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0 EPK – Blood Opera – Songs in the Key of Death (2024)

  • January 30, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Blood Opera · EPKs

EPK – Blood Opera – Songs in the Key of Death (2024)

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

“Hell is full. The dead are alive. Unlock humanity’s survival from the zombie apocalypse with Blood Opera’s “Songs in the Key of Death”! We are very proud to present our brand of “dead metal” with special musical and horror guests. We poured our love of all things horror into these songs. This album was made possible by the delicious humans who made it possible with their donations and pre-orders to our crowdfund campaign. We hope you feast on it in full as we feast on your flesh.” – Blood Opera

For fans GWAR, Dokken, WASP, Ghost, Mudvayne

Band: Blood Opera
Album Title: Songs in the Key of Death
Release Date: February 24, 2024
Label: Self-Release

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“Toronto’s very own, Blood Opera primed the audience for the forthcoming onslaught…Blood Opera, local purveyors of the horror business, celebrating debauchery by toasting the crowd with a ceremonious Blood Chug!” – John Gallant (Live in Limbo)

“Blood Opera’s new single, “Be My Victim,” is a serious rock n’ roll homage to many aspects of the original Candyman film, including the nostalgia of playing scary childhood games, and the fear of losing complete control.” – Rue Morgue

[Download Album Cover | Download Album Booklet – Lyrics]

Band: Blood Opera
Album Title: Songs in the Key of Death
Release Date: February 24, 2024
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Just Keep Digging (1:04)
2. Feeding Frenzy (3:49) ft. guest vocals Morgan Lander (Kittie) and voice-over by Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead)
3. Don’t Go Out Tonight (3:06)
4. Fight to Survive (3:53) ft. voice-over by Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, X-Files, Star-Trek)
5. A Waste of Good Suffering (3:55)
6. The Gates of Hell ft. guest keyboards Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) (4:51)
7. Breaking News (0:58)
8. Killer Klowns From Outer Space (Cover) (4:19)
9. The Ballad of Father Malone (4:11) ft. voice-over by Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog, Escape From New York)
10. Brundlefly (4:34)
11. Damien (5:11)
12. Be My Victim ft. voice-over by Tony Todd (Candyman) (Bonus Track) (3:59)
13. The Band of the Living Dead (0:30)
14. The Key of Death (0:43)
Album Length: 45:09

Album Credits:
– All songs performed by Blood Opera
– All songs written by Blood Opera, except Killer Klowns From Outer Space (cover from The Dickies, written by Leonard Graves Phillips) and Be My Victim (Jordan Foote/Scott Middleton)
– Produced by Blood Opera, except for Be My Victim produced by Scott Middleton (ex-Cancer Bats)
– Mixed and mastered by Nick Ginn (Schoolhouse Studios)
– Album artwork by Carlos Jacome (Creatus Artworks)
– MAPL – Canadian Content, except Killer Klowns From Outer Space (US)

Album/ Live lineup:
Max Murder – Lead Vocals
RIP Junk – Guitar, Back Up Vocals
Damien Deathgasm – Bass, Back Up Vocals
Muerto McBrains – Drums, Synth/FX Programming

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About The Album Artwork:

An evil, ominous aura basks an undead pianist, who plays Songs in the Key of Death. As his ghoulish face turns to the viewer, blood flows from the keys.

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

Legend has it that the world’s most gruesome heavy metal band Blood Opera died while making their debut album. A couple of dudes attempt to dig up the bodies which are said to have the only copy of the album. They unwittingly unleash the ghouls, setting off the zombie apocalypse. The songs have grooves, badass riffs, eerie synths, and big choruses and are about our beloved horror films. A news report breaks up the album, detailing the zombie carnage that has run rampant. As the album ends, the listener is told how The Band of the Living Dead will return, and how with this CD, they possess the first key to humanity’s survival.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

2. Feeding Frenzy: A Twin Peaks-inspired keyboard intro provides the backdrop to the grave-robbing narration. The song then launches into a fast and heavy rocker, inspired by Return of the Living Dead. The songs feature Kittie vocalist Morgan Lander and actress Linnea Quigley.

3. Don’t Go Out Tonight: Based on the film Maniac, this drop d tuned chugger is short and straight to the point but keeps the energy flowing.

4. Fight to Survive: A film reel begins spinning as a drum intro launches into this 80’s hair metal track based on The Hills Have Eyes. Featuring actor Michael Berryman.

5. A Waste of Good Suffering: An Iron Maiden-style galloper based on the film Hellraiser, featuring a memorable guitar harmony and groovy bass solo.

6. The Gates of Hell: inspired by the cult film of the same name. Another heavy track brings in more modern influences and progressions. Features guest keyboard work by Goblin’s Maurizio Guarini.

8. Killer Klowns From Outer Space: This is a cover of The DIckies song from the film of the same name. It features guest keyboard work by the composer of the OST John Massari.

9. The Ballad of Father Malone: This Black Sabbath doomy track features actress Adrienne Barbeau and is based on the film The Fog.

10. Brundlefly: A snippet featuring our late drummer Dick Demons drum solo then launches into a sci-fi punk/metal hybrid track based on The Fly.

11. Damien: A Satanic, gregorian style operatic intro summons a heavy demonic track based on The Omen.

12. Be My Victim: This bonus track was our single from 2022 and features actor Tony Todd and is based on the film Candyman. It was produced by Scott Middleton (ex-Cancer Bats). As it is an older song it features a couple members no longer in the band but as it is an important song for us we wanted to include it. Fans of Ghost will dig this keyboard and chorus-driven rocker.

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Fun Facts – Story Angles:

1. The album is meant to be listened to in full as it contains a storyline and song-to-song transitions.

2. Features Kittie’s Morgan Lander, Killer Klowns From Outer Space OST composer John Massari, Goblin’s Maurizio Guarini and actors Linnea Quigley, Tony Todd, Adrienne Barbeau and Michael Berryman.

3. Officially endorsed by zombie godfather George A. Romero

4. Officially approved by GWAR to be their direct support for their latest Toronto show in October 2023 as touring mates X-Cops could not get through the Canadian border.

5. All zombie prosthetics are made by vocalist Max Murder.

Top L-R – RIP Junk (Guitar, Vocals), Damien Deathgasm (Bass, Vocals)

Bottom L-R – Max Murder (Lead Vocals), Muerto McBrains (Drums, Programming)

Photographer Credit – Craig Leonard (Billy Bones)

They were born in blood, conceived in Hell, and reanimated by accident! Bent on cannibalizing the entire human race, Blood Opera have already infected whole populations with their raunchy and often controversial live displays of violence, gore and perverse sexual acts! Having feasted on human flesh with bands such as GWAR and being endorsed by the zombie Godfather himself, George A. Romero, these purveyors of so-called “Dead Metal” have quickly become Canada’s number one horror metal act. With powerful operatic vocals, sleazy guitar riffs, and blasphemous lyrics inspired by some of the scariest movies ever made, one thing is for sure- if the gates of Hell are left open, it could mean the end of all humanity!

