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0 METRO SOCIETY Bring The Grim And Gritty 1800s London Alive With Progressive Lyric Video For “Underground” + New Concept Album Out Now! “The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898”

April 3, 2024
by Asher
· Metro Society · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 3, 2024

METRO SOCIETY Bring The Grim And Gritty 1800s London Alive With Progressive Lyric Video For “Underground”

New Concept Album Out Now! “The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898”

Metro Society is a progressive rock/metal project group from the mind of guitarist/songwriter Chris Mangold. Released this past March, their second album “The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898” marks the band’s return after a hiatus along with a renewed lineup, Metro Society promises to captivate audiences with their atmospheric and eerie musical journey into 1800s London. Their third single, complete with a video is “Underground”, which the band details:

“This song takes on perhaps the most unique sounds recorded for the album. The tone of the instruments and lyrics are very much reflective of the underground tunnel-like setting of the storyline. Lots of layered dark keyboard work from Mangold and the chime/crunch tones from bassist Ian Ringler’s 12-string bass work.”

The narrative follows an up-and-coming detective entangled in a murder mystery involving the suspicious death of his former mentor, the retired Metropolitan Police Commissioner. As the detective delves deeper, he uncovers a twisted tale of betrayal, secret societies, and murder, all seemingly linked back to the Ripper. Will the detective unravel the long-hidden secrets of London’s sordid past, or will he become a victim of his own unrelenting obsession?

For the time being, Metro Society is primarily focused on being a studio project band and they are already in the writing stages of the next album which is set to be a direct follow-up to “The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898”. They have the full storyline figured out for “London Chapter II” and roughly 70% of the music is already written. They hint that things will be going in a darker and heavier direction. Metro Society’s atmospheric concept music is recommended for fans of OSI, Pain of Salvation, and Dream Theater.

Watch and listen to the lyric video for “Underground” via its premiere on AllAboutTheRock HERE.

Their new album “The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898” was released on March 1, 2024, via the band’s own label Metro Society Records, and is available at https://metrosociety.bandcamp.com.

Videos:

Lyric Video – “City Streets” – https://youtu.be/IWWqrAoOMf4

Lyric Video – “Pieces of the Past” – https://youtu.be/-FXAfead2uI

Track Listing:
1. London 1898 – 2:59
2. City Streets – 7:34
3. Lost Souls – 6:29
4. Pieces of the Past – 9:25
5. Society – 6:37
6. Underground – 5:33
7. Inferno – 7:23
Album Length: 46:02

Album Band Line Up:
Chris Mangold – Guitars / Keys
Ian Ringler – Bass
Will Mangold – Drums
George Margaritopoulos – Vocalist

More info: Metrosociety.net

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“”Pieces of the Past: It’s the epic track on the record and ranges from up-tempo heavy hitting to progressively synced parts and superb lead vocals and vocal harmonies.” – Sonic Perspectives

“an ambitious album and Metro Society have some hits (the vocal lines on “Underground” for one)…The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898 is an enjoyable album,” – The Metal Crypt

““The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898” is a captivating album that is convincing both musically and conceptually. Metro Society proves to be a talented band that knows how to bring a story to life through their music. Fans of progressive rock and metal should definitely keep this album in mind and embark on a thrilling journey to Victorian London.” – BetreutesProggen.de

“a captivating second album that explores the darker side of London’s history.” – Maximum Volume Music

“After the intro ‘London 1898’, which incorporates the distinctive ringing of Big Ben, each number lasts between five and ten minutes, giving enough time to unfold and give listeners the opportunity to adjust to the atmosphere. But the band lets it rip on the metallic ‘Lost Souls’, and it’s not just on this track that the rhythm section’s class proves itself. The most melodically interesting piece is ‘Pieces Of The Past’, which switches between metallic, poppy and dark passages with considerable ease and also features a clean guitar solo. The pretty instrumental ‘Society’ could be a bit nostalgic for the prog fan, as it reminds a little of the early phase of DREAM THEATER, when the men around John Petrucci were able to do something like that quite effortlessly.” – PowerMetal.de

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0 The Distinguished Order of Disobedience (The D.O.O.D.) Unleash New Music Video “Subterfuge”

April 3, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · The Distinguished Order of Disobedience (The D.O.O.D.)

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Montreal, QC – April 3, 2024

The Distinguished Order of Disobedience (The D.O.O.D.) Unleash New Music Video “Subterfuge”

Unleashing their latest single “Subterfuge” this past February, Florida’s The Distinguished Order of Disobedience (The D.O.O.D.), is ready to unveil its new music video for the track. Calling back to the days of thrash metal this song has a defiant spirit. The band explains the track and video.

“This song is about how the government and media will lie to suit their purposes and draw attention from matters that are of actual importance. For the video we band wanted to find a way to embody the idea in a story so we came up with the idea that we as a band were starting to get too vocal about the corruption inherent in the system and in order to keep his reputation a Governor running for president decides to take a hit out on the D.O.O.D. in order to help silence the dissension growing against him. At that point we thought well we have a beginning and an end, we need something for the middle- so since subterfuge as a word is very much associated with spying, we made a spy template character to be the people doing the secretive things that would lead up to the hit. As is true to form with the way we usually do videos, we like to have them a bit lighthearted or campy while still getting the point across, so even though all of the spy guys are different, there is no way to really tell them apart with any accuracy and to further that- there is no way someone in a fedora, ski mask, black gloves, and a trench coat is going to go unnoticed in this day and age. It all culminates in the very final scene, and I feel that sums up one of the lines in the song pretty well- You haven’t heard the last of us.”

