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0 Reminder – THE FIXER & TEKNOSIS Kick-Off “Ugly Knots Tour” Across Central Canada (QC/ON/MB/SK/AB) + New Single “It Will End Tonight”

September 30, 2025
by Asher
· Music News · The Fixer

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 30, 2025

Reminder – THE FIXER Kick-Off “Ugly Knots Tour” w/ TEKNOSIS Across Central Canada (QC/ON/MB/SK/AB)

THE FIXER’s New Single “It Will End Tonight” Is An Anthem To Break Free

L-R: The Fixer Current Line Up | Vic Sin (Guitar) | Null (Drums) | Busuzu (Bass) | Melladonna (Vocals)
Photography by: Chu Shang

Two of Thunder Bay, ON’s rising metal forces, THE FIXER and TEKNOSIS, are kicking off an epic tour of mind-melting metal across dates in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta this October.

Touring across Canada heavily in support of their new 2025 single “It Will End Tonight” and their 2023 debut album “Your Lie’ released on WormHoleDeath Records, this next adventure of show dates will be special ones, as they are taking hometown friends Teknosis on the the road who will be supporting their latest EP 2024’s Return To Civilization”, recorded and mixed by Ryan MacDonald at Lionheart Sound Co and mastered by Topon Das (F*ck The Facts) at Apartment 2.

“Touring is something we all look forward to in The Fixer. The most rewarding part of being in a band is seeing people connect with something you’ve created, and our favourite way to do that is in the live setting. We will be heading out with fresh songs, as well as bringing a couple of songs back into the set that we haven’t played in some time. Similarly, we are excited to be playing some places we haven’t played before and some of the first places we ever played outside of our hometown,” says Vic Sin, Guitar – The Fixer

“We are incredibly pleased with our first EP, ‘Return to Civilization’. These 5 songs are the perfect introduction to the sound of Teknosis. Fans of all genres of metal will enjoy our hybrid of metal genres. We are now beyond thrilled to be bringing these songs and more on tour this October with The Fixer,” adds bassist Travis Doggett – Teknosis.

The Fixer is a genre-defying force in the pop-metal underground. They continue to captivate audiences with their latest standalone single, “It Will End Tonight,” unleashed this past September, and their latest full-length album, “Your Lie,” released in 2023.

“We’ve always written from a heartfelt lens. It Will End Tonight is no exception. It’s about fighting through darkness with love, and we think fans who connect with our emotional honesty will resonate deeply with it,” says the band.

When witnessed live, they channel Addams Family vibes with rapid-fire sets, minimalist yet impactful lighting, and a palpable emotional connection with their audience. Their shows are more than performances; they’re cathartic rituals. Those who have not seen them live should brace themselves for The Fixer‘s theatrical flair and emotionally charged soundscapes. Fans can expect not only the immersive live experience they’ve come to love but also brand-new music unveiled on this next road escapade.

Listen to “It Will End Tonight” – https://youtu.be/VSc4gWiUC2A

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/0j5UwQzOtiF5xVzr0lTTzU

L to R – Andrew Wojciechowski – Vocals | Craig Kainulainen – Guitar | Ian – Drums | Travis Doggett – Bass

Photo Credit – Incompass Photography

Formed out of pure love for metal. Teknosis has quickly evolved into a tight, aggressive unit with a shared vision: to make heavy music that hits hard and leaves no room to breathe. Set to ignite stages across the country this October, Teknosis is bringing their relentless live energy to fans in support of their acclaimed 2024 EP “Return to Civilization”, a five-track barrage of groove-laced hardcore and death metal influences. It’s a compact, violent sonic explosion that lyrically channels frustration and isolation from lockdowns, with themes ranging from societal collapse to personal survival.

With ambient samples bridging each track, Teknosis will be a visceral live experience as they deliver a seamless, high-impact set that’s organic, heavy, and hypnotic.

“We still believe in live amps and drums straight to the cochlea. It’s all about maximum intensity. A sonic experience that’s as brutal as it is addictive,” says bassist Travis Doggett.

Fans can expect new singles starting in Fall 2025, leading up to a full-length album in late 2025 or early 2026. The October tour will feature tracks from “Return to Civilization” alongside unreleased material, giving audiences a taste of what’s to come.

Lyric Video – Teknosis – Shapeshifter – https://youtu.be/dWfqfwHSbQY

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Cu2jRvDUKvEZdqJd5QjwJ

Ugly Knots Tour 2025 – The Fixer, Teknosis
Oct 2 – La Sarre, QC – La Brute du Coin *
Oct 3 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar *
Oct 4 – Levis, QC – Taverne La Barricade *
Oct 9 – Fort Frances, ON – Pink Parasol Tea Room
Oct 10 – Brandon, MB – The 40
Oct 11 – Prince Albert, SK – Studio Q
Oct 12 – Edmonton, AB – The Rendezvous
Oct 13 – Calgary, AB – Pin Bar
Oct 14 – Lethbridge, AB – The Slice
Oct 15 – Moose Jaw, SK – Chillers
Oct 16 – Saskatoon, SK – Green Room
Oct 17 – Regina, SK – The Exchange
Oct 18 – The Pas, MB – The Wescana Inn
Oct 19 – Winnipeg, MB – Osborne Taphouse
Oct 31 – Thunder Bay, ON – The Hunger 18 (Downtown-wide Hallowe’en Festival)
* = without Teknosis

More Info:

https://www.facebook.com/TheFixerBand | https://www.instagram.com/thefixercanada | https://www.tiktok.com/@thefixercanada

https://www.facebook.com/teknosismetal | https://www.instagram.com/teknosis.metal/

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“Teknosis puts listeners through their paces. It feels like the songs could go off the rails at any moment, but remain incredibly syncopated throughout…. Teknosis has created an EP that lays the groundwork for bigger things to come and leaves listeners eager to hear more.” Jason Wellwood – Walleye Magazine

“Dark. Sexy. Loud. It’s The Fixer, and they create a soundtrack that would be fit for a disco in Hell. The Canadian four-piece straddle the line between rock and metal” – Games, Brrrains & A Headbanging Life

“One of the great young acts I found in 2023 came from Canada, The Fixer, who have created bold music and an even bolder look. Led by vocalist Melladonna, the band tries to give the look of a goth outfit. The music, however, tells a different story, as the band rocks as hard as anything you might hear out there now (if not more aggressive). The hook song was “Smoke Show,” but there were quality tracks all through the record. I enjoyed “Ghosts Will Talk,” which presents a spookier sound, and the bookends to the album, the title track and “Your Truth,” which gives a storytelling aspect to the album. I will be interested in seeing where this band goes, and I certainly hope they can get down to the southern tip of North America to bring their sound to an audience that would enjoy them!” – Rock At Night

“The song material is simply great, the emotions are wonderfully combined, and the performance is absolutely over the top.” – PowerMetal.de

“A high-resolution journey through pop rock, goth spirit, punk moods, metal vibes, and party glam rock, with a hint of comedy horror. ‘Your Lie’ is a spiky sound with a razor-sharp edge throughout.” – Rock Queen Reviews

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0 EPK – Brocarde – Feed My Soul ft. Ray Luzier (Korn) (2025 (single)

September 29, 2025
by Asher
· Brocarde · EPKs

EPK – Brocarde – Feed My Soul ft. Ray Luzier (Korn) (2025 (single)

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

“I want to take people on a journey musically and physiologically. I want people to feel something via my music. I want to conjure something within people and make them question everything that they see as normal.” – Brocarde

Band: Brocarde
Single: Feed My Soul ft. Ray Luzier (Korn)
Release Date: Sept 13, 2025
Label: Season One
Distribution: Ditto
Length: 3:18

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“Electrifying, creative new artist…powerful stuff!” – David Coverdale

“I love Brocarde’s very unique style and vibe… she has mass aggression to sweetness & everything inbetween in her voice! The very interesting song arrangements & theatrical segments make the whole package a dynamic, fun adventure to listen to! I see great things ahead for her!” – Ray Luzier from Korn

Band: Brocarde
Single: Feed My Soul ft. Ray Luzier (Korn)
Release Date: Sept 13, 2025
Label: Season One
Distribution: Ditto
Length: 3:18

Single Credits:
Performed by: Brocarde
Written by: Brocarde
Mix/Mastered: Chris Collier
Drums: Ray Luzier
Artwork: Brocarde
ASCAP registered via PRS

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FUN FACTS – STORY ANGLES:

1. Brocarde had a dramatic supernatural encounter a few years ago that saw her marry (and divorce) a ghost. This encounter has left her with the ability to see and communicate with dead people.

