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0 id. #19 – Top 30 albums: Feb 2 – Feb 8, 2015
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0 Even though Mire is done! This fan was kind enough to write a review of one of his fave discoveries!
Phil Gatrell, Romsey, England
18th February 2015
Album review: MIRE – Inward Outward – http://mire.bandcamp.com/
I picked up this album after a few hours of sifting the sands of Bandcamp for a nugget of gold. I located the band by searching through music tagged with ‘Tool’. After passing over several bands that had Maynard Keenan karaoke over quirky timing signatures, I came upon the artistic collective known as MIRE. For those of you not familiar with the band, they are a super talented five-piece, hailing from Montreal, Canada. Upon first listening, obvious Tool comparisons can be drawn, which makes complete and utter sense of the Bandcamp tag! Suffice to say, if you are a fan of the Lateralus/10,000 Days era Tool, then there is a very strong chance you’re going to love this record. Comparisons are thrown about carelessly in a time that it is desperately hard for artists to create original music, so please don’t think that for one second I’m suggesting this is some form of Tool tribute band. In this day in age, what band can’t be compared to a musical forefather, or be cited as being inspired by echoes from the past? Furthermore, I can’t think of many better bands to be compared with. Enough about Tool and on to MIRE, who have created a truly brilliant album with Inward Outward.
The album slides into gear with ‘Complex’, which serves to demonstrate the band’s collective musical capabilities straight from the album’s inception. The title is in no way misleading and gives you a strong sense of the band’s identity, as well as what the terrain is going to look like on this musical journey. The early pinched harmonic told me these guys are serious about playing and the album opener ruthlessly sways and alternates in tempo to the point that it feels like your subconscious is swimming in an aural Jazuzzi. Try listening to this one properly; led down, eyes closed and with senses immersed in the flight path of the sounds waves. It’s a truly glorious experience.
Tyyranicide is a little more punchy than the album opener, but is in no way less complex than Complex! This track features a stunning vocal chorus that resonates genuine emotion and ferocious energy. The layers of guitars are more aggressive on this track and are complimented by an onslaught of vocals that serve to hit home a strong vocal message behind Tyrannicide. This is an absolute monster of a track.
Limitless Pt.1 follows and takes a few revs off the pace, slowing the tempo with subtle guitar licks, piano chords, harmonised vocals and some beautiful accompanying percussion. This track really does showcase the vocal talents of JP LaChapelle, who fronts this Maple Leaf Masterpiece. The track is a slow burner and briefly launches into gear before simmering down gently lead us into Pt.2.
Limitless Pt.2 serves to compliment Pt.1 and is a wonderful continuation from Pt.1. The vocal talents of JP LaChapelle bleed from the tweeters from the outset and it’s fair to say that both Limitless Pt.1 and 2 are both musical vehicles for Chapelle, who is the driving force and focal point behind both of these stunning works of art.
Despite being 18 minutes and 4 tracks into the album, it feels like the album is still minty fresh by the time the opening riff to Convolution is introduced. The opening section of the track has a gloriously tight, but lackadaisical drum beat. I hate to use a term that is so often misused in modern society, but there is a effortless swagger in the rhythm department on Convolution. Stephane Boileau’s percussion on this track is outrageously good, as well as bursting with versatility. Stephane is giving us a full tour around the kit and let me tell you now, you’ll be booking a return trip before you’ve even got half way into this one. This track features one of the more memorable vocal hooks from the record, with the reflective and thought provoking line “Look the beast in the eye, now that beast is I.” There is a glorious primal roar on this track that anchors a powerful musical onslaught as the track draws to a climactic finale. As with Complex and Tyrannicide, I was immediately reaching to restart the track as soon as it came to its close, such was my greed to re-consume the musical smorgasbord that I’d just devoured.
