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0 Merci Canadian MDs and DJs! #3 Cell Press – !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Merci Canadian MDs and DJs!
#3 Cell Press – !earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2024-04-23
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#10 Hyperia – 92.5 FM CFBX “the X” – Kamloops – Loud
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-04-23
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#1 – Cell Press, #8 BackStabber – CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Loud
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-04-23
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#9 Striker – UMFM 101.5 – Winnipeg – Loud
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-04-23
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#15 Omnivide , 16 Cell Press – Local 107.3fm – Saint John – Top 30
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cfmh.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-04-23
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#8 Cell Press – CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Top 30
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-04-23
0 Quebec’s BACKSTABBER Announces Show Dates + Festival des Guitares du Monde w/ Blinded By Faith and Blackguard + New EP “Patterns of Domination” Out Now!
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – April 24, 2024
Quebec’s BACKSTABBER Announces Show Dates + Festival des Guitares du Monde w/ Blinded By Faith and Blackguard
New EP “Patterns of Domination” Out Now!
Mixed and Mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy)
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Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec’s groovy Canadian death metal force Backstabber announces they will be hitting the road this summer for select show dates across their home province which includes a performance at Festival des Guitares du Monde with Blinded By Faith and Blackguard.
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Show Dates:
May 10 – Quebec City, QC – Scanner Bistro w/ Azaab, Feast of Flesh – info
May 11 – Trois-Rivieres, QC – La Taverne Royale w/ Pit Striker, Storming Strikes – info
June 1- Rouyn-Noranda, QC – Le QG – Festival des Guitares du Monde w/ Blinded By Faith and Blackguard – info
July 12 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar w/ Truent – info
July 13 – Gatineau, QC – Pub Le Notre Dame
Backstabber unleashed their latest EP “Patterns of Domination” this past March 2024, after a long silence. Originating as a solo project in 2012, founder Christian Thériault turned Backstabber into a full-fledged band in 2015, driven by a relentless thirst for angry metal and a need for vengeance. They take no prisoners with this new release that is inspired by James Redfield’s “The Celestine Prophecy”, which explores four patterns designed to consume someone’s attention and energy. Backstabber shares their thoughts on the album and what fans can expect from them:
“Each track digs into a specific pattern giving for a wide array of emotions throughout the EP. It can also be felt musically as each song has a very distinct style while the production makes a good wrap up keeping it as a whole. Our music being live-oriented from the start, it makes way for an energetic output. Our shows are well rounded up and fronted accordingly.”
The evolution of the band’s sound from their previous two releases underscores a departure from the solo origins, with Thériault making room for other members to express themselves more prominently. Thériault leads the charge on guitar and vocals, accompanied by Philippe B. St-Jacques on guitar, Eric Séguin on bass/back vocals, and Keven L.-Hull on drums. As the band’s evolution continues, “Patterns of Domination” marks a pivotal moment where the members’ contributions shine through, creating a distinct and cohesive musical expression.
The tracklist includes the bone-crushing “Harvesting The Weak”, the relentless “Langues Sales”, the haunting “Crawling Through Your Bones”, and the brutal “Snitches Get Stitches”. Backstabber‘s sound, ranging from old-school death metal riffs to slamming brutal death, promises an intense auditory experience and is recommended for fans of Kataklysm, Lamb of God, and Mors Principium Est.
