What to Buy for a Rock Music Fan
Whether they’re a metal-head, punk or classic rock aficionado, chances are you know someone who loves their rock music. When shopping for that ultimate rock gift you might be tempted just to grab the latest CD from the rock aisle. This is a non-starter unfortunately. Even if you do manage to find something that they don’t already own, the rock lover in your life has fickle tastes and will not look kindly upon a genre related faux pas.So if you aren’t sure what rocks and what sucks, read on for some alternative gift ideas.Engraved Silver PlectrumIdeal for him or her, an engraved plectrum is a suitably cool and customizable option. A practical choice for the budding guitarist, the plectrum could also be attached to a chain and worn as jewellery or even just put on display for all to see.Hell-bent for cooking: The Heavy Metal CookbookA crazy concept but this off the wall collection is a great way to put some fun into the kitchen. Featuring a ‘Delicious collection of favourite basic recipes from heavy metal bands around the globe’ it is sure to put a smile on the face of even the most morbid death metal enthusiast.Ticket Stub DiaryEvery true rock fan likes to namedrop the date and place they saw [insert name of band here]. Now they can keep all the evidence in one place. The stamp collection for the rock generation.Band T-ShirtsYou can buy shirts direct from most band’s websites and the most popular ones are often stocked in music stores and even regular clothing stores. By wearing their logo across their chest, the music lover can show how much they adore their rock idols.Rock BandThe ultimate music video game is available on all the latest gaming platforms. For the uninitiated, it lets you rock along to your favourite tracks using specially adapted controllers. Hugely addictive, there are numerous versions themed around various musical genres and acts.Rock-It Portable vibration speakerAn astounding little piece of gear that can turn any ordinary object into a speaker. Great for that impromptu party, it just plugs into an ordinary mp3 player and is then attached to tables, doors, boxes or whatever you can think of.Festival TicketsAvoids the question of ‘who is their favourite band?’. There will be a vast array of different acts on the bill of any major festival and attendance is a major kudos for any self-respecting rocker. Can be very expensive however and that’s before you queue for burgers.Itunes VoucherAs above, an easy option if you don’t know your rock who’s who. Gives access to a huge catalogue of mp3s that can be downloaded instantly. Far safer than the potential embarrassment caused by purchasing the wrong CD.
