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0 HATRED REIGNS Is Now Streaming Their Death Metal Labour Of Love And Dedication “Awaken The Ancients”

November 30, 2023
by Asher
· Hatred Reigns · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 30, 2023

HATRED REIGNS Is Now Streaming Their Death Metal Labour Of Love And Dedication “Awaken The Ancients”

New Album “Awaken The Ancients” Out December 1st, 2023

L-R – Jeff Calder – Guitars, Adam Semler – Bass & Vocals, Neil Grandy – Drums, Mitchi Dimitriadis – Vocals

Canada’s Hatred Reigns is a convergence of masterful musicians, each with a rich and storied background in the music industry. They came together in 2015 and released their first EP “Realm I: Affliction” in 2018. They follow it up now with “Awaken The Ancients”, which weaves together the elements of old-school death metal with modern technical intricacies, creating a sonic tapestry that is both captivating and groundbreaking.

The lyrics on this concept album are inspired by the film “What Dreams May Come”, the novels Dante’s “Inferno”, John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” and the mental anguish and exploits that many of us experience but choose life vs succumbing to the ever-looming darkness.

“In a quest for liberation, the damned are ferried across by Charon who must navigate treacherous planes, confronting challenges from demons above and lurking waters below. Their odyssey takes them across the enigmatic river Styx, lured by the ancients towards Necropia, where ultimate judgement awaits. We are unleashing an infernal symphony of brutality and precision! Our music is a testament to the raw power and intricate craftsmanship that defines death metal. Each member has their own barrage of styles and influences which created the unique twist that is Hatred Reigns.” adds the band.

“Awaken The Ancients” is not just an album; it’s a conceptual epic that traverses uncharted realms of sound and emotion. The album’s narrative follows a protagonist grappling with oppressive forces, leading to a summoning of the ancients who rise to liberate the tormented from their prolonged suffering. Plunged into an endless abyss, the tormented emerge upon a desolate shore, surrounded by aimless souls. This is not an adventure for the faint of heart, and should only be attempted by the hardiest of metalheads, those with a penchant for Origin, Carcass, and Behemoth.

Listen to “Awaken The Ancients” via its worldwide album stream premiere on Decibel Magazine HERE.

“Awaken The Ancients” was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Hatred Reigns vocalist Mitchi Dimitriadis, with album art designed by Pedro “Lordigan” Sena. The album is available on December 1st, 2023, at the following links:

Digital – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hatredreigns/awaken-the-ancients

Bandcamp – https://hatredreigns.bandcamp.com

Music Video – “Awaken The Ancients” – https://youtu.be/e6UZwj9YumA

Track Listing:
1. Awaken The Ancients (5:20)
2. Pain Leads To Nothingness (3:16)
3. To Depths Unknown (2:40)
4. Obsolarium (2:36)
5. Ushered By Charon (5:23)
6. Planes Divide (3:47)
7. Absentia (4:58)
8. Departing Acheron (3:43)
Album Length: 31:20

Album and Live Lineup:
Mitchi Dimitriadis – Vocals
Jeff Calder – Guitars
Neil Grandy – Drums
Adam Semler – Bass & Vocals

More info: Facebook.com/hatredreignsband | Instagram.com/hatredreigns | Youtube.com/@hatredreigns1027

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“Hatred Reigns’ Awaken the Ancients is Brutality in Sound and Theme… For those of you who can’t get enough of their brutal technical death metal thematically based on What Dreams May Come, Dante’s Inferno, Milton’s Paradise Lost, and love wallowing in the murky anguish of life’s darkness, take an audio gander at the stream of the album.” – Decibel Magazine

“this is a slab of high density, very technical death metal that fans will love” – Real Gone Rocks

“Hatred Reigns play to their strengths on this album opener (Awaken The Ancients), delivering speed and fury, but impressive agility as well as aggression. They unleash madness in the viciously sizzling and skittering riffage and ruthlessness in the bone-smashing hammer blows that segment the frenzies, and the monstrous guttural growls expel the words in barks that are almost as fast as the backing instrumentation. But the band also switch things up, slowing the tempo and injecting weirdly swirling arpeggios and then hitting the accelerator to bring forth an even more demented and delirious escapade, this time fronted by crazed screams and screeches as well as gritty growls, and propelled to further heights of lunacy by a fret-melter of a solo and bursts of maniacal drum battery. When the band decelerate again, the chords elevate it into an otherworldly realm, both menacing and haunting, and the band also layer in a little bass solo, a few humongous bass drops, and a hulking, lurching stomp. But of course they go back into the fast lane for one last burst of high-adrenaline barbarity as the song surges to the end.” – No Clean Singing

“‘Departing Archeon’, grabs me where I didn’t expect (You can see the video for this at the bottom of this page). This time the vocal and lyrics are instantly engaging… accessible and menacing ‘Welcome… We’ve been waiting for You…’ which somehow made me smile from ear to ear. And just wait for that main riff – it’s f**king perfection. Simple, brutal and so utterly worthy of a headbang. Looking over the release notes they compare their release to ‘Origin’, Suffocation, and Hideous Divinity, but I’m getting vibes of classic Thrash and Death Metal. Think early Sepultura, Gorefest and Carcass, especially with that DIY ethos those thrown in too. It enables them to keep their influences close to their heart and do exactly what they want to. Overall, it took me a few listens to the album to appreciate how good it is. It’s a complex album that doesn’t hide behind overly technical playing … it knows how to keep the riffs simple, crunchy and heavy… Incredible stuff.” – Music Trespass

