Dying Fetus

Even better than band names that scandalize conservative watchdogs are those that the right-wingers might inadvertently support. With a few cleverly worded calls to the right offices, Dying Fetus could ensure picketers on the pavement in front of El Torreon, all fighting for the band’s right to live. These folks might not be so keen on tunes such as “Kill Your Mother/Rape Your Dog,” but Dying Fetus is the band of choice for death-metal enthusiasts, who love its bludgeoning blastbeats, violent yet literate lyrics, trigonometric song structures and glass-gargling dual vocalists. The Maryland outfit has terminated most of the lineup responsible for 1998’s standout Killing on Adrenaline, retaining only one member, but former bassist Jason Netherton’s new baby, Misery Index, rides along on this tour.