Are Vein Hardcore’s Next Big Thing?
Vein's feverish spirit on record is, without question, their unique selling point.
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The Dusk in Angelica Liddell: The Transgressive Post-Hardcore Theater of ‘Esta Breve Tragedia de la Carne’
Spanish avant-garde theater-maker Liddell and veteran metalcore band Converge try to make sense of the brief tragedy of the flesh.
Converge: The Dusk in Us
Having acquired an abundance of experience and wisdom through their 30-year existence, post-hardcore legends Converge return with their ninth album in The Dusk in Us, crafting a record that balances between youthful angst and calmed maturity.
The 20 Best Metal Albums of 2017
There's common ground between all 20 metal albums despite musical differences: the ability to provide a cathartic release for the creator and the consumer alike, right when we need it most.
Architects: All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us
Architects' seventh album is an ambitious, unforgiving wake-up call from a band that's staring into the abyss.
After the Burial: Dig Deep
Next generation metalcore pack leaders navigate the death of guitarist Justin Lowe and nonetheless make a triumphant future genre touchstone.
As Blood Runs Black: Ground Zero
Basically, Ground Zero is a kind of mindless metal album.
Exotype: Exotype
Exotype is a prototype for what can be done with metalcore, and, in terms of mindless sheer enjoyment, this LP does deliver the goods.
Memphis May Fire: Unconditional
Despite a tighter focus and compelling theme of faith, Memphis May Fire still wallows in the mediocrity of the faux-hardcore.
Killswitch Engage: 29 January 2014 – Dublin, Ireland
The first gig of a tour can sometimes mean the band will sound a bit blunt around the edges, but not even severe jetlag can put a stop to Killswitch Engage.