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0 Canada’s The Kasey Ferguson Show Announces UK & Australian Syndication

November 26, 2021
by Asher
· Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 26, 2021

Canada’s The Kasey Ferguson Show Announces UK & Australian Syndication

Poster Credit – Jaybird Digital Arts

The Kasey Ferguson Show, which has been a staple of online radio in Canada since 2013 is proud to announce its new UK syndication on Radio Q and 121 Radio along with some special decade-themed episodes to air on Australian station Memphis Mayhem Radio 101.3FM in 2022.

RADIO Q CAMBERLEY (UK): http://www.radioquk.com/ (UK beginning on Sunday, Dec 5th at 10pm GMT / 5pm EST and every Sunday from then on)

121 RADIO (UK): https://121radio.com/ (Saturday, Nov 27th at 9pm GMT/4pm EST – The program will air every week in that time slot from then on. For the UK debut, Kasey has decided to air Episode 47 of his show in tribute to legendary photographer Mick Rock (David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Queen) who recently passed away. The episode features not only an interview with Mick but also Ryan Roxie, guitarist of Alice Cooper and rafter-shaking ruckus from the likes of Big Sugar, Greystone Canyon, Colin James, Void Vator, and Kat Meoz.

MEMPHIS MAYHEM RADIO (AUSTRALIA): http://www.memphismayhemradio.com/

The Kasey Ferguson Show also broadcasts every Friday night at 9pm EST on Ohio’s KRMA Radio at www.krmaradio.com (or via the free TuneIn radio app) and every Saturday at 7pm EST on Hamilton’s Alt Rock Radio Canada at https://altrockradio.ca/ with downloads of some of the most recent episodes available at https://kaseyfergusonshow.com/listen

About:
The Kasey Ferguson Show is an exciting and one-of-a-kind podcast that spins great music from a diverse array of genres (with a particular focus on hard rock and metal) and provides in-depth interviews with bands, songwriters, actors, athletes, authors, celebrities, comedians, and those behind the scenes.

Since it’s debut episode in March of 2013 many notable guests have appeared on The Kasey Ferguson Show including Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame inductees Dizzy Reed (Guns N Roses) and Reese Wynans (Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble, Joe Bonamassa), Grammy Award winners Alannah Myles, Jonny Lang and Eric Johnson, Olympic gold medalist Ross Rebagliati, Emmy award winning composer, Jeff Russo (Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek : Picard, Fargo) , Simon Wright (AC/DC) , Alan Cross (Legendary Broadcaster and Host of The Ongoing History Of New Music), Bruce Kulick (KISS , Grand Funk Railroad) , John 5 (Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson) , stunt driver and actor Kevin Waterman (Avengers : End Game, The Walking Dead, Fear Street trilogy) Tony Palermo (Papa Roach), Lexxi Foxx (Steel Panther), Dan “The Beast” Severn (UFC Legend and Hall Of Famer), John Corabi (Motley Crue), Tara Spencer Nairn (Corner Gas), Jonny “Two Bags” Wickersham (Social Distortion), Jason Smith (former NHL Captain), Kevin Martin (Candlebox) , comedian Jim Florentine (That Metal Show, Crank Yankers), Brad Roberts (Crash Test Dummies), Colin James, Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper, Slash’s Snakepit), Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects) , Linnea Quigley (The Return Of The Living Dead), Tony Moran (aka Michael Myers from the original 1978 film Halloween), Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar and Wide Mouth Mason), animation director Yvette Kaplan (Beavis And Butt-Head), Ken Sagoes (A Nightmare On Elm Street 3 and 4), internationally acclaimed artist Derek Hess, Bill Welychka (Muchmusic VJ), Tasha Reign (Porn Star and Penthouse Pet), Thom Mathews (Friday The 13th Part 6), Pete Agnew (Nazareth), legendary photographer Mick Rock (Queen, David Bowie, Iggy Pop), Grammy nominated producers Ulrich Wild (White Zombie, Pantera , Breaking Benjamin) and Michael Beinhorn (Soundgarden, Korn, Hole), Bif Naked, director Adam Marcus (Jason Goes To Hell : The Final Friday) , Dan and Sal Canzonieri of Electric Frankenstein, pro wrestling legends The Iron Sheik, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase and Shane Douglas among many others.

Hosted and produced by the wise-cracking and often outspoken Kingston-based musician turned podcaster, Kasey Ferguson, this is an uncensored and raucous ride that speaks to those who are dissatisfied with what they hear on commercial radio. It’s Saturday Night Live meets Headbanger’s Ball, it’s Letterman for metalheads, it’s Mad Magazine for your headphones. It’s an irreverent, unpredictable and wildly funny program that Kasey himself describes as “craft radio”.

In addition to The Kasey Ferguson Show podcast, Kasey also hosted and produced a 25-episode radio version of The Kasey Ferguson Show, several interviews and a one-hour radio special for the terrestrial radio station, Amherst Island Radio 92.1 FM, a volunteer-run station serving the community in and around his hometown which streamed to the online world as well. This version of The Kasey Ferguson Show featured all-new content and became the most downloaded show on the station, a trend that continued even after the program went into reruns when he chose to leave the station in 2017.

