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Daytime Charts 1/22

# Artist Record Label

1 MALLSEX Discreet Services Self-Released
2 PUZZLE X Hail Burger
3 EYEDRESS Sensitive G Lex Ltd
4 CALEB FRAID The Old Rugged Me Self-Released
5 YELLOW DAYS Radio Sampler RCA
6 HEMHORA AND THE GLASS BAND Helix Pattern Blues [EP] Greyday
7 ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER Hope Downs Sub Pop
8 SPUD CANNON Squeeze Self-Released
9 KEVIN KRAUTER Toss Up Bayonet
10 CLOUD NOTHINGS Last Building Burning Carpark
11 MEWITHOUTYOU [untitled] Run For Cover
12 PHANTASTIC FERNITURE Phantastic Ferniture Polyvinyl
13 FRANKIE COSMOS Vessel Sub Pop
14 MOTHERS Render Another Ugly Method Anti-
15 LIFE Popular Music Afghan Moon
16 MASS GOTHIC I’ve Tortured You Long Enough Sub Pop
17 DILLY DALLY Heaven Partisan
18 MOLLY BURCH First Flower Captured Tracks
19 MADELINE KENNEY Perfect Shapes Carpark
20 BIG BLISS At Middle Distance Exit Stencil
21 MAN’S BODY Put Your Family In It Beautiful Workhorse
22 WHALE CITY Warmduscher The Leaf Label
23 JERRY PAPER Like A Baby Stones Throw
24 MIRANDA WINTERS Xobeci, What Grows Here? Wax Nine
25 IAN SWEET Crush Crusher Hardly Art
26 NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Riot, Right? Perfect Attendance
27 SUN BREAKS All On Camera Suicide Squeeze
28 WHISPERING SONS Image Cleopatra
29 BRONCHO Bad Behavior Park The Van
30 J FERNANDEZ Occasional Din Joyful Noise

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# Artist Record Label

1 SHARON VAN ETTEN Remind Me Tomorrow Jagjaguwar
2 CALEB FRAID The Old Rugged Me Self-Released
3 TORO Y MOI Outer Peace Carpark

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The Frantic Phases of Fangirling JANUARY 19, 2019 / THE SAW

What’s up Butcher Crew!? Since more and more tours are being announced and I will be going to a lot of shows, here, soon, let’s go through the thoughts, feelings, and phases that one will go through when finding out, attending, and leaving a show. I go through these moods for EVERY SINGLE SHOW and I’m sure that you have gone through these phases, too. What shows are you looking forward to this year? What feelings do you get when attending a show?

*Sees that a tour has been released, instantly freaks out when you see the tour is coming close to you, and you automatically post it on social media*

I have done this wayyyy too many times with the caption of the show being “YOOOOOO”

*you go to Facebook, find the event page and click “going.” Then you see who else is going, and try to make a plan to ride with your friends*

We are in one too many group chats trying to figure out where we are all going to meet and who is driving. It’s very stressful because no one responds in a timely manner, and then all they respond is, “Wait, what are we doing?”

It’s a day or two before the show, and you post the show on social media again and tell people to “show up or they’re whack”

“if you don’t go, you’re whack.”

It’s the day of the show and you and your buddies are driving to the show jamming out to a playlist that you made of the bands setlist that you found online at setlist.fm

Have you ever been in a car where everyone is jamming out? No? Me either. Some people are “too cool” to violently dance and punch the ceiling while driving.

You get to the venue and you’re outside j-chilling with your friends when more of your friends pull up and you are all juulin’ and boolin’

Even though you saw them at the show that you went to a few days ago, you still greet each other like you haven’t seen them in years. It’s a rule.

You get inside the venue (after getting X’s on your hands because #underage) and now you’re ready to RAWK!!!

*Violently walks around the pit hyping everyone up*

The band that you have been waiting to see comes on and they play one of your favorite songs, and you forget how to act.

You lose all control of yourself and you just go wild because, why not?

The show is over, and you and your friends are bruised up, tired, and sad that you have to go back home.

This is the saddest part of every show because we all have to go back to our normal lives.

