
#12 TRA Studio Monday Madness
(2026-01-26) 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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28 songs
4:37

metal, Symphonic Scandinavian death metal: tremolo dual guitars in stacked fifths, blast beats that shift into half-time stomps, choirs and strings swelling under guttural male vocals, Verses are tight and riff-driven; chorus widens with soaring harmonized leads, layered screams, and an anthemic top-line, Bridge drops to choral/strings tension, then slams back with the most epic riff and gang vocals, harmony, death metal
4:44

Modern melodic metalcore with a strong emotional core, Polished yet heavy production, tight low-tuned rhythm guitars, punchy modern drums, and dynamic shifts between atmospheric tension and crushing intensity, Verses are restrained and moody with space for vulnerability, leading into soaring, hook-driven choruses with layered harmonies, Incorporates progressive flair through intricate guitar textures and rhythmic variation without overshadowing the emotion, Breakdowns are heavy but controlled, emphasizing groove over chaos, Vocals alternate between raw, expressive cleans and powerful, aggressive screams, focusing on introspection, resilience, and inner conflict, Acoustic solo
4:09

[STYLE: math rock / experimental post-rock, Battles rhythmic complexity crossed with Black Country, New Road emotional tension]
[TEMPO: mid-to-uptempo, shifting meters, polyrhythmic feel]
[MOOD: anxious, cerebral, restless, emotionally charged]
[VOCALS: male, baritone to mid-range, spoken-sung, urgent but restrained, British indie tone]
[INSTRUMENTS: clean and angular electric guitars, melodic bass lines, live drums with odd-time patterns, piano accents, subtle woodwind textures (optional)]
[GUITAR_STYLE: staccato riffs, looping motifs, sudden stops, interlocking patterns]
[STRUCTURE: INTRO (instrumental tension build) -> VERSE -> BUILD -> REFRAIN -> INSTRUMENTAL BREAK -> VERSE -> CLIMACTIC OUTRO]
[OUTRO: escalating repetition, emotional swell, instruments dropping out one by one]
[PRODUCTION: dry drums, forward bass, guitars slightly abrasive, minimal effects, live-band feel]
[Is_MAX_MODE: MAX]
[QUALITY: MAX]
[REALISM: MAX]
[REAL_INSTRUMENTS: MAX]
3:09

Hardcore punk, gritty lead guitar, mixed with a gritty 8-bit samples over a descending chord progression, the track races forward with rapid-fire drum and bass punk energy, Male vocals, now spoken now yelling
6:34

The track builds on stoic, minimalist riffs and a dense, militant groove led by pulsing bass, locking in with syncopated ritualistic drumming and metallic percussion, Guitars create relentless tension with stark, repetitive figures, Layered, ancestral chants and subtle occult textures spiral, intensifying the arcane and ritual feel as the production remains raw and sparse
3:13

j-Rapcore Metal-rap × J-Metalcore × Jersey-Club Rap, Drop-C# 8-string chugs, stop-cuts, tremolo runs, tritone stabs, pick-scrapes; blasts snap into jersey kick pockets, triplet snaps, clap stacks, then half-time slam drops, Anime-cinematic symphonic drive via violent strings, taiko, impact hits, brass swells, Female lead: whisper-rap pockets (STRICT 4-syllable bars) → clipped taunts → guttural growls → feral scream hooks; much more scream and growl density overall, Countdown gang shouts (ten→zero), FX: stutters, tape-stops, bitcrush, vocal chops, noise gates, hard mutes, kick-choke silences into final slam + symphonic hit
5:51

Technical Operatic Rock, Heavy Alternative, Virtuoso Piano Arpeggios, High Tenor Falsetto Singing, Long Vibrato Sustained Vocals, Overdriven Fuzzy Bass, Industrial Syncopated Drums, 130 BPM, Dark A-Minor to Triumphant D-Major, Redemptive, Cinematic, Gritty
4:07

heavy drum groove, sludgy distorted guitars, baritone male vocal, aggressive distorted vocals, rapid vocal delivery, electronic keyboard melodies, prominent grinding bass, monotonous spoken word vocals, pitch-bend effects on guitar, industrial noise, downtempo, industrial groove, ‑Metal vocals, ‑vocal sustain, ‑melisma
3:49

Bollywood meets Metal, India guitar and India drums, fierce funk-driven bass and guitar riffs collide with intricate metal drumming signature, percussive claps interlock with crunchy, palm-muted guitars; unpredictable breaks keep the energy on edge, strong female voice, harmonized vocals, back chorus, gated reverb, subtle synths, ethereal pads
4:26

gothic metal, minor blues key, fast groovy beat at 150 BPM in 5/4 time, lead instrument tenor saxophone, raspy and raw gothic female vocals, distorted riff guitars, slap bass, double kick drum triplets, intense drops, groovy tenor sax solo, greedy, selfish, covetous and demonic vibes
3:54

