Sample if you like: Mastodon, Chevelle, Three Days Grace, Slipknot, Taproot Sound: Metal / Rock / Alternative Location: Atlanta, GA No strangers to the Atlanta music scene, Dear Enemy blends their metal core with heartfelt vocals and alternative instrumentals for a sound with vast appeal. Their 2006 EP “Walking Past Yesterday” was produced by Corey [...]
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No strangers to the Atlanta music scene Jungol is an undeniably creative and talented trio with a fan base as eclectic as their music. Their take on electronic rock is not only unique, but appealing to a new untapped audience. By combining alternative rock, ambient additions, and a creative layering of melodies, they have created a sound all their own. Pulling influences from the classics to today Over The Sun And Under The Radar fully embraces the band’s new approach to writing. The guys put more focus on vocals, which are strong, hypnotic, and enthrallingly harmonic. Songs are also shorter and highlight the guitar in key places as opposed to drawn out solos.
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I interviewed Jungol at the Earl just prior to their performance the night of their CD release show for Over The Sun, And Under The Radar. By the time the second band was mid-set, the place was brimming with people from wall to wall, all eager to hear the talented trio’s new material. After reviewing their last album, Places, I already knew that between the hypnotizing vocals and skillful melodies their new album would be a smash among the crowd. These down to earth, laid back guys and I settled into the back of The Earl in a room covered with odd décor and sharpie messages on every wall. Josh, Jason, and Graham along with their manager, Lauren Wilson, shared their upcoming plans and their never ending quest to create.
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Sample if you like: Pepper, Seeed, 311, The Expendables, Slightly Stoopid, Wilco, Band Of Horses, Mgmt, Ballyhoo Sound: Reggae-Rock Location: Savannah, GA Label: LAW Records These Savannah locals have been performing their roots-reggae meets contemporary rock tunes to an ever growing fan base since 2003. Although the majority of their fans are located in the [...]
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A Day to Remember, hailing from Ocala, Florida, are known as much for their powerpunk choruses as they are their earth-shattering breakdowns. As always, these boys never fail to live up to the hype. They even managed to sell out tickets for a two night experience at the Masquerade in Atlanta. ADTR brought with them equally brutal supporting acts Enter Shikari, Silverstein, and August Burns Red. As a regular concert goer and reporter, I can easily say that this line up shook the house down, as well as the surrounding five blocks of the city.
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Long before Rock Fist discovered Connor Christian and Southern Gothic, the band was already making moves in both the local and national music scene. With their music video for “Sunday Suit” ranking in the top ten on CMT’s Pure Country 12-Pack Countdown and their latest album “90 Proof Lullabies” produced by Jeff Tomei (Matchbox 20, Jerry Cantrell) and mixed by Shawn Grove (Collective Soul, Sevendust), success seems only eminent for this talented group of musicians. Their sound is soulful and rustic, pulling from influences in both the rock and country genres for an Americana sound that’s catchy and spirited.
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The last time Pour Habit visited Atlanta they came with some amazing bands, The Flatliners and Strung Out (both are must sees with must buy albums). During their set that night I was interviewing Jake Kiley, guitarist of Strung Out, and unfortunately missed their entire performance. The guys gave me their album “Suiticide” and upon reviewing it, I became totally hooked on their energetic and catchy punk meets metal sound. Thankfully, these talented musicians returned to The Masquerade and I was able to catch their amazing live performance prior to our interview.
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Review of FERVoR’s NEW Single “Habitual” ~ Kris Melton Sample if you like: Breaking Benjamin, Red, Trapt, Crossfade Sound: Alternative / Pop / Rock Location: Atlanta, GA Atlanta power trio, FERVoR, recently released their new single, “Habitual”. The band had a release party in the song’s honor on January 29th at The Hard Rock [...]
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Interview with SidAerial 1.16.10 ~Kris Melton I had the opportunity to interview the guys in SidAerial backstage at Rock Fest held at Planet X in Marietta, GA courtesy of Local Productions. In 2009 SidAerial released their album “Look What I Found” which was well received in the Atlanta music scene. While last year brought many [...]
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Interview with AM Conspiracy 1.16.10 ~Kris Melton Photography by Susie Ceruto of Shock & Awe Productions I had the pleasure of interviewing all the guys in AM Conspiracy at Rock Fest held at Planet X in Marietta, GA courtesy of Local Productions. With all the madness occurring inside the venue/ arcade and the yucky weather [...]
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