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0 Streaming Now! THE RETICENT’s New Concept Album “please” Plunges Deep Into The Battles of Mental Illness
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Montreal, QC – November 12, 2025
Streaming Now! THE RETICENT’s New Concept Album “please” Plunges Deep Into The Battles of Mental Illness
Fifth Studio Album “please” Out Nov 2025 via Generation Prog Records
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L to R – James Nelson (Lead Guitar), Chris Hathcock (Vocals, Guitar, Drums), Paul McBride (Bass)
Photo Credit by Justin H. Reich
Progressive metal trio The Reticent returns with its most emotionally raw and artistically ambitious release to date: “please”, a concept album that plunges deep into the lived experience of mental illness. Being released via Generation Prog Records on November 13th, 2025, the album’s full stream can be heard via its premiere on TheProgSpace, offering listeners a front-row seat to one of the most personal and soul-baring musical journeys of the year.
Listen to “please” in full via TheProgspace HERE.
Helmed by Grammy-nominated music educator Chris Hathcock, The Reticent has carved a distinct identity through emotionally charged, autobiographical concept albums that fuse progressive metal with raw, introspective storytelling. Their latest release, “please,” is Hathcock’s most personal and vulnerable work to date, a sonic outcry born from his own suffering and shaped into a plea for empathy, healing, and survival. The title itself, “please,” encapsulates a universal cry: for rest, for peace, for help, for escape. Far more than a catalog of pain, the album stands as a lifeline, crafted in the depths of anguish and offered to those who may be silently enduring the same.
Spanning ten deeply affecting tracks, “please” traverses the complex terrain of mental illness, with each song shedding light on a unique psychological struggle, from the disorientation of panic attacks and the torment of sleeplessness to the crushing weight of depression and the finality of suicidal ideation. Written while Hathcock was actively experiencing these states, every lyric and musical phrase resonates with lived truth, making “please” not just an album but a testament to survival.
Hidden throughout “please” are references to the work of clinical psychologist Kay Redfield Jamison, including nods to her books Night Falls Fast and An Unquiet Mind, and samples of her voice in “Discharge.”
The album was written in just six months. Drums were recorded in one day, all other instruments in two, but vocals took two weeks, leaving Hathcock with a vocal injury that required six weeks of silence. This is the first Reticent album, almost entirely engineered by Hathcock himself at Silent Muse Studio. Drums were tracked by Jamie King at The Basement Studios, who also mixed and mastered the album. All songs (except “The Bed of Wasps”) were recorded using 6-string guitars, the first time since 2016’s “On The Eve Of A Goodbye.”
The album artwork visualizes depression as a riptide, a tireless current pulling you away from shore. It’s a metaphor that runs through the album, both sonically and lyrically.
During the filming of the single “The Concealment” video, Hathcock broke two toes, sprained three others, and tore his rotator cuff. He performed at ProgStorm Festival in Montreal, QC, just six days later, in visible pain.
The Reticent’s live shows are more than concerts, they’re emotional exorcisms. Described by Metal Injection as “one of the most heart-wrenching performances in ProgPower history,” the band delivers immersive, soul-crushing sets that leave audiences transformed. The band is slated to appear at the 2026 editions of ProgPower USA in September and ProgPower Europe in October, marking another major milestone for the band’s growing international presence.
Fans of Opeth, Cynic, The Contortionist, Wilderun, and Devin Townsend will find much to resonate with in “please,” which arrives November 13, 2025, via Generation Prog Records. A follow-up album is already underway, shaped by the profound loss of Chris Hathcock’s father during the creation of “please.”
CD pre-order (North America) – https://thereticent.net/please-pre-order
CD pre-order (EU) – http://www.generation-prog.com/shop/
Digital Album pre-save – https://show.co/MoPdl8W
Music Video – “The Concealment (Those Who Don’t Want To Wake)” – https://youtu.be/1cIKQcJLKtc
Lyric Video – “The Scorn (Those Who Don’t Understand)” – https://youtu.be/CR-6wCIpasI
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Track Listing:
1. Intake – 1:45
2. The Concealment (Those Who Don’t Want To Wake) – 6:06
3. The Night River (Those Who Can’t Rest) – 6:55
4. Diagnosis 1 – 2:18
5. The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic) – 5:47
6. The Scorn (Those Who Don’t Understand) – 8:12
7. Diagnosis 2 – 2:39
8. The Riptide (Those Without Hope) – 6:09
9. The Chance (Those Who Let Go) – 6:52
10. Discharge – 2:56
Album Length: 49:45
Album Recording Credits:
All instruments and vocals performed by Chris Hathcock except
– Lead Guitar and Additional Acoustic Guitar by James Nelson
– Guest Vocals on “The Bed of Wasps” by Brian Kingsland
– Narration by Vienna Gloom
All songs written by Chris Hathcock
Produced by Chris Hathcock
Engineered by Chris Hathcock
Drums engineered by Jamie King
Mixed and Mastered by Jamie King
Album Artwork by Joscelyne Hauserman
Band Line Up:
Chris Hathcock – Vocals, Guitar
James Nelson – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Paul McBride – Bass, Backing Vocals
For more info: Thereticent.net | Facebook.com/thereticentmusic | Instagram.com/The.reticent.band
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“The Reticent knocked another emotional album out of the park. please is going to be way up my personal album of the year list and gets a very easy 10/10 for my rankings. I really connected with this album emotionally as I discussed, but musically it is absolutely brilliant as well. As always don’t forget to listen to this, stream it and buy it if you love it like I do.” – Technical Music Review (2025 – please)
“I truly believe that even though this is technically a prog metal record, there is enough variation in the styles here that this can and will speak to, and be enjoyed by, a wider audience than just prog metal lovers. In that stead, it is not only one of the best releases of the year for metal, but one of the best releases of the prog genre in general. It is a massive leap forward in the maturity and growth of ‘The Recicent’, and it is a “must own” release…. I would classify it as essential to the collection of any serious prog rock physical media collector.” – Progressive Voyages (2025 – please)
“A taut, compelling progressive metal opus.” – Angry Metal Guy (2020 – The Oubliette)
“A narrative masterpiece. 10/10” – Rock Magazine (2020 – The Oubliette)
“Something all fans of music will want to experience.” – Metal Temple (2020 – The Oubliette)
“Prog’s most emotionally gut-wrenching band returns!” – Metal Storm (2020 – The Oubliette)
“One fact is incontrovertible: songwriter Chris Hathcock is a genius.” – Legacy Magazine (2020 – The Oubliette)
“Undoubtedly one of this year’s best albums, if not THE best album.” – Scream Magazine (Norway) (2020 – The Oubliette)
“As beautiful as it is sorrowful, masterful instrumentals and intense sounds accompany the story of this concept album that explores the slow descent into oblivion that sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease experience. Fans of metal will come for the riffs, and stay for the depth of atmosphere and storytelling. You’ll be left pondering existence after one of the best albums of the year.” – Cave Dweller Music (2020 – The Oubliette)
The Oubliette was included on numerous “best of” lists and was called The Most Essential Progressive Metal Album of 2020” by RTMBA Magazine. More recently, The Oubliette was included on Metal Injection’s 10 Extremely Underrated Progressive Metal Albums list and their 10 Extremely Underrated Metal Albums of the 2020s list.
