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0 Rockshots Records – Symphonic Metal MARBLE’s First Single “Theater Is My Essence” Off New Album “T.I.M.E.” Out Nov 2024

  • August 9, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Marble (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 9, 2024

Symphonic Metal MARBLE’s First Single “Theater Is My Essence”

New Album “T.I.M.E.” Out November 2024 via Rockshots Records

After the excellent reception of the previous album ‘S.A.V.E.’, whose lyrics were centered on the deadly sins and theological virtues, the Italian melodic metal band MARBLE returns to the scene with a new, even more, compact and more ambitious album, the third seal of the band from Mortara (North Italy). ’T.I.M.E.’ revolves around female characters in the history of Western theatre, marking the time in the stylistic evolution of stage performances, starting with the ancient Greek tragedy of Euripides, passing through the British theatre of William Shakespeare, to the Russian social revolution of Anton Čechov, and on to the modern American theatre of Samuel Beckett.

The sextet, with an unchanged lineup and still led by the voice of Eleonora Travaglino, exploits the singer’s years of experience as a theatre actress, bringing to the compositions a heartfelt and dense interpretation that also makes use of important guests such as Ivan Adami (Stranger Vision) on “The Jester Duplicity”, Clode (Tethra) who offers his growl on “Heliosyncrasy” and “Theater Is My Essence”, and finally an entire choir for “Smile In Decay”.

The alternations between tight blast beats and melodic openings are the hallmark of Marble’s sound, focusing on the album ‘T.I.M.E.’ on vocal arrangements and melodic interlocks between guitars and keyboards. The album was produced by the band itself and mixed by Marco Zanibelli (Myriads Lights) at SunDowner Studio and stunning cover artwork by Greek artist Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design (Kamelot, Evergrey, Amaranthe, Suffocation etc.).

“We are proud to present ‘T.I.M.E.’, an album that for us means a leap forward in the composition of music and lyrics. The connection of the songs linked by the thread of theatre is a special concept and we are sure it will hit the mark with some really powerful tracks. Eleonora’s multiple vocal lines are set over a powerful rhythmic base, reminiscent of names such as Nevermore and Evergrey, perfectly set against articulate guitar solos and keyboard arrangements that fill out the sound, all set to Norman Ceriotti’s fast and precise drumming.” adds the band.

Today, the band presents their first single, “Theater Is My Essence”, which is the song that creates the acronym of the album title. It is a very rhythmic song with a heavy guitar sound but with a symphonic and piano arrangement that adds depth to the piece. Eleonora sings about her relationship with the theater, as she has also been an actress for a very long time, how the theater has been her lifeline and escape route and has allowed her to finally be herself wearing the masks of the characters on stage. The growls performed on the track are by guest Clode of the doom metal band Tethra.

Let the curtain rise and immerse yourself in MARBLE’s music.

Listen to “Theater Is My Essence” at the following links:

Music Video – https://youtu.be/XnhMWxwjpyM

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Digital – https://lnk.to/MG4bMr​

“T.I.M.E.” is due out on November 8th, 2024 from Rockshots Records and is available for pre-order at https://shop.rockshots.eu/en/cd/6947-marble-time.html​

Track Listing:​
1. Through The Veil
2. The Jester Duplicity
3. The Sleepless King
4. Face of Deceit
5. Aftermath
6. Voice Of Awareness
7. The Garden Of Despair
8. Heliosyncrasy
9. Smile In Decay
10. Theater Is My Essence

MARBLE – T.I.M.E. Credits
ELEONORA TRAVAGLINO – Vocals
PAUL BERETTA – Lead Guitars
OMAR GORNATI – Guitars
JACOPO MARCHESI – Keyboards
DANIEL FLEBA – Bass
NORMAN CERIOTTI – Drums
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guest appearances:
IVAN ADAMI – male vocals on “The Jester Duplicity”
CLODE TETHRA – growling vocals on “Heliosyncrasy” and “Theater Is My Essence”
GRUPPO VOCALE “CALLIRIDE” – vocal ensemble on “Smile In Decay”
DAVID MELLER – Voice Actor in “Through The Veil”
MARTA COMEGLIO – theatrical and lyrics consulting
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“T.I.M.E.” was recorded by Daniel Fleba
Drums track recorded by Norman Ceriotti
Mixed and mastered by Marco Zanibelli at SunDowner studio
Executive Producer Mark Fleba
all songs written and arranged by Marble
Photography by Daniele Piedinovi, Andrea Perfumo e Mauro Bastianel
Album Artwork by Giannis Nakos at Remedy Art Design

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.marbleheavymetal.com
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“MARBLE spielen versiert und sind um Abwechslung sehr bemüht, insbesondere wenn es harscher wird brechen die Italiener auch mal aus dem typischen Melodic Metal aus.” – Metal.de
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“La band ha una proposta musicale interessante, che percorre la strada delle sonorità moderne ma senza mai rinunciare alla melodia, pensate a una commistione tra metal melodico e rock moderno che in alcuni passaggi musicali ricorre a elementi progressive.” – Loudandproud.it
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“Sonorità accattivanti e moderne, che rivelano gusto compositivo e conoscenza del genere per una produzione potente e una pièce strumentale davvero rocciosa;” – Heavymetalwebzine.it
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“an irrepressible mix of heavy guitar riffs, powerful aggressiveness, amazing guitar solos, surprising keyboard harmonies and original technical rhythms by Paul Beretta and Omar Gornati on the guitars, Jacopo Marchesi on keyboards, Daniel Fleba on bass and Norman Ceriotti on drums, blended with frontwoman Eleonora Travaglino’s breathtaking, catchy melodies and epic choruses” – The Headbanging Moose
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“i Marble hanno fatto un lavoro pulito, con le sue peculiarità e personalità abbastanza chiare. Si sentono chiaramente le loro radici e chi li ha ispirati, tuttavia propongono una musica discretamente articolata e ragionata, non scritta in cinque minuti insomma.Consigliati a chi ama sonorità oscure, ma comunque potenti e dirette.” – Metalwave.it
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“Melodic songs alternate with progressive ones. In addition, there are excursions into the extreme metal area. This should appeal to a wide audience.” – Metalheads Forever Magazine
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0 Stillbirth Records/ Gore House Prod. – ONCHOCERCIASIS ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY New EP “The Fallen Lament” Out On Cassette and CD

