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0 Quebec’s NOVA SPEI Returns with a Fierce New Single “Enterré Vivant” and a Revitalized Lineup + Upcoming Album “Trinitas”

  • September 11, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Nova Spei (Bam&Co. Heavy) · Uncategorized

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Montreal, QC – September 11, 2026

Quebec’s NOVA SPEI Returns with a Fierce New Single “Enterré Vivant” and a Revitalized Lineup + Upcoming Album “Trinitas”

L-R – Cédrick Charland (Lead Guitarist) | Julien De Carufel (Drums) | Emmanuelle Desbiens-Dubois (Vocal) | Nicolas Dumais-Brouillette (Bass, Vocal) | Dany Soucy (Founder, Rhythm Guitarist)

Photo Credit – Étienne Dionne (Mute Drummer)

Québec modern‑metal powerhouse NOVA SPEI launches a fierce new era with the release of their brand‑new single and video “Enterré Vivant”, a groovy, djent‑driven assault that will be featured on the band’s forthcoming album “Trinitas” due out on November 6, 2026, via Bam&Co-Heavy.​
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Built around a gripping, Fear‑Factory‑esque guitar groove, “Enterré Vivant” delivers a raw emotional punch, introducing fans to Nova Spei’s revitalized sound and the powerful arrival of vocalist Emmanuelle Desbiens‑Dubois.
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​“Enterré Vivant” tells the story of someone trapped in a situation they refuse but cannot escape, an emotional metaphor inspired by watching someone close struggle with illness. What began as a personal reflection evolved into a visceral “buried alive” narrative, expressed through pounding rhythms, modern industrial textures, and a vocal performance that transforms the entire structure of the song.
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The track was born from a single irresistible guitar riff crafted by Dany Soucy, whose groove set the tone for everything that followed. Lyrics were shaped collaboratively by Emmanuelle, Nicolas, and Dany, blending urgency, fear, and the will to survive. Fans will immediately feel the shift of the band’s rebirth with the introduction of female lead vocals, bringing new intensity and emotional depth to Nova Spei’s sound. The band is confident listeners will embrace this transformation and the renewed energy it brings to their music, marking a powerful new chapter in their evolution.
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The single’s artwork by Filip Ivanovic visually captures the suffocating tension at the heart of the song, an image of someone trapped with no escape.

Recommended for fans of Gojira, Tesseract, Killswitch Engage, Spiritbox, and Architects, watch and listen to “Enterré Vivant”.

Music Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJB1wzRomFg

​Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/5eU0Cs7qNVxeaZHLDZR27i

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NOVA SPEI is a Francophone modern metal band from Québec, known for their groovy, djenty, loud, modern, and unmistakable sound. Formed in 2012 by guitarist Dany Soucy (Legion, Dook), the band has evolved through multiple lineups while performing over 100 shows across Québec and Ontario.
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Their debut self-titled album (2017) earned strong traction, with singles like “L’homme aux 1000 Sourires” spinning on RadioX 98.1FM, and tracks such as “Ma Muse” blasting through the Bell Centre during Montreal Canadiens games. Their second album “SEQUENTIS” was released in 2021 after pandemic delays, expanding their reach across the province.
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In 2026, Nova Spei returns fully recharged with a new lineup that features Dany Soucy (Guitar), Nicolas Dumais (Bass), Julien De Carufel (Drums), Cédrick Charland (Lead Guitar), and Emmanuelle Desbiens‑Dubois (Vocals).
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The band is currently preparing their upcoming album “TRINITAS”, a record that embraces a more organic, raw, and less sequenced approach while staying true to the band’s modern metal roots. The album is produced with Francis Perron (Voivod, Martyr), and mastered by world‑renowned engineer Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, Halford, Yes).

Previous Singles:

Lyric video “Déraciné” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xn2xKYt0pc

​Music video “Renaissance” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FagxvgWJTes

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Track Listing:​
1. Trinitas – 1:38
2. Renaissance – 2:37
3. M’entends-tu!? – 2:16
4. Déraciné – 4:07
5. Hypnose Collective – 3:23
6. Sentence – 3:39
7. Bourreau – 2:53
8. Résonance – 2:03
9. Enterré Vivant – 3:19
10. Aucun Regret – 4:15
11. Traitre – 3:40
12. Vautours – 3:38
13. Draps Blancs – 2:52
Album Length: 40:27

Album and Live Band Lineup:​
Cédrick Charland – Lead Guitarist
Dany Soucy – Founder, Rhythm Guitarist
Emmanuelle Desbiens-Dubois – Vocals
Julien De Carufel – Drum
Nicolas Dumais-Brouillette – Bass, Vocals

For more info:

​https://www.novaspei.com/​

​https://www.facebook.com/NovaSpei​

​https://www.instagram.com/novaspei​

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“Une pièce qui a tout ce qui faut pour devenir un classique du métal québécois. Des phrases percutantes et pleine de sens sur une musique lourde à souhait.” – Ondes Chocs

“Nova Spei : Nouvel espoir sur la scène métallique au Québec” – Voir

“Bref un excellent album à se mettre sous la dent ou sous le sapin pour le temps des fêtes ! Supportez notre belle scène du Québec ! ” – Metal Universe (2021 – Sequentis – LP)

“so there they were, twelve times groovy metal in French – from Canada. “Sequentis” by NOVA SPEI offers many an entertaining song. A lot of it certainly ignites live in the mosh pit and causes the crowd to freak out because they know how to get their limbs moving with their riffs and fat grooves… an album that is fun and fans of the good old groove metal should like.” – Stormbringer (2021 – Sequentis – LP)

“”Along with a meticulous display of proficient musicianship, this entire album is not only a credit to its makers, but the multifaceted collection of influences that has firmly planted a seed deep within them over the years, and brings New Hope to both the listener and the band as you peel away the cellophane so to speak. As a result, this album won’t gather dust in any collection, and will keep heads bouncing and feet tapping from sofa to stage.”” – Stargazer Music Magazine (2021 – Sequentis – LP)

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0 EPK – Nova Spei – Trinitas (Bam&Co-Heavy) (2026)

  • September 11, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · EPKs · Nova Spei (Bam&Co. Heavy)

EPK – Nova Spei – Trinitas (Bam&Co-Heavy) (2026)

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“Writing Trinitas was both a challenge and a burden. There was the fear of not being able to compose an album that would do justice to its predecessor, both musically and lyrically, and in terms of the energy we all wanted to share with the audience. Although the majority of the music had always been composed by Dany, the departure of the previous lead singer had a significant emotional impact, and having to continue and rebuild a new dynamic with Cédrick was somewhat daunting. The shift in vocals from male to female was also, in itself, a considerable challenge, but one that was relatively easy to achieve. In the end, it was the change Nova Spei needed to get back on its feet and move forward into another chapter of its life. Fortunately, the joy of playing together as a band quickly resurfaced. Working with Francis Perron in the studio also greatly helped to rediscover the pleasure of playing and composing.” – Nova Spei

For fans of Make Them Suffer, Jinjer, Spiritbox, Architects, Kittie

Band: Nova Spei
Album Title: Trinitas
Release Date: November 6, 2026
Label: Bam&Co-Heavy
Distribution: Believe Digital (Digital) / Propagande (Physical) 
Genre: Modern Groove Metal
Location of Band: Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada

NovaSpei.com | Facebook.com/NovaSpei | X.com/NovaSpeiBand | Instagram.com/novaspei | Youtube

Novaspei.bandcamp.com | Apple Music | Spotify

Online Store – www.novaspei.com/marchandise | Bam&Co. Heavy

 

Nova Spei ‘Trinitas’ Tour Dates:​
Nov 6 – Le Nord-Ouest – Trois-Rivières, QC w/ Insurrection, Unless We Fight
Nov 7 – Paradox – La Baie, QC w/ Matante Mutante, Unless We Fight
Nov 13 – Source de la Martinière – Québec City, QC w/ Unpunished, Unless We Fight
Nov 14 – Foufounes Electriques – Montréal, QC – w/ Burning Attic, Unless We Fight
Dec 5 – Le Murdoch – Sherbrooke, QC – w/ Carry The Cross, Castor

“Sequentis is an album that will appeal to fans of thoughtful, committed metal and to fans of heavy djent-style sound.”- OndesChocs webzine

“I haven’t heard metal this groovy and catchy since ‘Ashes of the Wake’ era Lamb of God” – Spark Bean webzine

“Clearly superior to the previous offering, this Sequentis production presents a solid collection of rather muscular djent material that pays homage to the past while reveling in a modern, groovy sound.” – ArsMedia webzine

“Une pièce qui a tout ce qui faut pour devenir un classique du métal québécois. Des phrases percutantes et pleine de sens sur une musique lourde à souhait.” – Ondes Chocs

“Nova Spei : Nouvel espoir sur la scène métallique au Québec” – Voir

“Bref un excellent album à se mettre sous la dent ou sous le sapin pour le temps des fêtes ! Supportez notre belle scène du Québec ! ” – Metal Universe (2021 – Sequentis – LP)

“so there they were, twelve times groovy metal in French – from Canada. “Sequentis” by NOVA SPEI offers many an entertaining song. A lot of it certainly ignites live in the mosh pit and causes the crowd to freak out because they know how to get their limbs moving with their riffs and fat grooves… an album that is fun and fans of the good old groove metal should like.” – Stormbringer (2021 – Sequentis – LP)

