Bullying someone is no fun. It hurts the person heavily inside. You can see no scars because it's all "just words" that have damaged someone so bad.
I'm sure a lot of people in today's society suffer psychological problems caused by bullying. It's such a bad thing that needs to be spoken of far more in public and most of all removed.
The All Depraved put out a song with a important subject.
I'm glad thrashers All Depraved picked up this topic and put out a song with a proper title. People who commit bullying really "Don't care what's wrong or right" anymore. I hope this song helps to make more people sensible that this is a serious problem.
If you see someone who is affected by this please them. Show courage and don't look away - fight against bullying!
Musically it's packed in a fat riff that spreads a lot of positive up-powering energy. You can hear the fun the musicians transport with their performance. I think they had a lot of fun putting the song together. Throughout all the heavyness you'll spot lighter moments that let the song breathe and prevent it from becoming monotone or overloaded in just one style.
Make sure to follow the band on Facebook. I'm sure they will have to say a lot more in the future.
I like thie music direction that the songs spread that Wax Mekanix contributes to this digital only release.
The songs sound fresh. The music denies to be pressed into a single folder. Instead it always changes into the directions that fits to the mood of the moment.
This EP features songs "In Stereo" as the sign promises.
Already the opener "Head" will please all Rock fans out there that are open-minded. It rocks without any fears or negativity on the mind straight away. It's unusual refrain and message will stick in many heads for a long time. It even invites to dance to it in a typical rock club. The never ending lyrics give it a feeling of a wire that winds into the endless.
The second contribution "Manchester Strawberry Blonde" feels more like a intermission. It's more of vocals mixed up with a drum pattern. The voice sounds out of a total different direction and some female voice breaks in at the beginning. Finally it fades with the tonality of the beginning. Not my favorite but for sure a nice experiment.
My favorite after some re-listening sessions turned out to be "Freak Boutique". The hacked way the riff goes and stops always jumps into my ears. It invites to listen closer and just let yourselves join the good vibes this one spreads. Good rocking stuff with unusual structure that just makes me even more curious on what Wax Mekanix hopefully has to offer in the future.
The songs that Troll Teeth recorded for this Split EP are of a total different direction. They belong to the total epic exerimentation field and didn't found my sympathy. I disliked all the high tonality and the raw and edgy sounds they present to the listener but it's for sure a highlight to those seeking something out of the ordinary music catalog.
The EP is available as a download for 5 USD on the Bandcamp page of Electric Talon Records.
Some bands remain a legend. Also their lifespan may have been short they are often going round in the heads and hearts of music fans for a long time.
It must have been like this with the band October Thorns, a progressive rock band that formed in 1999. They only released one six track demo but that particular one had great reviews in international megazines like Aardshock and Germany‘s Heavy Oder Was?
The cover of the first single already gives a thought that something unusual hides here.
The line-up had members with them that should put a mark in other bands at a later time frame.
Vocalist Paul LaPlaca went on to play with Chris Caffery (Savatage/Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Ted Poley (Danger Danger), Carnivore AD and currently plays with Drift Into Black, while bassist David Z went on to make a name for himself with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Joan Jett, Jeff Scott Soto, and his own band, ZO2. On July 14, 2017, David Z was tragically killed in a vehicle crash while on tour with Adrenaline Mob.
These days a re-worked (remixed and remastered) version of the demo along with bonus material is on it's way to be released in 2022. We at the Heavy Metal Underdogs blog were fortune enough to have a listen to the first single "Circle Game" and were impressed by the blow-away feeling it shares.
The first single "Circle Game" starts dreamlike with some guitar notes flying around with percussion adding to the atmosphere. Only seconds later the music explodes into a bright stream of pushing frequency. Gentle guitars touch the listeners ears with straight vocals writing the story. It's fine to hear the sound doesn't get overloaded also the solo section expands the volume of the highlighted music instruments. The vocals are partly multi-layered. I think this wasn't a standard in 1999 so it's a surprise to hear. The layering is set at proper moments so it adds to climatic moments of the sound and doesn't get on the nerves of the listener. The powerful end marks a sign in the mind to keep a eye on this release in the future.
You can listen to "Circle Game" for yourselves on digital streaming platforms listed up on this link.
In addition to “Circle Game,” the full album will include unreleased mixes of the songs “Leviathan” and “Sounds of Life,” as well as unheard demo tracks. It's set for release in 2022 through Divebomb Records.
Make sure to follow the band on Social Media so you won't miss this long lost gem.
