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EXCLUSIVE TRACK PREMIERE: 3′S “REACT”

Monday, September 19th, 2011 at 1:00pm by

Few modern prog rock acts are as compelling as Woodstock’s 3. They’re top notch musicians, of course, but they’re also great songwriters who never get bogged down in showing off their skills with their instruments or naval gazing — they just make great music, period. If you already know the band, than we presume you already have October 11 marked in your calendar as the day that Metal Blade will release 3′s latest, The Ghost You Gave to Me; and if you somehow don’t know 3 yet, will, now is a great time to educate yourself!

MetalSucks is proud to premiere “React,” a new track from the aforementioned The Ghost You Gave to Me. Check it out below, celebrate its awesome awesomeness in our comments section, and then go here to pre-order the album in a variety of formats prior to the October 11 release date. We promise you will be glad ya did!

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  • http://www.facebook.com/NathanDHoskins Nathan Hoskins

    The bgeinning sounds like a standard 3 song.  Dreamy, creepy, other-worldly.  I’m not sure that I like the effect with which Eppard is singing.  It’s a bit heavy-handed, but fits the song anyway, I suppose.

    The instrumentation is really simple.  I didn’t hear any flamenco-style guitar work that Eppard usually employs…not cool.  Maybe it was their goal to write a piece that just has a certain feel to it rather than nailing down a riff and another riff and a solo and yada yada yada?

    I’m a huge 3 fan.  Their live show is just the best.  This song certainly isn’t.  :(

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Patrick-T-Sheridan/82702701 Patrick T. Sheridan

      Shutup.

    • AyatollaAssahola

       I’m with you.  I love 3 so much.  But it’s missing something progressive.

      Even still, it sounds like a well-crafted song.  Eppard is a songwriting genius.  If you’ve any doubt, check out his solo acoustic record.  I think it’s called Paint by Numbers?  I don’t remember offhand, but I could probably sing every note of every song (albeit terribly).

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=21600393 Tim Hall

        Solo acoustic record is called “Been to the Future” and it’s mindblowing!!!

  • Enemyofgod72

    It was about what I expected to hear from 3. I can’t figure out why this band doesn’t get more airplay on the radio since everything I’ve heard from this band seems built for radio. I don’t necessarily mean that in a bad way but their sound seems very marketable yet Metal Blade has done a poor job promoting this band since their sound, IMO, should have mass appeal.

    • Alex

      I think it’s the band name. It’s not very marketable.

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=21600393 Tim Hall

        I agree that it’s hard as hell to look them up on the ‘net.  They were GONNA call the album React but decided on TGYGTM because of that fact!  So just tell anyone you wish to bestow this great band upon to look up 3 and Joey Eppard at the same time or send them some direct links.  Their sound is very marketable on some tracks (like this), but unfortunately the music industry is not looking for songs that for even one second make you ponder textures, dynamics, and lyrics…been to a club or listen to rock radio lately? Those days are over.

    • Alex

      I think it’s the band name. It’s not very marketable.

    • http://www.facebook.com/vinnyedwards Vince Edwards

      I work for Metal Blade. We have a spent A LOT of time and money on this band. You have no idea what we go through to try to get our bands on radio, tv, etc. It’s not as easy as you think, no matter what the band sounds like.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500013916 Bill Steinbacher

    Awesome!

    3 never fails to amaze me.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500013916 Bill Steinbacher

    Awesome!

    3 never fails to amaze me.

  • Mike S

    Absolutely love this band

  • Mike S

    Absolutely love this band

  • Patrik

    What a breath of fresh air this is.. From what I’ve heard so far this album and Opeth’s Heritage will be the best non-growling albums of 2011.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Michael-DiBari/547916412 Michael DiBari

    Sounds really good. I’m pretty excited for this release now

  • The_I
  • Fuck This

    it’s like the bastard child of kayo dot and cynic being ass raped by panic at the disco. that might be why it’s a hard sell.

  • http://profiles.google.com/scorpion1001 willie diaz

    definitely stoked on that track, cant wait for the new record! 3 is the shit

  • CallPastorJerkface

    This song reminds me very much of late 70′s/early 80′s MOR rock ala Journey, Asia & Toto. It’s more progressive than, say, Loverboy but I wouldn’t call it prog rock.

    Love that chorus!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=21600393 Tim Hall

    I love the beginning! It kind of reminds me of a creepy waltz. The imagery it evokes is amazing.  I will always stand by this band as the best of the recent generation and anyone I’ve introduced them to will say the same — they’re still best kept secret in music (but undeservedly so, SPREAD THE FREAKIN’ WORD). Not to mention Joey is one of the best guitar players to grace the Earth.  The man MADE UP his own style of playing for chrissakes – and was kind enough to teach me in a couple of one-on-one lessons a couple years ago and has since changed the way I look at music. They’re humble dudes that write amazing tunes!

    Check out the tracks “Numbers” (very progessive, almost “jungle beat” verses!) and “High Times” (very similar to this track)…they’re streaming on various sites on the ‘net as well.

  • D Rosenkoetter

    This is such a great song! I’m so excited to get this album!

  • jammindude

    I like it!  Very strong single! 

  • Marco

    What a pleasant surprise! Amazing. Just listened to this song 4 times in a row. Definitely gonna check out that album.

  • Mike See You In Courtnoy

    fuck me this is catchy

  • Jesiah Wurtz

    everything i hoped it would be and more.

  • Anonymous

    Yea… I’ve always liked 3 and this song sounds great,BUT, what happened on Revisions?? It’s like if Coca Cola lost the formula and then found it again,ha, kinda like New Coke. Remember that?

    • aaaaaaaaaa

       Revisions was comprised of songs from their early days, back when their songwriting was still finding its way. The only thing new about it was that they did rerecordings. Makes sense that it doesn’t work as an ample followup to something as awesome as The End is Begun.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=9391234 Ryan Sean Heron

    am I the only one who thought this was going to be about Hank 3? wishful thinking I guess. he did just put out 4 albums. two of which are country and the other two are straight up fucking metal and deserve to be covered by this site

  • http://revoluzik.com/ Vito

    React is so remarkably good.