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0 Funeral Drone Duo Alexander (ft. Members of Zaum, Jealousy Mountain Duo) Premiere Video “Runes” via MetalInjection

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 13, 2021

For Fans of Sunn O))), Boris, Merzbow, Caspar Brötzmann Massaker, Burial Chamber Trio, Lustmord, Neurosis

Funeral Drone Duo Alexander (ft. Members of Zaum, Jealousy Mountain Duo) Share Video “Runes”

L-R – Kyle Alexander McDonald (Voices, Bass, Sub Synth) and Jörg Alexander Schneider (Drums, Percussion)

Comprised of Kyle Alexander McDonald (Voices, Bass, Sub Synth, and FX) of Canadian mantra doom band ZAUM and Jörg Alexander Schneider (Drums, Percussion) of German free jazz band Jealousy Mountain Duo, the funeral drone twosome known as Alexander have a new video to share for their track “Runes” off their debut album “I”, released this past October via Superbob Records.

“Runes” is a monstrous boundless ambient encounter, taking a listener on an over 19-minute convergence of unbiased soundscapes.

“To me, the track and the concept of Alexander symbolizes a future of humans and earth where no bounds, no cliches, no barriers exist anymore, it’s far beyond words and rhythms, metaphysical exploration where just sounds and silence exists,” adds Jörg Alexander Schneider.

The video for “Runes” can be viewed and heard via its premiere on MetalInjection HERE.

“I”, the two-track monolithic funeral drone experience is a dark and intangible descent into madness that echoes with reverberation plus drawn-out riffs and comes from the duo’s shared appreciation of experimentation and true artistic expression within music and sound.

“Fans of our other musical endeavours should find this fits quite almost as expected in a sense. No lyrics, writing is channeled directly from the fringe of the universe. Reconsider the reality of your existence, in the present moment. Allow yourself to have your perspective altered!”

Just now commencing their audiological voyage, Alexander suggests that several more experimental funeral drone albums will follow. Alexander is recommended for fans of Sunn O))), Boris, and Merzbow.

“I” is available via Superbob Records on 12” LP.

Album order in Germany/Europe – https://schneidercollaboration.bandcamp.com/album/alexander

Album order in Canada/USA – http://alexanderseye.bandcamp.com

Track Listing:
1. Astral Descent (15:14)
2. Runes (19:23)
Album Length: 34:38

For more info:
Alexanderseye.com
Facebook.com/alexanderfuneraldrone
EPK

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Brothers of ALEXANDER separated by a dark raging body of water, Canada to Germany – connected once again.

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0 Alexander Channels The Soundscapes of Purgatory With Debut Album “I” And Single “Astral Descent”

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 30, 2020

For Fans of Sunn O))), Boris, Merzbow, Caspar Brötzmann Massaker, Burial Chamber Trio, Lustmord, Neurosis

Alexander Channels The Soundscapes of Purgatory With Debut Album “I” And Single “Astral Descent”

L-R – Kyle Alexander McDonald (Voices, Bass, Sub Synth) and Jörg Alexander Schneider (Drums, Percussion)

Alexander knows no bounds, not physically nor musically. Convening via their shared appreciation of experimentation and true artistic expression within music and sound, the duo realized the time had come to create a metaphysical exploration in the realm of darkness with an album titled “I” as the result.

Consisting of frontman Kyle McDonald of Canadian Mantra Doom band ZAUM and drummer Jörg Schneider of German Free Jazz band Jealousy Mountain Duo, Alexander identifies a connection and feeling within their individual creative headspace, allowing each of them to blindly lead the other further into the raw depths of unexplored regions. Commenting on how listeners will take the first release:

The single “Astral Descent” is the first glimpse into the monolithic funeral drone experience Alexander promises its listeners. The dark and intangible descent into madness echoes with reverberation and drawn out riffs. Drums on “I” were recorded in Hückelhoven, Germany, with all other instrumentation and sounds recorded, mixed, and mastered in Moncton, NB, Canada.

Listen to “Astral Descent” on YouTube.

