Released: Aug 24, 2010
Genre: Metalcore
Label: Ferret
Number Of Tracks: 5
The Ohio metalcore group have uncaged "Zombie", a five-track EP that pushes the invisible limits on talent and experimentation.
Zombie [EP]Featured review by: UG Team, on august 27, 2010 8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Sound: Zombies have figuratively eaten their way through media and society, taking no prisoners and leaving no limbs behind. The Devil Wears Prada supports that statement, which is more of fact. Inspired by the flesh-eating, sometimes dead-as-nail cultural phenomenon, the Ohio metalcore group have uncaged Zombie, a five-track EP that pushes the invisible limits on talent and experimentation. Instead of making the music as witty as their past song titles, the work encompassed on the extended play is a bold testament at how creativity drives an artist.
The relentless throttles of adrenaline shadowed by the splinters of influences from dignified acts like Slayer and Hatebreed show The Devil Wears Prada take the themed record very seriously. Almost to a point where vocalist Mike Hranica's growl trickles over each riff's razor-sharp blow to the head, leaving nothing but a ringing emphatic thud from drummer Daniel Williams' kit. But before the curtains close, the group take the artistry to another level, plaguing ears with tormenting sound effects, like that found towards the end of "Survivor". Horrific in a sense, but remarkable as well. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: Combine speed with noise and a vocalist better have the ability to quickly adapt to his environment. Fascinated with the central theme of zombies, Hranica holds nothing back, changing tones to clash with Jeremy DePoyster's clean vocals and to overpower each dramatic dive into another squeamish hardcore breakdown. There are clear improvements in his abilities, but his work across the EP fails to put a bullet in the head of what to expect as his vocal chords seem to force a louder pitch on certain tracks. The dive into generalizing the release around the concept of an merciless zombie apocalypse does work to his benefit. Lines like "The cure is a shotgun / The cure is whatever blunt instrument one can salvage" off "Revive" rip pages out of books like Max Brook's The Zombie Survival Guide but they present a whole new perspective to the genre's endless cliche of songwriting. // 8
Impression: Zombies and metalcore seem like an incomprehensible match, but the undead seem to fit anywhere (see comic book superheroes, video games). The fascination behind it is what has driven The Devil Wears Prada to produce the fastest and most impressive music to date. Not only does it stretch the boundaries of a sound that's been overplayed by an abundance of acts with similar thoughts but various personalities, but it offsets the idea that EPs aren't worthless recordings. An extended play is meant to give birth to realistic expectations. Let's just pray The Devil Wears Prada doesn't let their new-found sense of imagination get eaten alive. // 9
Zombie [EP]
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Sam Rulez D00d, on august 27, 2010 3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Sound: The Zombie EP, plain and simple, is deathcore--breached only by soaring, epic choruses and the occasional synth melodies and creepy sound effects. Evidently it's about zombies, outnumbering humans in a post-apocalyptic earth. Both the storyline and the sound have a dark, cinematic feel, and the guitar riffage, machine-gun double bass passages, and palm-muted breakdowns keep it energized enough to stir up the pit.
Stylistically, this EP may turn off some of TDWP's fans from the lighter crowd, but is sure to impress deathcore and heavier-scene metalcore fans. // 8
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics seem to be from the perspective of one of the few humans left on earth. If there's any hidden metaphors that have anything to do with Christian faith, they're pretty hard to find. While not very thought-provoking (and not meant to be), the lyrics are relatively poetic and tie in well with the EP's storyline.
As usual, Mike Hranica's screaming does not disappoint. Combining guttural lows with shrill, terrorized highs, Hranica's voice meshes perfectly with the heaviness of the music behind him.
On the other hand, Jeremy DePoyster's high-pitched, melodic voice offers a contrast to the disc's chaotic moments. DePoyster's vocals basically make the choruses and go unmatched in the scene. // 8
Impression: Zombie EP is quite a departure from TDWP's previous album, moving away from Blessthefall/Confide territory and heading closer to the heavier brand of metalcore, with bands like Mychildren Mybride and A Plea for Purging. But TDWP proves to be more creative than most of their peers on this EP, and their cinematic take on metalcore is sure to separate them from the blast-beat/breakdown/repeat crowd.
Some of the standout tracks include "Revive" and "Survivor." The songs aren't as memorable as you'd find on a TDWP full-length, but are exciting to listen to and likely even more exciting to throw down to--if you have the balls to even go near the pit during their set.
