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0 ROXX100.com Hellevate – Krampusnacht EP “If you are a fan of Iced Earth, Powerwolf, Judas Priest and Kreator, this would be a band to look into.”
ROXX100.com Hellevate – Krampusnacht EP “If you are a fan of Iced Earth, Powerwolf, Judas Priest and Kreator, this would be a band to look into.” https://roxx100.com/2020/01/20/hellevate-krampusnacht-ep/
0 Wacken Metal Battle USA: Watch Full Set Video of 2019 Champions MONARCH Playing Wacken Open Air
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Montreal, QC – January 2020
Wacken Metal Battle USA: Watch Full Set Video of 2019 Champions MONARCH Playing Wacken Open Air
2019 Wacken Metal Battle USA Champions, San Diego thrashers MONARCH are sharing the full set video from their performance at last year’s Wacken Open Air.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Gjct4mbhdxM
Upcoming Battles – WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA 2020
One Band To Rule Them All & Play Wacken Open Air
W:O:A Metal Battle – Official Trailer here.
Wacken Metal Battle USA 2020 Spotify Playlist here.
Battle Dates: (more to be announced)
01-Feb – San Francisco, CA – Toot’s Tavern – info
01-Feb – Seattle, WA – The Funhouse – info
08-Feb – Tampa Bay, FL – The Verona Bar – info
08-Feb – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live – info
08-Feb – Fort Worth, TX – The Rail Club
08-Feb – Houston, TX – Acadia Bar – info
08-Feb – San Antonio, TX – Fitzgerald’s – info
15-Feb – Los Angeles, CA – The Viper Room – info
15-Feb – Oakland, CA – Red Hat
15-Feb – Seattle, WA – The Funhouse – info
16-Feb – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade Ballroom
21-Feb – Inland Empire, CA – The Boiler Room
22-Feb – Los Angeles, CA – The Viper Room – info
22-Feb – Tampa Bay, FL – The Verona Bar – info
29-Feb – Los Angeles, CA – The Viper Room – info
01-Mar – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues – info
06-Mar – Inland Empire, CA – The Boiler Room – info
06-Mar – Tucson, AZ – House of Bards
07-Mar – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick – info
07-Mar – Sacramento, CA – The Boardwalk
14-Mar – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick – info
14-Mar – Phoenix, AZ – Pub Rock
14-Mar – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live – Texas Final
20-Mar – Inland Empire, CA – The Boiler Room – I.E. Final – info
21-Mar – Los Angeles, CA – The Viper Room – LA Final – info
21-Mar – Portland, OR – Dantes – info
28-Mar – Sacramento, CA – On The Y – North California Final
04-Apr – Tampa Bay, FL – The Verona Bar – Florida Final
04-Apr – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick – SD Final
04-Apr – Phoenix, AZ – Pub Rock – AZ Final
11-Apr – Los Angeles, CA – The Viper Room – West Coast Final – info
11-Apr – Seattle, WA – The Funhouse – Pacific Northwest Final
13-Apr – Brooklyn, NY – Saint Vitus Bar
09-May – Los Angeles, CA – The Viper Room – National Final – info
About:
For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes. For the fourth year, Wacken Metal Battle USA is returning to America and will be hosting qualifying rounds in select cities across the nation. The national champion of those battles will perform at 31st edition of the festival taking place from July 30th – August 1st, 2020 in Wacken, Germany. The sold-out 2020 Wacken Open Air line-up includes Slipknot, Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Amon Amarth, Sodom, Annihilator, Overkill, Venom, Sick of It All, Nervosa, U.D.O., Hypocrisy, Death Angel, Beast In Black, At The Gates and many more. Details here.
Wacken Metal Battle USA is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance of winning their spot among 29 other countries’ champions, and representing the USA in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken, Germany for the last 30 years. The winner of Wacken Metal Battle USA will perform at the 2020 festival taking place from July 30th – August 1st.
2020 battles will be held in Phoenix, AZ, Tucson, AZ, Inland Empire, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Oakland, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Atlanta, GA, Las Vegas, NV, New York City, NY, Portland, OR, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, TX, San Antonio, TX, Houston, TX, Seattle, WA, and Tampa Bay, FL.
Concert promoters interested in hosting a Wacken battle in their city can apply at this link: https://metalbattleusa.com/promoter-application-for-wacken-metal-usa-battles/
How it works:
Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will move forward to the American national final (date and city to be determined). The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the 31st edition of Wacken Open Air and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.
