EPK – Kelevra – Oneiric (2024)
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“More than anything we are excited to hear how Oneiric will be received. Every track on the album contributes to a very unique product overall that is hard to categorize within a specific metal subgenre. Current fans of the band will be greeted with a familiar taste of past material while experiencing a stronger, mature sound. With this album, which was both deliberate and coincidental in the writing process, we will be providing listeners with an experience that leaves them on the edge of their seats. Each song is crafted to take the listener on a progressive metal journey from beginning to end. Despite each song being very unique from the rest, together the tracklist presents itself as a cohesive and complete package.” – Kelevra
Band: Kelevra
Album Title: Oneiric
Release Date: March 8, 2024
Label: Self-Release
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“The music in “Cleanse With Fire” is a true sonic kaleidoscope spinning at high speed. With spidery fingers flying fast, the three dexterous string-benders whose performances you’ll see in the video execute intricate darting and swirling maneuvers with eye-popping aplomb, creating a head-spinning and uplifting listening adventure. – No Clean Singing
“Kelevra’s debut album Oneiric is an uproarious combination of progressive, groove and death metal.” – Heavy Music HQ
“Have a listen to their album and check them out live when they roll through your town. Kelevra will have you double fisting invisible oranges in a state of metal ecstasy.” – North Sask Zine
“An excellent addition to the already rich harvest of musical works in the year 2024.” – Rock Portaal
“The momentum shows no sign of slowing down, with a more melodic attack in ‘No Voice’ similar to that of Parkway Drive during their “Deep Blue” phase. Led by some scorching lead guitars and the continuing theme of ambient mid-sections, this is a winning combination for me and any other fan of melodic metalcore. Another highlight for me was that gorgeous atmospheric soundscape that opened ‘Self-Extinct’. That definitely got a few rewinds! Though if that’s aesthetic, ‘The Mad Wind’ is anything but, as there’s nothing pretty about this song, just primitive rage!” – Ever-Metal
“With Oneiric, Kelevra emerges into a new era of consciousness, pushing the boundaries of progressive music while staying true to their ferocious brutality and invites one to join them on a journey through ecstatic dreamworlds and hellscapes of the mind.” – Amplify The Noise
“The album has eight songs, and “Atoned” is first. There is a dark ease in to the heavy and aggressive sound, and the vocals are tortured screams.” -Metal Temple
“Wow, this “Oneiric” by Kelevra has many interesting things musically” – Metallerium
“a diverse palette of aggressive excesses, but also an inescapable amount of melodies.” Zwaremetalen
“KELEVRA has put together a brutal and at the same time melodic metalcore crusher that occasionally increases its level of sophistication with progressive twists” – PowerMetal.de
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Band: Kelevra
Album Title: Oneiric
Release Date: March 8, 2024
Label: Self-Release
Track Listing:
1. Atoned (5:34)
2. Cleanse With Fire (6:02)
3. No Voice (6:13)
4. The Distance (5:36)
5. Self-Extinct (6:31)
6. The Mad Wind (4:33)
7. Despite What You Owe (4:56)
8. Lifeblood (5:49)
Album Length: 45:29
Album Credits:
– Composed & Performed by Kelevra
– Produced by Kelevra & Sean Folk
– Engineered & Mixed by Sean Folk
– Mastered by Acle Kahney
– Artwork by Shane Rice Studio
– Member of SOCAN
– Canadian Content – MAPL
Kelevra is (Album & Live):
Dylan Dobrescu (Drums)
Brett Forst (Guitar)
Matt Fraser (Vocals)
Adrienne Mahoney (Bass)
Mat Yarotski (Guitar)
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About The Album Artwork:
The album is entitled “Oneiric”. Oneiric comes from the Greek word oneiros, meaning a dream. In Greek mythology, the Oneiroi, or Dreams, were the brothers (or sons, depending on the author) of Hypnos (Sleep). Depicted in the artwork is a fictional concept of dream or memory harvesting.
The album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
In general, the album is aggressive musically, yet also very epic and heartfelt at times. The lyrics aim to support this style. Song, meaningful, and personal lyrics demand a powerful and diverse sound that enforces our message and storytelling.
Track by Track:
1) Atoned
“Atoned” is a fearful revenge story, trying to convince oneself to follow through by planning on atoning for your “sin”. Song written from the perspective of someone who has had enough.
2) Cleanse With Fire
“Cleanse With Fire” describes the fall of man and the destruction of the world, specifically with reference to the growing obsolescence of humans versus mother nature. The song speaks of resentment for how humans continue to mistreat their host; taking more than what is earned and leaving the world in a desolate state of flames.
3) No Voice
“No Voice” was written as a rallying cry to anyone who feels oppressed and like they have no voice. Figuratively “ascending” onto those above you with violence, believing you have no other choice.
4) The Distance
“The Distance” is a story of hateful endings and love lost. But despite the distance they try to keep, they are still drawn to each other in an endless cycle. Only having one way out.
5) Self-Extinct
“Self-Extinct” tells the story of one’s struggle with anxiety, to the extent that worry has taken over and entirely replaced their consciousness. This consternation has become its own being in a sense. The effort required to conceal this quiet monster causes further anguish and the ability to think, act, and live independently of such inner turmoil no longer exists.
