Metal playlists from the underground
Australian alternative metal band Spacegoat’s new EP, ‘Catharsis’, delivers a vulnerable experience of facing personal demons. ‘Catharsis’ explores raw human emotion accompanied by intricate and technical instrumentation. Spacegoat draw influences from across the wide spectrum of metal subgenres that sees them explore powerfully progressive elements, djent guitars, and soaring choruses. ‘Miasma’ exposes vocalist Erin’s experiences […]
The title track from the upcoming Deftones record, Diamond Eyes, has surfaced on deftones.com this week. This single is a heavy and brief ditty suitable for modern rock radio domination. The chorus melody sounds more like 30 Seconds to Mars than classic Deftones. However, the monstrous guitars of Stephen Carpentar sludge the track to the […]
“Rocket Skates” is a brand new Deftones tune that surfaced in late February. It is the first single from the upcoming album Diamond Eyes that is due out on May 18. Unfortunately, injured bassist Chi Cheng is not yet able to resume his duties for this record. Stepping in for him is Sergio Vega from […]
Alternative metal veterans Nonpoint serve up a five-track EP that features so-so acoustic renditions from their eight year old studio catalog. Luckily the band chose to leave the annoying “Bullet With A Name” song off of the Cut The Cord EP. The five songs chosen however offer a somewhat eclectic mix that displays their ability […]
Freewheeling French troupe We Insist! throw convention to the wind on their latest release OH! THINGS ARE SO CORRUPTIBLE, weaving a durable alternative metal safety net channeling Faith No More, Primus, Clutch and System of A Down while embedded impressions of quirky rock and a predominant level of jazz (propelled by a call and response […]
Faith No More, the legendary alt-metal group featuring Mike Patton, Billy Gould, Roddy Bottum, and Mike Bordin, have announced the following European dates for this summer. While US shows could follow, guitar god Jim Martin will not be part of the reunion—very disappointing. Jun. 12 – Download – Donington Park UK Jun. 13 – Greenfield […]