Skip The Foreplay - Nightlife

Artist: Skip The Foreplay

Album: Nightlife

Genre: Metalcore, Techno, Partycore, Hip Hop

Released: May, 2012

Country: Canada

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Skiptheforeplaymtl

Rating: 6/10

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'Partycore' is a term which has been tossed around before, applied to hardcore bands such Attila and Chelsea Grin, yet Skip The Foreplay are possibly the first to take it to the next level; for better or worse. For those unfamiliar, the premise of partycore is exceedingly simple; uncomplicated metalcore coupled with lyrics about drinking and getting laid. And with song titles such as 'Hangover' and the dubiously titled, 'Date Rape Predator' it's obvious this band isn't setting out to be taken seriously. Points are given for creativity in the electronics department, along with the incorporation of hip hop breaks on songs such as, 'This City' and some real rocking guitar solos on tracks such as 'Hangover' and 'DJ' which give a real sense of southern rock swagger to the music. Musically, it's mostly junk; however it's great fun and if a night of drinking and getting laid is on the cards, you could do a lot worse than 'Nightlife'.

1. ST4P
2. DJ
3. DTK
4. Hawaiian Killer
5. Dom Perignon
6. Dinner With Snooki
7. Shots
8. Date Rape Predator
9. Destination Nowhere
10. This City (We're Taking Over)
11. Hangover
12. Mash It Up
13. Champagne Showers

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Make Me Famous - It's Now Or Never

Artist: Make Me Famous

Album: It's Now Or Never

Genre: Metalcore, Electronic

Released: March, 2012

Country: Ukraine

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/makemefamousmusic

Rating: 5/10

Review:

I'm really struggling to form an opinion on this band, as although Make Me Famous meet all the criteria for a mediocre Rise Records / Sumerian Records trancecore band, there is some talent on display here, behind all the breakdowns, high singing and cheesy dance beats. Songs such as the cheekily titled, 'This Song Is Blacker Than Black Metal' mesh heavy low tuned riff work and melodic passages perfectly and 'We Know It's Real' ticks all boxes with an atmospheric chorus, dueling guitars and a trance heavy ending. Make Me Famous certainly have a keener sense of melody than any of their counterparts, yet much of the album invokes a strong sense of deja-vu. It's still worth the listen, however if the band could just cut back on the breakdowns, their next album might be something truly special.

1. Blind Date 101
2. Make It Precious
3. It's Now Or Never
4. Inception (Feat. Tyler Carter)
5. This Song Is Blacker Than Black Metal
6. We Know It's Real
7. In The Shadows Of You
8. Once You Killed A Cow You Gotta Make A Burger
9. Stage On Fire
10. She Hunted Me
11. Ifyuocnaraedtihsmkaemeasnadwich
12. I Am A Traitor (Feat. Johnny Franck)
13. Earth
14. Quit Sleeping! It's Nothing But A Waste Of Time
15. Make It Precious (Live Acoustic Bonus Track)

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Fail Emotions - Speed Of Light

Artist: Fail Emotions

Album: Speed Of Light

Genre: Trancecore, Post Hardcore, Dubstep

Released: May, 2012

Country: Russia

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FailEmotionsband 

Rating: 8/10

Review:

Topping their full length, 'Transfornation' was always going to be a challenge for Russian trancecore juggernauts Fail Emotions. They've rather wisely chosen to avoid repeating themselves and 'Speed of Light' stands very much on it's own from anything they've done before. The melodic trancecore anthems have been toned down and instead we see the band experiment in new directions, incorporating techno, drum & bass and hardcore dance alongside djent-styled guitar work. They've also jumped on the dubstep bandwagon, with not one but two dubstep remixes. Highlights include the fast and furious, 'Speed Of Light' and the infectiously catchy, 'Reborn'. Although it doesn't quite reach the heights of, 'Transfornation', it's still easily one of the most unique and enjoyable trancecore releases of the year so far.

