The Independent Voice Ezine – Autocatalytica – Powerclashing Maximalism ” if you combine the modern, masterful and unpredictable prog of Tesseract with the adventurousness and epic nature of Opeth (and make them both more intense), you get Autocatalytica. In my opinion this is a rarely flawless album and is very strongly recommended listening for all metal heads. I really can’t think of a single thing I’d change. ” https://www.theindependentvoice.org/2020/09/18/autocatalytica-powerclashing-maximalism/
EPK – Fuck The Facts – Pleine Noirceur (2020)
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Album Title: Pleine Noirceur
Release Date: November 20, 2020
Label: Noise Salvation
For fans of Brutal Truth, Napalm Death, Converge, Cephalic Carnage, The Dillinger Escape Plan
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Radio Charts
#6 – National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 (Earshot)
#4 – National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 (Earshot)
#4 – National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 (Earshot)
#8 – National Loud Chart- For the Week Ending: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 (Earshot)
#162 on Top 200 for National – November 2020 Charts (Earshot)
#4 – National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 (Earshot)
#7 – National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 (Earshot)
#18 on Top 20 Loud – October 2020 (Earshot)
“The album opens with arguably the best Fuck the Facts song of all time in “Doubt, Fear, Neglect” — a song with some of the heaviest riffs ever made by the band… Fuck the Facts’s Pleine Noirceur is the most perfectly heavy record one could ask for. For a band that has been together for over 20 years, Fuck the Facts continue to make some of the most important heavy music around, and Pleine Noirceur is their finest achievement to date.” – Exclaim!
“It’s no secret I love the Canadian death/grinders in Fuck The Facts, and I couldn’t be happier to hear after 5 years of radio silence, they’re back and better than ever! Their new album, Pleine Noirceur, is set for release on November 20th via the band’s very own Noise Salvation label and today we’re premiering the title track off the release. It’s as vicious as it is warm and heartfelt, twisting and turning with new surprises while retaining the FTF brand we love over the years.” – Metal Injection
“Now for some oddly melodic aggression. At this point Fuck The Facts are known for exploring sounds and moods outside of a typical grindcore realm, and their new record is another chapter in that evolution. Pleine Noirceur is very heavy, yet it has almost a blackgaze atmosphere. It’s nonstop juxtaposition of seemingly apposing vibes that blend well together.” – Metal Injection
“Instrumentally, Pleine Noirceur is crushingly heavy but full of melody and atmosphere and unexpected twists and turns, and vocally, Melanie Mongeon is at her most emotive. These are soaring, impassioned songs that really make you feel something.” – Brooklyn Vegan
“The first thing that will strike you about Pleine Norceur is just how fucking big it sounds; the production on this record is absolutely thunderous, boasting a crisp, punchy sound and one of the most rich, full-bodied guitar tones they’ve ever had.” – The Quietus
“Pleine Noirceur is a constitution of pissed-off and fast-as-fuck grind married to ominous and ponderous sludge, met with doom and atmospheric tendencies, and where vile and abrasive tones unite with the carefully crafted and gripping melodies. While the tinctures are diverse and plenty, there are no gaps or grey areas between them. Fuck the Facts have obtained a state of existence very rarely reached on their umpteenth full-length, being more incisive and versatile than ever before. Pleine Noirceur is an exuberant and compelling effort from a band whose name seems to ring true on every single facet of humanity in the current climate. Fuck the facts, and fuck them good, for this album is exactly what we deserve amidst the darkness that’s enveloping us all globally.” – Everything Is Noise
“Pleine Noirceur continues their streak of excellence, from the brilliant “Doubt, Fear, Neglect” and the blistering “Ailleurs” through the sludgy and emotive “Everything I Love Is Ending” to the drifty dreamy “An Ending.”. Total darkness never seemed so vibrant, and this band never fails. Each listen unfurls a new twist, a new turn, a previously unheard riff, or more likely, a new context, a new color, a new angle and a riff previously unheard in exactly that proper context or color or angle.” – Your Last Rites (#9 on Top 10 2020 Albums)
“More than two decades into their career, Fuck The Facts remain one of grindcore’s most consistently strong acts. Pleine Noirceur is a fine addition to the band’s already strong discography, but also a welcome reminder of how much more can be done with grindcore than the standard 30-second blitzkrieg.” – Treble Zine
“Pleine Noirceur will undoubtedly go down in history as a masterful sonic experience that beautifully bends genre, emotion & talent to its will. This is perhaps the most complete journey into FUCK THE FACTS bastardized existence that we have heard to date.” – TRVE North Reviews
