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Aug 13, 2014 Reviews
Life Reaper
I The BreatherReview by Justin Croteau
For five years, I The Breather has been reimagining and redefining metalcore. Taking cues from veterans like The Devil Wears Prada and For Today, the band fronts an aggressive,...
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Jul 17, 2014 Reviews
Waiting
Light Up the DarknessReview by Justin Croteau
Light Up the Darkness is a four-piece hard rock outfit that knows how to execute their sound professionally. It’s an underrated experience on several levels from an underrated band....
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Jun 3, 2014 Reviews
Rhema
RhemaReview by Justin Croteau
The hardcore scene has come a long way since its birth, not always for the better. One coupling that became popular was mixing ambient and hardcore/metal elements, and Rhema...
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Apr 7, 2014 Reviews
The Arrival
A Sight to SeeReview by Justin Croteau
These days, most metalcore bands seem to have an “–er” complex. The drums have to be faster, the guitars chuggier, the vocals crazier. A Sight to See has taken...
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Apr 7, 2014 Reviews
Runaways
SumerlinReview by Justin Croteau
Christian radio rock has been dominated by Red, Switchfoot, Thousand Foot Krutch and Pillar for years, but there is always room at the top for new acts, and Sumerlin...
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Apr 5, 2014 Feature
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Jan 17, 2014 Feature
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Jan 12, 2014 Reviews
The Missing Pages
This Divided WorldReview by Justin Croteau
When a group joins the “core” genres, there is a proverbial checklist of things they must do: breakdowns, double bass, breakdowns, maybe some keyboard work, melodic choruses … What...
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Jan 11, 2014 Reviews
Rebuild
The Letter BlackReview by Justin Croteau
Three years after its first full length, worship-band-come-rock-group The Letter Black has followed up its critically-acclaimed debut with Rebuild. The group has expanded on some of the elements of...
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Dec 7, 2013 Feature
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Nov 6, 2013 Reviews
Death Will Reign
Impending DoomReview by Justin Croteau
Impending Doom’s new album, Death Will Reign, is a shining example of every era from the California-based deathcore masters. This album captures the in-your-face feel of their 2012 release,...
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Nov 6, 2013 Reviews
Tiny Little Dots
Lust ControlReview by Justin Croteau
Lust Control, a four-piece punk rock band out of Texas, has brought more than just their namesake to the topic list on their latest release, Tiny Little Dots, covering...
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Nov 6, 2013 Reviews
Gold Digger
SafemodeReview by Justin Croteau
Swedish metalcore band Safemode – who leans more towards the punk side of the metalcore genre, but still delivers that familiar metalcore punk – is at their best on...
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Nov 6, 2013 Reviews
A Cold Fire from the One I Love
Dorean LivesReview by Justin Croteau
Dorean Lives’ A Cold Fire from the One I Loved is one of the best rock albums of 2013. Combining almost every element that has made rock famous, Dorean...
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Oct 13, 2013 Reviews
Iridescence
RevelerReview by Justin Croteau
Reveler’s new album, Iridescence, is a throwback to the early days of metalcore. The group has managed to meld the modern with the traditional for a beautiful result. Though...
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Oct 12, 2013 Reviews
Unveil the Unseen
AfterimageReview by Justin Croteau
When you pick up Afterimage’s new release, Unveil the Unseen, and see it is labeled as deathcore, you’d probably assume two things: It’s extremely breakdown-driven, and it’s massively repetitive....
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Sep 3, 2013 Reviews
Waves
The RestitutionReview by Justin Croteau
Progressive metal has been increasingly gaining notoriety in the predominantly generic metal field. With its roots stretching back to the days of Pink Floyd, more and more bands have...
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Jul 2, 2013 Reviews
The World is Waking
UnspokenReview by Justin Croteau
In a scene with world-class bands like Crowded House, Mercy Me and Third Day, it’s hard for a band to really stand out. Unspoken’s new EP, The World is...
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Jun 9, 2013 Reviews
We Won't Be Shaken
Building 429Review by Justin Croteau
Building 429’s new release, We Won’t Be Shaken, is a heartwarming record with songs that will be stuck in your head for days to come. The album does explore...
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Jun 3, 2013 Reviews
Crown Me, Destroyer
Damien DeadsonReview by Justin Croteau
Ryan Helm, formerly of Demon Hunter and The Ascendicate, and his project Damien Deadson have just released their sophomore album Crown Me, Destroyer through Infamous Empire Records. The album...
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Jun 3, 2013 Reviews
Know Hope
The Color MoraleReview by Justin Croteau
The Color Morale comes out swinging with their third studio release, Know Hope. This album is more melodic than their previous releases, but what it lacks in brutality, it...
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May 10, 2013 Reviews
Quiet Frame; Wild Light
Golden YouthReview by Justin Croteau
Golden Youth’s debut album Quiet Frame; Wild Light carries a wide array of sentiments, from playful tracks (like “Brother In the Morning” and “Seven Seas”), to mellow (like the...
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