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0 NEWS: NoCleanSinging Premiere: INSURRECTION “Data Extracted…End Transmission” ft. Obliveon’s Bruno Bernier + New Album “Extraction” Out Oct 6th via Galy Records + Eastern Canadian Tour Dates

  • September 26, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Insurrection · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – Sept 26, 2017

 

For fans of Neuraxis, Misery Index, Decapitated, Testament, Bloodbath

NoCleanSinging Premiere: INSURRECTION “Data Extracted…End Transmission” ft. Obliveon’s Bruno Bernier

New Album “Extraction” Out Oct 6th via Galy Records

Eastern Canadian Tour Dates

 

L-R = Martin Samson – Bass, ‎Vincent Laprade Séguin – Guitar, Antonin Perras-Foisy – Guitar, ‎Stéphane Desilets – Drums, Stef Jomphe – Vocals

Photo Credit: Nicolas Paquet

Assembled in 2003 to infiltrate, build and destroy, Gatineau, QC’s INSURRECTION is an aural onslaught assaulting witnesses in both languages of French and English. Known for blending calculated technicality with a signature mixture of merciless death metal, the band has emerged to be one of the most prominent Eastern Canadian metal bands.

Annihilating the masses with their three previous full lengths “Prototype” (2013), “Fracture” (2010) and “Prologue” (2009), INSURRECTION is ready to once again push their metal to blasphemous levels with their next release “Extraction”. A ten track aberration, ready to shock and blast fans to the next life, the album is produced by Pierre Rémillard at Wild Studio (Cryptopsy, Obliveon, Anonymus, Voivod, Krisiun, Ghoulunatics, Despised Icon, Beneath the Massacre, Gorguts, Martyr).

Slated for release on October 6, 2017 via Galy Records, INSURRECTION has teamed up with NoCleanSinging.com for the premiere of their second single “Data Extracted…End Transmission”, which features guest vocals from Bruno Bernier of influential Canadian progressive death/thrash metal band Obliveon.

“We can’t wait for everyone to hear what we’ve got for you, and we’re honored to have Bruno Bernier of Obliveon with us.” says vocalist Stef Jomphe.

Headbang to the track at the following link: http://www.nocleansinging.com/2017/09/26/an-ncs-premiere-insurrection-data-extracted-end-transmission/

Album pre-order on Bandcamp here and Galy Records here.

In addition to the release of their fourth album, INSURRECTION will be spreading the notoriety of their live shows across areas of Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick in promotion of “Extraction” (dates listed below).

Track Listing:
1. System Failure
2. Onward To Extinction
3. Pull The Plug
4. Le Prix à Payer
5. The Eulogy of Hatred
6. Parasite
7. Le Pesant D’Or
8. Misère Noire
9. Assassins
10. Data Extracted … End Transmission w/ guest vocals Bruno Bernier (Obliveon)

CD lineup:
Stef Jomphe – Vocals
Vincent Laprade Séguin – Guitar
Antonin Perras-Foisy – Guitar
Francis Girard – Bass
Philipe Moreau-Latreille – Drums
Guest Vocals : Bruno Bernier (Obliveon) on track 10. Data Extracted … End Transmission

Touring Lineup:
Stef Jomphe – Vocals
Vincent Laprade Séguin – Guitar
Antonin Perras-Foisy – Guitar
Martin Samson – Bass
Stéphane Desilets – Drums


INSURRECTION “Extraction” Tour:
† w/ Blinded By Faith
* w/ Accursed Spawn
Sept 29 –  Rimouski, QC – Le Cactus†
Sept 30 – Edmundston, NB – Café D’La Forge
Oct 7 – Repentigny, QC – Salle Laurent-Venne
Oct 13 – Mont-Laurier, QC – Pub 99†
Oct 14 – Rouyn, QC – Salle Evoluson†
Oct 15 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum
Oct 27 – Cornwall, ON – La Taverne
Oct 28 – Gatineau, QC – Le Minotaure†
Oct 29 – Ste-Thérèse, QC – Monte-Cristo
Nov 3 – Sherbrooke, QC – Magog
Nov 4 – Trois-Rivières, QC – Thrashfest
Nov 25 – Lévis, QC – Le Corsaire†
Nov 26 – Drummondville, QC – TBA

For more info:

http://www.insurrectionmetal.com
http://www.facebook.com/insurrectionmetal
https://www.galyrecords.com
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-ayQ

About:

Assembled in 2003 to infiltrate, build and destroy, Gatineau, QC’s INSURRECTION is an aural onslaught assaulting witnesses in both languages of French and English. Known for blending calculated technicality with a signature mixture of merciless death metal, the band has emerged to be one of the most prominent Eastern Canadian metal bands.

