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Toxicity turns 25

#systemofadown #toxicity #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #alternativemetal #numetal #rickrubin System of a Down releases Toxicity on September 4, 2001 -- a time when nu-metal was dominating hard rock. But the band managed to sidestep the genre's cliches, delivering a breath of fresh air with some erratic tempos and middle-eastern melodies. Not to mention the political statements. Legendary producer Rick Rubin helped focus the band's…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/09/05/toxicity-turns-25/

Toxicity turns 25

#systemofadown #toxicity #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #alternativemetal #numetal #rickrubin System of a Down releases Toxicity on September 4, 2001 -- a time when nu-metal was dominating hard rock. But the band managed to sidestep the genre's cliches, delivering a breath of fresh air with some erratic tempos and middle-eastern melodies. Not to mention the political statements. Legendary producer Rick Rubin helped focus the band's…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/09/05/toxicity-turns-25/

Toxicity turns 25

#systemofadown #toxicity #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #alternativemetal #numetal #rickrubin System of a Down releases Toxicity on September 4, 2001 -- a time when nu-metal was dominating hard rock. But the band managed to sidestep the genre's cliches, delivering a breath of fresh air with some erratic tempos and middle-eastern melodies. Not to mention the political statements. Legendary producer Rick Rubin helped focus the band's…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/09/05/toxicity-turns-25/

Toxicity turns 25

#systemofadown #toxicity #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #alternativemetal #numetal #rickrubin System of a Down releases Toxicity on September 4, 2001 -- a time when nu-metal was dominating hard rock. But the band managed to sidestep the genre's cliches, delivering a breath of fresh air with some erratic tempos and middle-eastern melodies. Not to mention the political statements. Legendary producer Rick Rubin helped focus the band's…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/09/05/toxicity-turns-25/

Toxicity turns 25

#systemofadown #toxicity #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #alternativemetal #numetal #rickrubin System of a Down releases Toxicity on September 4, 2001 -- a time when nu-metal was dominating hard rock. But the band managed to sidestep the genre's cliches, delivering a breath of fresh air with some erratic tempos and middle-eastern melodies. Not to mention the political statements. Legendary producer Rick Rubin helped focus the band's…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/09/05/toxicity-turns-25/

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On 4 September 2001, System Of A Down released their second album, Toxicity.

Establishing their framework of dynamics and experimental elements, they delivered — seemingly eternally relevant — songs about the prison-industrial complex, class war and police brutality, while still going platinum.

"Pushing little children
With their fully automatics
They like to push the weak around"

- "We can′t afford to be neutral on a moving train"

03. Deer Dance

#SystemOfADown #NuMetal #AlternativeMetal

On 4 September 2001, System Of A Down released their second album, Toxicity.

Establishing their framework of dynamics and experimental elements, they delivered — seemingly eternally relevant — songs about the prison-industrial complex, class war and police brutality, while still going platinum.

"Pushing little children
With their fully automatics
They like to push the weak around"

- "We can′t afford to be neutral on a moving train"

03. Deer Dance

#SystemOfADown #NuMetal #AlternativeMetal

On 4 September 2001, System Of A Down released their second album, Toxicity.

Establishing their framework of dynamics and experimental elements, they delivered — seemingly eternally relevant — songs about the prison-industrial complex, class war and police brutality, while still going platinum.

"Pushing little children
With their fully automatics
They like to push the weak around"

- "We can′t afford to be neutral on a moving train"

03. Deer Dance

#SystemOfADown #NuMetal #AlternativeMetal

On 4 September 2001, System Of A Down released their second album, Toxicity.

Establishing their framework of dynamics and experimental elements, they delivered — seemingly eternally relevant — songs about the prison-industrial complex, class war and police brutality, while still going platinum.

"Pushing little children
With their fully automatics
They like to push the weak around"

- "We can′t afford to be neutral on a moving train"

03. Deer Dance

#SystemOfADown #NuMetal #AlternativeMetal

On 4 September 2001, System Of A Down released their second album, Toxicity.

