NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – October 8, 2021
Snakeblade Unleashes Atmospherically Dark And Sonically Sophisticated “Harvester” Off “The Curse”
Track Premiere via ThisIsBlackMetal
New Album “The Curse” Out October 13, 2021
Canadian one-man project Snakeblade is releasing a new album “The Curse” and the final single before it officially drops is “Harvester”. The project was started to alleviate the stress that came with the pandemic and has already released an album in 2020 entitled “The Kingdom”. The newest album is quite a big departure from the sound established in the first full-length, and listeners can expect a more robust, mature sound that is rounded out by the addition of a session drummer taking up the kit. The name behind it all, Mike Redston explains the new single:
“Harvester is one of my heaviest tracks ever. There’s no bullshit, no diddly-daddling around. It’s a straight-up ‘fuck you’ of a song. The song’s lyrics are completely raw and unfiltered. Looking back on it now, I see a whole lot of rage and anger in this thing. And that’s really the essence of what The Curse is all about.”
Songs on “The Curse” were written shortly after “The Kingdom”, but worked on and stewed over for much longer. There was lots of experimentation and re-writing. It was a tedious, pain-staking project, but according to Redston, it paid off. It is a concept album of sorts revolving around one of Redston’s all-time favorite fantasy series: Game of Thrones.
Each of the ten tracks is a release of nerd energy with hints of personal experiences; some of the plotlines explored include The Red Woman, Stannis Baratheon, and The Lord of Light religion.
The “One-Man Nerdy’n’Dirty” black metal is recommended for fans of Dissection, Slayer, and Skeletonwitch.
The single “Harvester” can be heard via its premiere on ThisIsBlackMetal‘s YouTube channel – https://youtu.be/mc8yTaL5ZVI
The album “The Curse” will be available on October 13, 2021.
Album pre-order – https://snakeblade.bandcamp.com/album/the-curse
Previous singles
The Red Mage’s Seduction – https://youtu.be/7V06X1AlJqg
Foul Sorcery of Flame and Shadow – https://youtu.be/iXym2GwjxqY
Track Listing:
1. Destiny (Intro) (1:42)
2. Rotten Souls (6:48)
3. Harvester (3:35)
4. Dreams of Aida (1:53)
5. The Red Mage’s Seduction (6:01)
6. Foul Sorcery of Flame and Shadow (5:04)
7. Godswood (2:28)
8. Born Among Salt and Smoke (5:46)
9. Archways (3:05)
10. Exile, Outlaw… The Essence (6:34)
Album Length: 42:56
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Mike Redston
Drums performed by Dennis Kraakman
Artwork by Elizabeth Holmes
‘Dreams of Aida’ co-produced with Macca Grills
‘Godswood’ co-produced with Logan Macdonald
• All songs written by: Mike Redston
• Produced by: Mike Redston
• Album Artwork by: Elizabeth Holmes
• Member of SOCAN
• Music is Canadian Content (MAPL)
Album Band Line Up:
Mike Redston – Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar,
Dennis Kraakman – Drums
For more info:
Facebook.com/snakebladeofficial
Instagram.com/snakebladeofficial
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About:
Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Snakeblade was formed by Mike Redston as an escapist project while the entire world was quarantined. What came out of this anxious time may surprise you though, as Snakeblade refuses to follow typical one-man black metal trends. Every song on their debut album The Kingdom explodes with energy and youthful rage, delivering a pummelling of riffs, blastbeats, and shrieking vocals. With lyrical topics of fantasy, medieval battles, lord of the rings, and video games, Snakeblade is a headbanging nerd’s wet dream. Now on their second effort, the one-man project delves into bold new territory adding orchestral and electro elements to the blackened thrashy chaos that is: The Curse.
Discography:
2020 – The Kingdom
2021 – The Curse
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“intense shrieks, murderous riffs, and all the fantasy black metal you need!” – Heavy Blog Is Heavy
“This new song (The Red Mage’s Seduction) is a wild but multi-faceted thrill-ride. A burst of jolting riffage launches the track, and as it grows more feverish it provokes a long, throat-ruining scream. The drums (performed by session drummer Dennis Kraakman) hammer and spit like machine guns as the bass bubbles and the guitar writhes in flames. There are chilling moments when slashing chords, slithering arpeggios, and flickering spectral solos sound like magic spells cast in sound by a viciously demented sorceror and the vocals descend into monstrous croaking growls, only to have the song erupt again in chaotic incendiary gales. The song’s feeling of magical mystery and ominous peril emerges again and rises to towering heights, elevated by grand synths and gigantic booms. Once there, an extravagant extended guitar solo lights the listener’s nerve endings on fire without relinquishing the music’s aura of sorcery run amok. The song slashes and burns again, with the elaborate layering of guitars, tumultuous percussion, and slaughtering screams creating an ecstatic finale.” – No Clean Singing
“This one man black metal project from Canada, spearheaded by Mike Redston, wastes no time in pushing the pedal to the metal and letting it all go. No, seriously; the very first track on his new album, The Kingdom, has an insanely flamboyant and satisfying guitar solo, breakneck drums, and vocal shrieks aplenty.” – Heavy Blog Is Heavy
“Snakeblade Goes Beyond Black Metal Trappings on ‘The Kingdom'” – Exclaim!
“It’s safe to say that Snakeblade’s musical genius will quickly outgrow Redston’s one-man credo, for other musicians will surely seek out his vision. That he has crafted such venomous metal that is still wildly entertaining during this pandemic is a huge accomplishment, and The Kingdom will appeal to fans of this black metal style, particularly followers of Mayhem, Borknagar and classic Slayer.” – Exclaim!
“This is absolutely my jam, and The Kingdom is one of my favorite albums of the year so far.” – Toilet ov Hell
“I am compelled to say that SNAKEBLADE most definitely delivered an utmost maddening, but enjoyably entertaining discovery that made me replay this …pretty much all day long. “The Kingdom” is an addicting spin that will blow brains & shatter windows with explosive clarity. Full of density, technical prowess & engaging captivation. This is an incredibly amazing debut album, and I will most look forward to their upcoming projects. And for a singular writing attempt, bravo! I couldn’t help but score this as a masterful piece of other-worldly malevolence which most certainly deserves a slot in your collection for sure. Check it out!” – Metal Temple
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