Posts By Asher
0 The Killchain Blog – Review: Decerebration – Follow the Scars
0 WRUV 90.1 FM (Burlington, VT) – Reviews – Hammerdrone – A Trinity of Rage
Aggressive, heavy, and hauntingly melodic in places, A Trinity of Rage incorporates a variety of black and progressive metal influences to present an EP that pushes the boundaries while also embracing the roots of old-school, melodic death metal origins.
https://wruv.wordpress.com/2022/01/07/hammerdrone-a-trinity-of-rage/
0 Metal-Rules Premiere – TYMO Flirt With Progressive Thrash On Latest Single “Age Of Deception” Off Upcoming Album “The Art of A Maniac” Out Feb 2022
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Montreal, QC – January 14, 2022
TYMO Flirt With Progressive Thrash On Latest Single “Age Of Deception” Off Upcoming Album “The Art of A Maniac”
Track Premiere via Metal-Rules
New Album “The Art of A Maniac” Out Feb 2022
North American / EU Release Date Feb 5th
Japanese Release Date Feb 16th via Spiritual Beast
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Edmonton, Canada’s TYMO have a third single coming out off their solidly thrash metal album “The Art of A Maniac” slated for release next month. The single “Age of Deception” is a groovy, progressive, jazz fusion inspired track, reminiscent of early Megadeth. The song touches on the subject of social media abuse and how people change under the influence of technology and how the human race is now very connected yet still so very distant from each other. TYMO explain the track further:
““Age Of Deception” was an instrumental that Nick Schwartz had written over 12 years ago, which was sitting in his computer. He showed it to the rest of the band and everyone was blown away. Nick was taking jazz guitar lessons at the time and it really rubbed off on this track.
Tim quickly added some lyrics to it and it became “Age Of Deception.” This song is definitely a new style for the band and really shows off our skillset! One of those songs that’s fast and to the point, another favorite to play live!”
The band initially started out as vocalist/guitarist Tim Tymo’s solo project, but once the current lineup formed they found that they had good chemistry as a band and wanted to work together on new music. Their common musical interests have led them down the path of playing faster and heavier, and before they knew it, they were a thrash metal band.
Their lyrical inspirations can vary from our life experiences as well as our personal interests. However, the increased intensity of the songs, especially on “The Art of A Maniac” has led to crazier lyrical ideas this time around, including alien invasion, civil conflicts, social media, and total annihilation.
TYMO describes their music as “The feeling of being caught in a tornado and going for a ride around the funnel”, it is recommended for fans of Slayer, Lich King and Municipal Waste.
The single “Age Of Deception” can be heard via its premiere on Metal-Rules HERE.
“The Art of A Maniac” is recommended for fans of Megadeth, Slayer, Lich King, Municipal Waste, and Exodus.
The album will be available in North America and Europe on February 5th. The Japanese edition featuring two exclusive tracks will be available released via Spiritual Beast on February 16th.
Japan Edition Pre-order Links:
World – https://spiritual-beast.shop/items/61d41e8581dbb5381f5bfe9c
Japan – https://shop.spiritual-beast.com/items/57488986
Album pre-order – NA, EU, Rest of World:
https://tymoband.bandcamp.com
Album teaser – https://youtu.be/RLEvin125UE
Previous Singles:
Mars Attacks – https://youtu.be/OjFvgPzrVEE
Sanity Clause – https://youtu.be/efhmu5FVslg
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Track Listing:
1. Tymonicide (2:55)
2. Sanity Clause (2:54)
3. Mars Attacks (3:44)
4. Estrogenocide (4:11)
5. Age Of Deception (2:42)
6. The Roy Parson Project (3:10)
7. War Beneath The Skull (4:12)
8. The Art Of A Maniac (3:41)
9. Alcoholocaust (4:32)
Album Length: (32:01)
Japanese Edition Only Tracks:
10. Killer Krom (Green Room Rehearsal 2021)
11. Mars Attacks (Green Room Rehearsal 2021)
For more info:
Tymo.ca
Facebook.com/tymoband
Twitter.com/tymoband
Instagram.com/tymoband
About:
“A golden shower of thrash metal!” Six words to sum up Tymo! A band whose attitude lives up to the title of their debut album “Purge & Reset”. Lead guitarist and vocalist Tim Tymo explains that the origin of the title is more than words; it is a statement of lost faith in humanity. “Let’s just say we have a creator or superior being. If this god gave up everything we needed to flourish and returned to see all the wars and corruption, it would want to wipe the slate clean and start over. Hence…PURGE AND RESET!
Formed in Edmonton in 2015, Tymo is comprised of Tim Tymo as the lead guitarist and vocalist, Nick Schwartz on rhythm guitar, Harlen Jacobs on bass, and Marc Durie on drums.
Tim Tymo describes the band’s sounds as “loud, angry, and explosive thrash”. Tymo has a serious mission to entertain their fans. “We love writing and performing, and we all share a common passion for thrash metal. We wanted to reference our heroes and mix up that inspiration with our own brew and see what we came up with, and here we are. We want to give people a source of inspiration and excitement!
Tymo’s debut album “Purge & Reset” was released in August of 2017 and Tymo performed shows in support of the album throughout 2018. The band returned to the studio in early 2019 to record a single entitled “Sanity Clause.” It was released in late 2019 with very positive reviews and sold-out shows! Due to Covid 19, the band spent much of 2020 in the studio recording their follow-up album to Purge & Reset!
