Showing posts with label Death. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Death. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Tuesday, March 4, 2025: TWOfer Tuesday - The "I Love Heavy Instrumentals" Edition


Vocalists, take five. 

In fact, take the rest of the night off.  We've got it from here, thanks.

First up is a band that, not only doesn't have any singers, they don't even have a guitarists.  Wild, right?

The Omnific is an Australian progressive rock/metal band known for their unique instrumental approach, featuring two bassists and a drummer, with no guitars. Their music blends elements of djent, prog metal, and fusion, creating intricate, groove-heavy compositions. 

The second track for today's TWOfer comes from Death, who are not actually an instrumental only band.  In fact, they were known for their aggressive vocals, intricate guitar work, and complex song structures.  Death was formed in 1983 in Orlando, Florida, by guitarist and vocalist Chuck Schuldiner, who is often referred to as the "Godfather of Death Metal."  

Today's track, however, is from The Sound of Perseverance (1998), their final studio album, featuring highly technical and progressive elements.

Frank Zappa famously produced an album called "Shut Up And Play Yer Guitar."  I couldn't have said it any better.  Enjoy.


Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Wednesday, May 29, 2024: Death Cab for Cutie - Title and Registration


 

"Where disappointment and regret collide...lying awake at night." 

Man, all these years I thought a group called Death Cab for Cutie could only be a one dimensional, goth infused, post punk screamfest with nothing but cliched rants of suburban angst in their songs. 

I couldn't have been more wrong. 

I guess I need to stop jugding bands by their names and actually start listening to their music.

Next you'll tell me that Daft Punk isn't punk, or that Eagles of Death Metal aren't death metal.

Ridiculous, right?

Right?