Precious Metal: Woe + Misanthropy Legion @ Lit Lounge 112408

Aside from Darkthrone, Carpathian Forest, Sigh, Mayhem and a few others, I'd never been a huge fan of black metal, but always appreciated its raw fury, penchant for controversy and unyielding individualism (until it became trendy, that is).  Fortunately, both Misanthropy Legion (cool name) and Philly's Woe brought an old-school vibe to the basement this evening that had me blasting Beherit's 'The Oath of Black Blood' and Blasphemy's 'Fallen Angel of Doom' when I got home, much to my neighbor's displeasure.  Evil is alive. 

All the way from New Jersey, Misanthropy Legion

Woe

Precious Metal: Old Mayor + The Buddy Hollycost + Deep In Vein @ Lit Lounge 111708

A very doom-inspired Precious Metal session with New Jersey's Deep In Vein and UK sludge outfit Old Mayor on hand.  The Buddy Hollycost was a one-man disaster so I quietly slipped out for some Belgian french fries down the block.  I've never been a huge doom metal fan, but Old Mayor was very good, shifting from slow (but not that slow) to almost mid-tempo during a very catchy 30 minute set.  Oh, and I love the fact that they brought out all their cute little Brit groupies (who were yelling out some hilarious shit)...brilliant work lads!

Deep In Vein

Old Mayor

Chatting with Adam from Old Mayor...

After Precious Metal, we headed across the street to Sin Sin/Leopard Lounge, a hotspot for dnb DJs.  After listening to a little house music downstairs as part of the weekly 'Slap and Tickle' party, we headed upstairs and found the real treat...freestyle rappers!  The last kid looked like a total mamma's boy, but he was the best of them all.  Plus, he was wearing a Jello Biafra t-shirt, so bonus points for him.