“Subterfuge” follows the success of their January 2024 single release, “Chaos for the Fly”, and will be featured on the band’s upcoming studio album in mid-2024. This single, along with the upcoming full-length is the next evolution of The D.O.O.D.’s music. They try to change a little with every album without compromising who they are, and this release moves them forward while paying homage to some of their favorite metal influences. They hope listeners will find “Subterfuge” exciting and thought-provoking, all the while keeping things fun.

Established in 2004, The D.O.O.D. has steadily risen to prominence, captivating audiences with their unique blend of hard-hitting music and theatrical stage presence. With five studio albums under their belt, direct support for numerous national acts, and a standout performance at one of America’s largest music festivals, The D.O.O.D. is rapidly solidifying their place on the national stage. They are recommended for fans of Lamb of God, Pantera, and Avatar.

Watch the music video for “Subterfuge” at https://youtu.be/xfrpo8uReRQ

“Subterfuge” was released on February 14, 2024, and is available from SelfMadeRecords L.L.C. and digitally distributed by Earache Records at the following links:

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/Q9yf

Apple Music – https://apple.co/3v1Qo0f

Amazon – https://amzn.to/4bZT5A5

Bandcamp – https://thedoodthedistinguishedorderofdisobedience.bandcamp.com

More Info: https://thedoodband.com/home

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“Great Live Show!!!!” – STEPHANIE JENSEN (Former A&R For Chuck D, Infernal TV)

“ Great show!! I like the added video aspects and the sound is very muscular.” – MATT LaPLANT Producer

“Some bands are monsters in the studio. Others are killers on the stage. Occasionally, a select few pop up that are masters of video. The truly rare ones, however, are fully capable of blowing your senses in any medium they want. Sarasota’s own The D.O.O.D. (short-hand for The Distinguished Order of Disobedience) is firmly entrenched on that shortlist of acts that can (and will) snatch you by the hair and subject you to the thunder… in every way imaginable.” – BamRising – The Sound of the Underground

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0 Reminder – April 4th – 6th – Calgary – The Electric Highway Festival 2024 w/ Anciients, Dead Quiet, Hombre, Buffalo Bud Buster, Empress, Gnarwhal and more!

April 1, 2024
by Asher
· The Electric Highway Festival

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Montreal, QC – April 1, 2024

Reminder – April 4th – 6th – Calgary – The Electric Highway Festival 2024

w/ Anciients, Dead Quiet, Hombre, Buffalo Bud Buster, Empress, Gnarwhal and more!

April 4- 6 – Dickens Pub

EHF 2024 Spotify Playlist – https://sptfy.com/TheElectricHighway2024

The Electric Highway Festival returns April 4th to 6th in Calgary, AB at Dickens (1000 9 Ave SW) for its 2024 edition with Canadian Juno Award-winning Vancouver band Anciients headlining the festival. They will be joined by various Western Canadian bands including Dead Quiet, Empress, Flashback, Buffalo Bud Buster, Hombre, and Set & Stoned along with festival newcomers Prisoner, Passing Pluto, Mors Sanctorum, Gnarwhal, Black Daggers, and more! This is the biggest festival lineup yet with 23 bands over 3 days.

The Final Full Line Up by Day:

Thursday, April 4:
Hombre (Calgary)
Solid Brown (Calgary)
Set & Stoned (Calgary)
Owls & Eagles (Calgary)
Black Daggers (Red Deer)
Prisoner (Calgary)
Mors Sanctorum (Calgary)
Doors 6pm Show 7pm

Friday, April 5:
Buffalo Bud Buster (Calgary)
Flashback (Calgary)
Pharm (Kelowna)
The Bodies of Everest (Calgary)
The Getmines (Vancouver)
Blacksmith and Brewer (BC Sunshine Coast)
Atomic Yeti (Saskatoon)
Passing Pluto (Calgary)
Doors 5pm Show 6pm

Saturday, April 6:
Anciients (Vancouver)
Dead Quiet (Vancouver)
Empress (Vancouver)
Gnarwhal (Yellowknife)
Tebby and the Heavy (Edmonton)
Musing (Calgary)
Stone Spear (Kelowna)
Conjure Hand (Victoria)
Doors 5pm Show 6pm

The festival artwork was created by Saskatchewan tattoo artist Roman Corkery. Besides being a fantastic tattoo artist, Roman is also a talented multi-media artist. The Festival thought it was time to have a full-on space theme. With Roman’s love of creating space-themed art, he was the perfect artist to tackle the idea, and the result is outstanding. Be sure to follow him on Instagram @RomanCorkery https://www.instagram.com/romancorkery/

All festival tickets and passes are now available at presale pricing including 2-day passes and single-day tickets. 2024 Festival t-shirts are now available for presale as well. Order now to save some money and be sure to get the size you want.

