“This EP is shrouded in a dark and eerie atmosphere from the instant you put it on, but despite that very consistent vibe, there is a lot of variation going on in the lyrics and sound. The production on here is immaculate, these riffs are just enormous, they swallow you whole… Just how I like my doom!… Seriously, the riffs alone are worth listening for! Definitely going to be the EP to beat this year.” 8/10
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0 Noob Heavy – Album Review: ITUS – Primordial 8 (Doom Metal) – “This EP is shrouded in a dark and eerie atmosphere from the instant you put it on, but despite that very consistent vibe, there is a lot of variation going on in the lyrics and sound. The production on here is immaculate, these riffs are just enormous, they swallow you whole… Just how I like my doom!… Seriously, the riffs alone are worth listening for! Definitely going to be the EP to beat this year.” 8/10
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0 Uber Rock – Lutharo “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 – Lutharo “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.” https://uber-rock.co.uk/extended-play-bite-sized-morsels-of-musical-mayhem/
0 EXTENDED PLAY: Bite-Sized Morsels of Musical Mayhem – Uber Rock – ITUS “Massive crushing riffs heave themselves out of the primeval sludge that provides the sonic backdrop for this crushing aural assault, which seethes and broils around you like a pungent stew sucking you deep into the bowels of the cauldron in which it is simmering. There is superb use of sound effects to create ever denser layers of atmosphere, which in turn add to the hypnotic quality of the five tracks, which themselves flow with an natural ease and sense of purposeful progression, which makes this release all the more intimidating and impressive in equal measure.”
EXTENDED PLAY: Bite-Sized Morsels of Musical Mayhem – Uber Rock – ITUS “Massive crushing riffs heave themselves out of the primeval sludge that provides the sonic backdrop for this crushing aural assault, which seethes and broils around you like a pungent stew sucking you deep into the bowels of the cauldron in which it is simmering. There is superb use of sound effects to create ever denser layers of atmosphere, which in turn add to the hypnotic quality of the five tracks, which themselves flow with an natural ease and sense of purposeful progression, which makes this release all the more intimidating and impressive in equal measure.” https://uber-rock.co.uk/extended-play-bite-sized-morsels-of-musical-mayhem/
0 BLACK PESTILENCE’s New Album “Hail The Flesh” Coming May 1st, Reveal Artwork + Track Listing
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Montreal, QC – March 17, 2020
For fans of Toxic Holocaust, Impaled Nazarene, Municipal Waste, Midnight, Cradle of Filth
BLACK PESTILENCE’s New Album “Hail The Flesh” Coming May 1st, Reveal Artwork + Track Listing
L-R: Daniel Toews – Guitar, Valax – Bass & Vocals, Davey Hellfire – Drums
Photographer Credit: Belfry Photography
Calgary’s Black Pestilence announce the release of their sixth studio album “Hail The Flesh” for May 1, 2020. The full length consists of nine infectious and chaotic anthems that Black Pestilence has become known for. Over the last year and a half of writing and recording, the album has become the most polished and mature sound for the band. Their unique formula of black metal, punk rock, and noise is apparent throughout the album and they cannot wait to share this milestone with the world.
Band founder, bassist and vocalist Valax adds:
“‘Hail The Flesh’ will be fast, and chaotic. Lyrically, for it, I talk about glorifying the carnal lifestyle and celebrating Earthly pleasures and indulgences. I am inspired by so many different avenues for lyrics. Without sounding to cliche, most of the lyrics are about Satanism, but not on a theistic level, just true, carnal, humanistic Satanism. Many other songs are also about social issues.”
To listen to Black Pestilence‘s previous releases, please visit their Bandcamp.
Over the course of twelve years, Black Pestilence has released five full-length albums, filmed four music videos, and performed all over Canada and Europe. They have also shared the stage with a number of notable bands including The Black Dahlia Murder, Toxic Holocaust, Absu, Skeletonwitch, and Wednesday 13.