2. Brocarde now travels the world, visiting haunted locations for her website brocarde.com. She also has her own newspaper column with British newspaper The Daily Star, where she showcases her Terrifying Travels.

3. Brocarde has worked with Download Festival on a ghost hunt at the festival site; her investigation showed evidence of two ghosts from the Georgian era being present on-site.

4. Brocarde was invited to Wacken Open Air to perform a seance to connect with Lemmy from Wacken, where she spotted his apparition on horseback, eating a slice of pizza.

5. Brocarde has interviewed several bands, including Floor Hansen from Nightwish and Dani from Cradle of Filth.

Brocarde is the creator of an enchanting world where dark, haunting aesthetics meet passion-fuelled lyrics and design. Brocarde is a dynamic storyteller who marries both music and fashion in an orchestral explosion, designed to make the ears and eyes bleed. A one-woman horror story, if centuries aligned, Brocarde could almost be the secret lovechild of Edgar Allan Poe and Sylvia Plath.

In what could only be described as an effervescent melting pot, Brocarde’s bubbling cauldron is peppered with hints of Little House on the Prairie, and seasoned with remnants of the Addams family values: she’s an all-consuming artist who’s not for the faint-hearted.

Brocarde arrived on the music scene in 2019, presenting her debut single Last Supper. With its biblical relatability and an army of sinister pigs, the music video depicted a twisted fairy tale that whetted the appetite of her loyal supporters. She was hailed as “One to Watch” by Planet Rock Magazine and secured airplay on Kerrang!, Planet Rock, and BBC Introducing.

Since then, Brocarde has gone on to attract the praise of some of rock music’s biggest stars, with Whitesnake’s David Coverdale hailing her as an “electrifying, creative new artist” and describing her as “powerful stuff!” Brocarde’s follow-up single, Love Me ’Til I’m Beautiful, featured drums by Korn’s Ray Luzier. Ray praised Brocarde’s unique vocal style and was enthralled by her ability to capture extreme sweetness and mass aggression in her voice. He described her writing as a dynamic, theatrical adventure and hailed her as a future star.

As someone who’s hugely motivated by the creative process, Brocarde is truly alive when creating – she’s been quoted as crediting songwriting as the thing that got her through some of her darkest, most chaotic moments. As an adolescent, she struggled with fitting in and finding her place in the world, so she used to hide in the woods at school and write lyrics and poems to escape to an alternative dimension. As an adult, the skill still serves her as an outlet for her deepest, darkest, unspoken thoughts.

Speaking of the unspoken, recently Brocarde experienced life outside of our dimension when she found herself being introduced to the spirit world. One dark, stormy night when she was struggling to sleep, Brocarde was visited by Edwardo, the ghost of a Victorian soldier. Edwardo wooed Brocarde, and after a short whirlwind romance, the couple tied the knot on Halloween 2022. On the wedding morning, Brocarde made her second appearance on ITV’s This Morning, this time with her groom Edwardo, who scared Holly Willoughby with his haunting presence. Brocarde dedicated her song “Haunted” to her future husband and walked down the aisle to the spooky orchestral serenade. Her wedding ceremony was televised and appeared on an episode of Say Yes To The Dress with Tan France. The marriage was turbulent, Edwardo the ghost, continued to act like a free spirit and was endlessly untameable. After seeking marriage guidance from a spiritual medium, Brocarde concluded that after six short months of marriage it was time to call in an exorcist and banish her husband forever. Their romance went down in flames, and Brocarde released her menacing divorce song “Just Another Anthem” to mark the beginning of her next chapter…

Brocarde marked the start of single life with an appearance on First Dates on Channel 4.

It took a long time for Brocarde to break Edwardo’s spiritual attachment to her, and there were times when Brocarde never wanted to see a ghost again.

However, after delving into the world of mediumship and spirituality, Brocarde recognised that she had a gift for connecting with the dead and realised that once you marry a ghost, life doesn’t just return to “normal”.

Since her spiritual awakening, Brocarde has dedicated her time to learning and educating people about the paranormal world. She has travelled the world and conducted paranormal investigations in some of the world’s most haunted and terrifying locations. Brocarde has come face to face with the ghosts of malevolent hangmen, murderers, and outlaws, and she has even entered a coven of powerful witches to learn witchcraft, spells and magic.

Last year, Brocarde’s world of horror and music collided when she was invited to do a Ghost Hunt at Download Festival, taking to the Avalanche Stage in the dead of night she came face to face with some headbanging spirits who were waiting in the arena to catch a glimpse of Busted. Fresh off the Download Stage, she travelled to Germany to conduct a special seance in memory of Lemmy from Motörhead at Wacken Open Air. Festival season was a whirlwind for Brocarde, and she interviewed some of the World’s most profile rock bands, she also hosted interviews from the black carpet at the Metal Hammer Awards in Berlin.

2026 marks the launch of Brocarde’s debut album, after ten years in the making. She is set to share some of her most heartfelt songs, a musical story book of colourful emotions and experiences that have made her the woman she is today.

Discography:
2019 – Last Supper
2022- Haunted
2022 – Haunted (The Bare Bones)
2023 – Just Another Anthem
2025- Identity Theft
2025 -Last Supper (Reheated Radio)
2025- Feed My Soul ft. Ray Luzier

0 ARMSTRONG METALFEST Opens Band Submissions For 2026 Lineup – The Okanagan’s Ultimate Mountain Mosh Pit Returns

September 29, 2025
by Asher
· Armstrong Metal Fest · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 29, 2025

ARMSTRONG METALFEST Opens Band Submissions For 2026 Lineup – The Okanagan’s Ultimate Mountain Mosh Pit Returns

“It’s one of the premier festivals of its kind in Canada, showcasing the biggest names in local, national, and international heavy metal music.” – Vancouver Sun

Following a landmark celebration of 15 years of extreme metal in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, marked by record-breaking attendance and its most triumphant edition yet, ARMSTRONG METALFEST is officially set to return in 2026 on July 17th and 18th at the Hassen Arena, for two days of moshing, headbanging, and camping.

Armstrong MetalFest’s 15th year of mountain moshing roared to life with a powerhouse 2025 lineup featuring BORN OF OSIRIS, HAVOK, GLYPH, RIOT CITY, THE BROWNING, VIRVUM, and many more heavy hitters from across Canada and beyond. On July 11th and 12th, the town of Armstrong, BC, was transformed into a metal haven, complete with Yeti Games, the Metal Madness Market, and the chaos of Thrash Wrestling.

Check out the Armstrong MetalFest 2025 Spotify playlist – https://spoti.fi/4i4u2OV

Armstrong MetalFest has also released a promotional video that traces its journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of Canada’s premier metal festivals in British Columbia. Watch the full recap here: https://youtu.be/47QjFrOHLv8

Band submissions for the 2026 edition of Armstrong MetalFest will be open from October 1st to 15th, inviting artists to become part of the next chapter in the festival’s legendary legacy.

Interested bands can apply through the official portal: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/band-submissions/

“To close the night and the weekend, Born of Osiris delivered a high-octane headline set that tore the roof off. It was the perfect finale to an unforgettable weekend. When the last note rang out, it hit us — AMF 2025 was coming to a close. There’s always that bittersweet feeling as you start packing up. But that’s the beauty of this festival: it stays with you long after the amps cool down. Every year, Armstrong Metalfest brings together a community that truly loves heavy music. It’s not just about bands and beer — it’s about belonging. The friends you make, the moments you live, the memories that stick — they’re why we keep coming back. If you’ve never been to AMF, consider this your sign. It’s more than a music festival—it’s a metal rite of passage. Once you go, it gets into your blood. We’re already counting the days until the next one.” – Stan Schinners of Broken Neck Radio / Absolute Underground Magazine (Live Review AMF 2025)

Tickets for AMF 2026 will be announced at a later date, granting general admission and access to the festival grounds, camping area, and arena from 9:00 AM on Friday, July 17, 2026, until 10:00 AM on Sunday, July 18, 2026. Free camping is included.