“”Along with a meticulous display of proficient musicianship, this entire album is not only a credit to its makers, but the multifaceted collection of influences that has firmly planted a seed deep within them over the years, and brings New Hope to both the listener and the band as you peel away the cellophane so to speak. As a result, this album won’t gather dust in any collection, and will keep heads bouncing and feet tapping from sofa to stage.”” – Stargazer Music Magazine (2021 – Sequentis – LP)

Band: Nova Spei
Album Title: Trinitas
Release Date: November 6, 2026
Label: Bam&Co-Heavy
Distribution: Believe Digital (Digital) / Propagande (Physical) 
Genre: Modern Groove Metal
Location of Band: Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada

Track Listing:
1. Trinitas – 1:38
2. Renaissance – 2:37
3. M’entends-tu!? – 2:16
4. Déraciné – 4:07
5. Hypnose Collective – 3:23
6. Sentence – 3:39
7. Bourreau – 2:53
8. Résonance – 2:03
9. Enterré Vivant – 3:19
10. Aucun Regret – 4:15
11. Traitre – 3:40
12. Vautours – 3:38
13. Draps Blancs – 2:52
Album Length: 40:27

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Nova Spei
• All songs written by: Nova Spei
• Produced by: Nova Spei
• Mixed by: Francis Perron – Radicart Studio (Voivod, Martyr, etc)
• Mastered by: Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering – California – U.S.A (Faith No More, Voivod, Halford, Yes, etc)
• Album Artwork by: Flat Bathtub: Filip Ivanović personal playground
• Member of SOCAN and SOPROQ
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album and Live Band Lineup:
Cédrick Charland – Lead Guitarist
Dany Soucy – Founder, Rhythm Guitarist
Emmanuelle Desbiens-Dubois – Vocals
Julien De Carufel – Drum
Nicolas Dumais-Brouillette – Bass, Vocals

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About The Album Artwork:

Filip Ivanovic has worked on the idea that you can spot the character from the Sequentis cover art. He is holding a new book, from which he draws his power. Two other books lie on the ground, referencing the two previous albums..

About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

Trinitas is the third album, but above all, it marks the rebirth of a band that suffered the loss of members and had to take a hard look at itself in order to bounce back stronger and charge once more into its passion with power and intensity!

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. Trinitas: is the track that introduces you to, and heralds, through a poetic text, the dawn of this new chapter!

2. Renaissance: is an energetic song that demonstrates our overflowing energy. It speaks of the obstacles we’ve encountered, our desire to get back up and start again stronger than ever.

3. M’entends-tu!?: is about someone in our lives whom we cherish above all else, but who, despite our best efforts, sinks deeper into a world of drugs, no matter what we try to do to save them.

4. Déraciné: This song speaks of what the First Nations experienced with the arrival of white people and their governments, of the uprooting and the strength they lost. The subject was important to Emmanuelle, given her background. It’s a topic that is still often silenced by governments, and she wanted to denounce it.

5. Hypnose Collective: A topic often used but which remains relevant nonetheless: having ideas imposed upon oneself and directing the mentalities of a society to ensure that people follow without questioning too much.

6. Sentence: That feeling of shame and betrayal when you are a victim of incest as a child. A heavy subject too often silenced.

7. Bourreau: We remain on the subject of heavy themes, and in this one, we are talking about pimping seen from the perspective of the victim.

8. Résonance: When you lose someone close, a friend, a family member, they always leave a resonance in your life till the end. Instrumental this one did not need any lyrics.

9. Enterré Vivant: Someone about to die but who would like to escape and survive no matter what.

10. Aucun Regret Despair: depression, the desire to escape this pain without looking back, and without any regrets.

11. Traître: Experiencing a situation of betrayal, feeling like the person is trying to bring you down in order to lift themselves up. We’re not fooled; we see through your game.

12. Vautours: No matter what obstacles we may face, nothing is ever truly lost. Even when we watch vultures circling overhead, waiting for our final failure to devour us.

13. Draps Blancs: One day, you go to the hospital for a minor procedure… but… a medical error, and it’s simply the end.

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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

1. We started imagining the next album with an approach as modern as Sequentis’s. But Francis Perron showed us how it could all sound much more organic, more raw, the way he worked with Voivod, and our focus completely shifted when we heard his first rough mix.2. We didn’t know who to contact for mastering the songs, and when we were offered the chance to work with Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, Yes, etc.), we thought it would never happen, and yet… he said yes and seems to have really liked what he heard! We’re not worthy! Hahaha

3. This was the first time Nova Spei had recorded in a professional studio. We had recorded the two previous albums in our own facilities.

4. Filming the music video for “Enterré Vivant” was insane! Pretending to be buried alive in a box, screaming, and reacting like it was real led to some hilarious moments/bloopers and quotes we have to keep to ourselves, hahaha

5. The gravedigger in the video for “Enterré Vivant” is wearing the shirt of his own band, which is called Anal Dislocator, and we let him wear his shirt so we could showcase this impactful “name”!

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Left to Right: Nova Spei Current Lineup | Cédrick Charland (Lead Guitarist) | Julien De Carufel (Drums) | Emmanuelle Desbiens-Dubois (Vocal) | Nicolas Dumais-Brouillette (Bass, Vocal) | Dany Soucy (Founder, Rhythm Guitarist)

Photo Credit –Étienne Dionne (Mute Drummer)

NOVA SPEI, a French-language metal band from Quebec, launched/presented their first album, “Self-Titled,” as the opening act for Anonymus on their December 2017 tour across Quebec. In 2019, they toured most of Quebec’s major cities during the band’s 30th-anniversary tour. By 2025, Nova Spei will have performed over 100 shows to promote the band in Quebec and Ontario.

NOVA SPEI was formed in 2012 by Dany Soucy (guitar) (Dook, Legion). Nicolas Dumais (bass) joined the band in 2014. Julien De Carufel (drums) arrived in August 2021, and it was finally in 2025 that Cédrick Charland (lead guitar) as well as Emmanuelle Desbiens-Dubois (vocals) joined the new version of Nova Spei.

In 2017, their first album was recorded in their home studio in Champlain and mixed, produced, and mastered in France by Anthony Chognard (Smash Hit Combo, CHSprod). Their single “L’homme aux 1000 Sourires” (The Man with 1000 Smiles) is in constant rotation on Quebec City’s RadioX 98.1FM, and their songs “Ma Muse” (My Muse) and a few more can be heard during Montreal Canadiens games at the Bell Centre.

2019 marked the beginning of recording for their second album titled SEQUENTIS. The first single, “Qui Sème Le Vent” (Who Sows the Wind), was released in November 2019, but due to the pandemic, the album’s release was delayed by two years, until November 12, 2021.

After some lineup changes, 2026 heralded the return of the full band and the desire to hit the road again. An album titled TRINITAS is therefore in preparation for autumn 2026, to restart the party on stage that is Nova Spei.

Discography:
2026 – Trinitas – LP
2021 – Sequentis – LP
2017 – Self-Titled LP

Music Placements: Montreal Canadiens games at the Bell Centre

Artist endorsements: Charbonneau Guitars

0 Edmonton’s BONEYARD Announces Sophomore Album “Black Static” Out Oct 2026 + Music Video “Before The Fall”

  • September 10, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Boneyard · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 10, 2026

Edmonton’s BONEYARD Announces Sophomore Album “Black Static” Out Oct 2026 + Music Video “Before The Fall”

L-R: Jefftimus (Drums), Lezzy Osbourne (Bass Guitar), Garhardt (Lead Guitars), Pamtera (Lead Vocals and Guitars)

Photo Credit – Corrine (Wytchy) Thain

Canadian hard‑rock/metal quartet Boneyard will release their long‑awaited sophomore album, “Black Static,” on October 23rd, 2026, marking a bold new chapter for the band’s evolving sound and lineup.
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Built on melodic female‑fronted hard rock, traditional heavy metal roots, and the band’s signature storytelling, “Black Static” expands the world Boneyard established on their 2020 debut “Oathbreaker”, a record later re‑released internationally through WormHoleDeath Records and mastered by Grammy‑nominated engineer Maor Appelbaum. Featuring nine dynamic songs ranging from classic metal heaviness to punk‑infused chaos to cinematic Western‑metal storytelling, the new album showcases the creative chemistry of the refreshed lineup, featuring powerful contributions from bassist Lezzy and lead guitarist Garhardt, whose arrival has sparked major anticipation among fans.

“An extension of Oathbreaker, but shaped heavily by the new members involved, Black Static is quite different more diverse, more melodic, and more emotionally charged,” says drummer Jefftimus.

Lyrically, “Black Static” dives into personal trauma, mental health, human trafficking, generational addiction, and grief, while still weaving in hope, resilience, and empowerment. The album’s artwork was once again created by legendary Calgary artist Tom Bagley, who brought their mascot Misty Bone to life on the record’s cover.