Discography:
2024 – Songs in the Key of Death – LP
2022 – Be My Victim (single)
2019 – Blood Opera – EP

Shared Stage with:
GWAR, BA Johnston, Night Chill, Thunderor. Official after party band of the “It’s Alive!” Kirk Hammet ROM exhibit and the horror conventions Frightmare in the Falls, Shock Stock, Horror Rama

0 Rockshots Records – VIOLET ETERNAL Debut Track “The Echoes of Time” Off Upcoming Album “Reload The Violet” Out May 2024

  • January 26, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Violet Eternal (Rockshots Records)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 26, 2024

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VIOLET ETERNAL Debut Track “The Echoes of Time”

First Full-Length “Reload The Violet” Out May 2024 via Rockshots Records

VIOLET ETERNAL was born out of the desire of two musicians from Italy and Japan to work with each other in creating a new melodic metal band, blending power, and oriental choruses with fast-paced rhythms and interpersonal lyrics, with the ambiance of shredding guitar solos.

Band co-founder and guitarist Jien Takahashi comments:

“I wanted to create the ultimate melodic power metal duo after MAJUSTICE and other activities, I was hungry for new music. There were a lot of songs at the end of the previous activity, so I was looking for a way to shape it. In such a situation, I met Ivan Giannini online. I originally knew Ivan from his legendary work with VISION DIVINE and the album “Angel of Revenge” and his other band Derdian. I was completely fascinated by his emotional voice that seemed to burn the skies. So I was wishing I could do something with him. When I got in touch with Ivan, we immediately hit it off and we decided to make an album together.”

After connecting with vocalist Ivan Giannini, Jien made a call to a mutual friend Ollie Bernstein (Illusion Force, Magic Opera) who he had a feeling would be interested in joining the duo in creating an album together plus he was also playing bass in Derdian, which Ivan was a member of too.

Not too soon after, more pieces to the project came together when the trio recruited Andrea Cappellari (Nekomata and former guitarist for Skeletoon).

With all the members collected, and music being written, the band was ready to hit the studio and decided to team up with producer Dennis Ward (Angra, Helloween) for their first full-length album “Reload The Violet”, which will be released on Rockshots Records this coming May 2024. The album also features guests Takao (MinstreliX), Gabriel Guardian (IMMORTAL GUARDIAN), keyboardist YUHKI, drummer Ryuya Inoue, and Timo Tolkki (ex-STRATOVARIUS).

“From the time of production, Ivan and I were convinced that this album would be a game changer. I think it’s a work that people who love melodic metal will enjoy. If you listen to the music of VIOLET ETERNAL when you feel down, you will surely feel cheerful with hot feeling. Our music will give you the courage. This album strikes hard with both powerful vocals and a perfect mix of oriental melodic metal and emotional vocals.” says Jien Takahashi.

To introduce Violet Eternal to the world, today the band unveils their debut track “The Echoes of Time”, a grand opus-style power metal anthem.

“If you’re familiar with my other band MAJUSTICE and the album title track ‘Ancestral Recall’, ‘The Echoes of Time’ is a continuation of that song. It’s a story about reuniting with someone broke up with in the past, but making mistakes again and again.” adds Jien Takahashi.

Listen to “The Echoes of Time” at the following links:

Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/uP3UC2UyOlk

​Digital – https://lnk.to/teotve

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Recommended for fans of Stratovarius, Beast In Black, and Angra, Violet Eternal’s debut album “Reload The Violet” is due out on May 3, 2024, from Rockshots Records.

Album pre-order – https://bit.ly/VioletEternalCD​

Track Listing:​
1. The Titans – 1:35
2. The Echoes of Time – 4:59
3. Now and Forever – 3:53
4. Ember Flame – 4:06
5. Under the Violet Sun – 3:38
6. Land of Golden Sun – 4:13
7. Never Surrender – 3:41
8. Heartless – 3:27
9. Over the Sorrow – 4:17
10. Sonata Black – 5:17
Album Length: 39:12

Album Credits:​
Violet Eternal Line-up :
Ivan Giannini (Vocals)
Jien Takahashi (Guitarist)
Sound Producer :
Dennis Ward (Sound Producer)
Additional Musicians :
Track 02 to 10. Andrea Cappellari (NEKOMATA, ex-SKELETOON) as Guitarist
Track 02 to 10. Ollie Bernstein (ILLUSION FORCE, MAGIC OPERA) as Bassist
Track 09. Takao (MinstreliX) as Guitarist
Track 09. Gabriel Guardian (IMMORTAL GUARDIAN) as Guitarist and Keyboardist
Track 10. YUHKI as Keyboardist
Track 09 to 10. Ryuya Inoue as Drummer
Track 10. Timo Tolkki (ex-STRATOVARIUS) as Song writer
Album Artwork: Jien Takahashi

More Info: Rockshots.eu | Linktr.ee/violeteternal​

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0 ROCKSHOTS RECORDS – Out Now! STONE HORNS’ New Album “Chimaira” + New Video “In the Clutches of the Abyss”

  • January 26, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · STONE HORNS (ROCKSHOTS RECORDS)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 26, 2024

Out Now! STONE HORNS’ New Album “Chimaira” + New Video “In the Clutches of the Abyss”

Rockshots Records is proud to unleash France’s STONE HORNS third studio album “Chimaira”, now available as of January 26th. The full-length features seven groove-laden hell-bent tracks, that tell the story of an odyssey of being rejected by all and thirsting for revenge. It explores life’s thirst for recognition, whatever its form. Through its various acts, the story continues in different states, colors, and landscapes. A raw, merciless finality that leaves little room for breath in this torment of violence. We’re all chasing a chimera, but isn’t it the chimera that’s chasing us? That’s the question this album tries to answer, combining freshness and warmth, violence and peace, waves, and digressions.

With their headbanging groove, this third studio offering “Chimaira” is a culmination of all the band’s experiments to date. This is the band’s most accomplished album to date, both in terms of composition and production. The band’s long-time fans will be satisfied, but they also hope to bring in new fans with this record, with a slightly more modern production. Each track has its own universe on this full length, but it’s also part of a whole, because like their previous albums, “Chimaira” is a concept album.

“There’s something for every metal taste and color. The aim of this album is for fans of every sub-genre of metal to be able to say to themselves at some point when listening to it: “I really like that beat”. “Chimaira” is a bit like the child of “The Beast Inside” (2018) and “Rise of Apophis” (2021)”. says the band.

For the album’s release day, Stone Horns is sharing their new music video for the track “In the Clutches of the Abyss”, a raging song inspired by Slipknot and Machine Head and treated to a guitar solo reminiscent of diabolical melodies. The final chorus might remind some fans of a bit of a Gojira sound.

Check out the music video for “In the Clutches of the Abyss” at https://youtu.be/jb1jDljt27c

​Digital – https://lnk.to/clutchoftheabyss

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Recommended listening for fans of Machine Head, Devildriver, Slipknot, Lamb of God, and Jinjer, Stone Horns’ third full-length is available from Rockshots Records on CD at https://bit.ly/ChimairaCD and digitally at https://lnk.to/stonehorns.