Festival passes, tickets, and merchandise are available at https://theelectrichighway.ca/festivalstore/

Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/327207160030277

The Electric Highway Festival hosts various genres that range from Desert Rock, Stoner Metal, Doom, Sludge, Trippy Psychedelic, Surf Rock, Acid Rock, Noise Rock, Fuzz Rock, Space Rock, Blues Rock, Heavy Psych, Heavy Blues, Southern Rock, Fuzzy Punk, Sludgy Hardcore bands and variations of any of the previously mentioned styles.

The 2023 edition of the festival featured Californian headliners Sasquatch, one of the event’s past favorites, laying down their brand of fuzzy, kick-ass Desert Rock & Heavy Psych with direct support from Vancouver’s La Chinga who returned for their 4th appearance on the Saturday night. Black Mastiff returned to headline the Friday night with Calgary’s Gone Cosmic and HypnoPilot headlined the Thursday show with support from Citizen Rage. These were just a few of the wicked bands that played at this past year’s The Electric Highway.

Live Video by SlimBzTV – Sasquatch at EHF 2023 – New Disguise – https://youtu.be/K8IXhd4ERY0

Live Video by SlimBzTv – La Chinga at EHF 2023 – Beyond The Sky – https://youtu.be/P741nkfJU7w

Live Video – by SlimBzTV – Owls & Eagles at EHF 2023 – New Expectations – https://youtu.be/G2jUjDHbp9k

The Electric Highway is excited to announce once again that New Level Brewing is not only the top sponsor but is also the preferred beverage provider for The Electric Highway and all the bands on the bill. New Level Brewing is a Calgary-based award-winning Craft brewery. New Level is known for bending the rules of the style guidelines to create bold beers that are just a bit different from what you may have had before. Specializing in unusual ingredients with eye-catching packaging, New Level’s craft beer and sodas are worth checking out. You can find New Level on all social media or their website at https://www.newlevelbrewing.ca/

The Electric Highway would also like to announce that Crooks Hollow Studio is their newest major sponsor. The festival is so excited to have them on board! One of Calgary’s newest state-of-the-art studios with top-of-the-line equipment will take a recording to the next level. Drummers will especially love this studio with acoustics tailored to create the perfect big drum sound. Crooks Hollow Studio will be providing top-level backline equipment to this year’s festival as well as technical support. Check them out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/crooks_hollow_studio_/ or @crooks_hollow_studio_

The Electric Highway would like to thank all their media and service sponsors and partners. The festival would not be possible without them.

Last, but certainly not least, be sure to check out the Festival’s Expo taking place all three days at Dickens. The Expo features some of Calgary’s most interesting and unusual creators and unique small businesses. There are still limited spaces available in the Expo. Contact the Festival for more information.

For more info:

Website: TheElectricHighway.ca

Facebook: Facebook.com/ElectricHighwayFestival

Instagram: Instagram.com/TheElectricHighway

Twitter: Twitter.com/TheElectricHwy

Hashtag #BuckleUp #EHF2024

Festival Press Materials Dropbox HERE.

Expo 2024
Analog Universe Games
2G Expressions
Colt’s Menswear
Crooks Hollow Studios
Crystal Vibrance by Lindsey
Joint Connections
Killers and Demons
Knox Your Sox Off Hot Sauces
Loud as Hell Festival

Business Partners/Sponsors:
Asher Media Relations
Athena Bookkeeping Services Inc.
Black Collar Manufacturing
Calgary Metal Scene Events
The Celestial Agency
Clarity Recording and Mixing
Crooks Hollow Studios
Dickens
High Voltage TV
Inspyre Design and Printing
Loud as Hell Festival
METALHEADS UNITED
New Level Brewing
Slim Bz TV

Travel and Tourism Partners:
Tourism Calgary
Travel Alberta

Media Partners:
Absolute Underground
Broken Neck Radio
CJSR
CJSW
Digital Distortion
Doomed and Stoned
Ghost Cult Magazine
The Obelisk
Outlaws of the Sun
Metal Devastation

Metal Rules
The Nocturntable
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Business partnerships and sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact theelectrichighwayfestival[@]gmail[.]com for more information.

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0 EPK – Shroud of Despondency – LanzerRath Split (2024) (Northern Spire Productions)

March 29, 2024
by Asher
· EPKs · Shroud of Despondency

EPK – Shroud of Despondency/LanzerRath Split (2024) (Northern Spire Productions)

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

“From Michigan’s desolate reaches, two decades apart, Shroud of Despondency and LanzerRath unite here in an unholy union of cosmic black metal.”

For fans of Emperor, Enslaved, Root, Thorns, Sigh

https://www.facebook.com/shroudofdespondency | https://ShroudofDespondency.bandcamp.com

“Shroud has always struck a fine balance between black metal’s esoteric and progressive bookends; in addition to the skin-searing atonality and machine gun riffing inherent to the genre, the band has made it a commonality to include tasteful strains of classical, Americana and folk, not to mention thrash, doom and death metal, in their sound. Basically, I was amazed they still hadn’t had someone’s dotted line thrust in front of their faces, especially in light of 1) the black metal genre’s historical open-armed acceptance of everyone from Emperor and Vattnet Viskar to Abruptum and Panopticon, and 2) the shitloads of crap out there that gets passed off as ‘essential listening.’”- Decibel

