AlphaSix - "Communion of the Parasites"

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Boston's favorite "Lovecraftian sci-fi horror metal trio" AlphaSix are back with a new single. "Communion of the Parasites" is the fourth chapter of the "Assimilate: Oceans" saga, and it's more of their extreme metal. Seriously, this song is insanely heavy and batshit crazy enough that even some of your metalhead friends will bristle from it. It's loud, it's heavy, it's filled with screaming vocals, and it's pretty great. This one in particular is reminding me of the digital hardcore movement of the 90's, but a metal version of that. "Communion of the Parasites" might be the heaviest song we've ever covered here at If It's Too Loud... Even the message of the song is extreme as it "... follows the first major terrestrial assault by AlphaSix's cultists as they weaponize humanity's food supply, transforming a wealthy resort town's inhabitants into ravenous, grotesque entities driven by uncontrollable hunger." Pretty insane that dystopian Lovecraftian sci-fi horror is now topical. 

AlphaSix say of their latest single:

"We're exploring the literal and metaphorical consumption of society. The prophecies showed us these parasitic leaders, gorging themselves on luxury while the world faces extinction. Their gluttony becomes their downfall as AlphaSix's influence spreads through every bite they take."

You can watch the video for "Communion of the Parasites" below. For more on AlphaSix, check out the band's website.

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Liam Kazar - "Shoes Too Tight"

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Photo by Alexa Viscius This may be Liam Kazar's debut single, but the Chicago based musician already has an impressive resume, having worked with Jeff Tweedy, Chance the Rapper, Steve Gunn, Daniel Johnston, and others. "Shoes Too Tight" features childhood friend Spencer Tweedy on drums, Lane Beckstrom on bass, and Ohmme on vocals. It's an absurdly fun and groovy little song that is a party waiting to happen. What he gives us here is a timeless song that could truly have been released any time since the 1960's (ok... maybe not the 80's...) There are elements of classic rock, 60's crooners and R&B, indie rock, modern Americana... it's really just packed with everything in a cohesive song that maintains the vibe the entire way through. You can watch the video for "Shoes Too Tight" below. For more on Liam Kazar, check him out on Instagram and Twitter . He's also raising money on his Bandcamp for Constellation and The Hungry Brain. ...
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The Freqs - "Witch"

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Photo via Facebook When you're a rock band from Salem, MA, you have to have at least one song about witchcraft. The Freqs have fulfilled their obligation with a banger of a song. "Witch" is this giant monster of a song, filled with fuzz and strained, screaming vocals. This is the type of song that doesn't usually exist in this century. It's giving me some serious 90's flashbacks, like if Hum got aggressive or Alice in Chains decided to do some damage on the college charts. As great as the vocals are in "Witch," what's really drawing me in is the instrumental break down that takes over about halfway through. This is the kind of song to make the hipsters and the headbangers equally excited. You can listen to "Witch" below. For more on The Freqs, check out the band on Facebook and Instagram . The Freqs · Witch
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Dutch ReBelle - "GOONIEZ"

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How is Dutch ReBelle not a national superstar at this point? The Boston MC just released "GOONIEZ," and I know I'm a bit out of touch with current mainstream hip hop, but this song is absolutely killer. It's a stripped down hip hop song that has this futuristic space age sound to it. Plus, ReBelle's flow is unsurpassed. You can't listen to her and not be completely sucked in. The song has a feel reminiscent of classic Missy Elliott. As much as I love that we can still see Dutch ReBelle in smaller Boston venues, "GOONIEZ" proves she should be playing much larger venues nationwide very, very soon. You can watch the video for "GOONIEZ" below. For more on Dutch ReBelle, check out the artist's website . 
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