Establishing their framework of dynamics and experimental elements, they delivered — seemingly eternally relevant — songs about the prison-industrial complex, class war and police brutality, while still going platinum.

"Pushing little children
With their fully automatics
They like to push the weak around"

- "We can′t afford to be neutral on a moving train"

03. Deer Dance

#SystemOfADown #NuMetal #AlternativeMetal

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Songs For The Deaf

#queensofthestoneage #songsforthedeaf #rock #stonerrock #alternativerock #heavymetal #hardrock #desertrock #alternativemetal #davegrohl #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #joshhomme QOTSA release their 3rd album on August 27, 2002 featuring a damn powerhouse lineup -- Dave Grohl on drums, front-man Josh Homme, bassist Nick Oliveri and Mark Lanegan on vocals. Both the critics and fans loved the album -- a conceptual road trip from Los…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/08/27/songs-for-the-deaf/

Songs For The Deaf

#queensofthestoneage #songsforthedeaf #rock #stonerrock #alternativerock #heavymetal #hardrock #desertrock #alternativemetal #davegrohl #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #joshhomme QOTSA release their 3rd album on August 27, 2002 featuring a damn powerhouse lineup -- Dave Grohl on drums, front-man Josh Homme, bassist Nick Oliveri and Mark Lanegan on vocals. Both the critics and fans loved the album -- a conceptual road trip from Los…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/08/27/songs-for-the-deaf/

Songs For The Deaf

#queensofthestoneage #songsforthedeaf #rock #stonerrock #alternativerock #heavymetal #hardrock #desertrock #alternativemetal #davegrohl #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #joshhomme QOTSA release their 3rd album on August 27, 2002 featuring a damn powerhouse lineup -- Dave Grohl on drums, front-man Josh Homme, bassist Nick Oliveri and Mark Lanegan on vocals. Both the critics and fans loved the album -- a conceptual road trip from Los…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/08/27/songs-for-the-deaf/

Songs For The Deaf

#queensofthestoneage #songsforthedeaf #rock #stonerrock #alternativerock #heavymetal #hardrock #desertrock #alternativemetal #davegrohl #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #joshhomme QOTSA release their 3rd album on August 27, 2002 featuring a damn powerhouse lineup -- Dave Grohl on drums, front-man Josh Homme, bassist Nick Oliveri and Mark Lanegan on vocals. Both the critics and fans loved the album -- a conceptual road trip from Los…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/08/27/songs-for-the-deaf/

Songs For The Deaf

#queensofthestoneage #songsforthedeaf #rock #stonerrock #alternativerock #heavymetal #hardrock #desertrock #alternativemetal #davegrohl #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #joshhomme QOTSA release their 3rd album on August 27, 2002 featuring a damn powerhouse lineup -- Dave Grohl on drums, front-man Josh Homme, bassist Nick Oliveri and Mark Lanegan on vocals. Both the critics and fans loved the album -- a conceptual road trip from Los…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/08/27/songs-for-the-deaf/

Just wrapped up this one. Enjoying Afterlife by Evanescence. Cool transitions. Check the chorus. URL:

https://chordyes.com/chord/evanescence-afterlife

#guitarjam #acoustic #american #femalevocalist #gothicrock #alternativemetal #dark

Mother’s Milk

#rhcp #mothersmilk #redhotchilipeppers #80srock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musicansky #alternativemetal #funkrock #funkmetal  #flea #JohnFrusciante #ChadSmith #AnthonyKiedis August 16, 1989 ~ The Red Hot Chili Peppers release their first album with John Frusciante and Chad Smith in the fold ... After the loss of founding member Hillel Slovak in '88 and original drummer, Jack Irons left the band, Flea and Anthony rebuilt by recruiting an 18 year-old…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/08/16/mothers-milk/

#mikepatton still has it and apparently came to Tibetan throat singing by way of #90s #metal. this is him live a yet another wicked musical experiment 🤘🏻🎸