Rules: https://metalbattleusa.com/rules/
Last year’s 2019 national final was hosted in Los Angeles, CA and featured Dissentience (Winners, East Coast), Monarch (Winners, West Coast), Nahaya (Winners, Texas), Toxic Ruin (Winners, Chicago), Violence System (Winners, Atlanta) whom were selected from over a hundred bands that participated in battles across the USA.
2019 – WMBU Winner
Monarch (San Diego, CA)
Video – Live at Wacken 2019 here.
2018 – WMBU Winner
VOICES OF RUIN (Anaheim, CA)
2017 – WMBU Winner
CORPSE HOARDER (Philadelphia, PA)
Video – Live at Wacken 2017 here.
For more info:
MetalBattleUSA.com
Facebook.com/MetalBattleUSA
Instagram.com/MetalBattleUSA
Twitter.com/MetalBattleUSA
Wacken Open Air – Wacken.com
Sponsors / Partners:
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0 EPK – Special Ops – Blood And Tears (2019)
Special Ops – Blood And Tears
For fans of Therapy?, Five Finger Death Punch, Monster Magnet, Eagles of Death Metal, System Of A Down
Release Date: November 24, 2019
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Publicist – Jon Asher – asher[@]ashermediarelations[.]com
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Special Ops returned with a fresh new album dubbed “Blood And Tears” in 2019. In this self-produced 8th release to be followed by the second single ‘Dead Are Calling’ before the full-length album and last single ‘I Put A Spell On You’, along with Grammy award-winning Producer Steve Pageot, Mixing engineer Darius Szezepaniak and Mastering engineer Kevin Jardine, Special Ops capture jaw-dropping tracks that display a fusion of the members’ diverse cultures.
From Ak Johnson’s Fierce Melodic Vocals and backed by a well-armed rhythm section of Chris Groulx’s intricate Jazz, blues and metal influences of guitar and strumming and Waldo Thornhill’s thumping Bass, and drummer Manuel Bessette’s pounding fury. Special Ops have, in less than 6 months, unleashed 2 direct hits to follow up to their award-winning “Through The Heart Of The Infidel” and successful single “Pressure” as well as older success’s like “Anger” chosen as the theme song for “The Sid Cycle Show” (Global/Spike/Men TV).
“BLOOD AND TEARS” captures the hearts and minds of those who have struggled in protest and demonstrates the trial and tribulations they as a band have seen. Everything from one member’s cancer ordeal through tour to lost loves to industry drama that the everyday artist struggles with. Special Ops bring forward in their international collective an explosive return to their unique brand of rock.
L-R – Wally Thornhill (Bass), Ak. Johnson (Vocals, Guitar) , Mana Manu Bassette (Drums), Gandalf Christoph (Guitar)
“As seen by the music video above, these guys bring the timeless heavy rock groove of bands like Monster Magnet, and Eagles of Death Metal, so you know you’re in for a good time.” – Metal Injection
“These dudes use a mix of vintage and modern gear, from classic Charvel guitars to custom Warwick fretless basses. As their guitarist and singer AK Johnson says, “We’re somewhat of gearholics”. Sounds like they’ll be right at home here.” – Gear Gods
“The new release is a sweet mix of thumping rhythmic, catchy vibrations and unparalleled musical talent thought lost to the world of synthetic beats.” – Buzzfeed
“Special Ops has my attention, and they should have yours, too. They’ve got it going on! We can only hope they get down to the U.S. for a tour soon and, hopefully, to the Left Coast. Excellent stuff!” – Huffington Post
“Like Special Ops, the video kicks ass, gives no quarter and takes no prisoners… Special Ops has it going on! “Baby Take It All” is real rock and roll: raw, arrogant and in your face. This is a great song and an excellent video. I like it!” – Huffington Post
“Blood and Tears is a pure Metal outside the box gem. You won’t come across something this unique and different everyday” – CKUT 90.3 FM
” you need to catch them live to hear any of their new material, and being fuelled by their want to succeed, their music sounds better than ever.” – Montreal Rocks
“Their creative impulse is one part measured criticism, one part unadulterated rage… Their albums reflect as much, reveling in social critiques that relent only when A.K.’s singing dissolves into frustrated screams. The single is their first step towards a brighter, more radio-friendly sound, yet still maintains their throaty, hard rock edge.” – Alternative Addiction
