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Discuss “Big Al’s Metal Shop”

Dear Readers,

This being the last column of the semester, I want to mention a few of the nice things coming our way this summer. Of course, there is Ozzfest. The annual metal day camp hits town in July, and you can expect yet another rock-hard second stage. My favorites, like Strapping Young Lad, Full Blown Chaos (FBC), and A Life Once Lost all open for the mighty Black Label Society. With Ozzy taking it easy this summer, it seems Zakk is taking it in stride by playing the sweaty, sun-burnt crowds earlier on and fitting in a few extra cold ones before nightfall. Or so I’m guessing.

In the few times I witnessed the fury of FBC, I stood wayyyyy in the back. Yes, I am old, and I know a good thing when I see it. Musically, FBC comes from the...

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