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0 Prog Guitarist ROD RODRIGUES Shares 7 String Fusion w/ Video “Inukshuk” ft. John Macaluso (Drums) and Angel Vivaldi (Guitar); New Album “Tales Of A Changing Life Part 2” Out Now!

  • November 19, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Rod Rodrigues

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Montreal, QC – November 19, 2024

Prog Guitarist ROD RODRIGUES Shares 7 String Fusion w/ Video “Inukshuk” ft. John Macaluso (Drums) and Angel Vivaldi (Guitar)

New Album “Tales Of A Changing Life Part 2” Out Now!

Rod Rodrigues – Photo Credit – Allan Cabral

Brazilian-Canadian guitarist, music teacher, and songwriter with an impressive career in the music industry, Rod Rodrigues presented his latest creation and his first full-length this past October. Entitled “Tales Of A Changing Life Part 2”, is a conceptual album, and is the second part of a story inspired by his move to a new country and starting a new life to follow his 2022 EP “Tales Of A Changing Life Part 1”.

Today, Rodrigues unveils his guitar video for the track “Inukshuk”, which features guest musicians John Macaluso on drums and Angel Vivaldi, who plays the second guitar solo.

“This was the first song I wrote for the album, and it’s the heaviest track. I play it on a 7-string guitar, giving it a modern prog feel with some fusion elements,” adds Rodrigues.

The video can be seen and heard at https://youtu.be/00i4UQ45AGw

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Fusing prog rock with Latin rhythms guitar virtuoso Rod Rodrigues has studied with renowned musicians Kiko Loureiro (Megadeth) and Greg Howe (Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson) and has received degrees from IG&T and Claretiano University. Since 1997, he has been sharing his knowledge and skills as a music teacher in Brazil, Canada, and Europe. His e-book Guitar Shred (2016) was released in both languages, Portuguese and English, and in 2018, the guitarist and teacher launched his online training course Extreme Guitar Workout, which has attracted hundreds of students from around the world. Over the years, he has also been a member of various bands, including Enemies of Reality and Falling Into a Dream (a Dream Theater tribute band).

As a solo artist, Rodrigues released his first EP in 2010, titled “The First Step: Introduction”, which gained recognition in several music publications, including Guitar Player, Cover Guitarra, and Guitarload, among others. In 2019, he released his single “T.A.G.” followed by his concept EP, “Tales of a Changing Life Part 1” in 2022. Notably, “Tales of a Changing Life Part 1” featured the talented Marco Sfogli (James LaBrie, Premiata Forneria Marconi) on the track “Woodbine Sunset”.

Thanks to his outstanding work on “Tales of a Changing Life Part 1”, Rodrigues was voted one of the top 20 Guitar Players of 2022 by the readers of Brazilian Roadie Crew Magazine.

Rod Rodrigues produced his first full-length, “Tales of a Changing Life Part 2”, with mixing by Renato Osório and mastering by Kris Crummett (Nick Johnston, Issues, Sleeping With Sirens). For the album’s guests, Rodrigues recruited guitarists Hugo Mariutti, Angel Vivaldi, and Roy Ziv; bassists Heitor Tenorio and Bruno Ladislau; drummers John Macaluso (ARK, TNT, Yngwie Malmsteen, Riot), Rodrigo Abelha, and Lucas Emidio; as well as Orlan Charles (keyboards, piano, and saxophone), Rodrigo Sperandio (Brazilian viola), and vocalists Wesley Poison, Ana Carla de Carli, Andressa Alves, Caroline Grossi, Matheus Grossi, and Francis Botene.

“With Tales of a Changing Life Part 2, I believe I reached my peak as a musician and composer. Truly able to convey through music all the emotions of the transformation my life has gone through in the past 10 years. Moreover, I was fortunate to have the best team of musicians, each adding their unique and special touch to the work.” adds Rodrigues.

Recommended for fans of Dream Theater, Rush, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and Angra, “Tales of a Changing Life Part 2” was released on October 18, 2024, and is available at the following links:

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3CwoigV

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Bandcamp (CD + Digital) – https://rodrodrigues.bandcamp.com/album/tales-of-a-changing-life-part-2

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Track Listing:​
1 – Inukshuk – Feat. Angel Vivaldi and John Macaluso (6:31)
2 – On The Road (5:24)
3 – East Coast Memories – Feat. Roy Ziv (6:24)
4 – Dust In My Eyes (6:01)
5 – Saudade – Feat.Wesley Poison (1:41)
6 – Mom’s Lullaby (5:40)
7 – Tales Of A Changing Life Suite – Feat. Hugo Mariutti (11:32)
Total Time: 42:02

More info: Rodrodrigues.net | Facebook.com/rodrodriguesofficial | Instagram.com/rodrodriguesofficial​

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“Rod Rodrigues’ upcoming release, Tales of a Changing Life Part 2, represents more than just a continuation of his musical journey—it’s a deeply personal reflection of the changes he’s experienced over the past decade. After a 12-year hiatus from releasing solo work, Rodrigues returns with an instrumental album that captures a rollercoaster of emotions through complex compositions and masterful collaborations. His ability to mix diverse musical influences is evident throughout, weaving together personal experiences, Brazilian rhythms, and progressive rock.” – Prog-Sphere (2024)

“In Tales of a Changing Life Part 2, Rodrigues not only showcases his technical virtuosity but also his ability to convey deep emotion and narrative through his compositions. His work stands as a shining example of how diverse musical influences can be melded into something both experimental and accessible. This is an album that takes listeners on a transformative journey, and in doing so, solidifies Rod Rodrigues as a unique voice in contemporary progressive music.” – Prog Archy (2024)

“Following closely the work of legendary drummer John Macaluso already brought great discoveries to my proggy table, and Rod Rodrigues’ new album makes no exception here. In best instrumental prog fusion manner, he tells the “Tales of a Changing Life” with the focus on his virtuoso guitar playing, carried by challenging yet groovy rhythm patterns, cool bass lines, and some beautiful keyboard interplays. All-together a wonderful listen if you’re into instrumental wizardry. ” – The Prog Space (2024)

“Obviously, much of the spotlight here is placed on Rodrigues’ prodigious grasp of the electric guitar. Although the album’s metal-ish side doesn’t stand any bit above what we’ve already heard from that corner of prog metal, Rod makes himself out to be an absolutely brilliant fusion guitarist, possibly one of the best I’ve heard in recent years. “Dust in My Eyes” might be my favorite track on the album for this very reason; Rod’s marriage of keen instrumental wandering and tight melodic passages is gorgeous.”- Riffage (2024

“Guitar virtuoso Rod Rodrigues latest release ‘Tales of a Changing Life is a conceptual record celebrating the changes in Rod’s life that have taken place over recent years. Straight from the Satriani-Vai-Johnson line of melodic guitar shredders, Rodrigues infuses his guitar playing style with prog, metal, fusion and jazz. While only a 5 song EP, there is a lot of great guitar work in this collection with an abundance of melodies. Perhaps not as much of a household name, Rodrigues is definitely worth getting to know.” – The Prog Report (2022)

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0 EPK – Rod Rodrigues – Tales of A Changing Life Part 2 (2024)

  • November 18, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · EPKs · Rod Rodrigues

EPK – Rod Rodrigues – Tales of A Changing Life Part 2 (2024)

Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com

“I’ve been playing guitar for over 30 years, performing in all kinds of bands—from cover bands to wedding bands. But I reached a point where just playing in those bands and teaching music wasn’t enough. I felt the need to express myself more creatively. With Tales of a Changing Life Part 2 I believe I reached my peak as a musician and composer. Truly able to convey through music all the emotions of the transformation my life has gone through in the past 10 years. Moreover, I was fortunate to have the best team of musicians, each adding their unique and special touch to the work.” – Rod Rodrigues

