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0 Streaming Now! Prog Collective LUNAR Unveils Groundbreaking Concept Album “Tempora Mutantur”

January 30, 2025
by Asher
· Lunar · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 31, 2024

Streaming Now! Prog Collective LUNAR Unveils Groundbreaking Concept Album “Tempora Mutantur”

ft. members Helion Prime, Beholder, Vis Mystica, Mokili Wa, Nordic Frost, Outloud, Double Vision

Fourth Studio Album “Tempora Mutantur” Out Jan 2025 via Saibot Reigns Records

Making Live Debut at Hyperspace Metal Festival 2025 (Vancouver, BC) – April 11th

Top 1st Row – Ryan Price – Bass, Alex Bosson – Drums
Middle 2nd Row – Connor McCray – Lead Guitar, Chandler Mogel – Clean Vocals
Bottom 3rd Row – Carlos Alvarez – Rhythm Guitar, Brian Lewis – Growl Vocals, Anthony Stahl – Keyboards

Sacramento, USA’s progressive metal pioneers LUNAR are set to release their most ambitious project to date, “Tempora Mutantur” on January 31, 2025. A meticulously crafted concept album that explores the intricate passages of time, personal transformation, and emotional landscapes, the record represents a milestone in the band’s continuing musical evolution. They comment on the release:

“We’re very excited to present our new album “Tempora Mutantur” to the world! This album is more thematic rather than conceptual like the last album. This album deals with something everyone can relate to and no one can escape: the passing of time. As we get older, our perspective changes, we gain some things, and lose others… sometimes the things and ones we love. And we struggle and fight along the way.”

Lunar hopes that fans will be able to resonate with the album and find some solace in it as it is highly relatable to the theme of time passing. Continued and driven by drummer and primary songwriter Alex Bosson (Helion Prime, Planeswalker) after the passing of co-band founder Ryan Erwin in 2018, the album is the result of a deeply personal and introspective creative process.

The album’s eight tracks weave a complex narrative that explores themes of seasonal change as metaphors for personal growth, mental health, and the passage of time. From the opening track to the three-part title suite that closes the album, Lunar demonstrates its unique ability to transform personal struggles into universal musical statements that resonate with listeners on multiple levels. The album is recommended for fans of Haken, Tool, and Porcupine Tree.

Listen to the album stream premiere of “Tempora Mutantur” via Decibel Magazine HERE.

Lunar‘s fresh lineup features guitarists Carlos Alvarez and Connor McCray (Vis Mystica) along with keyboardist Anthony Stahl plus album guests Wayne Ingram (Wildrun), Joe Gullace (Thank You Scientist), and Sam Vallen (Caligula’s Horse).

A studio project since first conceived in 2014, LUNAR will make its live debut next year at the 2025 Hyperspace Metal Festival in Vancouver, BC, Canada on April 11th. Info here.

LUNAR’s “Tempora Mutantur” will be available from Saibot Reigns Records as of January 31st, 2025.

Album pre-order – http://lunarbandofficial.bandcamp.com/

Videos:

“Watch The Weather Change” – https://youtu.be/WKdnZD_DJsE

“Weakening Winter Touch” – https://youtu.be/0in2WNVshGM

“Spring In My Step – https://youtu.be/mtOhnwOpK_0

“Fall Back Into Old Habits” – https://youtu.be/J4jTMq-XaTY

(Album Artwork by Ed Bosson)

Track Listing:
1. A Summer To Forget – 6:37
2. Fall Back Into Old Habits – 11:16 ft. guest guitar solo by Wayne Ingram (Wilderun)
3. Seasonal Interlude – 4:47
4. Weakening Winter Touch – 8:46
5. Spring In My Step – 7:26
6. Tempora Mutantur: Part I – Passage of Time – 3:12 ft. guest guitar solo by Sam Vallen (Caligula’s Horse)
7. Tempora Mutantur: Part II – Broken Pendulum – 3:47
8. Tempora Mutantur: Part III – Watch The Weather Change – 4:51
Album Length: 50:45

Album Credits:
Performance and Writing credits – full info HERE.
Produced by: Alex Bosson
Mixed by: Carlos Alvarez
Mastered by: Tony Lindgren

Album Main Lineup:
Chandler Mogel – Clean Vocals
Brian Lewis – Growl Vocals
Carlos Alvarez – Rhythm Guitar
Connor McCray – Lead Guitar
Ryan Price – Bass
Alex Bosson – Drums
Anthony Stahl – Keyboards

Live Lineup:
Chandler Mogel – Clean Vocals
Brian Lewis – Growl Vocals
Jordan Price – Guitars
Ryan Price – Bass
Alex Bosson – Drums

For more info: Facebook.com/lunarbandofficial | Instagram.com/lunarbandofficial | X.com/LunarBandOffcl | Spotify

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“It’s really well done technically by a band that clearly cares about their music and can play.” – Rock The Joint Mag (The Illusionist 2023)

“If I had one word to describe this album, it would be this one: whirlwind… “The Illusionist” is an album that is living. From its jazzy highs to its heavy metal lows, this album is constantly on its toes, never repeating itself and never, ever growing complacent. A wonderful whirlwind indeed. 9/10” – Ever Metal

“I feel like Lunar has captured the balance between accessibility and technicality very well. I hear many of the same elements in their sound that, when employed well, make bands like Dream Theater, King Crimson, Voïvod and even Sigh so engaging. I love when an album comes out of nowhere (for me, anyway) and makes this much of an impression.” – The Metal Crypt

“As I said at the start, when I heard this album I was immediately grabbed by it. The story works nicely, it is very character based and features plenty of emotions which as a listener I certainly could relate to. The music is terrific with all the players putting in excellent performances and the instrumentation used in a clever way to match all that is going on with the lead character. There are moments of heavy prog as well as metal, but melody runs through the heart of it. The fact that some of the people in the band have never met or even been in the same room together is remarkable as it sounds like everyone was on the same hymn sheet and it doesn’t sound pieced together. That is a great credit to the writing, arranging as well as all the musicians doing their parts to the benefit of the whole piece. An absolutely delightful as well as enjoyable album.” – CGCM Rock Radio

“The concept is that there are songs that are angry, songs that are confused, songs that are depressing, and everywhere in between. Styles on the album run the gambit from Progressive Metal with melodic vocals, to moments of Jazz, to cookie monster Thrash…. The musicianship is solid on all of the parts, with some excellent performances, notably vocalist Chandler Mogel… it does warrant checking out for Prog-Metal fans that like a mix of growler and melodic vocals.” – Metal Express Radio

“The Illusionist again is at the highest level of the progsphere, Bosson’s continuation of the Lunar name, honouring his co-founder and friend, through the medium of progressive metal, is an advantageous endeavour. 9/10” – Musipedia of Metal

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0 FROGG To Deliver A Sonic “Eclipse” of Bold, Modern Metal w/ Debut Album Coming March 2025

January 30, 2025
by Asher
· FROGG · Music News

Montreal, QC – January 30, 2025

FROGG To Deliver A Sonic “Eclipse” of Bold, Modern Metal w/ Debut Album Coming March 2025

L-R: Will Brown (Drums) | Sky Moon Clark (Vocals & Guitar) | Brett Fairchild (Guitar) | Ethan Emery (Bass)

Frogg, the technical metal sensation from New York, USA, announces they will unveil their debut album “Eclipse” in March 2025. A long time in waiting, this first full-length features ten tracks of heavy, raw, progressive, and avant-garde thinking metal.

