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0 EPK – CRS – The Failure (single (2023) ft. Kat Danzig

January 13, 2022
by Asher
· CRS · EPKs

EPK – CRS – The Failure (single (2023)

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

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

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““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

January 13, 2022
by Asher
· Crusade of Bards · Music News

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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

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

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

January 12, 2022
by Asher
· Hammerdrone

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

https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2022-01-11

0 EPK – Idol of Fear – Trespasser (2022) (Somnolence Productions)

January 12, 2022
by Asher
· EPKs · Idol of Fear

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

January 12, 2022
by Asher
· Ecryptus · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 12, 2022

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)

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

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)

January 12, 2022
by Asher
· Fall of Stasis · Music News

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Montreal, QC – January 12, 2022

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

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

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

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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0 Antichrist Metalzine – Interview with Caveat (Canada)

January 11, 2022
by Asher
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0 THE DESIGN ABSTRACT Posts Video w/ New Line Up Performing “The Hybrid Awakening” Off Album “Metemtechnosis” (Abstrakted Records)

January 11, 2022
by Asher
· Music News · The Design Abstract

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Montreal, QC – January 11, 2022

THE DESIGN ABSTRACT Posts Video w/ New Line Up Performing “The Hybrid Awakening” Off Album “Metemtechnosis” (Abstrakted Records)

L-R – Matt Ngo (Guitar) | Voiicide (Vocals, Bass, Synth) | Logan Mayhem (Guitar, Synth)
Photo Credit: Tami Martin

Many bands around the world have had difficulty gathering for a simple jam together, and when they do, it’s an epic reunion. Canada’s The Design Abstract captured this moment when they all were finally able to gather in a rehearsal room and have their first practice with their latest line up consisting of newest addition Logan Mayhem (Guitar, Synth) to join Matt Ngo (Guitar) and Voiicide (Vocals, Bass, Synth).

Today, the trio is sharing video of them performing “The Hybrid Awakening”.

“Track 3 off “Metemtechnosis” is what really sets the benchmark for the album: The same impressive riffs and leads as well as guitar and synth solos that you should expect, but with the emotionally impactful climax of the chorus, and the Meshuggah-esque breakdown sections. Lyrically, this track explains this new race of humanity is integrated with technology at a fundamental level, making humankind stronger, faster, and more versatile than ever.” adds the band.

Watch and listen “The Hybrid Awakening” – https://youtu.be/BfjT-o-daRM

The Design Abstract melds together narrative sci-fi with Gothenburg-esque melodic death metal, resulting in ambiguous concept albums that sound completely different from other artists in the genre. Their latest album “Metemtechnosis” continues the “Technotheism” (2021) storyline after an indeterminate amount of time in the universe. The band compares this new album to the last, and lets us know what’s coming next:

“Many people had many positive things to say about “Technotheism” upon its release, and we feel that “Metemtechnosis” is a worthy successor to it. Compositionally, we have refined many elements and parts of the processes, and from a technical standpoint, we have really stepped up a lot. Those who wanted to hear more of the killer guitar work will assuredly not be disappointed. “Metemtechnosis” also carries on the story of “Technotheism” in part two of what will be a trilogy. Everything that was present in “Technotheism” has been brought back in more compelling ways, and the performances are more on-point than ever before.”

Similar to “Technotheism”, the tracks were written as necessary to touch on the major story beats of the album; an overarching science-fiction story about a far future where technological advancement puts into question a lot of things taken for granted, like the definition of humanity, individuality, progress, and the line between all of these things. After the third album in the trilogy is released, The Design Abstract will move to a different fictional setting, but the music will continue to experiment with the elements they use in new and innovative ways.

All songs on “Metemtechnosis” were written and performed by Voiicide (vocals/bass/programming), Logan Mayhem (guitars/modular synthesis), and Matt Ngo (guitars). It was produced, mixed, and mastered by Voiicide at Abstrakted Records and the album artwork was done by Yuta Shimpo.

The Design Abstract has a sound that is distinctively theirs and is recommended for fans of Soilwork, Septicflesh, and Divine Disorder.

“Metemtechnosis” was released on October 29th, 2021 via Abstrakted Records and available on Design.bandcamp.com, Spotify, Apple Music.

