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0 AU Mag – Aug-Sept 2016 – A Devil’s Din, Sludgehammer, Vow of Thorns
0 NEWS: Calgary Thrashers ILLYRIAN Premiere New Lyric Video ‘Zeta Reticulan’ via Metal Nation Radio
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – Sept 23, 2016
Album Promo Request here.
For fans of Revocation, Lazarus AD, Havok, Battlecross, Exodus
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Calgary Thrashers ILLYRIAN Premiere New Lyric Video ‘Zeta Reticulan’ via Metal Nation Radio
New Album Out October 7th
Show Dates:
October 1 – Calgary, AB – Distortion – CD Release Show – info
w/ Tyrant, Gales of Avalon, Leave The Living
October 22 – Medicine Hat, AB – Oly’s Ale House
w/ WMD, World Class White Trash, Junkies Rush, Poke the Bear
L-R: Scott Onofrychuk (Guitar/Vocals) | Jeff Perry (Bass/Vocals) | Brandon McNeil (Guitar/Vocals) | Darren May (Drums)
Photo Credit: Brad Scott
Calgary thrashers ILLYRIAN have teamed up with Metal Nation Radio for the premiere of their second single and lyric video ‘Zeta Reticulan’ in support of their upcoming album ‘Round 2: Fight!’ due out on October 7th. The album was co-produced by the band with Casey Lewis at Echo Base Studios plus mastered by Sacha Laskow (Every Hour Kills, ex-Divinity) at Perfect Fifth Studios.
To listen to ‘Zeta Reticulan’, please visit the following link: http://metalnationradio.ca/calgary-thrashers-illyrian-premiere-new-lyric-video-zeta-reticulan-via-metal-nation-radio/
Formed in 2011 under the name Hellborn Death Engines, the band is resurfacing under the new moniker ILLYRIAN with the recent additions of bassist / vocalist Jeff Perry (Sikarra, ex-Animus Labyrinth) plus British drum sensation Darren May (ex-Deacon Birch) who have brought new and progressive musical mindsets into the band to join original and founding members Scott Onofrychuk (guitars/vocals) and Brandon McNeil (guitar/vocals).
Evolving into a highly technical group playing thrash metal with their erratic and precise on-stage delivery, rapier wit, along with nostalgic charm, ILLYRIAN have removed the constraints of conventional metal sub-genre formula to replace their sound with a melting pot of technical thrash riffs, blistering solos, prog-influenced rhythms along with the band’s signature tri-vocal attack.
Album pre-order at the following link: http://illyrian.bandcamp.com/album/round-2-fight
To get your FREE download of the title track ‘Round 2: Fight!’, please visit the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/illyrian-round-2-fight-free-song-download
You can can also check out the lyric video for ‘Round 2: Fight!’ at the followinglink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm915PWlBwE
1. Walking In Sunshine (5:41)
2. Round 2: Fight! (4:31)
3. Opulent & Imperial (3:58)
4. Chaotic Neutral (3:28)
5. Zeta Reticulan (4:29)
6. Mindbender (4:25)
7. Five by Five (The Dark Slayer Comes) (4:06)
8. Wings of Freedom (4:47)
9. Technodrone (3:50)
10. Sound of The Serpent Siren (4:47)
Album Length: 44:05
For more info, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/illyrianband.
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0 El Paso Times: Top Five: Canadian metal band Necronomicon
0 Wonderbox Metal – Fractal Cypher – The Human Paradox
If you’ve ever wanted a hearty progressive mix of old and new, then look no further. Imagine Dream Theater and Pagan’s Mind thrown into a melting pot and then given a modern makeover. Do you like the sound of that? I do, which is why I like Fractal Cypher….The songs on The Human Paradox are bold and bigger than life, leaping out of the speakers with confidence and surety. The band know what they’re doing and know how to pull off the ambitious material with apparent ease…The Human Paradox has the ostentation and songwriting of good power metal, the exploratory nature of quality progressive music, the aggression and technicality of modern extravaganzas and the atmospheric impact of an album waiting to be discovered anew with every listen.
https://wonderboxmetal.wordpress.com/2016/09/22/fractal-cypher-the-human-paradox-review/
0 Kingston Music Reviews – Audio Interview with Uforia
0 NEWS: The RED CAIN Army Is Coming! Announce New EP + Post Teaser
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – Sept 22, 2016
EP Promo Request here.