In conclusion, this EP is fast, heavy music about the dead rising and coming after the living. Thought-provoking metalcore it's not, but Zombie EP serves its purpose in being fun, for lack of a better term. If it were stolen/lost I'd buy this again, but a Devil Wears Prada fan who's just not into deathcore won't. // 8
Zombie [EP]
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rannikhal, on october 19, 2010 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sound: The Devil Wears Prada have never ceased to amaze me since the first time I heard their music. Their creative riffs and heavy sound is what makes them unique and separates them from other bands with the same or similar sound. Since the release of their first album, Dear Love: A Beatiful Discord, TDWP have improved a lot as a band but have managed to keep their distinctive sound. They have matured a lot musically through the years and this EP shows it. The idea to make a zombie EP came from Mike Hranica while he was reading a book about a zombie apocalypse. He commented that idea to the band and soon after they were on the studio writing this elaborate masterpiece.
The zombie-themed EP contains their heaviest and fastest songs to date, which is a plus for fans of heavy stuff. The guitars in this EP are in Drop B, something they started doing in their last album, With Roots Above And Branches Below. That guitar tuning just adds to the heavyness. Their music fits very well with the zombie apocalypse that the lyrics convey to point where you might think you're actually living the EP. The songs are amazing and the band as a whole is fantastic but there were some cons in he EP besides it being and EP and not a full album. The cons are minor things, like for example, the way Mike sings a verse might seem similar to they way he sings a verse in another song. It's really hard to pick it up if you're not paying attention so it's not a big deal. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are about zombies. Every single song talks about the undead and how the plague is spreading. The lyrics in each song describe what's happening in the apocalypse they've made, either about how the zombies are spreading in Outnumbered, or how there is no turning back once you are infected in Revive. Still, because the band is a christian band and they are very into their beleifs, there are verses in the songs that expresses that. A great example of that is the verse "My will is at God's hand, never within man's teeth" from the song Revive. The lyrics are awsome but the word choice wasn't all that great in a couple of songs.
Mike does a lot of lows in this album, something a lot of people, including myself, missed in their last album, With Roots Above And Branches Below. His growls fit fit way better with the music and instruments in this EP than they did in their first album, Dear Love. He varies a lot between lows and highs in this EP, giving the songs more personality and making them more fun to listen. Jeremy's voice impressed me a lot in this EP. His voice has improved a lot since they first started. Jeremy is an essential part of TDWP, his voice and the way he sings is something special.
Something different they did in this EP is that the song titles aren't goofy like in the albums. In the EP the song titles have a meaning and something to do with the lyrics. // 10
Impression: The first song I heard was Outnumbered. That song simply amazing from beginning to end so I was anxious to listen to the full EP. The EP was as I expected it. Awsome. Every song is different, none of them sounds like their recent work, but at the same time they do. It's because they use the same style and sound they've been using since the beginning, thay've only gotten better. My favorite songs from the EP are Escape, the opening track, and Revive. Each song caught me by surprise because eache one showed something new and i liked that. It's never fun to listen to something that sounds familiar and you know it's new.
The EP shows the direction the band is taking, and from my perspective is not a bad one. They never fail to deliver something new and pleasing in each album (and EP). Hope they don't deviate in the future. // 9
Zombie [EP]
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iVendetta, on august 27, 2010 0 of 10 people found this review helpful
Sound: The new EP from The Devil Wears Prada is significantly heavier than their previous albums. This is both good and bad. The music sounds great, everyone seems to have improved, but the keyboard wasn't featured a whole lot. The songs sort of sound the same, so at times it seemed like I was listening to the same song again. It also seems like the new approach isn't quite what works for The Devil Wears Prada. // 7
Lyrics and Singing: Now the lyrics aren't much, kind of simple and generic at some points, but the songs are about zombies. What more do you want? Mike Hranica usually writes wonderful lyrics that are like none other, but this time their not so gripping or moving. In the song "Survivor" the lyrics just don't work, but this is my opinion. Maybe someone else really enjoys that song. // 5
Impression: While it does not seem to symbolize The Devil Wears Prada at their best, the members are continuing to improve at their own skills. It is definitely worth listening to by The Devil Wears Prada fans and metalheads alike. I'm looking forward to seeing their new album in 2011. // 7
Zombie [EP]
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stratomaiden, on september 04, 2012 0 of 12 people found this review helpful
Sound: Well The Devil Wears Prada is obviously a band which tries to be metal. I am not bashing the band but when I first heard their songs, I knew that they weren't my type. Well "core" and "scene" fans will obviously disagree with my opinion. To me metalcore is a absurd genre but fans of core will love their music. The only reason I have this album is because my friend bought it for me, but as a gift its not as bad as generic pop music. But again, if you're a fan of this type of music Zombie EP is for you. // 2
Lyrics and Singing: To me the lyrics are bland. The lack songwriting skills but hey - for a metalcore band they're okay. I mean mediocre lyrics aren't bad but if you're trying too hard, I think they should call it quits. The lyrics are full of unnecessary anger. Look at "Anatomy" repetitive lyrics and "Revive" which makes no sense. "Science has become a child's game". A game of what? If you look at statistics people don't even know anything about science. Then again the lyrics, are full of pain and is very emo. The vocalist (Mike Hranica) has no skills, no raw emotion. He sounds as if he were forcing himself to sing these songs. // 3
Impression: If you look at every other metalcore/core artist, they're all the same. But if you compare them to bands they imitate (metal bands) they are complete waste. The only descent song is probably "Outnumbered". Its great that they're outnumbered cause honestly I'll... They only thing I like is the images used for the album, but it clearly shows the band as posers. Imagine Megadeth holding baseball bats w/ spikes and a chainsaw and guns. It would look descent but it's unnecessary for them to prove that because the they prove themselves through their lyrics. The TDWP use these images to make themselves look tough.
