Tag: Solid State Records
December 31, 2020
I was going to write a little intro to this list of mine, but in the end I figured I’d just let it speak for itself. Alot of great music dropped despite all the year brought us and these are my top 20. Let me know what you think!
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September 27, 2020
Wolves At The Gate New Single, "Counterfeit (Redux)"
In case you weren’t aware, Wolves At The Gate will be releasing a new ep on Solid State Records on October 9th, called “Dawn”. The ep will feature 6 alternate versions of songs that appeared on their most recent release, “Eclipse”. Check out the track below, and presave the new ep HERE.… Continued →
Death Therapy Covers Living Sacrifice "Reject" (feat. Brook Reeves)
Jason Wisdom has a real talent for putting out really great music, whether it be in Becoming the Archetype, Death Therapy, The Reversalist, among others. This past week Death Therapy teamed up with Impending Doom frontman, Brook Reeves to deliver a cover of “Reject” by Living Sacrifice. The song has a real industrial metal feel to it that works really well.… Continued →
Earth Groans Releases New Track "Shatter", New Album, "Waste" To Release Oct 23rd
Earth Groans will be releasing their 2nd ep of 2020, “Waste”, on Solid State Records, October 23rd. As of now, you can place preorders and presaves HERE. The first single, “Shatter” dropped this past Friday; you can check it out below. Who’s looking forward to hearing more from these guys???… Continued →
September 18, 2020
Fit For A King Release New Video For "The Path"
Coinciding with the release of the new album, “The Path”, which dropped today, Fit For A King has released a new video for the album’s title track. The new album maintains much of the band’s heaviness from the past while adding some more melodic content as well. We’ll have a review coming your way in the near future.… Continued →
September 8, 2020
Fit For A King Virtual Release Show, Thurs 9/10
Fit For A King has recorded a live set at the Masquerade in Atlanta, GA that they say is essentially the same set they would have been performing live had current events made touring impossible. The set will streamed free on Twitch Thursday, 9/10 and will be a release show of sorts for the new album, “The Path”, due out a week from Friday.… Continued →
September 4, 2020
Wolves At The Gate Return With New EP
In what seems to be a surprise announcement, Wolves At The Gate just let all their fans know that they are releasing an EP titled “DAWN” that will be released on October 8th through Solid State Records. It appears to be a remix release with possible new versions of some of their classics?… Continued →
August 21, 2020
Lightworker - Empyre (Music Video)
This incredible new band on Solid State Records called Lightworker just dropped their official music video for the song “Empyre” and let me just tell you, it’s epic! Make sure you pick this album up if you haven’t yet. I got my vinyl version a few days ago and it rules.… Continued →
August 7, 2020
Song of the Day: Warlord - Where the Road Forks
If you asked me what the heaviest Christian release of all time was, a strong contender would be the self-titled EP from Portand’s Warlord (not to be confused with the secular heavy metal band of the same name). One of the earliest releases on the Tooth & Nail imprint, Solid State Records, their debut EP featured deep, dark, heavy riffs and lengthy songs.… Continued →
August 1, 2020
Lifelong - Above The Waves (Official Music Video)
Check out the brand new music video from Southern California based melodic hardcore/punk band, Lifelong, right here at IVM. The music video is for the song “Above The Waves” which appears on the album of the same time, available now through Solid State Records.
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July 7, 2020
Fit For a King Announce New Album and Release Date
Fit For a King are back with a brand new full length album titled “The Path” which will see a release on September 18th through Solid State Records. You can Pre-Order bundles right here. Check out the album cover and track list, below.
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June 19, 2020
Lifelong - Above The Waves (New Song Out Now on Solid State Records)
Lifelong are back with their new song titled “Above The Waves” and first on new label home, Solid State Records. Album out July 17th. Check out the pop-punk influenced Melodic Hardcore song below and read the lyrics as well. “Above The Waves” is now available wherever you stream/download music. Fans of A Day To Remember, Chunk!,… Continued →
May 8, 2020
Song of the Day: Extol - Reflections of a Broken Soul
When Extol’s first album came out in 1998, the Christian hard music scene had been dominated by hardcore and the then-developing metalcore sound. This was being spearheaded prominently by labels like Solid State Records (a division of Tooth & Nail), and Facedown Records. Enter Norway’s Extol. No one quite knew what to do with them.… Continued →
April 20, 2020
Lightworker Signs To Solid State Records and Drops First New Single
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.… Continued →
February 18, 2020
Silent Planet Drops "Trilogy", Goes On Tour
Silent Planet have just dropped “Trilogy” (Listen below) and have begun their new tour. Check out dates by clicking right here. Check out the cinematic and extremely well done music video, below.
