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A Static Lullaby

And Don't Forget To Breathe...
Ferret (2003)

I know this band is something-core; I am just not sure which one. With song titles like "Love To Hate, Hate To Me", "The Shooting Star That Destroyed Us All" and "A Song for a Broken Heart", you almost know what to expect. It's got the high-powered crunching guitars, tantrum screams, and wait, what's this? An emotional breakdown with twinkly guitars and strained vocals? Shocking! The time is right for A Static Lullaby, with Thursday and Thrice signing to majors and the Used receiving coverage on TRL. This band has the right formula to become everybody's favorite new band. But, if you're looking for something more, put this CD down and pick up the new Blood Brothers album. I'm making up a new genre for these bands: banal-core. Read more

A Static Lullaby

And Don't Forget To Breathe...
Ferret (2003)

The most fun thing I found with this CD were the song titles. The music itself combines "emo", metalcore, and … Read more

A Static Lullaby

And Don't Forget To Breathe...
Ferret (2003)

Tolerable but tossable. This CD is filled with that modern hardcore edge mixed with pop melodies that the kids are … Read more

The Suicide File

Twilight
Indecision (2003)

An excellent debut LP from this Boston, MA band. Boasting ex-members of some impressive bands (Death By Stereo, The Hope … Read more

The Suicide File

Twilight
Indecision (2003)

Even though adding metal and hardcore together is the newest equation for success, some bands are still keeping it real. … Read more

The Suicide File

Twilight
Indecision (2003)

I consider myself at least somewhat picky when it comes to hardcore. At least, I don't jump at everything with … Read more

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Castevet

Obsian
Profound Lore (2013)

When I first came across Castevet’s debut album I was hooked with their sound. The hybrid post metal/black metal band was very innovative with their musical structures and their complex, outside of the box thinking when it came to their technical side were just some of the highlights of Mounds of Ash. Unfortunately back then; the other release of the band that was available was the Stones/Salts EP, leaving you with the anticipation of listening to some new material from them. Fortunately three years after their debut album, Castevet return with their even better sophomore release,Obsian. Joined by Nicholas McMaster of Bloody Panda and Krallice (that makes sense, doesn’t it?) on bass, the band from New York has hit yet another peak with this one. What is so intriguing about … Read more

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