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0 Metal Temple Kill The Imposter – The Violence Sessions “”The Violence Sessions” are twenty minutes of some of the best breakdowns, vocal lines and drumbeats in a deathcore album this year. Perfectly mixing elements of Hardcore and Beatdown into their unique Deathcore sound, I’m very excited to see what this band will continue to produce in the future. KILL THE IMPOSTER are proof that Florida isn’t finished providing the world with great Metal bands.”
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0 Rockshots Records Signs Brazilian Multi-Instrumentalist Lucas Barbosa For TERRA’s Debut Album “Hypercube”
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Montreal, QC – June 30, 2021
For fans of Angra, Nightwish, Metallica
Rockshots Records Signs Brazilian Multi-Instrumentalist Lucas Barbosa For TERRA’s Debut Album “Hypercube”
Rockshots Records is proud to announce their signing of Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Lucas Barbosa for the release of his studio project Terra and its debut album “Hypercube”.
Terra is a musical, audiovisual and artistic experience that translates the personality and experiences of Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist Lucas Barbosa, resulting in a musical journey for those who love music and adventure.
“The idea of Terra was always there, I believe. I have been composing and writing songs since I was 15. I needed a platform to structure and back these songs. This platform should allow me to combine some passions of mine: folk and metal music, traveling and photography. When I was around 20, I came up with the concept of TERRA, a project that would combine all the influences that made the musician and the person I am, in an organic manner, which would allow me to tell my stories of discoveries and exploration, including my experiences traveling through Brazil and throughout the world. It took about 10 years to actually find the environment and opportunity to bring this idea to life by recording Hypercube and kick-starting this journey.” comments Barbosa.
Terra’s first record is the outcome of the combination of elements put together to tell a story of a journey of growth and self-discovery, that frankly, could be the tale of every human being at some point in their lives. There are ten songs to paint a picture of the artist’s personality and explore each step of the way with the respective deserved depth. Although heavy metal is the glue that unites all the musical nuances presented on this album, “Hypercube” does not shy away from a rich range of influences such as American Bluegrass, Country Music, Classic Rock, Classical Music, Western Folk, traditional Brazilian, Caipira and Sertanejo music along with passages of Samba, Capoeira, Bossa Nova and many others to convey its message. Lucas Barbosa was responsible for playing almost all instruments, including rhythm and lead guitars in all their forms (electric, classical, 6 string, 12 string), bass, Brazilian guitar (or Viola Caipira), Andean guitar (or Charango), Pan flute (Andean flute), Thai bong, harmonica, castanets, moringa, whistle, piano and percussions, in addition to singing all the songs.
Terra‘s debut album“Hypercube” is due out November 2021.
The first single will be released on July 27th.
Album Credits:
All songs & Lyrics written by Lucas Barbosa
All Instruments, except drums, played by Lucas Barbosa, including Vocals, Guitars, Bass guitars, 6-string and 12-string Acoustic Guitars, Brazilian Guitar, Andean Guitar, Pan Flutes, Harmonicas, Piano and Percussions
Drums recorded by Alex Cristopher
Produced, Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Thiago Bianchi at Fusão Studios in São Paulo, Brazil.
Cover art Concept by Lucas Barbosa
Art by Carlos Fidelis
More info:
Rockshots.eu
Facebook.com/TerraLucasBarbosa
Instagram.com/terramusictrip
Youtube.com/user/luccaflorenzzo
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0 EPK – Ravenous – Hubris (2021) (Feast Beast Records/Spiritual Beast)
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For fans of Blind Guardian, Falconer, Powerwolf, Sabaton, Unleash the Archers
Album Title: Hubris
Release Date: October 22, 2021
Label: Feast Beast Records
Distribution: Universal Music Japan & Spiritual Beast (Asia), CDBaby (Online)
“Lyrically, the album tells 10 stories from various sources all surrounding Hubris, the notion of arrogance and the hunger for power, resulting in the demise of the story’s main characters – beneath the surface, hidden messages are scattered throughout various lyrical lines that pertain to the band’s real-life experiences. Musically, the album is the marriage of European Anthemic Power Metal and American Speed Metal, with a penchant for speed and aggression accentuating the dynamics of the music.” – Ravenous