6) The Mad Wind
The Mad Wind is a song based on events of the Darfur Conflict in western Sudan in 2003. The title of the song comes from an infamous nickname that local villagers used to describe the Janjaweed, a ruthless militia group, responsible for the destruction of hundreds of villages and what has been known as a modern-day genocide of the ethnic Darfuri people. The Janjaweed, translated in English to “Devils on horseback”, would raid and burn villages, killing men, enslaving boys, and raping women and children both young and old. Terrified locals called the Janjaweed “The Mad Wind”, as they would sweep through villages causing mass destruction, as quickly as the wind blew. The song tells a fictional story from the perspective of a helpless mother living in the center of the conflict, whose village will soon be swept by The Mad Wind. With imminent death facing her and her baby son, the young mother decides that they will not be subject to pain and torture at the hands of the Janjaweed. Instead, she will travel to a nearby river where her family keeps a small paddle boat. With no hope left for the life she once knew, mother and baby will embark on a float downstream. They will soon be thrown over the treacherous falls and die peacefully together in suicide.
7) Despite What You Owe
“Despite What You Owe” is about denying the societal norms of social media, being enslaved by it, and masking who we truly are. In doing so, reclaiming our real life and trying to convince others to do the same, but doing so unsuccessfully. The blind lead the herd.
8) Lifeblood
“Lifeblood” describes the loyalty of a lasting group and how its strength lies in its unity. This fellowship does not back down when challenged.
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Fun Facts – Story Angles:
1. The band has been around for over a decade at this point, so the stories are endless. With that being said, this band has been through a lot over the last 5 years, specifically our bass player, Adrienne. She has an extremely rare autoimmune disorder that is known as EGPA (Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis) or Churg-Strauss Syndrome. This disorder killed the entire left side of her heart resulting in less than nine percent heart function.
In 2017, she was flown on life support to Edmonton and it would take doctors and surgeons weeks to diagnose, treat and stabilize her in order to survive. This disorder is typically diagnosed post-mortem in an autopsy, so it was rather rare that she was still living. After undergoing multiple open heart surgeries, some bumps in the road and complications along the way, Adrienne returned to Regina with an implanted device in her heart called an LVAD (a left ventricular assist device). This machine powered her dead heart, pumped her blood and sustained her life 24 hours of the day.
Regardless of everything that had happened, Adrienne was determined to continue with the band. Kelevra embarked on a tour to the Canadian west coast that summer, merely weeks after Adrienne was cleared by doctors. Even though the rest of the band was hesitant and very worried about our mate, there was no stopping Adrienne from continuing on. That summer we played a ton of shows, each time rushing to the next venue; not to set up our gear, but to ensure Adrienne’s external batteries could be charged to keep her alive. Despite the seriousness of the situation, it was almost comical how this became so normal to us at that time. We made light of a dark time of unknowns and kept on with music.
A year and a half later, Adrienne was gifted with a heart transplant. The LVAD could not support her permanently, she required a donor’s heart. Though Adrienne’s heart transplant was a success, to this day she still faces daily complications and struggles due to her condition. The road has been tough, but she has demonstrated to everyone around her what true strength is. Adrienne is a powerhouse on stage for Kelevra and has become a true role model for young girls who aspire to be involved in heavy music.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/heart-transplant-churg-strauss-syndrome-1.5131979
2. Kelevra’s 2024 full-length was recorded by Kelevra and Sean Folk at Odin Sound. The album was mastered by Acle Kahney of Tesseract at 4D Sounds in the UK.
L-R – Adrienne Mahoney (Bass), Mat Yarotski (Guitar), Matt Fraser (Vocals), Brett Forst (Guitar), Dylan Dobrescu (Drums)
Photo Credit: Mac Ulmer
Formed in 2009 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Kelevra continues to supply a serious dose of progressive metal to the masses. Since releasing their debut EP “Overthrown” in 2013, and follow-up EP entitled “Lividity” in 2016, the band has developed a loyal, local fan base, and continues to spread the noise outside of their prairie hometown. A distinct and unique approach to metal, accompanied by a high-intensity live show, has provided great opportunities for the band over their existence. This includes performing at several Western Canadian music festivals, embarking on multiple Western Canadian tours, and sharing the stage with a long list of legendary acts.
Most recently, Kelevra has taken time away from performing live and touring to step back into the studio. With tons of new material, together with an ever-evolving fast-paced, melodic, and heavy sound, Kelevra is set to take Canadian progressive metal to all-new heights with a new release in 2024.
Discography:
2024 – Oneiric – LP
2016 – Lividity – EP
2013 – Overthrown – EP
Shared Stage with: The Faceless, Job for a Cowboy, Carnifex, Dying Fetus, Rivers of Nihil, Devin Townsend, Death Angel, Cryptopsy, All Shall Perish, Without Temptation, Kenmode, Revocation, Veil of Maya, Obey The Brave, Devildriver, Into Eternity, Threat Signal, Sludgehammer, Lost Nebula, Flashback, Detherous
Tours and Festivals:
Loud As Hell 2015
Calgary Extreme Metal Radio Festival 2017
Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2015
Hammering Westward Western Canadian Tour with Sludgehammer
“Tiny” Western Canadian Tours 1-5
Music Placements – “Praise” featured in Cagefighter (2020 Film)
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