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It was October of 2007 when I found my beloved Schoolyard Heroes. I was going through my daily music news rounds and an article caught my eye about a newspaper in Seattle condemning the band for their violent lyrics, warning readers of the enormous threat they pose to society. Clearly, no one had ever explained to the author the meaning of "metaphor". The thing that separates Schoolyard Heroes from most other horror-punk bands is that their twisted, graphic lyrics about zombies, blood, and the apocalypse are posed as metaphors for more relatable issues like love and the superficiality of American society. This, and the endless barrage of catchy guitar riffs and leads, interesting song composition, and the dual vocal attack of guttural screams contrasted against frontwoman Ryann Donnely's operatic singing style.



The Video below is for the song "Plastic Surgery Hall of Fame" from their most recent (and IMO best) album Abominations (2007). Dissonant, biting guitar licks, graphic horror-themed lyrics, soaring vocals from an actually respectable female lead (a rarity these days) - oh yeah, THIS SHIT FUCKING ROCKS.

Schoolyard Heroes - The Plastic Surgery Hall Of Fame
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-Brien