“SPECIAL OPS, QUEBEC’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE ROCK WORLD IS BEYOND EXCEPTIONAL! …Not only was the sound stunningly amazing, but it went a good distance to show the band’s fun-loving attitude they have towards each other, and their fans. These guys are the true definition of what it means to be music artists and performers.”- Popit Records
Album Title: Blood And Tears
Release Date: November 24, 2019
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Track Listing:
1. Blood And Tears (4:07)
2. Mr. Big Shot (2:47)
3. I Put A Spell On You (2:35)
4. Dead Are Calling (3:38)
5. Ship Has Sunken (3:02)
6. Baby Take It All (3:10)
7. Lie To Me (3:10)
8. Bloody Mary (2:55)
9. Salt (2:53)
10. Standing Hollow (3:03)
11. What You Call Man (4:32)
Album Length: 35:53
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Special Ops
• All songs written by:Special Ops
• Produced by: Special Ops (except I Put A Spell On You – Produced by Steve Pageot)
• Mixed by: Darius Szezepaniak
• Mastered by: Kevin Jardine
• Album Artwork by: Wally Thornhill
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Album Band Line Up:
AK Johnson – Vocals & Guitar
Wally Thornhill – Bass
Pat Kadaver – Drums
Weka Soliman – Guitar
Live Band Line Up:
AK Johnson – Vocals & Guitar
Wally Thornhill – Bass
Gandalf Groulx – Guitar
ManaManu Bessette – Drums
Discography:
2019 – Blood And Tears
2017 – Baby Take It All (single)
2016 – Tangents EP
2012 – Live and Kicking
2009 – Through The Heart Of The Infidel
2009 – Pressure (single)
2007 – Phase 2: Amidst The Madness
2005 – Phase 1: In Search of Madness
2003 – Emily EP
Tours:
•2018 – Take it All Tour
• 2017 – Tangents Qc Tour
• 2010 – Through The Heart US/CAN Tour
• 2007-2008 – Amidst The Madness Tour Cross Canada Tour
• 2005 – 2006 – In Search Of Madness Cross Canada Tour
• 2003-2009 – CANADA DAY (Two Mountains),
• 2005 – Bryce Fest – Winnipeg
• 2004-2005 – M.O.M. Fest –
• 2003 – Montreal Music Fest
Music Placements
• Viral Phase Video – Dead Are Calling playlist placement including – gyms, cinemas, restaurants, bars etc… 2018
• Gravity One Music Video Network – Dead Are Calling playlist placement 2018
• Pressure Video Hawaii Airlines, H&M U.S. retail chain and many more over 3 million hits in total 2010
• Annabelle Cosmetics Promotional Video 2009 – How to Create Custom QUAD FOXY Browns Look
• “Sid’s Cycle Show” 2007-08
Season 1&2, Global, Men TV, Showcase Action, Spike (+2 million viewers)- Anger Is Creeping – Theme Song – Phase 2: Amidst The Madness – used as TV
Soundtrack
• CTV – Whistler (2006)
• MTV – The N (2006)
• CBC – “Rock Your World” 2006
Past Radio Charts:
• I Put A Spell On You #16 on DRT GLOBAL TOP 50 ROCK AIRPLAY CHART 01-11-2020
https://digitalradiotracker.com/drt-dev/drt-national-airplay-charts.php?prevWeek=01-11-2020
• I Put A Spell On You #104 on DRT GLOBAL TOP 150 INDEPENDENT AIRPLAY CHART 01-06-2020
https://digitalradiotracker.com/drt-dev/drt-national-airplay-charts.php?prevWeek=01-04-2020
Past Features:
• In Vivo Media – Feature Cover Story 2019
• Phenom Studios – Placement caters to the Western Europe region
• 360 Degree TV – Dead Are Calling playlist placement 2019
• ww.safari-video.com – an avant garde video channel targeting Australia & New Zealand
• Now Entertainment – Feature story 2019
• Focal Point – Feature story 2018
• Marquix Global Network – Feature Cover Story 2018
• 247inkmag.com – 6 page exclusive, full page add, banners on rotation 2017
• Alternative Addiction – 6 week feature and banner on rotation 2017
• Metal Injection – Baby Take it All one week placement on home page as well as side banners 2017
• “Gear Gods Show” Special Ops show off the goods! 2017
Corporate sponsors / artist endorsements:
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0 Halifax Punks THE BLOODY HELL New Video ‘Evil Everywhere’
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Montreal, QC – January 21, 2020
For fans of Misfits, Nirvana, Motorhead, Riff Rock
Halifax Punks THE BLOODY HELL New Video ‘Evil Everywhere’
L – R : James Densley Lead Guitar – Kyle Cantfell Drums – Sean Carver Bass – Ian Kean Vocals / Guitar
Photo Credit – Ian Kean
Halifax punk rockers The Bloody Hell share their latest music video ‘Evil Everywhere’. The video is the band’s answer to Billy Joel’s classic social commentary hit “We Didn’t Start the Fire”. This is The Bloody Hell‘s scathing yet tough and cheek commentary on today’s current culture’s decline, combined with a hard-hitting and impactful video (that was originally banned by YouTube).
