Author: MetalBere

The Thin Line Between Hardcore and Metalcore with Knocked Loose – You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To – Album Review

By MetalBere | May 12, 2024 by MetalBere

The Band Knocked Loose is an American hardcore punk band formed in 2013. Band Members Bryan Garris – vocals Isaac Hale – lead guitar, vocals Nicko Calderon – rhythm guitar, backing vocals Kevin Otten – bass Kevin Kaine – drums The Album The band released their third studio album, You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To, on May 10, 2024. The album maintains the hardcore punk style of Knocked Loose, their…

Album Reviews

An Emotional Journey with Sleep Token – This Place Will Become Your Tomb – Album Review

By MetalBere | May 5, 2024May 5, 2024 by MetalBere

The Band Sleep Token is a British rock band formed in London, in 2016. Their band members are masked to keep their anonymity intact. Band Members Vessel – vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion II – drums The Album After reviewing their first and third album, Sundowning and Take Me Back To Eden, respectively. Now, it is the turn of their second piece. This Place Will Become Your Tomb, Sleep Token’s second studio…

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With the Power of Metal – Rhea Ripley and Motionless In White

By MetalBere | April 28, 2024April 28, 2024 by MetalBere

I’ve never been a fan of watching wrestling. However, because of popular culture, I know some wrestlers, and I’m aware that some rock and metal bands, like Motörhead, have participated in the show for opening and wrestlers’ entrance songs. Still, it never caught my attention until the connection between Rhea Ripley and Motionless In White (currently one of my favorite bands). Who is Rhea Ripley? Rhea Ripley (Demi Bennett) is an Australian WWE…

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Vegan for the Animals! – Musicians and Compassion for Animals

By MetalBere | April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 by MetalBere

April 22nd is Earth Day, since 1970. A day to demonstrate support for environmental protection. To commemorate this important day, I wanted to write about the relationship between veganism and music. Many people refer to their way of eating as plant-based, and others say vegan. Both are similar yet they have some nuances too. Plant-based vs. Vegan Plant-based refers to a diet that involves a majority of plants but also may contain small…

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Metalcore with DJ scratches – Alpha Wolf – Half Living Things – Album Review

By MetalBere | April 14, 2024April 10, 2024 by MetalBere

The Band Alpha Wolf is an Australian metalcore band formed in 2013. The name came from the movie The Grey. Their style of music can be categorized as “nu metalcore” (a mix between nu metal and metalcore), which shows a lot of influence of bands like Korn, especially in the guitar tone and some rap sounds. Band members: Lochie Keogh – lead vocals Sabian Lynch – rhythm guitar John Arnold – bass, backing vocals…

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RIP C.J. Snare – Reach for the Sky

By MetalBere | April 7, 2024April 7, 2024 by MetalBere

Sad news in the world of music. The singer of the American hard rock / glam metal band, FireHouse, Carl “C.J.” Snare, died on April 5th, 2024. Today, it was announced to the public. He was battling colon cancer and was waiting to undergo a new surgery so he would be able to return to touring with his band, which sadly didn’t occur. He was 64 years old. FireHouse has many hits such as All…

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How Was My First Concert…

By MetalBere | March 31, 2024April 1, 2024 by MetalBere

I’ve been a rocker since always (because of my parents) and a metalhead since I was 12 when I discovered Iron Maiden and my whole world changed. I have memories of going with my parents to see some Chilean bands when I was little (Los Jaivas, Quilapayún, Inti Illimani), but the first time I went to a concert, by myself, was at 16. I live in La Serena, in the north of Chile, and…

Concert Reviews

Rock and Metalcore in the Return of Black Veil Brides to Chile – Concert Review

By MetalBere | March 24, 2024March 25, 2024 by MetalBere

Black Veil Brides is an American rock band, formed in 2006, that took inspiration from Kiss, Mötley Crüe, and other glam bands. His singer, Andy Biersack, used to be called Andy Sixx and wore makeup that resembled Mötley Crüe’s bassist, Nikki Sixx. The band has been going back and forth with other styles such as metalcore, yet always maintaining rock and glam as a base. Their lyrics are positive and encourage people to…

Concert Reviews

Soulmates Never Die – Placebo in Chile – Concert Review

By MetalBere | March 22, 2024 by MetalBere

This is the third time that the British alternative rock band, Placebo performed in Chile. The date was March 20th, 2024 in Movistar Arena, Santiago. It was a show where the tickets sold so fast that they added another show for the next day too, March 21th. Brian Molko on vocals and guitar and Stefan Olsdal on bass are the band, but they play with touring musicians, most of whom have been for a long…

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What You Need to Know Before Your First Concert

By MetalBere | March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 by MetalBere

Since next week, I’m going to two concerts in a row (Placebo and then Black Veil Brides), I thought of writing a little bit about these experiences. Even though going to a show is very common, there are people who, even though they love music, have never been to a concert themselves. My first concert was at 16, Monsters of Rock 98 in Chile (Anthrax, Helloween, and Slayer). Since then, I’ve been to more than…