Please Note: Camping – RV / Non-Hookup RV / Vehicle Passes: Make sure to reserve your vehicle spot to get the best location on the grounds. A fee is required for a weekend pass per vehicle in addition to your day or weekend pass. RV hookups include water and power. If you choose to park your vehicle outside the camping area in the main parking lot, then a vehicle pass is not required.

About:

Since its inception in 2009 (with a brief hiatus in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic), West Metal Entertainment and Armstrong MetalFest have championed hundreds of local bands while welcoming renowned international acts to the quiet town of Armstrong, British Columbia.

Every year, metalheads from across Canada and the U.S. converge on the scenic Okanagan Valley for three days of camping and two days packed with heavy metal mayhem. Under the blazing summer sun, fans revel in live performances, wrestling spectacles, scavenger hunts, and reconnecting with their extended metal family.

Armstrong MetalFest has hosted legendary headliners like Kataklysm, Cattle Decapitation, Archspire, Nekrogoblikon, Origin, Rivers of Nihil, Warbringer, Fallujah, Striker, and Beyond Creation, alongside rising stars from across North America. And when the final riff fades, the festival vanishes without a trace, leaving the landscape as untouched as it was before.

West Metal Entertainment, a non-profit society, not only produces Armstrong MetalFest annually but also supports the regional music scene by organizing performances at various venues, including all-ages shows, to inspire musical passion in both youth and adults.

For more info:
http://www.armstrongmetalfest.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/armstrongmetalfest/

https://www.instagram.com/armstrongmetalfest/

https://x.com/amfcanada

Partners:
WCMFA
AlumaPro Welding & Fabrication Ltd
Vox and Hops
Rancho Vignola
Creative BC
Province of BC
Shepherds Hardware
Askews Foods
ACE Containers
Asher Media Relations
Staggs Head
Sunbelt Rentals
Bravewords
V13
Metal-Rules
Absolute Underground Mag
Broken Neck Radio
Ghost Cult Magazine
This Day In Metal
Valstar Electric
Voets

What the press is saying:

“Armstrong Metalfest brings aggressive music to the North Okanagan” – Global BC News

Kelowna Now: Armstrong Metal Festival Co-founder reflects on a decade of metal – Video Interview here.

CHBC – Global Okanagan: Metalheads celebrate a decade of gathering in Armstrong – Video Interview here.

Global Okanagan – Armstrong Metalfest brings aggressive music to the North Okanagan – Video here.

“In the past, metalheads had to travel to Germany to experience the rush of a big festival, such as Wacken Open Air. But local headbangers decided to bring that feeling home with Armstrong Metalfest.” – Vernon Morning Star

“Go Big or Stay at Home: Armstrong has that welcoming feeling for a rock show.” – The Valley Voice

“To witness such a gathering of talent is an absolute privilege, and for that fact alone, I will certainly be returning to Armstrong Metal Fest.” – Beatroute BC

“This festival is now going to be my yearly must-go-to event and if you’re a metal head that hasn’t attended or a curious metal voyeur, do yourself a favour and check it out, you will not regret it.” – Abort Mag

“The Armstrong Metalfest is one such event and has grown from its initial, humble beginnings seven years ago to be a regular mainstay, with its south-central BC location making for a popular summertime destination for fans and bands alike.” – Decibel Mag

Named one of the out-of-town music festivals worth the trip by The Vancouver Sun

“For metalheads, this is a great vacation where groups of all sizes can enjoy their favourite musical genre in a fun, energized environment. Not to mention, the camping!” – The Permanent Rain Press

“From farm to stadium: Armstrong Metal Fest’s humble beginnings” – Info News

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0 Rockshots Records – NASTYVILLE Release Supercharged Video “Run Wild, Rev High!” For New Album “Rebirth” Out Now!

September 29, 2025
by Asher
· Music News · Nastyville (Rockshots Records)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 29, 2025

NASTYVILLE Release Supercharged Video “Run Wild, Rev High!” For New Album “Rebirth” Out Now!

After igniting the scene with the explosive singles “Power To The People” and “Rocking Through The Night”, Italian hard rockers Nastyville strike again with the release of their brand-new single and official video “Run Wild, Rev High!”. The track is taken from their latest album “Rebirth“, out now via Rockshots Records.

“Run Wild, Rev High!” encapsulates the band’s raw and unfiltered rock’n’roll spirit: adrenaline-fueled riffs, pounding rhythms and a chorus built to be shouted loud and proud. Co-written by guitarist David “Dave Wild” Visin and Christian “Dega” De Gaudenzi, the song delivers the perfect balance between classic sleaze/glam roots and a modern hard rock punch.

The official video further amplifies the track’s energy, capturing Nastyville’s trademark attitude and stage-ready presence. It’s a declaration of freedom, rebellion, and unapologetic rock’n’roll excess, a theme that resonates throughout “Rebirth“, an album described by the band as their truest statement of identity and cohesion to date.

Recorded at Ivorytears Music Works Recording Studio (Somma Lombardo, VA), “Rebirth” was produced by the band and mixed and engineered by Alessandro Del Vecchio (Hardline, Revolution Saints, Edge of Forever, Giant). With its blend of gritty riffs, punchy hooks, and high-octane choruses, the record represents a bold new chapter for Nastyville—one that has already led them to stages alongside Skid Row, Crashdïet, Enuff Z’Nuff, Steel Panther, The Dead Daisies, and more.

“Run Wild, Rev High!” is a call to let go of boundaries and embrace the chaos,” the band comments. “It’s about living with no brakes, no apologies, and turning life’s madness into pure energy.”

WATCH: https://youtu.be/Ov7qdb5fw8Q

For fans of: Skid Row, Crashdïet, Hardcore Superstar, Steel Panther, The Dead Daisies

LISTEN to “Rebirth”: https://lnk.to/Q6dITNj4

CD Order available here

TRACK LISTING:
1. The Journey Of Rebirth
2. Power To The People
3. Run Wild, Rev High!
4. Rocking Through The Night
5. Unstoppable (Sia Cover)
6. We Give It All
7. Miss You
8. Yellow Schoolbus
9. Stay Out, Stay Out
10. Sex O’ Clock
11. Rock’n’Roll Experience

NASTYVILLE Line Up:
Marco Luraschi (Mark Lee): Vocals
David Visin (Dave Wild): Guitars
Christian De Gaudenzi (Dega): Guitars
Carlo Giordano (The Horv): Bass
Christian Tabita (Chris Tabeat): Drums

CREDITS: Produced by NASTYVILLE
Recorded at IVORYTEARS MUSIC WORKS RECORDING STUDIO, SOMMA LOMBARDO (VA)
Mixed and Engineered by Alessandro Del Vecchio

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.instagram.com/nastyvilleofficial | https://www.facebook.com/nastyvilleofficial

ABOUT:
Nastyville is an Italian hard rock band formed in 2012 by drummer Danny Boy and guitarist David “Dave Wild,” with the aim of refreshing the rock genre. The first studio album, “Viva Hell-A” (released in 2015), features old-fashioned guitar riffs and the flavor of the best street/glam rock with Lex on vocals, Kruska on bass guitar, and Manuel on guitar. After Lex and Kruska left, the band continued its journey with Marco “Mark Lee” on vocals and Fabian Anderchen on bass guitar, releasing in 2017 their second studio album, “Glam Caramel”. This album, marked by heavier sounds, gave the band the opportunity to open the Italian tour dates for Skid Row, Crashdïet, Enuff Z’Nuff, Adam Bomb, John Corabi, Simon Wright, and many others. “Songs of Threesome”, released in 2022, was their third studio album and featured a new lineup with Christian “Dega” on guitar and Paul “Cannibal” (ex-Thee S.T.P.) on bass guitar.

