April had no shortage of metal and metal-adjacent music. In addition to the music I discovered, I saw Fit For a King and Silent Planet crush it along with opening bands Hollow Front and Avoid during their U.S. tour that ran through March and April. There’s something to be said for the energy mid-sized heavy bands…
Minnesota progressive metalcore band Reflections first emerged on April 28th, 2012, with their debut album The Fantasy Effect. Emerging from a scene that already had started to flourish with bands like Erra, Invent Animate, and plenty more, the album proved an important launching pad for Reflections. Tracks like “Advance Upon Me Brethren” showcased dizzying musicianship…
When news broke that I, The Breather was making a comeback I was filled with a certain kind of joy. Now, add the fact that I learned the new guitarist is the one and only Logan Young. Logan was put in the spotlight earlier this year when it was announced Reflections would be making a…
I’m always excited to write articles related to hometown bands, and I get to do just that today for Chicago, IL’s Belmont. This pop-punk band has been a part of several huge tour packages, like The Amity Affliction, Sleeping with Sirens, and now Tiny Moving Parts. Their high-energy sound translates to riveting performances, and the…
