Mind Equals Blown

Scarlet O’Hara may not be on everyone’s radar just yet, but it’s only a matter of time.  I’ll admit I hadn’t given them much of a chance at first, but this release is really deserving of attention.  Reigning from Texas and touching on hardcore roots, the screamed vocals are a little lacking in range, but

After being familiar with The Word Alive for so long, it’s feels strange to say that they have finally come out with a debut album.  Empire EP was anything but lacking, and the band made a point that there were great things in the works as they easily found themselves touring alongside well-known bands on

The Devil Wears Prada is back, bringing ‘the heavy’ and pleasing fans as they always have.  An interesting idea for a concept album, Zombie EP is the band’s idea of a fun and creative project – and surely something the scene will eat up.  It’s been a pretty low-profile project, adding to the eeriness of

With Monument, Miss May I has attempted to refine their sound and pull things together a bit more.  Great vocals, both clean and screamed, are present.  With Levi Benton’s wide range being used in layers at times, they have found a strength they can rely on.  From the first track, “Our Kings,” it becomes apparent

St. Louis natives In the Midst of Lions have come up with some great work for their sophomore release, The Heart of Man. Greatness is expected of any band that signs to Facedown Records, and ITMOL don’t let the label down by any means.

From loyal fans to haters, beefs with bands considered to be similar, and a naturally angered attitude toward the everyday world, The Acacia Strain have been bringing listeners heaviness for quite some time.  The recent release, Wormwood, has been hyped for months by studio updates, comedic videos, and small teasers in order to keep fans

I’ll never forget being impressed after seeing Norma Jean for the first time at Ozzfest ’06.  They’re a substantially heavy band with an easily recognized sound; unique, emotional vocals with plenty of heat, and in-your-face guitar tones, panic chords and riffing that do more than hold their own.  Norma Jean is a band many have

Structures, a currently unsigned band that may have not been on many people’s radar (mine included), are a five piece, progressive metal band out of Toronto, Ontario.  Their EP entitled, All of the Above, dropped April 6th, and I personally wish I’d known much sooner.