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Nashville-based nautical rock outfit Rusty Shipp spent the summer and fall building hype for their latest release, Liquid Exorcist. Now fans of 90s grunge with a modern twist have an opportunity to dive head-first into this immersive experience of an album.
Cypress & Co have released a new single titled, "Underworld." "Underworld" has a melodic, ethereal sound with a catchy beat that has you humming along almost instantaneously.
Phantom Anthem is the 8th and most recent full-length studio album from melodic metalcore band August Burns Red, and this October it turned two years old! We thought we'd revisit the three singles and music videos released from this album: “Invisible Enemy” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sWKKKNRV90 The band received a Grammy nomination for "Invisible Enemy" under the "Best Metal [...]
With their absolutely masterful pairing of vocal tones and the ability to bring in symphonic and electronic elements without ever compromising the gritty heaviness, Bayless's Ready. Aim. is easily the strongest release this year from an independent rock band. Beyond simply having all of the right elements in play, Jared and Vanessa (aided by an exceptional production team) execute those elements with polish and professionalism that could see them easily standing alongside the biggest rock releases this year. If you take a shot on only one band you haven't heard of this year, Bayless should be a top contender.
The Evening Hate EP proves that in this new era of more direct relationship with RED fans, the band is able to deliver with precision on what those fans want.
Gold Frankincense & Myrrh surprised fans with an early Christmas gift on the day after Halloween. They amped up and put their unique stamp on a rocking version of "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year" in addition to a brightly colored and festive music video to go along with the tune.
In their latest EP, Prelude, Theody crafts a story of the beginning of an ascent after a fall into the depths of darkness.
Paradise Now puts themselves squarely in the center of the Christian rock scene with this debut on Tooth & Nail Records, leaving listeners clamoring for more from this high-octane and energetic group from Wales.
Every good road trip needs a soundtrack. If you're journeying through the wreckage of dysfunction, addictions, and internal darkness? I Didn't Come Here to Die by White Collar Sideshow is your soundtrack.
Turn the Light On is an album with something for every rock fan, from impressive rangy vocals to hard and heavy metal and screamed vocals.