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0 Italy’s S.R.L. Posts New Lyric Video “Il Museo Delle Cere”
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Montreal, QC – January 11, 2019
Italy’s S.R.L. Posts New Lyric Video “Il Museo Delle Cere”
New Album Out “Hic Sunt Leones” February 8, 2019 via Rockshots Records
In 1992, Italy’s S.R.L. was born; their moniker is an acronym for “Società a Responsabilità Limitata (Limited Liability Company)”. The deep meaning of the band name is both how they see society has limited responsibility on a daily occurrence along with being a tribute to the great Italian rock bands of the 70’s such as P.F.M. – Premiata Forneria Marconi, BMS – Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, etc..
With lyrics in Italian and a music style that is a powerful blend of fast thrash death metal, S.R.L. are releasing their next album “Hic Sunt Leones” via Rockshots Records on February 8, 2019. This is the band’s 11th release since their 1995 debut EP “Divieto di Pensiero”. The new album was inspired by the Ancient Roman motto for unexplored and unconquered lands, which is what S.R.L. is doing with this next release.
“We’re exploring new boundaries of our unique style, melting heavy metal with the thrash and death metal energy. The album is such a trip towards the unknown, while each song has got a different mood, melody, and evolution.”
The band’s new lyric video for the album’s first single “Il Museo Delle Cere” can be heard at https://youtu.be/HiwW-_1fyyQ
“Hic Sunt Leones” is available for pre-order from Rockshots Records at http://bit.ly/hicsuntleones_PREORDER
Track Listing:
1. Il Culto
2. Il Museo Delle Cere
3. Tenebre
4. Rimarremo da Soli
5. Demoni
6. Un Sasso nel Vuoto
7. Di Luna e Deserto
8. Vertigine
9. L’uomo Senza Volto
10. Mezzanotte
11. Omne Ignotum Pro Magnifico
http://www.rockshots.eu
Official Website http://www.s-r-l.it
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/srlmetalband
Twitter http://twitter.com/SRLmetalband
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/srl_official
Bandcamp http://srlmetal.bandcamp.com
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0 LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Unleashes Fan Funded Acoustic Album “Pull The Plug”
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Montreal, QC – January 11, 2018
For fans of Dream Evil, Unleash the Archers, Iron Maiden, Dio
LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Unleashes Fan Funded Acoustic Album “Pull The Plug”
“The Metal, Spikes, And Chicken-Fried Steak Tour” w/ A SOUND OF THUNDER (OH, NC, GA)
New Album ‘Shadows From The Past” Out Now!
Top L-R Lords of the Trident Current Line Up
Master Hercule “Herc” Schlagzeuger (Lead Drums) | Baron Taurean Helleshaar (Lead Guitar) | Fang VonWrathenstein (Lead Vocals) | Asian Metal (Lead Guitar) | Pontifex Mortis (Lead Bass)
Photo Credit – Mary Sweeney
This past November, American power metal warriors LORDS OF THE TRIDENT unleashed their 7th studio album “Shadows From The Past”, which they will be touring this January with A Sound of Thunder in support of (dates listed below). While promoting their latest album, LORDS OF THE TRIDENT also launched a Patreon campaign to give fans more exclusive content. One such perk is the band’s first 100% Patreon-funded acoustic album entitled “Pull The Plug” that features all-acoustic re-recorded LORDS OF THE TRIDENT fan-favorite songs from past albums along with a few loved covers by the band.
Vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein comments:
“Acoustic …metal? You wouldn’t think it would be a thing, but here we are! The first time we tried playing our songs on acoustic guitars, they instantly burst into flames. Some experimentation was needed before we were able to successfully record. We tried fastening plate metal to the backs of the guitars, and even went so far as to completely coat a guitar in liquid steel. It took a lot of broken and melted guitars, but we FINALLY found a method that worked. Enjoy one of the most SOOTHING metal albums you’ll ever hear…Perfect for your next heavy metal date night!”
To hear the full stream of “Pull The Plug”, please visit the band’s Bandcamp here.