For fans Dream Theater, Rush, Steve Vai. Joe Satriani, Angra

Album: Tales Of A Changing Life Part 2
Singles: Inukshuk, On The Road, Mom’s Lullaby
Label: Independent
Distribution: Distrokid
Release Date – October 18th, 2024

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Rodrodrigues.bandcamp.com | Apple Music | Spotify

“Rod Rodrigues’ upcoming release, Tales of a Changing Life Part 2, represents more than just a continuation of his musical journey—it’s a deeply personal reflection of the changes he’s experienced over the past decade. After a 12-year hiatus from releasing solo work, Rodrigues returns with an instrumental album that captures a rollercoaster of emotions through complex compositions and masterful collaborations. His ability to mix diverse musical influences is evident throughout, weaving together personal experiences, Brazilian rhythms, and progressive rock.” – Prog-Sphere (2024)

“In Tales of a Changing Life Part 2, Rodrigues not only showcases his technical virtuosity but also his ability to convey deep emotion and narrative through his compositions. His work stands as a shining example of how diverse musical influences can be melded into something both experimental and accessible. This is an album that takes listeners on a transformative journey, and in doing so, solidifies Rod Rodrigues as a unique voice in contemporary progressive music.” – Prog Archy (2024)

“Following closely the work of legendary drummer John Macaluso already brought great discoveries to my proggy table, and Rod Rodrigues’ new album makes no exception here. In best instrumental prog fusion manner, he tells the “Tales of a Changing Life” with the focus on his virtuoso guitar playing, carried by challenging yet groovy rhythm patterns, cool bass lines, and some beautiful keyboard interplays. All-together a wonderful listen if you’re into instrumental wizardry. ” – The Prog Space (2024)

“Obviously, much of the spotlight here is placed on Rodrigues’ prodigious grasp of the electric guitar. Although the album’s metal-ish side doesn’t stand any bit above what we’ve already heard from that corner of prog metal, Rod makes himself out to be an absolutely brilliant fusion guitarist, possibly one of the best I’ve heard in recent years. “Dust in My Eyes” might be my favorite track on the album for this very reason; Rod’s marriage of keen instrumental wandering and tight melodic passages is gorgeous.”- Riffage (2024

“Guitar virtuoso Rod Rodrigues latest release ‘Tales of a Changing Life is a conceptual record celebrating the changes in Rod’s life that have taken place over recent years. Straight from the Satriani-Vai-Johnson line of melodic guitar shredders, Rodrigues infuses his guitar playing style with prog, metal, fusion and jazz. While only a 5 song EP, there is a lot of great guitar work in this collection with an abundance of melodies. Perhaps not as much of a household name, Rodrigues is definitely worth getting to know.” – The Prog Report (2022)

Album: Tales Of A Changing Life Part 2
Singles: Inukshuk, On The Road, Mom’s Lullaby
Label: Independent
Distribution: Distrokid
Release Date – October 18th, 2024

Track Listing:
1 – Inukshuk – Feat. Angel Vivaldi and John Macaluso (6:31)
2 – On The Road (5:24)
3 – East Coast Memories – Feat. Roy Ziv (6:24)
4 – Dust In My Eyes (6:01)
5 – Saudade – Feat.Wesley Poison (1:41)
6 – Mom’s Lullaby (5:40)
7 – Tales Of A Changing Life Suite – Feat. Hugo Mariutti (11:32)
Total Time: 42:02

Album Credits:
All songs Written, Performed and Produced by Rod Rodrigues
Mixed by Renato Osorio
Mastered by Kriss Crummet
Member of SOCAN

Band:
Rod Rodrigues – Electric and Acoustic Guitars
Angel Vivaldi – 2nd Guitar solo on “Inukshuk”
Roy Ziv – 1st Guitar Solo on “East Coast Memories”
Hugo Mariutti – Bowed Guitar on “Tales Of A Changing Life Suite”
Heitor Tenorio – Bass
Bruno Ladislau – Bass on “Dust In My Eyes”
Orlan Charles – Keyboards, Piano, Orchestrations and Electric Sax
John Macaluso – Drums on “Inukshuk”
Lucas Emidio – Drums on “East Coast Memories”, “Dust In My Eyes” and “Tales Of A Changing Life Suite”
Rodrigo Abelha – Drums on “On The Road” and “Mom’s Lullaby”

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Album The Album Artwork

This album is a conceptual album, the second part of a story inspired by my move to a new country and starting a new life. The cover art shows a man with open arms (me), finally feeling happy after overcoming many challenges. He’s standing on a cliff, looking toward the horizon, and realizing that, despite all the struggles, everything was worth it. On the back, there’s an image of a young boy, a reflection of my younger self, gazing forward with dreams of the future. This mirror connects to the cover art of my previous EP, Tales of a Changing Life Part 1.

Track by track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)

1 – Inukshuk

This was the first song I wrote for the album, and it’s the heaviest track. I play it on a 7-string guitar, giving it a modern prog feel with some fusion elements. The song features two guest musicians: John Macaluso on drums and Angel Vivaldi, who plays the second guitar solo.

2 – On The Road
I wrote this song as a tribute to my dad. It blends influences from Rush, Van Halen, and a touch of Brazilian country music. My goal was to create an uplifting, feel-good track that’s perfect for listening to while cruising down the highway.

3 – East Coast Memories
This is a melodic song featuring a long, expressive piano section in the middle. I was inspired by both Prince and Dream Theater when writing it. The first guitar solo in the song is played by Roy Ziv.

4 – Dust in My Eyes
I wanted to write a more modern song with strong riffs, unique rhythms, and fewer guitar solos. It’s probably the most different track on the album, and it includes some nods to “La Premiere Experience” and “Physical Distancing” from the previous EP, Tales Of A Changing Life Part 1.
There’s also an electric saxophone solo played by Orlan Charles.

5 – Saudade
“Saudade” is a Portuguese word that means “missing,” but in a much deeper, more emotional way. It captures the feeling of longing for moments with loved ones or someone who is no longer here. This track features a beautiful poem written and performed by Wesley Poison. It’s a short, acoustic song that serves as a kind of interlude, leading into the next track.

6 – Mom’s Lullaby
This is the most emotional song I’ve ever written. It’s a heartfelt ballad dedicated to my mom, who has always been my biggest musical influence and supporter. When I was little, she would sing lullabies to help me fall asleep, and this song is my own lullaby for her.

7 – Tales Of A Changing Life Suite
This is the longest track on the album, running 11 minutes and 30 seconds. It’s an epic piece filled with rich orchestrations and intense shred solos. Hugo Maritutti, from the Brazilian metal band Shaman, recorded the bowed guitar for the intro. The song features duets between guitar and keyboard, as well as an extended solo section inspired by Latin music. It’s definitely the most challenging song on the album.

Rod Rodrigues – Photo Credit – Allan Cabral 

Rod Rodrigues is a Brazilian-Canadian guitarist, music teacher, and songwriter with an impressive career in the music industry. Over the years, he has been a member of various bands, including Enemies of Reality and Falling Into a Dream (a Dream Theater tribute band).

Rod has studied with renowned musicians like Kiko Loureiro (Megadeth) and Greg Howe (Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson, and others) and has received degrees from IG&T and Claretiano University. Since 1997, he has been sharing his knowledge and skills as a music teacher in Brazil, Canada, and Europe.

