Metal and Glory for Ever and Ever. Amen.

Sartre’s well-thought-out summarization of humanity’s tragic condition of alienation and estrangement in the words “We are condemned to be free” serves as a constant reminder of our responsibility for our own lives. However, in the light of recent happenings and providential divinations from the Realm of Steel, one ought to rework Sartre’s original to include the words “metal” and “righteous”. Thus, re-reading the script we find that “We are condemned to righteous metal”. Blasphemy or idiocy or other, it doesn’t matter because in October, the greatest show in the history of great shows will occur in Japan. That is, over 20 of the world’s finest icons and masters of metal will convene for 2 days of extreme insanity on the outskirts of Tokyo. Lord and vassals, warriors and priests, the time is nigh for the Occupation (for at least 2 days anyways) of Japan to begin! True believers, thou shalt be saved. Exalt in the glory of the mosh. Thrash to the rhythms of aggression and power. Attend LoudPark 2006. The list of immortals includes In Flames, Slayer, Arch Enemy, DragonForce, Opeth, Children of Bodom, Angra, and host of other acts not to missed in this life or the next.

Goodbye paycheque.