Tag Archives: Alternative Metal

A year after their 2015 formation, Okilly Dokilly became the world’s only “Nedal” act, boasting predominately metal instrumentation with grandiose devotion (via blatant clothing and thematic leanings) to Simpsons character Ned Flanders. Simply hearing about such a concept before then would have initially generated a few off-chance chuckles. However, what …

Since their debut in 1997, Florida hard rockers, Nonpoint, have been making waves in the music community for over 20 years, with 9 studio albums under their belts, and constantly evolving their sound through the 2 decades they’ve been together. And in their 10th album, fittingly titled X, they progress …

Auckland, New Zealand’s Like A Storm have a sonic identity right on par with their band name. Formed in 2005 by the Brooks brothers (Chris, Matt, and Kent), their melding of heavy alternative, crisp electronica and indigenous textures took several years to solidify. But following their 2009 debut, The End …

Aussie metalcore band, Northlane are no stranger to the festivals, having previously played at both Download in Donnington, UK back in 2017, and in Melbourne for the first Download Australia Festival. But having been together making music since 2009, and playing on the Impericon Stage on the first day of Slam Dunk …

Debut albums are never easy. It’s the first time that many people will hear your sound, and can help show your sound and style to even people outside of their country. And for Bloodline, their debut album Insolent, released March 23rd, was their chance to express their music, and show …

With their debut LP Cinis Ad Cinis, Illinois band Burden of the Sky look to make a big splash in the modern hard rock scene. Combining elements of hard rock and alternative metal, Burden of the Sky have created a project that draws inspirations from artists old and new and it …

After starting out as a solo instrumental project by founding member Dylan Furr, metal act DFB have impressively evolved their sound over the years and their latest EP Perspective is a perfect example of how the group continues to grow. While DFB’s sound remains rooted in progressive metal, this project …