Catalan Atlas features tireless guitar work from Dave Massicotte and Bruno Choinard, who selflessly and effortlessly provide the current in the river of sound for this track. The maintenance of the razor sharp rhythm section of this track is truly outstanding, as the track gently ebbs and flows. Once again, this track is a musical journey and the structure of the song breaks the standard conventions associated with most rock and metal songs. The journey is unpredictable and this is something that is extremely engaging for the listener throughout the whole body of work on this record. You find your ear searching for direction in the dark, and by the time you reach the conclusion of the song, you are left wondering how you got there, as well as feeling a warm sense of satisfaction and gratification, before immediately getting back in line to do it all over again.
Mantra Cymactic is the most curious track on the record and feels more of a muse than a song. There is a haunting quality to the track and the American Native style vocal patterns are intriguing and mildly hypnotic. The focus and deep emotive quality of the track is delightfully punctuated by a somewhat unexpected proclamation from JP LaChappelle of “Fuck it, I’ll do it myself.”
Open Circle leads off with an agitated percussion and guitar stand off, with both contributors dancing round one another like Capoeira masters. The song takes a slightly more conventional route than some of the previous offerings on the album, but make no mistake, that takes nothing from the calibre of another piece of musical brilliance. The mid-section of the song eases the tempo and decelerates the track with some sombre keys and a beautifully crafted guitar section. Some of the more cathartic elements of the guitar work can be found on this track and there are subtle hints of A Perfect Circle in small pockets of this song.
Upheaval signs off the album and is something of an industrial sound scape that feel like it wouldn’t have been out of place in one of the more suspense heightening moments from one of the Saw movies. This track is genuinely unnerving and through headphones, I was expecting something pretty nasty to sign this one off, but instead, a haunting whisper instructs us to “Awaken”, not once, but twice, before disappearing into silence. Profound.
In summary, this album is utterly brilliant. The entire journey takes the listener on a path that twists and turns unpredictably and to that end, could be compared with some of the works of Pink Floyd or Yes in terms of structure and unpredictability. The musical composition is fabulous and far more aggressive and heavy than either of the aforementioned bands from days gone by. Each listen of the album brings a new gem, a new find and a new experience that continues to leave me feeling supremely gratified and hungry for the next listen. I can’t recommend this album highly enough.
I strongly implore anyone who finds their eye wandering across these words to purchase this wonderful album via Bandcamp, whereby these hard working and wonderfully talented artists in MIRE can receive a small level of payment for all of their hard work, talent, vision and emotional commitment to produce this album for us all to experience and enjoy forever.
0 NEWS: Calgary’s EVERY HOUR KILLS Streaming New Single ‘Almost Human’ + Offer Pre-Order Of New EP Due Out Summer 2015
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 19, 2015
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(R.I.Y.L. – In Flames, Soilwork, Sevendust, I See Stars, Periphery)
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Calgary’s EVERY HOUR KILLS Streaming New Single ‘Almost Human’ + Offer Pre-Order Of New EP Due Out Summer 2015
L-R: Brent Stutsky – Bass | Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster – Vocals | Sacha Laskow – Guitar and Programming | Rob Shawcross – Drums (Photo Credit: Sarah Kitteringham)
Almost Human – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boXicWD75fI
EP Pre-Order – http://everyhourkills.com/preorder/
Exploding out of Calgary, AB’s rising metal scene, Every Hour Kills is a new modern melodic metal band featuring ex-Divinity guitarist Sacha Laskow, bassist Brent Stutsky (ex-Breach of Trust, ex-Death Valley Dolls), drummer Rob Shawcross (ex- Out Of Your Mouth, ex-Autobody, ex-Kobra and The Lotus) along with vocalist Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster (Walk As Chaos, ex-Out of Your Mouth, ex-Autobody, ex-the R.A.C.E.).
Over the last three years, the band has been busy in the lab working on recording new songs to be unleashed to the masses. With two singles previously released ‘Chosen’ produced byJoey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, Emmure, Of Mice & Men, We Can As Romans) and ‘Deliver Us’. The band is proud to share its next single ‘Almost Human’ plus announce its pre-order campaign for their upcoming 5 track self-titled debut EP.
The EP will be made available for a limited edition package direct from the band that includes the following:
- An individually numbered limited-edition Digipak signed by the band. Once these are gone no more will be printed!