“We are a hybrid of the best and the worst that the metal underground has to offer, completely familiar, yet hard to pin down, better categorized as the many oddly familiar faces that death metal can take.”says band founder and vocalist Stef Jomphe.

Their 2009 debut release ‘Prologue’ gave true life to their monstrosity, the formation launched their second release 2010′s ‘Fracture’, a dark prophecy of unforgivable times and a brutal soundtrack to the fall of man. It pushed the limits with every outing, creating Insurrection to become more than the sum of its parts, but a merciless abomination.

In 2013, their third album ‘Prototype’ produced by Topon Das (Fuck The Facts) was unleashed on Quebec label Galy Records and another well acclaimed brutal assault that converted the unwitting to their legion.

Pushing development to blasphemous levels and quickly spreading their notoriety to areas of Quebec and Ontario. INSURRECTION continues to expand and modulate to corrupt the entire East coast of Canada returning with their new album “Extraction”. A ten track aberration, ready to shock and blast fans to the next life, the album is produced by Pierre Rémillard at Wild Studio (Cryptopsy, Obliveon, Anonymus, Voivod, Krisiun, Ghoulunatics, Despised Icon, Beneath the Massacre, Gorguts, Martyr, etc) and features guest vocals from Bruno Bernier (Obliveon) on “Data Extracted … End Transmission”. The album is slated for release on October 6, 2017 via Galy Records.

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“Insurrection play a groovy type of death metal that’s equal parts Dying Fetus, Decapitated and Lamb of God.”  – Metal Sucks 

“Head-banging, crushing riffs are the name of the game throughout Prototype, starting with the aptly titled “Abattoir,” which slashes and chops its way through speedy, thrash-esque rhythms and machine-gun drums. “The Chronophobes” adds some technical twists, as well as a more unpredictable structure, while highlight “Checkmate” balances intense grooves and an abundance of fierce, grimy riffs. The album features lyrics in both French and English, adding more interest to the vocals, which range from deep gutturals to high-pitched shrieks…it’s a well-executed, strong release.” – Exclaim!

““Prototype” is the band’s third record, and it’s packed full of jaw-dropping metal brilliance. It’s as solid a death metal record as I’ve heard in the last little while, and it makes me proud – because it’s always good to see something great come out of your hometown.” – Bloody Underrated

“If you are a fan of vigorous and crushing guitar riffs and Growls that are strong enough to make your ears bleed then you need to check this album out. A huge and very successful aspect about this album is the fact that there are songs in both English and French. Even if you can only understand a few lyrics in French like me you will easily surpass this fact and be simply drawn in by the technical Death Metal display that Insurrection puts on in this album.” – Kingston Music Reviews

“One of many great things about the album is the mix of English and French sung batterings upon the senses, the mix adding extra pleasing flavour and texture as shown through the likes of Sueurs Froides, where the bass of Girard reaches into its primal depths to forge a rabid predatory voice to its sound, and the virulently swarming Trois Minutes De Carnage, the track a magnetic pestilence with senses licking grooves and acidic enticement around thumping rhythmic incitement commanding the emotions and imagination.” – Ring Master Review

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0 Metal Temple – Divinity – The Immortalist ” “The Immortalist” is a highly recommended album for those who are hearing DIVINITY for the first time and for those who have listened to them since “Allegory.” It is truly a divine, powerful experience. I think I may be in love.”