As a solo artist, Rod released his first EP in 2010, titled “The First Step: Introduction,” which gained recognition in several music publications, including Guitar Player, Cover Guitarra, and Guitarload, among others. In 2019, he released his single “T.A.G,” followed by his concept album, “Tales of a Changing Life Part.1,” in 2022. Notably, “Tales of a Changing Life Part.1” features the talented Marco Sfogli (James LaBrie, Premiata Forneria Marconi) on the track “Woodbine Sunset.”

Thanks to his outstanding work on “Tales of a Changing Life Part.1,” Rod was voted one of the top 20 Guitar Players of 2022 by the readers of Brazilian Roadie Crew magazine.

Discography:
– EP – The First Step: Introduction (2010)
– Single – T.A.G. (2019)
– EP – Tales Of A Changing Life Part 1 (2022)
– Album – Tales Of a Changing Life Part 2 (2024)

Shared Stage with: Kiko Loureiro, Rafael Bittencourt, Pyramid Theorem, Polychuk

Endorsed by: Solez Strings, Ibox Guitar Straps and Sstring Dampers

0 EPK – Intestinal Laceration – Chaotic Eschatological Madness (2022)

  • November 18, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · 2 Shadows · EPKs · Intestinal Laceration (Gore House Porudctions)

EPK – Intestinal Laceration – Chaotic Eschatological Madness (2022)

Publicist – Jon Asher – gorehouse[@]ashermediarelations[.]com

For fans of Guttural Secrete, Deeds of Flesh, Arsebreed, Gorgasm, Defeated Sanity

Band: Intestinal Laceration
Album Title: Chaotic Eschatological Madness
Release Date: May 20, 2022
Label: Gore House Productions

Instagram.com/intestinal_laceration | Facebook.com/intestinallaceration 

Album – https://orcd.co/chaotic-eschatological-madness

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Band: Intestinal Laceration
Album Title: Chaotic Eschatological Madness
Release Date: May 20, 2022
Label: Gore House Productions

Track Listing:
1. Eternal Cosmic Darkness (3: 42)
2. Embryonic Mutation of Baalcetrorus (2: 36)
3. Time Regeneration (3: 01)
4. Oniric Experience (4: 01)
5. Return To Saturn (4: 01)
6. Eruption (3: 22)
7. Abyss of Atrocities (3: 18)
8. Sacrificial Retribution (3: 43)
9. Relic of Chaos (5: 57)
Album Credits:
Album Cover art by Andreas Christanetoff (Armaada Art)
All album music composed by Nestor Insano except the track “Time Regeneration” composed by Ric and Nestor Insano
All lyrics written by Nestor Insano
Logo by Ramiro Paredes
All music recorded by Angel Maldad except the track “Relic of Chaos” recorded and mixed by Joel Alvare
Album was mixed and mastered by Indra CahyaAlbum Band Line Up:
Nestor Insano (Guitars and bass)
Eduardo Vilchez “The Axe Murderer” (vocals)
Joe Hoyle (Drums)

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About The Album Artwork:

I mean an ancient sanctuary in ruins that keeps alive its cult of cannibalism. Mythical monsters of the underworld against men.

The sanctuary is a tenebrous structure with aberrant iconographic forms with a monster in it.

Chaotic and overwhelming landscapes where there is a tenebrous Ancestral Oracle that has a connection with another dimension in the Cosmos by means of an Energy that unites them.

The cosmos is a dimension in chaos

The ancestral oracle maintains its cult offering rites of human flesh through cannibalistic fights of mythical monsters of the underworld thirsty for blood that tear eyes, hearts, organs, and limbs mercilessly to humans. Showing horrendous death scenes.

Hemorrhages of blood, guts, and viscera shoot swiftly around the ancestral oracle. Limbs, dismembered bodies, brains, heads, bones, and skulls everywhere.

About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

The theme of the album “CHAOTIC SCHATOLOGICAL MADNESS” deals with the cosmological existential anguish as an answer to the absurdities of the world, searching for the true essence of nature in the phenomenological subjective experiences and cosmological knowledge, manifested in the cult of ancestral eschatologies as a symbolic cognitive cultural legacy that is shown in its original way of conceiving the universe (cosmological prefiguration).

This cult is vivified in the ancestral oracles which have a connection with other dimensions in the cosmos by means of an energy that unites them, their fervor is kept alive with cannibalistic offerings and autophagy. From these ancestral oracles emerge aberrant mythical monsters from the underworld that exterminate the human race. In addition, the oracles ask for sacrificial retribution for the answers to existential cosmological questions.

The album also talks about catastrophic natural phenomena, the regeneration of time, and the extinction of the human race as a misanthropic seed because of its self-destructive nature.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. Eternal Cosmic Darkness – It denotes a journey through the confines of the immense and immeasurable interdimensional cosmos that transmits and fills us with all its unfathomable energy.

2. Embryonic Mutation of Baalcetrorus –  Terrifying fusion of genetics with the power of the cosmos giving life to a horrendous misanthropic being that puts an end to humanity for its capital flaws.

3. Time Regeneration –  It speaks about the possibilities of returning to the possible diachronic preconfigurations of the genesis time of the world as an antagonistic reason for the destruction/correction/new beginning of the present world and the historical formations relative to the temporal.

4. Oniric Experience –   It talks about the development of the state of being that becomes to achieve an extrasensory dimensional transmutation as an unfolded experience through the dissolution of the mind-body (since the brain and the human body prevent the energy from transcending!!!) issues that are pointed out in quantum studies, astrological psychology, Hindustani sacred texts, as well as the studies of Jacobo Grinberg.

5. Return to Saturn – Es una Oda alegórica al ancient Saturn (Saturn planet and Saturn god) y una representación primigenia del diablo

6. Eruption –  It is a personal theogony and the struggle to solve existential problems. It ends with an eruption entrusted by the ancestral god Pakal that would finish with all humanity.

7. Abyss of Atrocities – It is a fight for the end of the world that ends with one’s own autophagy reflecting itself in the narrative as a mirror, but it is oneself.

8. Sacrificial Retribution – It narrates a mythical journey that ends with sacrificial self-flagellation in retribution for the answers to existential cosmological questions.

9. Relic of Chaos – Acoustic guitar instrumental as an outro to end and soothe the overpowering brutality of the monster that is the album itself, which furiously and hatefully complains full of misanthropy throughout all songs wanting to extinguish humanity at all costs.

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Fun Fact:

If there were brutal death drummers in our country we would already have 5 albums hahaha.

Getting a suitable drummer trained in brutal death and with the techniques of the style developed that has the same expectations of the band has been and still is the most difficult thing.

L-R – Nestor Rossell (Guitars),  Ricardo Quispe (Bass), Eduardo Vilchez (Vocals)

Photo credits: Eduardo Vilchez

INTESTINAL LACERATION was formed in 2009 by twisted minds obsessed with the extreme, ancestral eschatology, existential cosmology, anti-Christianity, cannibalism, genetic mutation, and pathological malformations. 

Thus, constantly meeting in the underworld of the dirty streets of Lima, Peru, they began rehearsals where compositions of fast and rotten riffs, extreme blast beats, and overwhelmingly chaotic guttural vocals converged. 

During that time, INTESTINAL LACERATION gave several live releases of extreme brutality. In 2014 the band recorded its first music video “ENJOY THEIR PUTRID FLESH”, and released some copies of this first single. In 2015 the band recorded the EP titled “SPECIES OF PUTRID MINDS” which was released by Coyote Records (RU).  

The band is signed to the label Gore House Productions (USA) who made the first full-length album entitled “CHAOTIC ESCHATOLOGICAL MADNESS” in 2022.

