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The Courier

Killer Klassix: Attack Attack; “Someday Came Suddenly”

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.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
September 4, 2023
Killer Klassix - We Came As Romans: “Dreams” EP

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.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
July 17, 2023
Albums Dead On Arrival: I Prevail - “Trauma”

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.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
July 3, 2023
Killer Cuts: Veil Of Maya- “[m]Other”

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.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
June 19, 2023
In The Pit: Outline In Color

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.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
Photo of Cody Johnson, leader singer of Until I Wake

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.
Antonio Llanos and Noah McBrien
March 20, 2023
Killer Klassix: Alive In Standby; Dream Status EP

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.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
March 19, 2023
Killer Klassix; Veil Of Maya; “Matriarch”

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.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
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