The album’s first single, “Before the Fall,” is a melodic‑metal anthem confronting the destructive patterns of global leadership, war, corruption, inequality, and urging unity and change. The video dives into the dark realities of human trafficking and missing and murdered Indigenous persons, blending cinematic grit with emotional weight.
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​“A song of hope… recognizing atrocities and creating a new way of thinking by helping each other for the future,” adds Pamtera.
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Listen to “Before The Fall”

Music Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPOEcMLX5Xc

​Spotify – https://ffm.bio/boneyard​

Beyond the riffs, Boneyard stands out for its representation: a Métis drummer, a female LGBTQ+ bassist, and a commitment to authenticity and inclusion within the rock and metal scene. Since forming in 2015, Edmonton, AB’s Boneyard has performed across Western Canada at Decimate Metalfest, Pembina River Nights, Metisfest, and more.

Recommended for fans of Halestorm, Saxon, Doro, The Pretty Reckless, and Iron Maiden, “Black Static” will be available on October 23, 2026, digitally and on CD, with a vinyl release to be announced at a later date.

Show Dates:​
Oct 23 – Edmonton, AB – The Rec Room (Album Release Show) w/ Daniel Martin & The Infamous

Track Listing:​
1. Met You in a Dream
2. Left Me to Drown
3. Ready for a Change
4. Not this Way (Joel’s Song)
5. Blood in the Bond
6. Before the Fall
7. Hanging Tree
8. Compass Points to War
9. Before the Fall (Piano Rendition)

Album and Live Band Lineup:​
Pamtera – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Lezzy Osbourne – Bass
Jefftimus – Drums
Garhardt – Lead Guitar

More info: https://linktr.ee/boneyardrocks​

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“Boneyard‘s debut record Oathbreaker is the kind of album that gets a little better each time that you listen” – Sleaze Roxx’s Top 10 Albums of 2020

“Solid, enjoyable debut, support the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal” – Bravewords

“Boneyard lean a bit more towards the hard rock side of the spectrum but the metal is all there as well” – Metal-Rules

“Rock music from Canada still guarantees quality”- PowerMetal

“What we have here is a female-fronted metal outfit that bathes in the crimson glory of traditional heavy rock and heavy metal”- Metal Roos

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0 Out Now! FEN’s Doug Harrison’s Solo Project SLUG COMPARISON’s New EP “Cold in Cold out”

  • September 10, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Slug Comparison

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 10, 2026

Out Now! FEN’s Doug Harrison’s Solo Project SLUG COMPARISON’s New EP “Cold in Cold out”

Doug Harrison – Photo Credit – Peter Wiholm

Canadian (Victoria, BC) songwriter Doug Harrison, best known as the vocalist for progressive rock/metal band Fen, unveils his solo project Slug Comparison’s new EP, “Cold in Cold out,” available everywhere now. The six‑track collection marks a deliberate shift back toward the project’s introspective, atmospheric roots, trading electric urgency for slow‑burn emotional weight.
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Moving away from the upfront rock production of his 2025 album “A Battle to the End Fought on the Edge of a Knife”, this new offering of “Cold in Cold out” leans into the spacious, layered acoustic textures reminiscent of Fen’s “Trails Out of Gloom” that was released on Ripple Music. Across its six tracks, the EP dwells in a depressive, reflective territory, an environment Harrison admits he’s glad to return to. Harrison encourages listeners to experience the EP in full.
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​“These songs rely more on mood than hooks. The instant gratification isn’t there. The songs are a slow release. For best results, they should be listened to all in a row, privately, and in headphones,” adds Harrison.
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The EP’s writing process was an experiment in speed, an attempt to break the long gaps between Fen and Slug Comparison releases. Harrison set out to write and record several songs within a year, ultimately overshooting by only a few months. For the EP, he also collaborated with drummer Randall Stoll (Boulevard, KD Lang, Tom Cochrane), who brought the songs to life in the studio, while Sheldon Zaharko added depth and character through mixing. Harrison handled all writing, arrangement, and instrumentation before drums were added.
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The EP unfolds as a sequence of stark, emotionally charged vignettes. “Tongue of the Hollow” opens the record with an acoustic homage shaped by a verse riff echoing Nirvana’s “Something in the Way,” lyrically telling the story of a dying man surrounded by bewildered cats and soothed only by the upstairs neighbour’s nightly singing. “To Whom Would You Answer” relives a spiraling closed-door encounter with gatekeepers bent on extracting an assurance of loyalty. “Back to the World” reflects on reconnecting with an old friend who has survived a dark chapter, stirring guilt, hope, and a confrontation with one’s own neglected demons. “Burden of Life” deepens the EP’s somber emotional terrain, while the title track “Cold in Cold out” meditates on the lonely trial of human existence, its pain, exhaustion, fleeting wonder, and the recurring question of how long it all must continue. The closing piece “No Healer” follows a fevered final journey beneath a jungle canopy, surrendering to whatever forces guide the end of one’s existence.

Recommended for fans of Nirvana, Katatonia, Porcupine Tree, The Pineapple Thief, Fen, and Mark Lanegan, “Cold in Cold Out” offers a brooding, introspective journey into Harrison’s most personal and imaginary songwriting yet.

“Cold in Cold Out” is now on all major streaming platforms.

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/6lN49YhB6T8TzH5R7IpBJD

Bandcamp – https://slugcomparison.bandcamp.com/album/cold-in-cold-out

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Single Stream – Tongue of the Hollow – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUziXxuV0uY

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Track Listing:​
1. Tongue of the Hollow (4:01)
2. To Whom Would You Answer (3:47)
3. Back to the World (4:03)
4. Burden of Life (4:44)
5. Cold in Cold out (5:31)
6. No Healer (4:36)
EP Length: 26:42

EP Recording Credits:​
• All songs performed by Slug Comparison
• All songs written by Doug Harrison
• Produced by Doug Harrison
• Mixed by Sheldon Zaharko
• Mastered by Brock McFarlane at CPS Mastering
• Album Artwork by Inkantation
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP Lineup:​
Doug Harrison: vocals, guitar, bass, programming, songwriting, production
Randall Stoll: drums

More info:

​https://www.instagram.com/slugcomparison​

​https://www.facebook.com/slugcomparison​

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“A moment with SLUG COMPARISON has always been an emotional and musical exploration from the heart of one of rock’s finest songwriters and Cold in Cold out continues that particular seduction to offer one seriously thrilling and inspiring proposal.” – The Ring Master Review

“so much emotion, so much to ponder, so much complexity even while on the surface seeming so simple.” –Stephen Conrad, Prog Archives
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“a mix of Pink Floyd and Simon & Garfunkel.” –Melodic.net
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“un superbe album.” –Prog Et +

“The album takes us through the self-doubt, denial, and defiance of the artist and is another mini-masterpiece delivered under the Slug Comparison banner. 10/10” –SonicAbuse

“In no way “progressive” in the traditional sense, there is a depth to each composition, and a variation in styles across the album, that rewards careful listening.” –DPRP

“Harrison’s voice tends to have a grungy quality, but it also unfolds in epic, theatrical, or simply beautifully melodic ways.” –Musikreviews (translated from German)

“modern, emotionally rich, and laced with just enough grunge to hit us right in the feels.” –Mandatory Music

“The highlight is a twisted power ballad about having much too much of a good thing (Too Much Love).” –Here Comes the Flood

“progressive and alternative inclinations align with dark rock, punk and other rich hues. It makes for a palette of surprise and unpredictable adventure” –The RingMaster Review

“One of my favourite songs of the year” (about “Bringer of Doom”) –Dutch Progressive Rock Radio

“Simply engulfs the imagination and emotions” -The Ringmaster Reviews

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0 Black‑Metal Fury Unites With Doom Ritual – ABHORIA & VELNIAS Announce American Southwest Tour!

  • September 10, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Abhoria · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 10, 2026

Black‑Metal Fury Unites With Doom Ritual – ABHORIA & VELNIAS Announce American Southwest Tour!

A storm is gathering in the American Southwest this October as dystopian black‑metal stewards Abhoria and Colorado’s folk‑doom conjurers Velnias unite for a run of immersive, atmospheric, and soul‑rending performances. This rare pairing brings together two forces of extreme music whose approaches differ in texture but converge in emotional weight with Abhoria’s bleak futurism and Velnias’ elemental, existential resonance.

“We’re so excited to hit the road with our friends in Velnias! These will be the first shows in the Southwest, and we’re looking forward to debuting songs from our forthcoming album alongside older material. It promises to be an evening of extreme metal overindulgence!” adds Trevor Potz – Abhoria.

Tour Dates:​
Oct 15 – Denver, CO – Hi-Dive
Oct 16 – Amarillo, TX – Rockwell Event Center
Oct 17 – Dallas, TX – Haltom Theater
Oct 18 – Austin, TX – The Lost Well
Oct 19 – Midland, TX – Cotton Flat Records
Oct 20 – El Paso, TX – Mona Bar
Oct 21 – Santa Fe, NM – Stom Box
Oct 22 – Cottonwood, AZ – Queen B’s Vinyl Café
Oct 23 – Tucson, AZ – Chicago Bar
Oct 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Knucklehead Hollywood

Abhoria

Formed in 2018 by guitarist Trevor Portz, Abhoria channels a bleak, aggressive strain of dystopian black metal, fusing dissonant riffcraft, haunting melodic threads, and a suffocating sense of existential isolation. The lineup features vocalist Ben Pitts, bassist Igor Panasewicz, drummer JS, and guitarist Gianni DiGiacomo.
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Their two albums on Prosthetic Records, Abhoria (2022) and Depths (2024), established the band as a rising force in modern extreme metal. A new full‑length is slated for 2027 via Black Lion Records.