Music Video “Alone In Cole Hall” (Acoustic Version)
Track Listing:
1. Knights of Dragon’s Deep (4:34)
2. Face of The Enemy (4:19)
3. Heart In The Fire (4:44)
4. More Than Words (5:26) (Extreme Cover)
5. The Longest Journey (5:36)
6. The Metal Sea (5:42)
7. Zero Hour (4:09)
8. Chasing Shadows (4:43)
9. Alone In Cole Hall (4:06)
10. Dust In The Wind (3:11) (Kansas Cover)
11. Song of The Wind & Sea (5:45)
12. Shattered Skies (5:20)
Album Length: 57:39
“The Metal, Spikes, And Chicken-Fried Steak Tour” w/ A SOUND OF THUNDER:
Jan 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Urban Artifact *(LOTT only) – info
Jan 18 – Charlotte, NC – The Milestone – info
Jan 19 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506 – info
Jan 20 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade – info
Other Dates:
Jan 12 – Milwaukee, WI – Rock Country MKE – info
Feb 10 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon – info – w/ Marty Friedman, Immortal Guardian
Aug 10 – Madison, WI – Mad With Power Fest – info
Sept 22 – Madison, WI – The Annex at Red Zone – info w/ Battle Beast
Digital stream and download of “Shadows From The Past” is available on the band’s website here plus Spotify, iTunes and Amazon.
To order their limited edition Blood Red Vinyl, which is a dual vinyl, 45RPM that comes with a Gatefold Booklet with artwork/lyric insert along with a 320kbps MP3 download card is available exclusively here.
Videos:
LOTT – Metal Musicians React To Pop Music here.
SEGA CD band playthrough “Chasing Shadows”here.
“Death Dealer” here.
“Tormentor” here.
“Burn It Down” ft. Unleash The Archers vocalist Brittney Slayes here.
“Reaper’s Hourglass” here.
“Zero Hour” (360 Degree VR) here.
Drum Playthrough – Reaper’s Hourglass” here.
For more info:
http://www.lordsofthetrident.com
http://www.facebook.com/LordsOfTheTrident
http://www.twitter.com/LordsOfTrident
http://instagram.com/lordsofthetrident
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0 Blackened Death Trio OCULUM DEI Streaming “Blinded By Gods”; Debut Album “Dreams of Desire and Torment” Out Feb 22, 2019
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Montreal, QC – January 10, 2019
For fans of Dark Funeral, Behemoth, Belphegor, Carach Angren, Emperor, Mayhem, Immortal
Blackened Death Trio OCULUM DEI Streaming “Blinded By Gods”
Debut Album “Dreams of Desire and Torment” Out Feb 22, 2019
Photo By Kenny Kivett
Hailing from the ashes of Charlotte, USA’s darker side comes forth the blackened death trio, Oculum Dei. Mixing different elements and influences of black metal, the band is set to bring forth a horde of darkness and engage listeners into a realm of deep, chaotic experiences.
First forming as a studio project in 2016 by Tenebris (bass/drum and keys programming), Camalus (guitar) and Zebulv (vocals/guitar), the band has taken their influences of Emperor, Behemoth and Dark Funeral and push an eclectic unholy blasphemy as far as it will go in the Southern USA’s Bible Belt.
Not content to remain as a studio project, the trio has begun performing locally and have shared the stage with Carach Angren, Wolfheart, and Mors Principum Est. Clad in corpse paint with an elaborate and continuously evolving stage show, Oculum Dei has heavily invested into their extreme visionary madness.
A team effort behind all their songwriting, Oculum Dei has been working on their first album for almost three years and now the dark demonic war chants of their debut “Dreams of Desire and Torment” will be unleashed on February 22, 2019.
The band comments:
“The album as a whole is an eclectic mix of slow dark black metal jumping into extreme black riffs sometimes slowed down with a death metal riff and into acoustic guitars. There is no set template for this one, just a groove and feel that each of us has brought to the table.”
The first single off the debut “Blinded By Gods” is a tribute to old school black metal with riffs and slings lyrics towards Christianity being a fake while saying only God exists in us.
Watch the lyric video for “Blinded By Gods” at https://youtu.be/pErRCs6_mbM
Single download and stream also available on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon.