Kasey then accepted an offer from internet station Q108, Kingston’s New Rock to produce a few specials, including the continuation of his annual Halloween series “The Haunted House Of Rock” which not only continues to this day but is often regarded by many fans as a staple of their Halloween celebrations each year.

Kasey is also an in-demand MC, hosting concerts, festivals, charity events, mixed martial arts contests, and horror conventions. He lent his musical talents to one of his past guests when he was tapped to compose and perform the theme song for UFC Legend Dan “The Beast” Severn’s MMA Promotion Dangerzone. Known to some for his writing as well, Kasey has written for several entertainment websites and magazines, the latest of which was penning a regular column, “Words From A Wild Card” and a cover story for 2nd Floor Sound Factory Magazine.

Most recently, Kasey created a custom program/station for The Cottage Coffee House in Westport, Ontario called “The Frothy Coffee Sessions” and began first-run syndication of The Kasey Ferguson Show in the US with the Ohio based rock station, KRMA Radio and in Canada with Hamilton, Ontario’s Alt Rock Radio.

For more info:
https://kaseyfergusonshow.com/news

Kasey is available for audio, video, email interviews and cross-promotional collaborations.

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0 EPK – My Hollow – Fighting The Monsters (EP) (2022)

November 26, 2021
by Asher
· EPKs · my hollow

EPK – My Hollow – Fighting The Monsters (EP) (2022)

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“This is by far some of the heaviest tunes we have written and the addition of Lead Guitarist Danio Pirrone and keyboardist Matt Williams has also created a new dimension to the My Hollow sound to make it so much more epic. The new tunes don’t stray too far from our back catalog, but they do possess more of a mature approach to our songwriting. At the end of the day, we hope that the listener can extract their own joy from each individual song. We think the older, as well as the newer fans, can find tangible qualities to enjoy about the new EP.” – My Hollow

For fans of Chimaira, Gojira, Lamb of God, August Burns Red, Fit For An Autopsy

Heavy, Progressive, Groove, Death, Metal

EP Title: Fighting The Monsters
Release Date: April 8, 2022
Label: Self-Release

Myhollow.ca | Facebook.com/myhollowband | Twitter.com/my_hollow | Instagram.com/myhollow | YouTube

Myhollow.bandcamp.com | Apple Music | Spotify

“It has all the subtlety of two-ton anvil slamming down on a set of pearly whites! ” – Heavy Metal Time Machine

“Five pissed off Canadians ready to tear my head off! A welcome surprise.”- Power of Metal

“A staggeringly great job these boys are doing.”- Metal Talk

“I once read it was the test of the progressive band to take two wholly unrelated pieces of music and move seamlessly between them. My Hollow has that in spades, and diamonds, and clubs, and hearts.” – Glacially Musical

“On Borrowed Time is killer. True, it’s packed with a lot of influences, ranging from Pantera to Parkway Drive and more, but My Hollow still retain their own unique, bone-shaking, heavy sound. They’ve just been sure to include all of the best and dirtiest elements of heavy music.” – Skullnbones

“A heavy rabbit punch of an album.” – Hunter Young, Metal Machine

“They are a dynamic band, jamming along at 100mph, then cruising along to vast, deep sonic vistas that refresh the listener throughout the album (after On Borrowed Time, Cold Dark Days slows it down). They bounce around from different influences and spheres, but never staying long enough to wear out their welcome.” – Hunter Young, Metal Machine

“Canada’s My Hollow really set the metal underground on fire with their debut full-length entitled “On Borrowed Time”. This CD encompasses most every element of death metal and death-metal/core into the mix and the end result is one of the best releases I have heard this year. Definitely in the top 10.” -Akerthorpe, Encyclopedia Metallum

[Download EP Cover | Download EP Lyrics]

EP Title: Fighting The Monsters
Release Date: April 8, 2022
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Vultures (4:59)
2. Fighting The Monsters ft. Björn Strid (Soilwork) (4:19)
3. Hell Or High Water (6:26)
4. Faded Through (5:17)
5. The Iron Harvest (4:40)
EP Length: 25:41

EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: My Hollow
• All songs were written by: My Hollow
• Produced by: Greg Gallagher and Sean De Faria
• Mixed by: Tyler Williams @ Monolithic Productions
• Mastered by: Tyler Williams @ Monolithic Productions
• Album Artwork by: Jennifer White
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP Recording and Live Band Line Up:
Graham Gaudreault – Vocals
Angelo Giammattolo – Drums
Greg Gallagher – Guitar
Danio Pirrone – Guitar
Sean De Faria – Bass
Matt Williams – Keyboards

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The EP as a whole:

Lyrically, the album fits well together. Each song has its own struggle and perseverance. The main focus for each song was to have its own battle and its own victory. Each topic is different, each outcome is the same.

