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0 Out Now! One Man Death Metal – Canada’s HAIDUK Unleashes New Album “Archdevil”

February 26, 2026
by Asher
· Haiduk · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 26, 2026

Out Now! One Man Death Metal – Canada’s HAIDUK Unleashes New Album “Archdevil”

A relentless surge of blackened death‑thrash returns from Canada’s one‑man metal conjurer. Calgary-based solo metal project Haiduk, the creation of guitarist and composer Luka Milojica, has announced the release of its fifth full‑length album, “Archdevil,” out now as of February 26th, 2026. Known for its lightning‑fast riffcraft, evil melodies, and immersive dark‑fantasy worldbuilding, Haiduk’s newest offering pushes every element of its sound to the extreme.

“Archdevil doubles down on everything Haiduk stands for: speed, busy riffs and evil melodies. The focus is to keep the listener on edge and constantly introduce new patterns to keep you engaged,” says Milojica.

Haiduk emerged from Milojica’s desire to channel dark musical ideas without compromise. Inspired by Scandinavian solo acts like Vintersorg, he abandoned the search for bandmates and embraced complete creative control. Since the raw 2010 demo “Plagueswept”, Haiduk has carved a distinct path through death, black, and thrash metal, each album expanding the lore of the fictional realm Callost, the setting for all Haiduk lyrics.

Working entirely alone, Milojica writes all music and lyrics, performs all guitars and vocals, and records every release independently. Live, Haiduk performs as a one‑man assault: guitar and vocals onstage, with drums and bass delivered through the PA.

Musically, “Archdevil” is Haiduk at its most intense, with fast, tightly wound riffing fused with sinister melodies and relentless rhythmic shifts. The album is designed to overwhelm, keeping listeners in a constant state of tension as new patterns and attacks emerge without warning.

Lyrically, the record continues the saga of Callost, revisiting the nine demons first introduced on 2015’s “Demonicon.” Of the album’s eleven tracks, nine are dedicated to these demonic entities. Track 6, “Darkener,” depicts the demon god Vordok, the Archdevil himself, while the closing track, “Usurper,” tells the story of King Arias, a human ruler slain and “necrified” inside the volcanic fortress Octavia, returning as a demon to wage war on his former people.

Track Highlights includes “Curser”, a slow‑burning opener that erupts into shifting tempos and dark atmospheres, representing Corloch, demon of curses and fire. “Vexer”, a nonstop barrage of speed and heaviness, embodies Vordus, master of sorcery and mind control. “Reviler”, black‑metal‑driven tremors inspired by Azyr, god of earthquakes and volcanic wrath. “Darkener”, the centrepiece of the album, invokes Vordok, the Archdevil and supreme demon god. “Usurper”, the tragic, violent return of King Arias, resurrected as a demon to lead a new infernal conquest.

Recommended for fans of Bolt Thrower, Vomitory, Old Man’s Child, Dissection, and Behemoth, “Archdevil” is available at the following links:

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/67xaAKQuDgk7Dw3mQNPZrA

Bandcamp – https://haiduk.bandcamp.com/

Single Stream – Vexer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldtWfvOH6H0

Track Listing:
1. Curser (3:09)
2. Vexer (2:42)
3. Reviler (3:36)
4. Deviser (3:10)
5. Torturer (2:51)
6. Darkener (4:00)
7. Abhorer (2:30)
8. Infester (2:33)
9. Venomer (3:04)
10. Necrifier (3:13)
11. Usurper (3:05)
Album Length: 33:53

Album Band Line Up:
Luka Milojica – Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Drum Programming

For more info:
https://www.haiduk.ca
http://www.facebook.com/haidukmetal

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“The patented death/black/speed Metal rips your skull for 31 minutes“ 4.5/5 – Metal-Rules (2021 – Diabolica)

“An endless supply of evil, face-ripping riffs“ – Metal Crypt (2021 – Diabolica)

“Fast and unrelenting from start to end” 8/10 –Metalbite (2021 – Diabolica)

“Haiduk’s most aggressive work“ – The Killchain (2021 – Diabolica)

“A lot of eye-popping technical skill, intricate plotting, and brilliantly multifarious and mutated tonalities on display“ – No Clean Singing (2021 – Diabolica)

“A tremolo picked tornado of dark matter and blastbeats.” – The Circle Pit (2018 – Exomancer)

“[Haiduk’s] strong point has always been his riffs, and here they just destroy” 8.5/10 – Brave Words (2018 – Exomancer)

“[Haiduk] has perfected his own signature style and very few bands are doing this style” – Metal-Rules (2018 – Exomancer)

“Haiduk, all I have to say is you are one talented dude. It’s always impressive to me when a single person can put together an entire album on thier own, but to do so with such a level of both technical marksmanship and enjoyability is bizonkers. I look forward to hearing more of your thrash-heavy black and death metal in the future.” – Metal Trenches (2015 – Demonicon)

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0 GRAVEMASS (ft. members of Zimmers Hole, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation) Unleashes Devastating Single “Gravemass” Debut Album Out March 2026

February 26, 2026
by Asher
· GraveMass · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 26, 2026

GRAVEMASS (ft. members of Zimmers Hole, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation) Unleashes Devastating Single “Gravemass”

Debut Album “This Is The Way” Out March 6th, 2026 via End Game Records

Performing at Loud As Hell Open Air Festival 2026 w/ Fallujah, Allegaeon, Summoning the Lich, Crimson Shadows, Edge of Paradise, and more!

Photo Credit – Derek Carr

L-R – Destroyer of Souls – Drums – Bowels of Hell – Bass – Murderer of Colonizers – Guitar – Mayan Hate – Guitar – Lorde Heathen – Vocals

West Coast death metal force Gravemass has released their devastating new single “Gravemass,” the next offering from their upcoming debut album “This Is The Way,” arriving March 6th. The track follows the previously released title‑track single “This Is The Way,” further showcasing the band’s commitment to pure, unfiltered extremity.

“This Is The Way” is built on brutal guttural vocals, high‑speed assault, extreme aggression, and unyielding sonic violence. Every track is engineered to overwhelm, punish, and dominate. It is the culmination of decades of experience across the West Coast metal scene, sharpened into a relentless debut statement.

