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0 Out Now! Canadian Alt-Metal Rock KILL NO ALBATROSS New EP “Speak True Evil” + Premiere Music Video “Sky On Fire” via New Noise Mag + Ontario Tour Dates
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – July 13, 2018
For fans of Alter Bridge, Breaking Benjamin, Fightstar, Stone Sour, Thrice, Big Wreck, Three Days Grace
Out Now! Canadian Alt-Metal Rock KILL NO ALBATROSS New EP “Speak True Evil”
Premiere Music Video “Sky On Fire” via New Noise Mag
Ontario Tour Dates
L-R: Kill No Albatross Current Line Up | Josh Pinkney (Guitar) | Glenn Scott (Bass) | Kyle Collins (Vocals) | Alex Crosty (Guitar) | Alexander Sallas (Drums) – Photo Credit – G3 Design Photography
For wildly energetic Burlington, ON based KILL NO ALBATROSS, intertwining the accessibility of rock, the technicality of prog, and the energy of hardcore is the name of the game. Through intelligent songwriting, creative guitar work, and emotional intensity, they meld dynamic, bold, bewitching sounds to create no holds barred rock.
Unleashing their new EP “Speak True Evil” on July 13th, the band have a new music video for fans for their track “Sky On Fire”, which can be watched via New Noise Magazine at the following link: https://newnoisemagazine.com/kill-albatross-sky-fire-video/
The band comments:
“”Sky On Fire” switches gears from the previous track on the EP “Apex Predator”, beginning with acoustic guitars, melodious vocal lines, and soft instrumentation. The latter half of the “Sky On Fire” turns up the energy as the guitars are distorted, the vocals rise in volume, and a dramatic, wrenching climax is reached. The song also features a string section during its closing chorus. The drum skins were covered with paper during recording to achieve a ‘muted’ sound, appropriate for the song’s melancholic vibe.”
The band adds:
“Speak True Evil is a showcase for Kill No Albatross’ dynamic, technically proficient, intellectual approach to rock music. These four songs cover musical ground that ranges from furious to sweet, hopeful to agonized. The powerful vocals of Kyle Collins pair with the tight, impassioned instrumentation to create a unique sound that is as meticulous as it is robust. Going more in depth on the release, it plays off the title of Wayne Shorter’s 1966 jazz record “Speak No Evil”; “Speak True Evil” asserts the legitimacy of free speech as asserted by thinkers like Mill, Paine, Luxemburg, and Hitchens. As Mill writes, ‘If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.’ After all, it is as much the right of the listener to hear as it is the speaker to talk – enforced silence imprisons man in the cage of his own perspective. The title, then, encourages listeners to speak true evil.”
EP download and stream available on Bandcamp, iTunes, and Spotify.
Music Video – Apex Predator – https://youtu.be/2KgvrJkcqUc
KILL NO ALBATROSS will also be hitting the road across Ontario and Quebec for the month of July, which includes kicking off their dates with a performance at Vans Warped Tour in Toronto on July 17th.
Tour Dates:
July 17 – Vans Warped Tour – Toronto, ON (Full Sail Stage) – info
July 18 – Doors Pub – Hamilton, ON – info
July 20 – Mavericks – Ottawa, ON – info
July 21 – Crobar – Montreal, QC – info
July 22 – Atria – Oshawa, ON – info
July 26 – Detour Music Hall – St. Catharines, ON – info
July 27 – Silence – Guelph, ON – info
July 28 – Spot One – Brampton, ON – info
July 29 – The Back Stage – Windsor, ON – info
August 4 – Drums N Flats – Ajax, ON – info
Track Listing:
1. Seven Tools (3:51)
2. Apex Predator (3:18)
3. Sky On Fire (4:09)
4. Void (4:05)
EP Length: 15:25
EP Band Line Up:
Kyle Collins – Vocals
Alexander Sallas – Drums, Piano, Auxiliary Percussion
Josh Pinkney – Guitar, Knives
Alex Crosty – Guitar
Liam Kilawee – Bass
Live Band Line Up:
Kyle Collins – Vocals
Alexander Sallas – Drums
Josh Pinkney – Guitar, Backup Vocals
Alex Crosty – Guitar, Backup Vocals
Glenn Scott – Bass
For more info:
https://killnoalbatross.com
http://www.facebook.com/killnoalbatross
http://twitter.com/killnoalbatross
http://instagram.com/killnoalbatrossband
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-c2u
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“Kill No Albatross combines many styles of rock and metal to create something fairly unique, as elements of everyone from Big Wreck and Alter Bridge pop in, but so do Deftones and even Fightstar. If this new track (Apex Predator) is any indication, it appears Kill No Albatross are branching out in unique directions once again. ” – New Fury Media
“Speak True Evil will leave the listener satiated with its blend of genres and expertly crafted flow… Speak True Evil is a sign that rock’s not dead, it’s just gotten more diverse.” – Monkey Goose Magazine
“‘Speak True Evil’, the new E.P from Canadian alt-rockers Kill No Albatross, is a snapshot of a band on the rise. Mixing elements of prog, rock and alternative metal music, the E.P. is a perfect entry point for listeners looking for a fresh take on the genre.” – Happy Metal Geek
