Long time running California´s Atreyu are back with a new studio full length. I am not an avid fan of metalcore but this band has always been an exception from that rule, besides couple more. This band cleverly incorporates metalcore, melodic hardcore and nice use of electronics and samples in some song structures. Also, I always love that mix of brutal screaming vocals and then come fantastic clean vocals and melodic parts. These new songs offer some anthems that are going to be in my opinion standard parts of Atreyu´s setlist like Broken Again, Weed and Baptize. There are couple of prominent guests on this album, Matt Heafy, Jacoby Shaddix and Travis Barker. This album made me listen to it over and over again. Great catchy melodic guitar work, uplifting songs and energy is what makes this one a must if you like this kind of music.
Ska punk rock pioneers The Mighty Mighty Bosstones are back with new album with Hellcat Records. There are 15 songs on this album, ska punk rock anthems first class for all of you out there thirsty for melody, energy and something to dance and rejoice to. There are couple of similarities to popular The Interrupters, but let´s have in mind that these veterans were influence for many younger bands and their vision of punk rock with brass instruments and piano backed in some songs, also with such great harmonies and backing vocals was making fans happy for decades. My personal favorites on this record are Lonely Boy, Bruised and What It Takes. Of course, special mention must be said about The Final Parade with all those fantastic guests performing, you will have to discover yourselves which one. Great album.
Finnish legends Amorphis released their new double live album with Nuclear Blast. For reasons known to us all there was no gigs and festivals in last 18 months so this live album besides giving great music serves as a reminder how it was to go to gigs and have fun listening to bands you love. This double album offers songs from all parts of Amorphis´ back catalogue which spans for more than thirty years now, much respect and hats off to the band for being that long in the scene giving us great albums. My personal favorites Against Widows, Into Hiding, Silver Bride and of course Black Winter Day are all here besides many newer songs. Do not get me wrong I am not one of those people that only like Amorphis early releases when they played more melodic death metal and incorporating less folk influence into their songs, but I like all of the band´s albums no matter. This is a great live album. Can´t wait for the new music!
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