No thread specifically for them yet? odd. they just released a new song, new EP out in two weeks called The Most Hated. I wonder if this is an indication of things to come with the electronic elements (i wouldve guessed that from the direction they were heading in Renaissance) or just a theme for this EP to have a "mixtape" feel to it.
album out today, anyone listening? i like it so far, the beats seem a little busy at times, but the guitar work is still interesting.
Yeah, this is a fun EP! Really like the direction they're going, and since I enjoy trap and pop music it appeals to me. I'm very surprised by the hate towards the band though!
i think the hate comes from metal/tech heads that dont care about pop or rap or anything like that. i think this sets them apart from the rest of the pack. i think that this was just a fun EP for them to do, and that the follow up to Renaissance might be a little more thought out and focused.
Yeah, agreed. It's the kind of EP that a band releases to see what kind of ideas work, especially since there some goofy things going on with the beats, and then they bring that in a much more focused context when they present similar ideas on the album. Either way, it makes me excited for what's next.
they never run out of creativity thats for sure. not my favorite of all the new singles but the willingness to do something like that speaks volumes to the kind of artists they are.
which, guess ill post some of those other new tracks because it doesnt look like anyone else posts in this thread lol
Granted this is one of my most anticipated for the remainder of the year. They’re hitting a really great melodic stride with these new songs.
Neurotica grew on me. Tim’s riffs at the end are awesome. Playing God Is a great natural progression. Really excited for this album
ok this new one with steve vai gave me goosebumps. i love vai so it was cool to see how they incorporated him. the way he was on the throne for those first couple notes was so sick