The artwork for “This Is The Way” is designed as a visual representation of a crushing wall of sound, a direct signal of the devastation contained within. It mirrors the band’s sonic identity: heavy riffs, hellish gutturals, and a feast crafted for true black/death metal fans. The cover doesn’t just introduce the album; it warns the listener of the violence ahead.

Gravemass is formed by long‑time Vancouver metal stalwarts whose résumés span Zimmers Hole, Punch Drunk, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation, Savannah, Process, The Golers, Subversion, Just Cause, and more. Their combined experience, over 30 years, has forged a sound that is brutal, angry, fast, dark, and evil.

“The band is made of West Coast metal heads from the Vancouver scene who have known each other for decades. I wrote the music over two months in between project breaks. I presented it to Lord Heathen, who immediately wanted to be part of the project. We recruited the rest of the band, people we’ve all known forever,” adds guitarist Mayan Hate.

With This Is The Way arriving March 6th, 2026, Gravemass confirms they’ve already begun writing their second album. Their evolution is driven by decades of collective experience.

“This music is Brutal, angry, fast, dark, and evil. If you like brutal… You will dig it,” says vocalist Lord Heathen

Fans of Slayer, Venom, Morbid Angel, Watain, and Napalm Death will find plenty to devour.

Listen to “Gravemass” at the following links:

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/7pM3F4Ue8K2DmxZAmVjtCF

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guVZTw7WncM

and previously released music video for “This Is the Way,” filmed by White Wolf Photography, which captures that ferocity firsthand and showcases the band’s commanding presence at Armstrong Metal Fest 2025.

Music Video – This Is The Way – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR9gy-AD8-E

In addition to the album release, Gravemass will also be performing at Loud As Hell Open Air Festival 2026, joining a stacked lineup featuring Fallujah, Allegaeon, Summoning the Lich, Crimson Shadows, Edge of Paradise, and more. For more info on the festival in Drumheller, AB, from July 31st to August 2nd, please visit https://www.loudashell.ca.

Track Listing:
1. Slaves To Pain – 2:38
2. This Is The Way – 3:45
3. Horned King – 2:54
4. Harvest of Souls – 2:53
5. Spitting Hell – 2:07
6. Black Bell – 2:50
7. Fallen – 3:27
8. Gravemass – 3:51
9. Abandon – 2:01
10. Poison Temple – 3:11
Album Length: 29:41

Album Band Line Up:
Lorde Heathen – Vocals
Mayan Hate – Guitar
Murderer of Colonizers – Guitar
Bowels of Hell – Bass
Destroyer of Souls – Drums

More info:

https://endgamerecords.com/

http://www.gravemass.com/

https://www.facebook.com/people/Grave-Mass/61556695854887/

https://www.instagram.com/gravemass1/

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“Hold on to your hats, buds. Your eyes and ears are in for a blinding treat. Canada’s black/death metal band GraveMass just released the aural assault known as “Fallen.” The song and the video are delightfully overwhelming. ” – Metal Sucks

““Fallen” is a brutal, pummeling track with vocals that range from a guttural growl to a nasal screech, creating a blistering death metal assault. The black-and-white video with its flashing lights and quick cuts combines imagery of nature and religion in a way that perfectly complements the sonic onslaught of the video. It’s a breakneck track that leaves carnage in its wake, and you’ll want to check it out.” – New Noise Magazine

“With “Fallen,” GraveMass offers a glimpse into what promises to be a searing, unholy debut album. It’s a declaration of intent—and a brutal reminder that Canadian metal is as fierce and alive as ever.” – See Rock Live

“Gravemass Deliver Evil with Latest Single & Video, “Fallen”” – V13

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0 Thank You Canadian MDs and Djs for the airplay love! \m/\m/ For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops Loud – #7 Born Divided, #8 Ivy Gardens | CFOU 89.1 MHz – Trois-Rivieres Loud – #8 Triskelyon | CJSR 88.5MHz – Edmonton Loud – #6 Outlying | CJSW 90.9 MHz – Calgary Loud – #7 Pythonic, #8 Karu Rockshots Records | CJUM 101.5 MHz – Winnipeg Loud – #4 Gravewitch | CICK 93.9 – Smithers Top 30 – #7 Unpunished

February 25, 2026
by Asher
· Born Divided · Gravewitch · Ivy Gardens · KARU · Outlying · Pythonic · radio charts · Triskelyon · Unpunished

Thank You Canadian MDs and Djs for the airplay love! \m/\m/

For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops
Loud – #7 Born Divided, #8 Ivy Gardens

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-24

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CFOU 89.1 MHz – Trois-Rivieres
Loud – #8 Triskelyon

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfou.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-24

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CJSR 88.5MHz – Edmonton
Loud – #6 Outlying

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-24

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CJSW 90.9 MHz – Calgary
Loud – #7 Pythonic, #8 Karu Rockshots Records

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-24

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CJUM 101.5 MHz – Winnipeg
Loud – #4 Gravewitch

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-24

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CICK 93.9 – Smithers
Top 30 – #7 Unpunished

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cick.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-02-24

0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/ For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops Loud – #7 Born Divided, #8 Ivy Gardens | CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford Loud – #7 Triskelyon, #8 Juliet Ruin, #9 Phaeton | CJUM 101.5 MHz – Winnipeg Loud – #2 Gravewitch | CICK 93.9 – Smithers Top 30 – #9 Unpunished

February 25, 2026
by Asher
· Born Divided · Gravewitch · Ivy Gardens · Juliet Ruin · Phaeton · radio charts · Triskelyon · Unpunished

Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/

For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops
Loud – #7 Born Divided, #8 Ivy Gardens

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-17

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CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford
Loud – #7 Triskelyon, #8 Juliet Ruin, #9 Phaeton

https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-17

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CJUM 101.5 MHz – Winnipeg
Loud – #2 Gravewitch

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-17

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CICK 93.9 – Smithers
Top 30 – #9 Unpunished

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cick.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-02-17

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0 Quebec City Death Metal SANAGA Unleashes Debut Single “The Godslayer’s Oath”; Mixed and Mastered by KATAKLYSM’s Jeff Dagenais

February 25, 2026
by Asher
· Music News · Sanaga

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 25, 2026

Quebec City Death Metal SANAGA Unleashes Debut Single “The Godslayer’s Oath”

Mixed and Mastered by KATAKLYSM’s Jeff Dagenais

L-R – Dominic Brillant – Guitars, Jean-Francois Durand – Bass, Marc Verreault – Vocals, Frederic Giguere – Drums, Patrick Plourde – Guitars

Photo Credit – Martin Bouchard

Rising death metal force Sanaga has officially released their debut single, “The Godslayer’s Oath” (mixed and mastered by Jeff Dagenais of Kataklysm), marking the band’s first step onto the Canadian metal scene. Formed in the fall of 2026, Sanaga brings together long‑time friends and seasoned musicians with a shared passion for creating fast, melodic, aggressive, and evocative metal inspired by Death, Slayer, Amon Amarth, and Dark Tranquillity.