Track Listing:
1. Grasping the Embers of Exile – 7:51
2. No Mercy – 3:58
3. Terra Genesis – 3:31
4. Age of Chimairas – 4:10
5. Chrysalis – 4:52
6. In the Clutches of the Abyss – 5:29
7. Echoes of a Fallen Empire – 5:24
Album Length: 35:18

Album Credits:
Music: David Viard, Antoine Roszak, Mathis Lakermance, Damien Servais
Lyrics: David Viard
Guitars: Mathis Lakermance, Damien Servais, Antoine Roszak
Bass: Antoine Roszak, David Viard
Drums : Maël Taguelmint
Vocals: David Viard
Production, Antoine Roszak, David Viard
Mix and Mastering, Antoine Roszak
Covers & Arts : David Viard, helped by IA
Cover « Age of Chimairas » : Mrdrfckr Art and David Viard

More info: Rockshots.eu | Facebook.com/StoneHornsOfficial | Instagram.com/stone_horns​

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RISE OF APOPHIS (2021) – Media Reviews

“The real strength of this album lies in the diversity of the compositions as well as a good alternation of the songs and the atmopheres. With a production worthy of the big American machines, “Rise of Apophis” is a superb discovery…” – METAL’ART
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“Far from resting on their laurels, the Stone Horns rekindle the flame and offer today a very good album that announces a turning point in their career…” – DAILY ROCK FRANCE 4,5/5
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“Power is the key word here. The listener is plunged into the heart of a lead maelstrom that falls on him without giving him any respite. With Rise Of Apophis, STONE HORNS has clearly taken a step forward and offers us an accomplished album that they must defend on stage…” – AMONG THE LIVING
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“The album is never redundant. It is all the less so as the Marseillaise venture on this new album on new territories for them: thus this excellent “Shores of Kismeth” which mixes diabolically heavy and black influences. A particularly successful second try that confirms all the qualities of the combo and sees them move to an higher level.” – SEIGNEURS DU METAL 8/10

THE BEAST INSIDE (2018) – Media Reviews
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“At a time when the future of Machine Head seems to be uncertain, the release of this first Stone Horns album, “The Beast Inside release of this first Stone Horns album, “The Beast Inside”, will certainly make some happy people.” – ROCK HARD FRANCE
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“The object raises the potential of a young formation which does not cease to ally groove and raw energy, the whole enveloped by a rather effective production.” – METALLIAN
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“Très bon premier album. Du sang frais!” – WARM TV 8/10

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0 PALOOKA Crash The Gates of Rock w/ New Single “Cut You Out of Me” Off Forthcoming EP “Save Yourself” Out Feb 2024

  • January 26, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Palooka

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 26, 2024

Seattle’s PALOOKA Crash The Gates of Rock w/ New Single “Cut You Out of Me”

New EP “Save Yourself” Out Feb 2024

Photo Credit – Chris Schanz

Resonating a hard-punching adrenaline-fueled rock sound PALOOKA brings forth big thick two-guitar songwriting with strong vocals remedies to soothe the soul. Releasing their title track “Save Yourself” from their forthcoming EP due out in February 2024. The band is previewing their second track off the record. Entitled “Cut You Out of Me”, the song embraces change and perseverance to heal oneself with its exciting and irresistible chorus backed by its intense vintage guitar-driven riffs. It’s straight-up rock n’ roll that is all truth and pushes to rediscover oneself.

“PALOOKA is thrilled to unveil our latest song, ‘Cut You Out of Me.’ This track delves into the aftermath of the end of a significant long-term relationship. Even when parting ways is the right thing, there are haunting emotions tied to the void, the missed opportunities, and the unrealized potential. ‘Cut You Out of Me’ is a journey of reclaiming one’s strength and forging a path forward.” adds

Listen to “Cut You Out of Me” at the following links:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/WAFlQ7yw1Hk​

Digital – https://found.ee/cutyououtofme​

PALOOKA hails from Seattle, USA, singer Chuck Campbell belts out melody lines full of emotion and purpose with tenacity. Chris Quinn and Glen Logan trade flurries of devastating and searing guitar punches reminiscent of a barroom brawl. All of which sits on the rock-solid pounding foundation built on the talents of Howard Binner on bass and the percussive mauler Jason Reavis on drums. This powerhouse of rock has been making waves since their debut album “What’s Wrong With Wanting Everything” in 2011. They have come a long way since then and their forthcoming 2024 EP “Save Yourself”.

As fans of a wide assortment of genres, PALOOKA channeled their influences into an energy and intensity that is all their own. They made a point to push their boundaries and across the upcoming EP, listeners can expect to hear elements of metal, blues, 70’s rock, grunge, alternative, and more.

Mostly written throughout the pandemic, the songs on “Save Yourself” were born from the unique environment of physical isolation, which not only left its mark on the personal themes of the songs but also played a pivotal role in the collaborative process. Interestingly, PALOOKA didn’t consciously decide on the track lineup. Instead, the songs, along with the circumstances that led to their creation, organically determined which songs found their place on “Save Yourself”. Loud, classic, and accessible PALOOKA is recommended for fans of Cheap Trick, Alice in Chains, and AC/DC.

“Save Yourself” will be released on February 23, 2024.

Music Video – “Save Yourself” – https://youtu.be/a2APbhYOX2E

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Track Listing:​
1. Cut You Out of Me (4:00)
2. F Mind (4:13)
3. Save Yourself (4:01)
4. Far From God (3:09)
5. Bellflower (5:54)
EP Length: 21:19

​Album & Live Band Lineup:​
Chuck Campbell: Vocals
Howard Binner: Bass
Jason Reavis: Drums
Glen Logan: Guitar
Chris Quinn: Guitar

More Info: https://linktr.ee/palooka​

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“Good old fashioned rock and roll..ferocious guitar work…. full of anthemic twists and turns.” – Glen Casebeer NW Music Scene (2018)

“Palooka brought a fire to the stage…playing a no nonsense brand of in your face rock music.”- NW Music Scene (2012)

“Combining one part attitude with three parts rock, this band will cross the boundaries between screaming guitar licks and soft acoustic ballads. They have given us exceptionally written songs peppered with intelligent and honest lyrics, incredible guitar playing, and an overall sense of talent that is occasionally too much to take in all at once.” – Rhonda Readence, Freelance Writer (2011)

“Fans of old-school rock will fall in love with Palooka’s classic feel and energetic pace.” – Nathan Liss, Target Audience Magazine (2011)

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0 Finland’s DECROWNED Streaming Next Single “Stonewing” Off New Album “Persona Non Grata” Out Feb 2024

  • January 25, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Decrowned (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – January 25, 2023

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Finland’s DECROWNED Streaming Next Single “Stonewing” Off New Album “Persona Non Grata” Out Feb 2024

Melancholic Finnish metallers Decrowned will unveil their first full-length “Persona Non Grata” this coming February 2024 from Rockshots Records. Just before the new year, they revealed their first single “Mouth Leaks Black” and today they’re ready to share their second audio preview to the album with “Stonewing“. Vocalist and bassist Miikka Hulmi explains:

“I was always very keen on the first riff and the whole song came up very fast around it. The song starts heavily and the chorus is very melodic. The track tells a story about a fallen angel who walks on this Earth. The world’s sorrow turns her to stone. Even though the story is dark, it has positive and uplifting features.”

Listen to “Stonewing” at the following links:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/DEpYwTfFF90

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Digital – https://lnk.to/Stonewing

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“Persona Non Grata” follows Decrowned‘s two EPs “Hansel’s Nightmare” (2019) and debut “Weight of The Dark Sky” (2018), which garnered the “Newcomer of the Month” award from Finnish metal magazine Inferno.