Track Listing:
1. Hail The Flesh (2:30)
2. Spurn All Gods (3:51)
3. Hellfire (3:29)
4. True To The Dark (2:38)
5. Cloven Division (3:46)
6. Godless (3:14)
7. Frauds To The Throne (4:28)
8. My Will To Power (3:29)
9. Ephemeral (6:41)
Album Length: 34:09
For more info:
Facebook.com/blackpestilenceband
Instagram.com/blackpestilence
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“if you’re looking for raw and grimy Black metal without frills, Black Pestilence is for you. Enjoyable ‘no-nonsense no compromises’ rage.” – Metal Storm
“Black Pestilence’s knack for composing catchy yet coarse material is affirmed and bodes exceedingly well for the future.” – Worship Metal
“Black Pestilence have crafted some top quality songs that are catchy yet still nasty. It’s a rabid mix of black metal nastiness and punk energy, and has some razor sharp riffing.” – The Killchain
“Black Pestilence was to follow up on stage. Their sound is better experienced live. They started straight with fast classic Crust/Punk sound, just to merge it later in a Black Metal-Punk amalgamation. They were like the living proof of the genre’s evolution. The crowd got engaged and seemed pleased and excited all throughout the show. They sounded amazing and their performance was impressive. They seemed very proficient and technical with their work and the result was a blast.” – Din Intunerec
“Wherever your allegiance lies, be it Metal or Punk, you should not be disappointed with ‘Urban Hell Rhythmics’. And please do not hesitate to check it out live if the opportunity arises. You will not regret it!” – Metal Jacket Magazine
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0 Rockshots Records: The World Is An ‘Inferno’ And ISLE OF THE CROSS Has A New Video For It!
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Montreal, QC – March 17, 2020
For fans of Symphony X, Ayreon, Opeth
Rockshots Records: The World Is An ‘Inferno’ And ISLE OF THE CROSS Has A New Video For It!
Debut Album “Excelsis” Out Now!
Progressive-death metal band ISLE OF THE CROSS have unleashed their new video ‘Inferno’ in support of their debut album “Excelsis” released this past February via Rockshots Records.
Watch it at this link https://youtu.be/uXbHeWtAVds
Band founder Je Schneider explains the video:
“Dante Alighieri was born in Florence, Italy in 1265. Dante’s Inferno, widely hailed as one of the great classics of Western literature, details Dante’s journey through the nine circles of Hell. This video includes Part II and III of the final realm of Dante’s Inferno:
The 9th Circle; Judecca and Inferno.
The 9th Circle, Pt. II. Judecca:
Judecca is where Dante gives a quick summation of his journey through the Inferno and as he approaches the final realm of the 9th Circle, he now from a distance sees Lucifer himself. Lucifer is enchained and deeply rooted in the lake of ice. The surrounding bodies within this region are completely covered in ice and there is no sound or movement. They cannot cry or communicate at all.
The 9th Circle, Pt. III. Inferno:
Dante finally reaches the final ring of the entire Inferno. Beatrice makes her appearance more apparent and tells of her unending love and guidance for Dante. She and Virgil, Dante’s guide from the very beginning, emphatically encourage Dante to finish his journey as this realm proves to be the toughest of all. The entire Divine Comedy is summed up in the final words of the song which were written by Dante: Salvation’s path begins in hell.
The 9th Circle, is known as The Circle of Treachery and is considered the most evil because it opposes God’s greatest gift to mankind, love. The four rings are ordered in the degree of which they oppose love. People are expected to love family, country, and friends so the three outer rings are less severe. The inner ring is the ultimate sin because that is treachery against a benefactor, which violates a love that is freely given.”
You can also listen to Dante’s Inferno score by Je Schneider in its entirety: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDHfjTvQRznw7iX2Y-L6l4-HEJdKgHq28
Infusing a blend from the avant-garde realms of extreme, symphonic, melodic and technical death-metal, ISLE OF THE CROSS is led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Je Schneider.
The debut full length “Excelsis” is a concept release based on a tale of two lovers amidst betrayal, murder and their search to reunite in the afterlife. From the immediate and vicious thrust of the opening track ‘Sacrifice’, the listener is quickly catapulted into an enigmatic journey of sonic power. From the furious to the melodious opuses on the album, the listener is enveloped in a dynamic exploration until the very end. At the heart of ISLE OF THE CROSS is the conveyance of depth, poignancy, and redemption through the endurance of tragedy.
‘Excelsis’ was produced, mixed and mastered by Je Schneider.
Album available at Rockshots Records’ official store – http://bit.ly/Excelsis_CD
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Music Video – ‘Sacrifice’: https://youtu.be/kEXqU0voyn0
Track Listing:
1. Sacrifice (4:14)
2. Tartarus (8:25)
3. Excelsis (4:35)
4. The Wolf, Pt. I. Invocation (1:09)
5. The Wolf, Pt. II. Sanctuary (7:20)
6. Stars (6:25)
7. Empyrean (7:42)
8. Paradigm (4:21)
9. Breatheia (5:57)
10. The 9th Circle, Pt. I. Caina (2:28)
11. The 9th Circle, Pt. II. Judecca (0:53)
12. The 9th Circle, Pt. III. Inferno (8:34)
Album Length: 1:02:04
ISLE OF THE CROSS is:
Je Schneider – Lead Songwriter & Lyricist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Vocalist
Eric Gillette – Lead Guitar
Diane Lee – Vocals
Eric Castiglia – Vocals
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0 Doom Blues PINK COCOON Updates Canadian Tour Dates
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Montreal, QC – March 16, 2020
For fans of Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Joan Jett
Doom Blues PINK COCOON Updates Canadian Tour Dates
PINK COCOON, the solo project created by Zolla Marc, recently announced that he would be hitting the road for the “Ridin Out West Tour” this April. Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, some dates have been postponed and an updated tour routing has been announced. (dates listed below)
PINK COCOON live is loud, but can be soft when needed. It’s doom, it’s blues, it’s pop, it’s rock n roll. With a wide range of influences, the band melds an intricate soundscape that spans across genres. Providing a solid groove, the PINK COCOON experience includes headbanging and dancing for an overall great time.
