Hype Skull Earbuds

I think by now we have established the importance headphones are to a Metalheads armory since this is where our motivation, inspiration & concentration comes from.

Think about it, without headphones, the only thing we have to listen to our tunes are speakers, and while they do the job just fine, a concentrated dose of Metal can only be achieved through the point of a earbud (our version of the needlepoint) stuck right in our ears.

While there are plenty of headphones that can accommodate our listening habits, only a few can reach the level of the Lightning Gods, and today we look at possibly the most powerful deliverer of Thunder Strike in the cerebral cortex.

Introducing Hypes Skull Earbuds.

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Poison Cereal Bowl

Cereal. The perfect breakfast (even more so for Metalheads due to its simplicity). A simple pop open of the box, tilt to the bowl, pour some milk and before you know it you got a quick but extremely effective meal that is primarily for the morning, but can be used 24/7 without the worry of the social disaster that comes with eating brunch at 5:00 in the afternoon.

For the Legions of the Iron-Clad military, finding the right bowl depends on the risk factor. Do we play it safe and eat from "normal" bowls? Or do we take a chance at "Breakin' The Law" and hacks some persons head off, break the skull in half, and eat the cereal the most Metal way \m/

While being in prison is definitely the way to go to prove ones "Metalocity", sometimes it is more intelligent to play it smart and leave yourself out of the penitentiary so you can continue the crusade. And one way to do it is by procuring a Poison Cereal Bowl.

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Legos and Cryptopsy, Together at Last

As reported on Blabbermouth, a video utilizing Legos and music from one of the most kickass bands in the history of Death Metal has appeared from the bowels of hell (or a toybox, same place actually). The song is "Phobophile" and it is from their "None So Vile" album (I6Z6A6N NOTE: \m/ HEAVILY \m/ recommended), and the video depicts a serial killer doing what he does best, so consider this your ***DISCLAIMER***, if you find toys killing each other offensive (I do not =D ).

CREDIT: LegonardoDaFinci

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Hype Portable Skull Print Speakers

What delivers the music to the audience. Speakers. While some speakers are Metal by their history and association (think Marshall), most are not. This is due to the manufacturers trying to branch out to other forms of music, and the necessity of catering to the outsiders has led to their dismissal from the Halls of Metal.

Every once in a while, there comes speakers that rise to the call of Metal and provide the music while looking \m/ HEAVY \m/, and Hype is one of those companies that answered the Steel-clad calling.

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Lighted Skull

Halloween decorations. One of the most Metal things to come out of brick and mortar stores. Typically, Metalheads go into these stores for things like snacks, frozen foods, soda-pop and beer.

One type of brick and mortar store that is especially geared towards Metalheads are the pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS, since they tend to be open either real late or 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays. Like with their big-box (Walmart, Target) counterparts, the pharmacies have a seasonal section to bring the holidays to the masses.

Found at Walgreens, the Lighted Skull is one of the most \m/ METAL \m/ ways of using the Christmas lights in a Halloween decoration. See, we can *almost* get along with the Christmas holidays, as long as its under our terms.

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Skull Silly Glasses

Silly glasses. Not the most Metal creation in the world for the simple fact that it has a lifespan of about 1 hour, tops. The reason for silly glasses is mainly to celebrate a holiday and after all is said and done, they either go in the closet with the decoration box or the garbage.

The best example is the New Years glasses. These are the ones with the number of the new year that is coming up next, and you usually see it in Times Square (New York City) while everybody is waiting patiently for the big ball to drop.

So where do Metalheads fit into this equation? The Skull Silly Glasses is the answer to the aforementioned inquiry.

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Winlite Werewolf Flashlight

The Werewolf. Quite possibly the most underrated horror character to exist. You got your "A" listers like Dracula, Frankenstein and the Mummy, but for 2nd and 3rd banana status, you got the Werewolf, and the reason is pretty simple: He's just a wolf... man.

The "A" Listers have a more interesting story to tell how they came to be, and while that may be the case, the Werewolf is definitely more Metal than the 1st bananas because the animal in question is one of the most Metal creatures in the world, and if it wasn't for their existence, we wouldn't have bands that utilize the animals iconography, like Deströyer 666, Marduk and Wolfen Society (I know, I have already made this argument before, but it still stands true). A minor side-note, there is a kickass band that dedicated an album to the aforementioned and other icons of horror movies.

We look at yet another influence the Werewolf has provided to make a flashlight fit for the Metal kiddies (and even adults) during their dark cloaked trek into the streets during Halloween. The Winlite Winlite Werewolf Flashlight.

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Billy Bobs Pirate Pacifier

These days, it seems Metalheads are spawning families of their own instead of the usual hit and run tactics of yesterday. What makes families? Babies. If its a couple, ain't much of a family, but once you throw in a baby or 2, now you got the numbers needed to make the definition of the word family.

