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0 Uber Rock – Fallen Angels – World In Decay

  • August 12, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Fallen Angels

http://www.uberrock.co.uk/cd-reviews/28-august-cd/15320-fallen-angels-world-in-decay-cyberdyne-records.html

0 Obliveon – Fallen Angels – World In Decay

  • August 12, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Fallen Angels

http://www.obliveon.de/pn-om/modules.php?op=modload&name=tplcdimport&file=index&req=showcontent&id=20821&cfletter=F

0 Instrumental Prog Rock / Metal PYRAMIDS ON MARS Premieres Guitar Playthrough ‘Death Valley Driver’ On Metal Nation Radio; New Album ‘Echo Cosmic’ Due Out Sept 8th

  • August 12, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Pyramids On Mars

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Instrumental Prog Rock / Metal PYRAMIDS ON MARS Premieres Guitar Playthrough ‘Death Valley Driver’ On Metal Nation Radio

New Album ‘Echo Cosmic’ Due Out Sept 8th

Track Listing: Pyramids On Mars – Echo Cosmic
1. Dream Division (5:14)
2. Battle for Rome (5:48)
3. Death Valley Driver (5:25)
4. Tribute (2:54)
5. Heaven’s Gate (6:04)
6. Sailing the Oceans of Neptune (5:05)
7. Spectre of Orion (5:36)
8. Order of the Freemasons (8:09)
9. Occam’s Razor (6:08)
10. Echo Cosmic (4:56)
Album Length: 55:24

Teaming up with MetalNationRadio.com, PYRAMIDS ON MARS (the solo creation of guitarist Kevin Estrella) is proud to share with fans its latest guitar playthrough for their track ‘Death Valley Driver’ from the upcoming album ‘Echo Cosmic’ set for release on September 8, 2015to follow 2013’s full length self-titled debut. The release features ten tracks of emotionally high energy music that mostly came to life in Estrella’s dreams over the last two years, the album as A whole pays homage to some of Estrella’s biggest influences while still staying true to himself and his own creations.

video link: http://metalnationradio.ca/guitar-playthrough-by-kevin-estrella-and-his-instrumental-project-all-written-by-him-pyramids-on-mars/

pyramids on mars, death valley driver (playthrough video)

About:

Inspired the by the studies of UFOs, aliens and the artifacts of in our solar system plus being witness to UFO activity (full details below), PYRAMIDS ON MARS is an embodiment of spacey music that brings both worlds together as both a musical concept, and message to the world of the alien presence. Formed in 2011, PYRAMIDS ON MARS is the solo creation of guitarist Kevin Estrella who offers an aural palette of intense, emotional, 3-dimensional, heavy and melodic progressive rock/ metal that includes a range of influences such as Baroque classical guitar, classical composers J.S Bach and Antonio Vivaldi along with today’s guitar virtuosos Yngwie Malmsteen and Joe Satriani.

‘Echo Cosmic’ Album trailer : https://youtu.be/UTJw6alDZ3A

For more info, please visit http://www.pyramidsonmars.com

Track by Track Breakdown of Echo Cosmic explained by PYRAMIDS ON MARS’ Kevin Estrella:
“To summarize, the overall story line of ‘Echo Cosmic’ is about mankind’s history of broadcasting radio and tv signals for over 100 years from earth to space.  Theoretically, some of these signals should be picked up by alien civilizations.  We are announcing our existence through this cosmic echo we are sending out.  We may be an insignificant species in a vast universe, but we are leaving a footprint that has infinite infuence.” comments Estrella.
1. Dream Division:  The whole introduction I heard in a dream.  Started off simply with guitar, but got more interesting when the bass and drums join in and are all doing something different from each other.  But it all worked.  Almost like division. Thus the name.
2.Battle for Rome:  Influenced by the X-Box One game trailer Ryse Son of Rome.  Watch the trailer, and you can imagine this song playing in it.
 
3. Death Valley Driver:  The main rhythm guitar and drums were bedtracks for this song.  Reminded me of driving fast on a desert road.
 
