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0 EPK – Trick Casket – Filth (single) (2023)

September 29, 2023
by Asher
· EPKs · Trick Casket

EPK – Trick Casket – Filth (single) (2023)

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

“The song is about a betrayal. Seeing just who someone truly is underneath. But am I talking about someone who did me wrong? Or is it all self-reflection realising you aren’t who you thought you were? You choose. At the heart of Trick Casket’s music lies a compelling narrative, delving into the struggles of depression, anxiety, anger, and frustration. Their lyrics serve as a cathartic release, resonating with listeners who find solace and strength in their powerful melodies.” – Connor Grant – Trick Casket

For fans of Nine Inch Nails, Skinny Puppy, 3TEETH, Korn, Ministry

Band: Trick Casket
Single Title: FILTH
Release Date: September 6th, 2023
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Facebook.com/trickcasket | Instagram.com/trickcasket | YouTube.com/@trickcasket

Trickcasket.bandcamp.com | Spotify | Apple Music | Amazon

“Trick Casket throws himself into each of his performances and the opportunity to open a night for such beloved and respected acts was the perfect opportunity to pull out his best work yet.” – SPILL MAGAZINE

Band: Trick Casket
Single Title: FILTH
Release Date: September 6th, 2023
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
FILTH – (3:33)

Single Credits:
• All songs performed by: Connor Grant with guitars from Evan Holly
• All songs written by: Connor Grant
• Produced, MIxed and Mastered by: Brett Carruthers
• Single Artwork by: Connor Grant
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Recording Band line up:
All instrumentation is performed and recorded by Connor Grant – with additional guitars by Evan Holly

Live Line up:
Connor Grant – Vocals
Evan Holly – Guitar
Joey Proulx – Drums & sampling
Brendan McGee – Bass

Discography:
2023 – FILTH (single)
2021 – HARM (LP)
2020 – Anhedonia (EP)
2020 – Operating Tracks (Front 242 cover) (single)
2020 – Your Failure (single)
2019 – Misery (LP)
2018 – Break You Down (single)
2018 – Let You Die (single)
2017 – Voices (single)

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About The Single Artwork
For whatever reason, I love juxtaposition, or abstract images that can really tell any story you want. FILTH is this brutal, slamming industrial metal banger, but the artwork is a woman’s hand clasping vines. I loved the unsettling beauty in that. Her hand is filthy, and I think that can be explored. We all have to get our hands dirty, and the things we hold close that we think are beautiful might just be dead vines in the end.

About The Single (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
The song is about a betrayal. Seeing just who someone truly is underneath. But am I talking about someone who did me wrong? Or is it all self-reflection realizing you aren’t who you thought you were? You choose.

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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS – Answered by Connor Grant

1. The band name was actually a funny response to going to a “Haunted house event’ called Legends of Horror at Casa Loma, in Toronto. Myself and some close friends were walking through the theme park and this prop casket suddenly flipped open and a dummy zombie on an extending arm shot out at us, and it scared the s%&@ out of us. We laughed it off, and my friend said “man, that was a trick casket”. A few months later when I was developing the idea for a band, for whatever reason, that stuck with me.

2. For a period of time, my social anxiety would be so bad, that before every show, I had to run to the washroom and I would throw up, due to nerves. I don’t do that anymore, but yeah, I wouldn’t be amping myself up, hanging out with folks, networking, or anything like that, no I’d be puking. Sometimes ON my stage clothes.

3. Our first show back after the pandemic, was this hole in the wall in the northwest part of Toronto. I don’t think they had a lot of experience with bands, cause we didn’t even get a line check, let alone a full sound check.

4. Back in March 2023, we had the opportunity to open for Solar Fake and Suicide Commando. Before the show, all 3 bands, along with the tour manager and promoter went up to the top of the CN Tower for dinner. That was such a highlight for me, and both of those bands were comprised of the nicest folks. That day will forever be a great memory.

5. “FILTH”, our newest single, was produced by Brett Carruthers, of A Primitive Evolution and The Birthday Massacre. The whole process was the most fun time I’ve ever had making music. Most of the time we’d just gang up on Joey for fun.

L – R: Evan Holly (Guitar), Connor Lex Grant (Vocals, synths), Joey (Drums)

Formed in 2017 by vocalist Connor Grant, Trick Casket found its birth in the depths of Toronto’s industrial-metal scene during an arduous journey of emotional turmoil and darkness. Channeling his inner demons into music, Connor embarked on a two-year journey to create a hauntingly visceral album, “Misery”, that would ultimately become the cornerstone of Trick Casket’s evolution.

In the crucible of mid-2019, Trick Casket’s line-up solidified with the addition of drummer, Ryan Parker, and guitarist, Nick Cassidy. In 2022, the band’s dynamic shifted once more, as the percussive reins were handed over to Joey Proulx, while Evan J Holly joined the ranks on guitar, adding a new layer of ferocity to their sonic arsenal.

A thunderous storm of industrial metal, Trick Casket’s sound channels the spirit of legendary acts like Ministry and 3Teeth while paying homage to their key influences, including Nine Inch Nails, Skinny Puppy, Korn, and Suicide Commando. With this formidable musical arsenal, they have carved a unique niche in the genre.

Trick Casket’s journey is marked by notable accomplishments, including performances at the 3rd Canadian Independent Music Video Awards and sharing stages with industrial icons Tim Skold and Suicide Commando. They’ve also embarked on a new chapter with the release of their video for the anger-fueled single “FILTH.”

At the heart of Trick Casket’s music lies a compelling narrative, delving into the struggles of depression, anxiety, anger, and frustration. Their lyrics serve as a cathartic release, resonating with listeners who find solace and strength in their powerful melodies. Their sound channels the spirit of legendary acts like Ministry and 3Teeth while paying homage to their key influences, including Nine Inch Nails, Skinny Puppy, Korn, and Suicide Commando.

In February 2019, the band unveiled “Misery,” an album that encapsulates Connor’s emotional battles, followed by their EP “Anhedonia,” in 2020, and their second album “HARM” in 2021. Most recently, in 2023, the band unleashed their new single, “Filth,” produced by Brett Carruthers (The Birthday Massacre, A Primitive Evolution) with more scheduled for the year.

Onstage, Trick Casket was often joined by their long-time friend, Care Failure of Die Mannequin, creating an electrifying synergy that left audiences spellbound. Their journey has also seen them sharing the limelight with legendary acts like Skold, Stoneburner, Echo Black, Solar Fake, Suicide Commando, and Empathy Test.

Trick Casket stands as a testament to the transformative power of music, offering both solace and rebellion in equal measure as well as a beacon of resilience in the face of adversity.