Music Video – The Well – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vuMrLj6ViQ

​Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0WcwDtBpZnHQDf3aGFUK2i

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Velnias

Emerging from the Rocky Mountains of Nederland, Colorado, Velnias took shape in 2006 under the vision of Andrew Scherer and Petras Vaznelis. Their craft unfolds as a ritual expression of the paradox of existence, where the intimate spark of the microcosm meets the vast crucible of the macrocosm. Each performance carries a deep atmospheric pull, marked by meditative weight and a primordial, immersive presence that sets them apart from other extreme‑music acts.

Music Video – Rending of Dyadic Convolution – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=337mxMT831E

​Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JdmbSa6xA2hOvl9YERRb7

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​More info:​
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​Abhoria:​
​https://abhoria.com​
​https://www.instagram.com/abhoriametal​
​https://www.facebook.com/AbhoriaMetal​
​https://abhoria.bandcamp.com​

Velnias:​
​https://velnias.band​
​https://www.facebook.com/VelniasCult​
​https://www.instagram.com/velnias.cult​
​https://velnias.bandcamp.com

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0 SHROUD Announces Canadian Tour Dates w/ HELLRIPPER “Goatkraft & Granite Canada 2026”

  • September 9, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Shroud

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Montreal, QC – September 9, 2026

Montreal Blackened Thrash SHROUD Announces Canadian Tour Dates w/ HELLRIPPER

Debut Album “Pax Nocturna” Out Now!

L-R – Justin Cournoyer – Bass, Matteo Conti – Guitar and Vocals, Zack Osiris – Drums, Jordan Barillaro – Guitar

Rising from the shadows of Montreal’s extreme‑metal underground, SHROUD proudly announces a run of Canadian tour dates supporting Scotland’s speed‑metal powerhouse HELLRIPPER this November (dates listed below). The announcement follows the release of SHROUD’s debut full‑length album “Pax Nocturna”.​
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A blistering fusion of blackened thrash sharpened by death‑metal aggression and melodic‑metal atmosphere, “Pax Nocturna” marks a defining first chapter for one of Montreal’s most intense and uncompromising new acts. Lyrically, “Pax Nocturna” explores philosophy, anti‑religion, the abyss, and the darkest corners of human existence. Its overarching concept, Satanic Gnosticism, rejects imposed order and corrupt leadership in favour of embracing the chaos from which humanity originates.

“It’s the acknowledgement that we are our own gods and masters. It is peace within the night. It is Pax Nocturna,” says Conti.

The album’s artwork draws from the dark fantasy of Yoshitaka Amano, the surreal horror of Zdzisław Beksiński, and the mythic grandeur of The Lord of the Rings, depicting the four members in ritualistic worship of Murmur, Archduke and Lord of Hell.
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​SHROUD began when guitarist/vocalist Matteo Conti approached drummer Zack Osiris (Warsenal) during the height of the COVID‑19 lockdowns. With their previous projects stalled and the music scene frozen, the pair began writing in secret, week after week; riffs and ideas evolved into the earliest form of what would become “Pax Nocturna”. As the world reopened in 2022, the lineup solidified with Justin Cournoyer on bass and Jordan Barillaro joining after filling in for the band’s first show in November 2022. The chemistry was immediate. SHROUD was born, united, focused, and driven.
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On stage, SHROUD delivers intensity, tightness, and emotional ferocity, already earning them slots alongside Exciter, Midnight, Wraith, Goatwhore, Vitriol, Necrofier, Wormwitch, Spiter, Gudsforladt, Tomarumvoid, Angelus Apatrida, Sorguinazia, and more.

Recommended for fans of Watain, Dissection, Hellripper, Skeletonwitch, and Necrophobic, “Pax Nocturna”, released on June 4th, 2026, is available now on all digital platforms, CD, and vinyl.

CD / Vinyl – https://shroudmtl.bandcamp.com/album/pax-nocturna​

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/5dfAWpVKaWlsdSBYNZ8L1H

​All Creation – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4okttHfnlg​

The Eternal Void – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ56_laldDc

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Tour Dates: Hellripper w/ Shroud​
Nov 25 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
Nov 26 – Quebec City, QC – La Source De La Martiniere
Nov 27 – Ottawa, ON – Dominion Tavern (Capital Punishment Festival)
Nov 28 – Toronto, ON – Supermarket Bar & Variety

Track Listing:​
1. Pax Nocturna (0:43)
2. The Eternal Void (5:09)
3. The Zealot (5:15)
4. Merciless Tyrants (5:59)
5. Darkest Night (4:45)
6. Diablivion (5:28)
7. Death Blows Over (4:18)
8. All Creation (5:29)
9. Abaddon (7:55)
Album Length: 45:05

Album and Live Band lineup:​
Matteo Conti – Guitar and Vocals
Jordan Barillaro – Guitar
Zack Osiris – Drums
Justin Cournoyer – Bass

More info:

​https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086688022343​

​https://www.instagram.com/shroud.mtl​

About: Emerging from the depths below, Shroud formed in 2022 when Conti and Osiris began writing together during the pandemic. With the later addition of Barillaro and Cournoyer, the band’s lineup solidified into a unit defined by technical skill, raw aggression, and a shared vision of darkness. Their sound of blistering riffs, thunderous drums, and vocals echoing through the void has quickly earned them recognition as one of Montreal’s most promising extreme‑metal acts. Now, with Pax Nocturna, Shroud is ready to unleash its full power.

Album Recording Credits:​
– All songs performed by: Matteo Conti, Zack Osiris, Jordan Barillaro, Justin Cournoyer
– All songs written by: Matteo Conti and Zack Osiris
– Produced by: Shroud and Jordan Barillaro
– Mixed by: Jordan Barillaro
– Album Art by: Justin Cournoyer
– Mastered by: Tore Stjerna

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“Imagine the ferocity, the grit and attitude of ‘Power n Pain’ era Whiplash, add the nocturnal melodic majesty of Necrophobic, and then a heaping helping of D-beat (always appreciated). Vicious, limb twitchin’ and about as infectious as something you believe you might have picked up on a recent European vacation, but wish you hadn’t. Recc for fans of SkeletonWitch, Necrophobic, Hellripper and others who successfully manage to imbue ragin’ Thrash insanity with an exquisite sense of darkness. This scatches the itch, then successfully obliterates it!” 94/100 – Cult Metal Flix​
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​“the Canadians are beyond any doubt and have put together a debut album that not only packs a serious punch in terms of aggression but also delivers enough memorable moments to perfectly balance frenzy, speed, and punchiness.” – PowerMetal.de ​
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​“There’s almost a black ‘n’ roll thing going on here, with some cool rocking solos that snap you out of the blackened onslaught here and there. There’s no shortage of heaviness here, and I love how Shroud have mixed the old and the new throughout the album; you never really know what’s going to hit you next. Lots of energy, not many parts to give you rest, Pax Nocturna is one of those albums that tortures your speakers and makes the house shake. Good stuff (duh).” – The Metal Crypt​
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​“A definite early AOTY candidate with strong claims, 5 star Black/Thrash!… There’s a high amount of crushing chugging riffs across this full length and the leadwork is absolutely scorching across the board, shreddy solos with that classic heavy metal, Thrash phrasing with a few mid-paced ones thrown in that are topped off with a couple of whammy bar accents and tremolos in them. Some of these riffs just will absolutely pummel you, as they’re fast and unrelenting as hell; also, there’s one or two solos that appear in a single track too. The vocals on this aren’t just high black metal screams, but there’s creepy deep spoken word vocals, chants and a few death growls also; if you’re into absolutely groove filled Blackened Thrash then absolutely look no further than this masterpiece, absolutely don’t sleep on it, a definite AOTY contender personally. Rating: 10/10!” – Drako’s Metal Reviews​
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​“With Pax Nocturna , SHROUD makes a striking statement that will allow them to carve out a prime spot among the new Canadian bands to watch.” – Ondes Chocs​
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​“Some nice thrash with plenty of fury and speed beyond it. Rip-roaring riffs that will have your neck moving, I assure you. Vicious vocals also work here as they fit the music rather well. Production is good and solid, and those thrashy riffs just ripped my soul apart and in two. With thrash, for me it is the riffs, the speed and intensity, and this had it all. This will just pound you into the ground, showing little or no mercy. Thrash crushes.” – Chris Forbes – Extreminal​
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​“Shroud’s debut is a vicious blackened thrash release with scorching guitar work, relentless percussion and a grim philosophical core.” – Heavy Metal Darkness​
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​““Pax Nocturna” is a solid album of high-energy thrash packed with razor-sharp riffs. The guitars cut right to the bone, the drums pound relentlessly, and the bass rumbles like never before. This honest, sincere, and effective record, with its raw and brutal energy, is well worth discovering. ” – Music Waves​
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​“Shroud’s debut is thus a classic representative of the product DIY (Do It Yourself), when the band’s actors are talented enough to provide for themselves… The debut work “Pax Nocturna” is an impressive example of modern blackened thrash.” – MetalForever​
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​“The debut album from the thrash/death newcomers goes hard from start to finish! Right from the opener ‘The Eternal Void’ this thing is heavy, urgent and awesome, and it keeps its momentum for its full 45-minute runtime. The fact that it’s only nine songs in that time as well means that everything gets time to breathe, and everyone in the band gets time to shine. Highlights include ‘Merciless Tyrants’, ‘Diablivion’ and the epic closer, but the whole album is great from start to finish! It certainly won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you are into the heavier end of metal, this is absolutely worth a spin. The band have a bright future ahead of them, and in years to come people will look at this release as their big launching pad. 8.5/10” – Overtone Magazine​
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​“Shroud’s latest offering, ‘Pax Nocturna’, is a relentless onslaught of blackened thrash metal that will leave listeners in awe of its sheer intensity. The album exudes a dark and foreboding atmosphere, with haunting melodies and aggressive riffs that create a sense of impending doom. Standout tracks such as ‘The Zealot’ and ‘Merciless Tyrants’ showcase the band’s ability to seamlessly blend black metal fury with thrash metal aggression. The production quality on ‘Pax Nocturna’ is top-notch, with every instrument cutting through the mix with clarity and power. This album marks a significant progression in Shroud’s career, solidifying their position as one of the leading forces in the extreme metal scene.” – MetalStorm.com.au​
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​““Fans of extreme metal will find a record crafted for them. It’s intense, tightly executed, and overflowing with raw energy. Its lyrical depth explores philosophy, anti‑religion, the abyss and the darkest corners of human existence. The overarching concept is Satanic Gnosticism, a rejection of imposed order and corrupt leadership, and an embrace of the chaos from which humanity originates.” – The Black Metal Archive​
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​“Shroud have delivered a lean, mean, and deliciously dark debut that proves traditional, blackened speed insanity is alive and thriving.” – VM Underground​
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​“Montréal, Québec’s Shroud have released a perfect blending of two extreme genres. Black metal elements of demonic, screechy vocals, tremolo picking, and black and roll beats. Then you have the Thrash tempo changes, galloping riffs, and break-neck speed sections. This album grabbed me by the back of the head and slammed my face into the concrete a dozen times during the first track. It’s not all sound barrier breaking speeds though. There are sections of clear black metal. Down tempo sections. Pure thrash. And every combination of the two sub-genres.” – Mike On Metal​
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0 Ottawa’s CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Festival Announces First Wave of Bands for 2026 Lineup! w/ The Creepshow, The Damn Truth, Beyond Creation and lots more!

