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0 EPK – Thunderor – Fire It Up (2022)

November 3, 2021
by Asher
· EPKs · Thunderor

EPK – Thunderor – Fire It Up (2022)

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“I think we’ve created a truly original album with Fire It Up. It was a blast writing these songs and putting my personality into the lyrics for the first time. We’re proud to have done all of the tracking ourselves (it was a learning experience!) and to have done things the old-school way without any quantized drums or pitch correction. I think the result is a more natural-sounding recording, which gives a better human connection and allows the songs to shine through with the real attitude. The songs on the album are meant to inspire a life journey – an adventure with friends, motorcycles, romance, danger, and victory. I hope it will be a soundtrack for your adventures.” – JJ Tartaglia – Thunderor

For fans of Skull Fist, Saxon, Judas Priest, Gowan, Manowar

Album Title: Fire It Up
Release Date: February 25, 2022
Label: Boonsdale Records
Distribution: IDLA – Fontana North (CAN), Amped (USA), Proper Distribution (UK), Alive (Germany/Austria/Swiss), IRD (Italy), Bertus (Rest of Europe), Disk Union (Japan), MGM/Planet (Australia)

Facebook.com/ThunderorOfficial | YouTube | Instagram.com/thunderor_official | Thunderor.bandcamp.com

BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

1. JJ Tartaglia is indeed an avid motorcycle rider and has been featured a couple of times in Adventure Bike Rider.

2. The band did actual motorcycle riding and yacht sailing to shoot their music videos.

3. Several keyboards were used in the production of the album, including 2 different keytars, and also a 40” gong.

4. JJ and Jonny have toured all over the world as members of Skull Fist.

5. JJ Tartaglia is drummer for Skull Fist, ex-Skull Fist guitarist Jonny Nesta, bassist Oscar Rangel is a member of Operus and ex-Annihilator.

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The album as a whole:

Musically the album is a fresh take on NWOTHM, with 80s synths, piano, and gong hits.
Lyrically the album is an adventure, complete with motorcycles, romance, and danger. It inspires to go after your life and to never give up.

Track by Track Explained:

1. Fire It Up: Up-tempo track with 2 different choruses, massive hooks and melody. The lyrics are about motorcycle riding, romance, and escape.

2. How We Roll: Groovy, catchy song, reminiscent of Twisted Sister, Slade. The lyrics are about motorcycle riding, friends, and not wanting to go home.

3. All or Nothing: Fast tune, lots of double kick, ripping guitar solos, super catchy chorus. The lyrics are about motorcycle riding through a portal and metaphorically moving onwards in life.

4. Dangerous Times: Catchy 80s style piano-driven song, reminiscent of Toto, Journey, with a massive synth middle section. The lyrics are about romance and love.

5. Thunderor: Up-beat fun heavy metal song similar to the style of Skull Fist, some Pennywise influence, harmonized guitar solos and mini drum solo. The lyrics are about pulling up on a motorcycle and other guy’s girlfriends wanting you.

6. On the Run: Driving mid-tempo song, reminiscent of 80s Ozzy Osbourne. The lyrics are about being on a mission, romance, danger, and double cross.

7. Into the Storm: Guitar & synth instrumental, reminiscent of Yngwie Malmsteem.

8. Cold Tears: First half starts with a vocal & piano ballad, which progresses into a Manowar-esque epic with an over the top ending. The lyrics are about reflection on life, not giving up, and comradery.

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Track Listing:
1) Fire It Up (5:12)
2) How We Roll (4:14)
3) All or Nothing (4:31)
4) Dangerous Times (5:24)
5) Thunderor (4:32)
6) On the Run (4:04)
7) Into the Storm (1:34)
8) We Can Make It (4:21)
9) Cold Tears (5:17)
Album length (39:09)

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: JJ Tartaglia, Jonny Nesta, Oscar Rangel
• All songs written by: JJ Tartaglia, Jonny Nesta
• Produced by: JJ Tartaglia
• Mixed by: Chris Snow
• Mastered by: Harry Hess
• Album Artwork by: Daniel Porta
• Member of SOCAN or ASCAP
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album and Live Band Line Up:
JJ Tartaglia – Vocals, Drums, Keys
Jonny Nesta – Guitars
Oscar Rangel – Bass

L-R – Oscar Rangel – Bass, JJ Tartaglia – Vocals, Drums, Keys, Jonny Nesta – Guitars
Photo Credit – Rae Chatten

THUNDEROR is an 80’s-infused heavy metal band formed in 2020. Featuring a lead-singing drummer and an all-star lineup, the Canadian power trio delivers hook-driven stadium caliber songs with an untamed spirit.

