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0 Gore House Productions – Streaming Now! UK’s FOETAL JUICE’s Disgustingly Deviant Album “Grotesque” Is Now Ready To Be Devoured

November 16, 2023
by Asher
· Foetal Juice (Gore House Productions) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 16, 2023

Streaming Now! UK’s FOETAL JUICE’s Disgustingly Deviant Album “Grotesque” Is Now Ready To Be Devoured

New Album “Grotesque” Out November 17th, 2023 via Gore House Productions

(L-R): Lewis Bridges (Bass), Derek Carley (Vocals), Ryan Whittaker (Guitar), Rob Harris (Drums)

Photo Credit – Karen Carley

Prepare to be horrified as England’s Foetal Juice dives into a myriad of sick and twisted topics on their latest release “Grotesque”. This is the ninth instalment in their disgusting and deranged discography that has been swelling like an abscess since 2005. It’s a relentless barrage of blast beats, horror and gore that will have you questioning your sanity.

On “Grotesque”, the band blends the harsh nuances of grindcore, death and black metal, infusing them with inescapably high-quality musicianship and endearingly insalubrious lyrics, to produce superior, revolting extreme metal, and an audial experience akin to the pleasure of perforating a throbbing, rancid boil; immensely satisfying and intensely disgusting. They comment on this new release:

“We really wanted to push our abilities as far as we could with this one by introducing speeds and techniques we haven’t used in the past. I think overall we have accomplished this and even added other elements such as the intro to the last song. It’s a route we have never taken before but it has turned out really well. We are very happy with the results.”

Foetal Juice’s sound is a melting pot of influences, ranging from death metal and grindcore to black metal, gore, groove, thrash, and even Enya. Their evolution as a band has brought new dimensions to their music, incorporating diverse elements while staying true to their death metal roots.

Notorious for their catalogue of unpleasantries and musical vulgarities, this album promises to be heavier, catchier, faster, and more aggressive than anything they’ve ever done before. It’s a relentless assault on the senses, and Foetal Juice is ready to claim its place in the annals of brutal death metal.

“Grotesque” was produced, mixed and mastered by Chris Fielding and the album artwork was done by Misanthropic Art that captures the desperation of humankind. It is recommended listening for aficionados of brutality and gore, and those who enjoy Cannibal Corpse, Deicide, and Vomitory.

Listen to the full album stream for “Grotesque” via its worldwide premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.

“Grotesque” is due out on November 17th, 2023 via Gore House Productions and is available for album pre-order (Cassette/ CD)/digital) pre-save at https://orcd.co/grotesque.

Lyric Video – Legion of the Grotesque – https://youtu.be/NSoU2PuPZHo

Music Video –Ghoul Amongst the Mouldering Dead” – https://youtu.be/3aGbvw-cQL4

Track Listings:
1. Human Beach Master (3:50)
2. Mountain of Gore (3:10)
3.: Legion of the Grotesque (4:45)
4. Ghoul Amongst the Mouldering Dead (3:37)
5. Two Bongs Don’t Make a Right (1:26)
6. Cunt of the Litter (3:19)
7. Cemetery Leachate (4:39)
8. The Walking Groin (3:35)
9. Torn Apart (3:30)
10. F. K. E. O (3:59)
11. Gruesome (5:10)
Album Length: 41:06

More Info:

Gorehouseproductions.com | Facebook.com/GoreHouseProductionsOfficial | Instagram.com/gorehouseproductions

Facebook.com/foetaljuice | Twitter.com/FoetalJuice | Instagram.com/foetaljuice

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“it is rare for a genre this ingrained to be played straight with such eagerness and unrelenting energy, and that alone puts Foetal Juice ahead of the pack.” – 4/5 – Angry Metal Guy

“Gluttony shows us FOETAL JUICE at their fastest, heaviest and most aggressive. They’ve taken the fire and surging adrenaline of their live shows and have harnessed that power and it’s been manifested into their sophomore record. Full of grit and gristle that will not be for everybody, but if you fancy some gloriously grotesque death metal, look no further and indulge yourself in a bit of filth.” 9/10 – Distorted Sound Mag

“When the band says that they are at the top of their game and the album is death metal from the top tier, more capable of taking on the biggest names in the genre – and winning, it not just shallow brag. It’s completely true.” – The Razors Edge

“The punishment for gluttony is to be forced fed rats, snakes and toads. Foetal Juice make you swallow something far more repulsive.” – Moshville Times

“Dragging death metal kicking and screaming back to its putrid past (i.e. the late 80’s / early 90’s), the deviants in Manchester’s Foetal Juice deliver nothing but the finest old-school onslaught on their second album, Gluttony. Gorging on the very life-force of death metal’s founding fathers means that Foetal Juice share an undeniable kinship with the likes of Cannibal Corpse (think Bloodthirst era) and Master (circa On the Seventh Day god Created …Master) as they steadfastly go about their barbaric business. That is to say that Foetal Juice take the tastiest chunks of these bands and re-form them into a meaty platter of modern sounding death metal with an old-school twist.” – Worship Metal

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0 TORN THE FUCK APART Unleashes Video “Corrosive Form” Off New Album “Kill.Bury.Repeat.” Out Now!

November 16, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Torn The Fuck Apart (Gore House Productions)

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Montreal, QC – November 16, 2023

TORN THE FUCK APART Unleashes Video “Corrosive Form”

New Album “Kill.Bury.Repeat.” Out Now! via Gore House Productions

L-R – Brandon Mitchell (Bass), Michael Langner (Guitar / Vocals), Dylan Watt (Drums)

Photo Credit – Jeffrey Sisson

Unleashing their latest and sixth full-length “Kill.Bury.Repeat.” via Gore House Productions, Kansas City, USA’s Torn The Fuck Apart are treating fans to their latest video for the brutal track “Corrosive Form” via its premiere on Lambgoat HERE.

The band explains the track:

“Corrosive Form is a song about the disposal of a body through a chemical reaction. A song inspired by the serial killer John Robinson aka Slavemaster; a serial killer, con man, embezzler, kidnapper, and forger who was found guilty in 2003 for three murders committed in and around the Kansas City area. On a farm in Kansas, a task force found the decaying bodies of two women in two chemical drums. Across the state line in Missouri, investigators searched a storage facility where Robinson rented two garages. They found three similar chemical drums containing corpses.”

Torn The Fuck Apart (TTFA) has been amassing a brutal and gory discography since 2006 and now they continue their triumphant evolution as a three-piece powerhouse with their sixth release “Kill.Bury.Repeat.” that will bury listeners in a fury of death metal. Their sound features groove, aggression, and technicality layered with lyrics growling out themes of horror and homicide.

“A collection of horror stories from our imagination or inspired by true events, we believe our new album “Kill.Bury.Repeat.” represents the next level of brutality that we have worked to achieve over the years not only musically but also lyrically, something that any fan of metal can enjoy.” says the band.