  • September 26, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Divinity

“The Immortalist” is a highly recommended album for those who are hearing DIVINITY for the first time and for those who have listened to them since “Allegory.” It is truly a divine, powerful experience.  I think I may be in love.

http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/d_2/divinity-the_2.htm

0 PureGrainAudio – [Photos & Show Review] – Striker w/ Dark Tranquillity, Warbringer @ Mod Club Theatre (Toronto, ON) on September 18, 2017

  • September 26, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Striker

http://puregrainaudio.com/photos/dark-tranquillity-w-warbringer-striker-mod-club-theatre-toronto-on-on-september-18-2017-photos-show-review

0 NEWS: Do Ya Love 80’s Video Games… Watch Ottawa’s HELLBROS New Video “Feed It” + Offer Free Download

  • September 26, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Hellbros · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 26, 2017

 

Do Ya Love 80’s Video Games… Watch Ottawa’s HELLBROS New Video “Feed It” + Offer Free Download

After a great summer of playing festivals such as PouzzaFest, FuseFest and Beau’s OktoberFest, Ottawa, ON’s loud, wild and heavy anthemic rock n’rollers HELLBROS have a new music video especially for those 80’s video game lovers… Duck Hunt, Space Invaders anyone..? The video is for their new fist pumping stage diving single “Feed It” that is slated to be on HELLBROS‘ upcoming album “Take The Animal” that they will be hitting the studio in November to record and plan to release in 2018. “Take The Animal” will be the follow up to their 2016 self-titled album debut on French label Bad Reputation, which was a compilation of their two previous self-releases, 2011’s full length album ‘Good Time Machine’ and their 2015 EP ‘Calling All Giants’.

Frontman Peter Jurt comments on the video:

“It’s homage to our love of the 80’s; a bump of sunset strip sleaze with a sprinkle of thrash metal.”

Watch “Feed It” at the following link:

The track is also available for FREE download or Pay What Ya Want via their Bandcamp at the following link: https://hellbros.bandcamp.com/track/feed-it

Their self-titled album is available for online purchase at the following link here and can be heard at the following stream link here.

For more info:
http://www.hellbros.net/
http://www.facebook.com/hellbros
http://www.twitter.com/ihearthellbros
http://www.youtube.com/hellbrosTV

BIO:

Straight outta Canada’s capital, Ottawa Ontario, Hellbros are anything but a bunch of latte sipping civil servants. Instead they spend their time crafting loud, belligerent rock n roll with heaps of attitude. Brothers Peter Jurt (vocals, guitar) & Christian Jurt (guitar) along with childhood friends Josh Roy (drums, vocals) and Mat ‘Spag’ Collins (bass, vocals) create the high-energy quartet that blast out “loud, wild and heavy, excellent stuff as you’d like to point your bucket of beer to the sky while screaming and shouting alongside brothers and sisters during a nightly wild party” – Metal To Infinity

2015 began a great year for the Hellbros, they signed with Bad Reputation Records (Fr) and released their 3rd album, ‘Self Titled’, on September 15th in Europe. A follow up to their debut full length album ‘Goodtime Machine’, which took home the fan voted best rock/hard rock album of the year in the 2012 Independent Music Awards. They once again teamed up with engineer and co-producer Dean Hadjichristou and mixer Riccardo ‘Paso’ Pasini for this album.

November 2015 Hellbros released an unofficial anthem during the Grey Cup week for the Ottawa Redblacks CFL football team. The song entitled, “We’re All Redblacks” was debuted on TSN1200 radio. “Pretty strong effort!, well sung, well performed.” – JR TGOR Show The song was also picked up by Ottawa’s Classic Rock station Chez 106.1 – “Hellbros getting us all in the mood for the Ottawa Redblacks game!” – Woody (Chez 106)

In June 2016, Hellbros headed overseas for a run of shows in Europe that brought them to Belgium, France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands. Just like Hellbros latest album their shows will start off with a “hardrock-like ‘heeeeeell yeaaah!’” and just like it does on their album it will set the tone for the rest of the show. So hold on to your butts.

Hellbros Highlights:

Main Stage Opening Act for Monster Truck, Alice Cooper and Iron Maiden at Ottawa Bluesfest, “I think these guys are going to be loudest band so far today. Dammit they look pretty frigging cool.” – Scotty Lear (106.9 The Bear) introducing Hellbros at Bluesfest.
– Goodtime Machine LP received Rock/Hardrock Album of the Year – Independent Music Awards
– Multiple Cross Canada Tours (Performed in all Canadian provinces except Newfoundland)
– Reached over 17,500 Song Downloads (Itunes, Tunecore & Bandcamp)

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0 Sentinel Daily – Mason – Impervious

  • September 26, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · MASON

this really is thrash in its truest essence. If you were around when thrash first broke all those years ago, you have to listen to this record. You’ll be flabbergasted how tracks like Tears of Tragedy and The Afterlife make you feel just like you did in 1984-86, so effectively has the band captured the very essence of what thrash metal should look, smell and, most importantly, sound like.

