Ryan the Gentleman Metalhead

I used to work for them as well. I found them to be actual scum and I'm glad I quit.

Thanks. I was messed up on nyquil when I first read it. I thought it was a dream

So I was sick over the weekend and pretty much slept through Sat and Sun. Seems a lot went down while I was in bed.

Drinking coffee and Dayquil on the way into my morning meeting.

Thumbs up! Lets do this!

VOMEN RULERS G SCHOLARS: ANTIQUITY, RECEPTION, TODAY Lunch and Conversation with Drs. Christina Hotalen (UMass) and Jeremy Swist (Michigan State) Join us for lunch and learn about the history, historiography, and reception of three famous women under the Roman empire. Dr. Swist will introduce reception studies and highlight the work of Spanish scholar Marina Díaz Bourgeal on the philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria in similar media. Dr. Hotalen will then discuss the Julio-Claudian empresses Messalina and Agrippina the Younger in their ancient and modern reception-especially on screen and in heavy metal. The traditions ancient authors wrote under, and the pervasiveness of those attitudes, found their way into modern popular culture, which continues to influence the genre of metal. While classical reception in metal has largely privileged the experiences of men who are celebrated for their masculinity, with more women entering both the metal scene and the discipline of Classics, both have reoriented focus towards traditionally marginalized perspectives. As a result, there has been increasing interest in the reception of women from antiquity in film and metal music. WHO: Anyone who is woman-identifying and is interested in Classics or Philosophy! WHEN: Monday, March 2d. 12:30-2:00 PM WHERE: Roberts Dining Hall, Room 034 WHAT: Lunch and Conversation

"OV FIRE AND THE VOID" The Use and Abuse of Greek Philosophy in Heavy Metal Music Jeremy Swist Assistant Professorof ClassicalStudies, Michigan State University Since its inception in the 1970s, heavy metal music has been popularly perceived as a low-brow form of entertainment for youths more interested in sex, drugs, and rebellion for its own sake than in more erudite topics like history, literature, and philosophy. The reality is that metal has long combined transgressive and Dionysian tendencies with a fascination with the myths, heroes, and ideas of antiquity. This lecture examines metal's rich engagement, through lyrics and artwork, with Greek philosophers such as Heraclitus, Plato, and Epicurus. Their use (and abuse) lends authenticity to metal musician's rebellious worldviews, even to advance extreme ideologies. March zed 7:30-9pm Ostrove Auditorium

Excited to go up with @drchristinah.bsky.social to Colby College in Maine on Monday, March 2nd to co-lead a luncheon on empresses & women philosophers! I’ll also give a lecture on heavy metal & Greek philosophy. Details in the flyers below.

That must have been a wild show

Skeleton Dance - Arch Enemy

Metallica with Jerry Cantrell in '98

Drinking tonight. Ask me anything.

I've wanted one all day

If you see this, post a character that starts with a "G".

Each and every one

I'm very sorry for your loss.

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It's Metal Black History Month!
Living Color was formed in 1984 and is one of the major gateway bands for getting into rock and metal for those growing up in the 80s and 90s. Inspiring an entire generation's journey into heavier music.
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It's Metal Black History Month!
Talented yet criminally underappreciated vocalist, Militia Vox has recorded and performed with Metal and Rock icons Rob Halford, Twisted Sister, Living Colour, members of Guns N Roses & Type O Negative.
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It's Metal Black History Month! Aaron Heard is the vocalist of the Philadelphia band, Jesus Piece. Citing his influences as brutal and old school death metal to straight-up punk and hardcore, the band has been together since 2015.
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It's Metal Black History Month!
Dean Pleasants is the lead guitarist for Suicide Tendencies and the band's funk metal side project Infectious Grooves. He has also played with legendary artists like George Clinton and Tone Loc.
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I see that and always ask how the crap anyone can do that.

My disappointing lunch consisting of steamed broccoli, carrots and cauliflower with some seasoning on it. It makes me sad to look at.

I would be willing commit murder for a big stupid cheeseburger right now.

"Friends" is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, following six young adults—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, and personal growth over ten seasons.

What I woke up to today.

Dead Eyes See No Future by Arch Enemy on Apple Music Song · 2003 · Duration 4:14

Definitely hitting the sweet spot today

The code is V. Outlive the Code.

Do you fucking get it yet? Are you paying the fuck attention?

Folks amd strokes I guess. But he never clicked with me. Musically I really enjoyed the older stuff though.

I'm doing the same. Currently on Wages of Sin.

The four members of Black Death posing with their instruments. A man in the front holds a guitar in his left hand and a skull in his right

It's Metal Black History Month!
Black Death is a band from Cleveland formed in 1977. Noted as first all Black heavy metal band, the group has almost fallen into legend in only releasing one full length album and rumors of a second.
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The four members of the band Bad Brains leaning against a wall

It's Metal Black History Month!
Bad Brains are an American hardcore punk band formed in 1976. They have been cited as an influence to numerous subgenres of Metal, including thrash/speed metal, alternative metal, funk metal and nu metal.
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I damn near hit a brick wall at War Eternal. Completely different sound on that album.

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I'll get there. Im running through their discography now.

It's definitely going to be good at the gym later.

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Yoooooooo!