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Different Animals
''Different Animals'' is the third studio album by American progressive metalcore band Volumes, released on June 9, 2017 through Fearless Records. It is the first album to feature former Bury Your Dead vocalist Myke Terry as co-vocalist, and the only album to not feature founding co-vocalist Michael Barr. The album was also the final studio album with co-vocalist Gus Farias and guitarist Diego Farias. Track listing Personnel ;Volumes * Myke Terry – lead vocals * Gus Farias – unclean vocals, rapping * Diego Farias – guitars, programming, production, engineering * Raad Soudani – bass, programming * Nick Ursich – drums ;Additional musicians * Pouya Kevin Pouya (born December 20, 1994), known mononymously as Pouya, is an American rapper from Miami, Florida. Considered as a pioneer of the early underground rap scene that began on SoundCloud in 2012, along with discovering the well known hi ... – guest rapping on track 9, "On Her Mind" ;Additional personnel * Bran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volumes (band)
Volumes (sometimes stylized as VOLUMES) is an American progressive metalcore band based in Los Angeles Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world' ..., California. The group consists of bassist Raad Soudani, vocalists Michael Barr and Myke Terry, and drummer Nick Ursich. Volumes debuted their first EP, ''The Concept of Dreaming'', in 2010. This was followed with their debut album, ''Via (Volumes album), Via'' (2011), and their sophomore album, ''No Sleep (Volumes album), No Sleep'', in 2014. Both albums peaked at No. 1 on the iTunes Rock and Metal charts. Volumes make use of "bouncy" guitar riffs, groove-driven breakdowns, nu metal influence and dual lead vocalists. The band has been credited as an important contributor to the djent scene, and has also been associated with groov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Progressive Metalcore
Progressive metalcore (also called technical metalcore or ambient metalcore) is a fusion of progressive metal and metalcore characterized by highly technical lead guitar, " atmospheric" elements, and complex instrumentation. Some notable practitioners take influence from djent. History Progressive metalcore evolved from progressive metal and metalcore in the 90s. After the Burial is a pioneer of the genre, forming in 2004 and promoting "a sound that pushed the boundaries of heaviness through the use of extended-scale guitar work." According to the digital ticketing corporation AXS, "After The Burial play progressive metalcore and have been a key contributor to the sound of djent." Erra has been referred to as "the spearhead of the whole modern/progressive metalcore movement" and noted for their "balance between involved riffs, beautiful clean moments and tasty solos." They were formed in 2009 and express their unique version of "progressive technical metalcore" by utilizing "p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Djent
Djent () is a subgenre of progressive metal characterised by its use of off-beat and complex rhythm patterns. Its distinctive sound is that of high-gain, distorted, palm-muted, down-tuned strings. The name "djent" is an onomatopoeia of this sound. Development Fredrik Thordendal, lead guitarist of Swedish band Meshuggah, is considered the originator of the djent technique."Djent, the metal geek's microgenre" ''The Guardian''. 3 March 2011. Retrieved 26 June 2011 However, the band did not coin the term itself; In a 2018 interview by Rauta, Meshuggah guitarist apologised for the band's role in creating the "djent" genre. Other bands important in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nu Metal
Nu metal (sometimes stylized as nü-metal, sometimes called aggro-metal) is a subgenre of that combines elements of heavy metal music with elements of other music genres such as hip hop, alternative rock, funk, industrial, and grunge. Nu metal bands have drawn elements and influences from a variety of musical styles, including multiple genres of heavy metal. Nu metal rarely features guitar solos or other displays of technical competence; the genre is heavily syncopated and based on guitar riffs. Many nu metal guitarists use seven-string guitars that are down-tuned to produce a heavier sound. DJs are occasionally featured in nu metal to provide instrumentation such as sampling, turntable scratching and electronic backgrounds. Vocal styles in nu metal include singing, rapping, screaming and growling. Nu metal is one of the key genres of the new wave of American heavy metal. Nu metal became popular in the late 1990s with bands and artists such as Korn, Limp Bizkit, Sli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fearless Records
Fearless Records is an American independent record label that was founded in 1994. Fearless is based in Culver City, California, and is best known for its early pop punk moments captured in the ''Fearless Flush Sampler'' and ''Punk Bites'' releases, as well as additional releases by bands such as Bigwig and Dynamite Boy; and later Sugarcult; Plain White T's; The Aquabats; Amely; and post-hardcore releases by At the Drive-In and Anatomy of a Ghost. However, the label has experimented with different styles in recent years. Acts such as Blessthefall, The Word Alive, Ice Nine Kills, Mayday Parade, Pierce The Veil, Starset, The Pretty Reckless, Underoath and The Color Morale have showcased post-hardcore, metalcore, hard rock and alternative rock bands that have emerged in recent years. Fearless Records' releases were distributed in the US by RED Distribution, but after Concord Music Group's purchase of the label in 2015, it is now distributed by Universal Music Group worldwide. Hist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Paddock
Brandon Paddock is an American Pop and Rock musician and producer and member of Electronic Pop/Dance duo Fancy Cars. Commercial success Paddock has received two RIAA Platinum Records (awarded for the shipment of 1,000,000 units) for his work on Avril Lavigne's " Here's to Never Growing Up" and Christina Perri's "Human". He also earned an RIAA Gold Record (awarded for the shipment of 500,000 units) for Karmin's "Acapella". Selected discography Key: AP - Additional Production / P - producer / PRG - Programming / M - Mixer / E - Engineer / MA - Mastering / W - Writer / INST - other Instrumentation / VOX - Vocals / STRG - String Arrangement References {{DEFAULTSORT:Paddock, Brandon Living people American record producers Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Sleep (Volumes Album)
''No Sleep'' is the second studio album by American progressive metalcore band Volumes, released on July 15, 2014. It is the last album to feature founding member and co-vocalist Michael Barr until his return in 2020, and it is the last to be released under the label Mediaskare Records. The album is a departure from the sound of their previous album, ''Via'', as many of the songs are shorter in length, and contain more clean singing compared to those from the first album. A lyric video was released for "The Mixture" and the full album was streamed by Mediaskare Records via YouTube. Along with their 2011 release ''Via'', the album was re-released in 2016 independently under the 91367 Records moniker, remastered and with a new cover. The remastered version omits the outro from the third track, "Erased", for unknown reasons. Track listing Personnel ;Volumes * Michael Barr – lead vocals * Gus Farias – unclean vocals * Diego Farias – guitars, programming, production, mixing, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happier?