Since their inception in 2017, Decrowned has been constantly evolving, progressing musically and its production both live and studio, especially with the aid of Tero “TeeCee” Kinnunen who has done a remarkable job of mixing the record. On “Persona Non Grata” fans will find a great number of variations, each song has its own identity but the themes of each are very relevant to one another.

“We hope the listeners will find their own personal ways to relate to the songs and also find the album interesting enough to keep finding new things and themes in it.” adds the band.

Every member brought something to the table for the album, but guitarists Jaakko Kauppinen (guitars) and Simo Puustinen composed most of the songs. Musically, the band takes a turn into heavier waters from its predecessors, still keeping in mind the essence of Decrowned. Lyrically “Persona Non Grata” is a very dark album, reflecting things that pass through the generations, consuming us from inside. It is a description of a haunted future and the past that took wrong turns on personal and universal levels. This undefined black matter that flows ignoring time and reason is the unwanted entity… Persona non grata.

Recommended for fans of Amorphis, Insomnium, In Flames, and Katatonia, “Persona Non Grata” is due out on February 23, 2024, from Rockshots Records and is available for pre-order at https://bit.ly/DecrownedCD​

First single – “Mouth Leaks Black” at the following links:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/ioQ6Qn2wfss

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Digital – https://bfan.link/mouth-leaks-black​

Track Listing:
1. Folklore pt.1 (intro) – 0:48
2. Mouth Leaks Black – 4:20
3. Rainworld – 4:16
4. Stonewing – 3:56
5. Mindparasite – 4:44
6. Scarred – 5:02
7. Awaken – 3:30
8. Faceless – 3:50
9. The Bird and The Tree – 4:51
10. The Vigorian Man – 4:09
11. Persona Non Grata – 4:52
12. Folklore pt.2 (outro) – 0;42
Album Length: 45:05

PERSONA NON GRATA was:
Produced by Decrowned with help of Tero Kinnunen
Recorded at Crown Crusher studio/Joensuu
Kantele recordings at Guru studio/Joensuu
Engineered by Antti Venäläinen
Mixed by Tero “TeeCee” Kinnunen
Mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox
Artwork and layout by Jukka Turunen (www.jukkaturunen.com)
Band photography by Harri Säynevirta (www.saynevirta.fi)
Keyboards and synths by Jukka Turunen
Kantele by Sari Puustinen and Saila Kinnunen
Guitar solo on “Mindparasite” by Euge Valovirta
Finnish vocals on “Mindparasite” by Tuomo Huurre

Decrowned is:
Miikka Hulmi, Vocals and bass
Antti Venäläinen, Drums
Jaakko Kauppinen, Guitar
Simo Puustinen, Guitar

More info: Rockshots.eu | Facebook.com/rockshotsrecords | Instagram.com/rockshotsrecords​

​Facebook.com/decrownedtheband | Instagram.com/decrownedtheband | Tiktok.com/@decrownedofficial​

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0 Canada’s KELEVRA’s New Video “The Distance” Puts A Progressive Spin On Hateful Endings; New Album “Oneiric” Out March 2024

  • January 25, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Kelevra · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 25, 2024

Canada’s KELEVRA’s New Video “The Distance” Puts A Progressive Spin On Hateful Endings

New Album “Oneiric” Out March 8, 2024

L-R – Adrienne Mahoney (Bass), Mat Yarotski (Guitar), Matt Fraser (Vocals), Brett Forst (Guitar), Dylan Dobrescu (Drums)

Photo Credit: Mac Ulmer

Regina, Canada’s Kelevra has made a name for themselves in the national scene with their distinct and unique approach to metal, accompanied by a high-intensity live show. Recently they have taken time away from performing live to step back into the studio and create their third album “Oneiric”, which will be released in March 2024. The first single is the gripping “The Distance” – a story of hateful endings and love lost. The band comments:

“The bpm and varied technique required to pull this one off really demands the band be tight and ready, and it has become a standout track showcasing every band member firing on all cylinders. The nimble string gymnastics, push and pull feel in the rhythm section, and stops and starts on a dime really come together to show clever musicianship. The lyrics, vocals, and music interplay with an urgency that drives home the message of the track in a tight and cohesive unit.”

For Kelevra, the writing process is different from song to song, but usually begins with a single guitar riff. With the luxuries of technology and home recording studios, it is also common for songs to be formed in their entirety by one or two of the members and then presented to the band. Each member of the band has considerable experience in other bands as well, so talent and professionalism run deep in this group.

As a band, they have always found music as a way to reflect and share their thoughts and opinions, whether it be directly or metaphorically. With tons of new material, together with an ever-evolving fast-paced, melodic, and heavy sound, Kelevra is set to take Canadian progressive metal to all-new heights in 2024. They recommended listening for fans of Chimaira, Lamb of God, and Unearth.

Watch and listen to the music video for “The Distance” via its premiere on TheCirclepit – https://youtu.be/ZPA4etK0jdU

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Single digital pre-save – https://show.co/UTV47uC​

“Oneiric” is due out on March 8, 2024, and is available for album pre-order at https://kelevrasask.bandcamp.com.

Kelevra is (Album & Live):​
Dylan Dobrescu (Drums)
Brett Forst (Guitar)
Matt Fraser (Vocals)
Adrienne Mahoney (Bass)
Mat Yarotski (Guitar)

More info: Facebook.com/KelevraSK | Instagram.com/kelevraband​

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0 Step Back In Time To Gritty 1800s London With METRO SOCIETY’s Progressive “City Streets” Off Upcoming Album “London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898”

  • January 25, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Metro Society · Music News

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Montreal, QC – January 24, 2024

Step Back In Time To Gritty 1800s London With METRO SOCIETY’s Progressive “City Streets”

New Album “London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898” Out March 2024

Metro Society, the brainchild of guitarist/songwriter Chris Mangold and bassist Ian Ringler (MAGNITUDE 9 / PSYCO DRAMA), is set to send shivers down the spines of progressive rock/metal enthusiasts with their latest single and video “City Streets”. The haunting track is part of the highly anticipated album “The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898”, a concept-driven musical journey into the dark and mysterious streets of 1800s London, which comes out in March 2024. “City Streets” is the first song on the album with lyrics and it’s a prog rocker with driving guitars and catchy melodic vocals. The band shares:

“This was one of the first song concepts that we came up with when starting to plan out the storyline for the album. We knew we wanted the album to start off with the character of The Detective walking the London streets at night. Ironically enough, when we worked on the vocal recordings for the album, we sort of went in a reverse order starting with the last song on the album and then working our way towards the first song.”

Watch and listen to the lyric video for “City Streets” via its premiere on Bravewords HERE.

“The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898” revolves around a gripping story penned by Chris Mangold and Ian Ringler, exploring the thin line between the thirst for knowledge and the addictions of obsession. Set against the backdrop of London in 1898, the Victorian age draws to a close, but the horrors of Jack the Ripper’s murders continue to cast a grim shadow over the city.