Released on March 15, 2024, “Patterns of Domination” was produced by Backstabber vocalist/guitarist Christian M. Thériault and mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy) and can be heard at the following links:
Bandcamp – https://backstabbermetal.bandcamp.com
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/16N19XLeZ8vq3aKuTxpmmD
Music Video – Harvesting the Weak – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on1GBDtDA2Q
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Track Listing:
1. Harvesting The Weak (4:06)
2. Langues Sales (4:34)
3. Crawling Through Your Bones (5:03)
4. Snitches Get Stitches (5:46)
EP Length: 19:29
EP and Live Band Lineup:
Christian M. Thériault: Guitar/Vocals
Philippe B. St-Jacques: Guitar
Eric Séguin: Bass/Back Vocals
Keven L.-Hull : Drums
More info: Facebook.com/BackStabberMetal
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“the entire EP is spectacular — a forward-rushing union of bone-smashing belligerence, vicious but technically impressive riffing, moving and jaw-dropping solos, monstrous and unhinged vocal rage, and melodic accents that give all the songs their own distinctive character.” – No Clean Singing
“Patterns of Domination is a relentless and catchy four-track EP. The musical style and lyrical content will appeal to fans of Hypocrisy.” – WRUV 90.1 FM – Burlington, VT
“From the beginning of the song (Snitches Get Stiches), you can hear the more technical side of the group. I would say it’s the fastest and most technical song in terms of guitars. It is also a piece in which there is orchestration. This is very present and brings a rather sordid dimension. What literally threw me off was the ending of the song. There is really crazy progress. A fast guitar riff, drumming that transitions from blastbeat to a more relaxed upper body beat with basedrums that are in “the carpet”. All with a beautiful orchestration which gradually takes over the instruments. Really, to finish an EP, it’s just perfect. 8.5/10″
“From sharp riffs, which are influenced by old school death metal, developed and mixed with contemporary. Blistering rhythms and the very good production ties and highlights the diversity and uniqueness of the compositions. It’s worth listening to and I’m sure you’ll stick around!” – Metal War
“A fat bridge between Death Metal and its modern siblings! 8/10” – PowerMetal.de
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0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love \m/\m/ #10 Cell Press – !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love \m/\m/
#10 Cell Press – !earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2024-04-09
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#44 Cell Press – !earshot – The National Top 50
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=101&dWeekOfID=2024-04-09
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#3 Hyperia – 92.5 FM CFBX “the X” – Kamloops – Loud
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-04-09
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#2 Cell Press, #8 Strigampire, #10 BackStabber – CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Loud
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-04-09
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#10 Striker – CJSR FM 88.5 – Edmonton – Loud
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-04-09
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#9 Striker – UMFM 101.5 – Winnipeg – Loud
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-04-09
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#27 Blood Opera Inc. – 93.3 CFMU – Hamilton – Top 30
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfmu.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-04-09
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#6 Cell Press – CITR 101.9FM & Discorder Magazine – Vancouver – Top 30
https://earshot-online.com/charts/citr.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-04-09
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#15 Cell Press – CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Top 30
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-04-09
0 Streaming Now! Quebec’s BACKSTABBER Holds Power Over Metals With Their New EP “Patterns of Domination”
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – March 14, 2024
Streaming Now! Quebec’s BACKSTABBER Holds Power Over Metals With Their New EP “Patterns of Domination”
Mixed and Mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy)
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Backstabber, the groovy Canadian death metal force, returns after a long silence, with their latest EP “Patterns of Domination”, out now. Originating as a solo project in 2012, founder Christian Thériault turned Backstabber into a full-fledged band in 2015, driven by a relentless thirst for angry metal and a need for vengeance. They take no prisoners with this release that is inspired by James Redfield’s “The Celestine Prophecy”, which explores four patterns designed to consume someone’s attention and energy. Backstabber shares their thoughts on the album and what fans can expect from them:
“Each track digs into a specific pattern giving for a wide array of emotions throughout the EP. It can also be felt musically as each song has a very distinct style while the production makes a good wrap up keeping it as a whole. Our music being live-oriented from the start, it makes way for an energetic output. Our shows are well rounded up and fronted accordingly.”
The evolution of the band’s sound from their previous two releases underscores a departure from the solo origins, with Thériault making room for other members to express themselves more prominently. Thériault leads the charge on guitar and vocals, accompanied by Philippe B. St-Jacques on guitar, Eric Séguin on bass/back vocals, and Keven L.-Hull on drums. As the band’s evolution continues, “Patterns of Domination” marks a pivotal moment where the members’ contributions shine through, creating a distinct and cohesive musical expression.
The tracklist includes the bone-crushing “Harvesting The Weak”, the relentless “Langues Sales”, the haunting “Crawling Through Your Bones”, and the brutal “Snitches Get Stitches”. Backstabber‘s sound, ranging from old-school death metal riffs to slamming brutal death, promises an intense auditory experience and is recommended for fans of Kataklysm, Lamb of God, and Mors Principium Est.