http://www.sentineldaily.com.au/mason-impervious-label/

0 HEAVY METAL HEAVEN – Last Bullet – 80-69-64

  • September 26, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Last Bullet

http://heavenofheavymetal.blogspot.ca/2017/09/last-bullet-80-69-64-EP.html

0 Metal Underground – Decatur – Pit Stories: Meeting Heavy Metal Icons

  • September 26, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Decatur

http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=137104

0 NEWS: Montreal Psych Rock A DEVIL’S DIN Album Premiere “One Hallucination Under God” via It’s Psychedelic Baby Mag; Album Due Out September 29th

  • September 26, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Uncategorized

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 26, 2017

 

For fans of Ghost, Syd Barrett/Floyd, Psych-era Beatles, Early Sabbath,

70’s prog: Yes, King Crimson, etc, QOTSA, Tool, My Bloody Valentine

Montreal Psych Rock A DEVIL’S DIN Album Premiere “One Hallucination Under God” via Psychedelic Baby Mag

Album Due Out September 29th

Montreal psych rock trio A Devil’s Din will be releasing third studio album “One Hallucination Under God” this coming Friday, September 29th and before it officially drops, the band has teamed up with It’s Psychedelic Baby Mag for the exclusive full stream, which can be heard at the following link: http://www.psychedelicbabymag.com/2017/09/a-devils-din-one-hallucination-under.html

Dave Lines vocalist / guitarist comments:

“If I had to describe the album in one word it would be: fun. There are plenty of head-boppin’ moments and there’s a really nice flow that takes you from earth to the stars and back in less than an hour. We got sweet fuzzed-out guitar tones, harmonies, melodies, hooks…and gongs! It’s a nice ride. And embedded throughout are certain words and phrases designed to elicit new ideas, widen the field of perception, and inspire a more cosmic outlook on life. Which is also fun. Especially on acid. It’s an incredible place to be as an artist: creatively free, without any limitations, so we can offer the world our fun and fuzzy freakadelic rock music.”  

“One Hallucination Under God” follows the band’s two previous albums “Skylight” (2016) and “One Day All This Will Be Yours” (2011). The band is the psychedelic brainchild of UK-born Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist David Lines; joined on his creative journey by disciple of the Rickenbaker bass Thomas Chollet, and virtuoso drummer Dom Salameh.

They are a trio of sonic alchemists that together create a chemical wedding of cosmic chords, constantly seeking the philosopher’s stone of the perfect psychedelic song…and as we all know, it’s not the journey…it’s the trip, which they certainly do well taking listeners on a ride to the center of the psyche with their superb mind-expanding music created for all the right reasons. The band is inspired by The Beatles (66,67), Syd Barret-era Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Byrds.

“One Hallucination Under God” will be available on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, Bandcamp as of September 29th, 2017 .

Music Videos:

“Home” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHmMML5USgY

“Eternal Now”- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huP81bPEO38

Track Listing:
1. Eternal Now (3:25)
2. Brave New World (4:26)
3. Nearly Normal (4:06)
4. Home (5:15)
5. Who You Are (5:03)
6. Where Do We Go (5:04)
7. One Hallucination Under God (4:10)
8. Sea of Time (5:18)
9. Evolution (5:01)
Album Length: 41:50

A Devil’s Din is:
Dave Lines, Guitar/Keyboards/Vocals
Tom G. Stout, Bass/Guitar/Vocals
Dom Salameh, Drums/Perc/Vocals

Show Dates:
Sept 29 – Montreal, QC – L’Escogriffe (CD Release Party) – info
For more info:
https://www.adevilsdin.com

EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-aAf

(bio written by Steve Earles)

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“There’s a really adventurous but relaxing sound to One Hallucination Under God. Kicking off with the trippy & mind-warping rock melody of Brave New World. It’s a start that will put a big smile on the face thanks to the feel-good vocals & hooky guitar riffs.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Headbanging Life

“Rock ’n’ roll on the timeless precipice of psychedelic, progressive, transgressive danger. Be warned.”  –Lorraine Carpenter, Montreal Mirror/ Cult Mtl

“This trio reminded me of a psychedelic, more-progressive version of Black Sabbath. ” – Bucketlist Music Reviews

