Periphery - "Icarus Lives"

[jvandyck87]

This is the debut single from metal band Periphery who have developed a huge following virally, especially through guitar forums. This may be a bit too heavy for active rock, but it's pretty melodic, so if promoted right, it might be able to sneak into the top 50.

The video is currently streaming here:

www.metalinjection.net/tv/view/4794/periphery-icarus-lives-video-premiere

Their debut album comes out this Tuesday along with the new Sevendust and Circa Survive albums. My wallet is gonna take a bit of a beating. =)

[lockebox]

I've heard a lot about this band. This sounds pretty good actually, top 50 may be out of the question though. Although, I guess we've seen the likes of Lamb of God do it.

[Nicholas2.0]

Never heard of them before now. Not bad. I don't know that it's necessarily too heavy for active rock, but it doesn't have a strong melodic hook. And to be honest, that first melodic line in the chorus feels a little weak. Singer reminds me of Pete Loeffler, Ben Burnley, and Alex Varkatzas, all mixed up.

The stuttering guitar bludgeons like heavier Sevendust, and it's a technical song, so I can see why this would be right up your alley, Jamie.