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0 Rockshots Records – NEKOMATA New Video “Zero” Off Upcoming Album “EUPHORIA” Out January 2025

November 1, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · NEKOMATA (Rockshots Records)

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Montreal, QC – November 1, 2024

NEKOMATA New Video “Zero” Off Upcoming Album “EUPHORIA” Out January 2025

Following the successful release of their first single, “In My Flesh”, Nekomata continues to build anticipation for their second album “EUPHORIA” with their new single, “Zero”. Known for their signature “Power Core” style – a high-energy blend of Power Metal, Metalcore, and Death Metal – the band returns with an even more aggressive and refined sound.

After making a powerful impact with their debut album “…And Then, The Abusement Park Left Town” (2022) and its standout singles “Call to Arms” and “Algorithmically Imperfect,” Nekomata is pushing their sonic boundaries even further. “Zero” showcases their evolution: combining razor-sharp riffs, intricate melodies, and vocals that range from soaring harmonies to guttural growls. Enhanced by dramatic cinematic elements, the track delivers a complex yet accessible experience.

The band, featuring Filippo Zavattari (bass and backing vocals), Andrea Cappellari (guitar and programming), Andrea Olivieri (vocals), and Alberto Mezzanotte (drums), has established itself as a standout act in the Italian metal scene. Their sound appeals to fans of bands like Architects, Veil of Maya, and Periphery bringing power, precision, and a unique identity to every track.

“Zero” promises to be a relentless and memorable listening experience, packed with fierce breakdowns, powerful hooks, and a lyrical exploration that digs deeper into the concept of “EUPHORIA”. The accompanying music video captures the intensity of the song and adds a visual narrative to its thematic depth.

“Zero explores the inner conflict of someone trapped in an unending cycle of self-doubt and the pursuit of unattainable perfection. Every achievement feels overshadowed by ever-larger challenges, fueling a persistent sense of inadequacy. Despite the progress made, the protagonist struggles to recognize his own victories, feeling trapped in a mindset that makes him his own worst enemy. This relentless fight against the impossible leads to continuous effort with no apparent end, leaving a profound sense of emptiness, as if everything inevitably circles back to zero. Instrumentally speaking, Zero is the djentiest of the songs, with a modern groovy approach.” adds the band.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Zero” at https://youtu.be/-y6vG-eq71Y

Digital – https://lnk.to/QHFQmb

With this release, Nekomata continues its reputation as a leading force in modern metal. Keep an eye out for more news about “EUPHORIA” and the band’s upcoming activities, including their anticipated Japanese tour dates this November (November 4th / 5th, 2024), where they will premiere new tracks from the album to their growing international audience.

Nekomata second album “EUPHORIA” will be available on all platforms on January 24, 2025, from Rockshots Records.

CD pre-order – https://shop.rockshots.eu/en/home/6962-nekomata-euphoria.html

Previous Single:

Music Video – “In My Flesh” – https://youtu.be/KQcwB8WeHoM

Track Listing:
1. Py
2. Shattered
3. Automata
4. In My Flesh
5. Feedback
6. Zero
7. De Priapi Dilemma
8. Road To Ruin
9. Super Omnia
10. Ataraxia – Still Abused

Nekomata is:
Andrea Olivieri: Vocals
Andrea Cappellari: Guitars and programming
Filippo Zavattari: Bass guitar and backing vocals
Alberto Mezzanotte: Drums

For more info:

https://www.rockshots.eu
https://www.theprojectneko.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theprojectneko/
https://www.instagram.com/theprojectneko/

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0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/ !earshot – September 2024 – Top 200 #148 Atomis, #183 Art of Attrition

October 31, 2024
by Asher
· Art of Attrition · ATOMIS

Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/
!earshot – September 2024 – Top 200
#148 Atomis, #183 Art of Attrition
https://earshot-online.com/charts/2024/September/top200.cfm#1

0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/ September 2024 – Top 20 Loud #7 Culled, #16

October 31, 2024
by Asher
· ATOMIS · Culled

Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/
September 2024 – Top 20 Loud
#7 Culled, #16 Atomis
https://earshot-online.com/charts/2024/September/top200.cfm#1

0 Yellowknife’s GNARWHAL’s New Video “War / Nothing More” Speaks of Survival From Their Hometown Wildfires; New EP “Altered States” Out Now!

October 31, 2024
by Asher
· Gnarwhal · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 31, 2024

Yellowknife’s GNARWHAL’s New Video “War / Nothing More” Speaks of Survival From Their Hometown Wildfires

New EP “Altered States” Out Now!

From the far reaches of the Canadian North in the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife’s award-winning (Best New Single at the 2022 Music NWT Awards) Gnarwhal unleashed their doomy stoner sludge rock sound to the masses with their latest EP “Altered States” this past May.

Today, the quartet presents its new music video for the track “The War/Nothing More”. The video depicts the real-life chaos of wildfires and evacuations that the band experienced first-hand last year in Yellowknife creating this unsettling strangeness in real time.

