American heavy-metal band formed in Miami; debut album Light From Above was released in 2008 and the follow-up Post Mortem in 2011.

Formed in Miami; debuted with Light From Above (2008). Gabriel Garcia (frontman) is referenced in reviews as born in 1993. The band had a contract with Interscope Records noted since 2007. Reviews document a stylistic shift between the debut (thrash/hard rock) and the second album (more melodic/emo/metalcore/pop influences).

Reviews praise Black Tide's debut Light From Above for youthful energy and thrash influences. Gabriel Garcia is frequently singled out as a notable frontman. Post Mortem drew criticism for moving toward a more melodic/emo/metalcore sound and losing some identity. Overall reception on DeBaser is mixed — admiration for technique and potential, disappointment with later direction.

For:Fans of thrash and classic heavy metal, readers interested in youthful metal bands and album critiques.

 This group, Black Tide, is composed of pimply American kids who can't vote, drive a car, or theoretically drink alcohol, and you're putting on your glasses to spot similarities while accentuating defects??

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 In conclusion, all one can do is applaud these kids, and in particular the frontman Gabriel Garcia and his amazing voice, which reminds us a bit of good old Hetfield, leaving us with a bit of bitterness and electrifying adrenaline at the same time.

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 Garcia was told to cut his long hair, and the Metallica shirts were replaced with shirts and vests.

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