Tarby’s Everfree album is an underrated classic of pony music. The prog metal artists always manage to show just how creative and expressive this fandom can be. For its eleventh anniversary, Pathfinder Project took up Tarby’s mantle and covered one of its flagship songs. Settle in for 10 minutes of this one-man band performing his version of One Wish!
Metal
Elias Frost – LORD OF CHAOS | Metal
MLP and metal music are a paradoxical but classic combination, and Elias Frost is one of the musicians who carries this unlikely torch. He has brought raw vocals, shredding guitars and banging drums for this track about your favourite draconequus menace.
RavenFlight – Break the World | Metal
One of the newer musicians to the fandom, RavenFlight, has been pumping out metal bangers like “Break the World”, a fantastic song about Discord’s love for Fluttershy and how far he’s willing to go to protect her. It opens with dark and sinister ambience, accompanied with fun, edgy guitar riffs. It features screaming vocals which are well performed and perfectly match Discord’s character, and sprinkled throughout are chaotic electronic melodies and effects. Make sure to check it out; you certainly wouldn’t want to evoke Discord’s wrath.
El Nulevoe – Eyes Of Gilded Amber | Thrash Metal
El Nulevoe’s Eyes Of Gilded Amber hits like a thrash metal cannonball, opening with razor-sharp riffs and breakneck tempo that immediately transport you to the golden era of ’80s thrash. The song rides a furious wave of shredding guitars and pounding drums, perfectly complementing its chaotic and hilarious lyrics about a legendary half-eagle, half-lion scone-baking powerhouse. Between the blistering solos and tongue-in-cheek storytelling, there’s a delightful tension of sheer aggression and absurd humor that keeps the listener hooked. By the time the track surges into its climactic passages, it’s impossible not to be swept up in both the technical prowess and the sheer audacity of the narrative. Fans of fast riffs, classic thrash energy, or just gloriously over-the-top songs will find themselves grinning through the chaos. Eyes Of Gilded Amber proves that ferocity and fun can coexist in perfect harmony.
El Nulevoe – Solidarity (covering PrinceWhateverer) | Metal
Almost 7 years since the release of the original, El Nuevo has picked up one of the most famous tracks of this fandom and gave it his very own sound! The cover is inspired by the style of Andrew W.K. and is infused with the sound of El Nulevoe (plus a quick stream clip from PrinceWhateverer), and the end result sounds fantastic! Definitely give this lovely cover a listen!
Koron Korak & StableTwoStallion – Changeling Invasion | Industrial Metal
Koron Korak & StableTwoStallion bring the heat with “Changeling Invasion”, a powerhouse of industrial metal that grips you from the first note. The track kicks off with a methodical, heavy bassline that sets a haunting tone (always appreciate a good bassist!), accompanied by eerie vocals that shift between English and French, adding an extra layer of mystery. Just when you think you’ve settled in, the track explodes with massive drums and ferocious black metal-inspired guitars, delivering a relentless assault. The contrast between the brooding verses and the hard-hitting choruses creates an electrifying push-and-pull dynamic that keeps the energy high and the listener engaged. Whether you’re a die-hard industrial metal fan, or just looking for something intense and immersive, this track is an absolute must-listen.
SnowShovel – I Won’t Sleep Tonight (feat. PrinceWhateverer & Blackened Blue) | Metal
Oh man, looking back, I never realized how much I missed the 2017-2018s style of Brony rock/metal, where names like PrinceWhateverer, Blackened Blue, Sable Symphony, Bronikoni, and more dominated the scene, transitioning the genres to what they are today & inspiring the next generation of rock musicians. While those days are over and the blanket rock genre has naturally evolved because of it, I can’t help feeling a twinge of nostalgia for one of my favorite eras of the genre while listening to this song by SnowShovel. Featuring the legendary team up of PrinceWhateverer on vocals and Blackened Blue on the screams, this song has all the energy and agency that has me banging my head along, especially at the driving chorus. And I can’t give the midway transition into & through the guitar break enough praise either! It’s a whole different energy, and one that you have to experience for yourself to understand.
Blackened Blue – Villain (Cover) | Metal
Ohoho~ Let’s indeed get villainous! This cover performed by Blackened Blue brings forth Opaline’s song in a more metal fashion, and it is marvelous! Truly, the pleasure-ability and joyfulness to be evil has never felt better. Next to the fact, that it feels good to see G5 getting some love. This cover is a great piece of work, and it’s HIGHLY recommended for those who share a passion for villainy and evilness. Great work, Blackened Blue. I look forward to writing for you again!
El Nulevoe – Power Metal Cartoon Horse (The Remakening) | Power Metal
METALBRONY – Call Me Broken | Pop Metal
The insanely amazing vocals of Celica Soldream are on full display with this powerful rock track about our favorite hornless unicorn. Using their metal moniker, METALBRONY unleashes this self-reflective moment of Tempest Shadow accepting her past and emboldening herself to move on. Celica’s strong, emotional vocals belt the powerful hook, telling her oppressor “THANK YOU” for their wrongdoings so she could finally understand she’s not “Broken”; you won’t be able to get this chorus out of your head (nor will you want to)!
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