Metalcore kings Misery Signals just released their fifth full-length album, Ultraviolet. Today, we’ve got vocalist Jesse Zaraska counting down eleven albums that influenced his writing. Check out his list below!
Misery Signals are officially back with their new album “Ultraviolet.”
Misery Signals have released a new song, “River King” from their upcoming album Ultraviolet out August 7th. Check out the music video below!
It has been a long wait for a new album from the renowned metal masters of Misery Signals.
Their most recent album “Controller” was released back in 2008, now fast forward to present day, 2013 and we finally get a new album. Absent Light makes a statement and shows that even though the band took a five-year hiatus from album to album, their dynamic balance of heaviness, atmospheric instrumentals and brutal speed riffs will all join forces and kick your ass in a good ol’ Misery Signals fashion.
Right away the album kicks off with “A Glimmer of Hope” which may be Misery Signals lightest track ever, but listeners are quickly immersed into an atmospheric mirage of clean guitar and delays with a string of Karl Schubach’s deep growl vocals to follow at the end. This very much so sets the mood of the album once the song ends and kicks into their first single for the album, “Luminary” which is one of the most punishing tracks on the album, which means of course the end of this track includes a breakdown that will leave you with chills (and maybe a few broken bones).
Tracks such as “Lost Relics” and “The Shadow” stood out as true “Misery Signals” style songs. By no means makes these the best songs on the album, I believe each listener could find a different favorite from this album. With the addition of Greg Thomas on guitar the overall creativity, style and technicality of Misery Signals has expanded. Songs such as “Ursa Minor” and “Everything Will Rust” shows how diverse and dynamic they really can be. The way they have balanced brutal riffs with slow instrumentals and ambient guitars is simply intriguing. Pure genius if you ask me.
The flow overall is simply perfect and sensation to listeners. Not the mention Karl’s singing adds a very pleasant touch on a few of the tracks such as “Ursa Minor” and “Everything Will Rust”. Lyrically Karl touches on many personal topics such as greed, love and religion. The balance of the entire album should be something listeners appreciate. From start to finish this album has no weak spots, it’s just 11 tracks of pure beauty, hard work and creativity. Branden Morgan’s freakishly crazy talent of writing and performing such intricate and tasteful drum parts is heard on every singe song.
The combination of both guitarists Ryan Morgan and Gregory Thomas overpower this entire album with their infinite expansion of creativity on those six string. Even Kyle Johnson’s bass lines and grooves are hear throughout the album and will impress you. As usual, Karl Schubach’s vocals are top notch and I believe vocally this is his strongest effort and demonstration yet.
The band was able to stay true to their spastic sounds from “Of Malice and the Magnum Heart”, which adding the emotional drive and beauty of “Mirrors” and musical style of “Controllers” just ends up being one amazing masterpiece of an album. Misery Signals fans could not be disappointed in this album.
10/10
Ryan
With less than two weeks to go until the long-awaited release of influential metalcore band Misery Signals’ highly anticipated album, Absent Light, the band has premiered their second song from the record called “Lost Relics” today at ArtistDirect.com. Absent Light is due for release on July 30th and can be pre-ordered now at http://miserysignals.merchnow.com/.
One of metalcore’s most important and influential bands of the last decade, Misery Signals, has premiered a new song called “Luminary” from their highly anticipated album, Absent Light, today at MetalSucks.net. The band’s fourth studio album, first in five years, is scheduled for release on July 23rd and can be pre-ordered now at http://miserysignals.merchnow.com/.
Drummers; they have the best view in the house and are the essential backbone of a band. Not to mention that drummers have to have the stamina of an Olympic athlete when playing live. As metal, hardcore, and other genres get faster, drummers are tasked with keeping a steady rhythm and flow. Now, the criteria we used may upset some people but it’s the only way to be fair.