“Where their debut could be described as ‘Alter Bridge’ meets ‘Arcane Roots’; ‘Speak True Evil’ brings in additional elements of ‘AFI’ and ‘Rise Against’ as the post-hardcore influences are brought significantly further into the foreground. Opening track ‘Seven Tools’ sets the tone for what is to come with a much heavier track than we have heard in their earlier output that packs a serious punch with groggy riffs, gang vocal chants and a breakdown that hits you like a jackhammer; but this is just a teaser to ease you in before ‘Apex Predator’ kicks in for what is undeniably the heaviest song that this band have ever recorded. ” – Spirit Level Magazine
“The Sky Is On Fire’ is quite ethereal in the instrumentation, with acoustic and electric guitar parts complementing each other well. It is more of a ballad than the first two tracks, but at the breakdown there is definitely an Alter Bridge feel to the guitar playing, and I really like the track. The vocals of Kyle Collins are quite emotive, and he has a good range (although not that of Myles Kennedy). ” – Uber Rock
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0 Genghis Khan Inspired Folk Metal MONGOL Posts New Lyric Video “Prophecy Of The Blind”; New Album “The Return” Out October 2018 via Sliptrick Records
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – July 13, 2018
For fans of Ensiferum, Whispered, Svartsot
Genghis Khan Inspired Folk Metal MONGOL Posts New Lyric Video “Prophecy Of The Blind”
New Album “The Return” Out October 2018 via Sliptrick Records
It’s a tribute to the diversity and creativity of the metal genre that a band can still come up with a totally new inspiration for their music. Such a band is MONGOL!
Hailing from Edmonton, Alberta, MONGOL’s folk metal is inspired by the ancient Mongolian Empire, which was the largest land empire in history, at various times it included China, Korea, Mongolia, Persia (now Iran), Turkestan, and Armenia. It also included parts of Burma, Vietnam, Thailand, and Russia. This Empire increased contacts between people; and enabled the introduction of such innovations as paper, the compass and gunpowder. It is no exaggeration to say the Mongolian Empire helped shape the modern world.
Now, MONGOL stand poised to unleash their latest album ‘The Return’, inspired by an ancient Mongolian prophecy of the return of Genghis Khan, Lord of All the People Dwelling in Felt Tents, from his grave. In the album, on seeing the sorry state of the world today, Genghis seeks to remake it as the New World Khanate.
Inspired by Kalmah, Wolfchant, Falconer, Dimmu Borgir, lead guitarist Luke Barry (Zev) describes MONGOL’s sound as “melodic, eclectic, diverse, genre-defying, epic!”
As he explains. “We derived the band name, Mongol, from the fierce warriors of the Mongolian Steppe. To draw inspiration we have watched Mongolian films and read their oldest text “The Secret History of the Mongols” and other source material. In addition to this we have traveled to Mongolia and spent some time there, which was a great wellspring of inspiration.”
Live, MONGOL resembles the warriors that inspired them, “bringing a unique energy to the stage that showcases our vast spanning sound perfectly. When the crowd isn’t banging their heads to one of our heavier songs, they are dancing joyously or clinking their beers with brethren in the mosh pit, singing along to catchy melodic choruses!”
“The Return” is due out via Sliptrick Records on October 5th, 2018.
Album pre-order – https://slptr.com/monpre
Lyric Video – Prophecy of The Blind – https://youtu.be/_jF8B_FpBA4
Track Listing:
1. Prophecy of The Blind (2:46)
2. The Return (4:38)
3. Sacrificial Rites (1:05)
4. Takhil (3:20)
5. Amongst The Dead (7:10)
6. To The Wind (5:59)
7. Dschingis Khan (3:07)
8. The Mountain Weeps (6:04)
9. River Child (5:25)
10. Warband (7:32)
Album Length: 47:11
For more info:
https://sliptrickrecords.com/mongol-band
https://www.facebook.com/MongolCanada
https://twitter.com/mongolcanada
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“The unrelenting squad Mongol has been doing a sensational job paying tribute to the Mongolian Empire through their well-crafted music.” – The Headbanging Moose
“Another epic release from the Mongol Horde” – Folkmetal.nl
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0 LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Offer Free Track Download “Death Dealer” + New Album “Shadows From The Past” Out Aug 24th
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – July 10, 2018
For fans of Dream Evil, Unleash the Archers, Iron Maiden, Dio
LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Offer Free Track Download “Death Dealer”
New Album “Shadows From The Past” Out Aug 24th
Performing At Mad With Power Fest Aug 25th (Madison, WI)
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
A true spectacle to be witnessed, LORDS OF THE TRIDENT is a daring adventure metal quintet that has been delighting their audiences and fans all over the world for ten years. To continue on their epic quest of bringing spectacular and entertaining metal to global fans these power metal warriors will be unleashing their 7th album “Shadows From The Past” on August 24th. In celebration of this new beast from their discography, LORDS OF THE TRIDENT are offering fans a FREE track download of their first single “Death Dealer”, a song influenced by the game Diablo and lyrics written based on the storyline of Diablo 1 and 2.
