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REVIEW : blessthefall - Witness

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Some great clean vocals with screams added in

INTERVIEW : All Ships At Sea

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A glimpse into the heart of the band All Ships At Sea...

REVIEW : Take It Back! - Atrocities

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Take It Back! are back for their second release on Facedown Records! Atrocities was released on November 10th if you haven't already picked it up and are a fan of punk/hardcore.

REVIEW : Days Divide - Aurora

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Band: Days Divide Title: Aurora Label: N/A Release Date: 2009 Review by: Rebecca Cicione Tracklisting

All We Know
Edge Of The Earth
Sunset Eyes
Long Sleeves
Uprising
Left Behind
The End Has Come
Burn Away
The Getaway

There are some indie bands that deserve attention from music gurus, avid fans, and labels looking for a great investment. They are a cut above the rest due to their mature sound, high recording quality, and mature songwriting – but they’re sometimes hard to find. Apparently, Lexington, KY has been hiding hard rock act Days Divide for a little over a year now.… Continued →

INTERVIEW : Interview with Jonathan Dunn, Solid State's Director of A&R

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Solid State's Jonathan Dunn (DH Bassist) takes some time for IVM

REVIEW : As Bold As Lions - s/t EP

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Want to see your parents do some hardcore punches and kicks at church on Sunday?

REVIEW : Frank Schweikhardt - Life But No More

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Frank Schweikhardt fits perfectly on the XRA roster, bringing a slow and minimalist acoustic sound that melds perfectly with his soft baritone. It’s like a stripped down Iron & Wine and a solo Husband&Wife mixed with a non-Cynical David Bazan.

REVIEW : Seabird - Rocks Into Rivers

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Do you enjoy pop music? Do you like pianos? If the answer is 'yes' you probably already have Seabird's debut and now they've come back at the end of a decade for their sophomore release, Rocks Into Rivers. Some of the best material they've written is here so be sure to check it out.

REVIEW : Before There Was Rosalyn - The Fuhrer: An Allegory of a History of Deception

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Before There Was Rosalyn joins a great group of Texas bands including Oh, Sleeper, The Famine, and many more.

REVIEW : What If This Dream Is All We Have? - Look Outside Your Window

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Who would think that a young man would write an epic song about World World II in 2009?

REVIEW : Venia - Victory By Surrender

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Female-fronted melodic metal from Finland.

REVIEW : Advent - Naked and Cold

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Some good Hardcore/Metal from North Carolina

REVIEW : Terra Terra Terra - Mind Like A Man, Soul Like A Child

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Did I ever mention that I used to have a Planet of the Apes lunchbox when I was a kid... 'cause I did.

REVIEW : Saving Grace - Unbreakable

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Some Thunder from Down Under. Well at least close to Down Under...

INTERVIEW : Sleeping Giant

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A friend and I recently caught up with Tommy, front man of Sleeping Giant, before one of their shows on the Winds of Plague and Stick to Your Guns tour. A very clean cut, straightedge guy, he spoke about worship, ministry, and plans for a new album. It’s rather lengthy – but more than worth the read. After the interview, we were able to witness their incredibly energetic and powerful set. With determination and backing from fans both in and out of the church, Sleeping Giant shows no signs of slowing down any time soon.… Continued →

REVIEW : Orphan Project - Spooning Out The Sea

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I think after the last one, Dale (Metal Pulse Radio) must have decided to take it easy on me with this one...

REVIEW : These Hearts - Mistakes And Second Takes

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Popcore from Fargo, North Dakota.

REVIEW : Seabird - 'Til We See the Shore

By Michael Mayer III in Reviews | Comments closed

Seabird will be releasing their sophomore album, Rocks Into Rivers, next week so this week we revisit their catchy debut. Don't miss this piano based pop/rock band who create a solid blend of hooks and beats easy to dance to.