In case you’re not familiar with the idea, Metalhead of the Month is a short and sweet interview with a different metalhead… every month. Simple really. If you would like to be interviewed in the future, please let a comment below.

Metalhead of the Month: Marcos

1. Which band first got you into metal?

Like most kids out there, specially in the early 90s, the first band to get me into metal was Metallica. My brother made me listen to their black album in 93, never looked back!

2. What was the first metal gig you ever went to?

First full on metal gig I ever attended was Therion, here in Canada in 2004. In Paraguay, where I was born and raised, it was a bit difficult to find a metal gig, specially in the area where I lived.

3. What are your Top 5 albums of all time?

Top five albums in no particular order: Opeth – Ghost Reveries, Opeth – Heritage, The Doors – The Doors, Nightwish – Angels Fall First, Sam Roberts – Chemical City.

4. What are your Top 5 albums of 2011 so far?

Top 5 albums of 2011: Opeth – Heritage, Steven Wilson – Grace for Drowning, Pain of Salvation – Road Salt II, Anathema – We’re here because we’re here, Anathema – Falling Deeper.

5. What has been the most disappointing album of 2011 so far?

I haven’t really been disappointed this year so far with albums, but to be honest, I was only looking forward to a couple of new releases. I’ve been mostly concentrating my efforts on capturing and appreciating the roots of what I like.

6. What is the most embarrassing CD / MP3 in your music collection?

I’m not really embarrased by anything I own, musically speaking, but I guess some unusual stuff would include my AbbA records, some Julio Iglesias stuff, so on… but I don’t find it embarrassing to be honest.

7. Do you prefer CDs, MP3s or vinyl?

I prefer vinyl over CD, and CD over MP3. I love the experience of sitting down and actually listening to the music. And for that, nothing beats vinyl.

8. Can you play an instrument? If so, what?

I do play instruments.. I play mostly acoustic guitar and bass, but I can also play a decent electric guitar and keyboard.

9. Are you in a band?

I am! idillicah.com symphonic doom metal!

10. What’s the ‘metal scene’ like in your area? Where are you from? (Just a rough area will do… don’t need your full address, unless you want some new stalkers!)

Born in Paraguay, where the scene is limited but tremendously devoted, now living in Canada, where there is more public, but not as devoted, specially to local bands.

11. Which bands should we all be listening to? Please feel free to provide links!

Opeth. Period.

12. Which metal track should replace the national anthem (well, the national anthem of whichever country you happen to be in!)?

Metal will stand tall – The Poodles. Great fucking little tune!

13. Who is the best band on the planet?

Opeth. Tremendously talented, continually fresh.

14. Who is the worst band on the planet?

I don’t really know haha…

15. What was the last gig you went to?

Blacked out Hatred (local band), some months ago

16. What gig are you planning to go to next?

Opeth and Katatonia, Oct. 30th.

17. Can you tell us a random fact about yourself?

I used to play soccer in a semi-professional minor league.

18. What will bring about the zombie apocalypse?

I’d have to agree with Resident Evil. A pharmaceutical corporation.

19. Will they be fast zombies or slow zombies?

My hope is that they are slow, but they will probably be fast.

20. Is there anything else you’d like to add?

Thank you all, check out my band, check out Opeth, and may your hearts always pump heavy metal into your veins!

Thank yoooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

Cheers, Lou!

Thanks Marcos!

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Nominations and voting opportunities will run continuously. Click here to visit the Album of the Month board on the Loucifer Speaks forum where you will be able to nominate albums, and then vote on the ones you think deserve to win.

Past Winners:

Deep Purple – “In Rock”

Official Site: Deep-Purple.com
Buy it here: Deep Purple in Rock
Recommended by: crackedactor
Reason:

“Another groundbreaker this time from 1970 a hard rockin album thats hard to beat,features the stonking Speed King and Child in Time, ultimately made Ian Gillan and Richie Blackmore stars”

Opeth – “Watershed”

Official Site: Opeth.com
Buy it here: Opeth – “Watershed” Special Edition
Recommended by: rockgoddess
Reason:

I’ve only recently got into this band but I’ve got hooked on this album lately……..I love the mix of melodic and heavy vocals and guitars……….and outstanding album”