Shared Stage with:
Skold, Stoneburner, Echo Black, Komrads, Solar Fake, Suicide Commando, Dirty Wizards, Empathy Test

Tours and Festivals
2023 – Suicide Commando: Goddestrukt Tour – Toronto, ON
2021 – Canadian Independent Music Video Awards – Toronto, ON
2019 – Skold: Forever is Now tour – Toronto, ON

0 EPK – Orbital Extrema – Apsis (2023)

September 29, 2023
by Asher
· EPKs · Orbital Extrema

EPK – Orbital Extrema – Apsis (2023)

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

For fans Conquering Dystopia, Blotted Science, Dark Matter Secret, Obscura, Beyond Creation

Band: Orbital Extrema
Album Title: Apsis
Release Date: September 29, 2023
Label: Self-Release

“‘Apsis’ has been a labor of love for us in Orbital Extrema. We are so incredibly excited to share it with the world. Originally the album was only going to be 4 songs long and released as an EP, but we decided to make it a full-length release after several personal major life events happened (for each of the 4 band members at that time) and the pandemic provided the perfect environment to focus on writing more music, especially through the lockdown portions of 2020-2021.

‘Apsis’ is our best attempt as a band to write a captivating and intense instrumental tech death album. The band was spawned in part by the 2014 Conquering Dystopia self-titled album release, which is a major influence for the album and band as a whole. I think one of the most appropriate ways to enjoy ‘Apsis’ is while driving or during a workout in the gym.

Concept albums have always been very inspiring for us and ‘Apsis’ is thematically consistent with a story in mind, despite there being no vocals/lyrics on the record. We wanted to provide music that was thematically consistent with the instrumentation and song titles, as well as order the songs in a way that not only ebbed and flowed appropriately but also made a cohesive story-telling experience through the variety of musical sections present in the album.” – Guitarist – Sean Dempsey – Orbital Extrema

Orbitalextrema.bandcamp.com | Apple Music | Spotify

Band: Orbital Extrema
Album Title: Apsis
Release Date: September 29, 2023
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Apoapsis (0:52)
2. Aphelion (3:15)
3. Impending Armageddon (2:51)
4. Blitzar (3:57)
5. Event Horizon (3:07)
6. Polymetric Substantiation (3:42)
7. Exoplanetary Devastation (2:55)
8. Galactic Magnetar (3:01)
9. Hypernova (3:37)
10. Plerion (3:31)
11. Interstellar Collision (3:46)
12. Singularity (3:08)
13. Escape Velocity (2:03)
14. Hyperbolic Trajectory (3:06)
15. Fractals (3:33)
16. Celestial Genesis (6:29)
Album Length: 53:00

Album Credits:
Nick Nodurft (Rusty Sun Audio) – Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer, Producer
Davie Brown (Empirius) – Apsis Album Art
Echo Graphic – Band Logo
Sean Dempsey – Songwriting, Guitar Composition, Guitar Performance
Sean Ryan – Bass Composition, Bass Performance
Robin Stone – Drum Composition, Drum Performance
Matias Quiroz – Guest guitar solo for Event Horizon
Dennis Franco – Guest guitar solo for Impending Armageddon
Carey West – Guitar Composition for Aphelion, Polymetric Substantiation, Exoplanetary Devastation, Galactic Magnetar, Escape Velocity and Celestial Genesis
Will Vinson – Guitar Composition for Blitzar
Austin Rolla – Songwriting for Fractals
Joseph Howard – Songwriting for Fractals

Album Band Line Up:
Sean Dempsey – Guitar
Sean Ryan – Bass
Robin Stone – Drums

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The album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

Apsis is our attempt to combine the intensity and technicality of technical death metal with the adventurous nature of progressive metal to create an instrumental metal album that doesn’t rely on the traditional instrumental tropes and song formula (i.e. melodic lead guitar emulating singing over simple backing parts and riffs). The theme of the album is regarding space exploration and the wonders of space. Apsis delivers intensity with purpose, intent, and deliberate choices of harmonies, time signatures, syncopation, and polyphony. Instrumental tech death is a pretty niche genre, but also one that is fairly untapped and unexplored in our opinions. We hope to bring more attention to the genre with our unique take on technical death metal, progressive metal, and instrumental music as a whole.

The theme of the release is regarding space. Most of the song titles are related to topics about space like black holes, exploding stars, etc. I think the music videos help with conceptualizing the theme. Its songs were named in a way that describes the progression of a spacecraft through various events like encountering black holes and exploding stars, experiencing turbulation and what is perceived as Armageddon.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

Apoapsis and Aphelion describe the beginning of the journey for the spacecraft, starting at the furthest point of the orbit of a planet orbiting a star (like the earth orbits the sun). Impending Armageddon is titled as such because it is foreshadowing the many disasters and dangerous events that the spacecraft will encounter on its journey. The spacecraft encounters a blitzar, which is a type of neutron star that can rapidly collapse into a black hole if its rotation slows down. An event horizon is the edge of the black hole from which nothing inside the event horizon can escape the gravitational force of the black hole. The spacecraft sees the event horizon form for the collapsing blitzar as it transitions into a black hole. An exoplanet is a planet that orbits other stars, and in this story the song Exoplanetary Devastation details the destruction of this exoplanet that is orbiting the Blitzar as it collapses into a black hole, completely crushing the exoplanet from the immense gravitational force. The spacecraft then encounters a magnetar* and watches it explode, resulting in a hypernova (which is like a supernova but more intense). What remained of this hypernova explosion is called a plerion (or pulsar wind nebula). Interstellar collision details two stars colliding against one another and then subsequently creating a black hole. The spacecraft encounters this black hole (hence the title singularity**) and escapes the black hole’s gravitational pull, yielding a hyperbolic trajectory. The speed of this spacecraft at this point is called the escape velocity, as it has escaped the influence of the gravitational force of the black hole. The final track title is almost ironic in nature as celestial genesis literally means the beginning of space, stars, planets, etc. and the track comes at the end of a 16-song album thematically based on space exploration.

*A magnetar is a type of neutron star with an immensely strong magnetic field (it’s like a super magnet). If a person were to get within 1000km of one, they would literally evaporate from the effect of the magnetar.

** a singularity is the center of a black hole where matter is compressed to an infinitely tiny point and all concepts of time and space break down and no longer make sense – it’s mostly a theoretical concept.

Apoapsis
An introduction song meant to build excitement toward the beginning of the musical rollercoaster that is ‘Apsis’. It was written to naturally flow directly into “Aphelion”. It is essentially one riff idea done in many variations to emphasize the flowing nature of ‘Apsis’.

Aphelion
The first song that we wrote. It is also a good representation of Orbital Extrema’s style, hitting the listener with technical riffs and blast beats alongside changing time signatures. The song doesn’t technically repeat but many of the sections are variations of ideas presented previously in the song to provide better continuity while exploring more musical ground.

