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Are you ready to embrace the end of the world… well Montreal-based five piece [EVERTRAPPED] are making sure you are as they have teamed up with MetalUniverse.net for the exclusive track premiere of ‘Embrace The End’, the fourth single from the band’s third album ‘Under The Deep’ (Hellstorm Recordz) due on October 16th to follow 2012’s Anomaly and 2010’s debut Tales From The Supermax

“Embrace The End: This is one of our tracks for the apocalypse, but more for the actual hour of the end itself. A look at almost coming to terms with the fact that it was likely the fault of humanity and embracing the acceptance of such evil.” comments vocalist James Brookes.

To listen to ‘Embrace The End’, please visit the following link:http://www.metaluniverse.net/nouvelles.php?id_nouvelle=24986

Delivering relentless brutal melodic death metal since 2007, [EVERTRAPPED]intentionally wrote their band name with enclosed brackets to signify the trappings of modern life for all of us and how people, despite their best attempts to break out of the mold are still affixed to a simple controlled existence and futility.

Members of the band bring together their collective experience from the Montreal metal scene to create their heavy brand of death metal. The guitarists Frederick Dupuis (ex-Daggerfalls) and Vincent Benoit hammer out raw guitar while drummer Eric Lemire (ex-Apocalypsys, ex-Ice Castle) pummels the drums. Their versatile frontman James Brookes (ex-Ammonia, ex-One Final Moment, Continuum) easily alternates between strong clear vocals and low bellowing screams giving listeners the illusion of more than one vocalist. John Yates (ex-AraPacis) weaves together each song with his driving bass lines to keep the punishing tracks energy at an all time high.

Lyrics are intentionally slightly abstract to lure fans to draw their own conclusions despite a perceived understanding of the tracks. Themes for the music revolve around personal turmoil and even stringing together the image of a future where the world is on the brink of an apocalypse.

The band’s influences range from Death Metal to Melodic Death primarily, along with some classic thrash and speed metal, which explains their technicality and diversity sonically. Live, the band is a whirlwind of aggression and sonically abrasive, yet sporadically melodic vocally and instrumentally.

Track Listing: Evertrapped – Under The Deep

1. […] (1:58)

2. Arise From The Ashes (5:40)

3. Underneath The Deep (5:50)

4. Palace Of Injustice (6:06)

5. Hypnotized By Hatred (5:26)

6. Blood Of The Fallen (5:05)

7. Lethal District (6:28)

8. Burning Through Vengeance (5:36)

9. Reaper (5:30)

10. Embrace The End (5:55)

Album Length: 53:34

About the album and track by track explained by Evertrapped.

Under The Deep is an exploration of the deepest reaches of human madness. Not clinical madness, but simply the darkest regions of the soul and the blackest part of the human heart from a mind found to be socially functional, but is really way too far gone. And thus it seeks to explore what is underneath the deepest depth, hence no matter how deep you descend there’s always another layer that can be torn away.

Tracks:

[…] intro

Arise From The Ashes: A depiction of someone who has actually reached the bottom, so their rise from there so to speak. Like the king of their own universe broken by all clawing it’s back but fueled by an ever consuming hatred.

Underneath The Deep: A personal look at how a person can only be fucked up by someone else for too long until they break. But this takes you to a point where you now can’t come back.

Palace Of Injustice: A stab at anyone blinded by the indoctrination of any institution and their ultimate demise that likely follows due to their ignorance towards it. However, it does aim more at the disgust of the institutions themselves and not so much the ignorance of the people.

Hypnotized By Hatred: Another personal reflection, but in this case more a person who has been made to believe that all they do is wrong. So it brings up the sense where if you tell someone enough times that they are shit, then eventually they will just believe it. And in this case someone who becomes a very dark god loathing individual because it takes them to a point where they think it’s hysterical.

Blood Of The Fallen: This is set in a horror like context although it not some zombie tribute. It simply laughs at how we place so much importance on the memory of the dead yet never bat an eye at the reality of human suffering which we ourselves cause.