A few days after the show, you post on social media how much fun you had and remind everyone that they were whack if they didn’t show up.

This is when you start seeing people post pictures of them and their friends on social media even though you took a picture like this with the same people last week at a different show.

You see another show is coming through your city and you freak out and repeat this process all over again, even though it’s only been a few days since the last show.

It really do be like that sometimes.

I go through this process literally every time I go to a show. I have no shame and no self-control. Who’s with me?

Stay Metal,

THE SAW

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Playlists

Enjoy the cold weather with these tunes from Soundcloud!

I was searching for some new music on Soundcloud recently, and I’ve come up with a small list of songs that I think are perfect for listening to in the cold cold weather. Check it out!

1. Brazilian Soul (feat. Sofi Tukker) – The Knocks

Groovy, but has a great flow that keeps you feeling cool.

2. k goodnight feat. Jessie Reyez – Tim Suby

Kind of a sad song, but it’s a unique mix that kept me paying attention for the whole song.

3. snow feat. yungmaple – afternoon

This track is so much fun. It’s lighthearted, but obviously it’s got that winter element, hence the title.

4. Runaway (feat. Mishaal) – Sarcastic Sounds x Beowulf

Slow and steady with low vocals that get you feeling relaxed and cozy.

5. no way back – oatmello

This song is also very relaxing, and it reminds me of looking out my window and seeing snow fall.

If you’re looking for something a bit longer, this track is almost a half hour long and it’s great to listen (or fall asleep) to!

to be alone – lofi hiphop mix pt. 2 – ChilledCow

Written by Angela Fluett

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Non-Music News

Pack is Life 43: 12/07/18 – 01/11/19 

Pack is Life Sports Show is back! John and Benjamin get you caught up on Gymnastics, Wrestling, Tennis, and some fantastic basketball on both the Men’s and Women’s teams!

Listen to Episode 43 Here  

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Afterhours Charts 1/15

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# Artist Record Label

1 GLENCOE “Is This Home” [Single] The A&R Department
2 TILMAN Beyond My Soul [EP] Fine
3 GEOTIC Traversa Ghostly
4 32STICHES “Remember This” [Single] Self-Released
5 NHOAH What Happened In Berlin R.O.T
6 CHANNEL TRES Channel Tres Godmode
7 HURLEE “In the Sunshine” [Single] Apparel
8 C.KOSTRA Parallel Partyverse Pytch
9 PEGGY GOU Once [EP] Ninja Tune
10 TAL GIL"What Are You Waiting For?“ [Single] Self-Released

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Chainsaw Charts 1/15

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# Artist Record Label

1 WAGE WAR"Low" [Single]Fearless
2 ANY GIVEN DAY “Loveless” [Single] Shaprtone
3 OUR HOLLOW, OUR HOME In Moment // In Memory Hollow
4 PALISADES “War” [Single]Rise
5 SHAME SPIRAL The Solace in Suffering [EP] YMB
6 BOUNDARIES Hartford County Misery Self-Released
7 HEAVENS DIE Unnoticed and Unmissed [EP] Self-Released
8 JINJERMicro [EP] Napalm
9 CAPTIVES"Signs" [Single] Captives
10 IF I WERE YOU Inner Signals Self-Released

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DJ Highlights

The Saw’s Aprons

What’s good Butcher Crew?! I hope you all are well. Since I am your Master Butcher, and butchers wear butchers aprons, your Master Butcher has different types of aprons for different occasions. These aprons vary depending on what type of show I am going to. If I am going to a hardcore show, I have a certain attire that I wear. If I am going to a rap show, I wear something different. This is what I mean by aprons, because your Master Butcher can adapt to any situation. So, when I am in my Butcher Shop, depending on what I am listening to when I am chopping, stretching, or hanging bodies, I use a different apron.  

Hardcore Apron 

My hardcore apron is flannel, over a hockey jersey. I will usually wear Vans, here, because they’re easier to two step in. This apron is very loose fitting because of all the arm and leg movements I do when I mosh.  

