PositivelyBleak Interviews: Mongrel
Mongrel: Momma was a headbanger and poppa was a punk rocker! Inspiration from Misfits, Bad Religion, Black Flag, 80s thrash, and classic metal are all evident, but woven together in their own unique way. Despite walking the line between two genres best-known for their snobbery, they’ve gathered up a fan-base from all walks of life; goths, punks, rockers, metal fiends, and good ol’ regular townie types. Mongrel’s lineup consists of Adam Savage on guitar, Drew Barker on vocals, Ed Loguercio on drums, and Rev the bassist. ♠ Continue reading…
Style Inspiration: Asia’s Vengeful Dead
Despite being a horror fixture for almost twenty years now, the image of the J-horror spirit never seems to lose its unsettling appeal. ♠ Continue reading…
HATERS GONNA HATE: Dear Marilyn Manson, Thanks For Everything
I’ve been mentally rolling around an idea for a series of posts, called Haters Gonna Hate, where I explore the things that metalheads love to loathe and provide a counterpoint. (Putting the “positive” in PositivelyBleak, I guess…or just a game of Devil’s advocate?) Open up your head and see if you can challenge popular opinion with me. ♠ Continue reading…
Care & Feeding of Your Metal Wardrobe
You’ve got a closet full of band shirts and jeans, and ever since your mom saw what was printed on that Cradle of Filth shirt that you left in the hamper, she won’t do your laundry anymore. ♠ Continue reading…
Style Inspiration: Gunslinger Chic
I should probably make it known that I’m a huge fan of goony science-fiction and horror stories, so I read. A lot. ♠ Continue reading…
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