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0 ESCAPEMENT (ft. members 3 Headed Snake, Witherfall, Helion Prime) Debut Single / Music Video “Feed”

April 14, 2021
by Asher
· Escapement · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 14, 2021

For fans of Nevermore, Gojira, Periphery

Feast Your Ears And Eyes In Uncomfortable Depravity With ESCAPEMENT’s Video For Debut Single “Feed”

Featuring Members From 3 Headed Snake, Witherfall, Helion Prime

Music Video Premiere via New Noise Magazine

Escapement is the result of vocalist Johnny Ray (3 Headed Snake) and keyboardist Alex Nasla (Witherfall, Helion Prime) meeting on the famous 70k Metal Cruise and throwing musical ideas off of each other during pandemic boredom.

After a few months of reworking the songs and adding creative touches, they are ready to show off their debut single “Feed” and the music video for it. For the production of the video, Nasla flew to Florida and they shot alongside Loren Whitaker (drums), Chris Massie (guitars), and Brandon Delpino (bass), it was directed by Thomas Crane of Kill Devil Films. It is a slow driving heavy sludgy ballad with haunting vocal melodies, atmospheric keys, technical solos, and huge choruses. Escapement share some details on the conception of the single:

“It was the first song that Nasla and Ray worked on together. It started out small and took many months because of both of their busy schedules, but eventually, it grew, Ray sent the original song to Nasla who wrote keys for it. At that point, Ray had a wild idea to actually have Nasla fly to Florida, and work on a video together with Thomas Crane. It organically came together and was a great success! We believe fans will be refreshed by the heavy riffs, mixed with catchy memorable choruses and amazing solos.”

Escapement is a force of lyrical/vocal prowess, atmospheric yet technical keyboard work, dark and heavy guitars, and banging drums and 2021 will have lots to come from the act. There are more songs in the works, including more videos and a full length down the road. Escapement says that fans can expect scores of new tunes over time.

Memorable, intricate, and anthemic, Escapement brings a new dynamic to progressive metal that is recommended for fans of Nevermore, Gojira, and Alice in Chains.

The music video for “Feed” can be heard and viewed via its premiere on New Noise Magazine HERE.

“Feed” was released on March 11, 2021 and available on all digital platforms at the following links: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/escapement1/feed

Music Video Credits:
Johnny Ray (Vocals), Alex Nasla (Keyboards), Chris Massie (Guitar), Brandon Delpino (Bass), Loren Whitaker (Drums)

Recording Band Line Up:
Johnny Ray (Vocals), Alex Nasla (Keyboards), Gabriele Costa (Bass), Francesco Pinter (Guitar), David Velez (Drums)

Live Band Line Up:
Johnny Ray (Vocals), Alex Nasla (Keyboards), Brandon Delpino (Bass), Loren Whitaker (Drums), Francesco Pinter (Guitar)

For more info:
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0 Italy’s Reality Grey Shares Their “Powerblast” Drum Playthrough, Video Premiere via SickDrummer Magazine, New Album “Beneath This Crown” Out May 7, 2021

April 14, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · Reality Grey

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 14, 2021

For fans of Soilwork, As I Lay Dying, Scar Symmetry, Lamb of God, Unearth

Italy’s Reality Grey Shares Their “Powerblast” Drum Playthrough

Video Premiere via SickDrummer Magazine

New Album “Beneath This Crown” Out May 7, 2021

Reality Grey has been making their rounds through the Italian metal scene since 2004, having spent years touring and playing alongside bands such as Deicide and Municipal Waste plus three well-received full-lengths under their belts. This year, they will be adding a new album “Beneath This Crown” to their legacy.

Earlier this April, they dropped their latest single “Powerblast” from the forthcoming record, a very groovy song where the guitars and drums create an immense monolithic wall of sound. And speaking of drums, the band is sharing their playthrough video for the track via its premiere on Sick Drummer Magazine HERE.

Drummer Francesco Inchingolo adds:

“It’s one of my favourite songs to play out of the new album, it is very challenging with the double bass with all those triplets, and implements several different techniques, I need to be very focused when I play it. The drumset I used has a very dynamic sound and the double pedal is very light and easy to use, which is vital to play this song properly.”

Until they can hit the stage again, Reality Grey hopes that “Beneath This Crown” will tide over fans with its aggressive, melodic vocals and razor-sharp guitar solos. According to them, the creative process for this release has been very meticulous and nothing has been left to chance. On this offering, the music has affected the lyrics; there is a lot of anger and a bit of sadness.

Completely aggressive and refreshingly catchy, Reality Grey is recommended for fans of Scar Symmetry, Lamb of God, and Unearth.

“Beneath This Crown” will be out via Blood Blast Distribution, powered by Nuclear Blast as of May 7, 2021.

Album pre-save – https://backl.ink/144305702

Videos:
Daybreakers – https://youtu.be/spOgWpdGcwY
Multidimensional Hollow – https://youtu.be/4hDxsTop8Fs
Powerblast – https://youtu.be/s3pSFUFZzSI

Track Listing:
1. Legion (Intro) (1:51)
2. Fade In Fear (4:44)
3. Kings Of Nothing (5:18)
4. Preachers Of Hatred (4:05)
5. Daybreakers (5:37)
6. Powerblast (4:09)
7. Multidimensional Hollow (4:16)
8. The Fury (4:01)
9. Dreaming (Feat. Milly Florio from End Of Skyline) (5:13)
10. Reascent (4:01)
11. Beneath This Crown (5:28)
12. Indelible Stains (3:39)
13. The Void (4:34)
Album Length: 57:03

For more info:
Facebook.com/RealityGrey
Instagram.com/realitygrey
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Reality Grey is supported by the Programmazione Puglia Sounds Record – 2020/2021 and REGIONE PUGLIA FSC 2014/2020 – Patto per la Puglia Investiamo nel vostro futuro.

