Maneuvers is a Burlington, Vermont rock band. I don't know how they would describe themselves, but I would describe them as post-hardcore with emo and math-rock influences. They list greats of those genres such as Drive Like Jehu, Fugazi, At The Drive-In, and Jawbox as influences. They pull off this sound very well. Just listen to "Mare Oceanum" and try to tell me it's not catchy. Also, their drummer is pretty damn good.
Sadly, I missed them at Indiecon. I should be seeing them at
242 Main with
Amadis and
cccome? on January 28. It should be a good show.
Recommended Albums:Their EP The Soothing Sounds Of Sirens is out now.
Official WebsiteOfficial MyspaceManeuvers live at
242 Main for Indiecon 2007
More Maneuvers live
Romans is a Vermont metalcore band. They incoroporate post-metal influences from bands like Pelican or Isis, and some mathcore. They've produced their first album themselves. They've been gaining a lot of notice in the VT scene lately, so you might want to be watching them.
The Dillinger Escap Plan is a rather influential mathcore band. They are on the excellent Relapse Records. Their sound has changed over their career, moving away from their more straight-up mathy hardcore sound, and incorporating more eclectic influences. This has produced mixed results. Their line-up has changed even more than their sound, with guitarist Ben Weinman as the only original member left. At their best, they create uncompromising and intelligent music.