Impending Armageddon
The most traditional tech death song on the album. “Impending Armageddon” is an onslaught of technicality and blast beats, or as Robin Stone likes to call them “Blast Bonks”. The song is unrelenting and never lets off the gas. Dennis Franco makes an appearance via a killer guest guitar solo.

Blitzar
Blitzar has a very bouncy feel but maintains technicality and is quite driving in the riffs and song arrangement. It’s a tech death song with an extremely fast-paced groove. It never really fully lets off the gas but allows just enough room for dynamics to shine through.

Event Horizon
A riff focused, driving, heavy song with bouts of technicality sprinkled throughout. It contains an insanely awesome guest guitar solo from Matias Quiroz of Bleak Flesh.

Polymetric Substantiation
A constantly evolving song exploring the boundaries of technicality in multiple ways. It features one of the only traditional-styled guitar solos on the album and is also one of the only songs on the album with synth featured in multiple parts.

Exoplanetary Devastation
The majority of the song features a very flowing, sliding riff but halfway through the band does its best impression of Star Wars meets tech death. A very fun, adventurous song with variations throughout.

Galactic Magnetar
One of the more dissonant tech death-styled songs on Apsis. Right off the cuff the song starts with blazing guitar riffs and transitions and settles into some headbanging-worthy riffs. It also implements more chromaticism than is typical for Orbital Extrema, but in a tasteful way. One of the more technical songs on the album.

Hypernova
The most intense song of the album. It starts and ends with an ambient style clean tapping section and otherwise is primarily blast beats galore.

Plerion
The guitar parts are very Vektor-inspired in style (technical thrash metal) utilizing sliding pinch harmonics and lots of notes. The drums glue the song together using grooves in a really cool way, especially with the non-linear arrangement over some of the guitar parts. The song also features fast and heavy parts alongside the technicality and groove.

Interstellar Collision
This song is based on guitar parts that slide a lot and repeat with frequent but smooth variations. The second half of the song has a really nice combination of groove, tech death, and black metal all interspersed with each other. I think the drums really bring this song to life and bring cohesion to the arrangement.

Singularity
Debatable is the most straightforward song on the album. Sean Dempsey affectionately refers to the riffs as his best “caveman” riffs. The song has a ton of groove thanks to Robin Stone and Sean Ryan meshing so well.

Escape Velocity
The shortest song on the album excluding the intro song “Apoapsis”. This was the 2nd song Orbital Extrema wrote together and features some interesting sections with unique guitar arrangements in parts.

Hyperbolic Trajectory
This song is quite fast and driving. There are a lot of harmonies and variations of the main themes throughout. It features one of the fastest guitar leads/solos on the album and blast beats are present (as appropriate) throughout the song.

Fractals
Because of the topic of the song, it is fitting that the riffs are written and structured in a way where they flesh out multiple times and repeat in different intervals. There are parts where a riff will repeat in 3/4 and then 4/4 and then 5/4 all in succession (for example). The song is simple at its heart with a lot of intricacies and variations sprinkled throughout. It is one of the most fun songs to perform off Apsis. It also contains one of the fastest and most difficult guitar solos on the album. It is the only song to originate from a jam session for the album. The jam session comprised of Sean Dempsey, Austin Rolla, and Joseph Howard.

Celestial Genesis
The longest song on the album is also through-composed, boasting many time signature and tempo changes. “Celestial Genesis” boasts the extremes of everything musically that Orbital Extrema does: ambiance, changing tempos, changing time signatures, various groove styles, blast beats, harmonies, and more. “Celestial Genesis” is unabashedly Orbital Extrema.

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STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS ABOUT THE BAND

1. Guitars were recorded with Nick Nodurft (Rusty Sun Audio) in Parker, Colorado. Bass was recorded in Sean Ryan’s personal studio in Firestone, Colorado. Drums were recorded in Robin Stone’s personal studio in Australia. Every song on ‘Apsis’ is played on 7 or 8 string guitars. In total, there were five (5) different guitar tunings used on ‘Apsis’.

2. ‘Apsis’ is an album that is thematically consistent, focusing on space. The song titles for ‘Apsis’ are titled in a particular order to better represent the story of the album: the progression of a spacecraft through various events like encountering black holes and exploding stars, experiencing turbulation and what is perceived as Armageddon.

3. Orbital Extrema first started writing music back in 2014, when Carey West and Sean Dempsey met up initially and began writing “Aphelion”.

4. In the album art for ‘Apsis’ there is a hidden image of Carey West’s pug ‘Apollo’.

5. Apsis is defined as the farthest or closest points in orbit of a planetary body and its primary body (like a star). In math, extrema are defined as the maximum or minimum. So Orbital Extrema literally means Apsis. That’s why we named the album ‘Apsis’ and the band Orbital Extrema.

L-R: Orbital Extrema Current Line Up | Robin Stone (Drums) | Sean Dempsey (Guitar) | Sean Ryan (Bass)

Tacoma, USA’s Orbital Extrema aren’t ones to play by the rules, and their sixteen-track debut album “Apsis”, is a flawless example of how they are doing things differently. The galactic instrumental technical death metal album boasts complex arrangements, relentless blast beats, and melodic riffs that will send listeners into space. The band shares their thoughts:

“I think one of the most appropriate ways to enjoy ‘Apsis’ is while driving or during a workout in the gym. Concept albums have always been very inspiring for us and ‘Apsis’ is thematically consistent with a story in mind, despite there being no vocals/lyrics on the record. We wanted to provide music that was thematically consistent with the instrumentation and song titles, as well as order the songs in a way that not only ebbed and flowed appropriately but also made a cohesive story-telling experience through the variety of musical sections present in the album.”

Originally conceived as a 4-song EP, “Apsis” evolved into a full-length album following significant personal events for each band member and the unique creative environment fostered by the pandemic during the lockdown portions of 2020-2021. The album is a labor of love, representing Orbital Extrema’s commitment to crafting a captivating and intense instrumental tech death experience.

The name “Orbital Extrema” itself is a nod to celestial orbits and mathematical extrema, reflecting the band’s deep-rooted fascination with science, particularly space. “Apsis” defies conventional instrumental metal norms by blending the intensity and technicality of technical death metal with the adventurous spirit of progressive metal. The album delves into the wonders of space, with song titles referencing black holes, exploding stars, and other celestial phenomena. Delivering intensity with purpose, intent, and deliberate choices of harmonies, time signatures, syncopation, and polyphony, it is recommended for fans of Dark Matter Secret, Obscura, and Beyond Creation.

“Apsis” is out as of September 29, 2023, and available on Orbitalextrema.bandcamp.com, and Spotify.