About:
Hailing from South Italy, Reality Grey stands tall in the Italian metal scene. Formed in 2004, Reality Grey began their quest to redefine melodic death metal. As a tight-knit 5 piece band, Reality Grey incorporates a modern hybrid of extreme music: melody, brutality; blending complex, yet catchy songwriting. Fearsome death growls & clean vocals give way to razor-sharp guitar riffs and fusion-oriented solos, Reality Grey set out to create something all their own.

With the release of the debut full-length album “Darkest Days Are Yet To Come” in 2006, in the heat of the melodic death metal revolution, Reality Grey managed to secure their first record deal with Razar Ice Records USA. Songs like “Reality Grey” and “Never again” racked up hundreds of thousands plays on the old MySpace allowing the band to tour, gaining popularity well beyond the Italian borders. Following up with EP “Day Zero”, Reality Grey began to push their own boundaries. Ferocious, yet melodic, with a no-holds-barred songwriting attitude. Songs like “Day Zero” and “Slavery” emerged the band’s experimental side, synths, melancholic pianos, and acoustic guitars; perfectly fused with intoxicating sonic aggression.

After years of non-stop touring alongside bands like Deicide, Unearth, Municipal Waste, Sadist, Malevolent Creation, and more, the critically acclaimed “Define Redemption” is released by Bakerteam/Scarlet Records; sending the band on their first headline tour in Japan. Reality Grey, now having been featured on worldwide publications Metal Injection, Metal Hammer UK, Metal Temple, and Metal.de, released 2018’s “The Void”. Reviewed as “a complete and total aural devastation…” that “will blow your speaker out” by Metal Injection.

Reality Grey has completed work on their upcoming full-length due out May 7th 2021 (Blood Blast Distribution powered by Nuclear Blast). Looking ahead with tours and festival appearances on their sights, Reality Grey will continue to push ambitiously, earning their place among the pantheon of heavy music.

Now, having inked a worldwide deal with Extreme Management Group (EMG), the band says “We’re thrilled to announce that we have started working with Extreme Management Group! Definitely the right place for us. Big news is coming very soon. Stay tuned!” EMG said, “We are excited to be working with Reality Grey. They have some really fantastic music. We expect big things to come from this partnership.”.

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“Melodic, aggressive and catchy, this track adds (Multidimensional Hollow) well placed synths and ambiance to an already well rounded sound, making it complex without being overcomplicated. The new album shows a marked evolution in the band’s sound, something that will intrigue current fans and entice new ones.” – Metal Injection

“Reality Grey give off a viciousness and expertise hard to find in other bands. The instrumental expertise of each component is absolute, slighting touching tech-death side of acts like The Faceless but remaining ‘catchy’ in their complexity” – Metal Hammer

“It’s complete and total aural devastation with some seriously chunky moments, so it lives right up to what you’d expect a song called “The Void” to do.” – Metal Injection

“Reality Grey will serve the world of metal excellently both as an all round, no nonsense, metal act and as a brigde band for younger fans of heavy music” – Metalunderground.at
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0 Canada’s THE WRING – Classic Rock And Prog Collide In “Cipher” Off Upcoming Album “The Wring² Project Cipher”, Album Guests ft. Marc Bonilla (Keith Emerson Band, California Transit Authority, Glenn Hughes), Bryan Beller (Joe Satriani, The Aristocrats, Dethklok, Steve Vai), Thomas Lang (Robert Fripp, Peter Gabriel, Robbie Williams), Jason Henrie, Jason Sadites

April 14, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · The Wring

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Montreal, QC – April 14, 2021

For fans of Rush, Fates Warning, Dream Theater, Queensryche, The Dead Daisies

Canada’s THE WRING – Classic Rock And Prog Collide In “Cipher” Off Upcoming Album “The Wring² Project Cipher”

Album Guests ft. Marc Bonilla (Keith Emerson Band, California Transit Authority, Glenn Hughes),
Bryan Beller (Joe Satriani, The Aristocrats, Dethklok, Steve Vai),
Thomas Lang (Robert Fripp, Peter Gabriel, Robbie Williams),
Jason Henrie, Jason Sadites

Don Dewulf is the creative mind behind The Wring, a musical adventure chock full of proggy riffs, angry lyrics, and a heavy dose of melody. He is releasing a second album this year, “The Wring² Project Cipher” that boasts the work of several seasoned, professional musicians, making this one of the top albums prog fans are going to want this year.

Dewulf is the sole songwriter of the project and he takes up guitar duties, but the album wouldn’t have come together without help from drummer Thomas Lang, vocalist Marc Bonilla, bassist Bryan Beller as well as bassist Jason Henrie who also played on The Wring’s first album. Guitarist Jason Sadites rounds out the line-up, playing a killer solo on one track. This incredible depth of players brings to life an album that has enough proggy stuff for the geeks, but still plenty of melodies and rock riffery for the regular heavy music listener. Says Dewulf:

“I love the complexity and innovation of prog-rock but also the hooks and brevity of great classic rock… The Wring tries to bring you both.”

The first look at this album is the single “Cipher”, the sole instrumental track juxtaposed against the six vocal tracks with lyrical themes full of emotion and aggression. Dewulf explains Cipher further:

“I played this song on a 7-string guitar so there is a massive low end. I think the parts are short enough and musical enough to hold interest without vocals. I really like the bass and guitar solos here too. A combination homage to YYZ and March of the Fire Ants. Jason Henrie played killer bass on this track and created the incredibly cool video for it.”