Over the last two years, the band has been unraveling singles such as “Double Vision Roll”, “Dandelion”, and “Wake Up” with music videos, all of which will be showcased on the record that was co-produced by Frogg guitarist/vocalist Sky Moon Clark and Jamie King (Between the Buried and Me, The Contortionist, Scale the Summit).

The singles each exhibited different stylistic strengths, “Wake Up” being more progressive, “Dandelion” and “Double Vision Roll” more in the vein of something between death metal and prog metal. At the end of the day, Frogg is an amalgamation of the music the quartet enjoys, and that’s what the band is and why they sit in between a few key sub-genres.

“A sonic eclipse where every genre collides—progressive, technical, and just enough death to keep your neck sore for weeks.” adds the band’s newest addition bassist Ethan Emery (Survive The Sun & Absurd Condition).

“The people who are already faithful to FROGG will find as much of the stuff that they signed up for as surprises. We don’t operate in one genre all the time,” adds drummer Will Brown.

Lyrically, the record explores Mythology from various places along with tying tales and emotions together. Fans can expect seasonal singles from Frogg going forward as they already have plans for follow-up singles to come real soon after the album’s release.

FROGG’s main ambition is to hit the live circuit with a perfected performance and its brand-new line-up. With performance in mind, FROGG has been relentlessly rehearsing new original material and old, to deliver an authentic live experience.

Committed to technical excellence and progressive innovation, Frogg is recommended for fans of weird and wild, and fans who appreciate bands such as Protest The Hero, Between The Buried And Me, Zenith Passage, Unexpect, and Obscura.

“Eclipse” is due out on March 7, 2025, and is available for pre-order at https://froggofficial.bandcamp.com.

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4heSdtu

Music Videos:

Double Vision Roll – https://youtu.be/BW1WP2vaxnQ

Dandelion – https://youtu.be/r90cV290Usk

Wake Up – https://youtu.be/RMhtVNE6WYw

Album Artwork – Artists: Yann Kempen & Bertrand LeFebvre

Track Listing:
1. Walpurgisnacht (4:44)
2. Life Zero (4:30)
3. Dandelion (3:50)
4. Eclipse I: Blind Bakunawa (4:20)
5. Eclipse II: Sickened By Silence (4:48)
6. Interspecific Hybrid Species (4:19)
7. Wake Up (6:22)
8. Sun Stealer (4:41)
9. Double Vision Roll (3:29)
10. Omni Trigger (4:07)

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: FROGG
• All songs written by: FROGG
• Produced by: Jamie King & Sky Moon Clark
• Mixed by: Jamie King
• Mastered by: Jamie King
• Album Artwork by: Yann Kempen & Bertrand LeFebvre

Album Band Line Up:
Sky Moon Clark – Vocals, Guitars
Will Brown – Drums, Percussion, World Instruments
Brett Fairchild – Guitars on tracks 1, 5, 6,10
Nick Thorpe – Bass on tracks 1,4,5,7,8,10
David White – Bass on track 2
Brad Williamson – Bass on track 6
Jack Lynch – Bass on track 3
Emma Rae – Clean vocals & keys

Live Band Line Up:
Sky Moon Clark – Vocals, Guitars
Brett Fairchild – Backup Vocals, Guitars
Ethan Emery – Bass
Will Brown – Drums

For more info: https://linktr.ee/froggband

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“Weirdo avant-garde metal band Frogg have jut shared a video for “Double Vision Roll,” and, boy, is it quirky. If you’re not yet familiar with Frogg, they are all about delivering a weird and wonderful live experience They experiment with different world instruments and songwriting ideas, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in heavy music, and you can see a little bit of that on display here. The song was produced by Frogg guitarist/vocalist Sky Moon Clark and Jamie King (Between the Buried and Me, The Contortionist, Scale the Summit). Frogg are recommended for fans of weird and wild, as well as those who appreciate a little technicality in their music.” – Decibel Magazine

“Frogg cover seemingly contradictory bases of portentous tech-death, galloping melodic thrash and hopeful, opne chord djent. It’s smart musical alignment with their theme of something new rising from the ashes of the old.” – Metal Hammer (2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP)

“FROGG is a dangerous force of Technical Metal making themselves known!” – The Circle Pit

“Technical Death rising star” – GhostCult Mag

“The music is impressively performed and written. Crazy technical menageries of Adderall-fueled obsession meshed with emotive melody just spilling out everywhere. It’s a great time, and definitely worth checking out. Definitely a band to be watching in the future.” – No Clean Singing

“The guitar work is beyond phenomenal, and the vocals are just as catchy. They aren’t 100% death metal but are really a blend of modern tech metal and death metal. I’m extremely excited to see if the band is cooking up any live shows to promote the release and am definitely keeping my eyes on this project from here on out. If you want that Decapitated/Arsis/Obscura blend of groove and technicality Frogg is meant for you.” – Technical Music Review (2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP)

“This is an incredible EP, guys. Every one of these songs has made it into heavy rotation, and I am honestly so excited to hear more in the future.” – Metal Trenches (2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP)

“The quality on show here is amazing for a first release and has left us salivating at the prospect of their debut album [9/10]” – Metal Noise (2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP)

“Bursting into life with a colossus bang, it’s a technical monstrosity that greets listeners with Ancient Storm. It’s wild, it’s nasty but it’s built on a foundation of sharp riffs and ferocious groove.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life (2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP)

“A Reptilian Dystopia” shines with technical sophistication” – Artnoir (2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP)

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0 EPK – Frogg – Eclipse (2025) – Out March 7th

January 30, 2025
by Asher
· EPKs · FROGG

EPK – Frogg – Eclipse (2025) – Out March 7th

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“The people who are already faithful to FROGG will find as much of the stuff that they signed up for as surprises. We don’t operate in one genre all the time.” – Will Brown – Drums, Percussion, World Instruments

“The singles each showcased different stylistic strengths, Wake Up being more progressive, Dandelion and Double Vision Roll more in the vein of something between death metal and prog metal. At the end of the day, we’re an amalgamation of the music we enjoy, and that’s what the band is and why we sit in between a few key sub-genres.” – Sky Moon Clark – Vocals, Guitars

For fans of Children of Bodom, BTBAM, Unexpect, Periphery, Necrophagist

Band: Frogg
Album Title: Eclipse
Release Date: March 7th 2025
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

All Links – https://linktr.ee/froggband | Facebook.com/FroggBand | Instagram.com/froggband

Froggofficial.bandcamp.com | Spotify

“After a few years of one-off singles and an EP this stellar prog project is finally gifting us with a full record. This includes some wild guitar work, breakneck shifts in tone, and is just a great time overall. This is recommended if you like BtBaM, Last Chance To Reason, etc.” – Metal Injection (2025 – Eclipse)

“The band is immensely talented, and their musicianship registers off the charts… This is an album that every Metalhead should hear, for the technical brilliance alone. 8/10″ – Metal-Temple (2025 – Eclipse)

