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0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 #1 Triskelyon – Moribund Records | CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops Loud – #6 Ivy Gardens, #10 Merfolk | CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford Loud – #7 Triskelyon, #8 Juliet Ruin, #10 Phaeton | CJSR 88.5 FM – Edmonton Loud – #10 Devolver | CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary Loud – #2 Triskelyon, #8 Discovery Through Torment, #9 KARU – Rockshots Records | CJUM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg Loud – #6 Triskelyon, #8 Gravewitch | CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops Top 30 – #19 Cepheidae Variable

  • January 29, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Cepheidae Variable · Devolver · Discovery Through Torment · Gravewitch · Ivy Gardens · Juliet Ruin · KARU · MERFOLK · Phaeton · radio charts · Triskelyon

Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love!
!earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
#1 Triskelyon – Moribund Records
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops
Loud – #6 Ivy Gardens, #10 Merfolk
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford
Loud – #7 Triskelyon, #8 Juliet Ruin, #10 Phaeton
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CJSR 88.5 FM – Edmonton
Loud – #10 Devolver
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary
Loud – #2 Triskelyon, #8 Discovery Through Torment, #9 KARU – Rockshots Records
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CJUM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg
Loud – #6 Triskelyon, #8 Gravewitch
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops
Top 30 – #19 Cepheidae Variable
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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0 Edmonton’s FAMOUS STRANGERS Ignite The Universe With New Video “Deepstar” + Show Date w/ DANKO JONES

  • January 28, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Famous Strangers · Music News · Uncategorized

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 28, 2026

Edmonton’s FAMOUS STRANGERS Ignite The Universe With New Video “Deepstar”

+ Show Date w/ DANKO JONES – Feb 6th at Sherwood Park Festival Place

L-R – Jeff Kittlitz (Guitar, Vocals), Braden Sustrik (Bass, Vocals), Amanda Kiernan (Vocals), Brian Jolly aka “Beej” Beejerson (Drums)

Edmonton, Canada’s alt‑metal visionaries Famous Strangers, have unveiled the long‑anticipated music video for “Deepstar,” their debut 2024 single and the first song the band ever released. After two years in the vault, the cinematic visual finally arrives in 2026, marking a major milestone in the band’s evolving creative journey.
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Originally released in September 2024, “Deepstar”, mixed by Juno‑winner Phil Anderson (Econoline Crush, Garth Prince, Van Halst) and mastered by world‑renowned engineer Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, Dokken, Dream Theater, Limp Bizkit), introduced listeners to Famous Strangers’ signature blend of atmospheric storytelling, haunting melodies, and emotional intensity. The new long‑form video brings the track’s cosmic narrative fully to life.
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Vocalist Amanda Kiernan describes the origins of the song as deeply personal and unexpectedly cosmic:
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“I started writing this song literally just describing my friend Mileena, how she makes me feel, and how her presence feels in the room. It all came together so perfectly when I added all the space and healing. The world needs a hero, and I put those two together… it just happened, flooding the paper like some epic extraterrestrial being. What’s even better is that she agreed to be Deepstar and be in our video. We are honored and blessed to have her.”
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Guitarist Jeff Kittlitz recalls how naturally the music itself formed:
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​“Deep Star came together quickly and organically. While exploring presets on my new Fractal FM9, I landed on a tone that instantly brought to mind classic Deep Purple and Black Sabbath, and the main riff came together almost immediately. Once I brought it to Beej, the song fell into place fast and gave Amanda plenty of space to write. It was one of the first songs the four of us created together. During recording, the ending evolved in the studio, and we loved it so much we kept it. It was one of those moments that proves the magic that happens when everyone’s locked in. At its core, it’s a straight‑up rock song.”​
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Kittlitz adds:
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​“Deep Star is coming. This was the very first song we ever released, and the video has been two years in the making. We’re fired up that it’s finally unleashed. A dark cosmic tale of a woman from space sent to save our doomed souls. Massive thanks to Brad Thompson, Mileena Kombat, and Shade Nightclub for helping summon this beast.”​
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​“Deepstar” represents the earliest spark of what would become Famous Strangers, a band that formed almost by accident, yet grew into something powerful and intentional. Since their formation in 2023, the group has released four singles, each expanding their sonic universe: (Deepstar 2024), (George 2024), (I’ll See You In The Stars 2025), and (L.S.C. 2025).​
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These tracks have positioned Famous Strangers as one of Canada’s most intriguing emerging heavy acts. The band has performed at Armstrong MetalFest, Loud As Hell Open Air Festival, and shared stages with Revocation, Danko Jones, Three Inches of Blood, Riot City, and more. Their dark aesthetic, emotional depth, and cinematic approach to songwriting continue to draw attention across the metal and hard‑rock landscape.
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With the release of the “Deepstar” video, Famous Strangers close the loop on their earliest chapter while stepping boldly into their next. Their upcoming 2026 full‑length album promises to expand their universe even further, darker, deeper, and more immersive than ever.
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For fans of Halestorm, Nothing More, Sevendust, Butcher Babies, and Bad Omens, watch the “Deepstar” video via Space Untravel’s YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXBDka5r1UQ​