“The Godslayer’s Oath” was the natural choice for Sanaga’s debut. As the first song the band fully rehearsed together, it quickly became their most polished and complete track. Musically, it showcases the full spectrum of Sanaga’s sound, death metal fused with thrash energy and sharpened by touches of black metal.

Lyrically, the single introduces listeners to the band’s myth‑driven universe. The song tells the story of a void‑born entity created for one purpose: to slay gods and destroy their realms. Whether interpreted as an anti‑religious statement or simply a brutal fantasy narrative, the track sets the tone for Sanaga’s bold, storytelling‑focused approach.

Though new as a unit, Sanaga’s members are no strangers to the Quebec metal scene. They are active in projects such as Meet The Mailman, Foxy Queen, Devil’s Trill, and Warriors of the North. Their combined experience fuels a tight, high‑energy sound and a no‑nonsense approach to songwriting.

Guitarist Patrick Plourde drafts full song structures, vocalist Marc Verreault crafts the lyrics, and every member reshapes the material with their own style, resulting in songs that are cohesive, energetic, and unmistakably theirs.

The single’s artwork reflects the band’s name, inspired by the Sanaga River in Cameroon, a symbol of life, death, and myth. The dark, foreboding landscape and towering god‑slaying figure visually echo the themes explored in the music.

Sanaga is currently preparing for their first live performances, scheduled for this spring. After their live debut, the band will return to the studio to record their second release.

With a defined sound and a clear creative vision, Sanaga is poised to make a strong impact on the death metal landscape.

Listen to “The Godslayer’s Oath” at the following links:

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/1rzjY98YzjOizn5gLwmpxO

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xU9Vmcpj_Q

More info:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585662054767

https://www.instagram.com/sanaga666/

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0 Rockshots Records – HEAVENFALL Unveils First Single “Squall-led” From Upcoming Album “Thorn” Out May 2026

February 25, 2026
by Asher
· Heavenfall (Rockshots Records) · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 25, 2026

HEAVENFALL Unveils New Video “Squall-led” From Upcoming Album “Thorn” Out May 2026

Heavenfall unveil “Squall-led”, the first single taken from their forthcoming full-length album “Thorn“, set for release on May 15th, 2026 via Rockshots Records.

Founded in 2003 by four teenage friends driven by an urgent need for self-expression, Heavenfall has steadily forged a distinctive identity rooted in classic heavy metal and sharpened by darker, more aggressive inflections. From their debut “Falling From Heaven” to the EP “The Besiders“, the band has progressively refined a language where power and introspection coexist, translating personal struggle into a cohesive artistic vision.

“Squall-led” emerges as a dynamic and tightly structured opener: fast, melodic, and immediately gripping, yet shaped by brooding undertones and reflective passages that reveal the band’s darker, more introspective core. Guided by Dest’s expressive vocal performance and the guitar vision of Pave, the two longstanding pillars of Heavenfall’s identity, the track encapsulates the band’s evolution with clarity, intensity, and emotional weight.

As the band explains, “‘Squall-led’ is the perfect opener for the album: fast and melodic, yet marked by darker and introspective moments. The lyrics encourage learning from mistakes and hard times and from the clarity they may bring – even if it is never easy to read the signs a storm leaves behind.”

Watch the official lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGYWX5blAUQ
Digital: https://lnk.to/z88UKP

Heavenfall’s musical DNA draws from classic heavy and thrash metal foundations while embracing the emotional depth and shadowed atmospheres of bands such as Nevermore, Iced Earth, and Savatage. The band describes its sound as “heavy, introspective, melancholic, personal and poetic”, a definition that finds its most mature expression in “Thorn“.

Produced by Heavenfall with drums recorded by Maurizio Cardullo at Crono Sound Factory and mixed and mastered by Davide Tavecchia at Twilight Studio, the single benefits from a powerful, detailed production that enhances both its aggressive drive and its melodic depth. The album artwork, created by Aaron Bonogofsky, visually reinforces the emotional and conceptual framework of the record.

“Thorn” is conceived as a complex and cathartic journey, an introspective exploration through melancholic melodies, designed to take the audience on a profound emotional path. Heavier, more melodic, and more intricate than the band’s previous works, the album delves into the fragile and unspoken layers of human experience.

With “Squall-led”, Heavenfall open the first chapter of a record that does not merely revisit their roots but deepens them – transforming inner conflict into a resonant and compelling contemporary heavy metal statement.

For fans of: Nevermore, Iced Earth, Savatage

New album “Thorn” out May 15th, 2026

PRE ORDER “Thorn”: https://rockshots.eu/products/heavenfall-thorn-cd

Track Listing:
1. Squall-led – 3:37
2. Sudden Zenith – 4:04
3. No Candlelight – 4:13
4. This Illusion – 3:51
5. Left Apart – 4:23
6. Lingering Under The Acid Rain – 4:43
7. Midwinter In July – 4:45
8. Ora Pro Nemine – 4:53
9. Midnightingale – 5:41
10. The Wind Chimes Garden – 4:55
11. Stramonium – 8:10
Album Length: 53:15

Album Line-up
Dest: Vocals
Pave: Guitars
Giò: Guitars
Nick: Bass
Panta: Drums

Current Lineup:
Dest: Vocals
Pave: Guitars
Simo: Guitars
Stefano: Bass
Marco: Drums

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.instagram.com/heavenfallmetal/ | https://www.facebook.com/Heavenfallmetal/

ABOUT:

Heavenfall was formed in 2003 by four teenage friends united by a shared urgency to express themselves through heavy music. What started as a raw and instinctive project, built with limited means but strong determination, gradually evolved into a defined artistic identity rooted in classic heavy and thrash metal, enriched by darker and more introspective elements. From the outset, the band focused on developing a personal sound rather than adhering strictly to genre conventions.

