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0 Detroit Melo-Death ASYLENCE’s New Video Will Have You Join Them “In This Hell” + New Album “Endanger Us All”

April 4, 2023
by Asher
· Asylence · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 4, 2023

Detroit Melo-Death ASYLENCE’s New Video Will Have You Join Them “In This Hell”

New Album “Endanger Us All” Out Now!

Bringing together a solid group of influences, Asylence unleashed their first full-length “Endanger Us All” this past February. Forged from the melting pot of Detroit’s underground metal scene, the melodic death metal band is a well-oiled metal machine built with passion, intent, and ferocity like no other. Today, they share their latest music video for the track “In This Hell” – https://youtu.be/22_lVCEjBKg

The band comments on the track:

“This was actually the first song we ever wrote as a band. It really shows the progression we have taken since we all started it’s all started, we still love this song and play it often. This song basically says if we are all doomed we might as well have a good time.”

Their new album “Endanger Us All” is a combination of Asylence’s oldest and newest material. The older songs have always been a staple in their live sets and they wanted to finally record them right and do them justice. The new songs have been completed since the release of their 2020 EP “Eulogy Of Man” and they really constructed the bridge from what they were to what they’re becoming.

“We hope that everyone is ready for our greatest effort which is Endanger Us All. We couldn’t be more proud of how this album came together. Listeners who are familiar with us will hear some material they are used to and a lot of new attitudes that they have never heard before. Our first EP was merely an introduction to what we can do compared to the range this record has achieved.

We were faced with a decision on whether or not to include some of our oldest songs on this record which we never had properly recorded. After we realized how well our new and old material blended for a well-balanced experience from start to finish we really started to understand the raw energy this album radiates.

It’s heavy, it’s deadly, and it’s a warning and a declaration of desperation. Endanger Us All!” adds the band.

The album was produced, mixed, and mastered by guitarist Aaron Lumsden and the artwork was done by Diyaco Paymazd. It is recommended for fans of Devildriver, Amon Amarth, and Arch Enemy.

“Endanger Us All” was released on February 24, 2023.

Album order – https://asylence.com/digital-album-pre-sale

Music Videos:

Endanger Us All – https://youtu.be/T8QsWbi97uw

Soulless – https://youtu.be/Y7x305-0800

In Solidarity We Die – https://youtu.be/Ov9ow3UIa0c

Eternity, Please – https://youtu.be/M6aBA9Xwl2A

Track Listing:
1. A Call To Arms – 0:55
2. Endanger Us All – 3:53
3. The Garden of Disrespect – 3:34
4. Eternity, Please – 3:37
5. In Solidarity, We Die – 3:32
6. Arrows For Christ – 3:25
7. In This Hell – 3:47
8. Soulless – 3:32
9. A War Waging Within – 3:16
Album Length: 29:35

Album and Live Band Lineup:
Ryan Lang – Vocals
Aaron Lumsden – Guitar
Alex Aubuchon – Drums
Richard Olrich – Bass Guitar

For more info:
https://www.asylence.com
http://www.facebook.com/asylence
http://www.instagram.com/asylence
http://www.twitter.com/asylence
http://www.tiktok.com/@asylence

About: Asylence (uh-sigh-lence): A hybrid of the words Asylum and Silence, when joined together, present a universal idea and timeless message: The constant suffering and failures of mankind. After the dissolution of drummer Alex Aubuchon’s highly active, long-standing thrash band, he began to focus his efforts on recruiting for his new project. He discovered the talent of guitarist Aaron Lumsden, an avid scene supporter who frequented many local and regional shows.

A dedicated relationship quickly formed between the pair, and Asylence was born. Frontman Ryan Lang, having been a mainstay in the Detroit metal scene but group-less at the time, was Asylence’s first choice to handle vocal duties. Ryan accepted, excited at the idea of hitting the stage once again. Shortly after, bassist Richard Olrich joined the group to complete the sound. A new era of heavy metal ensued.

Forged from the melting pot of Detroit’s underground metal scene, Asylence is a well-oiled metal machine built with passion, intent, and ferocity like no other. Since their formation in 2016, Asylence has been on a path of sonic destruction as they crush their audiences with fierce live performances throughout Michigan and surrounding states, opening for national acts such as Archspire, Belphegor, and Sea of Treachery, among others. Taking no prisoners and amassing a loyal, respecting fan base in the Midwest and beyond, behold the rise of Asylence.

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“There’s some truly fierce deathcore emerging from the Midwest. One of the most promising acts from the region is Asylence. Not only do they lean into the tropes of the genre (Gotta love that quick little bass fill before the vocals kick in!) but their brand new video, ‘Arrows For Christ’ is absolutely killer!” – Metal Injection

“Eulogy of Man features top musicianship and is a heavy, melodic, groove-laden group of songs sure to excite old-school heads as well as forward-thinking fans of modern bands.” – Ghost Cult Magazine

“Michigan metal outfit Asylence have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere a video for their emotionally-driven new song, “Endanger Us All.” – Metal Insider

“Melodic death metal powerhouse” – Decibel Magazine

“Sometimes there’s nothing wrong with going with a classic formula and hitting it out of the park.” – Dead Rhetoric

“Nasty, angry, aggressive, and heavy. What’s not to like? Ranging from old-school death metal, black metal, and deathcore, it’s all here plus a shed load of real technical ability and attitude. The future’s bright for Asylence.” – Myglobalmind Online Magazine
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0 Coarse Meets Melodic On JULIET RUIN’s New Single “Give Me The Crown”

March 31, 2023
by Asher
· Juliet Ruin · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 31, 2023

Coarse Meets Melodic On JULIET RUIN’s New Single “Give Me The Crown”

L-R – Kent Geislinger – Guitar and Vocals, Jess Ruin – Lead Vocals, Wesley Rands – Guitar, Jesse Bauman – Drums, Cody Reid – Bass and Backing Vocals

Photo Credit – Brandy Black

Almost two years to the exact date that Edmonton, Canada’s Juliet Ruin released their 2021 EP “Dark Water”, the band is ready to unveil new music with their first single of 2023 entitled “Give Me The Crown”. The song has the band’s trademark sound of coarse meets melodic djent metalcore.