Currently, the band is working on their second full-length album.

Discography:
Album “Chaotic Eschatological Madness” (2022) produced by Gore House Productions
EP “Species of Putrid Minds (2015) produced by Coyote Records (RU)”

 

0 Rockshots Records – RISEN CROW Unveils First Single and Video For “Risen Crow” Off Upcoming Album “Requiem For A Damned Love” Out Feb 2025

  • November 16, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Risen Crow (Rockshots Records)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 16, 2024

RISEN CROW Unveils First Single and Video For “Risen Crow” Off Upcoming Album “Requiem For A Damned Love” Out Feb 2025

Rockshots Records is excited to announce that RISEN CROW has officially released their debut single and music video for “Risen Crow”, the first track from their highly anticipated album “Requiem For A Damned Love” due out February 2025. The single is now available on all major streaming platforms, accompanied by an evocative video that captures the dark, melodic essence of the band’s unique sound.
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Formed in 2020 in Rome, Risen Crow stands out in the Italian metal scene with their distinct fusion of power metal and gothic elements. Drawing inspiration from iconic bands such as Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Kamelot, and Lacuna Coil, Risen Crow’s music blends powerful riffs, haunting melodies, and atmospheric soundscapes, creating an emotional journey for listeners. The single “Risen Crow” embodies the band’s artistic vision, showcasing their signature mix of powerful metal energy and dark, gothic atmospheres.
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The upcoming album, “Requiem For A Damned Love” delves into themes of obsession, damned love, and sacrifice, taking listeners through an intense narrative filled with emotion and depth. The track “Risen Crow” sets the tone for the album, offering a glimpse into the band’s compelling storytelling and dynamic musical approach.
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​Risen Crow invites fans to experience their dark, melodic journey and immerse themselves in their debut single’s evocative atmosphere. With a strong lineup and a unique blend of influences, the band is ready to make their mark on the international metal scene.
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Watch the official “Risen Crow” music video on YouTube and stream the single on all major platforms. Follow Risen Crow on social media for updates on the upcoming album release and future live performances.
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Music Video – https://youtu.be/mgYBWxVzZDo

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Risen Crow’s debut album, “Requiem For A Damned Love”, will be released on February 28, 2025. Fans can now listen to the first single from the album and pre-order their copy at the following link: https://lnk.to/iWnIfA​

Track Listing:
1. Never surrender
2. Black Widow
3. Funeral Jack
4. Risen Crow
5. Revelation
6. Dark In my life
7. Believe in me
8. Black Rose
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​Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Francesco Mattei and Kate Nord at Underworld Studio​
​underworldstudiocasperia.com | Facebook.com/UnderworldStudio​

Cover, Artwork & Layout Design: Harley Velasquez at Infinity NucleArt Studio​
​Instagram: @HarleyVelasquezArt | Facebook.com/InfinityNucleArtStudio​
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​Risen Crow Line Up:​
Antonella Della Monica: Vocals
Claudio Vattone: Vocals
Giuseppe Longo: Guitars
Francesco Menale: Guitars
Alessandro Bernabei: Keyboards
Flavio Cicchetti: Bass
Filippo Martini: Drums

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.facebook.com/risencrowband | https://www.instagram.com/risencrow​
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0 Canada’s UTILITY PROVIDER Shares Lyric Video For Title Track Off Groovy Prog Album “Challenger” Out End of Nov 2024

  • November 15, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Utility Provider

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 15, 2024

Canada’s UTILITY PROVIDER Shares Lyric Video For Title Track Off Groovy Prog Album “Challenger” Out End of Nov 2024

L-R – Vadim Cartovenco – Drums, Chris Thomas – Guitar/Backing Vocals, Tyler Mayfield – Lead Vocals, Shayne Gold – Bass/Backing Vocals

Vancouver, Canada’s UTILITY PROVIDER is set to release their third full-length “Challenger” at the end of November 2024 produced with Nick Bergeron at Starport Studios (Langley, B.C.) with mixing and mastering by the renowned Michael Kraushaar at Little Red Studios (Vancouver B.C).

With a fresh new lineup, the band is excited to unveil this latest offering to newcomers of their sound along with their current fan following.

“I truly believe this album is going to blow our fans away. The writing is much stronger than in the previous releases and the production as a whole is miles ahead of them. What I love about this album is how each song has its own identity; its own sound, and its own story. There are definitely some surprises in store for our fans. One song that in particular stands out for me is “Independent Soul” because it sounds absolutely nothing like anything U.P. has put out before. I’m really excited to see what everyone thinks!” says vocalist Tyler Mayfield.

On this record, the band’s main ambition is to take fans on a unique, powerful, and intense listening experience. The overarching theme of “Challenger” is one of triumph over adversity and having the courage to throw off your “chains” (both physical and mental) and strike out on your own. UTILITY PROVIDER wants fans to be able to make a connection with the music and connect with them on a very personal level. They showcase this with a concept of a side “A” and a side “B”.

“Up until this album, all U.P songs were written in drop C tuning. The first 6 songs of the album stay in that same drop C tuning, however side “B” is written in A# tuning – it’s literally a whole new sound for our fans! The transition from side “A” to side “B” is marked by a beautiful instrumental track written solely by guitarist Chris Thomas called “Northern Storm”. We hope the listeners will enjoy this nuance within the album. We sure had a ton of fun recording it!” adds Mayfield.

Lyrically, the album “Challenger” was mostly penned by vocalist Tyler Mayfield who wants to tell a story. He elaborates:

“As the lead vocalist, I feel that it’s my duty to put into words the message that the music is trying to convey. There is a lot of teamwork between Chris and myself to get that right. So in this way, the lyrics don’t always necessarily reflect my personal life, but are more tailored to reflect the story within the music.”

Drummer Vadim Cartovenco adds:

“This is the title track of the album so we spent a lot of time making sure the production was exactly what we wanted. Music was written by Vadim and Chris during 2023 and we played the song live a lot. The music, I think, sounds like a cool mix of thrash and power metal. The guitars are especially highlighted in this song to give it that power and distinct U.P tone that Chris is known for. The verses have quick guitar licks overtop of the main melody to add flavor. The vocals are mostly clean so listeners can hear the lyrics, which embody the theme of the album. Drums is a combination of thrash metal and progressive metal, Vadim’s favorite part is the groove section where China played with off beat pattern. This song in particular focuses on overcoming physical challenges with a fighting spirit. You will notice that the lyrics repeat in each verse – this was done on purpose to really drive home the point.”

With members individually influenced by different elements of metal. You will hear their sonic meshing of blues rock, prog metal, thrash, and grunge as they reveal their single and title track accompanied by a lyric video. The song itself is a mix of thrash and power metal with the guitars highlighted to give it that U.P. tone that Chris Thomas is known for. Lyrically co-written by Mayfield and Thomas, the track focuses on overcoming physical challenges with a fighting spirit.

Listen to the lyric Video for “Challenger” at

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Recommended for fans of Mastodon, Devin Townsend, Alice in Chains, and Gojira, “Challenger” is due out on November 26th, 2024, and is available for pre-order at https://utilityprovider.bandcamp.com.