Lethal District: Somewhat of a post apocalyptic view of the surviving factions of humanity that instill themselves as the powers that be, and thus cast out the unclean, unworthy, and so forth. And therefore it sheds light on the madness and revolt of the unwanted.

Burning Through Vengeance: This is a straight up rebel song. A certain arrogant fuck you to a society that rejects you, but you still know that you know better than them. So instead you’ll bide your time and watch them hilariously screw themselves over.

Reaper: As the title suggests, an end of the line type song. In a certain way captures the essence of[EVERTRAPPED] in terms of the inescapable event that is death.

Embrace The End: This also goes more or less as the title suggests. This is another song for the apocalypse but more at the actual hour of the end itself. A look at almost coming to terms with the fact that it was likely the fault of humanity and embracing the acceptance of such evil.

For more info, please visit the following link: www.evertrapped.com

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“These guys are real pros and it shows!” – The Blood Shed

“Evertrapped, and as they lay their claim as one of the front runners of melodic death metal in all of the land” – Bucketlist Music Reviews

“Raise your horns to Evertrapped!” – Metal Reviews

“Something Epic!” – Musik Universe

“Once again, hypnotic…” – Ondes Chocs

“Judging by the sample we got, this next album will sound like a ton of bricks!” – Quebec Metal

0 The Killchain Blog – [Evertrapped] – Under The Deep (Hellstorm Recordz)

September 21, 2015
by Asher
· Evertrapped

https://thoseonceloyal.wordpress.com/2015/09/21/review-evertrapped-under-the-deep/

0 RockaRolla Webzine – Fallen Angels – World In Decay (Cyberdyne Records)

September 21, 2015
by Asher
· Fallen Angels

http://rockarollazine.blogspot.ca/2015/09/fallen-angels-world-in-decay-2015.html

0 Pest Webzine – Blitz Quiz Interviews – Vesperia, Evilheart, Defect Designer

September 21, 2015
by Asher
· Defect Designer · Evilheart · Vesperia

Defect Designer http://pestwebzine.com/index/defect_designer/0-1201

Vesperia http://pestwebzine.com/index/vesperia/0-1216

Evilheart http://pestwebzine.com/index/evilheart/0-1204

0 The Kill Chain Blog – Display of Decay – Dust of Existence

September 21, 2015
by Asher
· Display of Decay

https://thoseonceloyal.wordpress.com/2015/09/20/review-display-of-decay-dust-of-existence/

0 HELLEBORUS Announce Support Date w/ Cannibal Corpse October 28th in Colorado Springs, CO

September 21, 2015
by Asher
· Helleborus · Music News

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HELLEBORUS Announce Support Date w/ Cannibal Corpse October 28th in Colorado Springs, CO

L-R: Brent Boutte’ – Drums, Jerred Houseman – Guitar & leads, Wyatt Houseman – Voice, Ian Horenman – guitar & rhythms, Michael Hylands – Bass (Photo Credit – Boutte’ Photography)

‘Coils’ – FREE Download here.

‘The Carnal Sabbath’ – Song Stream here.

HELLEBORUS, the new creation of brothers Jerred & Wyatt Houseman (both former members of Execration) are proud to announce they will be local support for CANNIBAL CORPSE on October 28th in Colorado Springs, CO at The Black Sheep. For more info, please visit http://www.blacksheeprocks.com/events.cfm?promotion=22022.

“It will be an honor to share the stage with these great giants. They have marked the world with their sound and we wish someday to do the same. Helleborus will be performing our most extreme material to date. This will be an intense night with up close brutality. The Black Sheep is a small intimate venue, rarely do they get acts of this magnitude.” comments Wyatt Houseman.

