Mentl Health 1 April 2014 | Page 4

PINHEED’S GUIDE TO METAL PINHEED’S GUIDE TO L META METAL was originally devised back in the early 90s by Glasgow University Scientists that were studying the connections between sleeveless t-shirts, chronic masturbation and having no bird. Once the outsiders’ genre of choice, it has now flourished with over 300 fans on Bebo, as well as a rich diversity of sub-genres such as ‘New Metal’ (Static X, Carry On Gastric Bypass) and ‘Auld Metal’ (Def Leopard, Sex Monster). On a personal note I LOVE leather and suffering, so Metal is my number one choice every time. Here we take a closer look at some of the best in the genre commonly referred to as “Deadly Rock”... PANTERA - These three rowdy guys from Siberia took their name from singer Eddie Stobbart’s love of intense currys, the following farts and the dark slurry that would destroy his undergarments. Originally called Pant Error they became PANTERA to aid drummer ‘Solid Snake’s pronunciation as he developed a lisp after losing his job as a bin bag. Utilising a groundbreaking lyrical style, Stobbart would “spell” farts that were ejected from his rear (or “Stench Cannon” as it’s credited on their debut album). Short staccato farts he would call “Frats” or “Pert Prets”, slower more bass rich farts he would spell as “Borsts” or “Frlaaaars”. Combing these new words with his already powerful vocals created a rich and gassy new lexicon that the METAL world would soon come to embrace. Unfortunately the band broke up after guitarist Bag-Darrell was offered his dream job at a Greggs in Brighton. LIMP BIZKIT - After their joint-owned chippy ‘Mr Chips’ shut down, these boys had no choice but to start a HARD ROCK band to earn cash to keep them in their three Berghaus Mera Peak-a-day habits. They recorded their debut “Cider With Bams” inside drummer ‘Chocolate Chip’ Charlie’s mind with finances provided by Wolf from Gladiators on the condition that they would get him a ‘chipped’ PS2 and a meeting with Celtic icon Tosh McKinlay. The album came out on ASDA’s ‘Smart Price’ label along with a new type of cheap mystery meat and went on to sell over 8 copies. They broke up soon after due to singer Charles Fluffington getting his head stuck in a fence during a school sports day. However, the album remains a high point in METAL to this day.