The Luminary - Flow State

1. Isolated

2. Silent Sentry

3. Flow State

4. Envisioned

5. Control

The Luminary have released their second album titled "Flow State." This album is one that follows the same sound and style the band went with on their debut. The band has a very technical and progressive sound that seems to have a bit of a landscape to it. They have a similar sound to that of Erra, or Periphery, so if you are into those bands, you could really like this album. These guys have done a pretty solid job on this album. When looking at the quality of this album, the album has been recorded and produced very solidly. The instrumentation is done very well on this album as well. This band can certainly play and it is quite refreshing to see a band that is the young and has the talent. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album are probably the weak point of this album. Not to say that they aren't still done well, but the music seems to grab your attention first. We think the screamed vocals are done fairly nice as well, he can certainly scream while the sung vocals have a high pitch to them that just doesn't quite grab you as well. With the lyrics, the band goes for topics on being alone and walking the earth by yourself, and just very dark, being alone and sad lyrics. They also go for the now we are getting over it and finally being set free. The band goes through a range of good and bad throughout the album and it seems odd to have a lyrically happy song right in the middle. overall the band has done a really good job on the lyrics. If you are looking for a single to this album, give the song "Isolated" your attention as it is the best song on the album and gives you the best feel for how the rest of the album is. The Luminary have made a step up from their debut album, while making sure that the stayed to their form. This album shows the potential this band has and has you wondering whats next here. This band has done a great job here. Now it's time to just get out more so people can hear it. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it.

Genre: Progressive/Metalcore/Djent

Release Date: July 15th, 2017

Location: London, Ontario

Label: None

The Parallel - Embark

1. Embark

2. Pendulum

3. Shipwrecked

4. Endeavors

The Parallel have released their debut album titled "Embark" This album is four tracks of pure progressive metal. Their sound and style is that which you would expect from a band like this. They have the guitar work and the brutality. They have a similar sound to that of Born Of Osiris or The Contortionist, so if you like those artists, then you could like this album. They have done a pretty good job on this album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded to a fairly decent standard. This record has a nice sound to it. The instrumentation is done fairly well on this album as well, the band can certainly play and that is noted throughout the whole album. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album are decent for the genre, but are a little hard to exactly tell what the singer is saying. He has good screams for the style of music and they fit well. With the lyrics, the band goes for messages about hard times and trying to make things better, They also sing about feeling hopeless. Their songs have a constant theme, but they seem to address making things better as well. This is good to hear others having the same feels. If you are looking for a single to this album, there isn't one, so just pick a song and give it a listen, or listen to the whole album as it is only four songs. The Parallel have made their debut album pretty well, it has a nice sound, solid recording and they show off their skills. We really liked this album and we hope to hear more soon. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it.

Genre: Progressive Metal/Metal/Djent

Release Date: October 9th, 2015
Location: Toronto, Ontario

Label: None

The Luminary - Collective Unconcious

1. Sorry
2. Reclaim, Reform
3. Bitter
4. Asleep
5. Awake
6.  Invariance

The Luminary have released their debut album titled "Collective Unconcious."This album is a sort of welcome to for the band, where you get to hear the progressive styling of this new band. When listening to this album, you get a feeling of a Volumes or After The Burial, so if you like volumes, but hate douches, you should like this band. These guys have done a good job on the album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been done pretty decently and the instrumentation is done fairly well here as well. Now onto the vocals and lyrics. The vocals are alright and the are okay, but could use a little bit of work to be more meaningful along with just choosing different words to fit better. The Luminary have done a good job overall on their debut album. It has some pretty decent guitar work on the album and we are quite pleased to see that. Our hope now is that the band continues to progress and play more shows to get their name out more. We also hope the band works on their stage presence and energy to bring a better show. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it.

Genre: Progressive/Metalcore/Djent

Release Date: April 2nd, 2015

Location: London, Ontario

Label: None

Abide - Spectrums

1. Something More

2. Vital Signs

3. Emanate

4. Relinquish

Abide have released their second alum titled "Spectrums." This album shows the band in more of a more accepted style of what they are trying to do. They have toned down the deathcore and refined their sound to something a wider range of people can get into. The album here is a solid offering, the songs could be a little louder, but overall its a good effort. Once people start hearing this album, they should get more known and more popular with what they have here. A song to listen to would be "Something More" this song gives you the perfect balance of singing/screaming and shows what the rest of this album is like. There is nothing really to complain about except for the songs could be a little louder in volume, but other then that, solid album. Give this band a chance, you won't regret it, they did a great job. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Metal/Djent/Hardcore
Release Date: August 18th, 2012

Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Label: None

Abide - A Higher Standard

1. Seasons
2. Divisions
3. In The Face Of Lions
4. Goodnight
5. End Of The Ropes
6. A Higher Standard

The season is here to abide by the rules and reach a higher standard for yourself and that is just what Hamilton Ontario's Abide do on their debut album. Abide are a hardcore band that add deep screams and even pig squeals to their music without shame. These guys do have an alright sound though on this album which is a good start. When you look at the quality of the recording for this album, it could have been done a lot better and the vocals could be clearer as well but the background vocals are alright here. If you are looking for a single for this album, there is not one, so just go ahead and pick any song off this album and you will get the feel these guys are going for. With a little bit of tweaking and honing in the sound they really want, along with a better recording for their album, they could really get this band going to be able to have a chance at going somewhere. They have a great star as their background singer actually has a decent voice so now just plug away and we look forward to seeing what they do next. Listen to this album to see how you like it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Metal/Djent/Hardcore
Release Date: 2011

Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Label: None

Intervals - A Voice Within

1. Ephemeral

2. Moment Marauder

3. Automation

4. The Self Surrendered

5. Breathe

6. The Escape

7. Atlas Hour

8. Siren Sound

9. A Voice Within

Intervals have released their third album "A Voice Within." This album is quite different from all previous Intervals albums as, they finally have a singer. The addition to the band of having vocals is a great step for this band, and the new vocalist does a really good job, and fits in with the bands style. Now the music sounds just the same as any other Intervals album, so they are not going too far with that, same great, talented progressive metalers. When listening to the lyrics, they seem to be written very well also. Their song "Moment Marauder" shows the new direction that this band has decided to take the best, so give this song a listen first. All in all, great album, very talented band.

Genre: Progressive/Metal/Djent
Release Date: March 4th, 2014
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Record Label: None

Intervals - In Time

1. Alchemy

2. Mata Hari

3. Tapestry

4. Momento

5. Epiphany

Do you know those nerds that play crazy hard songs, play troughs, and show how good they are in youtube videos? Have you ever wondered what a band full of them would sound like? well here you go, the second album from Intervals "In Time". This album is full of technical metal that will make you sit and wonder if you'll ever be able to play that good. They have a style that some people could pass up, due to the non vocals, but this is one band you need to listen to. They have done just as good of a job on this album as the last one, and you will enjoy it.

Genre: Progressive/Metal/Instrumental
Release Date: October 30th, 2012
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Record Label: None

Skynet - The Wild

1. A Coin On Each Eye

2. Devour

3. Heart Burn

4. J.R.M.

5. To The Hounds

6. Bottle Neck

7. The Wild

When Skynet brought out their debut label release, people were waiting, and boy did they deliver. The Wild is packed full of hard hitting songs about hate, loosing people, and dealing with pain. This album is very well done, well written and recorded. This album has something for anyone who likes metal and you will not be disappointed. Give this album a chance and you won't regret it. From beginning to end, a solid album. 

Genre: Progressive Metal/Djent/Metal

Release Date : Nov 19th, 2013

Location: Hamilton, Ontario

Website: http://www.skynetband.net

Label: Underground Operations

Dancing With Paris - There's Something In The Water

(Each song has their own picture for it, this is the picture for the song of the same title)

1. Sand Castles

2. Bled Dry

3. Orange County

4. (Boardwalk)

5. Hardwalk (Of Champions)

6. Titanic

7. There's Something In The Water

Dancing With Paris's debut album is nothing special within the Metalcore genre, but what you do hear, is a band that sounds polished and is doing everything to a high standard. This album is something that a label could just pick up and sell right away. For people that like this style of metal, you should listen to this band, they have all the pieces together. It is also interesting to see a band thats visual aspects go along with the band, to help enhance that and give it just that extra something. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Metal/Hardcore/Screamo

Release Date: July 8th, 2009

Website: http://www.dancingwithparis.com/

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Label: None

Intervals - The Space Between

1. Begin
2. Still Winning
3. Duality
4. Sonar
5. Inertia

Intervals first EP is one that is ground breaking. This band is the first instrumental metal band I have ever heard. The songs are phenomenal, with the intricate workings of the songs. Any metal fan  should appreciate this album, but be warned, it is totally instrumental.

Genre: Progressive/Metal/Instrumental
Release Date: December 20th, 2011
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Record Label: None