did anyone else notice this? becoming the archetype’s cover art for I Am vs the cover art of prada’s Dead Throne? remarkably similar. almost a christmas pair! haha.
i have no idea whether the new archetype material is worth listening to. i’ve heard the name for years, but never gave them a shot, so i’ll keep you posted.
in other news, i’m probably going to go out and pick up a copy of Mumford & Sons’ Babel, since i’ve been hearing first rate things on it.
cheers,
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in my pseudo-metal [read: nü metal] days, i somehow listened to as i lay dying. keep in mind, this is… at least 6 or 7 years ago.
after hearing tim lambesis guest vocal on TDWP’s Constance, now, years later, i HAVE to go back and revisit as i lay dying. tim lambesis’ animal roar is irresistible. pretty excited.
cheers,
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if there’s one thing the devil wears, it’s prada. @tdwpband. and yes, dead throne means that much to me. (Taken with Instagram)
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this has been one of the most captivating songs on With Roots Above And Branches Below. i can’t get over the THUMP. “I. KNOW. A. GHOST!”
i’ve been talking a lot about prada lately. sorry i haven’t had time to get to any new music, especially wolves at the gate’s brand new FULL LENGTH, Captors, which i bought yesterday.
i’ll get to it.
cheers from california,
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i freaking love the devil wears prada… this is common knowledge. i’ve previously avoided the Zombie EP because i’d heard it was less melodic and more straight metal/metalcore. it’s also the least christian of the TDWP’s back catalog, and i know they wanted to just make a fun zombie CD. i’ve heard snippets, but today i finally sat down and really listened.
it’s actually a surprisingly fun EP. imagining an outrageous zombie apocalypse is one of the things our generation is actually BEST at.
all of these songs are going in the list of “best songs for an actual zombie apocalypse”. the top of that list, however, still goes to the brandon bolmer-headed chiodos track, Those Who Slay Together Stay Together. that is a freaking killer [literally] song. video for that here:
imagine listening to these songs while playing zombie run. imagine……
cheers, and happy hunting…
edit: this picture cracks me up.
edit edit: i seriously can’t help but grin at jeremy depoyster’s back hauling a gun. hilarious
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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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literally, the greatest instrumental i’ve ever heard. the first time i played it i almost soiled myself during the sound byte, a sermon by paul washer on the judgment of God and the Great White Throne.
the sermon link is below if you want to listen in.
http://bit.ly/T5sjW