“From top to bottom, from the beginning of the first track until the last note of the fifth and final song of the album, Air of Abrasion is simply brilliant. It’s such a wild ride of an album, with literally the first 3/5ths of the album bringing such a visceral and stunning quality, to the last two tracks showcasing an emotive and musical talent that is flat out levelling on a whole new plane, or at least that elusive plane of musical identity and awareness that few artists actually achieve. I get the feeling that no matter if Shroud of Despondency sold 100 records or 100 million records, their writing and output would still be of the same quality and magnitude.” – Teeth of the Divine

“And that brings me to the second ingredient — the instrumental music on the album. It’s a match for the lyrics. This is one of the year’s bleakest, blackest, most bombastic albums — it’s emotionally wrenching, but it’s so well-executed that it’s transfixing. Rory Heikkila explained that for this final Shroud of Despondency album he purged various influences that had seeped into the project over the years since he started it:

“It needed to be unarguably a Black Metal album and it needed to do away with certain other elements that had crept in over the years. Death metal, progressive metal, and acoustic folk music were largely forsaken because black metal is still probably the most emotive form of music a person with my disposition can create.”

The music is dissonant and dire, with riffs that lash and spiral off in deranged tangents. It’s intense and dramatic. It builds tension like a ratchet torquing bolts to the breaking point. The keyboard orchestrations (at least I think synthesizers are what I’m hearing) build like thunderheads and then explode, with torrents of sound that come down like a deluge, backed by the accompanying howl of wind and the boom of thunder.” – No Clean Singing

[Download Split Cover | Download Lyrics]

Title: Shroud of Despondency/LanzerRath Split
Label: Northern Spire Productions

Release Date: May 10, 2024

Track Listing:
1. Shroud of Despondency – The Source of Multiversal Degradation – 10:43
2. Shroud of Despondency – Celestial Vencom – 9:52
3. LanzerRath – Nebular Collapse, The Dissolution of Order and Meaning

Shroud of Despondency tracks credits are as follows:
Rory Heikkila-all instruments and clean vocals
Ron Blemberg-all harsh vocals
Danny Washburn-additional vocals

The Shroud of Despondency portion of the split was written and recorded by Rory Heikkila in 2023.

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About The Split Artwork

We wanted something cosmic-themed.

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

Shroud of Despondency part of the split focuses on an outward expansion into the cosmos of negative energy that wreaks havoc on all creation wherever it ends up.

Track by track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY) for Shroud of Despondency

1. The Source of Multiversal Degradation is a song about the origin of a collection of negative energy(doubt, hate, repression, etc) that forms into a physical entity and then expands out into the universe/multiverse to terrorize whoever it comes into contact with.

2. Celestial Venom concerns the expansion and of this force.

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Fun Fact from Shroud of Despondency:

Shroud of Despondency prides itself on being unpredictable and remains concerned only with the artistic process. While previous albums have focused primarily on dying, death, entropy, and the despair that comes with life, in its current state it is taking a more science fiction approach to these topics. This split and an upcoming full length continue what was started on 2016’s full length, “Of Origin, Conflict, and Recurrence”, in that it sees these negative energies as taking physical form in host bodies and wreaking havoc.

L-R – Rory Heikkila (all instruments), Ron Blemberg (vocals)

Shroud of Despondency was formed in the mid-late 90s in Upper Michigan by Rory Heikkila and has remained a highly active and unpredictable project ever since. While lineups and collaborations occur ever so often, the project’s two main contributors remain Rory Heikkila(instruments) and Ron Blemberg (vocals). This album has Shroud of Despondency collaborating on a split with Michigan’s black metal band LanzerRath. From Michigan’s desolate reaches, two decades apart, Shroud of Despondency and LanzerRath unite here in an unholy union of cosmic black metal.

Discography:
2024 – Shroud of Despondency/LanzerRath split
2022 – Air of Abrasion full length
2021 – Goodnight, My Kitten full length
2020 -Brumation full length
2020 – Runway Fatigue and Descriptions of Teeth full length
2020 – The Silent Note of the Coldest Night full length
2019 – Befouled by the Sacred double album
2018 – Cull full length
2016 – Of Origin, Conflict, and Recurrence full length
2016 – Moon from the Mountain full length
2015 – The Beast’s Desire to Sacrifice full length
2015 – Family Tomb full length
2014 – Tied to a Dying Animal double album
2012 – Pine full length
2011 – Objective:Isolation full length
2011 – Dark Meditations in Monastic Seclusion full length
2022 – For Eternity Brings No Hope full length

0 Much Love! Thank You MDs and DJs \m/\m/ #canadianmetal #2 Strigampire, #4 Striker , #7 Cell Press earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, March 26, 2024

March 29, 2024
by Asher
· Blood Opera · Cell Press · Kelevra · Strigampire · Striker

Much Love! Thank You MDs and DJs \m/\m/ #canadianmetal
#2 Strigampire, #4 Striker , #7 Cell Press
earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#48 Cell Press – The National Top 50
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=101&dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#1 Cell Press, #9 Striker – CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Loud
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#5 Strigampire – CJSR FM 88.5 – Edmonton – Loud
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#5 Strigampire – CJSW Radio – Calgary – Loud
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#3 Striker – UMFM 101.5 – Winnipeg – Loud
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#18 – Cell Press – Local 107.3fm – Saint John – Top 30
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cfmh.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#26 Blood Opera Inc. – 93.3 CFMU – Hamilton – Top 30
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cfmu.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#9 Kelevra – CHLY 101.7 FM – Nanaimo – Top 30
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/chly.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#25 Striker – CIVL Radio 101.7 FM – Abbotsford – Top 30
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#8 Cell Press – CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Top 30
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-03-26