Music Video – Aberration Omega – https://youtu.be/Pln9t2I97rc

Lyric Video – Born of Machines – https://youtu.be/1LgkZKwNFT4

Track Listing:
1. Digital Dawn (8:03)
2. Born of Machines (4:35)
3. The Hybrid Awakening (7:07)
4. Organic Data Fusion (5:45)
5. Metropolis II (4:42)
6. Aberration Omega (3:33)
7. Upheaval (Instrumental) (2:00)
8. Sentinels (3:10)
9. Decryptor (6:32)
Album Length: 45:31

Album Band Line Up:
Voiicide – Vocals, Bass, Scoring/Sampling/Programming
Logan Mayhem – Guitars, Modular synthesis
Matt Ngo – Guitars

For more info:
Facebook.com/thedesignabstract
Instagram.com/thedesignabstract

About:
The Design Abstract is a 3-piece Symphonic Melodic Death Metal band from Kitchener-Waterloo, ON, Canada. The band focuses heavily on storytelling and worldbuilding with a futuristic and sci-fi narrative to each album they create. The Design Abstract formed in 2011 as a solo project under the name Design, and after many lineup changes, grew into a musical entity that presents a bold, epic, and even monolithic fusion of orchestra, synth, and melodic death metal. Sweeping symphonic passages, harsh industrial elements, highly proficient and memorable guitar work, and brutal guttural vocals mixed with soaring cleans are all blended in many ways to put forth a truly unique and powerful musical experience.

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“Incorporating old school sci-fi visual elements with choppy electronics, catchy guitar parts and perfectly timed kick drums, this track (Parallel Projection) is a synth metal blast!” – Metal Injection

“A symphonic technical death metal masterpiece with an amazing concept to keep you engaged from start to finish \m/” – Heavy New York

“Now for some nerd shit. Technotheism is a concept record about the future that at it’s core is a melodic death metal record, but the band dabbles with electronic elements, technicality, and grand orchestrations throughout. Fans of Last Chance To Reason and really any band Mike Semesky (Ordinance, Raunchy, etc) has been a part of will probably dig this.” – Metal Injection

“This is a grandiose affair, full of musicality, technicality, and narrative. Thirteen tracks of symphonic melodic death metal that tells a cyberpunk story of a group of rebels fighting to regain control of Earth. It ranges from technical guitar work to atmospheric electronic passages, and just about everything in between.” – The Prog Space

“I love hearing something ambitious and genre-bending when a band can follow through on their vision. The Design Abstract is one such band, one that had an idea and put it together almost flawlessly… This album is every bit as diverse, colorful, and epic as I had hoped, and there are jaw-dropping moments galore. I absolutely love this record.” – The Prog Mind

“The Design Abstract goes for a big symphonic style in extreme metal, with a few twists and surprises along the way. Fans of the dystopian and/or futuristic sounds may find the album especially interesting. The Design Abstract is the symphony that remains after the alien zombies have taken over and this is the music that they want the world to hear to remind everyone that the zombies are horrible beings that enjoy tormenting the population with grandiose cacophony. When can the party begin, right?” – Metal Bulletin Zine

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0 Rockshots Records – THE HUMAN TORNADO Unveil Next Single “Last Embrace”; New Album “Love Is Démodé” Out March 11, 2022

January 11, 2022
by Asher
· Music News · The Human Tornado

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Montreal, QC – January 11, 2022

Rockshots Records – THE HUMAN TORNADO Unveil Next Single “Last Embrace”

New Album “Love Is Démodé” Out March 11, 2022

The fury of Italy’s THE HUMAN TORNADO will be unleashing their new album “Love Is Démodé” on March 11, 2022 via Rockshots Records.

Offering a slab of smashing knock-out heavy groove rock, The Human Tornado has been making shockwaves since forming in 2014 in Bologna, Italy. The band made their debut in 2016 with their first full-length “Storm In A Ketchup” on Hidden Stone Records along with supporting touring bands such as Twelve Foot Ninja, Destrage, and Crazy Town.

The Human Tornado‘s sophomore follow-up “Love Is Démodé” was self-produced by the band with mixing and mastering done by Marco Paradisi at Boat Studio. The album will feature ten hurricane tour de force tracks that will leave fans breathless and eager to set the track listing on repeat from beginning to end.

“Every song is played with heart and soul and we wanted to explore new sounds, but without forgetting our heavy rock imprint, so we produced an intense groovy album with more melodic openings.” adds the band.

