Killer Klassix; Oceans Ate Alaska 2010 Singles
The band’s efforts are well noted, capturing both the band’s talent and ambition in just 2 tracks that ultimately carried them into the anticipation for their debut EP’s release.
Killer Klassix: Attack Attack; “Someday Came Suddenly”
It may be bad, but it still gained notoriety and was an honest attempt for the band to springboard into their sophomore effort with a more finely tuned approach, but that’s for another day.
Killer Klassix – We Came As Romans: “Dreams” EP
While a first listen could lead some to dismiss the band entirely based on the reliance of lead singer Dave Stephens’s unclean vocal performance, the lyrics carve a deeper connection, saying more than apathetic iterations of youth and delving into ideas such as existence, philosophy, relationships and other grand themes of life.
Albums Dead On Arrival: I Prevail – “Trauma”
Music fans would label “Trauma” as I Prevail’s “sell-out” record, however I completely disagree with such a notion and label the album as an underdeveloped departure that hit way off the mark.
Killer Cuts: Veil Of Maya- “[m]Other”
Leaning heavily into other pop/retro influences and artfully melding them into their nuanced approach to metalcore, Veil of Maya sets themselves apart from the rest of their labelmates using their album title as means of exploration.
In The Pit: Outline In Color
Outline in Color played at the W.C. Social Club on April 29. Accompanied by The Skies are Shifting, Careless Sanctions, Discrepancies and VRSTY, the evening was heart-racingly fun.
In The Pit: Until I Wake; Dark Divine; Catch Your Breath; Sakoya
On March 16, six emerging metalcore bands took the stage at The W.C. Social Club to bring forth a nuance sound, astounding talent and garner a sound rooted in the community.
Killer Klassix: Alive In Standby; “Dream Status” EP
Alive in Standby takes the pain in stride, crafting an EP that is a balance of electronic pop, aggressive metalcore with a touch of sensual R&B that can be for your first time metalcore listener, or a long established fan.
Killer Klassix; Veil Of Maya; “Matriarch”
Matriarch” is a masterpiece exhibiting artisans of the craft, using prominent women from anime, comics, and video games not only as the central lyrical theme, but incorporating their character portrayals into the music consistently on each track.