“I love to take a trip back into the glorious sounds of vintage psychedelic rock music and I would honestly suggest you do the same.” – Merchants of Air

“easy listening, sit back and enjoy the ride.” – Kats Metal Litter Box

“the band has one very important thing! Good songs. And even more special, great lyrics.” – ProgShine

“If you like old Jefferson Airplane, Yellow Submarine era Beatles and the like then you should dig the hell out of A Devil’s Din. I found it to be a lot of fun.” – Thy Demons Be Scribblin

” really love a great power trio, and A Devil’s Din is a power trio that sound like a 5 piece. The record is good listening, with some songs needing undivided attention due to the poetic lyrical content. With that being said, Skylight is a record with many layers and deserves many listens.” – Slickster Magazine

“Skylight is driven with hooks, and melodies and sprawling lead playing. I bet seeing these guys play live in an open air festival would be quite the experience.” – Kingston Music Reviews

“Drawing from Cream, Syd Barrett Pink Floyd, and all points in between, A Devil’s Din has reminded us how beautiful music once was.” – Glacially Musical

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0 EPK – Vvon Dogma I – Communion (EP) (2017)

  • September 26, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Vvon Dogma I

EPK – Vvon Dogma I – Communion (EP) (2017)

For fans of Experimental Prog Funk Djent, Animals As Leaders, Felix Martin, Plini

Release Date: October 27, 2017

Label: Self-Release

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“It sounds like Cynic mixed with The Algorithm, Last Chance To Reason, and others. It’s a shame this is only an EP, because I wand so much more.” – Metal Injection

“It’s very much a ‘thinking outside of the box’ type of EP, with many different instruments and musical styles blended together.” – PureGrainAudio

“Chaoth (Frederick Filiatrault) is undoubtedly a member of the ranks of the most outstanding Canadian musicians.” – Silence-Magazin

“We may have the arrival of a whole new genre or style of music with what’s happening here from Montreal, Quebec’s Vvon Dogma I. Having just released the “Communion” EP in recent days, the music contained upon it is quite forward thinking progressive metal at its roots.” – Riff Relevant

“Chaoth is a M-A-S-T-E-R at what he does on the bass. At not a single point does he sink to the lower three strings, to prove how djent he can be, for more than ten seconds, and never does he get too noodly to enjoy what’s going on. The guy can fuckin’ PLAY a bass…What I immediately noticed with the Communion EP was that all the songs (there are four) sounded really well rounded… what it SOUNDS like is the unholy child of Les Claypool and Meshuggah. Just picture that for a second.” – Blood Rock Media

“Vvon Dogma I’s new EP has more than twice as many bass strings than tracks…an explosive look at Frederick Filliatrault’s new project, one that he conceived almost entirely as an excuse to write with his nine-string bass. Yep. Nine strings. On a bass…the Canadian band’s debut starts them off strong.” – All About The Rock
“a very unique EP.” – Games, Braaains & A Headbanging Life

“Vvon Dogma I really makes you feel that there is a well planned progression that aims to make you go through different stages until you reach a safe place” – RTMB Music

“”Communion projects a cocktail of Creative Rock and Metal of outstanding quality that will appeal to the connoisseur of all things out there in prog and avant-garde space. This is some wild shit. And does the RMR office suite like wild? Damn straight we do. And so should you – get some.” – Rock Music Raider

“This is a band that have managed to create their own brand of odd progressive metal…This is a band that does to djent what Claypool does to funk and Patton does to rock and metal. An out there and challenging affair, and most likely with more of a niche appeal due to that. But those who get it will enjoy this stuff immensely.” – Progressor

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Release Date: October 27, 2017
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Hush (1:25)
2. Communion (4:24)
3. Lithium Blue (4:52)
4. The Mask (4:03)
EP Length: 14:45

EP Credits:
– All songs performed by: ChaotH and Vvon Dogma I
– All songs written by: ChaotH
– Produced by: Blaise Borboen 
– Mixed by: Blaise Borboen
– Mastered by: Jef Fortin at Badass Studio
– Album Artwork by: Kevin Alexander
– Members of SOCAN (working on that)
– Canadian Content: MAPL

Vvon Dogma I are pioneers and trailblazers, eschewing moribund genre categorizations to create music both strange and beautiful, to misquote Shakespeare: ‘something unique this way comes’.