Named after a gorgeous, but poisonous flower that blooms in winter, Manitou Springs, CO based Helleborus has unleashed two tracks ‘Coils’ and ‘The Carnal Sabbath’ over this summer, which are off their soon to be finished debut full length, a release that combines black, death and doom metal with a vast ambiance.Helleborus venture outside the conventional colors of traditional black metal, the brothers Jerred & Wyatt plan to deliver a new aura of sound where fans of The Devil’s Blood, Satyricon, Necorphobic, Belphegor, Blut Aus Nord are sure to connect with them.

Album Band Line Up features: Wyatt (vocals, lyrics) & Jerred Houseman (producer, all instruments)

Live Line Up features: Wyatt (vocals, lyrics) & Jerred Houseman (bass), Brent Boutte’ (drums) and Ian H. (guitarist)

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Helleborus/147780151924510

http://twitter.com/hellebrus

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“I will forever embrace quality underground Metal, especially underground Black Metal. Helleborus have without question, tapped into my Black Metal psyche with their new song. I honestly cannot stop listening to Coils.” – Metal Odyssey

“The chiming riffs and exotic lead guitar melodies in “Coils” do indeed generate an air of mysticism that surrounds the song, but the music also rocks very hard. The thundering drums and rumbling bass rhythms give the song a sense of tangible power, and the jagged, howling vocals cut like a serrated knife. It’s a bulldozer as well as a spellcaster…the song is also catchy as hell, and it should hold special appeal to fans of bands such as The Devil’s Blood, Satyricon, and Belphegor.” – No Clean Singing

0 Amps And Green Screens – Display of Decay – Dust of Existence

September 21, 2015
by Asher
· Display of Decay

http://ampsandgreenscreens.com/2015/09/20/display-of-decay-dust-of-existence/

0 Relive The Music (Photo Coverage) from Psychostick @ The Garage – London, UK – The Ugly Americans Tour

September 20, 2015
by Asher
· Psychostick

http://relivethemusic.net/2015/09/20/photos-psychostick-the-garage-90915/

0 EPK – Odium – Terraform (2015) – Release Date: Oct 23, 2015

September 20, 2015
by Asher
· Odium

Odium – Terraform (2015 – Release Date: Oct 23, 2015

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For fans of Soilwork, Lamb of God, Darkest Hour, Scar Symmetry

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Album Order – https://www.kt8merch.com/store/pages/18414/Odium.htm

Download High Res Press Photo | Download Album Cover | Download Album Lyrics

“A very entertaining and intelligent.. from the time I pushed play to the time It all stopped. This album feel’s like a breathe of fresh air within Metal, they have a dynamic presence and conveyance about them.” – Taste of Khaos

“The songs on this album are what you’d expect from a fantastic Metal band. Songs like ‘The Cell’ and ‘Redemption’ are the essence of Metal and the tip of the anarchist iceberg. Overall, ‘Terraform’, is a brilliant album that’s full of neck breaking explosions and hair tangling insanity.” – 925 Rebellion

Track Listing: Odium – Terraform
1. Odyssey (2:26)
2. Feral Inversion (5:04)
3. Centipedes (3:43)
4. Return to Form (4:26)
5. Delusion (4:18)
6. Dead (4:16)
7. Failure II (4:17)
8. Obsolete (4:46)
9. The Cell (4:48)
10. Redemption (3:48)
11. Displacement of Hope (6:00)
Album Length: 47:57

Album Credits:
– All songs written, arranged, performed, and produced by Odium
– Lyrics by Andrew Fullerton and Bo Louther
– Guitars, bass, and drums recorded by Joe Mullen at Joedown Studios, Hanover, Ontario
– Vocals recorded by Greg Dawson at BWC Studios, Brampton, Ontario
– Mixed and mastered by Greg Dawson
– Piano, strings, and sound design by Bo Louther
– Guest solo on ” the Cell” by Greg Dawson
– Artwork by Mikio Murakami at Silent Q Design
Band and Live Line Up:
Joe Mullen – Drums
Bo Louther – Guitars
Marc Dobson – Guitars
Jake Fortney – Bass
Andrew Fullerton – Vocals

