Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay Love! \m/\m/
#4 BornBroken – !earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2024-10-22
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CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Loud
#1 BornBroken, #6 Sandveiss
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-10-22
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CJSR FM 88.5 – Edmonton – Loud
#8 Art of Attrition, #10 Atomis
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-10-22
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Local 107.3fm – Saint John – Top 30
#19 Striker, #21 Sandveiss
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cfmh.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-10-22
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CIVL Radio 101.7 FM – Abbotsford – Top 30
#12 Infrared
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-10-22
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0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay Love! \m/\m/ #4 BornBroken – !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Loud #1 BornBroken, #6 Sandveiss | CJSR FM 88.5 – Edmonton – Loud #8 Art of Attrition, #10 Atomis | Local 107.3fm – Saint John – Top 30 #19 Striker, #21 Sandveiss | CIVL Radio 101.7 FM – Abbotsford – Top 30 #12 Infrared
0 TZIMANI’s New Single “I Feel Fine” Is A Fan Anthem To Van Halen! New Album Out Nov 2024 via Glory or Death Records (Vinyl) & Noize Cartel (Digital)
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Montreal, QC – October 25, 2024
TZIMANI’s New Single “I Feel Fine” Is A Fan Anthem To Van Halen! New Album Out November 2024
New Album “I Feel Fine” Out Nov 15th via Glory or Death Records (Vinyl) & Noize Cartel (Digital)
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L-R – Eddie Vazquez – Guitars, Bass, Synthesizers, Vox – Seb Vazquez – Drums,
Photo Credit: Chris Mcfly
Breaking out with their self-titled debut EP in 2018, San Diego, USA’s Eddie and Seb Vazquez brother duo that makes Tzimani are excited to announce their first full-length album entitled “I Feel Fine” set for release this coming November 15th on Glory or Death Records (Vinyl) and Noize Cartel (Digital).
Today, the band is sharing the album’s title track as the next single to follow previously previewed tracks “Haunting” and “We Stand And Fight”.
Drummer Sebastien Vazquez comments:
“The single “I Feel Fine” is Van Halen meets heavy metal all the way, baby. Go put on some 5150 and listen to that rattle and roll that was captured by the band during that point in their tenure. We tried to go with a bit of VH worship but also close out the record with a resounding finish to put the record to a close. Most of the songs in a lot of ways capture some form of inner struggle and this one certainly has the anthemic chorus where we proclaim “I Feel Fine.” The song is about the banality of everyday life. Think about the problems that most people have to go through and the fact that most have to hide their true feelings. The song has blistering double bass. Massive hooks and a solo break to tie it all together.”
Listen to the single “I Feel Fine” at the following links:
YouTube – https://youtu.be/xll4IuaBIP0
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3NJnBTK
Picking up right where the 2018 EP dropped off, Tzimani‘s album “I Feel Fine” features the same elements of catchy hooks, clean rhythms, and dynamic vocal lines. However, there are bits of deviation when it comes to injecting new elements. Fans will hear an added synthesizer for some of the tracks, an exploration into AOR rock, and some expressions of today’s modern music scene for this collection of eight songs of their finest hour adds.
“You know those albums that you listen to over and over again and you just know when the first song hits your sense of familiarity, nostalgia, warmth, and comfort? That is what we are trying to encapsulate. The album is straightforward heavy metal mixed with modern elements with a dash of AOR and we feel it is the best representation to show everyone what we are capable of. We are also trying to represent the future of the band and give everyone an entry into some of the larger questions that we struggle with and how we choose to represent that with our songwriting. We are not the type of band that is capable of singing about stories, dragons, and swords, but we excel at writing tunes that people can genuinely relate to and connect with.” adds Sebastien Vazquez
Rebuilding the momentum that was lost during the pandemic years, Tzimani is hitting the ground with a renewed vigor and sense of excitement to bring their music and live performance to places to those familiar with them and beyond and recapture the support of all the fans they left hanging over the last five years to let them know that they are back full force.
The fearless gruesome twosome of Tzimani is recommended for fans of Van Halen, Haunt, Striker, Traveler, Skull Fist, and Cauldron.
Due out on November 15th, 2024, Tzimani‘s new album “I Feel Fine” is available for pre-order on Vinyl and digitally at the following links:
Digital – http://tzimani.bandcamp.com/
Vinyl – https://www.gloryordeathrecords.com/shop/p/tzmani-i-feel-fine-pre-order-
Previous singles:
– “We Stand and Fight” – https://youtu.be/8yneRSyOlHY
– “Haunting” – https://youtu.be/0NB9XxLAABs
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Track Listing:
1. We Stand and Fight (4:30)
2. Breaker (3:28)
3. Hold On (4:31)
4. Haunting (3:59)
5. Endless Road (5:24)
6. Bleeding Life (3:29)
7. Empty (3:27)
8. I Feel Fine (4:56)
Album Length: 33:45
More info: https://www.facebook.com/tzimaniofficial | https://www.instagram.com/tzimani_official
About: Formed in 2017, Tzimani hit the ground running with their debut demo and a relentless West Coast and Southwest tour, winning over fans with electrifying performances in cities like Portland, Seattle, and Texas. Their 2018 self-titled EP, released via Noize Cartel Records, became a launching pad that propelled them into the national spotlight. With over 100 shows across North America and standout appearances at major festivals, the band quickly built a reputation as a live act not to be missed.
Drawing from legendary influences like Iron Maiden, Van Halen, and Mötley Crüe, Tzimani’s music is a bold fusion of melodic AOR and the raw power of old-school heavy metal. With twin-guitar leads, soaring solos, and thunderous drumming, their sound is equal parts grit and glory. Eddie’s vocals, reminiscent of Dio, along with his fierce guitar work, channel the spirit of classic rock while still pushing forward into new sonic territory.
After their 2020 expanded re-release of the EP, Tzimani faced an unexpected pause as the world shut down. But through the stillness, the brothers’ creativity simmered, building anticipation for their next big move. Now, with their first full-length “I Feel Fine” (Out Nov 2024), they’re stepping into uncharted territory by incorporating synthesizers to deepen their sound, adding a dynamic, atmospheric layer that brings new emotion and energy to their music.
Tzimani’s partnership with Glory or Death Records marks the beginning of a fresh journey. With their signature blend of melody and muscle, the band is primed to reach a broader audience and reignite their momentum on stages across the country. The stage is set, the wheels are turning again, and Tzimani is ready to reclaim their place as a force in the rock and metal scene.
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“Typically, when promo proclaims that a band represents a “bold new take” on a traditional, well-trod style, you can expect the same: yet another forgettable “revitalization” of a sound and aesthetic that has been done to death, reanimated, and then slaughtered by copycats once more. In the case of Tzimani, the status quo is effectively put in its place.” – Sleeping Village
“Electrifying pace sets ‘We Are The Ones’ on fire, hurtling along at full velocity, displaying all the hallmarks associated with the “foot on the monitor” style of traditional heavy metal. Hitting hard like an out of control wrecking ball” – Frenzy Fire / Metal Gods TV
” refreshing heavy rock 8/10″ – SoundMagnet (German)
” This two piece hailing from San Diego shredded their way through their set. Straight up heavy metal brothers rocking their way across North America. Eddie can really play the guitar. Each song they played were full of mean riffs and ripping solos.” – Metal As Medicine (Live Review – 2019 – Kelowna, BC)
” They surprised us all when vocalist/guitarist Eddie Vazquez announced that they were the only other band on the bill. It was their best time to shine. Kudos to you Vazquez brothers!… Tzimani set up shop, and made that stage their biatch! Soon enough they began playing songs that were not included in their demo such as “Overdrive,” and dished out their hits “Final Hour” and “Get Me Out Of Here” which are available on their demo. These bros emitted a tremendous confidence and were still glowing from their recent inaugural American tour.” – Ugh Metal (Live Review – 2017 – San Diego, CA)
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0 Rockshots Records – Out Now! LAY OF THE AUTUMN New Album “Of Love And Sorrow”
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Montreal, QC – October 25, 2024
Out Now! LAY OF THE AUTUMN New Album “Of Love And Sorrow”
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Lay Of The Autumn’s debut album “Of Love And Sorrow” is now available from Rockshots Records as of October 25th, 2024.
This symphonic power metal masterpiece takes you on an emotional journey through epic melodies and melancholic atmospheres. From heartfelt ballads to energetic, fast-paced tracks, this album will surely captivate fans of the genre.
The album is available as a Digipak CD / Digital Release.
Digital Album – https://lnk.to/jR59oz
CD – https://shop.rockshots.eu/en/home/6958-lay-of-the-autumn-of-love-and-sorrow.html
Videos:
“After All This Time? Always” – https://youtu.be/Ho0alCHlMCA
“Flowing Tears” – https://youtu.be/BrLCqPsIhu0
“Si Sta Come D’Autunno Sugli Alberi Le Foglie” – https://youtu.be/JCytrnam5Lc
“Lost In Your Eyes” – https://youtu.be/wl4Ram9KpdY
Lay Of The Autumn is a new Symphonic Power Metal band led by Davide Scuteri (Ravenword, Choirs Of Veritas) featuring Iryna Boyarkina (ERIA, Mysterya), Michele Olmi (Chronosfear, Embrace Of Souls), Cesare Ferrari and Davide Lovecchio. Their debut album, featuring 10 emotionally charged tracks, merges the intensity of Power Metal with the grandeur of Symphonic Metal creating a deeply evocative listening experience.
