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0 Extreme Metal Music: PILE OF PRIESTS New Single ‘Bloodstained Citadel’; Self-Titled Album Out May 22nd

April 22, 2020
by Asher
· Music News · Pile of Priests

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 22, 2020

For fans of Death, Edge of Sanity, Pestilence

Extreme Metal Music: PILE OF PRIESTS New Single ‘Bloodstained Citadel‘

Self-Titled Album Out May 22nd

Denver, USA’s Pile of Priests will be unleashing their sophomore self-titled album on May 22nd via Extreme Metal Music, a subsidiary of Italy’s Rockshots Records. Leading up to the release of the full length, the band is sharing their second single ‘Bloodstained Citadel’.

The band adds:

“The fastest and meanest song on the album, we’ll say no more.”

Lyric video HERE.

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Apple Music (Instant Track Download) here.

Dark and melodic, the progressive death metal album mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound is a huge milestone for the band as it encompasses the style they have been striving to portray for a long time. The conceptual album takes place centuries ago in a fictional universe, not unlike our own. The story is about an exiled prince who seeks to end the reign of his deranged father.

Meant to be listened from front to back with each song leading into the next. The band shares their expected reaction of the album:

“We believe fans will be surprised by certain elements of this record but ultimately very satisfied. There is something for everyone in this one; powerhouse vocals, sinister riffing, silky solos, harmonies to make your hair stand up, and some beautiful melodic passages.”

“Pile of Priests” is available on May 22, 2020.
Album pre-order HERE.

First single ‘Exile Unto Divination’ here.

Track Listing:
1. Intro (1:28)
2. The Aversion (3:28)
3. Death of The Paragon (6:09)
4. Exile Unto Divination (5:17)
5. Conjunction of Souls (5:06)
6. The Threshold (2:22)
7. Deus Delenda Est (6:05)
8. Bloodstained Citadel (4:24)
9. The Restitution (8:36)
Album Length: 42:59

For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Facebook.com/pileofpriests
Instagram.com/pileofpriests

About:

Pile of Priests formed in October of 2009 in Denver, Colorado as a three-piece death/thrash metal band, and later developed more of a progressive death metal approach. Led by guitarist, vocalist, and composer Evan Salvador; the band focuses its lyrical themes on the heinous hypocrisies of organized religion and the eternal struggles of the human condition. The band has independently released one full-length album and two EPs, which they have toured for around the Western and Midwestern United States. Pile of Priests’ self-titled sophomore album will be released on May 22nd, 2020 on Extreme Metal Music (Rockshots Records).

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0 The Great Sabatini Vocalist Launches GoFundMe To Save His Tattoo Shop During COVID Pandemic

April 21, 2020
by Asher
· Music News · The Great Sabatini

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 21, 2020

For fans of Melvins, Unsane, Neurosis, Metz, KEN mode, Today Is The Day

The Great Sabatini Vocalist Launches GoFundMe To Save His Tattoo Shop During COVID Pandemic

Canadian Government Unable To Offer Financial Support

L-R – Rob Sabatini (guitar/vocals), Joey Sabatini (bass/vocals), Steve Sabatini (drums/vocals), and Sean Sabatini (guitar/vocals)
Photo credit: Dave Levitt Photography

The Great Sabatini‘s Sean Arsenian, who is a full-time tattoo artist and co-owner of Montreal shop DFA Tattoos, may be forced to close its doors after five years of operation due to the Canadian government’s oversight in COVID 19 pandemic support funds.

Arsenian’s business partner, one of three invested in DFA Tattoos, Melissa Valiquette says the collective of artists are unsure if they can pay the ongoing operating costs during their shut down. “DFA doesn’t qualify for the emergency funds made available to some small businesses,” says Valiquette. “This keeps us all up at night. This is our livelihood.”

Due to their business structure, current assistance measures by the government (federal and municipal) are unavailable to aid DFA Tattoos. Valiquette explains further, “All our artists essentially work for themselves so personal funding for our artists do not cover the operating costs for the business as a whole even if our doors are closed.”

