
#17 TRA Studio Monday Madness
(2026-03-02) Songs played on our listening session at the TRA Studio Discord server. (Published songs only.) Are you a fan of rock/metal? Come along: https://discord.gg/tra-studio
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39 songs
3:20

5:18

80s style synthwave, cyberpunk, moderate tempo, cyberpunk heavy synth bass, lead instrument cyberpunk retro guitars, gritty male vocals, epic guitar solo, 80s retro vibe, synth arpeggios, neon soaked retro synths, echoing reverb
4:13

Guitars push through mix, Acoustic Post-Grunge and Alternative Metal Ballad that starts with a fingerpicked acoustic guitar, Heartfelt, Orchestral soundscape, Post Grunge Vocal style
3:49

4:03

Post-rock, alternative metal, powerful male vocals with back-up female vocals
3:58

4:58

5:27

Garage Rock, Slow Steady Drums, Distinctive Guitar, wailing solo, Raw effect, Thumping Bass, Male alt vocal, 90 bpm
3:35

hurdy-gurdy driven, 70's prog rock, psychedelic, raspy female vocals, slowburn, instrumental, progressive, elongated vocals
3:24

electronic, intense, industrial, chaotic, digital, glitch, self-destruction, emotional, psycho, fragmentation, haunting, explosive, crazy, online, validation, desperation, dehumanization, viral fame
4:23

Style: doom-infused metal, groove metal, dark cathedral pipe organ
Tempo: steady mid-tempo (95–110 BPM), driving but controlled
Mood: dark, imposing, lucid, restrained intensity
Guitars:
heavy low-tuned riffs, breathing, sustained chords, groove-focused patterns, minimal flash, emotional weight
Drums:
solid, organic groove, ritualistic and steady, few fills, strong impact, forward momentum without speed excess
Organ:
prominent dark cathedral pipe organ, atmospheric layers or harmonic support, sometimes rises during transitions
Vocals (optional):
firm, controlled tone
restrained aggression
clear phrasing
calm but intense delivery
4:29

Ode to the Unbroken
Studio
harpsichord metal, Beethoven meets Melodic Death Metal, continuously evolving track
2:28

Distorted acid synths twist over relentless electro-punk drum beats, establishing a tense, kinetic groove, Verses feature complex chord shifts and pulsing electronics, under endless whispered female vocals, The chorus explodes with fierce descending progressions and screamed vocals, layered with aggressive synth and frantic percussion, all escalating into a frenetic, chaotic climax
5:21

Ultra-violent Cinematic Deathcore × Melodic Electronicore × Industrial Glitchcore × DnB, 190 BPM, Vocal focus: relentless guttural growls + shriek layers, rapid-fire patterns
6:02

A dark and stoic, punchy progressive metal track, influenced by groove metal, Tuning Drop C#, 5/4 time signature, Wide stereo experience, Male baritone and Female gritty vocals, Avoid wall-of-sound, Polished production, clean, few textures, Intro is slowly built with powerful taiko-style percussion and low toms that create a relentless rhythmic foundation, Drums are acoustic and raw, Phrygian scales used, Deep and raspy voice, Clean vocal lines, Drum-led grooves and sparse production highlights the interplay; guitars and bass pulse with minimalist force, while percussion carves space, creating calm yet heavy passages, Melodic, prominent pure bass work, Song structure spirals, returning to ideas at higher intensity, escalating tension, Energy is built over hypnotic momentum, where listener gets absorbed, Guitar follow intricate polymetric riffing style
6:21

Ambient violin, piano, alternative rock, Illbient industrial, chill, lo-fi beats, dramatic cinematic 2-step, post-grunge, driving riffs, aggressive breakbeat, drumfunk, neo-punk
4:59

3:49

melodic moancore deathcore, drop C tuning, dual female vocalists, female fry scream guttural vocals verses, female clean soaring melodic chorus vocals, quivering trembling vocal moan into breakdown, female deathcore fry scream breakdown, pig squeal, deep guttural lows, heavy distorted down-tuned guitars, djent inspired chugging riffs, atmospheric open chords in chorus, slow crushing half-time breakdown, hard hitting snare, double kick drums, thick distorted bass, emotional raw energy, dark suffocating verse tone, explosive clean melodic chorus lift, no synths, no electronics, pure organic band sound, ‑male vocals, ‑piano, ‑synth pads, ‑electronic elements, ‑ambient wash, ‑clean guitar, ‑lo-fi, ‑pop production, ‑choir, ‑backing vocals, ‑auto-tune
5:22