  • August 9, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Onchocerciasis Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (2024) (Gore House Productions) · Onchocerciasis Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (Gore House Productions)

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Montreal, QC – August 9, 2024

Quebec City’s ONCHOCERCIASIS ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY New EP “The Fallen Lament” Out On Cassette and CD

New EP “The Fallen Lament” Out Now! Digital, CD and Cassette From Stillbirth Records / Gore House Productions

L – R – The Popuko – Guitars, Drums, Bass, Backing Vocals, Alice Simard – Guitars, Drums, Jesse Agiomamitis – Vocals

Quebec City, Canada’s Onchocerciasis Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (OxE) is excited to announce the physical release (Cassette / CD) of their latest EP “The Fallen Lament” available as of August 9, 2024, from Stillbirth Records / Gore House Productions (SBR is a GHP sublabel). Fans can now get their hands on this highly anticipated record, featuring the band’s signature blend of brutal death metal and cosmic horror themes. With artwork done by The Popuko and lyrics detailed in the booklet, this is a sleek addition to any brutal collection. Vocalist Jesse Agiomamitis comments:

“Playing this style of music does lend itself to writing lyrics with darker themes than most other genres, but I’m not afraid to write some lyrics that you might not typically see in our genre. A lot of the lyrics on this record may seem superficial and seemingly not serve a purpose beyond being some words in a booklet, but there are quite a few tracks on this record where what I’m saying has some deeper meaning to me personally, once you strip that veil of obscurity.”

This record marks the longest gap between releases for OxE, which isn’t something they had in mind, but great art can’t be rushed out the door. They are certain that this record will be everything fans have wanted and then some because it certainly was for them.

“The Fallen Lament” EP showcases artwork by The Popuko, who captures the essence of the music’s dark and intricate themes. The album reflects a fascination with the concept of a newborn calamity, brought forth by stranger machinations unbeknownst to us. It’s a cosmic horror vibe, suitable for fans of Deathspell Omega, Defeated Sanity, and Enmity.

“The Fallen Lament” is available on CD, Cassette, and digitally from Stillbirth Records / Gore House Productions at https://orcd.co/the-fallen-lament​

Track Listing:​
1. The Fallent Lament; Paralytikus Ascends
(1:21)
2. Warmth of the Womb (3:31)
3. Stult Carnality (2:29)
4. Facial Gutting (ft. guest vocals Kiryu Zhang – Dehumanizing Itatrian Worship) (2:59)
EP Length: 10:21

Line Up:​
Alice Simard – Guitars, Drums
Jesse Agiomamitis – Vocals
The Popuko – Guitars, Drums, Bass, Backing Vocals

More info: ​Gorehouseproductions.com​ | Facebook.com/OnchoOfficial | Instagram.com/onchocerciasis_official​

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“It’s brutal as fuck, but it’s also explores the entire bouquet of sick creativity extreme music has to offer. The Fallen Lament is fun. It’s violent and it loves to blur boundaries between already scummy, disgusting genres.” – Vox & Hops Metal Podcast
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“This EP is definitely for the lovers of the extreme – fans of Deathspell Omega, Defeated Sanity, and Ulcerate will dig the fuck out of this record. So will fans of Dehumanizing Itatrian Worship, whose Kiryu Zhang contributes vocals on the last track of the EP, ‘Facial Gutting’. 9/10” – Ever Metal
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“The tracks revolve around blast beats and slams with some truly impressive breakdowns on display. Lyrics are themed around many different influences including mental health issues that have plagued the bands members, anime and video games making for an interesting read. In essence this EP provides a really promising preview of things to come for this band, who have the potential based on this evidence of creating something special.” – The Razor’s Edge
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“OxE are a different beast, very heavy and extreme but different to most bands of this ilk. The best way to describe them would be like Mortician, but with slam riffs! They have that downtuned bass that trawls the depths of hell with its tone and razor-sharp guitars, frantic programmed drums and some seriously deranged vocals. The tracks are short and sweet, the whole EP only goes on for ten minutes twenty one secs but in that time, you feel so bludgeoned and battered listening to it that it feels much longer, almost like you are succumbing to some exquisite torture!| – The Razor’s Edge
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“primal and brutal variety of dramatic and booming extreme metal ” – The Viking in the Wilderness
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“Brutal gore death grind metal with pig squeally vox” – 89.9 WORT FM – The Moshpit (Madison, WI)

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0 Streaming Now! Sci-Fi, Prog And Personal Experiences Collide In Canada’s THE APHELION’s Groundbreaking Album “Nascence”

  • August 8, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The Aphelion

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – August 8, 2024

Streaming Now! Sci-Fi, Prog And Personal Experiences Collide In Canada’s THE APHELION’s Groundbreaking Album “Nascence”

New Album “Nascence” Out August 9th, 2024

L-R – James Cabral (Guitar/Keyboard), Tyler Davis (Guitar/Backing Vocals), Nate Livingstone (Drums), Evan Haydon-Selkirk (Vocals/Bass/Secondary Keyboard),

Photo Credit – Dark Moon Productions

Progressive metal titans The Aphelion, from Ottawa, Canada are proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated progressive metal concept album, “Nascence”, the first of two twin albums, available on August 9th. This ambitious project showcases eight intense tracks that promise to captivate, inspire, and draw the listener into a science fiction world shaped by human experiences. The band shares their thoughts on the release:

“The objective with “Nascence” and “Senescence” was to create a cohesive multi-album spanning story while still having each album contain its own unique musical aesthetics and complete listening experience. In a way, Nascence musically has always been the calm before the storm, and while the songs are almost always rooted in metal, the album grows from a more classical-influenced, beautiful prog-rock flavoured sound to a fast, angry, teeth gnashing finale.”

Musically, the album begins with a more accessible, prog-rock-influenced sound. Songs towards the beginning of the album (“Nascence”, “The Seed of Doubt”) are calmer, catchier, and feature lots of grand piano, violin, and horns. As the album goes on, the sound slowly becomes more dissonant, heavy, and layered with organs, strings, distorted guitars, and synthesizers. These shifts in genre match progressions in the story told by the lyrics, and the growing dissonance and chaos represent the protagonist losing his mind as the story unfolds.