- A special edition T-Shirt design, again this will not be re-printed and ONLY available on this run
- A sticker and an instant download of our Almost Human single in high-quality MP3
- Bonus tracks of instrumental versions of all the songs plus never before heard demo tracks
The EP is planned for release this coming summer 2015 and can be ordered at the following link here.
To listen to the new single, please visit the following link here and is available for download oniTunes here and CD Baby here.
For more info, please visit the following links:
Official Website: www.everyhourkills.com
Chosen:
Youtube stream here.
Soundcloud stream here.
iTunes here.
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Deliver Us:
Lyric Video – watch here.
Soundcloud stream here.
iTunes here.
About:
Inspired by an anonymous literary quote “Every hour wounds, but the last one kills.”, Every Hour Kills is a power house ensemble featuring ex-Divinity guitarist Sacha Laskow, bassist Brent Stutsky (ex-Breach of Trust, ex-Death Valley Dolls), drummer Rob Shawcross (ex- Out Of Your Mouth, ex-Autobody, ex-Kobra and The Lotus) along with vocalist Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster (Walk As Chaos, ex-Out of Your Mouth, ex-Autobody, ex-the R.A.C.E.).
EHK’s birth began when drummer Rob Shawcross returned from a stint at the PIT in LA and approached Sacha Laskow after his departure from Nuclear Blast signed Divinity. From there, the duo worked together and recruited the best musicians they knew bassist Brent Stutsky) and vocalist Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster to the line up.
Progressing as a unit of epic, modern, melodic groove with a twist of djent, Every Hour Kills has pushed forward in studio over the years with Sacha Laskow leading the pack’s song writing to collaborate and create an extreme sound for new fans that ranges from those familiar with heavy weights such as Soilwork, Sevendust, Meshuggah to electronic music and even rock radio friendly tunes.
“The key is blending all those genres and influences into a cohesive style.” comments Laskow. “All the tracks we have completed at this time, are not written to ‘throwaway’ or do as filler tracks, every song has to have a ‘single’ quality for us to work on it and add it to our set.”
With their debut self-titled EP due for release in summer 2015, EHK is excited to set their metal scene on fire performing shows in their home base of Calgary, AB and beyond.
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0 Live Video: Check Out MR. GOSHNESS Capture Punk And Pop Spirit In Paramore Inspired Track ‘5 Personalities’
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 19, 2015
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Live Video: Check Out MR. GOSHNESS Capture Punk And Pop Spirit In Paramore Inspired Track ‘5 Personalities’
L-R: Will Wotten, Mark Tardif(Guitar and Vocals), Kaliandra Capri (Vocals and Guitar), Aidaen Carson (Keyboard), and Zack Friend (Drums)
Photo Credit – Vic Kirby
Live – Mr. Goshness – ‘Five Personalities’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wdXNAr6FiM
Resolutions – Bandcamp Free Download here.
Resolutions – Soundcloud Free Download here.
Resolutions – Youtube Song Stream here.
Album Stream – A Guide To All Things Twisted – Listen here.
Tucked away in Nanaimo, B.C., pop punk group Mr. Goshness filmed their song ‘Five Personalities’ at Tiger Music Mountain thanks to the help of videographers Josh McNair and Greg Weller. Captured in all its excitable glory, the 6:00 min video was filmed during the band’s 2014 CD release party for their latest release ‘A Guide To All Things Twisted’. As you watch the live video, you can see and hear vocalist Kaliandra delivering a performance alluding to Hayley Williams from Paramore in terms of vocal power and smooth transitions. The progression follows a non-traditional pop song and again features a Mr. Goshness favourite… Breakdowns!
Aidaen Carson had this to say about the live footage for ‘Five Personalities:
“Hey! Feast your ears on our new video. This song is one of my personal favorites from the album because of its energy level, complexity, progression, and style. If you want to listen to a song that makes you think, check this track out… if you want to rock out, turn this track on… if you want a good mix of keyboards, tasty guitar riffs, or drum fiestas, then crank it to 11 and get ready for an adventure. Thank you for listening!”