“It’s a seething, yet amusing track about enduring revilement while maintaining a great sense of humour. An upbeat, sanguine song that implores the listener to be apathetic to judgment from people they’d never take advice from.” adds the band.

This single is only the first of many planned for release this year in the lead up to Juliet Ruin‘s new record also to be unleashed later in 2023.

Listen to “Give Me The Crown” via its lyric video premiere on TheCirclePit – https://youtu.be/5mkoB5k7XzI

Digital – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/julietruin1/give-me-the-crown

In additional news, the Juliet Ruin is slated to perform a hometown show this coming April 8th at the Starlite Room along with performing at one of Canada’s decibel breaking open airs Loud As Hell Festival in Drumheller, AB on August 5th alongside Narcotic Wasteland, Necronomicon, Untimely Demise and more!

Show Dates:
Aug 5 – Drumheller, AB – Loud As Hell Festival w/ Narcotic Wasteland, Necronomicon, Untimely Demise, Gorgatron

Juliet Ruin was formed in 2015 from the ashes of a previous project Fiction of Fate with the desire to fuse metal sound with clean technical vocal stylings in a way that is both beautiful and beastly.

Clean and spirited, Juliet Ruin is comprised of Jess Ruin (lead vocals), Kent Geislinger – (guitar/backing vocals), Wesley Rands (guitar), Cody Reid (bass/backing vocals), and Jesse Bauman (drums); creating an original sound chock full of catchy hooks that convey a fresh and emotive feel to their heavy music.

Juliet Ruin took the obligatory first step with their debut self-titled EP in 2017 and quickly made their way through the local scene, captivating audiences with high-energy interactions that evoke emotion, vulnerability, and power over various local gigs and appearing at several festivals over their flourishing career.

The next exciting step for Juliet Ruin was the release of their first full-length album ‘Old Stardust, Love and Chaos’ in 2019 which showcased more technical and heavy instrumentation, including some dabbling in low-tuned 7-string guitars. The lead vocals also on that release increased in volume of screams and clean techniques with complimented pop-esque power vocals.

In 2020, the age of Covid, things were tough, no touring, no fans to perform in front of, but not seeing it as a lost cause, Juliet Ruin came together to do what they do best, uniting their love for the music and writing new bangers for current fans and new ones to come. Juliet Ruin was very excited to kick off 2021 with a new EP “Dark Water”.

Now the band returns with more music for 2023, with their first single of the year “Give Me The Crown”.

For more info: JulietRuin.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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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

““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

“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

“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

“Bloody love it! One of the best EPs I’ve heard this year so far. ” – Ever Metal

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0 EPK – Juliet Ruin – Give Me The Crown (2023) (single)

March 31, 2023
by Asher
· EPKs · Juliet Ruin

EPK – Juliet Ruin – Give Me The Crown (2023) (single)

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

“Give Me The Crown is a seething, yet amusing track about enduring revilement while maintaining a great sense of humor. An upbeat, sanguine song that implores the listener to be apathetic to judgment from people they’d never take advice from.” – Juliet Ruin

For fans of Jinjer, Infected Rain, The Agonist, Butcher Babies, Once Human, Killswitch Engage

Single Title: Give Me The Crown
Release Date: March 31, 2023
Distribution: Distrokid

JulietRuin.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Spotify | Bandcamp | Apple Music | Amazon

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/julietruin1/give-me-the-crown

““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

“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

“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

“Bloody love it! One of the best EPs I’ve heard this year so far. ” – Ever Metal

[Download Single Cover | Download Single Lyrics]

Single – Give Me The Crown – 3:29

Single Credits:
• Performed and written by: Juliet Ruin
• Produced by : Diego Fernandez and Juliet Ruin
• Mixed/Mastered : Diego Fernandez at Oracle Recording Studios
• Artwork by : Brandy Black
• SOCAN Member
• Canadian Content: MAPL

L-R – Kent Geislinger – Guitar and Vocals, Jess Ruin – Lead Vocals, Wesley Rands – Guitar, Jesse Bauman – Drums, Cody Reid – Bass and Backing Vocals

Photo Credit – Brandy Black

Juliet Ruin was formed in 2015 from the ashes of a previous project Fiction of Fate with the desire to fuse metal sound with clean technical vocal stylings in a way that is both beautiful and beastly.

Clean and spirited, Juliet Ruin is comprised of Jess Ruin (lead vocals), Kent Geislinger – (guitar/backing vocals), Wesley Rands (guitar), Cody Reid (bass/backing vocals) and Jesse Bauman (drums); creating an original sound chock full of catchy hooks that convey a fresh and emotive feel to their heavy music.