0 Canada’s DEATH CLUB Release Debut Album “Betrayal” and Music Video “Bring Me Home”

March 28, 2024
by Asher
· Death Club · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 28, 2024

Canada’s DEATH CLUB Release Debut Album “Betrayal” and Music Video “Bring Me Home”

Death Club lineup (L-R): Chelsea Todd (Drums) | Dana Bowman (Vocals/Guitar) | Adam Baldwin (Bass) – Photo by: Rae Chatten

Canadian modern metal 3-piece DEATH CLUB have released their debut album “Betrayal” along with a music video for the song “Bring Me Home”.

“This album was intended to empower anyone who has been let down by others, felt abandoned, or has experienced the desire for vengeance. Betrayal – being the concept and name of the album, expresses treachery through each song in its own unique way. Some are less obvious than others, as betrayal isn’t always so obvious. Sonically, we focused on super heavy riffs, effervescent grooves, pure density, and sharp hooks. If you are into modern metal, this is definitely an album you don’t want to miss out on.” – Dana Death (Vocalist/Guitarist)

Death Club’s sound has been described as catchy, heavy, and groovy, drawing influences from modern heavy metal, deathcore, groove, and traditional rock music. What sets Death Club apart from all the bands in the local scene is their “Death doesn’t discriminate” policy, allowing fans of all metal genres to be included, and participate in Death Club. Using drop F as a standard guitar tuning, and traditional song arrangements, it’s not hard for the band to attain the super heavy sound they are known for, but still be accessible to every single person in the crowd.

Music Video – Bring Me Home – https://youtu.be/ReroiXNCfd4

Debut Album “Betrayal” Out March 28, 2024, via Boonsdale Records.

Album order – https://boonsdale.bigcartel.com/

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/QkFZ

Show Dates:
April 5 – The Spot – Newmarket, ON
April 19 – The Atria – Oshawa, ON
April 25 – Rum Runners – London, ON
May 1 – The Baby G – Toronto, ON
May 18 – Dundas & Sons – London, ON
May 31 – The Spot – Newmarket, ON
June 1 – The Doors Pub – Hamilton, ON

Track Listing:
1) Bring Me Home (3:52)
2) Dear Love (3:21)
3) In My Defense (3:55)
4) Feel Me Broken (4:58)
5) Murder You (3:27)
6) Betrayal (2:50)
7) You Should See Me In A Crown (3:05)
Album Length: (25:28)

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/deathclubband
https://instagram.com/deathclubband
https://www.youtube.com/@deathclubband
https://deathclubband.bandcamp.com/

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0 TOLEDO DEATH FEST Announces 2024 Lineup w/ OCEANO, THE CONVALESCENCE, VISCERAL DISGORGE, ROSE FUNERAL, CASKET ROBBERY and more!

March 28, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Toledo DeathFest · Uncategorized

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 28, 2023

TOLEDO DEATH FEST Announces 2024 Lineup

w/ OCEANO, THE CONVALESCENCE, VISCERAL DISGORGE, ROSE FUNERAL, CASKET ROBBERY and more!

A destructive vortex of extreme metal returns to Toledo, OH this coming June 8th, with TOLEDO DEATH FEST announcing its 2024 lineup featuring OCEANO, THE CONVALESCENCE, VISCERAL DISGORGE, ROSE FUNERAL, CASKET ROBBERY, and more!

Hosted at Mainstreet Bar & Grill (141 Main St.), the all-ages event will be hosted with two stages of non-stop brutality from some of the midwest’s most gut-punching visceral spitting metal to plow into Toledo.

Highlights of the confirmed bands include headliners Oceano with their blast beats, sonic double bass, slow heavy breakdowns, low death metal growls, and shrieking metalcore vocals ready to annihilate the pit with their discography since 2009. The Convalescence is one of the USA’s unstoppable tour de forces, pillaging all across the globe to support their latest album “Harvesters Of Flesh And Bone”. Baltimore’s brutal death metal tyrants Visceral Disgorge bring their slamming riffs, guttural growls, and an onslaught of blast beats to savage the pit. Hailing from Cincinnati, OH, Rose Funeral brings its haunting deathcore melodies, insane blasts, and groove to tremble festival goers. Emerging from the darkest and most desolate areas of the Midwest, Casket Robbery creates its signature style of death metal by infusing horror and occult themes. Their trademark huge riffs and unstoppable grooves create the unrelenting, brutally catchy, and eerie sound that only Casket Robbery is known for.

Since its inception in 2009 by Keith Wampler, the frontman of The Convalescence and owner of The Legend Agency, the festival has showcased the talents of some of the American Midwest’s best up-and-coming metal bands. Past editions have seen past support from well-known artists such as Jungle Rot, Malevolent Creation, Filth, Signs of The Swarm and The Breathing Process among many more. The festival has been an extreme metal pilgrimage for fans living in the surrounding states of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and West Virginia.