As of 2021, Tymo performed at the Loud As Hell Festival 2021 and has finished recording their next full-on thrash album! Much faster and more aggressive than Purge & Reset. The album entitled “The Art of A Maniac” is planned to be released in 2022 and Tymo has a mission to expand its audience and dominate the world! Planning to tour Europe and many other countries.
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0 Rockshots Records – Latvian Rock n’ Rollers QUICKSTRIKE New Music Video “Cheats n’ Liars”; Debut Album “None of a Kind” Out February 11, 2022
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Montreal, QC – January 14, 2022
Rockshots Records – Latvian Rock n’ Rollers QUICKSTRIKE New Music Video “Cheats n’ Liars”
Debut Album “None of a Kind” Out February 11, 2022
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Latvian classic rockers QUICKSTRIKE will be releasing their debut album “None of a Kind” via Rockshots Records this coming February 2022. The full-length, clocking at over 40 minutes will feature 10 songs along with a bonus track exclusively on CD.
A no-nonsense experience of raw guitars, sweet tones, genuine vocals, and sweet emotions, each Quickstrike song is an event of its own and it’s all real to reel. Offering an all-around chamber of good ol’ classic rock n’ roll, the band delivers an authentic “what-you-get-on-the-record-is-what-you-get-live” experience. Take it or leave it, no refunds, as you will not want any – guaranteed. They are an encounter that will leave you dazed, amazed, crazed, and definitely craving for more. From the beautiful harmonies to flamin’ high-octane performances (literally), this is a package that has been missing since the likes of Aerosmith and Guns n’ Roses. This is a band you can’t afford to miss.
Today, Quickstrike is sharing their third single “Cheats n’ Liars” in preview to the album.
“One of the first songs written by the band back in 2018, and also the very first music video we shot. The venue is ‘Live Art’ in our hometown Valmiera, where the band played numerous unforgettable shows.”
Watch “Cheats n’ Liars” at https://youtu.be/mQu3pzBdF34
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Establishing their permanent lineup in 2017, the quintet has been performing attested, high-quality rock n’ roll all over Europe as an unstoppable freight train gig after gig. Their momentum has even landed them a performance at the Baltic region’s largest motorcycle festival “Kurland Bike Meet” in 2018.
With the emergence of such bands as Greta Van Fleet, the sudden popularity of the Queen biopic, and the Guns n’ Roses reunion, they all point to one thing, good ol’ rock n’ roll is slowly preparing for its long-awaited return to the spotlight. Quickstrike‘s sound is reminiscent of those aforementioned bands and so much more as they prepare to share with the world their first full length that’s been three years in the making.
“While pre-production was started in 2018, the actual tracks were laid down and mixed at Hodila Records in 2019. The mastering process took place at White Wide Productions in 2021. This debut is a pandora’s box with a vintage feel, topped off with a mix of the band’s attitude and raw energy. We’re bringing the old school into the new decade – sonic satisfaction guaranteed. But don’t just take our word for it, experience “None of a Kind” for yourself.” adds the band.
Album lyrics were mainly written by vocalist “Piggy” and rhythm guitarist “Ritchskies”. While drummer “Fourleaf Graves” very often adds a melody in his head for a song. Instrumentally, Quickstrike‘s songs have a pattern of “Ritchskies” constantly giving birth to riff after riff at each band practice or sometimes making them up on the go, he’s been dubbed “the riff machine”, and the band just builds from there.
“None of a Kind” will be out on February 11, 2022 and available for physical pre-order and digital pre-save at the following links:
Album pre-order – https://bit.ly/NoneOfAKind_CD
Music Video – None of a Kind – https://youtu.be/OjkFgl0View
Music Video – Rebel Radio – https://youtu.be/cTyGGtY3L6s
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Track Listing:
1. RRD (3:53)
2. Saint (4:54)
3. Cheats n’ Liars (3:13)
4. Shut Them Down (4:40)
5. Pergament (5:07)
6. Son of a Gun (5:09)
7. Nice Hair, Bad Habits (3:21)
8. Thorn (5:27)
9. Rebel Radio (3:42)
10. None of a Kind (4:19)
Album Length: 43:47
Album Credits:
– Music, lyrics & production: Quickstrike
– Recorded & mixed by: Kristaps Bērziņš & Ģirts „Lomix” Laumanis
– Mastered by: Jānis Narbuts
– Album art: Piggy
– Mascot Bulletooth – concept by Quickstrike, designed by Piggy, digital rework by Nikita Vorobjovs
For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Facebook.com/quickstrikeband
Instagram.com/quickstrikeband
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0 EPK – CRS – The Failure (single (2023) ft. Kat Danzig
EPK – CRS – The Failure (single (2023)
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For fans of Meshuggah, Fear Factory, Carcass, Sepultura, Cynic, Pestilence
Band: CRS
Release Date: January 12, 2023
Label: None Records
Distribution: N/A
“With this single ‘The Failure’ we wanted to try a different style of Death Metal, a more comfortable structure but without losing intensity. The single has an important message, humanity is a failure and it has screwed up the whole planet. Having a female guttural singer as a guest brings an interesting shine to the band.” – CRS
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“Where this album shines the most is in its flow. Throughout its eight tracks, CRS manages to build momentum song after song. There are fast parts and great guitar solos aplenty. However, CRS never slip on their songwriting. It’s an album that’s just always in that groovy death zone. Even when tracks like “The Daydreamer’s Nightmare” takes us into a spaced-out, relaxed solo or others like “The Art of Breathing”, that takes the album down a notch, CRS really lose nothing. They manage to bring a lot of out of their sound. Hell, “A Better Place to Hate” and ” “Tan Lejos de Dios (Nowhere.. But Here)” both have some tasty, thrashy bits to open them up.” – Metal Injection
