Oct – Nov 2025 – Absolute Underground TV / Magazine
w/ Visitant – Exitus Stratagem Records, Ancient Thrones, Ivy Gardens, Harvested, Phaeton, Little King, #ashesofthesun, The Fixer, Unpunished, Devolver
https://absoluteunderground.tv/absolute-underground-magazine-issue-126/
EPK – Hopeless Nation – Silverspoon (2025)
Band: Hopeless Nation
Single Title: Silverspoon (4:30)
Release Date: November 13, 2025
Label: Provocant Media
Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com
“Silverspoon hits hard from the first note, layered, urgent, and unapologetically aggressive, yet crafted with hooks that reveal more with every listen. Longtime fans will recognize the band’s trademark intensity, while newcomers are welcomed by crisp vocals and polished production that expand its reach. Recorded with Jonathan Houle and Frédéric Bujold, and mixed/mastered by Francis Perron at RadicArt (known for his work with Voïvod), the track is built to dominate metal and hardcore playlists and ignite live crowds. It delivers a visceral jolt, pairing chest-thumping riffs with lyrics that linger. Fierce yet spacious, it gives room for the chorus to soar and the message to resonate—designed to make you move and reflect in equal measure.” – Hopeless Nation
For fans of Gojira, Darkest Hour, At the Gates, Lamb of God, Zao
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“I won’t lie to you and say I couldn’t wait to see the return of HOPELESS NATION. Their ten years of absence will have been far too long, having left their mark on the Trois-Rivières hardcore/metal scene from 1998 to 2014. Although many of their fans seemed absent (probably due to age), those from the first hours who were there as well as those who discovered the band for the first time were not disappointed. Fred, the singer, did not lose his enthusiasm at the time and his interaction with the public was impeccable. When we say that music is a story of passion, their performance was proof of that. HOPELESS NATION delivered a performance without artifice, rooted in a hardcore and metal heritage old school too often put aside these days.” – Chicks Rock Media – TROIS-RIVIÈRES METALFEST (2024)
“Invigorated by the arrival of new blood, Hopeless Nation channeled all this newfound energy into Built from Scratch, an album propelled by “the rage to start playing again”, to use the expression used by Maxime. Made with Francis Perron at Studio Radicart, the record marks a new stage in the journey of the group which, with 10 years of career behind its belt, is surely one of the deans of the Trois-Rivières metal scene. ” – Voir (2009)
Band: Hopeless Nation
Single Title: Silverspoon (4:30)
Release Date: November 13, 2025
Label: Provocant Media
– All songs performed by: Hopeless Nation (Frédéric Marchand – Vocals; Louis-Simon Bellerose – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals; Guy Provencher – Rhythm Guitar; Karl Héroux Rella – Bass; Steve DC – Drums, Backing Vocals)
– All songs written by: Frederic Marchand (lyrics), Louis-Simon Bellerose, Maxime Dupont, Jonathan Houle, Steve DC (music).
– Produced by: Jonathan Houle, in collaboration with Frederic Bujold and Francis Perron (RadicArt)
– Mixed by: Francis Perron (RadicArt)
– Mastered by: Francis Perron (RadicArt)
– Single Artwork by: Concept by Hopeless Nation/design adaptation by Frederic Marchand, AI artwork
– Canadian Content (MAPL)
Recording Band Line Up:
Frédéric Marchand – Vocals
Louis-Simon Bellerose – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Jonathan Houle, Maxime Dupont – Rhythm Guitar
Jonathan Houle, Karl Héroux Rella – Bass
Steve DC – Drums, Backing Vocals
Live Band Line Up:
Frédéric Marchand – Vocals
Louis-Simon Bellerose – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Guy Provencher – Rhythm Guitar
Karl Héroux Rella – Bass
Steve DC – Drums, Backing Vocals
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About The Single Artwork:
The artwork features an old painting-style red snake surrounding and sitting on a silver spoon, symbolizing the dark side in the Silverspoon video story of the boy. It reflects the tension between surface appearances and inner struggle, tying visually to the single’s lyrical themes and the official video clip for “Silverspoon”.
About the Single (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
“Silverspoon” is aggressive, punchy, and dynamic, pairing tight riffs with a memorable chorus and head-banging breakdowns. Lyrically, it critiques entitlement while celebrating earned effort.