“Everyone’s been blindsided by the scope of the ramifications of COVID-19,” says Angus Byers, another co-owner. “Preparing for a total shutdown due to a pandemic was not really on the docket.” DFA Tattoos closed their doors even before the mandatory lockdown out of respect to their clientele. “Providing a safe, clean and comfortable space for our clients has always been our top priority.” Explained Byers. “So it was a no-brainer to close down when those priorities would be called into question.”

Arsenian and partners are now reaching out to the metal community that has supported his band The Great Sabatini along with the local Montreal community to help them stay afloat by launching a GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign. Arsenian adds “We wish we didn’t have to ask for help, but we have no other lifeline at this point and desperately want to avoid an untimely end.”

DFA Tattoos opened five years ago and is owned and operated by tattooers. The shop has expanded over the years, moving three times to larger spaces to accommodate more of the talented craftspeople that populate the collective.

“The bills are still due, despite the fact that we all need to stay home,” Arsenian adds. “If we can’t reach our $15,000 goal, then this beautiful thing we made together may simply go away and that would be devastating to us.”

To make a donation, please go to www.gofundme.com/help-save-dfa-tattoos

DFA Tattoos is a professional tattoo shop located in downtown Montreal QC, Canada.

Links:
DFATattoos.com
Facebook.com/dfatattoos
Instagram.com/tatouage_dfa_tattoos

If you would like more information on this topic please contact Melissa Valiquette at dfatattoos[@]gmail.com.

DFA Tattoos co-owner and artist Sean Arsenian is the guitarist/vocalist for Montreal’s The Great Sabatini. The band has released four EPs and four full-length albums and logged seemingly endless tour dates around North America and Europe. The music is an aggressive mixture of noise rock, doom, hardcore, and metal wrapped up in a burly sludge aesthetic.

Album stream of latest release “Goodbye Audio” (No List Records, Ancient Temple Records, No Why Records, Pink Lemonade)- here.

Music Video – ‘Your Gonna Die’ (Unsatisfied) – here.

Music Video – ‘Life With Maggots’ here.

For more info:
TheGreatSabatini.com
Facebook.com/thegreatsabatini
Instagram.com/thegreatsabatini
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About:

Since forming in Montreal, Canada in late 2007, The Great Sabatini has released four EPs and four full-length albums and logged seemingly endless tour dates around North America and Europe. The music is an aggressive mixture of noise rock, doom, hardcore, and metal wrapped up in a burly sludge aesthetic.

The intrepid Sabatini’s; Sean (guitar/vocals), Joey (bass/vocals), Rob (guitar/vocals), and Steve (drums/vocals) got together with the intention of pursuing their musical dreams with similar goals: slow it down, tune it down, turn it up and keep screaming. With all four of them belting out the lyrics, they play loud, and with conviction.

The raw sound compliments the persistent theme of mortality that the new album centers on, with Sean concocted most of the lyrics for, but with heavy input from his bandmates. Going forward, The Great Sabatini is less focused on complicating their parts and set on being direct along with working together and highlighting each other’s strengths.

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“The band’s noisy riffs border on doom, with yelled vocals and a punchy rhythm section; fans of Melvins, Unsane and KEN mode will find plenty to love here.” – Decibel Magazine

“Montreal’s the Great Sabatini practice sludgy hardcore with tinges of noise rock, but most importantly do it with a ferocity rarely seen nowadays. Their approach is downright venomous, hitting the midpoint between Melvins’ Stoner Witch and Unsane’s Scattered, Smothered, & Covered — violent, calculating and downright disturbing. Goodbye Audio is the band’s latest offering, fans of the aforementioned as well as Helmet, KEN Mode, Today is the Day and others, pay attention, this record is for you.” – Revolver Mag

“Goodbye Audio is a heady album in all of the best ways possible, honouring the past while also elevating the genre in ways so unexpected and desperately needed.” – Exclaim!