“Now, as we nearly enter a new decade, CRS have returned with a full-length of groove/death metal with a technical spark. This spark comes in the form of shredding guitar solos and guest spots from drummer Kevin Talley on a few songs and Obscura/Alkaloid bassist Linus Klausenitzer on “The Art Of Breathing.” Those two musicians are at such a high skill level that the listener will immediately recognize their work. Their inclusion gives gravitas to the songs they are on, though the group does fine on their own with tunes like the anthemic “Resistencia” and Meshuggah-esque “Asfixia.” – Heavy Music Headquarters
“… Fast forward to now and the band comes roaring back to life on their sophomore effort The Collector of Truths and it’s a love letter to the time they left behind. Industrial bombast, guttural death metal, and melodically progressive strains of genius all play out in equally large parts over the course of these eight tracks” – Nine Circles
“The Collector of Truths” can be considered a groundbreaker album due to everything CRS have to offer musically and instrumentally. “The Collector of Truths” goes beyond. It crosses all known borders of music styles leading the fan to an awkward, but pleasant experience. Well, if you are bold enough and not a regular Death Metal fan. because as an extreme music style, Death Metal, against all odds, should be able to offer a safe ground to all kinds of experiences though weird they are.” – Metal Addicts
“There is a wonderful sense of pervasive evil that dominates the record from tracks like album opener ‘Asfixia’ to ragers like The Daydreamer’s Nightmare. I love this sense of harsh realities and raw brutality. It gives The Collector Of Truths a sense of authenticity, showing that the band emerged from true struggle to birth this record unto the world.” – Two Guys Metal Review
“CRS, or CIRROSIS, a band that plays their own brand of simplistic, mellow Technical Death Metal. Their debut album “The Collector of Truths” is proof that the genre does not need to be as complex as possible in order to be good. You know those albums that just get better as they play? This record is exactly that, the last few tracks forming the peak, the monumental conclusion.” – Metal Temple
“CRS (or Cirrosis, as they were regularly known back then) definitely leaned into the more progressive side of late 90’s-era death metal–not quite on the level of, say, Cynic, but certainly respectable in their attention to unorthodox song composition. Particularly intriguing on this debut is the remarkably dynamic relationship between the drums and guitar, which provided particularly every track a unique identity amongst the chugs and growls. This is all a long way to say that CRS ain’t lying when it comes to their intentions; this truly is death metal with a sense of nuance and melodics. Thus, I award a preemptive “Bravo!” for honesty.” – Sleeping Village Reviews
“Immediately there are strong Fear Factory and Meshuggah influences apparent in the stop start, blastbeat powered opener ‘Asfixia’. It is nice to see particularly Fear Factory referenced in modern death metal, considering how superb their early output was. There is a fair amount of technical work going on here and some pretty sweet soloing as well, such as in the frantic ‘Kill My Name’. There’s a lot of Atheist in here too; some of the twisting melodies are awesome and ‘The Art of Breathing’ has a totally out of the blue mid section that I quite like. Some of the songs are a little paint-by-numbers, like ‘Resistencia’, but overall the band have got a good sound and aren’t afraid to slip in a few softer moments.” – The Killchain Blog
[Download Single Cover | Download Single Lyrics]
““The Failure” talks about how we, as a human race, have failed. We believe that everything on this planet is here for us, including all living things. We don’t care about tomorrow or the young ones. We are a failure. A disgrace to intelligence. We don’t even say it poetically, that’s exactly what we are saying with the lyrics. There’s no empathy, just emptiness.
Musically we wanted to explore a genre that we hadn’t before: melodic death metal. Not totally at least. We’ve always loved clean guitar passages and melodic guitar solos, so this time we wanted to compose a full-death melodic song, at least our version. And with the addition of singer Kat Danzig we completed our goal.” – CRS
Band: CRS
Release Date: January 12, 2023
Label: None Records
Distribution: N/A
Single:
1. The Failure (4:05)
Single Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: CRS •
All songs written by: CRS
• Produced by: Francisco Oroz
• Mixed by: Francisco Oroz
• Mastered by: Francisco Oroz
• Album Artwork by: Gabriel Sandoval
Single Recording and Live Band Line Up:
• Francisco Oroz: Guitar
• Hideki Inukai: Guitar
• Kello Gonzalez: Bass
• Octavio Ramírez: Drums
• Sir Oz: Growls Live
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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:
1. This song wasn´t originally for CRS but we liked it so much that we keep it. We guess there was a freshness and freedom while composing it thinking it was for someone else.
2. We didn’t realize that Kat’s and Sir Oz’s low growls sounded so similar until we heard the final version. We invite you to guess which is which without watching the video.
3. All guitars in this song are played by Francisco Oroz since Hideki hadn’t joined the band yet.
4. The lyrics of The Failure were written by Francisco Oroz, except for the verses in Spanish, which Sir OZ wrote inspired by the original idea.
