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0 Tech-Metal FROGG Share The Shred On “Ancient Rain” Guitar Playthrough; Debut EP “A Reptilian Dystopia” Out Jan 17, 2020

  • December 23, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · FROGG · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – December 23, 2019

For fans of Obscura, Arsis, Born of Osiris, Kalmah, The Zenith Passage

Tech-Metal FROGG Share The Shred On “Ancient Rain” Guitar Playthrough

Debut EP “A Reptilian Dystopia” Out Jan 17, 2020

Fresh out of Stamford, Connecticut, USA, comes FROGG, a creative and modern blend of metal that is both dark and melodic. Set to release their debut EP “A Reptilian Dystopia” on January 17, 2020, the band is sharing their wicked video of shred in the guitar playthrough for their first single ‘Ancient Rain’ unleashed earlier this December. The track is fast, technical and powerful with brutal riffs and malicious gutturals. One of the 4 punchy tracks that are just the beginning of what FROGG has to offer.

Watch the playthrough (without vocals) for “Ancient Rain” on YouTube or Facebook.

Song stream for the full track on YouTube HERE and Spotify.

FROGG has been in the works for years in the mind of Sky Moon Clark and over the years he has been inoculating a stash of riffs, licks, and raw emotion, which will now be poured out into the world. As the band puts it, “it’s a fiery punch to the gut”.

Clark adds:

“Our EP is kind of our raw sound put on a plate without much refinement, but it’s still the basic punch and flavor FROGG has to offer. Just think of the EP as our base, while our in-the-works Album I (expected 2021/2022) will be a more fleshed-out form of FROGG with an emphasized focus on the overall songs start to finish.”

Metal fans looking for something new and creative, especially fans of Obscura, Arsis and Born of Osiris will be able to appreciate FROGG and “A Reptilian Dystopia”.

EP Pre-order here.


Track Listing:
1. Ancient Rain (3:23)
2. Nuclear Storm (2:05)
3. DNA (7:29)
4. Ranidaphobia (3:47)
EP Length: 16:45

For more info:
Facebook.com/Froggband
Instagram @ Froggband
Twitter @OfficialFrogg
EPK

About:

FROGG is a modern technical metal band located in Stamford, USA with influences stemming from Obscura, Arsis, and Born of Osiris.

The concept behind FROGG is simple: create modern heavy music while striving to show off some originality in an often, over-processed genre. FROGG’s main ambition is to hit the live circuit in NYC and its surroundings with a perfected performance and bolstered line-up.

FROGG started as your typical high school band with founder Sky Moon Clark and co-founder at the time, Ryan Panny blasting off primarily Children of Bodom covers for fun. FROGG was later revitalized by Clark, during his time at Berklee College of Music.

Through his time at Berklee, Clark experimented with different projects while continuing to funnel different guitar-centric song ideas and riffs into the archives that would later come to fruition with the next reincarnation of FROGG.

In 2019, the overstocked stash of riffs, licks, and raw emotion was ready to be poured out into the world what was a one-man project bloomed with the addition of Siebe Sol Sijpkens (bass); Anthony Barrone (drums) and Liam Zintz-Kunkel (rhythm guitars) to record the first EP.

With performance in mind, FROGG delivers an authentic live sound with no backup tracks, just raw, practiced musicianship. The dark and melodic band promises something hot, original and intense and the debut album “A Reptilian Dystopia” is slated for release in 2020.

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0 Boston Rock Radio – BRR Articles: Interview with Canadian Prog Guitarist Kevin Estrella of Pyramids on Mars By Thomas Amoriello Jr.