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“#2 on Top 30 Power Metal Albums of 2021”- Last Rites
“one to watch in the power metal scene” – Bravewords
“Hubris is absolutely teeming with chest-swelling energy and, well, hubris, which matches the comprehensive theme of arrogance leading to collapse explored by songs that emphasize everything from Street Fighter (Akuma / “Die 1,000 Deaths”), Goethe’s Der Erlkonig (“The Alder Queen”), and Steven Erikson’s remarkable Malazan series (“Bridgeburners”). R.A. Voltaire’s voice is deep and roaring—along the lines of someone like Jake Rogers of Visigoth—and he knows how to deliver a vocal hook. Surrounding him are the three remaining members who equal that power by kicking out an explosive energy via notably brisk riffing, aggressive drumming, and just enough ripping melody to prettify the corners. In short, Hubris absolutely is a power metal album custom-built for fans and bystanders alike. But even more so, it should be a case study for just how far a band can get when their vision and aptitude is heroic enough to overcome all the obstacles that typically damn those less committed into obscurity.” – Last Rites
“Calgary’s Ravenous have fused their flamboyant cross-breeding of European power metal and early ‘80s US speed metal, using it like a sharp ’n’ shiny scythe to forge their way through the crowded underground. Past accomplishments have included tours and gigs with Delain, Alestorm, Hammerfall, Striker and Powerglove with festival appearances and headliners interspersed in between. Considering all of the above, it shouldn’t come as a surprise a large part of this quintet’s musical vocabulary involved loving it speedy, epic, melodically grandiose while having a sword waving good time in the process.” – Decibel Magazine
“Ravenous aren’t afraid to put it all out there; symphonic assaults blend with all-out thrash metal, underpinned by some of the most enthusiastic power metal of the year. From start to finish Hubris is chock full of anthemic and contagious fist-pumping, head-banging songs featuring dramatic vocals and shredding solos. Power metal fans rejoice: Hubris is a worthy addition to your collection.” – Heavy Music Headquarters
“A great album of Power Metal, and even more. 9.5/10” – Metal Express Radio
“a sparkling speed metal fuelled power metal rampage, raising fists high, banging heads hard, and causing fans everywhere to roar out loud with delight. 5/5” – Metal-Roos
“a sparkling speed metal fuelled power metal rampage, raising fists high, banging heads hard, and causing fans everywhere to roar out loud with delight.10/10” – Metal Gods TV
“Hubris reminds me of early Dragonforce (the faster numbers) and Orden Ogan (the mid-paced material) though the songwriting is a notch or two below those bands currently. This is a solid second album from Ravenous, who display significant upside, and fans of the aforementioned bands will want to give it spin. 3.75/5” – The Metal Crypt
“From its tension building crescendo of an intro to its lightning quick pace, ‘…Of Beasts And Faust’ is a glorious rampage of speed blended power metal, setting land speed records left right and centre.” – Frenzy Fire
“Ignoring Ravenous E.H. would be as foolish as turning your back on Arya Stark” – Tinnitist
“Ravenous is not your squeaky clean, hyper-active, frilly shirts with puffy sleeves, keyboard-driven, ballerina, musical-box type of Power Metal, but more your mud and blood and grime with style” – Metal Rules
“A power metal album with enough to the longstanding traditions that makes the style fun and exciting for those who crave melodies and hooks” – Metal Observer
“Everything is here and there are no weaknesses. A real gem that will be written for years! I am waiting for more! Until then, “repeat” remains!” – Power Metal Warrior
“An abundance of Power Metal motifs that blend into a more or less captivating musical waterfall” – Metal Forever
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Album Title: Hubris
Release Date: October 22, 2021
Label: Feast Beast Records
Distribution: Universal Music Japan & Spiritual Beast (Asia), CDBaby (Online)
Track Listing:
1. Carnage in Carthage (4:37)
2. Astral Elixir (5:16)
3. Son of Storms (4:33)
4. Die 1000 Deaths (5:24)
5. Bridgeburner (6:10)
6. The Alder Queen (3:17)
7. March of Hunger (4:47)
8. Claw is the Law (5:24)
9. Onwards & Upwards (4:09)
10. …Of Beasts and Faust (10:21)
Total Length 53:57
Japanese Version Exclusives
11. Cakaw Te Partiro (Bonus) – 3:13
12. 一瞬千撃 (Bonus) – 5:25
Total Length 62:34
Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Ravenous E.H.