Show Dates:​
Nov 21 – New Westminster, BC – Bully’s Studios – info w/ The Evan Williams Project, Stickman
Dec 20 – New Westminster, BC – Bully’s Studios – info w/ Mourning High, Assailant, Evan Way

Track Listing:​
1. Broken Ghost Touches – 2:39
2. Humans – 4:23
3. Challenger – 5:08
4. Social Murder – 1:59
5. Killer Instinct – 3:36
6. Northern Storm – 1:13
7. You Know She’s Metal – 3:14
8. Loudest Voices – 4:47
9. Skin & Bones – 4:22
10. Independent Soul – 2:28
11. Scabs – 5:55
12. Controversy In Everything – 4:40
Album Length: 44:29

Album Band Line Up:​
Guitar/backing vocals: Chris Thomas
Drums: Vadim Cartovenco
Lead vocals: Tyler Mayfield
Bass/backing vocals: Tyler Parsons-Mathieu

Live Band Line Up:​
Guitar/backing vocals: Chris Thomas
Drums: Vadim Cartovenco
Lead vocals: Tyler Mayfield
Bass/backing vocals: Shayne Gold

More info: Facebook.com/utilityproviderband | Instagram.com/utilityproviderband | X.com/utilityboys​

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0 SHORES OF NULL Teams Up w/ THUNDERFLIX To Debut Full Live Video of HELLFEST 2024 Performance; New Album “The Loss of Beauty” Out Now!

  • November 15, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Shores of Null (Spikerot Records)

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Montreal, QC – November 15, 2024​

SHORES OF NULL Teams Up w/ THUNDERFLIX To Debut Full Live Video of HELLFEST 2024 Performance

New Album “The Loss of Beauty” Out Now!

Touring Europe this past summer in support of their latest and fourth record “The Loss of Beauty” (Spikerot Records), Italian melodic death-doom force Shores of Null performed at this year’s Hellfest Open Air (Temple Stage) in Clisson, France.

Delivering a powerful performance that encapsulates their signature blend of heavy, melodic gothic doom. This live set showcases tracks from their rich discography, including highlights from their latest album. As they perform under the iconic lights of Hellfest, the band’s dynamic soundscapes and emotional depth resonate through the crowd, creating an immersive experience for all in attendance. This performance at one of Europe’s premier metal festivals marks a significant moment for Shores Of Null, further solidifying their place in the metal genre.

Capturing that full set on live video, Shores of Null is ready to unveil it for fans by teaming up with ThunderFlix, the world’s premier on-demand video streaming service dedicated exclusively to heavy metal music.

Vocalist Davide Straccione adds:

“Hellfest was the culmination of an intense promotional cycle during which we had the privilege of taking ‘The Loss Of Beauty’ far and wide. Stepping onto that stage was an incredibly powerful experience, rewarding us for years of relentless hard work, dedication, and a deep love for what we do. We felt the energy of the crowd resonating with us, and in that moment, it truly felt like we were exactly where we were meant to be. On a personal level, it was a dream come true, and I believe I can speak for the entire band when I say it was the highlight of our career so far.”

Watch Shores of Null‘s Hellfest 2024 performance in its entirety via its premiere on ThunderFlix HERE.

Watch a live clip of their track “A New Death Is Born” – https://youtu.be/Zw07Pvr5BsM

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Hellfest 2024 Setlist:​
intro: Transitory
1. Destination Woe
2. The Last Flower
3. Ruins Alive
4. Quiescent
5. Darkness Won’t Take Me
6. Nothing Left To Burn
7. My Darkest Years
8. A New Death Is Born
outro: Blazing Sunlight
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Live Video Credits:
Live Sound Tech: Nikos Giagkoudakis
Video Recording: Sombrero & Co

“The Loss of Beauty” is Shores Of Null’s fourth album and follows the acclaimed “Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying)”, unanimously considered by fans and critics as one of the Doom Metal gems of recent years. Both albums were recorded between 2019 and early 2020, and although “The Loss of Beauty” was initially conceived as the band’s third album, ‘Beyond The Shores’ took its place as it better reflected the doom and gloom sentiment of the ‘annus horribilis’ 2020.

Across 11 tracks (plus two bonus tracks), Shores Of Null once again submerges listeners with tempestuous and turbulent riffs. The band continues to hone its sound and take its melancholic dark metal to new heights by mastering an assorted palette of genres with inbred poignancy. The lyrics celebrate beauty in imperfection and transience and are meant to be an invitation to seek beauty in little things, especially those unexpected and ephemeral.

“Those who follow Shores Of Null from the very beginning know that our influences touch many genres, and I think those who loved ‘Quiescence’ and ‘Black Drapes For Tomorrow’ won’t be disappointed. I consider ‘The Loss Of Beauty’ to be the natural evolution of those records, while ‘Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying)’ represents a slight detour from the main road, a quite successful experiment in which we gave vent to our most dark and dramatic side, focusing exclusively on gothic/death/doom metal, almost funereal at times. Those who have known us with ‘Beyond The Shores’ might find ‘The Loss Of Beauty’ a bit different, faster in tempos but still very gloomy and melancholic, so I’m pretty confident the album will be well received by fans in general.” adds vocalist Davide Straccione.

Dark and heavy, tinged with feelings of despair, “The Loss Of Beauty” was released on March 24th, 2023, and recommended for fans of Swallow The Sun, Borknagar, and Paradise Lost.

Music Video – The Last Flower – https://youtu.be/W_LV8-Mz8qA

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Music Video – Darkness Won’t Take Me – https://youtu.be/zjY8Wztnq-k

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Album Stream:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/vWOcwJYjhq8

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3ZckbMW

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Album order (Digital, CD, Vinyl) – https://linktr.ee/thelossofbeauty​

Track Listing:​
1. Transitory – 1:20
2. Destination Woe – 4:52
3. The Last Flower – 4:59
4. Darkness Won’t Take Me – 4:14
5. Nothing Left To Burn – 4:55
6. Old Scars – 4:23
7. The First Son – 2:17
8. A Nature In Disguise – 6:26
9. My Darkest Years – 4:56
10. Fading As One – 5:19
11. A New Death Is Born – 4:54
Album Length: 48:40
Bonus Tracks (CD and digital only)
12. Underwater Oddity – 4:18
13. Blazing Sunlight – 1:57

Shores Of Null is:
Davide Straccione – Vocals
Gabriele Giaccari – Guitars
Raffaele Colace – Guitars
Matteo Capozucca – Bass
Emiliano Cantiano – Drums

For more info: Spikerot.com | Shoresofnull.com
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About: Shores of Null stand out from their contemporaries with their ability to blend seemingly disparate elements into their sound, overwhelmingly heavy and soothing at the same time: blackened aggression stands alongside gothic-doom sections without either sounding out of place. Their music can be both melancholic yet majestic, made of chorale-like guitar textures across the instrument’s entire range, sustained by a powerful rhythmic section and punctuated by a refined mixture of clean and growled vocals, along with extensive use of pleasing vocal harmonies which have become the band’s trademark through the years.

The Rome-based metal band has been an unwavering presence within the metal underground since their musical outset in 2013, churning out three impressive records: the melodic and somber “Quiescence” (Candlelight, 2014), the darker and more complex “Black Drapes For Tomorrow” (Candlelight/Spinefarm, 2017), and finally their most ambitious work to date “Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying)” (Spikerot Records, 2020), a 38-minute long opus which continues to prove the band’s willingness to go off the beaten path while creating their ultimate doom manifesto.

The band’s fourth album “The Loss Of Beauty”, recorded during the same sessions of “Beyond The Shores”, was released in March of 2023.

