ITF's New Year's Resolution: Head Of Metal
Alright dear monkeys, for my first post of 2013 I feel it’s appropriate to let you all know about my New Year’s resolution—a muse project called Head of Metal, “the most accessible heavy metal resource on the web.”
Head of Metal’s roots came in 2012 when I started writing late-night heavy metal-themed posts for WSO. Our very own Chief Monkey Patrick Curtis encouraged me to create my own separate blog, and has been a constant source of ideas and advice. “It’s already got the most badass logo you’ve ever seen,” he has gushed in the CU chat.
Head of Metal will be full of intelligent and passionate commentary on all things heavy metal: metal history, album reviews, top 10 lists, concert reviews, obituaries, issues and misperceptions, and “fan testimonials” (stories from fans about how they got into the music, what it’s done for them, and how it makes them a better person).
I have a back catalogue of 60 or so posts and still feel like I’m barely scratching the surface! Although it’s only a splash page now to build an email list (which I created using Launchrock), I hope to launch the full site in February or March. If you enjoyed my WSO post “Heavy Metal is Saving Society,” for instance, there’s a lot more where that came from: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/heavy-metal-is...
Progress is steadily being made; I’m learning how to use Wordpress and am taking to Twitter and Youtube to start spreading the word. I’m thinking about the layout and design of the site (of which that logo is only a part) and I’m on the lookout for other places to syndicate my growing library of content. I’ll have the links in my WSO signature as well.
I know of several metalheads right here on WSO, including but not limited to: FeelingMean, Macro Arbitrage, UFOInsider, Asatar, and JamesHetfield (naturally). If you guys or anyone else would like to contribute a fan testimonial or anything else you like, hit me up and we can talk.
If you’re curious about the music in any capacity, I’d love to have you as a reader.
Whether you’re a new listener or an opinionated veteran, I want to be your voice.
If you want to be a part of my New Year’s resolution, by all means visit my splash page at headofmetal.com to submit your email for my monthly alerts.
I welcome thoughts and ideas in the comments, and once in a while I’ll keep you all posted on my progress. I’m very excited to have this muse project (a la “The 4-hour Work Week”). I’m stoked to put the devil horns up. Are you?


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Looks great man. I can't wait
Looks great man. I can't wait for this. Most of the heavy metal resources on the web are very sparsed out and even then hardly cover all of what is under the metal umbrella.
I really look forward to your sites launch! I can not wait!
I haven't listened to a lot
I haven't listened to a lot of metal recently, but I have to say, Mastodon's Crack the Skye is one of my favorite albums. Only they could write an opera about a paraplegic's out of body experiences.
Just out of curiosity, any other metal bands out there like Mastodon?
"My caddie's chauffeur informs me that a bank is a place where people put money that isn't properly invested."
I wouldn't say exactly like
I wouldn't say exactly like Mastodon, but give Opeth a shot. They toured together a while ago and it really was an incredible tour. Opeth aren't as heavy as they used to be, but their music style is absolutely incredible and I like the progression of the band.
Not a metal guy, but it's
Not a metal guy, but it's awesome to see you working on something you're really passionate about. Really awesome!
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Way to go ITF! Anyone else
Way to go ITF! Anyone else that wants to start something similar and wants guidance, I love serving as a mentor. The only thing I ask is that there is a true passion in the subject matter so that it is something you can do for years to build up an audience before trying to monetize it.
There are still so many opportunities out there like this one for people that are good writers and have a lot of knowledge about a particular niche.
Either way, congrats ITF.
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mikesswimn: I haven't
I haven't listened to a lot of metal recently, but I have to say, Mastodon's Crack the Skye is one of my favorite albums. Only they could write an opera about a paraplegic's out of body experiences.
Just out of curiosity, any other metal bands out there like Mastodon?
Mastodon! They're terrifix. VoidTrading is on the money with recommending Opeth--i saw a show on their tour together (and wrote a review of it!). If you like Mastodon--try The Sword. "Age Of Winters" is a fine album, and they're becoming more progressive in later releases.
Void, do you concur? ;)
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awesome ITF - as long time
awesome ITF - as long time heavy metal fan can't wait to see the site once it is up
And so it goes
Never heard of that band, but
Never heard of that band, but now MUST LISTEN TO ALL OF IT. I have it noted down as one to check out. THANKS ITF!
Seriously though. This website will be the best way to get new metal stuff. I can't wait to go home and check these guys out.
Also - If you're interested in an awesome metal documentary check out Anvil: The Story of Anvil. It is incredible and motivational.
Sounds fantastic! If you like
Sounds fantastic! If you like Emperor / similar check out their front guy Ihsahn's new album - Eremita
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I had a work buddy that was
I had a work buddy that was rabid pantera fan. Once he got me to go to a Artemis Piledriver concert. I would say I dabble in Metal. Usually, in a workout playlist. Glad to see you do something that inspires you ITF!
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barbariansatthegates: I had a
I had a work buddy that was rabid pantera fan. Once he got me to go to a Artemis Piledriver concert. I would say I dabble in Metal. Usually, in a workout playlist. Glad to see you do something that inspires you ITF!
Pantera fans are nuts!
My definitive metal documentary is: Metal: A Headbanger's Journey by Sam Dunn. Fantastic work on his part.
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ucmaroon47: awesome ITF - as
awesome ITF - as long time heavy metal fan can't wait to see the site once it is up
Neither can I!
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Asatar: Sounds fantastic! If
Sounds fantastic! If you like Emperor / similar check out their front guy Ihsahn's new album - Eremita
Loved his work with Mikael Akerfeldt from Opeth. Underrated musician for sure.
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TheKing: Not a metal guy, but
Not a metal guy, but it's awesome to see you working on something you're really passionate about. Really awesome!
Thanks for the support!
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VoidTrading: Never heard of
Never heard of that band, but now MUST LISTEN TO ALL OF IT. I have it noted down as one to check out. THANKS ITF!
Seriously though. This website will be the best way to get new metal stuff. I can't wait to go home and check these guys out.
Also - If you're interested in an awesome metal documentary check out Anvil: The Story of Anvil. It is incredible and motivational.
I've always loved Sam Dunn's work as far as documentaries. "A Headbanger's Journey," "Global Metal" and now "Metal Evolution" are all magnificent.
Let me know what you think of The Sword! \m/ \m/
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Great to see some more
So pumped... Honestly can't
"That dude is so haole, he don't even have any breath left."
Check out this weak ass bitch
Puppets/And Justice For All
I'm on Sam Dunn's Global
my buddy started something
I need a crib, a big estate, I need a boat and that need a lake, I need some salmon that need a plate, that need a chef so I feed my safe
From trading equities to slanging wine in Latin America
A ship is safe in harbor, but that is not what a ship i
In The
Lannisterbond: Great to see
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VoidTrading: In The
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In The Flesh: The
The Situation: In The
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That period of Metallica is
ITF, First of all, congrats.
VoidTrading: That period of
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Edmundo Braverman: ITF, First
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TheKing: Also, the logo is
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MountainKing: I'm on Sam
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mikesswimn: I haven't
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