The band adds:
“The video is sure to get your heart pumping, your toes tapping and the mind racing. It’s not safe for work, and not for the faint of heart.”
Watch ‘Evil Everywhere’ here: https://youtu.be/Hx8O-0kmu9c
The single ‘Evil Everywhere‘ comes from the 2018 self-titled album, which exemplifies the band’s goal to create a fun and interesting listening experience for their fans that is full of twists and turns, highs and lows. They explain what one can expect at a live gig:
“We try to incorporate the themes into our live set as well, and always have surprises for the audience like props, guests on stage, lighting or video setups. Also, we focus a lot on melody and always have a lyrical hook so there is ample opportunity for the audience to sing along which I think is not very typical of satanic three-chord punk bands”
Formed in 2017, The Bloody Hell have gotten dirtier and more polished at the same time, with the band having got much better at writing hooks and concepts, while the guitars got louder and the vocals got uglier.
Suitable for a variety of fans, The Bloody Hell cites influences ranging from Misfits, Nirvana and Motorhead, anyone who enjoys a fun and dirty romp through catchy hooks and grungy vocals.
The Bloody Hell‘s debut self-titled album is available on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify.
Music Video – ‘Out of Our Minds’ here.
Track Listing:
1. Welcome to Hell (1:44)
2. Last Word (4:11)
3. Diggin (2:35)
4. Evil Everywhere (2:27)
5. Speed Demon (2:53)
6. Out of Our Minds (3:33)
7. Drink Myself To Death (2:59)
8. Uncharted (2:22)
Album Length: 22:48
For more info:
Facebook.com/thebloodyhellhfx
Instagram.com/thebloodyhellhfx
About:
The Bloody Hell is what would happen If George Thorogood sang for the Misfits but all the songs were written by Tom Petty. Super catchy horror rock songs about drinking and heartache played at punk rock speed.
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0 Canadian Guitar Prog PYRAMIDS ON MARS Shares Guitar Playthrough ‘The Ambassador’; New Album “Edge of The Black” Out Now!
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Montreal, QC – January 21, 2020
For fans of Joe Satriani, Rush, Yngwie J Malmsteen, Steve Vai
Canadian Guitar Prog PYRAMIDS ON MARS Shares Guitar Playthrough ‘The Ambassador’
New Album “Edge of The Black” Out Now!
Guitarist Kevin Estrella is sharing his latest guitar playthrough video for the track ‘The Ambassador’ off the third full length “Edge of the Black” released this past December from his project Pyramids On Mars. The album offers up an aural palette of intense instrumental progressive shredding rock that’s emotional, provocative and 4-dimensional.
Watch the playthough here: https://youtu.be/mFPp247iOak
“Edge of the Black” follows Pyramids On Mars‘ two previous albums and was written, composed and performed solely by Kevin Estrella who cites influences from musical greats including J.S Bach and Antonio Vivaldi along with today’s guitar virtuosos Yngwie Malmsteen and Joe Satriani. “Edge of the Black” pays homage to these artists while still maintaining Estrella’s own creative flair.
Estrella explains the track in further detail:
“The idea for The Ambassador was actually sparked from the guitar it was played on. It is played on a Signature ‘Aurora’ Guitar. Built by the Signature Guitar Company sometime around 1987. Alex Lifeson of Rush made the guitar famous playing it exclusively for the albums “Hold Your Fire” and “Show of Hands”. Alex designed the guitar, along with Russ Heinl. What makes it unique is the balance of Basswood (from a rare variety found only in Quebec) and has the three active single-coil pickups, giving the guitar a very unique: clear, bright yet warm distinctive sound. No guitar sounds like it. It was meant to be the ultimate Superstrat. It’s almost like an acoustic guitar on hyperdrive. Only 500 Signatures were ever made. My Signature Aurora is quite unique. The original owner purchased it from Steve’s Music Store in Toronto back in the late eighties. It was a floor model. It doesn’t even have a serial number. It is quite the collector’s item.
