10 Best Live Acts In Metal Today
8. Parkway Drive
One of the biggest acts on the metalcore scene, Parkway Drive have built a rabid following since their formation in 2003, due in no small part to their impressive live performances.
Musically, the band are exceptional, from the guitar work of Pig and Jeff Ling, to the drumming of Ben “Gaz” Godon. In fact, their live sound is almost identical to that of their albums, with aggression on all fronts and little room for error. They also deliver some of the heaviest riffs in metal, resulting in many-a drunken mosh pit over the years.
The MVP of the group is certainly Winston McCall, who has fronted Parkway Drive from the beginning. McCall uses a totally unclean vocal style, and his screaming is brutal, gutsy, and utterly impeccable. Never missing a beat, McCall is one of the greatest frontmen in metalcore, and is the perfect man to front this incredible live band.