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Baroness (band)
Baroness is an American heavy metal band from Savannah, Georgia, whose original members grew up together in Lexington, Virginia. History Formative years (2003–2007) Baroness formed in mid-2003, founded by former members of the punk/metal band Johnny Welfare and the Paychecks. Singer John Dyer Baizley creates the artwork for all Baroness albums, and has done artwork for other bands. Much of their early material was written by John Dyer Baizley and Pete Adams at a music store in Savannah and then later in a small apartment. They recorded 14 hours of two guitars, and Baizley later repurposed this material for Baroness's earliest EP. From 2004 to 2007, Baroness recorded and released three EPs, named ''First'', ''Second'' and ''A Grey Sigh in a Flower Husk'' (aka Third), with the third one being a split album with Unpersons. ''Red Album'' (2007–2009) Baroness started recording their first full-length album in March 2007. Phillip Cope from Kylesa continued to produce Baroness on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah ( ) is the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia and is the county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, Chatham County. Established in 1733 on the Savannah River, the city of Savannah became the Kingdom of Great Britain, British British America, colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. A strategic port city in the American Revolution and during the American Civil War, Savannah is today an industrial center and an important Atlantic seaport. It is Georgia's Georgia (U.S. state)#Major cities, fifth-largest city, with a 2020 United States Census, 2020 U.S. Census population of 147,780. The Savannah metropolitan area, Georgia's List of metropolitan areas in Georgia (U.S. state), third-largest, had a 2020 population of 404,798. Each year, Savannah attracts millions of visitors to its cobblestone streets, parks, and notable historic buildings. These buildings include the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low (f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Grey Sigh In A Flower Husk
''A Grey Sigh in a Flower Husk'' is a split album by American heavy metal bands Baroness Baron is a rank of nobility or title of honour, often Hereditary title, hereditary, in various European countries, either current or historical. The female equivalent is baroness. Typically, the title denotes an aristocrat who ranks higher th ... and Unpersons. The artwork was done by Baroness frontman John Baizley. Background The Baroness songs were recorded in December of 2005 and are the last to feature founding guitarist Tim Loose. Loose had already parted ways with the group, but rejoined his former bandmates in the studio to perform the songs. The Unpersons songs were primarily recorded in the winter of 2004 and are the final tracks the band ever released. Track listing All Baroness songs written by Baroness, with lyrics by John Baizley. CD edition Vinyl edition Personnel Baroness * John Baizley – vocals, guitar * Allen Blickle – drums * Tim Loose – guitar * Summer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minsk (band)
Minsk is an extreme metal band from Peoria, Illinois founded in 2002. Self-described as "psychedelic metal", their songs tend to start out as slow and simple, and become heavy and complex towards the end. Their sound draws from doom metal, hardcore punk, ambient and noise music, with a highly psychedelic attitude achieved through tribal drum patterns, thick layers of synthesizers and keyboards, and echoing vocals. They are named after the capital of Belarus. The idea of survival through suffering is a recurring theme in the lyrics and musical style. In fact, regarding the origin of their name, their official biography states: "Drawing its nominal inspiration from a remote Belarusian city nestled deep amidst the in-betweens of the East and the West, a city that has been burned to the ground on several occasions only to be rebuilt like a Phoenix rising from its ashes." The sounds and atmospheres they evoke in their songs are complex and psychedelic. Biography Minsk was formed in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mastodon (band)
Mastodon is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 2000, the band's lineup of Troy Sanders (bass/vocals), Brent Hinds (lead guitar/vocals), Bill Kelliher (rhythm guitar/backing vocals) and Brann Dailor (drums/vocals) has remained the same since 2001. Mastodon has released eight studio albums, as well as a number of other releases. The band's 2002 debut album, '' Remission'', garnered significant critical acclaim for its unique sound. Mastodon's second full-length release, ''Leviathan'', is a concept album based on the novel ''Moby-Dick'' by Herman Melville. Three magazines awarded the record "Album of the Year" in 2004: ''Revolver'', ''Kerrang!'' and ''Terrorizer''. The song "Colony of Birchmen" from the band's third album (released in 2006), ''Blood Mountain'', was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2007. ''Blood Mountain'' was followed in 2009 by '' Crack the Skye'', and in 2011 by '' The Hunter'', which debuted at No. 10 on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coliseum (band)
Coliseum was an American punk rock band from Louisville, Kentucky, that was formed in 2003. They released five studio albums, the latest of which was '' Anxiety's Kiss'' on Deathwish Inc. In May 2015. ''Exclaim!'' named their 2010 album ''House with a Curse'' the No. 6 Punk Album of 2010. After a 12-year run, Coliseum disbanded in 2015, although an official statement acknowledging this was not released until two years later (2017) when the band's lead vocalist Ryan Patterson introduced his new band, Fotocrime. Members At the time of disbanding * Ryan Patterson – vocals, guitar * Kayhan Vaziri – bass * Carter Wilson – drums Former * Mike Pascal – bass * Chris Maggio – drums * Tony Ash – guitar * Matt Jaha – drums * Keith Bryant – bass Discography Studio albums * ''Coliseum'' (2004, Level Plane) * ''No Salvation'' (2007, Relapse) * ''House with a Curse'' (2010, Temporary Residence) * ''Sister Faith'' (2013, Temporary Residence) * '' Anxiety's Kiss'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coheed And Cambria