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0 EPK – Stages of Decomposition – Raptures of Psychopathy (2024) (Gore House Productions)

November 29, 2023
by Asher
· EPKs · Stages of Decomposition (Gore House Productions)

EPK – Stages of Decomposition – Raptures of Psychopathy (2024) (Gore House Productions)

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

“It has been 10 years since our first Piles of Rotting Flesh full-length album was unleashed and about 7 years since our Crawl Space Burial EP was released. We are beyond excited to finally have this long overdue full-length album out and ready for all our fan’s listening pleasure. It has been a long and grueling process to get all this done but we are proud to have completed everything just the way we wanted. Raptures of Psychopathy is an album to capture the minds of the psychotic as anything in life we as humans all can relate to in one way or another but nonetheless, we are all still humans and have aggression that needs to be released. For us, it is through music and this album truly defines the raptures we receive when going through our psychopathies.” – Stages of Decomposition

For fans of Mortican, Dying Fetus, Devourment, Suffocation, Kraanium

Band – Stages of Decomposition
Album Title – Raptures Of Psychopathy
Label: Gore House Productions
Release Date: February 2, 2024

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

Facebook.com/StagesofDecomposition | Instagram.com/stagesofdecomposition_official

Spotify | Stagesofdecomposition.bigcartel.com | Apple Music | Deezer

Album Pre-order/Pre Save – https://orcd.co/raptures-of-psychopathy

“On their new album Raptures of Psychopathy, Stages of Decomposition lean into the most violent and punishing aspects of their sound, and we have a prime example in the new album track we’re presenting today, along with a blood-spraying video… The song’s name is “Skid Row Slasher”. It’s based on true stories of serial killers, both of whom preyed on the homeless population of L.A…. The music is itself undeniably, and viciously, psychotic. The riffing is fast and frenzied, corrosive and cutting, and utterly crazed. The drums clatter at high speed, like automatic weaponry with a groove. The bass slugs like a heavyweight high on adrenaline. Equally rabid, the vocals expel raw guttural roars, crazed screams, and strangled gagging and gurgling excretions. It’s all macabre, and it’s all viscerally electrifying. But the band also make room for pulverizing slams capable of splitting concrete. It’s a kick to watch the band cut loose in the video, too, and of course there will be blood….” – No Clean Singing

“This is pure bang your head ‘till it pulps music. From growling guitars to smash the kit into pieces drumming, then snarling vocals, and a horror tinge (as we’ll see). It’s only right that they’re signed to Gorehouse Productions… Stages of Decomposition are tight, they can be felt as well as heard. The album (Piles of Rotting Flesh) is consistent with no weak moments. You will bleed, this will hurt. For proof check the official video below.” – Severed-Cinema

“It’s a brutal assault on your ears in the same style as bands like Cannibal Corpse.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life (EP – Crawl Space Burial)

Band – Stages of Decomposition
Album Title – Raptures Of Psychopathy
Label: Gore House Productions
Release Date: February 2, 2024

Track Listing:
1. Drilling of the Cerebellum – 4:59
2. What Lies Within – 3:10
3. Beast of Jersey 2:42
4. Killing Under Possession – 3:36
5. Murder by Proxy – 3:26
6. Skid Row Slasher – 3:36
7. Carve out the Eyes – 2:37
8. Fetal Devourment – 3:04
9. Crawl Space Burial – 3:12
10. Human Extermination – 3:46
11. Mass Psychosis – 2:09
Album Length: 36:19

Album Credits:
– All Songs by Stages of Decomposition
– Recorded by Marco at Marco’s Studio
– Mixed & Mastered by Manu at Beat Crusher Recording Studio
– Album Artwork by Tony Cosgrove

Recording and Live Lineup:
– Daniel Smoo – Drums
– Salvador Rodriguez – Bass/Vocals
– Cesar Barajas – Guitar
– Marco Aromatario – Guitar

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About The Album Artwork:

The Album Artwork depicts a scene of an Ominous figure who’s dragging a Body wrapped in a bag, saturated with blood in a dense forest setting. This pensive image demonstrates how a subtle design approach can convey a profoundly gruesome concept.

Album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

This Album explores the raptures of one’s Psychopathy.

Track by track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. Drilling Of The Cerebellum: This song offers a glimpse inside the mind of Jeffrey Dahmer.

2. What Lies Within: This song offers a glimpse into a mind harrowed by demons and the need for power/control through forced sex.

3. Beast Of Jersey: This song offers a glimpse into the mind of Edward Paisnel.

4. Killing Under Possession: This song is about the Amityville Horror Case and illustrates the psychosis of a corrupted psyche.

5. Murder by Proxy: This song is inspired by the tragic and twisted story of Gypsy Rose and her mother – and the events caused by Munchausen By Proxy.