“The other half is a wall of incredibly weighty, borderline-doom metal wailing, contingent upon instrumental tones that constrict like pythons and don’t let go.” – Stereogum

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0 All-Star Quintet IMONOLITH Announces Weekly Quarantine Sessions With Tracks Off New Album “State of Being”

April 21, 2020
by Asher
· Imonolith · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 21, 2020

All-Star Quintet IMONOLITH Announces Weekly Quarantine Sessions With Tracks Off New Album “State of Being”

L-R: Kai Huppunen (Guitars), Brian Waddell (Guitars), Jon Howard (Vocals), Scott Whalen (Bass), Ryan Van Poederooyen (Drums)

Photo by Erich Saide

All-star modern metal band Imonolith released their highly anticipated debut album “State of Being” this past March. Like many bands in the music industry, they have been affected by the COVID 19 pandemic and were forced to cancel their European tour dates in March and April.

While the guys have isolated themselves at home, they’re still in daily contact with each other, keeping their creative juices flowing. Even though they are separated across the globe from each other, the members of Imonolith have been able to put together something special for fans entitled “The Quarantine Sessions”.

Drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen explains in further detail:

“It’s tough times for everyone world-wide with COVID-19. The music industry and bands world-wide have literally been shut down from touring, from doing press tours and anything to do with public appearances. The one thing COVID-19 has not disrupted is the Internet and Social Media. Many bands are getting creative and doing live stream concerts and more….

Imonolith has come up with the ‘Quarantine Sessions’ for our supporters in correlation with our debut album release ‘State of Being’, which came out on March 27th, 2020. What are the ‘Quarantine Sessions’? They are videos released on our YouTube page, each Monday at 8am PST of the full band playing through a song on our debut album. We will be releasing a new song every Monday until we have finished all 10 songs on our album. Then on every Tuesday, at 9am PST we will be doing a ‘Quarantine Session Live Feed’ on our Instagram page to talk about the song we released on Monday. We’ll go into many behind-the-scenes specifics about each song we release and do a live Q&A with you all. Let’s hang, have some fun and catch up, while self-isolating at home during these challenging times!

This is our Quarantine offering to our loyal and new supporters to show how we play our material and to be able to chat with you all, albeit in Quarantine from our homes. This is Self Isolation at it’s finest while helping flatten the curve of COVID-19. Finding the positive in the negative 😉

Tune in on Mondays for our new video and see you on Tuesdays for our live feed discussion. Be safe out there!”

Check out the first episode ‘Becoming the Enemy’ at the following link on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vXst8oOpT0

Follow Imonolith‘s videos at the following links:

YouTube Page

https://www.youtube.com/imonolith

Instagram Page

https://www.instagram.com/imonolithband/

Imonolith features drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen (Devin Townsend Project) guitarist Brian ‘Beav’ Wadell (Devin Townsend Project), Jon Howard (Threat Signal), guitarist Kai Huppunen (Methods of Mayhem, Noise Therapy) and Scott Whalen (Econoline Crush). The collective of heavy-hitting players is at the top of their game recently releasing their debut album “State of Being” on March 27th. The album features special guest appearances from Jens Kidman (Meshuggah) and famed Swedish vocalist Johannes Eckerström and is made up of 10 hook-laden, riff-heavy tracks that center around the theme of how people deal with various stages of life.

The album has already seen the release of four singles and videos – ‘Hollow’, the 2019 debut single that made big waves, racking up 216K Spotify streams, ‘Instinct’, ‘Dig’; and the most recent single, ‘Becoming The Enemy’. With the release of these singles, Imonolith has already received worldwide praise that has garnered them a massive number of streams and attention from the media and fans alike.

Check out the videos here
‘Hollow’ – here.
‘Instinct’ – here.
‘Dig’ – here.
‘Becoming The Enemy’ – here.

“State of Being” is available in exclusive vinyl and CD formats at www.imonolithband.com, or you can stream the album at the service of your choice here: https://lnk.to/stateofbeing.