I would never buy this album again because I never bought it in the first place. Even a mediocre band like Foster The People have a better album than this. It's metalcore what do you expect. // 3
I loved it, the first 3 songs especially. My two favorites are outnumbered and the first song (I still dont know if it's anatomy or escape) The sound effects in it are awesome
I haven't given this band much of a chance since they had to follow Dark Tranquillity on the Killswitch tour and sucked it up something terrible. They're pretty bad live. They're loud and energetic, but all you can really hear is the bass drum, open palm-muted chug notes and random singing through your nose emo choruses. They're pretty awful.
Though I disagree with your snarkasm, I agree with your right to say it. And I have a similar sentiment: "Zombie" is just a lazy, boring, uninspired title.
....Since when is metalcore not an actual genre? it makes so much sense to mix metal and hardcore and if you did, calling it metalcore is a pretty great name.
Huge step forward for them. Still incredibly generic, but well written and the addition of more moshy parts is a good step for any band with clean vocals haha.
Everyone's a hater nowadays... Personally I think this is a great ep! TDWP have done it again. They're a pretty damn good band. Most bands now are just TDWP ripoffs.
TheAmenCorner89 :
Haven't heard the new EP, but I saw these guys live last october/november and they have to one of the most boring live bands I've ever see
pardon? not very good with crowd conversation but they definitely make the room move. this is definitely an interesting piece of work, their new album should be interesting as well when it is released hopefully next year
TheAmenCorner89 :
Haven't heard the new EP, but I saw these guys live last october/november and they have to one of the most boring live bands I've ever see
pardon? not very good with crowd conversation but they definitely make the room move. this is definitely an interesting piece of work, their new album should be interesting as well when it is released hopefully next year
They make the room move because most of their key audience demographic is composed of trend following 15 year olds. They're the only people who like crap like this.. and usually the only people who go to the shows, I should imagine.
Everyone's a hater nowadays... Personally I think this is a great ep! TDWP have done it again. They're a pretty damn good band. Most bands now are just TDWP ripoffs.
*Facepalm
TWDP are a ripoff of every metalcore band that has ever existed.
TheAmenCorner89 :
Haven't heard the new EP, but I saw these guys live last october/november and they have to one of the most boring live bands I've ever see
pardon? not very good with crowd conversation but they definitely make the room move. this is definitely an interesting piece of work, their new album should be interesting as well when it is released hopefully next year
They make the room move because most of their key audience demographic is composed of trend following 15 year olds. They're the only people who like crap like this.. and usually the only people who go to the shows, I should imagine.
TheAmenCorner89 :
Haven't heard the new EP, but I saw these guys live last october/november and they have to one of the most boring live bands I've ever see
pardon? not very good with crowd conversation but they definitely make the room move. this is definitely an interesting piece of work, their new album should be interesting as well when it is released hopefully next year
At 19 years old I was probably the oldest person in the crowd, I only went to see if they were any good since hardly any metal bands come to play where I live. There was no variation in the songs, it just sounded like a mess. I went with an open mind but I was just bored, there are far more interesting metal, and even metalcore/deathcore, bands than this.
