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0 EPK – Harnessing The Universe
Harnessing The Universe – Self-Titled (2015)
For fans of Tool, Mastodon, Truckfighters, Kyuss
Release Date: August 15, 2015
Label: Self-Release
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Sales Links: iTunes | Amazon | HTU Online Store
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“If you’ve ever wondered what Pink Floyd would sound like if they were influenced by Tool and Mastodon, this is your answer”- It Djents
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Release Date: August 15, 2015
Label: Self-Release
Album Title: Harnessing The Universe
Track Listing:
1. Spirit Guides (7:11)
2. Open Air (8:12)
3. More Than Gold (7:24)
4. Beyond The Bright (5:45)
5. Magic Forest (6:20)
6. Catas (2:12)
7. Ever Elusive (5:58)
8. Harnessing The Universe (7:50)
9. Moons Gone Down (5:49)
10. Orb (8:28)
Album Length: 1:05:15
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Harnessing the Universe All songs written by: Harnessing the Universe
• Produced by: Terry Paholek (http://thephysicslab.net), Harnessing the Universe
• Mixed by: Terry Paholek (http://thephysicslab.net)
• Mastered by: Terry Paholek (http://thephysicslab.net)
• Album Artwork by: Joerg Steinek (http://content.joerg-steineck.com)
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Album Band Line Up:
Pat Koch (guitar, vocal)
Travis Weibel (drums, vocal)
Trent Bloch Hansen (guitar, keys)
Deric Sheppard (percussion)
Terry Paholek (Bass)
Live Band Line Up:
Pat Koch (guitar, vocal)
Travis Weibel (drums, vocal)
Trent Bloch Hansen (guitar, keys)
Deric Sheppard (percussion)
Trent Paterson (Bass)
Discography:
2015 – Self Titled (LP)
The Cambridge English Dictionary describes the universe as ‘the whole system of created things.’ Well… Saskatchewan’s HARNESSING THE UNIVERSE are a band more than capable of living up to the infinite possibilities of their name, harnessing the power of the universe to create music of great spirit and originality. As the great Stephen Hawking memorably said, “Always look up at the stars not down at your feet!”
Inspired by Black Mountain, Stoned Jesus and Brant Bjork, the band’s sound is best described as “powerful, interesting, serious, spacious and epic!”.
Their upcoming album ‘In The After’ shows great progression from their 2015 self-titled debut.
“We are trying to bring the listener on a ride with us…Longer song lengths allow for peaks and valleys in the soundscape and the change in feel from upbeat to chill and back again in the course of the same track…We want to take the listener on a musical journey of epic highs and lows. It’s not party music! It’s something you put on when you’re thinking about life and you need a soundtrack to back up your thoughts.” says drummer Travis Weibel.
The band are psyched for fans to hear their new music.
“For true fans who can sink their teeth into it, they should really enjoy it. Lots to take in! The music will hit you in big waves if you are patient and hang on for the ride!”
In fact, HARNESSING THE UNIVERSE have created their own genre of music.
“We’ve evolved into better players. That’s caused our music to grow into larger than life songs… Meditation Music For Metalheads!”
Live is the natural environment of a proud jam band.
“You can expect the whole spectrum of sound. Expect five passionate artists who have spent their life honing their craft…for you! From ambient noise to a wall of sound that will blow you away!”
HARNESSING THE UNIVERSE’s debut album is available on iTunes, Amazon and the HTU Online Store.
Album Band Line Up:
Pat Koch (guitar, vocal)
Travis Weibel (drums, vocal)
Trent Bloch Hansen (guitar, keys)
Deric Sheppard (percussion)
Terry Paholek (Bass)
Live Band Line Up:
Pat Koch (guitar, vocal)
Travis Weibel (drums, vocal)
Trent Bloch Hansen (guitar, keys)
Deric Sheppard (percussion)
Trent Paterson (Bass)
(Bio written by Steve Earles)
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0 PUREST OF PAIN Guitarist Merel Bechtold Unleashes The Shred via GearGods Playthrough “Vessels”; New Album “Solipsis” Out Now!
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – March 23, 2018
For fans of At The Gates, Arch Enemy, Children of Bodom, Soilwork, Suicide Silence
PUREST OF PAIN Guitarist Merel Bechtold Unleashes The Shred via GearGods Playthrough “Vessels”
New Album “Solipsis” Out Now!
