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0 VIDEO ALERT: Metal-Rules Premiere THE ORDER OF CHAOS Music Video ‘Apocalypse Moon’

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VIDEO ALERT: Metal-Rules Premiere THE ORDER OF CHAOS Music Video ‘Apocalypse Moon’

L-R – Barrett Klesko – Bass, Simon Fallon – Guitar, Amanda Kiernan – Vocals, John Saturley – Guitar, Tim Prevost – Drums – Photo Credit Fadeback Studios
Edmonton, AB’s power metal quintet THE ORDER OF CHAOS has teamed up withMetal-Rules.com for the premiere of their new music video and title track ‘Apocalypse Moon’ from their upcoming album being released on July 24th in North America and later this year in Europe via German label Killer Metal Records to follow 2013’s Sexwitch EP. The album was recorded/mixed and mastered at the Physics Lab by Terry Paholek in Edmonton and features twelve brand new tracks that showcase the talent and diversity of one of Canada’s up and coming heavy metal bands. The album features Amanda Kiernan (Into Eternity) on vocals, John Simon Fallon and John Saturley on guitar, Tim Prevost on drums and Duncan Hickerty on bass guitar whom has been recently replaced by Barrett Klesko of All Else Fails for live performances.
Barrett Klesko also runs FadeBack Studios United and directed and edited the video with choreography by Maria Harrigan and makeup by Molly Anna.
“The Concept behind the Apocalypse Moon music video is the cycle of rebirth. Mankind’s strength is tempered in the the depths of personal darkness.” comments director and new bassist Barrett Klesko.
To watch the video, please visit the following link: http://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/2015/06/03/the-order-of-chaos-premiere-of-their-music-video-apocalypse-moon/

Track Listing: The Order of Chaos – Apocalypse Moon
1. The Anthem of Pain
2. Death After Life
3. Indoctrination
4. Downfall
5. Evil Surrounds Me
6. Survival of The Richest
7. Apocalypse Moon
8. The Venom
9. Sexwitch
10. Victim of Circumstance
11. Deceiver
12. The Devil That You Know
About:
Chaos and Order, two seemingly opposing forces that, when observed closely enough, work together subtly to create art in its most divine form. Enter The Order of Chaos, a highly regarded and well respected heavy metal tour de force from the northern wastelands of Alberta Canada. For the last 10 years, trudging through the snow covered landscape, this band has cut its teeth in the most demanding gigging environment this side of the equator. Now, bringing their unique, fresh and well developed sound to a style of music so saturated with sound-a-likes and copy cats, The Order of Chaos has their sights set across the Atlantic Ocean on the homeland of Heavy Metal… Europe.
With two albums and an EP under their belt, the band is prepared to unleash a torrent of brand new material that will redefine genres and carve a path no heavy metal band has even attempted to produce. Meet Amanda Kiernan, a hurricane of live intensity and energy unmatched by her peers. From soaring melodic choruses to gritty, in your face thrash she doesn’t let up for a moment. Her unique take on metal vocals and prowess as a hybrid singer has affirmed her place in metal history. Backed by the duelling guitar virtuosity of John Simon Fallon and John Saturley, and the brick wall rhythm section of Duncan Hickerty and Tim Prevost, this band is something that must truly be seen to be believed, (just ask anyone who has attended their shows).
In September of 2012, after signing with Red Lion Music, The Order of Chaos made their first appearance overseas, stunning fans at the Turock Open Air Festival and in clubs across central Europe. Then again, just seven months later they returned with Vicious Rumors supporting them on their Electric Punishment Tour, gaining many new fans and quickly securing a solid reputation as a phenomenal live act to behold.
With the future looking bright, the determination to succeed, and the creative talent to put forth a fresh sound for heavy metal lovers everywhere, The Order of Chaos is primed for an assault on stages, record stores and headbangers everywhere.
Shared stage w/:
Godsmack, Vicious Rumors, Rage, Helstar, Ensiferum, Sonata Arctica, A Perfect Circle, 3 Inches of Blood, Paul Di’Anno, Iron Saviour, Circle II Circle, Ripper Owens
For more info, please visit the following links:
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“I recommend this record for all the fans of the old school heavy/speed/thrash metal fans, and even the speed/black metal fans will enjoy the energy of the vocals in this record. Every single solo and every insane scream in this record are worthy listening, so if you wish to relive the old school heavy metal energy into the building, then blow the speakers with this CD and keep the old school spirit alive!” http://www.jorzine.com
“the unbeatable combination of old school metal, coupled with thrash influences and Amanda’s dominating presence create an interesting piece of work with great variety that would excite and interest listeners that don’t pay attention to labels.” Rock Pages, Greece
“Their first album “The Order Of Chaos” was released in 2009 and was much respected in Canada. With “Burn These Dreams” there is a disc which offers an exciting, well-crafted mix of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. While still committed to the metal, but virtuosic and more varied.” – Stormbringer Austria
“This cd is like heroin, you get the hit of Burn These Dreams and you will not be able to stop listening to it. 2012 has really produced some fucking amazing music and this cd almost heads the class, what a killer cd. This is very cool.” JamesD, wickedchannel.com
0 NEWS: VESPERIA Posts Teaser For Upcoming Music Video ‘The Western Tempests’ + Cross Canada Tour Dates

