Tag: Nu Metal

I remember when I first heard this song. It was on the Tooth & Nail Songs from the Penalty Box compilation, amidst other songs ranging from pop-punk to hardcore and everything in-between. But Blindside was hard to peg. It was heavy and raw, and kind of hardcore, but not really. There was a mild rap influence in the delivery, but it wasn’t really rapcore either.… Continued →

Relent has been around and making music longer than most realize; most likely myself included. A 2 song ep in 2016, the Heart Attack ep (2019), the re-release of the Heart Attack ep (2020), with 2 new tracks, and now a full length, aptly titled, “Heavy”. And yes. Yes, it is.… Continued →

We Are PIGS has dropped the track “Kids” featuring Brian “Head” Welch and J.R. Bareis (of Love and Death) as well as Morgan Lander of Kittie. The song addresses issues facing this generation and offers hope for the future. A portion of the sales from the track go to We Are Moving the Needle and The Whosoevers.… Continued →

Living Fire recently dropped a new ep, titled “Mercy Between Love & Hate”. This release was different than what I was expecting, but a in a really good way. The new ep shows the guys leaning in a much more hard rock/nu metal direction and they pull it off quite well.… Continued →

These 5 Down was an amazing nu-metal band that sounded akin to Korn. Their first cd was played so many times when I was stationed in the military. I even ran into a guy one time wearing the band’s t-shirt & we have been friends ever since. For like 20 some years now.… Continued →

Zahna just unleashed her heavy new song titled “Better Run!” and you can take a listen to it below in lyric video form. The song is available on digital networks now. What do you think of this new track? Hard Rock is Back!… Continued →

The guys in Love and Death will not only be releasing a very long awaited follow-up to their  2013 debut release, “Between Here and Lost” this week, but will also be performing a livestreamed show with some special guests (Lacey Sturm, Matty Mullins, and Keith Wallen)! The wait for the new album, “Perfectly Preserved” is finally over!… Continued →

Earth Groans is a metal band with an explosive, thundering sound that grips its listeners with their sound. Interest in the band in the past few years seems to have skyrocketed among fans of the genre and for good reason. So when you hear news of something new from them headed your way, you pay attention.… Continued →

Rockfest Records’ nu metal band, Relent, have released a new song, “Think You Got It” and are currently in the studio recording the followup to their debut release, “Heart Attack”. The band delivers their hard hitting style once again and continues to build the anticipation for their sophomore release. Check out the lyric video below and let us know if youre ready for more from these guys.… Continued →

Here’s another obscure band for ya! Broken released one LP on Mercy Street Records which had a small yet diverse array of artists: Real (Nu metal), Popcorn (rap), one of Seventh Day Slumber’s early releases & Salt (Southern rock). Broken has a hard hitting heavy rapcore/nu-metal sound. They released 3 songs to indie Christian rock/loud radio: Beautiful, Stand & Cage.… Continued →

Fresno, Cali nu-metal band Gryp (fronted by educator Curtis Shamlin) is epic imho. First heard this band’s firt release Indecision while checking out demos at a defunct Christian bookstore in Bloomington, IL & I was immediately hooked. It was different than what was out in 1997 in the Christian realm with staples Ungrateful, Heal Me Back & You Were There.… Continued →

Earlier this week, Relent posted about “numusic” now that they’re back from tour. Anyone eager to hear more from these guys?… Continued →

Andrew Schwab and Project 86 have just made their debut 1998 “Self Titled” album available once again for streaming/digital purchase. The album has been offline for a number of years probably due to some offense with the song “Independence?”. This album put the Orange County, CA. band on the map in 1998 and by the time of “Drawing Black Lines” in 2000, this band’s mark was clearly felt.… Continued →

Indie hard rock/nu-metal favorites – Poetic Descent, are back with a brand new single titled “Shallow Graves” (Feat. Paul Carnahan of Time & Eternity) this Friday! Check out a teaser clip below and watch the lyric video premiere right here on IVM July 24th. See below.… Continued →

Finnish rapcore at its finest in the early days of nu-metal. Simply said, this is one of the most high energy bands imho ever (just see the video for their song “Point of No Return”). It seems they did not keep the same label as each release was through a different one.… Continued →

