Heavy Metal – One Writer Ranting

I’d like to dedicate this song to those like me getting back into exercising or those who have been doing it for a very long time. This song is for you. So, are you trying to get back out there or are you a seasoned veteran? Just curious. Have a good night.

Haiku – Long Distance

Posted on December 12, 2016 by A Renfro

Adrenaline rush

Runner spies the finish line

Legs just like rubber

For more prompts like “rush” go here: Haiku Horizons

Haiku – Twinkle, Twinkle

Posted on December 1, 2016 by A Renfro

Last stars of the night

Fall into Dawn’s bright embrace

New day has arrived

Haiku – Astronomer

Posted on July 11, 2016 by A Renfro

Through the telescope

Watching the stars and planets

In the nighttime sky

For some reason this song came to mind when I wrote this.

Daily Inspiration – 5/7/2016

Posted on May 7, 2016 by A Renfro

I know nothing about this band, but when they came on Pandora I thought this song was so funky I had to post it. Amazing what you can hear when you just put in a band you like on Pandora. Heard a lot of great bands that way, and bands I didn’t know existed.

Haiku – Perchance to Mosh

Posted on May 1, 2016 by A Renfro

Metal in my veins

Filled up with adrenaline

Blood filled energy

I know this probably won’t be super popular, but the opening line to this Haiku popped into my head earlier today. I had to do something with it so I wrote this. I’ve also been listening to a lot of Slayer recently. A band that I kind of ignored for many years because I thought they were just too Satanic for my blood. I realized that if you just get past the album covers and album titles that they have some truly great metal to listen to. I honestly believe that out of all the speed and thrash metal bands out there that they are among the fastest I have ever heard. I’ll include “Hallowed Point” as an example for you. Warning, it isn’t for the faint of heart and it isn’t for those who can’t take blistering fast music. Nuff said. Let’s do this.

So, thoughts on Slayer? I know there are a few of you out there who can answer this.

Daily Inspiration – 3/22/2016

Posted on March 22, 2016 by A Renfro

I like to find inspiration in the most unusual of places. Case in point, this song. DragonForce may not be everyone’s choice to get you up and go, however, this song will work in a pinch. If it is too fast for you just turn off the sound and read the lyrics. Well worth your time.

Do you have something inspiring to share? Drop it in the comments section below. Have a good day.

Daily Inspiration – 3/12/2016

Posted on March 12, 2016 by A Renfro

I Just heard this on Pandora. Thought it might be nice to post it today for some Saturday Inspiration. Have a good weekend. Thanks for following the blog or just stopping by.

Daily Inspiration – 2/29/2016

Posted on February 29, 2016 by A Renfro

I am going to try to start putting up some daily inspirations into this blog. I can’t promise it will be every day, but I am going to try to do it more often. Today, how about we start it all off with a little bit of Stryper. Amazing song. I would love to hear this one in church sometime with the choir in the background.

Featured Friday: Holy Diver

Posted on January 29, 2016January 13, 2016 by A Renfro

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Metal Music Archives

I thought this week I might feature a classic album from the Metal community. I’m also thinking that I might do this more often and focus in on some truly outstanding album art like this album cover. It just screams metal with the colors and the imagery. If you haven’t heard Holy Diver then shame on you. It is a truly outstanding album from start to finish. Dio was just an amazing vocalist who will be truly missed. If you have ROKU go to the MULLET Channel and look up Dio’s concert featured on there. Amazing performance to watch. How about you? Dio fan or not.

Do you want to be featured? Shoot me an email: atothewr@gmail.com. Send me your blog address along with a link to your book, short story, poem, poetry collection or just something that stands out to you. I will feature you as soon as I can.

Wednesday Inspiration

Posted on June 10, 2015 by A Renfro

I was listening to this song yesterday, and I thought it would be a great one for some much-needed daily inspiration. When I hear this song, I just can’t help but feel a positive vibe rush through me. DragonForce isn’t a Christian Music based band, but a lot of their songs lift you up when you hear them, which is what I am going for with this post. I will caution you with this though, if you don’t like loud fast Heavy Metal music this one might not be for you. However, if you can just let the music take you over, you just might be inspired like me. Here’s the song. Let me know if you enjoyed it or not.

Haiku – Wednesday Afternoon Around 4:30

Posted on April 15, 2015 by A Renfro

Cloudy and rainy

My cup filled with caffeine warmth

A spring time cool day

So, how are you spending this Wednesday afternoon?

Total sidebar: Just heard this fabulous song on Pandora. May not be for those who don’t like really fast heavy Power Metal – I do and Dragonforce are getting to be one of my favorites. I need to buy a CD or two by them soon.

Concert Review Haiku: Iron Maiden and Megadeth

Posted on September 4, 2013 by A Renfro

2 bands of legend

Sharing the stage together

An awesome concert

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Got to say, great, great show. Megadeth really brought it. Nice to finally see them live. Iron Maiden was just as great as the last two times I saw them, plus I could see them better at this concert and hear them better as well. About the only beef I had about the whole night, other than the fact I was tired, was Maiden’s set list was exact to the one I saw in Charlotte a year or so ago. Would have been nice to hear a few songs I haven’t heard live before. Minor complaints because Iron Maiden and Megadeth really poured their heart and soul into this show. They are looking older, but they still have the energy to keep this kind of music going.