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From The Desk Of Red Fang: Kuma’s Corner

RedFangLogo“We’re a pretty dark band—I don’t see this record getting a lot of radio play.” There’s a warmth in the voice of Bryan Giles, guitarist for Portland, Ore., band Red Fang, that belies his group’s darkness. The band just released its third album, Whales And Leeches (Relapse), after a summer raging across the festivals and rock clubs of Europe. Through a series of hilarious viral videos and years of intensely cathartic, energetic shows, the group has earned a reputation as one of heavy music’s premier party bands—whether it wants that title or not. Giles will be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our new Red Fang feature.

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Giles: When the band rolls through Chicago we have no choice but to eat at Kuma’s Corner. It is quite possibly the best burger joint on the planet. Gigantic and with truly adventurous ingredients, the hamburgers are phenomenal. The burger buns are pretzel rolls! All the items on the menu are named after metal bands, and it’s always hard rock on the stereo. It’s usually a half-hour wait to be seated, and I never stand in line for food. This is my only exception.

Video after the jump.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzp_0snR2FE