I’ve reviewed 3 different releases from Shadow Puncher (for 2 different publications), and one of the things I’ve noticed is the diversity of sounds and influences on each project. While the one-man band from Norway functions within the death metal genre, each release has a different feel. The earliest material had a strong thrash influence, then moved into a djent-heavy sound.… Continued →

A little over a year ago, I wrote a review for “Heart Attack” by new(er) nu metal band, Relent. Recently, the band has re-released the ep on Rockfest Records and so, I thought I’d re-review the re-release. Without looking back to the review done last March, let’s revisit “Heart Attack”, including the newly added tracks.… Continued →

If you’ve yet to hear Relent, you’re missing out. The nu metal/hard rock outfit from San Antonio came out swinging with their debut ep, “Heart Attack” last year that was a front to back slammer. The band has more recently signed with Rockfest Records with plans to re-release the debut ep, which will include their newest song, “Low”.… Continued →

Oklahoma’s Gears of Redemption is Nu-metal at its finest imho. RIYL: Korn, These 5 Down, etc… Complete with a thumping bass guitar, driving drums & angst ridden vocals, this 4 piece band brings the controlled chaos. 2000’s The War of Blood & Rust (released by Godfather records) was the only album to emerge before the band disbanded.… Continued →

In a Facebook Live earlier tonight, Relent announced the release of their next single, “Low”. The track will drop on May 8th, wherever you get your music and will appear on the re-release of the bands debut ep (release date TBA), “Heart Attack” through Rockfest Records. The song has already been leaked in a Facebook Live session by head of Rockfest Records and Seventh Day Slumber frontman, Joseph Rojas.… Continued →

Nu-metal band Relent, has signed to Rockfest Records this past week. The band, who released their debut ep, “Heart Attack” last year, can be seen on the City Rockfest Tour later this year and will also be performing with Fire From the Gods in Austin, TX on March 17th despite the cancellation of SXSW.… Continued →

Just a short while ago, nu metal band Relent dropped a cover of the song “Jesus Freak” in honor of the 24th anniversary of DC Talk’s album of the same name. Check the video out below and leave your thoughts. (Dude. That breakdown.)… Continued →

Thousand Foot Krutch are releasing a special version of their album “The End Is Where We Begin” on deluxe double Vinyl. Pre-order the double vinyl right here. Read more about this vinyl pressing, below.… Continued →

This 5-song EP contains 3 songs of melodic death metal (tracks 2-4) sandwiched in between 2 longer, unusual songs that genre-wise feature a hybrid of nu metal, doom metal and some classical instrumentation. Stylistically, the middle 3 tracks are similar to bands like Pantokrator, World to Ashes and similar melodeath bands (or In Flames and At the Gates from a mainstream perspective), but there is not a huge emphasis on the lead guitar.… Continued →

Sometime last year, Brandon was kind enough to introduce me to a band named Relent. At the time, the band only had a 2 song ep available called “Embers”, but it was more than enough to pique my interest. What we have in these guys is a what I’m going to call a new nu metal sound.… Continued →

After a long absence, These 5 Down have returned, bringing their style of hard rock back to the masses with a new album titled, “The 2nd Coming”. The first single off the album, “Coming of the Son” is available now and you can check out a brief clip of it below.… Continued →

Hard rock and nu metal fans rejoice! These 5 Down have returned! Preparing to release their first album in over 12 years, the band has released their first single, “Coming of the Son” off the upcoming release, “The 2nd Coming”. The single is a strong statement that the band is back with a vengeance.… Continued →

I Am Second, an outreach ministry dedicated to getting involved in the lives of others and keeping Jesus first, has just released “Loud Krazy Love”, a documentary featuring Brian “Head” Welch and his daughter Jennea on Showtime. I Am Second has a number of videos featuring folks from all walks of life and showing the difference Christ has made in their lives.… Continued →

Alt-Metal band, Poetic Descent have been making quite a name for themselves since launching their group earlier this year. They’ve built up a steady fanbase of music fans eager to hear the next big thing. The band will enter the studio again soon for their next single and you can read the full press release with details, below.… Continued →

P.O.D. have just dropped the music video for their new fun party anthem “Rockin’ With The Best” and you can check it out below. The song runs between classic hits like “Rock The Party (Off The Hook)” and “Boom”. Just a fun little track meant to amp you up and I’m sure there is more serious content to be found on the full record just the rest of their vast catalog.… Continued →