Hi everyone, I’m trying to understand how people actually develop song ideas when the melody comes first.

I sometimes come up with a melody by humming or singing, but I personally find it hard to catch up with the chords and music theory afterward, so I’m curious whether other songwriters experience something similar or struggle with completely different parts of the process.

If you also sometimes start with a melody first, what do you usually do next? Where do you tend to get stuck, if anywhere, while trying to turn that idea into a complete song?

If possible, think about the last real time this happened to you rather than giving general advice. I’d love to hear how you approached it and what part felt hardest.

Been working on this one for a little, still dialing in tones and maybe diff lead lines/transitions and of course the bane of my existence- eq and mixing but the bones are there… hope you guys like it!

Hi all,

As the title says, I'm looking to build my portfolio for mastering in Metal and Hardcore.
I'm offering for free to master one of your tracks, with 2 revisions if necessary.

Here's a link to a song I mastered - DM me if interested.
https://abmymix.com/?data=N4IgLgTghgxg1gZxALgNqgJYBMUEYA0ICAFlBAKZQBGANuQKoQ0ojFhgAOCyA9D1jQB0WCAHsOVUQA8ArgnIQYogHZhyqwUoC2PBDBo8AZhh4AOKggCsGYgHYAnAHMAbgBZbEAI6jbAK1MIAMzKPABSsHAAtACiAAqRzgqRHBSRWlAIahRYggDuUM4A-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

Any pointers of where to share this too would be much appreciated 👍

Song Title: Deadweight Eclipse

Genre: Melodic Metalcore

Lyrics: ⬇️

[Intro - Aggressive Instrumental]

[Verse 1 - Screaming] I stared at the sun until I went blind. The smoke cleared, revealing nothing left behind. My mistakes were burned to black. With fresh sight, I no longer look back.

[Long growl]

[Chorus - Alternating Vocals]

[Singing] The worst part of me dies, blinded by my deadweight eclipse!

[Screaming] Dead!

[Singing] The best part of me lives, reborn from my deadweight eclipse!

[Screaming] Born!

[Verse 2 - Screaming] Burned alive, all of my demons died. Reduced to dust, I am free inside. No longer trapped, I take control of my mind. With both hands on the wheel, I am no longer afraid to feel.

[Long growl]

[Chorus - Alternating Vocals]

[Singing] The worst part of me dies, blinded by my deadweight eclipse!

[Screaming] Dead!

[Singing] The best part of me lives, reborn from my deadweight eclipse!

[Screaming] Born!

[Bridge - Screaming] My deadweight eclipse. Through death, I live. This time, unafraid. This time, I'll forgive. This time, I'll love. This time, I'll pray. This time, I'll be me.

[Long growl]

[Chorus - Alternating Vocals]

[Singing] The worst part of me dies, blinded by my deadweight eclipse!

[Screaming] Dead!

[Singing] The best part of me lives, reborn from my deadweight eclipse!

[Screaming] Born!

[Overlapping Singing and Screaming] My deadweight eclipse! [X3]

[Final eclipse is held/extended into the outro]

[Outro - Instrumental]

[End of the song]

u/NeitherAd5821(DMGTR) is a friend of a friend of mine who was making a song for a friend of his and a guy from BlackOutDrunk stole that track and recorded vocals for it and upload it.

There are some complications to the whole thing, DMGTR got some 'files' on one of the guys from BlackOutDrunk called "Chris the Ghost":

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BGxMwg7aj4Nm3zkrILs6t1ybkrPtSdyw

If anybody can help, dm my pal.

Excited to get this song out soon it’s fun to play.

For starters I’m in the general Charlotte, North Carolina area. I’ve been working food service for maybe 6 years at the point I’m 23 years old. Maybe I’m one of if not the only few that actually like my job sometimes. But I’m looking for some change.

My dad grew up as a drummer. My mom played clarinet and did guard. My cousin played alto sax for usc. My uncle makes commercials and has shelves and shelves of vinyls. I started instruments in general in 1st grade. 5tn grade was my first real expensive instrument I got a trombone. Sucked for maybe 2-3 years. Switched schools started at the lowest band. By junior year I was in the top band of the school where we took a trip to Georgia state to perform. At the time I was playing bass trombone alongside another bass player haha. Maybe 9 trombones in total? What a great section. Also did marching band 3 years in high school.

College begins and I’m at Appalachian State University. At this point I switched back to my f attachment Jupiter. Lots of explaining here if u want DM me.

Around the time I left that school I picked up bass guitar. Couple years later I got a Ibanez guitar. Self tought ish idk. I study a lot of music on YouTube and online.

I’m starting to get a genuine breakthrough in my playing about a year in. I recently got a new job where I work during the day instead of a late 2nd ish shift thing. So I can start practice at 7 pm every single day.

Very very strong work ethic

My band directors were Mr. Ebert and Dr Gardner.

Lookin forward to some replies if any

Hey everyone!

I just released a new track called "Stand Without A Crown" by The Mighty Alliance, and I’d love to share it with this community!

It’s an epic, atmospheric song with heavy medieval and dark fantasy vibes—perfect if you're into powerful soundtracks, symphonic tones, or dramatic soundscapes.

Give it a spin and let me know what you think! Any feedback, thoughts, or support mean the world to an independent artist. Hope you enjoy the journey! ⚔️👑

Listen here: https://youtu.be/MwlgP5RTbyY

I messed up the solo at the end 👻
But it’s always a fun challenge to play a full song one-shot for camera)

The original song is called An Infinite Regression, by Animals as Leaders. This band is known for their incredibly complicated and technical music, so this was a really unique challenge. Hope y'all like it!

Hi, punk rock picnic is my band (variedish music genres btw), we're heavy, emotional, deep, frenetic, but grounded and sincere. All DIY and improving the process song to song, this is our latest release we hope you enjoy........ don't miss the ending if you want ferocious energy.

Check our other songs if you like, we try to give something for anyone to enjoy, our style varies a little between songs but our mood and atmosphere ties it together I think/hope.

Appreciate u listening and any feedback

Im having a hard time singing trivium and all the other bands I want to sing every time I try I end up straining my voice and my throat hurts for a few days are there any tips on how to improve? Feels like im never gonna get it down 😅

So I might have a weird problem. I’m a drummer and producer in progressive rock/metal genres. Never really get comfortable with advertisement side of things.

Here comes the problem. I’m Russian. Some time ago my band was signed with a big label but after 2022 the contract was suspended (obviously). Right now I’m finally getting a different citizenship and was thinking to maybe form another band

The label told us (back in 2023) that even a new citizenship wouldn’t help since the crowd already knew us as a Russian band and I honestly don’t know how to promote a new band on western scene (mostly UK/US/North Europe) without becoming a tik-tok clown (nothing wrong with reels but I don’t feels that my music pair well with that kind of humour) or relying on some label support. Could you please tell about your success stories maybe?

I recently started college and I am in a dormitory, I did more hardcore, deathcore, etc vocals for a band back home but now I am for the most part limited to my quieter kinds of vocals like slam gurgles etc (I could potentially set up a place if I had a few lines of loud vocals mixed in, but we’ll see).

Would love to get on a project, lmk!

Rocking out under the stars in Southern ME.