Review: Defiance Pointe – Until The Dawn
11/19/09 Due to the numerous complaints and comments about this review we think it is appropriate to address fans of Defiance Pointe and readers of Emurg. We made a mistake on this review of getting the lead singer’s name wrong, for which we apologize. We received a review request from Defiance Pointe before they switched singers, [...]
Review: Bulletproof Messenger – Arm Yourself
Background:
Bulletproof Messenger formed in 2001 as an instrumental band due to the fact they could not find a singer that would mesh with their style. After one failed attempt at a singer, two years later the band finally found who they were looking for by enlisting vocal duties to Marcus Klavan. After finally finding a [...]
Review: Heart-Set Self-Destruct – Bridges to Burn EP
Explosive, gut-wrenching, heavy, melodic, and simply amazing. I knew from the first song this band would get five stars. Heart-Set Self-Destruct may be a mouthful to say but it’s worth it for such incredible music. Heart-Set Self-Destruct is a fusion of rock, alternative, metal, and a dash of punk. The band knows when to pound [...]
Review: Underwhelmed – Reveal
I often experience moments when listening to a band and enjoying them, but I have a problem with their name. The name of a band should reflect the sound and emotion of the music, and be relatable to the band playing it. Never have I been more curious of a name than I have been of [...]
Review: Rob Defaze-The Re-Creation
Roadies and guitar techs, we have all come to know their presence at many concerts and shows. These are the guys that set the stage up, fine tune the instruments, and make sure everything is in place for the big show. For Rob Defaze, this was an everyday reality but merely being involved behind scenes of music was [...]