EPK – The Fixer – Ugly Knots (2025)
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“We wanted to capture the feelings of anger and frustration as well as the melancholy and sadness of being hated, while leaning into our industrial metal influences. There is a spoken word piece in the middle of the song that our friend John Forget contributed that adds a message of strength to its otherwise dark themes. On “Ugly Knots,” we took more of an artful approach in our songwriting and didn’t conform to formulaic conventions. It also happens to be one of our heavier songs.” – The Fixer
For fans of In This Moment, Lacuna Coil, Motionless in White, Evanescence, Rob Zombie
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“THE FIXER Drops “Ugly Knots” — A Brutal Anthem for the Outsiders… From the thunder-scarred north of Ontario comes a sound that refuses to bow. Thunder Bay’s The Fixer has just unleashed “Ugly Knots” — a blistering, industrial-metal masterstroke that slices through conformity and cruelty with the precision of a serrated blade.” – See Rock Live Magazine
“Thunder Bay’s Dual Metal Powerhouses The Fixer & Teknosis Bring the “Ugly Knots” Tour West” – North Sask Music Zine
“Rocktober Carnival at Studio Q includes The Fixer” – Prince Albert Daily Herald
“The Fixer dévoile un nouvel hymne pour se libérer avec « It Will End Tonight »” – MetalUniverse (QC)
“Metal bands The Fixer and Teknosis bringing ‘Ugly Knots Tour’ to Moose Jaw” – Moose Jaw Today
She Makes Music – Monday Feature Track: Ugly Knots
“Dark. Sexy. Loud. It’s The Fixer, and they create a soundtrack that would be fit for a disco in Hell. The Canadian four-piece straddle the line between rock and metal” – Games, Brrrains & A Headbanging Life
“One of the great young acts I found in 2023 came from Canada, The Fixer, who have created bold music and an even bolder look. Led by vocalist Melladonna, the band tries to give the look of a goth outfit. The music, however, tells a different story, as the band rocks as hard as anything you might hear out there now (if not more aggressive). The hook song was “Smoke Show,” but there were quality tracks all through the record. I enjoyed “Ghosts Will Talk,” which presents a spookier sound, and the bookends to the album, the title track and “Your Truth,” which gives a storytelling aspect to the album. I will be interested in seeing where this band goes, and I certainly hope they can get down to the southern tip of North America to bring their sound to an audience that would enjoy them!” – Rock At Night
“The song material is simply great, the emotions are wonderfully combined, and the performance is absolutely over the top.” – PowerMetal.de
“A high-resolution journey through pop rock, goth spirit, punk moods, metal vibes, and party glam rock, with a hint of comedy horror. ‘Your Lie’ is a spiky sound with a razor-sharp edge throughout.” – Rock Queen Reviews
“The vocalist certainly brings it. She is dynamic and very expressive… “It’s catchy, filled with energy and absolutely gothic.” – Jamie Funk – Pitch Perfect Site ( The Prowl – 2020)
Single Title: Ugly Knots
Length: (5:02)
Release Date: October 3rd, 2025
Label: Self-Released
Distribution: CD Baby
Location: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
Single Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: The Fixer
• All songs written by: Vic Sin / Shawn Hartviksen, Busuzu / Will Trembley & John Forget
• Produced by: Vic Sin, Additional vocal production by Peril Erinyes
• Mixed by: Jeremy Valentyne
• Mastered by: Jeremy Valentyne
• Single Artwork by: Marcelo Omegna
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content – MAPL
Single Band Line Up:
Melladonna – Vocals
Vic Sin – Guitar, Synths
Busuzu – Guitar, Vocals, Synths
John Foget – Spoken Word
Live Band Line Up:
Melladonna – Vocals
Vic Sin – Guitar, Vocals
Busuzu – Guitar, Vocals
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About the single (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
It starts as an industrial metal fusion with hardcore elements that breaks down into atmospheric ambient sections. The song opens with ugly-sounding riffs and electronics that switch into a more melodic, emotive, and epic feel to finish the song.