  • September 9, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Capital Punishment Festival (Ottawa) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – Sept 9, 2026

Ottawa’s CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Festival (Nov 26-29) Announces First Wave of Bands for 2026 Lineup!

w/ The Creepshow, The Damn Truth, Beyond Creation and lots more!

Capital Punishment Festival unleashes its first wave of Canadian bands for the 2026 edition, returning to Ottawa, ON, November 26th to 29th across four cornerstone ByWard Market venues: 27 Club, Dominion Tavern, Rainbow Bistro, and Avant‑Garde Bar. Presented by Chord Productions and supported by Ottawa Tourism, the festival continues its mission to amplify Canada’s underground heavy‑music community with four nights of multi‑genre chaos.
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This year’s edition marks the festival’s biggest expansion yet, with more venues, more artists, and more Canadian talent from across the country. Full festival passes are only $50, granting access to every show across all participating venues.

“Events such as Capital Punishment play an important role in strengthening Ottawa’s profile as a dynamic cultural destination,” says Michael Crockatt, President & CEO of Ottawa Tourism.

“Ottawa Tourism supports this unique music experience through its Nightlife Tourism Development Fund for its efforts in attracting visitors, animating our ACE District, and drawing music enthusiasts from across the region and beyond to enjoy our diverse music ecosystem. By bringing together acclaimed underground artists and local talent, the festival creates opportunities for visitors to explore the city, discover local businesses and venues, and contribute to the economic activity that helps sustain a vibrant and welcoming downtown experience,” adds festival organizer Christina Kasper of Chord Productions.

The 2026 lineup launches with a massive cross‑country roster spanning metal, punk, hardcore, rock, rap, and extreme underground acts with The Creepshow, Lost, The Damn Truth, Beyond Creation, Hellripper, Insurrection, DBC, Barf, Ghoulunatics, Global Holocaust, Entropy, Reanimator, Thunderkok, Guhn Twei, Gland, Scaffold, Peer Pressure, A Scar for the Wicked, Catastrophic Hemorrhage, Soulthief, Northwalk, This Hell With You, This Disaster, Dissentient, Last Retch, Hatred Reigns, Raider, Bitter, Stregoneria, Noor, Human Compost, Mortuary Slab, Duskwalker, Dr. Bob Wrestling, The Divetones, Drowning in Blood, Feral Union, Rising Flame, Refuse, The Space Between, Ratpiss, Jetsam, The Vanishing Act, Acid Rot, Mindreader, Shroud, Warsenal, The Scepter, Dismal Aura, Touched Fables, Sociably High, Glom, BornBroken, Pop Culture Icons, Goat!, Insanity of Sorrow, Bury the Past, Rotual, Hempress, Drofnosura, Backyard Witchcraft, Nature Pleads Revenge, Ghost of a King and Dethrone.

More bands will be announced as the festival approaches.

Festival Passes are available as of September 9th at https://ottawacapitalpunishment.eventbrite.ca​

Facebook Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/2032256174123331​

Capital Punishment Festival 2026​
Presented by Chord Productions
Supported by Ottawa Tourism
November 26–29, 2026
Ottawa, ON – ByWard Market
Venues:
Rainbow Bistro (76 Murray St.)
Dominion Tavern (33 York St.)
27 Club (27 York St.)
Avant‑Garde Bar (135 Besserer St.)

More info: https://ottawacapitalpunishment.com​

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0 Montreal Thrash OMBRA’s “Blue Dream” Blurs Reality, Addiction, and the Supernatural From Debut EP “Night Terror” Out Sept 2026

  • September 8, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Ombra

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Montreal, QC – September 8, 2026

Montreal Thrash OMBRA’s “Blue Dream” Blurs Reality, Addiction, and the Supernatural From Debut EP “Night Terror” Out Sept 2026

Montreal metal trio OMBRA will release their debut EP, “Night Terror,” on September 14th, 2026, delivering a visceral, front‑to‑back conceptual experience built on fear, obsession, chemical collapse, and the psychological weight of modern life. The band has now unveiled the EP’s third single, “Blue Dream,” a suffocating descent into chemical escapism and slow‑motion psychological freefall.

The song drags listeners into a world where fleeting highs mutate into permanent hauntings, exploring chemical escapism dissolving into paranoia, dependency blurring into possession, waking nightmares unfolding in abandoned homes, and the overwhelming sensation of losing control in slow motion.

Musically, “Blue Dream” spirals through a suffocating atmosphere, crushing riffs, and psychedelic tension, serving as the perfect midpoint in the EP’s descent from societal panic to full psychological seizure.

Listen to “Blue Dream”:

Visualizer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5UmQA60mlM

​Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/2ovp4p1wbXmFjSwlT6ges0

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OMBRA formed when Giuseppe “G” Criniti and Marco Sisti left their hard‑rock/progressive project NRTH in late 2020 to pursue a heavier, more aggressive direction. Soon after, Marco’s cousin Nico‑Angelo Sisti, a well‑known drummer in the Montreal scene and former member of Hidden Pride, joined the project.
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All three members grew up together in Lachine, the same schools, the same neighbourhood, families who immigrated from Italy together. OMBRA wasn’t a calculated formation; it was inevitable. Their sound is loud, energetic, and groovy
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Written between 2021 and 2026, OMBRA’s debut EP “Night Terror” reflects the band’s lived experiences and observations of a decade marked by upheaval, media distortion, obsession, war, and emotional collapse. Designed as a continuous front‑to‑back journey, the EP moves from the societal panic, media manipulation, and government control explored in “Hysteria,” through the obsessive pursuit of beauty and identity fracturing in “Stitches,” into the chemical escapism, paranoia, possession, and psychological collapse at the core of “Blue Dream.” The descent reaches its peak in the title track “Night Terror,” where Murphy’s Law is applied directly to the psyche, and total loss of control becomes inevitable, before resolving with “So It Goes,” an instrumental moment of reflection, acceptance, and emotional release. As a whole, “Night Terror” serves as OMBRA’s commentary on the turmoil of the last decade, encouraging listeners to think freely, explore their own minds, and express themselves without compromise.

Recommended for fans of Power Trip, High On Fire, Motörhead, Mastodon, Testament, and Rammstein, “Night Terror” will be available on all digital platforms on September 14, 2026, at https://too.fm/eab92od.

Second Single – “Stitches” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FimmvegfZ_M​

First Single – “Hysteria” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7mDZ-4uXrY​

Track Listing:​
1. Hysteria (4:15)
2. Stitches (4:43)
3. Blue Dream (3:46)
4. Night Terror (5:44)
5. So It Goes (3:06)
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​Album and Live Band Lineup:​
Giuseppe Criniti – Vocals / Lead Guitar
Marco Sisti – Rhythm Guitar / Bass
Nico-Angelo Sisti – Drums

More info:

​https://ombra.band/​

​https://www.instagram.com/@abandcalledombra​

​https://www.facebook.com/people/OMBRA/61582909783052/​

About: ​
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OMBRA is a Montreal metal trio formed by lifelong friends Giuseppe “G” Criniti, Marco Sisti, and Nico‑Angelo Sisti. Rooted in old‑school thrash, sludge, groove metal, and psychedelic rock, the band blends heavy riffs with emotional honesty and modern storytelling. Their mission is to encourage listeners to think freely, explore their own minds, and express themselves without compromise.