Everyone's a hater nowadays... Personally I think this is a great ep! TDWP have done it again. They're a pretty damn good band. Most bands now are just TDWP ripoffs.
If TDWP were the first to play this particular kind of music, I'd give them credit for trying something new, even if I didn't really like the end product. Since they aren't the first, since they sound like pretty much every metalcore/hxc band out there ... meh.
Also, i don't really think this is good music, its not that technical to compensate for its lack of melody, and the riffs are just recycled. Not my cup of tea.
I really believe it doesn't sound the same as all metalcore, because it really isn't all that traditional. This band hardly sounds like "every other metalcore/hxc band out there." Mike's vocals are easily distinguished amongst other vocalists, and there isn't a trace of any hardcore influence in this EP. I thoroughly enjoyed. It proves that the band loves to write whatever they damn well please.
Goddamnit. This is TERRIBLE. WTF? They just ripped off every black, symphonic death, etc band in the world. This is just a rehashed Abigail Williams. This isn't unique or new. I'm sorry, but these guys are YEARS late with this sound, and its kind of sad because most scene kids don't even their damn history. I could rehash Attack Attack 5 years from now, and people will think I did something brilliant. F*** off scenecore, seriously...
Now it could be the fact that i live in the middle of butt**** nowhere away from any real trends, except jersey shore...**** sakes. But up in ye ol northern Alberta, we get the luxury of listening to just the music and not dealing with the horseshit genre wars and the hate that every close minded individual needs to display. Myself and many of my friends listen to tdwp yet we are farmers, oilfield workers and tradesmen. So it's not just "scene" kids who listen to it. I enjoy a wealth of music from Opeth, Merle Haggard, Naglfar, Nickelback, Afroman, Machine Head, Alan Jackson, BTBAM, dubstep, folk and everything in between. The beautiful thing about music is that it reaches everyone in their own way,some people will listen to tdwp at a stage in their life and it'll strike a chord and possibly get them on the path of exploring heavier music, who the **** are you to judge? By doing so you put yourself on the same level as every close minded twat who put down your ipod list when you were growing up. Keep the negativity to yourselves people.
Now it could be the fact that i live in the middle of butt**** nowhere away from any real trends, except jersey shore...**** sakes. But up in ye ol northern Alberta, we get the luxury of listening to just the music and not dealing with the horseshit genre wars and the hate that every close minded individual needs to display. Myself and many of my friends listen to tdwp yet we are farmers, oilfield workers and tradesmen. So it's not just "scene" kids who listen to it. I enjoy a wealth of music from Opeth, Merle Haggard, Naglfar, Nickelback, Afroman, Machine Head, Alan Jackson, BTBAM, dubstep, folk and everything in between. The beautiful thing about music is that it reaches everyone in their own way,some people will listen to tdwp at a stage in their life and it'll strike a chord and possibly get them on the path of exploring heavier music, who the **** are you to judge? By doing so you put yourself on the same level as every close minded twat who put down your ipod list when you were growing up. Keep the negativity to yourselves people.
Well chronikmusik nailed it right on the head. Though I may agree to some degree with the scene stuff and generic this and that, I still think people needlessly hate. Most are probably college age musicians whos band never got signed from making their own generic bullshit, so now they're salty about it. haha
Otherwise Im not a fan of TDWP but this EP sounds half decent. Like the creepy sounding ambient parts scattered throughout it. Not bad.
Their first album was actually interesting. The keys brought in this weird symphonic black metal to metalcore and it was unlike anything else around.Their second album was alright. The Last one was complete trash, they need a break. I think Zombie was a great battery recharge. The Devil Wears Prada gets a really bad name due to their scene-kid audience. I thought this was a pretty good album. I love zombies though, so I may be a bit biased. It's not a deathcore album though, The Black Dahlia Murder is deathcore, Between the Buried and Me is deathcore. This is heavy metalcore. I mean, even Norma Jean and Chariot are metalcore and both of those bands are way heavier than this.
I actually enjoyed some of this EP. There were a few very good riffs, and I did dig a few breakdowns. To the guy calling the singing "emo", listen to an actual Emo band and then compare it to The Devil Wears Prada. Otherwise quit with the stereotypes.
Brutalious wrote:
Just when you think this band couldn't get anymore scene, they pull the zombie card. As far is the actual music goes, yeah it still sucks.
The band itself is not scene and I have no idea of the relevance with zombies and scene kids. Personally, I hate the term "scene" when you are referring to a person. TDWP get looked down upon partly because of their audience, which is very unfortunate because I do enjoy some of their stuff.
