You know I sometimes like to do something a little more chill heading into the weekend, so for this week's Friday post (a little late, yes, I know...) I've got a nice little metal-related surprise for you to chill out with.
So think back to Protest the Hero's second album Fortress. There's a song on there called "Spoils" that has this piano section at the end of it. You might, at first listen, think the boys brought it a guest musician or something, without realizing that guitarist Tim Millar, in addition to being a master beard-grower, is a pretty good pianist as well.
And now he's got a full-on little side project going (if that makes any sense) under the moniker of Timerity. That's why you're going to check out "Isosceles" for your Friday song, which contains the aforementioned piano section from "Spoils" and a bunch more too. Turn your pianist friends into Protest the Hero fans today!
Saturday, 7 March 2015
Thursday, 5 March 2015
Misery Signals - Reborn (An Execution)
Looking back, I don't think I've given enough love to Absent Light, Misery Signals' crowdfunded follow-up to 2008's masterpiece Controller. Sure, I picked it as one of my ten favourite albums for 2013, but since then I haven't really listened to it a whole lot. Let's fix that today, shall we?
Your Thursday song, only very slightly thrown back, is "Reborn (An Execution)" from 2013's Absent Light by Misery Signals. That interlocking set of intro guitar riffs, in combination with the off-time groove that sits underneath them, are proof positive that even if Absent Light isn't a shower right off the bat, it sure as shit is a grower. You feel me? Yeah, you feel me.
Your Thursday song, only very slightly thrown back, is "Reborn (An Execution)" from 2013's Absent Light by Misery Signals. That interlocking set of intro guitar riffs, in combination with the off-time groove that sits underneath them, are proof positive that even if Absent Light isn't a shower right off the bat, it sure as shit is a grower. You feel me? Yeah, you feel me.
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
The Black Dahlia Murder - Black Valor
Today's song comes once again from time spent with my brother, and I promise that this time it's a tad more metal than As I Lay Dying. You see, we were driving, and today's band happened to come up on the 'ol Shufflatron, causing my brother to chuckle, shake his head, and say "blastbeats, eh?". Yes, my figurative son. Blastbeats.
Your song today is "Black Valor", the opening track from 2009's Deflorate by The Black Dahlia Murder. I know I'm a bit of a latecomer to the TBDM party, but Deflorate is the album that cemented my love for this band and what they do. And that includes blastbeats. Everblack is nearing two years old now, so perhaps wishing for some new Black Dahlia Murder wouldn't be a complete waste, but for the time being we'll just have to jam some of this quality old shit. Go.
Your song today is "Black Valor", the opening track from 2009's Deflorate by The Black Dahlia Murder. I know I'm a bit of a latecomer to the TBDM party, but Deflorate is the album that cemented my love for this band and what they do. And that includes blastbeats. Everblack is nearing two years old now, so perhaps wishing for some new Black Dahlia Murder wouldn't be a complete waste, but for the time being we'll just have to jam some of this quality old shit. Go.
Tuesday, 3 March 2015
Slice the Cake - Stone and Silver I: The Mountains of Man
Are you familiar with international metal trio Slice the Cake? No? You should be, because if their latest single is any indication, it's going to be a big year for these pastry pushers.
"Stone and Silver I: The Mountains of Man" is the first single to be released from the forthcoming Slice the Cake sophomore disc Odyssey to the West, and boy is it a monster. You get more than eight minutes of proggy, atmospheric death djent. This one meanders a little bit, but it's never directionless, always exploratory. Slice the Cake's debut The Man With No Face was good, but if the rest of their game on Odyssey has been stepped up this much, there are going to be a lot of new Slice the Cake fans when this one finally comes out.
"Stone and Silver I: The Mountains of Man" is the first single to be released from the forthcoming Slice the Cake sophomore disc Odyssey to the West, and boy is it a monster. You get more than eight minutes of proggy, atmospheric death djent. This one meanders a little bit, but it's never directionless, always exploratory. Slice the Cake's debut The Man With No Face was good, but if the rest of their game on Odyssey has been stepped up this much, there are going to be a lot of new Slice the Cake fans when this one finally comes out.
