what are your guys thoughts on the new song?

Copied from the post in /r/Yogscast because I saw that one first :P

Yeah the screaming is just really poor to be honest, they really aren't Sparkles* forte, they're really just yelling and trying to force the sound rather than distorting it like screaming is supposed to. If they want to incorporate heavier elements then his voice really needs to work on getting a more gritty sound, with both clean and screamed vocals.

Instrumentally, loving Parv's new 7 string, but if he wants to use a 7 string Kogie needs a 5 string, or at least to tune down. The octave relationship between bass and guitar is important as a foundation for a song, but with this song they're both stuck playing the same notes because Kogie can't play any lower and it really doesn't sound great. Sometimes doubling up on the same note can sound good but there's a reason most bands don't do it 24/7. Also maybe just for this song but I hope Parv doesn't get carried away chugging down on the low B string for the whole album, though it is encouraging some Prog Metal stuff which I LOOOOVE.

Use of synth is top notch as usual GG Sparkles*. Kogie's bass is good but again, doubling the guitar makes them both sound weaker. Leo's drumming is getting even better which is great. Overall the song is good with a catchy chorus, but I wouldn't call it one of my favorites. Always excited to see what new ideas and direction these guys pursue though. Which actually reminds me, I have heard among fans that they aren't doing songs (or at least lyrics) based on anime, which begs the question are they still calling themselves Gaijin Rock or have they decided to market themselves as Progressive Rock, maybe Electronic Rock? If so I'm a little sad because I've been writing my own 'Gaijin Rock' songs in the hopes of forming a band, but as long as they keep making good music I don't mind.

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