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“Night Terror is a debut EP that knows exactly what it wants to do. OMBRA take Thrash Metal, pass it through Groove, Sludge and psychedelic rock and use it to tell a story that begins with social unrest and ends deep within the human mind. It’s not an album that tries to impress you with technique. It wins you over with intensity, riffs, groove and atmosphere. And most importantly: It’s not five random songs. It’s a journey. From Hysteria to Night Terror. From the outside world to the inside. From control to loss of control. And finally, to acceptance. OMBRA are just taking their first step. But it’s a step that sounds heavy, mature and determined. Darkness doesn’t reside outside the mind. Sometimes it resides within it. And OMBRA have just given it a soundtrack.” – Rock N Roll Town

“OMBRA emerges in ‘Hysteria’ as a force that transforms social chaos into high-impact art. Advancing with the brutality of thrash metal and the structure of hard rock, the track shapes a sound that feels like both a siren and a sentence at the same time. Sharp and relentless, the riffs dialogue with drums that tear through the silence, while the vocals echo indignation and lucidity, a manifesto in the form of distortion. The band builds tension with precision: there is weight, but also clarity; fury, but control.” – Roadie Metal

“Delivering high-quality extreme metal that blends elements of thrash metal with other influences full of raw aggressiveness, a cinematic atmosphere with no soft edges, like a punch to the gut!” – Metal Junkbox

“From the moment we hear the sound of sirens, gunshots, and helicopters flying overhead, we know we’re going to encounter a strong track both in sound and lyrics, because the soundscape they create from the very first seconds already feels dense… the drums and guitar move between agility and the creation of a track full of suspense and tension.” – Poppunkers

‘STITCHES’, the new single from the Canadian trio OMBRA, arrives like an open cut: direct, intense, and impossible to ignore. The song crosses the border between hard rock and thrash metal with aggressiveness, transforming psychological tension into dense and precise sound.” – Roadie Music

“OMBRA is an incredible discovery! A band that shows us metal is more alive than ever… it is the perfect soundtrack to start a mosh and let out all our anger. It maintains brutal riffs worthy of any Metallica fan, an imposing guttural voice… it is 100% recommended!” – End Sessions

“I really felt it wasn’t a song made to sound pretty. It’s dark, heavy, and direct… The story it tells ,a woman who keeps reconstructing herself to fit in, hit me hard… It’s not a song that accompanies you in the background; it’s one that confronts you. It ends and leaves you with that knot in your chest.” – Rockola Indie

“Stitches’ hits hard with a dark and visceral vision of the oversexualization of women and the price of chasing perfection… It is raw, uncomfortable, and impossible to ignore.” – Poppunkers

“Stitches’ explores the limits between obsession, beauty, and self-destruction. The track dives into the mind of someone who seeks perfection at any cost… Musically, it combines aggressiveness and atmosphere, with a fast, dense, and confrontational sound… a sharp and suffocating sonority that amplifies the emotional tension. ‘Stitches’ transforms psychological horror into sonic impact.” – Metal Never Die

“The band delivers one of their darkest and most intense compositions to date. The last single before the release of the EP Night Terror, the track dives deeply into themes such as dependency, paranoia, and the destructive consequences of escaping reality. Combining dense and melodic passages with explosions of weight and aggressiveness, creating a sound experience that is as engaging as it is disturbing.” – Metal Junkbox

‘Blue Dream’ delivers suffocating, volatile metal with heavy riffs depicting psychological terror, chemical dependency, and mental collapse in a dense, cinematic sound.” – Whiplash

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0 EPK – EDventurED (Eddie Kravov’s Project) – Symmetry In Chaos (2026)

  • September 7, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · EDventurED (Eddie Kravov's Project) · EPKs

EPK – EDventurED – Symmetry In Chaos (2026)

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“Symmetry in Chaos began with a simple question: what if the things we call random are actually part of patterns we haven’t learned to see? The album grew into a journey through nine different theories, but the deeper I went into them, the more I realized that they were not separate ideas. Chaos theory, psychology, genetics, social behavior, free will, and cooperation all describe different aspects of the same thing – the complicated system we call life. Musically, I wanted to create something progressive without losing the emotional connection to the songs. There are complex ideas and structures, but melody and emotion always come first. I hope Symmetry in Chaos is an album people can listen to for the music, but also return to for the ideas. Maybe after listening, they will look at their own choices, relationships, and experiences a little differently.” – Edi Krakov

For fans of Riverside, OSI, Soen, Spock’s Beard, Dream Theater

Facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582620816728 | Youtube.com/@EDventurED-EddieKrakovsProject

Edventured.bandcamp.com/album/symmetry-in-chaos

Band: EdVenturED
Album Title: Symmetry in Chaos
Release Date: October 30, 2026
Label: Self-Release
Genre: Progressive Rock
Location of Band: Toronto, Canada

Track Listing:
1. Symmetry in Chaos – 4:30
2. Threads and Chains – 4:22
3. Mental Conflict – 6:26
4. Echoes Code – 5:39
5. Equilibrium’s Edge – 4:52
6. Reflections of the Seen – 4:53
7. Whispering Wings – 5:58
8. Masks of the Crowd – 6:05
9. Shadows We Remember – 5:06
10. Mirror of the Other – 6:38
Album Length: 54:32

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Vocals: Eddie Krakov
Guest Vocalists:
Teddy Shvets
Jack Krakov
Dimi De San
Keyboard: Eddie Krakov
Drums Recorded by Amit Malool (4 Songs)
Drums Recorded by Wildy Souza (6 Songs)
Bass Recorded by Diego Valencia
Guitars Recorded By Santiago Aguilar
Mix and Mastering: Santiago Aguilar
Vocals Recorded at Dima Graziani Studio
Vocal Guidance: Victoria Taranova
Special Thanks: Jack Krakov and Lena Krakov
• All songs written by: Music by Eddie Krakov, Lyrics by Eddie Krakov, and Teddy Shvets (3 Songs)  
• Produced by:
Song Production: Santiago Aguilar (7 Songs)
Song Production: Mikołaj Krzaczek (3 Songs)
• Mix and Mastering: Santiago Aguilar
• Album Artwork by: Morgan Czerweny

Album Band Lineup:
Eddie Krakov – Vocals and Keyboards.

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About The Album Artwork:
The artwork is designed to represent the visual idea behind Symmetry in Chaos.

We wanted to show opposing elements existing together: differences that are still connected, symmetry that appears to be moving, and chaos that somehow remains calm and structured.

The goal was to create something that feels both organized and unpredictable, just like the central idea of the album itself.

About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

EDventurED – Symmetry in Chaos is a progressive rock concept album exploring the hidden connections between chaos and order in nature, human behavior, and society.

Inspired by nine scientific, psychological, and philosophical theories, the album examines how seemingly random events, choices, memories, and relationships create patterns that shape our lives.

Each song explores a different theory, from chaos theory and game theory to free will, social identity, epigenetics and reciprocal altruism. Together, the songs form one larger question:

Is chaos truly random, or is there a hidden order behind it?

Musically, the album combines melodic and emotional songwriting with progressive structures, atmospheric passages, and moments of complexity. The intention is to create music that can be enjoyed on the surface while revealing new ideas and details with repeated listens.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

Here are the 9 different theories and concepts, and a summary track that tells the story behind them (Total 10 Songs).

Each theory is a separate song and the idea behind.

2. Threads and Chains

Theory: Determinism vs. Free Will

Are our lives already written, or are we creating them through our choices?

This song explores the conflict between fate and free will. Our lives are connected by countless threads – genetics, circumstances, history, society, and chance. But somewhere within those threads, we continue to make choices.

The question is whether those choices are truly free.

3. Mental Conflict

Theory: Cognitive Dissonance – Leon Festinger

We don’t always believe what we want to believe.

This song explores the psychological tension created when our beliefs, values, and actions contradict one another. We try to resolve that discomfort, sometimes by changing our behavior, sometimes by changing our beliefs, and sometimes simply by convincing ourselves that the contradiction does not exist.

4. Echoes Code

Theory: Epigenetics

Our experiences can leave traces that reach beyond our own lifetime.

The song explores the relationship between genetics and environment and the idea that experiences, stress, and trauma can influence how certain genes are expressed and potentially affect future generations.

It asks what we inherit beyond DNA – and whether the experiences of the past can become echoes in the future.

5. Equilibrium’s Edge

Theory: Game Theory

This song explores the strategic games we constantly play with one another.

Competition, cooperation, trust, betrayal, and self-interest all influence the decisions we make. Sometimes working together benefits everyone, while in other situations protecting ourselves can become the priority.

The song asks where the balance lies between cooperation and conflict, and how much of our behavior is shaped by the actions of others.

6. Reflections of the Seen

Theory: The Observer Effect

Observation can change what we observe.

Inspired by the observer effect in quantum physics, the song uses the concept as a broader metaphor for human life. The way we watch, measure, judge and interpret the world can influence the reality we experience.

Sometimes simply being seen changes the way we behave.