“‘Pleine Norceur‘ (meaning Total Darkness) is not a pure grindcore album, it’s so much more than that. This is the soundtrack to 2020, losing faith in humanity and in yourself. Dealing with themes like depression (‘Doubt’, ‘Fear’, ‘Neglect’), loss (‘Everything I love is Ending‘) and racism (‘_cide‘) this is an honest reflection on humanity’s worst aspects. It’s not just the lyrics that reflect on the emotions present here. While this record is grind at its core, we also find elements of melodic hardcore, death metal and mathcore all fused together in a natural blend that speeds up and slows down in such a natural way, you can’t help but be amazed at the songwriting and flow of the album.” – Grimm Gent
“Fuck the Facts’ return after five years proves some things are worth the wait as “Pleine Noirceur” is so incredibly satisfying and absolutely beats you down. The record isn’t full throttle the entire time and demonstrates more of FTF’s tool set they’ve built over the years, but when they light the powder keg, it’s as explosive as anything in their catalog. It’s great to have this band back in our periphery, and while they can’t deface us live right now, this record is enough to ensure our muscles are nice bruised in the meantime.” – Meat Mead Metal
“Pleine Noirceur is a genuine artistic achievement that is made with loving care and meticulously considered impacts, a roar to the universe in this year where we all feel like roaring sometimes. Allow Fuck The Facts to be your punishing soundtrack to 2020, because it is the most honest and cathartic music you will hear this year. And we need this.5/5” – Grater Mag
“a great album from one of the most interesting bands in grindcore (or whatever you want to call these sounds). And that, my friends, is a fact.” – Your Last Rites
“F*ck the Facts Return to Save 2020 With New Song “Pleine Noirceur”…FtF are one of the best grindcore bands in recent history ” – Metal Sucks
“The first single (Pleine Noirceur) is the raw, harsh, impassioned title track, which makes this record seem very promising.” – Brooklyn Vegan
“Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit, I have been grind hammered. For a band that I didn’t think was still active, Fuck The Facts sound so vital and loose on this one. That’s why they’re here.” – Stereogum – THE BLACK MARKET – The Month In Metal – September 2020
“Le groupe de grindcore peu orthodoxe Fuck the Facts est de retour avec un album et nous présente la chanson-titre de celui-ci. Fidèle à leur habitude, le groupe nous livre une solide chanson qui pousse plus loin que ce qu’on entend généralement dans le genre. Une chose est sûre par contre, Mel Mongeon semble fâchée noire! Mais en fait, tout cela est de la douleur qu’elle livre avec aplomb. La pièce se termine dans un beau moment de percussions qui est mélodieux après la brutalité appréciable de la première partie.” – Le Canal Auditif
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Album Title: Pleine Noirceur
Release Date: November 20, 2020
Label: Noise Salvation
Track Listing:
1. Doubt, Fear Neglect (6:47)
2. Ailleurs (1:17)
3. Pleine Noirceur (5:42)
4. Aube (1:24)
5. Sans Lumiere (4:23)
6. Sans Racines (0:38)
7. Everything I Love Is Ending (4:14)
8. A Dying Light (3:41)
9. Dropping Like Flies (4:04)
10. L’abandon (2:07)
11. An Ending (3:27)
12. _cide (3:59)
Album Length: 41:46
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Topon Das, Mathieu Vilandre, Melanie Mongeon
• All songs written by: Topon Das, Mathieu Vilandre, Melanie Mongeon
• Produced by: Fuck The Facts
• Mixed by: Topon Das
• Mastered by: Topon Das
• Album Artwork by: Melanie Mongeon
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Album & Live Band Line Up:
Topon Das – Guitar / Bass
Melanie Mongeon – Vocals
Mathieu Vilandre – Drums / Guitar / Bass
L – R: Melanie Mongeon, Mathieu Vilandre, Topon Das
Photo by Anndy Negative
Started as a recording project in the late 90’s, it wasn’t until 2001 that the work ethic that produced a slew of underground releases drove Fuck The Facts towards full band status and into the live arena. Since then, the Ottawa-based unit has barely stopped for a breath of reconsideration, associating themselves with some of the biggest labels in underground extreme music, as well as continuing a steady output of DIY releases. Having toured hundreds of thousands of kilometers throughout North America and Europe, guitarist/founder Topon Das, vocalist Mel Mongeon and drummer Mathieu Vilandré have performed as some of the biggest festivals and sweated it out in some of the smallest basements. From 2006-2011 Fuck the Facts released three albums via underground powerhouse label, Relapse Records. Upon the completion of their contract, the quintet decided it was time to put the finishing touches on the proverbial full-circle, returning to the world of fierce independence and creative control. Their most recent releases were produced entirely at their own studio, self-released, and shows Fuck The Facts efforts as an entity continuing to grow musically and personally while developing a deeper understanding of what significance their art holds to them. As one of the longest-running and most recognizable names in Canadian Grindcore, FUCK THE FACTS continue to deliver their brand of “Bastardized Grindcore” with no end in sight.
