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0 SVEN GALI To Release New EP “3” On June 12th via RFL Records & Entertainment
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Montreal, QC – April 7, 2020
For fans of Motley Crue, Guns and Roses, Skid Row (old records), Breaking Benjamin
SVEN GALI To Release New EP “3” On June 12th via RFL Records & Entertainment
Signing with RFL Records & Entertainment, SVEN GALI announces they will be releasing their new EP entitled “3” on June 12, 2020. Known for their fusion of 80s screaming hard rock and 90s blazing metal, the new EP features their two previous released singles “Kill The Lies” (2018) and “You Won’t Break Me” (2019) both produced by David Bendeth (Paramore, Breaking Benjamin, Bring Me The Horizon) along with new tracks “Now” and “Hurt” produced by Jon Howard (Threat Signal).
The band comments:
“We are excited about being a part of the RFL family and are looking forward to delivering crushing melodic rock to the world. We are excited to join forces with our label mates to bring RFL records to the masses.”
Following extensive touring worldwide, being a major event on stages with legends such as April Wine, Foreigner, Pearl Jam, and Def Leppard, the EP is their long-awaited follow up to 1995’s “In Wire” and 1992’s gold-selling and Juno Award nominated self-titled debut album released on BMG Music Canada that featured hits “Under The Influence” and “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore”.Fast forward to the next phase of SVEN GALI and they are here to take on the 00s, which is very evident with sold-out Canadian shows in 2018 and 2019 and a promise to continue to play solo and festival dates in North America, Europe and beyond.
To hear SVEN GALI‘s current singles “You Won’t Break Me” and “Kill The Lies”, please visit the following links:
Spotify
Lyric Video – ‘Kill The Lies’ here.
Youtube stream – ‘You Won’t Break Me’ here.
Track Listing:
1. Kill The Lies
2. You Won’t Break Me
3. Now
4. Hurt
SVEN GALI is:
Dave Wanless – Vocals
Andy Frank – Guitars
Shawn Minden – Bass
Sean Williamson – Guitars
Dan Fila – Drums
For more info:
SvenGali.ca
Facebook.com/svengalicanada
RFLrecords.com
Facebook.com/rflrecordsroxx
EPK
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0 EPK – Sven Gali – “3” (2020) (RFL Records)
Sven Gali – “3” (2020) (RFL Records)
For fans of Motley Crue, Guns and Roses, Skid Row (old records), Breaking Benjamin (new single)
Album Title: “3”
Release Date: June 12, 2020
Label: RFL Records
Distribution: AMPED
Sven Gali links: SvenGali.ca | Facebook | Youtube | iTunes | Google Play | CD Baby | Spotify
RFL Records Links: RFLRecords.com | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram
“3 is full of heavy, chugging riffs and howled choruses, mixing the melodies of ’80s hard rock with the aggression of ’90s metal” – Exclaim!
“The time is now for Sven Gali to rock our world once again, with their short and sweet brand new EP being a solid statement that although the band might have been gone for a while, they still have a lot of fuel to burn in the name of Rock N’ Roll.” – The Headbanging Moose
“It’s a banger and a return befitting of their iconic status in the metal.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life
“‘Now’ is a brand new track which rises up and dives down throughout, via some funky bass work and nice riffs before reaching a belting crescendo where Wanless let’s rip and roars his vocal.” – Metal Planet Music
“modern metal, and some groovin’ hard rock. Cool catchy music.” WORT 89.9 FM – Mosh Pit Radio (Madison, WI)
“They’ve got the loud/quiet/loud thing down to perfection… An idea that they understand the past but want to look to the future.” – Maxmium Volume Music
“a modern yet ass kicking five piece outfit that sound ready for the future.” – Headbangers Lifestyle
“These guys cover several bases sonically at the same time, giving them an edge – and an unexpected addition to my summer listening!” – 100 Percent Rock
“Of course, 3 leaves you wanting more. Maybe it’s a teaser for more stuff to come from Sven Gali? ” – Boston Rock Radio
“SVEN GALI have proved that, even after a twenty something year absence, they still know how to rock!” – Rock Out Stand Out
“I was super excited to be given the opportunity to review 3. I remember picking up their debut album when it was first released and being blown away then. In 2020, I have been reminded of that overwhelming feeling. The songs are extremely well written and do not sound dated at all. When June 12th rolls around, grab yourself a copy of this killer EP.” – I’m Music Magazine
“Musically, it is still a juicy mix of hard rock and heavy metal, with some even harder passages” Metalized Magazine (DK)