Monday, 2 March 2015
Cloudkicker - Garage Show
Last Monday I prepared you for your week with a heaping dose of Metal Monday. This week I'm going the other direction in the hopes that good vibes will start your week out on the right foot. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you another edition of Mellow Monday.
This week I'm going with another cut from everybody's favourite one-man instrumental post-everything workhorse Ben Sharp, aka Cloudkicker. There's lots of Cloudkicker stuff that could fit the bill for a more mellow Monday while still being interesting and engaging (read: not boring), but this time out you're getting "Garage Show" from 2012's Fade. It's a brief, interludey kind of a song, almost more of a jam or exploration of an idea, and yet it's got this laid back groove that just works, leaving me wanting further exploration rather than overstaying its welcome. Get to know Cloudkicker, if you don't already.
This week I'm going with another cut from everybody's favourite one-man instrumental post-everything workhorse Ben Sharp, aka Cloudkicker. There's lots of Cloudkicker stuff that could fit the bill for a more mellow Monday while still being interesting and engaging (read: not boring), but this time out you're getting "Garage Show" from 2012's Fade. It's a brief, interludey kind of a song, almost more of a jam or exploration of an idea, and yet it's got this laid back groove that just works, leaving me wanting further exploration rather than overstaying its welcome. Get to know Cloudkicker, if you don't already.
Sunday: Slipknot - My Plague
A couple of days ago, I threw it back for Thursday with an old school As I Lay Dying song. Today you're getting a slightly belated Slipknot Sunday sequel in the form of something from my favourite 'Knot album evar!
Spoiler alert: it's 2001's Iowa. Slipknot's done a lot of good shit since then, but for my money this is still the best encapsulation of the madness that is Slipknot at their best. I've featured several songs from this record before here at Loud Noises, but today you're getting "My Plague" for your Slipknot Sunday (the album version, not the slightly-neutered 'New Abuse' remix). Iowa is an angry album in general, but "My Plague" in particular is a caustic slice of finely-honed Corey Taylor vitriol. Anyone who grew up on some Slipknot will feel right at home cranking this old chestnut again.
Spoiler alert: it's 2001's Iowa. Slipknot's done a lot of good shit since then, but for my money this is still the best encapsulation of the madness that is Slipknot at their best. I've featured several songs from this record before here at Loud Noises, but today you're getting "My Plague" for your Slipknot Sunday (the album version, not the slightly-neutered 'New Abuse' remix). Iowa is an angry album in general, but "My Plague" in particular is a caustic slice of finely-honed Corey Taylor vitriol. Anyone who grew up on some Slipknot will feel right at home cranking this old chestnut again.
Sunday, 1 March 2015
Saturday: Seven Year Storm - Cognition I: Blue Car Syndrome
Looking for some epic instrumental metal, replete with big grooves and just the right amount of technicality, to keep your Sunday afternoon going? How about your belated Saturday evening? I've got you covered either way.
The band is Vancouver's Seven Year Storm, brainchild of drummer Sean Lang, and the song I'm starting you with is "Cognition I: Blue Car Syndrome" from Seven Year Storm's EP Aion I. Sean provides the foundation for the aforementioned big grooves, while some of that tasteful technicality comes courtesy of fellow Vancouverite and Archspire guitarist Dean Lamb. Fans of instrumental prog should definitely give these guys a listen.
The band is Vancouver's Seven Year Storm, brainchild of drummer Sean Lang, and the song I'm starting you with is "Cognition I: Blue Car Syndrome" from Seven Year Storm's EP Aion I. Sean provides the foundation for the aforementioned big grooves, while some of that tasteful technicality comes courtesy of fellow Vancouverite and Archspire guitarist Dean Lamb. Fans of instrumental prog should definitely give these guys a listen.
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