Rasputina — “Transylvanian Concubine” (Manson Mix)
folk rock
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 47)
Crosby, Stills, & Nash: “Norwegian Wood” (The Beatles cover)
Dr. Melancholia: “Genie in a Bottle” (Christina Aguilera cover)
Maven ft. Marilyn Manson: “Hard On For Love” (Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds cover)
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#25)
1. Here’s To Fightin’
Indie folk music from Colorado. For fans of Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, etc. Here’s To Fightin’ is currently playing shows to promote their unique style of folk. You can listen to them here and download 2016’s Becoming Native for free. In the meantime, here is “Ghosts.”
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2. Fira
Fantasy metal from California. For fans of The Pretty Reckless, Nightwish, In This Moment, etc. Fira released their first music video in January and have been booking shows while searching for a touring drummer. Check out “beLIEve.”
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3. Terra
Alternative rock from Italy. For fans of Tool, Thrice, Seether, etc. Terra recently surpassed 200,000 plays of their song “Close Enough” on Spotify. Listen to it and their latest single, “Create, Mutate, Erase,” below.
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4. DiveboTTomhell
EDM/synthwave/trip hop from Kazakhstan. For fans of Suicidewave, Univ3rses, Skynd, etc. DiveboTTomhell released Every back in February, which you can stream on Soundcloud or his YouTube page. Here is “With Me.”
5. Ravenscry
Rock from Italy. For fans of Lacuna Coil, Within Temptation, Temperance, etc. Ravenscry is currently working on a new album, but you can hear “Missing Words” and “Oscillation” now.
Let’s Talk Covers (Small Town Titans Edition)
“Immigrant Song” (Led Zeppelin cover)
“Fat Bottomed Girls” (Queen cover)
“45” (Shinedown cover)
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 45)
Powerman 5000: “Whip It” (Devo cover)
Amerakin Overdose: “ET” (Katy Perry cover)
Rasputina: “Bad Moon Rising” (Creedence Clearwater Revival cover)
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 44)
Goo Goo Dolls: “Give a Little Bit” (Supertramp cover)
Nonpoint: “In the Air Tonight” (Phil Collins cover)
Marilyn Manson ft. Johnny Depp: “You’re So Vain” (Carly Simon cover)
Playlist Challenge, Day 591
Emilie Autumn — “Thank God I’m Pretty”
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#20)
1. Greyhaven (UK)
Alternative/modern rock from London. For fans of Bring Me the Horizon, A Day to Remember, Walk the Moon, etc. Back in May, Greyhaven was featured on a Metal Hammer tribute to Avenged Sevenfold. They covered “Hail to the King.” Here are two originals from the band: “Breathe” and “Truth”.
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2. Playing Savage
Funk/soul/rock with a hint of hip-hop, based in Vienna. For fans of Res, Michael Jackson, Alabama Shakes, etc. Playing Savage is busy writing and recording new music! In the meantime, check out the Spotify page, as well as these two songs from the YouTube page, “This Is Love” and “Get Off of My Back.”
3. Moonfall
Alternative/pop/rock band from New York. For fans of Fall Out Boy, twenty one pilots, Panic! At The Disco, etc. According to their Instagram, Moonfall has “so much in the works” but “so little we can say.” You can, however, check out the lyric video for “Windswept,” and the video for the first song I heard, “Lost.”
4. Dare Defy
Hard rock/metal music from Florida. For fans of Killswitch Engage, Taking Back Sunday, Finch, etc. (with a touch of Slipknot). Dare Defy’s first EP is available via Spotify. They are currently booking shows and Labor Day weekend, they will be playing the Blue Ridge Rock Fest alongside such acts as Puddle of Mudd, Orgy, Lamb of God, and Jonathan Davis. Listen to the songs “Love Sick” and “Burn.”
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5. Indogen
Melodic progressive rock from Arizona. For fans of Tool, A Perfect Circle, Pink Floyd, etc. Indogen is working on new music and playing live in and around the Phoenix area, so if you’re anywhere nearby, check out their Facebook page and get to a show! Crank up the volume and jam “Autopilot” and “Implosion.”
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 40)
1. Powerman 5000: “Electric Avenue” (Eddy Grant cover)
2. Rasputina: “I Want You to Want Me” (Cheap Trick cover)
3. Avenged Sevenfold: “Wish You Were Here” (Pink Floyd cover)
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#18)
1. Meka Nism
Metal from Florida. For fans of Arch Enemy, Within Temptation, Nightwish, etc. Meka Nism just released their latest EP, The War Inside, in May and are now booking shows. Check out the title track and “Bring the Sun Back.”
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2. Love The Hate
Rock from Mobile, Alabama. For fans of 10 Years, Tantric, Chevelle, etc. Love The Hate recently opened for From Ashes to New and Bad Wolves at a hometown show. Their latest album, Burn, is available for purchase through various digital outlets. Get a taste of Burn on ReverbNation, and listen to “Bleed the Weak” now!
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3. A Light in the Darkness
Progressive metal from Texas. For fans of Lamb of God, Soilwork, early Trivium, etc. A Light in the Darkness currently has two EPs available — Conspire and Athens to Piraeus — on digital platforms such as iTunes and BandCamp. Here is “Ransom,” from Conspire.
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4. Skynd
Electronic/industrial/dubstep duo that formed in Australia. For fans of Sköld, Die Antwoord, Skrillex, etc. Skynd premiered their video for “Gary Heidnik” recently, which features Korn front man Jonathan Davis. This is my new favorite band. Thus far, their songs and videos have been delving into the minds of murderers, and I love it! Please check out both of their singles, “Elisa Lam” and “Gary Heidnik.”
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5. Hank the Businessman
Folk/progressive rock from Pennsylvania. For fans of Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, etc. Hank the Businessman released the Mountain EP in June. Here are my two favorite songs, “One” and “Tangled.”
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