See/listen to “Cipher” at https://youtu.be/XpqS5D0r8qE

Spotify pre-save – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thewring/project-cipher

“The Wring² Project Cipher” is a rock record with bits of proggy stuff hidden inside, it is recommended for those listening to Tool, Opeth, and old Rush.

“The Wring² Project Cipher” will be out on May 28, 2021.

Album pre-order – https://thewring2.bandcamp.com

Track Listing:
1. The Light (4:10)
2. Sorceress (4:44)
3. Cipher (4:29)
4. Steelier (4:25)
5. Dissension (4:08)
6. Dose (3:27)
7. Touch (4:29)
Album Length: 29:54

For more info:
Thewring.ca
Facebook.com/thewringband
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About:
The Wring is a progressive rock project created in 2015 by guitarist Don Dewulf who had compiled a large inventory of compositions that he had fully demoed, just needing players to turn the demos into songs. The project started out in a band format with local musicians and they released a debut self-titled album in 2017.

After a series of live dates sharing stages with Anvil, Diamond Head, and Dead Daisies, the band dissolved. A chance conversation with Mikael Akerfeldt inspired Dewulf to forge ahead with new material, re-connecting with bassist Jason Henrie and engaging world-renowned musicians to perform, bringing the new songs to another level.

The result of that was “The Wring 2 – Project Cipher” releasing in 2021, which will feature album guests Bryan Beller (Joe Satriani, The Aristocrats, Dethklok, Steve Vai), Thomas Lang (Robert Fripp, Peter Gabriel, Robbie Williams), Jason Henrie, and Jason Sadites.

Always starting with a riff, Dewulf builds compositions that showcase his signature blend of classic heavy rock meets prog. The lyrics come after the music is done and are usually a targeted response to an interaction that has sparked anger. The translation of emotion into words is subtle, often belying the more aggressive undertones. Expect more from Dewulf with The Wring3 already in the recording stage!

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0 EPK – In Solastalgia, EitherWay (2021)

April 13, 2021
by Asher
· EPKs · In Solastalgia, EitherWay

EPK – In Solastalgia, EitherWay (2021)

For fans of Milanku, Mogwai, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Neurosis

Facebook.com/In-Solastalgia-EitherWay-113534206766985 | Instagram.com/insolastalgiaeitherway/

InSolastalgiaEitherWay.bandcamp.com

EP Title: Morii
Release Date: October 8, 2021
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Amplify

“”Morii” proposes a post rock with multiple facets, sometimes muscular, sometimes cinematic or even melancholic but always fascinating.4/5″ – Music Waves

“”Morii” propose un post rock aux multiples facettes, parfois musclé, parfois cinématique voire mélancolique mais toujours passionnant. Une réussite pour In solastalgia, Either Way qu’il faudra suivre de très près.4/5″ – Music Waves

“Some of the most special musicians are the ones who look beyond the actual music. It seems counterintuitive since musicians make music for a living, but some tend to lean more towards artists than a music makers. Jean Philippe Hébert would land in the former category with his latest solo project In Solastalgia, Either Way. Hébert has been working diligently over the last several months to bring this project to life, and it’s finally arriving with the music video release of “Morii,” the title track to his new six-song EP. Judging by the spectacular visual accompaniment to the song, you can tell that there’s so much more on Hébert’s mind than just chords and verses.” – V13

“The cinematography behind In Solastalgia, Either Way is not something that can be understated. Their music is a complete audio visual experience that dramatically intertwines progressive post-rock and vivid imagery that is best experienced live. In lieu of live events right now, In Solastalgia, Either Way conveys their messages through music videos such as the one for ‘Opia’.” The Prog Space

“Between soothed delicacy ( « The Warlike Fox », nice acoustic piece ) and mystery veil ( the last two titles being accompanied by a darker aura, even if « Solastalgia » will finally light up by its pretty arrangements ), Morii is a unique introspective experience, which can evoke groups like Mogwai or Godspeed You! Black Emperor, are groups often questioning their music and constantly renewing themselves. In Solastalgia, Either Way seems to express a feeling in this spirit on Morii, his music certainly taking on a completely different dimension live with video projections. Hoping that a European tour will not be long.” – Eklektik Rock

“On peut sentir l’influence notamment de Goodspeed You! Black Emperor dans le son de Jean Philippe Hébert. ” – Le Canal Auditif

“The title track is quite friendly with shimmering guitars and a homely melody, including an effective increase in energy potential. After the acoustic-melancholic pink-floyd reminiscence ‚ The Warlike Fox ‘ make In Solastalgia, Either Way with ‚ Zenozyne ‘ on Dark Ambient, who gets into a cluster of noise and voodoo and effectively with ‚ La Solastalgie ‘ on powerfully thick pants in Post Rock. Rating: 9/15 points” – Betreutes Proggen

“Jean-Philippe, multi-instrumentiste reconnu, a déjà accompagné pas mal de vedettes locales durant sa jeune carrière et se consacre aujourd’hui à ce projet post-rock pensé autour de l’idée philosophique de Glenn Albrecht décrivant une forme de détresse existentielle causée par le changement environnemental. Vaste sujet défendu par une musique instrumentale à l’émotion tangible où les six titres suivent un parcours balisé par les standards du post-rock mais rehaussé, par exemple sur le 4e volet, d’une ballade folk mélancolique; oxygénation salutaire avant de replonger dans des inquiétudes palpables et dramatiques. Intéressant!” – Prog Censor

