Tag: metalcore

October 5, 2013

September 30, 2013

REVIEW : Even the Dogs - They'll Never See It Coming

Tulsa's own Even the Dogs join bands like Righteous Vendetta and Iron Sharpens Iron in venturing into new and more exciting waters of the tried-and-true metalcore genre. But, do the many elements come together in just the right mix, or are we left with a cacophonous clash? Read on to find out.

September 27, 2013

September 24, 2013

August 23, 2013

August 16, 2013

REVIEW : Shook Like Dead Men - The 5 Solas EP

Shook Like Dead Men have made massive steps ahead of their last effort. They have clearly matured and have even thrown some curve balls into their sound. The bottom line is that like the aforementioned Picasso, “The 5 Solas EP” is more than just chaos. There is a work of art and a message laying beneath, waiting to be delved into.

August 7, 2013

August 6, 2013

July 30, 2013

July 23, 2013

July 22, 2013

REVIEW : My Heart to Fear - Algorithm

My Heart to Fear have a very bright future ahead of them. “Algorithm” is sure to garner the band some attention with the passion, skill, and unique elements that are presented.

July 20, 2013

July 14, 2013

July 11, 2013

July 10, 2013

July 6, 2013

July 4, 2013

Analyzing Iron Sharpens Iron - "Justice"

A while back I had the opportunity to connect with Iron Sharpens Iron and be one of the first to review their Beware the Wolves EP. For a recap, the band had a moving and powerful testimony that helped to feed even more passion into an album that was dominantly leaning towards power metal. With their recent release of the song “Justice,” see lyric video below, the band begins to expand their range into the metalcore genre. As Brandon noted, rather than a RIYL that would stray towards Blessed by a Broken Heart, now the band is going head to head with the likes of Phinehas and August Burns Red.… Continued →

July 3, 2013

June 27, 2013

June 26, 2013

August Burns Red Week - Day 4

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 →

June 25, 2013

June 24, 2013