Since 2019, drummer JJ Tartaglia had felt a calling, one which grew stronger each day. Being a member of several prominent metal bands over the last decade (most notably Skull Fist) and having essentially served as a disciple of heavy metal for many years, the time had come to take his quest even further. A new course was being charted for his musical mission. He would share a vision, a feeling… a message he could deliver only with his own voice.

Fueled by his passion for adventure, JJ began to work on drum arrangements and piano pieces that would become the skeletons of the Thunderor songs.

In 2020, with the addition of ex-Skull Fist bandmate Jonny Nesta on guitars, combined with JJ also composing on keys and vocals, songwriting began in full force and quickly yielded an album’s worth of material. Close friend and monster player Oscar Rangel (ex-Annihilator) was then called upon to do bass and the line-up was complete. Thunderous drums, lightning hot guitar licks, dreamy synths, and piercing vocals would form the musical storm that is THUNDEROR.

The band would spend the next year self-recording the album, priding themselves on recording the natural way, producing an energetic record with a strong human connection. Fall of 2021 would see the release of the 1st single HOW WE ROLL, immediately garnering a worldwide audience. The debut album FIRE IT UP is set for an early 2022 release backed by an European tour.

If you’ve ever felt a longing for escape, a thirst for adventure, wrapped in romance and danger, well what are you waiting for? Get after it and let THUNDEROR be your soundtrack!

Album and Live Band Line Up:
JJ Tartaglia – Vocals, Drums, Keys
Jonny Nesta – Guitars
Oscar Rangel – Bass

Artist endorsements:
JJ Tartaglia – Pearl Drums, Ahead Drumsticks, Remo
Jonny Nesta – Cleartone Strings, TourGear Designs
Oscar Rangel – Legator Guitars, Raven Picks

0 Atlantic Canada’s BONE TOWER Release Relentless, Pejorative New EP “We All Will Die One Day”, EP Stream Premiere via Decibel Magazine

November 2, 2021
by Asher
· Bone Tower (No Funeral Records / Fresh Outbreak Records) · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 2, 2021

Atlantic Canada’s BONE TOWER Release Relentless, Pejorative New EP “We All Will Die One Day”

EP Stream Premiere via Decibel Magazine

“We All Will Die One Day” Out November 5th via No Funeral Records & Fresh Outbreak Records

L-R – Bone Tower – Sean Carroll (guitars, bass), Jonas DeViller (electronics, vocals), Michael Bowers (guitars, bass, vocals)
Photo Credit: Hayley Frail

Bone Tower is a filthy death metal band coming from Atlantic Canada. They formed earlier this year with a defined vision – to deliver an abusive and abrasive initial offering that would be the soundtrack for the madness that has ensued on a global level over the past year and a half.

The trio of Jonas DeViller (vocals/electronics/lyrics), Sean Carroll (guitar/bass), and Michael Bowers (guitar/bass/vocals) is a seasoned one at that and they were able to quickly write and produce their debut EP “We All Will Die One Day” in two weeks. It came together as a whole very quickly and organically. They comment on the title track and punishing conclusion of the EP:

“As the namesake of the EP, you really want to make a statement. We all know you are your own worst enemy, and that’s what ‘We All Will Die One Day’ stands to shove down your throat. We’re all human, we all have shitty habits, and those practices are probably what’s gonna give us the axe one day. The 8th and final track on ‘We All Will Die One Day’ hangs around for just a measly 50 seconds (and 17 of those are sustained feedback), but packs a major punch in that short amount of time. Blistering riffs lead into a short and sweet breakdown, leaving you confused about what the heck you just listened to.”

Both sonically and lyrically, “We All Will Die One Day” represents a collective status of disarray. Challenging speed and complex rhythms serve to accelerate unfavourable emotions to the forefront of your mind. A raw and unfiltered byproduct of mental health in disarray and unfocused aggression, with no real direction on how to cope in a post-pandemic landscape.

While presented in an ugly package, these songs are a cathartic release with the intent of extinguishing deep feelings of depression and anger. Their sound is influenced most by death metal, grindcore, and hardcore and is recommended for fans of Cryptopsy, Atka, and Trap Them.

“We All Will Die One Day” can be heard in full via its exclusive premiere on Decibel Magazine HERE.

The EP will be available as of November 5, 2021 via No Funeral Records & Fresh Outbreak Records with pre-order at Bonetower.bandcamp.com

Lyric Video “Mangled Wounds” – https://youtu.be/5oGUNz8srqE

Track Listing:
1. Dislodging Splinters (01:13)
2. Am I Conscious (01:16)
3. Mangled Wounds (01:15)
4. Cower Away (0:38)
5. Under A Veil (01:06)
6. Empty Cave (01:59)
7. The Sun (0:48)
8. We All Will Die One Day (0:50)
EP Length (9:09)

For more info:
Facebook.com/bonetower.hfx
Instagram.com/bonetower
EPK

About:
Bone Tower got its start early in 2021, with the sole purpose of channeling built-up negative energy and creating a hectic, pissed-off sounding record. Hailing from Atlantic Canada they got straight to the point through pummeling angry death metal.