“Patterns of Domination” was produced by Backstabber vocalist/guitarist Christian M. Thériault and mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy) and can be heard via its full stream premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.
The EP is due out on March 15, 2024, and is available for pre-order at https://backstabbermetal.bandcamp.co.
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3OwNJSD
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Track Listing:
1. Harvesting The Weak (4:06)
2. Langues Sales (4:34)
3. Crawling Through Your Bones (5:03)
4. Snitches Get Stitches (5:46)
EP Length: 19:29
EP and Live Band Lineup:
Christian M. Thériault: Guitar/Vocals
Philippe B. St-Jacques: Guitar
Eric Séguin: Bass/Back Vocals
Keven L.-Hull : Drums
More info: Facebook.com/BackStabberMetal
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What the press has said about Backstabber’s 2019 album “Conspiracy Theorist”:
“Powered by drumwork that resembles a ferocious mix of machine-gun and mortar fire, Backstabber mount the attack with flurries of vicious, seething riffery and nail-gunning jab-fests, with the lyrics voiced in heartless, imperious roars. The devastation is pushed to further heights of frenzy with a shrill, eerily spiraling solo, and concludes with a hint of off-planet mystery.” – No Clean Singing
“Out of northern Quebec comes the Men In Black, melodic death metal band Backstabber. Last year, these guys dropped their debut album Conspiracy Theorist and it still stands as one of the best albums of the year. Full of tinges of Hypocrisy from style and sound, to the obvious connection of alien themed lyrics. A little over a year later now, Backstabber are dropping a music video for their song “My Disclosure” and it’s essentially nothing you would expect from a small independent band only on their first album.” – Metal Injection
“Fast, frantic, politically minded and heavy” – Exclaim!
“Backstabber’s death metal is more of the modern variety (in a good way) with a very clean yet brutal sound and speed aplenty. The playing is insanely tight at times and it’s often hard to believe that this is only the first album of a relatively young band, their first demo having been released in 2016. Some passages are a little on the thrash side but for the most part, this is heavy, pounding, fast death metal driven by a drummer who is really asking for a speeding ticket. ” – 4/5 – The Metal Crypt
“The songs are heavy, and the death and thrash influences make for some fairly easy to get into head bobbing as each track progresses… Conspiracy Theorist is a solid beginning for Backstabber… Solid for those that want some new, well-rounded death metal.” – Dead Rhetoric
“Backstabber’s Conspiracy Theorist is a self-released album that makes one wonder how they haven’t been signed to any label yet… Backstabber have on their hands the first essential death metal release of 2019.” – 4/5 – Heavy Music HQ
“BACKSTABBER deliver aggressively systematic silver lining lacerations of rip-roaring screams of vengefully vicious old-school Death ‘N’ Thrash Metal professionalism – simply put – recommended.” – Metal-Temple
“The tracks that attracted my attention the most were ‘Ink Spill’, ‘My Disclosure’ and ‘Banksters’: continuing the old-school texture, these tracks, as well as the entire full-length, include no clean vocals nor breakdowns; all that is contained is substantial and complete death-thrash metal led on by a superb stream of undeniable thinking and design. Backstabber’s music can definitely be cherished over time by fans of Decapitated, At The Gates, Deicide and Hypocrisy as the band grows in following. This release shows glory in blending their musical layout with dynamic and spirited riffs.” – Metal-Rules
“Conspiracy Theorist has a real face crushing, devastatingly great death/thrash metal feel to it…” – Crannk
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0 The New Issue of Absolute Underground Magazine is here! Inside Absolute Underground Magazine Issue 116 Another legendary issue featuring an exclusive interview with GWAR’s frontman Blöthar the Berserker as we discuss their upcoming Age of Befuddlement tour, and much more… Plus interviews with Striker, Yesterday’s Hero, Kelevra, Omnivide, Marble Ghosts, BackStabber, Cell Press and more!
The New Issue of Absolute Underground Magazine is here!
Inside Absolute Underground Magazine Issue 116 Another legendary issue featuring an exclusive interview with GWAR’s frontman Blöthar the Berserker as we discuss their upcoming Age of Befuddlement tour, and much more…
Plus interviews with Striker, Yesterday’s Hero, Kelevra, Omnivide, Marble Ghosts, BackStabber, Cell Press and more!