• All songs written by: R. A. Voltaire (Music: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12. Lyrics: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12), Jake Wright (Music: 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Lyrics: 2, 5, 7), Skyler Mills (Music: 7), Francesco Sartori (Music: 11), Lucio Quarantotto (Lyrics: 11)
• Produced by: R. A. Voltaire, Jake Wright
• Mixed by: Fredrik Nordström
• Mastered by: Fredrik Nordström
• Album Artwork by: Moch Luthfi (LuthSlaughterArt)
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Album Band Line Up:
R. A. Voltaire: Lead Vocals (1-12), Backing Vocals (1-12), Acoustic Guitar (9), Guitar Solo (10)
Jake Wright: Rhythm Guitar (1-12), Lead Guitar, (1-12), Guitar Solo (1-12), Acoustic Guitar (3, 5, 8, 10), Gang Vocals (1, 4, 7, 8, 10)
Skyler Mills: Guitar Solo (2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12)
Chris Valax: Bass Guitar (1-12)
Dave Crnkovic: Drums (1-12)
Daniel Carpenter: Orchestration (1-12), Piano (9), Guitar solo (10)
Heinrich Yoshio: Guitar Solo (4, 12)
Nina Osegueda: Lead Vocals (6)
Wolfbeard O’Brady: Lead Vocals, Gang Vocals, Accordion (8)
Deckhard Cordwain: Mandolin (8)
Smithy Crow: Gang Vocals (8)
Mathias Blad: Lead Vocals (9)
Vincent Jones: Lead Vocals (10)
Sam Wright: Banjo (10), Gang vocals (1, 4, 7, 8, 10)
Elly Uz: Gang vocals (1, 4, 7, 8, 10)
Live Band Line Up:
R. A. Voltaire: Vocals
Jake Wright: Guitar
Skyler Mills: Guitar
Chris Valax: Bass
Dave Crnkovic: Drums
Discography:
2021 – Hubris (LP)
2019 – Eat the Fallen (LP)
2019 – Conquering the Sun (Single)
2017 – Eternal Hunger (EP)
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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:
1. The working title of the album before it came together was “Symphony of Savagery” which was a play off of the juxtaposition of aggressive metal music with sophisticated orchestration. After the album took form, Ravenous struggled to come up with an appropriate title for this album for months. When they realized that each song had underlying themes of Hubris, arrogance, and personal actions leading to one’s downfall… they realized the title had been there all along
2. Ravenous had custom live outfits created for them in 2019 by Kim Dylla from Kylla Custom Rockwear (Abbath, Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy, Candlemass, Carcass, Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, it’s a long list…) , only to get to use them a small handful of times before the world shut down amidst the COVID-19 pandemic! They should see the stage again soon..
3. Ravenous’ photo shoot for this album was interrupted by a grizzly bear! They scared it away by yelling THE CLAW IS THE LAW!
4. Robert Kukla was editing the vocals for this album at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden. Fredrik Nordstrom heard the songs and reached out to Ravenous to hire him to mix and master the album, Quoted saying “this is the cheesiest thing I’ve ever heard… I HAVE to mix this!”.
5. Nearly the entire ‘Hubris’ album – along with a handful of unused tracks – was written in approximately 2 weeks by Rav and Jake at the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown in March and April 2019, and then further refined and augmented over the following months. The dark atmosphere, tension, and aggressive nature of many of the songs have to do with the uncertainty and anxiety they were feeling at the time.
L – R: Ravenous Current Line Up | Skyler Mills (Guitar) | Dave Crnkovic (Drums) | R. A. Voltaire (Vocals) | Chris Valax (Bass) | Jake Wright (Guitar)
Photo Credit – Monika Deviat
Ravenous was forged in the spring of 2016 in Calgary, Canada as the brainchild of vocalist R.A.V, known for his exploits leading Edmonton-based satirical terrorist Metal band Villainizer. Ravenous also started with members of other established Western Canadian metal bands: Viathyn, Scythia, and Black Pestilence. Influences ranging from Thrash, Power, Black, and Progressive metal came together to deliver heroic Heavy Metal anthems in the style of Manowar, Sabaton, Iced Earth, and Running Wild.
Rife with soaring vocals, thundering percussion, and shredding solos, the ‘Eternal Hunger’ EP, recorded and self-produced by Ravenous in December 2016, was released in January 2017 and featured just a taste of what was to come.
In 2018, together with founding guitarist Jake Wright (Viathyn) and bassist Chris Valax (Black Pestilence), Ravenous recruited drummer Dave Crnkovic (Viathyn) and guitarist Skyler Mills (W.M.D). This lineup would go on to play several shows, including the debut of the Hyperspace Metal Festival in Vancouver as well as dates with video game metal band Powerglove.
In preparation for their upcoming full-length album ‘Eat the Fallen’, Ravenous released a music video for ‘Conquering the Sun’ – dedicated to the 70,000 Tons of Metal festival, featuring the festival’s staff and fans.
After a successful pre-order campaign reaching their $5,000 presale goal, Ravenous signed to Feast Beast Records and set out to release ‘Eat the Fallen’ on April 26, 2019. Combining their various influences across the gamut of Metal, they coined a new term for their music – Metallum Heroica Celeritas, Heroic Speed Metal.
The album was engineered by frontman R.A.V, mixed and mastered by Sacha Laskow at Perfect Filth Studios, and features orchestration from Jon Phipps (OrchestralMetal.com), guest solos from Charlie Parra del Riego (Solo, Difonia, M.A.S.A.C.R.E., Ex-Kobra and the Lotus), Tim Brown (Striker, Ex-Kobra and the Lotus), and samples by former drummer James “Little V” Mills.
Ravenous announced several Western-Canadian shows in support of the new album which including Alestorm on select Canadian tour dates and performance on Hyperspace Metal Festival in Vancouver.
Now in 2021, Ravenous is set to bring out another heavy music feast with their next full-length entitled “Hubris” due out October 2021 via Feast Beast Records for North America and Europe along with a Japanese release via Spiritual Beast Records, which will include two exclusive tracks.