In 2023, founding member and drummer Danny Boy and bassist Paul left the band and were soon replaced by Christian “Chris Tabeat” on drums and Carlo “The Horv” on bass guitar. After the release of the two singles “Red Black…Or Green?” and “Livin’ in A Mess”, the band with its new lineup consisting of Marco “Mark Lee” on vocals, David “Dave Wild” on guitar, Christian “Dega” on guitar, Christian “Chris Tabeat” on drums and Carlo “The Horv” on bass guitar, worked tirelessly on new studio material. The year 2024 was a very good year when the band played many dates across Italy and abroad. The opening act for Steel Panther in Milan (Alcatraz) deserves special mention. The band spent the last months of the year working on a brand-new album, entering the studio in December to start recording their fourth studio album under the supervision of producer, singer, and songwriter Alessandro Del Vecchio.

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0 Powerplay Magazine UK – Sept-Oct 2025 – Z-Cocoon, Night’s Edge, Crüzer, In/Vertigo, Tangents, Ashes Of The Sun, Stygian Fair, Rimmar,

September 27, 2025
by Asher
· Ashes of The Sun · Cruzer · In / Vertigo · Night's Edge · Rimmar (Rockshots Records) · Tangents · Z-Cocoon

0 EPK – Cepheidae Variable – Primordial Reverie (2025)

September 27, 2025
by Asher
· Cepheidae Variable · EPKs

EPK – Cepheidae Variable – Primordial Reverie (2025)

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

“I think this album will have people who enjoy it as a whole piece, but also have two defined groups who are partial to either the first or the second half. I knew during the writing process that my choice might be divisive. I chose to use my own evolution of musical taste as the driving force behind the story and its tonality. Fans of symphonic metal, strong melody, and simpler song structure may enjoy the first half. Whereas those who enjoy a bit of chaos, uncertainty, and sci-fi influences will enjoy the second.

It also makes defining a genre quite difficult. I believe fans of progressive metal can all find elements they’ll enjoy. Not every song will fit the genre definitions of the listener, however, I think the album as a whole will be appealing. I’m trying to create a story through instrumentation. Heavily layered sections with orchestral instruments, synths, and guitars lead us through three distinct acts.

My hope is that fans of the album will appreciate the journey and find new things to enjoy with subsequent listens.” – Ryan Koepke – Cepheidae Variable

For fans of Dream Theater, Haken, Intervals, Wintersun, Caligula’s Horse

Band: Cepheidae Variable
Album Title: Primordial Reverie
Release Date: November 7, 2025
Genre: Instrumental Prog Metal
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid
Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada

Cepheidaevariable.com/ | Facebook.com/cepheidaevariable | Instagram.com/cepheidaevariable_official | Tiktok.com/@cepheidaevariable | Youtube.com/@CepheidaeVariable

Spotify | Apple Music | Cepheidaevariable.bandcamp.com | Soundcloud.com/cepheidae-variable

“This was a solid album to listen to. Without vocals, the artist has to work harder to convey his feelings and emotions in his music, and Ryan did that well. Many of the melodies you can hum or sing along with, and that’s a testament to the instrumental album.” – Metal Temple

“Combining symphonic textures, sci-fi ambience, and progressive intricacy, Primordial Reverie explores the balance between chaos and melody, emotion and evolution. Through layers of orchestral arrangements, synths, and guitar-driven storytelling, Ryan invites listeners to experience a sonic voyage through creation, transformation, and reflection.” – Crannk

“It’s easy for instrumental metal, and for progressive metal, to lose their emotional punch in a pile of clever passages. Ryan Koepke does an excellent job maintaining poignancy throughout Primordial Reverie‘s hour-ish run time. This album does feel like a singular journey that takes the listener into different emotional headspaces as the music unfolds.” – Metal Utopia

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Track Listing:
1. Overture (3:11)
2. Carving a Dragon (4:04)
3. The Waiting Storm (3:13)
4. Zephyr of Ouroboros (9:15)
5. Encounter (5:53)
6. The Conduit (6:03)
7. Chromatic Haven (5:11)
8. Entropic Harvester (10:27)
9. Singularity (11:32)
Album Length: 58:53

Album Credits:
All songs performed by: Ryan Koepke
All songs written by: Ryan Koepke
Produced by: Ryan Koepke
Mixed by: Ryan Koepke
Mastered by: Cole Millward
Album Artwork by: Alex Eckman-Lawn
BMI Member: Writer number 551220753
MAPL: Yes
Band: Ryan Koepke – Guitar, Bass

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About The Album Artwork:

The album art is a piece by renowned collage artist Alex Eckman-Lawn. My own reaction to this art is a sense of loneliness and wonder. The abstract spatter gives me feelings of space and distant worlds. The flames organically grow off the character’s body, giving an otherworldly feeling to her.

I especially enjoyed this artwork because of the amount of interpretation it allows from the viewer. It was a heavy influence on the tonal shift this album undergoes.

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

Primordial Reverie started out as an exploration of my musical tastes as an artist. It quickly developed into a concept of establishing different biomes or “acts” through instrumentation. Void of any lyrics, this challenged my compositional abilities. Each song has a strong identity, and the album flows like a story. The underlying story was largely a visual outline that constantly grew and shifted in my mind. I wanted to leave this up to the imagination of the listener.

The album, from its inception, was meant to be listened to as a complete piece. The intro foreshadows the tonal shift it undergoes as we gradually go from a fantasy feel with natural orchestral elements to more synths and sci-fi elements. We also see an increasing level of complexity and scale as the tracks continue. I start to introduce odd time signatures heavily around “Zephyr of Ourobouros”, and we see a whimsical shift in “Encounter” to establish the sound that develops in the central act of the album.

Something I leaned into quite heavily is the recurrence of certain motifs and the mutation of past rhythm and melody. Most of the tracks undergo a lot of change throughout; however, upon subsequent listens, I think you start to pick up on just how much might be built around a single idea.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. Overture: Overture was the second last piece written for this album. It is the only track that is mostly made up of synthetic elements. Although the main arpeggio theme we hear is played through effects on a guitar. It is meant to foreshadow the sci-fi shift the album undergoes and establish a lot of the themes that develop.

2. Carving a Dragon: Carving a Dragon is one of the simpler tracks. Meant to be catchy and feel like you’re setting out on a journey. The song developed in a way that feels like it’s constantly driving towards something. It is also a demonstration of a more refined version of a track I would’ve written when I was younger. There are a lot of guitar harmonies and layers throughout, and a fairly simple but powerful solo section.

It also has symbolic meaning to me. The title itself was the first thing written for this album. It was derived from the book I was reading at the time, “Assassin’s Quest” by Robin Hobb. I enjoyed the themes developed of pouring your soul into something to give it life. Carving a Dragon is about taking the life I’ve built around music and setting out to create an album I’m excited to have people listen to.

3. The Waiting Storm: The Waiting Storm is the action scene of the album. It is a straightforward track that gets you moving. Other than a brief reprieve in the center, it doesn’t let up. Likely my favorite song to perform on this release. Its main riff is catchy and satisfying, and the chorus sections are very energetic.

4. Zephyr of Ouroboros: Zephyr of Ouroboros is where the album really starts to open up. It is the conclusion to the first act that has been developing. Opening with a windy soundscape and orchestral arrangement, it then goes into an engaging guitar riff that keeps you guessing. We start to see a lot of odd time signatures here, and some additional genre influences.

Violin and guitar interweave to create soaring harmonies. Each section is meant to feel like the leg of a journey. The structure of this song is quite traditional, with orchestration and lead guitar taking over the role of vocals. This allowed me to have a lot of fun in the center section with what would normally be an instrumental break. A bass solo is followed by a two-part guitar solo that eventually winds down into a reprisal of the earlier themes.

The song is also circular in structure. After a final chorus, we have an outro which breaks down the intro riff in reverse, before leading to our orchestral section being rearranged for soft piano over an evocative soundscape. This closes out the song and the first act of the album.

5. Encounter: Encounter is where we start to see a lot of the sci-fi elements that were foreshadowed in the opening track. Layered synths create an operatic melody that gives a feeling of isolation and melancholy. This is quickly shattered by heavy guitar riffing and an introduction to 8-string guitars from here on out.