The Ambassador was written by-that-guitar. I didn’t write the song, the Signature guitar did. Speaking of Rush, the song is heavily influenced by Rush’s early works from the eighties. The concert video Show of Hands comes to mind was a huge influence on the Edge of the Black sound, particularly in the songs The Ambassador and Arcturian Rain.
The theme of the song is about an Ambassador who has been selected from Earth, chosen to be a spokesperson for the people of Earth. Scientists found a way to open a portal to another galaxy and he was chosen to go through it and hopefully meet some Extraterrestrial nation on the other side. Some other interesting things come to mind in the song. The guitar solo is doing some interesting combinations of two-note per string sweep picking, combined with string skipping arpeggios a-la Paul Gilbert style. The solo ends in a nice diatonic extension arpeggio legato phrasing. These and other techniques I teach on my online instructional guitar lessons https://pyramidsonmarsguitarlessons.pivotshare.com“
“Edge of The Black” is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music.
Track Listing:
1. Blood Moon 5:42
2. Nacht Waffen 6:56
3. Song of Light 5:44
4. F-22 Raptor 5:53
5. The Ambassador 4:57
6. Mercury Magnetar 4:58
7. Arcturian Rain 4:38
8. Time to Believe 4:40
9. Arioso Lullaby 4:39
10. Whale Song 4:28
Album Length: 52:40
For more info:
PyramidsOnMars.com
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About:
Every once in a while there comes along a band that is so different or unique, you would think they were dropped on Earth from another planet. Pyramids On Mars is one of those bands. What first catches you, is that they are an instrumental band. A combination of elements such as hard rock, industrial, metal and psychedelic rock: and then the lead guitar comes soaring in. Well crafted, beautiful, melodic phrases so catchy and memorable they will be stuck in your head for the rest of the day.
Pyramids On Mars is the solo project of guitarist Kevin Estrella. He wanted to do something musically different that would stand out from the crowd. Estrella’s musical style is very similar to world-renowned rock guitarist Joe Satriani, so much so that Estrella has nicknamed himself the “Satriani of the North.”
“Of course Satriani has had a huge influence on me,” he says “But he (Satriani) does more of a bluesy thing whereas I am more influenced by classical music. I absolutely love the Baroque classical composers J.S Bach and Antonio Vivaldi who are my biggest musical influences.
Estrella recorded, produced, engineered and mastered his debut album, self-titled “Pyramids On Mars” in 2013. Since then, he has been capturing music industry attention-getting international radio airplay in the U.S, Canada, South America, and Europe. He is a regular guest on Brian ‘the hammer’ Jackson radio (Los Angeles) to over 4 million listeners and a weekly speaker on Real Rock Radio (Chicago).
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“Not only is Kevin Estrella a understated multi instrumentalist but he can write some amazing pieces of music that have influences of Bach and Vivaldi whilst marrying the best guitar virtuosos of today. This is the must have guitar instrumental album of 2019.” – All About The Rock
“The whole album is persistently conceptualising the idea of a place beyond the black, leaving a lingering sense of both existentialism and awe at Kevin Estrella’s musical talent and ability. He fully allocates all the elements of the band equal respect to create a holistic and visceral thrill that emotionally charges the whole album whilst telling a story that has to be listened to.” – Original Rock
“What we have here is over 50 minutes of intensive guitar playing that holds the attention by being layered with varied tempos, melodies and hooks.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life
“No lyrics are necessary for the dynamic Estrella, who delivers every shred of guitar you hear throughout the entirety of Edge of The Black’s ten tracks. The album is as daring and progressive as the classic Joe Satriani instrumental record Surfing With The Alien was upon its release in 1987. It drips with passion, energy, and melody, and pays homage to not only Satriani but also Estrella’s other important influences, such as Rush. Rush is ingrained in the circuitry of Estrella, a band that was very much “instrumental” in Estrella going the route he did with his musical career. ” – PureGrainAudio
“This album was interesting. It does take the listener on a journey, and it cannot be denied that Estrella is unbelievably talented. The sci-fi, edge of the universe subject matter is very clear, and fans of this kind of thing will love this album.” – Grater Mag
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0 Rockshots Records: Proggers THE ONEIRA Music Video ‘Still Free To Choose’; New Album ‘Injection’ Out March 13
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Montreal, QC – January 20, 2020
For fans of Porcupine Tree, Rush, Yes
Rockshots Records: Proggers THE ONEIRA Music Video ‘Still Free To Choose’
New Album ‘Injection’ Out March 13
Progressive rock act THE ONEIRA has signed with ROCKSHOTS RECORDS for the release of their third album “Injection” on March 13th, 2020.
