5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#22)

1. 7 Stone Riot

Rock music from Alabama. For fans of Pearl Jam, Fuel, Like a Storm, etc. 7 Stone Riot released their Scratching the Surface EP earlier this year (read my review), and they have since been playing shows in support of the album. Check out “Buried” and “Talking in Circles.”

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2. Aboleth

Stoner/blues/desert/dirt metal from California. For fans of Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin (if they had a female vocalist), Queens of the Stone Age, The Pretty Reckless, etc. Aboleth released their debut album Benthos back in May. Here are two tracks I’m rather fond of: “No Good” and “Wovenloaf.”

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3. Zombiesuckers

Horror punk from Sweden. For fans of The Misfits, The Murderdolls, Rancid, etc. Zombiesuckers have not been very active lately. However, they did post from their Facebook that there might be new music in 2018. Fingers crossed! For now, though, enjoy “I Turned Into a Monster” and “Endless Sleep” (ft. Michale Graves).

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4. Salems Lott

Shock metal from Hollywood, California. For fans of X Japan, Black Veil Brides, Mötley Crüe, etc. Salems Lott released Mask of Morality this year and have since enjoyed quite a bit of favorable press in regard to the album. Listen to “Shattered to Pieces” and “Royal Desperado,” both from this latest record.

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5. Famous Last Words

Post-hardcore/metal from Michigan. For fans of Falling in Reverse, Pierce the Veil, Asking Alexandria, etc. Famous Last Words is touring with Escape the Fate and Slaves, and they are also busy in the studio! Check out “The Show Must Go On” and “Pretty in Porcelain.”

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5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#14)

1. Crashdïet

A glam rock/sleaze metal band from Sweden. For fans of Mötley Crüe, Ratt, Poison, etc. Crashdïet announced their new singer, Gabriel Keyes, in December of 2017 and have been touring ever since.

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2. Villa*Nova

An eclectic blend of funky pop, rock, and hip-hop from South Carolina. For fans of Mindless Self Indulgence, Beastie Boys, Rehab, etc. Villa*Nova is currently touring and working on a new single. In the meantime, check out “Hard to be Around” and “Str8 to the Bottom.”

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3. Days to Come

Rock band from Georgia. For fans of Shinedown, Alter Bridge, TesseracT, etc. Days to Come is working on their next album, tentatively scheduled to be released fall 2018.

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4. Valklix

Punk rock from Kentucky. For fans of Therapy?, The Murderdolls, Bad Religion, etc. Valklix is busy recording tracks for their upcoming album, the demos of which you can listen to on Soundcloud.

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5. At Most Fear

Hard rock/metal music from New York. For fans of All That Remains, Crown the Empire, As I Lay Dying, etc. At Most Fear is touring and have released their debut album, Wicked, available on all major streaming services (such as Spotify). Here are “Solitary” and the title track “Wicked,” featuring Fronz of Attila.

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Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 1)

I stumbled across an old mixed CD that had nothing but covers on it. Now, most of the time I always think the original is better, but there are some instances in which I have to call it a tie.

This is part one and will include 3 tracks. I’m not sure how many parts there will be. 🙂

1. Disturbed: “Sound of Silence”

Even my parents like this one.

2. The Murderdolls: “White Wedding”

My best friend and I used to watch this video on repeat.

3. Toad the Wet Sprocket: “Hey Bulldog”

This sounds a lot like the original, and it is one of my favorite songs by The Beatles.