The self titled debut EP from UK prog metal band Paradis was an absolute beast. From the very beginning, it showcased a world of truly intense riffs, but by mixing classic prog metal chops with a pinch of metalcore and a touch of extra, groove infused heaviness – hinting at a love of Lamb of God – their sound was immediately more impressive than most.
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Check out ‘Ash And Blood’, the new track from Perpetual Paradox
British tech metallers Perpetual Paradox have returned with a new single – and it’s an absolutely unrelenting number that pushes the band’s heavy crossover sound to its brutal limit.
THE REAL GONE SINGLES BAR #101
Following another week where there have been an insane amount of submissions for the Singles Bar, this visit offers a broad selection of sounds. Among the eight picks, there’s a really atmospheric slice of pop from a singer songwriter on her way to becoming a proper cult figure, some superb indie pop vibes, and even a long stoner infused jam which really doesn’t suggest a “single” at all. As usual, we hope you find something new to enjoy…
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Listen: Check out ‘Juggernaut’, the current single from Tiberius
When you call your single ‘Juggernaut’, you’re certainly not expecting your audience to take it lightly. …And, indeed, many of the riffs that power the current track from Tiberius hit their audience like a truck.
Listen: Skye share new track ‘What Am I’
A five piece band from the north west of England, Skye take in a wealth of hard rock, prog metal and alternative influences to create a massive hybrid sound.
On ‘What Am I’, the quiet, almost disquieting vocals and busy basslines owe a debt to the mighty Tool; a massive, relatively commercial chorus pulls influence from bands like Alter Bridge and Shinedown, and a really punchy drum sound adds something even harder. These things combined lead to a massive and genuinely impressive slide of contemporary metal that’s guaranteed to build upon the current Skye following.