For fans of Kamelot, Symphony X, Alter Bridge, Tesseract
Redcain.com (coming soon) | Facebook | Twitter @RedCainArmy | Bandcamp | Soundcloud
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The RED CAIN Army Is Coming! Announce New EP + Post Teaser
Upcoming Show Dates:
Sept 24 – Distortion – Calgary, AB – info
L-R: Samuel Royce – drums, Nik Ryzhenkov – guitar, Evgeniy Zayarny – vocals, William Lancaster – synths/orchestration, Rogan McAndrews – bass/back vocals
Credit: DM Photography
Calgary, AB’s RED CAIN have posted a new teaser for their upcoming self-titled debut EP set for release on November 25th. The powerful, modern melodic metal project with European roots is back on the scene after a two year hiatus and line up change that features orchestration guru William Lancaster along with the talented multi-instrumentalist Rogan McAndrews to join founding band members Evgeniy Zayarny, Nikita Ryzhenkov plus Samuel Royce. RED CAIN is a storytelling vehicle of Faustian sagas and twisted orchestral landscapes – complete with articulate songwriting, heavy, groove-filled instrumentals plus evocative, rich vocals, all creating a memorable and dramatic musical experience.
To hear the teaser, please visit the following link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXDRncHMPjU
1. Guillotine (6:12)
2. Dead Aeon Requiem (5:45)
3. Hiraeth (5:17)
4. Unborn (7:03)
EP Length: 24:18
For more info, please visit http://facebook.com/redcainofficial.
About:
RED CAIN was originally conceived as an industrial/gothic hybrid along the lines of Deathstars and Marilyn Manson; they soon evolved to embrace intricate storytelling, finessed their guitar sound, and grew into a more fluid and dynamic musical style. With increased musicianship, the progressive nature of the band grew as did the influence of acts like Kamelot, Symphony X and Tesseract.
Infused with Eastern European mythology and vivid imagery, RED CAIN delivers their style of venomous, yet focused and cinematic metal, constructing compelling musical and lyrical tales in their work.
The band has been a steadfast on the Calgary music scene since 2012, playing at venues such as Distillery, Lord Nelson’s, Dickens, Vern’s, and the Republik, alongside known international and local acts such as Arkona and Scythia.
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0 EPK – The Chronicles of Israfel – A Trillion Lights, Tome II (2016)
The Chronicles of Israfel – A Trillion Lights, Tome II (2016)
For fans of Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, Periphery, Scale the Summit, Meshuggah
Release Date: October 15, 2016
Label: BOH Records
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“Occasionally a unique talent appears on the radar, causing you to really sit up and take notice…This is as much accessible, yet compellingly complex and thrilling 8/10″ – Metal Hammer UK (2007 Starborn, Tome I)
“What Do They Sound Like?: Like Coheed And Cambria with Steve Vai battling Travis and Claudio on guitar; like Jane’s Addiction or early Killing Joke covering Tool (or vice versa). Massively kooky narrative alternative metal with weird vocal effects, pianos and amazing guitar work. Like War of The Worlds played by a band made up of The Fall of Troy and Steve Vai.” – Metal Hammer UK (2007 Starborn, Tome I)
