My history with Blink 182 began initially with Enema of the State in 1999. However, I did not fully delve into their discography until around 2008 when I was in high school. Even before their initial reformation it was great to see so much content to digest that they had released over the years. When we look and the records Blink 182 have released over the years the songwriting is very simple, but the lyricism is complex and meaningful. Blink 182’s constant hilariou

The No Cure Album That Refuses to Compromise It’s Going to Get Dark No Cure have delivered a punishing debut record that is completely dynamic, with production that allows every instrument and vocal line to shine through. Right from the start in its opening moments the album establishes a dark brutal atmosphere that exemplifies tension. Songs like “When The Spasms Sease” and “Brain Matter Displacement” immediately stand out as main stays in the albums catalog of b

Sum 41 All Killer No Filler (25th Anniversary) 25 Years and Still Killer Being the second band I truly got into with my time. Still remembering going to the music store and buying chuck and immediately going back in their catalog on iTunes to explore where the band came from, I bought all killer no filler immediately and enjoyed every second of it in 2004. The album is nostalgic and built on a formula that has been refined over time. I truly do understand why the fa

Bring Me the Horizon is one of the biggest bands in the heavy music scene today. They are constantly evolving their sound with every album they release. You never know what you’re going to get with a new record release from the band. This year the band decided to do a complete re-recording of their debut album Count Your Blessings. This has been a project in the works for a while, What makes this record stand out from the original recording is the extra polish given

No Pressure are back with their highly anticipated sophomore record NP Style. This record does exactly that, soars with style through the skies of pop punk bliss. With Parker Cannon at the helm like he sings in the closer inside “I set the example because I want you to follow” Parker and the boys are carving a bath for themselves in a scene that at times can be over saturated with cookie cutter acts. Being a supergroup can sometimes be somewhat of a mixed bag when it comes to

Occasionally, when swimming in a sea mediocrity a band emerges that changes the face of modern metalcore forever. Though their tenure as a band was relatively brief, their legacy still lives on today. The relentless brutality behind their songwriting and emotionally charged lyricism continues to influence modern metalcore acts today. Formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, they emerged during a time when modern metalcore was still finding its footing. Metalcore was stepping out of the un

156/Silence The Wild Rise of Unsung Hero’s In an era where heavy music struggles to be unique at times, no band has risen above this issue better than 156/Silence. Initially emerging from Pittsburgh’s underground metalcore scene, they refuse to be pigeonholed by genre’s and are determined to make a name for themselves that is both unique and lasting. The band has spent the better part of a decade transforming from a local band into an unstoppable international act

Avenged Sevenfold Early Career Retrospective (The Forgotten Era) Sounding The Seventh Trumpet and Waking the Fallen Looking back on the early days of Avenged Sevenfold there is just a different picture of a band still in their infancy. Having become one of the biggest legacy acts in the scene now days through triumph and tragedy they have persevered. I would describe their early years as thrash metal mixed with many melodic elements. M Shadows has a tone to his sc

My Thoughts Replacing a lead singer is a very tricky topic because many artists and fans alike carry a tremendous amount of nostalgia for them beyond the formative years of a band. I have seen success with doing this overtime when we look at bands like Yellowcard, Real Friends and From Ashes to New. I would put money on the possibility that many non-OG fans of Yellowcard even know that Ryan Key was not the original singer of the band. We see bands evolve and transform over ti

Convictions refer to themselves as “Aggressive Worship” and has become clear over their career that the name is fitting. Having first discovered their music with their second EP in 2015 it is clear where they draw influence from. What makes Convictions stand out is their raw honesty in the lyricism and guitar melodies. Emerging from Ohio, built from the ground up, convictions are carving out a name for themselves in the underground heavy music scene. What separates

Mr. Atomic Mr. Atomic was formed in 2015 and built off the passion that united its members. One of the things that stands out upon listening to their small catalog is how the melodies and vocal lines are polished and soothing. For such a young band it is clear that they draw influence from other artists in the indie scene. Some artists that come to mind when listening to their growing catalog of songs are Sincere Engineer and Winona Fighter. The melodies

Reality Shift (VA) Debut Album Review Anomalies of Creation After taking the time to truly digest Reality Shift’s sound, what really stands out to me is how raw the sound is for a debut record, but pristine and polished at the same time. Achieving this level of quality can be very difficult, especially for a young band that is still finding their sound. However, it is clear that the passion is there in every note and vocal line. For a band still in the early stage

Shane Ochsner Chapters and Verses, Hands, Everything In Slow Motion I first started following Shane’s music career around 2009 with his band Hands. I relatively quickly started looking for other projects he was involved in and found some guest spots with the band Your Memorial and his previous project that lasted from 2004-2007 called Chapters and Verses. What makes his music stand out among others in the genre is the raw authenticity and passion behind every word and note. S

Parker Cannon began his music career in high school with a band called blind impression. There is very little information regarding his first project as well as no commercially released songs. His main project, known as The Story So Far has garnered significant critical acclaim over its life span beginning in 2007 and going strong ever since. Parker’s flow and lyricism has always been strong, and it shows in the success that The Story So Far has experienced throughout their c

Motionless In White Celebrate 20 years Decades Album Review Born in 2006 it is clear out of the gates that this new record decades sees motionless in white firing on all cylinders and celebrates everything that truly made them special since their inception. Having been a fan since When Love Met Destruction I have the rare gift of hindsight and can look back on their career with fondness. Primary Writer and Vocalist Chris Motionless along with the rest of the band appear to

Emmure began in 2003 when the hardcore/metal scene was in its infancy. Frankie Palmeri stands as the sole remaining original member of the band. Through their ups and downs it has become clear that he is the man with the vision for the bands artistic and musical direction. Emmure’s reputation was built on his shoulders, and the band unfortunately has suffered from severe lineup instability throughout their tenure. In my eyes it is impossible to pigeonhole the band into a spec

Please enjoy for your reading pleasure my analysis of Neck Deep's career overall. I am very excited about their ambiguous updates hinting at new material and studio time. I know the new record will be something to pay attention to. Enjoy, M Though Neck Deep did not catch my attention until their second album “Life’s Not Out To Get You” I am glad I boarded this train. They are one of the best pop punk bands to come out of the UK. Catchy hooks sprinkled throughout pop punk blis

Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) Having been a fan of Machine Gun Kelly’s music since 2020’s Tickets to My Downfall. I have always appreciated his genre duality in which he blends emo rap with pop punk. With Travis Barker at the helm of production for his past few efforts it is very clear the influence he has had on his songwriting and musical direction. Though I feel that mainstream sellout was a step backward in his catalog. Lost Americana is a massive return to form and has re soli

Below please find my review of The Story So Far's newest album I want to disappear my goal in posting this is to start a discussion about not only the band but the scene as a whole. Enjoy M Album Review: The Story So Far I Want to Disappear Though I was extremely late to this party I am grateful that I showed up. Having discovered the band on what is considered by fans to be their worst record. It can’t be all that bad right? Considering that it got me into them. Som