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Metal is more than a musical genre, it’s a lifestyle, so if you can’t always make it to a live show there’s bound to be another place nearby where you can celebrate the sounds of the music. Some of our favorite metal moments have been in movies so here are our top three picks to watch for on your http://www.cannonsatellite.com/ satellite channels.
Spinal Tap – Clearly, this one’s a given. This mockumentary (A pioneer in the field) hit the airwaves back in the early 90s and it has developed a cult following since. If you want to laugh and rock, watch this one.
Airheads – What’s better than Adam Sandler and Brendan Frasier together in a stoner comedy? Those two together in a stoner comedy about metal. This one doesn’t come on often but when it does, it’s worth a watch.
Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey: Seen from a different perspective, this metal film is more of a scientific expose than a fictional work. If you’ve ever been curious what makes you so drawn to the genre this is the film for you.

For music fans, summer means concerts! There is nothing better than seeing your favorite band rock out under the summer sun or a sky full of stars. Follow these frugal tips to plan for the summer concert season to make sure you don’t miss a beat!

Grab your calendar and start marking down the concerts you would like to attend. Research the price of each ticket and mark that on the calendar as well. Use this information as a budget guide so you can start saving early.

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It is always important for parent to know where their children are at all times. This being the case, many parents today are faced with a dilemma as to when they should allow their children to attend a concert. However, just considering the age is not always the right way to approach things. As a matter of fact, it is far much better for you to consider the kind of concert that they wish to go to. You need to know that Read more…

There are many talented illustrators and artists behind album covers. The three examined in this article have been involved in over 100 albums each.
Derek Riggs is best known for his work for Iron Maiden creating their mascot “Eddie the Head”. He designed covers for the band over a decade including many of the most popular covers. Expelled from art school in Great Britain, Riggs is a natural talent. He taught himself both traditional illustrating, painting and then digital artwork. When the album, “World’s only Female Tribute to Iron Maiden” was made, he was commissioned to do that cover. Riggs did covers for Bruce Dickinson’s solo album, as well as covers for Stratovarious, Gamma Ray, Artension, Gillman and a number of other bands.
Travis Smith, an American artist, specializes in heavy metal art. His cover for Revolver’s “Nightmare” is considered one of the best covers of all time. Smith has been involved in about 120 projects for over 100 bands. His works are seen on the covers of such bands as Opeth, Death, Devin Towsend, Nevermore and Anathema. He is known for using mixed media including photography, acrylics and watercolor, converting them to digital and changing the composition more.
Roger Dean, another British artist, is known for album covers based on fantasy. Comparison with landscapes in the movie “Avatar” suggests they were inspired by his art. He has done over 100 album covers many of which were done for the band, Yes. His first cover was done for “The Gun” in 1968, followed by a cover for Atomic Rooster. He went on to do covers for Uriah Heep and others. Dean’s works use mixed media such as watercolor, ink, collage techniques and even crayons.
The illustrators behind album art are true artists. They capture the essence of the music in artwork.