The band explains that “Nascence” and its upcoming counterpart “Senescence” represent the pinnacle of their musical journey. The album features a diverse range of tracks, each contributing to the overarching narrative that delves into philosophy and the human condition. It is recommended for fans of Devin Townsend, Haken, and Leprous.

Before the album “Nascence” officially releases, the band has teamed up with MetalInsider for its full-stream premiere HERE.

Due out on August 9th, 2024, album pre-order for “Nascence” is available at https://theaphelionofficial.bandcamp.com.

Previous Videos

– “Deserter” – https://youtu.be/iS2nRowb2VM​

– “Flight” – https://youtu.be/w1MHiLhoH5c​

– “Fragility” – https://youtu.be/D6IfryF4H2I​

– “The Seed of Doubt” – https://youtu.be/uVWt7XQ6-qs​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3wWgJOq​

Track Listing:​
1. Prenascent (2:38)
2. Nascence (6:55)
3. The Seed of Doubt (5:26)
4. Fragility (5:49)
5. The Heavy Mist (5:31)
6. Flight (6:48)
7. The Interloper (6:36)
8. Deserter (7:45)
Album Length (47:28)

More info: Theaphelionband.com | Facebook.com/TheAphelionOfficial | Instagram.com/theaphelionband​

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“The sonic goal is one of innovation, dramatic flair, and emotional gravity, with unexpected shifts in genre to create contrast and bring levity. With upcoming double album “Nascence” and “Senescence”, The Aphelion are once again telling an album-spanning story inspired by philosophy and the human condition; a tradition that began with their 2018 release “The Labour Division”.” – The ProgSpace
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““Fragility!” It’s a wild track that really highlights the bands composing ability, and heavy, yet soulful side.” – Ghost Cult Mag
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“The Aphelion’s phenomenal vocal range and enticing clashing of instrumentals will prove to be nothing short of intoxicating.” – Canadian Beats

“What strikes me most about the album is how well the themes fit into the music, as well as the level of care they put into their craft. The music has this thread of tension that runs through it in nearly every song, and the musicianship is outstanding. It can go from calm to on fire in a second, and it keeps the listener actively engaged in both the music and the tale. Bravo. 9/10” – Metal-Temple
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““The Seed Of Doubt,” breathes into the liminal testing of time. A song that shimmers and shivers into bright sparks.” – The Median Man
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“The Aphelion are very different and refreshingly intriguing. The musicianship is complex as you would expect with prog-metal, but that’s where their genre similarities end. The vocals are wonderfully unique and the tracks from their new album “Nascence” (dropping Aug. 9th) are also full of unique metal passages to take you on a conceptual journey. Tune in & catch The Aphelion on your Home for the Best New Rock…” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll
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“In this single – which I highly recommend – THE APHELION wanted to capture the essence of the vulnerability we all experience. “Fragility” is a testament to the beauty and strength found in our moments of weakness. For them, it is a piece that resonates on a deeply personal level, both musically and lyrically.” – Plus PROG de Vous

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0 Prog Avant-Gardes MAITREYA’s Reflective And Heavy Single “Still Motion” Off Forthcoming EP “Auxesis” Out October 2024

  • August 8, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Maitreya · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 8, 2024

Prog Avant-Gardes MAITREYA’s Reflective And Heavy Single “Still Motion” Off Forthcoming EP “Auxesis” Out October 2024

L-R: Mark Wylie (Guitar) | Lyam Morrison (Bass) | Brandon Pellatt (Drums) | Matt Cutrara (Vocals)

Photo Credit: MG Ommert

Oshawa, Canada’s Maitreya has a new EP “Auxesis” coming out October 11, 2024, and they are now debuting their second single “Still Motion” to follow the exciting “The Traveler” released this past July. Meshed together with eccentric and riveting progressive metal, lyrically, the track is about gaining the benefit of stillness in clarity and awareness. Being able to forgive yourself for straying from your path, and learning as much as you can along the way. Guitarist Mark Wylie comments on the track:

“Many of my compositions are inspired by practice and studies of Yogic traditions. This song in particular is based on the experience of expansion felt in meditation. The attempt musically was to capture the type of motion felt in an astral out-of-body experience, while still remaining conscious of the physical body. Most notable of this effect compositionally is the rhythmic interplay used in the chorus section. The rhythm has a way of syncopating on and off the beat, creating a type of non-resolving momentum.”

The band goes on to explain that “Still Motion” distills the core features of the “Auxesis” EP into a single track. The marriage of musical intention and lyrical meaning work together to illustrate the journey of one’s spiritual path. The presence of soft, ambient sections is representative of victory and balance in one’s pursuit – while the darker, heavy moments portray the pitfalls and mistakes we make along the way.

Listeners are invited to experience the intricate melodic narrative, where both headbanging metal-heavy riffs and reflective vocal lines co-exist in the vortex of sonic alchemy. Maitreya is especially recommended for fans of The Contortionist, Twelve Foot Ninja, and Leprous.

Listen to “Still Motion” via its premiere on TheProgSpace HERE.

“Auxesis” is due out on October 11, 2024, and will be available for pre-order at https://maitreyametal.bandcamp.com.

First single “The Traveler” at the following links:

Visualizer – https://youtu.be/l0zzmrJizfg​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3Whrogn​

Track Listing:​
1. Paradigm (6:47)
2. Still Motion (4:49)
3. The Traveler (5:32)
4. Vestigial Memories (5:21)
5. Arcana (6:05)

More Info – https://www.facebook.com/maitreyametal | https://www.instagram.com/maitreyametal​

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“We’re always on the hunt for interesting new metal bands, and Canada’s Maitreya certainly qualifies. The band’s newest single, “Catalyst”, treads familiar progressive metal territory – think vocals similar to Leprous and instrumentation akin to older BTBAM – but rest assured it sounds fresh.” – New Fury Media

“Heavy metallers Maitreya recognize the value of dreams with their new single and music video for “Bloom,” a rifftastic blast of progressive metal.” – V13

“What’s on the menu here is a wide range of flavours. There’s something to suit the taste of any serious metal fan. This relatively new band has some good ideas and knows how to execute them. Despite the current restrictions, these guys have plenty of time to bring the Maitreya brand to the fore.” – The Prog Space