1. Each drummer had to have both recorded AND performed live within the past five years.
2. We had to see them live (the only real way to decide to judge this)
10. Matt Nicholls (Bring Me The Horizon)
We’ll be the first to admit that BMTH were a shitty band for their first two albums (Okay, maybe just the first one). Aside from that, the band grew up (literally and musically) on their last two albums, “There Is A Hell…”, and “Sempiternal”. Matt’s drumming may not stand out when compared to the other drummers on this list, but it’s clear that the band is now making music that’s a clear departure from their beginnings.
9. Dan Searle (Architects UK)
Architects are a very underrated band; they have a huge following in their hometown of Europe but are just breaking through here in the US. Fans of mathcore will appreciate Dan’s drumming on their first two records. Their latest record, Daybreaker, sees a return to their technical roots on Hollow Crown.
8. Billy Rymer (The Dillinger Escape Plan)
Billy may have only joined TDEP four years ago but he’s definitely earned his place on this list. His playing includes plenty of polyrythmns and odd time signatures, which is the core of TDEP’s music which is ironic cause Billy played for a wide variety of bands including 311, Alien Ant Farm, and even Kelly Clarkson.
7. Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour)
Roy was the original drummer of Soufly and has played with Sepultura, and very briefly with Ozzy Osbourne. He joined Stone Sour in 2006 and has destroyed the kit since.
6. Ryan “Legs” Leger (Every Time I Die)
After losing their previous drummer due to “personal conflicts” Ryan auditioned for Every Time I Die and laid down some of their best drum work yet on their latest record, “Ex Lives”
5. Blake Richardson (Between the Buried and Me)
Blake used to play in the deathcore band, Glass Casket before joining BTBAM. Noted for his blast beats, odd timing, double bass drumming, and fill-heavy style, Richardson is considered a standout in his field.
4. Branden Morgan (Misery Signals)
Probably the most underrated drummer considering Misery Signals have been a huge influence for newer bands. Their debut record, Of Malice and the Magnum Heart is highly regarded as one of the best metalcore releases ever. Critics and bands have praised the band’s ability on the record in effortlessly blending melody and aggression.
3. Matt Halpern (Periphery)
When Matt isn’t drumming for Periphery, he’s running BandHappy which allows you to take lessons from your favorite musicians online and on-tour. His playing is more focused on the groove then how fast he can play a blast beat. The kit he plays is just what he needs and nothing more; perfect for playing ghost notes.
2. Matt Greiner (August Burns Red)
If want to hear a great drummer who can play fast and also write some jazz parts, Matt is your man. He not only has great complex timing in his hand movements but also uses double bass in an interesting way and really compliments the rest of the music.
1. Chris Adler (Lamb of God)
Little known fact: Chris played bass long before he decided to pick up the drumsticks. His playing style is known for his creative fills and precision double bass and for his often used heel-toe technique. You can tell what band you’re listening to just by hearing his drumming.
ICE NINE KILLS’ latest EP The Predator reached #9 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart and #38 on the Independent label chart with first week sales of 1,476 copies.
The Predator EP was only available digitally and through their MerchNow store, and was funded by the band’s recently fulfilled Kickstarter campaign, which raised more than double their initial $10,000 goal (500 backers contributed $21,258 total funds). Additionally, The Predator was #15 on the iTunes rock chart and was Revolver Magazine’s ‘album of the week.’
The band will enter the studio in April to record their next full-length album.
The Predator EP can be streamed in its entirety here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUBpIsRFSC7PVOxHihYQr2WKRbWL2Wvzf
Track list:
1. The Coffin Is Moving
2. Father’s Day
3. What I Never Learned In Study Hall (Feat. Tyler Carter of Issues)
4. A Reptile’s Dysfunction
5. Someone Like You (Adele cover)
See below for all current ICE NINE KILLS tour dates.