L-R – Joe Mullen – Drums | Bo Louther – Guitar | Andrew Fullerton – Vocals | Marc Dobson – Guitar | Jake Fortney – Bass/Vocals (Photo Credit – SUPERMANIAK) [Download High Res Photo]

ODIUM has been operating out of Hanover, Ontario producing dark, yet melodic metal layered with fast-paced gruff bellows, resonating vocals, and pounding instrumentals for nearly a decade. After releasing an EP and two full-length records, the band has been gearing for their third album ‘Terraform’ due out on October 23, 2015.(http://odium1.bandcamp.com/http://www.kt8merch.com/store/pages/18414)

Their goal is to write heavy and melodic music, while constantly developing their style from album to album. The instrumentals lend their tone and energy to invite more versatility in the vocals in each song. Their passion for performing live and incredible stage energy has allowed them to open for Alexisonfire, The Agonist, Beneath the Massacre, Divinity, Moneen, and Fuck the Facts.

The lyrics invite listeners to take a journey through despair, while the bass and drums drive the rhythm, the guitars straddle the line between pure aggression and melodic riffs. For ODIUM there has always been a pattern of evolution over the past few years that allows them to continuously create multi-genre influenced music. The band is comprised of Joe Mullen, Jake Fortney, Andrew Fullerton, Bo Louther, Marc Dobson, who have come from various bands such as Archaea/Willfall.

The bands name is defined as ‘disgraceful hate’ however after the past 10 years they have come to see the band name relating directly to perseverance. ODIUM has a foundation of trust which creates a bond likened to that of a brotherhood. The dedication and teamwork within the band is based on respect, and because the internal bond is so strong they are able to create a meaningful connection with fans.

“It is clear that Odium knows how to be heavy and they utilize it exactly where it is most needed…This album is perfect for those who want to take a step back from the unrelenting aggression of many metal bands out there and appreciate that beauty and anger can harmonize.” – TheNewReview.net

“Standouts like the album’s opening title track pit detuned, jud-judding six-strings and double-kick drum rhythms with singer Thomas Emmans’s varied vocal styles, which run from Maynard James Keenan-styled creep-crooning to esophagus-annihilating screams.” – Exclaim!

“Melodic and brutal, the music of Odium’s sophomore album is nothing less than one of the most technically precise Metal albums it has been my pleasure to listen to….The songs of ‘Burning the Bridges’ are spectacular; a mix of brutality and poetry; songs like “Blue Channel” and “Viral by Nature” are among my favorites, on a disc loaded with powerful standout material. Like Metal? Get this. Odium: Burning the Bridges to Nowhere – 9/10” – Confront Magazine

“Loud and fast but also melodic and complex, fan of acts like Killswitch Engage and Lamb of God will not be disappointed.” – London Metro News

“If you have any appreciation technically brilliant, intelligent and mature, massively heavy modern metal then do not miss out on Burning The Bridges To Nowhere. Odium are definitely a band to watch.” – RawNerve Zine

“Odium are very good at what they do, namely melodic Death Metal. This Canadian quintet have a lot going for them…competent and execute the form very well… There are some nice orchestrated atmospheric moments such as at the beginning of ‘Insomina’” – Metal-Rules.com

“Odium posses very distinctive and strong melodic leanings, catchy riffing and undeniable prowess on the performing front – especially with the clean/growl vocal trade-off and the tight rhythm section….cuts like the thrashy “Viral By Nature”, “Within the Distraction” and the title track, perfectly blend with the more expansive sound of “No Way Out” and the melancholic quasi-ballad “The Descent” among others to deliver a decently solid piece of modern Metal. ” – PureGrainAudio.com