“Their musical style is a kaleidoscope of genres, with a real melting pot of influences… there is no denying that there is a lot of talent on show here. There is obviously a desire to produce something unusual and it will be interesting to see where they go from here. 8/10″ – The Prog Space (2025 – Eclipse)

“It’s no secret that amphibians aren’t doing so hot as a class; Frogg‘s eclectic tech is a welcome consolation prize amidst this eroding diversity. The confident creativity of these NY-based herpetologists recalls The Odious at their most unhinged—a morass of influences ranging from electronica to deathcore that sticks to my neurons like flies to a tongue. Whether channeling the brutal (“Dandelion,” despite the name, is fairly dissonant) or the ethereal (“Wake Up”‘s clean vocals and synths), Eclipse hops between genres like we breathe. Evolution willing, they’ll continue carving out a niche for themselves in the crowded tech death ecosystem.” – Roldy – Toilet ov Hell (2025 – Eclipse)

“Frogg’s Eclipse comes to challenge our hearing abilities through unparalleled virtuosity. It is a test of endurance and a lesson in how the most advanced technique can merge with brutality to create a unique, disconcerting but fascinating listening experience.” – Dargedik (2025 – Eclipse)

“Frogg have the instrumental chops to find a dominant place in this style of music.” – Heavy Music HQ (2025 – Eclipse)

“10 tracks of technical death and prog metal. Seriously complex and technical playing fusing brutal moments with melodic wonderful oddness! If you wish Steve Vai was heavier then give this a spin.” – Loud Enough Magazine? (2025 – Eclipse)

“Battered Over The Head… Playfully: Not much more I can say, other than to repeat that this is music which challenges the listener. The band play out of their skins, absolutely dazzling us with off-the-charts playing. Anyone who loves heavy music which is progressive will love this album (no should about it). What does help is that Frogg adds little touches of playfulness as well as extra or surprising musical instruments to keep the whole thing entertaining. I said in the review of the EP that it showed “great promise”. And that “promise” has in my view been met on this album. Once again they battered me over the head in the most fun way musically. I can only imagine the fun of seeing them do this stuff live. A must-have for fans of extreme progressive music.” – CGCM Radio / Podcast (2025 – Eclipse)

“FROGG is a dangerous force of Technical Metal making themselves known!” – The Circle Pit

“Technical Death rising star” – GhostCult Mag

“Frogg are certainly worth checking out for anyone who likes their music heavy, brutal and challenging. This is not for the faint-hearted! The musicianship is superb throughout and this EP shows great promise. A new name to watch and follow to see where they go next. Good stuff!” – CGCM Podcast (2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP)

““A Reptilian Dystopia” is absolutely a solid, proggy technical metal release, with all the time signature changes, insane scale runs, and gorgeous harmonies you’d expect from modern progressive shredders. Pulling no punches the EPs first track ‘Ancient Rain’ is a constantly changing beast of a track, shifting from blast beat heavy punishing riffs to entrancing melodies. I found it hard to get bored during its three and a half minutes of beautiful aggression… This guy is a beast on the axe, clearly, a great musician and I look forward to seeing this band do very well in the near future… if you’re into some proggy technical goodness, definitely for fans of bands like Obscura, The Zenith Passage or Fallujah.” – Roxx100 (2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP)

“My favorite part is definitely the ability to sound different in a genre that is starting to get a little stale. Its a heavy blend of Tech while adding some extra melody. Most tech death bands literally go for face melting riffs. Which is also cool. But after a while that gets kind of boring. So for a band like Frogg to put out an EP like this, they could help lead the next generation of tech death kids.” 10/10 – Between The Lines Media (2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP)

“The quality on show here is amazing for a first release and has left us salivating at the prospect of their debut album [9/10]” – Metal Noise (2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP)

“There’s enough impressive lead guitar work to fit onto a full album, let alone all that’s crammed into these four songs.” – Heavy Music Headquarters (2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP)

“A short and sweet stash of riffs, licks and raw emotion inoculated over the years, poured out into the world in the form of modern and thrilling Technical Death Metal.” – The Headbanging Moose (2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP)

“The band’s mix of fast, brutal and melodic aspects blends nicely to create an intense, high energy atmosphere. With guttural vocal roars, fast and technical riffs and a ton of raw emotion, what’s not to like?” – The Music Below (2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP)

“A Reptilian Dystopia is a succession of rock-hard riffs, complex melodies, extremes and power. The Ep is raw and brutal and according to Sky Moon Clark offers the basis for an album that will be released at the end of 2021. An album with an even more balanced track list. For the time being it is now fifteen minutes of solid extreme metal that will wake you up.” – Rockportaal (2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP)

“A Reptilian Dystopia” shines with technical sophistication” – Artnoir (2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP)

“This first EP should delight fans of Obscura , Necrophagist or Arsis… A Reptilian Dystopia is a solid discovery full of promise and the revelation of a very talented musician.” – Eklektik Rock (2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP)

“Bonkers EP here that sploshes Obscura’s tech-death virtuosity up against maniacal djent intentions. The musicianship’s something else and the frantic widdling never seems to stop…” – Collective Zine (2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP)

“FROGG: Delivers an authentic live sound with no backup!” – Permafrost Today

Band: Frogg
Album Title: Eclipse
Release Date: March 7th 2025
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
1. Walpurgisnacht (4:44)
2. Life Zero (4:30)
3. Dandelion (3:50)
4. Eclipse I: Blind Bakunawa (4:20)
5. Eclipse II: Sickened By Silence (4:48)
6. Interspecific Hybrid Species (4:19)
7. Wake Up (6:22)
8. Sun Stealer (4:41)
9. Double Vision Roll (3:29)
10. Omni Trigger (4:07)

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: FROGG
• All songs written by: FROGG
• Produced by: Jamie King & Sky Moon Clark
• Mixed by: Jamie King
• Mastered by: Jamie King
• Album Artwork by: Yann Kempen & Bertrand LeFebvre

Album Band Line Up:
Sky Moon Clark – Vocals, Guitars
Will Brown – Drums, Percussion, World Instruments
Brett Fairchild – Guitars on tracks 1, 5, 6,10
Nick Thorpe – Bass on tracks 1,4,5,7,8,10
David White – Bass on track 2
Brad Williamson – Bass on track 6
Jack Lynch – Bass on track 3
Emma Rae – Clean vocals & keys

Live Band Line Up:
Sky Moon Clark – Vocals, Guitars
Brett Fairchild – Backup Vocals, Guitars
Ethan Emery – Bass
Will Brown – Drums

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About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)

A sonic eclipse where every genre collides—progressive, technical, and just enough death to keep your neck sore for weeks. – Ethan Emery – Bass

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)

1. Walp – Designed explicitly as a live opener. The studio process morphed it a bit, as the original didn’t account for the possibility of using much extra instrumentation or backing tracks.

2. Life Zero – Blends fast aggressive riffs with intermittent sections of clean guitars, and explores themes of self-worth.

3. Dandelion – Always on the path towards a dead end. Heavy out of control thrashing. Getting physical is a remedy.

4. Eclipse I: Blind Bakunawa – Oedipus’s tale meets getting sick to your stomach. A lot of heavy in the music to pair.

5. Eclipse II: Sickened By Silence – Getting strung along while navigating feeling left out, only to realize you’ve been betrayed the whole time. Tech death into djent into fusion into melodeath into an orchestral black metal finish.