I was listening to a lot of Haken when I started writing this track. I also received the cover art for the album. These outside influences really shone through here and marked the start of the album’s second act.

Highlights of this track are plucky synths and guitar riffing, creating what can only be described as an alien ho-down. As well as a very fun and whimsical bass and solo section. The outro of this does not resolve and leads directly into what may be my favorite track on the album.

6. The Conduit: The Conduit continues right where Encounter left off. Melancholic synths are soon met with layers of taiko drums and the main theme of the track. When the guitars are introduced, they are accompanied by a floaty, atmospheric harmony.

The driving energy of the song continues with a bit of tension release prior to dropping off into an unexpected synth interlude. This devolves into something darker and more sinister. The main theme comes back mutated before being met with a wall of guitar and blast beats.

More genre influences introduce themselves with a heavy breakdown. This releases into a slow and dissonant build as the tempo steadily climbs. The tension is relieved before going into a heavily layered outro that ends our second act.

“The Conduit” was visualized as a section of the story where the journey takes us through a portal in space that leads us to our final frontier.

7. Chromatic Haven: Chromatic Haven gives us a bit of relaxation after the last track. Opening with a joyous, whimsical synth melody, which is soon met with guitar unison and choppy rhythms. Some more prog rock elements then make their way in with a groovy bass and guitar section.

We then have the driving rhythm behind the start of our final journey. The joy and whimsy are broken as the song takes a darker turn. Heavy guitars are mixed with an atmospheric lead solo and sustained guitar harmony.

The song ends on a cliffhanger. It evokes a similar feeling in me to how “Carving a Dragon” ended. Giving a sense that our final act is underway.

8. Entropic Harvester: Entropic Harvester came from the idea of having a “villain” in an instrumental track. Guitars and synths interweave in a game of cat and mouse throughout. We have an evolving rhythm section followed by chorus sections that introduce new harmony and layering each time they reappear.

The central section goes completely off the rails. Dream Theater, Haken, and Meshuggah influences take over to create a combination of heavy guitar riffing, odd-time, and melody. The first solo leads into a keyboard solo meant to feel like an epic battle. With the Entropic Harvester supposedly defeated, we get a bit of a break with a happy feeling of harmony, which I aptly named “friends” as I was writing. This is soon shattered by an aggressive solo that leads into the song’s outro.

The outro mutates and evolves the themes that have built throughout the song. When you think it’s finally over, we hear the very first part written for this song, the Entropic Harvester shuts down, and we move on to the final leg of the album.

9. Singularity: Singularity was always meant to be the grandest track I’ve written. Writing began quite early in the album’s development. We open with an aggressive spacey-sounding synth section before guitars take over and solidly establish the themes in a strong intro riff.

After a cyberpunk feeling disco party, we go into an orchestral interlude that is heavily mutated from the main theme. This leads into some of the quirkier sections of the album. Rainsticks prelude heavy guitars and a driving guitar solo that trades focus between bass, rhythm, and unison.

The album then comes full circle. Taking the arrangement from “Overture” as our outro. Each synth and string section is given to a guitar or bassline. An emotionally larger-than-life soundscape is created with the use of reverb and moving instrumentation around the stereo field. The asynchronous harmonization creates a grand feeling that clearly defines the album as coming to a close.

Finally, we’re met with a peaceful yet desolate soundscape that gives us a feeling of closure to the album.

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FUN FACTS – STORY ANGLES

1. The name “Cepheidae Variable” is a bit of nonsense. I wanted to name the project “Cepheid Variable”; however, I quickly realized every word and combination of words under the sun has been used at this point. So it became a play on words, and now it’s about a family of jellyfish.

2. All guitars, bass, and production are done in my home studio aptly named “Chromatic Variable Soundworks”.

3. Cole Millward performed mastering on this album. We connected after I named him in response to an online post asking who my favorite modern mix/master engineer was.

4. I consider myself a fairly mediocre guitarist. Local musicians have called me a “monster” in praise; however, I’ve never kept it a secret that I struggle to develop on the instrument.

5. I grew up disliking everything to do with metal. There was no local scene for it, and the people I was around thought classic rock was the end stage of musical development. This conditioning was undone when I first heard Dream Theater, and realized the levels that music could be taken to.

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Photo Credit – Solo artist: Ryan Koepke – Guitar, Bass, Composition, Production

Cepheidae Variable is the solo progressive metal project of Canadian (Kelowna, BC) multi-instrumentalist Ryan Koepke, born from a deeply personal journey of transformation, resilience, and artistic evolution. Initially conceived as a casual creative outlet, the project took on new emotional weight following the news of Koepke’s father’s cancer diagnosis. This pivotal moment galvanized him to finally release music publicly after two decades of playing guitar and immersing himself in the local music scene.

The debut album, Primordial Reverie, is a sweeping instrumental odyssey that defies genre boundaries and embraces emotional complexity. Written and recorded entirely by Koepke, the album unfolds like a sonic narrative, divided into three distinct acts that traverse symphonic fantasy, chaotic sci-fi, and introspective melancholy. Drawing from influences like Dream Theater, Haken, Intervals, Wintersun, and Caligula’s Horse, Cepheidae Variable blends progressive metal, melodic death metal, and orchestral textures into a sound that is, by Koepke’s own words, “spacey, weird, melodic, melancholic, happy.”

Each track on Primordial Reverie is meticulously crafted to support the next, forming a cohesive whole that rewards attentive listening. Koepke’s writing process mirrors that of a novelist, beginning with visual themes and emotional arcs rather than isolated riffs or melodies. His compositions often evolve from improvisation into orchestrated complexity, with recurring motifs and rhythmic mutations that echo throughout the album.

The album’s artwork, created by collage artist Alex Eckman-Lawn, reflects the ethereal and otherworldly tone of the music. Its abstract imagery and organic flame-like forms inspired the album’s tonal shift and reinforced the sense of cosmic solitude and wonder that permeates the record.

Singles from the album offer high-energy, standalone experiences, but Koepke encourages listeners to engage with the full album to appreciate its thematic depth and emotional journey. With Primordial Reverie, Cepheidae Variable invites fans into a world of layered instrumentation, evolving soundscapes, and personal storytelling, without uttering a single lyric.

Looking ahead, Koepke plans to release a new full-length album every 2–4 years, potentially expanding the project beyond its solo roots and exploring vocal elements. As both a father and a daughter navigating life’s transitions, Koepke channels his experiences into music that resonates with introspection, imagination, and catharsis.

Cepheidae Variable isn’t just a band, it’s a living archive of one artist’s growth, grief, and creative awakening.

0 Rockshots Records – HELLFOX Release Official Video for “Water On The Ceiling”

September 26, 2025
by Asher
· Hellfox (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 26, 2025

HELLFOX Release Official Video for “Water On The Ceiling”

New Album “The Spectrum of Human Gravity” Out Now!

Italian all-female metal band HELLFOX have unveiled the brand new official video for “Water On The Ceiling”, one of the standout tracks from their latest album “The Spectrum Of Human Gravity“, released last June 6th, 2025 via Rockshots Records.

A song born from the suffocating sensation of insomnia, “Water On The Ceiling” captures the eerie stillness of endless nights when eyes remain wide open as reality blurs into a waking dream. The track blends haunting melodies, distorted synths and Hellfox’s trademark dual female vocals to convey the claustrophobic feeling of staring at a ceiling that turns into water—suffocating, oppressive and inescapable.

The video adds a new visual dimension to the song’s atmosphere, portraying the emotional weight of sleeplessness and the surreal imagery that inspired the lyrics. It represents yet another chapter in the band’s journey of exploring the depths of human emotion through music and imagery.

“The Spectrum Of Human Gravity” has already gained recognition for its unique fusion of Nordic melodic death metal roots, pop-inspired clean vocals, and modern electronic textures. With singles like “Seaweed Braids” and “Atlas”, Hellfox set the stage for an album that confronts loneliness, mental struggles, and the search for identity without resorting to clichés. “Water On The Ceiling” continues this narrative, offering a vivid metaphor for psychological weight and restless nights.

