Bleeding Through - Declaration
In Stores and Online September 30th
www.Myspace.com/BleedingThroughBleeding Through is the Rock fans' Metal-core band. They combine classic Death metal, orchestral Black metal and classic hardcore all in one sound. The result is not quite as niche as any of the three. They are a band for those who seek some heart and groove from their extreme metal bands.
For the most part, Bleeding Through avoids the "deeper-than-the-bassist" vocal growls of death metal, and the long cinematic orchestral meanderings of Black Metal (though they do dabble on Sister Charlatan). They also tastefully incorporate the "so-fast-it's-hardly-a-beat" drums of both genres. What sets Bleeding Through apart, is the incorporation of classic Hardcore Punk elements, ranging from their independent DIY style and ethics, to the crunchy guitar grooves and slow hardcore breakdowns at the bridge.
The resulting amalgamation of genres (I know, everyone brings together multiple genres these days), is one of the most accessible, yet still extreme metal albums of recent years. There is heart, there is groove, there is melody.
Now, I'm not claiming that, if you've never listened to Hardcore or metal you can jump straight from Mötley Crüe to Bleeding Through and just be converted instantly. But if you're looking for an interesting record to check out, and you've only dabbled in these genres before, maybe download a couple of songs and give it a shot. Recommended tracks are: "Reborn from Isolation" for an extreme, catchy groove, and the raging anger of "Seller's Market."
Take a listen and leave a comment to let us know what you think!