Track by track explained:

1. Vultures
When I wrote this song I wanted to write something brutally heavy and I had this kind of black metal fast tremolo guitar riff that just totally crushed. I wrote a couple of alternate parts that were cool, but didn’t have the feeling that I was going for. I would say that this song was probably one of the most difficult ones for me as I had to revisit it a couple of times. I am definitely happy with the finished product which made all the struggle worthwhile. (Greg – Guitar)

2. Fighting The Monsters:
This song came together like peas and carrots. I wanted to write a single that had huge sounding choruses and fast, hard hitting verses. We wanted some singing parts in the chorus and we were fortunate enough to have Bjorn of Soilwork completely kill it on this song. I was definitely aiming for a sound that a bigger variety of crowd may latch on to. (Greg – Guitar)

3. Hell Or High Water:
When I wrote the guitar parts for this song they ended up coming together really quickly. I remember feeling some stress and some loneliness at the time and I think that it comes through in the music. It’s also a lot different structurally than most of our songs, which is something that I always try to bring to the table. It also features a longer instrumental section nearing the end which also has gotten positive feedback from the crowd during live performances. Danio Pirrone added a pretty sweet guitar solo in place of the one originally written as a place holder, which is far more technical than My Hollow leads of old. The vocals that Graham added feed into the feel of the music as well, that feeling of unrest and longing for closure are evident in the lyrics. (Sean – Bass)

4. Faded Through:
This was one of the first songs I wrote coming off the release of the “And Now We Fall” single. I wanted to keep the same feel and evolve from that sound which was heavy on the keyboards. I had some basic ideas for the keys and when Matt got a hold of the song, he took it to the next level. The song really came together when we started jamming it out. I had a hard time coming up with an ending and Sean had this killer break down the fit perfectly which in turn allows us to do our trademark move, “The Slowbang,” when we play it live. If you’ve ever seen us play Cold Dark Days live, you’ll know what I’m talking about. (Greg – Guitar)

5. The Iron Harvest:
For me, this song was all about the ending. I actually wrote the song backwards in a sense. I had this killer idea for an ending of a song and what better way to start the song than to completely blast the fuck out of our forearms with a shit ton of tremolo picking. We jammed this song out for a while and with some solid ideas from the boys, this beast of a song was born. (Greg – Guitar)

This was my least favourite song, in truth, prior to Matt getting involved. The ending was awesome, but I wasn’t a fan of the beginning sequence until Matt added his parts in, which for me really improved the tune dramatically. He brought some outside-the-box ideas to parts I felt needed something extra and morphed it into one of my favourites tracks from this release. Danio Pirrone came into the studio and ripped a few lead parts on top of this tune that we could only dream of playing in a My Hollow song prior, this is only a small feature of what he is capable of, so it’s a taste of what’s to come from future My Hollow songs. (Sean – Bass)

L-R Angelo Giammattolo – Drums, Sean De Faria – Bass, Graham Gaudreault – Vocals, Greg Gallagher – Guitar, Matt Williams – Keyboards,
(not pictured in photo) Danio Pirrone – Guitar
Photo Credit – Brett Teskey

hollow: (1) a place or area that is lower than the area around it.
(2) an empty space inside of something.

The definitions of the word hollow describe My Hollow fittingly. With intense riffs and passages seamlessly giving way to lower, heavier parts in a lock-up, chunked out style with mutes leaving empty space in an otherwise chaotic sequence.

Based out of the Toronto area, My Hollow boasts a cast of independent metal journeymen, hungry to be heavier, tighter and more engaging with every song. Applying advice and drawing experience from performing alongside some of Canada’s biggest metal exports; The Agonist, Cryptopsy, Threat Signal, Beneath The Massacre among others. My Hollow as a whole can draw from a multitude of influences, not only from metal but from other genres as well, reflected in both their recorded releases as well as their live performance. Described by Danish webzine Power Of Metal as “five pissed off Canadians ready to tear my head off!” As well as “all the subtlety of a two-ton anvil slamming down on a set of pearly whites” by US based heavy metal blog, Heavy Metal Time Machine.

My Hollow has two official releases, 2012’s ‘Cold Dark Days EP’ featuring four demo versions of songs which were reworked and reimagined on 2014’s ‘On Borrowed Time’ full length release featuring My Hollow’s most refined and focused work to date.

Like any band, My Hollow has had its highs and lows. Being selected as a finalist for the annual Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2013 solidified My Hollow as one of Toronto’s, as well as Canada’s top metal acts and announced themselves to a broader spectrum of listeners. Although narrowly missing out on a spot to perform in Germany at heavy metal’s premier festival the experience proved to strengthen the bands resolve and galvanize their confidence in the process.

While the band’s recorded releases give the listener an idea of what My Hollow is about, the live performance is where My Hollow truly shine. “With a crushing wave of energy, and sound, My Hollow filled the venue with their effervescent presence. The lads never disappoint on stage,” is how Toronto based metal publication Metal Master Kingdom described their experience.

With a new EP “Fighting The Monsters”, which includes guest vocals from Bjorn Strid (Soilwork) due out in 2022 and an ever-evolving sound and live performance, My Hollow strive to become an ever-present staple in the Canadian and global metal scene and will stop at nothing to leave you hollow, and wanting more.

EP Recording and Live Band Line Up:
Graham Gaudreault – Vocals
Angelo Giammattolo – Drums
Greg Gallagher – Guitar
Danio Pirrone – Guitar
Sean De Faria – Bass
Matt Williams – Keyboards

Discography:
2022 – Fighting The Monsters (EP)
2020 – iSolation (Single)
2018 – And Now We Fall (Single)
2015 – On Borrowed Time (LP)
2013 – Cold Dark Days (EP)

Shared Stage with:
The Agonist, Beyond Creation, Cryptopsy, Soilwork, Unearth, Battlecross, Fit For An Autopsy, Wretched, War Of Ages, SkullFist, Neck Of The Woods, Operus, Kill Devil Hill, Vital Remains, Warbringer, Beneath The Massacre. As well as (relatively) local bands: Insurrection, Centuries Of Decay, Sludgehammer, Astaroth Incarnate, BornBroken, Lutharo, Tortured Saint, Burning The Day.