To watch ‘Five Personalities’, please visit the following link here.
About:
Mr. Goshness aren’t afraid to go in several directions, showing off their influence from many different genres to maintain a sound all their own. Their album is a powerful and fearless twelve track experience full of catchy vocals, heavy guitars, creative arrangements and intelligent musicianship as they evolve to give fans an entertaining stage show. Producer Jim Blair describes them as “a deranged cocktail of pop, progressive metal, and Kurt Weil show tunes.”.
‘A Guide To All Things Twisted’ is now available on iTunes and Bandcamp.
Track Listing: Mr. Goshness – A Guide To All Things Twisted
- 71 (3:49)
- Sea Of Slumbers (3:28)
- For The Cause! (3:28)
- Resolutions (5:04)
- Drank Too Much Wine (3:59)
- The Nervous Kind (3:16)
- Shine And Recover (3:25)
- Five Personalities (5:52)
- Jealous John (3:52)
- Blind (4:02)
- Two Thousand Pieces (3:36)
- A Guide To All Things Twisted (5:19)
Album Length: 49:16
For more info, please visit http://www.mrgoshness.com
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“Resolutions” is all over the place musically, but it somehow comes together to form peaceful chaos.” – Magnet Magazine
“a very unique cornucopia of sounds and vibes” – National Rock Review
“A Guide To All Things Twisted is an amazing album…my favourites on the album are Resoloutions, Drank Too Much Wine, The Nervous Kind and For The Cause.” – Canadian Beats
“Taking influence from many different genres, Mr. Goshness isn’t afraid to go in several directions, all while maintaining its own sound. Whether it’s Kaliandra Capri’s and Mark Tardif’s pristine vocal harmonies, Aidaen Carson”s keyboard wizardry, or Zack Friend and Myles Dunne’s tight grooves, Mr. Goshness continues to evolve and grow. Catchy vocals, heavy guitars and creative arrangements are abundant on their debut album “A Guide To All Things Twisted.”…twelve powerful and fearless tracks,” – Count Yourself In Media
“a deranged cocktail of pop, progressive metal, and Kurt Weil show tunes.” – Jim Blair (Producer)
“As one who for decades has deeply appreciated unabashed symphonic exploration and grandiose statements within rock and pop, an approach to making music such as that displayed by Mr. Goshness pleases me no end.” – David Morrison at The Freelance Writer
“The theatrical pomp of Muse; Elfman’s dizzying orchestrations; the power-pop perfection of Jellyfish; the Fab Four’s melodic genius, and Mother Mother’s big, contemporary pop hooks are all over this brilliant offering.” – David Morrison at The Freelance Writer
“I cherish bands who follow their own tune and take risks in the name of originality — so kudos, Mr. Goshness.” – Mark Anthony Brennan at Ride The Tempo
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0 NEWS: Bravewords.com Premiere Yukon Power Thrashers SANKTUARY’S Video Ode To JUDAS PRIEST – “SCREECHING FOR VENGEANCE”
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 18, 2015
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Bravewords.com Premiere Yukon Power Thrashers SANKTUARY’S Video Ode To JUDAS PRIEST – “SCREECHING FOR VENGEANCE”
L-R: Anders Grasholm – Drums | Cole Hume – Bass | Alan Binger – Vocals, Guitar | Glen Emond – Guitar
Video – Screeching For Vengeance – http://bravewords.com/exclusives/videos/sanktuarys-ode-to-judas-priest-screeching-for-vengeance
Northern Canadian Yukon power thrashers Sanktuary have teamed up withBravewords.com to premiere their video ‘Screeching For Vengeance’, which was directed by duo Ian Matheson and John Davies (best known as the writer behind the movie Hobo With A Shotgun).
To view the video, please visit the following link here.