Discography:
2015 – Desire Will Rot LP
2014 – Abandoned EP
2013 – Amer EP
2011 – Die Miserable LP
2011 – Misery EP
2010 – Unnamed EP
2008 – Disgorge Mexico LP
2006 – Stigmata High-Five LP
2005 – Legacy Of Hopelessness EP
2003 – Backstabber Etiquette LP
2001 – FourOninE EP
2001 – Discoing The Dead LP
1999 – s/t LP
Shared Stage and Toured with:
Black Dahlia Murder, Exhumed, Misery Index, Origin, Regurgitate, Today Is The Day, Unearthly Trance, Psyopus, Impaled, KEN Mode, Landmine Marathon, Antigama, Rumpelstiltskin Grinder, Neuraxis, Napalm Death, Converge, Brutal Truth, Cryptopsy, Despised Icon and countless others.
Tours and Festivals:
2019 – Smash Your Privilege Festival – Peer, Belgium
2019 – Earslaughter Festival – Montreal, Canada
2016 – Desire Will Rot European Tour
2016 – Fuck NSBM Fest – Rho, Italy
2015 – Desire Will Rot USA & Canada Tour
2015 – Berserker II Festival – Detroit, USA
2015 – Obscene Extreme America Festival – Montreal, Canada
2014 – Grind Your Mind Festival – Drummondville, Canada
2014 – Oneonta Punk Festival – Oneonta, USA
2014 – Grinding The US & Canada Tour
2014 – Mexico Tour with Landmine Marathon
2013 – New Jersey Deathfest – New Jersey, USA
2013 – Maritimes Amer Tour
2013 – European Amer Tour
2013 – Obscene Extreme Festival – Trutnov, Czech Republic
2013 – Big Day In Festival – Ithaca, USA
2013 – Badass Weekend Festival – Houston, USA
2013 – Knuck Fest – Little Rock, USA
2012 – Tour with Black Dahlia Murder & Exhumed – USA & Canada
2012 – Die Miserable In Europe Tour
2012 – Die Miserable Canada Tour
2011 – Quebec Metalfest X – Quebec City, Canada
2011 – Thrashfest V – Halifax, Canada
2011 – East Coast US Tour with Misery Index
2011 – North America Tour with KEN Mode
2011 – Scion Rock Fest – Pomona, USA
2011 – 10 Year Anniversary Tour (US & Canada)
2010 – European Tour
2010 – USA Tour
2010 – Montebello Rockfest
2010 – Maryland Deathfest
2009 – European Tour with Antigama & Dr. Doom
2009 – US Tour with Rumpelstiltskin Grinder
2009 – Trois-Rivieres Metalfest
2008 – Canadian Tour with Psyopus
2008 – Canadian Tour with Today Is The Day
2008 – Canadian Tour with Neuraxis
2008 – US Tour with Psyopus & War From A Harlots Mouth
2008 – US Tour with Origin
2008 – Canadian Tour with Impaled & Head Hits Concrete
2007 – Canadian Tour with Emeth
2007 – Maryland Deathfest
2007 – US Tour with Regurgitate
2007 – US & Canadian Headlining Tours
2006 – Relapse Contamination Tour
2006 – US Tour with Misery Index
2006 – US & Canadian Headlining Tours
Metal Temple – The Reticent – The Oubliette “it’s clear that this is a very personal story from Chris Hathcock. He poured his heart and soul into the concept, and the way the tracks flowed, the story is very real and vivid. Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease, because it mostly affects the patient’s loved ones more than the patient himself. It’s a long process of slowly letting go, until the disease claims another victim. This process is carefully matriculated through music here, and it’s something all fans of music will want to experience. Especially considering the number of us who have been affected in one way or another by this ravaging disease. 9/10” http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/t_2/the-reticent-oubliette.htm
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – September 18, 2020
For fans Periphery, Snarky Puppy, Dream Theater, Animals As Leaders, Thank You Scientist
Earth’s Yellow Sun Shares Next Animated Video “Part IV – Bastion” For 5th Anniversary of “The Infernal Machine”
“The Infernal Machine” Celebrates 5 Years!
