Boston Phoenix-Class of 2013 (Compilation)

Self-Release/Independent
2013

This free digital compilation showed up in my email courtesy of a friend/fellow music lover. Released by The Phoenix (link below) this compilation features 13 local, up and coming (and pretty much brand new) indie rock bands that are worth checking out. While there is nothing metal in nature here there are just too many good indie rock bands on this compilation that it would be a shame to keep this all to myself.


http://bostonphoenix.bandcamp.com/album/class-of-2013
http://thephoenix.com/

Pure Negative-Insert [Twist] Pull

Self-Released/Independent
2013

I meant to add this to yesterday's "Free Metal Monday" feature but it slipped my mind. That's not to say the music on here is forgettable. Far from it. This London act, who formed in 2007, offer up a debut-album that is downright scary in it's intensity. These guys play furious metal that falls somewhere between technical thrash and brutal death metal. With 8 slamming tracks of insanely twisted metal (these guys draw from everyone from Down to Slayer), and a mindset that screams "Kill! Smash! Destroy!", there's no way you should pass this one up!



http://purenegative666.bandcamp.com/album/insert-twist-pull

Free Metal Monday: The Rockford Hereos-Edge of the Silverthorn

Self-Release/Independent
2013

Since I can't find any label information about this album I'll just go with "Self-Release/Independent". If that happens to be wrong, well, what does it really matter in the grand scheme of things? This is another freebie. Below you'll find (first) a digital download of the band's "The White" EP with promo information attached and under that you'll find a link to the band's site where you can download this album. Just click on "English" if you need any help with navigation. These Swedes were marked as hard rock/heavy metal and even AOR!, but the reality is their music jumps around a lot. It's just like the weather in Ohio. Don't like it? Just wait a second and it will change! That's about how this 8 track albums rolls!



download a complete promo package (via dropbox.com), and listen/read later. This zip-file contains songs, pics and bio.

http://www.therockfordheroes.com/  (band's site)