Metalcore Apron 

This apron is very form fitting because I wear it with very skinny jeans. It is denim and faux leather. I will also wear my Vans with this apron because push pits consist of a lot of running so, we have to be prepared for some exercise.  

Death Metal Apron 

Now, this one is the real deal. This is one of my favorite aprons because it is primarily leather, with a hint of denim. But this is my most brutal apron because it also has fish net! I wear it with my combat boots. When you see me with this apron on and my combat boots, you are subject to a beating (if you didn’t get my Dying Fetus reference, well, you’re going down the Slot Drain).  

Deathcore Apron 

My deathcore apron is very similar to my hardcore apron because it is mostly flannel, but it also has denim on it as well. It is basically a combination of both my hardcore and death metal apron. I will wear my Vans with this as well because sometimes there is hardcore moshing, and other times a wall of death. Either way, ya girl is going to be prepared.  

Classic Rock Apron 

Let’s be real, this apron is covered with patches – AC/DC, Metallica, Tool, Pink Floyd and many others.  But also, it has LOTS OF DENIM, DENIM, DENIM!!! And, best of all, it looks like a vest! 

Rap Apron 

Now, I do not wear this apron a whole lot because I like staying in the metal scene. But I have gone to some rap shows and although I do keep my metal attire a theme in all my aprons, this one mainly consists of rolling papers. Do I really need to explain why that is? …Didn’t think so.

EDM Apron 

This apron has never been worn you guys. That needs to change. BUT if I were to go to a rave, this apron would be perfect! It’s very bright neon colors with a lot of beads so I can trade beads with other ravers at the show (idk if they really do this but I saw people exchanging bracelets at a rave I watched on Youtube, so…). It has electrical wires – it’s an electric chair, duh!!! 

Country Apron 

This apron will probably never be worn, but if it ever is, it is made of hay. But this apron would go great with my camo crocs. Yeehaw!!

So, there you have it! Your Master Butcher, The Saw’s many butchers aprons! Am I missing any? Is there more I need to add to my collection? Let me know!

Stay Metal,  

THE SAW 

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What I’m Looking Forward to in 2019

What’s up Butcher Crew?! Happy New Year!!! I hope 2019 treats you right! I have a feeling that 2019 is going to be a great year. I learned a lot this past year about myself, the metal community as a whole, and what I want to accomplish in the future. Some of my new year resolutions are putting up more content on The Saw’s Butcher Shop website, better balance academics and my social life, and just have fun and roll with whatever comes my way. What are your new year resolutions?

Speaking of the new year, there are some albums that are dropping this year that I want to hear, and shows coming through that I want to see! Here are some of the shows and albums to which I am looking forward.

Albums: 

*In no order regarding favorites 

  • Whitechapel–The Valley – to be released on March 29
  • Korn – asdfghjkl ~twist~ * in my best Jonathan Davis’ impression*
  • Amon Amarth – Early stages of recording
  • Slipknot – Just about ready to go!
  • Megadeth – Dave has signed-off social media to finish the new record
  • Tool – As of this writing, have finished the lyrics and most of the instruments
  • Avatar – They are “clowning” around, but it should be finished this year
  • Chevelle – Heavier; old school Chevelle, think early Chevelle
  • Fleshgod Apocalypse – No news; but I know it will be magnificent!!!!!!
  • King Diamond – New live album this month with new material by the end of the year
  • Lamb of God – They have been writing while on tour
  • Rob Zombie – Hey Rob, can this album sound like Hellbilly Deluxe?

Shows: 

 *In chronological order 

  • Never I & Reflect//Refine w/ Brigades, East Viridian and Arborlea – Milestone Club in Charlotte at 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 26
  • Metallica – PNC Arena in Raleigh at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 28
  • Born Hollow, Harm, Trudge, Empty, Gaffer Project, and Glow at New York Pizza in Greensboro at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 1
  • Born of Osiris: The Simulation Tour at Blind Tiger in Greensboro at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 2
  • Hypocrisy, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Aenimus, Bloodsoaked, and Noctomb at The Maywood in Raleigh at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 28
  • KISS: End of the Road Tour at PNC Arena in Raleigh at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 6
  • Hatebreed w/Obituary, Fit For An Autopsy, Cro-Mags, and Terror at The Fillmore in Charlotte at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17
  • Epicenter at Rockingham Dragway in Rockingham on Friday, May 10- Sunday, May 12
  • Ozzy Osbourne: No More Tours 2 at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4.
  • Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast Tour at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 22.

