Exceling with their frenzied take on modern melodic metal, FEED HER TO THE SHARKS have developed their sound through equal parts technical complexity and unyielding brutality, mixed with immensely prevailing choruses. From scorching guitar work and crushing breakdowns to a relentless rhythm section and raw vocals, their new album Fortitude runs the gamut and offers something for every headbanger. Revolver comments, “In the savage sea of metalcore, these wild Aussies stay afloat.” Blunt Magazine adds, “FEED HER TO THE SHARKS take melodic metalcore back to its riffy, growly roots.” Continue reading FEED HER TO THE SHARKS PREMIERE SONG AND RELEASE FORTITUDE PRE-ORDERS
2015 UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC COMPETITION – JUDGING PANEL ANNOUNCED
Sinead O’Connor, Alt-J, The Killers, Aimee Mann, Dustin Lynch,
Rosanne Cash, and More Sign On As Judges
December 17, 2014 – Unsigned Only Music Competition revealed today its high-profile judging panel for the 2015 competition, which is now accepting entries. The renowned panel consists of iconic recording artists and journalists and will determine the winners in eleven categories representing a wide variety of commercial genres of music.
Designed for solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major label, Unsigned Only’s goal is to find an outstanding, talented performing artist: a band, singer, or solo artist. Unsigned Only gives away over $100,000 in cash and prizes, including $10,000 in cash and one-on-one mentoring by an elite group of record company executives to the overall Grand Prize winner. First and Second Place winners in each category will also be chosen. The deadline to enter is March 18, 2015. Original and cover songs are accepted in all categories except for Screen Shot which accepts original songs only. Continue reading 2015 UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC COMPETITION – JUDGING PANEL ANNOUNCED
The Birthday Massacre at the Hawthorne Theatre
The December 4th performance by The Birthday Massacre at the Hawthorne Theatre was their best performance yet and easily in the top 5 that I have ever seen. If it was a Mortal Kombat fight, it would have been a “Flawless Victory!!” TBM took control of the Hawthorn Theatre and had everyone yelling “We want more!” Continue reading The Birthday Massacre at the Hawthorne Theatre
A Rebirth of sorts…
I’ve been threatening for years of the return of UnEarthed.Com and this is a huge step forward in that threat. All of the previous interview and reviews are back up, with interviews being complete with images. The reviews will take more time as there are almost 10 times more reviews than interviews. I have a few reviews on deck, so at least there will be some updated content. Hah!
Slik Helvetika – Self Titled – CD Review
Bust out your leather jacket with studs, throw the goat and come with me to 1984! The self titled, self produced release by Slik Helvetika [Screaming Mimi Records] is straight up Metal. This three piece band has a huge sound to headbang to for days! Mikhall Myers (guitar/vocals) shreds his axe much like Zakk Wylde, complete with guitar solos and masterful guitar work, while Steve Salter commands the drum kit like a natural. Continue reading Slik Helvetika – Self Titled – CD Review
American Head Charge – The Feeding – CD Review
Having been a fan of American Head Charge since I first heard “The War of Art” back in 2001, I was really looking forward to hear the latest offering from AHC, “The Feeding” on Nitrus Records/DRT Entertainment. The band has gone through a few line-up changes, but the overall sound of American Head Charge is still hard, heavy and in your face. “Loyalty“, the opening track to “The Feeding,” is a brutal example of what American Head Charge has to offer. Continue reading American Head Charge – The Feeding – CD Review
A18 – Dear Furious – CD Review
Equally catchy and caustic, A18 is a Metalcore band of furious glory. Their 2004 opus, “Dear Furious” [Victory Records], is a burning, gnashing assault of relentless aggression. It is both artful and intense….
Shrill, growled vocals burst through explosive, dense rhythms. Guitars are raw, but bleed massive amounts of groove. A18 is sheer, gut-wrenching power. Continue reading A18 – Dear Furious – CD Review
Killswitch Engage – The End of Heartache – CD Review
One of the greatest Metalcore/Aggro Metal bands in the world, Killswitch Engage, has returned with their masterpiece. The 2004 opus, “The End Of Heartache” [Roadrunner Records], is a Hardcore sharpened display of Dark Aggro Metal perfection. It is no wonder this act has such a revered following.
The Killswitch Engage sound is a powerful fusion of aesthetics-intense Metalcore, melodious darkness, and poetic lyrics. Highly skilled guitars change between brutal blasts and tenebrous sublimity. Ferocious, double-kick drums stitch everything together. Howard Jones, their new vocalist, alternates between pristine, deep vocals and gut-wrenching growls. Continue reading Killswitch Engage – The End of Heartache – CD Review
A Perfect Murder – Unbroken – CD Review
The brutal resplendence of the killer Metalcore band A Perfect Murder is beyond powerful, it is obliterating. Their 2004 debut, “Unbroken” [Victory Records], has a caustic glory that devastates. A Perfect Murder is, well, perfect….
Their unique, crushing brand of Metalcore is dark, with abyss deep grooves that are completely, crushingly massive. Sublime yet visceral, A Perfect Murder cuts an epic vibrance out of writhing ferocity. Punishing guitars blast with a melodic, razor-sharp edge. The vocal growls efficiently burn with rage, complexity, and soul. The rhythms are excellently balanced between intensity and speed. Continue reading A Perfect Murder – Unbroken – CD Review
Code Black – Penetration – CD Review
In the new barrage of Power Metal acts, few could hold a candle to Code Black. Strain as they will, most fall far short of greatness. Code Black‘s 2004 opus, “Penetration” [Arctic Music], is the surly exception.
With tight, crushing rhythms and massive grooves, Code Black makes a thunderous assault. The vocals are a rough-hewn, deep yell with a punishing edge. Code Black makes it brutal. Continue reading Code Black – Penetration – CD Review