TTFA‘s lineup consists of Michael Langner on guitars/vocals, Brandon Mitchell on bass/vocals, and Dylan Watt on drums/vocals. Notably, Langner and Mitchell also double as members of Troglodyte, while Watt remains active in Sedlec Ossuary. Over the years, their sound has matured and evolved, partly due to their refusal to limit musical influences, thus drawing inspiration from various metal subgenres and incorporating different styles into their music.

In essence, they sum up their sound simply as “death metal,” but their music offers a vivid and detailed portrait of the horrors of death, the cycle of rebirth, and humanity’s morbid fascination with these themes. Not ones to sit idly by, they are overflowing with creative ideas and ensure fans that there will be a continuous stream of death metal devastation in the coming months. They are recommended listening for fans of Suffocation, Cryptopsy, and Cannibal Corpse.

Brutal, gory, fast, and technical, “Kill.Bury.Repeat.” was released by Gore House Productions and is available on CD, Digital, and Vinyl at the following link – https://orcd.co/kill-bury-repeat

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3MhhtCb

Previous Videos:

Video – A Statement Of Malicious Intent – https://youtu.be/BGy8ei7gAOk

Track Listing:
1. Corrosive Form – 3:28
2. A Statement Of Malicious Intent – 2:32
3. Something Went Wrong – 4:06
4. Stuck In The Trunk – 4:20
5. Submerged In Human Compost – 4:26
6. Kill.Bury.Repeat. – 4:26
7. Dead But Delicious – 4:19
8. Autopsy Report (Inconclusive) – 4:19
9. Scratch The Bone – 5:43
10. Unleashing The Bloodthirsty (Cannibal Corpse Cover) – 3:55
Album Length: 41:38

Torn The Fuck Apart is
Michael Langner ( Guitars / Vocals )
Brandon Mitchell ( Bass / Vocals )
Dylan Watt ( Drums / Vocals )

More info:

Gorehouseproductions.com | Facebook.com/GoreHouseProductionsOfficial | Instagram.com/gorehouseproductions

Facebook.com/ttfabandpage | Instagram.com/ttfametal | Twitter.com/ttfametal

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“The Kansas City-based band are known for a full-on, brutal approach, and this new track is no exception. This is the second single (A Statement of Malicious Intent) released from the anticipated full-length, and it proves the band are not slowing their roll at all, as it pummels through fast and furious.” – Decibel Magazine

“”If you’re just after some brutality and aggression, you’ll find it on ‘Kill.Bury.Repeat’ and you’ll be happy with it.” – Metal Underground

“Torn the Fuck Apart is one of the most unpretentious band names in extreme metal, and it’s also an example of “truth in advertising”: their music delivers what the name promises. Much the same could be said for this Kansas City’s band’s new album that’s due for release next month: Kill. Bury. Repeat.” – No Clean Singing

“The new full length sees the band trimming down to a trio from the quartet from which we last heard, and the result is ten songs which are lean, mean, and designed to punch a hole in your head like the blast from a 12 gauge shotgun. Unsurprisingly, the music is uncompromisingly aggressive, the lyrical content intense, and cover art suitably intimidating.” – The Pitch (Kansas City’s independent source for news and culture)

“If you’re into any sort of extreme metal, then you will love this. It’s got all sorts going on and I can hear shades of Obituary, Cannibal Corpse, Deicide, Goatwhore and others. TTFK might be a trio but they make one hell of a noise and are as tight as a ducks butt. Death metal is in safe, but dangerous, hands with these guys and I’ll be sourcing their back catalogue ASAP.” – My Global Mind

“Classic brutal death metal, a little black metal vox, otherwise, a meaty cannibal corpse type sound” – The Moshpit – WORT 89.9 FM (Madison, WI)

“With grim and guttural intent, Torn the Fuck Apart take no prisoners here. Sticking rigidly to the brutal death metal formula, but also infusing the album with a level of horror that makes for a bloodcurdling listen.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Headbanging-Life

“If you’re into any sort of extreme metal, then you will love this. It’s got all sorts going on and I can hear shades of Obituary, Cannibal Corpse, Deicide, Goatwhore and others. TTFK might be a trio but they make one hell of a noise and are as tight as a ducks butt. Death Metal is in safe, but dangerous, hands with these guys and I’ll be sourcing their back catalogue ASAP.” – Jace Media Music

“The title track is a collation of everything here and is an absolute cracker of how they can build songs that fit within the brutal genre without being one note. Great stuff. The later songs chart similar paths but album closer sees them go full tilt with Scratch the Bone which is just storming. That tightness, the changing modes just deliver one of the best metal songs of 2023. This and the title track represent a high watermark, and they should be proud of them, just total quality… They have achieved what they set out to do, raising their game in order to move forward and sit at the table with the likes of Dying Fetus et al.” 4/5″ – Metal Epidemic

“TTFA’s musical technique is undeniable” – Amplified Magazin

“With a band name and album title like that, of course it’s some brutal death metal. I’ll tell you what, it goes hard for it’s 40+ minutes, too. Heck, even the mixing is in-your-face, with everything feeling like it’s turned up to 11 and right there at the front. If I’ve written those in a way that make them sound like bad things, they aren’t at all. I surprisingly liked this album way more than I thought I would! There are a lot of fantastic riffs throughout, and the low growls are really impressive… I’d LOVE to see these tracks live and if anyone’s into this sort of music you’ll love it!” – Overtone Magazine

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0 DIRTY AUDIO MACHINE’s New Video “Are You Alive” Pushes Back The Oppressor With Its Slick Riffs Off Latest EP “Only Fury Remains”

November 16, 2023
by Asher
· Dirty Audio Machine · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 16, 2023

DIRTY AUDIO MACHINE’s New Video “Are You Alive” Pushes Back The Oppressor With Its Slick Riffs

New EP “Only Fury Remains” Out Now!

Prepare to dive into the world of groove metal once again with the latest track from Dirty Audio Machine’s EP “Only Fury Remains”, which was released in June of this year. The track “Are You Alive” is four minutes of slick riffs, abrasive southern style gutturals, and gritty cleans that will leave an impression. The band shares the premise behind the song.

“Like the track before it (“System Of Revolution”), “Are You Alive” is another call to arms, expressing a desire for people to wake up and fight back against their oppressors, and general dismay at how unaware and/or apathetic a lot of people are about what is going on. The people have the power.”

Watch and listen to the video for “Are You Alive” via its premiere on Bravewords HERE.

Following the success of their previous release, “King of Disappointment” in 2022, Dirty Audio Machine returns with “Only Fury Remains,” a five-song EP that showcases their relentless pursuit of groove, intensity, and energetic lyrical themes. There is no end in sight for these guys either, they have more songs in the pipe and expect to release a new EP in the not-so-distant future.

Main songwriter and band founder Steve Ricardo often finds inspiration striking at 2 AM, prompting him to head to his home studio and record riff ideas using his cell phone. It’s a testament to the band’s dedication to capturing the essence of their music at any given moment. He also produced and mixed the EP; the artwork, created by LOKI, depicts the end of mankind—a fitting representation of the EP’s themes of struggle and anger.