“It was a messy, scary, disturbing, wild, incomprehensible, maddening, dangerous, and disorienting experience for an entire territory. We wanted to represent a fever dream version of our new reality as an act of personal catharsis that speaks to our reality that wildfires act as nature’s regenerative agent and bring forth rebirth. Sometimes, only through brutality and pain does life start new,” says the band.

For the music video, Gnarwhal teamed with their friends from Yellowknife’s amazing Artless Collective studio.

“They were totally into undertaking this creative journey with us. The Creative Vision is a fever-dream assault on the senses, The War Nothing More tells the surreal experience of the band in the sudden throes of fighting for their northern home, burning to the ground by wildfire. Close to Yellowknife reality in 2023 but based in a strange alternate “Yellowknife”, this world is full of smoke, black charred forests, and strange illusions. Apocalyptic, surreal, and vibrating with strange energy. After spitting out of the belly of a narwhal, the men are in possession of the last 4 ‘seeds’ available to mankind (not revealed til the end) and they must travel towards their demise across the desiccated landscape, surviving a dangerous and surreal journey to ‘plant’ the last ‘seeds’ in a specific location. There they will pay the ultimate sacrifice to initiate the regrowth of their charred world in a hot and searing fever dream. Paying loose homage to the surreal style of Alejandro Jodorwosky films like Holy Mountain and El Topo, and utilizing new AI technology to raise the visual bar, mixing live action on a 360 8K camera that allows for maximum shooting ease, this is a visual journey that is to be felt/understood more on an emotional/subconscious level.” adds the band.

Watch the music video for “The War / Nothing More” via its premiere on MetalInsider HERE.

The band’s sophomore record, “Altered States” represents a significant evolution in Gnarwhal‘s musical journey, offering a darker and heavier atmosphere compared to their debut release. From the haunting melodies of “Tides” to the introspective depth of “From Her Hands”, each track on the EP contributes to a cohesive and immersive listening experience.

The creation of the EP was not without its challenges, as the band navigated the uncertainties of the pandemic and unforeseen obstacles during the recording process. Despite these hurdles, Gnarwhal remained steadfast in its commitment to delivering a powerful and authentic musical statement. “Altered States” was produced and mixed by Dan Ponich, mastered by David Collins, and the album artwork was done by Jonah Cutler.

“We hope our progression as a band and as songwriters appeals to our fans and listeners. The Altered States EP is a bit darker and maybe heavier than our first one. Conceptually and thematically, the songs on the EP fit together better as a package and we hope this is conducive to a front-to-back experience for listeners.” says guitarist Benji Srtaker.

Recommended for fans of Kyuss, Mastodon, Truckfighters, and Elder, “Altered States” was released on May 24, 2024, and is available at https://gnarwhalband.bandcamp.com

and Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3YHlaro

Previous singles:

Lyric Video – “Altered States” – https://youtu.be/yLtXbxLuFrY

Lyric Video – “Tides” – https://youtu.be/ix726UB1FKU

Track Listing:
1. Tides (3:37)
2. The War / Nothing More (6:36)
3. From Her Hands (3:46)
4. Altered States (3:19)

More info: Gnarwhalband.com | Facebook.com/gnarmusic | Instagram.com/gnarwhalsounds

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“Gnarwhal moves along at its own Fuzzed Out Stoner pace with its style of Hard Rock and slightly Doom tinged grooves. Taking cues from bands such as Mastodon, The Sword, Elder and King Buffalo, these guys walk a fine line between Classic and Modern day Stoner sensibilities especially with the Proggy Spaced out vibes. There’s a HEAVY METAL beast waiting to escape from the cleaner grooves that Gnarwhal plays and when it does escape from its cage, Gnarwhal becomes a more exciting creative unit.” – Outlaws of the Sun

““Tides,” a brutal, stormy track that meshes fuzzy, downtuned vibes with unrelenting proggy rhythms. Forlorn vocals that seem to prophesy the inevitable collapse of civilization, as illustrated by the single art.” – Doomed And Stoned

“Altered States follows Canadian four-piece Gnarwhal‘s 2023 self-titled debut full-length with four songs that effectively bring together atmosphere and impact in the six-minute “The War Nothing More” — big build in the second half leading to more immediate, on-beat finish serving as a ready instance of same — with twists that feel derived of the MastoBaroness school rhythmically and up-front vocal melodies that give cohesion to the darker vibe of “From Her Hands” after displaying a grungier blowout in “Tides.” The terrain through which they ebb and flow, amass and release tension, soar and crash, etc., is familiar if somewhat intangible, and that becomes an asset as the concluding “Altered States” channels the energy coursing through its verses in the first half into the airy payoff solo that ends.” – The Obelisk

“With their innovative sound and thought-provoking lyricism, Gnarwhal continues to push the boundaries of heavy music and establish themselves as a formidable force in the Canadian rock landscape and Altered States is a testament to Gnarwhal‘s ability to seamlessly blend diverse influences into a cohesive sonic tapestry.” – Amplify The Noise

“To Canada, Yellowknife to be precise, and the fuzzed-up, whacked-out goodness of Gnarwhal. The band has not long since released a nice little EP, Altered States, that simply oozes class. At times they inject a bit of space rock quirkiness – that should probably be quarkiness, given that first track Tides carries more than a whiff of Hawkwind about it – but for the most part this is wholesome, fuzzy doom of the highest order.” – Sentinel Daily

“rich in beautiful qualities in a vein that is both granite and catchy, these four titles confirm that Gnarwhal a group to follow closely. ” – Music Waves

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0 RED CAIN Unleashes Reimagined Goth Rock Banger “Demons II” For Halloween!