6. Interspecific Hybrid Species – Climate change is coming for us all. Proggy goodness. Earth will shed its shell if it needs to.

7. Wake Up – Have you ever felt like you keep going to bed and having a recurring dream? Except it keeps snowballing into something more sinister and you can’t kick it? Proggy goodness paired with dreamscapes take you on this journey.

8. Sun Stealer – Mostly riff-driven but there was a desire to use the intro to try and build a “horror movie score” aesthetic using Hindustani classical instrumentation. Proggy Heavy Fusion.

9. Double Vision Roll – features powerful guitar riffs with a pretty bouncy, “feel-good” vibe, in contrast with the lyrics which explore themes of confusion, doubt, and self-confidence.

10. Omni Trigger – Omni Trigger is one of the more chaotic and aggressive songs on the album, that sorta sounds like what the lyrics are describing – a galaxy imploding. Features a break with a bunch of authentic world instruments Will played.

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Band Story/Fun Facts:

1. Sky is the proud father of 3 white tree frogs. They voraciously eat a lot of live bugs.

2. Will is proficient at hundreds, if not thousands of different world instruments. FROGG’s current HQ is located in Will’s studio, which is riddled with them. We refer to it as the instrument petting zoo. He also has some serious peacocks (the bird).

3. Jack Lynch ordinarily runs his sound through two very large custom pedal boards, and we have just introduced him to the neural DSP quad cortex.

4. Sky is fluent in French

5. The band name is literally because we like frogs. It’s an old name, and the band was technically founded in 2009. All involved still liked frogs, and we do too.

L-R: Will Brown (Drums) | Sky Moon Clark (Vocals & Guitar) | Brett Fairchild (Guitar) | Ethan Emery (Bass)

Album Artwork – Artists: Yann Kempen & Bertrand LeFebvre

FROGG is a modern experimental technical metal band located in the New York metropolitan area.

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 with a perfected performance and its brand-new line-up.

With performance in mind, FROGG has been relentlessly rehearsing new original material and old, to deliver an authentic live experience.

Discography:
2025 – Eclipse – Album
2024 – Double Vision Roll – Single
2024- Dandelion – Single
2023 – Wake Up – Single
2020 – A Reptilian Dystopia – EP
2019 – Ancient Rain – Single

0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/ For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops – Loud #10 Pythonic | CJLO 1690 kHz – Montreal – Loud #9 Thirteen Goats – Exitus Stratagem Records | CJSR 88.5MHz – Edmonton – Loud #9 BornBroken | CJSW 90.9 MHz – Calgary – Loud #8 MUTANK – Boonsdale Records, #10 CHÜZO | CICK 93.9 – Smithers – Top 30 #4 CHÜZO, #6 The Wring

January 29, 2025
by Asher
· BornBroken · CHUZO · MUTANK · Pythonic · radio charts · The Wring · Thirteen Goats

Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops – Loud
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-01-28
#10 Pythonic
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CJLO 1690 kHz – Montreal – Loud
#9 Thirteen Goats – Exitus Stratagem Records
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-01-28
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CJSR 88.5MHz – Edmonton – Loud
#9 BornBroken
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-01-28
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CJSW 90.9 MHz – Calgary – Loud
#8 MUTANK – Boonsdale Records, #10 CHÜZO
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-01-28
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CICK 93.9 – Smithers – Top 30
#4 CHÜZO, #6 The Wring
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cick.cfm?dWeekOfID=2025-01-28

0 Kuwait’s ABZY’s New Video Reflects On Changing “Mistakes” Off Debut Album “Hollow Bloom” Out Now!

January 29, 2025
by Asher
· ABZY · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 29, 2025

Kuwait’s ABZY’s New Video Reflects On Changing “Mistakes” Off Debut Album “Hollow Bloom” Out Now!

Releasing his debut full-length album “Hollow Bloom” this past December, Kuwaiti singer-songwriter and metal enthusiast, ABZY (frontman of WAZIN and former vocalist & guitarist of Srai) is sharing the latest music video for the track “Mistakes”. The song is about about regret, reflection, and the desire for second chances.

“This song reflects on the mistakes we’ve all made in the past, exploring the idea of what it would be like if we had the chance to go back and change them,” adds ABZY.

The music video for “Mistakes” can be seen and heard at https://youtu.be/YGbJva7qA78

Embracing the energy of METAL, Middle Eastern roots, along with a global music palette and his personal experiences, ABZY has fashioned it all in “Hollow Bloom”. A raw, introspective exploration of the human experience, blending metal, rock, and soft tones into a compelling sonic journey. ABZY’s powerful songwriting captures the emotional turmoil of past trauma, the weight of toxic relationships, and the universal search for peace, all wrapped in a perfect balance of aggressive and soothing melodies.

“Hollow Bloom is for anyone who’s felt the pull between light and shadow, the challenge and beauty of change. This project has been deeply personal to me and sharing it with the world has been a longtime dream. Through making music, I discovered the perfect outlet—it feels like the most natural path for me, my true calling, and my sole purpose in life. I believe fans will truly enjoy the album because it offers a diverse blend of vibes, ensuring there’s something for everyone to connect with. I want listeners to connect with the music and enjoy the journey it takes them on. I also hope to show them that, in today’s world, anyone can create meaningful art—even from the comfort of their own bedroom. Grateful for your support, join me on this musical journey, Much love!” adds ABZY.

People can expect an amazing time and incredible energy from upcoming live shows as ABZY plans 2025 to be full of live performances to leave everyone with a smile on their faces and a spark of inspiration in their hearts.

Recommended for fans of Linkin Park, 30 Seconds to Mars, Bad Omens, I Prevail, Silent Planet, Sleep Token, and Spiritbox, ABZY‘s debut album “Hollow Bloom” is available on digital platforms.

Spotify | Apple Music | Anghami

Previous Videos:

Mirror ft. Taifi – https://youtu.be/Rpc4x0MeoC0

Twisted Mind ft. Dusk – https://youtu.be/fGcPz9OnzQU

Snake ft. Deadleaf – https://youtu.be/rm4C1EeGNkA

Track Listing:
1. Mirror ft. Taifi (3:40)
2. Snake ft. Deadleaf (3:00)
3. Gone (4:24)
4. Hurricane (4:10)
5. Karma (3:40)
6. Mistakes (3:34)
7. Twisted Mind ft. Dusk (3:18)
8. Haven (3:50)
9. Influencer ft. Lio (4:15)
10. Broken World ft. Follow the Hunter (6:00)
Album Length: 38:19

Album Credits:
Album produced/written/mixed/mastered by ABZY
Album artwork by ABZY

More info:
https://abzy.komi.io/
https://www.instagram.com/iabzyi/
https://www.tiktok.com/@iabzyi
https://www.twitch.tv/iabzyi

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“From vibrant grunge flavored conclusions to booming and fairly intense riff and rhythm displays where the otherwise clean, light toned and elegant vocals are replaced with an aggressive, dark toned and distorted growl. This is an album of contrasts and contrasting elements on a few different levels, and I’d guess that the perfect audience for this production would be those who appreciate delicate and radio friendly pop music just as much as they enjoy booming and aggressive heavy and alternative metal.” The Viking in the Wilderness