Each track on the album has been meticulously crafted to deliver an epic and melodic experience reminiscent of the golden era of bands like Sonata Arctica, Stratovarius, and Nightwish. With influences spanning Power Metal, Symphonic Metal, Melodic Death Metal, and cinematic Soundtracks, the album offers a rich and diverse sonic landscape, highlighted by fast keyboard and guitar solos, catchy choruses, and stunning melodies.
The album, mixed and mastered by Ettore Rigotti (Disarmonia Mundi) at The Metal House Studios, ensures a flawless sound that captures the melancholic and powerful essence of the band. Lay Of The Autumn offers a fresh yet familiar energy for fans of Symphonic and Power Metal, making this album a must-listen for anyone who values music that resonates deeply with the soul and stirs profound emotions.
The band invites all fans and metal enthusiasts to join them on this musical journey through the seasons of life, where they explore and celebrate both the light and the darkness.
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Track Listing:
1 – When It Rains – 2:27
2 – Flowing Tears – 5:52
3 – Lost In Your Eyes – 5:51
4 – After All This Time? Always – 5:44
5 – Thrown Away – 5:53
6 – Undergo Deconstruction – 5:55
7 – Love You To Death – 6:20
8 – Si Sta Come D’Autunno Sugli Alberi Le Foglie – 5:02
9 – Of Love And Sorrow – 5:59
10 – Who Is To Blame – 5:39
Album Credits (music, cover/art, production)
Lay Of The Autumn are:
Iryna ERIA Boyarkina – Vocals
Davide Scuteri – Keyboards / Composer
Cesare Ferrari – Bass Guitar
Davide Lovecchio – Guitars
Michele Olmi: Drums
Additional musicians
Andrea Gambaro – Growl Vocals in “Thrown Away” and “Of Love And Sorrow”
Album recorded at Davide Scuteri Music Studios
All music and lyrics by Davide Scuteri
All arrangements by Davide Scuteri and Lay Of The Autumn
Voice and back volcals recorded by Iryna ERIA Boyarkina at Ivan Boyarkin studios
Growl voice recorded by Andrea Gambaro at Andrea Gambaro Studios
The album has been mixed and mastered by Ettore Rigotti at Ettore Rigotti Studios
Instrumental track “Si Sta Come D’Autunno Sugli Alberi Le Foglie” mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studios
Cover artwork, logo and layout by Mattias Norén – http://www.progart.com
Photos by Flarescape – http://www.flarescape.com
More info:
Rockshots.eu
https://www.facebook.com/layoftheautumnofficial
https://www.instagram.com/layoftheautumnband
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0 Rockshots Records – BERIEDIR Unveils New Single “Halo” Off New Album “Liminal Spaces” Out Jan 2025
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Montreal, QC – October 25, 2024
BERIEDIR Unveils New Single “Halo” Off New Album “Liminal Spaces” Out Jan 2025
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Beriedir is excited to unveil “Halo”, the first single from their forthcoming third album “Liminal Spaces” set to be released January 2025 via Rockshots Records. Following the success of their 2022 album “AQVA”, this new single marks the beginning of a bold evolution in the band’s sound.
“Halo” invites listeners into a mysterious world where melancholic atmospheres and introspective lyrics blend seamlessly with heavy, progressive metal. The song tells the story of a restless man, lost in a dusty study, surrounded by torn tomes and ancient manuscripts. He ventures deep into the nature of reality, driven by both science and mysticism, trying to grasp the truth just beyond his reach. The track’s intricate and immersive soundscapes set the stage for the themes explored in “Liminal Spaces” – melancholia, longing, and the search for understanding.
The band shares:
“Halo is a song about the feeling of being almost there, yet still just out of reach. It’s the sensation of chasing the truth and losing yourself in the process. This track captures the essence of our new album, both musically and lyrically.”
With “Liminal Spaces”, Beriedir fully embraces a progressive and experimental sound, moving away from their power metal origins. This single will enthrall fans of Pain of Salvation, Leprous, Katatonia, and Gojira, promising a deep and reflective journey. The combination of emotional depth and technical prowess makes “Halo” a standout introduction to this exciting new era for the band.
To accompany the single, Beriedir will also release an official music video for “Halo”, bringing the song’s haunting narrative and atmospheric visuals to life.
Don’t miss the opportunity to dive into this new chapter of Beriedir’s story and prepare yourself to experience the first glimpse to “Liminal Spaces”.
LISTEN TO “HALO” at the following links:
Digital – https://lnk.to/ThnKRC
Music Video – https://youtu.be/vb-QwoHrU8c
Due out January 10, 2025, “Liminal Spaces” is available for digital pre-save at https://lnk.to/AR9Bpc
and CD pre-order at https://shop.rockshots.eu/en/home/6970-beriedir-liminal-spaces.html
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Track Listing:
1. Halo
2. Neon
3. In The Corner Of My Eyes
4. As Tight As Phantoms Hold
5. F.I.V.E.
6. More Than Starlight
7. Burnout
8. Anemoia
9. Massive
10. In The Liminal Space
Line-up:
Stefano Nüsperli: Vocals, Keyboards
Simone Bacchi Mottin: Guitars, Backing Vocals
Francesco Ideo: Guitars
Ciro Salvi: Drums
Daniele Cantaboni: Bass Guitar
Beriedir offers a sound that, throughout their discography, spans from progressive power metal—characterized by its signature, neck-breaking choruses—to a contemporary progressive identity, delivering tight rhythms, gargantuan emotional sections, and earth-shattering, surgically precise breakdowns. This powerful musical package is wrapped in introspective themes, melancholic and nostalgic, creating a dark and enveloping aesthetic.
The band originated as a project by frontman Stefano Nüsperli and began their live career in 2015 with the release of their first demo, The Line. From that point on, they have participated in numerous musical events, such as Fosch Fest 2016, and have had the opportunity to share the stage with renowned metal acts like Korpiklaani and Pathfinder.
In 2018, they released their debut full-length album, The Path Beyond the Moon, which allowed them to reach a broader audience. Following the release of their acoustic EP, Lullabies Beyond the Moon (2020), Beriedir signed with Rockshots Records in January 2022 for the release of their second full-length, AQVA, which features Ivan Giannini (Vision Divine, Derdian) as a guest on the track Stormbound. The album received enthusiastic reviews from the press and was warmly welcomed by listeners. As a bonus track, the band released the single Send Me An Angel, a cover of the song by Vision Divine.
Following the album’s release, Beriedir performed several live shows, sharing the stage with prominent bands from both the Italian and international scenes, such as Stratovarius, ELEGY, Moonlight Haze, Trick or Treat, Strana Officina, Derdian, Crying Steel, and others.
After a period focused on live performances and production sessions—including the release of a well-received cover of Lady Gaga’s Bloody Mary in 2023—the band released Elegies From The Lighthouse, an EP featuring acoustic reinterpretations of tracks from AQVA, in September 2024. Shortly thereafter, they announced their third full-length album, Liminal Spaces, scheduled for release in January 2025, once again through Rockshots Records, and preceded by the launch of two singles.
More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.facebook.com/BeriedirOfficial | https://www.instagram.com/beriedirofficial
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“Melodies accompanied by explosive rhythms” – Loud And Proud
“I am utterly convinced that Beriedir will begin to achieve a level of success that their obvious talent fully deserves.” – Man Of Much Metal
“Not only will Beriedir pull your face off, but they’ll do it at breakneck speed in 5/4 time. ‘Aqva’ is a fast-paced album, thrashing machine gun powered guitars do endless battle with the fanfare of keyboards which blast with all the fun of those Euro-pop power metal sound.” – The Metal Crypt
“Metaphysical lyrics […] Through the entire song I thought somehow that a whole orchestra is with the band, so these guys truly know how to play their instruments properly and make magic out of them.” – Abaddon Magazine
“The word “elegant” comes to mind to describe the atmosphere of this album. None of these songs is superfluous. The strength of this release lies in the coherence and articulation of the songs. This clever structure supports an emotional journey. It evokes gigantic waves crashing on your heads.” – Metal Express Radio
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0 BornBroken Unleashes Poetic Death/Thrash Metal Video For “Am I Invisible” + Tour Dates
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Montreal, QC – October 24, 2024
BornBroken Unleashes Poetic Death/Thrash Metal Video For “Am I Invisible” + Tour Dates
New Album “Am I Invisible” Out Now!