“And thank God the Canadians have mostly found their hard rock sound again…’3′ is the first bundled sign that Sven Gali is obviously up to something again” – Stormbringer
“Astonishing twirling sounds and gusts of psych commotion envelope the splendid and absolutely shaking tracks on each through and through.” – MoshPitNation
“If your music with more attitude than a pissed off Cobra then “3” is for you, it doesn’t disappoint at all!” – The Metal Gods Meltdown
“Crunchy guitar runs, rich grooves and a good knack for exciting songs come together here… `3` gives hope for a good, third album” – Streetclip
“Welcome back Canadian rock blokes!… Frank, Wanless and bassist Shawn Minden are all Sven Gali originals, and it’s this spine that gives the band it’s pleasing link between ancient and modern… Good to have them back, and worth a listen, if you like a well-played rock song.” – The Rock Pit
“Sven Gali is back. That is obvious. These Canadians show at 3 that they are ready to really treat the listener to that third long player. Hard rock in its full glory.” – White Room Reviews
“My tip on this entertaining EP is the Smasher Now . There is no better way to play melodic hard rock with a noble metallic alloy. That makes a whopping 9/10.” Sound Magnet
Signing with RFL Records & Entertainment, SVEN GALI will be releasing their new EP entitled “3” on June 12, 2020. Known for their fusion of 80s screaming hard rock and 90s blazing metal, the new EP features their two previous released singles “Kill The Lies” (2018) and “You Won’t Break Me (2019) both produced by David Bendeth (Paramore, Breaking Benjamin, Bring Me The Horizon) along with new tracks “Now” and “Hurt” produced by Jon Howard (Threat Signal).
SVEN GALI built a name fast with their live shows; drawing growing crowds on the Canadian and US circuit while building their songwriting chops and a wild reputation. David Bendeth signed the band to BMG Music Canada in 1991 and produced the self-titled debut, released in 1992.
The masterful debut album includes the hit, which was the MuchMusic Best Metal Video award of 1993, “Under The Influence” and the emotional sweet balladry of “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore”, a song that came no. 6 CanCon song of 1993. Following their profound release, the band was nominated for Hard Rock Album of the Year and Most Promising Band by Canada’s most prestigious music awards, the Junos. SVEN GALI also went gold in Canada that year.
Following extensive touring worldwide, being a major event on stages with legends (April Wine / Foreigner / Pearl Jam / Def Leppard), SVEN GALI didn’t stop there, and continued their journey with the release of their sophomore, “In Wire”, in 1995.
Just recently, after a long time in the shadows, Twenty-five years after their debut album went Gold in Canada, in 2018 SVEN GALI came back rockin’, kicking out the jams with the modernized edged rock covered in metal with an early version of “Kill The Lies” and “You Won’t Break Me” in 2019.
It appears that SVEN GALI are here to take on the 00s, and it has been evident with sold out Canadian shows in 2018 and 2019 and a promise to continue to play solo and festival dates in North America and Europe through 2020 and beyond.
SVEN GALI is:
Dave Wanless – Vocals
Andy Frank – Guitars
Shawn Minden – Bass
Sean Williamson – Guitars
Dan Fila – Drums
EP Title: “3”
Release Date: June 12, 2020
Label: RFL Records
Distribution: AMPED
Track Listing:
1. Kill The Lies
2. You Won’t Break Me
3. Now
4. Hurt
EP Length:
EP Credits:
“Kill The Lies” & “You Won’t Break Me” – Produced & Mixed by David Bendeth / Engineered by Brian Robbins, Mastered by: Ted Jenson – Sterling Sound NYC
“Now” & “Hurt” – Produced & Mixed by Jon Howard & Sven Gali
Members of SOCAN
MAPL / CANCON
Recording and Live Band Line Up:
Dave Wanless (Vocals)
Andy Frank (Guitar)
Sean Minden (Bass)
Dan Fila (Drums)
Sean Williamson (Guitar)
Discography:
2020 – “3” (EP) (RFL Records)
2019 – You Won’t Break Me (single)
2018 – Kill The Lies (single)
1995 – In Wire (BMG, RCA)
1992 – Sven Gali (BMG, RCA)
Shared Stage w:
I Mother Earth, April Wine, Foreigner, Candlebox, Pearl Jam and Def Leppard, lots other Canadian acts
Tours and Festivals:
Toured extensively in Canada, US, and Europe in early to mid 90’s
Music Placements:
1993 – Labatt’s Genuine Draft TV commercial featuring the band (speaking and music)
Past Radio Charts:
Love Don’t Live Here Anymore was 1993’s nr 6 Cancon song of the year
Award Nominations:
1993 – Juno Award Nomination – Rock Album of The Year
1993 – Juno Award Nomination – Most Promising Group
1993 – Much Music Best Metal Video – Under The Influence – Watch here.
