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Category: Augurium

0 EPK – Augurium – Faith & Death Pt. I. (single) (2025)

  • May 23, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Augurium · EPKs

EPK – Augurium – Faith & Death Pt. I. (single) (2025)

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

For fans of Lorna Shore, Septicflesh, Belphegor, Decrepit Birth, Cannibal Corpse

Single Title: Faith & Death Pt. 1
Release Date: May 17, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Facebook.com/AuguriumSK | Instagram.com/auguriumband

Augurium.bandcamp.com | Spotify | Apple Music

[Download Single Cover | Download Single Lyrics]

Single Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by:
Cejay Carnochan – Rhythm Guitars
Dylan Suppes – Vocals
Logan Barlow – Lead guitars & Orchestra arrangement
Reid Paraszczynec – Bass & Orchestra arrangement
Taylor McDonald – Drums
• All songs written by:
Cejay Carnochan, Dylan Suppes, Logan Barlow, Reid Paraszczynec, Taylor McDonald
• Produced by: Logan Barlow, Reid Paraszczynec, James Ivanie
• Mixed by: Reid Paraszczynec
• Mastered by: Reid Paraszczynec
• Single Artwork by: Mark Erskine – Erskine Design

Single Band Line Up:
Cejay Carnochan – Rhythm Guitars
Dylan Suppes – Vocals
Logan Barlow – Lead guitars & Orchestra arrangement
Reid Paraszczynec – Bass & Orchestra arrangement
Taylor McDonald – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Cejay Carnochan – Rhythm Guitars
Dylan Suppes – Vocals
Logan Barlow – Lead guitars
Reid Paraszczynec – Bass
Taylor McDonald – Drums

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About The Single Artwork

The artwork was created by Mark Erskine, who also did the Unearthly Will cover art. It strongly resonates with the track’s concept. The song itself is rooted in the mythological hero’s journey, using Tolkien-like storytelling to explore the duality of good and evil.

About the single as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)

Faith and Death Pt. I is themed around The Lord of the Rings. Part one speaks to the side of evil. This track was written from the perspective of Mordor’s legions. Moreover, it touches on the eternal struggle of light and dark and how both cannot survive without the other. A shadow cannot exist without the light.

Death—the only thing certain for all mortals. If neither side can agree on which god to worship, which philosophy to follow, or what is right and wrong, one thing is undeniably and indiscriminately certain: death.

L-R – Cejay Carnochan (Rhythm Guitars) – Taylor McDonald (Drums) – Logan Barlow (Lead Guitars) – Reid Paraszczynec (Bass) – Dylan Suppes (Vocals)

Photographer: Savannah Bagshaw – Paradox Visuals

Unleashing their third studio release “Unearthly Will” in 2023 and 2024 single / video ​”Morningstar”​, Regina, Canada’s symphonic death metal outfit Augurium returns with their first taste of new music in 2025 for fans in the lead up to their opening support for progressive death masters and hometown heroes Into Eternity on May 17th. (details below).

Fans of the band are in for a positive surprise. It’s still the same Augurium they’ve been listening to since Unearthly Will, but this song taps into a more emotional side.

“For us as a band, it represents a sort of new Augurium, still within the same style we’ve been playing since 2021, yet naturally evolving. The goal was to create a dramatic listening experience—almost like the progression of a film. There are highs and lows, emotionally driven sections, movements that depict scenes in a hero’s journey, and crushing, deafening moments. This is the first half of a sonic saga portraying the struggle between opposing forces,” adds guitarist Cejay Carnochan.

Entitled “Faith & Death Pt. I.”, the track is the first chapter of an epic two-part symphonic death metal series. The song is rooted in the mythological hero’s journey, using Tolkien-like storytelling to explore the duality of good and evil, which resonates in its artwork created by Mark Erskine, who also did Augurium’s Unearthly Will cover art.

“‘Faith and Death Pt. I’ is themed around The Lord of the Rings. Part one speaks to the side of evil. This track was written from the perspective of Mordor’s legions. Moreover, it touches on the eternal struggle of light and dark and how both cannot survive without the other. A shadow cannot exist without the light. Death—the only thing certain for all mortals. If neither side can agree on which god to worship, which philosophy to follow, or what is right and wrong, one thing is undeniably and indiscriminately certain: death,”

Recommended for fans of Shadow of Intent, Septicflesh, and Mental Cruelty.