A brick wall of groove metal talking about life’s challenges and making it one day at a time, “Only Fury Remains” is a heavy, relatable record about how the struggle is real. Recommended for fans of Static X, Anthrax, and Lamb of God, the EP, released on July 11, 2023, is available on https://dirtyaudiomachine.bandcamp.com and Spotify.

Music Video – Damage Done – https://youtu.be/HEZH0grXQsE

Track Listing:
1. Damage Done – 4:07
2. System of Revolution – 4:30
3. Weaker Born – 3:52
4. Are You Alive – 4:04
5. Nothing Left To Burn – 7:22
EP Length: 23:54

More info: Facebook.com/dirtyaudiomachineband | Instagram.com/dirty_audio_machine | Tiktok.com/@dirtyaudiomachine

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0 DECIMATE METALFEST 2024 SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN! (Millet, AB)

November 15, 2023
by Asher
· Decimate MetalFest · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 15, 2023

DECIMATE METALFEST 2024 SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN!

June 7-8 – Millet Agriplex – Millet, AB

DMF 2022 Spotify Playlist HERE

After a brief hiatus in 2023, DECIMATE METALFEST is coming back with a bang in 2024!

DMF 2024 (ALL AGES) will take place over the weekend of June 7th, and 8th in Millet, Alberta, Canada (approx 40 kilometres south of Edmonton) at the Millet Agriplex. Bands of all ages and genres are encouraged to apply for the festival!

Please note that EVERYONE is welcome to apply to DMF, they are looking for the following:
– 18 Bands
– +18 Bands
– Drag Performers
– Solo Artists
– Comedians
– Artists
– DJ’s
– etc.

If you have a look under their submission form on their website, you’ll see some tips from past years that still stand today! Please ensure your submissions are detailed, original, and that you include links to your socials, photos, music, music videos, live performances and anything else you’d like them to see!

Band Submission Link: https://www.decimatemetalfest.com/submit (deadline to apply is December 8th, 2023 – 11:59pm MT)

Volunteer Submission Link: https://www.decimatemetalfest.com/volunteer

DECIMATE METALFEST 2022 – OPEN AIR (ALL AGES) consisted of an epic lineup that included Arrival of Autumn, Planet Eater, VOLT, No More Moments, Snakepit, Caveat, Skepsis & more! DMF also incorporated Air Guitar contests and Drag for the first time for the festival, which will continue for 2024. DMF continues to strive for growth, improvement, quality, and safety!

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM 2024….

BANDS BANDS BANDS!!!

AIR GUITAR COMPETITION

DRAG PERFORMERS

SOLO PERFORMERS

GAMING

PRIZES

CAMPING

LOCAL AMENITIES

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

(More details to come!)

About:
Decimate MetalFest is the brainchild of Sloan Voxx of Voxx Promotions, which is destined to become an annual Canadian metal pilgrimage to Alberta, Canada. With the many yearly festivals becoming part of the national metal heritage, Sloan wants Decimate MetalFest to become one of the best-known events alongside the various festivals located within Alberta, and Western Canada. With Voxx Promos booking and promotional experience, and the support of metalheads internationally, there is nothing to stop them from reaching their goal of bringing in the masses and putting on incredible metal festivals for years to come!” (writing credits: Sloan Voxx & Ingrid Newton)

Previous years of Decimate MetalFest included bands such as: Into Eternity (Regina, SK), Hammerdrone (Calgary, AB), Centuries of Decay (Toronto, ON), Tortured Saint (London, ON), Quietus (Edmonton, AB), SYRYN (Calgary, AB), KOSM (Vancouver, BC), Hazzardous Material Burlesque, (Calgary, AB), School of Rock Calgary South (Performance Band -18), Ninjaspy (Vancouver, BC), Widow’s Peak (Calgary, AB), NYLITHIA (Vancouver, BC), Blackwater Burial (Vancouver, BC), Insurrection (Gatineau, QC), Pecado (Calgary, AB), Sludgehammer (Toronto, ON), Gatekeeper (Vancouver, BC), BLQ – Benevolent Like Quietus (Calgary, AB), ODINFIST (Armstrong, BC), Tessitura Official (Edmonton, AB), Filth (Shelby, NC), Insvrgence (Austin, TX), and many more!

Decimate MetalFest is a proud member of the Western Canadian Metal Festival Alliance.

Current Affiliates & Partners:
Voxx Entertainment
Millet Town & Agriplex
Long & McQuade
Asher Media Relations
Paralyzer Productions
387 Entertainment
RedBlack Recording
Western Canadian Metal Festival Alliance
Loud As Hell Festival
Armstrong Metalfest
Metalocalypstick Fest
Hyperspace Festival

For more info:
Decimatemetalfest.com
Facebook.com/decimatemf
Instagram.com/decimatemf
Twitter.com/decimatemf
Voxx Entertainment – Facebook.com/voxxentertainment

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0 Canada’s LANCASTER Is Dropping A Payload Of Heavy Metal With Video For “Ravenstone”; New Album “Hell Campaign” Out Now!

November 14, 2023
by Asher
· Lancaster · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 14, 2023

Canada’s LANCASTER Is Dropping A Payload Of Heavy Metal With Video For “Ravenstone”

New Album “Hell Campaign” Out Now!

L-R – Simon ‘Lefty’ Nadeau – Drums, Sim ‘G’ Giard – Guitar and Vocals, Dave ‘Meister’ Mayot – Bass

Photo Credit: Simon Giard

Lancaster is an old-school heavy metal band out of Quebec City, Canada who, like their namesake, rain down indiscriminate destruction in the form of memorable riffs, high-speed solos, and thunderous drums. They have three albums out so far, the most recent being “Hell Campaign”, which debuted on October 6th of this year. Now they have a mesmerizing and unsettling AI-generated music video for the single “Ravenstone”.

The single was inspired by Dan Carlin’s podcast “Painfotainment” about the death penalty, torture, and execution throughout human history, it is a re-creation of a man sentenced to death and experiencing his execution as a form of entertainment. It fits in well with the album’s dystopian perspective on the nature of war and power. Set in a “dieselpunk” heavy metal fantasy, there’s also some political philosophy inspired by the times. The band explains how the album came together:

“Hell Campaign” was written to set the record straight. All the songs were written by the current line up and a special attention to detail was brought to the table. We wanted to hit big so we brought on some muscle with our producer Raph from Broil Music. We shut ourselves out from the world and didn’t get out of the studio until all the tracks were laid out. It took ten days but we got it done. We think the effort put in shows in the quality of the album.”

Lancaster’s themes get a lot of inspiration from guitarist/vocalist Sim ”G” Giard’s personal philosophy but also from his army background. Their lyrics often have a militaristic theme to them as they follow the band’s name. They talk a lot about the dynamics of power, the horrors of war, and the madness brought on by both. The album art for “Hell Campaign” is a worked version of the trench system on the Somme, France in WW1, showcasing the scars of destruction of man’s war on the land.