0 YOUR LAST WISH Share Live Video ‘Pandore’ From Quebec City’s Le FestEvil; New Album “Eradicate” Out Now!
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – April 7, 2020
For fans of Oldschool Arch Enemy, Soilwork, Black Dahlia Murder, Carcass, Jeff Loomis
YOUR LAST WISH Share Live Video ‘Pandore’ From Quebec City’s Le FestEvil
New Album “Eradicate” Out Now!
L-R – Peter Hamm – Bass, David Gagné – Guitar, Michael Cope – Guitar, Roxana Bouchard – Vocals, Blake Lemieux – Drums
Photo Credit: Dani Rod
This past March, Montreal’s Your Last Wish performed at Quebec City’s Le FestEvil, a festival celebrating women in metal and created to coincide with International Women’s Day. The goal of the festival was to highlight the great contribution and need for more presence of women in the Quebec metal scene. Le FestEvil was founded by the Canadian death metal band The Flaying guitarist Didier Samson and co-produced by Rope Dancer Productions and District 7 Production.
During their set at Le FestEvil, Your Last Wish captured live video of their track ‘Pandore’ with guest vocals from The Flaying‘s William Murray. The video can be viewed HERE.
The studio version of the song is on the band’s new album “Eradicate” released this past February and is a tribal prog duet that features Simon Girard of Beyond Creation. Listen HERE.
With roots in classic death and thrash metal, the melodic death metallers are darker, heavier and have matured in their sound. Their new concept album “Eradicate” beautifully exploits post-apocalyptic themes. It is a bilingual album with songs in both English and French along with being composed and recorded entirely by guitarist David Gagné, while all lyrics were written by vocalist Roxana Bouchard.
Friend and fan of the band Dan Mongrain of Voivod had this to say about the band:
”Your Last Wish’s new Album “Eradicate” will take you on an epic journey through extremely powerful musical landscapes that will transform your mind and emotions forever. That’s what quality art is for, and that’s what they do!”
For fans of old school Arch Enemy, Soilwork, and Black Dahlia Murder, “Eradicate” is available for stream and download on Bandcamp.com, Spotify, Apple Music.
Videos:
Band Playthrough ‘Exile’ here.
Growl Medley by Vocalist Roxana here.
‘Eradicate’ here.
‘Lost’ here.
Track Listing:
1. Eradicate (5:51)
2. Exile (4:46)
3. Monarque (5:33)
4. Décimé (5:24)
5. Lost (5:11)
6. Pursuit (4:32)
7. Pandore ft. Simon Girard (Beyond Creation) (4:44)
8. Prestige (4:46)
9. Le Cri Du Monde (5:48)
Album Length: 46:40
Your Last Wish is:
Roxana Bouchard – Vocals
David Gagné – Guitar
Michael Cope – Guitar
Peter Hamm – Bass
Blake Lemieux – Drums
For more info:
YourLastWish.net
Facebook.com/yourlastwishqc
Instagram.com/yourlastwish_mtl
EPK
About:
Formed in 2003, Your Last Wish is a death metal band with thrash metal overtones, melodic yet aggressive, which should appeal to fans of The Black Dahlia Murder, Hatesphere and Darkest Hour. Hailing from Montreal, Canada the group has encapsulated a wide variety of influences to produce a sound that is haunting and harsh, delicate and disciplined.
Using 8 strings guitars, the band has even more possibilities to achieve the desired sound of frantic riffs and evil vocals. You Last Wish has intrigued and entertained audiences across the region, appearing at festivals including Grind Your Mind Open Air and sharing the stage with bands such as Kalmah, Beyond Creation and Archspire.