Add “Deepstar” to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/70ubKz5KnptZEvLHi5KpbY​

In additional news, Famous Strangers have been chosen as local support for Danko Jones‘ show date in Sherwood Park, AB, a suburb of Edmonton, on February 6th at Sherwood Park Festival Place. For more info, please visit https://festivalplace.ca/events/danko-jones-2/​

Previous Singles:

Music Video- L.S.C. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXowgk7zopA​

Music Video – I’ll See You In The Stars – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtdfaMp4Hec​

Lyric Video – George – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz85ChqELO4​

More info:

​Famousstrangersband.com

​Facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559110131774

​Instagram.com/famousstrangersband

​Tiktok.com/@famousstrangersband

About: Formed through a collision of ideas, personalities, and musical histories, Famous Strangers craft a sound that is as moody and mysterious as it is intense. Their music blends atmospheric textures with melodic and aggressive vocals, creating a sonic world that feels both intimate and otherworldly.
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Each member brings years of experience from previous projects, shaping a band that thrives on creativity, experimentation, and emotional honesty. Their music is recorded and mixed almost entirely in‑house by guitarist Jeff Kittlitz, keeping their sound raw, authentic, and fully under their artistic control.

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“Haunting, Stirring and Impactful…those words just keep going through our mind as we take in the new single “I’ll See You In The Stars” from Famous Strangers. This one is quite unique with a powerful intensity that is full of rhythm and achieves the rare feat of fury as a pure form of beauty. We really dig this one and you can catch it on your Home for the Best New Rock…” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll

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0 Protected: EPK – Ashen Horde – The Harvest (2026)

  • January 27, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · ASHEN HORDE · EPKs

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0 EPK – Eternios – Requiem for the North (2026)

  • January 27, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · EPKs · Eternios

EPK – Eternios – Requiem for the North (2026)

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

“We hope it receives a positive response. We’re very proud of how the single turned out and feel it’s a great representation of what’s to come on the full-length. We want to portray a cold sense of melodic black metal with hopefully enough originality and breadth to appeal to extreme black metal fans as well as extreme melodic metal fans.” – Eternios

For fans of Brymir, Old Man’s Child, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Windir, Dissection

Facebook.com/eterniosmetal | Instagram.com/eterniosmetal | Youtube.com/@Eternios

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[Download Single Cover | Download Single Lyrics]

Band: Eternios
Single Title: Requiem For The North – 6:23
Release Date: January 27, 2026
Label: Independent
Distribution: Digital Release
Genre: Blackened Symphonic Death Metal
Location of Band: Vancouver, Canada
 
Single Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Eternios
• All songs written by: Colin Ryley
• Produced by: Colin Ryley
• Mixed by: Colin Ryley
• Mastered by: Colin Ryley
• Album Artwork by: Mike Hrubovcak (Visual Darkness)
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)Single Band Line Up:
Marlee Ryley – Vocals
Colin Ryley – Guitars, Bass, Orchestrations, Programming

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About The Album or Single Artwork:

The single artwork is a rendition of the upcoming full-length artwork, which was done by Mike Hrubovcak of Visual Darkness. He is also the vocalist of many bands, including Imperial Crystalline Entombment, Monstrosity, and Vile. His work on the album cover for Imperial Crystalline Entombment is some of my favourite black metal artwork I’ve ever seen, so when I reached out to him and he expressed interest, it was awesome.

It’s a very winter-heavy artwork with icy-blue tones and whites with music notes and notation flying out of a polar blizzard.

