Video: the punk rock heavy metal karaoke experience

In a city filled with constant debauchery, a passionate nightlife scene, and a whole lot of racket, allow me a brief opportunity to discuss one of my very favorite nocturnal haunts. When I first moved to New York City in late 2004, I was instantly whisked away to Arlene's Grocery to partake in a then weekly ritual; Punk Rock/Heavy Metal Karaoke . The concept: a rather proficient three-piece band played their hearts out for nearly three hours, and various audience members would hop on stage to sing along with them, acting out any and all inner rock star fantasies. The door [...]