IOWA MUSIC SHOWCASE PODCAST - Episode 4: Iowa Metal Music

On this Valentine's Day weekend, we do a 180 from last time, and showcase some recent metal music from our fair state! Because what more's metal than the risk of getting your heart ripped to shreds! Yeah!

And, yes, IMSC can jump from hip-hop to metal! That's the way we roll, folks!

But seriously, Iowa metal, like Iowa hip-hop, is a thriving, if often neglected, scene! And, a surprise to some people, even Iowans, our metal scene is more than just Slipknot!

All the tunes here were sent in when I sent out word of doing a metal show on Facebook. Your music, metal or any different genre, can joined this esteem group! Just send an audio file or link to a free download to iowamusicshowcase@gmail.com!

If you want to know about the song or the artist, just click on the name...

Opening - Iowa Music Showcase opening by Dylan Boyle

Song 1 - "Day Late $hort" by HeavyWeight

Song 2 - "The Mirror Never Lies" by Unity

Song 3 - "Triplets (demo)" by Arent We All

Song 4 - "Mirrors (demo)" by The Point Past Insanity

Song 5 - "Angel on Sunday" by Lakeshore

Closing - Iowa Music Showcase closing by Dylan Boyle

All rights reserved by the composers and performers. Used by their kind permission.

To download
https://archive.org/download/IowaMusicShowcaseEpisode4/IowaMusicShowcaseEpisode4_vbr_mp3.zip

Next week: The early birds! Some of my first submissions!

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IMSC Ep 4 - Song 1: "Day Late $hort" by HeavyWeight

"Hailing from the small overlooked town of Muscatine, IA, HeavyWeight started out as just a means for 5 guys to play music while holding down the basic adult juggling act of family and work.  With musical backgrounds ranging from doom style rock/ metal to the fast paced hardcore style, HeavyWeight molds all these sounds into one solid monster wall of sound.

"Expect nothing less from HeavyWeight then a high energy show and a loud ringing in your ears when it's over."Mat
- from their website

Lineup:
Matt Parrott - Guitar
Jason Wieskamp - Guitar
Sam Koester - Drums
Scott Moomey - Bass
Nathan Regennitter - Vocals

Website: http://heavyweightiowa.wix.com/hvwt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeavyWeight.IA

Bandcamp: https://heavyweightiowa.bandcamp.com/

IMSC Ep 4 - Song 2: "The Mirror Never Lies" by Unity

"Unity is a Melodic Power metal band from Iowa.  It was formed in November 2010 by Alonso “Zo” Donoso.  Alonso decides to leave his previous band and start a new musical project.  Zo’s idea was to create music that was more European oriented and Melodic, yet powerful and raw.

"Unity’s music could be described as Melodic Heavy Metal with European Power Metal influences. Unity takes influences from different bands and backgrounds to create something fresh but yet classic with catchy riffs and powerful melodies."

- from their website

IMSC Ep 4 - Song 3: "Triplets (demo)" by Arent We All

"Founded by Des Moines based musicians & long time collaborators; Ben Shields, HorHey Pachelli and Mark Boals. Mike Farrell joined the band on vocals in 2010 after a tour of duty in Iraq, and Arent We All spent the next two years writing music. Finally making their debut in 2012 in Des Moines at The House of Bricks.

"Drawing influences from all the different genres of music that have influenced them throughtout the years. Arent We All strives to employ a unique sound implementing powerful drumming, unique bass riffs, and haunting guitar to bring this band together.

"Come see a show, listen to the music, watch the video, we dont care. Love us, hate us, tolerate us, doesnt matter. Just enjoy whatever music you want to enjoy, we just hope you enjoy ours."
- from their ReverbNation page

Lineup:
Mark Boals- Drums
Ben Shields- Guitar/vocals
Mike Feral- Vocals
HorHey Pachelli- Bass/ Vocals

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArentWeAllBand

ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/arentweall

Ep 4 - Song 4: "Mirrors (demo)" by The Point Past Insanity

"The Point Past Insanity originates out of Iowa & is a metal-core band that is still pretty fresh in the scene.They do however have an EP almost finished. They are heavily influenced by Oh Sleeper, The Haunted, and The Color Morale. They are pretty chill guys, catch them in town someday for an ecstatic performance!"
- Sophia Marie Wheeler - One Zine,One Love.

Lineup:
Stephen VanPoortFliet - Lead Vocals
Michael Fleming-Wiegand - Rhythm Guitar
Austin Bemisdarfer - Lead Guitar
Sloan Janssen - Drums
Nick Jordan -Bass

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thepointpastinsanity

ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/thepointpastinsanity

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-point-past-insanity

IMSC Ep 4 - Song 5: "Angel on Sunday" by Lakeshore

"Lakeshore is a four-piece new age music group with primarily rock/post-hardcore influences."

- from their website

Their influences include Blessthefall, Memphis May Fire, Hands Like Houses, Atreyu, Avenged Sevenfold, A Day to Remember, Bullet For My Valentine, I See Stars, and many more.

Lineup:

Spencer Cole – Drums/Vocals
Brice Berger – Lead Guitar
Taylor Davis – Bass
Luke McMichael – Vocals/Guitar

Website: http://lakeshoreband.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lakeshorebandofficial

Bandcamp: http://lakeshor.bandcamp.com/