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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – June 3, 2015
RIYL = Septicflesh, Wintersun, Arcturus, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Finntroll, Black Dahlia Murder



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06.06 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House (Wacken Battle Final) – Event info here.
06.08 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar – Event info here.
06.09 – Charlottetown, PE – Hot Shot’s – Event info here.
06.11 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub – Event info here.
06.12 – Moncton, NB – Esquire Tavern – Event info here.
06.13 – Fredericton, NB – Charlotte St. Arts Centre – Event info here.
06.16 – Belleville, ON – Belle Pub
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07.10 – Oshawa, ON – The Moustache Club – Event info here. w/ Arbor (Wisconsin black metal), Blastomycosis & Conquer
07.11 – Sudbury, ON – venue TBA
07.12 – Winnipeg, MB – The Zoo (w/ Laika) – Event info here.
07.13 – Saskatoon, SK – Venue tba (w/ Laika)
07.14 – Edmonton, AB – DV8 (w/ Laika) – Event info here.
07.16 – Calgary, AB – Distortion (w/ Laika)
07.18 – Armstrong, BC – Armstrong Metalfest – Event info here.
07.21 – Brandon, MB – North Hill Inn
07.23 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Algonquin Hotel – Event info here.
07.25 – TBA, ON – Venue TBA

2 – The Western Tempests
3 – In the Hall of the Mountain King
0 On the joylessness of much metal, plus: Titans Eve
0 NEWS: OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA Line Up Additions: Dysentery, System Shit, Tentacles + M.O.D. Cancel Performance

