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The interpretation of wilderness can be manifold, potentially signifying a land that is barren, devoid of modern society or a more conceptual adaptation in the form of the metaphoric wilderness. The sense of abandon felt on a tertiary level rather than an obvious one. Playing with the idea of abandonment The Pineapple Thief delve into their own world to create an incredibly abstract take on the idea of wilderness in its true sense.
Jaw dropping vistas, exotic wildlife some of the most picturesque scenes in the world. These are just some of the elements that make up Australia’s DNA. Fast becoming a hub of creativity, the lone island has become a beacon of Hardcore come Metalcore acts of the modern day. However despite its beautiful scenery there are still some who feel a little gloomy, one Amity Affliction.
A staple in the late eighties the idea of the split EP has been around for quite some time. Brought together by similar styles, common themes or even just being friends split EP’s are what some would call diamonds. Falling under the umbrella the three bands toured with each other extensively forming a bond leading to the idea of a three way split manifesting their despair, desolate ideologies and hopelessness in The Depression Sessions.
Fame within the music scene has led people to be able to give birth projects that would have otherwise been unachievable. Owing to the helping hand of technology Fredric Lecrerq’s brain child Sinsaenum began to take shape. Aiming to mirror the likes of a soundtrack each song is followed by an instrumental suite. Enlisting the help of some world class players the band had finally created their new opus Echoes of The Tortured but does it fall into the nameless supergroups of late.
Resurgence as an idea is an intriguing concept. Built somewhat on a bedrock of nostalgia of the lack of the good old days sees band’s returning more to the golden years of the seventies and eighties yet giving it a new spin. Formed in 2011, Blues Pills are hardly veterans at the scene of Rock ‘n’ Roll though owing to the tenacious nature of the band and their pretty hectic touring schedule the band are slowly but surely climbing the Blues ladder and on their next rung we see the creation of Lady In Gold.
With the arrival of new genres the likes of the space age Djent or more retro takes on originality combining the classic a modern twist. Deathcore you would imagine would be seeing a decline. Nevertheless, ten years on Carnifex stake their claim at the crown once more. Enlisting producer and mastermind Jason Suecof the band recorded the follow up to 2014’s Die Without Hope. Though the album’s title could be a tip of the hat towards the demise of Deathcore will Carnifex emerge victorious or be yet another to fall victim to Deathcore’s monotone roots.
Seminal in Sci-Fi history, after being frozen in an encounter against potentially the most powerful enemy known to man, one Ellen Ripley is put into cryostasis following a succesful battle against her nemesis. Subdued and overcome with exhaustion until facing her biggest challenge yet LV-426. Similar to our bad ass Sci-Fi queen, Despised Icon decided to hang up the spacesuit, reuniting in one off shows soon had the band hungry for more, fast forward to July 22nd and the Beast has awoken.
Master of evolution Charles Darwin is known far and wide for his idea on the revolutionary notions. Less known perhaps are perhaps some of his more philosophical leanings, no less important in their validity Darwin was a pioneer whose existential thought process has solidified him as one of the great philosophers of our time. Taking this idea of man and its relativity Revocation aim to bring a more musical philosophy to the man’s otherwise pensive ideology in their first ever concept album Great Is Our Sin.