Bone Tower is the musical equivalent of the chaos ensuing globally since last year. An angry jab back at the universe for anyone who was angry and watched the world unfold with racial upheaval, conservatives and conspiracists coming out of the woodwork against Covid, economic regression with millions losing jobs, the entire world changing beneath our feet, and for the politicians who claimed to be on our side but continue to fight against the truth.

The trio of Jonas DeViller (vocals/electronics/lyrics), Sean Carroll (guitar/bass), and Michael Bowers (guitar/bass/vocals) is a seasoned one at that and they were able to quickly write and produce their debut EP ‘We All Will Die One Day’ in two weeks. It came together as a whole very quickly and organically.

This is just the start for Bone Tower, they already have a follow-up record in the works. As of now, they are mostly a recording project but they intend on eventually playing shows. When they do finally play live, it’s bound to be just as fucked up as the recording.

EP ‘We All Will Die One Day’ is due out November 5, 2021.

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0 Ottawa’s SINFUL WAYS Announce New EP “Darkest Days” Out December 10th, Streaming Single “Bury the Hatchet”

November 2, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · Sinful Ways

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 2, 2021

Ottawa’s SINFUL WAYS Announce New EP “Darkest Days”; Streaming Single “Bury the Hatchet”

EP “Darkest Days” Out December 10th

L-R: Frank Lahache – Guitar/Vocals | Brad Lake – Bass, Vocals | Dave Matlak – Drums, Backing Vocals | Georgio Karapanos – Guitar
Photo Credit: Jessy Dwyer, Beyond the Pit

Embracing thrash, groove, and metalcore, Ottawa, Canada’s Sinful Ways return in 2021 to unleash their sophomore EP “Darkest Days” on December 10th. The EP follows their debut 2019 EP “To Hell Tonight”, and 2020 stand-alone singles “Burst into Flames” plus “No Escape”.

A solid blend of melodic and thrashy elements, on this new recording, Sinful Ways creates a mix that sits beautifully between the two. Lyrically, you will read the anger they share towards faulty governments and the treatment of people in other areas of the world.

“Over the pandemic, we all really worked at our instruments and really wanted to push ourselves into a more mature yet still energetic and raw sound, which we think we captured on this EP. From front to back, this EP holds a lot of musical value.” adds the band.

The EP’s lead single entitled “Bury the Hatchet” is a fast, heavy track where the clean vocals shine. It has a very catchy chorus that fans can sing along to and are sure to enjoy plus a breakdown that’s aggressive and assaulting along with leads that are technical to join the talented drumming, and larger-than-life screaming.

The band adds:

“Bury the Hatchet was the first song we finished for this EP, and we knew right away it was going to be the single. It blends everything we want to showcase in one song. During the time of writing, we were all very intrigued and angered by all the hatred and stuff going on in the world. This was our song to say we need to stand together, not to give up or give in, if you have something worth fighting for. You must fight for it. During the time of writing, we also switched guitar members and Frank Lahache joined us. This added the insane shredding solo section you can find and the great high scream at the end of the song!”

“Bury the Hatchet” can be heard at the following links:
Youtube – https://youtu.be/A71SJzFOBU0
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3w7Ts7n

“Darkest Days” was produced and mixed by Cameron Dunn and mastered by Scott Middleton at Hillside Audio in Toronto. EP Artwork by Nik Paquin.

Recommended for fans of Trivium, Parkway Drive, Avenged Sevenfold, and Slipknot, “Darkest Days” is available for digital pre-save at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sinfulways/darkest-days-ep

Track Listing:
1. Welcome/Vow of the Devil (4:46)
2. Bury the Hatchet (3:40)
3. Manhattan (3:20)
4. Pursuit (6:18)
EP Length: 18:05

EP Recording and Live Band Line Up:
Brad Lake – Clean Vocals/Bass
Dave Matlak – Drums/ Harsh Vocals – Main Screams
Georgio Karapanos – Guitar/Programming
Frank Lahache – Guitar/ Harsh Vocals – Backing Screams

More Info:
Facebook.com/SinfulWaysBAND
Instagram.com/_sinfulways
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0 RAVENOUS To Support Unleash The Archers For Edmonton Tour Date Nov 6th

November 2, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · Ravenous

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 2, 2021

RAVENOUS To Support Unleash The Archers For Edmonton Tour Date Nov 6th

New Album “Hubris” Out Now via Feast Beast Records (NA/EU) / Spiritual Beast (Asia)

Album guests:
Vincent ‘Jake’ Jones of Aether Realm

Heinrich Yoshio of Aether Realm

Mathias Blad of Falconer

Nina Osegueda of A Sound of Thunder
The Dread Crew of Oddwood (Full Band)

Album Pre-Order Now Available!

