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Chiodos
Perhaps no one can explain the sheer ferocity and timid quietness it is better than when vocalist Craig Owens says “we don’t want to let the kids down” when discussing the group’s intense vocals live at shows. Well they never let a single kid down with their vicious assault on the ears and grip on the jugular...
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Canvas Solaris — Cortical Tectonics Buy it at Amazon
Technical metal prowess is at the crux and heart of everything Canvas Solaris puts out. Wild and energetic with massive time signature challenges, “Cortical Tectonics” is yet further proof that this instrumental technical metal trio from Georgia has more up their sleeves than your average heavy talented act. Some of their songs are so hard to follow, I only wonder how on earth the group ever remembers how to play them live or otherwise. Intricately arranged opuses feature epic guitar landscapes, well textured percussion, and thick bass ala King Crimson, Dillinger Escape Plan, and Voivod.
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