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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

1. The guitar and vocal tracking for the album were engineered by both Greg Gallagher and Sean De Faria. The drums were recorded by Tyler Williams at Monolithic Productions, who also mixed and mastered the album. Every band is on a budget, the more money you can save doing things yourself the better, so long as the end product is acceptable. That money can be used for other ventures like promotion, music videos and merchandise.

2. All artwork from the last 10 years has been done by Jennifer White, the wife of our vocalist, Graham. She has made so many amazing pieces over the years and has really made us look good visually. She also created the storyboard for the music video for ‘Vultures,’ as well as creating all of the puppets, props and backgrounds by hand, all while serving as de facto director for the video. We are very fortunate to have her around, My Hollow wouldn’t have been the same without her.

3. We have a number of “Easter Eggs” and hidden inside jokes without our content. A lot revolve around Angelo’s obsession with the number ’11.’ For instance, whenever we can we change the double-L’s in My Hollow to My Ho11ow, or whenever we have a music video we’ll have things in the background, like in the music video for “On Borrowed Time,” the clock is set to 11:11. Also, on one of our recordings, Graham said ‘Meow’ instead of ‘Now,’ in homage to the cult movie classic “Super Toppers.”

0 Rockshots Records – Out Now! Swedish Prog Power HOLLOW’s New Album “Tower”

November 26, 2021
by Asher
· Hollow · HOLLOW - ROCKSHOTS RECORDS · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 26, 2021

Rockshots Records – Out Now! Swedish Prog Power HOLLOW’s New Album “Tower”

HOLLOW, lead by Andreas Stoltz (ex-Binary Creed) has a new album entitled “Tower” out now as of Friday, November 26th via Rockshots Records. The fourth full-length from the Swedish prog power act follows 2019’s “Between Eternities of Darkness”, which marked the band’s return after a 20-year hiatus since unleashing the 1999 album “Architects of The Mind” via Nuclear Blast Records.

Featuring 10 tracks, “Tower” is a story album best listened to as a whole, which tells a tale of transformation with its blend of progressive metal/rock, power, melodic death, and thrash elements. Andrea Stoltz is accompanied by drummer Stalder Zantos who also appeared on “Between Eternities of Darkness”.

“Working with Stalder Zantos has been a more continuous element in writing the material for Tower than on Between Eternities of Darkness and this has definitely influenced the outcome as has contributed more on this album than on the previous one,“ adds Stoltz.

On HOLLOW‘s “Architect of the Mind” artificial intelligence and creation were the topics of discussion, for “Between Eternities of Darkness” parenthood and tragedy were the subject matter, and now for “Tower” the concept of inner and outer freedom is explored. It’s also about belonging and transcendence and Stoltz hopes these are things that most people can relate to.

“The relating bit is important since art – regardless of form – is a meeting of emotions and ideas. It needs to find something to resonate within the person who takes part in it. When asked, I find it hard to describe the music, but it’s metal. It has distorted guitars, double bass drums and harks back to bands like Judas Priest and Queensryche. But there is also quite a bit of contemporary metal on Tower. Since this is a concept album with the ambition of conveying a story, listening to it as a whole is encouraged. I hope you can find something that resonates with you on it. Hopefully, HOLLOW’s fans will be able to trace today’s music back to Modern Cathedral and Architect of the Mind. I’ve made an effort to keep it as straightforward and simple as possible. I think most fans will have no trouble recognizing it as HOLLOW.” comments Stoltz.

“Tower” is available via Rockshots Records at the following links:

Album Pre-save – https://bfan.link/the-tower
CD pre-order – https://bit.ly/hollow_cd

Lyric Video – Every Drop of My Blood – https://youtu.be/3pNBXUwrn2k

Track Listing:
1. Birth (3:45)
2. The Tower (3:25)
3. Guardian (3:49)
4. The Waiting Is Over (3:26)
5. Destroyer of Worlds (3:38)
6. Every Drop of My Blood (3:58)
7. Sunrise (3:29)
8. A Home Forgotten (3:30)
9. Nation of Man (3:42)
10. Wander On (3:39)
Album Length: 36:24

For more info:
Roc kshots.eu
Facebook.com/hollowsweden
Instagram.com/hollowsweden
Twitter.com/hollowsweden

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0 Out Now! Vancouver’s ANARCHEON’s New EP Has A “Scary Tale” To Tell You!

November 26, 2021
by Asher
· Anarcheon · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 26, 2021

Out Now! Vancouver’s ANARCHEON’s New EP Has A “Scary Tale” To Tell You!