  • December 23, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Pyramids On Mars

Boston Rock Radio – BRR Articles: Interview with Canadian Prog Guitarist Kevin Estrella of Pyramids on Mars By Thomas Amoriello Jr. http://bostonrockradio.com/forum3/articles.php?article_id=852

0 All About The Rock – Pyramids on Mars – ‘Edge of The Black’ “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.”

  • December 23, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Pyramids On Mars

All About The Rock – Pyramids on Mars – ‘Edge of The Black’ “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.” http://allabouttherock.co.uk/pyramids-on-mars-edge-of-the-black/

0 Review | Pyramids on Mars – Edge Of The Black | Powermetal.de

  • December 23, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Pyramids On Mars

http://powermetal.de/review/review-Pyramids_On_Mars/Edge_Of_The_Black,36292.html

0 Maehem Underground Media Holiday Special! Thanks for featuring Lost in Static as the intro track! \m/\m/

  • December 23, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Lost In Static

Maehem Underground Media Holiday Special! Thanks for featuring Lost in Static as the intro track! \m/\m/

0 Album review: Pyramids on Mars – Edge of The Black – Metal, but Grater – Grater “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.”

  • December 23, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Pyramids On Mars

Album review: Pyramids on Mars – Edge of The Black – Metal, but Grater – Grater “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.” https://gratermag.com/album-review-pyramids-on-mars-edge-of-the-black/

0 HELLEVATE Is Deciding Who is Naughty Or Nice With “Krampusnacht”

  • December 23, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Hellevate · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – December 23, 2019

For fans of Exodus, Heathen, Iced Earth, Sanctuary, Forbidden

HELLEVATE Is Deciding Who is Naughty Or Nice With “Krampusnacht”


L-R: Dan “Danowar” Whitmer (Guitar), Erik “Jager” Schmutzler (Vocals), RJ “Machine Gun” Whitmer (Drums),
Zack “The Ripper” Burke (Bass), Josh “The Boss” Cole (Guitar)
Photo by Jeffery Ulfhednar Allee

Tis the season for mistletoe, Christmas pudding, Auntie Martha’s awful sweaters and of course, Krampus. Krampus the goat demon comes to take away all the children who have misbehaved during the year and this traditional central European folktale gets revisited with the seasonally appropriate track “Krampusnacht” from Kansas City’s HELLEVATE.

Fortunately, it seems we’ve mostly been good this year as we get this new single to bang our heads to instead of getting eaten by a monster. The speed/thrash act revisions the classic tale with a choice blend of hard-hitting riffs and quick drum work that is a welcome respite from the monotony of traditional Christmas music we’ve been forced to endure.

“Krampusnacht” comes from the three-track EP of the same name, which also includes “If You Want Peace…” and “Prepare For War”. It’s a hearty dash of thrash to complement your holidays. So while you’re unwrapping presents and stuffing your face with baked goods, add some Hellevate to your traditions and turn up Krampusnacht.

Listen to “Krampusnacht” on YouTube HERE or Bandcamp.


Track Listing:
1. Krampusnacht (6:58)
2. If You Want Peace… (0:43)
3. Prepare for War (4:25)
EP Length: 12:07

For more info:
Facebook.com/hellevate
Instagram.com/hellevateband
EPK


About:

HELLEVATE is an up and coming speed/thrash metal band based out of Kansas City, Missouri.

The band was originally founded by Danöwar in Kansas City in the mid-2000s with the intention of being the most Metal of Heavy Metal bands. Like all bands, the up-and-coming HELLEVATE endured several fluctuating lineups and styles for several years. The band came together in late 2009 with drummer RJ “The Machine Gun” Whitmer (brother of Danöwar), and Zack “The Ripper” Burke on bass guitar. Current vocalist Erik “Jager” Schmutzler and guitarist Josh “The Boss” Cole joined the band in early 2013.

HELLEVATE released the first EP in 2010 and a self-titled full-length album in late 2012. The band released a second EP “Kill Confirmed” in 2014 with the new band lineup along with the full-length album, “Weapons Against Their Will” released in July of 2016.

The band has established itself by sharing the bill with many nationally touring bands, including Exodus, Kreator, Accept, Overkill, Ghoul, Venom Inc., and Danzig, just to name a few. With a great lineup and a bright future ahead of them, HELLEVATE continues to grow as a musical force in the metal world and intends to dominate and annihilate for many years to come.