BwareDWare94 wrote:
acepalm
TWDP are a ripoff of every metalcore band that has ever existed.
Yeah. Uhm, Facepalm to you brother. The Devil Wears Prada have been making this music for about 6 years now. They are totally not a rip-off band.
That's my two cents... Preach on... un-educated trolls.
This album is amazing i think it is a huge step up as far as guitar technicality and heaviness if they continue with this new sound i will be one happy TDWP fan!
honestly the user rating is low because of their name. get over it and give the music a rating, not what you think of the band as a whole, because no one gives a flying fu ck about what you think. lets focus here.
honestly the user rating is low because of their name. get over it and give the music a rating, not what you think of the band as a whole, because no one gives a flying fu ck about what you think. lets focus here.
Well.. obviously you care otherwise you wouldn't make a fuss about it o.0 Caring enough to tell everyone you dont care, anyway.
your missing my point, it bothers me the ep got a user rating of 6 when it deserves better. people actually use tis site for cd ratings other than guitarists. ive seen it happen. why miss lead people because they have a premeditated hate for the band. i bet not even 1 out of 5 people who rated listened to the songs they wrote just because of their band name. get it?
your missing my point, it bothers me the ep got a user rating of 6 when it deserves better. people actually use tis site for cd ratings other than guitarists. ive seen it happen. why miss lead people because they have a premeditated hate for the band. i bet not even 1 out of 5 people who rated listened to the songs they wrote just because of their band name. get it?
Well thats something you'll just have to accept instead of bitch about it. Good conversation material though, might want to save it for later: 'Ya know how on UG where such and such is so and so and it sucks..' etc.
your missing my point, it bothers me the ep got a user rating of 6 when it deserves better. people actually use tis site for cd ratings other than guitarists. ive seen it happen. why miss lead people because they have a premeditated hate for the band. i bet not even 1 out of 5 people who rated listened to the songs they wrote just because of their band name. get it?
Well thats something you'll just have to accept instead of bitch about it. Good conversation material though, might want to save it for later: 'Ya know how on UG where such and such is so and so and it sucks..' etc.
EpiExplorer all you do is bitch about bands you dont like on UG articles you stuck up bastard
DudeI'mOnAlesse wrote:
EpiExplorer all you do is bitch about bands you dont like on UG articles you stuck up bastard
QFT
So? What exactly is the point you're conveying to me here? Is it a 'HEY DONT BE A HYPOCRIT' or 'STOP HATING ON MAH BAAANDS' cuz either way it means balls.
I loved it, the first 3 songs especially. My two favorites are outnumbered and the first song (I still dont know if it's anatomy or escape) The sound effects in it are awesome
The first song is Escape.
I love this EP though, it kicks ass. I feel they should be quite allowed to do something new.
....Since when is metalcore not an actual genre? it makes so much sense to mix metal and hardcore and if you did, calling it metalcore is a pretty great name.
Quit being an elitist.
People label Bullet for my Valentine Metalcore, but i can't seem to find the hardcore. A band like Bring Me the Horizon if anything are Metalcore, they combine metal with massive hardcore beatdowns and gang vocals.
TWDP are a ripoff of every metalcore band that has ever existed.
Yeah. Uhm, Facepalm to you brother. The Devil Wears Prada have been making this music for about 6 years now. They are totally not a rip-off band.
That's my two cents... Preach on... un-educated trolls.
6 years ago eh? Let's see. Metalcore has been around since at least 10 years ago and some of the earlier albums that influenced it include much of mid to late 90s Melodeath (see Killswitch's 'Alive or Just Breathing' in order to hear that) as well as post-hardcore albums such as The Opposite of December. So I don't see how you can call me uneducated. Perhaps you need to learn your shit. This bad is awful man. No two ways about it.