0 Canada’s AUGURIUM Unleashes Tolkien Inspired Single “Faith & Death Pt. I.” + Show Date Supporting INTO ETERNITY

  • May 16, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Augurium · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 16, 2025

Canada’s AUGURIUM Unleashes Tolkien-Inspired Single “Faith & Death Pt. I.”

+ Show Date Supporting INTO ETERNITY

L-R – Cejay Carnochan (Rhythm Guitars) – Taylor McDonald (Drums) – Logan Barlow (Lead Guitars) – Reid Paraszczynec (Bass) – Dylan Suppes (Vocals)
photographer: Savannah Bagshaw – Paradox Visuals

Unleashing their third studio release “Unearthly Will” in 2023 and 2024 single / video “Morningstar”, Regina, Canada’s symphonic death metal outfit Augurium returns with their first taste of new music in 2025 for fans in the lead up to their opening support for progressive death masters and hometown heroes Into Eternity on May 17th. (details below).

Fans of the band are in for a positive surprise. It’s still the same Augurium they’ve been listening to since Unearthly Will, but this song taps into a more emotional side.

“For us as a band, it represents a sort of new Augurium, still within the same style we’ve been playing since 2021, yet naturally evolving. The goal was to create a dramatic listening experience—almost like the progression of a film. There are highs and lows, emotionally driven sections, movements that depict scenes in a hero’s journey, and crushing, deafening moments. This is the first half of a sonic saga portraying the struggle between opposing forces,” adds guitarist Cejay Carnochan.

Entitled “Faith & Death Pt. I.”, the track is the first chapter of an epic two-part symphonic death metal series. The song is rooted in the mythological hero’s journey, using Tolkien-like storytelling to explore the duality of good and evil, which resonates in its artwork created by Mark Erskine, who also did Augurium‘s Unearthly Will cover art.

“‘Faith and Death Pt. I’ is themed around The Lord of the Rings. Part one speaks to the side of evil. This track was written from the perspective of Mordor’s legions. Moreover, it touches on the eternal struggle of light and dark and how both cannot survive without the other. A shadow cannot exist without the light. Death—the only thing certain for all mortals. If neither side can agree on which god to worship, which philosophy to follow, or what is right and wrong, one thing is undeniably and indiscriminately certain: death,”

Recommended for fans of Shadow of Intent, Septicflesh, and Mental Cruelty, listen to “Faith & Death Pt. I” at the following links:

Bandcamp – https://augurium.bandcamp.com/music​

YouTube – https://youtu.be/v8c7mzpLD1M

​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4kgpo0W​​

Show Dates:​
May 17 – Regina, SK – The Exchange w/ Into Eternity, Itchy Stitches, Nox Umbra, Elder Colossus – info

More info: Facebook.com/AuguriumSK | Instagram.com/auguriumband​

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“Regina metal band Augurium is on the road to a comeback” – Regina Leader-Post
​
“One way to think of the Canadian band Augurium‘s new album Unearthly Will is as a tour through a potentially deadly wildlife refuge of arcane and even astral origins. It provides close encounters with a variety of musical beasts, some more extravagantly colorful than others (but still with teeth bared) and some more savagely hostile. By the end you might be relieved that you didn’t become a meal for the menagerie, yet electrified by all the close calls — and by the sweeping splendor.” – No Clean Singing
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“Falling just under the half hour mark at 29:48, Unearthly Will is short, sweet, and destructive. I want more now! The Mark Erskine artwork is something I would hang in my room, it fits the material on the record perfectly. Augurium themselves describe the album as a whole as “the culmination of core ideas that remain consistent and brutal yet experimental. It brings a dark musical aspect to lyrical themes of light and inner thought processes”. I would describe it as a harrowing thrill ride that drags you below the surface, with no chance of making your way back up to ground level. This is one that absolutely deserves your attention. 4.5/5” – Toilet Ov Hell
​
“Unearthly Will features the gamut of influences, including those as disparate as Cannibal Corpse, Decrepit Birth, Septicflesh, Lorna Shore, and Belphegor – which, if my math is right, basically embodies most death metal and its various offshoots in one fell swoop. While the flesh-eating riffs comprise the meat, Augurium features a nice symphonic dimension, while neat blackened portions are offset by a techy rhythmic complexity and tasteful deathcore teeth. Filtered through an organic DIY ethic and aesthetic, Unearthly Will is a mammoth death metal album” – Angry Metal Guy
​
“Heavy from start to finish, the album intertwines the band’s goals and their inspiration into a cohesive nine track album. While obvious breaks are between songs, Unearthly Will flows seamlessly from track to track, never disrupting one’s listening experience but allowing for an odyssey, perhaps even a death metal revelation. An unmissable offering for death metal fans, Unearthly Will is a mile marker of Augurium’s growth and showcase of visceral talent, guttural vocals, and brutality. Brutality that even aims to make the world a better place.” – Amplify The Noise
​
“Turning up the head for a skull battering finale, the stage is set for a bombastic title track and Augurium don’t disappoint. “Unearthly Will” keeps things short but oh so sickeningly sweet with driving riffs and pummelling kit work beating the cerebral cortex into submission.” – Metal Noise
​
“an intense, sinister journey through the depths of death metal, the album is sure to delight genre fans.” – Amplified-Mag
​
“Their death metal has seen a symphonic makeover, as orchestration reigns over the album (sometimes too much so as it overshadows the rest of the instruments in spots) and its inclusion gives off a grandiose flair.” – Heavy Music Headquarters
​
“All in all one can say that every track on “Unearthly Will” fits very well into the overall construct… there is no boredom and the overall length of 27:16 minutes proves that the dark trip is not long-winded but rather shorter, but all the more intense. The newly adopted, rather epic orchestral approach convinced me that AUGURIUM can implement both straightforward and atmospheric songwriting, I’m very excited to hear what the Canadians will be hearing in the future and I would really like to experience the whole thing live!” – PowerMetal.de