CRS – L-R – Tavo Ramirez (Drums), Kello Gonzalez (Bass), Kaith Danzig (guest vocals) – Hideki Inukai (Guitar), Sir Oz (Vocals), Francisco Oroz (Guitar)
Photo Credit – Carlos Hemosillo
CRS is a Death Metal band from Sonora, Mexico, formed in 1991 with the name Cirrosis by Francisco “Chucky” Oroz and Sir OZ, are the only original members in the current lineup. Due to their technical capacity to adhere to progressive elements and melodic solos, CRS quickly gained notoriety in the local and national scene. Their live performances were characterized by intensity and fury, becoming a cult band. In 1996, “Joseph Lev” joined the band and they recorded their first demo “La Tierra de la Adicción” which was distributed limitedly. In 1999, CRS entered the studio and recorded the album “Reciclando Desesperación” in Spanish, offering a range of different Death Metal styles, highlighting the quality of its production.
In 2001, CRS decided to break up, and its members continued with their personal and professional projects. In 2014, Concreto Records decided to reissue the album “Reciclando Desesperación” describing it as “The maladaptive sound that disturbed a style in Mexico that can currently give lessons to current modern bands”.
In 2019, CRS returned to record their second studio album “The Collector of Truths” with Concreto Records. Two international musicians play as guests in the album, Kevin Talley (Dying
Fetus, Suffocation, Chimaira), on drums, and Linus Klausenitzer (Obscura, Alkaloid) on bass. In September 2020, CRS recorded a Live Session for the Mexican online festival “Moshfest” which became an EP called “Live in isolotation” featuring Kello Gonzalez on bass, who became an official member on December 2021.
In March 2022, they released a new single titled “The enemy has always been me”. In October 2022, CRS played live after twenty years with the Brazilian band Sepultura. On that same date, Hideki Inukai joined the band on the second guitar.
Shared Stage with: Sepultura
Discography:
2022 – The Failure (single)
2022 – El enemigo siempre he sido yo (single)
2020 – Live in Isolation – EP
2019 – The Collector of Truths – LP
1999 – Reciclando Desesperación – LP
1997 – La Tierra de la Adicción – Demo
0 Rockshots Records – New Single “Lies & Ashes” ft. Fabio Lione (Angra, Rhapsody of Fire) From Symphonic Pirate Metal CRUSADE of BARDS; New Album “Tales of the Seven Seas” Out February 18, 2022
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Montreal, QC – January 13, 2022
Rockshots Records – New Single “Lies & Ashes” ft. Fabio Lione (Angra, Rhapsody of Fire) From Symphonic Pirate Metal CRUSADE of BARDS
New Album “Tales of the Seven Seas” Out February 18, 2022
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Symphonic pirate metal CRUSADE of BARDS will be sailing high tide on February 18, 2022 with the release of their sophomore album “Tales of The Seven Seas” via Rockshots Records. The album follows their 2019 debut record “Tales of Bards & Beasts”, which was released via Pride & Joy Records.
With an emotional and energetic live-action production for all kinds of audiences from power to folk, from gothic to pagan, the band has been making a name for themselves with touring and festival performances in Germany, Switzerland, France, and their home country of Spain.
Today, in preview to their full-length’s release, Crusade of Bards are unveiling their next second single “Lies & Ashes” feat. Fabio Lione (Angra, Rhapsody of Fire).
“During the pre-production of this song we felt like we already had some great oppositions between Eleanor’s and Eduardo’s voices. We needed something more powerful and we thought…well, why not try with the most iconic voice of “power”? After a quick message, Fabio was on board and he recorded some amazing vocal tracks that twisted completely the feeling of the song. Having one of our teenage heroes on board is just an overwhelming sensation. This theme is also the fastest and heaviest one of this album and really gives the listener the idea of how wide our musical boundaries are.” adds the band.
Listen to “Lies & Ashes” feat. Fabio Lione (Angra, Rhapsody of Fire) at https://youtu.be/nrWOZ26vkSk
Crusade of Bards was formed in 2016 by Paolo Andreotti (keyboards & vocals) and Eleanor Tenebre (vocals) to create music that could mix all their favorite styles and concepts. Initially just a studio project, it soon grew into a full live production that the band describes as witnessing the “Wien-Orchestra directed by Davy Jones”.
“The live-action is definitely one of our biggest assets. Don’t expect the classical symphonic metal act filled with solemnity, blue strobes, and thick smoke. Our piracy side, our Mediterranean background, it all comes out into an energetic, vibrant, and dynamic set. Don’t get me wrong, we are not the typical Hollywoodian stereotyped pirates, and we do get serious when it is necessary…just don’t expect a liturgy.” adds the band.
On this second album, Crusade of Bards has a mix of history-inspired songs and social themes. Paolo Andreotti (keyboards & vocals) is the lyricist and he loves history and geography so the whole concept of the record revolves around the 7 seas, 2 songs for every sea, and each of them about stories that took place or refer to the area washed by them. As you dig deeper into the lyrics, the structure chosen tends to use the same rhetorical figures of romanticism and neo-realism with a strong connection between the sound of a certain word and its meaning. This leads to inner references that may be appreciated by just reading the lyrics, even without the music.