Following years of rehearsals, songwriting, and live activity, Heavenfall released their debut full-length “Falling From Heaven” in 2012, receiving positive feedback from both audiences and specialized press. The 2017 EP “The Besiders” confirmed the band’s steady growth, highlighting a more mature compositional approach and a stronger inclination toward introspective and emotionally layered songwriting.

A consistent live presence has played a key role in the band’s development. Heavenfall is known for delivering intense and engaging performances, built on direct interaction with the audience. Over the years, they have shared the stage with established acts such as Q5, Domine, Elvenking, and Crying Steel, strengthening their position within the European heavy metal circuit.

In 2026, the band will release their new full-length album “Thorn” via Rockshots Records, marking a further step in their artistic evolution. The record reflects a natural progression toward a heavier, more introspective and structurally refined sound, consistent with the trajectory the band has been shaping since its early years.

Now active for over two decades, Heavenfall stands as a cohesive and experienced act whose path has been defined by continuity, stylistic coherence, and a clear commitment to their own vision of heavy metal.

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0 EPK – Sanaga – The Godslayer’s Oath (2026)

February 24, 2026
by Asher
· EPKs · Sanaga

EPK – Sanaga – The Godslayer’s Oath (2026)

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

For fans of Death, Slayer, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquility

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585662054767 | https://www.instagram.com/sanaga666

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7i87P02YlnjSdUlxoIIbbi

[Download Single Cover | Download Single Lyrics]

Band: Sanaga
Single Title: The Godslayer’s Oath
Length: 5:46
Label: Self-Release
Genre: Death Metal
Location: Quebec City, QC, Canada

Single Credits:
Performed by Sanaga
Music by Patrick Plourde
Lyrics by Marc Verreault & Dominic Brillant
Recorded by Sanaga
Drums recorded by Dominic Labbe
Mixed and mastered by Jeff Dagenais from Kataklysm
Artwork by Mathieu CantinBand Line-up:Patrick Plourde – Guitars
Dominic Brillant – Guitars
Jean-Francois Durand – Bass
Marc Verreault – Vocals
Frederic Giguere – Drums

L-R – Dominic Brillant – Guitars, Jean-Francois Durand – Bass, Marc Verreault – Vocals, Frederic Giguere – Drums, Patrick Plourde – Guitars

Photo Credit – Martin Bouchard

Formed in Quebec City in the fall of 2026, Sanaga unites long‑time friends and seasoned musicians with a shared passion for creating fast, melodic, and aggressive metal. Blending the intensity of Death and Slayer with the epic weight of Amon Amarth and the melodic depth of Dark Tranquillity, the band delivers a sound rooted in melodic death metal and thrash, sharpened by touches of black metal.

Sanaga’s writing process is collaborative at its core. Guitarist Patrick Plourde drafts full song structures, while vocalist Marc Verreault crafts the lyrics, and every member reshapes the material with their own style, resulting in songs that are tight, energetic, and unmistakably theirs. Lyrically, the band draws from myth, destruction, life, death, and legendary beings, inspired by the mythic Cameroonian river that gave Sanaga its name.

Their debut single, The Godslayer’s Oath, introduces this world with a story of a void‑born entity created to slay gods and annihilate realms. Musically polished and thematically bold, it became the natural choice for their first release.

With members active in projects like Meet The Mailman, Foxy Queen, Devil’s Thrill, and Warriors of the North, Sanaga brings a seasoned, high‑energy presence to the stage. Their first live performances are set for spring, followed by a second release expected next summer.

Sanaga may be new, but their sound is already defined, melodic, powerful, and driven by a shared vision to create metal that hits hard and leaves a mark.

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Formé à Québec à l’automne 2026, Sanaga réunit des amis de longue date et des musiciens d’expérience animés par une passion commune : créer un métal rapide, mélodique et agressif. En mêlant l’intensité de Death et Slayer au poids épique de Amon Amarth et à la profondeur mélodique de Dark Tranquillity, le groupe forge un son ancré dans le death mélodique et le thrash, affûté par des touches de black metal.

Au cœur de Sanaga, le processus d’écriture est résolument collaboratif. Le guitariste Patrick Plourde élabore les structures complètes des morceaux, tandis que le chanteur Marc Verreault façonne les paroles. Chaque membre remodèle ensuite le matériel avec son propre style, donnant naissance à des chansons serrées, énergiques et immédiatement reconnaissables. Les textes s’inspirent des mythes, de la destruction, de la vie, de la mort et d’êtres légendaires, influencés par la rivière camerounaise mythique qui a donné son nom au groupe.

Leur premier single, The Godslayer’s Oath, ouvre la porte à cet univers en racontant l’histoire d’une entité née du néant, créée pour abattre les dieux et anéantir leurs royaumes. À la fois musicalement affûté et thématiquement audacieux, il s’est imposé naturellement comme premier extrait.

Avec des membres actifs dans Meet The Mailman, Foxy Queen, Devil’s Trill et Warriors of the North, Sanaga apporte sur scène une présence solide et une énergie redoutable. Leurs premiers concerts sont prévus pour le printemps, suivis d’un deuxième opus attendu l’été prochain.

Sanaga est peut‑être un jeune projet, mais son identité est déjà claire : un métal mélodique, puissant et déterminé, porté par une vision commune et l’envie de laisser une empreinte durable.

0 Rockshots Records – DYING AWKWARD ANGEL Returns with “The Fallen,” A Powerful Glimpse Into New Album “The Missing Frame”

February 24, 2026
by Asher
· Dying Awkward Angel · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 24, 2026

DYING AWKWARD ANGEL Returns with “The Fallen,” A Powerful Glimpse Into New Album “The Missing Frame”

Italian melodic death metallers Dying Awkward Angel unveil their new single “The Fallen”, a track that fully embodies the band’s identity and sonic direction.

