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0 Crawling Manifest – Radical Absolution (Self-Released) | Dead Rhetoric “Radical Absolution has plenty of blistering songs – forceful, aggressive, and potentially explosive to charge up the right patrons.”
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0 StarkStrom #21 Juni-Juli 2021 w/ ILLUSORY – Rockshots Records and more!
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0 Prog Duo JUPITER HOLLOW Posts New Live Session Video “The Rosedale”
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Montreal, QC – May 28, 2021
For fans of Tool, Rush, A Perfect Circle, Pink Floyd, Tesseract, Coheed & Cambria, Muse
Prog Duo JUPITER HOLLOW Posts New Live Session Video “The Rosedale”
New Live Stream Dates! (Aug-Dec 2021)
Out Now! Live DVD / Digital Blu-Ray “Bereavement Live In Ashburn”
Offer Free Digital Download of New Album “Bereavement”
L-R: Grant MacKenzie (Guitar, Bass, Synth) | Kenny Parry (Vocals, Drums, Piano, Synth)
Photo Credit – Sandra Beatty
Toronto prog duo Jupiter Hollow, consisting of Grant MacKenzie (Guitar, Bass, Synth) and Kenny Parry (Vocals, Drums, Piano, Synth), are here to create an artistic experience unlike anything else in the industry. Inspired by the art of storytelling and adventure, they intend on taking you through an in-depth journey through their discography and encourage listeners to join them for every step along the way.
Today, the musicians are sharing their latest live session video for their track “The Rosedale”, which can be viewed at the following link: https://youtu.be/Ih0jMSt0pV0
The band adds:
“We always aim to provide such a personalized experience. We purposely want to introduce ourselves to new potential fans with our unedited one-shot LIVE videos to prove to you from the start that we are real, we are humans, and we’re honest artists. The best part about this is that when our new fans hear the official album recording through the Bereavement experience (or iTunes, Spotify, etc), they’re hearing something slightly different and a bit more polished than the live recording to continue the experience of our music. We’re in it for the long run, we want to be as real as possible in an industry that demands perfection, and we hope everyone enjoys the experience.”
The video also appears on a new live DVD / digital Blu-Ray they have put together entitled “Bereavement Live In Ashburn” that is available at the following link:https://www.jupiterhollow.ca/product-page/bereavement-live-in-ashburn
Jupiter Hollow released their highly praised album “Bereavement” during June 2020 to follow their two previous admired recordings “AHDOMN” (2018) and “Odyssey” (2016).
Fans can receive the entire new album including digital downloads, lyrics, all the live videos, conceptual interviews, drum playthroughs, and guitar playthroughs completely FREE at http://jupiterhollow.ca/bereavement-experience.
You’ve Never Experienced A Rock Album Like This Before… – Fan Video – https://youtu.be/vXDNiEpdK3A
Music Video – The Mill – https://youtu.be/iL5QPPAPvOs
In additional news, Jupiter Hollow have rescheduled live stream dates for August to December that were originally slated for April and May, but were postponed due to the Ontario government’s Covid 19 lockdown to prevent the increasing spread of the virus in the province.
The Bereavement Live Stream Tour: Phase IV
The virtual concerts can be viewed completely FREE on the band’s Facebook or Instagram, but for those interested in making donations, can at the following link: https://www.jupiterhollow.ca/product-page/donate
(All shows starting at 6:30 PM EST)
August – 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
September – 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 21, 23, 27, 29, 30
October – 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28
November – 2, 4, 10, 11, 16, 18, 22, 25, 29, 30
The virtual concerts can be viewed completely FREE on the band’s Facebook or Instagram, but for those interested in making donations, can at the following link: https://www.jupiterhollow.ca/product-page/donate
(All shows starting at 6:30 PM EST)
August – 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
September – 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 21, 23, 27, 29, 30
October – 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28
November – 2, 4, 10, 11, 16, 18, 22, 25, 29, 30
December – 7, 8, 10, 11
Jupiter Hollow is:
Grant MacKenzie (guitar, bass, synth)
Kenny Parry (vocals, drums, synth, piano)
For more info:
JupiterHollow.ca
Facebook.com/JupiterHollowOfficial
Instagram.com/jupiterhollow_
EPK – https://www.jupiterhollow.ca/media
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0 Helion Prime Shares Re-Recording “The Drake Equation” To Celebrate Guitarist Jason Ashcraft’s New Custom Guitars “The Drake Series”
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Montreal, QC – May 28, 2021
For fans of Unleash the Archers, Iron Maiden, Helloween
Helion Prime Shares Re-Recording “The Drake Equation”
To Celebrate Guitarist Jason Ashcraft’s New Custom Guitars “The Drake Series”
American power metallers Helion Prime have just released a new version of their song “The Drake Equation”, which first appeared on the band’s 2016 self-titled debut album. The re-recorded single is to celebrate the new custom “Drake Series” guitars made by Helion Prime fan Eddie Julian for founding guitarist Jason Ashcraft as well as to showcase the band in its current line-up.
