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Root Of All Evil KFAI

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THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL is the longest-running Metal radio show in the history of THE WHOLE DAMN' WORLD! Once Hosted by the Mighty Earl Root (R.I.P.) It has spent the last 22 years bringing the absolute best (and sometimes worst) underground metal to the hapless residents of the twin towns of terror (Minneapolis and St. Paul)-and now the world, via live streaming online-hosted by our mother station, KFAI 90.3 fm Minneapolis/106.7 fm St. Paul. Tune in late Saturday night/early Sunday morning from 1 am-666 am or stream it online at http://kfai.org.THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL is quite unlike any other metal show you've ever heard before. The programming is aimed squarely at the true fans of underground metal. This is made possible by the fact that KFAI-the show’s parent station-is a community owned radio station, supported entirely by it's listeners. So while those metal radio shows on commercial stations are answering to some jackass in a suit (You need to be more accessible to mainstream markets or you're fired!) , this show answers only to the Metal Gods and you-the listener.THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL has become a cultural (or lack thereof) institution in Minneapolis due to it’s unique, irreverent and mirthful style. In between the absolute loudest and most wicked sets of level to underground metal.OFFICIAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The Root Of All Evil denies any and all claims of responsibility for whiplash, broken furniture, eviction, arrest, deportation, institutionalization and/or loss of I.Q. points resulting from the enjoyment of this program.

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Member Since: 2/28/2007
Band Website: http://kfai.org/node/119
Band Members:R.I.P. EARL ROOT, 1962-2008For over 20 years, Earl Root was a driving force in Minneapolis metal. As the owner of the legendary Root Cellar Records, he provided a retail outlet for a diverse array of obscure and underground metal. As a musician, he has played in numerous bands, the most notable being the Minneapolis metal band Disturbed (not to be confused with the trendy modern jump rock band of the same name, which came along much later after Earl’s band). His record label Root Of All Evil Records has provided distribution and opportunities for many talented metal acts that put making metal before making money, because there is no money in metal! And of course, he founded and was the host of this show for the last 20 years up until May 2008. Internationally known and respected as an authority concerning all things metal, Many of the biggest names worldwide considered him a valuable friend and praise him for his selfless dedication to metal and the contributions he has made. Earl Root succumbed to cancer on Friday, May 23, 2008. At the time of his death, he also played guitar in the world-acclaimed symphonic metal band Aesma Daeva. Earl Root will be missed dearly...but he will never be forgotten. The show is currently being maintained by long time partner in radio and band life Tim Honebrink (Klaus Von Brink) and the most excellent crew of BloodJohn Allen and Brian (Sheckanator) Hueller. Also featuring our newest bi-weekly segments, very special guest host's Nathan (Swordlord/Dragons Hall) https://www.kfai.org/node/12302 and the Killer Verne (Pit Of Vermin) https://www.kfai.org/node/12867We are all honored to have worked alongside Earl and are determined to see that his work is carried forward with a fresh vision to a new generation of metal fans.
Influences: THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL eats, drinks, shits, breathes and sleeps metal
Sounds Like: Black Sabbath,Dethklok,Strapping Young Lad,The Faceless,Kreator,Warbringer, Opeth, Anthrax,Rigor Mortis,Marduk,Obscura,Dimension Zero,Usurper, Arch Enemy,Therion,Gwar,Death,Deicide,Benediction,Merciful Fate,Macabre,Immortal,Arsis,Vader,Tankard,Destroy Destroy Destroy, Altar,Krisiun,Witchery,Hammerfall, Judas Preist, Manowar, Cannibal Corpse, Sadus, Anal Cunt, Enslaved, Alestorm, King Diamond,Bathory, Satyricon, Emporer,Slayer,Nile,Carcass,Terrorizer,Suffocation,Testament ,Blind Guardian, Hatesphere,Misery Index,After The Burial,Bloodbath, Slayer,Dream Evil, Sepultura,Cradle Of Filth,Gorgoroth,Demons & Wizards,Heaven Shall Burn,Soilwork, At The Gates,Death,Annihilator,Cynic,Exodus,SOD,Turisas, Blut Aus Nord,King Diamond,Sigh,Melechesh,Behemoth,Immolation, Agony Column, Sahg, EarlyMan, Helloween,F.K.U.,Children Of Bodom,Luna Mortis,Benedictum,Manticora,Sanctuary,Absu,Devian,Obituary,G ammaRay,Darkane,Nevermore,Destruction,Leaves' Eyes, Napalm Death,Teratism, Candlemass,Theocracy,Avian,Nightwish, Aesma Daeva, Impaler,Carnal Forge,Dark Tranquility,Primordial, Luna Mortis, Porcupine Tree,Novembers Doom, Dimmu Borgir,Matriden,Pagan's Mind, Dragonforce,Iron Maiden,The Haunted, Primal Fear,Venom,Morbid Angel,Old Man's Child,King's Evil,Zimmer's Hole....and so much more! If it's heavy and commercial radio won't touch it with a ten-foot-pole...it's probably been played on THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL.