The album features an exceptional lineup of musicians, including vocals from George Margaritopoulos (WARDRUM) and Will Mangold, Chris’ father who contributed his talent to the drum tracks. The final recording, production, and mixing was a joint effort between the band and Rob Murray and Kyle from Wilderfox Studio. It is recommended for fans of Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, and Threshold.

“The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898” is due out on March 1, 2024, via the band’s own label Metro Society Records, and is available for pre-order at https://metrosociety.bandcamp.com.

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

More info: Metrosociety.net​

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“I especially like the spirited opening track, A King In His Own World, which is more of an overture than anything and which features nice, clear-but-fuzzed-out guitar work by Chris Mangold (who also co-wrote the album) and some cool synthesizer lines from his co-writer Ian Ringler. Also good is Hills Will Roll, featuring interesting, inventive percussion by Will Mangold.” – DPRP – Review 2007 – A Journey in Paris

“The one great thing about Metro Society is that they don’t really sound like any other band on the prog-metal scene, so don’t expect any Dream Theater, Symphony X, or Vanden Plas moments here for the most part. Other than some dark aspects that might fall in line with latter day Fates Warning, this is very original sounding. Singer Brown has a voice that fits the brooding style of the music perfectly, whether he is hitting some soaring falsetto’s or the occasional mid-range gruff passage, in which he fluctuates between the two on the kick ass opener “King of His Own World”. The bands more melodic and catchy side surfaces on “Welcome Hope” featuring Brown’s tender vocals and some tasty guitar work from Chris Mangold. Hard hitting progressive metal, with beefy guitar and stabbing synths, is heard on “Hills Will Roll”, and the band really lay down the crunch factor on “Metro”, a killer instrumental with intricate bass lines, heavy riffs, wild synths, and flailing drum work. Brown almost hits Dio territory on the Medieval and progressive sounding “Purgatory”, and the band launches into multi-part, prog-metal of epic proportions on the near 19-minute “Lost in Paris”. This one features plenty of great textures and instrumental bits, as the band moves from acoustic sections to progressive passages to out and out metal.” – Sea of Tranquility – Review 2007 – A Journey in Paris

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0 SHORES OF NULL Get Ready To Sail and Perform At 70000TONS OF METAL and more!

  • January 24, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Shores of Null (Spikerot Records)

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Montreal, QC – January 24, 2024

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SHORES OF NULL Get Ready To Sail and Perform At 70000TONS OF METAL and more!

Italian melodic death-doom force Shores of Null is set to bring their beauty to the Caribbean sea as they announce they will be performing at this year’s 70000TONS OF METAL, the world’s biggest heavy metal cruise, which will also mark the band’s very first appearance outside of Europe. It will be intimate, powerful, and cathartic.

70000TONS OF METAL is part of the Shores of Null’s tour plans for 2024, which also features performances at the most renowned metal festivals in Europe including Hellfest (France), Rock Imperium (Spain), and more to be announced. The band will be promoting their latest acclaimed fourth record “The Loss of Beauty” (Spikerot Records) mentioned among the best metal records of 2023 by fans and media outlets all across the world (Metal Hammer, Angry Metal Guy among others).

In addition, Shores Of Null will take the opportunity to perform at 70000TONS OF METAL their iconic 38-minute long track “Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying)” in its entirety: a blend of funeral doom, gothic atmospheres and emotional lyricism, which perfectly summarizes the skills of the Italian quintet.

“We can’t wait to embark on such a unique festival experience and be in so close contact with all the fans and the festival attendees. For us, it’s a dream come true to bring our music to the States, and we will do our best to please the audience with our two different sets”. adds bassist Matteo Capozucca

Shores of Null stand out with their ability to blend seemingly disparate elements into their sound, overwhelmingly heavy and soothing at the same time: blackened aggression stands alongside gothic-doom sections without either sounding out of place.

Music Video – The Last Flower – https://youtu.be/W_LV8-Mz8qA

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Music Video – Darkness Won’t Take Me – https://youtu.be/zjY8Wztnq-k

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Album Stream:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/vWOcwJYjhq8

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3ZckbMW​

Album order (Digital, CD, Vinyl) – https://linktr.ee/thelossofbeauty

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Track Listing:​
1. Transitory – 1:20
2. Destination Woe – 4:52
3. The Last Flower – 4:59
4. Darkness Won’t Take Me – 4:14
5. Nothing Left To Burn – 4:55
6. Old Scars – 4:23
7. The First Son – 2:17
8. A Nature In Disguise – 6:26
9. My Darkest Years – 4:56
10. Fading As One – 5:19
11. A New Death Is Born – 4:54
Album Length: 48:40
Bonus Tracks (CD and digital only)
12. Underwater Oddity – 4:18
13. Blazing Sunlight – 1:57

Shores Of Null is:
Davide Straccione – Vocals
Gabriele Giaccari – Guitars
Raffaele Colace – Guitars
Matteo Capozucca – Bass
Emiliano Cantiano – Drums

For more info: Spikerot.com | Shoresofnull.com
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About: Shores of Null stand out from their contemporaries with their ability to blend seemingly disparate elements into their sound, overwhelmingly heavy and soothing at the same time: blackened aggression stands alongside gothic-doom sections without either sounding out of place. Their music can be both melancholic yet majestic, made of chorale-like guitar textures across the instrument’s entire range, sustained by a powerful rhythmic section and punctuated by a refined mixture of clean and growled vocals, along with extensive use of pleasing vocal harmonies which have become the band’s trademark through the years.

The Rome-based metal band has been an unwavering presence within the metal underground since their musical outset in 2013, churning out three impressive records: the melodic and somber “Quiescence” (Candlelight, 2014), the darker and more complex “Black Drapes For Tomorrow” (Candlelight/Spinefarm, 2017), and finally their most ambitious work to date “Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying)” (Spikerot Records, 2020), a 38-minute long opus which continues to prove the band’s willingness to go off the beaten path while creating their ultimate doom manifesto.

The band’s fourth album “The Loss Of Beauty”, recorded during the same sessions of “Beyond The Shores”, was released in March of 2023.

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Metal Hammer writers’ top metal albums of 2023 – Edwin McFee – #20 – Shores of Null – The Loss of Beauty

“Once again, Shores of Null continue to impress with yet another slab of high-quality doom/death that seems the quintet on an upwards trajectory. Their “Alice in Chains gone doom” recipe needs no repairing, thank you kindly, and while they’ve been around for nearly a decade, it’s still exciting to see where they go from here, because it still feels like The Loss of Beauty is hinting at even greater things to come. Add this to your overcast morning breakfast coffee moments, or your sunny afternoon chillout sessions.” – Angry Metal Guy​
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​“With The Loss of Beauty, Shores of Null have released a hot contender for my album of the year, which I can warmly recommend to every fan of melancholic metal with doom, gothic, melodic death and black metal influences! I give this masterpiece the highest grade!” – Soundmagnet Magazin​
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​“I highly recommend spending a quiet hour listening to the record with headphones.” – Powermetal.de​
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​“It is a highly entertaining set of songs that comes together well nonetheless and leads to an emotional impact upon the listener. Fans of melancholic doom metal will find a lot to like here.” – Metal Bite​
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​“with this new work, the Shores Of Null have shown all their majestic talent: The Loss Of Beauty is an album that mixes evil and joy, clarity and impurity, melodies and distortions with extreme dexterity. An album that will attract you thanks to its enchanting idyllic and romantic scores but which will make you unleash as soon as the rough and atrocious parts come into play: a record capable of transporting the interlocutor into a mystical and fairy environment but simultaneously unhealthy and distressing. Nothing to add: listen to them and I’m sure you will have yourselves confirmed everything I said!” – Metal Wave​
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​“”The Loss Of Beauty” has not lost its beautiful melodies And it is exactly this mix that SHORES OF NULL keep to the end of the album… “The Loss Of Beauty” convinces by far Stretches through its refreshing heterogeneity. Straccione’s very strong vocal performance does the rest.” – Metal.de​
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​“The Loss Of Beauty offers melancholic dark metal with a wide range of influences, from gothic metal to doom metal to melodic black/death metal. With frequent use of clean vocals and deep growls. A must for fans of Paradise Lost, Amorphis and Enslaved.” – Metalogy

