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0 NEWS: Out Today! Vancouver’s Progressive Metallers id. Release Debut EP ‘Sagittarius A’
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 10, 2015
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RIYL = Opeth, Sleepy Time Gorilla Museum, Gojira, Devin Townsend.
Out Today! Vancouver’s Progressive Metallers id. Release Debut EP ‘Sagittarius A’
EP Stream – Sagittarius A – https://idmusic9.bandcamp.com/album/sagittarius-a
Vancouver, BC’s id., a multi-layered metal force with its progressive, heavy and catharsis songwriting inspired by Sigmund Freud’s theory on the levels of the human psyche are proud to unleash their debut EP ‘Sagittarius A’, out today, Feb 10, 2015. The EP is an introduction of the band’s subconscious tendencies touching on topics such as inner struggle, world views, self-awareness to what’s beyond in outer space. With more songs in their arsenal for a full length to follow this EP and influenced by bands such as Opeth, Mastodon, Devin Townsend, Gojira, and Augury, id is sharing with metallers what’s to come as they push forward to put themselves on the map. Employing a style that is different compared to other progressive bands, id. transcend genres with a line up of Vancouver metal scene veterans that includes lyricist and vocalist Jason Pennington (Makaria), drummer Kris DeBoer (Grudge, Infernal Majesty, Artep), rhythm guitarist Tyson Araszewski (AutumnEx) and guitarist Alex Dubreuil (My Own Chaos) who also does bass on the EP.
The EP is now available for purchase at the following link here.
Vocalist Jason Pennington comments:
“We’re happy to share our debut EP with our new fans! Check it out it! It’ll make you explore the exposition of human emotion. It speaks of metaphors that interpret our actions. Enjoy \m/” comments vocalist Jason Pennington.
Track Listing – id. – Sagittarius A
1. The Greatest Secret Never Told (3:58)
2. Humanity’s Cry (5:36)
3. id.entity (6:01)
4. Sagittarius A (5:57)
EP Length: 21:34
In additional news, id. will be performing their CD launch show later this week on February 14th for The Invisible Orange’s Anti-Valentine’s Day Massacre at Funky Winkerbeans in Vancouver, BC alongside Unbeheld, Harvest The Infection and Baryon. For tickets and show details please visit the following link here.
Band Fact: The story behind the EP Title: ‘Sagittarius A’ is the name of the black hole in the center of our galaxy. The idea comes from a fundamental belief in a scientific world view, free of religious influence and tyranny. It outlines how people are susceptible to believe things without evidence if it appeals to their vanity, as opposed to being presented with evidence and being able to accept something that is inherently contradictory to their intuition.
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““As hard hitting as Opeth and as guttural as you can be, while still maintaining the complexity of progressive music.” – DJ Vengeance, Midlands Metalheads Radio
“Progressive Metal band id. and their brand new EP, entitled Sagittarius A, which will take you on a relatively short but very interesting expedition through several music genres, from World Music to Death Metal. Longtime fans of Opeth, Gojira and Mastodon will quickly fall in love with id., while others might be positively surprised with the depth offered in the music by this Vancouver-based group.” – The Headbanging Moose
“it is metal at its most beautiful. Reminding me very much of Opeth, Sagittarius A is melodic and moving. There are emotional tempo and tone changes, particularly in the track Humanity’s Cry. I love that Saggitarius A takes you on an exciting, emotional journey with its dark melodies and heavy vocals. At just four tracks, it’s a short yet satisfying listen, leaving you feeling like you’ve completed a great journey with some wonderful music” – Metal Head Blog
“This EP had me impressed.” – Canadian Beats
0 Canadian Beats – Review – id. – Sagittarius A
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0 NEWS: CRYPTIC HYMN Announce More Show Dates (IN, MO, IL, TN, AL, GA, SC, KY) + Offer Free Download ‘Revel In Disgust’
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 9, 2014
RIYL = Revocation, Death, Arsis, Belphegor, Carcass, Inferi, Skeletonwitch, Decapitated, At The Gates
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CRYPTIC HYMN Announce More Show Dates (IN, MO, IL, TN, AL, GA, SC, KY) + Offer Free Download ‘Revel In Disgust’
CRYPTIC HYMN announces they will be performing more show dates in the surrounding area from where the band is based in Paducah, Kentucky.