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Lifelong Sign to Solid State Records, To Release Debut Album This Year
Lifelong, the hardcore band where melody meets the beauty of chaos and spiritually engaging lyrical output, will release their debut album this year on Solid State Records. It’ll be out in Spring. Follow Lifelong here on instagram and follow for updated info.
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February 12, 2020
Song of the Day: Wolves At The Gate - Man of Sorrows
Keeping it more current because I’m known to wallow in 90’s and early 00’s nostalgia. It is time to step forward in time a little. Does 2012 count as more current? I mean it is only 8 years ago, right? Well Wolves At The Gate have been making quality music for more than a decade and have released 4 nearly perfect full length albums (+ several eps and a covers ep) in their careers with Solid State Records.… Continued →
February 11, 2020
Earth Groans Announces TWO New eps, Release New Single
Last week, Earth Groans announced the release of their upcoming ep, “Prettiest of Things”, which will drop on March 6th on Solid State Records, so you don’t have long to wait. However, the band also released the first single off that ep, titled “Springs”. You can check the track out below and pick it up at any digital retailer.… Continued →
November 30, 2019
Beloved (US) Make Triumphant Return at the 2020 Edition of Furnace Fest
First of all, Furnace Fest will make a return in 2020 with an as yet to be determined/announced lineup….except in the case of BELOVED. Yep, the highly underrated Solid State Records band who released an Ep and Full length on Solid State Records (plus some other indie recordings pre-Solid State) before calling it quits with a few members joining other bands like Advent and The Almost (among others), IS BACK and ready to rock your faces off.… Continued →
November 21, 2019
Haste The Day 15th Anniversary Vinyl from Solid State
In a follow up to the news posted a few days ago, Solid State is releasing a special 15th Anniversary Edition of Haste The Day “Burning Bridges” with special liner notes to go with the awesome (metalcore) sounds. Vinyl goes on sale at 10am PST today! These classic vinyl releases are being produced/created by UnoriginalVinyl in association with T&N and Solid State.… Continued →
November 19, 2019
New Vinyl Coming From Tooth & Nail and Solid State Records
I have insider knowledge that some big vinyl releases are on the way from the T&N family of artists, many of which are considered fan loved Classics. All I can say is that you need to click this link here for the T&N/Solid State Records vinyl newsletter. News to follow soon.… Continued →
October 14, 2019
REVIEW : The Devil Wears Prada - The Act
Longtime metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada is back with an incredible album that should be the surprise of the year.
Let’s be honest, metalcore has become somewhat predictable with only a few bands making quality music. Even still, it’s become stagnant as there has been very little growth in the genre over the past decade.… Continued →
October 1, 2019
Death Therapy - It's OK
Death Therapy now have a video to accompany “It’s OK,” featuring some nice guest vocals from Matt Baird of Spoken. The song is taken from their sophomore album Voices, which is available on Solid State Records.
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September 7, 2019
Empty "Hope & The Loss Of It" Out Now
Empty have just released their Solid State Records debut record titled “Hope & The Loss of It” which is available everywhere now. Listen to the title track below and go purchase some goods direct from the band right here.
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August 22, 2019
The Devil Wears Prada Announce New Album
The Devil Wears Prada will be releasing The Act on October 11 through Solid State Records. The band’s last album, Transit Blues, was released in 2016. You can find out more details and pre-order by clicking here.
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July 25, 2019
REVIEW : Wolves at the Gate - Eclipse
Coming off of their undeniably best album to date, Wolves at the Gate is back with their fourth release.
Eclipse begins with “The Cure,” which was the first single released for the album. Already, lyrics are beaming from the album. “I can taste the misery, spitting out the remedy. All I’ve been through, all that I’ve seen, these eyes, this heart still can’t dispel the lies.”… Continued →
Demon Hunter - The Negative
Demon Hunter has released a music video for “The Negative,” one of their singles from War. Directed by Oleg Masnyy, the artistic and constantly-shifting visuals accentuate the introspective lyrics very well. War is available now on Solid State Records.
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July 19, 2019
Norma Jean - [Mind Over Mind]
Good afternoon, metalheads. Norma Jean have released their first single from All Hail, titled “[Mind Over Mind].” You can hear the song on YouTube below. As well, here’s a link for other streaming options. All Hail is available October 25 on Solid State Records.
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July 18, 2019
Oh, Sleeper Releases New Video, "Fissure"
Oh, Sleeper has released a music video (watch it below) for the song “Fissure” off their new album, “Bloodied/Unbowed”, which released just last week. The band is currently on tour with Famous Last Words, Convictions, and Empty.
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July 12, 2019
New Wolves At The Gate Track, "Counterfeit" (Song in Post)
Wolves at the Gate have dropped another new track today, titled “Counterfeit”. The song is the fourth to be released off the upcoming release, “Eclipse”, due out later this month on July 26th on Solid State Records. Check out “Counterfeit” below and tell us what you think.
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