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Metal Hammer writers’ top metal albums of 2023 – Edwin McFee – #20 – Shores of Null – The Loss of Beauty

“Once again, Shores of Null continue to impress with yet another slab of high-quality doom/death that seems the quintet on an upwards trajectory. Their “Alice in Chains gone doom” recipe needs no repairing, thank you kindly, and while they’ve been around for nearly a decade, it’s still exciting to see where they go from here, because it still feels like The Loss of Beauty is hinting at even greater things to come. Add this to your overcast morning breakfast coffee moments, or your sunny afternoon chillout sessions.” – Angry Metal Guy​
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​“With The Loss of Beauty, Shores of Null have released a hot contender for my album of the year, which I can warmly recommend to every fan of melancholic metal with doom, gothic, melodic death and black metal influences! I give this masterpiece the highest grade!” – Soundmagnet Magazin​
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​“I highly recommend spending a quiet hour listening to the record with headphones.” – Powermetal.de​
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​“It is a highly entertaining set of songs that comes together well nonetheless and leads to an emotional impact upon the listener. Fans of melancholic doom metal will find a lot to like here.” – Metal Bite​
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​“with this new work, the Shores Of Null have shown all their majestic talent: The Loss Of Beauty is an album that mixes evil and joy, clarity and impurity, melodies and distortions with extreme dexterity. An album that will attract you thanks to its enchanting idyllic and romantic scores but which will make you unleash as soon as the rough and atrocious parts come into play: a record capable of transporting the interlocutor into a mystical and fairy environment but simultaneously unhealthy and distressing. Nothing to add: listen to them and I’m sure you will have yourselves confirmed everything I said!” – Metal Wave​
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​“”The Loss Of Beauty” has not lost its beautiful melodies And it is exactly this mix that SHORES OF NULL keep to the end of the album… “The Loss Of Beauty” convinces by far Stretches through its refreshing heterogeneity. Straccione’s very strong vocal performance does the rest.” – Metal.de​
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​“The Loss Of Beauty offers melancholic dark metal with a wide range of influences, from gothic metal to doom metal to melodic black/death metal. With frequent use of clean vocals and deep growls. A must for fans of Paradise Lost, Amorphis and Enslaved.” – Metalogy

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0 Out Now! TZIMANI’s New Album “I Feel Fine” via Glory or Death Records (Vinyl) & Noize Cartel (Digital)

  • November 15, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Tzimani

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Montreal, QC – November 15, 2024

Out Now! TZIMANI’s New Album “I Feel Fine” via Glory or Death Records (Vinyl) & Noize Cartel (Digital)

L-R – Eddie Vazquez – Guitars, Bass, Synthesizers, Vox – Seb Vazquez – Drums,
Photo Credit: Chris Mcfly

Breaking out with their self-titled debut EP in 2018, San Diego, USA’s Eddie and Seb Vazquez brother duo that makes Tzimani are excited to unveil their first full-length album entitled “I Feel Fine”, now available as of November 15th on Glory or Death Records (Vinyl) and Noize Cartel (Digital).

“This album has been a trial of our toughest mental and emotional challenges to not only complete but to release into the ether as it took us over two years to complete from the time we first recorded drums back in August 2022 to when we finally had masters in hand in June of 2024. In a lot of ways, this album represents an emotional rebirth of the band with efforts to take on the world in the metal scene after a protracted period of relative inactivity dating back to mid-2019 after we wrapped up our touring to promote the 2018 EP.

We plan on rebuilding the momentum that was lost during the pandemic years and hitting the ground with a renewed vigor and sense of excitement to bring our live performance to places we have not been to and recapture the support of all the fans we left hanging over the last five years to let them know that we are back! We are ready to reclaim the title as the fearless gruesome twosome in the music sphere and we could not be more thrilled to be working with Buddy and Ygor and the Glory or Death Records label and having them allow us to try to transcend our music and reach the broadest audience.” adds Sebastien Vazquez.

Picking up right where the 2018 EP dropped off, Tzimani‘s album “I Feel Fine” features the same elements of catchy hooks, clean rhythms, and dynamic vocal lines. However, there are bits of deviation when it comes to injecting new elements. Fans will hear an added synthesizer for some of the tracks, an exploration into AOR rock, and some expressions of today’s modern music scene for this collection of eight songs of their finest hour adds.\

Sebastien Vazquez explains further:

“You know those albums that you listen to over and over again and you just know when the first song hits your sense of familiarity, nostalgia, warmth, and comfort? That is what we are trying to encapsulate. The album is straightforward heavy metal mixed with modern elements with a dash of AOR and we feel it is the best representation to show everyone what we are capable of. We are also trying to represent the future of the band and give everyone an entry into some of the larger questions that we struggle with and how we choose to represent that with our songwriting. We are not the type of band that is capable of singing about stories, dragons, and swords, but we excel at writing tunes that people can genuinely relate to and connect with.”

Tzimani is recommended for fans of Van Halen, Haunt, Striker, Traveler, Skull Fist, and Cauldron.

Tzimani‘s new album “I Feel Fine” is now available as of Nov 15th, 2024 on Vinyl and digitally at the following links:

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/40NvoHW

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Digital – http://tzimani.bandcamp.com/

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Vinyl – https://www.gloryordeathrecords.com/shop/p/tzmani-i-feel-fine-pre-order-​

Previous singles:

I Feel Fine – https://youtu.be/xll4IuaBIP0​

“We Stand and Fight” – https://youtu.be/8yneRSyOlHY​

“Haunting” – https://youtu.be/0NB9XxLAABs​

Track Listing:​
1. We Stand and Fight (4:30)
2. Breaker (3:28)
3. Hold On (4:31)
4. Haunting (3:59)
5. Endless Road (5:24)
6. Bleeding Life (3:29)
7. Empty (3:27)
8. I Feel Fine (4:56)
Album Length: 33:45

More info: https://www.facebook.com/tzimaniofficial | https://www.instagram.com/tzimani_official​

About: Formed in 2017, Tzimani hit the ground running with their debut demo and a relentless West Coast and Southwest tour, winning over fans with electrifying performances in cities like Portland, Seattle, and Texas. Their 2018 self-titled EP, released via Noize Cartel Records, became a launching pad that propelled them into the national spotlight. With over 100 shows across North America and standout appearances at major festivals, the band quickly built a reputation as a live act not to be missed.

Drawing from legendary influences like Iron Maiden, Van Halen, and Mötley Crüe, Tzimani’s music is a bold fusion of melodic AOR and the raw power of old-school heavy metal. With twin-guitar leads, soaring solos, and thunderous drumming, their sound is equal parts grit and glory. Eddie’s vocals, reminiscent of Dio, along with his fierce guitar work, channel the spirit of classic rock while still pushing forward into new sonic territory.

After their 2020 expanded re-release of the EP, Tzimani faced an unexpected pause as the world shut down. But through the stillness, the brothers’ creativity simmered, building anticipation for their next big move. Now, with their first full-length “I Feel Fine” (Out Nov 2024), they’re stepping into uncharted territory by incorporating synthesizers to deepen their sound, adding a dynamic, atmospheric layer that brings new emotion and energy to their music.

Tzimani’s partnership with Glory or Death Records marks the beginning of a fresh journey. With their signature blend of melody and muscle, the band is primed to reach a broader audience and reignite their momentum on stages across the country. The stage is set, the wheels are turning again, and Tzimani is ready to reclaim their place as a force in the rock and metal scene.