“Tales of the Seven Seas” is the band’s second album inside the “Tales” saga, a broader concept that started with their first album “Tales of Bards & Beasts”. It revolves around the figure of the “Bard” and the different tales, songs, and myths that the storyteller would present to the public of the different towns and villages visited. While the first album “Tales of Bards & Beasts” was more about myths and legends, “Tales of the Seven Seas” is mainly based on true historical events that have happened in each of them. The concept can be also found in the musical aspects where traditional instruments, scales, or sounds coming from the cultures that live or lived on the shores of the seven mentioned seas are blended into the songs to create the perfect environment for the listener.
The band explains further:
“With this album, we want to make a statement, we want the fans to really understand who Crusade of Bards is both musically and visually. We want them to open their minds, join us on our journeys through space and time, discover new stories and understand that we, as human beings, have changed very little. Our sins, our mistakes, our victories, and our feelings are not new or undiscovered. They are just there, floating on the ocean, waiting for us to collect them”.
Crusade of Bards “Tales of The Seven Seas” is due out on February 18, 2022 and is recommended for fans of Epica, Eluveitie, Alestorm.
Album pre-order – https://bit.ly/tales7seasCD
First single “The Red Charade” at the following links:
Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/P-VeWDbPy2U
Digital streaming platforms – https://bfan.link/the-red-charade
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Track Listing:
1. Anuri (1:57)
2. The Northwest Passage (5:53)
3. An Ocean Between Us – Part III – A New World (5:56)
4. Dunkirk Privateers (3:48)
5. Vento Aureo (5:14)
6. Naupaktos (4:56)
7. Manti (interlude) (0:24)
8. The Red Charade (5:28)
9. Hasard (3:06)
10. Samudr Ka Mandir (4:38)
11. Lies & Ashes (5:23)
12. Leap Of Faith (5:16)
13. The White Witch (4:46)
14. As above, so below (outro) (1:28)
Album Length: 58:18
Crusade of Bards are:
Eleanor Tenebre – Vocals
Eduardo Guilló – Vocals
Paolo Andreotti – Keyboards & Vocals
Adrian Carrero – Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Marc Brode – Bass Guitars
Jorge “You” Homobono – Drums
Orchestral Arrangements by Dani G at Estudios Dynamita.
Acoustic Guitars recorded by Pablo Coello at California Studios.
Bagpipes recorded by Andrea Joglar at Estudios Dynamita.
Guest Vocals on Track 2 by Lady Ani.
Guest Vocals on Track 11 by Fabio Lione.
Pre-Production by Victor Saiz at California Studios in Madrid, Spain.
Produced by Dani G & Crusade of Bards.
Recorded at Estudios Dynamita in Viella, Asturies, Spain between September & December 2020.
Arrangements by Dani G & Adrian Carrero.
Engineered by Dani G.
Mixed & Mastered by Dani G at Estudios Dynamita between March & May 2021.
Front cover art & booklet by Daniel Alonso (www.danielalonso.es)
Photoshoot by Nat Enemede.
Make-Up & Hair by Natalia Barrios.
All music & lyrics by Crusade of Bards.
For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Facebook.com/CrusadeBards
Instagram.com/crusadeofbards_
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0 Hails Horns! \m/\m/ Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs #9 Hammerdrone – !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Hails Horns! \m/\m/
Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs
#9 Hammerdrone – !earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
0 EPK – Idol of Fear – Trespasser (2022) (Somnolence Productions)
EPK – Idol of Fear – Trespasser (2022) (Somnolence Productions)
Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com
For fans of Behemoth, Shining, Deathspell Omega, Mgla, Emptiness
Album Title: Trespasser
Release Date: March 11, 2022
Label: Somnolence Productions
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#5 – Canadian College Radio Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 (source – Earshot)
“Enter the Sullen Murk of Idol of Fear’s Trespasser… a downcast combination of atonal black metal and ornate death/doom…” – Decibel Magazine
“The poetry of the lyrics is eloquent and frightening, providing a shattering portrayal of dismay and despair, yet in its bitterness, shaded with sarcasm, the words may also be understood as expressing a revelation of emptiness that is triumphant and empowering. Musically, the song is a stylistic hybrid that’s deeply haunting and even entrancing, but it too is a bitter revelation. The slow, ghostly wail of horns opens the song, along with solemn ecclesiastical chanting. Skull-cracking beats join in along with grim guitar emanations and torrid howls. The pace of the music remains steady, but the riffing transforms into a searing sensation. The tragic wail of the opening persists, and bell-like guitar tones ring out in grief around the scalding vocals and the boom and snap of the drums. A feeling of anguish burns through the music, but a sea of soft ambience flows in, along with a mysterious rippling melody. The music ascends and shines, but never casts off the feeling of tragedy or the aura of mystery.” (single – Cheirotonia) – No Clean Singing
“Idol Of Fear have released Trespasser, an album far too good to go unnoticed… End to end Trespasser has a magnificently bleak and darkly foreboding air throughout,” – Jools Green – Metal Talk
“The biggest surprise isn’t merely that Trespasser is great, but that it’s within striking distance of excellence. Despite its flaws, Trespasser is a highlight of 2022, and is the only album that’s torn me away from the new Sylvaine. While Trespasser isn’t rainbows and butterflies, it hooked me on my first listen, and left me even more enthralled and moved after dozens of spins. I like to think I’m a harsh enough reviewer, with an average score of 2.86 (including an unpublished dud). This review might endanger my employment indentured servitude with AMG LLC. But Trespasser is one of the greatest dark-horse records I’ve heard in years, and I have no regrets in awarding it my inaugural 4.0. If you’re one of Idol of Fear’s 118 Spotify listeners, I’m impressed. If not, get on board. 4/5” – Angry Metal Guy