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0 MOONSHADE Unleashes Epic Metal Rendition of STROMAE’s “Ma Meilleure Ennemie” Ahead of 2026 Cover EP “Angels, Blood And Enemies”
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Montreal, QC – November 12, 2025
MOONSHADE Unleashes Epic Metal Rendition of STROMAE’s “Ma Meilleure Ennemie”
Cover EP “Angels, Blood And Enemies” Out Feb 2026
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L-R – Bruno Martins (Bass), Daniel Rodrigues (Drums), Ricardo Pereira (Lead Vocals), Pedro Quelhas (Guitar), Luís Dias (Guitar)
Photographer: João Fitas (@joao.fitas)
Portuguese melodic death metal force Moonshade has unveiled their latest single, a thunderous, emotionally charged cover of Stromae & Pomme’s “Ma Meilleure Ennemie.” Accompanied by a lyric video, the track will be featured on their upcoming three-song EP, “Angels, Blood And Enemies,” set for release in February 2026.
Inspired by an unforgettable scene from the Netflix series Arcane, Moonshade’s cover strips away the original’s trip-hop shell and rebuilds it with their signature blend of epic, brutal, and atmospheric metal. The band’s connection to Arcane and League of Legends runs deep, with members Pedro and Ricardo being longtime Stromae fans.
“We annoyed the rest of the band to exhaustion to make this cover happen. But they’re always tolerant of our eccentricities, and now we have a metal version of this brilliant Belgian trip-hop artist. We wanted to highlight the song’s emotional intensity using our own sonic palette. We’ve never done covers before, and there’s probably not much overlap between our fanbase and Stromae’s. But we had fun, we’re proud of it, and that’s what matters. Moonshade’s fans are open-minded and adventurous, traits that make this cover EP a natural fit,” says vocalist Ricardo Pereira, who also performs clean vocals alongside drummer Daniel, adding layers to the song’s theme of love-hate duality.
If you love Insomnium, Heaven Shall Burn, In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, or Omnium Gatherum, Moonshade’s sound will feel like home.
With “Angels, Blood And Enemies,” Moonshade invites fans into a new chapter, one of fearless reinterpretation, emotional depth, and genre-defying creativity.
The single’s artwork, designed by Rui Carneiro (Lorna Shore, Polaris, Chelsea Grin), draws from Guido Reni’s Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, visually anchoring the EP’s title, “Angels, Blood And Enemies.” Carneiro also created the remaining two artworks for the EP, whose tracklist remains a mystery for now.
Watch the lyric video for “Ma Meilleure Ennemie” created by Jöel Martins from Titanforged Productions (Wolfheart, Analepsy, Dark Oath).
Lyric video at https://youtu.be/bl-lIFqcYoQ
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://mme-out-now.sbmt.to/
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More Info: https://moonshadeofficial.com/
Formed in 2010 by guitarist Pedro Quelhas and former drummer Cristiano, Moonshade emerged from the ashes of a previous project, seeking a heavier, more melodic-death-oriented sound. Influenced by the Gothenburg scene and bands like Amorphis and Insomnium, they’ve since evolved into a genre-blending powerhouse, infusing elements of metalcore, black metal, progressive, and symphonic metal. Ricardo’s lyrics reflect on the human condition and global crises, from climate change to capitalist exploitation. Even in covers, the band chooses songs that resonate lyrically. Fans will notice thematic echoes of tracks like “The Antagonist” and the storyline of their debut album Sun Dethroned.
From 2014’s Dream | Oblivion EP to 2022’s As We Set The Skies Ablaze, Moonshade has carved a path of sonic reinvention. Their music has graced stages alongside Amorphis, Within Temptation, and Heaven Shall Burn, and their international tours and pandemic-era online performances have only strengthened their global reach.
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‘The band takes the style to the 2020s’ – Decibel Magazine
‘A very solid and commendable slab of melodic death metal.’ – Man Of Much Metal
‘Completely devoid of fillers’ – Hardline Magazin
‘A work for all lovers of melodeath’ – The Dark Melody
‘The Portuguese upsets have a bright future ahead of them’ – Angry Metal Guy
‘Melodic Death Metal of the first order’ – Metalutopia
‘An excellent melodic metal record’ – LOUD!
