8.05.2010

LO-RES VISCERA: THE THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY POST.

I'm never good at these things.
I think much faster than I can type.
I'll try my best - and I'll try to keep it short, too…

Basically, this blog runs on whatever record has got me stoked at the moment - it's not about the newest release or latest leak.
It's just me & my loaded-to-the-hilt HD, many of the times shuffling away on random while I'm perusing the interwebs, and then THAT MOMENT HAPPENS - something I forgot I had pops up, or it's something I downloaded but it went lost in the shuffle, or something subliminally triggers a memory, etc. Usually a post is inspired this way, other times it's a cool band photo found online that gets me to tweaking it out in Photoshop that does it as well.

Anyways, I can't believe it's been three years since the Lo-Res Viscera became my obsession.

It's interesting for me personally to look back through the archives and see how my tastes have changed over the years, and while there have been times that I've wanted to pack it in, I guess I really didn't want to call it quits because the L-R V is an outlet that I have grown to be dependent upon as far as sharing music & stories w/ you like-minded peeps who dig the same kind of aural insanity that I do. I've made some cool online (and sometimes in real life) friendships & contacts through this blog, and if you yourself haven't ever given music blogging a try GO FOR IT. I've been inspired by many over the years - all the blogs you see in the right sidebar I can honestly say are linked here because they all carry some sort of inspiration forth for me, so please check them out if you haven't already.

THANKS FOR VISITING/COMMENTING/DOWNLOADING/SHARING YOUR THOUGHTS & STORIES WITH ME. I LOOK FORWARD TO THE FUTURE OF THE L-R V - COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE.

Okay, let's get back to the music, shall we..?



Been holding on to this one for a bit, and while it might not be the best overall sound-quality - it's a bootleg, remember? - the history of these recordings more than makes up for that - it's The Good King, okay?
Mercyful Fate are one of the all-time greats, and here's a glimpse into their early days.
While at times a bit sloppy, and sometimes a bit punkier-than-they-are-heavy, these recordings a treat for the Mercyful Fate / King Diamond fan.



Mercyful Fate - The Lost Tapes: 1978-1984


Link in comments.

30 comments:

  1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lo-Res Viscera!!!!

    Three years!!! I only discovered mp3 blogging about 15 months ago. Set mine up unintentionally just to post a couple of mix links, before you know it's addictive and wha-heeey you're off on one.

    If you haven't already downloaded it. Check this band out. They blew my fucking socks off at Kippertronix. Besides the opening line on the album is "You fucking cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuunnnts"

    http://ifuckinghaternb.blogspot.com/2010/08/you-might-like-it.html

    Lots of swearing heavy choruses and intellect. Ideal for any birthday party.

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  2. I wanna say congrats on three years of fine work. LRV was a huge influence on me to start CH. Now there are thousands of music blogs and LRV is still one of the best. Excellent taste and writing.

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  3. i can't say that i enjoy king diamond etc but i must say that i enjoy you're writing a lot (seems to be pure in the good way and coming from the heart)

    cheers, mate and happy anniversary (while Even More Earhole-Damaging Noise You Might Consider gives me some bloody phoenix i know i can't go wrong) lol

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  4. Happy third blog-anniversary, Lo-Res! You rule!
    And thanks for this wicked gem ... \m/ \m/ \m/

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  5. LO-RES - HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY HEHEHE - WHAT A FITTING WAY TO CELEBRATE - LOST AUDIO TAPED GEMS FROM THE KING IN HIS GLORIOUS FATE? WAY TO GO AND WISH TO SEE THE LO-RES ATTACK CONTINUE FOR ANOTHER 3 YEARS! BEST WISHES AND KEEP THE BUSTING ASS ON THIS FINE WORK! ALAN AND BRIAN GT

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  6. hey man! congrats on 3 years.
    miss your twitter posts!
    Ben.

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  7. Had you shut this thing down, I would have sent you German scat pics on a daily basis.

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  8. hey,happy 3rd anniversary,keep it going,i'm diggin' it! thanks -G O D
    http://sluggisha.blogspot.com

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  9. goddamm, 3 years? nice work.

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  10. Hey brother, congrats on your blog's 3 year anniversary. You and I go back to the beginning. I started my blog 2 months before yours. You have been a great blogger friend to have in the fold. This blog has been a great place to get my hardcore fix. You have shared great stories on all the bands you have posted. I have always been a fan of your photo-shop skills. I'm a Lake Tahoe native, and we have shared that connection, with the Bay area ,too. Thanx for 3 great years, and I hope you keep it going. Much props and respect. Your friend, Cheeto.

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  11. stoked to check this out!!!!

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  12. KD rules, MF rules, Lo-RV rules - Kick ass!

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  13. Congratulations on 3 years! Well done!

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  14. Thanks so much, Al & Brian! Means alot to me coming from a couple of guys who seem to really hard on their own blog, wish I had the attention span you guys do, ha ha ha!!!

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  15. Gamefaced - Thanks - it means alot coming from one of the best personal writers (for lack of better term) I know. Means alot, sister!

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  16. Ben - I'm still on the Twitter, but just like this blog sometimes i'm active and sometimes I'm not…

    Aesop - You are a beast when it comes to music wordsmithing - Cosmic Hearse is ALWAYS ace, brother. Thanks for keeping the bar set so "high".

    Rhino - Get some new socks!

    Mikxxx - Bloody Phoenix & King Diamond as a combo is good for you, go for it!

    Tony - Scat pRon? ALRIGHT!!!

    G O D - You've been linked, now keep posting that triply shit…

    Adam - Yeah, we been known' each other a while now, huh? Internet runs in "dog years"…

    Punkmachine - Thanks brocephus!

    Cheeto -You forgot the love I have for most things Boise, ha ha! Great knowing you & to top it off, I don't there's anyone who is as prolific in their posting output as you are - cheers!

    Wooderson - Thanks dude!

    Some Jackoff - Fuck yeah bro, just steady maintaining'...

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  17. Congrats on the 3 years. I have gotten some many good bands from you, can't thank you enough!! Keep up the good work.

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  18. oh, btw didn't mean to burst your bubble with my blog link. I was just excited by as you can tell. Half the time i'm up and down these days. Just started taking Mirtazapine pills (anti-depressives) recently. But i'm only posting cheerfuls and not documenting my condition except for lol.

    But yeah, like i said before. Thank You for adding me to your blogroll. I was in heaven when i came across LRV. Catching up on bands i hadn't heard in years and also discovering a few new. I meant to try (inspired by) the image manipulation, but all i did was a woman with a orange up her arse, and i lost it. Damn.

    I wonder where we will be in three more years? Here's a toast to LRV the daddy of good taste.

    p.s- yep i got 2 toes popping out my left sock as i type.

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  19. cheers on the three year anniversary!

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  20. thanx for the link, mate
    you are great...
    copout rules
    but Deathreat rules even more
    lol

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  21. Happy birthday man. Always loved visiting LRV. Here's to another three (punk as fuck) years.

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  22. Happy anniversary LRV. I have many music blogs in my favorites, but this and Cosmic Hearse are the only ones I visit every day. You have turned me on to so much great shit and reminded me about great shit I loved in the past. Glad you're keeping it going!

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  23. Thanks, Shane!
    Aesop's good company to keep...

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  24. Congrats, man!
    Came back from the coast and doing nothing yesterday, so, sorry for being a little late to join the best wishes for the years to come.
    Keep it up. Cheers.

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  25. keep it hardcore boss...looking forward to hearing more selections from you in the next few years

    *tips hat*

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