6. Skid Row Slasher: This song is about the infamous Skid Row Slasher & the Skid Row Stabber who murdered homeless people in the streets of Los Angeles, CA.

7. Carve Out The Eyes: This song offers a glimpse inside the mind of Richard Ramirez.

8. Fetal Devourment: This song is about the devouring of a fetus (Inspired by a gruesome scene in the film “Mother”).

9. Crawl Space Burial: This song offers a glimpse inside the mind of John Wayne Gacy.

10. Human Extermination: This song is about the creation of the atomic bomb and the extermination of the human race.

11. Mass Psychosis: This song is about the phenomenon of Mob Mentality and how easily and largely the human mind can be corrupted /sheep herding.

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TOP 5 STORY ANGLES/FUN FACTS

1. Marco Aromatario and Cesar Barajas took the time to craft and build a small yet very effective recording studio in Marco’s garage. This is where we recorded all our tracks and really spent a lot of time nailing every song.

2. Stages of Decomposition has constantly been touring and doing “one off” shows out of state and out of the country. Although it has taken the band a long time to get this second album out, Stages has always been active and supported by their fans worldwide.

3. Stages of Decomposition have been playing so many fests and shows that they wanted to start their own extreme underground metal fest in LA and then gave birth to the Los Angeles Extermination Fest which has been happening every year in LA since 2017.

4. Marco was originally in the brutal death metal band Exhumer from Italy but when he moved to Los Angeles, he kept Exhumer going with Sal on vocals but then eventually joined up with Stages as 2nd guitarist and helped complete the writing for Raptures of Psychopathy.

5. Stages has gone through it all. The ups, the downs, and the between, there were even moments where we felt like we just didn’t want to continue as a band anymore, but at the end of the day, we feel confident and proud of each other whenever we play shows because every one of us is absolutely crushing it and putting in their 100% effort to make this dream happen. We’re all brothers and our bond is way too strong to ever let this music go. Without each other, Stages cannot ever be the force that we are today.

Since their highly acclaimed debut album “Piles of Rotting Flesh”, Slamming Brutal LA Death Grind STAGES OF DECOMPOSITION have kept busy on the road. Since 2014, the band has performed at various festivals such as Bay Area Death Fest (Northern California), Bogota Grind Death Fest (Colombia), Philthadelphia Infest (Philadelphia, PA), SLAM FEST (Mexico City, Mexico), as well as toured the states coast to coast in under 10 days!

On February 2, 2024, they’ll be unleashing their sophomore full-length “Raptures of Psychopathy” from the label Gore House Productions. The record is a composition that is conceptualized by all things horror and will cater to fans of all things obscene and extreme. It offers a thought-provoking and alternative perspective into the deranged mind of a serial killer and explores the raptures of one’s Psychopathy.

Stages of Decomposition is known for its massive and impactful delivery of extreme brutality and invoking raw primitive energy from the crowd. From heart-splitting blast beats and corpulent riffage to sickening gutturals – fans can expect nothing less than a destructive performance.

Horror, True Crime Cases, Movies, and Media – anything relating to the Gore and Macabre! STage of Composition have ya covered!

Discography:
(2024) Raptures of Psychopathy – Full Length
(2016) Crawl Space Burial – EP
(2014) Piles of Rotting Flesh – Full-length
(2012) S/T 2012 – Demo
(2011) Stages of Decomposition – Demo

Shared Stage with Suffocation, Belphegor, Pathology, Mortician, Vehemence, Disgorge, Malignancy

Tour and Festivals:
2023 – GORED IN THE HEART OF TEXAS, DALLAS TX (USA)
2023 – BOGOTA GRIND DEATH FEST (COLOMBIA)
2022 – ROCK THE HELL FEST (SWITZERLAND)
2021 – LOS ANGELES EXTERMINATION FEST IV (USA)
2018 – CHICAGO DOMINATION FEST V
2017 – 25 YEARS OF INFECTING HUMANITY EU TOUR (FEAT. MALIGNANCY)

0 ICYMI: Absolute Underground Magazine Issue 114 Halloween Issue with Electric Frankenstein, John Carpenter, James Jude Courtney Halloween’s new Michael Myers and more … interviews w/ Vortex Band, Massive Scar Era, Hyperia, Atria, Display Of Decay Gore House Productions, Rockin’ Engine

November 28, 2023
by Asher
· Absolute Underground Magazine · Atria · Display of Decay · Hyperia · Massive Scar Era · Rockin' Engine · Vortex

ICYMI: Absolute Underground Magazine Issue 114 Halloween Issue with Electric Frankenstein, John Carpenter, James Jude Courtney Halloween’s new Michael Myers and more …
interviews w/ Vortex Band, Massive Scar Era, Hyperia, Atria, Display Of Decay Gore House Productions, Rockin’ Engine
https://absoluteunderground.tv/absolute-underground-magazine-issue-114/

0 MASSIVE SCAR ERA Continues To Mesmerize With “30 Years” Off “Metal Goes Egyptian”

November 28, 2023
by Asher
· Massive Scar Era · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 28, 2023

MASSIVE SCAR ERA Continues To Mesmerize With “30 Years” Off “Metal Goes Egyptian”