“If you like bombast, “Unearthly Will” is for you.” – Broken Tomb Magazine​
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​“Augurium, the Canadian band thirsty for heavy and guttural riffs, presents their new album “Unearthly Will”” – Territorio Rock

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0 \m/ Thank You For The Airplay Love Canadian on MDs and DJs \m/ !earshot – December 2023 – Top 20 Loud #4 Human Missile Crisis, #11 Red Cain, #19 Augurium

  • February 14, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Augurium · Human Missile Crisis · Red Cain
\m/ Thank You For The Airplay Love Canadian on MDs and DJs \m/
!earshot – December 2023 – Top 20 Loud
#4 Human Missile Crisis, #11 Red Cain, #19 Augurium
https://earshot-online.com/charts/2023/December/loud.cfm

0 \m/\m/ Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs \m/\m Much love for the airplay support! For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 #1 Strigampire – Loud – CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal, QC ====== #3 Black Pestilence, #9 #DEGENERATOR – Loud – CJSW Radio 90.9 FM – Calgary, AB ====== #3 Strigampire – Top 30 – CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal, QC ====== #22 Black Pestilence, #23 Augurium – Top 30 – CFMH 107.3 FM – Saint John, NB ====== #9 Triskelyon – Top 30 – CIVL Radio 101.7 FM – Abbotsford, BC ====== #11 Dirty Audio Machine – Top 30 – CHLY 101.7 FM – Nanaimo, BC

  • January 10, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Augurium · black pestilence · Degenerator · Dirty Audio Machine · Strigampire · Triskelyon

\m/\m/ Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs \m/\m
Much love for the airplay support!
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
#1 Strigampire – Loud – CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal, QC
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-01-09
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#3 Black Pestilence, #9 #DEGENERATOR – Loud – CJSW Radio 90.9 FM – Calgary, AB
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-01-09
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#3 Strigampire – Top 30 – CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal, QC
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-01-09
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#22 Black Pestilence, #23 Augurium – Top 30 – CFMH 107.3 FM – Saint John, NB
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfmh.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-01-09
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#9 Triskelyon – Top 30 – CIVL Radio 101.7 FM – Abbotsford, BC
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-01-09
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#11 Dirty Audio Machine – Top 30 – CHLY 101.7 FM – Nanaimo, BC
https://earshot-online.com/charts/chly.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-01-09

0 Regina Leader Post – Regina metal band Augurium is on the road to a comeback

  • September 1, 2023
  • by Asher
  • · Augurium

https://leaderpost.com/entertainment/regina-metal-band-augurium-is-on-the-comeback-trail

0 AUGURIUM Releases Brutal, Slamming Album “Unearthly Will” + Canadian Tour Dates (BC, AB, SK)

  • August 24, 2023
  • by Asher
  • · Augurium · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – August 24, 2023

Canada’s AUGURIUM Releases Brutal, Slamming Album “Unearthly Will”

New Album “Unearthly Will” Out August 2023

+ Western Canadian Tour Dates (BC, AB, SK)

L-R – Taylor MacDonald – Drums, Logan Barlow – Lead Guitar, Yianni Pantelopoulos – Vocals, Cejay Carnochan – Rhythm Guitar, Reid Paraszczynec – Bass

