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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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Onset of Effect — Plane Down Buy it at Amazon
Screamo. Yes it’s alive and doing well and sure it’s quickly becoming formulaic and lame. But Onset of Effect does it right. They’re everything that you hope for if you enjoy your melody filled with a bit of heavy rage. The screamer reminds a bit of Refused while the melodic singing is top of its class talented. Glassjaw fans would rejoice in the simply brutal yet soft touches that “Plane Down” explores throughout their blistering nine tracks. Unlike other bands in this genre, Onset of Effect chooses to load each song with a plethora of riffs, time changes, and breakdowns but without making it sound forced. Catch them if you can.
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