Im just going to say that youre wrong. The first few metalcore bands to have existed, for example, Underoath, Every Time I Die, Shadows Fall, Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, All That Remains, Bleeding Through, Norma Jean, Trivium...and yes even Avenged Sevenfold (even tho im not a fan of their music)...all of these bands hve put forward to evolve this genre, and in turn influence the 2nd wave of bands, and again TDWP is one of them, Maylene and The Sons Of Disaster is def another one, August Burns Red, Parkway Drive, Architects, and blessthefall are among the others. Now this is where it falls apart. The next bands ill mention from this current wave that make this genre look bad: Attack Attack! and, Asking Alexandria for the most part. Theres other ones id classify as pretty good or somewhat good. Like iv seen some pretty good work from some of these newcoming bands, Motionless In White, Miss May I, The Word Alive, Texas In July, and Of Mice & Men (one of my favorites actually). And believe iv seen that band live twice, and they put on quite a show. Another real good recent metalcore band would hve to b For Todsy (seen them live too). So, what im trying to say is that from the first wave of metalcore, it seems pretty steady/solid, the 2nd wave is eh, pretty good, but not kickass enough, and the latest wave of these bands is, well...most would say sh*t, but im not in the majority there to say the least. I still see some of these bands putting forth good music, and i honestly would just ignore the bad newcomers coming out. The veterans r still at it, and r better than ever! anyways, /rant
Woe Is Me is one of those bands i hav no idea what to classify them as. Just downright ok i guess...but TDWP def is not a ripoff of any of those first few bands, they sound nothing alike.
i havent heard the ep yet, but if im understanding this right its kinda like dogs can grow beards all over, which is their only song i liked enough to hear over and over again without getting bored, and if it is, its about dam time they went back to their older style
Wow. I actually play in a band that does humorous songs about zombies, so this is disappointing to see a big band beat us to the punch. My only comfort is that TDWP can be kind of irritating on their records, and we don't really play for the same crowds.
DudeI'mOnAlesse wrote:
EpiExplorer all you do is bitch about bands you dont like on UG articles you stuck up bastard
QFT
So? What exactly is the point you're conveying to me here? Is it a 'HEY DONT BE A HYPOCRIT' or 'STOP HATING ON MAH BAAANDS' cuz either way it means balls.
I think the point is you need to find something better to do with your time.
P.s. This ep is definitely worth a listen.
Wow. I actually play in a band that does humorous songs about zombies, so this is disappointing to see a big band beat us to the punch. My only comfort is that TDWP can be kind of irritating on their records, and we don't really play for the same crowds.
a lot of bands do humorous songs about zombies, cannibal corpse has been doing it for awhile... but most of the ones that do r either older bands like CC/Slayer or black metal, so a metalcore or deathcore band doing it cld be considered sorta original... coming soon: zombiecore... or sumthin... idk
TheAmenCorner89 :
Haven't heard the new EP, but I saw these guys live last october/november and they have to one of the most boring live bands I've ever see
pardon? not very good with crowd conversation but they definitely make the room move. this is definitely an interesting piece of work, their new album should be interesting as well when it is released hopefully next year
They make the room move because most of their key audience demographic is composed of trend following 15 year olds. They're the only people who like crap like this.. and usually the only people who go to the shows, I should imagine.
Oh, sure not much can be said for some of those simply following bands like TDWP, but I listen to everything from the Beatles to Metallica, etc. so to generalize everyone into the shtick you want them in is wrong and narrow minded.
TheAmenCorner89 :
Haven't heard the new EP, but I saw these guys live last october/november and they have to one of the most boring live bands I've ever see
pardon? not very good with crowd conversation but they definitely make the room move. this is definitely an interesting piece of work, their new album should be interesting as well when it is released hopefully next year
They make the room move because most of their key audience demographic is composed of trend following 15 year olds. They're the only people who like crap like this.. and usually the only people who go to the shows, I should imagine.
Oh, sure not much can be said for some of those simply following bands like TDWP, but I listen to everything from the Beatles to Metallica, etc. so to generalize everyone into the shtick you want them in is wrong and narrow minded.
TheAmenCorner89 :
Haven't heard the new EP, but I saw these guys live last october/november and they have to one of the most boring live bands I've ever see
pardon? not very good with crowd conversation but they definitely make the room move. this is definitely an interesting piece of work, their new album should be interesting as well when it is released hopefully next year
They make the room move because most of their key audience demographic is composed of trend following 15 year olds. They're the only people who like crap like this.. and usually the only people who go to the shows, I should imagine.
Oh, sure not much can be said for some of those simply following bands like TDWP, but I listen to everything from the Beatles to Metallica, etc. so to generalize everyone into the shtick you want them in is wrong and narrow minded.
Your cock is wong and narrow!
*wrong lol
im prolly gonna get bitched at for that spelling error
TWDP are a ripoff of every metalcore band that has ever existed.
Yeah. Uhm, Facepalm to you brother. The Devil Wears Prada have been making this music for about 6 years now. They are totally not a rip-off band.
That's my two cents... Preach on... un-educated trolls.
