Author: Lee Brown
June 26, 2013
In honor of their new album Rescue and Restore, out everywhere now, IVM has teamed up with Solid State Records to give you August Burns Red Week. Each day this week drummer Matt Greiner will answer one “easy” and one “tough” question about the band, life, music, and more.
What Christmas songs are left for ABR to cover?
We still have yet to cover many great Christmas songs, notably ‘It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas.”
20-30 years from now, what do you hope future generations look back on ABR and remember?… Continued →
REVIEW : We As Human - Self Titled
We as Human debut with their first full length album. Having been scouted by John Cooper of Skillet, many people have high expectations, but does the band live up to them?
June 25, 2013
August Burns Red Week - Day 3
August Burns Red Week continues with a question asked in Andrew Schwab's honor.
INTERVIEW : Righteous Vendetta
Righteous Vendetta talk to us about changing their sound, Celine Dion, and how Christ shapes their life as a band. Read on.
June 24, 2013
August Burns Red Week - Day 2
In honor of "Rescue and Restore, out in stores today, IVM brings you our exclusive August Burns Red Week.
August Burns Red Week - Day 1
August Burns Red Week kicks off as Matt Greiner shares those who have been most influential in his life.
June 23, 2013
Rethinking "Wait For the Siren"
As a reviewer I admit that I’ve likely given too many “4’s.” A month or two after writing up a review, I’ll look at the score with a little perspective and think “that was really more a 3” (and even an occasional 3 that should have been a 2). Though this is certainly not common, it does happen. However, I have come to pride myself that I save the big one (a perfect 5) for only the best of the best albums around.
To date, I have given two perfect scores.… Continued →
REVIEW : Skillet - Rise
Skillet is back with a powerful new album that should make a huge splash in both Christian and Mainstream markets. But is this new effort worthy of the past decade of hits Skillet has produced? Read on to find out.
June 21, 2013
Silverline - Vicious
Fresh off a new release and a #1 Christian Rock radio single with, “Lights Out”, the guys in Silverline released their new single, “Vicious” to radio this week. To celebrate, Dream Records has just released the lyric video for their new single in partnership with HM Magazine. To listen to their entire album, Lights Out head on over to iTunes: http://bit.ly/XLUYT4. The band is out on the road performing on all the summer festivals.
For a complete list of their tour dates, head on over to http://www.silverlinemusic.com/tour… Continued →
June 20, 2013
REVIEW : August Burns Red - Rescue and Restore
August Burns Red is back with "Rescue and Restore." The mission statement of the album, "save metalcore from itself" is bold and striking. Does this amazingly talented band succeed in their mission? Read on to find out.
June 18, 2013
P.O.D. Premier "Beautiful" and Announce Tour with Flyleaf
P.O.D. has just premiered their video for “Beautiful” off their recent album Murdered Love and are updating fans on their tour schedule. You can catch the new video below and find the tour dates in the official press release (farther below). Once you’ve watched the video, let us know what you think in the comments section.
Here is the press release:
(New York, NY) – P.O.D. have premiered their new music video, “Beautiful,” exclusively on VEVO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wquq4DTbC9E). This is the band’s fourth clip from their current album, Murdered Love (Razor & Tie) – iTunes Store HERE (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id528183204… Continued →
June 11, 2013
REVIEW : Colossus - Time and Eternal
Colossus makes a powerhouse debut with "Time and Eternal." With a straightforward hardcore style, Facedown Record's streak may be set to continue through the summer.
April 29, 2013
REVIEW : Ark of the Covenant - Self Harvest
Facedown Records continues to prove their dominance in the metal market with Ark of the Covenant's label debut. Is it enough to wipe away the sadness of recent break ups like In the Midst of Lions? Read here to find out.
April 26, 2013
Ark of the Covenant - Transgressors
Check out "Transgressors" by Ark of the Covenant off their upcoming album "Self Harvest."
April 19, 2013
REVIEW : This City Awaits - ...said the liar
This City Awaits will unveil their newest album "...said the lair" on April 23, 2013. The album features sure to be hits, such as "This Darkness," "White Ambulance," and "Dead and Gone." Check out the review here.
April 18, 2013
REVIEW : Fallstar - Backdraft
Fallstar makes the move from Come & Live over to Facedown Records, but is their new album up to snuff with the Facedown brand? Read on to find out.
April 11, 2013
REVIEW : Alive in the Dark - Advent
Union City, NJ progressive metal act Alive in the Dark are back with "Advent." With a sound that blends August Burns Red, Texas in July, and Inhale Exhale, is this album fit to be your next addiction? Read on to find out.
April 9, 2013
INTERVIEW : This City Awaits
This City Awaits is set to release their new album "...said the liar" on April 23rd. We sit down with the band and ask them about the concept behind the new album, their upcoming tour with Fight the Fade, and how Batman played into their bassist's marriage.
April 4, 2013
This City Awaits - Nathan
Check out the first official music video from This City Awaits upcoming release "...said the liar," which drops on April 23rd through Red Cord Records.
March 31, 2013
REVIEW : Silverline - Lights Out
Silverline return with an upbeat rock album featuring radio hits (and soon to be hits) "Lights Out,"Hold On," and "With the Angels." Click here to check out our official review.
March 19, 2013
Fit For a King - Hollow King (South of the End)
Check out Hollow King by Fit For a King here.
March 18, 2013
REVIEW : For Today - Prevailer Ep
For Today follows 2012's Immortal with a solid EP that incorporates homages to For Today's past and a reminder of just how powerful Mattie Montgomery and company can be.
REVIEW : Hope for the Dying - Aletheia
Hope for the Dying bring an orchestral metal album inspired by both American and European acts that feels just a little like Becoming the Archetype's masterful Celestial Completion mixed with Hands' Give me Rest.
Silverline - Lights Out
Silverline drops a lyric video for the title track off their upcoming album.
March 13, 2013
INTERVIEW : Aquile (The Voice)
Last year on NBC's "The Voice," the world was introduced to the smooth sounds of Aquile. We recently chatted about life since the show, what's next, and whether he'll be working with Adam Levine in the near future rather than his coach, Christina Aguilera.
March 12, 2013
INTERVIEW : Victor Griffin and Jeff "Oly" Olson (IN~GRAVED)
Victor Griffin, formerly of Pentagram and Place of Skulls, and Jeff "Oly" Olson of Trouble sit down with us and talk about their new band IN~GRAVED. Check it out here.
March 8, 2013
REVIEW : Spoken (Supporting Volbeat)
Spoken opened up at the Diamond Ballroom in OKC on March 7th to support Volbeat. Check out some exclusive impressions, video of the show, and my conversation with Matt Baird.
March 7, 2013
REVIEW : Rest. - Slaves EP
Rest. was recently on tour with Spoken for their "Illusion" album release tour. In honor of that, here is our review of their 2012 release "Slaves EP."
March 3, 2013
REVIEW : Come & Rest - Royal Blood
Come & Rest bring an energizing post hardcore journey into expressive territory.
February 26, 2013
Damon Golden - Caesar
Check out this video for "Caesar" off Damon Golden's recent "Just Choose Joy" album.