‘Full of addictive melodies’ – Metal Release
‘Candidate for album of the year’ -Sounds From Apocalypse
‘A Dark/Melodic Death Metal masterpiece that truly convinces’ – Metalunderground
‘More than mastering Melodic Death, the band makes it their own’ – Acta Infernalis
‘Its only flaw is that it ends too soon’ – World of Metal
‘If you like melodeath, you will like this album’ – The Green Man
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0 EPK – Moonshade – Ma Meilleure Ennemie (Stromae & Pomme Cover) (2025)
EPK – Moonshade – Ma Meilleure Ennemie (Stromae & Pomme Cover) (2025)
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“We all share a ton of respect and admiration for Stromae’s work and are huge fans of Arcane. Understandably, we were quite captivated by the emotional weight and cultural resonance of the show, particularly by the scene featuring Ekko and Powder dancing to Ma Meilleure Ennemie. We decided to make more than a simple tribute, and really try to push the song’s boundaries, by partially stripping away the trip-hop shell and rebuilding what’s left in our unique brand of heavy metal. The original is epic, and we like to think we made it sound larger-than-life – because to us, there’s no other way.” – Moonshade
Band: Moonshade
Single title: Ma Meilleure Ennemie
Song info: This is a cover song of the worldwide trip hop anthem by Stromae and Pomme, featured in the Netflix hit show Arcane.
Release date: November 12th, 2025
For fans of Heaven Shall Burn, Arch Enemy, Insomnium, Dark Tranquillity, Omnium Gatherum
Moonshadeofficial.com | Facebook.com/moonshadeofficial | Instagram.com/moonshade_official | X.com/moonshadeband
Tiktok.com/@moonshadeofficial | Youtube.com/moonshadeband
‘The band takes the style to the 2020s’ – Decibel Magazine
‘A very solid and commendable slab of melodic death metal.’ – Man Of Much Metal
‘Completely devoid of fillers’ – Hardline Magazin
‘A work for all lovers of melodeath’ – The Dark Melody
‘The Portuguese upsets have a bright future ahead of them’ – Angry Metal Guy
‘Melodic Death Metal of the first order’ – Metalutopia
‘An excellent melodic metal record’ – LOUD!
‘Full of addictive melodies’ – Metal Release
‘Candidate for album of the year’ -Sounds From Apocalypse
‘A Dark/Melodic Death Metal masterpiece that truly convinces’ – Metalunderground
‘More than mastering Melodic Death, the band makes it their own’ – Acta Infernalis
‘Its only flaw is that it ends too soon’ – World of Metal
‘If you like melodeath, you will like this album’ – The Green Man
Band: Moonshade
Single title: Ma Meilleure Ennemie
Song info: This is a cover song of the worldwide trip hop anthem by Stromae and Pomme, featured in the Netflix hit show Arcane.
Release date: November 12th, 2025
• Originally written by: Stromae, Pomme, Alexander Seaver, et Luc Van Haver
• Single Artwork by: Rui Carneiro
This single was produced, mixed and mastered by Afonso Aguiar from Titanforged Productions (Analepsy, Dark Oath), and is part of a 3-song EP titled Angels, Blood And Enemies, to be released on February 18th, 2026. The single cover artwork was done by Rui Carneiro (Lorna Shore, Polaris, Chelsea Grin).
Band Lineup:
Bruno Martins (Bass)
Daniel Rodrigues (Drums)
Ricardo Pereira (Lead Vocals)
Pedro Quelhas (Guitar)
Luís Dias (Guitar)
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About The Single Artwork:
This piece was based on the classical painting “Archangel Michael Defeating Satan” by Guido Reni. We felt like it represents the title of the EP from which this cover is a part of, namely: Angels, Blood And Enemies, piecing together the three cover songs it will contain – you are welcome to try and guess the remaining two. It was made by the amazing Rui Carneiro, who previously worked with Lorna Shore, Polaris, Chelsea Grin, etc, as well as in the remaining two artworks associated with Angels, Blood And Enemies.
About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
This single belongs to 3 3-song EP made up of cover songs reimagined in Moonshade’s style, titled Angels, Blood And Enemies.
About the cover single:
We all share a ton of respect and admiration for Stromae’s work and are huge fans of Arcane. Understandably, we were quite captivated by the emotional weight and cultural resonance of the show, particularly by the scene featuring Ekko and Powder dancing to Ma Meilleure Ennemie. We decided to make more than a simple tribute, and really try to push the song’s boundaries, by partially stripping away the trip-hop shell and rebuilding what’s left in our unique brand of heavy metal. The original is epic, and we like to think we made it sound larger-than-life – because to us, there’s no other way.
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Fun Facts – Story Angles:
1. Why this song?
The entirety of the band either plays League of Legends or has played at some point, and this initially made them connect with Arcane. They quickly found out that the show was way more than fan service, being an amazing piece of art that inspired them greatly in many ways, one of which was the brilliant soundtrack between many artists outside of metal that different bandmembers love, Stromae’s Ma Meilleure Ennemie stood out, particularly due to the scene featuring Ekko and Powder. We happen to have two huge Stromae fans in Moonshade – Pedro and Ricardo. We were also thinking about doing a metal version of a song for a while, and we never seemed to agree on one, until this one came along – it was a natural fit!
2. Environmental Call to Arms
Songs such as the single Epitaph stands out as an anthem inspired by urgent environmental advocacy. The band’s singer, Ricardo, does more than just talk, though – he’s actually a researcher at the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), and has published papers concerning the effects of climate change on marine life.
3. We’ll Always Have Valencia
In one of the band’s first shows outside their own country, the promoter failed to mention that the Valencian leg of the Spanish tour would get zero publicity, to the point that even some of the regulars at Pub Sedavi did not know there was going to be a show.