Track Listing:
1. State of Being (1:17) (intro)
2. Becoming The Enemy (3:44) (feat. Johannes Eckerstrom)
3. Instinct (3:43)
4. Dig (4:12)
5. The Mourning (3:13)
6. Forgone (4:37)
7. Breathe (3:49)
8. The Reign (3:41) (feat. Jens Kidman)
9. We Never Forget (4:06)
10. Hollow (3:39)
11. Persevere (4:06)
Album Length: 40:12

For more info:
Imonolithband.com
Facebook.com/imonolithband
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“A force to be reckoned with.” – Metal Hammer

“Given the members’ diverse musical backgrounds, IMONOLITH don’t fit any obvious metal genre tag. Van Poederooyen and Wadell bring elements of prog, while Howard’s vocals are rooted in the metalcore and extreme metal.” – Consequence of Sound

“‘State of Being’ is built on a backbone of pure heaviness, hard-hitting riffs and irresistible hooks which keep the album burning at high intensity from start to finish.” – Sonic Perspectives

“Those looking for something that knows how to groove hard, offer a catchy chorus, or knock you flat on your back over the course of an album will find ‘State of Being’ to be an immersive listen.” – Dead Rhetoric

“A winning combination that works perfectly.” – The Rock Pit

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0 The Headbanging Moose – Album Review – Your Last Wish / Eradicate (2020) “Exploiting post-apocalyptic themes, the new album by this unrelenting Canadian Melodic Death Metal unity will undoubtedly eradicate all boredom and peace from the face of the earth.”

April 21, 2020
by Asher
· Your Last Wish

The Headbanging Moose – Album Review – Your Last Wish / Eradicate (2020) “Exploiting post-apocalyptic themes, the new album by this unrelenting Canadian Melodic Death Metal unity will undoubtedly eradicate all boredom and peace from the face of the earth.”

https://theheadbangingmoose.wordpress.com/2020/04/14/album-review-your-last-wish-eradicate-2020/

0 Antichrist Magazine – Video interview with James Brookes of Evertrapped

April 21, 2020
by Asher
· Evertrapped

http://antichristmagazine.com/video-interview-with-james-brookes-of-evertrapped/

0 EPK – Féleth – Depravity (2020) (DeadPop Records)

April 20, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Feleth

Féleth – Depravity (2020)

For fans Sylosis, Dying Fetus, Cryptopsy, Archspire, Shadow of intent, Cattle Decapitation

Album Title: Depravity
Release Date: May 22, 2020
Label: DeadPop Records

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

Facebook.com/FelethBand | Instagram.com/felethband | Youtube | Spotify

“Féleth: Transcends the traditional limits of the genre…” – Permafrost.today

“Depravity the newest album from Feleth is one brutal album full of riffs and hooks to keep even the most particular entertained. Feleth mix the roots of the Norwegian metal scene, with the death metal tone they strive for to create some well crafted blackened death metal, similar to that of Shadow of Intent.” – Metal Injection

“With a melting pot of ideas, yet rooted in delivering a head-smashing and neck-destroying style of metal, Féleth are aggressive newcomers to a scene that constantly looks to surprise… Féleth deliver heavy and extreme noise so very well.” 9/10 – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“straight up heaviness and brutality, tech offerings and melodic atmopsheres, and enjoyable groove.” – Dead Rhetoric

“Féleth does death metal fast and aggressive, reigning in their impressive technical chops for maximum impact, keeping their riffs (and songs, for that matter) relatively short and to the point. They strike a pretty even balance between chunky chords and caustic melodies, most of which are designed to coax headbanging than to impress with virtuosity. The album is front-loaded with catchy bangers, saving the more technical and weird bits for the latter half.” – Tolet Ov Hell

“Overall, Depravity is a solid debut album by Feleth. It’s strongest moments are when they keep things simple, delivering brutal and thunderous death metal that would probably wake the dead. The guitars are the best bit, they sound huge and aggressive, effectively transmitting the anger and hatred in their young Norwegian hearts.” – Abrasive Noise

“The new Feléth album is a big melting pot of all things good in modern death metal… They serve up tech death esque song structures and solos with the beautiful harmonies of melodic death metal and the crushing riffs of a brutal death metal banger. It’s an eclectic listen for sure. There are catchy parts here and there that make the record memorable and add to its replay value. The vocalist on here does an amazing job and the production value is high… Great record!” – Zax Record Reveiws

Photo Credit: Charlotte Tangen

Féleth’s debut album “Depravity” is finally here.