L-R: Ravenous Current Line Up
Skyler Mills (Guitar) | Dave Crnkovic (Drums) | R. A. Voltaire (Vocals) | Chris Valax (Bass) | Jake Wright (Guitar)
Photo Credit – Monika Deviat

Calgary’s Ravenous announce they will be opening for Unleash the Archers’ Edmonton tour date on Saturday, November 6th at the Starlite Room. They will be performing in support of their new album “Hubris” recently unleashed on October 22, 2021 via Feast Beast Records (NA/EU) / Spiritual Beast (Asia).

Ravenous vocalist R. A. Voltaire adds:

“We are excited to join our friends UNLEASH THE ARCHERS in celebration of CONCERTWORKS’ 10 year anniversary. Not only are we great supporters of STARLITE ROOM (one of the best venues in Canada), we are also happy to see yet another venue and booking agency survive the havoc wreaked upon our industry by the Covid pandemic – may this be the beginning of a prosperous time for bands, venues, staff, and crew all alike!”

Event Details can be found at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1005204480319481/

Taking their performance, writing, and musicianship seriously, but allowing tongue-in-cheek humour and pop culture references to resonate through the songs, Ravenous is bringing fans anthemic tunes from a time when metal was hungry.

They bring a full lineup of experienced musicians together, ones that have toured extensively and are fully dedicated to providing a high-energy, high-intensity live experience. Ravenous seek to inspire others to find that inner triumph and glory that drove them to form this project – whether that means starting their own band, or just finding the strength to make a change in their lives – they seek to empower their followers through every step of their journey.

“Hubris” was produced by Ravenous with mixing and mastering done by Fredrik Nordström (In Flames, Opeth, Firewind) along with album guests Vincent ‘Jake’ Jones of Aether Realm, Heinrich Yoshio of Aether Realm, Mathias Blad of Falconer, Nina Osegueda of A Sound of Thunder, The Dread Crew of Oddwood (Full Band).

Animated music videos for “Die 1000 Deaths” ft. Heinrich Yoshio of Aether Realm plus lyric video “Astral Elixir” are available on the band’s YouTube.

Album digital stream and download available on Spotify, Ravenouseternalhunger.bandcamp.com, Apple Music.

Track Listing:
1. Carnage in Carthage (4:37)
2. Astral Elixir (5:16)
3. Son of Storms (4:33)
4. Die 1000 Deaths (5:24) (3rd Guitar Solo by Heinrich Yoshio of Aether Realm)
5. Bridgeburner (6:10)
6. The Alder Queen (3:17) (ft. Lead Vocals by Nina Osegueda of A Sound of Thunder)
7. March of Hunger (4:47)
8. Claw is the Law (5:24) (ft. Lead Vocals, Accordion, Mandolin, and Gang Vocals by The Dread Crew of Oddwood)
9. Onwards & Upwards (4:09) (ft. Lead Vocals by Mathias Blad of Falconer)
10. …Of Beasts and Faust (10:21) (ft. Lead Vocals by Vincent Jones of Aether Realm)
Total Length 53:57
Japanese Version Exclusives
11. Cakaw Te Partiro (Bonus) – 3:13
12. 一瞬千撃 (Bonus) – 5:25
Total Length 62:34

For more info:
Ravenouseternalhunger.com
Facebook.com/RavenousE.H
Twitter.com/Ravenous_EH
Instagram.com/ravenouseternalhunger
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“Calgary’s Ravenous have fused their flamboyant cross-breeding of European power metal and early ‘80s US speed metal, using it like a sharp ’n’ shiny scythe to forge their way through the crowded underground. Past accomplishments have included tours and gigs with Delain, Alestorm, Hammerfall, Striker and Powerglove with festival appearances and headliners interspersed in between. Considering all of the above, it shouldn’t come as a surprise a large part of this quintet’s musical vocabulary involved loving it speedy, epic, melodically grandiose while having a sword waving good time in the process.” – Decibel Magazine

“Ravenous aren’t afraid to put it all out there; symphonic assaults blend with all-out thrash metal, underpinned by some of the most enthusiastic power metal of the year. From start to finish Hubris is chock full of anthemic and contagious fist-pumping, head-banging songs featuring dramatic vocals and shredding solos. Power metal fans rejoice: Hubris is a worthy addition to your collection.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“A great album of Power Metal, and even more. 9.5/10” – Metal Express Radio