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“Kansas City-based Hellevate fully meets the standards of this great gem, therefore I’d like to recommend their brand new effort to each and everyone hooked on the forces Bay Area Thrash Metal mainly.” – Metal To Infinity
“These sons a bitches are a playing a brand of Metal that so many others don’t have the wit or balls to play.” – The Gauntlet“This is impressive, first rate songwriting – incorporating a modern fusion of thrash, power, and traditional/classic metal that whips up a frenzy of interest and should be a part of your world if any of these styles receive airplay in your world.” – Dead Rhetoric

“A great amalgamation of power, speed, thrash and death all come siphoning through a traditional metal template.” – Dead Rhetoric

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0 EPK – Hellevate – Krampusnacht (2019)

  • December 23, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · EPKs · Hellevate

Hellevate – Krampusnacht

For fans of Exodus, Heathen, Iced Earth,Sanctuary, Forbidden

Release Date: Dec 23, 2019
Label: Independent    
Distribution: Digital

Facebook.com/hellevate | Instagram.com/hellevateband | YouTube

Hellevate.bandcamp.com | Amazon

“Sometimes Traditional Christmas music can simply be something we are forced to endure. Fortunately there are a few choice Metal offerings out there and in “Krampusnacht“, Hellevate have given us a fine addition to those offerings. They’ve managed to escape the trappings of over indulging in cheese or producing a beefed up version of a Traditional Christmas Carol and instead have created a Thrash gem that is straight out of the Exodus playbook.” – Metal Noise
“Ebenso wie etwa TANKARD oder ANTHRAX verwechselt HELLEVATE nicht Humor mit Albernheit, sondern serviert das Titelstück als gut gemachte Thrashnummer mit satten Riffs, dichtem Getrommel und energischem Gesang, das von zwei starken Leadbreaks, in dem die Gitarren einzeln oder auch kurz im Doppel solieren, gekrönt wird.” – Powermetal.de
“La producción es potente y cristalina.” – Broken Tomb Magazine
“Hellevate decide quien fue bueno o malo en ‘Krampusnacht’ – RTMB “Es una buena racha de thrash para complementar sus vacaciones. Entonces, mientras desenvuelve los regalos y se llena la cara con productos horneados, agregue un poco de Hellevate a sus tradiciones y descubra Krampusnacht.” – RTMB Music
“Kansas City-based Hellevate fully meets the standards of this great gem, therefore I’d like to recommend their brand new effort to each and everyone hooked on the forces Bay Area Thrash Metal mainly.” – Metal To Infinity
“These sons a bitches are a playing a brand of Metal that so many others don’t have the wit or balls to play.” – The Gauntlet
“This is impressive, first rate songwriting – incorporating a modern fusion of thrash, power, and traditional/classic metal that whips up a frenzy of interest and should be a part of your world if any of these styles receive airplay in your world.” – Dead Rhetoric

 

“A great amalgamation of power, speed, thrash and death all come siphoning through a traditional metal template.” – Dead Rhetoric

 

Download EP Lyrics | Download EP Cover

EP Title: Krampusnacht
Release Date: Dec 23, 2019
Label: Independent    
Distribution: Digital

Track Listing:
1. Krampusnacht (6:58)
2. If You Want Peace… (0:43)
3. Prepare for War (4:25)
EP Length: 12:07

EP  Credits:
• All songs performed by: Hellevate
• All songs written by: Hellevate
• Produced by: Joshua Cole and Dan Whitmer
• Mixed by: Joshua Cole
• Mastered by: Joshua Cole
• EP Artwork by: Karl Dahmer

EP & Live Band Line Up:
Erik “Jager” Schmutzler – Vocals
Dan “Danöwar” Whitmer – Guitar
Josh “The Boss” Cole – Guitar
Zack “The Ripper” Burke – Bass
RJ “Machine Gun” Whitmer – Drums

Discography:
2019 –  Krampusnacht (EP)
2018 – Last of the Hell (single)
2016 – Weapons Against Their Will (LP)
2014 – Kill Confirmed EP
2012 – Hellevate (LP)

Shared Stage with:
Danzig, Exodus, Primal Fear, Overkill, Destruction, Tyr, Morbid Saint, Unleash the Archers, Exmortus, Jag Panzer, Kreator, Accept, Venom, Inc.