4. Tribute:  I was experimenting with some ’80’s guitar tone presets.  Improvising, I played the main rhythm part.  It sounded like something Randy Rhoads would play.  Decided to write a song dedicated to him.
 
5. Heaven’s Gate:  Influenced by a band who has a a dead guy with leather skin for a mascot.
 
6. Sailing the Ocean’s of Neptune:  Heard the main riff in my head for weeks.  Finally wrote the song.  Had a real Hendrix feel to it, with a large Extreme influence.
 
7. Spectre of Orion:  A song originally written in a band I used to be in called Omega Factor which consisted of just me and a drummer
 
8. Order of the Freemasons:  Song written back in 2011.  A very dark song about a dark subject.  It is more a work of art rather than being a radio friendly song.  A song I am very proud of. 
 
9. Occam’s Razor:  A fast, thrash metal song with sharp, jagged teeth.  You will hear  at least three metal band influences in this one!
10. Echo Cosmic:  The flagship of the CD.  A song that creates a feeling of loneliness and isolation.  That which we are in this vast universe.   
Kevin Estrella UFO experience:
The facts are as follows:
– August 21, 2014 @ 10:30pm, a 2 dimensional disc approx. 40 ft in diameter, surrounded in orange/red plasma appears over the City of Hamilton. He immediately files a full report with MUFON. (full report here)- 2015 Kevin Estrella attends the Alien Cosmic Exhibition (ACE) in Brantford, Ontario. He meets with MUFON investigator Stu Bundy who took his report. They are very excited to see him. They are doing a presentation at ACE that includes his sighting. They deem it to be AUTHENTIC.

– What is drawing attention, is from official UFO database reports, there is no record of any UFO sighting in the city of Hamilton the night of August 21, 2014.HE IS THE ONLY ONE WHO WITNESSED IT.

– He personally meets with world respected Ufologist, Grant Cameron to discuss the matter. He says this phenomenon is not uncommon; where one person is witness to a sighting and others around do not see it. He went on to explain how the same thing happened to John Lennon, in New York City.

– Grant has done extensive research into the subject of the UFO/alien phenomenon and its particular interest with musicians. Many musicians have come forward and have had personal alien/UFO encounters, and are getting musical ideas through downloads. Estrella discussed with Grant how he too, gets songs from dreams and nearly all his music seems to come from channeling into an energy source from elsewhere. The alien rock stories Grant talks about in his presentation sounds much like Estrella’s own personal experiences. That is what drew him to attend ACE in the first place.

– Grant is under the notion that the fact that no-one else saw it, this UFO sighting was meant for Estrella to see.

– Estrella is lead to believe the UFO/Musician connection Grant speaks of, He is a part of this group.

– 30 –

“With the new release “Echo Cosmic” coming out on September 8th, 2015 they continue to blow minds and bend genre. The last I can explain by using two completely different bands in one sentence. This band accelerates from Iron maiden to Meshuggah in about 2 seconds….Overall this record is mind bending and goes beyond what is being made nowadays. Pyramids on Mars​ blows borders of metal and rock away and leaves you with a satisfied feeling.” Rating 9/10. – Dutch Metal Maniac

“If anything, it is taking the road less travelled – in this case, guitar-driven, instrumental music- that helps Pyramids on Mars stand out from the plethora of other groups vying for a piece of the prog rock pie.”   –  Canadian Musician Magazine 

“Kevin Estrella, much like Vai, much like Satriani, can make his guitar truly communicate and display emotion. There’s a real passion that Kevin plays with that only comes along every so often…a real magic.  There could be a complete saturation with this type of instrumentally-driven music one day. I have the feeling that even IF this was to happen, Pyramids on Mars would STILL stand out miles from the rest.”  – Sleeping Bag Studios 

“The music scene is very saturated with artists and bands pretty much doing the same thing (stylistically speaking).  With the current popularity of instrumental guitarists like Joe Satriani, there is a good possibility of instrumental rock coming back.  Pyramids on Mars have a niche market with very little competition that they can control the market share in that music genre.” Coalition Entertainment Management  Jesse Mitchell |Coalition Music