Guitarist Jason Ashcraft had this to say:
“I’m very excited to finally have these new guitars in my hand. Each guitar is completely handmade from scratch. Both modeled after the Les Paul and Explorer body shape, but with tweaks to meet my specifications. The explorer is thicker and both headstocks are reinforced to prevent them from snapping. When Eddie Julian made these, I asked if we could take the inspiration from the custom designs that Gibson uses, but that we of course make them our own and something that will compliment my playing style. Both are great for those heavy riffs I like to play! Each guitar has a 12th fret inlay of my other band Dire Peril’s emblem and both have an engraving of my band Helion Prime’s emblem. The explorer has the Seymour Duncan Nazgul & Sentient Humbucker Pickup Set while the Les Paul is packed with Bare Knuckle Painkiller pickups. When it came time to paint them, The Drake Equation kept coming to my mind, and just felt like it would really pop on these guitars and it really did! That also lead to the idea to re-record the track. Re-Recording some old songs with our current line-up is something we’ve talked about in the past and this felt like a great opportunity to do it and let me show off these new guitars!”
This re-recording of “The Drake Equation” is just the first of new things to come from Helion Prime this year! Stay tuned as they will have more to announce.
“The Drake Equation” can be heard via Jason Ashcraft’s playthrough showcasing the “Drake Series” guitars at the following link: https://youtu.be/83DnEXDrino
Helion Prime latest full-length “Question Everything” was released this past October for North America and Europe via the band’s label Saibot Reigns along with a Japanese edition via Ward Records that featured two exclusive bonus tracks “Prof (Demo)” and “Rain (Trivium Cover)”. This is Helion Prime‘s first album with new vocalist Mary Zimmer, who has also accompanied the band on two separate tours of the United States. It also sees the band’s original singer, Heather Michele, returning in a writing capacity and contributing all lyrics and melodies. Heather Michele also along with other former Helion Prime vocalist Sozos Michael and with John Yelland (Judicator/Dire Peril) add their guest vocals on the full length.
Album order for Japan / Asian market available HERE.
Album order for North America/EU available at Helionprimemetal.com (CD), Apple Music, and Spotify.
“Question Everything” was produced by Jason Ashcraft and Alex Nasla. Mixing was done by Chris Collier and mastered by Brett Caldas-Lima along with additional mixing/drum edits/reamping plus writing and performance of keyboard arrangements by Alex Nasla of Gear Gods Studio. Guitar/Bass edits by Michael Goodrich and cover art by Marc Whisnant.
The third record is a concept album, with each song revolving around different figures throughout human history that had the courage to question the status quo of their respective worlds/societies, in some cases even dealing with harsh persecution as a result. Those Helion Prime chose to write about faced prejudice, mockery, ex-communication, and persecution – yet through it all, they held true to their beliefs and ideas. Time would be their greatest ally as their ideas and identities were eventually validated, oftentimes not until after their passing. They serve as an inspiration for all minds to continue thinking outside the box and staying true to themselves.