6 years ago eh? Let's see. Metalcore has been around since at least 10 years ago and some of the earlier albums that influenced it include much of mid to late 90s Melodeath (see Killswitch's 'Alive or Just Breathing' in order to hear that) as well as post-hardcore albums such as The Opposite of December. So I don't see how you can call me uneducated. Perhaps you need to learn your shit. This bad is awful man. No two ways about it.
Yeah there are two ways about it.
It's called an opinion.
If you don't like this band, then why the **** are you even here?
I hate TDWP fans. I went to a friend's show today and half the crowd was wearing one of their shirts. Hell, in one of the bands that played, 3/5 of the band was wearing one of their shirts. And yes, they sounded just like them. It was quite ridiculous to say the least.
Disregarding all of this, I actually found this EP to be pretty good. Way better than anything I've heard from them before.
TheAmenCorner89 :
Haven't heard the new EP, but I saw these guys live last october/november and they have to one of the most boring live bands I've ever see
pardon? not very good with crowd conversation but they definitely make the room move. this is definitely an interesting piece of work, their new album should be interesting as well when it is released hopefully next year
They make the room move because most of their key audience demographic is composed of trend following 15 year olds. They're the only people who like crap like this.. and usually the only people who go to the shows, I should imagine.
Oh, sure not much can be said for some of those simply following bands like TDWP, but I listen to everything from the Beatles to Metallica, etc. so to generalize everyone into the shtick you want them in is wrong and narrow minded.
Your cock is wong and narrow!
Good one. Spelling gaffe aside, this comment is still on par with the immaturity I would expect from some of you miscreants. Grow up.
What the **** is with those bullshit auto-tuned clean vocals?
And once again, another TDWP album is infested with that stupid 0 chord.
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alot of bands use the 0 chord frequently... alot of breakdowns are just it played at varying intervals, and it gets used between notes alot... but i agree, there needs to be a better variety then just open crap... i guess its just part of the genre, plus its the deepest note i c y they use it... i cld go on and on, i need a life
TheAmenCorner89 :
Haven't heard the new EP, but I saw these guys live last october/november and they have to one of the most boring live bands I've ever see
pardon? not very good with crowd conversation but they definitely make the room move. this is definitely an interesting piece of work, their new album should be interesting as well when it is released hopefully next year
They make the room move because most of their key audience demographic is composed of trend following 15 year olds. They're the only people who like crap like this.. and usually the only people who go to the shows, I should imagine.
trend following?? lmao... trend following nowadays is hip hop shit and pop.
your opinion is your opinion.
quit trying to shove it on other people.
you lot are carrying on like 13 year old school girls.
what happened to civility?
DudeI'mOnAlesse wrote:
EpiExplorer all you do is bitch about bands you dont like on UG articles you stuck up bastard
QFT
So? What exactly is the point you're conveying to me here? Is it a 'HEY DONT BE A HYPOCRIT' or 'STOP HATING ON MAH BAAANDS' cuz either way it means balls.
Metalcore...? Quit making up genres!!
....Since when is metalcore not an actual genre? it makes so much sense to mix metal and hardcore and if you did, calling it metalcore is a pretty great name.
Quit being an elitist.
No, the true Metalheads of the world will not stop bein elitist. And no, Metalcore is NOT a legitimate genre.
1. No musical talent.
2. Same generic repeated riffs that have been around since generic metalcore started, just dumbed down so that they can play it.
3. Stupid overplayed theme.
1. No musical talent.
2. Same generic repeated riffs that have been around since generic metalcore started, just dumbed down so that they can play it.
3. Stupid overplayed theme.
This EP really isn't too terribly bad. Much better than anything else I've ever heard by them, other than maybe their cover of "Still Fly". I haven't heard the whole EP yet, but I hate TDWP but this is quite an improvement. I might actually start liking them if they keep this direction.
ppl if u dnt like the band leave. i know alot of ppl who love this band and im one of em. plz keep ur opinions to urself and comment and that bring me the horizon crap. that stuff sux this stuff is good. and metalcore is a genre look it up ppl. i would know i play in a metalcore band
1. No musical talent.
2. Same generic repeated riffs that have been around since generic metalcore started, just dumbed down so that they can play it.
3. Stupid overplayed theme.
Come on guys, TDWP isn't really scene. They can't help the fact that retarded poser scene chicks pretend to like them...
Most people buy their shirts because they like the way they look or because they see all of their peers wearing them.
I am a mild fan of TDWP I enjoy listening to them every once and a while. Mainly because I actually enjoy their melodies/keys. I love symphonic metal/blackmetal/metalcore w/keys.
