Song of the Day

Song of the Day

Leather Glove, “Conduit to Misery,” from Skin on Glass (Sentient Ruin, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The studio master behind recordings by Vastum, Pallbearer, and Ghoul goes solo.

Song of the Day

Gatecreeper, “Carved Into Stone,” from 4-Way Split (Melotov Records, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Boss HM-2 worshippers from Arizona lay down the death metal gauntlet.

Song of the Day

Bonfire, “Sword and Stone,” from Shocker (SBK Records, 1989)

By Carlos Ramirez |

KISS might have bailed on this one, but a German melodic rock outfit knew a good thing when they heard it.

Song of the Day

Daylight Mourner, “Shadow of Doubt,” from Dystopia (Self-Released, 2015)

By Freddy Alva |

A dose of throwback post-punk from NYC is always welcomed around these parts.

Song of the Day

Audio Karate, “Jesus is Alive and Well (and Living in Mexico),” from Lady Melody (Kung Fu, 2004)

By Carlos Ramirez |

A driving melodic rock beast that somehow slipped under the radar.

Song of the Day

Cities, “Stop the Race,” from Annihilation Absolute (Metal Masters, 1985)

By Carlos Ramirez |

'80s heavy metal obscurity straight from the bowels of New York City.

Song of the Day

All, “Carry You,” from Problematic (Epitaph Records, 2000)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Because high school dropouts don't go to reunions.

Song of the Day

Lo-Pro, “Sunday,” from Lo-Pro (Geffen Records, 2003)

By Carlos Ramirez |

A nu-metal era single that you never knew you needed.

Song of the Day

Vanishing Life, “People Running,” from Vanishing Life (Collect Records, 2014)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Quicksand's Walter Schreifels gets busy with some of his famous friends.

Song of the Day

The Ocean Blue, “Don't Believe Everything You Hear,” from Beneath the Rhythm and Sound (Sire Records, 1992)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Pennsylvanians deliver jangle-pop elegance on 1992 single.

Song of the Day

Gerard Way, “No Shows,” from Hesitant Alien (Warner Bros. Records, 2014)

By Carlos Ramirez |

My Chemical Romance singer delivers a glam rock stomper.

Song of the Day

Starz, “Cherry Baby,” from Violation (Capitol Records, 1977)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Power pop with a dash of hard rock panache proves to be a winning formula.

Song of the Day

Jawbox, “Mirrorful,” from Jawbox (Atlantic Records, 1996)

By Carlos Ramirez |

'90s post-hardcore greats "don't believe" in what the American education system is selling.

Song of the Day

Leatherwolf, “Thunder,” from Street Ready (Island Records, 1989)

By Carlos Ramirez |

A momentous blend of melodic hard rock and Euro-kissed heavy metal.

Song of the Day

Nuclear Valdez, “Summer,” from I Am I (Epic Records, 1989)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Hispanic rockers give the world a jangly rock gem, but the world doesn't listen.

Song of the Day

Vio-lence, “World in a World,” from Oppressing the Masses (Megaforce/Atlantic, 1989)

By Carlos Ramirez |

One of the finest thrash songs you've never heard.

Song of the Day

The Manhattan Transfer, “Mystery,” from Bodies and Souls (Atlantic, 1983)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Michael Jackson collaborator pens smooth jazz stunner.

Song of the Day

Thin Lizzy, “Southbound,” from Bad Reputation (Mercury Records, 1977)

By Carlos Ramirez |

If Mike Tramp loves it, that's enough of an endorsement for me.

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