Regina, SK’s brutal death metal act Augurium is now releasing their third studio release “Unearthly Will” to follow the band’s second album 2018’s “Unhallowed Ascendance” and 2017 EP “Omen”, which were stepping stones of straight-up brutal death metal, to a now more refined, darkened, carefully crafted monstrous offering. “Unearthly Will” is a culmination of core ideas that remain consistent and brutal yet experimental. It brings a dark musical aspect to lyrical themes of light and inner thought processes. The band shares their thoughts:

“This project has been an awesome journey and a welcome challenge to create over the past two years. All of our experiences have been absorbed and expressed within the walls of sound. As a tapestry is weaved together, each day as a thread towards the colossal effort that went towards this death metal release. We hope that our listeners enjoy this album for what it is, and perhaps join us when we perform in your area.”

The original line-up went to high school together and always jammed to their heroes hoping to one day do it themselves. After joining a former band and getting a taste of live shows and creating material, they decided to pull the plug and start doing what had been talked about for years prior. Thus Augurium was born with a hunger for heavy brutal death metal.

Through a few line-up changes and numerous festival shows and supporting Belphegor and Cryptopsy, Augurium has been making a name for itself across the country. Thematically, there are many different influences from philosophy, the study of different religions, fantasy franchises, video games, and mythology. They aim to write for entertainment, but also to spread a positive message, hopefully making the world a better place through music.

Augurium takes their old and new favourites within the world of heavy metal and spins them into something brutal and truly engaging. They are recommended for fans of Belphegor, Decrepit Birth, and Cannibal Corpse.

Before the album officially drops on August 25th, they have teamed up with NoCleanSinging for its full-stream premiere HERE.

“Unearthly Will” is available for pre-order at https://augurium.bandcamp.com.

Lyric Video – “The Inquisition of Possessed” – https://youtu.be/acv80cu4iXU​

Augurium will also be commencing a tour around Western Canada (dates listed below).

Tour Dates:​
Aug 24 – Kelowna, BC – JackKnife Brewing w/ Neck Of The Woods, Omnia Nihil
Aug 25 – Vancouver, BC – Astoria w/ Atavistia, Kayas, The Blade Itself
Aug 29 – Drumheller, AB – Neighbours’ Corner Pub
Aug 30 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous Pub w/ Kryotic
Aug 31 – Calgary AB – Nvrland w/ Kryotic
Sept 1 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern w/ Cell and Krytotic
Sept 2 – Regina, SK – The Exchange w/ Cell and Krytotic

Track Listing: ​
1. Inquisition of the Possessed – 3:15
2. Phantom Parallax – 3:15
3. Sanguine – 2:58
4. Ancient Grimoire – 4:27
5. Inceptus Mysteria – 3:17
6. Unearthly Will 2:53
7. As Above… So Below – 3:19
8. Invictus – 3:49
Album Length: 27:16

More info: Facebook.com/AuguriumSK | Instagram.com/auguriumband​

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“an intense, sinister journey through the depths of death metal, the album is sure to delight genre fans.” – Amplified-Mag
​
““Phantom Parallax” (single) with the promise of atmospheric, orchestral, bloodthirsty destruction served with a side order of slamming riffs, break neck time signature changes and breakdowns galore.” – Metal Noise
​
“All in all one can say that every track on “Unearthly Will” fits very well into the overall construct… there is no boredom and the overall length of 27:16 minutes proves that the dark trip is not long-winded but rather shorter, but all the more intense. The newly adopted, rather epic orchestral approach convinced me that AUGURIUM can implement both straightforward and atmospheric songwriting, I’m very excited to hear what the Canadians will be hearing in the future and I would really like to experience the whole thing live!” – PowerMetal.de

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0 Canada’s AUGURIUM Unleashes A Hauntingly Quivering Track “Inquisition Of The Possessed” + Tour Dates (BC, AB, SK); New Album “Unearthly Will” Out August 25th

  • August 13, 2023
  • by Asher
  • · Augurium · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – August 13, 2023

Canada’s AUGURIUM Unleashes A Hauntingly Quivering Track “Inquisition Of The Possessed”

New Album “Unearthly Will” Out August 2023

+ Western Canadian Tour Dates (BC, AB, SK)

L-R – Taylor MacDonald – Drums, Logan Barlow – Lead Guitar, Yianni Pantelopoulos – Vocals, Cejay Carnochan – Rhythm Guitar, Reid Paraszczynec – Bass

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The deathly howls of “The Inquisition of Possessed” from Canadian death metallers Augurium will take you on a full-force impact of brutality. It’s a relentless track of speed and complex experimental sounds. It’s the perfect opening track to introduce current and new fans to the band’s forthcoming album “Unearthly Will”.