Ultra-violent Cinematic Deathcore × Melodic Electronicore × Industrial Glitchcore × DnB, 190 BPM, Vocal focus: relentless guttural growls + shriek layers, rapid-fire patterns, stacked octaves for sheer impact, Riffs: downtuned chugs, pinch-squeal stabs, brutal stops, slam hits; drums: blast-run bursts, machine-gun kicks, half-time breakdowns, Still melodic: cathedral choir pads, minor-key supersaw hooks, string/organ lifts, haunting lead motif that returns each chorus, Glitch: stutter edits, bitcrush snarls, tape-stops, granular impacts, sudden silence voids, Arc: cold intro → escalating verse → monstrous chorus → rupture bridge → final chorus, hard cut
4:02

5:34

This deathcore track opens with static bursts, metallic clangs, and harsh feedback, conjuring disorienting chaos like an airline cabin mid-crisis
4:39

5:03

High-energy symphonic metal and industrial rock fusion featuring aggressive male vocals and a cinematic orchestral backdrop, The track is set in a minor key at a fast tempo of approximately 160 BPM, The instrumentation consists of distorted seven-string electric guitars playing chugging palm-muted riffs, a driving double-bass drum kit with a snappy snare, and a prominent orchestral section including staccato strings and brass hits, Synthesizer elements include gritty industrial textures and atmospheric pads, The vocals transition between melodic baritone delivery and intense, raspy screams, Production is polished with heavy compression on the drums, wide stereo imaging for the guitars, and a large hall reverb on the orchestral elements to create a sense of scale, The structure follows a traditional verse-chorus-bridge format with a breakdown section featuring syncopated rhythmic patterns
5:17

Full-band industrial horror rock at 120 BPM with triplet swing rhythm, Heavy mechanical drums and drop-D distorted guitars locked tightly to the groove, with fuzz bass driving underneath, Metallic percussion textures layered rhythmically rather than explosively, Low female contralto lead vocal in deep chest register — dark, resonant, steady, and controlled, Delivery remains melodic and grounded even in high-energy sections, Power comes from rhythmic articulation and vocal layering rather than increased volume, Verses close-miked and intimate, Choruses widen through stacked low harmonies and chant doubles instead of belting, Bridge delivered in fast double-time with smooth melodic precision and tight rhythmic phrasing, maintaining tonal control without shifting into shout range, Overall mix cold, ritualistic, hypnotic, and percussive — intensity builds through groove and momentum, not vocal escalation
4:16

Style: doom-infused metal, groove metal, dark pipe organ
Tempo: steady mid-tempo (95–110 BPM), driving but controlled
Mood: dark, imposing, lucid, restrained intensity
Guitars:
heavy low-tuned riffs, breathing, sustained chords, groove-focused patterns, minimal flash, emotional weight
Drums:
solid, organic groove, ritualistic and steady, few fills, strong impact, forward momentum without speed excess
Organ:
prominent dark gothic pipe organ, deep cathedral reverb, atmospheric layers or harmonic support, sometimes rises during transitions
Vocals (optional):
firm, controlled tone
restrained aggression
clear phrasing
calm but intense delivery
3:24

Bloom
v5
A blistering metal track surges with angular distorted guitars, punchy bass, and a relentless, mechanical drum groove at 130 BPM, Heavy sung verses, no slowdowns or breakdowns, High-energy, gravelly male vocals cut through dynamic shifts, from tight, high-octane verses to technical, slightly faster instrumental bridges, very high-energy breakneck choruses explode in major-key aggression before rhythm section tightens for builds and releases, Gritty, lo-fi mix with crisp, driving percussion and subtle hand percussion for mechanical texture
6:03

spacesynth, lofi, progressive rock, trance, relaxing and chill, slow tempo, progressive guitar with reverb and delay, soaring and relaxed guitar solos, retro vibe, synth arpeggios, spacey echo, space ambient, stereo panning effect, binaural, warm tape saturation, song length 5 minutes
7:56

Dark Synth Pop x Industrial Metal x Goth Rock, Horrorcore, Glitchcore, Progressive Metal, Full Power, High Intensity, Melodic, Cinematic, Dramatic, The song begins with an eerie, atmospheric intro of piano, synth pads, and distorted guitar arpeggios, glitchy textures throughout the song's soundscape, The vocals are clean, haunting and contemplative, building tension with thundering drums and booming glitching bass, Guitars in Pre-Chorus become distorted, vocals almost guttural yet expressive, The Chorus unleashes an explosion of sound: soaring, layered male vocals, a dominant full orchestra (strings, brass, choir), heavy double-bass drums, and distorted power chords, Verses are driving and urgent, The Bridge features a dramatic slowdown with sparse piano and an ethereal choir, leading into heavy, menacing guitar riffs and a deep, menacing spoken word, The song climaxes with an epic, melodic, shredding guitar solo and the most powerful final chorus
8:02