Taken from the album “The Missing Frame”, released via Rockshots Records, “The Fallen” represents the essence of Dying Awkward Angel’s sound: the cold precision of Swedish melodic death metal fused with the raw aggression of American thrash and death metal, delivered with a modern and uncompromising approach.

Formed in 1998 in Turin by guitarist and main composer Edoardo Demuro, the band has built a solid reputation within the underground metal scene, sharing the stage with acts such as Decapitated, Impaled Nazarene, Necronomicon, Forgotten Tomb, and Node. Over the years, they have developed a distinctive style rooted in the Gothenburg tradition while maintaining a strong and personal identity.

With “The Missing Frame”, the band pushed their sound further than ever before, faster, heavier, and more direct, described by the band themselves as “a brutal and honest cooperation between us all.”

“The Fallen” captures the album’s core themes of duality, control, and inner conflict, translating them into a track that is both melodic and relentless.

“Imagine an old and charismatic boss who says: I spoiled my children…but they talk instead of listening,” adds the band.

A reflection on authority, legacy, and the moment when control slips away.

Recorded at Bottleneck Studios in Turin and produced by the band, “The Missing Frame” stands as a powerful statement of intent, balancing tradition and evolution within the melodic death metal genre.

Recommended for fans of At The Gates, Carcass, and Dark Tranquillity, listen to “The Fallen” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aehAJlkkW-g

Add to your Spotify Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/5SpG2i3qgkqlAIZnbP1pWJ

CD ORDER “The Missing Frame” – https://rockshots.eu/TheMissingFrameCD

Previous Singles:

Music Video – The Inner Paradox – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPoiysCBU2M

9.99 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAiEvJ3rpvE

Music Kills – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JtD-Fhte_w

Track Listing:
1. The Ecstasy of God (Instrumental)
2. Black Waves
3. The Fallen
4. Music Kills
5. 9.99
6. Raptus
7. YOU MUST DIE!
8. Blinded
9. Skin and Bones
10. The Inner Paradox
11. Out of Mind (R’lyeh)
12. A Promise
13. The Missing Frame (Instrumental)

Line-up:
Michele Spallieri: Vocals
Demuro Edoardo: Guitars,
Lorenzo Asselli: Guitars
Luca Pellegrino: Drums
Davide Onida: Bass Guitar

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | http://www.dyingawkwardangel.com | https://www.instagram.com/dyingawkwardangel_official/

ABOUT:

Dying Awkward Angel is an Italian melodic death metal band formed in 1998 by guitarist Edoardo Demuro and drummer Ivan Longo. Influenced by the ferocity and melody of the ‘90s extreme metal scene, drawing from the Gothenburg sound as well as UK and US death and thrash metal, the band quickly developed a distinctive style that blends raw aggression, dark atmospheres, and introspective lyricism.

After two well-received demos (Dying Awkward Angel, 2002, and Ghost at the Spine, 2004), the band released their first full-length, “Waiting for Punishment,” in 2013, followed by the EP “Madness Rising” (2015), showcasing a more mature and dynamic approach to songwriting. In 2018, Dying Awkward Angel released “Absence of Light” through Rockshots Records / Extreme Metal Music, gaining praise from international press and expanding their reach across Europe, the USA, and Japan.

Having shared the stage with acts like Decapitated, Impaled Nazarene, Necronomicon, Forgotten Tomb, Keno,s and Node, the band is known for delivering uncompromising live performances and intense musicality.

In 2024 and 2025, the singles “The Magical World of the Dead“, “Music Kills“, and “9.99” marked the band’s powerful return, leading up to the release of their new album “The Missing Frame“, due out on August 22nd, 2025, via Rockshots Records. This new chapter reflects a more focused and violent sonic identity—one that remains faithful to the Swedish melodeath tradition while embracing a darker, more deliberate production.

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“Crushing riffs, sharpened intent, and zero room for mercy. The latest from Dying Awkward Angel, The Missing Frame marks a high velocity evolution for the melodeath veterans… With The Missing Frame, Dying Awkward Angel is no longer circling the genre’s perimeter. They’ve stepped into its very center of the pit and deliver an album that is sharpened, focused, and built to leave scars.” – Amplifying The Noise

“Built on years of hard-earned grit and unwavering loyalty to melodic death metal’s roots, the new material is a raging return, loaded with ferocity, feeling, and sheer metal finesse.” – Crannk

“The single ‘9.99’, for example, finally brings back some of the anthemic qualities of the intro and overall creates a good balance between modern-tinged harshness, the flair of AT THE GATES and a good dose of melodic undertones, which makes the track my personal highlight. ” – PowerMetal.de

“‘Music Kills’ reminds us of how a nice riff can make a song memorable from the first listen.”” – Italia di Metallo

“A record which… continues the maturation of the Italian quintet… which it now manages to channel in the best possible way… It is certainly the highest quality point ever reached by Dying Awkward Angel.” – Metal Italia

“There is a slight gothic and doom influence to Dying Awkward Angel’s melodic death metal from the complementing female vocals on the melancholic “Black Waves” and “Out of Mind” to the dramatic “Skin and Bones.” – Transcending the Mundane

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0 LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL Announces 2026 Line Up w/ FALLUJAH, ALLEGAEON, SUMMONING THE LICH, GRAVEMASS, CRIMSON SHADOWS, EDGE OF PARADISE and more!

February 23, 2026
by Asher
· Loud As Hell Festival · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 23, 2026

LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL Announces 2026 Line Up

w/ FALLUJAH, ALLEGAEON, SUMMONING THE LICH, GRAVEMASS, CRIMSON SHADOWS, EDGE OF PARADISE and more!

July 31st – Aug 2nd – Camping & Extreme Music In Alberta’s Badlands – Drumheller, AB

Hashtags #LAHXIV, #LAHOA, #LAHOA2026

LAH 2026 Lineup Spotify Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Nbkvo4kG0ePTcsCVl2V2T

Renowned for unleashing one of Western Canada’s most punishing festival experiences, Loud As Hell Open Air Festival returns with another year of crushing performances, freak shows, burlesque acts, clinics, vendors, and, naturally, dinosaurs.