Tickets are available at https://theconvalescence.bigcartel.com/product/toledodeathfest (General Admission, VIP Packages)

Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/680497694013243

TOLEDO DEATH FEST 2024 LINEUP
Oceano (Chicago, IL)
The Convalescence (Toledo, OH)
Visceral Disgorge (Baltimore, MD)
Rose Funeral (Cincinnati, OH)
Casket Robbery (Madison, WI)
Mutilatred (Toledo, OH)
Sea Of Treachery (Hebron, KY)
Embryonic Autopsy (Chicago, IL)
Gorepig (Jonesboro, AR)
Ignominious (Norwalk, OH)
Mutilation Barbecue (Cleveland, OH)
Goonlord (De Land, FL)
Stand Abandoned (Barnstead, NH)
Killcrown (Hastings, MI)
72 Legions (Akron, OH)
The Behest Of Serpents (Canton, OH)
Cerebral Cortex (Toledo, OH)

To follow updates for Toledo Death Fest 2024, please visit the following links:

Facebook.com/ToledoDeathfest | Facebook.com/thelegendagency | Instagram.com/thelegendagency/

Festival Press Materials Dropbox HERE.

Sponsors:
Virtual PCs
Fultztron Entertainment
Michigan Metalfest
Lost In The Dark Podcast
Piercings By Arrow
Metal Devastation PR
Saga Booking and Event Management
DM3 Productions

Vendors On Site:
Peril Hot Sauce
Crypt Culture
Doom & Groom

About: Toledo Deathfest was originally created in 2009 as a way to bring bands in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan together once a year and showcase their music to the local scene. It has continued as an annual festival featuring Local, Regional, and Underground Touring artists. In 2021 Festival Promoter Keith Wampler (The Legend Agency/The Convalescence) decided to expand the festival to multiple stages and to feature larger artists as well as a variety of underground acts with plans to grow the festival even more each year with Jungle Rot headlining 2021, Malevolent Creation headlining 2022, Signs of the Swarm headlining 2023 and now Oceano headlining 2024.

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0 NEVER ELECTED Release Rock N Roll Lyric Video For “One Of These Days” Off Re-Release Of “Turbulent” Out April 2024

March 28, 2024
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· Music News · Never Elected

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Montreal, QC – March 28, 2024

NEVER ELECTED Release Rock N Roll Lyric Video For “One Of These Days” Off Re-Release Of “Turbulent” Out April 2024

L-R – Dr. T – Bass, Wesley Meyer- Drums, Sujit Kumar- Vocals, Altan Aydin – Guitar

Photo Credit – Rahul Mukerji

One of Washington DCs most entertaining and electrifying acts, Never Elected (nominated as a finalist in this year’s 2024 WAMMIES (Washington, D.C.’s version of the Grammy’s for Best Hard Rock / Metal Single (All MY Life), Best Hard Rock / Metal Band, and Best Hard Rock / Metal Album) has been writing and releasing thought-provoking material based on socio-political themes over the last few years. Their upcoming re-release of “Turbulent”, April 19th, is a look back at turbulent times in vocalist Sujit Kumar’s life. This album has deeply emotionally charged lyrics, grungy riffs, and hard-hitting drums that provide a punchy, catchy, hard rock fun time. Their latest lyric video for “One Of These Days” gives a taste of what’s to come. The band comments:

“The album is a deep reflection of the turbulent times of our vocalist’s life. From the reactions that we have seen out of playing these songs live, they’ve ranged from completely rocking out to people being in tears after. Sometimes a song completely changes direction from the original idea that it was built upon, we listen to the jam, and if it seems like it’s connecting, Sujit usually ends up putting lyrics on it, and we collectively put the finishing touches on it.”

Never Elected was formed by Sujit Kumar and Altan Aydin with a common love for all things grunge and rock ‘n roll. Dr. T brings the low end with melodic bass riffs and rounds off the sound with Wesley Meyer being a driving force seated behind the drums. The band has played numerous shows over the years, engaging audiences wherever they go with plans to tour this year promoting the album re-release.

“One Of These Days” is an honest outburst of passion and emotion. This rock-solid banger is recommended for fans of Alice In Chains, Guns N Roses, and Soundgarden.

Watch and listen to “One Of These Days” via its lyric video premiere on Ghost Cult Magazine HERE.

“Turbulent” is due out on April 19th, 2024, and is available for pre-order at https://neverelected.bandcamp.com, Spotify

Music Video – All My Life – https://youtu.be/YV9G-hdQy0s

Track Listing:
1 – All Rise – 4:56
2 – Hate Breeds Hate – 4:20
3 – It’s Over – 4:06
4 – So Damn Easy – 5:04
5 – Time – 3:55
6 – Stab Me – 3:41
7 – Voice Inside – 5:09
8 – Tolerance Broken – 4:26
9 – All My Life – 2:15
10 – Death Complaint – 5:56
11 – One Of These Days – 4:00
Album Length: 47:52

Never Elected is:
Sujit Kumar – Vocals
Altan Aydin- Guitars
Dr T – Bass
Wesley Meyer – Drums