Recorded at Eden Studio by Alessio Lucatti and mixed/mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio, the album showcases the band’s fearless approach to songwriting and their growth since their 2022 debut.

For fans of Amorphis, In Flames, and Dark Tranquillity, Hellfox’s new video is not just a performance but a visceral dive into the emotions that define “The Spectrum Of Human Gravity“.

Watch “Water On The Ceiling” official video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AZtGXt3gFc

“The Spectrum Of Human Gravity” is now available on all digital platforms.
Stream the album here: “The Spectrum Of Human Gravity”
CD available via Rockshots Records here

TRACK LISTING:
1. Nautilus – Seaweed Braids
2. Empty
3. Water On The Ceiling
4. Pareidolia
5. Atlas
6. Six Times Lighter
7. The Centipede
8. The Warrior, The Child, The Healer
9. Voices

Hellfox Line Up:
Greta Hammonia Antico: vocals
Priscilla Poe Foresti: bass and vocals
Gloria Naflekt Kaps: guitars
Federica Fedi Piscopo: drums

CREDITS:
Recorded at Eden Studio by Alessio Lucatti
Mixed and Mastered by Domination Studio by Simone Mularoni.
Cover art by Eva Marabotti.

ABOUT:

HELLFOX is an ALL FEMALE alternative metal (alt-metal) band with melodic death tendencies. Despite the four completely different musical backgrounds, we share a common inspiration to Amorphis, In Flames, Dark Tranquillity as far as composition is concerned, while for the choice of sounds we intended to move away from the Symphonic, recognizably feminine scenario to include acid and distorted synths so that we could create modern atmospheres that more closely met our tastes and better married the pop timbre of the melodic vocals. The dualism of HELLFOX is not meant to be understood on a conflicting level, it is instead the result of different voices within the human soul, different faces if you will, that mingle and generate the person itself, in its entirety, that although they seem to struggle, they coexist and create harmony and balance. We don’t use masks to conform to a mass, nor do we want to stand out at all costs, we just want to be ourselves in a society where normality is only a surface, the abyss instead is made up of so many facets of personality, both for the group and especially for the individual human being. Ours is a message within everyone’s reach, in which one can recognize oneself: that little voice in the head that either draws you in or drives you away… Because for us, nothing is normal, nothing is different.

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.instagram.com/hellfoxofficial | https://www.facebook.com/HellfoxOfficial

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0 Canadian Thrashers TRISKELYON Announces 4th Studio Album “Maelstrom of Chaos” Out Nov 2025; Streaming Single “Blood Drowned Prophecy” ft. Liv Jagrell (Liv Sin)

September 26, 2025
by Asher
· Music News · Triskelyon

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 26, 2025

Canadian Thrashers TRISKELYON Announces 4th Studio Album “Maelstrom of Chaos” Out Nov 2025

Streaming Single “Blood Drowned Prophecy” ft. Liv Jagrell (Liv Sin)

Canada’s undisputed Thrash Metal Gods Triskelyon return with their long-awaited 4th full-length, “Maelstrom of Chaos”, a relentless storm of speed, fury, and precision due out on November 28th, via Moribund Records.

Formed in 2021 by guitarist Geoff Waye of the acclaimed True Metal band Category VI, Triskelyon came roaring out of the gate with their self-titled EP and landed a deal with Moribund Records for their chart-crushing debut, “Downfall” (2022). They followed with the bone-splitting “Artificial Insanity” (2023), dominating radio for six weeks, followed by the apocalyptic “Shattered Elysium” (2024). Each release bigger, faster, heavier… and now comes the ultimate Thrash onslaught “Maelstrom of Chaos”.

For “Maelstrom of Chaos,” mastermind Geoff Waye once again summons an all-star cast of metal warriors from the Canadian scene and from the global scene. Enlisting the vocal talents of guests Liv Jagrell (Liv Sin), Amanda Jackman (Category VI), James Delbridge (Lycanthro), Carolina Padrón (Tribus, Bloodrain), Dale Drew (Sea Dogs), and Pete Healey (Marshall Law, Ex Oberon), this album reigns as a true Thrash Metal masterpiece. On drums, the thunder is split between Raul Marques (Burning Torment) and Nicole Trinchero (Chaos Rising, Acroma), while bass devastation comes courtesy of Dwayne Pike (Afterforever), Rick White (Within the Realm, Exorcist), and Darrin Pope.

In true Triskelyon fashion, expect more than Thrash – this is a molten fusion of Thrash, Speed, Power, Death-Thrash, and Traditional Metal. Wild and impressive, explosive riffs, razor-sharp solos, and skull-crushing rhythms resurrect the glory of the ‘80s while forging it into something bigger, louder, and deadlier for today.

In keeping with Triskelyon‘s tradition of closing their albums with an iconic cover, this release delivers the heaviest Metal rendition of Peter Schilling’s mega-hit “Major Tom” that the world will ever hear!

“Maelstrom of Chaos” is not just an album – it’s a Thrash Metal supernova. Brace yourself.

Single – Blood Drowned Prophecy (ft. guest vocals Liv Jagrell from Liv Sin) – https://youtu.be/FikcpI8IGBE

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5eHXL3FTFpLVOJTIcViEIW

Album Teaser – https://youtu.be/TRDJfK4ww7o

CD pre-order (out Nov 28th) – https://www.moribundcult.com/product/DEAD336.html

Track Listing:
1. Of Dust and Divination (4:49)
2. The Winter Tsar (4:02)
3. Maelstrom of Chaos (4:24)
4. Unit 684 (4:21)
5. Blood Drowned Prophecy (4:10)
6. Death Racer (4:24)
7. Blame Game (4:27)
8. Divide and Dissent (3:53)
9. Cretin (5:08)
10. Major Tom (cover) (5:22)

Follow TRISKELYON:
Facebook | Bandcamp

Follow Moribund Records:
Moribund Website | Facebook | Instagram | Bandcamp

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“One of my favorite albums of the year” ~Brutally Delicious Podcast

““Hellbound Hellions” follows and is just a great tune. That scream in the beginning and I knew immediately that Pete Healey was back for another album with Waye. The last of the opening trio and it is a slayer. Killer thrash riffs and Healey’s soaring vocals and a really sick solo makes this one of my favorites on the album.4.5/5” – Metal Rules

“It’s refreshing, for once, to discover a thrash band that aren’t geared towards utter devastation but, rather, crafting a record that an audience can simply put on and vibe to. With more than forty-five minutes to work with, the band still stuck to their guns and applied songwriting that saw every minute feel earned and needed for what their performance entailed.” – The Razor’s Edge

“Waye has shown he can write in any metal style and the guys he got together to perform are world class. The production is pretty big too so, if you like Megadeth, Agent Steel, Exodus, Overkill, etc. then there will be something on here that you like. Me? I liked it all! Hopefully, Canadian metal will be taken a bit more seriously with this release.” – My Global Mind

“classical Thrash Metal tracks and many 80s vibes.” – Metal-Temple

“Heavy, pounding, in-your-face, power metal-laced thrash” – Metal Crypt

“A who’s who of musicians in the Canadian Thrash scene! Riffs and soloing are nothing short of fantastic!” – MetalNoise

“Powerful at the right point but also epic, with sharp and anthemic vocal parts” MetalHead.it

“Power-Thrash equipped with murderous riffs on a technically first-class level with changeable exciting vocal variability.” – FFM-Rock

“Minimal filler and maximum melody!” – Heavy Music HQ

“Tighter than a shark’s arsehole and shows that Triskelyon are continuing to do what they do best.” – Metal-Digest

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0 “Poems By a Poltergeist” Materializes as JULIET RUIN’s Most Haunted Creation Yet

September 25, 2025
by Asher
· Juliet Ruin · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 25, 2025

“Poems By a Poltergeist” Materializes as Juliet Ruin’s Most Haunted Creation Yet

L-R – Wesley Rands, Kent Geislinger, Jess Fleming, Jesse Bauman

Phot Credit – Brittany Lealand

Canadian modern metal band Juliet Ruin returns with their most vulnerable and sonically ambitious release to date: the five-track EP “Regime,” their fourth studio offering, available this October 24th, 2025. Leading the charge is the haunting first single “Poems By a Poltergeist,” accompanied by a gripping lyric video (created by vocalist Jess Felming) that dives deep into themes of depersonalization, mental health, and emotional isolation.