The single includes a music video: a boy carrying a silver spoon drifts into a dream where he becomes a cult leader commanding followers. Human space invaders threaten his realm, while a red snake, representing his inner darkness, lurks. Blurring dream and reality, the cinematic video explores tension, mysticism, and identity. Created entirely with AI technology, it demonstrates how innovation can enhance artistry while keeping the music authentic.
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Fun Facts – Story Angles:
1. Reunion & Grind:
After almost a decade of silence, Hopeless Nation reunited in summer 2024, performing a high-energy reunion show and revisiting unrecorded material from 2014. This marked the start of a new cycle, grinding back up from the roots while staying true to the band’s hardcore and metal ethos.
2. Unique Music Video:
The “Silverspoon” videoclip fuses 1960s suburban nostalgia with cosmic adventure and surreal storytelling. A young boy carrying a silver spoon becomes a cult leader while confronting human space invaders and his inner darkness. It’s 100% AI-created, a bold step that blends innovation with authentic musical expression.
3. Scene Credibility:
The members are deeply rooted in the Quebec hardcore and metal scene. Louis-Simon leads punk hardcore legends Genetic Error, while Steve DC and Guy Provencher represented Canada in Europe after winning the Wacken Battle of the Bands with Strigampire in 2023. Over 250 live shows prove their relentless commitment to the scene.
4. Live Performance Rituals:
Hopeless Nation is known for high-octane, sweat-soaked performances: no backing tracks, pure lamp-amp sound, and full crowd interaction. Their shows often include intense headbanging, chair-throwing, and immersive visual projections, creating a live experience fans remember long after the last song.
5. Legacy & Homage:
The five upcoming singles, including Silverspoon, are a tribute to past members Jonathan Houle (bass & guitar, 2012–2014, 2024) and Maxime Dupont (rhythm guitar, 1998–2014). Their contributions helped shape the band’s sound, and these releases honor their talent and dedication.
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L-R – Guy Provencher (Rhythm Guitar), Louis-Simon Bellerose (Lead Guitar), Frederic Marchand (Vocals), Karl Héroux Rella (Bass), Steve DC (Drums)
Photo Credit: Frederic Marchand
Explosive. Raw. Heavy. Unique. Relentless. These five words define the sound and the spirit of Hopeless Nation, a metal/hardcore hybrid forged in the fires of punk rebellion and refined through decades of evolution.
Formed in 1998 by a group of friends drawn to the urgency of bands like Ten Foot Pole and Strung Out, Hopeless Nation quickly carved out a name in Quebec’s underground scene. As their musical tastes grew darker and heavier, so did their sound, absorbing the aggression of All Out War, ZAO, and Madball, and later the technical ferocity of Gojira, Lamb of God, and Darkest Hour. The result: a signature blend of hardcore grit and modern metal precision, delivered with unfiltered emotion and pit-ready intensity.
Their 2009 album Built from Scratch marked a high point in their early career, backed by over 200 shows and shared stages with heavyweights like 100 Demons, Bane, With Honor, Lofofora, and Despised Icon. Known for their sweat-drenched, no-backing-tracks live shows, Hopeless Nation became a staple at venues like Montreal’s Foufounes Électriques and Trois-Rivières Metalfest.
After a hiatus, the band returns in 2025 with renewed fire and a sharpened edge. Their comeback single “Silverspoon” is a sonic gut-punch, layered, immediate, and aggressive, yet open enough for clean vocals and hooks that stick. Mixed and mastered by Francis Perron (Voïvod) at RadicArt, it bridges the band’s hardcore roots with a modern metal sheen, setting the tone for an upcoming EP that includes four more singles: Disaster, My Curse, 1000 Miles, and Predators.
Hopeless Nation’s writing process is collaborative and deliberate. Lead guitarist Louis-Simon Bellerose crafts the riffs, while drummer Steve DC, bassist Karl, and rhythm guitarist Guy Provencher (also of Strigampire, Wacken Metal Battle Canada winners) bring the groove. Vocalist Frédéric pens lyrics that cut deep—tackling themes of inequality, privilege, personal struggle, and societal decay with honesty and urgency.
With over two decades of evolution behind them, Hopeless Nation stands as a testament to the enduring power of heavy music. Their sound has matured, but their mission remains the same: to move bodies, challenge minds, and leave everything on the stage.