Juliet Ruin took the obligatory first step with their debut self-titled EP in 2017 and quickly made their way through the local scene, captivating audiences with high-energy interactions that evoke emotion, vulnerability and power over various local gigs and appearing at several festivals over their flourishing career.

Now the band returns with more music for 2023, with their first single of the year “Give Me The Crown”, a seething, yet amusing track about enduring revilement, while maintaining a great sense of humour. It’s an upbeat, sanguine song that implores the listener to be apathetic to judgment from people they’d never take advice from.

Discography:
2021 – Dark Water – EP
2019 – Old Stardust, Love, and Chaos – LP
2017 – Self-Titled – EP

Shared Stage with:
Jinjer, The Browning, Sumo Cyco, Royal Tusk, The Agonist, Wednesday 13, The Veer Union, Into Eternity, Sovereign Council, Ninjaspy, Shark Infested Daughters, Tessitura, Tides of Kharon, Black Friday, Solborn, Protosequence, Process, Bastian, WMD, New Jacobin Club, Forsaken Rite, Van Halst, Anarcheon, Kosm, The Myopia Condition, Tartar Control

Tour and Festivals:
2019 – Loud As Hell – Drumheller, AB
2018 – Days of the Dead – Red Deer, AB
2018 – Screamfest – Saskatoon, SK
2018 – Loud as Hell Festival – Drumheller, AB
2018 – Metalocalypstick Fest – Lone Butte, BC
2017 – Days of the Dead – Red Deer, AB
2017 – Metalocalypstick Fest – Lone Butte, BC
2017 – CEMR Fest – Calgary, AB
2016 – Metalocalypstick Fest – Valemount, BC

Awards:
2018 – Edmonton Music Awards – Nominated for Metal Recording of The Year – Ugly Side

Quick Facts:
EP – Old Stardust, Love, and Chaos debut #11 on the iTunes metal chart.
Bassist Cody Reid endorsed by Nordstrand Audio

Drummer Jesse Bauman endorsed by Attack Drum Heads and Los Cabos drumsticks.

Album and Live Line-Up:
Jess Fleming – Vocals
Kent Geislinger – Guitar
Wesley Rands – Guitar
Cody Reid – Bass
Jesse Bauman – Drums

0 Israeli Prog NEOLIA’s Get Personal With Live Video “Your Prophecy” Off Upcoming Debut S/T Album Out May 2023

March 31, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Neolia

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 31, 2023

Israeli Prog NEOLIA’s Get Personal With Live Video “Your Prophecy”

Self-Titled Album Out May 2023

Album Mastered by Howie Weinberg (Metallica, Pantera, Nirvana)

L-R: Neolia Current Line Up – Tomer Mash (Bass), Yair Ben Shalom (Drums), Ben Reiss (Vocals), Guy Greenberg (Guitar), Inbar Davish (Guitar)

Photo Credit – Avi Veldman

Photo Edit by: Rana Sneider

Neolia was formed in 2013 in Tel Aviv, Israel and after years of pushing boundaries and challenging musical conventions, they are finally ready to unleash their debut self-titled album to the world this coming May 2023. With a blend of progressive metal and experimental sounds, this album promises to take listeners on a sonic adventure like no other. Now, they are offering a live music video for the track “Your Prophecy” so listeners can see and feel the passion that goes into their music. The band expands on the personal background of the single:

“This is a personal song for Tomer as it derives from his day-to-day life as both a silent observer as a child, and an active participant in trying to save his father from his own self as an adult, almost, as if he was living in a parallel world not realizing his the path he is on. As things would tend to get violent in the house, it was inevitable that something would break and grow distant.”

Music-wise, the track gradually increases in its energy and dives back down and up again showing how from the softest moments things start to boil and finally explode. Tomer Mash (guitars, vocals, synth, and programming) injected both Latin and “Gypsy” elements into the track, which included sending vocalist Ben Reiss to research specific influences who of course put things through his own filters further adding texture and dimension to the track.

As evident in the video, through their live performance, Neolia takes the audience on a journey. The band members, in their powerful, energetic, yet qualitative playing, provide the musical space for all. Throughout the show, rituals come and go, like lighting esoteric scents around the crowd, painters on stage, mystic ceremonies, and even food sharing. All of this hook the crowd to completely blend and integrate, whether they choose to express themselves freely, or close their eyes and meditate throughout the show. They are recommended for fans of TOOL, Porcupine Tree and Snarky Puppy.

Watch “Your Prophecy” at https://youtu.be/7mivpn_wPAg

The self-titled album was mastered by Howie Weinberg (Metallica, Pantera, Nirvana) and is due out on May 5th, 2023.

Album pre-order is available at https://neolia.bandcamp.com/album/neolia

Previous Videos:

Track Listing:
1. The Shed – 3:44
2. The Shed outro – 0:52
3. Your prophecy – 7:44
4. Dance of violence – 7:10
5. Carried away – 5:49
6. Carried away outro – 1:24
7. Karma – 4:09
8. Karma outro – 0:44
9. Day in day out – 11:06
10. Anchors – 7:14
11. Rise and fall – 5:06
12. Blow the leaves – 7:02
13. A better version of you – 4:53
14. Refahim – 8:00
Album Length: 74:57

For more info: Neoliaband.com | Facebook.com/neoliaband | Instagram.com/neoliaband

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“It’s as if Ben’s screams had come straight out of hell tearing the skies in all directions” – Metalist Magazine

