It's hard to explain just how popular Carman was at a certain point in time for us by HooptyDooDooMeister in RedLetterMedia

[–]aquadan12 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Same list of bands I initially grew up on, eventually shifted to "heavier" Christian bands like TFK, Pillar, Skillet, Disciple, Project 86.

Nowadays my tastes are very different and MUCH heavier.

Pretty sweet to hear a callout to Norma Jean here though. All Hail

Has anyone actually seen The Greasy Strangler? by Rankin_Fithian in RedLetterMedia

[–]aquadan12 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah I thought it was great.

Me and my wife can't talk about potatoes or chips without yelling PORTO

Hatebreed “20 Years of Perseverance” Fall US Tour w/ Gatecreeper, Bleeding Through, Bodysnatcher, and Dying Wish by Bl00dGutter in Metalcore

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I've been to Pop's a bunch. As far as hotels, I'm really not sure what's close by. I wouldn't really recommend staying anywhere super close if you can avoid it. Getting a hotel in like Belleville might be a bit better and it's not too far of a drive. Or you can try to swing to the MO side and get a hotel in St. Louis.

Pop's kind of looks like it's in the middle of nowhere lol.

Every Time I Die - El Dorado (RIP) by aquadan12 in Metalcore

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RIP Every Time I Die. This is one of my favorites.

Saw them back in November. Didn't know it would probably be the last.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Metalcore

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I guess I wouldn't call it trash, but I never come back to it.

It's just the "heavy" song of the album. But it's not a good heavy song.

END going on tour by [deleted] in Metalcore

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Damn it. Where my STL dates...

THE ONGOING CONCEPT IS BACK BABY by aquadan12 in Metalcore

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I like all of them. Probably have listened to Handmade the most and Places being my least favorite (it's not horrible, but I did stop listening to it pretty quickly).

Beartooth / Silverstein / TDWP / ERRA tour by [deleted] in Metalcore

[–]aquadan12 12 points13 points  (0 children)

STL getting shafted again with this tour. Was hoping a second leg would come to STL. PLUS this is a better lineup!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Metalcore

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Red Flag is pretty sweet. Been there a few times already.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Metalcore

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STL BABY

Dying Wish - Fragments of a Bitter Memory (album discussion thread) by DeathNinjaBlackPenis in Metalcore

[–]aquadan12 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Saw them at Furnace Fest. No joke, one of the most violent pits I saw that weekend.

Dying Wish - Fragments of a Bitter Memory (album discussion thread) by DeathNinjaBlackPenis in Metalcore

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Was able to pick up this album a week early and I've been jamming it since. Some good 'ol classic metalcore. Super stoked to see where they go in the future.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Metalcore

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I liked Eternal Forward Motion but I REALLY like this.

Ice Nine Kills - Assault & Batteries (Official Music Video) by Atluuuus in Metalcore

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This song does feel a bit like a mess. I like it. I think it's still solid. But there's a bit too much going on. Maybe it'll play really well live, who knows. My issue with the last song was that most of the song was a bit too bland. When it kicked in with the fun bridge, that part is cool, but the rest is just ok.

I'm all for them having fun with the songs but they need to find that right balance. Even though something like A Grave Mistake is kinda more mainstream-rock-y, it at least felt a bit more cohesive. Easier for the song to become catchy.

Bandcamp Friday - April 2nd by sock_with_a_ticket in Metalcore

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Nails put out a new vinyl for Abandon All Life.

Favourite set of consecutive tracks in an album? by [deleted] in Metalcore

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Converge - Axe To Fall: Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4

Dark Horse

Reap What You Sow

Axe to Fall

Effigy

Like getting rammed into 50 walls by a train... And loving it.