Past and present:
2025 – Silverspoon – Single
2009 – Built from Scratch – Album
2004 – Our Mistakes – EP (Galy Records)
2002 – World of Hate – Album
Upcoming releases:
2025 – Disaster – Single (November)
2025 – My Curse – Single (November)
2025 – 1000 Miles – Single (December)
2025 – Predators – Single (December)
Tours and Festivals:
2025 – Super Sugoi Tour, with Within Destruction – Montréal, QC
2024 – Trois-Rivières Metalfest, with Feels Like Home – Trois-Rivières, QC
2012 – Maquisart, with Despised Icon – Trois-Rivières, QC
2009 – Bloodfest, with 100 Demons, Toronto, ON
2009 – Bloodfest, with 100 Demons, Montréal, QC
Shared Stage with:
Despised Icon
Within Destruction
100 Demons
Unearth
Bane
With Honor
Kalmah
Lofofora
L’Esprit Du Clan
A Perfect Murder
Insurrection
Burning The Oppressor
Mass Murder Messiah
A Death For Every Sin
Buried Inside
Spelldown
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – October 31, 2025
Out Now! Avant-Garde Prog Doom LIMINAL SPIRIT’s Haunting Album “Unwell”
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Milwaukee-based solo project Liminal Spirit, helmed by multi-instrumentalist Jerry Hauppa (also of Deorbit), has released its third EP, “Unwell,” today, October 31st, ushering in a chilling new chapter of doom-laced, cinematic storytelling just in time for Halloween.
Described as “grandiose, cinematic, epic, heavy, unique,” “Unwell” deepens Liminal Spirit’s signature style of immersive “seance music,” conjuring a soundscape that channels spiritual unrest and psychological collapse. This latest release invites listeners into the unraveling consciousness of Phillip, an elderly man suffering from dementia and haunted by the ghosts of two children who accuse him of a long-forgotten crime. As Phillip’s reality fractures, the music mirrors his descent, growing more distorted, chaotic, and emotionally volatile with each track, culminating in a violent confrontation and a final plunge into damnation.
The EP opens with “Admittance,” a deceptively serene, jazz-tinged piece that captures Phillip’s arrival at a nursing home, comforted by his son’s performance of “Welcome to My World.” The mood shifts in “Unwell,” where microtonal guitars and fragmented rhythms evoke Phillip’s disorientation and fading identity. “Visiting Day” introduces a sinister presence as ghostly figures confront him with accusations, setting a countdown to judgment. The chaos peaks in “EOLC,” a brutal and frenzied track where Phillip is tormented and killed by the spirits. The closing piece, “A Better Place,” drags the listener into a bleak purgatory, with chromatic descents and oppressive textures that echo Phillip’s fall into hell. Together, these tracks form a tightly woven narrative of psychological horror and spiritual reckoning.
Three of the five tracks feature microtonal guitar work, lending an alien, foreboding atmosphere that enhances the EP’s psychological horror. Hauppa’s writing process begins with a thematic concept and unfolds as a unified narrative, with lyrics drawn from the characters’ spoken words. The music and story are inseparable, each amplifying the other’s emotional weight.
“My goal with this record is to explore ideas that represent some of my greatest fears. Having worked in nursing homes, I know how miserable they can be. The thought of losing my faculties and facing spiritual judgment terrifies me, and that’s what Unwell is about,” 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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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – October 30, 2025
Nova Scotia’s HUMAN MISSILE CRISIS Drops Venomous New Video for “Snake in the Grass”
New Two-Track EP “Waste Away” Out Nov 14th
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L-R – DJ Vaters – Guitar/Vocals, Matthew MacIsaac – Drums, Justin Boutilier – Bass
Nova Scotia’s punk-infused garage rock trio Human Missile Crisis has dropped a brand-new music video for their single “Snake in the Grass,” the lead track from their upcoming two-song EP, “Waste Away,” set for release on November 14th.
A fuzzed-out, dance-floor-ready anthem with venom in its lyrics and swagger in its slide guitar, “Snake in the Grass” is a sonic warning shot aimed at the backstabbers and two-faced figures we all encounter.
“It’s about those people who smile to your face and twist the knife when you turn around. We’ve all met them. This one’s part of my story,” says frontman DJ Vaters.
The video, like the track, is a visceral blend of grit and groove, an invitation to lose control and let loose.