L-R – Sylvain Maltais – Bass, Mike Watson – Guitar, Mac White – Drums, Kaija Krimson – Vox
Photo Credit – James Weekes Productions

Out Now! Vancouver, Canada’s Anarcheon has a “Scary Tale” to tell you on their new three-track EP. Delivering a creepy, but groovy vibe, their EP “Scary Tale” takes you through a vampiric journey into the dark side of Anarcheon. The EP tells the story of a woman transitioning into a blood-thirsty beast who obsessively desires her lady lover, but only to realize once she is turned, she is someone she never imagined she could be.

The EP has been in the works for a while and it’s lyrically very different from what Anarcheon have released in the past, but keeps that groovy instrumental element they have honed. These new songs are all horror-based and blood lustful, but with a twist of metaphorical magic.

“We are excited to showcase what we have been brewing up. With bassist Sylvain being our main writer, this has taken a turn in the direction we have always needed to go in. Get ready for some scrap metal! Kaija our vocalist and lyricist tends to write very emotionally and personally. A lot of writing in the past has been the struggle to find yourself with the ever-impending doom of meaninglessness and hopelessness. We are hoping to get everyone grooving and moshing, but also leave you with a sense of fright and uneasiness. Like ‘what’d this demonic gal just say?!'” adds the band.

One can as well take this EP as a metaphor for someone very lost in love and what is right and wrong. Those who could feel like they can be two different people once they have suffered a tragedy or heartbreak, which can result in self-loathing and guilt that could ruin someone and/or can be seen to protect themselves by turning off their consciousness hence feeling superhuman with no emotions to weigh you down.

Bassy, and groovy, Anarcheon is suitable for fans of Sepultura, The Agonist and Carcass.

“Scary Tale” is now available as of November 26th, 2021 on the following platforms: Anarcheon.bandcamp.com, Spotify, Apple Music.

Music Video – Transyldrainia – https://youtu.be/Hz6VyzzxPbY

Track Listing:
1. Transyldrainia (4:28)
2. Vlad to the Bone
3. Scary Tale (6:19)
EP Length:

For more info:
Facebook.com/anarcheonband
Instagram.com/Anarcheonband
Twitter.com/Anarcheonband
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0 Streaming Now! Montreal’s WARCALL’s Second EP of 2021 “Dead End Pt. 2”, EP Stream Premiere via Metal-Rules, “Dead End Pt. 2” Out Friday, November 26th via Plan B Music

November 25, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · Warcall

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 25, 2021

Streaming Now! Montreal’s WARCALL’s Second EP of 2021 “Dead End Pt. 2”

EP Stream Premiere via Metal-Rules

“Dead End Pt. 2” Out Friday, November 26th via Plan B Music

L-R – Phil – Drums, Gord – Vocals / Bass, Mat – Guitar, JC – Guitar
Photo Credit / Artwork: Timur Khabirov

Set to unleash their second EP of 2021, “Dead End Pt.2” on Friday, November 26th, Montreal thrashers WarCall is streaming the record in full via its premiere on Metal-Rules HERE.

With 2021 coming to a close soon, WarCall is not done just yet… they still have more fight in them and a fury of metal to inject into the moshpit with the second part of their Dead End EP series.

Standing up for all the fights we are fighting on a daily basis. WarCall represents the struggle in life and the challenges we have to rise to. We get called to war every day and it is up to us to step up and face our fears. The DIY Canadian quartet heeds this mantra, consistently pushing boundaries with their fast and dramatic metal music.

Releasing via their own label Plan B Music, the beginning of the “Dead End” series, Pt.1 was unveiled in April, which was in-your-face, old-school-inspired metal, whereas Pt. 2 is more progressive and atmospheric.

The band comments:

“Overall, the two EPs together are a collection of 9 songs, 9 stories about struggle. We have let the events of 2020 influence the process and the mood of the two EPs, while still aiming for a timeless production that will age well in time. The title and artwork represent the doom and gloom of life in the year 2020 and how the human race reacts in the face of death and uncertainty. With the impossibility to meet to even take a band picture, WarCall presents themselves as fictional post-apocalyptic warriors, a subtle comment and nod to the current events that marked the year 2020. And while more atmospheric in their nature, the 5 songs from Dead End pt. 2 are delivered in a raw package. At first, we wanted to work on the songs a little more in order to achieve a different atmosphere than Dead End pt. 1. We experimented with sounds and textures to add in the places we thought needed it, but each time, we preferred the original version. In the end, we chose to go ahead with the songs as they are in their purest form.”

Totally authentic, with a wide range of influences ranging from old-school death and thrash metal, WarCall is recommended for fans of Testament, Exodus, Anthrax and Dissection.

“Dead End Pt. 2” will only be released digitally on November 26, 2021 via Plan B Music on Warcallmetal.bandcamp.com, Spotify, Apple Music.