“What we have here with Hyper Reels is a fresh take on both progressive metal and metalcore in general. Ten high-powered and heavy efforts that go in a myriad of unexpected and thrilling directions. If there’s one thing Maitreya do well on Hyper Reels, it is to keep you guessing all the time.” Games, Brrraaains & A Headbanging Life​
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​“Ambitious and aggressive, Canada’s Maitreya break boundaries from the beginning with Departed. Heavy, contemporary metal chords are underscored by droning, chorusing vocals, but blink and you’ll miss them as Maitreya soon change direction to a growling verse pandemonium. Their riffing is adventurous and deadly, cutting through weighty, rolling rhythms and movements.” – Jace Media

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0 Montreal’s BornBroken Tackles Isolation With Death Thrash Title Track “Am I Invisible” Off New Album Out Sept 2024

  • August 8, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · BornBroken · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 8, 2024

BornBroken Tackles Isolation With Death Thrash Title Track “Am I Invisible” Off New Album Out Sept 2024

L-R: Mike Marino (Bass) | Michael Decker (Vocals/Guitar) | Rob Henx (Lead Guitar) | Carlos Ojeda (Drums)

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Montreal, Canada’s metal powerhouse BornBroken is back with a vengeance, unveiling their highly anticipated album “Am I Invisible” slated for release on September 20, 2024, this is the third release from the band, and with an almost completely new lineup, it marks a significant evolution for the band. The first foray into this album that reflects on the human experience while delivering a solid punch of thrash and death metal. The first single, the title track is out now and the band comments:

“We wanted to create something raw and real. Creating this album was an intense and rewarding process. This album represents who we are and what we stand for. It is incredibly personal for all of us. We poured our hearts into every beat, every note. It’s a journey through our highs and lows. It speaks to the struggles and emotions we’ve faced as individuals and as a band.”

“Am I Invisible” is an album that dives deep into the human experience, exploring themes of existential despair, personal strength, societal division, and the relentless march of time. With each track, BornBroken delivers a powerful message, wrapped in their signature blend of aggressive guitar riffs, dynamic drumming, and emotive vocals.

Those familiar with BornBroken will be surprised by the band’s new direction, although the tried and true structure remains, it comes with a twist of lemon and a dash of spice. They are recommended for fans of Chimaira, Machine Head, Slipknot, Decapitated, and Testament.

Listen to “Am I Invisible” via its stream premiere on Bravewords HERE.

The album “Am I Invisible” is available for pre-order and pre-save at the following links:

Bandcamp – https://bornbroken.bandcamp.com​

Album pre-save – https://ffm.to/785376b4ad1c4c7e8b394d6c59d215c6​

Digital Single pre-save – https://ffm.to/ab6ab512f6dd4fcaaaf7d31b177e92f8​

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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“Although they hail from the famously pleasant country of Canada, BornBroken, might be the heaviest and angriest thing we’ve heard from their parts in a long time. With no shortage of punishing riffs, brutal drumming, and vicious vocals that spit lyrics to change the world, BornBroken’s sophomore album ,The Years of Hard Truths And Little Lies, is worth pre-ordering before it’s due out May 18th.” – Metal Injection (2018 – The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…)

“Canadian unit BornBroken are releasing The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…, a raging collection of songs inspired by what the band feel is a reality that’s getting worse. We’ll let the band speak on that aspect, but it’s not controversial to confirm that the songs on The Years of Harsh Truths are brutal and varied enough to appeal to fans of Lamb of God, Sepultura and even groove legends Pantera and Exhorder. ” – Decibel Magazine (2018 – The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…)

“Apocalyptic thrashcore bunch BornBroken wear their political bent on their sleeves. From ‘The Years of Hard Truths And Little Lies’ Bansky-esque artwork to on-the-nose, ‘Take that politics!’ sentiment of its title, their anti-establishment sentiment is layered on thick. It’s hard to argue with their anger, in fairness. Tackling everything from inequality to government conspiracies, the Canadian band’s fury is aimed in all the right directions….BornBroken’s unrelenting pace is proof that, even in the supposedly docile nation of Canada, there’s still plenty to rally against in 2018.” – Metal Hammer (2018 – The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…)

“Good sweet Mary Poppins, what the hell is in the water in Montreal?! No amount of poutine will silence the outright bonkers heavy that BornBroken have cooking for you. No amount of smoked meats will halt their vicious onslaught of pounding rhythm and vocal cord shredding, headbang demanding, heartwarming metal.” – Metal Rules (2018 – The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…)

“Un retour percutant qui plaira aux fans de Lamb of God, DevilDriver.” – Voir (Montreal Weekly) (2018 – The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…)

“Un groupe énergique qui livre la marchandise! Alors quand on m’a proposé de faire la critique de leur nouvel album, je vous laisse deviner quel fut mon engouement à découvrir ce nouvel opus! Une douce brutalité bien musicale comme je les aime. Un album avec une âme, et qui en profite pour prendre possession de la nôtre au passage durant ces trop courtes 40 minutes!…Ma note, un SOLIDE 9 sur 10 largement mérité!” – Metal Universe (2018 – The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…)

“I can tell you right from the start, these guys are heavy as hell. Big guitar riffs, heavy drums, chugging bass lines, and those deep, guttural screams of the lead singer show this band know exactly what they want and how they will take it. The title track features some excellent guitar work along with the quick metal riffs. It gives you a feel for the band and what to expect for the rest of the album.” – Canadian Beats (2018 – The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…)
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​“The Years of Harsh Truths and Little Lies est un autre chef-œuvre musical que BornBroken nous as pondu. Cinq années d’attente, mais croyez-moi, l’attente en vallait la peine. La voix de Pepe Poliquin est à son meilleur et ultra efficace. Un duo du guitariste hors pair qui nous offre toutes sortes d’émotions qui passent par la brutalité de la mélodie et de plusieurs autres nuances. Une batterie qui nous offre un rythme essoufflant et sans concessions. Une basse très présente et qui se ressent à plusieurs endroits sur l’album. Dix chansons fortement bien exécutées et bien composées. Une production en béton armé, et un son d’enfer. Une production signée Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy) et Marco Frechette. Le tout enregistré au studio The Grid à Montréal. The Years of Harsh Truths and Little Lies est définitivement l’album qui va projeter BornBroken à un autre niveau sur l’échiquier du métal mondial. ” – Quebec Metal (2018 – The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…)

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0 Exitus Stratagem Records – Venture Down “The Road To Samm Hill” In VORAATH’s New Music Video For New Album “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” + MICHIGAN METAL FEST

  • August 7, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Voraath

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Montreal, QC – August 7, 2024

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Venture Down “The Road To Samm Hill” In VORAATH’s New Music Video For New Album “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters”

+ MICHIGAN METAL FEST – Aug 24th – Battle Creek, MI

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Transporting you through a portal of sci-fi storytelling and extreme music, Voraath‘s first full-length “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” is brutal yet epic metal. The level of detail that the band has emphasized in this release exposes a grand story of interdimensional worlds and cosmic entities warring while paying homage to their culture in the Appalachian Mountains of the Carolinas.

