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Hatebreed – The Concrete Confessional (review)
Hatebreed – The Concrete Confessional (review)
By Alexa Linger
Connecticut metalcore band Hatebreed, made up of Jamey Jasta (lead vocals), Chris Beattie (bass guitar), Frank Novinec (guitar), Wayne Lozinak (guitar), and Matt Byrne (drums), has recently released The Concrete Confessional, their seventh studio album since forming in 1994 (though this is not the original lineup). Combining old school thrash and hardcore punk rock with heavy metal, they have artfully bridged several genres to become a prominent force within the hardcore scene. (They describe their music as ‘hardcore metal’). The Concrete Confessional is exactly what fans have come to expect from their albums – a wild, powerful ride that makes you hold on until the very last second.
As always, Jamey Jasta spits pointed lyrics that you can’t help but sing (or scream) along to. (My husband and I were in the car rocking out to “Looking Down the Barrel of Today” and shouting along to the catchy, sing-along chorus: “Once had a shotgun to my head – they said I wasn’t worth the bullets/ Now, the world is my trigger and I’m here to fucking pull it”). But as catchy and energetic as the album is, there’s a message. In fact, The Concrete Confessional is a social commentary on greed, the rise of terrorism, and the fading promise of The American Dream (the prominent theme in the song A.D.).
The Concrete Confessional has the same passion (and anger) that is a signature of Hatebreed. They’ve channeled their frustration and paired it with shrieking guitar riffs and pounding, busy drumming. Also, each song is brief and focused – it gets in and gets out, but not before shaking things up.
Overall, The Concrete Confessional is a solid and memorable album. It’s cohesive (from the first song to the last – none of the songs feel disjointed or like they don’t belong) and accomplishes its goal of making you feel something. Further, it will keep you interested until the last track and become a staple in your record collection.
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Marilyn Manson is Back
Marilyn Manson just released his 12th album “One Assassination Under God-Chapter 1” on November 22nd 2024.
This album in my opinion is the best album Manson has put out since Holy Wood. It has a feeling of albums old and new with little hints of Antichrist Superstar, Mechanical Animals and Holy Wood.
The album opens up with “One Assassination Under God” which just gets you ready for what’s to come. With Manson Just finishing his tour, This is the Manson we have been needing for years now. He looks good and sounds great.
Putting out a few singles from the album , the overall feeling of this album is great. It’s been a while since I’ve like a full album of Manson, while this album isn’t perfect it’s as close as perfection of those early albums were. Of course I love the singles “As Sick as the Secrets we Keep” and “Raise the Red Flag” but I also really enjoyed songs like “Death is not a costume”, “Nod if you understand” and “Sacrilegious”
I think this new chapter of Mansons life and music is exciting , I hope we get more tours in 2025 and maybe some over the top stage shows like we did in the late 90s early 2000s. I feel the younger generation hasn’t experience a real “Full” on Manson show yet and it’s time for the King to take back his throne at the top of the Shock Rock mountain.
ALL HAIL MARILYN MANSON
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BUSH 30th ANNIVERSARY OF “SIXTEEN STONE” VINYL
I remember when this album came out in 1994 . I was 15 and really discovering all types of music. As being a typical teenage boy I seen the band name “Bush” and thought hmm I love bush, let’s check it out. It was such an amazing album from beginning to end.
The new released vinyl that just came out on November 17th is such a testament to this album being as great then as it is now. Listening to the vinyl just brought back so many memories of being an angst teenager that just wanted to heard. The vinyl package is amazing with lots of photos of the band throughout the years and the sound of the vinyl is so pristine.
I got my hands on the opaque red vinyl and just looks awesome spinning on the player. It’s crazy to think that this album has so many hits and no filler songs, even the songs that didn’t become hits are just as good as the hits.
With the hits being “Glycerine”, “Everything Zen” , “Comedown” “Little Things” and “Machinehead” but some of my favorite songs are not the hits songs like “Swim”, “Bomb” and “Alien” which is probably my favorite song on the album. If you’re a fan of Bush or this album or just want to dive into the mid 90s Grunge/Post Grunge era this is a key album to have in your collection.
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ALICE IN CHAINS “BLACK GIVES WAY TO BLUE” VINYL REVIEW
Alice In Chains have Re-Released the 2009 album on vinyl. This album was the first Alice In Chains in 14 years and the first album with guitarist/singer Willam DuVall after Layne Staley passed away in 2002.
I was a huge Alice In Chains fan and was a big fan of both Layne and Jerry. When this album first came out I remember sorta pushing it the side only cause of sadness about Layne but after hearing “Check My Brain” I gave it a chance and was so glad that I did. This album is amazing and really put Alice In Chains back into the mainstream.
The vinyl not only looks super awesome but sounds amazing. If you’re a fan of Alice In Chains and into collecting Vinyl, this album is a must in your collection. It’s a great packed vinyl with 2 vinyls included.
Side A: All Secrets Known, Check My Brain and Last of My Kind. Side B: Your Decision, A Looking in View. Side C: When The Sun Rose Again, Acid Bubble, Lesson Learned. Side D: Take Her Out, Private Hell, Black Gives Away To Blue
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