“a sparkling speed metal fuelled power metal rampage, raising fists high, banging heads hard, and causing fans everywhere to roar out loud with delight. 5/5” – Metal-Roos

“a sparkling speed metal fuelled power metal rampage, raising fists high, banging heads hard, and causing fans everywhere to roar out loud with delight.10/10” – Metal Gods TV

“Hubris reminds me of early Dragonforce (the faster numbers) and Orden Ogan (the mid-paced material) though the songwriting is a notch or two below those bands currently. This is a solid second album from Ravenous, who display significant upside, and fans of the aforementioned bands will want to give it spin. 3.75/5” – The Metal Crypt
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0 EPK – Ecryptus – K yr’am Beskar (2022) – SBDC Records (Slamming Brutal Death Community)

November 1, 2021
by Asher
· Ecryptus · EPKs

EPK – Ecryptus – K yr’am Beskar (2022)

Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com

For fans of Morbid Angel, Immolation, Suffocation, Aborted, Blood Incantation, John Williams

EP Title: Kyr’am Beskar
Release Date: January 14, 2022
Label: SBDC Records (Slamming Brutal Death Community)
Distribution: DIY Digital

“Kyr’am Beskar (Mandalorian for “Death Metal”) is 4 grinding tracks of crushing death metal inspired by the Dark Side! Each song is a gruesome tome from the Canon Arcane, serving shredding riffs, ripping thrash solos, epic overtures, and inhuman drums!” – Ecryptus

Ecryptus.bandcamp.com | Fremendeathcommandorecords.limitedrun.com | Spotify | Amazon

“Over this EP’s four track Ecryptus created death metal about lightsaber death, dying in a sarlacc pit, and more.” – Metal Injection

“it’s such an adrenaline-fueled shock-and-awe campaign, one that’s technically eye-popping, eerie and evil, and terrifically obliterating.” – No Clean Singing

“Crushing display of death metal, Ecryptus delivers…” – The Razor’s Edge

“the performances here are razor sharp and these tracks have proven to be fun and crushing in equal capacity. 8/10 ” – Metal Trenches

“The universe of Ecryptus is as thick as a bantha and as sharp as a lightsaber. With Kyr’am Beskar, the group shows us that it is always present and ready to take up arms to keep its place in the scene. 8/10” – Acta Infernalis

“Planetary Enslavement is possibly my favourite song on this release. It shows a degree of technicality and proficiency that is a little too uncommon. It’s exceptionally precise in its musicianship and understands that just because you go fast doesn’t make you good. This however is both fast and excellent. 8/10” – Rock Out Stand Out

“Ecryptus brings us gurglegrind riff salad ” DeathMetal.org

“Kyr’am Beskar is a more than good EP for fans of complex music. I really don’t know why they are not in a big label with good distribution to the deathbangers. And after all of that I’ve just realized there is a baby yoda burning in cover art. What the actual fuck? 10/10” Dark Souls United

“Live, the group takes the stage sporting sith-corpse paint, robes, armor, Dragoncon-acquired lightsabers, and their friend Scara Slayfield wearing her best “Hutt Slayer” Princess Leia outfit, serving drinks to the stage, and adorning the monitors.” – Rad ATL

““Rancorous” opens with a mighty roar before a spiraling assault of blast beats and demonic incantations rise over searing guitar leads that burn with the heat of Vader’s red lightsaber.” – Rad ATL

Ecryptus are an elite group of assassins from Korriban, now based in Atlanta, Georgia. We dispense galactic death metal inspired by the Dark Side and brutal tales of the Canon Arcane.

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The EP as a whole:

Kyr’am Beskar features 4 grinding tracks of crushing death metal inspired by the Dark Side! Each song is a gruesome tome from the Canon Arcane, serving shredding riffs, ripping thrash solos, epic overtures, and inhuman drums!

Track by Track Explained:

1. Cauterized Saber Wound Massacre – Grinding out the macabre scene of an entire field of bodies, cleaved effortlessly by a maniac wielding a laser sword.

2. Planetary Enslavement – The morose tale of an entire species being forced into slavery under the rule of an invading empire. The track chugs into a furious battle, a bitter and tragic loss of life.

3. Compulsion to Disintegrate – A lightning-fast barn burner, rife with gravity blasts and all the shred! Follow a Mandalorian bounty hunter on a ride through the galaxy to collect undead trophies!

4. Digested Over a Thousand Years – This track invokes the doom, dread, and insanity of being slowly digested, regenerated, and digested again over the course of a millennium. The song begins a doom-laden funeral overture, then blasts into a movement of insanity before slowly fading into oppressive doom.