Re-release EP Tracks w/ Animated Videos
Top L-R Brian Dhari (Tenor Sax), Josh Hanff (Guitars), Chris Bruder (Keyboards)
Bottom L-R Duncan Stan (Bass), Julien Bigras (Drums), Murray Heaton (Alto Sax)
Photo Cred: Michele Dalgarno, Samantha Carcasole, Eric Soto
Five years ago Toronto’s Earth’s Yellow Sun released their sophomore EP “The Infernal Machine”. Now to celebrate the anniversary of that EP, they are re-releasing the tracks in the form of animated videos. The band has unleashed three videos over the last two months, “Part I – Assembly”, “Part II – Unveiling” and “Part III – Betrayal”. Today, the band unveil their fourth video for the track “Part IV – Bastion”, continuing the next chapter of their illustrated story.
The band explains the track:
“Part IV – Bastion: Our human civilization faces a massive onslaught and many deaths brought on by this mechanized terror that they’ve unleashed on themselves. They are forced to retreat into remote areas and regroup for a hail mary last-ditch effort at bringing down the machine that has only brought them violence and destruction.”
The animated video for “Part IV – Bastion” can be viewed HERE.
Previous videos:
“Part III – Betrayal” HERE.
“Part II – Unveiling” HERE.
“Part I – Assembly” HERE.
Earth’s Yellow Sun‘s concept EP “The Infernal Machine” is the perfect soundtrack to these videos, the premise lying in a futuristic society, the dependency on technology and artificial intelligence, and the conflict that arises between man and machine. Guitarist Josh Hanff shares his excitement for this project:
“The release in question, The Infernal Machine was actually released exactly five years ago, but we are releasing this comic book video concept for the five-year anniversary. The project has been in the works between myself and a couple of artists since the actual EP was completed, and we’re really excited to be able to finally show our fans (and potential fans) the story behind the music, which was always in my mind (and my co-producer’s mind) as we created the EP back in 2014/2015. “
An incredible mix of guitars, saxophone, choir, violins, and a heavy rhythm section, Earth’s Yellow Sun is difficult to label yet easy to enjoy. Recommended for fans of Periphery, Dream Theater, and Animals as Leaders.
To hear “The Infernal Machine” in full, please visit the following links on EarthsYellowSun.bandcamp.com, Apple Music, Spotify
Track Listing:
1. Part I – Assembly (6:09)
2. Part II – Unveiling (2:58)
3. Part III – Betrayal (3:31)
4. Part IV – Bastion (3:12)
5. Part V – Rapture (7:14)
Album Length: 23:06
For more info:
EarthsYellowSun.net
Facebook.com/EarthsYellowSun
Instagram.com/EarthsYellowSun
EPK
About:
Difficult to Label; Easy to Enjoy
We are Earth’s Yellow Sun, an instrumental band hailing from Toronto, Canada. While often described as “progressive metal”, you’ll quickly find that it’s not so simple to label us – our unique approach to writing music is unlike anything you’ve heard before. Blending a crushingly heavy rhythm section with soaring melodic saxophone lines and funky organ pads, Earth’s Yellow Sun is like the love child of Periphery and Snarky Puppy that you didn’t know you needed in your life.
Our most recent release “Under the Covers” features our cover arrangements of three songs from vastly different corners of the musical world, featuring collaborations with some talented vocalists. From the progressive rock realm, we cover Rush’s “Overture 2112/The Temples of Syrinx”, featuring the incredible Rody Walker of Protest the Hero. From jazz territory, we cover pianist Tigran Hamasyan’s instrumental rhythmic mind-bender “Entertain Me”. And from the pop world, we cover the Backstreet Boys hit “Larger Than Life”, featuring the vocals of Lauren Babic of Red Handed Denial.
As an instrumental band, we rely on our music to convey our stories. Our sophomore release “The Infernal Machine” is a concept record that chronicles a futuristic society’s dependence on technology and artificial intelligence, and the ensuing conflict between man and machine. The creation of this EP saw us venture further into experimental territory, incorporating unconventional instrumentation such as violin, choir, and tabla into sound.
Earth’s Yellow Sun was initially conceived in 2014, while we were attending Humber College’s music program. After bonding over our mutual interest in heavy progressive music, and our shared desire to write innovative music of our own, we formed a school ensemble where we first toyed with the idea of incorporating saxophones into a metal band. This experiment proved to be a great success, and Earth’s Yellow Sun rose from the ashes of the school ensemble once classes came to an end.
Our unique and eclectic sound allows us to fit into a variety of different concert bills. Since our live debut in 2015, we have been fortunate enough to share the stage with several notable acts, including Between the Buried and Me, Protest the Hero, Intervals, Intronaut, Plini, Thank You Scientist, Moon Tooth, Auras, and Red Handed Denial. We greatly look forward to returning to the stage as soon as we can, bigger and better than ever.
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