October 31, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Red Cain

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Montreal, QC – October 31, 2024

RED CAIN Unleashes Reimagined Goth Rock Banger “Demons II” For Halloween!

L-R: Taylor Gibson (Drums), Oman Costa (Guitar), Samuel Ridout (Guitar), Evgeniy Zayarny (Vocals)

Photo Credit Zak Kelly

Power prog storytellers RED CAIN have unleashed a reimagined goth rock version of their track “Demons” from their 2020 album “Kindred: Act II”. The track has been djentified, revocalized, injected with bigger drums, and metalized!

Vocalist Evgeniy Zayarny elaborates on “Demons II”:

“Stand with your demons and own them. A lethal and heavy encounter with your demons awaits you in the succinctly titled “Demons II’ – Red Cain’s reimagining of their 2021 goth rock hit. With all-new, heavier, djentier guitars, revised drums, and vocal performance to die for, this is a quintessential Halloween headbanger.

We are all defined by our battles with our demons – each of us fighting our own private war every day to remain ourselves and wrest control of this sense of self from the things that afflict us, drag us down, attempt to change us, and bring us into discomfort and malcontent.

This lurid tale of a deadly dance with your demons captures that struggle, yet ultimately carries a message of acceptance and control of one’s own flaws and imperfections, and an elevation of these into pure strength.”

Watch the music video for “Demons II” at https://youtu.be/7VViLOrFfQ8

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3NMW83L

Earlier this year, Red Cain also shared “Firestarter”, the first single of 2024 that is loosely based on the lore of the action role-playing game “Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree”. The band spent a lot of their time this year playing this fantastic release. Elden Ring is not only a brilliant game and a visual masterpiece, but also a storytelling phenomenon that deliberately has lore gaps to let fans and players create their own stories and interpretations of the lore. This strongly resonates with Red Cain‘s approach as musicians, as they always write music for their fans to read in unique ways and weave into their mythology.

“Firestarter” is also a new statement for Red Cain, as they continue to embrace a modern sound and reinvent their songwriting. You will hear a lot more groove and synth backing on this one, along with the same anthemic hooks, technical riffs, and vocal layering they are known for.

Listen to “Firestarter” at the following links:

Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/aKnOVyjRT6o

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4e4bFap

Red Cain, from Calgary, Canada is a modern progressive metal project with Eastern European roots. They have been making waves since their first release in 2016, with award-winning music videos and concept albums “Kindred: Act I”, “Kindred: Act II” and “NÄE’BLISS”. The albums contained a ton of genre inspirations, from gothic rock to ambient electronica, power, black, and death metal, and were universally lauded for their inventiveness, variety, and strong conceptual content. They continue this momentum with forthcoming releases.

Red Cain is:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Samuel Ridout – Guitar
Oman Costa – Guitar
Taylor Gibson – Drums

For more info: Redcain.ca | Facebook.com/redcainofficial | Instagram.com/redcainarmy

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“NAE’ BLISS is a fine example of world-class Metal. With every album they grow in statue and status they can stand shoulder to shoulder with the titans of the genre.” – Metal-Rules (2023 – NÄE’BLISS)

“Red Cain continue their evolutionary path with NÄ̈E’BLISS, taking us all on a fantastic and metallic journey that will surely help them carve their name even deeper into the metal scene worldwide.” – The Headbanging Moose (2023 – NÄE’BLISS)

“they come up with elements of melodeath, symphonic-, prog- and powermetal, melted together by the expressive vocal performance of singer Evgeniy Zayarny, who convinces with his full tone and an impressive range… “Näe’bliss” is well written, varied and dynamic, telling the stories about a common “good” against an “evil” antagonist in a great way.” – The Prog Space (2023 – NÄE’BLISS)

“What a masterpiece! In my last review, I gave my first 10/10 and called it my album of the year. That place has already been overtaken.” – Musipedia of Metal (2023 – NÄE’BLISS)

“Canadians Red Cain took on the mammoth task of turning Robert Jordan’s works of the Wheel of Time series into an album… Needless to say the Power Prog band delivers an ambitious album filled with twists and turns that will keep you on your toes!” – Belgian Jasper (2023 – NÄE’BLISS)

“Red Cain has made by far the best Wheel Of Time-related piece of art that I’ve seen or heard since before November 18, 2021. Sour grapes aside, this is some energetic power metal worthy of the source material.” – Metal Utopia (2023 – NÄE’BLISS)