Some time ago we had a talk here if wearing hijab and playing metal is a fitting combination. A trio of women from Indonesia is brave enough to share the love for heavy music and staying true to their beliefs at the same time. They formed Voice of Baceprot and gained attention with playing covers of well known songs of acts like Rage against the machine.
Soon the band will head over to Europe to perform a limited number of shows at the Netherlands, France, Belgium and Switzerland beginning November 28th and going through December 10th.
Make sure to see them - I think this is a rare opportunity to see them live.
The dates of the 2021 European tour of Voice Of Baceprot.
If you've not heard them yet here is a teaser to their sound.
Are musicians always in need of a big budget to get something great done ? The brand new Lady Beast EP has a basic sound but not a big production behind it.
The cover invites to think about it's meaning.
Nevertheless the band put together great songs. They feel like very different parts flow into each other without cutting edges.
The music also feels outworked more - take the vocals as example. They are more fine tuned this time and often show many different aspects and approach on high singing in a different way compared to similar material of other bands.
In fact I have to listen to these songs multiple times to fully get inside. That surprised me a bit. The good side is that it didn't kick me away at first listen so I kept trying another time and was rewarded with the discovery of the mentioned refined work on their music.
If you're into classic power metal you'll quickly get this started but it will do something with you. Maybe you'll feel the way I did - thinking wow - this is somewhat different than music I've heard before. This goes especially for the songs "Blood For Blood" and "Kill The King".
The guitar solos go deeper. They are highlighted through a significant higher toned sound and stand out of the sound. It's like this on all of the songs of this EP.
Pre-Order the CD (10 bucks) or LP on screen printed black/white splatter vinyl (20 euro)
Did you know that Herman Rarebell (the longtime former drummer of The Scorpions) recorded a solo record 40 years ago ? Neither did I. The bigger was the fun of having the chance to listen to this gem in a remastered version of "Nip In The Bud" now.
The artwork was created by Storm Thorgerson’s team at Hipgnosis.
The sound on the album sticks to a compact yet pressure-filled structure. From the eleven tracks on offer "Rock your all" stands out with it's broken riff structures. It's a typical rocker going straight but the riffs present it a ear-splitting way. What a wild song!
"Triangle" follows on this route. It's a more rhythm-oriented number with drums being dominant and the guitar following a shredding way. The last third plays with effects. You won't get this out of your head too fast once listented to it.
"Slob" presents a wild and vicious voice rocking out a similar way Brian Johnson does in AC/DC. The instrumental side is more of a slightly inconstant drum pattern mixed with a direct riff attack.
The journey continues with more of this. "Junk Funk" comes around put together in a jam session. You can feel the spontaneous vibe of the moment it may have been created. I love to hear such elements - it's hardly ever spotable on albums.
A typical stomper follows. This may be a track a bit closer to typical Scorpions songwriting so it's food that appeals to more people. It's still rude enough so don't think of any commercial song in here.
Track nine introduces more riff-fun all the way. I think it may have been done the direct and fast way, too. It's a no-pain track in three minutes duration spreading fun all the way.
Finally it's time to listen to "I'll say goodbye". As the name suggests it comes with a more hymm like format. It's not in a sad way. It's more of remembering good times in a "glad to have had it" style. The fade out keeps hope for a continue some other day.
The remastered version will be available through Aviator Management on August 27th 2021. A pre-save link for the album is also available if you want to have it in your digital collection the day it comes out. Have a little pre-listen with the single "Rock you all" and keep in contact with Herman Rarebell through Facebook.
This band coming from the Austrian Alps (Kärnten) kicks it out straight forward taking no prisoners.
Bandpicture of the band All Depraved, Photo Credit: Tom of All Depraved.
Sometimes when you get sends like this one it's hard to know what to expect.
But this time a positive surprise came out of the bag. This gem which is yet to be released on May 2th 2021 features a frame of constant
pushing drums provided by guest drummer Adrian Erlandsson (At The Gates, The Haunted).
The air is filled with classic razor sharp thrash riffs that cut straight and direct. At the same time they feel slightly layered at some points which gives it it fuller sound structure.
The vocals go a slightly growling way. Happily they don't go too deep so they are understandable. That's a big pro in my ears
because it gives the refrain a hugh push and together with all the backing vocals it builds up to be a ear catcher.
The whole song takes a turn
when it changes to the solo section. I love those midtempo changes, it gives a new view on the main riff of the track and a chance for all those who love to headbang like a propeller.