The lyrical concept behind the album is love, one of the strongest feelings of deep affection. It has different aspects and it can be addressed to another person, an animal, or a passion. But, if it’s pure, this doesn’t matter.

The band explains further:

“For some years this feeling of love has been declining, going out of fashion. In fact, in our society finding people loving what they do is increasingly difficult and often image, power, success are the most important aspects of life. Moreover, these goals are more and more often achieved by means of questionable actions and negative feelings. In this album we want to express our idea of love in particular towards music, showing in every single song even the dark and negative sides coming from love in our life.”

Today, in preview to the album, the band is sharing their second single “Last Embrace” with a new visualizer.

“Sometimes we meet people literally turning our lives upside down. At first, we believe we have finally met the right person, our soulmate, but step by step we realize that our dignity is slowly crumbling. Then it’s hard to give up everything even when everybody tells us to do so. Absurdly, only extreme events can change our minds and give us the strength to make the right choice. This is the first song written during the composition of the new album that we chose as our second single for its heavy rock sound distinguishing our musical identity.” adds vocalist Roberto Montanari.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/EX_U0YwqCtk
Digital – https://bfan.link/last-embrace

First Single:
Music Video “Dreamland” – https://youtu.be/5lsGrnkjGTo
Digital – https://bfan.link/dreamland

Album Preorder: https://bit.ly/THT_CD

In additional news, The Human Tornado welcome new guitarist Gianmarco “Jam” Bognanni.

“Hello everybody! We’re proud to announce the entry into The Human Tornado family of the super talented Gianmarco “Jam” Bognanni. We take this opportunity to thank and greet Maximiliano “Max” Giglio who decided, for personal reasons, to leave the project. We wish him the best whatever the path he decides to take.”

Track Listing:
1. It’s Never Too Late (3:11)
2. Dreamland (3:19)
3. What I’m Waiting For (3:45)
4. The Iron King (3:12)
5. Great Unknown (3:53)
6. Last Embrace (4:06)
7. Free (4:05)
8. Kill! Kill! Kill! (3:26)
9. Compromise (3:31)
10. Black Mind Hole (5:28)
Album Length: 38:03

Band Lineup:
Roberto “Rob” Montanari – Vocals
Simone “Goro” Gorini – Guitar
Maximiliano -”Max” Giglio – Guitar
Arash “Ash” Saboori – Bass
Lorenzo “Law” Trentin – Drums

Album Credits:
– All songs Written, Produced and Arranged by The Human Tornado
– Recorded at Boat Studio, Calderara di Reno (BO) – Italy
– Mixed and Mastered by Marco Paradisi at Boat Studio, Calderara di Reno (BO) – Italy
– Design, Artwork and Layout by Antonio “Mantra” Magro

More info:
Rockshots.eu
Facebook.com/THTofficial
Instagram.com/thehumantornadoband

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0 metal-heads.de – Primalfrost – Lost Elegies – 10/10

January 10, 2022
by Asher
· Primalfrost

metal-heads.de – Primalfrost – Lost Elegies – 10/10

https://metal-heads.de/reviews/primalfrost-lost-elegies/

“PRIMALFROST ist die ganz hohe Kunst des Melodic Death Metal. „Lost Elegies“ ist ein durch und durch hammermäßiges Album und befindet sich in Sphären der Besten aus diesem Bereich. Man kann so etwas nicht besser machen, nur anders. Dean Arnold bleibt sich somit treu und liefert einwandfreie Qualität ab. Es gibt nicht einen Song auf dem Album, der Durchschnitt ist. Die Songs ballern alle knallhart und sind eine Lehrstunde und Inspiration für alle, die sich ebenfalls mit dieser Art von Musik beschäftigen. So habe ich die Ehre die ersten 10 Punkte im Jahre 2022 für ein Album aus dem letzten Jahr zu vergeben.”

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“PRIMALFROST is the very high art of Melodic Death Metal. „Lost Elegies“ is a thoroughly awesome album and is in spheres of the best from this kind of Metal. You can’t make something like this better, only different. Dean Arnold thus remains true to himself and delivers impeccable quality. There is not one song on the album that is average. All songs bang hard and are a lesson and inspiration for everyone who is also into this kind of music. So I have the honor of awarding the first 10 points in 2022 for an album from last year.”

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