Some prefer to wake up with a hot cup of coffee, while others throw on some metal.
Then, there are those whose mornings call for doing both. We tracked down some of the best coffees from big-name metal bands that you absolutely have to try.
Looking for a brew that is as black as your favorite concert t-shirt? We have that.
Have a preference for coffee that tastes like cedar. tobacco, cherry and chocolate? We know where to get that blend, too.
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Here are 11 signature metal coffees you need to try.
Cannibal Corpse, Beheading & Brewing
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Tasting notes: Cedar, vanilla and malt
Body: Heavy
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Max and Iggor Cavalera, Blood Brothers
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Tasting notes: Brown sugar, chocolate and cherry
Body: Heavy
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Chris Garza (Suicide Silence), Garza Podcast Coffee
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Tasting notes: Cedar, tobacco, milk chocolate, brown sugar, cherry, lemongrass and spice
Body: Medium
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GWAR, Berserker Mode
Tasting notes: Molasses and fruity candy
Body: Bold
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Ice Nine Kills, Sip to be Scared
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Tasting notes: Chocolate sorbet and candied nuts
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Dave Lombardo (Slayer), Double Kick Coffee
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Tasting notes: Chocolate, brown sugar and citrus zest
Body: Dark heavy
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Metal Blade Records, Origins
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Tasting notes: Peanut butter, baker’s chocolate and mild sweetness
Body: Medium
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Ministry, Laughing Monkey Machine
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Tasting notes: Dark chocolate, berries and vanilla
Body: Heavy
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Motorhead, Speedfreak
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Tasting notes: Dark chocolate, caramel and cocoa
Body: Bold
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Soulfly, Healer
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Tasting notes: Chocolate, vanilla, fig and praline
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Testament, Brazen
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Tasting notes: Chocolate and cedar
Body: Brazen
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The 2000s were one of the most exciting times for heavy metal as legacy bands started to regain their foothold after misguided periods. Meanwhile, an exciting new breed of bands emerged across a myriad of subgenres.
These are the 50 albums that best represent this decade of metal!
Contributions by Jordan Blum (JB), Chad Childers (CC), Joe DiVita (JD), John Hill (JH), Bryan Rolli (BR) and Lauryn Schaffner (LS).
Gallery Credit: Loudwire Staff
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Gallery Credit: Loudwire Staff