“Red Cain combine with clean singing and growling vocals on opener “Fisher King.” Much of Nae Bliss has a fresh modern sound (“Blight” and the gothic “The Great Hunt”) and some modern groove (“Sightblinder”)… The modern metal here reminds me of Iced Earth and Nevermore which has some excellent clean vocals. ” – Transcending the Mundane (2023 – NÄE’BLISS)

“this is an album to explore if you tend to enjoy a more theatrical and bombastic variety of progressive metal.” – Progressor (2023 – NÄE’BLISS)

“If you’re into the symphonic side of metal, then this is a must have album.” – Smorg Magazine (2023 – NÄE’BLISS)

“As such Red Cain uses Näe’bliss to showcase the slickest noodling and power grooving of their career… Red Cain hasn’t yet made an album for the ages in this modern expression of classic prog/power exuberance, but each record thus far has swung for the fences and landed in good graces—stop sitting around and spin some Red Cain!” – Angry Metal Guy (2023 – NÄE’BLISS)

“you’ll still feel the mighty pull of Power Metal all over the record. But the progressive parts now start to encroach on soundscapes bands like Haken or Caligula’s Horse3) usually usurp. And that leaves us with an uncannily savvy power prog mix with an unholy urge for unusual extreme metal undercurrents on full display. And that led – yet again – to overheated turntables over at the RMR office tower. Red Cain are back and in full swing yet again, feisty as ever. And as well they should be. So, where’s that bookshop? Robert Jordan’s fantasy lore’s beckoning us.” – Rock Music Raider (2023 – NÄE’BLISS)

“With Näe’bliss, Red Cain has created their own progressive metal epic fantasy that is fuelled with blast beats, howling guitars, wailing vocals, and rumbling bass. The intricate lyrics tell their own tales and have captured the essence of the adversaries and nemesis of the story. Perhaps for me, storyline aside, is the wonderful vocal dynamic between Evgeniy Zayarny and Kalie Yan and how they play off each other in a beautiful tit for tat of clean versus harsh and singing versus operatic as if they were the protagonist and antagonist. Let the chaos reign supreme, crank Näe’bliss to 11.” – Amplify The Noise (2023 – NÄE’BLISS)

““Fisher King,” is a monstrous opening, a song that tempts the deliverance and brings the power of brilliance and chaos of the whirlwind…. “Fires of Heaven,” is bombastic, powerful, enchanting and downright haunting. A song that smashes through everything.” – The Median Man (2023 – NÄE’BLISS)
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0 Rockshots Records – DYING AWKWARD ANGEL Shake Up The Pit w/ New Single “The Magical World of the Dead”

October 31, 2024
by Asher
· Dying Awkward Angel · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 31, 2024

DYING AWKWARD ANGEL Shake Up The Pit w/ New Single “The Magical World of the Dead”

Dying Awkward Angel is back to shake up the metal scene with their latest single, “The Magical World of the Dead”!

This intense and dark track dives into the boundary between life and death, taking listeners on a sonic journey filled with haunting melodies and powerful riffs—a true homage to Swedish melodic death metal! Featuring a dramatic dialogue between a man and Death, Dying Awkward Angel creates a dark, contemplative atmosphere that captures the beauty and tension of humanity’s inevitable fate.

LISTEN NOW on all digital platforms – https://lnk.to/SBtKsD

Youtube – https://youtu.be/IQKnB3ZoQb0

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | http://www.dyingawkwardangel.com

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0 Rockshots Records – VICTORIA K Pays Tribute To Origins w/ “Humanity XXIV”

October 31, 2024
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· Music News · Victoria K

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Montreal, QC – October 31, 2024

VICTORIA K Pays Tribute To Origins w/ “Humanity XXIV”

Rockshots Records is proud to announce the release of “Humanity XXIV” by Victoria K, which is now streaming on all digital platforms!

Single – https://victoriak.lnk.to/HumanityXXIV

Youtube – https://youtu.be/dqGL_6lMMUE

This re-recorded fan-favorite track from their debut album “Essentia” captures a refreshed intensity, featuring new vocals from Victoria Knight herself – a powerful leap from the original recording.

This release is part of Victoria K’s journey of both reflection and evolution, looking forward to a third album in 2025. Known for pushing the boundaries of their sound, Victoria K’s last album, “Kore”, embraced a conceptual approach inspired by Greek mythology. But with “Humanity XXIV” (and the upcoming “Lacuna XXIV”), Victoria K pays tribute to their origins, infusing these tracks with matured skill and spirit.

These tracks are only the beginning, marking a new era in Victoria K’s Gothic Metal legacy, and follow the band’s recent chart-topping success with their “Frozen” cover, which reached the top 10 on Metal Contraband charts. As the anticipation builds for the 2025 album, “Humanity XXIV” serves as a powerful reminder of their journey from a rising name in the Melbourne metal scene to a band opening for legends like Eluveitie, Blind Guardian, and Katatonia.