Track Listing & Artwork: Something Fierce
1. Deadly Prey (1:44)
2. Heat Lightning (3:29)
3. Hail The Villain (6:45)
4. Thrill Of The Kill (2:20)
5. Screeching For Vengeance (3:04)
6. Fire In The Sky (4:27)
7. Beyond The Wall (2:08)
8. Midnite Mass (5:29)
Album Length: 29:29
About:
Sanktuary kicked things off with two back-to-back EPs – 2009′s self-titled release and 2010′s Black Magic Brew – and soon followed that up with a massive move from Whitehorse, Yukon to Halifax, Nova Scotia. After touring the country following their epic relocation, Sanktuary released their third EP in 2011, Tundrastruck (a 3 way split with Black Moor and Metallian), which was followed by their signing to Spread the Metal Records for their debut full length ‘Something Fierce’. The band is currently back in Whitehorse, Yukon working on new material..
For more info on Sanktuary, please visit these following link:
http://www.facebook.com/sanktuarymetal
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Highlight: #3 on National Top 20 Loud of 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)
Highlight: #5 on Top 20 for July 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)
Highlight: #18 on Top 20 for June 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)
Highlight: #9 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, August 6, 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)
Highlight: #4 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)
Highlight: #2 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)
Highlight: #3 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)
Highlight: #3 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, July 2, 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)
Highlight: #3 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)
“It’s like a lightweight Havok or Evile” – Terrorizer Magazine
“On their debut full-length ‘Something Fierce’, Sanktuary deliver a furious half hour of exceptionally retro-infused metal. Although inspired by NWOBHM in much of its tonality, there’s a good dose of vintage speed metal injected in to the band’s ferocious delivery, with the result being something rather thrashy indeed. ‘Thrill Of The Kill’ is a great example of this, the band channelling an early Bay Area feel through both the unrelenting riffs and spit-drenched bite of the lyrics….when Sanktuary get it right, such as on the brilliantly eviler-than-thou heavy metal anthem ‘Midnite Mass’, they sound as suitably fierce as their album title implies.” – Powerplay Mag UK
“Canadians Sanktuary may have a dodgy moniker and album artwork featuring a clumsily-drawn skeletal beast-warrior, but once you get past that, there’s a lot to enjoy. Their sound is equal parts traditional metal and machine-gun thrash, all topped off with some high-flying, melodic vocals and peppered with spiralling solos. Take some early Testament, shades of Annihilator, throw in some classic Vicious Rumors, and a pinch of Lååz Rockit, give the resulting mixture a raw, electric production, and inject it with youthful energy and a certain naive charm…it is great fun and passes in a flash, leaving you ready for more.” – Zero Tolerance Mag
“Drawing on elements from traditional metal and early thrash-, speed-, and power metal, Sanktuary’s music is quite melodic and considerably easy to listen to and take in. There are plenty of all out rock ‘n’ metal guitar histrionic, and the mildly Geddy Lee-ish vocals actually fit nicely into the picture…Capturing the best of thrash as it was in its nascent era, Sanktuary’s “Something Fierce” should appeal to fans of thrash, speed, and traditional metal alike.” 4/5 – MetalMusicArchives
“‘Hailing from the farthest reaches of Canada, The Yukon, Sanktuary are a band hot on the heels of their contemporaries laying down a mix of classic metal, power metal (US) and thrash all in one debut album release that is presented in a very nice digipak format…This is a mix of great musical genres, delivering a real exuberant energy and clear passion, Sanktuary are certainly worth checking out.'” – Brutalism
“My first impression of Something Fierce was that this was the kind of album I would have saved my allowance for. It represents everything that is good and exciting about thrash and doesn’t sacrifice musical quality for ego or showmanship. It just thrashes, from beginning to end. The best tracks on this album are those that go for sheer speed—check out “Thrill of the Kill,” “Screeching for Vengeance,” and “Fire in the Sky”—for the way these guys dive in to the speed and energy, the thrill, of the music itself. These are good thrash songs, contributions to a beloved musical style, not karaoke-style imitations.” – SeofTranquility
