Sohns
www.myspace.com/wearesohns
I had to double check the names on the lineup to make sure there wasn't a female fronting this band. Converge-y, kinda got a Hydrahead thing going on as well. Loads of Snapcase influence - gotta love that. Sohns have a 3-way split with two other bands on this list and a show at Rock Bottom Bar in San Antonio early next year opening for Planes Mistake for Stars.
The Grasshopper Lies Heavy
www.myspace.com/grasshopperliesheavy
Great album artwork right there. This band has the whole Pelican, Isis, Rosetta instrumetal thing going on. Super fucking epic, drivin by monstrous drumming and Mastadon-like riffage. Brutal and heavy. Got these guys playing in Austin on December 14th and I can't wait to check out this music live. This band is a few big shows and tours away from a big deal and loads of much-deserved national attention.
Make Your Own Maps
www.myspace.com/myom
Make Your Own Maps are akin to Refused, (International) Noise Conspiracy and similar dancey agro-punk bands. The band site everyone from "governments being ridiculous" and Noam Chomsky to the Weather Underground and Anthony Bourdain as influences, but I swear "What It Means to be a Waitress" is the hidden song on Shape of Punk to Come - isn't it?
