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If you’re having a bad day, here’s a thrash metal song about petting dogs

When things get rough, pet a dog. You’ll feel better. This is the philosophy of Texas Toast Massacre, a group that just wants to pet dogs.

BONUS: Here’s Kirk Hammett of Metallica spending some quality time with my late, great Schmooze.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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