” Right from the opening title track one knows exactly what they’re getting: hard hitting riffs with great rhythm, solid production so everything can be heard, and a dual assault of bellowing snarls with dark and brooding clean vocals that can send shivers down one’s spine…the biggest surprise is the closing “The Descent” which trades the angry, aggressive sound for a soft, almost classical sounding Rock ballad. Here fans get to see the more emotional side that was probably buried in all the screaming, and for new fans it may feel out of place, but one cannot argue that this is the ‘hardest hitting track’ on the album, as it aims right for the heart. Whether one likes Metal or Rock in general, there’s a bit of something here for everyone, as with the entire release of ‘Burning The Bridges To Nowhere.'” – Brutalism.com

“the album is a beast that roars anthem after anthem mixing traditional metal guitar solos, Gothenburg tones, and the grunting / singing combination” – MetalForces Magazine

“Without a doubt this is one of the better modern melo-death metal albums out this year and the uniqueness within their sound should help to attract new listeners. Album number two is exceptional and now I wait in earnest for their next release. I am sure it’s going to be as stunning as this one is. ” – Blistering.com

“Odium have delivered a strong release with their second album “The Burning Bridges To Nowhere”. Strong melodic riffing leads, strong driving rhythm, strong death vocals along with delicate clean vocals that melt into a great sound garment and make this album interesting. 8/10″ – Metal-Glory.de

“They forge fast and pulsating melodic metal in the vein of In Flames, with biting verses akin to Lamb of God. Vocalist Tom Emmans rips through the tracks, delivering highs, lows and clean singing for the choruses…What sets them apart from other metal bands is their song structure, having uniquely arranged melodies that correspond with stadium and arena-like choruses. Imagine Tool ditching their progressive style and forming a supergroup with Unearth.” – The Link (Concordia University students newspaper – Montreal)

“To be radio satisfactory, a melodic catch has to be present to appeal to the half-distracted listener. That is demonstrated in vocalist Tom Emmans’ clean singing during the album’s choruses. His sound is haunting and pure, like Maynard Keenan, but doesn’t whine. Not every metal vocalist can sing, growl and screech successfully and be aesthetically brutal. This is a key aspect as to why new Odium fans will fawn over them.” – Journal & Courier Daily (West Lafayette, IN)

“The thing with a band like Odium is that they know how to walk that line between full on heavy, thrashed out metal and melody. It’s definitely their style, but they only seem to turn it on where it’s necessary, and that speaks to a much wider audience.” – Juliette Jagger – AlanCross.ca

“Odium are a Canadian band that just released their smoking album “Burning the Bridges to Nowhere”. The band sound like a mix of Killswitch Engage, In Flames and Tool. Unlike most generic metalcore that you hear nowadays, Odium actually have the chops and the hooky songs to make it big. Think metalcore is crap or “false” metal? Listen to “Burning the Bridges to Nowhere” and you will be converted to Odium’s music.” – Scratch The Surface

“Odium’s sophomore release is high on energy and features plenty of “impact is imminent” thrash moments that are easy enough for the listener to latch onto. “Burning The Bridges To Nowhere” is a recommended release.” – Heavy Metal Time Machine

“Playing a familiar form of modern metal that will appeal to fans of Killswitch Engage, All That Remains…” – TeethofTheDivine.com

“Burning the Bridges to Nowhere” has a constant flow and keeps the energy high and octane filled…” – XplosiveMetal.com

“This is where Walkerton’s Odium come in. What Scar Symmetry has achieved for European sensibilities, this band has achieved for the North American taste. In the vocal department, Tom Emmans alternates between a guttural rasp not unlike a more guttural Jamey Jasta, and clean vocals that are serviceable and familiar in a modern rock mold. The guitarists, Andrew Fullerton and Bo Louther, also familiar melo-death tricks to the show, reminding one primarily of At the Gates. The rythm section, bassist Dale Burrows and drummer Joe Mullen, does some really solid, supremely heavy things that keep the tunes grounded firmly in DM. Fantastic double kick work and bass licks that keep pace and perfectly fill the pocket between the guitars and the drums.” – Matt Miller’s Metal Militia Blog