Féleth – A Death Metal band from the North of Norway, far above the arctic circle – create heavy, melodic music, transcending the traditional limits of the genre. Influenced by a unique blend of Death Metal, Thrash, Deathcore, Rock and even elements of Jazz.

Féleth have gained a fantastic reputation in the local scene. Being named one of Alta’s best bands, regardless of genre (“ET AV ALTAS BESTE BAND, UANSETT SJANGER”; Altaposten 2019/02/25).

With songs like Swan Song showing off their Deathcore influences, the epic Dissolution jumping from Death Metal to Jazz, to Black Metal seamlessly, and Pale Tongue transforming from in your face Death Metal to a beautiful ambient soundscape. This is a band that isn’t just for fans of Death Metal. Even featuring vocals from singer / songwriter, Petter Carlsen on the album.

Lyrically the album pulls away from traditional Death Metal tropes, to also criticize capitalism, pollution, fake news and the depravity of humanity at large. And musically features beautiful melodic leads, heavy chugging guitars, bass solo’s, fast intricate drum work and the huge vocal range of lead singer, Espen Dagenborg.

The album was mixed and mastered by Death Metal legend, Christian Donaldson, Cryptopsy’s guitarist and head engineer of The Grid Productions. Recently working with some of the best the genre has to offer including; Shadow of Intent, Ingested, The Agonist and Beyond Creation to name a few.

Album Title: Depravity
Release Date: May 22, 2020
Label: DeadPop Records

Track Listing:
1. Ember (4:12)
2. Hollow Words (3:26)
3. Ravenous (4:11)
4. Arise (4:18)
5. Dissolution (4:12)
6. Pestilence (4:42)
7. Pale Tongue (5:48)
8. Swan Song (4:48)
Album Length: 35:40

Album Credits:
Mixing & Mastering: Christian Donaldson
Producer & Recording engineer: Liam Knott
Artwork: Eric Hyrcza at Kahinienn Graphix

Lyrics by: Espen Dagenborg
Music by: Espen Dagenborg, Alexander Stamnes, Thomas Nyvoll, Brage Ingebrigtsen Westgaard and Aleksander Alsen

Band Members:
Vocals: Espen Dagenborg
Guitar: Alexander Stamnes
Guitar: Thomas Nyvoll
Bass: Brage Ingebrigtsen Westgaard
Drums: Aleksander Alsen

0 Mark Xavier Plog (Rivetskull) on DO YOU KNOW JACK (April 17/2020)

April 20, 2020
by Asher
· RivetSkull

0 EPK – CHAKA – Neanderthal Tales (EP) (2019)

April 20, 2020
by Asher
· CHAKA · EPKs

CHAKA – Neanderthal Tales (EP) (2019)

The Neanderthal Tales EP is a return to Heavy Metal’s original allure: brutality. It consists of Cro-Magnon Cave Metal mixed with Heavy Metal and Hardcore Punk Rock elements. This EP features tales of: Kamikaze attacks, a history of weapons from the Dawn of Man until modernity, embracing evolution and finally; hemispheres in conflict.

For fans Celtic Frost, Slayer, Voivod, Death, Possessed

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

Album Title: Neanderthal Tales
Release Date: December 7, 2019
Label: Satan Wears Suspenders, Inc.

NeanderthalTales.com | Facebook.com/NEANDERTHALTALES | Twitter.com/kidferal | Instagram.com/sokollmark

Chaka2.bandcamp.com | Spotify | iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby

“Ladies and gentlemen the year is 2020 and with the new year comes the birth of the latest rock sub-genre…. CAVE METAL! Mark Sokoll… bassist of Darkside NYC (as well as the highly-underrated Terminal Confusion from way back in the day) is the main brain behind this four0song, ten minute debut which has its share of backstories… “Flak” leads off (check out the video) with a fuzzy bass and some straight outta da cave styled vocals. With so many styles of metal out there to be had cave metal is not that bad of a self-description to be honest with you. What I like about “Neanderthal Tales”is that these songs mix shit up… there is no singular pattern that they stick to. Just for that this EP gets some bonus points.” – In Effect Hardcore Magazine

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Album Title: Neanderthal Tales
Release Date: 12/07/19
Label: Satan Wears Suspenders, Inc.

