Blackline

[Annie]

[size=1]So, as the world gets engulfed by MySpace, there have been a number of bands that have sprung from the net and on to the charts; topping countdowns and plaguing Fuse and other various music TV channels. Panic! At the Disco got popular from MySpace and was discovered by Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz; with his help, P!AtD stormed into radio stations everywhere, and have now become one of the most popular Pop/Punk bands out there.

Normally, I'm very picky with my music. I don't go all out for any band until I've listened to them for a while. And I don't like brand new bands from the start. In the case of Fall Out Boy, I [i]hated[/i] them when they first came out. Why? Because every time I turned on the radio, they were playing. I worked in Hot Topic, and every little chick and wannabe punks had to have anything Fall Out Boy. They [the overly-obsessed fans] ruined the music for me; they made FOB seem more like a fad, rather than a good band. So, once the whole buzz and glitz of FOB was over, then I started to listen to them..and I like them now. That happens with many of the bands I like today. I wait for all the "fangirl syndrome" to wear off before I take a stab at listening to anything new.

[i]However[/i], there is one band that has caught my attention, and really forced me to throw my stubborn ways out of the window. Once I was introduced to them, and listened to one song, I was [i]hooked[/i]. I have Joe (di.fm) to thank for this. And he can tell you that it is impossible to get me to listen to anything that I'm really wary on. I'm like a jackass that's stuck in the mud when it comes to doing things I don't want to do, haha. Anyway, Joe tells me to check out this band called [url=http://www.myspace.com/blackline][b]Blackline[/b][/url], and I swear to you that the instant I heard "Armageddon Soul", I knew this band excellent potential.

Their music is incredible, and is refreshing. Normally, if you check out a "just starting" band on MySpace, their music is usually sort of scratchy and off-beat, kind of Indie.....NOT with [url=http://www.myspace.com/blackline][b]Blackline[/b][/url]. Their sound is totally mainstream material. I like to describe the music as "fantasy metal meets rock". There is NOTHING poppy about the music, there is NOTHING alternative. Just pure and orgasmic rock/metal. The best way I can explain their sound compared to other upcoming bands' sound, is comparing major motion pictures (such as Kill Bill) to Independent films (such as Elephant). It's film, but completely different. Just like [url=http://www.myspace.com/blackline][b]Blackline[/b][/url] compared to any other unsigned/indie bands; it's music, but dramatically different.

Steven Slate's voice is so powerful, and gives the music that fantasy metal edge. The great thing is that his voice doesn't over-power the music from the band. He has the metal, the band just goes all out rock on your arse..and it meshes flawlessly. Absolutely beautiful. Perfect combination of voice and instruments.

And yet another good thing about this band, is that I've personally communicated with Steven via PM's; and I'm here to tell you, there is no hint of arrogance and self-centered attitude here. For the lead singer of any band to take the time and send me a "thank you" message, not once but several messages going back and forth, is just unbelievable. The man is so down-to-earth and willing to take time to talk with his fans, and incredibly nice.

This band seriously appreciates their fan's support and criticism. And are willing to befriend you, if you give them the support that they goddam well deserve. So, please-PLEASE-go check them out. I've bolded the links to their profile throughout this post. If you are looking for a break from this disasterous Emo/Indie wave, and you want some excellent rock, you want to listen to:[/size]

[url=http://www.myspace.com/blackline][img]http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/8922/blacklinenewlogodc4.jpg[/img][/url]

[size=1]For discussion, and keeping this thread up and running, go listen to them and come back here and post your feedback/questions.[/size]