 What are some shows that you are excited to see in 2019? And what albums are you excited to hear in 2019?

Hope you all have a heavy new year!!!

Stay Metal,

THE SAW

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The Local Beat: Holiday Special! 

Tennis Elbow comes in for a special holiday edition of the Local Beat! Stay tuned for a live set and some nondenominational cheer!

Listen Here

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A Farewell to the Carolina Rebellion

It was announced a few months ago that there would be no more Carolina Rebellion. But have no fear, there will be another metal festival to take its place this May in Rockingham, NC called Epicenter. Even though there will be another festival, the Carolina Rebellion will always have a special place in my heart. I have been to 5 Carolina Rebellion’s and each one of them has impacted my life. I will truly miss this festival because it made going to school in May for a few more weeks a little bit easier. I was always myself at this festival and it felt like all the stress was lifted off my shoulders. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane, shall we?

Why do I love the Carolina Rebellion you ask? It was one of the first big metal festivals that I went to, and I can honestly say that the Carolina Rebellion changed my life for the better. I was 15 when I went to my first Rebellion and it was a life changing experience. My mom won tickets to it and she asked me if I wanted to go. Rob Zombie was going to be there, and he was one of my favorite artists at the time so, of course, I was down to go. When I was 15, I listened to metal socially: When I was with my parents or my cousin. It wasn’t until the Carolina Rebellion that I found my love for metal. At that age, I didn’t know who I was, or where I was supposed to be. I was lost, and I wasn’t happy. When my mom and I arrived at the Carolina Rebellion, right when I entered the fairgrounds, I had a feeling come over me. It was like all the stress was lifted off my shoulders, I had a feeling that this is where I’m supposed to be, this is where I belong.

Since my first Carolina Rebellion, I have been to 4 more, and I fell in love with metal again. Going to my first Carolina Rebellion filled a void in my heart that I didn’t know was missing. This is why I love that festival so much. It has done so much for me, I am so grateful for the Carolina Rebellion because it changed my life for the better. I’ve gotten to see some of my favorite bands: Korn, Godsmack, Volumes, Wage War, Motionless in White, Alice in Chains, Hatebreed, Soundgarden, and Code Orange. I also got to hang out and meet some amazing people. I would hang out at the Rebellion with Josh, Nate, Justin, Amie, and Ellie. I made some new friends that I still talk to to this day. Each day of the Carolina Rebellion, I found new people to hang out with. One day I hung out with firefighters from New Bern, Marines stationed in Jacksonville, and some crazy ass cops from Greenville, SC.

I have had some of my best show experiences at the Carolina Rebellion that I still tell people about today. From meeting Jose Mangin, crowdsurfing for the first time to Of Mice & Men, becoming friends with Myke Terry from Volumes, being in a Korn and Hatebreed mosh pit, making a personal record of crowdsurfing 20 times, hardcore dancing to Code Orange, getting 15+ bruises, being the emo kid of my dreams to Papa Roach, and randomly running into and meeting MGK and Asking Alexandria. I also had the honor to represent WKNC at last year’s Carolina Rebellion. My favorite memory of all, my friends acting like WWE wrestlers and attempted Randy Orton’s finishing move, RKO.

I’m going to miss the Carolina Rebellion because it has done so much for me. It has made me the person that I am today, and it will always have a special place in my heart. So, thank you, Carolina Rebellion, for helping me find myself. I wouldn’t be the person I am today if it wasn’t for you. Thank you for all the memories and for helping me find my true self. If it wasn’t for you, I don’t know where I would be today. I will forever be grateful for the memories that I made every May for the last 5 years. You will truly be missed. And as for this new festival that will be in May, you have some big shoes to fill. Good luck.

Carolina Rebellion, thank you for the memories. You will be extremely missed.

Stay Metal,

THE SAW