“This is by far the band’s most intricate song. We’re firing off on all cylinders for this song to express our attempt to dispel misconceptions about religion, and to promote inner discernment.” adds vocalist Yianni Pantelopoulos.

The track can be heard via its lyric video premiere on SlamWorldwide at https://youtu.be/acv80cu4iXU

​

Augurium builds on expressions of old and new references within the world of heavy metal transforming influences from black, death, progressive, and grindcore metal to concoct an original sound. “Unearthly Will”, the band’s second album and third studio offering to follow 2018’s “Unhallowed Ascendance” and 2017 EP “Omen” is a fresh take on what Canadian death metal has to offer. With a new and evolved lineup, Augurium brings forth heavy, filthy riffs in a variety of time signatures and genre-blending aspects, over finely executed percussion and rhythm section, along with low guttural screams.

Augurium has Western Canadian tour dates planned with Hooker Spit, Raising the Ruins, Kryotic, and Cell during the months of August and September in support of “Unearthly Will”. They promise a brutally good time for those who attend one of their gigs and plan to deliver a polished, dark, expressive, and rewarding performance for each city they visit.

Unabating, haunting, and quivering, “Inquisition of The Possessed” is recommended for fans of Septicflesh, Belphegor, and Rotting Christ.

“Unearthly Will” is due out on August 25, 2023, and is available for pre-order at https://augurium.bandcamp.com.

Previous Singles:

“Ancient Grimoire” and “Phantom Parallax” at the following links:

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@officialauguriumsk​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3QxKOv3​

Tour Dates:
​w/ Hooker Spit & Raising The Ruins.
Aug 25 – Vancouver, BC – Astoria
Aug 26 – Kelowna, BC – Dunnezies Pizza
Aug 27 – Kamloops, BC – Blue Grotto
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w/ Kryotic
Aug 30 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous pub
Aug 31 – Calgary AB – Nvrland
​
w/ Cell and Krytotic
Sept 1 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern
Sept 2 – Regina, SK – The Exchange

Track Listing: ​
1. Inquisition of the Possessed – 3:15
2. Phantom Parallax – 3:15
3. Sanguine – 2:58
4. Ancient Grimoire – 4:27
5. Inceptus Mysteria – 3:17
6. Unearthly Will 2:53
7. As Above… So Below – 3:19
8. Invictus – 3:49
Album Length: 27:16

More info: Facebook.com/AuguriumSK | Instagram.com/auguriumband​

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0 Canadian Death Metallers AUGURIUM Release Pummeling New Single “Phantom Parallax” Off New Album “Unearthly Will” Out Aug 2023 + Tour Dates

  • July 19, 2023
  • by Asher
  • · Augurium · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 19, 2023

Canadian Death Metallers AUGURIUM Release Pummeling New Single “Phantom Parallax”

New Album “Unearthly Will” Out August 2023

L-R – Taylor MacDonald – Drums, Logan Barlow – Lead Guitar, Yianni Pantelopoulos – Vocals, Cejay Carnochan – Rhythm Guitar, Reid Paraszczynec – Bass

​“Phantom Parallax” is the second single off “Unearthly Will” coming from Canadian death metal act, Augurium. The second track on the album is a very rhythm-based song that calls back to the intro chord numerous times and boasts the heaviest breakdown on the album. It is straight-up metal filth that will satiate most open-minded metal fans. Lyrically, it could be considered to be meditations on the possible connection between the living and the dead, and possession. The band shares their thoughts on it:

“Phantom Parallax” was one of the earlier songs written for the album and one of the final ones to be completed. We reworked it numerous times both musically and lyrically but ultimately decided that it needs to have some shrieking vocal lines and get downright nasty at the end. This is one of our stronger pieces and are beyond stoked to bring it to the masses.”

Augurium builds on expressions of old and new references within the world of heavy metal. “Unearthly Will” will be their third album and they continue to challenge genre boundaries and concoct an original sound. It is a fresh take on what Canadian death metal has to offer. With slamming riffs in a variety of time signatures and genre-blending aspects, over a finely executed percussion and rhythm section, it will be a very surprising yet welcome evolution, with an all-new line-up, and 2 years of hard work, created with great care and intention.

