MY ODE TO THE “OTHER GUY”

Back during my college days, a friend of mine used to throw parties and play nothing but awesome early-mid 90’s R&B/dance music.  Some staples to that mix included the likes of La Bouche, Real McCoy, and Aqua.  My buddy used to always joke about these bands because they all had one thing in common: “the other guy.“  What I mean is, each of those groups had a male rapper who was always overshadowed and  played second fiddle to the female lead vocalist.  We so endearingly referred to these guys as “rappers who never quite made it.”  <3

European femme metal has a similar thing goin’ on.  The main focal point is always the stunning yet graceful female lead.  But for whatever reason, there’s always some “other guy” singing or um, “grunting” behind her.  I’ve never kept it a secret on here that this stuff isn’t really my thing, but seeing that “other guy” there always cracks me the hell up.  They always sound so horrendous.

I don’t know how most of these femme metal bands form, but I can’t help but imagine a scenario where a bunch of guys get together all like WE’RE GONNA START A BAND!!! and one guy is all I’M GONNA BE THE SUPER COOL LEAD SINGER!!!!!! and then the rest of the guys go behind his back and hire some chick.  Dreams = crushed.

Well, “other guys,” if you’re out there reading this, just know that I “appreciate” all your “hard work.”  This one’s for you.  Thanks for all the laughs….

Since we’re all up the ass of Liv Kristine of Leaves’ Eyes this week, why not give a nod to her “other guy,” Alexander Krull.

My girlfriend, Simone, of Epica seems to be cheating on me with some “other guy.”

After Forever

Within Temptation

Lacuna Coil…lulz.

Evanescence

Who wants to be the “other guy” in my band?  We will soo rage.

-Elise