Inspired by artists as diverse as Radiohead, Meshuggah, Deftones, James Blake, Jean Baudin, Die Antwoord, Clint Mansell, Igorrr, Arvo Part and Hans Zimmer, Vvon Dogma I’s creative lynchpin Frederick Filiatrault aka ChaotH formerly of Unexpect explains his new band’s unusual name.

“Vvon Dogma I is an expression that I created that means to me the second incarnation of any entity, the evolution from one state of being to another one that is infinitely more powerful or conscious or evolved. Either it being through death when you leave your body to become pure soul, or a larger societal level where we are leaving the naivety and simplicity of the modern era and stepping into a more complex and conscious 21st century world. Vvon Dogma I is that moment when you step into your second incarnation and become infinitely more conscious”

Fredrick was driven to form Vvon Dogma I when his previous band Unexpect parted ways. He had to find the right musicians and he had to create these songs in order to find inner peace.

“The songs were like living entities needing to be drawn into our world. The music is so original it is hard for me to categorise and it will definitely challenge music fans, but ultimately I think it will satisfy them beyond what any generic band copying what has gone before ever could.”

Frederick hopes the fans will get something truly special from the music that is a blend of everything he is musically and is definitely more accessible than what he has done in the past.

“I wanted to feature my freak instrument of a nine-string bass. It is often a Frankenstein of bits and pieces of writing. But I also want people to know it’s not about shredding or anything. I wanted to see how I could apply this weird playing style in a musically accessible venue. My art is song writing plus arranging and the 9 string is only one aspect of it. I find it definitely adds an interesting flavor. Hopefully people will see it for what it is as a whole.”

Vvon Dogma I’s debut EP “Communion” features four tracks experimenting with elements of prog, djent, funk, and electronic sampling to create a sound truly all their own. Their first single, the EP’s title track, is a trip for the true lovers of outside the box thinking, bashing the low ends with a pummeling and dominating 9 string bass accompanied by the ripping of an 8 string guitar along with some morbid electronic samples for good measure. “Communion” will definitely get the true avant-garde tech musicians anticipating more with the small taster.

Vvon Dogma I’s EP “Communion” is due out October 27th and available for pre-order on the band’s bandcamp here with immediate download of EP title track.

Vvon Dogma I is: 
Frederick Filiatrault aka ChaotH – 9 String Bass
Blaise B. Léonard – Synths and Violin
Yoan Marier-Proulx – 8 String Guitar
Kevin Alexander – Drumz

Sponsors are: Bee Basses, Los Cabos Drumsticks 

0 EPK – Sound Storm – Vertigo (2017) (Vertigo Records)

  • September 26, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Sound Storm (Rockshots Records)

Sound Storm – Vertigo (2017)

Release Date: North America – October 13, 2017 | Europe – December 2, 2016

Label: Rockshots Records

Distribution: MVD Entertainment Group    

For fans of Nightwish, Epica, Kamelot, Wintersun

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“What you have is a forward looking, very deep and multi-layered progressive album that draws a just bit on past works.” – Metal Underground (Review Vertigo)

“Vertigo offers something really impressive, it is great symphonic power metal with some forward thinking meaning that they sound very fresh and exciting. The arrangements, the songs, everything is great on this album and I don’t think it has any weaknesses – not any worth mentioning anyway. I find this to be very appealing and when it comes to making symphonic power metal I think you will have to look very long and very hard to find anything that rivals these guys.” Hallowed

““Vertigo” is a very accomplished album with great thought given to the music and the lyrics, as well as the atmospheric nature of the record. As in most Symphonic Metal albums, this album features blistering lead guitar work and choir vocals. Operatic vocals and cello melodies are incorporated to give an epic feel to the tracks. However, this album varies from other albums of similar sounding bands due to the band’s commitment towards, not only aural gratification, but also the way they set about creating a visual tapestry with their tunes.” – Metal Temple

“Each song on itself is a masterpiece filled with symphonic and power metal parts accompanied by great guitar riffs and solo’s. To complete the picture with songs like “Metamorphosis” they each tell their own story and yet when they are put together they show us the world of Gabriel the main character…This album is by far one of the best ones to come out in a while, it has the whole package a story, skilled band members, great producing and it’s as original as it can.” – Grimm Gent (Review Vertigo)