About the single (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

Requiem for the North is my love letter to the vast Canadian wilderness. The feeling you get surrounded by snow and frost with no one around for miles as the sun sets around you is a melancholic and silent feeling that you feel deep in your soul. I intended to create a song that encapsulated this feeling, combining the extreme cold with beautiful harmony. It starts with aggressive blast beats and keeps a fast pace throughout the song, moving into a big, catchy chorus and eventually to a neo-classical style C-Section and chorus. This song also has a dedicated outro with dual guitar harmonies and double kicks over fast-picked legato tremolo rhythms.

BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

1. Eternios was created in late 2025 by guitarist Colin Ryley as a creative project based on his lifelong love of Scandinavian melodic death/black metal.

2. Colin did all the instruments and vocals for the first studio album as well as all the production, mixing, and mastering. But when he started looking forward to playing live shows during the second album recording, Marlee Ryley (Hyperia) hopped on vocal duty to allow him to focus solely on guitar.

3. Colin and Marlee Ryley are married and have toured extensively across Canada and Europe with their melodic thrash metal band “Hyperia”.

4. Eternios is a made-up word based on the word “Eternity”, a concept that heavily inspired the first album’s writing, which was based around evolution and the metaphysical mystery of the universe.

5. Eternios was created as solely a studio project for Colin Ryley, but with growing local interest as well as a wish to take the band further, he started putting together a full line-up while recording the second album.

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Eternios is a Blackened Symphonic Death Metal band from Vancouver, BC, created by Colin Ryley (Hyperia, Bayonet Dismemberment). Originally starting as a studio-only creative side-project, Eternios created and released their first full-length album “Mysterium” to the world in January 2025, receiving numerous praises and positive responses for the combination of aggressive black metal with melodic symphonic orchestral sections.

In late 2025, composing and recording started for the second full-length “Requiem For The North”, and the decision was made to turn Eternios into a live band. The sophomore album contains 9 originals along with a cover and is set to be released in Spring 2026.

Discography:
2026 – Requiem for the North (Album) – Unreleased
2025 – Mysterium (Album)

0 Vancouver’s ETERNIOS Summons the Northern Frost with New Single “Requiem for the North”

  • January 27, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Eternios · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 27, 2026

Vancouver’s ETERNIOS Summons the Northern Frost with New Single “Requiem for the North”

Sophomore Album Coming In 2026

Rising Blackened Symphonic Death Metal force Eternios return with their monumental new single “Requiem of the North,” the title track from their highly anticipated sophomore album due out in late 2026. The single marks the next evolution of the project originally founded by multi‑instrumentalist and composer Colin Ryley (Hyperia, Bayonet Dismemberment), who launched Eternios as a studio‑only creative outlet before expanding it into a full live band.
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Following the acclaimed 2025 debut “Mysterium,” praised for its fusion of aggressive black metal and sweeping orchestral arrangements, Eternios now sharpen their vision with a colder, more expansive sound rooted deeply in the landscapes that inspired it.
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​“Requiem for the North” is both a musical and emotional centerpiece for the upcoming album.

“This single and the album in general are my love letter to the northern wilderness of Canada. I’ve spent countless hours roaming the forests and mountains of Western Canada. That cold, melancholic silence you feel surrounded by snow and frost is something I wanted to channel directly into the music,” says Colin.

The track erupts with blast beats, tremolo‑picked harmonies, and sweeping orchestral layers before shifting into a massive, melodic chorus. A neo‑classical C‑section and a soaring dual‑guitar outro push the composition into cinematic territory, blending extreme aggression with haunting beauty.
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Colin describes Eternios’ sonic identity in five words: Melodic, Aggressive, Melancholic, Intricate, Fast.
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​“Requiem for the North” embodies all of these traits while offering a polished and expanded version of the sound established on Mysterium. With the transition toward live performance, vocalist Marlee Ryley (Hyperia) now fronts the band, allowing Colin to focus fully on guitar and orchestrations.
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​“I’m very proud of how the single turned out. I think it’s a great representation of what’s coming on the full‑length. I hope fans of extreme black metal and extreme melodic metal both find something to connect with,” adds Colin.
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The single’s artwork, created by renowned artist Mike Hrubovcak (Visual Darkness), is a chilling preview of the full album’s visual world.
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“It’s very winter‑heavy. Icy blues, whites, and music notation swirling out of a polar blizzard. Mike’s work with Imperial Crystalline Entombment is some of my favourite black metal artwork ever, so collaborating with him was incredible,” 
says Colin.
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​Eternios remains a deeply personal project at its core. Colin explains further.