Track Listing:
1. Flak (2:43)
2. The Battle Hath Begun (3:28)
3. Anthroapology (2:32)
4. Defekt (1:19)
EP Length: 10:04

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Mark S. Sokoll
• All songs written by: Mark S. Sokoll
• Produced by: CHAKA
• Mixed by: Seth Abelson
• Mastered by: Seth Abelson
• Album Artwork by: Tydal Canon

EP Band Line Up:
Mark S. Sokoll: Bass guitar and vocals
Ty Canon: All guitars
Jim Sullivan: Drums
Rick Beenders: Drums
Rich O’Brien; Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Mark S. Sokoll: Bass guitar and vocals
Ty Canon: All guitars
Jim Sullivan: Drums

Discography:
Neanderthal Tales EP 12/07/19

Shared stage with:
Agnostic Front, Obituary, War Zone, DRI, Hirax, Murphy’s Law, Hatebreed, All Out War, The Accused.

Tour and Festivals:
2014 – Black and Blue Bowl 2014
2015 – This is Hardcore (PA) 2015
2015 – European Tour 15 dates 2015
2018 – Leperfest (Ypres, Belgium) 2018

Photo Credit – Phothomas.be

BIO:

CHAKA is a side-project from Darkside NYC’s bassist, Mark Sokoll. Their sound is in the vein of old Celtic Frost, Venom, Cro-Mags, and Black Sabbath.

Mark has been playing the bass guitar since 1986 which is the same year he joined Terminal Confusion (NYHC). After playing bass guitar and singing background vocals for numerous other punk and Metal bands in the NYC scene,(Hypoxia, Leeway, The Downlow NYHC, F*Bomb,etc.)

Mark released his first solo EP in December of 2019 titled “Neanderthal Tales”.
Neanderthal Tales is a four-song EP written exclusively by Mark, who was joined by Ty Canon (all guitars) and three different drummers (two of whom are current members of DarksideNYC). Ty also contributed a six-string bass guitar track for the song, “Anthroapology”, as well as providing all of the artwork for the EP and designing the website. Jim Sullivan played drums on two tracks and first recorded with Mark in 2005.

CHAKA’s music is described as “Cro-Magnon Cave Metal mixed with hardcore Punk Rock elements. “This EP features tales of Kamikaze pilot attacks, a history of weapons from the Dawn of Man until modernity, embracing evolution, and finally: hemispheres in conflict.

In Effect Hardcoremagazine described the EP, in part, as:“ Perhaps what Metalheads in leather vests marching down the street with torches would use as their theme songs” and “Gives off a Carnivore vibe with that heavy, heavy bass sound”.

The Neanderthal Tales EP is a return to brutal Heavy Metal with a primal barrage of prehistoric power. Let the regression begin!

Please visit http://www.neanderthaltales.com to hear the full EP for free, to watch the video for the first single, “Flak”, and to check out all things CHAKA.

0 EPK – Fractures & Outlines – Kerosene (single) (2020)

April 20, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Fractures & Outlines

Fractures & Outlines – Kerosene (single) (2020)

For fans of Obey The Brave, Alexisonfire, Silverstein, A Day To Remember

Release Date: May 8, 2020

Label: Self-Release

Distribution: Distrokid

Artist representation (PR) = Jon Asher – asher(@)ashermediarelations.com

Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Youtube

Sales Links: Bandcamp | iTunes | Spotify

“FRACTURES & OUTLINES are very talented band. Their music ability is put out as if it were a parade from album start to album finish.” – Metal Temple

“‘’End Of The World’’ throws me back into my emo-phase right away. I am LOVING it! The music is very dynamic, fast and diverse. I like the clean vocals and the growls together. ‘’Echoes’’ starts with high pitched screams, and that is when I was completely sold. The chorus has an original twist to it, there is somewhat of a breakdown in the drumline when you hear ‘’ECHOES’’” – Lyrical Spell Magazine

