For those who have followed Animals As Leaders long enough, one might have noticed a pattern in their musical direction for several albums now. While the band's self-titled debut and sophomore album, Weightless, are uniquely their own, the tone of the last two albums seem to form a story arch, even if no words are ever spoken. 2014's The Joy of Motion introduced us to a curious, nameless Narrator; their positive vibes steadily darkening towards the end of the album. In 2016,

For anyone who has listened to metal in the last two decades, odds are, Lee McKinney needs no introduction. As a brand ambassador for Kiesel Guitars and, of course, as the guitarist of Born of Osiris, he has been a staple of the metal community since metalcore evolved into deathcore and deathcore gave way to djent. Continuing to push the limit of metal and progressive music, McKinney's second solo album, In The Light Of Knowledge (Sumerian Records) picks up where his 2019 deb

October 10, 2021 Originally featured on Alternative Control CT Despite the tattoos, heavy boots, and obligatory head-to-toe-in-black dress code, anyone passing by Irving Plaza would have thought the long line outside was not unlike kids at Disney World waiting for their favorite ride. One of the first metal shows announced following both the return of concerts in New York City and the reopening of the venue following a remodeling, the Up From the Sewer Tour quickly became one