Lancaster strives to make their listeners feel powerful, energetic, excited, and hyperactive. Especially those who enjoy Motorhead, Judas Priest, and Megadeth.

Watch and listen to “Ravenstone” at https://youtu.be/F2jjuTKFC2E

“Hell Campaign” was released on October 6, 2023, and is available on all digital platforms and CD at the following link: https://linktr.ee/lancastermetal

Track Listing
1. The Arrow – 4:42
2. Something Wicked – 2:59
3. Outlaw – 3:37
4. Tropical Nightmare – 3:25
5. Ravenstone – 4:43
6. The Dictator – 3:20
7. Diesel Punk – 2:49
8. Hell Campaign – 6:02
Album Length: 30:07

Album Credits:
All Songs performed and written by:
Simon Giard, Dave Mayot, Simon Nadeau, Rapahel Malenfant, Marc-Antoine Desjardins
Produced by: Raphael Malenfant, Marc-Antoine Desjardins
Mixed by: Raphael Malenfant
Mastered by: Ben Fecteau
Album Artwork by: Simon Giard
Canadian Content – MAPL

Album and Live Band Lineup:
Sim ”G” Giard – Guitar and Vocals
Dave “Meister” Mayot – Bass
Simon “Lefty” Nadeau – Drums

More info: Facebook.com/lancastermetal

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“LANCASTER restera lié d’une manière ou l’autre à des groupes comme Motörhead, dont l’influence est palpable sur « Outlaw » avec des éléments narratifs parfaitement incorporés. Les membres semblent avoir délaissés quelque peu leur côté plus garage rock/metal pour une sonorité métallique pleinement assumée, Si vous aimez cette facette du groupe, vous la retrouverez sur « Diesel Punk », qui combine le meilleur des deux mondes. Pour une raison inconnue, je trouvais qu’il manquait un petit quelque chose sur les sorties précédentes afin d’amener LANCASTER au prochain niveau. Avec la sortie de ce nouvel opus, le groupe québécois est prêt à envahir – encore plus – la scène metal avec une production qui rend davantage justice à leur matériel. D’ailleurs, vous devriez réellement écouter « Something Wicked » qui représente très bien l’album avec des accroches et une bonne partie de leurs influences.” – Metal Universe 2023

“Comme toujours lors de leur performance, dès les premières notes certaines personnes du public commencent à s’agiter. C’est lors de la deuxième chanson, soit Something Wicked qu’une petite cellule de thrash s’est déclenchéePlus je vois Lancaster sur les planches et plus j’aime leur musique. Les gars ont une énergie puissante et forte sur la scène ce qui nous pousse à regarder ce qui ce passe sur celle-ci ci. Je suis le groupe depuis deux ans déjà, de concert en concert, ils ne m’ont jamais déçue!” – Eloquence Art 2023

“Les membres sont vraiment sur une lancée et avec la sortie de ce premier EP, on peut croire que ce n’est que le début ! Avec leur heavy metal et ses influences crossover/thrash metal, il nous donné toute qu’un spectacle avec une énergie contagieuse. Sur scène, ils sont intenses et ne restent pas sur place. Quoi de mieux en cette soirée de septembre ? À travers leurs compositions, le choix du nom du EP a été bien choisi, c’est une véritable bombe ! Je vous conseille de surveiller le groupe s’il passe près de chez vous !” – Metal Universe 2019

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0 EPK – Lancaster – Hell Campaign (2023)

November 14, 2023
by Asher
· EPKs · Lancaster

EPK – Lancaster – Hell Campaign (2023)

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

Booking – Simon Giard – Simon.giard[@]alleycatproductions[.]ca

Album Title: Hell Campaign
Release Date: October 6, 2023
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: TuneCore

“Hell Campaign was written to set the record straight. All the songs were written by the current line up and a special attention to detail was brought to the table. We wanted to hit big so we brought on some muscle with our producer Raph from Broil Music. We shut ourselves out from the world and didn’t get out of the studio until all the tracks were laid out. It took ten days but we got it done. I think the effort put in shows in the quality of the album.” – Lancaster

Linktr.ee/Lancaster metal | Facebook.com/lancastermetal | Youtube.com/@lancaster310

Lancastermetal.bandcamp.com | Spotify

“We hear a lot of death ‘n’ roll and black ‘n’ roll these days, but I’ll put Lancaster’s latest album into “heavy ‘n’ roll.” This is really fun music that could get the party going in any crowd receptive of at least hard rock music as it is quite accessible, yet hard-hitting enough to keep traditional heavy metallers interested. This is very catchy, upbeat, fast heavy metal and it’s that way throughout the album—no syrupy crap here, the band just plows ahead, delivering rocker after rocker. It’s not just heavy metal by name, this stuff is actually heavy, with a thick sound that brings the song to life. The vocals are melodic but with a slightly harsh edge, which is a good fit for the style.3.5/5″ – The Metal Crypt

Album Title: Hell Campaign
Release Date: October 6, 2023
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: TuneCore

Track Listing
1. The Arrow – 4:42
2. Something Wicked – 2:59
3. Outlaw – 3:37
4. Tropical Nightmare – 3:25
5. Ravenstone – 4:43
6. The Dictator – 3:20
7. Diesel Punk – 2:49
8. Hell Campaign – 6:02
Album Length: 30:07

Album Credits:
All Songs performed and written by:
Simon Giard, Dave Mayot, Simon Nadeau, Rapahel Malenfant, Marc-Antoine Desjardins
Produced by: Raphael Malenfant, Marc-Antoine Desjardins
Mixed by: Raphael Malenfant
Mastered by: Ben Fecteau
Album Artwork by: Simon Giard
Canadian Content – MAPL

Album and Live Band Lineup:
Sim ”G” Giard – Guitar and Vocals
Dave “Meister” Mayot – Bass
Simon “Lefty” Nadeau – Drums

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About The Album Artwork:

The album artwork is a worked version of the trench system on the Somme, France in WW1. Showcasing the scars of the destruction of man’s war on the land.

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

A dystopian perspective on the nature of war and power. Set in a “dieselpunk” heavy metal fantasy, there’s also some political philosophy inspired by the times.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. The Arrow: The re-imagining of the Canadian war plane: The Avro Arrow as a dragon of ice and its story.

2. Something Wicked: Like a witch’s incantation, we’re painting an image that’s warning of something lurking in the shadows. Witchcraft and pentagrams. Foreshadowing our arrival.

3. Outlaw: As an ex-military member, I have massive issues with the militarization of police, its role in modern society, the issues with social media, bodycams, police unions, and training.

4. Tropical Nightmare: The instrumentals inspired the lyrics. A “1981 Heavy Metal” style zombie-killing fantasy.

5. Ravenstone: Inspired by Dan Carlin’s podcast (Painfotainment) about the death penalty, torture, and execution throughout human history, “Ravenstone” is a recreation of a man sentenced to death and experiencing his execution as a state form of entertainment.

6. The Dictator: A dystopian landscape created by the nature of dictators. The verses are inner monologues, the pre-chorus speaking to troops, and the breakdown of a speech to a hypnotized and convinced crowd.

