Thursday, October 1, 2009
Creamtastic Invisible Orange Horses: More Pics from Sunn O)))
Posted by Sean Maloney on Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Last night's show was ca-razy--earth-shaking, robe-wearing, ear-splitting insanity of the highest order. Luckily, our buddy John Brassil was able to catch some of the more sublime moments on his memory card and has been kind enough to let us pass them on to you. More green-suited mayhem after the jump.
Do you like oranges? 'Cause I'd like to give you my magical oranges, Mr. Druid!
Best. Hat. EVER.
The marching band at Satan's School for Boys NEVER TOOK SHIT FROM NO ONE.
I bet Steve Cross wishes he stuck around for the laser fingers.
Because you can never have enough lasers.
It's like a metaphor--for my mind!
If you look closely, you'll see that the guitar is autographed by Shooter Jennings, which is like having the guy from Guitar Center sign your ax.
Party for your right to fight!
It's official: Gumby is totally not metal.
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The first batches of photos from last night's SUN O))) show have hit the internet, and as expected, appearances of the unfortunate "METAL CLAW" are abundant.
What is the "METAL CLAW"? Where did it come from?
The "METAL CLAW" is just one of the many tools at the disposal of the growing social epidemic known as "the douchebags." It is used primarily with ironic intention when a douchebag enters a "heavy music" environment. Although "heavy music" is not the typical domain of the doucebag, we must remember that the aim of the doucebag is to become all things to all people. It is a non-lifestyle of appropriation and a mockery of genuine culture. Although the doucebag may be uninitiated to "heavy" music and ritual, he may have heard about it on the internet.
The "METAL CLAW" is a complex, multi-dimensional gesture which, like other douchebag maneuvers, is designed to camouflage its user in an unfamiliar environment.
While the outward appearance of the "METAL CLAW" seems to suggest enjoyment of the event and gratification towards the performers, the literal purpose of the gesture is in fact to draw attention AWAY from the performance and TOWARDS the doucebag - creating the illusion of belonging.
"Look at me", it says, "I am so FEELING this moment...I feel it so much more than others around me that my hands have become paralyzed into this grotesque acknowledgment of heavy metal awesomeness. This claw means I belong here. This claw means I AM the show."
Thankfully, the effects of "METAL CLAW" are not permanent and will wear off before the douchebag must return to his daytime position at Urban Outfitters. Nevertheless, the prolonged effect of this behavior is still unknown, and as such, I am proposing an indefinite moratorium on the "METAL CLAW".
Please spread the word and join the cause. Feel free to repost this public education bulletin as you see necessary.
Together we CAN combat douchebag cluelessness.
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"Hipper than thou": what you have said is probably the most enlightening thing I've
ever read on this blog. I guarantee you, those Creamers who were in the audience were part of said 'metal claw' douchebag contingent.
Had I known about the laser fingers, I would've stuck it out longer in spite of my early-ass day job.
Hey man, Take it easy.
When I saw it yesterday, I just thought, "Oh, FOG must be some doom metal band I've never heard of." Then it dawned, baby. Guess I'm just a Fool for the City.
Touche! I always thought you were more of a Rock N Roll Outlaw, but that works too...
@YES!
And I can guarantee that any Creamers in the audience were standing at the back of the room with their arms crossed. That's how we roll.
if you guys were even inside at all. you review most shows from the smoking deck outside.
fascinating deconstruction of social symbolism, is the metal claw a deviation of devil horns? or does it evoke its own sense of er yeah awesome-or is more of a political-rock vs metal?..what is genuine culture? you assert the claw was appropriated? from what? questions raised...
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