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Exclusive: Unearth rocks music games in new music video photo

On November 10, metalcore band Unearth will release a special edition set of its 2008 record, The March. Distributed by Metal Blade, the set comes with bonus tracks as well as a DVD of music videos, tour footage, making-of footage, live clips, and more. 

Okay, so what does this have to do with videogames, you ask? Up there is the world exclusive premiere of Unearth's music video for their track "Grave of Opportunity." The theme -- a kegger/party featuring videogames, more specifically, Guitar Hero.

"With our video for 'Grave of Oppounity,' we wanted to give the vibe of a party meeting music," says Unearth vocalist Trevor Phipps. 

Looks a lot like a few parties we've been to except we've never actually been in the videogame. But we're working on it, trust us. In the meantime, we'll just have to live vicariously through Unearth. (Editor's note: Hey, I totally had that Faith No More shirt!)

If you're looking to be brutalized live, Unearth kick off its tour with Hatebreed, Cannibal Corpse, Born Of Osiris, and Hate Eternal next week.


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Overcrowd's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 12:28
Overcrowd
Not a huge Unearth fan, though they've got some great songs. But that's an awesome video...

Sounds like a badass tour, too. Especially with Hate Eternal; anyone who's ever heard them knows how mind-crushingly brutal they are.
The Silent Protagonist's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 12:35
The Silent Protagonist
Wow, never heard of Unearth but the talent disappeared once the "singing" started.
Riegel88's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 12:46
Riegel88
@Silent, just because you don't like screaming doesn't mean you should bash it. It actually takes a lot of practice/training to do it. They are pretty fun live, haven't listened to them in years though.
JynxShot's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 12:47
JynxShot
His score goes up then back down.

Motherfucker should use his star power.
ThyHorrorCosmic's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 12:50
ThyHorrorCosmic
@Riegel88, I kind of agree with Silent, the actual "singing" parts aren't very good IMO, the screaming on the other hand sounds pretty good.
Nathaniel607's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 12:56
Nathaniel607
Meh... screaming can be okay. This bands actually kinda okay.

Also, Riegel, listen to Ayreon's "Loser". It uses screaming extremely well.

We seriously need a "Metal Discussion" forum. Unless it already exists on here... I'm not taking any notice ATM lol.
TripleZer0's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 12:59
TripleZer0
If only the parties I went to were like this. Too bad only a small handful of my friends are metalheads.

Interesting idea for a music video though.
TripleZer0's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 13:00
TripleZer0
Sorry to double post but just noticed Phil Labonte from All That Remains make an appearance during the guitar solo. Ha awesome!
-PL-'s Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 13:05
-PL-
I like Unearth but all of these metalcore bands sound exactly the same.
Diverse's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 13:11
Diverse
Awful. Simply... awful.
Br0th3rGr1mm's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 13:25
Br0th3rGr1mm
Guitar Rift that Iron Mainden didn't put on an album back in 1985...Check!

Gimicky video theme....Check!

Some guy "Singing" (yeah, right) at the top of his lungs in a uber-scary gutteral tone....Check!

Yep...it's a modern Metal Classic, no doubt.
Mauer's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 13:25
Mauer
@ThyHorrorCosmic, bad ass avatar!

I havent liked Unearth since The Oncoming Storm, their last 2 albums were kinda lame.
Soilborn's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 13:39
Soilborn
"Guitar Rift that Iron Mainden didn't put on an album back in 1985...Check!

Gimicky video theme....Check!

Some guy "Singing" (yeah, right) at the top of his lungs in a uber-scary gutteral tone....Check!

Yep...it's a modern Metal Classic, no doubt."

Jack ass who looks for any excuse to not like a band, check. Just enjoy something that a band had fun creating, okay?
-PL-'s Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 13:43
-PL-
Doesn't sound anything like Iron Maiden anyway. Dual guitars != Iron Maiden.

It does, however, sound like every other metalcore band that rips all of their guitar riffs from Whoracle/Colony era InFlames albums.
Soilborn's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 14:24
Soilborn
Of course it IS worth noting that this band has been around since 1998. These aren't some newbie schmucks cashing in on a trend, they INVENTED the trend.
Br0th3rGr1mm's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 14:54
Br0th3rGr1mm
Oh I'm sorry, did I rub a fan nerve the wrong way?

