Next up on Audioeclectica.com’s 2016 End Of The Year Lists, the Best Guitarist. The stipulation is that, they have to have released a new album or EP this year.
I encourage you to vote for your favorite in the comments section. At the end of the month, I will release the results of the readers poll.
This list is also in NO PARTICULAR ORDER!!!
01) Ben Weinman- The Dillinger Escape Plan
02) Gary Gladson- Interstelar
03) Pete Loeffler- Chevelle
04) Nick DePirro- Night Verses
05) Beau Burchill- Saosin
06) Chase Fraser- Scour
07) Derek Engemann- Scour
08) Doc Coyle- Vagus Nerve
09) Lennart Bossu- Oathbreaker
10) Billy Duffy- The Cult
Next up on Audioeclectica.com’s 2016 End Of The Year Lists, the Best Comeback/Reunion Stories. The stipulation is that, they have to have gotten back together this year and or released a new album.
I encourage you to vote for your favorite in the comments section. At the end of the month, I will release the results of the readers poll.
This list is also in NO PARTICULAR ORDER!!!
01) Axl and Slash Reunite
02) Metallica’s first new album in 8 years
03) Anthony Green reunites with Saosin
04) Phil Lewis and Tracii Guns Reunite
05) Planes Mistaken For Stars reunion and new album
06) Max Cavalera and Igor Cavalera play Roots in full
07) Thrice reunion and new album
08) A Perfect Circle announces their return
Next up on Audioeclectica.com’s 2016 End Of The Year Lists, the top 10 album covers. The stipulation is that, they have to have released an album/EP this year.
I encourage you to vote for your favorite in the comments section. At the end of the month, I will release the results of the readers poll.
Next up on Audioeclectica.com’s 2016 End Of The Year Lists, the top 10 drummers. The stipulation is that, they have to have released an album/EP this year.
I encourage you to vote for your favorite in the comments section. At the end of the month, I will release the results of the readers poll.
This list is also in NO PARTICULAR ORDER!!!
01) Aric Improta- Night Vereses
02) Billy Rymer- The Dillinger Escape Plan
03) Daniel Davison- Every Time I Die
04) Mario Duplantier- Gojira
05) Ivo Debrabandere/Wim Coppers- Oathbreaker
06) Riley Breckinridge- Thrice
07) Michael Martens- O’Brother
08) Jesse Schobel- Scour
09) Chris Marquard- Moving Structures
10) Mike Land- Aeges
Next up on Audioeclectica.com’s 2016 End Of The Year Lists, the top 10 bassists. The stipulation is that, they have to have released an album/EP this year.
I encourage you to vote for your favorite in the comments section. At the end of the month, I will release the results of the readers poll.
This list is also in NO PARTICULAR ORDER!!!
01) Robert Trujillo- Metallica
02) Eddie Breckinridge- Thrice
03) Reilly Herrera- Night Verses
04) Kevin Lewis- Moving Structures
05) Anton Dang- O’Brother
06) Gilles Demolder- Oathbreaker
07) Liam Wilson- The Dillinger Escape Plan
08) Steve Micciche- Every Time I Die
09) Mike D’Antonio- Killswitch Engage
10) John Jarvis- Scour
2016 is on the verge of ending. It’s been quite an interesting, strange, depressing and scary year. Despite all the divide across the land and countless other problems, 2016 was a great year for new albums. I have a feeling that with time, the music released this year, 2016, will be one of those years that gave us classic albums.
To start things off for the first category of End Of The Year Lists, I’m going to make a list of the top 10 guitar duos in music. The stipulation is that, they have to have released an album this year.
I encourage you to vote for your favorite in the comments section. At the end of the month, I will release the results of the readers poll.
This list is also in NO PARTICULAR ORDER!!!
Top 10 Guitar Duo’s of 2016:
01) James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett- Metallica
02) Jordan Buckley and Andy Williams- Every Time I Die
03) Johnny Dang and Jordan McGhin- O’Brother
04) Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetzel- Killswitch Engage
05) Joe Duplantier and Christian Andreu- Gojira
06) Scott Kelly and Steve Von Till- Neurosis
07) Ben Weinman and Brent Hinds- Giraffe Tongue Orchestra
08) Brian “Head” Welch and James “Munky” Schaffer- Korn
09) Kemble Walters and Cory Clark- Aeges
10) James Moore and Mitch Wayte- Moving Structures
If there is one thing I really enjoy about music, it’s when I come across bands/artists that are taking chances. Not just taking chances though, but, putting out music that is deeply rooted in inspiration and emotion. This weeks band of the week Crowhurst, is just that. The music is dark and full of rage, all the while being experimental and pulverizing. There are shades of industrial, black metal, and ambiance throughout the songs. Led by vocalist/keyboardist/sampler Jay Gambit, Crowhurst have brought back the dark industrial vibe that has been missing from the genre for some time. One can tell from listening to them, that they really believe in what they are creating. Nothing seems forced or misplaced. If you are looking for something dark, heavy and bombastic, then Crowhurst is what you need.