L-R – Frank van Leeuwen – Bass, J.D. Kaye - Vocals, Merel Bechtold – Guitars, Michael van Eck – Guitars, Joey de Boer – Drums
PUREST OF PAIN guitarist Merel Bechtold has teamed up with GearGods for her new guitar playthrough for “Vessels”, one of many tracks on the Dutch melodic death metal band’s recently released debut album “Solipsis”.
Check out the shredding at the following link: http://geargods.net/playthrough/purest-of-pain-brings-the-pain-in-vessels-guitar-playthrough/
Plus watch their music video for “Vessels” at https://youtu.be/z7KlBwjSLBM
“Solipsis” was unleashed on March 1st to follow their 2013 single “Momentum” and 2011 EP “Revelations In Obscurity”. Combining Scandinavian metal influences with groove, ambiance, tone and melody, PUREST OF PAIN is a force to be reckoned with. The band features lead guitarist and main songwriter Merel Bechtold (DELAIN, MaYaN and The Gentle Storm, Anneke van Giersbergen) with bassist Frank van Leeuwen, vocalist J.D. Kaye, guitarist Michael van Eckis along with DELAIN drummer Joey de Boer recently joining their ranks.
“Solipsis” has been seven years in the making for the band, from the writing process up to the final mastering to launching a successful online crowd funding campaign on Indiegogo that raised over 18,000 Euros (thank you video here). In addition, over the years PUREST OF PAIN increased their recording funds through live performances, opening for such bands as Opeth, Textures, Suicide Silence, Unearth and Attack Attack! plus an unforgettable slot at Wacken in 2014.
“Solipsis” is 14 tracks of brutality blended with groove and emotion produced by Merel Bechtold with recording done at Mantis Audio Studio (Delain) and mastering by Jens Jorgen (Opeth, Arch Enemy, Soilwork).
Guitarist Merel Bechtold comments:
“‘Solipsis’ is a guitar oriented record, is has been recorded as organic as possible: partly at home, partly at Mantis Audio Studio. The song ‘E.M.D.R.’ is written by fellow guitarist Michael van Eck. All the other songs were summoned by myself. The lyrics are written by vocalist J.D. Kaye. And even though the music is at times technical and challenging, it’s undeniably driven by relentless groove, enhanced by hugely melodic passages, wonderful tone and moments of ambient clarity.”
“Solipsis” is now available on CD, Vinyl plus digital release on Big Cartel here, iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Spotify, Deezer.
The CD and Vinyl versions have slightly altered artwork. Merel Bechtold was responsible for its concept and bass player Frank van Leeuwen designed and finalized the covers.
Videos:
Terra Nil – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJFzvvYOdM8
The Solipsist – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8L8ZplJBGc
Guitar Playthrough – The Solipsist – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJrnihMij0s
Track Listing:
1. The Pragmatic (1:19)
2. Truth–seeker (2:09)
3. Vessels (2:59)
4. Crown of Worms (3:42)
5. Momentum (5:05)
6. The Sleep of Reason (1:33)
7. Tidebreaker (4:16)
8. Trial & Error (4:49)
9. Terra Nil (6:05)
10. Noctambulist (3:38)
11. E.M.D.R. (4:21)
12. Phantom Limb (4:09)
13. The Solipsist (3:52)
14. The End (2:25)
Album Length: 50:21
Band Members:
J.D. Kaye - Vocals
Merel Bechtold – Guitars
Michael van Eck – Guitars
Frank van Leeuwen – Bass
Joey de Boer – Drums
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“There are few surprises here on Solipsis, it’s solid & enjoyable melodic metal that provides memorable enough heavy riffs, nasty throat-scratching vocals & a melodic tone that is ear-pleasing.” – Games, Braaains & A Head-Banging Life
“Apart from the album as a whole, “The Solipsist” is indeed a guitar-oriented song, but one that definitely drives with relentless groove, moving in and out of passages anchored by pneumatic, jackhammering riffs and pummeling drum rhythms. This turbocharged track is further enhanced by bouts of jabbing chords and rumbling drum fills, and by J.D. Kaye’s bestial growls and nerve-abrading shrieks. But the song is also home to catchy hooks and swirling melody. It’s guaranteed to get your blood rushing.” – No Clean Singing
“Wisely focusing on groove and melody above all, Solipsis captivates the listener with a more unique vibe than one might initially expect. It’s distinctly heavy, but the enticing guitarwork broadens the album’s appeal to a wider net than the usual death metal crowd, and is sure to burrow its way into your ears more with each listen. Purest of Pain has crafted an all-around pleasing debut that oozes an even greater potential moving forward.” – Dead Rhetoric