Previous Videos:
“Question Everything” YouTube (Music Video)
“The Forbidden Zone” YouTube (Lyric Video)
“Madame Mercury” Youtube (Lyric Video)
“Gadfly” YouTube (Music Video)
“Photo 51” YouTube (Lyric Video)
Helion Prime is:
Mary Zimmer – Vocals
Jason Ashcraft – Rhythm Guitars
Chad Anderson – Lead Guitars
Jeremy Steinhouse – Bass
Alex Bosson – Drums
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0 Seattle’s Draemora Present A Soundtrack For Global Riots With Title Track Off Upcoming “Death Rectangle”, Tour Dates (July/August) w/ Hed PE
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Montreal, QC – May 28, 2021
For fans of Wage War, Whitechapel, Periphery, Architects, Spiritbox
Seattle’s Draemora Present A Soundtrack For Global Riots With Title Track Off Upcoming “Death Rectangle”
New Album “Death Rectangle” Out June 18th
Tour Dates (July/August) w/ Hed PE
Draemora, hailing from Seattle, USA has a second single coming out in support of their upcoming full-length “Death Rectangle”, and they are inviting core lovers worldwide to indulge themselves with the title track now streaming on YouTube.
From the beginning, Draemora knew this song was a single, complete with catchy riffs, pounding drums, and an easy to pick up chorus that will surely be chanted at live shows. The band is really finding their sound with this release; their chemistry is apparent and undoubtedly only going to improve from here. They explain the track in their own words:
“This song is one of the heaviest songs on the album and somehow is still catchy. It has an infectious rhythm to it that just makes you feel like chugging a Monster and punching the shit out of a bunch of drywall (please resist the urge to hurt your mom’s drywall, Kyle). This one was so obviously a single from the time it was just drums and a guitar part in our demo folder, once it had these lyrics and a bangin’ ass mix it just put a big smile on all our faces. Hope you enjoy it.”
The single, along with the rest of the album was lyrically created so that each and every listener can easily imprint their own lives into them. While they all have deep meaning for the band, there are no specific references, so fans can make them into whatever they want them to be. Overall, the album is dark and heavy sounding, a reflection on the general state of the world during the writing and recording process.
Draemora is comprised of seasoned musicians who wanted to take a new musical path and go the distance into creating a sound that is intricate, catchy, and massive. They are suggested listening for those with an interest in Whitechapel, Periphery, and Architects.
The full album “Death Rectangle” comes out on June 18, 2021.
CD pre-order here.
Digital pre-save here.
In additional news, Draemora will also be hitting the road in July and August for support dates with Hed PE.
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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“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)
“A haunting, eerie melody opens “Home” with the an Allegaeon esq melodic moment before some DJent infused riffage takes hold and Wood delivers the kind of unclean vocals that leave you with 3rd degree burns on the inside of your throat. Jenkins interjects with a pair of clean sung verses over some almost Grungy Metalcore and you have a track with perhaps a trio of different styles in a single offering that works because of the cognitive tissue of the narrative.” – Metal Noise (Review Awakening EP 2020)
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0 Out Now! “Pages” From Canadian Blackened Death ECLIPSER
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Montreal, QC – May 28, 2021
For Fans of Ulcerate, Deathspell Omega
Out Now! “Pages” From Canadian Blackened Death ECLIPSER
Succinct And Dissonant, “Pages” Is A Dramatic Descent Into Nihilism
New EP “Pages” Out May 28th
Top L-R – Christian Beaupre – Guitar, Sebastien Choquette – Bass
Bottom L-R – Ryan Menard – Guitar, Vocals, Chris Joyal – Drums
Ottawa’s Eclipser has unleashed their new EP “Pages”, according to the band, the creation of the heavy and melodic EP was nothing short of chaotic as they explain further in their own words:
“The writing and recording of this record were pretty chaotic and I think it comes through in the music. We had some member changes that forced us to reinvent our sound and move away from our previous release (Pathos). We finished tracking drums right before the first wave of Covid hit Canada so we had to learn to track the rest of the EP from home. There’s a good mix of aggression and melody both within the songs and from one to another.”
The recording is dissonant and according to the band, is a refinement of their sound. Guitarist/vocalist Ryan Menard who writes the majority of the music, says that his lyrical influences come from life and experiences, the way he thinks, the way he feels, or the way he views the world. The EP’s overall theme is life-denying philosophy; the lyrics are absurd and nihilistic yet existential in nature and the music is dark, heavy, and discordant with respective melodies.