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L-R: Mike Marino (Bass) | Michael Decker (Vocals/Guitar) | Rob Henx (Lead Guitar) | Carlos Ojeda (Drums)
Canada’s BornBroken recently released their third album “Am I Invisible” this past September and to keep the momentum up, they are now releasing the music video for the title track directed by Chris Kells of The Agonist. This pummeling display of death and thrash metal complements the visceral and provocative lyrics the band members work hard to craft. They share their thoughts:
“We wanted to use our music to call for unity and empathy. This album is not just a collection of songs; it’s a message, a call to action for anyone who feels unheard or unseen. We’ve always aimed to create music that tells a story, and ‘Am I Invisible’ is our most ambitious story yet. The themes of invisibility, isolation, and resilience are universal, and we wanted to convey them through powerful lyrics and compelling music.”
For BornBroken, each track brings out different emotions, from the stress and monotony captured in “7 Mondays” to the introspective nature of “Will You Remember”. Songs like “Age of Anger” address the division and intolerance we see every day. The band goes on to express gratitude to their current fans for their unwavering support and hope that the albums resonate deeply with them.
BornBroken delivers a no-nonsense, straight-up metal approach, they write what they want to write, with a personal approach and death metal roots. They pay homage to their influences and invite other metalheads along for the ride. They are recommended for fans of Slipknot, Chimaira, and Decapitated.
Watch the music video for “Am I Invisible” via its premiere on MetalInsider HERE.
The album “Am I Invisible” is available on vinyl and digitally at the following links:
Bandcamp – https://bornbroken.bandcamp.com
Vinyl – https://loudtrax.com/bornbroken-am-i-invisible-vinyl-74535
Digital Album – https://ffm.to/785376b4ad1c4c7e8b394d6c59d215c6
YouTube Album Stream – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n1g45sHdHIUNYMf350HdQSyBOHi3GgZ5I
Tour Dates:
Oct 26 – Montreal, QC – Foufounes Electriques – info w/ Within the Ruins
Nov 8 – Sainte-Thérèse , QC – Le Montecristo – info – w/ Buffalo Theory, Thrash La Reine
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Track Listing:
1. Time Pays No Respect – 5:04
2. Am I Invisible – 3:54
3. Will You Remember – 4:03
4. How Strong You Are – 4:41
5. Conflicting Lies – 5:09
6. Scabs & Scars – 3:36
7. 7 Mondays – 4:00
8. Fold – 6:30
9. Age of Anger – 5:23
10. The Day I Die Inside – 5:07
Album Length: 47:31
BornBroken Album Lineup
Mike Marino (Bass)
Michael Decker (Vocals/ All Guitars)
Carlos Ojeda (Drums)
BornBroken live and Official New Lineup
Mike Marino (Bass)
Michael Decker (Vocals/Guitar)
Carlos Ojeda (Drums)
Rob Henx (Lead Guitar) Newest member after recording
More info: BrokenMusic.ca | Facebook.com/BornBroken | X.com/bornbroken | Instagram.com/bornbrokenofficial
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“Am I Invisible and is a sonic soiree in waiting for those who like their metal I the neighbourhood of early Machine Head, post-Roots Sepultura, Lamb of God and Fear Factory resplendent with big guitars, bigger grooves and the biggest choruses.” – Decibel Magazine
“… the song (“How Strong You Are”) includes an anthemic and inspirational chorus, where the vocals rise into impassioned singing. But don’t expect music that feels like it’s seeing the world through rose-colored glasses. The music itself puts up with no excuses, but instead punches fast and damned hard. Backed by battering percussion and thundering basslines, the song includes fiery, writhing riffage and hard-slugging, high-howling hardcore fury. It does soar in the catchy chorus, but even there the vocals also rabidly snarl, and the band always return to pile-driving the listener’s neck, punctuated by some start-stop bursts of high-speed jackhammering and gruesomely growled words. On top of all that, the song includes a fluidly slithering and swirling guitar that itself spirals high, and a finale in which the vocals become truly harsh and scarring while the band inflict one last brute-force beating.” – NoCleanSinging
“Am I Invisible is an exceptional addition to BornBroken’s discography. It’s a brutal, soul-baring album that blends aggression with melody in a way that feels fresh and relevant. For fans of metal that isn’t afraid to confront its own vulnerability while maintaining a fierce edge, Am I Invisible is a must-listen. BornBroken is a band on the rise, and this album proves they are not to be ignored.” – Jace Media Music
“”Am I Invisible” by BornBroken is a masterful exploration of the human experience. Its blend of aggressive metal with deeply personal themes creates an album that is both thought-provoking and sonically impressive.” – Din Intunerec
“BORNBROKEN, a name to remember which risks making a lot of noise with this monstrous and devastating new album from Neo Death Thrash groove with a little touch of subtlety.” – OdyMetal
“a solid slab of metal with no time for melodic interludes and once it gets on course, they do not deviate one iota. It’s this blinker on approach makes the album as strong as it is… a powerful statement of intent.- Metal Epidemic
“Am I Invisible is a narrative that invites one to reflect on their own experiences. Each track, from the overwhelming stress of “7 Mondays” to the introspective nature of “Will You Remember,” is a chapter in a broader story about the highs and lows of life. BornBroken’s dedication to their craft is evident. They’ve poured their hearts into this album and it shows in the intensity of their performances and the authenticity of their lyrics. It’s an exceptional and bold exploration of the struggles we all face and is music that speaks to the heart of the human experience while delivering relentless metal energy.” – Amplify The Noise
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0 Rockshots Records – Silent Angel Announce Japan Tour Dates for November 2024!
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Montreal, QC – October 24, 2024
Silent Angel Announce Japan Tour Dates for November 2024!
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The Italian/Malaysian symphonic power metal band Silent Angel is thrilled to announce the Japan leg of their Unyielding 2024 Tour. This exciting tour also celebrates the first anniversary of their debut album, Unyielding, Unrelenting, released one year ago through Rockshots Records.
The tour will kick off with a special showcase event in Kuala Lumpur on 17th November 2024 at Hangover PJ, before heading to Japan for three highly anticipated performances:
Tour Dates:
- 17th November 2024 – Hangover PJ, Kuala Lumpur (Showcase in Malaysia)
- 22nd November 2024 – Sengoku Daitoryo, Osaka
- 23rd November 2024 – Club ROOTS, Gifu
- 24th November 2024 – Nakano Moonstep, Tokyo
For this tour, Silent Angel will be fronted by Claudia Beltrame as the sole vocalist, with Eric Poon on guitars and Daus on bass. They will be supported by a session drummer for live performances. The band promises electrifying shows, delivering their signature blend of symphonic and power metal with Japanese metal influences.
Formed in 2000 and reformed in 2015, Silent Angel has garnered a strong following, and their debut album Unyielding, Unrelenting has resonated with fans around the world. Known for their powerful symphonic metal sound, this tour will offer fans the chance to experience the band’s music live as they celebrate the success of their first album.
Endorsements: The band is proudly supported by Blackstar Amps, MusicNomad Guitar Care, Mackie, Blacksmith Strings, Zoom, CK Music (Malaysia), City Music Singapore, and EMusic Instruments.
For more information about the tour and ticket details, visit:
Recommended for fans of Iron Maiden, Helloween, Stratovarius, Rhapsody, and Hammerfall, Silent Angel’s “Unyielding, Unrelenting” is available from Rockshots Records.
Digital – https://lnk.to/jVsu38V1
Album order – https:/bit.ly/SilentAngelCD
Music Video – “Against The Tides” – https://youtu.be/Vyi-CwgYq_4
Music Video – “Tears of Celestine” – https://youtu.be/tR1dHlNnnPU
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Track Listing:
1. Unyielding Spirit – 2:40
2. Against The Tides – 5:34
3. A Destiny In Shadows – 3:45
4. Through Selene’s Eyes – 4:30
5. Aurora’s Dream – 4:58
6. Descent Into Infinity – 3:50
7. When Dusk Meets Dawn – 3:20
8. Angel Rising – 4:07
9. Tears Of Celestine – 5:21
10. Twilight Of The Black Rose – 6:18
Album Length: 44:27
Silent Angel is:
Eric “StormBlade” Poon – Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Backing Vocals, Songwriter, Lyricist
Claudia Beltrame – Lead Vocals
Gracie Shona – Co-lead Vocals
Dauz – Bass
Permanent Session Musicians
Davide Scuteri – Keyboards, Synth
PAE – Drums
Silent Angel is currently endorsed by Blackstar Amps, MusicNomad Guitar Care, Mackie, Blacksmith Strings, and Zoom and is supported by CK Music (Malaysia), City Music Singapore, and EMusic Instruments.
For more info:
https://www.rockshots.eu
https://www.facebook.com/SilentAngelBand
About: Originally formed in 2000, and taking over a decade-long hiatus, the band returned in 2015 with a fresh new lineup and released two EPs along with gaining support on American, Canadian, Italian, Australian, and UK radio stations. The band was also honoured with recording a track for Samsung’s Milk Music Ad Campaign, plus performing a Malaysian tour where they headlined the IDX SummerFest, which was followed by two tours of Japan.
After the Japan tours, Silent Angel returned to the studios to record their full-length album but unfortunately were struck with tragedy with the untimely passing of their bass player putting the recording on pause.
Fast forward to 2020, Silent Angel brought in multi-award-winning recording and mixing engineer, Rahmad Kamikaze as the co-producer and welcomed bassist Dauz and professional drum sessionist PAE.