““really fucking impressive.” This Montreal one-man project falls somewhere in the nebulous continuum between Devin Townsend, Cynic, Meshuggah, Porcupine Tree, Opeth, King’s X and Tool. They (he) play complex, melodic but punishing progressive metal that doesn’t lose sight of the art of writing actual “songs.”” – Metal Sucks (2007 Starborn, Tome I)
“The music is metal/progressive rock influenced by bands like Dream Theater, Meshuggah, Devin Townsend, that showcase Dominic’s precise technical guitar prowess.” – Amp Kicker (2007 Starborn, Tome I)
“a magnificent debut album” – Sputnik Music (2007 Starborn, Tome I)
“a forward-looking Modern Metal album that’s well worth your time and patience.” – Metal Reviews (2007 Starborn, Tome I)
Download = [Album Cover]
1. Colors Of The Energy Construct (2:03)
2. Goddamned (3:52) [Guitar Playthrough Video]
3. I Remember (7:41)
4. Nightmare (3:17)
5. Spirit Carousel ft. Bekki Friesen (4:07) [Music Video]
6. Life I Know (4:55) [Music Video]
7. In Ruins (5:57) [Music Video]
8. Hatred In My Heart (4:18) [Music Video]
9. Violet Empress (Last Love) (5:13) [Music Video]
10. Greet The Sun (3:49)
11. A Trillion Lights (5:36)
12. Incendia (2:15)
13. The Turning Of The Heavens (12:38) [Song Stream]
Album Length: 1:05:47
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: The Chronicles Of Israfel
• All songs written by: Dominic Cifarelli. Additional Lyrics & Arrangements by Rico Antonucci, Bekki Friesen, Justin Piedimonte, Andrew Wieczorek, Vincent Cifarelli & Lukas Rossi)
• Produced by: Chad Shlosser & Dominic Cifarelli (L.A.)
– Vocals Produced & Recorded by Bekki Friesen (Hollywood)
– Additional Recording by Joe Pacheco (MTL), Kevin Jardine (MTL)
• Mixed by: Chad Shlosser @ Area7 Studios (L.A.), Paul Pivetta @ Phonika (MTL), Jeff Feldman (L.A.)
• Mastered by: Phil Greiss @ Fatsonix Studios (Paris, France)
Album Band Line Up:
– Dominic Cifarelli: Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars, MultiOud, Mandolin, Bass & Additional Keyboards
– Justin Piedimonte: Drums & Screams
– Andrew Wieczorek: Additional Lead Vocals, Keyboards & Piano
– Bekki Friesen: Backing Vocals
– Vincent Cifarelli: Piano
– Rico Antonucci: Vocals
– Danny Shamoun: Percussion, Ney Flute & Additional Keyboards
– Jeff Feldman: Programming
– Fabrizio Prioriello: Programming
Live Band Line Up:
– Dominic Cifarelli: Vocals & Guitar
– Justin Piedimonte: Drums & Backing Vocals
– Andrew Wieczorek: Keyboards & Vocals
– Marc Durkee: Bass & Backing Vocals
– Sid Michailidis: Percussion
Discography:
2016 – A Trillion Lights: Tome II (LP)
2007 – Starborn: Tome I (LP)
Short Bio:
Long Bio Download here.
THE CHRONICLES OF ISRAFEL is the solo project of guitarist/vocalist Dominic Cifarelli (former guitar player for Pulse Ultra (Atlantic Records)). It was born during a very uncertain and difficult period leading up to the breakup of Pulse Ultra in 2004. Many late night solo jam sessions combined with the constant viewing of violent Japanese Anime movies helped form the sound of the sometimes brutal and very dark first concept album “Starborn, Tome I”. The album was written to focus on the main character Israfel in his search for a new home and self-discovery. ‘Starborn’ was released in June 2007 through Bridge of Hands Entertainment, an independent arts label dedicated to the development and the distribution of original art.