“This song came straight from the pages of Jess’ journal. It’s about feeling like a ghost in your own life, angry, disconnected, and searching for meaning,” the band shares.

Formed in 2015, Edmonton, AB’s Juliet Ruin has evolved into a genre-fluid powerhouse known for its chunky, groovy, pretty, powerful, and catchy sound. With influences ranging from Spiritbox and Jinjer to Alexisonfire, the band blends metalcore, pop, and progressive elements into a style that’s both emotionally raw and technically sharp.

“Regime” is a sonic double-edged sword, balancing pop-infused vulnerability with bone-crushing breakdowns and the heaviest subject matter the band has ever tackled. From the introspective “Chrysalis” to the socially charged title track “Regime,” each song is a collaborative effort shaped by personal experience and collective passion.

“We wanted this EP to feel empowering but also understanding,” says vocalist Jess, whose scream vocals, honed during the COVID lockdown through YouTube tutorials and lucid dreaming, now anchor the band’s evolving sound.

The album artwork, created by longtime collaborator Feen Murray, uses abstract imagery of skulls and hearts to reflect the tension between emotionality and overthinking, a visual metaphor for the EP’s lyrical core.

“Regime” is more than just a record. It’s a statement. A safe space. A scream in the silence. And with “Poems By a Poltergeist,” Juliet Ruin invites listeners to confront their shadows and find strength in the echo.

Listen to “Poems By a Poltergeist,” via its lyric video premiere on Space Untravel YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igTy7LRWjA4

Add Single to your Spotify playlist (Sept 26th) – https://open.spotify.com/artist/54QrxuOJkvabZgah6SA4qv

EP pre-order (out Oct 24th) – https://julietruin.bandcamp.com/

Track Listing:
1. Reactance Theory (4:03)
2. Chrysalis (4:01)
3. Poems By a Poltergeist (3:02)
4. The Art of Being Wise (4:09)
5. Regime (5:02)
EP Length: 20:18

EP Credits:
Performed and Written by Juliet Ruin
Produced by Juliet Ruin and Diego Fernandez
Mixed and Mastered: Oracle Recording Studios
Artwork by: Feen Murray
SOCAN member
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Album Line-Up:
Jess Fleming – Vocals
Kent Geislinger – Guitar, Bass
Wesley Rands – Guitar
Jesse Bauman – Drums

Live Line-Up
Jess Fleming – Vocals
Kent Geislinger – Guitar
Wesley Rands – Guitar
Jesse Bauman – Drums
Dale Myroniuk – Bass

More info:

https://www.facebook.com/julietruinband

https://www.instagram.com/julietruin

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“If you are a fan of the likes of JINJER, INFECTED RAIN, THE AGONIST and BUTCHER BABIES then the “Dark Water” E.P is one for you to check out. The E.P opens with the title track “Dark Water” as a ferocious riff creeps in as the rhythm section sounds away. From then the band are now in full swing as the very haunting sounding vocals coming in. The song leads to a sing along chorus with a cool lead line afterwards. When the breakdown hits the vocals add a sort of dreamy feel to it until the guitar solo sections kick in. Great way to start things off.” 8/10 – Metal Temple (2023 – Dark Water EP)

““Dark Water” by JULIET RUIN is a great listen and one I really enjoyed. From listening the vocals have a lot of range as Jess goes from hauntingly clean to aggressive death growls. The band has a very modern sound that is filled with great riffing and killer grooves. The songs here are great and you can hear their influences at times too. This is a band that, from listening to this, sounds like they need to be experienced in a live setting and I would love to hear more from them in the future.” – Metal Temple (2023 – Dark Water EP)

“As mentioned, Juliet Ruin is not a stranger to attention and praise and can expect a lot more with Dark Water. It is their most striking offering yet and with the new evolution in the band’s already potent sound, surely the first step to greater things.” – The RingMaster Review (2023 – Dark Water EP)

“Bang your heads to the new EP by this amazing Canadian Modern Metal crew, reflecting a turn to darker sounds and grittier vocals while still preserving the spirit of what makes the band who they are.” – The Headbanging Moose (2023 – Dark Water EP)

“Bloody love it! One of the best EPs I’ve heard this year so far. ” – Ever Metal (2023 – Dark Water EP)

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0 EPK – Juliet Ruin – Regime (2025)

September 25, 2025
by Asher
· EPKs · Juliet Ruin

EPK – Juliet Ruin – Regime (2025)

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“This EP Regime contains some moments that feel like a callback to our earlier style and some that push further in the heavier direction we have been moving. We think it’s stronger than our last EP and hope the fans will be in agreement. We have incorporated lots of different styles and vibes on this EP. We wanted an EP that feels empowering but also comes from a place of understanding, and we’d like people to feel that vibe when they listen to it.” – Juliet Ruin

For fans of Spiritbox, Alexisonfire, Killswitch Engage

Band: Juliet Ruin
EP Title: Regime
Release Date: Oct 24, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid
Genre: Metalcore
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada

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Julietruin.bandcamp.com | Spotify | Apple Music

“Reactance Theory, the new one from Juliet Ruin’s upcoming EP “Regime,” kicks off with that big hard-rock energy — clean vocals cutting through, guitars hitting just right, the whole thing moving with confidence. But give it time; somewhere along the way it twists, gets a little meaner, a little heavier. Stick around for that turn.” – IDIOTEQ (2025 – Regime EP)

“JULIET RUIN returns with their most vulnerable and sonically ambitious release to date
‘REGIME’” – Amnplify (2025 – Regime EP)

“Juliet Ruin’s new EP features a modern sound and musical style that blends styles like metalcore, melodeath, rock, and even groove-heavy and progressive metal. Regime, a five-song EP, benefits from this musical diversity while maintaining clean, guttural vocals. Score 90/100” – Darkzen Metal Angels (2025 – Regime EP)

““Regime” is a superb EP with five powerful, dynamic and thunderous tracks that give the listener an almighty adrenaline rush and an unforgettable listening experience. This record is totally compelling and you simply cannot just play it once and walk away. This is a record that requires deep and concentrated analysis to find out what makes this band tick. Juliet Ruin have not only captured my attention with this EP, but my heart, soul and everything else. This band is the real deal alright. “Regime” more than proves it.” – Accidental Music Reviewer (2025 – Regime EP)

“All in all, what stands out most with Regime is how it can bounce between a number of influences that help to keep it sounding fresh. While the melodic and heavy dynamic is one that is utilized by many in metal, there’s still something to be said for how Juliet Ruin handles it without making it sound too commercial, even with full-blown pop influence. There’s some creativity at play that the band can harness, and should do them well as they continue to move forward, now with a full decade of experience to their name.” – Dead Rhetoric (2025 – Regime EP)

“…a fourth studio record from Canadian’s Juliet Ruin is an intriguing prospect. The five piece have long drawn comparisons to the likes of Jinjer, Infected Rain, Butcher Babies and even The Agonist with their hybrid blend of brutal breakdowns, pop-infused melodies and unfiltered emotion, their sound both technically sharp and progressive leaning… The only issue with this is that at just over twenty minutes it leaves you crying for more [8.5/10]” – Metal Noise (2025 – Regime EP)

“Celebrating a decade since their inception in style, Canadian Metal outfit Juliet Ruin will be unveiling a new EP in “Regime” on 7th November. The second advanced single from that is “Reactance Theory”, a song which explores the psychological concept coined by Jack Brehm, which explains why people resist threats to their personal freedom with acts of defiance and rebellion. Expect chunky riffs, soaring melodies and emotionally raw lyricism when this drops.” – Metal Noise (2025 – Regime EP)

“Regime is an EP document between empowerment and vulnerability – musically layered, lyrically honest and scenically relevant. JULIET RUIN deliver here a work that not only needs to be heard, but also felt.” – Metal Division Magazine (German) (2025 – Regime EP)