Moving in 2021, the beautiful and talented Italian soprano powerhouse Claudia Beltrame joining the band lineup, and later on with Italian keyboard and synth wizard, Davide Scuteri contributing his talent to the music, we’re now poised to unleash our full length masterpiece upon the world in the very capable hands of our record label, Rockshots Records!
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“The employment of dual female singers with Claudia Beltrame (also of Degrees of Truth) and Gracie Shona gives the band depth in terms of the styles explored because of their ranges – everything from rock to metal and operatic angles touched upon, coming together to harmonize certain passages for “Through Selene’s Eyes” to add more emotional, dramatic tension that mirrors the musical components. Guitarist Eric Poon as the main songwriter drives influences like Helloween, Hammerfall, and Stratovarius to the forefront, dazzling with tasty positive chord progressions and sophisticated lead breaks that make “Against the Tides” and “Descent Into Infinity” early appealers. At certain times Silent Angel also explores 80’s classic heroes like Iron Maiden when you hear the main hooks and higher melodies of “Angel Rising”, the drumming from Pae steady with interesting power moves which line up to the energetic guitar runs.” – Dead Rhetoric
“Unyielding, Unrelenting is aimed directly at fans of female-fronted symphonic/power metal” – Metal Crypt
““Against The Tides” appropriately opens the actual series of songs. The track varies the tempo again and again, but without taking it easy for even a second. As expected, the chorus is easily accessible, and the ladies Claudia Beltrame and Gracie Shona perform a fine duet…” – Hellfire Magazin
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0 Emerging from the Ashes: EXUVIAL Set to Release Ambitious Sci-Fi Concept Album November 2024 + New Music Video “Autonomic Awakening”
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Montreal, QC – October 24, 2024
Emerging from the Ashes: EXUVIAL Set to Release Ambitious Sci-Fi Concept Album November 2024 + New Music Video “Autonomic Awakening”
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L-R – Fernando del Valle III (Guitar and Backup Vocals), Ethan Walden (Vocals and Guitar), Ibrahim Jimenez (Bass), Not Pictured – Andrew Baird (Drums)
Photo Credit: Ibrahim Jimenez
Progressive metal outfit Exuvial is poised to make waves in the metal scene by announcing their debut concept album “The Hive Mind Chronicles Part I: Parasitica” set for release on November 22, 2024. This ambitious project marks the first installment of a planned trilogy, promising listeners an immersive journey through themes of science fiction, human nature, and our complex relationship with AI and technology.
The band’s lyrical content draws inspiration from various sources, including iconic science fiction films like Contact, Alien, and The Matrix, as well as video games such as Metroid. These influences have shaped Exuvial’s unique approach to storytelling, exploring themes of extraterrestrial intelligence, existential dilemmas, and the limits of human understanding. The band comments on what’s in store:
“We love concept albums, so we approached this project with intentionality, carefully considering which elements could be reintroduced in various forms to tie it all together. Additionally, we aimed to blend elements of progressive metal, black metal, and technical death metal, allowing the songs to dynamically ramp up or down. This approach lets the parts breathe, giving each musical passage the space to develop fully and resonate. By doing so, we create an ebb and flow within the tracks, providing intense, high-energy sections while also incorporating moments of calm and reflection. This contrast not only enhances the emotional impact of the music but also ensures that each element can be appreciated in its own right.”
Featuring 11 progressive tracks, the album includes overtures and interludes that provide moments of respite amidst the chaos. The songs are characterized by heavy compositions with a diverse array of riffs, twists, and turns. The ambitious and adventurous song structures intricately weave together to narrate the unfolding story. The music spans a dynamic spectrum, ranging from technical and djent-inspired riffs to introspective acoustic passages and everything in between.
Today, the band unveils their latest music video for the single “Autonomic Awakening”. The song marks a pivotal moment in the album’s story, offering a glimmer of hope and a chance to shift the tides of the conflict within its tale. Musically, the track aims to capture a somber yet hopeful mood, leading up to the album’s climax.
Guitarist Fernando del Valle III adds:
“Autonomic Awakening mirrors its lyrical journey with an introspective start featuring acoustic guitars and soft snare percussion, evoking beauty and contemplation. The mood shifts abruptly to a darker 5/8 passage, erupting into distortion and intense screams alongside double-picked tech death riffs.
Verses unfold with melodic double-picked guitars, alternating with breaks of beautiful clean vocal harmonies that convey the struggle against inner turmoil. The song progresses into expansive sections of big chords and locked-in grooves, showcasing a melodic guitar solo that reflects moments of clarity amidst chaos.
Evolution continues with groovy syncopated rhythms and atmospheric synths amidst odd-time signatures, followed by chunky riffs and dynamic drum fills that build to a satisfying groove. Piano and vocals enrich the composition, leading into melodic clean vocal harmonies over a groovy melodic progression, culminating in a poignant guitar solo and dual harmonies. The track concludes with gentle acoustics and piano, capturing the song’s journey through contrasting emotions.”
Watch and listen to the music video for “Autonomic Awakening” on The Circle Pit at https://youtu.be/8ZFWl4Cqt3c
Recommended for fans of The Faceless, Obscura, and Ne Obliviscaris, “The Hive Mind Chronicles Part I: Parasitica” is due out on November 22nd, 2024, and is available for pre-order at https://silentpendulumrecords.com/collections/exuvial
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3A8ryOQ
Music Video – Hive Mind I: Convergent Evolution – https://youtu.be/mdzQCCXmCpI
Music Video – Necrotic Dissolution – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkEpjzRwv54
Music Video – Subterranean Swarm – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6etqw1BmHE
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Track Listing:
1. Hive Mind: Overture (0:55)
2. Hive Mind I: Convergent Evolution (5:44)
3. Hive Mind II: Advent of Segmentation (7:54)
4. Hive Mind III: Neural Convolution (4:42)
5. Holometabolous (5:30)
6. Hypermanipulation 8:55)
7. Autonomic Awakening (6:46)
8. Parasitica (feat. Sanjay Kumar) 5:18)
9. Subterranean Swarm (feat. Ben Towles) (6:12)
10. Requiem for Ruin (1:06)
11. Necrotic Dissolution (feat. Ben Gassman and Kyle Chapman) (5:45)
Album Length: 58:45
More info: https://linktr.ee/exuvialmusic
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“Their airtight, stop-on-a-dime songwriting brings to mind some of the best of what either of their peers mentioned above have accomplished during their careers. But while their sound might borrow some elements from those who came before them, Exuvial are clearly blazing their own ambitious path.” – No Clean Singing
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0 NARCOTIC WASTELAND Announces “Cemetery Slam Tour” w/ Pyrexia + SwarmFest (Tampa, FL) + New Music Video “Barbarian”
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Montreal, QC – October 22, 2024
NARCOTIC WASTELAND Announces “Cemetery Slam Tour” w/ Pyrexia + SwarmFest (Tampa, FL)
New Music Video “Barbarian”
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Narcotic Wasteland, fronted by ex-Nile guitarist/vocalist Dallas Toler-Wade along with drummer Joseph Howard (Fields of Elysium), Neuromorphic) and bassist Kenji Tsunami (Ontogeny), will be hitting the road with Long Island, NY old school death metallers Pyrexia for the “Cemetery Slam Tour” from November 15th to 23rd. Narcotic Wasteland will also perform at this year’s SwarmFest in Tampa Bay, FL following the tour (dates listed below).
Plus fans who purchase tickets for Austin and Houston show dates will be automatically entered in the raffle to win a Jackson guitar signed by all the bands playing. Check out the Instagram videos below.
Houston, TX – Nov 18th – https://www.instagram.com/p/DBRf47Ai0ue/
Austin, TX – Nov 19th – https://www.instagram.com/p/DA_HMo0PCUQ/
In additional news, the trio unveiled their new music video for the single “Barbarian” this past September and will be featured on their forthcoming album “Digital Cordyceps” out on Megaforce Records (release date TBD) to follow their 2017 breakout sophomore album “Delirium Tremens”.
Dallas Toler-Wade comments on the track:
“For me, Barbarian is a prime example of me doing the thing I love and that defines me the most. Continuously striving to improve my craft as a musician and a songwriter. But also the overall message of this song. Live!!! Be free!!! Find your own path!!! Question everything!!! And also we don’t need politicians or religion to shape our moral centers. In fact, It seems they distort the truth every chance they get. This whole album cycle has seemed to have this recurring theme about the narcissistic oligarchy that we have all fallen victim to. I Dallas Toler- Wade the barbarian will fight this mockery until I leave the land of the living, and even after that, my powerful voice will echo through the halls of time!!! Because I am a barbarian!!!”