Read the online version here – https://absoluteunderground.tv/absolute-underground-magazine-issue-116/
0 Quebec’s BACKSTABBER Seeks Control With Music Video For “Harvesting The Weak” Off “Patterns of Domination” Out March 2024m
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 8, 2024
Quebec’s BACKSTABBER Seeks Control With Music Video For “Harvesting The Weak”
New EP “Patterns of Domination” Out March 2024 – Mixed and Mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy)
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From the far reaches of Rouyn-Noranda in Northern Quebec, Canada, the brutal death metallers of Backstabber are set to dominate the metal scene with their latest EP, “Patterns of Domination”, to be released this coming March 2024 to follow their 2019 debut album “Conspiracy Theorist”. The EP is loosely based on James Redfield’s “The Celestine Prophecy”, and the theory of four patterns that serve as conduits for manipulating someone else’s attention and energy. The heavy topic is matched by vicious blast beats, gritty gutturals, and groovy solos. The first single off this new offering, “Harvesting The Weak”, presented now in video format takes a look at The Intimidator, as the band explains:
“It is the most brutal pattern; Intimidation. It hits you right in the face while teabagging your knocked-out sack of bones in front of your friends. We’re talking Death metal from old-school riffs to slamming brutal death.”
With a focus on a four-track concept EP, each song represents a specific pattern within the set, providing a brutal and unrelenting journey into Backstabber‘s musical prowess. The EP’s tracklist includes “Harvesting The Weak” (The Intimidator); “Langues Sales” (Poor Me); “Crawling Through Your Bones” (The Interrogator); and “Snitches Get Stitches” (The Aloof), the patterns that collectively form an endless cycle of consumption, shattering victims from the inside out.
Founded in 2012 as a solo project by Christian Thériault, Backstabber evolved into a full-fledged band in 2015, driven by a relentless thirst for angry metal and the need for vengeance. Backstabber‘s creative process is described as starting with a single guitar riff, be it played on a serene Sunday morning or cranked up on a Friday night.
Backstabber‘s sound, much like their lyrics, is dynamic and ever-evolving, promising an exciting musical journey for fans of extreme metal. “Harvesting The Weak” is recommended for fans of Revocation, Hypocrisy, and Kataklysm and can be seen and heard via its video premiere on TheCirclePit at https://youtu.be/FJFzTEdldKo
“Patterns of Domination” was produced by Backstabber vocalist/guitarist Christian M. Thériault and mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy). The EP is due out on March 15, 2024, and available for pre-order at https://backstabbermetal.bandcamp.com.
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Track Listing:
1. Harvesting The Weak (4:06)
2. Langues Sales (4:34)
3. Crawling Through Your Bones (5:03)
4. Snitches Get Stitches (5:46)
EP Length: 19:29
EP and Live Band Lineup:
Christian M. Thériault: Guitar/Vocals
Philippe B. St-Jacques: Guitar
Eric Séguin: Bass/Back Vocals
Keven L.-Hull : Drums
More info: Facebook.com/BackStabberMetal
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What the press has said about Backstabber’s 2019 album “Conspiracy Theorist”:
“Powered by drumwork that resembles a ferocious mix of machine-gun and mortar fire, Backstabber mount the attack with flurries of vicious, seething riffery and nail-gunning jab-fests, with the lyrics voiced in heartless, imperious roars. The devastation is pushed to further heights of frenzy with a shrill, eerily spiraling solo, and concludes with a hint of off-planet mystery.” – No Clean Singing
“Out of northern Quebec comes the Men In Black, melodic death metal band Backstabber. Last year, these guys dropped their debut album Conspiracy Theorist and it still stands as one of the best albums of the year. Full of tinges of Hypocrisy from style and sound, to the obvious connection of alien themed lyrics. A little over a year later now, Backstabber are dropping a music video for their song “My Disclosure” and it’s essentially nothing you would expect from a small independent band only on their first album.” – Metal Injection
“Fast, frantic, politically minded and heavy” – Exclaim!