“Après plusieurs années de travail, il sort son premier projet solo « In Solastalgia EitherWay », qui a été construit autour de l’idée du philosophe Glenn Albrecht. Il décrit une forme de détresse émotionnelle ou existentielle causée par le changement environnemental. Ce projet combine l’amour de l’artiste pour la nature et la musique. L’approche musicales varient de Godspeed You! Empereur à des moments plus lourdes comme Opeth. Vous pourrez entendre tous ces mondes se fusionner dans sa musique. Le son de cet EP (30min.) tourne autour du post-rock instrumental tantôt lourde, tantôt atmosphérique et parfois cinématique. Des titres comme ‘’Opia’’ qui débute tout doucement avec une guitare acoustique ainsi que la guitare électrique aérienne, dont la progression nous amène vers un son plus métallique. JP HÉBERT nous présente ici un projet totalement différent ce qu’il fait habituellement. Sans faire une comparaison directe avec Alex Henry FOSTER. Je pense que si vous aimez la musique de AHF vous allez apprécier « In Solastalgia EitherWay ». Qui soit en passant sont 2 artistes de chez nous au Québec !! Un début prometteur !!” – Profil Prog

“The Post Rock band In Solastalgia Either Way is one band that is on my own radar. This is an all-star band of experienced touring musicians.” – Montreal Rocks

Track Listing:
1. Good People, Bad Medecin. (4:25)
2. Opia (6:40)
3. Morii (4:45)
4. The Warlike Fox (2:59)
5. Zenozyne (5:39)
6. La Solastalgie (4:36)
EP Length: 29:07

EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Jean Philippe Hébert and Max Gosselin on Drums
• All songs written by: Jean Philippe Hébert
• Produced by: Jean Philippe Hébert
• Mixed by: Ryan Battistuzzi
• Mastered by: Ryan Battistuzzi
• EP Artwork by: Jean Philippe Hébert and photo by Élise Charbonneau
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP Recording Band Line Up:
Jean Philippe Hébert on guitars, keys and Max Gosselin on Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Jean Philippe Hébert – Guitars
Balloo – Bass
Vithou – Keys
Gabriel – Guitars
Maxu – Drums

Photo Credit – Elliot Maginot

About:

Jean Philippe Hébert is an academically trained guitarist. Originally from Québec City, JP was educated at Notre-Dame-De-Foy campus, a private college in the outskirts of Quebec capital. He grew up surrounded by nature with one brother and two parents in the medical field.

As a young boy, JP would admire a guitar that had been hung on the wall of his house for ages, until he found the courage to ask for the instrument and some lessons. As a teenager, JP played a lot, concentrating his efforts towards a heavy style of music, until he started college and began studying classical and jazz. He is also a multi-instrumentalist; playing not only guitar but piano, drums and bass as well as banjo, mandolin and other specialized guitars.

His musical abilities landed him many gigs with prominent local Quebec City acts like Elliot Maginot, Lisa Leblanc and Les Soeurs Boulay to name a few. For over a decade now he has been lead guitarist on many of these projects both in-studio and live settings.

He is currently working on a solo project “In Solastalgia EitherWay”, which is the fruit of many years of work; it was built around the philosopher Glenn Albrecht idea that describes a form of emotional or existential distress caused by environmental change. This project combines JP’s love for nature and music. His influences vary from Godspeed You! Black Emperor to Goat and to heavier things like Opeth. You can hear all these worlds colliding in his music, somehow perfectly placed in chaos.

The debut 6 song EP entitled “MORII” will be released on October 8, 2021 that will then be followed by a series of concerts. The concerts themselves will be worked on as moving portraits, as he will work closely on visuals with videographers. This project is both musical and visual.

0 BLOODSPORT (80s Metal Homage To Jean Claude Van Damme) Release Cassette Edition of EP “Lethal Tender”

April 13, 2021
by Asher
· Bloodsport · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 13, 2021

For fans of Helloween, Exciter, Queensryche, Judas Priest

BLOODSPORT (80s Metal Homage To Jean Claude Van Damme) Release Cassette Edition of EP “Lethal Tender”

L-R – Dragos B. – Guitar, Jan Loncik – Vocals + Drums & Bass (studio), Joey Kolsteren – Lead Guitar

What do you get when you combine Jean Claude Van Damme with classic 80’s metal? You get Bloodsport, a heavy metal tribute to the one and only Belgian martial artist/actor. Their first Ep “Kumite Attack” was released in 2018 and the year’s “Lethal Tender” is a cut above with tighter drumming, tighter riffing, better vocals, and A+ production! Fans of true heavy metal are digging right into it!

All Bloodsport lyrics and themes revolve around Jean-Claude Van Damme’s movies in the late 80s and early 90s, specifically focused on his martial arts films. “Lethal Tender” is inspired by Van Damme’s movie Lionheart, for those who haven’t seen it, you’re in for a wild ride! Bloodsport explains the track further:

Bloodsport prides itself on tons of riffs, complex song structures, and very little repetition; they are highly recommended for fans of early Running Wild, Helloween, and Exciter.

“Lethal Tender” was released on March 12, 2021 via Nightstrike Records and is available as a limited edition cassette and CD along with a digital download at the following link: https://bloodsportband.bandcamp.com/album/lethal-tender

YouTube stream – https://youtu.be/J6URtSfFA0E

Track Listing:
1. Lethal Tender (7:53)
2. Lion’s Den (5:06)

EP artwork was hand-painted by Constance Knight.

