May 2025 "The Gateway" Playlist - Alternative Metal Authority
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7aY7WjCGySb3Lb4x79Dk5T?si=d4aab7b320354a14
1. Any Given Sin – Insidious (2023)
2. Cave In – The World Is In Your Way (2005)
3. Clown – Love (2021)
4. DAGames – United We Stand (2016)
5. A Day to Remember – Make It Make Sense (2025)
6. Engine – Fascination Street (2002)
7. Exilia – Stop Playing God (2004)
8. Future Palace – Roses (2022)
9. Gonemage – Crawlspace (2024)
10. Islander – What Do You Gotta Lose? (2022)
11. Lacuna Coil – Zombies (2014)
12. My Ruin – Ready for Blood (2008)
13. Nothing more – Jenny (2013)
14. Puya – Oasis (1999)
15. Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol – Shoo-in (2022)
16. Saint Asonia – Devastate (2022)
17. Sensor – Resistance Now (2009)
18. Toothgrinder – The Shadow (2017)
19. The Urge – Jump Right In (1998)
20. Vexes – Head over Heels (2019)
21. We Butter the Bread with Butter – Alles was ich will (2013)
22. The Wreckage – Breaking Through (2011)
Here are my thoughts on some tracks:
Any Given Sin – Insidious (2023)
5/5. Let's start with a high-octane track to love.
Cave In – The World Is In Your Way (2005)
4.5/5. Another amazing song! This is basically like early Queen gone f***ing heavy. Caleb Scofield performs some cool Coalesce-esque growls here. RIP
Clown – Love (2021)
4/5. Clown has a bit of influence from Korn and Deftones. I love it, though it's not entirely perfect.
DAGames – United We Stand (2016)
4.5/5. Absolutely hard-hitting! Drama aside, DAGames' songs are still amazing underrated work.
A Day to Remember – Make It Make Sense (2025)
5/5. Another memorable track to remember. Unleash the pain!
Future Palace – Roses (2022)
4.5/5. This one can sound so melancholic and malicious, sometimes at the same time. This dynamic track is one of, if not THE, best of its original album. However, other songs may fight for that position in this playlist.
Lacuna Coil – Zombies (2014)
4/5. There are still some great songs from this band, some of which don't have a music video but should have. I love the vocal balance between the two vocalists Andrea Ferro and Cristina Scabbia. I just wish the lyrics could've had a little more purpose.
My Ruin – Ready for Blood (2008)
3.5/5. How the f*** can Tairrie B pull off such impressive screams throughout this song?! So impressive! The music itself could've been better though.
Nothing More – Jenny (2013)
4/5. Sometimes there's no reason to fear letting out your dark struggles for the world to hear. You can't just hold them in for so long. And when you do let them out, don't let any haters bring you down. Vocalist Jonny Hawkins has dedicated this song to his sister Jenna and his aunt Jenny, both of whom having suffered from mental illness. This band has joined the league of alt-rock/metal bands my brother has been listening to, alongside Breaking Benjamin, Skillet, and Three Days Grace.
Saint Asonia – Devastate (2022)
3.5/5. This track is filled with powerful modern alt-metal, with a chorus of melodic wonder.
The Wreckage – Breaking Through (2011)
4/5. And just like Skillet and Breaking Benjamin, we have another hard rock/alt-metal anthem to encourage you to speak your mind. Quite great for a band that has only made a 3-song EP. This can help you run some laps, maybe even a marathon!