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A staple of Thrash, war has been one of the most consistent elements within the genre. Moving with the ages since the Judgement Day style Cold War prophecies to the modern day technology dominant drone warfare. Turning this idea of weaponry on its head German thrash pioneers Destruction instead point the finger at humanity to show Earth is in fact Under Attack from us.
Despite what lead guitarists might say the almighty power behind Heavy Metal lies within the power of the riff. Master of headbangers, wielder of rhythm creating a truly brilliant riff can be difficult to master. Keeping the spirit of Heavy Metal alive we see Grand Magus once again at the vanguard of Metal with their latest release Sword Songs. Raising their banners we meet head on to see what the band’s latest battle cry sounds like. On my signal…
Built on foundations of unity, strength and loyalty repentance can also often be a subject matter approached within underdog of the musical sub genres, Hardcore. Inviting you into their chambers Hatebreed begin their latest unabashed chapter inviting you to look into the minds eye of guilt, aggression and honesty. Welcome to The Concrete Confessional.
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger or so the saying goes. A necessary requirement to thrive in music is adaptability. From simple touring mishaps to larger scale operations that require serious change. Some are lucky to go their entire career with the same members however others need perspective, trials that are bigger than the road begin to appear. Having released their return to form Winter Kills, slightly disconcerting news that the band had a change in the guard. Heading into the studio to record their follow up full length but are DevilDriver a wolf in sheep’s clothing?
Returning with their masterwork that was Colored Sands, consisting of a revitalised line up which at first glance might have seemed a Frankenstein-esque creation, in fact created a paradoxically coherent sound. Primed for another onslaught of cacophony we welcome Gorguts back to the dissonant arena with opus Pleiades’ Dust.
Roots, discerning heritage both metaphorical and factual, fronted by Richie Cavalera being the relation of the Sepultura frontman of course there is going to be slight influence but has the man followed in his footsteps or begun to forge his own path altogether.
Stories have often gone hand in hand with the likes of Metal, providing a multidimensional backdrop with fluctuating tempos, moving melodies and experimentation the two have fit together perfectly. Taking the idea and running with it American born Vektor have created a concept that would sit high among the Sci-Fi epic’s. Brace for impact as we delve into Terminal Redux.
Renown guitarist Mark Tremonti makes his return this year with brand new album Dust. Having created music from the nineties with Creed, before deciding to expand his musical vocabulary with Alter Bridge. Giving way to a more instrumental aspect of the mans playing whilst showcasing his brilliant chops the time has come for yet another evolution. Releasing the acclaimed Cauterize just last year Tremonti is back before the Dust has settled.