Matt's Recs

[MercsInc]

Some of this music is different but bear with me. I really want you guys to download all of it if u have an open mind. One of my biggest loves is getting people into bands they dont know of. Im sure you guys will love it all:

 

1. Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer** - Female fronted power-pop band from PA. Download "Argh Im a Pirate" or "Scream & Run" Anthony Green from Circa Survive and Saosin used to be in this band. Rachel from the band wanted me to spread the word so here they are. They are still up & coming and lost out to Halifax at the recent MTV Dew Circuit Contest, but they are energetic and fun love music.

 

2. Dir En Grey - Japanese rock band. You wont understand the lyrics. I dont even know what you should download

 

3. Cruiserweight** - Not exactly weird, but I heard about them at the same time as Paramore. They are pretty much a band of a sister, her two brothers, and their best friend. Check them out. They rock. Download "Operation Eyes Closed"

 

4. Men, Women, & Children** - Dont know how to categorize them. Download "Monkey, monkey, men" you'll love it.

 

5. Rammstein - Check out anything other than Du Hast. That song blows hard compared to some of their stuff. You prolly wont know the lyrics, but the music is awesome and different all the time. Download the songs "Moskau" or "Ich Will" (No these guys arent nazis which they are commonly mistaken for. Their songs arent evil either, they are all mostly love songs. You can thank the german language for that misconception.)

 

6. Weerd Science - Rap project by Josh Eppard of Coheed & Cambria (well formerly of) he is a white rapper that raps about funny stuff. Check it out. Funs beats, and well just fun.

 

7. Steven Seagal & Thunderbox - Yes the actor is a musician. A damn good one. Only check out his stuff if u like the blues.

 

8. Rocco DeLuca & The Burden - Once again, if u have an open mind, download some of this stuff. Rocco is an amazing and unique guitarist, and u have Kiefer Sutherland from "24" to thank for finding this band and making their debut album. I recommend the song "Soul".

 

9. Steve Burns - Download anything from "Songs for Dustmites" this is Steve from the old show Blues Clues. He is mature now and writes adult songs, so dont worry. He is kind of mellow, but really awesome. I recommend "What I do on a Saturday" or "Maintain" < this one helps me sleep at night.

 

10. Skindred** - Reggae rock metal at its best. I cant exactly say who they sound like. They are quite unique, and im sure some of from the UK know of them. Download "Set it Off" or "Nobody" this is pretty wicked music if u have an open mind.

 

11. The Fight** - Female punk band from the UK. Once again the UKers might know of them. They are pretty awesome and pack a ton of energy into their shows.

 

12. Paramore - Ohh wait.....this one is a joke.....obviously.

 

13. MIA - She totally rocks. I consider this Thrid World Urban Ghetto Dance music. She is from Sri Lanka. You have prolly heard her music and dont even know it. Download "Bucky Done Gun"

 

14. Mindless Self Indulgence - Not for the kids. Their songs are usually about insane topics, and the lyrics are out there but they are commonly thrown into the genre of "pop pussy jungle rock" if that means anything. Download "Planet of the Apes" or "Cocaine & Toupees" or heck even "Dicks are for My Friends" They use a ton of Atari sound effects, and well, just weird stuff.

 

15. Danko Jones** - What can I say, download a picture of them and than check them out. Danko Jones is asian guru of rock. Download "First Date" & "Lovercall"

 

16. Skunk Anansie - Fronted by a bald african woman that can belt it out. They are a little different. Check out "Charlie Big Potato"

 

Last but not least.

 

17. The Stiletto Formal - I cant say enough about these guys and girls. Download "Hills like White Elephants" and "The Mitress & The Matador" when u first hear them u might think it is a girl singer but it's not.

 

Sorry I lied two more.

 

18. Killola - Female fronted band by actress "Lisa Riefel" they are out there. Download "Barrel of Monkeys" or "10000 Pound Ego" She has amazing vocal range. When it sounds like a guy is singing....well that is still her. They pack an amazing live show and are online once a week for fan chats and post frequent hilarious videos on YouTube. Needless to say, they are weird but rock.

 

19. Kittie - If you want your ears to bleed with some awesome female bred hard rock/metal check out Kittie's newest CD "Funeral For Yesterday". I would suggest to download "Will To Live" or "Breathe" or for some chick screamo "Last Goodbye"

 

That is all everyone. Please go check some of it out. I can guarantee everyone will like atleast 5 out of the 17 bands for sure. So go spend an hour and hit up some new songs so we can talk about how rad they are.

 

** = Hit them up fast

[metalparafan]

i love rammstein. everyone should listen to them. my faves are : Amerika, Links 2 3 4 , sonne, mein teil, du hast, feuer frei, Rein Raus. list goes on. they rule

[iOta]

2. Dir En Grey - Japanese rock band. You wont understand the lyrics. I dont even know what you should download

 

I saw them live last summer and they are SICK. The singer cut himself in the stomach in started to lick his own blood from this hands...

 

No offence, it was not cool, it was sick. And teen girls cried during the whole sett.

 

[waketheearth]

 

14. Mindless Self Indulgence - Not for the kids. Their songs are usually about insane topics, and the lyrics are out there but they are commonly thrown into the genre of "pop pussy jungle rock" if that means anything. Download "Planet of the Apes" or "Cocaine & Toupees" or heck even "Dicks are for My Friends" They use a ton of Atari sound effects, and well, just weird stuff.

 

Duude I love them.

"Shut Me Up", "Faggot", and "Stupid MF" are really good too!