“And with influences like Metallica (probably post-black album), Jimi Hendrix, and Joe Satriani it is clear that Pyramids on Mars knows the kind of music they love, how to create their own version, and make us listeners enjoy it as much as they do.”  Metal Addicts

“The guitarist member is impressively high-quality.  His constant and non-stop lead work is where he shines.  Smooth, melodic, adapt and soaring lead after lead on song after song speaks of good soloing.  Kevin Estrella is in the same ballpark as David Gilmour.”  – Metallian

“Pyramids on Mars is a musical journey. Dizzying guitar work swiftly flying between genres and showing skill that few acts are capable of achieving in the country right now.”  Two Way Monologues

0 False Flag – Nest of Vipers EP

  • August 12, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Uncategorized

Review for False Flag From Ring Master Review #YYC

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As Nest of Vipers, the new EP from Canadian metallers False Flag ravages air and ears you can almost feel the body’s sinews being stretched to their limited and the psyche being devoured by the fierce enterprise fuelling the incitement. The release is an attention grabber, a confrontation unleashing a mix of sonic invention and fearsome physical confrontation, and ultimately one thoroughly satisfying adventure.

False Flag was formed in 2012 by vocalist/guitarist Russ Gauthier (Lordosis, Meggido, We Found The Body) and drummer Nick Purdy (Meggido) as a side project to their other projects. Bassist Garrett McElroy (AfterEarth) soon joined the band with first EP Orobas being recorded not long after. Once Dan Ishak (Meggido, Stinger) subsequently linked up with the band on bass, McElroy leaving to concentrate on AfterEarth , the band set about recording their eventually well-received debut album Suffer In Silence in 2014. Alongside all this, the…

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0 NEWS: Black Metal Brother Duo HELLEBORUS Announce Colorado Show Dates

  • August 12, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Helleborus · Music News

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Black Metal Brother Duo HELLEBORUS Announce Colorado Show Dates

L-R – Wyatt  Houseman (vocals, lyrics) – Jerred Houseman (producer, all instruments) – Photo Credit – Carlton Cruz

‘Coils’ – FREE Download here. 

‘The Carnal Sabbath’ – Song Stream here.

       Named after a gorgeous, but poisonous flower that blooms in winter, Manitou Springs, CO based HELLEBORUS, the new creation of brothers Jerred & Wyatt Houseman (both former members of Execration) are proud to announce they will be hitting the stage for performances on August 21st (their debut live show) in Colorado Springs, CO and September 5th supporting Brazilian metallers Unearthly and Krow for their tour date in Denver. CO.

Show Dates:

Aug 21 – Colorado Springs, CO – Zodiac Lounge w/ Thorns of Acanthus, Scepter of Eligos, Nybbas – Event info here.

Sept 5 – Denver, CO – 3 Kings Tavern w/ Unearthly, Krow, Mount Cairn, Six Feet of Anger – Event info here.

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 Vinland Radio – Episode 408 w/ Fuck The Facts, Hibria, Fallen Angels

  • August 12, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Fallen Angels · Fuck The Facts · Hibria

http://vinlandradio.podomatic.com/entry/2015-08-10T18_10_24-07_00

0 Extreme Metal Television – Fallen Angels – World In Decay

  • August 12, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Fallen Angels

http://www.extrememetal.tv/fallen-angels–worlds-of-decay.html

0 Taste of Khaos Magazine – Psychostick – Revenge of The Vengeance

  • August 11, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Psychostick

http://www.tastekhaos.com/#!PsychostickIV-Revenge-of-The-Vengeance/cf3o/55ca48c90cf2c71b0c4b9343

0 Vlad Rocker Blog – Fallen Angels – World In Decay

  • August 11, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Fallen Angels

http://vladrocker.blogspot.ca/2015/08/fallen-angels-world-in-decay.html

0 Durham Region – Clarington’s Vesperia takes international music crown

  • August 11, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Vesperia · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

http://www.durhamregion.com/whatson-story/5791472-clarington-s-vesperia-takes-international-music-crown/

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