''Happier?'' is the fourth studio album by American progressive metalcore band Volumes. It was released on November 19, 2021 through Fearless Records. The album was produced by Raad Soudani, Daniel Braunstein and Max Schad. On June 17, 2022, the band released their third EP entitled ''Bend(ed)'', featuring two different takes of the song "Bend" from ''Happier?''. Among them are a stripped down version and a live rendition, in addition to the original studio version of the song. Background and recording On July 16, 2019, Volumes announced that they are working on new material for the forthcoming album. On February 12, 2021, the band have concluded the recording sessions for their new album. On April 14, the group announced that the album is in mixing process. On May 6, Volumes completely wrapped their studio work on the record. On October 8, they revealed the album itself, the album cover, the track list, and release date. Critical reception The album received positive reviews ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Progressive Metalcore
Progressive metalcore (also called technical metalcore or ambient metalcore) is a fusion of progressive metal and metalcore characterized by highly technical lead guitar, " atmospheric" elements, and complex instrumentation. Some notable practitioners take influence from djent. History Progressive metalcore evolved from progressive metal and metalcore in the 90s. After the Burial is a pioneer of the genre, forming in 2004 and promoting "a sound that pushed the boundaries of heaviness through the use of extended-scale guitar work." According to the digital ticketing corporation AXS, "After The Burial play progressive metalcore and have been a key contributor to the sound of djent." Erra has been referred to as "the spearhead of the whole modern/progressive metalcore movement" and noted for their "balance between involved riffs, beautiful clean moments and tasty solos." They were formed in 2009 and express their unique version of "progressive technical metalcore" by utilizing "p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bury Your Dead
Bury Your Dead is an American metalcore band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 2001. The current lineup is guitarist Chris Towning, lead vocalist Mat Bruso, drummer Mark Castillo, and bassist Aaron Patrick. To date, they have had eight releases: one EP (''Bury Your Dead''), one live DVD (''Alive''), and six studio albums ('' You Had Me at Hello'', '' Cover Your Tracks'', '' Beauty and the Breakdown'', ''Bury Your Dead'', '' It's Nothing Personal'' and '' Mosh N' Roll''). History ''You Had Me at Hello'' (2001–2002) In 2001, Bury Your Dead began as a side project of the band Hamartia featuring drummer Mark Castillo and guitarist Brendan "Slim" MacDonald. With the metalcore sound of Hamartia growing tiresome to both of them, they started writing less technical songs in their free time. They recruited Steve Kent to play bass, second guitarist Jesse Viens, and Joe Krewko as vocalist and began playing shows in Massachusetts and Connecticut under the name Bury Your Dead. News of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pouya
Kevin Pouya (born December 20, 1994), known mononymously as Pouya, is an American rapper from Miami, Florida. Considered as a pioneer of the early underground rap scene that began on SoundCloud in 2012, along with discovering the well known hip-hop duo Suicideboys in their early career, Pouya has developed a long lasting core fanbase as an independent artist. Early life As a teenager, Pouya and his best friend Nicholas Voutsinas (known professionally as "Fat Nick") had a YouTube comedy channel called ''NICK AND POUYA SHOW''. While mostly being comedy sketches, the videos also served as mini vlogs for the friends. Travelling around the local neighborhoods in Miami, they would often feature other friends in the videos, including future rapper Denzel Curry and the group RVIDXR KLVN. Pouya dropped out of high school in his sophomore year. He worked cleaning toilets at a restaurant for a year before finding success in music. Career Pouya started rapping seriously around 2011, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Albums
The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2017. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information about bands formed, reformed, disbanded, or on hiatus, for deaths of musicians, and for links to musical awards, see 2017 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{Albums by release date Albums An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records coll ... 2017 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