“Mosh pit? More like a dance pit,” the band jokes. “It’s got fast, fun drums, a slidey guitar riff, and even a quiet, pretty bass solo bridge. What more do you want? Just dance.”
Recorded live off the floor at Sound Park Studios with longtime collaborator Jamie Foulds, marking their first session together in over 20 years, the EP captures the raw energy and emotional honesty that defines Human Missile Crisis. The tracks were mixed by Foulds and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege (Portland, OR).
Formed by Cape Breton natives DJ Vaters (guitar/vocals), Justin Boutilier (bass/backups), and Matthew MacIsaac (drums), Human Missile Crisis is a therapeutic journey through the chaos of adulthood. With roots in punk rock and a sound shaped by post-punk, garage, and blues, the band channels influences like Idles, Fucked Up, and The Hives into something uniquely their own.
The “Waste Away” EP also features “Mona Lisa,” a more traditional rock track with a heavy punk chorus, written for the night-shift warriors and road-weary musicians who long for home. Together, the two songs showcase the band’s dynamic range and collaborative spirit.
The EP’s artwork was created by local artist @sourrgrrrl designs, whose style caught Vaters’ eye on a telephone pole sticker.
“I sent her the tracks and said, ‘Do your thing.’ I love working with artists that way, just let the music speak.”
Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer to the chaos, Human Missile Crisis invites you to join the party. They don’t want fans, they want friends and family.
“Come to a show, dance with us, laugh with us. That’s what it’s all about,” says Vaters.
Watch the “Snake in the Grass” video now via its premiere on Ghost Cult Magazine HERE.
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/humanmissilecrisis/snake-in-the-grass
“Waste Away” is out everywhere on November 14th, 2025.
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“When it comes to partying and being young, there are many “highs” and lows, as Human Missile Crisis draws our attention to in their new single “Too Long.”… The clip gives you a good look at these Dartmouth rockers in action. With fuzzed-out guitars and a garage rock spirit, these three young men know how to command a stage. The video captures what they do best: play live. The band members pride themselves on being a high-octane live act. That’s what the video is meant to emphasize: guys who can rock a stage like they rocked their parents’ garage growing up.” – V13
“With it’s thundering and infectious bassline, crunchy guitars, thrashing drums, and gritty heartfelt vocals, Human Missile Crisis easily achieved the powerful and memorable with “Blackwater”.” – Amplify The Noise
“Three friends and a long-standing passion for punk rock and garage, understood in their most jaunty and enjoyable expressions: they are human missile crisis, here grappling with their recording debut. What is striking right from the start is the light-heartedness that expert frequenters of the reference scene such as DJ VATERS, JUSTIN BOUTILIER and MATTHEW MACISAAC have been able to pour into the nine, lightning-fast moments that make up the album; the verve is ironic and semi-serious, the aim is fun, sarcasm and provocation: all elements which, mixed properly with direct and immediate sounds, come to compose a picture that is nothing short of caustic and full of sparkling ideas. The creativity released by the band is contagious: Liquor Store Stories echoes that kind of spontaneity traditionally inherent in the reference genres. And it offers half an hour of healthy entertainment in the name of bombastic pieces in which technique gives way to the desire to play together, to a sense of friendship that emerges with vigor from the grooves of the work and to a spontaneous and genuine approach. A debut that follows the dictates of tradition, proudly claiming its brilliant originality” – Rock Hard Italy
“I had a weird sensation while listening to the massive punch and swagger of “Liquor Store Stories” by Dartmouth, Nova Scotia based Human Missile Crisis. Not only is the title amazing and sounds like an anthology series on Hulu, the crunchy assaulting guitars, the nimble hyper bass lines, atomic drumming and strident vocal scowling aesthetic had me thinking of a 70’s Mod revival rock band instead of a punk outfit, namely, the iconic JAM. Maybe it is the major 7th and miner chords I think I am hearing, maybe it is the vocal countenance that does have a heavier sort of iteration of Weller, and maybe it is the fury of the bass and drums, of everything really. And it also might be the sense of talking about the inner workings of hometowns. By the way, sonically, I also thought of an amalgam of early punk like the Buzzcocks and more current bangers like Prince Daddy & The Hyena.” -Robb Donker Curtius / American Pancake
“Merging elements of Garage Rock and Post-Punk, they end up delivering an exciting song to the listener, with great melodies and which stands out mainly for its great rhythmic work, with its striking bass line and vocals with great melodies.” -Leandro Vianna / Roadie Metal