#alternativemetal #postmetal #tomahawk #faithnomore #nowlistening #musicdiscovery #music

I had the very distinct pleasure of seeing #mikepatton perform live recently. Makes up for never getting to see #faithnomore back in the day. Totally epic. 🤘🏻🎸

#music #metal #alternative #genx #90s #alternativemetal

Esprit D’Air – Aeons Review

By Baguette of Bodom

Electronic music and metal joining forces is often treated with suspicion. Not electronic in the ‘band member finds a Casio keyboard in their cellar’ sense,1 but a genuine fusion of the two with synthesizers on the forefront. Esprit D’Air is one of the more recent bands making waves with their take on this mix. A Japanese band formed in London in 2010 and spearheaded by Kai (The Sisters of Mercy—yes, that one), they’ve quickly formed their identity around a catchy blend of alternative metal, J-rock, and trance, among other stranger things. One break-up and reformation later, debut album Constellations finally appeared in 2017, followed by 2022’s Oceans and 2024’s Seasons.2 Fourth full-length Aeons is looking to delve deeper into Esprit D’Air’s niche, attempting a more varied package without any of their usual guest features help. How do they handle this melting pot of genres alone?

Aeons is here to have fun, first and foremost. While the resurrected post-2016 incarnation of Esprit D’Air is technically a solo project—Kai being the only ‘official’ full-time member—they do function as a band in practice. Frontman Kai and partner-in-crime Takeshi Tokunaga are behind most of the album’s writing and instrumentation, with Jan-Vincent Velazco handling the drum department. It’s difficult to pin down simple comparison points to Esprit D’Air’s genre soup shenanigans, but the majority of Aeons is built around alternative metal filtered through an anthemic, rock-oriented quality, the likes of X Japan (“Like a Phoenix”). Occasionally, their sound even leans towards the AOR, power-ish metal soar of newer Battle Beast (“Shadow of Time,” “Silver Leaf”). The guitar work usually resides next to or behind the keyboards, but it does a fine job adding extra heaviness to the album, and the instrumentation in general is tight and snappy. Kai’s vocal chops also play a major role on the record, further decorating strong choruses with melodic, J-rock-inspired vocal lines (“Chronos,” “羽ばたけ”).

Esprit D’Air has a penchant for strong hooks, especially on keyboards. Tracks like “Silver Leaf” and “Like a Phoenix” highlight the album’s greatest strengths, fusing together J-rock with extremely catchy synth patches that borrow from both techno and trance. Crucially, its multifaceted arsenal of keyboard and guitar styles makes the songs distinct from one another. Though the guitars could be more prominent, their relatively simplistic rhythmic role is complemented by powerful leads and intricate solo work when needed. The band’s attitude on instrumentation and songwriting is at times reminiscent of the way Elyose fuses early 2000s electronic and metal influences together, occasionally drifting towards their modern djentier alt-metal sound (“Chronos,” Lost Horizon”) or even the melodic downtuned attack of Periphery (“Quetzalcoatl”). Through their spectrum of styles, Aeons fulfills the band’s threat to feature more variety in a sleeker form.

The variety of Aeons, while intriguing, is a double-edged sword. There’s a particular spot around tracks 8–10 where the album’s alternative edge morphs into an edgier, nu-informed sound, both instrumentally and vocally (“Broken Mirror,” “絶望の光”). Despite Esprit D’Air kind of pulling it off, it doesn’t fit the album’s mood, especially not with all of it centered on one region. Half-ballad “Stardust” also quiets the album’s thunder somewhat, its bright but melancholic soundscape causing Kai to overstep his optimal vocal range. Fortunately, the majority of Aeons is memorable and at times even infectious. Its brevity softens its missteps; where Oceans landed at almost an hour, Aeons does more in nearly half the amount of time. This slick 35-minute runtime means its speed bumps aren’t fatal, but the middle of the album does still sag in comparison to the powerful start and finish.

