Altars - Opposition
Altars (formerly Monuments) just signed with Strike First Records, their debut Opposition is a blast of positive metallic hardcore for fans of Venia / The Ghost Inside / Hundredth
Reviews
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July 10, 2011
Grave Robber - Exhumed
Check out Grave Robber's third full length release "Exhumed", which is actually a collection of new and old songs.
Ed Kowalczyk - Alive
I remember being in high school and rocking out to Live's albums Throwing Copper and the Secret Samahdi. Still great albums today. Some of the songs were just so infectious that getting them stuck in your head on a near daily basis was simply inevitable. If you're familiar with the band I'm sure you can relate.
July 9, 2011
Cornerstone Festival 2011 - Part 1
A brief description of the events of Tuesday and Wednesday at Cornerstone Festival 2011
July 8, 2011
Addison - Gas Money EP
Addison is a pop-punk / alternative band reminiscent of Blink-182 / Millencolin. Check out their 3-song EP called Gas Money.
July 7, 2011
Falling Up - Your Sparkling Death Cometh
Falling Up is back with their newest release Your Sparkling Death Cometh. See how it compares to the bands past albums.
July 6, 2011
My Epic - Broken Voice
I hate excerpts, but I love My Epic, and I love this album, especially their rendition of "Doxology." Review after the jump.
July 5, 2011
Ursa Robotica - The Memory Trigger
A truly heartfelt Electronica project from a fellow IVM staff member.
Hands - Give Me Rest
2011 Album Of The Year?
June 29, 2011
Call To Preserve - Validation
Call To Preserve release their last recording, a 4-song EP called Validation, and its passionate hardcore that everyone should get into
Thousand Foot Krutch – Live At the Masquerade
A very good “Live” release
June 28, 2011
Carrying the Fire - Passed On
Now this is the kind of band I enjoy getting in my inbox for review.
June 23, 2011
These Hearts - Forever Ended Yesterday
I can't find a suitable excerpt to write. Let's just say I know I will be making some people mad, but I am not going to retract anything I have said.
June 22, 2011
Why They Came - Don't Eat from the Candy Tree
Why They Came have a lot of tricks up their sleeve this time around. From more thought-provoking lyrics to more captivating melodies, the songwriting is just all around better, smarter, and more entertaining.
June 21, 2011
Josh Garrels - Love & War & The Sea In Between
Portland folk musician Josh Garrels has released a long, beautiful poetic album. Oh, yeah, and it's free!
June 19, 2011
NoLoveLost - Without Beginning, Without End
Checkout NoLoveLost's debut "Without Beginning, Without End" off of Red Cord Records.
June 17, 2011
Life on Repeat - Struggle + Sleep
Life on Repeat release their Equal Visions Records debut titled "Struggle + Sleep" for fans of The Higher, The Suit, A Day To Remember...
June 15, 2011
Lauren Shera - Once I Was a Bird
Once I Was a Bird is a great collection of songs that are very chill and perfect for an early morning drive or some late night pondering.
August Burns Red - Leveler
August Burns Red releases one of the years most anticipated heavy albums of the year with Leveler. And the question is does it live up to expectations?
June 10, 2011
Hello Kelly - EASYFORYOUTOSAY
I got my first listen of Hello Kelly by pure chance. I was walking through the store and came across the self titled album sitting on the shelf and for some reason or other went to the computer and sampled it and liked what I heard. That was about 3 years ago. 3 years later, we're about to see the release of the band's follow up album, EASYFORYOUTOSAY and it will not by any means disappoint. Let me break it down for you...
June 8, 2011
Tedashii - Blacklight
Tedashii brings it with his third album Blacklight, a collection of gospel style Christian rap tunes with style somewhat like Lecrae's Rehab.
May 30, 2011
Jawbone - Loss of Innocence
Jawbone bring it with their Blood & Ink debut Loss Of Innocence, their relentless hardcore sound channeling Advent and Converge.
May 26, 2011
Baretta May - Signals Vol. 1
Baretta May’s experimental blend of post-hardcore, indie rock, and jam band sounds is highly impressive and well worth checking out for anyone bored with run-of-the-mill rock bands and wanting something fresh and different.
City of Snow - True Reason
City of Snow offer smart guitar work in this modern rock EP full of songs with a positive and hopeful message.
May 24, 2011
Desert Neighbor - I Haven't Always Been Like This
Check out indie/rock band Desert Neighbor's 6 track EP I Haven't Always Been Like This.
May 22, 2011
Dynasty - Truer Living With A Youthful Vengeance
The debut of Dynasty, an energetic hardcore band in the vein of Venia, Messengers, Madball, Terror and more.
May 17, 2011
Bigfoot Wallace - Malleable
An impressive debut from the guitarist of Bearhug, filled with spacey atmosphere, sweet vocals and unexpected twists and turns.
May 16, 2011
Love Begotten - Ugly, Dirty, Poor
My first review in a while, and most definitly a great album to start back with.
May 11, 2011
Tourantula Show Review
Tourantula. Who would expect a less extravagant name for a Family Force 5 tour? Fortunately, no hairy, long-legged arachnids showed their faces at this event (at least not at this particular date), but the show was adventurous nonetheless.
I won’t go into too many details if you haven’t yet seen it, but I will say this – opening band Since Forever has a ton of energy. They’re new to this national tour jamboree and bring an excited, positive, hopeful demeanor to the show. They opened their set with Justin Bieber’s “Baby Baby.”… Continued →
May 4, 2011
Great Awakening - Songs in Secret
Intimate worship for behind closed doors from a mainstay Come&Live! artist