These same amazing people, including the club management and the opening band, started calling everyone they knew, and the night was saved – it ended up being the most memorable night of the whole tour.
4. One Man Show
The band’s founder, Pedro Quelhas, does more than just play the guitar – while having written most of Moonshade’s music, he is the recording engineer for all of Moonshade’s records, and produced the band’s first demo and their debut EP.
5. Return Of The King // Prog Influx
Moonshade’s original bass player, Bruno Martins, left the band in 2013, having returned 10 years later as their current bass player, after going through other famous Portuguese acts such as Kandia. Given that our guitarist Luís also plays in Phase Transition and our drummer Daniel is the founder of Onysus, the band has a lot more progressive influences nowadays, which is actually shaping the original songs they are now writing, to be released in 2026-2027.
Moonshade are (left to right): Bruno Martins (Bass) Daniel Rodrigues (Drums) Ricardo Pereira (Lead Vocals) Pedro Quelhas (Guitar) Luís Dias (Guitar)
Photographer: João Fitas (@joao.fitas)
Whether they are forging brave new worlds for the sake of parable, directly tackling controversial topics such as the anthropogenic nature of Earth’s demise or the evils of political and religious fanaticism, the Portuguese extreme metal act Moonshade remain the echoes of a lost generation.
2014 saw the birth of the ‘Dream | Oblivion‘ EP, followed by their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Sun Dethroned‘ in 2018. These releases were taken to many club and festival shows across Portugal, some featuring the likes of Amorphis, Within Temptation and Heaven Shall Burn. In 2019, they embarked on their first ever international tour across the Iberian Peninsula. When COVID-19 came for their throats, they rabidly fought back by writing new music and performing in online events such as Metal Injection’s ‘Slay At Home’.
2022 oversaw the unleashing of the band’s sophomore album and current magnum opus As We Set The Skies Ablaze. This ambitious, independently released project swep across the globe the globe, including major publications such as Metal Injection, Revolver Magazine and Metal Hammer. Currently, the band is setting national and international stages ablaze with their new work.
The rest is history in the making.
Discography:
2011– The Path Of Redemption – Demo
2015 – Dream | Oblivion – EP
2018 – Sun Dethroned – Album
2021 – The Eventide Sessions – Live Session EP
2022 – As We Set The Skies Ablaze – Album
2024 – Path To Oblivion – Digital Remasters EP
2026 – Angels, Blood & Enemies – Digital EP
Shared Stage With: Within Temptation, Amorphis, Heaven Shall Burn, Omnium Gatherum, Decapitated, Orphaned Land, Rotting Christ, TYR, Wolfheart, Dark Oath
Tours and Festivals:
2025 – Milagre Metaleiro – Viseu, PT
2025 – Insanu Metal Fest – Paços de Ferreira, PT
2024 – Halloween IV – Guimarães, PT
2024 – Shores Of Death – Coimbra, PT
2023 – Ghallaecia Metal Fest – Vigo, SP
2023 – Mosher Fest – Coimbra, PT
2021 – Um Metaleiro Também Chora – Mealhada, PT
2021 – Laurus Nobilis Music Fest – Famalicão, PT
2021 – Milagre Metaleiro – Viseu, PT
2019 – River Stone Fest – Porto, PT
2019 – Moita Metal Fest – Lisbon, PT
2016 – Milagre Metaleiro – Viseu, PT
2016 – Zona Metal Fest – Vila Real, PT
2016 – Morbid Spring Fest – Lisbon, PT
2015 – Pax Julia Metal Fest – Beja, PT
2015 – Hell Sweet Hell – Lordelo Metalfest III – Lordelo, PT
2015 – Vagos Open Air – Aveiro, PT
2015 – Headbang Solidário – Porto, PT
2014 – Warfest – 12th Kill – Figueira da Foz, PT
2013 – Infernal Path III – Porto, PT
2012 – Full Metal Injection – Porto, PT
2012 – Infernal Path – S. M. da Feira, PT
2011 – 16th Modern Music Festival – Gondomar, PT
Endorsements: Solar Guitars
0 Avant-Garde Prog Doom LIMINAL SPIRIT Unveils Microtonal Guitar Playthrough For Title Track From New EP “Unwell”
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Montreal, QC – November 12, 2025
Avant-Garde Prog Doom LIMINAL SPIRIT Unveils Microtonal Guitar Playthrough For Title Track From New EP “Unwell”
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Milwaukee-based progressive doom/avant-garde project Liminal Spirit, the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Jerry Hauppa (also of Deorbit), has released a brand-new guitar playthrough video for the haunting title track off the latest EP, “Unwell,” which dropped on October 31st.
The playthrough showcases Hauppa’s use of microtonal guitar, a technique employed on three of the EP’s five tracks, which lends the music its alien and foreboding atmosphere. “Unwell” is a centerpiece of the record, reflecting the disjointed mental state of the main character, Phillip, an elderly dementia patient haunted by vengeful spirits. The track’s distorted, unsettling sound mirrors Phillip’s unraveling psyche and sets the stage for the EP’s descent into horror.
Watch the playthrough via its premiere on Doomed and Stoned HERE.
Released on Halloween, “Unwell” is Liminal Spirit’s third EP, following the ritualistic debut and the frenzied, intricate “Pathways.” This latest release combines progressive complexity with strong individual song identities, weaving a cinematic narrative of memory loss, guilt, and spiritual judgment.
The EP tells the story of Phillip, admitted to a nursing home by his children, Jonathon and Madeline. As his faculties fade, he is tormented by two ghostly children who accuse him of murder. Across five tracks, Admittance, Unwell, Visiting Day, EOLC, and A Better Place, Phillip’s journey spirals from confusion to damnation, culminating in his violent death and descent into hell.