“Sound Storm may seem an epic power metal band. Occasionally, they emit a vicious edge. The compelling melodies of singing and guitar work cannot be counted on one hand. Everything is accompanied by a lot of electronic and symphonic pieces. After a brief intro ‘The Dragonfly’ sounds like a fairytale splendor with its many different styles and parts. Everything is brought with a good dose of bombast.” – Lords of Metal (Review Vertigo)

“Like Parmigianino painting a beautiful landscape in the 1500’s, Sound Storm paints its own masterpiece with each band member adding broad strokes to the soundscape of ‘Immortalia.'” – Metal Underground (Review Immortalia)

“VERTIGO EUROPEAN AND UK TOUR 2017”

Set 30 – Rattenloch-Herdorf (GER)
Oct 1 – Le Midland , Ex-Select, Lille (FRA)
Oct 3 – The Robin 2, Bilston (UK)
Oct 4 – The Underworld Camden, London (UK)
Oct 5 – The Diamond, Sutton in Ashfield (UK)
Oct 6 – The Snooty Fox, Wakefield (UK)
Oct 7 – Official 13th Note, Glasgow (UK)
Oct 9 – Titans Club, Lens (BE)
Oct 13 – JAILBREAK LiveClub, Rome (IT)*
Oct 14 – CG – Comunità Giovanile, Busto Arsizio (IT)*
Oct 20 – Exenzia Rock-Club, Prato (IT)*
Oct 21 – Arci Tom, Mantova (IT)*
Oct 27 – ROCK OUT, Cazzago S.M. (IT)*
Oct 31 – PADIGLIONE 14 – Special Halloween party, Torino (IT)*
* Sound Storm only

 

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[Download Album Lyrics] Release Date:
Label: Rockshots Records
Distribution: MVD Entertainment GroupTrack Listing:
1. Vertigo (1:17)
2. The Dragonfly (6:17)
3. Metamorphosis (5:01)
4. Forsaken (5:32)
5. Original Sin (5:58)
6. The Ocean (5:34)
7. Spiral (4:00)
8. Gemini (6:06)
9. Alice (3:46)
10. The Last Breath (7:59)
Album Length: 51:35Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Sound Storm
• All songs written by: Sound Storm
• Produced by: Sound Storm
• Mixed by: Joost Van Den Broek
• Mastered by: Joost Van Den Broek
• Album Artwork by: Gustavo Sazes

Album Band Line Up:
Fabio Privitera (Vocals)
Valerio Sbriglione (Lead Guitar)
Massimiliano Flak (Bass)
Elena Crolle (Keyboards)
Sascha Blackice (Rhythm Guitar)
Alessandro Bissa (Drums)

Live Band Line Up:
Fabio Privitera (Vocals)
Valerio Sbriglione (Lead Guitar)
Massimiliano Flak (Bass)
Elena Crolle (Keyboards)
Sascha Blackice (Rhythm Guitar)
Mattia Rubino (Drums)Discography:
2017 – Vertigo
2016 – The Dragonfly (single)
2012 – Immortalia
2009 – Twilight Opera
2007 – Northern Wilderness (EP)
2005 – The Storm Is Coming (Demo)

 

Shared Stage with:
Epica, Haggard, Blind Guardian, Therion, Tristania, Arkona

 

Tours and Fests:

2017 – Headlining European tour (October)
2017 – Metal for Emergency Fest (IT)
2017 – Rock Inn Somma Fest (IT)
2016 – Lucca Comics and Games (IT) “Vertigo” Release party – Halloween night
2014/15 – Dragonfest tour w/ Haggard
2013 – European tour w/ Therion and Arkona
2012 – European tour w/Tristania
2012 – Live w/ Epica @ Velvet, Rimini (IT)

 

Corporate Sponsors / Artist Endorsements:
Overload Guitars and Basses
Phaze Clothing / Golden Steampunk
 

 L-R – Alessandro Bissa (Drums) | Sascha Blackice (Guitar) | Massimiliano Flak (Bass) | Valerio Sbriglione (Guitar) | Elena Crolle (Keyboards) Bottom L-R: | Fabio Privitera (Voice) | Photo Credit – Lele Digital Artist (www.leledigitalartist.com)

Sound Storm was founded in 2002 in Turin, a city in the north west of Italy. The band started composing their own material, with the first three or four tracks finished by the end of 2003.