I’ve been wanting to make this list for a while. There are so many horrible band names out there. I’m talking about the band name, not the band. Though a majority of the ones with horrible names are pretty horrible bands.
Join me in making this list long and complete!!
Hoobastank
Foo Fighters
CKY
The Damned Things
The Deadlights
Dope
Dropbox
The Exies
Finger Eleven
Five Finger Death Punch
Fuel
Hellyeah
Ill Nino
Korn
Limp Bizkit
Linkin Park
Orgy
Papa Roach
Puddle Of Mudd
Rooney
Save Ferris
Shinedown
Smash Mouth
Stereomud
The Union Underground
Velvet Revolver
Audiovent
Avenged Sevenfold
Blink 182
Butthole Surfers
Coal Chamber
Static X
Depswa
The Bronx
Mariachi El Bronx
Mushroomhead
Flaw
Hed PE
Powerman 5000
Shiny Toy Guns
Smile Empty Soul
Sponge
Prophets of Rage
Mudvayne
Audiotopsy
Nickelback
Everclear
Bush
Sugar Ray
Miss May I
Suicide Silence
Skillet
Evanescence
12 Stones
Cancer Bats
Bless The Fall
Escape The Fate
Falling In Reverse
King 810
Saliva
Adema
Soil
Murderdolls
Bullet For My Valentine
Atreyu
Aerosmith
Parkway Drive
3 Doors Down
Halestorm
Pearl Jam
Thousand Foot Krutch
Black Veil Brides
Sixx AM
Pop Evil
Trapt
Evans Blue
Letter Kills
Story Of The Year
Yellowcard
Motionless In White
Death Cab For Cutie
Creed
Three Days Grace
Devour The Day
Coheed and Cambria
Saint Asonia
Lit
Staind
Stick To Your Guns
Wormrot
Pig Destroyer
Of Mice and Men
Trixter
Ratt
Bang Tango
Helloween
Asking Alexandria
Babymetal
Autograph
Danger Danger
Kix
Fit For An Autopsy
Alter Bridge
Twelve Foot Ninja
Anal Cunt
Volbeat
Letters From The Fire
Vimic
Scar The Martyr
Act of Defiance
A Day To Remember
Hawthorne Heights
Emmure
Islander
Sky Eats Airplane
Taking Back Sunday
The Movielife
Thursday
Mustard Plug
From First To Last
Less Than Jake
NOFX
Good Charlotte
Awol Nation
Norma Jean
Stabbing Westward
Gravity Kills
Cobra Starship
Blind Melon
Mother Love Bone
How do I explain what you are about to hear? Let’s start by telling you that this band, Oathbreaker, is one of the most intelligent, deep, intense, and beautiful bands I’ve heard in a long time. When I first put on their album Rheia, I was completely taken aback by the sheer intensity and absolute beauty in the music, lyrics and vocals. Now, Oathbreaker isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you appreciate music and different genres like I do, then you are in for a treat.
Oathbreaker has been around since 2008. They are from Ghent, Belgium. Their music is best described as post hardcore meets black metal, so I’m going to say they are post black metal. They have released 3 full length albums and 1 EP, each of their releases has seen the band evolve and create their own niche within the heavy music world. Guitarist Lennart Bossu, bassist Gilles Demolder and drummer Wim Coppers (who replaced original drummer Ivo Debrabandere) have created music that transcends the genres they are associated with. There is a clarity to the music and songs that will hit you emotionally just as the vocals and lyrics of singer Caro Tanghe. Caro’s delivery is pure, dark and full of emotion. Lyrically the songs are haunting and honest, all the while being poetic.
Their new album Rheia is a revelation. Easily a top ten album of the year for me. Oathbreaker are the type of band that will leave you speechless and inspired at the same time. I for one am totally enthralled by the way the band captivated me. I can’t wait till their next tour of the states so I can see them perform these songs live.
Check out a truly great band, and give a different genre a shot. You might very well surprise yourself by how much you enjoy it.
The journey continues to find the top ten bands/artists in the alphabet. L is here and unlike the past few letters this one should be less difficult to complete. As usual your suggestions are wanted in completing this list. These are in no particular order as well.
01) Led Zeppelin
02) Love
03) John Lennon
04) Lynryd Skynyrd
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