Album Band Line Up:
Sean Dempsey – Guitar
Sean Ryan – Bass
Robin Stone – Drums

0 ROCKSHOTS RECORDS – RAINING NAILS New Single “Every Angel Has Its Demon” From Debut Album “Human Deeds” Out October 2023

September 29, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Raining Nails

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 29, 2023

ROCKSHOTS RECORDS – RAINING NAILS New Single “Every Angel Has Its Demon”

Debut Album “Human Deeds” Out October 2023

Photo Credit – Valerio Sbriglione – www.vsphotoscape.com

Italy’s Raining Nails ft. members of Eternal Silence, Fallen Arise, Oracle Sun, and Sound Storm will be releasing their debut album “Human Deeds” this coming October via Rockshots Records.

To continue their introduction of catchy, aggressive, and powerful heavy metal, they are sharing their second single “Every Angel Has Its Demon” to follow “Anthem” released this past July.

Listen to “Every Angel Has Its Demon” at https://bfan.link/every-angel-has-its-demon

“Anthem” can be heard via its lyric video at https://youtu.be/GT09Y9EfN7c

Digital – https://bfan.link/rn-anthem

Featuring 10 tracks of power and symphonic-influenced heavy metal, Raining Nails’ debut album “Human Deeds” was produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by bassist Massimiliano Flak at Evolution Recording Studios in Turin (Italy) www.evolutionstudios.it, with album artwork and booklet designed by Caio Caldas at www.cadiesart.com based on a concept from the band. All lyrics were written by Alessia Scolletti, except Anthem by Marika Vanni and Close To You by Massimiliano Flak.

“The album is not really a concept record but all the songs have something to share. This album talks about the bad situation of the world but also keeps a light of hope for the future. You can clearly see what we mean by looking through the artwork. I took care of all the production of this record, the guys gave their best and their performance on it is just amazing. I will never stop thanking Marika, Mattia, and Giacomo for the great job they did. I think our overall goal was to create songs that punch people’s heads and shake their hearts. What’s better than heavy metal to reach this goal?” adds Flak.

Creating something that was particularly close to their hearts, Raining Nails is trying to make listeners more involved in their ideas and emotions. Fans of bands such as Battle Beast, Powerwolf, and Kamelot are highly recommended to check out “Human Deeds” when it’s released on October 27th, 2023.

CD Pre-Order – bit.ly/HumanDeedsCD

Track Listing:
1. A New Way To Walk On – 4:22
2. Chained – 4:36
3. Every Angel Has Its Demon – 4:17
4. Queen Of Thorns – 3:59
5. Headcrusher – 4:21
6. Close To You – 4:56
7. Not Strong Enough – 4:28
8. Anthem – 4:21
9. Refuge – 3:54
10. Rage Of Justice – 5:20
Album Length: 44:37

Raining Nails is:
Marika Vanni: Vocals
Giacomo Paradiso: Electric and Acoustic Guitars
Massimiliano Flak: Bass
Mattia Rubino: Drum

More info: Rockshots.eu | Rainingnails.it | Facebook.com/rainingnails | Instagram.com/rainingnailsband/

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0 Rockshots Records – Out Now! Finland’s DYECREST (ft. members Metal de Facto, Thy Row, Everfrost) Releases New Music Video “Read My Mind” For New Album “Once I Had A Heart”

September 29, 2023
by Asher
· Dyecrest (Rockshots Records) · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 29, 2023

Rockshots Records – Finland’s DYECREST (ft. members Metal de Facto, Thy Row, Everfrost) Releases New Music Video “Read My Mind”

New Album “Once I Had A Heart” Out Now!

Powerful melodic Finnish metallers Dyecrest (ft. members Metal de Facto, Thy Row, Everfrost, Kiowan Dynamo) are celebrating the release of their new album “Once I Had A Heart” out now as of September 29th via Rockshots Records with a new music video for the track “Read My Mind”.

“Probably the oldest track on the album. This one was co-written by Kimmo Blom, too. Very straight-to-the-point, striking, and catchy song! Combination of heavy, pulsating verse and the adherent, sing-along chorus. Its story is about a situation where a person realizes/understands that the relationship with someone else has reached the point of no return. Maybe the most defining line of the lyrics: ”No use in keep on wasting more of our lives…” adds the band.

Watch the music video for “Read My Mind” – https://youtu.be/TUsS8WAS6do

Dyecrest’s new album “Once I Had A Heart” features nine melodic melancholic tracks to follow their 2019 EP “The Stage Is Set” and 2018 album “Are You Not Entertained?”. Seven of the nine songs are brand new songs and two are a bit older but weren’t properly recorded at any point. This new record has some new “twists” in the songs, but still, the trademarks that Dyecrest is known for with their pounding and powerful anthems and strong vocal melodies with big choirs, accompanied by flashing guitar solos.

“We’re all so very pleased and thrilled now that the album will finally see the light of day. It was a long – and bumpy here and there – road to this point, but it really was worth it. As said, we started the recordings already in 2020, and the original plan was to get the album out in 2021. But then there was COVID and also some health issues in the band, which altogether led to that it took this much time before everything was settled!

The album is totally intact as a whole. This time we had a very different basis for working on an album than the previous time with AYNE? At that point, we hadn’t released anything in 13 years and were “re-activated” only a couple of years earlier.

“Once I Had A Heart” is available on CD at https://bit.ly/DyecrestCD

Track Listing:
1. Sacred Sleep – 5:23
2. Man Made God – 4:00
3. Once I Had a Heart – 5:29
4. Oathkeeper – 4:33
5. Face the Light – 5:07
6. Read My Mind – 4:18
7. Colder – 3:39
8. The Final Act – 4:15
9. Fire From Your World – 7:10
Album Length: 43:58

More Info: Rockshots.eu | Facebook.com/dyecrestband

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0 Hurtle Through Space With ORBITAL EXTREMA’s Instrumental Tech Death Album “Apsis”

September 29, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Orbital Extrema

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 29, 2023

Hurtle Through Space With ORBITAL EXTREMA’s Instrumental Tech Death Album “Apsis”

L-R: Orbital Extrema Current Line Up | Robin Stone (Drums) | Sean Dempsey (Guitar) | Sean Ryan (Bass)

Tacoma, WA, USA’s Orbital Extrema aren’t ones to play by the rules, and their sixteen-track debut album “Apsis”, is a flawless example of how they are doing things differently. The galactic instrumental technical death metal album boasts complex arrangements, relentless blast beats, and melodic riffs that will send listeners into space. The band shares their thoughts:

Originally conceived as a 4-song EP, “Apsis” evolved into a full-length album following significant personal events for each band member and the unique creative environment fostered by the pandemic during the lockdown portions of 2020-2021. The album is a labor of love, representing Orbital Extrema‘s commitment to crafting a captivating and intense instrumental tech death experience.