“This album will be an investment of thought and emotion. We want to immerse the listener in another world. It’s heavy yet sad, brutal yet immersive, so we hope to take everyone on a journey. That journey is scored with metal! We think this album will be something unique, a whirlwind of emotions and an auditory odyssey. We capsulated real events in our lives and laced them through our complex musical universe. We want the fans to feel the music, and ride along with us on this musical journey through our dystopian planet.” adds the band.

Today, that journey continues with the next music video for “The Road To Samm Hill”, a song that outlines the battle with the otherworldly entity as well as discovering a traitor in their ranks. The band explains the story further:

“We have received coordinates to the location of the relay, an alien mechanism that can bend space-time. Employed by EOS Corp, our mission is to retrieve the relay at all costs. As we approach the area of operation, we are confronted by a creature frail and decaying stumbling along the old road. As it approaches us it reaches out its hand, revealing a sort of otherworldly controller. The creature shortly after petrifies and dies. Resuming our journey we come across a barren village, with dead bodies scattered. Further investigating we discover that Ostromek Corp had been conducting experiments on what seems to be an otherworldly entity. The scientist and security officers of Ostromek had seemingly lost control of the creature which had led to the massacre of the local village.”

Watch the music video for “The Road To Samm Hill” via its premiere on MetalAddicts HERE.

In additional news, VORAATH will perform at this year’s Michigan Metal Fest on August 24th in Battle Creek alongside Mushroomhead, (hed) PE, Gideon, and lots more.

An odyssey of hardship, betrayal, survival, and cosmic tales, “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” is recommended for fans of Septic Flesh, Gojira, and Fleshgod Apocalypse, and is available at the following links:

Digital – https://hypeddit.com/voraath/volume1hymnofthehunters​

CD – https://www.exsrmusic.com/store/p/pre-sale-voraath-vol-i-hymn-of-the-hunter-available-june-17-2024​

Previous Videos:

Music Video – “The Leviathan’s Keep” – https://youtu.be/l6cGehNyqko​

Music Video – “The Barrens” – https://youtu.be/EIh9ZY779jA​

Music Video – Judas Blood and Vultures – https://youtu.be/ZG3NlGh5-vg​

Track Listing:​
1 – Into Perdition – 1:29
2 – The Road to Samm Hill – 4:45
3 – Waypoint Orion – 4:45
4 – Terminus Rift – 4:56
5 – Dreadborn – 5:12
6 – The Barrens – 6:16
7 – Judas Blood and Vultures – 5:45
8 – The Leviathan’s Keep – 4:35
9 – Dirge Colony – 5:39
10 – The God-Killer Saga – 5:56
11 – Sirenhead – 4:54
12 – Pyrrhic – 3:53
Album Length: 58:11

Album Band Line Up:​
Chelsea Marrow – Vocals
Tylor Kohl – Guitar
Daniel Presnell – Guitar
Paul McBride – Bass
Joshua Ward – Drums, Keys, Vocals, Studio Guitars
Additional artist:
Taylor Presnell – Studio Vocals

More info: Exsrmusic.com | Voraath.com

Booking: Continental – Kayla Pugh – kayla[@]continentaltouring[.]us

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“Crushing Sci-Fi Death Metal” – Metal Injection

“Celebrating Sci-Fi Dystopia, and a Debut Album, with Voraath… We’ve made mention of Carolina’s cinematic sci-fi proggy death metal aliens Voraath in this space before… Well, they’re back with yet another Shudder/SyFy worthy, seemingly budget-busting work of dystopian video art. “The Leviathan’s Keep”” – Decibel Magazine
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“Voraath‘s aim is to do more than record and release music. The music is part of a universe they’re creating, drawing upon elements of horror and science-fantasy, which includes significant visual as well as audio portrayals, including the band’s own presentation of themselves on stage — each member appears as a character in the lore of the music” – No Clean Singing
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“The fact that the troupe is already so mature and professional on their debut, but also so passionate about it, may be due to the fact, that all musicians were previously employed in other projects. But it wasn’t until VORAATH that they obviously found the repository of their creativity and, completely surprisingly, created a small milestone with “Volume 1: Hymny Of The Hunters!” 9/10″ – PowerMetal.de
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“Voraath’s “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” isn’t just an album; it’s a meticulously crafted portal into a nightmarish realm where each track unfolds a new chapter of struggle and revelation. With their blend of brutal aggression and melodic nuance, Voraath sets a new standard in storytelling, promising listeners an immersive experience that transcends genres and challenges the boundaries of a musical literary experience. Embrace the darkness and join the hunt—Voraath awaits, ready to lead you through their extreme metal multiverse with unparalleled intensity and imagination.” – Metal Lair
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“Voraath‘s Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters is a meticulously crafted journey through a rich, dystopian world. The band’s ability to blend metal with intricate storytelling sets them apart, creating an immersive experience that is both brutal and thought-provoking. Voraath has set a high bar with their debut, promising even greater adventures in the metal multiverse they are meticulously crafting.” – Amplify The Noise
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“this first Voraath album sends us into a cosmic epic” – Eklektik Rock
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“The Barrens offers a blend of crushing riffs and distinctive soundscapes, delivering a unique cinematic soundtrack.” – Metal Insider
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“US band Voraath are out with the album “Vol 1. The Hymn of the Hunters”, and this is a production that might well be of interest for fans of progressive metal. And a case could be argued for this album to be defined as extreme progressive metal too. Tight, form and hectic extreme metal is at the core of this album, with a handful or so of distorted lead vocals combining with hard and tight guitar and rhythm combinations as the core elements throughout…. An album for those who tend to enjoy a more sophisticated and dynamic variety of extreme metal that may possibly also be defined to reside inside of the extreme progressive metal tradition.” – Progressor

