For nearly 25 years, Norma Jean has maintained their prominence in the metalcore scene with fans spanning generations and nine LPs to their name. It defies the precedent left by so many artists before them to think that Norma Jean is still touring strong behind a new record and loyal fanbase, without a single founding member left in the group. In 2002, when Norma Jean released their seminal debut LP, Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child, they were already more than a decade ahead of their time with a record that foreshadowed evolutions in the genre. The band’s signature… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week discusses metal and lyrics that depict violence against women.
Awake At Last takes us on a hell of journey resulting in their theatrical concept album.
Ryan, Jeff and Holly from Bloodstrike talk about the provocative artwork on their new release In Death We Rot, top albums and shows of 2015 and the first Metalix discussion of necrophilia.
Death Cab For Cutie are streaming their new album “Kintsugi” a week before its release.
The debate of the many subgenre distinctions of metal goes on, this time focusing on Japanese band Babymetal. In this editorial, Brad Lopez argues that metal fans are wasting effort attacking or defending Babymetal.
Dissonance In Design vocalist Stevie Boiser discusses Sentient, a progressive death metal science fiction concept album. Metalix airs Mondays at 9p ET on idobi Howl.
Filled with expletives and breakdowns, The Acacia Strain bring a full course meal to the table that the masses will gobble up. It’s the most complete album from them to date, filled with both power and finesse.
Rock The Walls host Patrick Walford had the chance to interview Job For A Cowboy when they were in Toronto on the Metalliance Tour. Vocalist Jonny Davy and bassist Nick Schendzielos provided some funny commentary on heavy music and how they feel about deathcore lyrics.
Death Cab for Cutie and “The O.C.” have had a symbiotic relationship almost since the teen beach drama began in August, 2003. Protagonist Seth Cohen (actor Adam Brody) named-dropped the Washington state indie-rockers liberally and sported posters of the group on his wall, giving them mainstream exposure they probably never expected. In turn, Seth, his refined taste, and the show itself have earned a stellar reputation in music-geek circles. Death Cab have had their music featured in key scenes before, but the group will finally perform on “The O.C.” on April 20. The group will play two songs from its… Read more »