“Eloquent, frightening, and tangibly real, it is the reflection of a lost, fearful mindset that longs for answers. Trespasser is a hostile Masterpiece. ” – Metal Roos
“This is the kind of album that puts a lot of effort into creating a unique atmosphere, a very sinister one at that, and while similarities to Emptiness are abound, this still feels extremely unique. And despite its emphasis on atmosphere, the staying power lies within the fact that they’ve managed to craft really memorable songs to pursue this atmosphere. Choruses and melodies never feel cheesy, but they stick out, ensuring a pretty good balance between immediate and lasting impact.” – Metal Storm
“Familiar with much of the Canadian metal scene, Idol of Fear stands out as a band offering variety and passion through their creative experimentation and discovery. Trespasser is sure to bring familiar listeners and new to their knees with terrifying vocals, chaotic melodies, and beautiful instrumentals that certainly made me raise my eyebrows in surprise.” – Noob Heavy
“I love the way that Idol Of Fear can create songs that are as majestic and beautiful as they are brutal, nasty, and uncomfortable. When these two forces combine, it’s only a matter of time before I succumb. Take a listen yourselves to see if you feel the same way. Highly recommended.” – Man of Much Metal
“in the spectrum of Black Metal Idol Of Fear sit in what has become known as the third wave, the avant-garde new wave that specialises in creating dark and oppressive atmospheres with brooding, menacing and sinister moments combining to create something almost cinematic.” – Metal Noise
“Excellent atmospheres of swamps, mystery, desolation, shadows, tragedy and death. 9/10” – Metal Friends
“If you like this kind of Black-Doom-Ambient it’s definitely a must-listen record.” – RTMB Music
Highlight #1 (All Sights Affixed, Ablaze (LP)) on January 2015 Canadian College Radio Loud Charts (Earshot)
Metal Made In Canada #7 All Sights Affixed, Ablaze on Top 20 albums of 2014
(All Sights Affixed, Ablaze (LP)) #70 on Top 100 Metal Bands for 2014 – CJLO 1690 AM Concordia University’s radio station (Montreal, QC)
“Idol Of Fear expel a nice level of energy to create a blackened crafted set of songs…” – Brutalism (All Sights Affixed, Ablaze (LP))
“The first full length from Ontario quartet Idol of Fear kind of snuck under the radar at the end of last year, but better late than never – especially since this is one debut that will make you sit up and take notice… well-conceived and mindfully executed.” – Metal Rules (All Sights Affixed, Ablaze (LP))
“the song (All Sights Affixed, Ablaze) delivers is dark, dynamic music performed with a lot of impressive instrumental flair, a deft balance of memorable melody and scathing aggression, and the kind of vocals you can understand — at the same time as they are gnashing voraciously through flesh and bone.” – No Clean Singing
“For a first release, this is a very good album on which to build a lengthy and prosperous career. It will appeal to lots of people, and you will most likely love it if you enjoy experimental music. This is well worth checking out.” – Metal Temple (All Sights Affixed, Ablaze (LP))
“All Sights Affixed, Ablaze from Barrie’s Idol of Fear impresses right from the get-go with “Vanquish.” – Hellbound
“one listen of this track (All Sights Affixed, Ablaze) and you’ll find all sorts of influences and shifts in tone, but it’s all dark and weighty. ” – Yell Magazine
“Idol of Fear is one of the best surprises of 2014 in the realm of black metal.” – Metal Made In Canada(All Sights Affixed, Ablaze (LP))
“The music is consistently strong, heavy, and brutal, but it also has a melodic quality undergirding the whole thing, particularly in the guitars. Listen to the music and you’ll hear it, a melodic high end that tracks the heaviness, much like a bird of pretty circling its way closer and closer to its kill…Together, the band members have created some ambitious and edgy extreme metal. This is a solid debut from a band to watch!” – Sea of Tranquility(All Sights Affixed, Ablaze (LP))
“Using some kind of awesome power, Idol Of Fear manages to take all the doom and gloom of operatic Black Metal and combine it with the tonal complexity of Death Metal all in a fresh and new way that I haven’t heard before.” – Absolute Underground Mag (All Sights Affixed, Ablaze (LP))
“I don’t usually give away spoilers but this album has just an epic finish. Make this the last music you hear before heading outside on a dark, crisp night. You’ll feel the air differently.” Metal Storm (All Sights Affixed, Ablaze (LP))
”This is extreme experimental Metal Canadian style; it sits menacingly across the chasm between death and black reinforced by its own innovative edge.” – Metal Talk (All Sights Affixed, Ablaze (LP))
“the band creates an imposing and immersive soundscape of extreme metal which comes with a blackened heart and experimentally fuelled provocation. It is a fiercely challenging and rewarding confrontation as evidenced by the band’s debut album All Sights Affixed, Ablaze, eight individual torments which align for one grievous and pestilential seduction of ears and imagination.” – Ring Master Reviews
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Track By Track Explained by the band:
The Flayed Horizon – A fast and ravenously violent song, tribal sounding beats with the most unhinged vocals on the album. The lyrics pertain to recurring dreams of utter pandaemonium.
Angel Dust – Steamroller of a song with evil groovy & alien-sounding guitar riffs. Personal lyrics based on loss.