7. Diesel Punk: Like Cyberpunk, like steampunk, Dieselpunk is a setting in time. It’s a WW2 fantasy landscape intertwined with a punk setting. Anti-Nazi, Ally philosophy, political anthems of liberty, self-expression, and equality.

8. Hell Campaign: This song is about the eternal fight. As an ex-soldier, the warrior ethos has always been part of my personality. No matter the situation, you find a way, you persevere. The allegory is self-explanatory, you fight for what you want, and you do it out of an irrational love. It’s taken years, and it shows on the body, but the fight is never over.

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Fun Facts:

We once played a show on the south shore of Quebec City, the bar was not on the “legal” side of things and had some peculiar patrons, to say the least. Besides making some new questionable friends, mid-set, there was a police crackdown, we ended up finishing the set after we had been frisked and I.D’ed by the cops who arrested a man and left the rest of us to rock it.

L-R – Simon ‘Lefty’ Nadeau – Drums, Sim ‘G’ Giard – Guitar and Vocals, Dave ‘Meister’ Mayot – Bass

Photo Credit: Simon Giard

Lancaster is an old-school heavy metal band out of Quebec City, Canada who, like their namesake, rain down indiscriminate destruction in the form of memorable riffs, high-speed solos, and thunderous drums. They have three albums out so far, the most recent being “Hell Campaign”, which debuted on October 6th of this year.

The album has a dystopian perspective on the nature of war and power. Set in a “dieselpunk” heavy metal fantasy, there’s also some political philosophy inspired by the times. The band explains how the album came together:

Lancaster’s themes get a lot of inspiration from guitarist/vocalist Sim ”G” Giard’s personal philosophy but also from his army background. Their lyrics often have a militaristic theme to them as they follow the band’s name. They talk a lot about the dynamics of power, the horrors of war, and the madness brought on by both. The album art for “Hell Campaign” is a worked version of the trench system on the Somme, France in WW1, showcasing the scars of destruction of man’s war on the land.

Lancaster strives to make their listeners feel powerful, energetic, excited, and hyperactive. Especially those who enjoy Motorhead, Judas Priest, and Megadeth.

“Hell Campaign” was released on October 6, 2023, and is available on all digital platforms and CD at the following link: https://linktr.ee/lancastermetal

Album and Live Band Lineup:
Sim ”G” Giard – Guitar and Vocals
Dave “Meister” Mayot – Bass
Simon “Lefty” Nadeau – Drums

Discography:
2023 – Hell Campaign – LP
2022 – MKX – LP
2019 – Bomber – EP

Shared Stage with: Ross The Boss, Dayglo Abortions, Metallian, Burning The Oppressor, Dance Laury Dance

Tours and Festivals:
Quebec Rock Contest (2019 metal winners) Qc city
Quebec Rock Fest 2020 – QC City
RockFest Pour La Santé Mental 2021 – L’épiphanie, Qc
Break Out Tour 2021 – Province of Quebec and Ontario
Gaspésienne Metal fest 2023 – Matane, Qc
Metalodon Fest 2023 – Fredericton NB

0 EPK – Kapitur – Covered In Dust (2023)

November 14, 2023
by Asher
· EPKs · Kapitur

EPK – Kapitur – Covered In Dust (2023)

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

For fans of Swans, Emma Ruth Rundle, Messa, Thou

“With all the sudden shifts, I want people not to be sure of what will come next. I also hope they can relate to it at some level and let themselves be carried by the music. Covered in Dust is a personal songwriting and instrumental exploration along with it being a conceptual work. Behind it lies an arduous imperfect path to discharge fear, self-doubt, the marks of an oppressive upbringing, and the stigmas of years of interpersonal abuse.” – Bruna Wanderley – Kapitur

Band: Kapitur
EP Title: Covered in Dust
Release Date: July 21, 2023
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

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“after hearing this gorgeous album, I knew it was something to bring my attention back. Wonderful melodic and crushing cello doom never sounded so beautiful. Heavy doom sections with blasting drums and gritty guitars. Phenomenal vocals, then they bring the gorgeous sorrow. The album deconstructs everything and makes it flourish. It tears at your emotions and soul. Blackened doom is a genre I love digging through and I found a masterpiece with this album!” – Doom Heart

“You’ll certainly fall in love for the thunderous sound of her cello, placing her among the most interesting new names of the independent scene in Canada.” – The Headbanging Moose

Band: Kapitur
EP Title: Covered in Dust
Release Date: July 21, 2023
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
1. Nature morte (4:09)
2. The Dust in Us (6:12)
3. Amaurosis (3:11)
4. Dream of the Ants (8:20)
EP Length: (21:52)

EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Bruna Wanderley, Sam Neumann, Bruno Coe (guest), Zach Dean (guest).
• All songs written by: Bruna Wanderley Gonçalves
• Produced by: Seth Manchester, Bruna Wanderley
• Mixed by: Seth Manchester
• Mastered by: Harris Neuman
• Album Artwork by: Jamie Bucciacchio
• Member of SOCAN
• Music is Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP Recording Band Lineup:
Bruna Wanderley – Cello, Vocals
Sam Neumann – Drums
Bruno Coe – Guest Bass
Zach Dean – Guest Guitar

Live Band Lineup:
Bruna Wanderley – Cello, Vocals
Andres Arango – Guitar
Tyler Addey-Jibb – Bass
Sam Neumann – Drums

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About The Album Artwork

The cover metaphors a scorching vomit of all self-loathing that patriarchal figures have fed to women through centuries under the disguise of kindness and self-respect. From the depths of my severe upbringing in a Pentecostal church and family, it represents the backwash of years of oppression, also symbolizing the end of my internalization and acceptance of oppression. Covered in Dust burns down everything around me which held me back, and brings myself to flourish over trauma.

About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)

Thematically, this record speaks from personal experience. Inspired by the intrinsical struggles of exile, relationship trauma, and the safe space found in sci-fi literature, the album travels through wonder, solitude, and disillusionment. The existential themes are metaphors for the process of leaving one’s own homeland, failing to adapt, and making someone else your home to then yearn for salvation. The music moves from bleak cacophony to comforting melodies played on the cello, with warm, sorrowful tones that take you on an individual journey in a timeless space. A soul-burning amalgamation of chaos and beauty that unfold an atmosphere and pace that allows for the coexistence of tranquility and despair.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)

Nature Morte – Nature Morte owes to the ferocity of artists like Jarboe and Myrkur, who inspired me to compose, sing, and learn gutturals. The main riff in the song came to fruition on the cello, while the other instruments were added to suit its atypical presence. NM is about post-trauma disembodiment, the feeling of dissociating from your body and emotions in order to cope. Amidst an intangible turmoil, we tranquilize ourselves in the trivial only to become passive observers. Not seeing things for what they are, we give way to madness. Lost in our disembodiment, a distressed inner voice that had been shut calls for help, to the realization of our denial and numbness. This track is the only one that follows the familiar form of verse-chorus-bridge-outro.

