Miss May I are back with their seventh studio album which dropped on 9/2 titled Curse of Existence (Sharptone Records) and like most bands recently, it came from within the depths of the Covid shutdown. They tackle the struggles of mental health that we all have unwillingly suffered with being isolated and limited to everyday life.
The metalcore legends bring the most melodic harmonies that really grab those heartstrings just to slap you in the face with a heavy breakdown. You’ll find yourself starting a mosh pit in your car or wherever you may be. But if you actually take the time to listen, you’ll hear that they not only have a great backing sound but their lyrics are meaningful and relatable to just about everyone.”Unconquered” being one of those songs on this album. It gives a perspective that most may not realize but I get chills when I listen to it.
So whatever your preference may be, meaningful lyrics or just straight up bone crunching riffs. This album has it all. Levi Benton (vocals) is one of the most powerful vocalists I’ve had the pleasure of seeing and whether he is on a stage or in your ear, he absolutely destroys with his harsh vocals. Accompanied by the cleans by Ryan Neff (bass, vocals), They are a force to be reckoned with.
Miss May I – Curse of Existence track listing
1. A Smile That Does Not Exist
2. Earth Shaker
3. Bleed Together
4. Into Oblivion
5. Hollow Vessel
6. Free Fall
7. Born Destroyers
8. Unconquered
9. Savior To Self
10. Bloodshed
Catch Miss May I on their headlining The Curse of Existence Tour with special guests Currents, Kingdom of Giants and Landmvrks.
Thursday, September 1 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
Friday, September 2 – Springfield, MO – The Riff
Saturday, September 3 – Dallas, TX – Amplified Live
Sunday, September 4 – San Antonio, TX – Rock Box
Tuesday, September 6 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile
Wednesday, September 7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent
Thursday, September 8 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
Saturday, September 10 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
Sunday, September 11 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
Tuesday, September 13 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
Wednesday, September – 14 Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
Thursday, September 15 – Lawrence, KS – The Granada
Saturday, September 17 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
Sunday, September 18 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop
Tuesday, September 20 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
Wednesday, September 21 – Montreal, QC – Theatre Fairmount
Friday, September 23 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Saturday, September 24 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
Sunday, September 25 – Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Smalls
Tuesday, September 27 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
Wednesday, September 28 – Greensboro, NC – The Blind Tiger
Thursday, September 29 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
Friday, September 30 – Horseheads, NY – The L
Sunday, October 1 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
Monday, October 2 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
Miss May I is:
Levi Benton – Vocals
B.J. Stead – Lead Guitar
Justin Aufdemkampe – Guitar
Ryan Neff – Bass/Vocals
Jerod Boyd – Drums
I’m Music Magazine Writer Teejay Poynter
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