“With a mature, up-tempo, retro sound they could be described as a blend of Iron Maiden and early Motley Crue. But despite the comparison, they are a unique group that is definitely worth a listen…This album holds a very consistent sound that displays Sanktuary’s clear and driven musical style. All 8 songs sound like they belong on vinyl, destined to spin in a 1970’s designed garage during a rowdy house party. Sanktuary reflects badass metal from a different era and is indeed something fierce.” 5/5 – Louder Than Hell
“I love listening to this album. It’s barely left my ears since I have gotten it.” – Metal Forces Magazine
“Something Fierce is packed with enough galloping rhythms to make an entire battalion of cavalry jealous. Shades of Metallica can be heard and they even have a track called “Screeching for Vengeance.” Complete with clean vocals, ripping solos, big choruses and gang shouts, this is an uncompromising homage to the golden age of heavy metal. It’s something I like to call “buddy metal.”. Grab some buddies and some beverages and fire up Something Fierce.” – Heavy Metal.About.com
“The eight-track, 29 minute EP is almost a bit too short but always leave them wanting more, which is just what the band did. The power-trio rips out the eight cuts of molten metal with a string sense of and velocity coursing through the veins of the album. Melding classic Metal and hints of thrash, Sanktuary finds a sweet spot with some excellent songs with good delivery bolstered by good gang vocals…If you need a touchstone reference, I van hear nice bits of other great Canadian bands like Cauldron, Skullfist and all those types of acts. SOMETHING FIERCE is an admirable, sure to catch a few ears and the band will be one to watch.” – Metal-Rules
“Looking for the unholy love child of Judas Priest & Metallica, as fronted by a singer who sounds half Geddy Lee/half Lee Dorrian? Look no further! “Something Fierce” is the fine collection of whiplash groove thrash that you seek. The solid debut by displaced Yukoners, Sanktuary, takes you on a shake-your-hips, raise-your-fist, wild thrashin’ retro power metal ride.” – CKCU 931. FM (Ottawa) – E.v’s Underground
“Something Fierce is exactly what this album is, Sanktuary has recorded one of the best Traditional Canadian Heavy Metal Album that I have listened to in a long ass time.” – KingstonMusicReviews
0 EPK – Elderoth – Mystic (2015)
Elderoth – Mystic (2015)
Release Date: April 28, 2015
LABEL: Elderoth Entertainment Inc.
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RIYL = Devin Townsend Project, Kamelot, Wintersun, Dream Theater, The Contortionist, Periphery, Chthonic
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“Elderoth delivers a challenging sound that is catching the attention of metal aficionados, guitarists and professional musicians around the world for its pinnacle of musicianship, composition and technical ingenuity.” – Metal-Rules.com
“Elderoth are the brainchild of a certain Collin McGee, and his singular vision has produced a unique metal sound…a sublime release.” – Hellbound
“Strong prog-metal is usually reserved for DREAM THEATER and the countries of Europe. But this album has put the entire community on notice. Name recognition will only take you so far. This music is fresh, crisp and chocked full of melodies, and keeps one step ahead of you, making you long for more.” – Metal Temple
“Boasting a unique mix of metal music with oriental instruments, Elderoth stands out in the Quebec metal scene due to their overall difference to other acts from the area, and their new album Mystic shows that they might be one of the best in that scene.” – Audio Honesty
“Elderoth present a very uplifting album that feels absolutely genuine in its lyrical themes. Mystic takes full advantage of the Progressive Metal aspect of its sound to tackle other styles in a way that feels natural to the blend of Sonata Arctica and DragonForce-lite material that makes up the album, all the while exploring different atmospheres without any concern to whether it’s heavy enough or not. This commendable approach makes for a journey that leaves you actually feeling good about yourself by the end of this just under thirty-five minute self-released offering. If you’re into well composed music that doesn’t restrict itself to one specific sub-genre of Metal in a way that feels one hundred percent fluid from start to finish, Mystic is something you are going to want to check out right away.” – Apoch’s Metal Review