Alexander is Canada’s Kyle Alexander McDonald (Voices, Bass, Sub Synth, and FX) and Germany’s Jörg Alexander Schneider (Drums, Percussion). Beyond the name being a shared common point, both veteran musicians got their start in music on drums; own and operate a recording studio on their respective continent, and have toured over 250 tour dates on each other’s continent in previous bands.

“I” is out October 31st via Superbob Records on 12” LP.

Album Teaser – YouTube

Album order in Germany/Europe – https://schneidercollaboration.bandcamp.com/album/alexander

Album order in Canada/USA – http://alexanderseye.bandcamp.com

Track Listing:
1. Astral Descent (15:14)
2. Runes (19:23)
Album Length: 34:38

For more info:
Alexanderseye.com
Facebook.com/alexanderfuneraldrone
EPK

About:

Brothers of ALEXANDER separated by a dark raging body of water, Canada to Germany – connected once again.

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ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780
asher[@]ashermediarelations[.]com
Facebook @AsherMediaRelations
Instagram @AsherMedia
Tweet @AsherMedia

0 EPK – Alexander – I (2020)

EPK – Alexander – I (2020)

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For Fans of Sunn O))), Boris, Merzbow, Caspar Brötzmann Massaker, Burial Chamber Trio, Lustmord, Neurosis

Alexanderseye.com | Alexanderseye.bandcamp.com (100 copies on 12” LP available) | Facebook.com/alexanderfuneraldrone

“While other bands of the same style, Sunn O))) for instance, mostly aim for the slow and, as the name of the genre suggests, droning tones. Alexander however, implements other sounds into the music, unnerving sounds of laughs and the like. “Runes” gives the impression, and has the atmosphere, of a ghost town. Faint sounds of what used to be.” – Metal Injection

“This is extremely well made material… for those who “get” this music I suspect this one will be regarded as quite the unexpected gem.” – House of Prog

L-R – Kyle Alexander McDonald (Voices, Bass, Sub Synth) and Jörg Alexander Schneider (Drums, Percussion)

Comprised of Kyle Alexander McDonald (Voices, Bass, Sub Synth, and FX) of Canadian mantra doom band ZAUM and Jörg Alexander Schneider (Drums, Percussion) of German free jazz band Jealousy Mountain Duo, the funeral drone twosome known as Alexander released their debut album “I” on October 31, 2020 via Superbob Records.

“I” is a two-track monolithic funeral drone experience that is a dark and intangible descent into madness that echoes with reverberation plus drawn-out riffs and comes from the duo’s shared appreciation of experimentation and true artistic expression within music and sound.

Just now commencing their audiological voyage, Alexander suggests that several more experimental funeral drone albums will follow. Alexander is recommended for fans of Sunn O))), Boris, and Merzbow.

“I” is available via Superbob Records on 12” LP.

Album order in Germany/Europe – https://schneidercollaboration.bandcamp.com/album/alexander

Album order in Canada/USA – http://alexanderseye.bandcamp.com

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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS

1. Think the soundscapes in purgatory.
2. All drums recorded in Huckelhoven, Germany, and all other instrumentation and sounds recorded, mixed, and mastered in Moncton, NB, Canada. 2 more albums in the works currently.
3. Kyle’s Mantra Doom band ZAUM and Jorg’s Experimental Noise band Jealousy Mountain Duo toured 16 shows across each province in beautiful (mainland) Canada and back in 2017.
4. Both members’ first instrument was drums.
5. Both members own and operate a recording studio on their respective continents.
6. Both members have toured over 250 tour dates on each other’s continent in previous bands.
7. Both members happen to have the same given name ALEXANDER.

8. Both members happen to be as die-hard fans of hockey as they are music!

Album Title: I
Release Date: October 31, 2020
Label: Superbob Records

Track Listing:
1. Astral Descent (15:14)
2. Runes (19:23)
Album Length: 34:38

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Kyle Alexander McDonald and Jörg Alexander Schneider
• All songs written by: Kyle Alexander McDonald and Jörg Alexander Schneider
• Produced by: ALEXANDER
• Mixed by: Kyle Alexander McDonald
• Mastered by: Kyle Alexander McDonald
• Album Artwork by: Simon Heath
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album Band Line Up:
Kyle Alexander (Voices, Bass, Sub Synth)
Jörg Alexander (Drums, Percussion).

Discography:
2020 – I