PINK COCOON started as a solo project by Zolla Marc recording all instruments and vocals in studio. He plays with a bassist and drummer for the live shows to maintain the power trio sound. With low-fi/garage rock EP “Alienation” (2017) under his belt, PINK COCOON plans to consistently release music with a different, crisp edge this year. A new single already planned to be unveiled in the coming weeks.
Fans of Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix, and Nirvana will enjoy the musical stylings of PINK COCOON.
To hear PINK COCOON‘s 2017 EP “Alienation”, please visit the following links:
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Pink Cocoon – Tour Dates:
Tickets available here.
April 9 – Ottawa, ON – Dominion Tavern
April 10 – Oshawa, ON – Atria
April 11 – Toronto, ON – Duffy’s Tavern
May 8 – Montreal, QC – Casa Del Popolo
Postponed Dates:
April 12 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum (postponed)
April 13 – Thunder Bay, ON – The Apollo (postponed)
April 14 – Winnipeg, MB – Bulldog Pizza (postponed)
April 15 – Regina, SK – Cloud 9 (postponed)
April 16 – Saskatoon, SK – Capitol Music Club (postponed)
April 17 – Calgary, AB – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 (postponed)
April 18 – Kelowna, BC – Fernando’s Pub (postponed)
Live Band Line Up:
Marc Zolla – Guitar/ vocals
Patrick Murphy – Drums (current Ridin’ Out West Tour)
Noah Amick – Bass (current Ridin’ Out West Tour)
Tom G Stout – Bass (last Montreal date on Ridin’ Out West Tour)
For more info:
Pinkcocoonband.com/epk
BIO:
Pink Cocoon is a power trio lead by Zolla Marc from Montreal, Canada. He likes to call his music “Doom Blues” focusing on psychedelic old school heavy bluesy riffs with a touch of catchy melodies and doom. The live band lineup is the classic 3 piece set up with Zolla Marc on guitar/lead vocals with a revolving line up on bass and drums.
Pink Cocoon initially started off 2 summers ago as a solo studio project writing, performing and producing the Alienation – 6 Track EP. as of April 2018, it is currently available for full stream and purchase online. Concerning live performance, the band is loud and uses full-stack amplification so the audience can engulf themselves into the Pink Cocoon experience playing every gig like their last. Feedback and sustain are also necessary. The band’s first live performance was on April 21st, 2017 in Montreal and has played over 50 gigs in the first year.
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“The songs are some of the best, stylistically, since Death Metal Pope dropped their ‘Harvest’ EP at the end of 2016. If you like a riff…and especially one that comes from a very heavy Hawkwind headspace, then you need to seek out this release immediately.” – Real Gone Rocks
“The sound and the flow of ‘Alienation’ holds up to repeat listening pretty well. A lot of the ‘flow’ appeal comes from straightforward song structures that are geared towards classic rock music.” – Grizzly Butts
“Fully absorbed into the world of squalling feedback solos and a psychedelic blues atmosphere, Pink Cocoon immediately step above the rest of the Witchcraft clones by being truly doom in their output.” -Those Once Loyal
“With trusty pedals and multiple influences, the Pink Cocoon sound is a force to be reckoned with.” – Bucketlist Music Reviews
“They play a more mellow and bluesy style of stoner, cited on their website as “doom blues for your soul”, which, quite frankly, is exactly what it is. Their riffs are thick yet soft-edged, and when coupled with vocalist Zolla Marc’s soothing yet rough style of singing, create a beautifully warm atmosphere. To be cheesy, the name is fitting.” – Metal Megalomania
“Montreal’s Pink Cocoon brings heaps of fuzzy goodness with classic grunge pop songwriting. Their six song EP contains some seriously addictive bluesy riffs plus choruses that deliver oodles of ear worms that would have gotten them signed instantly to a major label a few decades ago.” – Indy Metal Vault
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