With an impressive six albums already, Massive Scar Era presented their seventh record “Metal Goes Egyptian” earlier this November. The EP features six songs, including two brand-new tracks and four rearrangements of previously released songs. Each song showcases the collaboration between Cherine Amr and diverse musicians, creating a seamless fusion of metal and Egyptian traditional Arabic music. The fourth single off the EP “30 Years” is now being presented with a video, which Amr comments on:

“This is a rearrangement of a previously released song under the same title. I wrote it when I turned 30 when I moved to Canada. I’m used to writing songs and then jamming on them with a drummer to try out different ideas. With the move to Canada, I didn’t know any drummer to jam with, and I wasn’t ready to network yet, so I had to navigate midi and drum machine, which was a pain – still a pain! But I wrote the drumline for this song on my computer, and with this added knowledge, it gave me a tool to finally express the beats I have in my mind, even if they don’t sound great.”

Watch “30 Years” at https://youtu.be/MwByTGPMDNw

Originating in Alexandria, Egypt, Amr now lives in Montreal, Canada which provides the backdrop for her musical endeavors. The formation of Massive Scar Era stemmed from her desire to delve into songwriting within a complete band framework. Initially, the intention was to establish a traditional band setup. However, due to relocation between cities within Canada, it became challenging to maintain a consistent lineup of band members. Nonetheless, she chose to view this as an opportunity to engage in collaborations with diverse arrangers and songwriters in every release.

“Metal Goes Egyptian” was recorded and filmed with a traditional Egyptian Arabic music orchestra in Studio Mix Art in Montreal, Canada. The EP was released on November 3, 2023, and is recommended for fans of Huntress, Arkan, and Acrassicauda.

The EP is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music at the following link: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/massivescarera/metal-goes-egyptian-2

Previous Videos:

“Oblivious” – https://youtu.be/fF_uFyOWNqg

“Between Waves” – https://youtu.be/d6LU9v6lHk8

“Back to the Sun” – https://youtu.be/WULR4FvSCHI

Track Listing:
1. Between Waves – 3:22
2. 30 Years – 4:43
3. Oblivious – 3:46
4. Back to the Sun – 3:41
5. Color Blind – 3:14
6. Endorphins – 2:37
EP Length: 21:26

More info: Facebook.com/massivescarera | Instagram.com/massivescarera

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“Steeped in Metal, but bridging the gap to Egyptian music, Massive Scar Era is a Metal band you need to know about in 2023. The brainchild of visionary artist Cherine Amr, their new EP Metal Goes Egyptian, the seventh release in her career, is coming out in November. Not only does the band creative a ground-breaking mix of Metal and world music, Cherine had to flee her country where “the devil’s music” is forbidden to create, let alone defying gender norms that could lead to punishment, or worse. With its unique fusion of Prog Rock, post-Grunge, Egyptian music, and Heavy Metal, the group just released a new single “Between Waves!”” – Ghost Cult Magazine

” When you’re a metal act, you either go big or you go home, and going big is what Massive Scar Era does extremely well. Today, the metal ensemble unveiled the video for their new single, “Oblivious,” off of their Metal Goes Egyptian EP. As an in-studio performance video, it’s simple but effective. It’s particularly effective due to the level of precision with which the band plays. Then you add in the orchestral elements, and you have essentially what amounts to a symphony. Beyond band founder and leader Cherine Amr, there are many minds and parties at play to bring this vision to life. Amr collaborates closely with musicians, producers, and video creators. Her goal is to combine heavy metal’s power with traditional Arabic music’s beauty and charisma. You’ll hear it all come together in perfect harmony upon Metal Goes Egyptian’s official release on November 3rd.” – V13

“As the title indicates, it’s metal with a middle eastern tone and style… mostly melodic death with clean and harsh vox.” – The Moshpit – WORT 89.9 FM (Madison, WI)

“the Egyptian-Western music cocktail has an almost hypnotic effect” – PowerMetal.de

“Through “Metal Goes Egypt”, their new EP, Canadian band Massive Scar Era invites open-minded heavy music fans to embark on a musical journey that transcends borders and creates a unique fusion of metal energy and the melodic beauty and cultural nuances of traditional Egyptian Arabic music.” – YoZone.fr

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0 Reminder – Band Submissions End Nov 30th For WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA – One Band To Conquer Them All & Play Wacken Open Air 2024

November 27, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle USA

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 27, 2023

Reminder – Band Submissions End Nov 30th For WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA – One Band To Conquer Them All & Play Wacken Open Air 2024

Wacken Metal Battle USA will return in 2024 to crown one independent band to perform at the world’s largest gathering of metalheads from around the world. To date, the battle has sent 5 previous bands to perform on metal’s most prestigious stage. 2023 witnessed San Diego’s Fadrait crowned champion, following previous winners San Diego’s Mythraeum (2022), San Diego’s Monarch (2019), Anaheim’s Voices of Ruin (2018) and Philadelphia’s Corpse Hoarder (2017).

Watch the video of 2023 winners Fadrait at Wacken Open Air – https://youtu.be/RhdJ2eCuX4k

Applications for 2024 end November 30th, 2023 at 11:59 PM PST.