Though it is written from the first-person perspective, this song was written about kind people who we have watched be hated, harassed, and receive death threats. The spoken word is written by one of the people we’ve witnessed this happen to, and it contributes a message of strength.
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Band: The Fixer
Single Title: It Will End Tonight
Length: 3:17
Release Date: September 12, 2025
Label: Self-Released
Distribution: CD Baby
Single Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: The Fixer
• All songs written by: Vic Sin / Shawn Hartviksen, Trevor Hurst
• Produced by: Vic Sin, Additional vocal production by Trevor Hurst
• Mixed by: Adam Williams
• Mastered by: Adam Williams
• Single Artwork by: Vicki Nerino
• Member of SOCAN: Yes
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Band Line Up:
Melladonna – Vocals
Vic Sin – Guitar, Vocals, Synths
Busuzu – Guitar, Vocals
Null – Drums
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About The Single Artwork:
The artwork is the artist’s adaptation of our logo, with artistic inspiration from listening to the song. It has a fiery elemental aesthetic.
About the single (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
It Will End Tonight was musically trying to capture the energy of our influences in melodic hardcore music (Alexisonfire & Holly Springs Disaster) and combine it with embellishments from our industrial and goth influences (Rammstein & Type O Negative). It is energetic and has a slightly rawer, more straightforward approach than most of our other releases.
This song is about realizing that a situation you are in is never going to change after trying to hang on for things to improve. Eventually, you have to walk away because you know that no one in the situation is benefiting from it.
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FUN FACTS – STORY ANGLES:
1. The Story of Bususu: A few weeks before our “Ghosts Will Tour”, our bass player at the time had to suddenly drop out. After being turned down by many other musicians unable to tour at such short notice, we ended up asking this man, as a last-ditch effort, thinking he wouldn’t be interested, but knowing how awesome a musician he is, and he miraculously accepted! Thus SUB was born! We enjoyed his company and the camaraderie we shared so much that we wanted to keep him! We created a new role for him as a keyboard player and changed his name to USB. We played One. Single. Show. this way- and then we lost our drummer. We were struggling to find another drummer that could fit all the boxes of drumming proficiency, schedule availability, and compatible personality, until our substitute bass player-turned-keyboard player said, “Let me give it a try”. Thus, BUS was born! Busuzu learned the entire set on a third instrument- an instrument that he had been playing for less than a year- and we took him on our longest, most treacherous tour to date: The Love and Misfortune Tour. We somehow survived this coast-to-coast Canadian-wide tour, but afterward, our bass player could not commit to how much The Fixer wanted to tour and continue to ramp things up. Busuzu, seeing an opening, chose to return to bass: his instrument of choice… but not for long… Not forever.
2. The Fixer had been an entirely DIY band for its formative years, with even early merch printing being handled by the band. The next singles of the band will see their first efforts working with Trevor Hurst of Econoline Crush and Peril of Phantom High, providing additional vocal production, and Jeremy Valentyne of New Years Day and Adam Williams, formerly of Fame Fatale, handling mixing and mastering.
3. We travel very close, all in one vehicle, often sleeping all in the same room. I think it brings us together; we really have a lot of love and respect for our fellow band members. We have, unfortunately, had several members need to move on from the band, often because their lives got too busy to dedicate the amount of time and brain required to be in The Fixer as a touring band. We have been very lucky to be able to work with so many talented musicians, but when it comes to the band, you can’t just be a good musician; you have to be a good person and be able to (and want to) be as passionate about our music and performances as we are.
4. The Fixer’s first introduction to the public was during the pandemic. Our first music video for “Take You Home” was shot the week before the pandemic lockdowns. Rather than hanging on to our materials to release when we could play live, we released The Prowl EP in the first half of 2020. Although released later, “Your Lie” was partly written and mostly recorded during the lockdowns.
5. We often have several T-shirt designs and put a lot of thought and effort into our merch. We enjoy working with various artists and love getting to showcase their talent any time we have visuals. We have gotten the opportunity to work with a street artist in Mexico, local digital artists, a tattoo artist, and Vic happens to have a very talented niece who has done several designs for us. We want everyone to find a Fixer-T that integrates with their style!