“The crispness of the drumming with the clear sound of the bass and the technicality of the guitars make for an impressive sound that is topped off by impressive abrasive vocals” – Rock n’ Load Mag
“This is an a 14 track album full of nonstop heavy metal with clean and unclean vocals. The guitar work is absolutely outstanding. This album is a must for any fan of European metal, in fact it is a must for all metal fans.” – Baby Dolls And Razor Blades
“a great ride and a great album to listen to. I highly recommend picking this album up and giving it a listen. I think you will be pleasantly surprised and find you have purchased one hell of a good album.” Cascadia Fusion Music News
“Deeply impressed by this band.” – Rock Portaal
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0 Brutal Tech Death Metal WIDOW’S PEAK Reveal “CBT”, A Video About Torturing The Male…; Debut EP “Graceless” Due Out April 27th
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – March 23, 2018
For fans of Aborted, Dying Fetus, Necrophagist, Cattle Decapitation, Cannibal Corpse
Brutal Tech Death Metal WIDOW’S PEAK Reveal “CBT”, A Video About Torturing The Male…
Debut EP “Graceless” Due Out April 27th
(L-R) Patricio Cereceda-Paulsen – Drums, Chris McCrimmon – Lead Guitar, Matt Yeomans – Vocals, Scott Cressman – Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Mike Jones – Bass, Vocals
(Photo Credit: Hazzard @Hazzardous Material)
While many metal bands find inspiration from supernatural sources, myths, and legends, WIDOW’S PEAK find influence from true life horror, from the depths of cruelty, terror and pain that man(un)kind so readily descends to.
WIDOW’S PEAK is an aural catalogue of carnage, a metallic mausoleum of pain, a sonic symphony of suffering. Their music does not reach for the stars, but rather for the cold void that surrounds them, the darkness that lives in the soul of man.
Make no mistake; WIDOW’S PEAK’s ferocity is the music of the spears, metal dripping with blood, bile and venom!
Formed in April of 2016, in Calgary AB, WIDOW’S PEAK have toured hard, their line-up has gelled, and are now on the cusp of releasing their debut six-track EP “Graceless”.
Inspired by Meshuggah, Black Dahlia Murder, Pathology, Beyond Creation, and Cannibal Corpse, WIDOW’S PEAK are premiering their second single and video “CBT” via Slam Worldwide at the following link: https://youtu.be/htx_ftqKnow
The band comments:
“CBT (which stands for Cock and Ball Torture) is about as gruesome as it gets, lyrically. It revolves around the fetish some men have for genital mutilation and the people who indulge them in it. The writing process for the song involved intensive research (including graphic videos) about not only the fetish, but the anatomy of the male genitals and various methods of genital mutilation. The lyrics aim to instill the disgust one might experience if they, too, watched someone cut out their own testicles on camera.”
“Graceless” is due out April 27, 2018 with pre-order available on the Bandcamp here.
First single “Mother Misery” – https://youtu.be/iQytg3Wy_FM
The band adds:
“We think fans will react to “Graceless” with a combination of shock, disgust, and adrenaline-pumping groove. Each song is very different from one another, and the EP is well rounded enough that fans of any type of extreme metal will find something they like. While the music is technical and the lyrics obscene, there is an underlying groove throughout that ensures the head-banging musicality is never lost.”
Show Dates:
April 27 – Calgary, AB – Distortion (CD Release) – info
Track Listing:
1. Debt Collector (3:47)
2. CBT (3:47)
3. Overseer (2:02)
4. Headless (2:58)
5. Mother Misery (3:34)
6. Graceless (3:25)
EP Length: 19:35
WIDOW’S PEAK is:
Patricio Cereceda-Paulsen – Drums
Chris McCrimmon – Lead Guitar
Matt Yeomans – Vocals
Scott Cressman – Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Mike Jones – Bass, Vocals
For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/widowspeakdm/
https://twitter.com/widowspeakdm
https://www.instagram.com/Widowspeakdm/
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bre
(Bio written by Steve Earles)
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“Lyrically vile and discomforting, they focus on the strangely perverse and dark aspects of the human condition and real life events” – Ursound
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