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Against The Sun take a stand with “JAD”

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Socal metalcore act Against The Sun have released “JAD”, a scathing critique of gun violence in the United States. Filled with lyrics like “It shouldn’t be this easy to fill these caskets”, the song doesn’t pull any punches.

While many songs are politically inspired, it’s rare that I see a regional artist pull it off well – and Against The Sun have absolutely nailed it with “JAD”. From the heavy beginning to the jazzy outro, Against The Sun have poured their thoughts and emotions into this one. Give it a listen!

Against The Sun have asked that, if you have the means, please donate to Everytown to help end gun violence.

The band also recently released “The Enemy”, which you can hear below:

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Earth Groans bring on the growing pain with “Overgrown”

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Earth Groans, the South Dakota-based metal band, recently released a new EP titled “Tongue Tied,” and one of the tracks that stands out is “Overgrown”!

The song starts off launching into a barrage of heavy riffs and thunderous drums, followed by brutally crafted growl vocals. Earth Groans have a dynamic live show, and the hefty presence translates well to the recorded realm. Vocalist Jeremy Schaeffer’s raw, guttural screams perfectly complement the crushing instrumentals, making for a truly powerful listening experience. A song like this absolutely can’t end without a massive breakdown finale as well. If you like a pretty sounding pop production… This track isn’t for you. If you like a grungy display of impactful instruments and a unrelenting growl vocals though, definitely get into this track!

Dive into “Overgrown,” by Earth Groans here, and be sure to follow them for updates!

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Embrace “The Good Hurt”

“The Good Hurt” by San Diego-based band Nights Like Thieves is a captivating track that showcases the band’s unique sound and energy. The song is an emotional and introspective journey that explores the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to move on.

The track opens with a simple, yet powerful drum fill. The lead vocalist’s voice is raw and emotive, carrying the weight of the lyrics with conviction. The chorus is anthemic and catchy, with a memorable melody that sticks in your head long after the song is over.

Lyrically, “The Good Hurt” is a seems to be about recognizing that a relationship is failing. The lines “you stick around but you never believed in this” and “it’s black and cold, just like your heart” capture the feeling of emptiness and loneliness that can come with mourning a relationship.

Overall, “The Good Hurt” is a standout track from Nights Like Thieves, showcasing the band’s talent and potential. The song is a powerful and relatable depiction of heartbreak and the journey towards healing and moving on. If you’re a fan of rock music with a raw, emotive edge, give “The Good Hurt” a listen!

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Motionyear releases third single, “Disarray”

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Massachusetts pop punk act Motionyear have just dropped their latest single, “Disarray”. The song discusses topics such as coming of age, questioning ones own future, and nostalgia for your teenage years.

Produced by fellow Bay Stater, Alan Day (of Four Year Strong), the song packs a punch with carefully crafted harmonies and vocal doubling riding on top of chunky guitars and a driving beat.

Take a listen now!

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Are you Born to Ruin?

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Orange County hard-rock quartet Against The Sun have done it again. Fresh on the heels of their recent single, “Chelsea Said”, the band have dropped “Back To Ruin”.

The track blends influences from hard rock and metalcore, as well as something a little different – woahs that seem cut right out of an AFI song.

Ultimately, it makes for an energetic and refreshing new take on hard rock. Take a listen now, and be sure to follow the band so you don’t miss their next track!

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American Thrills share “Blue Collar”

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We’ve shared Connecticut-based heartland punks American Thrills a few times in the past, and the band keeps dropping great songs.

This time around, we’ve got “Blue Collar” which is off of a 4-way split EP that’s out today – you can get the split from your label of choice (each label has a unique disc).

“Blue Collar” highlights the classic punk style I’ve come to love, reminding me of bands like Dropkick Murphys – sans bagpipes – The Menzingers, etc. so if you’re a fan of those bands, be sure to give American Thrills a listen!

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Townsend is held “Prisoner” due to his killer new track!

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Nashville artist Townsend drops some real topics on us with his new track “Prisoner.” The song is a vocalization of songwriter John Townsend’s anxiety and entrapment inside his own head.

Despite it being on the less-heavy side of what I would post about, the track carries a lot of weight in content. Primarily acoustic guitar focused, with incorporated elements of electronic and rock music, the song has a nice mix of feeling. The combination of acoustic and distorted electric guitar is a difficult balance to achieve smoothly, and this song does it! The drums are also a nice touch moving from a less to more involved progression from the slower to higher intensity sections. The song really picks up on the latter half with some nice electric guitar tone.

Give a listen to Townsend’s new track and feel the acoustic and electric blend!

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Find Against The Sun now – you won’t have to search

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Seriously, you can follow socal natives Against The Sun by clicking the links under the video embed… No searching needed, so just do it!

When you think of Orange County and Socal as a whole, you probably think of pop punk, skate punk, etc… But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a scene for heavier music. Metalcore band Against The Sun recently released their newest track, “Search To Find”, which is filled with massive riffs, breakdowns, and all the aggression you’d expect from metalcore – combined with a poppy socal influence.

If your musical interests toe the line between metalcore and slightly poppier sounds, you’ll love Against The Sun – listen now!

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Ovtlier make us “Bulletproof”

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Nu metal band Ovtlier from New York, give us a taste of invincibility with their track “Bulletproof.”

The track starts out with a spidery guitar progression of impending doom. That’s enough said right there right? You’re probably skipping right down to the bottom to check it out! The piece doesn’t just contain tension building guitar lines though. Ovtlier has included included elements of nu metal, hard rock, and classic heavy metal with soaring chorus lines, big drums, and even a solo guitar section. With a smooth blend of all characteristics of metal music, you’re not going to want to sleep on this track!

Take a listen to this one and catch our dudes on their US tour over the next month!

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In Shallows throw down “Phantom Grace”

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New Hampshire metalcore band In Shallows, drop their powerful new track “Phantom Grace.”

The track starts off bringing in a tsunami of sound with pounding drums and and heavy guitar. The brutality is offset by wide synth progressions in the background giving the song a nice balance. With effective use of breaks and transitions throughout the structure of the song, it’ll leave you waiting for that heavy wall of sound to return!

If you are a fan of heavy tracks that would get you stomping around on the venue floor, give this one a listen!

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