EPK – Sunmancer – Chasm Darkly (single) (2024)
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“We really hope people enjoy it! We’ve been getting positive feedback from our last EP. We are very proud of the song Chasm Darkly, and we think it shows progression and growth in our songwriting. Everyone in the band loves fast and heavy “in-your-face” music, and our songs will be reflective of that. We also really want people to get parts of our songs stuck in their head, whether through cool hooks in a chorus or catchy, memorable riffs. – Kyle Mazlik – Guitar – Sunmancer
Band: Sunmancer
Single Title: Chasm Darkly
Release Date: May 3, 2024
Label: Self Release
Distribution: Distrokid
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“Sunmancer perform with ultra precise musicianship and technicality; these guys could easily be the front runners for your prog death metal needs.” – Prog-Sphere
“Something is always going 200 mph on this record. The attention to detail and execution of the guitar playing is phenomenal. The guitar tone itself is incredibly heavy and audible. Bass tone is low and thick and it accentuates the guitar playing even more. Giving the overall theme and vibe of the record a rich powerful sound.” – Prog-Sphere.com
“Eclipsing the influences, Sunmancer brings us unparalleled power with their debut. Nothing Ever Happens commits to both the energy and the metal that Sunmancer seeks to offer, stopping not for a single moment to let us breathe. It’s heavy, speedy, and yet deeply complex with perfectly timed breakdowns, breathless pauses, and stunning vocal movement that has even the weariest of Metalheads giving Metalcore a second look. If you’re after something hardcore, that doesn’t shy away from the heavy and the screamo-style, then Sunmancer’s EP Nothing Ever Happens is sure to scratch that curious itch.” – Valkyrjian
“Across six tracks and 20 minutes, SUNMANCER deliver metalcore as it should be, their metal and hardcore influences working in tandem to evoke KILLSWITCH ENGAGE or early TRIVIUM or AUGUST BURNS RED or MISERY SIGNALS.” – Distorted Sound Mag
Spring Fling Tour w/ August Burns Red, Fuming Mouth, Sunmancer
May 9 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville *
May 10 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
May 11 – Dothan, AL – The Plant
May 13 – Columbia, SC – The Senate
May 14 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
May 15 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal
May 16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Festival *
*No Sunmancer
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Single Title: Chasm Darkly
Release Date: May 3, 2024
Label: Self Release
Distribution: Distrokid
1. Chasm Darkly – (4:03)
• All songs performed by: Sunmancer
• All songs written by: Sunmancer
• Produced by: Patrick Snyder
• Mixed by: Patrick Snyder
• Mastered by: Patrick Snyder
• Single Cover Artwork by: Aaron Marsh/LEVIATHAENBand Line Up:
Kyle Mazlik – Guitar
Jeremy Harlan – Guitar
Justin Mazlik – Vocals
Dan Nelson – Bass
Ramon Rellum – Drums/Backing Vocals
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About The Single Artwork
An old friend of ours, Aaron Marsh, provided the single cover art for Chasm Darkly. He has an extensive history of doing album art for metal and hardcore bands so we gave him full reign to create an artistic vision that he felt captured the essence of this particular song as well as the lyrical content. We were all happy with the aesthetic he brought with the cover artwork, which expresses more of an ambiance mood than actually explaining what the song means.
Track by track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)
For this single – Chasm Darkly, the lyrics could be open to interpretation, but I wrote it thinking about my own struggles and anxiety with being present in my personal relationships. I’m not the best at being a great companion sometimes and I have these robot tendencies that seem to have always plagued my relationships. -Justin
Musically, we wanted this track to have a wide range of feeling – going from heavy riffing with blast beats to epic choruses and calm bridges. We don’t revisit many of the riffs in the song, as to take the listener on more of a “journey” as opposed to just a verse-chorus-verse-chorus structure. – Kyle
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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:
1. Several members of Sunmancer are active writers in other metal projects. Bassist and vocalist Dan and Justin are writing a melodic hardcore EP for their project entitled ‘Shorelight’ and guitarist Jeremy is still actively writing for his other band Faith in Ruin.
2. Our drummer Ramon is from the Netherlands and just recently became a citizen of the United States.
3. Our guitarist Jeremy has been working in set production for a massively famous television series for several years now.
4. Pat Snyder, the producer behind every Sunmancer song, plays drums for Jeremy’s other band Faith in Ruin which he has also mixed and mastered for along with Pat’s own band Hollower.
5. Aaron Marsh, the artist behind the logo, photos and cover art for all of Sunmancer’s singles and debut EP has done creative work for several successful bands as well as record labels in the music industry for over 20 years.
6. Our guitarist Kyle and vocalist Justin are brothers.
L-R: Ramon Rellum (Drums/Backing Vocals), Kyle Mazlik (Guitar), Justin Mazlik (Vocals), Dan Nelson (Bass), Jeremy Harlan (Guitar)
Metallic hardcore heavy hitters Sunmancer are poised to shake the foundations of the metalcore scene with their latest video single “Chasm Darkly”. Known for their relentless energy and unyielding heaviness, Sunmacer is also hitting the road with August Burns Red and Fuming Mouth in May (dates listed below) where listeners can catch the track live. The band comments on the song:
“Compared to our other songs, Chasm Darkly came together relatively quickly. This song was written in a span of a few hours, and only very minor tweaks were made after the demo was recorded. Everyone in the band really enjoys the vibe of the song, and it’s the first one that Ramon, our drummer, was able to sing on. The lyrical content is purposely left open to interpretation so that the listener can glean their own meaning. We are extremely proud of this song, and feel that it represents the musical direction we are moving in as a band.”
Lyrically, “Chasm Darkly” can be open to interpretation, but vocalist Justin Mazlik wrote it with his own struggles and anxiety in mind. Musically, Sunmancer wanted this track to have a wide range of feelings – going from heavy riffing with blast beats to epic choruses and calm bridges. They don’t revisit many of the riffs in the song, as to take the listener on more of a “journey” as opposed to just a verse-chorus-verse-chorus structure.
Formed by brothers Kyle and Justin Mazlik, Sunmancer rose from the ashes of Broadcast The Nightmare, carving out their own path in the metal landscape. Teaming up with Atlanta-based guitarist Jeremy Harlan of Faith In Ruin, the band’s lineup solidified with the addition of Dan Nelson on bass and Ramon Rellum on drums.
“Chasm Darkly” is intended to be more than just a song, it is an experience – from the intense blast beats to the serene interludes, every element of the track is carefully crafted to evoke emotion and resonate with the audience. It is recommended for fans of Killswitch Engage, Counterparts, and The Black Dahlia Murder.
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