I don't like the screaming vocals much, nor do I think the breakdowns are that great. They do have some really good songs that stand out tho. i.e Dogs can grow beards all over, scorpion deathlock, etc.
I have listened to this EP i think it isn't bad. I enjoyed it. Again I am not a huge fan of TDWP but I don't think they deserve all the hate that most people on here are giving them just because they are popular.
Everyone's a hater nowadays... Personally I think this is a great ep! TDWP have done it again. They're a pretty damn good band. Most bands now are just TDWP ripoffs.
*Facepalm
TWDP are a ripoff of every metalcore band that has ever existed.
I fail to agree. TDWP were THE premiere band that made metalcore one of the most popular genres of the day. All the other bands are definitely TDWP ripoffs.
Anyone who can cover a rap song and makes it sound extremely well is good in my books. It's just all those scene people who like them just because everyone else does. I will admit though, I don't care for 5 breakdowns in a song though.
I loved it, the first 3 songs especially. My two favorites are outnumbered and the first song (I still dont know if it's anatomy or escape) The sound effects in it are awesome
ppl if u dnt like the band leave. i know alot of ppl who love this band and im one of em. plz keep ur opinions to urself and comment and that bring me the horizon crap. that stuff sux this stuff is good. and metalcore is a genre look it up ppl. i would know i play in a metalcore band
Okay, first of all, Bring me the Horizon's material is way better (maybe barring Suicide Season) than any of the shit these guys have ever put out. Including this EP, which bored the hell out of me.
Second of all, the comments sections IS for the expression of opinion. I'm alright when someone says that they disapprove of a band as long their comment don't have bastard elitist connotations behind it.
Why is everyone hating this is actually an amazing ep, especially the topic . I love the devil wears prada and yea some songs I don't like but give them a chance people. I just kept listening to them and I started to grow with certain songs. If you just listen over and over again you will find songs you like. If you don't like the band period then just leave some people actually like this band like me.
I blame Hot Topic. If Hot Topic never existed "scenes" wouldn't exist. As for the EP? It's the heaviest thing they've put out so far. Sure, you don't see your big fat tat'd up guys as shows with a TDWP tank-top/shirt on but I'm 100% positive that is because this whole "scene" outlook thing, they probably DO like TDWP but don't wear the shirts because ever scene kid out there owns one. I own a few, I however am not scene. I hate scenes... I blame Hot Topic and scenes for people's negative views on this EP.
STARTOMAIDEN.. If u ever read this.. your review was ****ing shit!! Maybe instead of reviewing TDWP.. Go review some megadeth.. Or something u actually know about.. Cause its clear u have no clue what u are talking about when it comes to anything "core"
Conceptually, they beat a lot of bands to the punch. I do think they need to keep their musical ideas as fresh as their concepts. See Snapcase's last two discs for a refresher.
@stratomaiden, I'm gonna go ahead and fill out your butt-hurt form:
BUTT-HURT FORM:
Name: Stratomaiden
Nature of Butt-Hurt: Jealous of bands that are way more successful than me that actually have talent and can actually speak and write with decent grammar and eloquence.
Rate your butt-hurt on a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being the most painful): Well, definitely a 10... I was so butt-hurt that TDWP is actually good live (as of now, not before) and possess talent that my words, which usually come from my butt-hole but it was too butt-hurt this time, came through my mouth in the form of a sucky review that attacked an entire genre and band on the basis of pre-elementary grammar and the fact that I am a fanboy of an extremely narrow select group of bands that probably little to no one else likes.
Action taken for butt-hurt: I was given some lube from @skilletfan17 to help the butt-hurt feeling to go away, in hope that I would finally learn my lesson and not be a punk fanboy.
Though I did enjoy your over-the-top sarcasm, and though I did respect your right to say it, I would say that one writing with eloquence should never type, "write with....eloquence."
I must say that I gotta agree with a lot of the bashing. I liked this band at first when I was younger and was getting into this kind of music. With Roots Above and Branches Below was a fine album for the time being, but frankly, now discovering heavier music has really changed my view on this band.
I suppose if you're trying to get into hardcore music, some of their old stuff is worth going over, but in the end, this band is just plain. I listened to their last full length only cause Tim Lambesis from AILD was on one of the songs.
In the end, this is a child's band. It was cool when I was 17. If you get into real metalcore or just heavy bands, most people would agree with me. It's not because they're "scene" or anything like that. It's just that they're not that talented.
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i actually like the EP a lot. 