This track works fine as a introduction. It also leaves me asking how the other songs the band is working on may sound like. "Makes me blind and insecure" will be released on all streaming plattforms on May 2nd 2021.
Be sure to connect to the band on Facebook and YouTube to get a reminder of the single release.
A full album is about to follow
sometime in 2021, too.
Uplifting - that's the feeling that came to my mind as I heard the first song of the Omaha based band. On the first look you can quickly spot that they have created a own optic for themselves. The music follows this idea to stand out.
Photo Credit: Mistress Desire.
Sure it is based on the Glam Metal genre but adds a slightly rougher shaped note to the melodies. The drums are also tighter and the whole package goes in straight without setting marks that leave a trace behind.
Who are the guys behind the album "Something Bigger" ? I felt the need to have a talk about the band's first tour that got cancelled in the first Corona wave, online shows, the burdens of today's generation and the new album that is in the works.
Heavy Metal Underdogs: I think your sound is outworked more in detail compared to similar bands. The guitar riffs are heavier and darker toned. How did you go along to create your own style ?
Sam Spade - Thank you very much. We have tried very hard to create a sound that is unique and exciting. The Midnight Devils are a new rock n roll band that is very heavily influenced by bands like KISS, The Ramones, and Van Halen yet we aren’t setting out to recreate anything from the past. Our music is familiar yet still unpredictable and fresh. We just combined all of our influences including Elvis, The Rolling Stones, and Motley Crue. It’s ass-shaking party rock n roll that is all about having the best time possible if only for just one night.
You were on tour in March 2020 as the Corona-Virus started to spread and had to stop the tour. How was the situation back in those days for bands ? Did the shutdown come fast or were there still some venues who held the doors open ?
Sam Spade - It was very interesting how it all happened. We got the call to join The Quireboys on as their support band on their US tour. We were blown away and had about a week to get ready and get out to Salt Lake City to start the tour. It was an incredible feeling being able to open for some of your heroes every night across the country. As we started the tour there were slight rumblings of this virus in China that was killing people. We didn’t think anything of it and kept playing shows like normal. About a week into the tour we heard that the virus made it into the USA and some of the cities might start shutting down. We started to get a little nervous and monitor the news more closely. About two weeks into the tour states started closing and we knew we were in trouble but we were going to stick it out as long as possible. Our last show was in New Orleans on March 15th and that night the entire city shut down at midnight. We got off stage The Quireboys manager took us outside and said he loved working with us and this was the hardest thing to do but he had to cancel the rest of the shows. They were worried about making it back to England let alone to the next stop. We were defeated and that hurt badly. We turned around and drove 20 hours straight home thinking this would all be over in a week or two. Here we are one full year later.
Do you think online or car shows are a alternative to real shows ?
Sam Spade - I personally don't think online streaming shows even come close to the real thing. The fact is that we don’t have many other options. I think some great things have been done over the last year but watching a band on your phone just doesn’t have the same sensory effect. You don’t get the lights, sounds, smells, tastes, or touch of an actually rock n roll party. That being said everyone is now exactly on the same level. We are all a captive audience sitting at home on our phones watching and listening. Streaming shows are cool but it pales in comparison to the real thing.
One of the tracks on the debut CD is called "Generation Durt". Do you think this generation has to take more burden than others ?
Sam Spade - Not necessarily. I think it’s really all about your goals and what you are willing to do to get there. Sure it seems like this generation has everything easier but on the other side nothing has been handed to us. Especially in the music business there are so many bands, agents, managers, and labels looking to make an easy dollar off of any artist. There are so many bands and shows that it’s more difficult now to sell records then it was 20 years ago. How do you separate this band from the rest of the guys out there? How do the great bands rise above every other dude with a guitar. There is no easy way and the business has made it more difficult then ever for artists to grow and nurture. Think about this though, what happens when bands like Motley, Alice Cooper, KISS, Poison, Def Leppard all retire? There needs to be another generation of rock n roll stars to step up and follow the guys that laid the blue print.
You are going to record a new album with Chip Z'Nuff on the helm. Do you think his influence will change your sound in some ways ?
Sam Spade - I am very excited to work with Chip on this new album. I am excited to bounce ideas off of him and let him get his hands in The Midnight Devils. We have done a ton of shows with Chip and the boys and he knows exactly what we are supposed to sound like. I think he is going to help us deliver a really incredible record with mega hooks and catchy sing-a-long choruses. We will be staying there in the studio with him in Chicago so it will be four days of hard work and lots of good times. I fully trust Chip and think he is going to help us knock this sophomore release out of the park.
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