More info:
Rockshots.eu
Victoriakmusicofficial.com

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“I have always loved a good concept album being a Prog head at heart and there are lots of progressive metal records floating around the constant stream of modern metal. But for me, none so well produced, performed and as inspired as this one. If you’re looking to dip your toes into the waters of concept albums this is most defiantly the one to try. It’s not dry or heavy going like some and you don’t need to have a degree in Astrophysics to enjoy it. Long gone the image of thick-rimmed glassed music professors in flares noodling around in impossible time signatures. Now there is new blood, new energy and WHAT a voice, it truly has left me with goosebumps. This young talent from Melbourne Australia is really going places. And I for one will be really keen to see quite how far she can go.” (Kore) – Metal Roos

“a really enjoyable record (Kore)” – Sentinel Daily

“Victoria K. are refreshingly different and very profound on “Kore”. Symphonic Metal gets a breath of fresh air here, both lyrically and musically.” (Kore) – Dark Divas

““A Divine Revelation”, is one of my favorites off this album. Victoria’s depth of character and love for this story can be felt with every note she sings. She is “alive” in this story as if it were real. You can feel it in her vocal delivery. So much time and effort was put into delivering the lyrics and story in just the right way. I take my hat off to her and the band for trying to bring such a powerful story to life with music. She sings in Greek to add to the authenticity of this masterpiece.” (Kore) – Progressive Rock Central

“How nice it is that the power in her voice does not decrease, but increases. No high warbling but pure power. Just listen to ‘A Divine Revelation’ for example. Do you like bands with their own sound and who know how to bring something new? Then put this on.” (Kore) – Arrow Lords of Metal

“Lovers of symphonic metal listen up… because Victoria K is about to put Australia on the map.” – Heavy Magazine

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0 The Perfect Devil’s Night Soundtrack! Canada’s GRAVEMASS’ (ft. members of Zimmers Hole, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation) New Music Video “Spitting Hell”

October 30, 2024
by Asher
· GraveMass · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 30, 2024

The Perfect Devil’s Night Soundtrack! Canada’s GRAVEMASS’ (ft. members of Zimmers Hole, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation) New Music Video “Spitting Hell”

GraveMass L-R – Mayan Hate – Guitar, Destroyer of Souls – Drums, Lord Heathen – Vocals, Bowels of Hell – Bass, Murderer of Colonizers – Guitar

Photo Credit – Whytewolf Photography

Just in time for Devil’s Night! and your Halloween scares! Canada’s newest black / death metal demons GraveMass (ft. members from Zimmers Hole, West of Hell, The Golers, Punch Drunk, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation) are unleashing their next single and music video “Spitting Hell”, which will be featured on their forthcoming debut album in 2025. The full-length, written by Mayan Hate and with lyrics by Lorde Heathen, promises to be a masterclass in extreme death metal, capturing the true spirit of Canadian black metal.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Spitting Hell” at https://youtu.be/r477FZl1VFo

Emerging from the depths of the Canadian West Coast metal scene, GraveMass is set to redefine extreme death metal and black metal with their fierce and unrelenting sound. Embodying the essence of sonic brutality with their sinister riffs, bone-crushing rhythms, and unholy vocals. Drawing inspiration from legends like Slayer, Venom, Morbid Angel, Watain, and Napalm Death, GraveMass is a relentless onslaught of evil, guaranteed to leave a lasting impact on any listener. With decades of experience between its members, they have united to create a sound that is both devastating and true to the roots of black metal.

Prepare yourself for the extreme sonic assault of GraveMass – this is just the beginning.

Previous Single:

Music Video – “Slave to Pain” – https://youtu.be/9cW-Rk9koq0

Digital singles available at https://gravemass.bandcamp.com/

More info: Gravemass.com | Facebook.com/people/Grave-Mass/61556695854887/ | Instagram.com/gravemass1

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0 Canadian Thrashers MUTANK Return With New Album “Think Before You Think” Out End of November 2024 via Boonsdale Records

October 29, 2024
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· Music News · MUTANK

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Montreal, QC – October 29, 2024

Canadian Thrashers MUTANK Return With New Album “Think Before You Think” Out End of November 2024 via Boonsdale Records

L-R – Ahmed Saad (Drums), Stephen Reynolds (Bass, Vocals), Costa Skoulikas (Guitar), Chris Nascimben (Guitar)

Photo Credit – Kat Dydyk

Canadian thrash maniacs MUTANK return with their newest collection of bangers and first taste of new neck-breaking tunes in seven years since releasing their mosh heavy EP “W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T.” in 2017 via Boonsdale Records.

Entitled “Think Before You Think” will be released once again on Boonsdale Records on November 29th, 2024, and features ten volcanic thrash tracks to blaze a new path to jackhammer a pure audio assault. Live favourites such as “Running Reds”, “Abortron”, and “Thrash Primordial” are sure to please die-hard fans for easy repeat listens.