“Fans of Killswitch Engage or All That Remains will enjoy Odium’s second offering…There is a lot to enjoy here, admirers of thrash metal will appreciate the chugging guitar riffs and Slipknot devotees will enjoy the heavy drum patterns. A softer side also develops through the album with ‘Blue Channel’ and ‘The Descent’. Together with some orchestral moments they provide a welcome listening break within the record. The more sombre moments of “Burning Bridges To Nowhere” point towards Tool in many ways, including a dazzling vocal segway in “Claw My Eyes Out”.” – ThisIsNotAScene.com

“You are getting your money’s worth with this album. Anyone even remotely interested in melodic metal will quickly fall in love with Odium. Odium has taken a genre that is so often devoid of beauty and filled it to the brim with melody and substance without compromising their metal roots. ” – TheNew Review.net (review for debut album At the Bottom)

“…At The Bottom is quite an impressive debut..” – Blistering.com (review for debut album At the Bottom)

Shared stage w/

Fuck The Facts, Cryptopsy, Alexisonfire, The Agonist, Threat Signal, Baptized In Blood, Beneath The Massacre, Divinity, Arise and Ruin, Endast, Arkham Awaits, Today I Caught the Plague, The Empire Shall Fall

Past Tours & Festivals

2013 – Ontario /Quebec Tour (multiple times)

2013 – Ontario Alliance Tour w/ Aquila

2013 – Drummondville Metal Fest V

2012 – Ontario / Quebec Tour (multiple times)

2011 – Southern Ontario Metal Fest

2009 – Scene Fest (Hamilton, ON)

Discography

2012 – Burning The Bridges To Nowhere (Year of The Sun Records)

1. Burning The Bridges To Nowhere 05:10
2. Within The Distraction 05:18
3. Blue Channel 03:35
4. Viral By Nature 03:57
5. Insomnia 05:24
6. A Ghost Upstairs 03:16
7. Claw My Eyes Out 05:03
8. Identity Of The Doomed 04:52
9. No Way Out 04:19
10. The Descent 04:27

Release Date: April 24th 2012

LABEL: Year of the Sun Records

DISTRIBUTION: FAB

CATALOG # YOTS 76149

UPC CODE # 8 44667 02418 0

• All songs performed by: Odium
• All songs written by: Odium except “The Descent” writtten by Thomas Ireland and Odium

• Produced by: Greg Dawson

• Mixed by: Greg Dawson

• Mastered by: Greg Dawson

• Single released: No Way Out, Insomnia, Burning the Bridges to Nowhere, Blue Channel, The Descent

• Available on: iTunes, HMV, Bandcamp

ALBUM LINE UP:

Vocals – Tom Emmans
Drums – Joe Mullen
Guitar – Bo Luther
Bass – Dale Burrows
Guitar – Andrew Fullerton

2009 – At The Bottom (Year of The Sun Records)

2006 – Glass Barricade (EP)

0 EPK – Van Halst

September 20, 2015
by Asher
· Van Halst

Van Halst – World of Make Believe (2016)

Release Date: March 4, 2016

For Fans of In This Moment, Evanescence, Halestorm

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Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby

Press Photo | Album Cover | Album Lyrics

“If Evanescence and In This Moment dominate your stereo, we’d like to present your new favorite band. – Idobi Radio

“A fine and courageous album from a band I have no doubt we will hear much more from.” – Hellbound

“Goth rock quintet Van Halst takes on feminism, body image and more with impressive debut.” – Beatroute (AB)

“Van Halst incites hope with World of Make Believe.” – Vue Weekly

“Van Halst’s World of Make Believe wants to educate” – Edmonton Journal

“Van Halst stand out among bands in their genre. Unafraid to explore the whole breadth of her musical talent.” – Loud Stuff

“Kami has one of those voices that could stop, or start an avalanche…Van Halst is the champion here. With uncomfortable socially conscious lyrics, sympathetic musical accompaniment, and stellar songwriting, World of Make Believe will turn more than a few heads and breed more than a few goose bumps.” – Glacially Musical

