There has always been that argument amongst Killswitch Engage fans: Jesse Leach or Howard Jones? The argument usually ended with “I would like to hear what Jesse would sound like now with them”.  We finally have that and I for one am quite pleased. Killswitch has definitely come at us hard with Disarm the Descent, their first full length in 4 years, and this album is nothing short of my expectations.

Disarm the Descent opens with “The Hell in Me,” well, opens is an understatement, because for lack of a better term it “bursts” with the opening track. Between Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetz...

With Aletheia, Hope for the Dying effectively build upon the momentum built off their tremendous debut Dissimulation, while proving that less is more for the most part. While these songs don’t really do all that much to stand out from one another, causing Aletheia to suffer a certain lack of distinction, they do however leave a lasting impact. A good portion of the record is driven by an immersive duel guitar attack from James Houseman and Jack Daniels (“Acceptance,” “Reformation,” “Iniquitous”), and listeners beware – make sure you settle in from the get-go before the afore mentioned “Acce...

After taking a few years off to sow their wild oats as their mariachi band alter ego Mariachi El Bronx, hardcore punkers The Bronx are back with The Bronx (IV), their supposed return to form. The Bronx (IV) blazes out of the gates with opening salvo “The Unholy Land,” a massive cut replete with killer hooks and scorching riffs, though that initial luster wears off by the next track “Along for the Ride,” which falls flat on the heels of such a sweet opener. Now, there are good tracks throughout The Bronx (IV), but the unfortunately thing is that they are all too far and too few, nestled with...

Listen, everyone knows hardcore has a boundless list of sub-genres, from Christian and melodic to death and post, but Dynasty is none of those. Just as there is New York City hardcore, Dynasty is So-Cal hardcore, pure and simple. Not that Beyond Measure needs to come with a warning label, it should be known that this shit is heavy – very heavy. This record is sudden, its abrupt and to the point, an album that packs a wallop, one that’s all killer and little to no filler. With most, if not all, tracks timing out at under 2 minutes and even some under one, Beyond Measure is a record rife for ...

If you can count on anything in the ever-changing music industry, you can count on the fact that Clutch is going to be Clutch, and any time they release a new album, you know this band is going to sit back and do their own thing. This is a trend that continues for sure on the bands tenth studio album Earth Rocker, which proves that the Southern rockers have plenty left in the tank. For the most part, the album is what you’d expect from the stoner rock vets, one that fires off one ripping outing after another (“Mr. Freedom,” “Cyborg Bette”). With Earth Rocker serving as Clutch’s first album ...

Its Wednesday, the middle of the week, so here is a little pick me up if you need it. Granted, its only three videos to hold you over until Sunday, but these three pack a punch. So grab a cup of coffee or a tall cold one and spend a few minutes enriching your day with some new tunes.

Crash Boom Bang - "Save Me" (www.facebook.com/crashboombang)

File Under: Pop-Rock

Oleander - "Something Beautiful" (www.oleander.net)

File Under: Hard Rock

The Holydrug Couple - "Follow Your Way" (theholydrugcouple.bandcamp.com)

File Under: Lo-Fi/Indie/Shoegaze

Some time off well spent in attemtping to streamline The New MTV - straight, no chaser and all killer, no filler. Minus the fluff so we can get right down to business - watching these videos. Take a look - if you see a genre that peaks your interest, by all means, enjoy.

Autumnblaze - "Invisible Fields" (www.autumnblaze-kingdom.com)

File Under: Rock/Alt-Rock

The Amity Affliction - "Open Letter" - [Live In Melbourne] (www.theamityaffliction.net)

File Under: Metalcore

The Dirty Heads - "Cabin By the Sea" (www.dirtyheads.com)

File Under: Indie/Folk

Sad Robot - "God Damn the Man" (...

Topple The Giants is a reintroduction of sorts of Adema to the world, an EP that effectively seeks to breathe new life into a band that once dominated rock radio thanks to a pair of Top 20 singles (“Giving In,” “The Way You Like It”), one that has a Gold record to their name (Adema), and one that has not released a studio album in six years. Longtime guitarist Tim Fluckey has taken over lead vocal duties, becoming the bands fourth lead singer, and best since Marky Chavez, a statement easily proven during the bands reimagining of two of their most popular tracks ever, “Giving In” and “Unstab...

Ladies and gentlemen, for your viewing pleasure, Get exposed music is proud to bring to you the premiere of the latest visual accomplishment, "Why You Wanna Say Goodnight?" The new clip was directed by Saybn Mayfield and stars Kelly Thiebaud of General Hospital and Hostel fame as the female lead.

Go Behind the Camera with Space Capone:

Tell me a little about the song, "Why You Wanna Say Goodnight." What's it about, and what inspired its writing?

I was going through a Prince phase when I wrote this song. I wanted the song to be slow but still maintain a poppy-ness to it, just like a Princ...

Dear scene, here’s our new EP Land Ho. You’re welcome. Signed, Close Up On the Quiet Ones. In other words, this band is legit, and their latest, the Land Ho EP, is the proof. Hell, one song, opening salvo “Your Own Personal Coma,” oozes a swagger that would make A Day To Remember do a double take, a song that probably caused Panic At the Disco to start using the exclamation point again (this statement may or may not be factual), and things are just getting started. Powered by seemingly endless scads of driving, utterly infectious melodies and punchy riffs (“Cowboys and Indie Kids,” “Imagina...