Like I promised, here's one last article for July, and it's more of the latest and greatest of rock and metal! Certainly quite the mix this time around, so check them out!
I guess these Danish rockers have been playing since the 80s, starting out more glam but now evolved into a straight-forward hard rock band. While some of their guitars may look a little strange, this is some catchy stuff. Worth a look!
Yes, more Sabaton, but I can't help it! This is a little different though, going with a bouncy, swing-step groove that makes it a little light on its feet. Then there's the hammond organ solo in the middle that fits like a glove. Neat variations for band known for their otherwise iconic style.
Alter Bridge is a band I should spend more time with, given what a big Creed fan I am. Here we have a very heavy, but somewhat atmospheric slab of hard rock, going for something a little more cinematic in tone. Good stuff!
Old-school AOR! Here we have The Defiants providing that classic 80s rock sound that makes even the smallest things seem larger than life. This has some pretty strong Bryan Adams vibes, very summery and catchy.
Queensrÿche has always carved their own path, and this song from their latest album really shows their quirky song-writing style. Jarring at times, soft and somber at others, all while letting their vocalist ring out those soaring notes. It doesn't get more iconic than this.
DragonForce is one of those bands where either you like them or you can't stand them. While the video very 80s, the song is DragonForce to a T, so don't expect any heavy synths or poppy interludes. For me, DragonForce is a nostalgic sound to when I first got into power metal, so this song is like putting on an old, but comfortable pair of shoes. Nice the see the guys keeping their pedal to the metal!
I feel like these video articles are all I'm doing these days, but I can't help sharing all the cool music I'm finding! I promise I'll get to other types of articles, but for now, let's check out some great rock music!
Let's start off with another one from Anthem. As I mentioned before, this Japanese band has been going for a while, but this video is for their first major international album, so their pulling all the stops. Great piece of speedy metal!
I know I post a lot of metal here, but I can't deny the power of good AOR, and I'm thankful for labels like Fronteirs Records and their mission to give this kind of music an opportunity to shine. Here's another uplifting, 80s-style epic from Find Me, and it doesn't disappoint!
Sticking with the 80s for a moment, here we have epic 80s hair metal coming from Swedish glam rockers Crazy Lixx. While they may not have the classic pedigree of Def Leppard or Dokken, they have the right sound and attitude to for it!
Saint Vitus seems to be coming back, bring their style of old-school doom metal with them. While the intro seems different, that middle section and is pure Sabbath-y, with crunchy riffs and a wailing, haunted guitar solo!
Here we have another piece of melodic progressive metal from Darkwater. After this song and the previous one, between the atmosphere, the riffs, and the synth solos, this is sounding like an album I shouldn't miss!
Let's wrap things up with some Queensrÿche. As expected, they bring their classic 80s style with some solid riffing and great melodies to go along with their message. Todd La Torre really shines on this one!