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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

1. Ecryptus hail from planet Korriban, now stranded on Earth in Atlanta, Georgia.
2. Ecryptus dispense galactic death metal inspired by the Dark Side and brutal tales of the Canon Arcane.
3. Danny Ryann was in Gigan – whose members were in Hate Eternal – that was created by Erik Rutan – Who was in Morbid Angel. Ecryptus is less than 3 degrees of separation for one of their most influential bands.

[Download EP Cover | Download EP Lyrics]

EP Title: Kyr’am Beskar
Release Date: January 14, 2022
Label: SBDC Records (Slamming Brutal Death Community)
Distribution: DIY Digital

Track Listing:
1. Cauterized Saber Wound Massacre (4:12)
2. Planetary Enslavement (5:07)
3. Compulsion to Disintegrate (4:12)
4. Digested Over a Thousand Years (5:40)
EP Length: 19:12

EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Ecryptus
• All songs written by: Ecryptus
• Produced by: Ecryptus
• Engineered by: Alex Parra at Second Sight
• Mixed by: Alex Parra at Second Sight
• Mastered by: Alex Parra at Second Sight
• EP Artwork by: Mike Michalski

EP Band Line Up:
Lord Crypt (Mike Michalski) – Guitar, Vocals (see also; Moonshield)
Dann Solo (Danny Ryann) – Drums (see also; ex Gigan, ex Tyr -live, ex Universe Divide)
Lord Tenebris (Allen Keller) – Bass, Vocals (see also; Degradations)
Lord Abraxas (Justin Brown) – Guitar

Live Band Line Up:
Lord Crypt (Mike Michalski) – Guitar, Vocals (see also; Moonshield)
Dann Solo (Danny Ryann) – Drums (see also; ex Gigan, ex Tyr -live, ex Universe Divide)
Lord Tenebris (Allen Keller) – Bass, Vocals (see also; Degradations)

Discography:
2021 – Kyr’am Beskar EP
2018 & 2020 – Rancorous – 7 inch single
2008 – Astral Crusades EP
2005 – The Continuum LP
2004 – Post Meridian Demo
2002 – The Time Before Light Demo

Shared Stage with:
Cryptopsy, Aborted, Vader, Cattle Decapitation, Malevolent Creation, Amorphis, Mortician, Incantation, Exhumed, The Chasm, Arsis, Daath, Misery Index, Hideous Divinity, Vitriol, Withered, Petrification

0 EPK – Hammerdrone – A Trinity of Rage (EP) (2021)

November 1, 2021
by Asher
· EPKs · Hammerdrone

EPK – Hammerdrone – A Trinity of Rage (EP) (2021)

Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com

“As once aggressively heavy and hauntingly melodic, the EP incorporates a variety of black and progressive metal influences to present an EP that both pushes the boundaries and embraces the roots of our old-school, melodic death metal origins. We deliberately eschew clean singing as a dilution of the heavy intensity that we try to create with our music, so we have been described as ‘death metal that happens to be melodic’, rather than the ‘melodeath’ that many bands describe themselves as. Lyrically, this is a concept EP that tells a tale in a traditional trilogy form – the rise of the hero against a force of evil; the struggle of that hero against his own doubts and the rising power of the evil that threatens to crush him; and the hero’s final, bittersweet triumph.” – Hammerdrone

For Fans of Be’lakor, Carcass, Amon Amarth, Rotting Christ, Kataklysm

Hammerdronemetal.com | Facebook.com/hammerdronemetal | Twitter.com/hammerdrone | YouTube

Hammerdrone.bandcamp.com | Apple Music | Amazon | Spotify

“”… here with Dark Harvest confirming itself as a heavy hitter, no doubt. Check out the title track for a killer example of intense melodic death paired with catchy songwriting” – Greg Pratt, Bravewords (CAN) 8/10 – Dark Harvest review

“”There’s no substitute for good songwriting, and Hammerdrone have that concept well in mind. If you are looking for a new death metal band to seek out, Hammerdrone is a great starting point.” – Kyle McGinn, Dead Rhetoric (USA) 7.5/10 – Dark Harvest review

“‘Dark Harvest’ is a triumph of Old School Death Metal and what all the other bands should be striving to match.” Nik Cameron, Glacially Musical (USA) – Dark Harvest review

“Imagine a cross between Dark Tranquility in ‘The Gallery’ stage with Rotting Christ in the ‘Dead Poem’ phase and Tiamat in the ‘Wildhoney’ phase, without forgetting Sentenced in the ‘Amok’ phase. Ready? Good. ‘Dark Harvest’ is better.” – Fernando Ferreira, World of Metal (POR) 9/10 – Dark Harvest review

“If the last few Amon Amarth albums actually had balls, their music would sound like Hammerdrone.” – The Metal Advisor, The Metal Advisor (May 11, 2014) – Clone of Europa review

“…melodic death of this calibre may not be hard to find, but it rarely has this much classiness and energy behind it.” – Greg Pratt, Bravewords (Apr 07, 2014) – Clone of Europa review

