In addition, moments of genius sound are captured through Brown's intense guitar work. Shackled offers central Iowa music lovers a welcome contrast to other local bands that combine a death metal sound with hip-hop bass vocals. Shackled clearly mixes it up with a hard edge and soft acoustics. There is no re-capturing Shackled now. The increased momentum has forced the band out of its basement.
Fans continually pack the house at local establishments to witness the entertaining group.
Jennifer Burger is a Drake alumna and a Times-Delphic guest columnist.