Watch the music video for “Barbarian” at https://youtu.be/E9ndVD2zzWk
Digital Single – https://orcd.co/nwbarbarian
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Pyrexia (Headliner) + Narcotic Wasteland Tour Dates:
11/15/2024 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street
11/16/2024 – Fort Worth, TX – The Rail Club
11/17/2024 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
11/18/2024 – Houston, TX – BFE Rock Club
11/19/2024 – Austin, TX – The 13th Floor
11/20/2024 – Tulsa, OK – The Vanguard
11/21/2024 – Corpus Christi, TX – Boozerz Friday
11/22/2024 – Shreveport, LA – Strange Brew
11/23/2024 – Long Beach, MS – TRAX
Narcotic Wasteland only
11/24/2024 – Tampa, FL – Swarmfest – Brass Mug
Narcotic Wasteland is a relentless force in the metal realm, known for its infernal performances and unyielding sound. Led by former Nile guitarist Dallas Toler Wade, the band has forged an unholy covenant with legions of devoted followers, spreading chaos and devastation wherever they tread.
A face-melting experience, Narcotic Wasteland unleashes blistering guitar wails to heart-pounding drum onslaughts, with every track promising to be an infernal ritual that will leave metalheads possessed by the spirit of pure chaos. Prepare for sonic hellfire!
More info: Narcoticwasteland.com | Facebook.com/narcoticwasteland | Instagram.com/narcoticwastelandofficial | Twitter.com/Narco_Wasteland | Tiktok.com/@narcoticwasteland
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“”Narcotic Wasteland dropped a caustic, pissed off new single titled “Barbarian” off their forthcoming album Digital Cordyceps. Though we don’t know too much about said album, Toler-Wade explained that the new track was essentially one big middle finger to the ruling class.” – Metal Sucks
“We’ve got the latest and greatest from drug-themed death dealers Narcotic Wasteland, the new video for “Victims of the Algorithm.” The song takes on lightning-fast and heavy riffs, in the tradition of the band, and the lyrics tackle our dependence on social media in the modern age.” – Decibel Magazine
“Narcotic Wasteland have hit us with another dark, campy gem in the form of “Sex, Lies & DNA.” The thrashy, aggressive new single is the latest from the band led by Dallas Toler-Wade of Nile fame. This track features guest vocals from Andrea_N_Black and takes on the beloved death metal fodder of true crime.” – Decibel Magazine
“Narcotic Wasteland showcases Toler-Wade’s penchant for writing killer riffs, which he did for a decade as a member of Nile, in a manner that’s reminiscent of early 1990s metal — when the lines between the “thrash” and “death” tags weren’t as rigidly defined, and everything just sounded fast and heavy as all hell.” – Denver Westword (NW Headlines Denver DeathFest 2023)
“Delirium Tremens is just pummeling, non-stop death metal that covers a ton of ground.” – Metal Injection
“More often than not, death metal bands have a tendency to stick to the familiar topics. Death, gore, killing – that sort of thing. There’s always exceptions, or bands that have a different take on the subject, but as they say, dark music demands dark themes. Narcotic Wasteland does, for one of its lyrical slants, face a slightly different (yet still suiting) take – that of addiction. Plenty of grim to still go around with such a concept, and Narcotic Wasteland hits just as hard sonically as any other death metal act to come through the pipeline.” – Dead Rhetoric
“another incredible death metal album that has the potential to end itself up on the year end top album lists.” – Metal Nexus (2017 – Delirium Tremens)
“On the track, Toler-Wade furiously rails against “expectations,” “silly rules,” and “fucking filters,” and victoriously celebrates being “totally free” with a repeated battle cry of “Let the music flow!” In case there was still any remaining doubt as to the meaning of the song, the track is as magnificently brutal an old school death metal song as you’re likely to hear this season. It gallops, it lacerates, it uses the listener’s skull as a battering ram. There can be no doubt that this truly is Toler-Wade, undiluted and free of limitations. We hope he lets this music flow for a long time to come.” – Metal Sucks (single Return to the Underground off 2017 album Delirium Tremens)
“Narcotic Wasteland have released a fantastic album in ‘Delirium Tremens’. It is not easy to thrust the listener consistently into an aural landscape orchestrated by the band and make them stay put for the entire length of the album. Narcotic Wasteland does it brilliantly as they take you through the nightmarish journey of Delirium Tremens.” – Metal Wani (2017 – Delirium Tremens)
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0 EPK – CHÜZO – M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay) (EP) (2024)
EPK – CHÜZO – M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay) (EP) (2024)
Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com
“Hopefully it will be received with open hearts and minds. The band has been trying to regain the buzz and hype, and with the new formation, we’re hoping to get more newer fans. The listener will receive a full audio assault upon all his senses from the heavy riffs, to the soaring vocals. This is finally what CHÜZO was meant to sound like after many years and many ex band members. This Mark III version of CHÜZO is the final evolution in the sound of CHÜZO.” – Cristian S (Guitars/Vocals) – CHÜZO
For fans of Sepultura (Cavalera Bros era 84-96), At the Gates, Napalm Death, Slipknot, Fuck the Facts
Band: CHÜZO
EP Title: M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)
Release Date: November 15, 2024
Distribution: Distrokid
Instagram.com/chuzo.band | Facebook.com/chuzo.band | Youtube.com/@CHUZO514
Chuzomtl.bandcamp.com | Spotify | Apple Music
Digital EP – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chzo/mtmd
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TOUR DATES
March 7 – Piranha Bar (Wacken Metal Battle) – Montréal, QC – info
March 14 – The Atria – Oshawa, ON – info
March 15 – Duffy’s Tavern – Toronto, ON – info
March 16 – Doors Pub – Hamilton, ON – info
“‘A Brazilian vocalist, a Chilean guitarist, a Russian bassist and a Venezuelan drummer walk into a Montreal metal bar’ might sound like the beginning of a borderline funny joke, but it, in a roundabout way, speaks to the christening of thrash, punk, death-beat quartet CHÜZO. The band’s latest EP — M.T.M.D.(Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay) — is the latest in a long line of releases since forming in 2020 and sees the light of day today. The band has a lot to say about their latest endeavour, but fans of old Sepultura, Napalm Death, At the Gates and Fuck the Facts should find something of interest ” – Decibel Magazine
““Bruised and Broken” is definitely a rager. Mischa and Christian belt out the words in a tandem of furious screams and monstrous roars. Behind them, the song discharges high-speed percussive obliteration and punk beats, a violent churn of high-grit riffage, and bowel-loosening bass-quakes. The band also work in mean-eyed slashing chugs, a brutalizing breakdown that seems to get more thuggish but no less head-hooking as the seconds pass, an explosion of boiling and battering grindcore mayhem, and another hardcore beatdown that’s probably a sure-fire mosh trigger in a live show — with Mischa‘s screaming voice still coming for your throat with no-holds-barred intensity. Just this one song proves that for Chüzo the label “Aggro Metal” isn’t false advertising. It’s a gut-slugging, bone-smashing, vocally blistering, and viciously eviscerating outburst, and it also proves to be a pretty addictive piece of rage-fueled catharsis too. Speaking of live shows, the video gives a good sense of what the band’s live sets are about, and a good sense of how much fun they had beating the shit out of things in that rage cage.”- No Clean Singing
!earshot – December 2024 – top 20 loud – #20 – CHÜZO – M.T.M.D.
https://earshot-online.com/charts/2024/December/loud.cfm
“The band has just released M.T.M.D., an acronym that stands for Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay, to testify how high the group’s ambitions are. The perspective could at first glance be assimilated to that of the variegated groove metal universe, but on closer inspection there is much more in the folds of the individual songs, characterized by the desire to release vital energy and give voice to impulses, emotions, feelings. The sound matrix is brutal, at times unstoppable, and characterized by the fierce performance of the gritty Mischa Mai microphones: combining power, imagination and a pinch of healthy madness the quartet gave full demonstration of their qualities.” – Rock Hard Italy
“M.T.M.D is a crucial chapter in Chüzo’s evolution, showcasing a lineup that’s finally found its voice. Their journey is a testament to the transformative power of music and the ability to channel personal struggles into a collective outcry for justice.” – Amplify The Noise
“It might be something of a cliché but it remains true; this isn’t simply an EP. It’s a promo for helping Chüzo find a major label for a debut full length… [8/10]” – Metal Noise
“CHÜZO have achieved several things on “MTMD (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)” that other bands dream of for an entire career. On the one hand, the clever balancing act is impressive between old school credibility and new school influences. A factor that plays a striking role in the overall absolutely high-class work is that Canadians walk in a straightforward and focused manner in the ear. The three songs on the EP entitled “MTMD” are fast-paced in nature, mill into the ear canals at massive speed and –’s most important aspect – remains there… The EP is catchy, intense and yet has matured, multi-layered and serious Half-life to be equipped. Conclusion: Check in, buy, leave, killer!” – Metal Division Magazine
“Their common points: knowing how to intelligently mix the best of grindcore mixed with Swedish death, with a touch of hardcore thrash from a punk perspective. Chüzo calls his music, « Aggro Metal ». The theme of their songs, telling their life experiences, shouting their anger at the traumas experienced. The kind of text that allows you to let off steam and make yourself understood even if you have gaps in English. Chüzo is a sort of best of aggressive metal music with this vengeful punk attitude: Chüzo would be a disciple of Napalm Death. Damn their music is good to hear. For fans of Sepultura and the Cavalera brothers, Chüzo is for you, Cristian S. sings with the same kind of vocal intonation as Max C. For Christmas, I would like Chüzo to tour the old continent within the next 2 years. If I had the means, I would participate financially in their future tour. There are small (et larger) concert halls waiting for you. The day we can do a concert at the Kjbi, Chuzo is automatically on the bill” – Margoth PDF Webzine
“Although the formation is stationed in Montreal, we are in fact in the presence of a real metal multinational, since three of the four members of the group come from the most disparate corners of the globe (Venezuela, Russia and Brazil). Different cultures and attitudes that have contributed to forging Chüzo’s artistic vision in a peculiar way, grappling with three pieces as explosive as they are original from the point of view of form. The band has just released M.T.M.D., an acronym that stands for Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay, to testify how high the group’s ambitions are. The perspective could at first glance be assimilated to that of the variegated groove metal universe, but on closer inspection there is much more in the folds of the individual songs, characterized by the desire to release vital energy and give voice to impulses, emotions, feelings. The sound matrix is brutal, at times unstoppable, and characterized by the fierce performance of the gritty Mischa Mai microphones: combining power, imagination and a pinch of healthy madness the quartet gave full demonstration of their qualities.” – Rock Hard Italy
L to R: Alex S (Bass), Cristian S (Guitars/Vocals), Mischa M (Vocals), Carlos G (Drums)
Photo Credit @stutteringuzii (Instagram)
Emerging from the Canadian capital of metal, Montreal, QC, Canada, CHÜZO is hitting the scene and beyond with a new EP entitled “M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)” to mark the latest chapter and a true representation of what their sound was meant to be with the fresh new lineup who are hungry to showcase what this forthcoming record will spark.
