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With the terms death and metal in your band name, one would logically assume screaming guitars, morbid lyrics and singing resembling animal growls would be a staple in the music. When it comes to The Eagles of Death Metal, you couldn't find a band farther from the death metal genre. 

Well John Denver and The Bee Gees may be farther, but that's beside the point. The Eagles of Death Metal released their third album, Heart On, October 28, 2008.

For those not familiar with The Eagles of Death Metal, member Josh Homme is also a founding member of Queens of The Stoneage. Jesse "The Devil" Hughes provides vocals and guitar, while Homme provides the drum beats. In a recent interview, Homme was quoted as saying, "I'm in two bands. I have musical schizophrenia and this is one of those personalities." The songs on their latest album are full of dancey beats and comical lyrics. It's quite obvious that this is a band that doesn't take themselves too seriously, which makes the album just that much more fun to listen to.

One song in particular, (I Used to Couldn't Dance) Tight Pants, Hughes sings, "I used to couldn't dance real good, I had to get some moves, I was scared on the dance floor, I had the no boogie blues." Yes these lyrics may seem a little outrageous and silly, but paired with a catchy beat and Hughes unmistakable voice, Heart On does not disappoint.

To hear Eagles of Death Metal for yourself, click the photo below to visit their website.