Cheirotonia – Musically there is something tragic to this one while carrying an air of mystery. The lyrics are bitter and somewhat sarcastic, but also triumphant and empowering.
Phantom – A mid-paced heavy hitter with riffs that crawl through the walls to stalk your soul. Featuring spiteful lyrics based upon cathartic retribution
Trespasser – The most dirge-like, spiritual song on the album. Features heavy organs and lyrics dealing with intrusion into forbidden realms
In the Cold Light of Dawn – A somewhat poppy song for us, utilizing more direct, catchy hooks and a straight-up structure
Alone With You – Pummeling snakelike guitars and menacing vocals/lyrics create a violently brooding and cryptic atmosphere of betrayal
What You Came to Find – A cryptic dirge to lead you into the abyss…
Endless – A somber melody offered as a resonating conclusion
Album Title: Trespasser
Release Date: March 11, 2022
Label: Somnolence Productions
Track Listing:
1. The Flayed Horizon (5:24)
2. Angel Dust (5:28)
3. Cheirotonia (5:15)
4. Phantom (4:58)
5. Trespasser (5:15)
6. In the Cold Light of Dawn (4:27)
7. Alone With You (5:12)
8. What You Came to Find (6:18)
9. Endless (3:00)
Album Length: 45:16
Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Idol of Fear
• All songs written by: Idol of Fear
• Produced by: Idol of Fear
• Mixed by: Idol of Fear
• Mastered by: Jeremie Bézier (Emptiness, Enthroned)
• Album Artwork by: Rotten Fantom
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Album and Live Band Line Up:
Austin – Vocals
Dave – Guitar
Kalei – Bass
Doug – Drums
Discography:
2022 – Trespasser
2020 – Pox (single)
2018 – Grave Aperture (LP)
2014 – All Sights Affixed, Ablaze (LP)
L-R – Kalei – Bass, Austin – Vocals, Doug – Drums, Dave – Guitar
Photo credit: A.J.
A heavy darkness from Canada who have been stalking the unlit horizon since 2011, Idol of Fear is undeniable, undefinable. Formed out of a necessity to make something out of the gloom that swirls around us all, Idol of Fear has been making music together for a very long time now and dedicated themselves to honing their craft, as it is work that they do not approach lightly.
Thus far, Idol of Fear have released two full-lengths, “All Sights Affixed, Ablaze” (2014) and “Grave Aperture” (2018). A third, “Trespasser” will come out in 2022. All contributing ideas to the creative process, Idol of Fear tracked the first two albums themselves and tend to write new material by recording as opposed to jamming it out. Every lyric relates to a personal experience, but oftentimes certain elements seem to make their way through dreams and other nebulous connection points.
When playing live, some songs are re-arranged in order to be properly executed, but for the most part Idol of Fear recreates the atmosphere that their recorded material projects – with the extra ferocity of course.
0 Streaming Now! Star Wars Death Metal – ECRYPTUS Unleash The Brutality of The Dark Side On New EP “Kyr’am Beskar” ; Full Stream Premiere via NoCleanSinging
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Streaming Now! Star Wars Death Metal – ECRYPTUS Unleash The Brutality of The Dark Side On New EP “Kyr’am Beskar”
Full Stream Premiere via NoCleanSinging
“Kyr’am Beskar” Out January 14th via SBDC Records (Slamming Brutal Death Community)
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Originally hailing from Korriban, but now stranded in Atlanta, Georgia, Ecryptus performs Star Wars themed death metal. Unleashing two demos (2002/2004); The Continuum LP (2005); Astral Crusades EP (2008) and a 7-inch single Rancorous (2018/2020), the band returns in 2022 with a new EP ready to inspire the galactic empire of metalheads.
Entitled “Kyr’am Beskar” (Mandalorian for “Death Metal”), the EP contains four tracks “Cauterized Saber Wound Massacre”, “Planetary Enslavement”, “Compulsion to Disintegrate” and “Digested Over a Thousand Years”. Oppressed by the tyranny of the rebel forces, the EP tells takes of the Dark Side and the Canon Arcane.
Today, before the official release of “Kyr’am Beskar” on January 14th via SBDC Records (Slamming Brutal Death Community), Ecryptus have teamed up with NoCleanSinging for its full stream premiere HERE.
Once live shows are a regular occurrence again, Ecryptus is not one to miss. During their dramatic rituals, they wear armor and robes and dress the stage with trophies from recent death marks.
The dark side is strong with Ecryptus is recommended for fans who enjoy Star Wars, death metal and bands such as Morbid Angel, Immolation, and Suffocation.
“Kyr’am Beskar” is available for pre-order via SBDC Records (Slamming Brutal Death Community) at https://sbdcrecords.bandcamp.com/album/kyr-am-beskar-ep plus will be available on Spotify, Apple Music and all digital platforms on January 14th.
