Unicorn Sighting - Byzantine

Ok kids, I'm very excited - today it's Byzantine out of... West Virginia?  The reason I am so excited is that, while it is unlikely that one will even once discover that unicorn of progressive metal, a progressive metal band you actually want to listen to, Byzantine makes two for me (don't feel left out if you're new to Ton of Metal, or you missed the previous unicorn sighting post when I was still operating on Facebook - I'll post a video from the other band soon enough.)  So basically, I've taken you out into the forest and just pointed out a unicorn to you - you're welcome.  CRANK IT!

Flashback - Failure

Ok kids, it's that time again: FLASHBACK!  Since it's my blog and I like to educate my readers (you) and bend the idea of what heavy metal is whenever I can, I thought we'd pull an interesting twist on the flashback today.  It's a cover of Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence" done for the DM tribute, "For the Masses" by the band Failure (which unfortunately turned out to be a prophetic name in that band's case, unlike for bands like Garbage - seems like a 50/50 shot on calling your band "Snot" or some such, so consider carefully before you get the kick drums painted.)  So, the original song isn't exactly metal, but I assure you this version metals (or at least alternative-s) it up, so be sure to CRANK IT!

(02/14/15 Update: And, of course, just to prove me wrong, Failure is back together and has a new EP - thanks, jerks.)

Prong

Alright kids, no foolin' around today - it's Prong.  Now, I've already played a lot of cool stuff on here and there's a lot more severely cool stuff lined up for the future, including new bands that I am still working to discover for you (well, I actually discover them for me, but you also reap the benefits), but Prong has been one of my, like, five favorite bands for many years, and they show no sign of slowing down.  Even if you already think you know Prong and think you don't like 'em, you'll like this - but don't take my word for it - it's The Banishment today - CRANK IT!

Strapping Young Lad

Ok kids, today it's a reason to be afraid of Canada, the band that was my gateway drug into extreme metal: Strapping Young Lad.  Whatever you do, be sure you've CRANKED IT by about 0:58 - wait for it...