“Hammerdrone’s songwriting prowess, attention to detail and willingness to push itself to try different things is what really sets Clone of Europa apart..Somebody sign them already!”- Roswell47, Metal Psalter (Jul 15, 2014) – Clone of Europa review

“these Canadians have recaptured what made Soilwork (and Dimmu) great in the first place…Somebody sign these guys already”- Kelly Hoffart, Full Metal Attorney (Mar 02, 2014) – Clone of Europa review

“Hammerdrone offers a no bullshit, no synths, no clean vox, in your face fifty minutes of the most exciting music 2014 has delivered so far to my ears”- Jonathan, TZEEEAC (Feb 14, 2014) – Clone of Europa review

“a perfect combination of melodic and extreme…this Metal band helps give the underground of Metal its grand reputation”- Stone, Metal Odyssey (Jul 01, 2013) – A Demon Rising review

“Their music has a certain unholy majesty to it that few bands can obtain…” – Matt Baggins, Two Metal Guys Reviews (Mar 13, 2013) – A Demon Rising review

“a great, hard-hitting Death Metal experience”- The Circle Pit, The Circle Pit (Jan 11, 2013) – A Demon Rising review

“Lead vocalist, Graham Harris, had impeccable skill, projection and charisma – as did bassist Teran Wyer and guitarist Curtis Beardy. Their stage dynamics exuded chemistry, adrenaline and drive…Lead guitarist, Rick Cardellini stood out with his intricate solos and expressive musicianship. All in all, Hammerdrone were my favourite band of the night, and – in my opinion – the Wacken Battle winners.” – Amina Abdelwahab, Metal Master Kingdom (Jun 9, 2018) – Live Review

“Frontman Graham Harris was on fire during the entire concert, growling and roaring (and also making faces) like a beast, while his bandmates…delivered a well-balanced fusion of the more harmonious lines from Melodic Death Metal with the sheer heaviness and aggressiveness of old school Death Metal…after Hammerdrone’s concert was over, I knew the judges were going to have a very difficult time deciding who should be crowned the 2018 champions.” – Gustavo Scuderi, The Headbanging Moose (Jun 9, 2018) – Live Review

“This was the third time I had seen them play live over the past three months, and no lie, these adepts of melodic death metal never fail to awe…”- Xavier Catterinch, Metal Master Kingdom (Apr 6, 2018) – Live Review

[Download EP Cover | Download EP Lyrics]

EP Title: A Trinity Of Rage
Release Date: December 10, 2021
Label: Self-released
Distribution: Self-released

Track Listing:
1. Part I – Rage, Corporeal (03:28)
2. Part II – Rage, Besieged (10:54)
3. Part III – Rage, Consummated (06:00)
EP Length: 20:23

EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Hammerdrone
• All songs written by: Hammerdrone
• Produced by: Hammerdrone
• Mixed by: Vinnie Cardellini at Goldfinch Studios, Canada
• Mastered by: Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, Sweden
• EP Artwork by: Graham Harris
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP and Live Band Line Up:
Graham Harris (Vocals)
Curtis Beardy (Rhythm Guitar)
Teran Wyer (Bass)
Rick Cardellini (Lead Guitar)
Vinnie Cardellini (Drums)

L-R: Teran Wyer (Bass) | Rick Cardellini (Lead Guitar) | Curtis Beardy (Rhythm Guitar) | Graham Harris (Vocals) | Vinnie Cardellini (Drums)
Photo Credit – Suzie Cardellini

Calgary, Canada’s death metal juggernaut, Hammerdrone, return with their most ambitious recording yet: “A Trinity of Rage”.

Deliberately written as a concept release and painstakingly crafted over the course of four years, the EP is accompanied by an original short story, “Eversor” (available as a bonus download via Bandcamp). The story revolves around the fictional second book of Revelation, in which is foretold the threat of Heaven’s destruction at the hands of Eversor, The Destroyer.

As the written story of “Eversor” ends, the EP begins, with both the music and lyrics of the three songs completing the narrative arc that the story introduces.

At once aggressively heavy and hauntingly melodic, the band incorporates a variety of black and progressive metal influences to present an EP that both pushes the boundaries and embraces the roots of their old-school, melodic death metal origins.

Mixed by the band and then burnished to shine by the professional mastering skills of the legendary Jens Bogren (Amon Amarth, Be’lakor, Rotting Christ, etc) at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden, the result is an epic and forceful musical expression of betrayal, broken faith and vengeance

“A Trinity of Rage” is due out December 10th, 2021, and will be available on all digital music platforms.

