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Coldstate show a “Gruesome” display of metal and aggression

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Metalcore band, Coldstate, give us their new high energy and aggressive track, “Gruesome.”

The barking growl vocals in this song are on point and pair excellently with pounding drums and hefty chugging guitars. Each of the chorus sections has an effective rising feel with lots of ambience for fans of wide stereo images. Aside from the more open-ended choruses, this track holds up an impressive wall of pummeling sound consistently throughout the structure. If you love diving into the pit for some meaty riffing and growl vocals, this may be the one for you!

Give a listen to “Gruesome,” by Coldstate here, and be sure to follow for more of their updates!

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Saving Vice bringing “I, Dysmorphia” to light on a superficial earth

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Vermont metalcore band, Saving Vice, hit us with another banger: “I, Dysmorphia” only a month apart from our last posting!

Normally we try to space out coverage of specific bands so they aren’t too close together, but Saving Vice deserves a bit of a shoutout on this one. Starting off with their rap style and transitioning to aggressive and clean vocals has us reeling from the impact. The use of sub bass and close up rap vocals, transitioning to huge metalcore choruses makes for an impressive progression. The chorus is extra singable and the overall ebb and flow of the song leaves tons of room for expression. If you like the classic melodic nature of metalcore and can make some room for growls and rapping, give this one a look!

Listen to “I, Dysmorphia” by Saving Vice here, and be sure to follow them up!

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Alive In Barcelona strikes again

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Following on the heels of last month’s release, “Parasite”, Alive In Barcelona are back with “Asphyxiate”.

The PNW metalcore ensemble show that their time away during the pandemic was quite productive – between writing and recording their upcoming EP, Flatline, the band clearly didn’t take much time off. Listen below now, and follow the band so you can hear the next tracks as soon as they drop!

Find Alive in Barcelona on: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | vocalist Matt on the Bandhive Podcast

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Metalcore heavy hitters Saving Vice don’t let up

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We’ve been sharing music from Saving Vice regularly for a few years now, and one thing is for sure: the Vermont five-piece doesn’t intend on giving up.

Each track they drop takes the band to a new level, and while “Culling Kindness” is quite different from their recent rap-metal track “White Rabbit”, it’s still perfectly on brand for the band.

If you want to hear one of the hardest hitting tracks of 2022, don’t skip “Culling Kindness”!

Find Saving Vice on: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok

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This song will stick in your head like a Parasite

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PNW metalcore act Alive In Barcelona are finally back with a follow up to their 2019 self-titled debut.

Make no mistake, though – even though their debut was released in 2019, the band have been together for over a decade, formerly touring under the name The Persevering Promise.

The band’s latest effort, “Parasite”, is the first in a new era for Alive In Barcelona. The track which was cowritten with Landon Tewers of The Plot In You flows flawlessly from moody, building verses to heavy and aggressive choruses. The breakdown is ready to punch you in the gut, before bringing it back through one more chorus to send the message home.

Take a listen below!

Find Alive in Barcelona on: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | vocalist Matt on the Bandhive Podcast

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Soft Gold is absolute gold!

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Estonian metalcore act Pridian aren’t new to the scene – yet at the same time, they are.

Formerly known as ÆØNS, the band are rebranding to Pridian to coincide with the release of their first single featuring new vocalist Laur Lindmäe.

The heavy hitting track is sure to appeal to fans of modern metalcore. Take a listen!

You can find Pridian on: TikTok | Instagram

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After Smoke Clears “The Fear” ensues with CJ McMahon!

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London metal band, After Smoke Clears, swoops in with “The Fear,” a brutal combo with CJ McMahon from Thy Art is Murder.

What really draws me into this track is the increasingly intense and energetic growl lines. The track doesn’t stop at a singular style of showing aggression, alternating between slow and fast paced yelling. The main riff section really picks up with spitting lines and driving progressions. Being a bass player, I always enjoy a good crunchy bass line, and this track doesn’t disappoint when slowing down around the 1 minute mark. They’ve even found space for a chunky doom breakdown in this 3 minute banger. If you like a constant stream of aggression, with clarity and strong riffing, give this one a look!

Listen to “The Fear,” by After Smoke Clears here, and be sure to follow them for future updates!

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Are you falling asleep watching generic metalcore videos?

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That’s what happened to Canadian metalcore act As The Structure Fails – though they weren’t watching, they were filming their video for “All The Weight”.

In all seriousness, it seems to be a commentary on generic and overused shots found in countless metalcore videos, which have become cliche and boring over the years.

If you want to rock out to a killer song while enjoying a good laugh at the expense of the bands As The Structure Fails is calling out, take a look now!

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Scarlett O’Hara get spooky with their book on the “Witching Hour”

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Texas metalcore band, Scarlett O’Hara, open a portal to Halloween with their new track “Witching Hour.”

This track has all the grungy growls of a typical metalcore song, with the powerful and catchy choruses of a heavier alternative song. I greatly enjoyed the fact that they are literally opening a book of mayhem in their video. The addition of synths and vocal effects in suddenly lower intensity sections creates effective contrast for the following heavy portions. The extra expansive chorus lines fill out the track perfectly with lurking synth and driving guitars. If you like the more melodic side of heavy music, with a touch of spookiness, and combatting aggression, scope this one out!

See Scarlett O’Hara’s music video for “Witching Hour” here, and be sure to give them a follow to stay updated!

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“Quiet Echoes” in a heavy, loud, and pounding track by Dearly Departed

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Metalcore band, Dearly Departed, from Polson, Montana, blast out of the gates with their new track “Quiet Echoes.”

Quiet Echoes is anything but quiet, bringing a rampaging drum and guitar progression that carries throughout the entirety of the song. The mix between barking growl vocals and long sustained clean vocals creates an epic atmosphere. I especially enjoyed the gritty growl sections with intricate guitar riffs and chugging. The breakdown section is perfect for a stomping mosh pit, and even features some spacey vocals to transition back to the chorus. If you’re looking for a straightforward metalcore track with lots of energy and a powerful sustaining chorus, give this one a listen!

Take a listen to “Quiet Echoes,” by Dearly Departed here, and be sure to give them a follow for upcoming releases!

Follow Dearly Departed on: Website | Instagram | Facebook