Murdereggs

We're only about a fourth of the way through the first Metalocalypse DVD, as far as episodes go. I did, however, stumble across a few of the easter eggs (press "up" from the first menu choice and look for the red highlights on eyes, a moustache, and the Dethklok logo), and the one that hit home was the guitar lesson. It captured PERFECTLY the instructional videos I used to horde when I first started learning bass guitar. They were helpful, but they aligned themselves in a lot of ways with the "shredder" style of playing. They got the tablature on the screen, the uncomfortable dialogue, and the potential alcohol problems down pat. It pleased me greatly, and it made me want to dig out the Stu Hamm tapes again (he could play the "Star Spangled Banner," man!).*

Hell, I almost want to try playing some progressive metal. Break out the 7-string bass and let's jam some Fates Warning, man!

Next DVD rental? Most like "Flight Of The Living Dead." While I'm disappointed there won't be a theatrical release for pure "Snakes On A Plane" pleasure, it should still be a fine viewing.

*In the interest of full disclosure, I still break out the main riff from "Country Music (A Night In Hell)" occasionally, whether it's covering for a broken guitar string or just wanting to annoy my bandmates.