“When we formed we were originally looking to make fun, simple, fist-pumping songs that a crowd could sing along with. After touring for the Eat the Fallen record in 2019 and playing some great shows across Western Canada, we started thinking about the direction we were going to take our second album. When the Pandemic hit and the world shut down, the songs started to flow out organically in a darker tone than they had previously. We wanted to maintain the catchiness and simplicity that we had focused on in the early days, but tighten up the writing, performances, and editing so that we could put out something professional and punchy. We were meticulous and anal when it came to how everything was done, and the fantastic production job by Fredrik Nordstrom really showcases everything we set out to achieve. We recruited several of our friends (and one long-time vocal idol!) to contribute guest vocals and instrumentation to fill out the album with the appropriate amount of atmosphere and variation.” – Ravenous
Lyrically, the new record tells ten stories from various sources all surrounding Hubris, the notion of arrogance and the hunger for power, resulting in the demise of the story’s main characters – beneath the surface, hidden messages are scattered throughout various lyrical lines that pertain to the band’s real-life experiences. Musically, Ravenous offers up a marriage of European Anthemic Power Metal and American Speed Metal, with a penchant for speed and aggression accentuating the dynamics of the music. So pump your fist, bang your head, and roar your lungs out to show your hunger for more!
“Hubris” will be out on October 22, 2021
Shared Stage with: Alestorm, Hammerfall, Delain, Aephanemer, Powerglove, Striker, Crimson Shadows
Tours and Festivals:
2019 – Alestorm Canadian Tour
2019 – Eat the Fallen Tour
2019 – Hyperspace Metal Festival II – Vancouver, BC
2018 – Powerglove North American Tour
2018 – Hyperspace Metal Festival – Vancouver, BC
2017 – Hammerfall/Delain North American Tour
2017 – Striker Tour of Alberta
Music Placements:
Downloadable ‘Dragon Shout’ in Skyrim
Past Canadian Radio Charts:
2019 – Eat the Fallen – #8 National (source: Earshot)
0 Prog Band Shumaun Announce New Album “Memories & Intuition” Featuring An All-Star Lineup of Drummers, Streaming First Single “Memories of Water”
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Montreal, QC – June 29, 2021
For fans of Rush, Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Devin Townsend
Prog Band Shumaun Announce New Album “Memories & Intuition” Featuring An All-Star Lineup of Drummers
Streaming First Single “Memories of Water”
New Album “Memories & Intuition” Out September 10th
Ft. Album Guests Thomas Lang (Peter Gabriel, Paul Gilbert),
Atma Anur (Jason Becker, Tony Macalpine),
Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord),
Leo Margarit (Pain of Salvation), and Chris DeChiara
Shumaun (L to R) Jose Mora: Bass, Farhad Hossain: Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Tyler Kim: Guitar
Virginia’s Shumaun is hard rock for people who love the sound of intricate rhythm sections, progressive inspired guitars, colorful synths, and melodic vocals. They have a new album “Memories & Intuition” coming out this fall, with the first single “Memories of Water” already released.
Shumaun is progressive, but not pretentious. They’re accessible to fans who wish to subject themselves to the melodic and ambitious soundscapes painted by the band. This is demonstrated through the single “Memories of Water”. According to the band, it really embodies what Shumaun is all about: writing progressive inspired tracks with memorable melodies and catchy hooks that anyone can sing along to. They continue to explain the album in their own words:
“I think this album is even more song-oriented than the previous two. It still contains many of the progressive characteristics of our previous songs with regard to odd time signatures and layered instrumentation, however, it’s a bit more refined and vocal driven, though there are a couple of instrumentals on it with some crazy progressive moments. I think there’s material on this album that’ll resonate with many prog fans, however, I feel the material won’t get lost on the average music fan who doesn’t necessarily listen to progressive music of any kind. It’s certainly my favorite Shumaun album to date.”
Alongside the regular band lineup, on this album, Shumaun employs the talents of legendary drummers Thomas Lang (Peter Gabriel, Paul Gilbert), Atma Anur (Jason Becker, Tony Macalpine), and Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord). Drummers Leo Margarit (Pain of Salvation) and Chris DeChiara also contributed.
Shumaun started as a solo project of Farhad Hossain, who at the time was playing with Iris Divine and needed another creative outlet for music that didn’t fit in the “prog rock/metal” genre. However, he was unable to stray from his roots of progressive rock and began the writing process for Shumaun’s first album.
Shumaun is recommended for fans of Rush, Dream Theater, and Porcupine Tree.
