#Rockblog

[rocks-r-cool]

Hi there! I'm thinking of adopting my own pet rock, but I want to make sure I do some research and can provide a proper habitat for them before adopting.

Do you have any begginer tips?

Thank you! 💜 🪨

Would love to share some beginner tips!

Research

When adopting a pet rock, find one suitable for your living space. A boulder might be too big in a small apartment, but a pebble might get lost if you intend to leave it in a large yard

Some rocks prefer certain habitats over others. This is largely dependent on where you found them. Some rocks prefer living in aquariums, others prefer sitting in a pot next to a plant, while others, like crystals (or anything sparkly really), prefer sitting on a desk and being admired.

Some rocks are more social than others! Generally, the smaller the rock, the more friends they will need for enrichment. A lonely pebble is very likely to run away from you. (Note: in the case of gravel, the rocks prefer to be named as a whole rather than individually)

Social rocks tend to be cool with being in jars with their friends

When finding a rock, you might be fooled into thinking you're the one finding the rock and removing it from its habitat. When actually, the rock is the one choosing you! If you think a rock looks cool, that's the rock calling you! (This is why you may be tempted to get more rocks than you should, even if you went out with the intention of getting one)

Similarly, if you get a gut feeling about your rock, that's probably your rock trying to talk to you!

Before naming your new rock, give them a nice bath when you first take them home. This allows you to see their full glory before fully deciding on a name!

Enrichment After finding a nice place for your new rock, it is now important to give them proper enrichment. Here are a few examples of how you can have fun with your rock!

pet them

teach them tricks (popular beginner ones include sit, stand, roll over, and follow)

play some music

my personal favourite, shake them! rocks emerged from the Earth, which has frequent vibrations. shaking a rock is the equivalent of cradling it as it reminds them of mother Earth!

similarly, squeeze them! rocks experience lots of pressure from being underground

rocks are also favorable to human affection, do not be afraid to hug them and give them a little kiss

paint on them! rocks can't really see it but they appreciate the sensation

play pretend (some rocks are just natural formed actors!)

read a story with them

take a walk

etc, etc. I'm sure you can find lots more ways to have fun with your new rock. good luck and have fun!

[rocks-r-cool]

are we talking about cool rocks? here's one of my newest (and silliest) ones!

her name is egg :)

my friend told me that her boyfriend got her a super cool rock while they were on vacation together and you would not BELIEVE my disappointment when i realized she was talking about her engagement ring

[momtorturedthecat]

5 Times I Resonated with a Song…

Hey Everybody, it’s Spaz here, and I’m gonna tell you about 5 times I resonated with a song on a personal and emotional level. I’ll try to keep this within rock and metal culture, but my music tastes stretch further than that—everything from modern pop to 40s jazz music.

In case you’re feeling insecure about being a metalhead, punk, or goth and still liking mainstream music or some dusty stuff from grandma’s magic trunk, remember: these subcultures are rooted in moral beliefs, not just music.

As long as you’re anti-violence and discrimination like a metalhead, against corruption like a punk, and accepting like a goth—and you listen to the music—then who cares if you need a switch-up sometimes?

Listen to whatever the fuck you want!

Here we go!

1. “Scars” - Papa Roach (2004)

Lyric:

“I tear my heart open

I sew myself shut

And my weakness is

That I care too much”

“Scars” by Papa Roach is a deeply reflective song for me. Just like the lyrics suggest, I tend to be the type of person who cares about others a lot. I value friendships and laughter and do whatever I can to keep them going. I never forget the people who’ve been kind to me. But sometimes, I care about others at the cost of myself. Being around people 24/7 can wear me down, but I keep going because I feel like, if they were there for me, I need to be there for them. It’s caused me anxiety at times, feeling like I need to respond 24/7. This lyric reminds me that it’s okay to have an off button and that I need to strengthen myself, not just for others, but for me.

2. “Vienna” - Billy Joel (1977)

Lyric:

“Slow down you crazy child

You’re so ambitious for a juvenile

But then if you’re so smart tell me

Why are you still so afraid?”

“Vienna” by Billy Joel is a song I hold close. It’s perfect for when I need a break. The reason it’s so personal is that it feels like it’s written about my life. Achievement after achievement goes by, but I still feel pressure. There’s always a voice saying, “Will I be able to support myself when I move out?” or “Will I be successful?” or “Have I done enough to make my mom proud?” Lyric: “Slow down you crazy child Take the phone off the hook and disappear for a while It’s alright, you can afford to lose a day or two (oooh) When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?” These words speak to my desire to succeed but also my need for rest—a break from the expectations that exhaust me inside and out.

3. “Dance with My Father” - Luther Vandross (2003)

An honorary mention.

Lyric:

“If I could get another chance,

Another walk, another dance with him

I’d play a song that would never, ever, ever end

How I’d love, love, love

To dance with my father again.”

My dad passed away the day after my 6th birthday. Sometimes this song just pops into my head, and I start to miss him again. He was an amazing man.

4. “Redemption Song” - Bob Marley & The Wailers (1980)

Lyric:

“Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery

None but ourselves can free our minds.”

I relate to this song because it aligns with my belief that we’re often mentally enslaved in today’s world. This comes in many forms: trends we participate in, social media, the way we view ourselves, how we think society views us, and more. Bob’s message reminds me that self-liberation is key.

