Announcement:

I like Jazz. 

The Girl From Ipanema was sung by Astrud Gilberto at the insistence of saxophonist Stan Getz -- much to the annoyance of guitarist and Astrud's then-husband João Gilberto (may Astrud and João RIP).

METAL SONGS: "All God's Children" by King's X

METAL SONGS: "Electric Worry" by Clutch

Actually Clutch is a rock 'n' roll band, but I'm bending the rules a bit. 

METAL SONGS: "Laid To Rest" by Lamb of God

"So who did you see?" asked my interlocutor, as he tuned the church piano. 

"Lamb of God." He thought I'd been to a Christian show. 

Who was I to disabuse him? 

METAL SONGS: "Rumors of Wars" by High on Fire

High on Fire with Matt Pike opened for Meshuggah a concert experience I blog about. 

METAL SONGS: "Albatross" by Corrosion of Conformity

On Monty Python's Flying Circus John Cleese used to shout "ALBATROSS!" This ain't that: 

 

Corrosion Of Conformity opened for Clutch, who opened for Lamb Of God. 

METAL SONGS: "Red Miso" by Animals As Leaders

Animals As Leaders opened for Devin Townsend.