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.
Whetting Your Appetite for More: “Eat Your Young” Review
With his powerful lyrics and enchanting backing instrumentals, Hozier defends his place in music history with a jaw-dropping EP release.
Killer Klassix: The Starting Line; “Make Yourself At Home”
The Starting Line uses a minimalistic approach to not only further establish their sound, but have fun with their fans in the process.
Killer Klassix: The True Blue; “If That’s How You Feel”
The True Blue ripples the Detroit music scene with their debut full length; reinventing common ground and acquiring a fanbase, transcending musical genres.
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.
Killer Klassix- City Mouth; “Hollows” EP
An amazingly well assembled effort, at times “Hollows” falls short on delivering fully fleshed out tracks and melodies. However, it makes up for it with relatable material, accessible melodies, and surprises for the listener which elevate the tracks.
Killer Klassix: Saosin- “Translating The Name” EP
"Translating the Name” is a fast paced explosion that is an abstract take on the turmoils of everyday “growing pains” and aggressively ponders existence in order to understand the strife of life.
Killer Klassix: Real Friends- “This Is Honesty” EP
Real Friends does not let reminiscing memories encompass their lyrical material or musical style, but carve out their own niche for independent pop punk music.
Killer Klassix: Blu And Exile – Below The Heavens
Blu’s debut is a spirited demonstration of his youth and the reflection of growing pains of becoming an adult dealing with the stress of success.
Killer Klassix: Hands Like Houses – Ground Dweller
Hands Like Houses use melody, aggression and sensual emotion to build a musical world that ensnares the listener and holds their attention for the full album.
Killer Klassix: Bone Thugs’n’Harmony- “E. 1999 Eternal”
Rap collective Bone Thugs ’n’ Harmony’s second album showcased some of the most unique and relatable music of its time.