Loud As Hell isn’t just a festival; it’s a full‑throttle celebration of metal chaos. Set against the rugged expanse of Alberta’s badlands, where carved sandstone, towering hoodoos, and sweeping canyons dominate the horizon, Canada’s loudest extreme‑music gathering unveils its 2026 lineup featuring FALLUJAH, ALLEGAEON, SUMMONING THE LICH, GRAVEMASS, CRIMSON SHADOWS, STARKILL, SUPER MONSTER PARTY, MOURNING HIGH, EDGE OF PARADISE, HOG MEETS FROG, and many more.

Hosted in Drumheller, AB, from July 31st to August 2nd at the Dinosaurs Down Stampede, the festival’s 14th edition erupts with the ferocity of rising Canadian and international metal acts. This year’s roar echoes through the heart of the country’s largest dinosaur fossil beds, promising an unforgettable weekend of pure sonic devastation.

Weekend Passes (July 31 – Aug 2) are available at https://loudashell.ca/shop/

This weekend pass grants you full access to all the headbanging, moshing, and metal mayhem that Loud As Hell Open Air offers.

Headlining the closing night of the festival are progressive death‑metal titans Fallujah, who released their sixth studio album, “Xenotaph,” on June 13, 2025, through Nuclear Blast Records. The band describes it as their most technical, dynamic, and progressive work to date, expanding on the direction set by “Empyrean” while exploring a sci‑fi conceptual landscape.

Album Stream – Xenotaph – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p30_S3d5pCQ

Headlining night two of the festival, Allegaeon brings a razor‑sharp fusion of technical mastery and soaring melody to the stage. Their sound balances blistering precision with sweeping, emotionally charged songwriting. With the return of original vocalist Ezra Haynes, the band has entered one of its strongest eras yet. Their performances are known for being both surgically tight and explosively energetic. On any festival bill, Allegaeon stand out as a powerhouse of modern melodic death metal.

Music Video – Waking Circles – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u69dc2UIE-w

Headlining opening night, Summoning the Lich is a fantasy‑driven technical death‑metal band from St. Louis, known for blending high‑speed precision with rich, lore‑heavy storytelling. Their latest album, “Under the Reviled Throne,” was released in July 2024 via Prosthetic Records. The record expands their ongoing dark‑fantasy universe, raising the stakes with a more focused, streamlined approach to songwriting. They’ve spent the past three years touring extensively across the U.S., sharing stages with Allegaeon, Gorod, Inferi, Vale of Pnath, and Abigail Williams. With their explosive live energy and cinematic world‑building, Summoning the Lich brings a uniquely immersive, high‑intensity presence to the festival lineup.

Music Video – My Horrors Unending – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25omoUK_JLI

Other band highlights on this year’s lineup are Gravemass, channeling a bleak, ritual‑driven strain of black metal that feels carved straight from the void. Their sound fuses suffocating atmosphere with an unrelenting, punishing intensity. With their debut album “This Is the Way” on the horizon this coming March 2026, the band is poised to push their occult‑laden vision into a new chapter. Onstage, they deliver a hypnotic and overwhelming presence that pulls crowds deep into their darkness. On any festival lineup, Gravemass stands out as a grim, commanding force built for total sonic devastation.

Music Video – This Is The Way – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR9gy-AD8-E

Crimson Shadows return with their signature blend of high‑velocity melodic death metal and triumphant, power‑metal‑infused storytelling. Their newest chapter is fueled by fresh material and renewed momentum after years of silence. The band continues to sharpen their heroic, battle‑driven sound with soaring melodies and relentless speed. Their live performances erupt with anthemic energy built for massive festival crowds. Crimson Shadows stand out as a blazing force of epic, melodic fury.

Music Video – Defenders of the Crown – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9S0Wyat6Uw

Starkill continues to refine their blend of melodic death metal and symphonic power metal with renewed force. Their most recent release is the 2025 re‑recorded edition of “Be Dead or Die,” highlighting their updated sound and lineup. The band has remained active onstage, including late‑2025 U.S. shows and appearances at events like Mad With Power Fest. They’ve also teased new music in development, signaling more to come.

Music Video – Be Dead or Die – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFq9b_3E7ug

Super Monster Party explodes onto the stage with a high‑energy fusion of metal, punk, and chaotic party‑themed theatrics. Their sound is fast, fun, and unapologetically wild, built for crowds that want to move. The band’s over‑the‑top performances turn every set into a full‑blown spectacle. They’ve been gaining momentum across the underground scene with their tongue‑in‑cheek intensity and infectious hooks.

Music Video- Test Your Might – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl9biyqu3qk

Mourning High is a rising force from Arizona/ California, blending crushing heaviness with emotional, melodic intensity. Their sound moves between atmospheric tension and hard‑hitting riffs, driven by powerful vocal dynamics. In 2025, they won the Wacken Metal Battle USA, earning a coveted performance slot at Wacken Open Air and making a strong international debut. Their live shows hit with raw energy and vulnerability, pulling crowds in immediately.

Vendetta – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In6unLebvLM

Edge of Paradise is a cinematic hard‑rock/metal force from Los Angeles, known for their fusion of electronic textures, industrial edge, and soaring melodic hooks. Their newest album, “Prophecy,” was released in March 2025 via Napalm Records. The record marks their sixth studio release and explores themes of AI, humanity, and the looming “Singularity.” The band remains active on the road, including 2026 festival appearances such as Hyperspace Metal Festival in Vancouver and Rock in Rautheim in Germany. With their cinematic soundscapes and high‑energy performances, Edge of Paradise bring a futuristic, electrifying presence to the festival lineup.

Music Video – Falling Light – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAxGA5ogRv0

Hog Meets Frog is an Austrian avant‑garde groove‑metal trio known for their wild fusion of funk, prog, jazz, and heavy riff‑driven chaos. Their self‑described “Frogcore” sound blends technical musicianship with eccentric humor and high‑energy theatrics. The band continues to build momentum across Europe with recent singles, new live sessions, and steady festival appearances. Their shows are unpredictable, explosive, and packed with quirky character work that turns every performance into a spectacle. Hog Meets Frog brings a vibrant, genre‑bending jolt of fun and ferocity to LAH this year.

