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REPENTANCE The Process of Human Demise
( Nobel Demon )
Local metal journeyman Shaun Glass ( Sindrome , Soil , The Bloodline , Dirge Within , Broken Hope ) has been an integral and crucial part of the Chicago metal scene for decades . With his " new " band Repentance , Glass has been highly prolific since its 2018 formation by releasing an EP and two fulllength albums . On The Process of Human Demise , the quintet continues its brand of modern melodic groove metal on its 12 blistering tracks , which include four previously released tunes from the band ’ s 2021 Volume I - Reborn EP updated with new vocals . Produced by Alex Lackner ( Lazarus A . D .) and mixed and mastered by Chris Collier ( Prong , Korn , Fear Factory , Metal Church , et al ), The Process of Human Demise delivers a contemporary studio approach with an aggressive , up-front edginess , especially with the vocals . At the heart of the tracks are massive chugging riffs created by the mad scientist Glass , while Eric Burns provides methodical guitar leads . The tracks are further anchored by the meaty rhythm section of bassist Eric Karol and drummer Brandon White . Vocalist Adam Gilley ( Product of Hate ) lends a commanding presence behind the microphone , accompanied by dynamic , gang-chanted backing vocals and vicious harmonies . The anthemic “ Reborn ” features a guest guitar solo by Trivium ’ s Corey Beaulieu , while “ Withered and Decayed ” features ferocious guest vocals by new Fear Factory vocalist Milo Silvestro . From the relentless Pantera-esque riffing of “ Buried by Fear ” to the menacing mid-paced “ Down in the Water ” to the ominous opening melody of “ A Grave for the False Ones ,”
Repentance has created a full-range metal album that stands beside the current modern metal scene yet soars above it . With a new lineup , a new label , and a new album , Repentance has magically morphed into a dominating modern metal force .
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OLIVIA RODRIGO GUTS
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Olivia Rodrigo hasn ’ t just avoided the Sophomore slump – she ’ s annihilated it Rodrigo ’ s highly anticipated album GUTS is painstakingly existential and equally joyous A rage against the machine of public scrutiny Rodrigo ’ s new album deploys a narrative succession and voice far stronger than its predecessor , SOUR . Any lingering desires for a more established artistic voice and direction following her debut are quickly put to rest in the new album . With evident yet less controlling influence from producer Dan Nigro Rodrigo ultimately delivers a sound equally as confident as her songwriting . The album ’ s title perfectly depicts its content : bravery intuition , and intimacy . Rodrigo carefully crafts a ' 90s chick-flick soundtrack from an intentionally contemporary lens , simultaneously challenging and leaning into the stereotypical pictorial teenage dream . The album is nostalgic and polished yet far from escapist , a
level of sophistication previously underutilized in SOUR . The cinematic influences seem as vast and evident as its musical ones ; Avri Lavigne , Hole , and Blondie share equal credit with Clueless , 10 Things I Hate About You and Pretty in Pink – or in this case , purple Lyrical and thematic exploration of the pressures of stardom become transcending and universal fears within teenagehood , exploring the inner workings of Rodrigo in a clearly intimate yet noninvasive manner . Rodrigo courageously balances the art of exploring the unique challenges of notoriety and the marketable relatability pivotal to her persona Despite heavy pressures of perfection and the