Music Videos:
Intoxicated (off Dead End Pt. 2) – https://youtu.be/QWja28-Ut3o
The Chase (off Dead End Pt. 1) – https://youtu.be/vsTqL77jAeQ

Track Listing – Dead End Pt. 2 (released Nov 26th):
1. Intoxicated (3:36)
2. Black Amber (4:59)
3. Off Road (4:03)
4. Control Denied (3:37)
5. Venom (6:12)
EP Length: 22:30

Track Listing – Dead End Pt. 1 (released April 23rd):
1. Reckless (4:19)
2. Death Wish (8:00)
3. 800x (3:42)
4. The Chase (4:41)
EP Length: 20:44

EP and Live Band Line Up:
Gord – Bass and Vocals
Phil – Drums
Mat – Guitars
JC – Guitars

For more info:
Facebook.com/warcallband
Instagram.com/warcallband
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0 Rockshots Records – Finland’s AMOTH (ft.Ensiferum’s Pekka Montin) Posts New Lyric Video “It Aint’ Over Yet”, New Album “The Hour Of The Wolf” Out Jan 28, 2022

November 25, 2021
by Asher
· Amoth (Rockshots Records) · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 25, 2021

Rockshots Records – Finland’s AMOTH (ft.Ensiferum’s Pekka Montin) Posts New Lyric Video “It Aint’ Over Yet”

New Album “The Hour Of The Wolf” Out Jan 28, 2022

Finland’s Amoth featuring Pekka Montin of Ensiferum on vocals are sharing their second single “It Aint’s Over Yet” off their forthcoming album “The Hour Of The Wolf” due out on January 28, 2022.

“This is a full-scale thrash attack with no mercy! This is about school bullying or bullying in general. We are totally against bullying! Unfortunately, it’s a thing that’s going on all around the world. Remember if you’re a bully that it may be over for you but it ain’t over for the victim. Things might get ugly if the bullied person decides to retaliate…” adds the band.

“It Ain’t Over Yet” can be heard via its lyric video https://youtu.be/FQYTtROb8dk

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3cOp2y1

Amoth is a melodic progressive heavy metal band from Helsinki, Finland. Their third studio album “The Hour Of The Wolf” is a huge leap forward compared to their previous recordings “Revenge” (2016), “Crossing Over” (2011), “Wounded Faith (EP) (2008).

“This is by far our best album yet! Superior performances from all of the musicians. Much better production and songwriting. It’s not a fast-food album. Some of the songs are quite complex so it takes probably more than one listen to really get into!” comments Amoth guitarist and main songwriter Tomi Ihanamäki.

Amoth’s roots are strongly founded on 80’s heavy metal, but branch out in different directions with elements from progressive rock, thrash, and even jazz brought to the table.

The new album features Pekka Montin of Ensiferum once again as the lead vocalist and for the first time, there are also keyboards on an Amoth recording. Fans can expect insane vocals and virtuoso-like playing from all members of the band. The nine songs are very diverse, taking sudden twists and turns into unexplored territory. Amoth even offers up two Steve Vai / Joe Satriani-style instrumentals on this new full-length with tracks “Wind Serenade Part I” and “Wind Serenade Part II”.

Amoth‘s new album “The Hour of The Wolf” is recommended for fans of Iron Maiden, King Diamond, Testament, Megadeth, Joe Satriani.

CD pre-order – https://bit.ly/TheHourOfTheWolf_CD
Digital pre-save – https://bfan.link/the-hour-of-the-wolf
Music Video – The Man Who Watches The World Burn – https://youtu.be/GXAlEnnzfSM

Track Listing:
1. Alice (4:46)
2. The Man Who Watches The World Burn (6:57)
3. Wounded Faith (4:31)
4. Wind Serenade Part I (2:02)
5. Wind Serenade Part II (5:20)
6. We Own The Night (5:34)
7. It Ain’t Over Yet (3:27)
8. Traces In The Snow (6:26)
9. The Hour of The Wolf (7:27)
Album Length: 46:34

For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Amothband.com
Facebook.com/amothband
Instagram.com/amothband

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0 Bam&Co.Heavy – Canada’s Nova Spei Drop New Video “Sorcière” Off New Album “Sequentis”

November 25, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · Nova Spei (Bam&Co. Heavy)

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Montreal, QC – November 25, 2021

Bam&Co.Heavy – Canada’s Nova Spei Drop New Video “Sorcière” Off New Album “Sequentis”

L-R – Nicolas Dumais (Bass/BackVocal) | Julien De Carufel (Drums) | Dany Duplessis (Singer/Screamer)
Stéphane Filion (Lead Guitarist) | Dany Soucy (Rhythm Guitarist/Ambiant Lead)
Photo Credit – Claude Prud’Homme – Studio-017

“Sorcière” is the third single off of Quebec’s Nova Spei recently released second album “Sequentis”. This sophomore record is more cohesive than their previous one, their 2017 self-titled debut. On this new album, they stay high energy, focusing on how they will translate their music to the stage.

The majority of Nova Spei’s lyrics focus on relatable experiences that people have regularly in their lives. They describe the meaning behind “Sorcière”:

“We created this album as a more ‘’metal’’ album, with lots of energy and powerful riffs. The summary of the single is that it represents our vices, our weaknesses, which can lead to an unhealthy relationship.”

A groovy undertone meets progressive, catchy riffs, compiled with aggressive vocals belting out the French lyrics. It’s accessible, but edgy enough to suit a discerning metalhead. It is heavier than their previous one, but will still be familiar to their current fans. They have a wide range of influences that combine to result in memorable, heavy music.

The djenty French metal is recommended for fans of Architects, Gojira and Deftones.

The music video for “Sorcière” can be seen and heard via its premiere on TheCirclePit YouTube channel – https://youtu.be/KfPMCk2tj4I

“Sequentis” is now out via Quebec label Bam&Co-Heavy. The album was written and produced by Nova Spei plus mixed and mastered by Anthony Chognard along with the album artwork done by Filip Ivanovic.

