For the band Guardian, their album Buzz is excellent evidence of their ability to adapt to the musical transitions that were happening around them.
ROP Throwback: Guardian’s “Buzz”
Category: Reviews
Reviews and recommendations for what you should be listening to now.
Firsthand Hope: Love Lay Silent
There’s a new metal core band arriving on the scene-- and you are not going to want to miss them. Love Lay Silent is made up of three brothers: singer/screamer Isaac “Ike” Naselli, guitarist Asa “Hyde” Naselli, and drummer Ethan Naselli.
Through Death: Love Letter Kill Shot by Disciple
Love Letter Kill Shot is musically and thematically heavy, it's inventive while still being absolutely in keeping with Disciple's identity, and it offers a new kind of lifeline to listeners. These songs shy away from easy answers, choosing instead to simply walk beside the listener into the grave itself-- and out the other side.
Wrestling With Life Questions: ‘Eclipse’ By Wolves At The Gate
Eclipse is an album not for the faint of heart as it dives deep on spiritual themes presented with polished, hard and heavy headbangers with a few beautiful ballads mixed in to cut the tension.
Random Hero Makes Peace With ‘Tension’
Random Hero navigates these tracks musically as one tight unit, each song hitting every mark it aims for. Lyrically, there's an honesty that has always been a Random Hero hallmark. If you're trying to learn how to live in the tension, to find peace, to hold onto hope-- Tension reassures you that you're not alone, and you've got songs to walk with you until you reach the other side.
Modern Rock Masterpiece: ‘Escape the Fall’ by Relentless Flood
Relentless Flood has brought a beautiful blend of hard rock and real lyrics to the table in their third full length album, Escape the Fall.
Silent Planet Releases B-Side Addressing Abuse
Silent Planet has released a b-side from When the End Began titled "Shark Week." Like all of Silent Planet's art, the track doesn't shy away from heavy themes.
ROP Throwback: Five Songs That Every Tool Fan Should Hear
Though you’re likely listening to Tool’s albums on repeat in preparation for the upcoming release, I thought I’d compile a short list of songs by other artists—many of which were recording music at the same time as Tool—that may have taken some flair and influence from the incomparable prog group.
Indie Artist Recommendation: Divine Martyr
When a group succeeds in their endeavors to be unique while creating a high quality and engaging product, it is most definitely worth shining a light on. Divine Martyr is an Indianapolis-based heavy metal band formed in 2016 featuring tandem vocalists Natalie Lefevra and Luke Mellinger, Jason Hyde on guitar, Woody Hughes on bass and Mark McKowen on drums.
Battle Cries: ‘Victorious’ by Skillet
What does it take to win a battle? Beyond tactics or strategies, you need a good battle cry. With Skillet’s new album Victorious, the battle with depression, doubt, and regret has found its rallying anthem.