“From the opening track, it is clear that Kami Van Halst has a belter of a voice. Her vocals are powerful enough to hold their own even when the band is in full metal mode (and the band can go properly full metal) but she can also deliver a ballad with a gentle intensity. And she can scream!” – Moshville Times

“A very serious piece of work, skillfully put together and presented in a way that will keep your attention by taking surprising turns at every corner that somehow get visible in this fog surrounding us.” – Rock Music Raider

“Van Halst’s musical aesthetic is a mix of Joan Jett, Evanescence, The Pretty Reckless and Shinedown.” – Cailtin Crawshaw, Work of Arts Blog

“Her music is in-your-face, rock and roll.” Leah Germain, The Sherwood Park News
“She is a rocker with a social conscience.” Enbridge Emerging Artist Award Write Up
“Kami is one of our heroes, she uses her music to give a voice to those who, at this point in their lives, aren’t heard.” – Alberta Primetime- Around Alberta Feature

VH - WorldOfMakeBelieve Cover

Track Listing: Van Halst – World of Make Believe
1. The End (4:31)
2. Save Me (4:12)
3. Ryan’s Song (4:11)
4. World of Make Believe (3:46)
5. Questions (3:23)
6. Denying Eyes (4:08)
7. Monster (3:29)
8. Plastic Smile (5:11)
9. Put Him Down (4:33)
10. Perfect Storm (4:44)

Album Length: 42:14

Album Credits:
– All songs performed by: Van Halst
– Songs written by: Van Halst/Greene (The End, World of Make Believe, Ryan’s Song, Save Me, Denying Eyes, Monster, Put Him Down)
– Songs written by: Van Halst/Grabill (Plastic Smile, Questions)
– Song written by: Van Halst/Smith (Perfect Storm)
– Produced by: Scott Greene
– Engineered by: Scott Greene
– Mixed by: Phil Anderson
– Mastered by: Maor Appelbaum

Album Band Line Up:
Lead Vocal: Kami Van Halst
Drums: Brett Seaton
Guitars: Scott Greene
Bass: Steve Vincent
Programming: Scott Fox
Background Vocals: Scott Greene, Brendan Abbott, Ryan Van Halst, Brett Seaton, Lewis Santos

Live Band Line Up:
Lead Vocal: Kami Van Halst
Drums: Brett Seaton
Guitars: Scott Greene
Bass: Stile Theriault

Photo Credit: Renee Robyn

Van Halst is a fierce, empowering force of hard rock fused with metal. Although their name draws the image of a European band, this ensemble hails from Edmonton, Alberta. The project, which began as a solo artist for whom the band is named after — Kami Van Halst, has since become a full group producing socially conscious, lyrical tracks that focus on disenfranchised and marginalized populations.

The band’s influences stay true to goth rock, Kami Van Halst demonstrates an agile vocal delivery in combination with pummelling growls. Lyrically, the band draws from black metal due to its focus on people suffering from isolation and rising to overcome the preconceptions of a judgemental society. In This Moment’s industrial fusion remains a primary influence for Van Halst, employing a sampler, synthesizer, and distorted vocals.

Kami Van Halst dominates as the vocalist performing both growls and soaring vocals (Surviving Suzanne), Scott Greene (Derina Harvey Band/Dirty Pool) crafts the guitar work while Brendan McMillan (bass) (My Darkest Days) and Brett Seaton (drums) (Cultured by Fire) drive the rhythm section of the band. Kami’s range and virtuosic vocal ability always captivates an audience and her attitude on stage truly delivers the meaning behind the songs. The main writing forces for the band are Kami and Scott working together to give listeners a vivid image of social injustices. The band’s live performance is a theatric experience as the utilize full-costumes, make-up and stage props.

Shared stage w/: Alterra, River Valley Search Party, Tattered, These Raven Skies, Monarch Sky, Six String Loaded, The Order of Chaos

Corporate sponsors / artist endorsements:

SCM Insurance Services
Edmonton Arts Council
Guitar Center ( USA)

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