The first single “Memories of Water” was released on April 9th and can be watched on YouTube – https://youtu.be/kxeJGQfy1ww
“Memories & Intuition” is releasing on September 10, 2021. The album teaser is on YouTube – https://youtu.be/3aSbnu_JPhE
Track Listing:
1. A Subtle Invocation (3:20)
2. Prisoners (3:51)
3. Memories of Water (3:33)
4. Jabriel’s Song (5:59)
5. Invincible (7:22)
6. Under the Sun (5:06)
7. The Pursuit of Happiness (5:11)
8. Tides (4:28)
9. Intuition Underground (4:39)
10. Breathing Light (9:00)
11. A Planetary Shift (5:40)
12. The Day We Said Goodbye (5:18)
Album Length: 1:03:26
Album Band Line Up:
Farhad Hossain – Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Jose Mora – Bass
Tyler Kim – Guitars
Drums: Thomas Lang (Tracks 2, 5, 9, 10)
Drums: Mark Zonder (Tracks 1, 3)
Drums: Atma Anur (Tracks 4, 7)
Drums: Leo Margarit (Tracks 6, 8)
Drums: Chris DeChiara (Track 11)
Additional keyboards on “Tides” by Bill Whitney
For more info:
Shumaun.com
Facebook.com/shumaun
Instagram.com/zinkferd
Twitter.com/shumaun
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About:
Shumaun initially started as a solo project by Farhad Hossain (ex singer/guitarist/keyboardist of Iris Divine). After recording a few demos, he decided to recruit a few friends to help build the project into a full-fledged collaborative band. Through the course of recording their self-titled debut album, Shumaun went through a period of tribulation while securing a drummer. Original drummer Tanvir Tomal (ex Iris Divine) had to leave for professional obligations in the middle of the recording sessions and was later replaced with Waqar Khan (Entity Paradigm), who is also well known for his work with the platinum-selling Ali Azmat of the EMI recording artist Junoon (one of South Asia’s most successful rock bands). Waqar remained with the band long enough to record a few tracks on the debut record as well as appear live for some of the earlier shows. Travis Orbin (Darkest Hour, Periphery), Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord) recorded the remaining drums on the debut record that was released in the fall of 2015. Tanvir has since returned to the band as the live drummer.
2019 saw the band releasing their sophomore album “One Day Closer to Yesterday.” The album was once again mixed by Brett Caldas-Lima at Tower Studio in France. The album was rawer and heavier, but the melodies and vocals were never compromised. It includes the bombastic prog metal single “Go.”
2021 sees Shumaun releasing their third album “Memories & Intuition,” which features the amazing drumming of legends such as Thomas Lang (Peter Gabriel, Paul Gilbert), Atma Anur (Jason Becker, Tony Macalpine), Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord), and Leo Margarit (Pain of Salvation). Shumaun once again tapped Brett Caldas-Lima and Tower Studio for mixing and mastering. The album is their most melodic to date and consists of their single “Memories of Water.”
The Shumaun sound is shaped by the soaring vocals and lead guitar work of Farhad Hossain, the pounding melodic bass lines of Jose Mora, and the subtle guitar nuances of Tyler Kim. The band has received many accolades, and have made it onto several “album of the year” lists from sites such as Progressive Music Planet, Decibel Geek, and Metal Asylum etc. The band also won The Deli Magazine’s “Best of 2015” for Washington DC bands, and have been featured on Revolver Magazine, and Decibel Magazine.
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0 Rockshots Records Signs Italian Symphonic Folk Metal AEXYLIUM For New Album “The Fifth Season”
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Montreal, QC – June 29, 2021
For fans of Eluveitie, Korpiklaani, Alestorm
Rockshots Records Signs Italian Symphonic Folk Metal AEXYLIUM For New Album “The Fifth Season”
Rockshots Records is proud to announce their latest signing of Aexylium for their new album “The Fifth Season”.
Mixing traditional folk instruments (Flute, Violin, Bouzouki) with the modern symphonic metal, Aexylium‘s sophomore full length follows 2018’s “Tales From This Land” (Underground Symphony Records) and their 2016 self-produced EP “The Blind Crow“. “Tales From This Land” has had over 110k streams on Spotify along with its powerful single “Revive the Village’ placing on the top 200 metal song charts in Germany on Apple Music. Aexylium has also released fan-praised covers of Game of Thrones and Vikings main themes with reinterpreted folk metal sounds.
Since their inception in 2014, the Varese, Italy band has performed at renowned festivals in Europe such as Dumeltica International Music Festival, Montelago Celtic Festival, Malpaga Folk & Metal, Rock Inn Somma, Druidia and Strigarium along with sharing the stage with Elvenking, Wind Rose, Nervosa, Furor Gallico, Temperance and more. In August 2020, despite Covid restrictions, Aexylium was chosen by the city of Milan to perform at the historical Castello Sforzesco.
Their new album “The Fifth Season” is a concrete step towards growth and musical maturity with its offering of festive ballads, tighter riffs, advanced orchestrations and heavier dark songs that are all inspired by Norse Mythology. The record also features guest vocals from Samuele Faulisi (Atlas Pain), Arianna Bellinaso and the members of Coro Facoltà di Musicologia Vocal Ensemble. The album was recorded at Twilight Studio by Davide Tavecchia with the artwork done by Yan Yrlund of Darkgrove Design (Manowar, Testament, Korpiklaani.