Unsigned bands can ONLY apply. Please fill out your information at the following link (please select United States and then the City that your band like to perform in) – https://www.metal-battle.com/countries/

2024 battles will be taking place in the following cities:

New York, NY
Clifton, NJ
Philadelphia, PA
Portland, OR
Seattle, WA
Bay Area, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Orange County, CA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
Austin, TX
Dallas, TX
El Paso, TX
Houston, TX
San Antonio, TX

Event info for future battles can be found at https://www.facebook.com/metalbattleusa.official/events

For the last 5 years of battles (2017-2019, 2022, 2023), Wacken Metal Battle USA has hosted battles across the country to send one independent metal band to perform at the world’s largest metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany. 2019 saw the festival celebrate its 30th anniversary, but due to Covid, the 2020 and 2021 editions were both canceled. As the metal community regains its strength, Wacken Open Air 2024 will be the 33rd edition of the festival and will be held from July 31st – August 3rd. The 2024 event is already sold out with a line-up that includes Scorpions, Amon Amarth, Blind Guardian, In Extremo, Pain, Beast In Black and many more. Details here.

Wacken Battle Trailer Video – https://youtu.be/fjMugRXEc5g

Wacken Metal Battle USA is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance to win their spot among 30 other countries’ champions, and represent the USA in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air. The battles have been hosted at the festival for over a decade giving independent bands the opportunity to showcase their talents to an international audience along with the chance to win multiple prizes.

How it works:
Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will move forward to the American national final (date and city to be determined). The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the Wacken Open Air 2024 and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.

Rules for participation: https://metalbattleusa.com/rules/

Links:
Metal-Battle.com
MetalBattleUSA.com
Facebook.com/metalbattleusa
Twitter.com/MetalBattleUSA
Instagram.com/metalbattleusa

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0 Rockshots Records – Out Now! Singapore’s NOPROPHECY Debut Album “As The Bridge Collapses”

November 24, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · NOPROPHECY (Rockshots Records)

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Montreal, QC – November 24, 2023

Rockshots Records – Out Now! Singapore’s NOPROPHECY Debut Album “As The Bridge Collapses”

Singapore’s NOPROPHECY‘s debut album “As The Bridge Collapses” is now ready to captivate fans with its versatility from Rockshots Records. Promising a multifaceted experience, the album delves into the band’s signature melodic style while exploring various stylistic shifts across metal genres.

Describing their sound in five words – Aggressive, Melodic, Intense, Groove, and Dynamic – NOPROPHECY has consistently pushed boundaries, showcasing their signature blend of fierce intensity and melodic artistry.

“There are so many variations the band incorporates into its songwriting with this album and we believe there is something for everyone. We feel an album should always have a flow from start to finish and that is what we’re trying to achieve with this album. We definitely played around with the choruses more this time, keeping in mind to engage more crowd participation for this album cycle. We want to give the fans a refreshing experience, yet something that is relatable on a personal level.” adds the band.

NOPROPHECY invites fans and metal enthusiasts alike to join them on this exciting and diverse musical venture. With their dedication to delivering a powerful live experience, NOPROPHECY incorporates backing tracks during performances to elevate the audience’s engagement.

Recommended for fans of Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet For My Valentine, and As I Lay Dying, “As The Bridge Collapses” is now available as of November 24th, 2023 from Rockshots Records.

Album Order – http://bit.ly/NoProphecyCD

Digital – https://bfan.link/as-the-bridge-collapses

Lyric Video – “Ghost Of Yesterday” – https://youtu.be/pJd2H3vO3iQ

Track Listing:
1. Convelescent 0:38
2. As The Bridge Collapses 3:05
3. Ghost Of Yesterday 4:28
4. Sorrows 4:03
5. Burn It Down 3:33
6. Broken 3:31
7. Set Me Free 4:15
8. Voices 3:39
9. Higanbana 3:29
Album Length: 29:21

For more info:
https://www.rockshots.eu
https://www.facebook.com/noprophecySG
https://www.instagram.com/NOPROPHECYSG
https://twitter.com/NOPROPHECYSG

About: Established in 2013 by Alveria Sykes, Singapore’s NOPROPHECY has emerged as a formidable force in modern metal. The band’s inception was fueled by a collective passion for music and a desire to unite their musical abilities in a band setting. Each member looked up to revered musicians, aspiring to bring their own unique touch to the musical landscape.

During its formative years, NOPROPHECY saw a rotation of musicians, but by the release of “After Life Comes EP” in 2016, the band had solidified its lineup, setting the stage for what would become a promising musical journey. Their debut full-length “As The Bridge Collapses” is due out in November 2023 from Rockshtos Records.

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0 Out Now! Italian / Malaysian Symphonic Power Metallers SILENT ANGEL New Album “Unyielding, Unrelenting”

November 24, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Silent Angel (Rockshots Records)

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Montreal, QC – November 24, 2023

Out Now! Italian / Malaysian Symphonic Power Metallers SILENT ANGEL New Album “Unyielding, Unrelenting”

With its foundations deeply rooted in power and symphonic metal along with mixing progressive and Japanese metal influences, Italian / Malaysian-based Silent Angel presents its debut album “Unyielding, Unrelenting”. Featuring 10 tracks, the crafting of the full length and lyrics was an exciting yet emotional process in which band founder Eric “StormBlade” Poon poured out his heart, soul, and emotions during the composition process.