Vocalist/bassist Stephen Reynolds comments:

“We want this album to energize people and make them feel the way we do when we listen to some of our favourite artists. This album is the most material we have ever put out! 50 minutes of pure metal across 10 tracks. The songs really picked themselves as we kept writing tracks we really enjoyed playing.”

With a passion for classic thrash and a desire to play radical riffs, MUTANK made a deservedly big splash on the Canadian metal scene with their debut EP “M.E.C.H METAL” and a performance at Wacken Open Air after being declared champions of the 2014 Wacken Metal Battle Canada competition.

Live Video – MUTANK at Wacken Open Air 2014 – https://youtu.be/yQrLaG8BPL4

With their distinctive sound, the band moved forward in 2017, touring across Canada supporting ANNIHILATOR alongside Australia’s MASON in support of their EP “W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T” (Boonsdale Records). Metal Injection also named the band “1 of 8 Hidden Gems in Canadian Metal You Need To Know” (Read here).

2024 will be a tour de force for MUTANK with the launch of “Think Before You Think”. Fans of D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, Havok, Megadeth, Overkill, and Exodus are sure to join them in the pit when it releases on November 29th, 2024 on Boonsdale Records.

CD Pre-Order (Limited to 250 copies) – https://boonsdale.bigcartel.com/product/mutank-think-before-you-think-cd-pre-order

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3NLOS88

Track Listing:
1. Illuminatus – 6:14
2. Payback – 5:24
3. All Against All – 4:43
4. Channel Change – 5:11
5. Bad Magnitude – 5:30
6. Abortron – 3:37
7. Groundbreaker – 2:08
8. Metalheads For Hire – 5:37
9. Running Reds – 6:27
10. Thrash Primordial – 4:40
Album Length: 49:38

More Info: Boonsdalerecords.com | Facebook.com/bonebrainsnotdemolishers | Instagram.com/mutank_or_die | X.com/MUTANK

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Highlight: #2 – Canadian National Loud Chart – August 2017 – Top 20 Loud (Earshot)

“they play good-natured thrash a la Overkill and Exodus… perfectly serviceable and enjoyable, definitely more effective when they are playing fast.” – Decibel Mag

Metal Injection named MUTANK 1 of 8 Hidden Gems in Canadian Metal You Need To Know – Read here.

“Based out of (arguably) the metal hub of the nation, Montreal, Mutank are a ferocious and frenzied crossover-thrash band that infect its listener with an ear worm that no amount of Michael Buble ballads can remedy. The 2014 winners of the Wacken Metal Battle Canada contest have churned out consistently crushing thrash riffs for years and have all the tools and check off all the required boxes to make a major play in the global metal market. For first time listeners, check out “Corporate Child” from their 2014 album M.E.C.H. Metal and the pulverizing headbanger “D.E.A.T.H.” from their 2017 EP W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T” – Metal Injection

“Montreal punk/thrash crossover act MUTANK has quickly become my favourite new discovery in the world of metal. They’re fast, funny, and equal parts smart and stoopid, with lyrics like “Who do Mu Tank you are?” and a band name that gets likened to a cross between a “mutant” and a “tank”. MUTANK’s music hearkens back to vintage Suicidal Tendencies, D.R.I., or the more metal moments of the Dayglo Abortions or SNFU.” – Georgia Straight

“Killer drumming, awesome bass hooks, great rhythm & furious sounding vocals. It’s a statement of intent from Mutank. That they are not to be underestimated & written off as just another ‘thrash throwback’.” – Games, Brains & A Headbanging Life

“They have a lot of thrashing songs that have abbreviated titles, and they kick some serious ass with their old school music and hardcore attitude.” – The Headbanging Moose

“Mutank have gotten creative with each song on the album, by coming up acronyms to fit the title of the album, they describe their sound as a “T-rex skateboarding down a volcano”. If your a fan of old school Overkill, Megadeath or Exodus or if you just want a fast and thrash album check it out” – Canadian Beats

“Fast riffs, Heavy tempos crazy yelling.. its got all you’ve asked for. A mix of Suicidal Tendencies Punk/Thrash debut, Nuclear Assault fast moshing killer speed assault…a great funny and entertaining mini album for all beer drinkers fans of Tankard and ready to get into the moshpit 100/100.” – The Metal Mag

“grab you battlejack, studs and spandex trousers and feel like you are back in 1985.” – Lords of Metal

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0 EPK – Mutank – Think Before You Think (2024) (Boonsdale Records)

October 29, 2024
by Asher
· EPKs · MUTANK

EPK – Mutank- Think Before You Think (2024) (Boonsdale Records)

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

For fans of D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, Havok, Megadeth, Metallica, Faith No More, Motorhead, Pantera, Slayer, Anthrax, Overkill, Exodus

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Band: MUTANK
Album Title: Think Before You Think
Release Date: November 29, 2024
Label: Boonsdale Records

