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Abandoned Souls – Make It Last (EP) (2017)
Release Date: April 29, 2017
Label: Fiend Records
Distribution: CD Baby
For fans of Godsmack, Alice In Chains, Alter Bridge, Shinedown, Three Days Grace
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“The group has definitely found their own sound and are geared up to make it heard. INSIGHTFUL MINDS AT EASE is an album you must hear.” – Metal Rules (2015)
“The overall concept of “Insightful Minds At Ease” is exceptionally uplifting.” – Metal-Temple (2015)
“Insightful Minds At Ease: “It’s a well produced piece of work that deserves a global audience and will hopefully be rewarded with one.” – Scene Magazine (2015)
“Damned If You Don’t: “Abandoned Souls are back with another helping of bone crushing heavy metal.” – Scene Magazine (2012)
“Some Never Will: “Like ‘Black Stone Cherry’ and ‘Alter Bridge’ Abandoned souls will join the elite with a ground-breaking release. 10/10 ” – Metalliville (June 2009)
L-R – Tom Dobrentey (drums), Reagan Thorne (bass), James Todd (vocals), Derek De Kort (guitar)
There is power in a band’s name, like a magic spell, announcing to the world what they are and what they stand for. ABANDONED SOULS summons up images of Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’, heroic outcasts rising up against impossible odds, to establish their own unique identity.
As vocalist James Todd explains:
“The name Abandoned Souls is in reference to all those people out there that have at one time or another felt like the outcast. That common bond and love for this music is what brings all of us Abandoned Souls together.”
Having played together for years, the bonds that hold ABANDONED SOULS together are… to paraphrase the mighty Judas Priest…Canadian Steel! Inspired by Alter Bridge, Alice In Chains, Metallica, Judas Priest, Godsmack and Kings X, Todd describes Abandoned Souls’ sound as ‘powerful, heavy, rhythmic, melodic, personal.’
The band is super-stoked about their new EP “Make It Last”.
“We want to give the fans a pure and unfiltered listening experience, one that reflects us and where we are at in our musical journey and our lives. It is as much a reflection of who we are as musicians as it is of us as people.”
They see band and fans as one and indivisible.
“This band has been a very good parallel for the life struggles that a lot of people go through.”
Of course live, Abandoned Souls really let it rip.
“We don’t just stand up there and look at the ground. We can’t help but get into what we’re doing.”
This is the philosophy behind the title of Abandoned Souls new EP.
“’Make It Last’ is a reference to always trying to make the good times in life last as long as you can. As much as possible, try to live every minute like it could be your last…Time is fleeting, so…Make It Last!”
“Make It Last” was released on April 29th, 2017 and is available at iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, CD Baby and all major online retailers.
(Bio written by Steve Earles)
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Release Date: April 29, 2017
Track Listing:
1. Prove It (3:42)
2. Make It Last (3:28)
3. Best of Me (3:35)
4. Stand Out Front (3:26)
5. So Through (4:41)
1. Prove It (3:42)
2. Make It Last (3:28)
3. Best of Me (3:35)
4. Stand Out Front (3:26)
5. So Through (4:41)
EP Length: 18:54
EP Credits:
– All songs performed by: Abandoned Souls
– All songs written by: Abandoned Souls
– Produced by: James Todd
– Mixed by: James Todd
– Mastered by: James Todd
– Album Artwork by: James Todd and Reagan Thorne
– All musicians are members of SOCAN
– Music is Canadian Content (MAPL)
Live and Album Band Line Up:
James Todd (lead vocals),
Derek De Kort (guitars, vocals)
Tom Dobrentey (drums, vocals)
Reagan Thorne (bass, vocals)
Discography:
2017- Make It Last (EP)
2014- Insightful Minds At Ease (EP)
2012- Damned If You Don’t (LP
2008- Some Never Will (LP)
2006- Pimpin The Bands- Powercast Radio Compilation (Violets)
2006- Perris Network Compilation (She Rides)
2005- Circle Of Shadows (LP)
Shared Stage with:
Kings X, Skid Row, Jake E Lees Red Dragon Cartel, Lee Aaron, Default, Thornley, My Darkest Days.
Tour and Festivals:
2013 – Indiefest – Sarnia, ON
2012 – 102.1 The Edge, New Music Night – Toronto, ON
2012 – Summerfest – Sudbury, ON
2012 – Summerstock – Paris, ON
2009 – Rail City Music Festival – St. Thomas, ON
2008 – Indypalooza – Port, Burwell, ON
2007 – Thirsty Souls Crop Tour – London, ON
2006 – Thirsty Souls Weekend – London, ON
2006 – Soundwave – Strathroy, ON
2006 – Downsview Park Canada Day – Toronto, ON
2006 – CMW – Toronto, ON
Music Placements:
2008 – TahoeFilms – Sled Heads Vol 4 (She Rides)
2008 – TahoeFilms – Sled Heads Vol 4 (She Rides)
Awards / Features:
2015 – London Music Awards- Metal or Hardcore Artist of the Year.