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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – June 2, 2015
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OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA Line Up Additions: Dysentery, System Shit, Tentacles + M.O.D. Cancel Performance
Invading one of North America’s most brutal and lively metal scenes Montreal, QC from August 20-23, Obscene Extreme America announces more bands to this year’s line up along with some unfortunate news that M.O.D. has cancelled their appearance due the band ending its journey as stated by front man Billy Milano.
“After a long hard ride of 30 years, I have decided to not release the new M.O.D. record. To not continue on a live tour schedule of any type and spend my time on the things in life that matter. Family and love.
Announced this week are:
A SLAMMING DEATH METAL ARMOURED VEHICLE ON THE WAY TO DESTROY OEFA! DYSENTERY!!!
The classic ultra-heavy & headbanging death metal grooves of Dysentery feel like someone catapulting a bunch of flaming bricks wrapped in barbed wire right into your fucking face. Kick ass brutal deathgrind enhanced with catchy slamming riffs & sexy as fuck guttural vocals. Running since 2002, Dysentery have never been so primed to crush your faces. SLAM SLAM SLAM!!!
HALIFAX OLD SCHOOL CRUSTCORE AT ITS FINEST!!! SYSTEM SHIT!!!!
Started as a joke in 1988, became one of the classic cult crust/hardcore acts in Canada. SYSTEM SHIT brings a perfect blend of grindcore into the meanest angry hardcore punk you can find.
Even if they’re not “politicaly correct” like they said, they still share a passion about shitting on the system and on all that fucking hatred that is present in this world throughout some of the most vocal cords ripping screams you will be able to endure. Be there because they don’t play much often around here.
Tentacles, TENTACLES, TENTAAAACLEEEEEESSS!!!
New York death/grind monsters TENTACLES!!! will invade the island of Montreal this summer to raise hell with a full blown death metal assault. It’s angry, it’s hungry. Any virgin ears of that style of music won’t be spared of the merciless musical extermination. An orgy of blasting sounds is what you will get. So run away for your life, or fight for it in Tentacles moshpit.
Current fest line up:
ABDICATE – Usa
AGATHOCLES – Belgium
AGGRESSION – Canada
ARCHAGATHUS – Canada
BIOLOGICAL MONSTROSITY – Canada
BROKEN HOPE – Usa
CORRUPT LEADERS – Canada
CREATIVE WASTE – Saudia Arabia
DEBONED – Canada
DECHE-CHARGE – Canada
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION – France
DROPDEAD – Usa
DYSENTERY – Usa
FATAL FLAW – Canada
FUCK THE FACTS – Canada
FULL OF HELL – Usa
G.O.D. – Canada
GOEMAGOT – Usa
HARD CHARGER – Canada
HOLY COST – Canada
HOMEWRECKER – Usa
HOMOLKA – Canada
IMMOLATION – Usa
INHUMATE – France
JIG-AI – Czech republic
MAGRUDERGRIND – Usa
MALIGNANCY – Usa
MESRINE – Canada
M.O.D. – Usa
MORPHEUS DESCENDS – Usa
MOTHER BRAIN – Usa
NAPALM RAID – Canada
NOISEM – Usa
OBSOLETE MANKIND – Canada
POWERCUP – Canada
PSYCHO – Usa
PUTRESCENCE – Canada
PUTRID PILE – Usa
RUMPELSTILTSKIN GRINDER – Usa
SACCAGE – Canada
SCHIRENC PLAYS PUNGENT STENCH – Austria
SOIL OF IGNORANCE – Canada
SOOTHSAYER – Canada
TALK-SICK – Canada
TENTACLES – Usa
THE DRIP – Usa
TOTAL FUCKING DESTRUCTION – Usa
TRAP THEM – Usa
WHO CARES? – Canada
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OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA 2015 Schedule
Thursday AUGUST 20 – PRE-FEST, start 7 pm, approx. 10 bands
TRH Bar
3699, Boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, Québec
Friday AUGUST 21, start 1 pm, approx. 20 bands
Théâtre TELUS, 1280 St-Denis / coin Ste-Catherine, Montréal, Québec
Saturday AUGUST 22, start 1 pm, approx. 20 bands
Théâtre TELUS
1280 St-Denis / coin Ste-Catherine, Montréal, Québec
Sunday AUGUST 23 – AFTERSHOW, start 5 pm, approx. 5-10 bands
Katacombes
1635 Boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2S9
www.facebook.com/coopkatacombes
About:
Obscene Extreme Festival comes to Canada! August 20-23, the Obscene Extreme World Tour will be stopping by Montreal, Quebec for a weekend of extreme music madness!
Get your gore grind banana suit ready, put on your gas mask or your most comfortable stage diving costume and get psyched for a wide selection of underground acts. The first Canadian edition of this DIY party will bring the best of grindcore, crust, punk, death, thrash, hardcore, and everything in-between to the stage.
The Obscene Extreme Festival began in the Czech Republic in 1999, and over the past 16 years, more than 700 bands from all over the world have rocked its stage. The Obscene Extreme World Tour was born 2 years ago out of the desire to bring the carnage to extreme music fans worldwide. After Mexico, Indonesia, Australia, and Japan, the festival is bringing the blasting madness of Obscene Extreme to Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Get ready for a 4 day trip of fast, brutal, and destructive musical violence.
5 reasons the Obscene Extreme World Tour is going to blow your mind:
1. Truly underground.
Obscene Extreme is one of the few truly underground festivals to unite big, genre-defining bands, and small, cult bands.
2. Vegan-friendly.
Whatever you do or don’t do, believe or practice, you’re welcome at Obscene Extreme.
3. Fair ticket price.
No massive booking agent or energy drink mega-festival bullshit, Obscene Extreme is affordable for everyone.
4. No shitty rules, no shitty security.
Stage diving, stage invasions and more, all welcome. Obscene Extreme treats you like people and doesn’t stop you having fun.
5. Grindcore carnival.
Wear a gasmask, dress as a goregrind banana, Obscene Extreme is more than a festival – it’s a party!
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0 NEWS: Canadian Grindcore Masters FUCK THE FACTS Unleash New Track ‘Solitude’ From Upcoming Album ‘Desire Will Rot’ Due Out August 25th

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L-R – Topon Das – Guitar, Marc Bourgon – Bass/Vocals, Mélanie Mongeon – Vocals, Mathieu Vilandré – Drums, Johnny Ibay – Guitar – Photo Credit: Dave Levitt

0 Leave The Living & Witch of The Waste Featured on Monsters & Metal Episode #32
0 EPK – Hibria – XX (2016) (Test Your Metal Records)
Hibria – XX (2016)
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Release Date: Friday, August 9, 2016
LABEL: Test Your Metal Records
DISTRIBUTION: Test Your Metal Records
For fans of Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Pantera, Megadeth, Deep Purple
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Album Length: 40:40