More info: NeverElected.com

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“Washington D.C.’s Never Elected are bringing back some of the best elements of the ’90s, including the long hair. Fusing the socio-political consciousness of Rage Against the Machine, Living Colour’s furious bass-riffs, and the Foo Fighters’ driving guitars, the band is an in-your-face grunge-revival explosion.” – New Noise Magazine

“It’s really about time that you “Wake Up” and start paying attention to the world around you, including the hard rockers known as Never Elected. The band has just released a visually-stimulating music video to accompany their recent single, a revved-up, riff-driven sonic assault that has been the band’s most successful track since its November 2019 release. “Wake Up” is a preview of what’s to come on the group’s next record which they have been hard at work on this year and are on the verge of completing. If it wasn’t already evident by its title and socio-politically themed lyrics, the hard-hitting music video for “Wake Up” illustrates the fact that the band is out to convey a serious message.” – V13

“After releasing the thought-provoking and socio-politically themed video for their song “Wake Up” last year, Washington, DC’s Never Elected is back with a new video for their song “Where You Belong”. The video touches on yet another serious topic. This time dealing with the struggles of mental health, a topic that is taboo to discuss openly in many cultures.” – All About The Rock

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0 Exitus Statagem Records – VORAATH Announces Tour Dates w/ GORGATRON, CASKET ROBBERY + MICHIGAN METAL FEST + Debut Album “Vol 1. The Hymn of the Hunters” Out June 2024

March 28, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Voraath

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Montreal, QC – March 27, 2024

VORAATH Announces Tour Dates w/ GORGATRON, CASKET ROBBERY + MICHIGAN METAL FEST

+ Brutal Sci-Fi/Horror In Debut Album “Vol 1. The Hymn of the Hunters” Out June 2024

Voraath – L-R – Tylor Kohl – Guitar, Paul McBride – Bass, Joshua Ward – Drums, Keys, Vocals, Studio Guitars, Chelsea Marrow – Vocals, Daniel Presnell – Guitar

Set to unleash their debut full-length “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” this coming June 2024 on Exitus Stratagem Records, extreme sci-fi/horror metallers VORAATH announce they will be supporting Gorgatron and Casket Robbery on the “Mechanical Necrosis Tour” this coming June and July (dates listed below) along with a performance at this year’s Michigan Metal Fest on August 24th in Battle Creek alongside Mushroomhead, (hed) PE, Gideon and lots more.

Voraath Album and Tour Promo Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Etg7fxpXrI8

Tour Dates w/ Gorgatron, Casket Robbery, Voraath
June 19 – Fargo, ND – The Aquarium
June 21 – Missoula, MT – The Dark Horse
June 22 – Richland, WA – Ray’s Golden Lion
June 23 – Seattle, WA – The Funhouse
June 24 – Portland, OR – Twilight Cafe and Bar
June 26 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
June 27 – Hollywood, CA – Knucklhead
June 28 – San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick
June 29 – San Louis Obispo, CA – Humdinger Brewing
June 30 – Tempe, AZ – Metal Head’s Clubhouse
July 1 – El Paso, TX – Rock House
July 2 – Thornton, CO – Trailside Saloon
July 3 – Albuquerque, NM – Rensden
July 5 – Austin, TX – Come and Take it Live
July 6 – Corpus Christi, TX – Boozerz Rock Bar
July 7 – Houston, TX – The Compound
July 8 – New Orleans, LA – The Goat
July 9 – Nashville, TN – The End
July 10 – Springfield, MO – The Odyssey
July 11 – Lincoln, NB – Cosmic Eye
July 12 – Kansas City, MO – Farewell
July 13 – Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs

** SLAMDAKOTA W/ MAUL & DETERIORATION

August 24 – Battle Creek, MI – Michigan Metal Fest – Leila Arboretum – info

Emerging from the cauldron of the Carolinas, USA — Voraath is an otherworldly, extreme metal act that weaves together the twisted worlds of science fiction, horror, and death metal. Their complex riffs, entrancing solos, and captivating vocals tell dark, dread-filled stories, drawing their audiences into their terrifying vision.

This year they will introduce their world and the lore within through their debut album “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” on June 17th, 2024, on Exitus Stratagem Records. The band shares their excitement as they release the album art, track list, and a promo video available now on YouTube:

“This album is a dark whirlwind of emotions and an auditory odyssey. We pulled from real events in our lives, interspersing them throughout our complex musical universe. We want to immerse the listener in another world. Our brutal themes may shock you, but our goal is to compel you to join in our quest — a quest with an explosive metal score!”

Voraath began as an idea to merge extreme metal with storytelling, to create a world full of strong characters and raw emotion. The band has created a complex mythos for audiences to explore while they listen. They have created a metal multiverse where they are the characters in this lore of their own making, god-hunters on a dystopian planet.

Within “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” lies a complex story that begins simply but deepens and sucks in listeners, daring them to continue.

Clad in tactical dystopian armor and alien insect helmets with red glowing eyes, Voraath lives and plays in this nether world. Sci-fi, horror, and metal fans will sink their teeth into Voraath, especially those who enjoy Fleshgod Apocalypse, Cattle Decapitation, and Dimmu Borgir.