Led by the Greek multi-instrumentalist Filippos Gougoumis, THE ONEIRA is a multi-cultural project with members from across Greece, Italy, and Germany. The word oneira means “dreams” in Greek to symbolize the willpower of flying across the universe with music.
Following their highly acclaimed albums ‘Hyperconscious’ (2014) and ‘Natural Prestige’ (2011), “Injection” marks a further step towards a more mature and complex sound. Produced and arranged by Filippos Gougoumis and Oliver Philipps (Everon, Delain) plus mixed by Christian Moss, “Injection” is Greek composer Filippos Gougoumis’ homage to positive vibes and battle against fear and sorrow.
THE ONEIRA‘s official video for their first single ‘Still Free To Choose’: https://youtu.be/H_gnWeczh28
Stream ‘Still Free To Choose’:
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30cvTdu
Apple Music: https://apple.co/36JzNwO
“Injection” will be available both CD and Vinyl.
Pre-order now available Rockshots Records’ official store:
CD Pre-Order: http://bit.ly/Injection_CD
VINYL Pre-Order: http://bit.ly/Injection_VINYL
Artwork and album design were created by Jan Örkki Yrlund at Darkgrove Design.
Track Listing:
1. Still Free To Choose (4:19)
2. Know That Feeling (6:39)
3. Edipsos (5:55)
4. Behind The Sun (3:47)
5. Make My Day (4:55)
6. Paint Your Soul (4:17)
7. Trust No One (5:19)
8. Over The Mountain (4:52)
9. Injection (7:35)
Album Length: 47:41
THE ONEIRA are:
Filippos Gougoumis: Composer, lead and rhythm guitars, 12 strings guitar, bass, backing vocals
Manuel Ruscigno: Lead vocals
Gianpaolo “Banjo” Begnoni: Keyboards and programming
Danilo “Sakko” Saccotelli: Drums & percussion, backing vocals
Filippos Gougoumis: Composer, lead and rhythm guitars, 12 strings guitar, bass, backing vocals
Manuel Ruscigno: Lead vocals
Gianpaolo “Banjo” Begnoni: Keyboards and programming
Danilo “Sakko” Saccotelli: Drums & percussion, backing vocals
For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Facebook.com/RockshotsRecords
TheOneira.com
Facebook.com/TheOneira
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0 EPK – Lutharo – Wings of Agony (2020) (EP)
Lutharo – Wings of Agony (2020) (EP)
For fans of Arch Enemy, Unleash The Archers, The Agonist, Amon Amarth
Release Date: March 27, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution:
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“Extreme Of The Extreme: LUTHARÖ Take Flight On Melodeath Masterpiece, Wings Of Agony… “Wings of Agony” is a great representation of what Lutharö have to offer with the new EP and the band clearly intended to come out of the gates swinging.” – Metal Injection
“Along comes Canada, showing the world that independent unsigned metal bands can kick just as much ass, if not more, than any act on the Nuclear Blasts or Metal Blades or Roadrunners out there. Now on their third EP since 2015, Ontario’s Lutharö keep going from strength to strength as their sound expands… pick up Wings Of Agony – digitally or physically – and support independent artists who are as good as this. If the sheer impact behind Lutharö can’t convince you that the metal community continues to go from strength to strength, then I do not want to be your friend. 9/10. Fantastic.” – Metal Observer
“Wings of Agony is a thrill-ride. You’ll grin at the near-constant guitar heroics and sing/scream along with it with glee. This is exactly the type of melodic death/power metal combination that works in the best interest of both parties, and Lutharo take it for all it’s worth. Scorching stuff!” – 9/10 – Dead Rhetoric
“Bringing a fresh take on Heavy Metal to listeners around the world, this up-and-coming Canadian band returns with a darker yet still very melodic sound in their brand new (and excellent) EP… Krista and her henchmen are undeniably talented, crazy for metal music and extremely focused on what they do, spreading their wings all over Canada and soon the world with their breathtaking music for our total delight.” – The Headbanging Moose
“The onslaught continues on “Diamond Back” which is even more aggressive than the opener. It’s like listening to Arch Enemy and Unleash the Archers in a knuckleduster brawl. The EP’s midpoint, “Blood Lightening” has more of a grandiose and dramatic power metal charge to it. Muscular riffs and some of the best solo assaults on the EP are captured here. Shipperbottom continues to maneuver deftly between her caustic growls and her biting and soaring cleans.” – Metal Nation