Eight years after their sophomore album 2012’s “Desolation”, Montreal, QC melodic death metallers Your Last Wish is back in full force with a new darker and heavier sound with their third studio release 2020’s “Eradicate”. The concept album beautifully exploits post-apocalyptic themes. The album was composed and recorded entirely by guitarist David Gagné, while all lyrics were written by vocalist Roxana Bouchard. More than half the songs on this bilingual album are in French. Track ‘Pandore’ features a guest appearance by Beyond Creation’s Simon Girard.
With their new lineup of experienced and talented musicians, Your Last Wish is ready to conquer the world with their new album!
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“Driven by David Gagné, one of the most passionate and hard-working musicians in Montreal, The very talented band Your Last Wish’s New Album “Eradicate” will take you on an Epic journey through extremely powerful musical landscapes that will transform your mind and emotions forever. That’s what quality art is for, and that’s what they do!” – Dan Mongrain, Voivod
“Bewitching melodies mixed with crushing grooves, “Eradicate” is definitely a great addition to the world’s metal community!” – Simon Girard, Beyond Creation
“Your Last Wish have a very strong album with Eradicate. Death Metal as it should be, full on the bell and with distinctive songs that cut into the cerebral cortex.” – Rock Magazine
“It’s a really solid album with concrete compositions and a production to break everything. If you’re looking for a brutal melodeath album to add to your collection, Eradicate would be a wise choice!” – Thorium Mag
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0 Heavy New York – Die Another Day-Wild Fire EP Review
0 Metal Temple – Lost Legacy NY – In The Name of Freedom – Pure Steel Records “The delivery of the album is sublime, a unique blend of classic influence and modern approach LOST LEGACY truly shines in music and message on their sophomore album… The album is a feature for anyone who was a fan of the band prior, and a great addition to anyone with a penchant towards Power Metal and Heavy Metal.” 8/10
Metal Temple – Lost Legacy NY – In The Name of Freedom – Pure Steel Records “The delivery of the album is sublime, a unique blend of classic influence and modern approach LOST LEGACY truly shines in music and message on their sophomore album… The album is a feature for anyone who was a fan of the band prior, and a great addition to anyone with a penchant towards Power Metal and Heavy Metal.” http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/l_2/lost-legacy-in-the.htm
0 ITUS – Primordial – Metal Temple “… an EP that packs a punch and holds its ground that’s for sure… The intensity really shines and each song generates it more and more. You have the rhythmic highs and lows of the genre and all your senses are overwhelmed. It really makes the listener want even more and you kinda feel depressed when it’s all over so you decide to listen to it all over again! This is the type of EP that you just place inside your CD Player or on your MP3 player and just let all that negative vibes leave your body. You just listen to it and forget about everything all around you especially in this world of sickness, chaos and crisis. A modern twist to an overcharged genre!”
ITUS – Primordial – Metal Temple “… an EP that packs a punch and holds its ground that’s for sure… The intensity really shines and each song generates it more and more. You have the rhythmic highs and lows of the genre and all your senses are overwhelmed. It really makes the listener want even more and you kinda feel depressed when it’s all over so you decide to listen to it all over again! This is the type of EP that you just place inside your CD Player or on your MP3 player and just let all that negative vibes leave your body. You just listen to it and forget about everything all around you especially in this world of sickness, chaos and crisis. A modern twist to an overcharged genre!” 8/10 http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/i_2/itus-primordial.htm
0 EPK – RivetSkull – Trail of Souls (2020)
RivetSkull – Trail of Souls (2020)
For fans of Dio, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Queensryche
Album Title: Trail of Souls
Release Date: February 7, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Publicist – Jon Asher – asher[@]ashermediarelations[.]com
Rivetskull.com | Facebook.com/rivetskull | Twitter.com/rivetskull
Youtube.com/rivetskull | Instagram.com/rivetskull
Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | Amazon| CD Baby
RivetSkull is an echo from the birth of heavy metal. A reflection of a magical moment in time when heavy metal first appeared in the 70’s and 80’s. Evolution of the genre? Not happening here. This is the Jurassic Park of heavy metal, the regrowth of that same DNA that created the beasts of metal that first roamed this planet.
