Back in college, my friend, Rob and I, would spend most nights at a club in midtown Atlanta called The Masquerade.
The club is actually still there.
It's kind of a dark, spooky place, where you feel like you should probably shower before and after you go in.
The club has three levels: Heaven is upstairs, where live bands played often. Purgatory was on the middle level, where there was a game room and places to sit and chat.
Hell was the bottom level, where DJ's would play the latest house, techno, industrial, and other dance music.
It definitely drew an interesting crowd.
But it was fun and that was our spot.
It also was our spot partly because another one of our boys, Tony, worked there as security.
In fact, one night, after lingering too long at the open bar, Rob wouldn't quit stage-diving and Tony threatened to throw him out.
We saw some cool bands there.
The Skatenigs. Spiritualized. The Jesus and Mary Chain.
One of my favorites was Stuck Mojo.
Stuck Mojo were pioneers in the rap/metal fusion.
Their shows were always very lively.
Because of them, groups like Rage Against The Machine, Limp Bizkit, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Linkin Park rose to popularity in the early to mid 90's.
Here's some Linkin Park mashing it up with one of their chart-toppers.
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