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0 EPK – SVNTH – Pink Noise Youth (2025) (These Hands Melt )

January 28, 2025
by Asher
· EPKs · SVNTH · Uncategorized

EPK – SVNTH – Pink Noise Youth (2025) (These Hands Melt )

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For fans of Deafheaven, Alcest, Brutus, Svalbard, Agalloch

Band: SVNTH
Album Title: Pink Noise Youth
Release Date: April 18, 2025
Label: These Hands Melt

“Pink Noise Youth will be out five years after our previous full-length, which is the longest time between two records in our discography. It is also full of new things, starting from a consistent line-up change of more than half of the band, the introduction of many new instruments such as electric Indian sitar, clean singing, classical and 12 strings guitars, and in addition, songwriting goes back to a more traditional song in opposition to the more suite-like approach of the previous album. People will surely welcome it with curiosity.” – SVNTH

All Links: https://linktr.ee/svnthband

Facebook.com/svnthband | Instagram.com/svnth_band

Spotify | Svnth.bandcamp.com

“Do you dig blackgaze, in the vein of Deafheaven and Alcest? What about post-hardcore? What about a mixture of the two?! Well my dears, you’re in a bit of luck, because the Italian experimental band Svnth just released their new single “Cinnamon Moon.” Give it a lil listen” – Metal Sucks

“This is not music that settles into one feeling; it is an album that lives in the tension between them, where grief fuels rebellion, where pain and resilience are inseparable, and where every song feels like a battle between destruction and redemption. In the end, it does not leave the listener broken, but neither does it offer false comfort. It does not promise that everything will be okay, but it does promise that the struggle is worth something. It is an album that carries both the weight of sorrow and the fire of defiance, the burden of grief and the light of something that refuses to die. 9/10″ – Metal-Temple (2025 – Pink Noise Youth)

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“This is arguably SVNTH’s defining effort to date, and will hopefully see them gain a foothold within the scene at large…” – Distorted Sound Magazine (2020 – Spring in Blue)

“”The music seems to wail and mournfully murmur like spirits who have lost their way in a shimmering desert world. Those lonesome laments unfold into a momentum of neck-snapping beats, raking chords, and high, harrowing shrieks” – No Clean Singing (2020 – Spring in Blue)

“SVNTH sets out in hopes of bridging the rift of a jealous god, welding genres into music that can appeal to all sensibilities, without sacrificing integrity (or intensity)” – Toilet ov Hell (2020 – Spring in Blue)

“”Distortions, speed and sinister atmosphere as the tradition black imposes but also delicate chiselations from which a light filters that suggests possible trajectories capable of questioning the dictatorship of matter, Spring in Blue is an album that is not afraid to face the recognized columns of Ercole gender and to push it far beyond 8.5/10” – Grind On The Road

“an interesting take on black metal, delving deeper into psychedelia and post-rock influences on new EP SVNTH. Though the tremolo-picked guitar playing and blast beats accompanied by howled screams still remain, they are met with shimmering melodies, ambient stretches and Pink Floyd-esque guitars.” – Decibel Magazine (2018 – EP SVNTH)

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Band: SVNTH
Album Title: Pink Noise Youth
Release Date: April 18, 2025
Label: These Hands Melt

Track Listing:
1. Inhale – 1:31
2. Cinnamon Moon – 5:18
3. Perfume – 4:19
4. Elephant – 6:49
5. Narrow, Narrow – 5:35
6. Exhale – 4:33
7. Winter Blues – 4:32
8. Nairobi Lullaby – 4:37
Album Length: 37:18

Album Credits:
All music and lyrics written by Rodolfo Ciuffo
Performed by Rodolfo Ciuffo, Alessandro De Falco, Valerio Primo and Alessandro Canzoneri
Guitar solos on “Elephant”, “Exhale” and “Nairobi Lullaby” written by Alessandro De Falco
Recorded, mixed and produced by Alessandro De Falco
Mastered by Angel Marcloid at Angel Hair Studio
Photography by Alexandru Cozlan, modeling by alteaaetla_sg
Album Artwork by Tryfar

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Describe The Album Artwork:

The artwork is realized by Tryfar based on a photo taken by our friend Alexandru Cozlan from Krøvi with alteaaetla_sg as model. It tries to portray all the emotional instability of late youth from the current generation in such a phase that in a metaphor with sounds is as chaotic as pink noise.

About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)

If the previous record Spring in Blue was about facing life’s struggles on a childhood perspective, the upcoming Pink Noise Youth will be based on exploring awareness as an adult in late youth, trying to give a voice to a generation emotionally unstable and chaotic as pink noise. it will be the second part of the band’s own “trilogy of colors”.

Musically speaking expect something intended to stay outside of genres and labels where elements of hardcore, metal, shoegaze, post-rock and unconventional instrumentation such as electric Indian sitar are blended together in the same pot.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. Inhale – Album intro that brings up a dreamy atmosphere as the beginning of the journey, it shows a varied musical instrumentation that includes classical guitar, indian sitar, percussions, and ambient layers

2. Cinnamon Moon – As the first single off Pink Noise Youth, the new anticipated album from Italian band SVNTH, Cinnamon Moon unveils some of the most interesting features offered on the album in terms of sound and mood. With its captivating mix of black gaze and post-hardcore, the song is an open letter soaked in fragility and emotional exposure, delivered to a cared one as a memorial of the hampered paths walked together on the road of late youth. Cinnamon Moon takes shape among Slowdive-esque ethereal delayed layers, heavy sections with black metal screams, passionate clean singing, a unique use of electric Indian sitar, and melodramatic post-rock melodies, that aim to build together a unique cathartic sound blend.

3. Perfume – The track is carried by catchy and emotional guitar melodies with captivating singing, classic song structure and lyrics about nostalgia and moments that will never come back. Reminding bands like Alcest, Nothing and Smashing Pumpkins, it mixes elements of alternative rock and post-metal.

4. Elephant – One of the most dynamic tracks on the album, mixing heartbreaking guitar melodies with rock-oriented explosions and a pure post-rock outro, all accompanied by an alternation of screaming and melodic singing. Lyrics are about remembering intensively cheerful memories that symbolize the end of a turbulent and suffering path of life and consequently a new beginning.

5. Narrow, Narrow – With a dreamy Deftones-like intro soaked in delay and reverb, the song evolves immediately into a hardcore-oriented explosion with black metal screams alternated with emotional shoegaze-y sections. As much as the song “Wings of the Ark” from the previous album “Spring in Blue” was based on the experience of a loss during childhood, this song does the same but in the late youth phase of life. The final refrain “We will never come back again, but we’ll always be here” is intended to be considered a sort of anthem that reflects on the shortness of our life as humans compared to the eternity of our memory that remained in the people we left.

6. Exhale – transition instrumental track intended to create a dreamy imaginary. It alternates dark country film-like soundscapes inspired by Ennio Morricone, Swans, and Woven Hand with sitar-led psychedelic vibes that recall similitudes with Master Musicians of Bukkake, The Beatles, and Kikagaku Moyo with a touch of post-rock.

7. Winter Blues – The darker track of the album brings influences from both post-hardcore and black metal with a touch of melancholy, lyrics are about remembering with nostalgia someone who was a cared one in a relationship of the past.

