Collaborations

COLLABORATIONS: SOULFLY & GREG PUCIATO- RISE OF THE FALLEN

I’ve been on a bit of a Soulfly kick as of late. I’ve got something really cool coming up that is Soulfly related but, you’ll just have to wait a moment for that! Part of what put me on this kick was my podcast co-host Justin doing a full Soulfly rewind review (which will be out on Sinisterreviews.wordpress.com shortly) and I went back through a few a few of my favorites. Also, Soulfly’s thirteenth studio album, Chama, comes out 11.24.25!! One of the albums I went back to was their seventh album, Omen. This record is an interesting one for a myriad of reasons. Logan Mader who would tour with Soulfly during the first album was the producer/engineer/mixer. Prong’s Tommy Victor lends his superb and very underrated guitar work to the song “Lethal Injection.” And the reason for this article is Greg Puciato of Better Lovers/The Black Queen/Killer Be Killed/ex The Dillinger Escape Plan, guests on the song “Rise Of The Fallen.” This track is a banger for sure. It’s got a really cool groove to it along with some great worldly textures and then you add in Greg’s vocals both aggressive and melodic and the combination is gold. Listening to this song you can hear how and why Killer Be Killed was formed. Max and Greg work like peanut butter and jelly! The picture at the top is of Greg and Max from the studio! And to end it on a positive note, this collaboration has happened live as well and it’s straight up vicious.

Soulfly with Greg Puciato- Rise Of The Fallen (LIVE):

Rise Of The Fallen (Album Version):

Collaborations:Linkin Park & Page Hamilton- All For Nothing

Back in 2015, Linkin Park released their album, The Hunting Party. This album saw the band return to more of their “rock roots” after time spent experimenting and expanding upon their sound. The Hunting Party was met with a bit of a mixed reaction but, over time has actually grown into quite a pretty stand out album in their catalog. One song on this album in particular has always had my attention and it’s one hell of a banger too. The song is track 2 on the album and it’s called “All For Nothing” and features the one and only Page Hamilton of Helmet on guest vocals as well as guitar. This song fits naturally into the signature sound of Linkin Park and it has a bit of an old school vibe with the hip-hop verses into the soaring melodic chorus. The combination of LP and Page Hamilton works out quite well. When you listen to early LP albums (Hybrid Theory/Meteora) there is a bit of a Helmet influence to the guitars so it’s only appropriate that this collaboration were to happen and work so well. I’m just going to put this out in the universe cause it would be awesome if it were to happen but, how about on Helmet’s upcoming tour, they add this song to the set for their Los Angeles date and Mike Shinoda comes out and performs it with Helmet?! Now that would be something! This song really deserves to be given the proper live debut!

Linkin Park with Page Hamilton- All For Nothing:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=DVPbR_r8XLU%3Fsi%3DfyBSCAgOS0uA6iCG

Making of “All For Nothing”

https://youtube.com/watch?v=TkAn7Zg16ps%3Fsi%3D_DwuShbbWHvmUGsZ

Collaborations: Full Of Hell and Nothing

It was a couple months back that I first heard the news of an upcoming collaborative album between two quite pulverizing bands in their own right. Full Of Hell and Nothing initially crossed paths in the twenty-tens, sharing the bills of shows and festivals intermittently. Dylan (Full Of Hell) and Nicky (Nothing) kept in touch over the years, and the collaboration naturally followed. Together, they pushed sonic bounds in the middle out of Full of Hell’s abstract and harsh ambience and Nothing’s searing shoegaze tendencies which then stirred up some extreme peaks and valleys inspired by the likes of My Bloody Valentine and latter day Swans. Speaking on the collaboration, “We’ve never done anything like this,” Nicky goes on. “The contrast is huge as we’re putting two extremes together and making them work. We’re just bridging the gap.” The bands all gathered together and notably wrote face-to-face in Ocean City, MD and collaborated in-person as much as possible. Eventually, they entered the studio with GRAMMY® Award-nominated producer and all around badass, Will Putney. The atmosphere contributed to the energy of the record itself. So far, what has been released is pretty damn awesome. It’s volatile yet subdued and the heaviness isn’t overdone in a way that removes the atmosphere both bands are so good at shaping. Their album, When No Birds Sang will be out on December 01, 2023 via Closed Casket Activities.

Full Of Hell & Nothing- Spend The Grace:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=wx3LtWckbks%3Fsi%3DE6AtkbY_2UUyucqf


Full Of Hell & Nothing- Like Stars In The Firmament:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=wVNXSuIhs4w%3Fsi%3DmXYvX3bYQct0u6-L

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Stream – https://orcd.co/whennobirdssang

Collaborations: Thrice & Emma Ruth Rundle- Just Breathe
Album Reviews - Thrice - Palms | Punk Rock Theory

On Thrice’s 2018 album Palms, there is a song called “Just Breathe” that is an absolute stand out. The first time I heard the song, I was hooked. It’s a very Thrice song and then with the addition of guest vocals by Emma Ruth Rundle, it takes it to a whole other level. Her delicate vocals add a very soothing vibe and gives you the good kind of chills. One day, when live music is able to happen again, it would be a dream to get to see Emma join Thrice on stage to perform this song. It would be EPIC!!

Thrice Featuring Emma Ruth Rundle- Just Breathe:

Collaborations: Foo Fighters with Joe Walsh

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While I was thinking of what to write about over the weekend for Monday, I came up with an idea. It’s definitely going to be a fun one and it will allow you to further delve into some songs and artists/players you might not have normally listened to. The first one I’d like to get into is the collaboration between the Foo Fighters and Joe Walsh from the Foo’s album Sonic Highways. On that album, the two collaborated on a song (the best song on the album by far too) called “Outside.” Joe Walsh is such an integral part of any band or appearance he’s ever been a part of. There is a way to how he plays and his overall vibe and style, that just makes those songs and bands great. This song is no different. His minimalist guitar solo truly sets a mood and as you listen to the song and the lyrics, you really understand why Dave Grohl had asked Joe to guest on the song. It’s one of those perfect collaborations.

 

Foo Fighters w/ Joe Walsh- Outside:

 

 

Foo Fighters- Making of Outside (from Sonic Highways DVD):