The Dust in Us – This was the first song I wrote, using various cello tracks layered as if using a loop. Hence why this track is rich in textures. Initially intended as an instrumental song, the lyrics complement it well. Though haunted by delirium, we accept the traps of existence. We comprehend that regardless of what happened, decay is a common end. We are not the shrunk exploited self we once were, and escaping reality isn’t a choice anymore. Our bodies and souls are one, and we come anew into the world as the embodiment of both.

Amaurosis – Probably the weirdest, most unorthodox track, Amaurosis has a simple repetitive structure and vocals that follow SATB choir scoring. Religious ideologies teach us that female bodies are dirty and sinful, our bodies are guilty of all sin. Fearing insignificance, we find solace in dogmas. Despite our devotion, we live within an inexplicable sense of fear, guided by doubtful truths. The threat of religious demise brings us to lament, and pious cries for mercy.

Dream of The Ants – This song was the hardest to work with, being redone from scratch twice. Its versatile arrangements and unexpected shifts create moods that travel from progressive synths to black metal. Inspired by the safe spaces found in sci-fi literature, it explores feelings of loneliness and disillusionment. Existence is at first regarded as a miracle but, after living through trauma in solitude, we are colonized by hopelessness and desolation. In a vulnerable position, challenged by a cosmic feeling of loneliness we run into despair, and question our own sanity. A reaction to a world with no kindness.

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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

1. After our second show someone came to us and said we’re better than BEHEMOTH!

2. We played a show at -42 C this winter. The heating stopped working, venue pipes were frozen. It was pretty unbearable, so we ended up wearing grandma sweaters for the performance.

3. Contrary to a few assumptions, our songs are recorded with acoustic cello. There’s no reason to record with an electric and miss all that body of sound!

L-R -Tyler Addey-Jibb (Bass), Bruna Wanderley (Cello, Vocals), Andres Arango (Guitar), Sam Neumann (Drums).

Photo Credit – Jeslyn Photo

Kapitur formed in Montreal in 2022 as the offspring of classical cellist Bruna Wanderley, who with empowering rage, aims to reclaim an identity shut by oppressive religious doctrines, social norms of gender, ruthless relationships, and exile. Their sense of unfettered musical exploration storms a mix of doom and post-metal.

Influenced by modern Swans, the 90’s Montreal Mile End scene, US east coast noise, contemporary classical music, death, and black metal, their sound can be bright, sorrowful, and atmospheric like a slow apocalypse. Marked by the band’s heavy instrumentation, the cello takes center with its warm voice coming naturally along the cellist’s alternatively gentle and unhinged vocals. With a lineup revealing their diverse backgrounds, Kapitur shares members with Spectral Wound, Massive Scar Era, and Ratpiss.

In 2022, their take on Sepultura’s Roots Bloody Roots was released to critical acclaim, which was then followed by their July 2023 debut EP Covered in Dust, which is the result of Bruna Wanderley’s initial one-woman band effort, drawing from her past traumas to find safe space in sci-fi literature.

Covered in Dust was mixed at Machines With Magnets by Seth Manchester, who is known for his work with Lingua Ignota, Big Brave, and The Body. Kapitur’s debut is a personal record that weaves a soul-burning amalgamation of chaos and beauty. It presents music that unfolds an atmosphere and pace allowing for the coexistence between tranquility and despair.

Discography:
2023 – Covered in Dust – EP
2022 – Roots Bloody Roots – single

Covered in Dust EP Recording Band Lineup:
Bruna Wanderley – Cello, Vocals
Sam Neumann – Drums
Bruno Coe – Guest Bass
Zach Dean – Guest Guitar

Live Band Lineup:
Bruna Wanderley – Cello, Vocals
Andres Arango – Guitar
Tyler Addey-Jibb – Bass
Sam Neumann – Drums

Shared Stage with: Tómarúm, Volcandra, Djunah

0 VORAATH Unfold A Story of Betrayal And Horror w/ “Judas Blood and Vultures” – First of Many In Music Video Series

November 13, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Voraath

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 13, 2023

VORAATH Unfold A Story of Betrayal And Horror w/ “Judas Blood and Vultures” – First of Many In Music Video Series

L-R – Paul McBride – Bass, Joshua Ward – Drums, Chelsea Marrow – Vocals, Tylor Kohl – Guitar

Photo Credit – Picture by Jamie Leblanc, Art by Joshua Ward

Gearing up for a debut full-length in 2024 via Exitus Stratagem Records, VORAATH unleashes brutal horror-inspired extreme metal. Earlier this year they revealed their new vocalist Chelsea Marrow (Visitant, The Monster Factory – Death Metal Choir for the video game DOOM Eternal with the reenvisioned, remixed, and remastered version of the single and music video “Siren Head” (https://youtu.be/X0x6xRSWXeo) along with the addition of guest melodic vocals from Taylor Presnell.

Today, the band embarks on telling their next horror tale with “Judas Blood and Vultures”, the first from a series of music videos they will be offering in the coming months in support of their forthcoming album.

“We are excited to kick off our official series of music videos that encapsulate the lore of the music. We want to integrate many visual elements, from action to horror to science fantasy; this song highlights the pace of the album. The title of the song, Judas Blood and Vultures is a story of betrayal told through the lens of an action-horror. We want the audience to feel as if they are watching a first-person video game, blending our style of metal with our enthusiasm for 80’s sci-fi/horror and video games. We are excited to be working with Exitus Stratagem Records in bringing to life our musical vision. We are aiming to bring more than just metal but an entire experience, an auditory odyssey while still keeping our roots in blackened symphonic death metal.” adds Voraath band founder and drummer Joshua Nassaru Ward.

Ward co-wrote the storyline for “Judas Blood and Vultures” along with directing its video with the combined efforts of the band’s team at Eldersverse Studio.

The story of “Judas Blood and Vultures” takes place in the year 2193 – Mission: 3116 The Red Village incident: The Valewalkers are contacted by an old friend, Tobias to investigate a series of strange disappearances in a neighboring village. It is believed that a vile creature from beyond the Nexus Rift, known by the locals as Lumia is responsible for the missing villagers, among them, Tobias’ new bride and infant child. As the hunters and their forlorn guide begin their pursuit of the creature and its cultist minions, they soon discover that not all is as it seems in the ruins of the red village.

The music video for “Judas Blood and Vultures” can be seen and heard via its premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.

Digital – https://hypeddit.com/voraath/judasbloodandvultures

Featuring members from Xael, Rapheumets Well, Implosive Disgorgence, Sweet Blood, Visitant, and The Monster Factory – Death Metal Choir for the video game DOOM Eternal), VORAATH is an otherworldly and experimental death metal band that brings together emotional yet brutal music and science fantasy appealing to both metal enthusiasts as well as those who appreciate the lore of the music. The band’s origin began with an idea to merge extreme metal with storytelling by band founder and drummer Joshua Nassaru Ward (Xael).