“Try and fight your way through this album without stopping; you’ll find yourself “Defenseless.”” – PureGrainAudio

“if you are into the post hardcore scene then this album is for you!… As amazing as the album is, I’d be willing to wager that the live experience would be even better. I hope they manage to make it out to SoCal one day or even Vegas I’d love to attend one of their concerts!” – The Music Below

“Overall, Fractures & Outlines debut album provides a more than enjoyable throwback to old-school metalcore and screamo but with their more varied and melodic sound and optimistic lyrics they do add an energetic breath of fresh air to both subgenres. ” – Belgian Metal Shredder

“ce groupe a le mérite d’avoir une excellente dynamique et d’être une équipe bien liée. Ils sont charismatiques et les gars ont du plaisir sur scène, ce qui pour moi est un incontournable pour offrir un excellent show! Leur album, Defenseless sorti en mai 2019, nous transporte dans divers thèmes tous reliés à nos luttes et nos démons intérieurs. Des thèmes lourds de sens, mais amenés musicalement avec brio.” – Ondes Chocs (Live Review – FarmFest 2019)

“An interesting choice to the lineup, as the other bands were of the deathcore / melodic metal genre. However, what they lacked in genre similarity they made up for in energy. This was highlighted by their cover of Alexisonfire “This Could Be Anywhere in the World“, which I and the crowd were taken aback by. Not only did they do the cover well, but they got the crowd engaged and were eager to mosh and singalong to it.” – Splice Media Group

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Track Listing:
Kerosene (single) (3:17)

Song Credits:
• All songs performed by: Fractures and outlines
• All songs written by: Fractures and outlines
• Produced, Mixed and Mastered by: Dark Moon Productions
• Single Cover Artwork by: Nicholas Boudreault

Band Line Up:
Maxime Rondeau (Lead Guitar)
Mathieu Frechette (Drums / Vocals)
Nicholas Boudreault (Main Vocals)
Maurice Emond Jr. (Bass)
Eric Desormeaux (Rhythm Guitar / Scream Vocals)

Discography:
2020 – Kerosene (single)
2019 – Defenseless – LP
2017 – Checkmate – EP

Shared Stage with:
Mass Hysteria, War of Ages, Blind Witness, Obey The Brave, Affiance, Kamakazi, Rouge Pompier, Story Untold, Sworn Enemy, Cardinals Pride, Bearings

Tours and Festivals:
2019 – FarmFest – Vankleek Hill, ON
2018 – Hullfest – Gatineau, QC
2017 – Floodfest – Gatineau, QC

L-R – Maxime Rondeau (Lead Guitar) Mathieu Frechette (Drums / Vocals) Nicholas Boudreault (Main Vocals) Maurice Emond Jr. (Bass) Eric Desormeaux (Rhythm Guitar / Scream Vocals)

Photo Credit: Jessy Dwyer of DwyerJ Photography

Ripping out of Gatineau, Canada, Fractures & Outlines are a post-hardcore band with influences ranging from Silverstein, No Use For A Name and Killswitch Engage.

The band came together in 2014 and work tirelessly planting their feet in the local underground music scene. Intrepidly, they created their first EP ‘Checkmate’ in 2017, which was met with solid acclaim from various publications.

As a team, the band work on each song together crafting heavy hooks, catchy choruses and brutal breakdowns with lyrical themes about internal struggle and having to fight your own demons. Working to further develop a sound that is their own, they hit the studio in 2018 to start work on their 10 track full length ‘Defenseless’ released in May 2019.

Now in 2020, a year after the release of their full length, the band returns with their follow up single “Kerosene”. The band teamed up once again with producer Joe Lyko (Dark Moon Productions) and are ready to set the moshpit ablaze to an even hotter soundtrack.

The band adds about the track:

“A political song about uprising against the establishment; burning down what was built before us so we can rebuild it again. It is a song about unification and brotherhood, and not being afraid to fight for a better world. It features anthemic choruses and fast-paced, aggressive verses, as well as featuring Salem Trials frontman Jericho Spencer-Champagne.”