“My goal with this record is to explore ideas that represent some of my greatest fears. Given my previous experience in nursing homes from a former job, I can tell you they are the most miserable places on Earth, and I would hate to spend my final days there. I also couldn’t imagine the loss of my own faculties and have a lingering fear of spiritual judgment when passing on to the next plane,” says Hauppa.
Liminal Spirit is a progressive doom/avant-garde metal project known for its ritualistic, story-driven compositions. Influenced by artists like Skepticism, Anata, My Bloody Valentine, Jesu, and Confessor, Hauppa’s sound defies easy categorization, blending old-school death metal with psychedelic electronic textures.
“Unwell” is available now on all major streaming platforms.
YouTube Album Stream – https://youtu.be/rORD2LIsavk
Add to your Spotify Playlist – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/liminalspirit2/unwell
Digital Download – https://liminalspirit.bandcamp.com/
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Track Listing:
1. Admittance (5:27)
2. Unwell (6:52) (single)
3. Visiting Day (8:01)
4. EOLC (8:26)
5. A Better Place (5:42) (single)
EP Credits:
All songs written, performed, produced, and mixed by Jerry Hauppa.
Mastered by Jeff Wojtysiak at Spiral Sound Mastering
Lineup:
Jerry Hauppa – Guitar, microtonal guitar, bass, violin, synth, vocoder, drum programming
More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Liminal-Spirit/61575618106702/
https://www.instagram.com/liminal_spirit_mke
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“The song we’re premiering, “A Better Place“, is that closing track. In its narrative, Phillip passes into a purgatory where he is judged for his actions, and ultimately cast into hell — not the better place he hoped for. The music manifests this denouement with sounds of mangling discordance and ruthless pounding. The hammering and thudding beats don’t create an easy rhythm, but instead generate a pattern that takes away any sense of balance. Shrill ethereal tones rise up and strangely quiver from within the dissonant, mangling morass of sonic oppressiveness. Wailing vocals rise up too, adding to the song’s hallucinatory and haunting ingredients. The experience is unsettling and unearthly. Warbling spoken words come and go. The dense backing noise is cruel and searing as well as abysmal. The pounding is as vehement as it is destabilizing — until it vanishes, yielding to a cacophonous and indeed hellish finale in which the music itself seems to descend. Siren-like bursts of sound and tormented screams close out the nightmare.” – No Clean Singing
“The title track from this latest concept EP – being released on Halloween – from Milwaukee-based multi-instrumentalist Jerry Hauppa is an appropriately unsettling exploration of themes such as memory, guilt and spiritual reckoning delivered via a fusion of progressive doom metal with avant-garde narrative techniques, crafting what the composer and musician describes as “seance music”, a genre-defying sonic ritual meant to stir movement between spiritual realms:” – THE ÜBER RÖCK SINGLES CLUB DAILY PICK – LIMINAL SPIRIT (Oct 11, 2025)
“Fusing Progressive Doom Metal with avant-garde narrative techniques to create a genre defying sonic ritual meant to stir movement between spiritual realms with title track “Unwell”” – Metal Noise
“A portrait painted by multi instrumentalist Jerry Hauppa in Progressive Doom Metal and avant-garde narrative techniques, the record plays out the deterioration of Phillip’s memory, culminating in death and spiritual judgment before he is cast into hell for all eternity. Known for his work with Deorbit, Hauppa performs the piece using guitar, microtonal guitar, bass, violin, synth, vocoder and drum programming having written, produced and mixed. They call it a genre defying sonic ritual meant to stir movement between spiritual realms….. If someone is needed to write the soundtrack to the next Silent Hill incarnation then Hauppa has just submitted his curriculum vitae” – Metal Noise
“Unwell is a fearless act of musical necromancy. It’s unsettling, artful, and deeply personal—doom metal with a philosopher’s pen and a filmmaker’s eye. Fans of Jesu, Skepticism, and Cynic will find much to admire here, but Liminal Spirit ultimately exists in its own spectral orbit.” – See Rock Live Magazine (Unwell – 2025)
“It’s dense. It’s dark. It demands your full attention. But give it that, and you’ll walk away changed—or at least slightly disturbed. Fans of Skepticism, Kayo Dot, or anyone who enjoys having their psyche gently disassembled: this one’s for you.”- Metalpapyjeff
“I would characterize this is something for Metal fans who think outside the box and don’t need to be spoon fed the typical Metal sound. ” – Metal Temple
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0 MOSH THE ROCK ISLAND METALFEST 2026 (Sooke, BC) Opens Band Submissions
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Montreal, QC – November 11, 2025
MOSH THE ROCK ISLAND METALFEST 2026 (Sooke, BC) Opens Band Submissions
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Mosh the Rock Island MetalFest, proudly presented by Royalty Entertainment, is now accepting band submissions for its 2026 lineup! Applications are open until November 30th, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this epic event, taking place on August 9th at FRED MILNE PARK in Sooke, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island, Canada.
This all-day, open-air festival is a celebration of metal and hard rock, welcoming fans of all ages to a family-friendly atmosphere filled with heavy riffs and high energy. Mosh the Rock extends heartfelt thanks to the local community for their incredible support and can’t wait to bring the noise back to Sooke in 2026!
Bands from all subgenres of METAL are encouraged to apply. Send your EPK, including photos, music links, bios, and more—to MoshTheRock26[@]gmail[.]com.
Following the overwhelming success of its inaugural year in 2025, Mosh the Rock 2026 is already shaping up to be even bigger and louder!
