EPK – Every Hour Kills – Re:awaken (2020) (Perfect Filth)
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For fans Soilwork, In Flames, Starset, Bring Me The Horizon, Veil of Maya
Album Title: Re:awaken
Release Date: October 9, 2020
Label: Perfect Filth
Distribution: Distrokid
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“The band plays a sound of metal sounds extremely modern and melodic, coming across as a mix of Scar Symmetry and Fear Factory, with sprinkles of djent for added flair.” – New Noise Magazine
“Should the band be able to hold this standard on their first full-length album, one has to count on Every Hour Kills in the first league of Modern Metal. CrypticRock gives Every Hour Kills 4.5 out of 5 stars.”
“The song has an amazing feel to it that is uplifting and empowering at the same time and it makes you feel like could run a marathon and finish first place. “ – Headbanger Review
“Setting aside my bias for death and thrash metal, they mix melodic metal and electronic programming into something I found enjoyable and much different from what I spin on a daily basis.” – A Metal State of Mind
“On a final note I have to say that Every Hour Kills created nothing short of a mini-epic, and my only complaint is that I am left wanting a full sized album with more tracks than this one offered.” – Vents Magazine
“The music can be described as a powerful mix of the melodic power of (the early) Disturbed, the heaviness of Fear Factory and the musical craftsmanship of progressive acts like Dream Theater (in their ’old days’).” – Peek-a-boo Magazine
“Overall – This is an interesting blend of modern electronica and driving metal. I can see them going far.” – SMN News
STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS
1. Guest Vocals by Shaley Bourget (Dayshell), Chris Thoresen (Shark Infested Daughters)
Guest Solos by Rick Graham, Travis Montgomery (Threat Signal), Morgan Reid (Bloodshot Dawn)
2. An accompanying illustrated short storybook by Splice Comics will delve even deeper into the EHK lore.
3. Every Hour Kills was built to challenge the idea of what defines a “band”. Rather, the group sees itself as a constantly evolving musical collective; guest vocalists and soloists across the songs bring their own unique artistry and elevate the collective impact of Every Hour Kills’ brand.
4. The new EP titled ‘Re:Awaken’ set for release in Fall 2020, tells the stories of individuals existing in this fragmented future; their struggle to exist amidst the chaos of forces of the elite race and the constant encroaching tide of technology.
Photo: L-R Sacha Laskow (Guitar & Programming) | Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster (Vocals) | Brent Stutsky (Bass) Photo Edit: Empirius
“Every hour wounds, but the last one kills” – Anonymous
Every Hour Kills is a powerhouse ensemble featuring the core of ex-Divinity / Enditol guitarist Sacha Laskow, bassist Brent Stutsky (ex-Breach of Trust), along with vocalist Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster (ex-Out of Your Mouth).
The new EP titled ‘Re:Awaken’ set for release on October 9, 2020, tells the stories of individuals existing in this fragmented future; their struggle to exist amidst the chaos of forces of the elite race and the constant encroaching tide of technology. An accompanying illustrated short storybook by Splice Comics will delve even deeper into the EHK lore.
Every Hour Kills was built to challenge the idea of what defines a “band”. Rather, the group sees itself as a constantly evolving musical collective; guest vocalists and soloists across the songs bring their own unique artistry and elevate the collective impact of Every Hour Kills’ brand. The lyrics, artwork, visuals, and themes all look toward the future, asking the key postmodern question of how will emerging technology and our humanity progress and co-exist?
Shared Stage with: Godsmack, Apocalyptica, Trivium, Obey the Brave, Into Eternity, Kobra and the Lotus
Endorsed by: Fractal Audio, Bareknuckle Pickups, Toontrack
Nominated YYC Music Award – 2016, 2019 for Metal Recording of The Year
Discography:
2020 – Re:awaken – EP
2018 – Fragile Machine – EP
2015 – Every Hour Kills – EP
EP’s Story Concept
In the 22nd century, humankind was crippled by a relentless plague with no known cure. Deteriorating further with each passing day, a once prosperous species began to slowly fade away into nothingness, unable to slow the tightening grip of mother nature. It wasn’t until the year 2136 that a way out of the hell we inhabited presented itself.
A solar eclipse, unlike anything our kind had ever seen, brought with it the solution to all of our problems. For the first time in human history, an ancient race of interstellar beings, the Illusorians, descended from the skies and offered us a means to end the suffering of humanity. Their proposition was simple: in exchange for children who had not yet been consumed by the plague, they would give us medicine to heal the sick. We learned that Illusorians were unable to reproduce without host lifeforms. By offering up our young so that they may use them to replenish their numbers, the human race would be slowly healed over time.
That day fractured the human race. Those who believed we had no alternative formed The Vessel of Light, living in worship and praise of the Illusorians. Those who preferred to wait out their days became a group of neutral Secularists. Lastly, a group of Insurgents took it upon themselves to wage war against the Illusorians, convinced their offer was nothing more than child slavery.
Track by Track Explanation:
1. Veiled Aurora – A heavy, angular opening with an uplifting melody to signify the struggle and contrast mankind faces in the new developing world.
Music by Alan Sacha Laskow
Lyrics by Alan Sacha Laskow, Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster, Shaley Bourget
2. Anthelion – An angry tale of a man having his autonomy and rights taken away by the elite race and the loss of privacy in the new technological age.
Music by Alan Sacha Laskow
Lyrics by Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster and Alan Sacha Laskow
3. Re:Awaken – A song of hope, as humanity our strength to adapt, overcome and the spark of inner love that can’t be easily extinguished.
Music by Alan Sacha Laskow
Lyrics by Alan Sacha Laskow and Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster
4. Time (Cover) – An instrumental dénouement to take the listener on a journey through the infinite.
Music originally by Joe Satriani
[Download Album Cover | Download EP Lyrics]
Album Title: Re:awaken
Release Date: October 9, 2020
Label: Perfect Filth
Distribution: Distrokid
Track Listing:
1. Veiled Aurora (ft. guest vocals Shaley Bourget of Dayshell, Of Mice & Men & guest guitar solo Morgan Reid of Bloodshot Dawn) (4:18)
2. Anthelion (ft. guest vocals Chris Thoresen (Shark Infested Daughters & guest guitar solo Travis Montgomery of Threat Signal, Meytal) (4:26)
3. Re:awaken (4:12)
4. Time ft. guest guitar solo Rick Graham (Joe Satriani cover) (5:04)
5. Veiled Aurora (Instrumental) (4:18)
6. Anthelion (Instrumental) (4:26)
7. Re:awaken (Instrumental) (4:12)
8. Time (Joe Satriani cover) (Instrumental) (5:04)
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Every Hour Kills
• All songs written by: Alan Sacha Laskow
• Produced by: Alan Sacha Laskow
• Mixed by: Alan Sacha Laskow
• Mastered by: Alan Sacha Laskow
• Album Artwork by: Glass Crane
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Album and Live Band Line Up:
Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster: Vocals
Alan Sacha Laskow: Guitars & Programming
Brent Stutsky: Bass
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