Aeons ends up being an entertaining, tight bundle of melodic genre-defying goodness. Its catchy rock/metal attack blends together everything ’00s, and the electronic influences are particularly satisfying. The record’s inconsistency does leave something to be desired, and its sonical direction is unfocused at points, but the positives ultimately outweigh its stumbles. When I picked up the promo for Aeons, I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into or what to expect. Now, it’s apparent Esprit D’Air have made an album that amounts to more than its components imply. I reckon their appeal can reach beyond their cited genre tags, and there’s plenty of room to further expand on their best qualities in the future.

Rating: Good!
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: FLAC
Label: Starstorm Records (self-run)
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: November 7th, 2025

#2025 #30 #aeons #alternativeMetal #battleBeast #electronicMetal #electronicore #elyose #espritDair #jRock #japaneseMetal #nov25 #periphery #review #reviews #starstormRecords #theSistersOfMercy #tranceMetal #xJapan

Video: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=T0noDEl73vA
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Machina Kore – Ghosts of Everest Review

By Kenstrosity

Identified as “Groovy Power Metal” in our promo bin, Irish independents Machina Kore promise something that pushes past genre convention while still delivering high-octane, high-quality steel. With their latest release, entitled Ghosts of Everest, Machina Kore offer up ten tracks (two of which are remasters of earlier single releases) across roughly an hour—fairly standard if we use power metal as a baseline. Thematically, Ghosts of Everest tackle an emotional subject matter largely surrounding the highs and lows of life as brought on by both forces beyond control and our own actions/reactions, and of resilience and growth only ever manifested by perseverance. The question remains, would a release like Ghosts of Everest persevere in the midst of a crowded field of steely wares?

One thing is for certain: Machina Kore is not your standard power metal record, and claims of groove earn more than their keep. In fact, Ghosts of Everest is more groove than power, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The power of riffs is strong with this one, bolstered further by uncharacteristically meaty guitar and bass tones which approach death metal or sludge in crunch and heft. However, song structure and arrangement more closely follow the blueprint of riffy power metal innovated by Nevermore, after a lurid dalliance with alternative names like Sevendust1 and Nonpoint. A sense of grandeur not unlike Borealis runs through many of these numbers as well, contributing to the 5-7 minute average song length and winding choruses. Altogether, the experience is an unusual mix that took some getting used to, but there’s merit to Machina Kore’s execution here that proves Ghosts of Everest’s concept holds water.

Ghosts of Everest offers many cool moments, often separated by wide swaths of material that range from decently engaging to meandering. Its first three songs proper (excluding the overlong, but gentle into “Silver”) offer the best encapsulation of Machina Kore’s sound when it works best. Swaggering grooves, tectonic riffs, and serviceable choruses allow these tracks to strike while the iron is hot, impressing upon its audience its unorthodox sound and generous helping of crushing guitars. And while those heavily distorted guitars shine throughout, it’s not until the meat of the record that they make their biggest impact. A massive one-two punch, “Goliath” and “Death Mask” offer energetic grooves, thunderous tones, and dynamic shifts in style and structure. Nonetheless, they feel unified with the material surrounding them, which allows for smooth transitions in and out. In a different way, epic closer “Ghosts of Everest” makes a mark as well; this time, striking use of melody cooperates with the album’s finest vocal display to exit on a powerful note capable of selling listeners on a follow-up spin.

Unfortunately, those aforementioned swaths of meandering material conspire to unravel immersion and redirect to boredom. Every song preceding “Goliath”—and several afterwards—opens with at least a minute and a half of repetitive jamming. While they do a great job of creating an initial burst of momentum, inertia gets the best of them quickly, coming close to a standstill before finally hitting the gas again. This problem persists in bouts across Ghosts of Everest, with wandering numbers “Alpha Luna” and “Breathe” offering some decent to very good ideas every now and then, only to be undone by long stretches of composition unsure of its direction or purpose. The occasional guitar solo alleviates this problem to some degree, in concert with some clever drumming (this is primarily what helps “Death Mask” stand out, in fact). Alas, it’s not quite enough to carry 6 minutes plus of uninspired material. As a final note, the albeit competent post-grunge vocals aren’t always the best fit for this sound (“Stone to Farewell”), with the one caveat that they often inspire a fair measure of nostalgia (“Sober”).