Founded by Royal Savoie, event promoter, music manager, and host of THRASHCAN on 101.9 FM CFUV.CA in Victoria, BC, Mosh the Rock made its debut with a killer lineup featuring bands from across the British Columbia, including: Torrefy (Victoria), Thirteen Goats (Vancouver), Yegg (Nanaimo), Mutual Trauma (Victoria), Dead After Dark (Penticton), Burnt Lung (Vancouver), Pharm (Kelowna), Cybörg (Victoria), Joker’s Revenge (Nanaimo), Blacktop Social (Nanaimo), and Wolf Venom (Sooke).
Get ready for Mosh the Rock 2026 is coming, and it’s going to be louder than ever.
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0 Canadian Thrashers TRISKELYON Unveil New Video “Of Dust and Divination” ft. Liv Jagrell (LIV SIN) From 4th Studio Album “Maelstrom of Chaos” Out Nov 2025
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Montreal, QC – November 11, 2025
Canadian Thrashers TRISKELYON Unveil New Video “Of Dust and Divination” ft. Liv Jagrell (LIV SIN)
4th Studio Album “Maelstrom of Chaos” Out Nov 28th, 2025
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TRISKELYON, the fiercely prolific melodic thrash metal project masterminded by Canadian guitarist and songwriter Geoff Waye (of Artach and Category VI), has announced the upcoming release of their fourth full-length album, “Maelstrom of Chaos”, due out on November 28, 2025, via Moribund Records.
Known for blending the savage speed of 80s thrash with complex, modern melodicism, the project today celebrates the release of the new lyric video for the track “Of Dust and Divination,” which features guest vocals by the commanding Liv Jagrell (LIV SIN).
Geoff Waye (Guitars/Songwriter) on the new single:
“For me, the album’s opening track, ‘Of Dust and Divination,’ provides a perfect representation of what this new album is all about. It’s got a little bit of everything I love in metal: thrash intensity, some black metal savagery in the blast beats, a taste of speed and power metal, and even unexpected progressive twists. This diversity, both musically and vocally, with raw death/black growls and clean singing, makes a great statement. Lyrically, the track explores themes of decay and damnation, evoking images of civilizations crumbling due to refusing to evolve their thinking.
Having the incredible Liv Jagrell (Liv Sin) join me on vocals was an absolute honor. Her power and presence added a brilliant layer to the track, and it was a seamless collaboration. I only requested she include both clean and extreme vocals, and she delivered perfectly, proving she is a true professional.”
Watch the lyric video for “Of Dust and Divination” at https://youtu.be/x_Qf8t2XmUk
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/0zJXK0mE2N2pYYEL0ADpJ2
Formed in 2021 by guitarist Geoff Waye of the acclaimed True Metal band Category VI, Triskelyon came roaring out of the gate with their self-titled EP and landed a deal with Moribund Records for their chart-crushing debut, “Downfall” (2022). They followed with the bone-splitting “Artificial Insanity” (2023), dominating radio for six weeks, followed by the apocalyptic “Shattered Elysium” (2024). Each release bigger, faster, heavier… and now comes the ultimate Thrash onslaught “Maelstrom of Chaos”.
For “Maelstrom of Chaos,” mastermind Geoff Waye once again summons an all-star cast of metal warriors from the Canadian scene and from the global scene. Enlisting the vocal talents of guests Liv Jagrell (Liv Sin), Amanda Jackman (Category VI), James Delbridge (Lycanthro), Carolina Padrón (Tribus, Bloodrain), Dale Drew (Sea Dogs), and Pete Healey (Marshall Law, Ex Oberon), this album reigns as a true Thrash Metal masterpiece. On drums, the thunder is split between Raul Marques (Burning Torment) and Nicole Trinchero (Chaos Rising, Acroma), while bass devastation comes courtesy of Dwayne Pike (Afterforever), Rick White (Within the Realm, Exorcist), and Darrin Pope.
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In true Triskelyon fashion, expect more than Thrash – this is a molten fusion of Thrash, Speed, Power, Death-Thrash, and Traditional Metal. Wild and impressive, explosive riffs, razor-sharp solos, and skull-crushing rhythms resurrect the glory of the ‘80s while forging it into something bigger, louder, and deadlier for today.
In keeping with Triskelyon‘s tradition of closing their albums with an iconic cover, this release delivers the heaviest Metal rendition of Peter Schilling’s mega-hit “Major Tom” that the world will ever hear!
“Maelstrom of Chaos” is not just an album – it’s a Thrash Metal supernova. Brace yourself.