“I hope that the listeners will immerse themselves in the music and that the emotions, energy, and feelings will be translated to the listeners whilst listening to the album in its entirety.”

Lead vocalist Claudia Beltrame adds:

“We’d like for our audience to be enthralled by the super catchy melodies and hit by the vibrant riffs, inspired by the greatest power metal bands from the 90s. We’d also like for them to appreciate the unique blend of the two voices, and be engrossed in the rhythmic session powerful throughout the album, from the most energetic tracks to the most emotional ones.”

Working on a shoestring budget, Silent Angel started off by recording some demos and put out a roughly recorded EP just to see if the music had potential and it did. Changing their lineup along with the global pandemic setting things back by a few years, through all the trials and tribulations, their hard work, dedication, and efforts are finally coming to fruition.

“The tracks are actually a selection of songs that I wrote back in the late 90s until the resurgence and reformation of Silent Angel in 2015 and subsequently, resumed writing and composing the music, lyrics, and song arrangement,” says Eric Poon.

“Unyielding, Unrelenting” is meant to immerse fans in the music and let it give them the strength and courage to face their demons and overcome adversity. The record offers a lot of pleasant vintage vibes, magnificent guitar solos, and hammering drums, but also sentimental and quiet moments and unique melody lines with its soaring duo vocals and energetic rock singing from Claudia Beltrame, frontwoman for Italian symphonic prog band, Degrees Of Truth and Gracie Shona, well known from the Malaysian club scene.

“There will be a Silent Angel, a guardian, a protector that will give you that sliver of hope and nudge to push on and fight for a better future as you listen to ten tracks of power/symphonic metal,” adds Eric Poon.

Recommended for fans of Iron Maiden, Helloween, Stratovarius, Rhapsody, and Hammerfall, Silent Angel’s “Unyielding, Unrelenting” is available from Rockshots Records as of November 24th, 2023.

Digital – https://bfan.link/unyielding-unrelenting

Album order – https:/bit.ly/SilentAngelCD

Music Video – “Against The Tides” – https://youtu.be/Vyi-CwgYq_4

Music Video – “Tears of Celestine” – https://youtu.be/tR1dHlNnnPU

Track Listing:
1. Unyielding Spirit – 2:40
2. Against The Tides – 5:34
3. A Destiny In Shadows – 3:45
4. Through Selene’s Eyes – 4:30
5. Aurora’s Dream – 4:58
6. Descent Into Infinity – 3:50
7. When Dusk Meets Dawn – 3:20
8. Angel Rising – 4:07
9. Tears Of Celestine – 5:21
10. Twilight Of The Black Rose – 6:18
Album Length: 44:27

Silent Angel is:
Eric “StormBlade” Poon – Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Backing Vocals, Songwriter, Lyricist
Claudia Beltrame – Lead Vocals
Gracie Shona – Co-lead Vocals
Dauz – Bass

Permanent Session Musicians
Davide Scuteri – Keyboards, Synth
PAE – Drums

Silent Angel is currently endorsed by Blackstar Amps, MusicNomad Guitar Care, Mackie, Blacksmith Strings, and Zoom and is supported by CK Music (Malaysia), City Music Singapore, and EMusic Instruments.

For more info:
https://www.rockshots.eu
https://www.facebook.com/SilentAngelBand

About: Originally formed in 2000, and taking over a decade-long hiatus, the band returned in 2015 with a fresh new lineup and released two EPs along with gaining support on American, Canadian, Italian, Australian, and UK radio stations. The band was also honoured with recording a track for Samsung’s Milk Music Ad Campaign, plus performing a Malaysian tour where they headlined the IDX SummerFest, which was followed by two tours of Japan.

After the Japan tours, Silent Angel returned to the studios to record their full-length album but unfortunately were struck with tragedy with the untimely passing of their bass player putting the recording on pause.

Fast forward to 2020, Silent Angel brought in multi-award-winning recording and mixing engineer, Rahmad Kamikaze as the co-producer and welcomed bassist Dauz and professional drum sessionist PAE.

Moving in 2021, the beautiful and talented Italian soprano powerhouse Claudia Beltrame joined the band lineup, and later on with Italian keyboard and synth wizard, Davide Scuteri contributing his talent to the music, we’re now poised to unleash our full-length masterpiece upon the world in the very capable hands of our record label, Rockshots Records!