“If peppy, energetic thrash in the vein of Slayer, Exodus, Overkill, DRI, Suicidal Tendencies and Anthrax is your bag, then give MUTANK a whirl. They’re certainly full of vim, vigor and energy.” – Decibel Magazine

“Think Before You Think offers enough modern flair to stand apart in today’s metal landscape. Mutank have delivered a thrilling ride that cements their place in the global thrash scene. With Think Before You Think, they aren’t just revisiting the past. They’re shaping the future of the genre.” – Amplify The Noise

“Variety. It might not be an aspect many expect to experience across this album, but that’s Mutank for you, and right up to the end, they find inventive ways to keep the listener engaged. First, by delivering an anthem for all head bangers around the world with the excellently titled Metalheads for Hire. Then by getting even more artistic with Running Reds, a track with some intriguing progressive touches. Before Mutank’s impressive return is capped off with an absolute cacophony of thrashy noise via Thrash Primordial. The record ending as it begun, with heads being banged hard.” – Games, Brrrains & A Head-Banging-Life

“The quartet from Montreal in fact has the ability to make the compositions interesting and unpredictable by expertly mixing thrash assaults with the impetuosity of hardcore, without giving up melodic cues of classic metal extraction and adding the immediacy of punk, permeating songs of that variety capable of intriguing the listener without ever getting bored. “Illuminatus” opens the dance with a sulphurous and threatening start and then settles on a thrashy and rocky mid tempo, all seasoned with unpredictable tempo changes and excellent solos… An album that may not rewrite the history of thrash metal, but which will help the genre evolve while remaining anchored to its origins. Rating: 9/10.” – MetalHead.it

“The result here is some chunky, old school thrashcore which kicks off with the six-minute ‘Illuminatus’, a song that plods like a doomy Slayer before the combo embarks on a steady moshing groove. It’s relatively simple punk-laced thrash with strong choppy vocals that wouldn’t be out of place on some mid-80s obscure metal record…. ‘Channel Change’ begins like some cool traditional metal offering with a sweet crisp solo before resorting to a maniacal punky thrust of jabbing riffs and vocal retorts.” – Metal Forces Magazine

What the press said about 2017’s “W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T”:

Highlight: #2 – Canadian National Loud Chart – August 2017 – Top 20 Loud (Earshot)

“they play good-natured thrash a la Overkill and Exodus… perfectly serviceable and enjoyable, definitely more effective when they are playing fast.” – Decibel Mag

Metal Injection named MUTANK 1 of 8 Hidden Gems in Canadian Metal You Need To Know – Read here.

“MUTANK is like a Coffee Crisp bar: crunchy as hell, and without any gooey center.” – Bucket List Music Reviews

“their hybrid thrash, traditional, speed metal makes for a great heavy experience” – We Love Metal

“They have a lot of thrashing songs that have abbreviated titles, and they kick some serious ass with their old school music and hardcore attitude.” – The Headbanging Moose

““W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T.” is one of those records that you seem a band jamming out in their garage and eventually an audience just gathers because their thrash, punk, and a bit of tongue-in-cheek causes the listener to pay attention to what Mutank has to say.” – MUEN Mag

“grab you battlejack, studs and spandex trousers and feel like you are back in 1985.” – Lords of Metal

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About The Album Artwork:

Stephen: “The idea for the artwork came to me from the title “Think Before You Think”. It depicts some poor guy’s brain exploding out of his skull sporting a wicked grin. I drew it in the style of 90’s comic books since I feel like that style really suits the music.”

About The Album:

Stephen: “The album musically is fast and heavy with lots of solos and riffs. Lyrically we cover a lot of ground from the economy to time travel.”

MUTANK Track by Track
1. Illuminatus
Costa: “The intro sets the tone for the album with its strong riffs and songwriting continues the MUTANK tradition of elaborate riffs and ripping solos!”

Stephen: “Lyrically Illuminatus (which gets its title from the 1975 novel) is about power and how it takes the souls of those that desire it the most.”

2. Payback:

Costa: “A vulgar display of hard riffs with some excellent drum work!”

Stephen: “Lyrically Payback is about the pressure money puts on individuals and how it can drive people to the edge.”

3. All Against All

Costa: “The mob is coming for you!”

Stephen: “Lyrically All Against All is about the direction our world is heading, how we are all being divided into arbitrary groups and pitted against each other.”

4. Channel Change

Costa: “By far the most challenging song to play, it absolutely rips!”

Stephen: “Channel Change is about media melting your brain and your choice to either form something new from it yourself or let them do it for you.”

5. Bad Magnitude

Costa: “Stretch your neck and bang away to the best instrumental you’ve ever heard!”

Stephen: “This is an easy one: there are no lyrics.”

6. Abortron

Costa: “Elon Musk is jealous he didn’t invent this robot who sucks the lives out of your uterus!”

Stephen: “The lyrics for Abortron are disgusting and no one should read them.”

7. Groundbreaker

Costa: “MUTANK goes back to their crossover roots with a short and heavy killer!”

Stephen: “Groundbreaker is a song about taking your destiny into your own hands and serves to encourage those looking to blaze their own path.”