“I wanted to create more than just another metal band but an intricate brand with lore to explore alongside the music. We are creating a metal multiverse,” adds Ward.

Integrating science fantasy, soundscapes, and metal, VORAATH looks forward to tantalizing audiences and leaving them anticipating their forthcoming debut album in 2024.

As they tour across the American midwest, they promise an onslaught of theatrics, bringing their stories of the music to life. Atmospheric and driving, the medley of blast beats, chugging bass, and heavily distorted solos will be both intense and immersive.

“Our stage wear is directly from the lore. Each one of us is a character in the lore of our music. Tactical dystopian armor, Alien-like helmets with red glowing lights, we try to represent the vibe we are writing about.” says Ward.

Voraath is recommended for fans of Septicflesh, Cattle Decapitation, and Fleshgod Apocalypse.

Single Credits:
• All songs performed by: Voraath
• All songs written by: Voraath
• Produced Joshua Nassaru Ward
• Mixed Joshua Nassaru Ward
• Mastered by: Mike Low
• Single Artwork by: Joshua Nassaru Ward

Recording Band lineup:
Singer -Chelsea Marrow
Guitarist – Tylor Kohl
Guitarist – Daniel Presnell
Bassist – Paul McBride
Drummer/vocalist/keys – Joshua Nassaru Ward
Vocals/back up – Taylor Presnell

Live Lineup:
Singer – Chelsea Marrow
Guitarist – Tylor Kohl
Guitarist – Daniel Presnell
Bassist – Paul McBride
Drummer/vocalist/keys – Joshua Nassaru Ward

More info:

Exsrmusic.com | Facebook.com/ExSRecords | Instagram.com/exsrmusic | Twitter.com/ExsrM

Voraath.com | Facebook.com/Voraath | Instagram.com/voraath | YouTube | Tiktok.com/@voraath

Booking: Continental – Michelle Messina – michelle[@]continentaltouring[.]us

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“Crushing Sci-Fi Death Metal” – Metal Injection

“The music (The Barrens) reaches new heights of fire-storming intensity, burning with feverish desperation, and then suddenly shifts into a classically influenced acoustic guitar and bass instrumental that’s sublime. That proves to be a segue into yet another phase of the musical narrative, one that’s glorious. The drums continue their blistering assault, but the music soars on the wings of solos of riveting splendor, heroic singing that goes sky-high, and the vast sweep of cinematic synths, which collectively end the track in a panoramic finale of stunning magnificence.” – No Clean Singing

“they are a band who’ve combined their musical and visual sides into a silver screen-worthy, sci-fi based, death metal odyssey centered around alien contact, the devastation and degradation of the environment and humanity, rule by corporate overlords and henchmen, Primitivism vs. Futurism and, of course, lots of blood, guts and killing.”- Decibel Mag

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0 DEGENERATOR (ft. members All Else Fails, ex-Striker) Continues Its Fusion Experiment With “Neurotonic” Off “The Abyssal Throne” Out Nov 2023

November 13, 2023
by Asher
· Degenerator · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 13, 2023

DEGENERATOR (ft. members All Else Fails, ex-Striker) Continues Its Fusion Experiment With “Neurotonic”

Debut Album “The Abyssal Throne” Out Nov 24th, 2023

L-R – Jonathan Webster – Drums, Barrett Klesko – Vocals, Guitar, Bass

Degenerator is an aggressive musical powerhouse based in Edmonton, Alberta, that combines the genres of post-grunge, stoner rock, and doom into a captivating and relentless fusion. Comprised of two musicians, Barrett Klesko and Jonathan Webster who have already garnered intonation musical acclaim they are demonstrating their musical prowess in their debut album “The Abyssal Throne”. The second single “Neurotonic” takes heavy music fans deep into a unique and intriguing soundscape full of fresh energy and innovation. Klesko comments:

“Loss haunts our hearts. We must cherish our loved ones. Before they are gone. I always strive for stirring emotion, while revealing a glimpse of a mystical hidden depth. This music came from investigations of my connection with both the material and ethereal worlds, and I hope this ignites a similar reflection in others.”

“The Abyssal Throne” captures the spirit of the ’90s and ’00s goth and grunge while infusing fresh energy and innovation. The album takes listeners on a rollercoaster of emotions, navigating intricate and progressive time signatures, and balancing thunderous, distorted riffs with intricate melodies that seamlessly intertwine. Each song becomes an adrenaline-fueled journey, inviting listeners to surrender to the primal depths of their own emotions.

The project began as a trial, with Klesko reaching out to his friend Webster, with whom he had previously played in The Order of Chaos. The album started to take shape as Klesko composed to rough drum tracks provided by Webster. What began as an experiment evolved into something entirely unique, distinct from its source material. It is recommended for fans of Baroness, Torche, Smashing Pumpkins, and Sound Garden.

Watch and listen to the video for “Neurotonic” via its premiere on TheObelisk HERE.

“The Abyssal Throne” is due out November 24, 2023.

Album pre-order – https://degeneratormusic.bandcamp.com/

Previous Video – “Eternalism” at https://youtu.be/Ad7o2rmB5vQ

Track Listing:
1. Eternalism – 3:42
2. Finality – 4:06
3. The Day That Never Comes – 4:39
4. Darkness Prevails – 3:58
5. Neurotonic – 4:46
6. The Children of the Night – 3:59
7. Hiraeth – 4:06
8. The Spiral – 4:13
9. Heart Like a Hole – 4:15
10. For Every Truth – 5:38
11. A Way Out – 3:52
Album Length: 47:14

About:

Degenerator, Edmonton’s aggressive sonic titans, unleash a captivating blend of stoner, sludge, grunge, and goth rock.

Degenerator, the relentless musical force hailing from the underground scene in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, emerges from the depths to deliver a spellbinding sound that resonates with fans of Baroness, Type O Negative, The Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana and Alice in Chains. With their captivating blend of stoner, sludge, grunge, and a touch of doom, Degenerator sets the stage for an immersive journey through explosive moods, progressive time signatures, and hauntingly unusual vocal melodies.

Driven by a collective passion for pushing the boundaries of music, Degenerator boasts an exceptional lineup featuring members from renowned bands such as Striker, All Else Fails, The Order of Chaos, Tyler Dory Trio, and The Secret Places of the Earth. Their combined expertise and unwavering dedication forge a distinct sonic tapestry that both embraces and reinvents the spirit of goth and grunge from the ’90s and ’00s.

Drawing inspiration from the genre’s most revered figures, Degenerator fearlessly invites listeners into an enigmatic soundscape where raw emotions intertwine with thought-provoking lyrics. Their music reflects the complexities of the human experience, delving into the depths of despair while simultaneously igniting a raging fire within the soul.

From the very first notes, Degenerator launches audiences into a realm where aggression surges and anticipation fills the air. With their unyielding commitment to innovation, they flawlessly navigate intricate and progressive time signatures, resulting in a sonic assault that defies convention. Each song becomes an adrenaline-fueled journey, enticing listeners to surrender to the primal depths of their own emotions.