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0 EPK – Cell Press – Cages (2024) (The Ghost Is Clear Records)(Ancient Temple Recordings)(No List Records)

  • January 23, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Cell Press · EPKs

EPK – Cell Press – Cages (2024) (The Ghost Is Clear Records)(Ancient Temple Recordings)(No List Records)

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“We think (and hope) that folks who enjoyed our first EP will be pleased with this offering and the next evolution of our sound and auditory trajectory. We are trying to offer a full-length album with no filler from start to end and are appealing to our listeners to embrace an almost passe era where bands present collections of songs that are meant to be listened to altogether and that fit and tell a complete story, with each song being individual chapters to that story.” – Cell Press

For fans of KEN Mode, Unsane, Keelhaul, Burnt By The Sun, Yautja

Band: Cell Press
Album Title: Cages
Release Date: March 8, 2024
Label: The Ghost Is Clear Records (Vinyl), Ancient Temple Recordings (Vinyl), No List Records (Cassette)
Distribution: Distro Kid

Facebook.com/cellpressmtl | Instagram.com/celllpresss | Twitter.com/celllpresss

https://linktr.ee/cellpress | Cellpress.bandcamp.com | Spotify

Canadian Campus Radio Charts – The National Top 50 – #34 – Cell Press (Earshot) – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Canadian Campus Radio Charts – The National Loud Chart – #3 Cell Press (Earshot) – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

“An album that prides itself on being an old school sludge-fest and manages to deliver the goods from start to finish, Cages finds one of Montreal’s best live acts in fine form. With blistering riffs, gut-wrenching vocals and a few unexpected twists, Cages captures Cell Press at their height, the ultimate sludge metal experience that captures their on-stage fury… Cages is a no bullshit record, an exciting new chapter in the story of Cell Press that promises a bevy of possible avenues. Sludge rarely sounds so invigorating.” – Exclaim!

“Are you looking for the perfect soundtrack for a grueling weightlifting session on Doomsday? Well, look no further, as Montréal’s Cell Press concocts an edgy-yet-sophisticated ooze of jazzy punk, grindcore, noise rock, and sludge on the debut LP Cages, that’ll have your muscles burning hotter than the world around you.” – Pan M 360

“The song (Original Uranium Baby) is indeed a hook monster that will get your muscles jumping, but the hooks are mangled and the beats don’t consistently follow a straight line. It sounds stripped-down, as lots of catchy music often does, but it mutates as it goes. There’s a heavy throbbing and punching quality to the bass lines, and the riffing seems to blare, quiver, and lurch in differing phases of derangement, while the drumming comes off-kilter just enough to enhance the song’s bamboozling qualities, and the swift fills add to its electric effects. As the music works its odd magic, and begins to seem like a big ugly bulldozer out of control, a voice howls and screams in a throat-shredding combination of fury and madness.” – No Clean Singing

“An abrasive set of songs, Cages is a brutal listen which musically leans more on influences from the rougher side of the hardcore and metal worlds. Tracks like “Dark Side of the North” and “Recoil (A Collective Behaviour of Violence) tackle subjects like the lack of clean drinking water in the Northern Communities of Canada (the former) and gun control / American Mass Murder (the latter). Unsurprisingly, this raw, honest, ugly look at life, is sonically matched by a soundtrack that is equally as harsh.” – V13

“‘Kissed by a Morose on Mont Royal’ is a banger.” – Overtone Magazine

“Cages is nothing if not pure sonic chaos distilled into a surprisingly palatable if not refreshing listening experience. It opens with “Adult Baptisms” and hits you with as much force as the cops taking an Enforcer to the door of the wrong person’s apartment, knocking out at least two of your teeth and bruising your sternum. A blistering meditation on the zealous way some people buy into the lies sold by the media to influence our thoughts and opinions, it perfectly encapsulates what it feels like to be constantly tasked to dig through the mud to find the truth and then to fight for your life to defend it. In short, for an opening track, this one is absolutely brutal.” – Noob Heavy

“These guys promised good things on their debut EP and “Cages” sees them following through in workmanlike style. A band that fans of EYEHATEGOD and CHERUBS both can appreciate.” – Wormwood Chronicles

“a muscular nine-song full-length titled Cages. Drawing on a gnarly mix of metal, hardcore, and sludge” – Some Party

“The head f*** that is “Blue Royale” is a backwards tune with a sample that might make you feel like your brain is about to implode but feels in keeping with the straight jacket wearing patient depicted by Sean Arsenian in the cover art. They say that art reflects life and that’s perfectly true with this… Mark McGee saves his finest kit performance until the albums grand finale with “Things They Do in France“, a song about love lost and how good it could have been if it wasn’t so toxic to which we can all relate. Playing with textures and tempos, this one twists and contorts with alarming regularity before the downtempo finish which can only be described as a Chef’s Kiss moment. Heed the warning. Cell Press have something to say. – Metal Noise

What the press has said about Cell Press’ 2020 Self-Titled EP:

“From the grooves on “Piss Police” to the odd-timed melodic chords of “Blacked Out in Verdun,” everything moves in unexpected ways. All of this is perfectly set to the backdrop of PQ’s uniquely cackled screams… Cell Press is a great sludge metal EP that reminds the listener of the best aspects of this sub-genre. This EP makes the future appear bright for what is to come from this band. 8/10″ – Exclaim!