“All the songs were written by me, usually locked away for hours piecing together structures and symphonic arrangements until I’m satisfied. The music almost always comes first. The lyrics are shaped by the imagery the music creates.”
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While the debut album was entirely written, performed, and produced by Colin Ryley, the new era of Eternios will see more collaboration as the full lineup solidifies. “Requiem for the North,” the album, will feature nine original tracks and one cover, delivering a sweeping journey through frostbitten atmospheres, melodic aggression, and symphonic grandeur. The album is expected in Spring 2026, with more singles to follow.
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​“This album contains all the darkness, harmony, and aggression that define Eternios. The songs have been flowing naturally, and I expect many more albums to come,” adds Colin.
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Listen to “Requiem for the North” via its lyric video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqVA0cWHoc8

​Add to your Spotify Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/75l7QruoJEWZbGRP7hv3ZJ​

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​More info:

​https://www.facebook.com/eterniosmetal​

​https://www.instagram.com/eterniosmetal​

About: Eternios is a Blackened Symphonic Death Metal band from Vancouver, BC. Formed by Colin Ryley, the project blends the ferocity of Nordic‑inspired black/death metal with sweeping classical orchestration. Their debut album, Mysterium (2025), established the band’s signature sound, earning praise for its ambitious arrangements and atmospheric intensity. With Requiem for the North, Eternios expands its scope both musically and as a live entity, delivering a colder, more immersive chapter in its evolving journey.

Fun Facts About Eternios:​
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– Eternios began as a studio‑only project created by guitarist/composer Colin Ryley, inspired by his lifelong love of Scandinavian melodic black/death metal.
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– Colin Ryley performed every instrument and vocal on the debut album, handling all production, mixing, and mastering himself.
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– Colin and vocalist Marlee Ryley are married and have toured extensively across Canada and Europe with their melodic thrash band Hyperia.
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– The name “Eternios” is derived from “Eternity,” reflecting the project’s early themes of evolution and metaphysical mystery.
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– Originally never intended to be a live band, Eternios began assembling a full lineup during the recording of the second album due to growing interest and demand.
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0 YESTERDAY’S HERO Explores Isolation and Inner Turmoil in New Video “Road of Doom”

  • January 27, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Yesterday's Hero

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 27, 2026

YESTERDAY’S HERO Explores Isolation and Inner Turmoil in New Video “Road of Doom”

Hard‑hitting alt‑metal band Yesterday’s Hero has released the long‑awaited music video for “Road of Doom,” a fan‑favorite track from their 2023 debut album “Ways to Hate.”
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Dark, atmospheric, and emotionally heavy, “Road of Doom” captures the feeling of isolation and internal struggle that shaped much of the band’s early writing.

“Darkness comes to mind. Words like sketchy, alone, and lost bring out the colors of this song. It’s like taking a trip only to find emptiness when you arrive,” says guitarist Tony Smith.
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The track itself was never planned; it erupted unexpectedly during a rehearsal and quickly became an anthem for the personal battles the band members were facing at the time. The video, shot three years ago and brought to life by director/editor Jarod Hewett, was nearly shelved indefinitely. Now, its release serves as a symbolic closing of the band’s debut era.
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​“This video felt like something we might never actually get to share. Now that it’s finally seeing daylight, it marks the final chapter of our Ways to Hate era. As we close that door, we’re deep into finishing our sophomore album, set for release this fall. The first single is on track to drop in late February, and we can’t wait to show you what’s next,” adds Smith.

With the “Road of Doom” video closing the book on their debut era, Yesterday’s Hero is now focused on their second full‑length album. Five tracks are already prepared for recording, and the band promises a heavier, more mature evolution of their sound, still rooted in groove, hooks, and raw emotion.
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The first single from the upcoming album is expected in late February, with the full release planned for fall.