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“the blistering new single “Haunting” from metal duo Tzimani! Driving speed riffs, AOR keys, breakout solos and soaring vocals make “Haunting” a very cool track.” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll
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“At full throttle (opening track We Stand And Fight, for instance) they’ll take you right back to the glory days of names like The Rods, or any of those classic US power metal names of the early eighties, but the key to Tzimani’s appeal is their ability to add huge doses of melody to the muscle; When they get this right, as they do on Hold On and Empty, the sound they create – like the Adrian Smith-penned Iron Maiden classics of the mid eighties – is hard to resist… This really is top notch stuff, and I can’t recommend it highly enough if you like proper, old school heavy metal like it used to be made.” – Sentinel Daily​
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​“I Feel Fine is a ….hmm.. fine collection of classic heavy metal songs, with enough energy and punch to make you hit the replay button” – Velvet Thunder

“Typically, when promo proclaims that a band represents a “bold new take” on a traditional, well-trod style, you can expect the same: yet another forgettable “revitalization” of a sound and aesthetic that has been done to death, reanimated, and then slaughtered by copycats once more. In the case of Tzimani, the status quo is effectively put in its place.” – Sleeping Village

“Electrifying pace sets ‘We Are The Ones’ on fire, hurtling along at full velocity, displaying all the hallmarks associated with the “foot on the monitor” style of traditional heavy metal. Hitting hard like an out of control wrecking ball” – Frenzy Fire / Metal Gods TV

” refreshing heavy rock 8/10″ – SoundMagnet (German)

” This two piece hailing from San Diego shredded their way through their set. Straight up heavy metal brothers rocking their way across North America. Eddie can really play the guitar. Each song they played were full of mean riffs and ripping solos.” – Metal As Medicine (Live Review – 2019 – Kelowna, BC)

” They surprised us all when vocalist/guitarist Eddie Vazquez announced that they were the only other band on the bill. It was their best time to shine. Kudos to you Vazquez brothers!… Tzimani set up shop, and made that stage their biatch! Soon enough they began playing songs that were not included in their demo such as “Overdrive,” and dished out their hits “Final Hour” and “Get Me Out Of Here” which are available on their demo. These bros emitted a tremendous confidence and were still glowing from their recent inaugural American tour.” – Ugh Metal (Live Review – 2017 – San Diego, CA)

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0 Streaming Now! Quebec’s TROLLWAR’s Symphonic Melo-Death EP “Tales from the Frozen Wastes” ft. Guests From Kalmah, Atavistia

  • November 14, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Trollwar

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Montreal, QC – November 14, 2024

Streaming Now! Quebec’s TROLLWAR’s Symphonic Melo-Death EP “Tales from the Frozen Wastes”

EP Guests Veli-Matti Kananen (Kalmah), Mattias Sippola (Atavistia)

The wait is over! Quebec symphonic melodic death masters Trollwar are proud to present the full stream premiere of their highly anticipated EP “Tales from the Frozen Wastes”, before its official release on November 15, 2024.

Check out the EP stream premiere on Decibel Magazine HERE.

“Tales from the Frozen Wastes” marks a significant evolution in Trollwar‘s sound, showcasing a perfect blend of their brutal roots with refined symphonic orchestrations and progressive elements. The EP takes listeners on a journey through a dark dimension, exploring themes of fallen deities, the realm of the dead, and the consequences of mortal ambition. The band comments on the changes that can be found on the record:

“I think our EP could be described as a renewal. A renewal of our music and a new maturity for our music. I do think that you can hear it through our songs in this release. The ‘Unseen One’ and ‘In the Fields of Frost’ are both great songs that we wrote a couple of years ago, while ‘Bane of the Underworld’ and ‘The Offering’ are pretty much the new Trollwar that you should expect going forward. These two songs show a clear upgrade of how we write our music.”

This release represents the culmination of years of hard work and musical growth Trollwar has dedicated to their sound. They’ve pushed themselves to create something that’s not just heavy and melodic, but also tells a compelling story through both music and lyrics.

To celebrate the premiere, Trollwar will be hosting a live Q&A session on their official YouTube channel on the release date (Nov 15th). The band will discuss the creation of the EP, share behind-the-scenes stories, and answer fan questions. They are recommended listening for fans of Equilibrium, Wintersun, and Ensiferum.

Due out on November 15th, “Tales from the Frozen Wastes” is available for digital pre-save – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/trollwar/tales-from-the-frozen-wastes​

Track Listing:​
1. Prologue (2:00)
2. The Unseen One (7:05) ft. Keyboard Solo by Veli-Matti Kananen (Kalmah)
3. Bane of the Underworld (5:26)
4. In The Fields of Frost (4:05)
5. The Offering (5:46) ft. Clean Vocal / Choir by Mattias Sippola (Atavistia)
EP Length: 24:24

More info:

​Trollwar.wixsite.com/trollwar | Facebook.com/Trollwar | x.com/trollwarqc | Instagram.com/trollwarmetal/​

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“Trollwar waste no time lighting a fire under the listener with blazing and darting riffage, booming and battering drums, soaring symphonics, savage snarls, and heroic choral singing. But a finger-tapped guitar also introduces magically swirling melodies; grim vibrating fretwork and heavily jolting grooves throw us into fierce combat; and rippling keyboard tones add to the song’s fantastical glories. The band build toward an extravagant finale, hard-hitting and sky-flying, entirely in keeping with the song’s overarching mythic aura.” (Single – Bane of The Underworld) – No Clean Singing

“No scene outplays another on this vivid EP. From start to finish, the blend of orchestration and metal is curated in a way that the Fantasy plays through, while the harshness of its tale is presented with wicked solos, stunning riffs, and masterful sound. As a Fantasy fanatic, and a metalhead, this EP is a stunning display of talent and imagination, utilizing skill and story to present to us one hell of an adventure. 9/10” – All Father Metal

Top 20 2018 Metal album from Quebec by Metal Universe (Oath of the Storm LP – 2018)

“The whole record is an adventure; the sequencing flows well from song to song and is bumpered nicely by an intro that sets the mood, plus an outro that gently brings things to a close, returning the listener safely back to their respective realities. At the end of the day, I definitely think Trollwar is onto something here; they are proudly waving the folk-metal banner and are destined for big things.” – PureGrainAudio (Oath of the Storm LP – 2018)

”The vocals are abrasively savage, and the swirling keyboard melody is like ear heroin. I can’t help myself — the song pushes too many buttons for me to resist.” – No Clean Singing (Oath of the Storm LP – 2018)

“OATH OF THE STORM has a wave of well-written catchy songs, good production, lots of intensity and power as well, which is something some of the other bands lack. TrollWar is a pretty appropriate name for this enjoyable act and OATH OF THE STORM is one of the more intense Folk Metal albums out this year.” – Metal Rules (Oath of the Storm LP – 2018)

“Overall, this was an outstanding album, for a band that clearly has a lot to offer. What I can’t figure out is why no one has signed them yet? The production is excellent. They have a sophistication and complexity in their sound that few others do, yet each track is very easy to listen to. It’s like you combined the best of the old, IRON MAIDEN, with the best of the new, WINTERSUN, and you have TROLLWAR, with their own unique flair. The melodies are both playful and dangerous, and the entire album is excellent from the opener through the closer. “Oath of the Storm” is a fascinating glimpse into the soul of the band, where they let it all out there for you to enjoy. And enjoy it I did!” – 9/10 – Metal Temple (Oath of the Storm LP – 2018)

”the tracks are face smashing and memorable with enough layers to satisfy even the most tech savvy of you folksters”…….”It’s hard to necessarily give you specifics other than multiple layers of instrumentation, blast beats, keys and symphonic touches with shredding guitar and vocals.”- Folk Metal.NL (Oath of the Storm LP – 2018)

“TROLLWAR deliver “Oath of the Storm”, a strong second work that should not only be interesting for fans of FINNTROLL and ENSIFERUM… The Canadians’ independent, accordion-driven folk black metal proves that real fighting roles don’t just inhabit Scandinavia and the surrounding area. Then a resounding “kippis!” or an elegant “à votre santé!”. 4/5″ – Stormbringer

