Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Underoath


Underoath was started in 1998 with nothing but a guitarist and lead vocals. They later gained a drummer, Aaron Gillespie (also at vocals), which is the only member who has stayed with the band since the beginning. Underoath released an EP in 1999 and then another a year later. Then in 2002, the band published their first album, The Changing of Times. Two years later, they released their best and most successful album to date, They're Only Chasing Safety, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart. After another two years they released another CD, Define the Great Line. Underoath then released their Underoath 777 DVD in July of this year and are planning on releasing two more albums by the end of 2008. As always, I have put a video of them at the bottom of the page so watch it and tell me what you think.

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Evanescence


Formed in 1998, Evanescence was one of the only Alternative Rock/Metal band with a female at lead vocals. This new music style was recieved extremely well, allowing them to release three more EPs and four albums. Their most recent album, The Open Door, was just released in October of 2006. I have put a video of Good Enough from The Open Door at the bottom of the page so watch it and tell me what you think.

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Atreyu


Formed in 1998, the band Atreyu was origionally named Retribution but was changed when they found out about another band of that name so they chose their name from a character of the movie, The Neverending Story. Over the course of their nine years and counting as the amazing hardcore/metal band that they are, Atreyu has come out with two EPs and four albums, each with atleast one great single. They have just come out with a new album towards the end of August that debuted as number eight on the Billboard 200. I have their music video Crimson at the bottom of the page so watch it and tell me how you like it.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

The White Stripes




The White Stripes were formed in 1997. The band consists of only two members, Jack White on guitar and lead vocals, and his wife Meg on drums and vocals. The band has since published six albums, including one just recently, Icky Thump, which contains one of my favorite songs of all times by the same name. I have posted a video of them playing live at the bottom of the page so if you haven't watched any of my videos, then at least watch this one... and the As I Lay Dying one.

Avenged Sevenfold


Avenged Sevenfold, also sometimes known as A7X, was formed in 1999. The group came out with their first album in 2001, Sounding the Seventh. Two years later, they released their second album titled Waking the Fallen. They later came out with City of Evil in 2005 and just recently, Avenged Sevenfold this year. I have put a video of their song Almost Easy at the bottom so check it out and as always tell me what you think.

Saturday, November 10, 2007

AFI


AFI (abbreviation for A Fire Inside) was formed in 1991 when Davey Havok (lead vocals), Markus Stopholese (lead guitar), Vick (bass), and Adam Carson (drums) were attending high school in California. Vick was later replaced by Geoff Kresge before they all split up to go to college. During a holiday break, the band got together again to do a small reunion show but the crowd liked it so much that they all decided to quit school and follow music as a career. They then worked their way up to where they are now. With already twelve albums out, AFI has become arguably the best pop/punk band in America in decades. Check out the video of Miss Murder at the bottom and tell me what you think.

Guns N' Roses


There is no one word to describe Guns N' Roses. They are one of the best rock bands in history. They have been around since 1985 and are just as popular now, if not more popular than they were then. The closest word to describe them is probably 'timeless.' I put a video of them in concert singing Sweet Child O' Mine at the bottom of the page so check it out and tell me how much you love them.

Friday, November 9, 2007

Rise Against


Rise Against is a rock/punk band started in 1999 when 88 Fingers Louie bassist Joe Principe talked to vocalist Tim McIlrath about starting a hardcore band. And so started the amazing punk band, Rise Against. They have dozens of amazing songs but my personal favorite is Prayer of the Refugee. Watch the video at the bottom and tell me what you think.

As I Lay Dying


As I Lay Dying is probably one of the best known Metal bands in America or mabey even the world. They have come out with six albums in only six years. They have millions of fans around the world. A.I.L.D. has an awesome beat, great drummer, and one of the best screamers of any band in history. If you have never heard them before then one, what is wrong with you, and two, I put a video of them performing one of their best songs, Forever, towards the bottom of the page so watch that and then tell me what you think.