CD pre-order (out Nov 28th) – https://www.moribundcult.com/product/DEAD336.html
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5eHXL3FTFpLVOJTIcViEIW
Single – Blood Drowned Prophecy (ft. guest vocals Liv Jagrell from Liv Sin) – https://youtu.be/FikcpI8IGBE
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Track Listing:
1. Of Dust and Divination (4:49)
2. The Winter Tsar (4:02)
3. Maelstrom of Chaos (4:24)
4. Unit 684 (4:21)
5. Blood Drowned Prophecy (4:10)
6. Death Racer (4:24)
7. Blame Game (4:27)
8. Divide and Dissent (3:53)
9. Cretin (5:08)
10. Major Tom (cover) (5:22)
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“One of my favorite albums of the year” ~Brutally Delicious Podcast
““Hellbound Hellions” follows and is just a great tune. That scream in the beginning and I knew immediately that Pete Healey was back for another album with Waye. The last of the opening trio and it is a slayer. Killer thrash riffs and Healey’s soaring vocals and a really sick solo makes this one of my favorites on the album.4.5/5” – Metal Rules
“It’s refreshing, for once, to discover a thrash band that aren’t geared towards utter devastation but, rather, crafting a record that an audience can simply put on and vibe to. With more than forty-five minutes to work with, the band still stuck to their guns and applied songwriting that saw every minute feel earned and needed for what their performance entailed.” – The Razor’s Edge
“Waye has shown he can write in any metal style and the guys he got together to perform are world class. The production is pretty big too so, if you like Megadeth, Agent Steel, Exodus, Overkill, etc. then there will be something on here that you like. Me? I liked it all! Hopefully, Canadian metal will be taken a bit more seriously with this release.” – My Global Mind
“classical Thrash Metal tracks and many 80s vibes.” – Metal-Temple
“Heavy, pounding, in-your-face, power metal-laced thrash” – Metal Crypt
“A who’s who of musicians in the Canadian Thrash scene! Riffs and soloing are nothing short of fantastic!” – MetalNoise
“Powerful at the right point but also epic, with sharp and anthemic vocal parts” MetalHead.it
“Power-Thrash equipped with murderous riffs on a technically first-class level with changeable exciting vocal variability.” – FFM-Rock
“Minimal filler and maximum melody!” – Heavy Music HQ
“Tighter than a shark’s arsehole and shows that Triskelyon are continuing to do what they do best.” – Metal-Digest
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0 Rockshots Records – Australia’s GREYSTONE CANYON Shares Cover Video of THIN LIZZY’s “Suicide” From Upcoming Album “Something Borrowed…Something New” Out Dec 2025
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Montreal, QC – November 7, 2025
Australia’s GREYSTONE CANYON Shares Cover Video of THIN LIZZY’s “Suicide”
New Album “Something Borrowed…Something New” Out Dec 5th, 2025
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Australian hard rockers Greystone Canyon return with a powerful new single – a bold rendition of Thin Lizzy’s “Suicide”, available worldwide today, November 7th, 2025. The track is the first glimpse into the band’s forthcoming album “Something Borrowed…Something New,” due out December 5th, 2025, from Rockshots Records, marking their most authentic and organic release to date.
Faithful to the spirit of Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy’s timeless legacy, Greystone Canyon delivers a warm, punchy, and honest version of “Suicide”, enriched by their signature blend of melodic rock and gritty hard-edged groove. Recorded live with no click tracks or studio trickery, the single captures the raw chemistry of a band feeding off one another in the room – a true celebration of rock ‘n’ roll energy.
DIGITAL: https://lnk.to/S1C1D3
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/VLNaHClXKc0
Produced by the band and engineered by Joel Taylor at Black Lodge Studio (Melbourne), “Something Borrowed…Something New” represents a turning point in Greystone Canyon’s journey. As the title suggests, it’s a hybrid record – a mix of new original songs and hand-picked classics from the bands that shaped their sound, including Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top, UFO, and Neil Young. The album bridges past and present, combining heartfelt tributes with fresh, road-worn originals such as “Drives Us,” “Friend of the Fox,” and “Stealing Our Freedom”.
Vocalist/guitarist Darren Cherry comments:
“This is our most honest record so far – real instruments, real performances, all captured live in one room. We wanted to remind listeners of the warmth and punch that only true rock bands can create together. It’s pure, old-school energy and we had an absolute blast making it.”
Following the success of “Iron & Oak” (2024), which reached #18 on the Australian iTunes Hard Rock chart and earned multiple 10/10 media scores, the band is poised to bring their music to a new global audience with a record that’s equal parts homage and evolution.
Recommended for fans of Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy, and ZZ Top, Greystone Canyon‘s new album “Something Borrowed…Something New” is out December 5th, 2025
PRE-ORDER of “Something Borrowed…Something New” – https://rockshots.eu/products/greystone-canyon-something-borrowed-something-new-cd
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Track Listing:
1. Doctor, Doctor (UFO cover) – 04:16
2. Just Got Paid (ZZ Top cover) – 03:35
3. Drives Us – 05:06
4. Immigrant Song (Led Zeppelin cover) – 02:21
5. Friend of the Fox – 03:57
6. Suicide (Thin Lizzy cover) – 05:14
7. Hey, Hey, My, My (Into the Black) (Neil Young cover) – 03:22
8. AAF – 1:47
9. Stealing Our Freedom – 04:26
Album Length: 33:54
More info: Rockshots.eu | Facebook.com/greystonecanyon | Instagram.com/greystonecanyon_official
About: Greystone Canyon is an Australian hard rock band formed in Melbourne, known for their timeless blend of classic rock, heavy metal, and blues-infused energy. Their music draws on the spirit of 1970s and 1980s legends such as Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy, Ozzy Osbourne, and UFO while infusing modern depth, dynamic arrangements, and heartfelt storytelling.
The band released their debut album “While the Wheels Still Turn” in 2018, earning critical acclaim from both Australian and international press. The record was named “Debut Album of the Year” by Australia’s national TV program The Hard Rock Show, and received outstanding reviews across the board – including 10/10 from Rock ’n’ Load Magazine and 99/100 from The Metal Mag. Supported by multiple singles and videos amassing over 450,000 views, the album firmly established Greystone Canyon as one of Australia’s most promising rock acts.
Their sophomore record, “Iron & Oak”, followed in 2024, entering the Australian iTunes chart at #18 for Hard Rock and #82 across all genres, as well as reaching #1 on CFUR North American college radio. The album was praised by the international rock media, with several 10/10 scores, and produced over 250,000 video views within weeks of release. The band also performed alongside US heavy metal pioneers The Rods, further cementing their reputation for powerful and emotionally charged live shows.
After years of honing their craft and refining their sound, Greystone Canyon return in 2025 with their third full-length album, “Something Borrowed…Something New” – a record that captures the raw, organic essence of a real rock band performing live together. Recorded at Black Lodge Studio in Melbourne with producer and engineer Joel Taylor, the album was tracked entirely live in one room, without click tracks or digital edits. The result is a vibrant, honest, and deeply musical release that mixes brand-new Greystone Canyon originals with hand-picked classic covers from the artists who shaped their identity, including Thin Lizzy, ZZ Top, Led Zeppelin, UFO, and Neil Young.
