The perfect soundtrack to a morning 5K run...

...at least for me J

Well, first of all it depends on the pace so I’m talking about a quick 20 to 25-minute 5K run...and you need decent headphones otherwise you will be trying to fix them back on every other minute. And when I say “quick” it’s all relative in the end – just check (listen to) the tracks I have in mind.

To start with I choose “Links 2 3 4” from Rammstein. It will give you a good rhythm and rapid pace, and it will wake you up on those early cold mornings (you can count on that). Once you pick up the pace (remember to inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth), I continue with “Push it” from Static X, to keep you on your toes while enjoying the screams of the weirdest looking frontman in music. Then carry on (not with “..my wayward son” :P) with “BYOB” from System of A Down and "Surfacing" from Slipknot, to go through the first 10-12 minutes of your run faster than you would have expected.

Just imagine you are half way through so the next tracks must keep you both interested, excited and also retain your good rhythm. The next choice on the playlist must be from Pantera and it is “Fuc%ing Hostile” followed quickly by “Sanctuary” of Cavalera Conspiracy, and concluding with the classic “Angel of Death” from Slayer...if you haven’t finished your run by now I could add something closer to your pace, but still decent for a run, so “Run to the hills” from Bruce Maiden it is J

Now...breeeeeeeeeathe :P

Now watch this drive

Yesterday I  promised today’s reference of an inspiring opening act would be heavier, and when mentioning that I had in my mind Esoterica, a band from Croydon opening for Marilyn Manson in Brixton Academy, back in November 2009.

The singer sounds a lot like Maynard from APC/Tool and the music is really catchy, atmospheric and decently heavy. They didn’t steal the show in the Manson gig (MM is a god when it comes to live performances) but their playing was so decent that earned them a higher place in last summer’s Download Fest in Donnington. They performed mainly songs from their second album, The Riddle, including personal favourites (subsequently) Tomorrow I Won’t Remember, Silence, Scream and Watch This Drive; including also tracks from The Fool (1^st release) like Don’t Rely On Anyone and Life Is Lonely.

I instantly adored this band, appearing in perfect timing for me (Tool and APC were neither touring nor recording at the time) and producing decent albums. I checked both of their albums and I still listen to them with the same excitement as in the first time; however I will always judge a band based on their live shows. Now watch this drive...literally

PS. Tomorrow, the perfect soundtrack to a morning 5K run