The name “Orbital Extrema” itself is a nod to celestial orbits and mathematical extrema, reflecting the band’s deep-rooted fascination with science, particularly space. “Apsis” defies conventional instrumental metal norms by blending the intensity and technicality of technical death metal with the adventurous spirit of progressive metal. The album delves into the wonders of space, with song titles referencing black holes, exploding stars, and other celestial phenomena. Delivering intensity with purpose, intent, and deliberate choices of harmonies, time signatures, syncopation, and polyphony, it is recommended for fans of Dark Matter Secret, Obscura, and Beyond Creation.

“Apsis” is out as of September 29, 2023, and can be heard in full on TheCirclePit YouTube Channel – https://youtu.be/brjmpsZluOs

Orbitalextrema.bandcamp.com

Spotify

Video – Impending Armageddon – https://youtu.be/9vcS8WOE0hg

Video – Galactic Magnetar – https://youtu.be/BFW_T42bquY

Track Listing:
1. Apoapsis (0:52)
2. Aphelion (3:15)
3. Impending Armageddon (2:51)
4. Blitzar (3:57)
5. Event Horizon (3:07)
6. Polymetric Substantiation (3:42)
7. Exoplanetary Devastation (2:55)
8. Galactic Magnetar (3:01)
9. Hypernova (3:37)
10. Plerion (3:31)
11. Interstellar Collision (3:46)
12. Singularity (3:08)
13. Escape Velocity (2:03)
14. Hyperbolic Trajectory (3:06)
15. Fractals (3:33)
16. Celestial Genesis (6:29)
Album Length: 53:00

Album Credits:
Nick Nodurft (Rusty Sun Audio) – Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer, Producer
Davie Brown (Empirius) – Apsis Album Art
Echo Graphic – Band Logo
Sean Dempsey – Songwriting, Guitar Composition, Guitar Performance
Sean Ryan – Bass Composition, Bass Performance
Robin Stone – Drum Composition, Drum Performance
Matias Quiroz – Guest guitar solo for Event Horizon
Dennis Franco – Guest guitar solo for Impending Armageddon
Carey West – Guitar Composition for Aphelion, Polymetric Substantiation, Exoplanetary Devastation, Galactic Magnetar, Escape Velocity and Celestial Genesis
Will Vinson – Guitar Composition for Blitzar
Austin Rolla – Songwriting for Fractals
Joseph Howard – Songwriting for Fractals

Album Band Line Up:
Sean Dempsey – Guitar
Sean Ryan – Bass
Robin Stone – Drums

More Info: Facebook.com/orbitalextrema | Twitter.com/OrbitalExtrema | Instagram.com/orbitalextrema | Tiktok.com/@orbitalextrema

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0 MASSIVE SCAR ERA’s Groundbreaking “Between Waves” Pushes Music Boundaries Off “Metal Goes Egyptian” Out Nov 2023

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

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Montreal, QC – September 28, 2023

MASSIVE SCAR ERA’s Groundbreaking “Between Waves” Pushes Music Boundaries

New EP “Metal Goes Egyptian” Out November 2023

Massive Scar Era, the brainchild of visionary artist Cherine Amr, is proud to announce the upcoming release of their highly anticipated seventh release, an EP, “Metal Goes Egyptian”, which is coming out in November. Known for pushing the boundaries of music and blending genres, Massive Scar Era is set to captivate audiences once again with its unique fusion of progressive rock, post-grunge, Egyptian music, and metal. The second single is “Between Waves”, which Amr comments on:

“Between the Waves was the first song that we worked on. It’s one of the oldest songs for MSE that wasn’t released digitally. In this song’s intro, a heavy riff is playing in the background, consisting of just two notes. Weka was free to incorporate the Hijaz scale without constraints, and he used maqam kord as a secondary “gens,” a modern approach to this maqam. That’s how the song began. As the song progresses, it transitions into a new section with modulation on the G note, leading into maqam Rust. Finally, the ending of the intro (“Taslim” in Arabic) concludes with a return to the Hijaz scale, creating a glamorous ending. I wrote this song when I was very young. It was even before I moved to Cairo in 2009. I was still in the process of discovering myself as a person before a lyricist and a songwriter. While I don’t resonate with the lyrics anymore, singing this song again reminded me of an entire lifetime.”

Watch and listen to the music video for “Between Waves” via its premiere on GhostCultMagazine HERE.

Originating from Alexandria, Egypt, and currently based in Montreal, Canada, Cherine Amr has led Massive Scar Era on an incredible journey since its inception in 2004. The project’s music reflects the cosmopolitan allure of Alexandria intertwined with the raw essence of Cairo’s urban landscape. This distinctive sound and cultural blend have garnered widespread recognition, including appearances in influential documentaries such as “Microphone” (2012) and “Before the Spring After the Fall” (2013).

“Metal Goes Egyptian” represents a unique concept that will particularly appeal to metal enthusiasts who appreciate a diverse range of folkloric influences. With its fusion of metal and various folk elements, this EP promises an unforgettable musical journey that transcends genre boundaries. It is recommended for fans of Merkfolk, Aeternam and Huntress.

“Metal Goes Egyptian” is due out on November 3, 2023.

EP pre-order at https://massivescarera.bandcamp.com.

“Back to the Sun” (music video) – 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

Credits:
All songs performed by: Violins: Kristin Molnar, Zoé Dumais, and Rasha Masalkhi
Viola: Omar Abou Afach
Oud: Mohamed Masmoudi
Qanun: Nizar Tabcharani
Percussions: Phyras Haddad, and Bertil Schulrabe
Drums: Julia Geaman
Bass: Etienne Tremblay
Songwriting, Vocals, Guitar: Cherine Amr
Arabic Music Arranger: Weka Soliman
Music Copyist: Hugo Mayrand
Sound Technicians: Jacob Lacroix-Cardinal, and Nicolas Pétrowski
Music Producer, mix and master: Etienne Tremblay (La Machine à Mixer)
Recorded by Nicolas Pétrowski and Etienne Tremblay (La Machine à Mixer) at Studio Mixart, Montreal, QC,
• All songs written by: Cherine Amr
• Produced by: Etienne Tremblay
• Mixed by: Etienne Tremblay
• Mastered by: Etienne Tremblay
• Album Artwork by: Biggg Rock Films

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

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0 Exitus Stratagem Records – Streaming Now! Israel’s SINNERY Unleashes A Turbulent Thrash Inferno With “Below the Summit”

September 28, 2023
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· Music News · Sinnery (EXSR)

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Montreal, QC – September 28, 2023