8. Metalheads for Hire

Costa: “Just what every metalhead needs… a job! We are for hire!”

Stephen: “Lyrically Metalheads for Hire is about working a 9 – 5 while thrashing on the side.”

9. Running Reds

Costa: “The only song that features a slow breakdown. The main riff is pure heavy and fast which will make you run every red.”

Stephen: “Lyrically Running Reds is about going on a joyride-bloodbath ending in disaster.”

10. Thrash Primordial

Costa: “The continuation of ‘Thrashback to the Past’ off our first album. It blasts you in the face with the opening riff and continues on blasting, finishing off with some guitar duels. Good luck trying to put your melted skin back on your face!”

Stephen: “Lyrically it’s a sequel to the final track from our first album where we return to the future from prehistoric times to discover metal has been destroyed and we need to bring it back!.”

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Band: MUTANK
Album Title: Think Before You Think
Release Date: November 29, 2024
Label: Boonsdale Records

Track Listing:
1. Illuminatus – 6:14
2. Payback – 5:24
3. All Against All – 4:43
4. Channel Change – 5:11
5. Bad Magnitude – 5:30
6. Abortron – 3:37
7. Groundbreaker – 2:08
8. Metalheads For Hire – 5:37
9. Running Reds – 6:27
10. Thrash Primordial – 4:40
Album Length: 49:38

Album Credits:
All songs performed by MUTANK
All songs written by MUTANK
Produced and Mixed by: Olivier St-Pierre and MUTANK
Mastered by: Tony Colgan and Stephen Reynolds
Album Artwork by: Stephen Reynolds

Album Band Line Up:
Stephen Reynolds – Bass and Vocals
Ahmed Saad – Drums
Costa Skoulikas – Guitar
Chris Nascimben – Guitar

Song Credits
1. Illuminatus – Stephen Reynolds, Ahmed Saad, Costa Skoulikas
2. Payback – Stephen Reynolds, Ahmed Saad, Costa Skoulikas, Steven Been
3. All Against All – Stephen Reynolds, Ahmed Saad, Costa Skoulikas, Chris Nascimben
4. Channel Change – Stephen Reynolds, Ahmed Saad, Costa Skoulikas
5. Bad Magnitude – Stephen Reynolds, Ahmed Saad, Costa Skoulikas, Chris Nascimben
6. Abortron – Stephen Reynolds, Ahmed Saad, Costa Skoulikas
7. Groundbreaker – Stephen Reynolds, Ahmed Saad, Costa Skoulikas
8. Metalheads For Hire – Stephen Reynolds, Ahmed Saad, Costa Skoulikas
9. Running Reds – Stephen Reynolds, Ahmed Saad, Costa Skoulikas, Steven Breen
10. Thrash Primordial – Stephen Reynolds, Ahmed Saad, Costa Skoulikas

Live line-up:
Stephen Reynolds – Vocals/Bass
Ahmed Saad – Drums
Costa Skoulikas – Guitar

Left to Right: Ahmed Saad (Drums), Stephen Reynolds (Bass, Vocals), Costa Skoulikas (Guitar), Chris Nascimben (Guitar)

Photo Credit – Kat Dydyk

Canadian thrash maniacs MUTANK return with their newest collection of bangers and first taste of new neck-breaking tunes in seven years since releasing their mosh heavy EP “W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T.” in 2017 via Boonsdale Records.

Entitled “Think Before You Think” will be released once again on Boonsdale Records on November 29th, 2024, and features ten volcanic thrash tracks to blaze a new path to jackhammer a pure audio assault. Live favourites such as “Running Reds”, “Abortron”, and “Thrash Primordial” are sure to please die-hard fans for easy repeat listens.

Vocalist/bassist Stephen Reynolds comments:

With a passion for classic thrash and a desire to play radical riffs, MUTANK made a deservedly big splash on the Canadian metal scene with their debut EP “M.E.C.H METAL” and a performance at Wacken Open Air after being declared champions of the 2014 Wacken Metal Battle Canada competition.

With their distinctive sound, the band moved forward in 2017, touring across Canada supporting ANNIHILATOR alongside Australia’s MASON in support of their EP “W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T” (Boonsdale Records). Metal Injection also named the band “1 of 8 Hidden Gems in Canadian Metal You Need To Know” (Read here).

2024 will be a tour de force for MUTANK with the launch of “Think Before You Think”. Fans of D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, Havok, Megadeth, Overkill, and Exodus are sure to join them in the pit when it releases on November 29th, 2024 on Boonsdale Records.

Discography:
2024 – Think Before You Think – LP
2017 – W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T. – EP
2014 – M.E.C.H. Metal – LP

Shared stage with:
Annihilator, D.B.C., Dayglo Abortions, Skull-Fist, Lich King, Entropy, Mason, Screamer, Fatality, Warsenal

Tours/Festivals:
2017 – Main support on Annihilator tour – Canada
2014 – Wacken Open Air, Wacken, Germany

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