The band adds:
“We are very excited to start this collaboration with Rockshots Records. We think fans will be thrilled with this album; there are elaborate orchestrations, riffs and fun folk metal. Plus the addition of vocals from Arianna Bellinaso, Coro Facoltà di Musicologia Vocal Ensemble and Samuele Faulisi add so much more! We definitely wanted to compose songs without setting limits in terms of composition, so each song will sound unique and different from one another.”
Album Details and first single to be revealed on July 20th. Stay Tuned!
“The Fifth Season” is due out October 2021 via Rockshots Records.
Band Line Up:
Steven Merani – Vocals
Fabio Buzzago – Guitar / Backing Vocals
Andrea Prencisvalle – Guitar
Gabriele Cacocciola – Bass
Matteo Morisi – Drums
Stefano Colombo – Keyboards / Accordion / Backing Vocals
Federico Bonoldi – Violin
Leandro Pessina -Flutes / Bouzouki / Mandolin
Album Credits:
Special Guests:
Arianna Bellinaso – Vocals (‘Mountains’ / ‘The Fifth Season’)
Samuele Faulisi – Vocals (‘The Bridge’) – Backing Vocals
Coro Facoltà di Musicologia Vocal Ensemble – Choirs
Produced by: Aexylium, Davide Tavecchia
Music and Arrangements: Aexylium
Orchestral Parts: Stefano Colombo, Buzzago Fabio
Lyrics: Fabio Buzzago, Steven Merani, Gabriele Cacocciola
Recording, Mixing and Mastering: Davide Tavecchia (Twilight Studio)
Cover Art and Booklet: Jan Yrlund – Darkgrove.net
Band Photo: Sasha Martinelli – Salazart
For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Aexylium.it
Facebook.com/aexylium
Instagram.com/aexylium_official
Youtube.com/c/AexyliumOfficial
Spotify: https://sptfy.com/5y1a
Aexylium.bandcamp.com
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“The experience of hearing ‘Tales from this Land’ is a wonderful voyage through time and music at the same time” – Metal Temple (9/10)
“They just need to keep honing the direction, it’s on the right track for sure! I’m not even a big fan of folk metal, but I just became a fan of Aexylium!” – BucketList (9/10)
“A significantly well done, fun and excellent debut album if you love this genre of music” – Metalwave (80/100)
“‘Tales from this Land’ is not afraid of foreign competition and shows, together with a handful of CDs released in recent months, great talent” – Mister Folk (8/10)
“The first song of their concert is unmistakable for those who have followed this TV series, I’m obviously talking about ‘Game of Thrones’ and is welcomed by an ovation from the crowd, that is getting bigger under the stage … They are eight on the stage and the energy they spread is perceived and celebrated several times by the horn sounds among the crowd” – Malpaga 2016 live report by Metalpit
“Aexylium from Varese, a band that I personally had never listened live and that turned out to be a pleasant discovery … The crowd is jumping, and even though their show is at the hottest time of the day, the audience for them is consistent, and it is undeniable that they appreciate the exhibition” – Malpaga 2016 by Suoni Distorti Magazine
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0 Draemora Unveil Their “Victorious” Music Video For New Album “Death Rectangle”, Video Premiere via TheCirclePit
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Montreal, QC – June 28, 2021
For fans of Wage War, Whitechapel, Periphery, Architects, Spiritbox
Draemora Unveil Their “Victorious” Music Video For New Album “Death Rectangle”
Video Premiere via TheCirclePit
New Album “Death Rectangle” Out Now!
Tour Dates (July/August) w/ Hed PE
Seattle progressive metalcore outfit Draemora is unveiling their latest music video for the track “Victorious” from their new album “Death Rectangle” recently unleashed on June 18th.
The video can be viewed via its premiere on TheCirclePit’s YouTube Channel – https://youtu.be/ty9Z919TfT4
“Victorious” was written right after guitarist Terry Paulson got a new 7 string guitar that was tuned to drop G. Instantly inspired by its sound, he completed the whole song in an evening. Showing it to his bandmates, the final version of “Victorious” was done in just a few days. Debating and anxious to release, the band originally thought of sharing the song as a single during the pandemic, but in the end, Draemora decided that it would be best positioned on their new full length.
“We were going to actually separate it from the album and let it be a song on its own, but at the last minute, we decided it was the perfect way to end the album because it has that great classic formula in there with a twist to the parts that really puts our stamp on it in a great way. We want people to enjoy it live, so we made big choruses and really big recognizable parts.” says the band.
Completely DIY with all the recordings done in Terry Paulson’s home studio including the mixing and mastering, Draemora‘s first full-length “Death Rectangle” has a lot more depth than their previous work, 2020’s debut EP “Awakening”. The band claim that has to do with the growing cohesiveness that comes with being together for over a year at this point. They also mention that this time around they were able to slow down and let everything come together, try out parts in the practice space a lot and make changes based on how they sounded performed to shorten the gap between live and studio performance. They continue to explain:
“Lyrically with Death Rectangle we wanted to make songs that anyone could very easily imprint their own life into. These songs all have deep meaning to us, but we stayed away from using any specific references so that the listener could make it whatever their imagination wants it to be. We think that is the best way to make a song. Musically, this collection of songs is mostly dark and heavy sounding. It wasn’t intentional, but when this was written we were all locked up and lost our jobs, and had to watch the world riot and go nuts so we’re not surprised it sounds that way.”
