SteveXFR

Maybe if the band recently lost a member then while they look for a replacement, a recorded part would be a good way to deal with it while they find a replacement. Last night though, I don't think that was the case, there was too much on backing tracks for that, unless they'd just lost three members.

Tonight I saw a metal band who had a guitarist,singer, drummer and bassist on stage. Throughout their set, I could clearly hear a second guitar (lead), synth, backing vocals and possibly extra drums. It was all their own original music. It seemed like too much of what I was hearing wasn't live. What's the opinion on this?

I've seen some really heavy bands using IEM but with small, 30 watt guitar amps, they have no problem getting loads of feedback. Personally, I quite like having a big cab behind me at serious volume. I'd rather play with amps.

Celebrity skin - Hole

Dead skin mask - Slayer

Ainsley Harriot advises you to give your meat a good ol rub - Raised By Owls

Electric Messiah - High On Fire

I've not heard of the crazy gods of endless noise. Brilliant name, I'll look them up.

Are friends electric - Gary Numan

This was my first attempt recording. A good bit of sludge metal. Recorded in Reef's practice room by their tech. Played in one live take with a hangover. I don't think they know we used their place. I'm sadly no longer with the band, I regret leaving but I'm going to watch them play Saturday night.

Fear inocculum - Tool

Scary Monsters (and super creeps) - David Bowie

Grave digger song - Mark Lanegan My favourite song by a really great singer no longer with us. Have a listen.

High and dry - Radiohead

Mousse T - Horny Bloody awful song

Take my bones away - Baroness Great tune by an excellent band

Walk - Pantera

Ramble on - Led Zeppelin

Be quiet and drive (far away) - Deftones

Sleep is wrong - Sleepytime Gorilla Museum Double points, Shirley?

Caffeine Bomb - The Wildhearts

You've been Mary Buried - Raised By Owls

Rosette stoned - Tool There's some awesome bass in this

They only want free speech when it agrees with them. They also don't think free speech should have consequences. I once explained this to a work mate that if I insulted his mother and he punched me in the face, then I have used my free speech and experienced consequences. He seemed to get it then and agreed that consequences can be deserved.