8. Nairobi Lullaby – Most pop-oriented song of the recorded. It is a ballad that mixes Indian instruments like sitar and tanpura with acoustic guitar, fretless bass, drums and clean vocals, in a similar way of The Beatles’ Norwegian Wood. Lyrics are about remembering the fragilities and life difficulties of a cared person.

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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

1. The only member who has been in the band since the very beginning is Rodolfo Ciuffo.

2. Through the years SVNTH has played several tours and festival appearances all over Europe and in the United States, touching even non frequently toured countries such as Albania and Turkey.

3. On every full-length of the fourth in the band’s discography the name of a season is mentioned in a song or album title. For example on “Breeze of Memories (2015)” there is a song called “Summer Dusk”, on “Toward Akina (2017)” there is a song called “Last Fall Before the Impact”, the title of the third record is “Spring in Blue (2020)” and on “Pink Noise Youth (2025)” there is a song called “Winter Blues”.

4. Most of the material outside full-lengths is intended to step a little bit away from the band’s usual style. For example the EP “SVNTH (2018)” is a compilation of songs from the demos recorded for the first time in a proper way; the style at the time was mostly melodic black metal. The Split from 2019 contains the long song “Hourglasses Crambles Along The Oranged Fucked Sky” which is basically a noise rock/post-rock track in the vein of Swans and Slint; also the rest of the other artists’ material on the split ranges from ambient to psychedelic folk and noise.

5. The musical versatility of SVNTH’s sound contributed to their inclusion in events from very different musical contexts that saw them share the stage with bands into styles like post-metal, gothic/doom, punk, post-hardcore/screamo, post-rock, shoegaze, black/death metal, and alternative rock.

L to R – Jacopo Fagiolo – Guitars, Alessandro Canzoneri – Drums, Rodolfo Ciuffo – Bass, Vocals, Sitar, Valerio Primo – Samples, Percussion, Alessandro De Falco – Guitars

Photo Credit – Arianna Savo

With a various background of musical influences and artistic inspirations, SVNTH (written all caps and pronounced “Seventh”, formerly “Seventh Genocide”) from Rome, Italy has been shaping a unique equilibrium of sounds through the years moving across a huge variety of directions on the palette of contemporary alternative music to create a distinctive soundtrack for inner emotions, life scenarios, and existentialist questioning. Expanding the energy of black and post-metal over the mellow and contemplative boundaries of shoegaze, art pop, and cinematic post-rock.

From the vivid early black gaze melodies of the debut “Breeze of Memories” (2015) to the long song structures with acoustic overtures and Godspeed You! Black Emperor inspired sections of the monumental “Toward Akina” (2017); SVNTH confirms this more complex approach on the double LP “Spring in Blue” (2020), the childhood chapter of a trilogy of colors based on emotions in different phases of life.

The upcoming “Pink Noise Youth” (2025) gets back to a more traditional song format, introducing a unique use of Indian sitar, and an array of acoustic instruments and singing expressions, which develops SVNTH to a one-of-a-kind sound and personality.

As of today, the band has done several tours and single shows all over Europe and in the USA touching even non-frequently toured countries such as Albania and Turkey and performing at notable festivals like Rockstadt and Frantic Fest, bringing a defining cathartic live energy.

Band Lineup:
Jacopo Fagiolo – Guitars
Alessandro Canzoneri – Drums
Rodolfo Ciuffo – Bass, Vocals, Sitar
Valerio Primo – Samples, Percussion
Alessandro De Falco – Guitars

Discography:
2011 – Demo
2012 – Seventh Genocide Demo
2013 – Promo 2013 – Demo
2015 – Breeze of Memories – LP
2017 – Toward Akina LP 71 (91%)
2018 – SVNTH – EP
2019 – Seventh Genocide / Onirica / OkyDrones / Fortisleo – Split
2019 – Live in Berlin 2018 – Live album
2020 – Spring in Blue – LP
2024 – Immense as the Ocean (Live at Frantic Fest 2024) – Single

0 PROG METAL MANIA (Munich, DE) Announces 2025 Lineup w/ SCAR SYMMETRY, DISILLUSION, XAON, OBSIDIOUS, POEM, F.K.Ü. and More!

January 28, 2025
by Asher
· Music News · Prog Metal Mania - Munich

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 28, 2025

PROG METAL MANIA (Munich, DE) Announces 2025 Lineup

w/ SCAR SYMMETRY, DISILLUSION, XAON, OBSIDIOUS, POEM, F.K.Ü. and More!

Festival Artwork by Ryan T Hancock

Offering an exciting mix of established greats as well as emerging, young bands, Prog Metal Mania Festival is making its event debut on May 2nd and 3rd in Munich, Germany at the world-famous Backstage, featuring the headliners SCAR SYMMETRY, DISILLUSION along with OBSIDIOUS, XAON, POEM, and more.

Official Prog Metal Mania Spotify Playlist – https://spoti.fi/4aqkF9p

Shaping up to be a must-attend for Progressive Rock and Metal fans from Germany and beyond, the 2025 inaugural lineup sees 13 bands and one special guest hailing from Sweden, Germany, the UK, France, Greece, Italy, and Lebanon. While each one of them brings something special out of the broad Prog, Metal & Mania spectrum, most haven’t played in the Bavarian capital before or rarely visited Southern Germany until now.

Organizer Katha states: “The idea for Prog Metal Mania came to life through the collaboration of Mostly Metal \m/ & The Progspace and the common wish to bring certain bands on one of Munich’s most prestigious stages for heavy music. Even though it’s a new festival, the response to the first announcements has been overwhelming, grateful for the warm welcome we got within the scene. We’re really happy to have so many fantastic bands on board, and can’t wait to celebrate their music and the festival’s debut with all those Prog Metal Maniacs from near and far!”

Day split tickets and weekend passes are available at the following link HERE.

Friday, May 2nd, 2025 – Doors 13:00, Stage times 13:30 – 23:30
Disillusion
Obsidious
F.K.Ü.
Vulkan
Loch Vostok
Ihlo
Jester’s Tears

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 – Doors 12:30, Stage times 13:00 – 23:30
Scar Symmetry
Poem
Xaon
Turbulence
Aeons
Soulsplitter
John Macaluso

About The Bands – https://progmetalmania.com/en/Bands/

SCAR SYMMETRY – With legendary guitar wizard Per Nilsson as a driving force, the Swedish band perfectly blends mind-blowing riffs with virtuoso soloing, built up on mighty synth layers, complex yet groovy rhythms, and topped by a vigorous dual vocal attack. Fascinating Metal fans all over the world, they will play their first show in Munich after 12 years!

DISILLUSION – With their special blend of Progressive Death Metal, the German band takes their audience from the top of the world to the end of the sea. By creating dense, multi-layered soundscapes and versatile movements at the forefront of artistic concepts, they already released three rich, fully matured Metal masterpieces.

OBSIDIOUS – Named after black volcanic glass, the group’s moniker exudes something dark, of fiery origin, and metaphorically offers a nearly limitless platform for expression and advancement. Having caught the Extreme Metal scene by storm with their iconic debut in 2022, the international Tech Death powerhouse is set to blow the roof off at Prog Metal Mania 2025!

