Architects dropped a new single and the crew is SPLIT on whether it’s a mainstream sell-out or an enjoyable evolution! Plus, we’re diving into new tracks from We Came as Romans and Bullet for My Valentine, a surprisingly good acoustic EP from Currents, and the latest wild update on Turnstile’s ex-guitarist. 🔥
LET’S GET HEAVY:
▸ One host thinks Architects’ new single is “awesome” and “edgy,” while another asks if Jordan Fish destroyed the band, calling it “not a good song” and “way too mainstream.”
▸ The crew debates if the new Architects track is even an “Architects song,” with one host arguing it’s enjoyable despite not being their best work.
▸ The “Fish effect” is explained: bands chasing mainstream success after working with Jordan Fish, potentially losing their original sound, as described by Bring Me the Horizon’s Ollie Sykes.
▸ We Came as Romans’ new single is praised as a “modern metalcore song” that brings a heavier sound back while maintaining a modern feel, with “no boy band metal stamp.”
▸ Currents’ “reimagined” album is actually a fully acoustic set of popular songs, which one host initially “rolled my eyes” at but now recommends for showcasing the band’s “tortured artist” lyrics and strong songwriting.
▸ The latest update on Turnstile’s ex-guitarist Brady Herbert reveals he’s been deemed incompetent to stand trial after allegedly trying to run over the lead vocalist’s father.
▸ Bullet for My Valentine’s new single “Social Apocalypse” is called “very different” and “very traditional metalcore,” with one host liking it but unsure about a full album of the sound.
▸ The crew discusses Bullet for My Valentine’s previous “mild beef” with Trivium and how the new single is a “modernized,” “down tuned,” and “Architects-esque” departure from their classic melodic riffs.
▸ The supergroup Axe Wound, featuring Bullet for My Valentine’s lead singer, is mentioned for having “one or two really good songs” and a surprisingly explicit name.
🎙️ Let’s Get Heavy is part of Backstage Buzz — Rock Fan Radio’s daily podcast segment covering the latest news and new releases in metal, metalcore, and deathcore. (Rock, hard rock, and alternative fans, check out our companion segment Let’s Get Rockin’.)
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BANDS/ARTISTS MENTIONED:
Architects, Jordan Fish, Bring Me the Horizon, Ollie Sykes, We Came as Romans, Ladrones, Currents, Turnstile, Brady Herbert, Brendan Yates, Bullet for My Valentine, Trivium, Matt Heafy, Pantera, Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Cedar, Axe Wound
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