“Maybe “Blackwater” from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia based Human Missile Crisis is about wishing those who disappeared from your life well, maybe not. Maybe it is all about the glorious noise, the throttling bass bottom heaviness that kicks you in the gut, maybe not. Maybe it is about finding what you are searching for and not dive deep into the blackness to find it, maybe not. In the end, maybe Human Missile Crisis feels like Black Sabbath, The Dead Kennedys, Coachwhips, Bass Drum of Death atom smashed together into something else entirely, something visceral and impactful.” -Robb Donker Curtius / American Pancake
“”Liquor Store Stories” is a single recently dropped by Nova Scotia-based band, Human Missile Crisis. Boasting an infectious energy equipped with melodic vocal flows and anthemic instrumental work, this is a powerful new tune that delivers a unique blend of styles. Elements of punk, garage rock, indie, and emo are all present here, and the band shines brightly by creatively blending all the influences into one full sound.” -Havoc Underground
“”Too Long” is a melody that will really provoke something powerful and luminous in you with its most violent and rhythmic rhythms, capable of awakening the monster that you keep inside of you, this band will shake you with this crazy song bathed in the best alternative sounds and aggressive sounds of punk fused with the darkness of a more balanced rock.” -End Sessions
“‘Too Long’ by Human Missile Crisis is an energetic, aggressive and dark punk and rock whose instruments provide an auditory explosion in the best of the senses, causing a piece of music full of rhythm to be manufactured. While listening to the song I couldn’t stop moving my head back and forth because of how catchy it is, it’s one of those songs that you fall in love with in a second. I loved the song from start to finish and I hope you do too.” -Javier Alfonso / La Caverna
“The album begins with “Do you Remember”, a song that has a powerful guitar in its intro and remains that way, but from the beginning you say this album is not going to stop, it is going to maintain that hard and aggressive rhythm, although They also have California punk songs like “The Spark”, and of course they also have songs like “Distant Memory”, with a slower rhythm, but with the same strength in the voice. This album really has 9 incredible tracks for those who like garage and punk, and also get into slam.” -Miguel Castillo/ La Caverna
“Opening the record is ‘Do You Remember’, a three-minute romp that must be powered by Jack Daniels because the vocals have that tinge of Lemmy about them. The track ebbs and flows for those 180 seconds but always comes back to the punchy punk-rock vibe that is at the core of Liquor Store Stories.” -Dan Hemming / Hard Beat Magazine
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Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs, for the airplay love!
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
CFUV 101.9 MHz – Victoria
Loud – #3 Ivy Gardens
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfuv.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-10-28
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CJSR 88.5MHz – Edmonton
Loud – #4 Juliet Ruin
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-10-28
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CJSW 90.9 MHz – Calgary
Loud – #9 Harvested
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-10-28
Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs, for the airplay love!
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
CICK 93.9 – Smithers
Top 30 – #14 – Z-Cocoon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cick.cfm?dWeekOfID=2025-10-21
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CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops
Loud – #8 Eternal Drak
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-10-21
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CJSR 88.5MHz – Edmonton
Loud #10 Imperishable
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-10-21
Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs, for the airplay love!
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
CICK 93.9 – Smithers
Top 30 – #14 – Z-Cocoon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cick.cfm?dWeekOfID=2025-10-14
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CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops
Loud – #8 Eternal Drak
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-10-14
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CFUV 101.9 MHz – Victoria
Loud #6 – Ivy Gardens
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfuv.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-10-14
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CJLO 1690 kHz – Montreal
Loud – #10 – Ivy Gardens
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-10-14
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – October 29, 2025
Montreal’s DEADWOOD Unleashes “Tales of Massacre”
A Brutal Glimpse Into Upcoming EP “Rituals of a Dying Light” (Innerstrength Records)
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L-R – Fred Element (Guitar), Charles Etienne Lafrance (Drums), Stephane Filion (Guitar), Derek Heynekamp (Vocals)
Photo Credit – Fred Element
Canadian deathcore juggernaut Deadwood has dropped their latest single, “Tales of Massacre”, a blistering and terrifying track inspired by the Salem witch trials. The song is the second single from their upcoming concept EP, “Rituals of a Dying Light,” set to release on January 9, 2026, via Innerstrength Records.