The Hope Never Loses Us Tour
w/ The Color Morale, Our Last Night & For All I Am
1/25 – Lemoyne, PA @ The Champ (ICE NINE KILLS ONLY)
1/26 – Richmond, VA @ Kingdom
1/27 – Crofton, MD @ MACC
1/28 – Stanhope, NJ @ Stanhope House
1/29 – Madison, WI @ The Loft
1/30 – Amityville, NY @ The Spotlight
1/31 – Hartford, CT @ The Webster Underground
2/01 – Providence, RI @ Club X
2/02 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
2/04 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Smiling Moose (Upstairs)
2/05 – Newport, KY @ Thompson House
2/06 – Toledo, OH @ Frankie’s Inner City
2/07 – Kettering, OH @ The Attic Club
2/09 – Goshen, IN @ The Note Venue
ICE NINE KILLS
2/11 – St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
2/12 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Stache (w/ Misery Signals
2/14 – Newport, KY @ Thompson House (w/ For All Thos Sleeping)
2/15 – Ft. Wayne, IN @ Broadripple (w/ Get Scared)
2/17 – Fayetteville, AR @ NWA Showcase Theatre (w/ For All Those Sleeping)
2/18 – Oklahoma City, OK @ The Conservatory (w/ For All Those Sleeping)
2/20 – Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music Hall
Filthy February Part 2 Tour
w/ I See Stars, For All Those Sleeping, Capture The Crown, & Get Scared
2/22 – San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
2/23 – Dallas, TX @ Tomcats
2/24 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
2/26 – Mobile, AL @ The Alabama Music Box
2/27 – Douglasville, GA @ The 7 Venue
2/28 – Tupelo, MS @ Goodtime Charlies
3/01 – Louisville, KY @ Vernon Club
3/02 – Joliet, IL @ Mojoes
w/ Capture The Crown
3/06 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
3/09 – Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
3/10 – El Paso, TX @ The War Room
3/16 – Grand Prairie, TX @ QuikTrip Park (SOUTH BY SO WHAT FESTIVAL)
01. In A Crisis (Upon A Red Sky)
02. Guardians of Genocide (Voice of the Soul)
03. A Song For The Apathetic (Through Tragedy)
04. Hallucinogenic Desecration (Strychnia)
05. The Supervisor of Danger (Go, Robo! Go!)
06. Spaghettification (Mandroid Academy)
07. Powers Out Boothe (Koskee)
08. Darkest Night of the Soul (Collapse Of The Empire)
09. The Poison Well (As Thick As Thieves)
Tour dates for the Crush Em All 2 Tour—which is co-headlined by After The Burial and Veil of Maya and also features Misery Signals and Within The Ruins—have been announced. The trek, which begins September 21 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will also feature appearances by Structures, Your Memorial, Volumes and I The Breather on select dates. More shows will be added; meanwhile, check out the confirmed shows below.
Sep 21 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI
Sep 22 London Music Hall London, Canada
Sep 23 Blind Dog Windsor, Canada
Sep 24 Mod Club Toronto, Canada
Sep 25 La Tulipe Montreal, Canada
Sep 26 The Met Pawtucket, RI
Sep 27 Northern Lights Albany, NY
Sep 28 Altar Bar Pittsburgh, PA
Sep 29 Crocodile Rock Allentown, PA
Sep 30 The Gramercy Theater New York, NY
Oct 01 Jaxx Springfield, VA
Oct 03 Masquerade Atlanta, GA
Oct 06 Warehouse Live Houston, TX
Oct 07 Trees Dallas, TX
Oct 08 The White Rabbit San Antonio, TX
Oct 09 House Of Rock Corpus Christi, TX
Oct 10 Jakes Lubbock, TX
Oct 11 Launch Pad Albuquerque, NM
Oct 17 Ace of Spades Sacramento, CA
Oct 18 Hawthorne Theater Portland, OR
Oct 19 Studio Seven Seattle, WA
Oct 21 The Generator Prince George, Canada
Oct 22 Avenue Edmonton, Canada
Oct 23 Republik Calgary, Canada
Oct 24 Manny’s Billings, MT
Oct 26 Sokol Underground Omaha, NE
Oct 27 Blue Moose Iowa City, IA
Oct 28 Bottom Lounge Chicago, IL
Oct 30 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