Featuring three tour de force tracks produced by Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope), the EP is a full audio assault upon all the senses from the heavy riffs to the soaring vocals of Brazilian transplant and new vocalist Mischa M. She is joined by local first generation Chilean Canadian and mastermind Cristian S. along with Carlos G from Venezuela and Alex S from Russia whom all have found Montreal, Canada to be home to breed their self-described ‘Aggro Metal’, which can be described as grindcore mixed with Swedish death metal and a touch of thrash metal crossed over into hardcore punk.
“The sound of the band evolved from, initially, grindcore, to hardcore, to now Aggro Metal. The evolution had to be this way because of the influence of certain early members that were pulling the sound of the band into a musical lane that was not the initial idea. Nonetheless, after the latest band member changes, this current lineup is focused on making the sound that we have developed on M.T.M.D. This is finally what CHÜZO was meant to sound like after many years and many ex-band members. This mark III version of the band is the final evolution in the sound of CHÜZO.” adds Cristian S.
The EP’s lyrics are driven by self-reflection and daily struggles. The inspiration for writing comes from life experiences and trying to live past them, especially the traumatic ones. Using all bad energy from bad experiences to create something positive for yourself and the world. This EP speaks of vengeance and the bad side of dedicating your life to achieving your desired revenge despite your own life and sanity. Brutal Social Justice.
For fans of Sepultura (Cavalera Bros era 84-96), At the Gates, Napalm Death, Slipknot, and Fuck the Factsm “M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)” is due out on November 15, 2024.
[Download EP Cover | Download EP Lyrics]
Band: CHÜZO
EP Title: M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)
Release Date: November 15, 2024
Distribution: Distrokid
Track Listing:
1. The Brutalator – 3:39
2. Brand New Cell – 3:12
3. Bruised and Broken – 4:21
EP Credits:
All songs performed by CHÜZO
All songs written by CHÜZO
Produced, edited, mixed and mastered by Kevin Jardine at Uplift Recordings
Album artwork by @draught (Instagram)
Music is Canadian content (MAPL)
EP Band lineup:
Mischa Marmade – Vocals
Cristian Salamanca – Guitars and Second vocals
Alex Shlyannikov – Bass
Carlos Gutierrez – Drums
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About The EP Artwork:
The artwork design was created by @draught; and the band thought it was the best representation of what “Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay” meant, as a person who is being driven down by life and society, to just withstand the abuse, the injustice, the mistreatment, and coming out of the other side with “minimum decay” from within his heart, mind, and soul.
About the EP as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
This new EP will be a new chapter and a true representation of what the CHÜZO sound was meant to be with the proper musicians who are hungry to showcase what M.T.M.D. could spark. Lyrically, mostly vengeance, and the bad side of dedicating your life to achieving the revenge you wish to achieve in spite of your own life and sanity. And Brutal Social Justice
Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
1. The Brutalator: It is a character that comes to each town or village to reclaim social justice to anyone who has been mistreated by greedy and evil parts of humanity.
2. Brand New Cell: this track is about dedicating your life to achieving vengeance upon your enemies, yet sacrificing your life, your loved ones, and your own sanity to get your revenge.
3. Bruised and Broken: audio payback unto certain individuals who dared to try to sabotage the existence of CHÜZO.
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1 – All members except one are from abroad. From Venezuela, Brazil, and Russia. And one native-born yet not-raised first-generation Canadian/Montrealer.
Shared Stage with:
– C.I.B.D
– Mistwalker
– Unwanted Noise
– Neon Ghost House
– Klawfield
– Carissa
– Steve and the Stabwounds
– Evil Villian
– Basement Dweller
– Gutser
– Tremble
– Worm’s Out
– Cystic Enbalment
– Soil of Ignorance
– Voidchaser
– .Poste
– T-Rex Marathon
– The le7tovers
– Wooden
– Red Raven Chaos
– Phear
– Duskwalker
– As the Structures Fail
– Crossing Swords
– Arnie & the Airwaves
– Insutra
– Noor
– Selias
– Please Stand By
– Personas
– Prophecies
– Dumbass
– Motorwolf
– Ghidorah
0 EPK – Tumbleweed Dealer- Dark Green (2025)
EPK – Tumbleweed Dealer – Dark Green (2025)
Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com
“We think the evolution between our third album, released 8 years ago, and this new one will surprise some people. We didn’t write a follow-up to our last record. Instead, we incubated the band’s sound and sped up its evolution. If we kept on pace to release an album every year like we did at first, this would’ve been the 10th one. But we had kids, and that slowed down the process—so this is an evolutionary leap forward that might be jarring. We think that anyone who enjoyed our previous releases will still find what they liked in our sound while enjoying the new variety we’ve brought to it.” – Tumbleweed Dealer
“We used to write songs as soundtracks to imaginary scenes in non-existent movies. We’d set the mood, and the title would sum up the vibe so the listener could imagine the scene. With the new album, we tried to fit a whole darn movie in every track. And not just a regular movie: I want people to feel at the end of a song the same way I felt when I first finished watching Memento. Amazing, confused, baffled by all the twists and turns, and obliged to start back at the beginning in order to go through that emotional ride again, now that they know where the rainbow ends. I want every song to be enjoyable, yet never predictable. I want to reward the repeat listeners with audio easter eggs you can’t pick up on during a first listen, so they can get engrossed deeper in the musical swamp we’ve created, kind of the same way I discover something new every time I rewatch Breaking Bad, even if it’s been 7 or 8 times already.” – Seb Painchaud – Bass & Guitars – Tumbleweed Dealer
For fans of Elder, Ohm, Camel, Opeth, Cynic, Rush
Facebook.com/TumbleweedDealer | X.com/westernhorror | Instagram.com/tumbleweeddealer | Youtube.com/@TumbleweedDealer
Tumbleweeddealer420.bandcamp.com | Spotify
“The epic song (Dark Green) is a good indication of what the rest of the record holds, which is plenty of blues, psychedelia, and prog rock.” – Decibel Magazine
“Canada’s Tumbleweed Dealer take listeners on a rich auditory adventure on Dark Green” – The Prog Space
“How about a new prog-rock instrumental?! The title track “Dark Green” from the forthcoming album has arrived from progressive stoner rockers, TUMBLEWEED DEALER and we’re digging it. We’ve also had the opportunity to preview the new album and it’s also a strong statement and should sit well with prog lovers. Keep an eye out for the album to be released on Feb. 7th and catch the single “Dark Green” now on your Home for the Best New Rock…” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll
“an enjoyable album from Tumbleweed Dealer, an album that’s totally not your run of the mill psych/prog/stoner release and not afraid to take chances and do something different. Oh, and the cover art is damn glorious! 4/5″ – Sea of Tranquility
“There’s no denying that ‘DARK GREEN’ is a demanding listen. Its narrative ambition and instrumental sprawl ask a lot from the audience. But that’s the point. TUMBLEWEED DEALER isn’t chasing playlist placements—they’re building worlds. And with ‘DARK GREEN’, they’ve built a world you can lose yourself in… or get lost for good.8/10″ – Infrared Magazine
“Tumbleweed Dealer’s Dark Green takes one on a swampy odyssey that blends cinematic storytelling with an intricate fusion of styles. Released eight years after their last album, the ambitious project feels less like a follow-up and more like an evolutionary leap. The band retains its roots in southern-tinged stoner rock while weaving in progressive, post-punk, and jazz influences to craft a truly genre-defying sound.” – Amplify The Noise
“Tumbleweed Dealer’s refusal to conform to predictable patterns is a defining strength of Dark Green. Seb Painchaud’s vision to “fit a whole movie in every track” results in an album that feels immersive yet fresh with each listen. Whether through the melancholic duality of “Moss On The Mind” or the visceral energy of “Dragged Across The Wetlands,” the record balances technical sophistication with emotional resonance. Dark Green is an intricate musical journey that celebrates Tumbleweed Dealer’s growth while challenging genre conventions and a record that rewards those willing to step into its murky depths.” – Amplify The Noise
“a bold evolution of their signature blend of bluesy desert rock and progressive experimentation.” – Montreal Rocks
“10 tracks of instrumental/semi-instrumental music that fuses prog, stoner, blues, sludge and more into one astonishing and surprising sonic trip!” – Loud Enough? Magazine
