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Mainstream pop may have a soft spot for romance and happy endings, but rock has always been ready to go for the jugular, mining themes of murder and mayhem that stretch back to the blues and beyond.  And what better way to turn the shocks up to 11 than to dress the band, as well as the music, with scare tactics?  With all things metal once more marching across the zeitgeist, we honor these chill-seeking rockers.

(Retna)