Augurium has tour dates planned for the fall to support this new album and they promise a brutally good time for those who attend one of their gigs. Each of them has been playing music live since high school, so we are entering this chapter with lots of experience, and plan to deliver a polished, dark, expressive, and rewarding performance for each city they visit.

Atmospheric, orchestral, bloodthirsty destruction awaits, “Phantom Parallax” is recommended for fans of Septicflesh, Belphegor, and Decrepit Birth.

Listen to “Phantom Parallax” via its premiere on Bravewords HERE.

“Unearthly Will” is due out on August 25, 2023, and is available for pre-order at https://augurium.bandcamp.com.

Previous Single:

“Ancient Grimoire” at the following links:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/fbQvz6Bdr7Q​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3r8wzC2​

Tour Dates:
​w/ Hooker Spit & Raising The Ruins.
Aug 25 – Vancouver, BC – Astoria
Aug 26 – Kelowna, BC – Dunnezies Pizza
Aug 27 – Kamloops, BC – Blue Grotto
​
w/ Kryotic
Aug 30 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous pub
Aug 31 – Calgary AB – Nvrland
​
w/ Cell and Krytotic
Sept 1 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern
Sept 2 – Regina, SK – The Exchange

Track Listing: ​
1. Inquisition of the Possessed – 3:15
2. Phantom Parallax – 3:15
3. Sanguine – 2:58
4. Ancient Grimoire – 4:27
5. Inceptus Mysteria – 3:17
6. Unearthly Will 2:53
7. As Above… So Below – 3:19
8. Invictus – 3:49
Album Length: 27:16

More info: Facebook.com/AuguriumSK | Instagram.com/auguriumband​

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0 AUGURIUM Takes A Fresh Look At Canadian Death Metal With “Ancient Grimoire” Off New Album “Unearthly Will” Out August 2023 + Tour Dates

  • July 6, 2023
  • by Asher
  • · Augurium · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 6, 2023

 

AUGURIUM Takes A Fresh Look At Canadian Death Metal With “Ancient Grimoire”

New Album “Unearthly Will” Out August 2023

Canada’s Augurium was formed in the summer of 2015 by like-minded individuals who have a drive and a thirst for heavy, filthy riffs and low guttural screams. Augurium quickly completed their line-up and played their first show supporting Evilheart (Mexico) and jumped into the studio to record their debut EP “Omen” along with touring throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta. Their first full-length “Unhallowed Ascendance” was unleashed in 2018 and was a stepping stone of straight-up brutal death metal for the band. Evolving over the years, along with a new lineup, their sound has transformed now into a more refined, darkened, carefully crafted monstrous offering with their sophomore album “Unearthly Will” this coming August 2023.

“Unearthly Will” was a challenging, yet rewarding one for Augurium. All of the writing and recording was done remotely by each individual member at their homes (3 members in Saskatchewan – Regina, Saskatoon and 2 members in British Columbia). Their independent technical knowledge and their constant communication with each other of the quintet made this project come to fruition naturally.

The first single off the forthcoming album is “Ancient Grimoire”, a haunting and guttural monstrosity. The band explains more:

“Musically this was the first time we’ve ever introduced any form of clean singing into an Augurium song. Although it’s blended with some very evil and filthy guttural lines, it’s honestly haunting when you hear all of the vocal lines paired with the orchestral background pieces. Lyrically there is a theme of finding synchronicities between books across a wide variety of authors and time periods in an abstract fashion.”

Listen to “Ancient Grimoire” at the following links:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/fbQvz6Bdr7Q

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Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3r8wzC2

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Bandcamp – https://augurium.bandcamp.com/track/ancient-grimoire​

“Unearthly Will” is a fresh take on what Canadian death metal has to offer. With slamming riffs in a variety of time signatures and genre-blending aspects, over a finely executed percussion and rhythm section. It is recommended for fans of Lorna Shore, Septicflesh, and Belphegor.

In addition to the full-length’s release, Augurium will be setting off on tour in August and September with select Western Canadian dates. (listed below)

“Unearthly Will” is due out on August 25, 2023, and is available for pre-order at https://augurium.bandcamp.com.