EP and Live Band Line Up:
Graham Harris (Vocals)
Curtis Beardy (Rhythm Guitar)
Teran Wyer (Bass)
Rick Cardellini (Lead Guitar)
Vinnie Cardellini (Drums)

Discography:
2021 – A Trinity Of Rage (EP)
2019 – An Ever Increasing Wave (Single)
2018 – Rituals Of Battle (Live) (EP)
2017 – Dark Harvest (Album)
2017 – Dark Harvest (Single)
2014 – Clone of Europa (Album)
2013 – Wraiths On The Horizon (Single)
2012 – A Demon Rising (EP)

Shared Stage with:
Archspire, Arrival of Autumn, Hideous Divinity, Depths of Hatred, Aggression, Divinity, Numenorean, Psychotic Gardening, Crimson Shadows, Vesperia, The Convalescence, West of Hell, Exit Strategy, Centuries of Decay, Mares of Thrace, etc.

Tours and Festivals:
2021 – Loud As Hell 9 – Drumheller, AB
2019 – Decimate 2 (co-headliner) – Calgary, AB
2018 – Loud As Hell 7 – Drumheller, AB
2018 – Boonsdale Fest/Wacken Metal Battle Final – Toronto, ON
2018 – UFR – Edmonton, AB
2017 – Days of the Dead IV – Red Deer, AB
2017 – Halloween in February – Calgary, AB
2017 – Loud As Hell 666 – Drumheller, AB
2013 – Calgary Metalfest 2 – Calgary, AB
2013 – Farmageddeon Fest – Riley, AB

Music Placements:
2016 – two tracks – “Subtle Knives” and “Clone of Europa” – featured on full-length movie “Adventures of a Pizza Guy”.

Quick Facts:
– “Dark Harvest” LP #9 on National Loud Charts – Week ending Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018
– 2019 – ‘Metal Recording Of The Year’ WINNER at YYC Music Awards for “An Ever Increasing Wave”
2018 – ‘Metal Recording of the Year’ nominee at the 2018 YYC Music Awards for – Dark Harvest” (album)
2018 – Western Canada champion for Wacken Metal Battle Canada (www.metalbattle.ca) & 2nd place National.
2017 – “Dark Harvest” music video – World Exclusive Video Premiere – The Circle Pit
2017 – Metal Master Kingdom Band of The Month – March
2013 – “A Demon Rising” EP – Metal Odyssey – Metal Pick of the Day

0 Edmonton Death DISPLAY OF DECAY To Perform Their Only Hometown Show of 2021 + Unveil New Music!

November 1, 2021
by Asher
· Display of Decay · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 1, 2021

Edmonton Death DISPLAY OF DECAY To Perform Their Only Hometown Show of 2021 + Unveil New Music!

December 3rd @ Shakers Roadhouse w/ Ravage Red, Ashes of Yggdrasil, Naitaka

L to R – Brandon Siefert (Bass); Tyson Travnik (Drums); Kland Kuly (Vocals); Sean Watson (Guitars)
Photo Credit – Lady Black Photography

Edmonton death metallers Display of Decay announce they will perform their only hometown show of the year since the Covid pandemic closed city establishments for extreme live music.

During the pandemic, the band entertained fans with their old school brutality with live streams, played their only live show of 2020 at Decimate MetalFest during December along with them performing their one and only outdoor live event for 2021 at Alberta’s decibel-breaking metal fest Loud As Hell this past August.

On December 3rd, at Shakers Roadhouse in Edmonton, AB alongside Ashes of Yggdrasil, Naitaka, and Ravage Red, Display of Decay will showcase not only their latest album “Art In Mutilation” (2018) (Gore House Productions), but delight and punish their audience with an onslaught of new blast beats and evil gutturals from their yet to be titled forthcoming 2022 album.

Eager to melt faces and shake crowds with their personal blend of old school death metal in the veins of Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, and Decapitated, the band adds:

“Bringing talent from all over western Canada, as well as injecting our own “special touches”, we want this show to be one of the most memorable events of the year for lovers of heavy music.”

Event details can be found at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2156367437839217/

Destroying stages and performing at festivals for over a decade, Display of Decay are veterans of the Canadian death metal scene. They have supported artists such as Kataklysm, Cattle Decapitation, The Faceless, Origin, Beyond Creation, Disciples of Power, Archspire and Into Eternity along with multiple tours across the USA and Western Canada plus performances on festivals Las Vegas DeathFest, Loud As Hell, Slaughterfest, Armstrong MetalFest, and Farmageddon Open Air. After five well-received indie releases, Display of Decay will be unleashing a new album in 2022.

Album Stream – “Art In Mutilation” – https://youtu.be/NENFPjJQJkY

Lyric Video – “Forced Frontal Lobotomy” – https://youtu.be/fHB25OMADDM

Spotify here.

More info:
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Bandcamp
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