“Lutharo is a band that was unknown to me until I received this package with their album to make a review of. I must say that I am impressed and it’s probably one of the best things I heard in Metal lately… They have so much power, energy and the musicians are incredible. Each song here impressed me in a good way. One of the best releases coming from Canada this year.” – Metal Temple
“heavy and menacing, terrifying and frightening, Lutharo deliver a five song extravaganza of blistering savagery, that may scare you just a little bit.” – Metal Gods TV
““Wings Of Agony,” the title track of the album, is a slow moving beast. A song that is composed of a great many elements, some melodic, others harsher and more febrile. The vocals as always produce some fascinating twists and turns and ensure the listener is hooked.” – The Median Man
“Should you feel the need for either power metal or melodic death metal that’s just a little bit different, “Wings of Agony” is definitely for you.” – Skull Fracturing Metal
“Check out the power metal style on “Blood Lightning” with its anthemic phenomenal riffs and I cannot stress enough the superb talent of drummer Duval. “Will To Survive” with its thrash tinged and speed metal pace is as furious as a train racing unbounded on its tracks. We have Krista’s beautiful mixture of vocals that beautifully showcases her range. The churning riffs and deep bass spin around you like an angry tumultuous tornado. Again, this song highlights Duval’s percussive savagery.” – Boston Rock Radio
“Epic in its ambition, scope and delivery, it is a powerhouse of a release, combining elements of power metal and thrash with accurate alactrity. With each of the five songs linked by a theme of following your dreams and passions, it has a consistency of approach that permeates every pore of its being. The songs are superbly written and constructed, with plenty of thought put into them, and this is aided by the hugely complementary performances from each of the five band members, and especially the wonderful use of clean and growled vocals… sort of like Lacuna Coil but without the symphonic elements. This is a magnificent slice of powerful heavy metal from a band that deserve every accolade that will undoubtedly come their way when this hits the shelves at the end of the month. Glorious in extremis.” – Uber Rock
“This is such a bloody good band. Mixing the old good Heavy Metal tunes, Thrash Metal attacks and power with the Death Metal growls with fast riffs… Impressive vocals, from high pitch Heavy Metal melodies to Growls blowing your mind, Krista is astonishing singer. The two guitarists, Victor Bucur and John Raposo are so awesome leading both excellent parts. Thrashing like maniacs they brave the fast tempos as the heavy moshing moments with great vibe. Pounding drums from Duval Gabraiel , and groove on bass from Chris Pacey. This formation is a top notch one!’ – The Metal Mag
“What Lutharö offer is a melodic strain of thrash metal with melo-death overtones and light progressive tinges. Think of Unleash The Archers buying shots of Jagermeister for Iron Maiden and Arch Enemy.” – Metal Observer
“One thing is for sure and that’s Lutharo are larger than life on stage.” – Decibel Geek
“…you will experience non-stop excellent, energetic, forward looking mix of speed, thrash and melodic death metal…Lutharo deserves to be noticed…” – Metal Reviews
“an extremely fun, crisp and pleasant fusion of 80’s Heavy Metal with modern-day Melodic Death Metal the likes of The Agonist and Arch Enemy. Spearheaded by the talented she-wolf Krista Shipperbottom, whose vocal style, hair and looks remind me of The Agonist’s stunning frontwoman Vicky Psarakis, the band delivered a solid performance for the fans.” – The Headbanging Moose (Live Review – Toronto – 2018)
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Track by track explanation by the band:
1. Barren is a song about someone who has no passion or drive in their life so they end up physically dissecting other humans that are super motivated to see what the secret to their happiness is.