TURBULENCE – The Lebanese masters of musical story-telling even make a robot dream with their marvelous soundscapes and virtuosic playing, inviting their listeners on captivating, emotional journeys.

JOHN MACALUSO – Born in the US, now living in Italy, the legendary drummer has already played on over 200 albums (ARK, Michael Romeo, Powermad, Yngwie Malmsteen…) and countless tours. He will present a special show for fans of hot rhythms and cool stories with his terrific, versatile playing and some glimpses behind the scenes.

XAON – The French Symphonic Death Metal band spreads its wings on the hunt for nothing less than epicness. By melting the raw energy of Extreme Metal with the finesse and vehemence of a mighty orchestra, their music is absolutely mind-blowing, yet with an amazing sense for details – Brutal and beautiful at the same time.

VULKAN – The Swedish band with the eruptive name offers mesmerizing melodies to immerse yourself in, served on a layer of intriguing rhythms with a true sense for incredibly atmospheric soundscapes.

LOCH VOSTOK – By bringing together raw beauty with complexity and finesse, their music comes along brutal yet with a catchy grooviness, delivering fat choruses, shredalicious solos, and poisonous hooks.

POEM – There’s a certain beauty in melancholy, and the Greek quartet absolutely brings this to the top with its unique, intense compositions. The outstanding voice and expressive performance of singer George Prokopiou make each song a highly emotional experience.

F.K.Ü. – Since there’s a huge overlapping between the Horror and the Metal communities, it seems like a great idea to bring these two beasts together, and F.K.Ü. clearly pull out all the stops on this. Heavily inspired by Freddy Krueger & Co, these four Swedish guys will bring Metal and Mania to Munich.

AEONS – Hailing from the Isle of Man, the Progmetal powerhouse will come to Germany with three albums under their belt, taking their audience from the plains of the American West to ancient Greece, and even to the vast reaches of space with their mighty, musical tales.

SOULSPLITTER – Following their combined musical vision, the German arts collective melts various stylistic splitters into a soulful, new whole. Over the past years, they delved deeper into a specific aspect of their signature sound where heavy guitars and intricate rhythms meet classical piano in a prominent position.

IHLO – The band from Scotland blends modern Progressive Metal with electronic and pop influences to create a sound that is huge musically, emotionally crushing, and full of hooks. Their debut recently got a re-issue via Kscope, and with album No2 showing up on the horizon, they also might bring new music to Munich in May.

JESTER’S TEARS – Even though the name of this Munich-based band might be quickly associated with an album title by Marillion, it is rather the multi-layered symbol for their music, and was actually inspired by Venice and its famous carnival. The five musicians will open Prog Metal Mania with their powerful mix of wonderful playfulness and complex, yet accessible songs.

More info:

https://progmetalmania.com

https://www.facebook.com/ProgMetalMania/

https://www.instagram.com/progmetalmania

https://linktr.ee/progmetalmania

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Festival Press Promotional Packet HERE.

About The Venue – Backstage – Reitknechtstraße 6, 80639 München – www.backstage.eu

Located in the heart of Munich, Backstage is easy to reach by public transport thanks to the S-Bahn station Hirschgarten being pretty close. A chargeable parking space is also available, several hotels are within walking distance.

As all concerts are set on the same stage, there are no overlaps in the playing times so all bands can be experienced. The venue’s beer garden is a great place for lively chats with other music enthusiasts during the breaks while getting drinks and food there.

Festival Links:

Prog Metal Mania will take place on 2 & 3 May 2025 at the Backstage (Werk) in Munich, Germany

Organizer: Mostly Metal Events & PR

For requests please contact info[@]progmetalmania[.]com

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0 Out Now! Italian Power Core Innovators NEKOMATA’s Launch New Album “EUPHORIA”, New App (for IOS)+ New Video “Road To Ruin”

January 25, 2025
by Asher
· Music News · NEKOMATA (Rockshots Records)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 24, 2024

Out Now! Italian Power Core Innovators NEKOMATA’s Launch New Album “EUPHORIA”, New App (for IOS)+ New Video “Road To Ruin”

January 24th, 2025, marks a significant milestone for Nekomata as they release their highly anticipated second album, “Euphoria”. Following the success of the singles “Zero”, “De Priapi Dilemma” and “In My Flesh”, the band delivers a record that solidifies their place as innovators in the modern metal scene.

“Euphoria” is an explosive blend of Power Metal, Metalcore, and Death Metal infused with cinematic atmospheres, relentless energy, and thought-provoking themes. Fans of Architects, Veil of Maya, Periphery, and Monuments will find plenty to love in this groundbreaking release.

To celebrate the album’s release, Nekomata is thrilled to unveil the music video for “Road to Ruin”, featuring exclusive footage captured during their triumphant tour in Japan in November 2024. The video is a testament to the band’s electrifying live performances and their growing connection with audiences worldwide.

Music Video – Road To Ruin – https://youtu.be/6WTtvlPLmdA

“Euphoria” explores the universal yet complex pursuit of happiness, delving into the emotional highs and lows that come with chasing fulfillment in a chaotic world. The album highlights the band’s unique “Power Core” sound, combining raw aggression, intricate melodies, and a polished modern edge. It stands as their most ambitious and refined work to date.

Adding to today’s excitement, Nekomata is proud to launch its new app, which is currently available for iOS. The app serves as a one-stop destination for fans, offering exclusive content, behind-the-scenes updates, and much more. It’s the perfect way for fans to stay connected and support the band on their journey.

Download the Nekomata app (for iOS) – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nekomata/id6740162516

The lineup of Filippo Zavattari (bass, backing vocals), Andrea Cappellari (guitar, programming), Andrea Olivieri (vocals), and Alberto Mezzanotte (drums) continues to push boundaries, blending technical sophistication with raw emotional intensity.

With “Euphoria”, Nekomata invites listeners and fans to immerse themselves in their evolving sound and dynamic storytelling.

“EUPHORIA” is available on all platforms as of January 24, 2025, from Rockshots Records.

CD and Digital – https://lnk.to/rI802d

Previous Videos:

Music Video – “In My Flesh” – https://youtu.be/KQcwB8WeHoM

Music Video – “Zero” – https://youtu.be/-y6vG-eq71Y

Track Listing:
1. Py
2. Shattered
3. Automata
4. In My Flesh
5. Feedback
6. Zero
7. De Priapi Dilemma
8. Road To Ruin
9. Super Omnia
10. Ataraxia – Still Abused

Nekomata is:
Andrea Olivieri: Vocals
Andrea Cappellari: Guitars and programming
Filippo Zavattari: Bass guitar and backing vocals
Alberto Mezzanotte: Drums

For more info:

https://www.rockshots.eu
https://www.theprojectneko.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theprojectneko/
https://www.instagram.com/theprojectneko/

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0 92.5 FM CFBX “the X” – Top 25 Loud/ Metal / Punk Albums for 2024 #14 Blood Opera Inc.

January 24, 2025
by Asher
· Blood Opera · radio charts

CFBX Top 100 Albums for 2024 and more!

0 WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA 2025 Announces Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa Bands & Rounds – One Band To Rule Them All & Play Wacken Open Air

January 24, 2025
by Asher
· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 24, 2025

WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA 2025 Announces Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa Bands & Rounds

– One Band To Rule Them All & Play Wacken Open Air 2025 –

WMBC Trailer – https://youtu.be/b55Fh5Vo64k

Spotify – 2024 WMBC National Finalists Playlist HERE.

