[ITK] Protestant

sound: Hardcore/Punk
myspace + direct merch mail order.

So here's a band that you want to be In The Know about, these guys play a brand of Hardcore i cant really say i've had much interest in since i was like 15, HOWEVER for some reason this band is striking a chord with me right now. So to Protestant thanks for playing killer 1/2 drumbeats filling my headphones with your throaty punk goodness. These guys are DIY  and straight out of Milwaukee. They say they are out to "destroy shittymetalcore and mtv hardcore", if this is some sort of movement please fucking sign me up twice. They have a handful of music around including an epic fucking split with Northless on you guessed it, InkBlot.
By the way the Dead as We Look LP is fucking uncontrollable. If you like Hardcore, or have been known to use the term Metal sparingly you'll probably want to check these guys out. If you're not a fan of what "Hardcore" actually entails there's a pretty good chance these dudes might make you wet the bed, just FYI. Cheers.

sounds like: the Chariot, old the Bled, Vallon

As Dead as We Look LP [2007]
Protestant/Northless 7" Split
Protestant/Rhino Charge 7" Split
The Hate the Hollow [2008]

the Chariot - (2007) the Fiancee

sound: Hardcore
length: 10 songs, 29.6 minutes
myspace
01. Back to Back
02. They Faced Each Other
03. They Drew Their Swords
04. And Shot Each Other
05. The Deaf Policeman
06. Heard This Noice
07. Then Came to Kill
08. The Two Dead Boys
09. Forgive Me Nashville
10. The Trumpet

If Satan had a favorite band, i am pretty fucking sure it would be The Chariot. Which is to say if the Lord of the Underworld had a day off and had the time and opportunity to go to a show, im pretty sure it would be a Chariot show and i know from experience it would peel the fucking skin from his bones. Also look for Hayley Williams on the track "Then Came to Kill". Confused? Don't be, both bands are from Nashville (sort of) and she's a huge fan.

(and yes, i do realize this is a Christian band FUNSIZE)

sounds like: The Bled, Norma Jean

Bump.

The Bled - (2003) Pass the Flask

sound: Hardcore/Screamo
length: 10 songs, 38.17 minutes
myspace
1. Red Wedding
2. You Know Who's Seatbelt
3. I Never Met Another Gemini
4. Ruth Buzzi Better Watch Her Back
5. Sound Of Sulfur
6. Porcelain Hearts And Hammers for Teeth
7. Get Up You Son Of A Bitch, Cause Mickey Loves Ya
8. Spitshine Sonata
9. We Are The Industry
10. Nothing We Say Leaves This Room

This record is so fucking solid, so epically awesome, so GODDAMN outrageous i feel completely ashamed of myself for not putting it up earlier. Honestly i have been setting my heart to self destruct since 2003 when this fucking monster of a masterpiece first had it's way with my ear pussies. Also i'm pretty sure there was a time in my life when Porcelain Hearts was a must hear in order to survive.

sounds like: Fear Before the March of Flames, The Chariot, A Static Lullaby

Bump.

Touche Amore - (2009) ...To The Beat of Dead Horses

sound: Punk Rock/Post Hardcore
length: 11 songs, 18.26 minutes
myspace
░ 1. And Now It's Happening In Mine 1:37
░ 2. Honest Sleep 2:33
░ 3. Cadence 1:47
░ 4. Throwing Copper 2:21
░ 5. Swimming With Sharks 1:03
░ 6. History Reshits Itself 1:33
░ 7. Suckerfish 1:38
░ 8. Broken Records 1:34
░ 9. Nine 0:44
░ 10. Always Running Never Looking Back 2:11
░ 11. Adieux 1:25
░ 18:26

Any Band that gets to tour with Thursday and La Dispute is alright by me. Their gritty guitar lines and coarse vocals are well distributed over a manner of tracks that screams musicality instead of mindless crunch on this mesmerizing press. Cheers to a band with the good sense to match intricate riffs, with intelligent lyrics. This could be my new favorite record.

sounds like: the Chariot, the Bled

Bump.

Fear Before the March Of Flames - (2003) Odd How People Shake

sound: Hardcore/Screamo
length: 10 songs, 40.8 minutes
myspace
1. Fashion Tips Baby (1:49)
2. Go Wash Your Mouth, I Don't Know Where It's Been (6:30)
3. Given To Dreams (3:35)
4. Girl's Got A Face Like Murder (1:56)
5. The Libson Girls, Oh The Libson Girls (2:31)
6. The 20th Century Was Entirely Mine (3:21)
7. Sarah Goldfarb, Where Are Your Manners (3:08)
8. On The Brightside, She Could Choke (3:03)
9. Motelroom.Grandpiano (3:02)
10. What Happens In Vegas Stays In Vegas (12:12)

First and foremost if you can't handle screaming don't even bother clicking on this. That being said for the select readers who can, Fear Before in my opinion is a band that grows on you with time. I've had about 4 years with this album, and i fucking love it. Excellent for when you've had one of those days when you just want to fucking rape and murder the shit out of people.
Anyway, I normally would advise against listening to a new album out of intended order but go ahead and listen to Sarah Goldfarb, or On the Brightside cus they're the pillars of FBTMF's humble Denver beginnings.

sounds like: The Number Twelve Looks Like You, Heavy Heavy Low Low, The Bled, Hot Cross

Ding.