Urbanizer – ft. Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats, Steven Wilson, Joe Satriani) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PBE6BjOGuc

LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR 2026

Thursday, July 30 – Kick-Off Party
Art Of Attrition (Red Deer, AB)
Fall Of Earth (Edmonton, AB)
All Was Lost (Edmonton, AB)
The Judge The Juror (Edmonton, AB)

Friday, July 31
Summoning The Lich (St. Louis, MO)
Circus Of Hell – Freak Show (Peace River, AB)
Starkill (Chicago, IL)
Iron Kingdom (Vancouver, BC)
Hazzardous Material. – Burlesque (Alberta)
Edge Of Paradise (Los Angeles, CA)
W.M.D. (Vancouver, BC)
Selias (Toronto, ON)
Citizen Rage (Calgary, AB)
Supermodel Taxidermy (Fort McMurray, AB)

Saturday, August 1
Allegaeon (Fort Collins, CO)
Gravemass (Vancouver, BC)
Hazzardous Material – Burlesque (Alberta)
Super Monster Party (South Florida)
Death Toll Rising (Edmonton, AB)
Autumn Lies Buried (Clarksville, TN)
The Behest Of Serpents (Canton, OH)
Cyanate (Reno, NV)
Arrow In The Quiver (Vancouver, BC)
Brain Stem (Edmonton, AB)
Savage Blade (Nelson, BC)
Shackled To The Throne (Edmonton, AB)
Hog Meets Frog (Vienna, Austria)
Decrepitation (Edmonton, AB)

Sunday, August 2
Fallujah (San Francisco, CA)
Circus Of Hell – Freak Show (Peace River, AB)
Crimson Shadows (Toronto, ON)
Hazzardous Material – Burlesque (Alberta)
Mourning High (Arizona/California)
Scream At The Sky (Pueblo, CO)
Dawn Vally (Toronto, ON)
Red Raven Chaos (Montreal, QC)
Spectre (Winnipeg, MB)
Die Another Day (Calgary, AB)
Unsilenced (Winnipeg, MB)
Devolver (Grande Prairie, AB)
Ditch Pisser (Alberta/BC)
Hellrager (Cornwall, ON)
Reject (Reject, SK)

Since launching in 2012, Loud As Hell Open Air Festival has cemented its place as a cornerstone of Canada’s extreme music scene, showcasing hundreds of bands from across the country and around the world, save for a brief pause in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the years, the festival has hosted heavyweights like Revocation, First Fragment, Beyond Creation, Striker, Green Jelly, The Convalescence, Jungle Rot, Narcotic Wasteland, Into Eternity, Goatwhore, Fit for An Autopsy, Archspire, Unleash The Archers, Protest the Hero, AngelMaker, and many more, drawing metalheads from coast to coast for a weekend of sonic devastation.

More info:
LoudAsHell.ca
Facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival
X: @LoudAsHellFest
Instagram: @LoudAsHellFestival
Social Media Hashtags #LAHXIV, #LAHOA, #LAHOA2026

LAH Partners:
WCMFA – Western Canadian Metal Festival Alliance
Asher Media Relations
Bravewords
Metal-Rules
Absolute Underground Mag
Ghost Cult Magazine
This Day In Metal
Valley Brewing
Canalta Hotels
Neighbours’ Corner Pub
Prairie Fire Productions Ltd
CFUV 101.9 Thrash Can
Slimbztv
High Voltage TV
Through The Looking Glass Photography
Heavy Metal A Way Of Life
QMR (Queen Metal Radio)
Broken Neck Radio

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What the press is saying:

“Located an hour and a half east of Calgary is the town of Drumheller, Alberta. With a population in the neighborhood of 8000 and existing smack dab in the middle of Canada’s desert and dinosaur country, it’s not a place one would immediately associate with any sort of metal scene, let alone a big-ass outdoor metal fest. But that’s where you’d be wrong. Going into its 11th year, the Loud as Hell Festival is set to roll on August 4-6th with the likes of Narcotic Wasteland, Jungle Rot and Incite headlining three days of metallic fun featuring 40 or so bands, including The Convalescence, Gorgatron, Necronomicon, Untimely Demise, Eyes of Perdition and more.” – Decibel Magazine

“Western Canada’s loudest heavy metal festival brings fans to town more known for dinos than drum solos.” – CBC Calgary

“What’s more metal than the badlands? Drumheller, AB, is known for being the dinosaur capital of the world — but it’s also the home of the Loud as Hell festival, an event celebrating none other than the loudest music known to man (and, by proxy, prehistoric reptile).” – Exclaim!

“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 metalhead 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 EPK – Haiduk – Archdevil (2026)

February 22, 2026
by Asher
· EPKs · Haiduk

EPK – Haiduk – Archdevil (2026)

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“Archdevil doubles down on everything Haiduk stands for: speed, busy riffs and evil melodies. The focus is to keep the listener on edge and constantly introduce new patterns to keep you engaged.” – Haiduk

For fans of Bolt Thrower, Vomitory, Old Man’s Child, Dissection, Behemoth

Band: Haiduk
Album Title: Archdevil
Release Date: Feb 26, 2026
Label: Self-Release

https://www.haiduk.ca | http://www.facebook.com/haidukmetal | https://www.youtube.com/@HAIDUKmetal

https://haiduk.bandcamp.com | https://music.apple.com/us/artist/443991596 | https://open.spotify.com/artist/49bHthZNh24b3l7ykClIig

“The patented death/black/speed Metal rips your skull for 31 minutes“ 4.5/5 – Metal-Rules (2021 – Diabolica)

“An endless supply of evil, face-ripping riffs“ – Metal Crypt (2021 – Diabolica)

“Fast and unrelenting from start to end” 8/10 –Metalbite (2021 – Diabolica)

“Haiduk’s most aggressive work“ – The Killchain (2021 – Diabolica)

“A lot of eye-popping technical skill, intricate plotting, and brilliantly multifarious and mutated tonalities on display“ – No Clean Singing (2021 – Diabolica)

“A tremolo picked tornado of dark matter and blastbeats.” – The Circle Pit (2018 – Exomancer)

“[Haiduk’s] strong point has always been his riffs, and here they just destroy” 8.5/10 – Brave Words (2018 – Exomancer)

“[Haiduk] has perfected his own signature style and very few bands are doing this style” – Metal-Rules (2018 – Exomancer)

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Band: Haiduk
Album Title: Archdevil
Release Date: Feb 26, 2026
Label: Self-ReleaseTrack Listing:
1. Curser (3:09)
2. Vexer (2:42)
3. Reviler (3:36)
4. Deviser (3:10)
5. Torturer (2:51)
6. Darkener (4:00)
7. Abhorer (2:30)
8. Infester (2:33)
9. Venomer (3:04)
10. Necrifier (3:13)
11. Usurper (3:05)
Album Length: 33:53

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Luka Milojica
• All songs written by: Luka Milojica
• Produced by: Luka Milojica
• Mixed by: Luka Milojica
• Mastered by: Luka Milojica
• Album Artwork by: Luka Milojica
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album Band Line Up:
Luka Milojica – Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Drum Programming

Live Band Line Up:
Luka Milojica – Guitars, Vocals.