Frontman Darren Cherry, who also performed with Paul Di’Anno’s (ex-Iron Maiden) Australian touring band in 2024, leads the lineup featuring Richard Vella (guitars, vocals, keyboards), David Poulter (bass), and Sham Hughes (drums, keyboards, mastering). Together, they embody the spirit of traditional rock music – played with authenticity, precision, and passion.
With “Something Borrowed…Something New“, Greystone Canyon pays tribute to the golden age of rock while reaffirming their identity as a band devoted to tone, feel, fire, honesty, and organic sound. It’s a record that reminds listeners of what real rock ’n’ roll is meant to be — alive, human, and timeless.
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“They’re Back! One of hard rock’s best modern bands, Greystone Canyon have just released their cover of the Thin Lizzy classic ‘Suicide’ as a teaser of their upcoming album “Something Borrowed…Something New” set for a Dec. 5th release. The new album is outstanding with exceptional original material as well as other classic rock covers…like a rendition of ‘Immigrant Song’ that very well may be the best cover version of that track we’ve ever come across. In the meanwhile, catch their on-target version of ‘Suicide’ and let’s start counting down the days to Dec. 5th, right here on your Home for the Best New Rock… W-J-O-EEEE” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll
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0 Out Now! Chilean Prog ENGRUPID PIPOL Unleashes New Concept Album “Quadragenta At Finem Mundi”
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Montreal, QC – November 7, 2025
Out Now! Chilean Prog ENGRUPID PIPOL Unleashes New Concept Album “Quadragenta At Finem Mundi”
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L-R- Kaztrol (guitar), Nacho García (drums), John Dai (bass)
Phot Credit – Philippe Vigoroux
After more than three years of silence, Chilean instrumental trio Engrupid Pipol returns with their most daring and conceptually rich album to date: “Quadragenta at Finem Mundi.” A sonic prophecy told in seven acts, this 46-minute progressive metal journey explores the collapse of civilization and the rebirth of life through intricate compositions, raw emotion, and a sound that pushes the boundaries of the trio format.
Drummer Nacho García reflects on the band’s evolution.
“The work done on this album is incomparable to our two previous records, both technically and personally. On Engrupid Divais, we had found the sound we were looking for. This time, once we were in the studio, we realized we already had the sound we wanted; it just needed a few tweaks.”
The band focused on preserving the integrity of the trio format, avoiding overdubs that couldn’t be replicated live. The result is a modern, powerful, and crystal-clear sound, with each instrument retaining its warmth and natural tone. Acoustic guitars, synthesizers, and even the bombo legüero, a traditional Latin American drum, add depth and texture to the album’s apocalyptic narrative.
“Quadragenta at Finem Mundi” is Engrupid Pipol’s first conceptual album, and it demanded everything from its members. With funding from the Chilean Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Heritage, the band had the resources to elevate their recording, post-production, and promotional efforts, but also faced immense pressure to deliver.
“We had a deadline and only three rough demos. It tested us as a band and as friends. We had to devote a huge chunk of our lives to this process, writing, arranging, rehearsing, and reworking demos until the songs matured,” recalls Nacho.
Guitarist Kaztrol adds:
“This album was born from a different place than usual. It pushed us to our limits and presented obstacles we didn’t expect. Listening to the finished album is an auditory delight, a reward for our souls after all the effort and sacrifice.”
“Quadragenta at Finem Mundi” unfolds as a seven-act instrumental journey through the collapse and rebirth of civilization. It opens with “Tripel Ultimatum,” a high-adrenaline, riff-heavy track that introduces three survivors of a nuclear disaster. “Vorágine” follows with a whirlwind of acoustic chaos, mirroring the consumerist frenzy and environmental decay of modern society. “Animal Inteligenz” offers a satirical take on artificial intelligence as a new deity, exploring the decline of human intellect and the rise of evolved animals and machines. The fourth act, “Inspireichon Burn,” channels death-metal fury to depict the devastation of thermonuclear war and the greed of war profiteers, born from a spontaneous burst of inspiration. “Vairal Madnez,” the most collaborative track, critiques digital obsession, fake news, and biological warfare, and stands out as a favorite to perform. “Aztral Configureited” shifts the tone to cosmic reflection, imagining planetary alignment as life on Earth fades and a new cycle begins. The album closes with “Ameba Emenens,” a fully acoustic and introspective finale, where a lone ameba survives the apocalypse to restart life, offering a hopeful end to a dark and prophetic musical odyssey.
“Quadragenta at Finem Mundi” is more than an album; it’s a statement. A sonic warning. A cathartic release. And above all, a testament to the enduring power of three musicians who’ve spent nearly 25 years crafting their sound and pushing their limits.
Available November 7, 2025, on all major platforms, the album is recommended for fans of Liquid Tension, Rush, Megadeth, King Crimson, Night Verses, and Animals as Leaders.
Music Video – “Tripel Ultimatum” – https://youtu.be/6smOGzzH_OY
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/7i6N3YPymMG6Bk6SAwrhPb
Digital Download – https://www.portaldisc.com/contenido/disco-engrupid-pipol-quadragenta-at-finem-mundi
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Track Listing:
1. Tripel Ultimatum – 5:48
2. Voragine – 6:53
3. Animal Inteligenz – 7:34
4. Inspireichon Burn
5. Vairal Madness 5:01
6. Aztral Configureited 8:24
7. Ameba Emenens 4.20
Album Length 45:20
For more info: Engrupidpipol.cl | Instagram.com/engrupid_pipol | Facebook.com/engrupid
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