The Australian metalcore band Parkway Drive have been tearing it up down under and are trying to break through the crowded U.S. scene as well. They are off to a good start, with their debut album being produced by Killswitch Engage's Adam Dutkiewicz.
The problem with metalcore is that it's hard to be innovative. There's only so much you can do with double bass, breakdowns and yelling vocals. Parkway Drive does their best, and actually have some really good riffs and some decent melodies. The lyrics are a little on the emo side, but the angry vocals cover that up pretty well. It's a very solid debut, and if you're a metalcore fan this is one worth checking out.