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The album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

Musically, Archdevil doubles down on all the strongest aspects of Haiduk. Evil melodies complement tight compositions of fast, busy riffing. The focus is to keep the listener on edge and constantly introduce new patterns to keep you engaged. Haiduk tries to overwhelm you and keep the intensity up for as long as possible.

Lyrically, it’s a continuation of the dark lore of the fantasy world of Callost, which every Haiduk album is based on. 9 of the 11 new tracks are based on the original 9 demons introduced in Demonicon (2015). While song 6 – ‘Darkener’ is the Demon God himself, the Archdevil, and song 11 – ‘Usurper’ is the doomed human king Arias, who ventured into the volcano fortress Octavia and was taken over and demonized by the evil forces of Hell. Now returning to wage war against the humans he once led.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. Curser – The Curser is the demon Corloch. His main powers are curses and fire magic.

A track that starts slow but builds intensity. Lots of riff and pace variations and a dark atmosphere.

2. Vexer – The demon Vordus. His main powers are sorcery and mind control. Vordus killed and then necrified (morbidly brought back to life) the human king Arias, who led his army into the demons’ volcano fortress, Octavia. Arias, now a demon himself, is known as the Usurper.

Relentless track that pummels the listener with fast and heavy riffs nonstop.

3. Reviler – The demon god Azyr. His powers are control over the depths of the earth. He can cause tremors, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

A black metal song with evil riffs.

4. Deviser – The demon lord Nazon, known as the Exomancer: a practitioner of cosmic magic. Upon destroying the armies of Lostar, Nazon turned south to destroy the human city of Ganthas, but the outnumbered demons broke under the knights’ charge. In retreat, Nazon called down a great comet, obliterating the advancing army.

A song that combines speed, heaviness, and lots of riff deviations and permutations, with several rhythmic slow-downs and build-ups.

5. Torturer – The demon Nergion, the inquisitor of hell. Nergion is a master of sinister torture and the extraction of confessions through vile torment.

A fast, heavy song that hammers you relentlessly except for a few early pauses. The first half of the song is all riffs, while the second half brings in some melodic layers.

6. Darkener – The demon god Vordok – the Archdevil – lord of all demons.

7. Abhorer – The demon lord Syth. Made of fire and emerging from hell, Syth is intent on reducing the world above to ash.

Frantic, high-key track with riffs that burn like magma.

8. Infester – The fearsome devil lord Sarxas, a gargantuan beast. Sarxas led the devils of Octavia and defeated Lostar’s northern army. Sarxas trapped the army of Lostar, led by the great warrior Theric, between the mountains and the sea, slaughtering them all.

A fast death-thrash song with tons of energy and technical riffs, characterized by a mid-tempo section in the middle.

9. Venomer – The demon lord Xhadex, a shapeshifter who often takes the form of a great serpent. Xhadex can weave illusions and draw upon interdimensional forces to annihilate his enemies.

A thrash song with an upbeat tempo and non-stop, urgent, fast riffs.

10. Necrifier – The demon Deamris. Leader of great armies of lesser devils. He annihilated and then morbidly resurrected the Lostar human army once led by King Arias.

11. Usurper – Usurper is the former human king Arias, who led the Lostar army into the demons’ volcano fortress, Octavia. There, he and his army were slaughtered and necrified: brought back to life as demons by demonic forces.

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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

1. All of Haiduk’s concepts and lyrical themes deal with the fantasy medieval realm of Callost. The different albums feature maps, descriptions, and stories set in the world.

2. Haiduk performs live as a one-man band, playing guitar and vocals while the drums and bass are pre-recorded and played on the PA system. Haiduk once played a show in a 115-year-old barn near downtown Calgary, which was tilting and looked like it would collapse any second.

3. Producer Robert Kukla handled various mixing and mastering duties for the albums ‘Spellbook’ and ‘Demonicon’. Rob Kukla went on to work in the famous Studio Fredman in Sweden and has worked with bands like Aeon and Obscura.

4. Haiduk has distributed over 1,500 CDs around the world and sold CDs in 22 different countries. All self-released with no help from labels or distros.

5. Haiduk did his own album art for ‘Diabolica’.

Haiduk is the death metal solo project by guitarist Luka Milojica. The project arose with the raw demo – ‘Plagueswept’ in 2010.

Working in solitude, Haiduk unveiled the full-length debut ‘Spellbook’ in 2012; a black magic conjuring of fast guitars and powerful riff attacks.

Invoking spells of demonic strength, Haiduk raised forces from the infernal depths, sealing arcane powers into the ‘Demonicon’ in 2015; a blackened tome of blasting distortion.

Chanting words of astral terror, Haiduk became the ‘Exomancer’ (2018); a summoner of cosmic darkness.

Frozen in darkness under the ash cloud, the desolate ground opens. Octavia erupts, releasing the doomed king from the burning abyss. Devils swarm, carving a path of destruction for a new demonic domain – Diabolica (2021).

In 2026, Haiduk returned with the album ‘Archdevil’, keeping the dark flame alive.

Discography:
2026 – Archdevil (full-length)
2021 – Diabolica (full-length)
2018 – Exomancer (full-length)
2015 – Demonicon (full-length)
2012 – Spellbook (full-length)
2010 – Plagueswept (demo)

Shared Stage with: Reverend Kill, Hammerdrone, Ye Goat Herd Gods, Vile Insignia, Dethgod, Fjell Thyngor, Illyrian.

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