“Filled with different time signatures, that incorporate beautiful melodic parts and screams that hit you directly in the center of the stomach” – Radio Ze Rock Magazin

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0 Out Now! Halifax’s KILMORE Unearth The Realities In Life Through New EP “From the Inside”

March 31, 2023
by Asher
· Kilmore · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 31, 2023

Out Now! Halifax’s KILMORE Unearth The Realities In Life Through New EP “From the Inside”

L-R: Kilmore – Dan Doran (Guitar), Neil Spence (Bass), Heather Harris (Vocals/Guitar), Jon MacIsaac (Drums)
Photo Credit – Kayla Macaulay Photography

Following their East Coast Music Award-nominated 2015 EP “City Lights”, and 2018 LP “Call of the Void”, which won the 2019 ECMA “Loud Recording of the Year”, Halifax, Canada’s Kilmore has just released their latest offering, the new EP “From the Inside” produced by Jon Landry (The Stanfields). The record features six tracks of groovy, stoner rock with metal elements that can be strongly felt in the band’s two music videos “Tempest” and “Firestone” released ahead of the EP’s introduction to the world.

‘”From the Inside’ has exposed a maturity in our sound from our last two records. Working with producer, Jon Landry, helped us craft the best version of the songs. It was written during a time when we all felt uncertain about our futures not just in music but in life. It has themes of rebirth, admiration, confusion, frustration, and hate. The songs all have a mixture of emotions, but the EP will carry you through journeys of escapism. This EP, in our opinion, is our best work to date and we are thrilled to release it.” adds vocalist/guitarist Heather Harris.

The lyrics for “From the Inside” were written during real change around the world and an internal bittersweet struggle. Along with that, Heather Harris became a new mother and was trying to find her place in a new reality really speaks loudly in the emotions on the record. Some themes are of destruction while others of hope, each song has its own theme/feel. Listening to these selected six songs, the band offers up an unearthing of realities in life through sounds and wanting to create something new.

Kilmore is recommended for fans of Royal Thunder, Baroness, Ghost, and The Damn Truth, “From the Inside” is now available as of March 31st, 2023.

EP order – https://kilmore.bandcamp.com

Digital – https://linktr.ee/kilmore

(Artwork by Stephen MacDonald)

Track Listing:
1. Tempest (3:43)
2. Omitted (4:29)
3. The Destroyer (3:04)
4. Firestone (3:59)
5. Underneath (4:13)
6. Rapture (4:22)
EP Length: 23:50

For more info: Kilmore.ca | Facebook.com/kilmoreband | Instagram.com/kilmoremusic

About: Kilmore finds its roots deep in influence from two siblings who immigrated from Newry, Northern Ireland at an early age to Vancouver, BC, and eventually to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Two new Canadians growing up in the nineties, finding their musical diet of grunge to surpass the time.

Fast forward to 2013, sister and brother Heather Harris (vocals, guitars) and Dan Doran (guitars) formed with the addition of Neil Spence (bass) and Lor Sangster (drums) to the original lineup. Sangster was later replaced in 2019 by Jon MacIsaac (drums) from local bands Chosen Lung, Burdened, Earth Alter to complete the current lineup.

Dark, aggressive, brawny, and haunting, Kilmore is recommended for fans of Royal Thunder, Baroness, Windhand, and The Damn Truth.

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“While Halifax band Kilmore’s latest album isn’t technically out until March’s end, we couldn’t sleep on having it in this list: A follow-up to the band’s ECMA Loud Recording of the Year-winning album Call The Void, the upcoming From The Inside is stoner groove music with a heavy hit of metal mixed in. The lead single “Firestone” is all the proof you need that this one’s gonna slap.” – The Coast Halifax

“Kilmore is by far the best Canadian stoner/groove/psych band I’ve heard in forever, I have a feeling their rise to the big stage will happen sooner than later. For fans of this musical genre, From the Inside is an absolute MUST! ” – Spill Magazine

“”From the Inside” is blessed with grandiose melodies, grooving mid-tempo numbers or triumphant anthems. A great album by great musicians.” – Metal Division Magazine

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0 Rockshots Records – Out Now! New Video “To Be The King” ft. Pierre Carabalona (Eltharia) & Jens Ludwig (Edguy) + New Album “The Legend of the Storyteller” ft. Guests From TSO, Edguy, Sortilège + Tour Dates w/ Rhapsody of Fire

March 31, 2023
by Asher
· Avaland (Rockshots Records) · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 31, 2023

Rockshots Records – Out Now! New Video “To Be The King” ft. Pierre Carabalona (Eltharia) & Jens Ludwig (Edguy)

New Album “The Legend of the Storyteller” Out Now!

+ Tour Dates w/ Rhapsody of Fire

Album Guests Zak Stevens (ex-Savatage/TSO), Madie (ex-Nightmare/Faith In Agony), Pierre “Cara” Carabalona (Eltharia),
Ivan Castelli (Lionsoul), Angèle Macabiès, Jens Ludwig (Edguy), Bruno Ramos (Sortilège/ex-Manigance)

Fantasy symphonic power metal band France’s Avaland is celebrating the release of their sophomore full-length “The Legend of the Storyteller” out now as of March 31st, 2023 via Rockshots Records with their new music video “To Be The King” featuring guest vocals from Pierre Carabalona (Eltharia) and guitar from Jens Ludwig (Edguy).

