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It's Hip, and It's Heavy Metal

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Thursday, October 26, 2006

Heavy Metal has been a great many things, but it’s never been cool. Never, until now perhaps. We’ll look at the emergence of the Hipster Metal movement. Also: A live performance from The Be Good Tanyas.

Hipster Metal

We look at the recent wave of hip, new, heavy metal music.
Decibel Magazine's feature on hipster metal.

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The Be Good Tanyas

The Be Good Tanyas are a Canadian alt-folk trio whose new album includes covers of songs by Neil Young, Prince, and Mississippi John Hurt. They'll play live in the studio.
Be Good Tanya's website

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