Earlier today a literal metalcore BOMB was dropped on the internet. A couple members of the pioneering metalcore turned rock band 18 VISIONS posted this on social media:
Based on this announcement, one can assume new songs will be released in the near future. Hopefully this means shows as well!! We are really hoping they go back to their heavier roots with these new tunes, but are happy just to know they are making music again.
For those who don't know, 18 Visions formed in the late 90's and had a TREMENDOUS impact on heavy music. They eventually broke up in the mid-2000's but were way ahead of their time in both sound and aesthetic. They never made the same record twice and oftentimes polarized listeners with their records. In fact, they are largely responsible for "fashion oriented" heavy bands becoming popular. Beyond that, their brutal mix of metal, hardcore, and rock influenced legions of bands across the musical spectrum. Chances are if you are newer to heavy music, a gateway band that you like was either influenced by or friends with 18 Visions. Anyways, here are some 18 Visions songs that will serve as a great introduction to a great band. These are also some of our favorites. For those already familiar with 18 Visions, let the nostalgia flow. What are YOUR favorite 18v songs?
Song: "She Looks Good in Velvet"
Record: Until the Ink Runs Out
Song: "One Hell of a Prizefighter"
Record: Vanity
Song: "Tower of Snakes"
Record: Obsession
Song: "Motionless and White"
Record: Best of
Song: "Victim"
Record: Self Titled
In no particular order
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3.sonic death monkey
2. Tower of snakes
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Also honobrake mention to vanity and I don't mind. The first time I actually heard anything I liked from 18V was a 4 song trustkill smaller at hellfest 2002. It featured Those 2 songs and two hopesfall songs off of satellite years. Now, both of those bands will be back in 2017. Unbelievablely amazing! - sean reilly
That's so cool! They honestly have way more than 5 songs that I like. I figured the tunes listed above could serve as good entry level songs for those who have yet to hear 18v. Vanity is definitely my favorite record though. I saw 18 Visions for the first time in 2002 when they played with Throwdown, Underoath, and Terror. Life changing experience.
DeleteI always loved that soundcloud from seven at the beginning of 'sacreligious murder' ... once I saw the movie I was super pumped to have made the connection... haha... miss those days when you couldn't look it up.. it was way more satisfying when you figured it out
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DeleteSo true! For better or worse, the internet has definitely made things wayyyy more accessible. I remember discovering bands through the liner notes of records. I also loved distros that people would set up at shows
DeleteThose are all legit tracks. But I'd swap out Victim for Isola in the rain.
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