The band comments:

“We feel this is another great anthem track on the album and had the most sound in the roots of “Edguy traditions”, and it’s why we had to ask Jens Ludwig to make a solo on it. It’s such an honour to him a part of it as the band has been one of our influences in heavy metal. He did a great job!”

We also like to say welcome to an epic, symphonic and bombastic album for a 1H trip to the magical world of Avaland!”

Watch and listen to “To Be The King” ft. Pierre Carabalona (Eltharia) and Jens Ludwig (Edguy) – https://youtu.be/VOmm4aHhe_4

Compared to Avaland‘s debut album, the band’s next full-length “The Legend Of The Storyteller” is heavier and is a much more epic power metal record full of anthems upon anthems for fans to chant to as they are taken on a journey over twelve theatric tracks. The record also hears double vocal duties from Adrien G. Gzagg and Jeff Kanji along with album guests that include Zak Stevens (ex-Savatage/TSO), Madie (ex-Nightmare/Faith In Agony), Pierre “Cara” Carabalona (Eltharia), Ivan Castelli (Lionsoul), Angèle Macabiès, Jens Ludwig (Edguy) and Bruno Ramos (Sortilège/ex-Manigance).

Lead by Adrien G. Gzagg (Autor/Composer/Lead Singer/Synths and Orchestrations), the album’s storyline is a prequel to the band’s first album “Theater of Sorcery” as he explains further:

“This album, as the first one, is a journey, a trip out of our world, into the universe of Avaland. We enjoy seeing Avaland as a great saga, as a movie, or series. We feel like listening to Avaland is like watching Game Of Thrones, The Lord Of The Rings, or reading comics, it’s an escape from everyday life. For this album, we took a lot of inspiration from Game Of Thrones and Arthurian Myths. We love fantasy and mythologies and we also find ourselves having a great fascination for alchemy and esoterism. Time is also a great subject, it’s mystical… in fact, time will be at the center of this saga. This new opus is showing a heavier and darker atmosphere of Avaland’s theatrical universe. Are you ready to be part of “The Legend Of The Storyteller”?”

Avaland is recommended for fans of Savatage, Angra, Avantasia, Symphony X, and Queen.

Album order – https://bit.ly/StorytellerCD

Digital – https://bfan.link/the-legend-of-the-storyteller

Previous single:

“Crimson Tyranny” (feat. Cara, Madie & Zak Stevens) – https://youtu.be/InA_q25NMm4

“Betrayers” (feat. Madie (ex-Nightmare/Faith In Agony) – https://youtu.be/W8odyjY8_U8

“Kingslayer” – https://youtu.be/vKUTuIXYGKk

Tour Dates – Avaland w/ Rhapsody of Fire:

14/04/23 – Leipzig, DE – Hellraiser
15/04/23 – Rockslide Festival – DK (Avaland no gig – just meet and greet)
16/04/23 – Hamburg, DE – Logo
18/04/23 – Lublin, PL – TBC
19/04/23 – Warsaw, PL – Proxima
20/04/23 – Vienna, AT – Viper Room
21/04/23 – Zlin, CZ – MOR Cafè
22/04/23 – San Dona, IT – Revolver
23/04/23 – Milano, IT – Legend

Track Listing:
1. The Vision – 2:03
2. Crimson Tyranny – 6:45
3. Insurrection – 4:42
4. To Be The King – 4:34
5. Secret Night – 3:24
6. Kingslayer – 4:10
7. The Gift – 4:48
8. Out Of The Fog – 5:11
9. Betrayers – 5:23
10. Madness Of The Wise – 5:27
11. You’ll Be The Legend – 5:17
12. Lies – 10:29
(Bonus Track – La Folie Du Sage)
Album Length: 1:02:19

Avaland is:
Adrien G. Gzagg (Autor/Composer/Lead Singer/Synths and Orchestrations)
Jeff Kanji (Lead Singer/Additional Voices and Guitars)
Lucas Martinez (Guitars)
Camille Souffron (Bass)
Leo Mouchonay (Drums)

For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Avaland-themetalopera.com
Facebook.com/avaland.metal.opera
Instagram.com/avaland_metal_opera
Twitter.com/AvalandMetal

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0 EPK – Talia Hoit – Abandon (single) (2023)

March 30, 2023
by Asher
· EPKs · Talia

EPK – Talia Hoit – Abandon (single) (2023)

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

“When I wrote this song last year, it was not particularly intended to be something I would release, it was just a moment of vulnerability I had at my piano one day where this song unfolded into existence as I was going through something and had a moment of being emotionally overwhelmed and just started playing the keys and saying the words. It became a beautiful poem about letting go of something that had been really important to me but was dying in my life. I’m really grateful to all the amazing people who have helped me bring this music to life to be able to express my art both musically and visually, and to be able to share it with the world.” – Talia Hoit

For fans of Nightwish, Within Temptation, Evanescence, Delain, Thy Shade

Taliahoit.com | Facebook.com/taliahoitmusic | Twitter.com/taliahoit

Instagram.com/talia_hoit | YouTube.com/@taliahoit | Tiktok.com/@taliahoitofficial

Linktr.ee/taliahoit | Apple Music | Spotify

“Will especially appeal to you if you are a fan of female fronted metal in the vein of Epica, Sandra and early Within Temptation … This lady has a beautiful operatic voice …. As well as ability on keyboards and arranging skills…” – Rick Tilley, Metal Gods TV

