MASSIVE collaborations here! Guitar World has brought together the masterminds behind Soundgarden, Periphery, The Dillinger Escape Plan, and Animals As Leaders for the sake of making some awesome music. Dweezil Zappa even makes an appearance!
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“Optimist” – Tosin Abasi (Animals As Leaders) & Misha Mansoor (Periphery)
“Pessimist” – Tosin Abasi (Animals As Leaders) & Misha Mansoor (Periphery)
“Nanna Banana” – Ben Weinman (The Dillinger Escape Plan & Kim Thayil (Soundgarden)
“Vices” – Ben Weinman (The Dillinger Escape Plan & Dweezil Zappa
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You can get the tracks as a part of an exclusive subscription offer which can be viewed right here.
Asking Alexandria's previously unreleased EP "Under The Influence: A Tribute To The Legends of Hard Rock" is also a part of the package.
As the Golden God awards slowly approach, we here at
The Circle Pit want to help you decide who to cast your vote for in
each of the categories. Sure, you have your own mind (we hope) but maybe
we can help if you're stuck between voting for a band that's your
secret guilty pleasure and a band that actually deserves to win. And the
nominees are...
Comeback Of The Year
Aerosmith
Quicksand
Refused
SoundGarden
Tenacious D
The Darkness
Fe's Predictions
The
bands in this category are one that show it doesn't matter how old you
are, as long as you still have rock and roll in your heart, you can still
play music.
All of the bands have had welcoming comebacks with
their respective fanbases but it all boils down to how large and
computer literate their fan base is (kidding!). While Aerosmith has the
largest number of likes on Facebook as well as time under their belts,
popularity only goes so far. Yes, their album was a solid release but so
were the other albums from the other five acts in the category.
It will definitely be between Aerosmith and
Soundgarden. The Seattle based rockers in Soundgarden were pioneers in
the prog rock genre and Aerosmith is obviously a huge influence on many
in the rock scene.
Mike Thall's Predictions
This is a tough decision... Not exactly metal, but most of the bands are straight up classics. I agree with Fe because I'm betting Aerosmith or Soundgarden will take home the prize. It would also be rad to see Quicksand, Refused, or even Tenacious D win.
Song Of The Year
"Carry On" Avenged Sevenfold
"Run Free" Asking Alexandria
"In The End" Black Veil Brides
"I Ejaculate Fire" Dethklok
"Love Bites (So Do I)" Halestorm
"Blood" In This Moment
Fe's Predictions
First
off, Black Veil Brides go away. Revolver, please keep them out of your
awards shows we are begging you. The little scene girls ruin everyone
else's chances.
Second, this category features a majority of mainstream bands.
That's the thing though, they contribute to the most sales of songs and
playtime on everyone's iPhones. While Avenged Sevenfold and Halestorm
both had great years, their sound stays the same.
In This Moment and Dethklock have the upper hand
with how heavy their tracks are compared to their competition. But will
their talent override scene kid obsessions Black Veil Brides or Asking
Alexandria?
Well, "Run Free" actually shows some growth from
Asking Alexandria. But here's to hoping In This Moment wins over them.
I'm obviously all for girl power.
Mike Thall's Predictions
Wow... this is a shit category. I'm gonna have to give it to the hilarious / super talented Dethklok with I EJACULATE FIRE. Because a mummy ejaculating fire on everything and everyone is the most metal thing I've ever seen. And if you aren'ts metal, you ams dildos.
