by Seamus Fitzpatrick Six years after their previous release, the Massachusetts metalcore titans return with This Consequence, a 10-track project that pushes heavier extremes while preserving the band’s signature melodic flair. Killswitch Engage have always excelled at fusing colossal riffs with soaring hooks. Here, that knack is bolstered by a rawer production style and a renewed … Read more
Unfound Reliance, Rise Review Unfound Reliance is a Swedish melodic death metal band that describes themselves as “First Aid Kit but with Metal guitars.” Though a strange self-portrayal for a metal band combining introspective, at times melancholic lyrics with a passion for melody that draws inspiration from the Gothenburg sound pioneers, the analogy does fit. … Read more
Torrential Rain, Strung Out Review Torrential Rain is a German progressive metalcore band with a growing fanbase located in over 72 countries. The high flyers focus on the guiding principle of “power meets precision” as they combine progressive-virtuosic instrument writing with melodic vocal melodies. The quartet hailing from Nürnberg creates songs with a balance of … Read more
Eyes Wide Open, The Upside Down Review Connect with Eyes Wide Open: Facebook | Website | Eyes Wide Open is a Swedish melodic metalcore band that was formed in 2011, but since 2016 there has been a significant change in the lineup. In 2016 the band (consisting of Kristofer Strandberg, Jesper Lindgren, Karl Adamsson and … Read more
Unfound Reliance, Hellhound Review Connect with Unfound Reliance: Facebook | Swedish melodic death metal band Unfound Reliance describe themselves as “First Aid Kit but with Metal guitars”. Their origins are as a hard rock cover band in their native Karlstad. Unfound Reliance has maintained a mostly consistent lineup since 2013. The release of their single … Read more
Sleep Signals, At the End of the World Review Connect with Sleep Signals: Facebook Sleep Signals is a hard rock quintet from Minneapolis that is tearing up the road and stages across the United States. The bands songwriting is focused on hard rock with catchy choruses and strong riffs. Sleep Signals, has garnered a dedicated … Read more
Unfound Reliance, Cowards & Heroes Review Connect with Unfound Reliance: Facebook | Instagram Unfound Reliance is a Swedish metal band that bring the words heavy and melodic together in a way that is distinguished and full of grit and energy. The band draws inspiration from the Gothenburg sound pioneers, but make no mistake Unfound Reliance … Read more
The five-piece Southern California metalcore innovators Atreyu have released In Our Wake. Atreyu is: Alex Varkatzas [vocals], Brandon Saller [drums/vocals], “BIG” Dan Jacobs [guitar], Travis Miguel [guitar], and Porter McKnight [bass]. In Our Wake is twelve tunes that finds the band building on their metalcore roots, while adding more classic rock sounds and influence. Atreyu’s … Read more
Light The Torch is a new hard hitting band that is comprised of Howard Jones (vocals), Francesco Artusato (guitars) Ryan Wombacher (bass) and Mike Sciulara (drums). Some of you might recognize these names and associate them with the band Devil You Know, and I would say, keen eye – because that is exactly right, they … Read more