“The soprano vocals are delicate and angelic and the vocal lines are catchy and easily to sing along to… would recommend for fans of: Nightwish, Within Temptation, Epica, After Forever, Unsun, Leaves’ Eyes, Sirenia, Ancient Bards, The Gentle Storm” – Sasha Bannister, Noizze UK

“Angelical voice” – Victor Augusto, Ever Metal

“From the start, Talia’s powerful vocals pull you in…I would recommend..to fans of early Tristania and Enter/TheDance-era Within Temptation … Talia is a phenomenal operatic vocalist that is probably more influenced by Simone Simons and less by Vibeke Stene” – Sonic Cathedral

“Haunting vocals” – John Bear, Westword

“são os vocais de Talia Hoit (também responsável pelas orquestrações) que brilham nas dez faixas de “Live to Tell the Story”, com destaque a “Forever Dream”, onde ela desfila todo o seu talento de forma quase mística.” – Marcelo Lopes Vieira, Metal Na Lata

“wondrous vocals from Talia that ooze feeling” – Black Phoenix Rising Metal Forum

Single Info:
Title: Abandon
Release Date: March 30, 2023
Label: Iberis Entertainment, LLC (self-released)
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing: Abandon (4:03) (single)

Credits:
Written by: Talia Hoit
Performed by: Talia Hoit (vocals, piano) and Mane Cabrales (all instruments, backing vocals)
Produced, mixed and mastered by Mane Cabrales
Artwork by Gogo Melone
Talia is a member of ASCAP

Discography
Solo:
Upcoming album, not yet announced (currently in production)
Abandon, single, 2023
Until It’s Forgotten, single, 2022
Angel, single, 2020 (was a soundcloud release only, will be officially released on all digital platforms in a few months)
With Beyond Forgiveness (vocals, orchestration, co-songwriter):
Cold As Winter’s Ice, Album (currently in production)
Live to Tell the Story, Album, 2019
The Great Wall, Album, 2017
The Ferryman’s Shore, EP, 2015

Solo:
A Little Longer, Album, 2012 (short run cd release only)
Fate’s Too Small, Album, 2007 (short run cd release only)
With AnaDies (keyboardist, co-songwriter):
Catalyst, EP, 2006
Formamentum, Album, 2004

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Story Angles / Fun Facts:

1. This was a new song I had written last summer and was unplanned as far as a recording. I was looking for mix engineers for my band Beyond Forgiveness’s album, and I was talking to Diana Shade, who is the lead singer of the band Thy Shade, which is one of my favorite bands. I asked her who does their production because I love it so much, and she asked Mane to produce for me. And he is currently mixing my band’s album as well.

2. The video was produced by Digital Myle, which is a well-known videography company in the Denver area. Kyle and his crew have made hundreds of videos for bands, including several bands that I follow locally such as Purge the Heretics, Signs of Tranquility, and Sharone, among many others. In October, I reached out to him to do a video for my previous single, Until It’s Forgotten and loved working with them so much that I returned to them for the video for this single. The song is very metaphorical, and I have trouble sometimes with how to best convey the song visually. I feel like Kyle’s ideas and vision for both my videos have been brilliant for capturing the mood and concept of my music in a visual way.

3. The cover artwork is a piece created by the amazing digital artist Gogo Melone from Finland, who has done artwork for a large number of well-known bands over the years, including one of the fantastic singles from Xandria that were just released last year. I had originally planned something different for the cover art, however, when I saw this particular piece that she had created (which wasn’t specifically for my project but was available for sale from the artist), it really resonated with me, and my song and the imagery in my video, and is really beautiful artwork, so I happily selected this piece instead of what I had previously created.

4. This is only my second “official” single release as a solo artist, although I have released several albums with my band, and had done some of my music at a local level before. My first single is Until It’s Forgotten, which can be found on YouTube and all the sites. However, even though I’m just starting to release music, I have been writing for many years, just didn’t pursue the professional production of it until more recently, so there is much more music in the works, and hope to be released in the future!

5. In a few months, we are also planning to re-release officially the song, Angel, which was produced for me by Jarek Musil a few years ago but was never widely distributed. I am so happy that we will be able to make that song more publicly available.

Talia Hoit is an American singer-songwriter from Colorado. Classically trained, she begin playing the piano at the age of 5. Now she writes original songs, performs on vocals and keyboards, and composes orchestra scores for symphonic metal.

She was the keyboardist and a co-songwriter for the hard rock band Anadies for 5 years, releasing an album, Formamentum (2004), and an EP, Catalyst (2006), before branching out to write her own solo songs and sing classical music. She performed as a Soprano with the Colorado Springs Chorale for 10 years, and as the Chamber Singers of the Colorado Springs Chorale for 5 years. As a solo artist, she wrote and independently recorded two original albums of songs, Fate’s Too Small (2007) and A Little Longer (2012) which had a limited physical cd release only.

In 2014, she recorded ambient vocal backing tracks as a guest musician for a symphonic power metal band, Psycodrama. After this studio experience, she decided to pursue her passion for singing symphonic metal. That same year, she joined the band Beyond Forgiveness and is currently the lead singer, orchestral composer, co-lyricist, and co-songwriter for the band. They have released an EP: The Ferryman’s Shore (2015), two albums: The Great Wall (2017) and Live to Tell the Story (2019), and are currently in the studio working on their third full-length album, Cold as Winter’s Ice.

