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Unflinchingly Visceral: “Hellbent EP” Impending Doom

on October 23, 2022October 23, 2022 By Zachary Van Dyke
Hellbent Impending Doom cover

Impending Doom's latest EP, Hellbent, finds the band shattering eardrums and melting faces with an unflinchingly visceral and aggressive sound.

Honesty in Hopelessness: “Desolate Minds” by Amongst the Giants

on October 23, 2022October 23, 2022 By Zachary Van Dyke 2 Comments
Desolate Plans Amongst the Giants

What Amongst the Giants have done with Desolate Minds is create a vehicle that gives voice to the utter hopelessness many feel trapped in, and they've done so in an extremely creative and expressive way.

Withered and Emptied: “Color Decay” by The Devil Wears Prada

on September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 By Zachary Van Dyke 1 Comment
Color Decay The Devil Wears Prada cover

The Devil Wears Prada proves on their 8th album Color Decay that they are fearless, capable of innovating their brand of metalcore without losing themselves in the process.

Pain Is Not Our Final Story: “Remade In Misery” by Memphis May Fire

on September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 By Zachary Van Dyke 2 Comments
Memphis May Fire Remade in Misery album cover

From the way they released Remade in Misery one carefully crafted track at a time, to the final composition, Memphis May Fire affirmed the value in the genre and took hold (once again) of their place within it.

Admitting the Trauma: “Apophysitis” by Fight the Fade

on September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 By Zachary Van Dyke 1 Comment
Apophysitis Fight the Fade cover

Filled to the brim with driven guitars, synth swagger, and emotive expressionism, Apophysitis by Fight the Fade is an album that leaves listeners on their toes and fires on all cylinders.

Navigating Brokenness: “It’s Not Easy Being Human” by Islander

on August 29, 2022August 29, 2022 By Zachary Van Dyke 1 Comment
Islander It's Not Easy Being Human cover

Handling the overall theme of the brokenness of the world with a steady hand, Islander solidifies their place as a band with a clear voice that demands to be heard.

Then It Ends Releases New Single “Chasm” Featuring Michael Felker

on August 13, 2022August 13, 2022 By Jessica Walker 2 Comments
then it ends chasm cover

Founded amidst the Covid pandemic in 2020, Then It Ends is making waves in the metalcore scene. Their latest single, ”Chasm,” is the title track of their EP, which is set to release later this year. The song features guest vocalist/screamer Michael Felker from Convictions.

A Vulnerable Prayer: Matt Sassano’s “Dear God”

on August 13, 2022August 13, 2022 By Jessica Walker 1 Comment
Matt Sassano Dear God cover

A genuine cry to God amidst depression, "Dear God" serves as a reminder that we can bring any emotion and any question to God.

Alter Bridge Releases Title Track From Upcoming Album ‘Pawns and Kings’

on July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 By Matt Durlin

Alternative hard rock band Alter Bridge has been making music together for 18 years. They are set to release their seventh studio album in October. Pawns and Kings is available for pre-order everywhere music is sold.

Reclaim the Day Releases New EP ‘Psalms’

on June 26, 2022June 26, 2022 By Sharayah Franklin
Reclaim the Day Psalms

Reclaim the Day is a hard-hitting group out of Indiana that never fails to bring intensity with their music. Their new EP Psalms is no exception. Each of the 5 songs packs a punch.

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