More Info:
Facebook.com/bloodsportmetal
Instagram.com/bloodsport_band
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About:
Formed in early 2018 in Vancouver, Bloodsport is a band not only created to pay tribute to Jean-Claude Van Damme and all the exhilarating films he’s put out, but also to redefine the best aspects of 80s heavy metal and speed metal – the music many of us grew up with! Chock-full of fast riffing, crazy solos, pounding drums and, featuring Jan Loncik – one of the best metal vocalists in Canada – the trio can do no wrong! Bloodsport truly takes it to the next level, incorporating the odd time signature and unconventional song structure to their lengthy, riff-laden tunes. Welcome to the Kumite!

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0 Romania’s The Boy Who Cried Wolf Breathe Secret Wars Through New Music Video “Bellicose”, Video Premiere via IDIOTEQ

April 13, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · The Boy Who Cried Wolf

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 13, 2021

For fans of Every Time I Die, Cancer Bats, Brand New, The Chariot, Chevelle

Romania’s The Boy Who Cried Wolf Breathe Secret Wars Through New Music Video “Bellicose”

Video Premiere via IDIOTEQ

New Album “Bellicose” Out Now!

“Bellicose” is the sonic representation of furious anger aimed at the clashing worlds that keep colliding onto us, turning us into feral beasts, nurturing the darkest of wishes, bidding serenity a sickening farewell. It is the title track of the 2020 album from Romania’s The Boy Who Cried Wolf and they are now presenting it in video form.

According to the band, “Bellicose” was recorded back in 2018, but it was such an anthemic song for them, that they included it twice on the album, in both electric and acoustic versions where it boosts the overall theme, “the rage that can rise up inside each and every one of us”. They further explain the meaning behind the song:

“It’s a renewed struggle to face off the world of the living by singing about our dead hopes and tribulations. The only salvation anyone really has, when they’re a kid trapped in an adult body, trying to be a citizen of the world or even a society, is the inspiration to create such worlds where you can be the victor or at least be honest with yourself, by screaming your fears, anger, and frustration out loud.”

The Boy Who Cried Wolf makes angry music they claim is medicinal for them, and they hope it will be like a pill to swallow for fans when they feel like they have lost their grip on serenity. The band is heavy-hitting hardcore recommended for people who enjoy processing their problems through music and fans of Every Time I Die, Cancer Bats, and Brand New.

Watch the video for “Bellicose” via its premiere on IDIOTEQ HERE.

The album “Bellicose” was released on December 12, 2020 and available at TBWCW.bandcamp.com.

Track Listing:
1. Intro (2:09)
2. Bellicose (Acoustic) (2:57)
3. Ghostriders II (1:34)
4. Cloak & Bladder (2:25)
5. Saturnine (2:15)
6. Swarms (1:59)
7. The Night After (4:38)
8. In Midnight Clad (4:23)
9. The March feat Zda (2:54)
10. It Makes Waves (3:04)
11. Vengeance Of (4:15)
12. Selina, The Years Have Not Been Kind (2:40)
13. Bellicose (Electric) (3:44)
14. Balada Bormasinii (Hidden Track) (4:55)

For more info:
Facebook.com/tbwcw
Instagram.com/tbwcwolf
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About:
The Boy Who Cried Wolf started when two local bands (CHESTER and Breathelast) from Bucharest collided. Bogdan Purghel “Bacovia” (guitar/bass/vocals) and Mihai Ionut Andrei (vocals) reached out to drummer Alexandru Guta (PZFI, Backstage Hero) to give it a sincere go at writing wild and fast-paced music that would satiate their primal desires. They are heavily inspired by old-school metal combined with hardcore and punk vibes although other sounds may occur.

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0 Rockshots Records: Endless Chain First Single “Nothing More” Off Upcoming Debut Album “Forthcoming Past” Out June 25th, ft. guests Mikko Heikkilä (Kaunis Kuolematon, Dawn Of Solace, Black Aeon Sun), Ville Hovi (Blackstar Halo), Aki Salonen (Nemecic), Sami Yli-Sirniö, guitar (Kreator, Waltari), Antti Kolehmainen, (Waltari), Samuli Mikkonen (Korpiklaani)

April 13, 2021
by Asher
· Endless Chain · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 13, 2021

For fans of Katatonia, Helloween, Amorphis, Anthema

Rockshots Records: Endless Chain First Single “Nothing More” Off Upcoming Album “Forthcoming Past”

Debut Album “Forthcoming Past” Out June 25, 2021
ft. guests Mikko Heikkilä (Kaunis Kuolematon, Dawn Of Solace, Black Aeon Sun),
Ville Hovi (Blackstar Halo), Aki Salonen (Nemecic), Sami Yli-Sirniö, guitar (Kreator, Waltari),
Antti Kolehmainen, (Waltari), Samuli Mikkonen (Korpiklaani)

Rockshots Records is proud to announce their latest signing of Endless Chain for the release of the debut album “Forthcoming Past” due out on June 25th, 2021.

The sole studio project is the creation of Finnish songwriter Timo Mölsä with multiple album guests that include Mikko Heikkilä (Kaunis Kuolematon, Dawn Of Solace, Black Aeon Sun), Ville Hovi (Blackstar Halo), Aki Salonen (Nemecic), Sami Yli-Sirniö, guitar (Kreator, Waltari), Antti Kolehmainen, (Waltari), and Samuli Mikkonen (Korpiklaani).

The full length was recorded, mixed, and produced by Aleksanteri Kuosa (Before the Dawn, Wolfheart, Waltari) along with mastering done by Juho Räihä (guitarist of Swallow the Sun).

In the lead-up to the album’s release, Endless Chain is sharing the single “Nothing More”, a luring and emotional song with guest vocals by Ville Hovi (Blackstar Halo) and Aki Salonen (Nemecic). Lyrically, the track tells the story of one person’s feelings, disappointments in life, and how to deal with them.

Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/3ZeUhMPttYM

Digital stream and download (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon) – https://backl.ink/146151001

A late bloomer to being a musician, Endless Chain‘s Timo Mölsä had his musical awakening in 2016, however, he has been listening and influenced by various genres of metal music for over 30 years. It took re-introducing himself to guitar with long-time friend Ari Hokkanen as a fun pastime that drove Mölsä to create his own songs. What would soon follow is a new project with contributions from Hokkanen for writing and lyrics.

Soon after, Mölsä shared his demos with drummer Samuli Mikkonen (Korpiklaani), who, after listening, joined the project and performed all the drums on the debut record.

Step by step things fell into place, through Mikkonen, Mölsä became acquainted with producer Aleksanteri Kuosa who had a big impact on the completion of the debut album.

“Aleksanteri is an imaginative producer and he was also very patient with a perfectionist like me. He knew how to weed out extra notes from my compositions and finally got the most out of my songs. There were maybe a total of 20 songs in the beginning, of which we went through less than 15 in the preliminary production. Finally, 10 songs had been selected for the album. Through Aleksanteri, I also got many other great musicians involved in the project.”

The end result is Mölsä‘s dark and melancholic sound premiered through Endless Chain‘s first offering “Forthcoming Past”.

Album pre-order – http://bit.ly/ForthcomingPastCD

Track Listing:
1. Forthcoming Past (6:41)
2. They’re The Ones To Fall (4:31)
3. Hold Out Hope (5:30)
4. All of The Above (3:45)
5. A Letter (4:31)
6. Nothing More (3:53)
7. Feel (3:38)
8. The Wild One (3:53)
9. Scars On Me (3:18)
10. The Memories (4:33)
Album Length: 44:19

Album Credits:
Endless Chain:
Timo Mölsä, Guitar
Special guests on the album:
Mikko Heikkilä, Vocals on no. 2, 3, 5, 7 ,10
Ville Hovi, Vocals on no. 1, 4, 6, 8 and 9
Aki Salonen, Rough Vocals on no. 1, 4 and 6
Salla Sundberg, Vocals on no. 7
Aleksanteri Kuosa, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards
Samuli Mikkonen, Drums
Sami Yli-Sirniö, Guitar Solo on ”Hold Out Hope” and “Scars on me”
Antti Kolehmainen, cello on ”Hold Out Hope” and “The Wild One”
John Egerton, opening speech on “Forthcoming Past”

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

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0 EPK – Eclipser – Pages (2021)

April 12, 2021
by Asher
· Eclipser · EPKs

EPK – Eclipser – Pages (2021)

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

For Fans of Ulcerate, Deathspell Omega

EP Title: Pages
Release Date: May 28, 2021
Label: Self-Release

Facebook.com/eclipserofficial | Twitter.com/Eclipseroffici1 | Instagram.com/band_eclipser/

Eclipser.bandcamp.com | Spotify

“The writing and recording of this EP were pretty chaotic and we 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 album from home. There’s a good mix of aggression and melody both within the songs and from one to another.

We recorded the drums and re-amped the strings at Apartment 2 recording (Topon Das – Fuck The Facts). We then finished tracking the vocals ourselves, then passed everything over to Reverence Audio for mixing. We then moved everything back to Apartment 2 for mastering.” – Eclipser

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“…an impressive example of the modern North American black metal scene, handily matching the technical creativity and melodic nuances exemplified in recent outings from Infera Bruo and Botis.” – Angry Metal Guy (2019 Review – Pathos)

“Of this band’s many layers, their vocals are perhaps the most haunting and ungodly element: shrill, disturbing shrieks diverge from inhuman guttural lows to form a sort of infernal harmony that jarringly punctuates the pulsating wall of noise surrounding it.” – Invisible Oranges

“From the ancient depths where long forgotten fears sleep comes Ottawa’s Eclipser. Their blackened death metal style tears and claws at your insides like a caged animal yearning to be free.” – Toilet Ov Hell

“This is black metal played with dark brutality and dissonant intensity. It’s a blackened hybrid that focuses more on black metal than anything else, but still finds time to incorporate death metal elements into itself with a voracious hunger. It’s overwhelmingly bleak and aggressive, but has surprising moments of melody and coherence mixed in with its jagged dissonance and unfriendly exterior.” – Wonderbox Metal (2019 Review – Pathos)

Pathos is their remarkably self-assured debut, and it culls elements both modern and primordial from black and death metal – resulting in an album that’s simultaneously grandiose, brutal, and completely evil.” – Dreams of Consciousness (2019 Review – Pathos)

“If moody, brutal, atmospheric blackened death is your thing, Pathos needs to be put into your little grim, frostbitten ear-holes.” – Sentinel Daily (2019 Review – Pathos)

“…an extremely promising debut from a band only two years into their career.” – Distorted Sound (2019 Review – Pathos)

“… a refreshing album that holds nothing back, delivering fiery punch after fiery punch until you are nothing but ash being carried away by a cold winter wind.” – Trve North Reviews (2019 Review – Pathos)

“…a stellar debut.” – Black Metal Daily (2019 Review – Pathos)

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Top L-R – Christian Beaupre – Guitar, Sebastien Choquette – Bass
Bottom L-R – Ryan Menard – Guitar, Vocals, Chris Joyal – Drums

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.