Formed in 2020 with the mission to “Make Deathcore Angry Again,” Deadwood has carved a reputation for delivering music that’s angry, aggressive, dark, heavy, and intense. Their latest offering is no exception; “Tales of Massacre” blends brutal technicality with eerie atmosphere, pushing the boundaries of modern deathcore while staying true to the genre’s roots.
Deadwood’s forthcoming EP, “Rituals of a Dying Light,” plunges listeners into a concept-driven nightmare, where each track draws from real-life horrors and urban legends. From tales of demonic possession to infamous historical crimes, the band channels the macabre through punishing riffs and eerie lyricism. The EP features chilling narratives like “Heretic,” a brooding account of a nun overtaken by darkness, layered with piercing solos that cut through the gloom. “Thirst for Blood” delivers a vampiric frenzy, blending punk-tinged rhythms with a dangerously infectious chorus. “Whisper of Death” slows the tempo for a sinister dive into the psyche of Jack the Ripper, while “Echoes of the Fallen” closes the record with a haunting instrumental drenched in lead guitar and ominous atmosphere. Marking a new chapter in Deadwood’s evolution, the EP introduces solos and melodic leads for the first time—adding depth without sacrificing the band’s trademark aggression.
“We wanted this release to be scarier, heavier, and more extreme,” says founding member Fred Element
Deadwood’s lineup includes veterans of the Quebec metal scene, Fred Element (ex-Plasma Riffle, ex-Ion Dissonance), Stephane Filion (ex-Nova Spei), and Charles-Etienne Lafrance (Discovery Through Torment, ex-Dismayed).
Their writing process is collaborative, with each member adding their own flavor to Fred’s initial compositions. Lyrics are crafted to match the music’s atmosphere, drawing inspiration from horror, real-life tragedies, and the darker aspects of existence.
Deadwood’s live performances are known for their chaotic, horror-infused energy. Their stage presence is designed to evoke terror — not just a band playing music, but a visual and sonic assault.
“We don’t do small talk or funny vibes. We want to scare you. We want you to feel uneasy,” the band explains.
Having toured Japan and the U.S., including a standout performance at Inkarceration Festival, Deadwood is now preparing to conquer Europe in 2026. Their relentless drive and commitment to intensity have earned them spots alongside acts like Humanity’s Last Breath, Born of Osiris, and Traitors.
With “Tales of Massacre” setting the tone, Deadwood promises more music is already on the way.
“We chose five tracks that share the same dark atmosphere. But we’re not done yet, fans can expect a lot from us, sooner than you think,” adds the band.
For fans of Meshuggah, Whitechapel, Despised Icon, All Shall Perish, and Behemoth, Deadwood is a must-listen. Their sound is a terrifying blend of death metal and hardcore, crafted for those who crave pure brutality.
“Rituals of a Dying Light” drops January 9, 2026, via Innerstrength Records.
Listen now: “Tales of Massacre” on YouTube – https://youtu.be/kqpk5XQXrSQ
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://hypeddit.com/deadwood/talesofmassacre-1
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“If you ever wondered what Al Swearengen might listen to if he was living in modern times, here’s your answer, c*********. Montreal’s Deadwood have been around town for a decade now, and pride themselves on evolving into a more savage animal with each release. In December, 2022, they released Inhuman, an EP that is hell bent on making deathcore brutal again.” – Metal Sucks: Deathcore in the North – 10 Canadian Deathcore Bands
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – October 29, 2025
Lily Löwe Unleashes “Haunted House,” A Dark Rock Anthem Just in Time for Halloween
New Album “Beautiful Disaster” Coming February 2026
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Norwegian melodic hard rock band Lily Löwe has dropped their latest single, “Haunted House,” a chilling and cathartic track that arrives just in time to soundtrack your Halloween. The single is the sixth release from their upcoming sophomore album, “Beautiful Disaster, set to arrive February 6, 2026.
“Haunted House” dives deep into the shadows of the mind, using the metaphor of a haunted home to explore themes of anxiety, inner demons, and emotional chaos. With heavy basslines, modern production, and frontwoman Lily’s commanding vocals, the track delivers a visceral listening experience, dark, raw, and emotionally charged.
