Heavy Song of the Week is a Heavy Consequence feature that breaks down the best metal and hard rock tracks you need to hear every Friday. This week, the top spot goes to “A Song to Save Us All” by Alissa White-Gluz.
Alissa White-Gluz stepped out of her typical role as leader of Arch Enemy for the solo track “A Song to Save Us All,” a protest song against the fur industry and a rallying cry for the “Ending Real Fur” movement.
White-Gluz, who has a long history of activism, first offered the song as a Patreon exclusive before premiering the music video on YouTube and officially releasing the song on Thursday (February 22). Meanwhile, it also serves as the soundtrack of the documentary directed by Taimoor Choudhry. Finishing off real skin.
“Through 'A Song to Save Us All,' my goal is to amplify the voices of those silenced by the cruelty of the fur industry,” said White-Gluz. “Music has the power to transcend boundaries and evoke empathy, and I hope this song serves as a catalyst for meaningful change.”
The song itself is based on strings and a large orchestral arrangement, giving full priority to White-Gluz's voice and lyrics. His passionate delivery is reflected in the song's climactic build-up, which culminates in a crushing symphonic metal breakdown during which his voice ascends to operatic heights.
Honorable mentions:
Ace Frehley – “Cherry Medicine”
Even Ace Frehley seems taken aback by the positive reception and huge number of snaps he's gotten from his 10,000 volts individual. “I don't understand what's happening, but something is happening,” he said recently. FOX17 Rock and review. What happened was that Frehley teamed up with Trixter's Steve Brown to write these songs, and it seems that Brown unlocked Frehley's inner songwriter, the one who produced a decade of classic hits and deep cuts with KISS and surpassed headbangers ball in the 80s with his eponymous solo projects. On the latest single, “Cherry Medicine,” the positive trend continues with Frehley and Brown going full-throttle pop while dishing out churning chords and big vocal hooks.
I am the bully – “Eat My Smoke”
The Daytona 500 took place earlier this week, making it a prime time for new music from self-described “NASCAR thrash” band I Am the Intimidator. “Eat My Smoke” is the second single from an upcoming concept album about the late, great Dale Earnhardt, and all the novelties aside, the song is great. The classic doom-metal riffs made for some impressive vocal stylings from the project's mastermind and Portland metal veteran Andrew Stromstad, who sounds like he could lead both Judas Priest and a late '70s AOR band. Your love for the sport and for Dale manifests itself in the track's inspired content and production. Screw it, praise Dale!
Praying mantis – “Challenge”
Sadly, praying mantises are missing when it comes to the NWOBHM movement. The band's knack for melodies and harmonization often grouped them more with hard rock/AOR acts, but the emphasis on catchy guitar riffs and lead technical work was firmly rooted in the same metal fundamentals of Diamond Head and Iron Maiden. Praying Mantis is still going strong and this year celebrates its 50th anniversary with the release of a new album titled Challenge. The title track is a good example of the British band's ability to fuse pop sensibilities with the decadent guitar arrangements of the NWOBHM sound. The excellent lead work, the signature vocal harmonies… it's all here.
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