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“The employment of dual female singers with Claudia Beltrame (also of Degrees of Truth) and Gracie Shona gives the band depth in terms of the styles explored because of their ranges – everything from rock to metal and operatic angles touched upon, coming together to harmonize certain passages for “Through Selene’s Eyes” to add more emotional, dramatic tension that mirrors the musical components. Guitarist Eric Poon as the main songwriter drives influences like Helloween, Hammerfall, and Stratovarius to the forefront, dazzling with tasty positive chord progressions and sophisticated lead breaks that make “Against the Tides” and “Descent Into Infinity” early appealers. At certain times Silent Angel also explores 80’s classic heroes like Iron Maiden when you hear the main hooks and higher melodies of “Angel Rising”, the drumming from Pae steady with interesting power moves which line up to the energetic guitar runs.” – Dead Rhetoric

“Unyielding, Unrelenting is aimed directly at fans of female-fronted symphonic/power metal” – Metal Crypt

““Against The Tides” appropriately opens the actual series of songs. The track varies the tempo again and again, but without taking it easy for even a second. As expected, the chorus is easily accessible, and the ladies Claudia Beltrame and Gracie Shona perform a fine duet…” – Hellfire Magazin

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0 Streaming Now! DEGENERATOR (ft. members All Else Fails, ex-Striker) Spellbinding Sound Comes Alive On “The Abyssal Throne”

November 23, 2023
by Asher
· Degenerator · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 23, 2023

Streaming Now! DEGENERATOR (ft. members All Else Fails, ex-Striker) Spellbinding Sound Comes Alive On “The Abyssal Throne”

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

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

Degenerator, Edmonton, Canada’s aggressive sonic titans, unleash a captivating blend of stoner, sludge, grunge, and goth rock with their debut album “The Abyssal Throne”, which is streaming now. Led by Barrett Klesko (Alle Else Fails) who is joined by Jonathan Webster (Pass of Era, ex-Striker), this relentless musical force delivers a spellbinding sound that resonates with fans of grunge, sludge, stoner, and doom metal. These internationally acclaimed musicians set the stage for an immersive journey through explosive moods, progressive time signatures, and hauntingly unusual vocal melodies. Klesko comments on what’s in store for those who check the album:

“This album is a radical departure from anything I have produced before. It’s more somber, but not as heavy, as All Else Fails, slower, but also more profound than the Misfires, and though it has more order than The Secret Places of the Earth, it still keeps some of the mystery. I hope my fans can discover a new facet of my creativity and a new bond with the art that I make.”

Degenerator is a sonic experiment that Klesko conducted to unleash the noise that was haunting his mind. He wanted to capture the essence of retro The Smashing Pumpkins, with their saturated fuzzy guitars, but also add a touch of gothic darkness that he finds deeply appealing. Interestingly, they started with the drums and then built everything else on top of them.

“The Abyssal Throne” is completely DIY, it was mixed and mastered by Webster, and produced by Klesko who also did the album artwork and leveraged AI to create something that reflected how the music made him feel. It is recommended for open-minded fans who want to experience something new and who enjoy Baroness, Torche, Smashing Pumpkins, and Soundgarden.

“The Abyssal Throne” is due out November 24, 2023, and can be heard in full via its album stream premiere on Doomed and Stoned HERE.

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

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

Music Video – “Neurotonic” – https://youtu.be/f-4FWtW9qdI

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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““Eternalism,” hits the thunder with a brutality that is of yet unmatched in its synchronicity.” – The Median Man

“The cut “Neurotinic” culled from the first half of The Abyssal Throne is likewise atmospheric and catchy. In some of its harder moments, there’s a sense of Degenerator The Abyssal Thronemetallic emotionalism that reminds of Katatonia, but by and large Degenerator — that’s vocalist, guitarist and bassist Barrett Klesko and drummer Jonathan Webster — keep the vibe geared toward a heavy alternative rock, not quite stoner or even prog-stoner, but certainly aware of and wiling to be led by its riff, and the melody of the vocals in hook digs into pop hookmaking without sounding ridiculous, and that’s something of a triumph itself. In combination with the sharper-edged “Eternalism,” the album-opener and prior single, it portrays the band as experienced songwriters at the relative outset of developing an already-broad sound.” – The Obelisk

“The Abyssal Throne is remarkable work. Consistent but varied, old-school but without exaggerating the homage, clear of production, and powerful of transmission. Like a Billy Corgan working in concert with the late Chris Cornell on behalf of a subsidiary of 4AD, DEGENERATOR opens its mind, and lets wander some symptomatic psychedelic diversions of the parentage between Black SABBATH and the Seattle wave, sometimes citing MILK, BARONESS, and other witnesses of an era of crossbreeding pushed to its extremes.” Metalnews.fr
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0 Streaming Now! YESTERDAY’S HERO’s Save The Day With Debut Album “Ways To Hate”

November 23, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Yesterday's Hero

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 23, 2023

Streaming Now! YESTERDAY’S HERO’s Save The Day With Debut Album “Ways To Hate”

+ Music Videos “Be” & “Life So Good”

Having shared the stage with bands such as Escape the Fate, Powerman5000, The Convalescence, and Gemini Syndrome, among many others, Ohio alternative metal quintet Yesterday’s Hero is ready to present their debut album “Ways To Hate”. Featuring seven tracks, the full-length takes listeners through the emotions of a struggling bleeding heart at the end of a tumultuous relationship. Musically, it’s a fusion of high-energy grooves with timeless melodies.

The band explains further:

“‘Ways To Hate’ features previous re-recorded tracks from their 2021 debut EP “Killing Me” along with a few new songs such as “What I Needed”, “Bounce” and the title track “Ways To Hate” to complete the seven-song album that we want to get your blood pumping and moshing in the pit. We pride ourselves on using raw gritty tube amps, no backing tracks or plug-ins. There is no need for a laptop as we intentionally step back from today’s norm. What hear on the record is what you’ll hear live, note for note.”

