Blood of the Bull

For a brief but significant period around 15 years ago, UPON A BURNING BODY appeared to be modern metal's next big deal in waiting. Shrewdly hedging their bets between outright brutality and the snappier, more commercially viable end of the metalcore scene, the Texans brought a certain swagger and unapologetic party vibes to the sometimes-po-faced American metal realm. Unfortunately, the extracurricular antics of frontman Danny Leal eventually threw the band's reputation down the nearest venu...