Heavy Metal addiction?
I wonder if my employer would pay for my heavy metal addiction…
A Swedish heavy metal fan has had his musical preferences officially classified as a disability. The results of a psychological analysis enable the metal lover to supplement his income with state benefits.
Roger Tullgren, 42, from Hässleholm in southern Sweden has just started working part time as a dishwasher at a local restaurant.
Because heavy metal dominates so many aspects of his life, the Employment Service has agreed to pay part of Tullgren’s salary. His new boss meanwhile has given him a special dispensation to play loud music at work.
“I have been trying for ten years to get this classified as a handicap,” Tullgren told The Local.
“I spoke to three psychologists and they finally agreed that I needed this to avoid being discriminated against.”
Roger Tullgren first developed an interest in heavy metal when his older brother came home with a Black Sabbath album in 1971.
Since then little else has mattered for the 42-year-old, who has long black hair, a collection of tattoos and wears skull and crossbones jewelry. (more...)
Bayliss & Austin — Jamcruise (1/5/07)
1. Intro
2. Liar
3. Backfire
4. Working Title
5. Oh, Susannah > *
6. That’s The Way *
7. Jesus, Grant Me Mercy
8. East Nashville Easter
9. Instrumental
10. We Are Gonna Be Friends
11. Grave
12. Always Up
Notes:
* w/ Jake Cinninger – Guitar, Vocals