In the fall of 2020, she worked with producer Jarek Musil to record a single, Angel, for personal purposes, which had a soft release in early 2021 on Soundcloud only. Since the Covid pandemic, she has been working remotely with a talented group of producers and musicians to bring more of her most personal and intimate solo songs to life.

0 TALIA Shows Off Epic Symphonic Prowess With Hauntingly Beautiful “Abandon”

March 30, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Talia

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 30, 2023

TALIA Shows Off Epic Symphonic Prowess With Hauntingly Beautiful “Abandon”

Talia – Photo Credit – Kyle Lamar

Talia Hoit is an American singer-songwriter from Colorado. She was classically trained at a young age and now she writes songs and various symphonic metal compositions. She has contributed to bands for the last two decades and also has a collection of solo works. Alongside a talented group of producers and musicians, she is bringing more of her most personal and intimate solo songs to life. Her latest piece is “Abandon”, in which the listener can immerse themselves in the haunting emotion. She shares her excitement for the video release:

Hoit expects a fine reception as it’s more the symphonic metal style people have come to expect from me because of her other projects, as well as the collaboration with the producer, Mane Cabrales who contributed backing instruments and vocals.

Fans can expect a lot more music coming from Talia in the future, she has many songs that she looks forward to releasing in the future. Dark, introspective, and metaphorical, Talia’s symphonic metal gives new life to the genre. It is recommended for those who enjoy Nightwish, Within Temptation, and Evanescence.

Watch and listen to via its video premiere on MetalInsider HERE.

Digital pre-save – https://linktr.ee/taliahoit

For more info: Taliahoit.com | Facebook.com/taliahoitmusic | Twitter.com/taliahoit | Instagram.com/talia_hoit

About: Talia Hoit is an American singer-songwriter from Colorado. Classically trained, she begin playing the piano at the age of 5. Now she writes original songs, performs on vocals and keyboards, and composes orchestra scores for symphonic metal.

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0 Streaming Now! Necronomicon Ex Mortis’ Classic Death Metal Self Titled Horror EP

March 30, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Necronomicon Ex Mortis

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 30, 2023

Streaming Now! Necronomicon Ex Mortis’ Classic Death Metal Self Titled Horror EP

Top – Michael Bala – Guitar, Manuel Barbarà – Guitar
Bottom – Yusuf Rashid – Bass, Craig Schmul – Vocals, Joey Ferretti – Drums

Chicago, USA’s Necronomicon Ex Mortis is a bubbling cauldron of 80’s horror movies, 80’s shred goods, modern production, and tight thrash metal. They are now releasing their debut self-titled EP, which serves as the trailer for the epic full-length that is to come out down the road. They mean to draw listeners in and trap them in a classic horror movie, on VHS of course. The four-track record presents a variety of techniques and elements, delivered with precision and professionalism. They detail the tracks listers can expect:

““Earth Cancer” is old-school death metal about angering God so he curses the human race with overpopulation; “Celestial Tomb” is a Swedish-style rager with an interesting melodic twist. Lyrically, it was inspired by the chalice dungeons in Bloodborne. “Nocturnal” is a combination of Michael’s favorite thrash riffs. It’s about murdering teenagers at a summer camp. “The Burning” is about an acclaimed 80s horror movie. Musically, it is the most complex to play, it involves a key change, it’s the fastest song on the EP, and the most interesting.”

Brutal and melodic, Necronomicon Ex Mortis pays homage to the death metal shred gods such as Yngwie, Vinnie Moore, Paul Gilbert, and Derek Taylor as well as horror classics, 80 horror movies, horror games, and HP Lovecraft. They’re hoping this EP will gather a small fanbase and help them establish a footing in the metal world.

Produced and mixed by Charlie Waymire at Ultimate Studios with album artwork done by Lucas Korte, the self-titled EP is streaming in full ahead of its release via its premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.

Necronomicon Ex Mortis is recommended for fans of Black Dahlia Murder, Obscura, Arsis, and Megadeth.

Digital – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/necronomiconexmortis/nocturnal

The debut self-titled EP is due out March 31st, 2023, and is available for pre-order at Necronomiconexmortis.bandcamp.com.

Lyric Video – “Celestial Tomb” – https://youtu.be/gWSmqWpGVCI

Lyric Video – “Nocturnal” – https://youtu.be/fQ7Ski78NOQ

Digital – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/necronomiconexmortis/celestial-tomb

Track Listing:
1. Celestial Tomb (4:35)
2. Earth Cancer (4:22)
3. Nocturnal (4:00)
4. The Burning (4:59)
EP Length: 17:58

For more info: Necronomiconexmortisband.com | Facebook | Instagram.com/necronomiconexmortisband

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“You might suspect we’re exaggerating, but we’re really not. The four songs on the EP are undeniably sinister and ferocious, but the dominant impression of the music is that it’s exhilarating and exultant, the work of people who decided to put their formidable talents to the test, while having a shitload of fun doing that. When you listen it will make sense to hear that the EP comes recommended for fans of Black Dahlia Murder, Obscura, Arsis, Racer X, and Megadeth.” – No Clean Singing

“Inspired by Swedish Death Metal “Celestial Tomb” lays down the blast beats while having an interesting melodic lead that flies into a monstrous extended face melting solo of the highest order, confirming if there was any doubt that these musicians have the capability to step on stages with World Superpower level bands and hold their own. If it wasn’t for their love of old school works, you could easily see them going down the more technical road of an Archspire or Inferi, the clues to that murder mystery are all wrapped up within this whirlwind of an opener for all to witness.” – Metal Noise

