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(novi post – recenzija) Linkin Park – From Zero

Nakon prerane smrti Chestera Benningtona, bio je to kraj za Linkin Park. No, nije se baš znalo da Mike Shinoda u tišini priprema bend za ponovni uzlet i da bend ima zamjenu za Chestera i to, gle iznenađenje pjevačicu Emily Armstrong, koja je više nego dobro ušla u veliku rupu koja se vrtjela u sredini benda nakon Chesterovog odlaska. Neki fanovi nisu zadovoljni, no činjenica je da je bend objavio novi studijski album nakon mnogo godina i to simbolički nazvan From Zero. Album sadrži intro plus 10 pjesama. Ne možemo ne spomenuti single The Emptiness Machine koji je odlična punk rock/pop punk pjesma s vrlo catchy refrenom i Emilynim odličnim hrapavim, ali melodičnim glasom. Heavy Is The Crown je pjesma u starom Linkin Park prepoznatljivom štihu s rap strofama Mikea Shinode i pjevnim melodičnim refrenom kojeg pjeva Emily, sa dobrom dozom elektronike ispod gitarskih riffova, ali je catchy i ulazi u uho, brutalnog groovea u sredini stvari koji na neki način iznenadi. Tekstovi su mračni, depresivni, ali istodobno na neki način pozitivni u nekim aspektima. Meni se sviđa kako je bend na ovom novom albumu uspio miješati pop punk i punk rock energiju i melodije sa svojim trademark old school Linkin Park zvukom. Furiozan početak Casualty i riffovi the pjesme kreiraju možda najžešću stvar na albumu, neka bijesna energija izvire iz brzog, skoro hardcore punk ritma na refrenu i pomalo čudnih ritmova na strofama. Overflow i Two Faced su dvije uvjetno rečeno lošije i dosadnije pjesme, a dosada se relativno nastavlja i u Stained, nekako su mi sve tri na isti kalup, no Stained barem ima catchy melodiju. IGYEIH ili I Gave You Everything I Had je stvar obilježena ljutim vokalom Emily i tekst govori o razočaranju, a Mikeov i Emilyn vokal se odlično preklapaju na ovoj stvari. Good Things Go na revijalan način zatvara album. Što reči? Ovo je album sa više dobrih, nego dosadnih stvari, pa možemo zaključiti da je come back mogao biti i bolji, ali dobro je i ovako.

Fused By Defiance release official music video for ‘Will Of A Warrior’!

 LA Based, 5 piece band FUSED BY DEFIANCE has released the official music video for their new single, ‘Will Of A Warrior.’ With the music video directed by: Vicente Cordero of Industrialism Films, ‘Will Of A Warrior’ was produced by the band themselves and mixed / mastered by Joshua Wickman.

The unadulterated ball of defiant energy known as Fused by Defiance (FxD), blends heavy riff driven rock, metal, and rap with social conscious lyrics. This dominant force continues to rise in popularity due to their memorable songs and highly energetic live performances.

Since their inception in 2012, these Los Angeles natives always leave an unforgettable impression on their audiences which allows them to open alongside national acts such as Nonpoint, Soulfly, The Offspring, Sum 41, Puddle of Mudd, Crazytown, Fear Factory, Eyes Set To Kill, Buckcherry, P.O.D., Alien Ant Farm, and Blue Oyster Cult. The band also has experience playing festival stages at Vans Warped Tour and 95.5fm KLOS Sabroso Fest.
With the intention of social progress, this fearless five-piece has a reputation for defying the status quo in such an electric way that listeners are inspired to open their minds. This especially rings true in their newest EP Manifest. FxD defines Manifest as the surreal, and often ethereal, experience of turning your dreams into reality. Only by recognizing and taking responsibility for life’s obstacles can one redirect and refocus to achieve their dream. FxD wishes to continue to inspire their listeners to adjust, grow, and push forward until their dreams come to fruition.

Taj: Vocals
Kevin Cordero: Lead Guitar
Arnold “Hedge” Quezada: Rhythm Guitar
Jon Sigala: Bass Guitar
Ted Kelliher: Drums