Exitus Stratagem Records – Streaming Now! Israel’s SINNERY Unleashes A Turbulent Thrash Inferno With “Below the Summit”

New EP “Below the Summit” Out Sept 29th via Exitus Stratagem Records

L to R – Alon Karnieli – Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar, Liam Fine – Drums, Saar Tuvi – Bass, Idan Kringle – Lead Guitar

Photo Credit – Or Shenkerman

Israel’s Sinnery is about to burn up the thrash metal scene with their new EP “Below the Summit”. It picks up where 2022’s “Black Bile” left off, continuing their self-actualization journey through searing guitar work, pummeling basslines, and vocals that cut through like a razor. “Below the Summit” is a very fast-paced piece of music where a lot is happening all at once. It’s a journey further into the minds of Sinnery, the music and lyrics are a barrage of exactly what they feel in the most authentic and exaggerated way pummeling the listener with a wall of intensity. It is a very human experience that has been etched into this recording, detailing the strange times we are currently living through. The band comments:

“We are thrilled to get our new EP “Below the Summit” out to listeners! This record marks another important milestone in our lives and careers as we continue to explore further and expand the horizons of what Sinnery’s music can be. BTS is a moment in time when we didn’t know exactly how things would turn out for us, we were isolated in our homes when we began writing this, sharing ideas from afar. It was a special experience for us to write this record like this and we feel like we really put that into it.”

In this EP, Sinnery introduces new drummer Liam Fine who has written and recorded on the EP all while learning the band’s older material. In just four months Liam learned 19 songs and wrote four more. Doing so much all at once is probably the most “Sinnery” thing that could have happened to anyone joining in.

“Below the Summit” was mixed and mastered by Arie Aranovich and the album artwork was done by Xul1349 and inspired by a famous Japanese painting called “Thunderstorm Beneath The Summit” by legendary artist Katsushika Hokusai. The EP is recommended for fans of Sylosis, Metallica, and Power Trip.

Listen to “Below the Summit” in full via its stream premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.

“Below The Summit” is due out on September 29, 2023, via Exitus Stratagem Records

Vinyl – https://www.exsrmusic.com/store/p/sinnery-below-the-summit-ep-vinyl

CD – https://www.exsrmusic.com/store/p/sinnery-below-the-summit

Videos:

“Share This” (Music Video) https://youtu.be/Yf5of0iJ_mw

“Somber” (Animated Music Video) – https://youtu.be/YD4BYI4xERE

“An Ode“ (Music Video) – https://youtu.be/HbUU3dXVNKo

Track Listing:
1. Somber – 3:27
2. An Ode (Knife Of Erato) – 5:16
3. We Just Want You To – 0:21
4. Share This – 2:19
5. Serene – 5:13
EP Length: 16:38

EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Sinnery
• All songs written by: SInnery
• Produced by: Sinnery
• Mixed by: Arie Aranovich
• Mastered by: Arie Aranovich
• EP Artwork by: Xul1349

EP Band Lineup:
Alon Karnieli – Vocals & Guitars
Idan Kringel – Guitars
Saar Tuvi – Bass
Liam Fine – Drums

For more info:
Exsrmusic.com
Facebook.com/SinneryBand
Instagram.com/sinnerybandofficial

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“If you didn’t get around to giving this quartet from Tel Aviv a whirl, here’s another chance. The band, like many others, were graced with a period of pandemic-enforced downtime which allowed for an introspective and pointed look at themselves and their art. The result is the forthcoming EP, Below the Summit from which we’re premiering the band’s latest single and video, “An Ode (Knife of Erato),” a song that definitely upholds, if not elevates, their previous work’s vicious precision.” – Decibel Magazine

“I’ve said this many times in the past, but one of the many things I love about this business is following the progress of bands as they come of age, mature and get better at their craft. What’s not to love about paying early witness to a bunch of folks gelling and heading on an upward trajectory as they make the move towards proverbial world domination? Israeli thrashers Sinnery are one such band. Gathering their Exodus, Testament, Gojira, The Haunted and post-St. Anger Metallica influences, the quartet from Herzliya, Tel Aviv will soon be releasing their second full length, Black Bile via Exitus Stratagem Records. This new tasty little rager pops the clutch and pumps the gas on modern thrash with a grizzled edge that improves upon the roots planted with their 2016 debut A Feast of Fools and their 2013 demo, Showing Teeth.” – Decibel Magazine

“Sinnery [Israel] Proves Thrash is NOT Dead in Groove-Oozing Cesspit of ‘Black Bile’” – Metal Has No Borders

““Death thrash” is the simplified genre description for what Sinnery do, but it’s the strong melodies and the variations among and within the songs that make the album such an adventure to experience from start to finish. Compared to the debut all those years ago, which was entirely written by vocalist/guitarist Alon Karnieli back when he was about 16-17 years of age, these tracks are more elaborate, more sophisticated, more reflective of different moods, while at the same time being more brutally extreme.” – No Clean Singing

“You just gotta love a band that knows exactly what the hell they wanna be. Sinnery bow to no one, instead turning heel to scissor kick you in the temple with battering ram riffs, suplexing drums, and neck-twisting vocals. You know the opening of Back to the Future where Marty McFly plays a single guitar chord on Doc Brown’s hyper amplifier and goes flying across the room from the resulting sound? “The Burning” provides the same effect regardless of the size of your chosen sound output device – you will be ragdolled and tossed around like a frisbee in a college quad by the quartet’s supreme rippage.” – Everything Is Noise

“I am old enough to have seen the likes of Metallica, Anthrax and others perform live at small venues in London. I’m also a huge fan of the new wave of thrash like Dust Bolt, Lost Society, etc. Sinnery is welcome inclusion with their aggression, energy, and obvious hunger. They might verge on Death Metal a tad with the vocals but that’s ok. With Matt Hyde (Machine Head, Trivium, Slipknot) having mixed and mastered this beast you know the sounds are gonna be right in your face. An excellent sophomore effort – please just keep thrashing!” – My Global Mind

“Sinnery straddle those lines between conventional thrash and modern/groove metal with enough solid musicianship and heaviness to align well with a multitude of touring possibilities.” – Dead Rhetoric

“For those that just want to bang heads and go nuts, there are songs like “The Burning,” “Who Will Be Eaten First,” and “Anti Tribe.” “Hanged From The Sun” and “Holes” flesh out their thrash by either toning down the speed or putting an emphasis on melody.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

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0 DEORBIT Paints A Surreal Picture Of The World In “Stratolith” Off Psychedelic Stoner Instrumental Album “Retrogradient”

September 28, 2023
by Asher
· Deorbit · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 28, 2023

DEORBIT Paints A Surreal Picture Of The World In “Stratolith”

New Album “Retrogradient” Out Nov 10th, 2023

Milwaukee, WI, USA’s Deorbit is an innovative musical project coming from longtime friends James Becker (bass, cello), Jerry Hauppa (guitar, hammered dulcimer, hurdy-gurdy, synth, violin), and Antonio Ninham (drums). They are eager to release their debut instrumental album “Retrogradient” on November 10, 2023, which will have listeners careening through time, the earth, and an enigmatic soundscape of progressive and heavy riffs. The first look at this mind-expanding album is the single “Stratolith”, which the band describes as “a surreal imagining of the vastness of the sky being replaced with the boundaries of stone”.