All that said, Machina Kore has a ton of potential, and it wouldn’t be too difficult for them to realize it. Their biggest hurdle going forward is one of writing and of editing, wherein songs need tightening, streamlining, and focusing. All of the right elements are there, from tone to riffcraft to the unlikely melding of disparate styles. They just don’t quite gel into a final product that feels greater than the sum of its parts yet. With time and a little perseverance, I’ve no doubt that Machina Kore can bring me to the peak next time around.

Rating: Mixed
DR: N/A | Format Reviewed: STREAM 2
Label: Self-Release
Websites: machinakore.bandcamp.com/album/ghosts-of-everest | facebook.com/MachinaKore
Releases Worldwide: July 25th, 2025

#25 #2025 #AlternativeMetal #Borealis #GhostsOfEverest #GrooveMetal #HeavyMetal #IrishMetal #Jul25 #MachinaKore #Nevermore #Nonpoint #PowerMetal #Review #Reviews #SelfRelease #Sevendust

💥 #EXILIA unleash their explosive stage energy on the ‘From The Dust Tour 2025’ and surprise fans with thrilling highlights

🤘🏻 The Italian #AlternativeMetal pioneers EXILIA are kicking off 2025 with full force by announcing their brand-new ‘From The Dust Tour 2025’! Get further details about the tour at www.dr-music-promotion.de/?p=26339.

#Booking #OnTour #Live #Live2025 #InConcert #Festival #Tour #MetalBooking #MetalShow #Metal #AlternativeRock #NuMetal #Rock #FemaleFrontedMetal #FemaleFronted

💥 #EXILIA unleash their explosive stage energy on the ‘From The Dust Tour 2025’ and surprise fans with thrilling highlights

🤘🏻 The Italian #AlternativeMetal pioneers EXILIA are kicking off 2025 with full force by announcing their brand-new ‘From The Dust Tour 2025’! Get further details about the tour at www.dr-music-promotion.de/?p=26339.

#Booking #OnTour #Live #Live2025 #InConcert #Festival #Tour #MetalBooking #MetalShow #Metal #AlternativeRock #NuMetal #Rock #FemaleFrontedMetal #FemaleFronted

💥 #EXILIA unleash their explosive stage energy on the ‘From The Dust Tour 2025’ and surprise fans with thrilling highlights

🤘🏻 The Italian #AlternativeMetal pioneers EXILIA are kicking off 2025 with full force by announcing their brand-new ‘From The Dust Tour 2025’! Get further details about the tour at www.dr-music-promotion.de/?p=26339.

#Booking #OnTour #Live #Live2025 #InConcert #Festival #Tour #MetalBooking #MetalShow #Metal #AlternativeRock #NuMetal #Rock #FemaleFrontedMetal #FemaleFronted

💥 #EXILIA unleash their explosive stage energy on the ‘From The Dust Tour 2025’ and surprise fans with thrilling highlights

🤘🏻 The Italian #AlternativeMetal pioneers EXILIA are kicking off 2025 with full force by announcing their brand-new ‘From The Dust Tour 2025’! Get further details about the tour at www.dr-music-promotion.de/?p=26339.

#Booking #OnTour #Live #Live2025 #InConcert #Festival #Tour #MetalBooking #MetalShow #Metal #AlternativeRock #NuMetal #Rock #FemaleFrontedMetal #FemaleFronted

Meanwhile, I listen to A LOT of music.

My library mostly contains #electronic, #metal, or #rock, specifically #DrumAndBass, #breaks, #ProgressiveMetal, and #AlternativeMetal.

My favorite artists include #BlueStahli, #BT, #TheGazette, #LondonElektricity, and #LunaSea.