The video for “Road of Doom” can be heard and seen via its premiere on V13.net HERE.​
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Hailing from the bogs of the Black Swamp in Northwest Ohio, Yesterday’s Hero blends hard rock, alt‑metal, groove, and grit into a sound that hits with both emotional weight and mosh‑pit energy. Their music is fueled by heartbreak, addiction, and the raw honesty that comes from small‑town struggle.
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Their debut album, “Ways to Hate,” was intentionally recorded with an analog mindset, no backing tracks, no digital polish, just raw tube‑amp energy. The album plays like a continuous emotional journey, each track flowing into the next as it follows the unraveling of a turbulent relationship.
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​Yesterday’s Hero is recommended for fans of Chevelle, Rise Against, Killswitch Engage, Godsmack, and Seether.

Released on November 24, 2023, “Ways To Hate” is available on all digital platforms at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/yesterdayshero/ways-to-hate and https://yesterdayshero.bandcamp.com (CD/digital).

Previous Videos:

Bounce – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0P7nnW8wzU

What I Needed – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRiqls47dDs​

Life’s So Good – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdtbpNH7LGM

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

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

Band Lineup Live:​
Chris Neller – Vocals
Nathan Fike – Lead Guitar
Tony Smith – Guitar
Bill Mizen – Bass
Marshall Messer – Drums

More info:

​https://www.facebook.com/YesterdaysHeroBand​

​https://www.instagram.com/hero_yesterdays​

About: Yesterday’s Hero delivers a high‑energy fusion of hard rock and alt‑metal straight from Northwest Ohio. Their sound is raw, riff‑driven, and unapologetically analog, channels influences from Chevelle, Rise Against, Killswitch Engage, Breaking Benjamin, and Godsmack. Their debut album Ways to Hate (2023) is a front‑to‑back emotional journey built for adrenaline, catharsis, and a packed mosh pit.

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“This is a great album…. they all sound awesome, being the perfect blend of the early 2000s alt-metal sound and a more modern take, almost bordering on Phil Campbell at times. And, as similar as it all was, I would happily take a lot more of it. Seven tracks just wasn’t enough for me! It sounds great and I think these guys are going to be a big deal soon, if this album is anything to go off!” – Overtone Magazine​
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​“If you’re a real mensch, then you know when it’s your time to bounce, like the boys in Yesterday’s Hero. The hard rockers are happy to unveil their new music video for “Bounce,” off of their new record, Ways To Hate. The seven-track effort was self-released late last month and checks all the boxes of a no-nonsense, riff-rocking good time. There probably isn’t anywhere more rock n’ roll to record a music video than a car shop, which the band selected as the location of this badass new video clip. The primary riff featured in “Bounce” is one of the first the Ohio quartet conceived for this new record. In a sense, the riff dictated the subject matter of the song, with the band feeling that it really “bounced.” Feeding off of this energy, the song came about rather naturally and cohesively.” – V13​
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​“”When it comes to big riffs, ‘Bounce’ by Yesterday’s Hero doesn’t sell the listener short. Its main thrust sounds like a stoner rock band channelling an old Fugazi tune; the muted riff on the verse adds a sharp edge beneath a great vocal, and exploding into a huge chorus, the band are able to convey a timeless post-grunge sound that sounds massive beneath an enthusiastic hook. If that wasn’t enough, a slow heavy breakdown drawing from a blend of groove metal and hardcore influences increases the tension at the track’s end, ensuring these four minutes leave most rock fans more than satisfied.” – Real Gone Rocks

“The song (Killing Me) is a straightforward alt-metal rager for fans of the late-90s/early-2000s nu-metal scene. The video follows a series of drawings to create a dark and mysterious noir-type atmosphere. ” – New Noise Magazine

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0 Fort McMurray’s SUPERMODEL TAXIDERMY Tapped As Local Support for ANTHRAX and EXODUS + Added Punk Canada Compilation Volume 5

  • January 26, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Supermodel Taxidermy

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 26, 2026

Fort McMurray’s SUPERMODEL TAXIDERMY Tapped As Local Support for ANTHRAX and EXODUS

+ Added Punk Canada Compilation Volume 5

L-R – Reilly Williams – Drums, Shawn Maynard – Guitar & Lead Vox, Mike Cheney – Bass & Vox

Fort McMurray, Canada’s hottest punk thrash commodity, Supermodel Taxidermy has been tapped as local support for legends ANTHRAX and EXODUS’ performance in the Alberta North on February 22nd at MacDonald Island.