“Juliet Ruin’s biggest asset seems to be Jess’s very versatile voice, which can produce both strong grunts (that seem to come straight from the heart) and impressive screams, as well as having a fantastic clean voice. But the guys in the band also hold their own. The drums and bass sound really tight here and set the tempo and rhythm. The riffs are extremely powerful and naturally invite headbanging, while we would dare to call the guitar solos quite inventive and melodic. In short, with ‘Regime,’ this Canadian group delivers a very impressive EP that leaves you wanting a lot more. 91/100″ – Musika (Belgium) (2025 – Regime – EP)

“I always love getting to know and listening to new bands. Whether they necessarily suit my taste remains to be seen. „Juliet Ruin“ However, it’s one of the bands that I would also watch live. This sound, which uses metalcore mixed with alternative elements, can be described as awesome. The only complete album from 2019 „Old Stardust, Love and Chaos“ made people sit up and take notice. Now they want to do their second „EP“ „regime“, Introduce a musical treat to a mega energetic performance by your fan base. Which is certainly due to the strong vocal performance of Jess and thanks to the rhythms that are very exciting. Be it very dramatic, brutal „Chrysalis“ („Doll“) or the „stomping“ track „The Art of Being“ is. The passion Jess`s Voice just pulls along. All I can say about the disc is: huge, expressive and a hammer My review for „regime“ are hotte 8.5 out of 10 Hellfire points.” – Hellfire-Magazin (Germany) (2025 – Regime EP)

“The band delivered an epic EP. Fans of the band know each performance by Juliet Ruin is outstanding. If you haven’t listen to the band yet, do yourself a favour and take a listen. For me a complete EP filled with outstanding songs.” – Project Metal Music (2025 – Regime EP)

“Canada’s Juliet Ruin unveil new EP REGIME – 5 tracks of modern heavy metal. Clean and harsh powerful vocals, catchy metal riffs and energy and an uncompromised hard and heavy sound.” – Loud Enough Magazine (2025 – Regime EP)

“it cannot be denied that the band from Edmonton has a few really good songs in the pipeline that definitely have an impact with their bloated chorus passages. ‘Poems By A Poltergeist’ and ‘Chrysalis’ in particular are stuck straight away and are the new figureheads of the Canadian quartet. With front lady Jess Fleming, JULIET RUIN has a secret weapon” – PowerMetal.de (2025 – Regime EP)

[Download EP Cover | Download EP Lyrics]

Band: Juliet Ruin
EP Title: Regime
Release Date: Oct 24, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
1. Reactance Theory (4:03)
2. Chrysalis (4:01)
3. Poems By a Poltergeist (3:02)
4. The Art of Being Wise (4:09)
5. Regime (5:02)
EP Length: 20:18

EP Credits:
Performed and Written by Juliet Ruin
Produced by Juliet Ruin and Diego Fernandez
Mixed and Mastered: Oracle Recording Studios
Artwork by: Feen Murray
SOCAN member
Canadian content

Album Line-Up:
Jess Fleming – Vocals
Kent Geislinger – Guitar, Bass
Wesley Rands – Guitar
Jesse Bauman – Drums

Live Line-Up
Jess Fleming – Vocals
Kent Geislinger – Guitar
Wesley Rands – Guitar
Jesse Bauman – Drums
Dale Myroniuk – Bass

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About The Album Artwork:

The album art was created by our good friend Feen Murray. In this art, she uses abstract imagery of skulls and hearts to convey the tie between emotionality and overthinking while still leaving the deeper meaning up to interpretation.

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

Both lyrically and musically, this EP leans into our softer sides, both in vulnerability and in pop elements, making for a double-edged sword as we’ve also incorporated our heaviest subject matter and breakdowns. In the band, it’s everyone’s favorite EP so far because we all feel we’ve struck a good balance on this.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. Reactance Theory is a look into a theory invented by social psychologist Jack Brehm to help explain why people resist threats to their personal freedom. The song delves into the often funny but sometimes harmful impulses that are fueled by dopamine.

2. Chrysalis is a deep dive into Jess’s personal struggles with depression, relating it to the metaphor of a butterfly in a chrysalis. While it was difficult to be so vulnerable in this song, ultimately, we hope it can comfort anyone who happens to be going through anything similar, making it worth the vulnerability.

3. Poems By a Poltergeist is another song that explores mental health struggles and the feelings of depersonalization and the disconnection of feeling as though one is nothing more than an angry phantom haunting one’s own life.

4. The Art of Being Wise is a look at the end of friendships and relationships from a vantage point of love and respect. Despite the struggles it took to get to these points, there is the ability to acknowledge damage done and move forward peacefully.

5. Regime is the angriest track on the EP and the title track. This song is the biggest departure from the other songs, but for good reason. Regime reaches a hand out to community and friends in marginalized groups who sometimes feel the hopelessness a little bit extra. It’s also a general asking of why to those who would prefer to make life more challenging for those around them, rather than looking within. From what could seem like a sanctimonious high horse, we are actually truly leveling and coming at this issue with curiosity and passion.

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FUN FACTS – STORY ANGLES

1 Legend has it that “the singer” can belch full sentences. Allegedly.

2. In 2019, we had 2 shows opening for Jinjer in Calgary and Edmonton, and it’ll always be one of our favorite moments

3. We have our very own artist! Disclaimer: She will do art for other bands. All our new album artwork and merch artwork has been done by our artist, Feen Murray.

4. Jess learned to really capture screaming during the first months of the COVID-19 lockdown using YouTube videos, lucid dreaming, and angst.

5. We got to meet Gene Simmons as a band once after winning a contest on the local rock station. He posed for a picture. And pointed. Cool.

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L-R – Wesley Rands, Kent Geislinger, Jess Fleming, Jesse Bauman

Phot Credit – Brittany Lealand

Formed in 2015 in Edmonton, AB, Canada, Juliet Ruin emerged with a mission: to amplify the contrast between heaviness and melody, and to create music that hits hard both sonically and emotionally. Based in Canada, the band has carved out a space in the modern metal scene with a sound that’s chunky, groovy, pretty, powerful, and catchy, a genre-fluid blend that appeals to fans of Spiritbox, Jinjer, Scion, and Alexisonfire.

Juliet Ruin’s music is a collaborative effort, with guitarists crafting riffs and instrumental foundations that vocalist Jess transforms into emotionally raw and resonant songs. Her lyrics — often pulled straight from her personal journals — explore themes of mental health, vulnerability, empowerment, and social reflection, making each track a deeply personal yet universally relatable experience.

Their latest and fourth studio offering, “Regime,” due out on November 7th, 2025, marks a new chapter in the band’s evolution. It’s their heaviest and most technically ambitious work to date, yet also their most vulnerable. From the introspective depths of Chrysalis and Poems by a Poltergeist to the explosive social commentary of the title track, “Regime,” the EP balances brutal breakdowns with pop-infused melodies and unfiltered emotion. The artwork, created by Feen Murray, uses abstract imagery of skulls and hearts to reflect the tension between emotionality and overthinking, a visual metaphor for the EP’s lyrical core.

Live, Juliet Ruin delivers a high-energy performance with studio-tight vocals and dynamic stage presence, setting them apart from their peers. Whether headlining local venues or sharing stages with acts from across the metal spectrum, they bring authenticity and intensity to every show.

With each release, Juliet Ruin continues to push their boundaries, growing heavier, more honest, and more connected to their audience. They’re not just a band; they’re a voice for those navigating the chaos of modern life, offering catharsis through crushing riffs and soaring choruses.

Discography:
2025 – Regime EP
2021 – Dark Water EP
2019 – Old Stardust, Love, and Chaos – LP
2017 – Juliet Ruin EP

Shared Stage with: Jinjer, The Browning, The Agonist, Wednesday 13, Royal Tusk, Arrival of Autumn

Tours and Festivals:
2023 – Loud as Hell Festival Drumheller, AB, Canada
2022 – Armstrong Metalfest Armstrong, BC, Canada
2018/19 – Loud as Hell Festival
2016/17/18 – Metalocalypstic Fest – Lone Butte, BC, Valemount BC

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