“Backstabber’s death metal is more of the modern variety (in a good way) with a very clean yet brutal sound and speed aplenty. The playing is insanely tight at times and it’s often hard to believe that this is only the first album of a relatively young band, their first demo having been released in 2016. Some passages are a little on the thrash side but for the most part, this is heavy, pounding, fast death metal driven by a drummer who is really asking for a speeding ticket. ” – 4/5 – The Metal Crypt
“The songs are heavy, and the death and thrash influences make for some fairly easy to get into head bobbing as each track progresses… Conspiracy Theorist is a solid beginning for Backstabber… Solid for those that want some new, well-rounded death metal.” – Dead Rhetoric
“Backstabber’s Conspiracy Theorist is a self-released album that makes one wonder how they haven’t been signed to any label yet… Backstabber have on their hands the first essential death metal release of 2019.” – 4/5 – Heavy Music HQ
“BACKSTABBER deliver aggressively systematic silver lining lacerations of rip-roaring screams of vengefully vicious old-school Death ‘N’ Thrash Metal professionalism – simply put – recommended.” – Metal-Temple
“The tracks that attracted my attention the most were ‘Ink Spill’, ‘My Disclosure’ and ‘Banksters’: continuing the old-school texture, these tracks, as well as the entire full-length, include no clean vocals nor breakdowns; all that is contained is substantial and complete death-thrash metal led on by a superb stream of undeniable thinking and design. Backstabber’s music can definitely be cherished over time by fans of Decapitated, At The Gates, Deicide and Hypocrisy as the band grows in following. This release shows glory in blending their musical layout with dynamic and spirited riffs.” – Metal-Rules
“Conspiracy Theorist has a real face crushing, devastatingly great death/thrash metal feel to it…” – Crannk
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0 EPK – Backstabber – Patterns of Domination (2024)
EPK – Backstabber – Patterns of Domination (2024)
Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com
“Loosely based on James Redfield’s The Celestine Prophecy, Patterns of Domination delves into the 4 patterns that serve as means to canalize someone else’s attention and energy. Together, they form an endless cycle of consumption that completely breaks down the victim from the inside out. Like fresh air. These are the first songs with the new members of the band and they contributed a lot to this album.” – Backstabber
For fans of Revocation, Hypocrisy, Kataklysm, Lamb of God, Mors Principium Est
Band: Backstabber
EP Title: Patterns of Domination
Release Date: March 15, 2024
Label: Self-Release
Facebook.com/BackStabberMetal | Instagram.com/backstabbermetal | Youtube.com/@Backstabber
Backstabbermetal.bandcamp.com | Spotify
The lead single is Harvesting the Weak which the band has a new music video for.
“We chose Harvesting the Weak as the main single because it is the most brutal pattern; Intimidation. It hits you right in the face while teabagging your knocked-out sack of bones in front of your friends. We’re talking Death metal from old-school riffs to slamming brutal death.” – Backstabber
“the entire EP is spectacular — a forward-rushing union of bone-smashing belligerence, vicious but technically impressive riffing, moving and jaw-dropping solos, monstrous and unhinged vocal rage, and melodic accents that give all the songs their own distinctive character.” – No Clean Singing
“Patterns of Domination is a relentless and catchy four-track EP. The musical style and lyrical content will appeal to fans of Hypocrisy.” – WRUV 90.1 FM – Burlington, VT
“From the beginning of the song (Snitches Get Stiches), you can hear the more technical side of the group. I would say it’s the fastest and most technical song in terms of guitars. It is also a piece in which there is orchestration. This is very present and brings a rather sordid dimension. What literally threw me off was the ending of the song. There is really crazy progress. A fast guitar riff, drumming that transitions from blastbeat to a more relaxed upper body beat with basedrums that are in “the carpet”. All with a beautiful orchestration which gradually takes over the instruments. Really, to finish an EP, it’s just perfect. 8.5/10″
“From sharp riffs, which are influenced by old school death metal, developed and mixed with contemporary. Blistering rhythms and the very good production ties and highlights the diversity and uniqueness of the compositions. It’s worth listening to and I’m sure you’ll stick around!” – Metal War
“A fat bridge between Death Metal and its modern siblings! 8/10” – PowerMetal.de
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What the press has said about Backstabber’s 2019 album “Conspiracy Theorist”:
“Powered by drumwork that resembles a ferocious mix of machine-gun and mortar fire, Backstabber mount the attack with flurries of vicious, seething riffery and nail-gunning jab-fests, with the lyrics voiced in heartless, imperious roars. The devastation is pushed to further heights of frenzy with a shrill, eerily spiraling solo, and concludes with a hint of off-planet mystery.” – No Clean Singing
“Out of northern Quebec comes the Men In Black, melodic death metal band Backstabber. Last year, these guys dropped their debut album Conspiracy Theorist and it still stands as one of the best albums of the year. Full of tinges of Hypocrisy from style and sound, to the obvious connection of alien themed lyrics. A little over a year later now, Backstabber are dropping a music video for their song “My Disclosure” and it’s essentially nothing you would expect from a small independent band only on their first album.” – Metal Injection
“Fast, frantic, politically minded and heavy” – Exclaim!