This one has been a long time coming for the fanboy trio who have looked up to both bands as influences. Frontman Shawn Maynard comments:

“Ripping up the stage with Gary Holt, Scott Ian, and their crew is definitely unlocking a childhood dream of mine. On February 22nd, you’d best be wearing some shorts because we’re going to bring the heat.”

Event info and tickets can be found at https://www.macdonaldisland.ca/special-events/after-hours-featuring-anthrax-with-special-guest-exodus​

Unleashing their second album, “At What Cost,” in May 2024, the band has torn through the Western Canadian scene like a wrecking ball, quickly becoming one of the region’s essential live acts. Released through Punishment 18 Records, “At What Cost” ignited a surge in their following with its explosive mix of razor‑sharp riffs, commanding vocals, and relentless energy that keeps listeners hungry for more.

Across ten tracks packed into just under thirty minutes, the record, produced by Rob Lawless and mixed/mastered by Terry Paholek, captures the band’s dedication to crafting a fierce, high‑impact listening experience. This collision of thrash metal and hardcore punk is a natural fit for fans of Iron Reagan, Dayglo Abortions, and Slayer.

Music Video – Lipstick – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXN5iZKqg5o​

Music Video – Blood Painted Dash – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWeS7452bUI​

“At What Cost” is available digitally, on CD, and Orange Splatter Vinyl (in honour of the hockey team, the Edmonton Oilers) at https://supermodeltaxidermy.bandcamp.com/album/at-what-cost​

Add to your Spotify Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/4F96Mi3MTPDaA0LKw63G9f​

Supermodel Taxidermy is currently halfway through writing their third album. And fans can expect to see the first single released later this year in a new music video. The band will also be supporting a Canadian tour with its full release. In the meantime, you can expect to see their name pop up at a few Canadian Festivals this summer.

In other exciting news, the band is set to appear on Punk Canada Compilation Volume 5, which drops on vinyl this June. The release features sixteen Canadian punk bands putting their own spin on sixteen classic Canadian punk tracks from the 20th century. Supermodel Taxidermy chose to cover Vancouver’s Lummox, a project founded by Murray Acton of Dayglo Abortions.

As the band put it, “We even got Murray to hop on the track for a solo, so you know it’s not going to disappoint.”

Pre-orders can be submitted at supermodeltaxidermy[@]gmail[.]com

Supermodel Taxidermy is:
Shawn Maynard – Guitar & Vocals
Michael Cheney – Bass & Back Up Vocals
Reilly Williams – Drums

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/supermodelmodeltaxidermy | https://www.instagram.com/supermodeltaxidermy​

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#41 on Loudwire weekly wire: TOP 50 Best New Rock & Metal Songs for the single Blood Painted Dash (2022)

“it’s fun and catchy, it’s crazy fast and just makes you want to throw yourself into walls.” – The Metal Crypt

“At What Cost is one richly impressive and increasingly addictive release. It looks like SUPERMODEL TAXIDERMY is coming for the world and the cost? Sheer pleasure!” – The Ringmaster Review

“blends skate punk with elements of thrash into a lethal concoction that slaps you in the face as it runs by. The atmosphere they create is explosive; a mix of punk rock energy with thrash level instrumentals. Their sound is reminiscent of Bad Brains or Minor Threat, but with a harsher bite. The amount of authentic punk energy Supermodel Taxidermy crammed into this record is almost unbelievable, and when combined with the instrumental elements of thrash, its tone is almost deadly. Energetic and emphatic, the band’s raw mix of chaotic energies serves them well on this record. There is no real lull in energy at any point within this record, proving that if Supermodel Taxidermy can do anything, it’s bring in the heat.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“Punk rock and thrash when combined can elevate the energy to that youthful exuberance that is hard to resist. Supermodel Taxidermy lean into their love of those styles on At What Cost, creating an enthusiastic platter that channels its messages in short, solid songs that will get the hordes moving. Could be the best skater soundtrack to bust out those rad, death defying moves for 2024.” – DeadRhetoric

“Songs like “Exorcist for Beer”, “Blood Painted Dash”, and “Lipstick” run the hardcore punk/thrash metal gamut, from party anthems to horror tales, to the band’s metal-fueled love for scene chicks. SUPERMODEL TAXIDERMY’s “At What Cost?” drips Gen-X punk and metal sensibilities. If that’s your bag, go get it. You won’t be disappointed.” – Wormwood Chronicles

“An album that leaves its mark and will make you follow them into the future.” – True Metal

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