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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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Death Ships — Seeds of Devastation Buy it at Amazon
Iowa is somewhere in the middle of America. It’s known for its agriculture and as the 29th state to join the Union. But maybe it will soon be known as the birthplace of the amazing group Death Ships. Despite their moniker and the name of their album, this isn’t a metal band or anything remotely “heavy”. Instead they lean towards the Shins and Wilco with imaginative indie rock and some alt. country guitar swagger. Deeply melodic vocals haunt you as he relays the message of their enigmatic yet somehow simple lyrics. I first heard them on the Deep Elm Records compilation “This is Indie Rock” and knew that I’d love them—who knew how much?
- J-Sin
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