Shared Stage with:
Carach Angren, Mors Principium Est, Wolfheart, Cognitive, Monotheist, The Machinist, Bane (Serbia), Uhtcearu, Venom Prison, Homewrecker, Joy, Black Mass

Discography:
2021 – Pages – EP
2019 – Pathos – LP
2018 – Promo
2017 – Demo

[Download EP Cover | Download EP Lyrics]

EP Title: Pages
Release Date: May 28, 2021
Label: Self-Release

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 Credits:
• All songs performed by: Eclipser
• All songs written by: Eclipser
• Produced by: Eclipser
• Mixed by: Mike Raymond @ Reverence Audio
• Mastered by: Topon Das @ Apartment 2 Recording
• Album Artwork by: Misanthropic-art
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP Band Line Up:
Ryan Menard – Guiatr, Vocals
Christian Beaupre – Guitar
Sebastien Choquette – Bass
Chris Joyal – Drums

0 EPK – Bloodsport – Lethal Tender (2021) (Nightstrike Records) (80s Metal Homage To Jean Claude Van Damme)

April 12, 2021
by Asher
· Bloodsport · EPKs

EPK – Bloodsport – Lethal Tender (2021) (Nightstrike Records) (80s Metal Homage To Jean Claude Van Damme)

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

For fans of Helloween, Exciter, Queensryche, Judas Priest

“We were really wanting to continue with the Bloodsport movie theme because it’s such a hit movie for cult cinema, not to mention it’s Van Damme’s best in terms of action and authenticity! Alas, we decided not to focus too much on one film, as he has close to a dozen good martial arts films from that era, all of them totally awesome in their own way. So, we went with Lionheart, which is a childhood favourite of mine and something I’ve owned on VHS for as long as I can remember. The movie totally rips! To anyone who hasn’t seen it: you’re in for a wild ride Van Damme style! We feel like our music acts as a second soundtrack to the films! They are completely and respectfully dedicated to the glory of those films.” – Bloodsport

EP Title: Lethal Tender
Release Date: March 12, 2021
Label: Nightstrike Records
Distribution: Nightstrike Records

Facebook.com/bloodsportmetal | Instagram.com/bloodsport_band | Youtube

Bloodsportband.bandcamp.com (Limited Edition Cassette)

Formed in early 2018 in Vancouver, Bloodsport is a band not only created to pay tribute to Jean-Claude Van Damme and all the exhilarating films he’s put out, but also to redefine the best aspects of 80s heavy metal and speed metal – the music many of us grew up with! Chock-full of fast riffing, crazy solos, pounding drums and, featuring Jan Loncik – one of the best metal vocalists in Canada – the trio can do no wrong! Bloodsport truly takes it to the next level, incorporating the odd time signature and unconventional song structure to their lengthy, riff-laden tunes. Welcome to the Kumite!

Story Angles / Fun Facts:

1. Bloodsport is split up between two provinces, with members residing in British Columbia and Alberta. Due to the band’s studio-only approach thus far, the recording of this newest EP was straightforward, but with plans to take on live shows down the road, this could get more complicated. Bloodsport has “live” members ready to go and the rehearsals will likely happen in Vancouver, British Columbia.

2. On “Lethal Tender”, vocalist Jan Loncik filled many shoes, including as bassist and drummer, not to mention he recorded, mixed and mastered the whole thing! An integral member of Bloodsport, Jan is a fantastic musician and also plays in the bands Hrom and Radyator.

3. All Bloodsport lyrics and themes revolve around Jean-Claude Van Damme’s movies in the late 80s and early 90s specifically focused on his martial arts films.

4. The band’s artwork is done by close friend and skillful painter (not to mention highly underrated), Constance Knight. A quick search of her work will reveal amazing hand-painted pieces – she can be contacted through her Instagram page.

5. Vocalist Jan Loncik and lead guitarist Joey Kolsteren have only met once in real life.

Left to right – Dragos B. – Guitar, Jan Loncik – Vocals + Drums & Bass (studio), Joey Kolsteren – Lead Guitar

[Download Album Cover | Download EP Lyrics]

EP Title: Lethal Tender
Release Date: March 12, 2021
Label: Nightstrike Records
Distribution: Nightstrike Records

Track Listing:
1. Lethal Tender (7:53)
2. Lion’s Den (5:06)

EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Bloodsport
• All songs written by: Dragos B.
• Produced by: Jan Loncik
• Mixed by: Jan Loncik
• Mastered by: Jan Loncik
• EP Artwork by: Constance Knight

EP Band Line Up:
Dragos B. – Guitars
Joey Kolsteren – Guitars (Lead)
Jan Loncik – Vocals + Drums & Bass (Recording only)

Discography:
Lethal Tender EP (2021)
Kumite Attack EP (2018)

0 Canada’s The Blood of Christ Have A New Video For “Forgotten Divinity Chapter 1”, Video Premiere via NoCleanSinging

April 12, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · The Blood of Christ

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 12, 2021

For fans Carcass, Sepultura, Enslaved, Morbid Angel, Immolation, Dissection

Canada’s The Blood of Christ Have A New Video For “Forgotten Divinity Chapter 1”

Video Premiere via NoCleanSinging

Out Now! Split Album “Eastern Beast – Western Wolf” w/ Japan’s Vomit Remnants via CDN Records

L – R: Jason Longo – Drums, Hank Bielanski – Bass & Vocals, Jeff Longo – Guitars
Photographer Credit – Debbie Longo

Hailing from London, Ontario, The Blood of Christ has recently released a split “Eastern Beast ~ Western Wolf” with Japan’s Vomit Remnants. They have a new lyric video for the track “Forgotten Divinity Chapter 1”, which can be viewed and heard via its premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.