Coheed and Cambria are an American progressive rock band from Nyack, New York, formed in 1995. The band consists of Claudio Sanchez (vocals, guitars, keyboards), Travis Stever (guitars, vocals), Josh Eppard (drums, keyboards, backing vocals), and Zach Cooper (bass, backing vocals). The group's music incorporates aspects of progressive rock, pop, heavy metal, and post-hardcore. All of Coheed and Cambria's albums except for 2015's ''The Color Before the Sun'' are concept albums based on a science fiction storyline called ''The Amory Wars'', a series written by Claudio Sanchez, which has been transcribed into a series of comic books as well as a full-length novel. The band has released ten studio albums, three live albums, and several special-edition releases. Six of their albums have reached the Billboard Top 10. The band's tenth studio album, '' Vaxis – Act II: A Window of the Waking Mind'', was released on June 24, 2022. History Formation and Shabütie (1995–2001) In Marc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Opeth
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal/rock band from Stockholm, formed in 1990 by lead vocalist David Isberg. The group has been through several personnel changes, including the replacement of every original member; notably Isberg in 1992. Mikael Åkerfeldt has been Opeth's frontman and primary songwriter since Isberg's departure. Opeth has consistently incorporated progressive, folk, blues, classical, and jazz influences into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Many songs include acoustic guitar passages and strong dynamic shifts, as well as death growls. Opeth is also well known for their incorporation of Mellotrons in their work. The band rarely made live appearances supporting their first four albums, but since conducting their first world tour after the 2001 release of ''Blackwater Park'', they have led several major world tours. Opeth has released 13 studio albums, four live DVDs, four live album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High On Fire
High on Fire is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California, that was formed in 1999. Matt Pike, the band's frontman and founder, also plays guitar for doom metal band Sleep. High on Fire won the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance with their song "Electric Messiah". History High on Fire was founded in 1999 by Sleep guitarist Matt Pike, drummer Des Kensel, and bassist George Rice (from Dear Deceased, who originally auditioned to be the band's vocalist). The band's first full-length album '' The Art of Self Defense'' was released on 12th Records, and released later on Man's Ruin Records. (The album would later be re-released by Tee Pee Records, with two bonus tracks, as Man's Ruin Records had become defunct.) In 2001, High on Fire signed a record deal with Relapse Records and recorded the album ''Surrounded by Thieves''. The album was released on May 28, 2002. After the tours promoting ''Surrounded by Thieves'', bassist George Rice left the band and was rep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Red Chord
The Red Chord is an American metal band from Revere, Massachusetts, formed in 1999. The group comprises vocalist Guy Kozowyk, guitarist/vocalist Mike "Gunface" McKenzie, bassist Greg Weeks and drummer Jon Rice. The band gained a fanbase with its 2002 debut album '' Fused Together in Revolving Doors''. The second album, '' Clients'', was released in 2005 and sold over 50,000 copies in the U.S. They released their third album, '' Prey for Eyes'' in 2007, which sold between 4,000 and 5,000 copies and debuted at No. 198 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Their latest album, 2009's '' Fed Through the Teeth Machine'', debuted at No. 180 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. The Red Chord has released four studio albums, having toured in North America, Europe, and Japan.Prey For Eyes Exclaim!
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Converge (band)
Converge is an American hardcore punk band formed by vocalist Jacob Bannon and guitarist Kurt Ballou in Salem, Massachusetts in 1990. During the recording of their seminal fourth album ''Jane Doe'', the group became a four-piece with the departure of guitarist Aaron Dalbec and the addition of bassist Nate Newton and drummer Ben Koller. This lineup has remained intact since. They have released nine studio albums, three live albums, and numerous EPs. The band's sound is rooted in hardcore and also features frequent influences from heavy metal. They are considered pioneers of metalcore as well as its subgenre mathcore. Converge have enjoyed a relatively high level of recognition. According to AllMusic, they are "regarded as one of the most original and innovative bands to emerge from the punk underground."Stacia ProefrockConverge Biography AllMusic Their popularity rose with the release of ''Jane Doe'', which was ranked as the best album of the decade by Sputnikmusic, the best a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bowery Ballroom
The Bowery Ballroom is a New York City live-music venue located at 6 Delancey Street in the neighborhood of Bowery in Manhattan. The Bowery Ballroom holds something of a cult status among musicians as well as audiences. ''Rolling Stone'' magazine has awarded it #1 Best Club in America. "It's both intimate and grand, with consistently great sound and sightlines, and touches of old-school class, like 84-year-old bronze rails." It has a capacity of 575 people. A detailed scholarly account of the venue and its place in the wider music and cultural history of New York City was published in 2020. History The Bowery Ballroom was founded in 1998 by Michael Swier, Michael Winsch, and Brian Swier, who still own and operate the business. The club was the team's second music venue after The Mercury Lounge. The building at 6 Delancey Street was built to be a high-end shoe store and haberdashery just before the devastating Wall Street Crash of 1929. It stood vacant until the end of World W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Revolver (magazine)
''Revolver'' is a heavy metal music and hard rock magazine, published in North America. It has been in print since 2000, and is about both established acts and up-and-comers in heavy music. In the fall of 2017, ''Revolver'' underwent a brand relaunch, including a redesigned print edition and website, intended to embody the art and culture of heavy music. The magazine was formerly owned by Harris Publications, Future US, and NewBay Media NewBay Media, LLC was a magazine and website publisher founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City. NewBay Media served five marketplaces — Music, Pro Audio/AV, Video & Broadcast, Consumer Electronics, and Education. In April 2018, Fut .... In 2017 ''Revolver'' was bought by Project M Group LLC. Epiphone Revolver Music Awards The Epiphone Revolver Golden Gods Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 2009 by Revolver magazine. Originally called the Revolver Golden God Awards they went on hiatus in 2015 and came back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