What’s next for Draemora is live gigs with tour dates in July and August with Hed PE and another full length hopefully for next year. Exciting and rhythmic, they are recommended for fans of Periphery, Architects and Spiritbox.
The album “Death Rectangle” is now available at the following links:
CD here.
Digital here.
Tour Dates: Draemora w/ Hed PE
July 23 – Backstage Bar & Billiards – Las Vegas NV
July 24 – Liquid Joe’s – Salt Lake City, UT
July 25 – Mesa Theatre – Grand Junction, CO
July 27 – Herman’s Hideaway – Denver, CO
July 28 – The Royal Grove – Lincoln, NE
July 29 – The Back Bar – Janesville, WI
July 30 – The Forge – Joliet, IL
July 31 – Diesel Concert Lounge – Chesterfield, MI
August 1 – Music Factory – Battle Creek, MI
August 3 – Red Flag (prev. Fubar) – St Louis, MO
August 4 – Club 1175 – Kansasville, WI
August 5 – Hobart Art Theatre – Hobart, IN
August 6 – Rockstar Lounge – Ft. Wayne, IN
Track Listing:
1. The Cleansing (6:06)
2. Slaves Until Death (4:44)
3. Death Rectangle (4:19)
4. Requiem (3:23)
5. What You’ve Become (5:00)
6. Gouge Out My Eyes (3:57)
7. Blood Moon (3:34)
8. Screaming Into the Void (3:56)
9. Metacognitive (4:08)
10. Victorious (3:36)
Album Length: 43:18
For more info:
Draemora.com
Facebook.com/Draemoramusic
Instagram.com/draemoramusic
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“On this new album, DRAEMORA has truly explored an evolution from their previous release.” -Metal Temple
“Washington state groovedjentcore specialists…” – Metal Bulletin
“Fans of contemporary groove sounds should find something to like in this heaviness in the strings and in the growling, in the energy of it all, and there is also singing, which adds a melodic element to the toughness of their style. Here in Washington state, their name is getting some traction. Maybe the simplicity of the heaviness connects with listeners, perhaps is the core music stylings, too. Listen for yourself, and see.” – Metal Bulletin
“Draemora manages to do something that not a lot of first-time prog bands seem to do: create a simple, exciting album that doesn’t showboat or try to be TOO unique. The sound that ‘Death Rectangle’ has adopted is straight from the metal-core textbook, and it works. The unique spin they have added with the heavier death-metal vocals creates a combination of metalcore and death-metal that works in a wild way. An absolute must listen to on the album is track 2’s ‘Slaves Until Death’, just the intro got me a bit rowdy. The heavy beat and the deeper guitar followed by the guttural vocals just mixes well…” – Midlands Metalheads Radio
“Death Rectangle shows a band that certainly knows how to hit the right notes in the musical-technical field.” – Amped Up
“complete with catchy riffs, strong drums, and an easy-to-learn chorus Death Rectangle is sure to be sung at live shows. The band is really finding its sound with this release; their chemistry is evident and will undoubtedly only get better from here.” – Territorio Rock
“Draemora’s new EP Awakening is a 17 minute melodic death metal piece with more twists and turns than your average M. Night Shyamalan movie. This is a band that doesn’t stick to the tradition melo-death sounds, instead looking to incorporate some clean singing, some progressive sections and some experimental sounds… This is an EP that incorporates many different sounds, but doesn’t have any filler… A very unique debut release from Draemora.” – Metal Injection (Review Awakening EP 2020)
“‘Guilt’ features the band’s penchant for mixing their brutal modern metal with glorious rock melodies! Think of a sound that meshes Gojira, Alien Weaponry, Faith No More, and the more recent era of Lamb of God, and you might begin to understand the group!” – Ghost Cult Mag (Review Awakening EP 2020)
“In this playthrough of their song “Guilt” we see Terry from Draemora ripping away with his Fender Telecaster. His tele is loaded with a single EMG 57 and he’s boosting that guy with an Ibanez TS9 going directly into his Mesa. The deadly tone of the 2-channel and a heavy rhythm hand are such a great combo.” – Gear Gods (Review Awakening EP 2020)
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0 Canadian MetalFest LOUD AS HELL Announces Its Return For 2021 – July 30 – Aug 1
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – June 28, 2021
Canadian MetalFest LOUD AS HELL Announces Its Return For 2021 – July 30 – Aug 1
Western Canada’s Decibel Breaking Metal Fest
July 30 – Aug 1 – Drumheller, AB @ Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds
Tickets Go On Sale June 28
Social Media Hashtag #LAH9
Western Canada’s decibel-breaking festival LOUD AS HELL is proud to announce its return to the roaring Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds in Drumheller, AB from July 30th to August 1st.