Digital Album pre-save – https://hypeddit.com/voraath/volume1hymnofthehunters

Promo Video – https://youtu.be/HaadbOuFclg

Music Video – Judas Blood and Vultures – https://youtu.be/ZG3NlGh5-vg

Track Listing:
1 – Into Perdition – 1:29
2 – The Road to Samm Hill – 4:45
3 – Waypoint Orion – 4:45
4 – Terminus Rift – 4:56
5 – Dreadborn – 5:12
6 – The Barrens – 6:16
7 – Judas Blood and Vultures – 5:45
8 – The Leviathans Keep – 4:35
9 – Dirge Colony – 5:39
10 – The God-Killer Saga – 5:56
11 – Sirenhead – 4:54
12 – Pyrrhic – 3:53
Album Length: 58:11

Album Band Line Up:
Chelsea Marrow – Vocals
Tylor Kohl – Guitar
Daniel Presnell – Guitar
Paul McBride – Bass
Joshua Ward – Drums, Keys, Vocals, Studio Guitars
Additional artist:
Taylor Presnell – Studio Vocals

More info: Exsrmusic.com | Voraath.com

Booking: Continental – Kayla Pugh – kayla[@]continentaltouring[.]us

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“Crushing Sci-Fi Death Metal” – Metal Injection

“they are a band who’ve combined their musical and visual sides into a silver screen-worthy, sci-fi based, death metal odyssey centered around alien contact, the devastation and degradation of the environment and humanity, rule by corporate overlords and henchmen, Primitivism vs. Futurism and, of course, lots of blood, guts and killing.”- Decibel Mag

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0 Rockshots Records – Time To Dive Into “Raging Waters” w/ Australia’s GREYSTONE CANYON’s New Music Video Off Album “Iron & Oak” Out Now!

March 27, 2024
by Asher
· Greystone Canyon (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 27, 2024

Time To Dive Into “Raging Waters” w/ Australia’s GREYSTONE CANYON’s New Music Video Off Album “Iron & Oak” Out Now!

Australian rock sensation Greystone Canyon released their second album “Iron & Oak” this pat March 8th on Rockshots Records. The highly anticipated full-length is the follow-up to their successful 2018 debut “While the Wheels Still Turn”. Known for their unique blend of tone, feel, and honest rock, “Iron & Oak” promises an even more captivating musical journey.

For those who haven’t had a chance to check out the sophomore offering, the band is sharing their latest music video for the track “Raging Waters”, a song that shows a different side of the band. They explain further:

“It’s kind of a Lynyrd Skynyrd meets Aerosmith track… starting with some slide and 12-string guitar and has a real classic rock feel. The song is about sitting up late at night and having conversations with those who have passed on. A kind of spiritual seance that connects us with those beyond this mortal coil. We have some guests on this track and sing some backing vocals, piano, violin, and viola.”

Watch and listen to the video for “Raging Waters” at https://youtu.be/HIIaM17s9SE

Since their formation in 2015-2016, Greystone Canyon has been committed to delivering a sound that is true to their passion for music. Their sophomore album, a stylistic extension of their debut, aims to capture the essence of who they are as individuals and musicians. The band hopes that fans will embrace the new offering and connect with the music on a deeper level.

Stylistically diverse, “Iron & Oak” features a range of songs, from immediate and catchy tunes to dramatic and epic compositions. The band has incorporated additional instruments, such as 12-string guitar, Hammond organ, strings, and piano, to enhance the listening experience. With a deliberate effort to provide a longer and more immersive album, Greystone Canyon moves away from instrumentals and interludes, presenting back-to-back songs.

The lyrics draw inspiration from various sources, including personal experiences, historical facts, and a shared love for the Wild West. Songs explore themes of reflection on youth, facing adversity, and choosing one’s life path. Greystone Canyon draws from life’s intricacies, weaving them into a tapestry of music that resonates with listeners.

Reflecting on the evolution of the band’s sound, Greystone Canyon consciously expanded their musical palette, the album aims to encapsulate everything the band loves about music while staying true to their passion.

With “Iron & Oak”, Greystone Canyon invites listeners to join them on a musical exploration that spans the spectrum of their influences. The band hopes that the album will connect with audiences on a profound level, offering a timeless experience that stands the test of time.

Greystone Canyon entrusted the mixing duties to Grammy-nominated producer Glen Robinson (Queensryche / Voivod), ensuring a masterful blend that accentuates the album’s power while remaining authentic and dynamic.

Recommended for fans of Ozzy Osbourne, Led Zeppelin and Megadeth, “Iron & Oak” is available on all major streaming platforms at https://lnk.to/ironandoak and CD at https://shop.rockshots.eu/en/home/6850-greystone-canyon-iron-oak.html.

Music Video – We All Become Yesterday – https://youtu.be/Ba1uT2gHcxE

Track Listing:
1. Vultures – 5:12
2. Price on Your Head – 5:32
3. We all Become Yesterday
4. Breathe Again – 5:55
5. Sky is Falling – 4:01
6. Raging Waters – 6:15
7. Reborn – 6:34
8. Over and Over – 5:59
9. No Saint – 6:03

GREYSTONE CANYON is
Darren Cherry – Vocals / Guitars
Richard Vella – Guitars
Dave Poulter – Bass
Sham Hughes – Drums

More info: Rockshots.eu | Facebook.com/greystonecanyon | Instagram.com/greystonecanyon_official

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