1. Speed Of Light

2. 148
3. Reborn
4. My Millions Inside
5. Speed Of Light [Fatal Dubstep VIP Remix]
6. Shades [Fatal Drumstep Remix]

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One Morning Left - The Bree-TeenZ

Artist: One Morning Left

Album: The Bree-TeenZ

Genre: Post Hardcore, Metalcore, Electronic

Released: August, 2011

Country: Finland

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Onemorningleft

Rating: 9/10

Review:

Despite the cringe worthy album title, One Morning Left's 'The Bree-Teenz' is one of the most entertaining electronic post hardcore releases of the year, with a diverse range of songs that showcase a sense of down to earth fun that's been notably lacking from any similar acts recently. From start to finish, it's a surprise at every turn, a perfect example of which is "!liaF cipE". Drawing you in with a technical metalcore riff, it traverses a variety of catchy hooks, key changes and brutal guitar work before tossing you into a ridiculously enjoyable Middle Eastern inspired breakdown. On the other hand you have ' Reetu Inda House', which after another barrage of technical guitar work, takes you into a chorus with a synth line that's as simple as it is catchy, leaving it impossible not to pump your first in the air and sing along. Overall this is an album that's melodic and simple enough to be fun, yet diverse and technical enough to justify a repeat listen.

1. Fintro

2. !liaF cipE
3. Hermione’s Panties
4. The Bree-TeenZ

5. IWrestledWithMyHairOnce

6. Reetu Inda House
7. This Song Has A Massive Autotune Chorus
8. Depression After Eating
9. Hey Yo, Let’s Play Tycoon
10. PARDON ME! Where Do I Find 4giveness

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Tasters - Reckless Till The End

Artist: Tasters

Album: Reckless Till The End

Genre: Metalcore, Electronic

Released: September, 2011

Country: Italy

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tastersmusic

Rating: 7.5/10

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I think what gives Tasters the edge over the competition is the technicality and talent with which they approach their metalcore, while constantly crossing the boundaries into hardcore, deathcore and even showcasing even the odd mathcore riff. In a scene which is filled with so many bands who follow the tried and true patterns of chugging guitar chords and simple, single chords breakdown, Tasters is breath of fresh air and have a much heavier and harder sound than many other bands playing trance influenced metal. The vocalist also does a decent job, switching between semi-deathcore growls and pleasantly auto-tune free clean vocals. It's hardly an original sound, rather a pre-loved sound, however one that's almost been done to perfection.

1. Katherine’s Got A Secret

2. Please Destroy This World
3. Thanks For This Precious Gift
4. Sleeping With Spirits
5. Dead Roses
6. Falling Away With A Last Remembrance
7. How Easy To Die (Smile If You Can)
8. Shadows
9. Fight If Your Heart Is Broken
10. Lonely
11. First Time

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The Browning - Burn This World

Artist: The Browning

Album: Burn This World

Genre: Trancecore, Dance, Metal

Released: October, 2011

Country: United States

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheBrowningOfficial

Rating: 7/10

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The Browning are one of the more diverse, yet at the same time formula driven trancecore bands you'll come across. To elaborate, their style is one that's highly unique to the scene, featuring low tuned metal riffing meshing a variety of electronic styles, mainly focusing on hard-styled techno. The first thing you'll notice is how the electronics are an integral part of the music; they slide right in amongst the guitars, blending into one rather than standing on their own. The second thing you'll notice is breakdowns, and how many there are, replacing choruses and verses, piling up on top of each other. It almost appears as if lead vocalist and keyboardist Jonny McBee challenged himself to create as many different electronically fueled breakdowns as possible. And not saying that's necessarily a bad thing, but this is definitely a release that is better in small doses.

1. No Escape
2. Not Alone
3. Bloodlust
4. Standing on the Edge
5. Burn This World
6. Ashamed
7. Living Dead
8. Forgotten
9. Time Will Tell
10. Tragedy of Perfection
11. Dominator
12. I Choose You
23. The Sadist

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