“It’s about being trapped inside your own head. We wanted the music to reflect that, heavy, haunting, but also cathartic,” says Lily.
The single follows a string of high-voltage releases in 2025, including “Wild,” “Demons,” “Puppet Master,” “Glitter & Gore,” and the title track “Beautiful Disaster.” Each song reveals a different facet of the band’s evolving sound, melodic, punchy, and unapologetically heavy.
Formed after Lily’s solo debut at Melodi Grand Prix 2022, Lily Löwe quickly grew into a full band featuring some of Norway’s top heavy rock talent: Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt (Jorn), Patrik Svendsen (Tonic Breed), Stian Hansen (Suicide Bombers), and Eiliv Sagrusten (Invasion). Their debut album LÖWE earned critical acclaim, and their upcoming release promises to push boundaries even further.
“Beautiful Disaster” is a sonic journey through power, vulnerability, and transformation, blending classic hard rock roots with modern edge. From the glam-punk riot of “Glitter & Gore” to the emotional wreckage of the title track, the album is “all killer, no filler,” according to the band.
Fans can expect more singles leading up to the album’s release, and a live show that’s as intense as the music itself, with raw emotion, heavy riffs, and hooks that stick.
“Haunted House” is available now on all major streaming platforms. “Beautiful Disaster” arrives February 6, 2026.
Add to your Spotify Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/5NtqnDqrHsz2ap3kJe2Coj
YouTube – https://youtu.be/N_5AF-owxPc
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More info: https://www.lilylowe.com | Facebook.com/iam.lilylowe | Instagram.com/iam_lilylowe
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“Löwe has a voice with power, punch, and attitude.” – Norway Rock Magazine
“The Löwe album is one of those examples [of music that just sounds right].” – Metalhead Community
Norwegian newspaper Nettavisen gave Lily Löwe´s song “Bad Baby” a 9/10 rating
Band: Löwe
Album Title: Beautiful Disaster
Release Date: February 6, 2025
Label: Löwe
Distribution: Distrokid
Track Listing:
1. Demons – 2:49
2. Haunted House – 3:26
3. Puppet Master – 2:43
4. Beg For Your Life – 2:54
5. Beautiful Disaster – 2:54
6. Glitter & Gore – 2:36
7. Our Secret – 3:36
8. Wild – 2:48
9. Love Like This – 3:15
Album Length: 27:06
Album Band Lineup:
Lily Löwe / Lill Sofie Wilsberg: Vocal
Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt: Guitar
Eiliv Sagrusten: Drums
Patrik Svendsen: Bass
Stian Hansen: Guitar
Album Credits:
Album Cover Photo: Jarle Nyttingnes
Mixed and Mastered: Jonas Holteberg Jensen (The Woods Norway)
Mastered for Vinyl: Steve Kitch
Demons – Producers: Ola Frøyen, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Jonas Holteberg Jensen
Co-producer: Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt
Songwriters: Elsbeth Rehder, Ola Frøyen, Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt
Puppet Master – Producers: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Jonas Holteberg Jensen
Co-producer: Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt
Songwriters: Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Elsbeth Rehder, Stian Andreas Rødland Hansen, Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt
Glitter & Gore – Producers: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Jonas Holteberg Jensen
Songwriters: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Kristian Haugstøyl, Celine Alette Pedersen Breivoll, Trond Holter
Beautiful Disaster – Producers: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Jonas Holteberg Jensen
Co-producers: Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt
Songwriters: Kristian Haugstøyl, Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt
Love Like This – Producers: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Jonas Holteberg Jensen
Co-producer: Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt
Songwriters: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Celine Alette Pedersen Breivoll, Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt
Our Secret – Producers: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Jonas Holteberg Jensen
Songwriters: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Celine Alette Pedersen Breivoll, Vegard Pytte-Høydal, Trond Holter
Wild – Producers: Jonas Holteberg Jensen, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen
Songwriters: Jonas Holteberg Jensen, Anna Timgren, Nicolas Rosstrøm, Kristina Lorentzen Sjølberg, Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Trond Holter
Beg For Your Life – Producers: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Jonas Holteberg Jensen
Co-producer: Patrik K. Svendsen
Songwriters: Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Celine Alette Pedersen Breivoll, Patrik K. Svendsen, Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt
Haunted House – Producers: Torgeir Ryssevik, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Jonas Holteberg Jensen
Songwriters: Torgeir Ryssevik, Celine Alette Pedersen Breivoll, Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Vegard Pytte-Høydal, Martine-KR, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen
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About The Album Artwork:
It’s raw and in your face — a Beautiful Disaster.
