i am mentally divergent

I don't usually post about celebrity deaths because for the most part, I don't know them and while their art might have affected me, for the most part it's just another day. I go "oh bummer, that sucks" and move on.

I did post about Vonnegut though and I'm posting about Peter Steele. Why? Because sometimes an artist comes along that just strikes a chord with you. Something about them speaks to something deeply inside of you. Whether it's their books or their music, it resonates with you.

Type O Negative was one of those bands. Most people didn't know them outside of the 'goth' community. They never had the commercial success they deserved. They never played the big time arenas. That didn't make any less amazing to me though. Their music shaped a lot of my teen years. I think the first time I saw one of their videos was on Headbangers Ball. (Does anyone else remember that? Back when MTV played videos?) Maybe that is why I appreciate them, a soundtrack to my misspent youth.

So here is to you, Peter Steele and your massively huge member (don't believe me, Google Peter Steele and Playgirl). I hope you're rocking it in Heaven.

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(And god, if I am this upset about this, when someone in Depeche Mode goes, I'm going to be inconsolable.)

Title: Three Axl Rose Headers
Author: xlivvielockex
Rating: G
Characters/Pairing: Axl Rose
Author's Note: One with no text, one with just the title, one with title and lj name.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS butliz

( Three Headers plus matching icon )

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Gift List:
- tiger_bri_duck - queenfaithie - urania_calliope - bucybuce7590 - cheesegirl33 - evangelin1202 - dontgetanyolder - ladyforash

Happy Sweet Sixteen (and early giftmas), ladysophiekitty. Thanks to diseased_inside, nikkiwawa79, acinogan and blueskin in helping me get ideas and get songs. :)

( Listen At Maximum Volume: A Hard Rock Mix And a special surprise )

Notes: I tried to keep these to bands I consider "hard rock" or "rock". Punk, rockabilly, etc, I consider that a different genre so that is why there is no Ramones, Sex Pistols, The Clash, Iggy, and so on. This isn't any sort of complete collection but 50 songs that I really enjoy. That is why there is so much 90s. That is when I was really into music. Anyone, feel free to add your own suggestions and upload "hard rock" songs.

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Title: Angel's Mix. Tape One.
Author: xlivvielockex
Character (or Pairing): Cordelia and Angel (kind of)
Rating: PG 13 (for some of the songs)
Warning(s): None
Author's Notes: This fanmix goes along with my story She Made Me A Mixtape, which was written for fall_for_cordy

( 90s hits ahead! )