Rel. Date: February 05, 2018
Format: Digital
Origin: Orlando, Florida (USA)
Genre: Hardcore, Progressive Metalcore
Label: self-released
Engraved is a 5-piece band from Orlando, Florida which formed in december 2011. 'Drug Knife' is their second EP, self-released on february 05, 2018. Engraved play an awesome mix of modern aggressive Hardcore combined with Progressive Metalcore elements. Influences are said to be made from bands like Poison The Well, Beloved, Deftones and Glassjaw, which you can definitely hear on that ep. If you dig Dualist (two posts below) then you'll dig this, too.! 'Drug Knife' is a very solid ep and is definitely not to be missed.! Enjoy.!!
Engraved - Drug Knife EP (2018)
Rel. Date: March 16, 2018
Format: CD
Origin: Los Angeles, California (USA)
Genre: Hardcore, Progressive Metalcore
Label: self-released
Dualist is a newly formed group from Los Angeles, CA, comprised of former members of the previously disbanded act Elitist.! After a few years away from the scene, the duo of Julian Rodriguez (guitar & vocals) and Ben Kazenoff (drums) found themselves recharged and ready to revisit the genre with a blank slate. With the addition of former Think Again vocalist Robbie Gardunio and former Elitist bassist Brian McGraw (bass & guitar), the band began writing and recording in their hometown of Los Angeles, CA.
Dualist incorporates the fast, aggressive, heavy and groovy elements expected from a modern hardcore/metal act, while paying an updated and revitalized homage to the early works of Elitist.
...and finally it's there.! 'Be Here Now' is Dualist's debut EP which was released today, march 16, 2018. The song 'Inner Word' features a vocal guest appearrance by Michael Barr (ex-Volumes).! This is an amazing band with an amazing debut EP.! Don't miss it.! Highly recommended.!!
Dualist - Be Here Now EP (2018)
Rel. Date: February 20, 2018
Format: Digital
Origin: Los Angeles, California (USA)
Genre: Hardcore, Progressive Metalcore
Label: self-released
DUALIST
is a newly formed group from Los Angeles, CA, comprised of former members of the previously
disbanded act ELITIST.! After a few
years away from the scene, the duo of Julian Rodriguez (guitar
& vocals) and Ben Kazenoff (drums) found themselves recharged and
ready to revisit the genre with a blank slate. With the addition of
former THINK AGAIN vocalist Robbie Gardunio and former ELITIST bassist Brian McGraw (bass & guitar), the band began writing and
recording in their hometown of Los Angeles, CA.
DUALIST incorporates the fast, aggressive, heavy and groovy elements expected
from a modern hardcore/metal act, while paying an updated and revitalized homage
to the early works of ELITIST.
'Inner Word' is their debut single that features a vocal guest appearrance by Michael Barr (ex-Volumes). This song is taken from DUALIST's debut EP 'Be Here Now' which will be released in March 2018. Amazing song.! Highly recommended.!!
Dualist - Inner Word (Single) (2018)
