May 2021 "The Gateway" Playlist - Metal Academy Radio

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7aY7WjCGySb3Lb4x79Dk5T?si=10050be00fc944da

Tracklisting:

01. Melted Bodies – “The Rat” (from “Enjoy Yourself”, 2020)

02. Mushroomhead – “I’ll Be Here” (from “Beautiful Stories For Ugly Children”, 2010)

03. downset. – “Anger!” (from “downset.”, 1994)

04. Faith No More – “The Crab Song” (from “Introduce Yourself”, 1987) [Submitted by Daniel]

05. Prophets Of Rage – “Prophets Of Rage” (from “The Party’s Over”, 2016)

06. Limp Bizkit – “Re-arranged” (from “Significant Other”, 1999)

07. Mordred – “The Strain” (from “In This Life”, 1991)

08. Serj Tankian – “Electric Yerevan” (from “Elasticity” E.P., 2021)

09. Demians – “Feel Alive” (from “Mute”, 2010)

10. Sugar Ray – “American Pig” (from “Floored”, 1997)

11. Waltari – “Dedicated To The Flyers” (from “Torcha!”, 1992)

12. Papa Roach – “Last Resort” (from “Infest”, 2000)

13. Deftones – “Ohms” (from “Ohms”, 2020)

14. Gruntruck – “Tribe” (from “Push”, 1992)

15. Paradise Lost – “Mouth” (from “Believe In Nothing”, 2001)

16. Adema – “The Way You Like It” (from “Adema”, 2001) [Submitted by Vinny]

17. Sevendust – “Desperation” (from “Blood & Stone”, 2020)

18. Bring Me The Horizon – “Ludens” (from “Post Human: Survival Horror” E.P., 2020)

19. Suicidal Tendencies – “Can’t Stop” (from “The Art Of Rebellion”, 1992)

20. Chevelle – “Mars Simula” (from “Niratias”, 2021) [Submitted by Xephyr]

21. The Bread Scientists – “Starburst” (from “Troposphere”, 2021)

22. Ultraspank – “Crumble” (from “Progress”, 2000)

23. Clawfinger – “The Price We Pay” (from “Life Will Kill You”, 2007)

24. Disturbed – “Asylum” (from “Asylum”, 2010)

25. Architects – “Black Lungs” (from “For Those That Wish To Exist”, 2021)

26. Tallah – “Too Quick To Grieve” (from “Matriphagy”, 2020)

27. Devin Townsend Project – “Awake!!” (from “Addicted”, 2009) [Submitted by shadowdoom9]

My thoughts on some tracks (including my suggested ones):

Paradise Lost – “Mouth” (from “Believe In Nothing”, 2001)

3/5. A rock song from a usually gothic/doom band that might have inspired the post-grunge movement with bands like Seether. My brother who's into Seether and other post-grunge bands would like that song.

Bring Me The Horizon – “Ludens” (from “Post Human: Survival Horror” E.P., 2020)

4/5. This EP marks the return of the metal side of Bring Me the Horizon that was absent after the grand Sempiternal. This amazing song is also in the Death Stranding soundtrack. Ludens is the name of the mascot for Kojima Productions, the company that made Death Stranding, proving once again that this song is a contribution to the game soundtrack. The return to their heavier form can be prominently found near the 3-minute mark. This band has far more potential than Falling in Reverse. BMTH has been given a break from metal, and now the break is over. Welcome back!

Disturbed – “Asylum” (from “Asylum”, 2010)

4.5/5. This track has the alt-metal instrumentation to expect from the band! David Draiman's first words here are a passionate shout of "Release me!" I actually like this song much more now than when I listening to the band 9 years ago, probably because the heaviness I can definitely tolerate much more. The hook is worth repeated listens; "And the loneliness is killing me!" A hard-hitting radio single!

Devin Townsend Project – “Awake!!” (from “Addicted”, 2009)

3.5/5. A great song to end its album and this playlist, despite not having ex-The Gathering singer Anneke van Giersbergen.