08/10 Vancouver, BC – The Red Room
08/22 Subury, ON – The Asylum

HIBRIA is a Brazilian power metal band formed in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul in 1996. The band has grown in popularity in their home country plus worldwide with the successful release of five albums and a live DVD that showcases their intense concert energy (if ya never seen them in person). Continuing their venture in 2016 with their very technical playing that’s fast, aggressive and catchy, HIBRIA returns with their sixth and latest release ‘XX’ to celebrate their 20 years in metal. The 20th anniversary album is slated for release on August 9th via Test Your Metal Record for North America to follow their 2015 self-titled album.
“HIBRIA’s soul is full of music. To celebrate our 20th anniversary we present to you ‘XX’. It’s heavy metal with no boundaries especially made for the fans. Can you feel it?”
Their releases have reached the #1 position on sales charts for HMV stores across Japan, which has lead them to be support for such bands as Metallica, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth plus perform at Rock in Rio in Brazil and Loud Park, Japan’s most important metal festival, where they shared the main stage with some of the world’s most known bands.
KEY FACTS:
* In October of 2013, HIBRIA was chosen to open BLACK SABBATH’S concert, in Porto Alegre/BR, on the ‘13’ Tour, playing to 30.000 people.
* In September of 2013, the band played at ROCK IN RIO, on the same day as Metallica, Alice in Chains, Ghost, Sepultura, Rob Zombie e Sebastian Bach.
* In September of 2013, the band played in Japan for the fifth time to promote their most recent release, Silent Revenge.
* In October of 2012, the band played for the second time at LOUD PARK (Japan).
* In April of 2011, HIBRIA played as the support act to OZZY OSBOURNE in the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte, in Brazil.
* In May of 2011, the band toured Asia for the third time in support of their third album, Blind Ride, playing in South Korea, China and in Japan, where the band shot a Live DVD in Tokyo.
* In January of 2010, HIBRIA was chosen to open METALLICA’s concert, in Porto Alegre/BR, on the World Magnetic Tour’ 10, playing to 25.000 people.
* In October of 2009, after their successful Collecting Skulls WTour, the band was invited to play in Japan again at LOUD PARK, playing to 15.000 headbangers, sharing the stage with some of the most important Metal bands of the world such as Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Judas Priest, among others. Besides playing at Loud Park, the band opened MEGADETH’s concert , in Nagoya.
* In May of 2009, the band started their international tour – Collecting Skulls WTour – to promote their second album – The Skull Collectors – playing in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Canada.
* The band’s previous album was Defying the Rules, and it brought the melodic lines from the 80?s, the speed from the 90?s and the 2000?s musicians skills. DTR was released in Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, Western Europe, Russia, Baltic States and Brazil.
* In Japan, DTR has been a best seller in the Heavy Metal category during 6 consecutive weeks in the retailing stores HMV in Japan, being for the whole period in the first position, and it’s been voted among the best of the year, both by the editors and the readers from the magazine BURRN.
Discography:
2015 – Self-Titled (Test Your Metal NA/ King JP/ Power Prog EU/ Urubuz BR)