Each track on “Retrogradient” is an artistic depiction of surreal aspects, aiming to merge the cold, expansive nature of the universe with the warmth of human understanding. Without the use of lyrics, Deorbit‘s music tells a unique story within each composition, allowing listeners the freedom to interpret the profound concepts presented.

The core of “Retrogradient” was crafted during a pivotal moment in time, just before the onset of the COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. The uncertainty of the future prompted Deorbit to preserve their musical ideas as rough drafts on a computer, ensuring that their creative vision would be preserved. The album sets out to explore the dual themes of the vastness of the universe and the limitations of the human experience, all while emphasizing the intricate relationship between the two. After restrictions eased, the band reunited to bring this music to life, it is recommended for fans of Torche, Hum, and The Fucking Champs.

Listen to “Stratolith” via its premiere on Doomed & Stoned HERE.

“Retrogradient” is due out on November 10, 2023, and is available for pre-order at https://deorbitmke.bandcamp.com.

Track Listing:
1. Retrogradient – 3:16
2. Perihelion – 4:29
3. Terrakinetic – 4:44
4. Lunambulant – 4:04
5. Glaciovore – 2:57
6. Calderasure – 4:09
7. Senescence – 4:49
8. Stratolith – 5:06
9. Deorbit – 6:54
Album Length: 40:32

Album Credits:
All songs written and performed by Deorbit
Mixed by Dylan Patterson
Mastered by Jeff Wojtysiak
Artwork by James Becker

Recording Band Lineup:
James Becker – Bass, Cello
Jerry Hauppa – Guitar, Hammered Dulcimer
Hurdy Gurdy – Synth, Violin
Antonio Ninham – Drums

More info: Facebook.com/deorbitmke

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0 EPK – Deorbit – Retrogradient (2023)

September 28, 2023
by Asher
· Deorbit · EPKs

EPK – Deorbit – Retrogradient (2023)

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“We are excited to present “Retrogradient” as a prog metal/post rock/sci-fi journey that hopefully showcases the importance of songwriting and thematic development sometimes lacking in modern complex guitar-driven music.” – Jerry Hauppa – Deorbit

For fans of Torche, Hum, The Fucking Champs, Voivod, Atheist

Deorbitmke.bandcamp.com | Facebook.com/deorbitmke | Spotify

“The piece (Stratolith) incorporates elements of soulful doom, prog, and technical metal with a strong emphasis on melodic lines that serve as a kind of vehicle for this bold interstellar journey. Without words, they conjure a soundscape that simply spells adventure.” – Doomed and Stoned

“Milwaukee instrumental band with a kind of proggy post metal grungy/stonerish doom sound.” – The Moshpit – WORT 89.9 FM (Madison, WI)

“Instrumental, progressive, and technical metal fans take note” – The Prog Space

““Perihelion” – is the term for the point in Earth’s orbit when it is closest to the sun, and Deorbit translates this into the most aggressive track on the new album. Fans of challenging, uplifting artists such as Torche, Intronaut, and Voivod will love Deorbit. With dramatic movements and expert instrumentation, the bands music not only takes you on an other-worldly journey, but exploring the contemplative innerspaces you have as well.” – Ghost Cult Magazine

“Retrogradient is an auditory adventure and a cosmic voyage that challenges the boundaries of conventional music, inviting enthusiasts to embark on a journey through the vast realms of the universe and the depths of human understanding.” – Amplify The Noise

““Each track on “Retrogradient” is an artistic depiction of surreal aspects, aiming to merge the cold, expansive nature of the universe with the warmth of human understanding. Without the use of lyrics, Deorbit’s music tells a unique story within each composition, allowing listeners the freedom to interpret the profound concepts presented… This is an excellent debut album… The tunes are fucking massive and the concept a fun one to play with in the imagination. Clearly the guys can play… The entirely arbitrary Patented Dark Juan Blood Splat Rating System awards Deorbit 8/10 for what is a superb debut which is bursting with potential and great music…” 8/10 – Ever Metal

“This is a distinctly heavy set affair throughout, but the defining aspect of the album as a whole can be summarized in the word motion. We get energetic surges or drop downs in tempo by the drummer. The guitars may slow down or speed up independent of what the rhythm section are doing, and alterations from rhythm based riffs to flowing riff textures and back are pulled off in a fluid and seamless manner. What I presume is a dulcimer may chime in with some world music details beneath at times too, and in between all of this the songs themselves may shift between thrash and even a bit of extreme metal in overall direction just as much as stepping down to more traditional heavy metal or doom metal territories. With occasional side steps into gentler and more atmospheric laden territories. If a heavy set variety of progressive metal where a just about constant and fluid motion and movement are key features strikes you as an interesting manner in which to explore this style of music, this is an album to take note of.” – Progressor.net

“No words will be spoken in this interstellar journey as rich as tortuous, with generous melodies and harmonies behind a certain sense of narration. Retrogradient is revealed as an album with finely composed titles, blowing hot and cold, sometimes epic, sometimes more contemplative, in short not to let go and then to interpret as he pleases. Fasten your belts !” – Eklektik Rock

Band: Deorbit
Album Title: Retrogradient
Release Date: November 10, 2023
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Retrogradient – 3:16
2. Perihelion – 4:29
3. Terrakinetic – 4:44
4. Lunambulant – 4:04
5. Glaciovore – 2:57
6. Calderasure – 4:09
7. Senescence – 4:49
8. Stratolith – 5:06
9. Deorbit – 6:54
Album Length: 40:32

Album Credits:
All songs written and performed by Deorbit
Mixed by Dylan Patterson
Mastered by Jeff Wojtysiak
Artwork by James Becker

Recording Band Lineup:
James Becker – Bass, Cello
Jerry Hauppa – Guitar, Hammered Dulcimer
Hurdy Gurdy – Synth, Violin
Antonio Ninham – Drums

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About The Album Artwork:

It’s a concept I had where our solar system is laid out as a double-helix system, showing he relationship between both the organic and inorganic elements spawned during the creation of the universe.

About the album as a whole:

The album is based on the Carl Sagan quote: “The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself.” You can see this in the album art and hopefully through the music.