The song can be downloaded at the following link: http://bit.ly/LordsSingle2018
along with it streaming on these platforms:
Bandcamp: https://lordsofthetrident.bandcamp.com/album/shadows-from-the-past
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lordsofthetrident/death-dealer/s-n6GIe
Youtube: https://youtu.be/TnnrMQe43Hg
Vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein comments on the album:
“This album is our most ambitious musical work to date, and the first album with our new members Baron Helleshaar and Master Herc. Fans who have been with us for a while will notice that our new songs are a bit more complex, and our songwriting continues to mature. The new songs are definitely still Lords songs, but explore some new musical themes. I believe the new album will be our strongest offering yet, and contain some songs that are sure to be fan favorites going forward.”
“Shadows From The Past” was supported by a kickstarter campaign that went live on June 1st and ending on June 29th. During that month, the band’s fans helped them surpass their goals to raise over $11,000 for the release. The band offered multiple packages and rewards that included merch, lessons from band members, festival tickets, private concerts and a copy of the video game Coffee Crisis that the band has partnered with to feature one of their songs for one of the levels along with band members as NPCs (non-playable characters).
North America Release Track Listing:
1.Death Dealer
2. Zero Hour
3. Tormentor
4. Burn it Down (With Fire) Feat. Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers)
5. Figaro
6. The Party Has Arrived
7. Brothers of Cain
8. Reaper’s Hourglass
9. Chasing Shadows
10. The Nameless Tomb
11. The Gatekeeper
The Japan special edition release will have two additional tracks:
12. Cross The Line
13. Desolation (Haze of the Battlefield Pt. 2)
And Patreon backers will receive an extra exclusive track entitled “Fire and Sand”.
Show Dates:
Aug 25 – Madison, WI – The Annex – (CD Release Show @ Mad With Power Fest)
Sept 16 – Madison, WI – The Annex – info – w/ Cloven Hoof, Vicious Rumors, Vanlade
Oct 20 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s – info – Hallow Massacre w/ Green Death, Index Case, Druids, Traffic Death
For more info:
http://www.lordsofthetrident.com
http://www.facebook.com/LordsOfTheTrident
http://www.twitter.com/LordsOfTrident
http://instagram.com/lordsofthetrident
BIO:
Since climbing out of a volcano in 2008, shrouded in metal and ash, Lords of the Trident have gone to battle on many stages across the USA, playing and headlining a plethora of festivals and have an admirable arsenal of recordings in their inventory. The Lords of The Trident have released three full albums: “Death or Sandwich” (2009), “Chains on Fire” (2011), “Frostburn” (2015) , three EPs: “Plan of Attack” (2013), “A Very Lords of the Trident Christmas” (2014), “Re:Quests” (2015), and two live DVDs, along with numerous compilation singles.
Their live shows include medieval costumes, pyrotechnics, confetti cannons, guitars set ablaze, and of course, excellent technical musicianship that challenges the standard for how live music should be experienced. Citing influences such as Iron Maiden, Scar Symmetry and Judas Priest, and embracing lyrical themes inspired by great battles, conquests, dragon-fighting, virtual reality, and out-of-control robots Lords of the Trident dish out face-melting power that is enjoyed by fans of all races and classes.
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“Clearly influenced by power metal in the vein of Helloween, Hammerfall, and countless others that could be named here, LOTT are clearly in their element performing power metal and killing it. Fang, aka Ty Christian, has a quality to his voice that reminds me so much of Niklas Isfeldt, formerly of Dream Evil. But when he has to, he can get up there and really wail away with all the confidence in the world. Guitarists Asian Metal and Killius Maximus have got the power metal chops down perfectly. With the twin melodies they create and then the speed, it’s clear these guys can play the instruments with more than an amateur proficiency. 4/5” – Greg Watson, Maximum Metal (January 15th, 2017)
“Fans of power metal should definitely checkout Frostburn. The record is very energetic as well as very well made. Lords of the Trident as a band have a lot of character, talent and seeing what they do after this could be quite interesting. 8/10” – Steven Lornie, Demonzone (October 13th, 2015)
“Track to track, the Lords of the Trident’s Frostburn is nothing short of a power metal masterpiece that everyone who enjoys this type of music needs to hear. That being said, the album lives up to the band’s claim of being “the most metal band on earth” and given time, they just might rival the long reigning kings of metal themselves. Look out Manowar, the Lords of the Trident are coming for your crown. 10/10” – Brett Kihlmire, Metal At the Gates (July 12th, 2015)
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