Eclipser is adding this fourth release to their catalogue following Pathos (2019), Promo (2018) and Demo (2017). “Pages” is just the first round of songs they feel are ready to be heard, they have multiple recordings of material in the chamber ready to go, so stay tuned.
“Pages” was produced by Eclipser; mixed by Mike Raymond of Reverence Audio, and mastered by Topon Das (Fuck The Facts) at Apartment 2 Recording. The EP artwork was done by Misanthropic-Art.
Negative, yet melodic, “Pages” is recommended for fans of Ulcerate, and Deathspell Omega and can be streamed or downloaded at the following links:
Bandcamp – https://eclipser.bandcamp.com
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3vuvjGI
Apple Music – https://apple.co/3fu8I7L
Track Listing:
1. Pages (3:10)
2. Matternaught (1:26)
3. Carry Your Burden (2:46)
4. To Never Wake Again (2:29)
5. Fathomless (4:46)
EP Length: 14:38
EP Band Line Up:
Ryan Menard – Guiatrs, Vocals
Christian Beaupre – Guitars
Sebastien Choquette – Bass
Chris Joyal – Drums
For more info:
Facebook.com/eclipserofficial
Twitter.com/Eclipseroffici1
Instagram.com/band_eclipser
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A name derived from the all-obscuring sound they produce, Ottawa, Ontario’s ECLIPSER spews forth a foreboding polarity of soaring melodies and nightmarish dissonance, coiled together to create a dreadful malaise of blackened death metal promised to starve the light of everything it touches.
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0 Bulgaria’s STORM Unleash Uplifting Speed Metal Single “Here I Am”
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Montreal, QC – May 28, 2021
For fans of Helloween, Blind Guardian, Angra, Iron Maiden
Bulgaria’s STORM Unleash Uplifting Speed Metal Single “Here I Am”
Bulgaria’s Storm is releasing a new single “Here I Am”, their third one following Angel (2019) and Sulza (2020). It is a sleek speed metal offering characterized with melodic vocal lines presented often in harmonies, laid against swift tempo and heavy riffs.
According to the band, “Here I Am” is a look inward, where Mihail Bonev (bass, vocals) reflects on coping with personal problems. Compared to the other singles, which are more melodic and slow, this one is, as the band remarks, more sophisticated and accurate. They continue to explain the track:
“We are evolving in playing as well as in producing, which is great. ‘Here I Am’ is the clearest example so far of what kind of a band we are, in the sense of music. This song best reveals the essence of our music – both the lyric side and the powerful side. We really believe that it will be much liked, we already see our fans enjoying the songs very much. It’s trying to give them the full joy of real original music in the respective genres, not banal cliches or latest modern tunes.”
Initially, Storm was trying to appeal to the commercial side of music, but has now moved past that and is fully embracing the heavier music their audience knows them best for. “Here I Am” is one of the band’s favourites and they are ecstatic to finally be releasing it.
Galvanized by ambition and a desire to pave their own way, Alexander Mladenov (drums, vocals), Mihail Bonev (bass, vocals) started Storm after leaving Atlantic in 2018, they recruited Nikolay Mihaylov (guitar). Fans can expect at least three brand new original songs coming down the pipe, along with two covers of Atlantic songs.
With its promising intro and inspiring riffs, the powerful “Here I Am” is recommended for fans of Helloween, Blind Guardian, and Angra.
“Here I Am” is now available as of May 28, 2021 and can be heard on the following platforms:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/IX4O2xc1XPk
Stormbg.bandcamp.com
Apple Music – https://apple.co/3fXDbdw
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2R1qeqz
More Info:
Stormbg.com
Facebook.com/StormBandBG
Twitter.com/Storm40311126
Instagram.com/stormbandbg
Tiktok.com/@storm9050
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“With a sound that recalls classic ballads from heavy metal monsters, their powerful song “Sulza” stays in our playlist for more than two weeks now. Storm it’s – until now – the only Bulgarian band in any of our playlists. Enjoy, cause it’s a pleasure to discover new bands from different places in the world.” – Indie Rock World
“STORM feature melodic lines, swift tempo, heavy riffs, captivating vocals and deliver explosive show performances.” – Tunebubble
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