Tours and Festivals:
2014 – West Texas Death Fest – Amarillo, TX
2015 – Summer Stench – Kansas City, MO
2016 – Weapons Against Their Will tour
2018 – Swordmetal Festival – Savage, MN

Past Features such as Artist of the Month or Single of the Week, etc if any
2016 & 2019 – Friday Guest DJ, Metal Express Radio
08/06/2016  – Band of the Week, Breath Fresher Magazine
(http://www.breath-fresher.com/2016/08/06/hellevate/)
2014 – Metal Band of the Year, Project Backstage Midwest Music Awards

L-R: Dan “Danowar” Whitmer (Guitar), Erik “Jager” Schmutzler (Vocals), RJ “Machine Gun” Whitmer (Drums), Zack “The Ripper” Burke (Bass), Josh “The Boss” Cole (Guitar)

Photo by Jeffery Ulfhednar Allee

Tis the season for mistletoe, Christmas pudding, Auntie Martha’s awful sweaters and of course, Krampus. Krampus the goat demon comes to take away all the children who have misbehaved during the year and this traditional central European folktale gets revisited with the seasonally appropriate track “Krampusnacht” from Kansas City’s HELLEVATE.

Fortunately, it seems we’ve mostly been good this year as we get this new single to bang our heads to instead of getting eaten by a monster. The speed/thrash act revisions the classic tale with a choice blend of hard-hitting riffs and quick drum work that is a welcome respite from the monotony of traditional Christmas music we’ve been forced to endure.

“Krampusnacht” comes from the three-track EP of the same name, which also includes “If You Want Peace…” and “Prepare For War”. It’s a hearty dash of thrash to complement your holidays. So while you’re unwrapping presents and stuffing your face with baked goods, add some Hellevate to your traditions and turn up Krampusnacht.

About:

HELLEVATE is an up and coming speed/thrash metal band based out of Kansas City, Missouri.

The band was originally founded by Danöwar in Kansas City in the mid-2000s with the intention of being the most Metal of Heavy Metal bands. Like all bands, the up-and-coming HELLEVATE endured several fluctuating lineups and styles for several years. The band came together in late 2009 with drummer RJ “The Machine Gun” Whitmer (brother of Danöwar), and Zack “The Ripper” Burke on bass guitar. Current vocalist Erik “Jager” Schmutzler and guitarist Josh “The Boss” Cole joined the band in early 2013.

HELLEVATE released the first EP in 2010 and a self-titled full-length album in late 2012. The band released a second EP “Kill Confirmed” in 2014 with the new band lineup along with the full-length album, “Weapons Against Their Will” released in July of 2016.

The band has established itself by sharing the bill with many nationally touring bands, including Exodus, Kreator, Accept, Overkill, Ghoul, Venom Inc., and Danzig, just to name a few. With a great lineup and a bright future ahead of them, HELLEVATE continues to grow as a musical force in the metal world and intends to dominate and annihilate for many years to come.

0 The Metal Bulletin paper zine – interview: Iron Kingdom

  • December 20, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Iron Kingdom

The Metal Bulletin paper zine – interview: Iron Kingdom https://metalbulletin.blogspot.com/2019/12/interview-iron-kingdom.html

0 Metal Talk – FROM THE ABYSS: FROM DARKNESS DIZASTRA RIDE FORTH WITH THEIR DEBUT FULL LENGTH, ‘ELDER SUN’

  • December 20, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Dizastra

http://metaltalk.net/abyss/dizastra-elder-sun.php

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