Midwest emo, melancholic and heavy, 140 BPM, open tuning (FACGCE or similar), Clean electric guitar with muted, darker twinkly arpeggios and subtle math-rock rhythm, Minimal distortion, slightly overdriven only during final chorus, Warm but subdued bass, Organic live drums with loose snare, soft room tone, restrained fills, no double-kick, Raw male vocal, very close-mic, fragile and slightly trembling, natural cracks left in, Verses intimate and low-register, Chorus emotionally strained but still clean, thin layered harmonies, no screaming, no soaring lift, Dynamic build through space and tension, not volume, Bridge drops to sparse clean guitar and exposed vocal before restrained final swell, Overcast, late-night, isolated basement atmosphere, Exclude metalcore elements, heavy chugs, industrial textures, EDM, pop-punk bounce, glossy production
5:27

Hands of Remedy
v4.5+
A dark, gritty alternative rock and industrial rock track with pulsing synth bass and electronic elements, Opens with a clean, delayed electric guitar riff and a camera shutter sample, Verses are intimate with breathy female alto vocals, Choruses explode with aggressive, down-tuned guitars and powerful drums, Bridge is minimal with whispered, processed vocals, Outro ends with feedback fading and a final gasp, Tempo 118 BPM, music key D minor
3:02

Ode to Iron Strings
Studio
harpsichord metal beethoven meets Melodic Death Metal, Viking Metal
3:54

Fast to mid-fast country rock with a funky groove and classic rock swagger, Bass-forward pocket with tight, confident drums and percussive muted rhythm guitar, accented by gritty rock guitar stabs, Groove-first and body-led, designed to sway rather than chant, Female lead vocal with a confident, slightly raspy mezzo tone, delivered with playful control and sultry swagger, Verses are syncopated and conversational; pre-choruses feel intimate and daring; choruses are melodic, rhythmic, and flirtatious with a Def Leppard–style rock-sex cadence, Bridge features a fast, confident country talk-rap dare before dropping into a funky instrumental break, Sexy, confident, late-night energy — not pop-country, not novelty
9:50

High-energy industrial noise and experimental soundscape characterized by rhythmic mechanical distortion and abrasive textures, The track features a relentless percussive foundation built from metallic clangs and heavy, distorted kick drums, Layered atop the rhythm are oscillating feedback loops, white noise bursts, and granular synthesis effects that create a sense of chaotic movement, The frequency spectrum is dominated by harsh mid-range grit and sub-bass pulses, with occasional high-frequency shrieks, The tempo is fast and driving, maintaining a constant wall of sound with minimal melodic content, Production is intentionally raw and overdriven, utilizing heavy compression and bit-crushing to achieve a lo-fi yet powerful sonic profile
3:19

Moody alt-pop with male vocals; dry, close-mic verse over pulsing synth bass and tight electronic drums, then chorus widens with airy pads, octave-doubled lead, and compressed sidechain swell; subtle reverse FX around the word “Gravity” and a late-song lift with distorted backing harmonies for a haunted climax
6:33

GAME CHANGER
v4.5+
Genres: Cinematic Orchestral Hybrid, Industrial Blues-Rock, Dark Jazz Trap
Mood: Swagger with consequence, dominance with confession, inevitability with cost
Tempo: 72 BPM (half-time), 74 BPM optional for alternate render
Key: C# minor (alt B minor)
Male Vocal: C2–G4, shadow whisper → velvet grit → cry-belt → confession whisper
Layering: multi-chorus stacks, stereo belt doubles, whisper echoes, bridge breath pan
FX Signature: shimmer bloom, ghost delay, static tear, vinyl smear, reverb arc
Instrumentation: noir piano, brass swarm, bowed ambient guitar, distorted sub, industrial percussion, analog pad, low strings
Sonic Traits: studio-grade polish, ultra-clean low-end, wide stereo brass, vocal-forward dominance, cinematic foley detail
Visual Atmosphere: ledger book, debts paid, father’s watch, smoke-lit sovereignty
Exclusions: no pop gloss, no funk bounce, no EDM clean builds, no lofi, no unfinished/raw mix


































