

I envy that kind of intensely passionate love. “Even if the world ignites into flames / You’ll be right here by my side / And as it burns away / You smile at me and say / That, not even death could take me away from you.” I get chills every time I hear that chorus. “Please find me and save me,” she begs of her dearest love.

She’s alone, but, hopefully, not for long. Maria wakes at 2:30 AM only to find that the world outside is coming to a fiery, apocalyptic end. “World In Flames” is the achingly beautiful piano ballad that closes out Wasteland. My favorite tracks are the Evanescence-esque title track, the insanely catchy “The Road”, the power ballad “The Promise” (featuring Adrian Patrick of Otherwise), the aptly-titled “Blazin'”, and, of course, “World In Flames” but, every track is worth listening to. Now, blonde hair and/or big boobs isn’t really my thing, but, I can always appreciate a sexy Alice …Ī Star-Crossed Wasteland (2010) is In This Moment‘s best album, and it perfectly balances melodic alternative rock with harder-edged metalcore. However, Maria Brink‘s voice is, to paraphrase John Mayer, bigger than her boobs. Sexy frontwoman Maria Brink has made Revolver magazine’s The 25 Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock list for the classes of 2013 (#3), 2012 (#6) and 2011 (#4).

Carnival of Madness rolled into Cleveland on August 13, 2013, but, sadly, I missed the show. The band has released four studio albums to date, and have played several notable tours and festivals, including Carnival of Madness with Shinedown, Papa Roach and Skillet.

In This Moment is a metalcore/alternative metal band from Albany, NY, formed by vocalist Maria Brink and guitarist Chris Howorth. “World In Flames” is another song I f*cking love! “not even death could take me away from you …”