“You know that feeling, when you spin a new record for the first time and it just fucking destroys you? Well today I am happy to report, Cell Press outta Montreal have truly delivered the goods with their debut self titled EP.  I mean fuck, is it any wonder this band rules, when they can boast members from the likes of The Great Sabatini, Biipiigwan, I Hate Sally, Architect. With their self-titled release, Cell Press give zero fucks about accessibility, instead they focus on delivering punishing aggression with a melting pot of sludge metal, noise rock, and grindcore.” – The Sludgelord

“a perfect showcase of their unique sound and style and leaves you wanting to hear more from the band. Their total disregard for the limitations of genres and boundaries results in the EP blending noise, grindcore, sludge, punk, groove and dark ambient among other influences. They perfectly blend raw aggression with groove and melody and aren’t afraid to shift gears to play with ambience and noise.” – Cave Dweller Music

“Warm fuzzy guitar tones bring a touch of the Sabbath to “Piss Police” with broken chords and momentary pauses giving the kind of sound that Raging Speedhorn look for to accompany the rampant venting screams of the vocals that unapologetically roar along during the montage.” – Metal Noise

“Cell Press’s debut self titled EP is definitely an interesting listen. I didn’t expect it to take me on the journey which it did. An aggressive sound runs throughout showing that this band don’t play by the rules, they’re making music the way they want to.” – The Independent Voice

“Noisy and enjoyable, I give this Cell Press effort high marks. I am a Punk fan from the beginning, and I hear those roots here, certainly in the attitude, even if the category is technically off. The disenfranchisement is very appealing. Recommended.” – Flying Fiddle Sticks

Canadian College Radio Loud Charts for – Cell Press – Self-Titled (EP) (2020) :
#1 – National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 (Earshot)
#3 – January 2021 – Top 20 Loud – National Loud Chart (Earshot)
#6 – National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 (Earshot)
#1 – National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 (Earshot)
#1 – National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 (Earshot)
#5 – December 2020 – Top 20 Loud – National Loud Chart (Earshot)
#2 – National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 (Earshot)
#3 – National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 (Earshot)
#10 – National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 (Earshot)

Band: Cell Press
Album Title: Cages
Release Date: March 8, 2024
Label: The Ghost Is Clear Records (Vinyl), Ancient Temple Recordings (Vinyl), No List Records (Cassette)
Distribution: Distro Kid

Track Listing:
1. Adult Baptisms (3:12)
2. Kissed by a Morose on Mont Royal (3:14)
3. Original Uranium Baby (2:48)
4. Dark Side of the North (4:02)
5. JOI to the World (4:01)
6. Disco Naps on the Devil’s Bedpost – (4:08)
7. Blue Royale – (3:31)
8. Recoil (A Collective Behaviour of Violence) – (3:51)
9. Things They Do in France – (4:35)
Album Length: 33:22

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Cell Press
• All songs written by: Cell Press
• Engineered by: Sean Pearson (Cursed, Shallow ND, Fiftywatthead) @ Boxcar Sound Recording
• Additional guitars tracked at Unfamous Audio; engineered by Paul Edwards
• Mixed by: Scott Evans (Kowloon Walled City, Town Portal, Great Falls) @ Antisleep Audio
• Mastered by: Carl Saff (Ken Mode, Blacklisters, Fu Manchu, Childbite) @ Saff Mastering
• Album Artwork by: Wurmzilla
• Music is Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album Band Line Up:
PQ – Vocals
Sean Arsenian – Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Mark McGee – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
PQ – Vocals
Sean Arsenian – Guitar, Vocals
Mark McGee – Drums
Tristan Dorrington-Meehan – Bass

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About The Album Artwork:

The cover art is a painting made by guitarist Sean (aka Wurmzilla) depicting an inpatient in a psychiatric ward. The style of the rendering is attempting to express the fragility and mania of the person, and some of the ideas in the songs.

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

Cages as a whole album is a collection of songs with different themes and vibes. Written over the span of two years (2021-2022) when the world was changing rapidly as was our personal lives. Certain peaks and valleys through those years influenced the songs and the songwriting. Cages is an angry, gritty unapologetic look at the world through our eyes and expressed through our voices and instrumentation for your ears.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

Adult Baptisms –  Questioning modern media and misinformation in a world in which a tsunami of news and information bombards us every waking hour. What is real and what is not? Adult Baptisms would refer to people developing a religious fervor and cult-like view based on lies influenced by the opinion of a news corporation or the editorial take of a media personality.

Kissed by a Morose on Mont Royal – Opining on the contagiousness of mood and depression and the cloudiness of perception when in such a state.

Original Uranium Baby- A dystopian tale set in the town of Elliot Lake, Ontario in the year 2088.

Dark Side of the North- Expressing fury over the lack of clean drinking water for the northern communities in Canada which has been promised and then ignored over several election cycles and calling for change now.

JOI to the World is a song about hopelessness and the acceptance that things will never get better.

Disco Naps on the Devil’s Bedpost- a song about addiction and pushing the line of consumption more and more. Testing and tempting death by sticking one’s finger right in its face, daring it to make the move.

Recoil (A Collective Behaviour of Violence)- Exploring and questioning American-made mass murder and gun culture, broken promises by politicians, and the willful blindness and gross ignorance of 2A advocates and political lobbyists.

Things they do in France – A song about lost love and what could have been had it not been so toxic.

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Fun Facts:

The members of the band have individually recorded at Boxcar Sound Recording in Hamilton, Ontario with sound engineer Sean Pearson a combined total of one dozen times between this band and their other projects (The Great Sabatini, Swarm of Spheres & Cruickshank).

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Cell Press is a Montreal-based band that formed in 2019. They play a sort of burly noise-rock that leans more on the hardcore and metal side of the swamp. They took their name from the 2001 Russian prison documentary “The Mark Of Cain”. The brutal humanity of that film is reflected in the music… on the surface, it’s raw and punishing, but there are complexities and nuances revealed once the surface noise has been embraced. Members have played in a myriad of punk, metal, and hardcore bands such as The Great Sabatini, Biipiigwan, I Hate Sally, The Chariot, Animal Ethics, Architect, Swarm Of Spheres, and Angles. Cages is their first full-length album, recorded at Boxcar Sound Recording in Hamilton, ON, and due out in early 2024.

“We are very happy to announce our first full-length album “Cages”.  This album has been in the works for the last three years, taking two years to write and one year to record, mix, master, and find the right partners to work with on the release. This album jumps all over the place thematically from demanding clean drinking water for the people in the northern communities in Canada to dystopian fiction in which the radioactive bones of the dead are used as currency, to addressing the current state of “truth” and what we consume as information on a daily basis and how it has been dividing society to the point that it is almost reminiscent of a holy war with men and political affiliations taking the place of gods.

Despite this diversity in lyrical themes throughout the album, the music pulls it all together from start to finish with relentlessly punishing guitars and drums. The aesthetic of our cover art is once again designed and painted by our guitar player, Sean Arsenian (aka Wurmzilla) who has a real knack for visualizing what the music on our album would look like translated into art.  We are very proud of this album and are looking very forward to releasing it to your ears!”

Discography:
2024 – Cages – LP
2021 – Split LP w/ Anthesis, Botfly, Greber & Clouds Become Oceans
2020 – Self-titled- EP

Shared Stage with: Greber, Ken Mode, Frail Body, Diner Drugs, Fuck the Facts. Glowing Orb, Skumstrike

0 WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA Announces 2024 Battle Rounds – One Band To Rule Them All & Play Wacken Open Air

  • January 23, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 23, 2024

WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA Announces 2024 Battle Rounds

– One Band To Rule Them All & Play Wacken Open Air 2024 –

WMBC Trailer – https://youtu.be/b55Fh5Vo64k​

One band to rule them all! With hundreds of submissions from bands across the country, Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce a majority of their 2024 battles with more to follow with dates and bands. All the battles are listed by participating cities (please note Ottawa bands will be hosted at Montreal rounds). The national final will be held in Edmonton, AB on May 25th.