About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
Beautiful Disaster is a collection of songs that explores the chaos and contrast between strength and vulnerability — both lyrically and musically. The album moves between raw emotion and high energy, balancing heavy riffs, big hooks, and dark atmospheres.
Lyrically, it’s inspired by real emotions and experiences, but told through heightened, dramatic stories. Themes like power, desire, self-destruction, and transformation run through the record — from the haunting intensity of “Haunted House” to the unapologetic confidence of “Glitter & Gore” and the emotional turmoil of “Beautiful Disaster.”
Musically, it combines modern production with the heart of hard rock — blending powerful vocals, driving guitars, and catchy melodies with a dark edge.
Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)
1. Demons dives deep into the darker side of emotion and revenge. With pounding drums, heavy guitars, and Lily’s commanding vocals, it’s a song about reclaiming power after pain. It’s raw, dramatic, and bursting with attitude — a modern hard rock anthem with teeth.
2. Haunted House dives deep into the struggle with inner demons. The “house” serves as a metaphor for the body and mind — a place haunted by negative thoughts, anxiety, and self-destruction. It’s dark, emotional, and cathartic, capturing the chaos of being trapped inside your own head. Musically, it’s heavy and bass-driven, with a modern edge that makes the darkness hit even harder.
3. Puppet Master tells the story of a manipulative figure who thrives on control and deception — someone who plays with people’s emotions like puppets on a string. With heavy riffs, sharp lyrics, and a powerful vocal performance, the song calls out toxic power and the moment it finally collapses.
4. Beg For Your Life is the heaviest song on the album. It’s dirtier than any other song, with riffs that are a bit off-center compared to the entire album.
5. Beautiful Disaster is a dark, emotional rock ballad that captures the beauty and chaos of losing control in a toxic relationship — and just when you think you know where it’s headed, it hits you with a surprisingly catchy ending.
6. “Glitter & Gore” is loud, punky, and playful — a glam-rock riot with attitude, sparkle, and a wink.
7. Our Secret is the record’s happy tune. This riff would make you dance. Or not. A song that should not be underestimated.
8. “Wild” is a high-voltage rock anthem about freedom, rebellion, and unapologetic self-expression. With explosive riffs, fierce vocals, and a catchy chorus made for the stage, it celebrates the thrill of being bold, loud, and completely yourself.
9. Love Like This is the end. A strong power ballad that sticks to your head for a long time.
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FUN FACTS – STORY ANGLES:
1. Lily Löwe launched the project live on national TV during Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix (the Norwegian Eurovision)
2. Patrik, the bass player in Lily Löwe, actually stood in for Trond Holter on guitar in the “Bad Baby” music video — Lily Löwe’s first ever single!
3. The name “Löwe” literally means “lion” in German. Which is fitting, because Lily Löwe’s music has both the bite and the roar.
4. Lily (vocals) and Adrian (guitar) later discovered that they had actually stood right next to each other at a concert back in 2019 — a show where they were both watching Trond Holter, who was already working with Lily on her debut album at the time. They didn’t know each other back then and only realized the coincidence years later, when Lily found an old video showing Adrian in the crowd.
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L-R – Stian Hansen, Patrik K. Svendsen, Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt, Eiliv Sagrusten
Photo Credit – Jarle Nyttingnes
Lily Löwe is a Norwegian rock band rooted in melodic hard rock.
They made their debut at Melodi Grand Prix 2022 with the song “Bad Baby”, and released their debut album “LÖWE” later that year, produced by Trond Holter. The album received strong acclaim — Norwegian newspaper Nettavisen gave “Bad Baby” a 9/10 rating, while Norway Rock Magazine wrote: “In addition, Lily Löwe has a voice with power, punch, and attitude.”
In 2025, Lily Löwe released five singles — “Wild”, “Demons”, “Puppet Master”, “Glitter & Gore”, and the title track “Beautiful Disaster” — from their upcoming sophomore album, set for release in early 2026. With their raw energy, melodic edge, and emotional depth, Liliy Löwe is a band to watch.
Discography:
Beautiful Disaster (album) 2026
Glitter & Gore (EP) 2025
LÖWE (album) 2022
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