Singers often serve as the voice of emotion, power, and storytelling. Each vocalist brings a unique style, and tone to the stage, leaving an indelible mark. Here are some of my favorite vocalists (in no particular order). 1. Vessel (Sleep Token). His voice is a mix of fragility and ferocity. His breathiness adds a haunting, delicate quality, while his ability to seamlessly transition into growls showcases an impressive range. There’s an emotional vulnerability in…
I haven’t always been a big fan of keyboards in rock, and especially in metal music. But with time I’ve learned to appreciate it more and more, and enjoy the depth and atmosphere this instrument provides to a music piece. Here are some musicians that helped change my mind (in no particular order). 1. Jon Lord. This music legend was mostly known for playing with Deep Purple. With the classic Hammond organ mixed classical music…
As I said in the previous posts, the drummers are the heart and soul of the band, they carry the rhythm (along with the bassists). Here are some of my favorite drummers (in no particular order). 1. Neil Peart. The best drummer of all time, in my opinion. He was Rush’s drummer. 2. Mike Portnoy. This talented drummer has played with many bands but he is most known for being in Dream Theater.…
The bass. My second favorite instrument. I also tried to learn it and achieved more than with the guitar. In the beginning, I saw it as a consolation prize, but then I learned to love it because it carries the rhythm, heart, and soul of the band (along with the drums) and it can sound simple or overly intricate. I love it when the bass sounds good and clear in the mix (a thing that…
The guitar, and more precisely, the electric guitar, is my favorite instrument. The one that I’ve tried to learn many times, without success. I lack the required discipline. I can only play some basic songs and things, so I’ll better let the professionals shine on this. These are some of my favorite guitarists. I like many more, but for this article to be short and sweet, here’s a selection of them, in no particular order.…
The Band Beastie Boys were an American hip hop/rap rock band formed in 1981. They disbanded in 2012, when Yauch, one of their three members, died. They started as a punk band, playing instruments too. Then they derived to hip-hop and mixed it with rock. Before Public Enemy, Run DMC, or Rage Against The Machine, were these guys, the originals, the OG’s, so much so that they are even in the Rock and Roll…
Now, that a few days have passed since the opening of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and the shock has simmered down a bit, I wanted to share my thoughts about Gojira’s presentation. The Band Gojira is a French metal band, formed in 1996. Their style mixes progressive and technical death metal to be the sound of their philosophical and environmentally themed lyrics. Band members Joe Duplantier − vocals, rhythm guitar …
Kittie is a female Canadian metal band, formed in 1996. From their first album Spit (1999) they have transitioned from nu-metal and groove to a heavier aggressive, death sound. Band Members Morgan Lander – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano Mercedes Lander – drums, backing vocals Tara McLeod – lead guitar Ivana “Ivy” Jenkins – bass The band has had many changes in the lineup, the Lander sisters (Morgan and Mercedes) are the only…
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…
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…