Babies, being babies, are not known for being the most quiet, and while their wails and yells are perfect for our albums, sometimes peace and quiet are needed for the things we need, like reading a good book (White Line Fever, Run to Hills), playing videogames (Brütal Legend), or watch a DVD (Outlander).

What will keep a baby quite is pretty simple. A pacifier. Of course, not any pacifier will do the job as we are talking about a 'lil headbanger, and that means he/she will chew up and spit out the pacifier and scream his lungs out. What is needed here is a pacifier that will match his internal instinct of being a Metalhead, and that's where todays post delivers one of the most Metal pacifiers (never thought I would find myself saying this) to grace this planet.

Introducing the Pirate Pacifier.

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Channel 13 Official Chalice

As promised from a previous post, this is Halloweens retaliation. For what reason Halloween is retaliating? The Christmas Holidays nudging in on what is considered our territory. It's only fitting if Christmas can invade Halloween, than Halloween can invade Christmas. Think of it like the Nightmare Before Christmas, but with trinkets. Metal trinkets. Onward to the North Pole to conquer Santas Workshop and make some real toys for the tormented kiddies.

As you can probably tell by the many beer posts we have had in Channel 13's existence, one object has become synonymous with our coverage the beverage Metalheads drink. B6E6E6R \m/ . It's plastic may be of crap construction, but it's menacing grin is all evil. It's tall stature is recognizable by the many who see it, and it has played supporting but very crucial role in halls of Channel 13.

Introducing Channel 13's Offical Chalice.

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Skull Bottle Opener

Say what you will about Target and the people who shop there, but one cannot deny their Halloween section is amongst the best "brick and mortar" stores have to offer.

I for one have made many treks to Target to find plenty of Halloween items that are Metal worthy, as well as the occasional "real life" necessities.

Today we look at an item that is practically a mandatory possession to have in a Metalheads person at all time. The bottle opener \m/

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Shock Top End of the World Midnight Wheat Ale

Anheuser-Busch. Worst beer company in the world. Before being taken over by InBev (and even after), the mere thought of their beverages strikes a chord of disgust amongst those who know a REAL beer. Their long and extensive (like a turd) portfolio of beers is a who's who of why crappy beers exist.

While Anheuser-Busch kept churning out shit product after shit shit product, there was hope that this company can produce a decent beer, and the Nectar Gods finally granted mercy on a company whose track record can only be rivaled by the likes of a Jaguar Automobile. The beer in question is Shock Top, and the reason it is the only successful brand in their portfolio is for 1 simple reason; it is a Belgian-style beer. I had the opportunity to try Shock Top and to say it "shocked" (every pun intended) me would be an understatement.

As with any beer brand, there are seasonal flavors that come into the picture. Usually, they'll add extra ingredients and/or flavors or take the ingredients that makes their beer and make it in a different way.

Today's post is about their most Metal offering. End of the World Midnight Wheat Ale

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Skeleton Hand Oven Mitt

Cooking. Until recently, was seen as the way "civilized people" eat. We Metalheads prefer to eat our meals when it's alive ( \m/ ), and while this might be against the law (covering the gamut from animal torture to murder), we needed to evolve from the way we eat.

These days, we have evolved (though once in a while we prefer to do it zombie-style) to the point where we have our own approach to a meal.

With any evolution, comes the eventual tools to make it happen, and even on a subject like cooking tools are ever more important.

Introducing the Skeleton Hand Oven Mitt.

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Long time no hear...

Hey everybody,

I know the updates have not been up as promised, but the usual (work, school, life, etc) has once again reared its ugly head and taken its toll on my free time, so the usual apology is not too far away.

This post is to give you a heads up that I'll be in the Barge to Hell ( www.bargetohell.com ) this upcoming Monday, December 3 and I'll be coming back December 7. So some more of the absence I am known for (this time justified, it's a Metal fest... on a boat... yeah... huh-huh, huh-huh).

Also, you'll notice The Great Cheyenne's upcoming dates section in the left side of Channel 13. As my way of saying thanks, I will have her future events posted here to aid a fellow Metal Legion in the global conquest of the weak and timid and bring forth the fury of hellacious torment.

As for future posts for Channel 13, I have some interesting concepts coming about that will make the wait worth it as we will have a holiday retaliation that has been long overdue, some arts and crafts that will fit the armor we are known for wearing perfectly, as well as showcasing the stupidity that Metal Legions are known for having once in a while.

That's it for now, but as always, many \m/ HEAVY \m/ thanks for the patience. Look on the bright side, at least you can still view past posts and even the syndication's that can keep you entertained for some more time to come.

Laters \m/

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