After its release, a hiatus from TCOI was taken due to demand for Cifarelli’s guitar talents requested for many other projects that included a stint in Los Angeles, touring with Scars on Broadway that featured Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan of System of a Down, a collaboration with Lukas Rossi on the single “Headspin” that is featured on the album “Rockstar Supernova” starring Tommy Lee, Gilby Clarke and Jason Newsted, recording guitars and bass for Billy Ray Cyrus’ 2012 release “Change My Mind” plus performances on French platinum artist Zaho’s debut and sophomore albums, two guitar solos on a Rush tribute album released by Magna Carta, which featured Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), Mike Mangini (Dream Theater) and Stu Hamm (Steve Vai. Other highlights in Cifarelli’s career include a featured guest guitar appearance with Cypress Hill and Travis Barker at the annual Smoke Out Festival in San Bernardino, CA, which also featured Incubus, Living Colour and Manu Chao plus guest performances in 2013 with Chevelle in Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel and Taproot at the Whiskey in Los Angeles.
Now fast forward to 2016, nine years after ‘Starborn’ is released. TCOI is reborn beginning in 2014 with new material being written and released as singles / music videos during 2015 and early 2016, which is then followed with a handful of warm up shows in preparation for the official release of Cifarelli’s follow up and sophomore album ‘A Trillion Lights, Tome II’ due out October 15, 2016. The album features 13 tracks of progressive songwriting blended with incredible guitar riffs and symphonic piano rounded with melodic vocals for a cinematic music experience.
Current Endorsements include PRS electric guitars, Godin/Simon&Patrick Acoustic and specialty instruments, Dean Markley Strings, DiMarzio pickups, Sandberg Basses, Two Notes Torpedo Digital Load Box, Source Audio & Solid Gold pedals.
0 EPK – Red Cain – S/T (EP) (2016)
Red Cain – S/T (EP) (2016)
For fans of Kamelot, Symphony X, Alter Bridge, Tesseract
Release Date: November 25, 2016
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Soundcloud | Last.FM | Instagram | Bandcamp | CD Baby | iTunes
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Highlight: #9 – RED CAIN – Canadian National Loud Chart – (Earshot) – Nov 15, 2016
“Hiraeth” is 6 minutes and 12 seconds of Red Cain’s “intricate storytelling, finessed…guitar sound, and…fluid and dynamic musical style.” With a lot of buzz surrounding the new recording, the local scene is soon going to start seeing this group all over local venues.” – PureGrainAudio
“Red Cain comes at you with a head banging force. The impact when you hear the song Guillotine will be leaving you wanting to hear more!” – CFMU 93.3 FM – Master Radio (Hamitlon, ON)
“Melodic and full of creative, unforgettable moments… All the songs on this album are so well written and lyrically deep and powerful.” – Metal Nexus
“If you are into heavy, groove-filled instrumentals plus evocative, rich vocals then this is the album for you, this is one of those albums that you listen to over and over again to hear something new and exciting every time. It is a 4 song EP that feels like a full length album.” – Ignite Music Mag
“an eclectic mix of metals sub genres. From progressive, cinematic, symphony along with a touch of Goth. Red Cain have produced a superb CD…They’re a band well worth supporting.” – All About The Rock
“On their debut EP, Red Cain establish themselves, not only as a promising act within their musical category, but one capable of bringing in new ideas to freshen the palate of their genre.” – Musicology
“What works best for Red Cain are those spots in between the sheer intensity of what’s on display – a proper dynamic understanding of quieter introspection, something that makes Opeth and Steven Wilson so brilliant. At 24 minutes and change, Red Cain are on the right path, sure to drum up significant interest as the band deliver songs that contain hooks while pushing boundaries – always the best game plan for long-term appeal in this genre.” – Dead Rhetoric
“I totally enjoyed “Red Cain” and the way it presents the band’s music journey towards its own music ID. The songs are well-written and structured with some pretty cool ideas that to me sound like an interesting way to blend Gothic and Progressive Metal. So, don’t be afraid to like something with the word ‘Gothic’ on it, and be aware that RED CAIN already raised the expectations for their debut LP. They will definitely be on my radar.” – Metal Kaoz