Lyric Video “Cauterized Saber Wound Massacre” – https://youtu.be/gR7J-ia4m38
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Track Listing:
1. Cauterized Saber Wound Massacre (4:12)
2. Planetary Enslavement (5:07)
3. Compulsion to Disintegrate (4:12)
4. Digested Over a Thousand Years (5:40)
EP Length: 19:12
More Info:
Sbdcrecords.com
Ecryptus.com
Facebook.com/ecryptus
Instagram.com/ecryptus
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0 Montreal’s FALL OF STASIS Unveil First Music Video “The Cult” Off Debut Album “The Chronophagist” Produced by Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy)
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Montreal’s FALL OF STASIS Unveil First Music Video “The Cult” Off Debut Album “The Chronophagist” Produced by Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy)
Music Video Premiere via TheCirclePit
“The Chronophagist” Out Feb 25th, 2022
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L-R – Sergei Lecours (Drums), Mélissa Bissonnette (Keyboard), Mathieu Groulx (Bass), Jessica Dupré (Lead Vocals), Gabriel Bernier (Lead Guitar), Tristan Bergeron-Boucher (Rhythym Guitar)
Photo Credit – Martin Trottier, Darkest Media
Fall of Stasis hails from Montreal, Canada and they are releasing their first full-length on February 25th entitled “The Chronophagist”. The ten pounding tracks contained within showcase the wide range of influences behind the six musicians culminating in brutal symphonic music that coasts between the black metal and prog realms and is as unpredictable as it is cohesive. The first look at what’s in store on this album is the single “The Cult”.
Through “The Chronophagist”, Fall of Stasis brandishes fictive storytelling from start to finish, although the lyrics often symbolize modern social issues along with some of the band members’ personal experiences. The lyrics are based on the album’s concept as a whole, and the writing style is heavily inspired by some of the band’s favourite lyricists in the metal scene including Dani Filth, Michael Åkerfeldt, and Chuck Schuldiner.
“The Cult” is about a pagan cult that heavily indulges in psychoactive substances. The song starts with a syncopated section followed by a folky yet intense main riff solidified by fast and sustained blast beats. The band explains it in their own words:
“This song was probably the one that was written in the shortest amount of time. Tristan had written the main riff many years ago and we all liked it, so we decided to write a song based on it. We felt it was catchy and upbeat, but still dark and aggressive enough to catch the listener’s attention. We chose this song for our clip because it’s a short and well-rounded song that gives an accurate depiction of the sound we’re going for and the theme would easily translate into an interesting storyline for the video. The dark lyrics coupled with upbeat riffs make for an interesting contrast that brings the song to another level.”
Clocking in at almost 50 minutes, the symphonic death metal of “The Chronophagist” is recommended for fans of Finntroll, Fleshgod Apocalypse and The Black Dahlia Murder.
“The Cult” can be heard via its music video premiere on TheCirclePit – https://youtu.be/0xAXfd8Gthk
Digital – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/fallofstasis/the-cult
“The Chronophagist” was produced by Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy) along with album artwork by Roberto Napolitano and will be available on February 25, 2022.
Album pre-order – https://fallofstasis.bandcamp.com
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Track Listing:
1. Wilted Forests (3:14)
2. Fall of Stasis (6:52)
3. Drunken Howl (4:08)
4. Baal Arise (2:01)
5. The Cult (2:54)
6. Twilight Carnival (5:41)
7. Baron (6:19)
8. The Last Waltz (4:49)
9. Swarm Of Casualties (6:40)
10. The Chronophagist (Feat. Viky Boyer) (6:50)
Album Length: 49:31
1. Wilted Forests (3:14)
2. Fall of Stasis (6:52)
3. Drunken Howl (4:08)
4. Baal Arise (2:01)
5. The Cult (2:54)
6. Twilight Carnival (5:41)
7. Baron (6:19)
8. The Last Waltz (4:49)
9. Swarm Of Casualties (6:40)
10. The Chronophagist (Feat. Viky Boyer) (6:50)
Album Length: 49:31
Album Band Line Up:
Jessica Dupré – Lead singer
Gabriel Bernier – Lead guitar/back vocals
Tristan Bergeron-Boucher – Rhythm guitar
Mathieu Groulx – Bass
Sergei Lecours – Drums
Mélissa Bissonnette – Keyboard
Live Band Line Up:
Jessica Dupré – Lead singer
Gabriel Bernier – Lead guitar/back vocals
Tristan Bergeron-Boucher – Rhythm guitar
Mathieu Groulx – Bass
Sergei Lecours – Drums
Mélissa Bissonnette – Keyboard
Viky Boyer – Feature vocalist
For more info:
Fallofstasis.com
Facebook.com/fallofstasis
Instagram.com/fallofstasis
About:
Fall Of Stasis, based in Montreal, Canada, was originally formed in 2014 with the intention of creating original music that couldn’t be defined by a specific genre. They started off with a very eclectic and progressive style, and as time went on, it was toned down in favour of musical cohesion and they added symphonic arrangements.
In 2017, the band released their demo and will be following it up in 2022 with the full-length “The Chronophagist”, which maneuvers closer to black metal but with definitive prog-heavy stylings. Working together on everything, there isn’t a single song where the creative input from a band member has not been blended into the mix. Fall of Stasis firmly believes that creative collaboration is one of their main strengths.
The current lineup of Fall of Stasis consists of Jessica Dupré (vocals), Gabriel Bernier (lead guitar/backing vocals), Tristan Bergeron-Boucher (rhythm guitar), Mathieu Groulx (bass), Sergei Lecours (drums) and Mélissa Bissonnette (keyboard). Each of the musicians brings a wide array of influences which results in a distinct sound, which caters to folk, black, progressive and death metal fans alike, but also to the uninitiated, thanks to their original and catchy melodies.
Symphonic yet brutal and often unpredictable, they present a mix of very powerful growls and clean vocals, along with good stage presence, efficient crowd work and tight musicianship. They have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with many notable local and international bands such as The Agonist, Wolfheart and Beyond Creation.
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