Parkway Drive, a band from Bryon Bay, Australia, is known as one of the biggest metalcore bands in the community in 2018. Reverence is their 7thalbum and it is their most unique to date. Their 4thalbum, Deep Blue, helped them hit the scene with a bang, thanks to their hits Unrest and Karma. Now, in 2018, … Continue reading Parkway Drive – Reverence
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Of Mice & Men – Defy
Of Mice & Men formed in 2009 in Orange County, California. Originally, the band was a five-piece band; with Austin Carlile (vocalist), Aaron Pauley (bass/clean vocalist), Valentino Arteaga (drums), Phil Manansala (guitarist) and Alan Ashby (guitarist). Unfortunately, Carlile left the band in late 2016. He has been struggling with a long-term battle with Marfan Syndrome … Continue reading Of Mice & Men – Defy
Favorite Albums of 2017
It’s that time of year again, where we count down our favorite things of the year while welcoming in the new year! I will be counting down my top 10 favorite albums that I have been jamming out to this year. I will be writing mini album reviews for all these records, you’re welcome. 2017 … Continue reading Favorite Albums of 2017
Cannibal Corpse – Red Before Black
This 2017 offering, their 14th studio record, is everything one would expect (and then some) from these titans of Death Metal. While there is a certain consistency to Cannibal Corpse, namely, brutality – both musically and lyrically – a shift occurred when vocalist Chris Barnes left and George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher joined (1995). Another shift was … Continue reading Cannibal Corpse – Red Before Black
Judas Priest – Firepower
This, the Metal pioneers’ 18th studio release, is a masterpiece! I haven’t heard Judas Priest sound like this, and have been waiting for a follow-up like this, since 82’s Screaming for Vengeance. Rob Halford still presents an electric presence (at 66 years-old). His vocal harmonizing, here, is incredible – reminiscent of King Diamond; granted, a … Continue reading Judas Priest – Firepower
Arch Enemy – Will To Power
Will To Power is the second album with Alissa White-Glutz at vocals. She replaced Angela Gossow in 2014 (now the band’s manager). Like the other records by Arch Enemy, their sound (instrumentally) is constant. This record has the classic Arch Enemy sound while Alissa adds her own personal style throughout the entire album. Only the … Continue reading Arch Enemy – Will To Power
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