L-R: The Fixer Current Line Up | Vic Sin (Guitar) | Null (Drums) | Busuzu (Bass) | Melladonna (Vocals)
Photography by: Chu Shang
From Parts Unknown, Ontario, Canada, The Fixer fuses pop vocals, danceable rhythms, crushing guitars and earworm melodies into a synth-drenched sound that has been described as Melodious Darkened Pop-Metal.
To really get the full impact of what The Fixer is, you need to see it live. It’s high energy, it’s emotive, it’s theatrical, and it feels larger than life. Clad in goth-glam attire and with their synchronised light show, they leave an impression that is hard to forget. The Fixer walks an interesting line that has seen audiences dancing as well as moshing at their shows.
With multiple tours under their belt and crossing 8 provinces in their home country, they’ve been leaving impressions as a must-see live act. Meanwhile landing themselves multiple fan-voted awards in their hometown’s art publication, been featured as an undiscovered gem across Corus radio stations and on Global News, been featured as indie band of the week by Alan Cross on The Edge 102.1FM, featured in Sonic Seducer, charted number 5 on Radio Indie Alliance’s Rock charts, signed to Wormhole Death Records among several other accomplishments.
Old Bio: They create a soundtrack that would be fit for a Disco in Hell. The Fixer mixes heavy riffs and undeniable pop sensibilities filtered through a beautiful, darkened lens. The Canadian female-fronted 5 piece would be best considered a crossover act that straddles the line between metal and rock. Join these lovely creatures in their world that revolves around earworm melodies, danceable beats, heavy guitars, groovy bass lines, eerie ambience and powerful vocals. While the band has a very distinguishable aesthetic, there is seemingly nothing off-limits that might make its way into their music. Whether it is their more obvious influences from goth, metal and industrial, or more subtle nods to world music and EDM.
2023 will see the release of the Fixer’s debut full-length album, “Your Lie.” The band brings you to their dark side of fun on the album’s lead single “Smoke Show” and their live favourite “Get Greasy” while also expanding their sound into a more evil and frantic approach on tracks like “Unscrewed” and “Tree of Fire”. Their work on harnessing their melodic prowess has created a highly addictive brand of heavy dark rock with shameless pop hooks apparent on tracks like “Ghosts Will Talk” and “Animal.” The Fixer also puts their seasoned musical abilities on display on tracks like “Tongue’s Bleeding” and “Colour Deficit.” Prepare for a sonically dynamic album from start to finish with a signature sound that is hard to define by one single genre.
The Fixer has been turning heads with their previous releases, establishing themselves as a must-see live act and gaining multiple nominations over the past years in their local arts publication (including a couple of wins in 2022). They were featured as Indie Band of the Week by Alan Cross at 102.1 The Edge in Toronto, signed to Wormhole Death Records for their new album, and have achieved several other milestones in their short existence in our realm. The freight train that is The Fixer shows no signs of slowing down on delivering its “Dark.Sexy.Loud.” brand to the world.
The Fixer is continuing to refine its sound that goes best with black leather, straight bourbon, and clove cigarettes. The band is always eager to bring a devilishly good time to stages, gutters, and back alleys near you.
Discography:
2023 – Your Lie – Album
2022 – Depart – Single
2020 – The Prowl – EP
Tours and Festivals:
2025 – Support on Derev’s Troubled Mind Tour – Thunder Bay, ON
2025 – The Fixer’s Spring 2025 Tour – ON, MB, QC,
2024 – Tri-Sport – Marathon, ON
2024 – The Fixer’s Love and Misfortune Tour – MB, AB, ON, SK, BC, NB, NS, NL
2023 – The Fixer’s Ghosts Will Tour – MB, AB, BC, SK
2023 – Support on Econoline Crush’s When The Devil Drivers Tour – Thunder Bay, ON
2023 – Rock The Dock – Amberlite Wilderness Resort
2023 – Underground Wasteland – Penticton, BC
2023 – The Fixer’s Hot Goth Summer Tour – ON, MB
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