Bands that have been selected to participate in the battles will have the chance to win their performance slot as the only independent Canadian band to be crowned champion and perform at International Battle at one of the world’s most prestigious and largest metal festivals Wacken Open Air (July 31st – August 3rd) (Attendance of over 80,000 people in Wacken, Germany for over 30 years).​

The winning band receives the following:
– A slot at the 2024 Wacken Open Air Festival.
– Full professional backline provided.
– $1,000 CAD towards flights to Germany.
– VIP camping at the festival.

Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2024 Battle Rounds:

VANCOUVER
SAT, FEBRUARY 24 – THE COBALT
Arrow in the Quiver, Mediaslaves, Kayas, Krypteia, Shattered Throne
https://www.facebook.com/events/1394977157762953======
EDMONTON
ROUND 1 – THU, FEBRUARY 1 – STARLITE ROOM
WINNER – FALL OF EARTH
Malicious Intent, Fall of Earth, The Usual Suspects, Heir To Ash
​https://www.facebook.com/events/740225274703866/​
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EDMONTON
ROUND 2 – THU, FEBRUARY 15 – STARLITE ROOM
Boneyard, All Was Lost, Ashes of Yggdrasil, Age of Ashes
https://www.facebook.com/events/1306104580046948/
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EDMONTON
ROUND 3 – THU, FEBRUARY 22 – STARLITE ROOM
Reket Betties, Burried Beneith, The Judge The Jurror, Call of The Siren
https://www.facebook.com/events/816110603609527/
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CALGARY
ROUND 1 – THU, JANUARY 25 – DICKENS
WINNER = DIVIDE THE DEAD
Divide The Dead, Mors Sanctorum, Passing Pluto
​https://www.facebook.com/events/1041416670452096/​
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CALGARY
ROUND 2 – THU, FEBRUARY 8 – DICKENS
A Mile West, Hooker Spit, Reduced To Rubble, Victoria Lies
https://www.facebook.com/events/850505983430501/
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CALGARY
ROUND 3 – THU, FEBRUARY 22 – DICKENS
Goar, Infrastrvctvre, Neon Detour, and Rising Tempest
https://www.facebook.com/events/263060210015600/
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OSHAWA
ROUND – FRI, FEBRUARY 9 – ATRIA BAR
Beguiler, Gravearth, Incarnatus, Divine Curse
​https://www.facebook.com/events/931267525322604/​
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HAMILTON
ROUND – SAT, FEBRUARY 10 – MAINSTAGE REHEARSAL STUDIOS
Atria, 30 immolated ; 16 returned, Kings In Graves, Savelene, Flidais
​https://www.facebook.com/events/337866369078276/​
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TORONTO ROUND 1 – SAT, FEBRUARY 17 – BOVINE SEX CLUB
Phantom Lung, Out of Spite, Bloody Monroe, Deafened
​https://www.facebook.com/events/763470685628572/​
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TORONTO
ROUND 2 – SAT, FEBRUARY 24 – HARD LUCK
Rippr’d, Devilwitch, LÜZR, Reformatory
​https://www.facebook.com/events/2046971162655827/​
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TORONTO
ROUND 3 – FRIDAY, MARCH 1 – HARD LUCK
The Ocean Cure, Xephyr, Kozen, Jaodae
https://www.facebook.com/events/870248178174962/
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TORONTO
ONTARIO FINAL – FRI, APRIL 19 – RIVOLI
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MONTREAL
ROUND 1 – SAT, FEBRUARY 17 – PIRANHA BAR
Zero State, Kapitur, Deadwood, I, Apokalpyse
https://www.facebook.com/events/1626854771389759/
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MONTREAL
ROUND 2 – SAT, MARCH 2 – PIRANHA BAR
Cries of Blood, The Listener, The Occult, Drowning in Blood
https://www.facebook.com/events/766020401621712/
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MONTREAL
ROUND 3 – FRI, MARCH 29 – PIRANHA BAR
Dead Velvet, Dismayed, The Aphelion, Red Raven Chaos
https://www.facebook.com/events/1152220232431148/

MONTREAL
EASTERN FINAL – FRI, APRIL 26 – PIRANHA BAR
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QUEBEC CITY
ROUND – FRI, FEBRUARY 23 – LA SOURCE DE LA MARTINIÈRE
Ageless Madness, Vormir, Polygraph, Turbo
https://www.facebook.com/events/1110642779961164/

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NATIONAL FINAL
SAT, MAY 25 – STARLITE ROOM, EDMONTON, AB

Info:

The 2023 battles hosted over sixty participating bands from across Canada with Trois-Rivières, QC’s STRIGAMPIRE being selected to represent the country at the international battle that hosts 29 other participating countries at Wacken Open Air. At the 2023 WMBC national final, STRIGAMPIRE performed alongside Western Canadian finalist NECHT (Calgary, AB) and Ontario finalist EATEN BY SHARKS (St. Catharines, ON).

The Wacken Metal Battle Canada national final was held in Toronto, ON on May 13th at Lee’s Palace where the three final bands from Western, Central, and Eastern Canada were judged on various categories of professionalism and musicianship by a panel of experienced industry professionals that included Pedro Almeida (A&P Reacts), Antonio Almeida (A&P Reacts), Noel Peters (Inertia Entertainment), Tim Henderson (BraveWords), Thorsteinn Kolbeinsson (Wacken Metal Battle Iceland), Sarah Lutz (Looters), Kevin Michaud (Front Row Promotions), Luc Laine (CFLX 95.5 FM – Alerte Metallique), Rae Chatten (Rock’n Roam, Live Nation), Mark Tremblay (Metal on Metal Podcast) and JJ Tartaglia (Wacken Metal Battle Canada).

Since 2013, with a pause year in 2017 and 2020 due to COVID-19, Wacken Metal Battle Canada has hosted battles across the country to send one independent metal band to perform at the world’s largest metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany. 2019 saw the festival celebrate its 30th anniversary, but due to Covid, the 2020 and 2021 editions were both canceled. As the metal community regains its strength, Wacken Open Air 2024 will be the 33rd edition of the festival and will be held from July 31st – August 3rd. The 2024 event is already sold out with a line-up that includes Scorpions, Amon Amarth, Blind Guardian, In Extremo, Pain, Beast In Black, and many more. Details here.

Strigampire joins the list of previous winners The Slyde (Toronto, ON – 2019), Centuries of Decay (Toronto, ON – 2018), Profaner (Hamilton, ON – 2016), Vesperia (Toronto, ON – 2015), Mutank (Montreal, QC – 2014), Crimson Shadows (Toronto, ON – 2013).

2023 battles were hosted in Vancouver, BC, Edmonton, AB, Calgary, AB, Toronto, ON, Hamilton, ON, Ottawa, ON, Montreal, QC, and Quebec City, QC.

About:

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance to win their spot among 29 other countries’ champions, and represent Canada in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air. The battles have been hosted at the festival for over a decade giving independent bands the opportunity to showcase their talents to an international audience along with the chance to win multiple prizes.

How it works:
​Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will move forward to the Canadian national final (date and city to be determined). The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the Wacken Open Air 2024 and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.

Rules for participation: https://www.metal-battle.com/rules/​

Links:​
​Metal-Battle.com​​
​Facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada.Official​
​Twitter.com/MetalBattleCan​
​Instagram.com/MetalBattleCanada.Official​

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Promoter Partners:​
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