1. Marilyn Manson: “Personal Jesus” (Depeche Mode cover)
2. Powerman 5000: “20th Century Boy” (T. Rex cover)
3. HIM: “Wicked Game” (Chris Isaak cover)
hard rock
Playlist Challenge, Day 457
A Perfect Circle — “Judith”
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#19)
1. Plastic Tears
Glam rock from Finland. For fans of Poison, KISS, Hanoi Rocks, etc. Plastic Tears recently released their latest album, Angels With Attitude, and the positive press has been rolling in. The guys are currently booking shows to promote the album. Check out “Miss Stumbling Legs” and “Secret Society.”
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2. Mechanical Vampires
Dark pop/electronic/alternative from New Jersey. For fans of Crywolf, 30 Seconds to Mars, PVRIS, etc. Mechanical Vampires is currently working on new music. In the meantime, listen to “Gemini” and “Forget About Me.”
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3. Modern Echo
Progressive/hard rock from Wisconsin. For fans of Nothing More, A Perfect Circle, Gemini Syndrome, etc. Modern Echo has just reached their goal on their Indiegogo campaign. They are using the funds to finish the upcoming album, In Division. Here are “Break in the Sky” and their cover of Soundgarden’s “Fell on Black Days,” a tribute to Chris Cornell.
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4. Seven Year Witch
Rock & roll from South Carolina. For fans of Jack White, Silvertide, Beitthemeans, etc. Seven Year Witch will be touring relentlessly this summer and fall, opening for such acts as Buckcherry and Gin Blossoms. Check out the live performances of “Rags to Riches” and “Salty.”
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5. Morning Robots
Alternative/indie rock from France. For fans of The Black Keys, The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, etc. Morning Robots’ debut EP, Nothing Like Tile For a Tango, was released in June. Here is the latest single, “Meet Me Later.”
Playlist Challenge, Day 454
Linkin Park — “Papercut”
Weekly Focus: Orgy, Day Seven
Orgy — “Inside My Head,” from the album Punk Statik Paranoia (2004).
Weekly Focus: Orgy, Day Six
Orgy — “Ashamed,” from the album Punk Statik Paranoia (2004).
Weekly Focus: Orgy, Day Five
Orgy — “Vague,” from the album Punk Statik Paranoia (2004).
Weekly Focus: Orgy, Day Four
Orgy — “Eyes-Radio-Lies,” from the album Vapor Transmission (2000).
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.”
Let’s Talk Covers (The 69 Cats Edition)
The 69 Cats: “People Are Strange” (The Doors cover)
The 69 Cats: “Runaway” (Del Shannon cover)
The 69 Cats: “Werewolves of London” (Warren Zevon cover)
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