This will probably be my last post today.  My motivation level is around a two and I think it’s best if I spare you anymore canned articles.

With some careful thought, the meager staff of Metal Call-Out discussed and agreed that we’d like to let you readers into our world a little more, so each of us will pick a week and tell you about whatever band we’ve been listening to the most.  Luck of the draw, my week is the first and the band getting the most love from me lately is Depressor, aka Vanja Gvozdanović. 

I first found Depressor on a random MySpace search (for another Depressor) about three months back and was instantly impressed by the first track ‘A Fork in the Road’.  Much to my surprise and delight, all of his albums are available for free download with links right there on his page. 
I assume to avoid confusion with the other Depressor band, this Depressor now goes by his full name, Vanja Gvozdanović.  With song titles like ‘My Playstation Passed Away’ and ‘Homework Aint Going To Write Itself You Know’, one might think this is another incarnation of silly, crappy auto-tuned deathcore/crunk/Nintendo/whatever, but this isn’t the case.  Vanja Gvozdanović is a composer, really and truly.  With music ranging from electronic, symphonic, (black) metal and generally dark ambient sounds, Depressor paints eclectic soundscapes intended for escapism.  (Escapism from the aforementioned ‘core’ genres as well as escapism from traditional black, thrash, doom, death metals or whatever you have.)  Thus far I’ve only heard one track that has vocals on it, the rest are instrumental, spanning anywhere from a few minuets to half-hour epics. 

Vanja Gvozdanović is a welcomed break from the monotony of my day-in-day-out sampling of metal all the time and for that, he receives my nod (and appreciation) for Staff Pick of the week.  Don’t take my word for it though, you can hear the track ‘It Can't Go On Like This Anymore’ by pressing play above, or you can visit his page here. 

 This week’s band-of-the-week is Maryland’s own, Anubis Unbound. As previously stated we are giving away a merch package featuring 2 CDs and a t-shirt from the band. All you need to do is register with the site (all it takes is and e-mail and username), and leave a comment on an Anubis Unbound related post- like this one!

To celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving, Metal Call-Out has teamed up with next weeks ‘band-of-the-week’, Maryland thrashers Anubis Unbound to give away a killer prize package. Included will be Anubis Unbound’s full length “Through Cursed Eyes”, the Doors of Redemption EP, and a badass t-shirt. To win all you need to do is create an account with Metal Call-Out (it takes about 3 min, and we never spam) then leave a comment (witty, stupid, serious, or otherwise) on either this post or any other of the Anubis Unbound ones. While you’re at it have a listen at their Myspace, HERE and whet your potential winners pallet. At the end of the month we will announce the winner. Go forth metal-heads, and good luck.

Earlier this week we were lucky enough to sit down with Ian Sharp, vocals of  With Faith or Flames for a sort-of e-interview. Ian is very well spoken, and I have to applaud him for making our first interview flow so well. See what we asked, and what he had to say after the jump. (Read - With Faith of Flames Interview)

After "headbanging to the same song for 12 hours in 40 degree weather", director Frankie Nasso and the crew of guys that call themselves With Faith or Flames, came out with this little gem of a music video.  Heir To the Viking Throne Video

Enjoy \m/

Also remember: The Cd giveaway goes all month long, and tomorrow Our interview with Ian Sharp goes up! 

 Did you know.. With Faith or Flames was formed in 2004 and three short years later were the first band signed to Stand and Deliver records, which now boasts such acts as: Flatline and Before We Forget. Here is the song "This Love Burns Black" from their 2005 independently  released album "Beneath the Heel of Oppression"

Thats right kiddies! For our very first music gear giveaways EVER, we have, for your listening satisfaction: Both Beneath the Heel of Oppression and A Conquest Triumphant. All you have to do to enter to win this is, (a) register with Metal Call-Out and (b) leave a comment on a With Faith or Flames entry on the site, telling us what you think! Remember we are always open for suggestions here and love feedback from you guys! The winner will be announced at the end of the month.

Did you know..... The band's name is derived from a section of lyrics in Counting Crows song "Ghost Train"? "  Took the cannonball down to the ocean/Across the desert from the sea to shining sea/I rode a ladder that climbed across the nation/Fifty million feet of earth between the buried and me".  Now enjoy the metal video Between the Buried and Me Colors Live YouTube video from their live DVD.

Did you know....Dan Briggs (BTBAM Bass) and members of Fear Before the March of Flames and Abigail Williams are in an experimental band called Orbs? Their debut album is expected soon.

Here is a cover of Mötley Crüe's "Kick Start My Heart" off of BTBAM's cover album "The Anatomy Of..."

Born from the ashes of Empire Falls and Prayer for Cleansing, with five studio albums under their belt and a sixth due out later this year, I present you with the band of the week: Between the Buried and Me. Enjoy this song from their 2005 album "Alaska", and keep coming back every day for more fun facts and music from BTBAM!