Album stream and download Novaspei.bandcamp.com, Spotify, Apple Music, Bam&Co.Heavy Online Store.

Previous Videos:
Music Video – “Qui Sème Le Vent” – https://youtu.be/F8o8o9QYv70
Music Video – “Assez” – https://youtu.be/K1gm_Z0KCB0

Track Listing:
1. Animal (3:36)
2. Génération Perdue (3:55)
3. Assez (3:25)
4. La Proie (5:07)
5. Sorcière (3:40)
6. Digitalisé (3:50)
7. Nouvel Espoir (4:07)
8. Damné (3:32)
9. Qui Sème Le Vent (3:40)
10. Tête Dure (3:26)
11. Mal Incarné (4:26)
12. Démocratie Bafouée (3:39)
Album Length: 46:26

Album and Live Band Line Up:
Dany Soucy (Rhythm Guitarist / Founder)
Dany Duplessis (Singer/Screamer)
Julien De Carufel (Drums)
Nicolas Dumais (Bass/Back Vocal)
Stéphane Filion (Lead Guitarist)

For more info:
NovaSpei.com
Facebook.com/NovaSpei
Twitter.com/NovaSpeiBand
Instagram.com/novaspei
EPK

About:
NOVA SPEI, is a Francophone progressive metal band from Montreal Quebec. They were formed in 2012 by Dany Soucy (guitar) (Dook, Legion) and in 2014, Nicolas Dumais (bass) and Dany Duplessis (vocals) joined the lineup. Stéphane Filion (guitar) joined the band in August 2018 while Julien De Carufel (drums) arrived in August 2021.

In 2014, Nicolas Dumais (bass) and Dany Duplessis (vocals. Stéphane Filion (guitar) joined the formation in August 2018 while Julien De Carufel (drums) arrived in August 2021.

The band is a heavy sound coming from the guitar and the drums reminiscent of Deftones, Meshuggah and Tesseract. Vocals are influenced by Killswitch Engage, Staind, and Breaking Benjamin. The progressive side on the bass is inspired by Dream Theater and Porcupine Tree.

Their rhythms depict texts that leave room for reflection. A reflective metal with a Djent flavor.

They presented their first album “Éponyme” 2017. In 2019, they were tour support for Anonmyus’ 30th anniversary Quebec tour of the same group, which added to their 50 date tour to promote the debut album.

The production and direction of their first full length were done in the band’s home studio in Champlain, QC, and it was mixed/produced/mastered in France by Anthony Chognard (Smash Hit Combo, CHSprod). Their lead single “The Man with 1000 Smiles” is in constant rotation on Quebec RadioX 98.1FM and their song “Ma Muse” can be heard during the Canadiens hockey games at the Centre Bell in Montreal.

2019 marked the beginning of the recording of their second album, which is entitled “Sequentis”, which will be released on November 12, 2021 via label Bam & Co Heavy.

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“Une pièce qui a tout ce qui faut pour devenir un classique du métal québécois. Des phrases percutantes et pleine de sens sur une musique lourde à souhait.” – Ondes Chocs

“Nova Spei : Nouvel espoir sur la scène métallique au Québec” – Voir

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0 Originally hailing from Korriban, but now stranded in Atlanta, Georgia Star Wars Themed Death Metal Ecryptus Posts Teaser For EP “Kyr’am Beskar’gam” Coming January 14th via SBDC Records (Slamming Brutal Death Community) #THISISTHEWAY

November 25, 2021
by Asher
· Ecryptus · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 25, 2021

Star Wars Themed Death Metal ECRYPTUS Posts Teaser For EP “Kyr’am Beskar’gam” Coming January 2022

New EP “Kyr’am Beskar’gam” Out January 14th via SBDC Records (Slamming Brutal Death Community)

Originally hailing from Korriban, but now stranded in Atlanta, Georgia, Ecryptus plays Star Wars themed death metal and they have a new EP ready for metalheads across the galaxy. The release of “Kyr’am Beskar’gam” (Mandalorian for “Death Metal”) follows two demos (2002/2004); The Continuum LP (2005); Astral Crusades EP (2008) and a 7-inch single Rancorous (2018/2020). Each of these tells tales of the Dark side and its crusade against the tyranny of the rebel forces.

On “Kyr’am Beskar’gam”, four force reckoning tracks will tell stories of the Canon Arcane and will urge you to conscript to the dark side. The EP is due out January 14, 2022 via SBDC Records (Slamming Brutal Death Community).

Listen to the following EP teaser and feel the force flow through your veins – https://youtu.be/D49WF5Lr0Vg

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 epic Imperial galactic death metal of Ecryptus is recommended for fans of Morbid Angel, Immolation, and Suffocation.

