-Review- Every Man Is An Island - Beyond EP (2013)

Every Man Is An Island
www.facebook.com/everymanisanisland
From: Brazil
Sounds like: Melodic Hardcore




1. Intro
2. Phantoms
3. Wolves
4. No Honor In War
5. Interlude
6. F.F.Y.W.B
7. Beyond

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A lot of times, the gem comes from an unexpected place. This gem is Every Man Is An Island from Brazil. They bring their brand of melodic hardcore to the forefront with their debut EP "Beyond". "Intro" starts the EP off with an acoustic guitar driven atmospheric type track. Then things kick into hyper drive with "Phantoms", an all out assault on your ear drums. The drums and guitar work in the opening are incredible and are sure to please any metal fan. The track brings to mind It Prevails and the pioneers of melodic hardcore Poison The Well and From Autumn To Ashes. Their first single "Wolves" will get the floor jumping along with its ferocious melody. This four minute and a half minute track is the perfect example of what this band is capable of. Halfway through the track, listeners are in for a surprise. It's audio beauty. The gang chant near the end of the track is sure to be a crowd pleaser. "No Honor In War" keeps the high frantic pace going and transitions into the "Interlude" perfectly."F.F.Y.W.B" is probably the most melodic track on the EP. The title track "Beyond" closes the EP and brings the heaviness to cap off this great debut effort.

Verdict:
This import from Brazil will cause ripples in the hardcore community. Their almost throwback sound with passion and positivity, are something that's truly lacking in similar genres artists here in the states. Every Man Is An Island are commanding respect and any fan of the genre should check them out right away.

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-Interview- Reverse The Rules (8/2/13)

Reverse The Rules
www.facebook.com/pages/Reverse-The-Rules-RTR/171372269594554
From: Versailles, France
Sounds like: Hardcore





1. How did the band come together and form? Who thought of the name “Reverse The Rules” and is there any meaning behind it?

We knew each others for years in one way or another, on stage or on the road with our previous bands. We experienced both sides of what to be in a band means. So we decided to take profit of these experiences to our benefit: and then RTR was born, guided by both our passion for the music and for the stage. Concerning the name of the band, we choose it all together, it truly suits to our vision of music and the way we wanted to do it. We learned about the rules, now it's time to reverse them.


2. What do you want listeners to take away from your music?

We do it with our heart and soul, hope listeners will caption this. And if they don't, well nevermind.


3. How would you describe your music to the average listener?

Our music is meant to be simple, aggressive and motivating.


4. What can people expect from your live show?

Blood, sweat, tears.


5. Who are three bands you’d like to tour with?

Madball, Lionheart, Merauder.


6. Any crazy show stories?

Every show is a crazy story. I'll keep these for my grandsons.


7. What’s your take on the current state of metalcore?

It's yours to say.


8. What’s the current music scene like there in France?

It's not what it was 10 or 15 years ago anymore. Still, there are a few bands known and recognized as national and international artists.


9. What’s your take on legal/illegal music downloading?

We download to discover and buy to listen further.


10. What’s next for Reverse The Rules?

Our first EP was realized in early 2013. What we want for now is taking stage to present our music.


11. Any shoutouts?

Haters gonna hate us.

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