Protest the Hero *album review*
Protest the Hero
Protest the Hero
vocalist/lyricist: Rody Walker
guitarist: Tim Millar
guitarist/pianist: Luke Hoskin
bassist/lyricist: Arif Mirabdolbaghi
drummer: Moe Carlson
Scurrilous, Protest The Hero’s latest release hit the streets March 22nd, via Vagrant Records.
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1. C’est La Vie
2. Hair-Trigger
3. Tandem
4. Moonight
5. Tapestry
6. Dunsel
7. The Reign of Unending Terror
8. Termites
9. Yongue Splitter
10. Sex Tapes
Protest The Hero’s well-deserved title as one of the most forward-thinking bands in the metal world today is showcased on their latest album, Scurrilous. Comprised of vocalist/lyricist Rody Walker, guitarist Tim Millar, guitarist/pianist Luke Hoskin, bassist/lyricist Arif Mirabdolbaghi, and drummer Moe Carlson, the quintet formed nearly a decade ago in their hometown of Whitby, Ontario. With friendships dating back as early as elementary school, it’s safe to say the guys of Protest The Hero have grown together both musically and personally, and such progression is evident throughout Scurrilous. “I wouldn’t really call us a family,†says Rody, “but we’re definitely more than friends. I’ve slept in a bed next to Luke more times than I’ve slept next to my own girlfriend.†Named after a painting created by Arif’s grandfather (which is also the album’s cover image), Scurrilous is the band’s third full-length album and boasts ten tracks of soaring guitar riffs, bone-chilling operatic vocals, and some of the most personal lyrics Protest The Hero has written to date.
In an era so overcome by a follow the leader mentality, Protest the Hero steps out of this mindset uniting great inspiration from legends such as Iron Maiden & Queen and utilizing modern era production to accomplish the awesome tones we all know and love. This album is a rubix cube of metal riffage and a heaven sent vocal ensamble filled with harmonic impossibles. The Scorpians where incredible musicians from my childhood and Protest The Hero just reawakened a dormant love for classic rock. Tandem, track three makes my heart pound flirting with a Strung Out meets Propagandhi type punk metal chorus, if you ever felt like throwing your hands to the sky in a glorious fit of passion, Scurrilous would make a fine soundtrack to the advent. Compliments to the Geddy Lee inspired bass compostion. Catch these guys live with me, cheers. ‘Les Murderous
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About the Author
Denise Borders 39, Los Angeles. Denise founded PWV in 2008 and remains the primary manager and photographer/videographer. She is not secretly obsessed with Joey Cape.
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