Tour Dates:
​w/ Hooker Spit & Raising The Ruins
Aug 25 – Vancouver, BC – Astoria
Aug 26 – Kelowna, BC – Dunnezies Pizza
Aug 27 – Kamloops, BC – Blue Grotto
​
w/ Kryotic
Aug 30 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous pub
Aug 31 – Calgary, AB – Nvrland
​
w/ Cell and Kryotic
Sept 1 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern
Sept 2 – Regina, SK – The Exchange

Track Listing: ​
1. Inquisition of the Possessed – 3:15
2. Phantom Parallax – 3:15
3. Sanguine – 2:58
4. Ancient Grimoire – 4:27
5. Inceptus Mysteria – 3:17
6. Unearthly Will 2:53
7. As Above… So Below – 3:19
8. Invictus – 3:49
Album Length: 27:16

More info: Facebook.com/AuguriumSK | Instagram.com/auguriumband​

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0 EPK – Augurium – Unearthly Will (2023)

  • July 6, 2023
  • by Asher
  • · Augurium · EPKs

EPK – Augurium – Unearthly Will (2023)

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

“This project has been an awesome journey and a welcome challenge to create over the past 2 years. All of our experiences have been absorbed and expressed within the walls of sound. As a tapestry is weaved together, each day as a thread towards the colossal effort that went towards this death metal release. We feel that this new album is a fresh take on what we have to offer to Canadian death metal. With slamming riffs in a variety of time signatures and genre-blending aspects, over a finely executed percussion and rhythm section. “Unearthly Will” brings out our expression of old and new references within the world of heavy metal. We hope that our listeners enjoy this album for what it is, and perhaps join us when we perform in your area.” – Cejay/Yianni – Augurium

For fans of Lorna Shore, Septicflesh, Belphegor, Decrepit Birth, Cannibal Corpse

Album Title: Unearthly Will
Release Date: August 25, 2023
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Facebook.com/AuguriumSK | Instagram.com/auguriumband

Augurium.bandcamp.com | Spotify | Apple Music

Tour Dates:
​w/ Hooker Spit & Raising The Ruins
Aug 25 – Vancouver, BC – Astoria
Aug 26 – Kelowna, BC – Dunnezies Pizza
Aug 27 – Kamloops, BC – Blue Grotto
​
w/ Kryotic
Aug 30 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous pub
Aug 31 – Calgary AB – Nvrland
​
w/ Cell and Krytotic
Sept 1 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern
Sept 2 – Regina, SK – The Exchange

[Download Album Cover | Download Album Lyrics]

Album Title: Unearthly Will
Release Date: August 25, 2023
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
1. Inquisition of the Possessed – 3:15
2. Phantom Parallax – 3:15
3. Sanguine – 2:58
4. Ancient Grimoire – 4:27
5. Inceptus Mysteria – 3:17
6. Unearthly Will 2:53
7. As Above, So Bellow – 3:19
8. Invictus – 3:49
Album Length: 27:16

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Augurium
• All songs written by: Augurium
• Produced by: Reid Paraszczynec
• Mixed by: Reid Paraszczynec
• Mastered by: Reid Paraszczynec
• Album Artwork by: Mark Erskine – Erskine Designs
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Band Lineup:
Cejay Carnochan – Rhythm Guitars
Taylor McDonald – Drums
Reid Paraszczynec – Bass, Production
Logan Barlow – Lead Guitars, Orchestration/Composition
Yianni  Pantelopoulos- Vocals

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Fun Facts – Story Angles:

1. – We were playing somewhere in Alberta during the summer of 2018 and it was after a gig, we were all starving and had one too many adult beverages and ended up spending $50 on single cheeseburgers and McDonald’s and when we woke up, we noticed we accidentally “borrowed without returning” the serving tray. It ended up being a tour token and everyone who played on the tour signed it and it’s currently hanging up on the Augurium wall w/ an abundance of show posters and scrimp.

2 – Augurium is the Latin translation for Omen which we titled our first studio effort.

3 – Change your guitar strings. Nothing is more “embarrassing” than the FOH engineer/sound guy putting the jeopardy theme on while your bandmates try to make up some banter while you are rushing to change your broken string mid-set.

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The album as a whole:

It is a culmination of core ideas that remain consistent and brutal yet experimental. It brings a dark musical aspect to lyrical themes of light and inner thought processes.

Track by Track explained:

1. Inquisition of the Possessed – Musically – This is by far our most complex piece on the album. It starts off very fast-paced and keeps that same momentum throughout the song. The band is firing off on all cylinders for this song. Lyrically – Attempting to dispel misconceptions about religion, and to promote inner discernment.

2. Phantom Parallax – This is a very rhythm-based song that calls back to the intro chord numerous times, we find this song also has the heaviest breakdown on the album. Straight-up filth. Musically – Lyrically – Meditations on the possible connection between the living and the dead, and possession.