My Mother's Rebel! -V1
v4.5-all
female vocals, ## Song Blueprint: Rebel Anthem
Vibe: Heavy Blues-Rock / Cinematic Soldier March
Tempo: 84 BPM (Heavy Swagger)
Key: E Minor (Dark & Gritty)
### Structure & Melody
Intro: Low, deep "Ooh" chants + heavy boot stomps, Verses: Rhythmic spoken-singing; low, "cool" warning tone over a steady bassline, Pre-Chorus: Rising melodic tension; add a humming female choir, Chorus: High-power "shout-along"; simple, repetitive, and belted hook, Bridge: Double-time military snare; call-and-response with an "army" of voices, ### Production Essentials
Instrumentation: Distorted slide guitar, massive kick drum, marching snare, Gang Vocals: 5–10 voices shouting the bracketed words for an "army" effect, High Notes: Use distorted belts or "head voice" screams on "Back!" and "Revolution!"
The Stomps: Layer real floor stomps with a kick drum for organic weight
4:57

Nu alt-metal × glam rock; raspy male/female duet; 128 BPM; key Em; ~5:40, Down-tuned chug riffs (Drop C#), glam octave leads in choruses, heavy kick/snare, distorted bass; subtle strings/choir in pre-chorus & final chorus, Halftime verses → straight choruses; breakdown stomp → bridge duet (female lament vs male accuse) → final double chorus with gang shouts
5:30

3:53

8:49

4:07

funk, Epic Scandinavian 90s-style melodic death metal with layered distorted rhythm guitars, twin harmonized leads, and a mid-tempo march that erupts into blast-beat surges, Male vocals: deep, cavernous growls in the verses; soaring, tragic cleans in the choruses, backed by dark choirs and icy string stabs, Bass sits upfront with melodic counterlines, drums shift from stomping groove to tremolo-driven fury, Dynamic builds from sparse, mournful passages into towering, symphonic climaxes, rough edges preserved for raw, live energy, dynamic, beats, raw, melodic death metal, clean, emotional
4:12

Style: alternative metal, groove metal, industrial electronic
Tempo: mid to fast (120–135 BPM), constant energy
Mood: aggressive, dark, tense
Guitars:
heavy distorted riffs
punchy, syncopated patterns
strong stop/start dynamics
low tuning
Drums:
tight, aggressive groove
follows guitar or electronic lead
minimal fills, high impact
Electronic:
dark industrial / EBM-inspired
mechanical bass pulses
sometimes leads the track while guitars act as percussive accents
Arrangement rule:
ONE leader at a time (guitar OR electronic)
never full metal + full electronic at once
Vocals (optional):
raspy, worn vocal tone
natural distortion
emotionally tense
integrated into mix
3:26

multi-voice gang energy with post-rock and shoegaze textures; layers of harmonium and uilleann pipes swell alongside fuzzed-out guitars and crashing percussion, shoegaze, noise rock, anthemic, uplifting, with a tidal push-and-pull dynamic, punk, cinematic, rock, math rock, evoking the vastness of a stormy coastline, melancholic yet uplifting
3:25

HEADS WILL ROLL!-V2
v4.5-all
WITHOUT GRITTY VOCALS OR SCREAMS female vocals, K-pop x rock song inspired by "Heads will roll" by scarlett johansson
- *Tempo*: 130-140 BPM, similar to the original song's tempo of 131, 9 BPM, - *Key*: G# Minor, which is the key of the original song, This key fits well with the dark, edgy vibe of your lyrics, - *Melody*: Think powerful, soaring vocals with a mix of aggressive and melodic lines, Emphasize the strong, confident lyrics with bold, punchy melodies, Some chord progressions to consider:
- Verse: G#m - C#m - D#m
- Chorus: G#m - F# - D#m - C#m
- Bridge: E - B - G#m - C#m
To make it super catchy, focus on repetitive hooks like "Like my name!" and "I set the world on flames!" Experiment with layered synths, driving drums, and distorted guitars to create a massive sound
4:06

Industrial rock, new wave, goth rock, metal, post-punk, 90s rock, punk, aggressive, sharp vocals
4:33

metal, Symphonic opera metal with towering orchestral stabs, choirs, and double-kick onslaught, Very high, piercing female gothic vocals over minor-key strings, brass swells, church organ, and tremolo guitars, Verses are theatrical and dynamic; chorus explodes with full choir, stacked harmonies, and grinding rhythm guitars, Bridge drops to eerie strings and whispered backing vox before a dramatic final crescendo and held high note, opera, strong, symphonic metal
4:00

fierce funk-driven bass and guitar riffs collide with intricate metal drumming, all set in an unconventional 7/13 time signature, percussive claps interlock with crunchy, palm-muted guitars; unpredictable breaks keep the energy on edge, strong female voice, harmonized vocals, back chorus





