Track by Track Explained:

“Retrogradient”- The road backward: tracing the origins of humanity back to the Big Bang.

“Perihelion”-The point in orbit when Earth is closest to the sun, probably the most aggressive track.

“Terrakinetic”- lumbering and focused on a simple groove, mimicking the mechanics of moving the earth.

“Lunambulant”- ethereal track meant to portray walking on the moon.

“Glaciovore”- clashing melodies meant to portray an icy atmosphere, leading to something more monstrous towards the end.

“Calderasure”- erosion of the earth, placing the listener at the depths.

“Senescence”- the aging of all things, loss of youthful exuberance, the trials leading toward expiration.

“Stratolith”- a surreal imagining of the vastness of the sky being replaced with the boundaries of stone.

“Deorbit”- a gradual falling out of the gravitational pull of the sun, shown in the note and tempo choices. The record ends on a mournful yet hopeful note, showing that the system we were bound to may have inhibited its full potential.

Milwaukee, WI, USA’s Deorbit is an innovative musical project coming from longtime friends James Becker (bass, cello), Jerry Hauppa (guitar, hammered dulcimer, hurdy-gurdy, synth, violin), and Antonio Ninham (drums). They are eager to release their debut instrumental album “Retrogradient” on November 10, 2023, which will have listeners careening through time, the earth, and an enigmatic soundscape of progressive and heavy riffs.

Each track on “Retrogradient” is an artistic depiction of surreal aspects, aiming to merge the cold, expansive nature of the universe with the warmth of human understanding. Without the use of lyrics, Deorbit’s music tells a unique story within each composition, allowing listeners the freedom to interpret the profound concepts presented.

The core of “Retrogradient” was crafted during a pivotal moment in time, just before the onset of the COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. The uncertainty of the future prompted Deorbit to preserve their musical ideas as rough drafts on a computer, ensuring that their creative vision would be preserved. The album sets out to explore the dual themes of the vastness of the universe and the limitations of the human experience, all while emphasizing the intricate relationship between the two. After restrictions eased, the band reunited to bring this music to life, it is recommended for fans of Torche, Hum, and The Fucking Champs.

“Retrogradient” is due out on November 10, 2023.

0 Rockshots Records – Brazil’s AS THE PALACES BURN Unlock An Electrifying Sonic Odyssey “Lord Underrated” Off New Album “Drowning Into Shadows” Out Oct 2023

September 27, 2023
by Asher
· As The Palaces Burn (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 27, 2023

Rockshots Records – Brazil’s AS THE PALACES BURN Unlock An Electrifying Sonic Odyssey “Lord Underrated”

New Album “Drowning Into Shadows” Out Oct 31st, 2023

Brazil’s “As The Palaces Burn” has carved a distinctive niche with its balanced fusion of aggression and technical finesse. Drawing from a diverse spectrum of influences encompassing traditional Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, and nuanced hints of Progressive and Modern Metal, the band’s sonic identity is as diverse as it is powerful.

Set to release their new album “Drowning Into Shadows” on Rockshots Records this coming October 31st, the quartet is unveiling their latest single “Lord Underrated” for metalheads to check out.

The band adds about the track:

“Set to a thundering symphony, the lyrics paint a portrait of an unyielding journey, a battle against the shadows, and a rise to claim a kingdom of one’s own. With every verse, the melody weaves an epic saga, beckoning you to dive into the raw power of metal and experience the triumphant crescendo of ‘Lord Underrated’. Let the electrifying riffs and soaring vocals captivate your senses, as you join this sonic odyssey that echoes with the essence of unexplored might and unshackled dreams.”

Listen at the following links:

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/P035

YouTube – https://youtu.be/el3Rqx7HoRo

Following their EPs “Offer To The Gods” (2022) and “All the Evil” (2020), plus 2019’s debut full-length “End’evour”, which garnered the band nominations from Roadie Crew Magazine’s “Best of the Year” awards in both 2019 and 2020, As The Palaces Burn‘s second full-length “Drowning Into Shadows” is a mesmerizing blazing odyssey through a sonic realm of pure metal mastery. With production helmed by Adair Daufembach and co-produced by Gilson Naspolini at IMGN Studios in Brazil, and then masterfully mixed and mastered by Adair Daufembach at Daufembach Studios in the heart of Los Angeles, the album’s sound is an intoxicating brew of power and precision.

Under the musical visionary and guitarist Diego Bittencourt’s guidance, who crafted all the music and lyrics with a fierce passion, the album emerges as a testament to the band’s indomitable spirit. Alyson Garcia’s vocals pierce through the melodies like a sonic battlecry, while André Schneider’s bass sets the foundation for the musical onslaught. Diego Bittencourt, also lending his commanding vocals, showcases his prowess on guitars that ignite the soul of the album, while Gilson Naspolini’s drums provide the heart-pounding pulse that propels the tracks into pure metal euphoria.

The highlights are “For The Weak”, “Into Emotions” and the last single, “Obbey”. The album is also graced by the captivating track “Some Of Them Died”, a tribute to metal legends that have left an indelible mark on the genre’s landscape. The song is a homage to icons like Children Of Bodom, Nevermore, Dio, Van Halen, Rush, Pantera, Slayer, Death, and Depeche Mode, woven into the very fabric of As The Palaces Burn‘s essence.

The album’s intense artwork by Carlos Fides and the band’s own captivating photo by Eduardo Köenig serve as visual preludes to the sonic journey within. “Drowning Into Shadows” beckons all metal enthusiasts to immerse themselves in its relentless rhythms, soaring melodies, and an unrelenting spirit that resonates through each note. As The Palaces Burn has undoubtedly crafted a masterpiece that stands as a shining testament to the might of heavy metal.

With their music resonating across digital platforms, As The Palaces Burn beckons fans of diverse metal flavors to experience their unique fusion. As they continue to evolve and make their mark on the Brazilian metal scene, their story unfolds with a promising horizon ahead.

Mandatory listening for fans of In Flames, Soilwork, Avatar, and Evergrey, As The Palaces Burn’s new album “Drowning Into Shadows” due out on October 31st, 2023 via Rockshots Records is available for pre-order at https://bit.ly/AsThePalacesBurnCD and digital pre-save – https://bfan.link/drowning-into-shadows

“Into Emotions” (Music Video) – https://youtu.be/W5M3cFpa7uk

Track Listing:
1. Lord Underrated – 3:49
2. The Hive – 3:28
3. Obey – 3:57
4. As Deep As A River – 4:13
5. Into Emotions – 3:49
6. For The Weak – 4:11
7. Last Ride – 3:44
8. As The Palaces Burn – 2:57
9. Some of Them Died – 8:38
Album Length: 38:51

For more info: Facebook.com/asthepalacesburn | Instagram.com/asthepalacesburn1

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