“the EP feels solid. It has remarkable melodies, a good sound and a cool cover.” – Metal Bite

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0 Streaming Now! Montreal’s MILANKU Release Moody, Morose Post Rock Album “À l’aube” And Announce Vinyl Pre Sales

March 30, 2023
by Asher
· Milanku (Folivora) · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 30, 2023

Streaming Now! Montreal’s MILANKU Release Moody, Morose Post Rock Album “À l’aube” And Announce Vinyl Pre Sales

“À l’aube” Out March 31st

Photo Credit – Alexandra Stairs

With four full-length releases behind them, Canada’s Milanku presents “À l’aube”, a five-track burn that breathes new life into a caste of disenfranchised people, imbued with a disarming lucidity, and gives itself a framework and a voice to pull its head out of the swamp. This melancholic release is full-bodied, and intense, heavily influenced by the emotions of despair and loneliness brought on by the pandemic.

Bassist/vocalist Guillaume Chamberland comments:

“After a long hiatus, we are excited to perform this new album live. We have maintained our core sound but we have grown immensely musically, I mean we had lots of time on our hands…and this album basically represents an offering to our fans who have been waiting for new music from us. They can expect heavy post-rock with more maturity and finesse.”

Most of the skeleton of the album was built before the pandemic. After a few months of downtime, Milanku refined and modified the songs and recorded the songs in two studio sessions. The pandemic had an impact on the sound of all the songs on the album, without it, the result of the album would not be the same at all.

Compared to their previous releases, it is a return to the sound they had on the “Pris À La Gorge” album but with more maturity and a certain musical evolution of the group. The last track features Erika Angell from Thus Owls comes to embellish the album. Sad and slow, with clear influences from genres such as post-metal, hardcore, and crust, Milanku is recommended for fans of Neurosis, Envy, and Cult of Luna.

“À l’aube” is now streaming via its premiere on TheProgSpace HERE.

The album “À l’aube” is due out March 31st, 2023 via FOLIVORA (Canada), D7i (Canada/USA), and Moment of Collapse (EU).

Album and vinyl pre-order – https://milanku.bandcamp.com

Music Video – “À l’aube; de leurs silences” – https://youtu.be/tLk_CL0pSBs

Music Video – “À l’aube; nous sommes disparus” – https://youtu.be/FW8U82UsvVY

Show Dates:

March 31st – Ausgang Plaza – Montreal. QC – Info

Track Listing:
1. À l’aube; de leurs silences – 10:54
2. À l’aube; il sera déjà trop tard – 8:04
3. À l’aube; prêchant la mauvaise nouvelle – 5:43
4. À l’aube; de la grande tristesse – 4:55
5. À l’aube; nous sommes disparus – 8:41
Album Length: 38:16

Album and Live Band Lineup:
François Lemieux (Guitar, Synthesizer, Vocals)
Carl Ruest (Guitar, Vocals)
Guillaume Chamberland (Bass, Vocals)
Guillaume Boudreau-Monty (Drums)
Jean-François Bourbonnais (Guitar)

For more info: Facebook.com/milankuband | Instagram.com/milankuband

About: If Milanku draws its origins from the work of Milan Kundera, the soundtrack is definitely more on the side of the thundering density of the being than of its “unbearable lightness”, galvanized by the Czech author.

From the start, Milanku hammers out its brutal character, infused with melancholy, even dystopia, and standing straight upright on the wire: defiant, shouting, and inspired.

Mesmerized by the warrior’s rage, flayed by its own doldrums, the quartet relies on pared-down arrangements and an oft-staged vocal presence, harmonizing like an instrument, and howling at the big time, but plastered with a disquieting sense of dilettante.

At the heart of the enterprise, tearing off the peels of flapping skins, we explore the state of affairs of the contemporary genre, tragic, desolate, where any notion of common sense seems diffuse in the amalgam of trompe-l’oeil. The texts are meditative, inquisitive and the observations that emanate from them, weep and persist in trying to make sense of it, through its ever-growing losses of illusion.

With four full-length releases behind them, both in Canada (D7I Records, Désordre Ordonné, L’oeil du Tigre), and abroad (Tokyo Jupiter Records (Japan), Moments of Collapse (Germany), Replenish Records (USA), GS production records (Russia), We are Grain of Sand (Russia) Alerta-Antifascista, Milanku presents today À l’aube (Folivora, 2023), a five-track burn that breathes new life into a caste of disenfranchised people, imbued with a disarming lucidity, and gives itself a framework and a voice to pull its head out of the swamp.

International recognition

The band has been affiliated with several; indie labels and distributors over the years, namely: in Canada (D7I Records, Désordre Ordonné, L’oeil du Tigre), Jupiter Records (Japan), Moments of Collapse (Germany), Replenish Records (USA), GS production records (Russia), We are Grain of Sand (Russia) as well as Alerta-Antifascista (Germany).

In 2016, the band will continue to tour Europe, visiting the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Austria.

The band’s albums have been consistently recognized at the GAMIQ since 2013 in addition to jumping on a plethora of specialized year-end lists around the globe.

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“Milanku’s À l’aube doesn’t just rage against the gloom; it observes it, experiences it deeply, and reaches tirelessly towards hope. The sound absolutely envelops you in ecstatic glory by album’s end.” – Doomed & Stoned

“The slowness of the post-hardcore of Milanku or the erasure of the world.” – Weirdsound.net

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