One Without - An Interview With Kenny and Catrin

When going into the studio, how do you usually start the songwriting process? Kenny: Well, usually me and Joonas write the larger parts of the songs individually, after that we introduce the songs to all the band and we work on finishing them together, and me and Cat will write the vocals and lyrics when the songs are more or less finished. This is...

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Jettared - So Much Was Left Unsaid

The first time I heard Jettared was during an episode of Roswell. The song was playing on the radio in the background, but something about it intrigued me enough to find out just who it was that sang it. I discovered that the song was titled "A Conversation With The Past (Unsaid)." Jettared lasted several years, releasing a total of three albums....

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One Without - A Sweet Relief For Metal Music

If you're a fan of female-fronted bands, but are sick of hearing the same tired voice recycled time and again, One Without might be the sweet relief you need. Hailing from Gothenburg, Sweden, the 5-piece modern metal band is changing lives with their music. They've played shows in Europe and even shared the stage with Soulfly. Up until I heard them,...

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32 Leaves - Pensive Music For The Soul

Since briefly touring in support of their album Panorama in 2009, not much has been heard from the band. 32 Leaves is a unique breed of music. Haunting melodies and atmospheric vocals fill the voids between energetic guitar riffs and pounding drum beats. I remember discovering the band in 2006. One of my friends had been completely immersed in listening...

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Herotide - "Music Was My Only Outlet"

Hailing from South Africa, Herotide have been making a name for themselves. Started by John Dirker after breaking his back from a dirt bike accident, the band has trudged its way through the local music scene attracting much attention. Beginning with a 5FM Unearthed contest under the name Switchback, Dirker ended up winning the contest with the song...

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HURT - An Interview With Drummer Victor Ribas

Hurt began as a creation of vocalist J. Loren Wince in 2000. After self-releasing two albums, Hurt was picked up by Capitol Records, releasing Vol. 1 and Volume II before being dropped by the label for "strictly financial reasons." One of the most recognized of Hurt's repertoire, "Ten Ton Brick," was actually intended for another album, but was forced...

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2011: A Review of the Last Year

2011 came and went and didn’t really leave much of a mark on the music industry. Sure, there were great singles, but that’s about it. And that’s the problem. The music business has turned into a single-oriented society. No one buys whole albums anymore. Physical CDs? What’s the point? We’re an entitled society who downloads tunes for free at the bands’...

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Saturate: "In Our Own Way" - The Only Way We Would Have It

The first artist to be featured is a well-deserving band from Baytown, TX. Their sound is so unique, I won't even try to classify them. SATURATE has been working hard to promote their name since their conception in 2005. Their last album, The Point Of No Return is a culmination of various influences that make their music what it is. Most importantly,...

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