“Backstabber’s death metal is more of the modern variety (in a good way) with a very clean yet brutal sound and speed aplenty. The playing is insanely tight at times and it’s often hard to believe that this is only the first album of a relatively young band, their first demo having been released in 2016. Some passages are a little on the thrash side but for the most part, this is heavy, pounding, fast death metal driven by a drummer who is really asking for a speeding ticket. ” – 4/5 – The Metal Crypt
“The songs are heavy, and the death and thrash influences make for some fairly easy to get into head bobbing as each track progresses… Conspiracy Theorist is a solid beginning for Backstabber… Solid for those that want some new, well-rounded death metal.” – Dead Rhetoric
“Backstabber’s Conspiracy Theorist is a self-released album that makes one wonder how they haven’t been signed to any label yet… Backstabber have on their hands the first essential death metal release of 2019.” – 4/5 – Heavy Music HQ
“BACKSTABBER deliver aggressively systematic silver lining lacerations of rip-roaring screams of vengefully vicious old-school Death ‘N’ Thrash Metal professionalism – simply put – recommended.” – Metal-Temple
“The tracks that attracted my attention the most were ‘Ink Spill’, ‘My Disclosure’ and ‘Banksters’: continuing the old-school texture, these tracks, as well as the entire full-length, include no clean vocals nor breakdowns; all that is contained is substantial and complete death-thrash metal led on by a superb stream of undeniable thinking and design. Backstabber’s music can definitely be cherished over time by fans of Decapitated, At The Gates, Deicide and Hypocrisy as the band grows in following. This release shows glory in blending their musical layout with dynamic and spirited riffs.” – Metal-Rules
“Conspiracy Theorist has a real face crushing, devastatingly great death/thrash metal feel to it…” – Crannk
“This album is hard as nails. They do not care for making the music too melodic. It is hard-driving, grooving-thrashing pounding metal. The vocals are super aggressive and abrasive on the ears. The guitars, bass and drums work in marching unison with the purpose of making you form a moshpit or to jump into one or to make you think that you are going to bench press 500 pounds today and do 100 pull-ups at the gym… No melodic singing. No sweet whispers in your ears, just aggro-angry metal to rile you up even more about politics, the government and the extraterrestrials.” – Metal Bulletin Zine
““Conspiracy Theorist” is a very refreshing listen, I’ve no favourite track, each stands solidly alone on its own individual merits, and should appeal to fans of the likes of Kataklysm, Hypocrisy, Decapitated, Deicide, and At The Gates.” – The Metal Wanderlust
[Download Album Cover | Download EP Lyrics]
Band: Backstabber
EP Title: Patterns of Domination
Release Date: March 15, 2024
Label: Self-Release
Track Listing:
1. Harvesting The Weak (4:06)
2. Langues Sales (4:34)
3. Crawling Through Your Bones (5:03)
4. Snitches Get Stitches (5:46)
EP Length: 19:29
EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Backstabber
• All songs written by: Backstabber
• Produced by: Christian M. Thériault
• Mixed by: Christian Donaldson
• Mastered by: Christian Donaldson
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
EP and Live Band Lineup:
Christian M. Thériault: Guitar/Vocals
Philippe B. St-Jacques: Guitar
Eric Séguin: Bass/Back Vocals
Keven L.-Hull : Drums
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About The Album Artwork:
A single soul surrounded by the destruction of the world hoping for better days.