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0 Fantasy Metal SIEGE PERILOUS To Perform at Denver’s Mile High Power Fest + New EP “Creation’s Call” Out August 2024

  • August 6, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Siege Perilous

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Montreal, QC – August 6, 2024

Fantasy Metal SIEGE PERILOUS To Perform at Denver’s Mile High Power Fest

New EP “Creation’s Call” Out August 2024

L-R: Cody Martinez (Guitar) | Scott Hancock (Guitar) | Shaughnessy McDaniel (Vocals) | Mark Girard (Drums) | Eric Fischer (Bass)

Photo Credit: Underhill Imagery

Gearing up for the release of their upcoming EP “Creation’s Call”, Denver, USA’s Siege Perilous is excited to announce they will perform at their hometown Mile High Power Fest on August 24th where they will be showcasing their new recordings live for fans for the first time!

Vocalist Shaughnessy McDaniel comments:

“We couldn’t be more excited to really let it all hang out there for Mile High Power Fest. From opening the festival, our state’s first dedicated power metal festival, to releasing our new EP “Creation’s Call” August 23rd and 24th are the two biggest days in our band’s history so far and we are so excited”

Denver’s only power metal festival presented by BiteSize Productions, Mile High Power Fest is being hosted at The Oriental Theater with Seven Spires, Aether Realm, Lords of the Trident, Traveler, Judicator, Seizure, Celestial Wizard, AfterTime, Graveshadow, and Starwraith. Event info can be found here.

Siege Perilous‘ new EP “Creation’s Call” is centered around epic storytelling even if those tales are somewhat varied. The band wanted the tones and moods to display range in both songwriting and playing while also conveying a cohesive sound and feeling balanced around telling epic fantasy stories.

They have shared three video singles “Sons of the Verdant “, “Oathsworn” and “Across The Rubicon” to great fanfare. These epic anthems will transport listeners to other worlds and can be heard below at the following links:

Lyric Video – “Oathsworn” – https://youtu.be/HaosPQrqgAw

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Lyric Video – “Sons of the Verdant” – https://youtu.be/eU4mHuSslwg

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Lyric Video – “Across the Rubicon” – https://youtu.be/8TgeXstfSso

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Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3xS9g3q

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“Creation’s Call” is due out on August 23, 2024, and available for digital pre-save at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/siegeperilous/creations-call-2 and made available at band’s online store – https://siegemetal.com/store.

Track Listing:​
1. Oathsworn (3:13)
2. Across the Rubicon (3:42)
3. Sons of the Verdant (4:49)
4. Creation’s Call (4:03)
5. Brothers of the Five (5:13)

Band Lineup (Album and Live):​
Shaughnessy McDaniel – Vocals
Scott Hancock – Guitar
Cody Martinez – Guitar
Eric Fischer – Bass
Mark Girard – Drums

More info: Siegemetal.com | Facebook.com/siegeband | Instagram.com/siegeperilousmetal | Tiktok.com/@siegemetal​

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“It gives me great pleasure to tell you that Creation’s Call is a blast. Siege Perilous has succeeded in creating what I would call Epic Power Metal for the Working Man. They don’t waste your time with overlong symphonic interludes between tracks, melodramatic narration, or overproduction that tests the limits of your sanity. The band gets right to the point and pulls you into their epic tales of heroic daring immediately. This is a nice breath of fresh air and if this EP is anything to go by, Siege Perilous has a great future ahead of them. Yes, this could be considered power metal but the no-nonsense approach and urgency to the songwriting makes this release absolutely worth checking out for those of us in the NWOTHM scene. Plus, it’s really just a lot of fun. This one is highly recommended. THENWOTHM SCORE: 9/10” – The NWOTHM

“[Betrayal of the Dracolich] was one of my favorite metal EPs of 2022” – Harry Cane Twisted Mind Radio

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0 Calgary Post-Metal ATOMIS To Release Posthumous “The Void Box Set” Of Their Entire Works And Stream Single “12 Chains”

  • August 6, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · ATOMIS · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 6, 2024

Calgary Post-Metal ATOMIS To Release Posthumous “The Void Box Set” Of Their Entire Works And Stream Single “12 Chains”

“the Void Box Set” Out Aug 30th, 2024

Top Left: Taylor Johnson (Guitar), Top Right: Nathan Navetto Drums, Bottom Left: Matthew McLaughlin (Guitar/Vox/Keys), Bottom Right: Bryan Buss (Bass)

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Atomis, Post-Metal from Calgary, Canada was a music and visual artist group, created by Nathan Navetto, Matthew McLaughlin, Taylor Johnson, and Bryan Buss in 2010. Combining elements of post-rock/metal, electronic, and cinema, Atomis had created a unique voice in their music/visual hybrid live performances. They disbanded in 2020 due to the passing of drummer Nathan Navetto and are now releasing a box set of all the music they have ever created, as a tribute to the late him. Before the release of the collection they are streaming the single “12 Chains”, which bassist Bryan Buss comments on:

“12 Chains is a driving, repetitive, droning track that constantly moves forward until it breaks. We have an upcoming video for this one directed by Doug Cook that will perfectly show what one can go through in life, always searching for answers.”

Musically, the box set showcases the entirety of Atomis, all the way from the drawing board, to a polished album, but in reverse. Each of the three CDs showcases three eras of the band in constant creation mode. They are excited to finally share IT ALL, “polished” or not.

The set includes their self-titled album recorded in 2014, including four long tracks that have never been performed live; “Welcome to the Void” – Navetto’s experimental version of their debut with eight extra synth-laden tracks; and a “Live off the Floor” demo album capturing raw performances from 2010-2014.

Dynamic and crushing, this triple threat of post-metal is recommended for fans of Isis, Neurosis, and The Ocean.