Track Listing:
1. Pandemic (1:22)
2. Involuntary Pandemic (4:05)
3. Ghost In The Corridors 6:44)
4. Kingdom Of Hell (8:40)
5. Dreams Of Desire And Torment (6:44)
6. A Cold Winters Plight (5:12)
7. Blinded By Gods (3:50)
8. A Mist Of Heaven Inside Of Hell (8:43)
Album Length: 45:23
Oculum Dei is:
Tenebris (Bass, Drum And Key Programming)
Camalus (Guitars)
Zebulv (Guitars And Vocals)
https://www.facebook.com/oculumdei
https://twitter.com/OculumO
http://www.instagram.com/oculum_dei_official
Online Store – https://oculumdei.bigcartel.com
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-cQg
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0 EPK – Imonolith – Hollow (single) (2019)
Imonolith – Hollow (single) (2019)
Release Date: January 18, 2019
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IMONOLITH features Drummer Ryan ‘RVP’ Van Poederooyen (ex-Devin Townsend Project/Band), Guitarist Brian Waddell (ex-Devin Townsend Project/Band), Guitarist Kai Huppunen (Methods of Mayhem, Noise Therapy), Bassist Byron Stroud (Ex-Strapping Young Lad, Ex-Fear Factory, Ex- 3 Inches of Blood, Zimmers Hole), Vocalist Jon Howard (Threat Signal, Arkaea).
Show Dates:
February 23 – Vancouver, BC @ The Red Room – info
March 1 – Calgary, AB @ Dickens – info
March 2 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room (Temple) – info
Imonolith – Hollow (single) (3:39)
L-R – Brian Waddell – Guitars, Kai Huppunen – Guitars, Jon Howard – Vocals, Ryan Van Poederooyen – Drums, Byron Stroud – Bass
Photo Credit: Dave Benedict
Short Bio:
IMONOLITH was formed in January 2018 by Drummer, Ryan ‘RVP’ Van Poederooyen (ex-Devin Townsend Project/Band) and Guitarist, Brian Waddell (ex-Devin Townsend Project/Band). The pair originally started writing music together for the then untitled band in 2015, while respectively playing in the Devin Townsend Project (2009-2017). Bassist – Byron Stroud (Ex-Strapping Young Lad, Ex-Fear Factory, Ex- 3 Inches of Blood, Zimmers Hole), Vocalist – Jon Howard (Threat Signal, Arkaea) and 2nd Guitarist – Kai Huppunen (Methods of Mayhem, Noise Therapy) complete Imonolith as a band.
IMONOLITH is a hard working and devoted group of accomplished musicians, who have amassed a ton of professional experience touring the world in their various bands over the years. Their collective live experience includes performing on mainstage’s at European festivals such as, Wacken Open Air, Download Festival, Hellfest, Summer Breeze and many more to playing sold-out iconic venues like, Royal Albert Hall and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. In just a few months they’ve amassed a fanbase of thousands worldwide through their Social Media pages.
IMONOLITH’s music is best described as a heavy, driven, and transcendent genre of metal. You can count on strong hooks, captivating and energetic vocals, backed by creative guitars and drumming.
Long Bio:
IMONOLITH is a compelling, 5 piece Canadian based Hard Rock/Metal band made up of an impressive pedigree of musicians. They demand attention from their entrancing and memorable vocal melodies to their crushing, unforgettable guitar riffs right up to their driven, hypnotic grooves. IMONOLITH has everything that relates to the current heavy music enthusiast whether it’s hard-hitting metal or catchy active rock radio music. They’re a diverse band that will not be ignored.
IMONOLITH was formed in February 2018 by Drummer, Ryan ‘RVP’ Van Poederooyen (Devin Townsend Project/Band) and Guitarist, Brian Waddell (Devin Townsend Project/ Band). The pair originally started writing IMONOLITH’s brand of music in 2015, while respectively playing in the Devin Townsend Project (2009-2018). ‘RVP’ and Waddell pursued Bassist – Byron Stroud (Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory), Vocalist – Jon Howard (Threat Signal, Arkaea) and 2nd Guitarist – Kai Huppunen (Methods of Mayhem, Noise Therapy) to complete IMONOLITH as a band.
Each members professionalism, experience, dedication and perseverance over the past 15+ years has allowed them all to tour worldwide with various famous musical acts. Their background, know-how, and drive have bled into what IMONOLITH has become today and only adds to the potential of what the band will ultimately become. Their previous touring experience has granted them opportunities to collectively perform live throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Their passion for playing live is also their motivation to execute their brand of music worldwide in as many venues and live settings as possible. This is a band that unitedly craves the energy from a profound, zealous crowd, and they know how to encourage this type of live experience.
IMONOLITH has already amassed a dedicated legion of supporters worldwide and their following continues to expand by the thousands as the band continues to grow. The interaction between IMONOLITH and their supporters is paramount to their long term vision… that’s why the connection to their devotees through their social media network is robust and of the greatest importance to them, along with their music.
