Manuel Barbara is flourishing in the metal scene by way of his classically-inspired progressive metal. Inspired by bands like Dream Theater and guitar wizards like Keith Merrow, Barbara’s upcoming debut release, Moonrise, is out next month – and we’re excited to bring you the premiere of a new guitar playthrough for “The Nightmare Weaver”. It’s…
Pennsylvanian trio VIEW iN evoke heaviness and a tight melodic sensibility in the best possible way – pulling from a venerable tradition that groups like Mr.Bungle and Dog Fashion Disco have become a staple of, without ever sounding like a cheap imitation. Their latest single and video “fear” (off their new EP “Sides”, which you can…
Fredricksburg, VA upstarts Widow Rings have a unique take on modern goth music; straying away from the recent popularization of “darkwave” and shoegaze-centric tunes and leaning fully into a style pulled from bands like The Chameleons, The Church, Sisters of Mercy and The Mission UK. Their latest single is called “A Little Forever” and reminds…
Bursting with energy and catchy hooks, North Carolina’s Two Eyes Open is your typical pop-punk outfit – and yet they’re pretty far removed from the genre as far as influences goes, too. In fact, the band’s new single, “Haunt”, is an aggressive (yet still catchy, obviously) take on the genre that’s more akin to something…