The heavy metal and camping event will feature a celebrated line-up of Western Canada’s top-tier artists over three headbanging days that will be announced in the coming weeks.
Like many music events across Canada, Loud As Hell‘s 2020 production was forced to cancel due to the COVID pandemic. It was scheduled to be their 9th consecutive concert since the first metal jamboree in 2012. Over the years, the festival has hosted hundreds of Canadian and international bands in the prairie badlands. The 2019 edition of Loud As Hell sold out and melted faces off of metalheads who assembled from across the country for its 40 band line-up, which featured Goatwhore, Anciients, Planet Eater, Untimely Demise, Arrival of Autumn.
Loud As Hell event organizers have been closely monitoring guidelines and updates from Alberta’s provincial government. The most recent announcement from officials to fully open up the province on July 1st as part of their Stage 3 planning that states the following:
Stage 3: Two weeks after 70% of Albertans 12+ (born in 2009 or earlier) have received at least one dose. Effective July 1st.
- All restrictions lifted, including the ban on indoor social gatherings.
- Isolation requirements for confirmed cases of COVID-19 and some protective measures in continuing care settings remain.
- The general indoor provincial mask mandate will be lifted, but masking may still be required in limited and specific settings.
- More information will be shared prior to the start of Stage 3.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx
With this declaration, Loud As Hell representative Geoff Bourrie had this to say about moving forward and producing the 2021 edition of the metalhead gathering.
“WE ARE BACK!!! We all have felt the impact that this pandemic has had on the music industry in Canada and around the globe. Loud As Hell is an integral part of the metal scene here in Alberta. Now with the province recently announcing its reopening plan for summer with festivals included, we are officially back for 2021. It just makes sense for us to help be that spark that the music scene needs to kick off the summer.”
Advance weekend passes with camping included will be available for $140 CAD at the following link as of Monday, June 28th: http://www.loudashell.ca/tickets
2020 weekend passes that were purchased will be honoured for Loud As Hell 2021.
Video – Goatwhore @ Loud As Hell 2019: https://youtu.be/-9-5dRnRLcQ
Video – Anciients @ Loud As Hell 2019: https://youtu.be/T7GLAeCgN-8
More info:
LoudAsHell.ca
Facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival
Twitter: @LoudAsHellFest
Instagram: @LoudAsHellFestival
Social Media Hashtag #LAH9
About:
LOUD AS HELL 2021 will be celebrating its ninth festival event presented by Loud As Hell Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations. LAH always works their hardest to deliver the best lineup in the West ready to melt your face off. Featuring bands from across Western Canada and beyond, you won’t want to miss any of it. And don’t forget about their freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors and dinosaurs!
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What the press is saying:
“Western Canada’s loudest heavy metal festival brings fans to town more known for dinos than drum solos.” – CBC Calgary
“Loud as Hell – one of Canada’s top underground metal festivals – was a metal family reunion. If you walked around the grounds, where tents covered the landscape like flowers, you would experience concert goers laughing, hugging and just enjoying the moment. The music played non-stop and the people were some of the best you’ll meet. What else do you need? If you’re a metal head fan, mark it down for next year because this is a concert you don’t want to miss.” – Blackfalds Life
“Headbanger alert: Loud As Hell festival to ramp up the volume” – Calgary Herald
“Nevermind the bug spray and sun tan lotion, as August approaches Drumheller residents should stock up on earplugs.” – Calgary Herald
“Loud As Hell returns to the southern Alberta city for its seventh year and as its name implies, will rock the city to its core.” – Calgary Herald
“Loud as Hell has celebrated eight years in the Badlands to date, with acts from all over the world-shattering the peace and quiet of the hills in a camping and music extravaganza.” – Hanna Herald
“Drumheller with its dinosaur bones is the site of the annual Loud as Hell heavy metal festival Friday through Sunday. Dozens of the heaviest bands known to Man will be taking the stage, many of them Canadian” – Gig City
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0 Metal Gods TV WarCall “There is a blistering pace to the band’s music with heavy, crushing riffs and growled yet clear vocals. To my ears this comes across as a mixture of Slayer-esque thrash, with moments of Maiden-esque solos, with Karl Willets of Bolt Thrower supplying the vocals. The band incorporate tempo changes and melodies, and this works surprisingly well.”
Metal Gods TV WarCall “There is a blistering pace to the band’s music with heavy, crushing riffs and growled yet clear vocals. To my ears this comes across as a mixture of Slayer-esque thrash, with moments of Maiden-esque solos, with Karl Willets of Bolt Thrower supplying the vocals. The band incorporate tempo changes and melodies, and this works surprisingly well.” https://metalgodstv.com/warcall-e-p-review-dead-end-pt-1/
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