en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/626099 Comments by AlecMcKay http://hearwaxmedia.com/2816/things-to-check-out-this-weekend-oct-02#IDComment36767323 thanks for the heads up and recommended route. this helps a lot. Thu, 1 Oct 2009 21:58:45 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2816/things-to-check-out-this-weekend-oct-02#IDComment36767323 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2809/lesson-2-why-alec-is-a-big-floppy-donkey-dick-trying-to-seize-power#IDComment36686517 I quit Thu, 1 Oct 2009 04:09:42 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2809/lesson-2-why-alec-is-a-big-floppy-donkey-dick-trying-to-seize-power#IDComment36686517 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2791/the-dillinger-escape-update#IDComment36536329 riff is crucial Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:54:23 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2791/the-dillinger-escape-update#IDComment36536329 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2726/alecatraz-day-3#IDComment36535861 hey, thanks a lot Matt, I plan on updating a lot more so thanks for reading. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:49:22 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2726/alecatraz-day-3#IDComment36535861 http://hearwaxmedia.com/1119/obscura-cosmogenesis#IDComment36276855 hahaha, nowhere did I say anyone involved with Cosmogenesis recorded for Onset Of Putrefaction (I assume that is the album OTP is reffering to?) except if you consider that Hannes did do some rerecordings of the engineered drums for the reissue. And also, just because they did not record or majoritively write OOP does not mean that members playing the songs off of it every night for over two years would NOT have that influence on their next project. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:13:08 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/1119/obscura-cosmogenesis#IDComment36276855 http://hearwaxmedia.com/1449/after-the-burial-rareform-reissue#IDComment36129301 The weirdly upbeat nature of their progressions on Rareform effectively make them the Weezer of new school metalcore. “Ometh” has its fair share of posi riffing, drastically melodic without going into musical theatre territory. The slightly impressive “Aspiration” begins with a strong grasp of guitar effects and charmingly tacky guitar leads. There is also a uniquely enjoyable solo in the first minutes of “Drifts”. I like those moment most on this release and are an element the band needs to focus and capitalize on for their third release... That is the element that is distinctly "them" on this release and could put them head and shoulders above all in their scene if they worked it more. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:27:15 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/1449/after-the-burial-rareform-reissue#IDComment36129301 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2671/muse-the-resistance#IDComment35113031 great read, agree wholeheartedly Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:17:26 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2671/muse-the-resistance#IDComment35113031 http://hearwaxmedia.com/1449/after-the-burial-rareform-reissue#IDComment35063841 nah, I did not argue their style was "similar" to Meshuggah, I wrote; "While other bands have shaped an entire genre out of Nothing and Chaosphere while still maintaining scraps of individuality, After The Burial’s djenty math chugs are identical in nature to any of those album’s (except for the fact that none of After The Burial’s are remotely memorable). While the exact time signatures and rhythms are not used, the tone, playing style and aesthetical choices are a blatantly mimicry of Meshuggah, or even the likeminded Coprofago." I am not sure how to argue this "Playing style is only similar during their earlier-mentioned Meshuggah breakdowns. " as it seems you are corroborating my point. As for the eight strings, yes you are right, (maybe the reason I figured they were seven strings is because the guitar production sounded so limpdick lololol) but it is ridiculous to concede that all bands who use eight strings are not at fault for sounding the same; bands who chug away with the exact same distorted bass tone as their obvious idols in Meshuggah. Their strings are not making them play polyrhythms and start-stops identical to another band's. Ion Dissonance and even FellSilent like you mentioned sound vastly different from meshuggah. Sorry buddy, After The Burial are a narcoleptic photocopier of a band. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:14:02 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/1449/after-the-burial-rareform-reissue#IDComment35063841 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2658/btbam-post-obfuscation#IDComment34764418 most of the problems that were glaring in the live version are gone in a studio context Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:58:10 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2658/btbam-post-obfuscation#IDComment34764418 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2650/converge-post-another-song-axe-to-fall-preorders#IDComment34760795 ok, fine guys, I concede AOTY Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:43:59 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2650/converge-post-another-song-axe-to-fall-preorders#IDComment34760795 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2620/weekly-worship-10#IDComment34351553 AMEN Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:17:06 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2620/weekly-worship-10#IDComment34351553 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2541/mute-math-armistice#IDComment33845708 your entitled to you're opinion Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:06:35 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2541/mute-math-armistice#IDComment33845708 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2541/mute-math-armistice#IDComment33687149 Just replace the pretentious words that displease with "bad" and "shitty boring album", because that is basically what I am saying in so many words. Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:05:52 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2541/mute-math-armistice#IDComment33687149 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2541/mute-math-armistice#IDComment33658465 Ha! And here I was thinking this review felt way too dry and used too much simple vocabulary. If you find this is "trying too hard" then my other reviews will drive you nuts. Tue, 8 Sep 2009 18:25:41 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2541/mute-math-armistice#IDComment33658465 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2466/new-btbam-live-clips#IDComment32865573 INCREDIBLE. Wed, 2 Sep 2009 07:15:25 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2466/new-btbam-live-clips#IDComment32865573 http://hearwaxmedia.com/film/filmreviews/inglourious-basterds/#IDComment32799161 it seems most people are digging on the, shall I say henceforth "QT-kitsch", and have good reason to (for the lightness and inobtrusiveness compared to other films) but it makes me wish Tarantino did not shy away from being grave or heavy. This is a war film. This is a film about Nazi opression. And while yes, it is refreshing to attack that in such an offbeat way as he did (I admire that on that level) most of the time it does not feel courageous, integral, and worse; pandering to fanboys Tue, 1 Sep 2009 18:40:49 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/film/filmreviews/inglourious-basterds/#IDComment32799161 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2398/weekly-worship-8#IDComment32735164 I dig HONWHC, but it does not hold a candle to this and MP Tue, 1 Sep 2009 02:35:34 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2398/weekly-worship-8#IDComment32735164 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2411/between-the-buried-and-me-post-teaser#IDComment32734987 1: 50 - 2:00 decimate all life, dig the Nightbear shit, 2:20 black metal, 2:25 celtic stuff, so cool____2:50 - 3 25 is amazing____this teaser is incredible, and shows the improved riffs and identity that follow in the pastiche of loose themes in Colors. This sounds way more confident, way stronger, and way more charged with energy. I feel other than the cowbell and some parts that could be in an elevator, this is some strong technical music and a highlight possibly of the year Tue, 1 Sep 2009 02:32:43 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/2411/between-the-buried-and-me-post-teaser#IDComment32734987 http://hearwaxmedia.com/music/intronaut-chronicling-writing-process-with-videos/#IDComment32434722 Cool idea. Band has a brilliant catalogue Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:42:20 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/music/intronaut-chronicling-writing-process-with-videos/#IDComment32434722 http://hearwaxmedia.com/emmure-felony/#IDComment32382826 hahaha, this may not be my review, but if you want to read some "aggressive" E-drama, check out reviews for After The Burial, and Antarctica on this website. Disagreeing is not aggressive, and we actually often crave it more than approval. It means people are reading these opinions and obviously something in them seems compelling enough to respond to or argue with. THAT is the good stuff. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:27:59 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/emmure-felony/#IDComment32382826