Originally Posted by Neapolitan The "hardcore" is not a reference to "metal." I can't speak for the hardcore musician and say either way what was and wasn't an influence. But Hardcore Punk was pretty much the opposite of the day-glo Metal bands of the 80s that relied heavily on hairspray and make-up and wearing spandex etc and would do anything to sign a contract with a major record label & be seen on MTV.

Originally Posted by J.R.R. Tolkien There is only one bright spot and that is the growing habit of disgruntled men of dynamiting factories and power-stations; I hope that, encouraged now as ‘patriotism’, may remain a habit! But it won’t do any good, if it is not universal.

Originally Posted by mord Actually, I like you a lot, Nea. That's why I treat you like ****. It's the MB way.

"it counts in our hearts" ?ºº?
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