They INVENTED the trend of screaming into a microphone with some mediocre metal rift behind it? Really? If you've got their address I'd like to send them a huge shoebox full of dog crap as a thank you for that contribution to the downfall of western civilization.

Just For the record, I kinda like the actual music itself...My first concert was Blue Oyster Cult warming up Black Sabbath, but it's the unintelligable growling that passes for a vocal line that I take issue with.

@Soilborn - While I may be a Jack Ass, I'm not looking for ANY exuse to not like a band, but I do call it how I see it (or in this case, hear it). I CAN'T enjoy it when I've got some guy screaming and grunting at me in some pseudo death voice purely to be a "kewl gimick". If these guys actually invented that sound (which I doubt...heard it long before 1998), they need to grow up and move on. From the other comments here, maybe they should have considerd that a several CDs ago.
Soilborn's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 15:14
Soilborn
There's a difference between a preference and being uninformed. Unearth was one of the first "metalcore" bands. This is not an arguable point, it's considered a fact within the genre. You having a preference for music that isn't screamed doesn't make them a bad band, it just means you dislike the vocals. The problem I have with this is people (i.e. you) would rather trash talk the vocal delivery because it's something you don't understand. If you don't get metal, then you never will, and it's a waste of my time to argue the point. The least I can ask you to do is respect a band that has devoted their lives to creating music and spending 9 months out of the year away from their families to try and earn a living. You can either be a dick about it or enjoy something that's a little outside the norm. Your choice.
Ungodlywarlock's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 15:18
Ungodlywarlock
Hey Br0th3rGr1mm....Quit calling it a "rift", it's "riff".
Killrig's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 16:08
Killrig
As someone who is already an Unearth fan, that was awesome.
JynxShot's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 16:31
JynxShot
Upon further review I think these guys are really good at Guitar Hero, and I think they should probably pick up real instruments and start a band some time.
Occams electric toothbrush's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 16:34
Occams electric toothbrush
This music reminds me of the patient mother who pats the tantrum-throwing child on the head and goes about her day.
Overcrowd's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 19:27
Overcrowd
@Soilborn

Earth Crisis, Shai Hulud and Converge were (give or take a few bands, but definitely not Unearth) the originators of Metalcore.

I pretty much hate the genre and even I know that.

Also, I'd like to point out that Metalcore is an extremely watered-down genre of metal, being that it fuses hardcore. Using it as an example when dictating the nuances of metal as a whole is a bad idea. Should've used Thrash, Death, or Prog.
Noah's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 19:32
Noah
That was a fun video...loved the Crimson Moonlight shirt on the male drummer
Grandmas Boy's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 01:58
Grandmas Boy
Fucking love Unearth, Zombie Autopilot is one of the greatest songs ever. But it seems like they drink too much before their shows, because they can never nail the solos lol.
Strife381's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 03:13
Strife381
fucking bro party
Soilborn's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 09:20
Soilborn
@Aurion - I'm well aware. Your point is moot, though, because that doesn't change the fact that @Br0th3rGr1mm is a completely misinformed and willingly ignorant individual. How would that change anyone's views anyway? If they aren't going to give something like Unearth a chance, then bands like Hulud and Converge would go even further over their heads. I'm sure Matt Fox would agree.

Can't we all just enjoy the god damned video?
Stealthy Robot's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 13:10
Stealthy Robot
That was stupid.
TheDreadHawk's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 16:59
TheDreadHawk
I don't like the video. Huge fan of Unearth, but this video is just so silly.

Also: pompous music pricks can fuck off. Kthnx.
TheDreadHawk's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 17:05
TheDreadHawk
Also, also: I'm going to see the tour. If only to support my homeboys Born of Osiris.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 19:28
Dexter345
Chee-sey.
Mandarin Haggis's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/27/2009 21:50
Mandarin Haggis
Looked like they were having fun. Regardless of the genre, what matters is that GH is acknowledged. It's actually something along the lines of what I wished Weird Al would have done when he directed POTUS's "Mixed-Up SOB."
Soilborn's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 11:35
Soilborn
No one is allowed to have fun anymore without being yelled at by someone on an anonymous e-soap box. Whatever, I enjoyed the video and will definitely see this tour!
TheRealist871's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/28/2009 12:31
TheRealist871
I love old Unearth. Endless and My Heart Bleeds No Longer...
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