IMONOLITH’s debut single and video, Hollow is being released on January 18th, 2019. The song was produced, recorded and mixed by the powerhouse production team made up of, Brian Howes and Jay Van Poederooyen (Nickelback, Chris Cornell, Airbourne, Hinder, Daughtry) at Van Howes Studios in Los Angeles, California. IMONOLITH’s debut album is being scheduled to be released in the summer of 2019 and followed up with extensive touring.
In closing, IMONOLITH will surprise its followers and any newcomer with their invigorating approach to music. Their musical direction is ever evolving and the band’s work ethic is undeniable. This combination of principles will surely strengthen the solidity of their brand of music and the foundation the band was firmly built on.
IMONOLITH has arrived.
IMONOLITH is:
Jon Howard – Vocals
Brian Waddell – Guitars
Kai Huppunen – Guitars
Byron Stroud – Bass
Ryan Van Poederooyen – Drums
0 The Rock Metal Podcast E259: Interview w/ ATLAS : EMPIRE
The Rock Metal Podcast – E259: ATLAS : EMPIRE
http://www.therockmetalpodcast.ca/2019/01/e259-atlas-empire.html
0 Cover of A Perfect Circle’s ‘3 Libras’ By Nova Scotia’s Atmospheric Prog MARC DURKEE
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Montreal, QC – January 9, 2019
For fans of Katatonia, Anathema, Porcupine Tree, Cloudkicker
Nova Scotia’s Atmospheric Prog MARC DURKEE Posts Acoustic Cover of A Perfect Circle’s ‘3 Libras’
New Album “Remain In Stasis” Out January 2019
New Music Video Offers “A Way To Escape”
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia’s solo atmospheric prog artist Marc Durkee is a big fan of American supergroup A Perfect Circle. Covering their songs over the years, he’s has posted his latest acoustic rendition of ‘3 Librs’, which can be viewed on his youtube channel where other past covers from personal favourites can be watched.
Marc Durkee – ‘3 Libra’ (A Perfect Circle) – https://youtu.be/YEQasV0ipp8
Inspired by Katatonia, Tesseract, Anathema, Devin Townsend, Coheed & Cambria, Marc Durkee’s music can be described as “a blend of progressive, metal/rock, doom metal, post-hardcore, and post-rock.”
Durkee’s new album ‘Remain In Stasis’ will be out on out January 18th, 2019 and is loaded with deep meaning to this courageous and talented solo artist, as he explains.
“The first meaning of this release is personal. I’ve been stuck in a state of depersonalization for almost five years now. For me, it’s been a chronic symptom of dealing with years of depression and stress, and it’s unrelenting. When it’s at its worst, it removes mostly all motivation and enjoyment from my life. While that is unfortunate, it does serve as a major source of inspiration for song-writing…The second meaning is more political and universal. I feel that humanity is at a unique point in our history, with technology and social media allowing us to communicate and express ourselves in ways that were previously unimaginable. And yet, nobody really DOES communicate. It seems as though it’s mostly used as a platform to bicker over political ideals and agendas and create discourse, or for anyone to use as their own personal performance venue. Everyone wants to be seen and heard, even those who really don’t deserve to be.”
Marc Durkee is one artist who really does deserve to be heard, and when ‘Remain In Stasis’ is released, all the world will hear him.
Album pre-order available on Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon
Digital download and stream of single ‘A Way To Escape’ available on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes.
Music Video – ‘A Way To Escape’ – https://youtu.be/-g0vWXpaD6E
Guitar Video – ‘The Dark Dimension’ – https://youtu.be/QB0hJjpbBXo
Track Listing:
1. The Dark Dimension (5:05)
2. A Way To Escape (5.22)
3. Mimesis (3:55)
4. A Great Disdain (3:58)
5. Redesign (In Stride) (4:45)
6. The Mind Flayer (4:36)
7. A Number Of Years (4:02)
8. Not Without Sin (1:51)
9. Meteor (4:56)
10. Stasis (5:03)
Album Length: 43:37
Album Credits:
– All songs performed, written, produced, and mixed by Marc Durkee.
– Mastered by Matthew Hemeon.
Discography:
2018: Remain In Stasis (LP)
2017: Traveller (LP)
2014: Singular (EP)
2013: Gatherings (EP)
http://www.facebook.com/marcdurkeeofficial
http://www.instagram.com/darcmurkee
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-ck7
(NR & Bio written by Steve Earles)
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