7. Whispering Wings

Theory: Chaos Theory / The Butterfly Effect

The album begins with the idea that the smallest action can have consequences far beyond what we can predict. A tiny change can grow into something enormous, and a seemingly insignificant decision can alter an entire chain of events.

The song uses the butterfly effect as a metaphor for life, choices and the unpredictable consequences of our actions.

8. Masks of the Crowd

Theory: Social Identity Theory

Who are we when we are alone, and who do we become when we are part of a group?

The song explores identity, belonging, and the influence of groups on individual behavior. We wear different masks depending on where we belong, and sometimes the identity of the crowd becomes stronger than our own individual identity.

9. Shadows We Remember

Theory: The Collective Unconscious – Carl Jung

This song explores Carl Jung’s idea that humanity may share deeper psychological patterns, symbols, and archetypes that exist beneath individual consciousness.

It looks at the shadows, memories, and images that seem to follow humanity across generations, asking whether some parts of who we are existed within us before we were even aware of them.

10. Mirror of the Other

Theory: Reciprocal Altruism

Why do we help other people?

Is kindness completely selfless, or is cooperation built into the way humans survive and interact?

This final song explores reciprocity, trust, and altruism, asking whether helping another person is ultimately a reflection of ourselves.

The album ends with the idea that perhaps our relationship with others is another part of the larger system connecting everything together.

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STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

1. The album was born while finishing other albumsSymmetry in Chaos wasn’t originally planned as a new project. Eddie was working on mixing and mastering his other progressive rock projects, Stormy Atmosphere and Timequarium, when new ideas started arriving faster than he could ignore them.

What began as a few demos eventually grew into a complete album and the beginning of EDventurED.

2. Many of the songs began as ideas recorded while driving

Some of the album’s ideas started as small fragments of melodies, lyrics or musical thoughts that Eddie recorded on his phone while driving alone. Later, he would bring those ideas to his keyboards and develop them into full songs.

A simple voice recording could become the starting point for an entire progressive rock composition.

3. Eddie’s 8-year-old son sings on the album

One of the most personal moments on Symmetry in Chaos features Eddie’s son, Jack Krakov, who was only eight years old when he recorded his vocal part.

Having his son appear on the album adds a very personal dimension to the project and creates a connection between two generations within the same musical work.

4. A familiar voice from Eddie’s other project joins him for a duet

The album also features Teddy Shvets, the lead singer of Eddie’s other project, Stormy Atmosphere.

Teddy and Eddie perform a duet on one of the songs, bringing together two important parts of Eddie’s musical journey and creating a connection between EDventurED and his previous work.

5. Nine theories became nine songs

The entire album was built around nine scientific, psychological, and philosophical theories.

Each theory became the foundation for a separate song, creating a connected concept album rather than simply a collection of unrelated tracks. The goal was to take complex ideas and turn them into something emotional, melodic, and accessible through progressive rock.

At its heart, Symmetry in Chaos asks one question:

What if the chaos we see is actually part of a pattern we don’t yet understand?

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EDventurED is the progressive solo project of Edi (Eddie) Krakov, a Canadian‑based musician, composer, vocalist, and keyboardist known for his work with Stormy Atmosphere and Timequarium. After years of writing, performing and touring internationally with his bands, Krakov found himself overflowing with new musical ideas while finishing the mixing and mastering of their upcoming releases. With full‑band albums moving slowly toward completion, he began experimenting alone, recording rough sketches, shaping arrangements, exploring production ideas, and stepping forward as a lead vocalist for the first time.

What began as a handful of private demos soon revealed a deeper conceptual thread. The songs were connected by one overarching question: Is chaos truly random, or is there a hidden order behind it? That question became the foundation of EDventurED and its debut concept album, “Symmetry in Chaos,” due out in October 2026.

Blending progressive rock, progressive metal, atmospheric elements, and melodic storytelling, EDventurED explores the delicate balance between chaos and structure in sound, emotion, and human experience. Krakov’s writing is shaped by science, psychology and philosophy, transforming complex theories into accessible, emotional narratives. Each track on Symmetry in Chaos is built around a different concept, including chaos theory, game theory, cognitive dissonance, epigenetics, social identity, free will and reciprocal altruism. Together, they form a unified journey through the patterns that shape human behavior, memory, relationships and the unseen systems guiding our lives.

Although EDventurED is deeply personal, the project is also collaborative. The album features contributions from guest musicians, vocalists, and creative partners, including a duet with Teddy Shvets, the lead singer of Stormy Atmosphere, and a touching appearance by Krakov’s eight‑year‑old son, Jack Krakov, whose voice adds a generational echo to the album’s themes.

Musically, EDventurED aims for a sound that is simple enough to feel, yet complex enough to discover. Krakov’s approach favors emotional clarity over technical showmanship, creating songs that reward both casual listeners and those who dive deeper into the album’s conceptual layers. His influences include Riverside, OSI, Soen, Spock’s Beard, and Dream Theater, reflected in the project’s blend of atmosphere, melody, and progressive structure.

On stage, EDventurED promises a theatrical, immersive experience. Rather than a traditional performance, Krakov envisions a visual and conceptual world built around “Symmetry In Chaos,” where imagery, storytelling, and music merge into a single narrative environment.

EDventurED marks a new chapter in Eddie Krakov’s artistic evolution, a project born from spontaneous inspiration, shaped by curiosity, and driven by the desire to connect ideas, emotions, and listeners through progressive music. “Symmetry in Chaos” is not the end of the story, but the beginning of a larger creative journey.

0 EPK – Boneyard – Black Static (2026)

  • September 7, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Boneyard · EPKs

EPK – Boneyard – Black Static (2026)

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

For fans of Halestorm, Saxon, Doro, The Pretty Reckless, Iron Maiden

Album Title: Black Static
Release Date: October 23, 2026
Label: Self-Release
Genre: Heavy Rock
Location of Band: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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“Boneyard‘s debut record Oathbreaker is the kind of album that gets a little better each time that you listen” – Sleaze Roxx’s Top 10 Albums of 2020

“Solid, enjoyable debut, support the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal” – Bravewords

“Boneyard lean a bit more towards the hard rock side of the spectrum but the metal is all there as well” – Metal-Rules

“Rock music from Canada still guarantees quality”- PowerMetal

“What we have here is a female-fronted metal outfit that bathes in the crimson glory of traditional heavy rock and heavy metal”- Metal Roos

Album Title: Black Static
Release Date: October 23, 2026
Label: Self-Release
Genre: Heavy Rock
Location of Band: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Track Listing:
1. Met You in a Dream
2. Left Me to Drown
3. Ready for a Change
4. Not this Way (Joel’s Song)
5. Blood in the Bond
6. Before the Fall
7. Hanging Tree
8. Compass Points to War
9. Before the Fall (Piano Rendition)

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Boneyard
• All songs written by: Boneyard
EXCEPT* *Compass Points to War, *Hanging Tree (Written by Boneyard and Dennis Cooke)
• Produced by: Boneyard
• Mixed by: Stew Kirkwood
EXCEPT* *Before the Fall, *Hanging Tree, *Compass Points to War (Mixed by Glen Kelton and Boneyard)
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
• Mastered by: Nik Kozub
• Album Artwork by: Tom Bagley

Album and Live Band Lineup:
Pamtera – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Lezzy Osbourne – Bass
Jefftimus – Drums
Garhardt – Lead Guitar

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About  Album Artwork:
We are so grateful to have had Tom Bagley do the covers on both of our albums. He is a one-of-a-kind artist from Calgary, Alberta, who’s been doing album covers for decades. We give him a concept involving our mascot Misty Bone, and he always hits it out of the park. – Jefftimus (drums)

The album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
Musically, it’s an extension of the first album “Oathbreaker”, having a diverse collection of songs. At the same time, it features different elements through Lezzy and Garhardt’s unique contributions. – Jefftimus (drums)

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. Met You in a Dream: The song starts with quick shots of heavy guitar and an intro that explains a dream that seemed so real that, once awoken, the dreamer felt like they were in a trance or a dream hangover, where their brain struggled to separate the emotional weight of the dream from their waking reality. In this dream, the sleeper remembers all of the things she tried to become to capture the love of another. All throughout the relationship, the lover’s wandering eyes were never on the dreamer but on other random people. The Chorus brings you through a dream state where she is condemned to live out the romance and rejection over again. This fast song powers through the emotions and leaves the dreamer wondering when they will visit again. – Pamtera (lead vocals, guitar)

2. Left Me to Drown: This is Lezzy’s most significant contribution to the album – her “baby”. She wrote all the lyrics from personal experiences of toxic/abusive relationships, using a pirate ship metaphor that mimics the experience of loving someone with all your heart, only to get your gold stolen, your body tied in chains, and then thrown overboard, carelessly left to die. However, the most profound message is when her shackles break by hitting the bottom of the sea while on the brink of death, freeing her to float up and rise above it all, stronger than ever. “Meet the new me” are the ending words – the ultimate comeback.

Musically, the song is probably the heaviest of the whole album, portraying the anger and sorrow felt. Lezzy arranged the track with a bassline and finished the vocals, including all the backing vocals and harmonies. It is also the only song that Lezzy sings lead on, but she also gave alternating leads to Pamtera in the verses to keep her distinct voice on the track so that it remains within the realm of what Boneyard fans are used to hearing, but with a whole other twist.