3. Sanguine  – Musically – it was the first song we wrote when the idea of Augurium reforming came around. It’s got a blend of the older sound with the new sound and is the most distinct sounding on the album when it comes to our old style.

Lyrically – Themes of finding inner peace through self-actualization and connection to ancestral sources.

4. Ancient Grimoire – Musically – This was the first time we’ve ever introduced any form of clean singing into Augurium. It offers a very haunting feel paired with a guttural monstrosity to make it a beautifully ugly offering. Lyrically – A theme of finding synchronicities between books across a wide variety of authors and time periods in an abstract fashion.

5. Inceptus Mysteria – Musically – This song is one of our more heavily orchestrated songs that has a very big black metal influence. It blends the newer style of orchestra and blackened riffs with the old-school chunky and tremolo-picked riffs.  Lyrically – So much beauty and knowledge can be found deep within the ocean, yet the human race can do nothing but destroy and harvest its riches.

6. Unearthly Will – Musically – This song is one of the more melodic songs on the album. From the beginning through to the two solo sections it is filled with harmony and tremolo notes that go in sync with the orchestra. Lyrically – Acceptance of the disconnection between myself and the hateful aspects of humanity to let assimilation with nature and the divine take its place.

7. As Above… So Below Musically – This song again brings back a mixture of our older and newer sounds. It speaks to many of our personal influences and is paired with some nasty riffs. – Lyrically – Themes of rebellion against corruption, and recognition of the current A.I. revolution.

8. Invictus – Musically – One of our slower-paced songs that starts off with very dark ominous chords. The vocal lines paired with the orchestral bits create a very ominous dark atmosphere throughout the song. Lyrically – Letting go of the past, to become the person meant to fulfill your true purpose.

 

L-R – Taylor MacDonald – Drums, Logan Barlow – Lead Guitar, Yianni Pantelopoulos – Vocals, Cejay Carnochan – Rhythm Guitar, Reid Paraszczynec – Bass

Canada’s Augurium was formed in the summer of 2015 by like-minded individuals who have a drive and a thirst for heavy, filthy riffs and low guttural screams. Augurium quickly completed their line-up and played their first show supporting Evilheart (Mexico) and jumped into the studio to record their debut EP “Omen” along with touring throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta. Their first full-length “Unhallowed Ascendance” was unleashed in 2018 and was a stepping stone of straight-up brutal death metal for the band. Evolving over the years, along with a new lineup, their sound has transformed now into a more refined, darkened, carefully crafted monstrous offering with their sophomore album “Unearthly Will” this coming August 2023.

“Unearthly Will” was a challenging, yet rewarding one for Augurium. All of the writing and recording was done remotely by each individual member at their homes (3 members in Saskatchewan – Regina, Saskatoon and 2 members in British Columbia). Their independent technical knowledge and their constant communication with each other of the quintet made this project come to fruition naturally.

“Unearthly Will” is a fresh take on what Canadian death metal has to offer. With slamming riffs in a variety of time signatures and genre-blending aspects, over a finely executed percussion and rhythm section. It is recommended for fans of Lorna Shore, Septicflesh, and Belphegor.

“Unearthly Will” is due out on August 25, 2023, and is available for pre-order at https://augurium.bandcamp.com.

Band Lineup:
Cejay Carnochan – Rhythm Guitars
Taylor McDonald – Drums
Reid Paraszczynec – Bass, Production
Logan Barlow – Lead Guitars, Orchestration/Composition
Yianni  Pantelopoulos – Vocals

Discography:
Unearthly Will – LP – 2023
Unhallowed Ascendance  – LP–  2018
Omen – EP – 2017

Shared Stage with:
Belphegor, Cryptopsy, Starkill, Inanimate Existence, Hideous Divinity, Flub, Eye of Horus, Votov, Detherous, Nylithia, Depths of Hatred, Bloodshot Dawn, Aepoch, Vile Insignia, Animosity, Planet Eater, Evilheart, Scythra, Plaguebringer, Inverted Serenity, Cell, Protosequence, Tides of Kharon, Vultures, Wasted Heretics, Pythonic, Singularity, Centuries of Decay, Tortured Saint

Tour and Festivals:
2019 – Aggroculture fest – Crystal Springs, SK
2018 – Screamfest – Saskatoon, SK
2018 – Moments Festival – Siksika, AB
2018 – UFR Festival – Edmonton, AB
2017 – CEMR Festival – Calgary, AB

 

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