As they traverse the sonic landscape, Degenerator masterfully balances thunderous, distorted riffs with intricate melodies that seamlessly intertwine. Their music evokes a wide range of emotions, from seething rage to cathartic release, leaving no listener untouched by its commanding power. Fans of ’90s and ’00s goth and industrial rock will find solace in the band’s fusion of familiar elements while being propelled by their fresh and unrelenting approach.

Degenerator’s journey to musical excellence is further underscored by their remarkable accolades. The band’s members have been recipients of prestigious awards, including a JUNO Award for Best Metal Album, a Canadian Music Award for Metal Recording of the Year, Edmonton Music awards, and numerous other industry honors. Their track record of success serves as a testament to their unwavering dedication and artistic brilliance.

Degenerator’s forthcoming release promises to be a revelation for music enthusiasts craving an aggressive and captivating sonic experience. With their untamed creativity, unmatched musicianship, and a proven history of award-winning success, Degenerator is poised to leave an indelible mark on the world of alternative rock.

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0 EPK – Pessimystic – Burnt Offering (2023)

November 10, 2023
by Asher
· EPKs · Pessimystic

EPK – Pessimystic – Burnt Offering (2023)

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

Booking: pessimysticofficial[@]gmail[.]com

“With a clear vision and a cohesive entity, Pessimystic intends to compose and release EPs and albums on an annual basis, building momentum fast and spreading the Pessimystic energy far and deep.” – Pessimystic

Band: Pessimystic
Album Title: Burnt Offering
Release Date: November 24, 2023
Label: Self-Release

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Band: Pessimystic
Album Title: Burnt Offering
Release Date: November 24, 2023
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Conquer the Pantheon – 4:05
2. Visions – 6:19
3. Burnt Offering – 4:25
4. Crystalline – 5:05
5. Omnipresent Malevolence – 6:50
Album Length: 26:47

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by Pessimystic
• All songs written by Pessimystic
• Recorded at Apartment 2
• Mix & Mastered by Topon Das
• Album Artwork by Misanthropic Art
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP Band and Live Lineup:
Ryan: Guitars and Vocals
Mat: Drums
Nic: Bass

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About The Album Artwork:

The album artwork is an original piece inspired by Ezekiel 1. Instead of a vision of God’s glory, the image represents God’s judgment. Misanthropic Art was commissioned.

About The Album (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

ALBUM DESCRIPTION

Blackened death metal entity Pessimystic revealed their debut album Burnt Offering; an apotropaic oblation of self-surrender through self-destruction and unity through detachment. Conceptually, Burnt Offering contemplates divine retribution and conjures the apocalyptic imagery enshrined in the human psyche.

Burnt Offering comprises five songs of avant-garde extreme music, for a total length of just under half an hour. Under its dense and dissonant shroud, it combines the wrath and fury of death metal with the intensity and melodic echoes of black metal. The album was recorded and produced by Topon Das at Apt 2 Recording (Fuck the Facts, Deformatory, Eclipser), capturing deep textures and a natural, organic energy. With its meshed layers of intricate technical details, Burnt Offering showcases both performance and dedication Pessimystic has to offer.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)

I. Conquer the Pantheon

The opening track, “Conquer the Pantheon”, was chosen to initiate Pessimystic’s debut record, “Burnt Offering”, due to its momentous energy. It begins with a rolling and thunderous beat, accompanied by an arpeggiated guitar section, creating a primitive and rhythmic atmosphere. This builds towards an aggressive, yet melodic barrage of tremolo chord progressions and blast beats. The song has a direct structure, allowing the listener to become acquainted with the sonic landscape of the record. The lyrics and vocal delivery appropriately correspond to the primitive vibe of the instrumentation, presenting the concept that permeates the entire album; our ancient relationship to the divine. The deity is revealed as a storm theophany, responsible for our fertility and protection, and the song chronicles its evolution into the transcendent creator of the universe. “Conquer the Pantheon” serves its purpose of generating poetic and symbolic imagery of monotheism’s despotic origins.

II. Visions
The second track, “Visions”, is an apocalyptic revelation of divine retribution. It draws inspiration from the horrific events depicted in the bible, predicted by the prophets. Its narration seeks out angelic mediation for the comprehension of these unfathomable, calamitous atrocities. “Visions” is the most resonant and melodic song on the record, from a vocal standpoint. It has a purposefully straightforward composition, yet it is laden with detailed and immersive musical passages.

III. Burnt Offering
The title track, “Burnt Offering”, is the culmination of Pessimystic’s resolve and lyrical theology represented on this album. “Burnt Offering” is about sacrifice through immolation of the self and absorption into absolute unity with God. Instrumentally, this track showcases the diversity of the band’s sound; weaving tense, bewildering dissonance into ominous psychedelia, and finishing with cathartic release. This moment in the record marks the plummeting descent into lunacy, far from the uplifting elements of the first two tracks, and the last trace of melodic respite before what is to come.

IV. Crystalline
We are brought low, to the darkest depths of the record, by the warped and metamorphic intro section of the fourth track, “Crystalline”. The overall tone of this song is injected with more death metal and doom influence than all of the previous tracks combined. In stark contrast with its heavy and brooding sound, the lyrics evoke an ecstatic trance that imagines the mystical and transformative experience of seeing the light and hearing the voice of God. The unique juxtaposition of mode and message negatively charges the unstable aura emanating from “Crystalline”.

V. Omnipresent Malevolence
The monumental final track, “Omnipresent Malevolence”, concludes the album by leading us down an unsettling path toward destruction. Lyrically, this song is a lamentation directed at the almighty, concerned primarily with evil and suffering. It begs the question; why do terrible things happen to righteous people, while sinful deeds go unpunished? How can this world so abound with wickedness if it is the creation of an all-benevolent, all-knowing, and all-powerful God? The menacing instrumental fury of “Omnipresent Malevolence” is an unorthodox blackened death epic, possessed by foreboding grooves, and intensified by pummelling brutality from start to finish.

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FUN FACTS – STORY ANGLES

1. About Pessimystic: the whole of the band comes before the individuality of its members. While there are no secret musicians or hidden stories, the band chooses to adopt a strictly minimalistic approach.

2. While the writing process and general concept for Pessimystic originated in 2022, the band came together as a three-piece in 2023.

3. The band played its first show in September 2023, opening for Sunless and Thantifaxath in Ottawa.

4. While promoting this first release, and looking forward to playing more shows, the band currently works on its second album.

5. The album was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Topond Das, from Apartment 2 Recording Studio (Fuck the Facts, Deformatory, Eclipser).

L- R – Nic (Bass) | Ryan (Guitars and Vocals) | Mat (Drums)

Photo Credit: Melissa Krakana

Pessimystic is an extreme metal entity hailing from Canada. They perform an experimental style of death metal possessed with a blackened atmosphere. Their sound bridges the chasm between dark, dissonant riffs and hook-focused compositions.

Band Lineup:
Ryan: Guitars and Vocals
Mat: Drums
Nic: Bass

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