In a digital age of singles, Yesterday’s Hero went analog for this record as they would like those listening to experience each track finishing and ready for the next. The tracklisting was arranged in an order specifically to create a feel of an album experience, not just one single.

“We have simple intentions along with catchy riffs with relatable lyrics. We want to give music fans a nostalgic taste for our music experience with a bit of new raw live sound.” adds the band.

Recommended for fans of Chevelle, Rise Against, Killswitch Engage, Godsmack, and Seether, Yesterday’s Hero‘s first full-length can be heard in full before it officially drops on November 24th, 2023 via its album stream premiere on MetalInsider HERE.

“Ways To Hate” is available for pre-order at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/yesterdayshero/ways-to-hate.

Music Video – Be – https://youtu.be/iI3WQ7LoNMQ

Music Video – Life’s So Good – https://youtu.be/UdtbpNH7LGM

Track Listing:
1- Killing Me (3:43)
2- What I Needed (4:06)
3- Ways to Hate (3:38)
4- Bounce (4:12)
5- Be (3:46)
6- Road of Doom (5:26)
7- Life’s So Good (3:46)
Album Length: 28:36

Band Lineup Live and Recording
Chris Neller – Vocals
Nathan Fike – Lead Guitar
Tony Smith – Guitar
Bill Mizen – Bass
Byron Ferguson – Live Drums and Recorded Drums on track 2. What I Needed, 3. Ways to Hate, 4. Bounce
Jesse Elkins – Recorded Drums on track 1. Killing Me, 5. Be, 6. Road of Doom, and 7. Life’s So Good

More info: Yesterdaysheroband.com | Facebook.com/YesterdaysHeroBand | Instagram.com/hero_yesterdays

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0 JUDICATOR Shares Blind Guardian Cover “The Curse of Feanor” Off “I Am The Void” EP Out Dec 8th

November 23, 2023
by Asher
· Judicator · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 23, 2023

JUDICATOR Shares Blind Guardian Cover “The Curse of Feanor” Off “I Am The Void” EP Out Dec 8th

Left to right: Chad Anderson (Guitar), John Yelland (Vocals), Dayton Andersen (Guitar), Dalton Jolley (Drums), John Dolan (Bass)

Photo Credit – Demii Photography

Hailing from Salt Lake City, USA, Judicator is a denim and leather-clad power metal act that will blow your hair back and excite your loins with its fervent riffs, wailing solos, and powerful vocals. Since their inception many years ago they have released six albums already and an EP “I Am The Void” is on the horizon. The EP features two heart-pounding tracks over 15 minutes that pack a punch. The song “The Curse of Feanor,” is a Blind Guardian cover as the band explains:

“Regarding “The Curse of Feanor,” this is a song that our Patreon supporters voted on. The cover has been available to them for some time now, and we chose to release it to the public alongside “I am the Void.”. There isn’t anything especially groundbreaking or innovative about the cover, but it’s a nice break from the emotional heaviness of “I am the Void.” It’s good to conclude the EP with a cavalry charge like this.”

In 2010, John Yelland and Alicia Cordisco met at a Blind Guardian concert. The two developed a friendship and formed Judicator two years later. Prior to Cordisco’s departure from the band, Yelland would write all the lyrics and Cordisco would write all the music.

Since 2022’s ‘The Majesty of Decay,’ however, Yelland has become the band’s primary songwriter and lyricist. Mostly focused on historical topics, Judicator takes a look at everything from Napoleon Bonaparte to the renowned Byzantine general Belisarius. They don’t shy away from heavy topics though, exemplified by the rollercoaster title track on this EP.

Judicator brings raw energy and enthusiasm to the stage. Through their performances, the band conjures imagery of both ancient battles and inner turmoil. They are recommended for fans of Scanner, Iron Savior, and Helion Prime.

Watch and listen to Judicator‘s cover of Blind Guardian’s “The Curse of Feanor” at https://youtu.be/hoyDco3P4Ek

“I Am The Void” is due out on December 8th, 2023, and is available for pre-order at https://judicatormetal.bandcamp.com/ and digital pre-save at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/judicator/i-am-the-void.

Track Listing:
1. I am the Void (9:01)
2. The Curse of Feanor (5:51)
EP Length: 14:51

More info: Judicatormetal.com | Facebook.com/judicatormetal | Twitter.com/JudicatorMetal | Instagram.com/judicatormetal

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“The Majesty of Decay is simply one of the best power metal albums released in the last few years, and potentially, my favorite Judicator yet.” – Angry Metal Guy

“This album is guaranteed that fans of Judicator will be talking about it for years to come. There are those which will utterly hate this album as a release that has gone too far in one direction. However, this is a gamble which has paid off and ‘The Majesty of Decay’ is not only arguably one of the best albums released this year, but also debatably the best album that Judicator have ever released.” – Metal Digest

“[Judicator is] unmatched when it comes to delivering an illuminating experience that is both energized and heartfelt.” — GBHBL

“Judicator is something new, but still something excellent. And we sing along, with open shirts and fists pointing to the sky.” — Devilution

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