Tag: Ambient Metal

Today I am going to spotlight a killer new post-hardcore/post-metal heavy yet melodic band called “Descriptor“. They recently released a new song titled “Deathwork” and it is beautifully heavy, really great and hits me in all the right places. The vocalist can sing with the best of them and whoever is doing the screamed parts does it to the best of his abilities. Very passionate, hopeful, and heart piercing stuff. Imagine HANDS meets Least of These meets My Epic meets La Dispute meets Touche Amore.… Continued →

A Hope For Home have just unleashed their latest song, titled “Years of Silicon” which appears on the new 4 song Ep of the same name (out on September 2nd). Check out the new song below this post and make sure to head over to their bandcamp right here to download, stream, and support.… Continued →

A new band that has actually been around for a few years called “Spirit Breaker” has just now signed with Solid State Records. The label will release the band’s new album, “Cura Nata”, on August 13th which you can pre-save here. You can also order on CD and see full track list right here.… Continued →

Shane, why must you create such fresh, relevant, heart wrenching new music? This song literally grabs you by the throat and well, releases a flood of all the best emotions. In reality, this song does anything but “Choke” you but it does grip you with a collection of notes and music performed by a talented ensemble of well seasoned musicians. I have always loved Shane’s voice and work in music since the very first few “Demos” he sent me in his first band – Hands, all those years ago.… Continued →

The band Lightworker has just signed with Solid State Records and have unleashed their mighty fine new track, “Empyre”. The song will appear on the band’s debut Solid State full length, “Fury by Failure” due out June 12th. Listen to the song below and pre-order the album right here. What do you think?… Continued →

Memphis, TN. based metalcore band What We Do in Secret, have just signed with Facedown Records. Their debut FD album “Repose” is out November 22nd. Read more below. You can find their new song “918” below this message. These guys remind me of a cross between the awesome sounds of Hands, Norma Jean, Between the Buried and Me, and Memphis May Fire.… Continued →

Check out this really cool interview I recently did with Shane Ochsner of Hands and Everything in Slow Motion. We cover everything from the Hands catalog to EISM, Music, and everything in between. Check out both Hands and EISM at Facedown Fest this May.

The band Hands first formed back in 2007, releasing a couple of “Demos” of which I was a strong supporter of. Their songs even appeared on a few of our early digital compilations. I followed Shane and his band’s work closely over the years following their formation from their first independent release, “The Everlasting Ep” (2008), to the incredible full length debut “The Sounds of Earth” (Oort Records/2009) to “Creator” (Facedown Records), “Give Me Rest” (Facedown Records” and finally after a much deserved break, their comeback single “New Heaven / New Earth” (2017/Facedown Records).… Continued →

Long time experimental and avant garde metal artists Kekal have launched upon us “Root of All Evil” as a free download. With a hefty 6:27 track time, this is showing us promise that their next album in 2018 will continue to blow us away with more innovation and creativity we’ve come to expect from this unique outfit. The album is entitled “Deeper Underground” and I personally can’t wait to hear more. Listen below and share your comments.… Continued →

Read this review of Hands new EP!

Shane O. and the band Hands are back with a brand new 2 song single titled “New Heaven / New Earth”. You can listen to the track “New Heaven” below. They are releasing this 2 song single in advance of their reunion set at Facedown Fest this May. Order this 2 song single on a limited 7″ vinyl along with some other merchandise from Facedown here. I just sent off an interview to Shane so we shall have answers to all those burning questions very soon.… Continued →

Within the past 24 hours, Facedown Records has hinted at an upcoming album, to be announced tomorrow, via two cryptic videos. Some of the guesses from fans have included Everything in Slow Motion, Attalus, and Hands. Check out both of the videos below and let us know which band you think it is. … Continued →