Show Dates:
March 20 – METROPOLIS, IL @ THE ELK’S LODGE
March 23 – ATLANTA, GA @ 529
March 24 – TBA
March 27 – INDIANAPOLIS, IN @ TBA
March 28 – LOUISVILLE, KY @ EXPO 5
Formed in July 2014, the band forges blackened death metal that’s diverse with its aggressive, grim and melodic approach. Featuring ex-Voyage of Slaves members Dave Palenske, Jon Grace, and Nathaniel Vowell as well as Josh Mumford of Anagnorisis, the band is currently in pre-production working on their debut release. In the meantime, they have unleashed a free download of their first single ‘Revel In Disgust’ to show fans what they have brewing for 2015. Fans of death metal, black metal, thrash and doom who head bang to bands such as At The Gates, Death, Revocation, Skeletonwitch are sure to feel the brutal assault Cryptic Hymn offers in the mosh pit.
Free Download – ‘Revel In Disgust’
Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/cryptic-hymn/revel-in-disgust
Bandcamp – https://cryptichymn.bandcamp.com/releases
“We are proud and very excited to premiere our new single. “Revel In Disgust” is an up front outlook on humanity. The theme of the song is about learning from the negativity one experiences in life and setting yourself aside from it, or against it in effort to rise above it. We think it’s important to address issues that exist in reality, but those issues can also be interpreted through metaphors based on themes of fantasy or science fiction, for example. This is only a taste of things to come as we have big plans for 2015. Be prepared to catch us on the road in the near future! Cheers everyone!” – Cryptic Hymn
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0 NEWS: Canadian Rednecks THEM COUNTY BASTARDZ Premiere New Track ‘The Bastard’ On MetalNationRadio.com
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 9, 2015
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Canadian Rednecks THEM COUNTY BASTARDZ Premiere New Track ‘The Bastard’ On MetalNationRadio.com
New Album ‘Sick Daze’ Due Out Feb 24th via Smokehouse Records
Canadian rednecks THEM COUNTY BASTARDZ have teamed up with Metal Nation Radio for an exclusive song premiere of their new track ‘The Bastard’ from their upcoming album ‘Sick Daze’ due out Feb 24th via Smokehouse Records.
“Bastardz get a bad rep so find one, crack some beers and check this tune out. Cheers to Trev and the rest of your crew at Metal Nation for their support.” comments drummer Jim Kay.
To check out ‘The Bastard’, please visit the following link: http://metalnationradio.ca/county-bastardz-exclusive-song-stream-bastard/
About:
Them County Bastardz keep it simple! They are local dudes from Essex County (an hour south of Windsor/ Detroit area) who are in it to make old school metal with back forty rock and having fun while doing it! Their upcoming debut album ‘Sick Daze’ is due out February 24, 2015 via Smokehouse Records. Produced by Chris Towle and TBC plus mastered by Chuck Carvaalho, ‘Sick Daze’ features seven tracks inspired by true stories and experiences of the band living life in the county, so crack open a beer, get ready to rock out and have a good time.
Fun Fact: The album title Sick Daze refers to when you take a Monday off work because you are still feeling the weekend fun.
Track Listing – Sick Daze:
1. Drive By (4:48)
2. In The County (4:33)
3. Buzz Kill (4:03)
4. It’s Not Metal (0:25)
5. Metal For Mark (5:25)
6. The Bastard (4:23)
7. Rise Up (3:58)
Album Length: 27:38
Album & Live Band Line Up:
Andrew Watson – Vocals
Mike Rennie – Rhythm guitar
Jim Kay – Drums
Tyler Wickham – Bass
Brien Alexander – Lead Guitar
For more info, please visit http://www.themcountybastardz.com
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“Country goes metal – One of the more inventive musical acts to hit the local circuit in recent years is Them County Bastardz “T.C.B”, based in Leamington.This screamo quintet combines beer-swilling, redneck swagger with Pantera-like intensity.” – Windsor Star
“Get ready to fist-pump, “Sick Daze,” the new album from the old schoolin’ and good timin’ band, Them County Bastardz, is just what we’ve been looking for…a great metal album, with great technical playing and vocals all wrapped up in a raw, southern fried vibe. Plus, its also a damn good time. With hints of Pantera, Hell Yeah, Godsmack and a healthy heaping of southern rock, Them County Bastardz have made an album that you can throw on, crack a beer and fits pump and head bang too. Hell, if you feel like it, air guitar to the sick guitar solos on tracks like, “Buzzkill” “The Bastard” “Rise Up” and “Drive By.” Just buckle up and enjoy, what in this humble Bro’s opinion, is a damn good album. With a Bro-Metal rating of, 8/10, Them County Bastardz, have a hit on their hands. With a release date of, 2.24.15, go pre-order, “Sick Daze,” and get ready for hell raising, beer drinking, metal glory.” – Bro-Metal
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