New Music Report – November 12, 2021
Man, the big hits just keep on coming. Honestly, it’s been really hard to keep up with these lately, I’ve been so busy so I’m sorry for being late, but I’m glad I’m able to catch up and share this music with you guys cause man, it’s all been just so good. We’ve been really lucky with great music this year, and I’m excited to see what the last few weeks of 2021 have to offer. This week has been another big one for me though, so enjoy.
Silent Planet – Silent Planet has been one of the bands that I’ve been trying to hype up for the past 5 years. When I heard Everything Was Sound, I knew this band was incredibly special. Over the past few years, it almost feels like the metalcore scene has been flooded with really, genuinely good bands, but there are a few that have stood above the rest. And then there’s Silent Planet. Not only are they just very good at making metalcore, they’re out there pushing the limits of the genre with incredibly intricate, syncopated drumming, deep, thoughtful, progressive lyrics, one of the best vocalists in the game, and honestly just a group of some of the nicest and most sincere people in metal. From there, I watched them grow and give back to the community, writing songs about indigenous people, homeless LGBT youth, those so suffer from PTSD, and then turning around and using those songs and subsequent merch to hold a fundraiser for those affected. I just can’t say enough nice things about this band, and it’s a damn good thing they have the talent to back it up. This album is their best yet, I know I had high hopes for it – the singles were incredible – but Silent Planet always tell a story better throughout an entire album, and this one is no different. Not only that, but they all sound much more dialed in. Garrett’s screams are even better, Thomas’ clean vocals seem to have found their range and sound much more comfortable. It’s all just perfect, honestly. I know I’ve got a few weeks left, but spoiler alert, I can’t think of anything that can really compete with Silent Planet and ETID for album of the year.
Singles/Albums – Memorist (EP, Djent), The Halo Effect (Ex-In Flames, Death Metal), Northlane (Nu-Metalcore), Rolo Tomassi (Progressive Metalcore), Bailer (Hardcore), Coheed & Cambria (Progressive Rock), Four Year Strong (Easycore), August Burns Red (Metalcore Christmas), 200 Stab Wounds (LP, Death Metal), Code Orange (Hardcore), Idles (LP, Avant Garde Punk), Burial Waves (Post Rock)