Jefftimus then wrote very fitting drums that took the song to the next level, while Garhardt followed suit with captivating leads and one of my favourite solos I’ve ever heard! – Lezzy (bass)

3. Ready for a Change: The song starts with guitar swells giving it a moving and swaying feel. It’s a foggy morning, and someone is thinking about life. The lesson of the song is that if you are ready to change yourself, habits, or behaviours, once you think about it, it’s easy to talk about, as awareness leads to expression, and repetition leads to lasting change.  The middle bridge is a rigid guitar riff, perhaps showing the repetition of a thought pattern. Returning to its poppy beat, the song’s positive message gives you the exact formula to change. – Pamtera (lead vocals, guitar)

4. Not this Way (Joel’s Song): Joel, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had a hard time dealing with life and used drugs to help him navigate. Due to his paranoia, he was usually homeless and unable to let police and healthcare workers help him, as he was scared they were there to hurt him. Sadly, this is a true story, and Joel passed away from a drug overdose, his Mother finding him days later. The lyrics are in his Mother’s words as she explains how she wants to remember him, and how she never wanted this outcome for him, and never wanted to “find him this way”. The song opens with haunting, melancholic guitars, slowly building in weight and intensity as the anguish begins to take hold. As the music grows heavier, the choruses become a reflection on those living on the streets, forgotten and struggling to survive, and on the loved ones we’ve lost to the devastating grip of drug addiction and overdose. It’s a song about grief, desperation, and the people we wish we could have saved. – Pamtera (lead vocals, guitar)

5. Blood in the Bond: Lezzy wrote a fast and upbeat bassline and brought it to the band to start a new song. Even though she had thrash metal in mind, her punk roots inevitably came through, so it’s now our one-off punk tune. However, the bridge and solo section (that we changed a few times) ended up metal as fuck! It’s a really fun song with a heavy, gang-vocal chorus, and extremely interesting layered harmonies at the very end, where all 4 of us are singing different parts. The opening line often gets people clapping to the beat as Lezzy and Jefftimus kick it off before the guitars and vocals come in.

Jefftimus wrote a fascinating jungle beat that complements the bass; Garhardt wrote Egyptian-style lead guitar as he was figuring out the “fucked up” scale that Lezzy wrote the main riffs in (haha), while Pamtera wrote all of the lyrics and came up with the lead vocal melodies. It was Jefftimus’ idea to chant the repeating “Blood in the Bond” gang vocals.

Lyrically, Pamtera wrote the song about the sad reality of alcoholism and how addiction is passed down from generation to generation. The Seven Generations Principle is an ancient Indigenous philosophy requiring current decision-makers to ensure their actions build a sustainable world seven generations into the future. Pamtera’s idea is that the blood no longer remains within the bloodline, so in 7 generations there would be no Blood left in the Bond. – Lezzy (bass)

6. Before the Fall: “Before the Fall” was the first single released from Boneyard’s upcoming album, “Black Static”. Starting with a tight, catchy guitar riff, the song speaks of our leaders who think they are doing the best for their people, while inadvertently paving the way for catastrophic futures. Genocide of cultures, World Wars, AI creation. We use these lyrics to explain what we don’t want anymore. “Greed, Corruption, Inequality, Famine, War and Slavery”. This song is a song of hope. We, as human beings, need to recognize these atrocities and create a new way of thinking by joining and helping each other for the future. With the lyrics, “Let’s help each other, create a different end”.

The accompanying music video explores the dark underworld of human trafficking and missing and murdered indigenous persons, and offers a powerful blend of melody, aggression, and raw emotion. The song ends with a beautiful mix of gang and harmony vocals, which fans sing along during live performances. – Pamtera (lead vocals, guitar)

7. Hanging Tree: Hanging Tree is a hilarious Western-metal extravaganza that leans fully into camp and chaos. The fun lyrics tell a story of a wanted man who “accidentally” robs a train and shoots a man down. He is running from the law and the sheriff of the town, who is out looking for him so he can hang him from the local “Hanging Tree.” The song comes in with a country-themed harmony solo and then a riff that blends country and metal. His only regret is leaving his love, as he admits his guilt and goes down to the Hanging Tree.

The “Hanging Tree” video is a tongue-in-cheek Western Metal showdown like you’ve never seen before — packed with gunslingers, outlaws, a sultry goth cowgirl, and a hangman’s noose. It’s equal parts grit, groove, and gallows humor, showing Boneyard’s ability to blend heavy hooks with cinematic flair. The video was written and produced by Boneyard. – Pamtera (lead vocals, guitar)

8. Compass Points to War: “Compass Points to War” plunges you into a high-stakes sea battle with energetic riffs, a commanding female lead, gang vocals that echo each cannon blast, and a soaring melodic guitar solo. As the battle between ships comes into being, the guitars create mood and pacing that work together to amplify the song’s message of struggle and forward motion toward conflict. A blend of harmony guitars ensues as the ships clash, cannons are fired, and pirates board to take over the losing ship and its gold. In the end, they win the war and leave the ship downed with its crew.  

The accompanying music video is a high-intensity performance music video by Boneyard that visually reflects themes of conflict, momentum, and inevitability. Through dark, cinematic imagery, dramatic lighting, and tightly edited performance shots, the video captures the raw power of the band. Boneyard and Richard Pearce wrote and produced the video. – Pamtera (lead vocals, guitar)

9. Before the Fall (Piano Rendition): Garhardt arranged a cinematic piano rendition of Before the Fall that sounds like it’s straight out of a movie soundtrack. It combines a goosebump-inducing melody, synth swells, intentionally placed drum hits, and human-feel tempo changes to create an otherworldly, epic soundscape. – Lezzy (bass)

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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:
1. The first 3 singles were already written and mostly recorded before Lezzy joined the band, so she added background vocals and harmonies to what was already established before the recordings were finalized. She was then able to make bigger contributions to the remaining tracks that we wrote and refined together as the new lineup, including Garhardt on lead guitar, who was involved in every song and wrote phenomenal solos! – Lezzy (bass)

2. In 2015, while we were still learning cover songs to play live, I noticed how similar our set list was to the songs on the Ozzy’s Boneyard channel on Sirius/XM satellite radio. We decided to call ourselves Boneyard, mostly for reference for show promoters.

– Jefftimus (drums)

3. We all have a good sense of humor and have created a handful of highly entertaining videos, like our “stoner circle” Shockerfest promo in 2023, our unexpected cartwheel/campfire-won’t-light Decimate Metalfest promo in 2024, and the hilarious shoot-offs and drinking contest in our official music video for Hanging Tree, amongst others! – Lezzy (bass)

4. The band’s strength isn’t just in their riffs — it’s in their representation. With a Métis drummer and a female bassist from the LGBTQ+ community, Boneyard embodies inclusion, power, and authenticity while proudly flying the flag for hard rock and melodic metal. – Jefftimus (drums)

5. Boneyard independently released the album “Oathbreaker” in 2020. It eventually attracted the attention of Italy’s WormHoleDeath Records. The label and its affiliates re-released the album in 2022 to a broader market, including Japan. Grammy-nominated and Juno-winning mastering engineer Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, Annihilator, Dokken) mastered the album in Los Angeles. – Jefftimus (drums)

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L-R: Jefftimus (Drums), Lezzy Osbourne (Bass Guitar), Garhardt (Lead Guitars), Pamtera (Lead Vocals and Guitars)

Photo Credit – Corrine (Wytchy) Thain

Formed in 2015 by singer/guitarist Pamtera and drummer Jefftimus, the Canadian quartet began writing material for their debut release. After the pandemic delay, Boneyard independently released the album “Oathbreaker” in 2020. It eventually attracted the attention of Italy’s WormHoleDeath Records. The label and its affiliates re-released the album in 2022 to a broader market, including Japan.

With it came singles and videos for the songs such as “Fates Warning”, “Oathbreaker”, and “Evil Ways”. Grammy-nominated and Juno-winning mastering engineer Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, Annihilator, Dokken) mastered the album in Los Angeles.

Over the years, Boneyard has become a standout force in the Canadian rock and metal scene, performing across Western Canada at events like Decimate Metalfest, Pembina River Nights, and Metisfest, and sharing stages with 96 Bitter Beings, KingDoom, and Deadwolff.

The band looks to build on the momentum and success of the first album with their upcoming sophomore independent release “Black Static”, due out October 23, 2026.

The singles/videos “Pride Before The Fall”, “Compass Points To War” and “Hanging Tree”, all released in 2025, were met with tremendous response and have heightened the anticipation of the album’s release.

The band’s strength isn’t just in their riffs; it’s in their representation. With a Métis drummer and a female bassist from the LGBTQ+ community, Boneyard embodies inclusion, power, and authenticity while proudly flying the flag for hard rock and melodic metal.

Lineup:
Pamtera – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Lezzy Osbourne – Bass
Jefftimus – Drums
Garhardt – Lead Guitar

Discography:
2026 – Black Static – Album
2020 – Oathbreaker – Album

Tours and Festivals:
2026 – Metisfest – Smoky Lake, AB
2025 – Pembina River Nights – Entwistle, AB
2025 – International Women’s Day Weekend – Red Deer, AB
2024 – Decimate Metalfest – Millet, AB
2024 – Wacken Metal Battle – Edmonton, AB

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