“I urge you to check out one of the new faces to the metal scene. Jump on board and claim bragging rights before the masses do!…Red Cain definitely have something going for them. From heaviness and killer breakdowns to more melancholic and woeful moments, Red Cain, will certainly be making heads turn especially when their full-length debut album comes around. If you love albums that have this ‘roller coaster’ effect and each song does not sound like one another then I recommend giving this album a listen.” – We Love Metal
“Red Cain have the songs and are worthy of your time if you are seeking a new symphonic metal band.” – Get Ready To Rock
“A strong new band in the progressive metal genre, performed with ardor and passion! ” – Lords of Metal
“Let’s wallow some more into the Progressive Metal swamp that got quite some attention lately at RMR. But to safely get there we need to perform some magick: First take two large spoons of progressive. Then mix with a large dose of groove and lavishly add a goodly shot or two of Moonspell. Heat the cauldron, bring to boil and stir well. Then sprinkle with some groove and you got yourself the self-titled début EP brought to you by Red Cain. And it is powerful stuff waiting for ye that risks to blast the socks off your feet.” – Rock Music Raider
“Red Cain is another great metal band from Canada. These guys represent the progression of power and melodic heavy metal. They mix power metal sounds from around the world like Symphony X, Evergray, Dream Theater and Kamelot and mix in a modern metal sound. Overall this is an awesome work of modern day progressive and power with a touch of heavy dark alternative metal. Such a solid EP and a must have for all metal fans.” The Dirty Room
1. Guillotine (6:12)
2. Dead Aeon Requiem (5:45)
3. Hiraeth (5:17)
4. Unborn (7:03)
EP Length: 24:18
EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Red Cain
• All songs written by: Red Cain
• Produced by: Red Cain
• Mixed by: Robert Kukla, William Lancaster
• Mastered by: Robert Kukla, Alan Sacha Laskow, Evgeniy Zayarny
• CD Cover, Album Artwork: Peter Mohrbacher
Album Band Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Nik Ryzhenkov – Guitar
Rogan McAndrews – Bass
William Lancaster – Synths/Orchestration
Samuel Royce – Drums
Live Band Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Brendan Doll – Guitar
Allan Chuley – Guitar
Rogan McAndrews – Bass
Taylor Gibson – Drums
L-R: Samuel Royce – drums, Nik Ryzhenkov – guitar, Evgeniy Zayarny – vocals, William Lancaster – synths/orchestration, Rogan McAndrews – bass/back vocals
Credit: DM Photography
Born out of the emerging music scene of Alberta, Canada, Red Cain is a powerful, modern melodic metal project with European roots. Originally conceived as an industrial/gothic hybrid along the lines of Deathstars and Marilyn Manson, they soon evolved to embrace intricate storytelling, finessed their guitar sound, and grew into a more fluid and dynamic musical style. With increased musicianship, the progressive nature of the band grew, as did the influence of acts like Kamelot, Symphony X, and Tesseract.
The band has been a steadfast on the Calgary music scene from 2012 to 2014, playing at venues such as Distillery, Lord Nelson’s, Dickens, Vern’s, and the Republik, alongside known international and local acts, such as Arkona and Scythia.
After a two-year hiatus, Red Cain is back on the scene, with orchestration guru William Lancaster and talented multi-instrumentalist Rogan McAndrews joining longtime members and founders Evgeniy Zayarny, Nikita Ryzhenkov, and Samuel Royce in a new, streamlined, and hard-hitting lineup.
Evgeniy Zayarny’s trademark powerful, dark clean vocals and storytelling depth overlay Nikita Ryzhenkov’s meticulous and inventive guitar work, Rogan McAndrews’ groove and intelligent basslines – all backed by Samuel Royce’s thunderous precision behind the drums and William Lancaster’s symphonic brilliance. Red Cain is a rare mix of articulate songwriting, heavy, groove-filled instrumentals, and evocative, rich vocals – all creating a memorable and dramatic musical experience.
List of bands you have shared stage with:
Scythia, AfterEarth, Embers of Empires, Benevolent Like Quietus, Skymir, Satoru, Crimson Shadows, Vesperia, Caym, Tekhnotron, Loremaster, Seven Deadly Grins, Burning Effigy, SAMSARA
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