Quick playlist highlights: – Dealer is back. Despite their vocalist’s baggage, I prefer this over Alpha Wolf. It’s still edgy, but it doesn’t feel so try-hard. – Enterprise Earth just released an incredible album. “Blood and Teeth” is probably my favorite song of 2024 so far. – Oceans Ate Alaska‘s Read more…
Quick playlist highlights: – Northlane is getting ready to release a new EP in April. I haven’t loved any of their recent work but refuse to give up on them. This song features Winston from Parkway Drive, and it’s cool to see him scream again, but it’s depressing at the Read more…
Quick playlist highlights: – Invent Animate have already followed up on their 2023 album with a spectacular single. I love the darker feel. They do the ephemeral sound so well, but I like this more aggressive style. – The Plot In You seems to be releasing a few short EPs. Read more…
Playlist of New Songs Quick playlist highlights: – Bring Me The Horizon continue to impress. Very excited for their new album (expected in Summer of 2024). GRAMMAR POLICE: the line “But you should of known” should be “But you should have known.” – Reflections has been busy lately. They’re remastering Read more…
Here’s the link to the playlist on Spotify (or search “PecksMetalPicks January 2019):https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0TrjeYhDLLKBk2T8VBUOzb?si=iuCwnNXkRPKFmyKVX77lQQ
LINK TO PLAYLIST AT BOTTOM This was an interesting year for heavy music. My top ten, and my list in general, is much more diverse than it has been in previous years. I would sum 2018 up by saying that deathcore and death metal are on the rise, slam is preparing Read more…
The Devil Wears Prada released ‘Plagues’ as their second album in 2007 and it has remained a favorite of mine after all these years. Almost every album and EP these guys release is hailed as “their best material ever” by some faction of their fan base, but I actually think I Read more…