Single – 12 Chains

Youtube – https://youtu.be/VkqDM7jHSPA

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Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3LQ6TBv

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Teaser – The Void Box Set – https://youtu.be/QLYuz28NRbE

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Due out August 30th, 2024, “The Void Box Set” pre-order at https://atomismusic.bandcamp.com/​

Atomis 3 album “The Void Box Set”
#1 Atomis Self-titled album (never performed live, recorded in 2014)
#2 Welcome to the Void ( Nathan Navetto (Drums) experimental version of the album – never performed live recorded 2014-2018)
#3 Atomis Live (Live off the floor demos album, songs performed live 2010-2014)

Album 1: Recorded in 2014 – ATOMIS (Self-titled)​
Track Listing:
1. 12 Chains – (7:27)
2. Awakening – (14:03)
3. In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts (7:35)
4. Maelström – (9:23)

Album 2: Welcome the Void (Nathan Navetto (Drums) version of the debut album, which includes 8 extra synth-laden experimental tracks that he wrote solo from 2014-2018)​
Track Listing:
1. Genesis – (4:54)
2. oooo wormhole – (1:38)
3. Creation’s Bridge – (7:43)
4. Accretion – (5:13)
5. Entropy – (7:02)
6. Into the Void – (3:11)
7. 12 Strands – (7:22)
8. The Descendant – (3:04)
9. Terrestrial – (9:08)
10. In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts – (7:54)
11. Reflection – (2:49)
12. Events Horizons – (14:17)

Album 3: ATOMIS – Live Demos (Live off the floor demos album, songs performed live 2010-2014)​
Track Listing:
1. Intro – (3:13)
2. Maelström – (9:12)
3. The Charmer and His King – (5:57)
4. Interlude A – (2:24)
5. They Thought It To Be Impossible, So They Did It – (5:55)
6. Lot Lizard – (6:22)
7. Interlude B – (2:05)
8. Titus Andronicus – (7:44)
9. Bellewether – (10:03)
10. The River – (6:45)
11. Unconsciousness – (6:47)
12. NEW SOG! – (7:35)

Albums lineup:​
Nathan Navetto (Drums)
Matthew McLaughlin (Guitar/Vox/Keys)
Taylor Johnson (Guitar)
Bryan Buss (Bass)

More info: Facebook.com/atomisofficial | Instagram.com/atomis.official

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What the press has said about them:

“The songs are epic and can almost be described as soundscapes, as they incorporate everything from crushing metal riffs to peaceful ambient noise.” – Matt Petti, Beatroute Magazine

“Before the first viewing of the video, Canadian director and film-maker Doug Cook gave an introductory speech about the making of the video and working with Atomis. They created a video that perfectly complimented the band’s music and fans asked to watch it a second time (and then even a third time before the venue closed). Cook has been working with many Calgary metal bands lately, such as Divinity, Orphan Hammer and the Unravelling. He has also worked on some videos that may be a little more well known around the globe including “Breaking the Broken” by Control Denied, “Prolong the Agony” by Morta Skuld and the upcoming video for Death’s “Pull the Plug”.” – Evilg – Metal Sucks

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0 DERELICT Posts Drum Playthrough For “The Escapist” Off New Album “Versus Entropy” Out Now!

  • August 6, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Derelict · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 6, 2024

DERELICT Posts Drum Playthrough For “The Escapist” Off New Album “Versus Entropy” Out Now!

L-R – Eric Burnet – Vocals, Guitar, Max Lussier – Guitar, Vocals, Sébastien Pittet – Bass, Tommy McKinnon – Drums

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Returning after a 12-year hiatus with their breakthrough and highly anticipated album “Versus Entropy” unleashed this past June, Montreal, Canada’s Derelict is sharing their next drum playthrough from Tommy McKinnon for the full-length’s closing track “The Escapist”. The song features a combination of classic Derelict elements like the trem picking and odd time signatures but with a cool type of groove and some exotic gypsy scale breaks and leads. The lyrics are about wanting to escape your reality, be it through substances, media, or other avenues.

“We think this one is both brutal and progressive in equal amounts. We think you could describe the album that way as a whole so we thought it was a nice way to wrap it up.” adds the band.

Drummer Tommy McKinnon also adds:

“The Escapist was definitely one of the most challenging tunes I had to nail for the album. The tempo is pretty fast and there are breaks in sextuplets, which are sort of tricky to get into after just giving her at 203 bpm. This was my last day of tracking (I took a week off work) and I was getting kind of pissed off because I was about to run out of time. I had planned to film that song as a play-thru while recording the album because I felt like it was a great song to watch on drums. Anyway, I got it done and this is what you can see here. Worth the trouble in my opinion!”

Watch and listen to the drum playthrough for “The Escapist” at https://youtu.be/jUalY70o9H4

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Derelict‘s latest album “Versus Entropy” is a testament to the collaborative synergy between Burnet and guitarist Max Lussier. Each song on the album is a joint effort, with contributions from bassist Sébastien Pittet and drummer Tommy McKinnon adding layers of complexity and depth.

Unshackling their brutal melodic technical death metal, this full length has been a long time coming as it unfolds in two distinct chapters, the first four songs can be considered a pure evolution of what they did on 2012’s “Perpetuation”. It is then separated by an instrumental piece “Attunement” that offers a breather and a bridge to the last four tracks that feature probably the band’s most brutal, southern, thrashiest, and old-school prog death songs ever written by them.

Lyrically, the album delves into both global and personal themes, from climate change and social injustice to introspective explorations of identity and emotion. “Versus Entropy” was produced by Burnet and Lussier, mixed and mastered by JF Dagenais (Kataklysm), with the album artwork done by Cate Francis.

Burnet adds about the album:

“Existing fans of Derelict will recognize that it’s us right away. We play technical death metal with lots of melody and vocals that are more on the clear intelligible side (for death metal). That said, we let ourselves experiment and explore with this album. 2012’s ‘Perpetuation’ was full steam ahead. It didn’t have a single clean passage. While we are very proud of that album, we did not want to do that again. We wanted an album that hits hard, breathes, and ends before you get overwhelmed. We were heavily influenced by the structure of Gorguts’ ‘Colored Sands’ album, where they put a long instrumental piece as the fifth track of a nine-song album. We set out to do something similar and wrote our first full-band proggy instrumental song with ‘Attunement’. It serves as a bridge between the two halves of the album. The first four songs probably resemble the Derelict people are most familiar with, but even within that, there are more dynamics and variations. After Attunement, the second half experiments even more. Dans Les Dents is Max’s first song on lead vocals and is probably our most brutal song to date. Spectrum challenges conventions with more of a bluesy/southern metal sound, but the lyrics are about celebrating differences within masculinity by making space for all kinds of identities. The song Derelict is very thrashy and also very cheesy. It’s an ode to the band’s history and I really didn’t hold back on the cheesy and sentimental lyrics. And finally, The Escapist, another sung by Max, is very old school and progressive. You can definitely hear Max’s Death and Atheist influences there.”

