happy metal freakin christmas.
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somebody has got to appreciate my phone background.
i know the devil wears prada is a band that strives to not be in the way of their message, but mikey hranica is definitely someone i truly look up to. from the way he writes and sings to the way he and the rest of the prada boys are certain, confident, even, in what they believe in every way they believe it, they are some real heroes of mine.
they also write sick music. it is my firm belief that for most genres, especially those dependent on lyrics, christians should be at the forefront of the respective style. it’s pretty true for metal, post-hardcore, screamo, rock, and pop rock/pop punk. fellas like prada aren’t the only ones. demon hunter, underoath, august burns red, switchfoot, and relientk are all bands that are almost undeniably at the front lines of their genres. these are truly talented brothers with truly divine gifts. maybe one day i’ll join the ranks.
i say this all the time. kids need more role models. we need more role models. i need more role models.
cheers,
edit: this smile he’s cheesin out with is definitely my signature smile. and i’m missing part of the same tooth. coincidence?
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i have a very great respect for levi benton, the 21 year old monstrosity that captains miss may i. the band is young, both as a group and as individual musicians, but that hasn’t stopped the ohio metal band from striking out and making a name for themselves.
i’m told they were more or less discovered by the devil wears prada, and they used that friendship as leverage to help themselves get out there faster. that’s not to say that benton and the gang used that relationship, because the five members of miss may i hold their own.
seriously. i can’t believe some of the sounds that come out of levi’s voice. he is a beast of a frontman, with vocal power comparable to the older, more seasoned powerhouse christian screamer, august burns red’s jake luhrs [another musician i admire and respect greatly].
check out altpress’ quick little video with benton, link below. a little treat for true MMI fans, the full upcoming record, At Heart, completed and mixed and ready to release, is featured on his phone. viewers get a quick look at the song titles, which is an awesome glimpse. the actual record drops on june 12th.
http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/levi_benton_miss_may_i_iphone
HEY! edit. the new track Day By Day, from the upcoming record, can be heard here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6Zee8AvB1w
new music on new music on new music.
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