After two self-released titles (“The Storm is coming…” – Demo, 2005 – and “Northern Wilderness” – EP, 2007 -), in 2008 the band released their debut album “Twilight Opera”, which has an incredible high quality production, strings section and a 9-pieces choir.
The album was mastered at Finnvox Studios by Mika Jussila and released worldwide by Rising Records (UK).

In summer 2010, Sound Storm toured Mexico for the first time: the band played 11 gigs across the country with incredible success and hundreds of people attending each show.

In 2012, Sound Storm signed a worldwide deal with Scarlet Records for the release of their album ‘Immortalia’. That chapter marked another important milestone for the band, mixing their wide range of influences in a piece of work perfectly balanced between powerful guitars, magnificent symphonic choirs, gothic atmospheres and baroque melodies. 

Recorded, mixed and mastered at Metal House Studio by Ettore Rigotti (Disarmonia Mundi), ‘Immortalia’ is a stunning concept album on the quest for eternal life, an amazing journey through literature, poetry and history, a collection of songs linked together by the common theme of the immortality of the soul. The evocative artwork was handled by Felipe Machado Franco (Blind Guardian, Rhapsody Of Fire). ‘Immortalia’ was released August 28th, 2012. 

Shortly after the band supported Norwegian Gothic Metal veterans Tristania on their European tour. At the end of 2012, Sound Storm also toured Italy with Epica and Haggard.

The “Immortalia tour” continued into to 2013, first with some headlining shows across Italy, then with some international festivals and at the end of the year another tour all over Europe again.

The “Rock Opera Unveiled” tour took place in December of 2013 featuring Therion, Arkona, Sound Storm, The Devil and hit the best stages all over Europe, including the “Eindhoven Metal Meeting” festival.

Between 2014 and 2015, Sound Storm got on another European tour with the German Metal Orchestra Haggard: The “Symphonic Autumn/Winter Blast” tour and the “Dragonfest” tour,  kicking off in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia for a total of 15 shows across the best European clubs.

After several line-up changes between 2014 and 2015, the band eventually found a top-quality team by recruiting Elena Crolle on keyboards, Alessandro Bissa (Vision Divine, Labyrinth) on drums, Sascha Blackice on the rhythm guitar and Fabio Privitera as lead singer.

“Vertigo” is the new band’s latest album, created with an extra purpose than “simple” music.
Besides being a top-quality album for the compositions and the production – it was produced in the Netherlands at “Sandlane Recording Facilities” with Joost Van Den Broek (Epica, Ayreon, Xandria etc) who worked with the band from the first moment of conception.

“Vertigo” is something more than a metal album, the music has a cinematic purpose. It’s a mindful screenplay born across two years of hard work. The music itself required a strong video addition to the project, and this lead the band to start collaborating with a cinematic crew, involved for the development of the whole concept.

The overall concept of “Vertigo” is a Victorian – steam punk story, firstly based on Dante’s Inferno idea and then developed to a more psychological/introspective way. Gabriel is the main character of the story, an unsuccessful composer who becomes a scientist, starting a war against his troubled mind and forcing himself to destroy everything beloved. The only handhold seems to be a mystic dragonfly, leading Gabriel among the floors of a huge spiral staircase.

Being the same as the production, also the “live” feature is a basic aspect of the concept: the band intends to represent a sort of live-musical, with a massive use of cinematic elements (video, fireworks, pyros, led lights etc) and the transposition of the fiction into reality.

The official release party of the whole project took place at “Lucca Comics & Games”, the largest comics and video games convention in Europe, where Sound Storm was headlining the main stage on Halloween. The show has been entirely filmed for a future DVD release.

“VERTIGO” was released in Europe on December 2, 2016 and will be released in North America on October 13th via Rockshots Records. “Vertigo” has been nominated for Album of The Year/ Top album in many reviews/magazines/webzines, in Italy, Sweden, The Netherlands, Germany, Austria.

Videos taken from “VERTIGO”:
PROLOGUE (PILOT EPISODE) “Vertigo/The Dragonfly”: https://youtu.be/NibjCiKv2mo

OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: “Metamorphosis” https://youtu.be/SGVJtc2YV6w
OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO ANIMATION “Original Sin”: https://youtu.be/m-A1cNYzv5Y

 
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