“After the first spin of Mystic, my immediate reaction was that this music, these arrangements, are quite dense. Mostly this comes from the riffage and orchestration. You could further define the compositions as being either, in the worst sense, busy and cluttered, or in the best sense, complex and intriguing. It’s a knotty conundrum. Eventually, I think it will come down to the each listener’s subjective experience…Call it ambitious and bombastic, Elderoth’s Mystic will definitely give you some music to ponder.” – Danger Dog Review
“To call Mystic, the new album from Canadian melodic metallers Elderoth, easy going and very likeable does not do any justice to the technical craft and skilled invention at work within the proposition, but that is exactly what it is, a highly enjoyable encounter very easy to get on with. The bands second full-length is also a collection of thoroughly captivating songs bred with tenacious imagination and as mentioned, technically impressive invention, a release sure to awaken a new and broader wave of attention on the Montreal based band.” – Ring Master Review
“Elderoth brings out an entire different Metal sound with their latest release Mystic. I can guarantee that you have never heard anything like this before in your Canadian Metal Music as Elderoth brings an oriental sound to songs. Right from the opening track “Within” Elderoth gives you’re a quick taste from what is to come for the most part.” – Kingston Music Reviews
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Collin McGee
• All songs written by: Collin McGee
• Produced by: Collin McGee
• Mixed by: Jonathan Lefrancois Leduc. Silverwing Studios, Montreal Qc
• Mastered by: Jonathan Lefrancois Leduc. Silverwing Studios, Montreal Qc
Live Band Line Up:
Collin McGee – Lead Guitars/Vocals
Xavier Sperdouklis – Bass
Vincent Harnois – Guitars (session)
Colton Lafayette – Drums
Isabelle Rochon-Goyer – Female vocals
Jonathan Vezina – Additional vocals
Discography:
2015 – Mystic (Album written entirely by Collin McGee)
2012 – Elderoth (Album written entirely by Collin McGee)
L-R – Live Line Up – Xavier Sperdouklis (Bass) – Collin McGee (Guitar/Vocals) – Jonathan Vezina (Session Live Singer) – Photo Credit – Edgar Delacroix
BIO:
Founded in 2007, Elderoth is a metal band based in one of the most active metal scenes in Canada, Montreal, QC. Taking their music and efforts to creative new heights, Elderoth is gearing up for their sophomore release “Mystic” this coming April 2015 to follow their 2012 self titled debut album.
Engineering a unique style of metal music with oriental instruments from East Asia, Elderoth intertwine modern North American and European styles in a must-hear album with each track flowing across to the next to create a dynamic taste for fans. Featuring intense guitar licks, complex keyboard arrangements and powerful rhythms, Elderoth delivers a challenging sound that is catching the attention of metal aficionados, guitarists and professional musicians around the world for its pinnacle of musicianship, composition and technical ingenuity.
The band’s 2015 line up features founding member Collin McGee on guitars and vocals with Xavier Sperdouklis on bass, Vincent Harnois on guitars and Jessy Normand on drums. Mcgee, the man behind the vision of Elderoth is the primary author, composer, lead guitarist, and singer. Through his years of being self-taught, studying music theory and composing endlessly, McGee has mastered composition on guitar and other instruments at a world-class level, along with writing lyrics and developing his vocals to a professional level that stands out in the audio mix both live and in the studio.
Track By Track of ‘Mystic’ by Elderoth creator Collin McGee:
As a whole, the album is mostly about internal issues, and that in a sense can be mystical to anyone. But the musicality is leaning towards a mystical tone.
1. Within
This song has no lyrics but the musical meaning is like welcoming the listener to the album.
2. Black and Blue
This song is about following your dreams even if you are lying to yourself to achieve them.
3. This Shadow By My Side
This song is about being introverted but persevering in life regardless.
4. My Future
This song is about moving on and breaking up from a relationship.
5. Falling Star
This song is about remembering the person you used to be in the past
6. In A Dream
This song is generally about following your dreams to become more than who you are.
7. The Ocean
This song is about falling into depressing and being alone.
8. Far In The Sea
This song is about drug/cocaine addiction.
9. Always Remember
This song has no lyrics, but musically is about never forgetting the things that had happened to you in life.
Shared stage w/:
Eclipse Prophecy, Kemilon, Sweet Fallen, Somewhere In Time, Wishmaster, Ogmios
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