New Music: Mayday Parade

Check out “Piece of Your Heart” from the forthcoming album Sunnyland, dropping June 15th.

Weekly Focus: Asking Alexandria, Day Four

Asking Alexandria — “Let It Sleep,” from the album The Black (2016).

Weekly Focus: Asking Alexandria, Day Three

Asking Alexandria ft. Howard Jones — “Until the End,” from the album From Death to Destiny (2013).

Weekly Focus: Asking Alexandria, Day Two

Asking Alexandria — “Someone, Somewhere,” from the album Reckless & Relentless (2011).

Album of the Week: Asking Alexandria’s self-titled

After a kick-ass concert last night that consisted of Blessthefall, Black Veil Brides, and Asking Alexandria, is it really a surprise that I would feature this album? Asking Alexandria’s self-titled record is heavily melodic from start to finish. My favorite tracks are “When the Lights Come On,” “Hopelessly Hopeful,” and “Under Denver.”

Let’s Talk Covers (American Satan edition)

1. The Relentless: “Personal Jesus” (Depeche Mode cover)

2. The Relentless: “Nights in White Satin” (The Moody Blues cover)

3. The Relentless: “Hey Hey, My My” (Neil Young/Crazy Horse cover)

What I’m Listening To: Andy Black

I wasn’t overly impressed with “Ribcage” or “We Don’t Have to Dance,” so yeah, it took me a while to sit down and listen to The Shadow Side.

Overall, I enjoyed the album. It was certainly a departure from Black Veil Brides (always a plus when you decide to do a side project). The Shadow Side will likely find its way into my CD player many more times.

Though there are multiple high points, my absolute favorite track is “Put the Gun Down.” Check it out: