With the seemingly endless subgenres of metal out there these days, it's totally understandable for bands to pinpoint themselves to one of them. But when a band goes all out and embraces as many of them as humanly possible and absolutely nails it, you have to give them the credit they deserve. That's exactly what... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Owleye
Denver rockers Owleye certainly cannot be typecast as your typical metalcore band. The quartet draws influence from all manner of music genres to form their unique metal sound. There are echoes of the likes of Of Mice & Men and Architects in their music, and the band describe taking influence from bands like Underoath, Chiodos,... Continue Reading →
Album Review: Of Mice & Men – Cold World
If you love the brutality of Of Mice & Men's original material - I'm thinking epic tracks like Ben Threw on The Flood - then this may not be for you, but the Orange County five-piece's fourth album Cold World showcases a band maturing in their musical offering. Cold World is largely an enjoyable rock / metalcore record that will appeal to the... Continue Reading →