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
Twitter.com/ecryptus
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0 \m/\m/ Hails Horns \m/\m/ Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs #5 bone tower – No Funeral Records !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, November 23, 2021

November 24, 2021
by Asher
· Bone Tower (No Funeral Records / Fresh Outbreak Records)

\m/\m/ Hails Horns \m/\m/ Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs #5 bone tower – No Funeral Records !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, November 23, 2021 https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2021-11-23

0 Rockshots Records – Blue Hour Ghosts and Shining’s Jørgen Munkeby Honour Freddie Mercury w/ Queen Cover “I’m Going Slightly Mad”

November 24, 2021
by Asher
· Blue Hour Ghosts · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 24, 2021

Rockshots Records – Blue Hour Ghosts and Shining’s Jørgen Munkeby Honour Freddie Mercury w/ Queen Cover “I’m Going Slightly Mad”

After their successful second album “Due” (Dynamit! on Rock Hard, 12/15 on Legacy magazine, Hot album on Metalitalia.com in Feb. ‘21) Blue Hour Ghosts return with a powerful and classy cover of the dark and experimental Queen masterpiece “I’m Going Slightly Mad”. The track is once again produced by Giuseppe “Dualized” Bassi (Fear Factory) and features a guest appearance of the talented multi-instrumentalist Jørgen Munkeby of Shining on saxophone. The cover song is meant to honor the great Freddie Mercury on the 30th anniversary of his passing (Nov 24, 1991).

YouTube – https://youtu.be/G_ViAo16LrQ
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/30QnkcD

The band comments:

“Despite our influences drawing from a very wide spectrum of metal, rock and pop subgenres, Queen has always been a major influence for all of us, and fully embody the spirit with which we make music: no boundaries, no clichés, total freedom, eclectic and elegant, while keeping themselves extremely effective, enjoyable and accessible. We wanted to honor the 30th anniversary of Freddie’s passing with something special, so we dared to give our take on one of the darkest, most sophisticated, and enigmatic songs of Queen’s discography. We were joined in this endeavor by none less than the great Jørgen Munkeby of Shining (Nor), who graced the song with a stellar performance on saxophone. And, more than ever before, this time our producer Giuseppe Bassi acted as our seventh Ghost and helped us give the track its unique, twisted, and modern feel. We hope that all of our fans and all Queen fans all over the world will enjoy our tribute to the One and Only.”

BLUE HOUR GHOSTS’ latest album “Due” was released on Feb 12th, 2021 and is the follow up to their 2016 self-titled debut album. Teaming up once again with Giuseppe “Dualized” Bassi (session musician for Fear Factory, Grenouer, Levania, Noveria), BHG’s “Due” is their sophomore effort continuing their blend of progressive, classic, gothic metal, and alternative rock.

Taking a fresh, powerful, and intense melodic assault, “Due” depicts a wide range of soundscapes ranging from full metal aggression to soft, acoustic atmospheres, passing through infectious and catchy hooks and refrains that will enthrall any music addict, along with sophisticated layered arrangements to satisfy the most demanding palates. Throughout the 9 songs, all the ghosts hiding in the blue hour are made alive in the deep and heartfelt narration provided by both music and lyrics, offering a unique and compelling listening experience.

CD pre-order – http://bit.ly/Due_CD
Digital Album – https://backl.ink/143813663

Videos:
Walking Backwards – YouTube (Visualizer)
On Black Clouds”- YouTube (Music Video)
Shine – YouTube (Lyric Video)

Track Listing:
1. Walking Backwards (4:01)
2. On Black Clouds (3:45)
3. Dead in August (5:12)
4. Damn Wrong (4:23)
5. Shine (5:19)
6. Fearless (4:00)
7. Lower the Wires (3:57)
8. Disheartened (4:27)
9. Involved/Bored (3:52)
Album Length: 39:00

Album Credits:
Ricky DC – Vocals
Diego Angeli – Guitars
Francesco Poggi – Guitars
Simome Pedrazzi – Keyboards
Matteo Malmusi – Bass
Andrew Gunner – Drums

Produced by Giuseppe “Dualized” Bassi for dysFUNCTION Productions
Recorded and Engineered by Giuseppe Bassi
Mixed and Mastered by Giuseppe Bassi
All music and lyrics written by Blue Hour Ghosts
Additional arrangements, keyboards, sound design and programming by Giuseppe Bassi
Artwork concept and paintings by Blue Hour Ghosts
Band photos by Patrizia Cogliati – Musicphoto
Graphic layout by Francesca Dalla Costa – Secondalinea Officine Creative

Discography:
Blue Hour Ghosts (Buil2Kill Records, 2016)
Do You Believe in Ghosts? (Live) (Buil2Kill Records, 2018)
Due (Rockshots Records, 2021)

More Info:
Rockshots.eu
Facebook.com/bluehourghosts
Twitter.com/bluehourghosts
Instagram.com/bluehourghosts
Bluehourghosts.com

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“One of the best debut albums since a while in the melodic metal world. An album complete in itself, but with every track standing strong on its own as well.” – Lords of Metal (NL), 80/100

“A damn strong output, super catchy, with cool melodies and also varied, proggy, exciting and with great vocals, and all this as the debut. All attention!” – Crossfire Metal (DE), 85/100

“This band knows how to rock in a very catchy way!” – White Room (NL)

“Blue Hour Ghosts burst upon the scene with a flaming debut album, bringing out a breath of adrenaline and a compelling mix of modern prog, classic metal, aggressive rock and spine-chilling melodic traits” – Rock Hard Italy (IT), 8/10

“This is really a cool record, nothing is missing! Blue Hour Ghosts succeed right away from their first chapter.” – Metal Hammer (IT), 82/100

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