“Uncompromising and lovable – Oath Of The Storm… Conclusion: “Oath Of The Storm” is an interesting folk metal album and for fans of EQUILIBRIUM or FINNTROLL. TROLLWAR is characterized by good song progression and incredible joy in playing… So if you’re still looking for a Christmas present, you can grab it here without hesitation.” – Metal.de

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0 HELLFIRE 76 New Video “Rags to Rage” Is A Rip Roaring Rock Title Track Off New Album Out End of Nov 2024

  • November 14, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Hellfire 76 · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 14, 2024

HELLFIRE 76 New Video “Rags to Rage” Is A Rip Roaring Rock Title Track Off New Album Out End of Nov 2024

North Carolina, USA’s, Southern Metal duo Hellfire 76 has just dropped their rippin’ new video for single “Rags to Rage” the title track from their upcoming first full-length, which hits speakers on November 29th. The song showcases the band’s signature combination of fuzzed-out grooves and occult-themed storytelling, drawing from founding member Von Bury’s New Orleans roots. The band comments on the single:

“Musically, it’s fast and aggressive; lyrically, it’s pretty much an “action/reaction” lyric- each to its own interpretation. Simply put, we wanted a song that kicked down the door right from the start. It’s full of fast grooves with rapid-fire lyrics.”

The two-piece outfit, featuring Von Bury (guitar/bass/organ/vocals) (formerly of the Southern Gothic act LOVESUCKER and the Occult Rock act and Napalm Recording artist BLOODY HAMMERS) and Mike McGuiness (drums) (formerly of the Industrial Metal act FACE THE WORLD), delivers a massive wall of sound that belies their minimal lineup. Recorded in a single take, “Rags to Rage” demonstrates the raw power and precision that has earned Hellfire 76 recognition as one of the heaviest two-piece acts in the local scene.

Looking to branch out further, the act challenges metal and rock fans to indulge with their new music video, which can be seen and heard via its premiere on GhostCultMagazine HERE.​

All killer-no filler, this two-piece brings 110% to their album “Rags To Rage”. The overall theme of this record is dark, taboo, spooky, tongue-in-cheek, fuzzed-out southern metal. Von Bury explains further:

“The album RAGS TO RAGE is a continuation of our first release, in that the subject matter is all thought-provoking. As for a lot of music, we want the lyrics to be literal but also open to the listener’s interpretation. Sticking with the theme and ideas of Voodoo, Witchcraft, The Occult, and other oddities. We want to take the listeners on a dark and ominous journey into a place they don’t normally think about.”

For fans of Melvins, Clutch, Killing Joke, and Fu Manchu, “Rags To Rage” is available for album pre-order at https://hellfire76.bandcamp.com.

Previous Music Video – The Omen – https://youtu.be/eKTyZMM-pn8​

Track Listing:​
1. Rags to Rage – 3:33
2. Steal Your Soul – 3:25
3. 1000 Crimes – 3:38
4. As Above – 3:44
5. The Keepers – 3:40
6. Magic and Religion – 3:23
7. Black Angel – 3:43
8. The Omen – 5:45
Album Length: 30:52

More info: Hellfire76.com | Facebook.com/Hellfire76nc | Instagram.com/hellfire76nc​

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“Dark, mysterious, foreboding, yet strangely inviting. This is the latest single (The Omen) from HELLFIRE ‘76, a band that brings together the things you love about heavy music: bold, swinging riffs, gruff manic vocals, crunchy chugging rhythms. “The Omen” has got it all going on, which lyrically “is about how religion uses fear to prey on weak minds to do the dirty work.” – Doomed and Stoned

“Drink the concoction prepared by the band, a cocktail of blood riffs, genuine rhythms and distorted vocals that you can find in the dirtiest pubs in New Orleans! Fans of Kyuss, ZZ Top, Killing Joke, The Melvins and Clutch will be thrilled!” – Heavy Mag

“In the radius of bituminous rhythms, nevertheless animated by a Rock energy, we frankly opt more for cousinage with CLUTCH, a formation that has always been able to evolve between thickness, melody and conciseness. With, as a bonus, these hints of greasy and oily Blues which inject a kind of groove and sap within a Metal which should not silence or ignore its affinities with the severe and groovy Metal proper to Pantera.” – Integral Metal

“Hellfire 76 comes at you hard and heavy and without mercy.” – Doomed Nation

“Hellfire 76, A duo devoted to rampaging Stoner-Doom-Psych-Metal, which swings to dense blues licks that suggest a Triceratops mating with a Sherman Tank!” – Q C Nerve

The Hellfire 76 use the masks of voodoo, witchcraft, the occult and tarot cards to tell us stories of how Evil has taken over our world, ruled by liars, impostors and careerists. People are flooded with a river of lies, perpetrated by governments and the Church, which obscure our view of the Truth.” – Progressive Rock Journal​
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0 Streaming Now! Montreal’s CHÜZO Take Over The World w/ Aggro-Metal and New EP “M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)”

  • November 14, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · CHUZO · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 14, 2024

Streaming Now! Montreal’s CHÜZO Take Over The World w/ Aggro-Metal and New EP “M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)”

Produced by Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope)

L to R: Alex S (Bass), Cristian S (Guitars/Vocals), Mischa M (Vocals), Carlos G (Drums)

Photo Credit @stutteringuzii (Instagram)

Montreal, Canada’s CHÜZO is ready to take on the metal world with the introduction of their self-described Aggro-Metal and new EP entitled “M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)”. The three-track record marks the next chapter and true representation of what their sound is meant to be with the fresh new lineup who are hungry to showcase what this forthcoming EP will spark.

Produced by Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope), the EP is a full audio assault upon all the senses from the heavy riffs to the soaring vocals of Brazilian transplant and new vocalist Mischa M. She is joined by local first-generation Chilean Canadian and mastermind Cristian S. along with Carlos G from Venezuela and Alex S from Russia whom all have found Montreal, Canada to be home to breed their ‘Aggro Metal’, a blender of grindcore, Swedish death metal and a touch of thrash metal crossed over with hardcore punk.

“The sound of the band evolved from, initially, grindcore, to hardcore, to now Aggro Metal. This is finally what CHÜZO was meant to sound like after many years and many ex-band members. This mark III version of the band is the final evolution in the sound of CHÜZO.” adds Cristian S.

The EP’s lyrics are driven by self-reflection and daily struggles. The inspiration for writing comes from life experiences and trying to live past them, especially the traumatic ones. Using all bad energy from bad experiences to create something positive for yourself and the world. This EP speaks of vengeance and the bad side of dedicating your life to achieving your desired revenge despite your own life and sanity. Brutal Social Justice.

For fans of Sepultura (Cavalera Bros era 84-96), At the Gates, Napalm Death, Slipknot, and Fuck the Facts, “M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)” is due out on November 15, 2024, and can be heard in full before it officially drops via its stream premiere on Decibel Magazine HERE.

EP pre-order/digital per-save is available at the following links:

Bandcamp – https://chuzomtl.bandcamp.com/album/m-t-m-d-maximum-threshold-minimum-decay​

Digital Pre-Save – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chzo/mtmd

Lyric Video – Brand New Cell – https://youtu.be/61YlVuG3gsI​

EP Artwork by Draught https://www.instagram.com/draught___/​

Track Listing:​
1. The Brutalator – 3:39
2. Brand New Cell – 3:12
3. Bruised and Broken – 4:21

More Info: Instagram.com/chuzo.band | Facebook.com/chuzo.band​

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