2. Diamond Back is about doing whatever it takes to pursue your passion and growing a thicker skin in the process of doing so.
3. Blood Lightning is about spilling your heart and soul into your passion and begging to finally see some success from it after its been mentally and physically draining you.
4. Will To Survive is about people making you pay for your success while also belittling you and doubting your ability to succeed.
5. Wings of Agony is a song about the never-ending struggle to pursue a passion. In one moment you are feeling like you are soaring on cloud nine, things are going your way and you exude confidence. Then by the flip of a switch, you enter a moment of darkness where you feel lost and hopeless never knowing when the light at the end of the tunnel will return. This is the never-ending cycle we embrace because we would rather be tortured in the process of pursuing our dreams than to give up on them.
EP Title: Wings of Agony
Release Date: March 27, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution:
Track Listing:
1 – Barren (5:21)
2 – Diamond Back (4:31)
3 – Blood Lightning (4:41)
4 – Will to Survive (5:09)
5 – Wings of Agony (6:02)
EP Length: 25:45
EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Lutharo
• All songs written by: Lutharo
• Produced by: Lutharo
• Mixed by: Tyler Williams (Monolithic Productions )
• Mastered by: Lasse Lammert
• Album Artwork by: Costin Chioreanu
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Album Band Line Up:
Krista Shipperbottom – Vocals
Victor Bucur – Guitar/Backup Vocals
John Raposo – Guitar
Chris Pacey – Bass
Cale Costello – Drums (album only)
Live Band Line Up:
Krista Shipperbottom – Vocals
Victor Bucur – Guitar/Backup Vocals
John Raposo – Guitar
Chris Pacey – Bass
Duval Gabraiel – Drums (current full time drummer)
Discography:
2020 – Wings of Agony (EP)
2018 – Unleash the Beast (EP)
Videos:
Unleash the Beast Official Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJgv_1SnxxI
Unleash the Beast live – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RrWJgopFio
Shared stage with:
Unleash the Archers, Alestorm, The Agonist, Exmortus, Nervosa, Battlecross, Threat Signal, Anvil, Skullfist, Striker
L-R: Duval Gabraiel – Drums, Victor Bucur – Guitar/Backup Vocals, Krista Shipperbottom – Vocals, Chris Pacey – Bass, John Raposo – Guitar
Photo by Joe Lyko – Dark Moon Production
SHORT BIO
Lutharö hails from Hamilton, Canada and this group of motivated musicians is bringing a fresh take on heavy metal to listeners around the world.
Meticulously blending a range of sounds from death metal to power metal, Lutharö is quality extreme music for all audiences. Over the years, Lutharö has grown into its distinctive sound, emerging with a heavy and dark formula that gets fans moving.
Catchy riffs, blazing solos and vocals ranging from vicious growls to cleans that will send a chill down your spine, make Lutharo a well-rounded powerhouse of a band that brings beauty, aggression and skill to the genre. Even with an already impressive resume, Lutharö is just getting started.
Their sophomore EP “Wings of Agony” is due out March 27, 2020.
LONG BIO
Lutharö hails from Hamilton, Canada and this group of motivated musicians is bringing a fresh take on heavy metal to listeners around the world.
Meticulously blending a range of sounds from death metal to power metal, Lutharö is quality extreme music for all audiences. They formed in 2013 and with furious passion and drive, quickly established themselves at the forefront of the local metal scene.
Vocalist Krista Shipperbottom takes inspiration from everyday life events to create the powerful lyrics which she then belts out to the energetic guitar work performed by Victor Bucur and John Raposo. The powerful low end comes from bassist Chris Pacey and keeping everything together is Duval Gabraiel on drums. The highly streamlined group works collaboratively on each track to ensure a unique and diverse final product.
Over the years, Lutharö has grown into their distinctive sound, emerging with a heavy and dark formula that gets fans moving. In 2018, they released their debut EP “Unleash The Beast” to great reception and are set to follow it up in 2020 with their sophomore release “Wings of Agony”.Catchy riffs, blazing solos and vocals ranging from vicious growls to cleans that will send a chill down your spine, make Lutharö a well-rounded powerhouse of a band that brings beauty, aggression and skill to the genre.
Their unbridled stage domination has been apparent with live gigs alongside Unleash the Archers, Alestorm, and The Agonist. Even with an already impressive resume, Lutharö is just getting started.
“Wings of Agony” is due out March 27, 2020.
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