“Dark Green is, as I’ve mentioned, a welcoming return to the Dealer’s home planet. The future seems certain to see what the trio will do next. Their continuous sound has been putting listeners into a trance, not knowing what will happen in the weeks, months, and years to come. It might be the album’s answer to the Midnight Movies of the late ‘60s and 1970s where it still continues to thrive, and we got something special with this bad boy.” – Echoes & Dust
“This is one of those compositions that requires total immersion. Clean singing, bah who needs singing at all?! Recorded with finetuned care so you can hear all the little fret squeaks before they ramp up the ambience straight from a John Frusciante record. With synths and other keys that chameleon-ize said maestro’s voice, later emulating the sound of a backing choir that then morphs into church organ. When the atmospherics basking in the background saunter forth, the darker shades of green start to realize and the track enters the domain of prog royalty. As a double kick is racing the throbbing-for-the-last-gasp procreative releases of the bass before flamenco-picking a Morricone lick ghosted into a pregnant silence to just nod for the memory of a note that enticingly lures like an anglerfish with, “you ready for more?” The timestamp at termination is 4:51 but this is some form of dimension-manipulating chronomancy because the track feels like it is over quicker than Napalm Death’s “You Suffer.” That means I’m either suffering from THC-induced crapulence or my favorite drug just happens to be music; and when it’s layered this well, with so much to encounter on repeat listens, it can truly have the magical property of transcendental transportation.” – No Clean Singing
“Epoustou-magoric! A new word was needed to describe this euphoric and inventive music. It will not be performed live, too densely stratified with a number of guitars of up to 8 in different chords. Raised to the level of a masterpiece, the work combines musical inspiration with the theme of ecological reflection and its graphic representation of nature. This globality facilitates a chimerical immersion, more lively than a virtual reality headset, even augmented. The effect felt becomes fascinating and so catchy that we have to see the adventure through to the end. A true dealer of twirling dreams!” – Concert Monkey
“A disc that could well be from the psychedelic 70’s. Here, diverse musical styles merge into one another Some jazz, some funk combined in a costume of the psychedelic, progressive genre, make a very idiosyncratic album. In some phases of the tracks I had to draw a stylistic comparison to the Krautrockers from „Amon Düll II“. Self-indulgent compositions give the album a limit that is not easy to recognize. Overall, entertaining and recommended. 7.5 out of 10 Hellfire points should be fair.” ” – Hellfire Magazin
“Canadian band Tumbleweed Dealer are out with the album “Dark Green”, and progressive rock is the style explored on this production. It is quite an amalgam of a creation this one, with old and new sounds and traditions combined in a dreamladen yet suitably challenging brew. Gentle but quirky guitar details of the kind that makes me think of Robert Fripp is a bit of a recurring element here, and arguably a bit of a defining feature. But more expressive sections that grabs hold of some jazz conventions is a part of this landscape too, alongside dreamladen and mellow moods and atmospheres of the kind that brings associations to classic era Camel at their most appealing. Contemporary electronic textures are applied along the way here too, but with ear candy also for those who love the Mellotron and the classic organ sounds. With everything lightly seasoned by psychedelic music elements and a little bit of a possibly folk music influx.” – Progressor
““Dark Green” is an excellent album” – Plus PROG de Vous
“I do really dig when they unleash the Organ on tracks like Moss On The Mind and A Soul Made Of Sludge. They give the drummer some love on the cool track Body Of The Bog. I also enjoy how this is an instrumental record where all the songs are relatively short, creating a nice flow to the album, especially for those with short attention spans. Dark Green is a mixed bag to me. There is some cool instrumentation and wow can these guys play… Those who like their instrumental stoner with some proggy and even jazz elements may dig this…” – Musipedia of Metal
“If you’re all about chill vibes and want something easy to listen to, Dark Green has plenty to offer with all the different keyboard textures and psychedelic sounds thrown at you atop a comfortable math rock base.” – Progressive Subway
“For me the band is unique in their style and execution of the songs. Hugely talented musicians that crafted an exciting album. This an exceptional album for the music lovers.” – Project Metal Music
“‘Dark Green’ is a bit of a musical experience really, the psychedelic and progressive nature of the music takes you on a hell of a trip, with each song expressing something completely different and sometimes pretty abstract.” – Uber Rock
““With “Dark Green”, Tumbleweed Dealer stretches the contours of the instrumental stoner in a slow, enveloping psychedelic odyssey, where every note seems to emerge from a thick fog.”” – Music Waves
“A true delight for connoisseurs of instrumental progressive rock in its most refined forms: Tumbleweed Dealer is a Canadian trio that boasts over ten years of experience on the scene, marked by important recognitions and prestigious collaborations. The band’s last studio work dates back to the distant 2016, but we can say that the long wait has been absolutely worthwhile: with Dark Green, the band has more than rewarded its fans, releasing an album that from the first to the last note stands out for its ability to evoke multicolored scenarios, fantasy, and stylistic solutions that are as daring as they are elegantly structured. In the ten chapters of the work, heavy, jazz, blues, psychedelia and much more converge: the group certainly did not impose limits when it came to allowing ample space for imagination and technical evolutions. Visionary and ambitious, the group’s fifth album shines for the intensity of its interpretation and quality level: the listening experience becomes disorienting and deep, rich in stimuli and dotted with emotionally and sensorially striking peaks. An almost essential work, and not just for the more refined palates.” – Rock Hard Italy
“Take a splash of post rock, add to it stoner and math rock, and you get this record. It’s equal parts groovy, heavy and fuzzy, channeling the best of three worlds to create a unique and convincing instrumental experience.” – Heavy Blog Is Heavy
“…plays out like a creepy western movie soundtrack being conducted by Earthless jamming with Ennio Morricone. Tumbelweed Dealer have taken the essence of a classic western and paired up it with a doom and gloom psychedelic stoner rock vibe for one thrilling ride into the unknown.” – The Sludgelord
“It’s funky, heavy, bluesy, jazzy, and psychedelic. It’s a head-bobbing, day-brightening swirl of colors, and it tastes much better than bongwater.” – No Clean Singing
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Band: Tumbleweed Dealer
Album Title: Dark Green
Release Date: February 7, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Record Union
Track Listing:
1. A Distant Figure In The Fog (2:52)
2. Sparks Adrift In The Louisiana Nightsky (3:39)
3. A Plant That Thinks It’s Human (3:34)
4. Becoming One With The Bayou (3:19)
5. Dragged Across The Wetlands (2:56)
6. Dark Green (4:48)
7. Ghosts Dressed In Weeds (5:31)
8. Moss On The Mind (3:13)
9. Body Of The Bog (6:34)
10. A Soul Made Of Sludge (3:49)
Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Tumbleweed Dealer
• All songs written by: Tumbleweed Dealer
• Produced by: Jean-Baptiste Joubaud
• Mixed by: Jean-Baptiste Joubaud
• Mastered by: Harris Newman
• Album Artwork by: Glenn Le Calvez
Album Band Line Up:
Seb Painchaud – Bass & Guitars
Angelo Fata – Drums & Percussions
Jean-Baptiste Joubaud – Synths & Programming
Guest Musicians:
Antoine Baril – Mellotron, Hammond Organ & Keyboards on tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 & 10
Guillaume Audette – Wurlitzer, Rhodes and Church Organ on tracks 8 & 10
Jocelyn Couture – Trumpet & Flugel Horn on tracks 4, 5, 7 and 9
Loïc Roy-Turgeon – Trombone on tracks 4 and 5
Zach Strouse – Saxophone on track 6
And special guest star Ceschi Ramos as himself on track 7
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About The Album Artwork:
I think the exact description I gave the artist was “What Mati Klarwein did for Miles Davis, but in a swamp instead of Africa.” I wanted to capture those surreal artworks that the prog bands had in the 70s while keeping with the theme of the album. We tried to have it done through Photoshop art at first, but ultimately, we had a painting commissioned instead.
About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)”
We tried to capture two essential parts in Alan Moore’s retelling of Swamp Thing’s origin: Firstly, the main character’s struggle and loss of identity. We also wanted to capture the antagonist’s transformation into nature’s anger towards men. We wanted to keep all the Southern sensibilities in our sound while tackling a much more serious tone.
Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
A Distant Figure In The Fog
We wanted to capture the ominous feeling of knowing that something is out there at the beginning of a movie, but you don’t know just what. Musically, it’s the first track I wrote after getting a mellotron-emulating guitar pedal, and I wanted to make full use of the choir settings to dial into that Fulci zombie movie soundtrack vibe.
Sparks Adrift In The Louisiana Nightsky
This song evokes the clamour of angry locals running into the marsh, torch in hand, to capture Swamp Thing. The feeling of mass hatred that is born out of incomprehension and fear inspired this track to be more complex than anything Tumbleweed Dealer has done in the past.
A Plant That Thinks It’s Human
We tried to capture the old school sci-fi vibe around the idea of someone learning that they are simply memories embedded in a new complex organism—in this case, a plant. We did that by incorporating elements of a post punk atmosphere with 80’s inspired synths so we could later contrast it with smoother progressive rock sections.
Becoming One With The Bayou
Our protagonist lays down and gives up. The rain fills up his wooden eye socket as he cannot be bothered to blink. We tried to capture the grief of this moment with a mellotron-heavy track that constantly contrasts nostalgic slower moments with angular upbeat ones.
Dragged Across The Wetlands
Swamp Thing is back! And he is pissed… Imagine having a mythical, gigantic Ent-type creature grab you by the legs and run through the swamps. Upbeat and catchy, the song’s darker melodies underlie the anger that drives it.
Dark Green
The title track meant to sum up the whole voyage. The song pauses midway and picks back up through a whirlwind of rapid tonal shifts that are meant to bewilder and confuse during a first listen, but to be rewarding on subsequent plays. Come to think of it, it’s kind of like rewatching The Usual Suspects for that plot twist, which none of our fifteen-year-old selves saw coming. It’s our Keyzer Söze.
Ghosts Dressed In Weeds
We brought in Ceschi Ramos for his unique ability to blend rap, singing and screaming. We played with the fact that, after 3 and a half instrumental albums, hearing his voice might set up the expectation that we were heading for a classic verse-chorus structured song. Of course, the aim was to shatter those expectations as soon as they set in.
Moss On The Mind
The final 3 songs lead into each other in an attempt to close off the album with an epic trilogy. Every progressive rock album needs one of those sequences! On the opening track, we created two similar chord progressions, one being major and upbeat, and the other being its minor key, sadder counterpart. We wanted to have a duality that was similar to anime theme and ending songs. The fun was in alternating between the two moods.
Body Of The Bog
This song is the “body” of the closing trilogy, hence the name. It served as a kind of depository in which we could add all the twists and turns we wanted to include on the album. What resulted is a long, charged and dense (we swear that’s not a euphemism) song that navigates through various changes. Just when you think it has completely derailed from its original starting point, the nods to the opening sequences start showing up and the track begins to take us full circle.
A Soul Made Of Sludge
A song carried by its rhythm section’s constant drive and the lush keys that hover above it, the few guitars included in the conclusion to the album are actually re-purposed melodies from the opening track. In some sense, the end of the album brings us to that slightly doubtful feeling that something is, somehow, familiar: “Isn’t this where we came in?”. We tried to showcase how stylistically far from the intro we have come, while remaining part of the overall Tumbleweed Dealer sound. What entertains our curiosity now is how much further we can push to broaden that sound.
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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:
1. Although the band’s name itself implies cannabis consumption, I’ve actually been completely sober for over 8 years. About 10 years or so ago, I got black out drunk with some friends in Quebec City. I woke up before anyone else, unsure of whose house I was in, saw a library with graphic novels, and grabbed the only one I had never read, which so happened to be Alan Moore’s run on Swamp Thing. That’s where the inspiration for the album came from
2. The album’s title came about organically. I felt inspired, but had no idea how to cut it up. All I knew was that the cover art had to be dark green. For the longest time we referred to it as The Dark Green Album. I don’t know if it’s because we realized it fit perfectly or if we just couldn’t come up with anything better, but we eventually decided that Dark Green was a keeper.
3. JB and I started to work on the album, building up demos with drum machines before Angelo joined in. His band (Hopeless Youth) recorded with JB, and since they hit it off, JB played him our demos. A few meetings later, we asked him to join.
4. The band only played a handful of live shows with a line up that entirely consisted of former or current members of Ion Dissonance.
5. The former Ion Dissonance line-up played Psycho California in 2015. The group was unreachable the day of the show, having no cell phones or laptops, and didn’t get a message that told them they were going on stage 3 hours earlier than planned. The band showed up for sound test thinking they were early only to be given rented equipment they had never used before and be thrown on stage less than 10 minutes after arriving. It’s only on stage that the guitarist realized the guitar he was given only had 21 frets while the songs were written to often utilize the 22nd one. Regardless, the band managed to play an excellent set to an enthused crowd with no idea they had been in at the venue for less than 15 minutes.
L-R – Jean-Baptiste Joubaud – Synths & Programming, Seb Painchaud – Bass & Guitars, Angelo Fata – Drums & Percussions
Photo Credit – PAULINE DELABORDE PHOTOGRAPHIE – https://www.paulinedelaborde.com/
Starting off in 2012 as a one-man digital adventure to explore Seb Painchaud’s interest in smoky, bluesy, haze-laden instrumental music, the project quickly grew into a melting pot of stoner, psychedelic, post, and math rock—an infrasonic concoction that was brewed to complement a potent mushroom trip across the desert. The band first worked with drummer Carl Borman, known associates Dopethrone’s current drummer, along with studio engineer and producer Jean-Baptiste Joubaud to record a debut, self-titled album that would establish Tumbleweed Dealer’s vision and sound.
By 2014, the band’s sophomore release, Western Horror, leaned into a cinematic direction, immersing listeners into a wordless narrative that probably belongs best to a Tarantino film. Recruiting Ion Dissonance drummer Jean Francois Richard this time around, the band crafted a much more focused, dark, and slightly dissonant version of their southern melodies.
The following release of 2016, TDIII – Tokes, Hatred & Caffeine, saw the group tightening its compositions, resulting in an album that featured a total of 12 tracks over the span of 40-minutes. Gone were the long, drawn-out build ups! Tumbleweed Dealer began to favor quickly undulating cascades of harmonies, all of which were played against a rhythm section that openly showcased a vast array of musical influences. From post-punk to shoegaze, by way of samba and funk, the new goal was to demonstrate that the Tumbleweed Dealer sound was more generally an attitude than a style to be pigeonholed into cemented genres.
While the band never actively toured, they played the occasional show. Scarce as they were, the band traveled as far as California to share their mastery of the loop station and to recreate their soundscapes in a live setting while commanding the stage with the authority of the seasoned extreme metal veterans that made up their ranks at the time.
By the time composition started for an eventual fourth album, the group’s live lineup had dissolved. What started as a simple decision to ward off the need to write music that can be recreated in front of a live audience quickly grew into what Sebastien coined a “bucket list album”, a shining new opportunity to indulge in every adventurous musical thought in a way that was free from any concern about the feasibility of its pieces. Pairing themselves with an unlikely drummer early in the creative process, Angelo Fata from local hardcore bands Jesus Horse and Hopeless Youth, group mainstays Painchaud and Joubaud went on to craft songs that merged oppositional forces of vintage sounds with modern ideas. Mellotrons, Hammonds, and Rhodes were added on top of jazzy, funky riffs that managed to maintain the group’s melodic pallet in a way that pushed it further. If there was an elevator pitch to sum this new direction up, it might go something like this: “What if Toe and Camel got high together in a swamp?”
Recruiting session musicians such as Antoine Baril of One-Man-Yes/Rush Youtube fame, Zach Strouse, who is better known for his saxophone work with Rivers Of Nihil among other death metal acts, and local players-for-hire with pedigrees extending to sharing the stage with the likes of Deep Purple and Celine Dion, the recording sessions were capped off with the presence of indie rapper/singer/composer/label runner/Co-Defendant member Ceschi Ramos, culminating in the band’s first ever use of a human voice on one of their tracks. Tumbleweed Dealer finally delivered on the hip hop influences that underlay their back beats.
More than 8 years in the making, Tumbleweed Dealer’s main driving force, Seb Painchaud, not only thinks that this album reflects a life-spanning culmination of his experience as a musician and composer, but also of his life as an avid musical fan with an obsessive need to discover new artists, genres, and sounds. From finally being able to make use of riffs he wrote as an Opeth-obsessed adolescent in 1996 to repurposing chord progressions he crafted when he was at the helm of various black metal projects, one thing has become clear to him: the band’s first three albums were stepping stones that built up his confidence to eventually coin the genre-bending, stereotype-defying, yet oddly fluid music he imagined for the past twenty years. Though he has released records with various projects since his early twenties, Dark Green is the album he has been working on his whole life, whether he knew it or not.
Discography:
2025 – Dark Green – LP
2016 – TDIII – Tokes, Hatred & Caffeine – LP
2014 – Western Horror – LP
2013 – Tumbleweed Dealer – LP
2012 – Death Rides Southwards – EP
Shared Stage with: Ohm, Elder, Pentagram, Dopethrone, Truckfighters
Tours and Festivals:
2015 – Psycho California, Orange County, CA
2015 – Buckfest 14, Montreal, QC
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