What you will find is heavy, melodic and riff laden music with clear and strong vocals. There is a strong groove with prominent bass lines and tight fitting guitar riffs. The singing will take you back to a day when skill, melody, power and style mattered. All of this brought to you by a dedicated and hard working band of brothers.
Their debut album “Trail of Souls” was released February 7, 2020.
L-R: Michael Robson (Drums),Mark Hopkins (Bass), Mark X. Plog (Guitar), Chad McMurray (Vocals, Keys)
Photo Credit: Iron Mike Savoia (https://www.facebook.com/SavoiaPhotographyLive)
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Album Title: Trail of Souls
Release Date: February 7, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Track Listing:
1. Forever (5:18)
2. Another Way To Heaven (7:34)
3. Trail of Souls (4:04)
4. Gates of Babylon (6:51) (Dio Cover)
5. It’s Not Enough (4:15)
6. Mystified (3:50)
7. Narcissus (4:59)
8. Crash and Burn (2:57)
Album Length: 39:52
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: RivetSkull
• All songs written by: RivetSkull (except Gates of Babylon by Blackmore/Dio)
• Produced by: Mark X. Plog & Chad McMurray
• Mixed by: Chad McMurray
• Mastered by: Matt Hyde
• Album Artwork by: Gerald Brom
Album and Live Band Line Up:
Michael Robson (Drums)
Mark Hopkins (Bass)
Mark X. Plog (Guitar
Chad McMurray (Vocals, Keys),
Discography:
2020 – Trial of Souls
Shared Stage with:
Sanctuary, Ross the Boss
0 EPK- Held In Secret – Nomads (2020) (EP)
Held In Secret – Nomads (2020) (EP)
For fans of Silent Planet, Volumes, Architects, Issues, Wage War
Publicist – Jon Asher – asher[@]ashermediarelations[.]com
EP Title: Nomads
Release Date: May 29, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: QC: PAG Productions
Facebook.com/HeldInSecret | Twitter.com/held_in_secret | Instagram.com/heldinsecret | Youtube
Spotify | Apple Music | Amazon
“Featuring tight, groovy riffage and a bright melodic backdrop, “Nomads” is a great introduction to what Held In Secret are doing. With prominent shows already played with the likes of Blind Witness, Held In Secret’s sophomore EP is bound to be a success.” – New Fury Media
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!
L-R: Held In Secret – lineup – David Lamothe (Lead Guitar), Matt Zephyr (Vocals), Tommy Lemieux (Drums), Joey Sollazzo (Rhythm Guitar), William Gunn (Bass)
Photo Credits: Roxanne Morin of Hexagon Productions
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EP Title: Nomads
Release Date: TBD
Label: independent
Distribution: QC: PAG Productions
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
EP Credits:
• All songs performed by:
Mathieu Mazerolle (vocals)
David Lamothe (guitar)
William Gunn (bass)
Tommy Lemieux (drums)
• All songs written by:
Mathieu Mazerolle
David Lamothe
• Produced by: Joe Lyko of Dark Moon Productions
• Mixed by: Joe Lyko of Dark Moon Productions
• Mastered by: Joe Lyko of Dark Moon Productions
• Album Artwork by: Mathieu Mazerolle
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
EP and Live Band Line Up:
Mathieu Mazerolle – Vocals
David Lamothe – Lead Guitar
Joey Sollazzo – Rhythm Guitar
William Gunn – Bass Guitar
Tommy Lemieux – Drums
Discography
2020 – Nomads (EP)
2018 – Dawnbreaker (EP)
Shared Stage with:
Blind Witness (Mediaskare Records)
Sleep Waker (Stay Sick Recordings)
Obey The Brave (Epitaph Records)
Beyond Creation (Seasons Of Mist)
Within Destruction (Unique Leader Records)
Sentinels (Stay Sick Recordings)
Hunt The Dinosaur (Dino Distribution)
The Northern (Tragic Hero Records)
Tours and Festivals:
2019- Vankleek Hill FarmFest- Vankleek Hill, On
2020 – Ontario / Quebec Tour (January)
0 Interview w/ Ryan “RVP” Van Poederooyen of Imonolith – Rising From The Ashes – Bravewords.com
Interview w/ Ryan “RVP” Van Poederooyen of Imonolith – Rising From The Ashes – Bravewords.com http://bravewords.com/features/imonolith-rising-from-the-ashes
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