Recommended for fans of Decapitated, Death, and Cryptopsy, “Versus Entropy” is available at the following links:

Bandcamp – http://derelictmetal.bandcamp.com​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3xNh0U7

Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/@Derelictmetal​

Drum playthrough – Versus Entropy – https://youtu.be/gVoamvx4nng​

Vocal playthrough – Infinite Dread – https://youtu.be/yv5tzxkx-oU​

(Album Artwork by Cate Francis)

Track Listing:​
1. Versus Entropy – (4:32)
2. Infinite Dread – (4:23)
3. Terminal – (4:02)
4. Workhorse – (3:00)
5. Attunement – (5:05)
6. Dans les Dents – (2:23)
7. Spectrum – (3:59)
8. Derelict – (4:11)
9. The Escapist – (4:15)
Album Length 35:50

More info: Facebook.com/DerelictMetal | Instagram.com/derelictmetal​

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“Derelict are back with a brutal, technical track, “Versus Entropy.”… The new record is nine tracks long and takes on many themes about the diverse and complex human experience, all while showcasing how ripping and heavy their riffs can be. This song is a great first foray into the heavy and nuanced layers they will bring with this release.” – Decibel Magazine​
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​“As song beginnings go, the one at the outset of “Spectrum” is especially electrifying, an amalgam of rapidly quivering strings, savage percussive bursts, and feverishly swirling and wailing guitar solos by Max Lussier and Eric Burnet. The turbocharged intensity stays high with the appearance of vicious snarls and rabid howls, coupled with weaponized drum attacks and swarming riffage, but the song reveals a new dimension as singing joins in with the snarling. There’s more of Lussier‘s soloing too, a head-spinning romp, soon followed by a slithering and menacing guitar arpeggio, as well as further episodes of harmonized singing and fang-baring tirades. The soloing and the singing does bring in elements of “Southern metal”, and gives the song a very distinctive personality.” – NoCleanSinging​
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​“Versus Entropy is a great blend of the band’s influences in old school death, thrash, and prog/technical death metal. Combining their life experiences with world issues and industry matters (Re: Trevor Strnad), Derelict’s June 21st self-released album is a testament to the continuation of a major Canadian death metal project that is worthy of note as it really seeks to show the band’s remaining fervour for quality production and expression along with current world matters that strike a chord with the members, having lived a generation of life away from the grind, only to return with new perspectives and tastes.” – Metal Epidemic​
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​“What is in the water in CANADA! I swear they have been putting out some of the sickest bands and albums this year! Derelict has stepped up after twelve years with their latest self- release “Versus Entropy” with 9 tracks of traditional Brutal Tech Shred!! Displaying every bit of refined talent through each track. I personally enjoyed track 5, Titled “Attunement” an instrumental right in the middle of the record, makes perfect sense and helps cleanse your palette for the rest of the album. We get that speedy, yet melodic guitar shed throughout all 9 tracks sure to impress any musician and fan of tech metal. Grab your copy” – Keeper Magazine​
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​“”Versus Entropy” est un beau disque dont les notes méritent de tomber dans des oreilles expertes et ne jamais se disperser dans l’oubli. 4/5″
“”Versus Entropy” is a beautiful record whose notes deserve to fall on expert ears and never disperse into oblivion.4/5″ – Music Waves Fr
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​“Kind of a deathy thrash. crisp heavy” – 89.9 WORT FM – The Moshpit (Madison, WI)​
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​“An album to seek out for those who tend to enjoy a more technical take on a hard, tight and firm variety of extreme metal.” – The Viking In The Wilderness​
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​“You would think with Canadian Tech death you would know everything that there is to know about the style right… Wrong, Derelict has only put out a few albums but each album is really a Great Masterpiece of the tech death world while still showing off that you don’t need to be Tech death 100% of the time. Every riff serves a purpose, every lead sounds so perfect for the song. Everyone in the band absolutely has technicality and musicianship to an absolute but they know how to write songs at the same time and you match that up with fantastic production and you have one of the standout Tech death albums of 2024. Seriously if you need tech death that is not just pure Tech death give Derelict a chance.” – Heavy Debriefings​
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​“It is speedy, brutal and yet still melodic, inventive in arrangement (especially ‘Attunement’) and well produced. Every instrument is cleanly and clearly discerned and the cymbals are easily listened to without overpowering anything else…. no hesitation in awarding Derelict 9/10… Also, fucking ‘Spectrum’ though. The perfect blend of technical ability and groove. Fucking hell.” – Ever-Metal​
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​“Derelict is back. And how. I really enjoyed it Versus Entropy. I listened to this album with a cautiously optimistic curiosity and after several times I came to appreciate it more and more. The musical experiments on the second part turn out very well, and it is artfully done that you still hear the characteristic sound of the band firmly in it. Cool record and I hope physical copies will be available soon. I’d say give the band a chance if you Revocation, Allegeon, Decapitated, Death, The Black Dahlia Murder and Cryptopsy a warm heart. 84/100” – Zware Metalen​
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0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/ !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 #3 Derelict, #9 Turbo

  • August 5, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Derelict · Turbo

Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/
!earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
#3 Derelict, #9 Turbo
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2024-07-30
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92.5 FM CFBX “the X” – Kamloops – Loud
#5 Blood Opera Inc.
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-07-30
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CFUV 101.9 FM – Victoria – Loud
#4 Cell Press
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfuv.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-07-30
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CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Loud
#2 Turbo, #4 Derelict
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-07-30
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CJSW Radio 90.9 FM – Calgary – Loud
#6 Derelict, #10 Supermodel Taxidermy
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-07-30
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CFOU 89,1 FM – Trois-Rivieres – Top 30
#30 Supermodel Taxidermy
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfou.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-07-30
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Smithers Community Radio CICK 93.9 – Smithers
Top 30
#12 Ivy Gardens
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cick.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-07-30

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