One Band To Rule Them All! After another record-breaking year of submissions from independent bands across the country, Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce this year’s Montreal, Quebec City, and Ottawa bands and rounds along with previously announced British Columbia and Ontario battles.

One unsigned Canadian band will be crowned champion and perform at one of the world’s most prestigious and largest already sold-out metal festivals Wacken Open Air (July 30th – August 2nd) (Attendance of over 80,000 people in Wacken, Germany for over 30 years).

The 2025 Montreal, Quebec City, and Ottawa will be held in the following cities and dates with more to be announced for Canada. The national final will be held in Vancouver, BC on May 31st, 2025 at The Rickshaw Theatre.

2025 Canadian Wacken Battles:

Montreal Dates: (Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa Bands)

Feb 7 – Montreal Round 1 – Piranha Bar
Chaotic Symbios (QC), Last Dance Among Wolves (MTL), Red Raven Chaos (MTL), Stadaconé (MTL)
Event Info – https://www.facebook.com/events/1662104684663296/

Feb 28 – Montreal Round 2 – Piranah Bar
Hatred Reigns (Ottawa), Wooden (MTL), Odd Times (MTL), Soulthief (Ottawa)
Event Info – https://www.facebook.com/events/1639972466625238/

March 7 – Montreal Round 3 – Piranha Bar
Demonius (MTL), Forbidden Order (MTL), CHÜZO (MTL), Sovereign Council (Ottawa)
Event Info – https://www.facebook.com/events/2912734675567633/

April 11 – Montreal Final – Piranha Bar

British Columbia Dates:

March 1 – Vancouver Round 1 @ The Cobalt – Vancouver, BC
DeathBound, NIGHTOWL, Utility Provider, Nokturna, Burnt Lung
Event Info – https://www.facebook.com/events/1114719273271273/

March 2 – BC Interior Round @ Jackknife Brewing – Kelowna, BC
Dendros, Burn It All, Gregorious, Nomad, Storm The Empire
Event Info – https://www.facebook.com/events/913101870812415/

March 22 – Vancouver Round 2 @ The Cobalt – Vancouver, BC
Iron Kingdom, Ashen Pall, Heathanz Sinz, Killing Twins, TIVR
Event Info – https://www.facebook.com/events/951824699871604/

March 30 – Vancouver Island Round @ Lucky Bar – Victoria, BC
YEGG, Electric Druids, Decryptor, Gate Theory, Antler
Event Info – https://www.facebook.com/events/481340948041676/

May 3 – BC Final @ The Cobalt – Vancouver, BC
May 31 – National Final @ The Rickshaw, Vancouver, BC

Ontario Dates:
January 10 – London Round @ Rum Runners
Atria (guest headliner), Death Club, Dead Days, 4HateU8
FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1944970149316798/
WINNER – DEAD DAYS – https://www.facebook.com/deaddaysmusic

January 24 – Hamilton Round @ Main Stage Rehearsal
The Good Depression, Killotine, Zero Tolerance, Devilz By Definition, Zero End
Ticket link: https://wackenmetalbattle.bigcartel.com/product/wacken-metal-battle-jan-24-hamilton

January 25 – Toronto Round 1 @ Hard Luck
Pillars of Autumn, Ischemic, Purveyor of Chaos, Unkle Skurvey
Ticket link: https://wackenmetalbattle.bigcartel.com/product/wacken-metal-battle-jan-25-toronto

February 1 – Toronto Round 2@ Hard Luck
Seagrave, Nepenthe, Panic Response, The Animal Warfare Act
Ticket link: https://wackenmetalbattle.bigcartel.com/product/wacken-metal-battle-feb-1-toronto

Edmonton, AB – TBA
Calgary, AB – TBA

The 2025 WMBC champion will receive the following:
– A slot at the 2025 Wacken Open Air Festival.
– Full professional backline provided.
– $1,000 CAD towards flights to Germany.
– VIP camping at the festival.

The 2024 WMBC national final was held in Edmonton, AB at The Starlite Room on May 25th and witnessed regional winners Arrow In The Quiver (Vancouver, BC), Infrastrvctvre (Calgary, AB), Age of Ashes (Edmonton, AB), Beguiler (Toronto, ON) and Red Raven Chaos (Montreal, QC) along with special guest headliners NECHT (Calgary, AB – 2023 National Finalist).

The night was MC’d by Gord Alexander (Tessitura, Tides of Kharon) and judged by an industry panel that included JJ Tartaglia (Wacken Metal Battle Canada, Boonsdale Records, Skull Fist, Thunderor – Toronto, ON), Luc Lainé (CFLX 95,5 FM – Alerte Metallique – Sherbrooke, QC), Dan Cleary (Striker), Kim Aebly (The Invisible Orange, Vancouver, BC), Dana Zuk (Dana Zuk Photography – Edmonton, AB), Jon Asher (Asher Media Relations – Montreal, QC), Nancy Barnes (Big Nate Productions – Calgary, AB), Celestia Scarlett (Owner/Artist Manager – The Celestial Agency- Calgary, AB) and Steve DC (Strigampire – 2023 National WMBC Winner – Trois-Rivières, QC).

After each band presented their furious rallying battle performance, the only one that stood out from the rest was crowned 2024 champion Toronto’s Beguiler who moved on to perform as the only independent Canadian band at the International Battle at Wacken Open Air 2024 (July 31st – August 3rd).

Live Full Video of 2024 WMBC National Final in Edmonton, AB – https://www.youtube.com/live/dCYiImMkzq4

List of previous WMBC national winners Beguiler (Toronto, ON – 2024), Strigampire (Trois-Rivières, QC – 2023), The Slyde (Toronto, ON – 2019), Centuries of Decay (Toronto, ON – 2018), Profaner (Hamilton, ON – 2016), Vesperia (Toronto, ON – 2015), Mutank (Montreal, QC – 2014), Crimson Shadows (Toronto, ON – 2013).

Info:

Since 2013, with a pause year in 2017 and 2020 due to COVID-19, Wacken Metal Battle Canada has hosted battles across the country to send one independent metal band to perform at the world’s largest metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany. 2019 saw the festival celebrate its 30th anniversary, but due to Covid, the 2020 and 2021 editions were both canceled. As the metal community regains its strength, Wacken Open Air 2025 will be the 34th edition of the festival and will be held from July 30th – August 2nd. The 2025 event is already sold out with a line-up that includes Machine Head, Saltatio Mortis, Papa Roach, Gojira, Apocalyptica, Saxon, Within Temptation, Dimmu Borgir, Ministry, and many more. Details here.

About:

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance to win their spot among 30 other countries’ champions, and represent Canada in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air. The battles have been hosted at the festival for over a decade giving independent bands the opportunity to showcase their talents to an international audience along with the chance to win multiple prizes.

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 Canadian national final (date and city to be determined). The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the Wacken Open Air 2025 and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle. All battle rounds are judged by respected local music industry representatives.

Rules for participation: https://www.metal-battle.com/rules/

Links:
Metal-Battle.com
Facebook.com/WMBCanada.official
Twitter.com/MetalBattleCan
Instagram.com/MetalBattleCanada.Official

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