***Live 7/3/09 Taste Of Minnesota - Harriet Island St. Paul***
Record Label: Root Of All Evil Radio KFAI
Type of Label: Major

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Play List 5/17/09

Black Sabbath - Disturbing The Priest - Born Again - WarnerSeventh Void - Shadow On Me - Heaven Is Gone - FontanaArmored Saint - March Of Saint - Australian Tour Compilation - Metal Blade RecordsDark ...
Posted by on Sun, 17 May 2009 17:57:00 GMT

EARL ROOT Tribute 1 Year Anniversary 5/24/09

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Posted by on Mon, 11 May 2009 17:48:00 GMT

Play List 5/10/09

                                    Root Of All Evil KFAI Play List 5/10/09 Thin Lizzy - Thunder and Lightning - Thunder and Lightning - VertigoBlue Oyster Cult - Black Blade - R.U. Ready 2 Rock The A...
Posted by on Sun, 10 May 2009 12:19:00 GMT

Play List 5/3/09

Play List 5/3/09 Root Of All Evil Show KFAIDanzig-Twist of Cain-S/T-AmericanJudas Priest-White Heat, Red Hot-Stained Class-ColumbiaIron Maiden-Fear of the Dark-A Real Live One-CapitolD.R.I.-Five Year...
Posted by on Sun, 03 May 2009 12:25:00 GMT

Playlist 04-26-09 Root Of All Evil KFAI

                               Playlist 04-26-09 Root Of All Evil KFAISeventh Void - Descent - Heaven Is Gone - Fontana RecordsExilia - Are You Breathing? - My Own Army - GUN Records (Sony BMG)Luna Mo...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:42:00 GMT

Play List 4/19/09

                                                                                                           Play List 4/19/09 Root Of All EvilFight-Into The Pit-War of Words-EpicSlayer-Die By The Sword...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:44:00 GMT

Play List 4/12/09 No Money.... No Metal

                                                                                        Play List 4/12/09 KFAI Root Of All EvilCold Colours - Days of Ire - Advanced ReleaseBloodwork - The Enemy Withi...
Posted by on Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:57:00 GMT

Play List 4/5/09 KFAI Root Of All Evil

                                                                                   Play List 4/5/09 KFAI Root Of All EvilBlack Sabbath-Tomorrow's Dream-Live At Last-VertigoKiss-Black Diamond-Kiss-Merc...
Posted by on Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:18:00 GMT

"When Death She Sings" Debuts 4/26/09 4am Root of All Evil

You are invited to join Mara (pronounced Mah-rah) - Slavic goddess of death and darkness, queen of the life after death.....for the debut of "When Death She Sings"4/26/09 4am on the "Root Of All Evil"...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:10:00 GMT

Play List 3/29/09

                                                                                    Play List 3/29/09 KFAI The Root Of All Evil Show                        Warbringer-Total War-War Without End - Centu...
Posted by on Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:35:00 GMT