The single will be available on all digital platforms for stream and download as of May 8, 2020.

0 Held In Secret Premiere EP Title Track ‘Nomads’ ft. Silent Planet Garrett Russell via New Fury Media; New EP Out May 29th

April 20, 2020
by Asher
· Held In Secret · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 20, 2020

For fans of Silent Planet, Volumes, Architects, Issues, Wage War

Held In Secret Premiere New Single ‘Nomads’ ft. Silent Planet’s Garrett Russell

New EP “Nomads” Out May 29th

L-R – David Lamothe (Lead Guitar), Matt Zephyr (Vocals), Tommy Lemieux (Drums), Joey Sollazzo (Rhythm Guitar), William Gunn (Bass)
Photo Credits: Roxanne Morin of Hexagon Productions

Held In Secret are five hardworking individuals who spend every day creating the heaviest and djentiest listening experience known to the Ottawa metal scene. On May 29th, 2020, they will release their sophomore effort “Nomads” and before it officially drops, the band is sharing another single off the EP, the title track featuring Silent Planet vocalist Garrett Russell.

Listen to ‘Nomads’ ft. Garrett Russell (Silent Planet) via its premiere on New Fury Media HERE.

The band adds about the story behind the track and how Russell joined them on vocals:

“‘Nomads’, the title track off our EP, talks about the abuse of Indigenous culture in Canada and The United States. We made it the title track right as the clean water crisis happened in Canada. It’s hard to imagine that in 2020, First Nations in Canada could lack access to clean drinking water in their own territories, but many do. In fact, 400 out of 618 First Nations were under at least one water advisory between 2004 and 2014. When we first met Mr. Russell, Silent Planet was opening for August Burns Red in Montreal. We went to speak to him at the merch table as nervous fans. We told him about the concept of the record plus the various messages we are trying to get out there with our music and how we love to have him guest vocals. He really dug the ideas involved and said he be happy to lend his voice to the cause. We’re so thankful to Russell, an amazing person, and talent.”

“Nomads” is, according to the band, an improvement from their debut EP. “Nomads” is a concept release with highly relatable subjects, set to clean and heavy metalcore. Moving away from “repetitive early 2010’s metalcore”, Held In Secret diverges into a more accessible sound, interesting to a broader public, incorporating choirs and piano, all while retaining all of the heaviness of the first EP.

Recommended for fans of Silent Planet, Volumes and Architects, “Nomads” will be available on all digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.

First single ‘Static’ available HERE.

Track Listing:
1. Ties (4:31)
2. Nomads (feat. Garrett Russell) (3:31)
3. Downcast (3:55)
4. Gaia (3:31)
5. Static (3:44)
EP Length: 19:15

For more info:
Facebook.com/HeldInSecret
Instagram.com/heldinsecret
EPK

About:
Held In Secret was impulsively founded in January of 2016 by Matt J. Zephyr (vocals) and David Lamothe (lead guitar) with the explicit goal of taking over the world. Since then, they have been joined by a great family of like-minded people with the addition of William Gunn (bass), Tommy Lemieux (drums) and Joey Sollazzo (rhythm guitar).

These five individuals work hard every day to create the heaviest and Djentiest listening experience known to the Ottawa metal scene. Wanting the listeners to feel like they are understood, the lyrics from Held In Secret paint pictures of trauma, despair, and hope.

On December 7th, 2018, Held In Secret released their debut EP “Dawnbreaker” (Produced by Dark Moon Productions). After a year of performances, our protagonists came together in the studio once again to produce their sophomore effort called “Nomads” set for release on May 29, 2020.

Taking pride in what they do, Held in Secret ensures a wild ride for their audience as Zephyr climbs structures while scream-rapping extra multisyllabic lines; Lamothe, Gunn, and Sollazzo sing backup while shredding, jumping around and headbanging; often jumping off stage to get in the pit. The intense stage presence continues with Lemieux banging it out, full throttle behind the kit.

Held In Secret is just warming up, they have more live shows planned, as well as more music has been written ready to follow “Nomads”. Keep an ear out!

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