2013 – Silent Revenge (Voice BR / King JP / AFM Records EUR)
Mixed By: Benhur Lima – Hibria Studios (Brazil)
Produced By: Renato Osorio
2012 – Blinded By Tokyo – Live DVD (Voice BR / King JP)
2011 – Blind Ride (Voice BR / King JP)
Mixed By: Willam Putney – The Machine Shop (U.S.A.)
Produced By: Diego Kasper
2008 – The Skull Collectors (Voice BR/ Spiritual Beast JP)
Mixed By: Achim Koehler – Indiscreet (Germany)
Produced By: Diego Kasper, Marco Panichi
2004 – Defying The Rules (Encore BR/ Spiritual Beast JP)
Mixed By: Piet Sielck – Powerhouse (Germany)
Produced By: Diego Kasper, Marco Panichi
Shared stage w/
Metallica, Megadeth, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath
Tours and Festivals
Rock in Rio (Brazil) – 2013
Headlining tour – Silent Revenge Tour (Japan)
Loud Park (Japan) – 2012
Headlining tour – DVD Blinded by Tokyo Shooting (Japan) – Shows in South Korea, China, Japan – 2011
Loud Park (Japan) – 2011
Collecting Skulls WTour – Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Canada – 2009
Against The Faceless Demo Tour – Germany, Belgium, Czech Republic, Poland, The Netherlands
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1 EPK – Pyramids On Mars – Echo Cosmic (2015)
Pyramids On Mars – Echo Cosmic (2015)
Release Date: September 8, 2015
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Tunecore
UPC CODE # 859714821728
For fans of Joe Satriani, Metallica, Meshuggah, Iron Maiden, Rush, Yngwie J Malmsteen, Steve Vai, Megadeth, Pink Floyd, David Gilmour
Booking: Kevin EstrellaKevin.estrella[@]hotmail.ca
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“Amazingly, Pyramids On Mars is the brainchild of just one man, a certain Kevin Estrella, who handles all instruments and drum programming. He truly is a virtuoso, however, unlike most virtuosos, he can write songs and play with feeling. His peers are the likes of Joe Satriani, Stevie Vai, Ritchie Blackmoor, Jimmy Page, and Randy Rhodes. Note that I said peers; he stands well on his own feet…I truly hope as many people hear this extraordinary album as possible—it truly is brilliant and deserves the widest possible audience.” – Hellbound
“PYRAMIDS ON MARS is the brainchild of Kevin Estrella. I immediately forgot this was a one-man project as soon as I started listening to new album Echo Cosmic…has a sound all its own. Derived of many styles, but still very unique…PYRAMIDS ON MARS, and Kevin Estrella have enough different sounds and feels to keep this entirely instrumental album interesting till the end…impressively so” – Amps And Green Screens
“If you’re a fan of talented and virtuous guitarists, it’s worth following this man. I recommend it!” – Metal Temple
“‘Echo Cosmic’ is a great trip through the immense and ever-expanding universe of guitar music.” – Merchants of Air
“Echo Cosmic is an engaging and interesting listen, which curates through the conceptive mind of Kevin Estrella.” – Kingston Music Reviews
“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
#5 – Top 30 albums: Aug 17 – Aug 23, 2015 – CKCU 89.1 FM (Ottawa)
“Echo Cosmic has so much going for it it’s hard to know where to start. It’s 10 tracks & a 55 minute journey into Estrellas mind, & what a mind it is. There’s so much going on I’m amazed he hasn’t imploded….Kevin Estrella demonstrates that not only is he a very accomplished guitar virtuoso BUT he’s genuinely multi talented playing all the instruments himself on this record.” – All About The Rock
“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
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
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Kevin Estrella
• All songs written by: Kevin Estrella
• Produced by: Kevin Estrella
• Mixed by: Kevin Estrella
• Mastered by: Kevin Estrella
• Single released: Battle for Rome
• CD Cover, Album Artwork: Nadia Wityk – Arlequine Studio
• Inlay and back: William Peters
Album Band Line Up: Kevin Estrella, all guitars, bass, keyboards and drum programming
Live Band Line Up: Kevin Estrella: Guitar Craig Estrella: Bass
Discography:
2015: Pyramids on Mars – Echo Cosmic
2013: Pyramids on Mars – Self-Titled
Shared stage w/:
Felix Martin, Time Giants, The Bloody Five, Psycho Mad Sally, Lady in Black
Tours and Festivals:
2014 – Spring Music Festival 2014 (Hamilton)
2013 – Bloor St Festival
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.
Estrella’s latest effort under the PYRAMIDS ON MARS name is ‘Echo Cosmic’ set for release on September 8, 2015 to follow 2013’s full length self-titled debut
“I honestly think “Echo Cosmic” will do for this decade what Joe Satrani’s ‘Surfing With The Alien’ did for instrumental rock back in the ’80’s. It captures the same passion, energy, and melodic hooks, yet it has an updated sound. Heavier than Satriani though. He is influenced mostly by the blues. I am influenced by metal and classical music. I have always focused on melody. Same with composers like J.S Bach and Antonio Vivaldi. The masters of melody. They are pretty much all I listen to. So what I am doing on stage today, was the norm 300 years ago. ” comments Estrella.
Featuring ten tracks of emotionally high energy music that mostly came to life in Estrella’s dreams over the last two years, the album as whole pays homage to some of Estrella’s biggest influences while still staying true to himself and his own creations.
“On Echo Cosmic, I wanted to put more emphasis on the rhythm guitars, bass and drums. The keyboards are still there, but they play more second fiddle sort of speaking. Some songs are stripped right down to just bass, drums and lead guitar. I wanted this album it to be more in your face with less clutter.” says Estrella. “The writing on this album is also inspired by the bands I love the most. I love so many bands and love so many styles. So, I tend to write in whatever style I want to. There are so many other band styles I want to explore. I am probably one of the most unique bands out there that I have no one particular ‘sound’. But all the songs have a common thread/element that identifies them as being Pyramids On Mars. I think I have an advantage others do not have, because I can transform like a chameleon.” says Estrella.
– 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.