5. “Stripped” - Rammstein (Depeche Mode cover) (1998)

Lyric:

“Let me hear you make decisions without your television.”

This song hits home because we, as a society, have become a hive mind. We no longer value differing opinions. Instead, we bully them into hiding. Everyone wants to be right, but no one wants to understand. We’re heavily influenced by what we see and hear, and when the masses believe something, it becomes harder to think for ourselves.

There you have it!

Five songs that resonate with me on a deep and emotional level. Music, regardless of genre, has the power to reflect who we are and what we’re going through.

[geddyqueer]

i found a disintegrating cardboard box full of rocks under the porch probably forgotten by the previous inhabitants of this house and I brought them in to wash and identify and I found two chalcedony geodes, a bunch of agate, my favorite type of feldspar, a delightful pegmatite, and a ton of petrified wood. several of these appear to have fossils in them!

[rocks-r-cool]

Look at this cool game you can play with your rocks!

[fairhz]

“when u needed me” .. 👣🎸🦷

[themetalverse]

ALBUM REVIEW: Anthology By @carcosabc Genre: Deathcore Carcosa's debut album "Anthology" starts of with a melancholy sounding yet beautiful intro track directly into the EXPLOSIVE "Hypnos" which is one of the most brutal tracks off of the album. "Descensus" begins with a neat electronic intro that makes the growl vocals seem even more intense when they kick in. This song really perfects the buildup and climactic elements before the heavier parts and it has a pretty great breakdown. Then into "Vermin" which utilizes multiple separate styles of vocals back to back making it very intriguing. The chorus is quite melodic, with sing/screaming and is a nice touch. "Devoid" was a surprise with multiple breakdowns, fast paced riffs and even a piano. "Present: Precursor" is a short track that packs a lot of punch and even features @taylorsuffers . "Vanta Black" is a unique track that sounds quite a bit different from some of the others and features @iamrickyhoover . "Our Scars" has a sick breakdown featuring @kyleofsacrifice . "My Plague" is Carcosa's top track and rightfully so, with a powerful breakdown and the highlight being outro, with an eerie choir, and an electronic synthesizer creating really filling melodic sounds. The final track of the album is "Absent: Post" which really threw me for a loop when the clean female vocals by @charliepsmusic came in followed by her growling, the song then slows down and gradually fades out with an acoustic guitar. Please check out @carcosabc 's latest album deathcore and metal fans will love it! - - - #metalcore #deathcore #metal #heavymetal #deathmetal #modernmetal #numetal #newmetal #modernmetal #altmetal #alternativemetal #blackmetal #creepy #dark #macabre #musicblog #metalblog #metalmusic #rocknroll #rockblog #heavymusic #blog #instablog #indiemetal #indie #indieartist #indiemetal #newmusic #spotify #altrock #heavyrock #carcosa https://www.instagram.com/p/CSxwbFqLhfl/?utm_medium=tumblr

[alxander-turner]

Alex Turner, 2008.

[cool-rocks-official]

unofficial cool rocks post ::::3

i, a rock collector, had to go to the ER yesterday because of a gallstone attack, here is how my father messaged me

thanks dad

[collinmcgee]

Music is a form of expression. A way of bringing your dreams, passions, and ambitions to life. Keep on dreaming, keep on playing, keep on living. Bring it to reality. #guitarist #ambition #musician #heavymetal #vocalist #longhair #longhairmen #longhairmenfeed #longhairboy #guerillaguitars #deathmetal #progressive #musicianlife #musicianblog #rockblog #rocknroll #passion #expression https://www.instagram.com/p/B4i0bQXAJfw/?igshid=112dwu5xgegkp

[blackmetalcarachangren]

▪ Under a toxic blood red sky, ghostly clouds quickly passing by.

"Please! Can someone set me free! I'm being held in a nightmare. I'm kept in purgatory!" ▪

[rocknightout-blog]

Goldenvoice x Rock Night Out presents Grandson - The Roxy - Thursday, Feb 8th

[cool-rocks-official]

official cool rock post!

Rhodochrosite & Quartz | Hotazel, Kalahari, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

[rocks-r-cool]

Remember to clean ur new rocks before naming them so you can really see what they look like!

This mystery rock's name is now schnitzel :]

[geddyqueer]

the graphic I’m making for work today has a dot on it that says “seismicity?”

[visionandvibes]

Track Review: RagTop (Yosef Flumeri Remix)

Band: The Naddiks

By: Piriye

      Hello again world!  I have a track from The Naddiks thats coming to us with a House/Rock EDM cut.  This track has been remixed by the Artist/DJ/Producer, Yosef Flumeri, whose worked wonders on this project in particular.  With “RagTop” you get some heavy influences in the punk rock and EDM genres which creates a tune that really engulfs the listener into their sound.  

      The track starts with some intense synths and pretty epic beat pattern only to be followed by a heavy guitar that carries the track into its true sound.  You get a real sense of stadium music while listening.  There are some OK vocals that work well for the song, but its obvious that the production overpowers the very little singing that the track includes.  The production itself is littered in frantic synths and an up beat sound with several EMD sprinkles throughout.  As a listener you can’t help but want to stand up and start fist pumping midway through the cut; it’s pretty enjoyable.   Its undoubtably a great collaboration I hope to see more of.  Overall its a nice track that has its own unique sound for the genre which says quite a lot.  Be sure to catch more from The Naddiks and Yosef Flumeri in the future.