2006 – Climaxxx Radio’s Ultimate Battle Champions
August 2012 – 102.1 The Edge’s online band of the Month
Artist Endorsements:
Spector Basses, Traynor Amplifiers and Cool Claws.
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 12, 2017
For fans of Soilwork, Extol, Textures, Revocation
Bravewords Video Premiere DIVINITY “Atlas”
New Album “The Immortalist” Due Out May 26th
Unleashing their new album “The Immortalist” on May 26th, Calgary, AB progressive death metal band DIVINITY have teamed up with Bravewords.com for the exclusive premiere of their next video “Atlas”.
The bands comments:
“Believe it or not, we shot and produced this entire music video in our jam space all on our own. This time we used a programmed light sequence and setup a bunch of special shots to produce the look for this and we’re stoked with how it turned out! This is a very different style of a song for us but we feel it encompasses many of our influences while standing out as a unique track. Crank it up!”
Watch “Atlas” now at the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-divinity-release-atlas-video
Plus the track is available for immediate download with pre-order of the album on Divinity.ca, iTunes or Amazon plus ab exclusive digipak CD available on their website for those who want to support the band directly.
“The Immortalist” is a culmination of 5 years of hard work and dedication to DIVINITY‘s craft. The album features 12 tracks that include their two previous EP releases “The Immortalist, Pt. 1 – Awestruck” and “The Immortalist, Pt. 2 –Momentum” with their 3rd EP “The Immortalist Pt. 3 – Conqueror” now completed to finish off the trilogy series as one huge full length album. All the tracks on the album are re-mixed and re-mastered by the talented Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Grid Productions) to make the songs more cohesive and work as a full-length experience. This album also features Bjorn ‘Speed’ Strid of Soilwork on vocals for the song ‘D.M.T.’.
Album Pre-order ‘The Immortalist” promo video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1BURkUm7nM
Music Video – “Manhunt” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW4XelJ6Rzw
“The Immortalist – Pt. 2 Momentum” – Full Stream – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W0kiDxFjtU
1. Manhunt (4:25)
2. Atlas (4:42)
3. Hallowed Earth (6:04)
4. DMT (7:36)
5. PsyWar (6:36)
6. Distorted Mesh (3:48)
7. The Dead Speak From Behind (7:05)
8. Lucid Creator (4:52)
9. The Reckoning (4:24)
10. All Seeing Eyes (5:40)
11. Momentum (5:21)
12. Conqueror (7:20)
Album Length: 1:07:56
DIVINITY is:
Sean Jenkins – Vocals
Jeff Waite – Vocals
James Duncan – Guitars
Brett Duncan – Drums
Keith Branston – Bass
About:
Divinity, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, started in 1997 and began playing live shows in 1999. In 2001, the band released its first EP album called “Intensify” which received a lot of local (Canadian) praise after sending in a couple songs to BWBK’s ‘Knuckletrack’ CD sampler. A music video was released for the song “World of Pain” in 2003 and the band played local shows building its show experience.
Fast forward to 2007, Divinity independently releases their first full-length album called “Allegory” and is picked up by Nuclear Blast Records just 3 months after the independent release. Obviously, this was a major turning point for the band!
In 2008, Divinity took on its first major tour by joining the Summer Slaughter Canada tour. This gave them the opportunity to connect to high-calibre booking agents and other acts such as Dying Fetus, Whitechapel, and Necrophagist.
In 2009, Divinity spent it’s time creating their 2nd full-length album, called “The Singularity” which was released under Candlelight Records with a very positive response from numerous reviewers and listeners.
Since the release of The Singularity, Divinity has toured Canada numerous times over and has received massive support and praise from around the world.
The band is currently releasing a trilogy EP concept album now turned into a full-length LP, called ‘The Immortalist’ available May 26th, 2017 at all digital music stores and as a special limited run CD Digipak.
For more info, please visit www.Divinity.ca.
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“Divinity are an insanely talented band who’ve just released an amazing album that just isn’t getting the attention it deserves. I was listening to the full album yesterday on my iPod… and “fucking wow” is still about all I can come up with. It’s it’s complex, it’s progressive, it’s deep, it’s brutal, it’s shreddy, it’s hooky, it’s artsy… it’s everything you (I) want a metal record to be. Every musician in the band is top-notch, including vocalist Sean Jenkins with whom I’m especially impressed (this from a guy who ordinarily doesn’t focus on vocals).” – Metalsucks.net
“Canada’s metal wizards Divinity have just released a vibrant, explosive video for “Lay In The Bed You’ve Made,” from the band’s Candlelight Records debut The Singularity.” – Guitar World
“DIVINITY: F*CKING WOW…Divinity definitely make my balls quiver.” – Metalsucks.net
“Technical death metal fans will find Divinity to be a hybrid of several genres that all have a hand in formulating the band’s sonic reverence. From soft piano to sky-raising clean vocals, every attempt is made to show that monotony and predictability is not in Divinity’s DNA.” – Metal Underground
“Divinity is easily among Canada’s elite bands (along with Into Eternity for example) that have that the new ‘Western Canadian’ sound that morphs Death, Thrash, Prog and crazy chops into one sweet package.” – Metal-Rules
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