This track is an old school The Blood of Christ song from 1998 that was resurrected and filled with new life. Musically, it has a very chaotic feel to it with rhythm changes and an auditory assault of riffs. Lyrically, it is about the divinity returning home to his clan after many years of hiatus. The Blood of Christ shares their inspiration behind their art:

“We are inspired by human emotions, historical events, astrology, ancient wars, stuff like that and we try to depict our themes in a dark, poetic manner. Quite often, we avoid the cliché death metal subject matter and also avoid any form of hate in our lyrics because we want people from all walks of life to enjoy our art and craft. Musically speaking, we are inspired by the love of making music and passion for our own instruments. It all comes from within.”

“Eastern Beast ~ Western Wolf'” was fostered into existence by Jeff Longo (guitar) and Keisuke Tsuboi (VR drummer) back in 2017 however scheduling conflicts prevented it from happening until 2020. This split features the debut of the new lineup of Jason Longo (drums), Jeff Longo (guitar) and Hank Bielanski (bass/vocals).

The evolution of The Blood Of Christ has been a natural journey that began rooted in straight-up death-grind metal, and sometime around 1995, they added dark elements from black metal and doom. The songs became epic with varied time signatures and tempo changes, often shifting from chugging death metal riffs to droning black metal riffs in the blink of an eye – and incorporated more vocal styles than the average death metal band would.

Recommended for fans of Morbid Angel, Immolation, and Dissection, “Eastern Beast – Western Wolf” is available on CDN Records.

Track Listing:
The Blood of Christ
1. Forgotten Divinity Chapter 1 (6:34)
2. Sworn To The Northern Star (6:02)
3. Apocalyptic Vertigo (5:37)
4. Forgotten Divinity Chapter 2 (6:25)
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Vomit Remnants
The band recorded 2 new songs and 1 cover song for releasing the split with their long-time favorite band Blood Of Christ in 2020. The singer Toshiyasu recorded for the first time in a long time since he recorded with Woundeep.

Blood Runs Cold (3:19)
2. Embodiment Of A Painful Void (3:20)
3. Moonlight Eclipse (The Blood Of Christ Cover) (5:06)
4. Embludgeonment (Live) (4:08)
5. Inherited Deformity (Live) (4:17)

The Blood of Christ is:
Jason Longo – Drums
Hank Bielanski – Vocals & Bass
Jeff Longo – Guitars

For more info:
Facebook.com/bloodofchristofficial
Twitter.com/bloodofchrist94
Instagram.com/bloodofchrist_official
YouTube

About:
Canadian Epic Dark Metal band The Blood of Christ (aka Blood of Christ) began their career in the early ’90s, making a blackened death metal hybrid that sounded similar to a mashup of Carcass and Enslaved. They kept this style throughout their first two albums, but started to tweak it on their third full-length album, 2003’s “Breeding Chaos”. The Blood of Christ’s brooding, unique and crushing sound has made fans out of underground metal lovers from many genres, creating an appeal that defies genre borders.

On their second release through CDN Records, the London trio has crafted their most focused and creative effort yet with 7 numbers of Epic Dark Metal dexterity and power. Fiends whom were raised on the sheer brutality and boundary-smashing efforts of Morbid Angel, or the pioneering and challenging progressive grind-core of Liverpudlian innovators Carcass, the epic and majestic sounds of Viking artisans Enslaved or even the groove-laden proto-death of Brazilian legends Sepultura will find something rousing and engulfing within The Blood of Christ. All of these influences and components meet head-on and shatter the boundaries of conventional arrangements and ultimately take the listener away to territory similarly explored by none before.

While their influences favored the shocking approach with lyrical themes that were rampant with Gore, Satanism and often-abhorrent imagery, The Blood of Christ chose to focus on more abstract and poetic subject matter. Their songs are often rife with human suffering, lust and longing, time travel, astrology, historic battles and the human struggle for personal freedom. A sincerely dark and often poetic way of not being afraid to expose the innards of human suffering, and relate to the misery from the destructive, self-promotion of humanity with unique vocals that sound as if purveyed by a raging beast – all of which is set to a brutal and epic soundtrack.

The Blood of Christ was formed in London, Ontario, in 1994, their lineup composed of avid metal scenesters: guitarist Jeff Longo, bassist Marek Kopala, drummer Jason Longo and vocalist Jason Deaville. Musically, at that time they were closest to Cannibal Corpse, although other metal bands like Morbid Angel, Samael, Kataklysm and Carcass played a role in their sound.

A 1995 demo (that saw a shift in style to what is now their own blend of death and black metal) helped the band secure a deal with Pulverizer Records, which released their debut album, “…a Dream to Remember” in 1997. A strong underground following began to build behind the group with albums like 1997’s “…a Dream to Remember” and 2002’s “As the Rain Gently falls”. Vocalist Conan Bulani, who joined the group in time to appear on the band’s debut album, sadly passed away in 2011. The Blood of Christ is now fronted by Ontario underground-metal veteran Hank Bielanski on bass & vocals.

The release of “Eastern Beast – Western Wolf”, a split CD & Cassette with Japanese hyper-groove masters Vomit Remnants on CDN Records in late 2020 will see the debut of Hank’s beastly craft with The Blood of Christ. The Blood of Christ is the embodiment of an Epic Dark Metal craft that in it of itself is limitless with possibility.

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“Anthology IV shows that they deserve to be respected as one of Canada’s better death metal exports” – Exclaim!

“…Canadian brutal death metal legends Blood Of Christ are a band who helped to define the sound known as Northern Hyperblast…” – Metal Injection

“Able to bring about varied atmospheres and textures into an otherwise assaulting formula, Blood of Christ seem on top of their game…” – Dead Rhetoric

“…an album, incredibly heavy with some really delectable rhythm, Unrelenting Declivity of Anguish is 7 tracks of ferocious noise…” – Games, Brains and Headbanging Life

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