Local Loft Episode 162

Another mind shattering, face melting hour of the screamingest, most diverse mix of original metal, punk, alt-rock, prog rock and power pop from all over Chicagoland and Illinois scorches the cyber waves. No screaming vocal will be left in a quiet void.

Chicago's The Monarch formed from the experience of a former drummer of veteran metalcore act Soulfly. Their debut album, All The World's Pain , blends modern intense, scream filled singing with operatic melodic vocal styles and symphonic progressive metal. I've got two new tracks which could have you both head banging and hitting falsetto high notes.

The melodic metal duo, Gravereign brings together singer Tony Engel (formerly of Veilside) and veteran guitar shredder David Shankle ( ex axe man of Manowar) They have just released the  long awaited title track to their first full length, Destination Aftermath, accompanied by a graphic military music video. I've got the explosive audio.

Sara Aufieri was the powerful combination of passion and aggression with her solid, high energy lead vocals. A rock back nine years ago this week, when she first shared a heartfelt singing talent as front woman of Mindshatter with listeners of The Kat 105.5 in the Joliet/Kankakee area.

Along with these, you're fighting off Old Man Winter's snowy hypnosis with:

The Monarch-All The World's Pain

The Monarch-The Grand Scheme

Dissona-Chrysalis

Sleep Tight-Dread

Gravereign-Destination Aftermath

Veilside (Interview from Brauerhouse In Lombard-Local Loft Episode 52 (3/4/17)

Veilside-Left Town

Veilside-Barrel Of A Gun

Mindshatter(Interview In The Kat 105.5 Studio-3/1/12)

Mindshatter-Changed

Mindshatter-Cause And Effect(Unplugged/Acoustic)