About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
Lyrics are loosely based on James Redfield’s The Celestine Prophecy as we explore the four patterns meant to consume someone’s attention and energy. Each track digs into a specific pattern giving for a wide array of emotions throughout the EP. It can also be felt musically as each song has a very distinct style while the production makes a good wrap up keeping it as a whole.
Track by track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
1. Harvesting the Weak: it is the most brutal pattern; Intimidation. It hits you right in the face while teabagging your knocked-out sack of bones in front of your friends. We’re talking Death Metal from old-school riffs to slamming brutal death.
2. Langues Sales: French for dirty tongues, it represents a vicious pattern, the poor me. These people are always complaining about everything, every day, every time. It’s like they don’t really get to live, life is inflicted upon them. It’s trash, thrash, and breakdowns.
3. Crawling through your bones: This is the most vicious one of all, interrogation. Everything you say can and will be used against you, and we will make you say everything and anything. That’s Melodeath, because it hooks you right in without you noticing.
4. Snitches get Stitches: Describing this pattern shouldn’t be allowed. Indifference didn’t call for this! That’s why we went blindfolded in the mist musically ending up in places we might never have gone to otherwise.
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Hailing from Rouyn-Noranda in northern Quebec, Canada, Backstabber is a formidable death/thrash band inspired by conspiracies, new technologies, philosophy, and history. Covering a vast number of themes throughout their aggressive music, Backstabber can be likened to a ‘loose cannon’ with no foreshadowing of what direction they will take next, musically and lyrically.
Starting with themes and gradually adding riffs, drums, bass and finally vocals, they pride themselves on complimenting their compositions with energetic and interactive live shows, the entire reason for them writing their songs.
Eager to bring raw and fierce metal to the ears of listeners, Backstabber has recorded their next EP “Patterns of Domination” produced by Christan Donaldson (Cryptopsy) for release in 2024.
Discography:
2024 – Patterns of Domination – EP
2019 – Conspiracy Theorist – Album
2016 – Revenge – EP
Shared Stage with:
Cattle Decapitation, Kataklysm, Depths of Hatred, Augury, Introtyl, Burning the Oppressor, Unbreakable Hatred, First Fragment, Get the Shot, Blinded By Faith, Insurrection, Abitabyss, Anonymus, Nova Spei, Spirit of Rebellion, The Flaying, Your Last WishTours and Festivals:
2023 – AlienFest – La Sarre
2019 – FRIMAT – Val-d’Or
2018 – FME – Rouyn-Noranda
2018 – FGMAT – Rouyn-Noranda
Cattle Decapitation, Kataklysm, Depths of Hatred, Augury, Introtyl, Burning the Oppressor, Unbreakable Hatred, First Fragment, Get the Shot, Blinded By Faith, Insurrection, Abitabyss, Anonymus, Nova Spei, Spirit of Rebellion, The Flaying, Your Last WishTours and Festivals:
2023 – AlienFest – La Sarre
2019 – FRIMAT – Val-d’Or
2018 – FME – Rouyn-Noranda
2018 – FGMAT – Rouyn-Noranda
0 Northern Quebec’s BACKSTABBER Premiere Conspiracy Music Video ‘My Disclosure’ via MetalInjection
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – March 11, 2020
For fans of Kataklysm, Hypocrisy, Decapitated, Deicide, At The Gates
Northern Quebec’s BACKSTABBER Bring Conspiracy Music Video ‘My Disclosure’ To Life
New Album “Conspiracy Theorist” Out Now!
L-R: Keven Letiecq Hull – Drums, Christian M. Theriault – Guitars & Vocals, Eric Seguin – Bass & Vocals, Philippe Beliveau St-Jacques – Guitars
Unleashing their debut beast “Conspiracy Theorist” in 2019 with much praise from metal media and even a nomination for metal album of the year from the GAMIQ’s (Gala alternatif de la musique indépendante du Québec), Northern Quebec death/thrash trio BACKSTABBER bring their track ‘My Disclosure’ to life in a new music video.
The video tells the story of the kidnapping of a young girl who is turned into a guinea pig by Aliens or Deep State (you’ll have to watch the video to find out). The track digs into the feelings of gaining back consciousness, the depression, and dizziness one can feel when realizing they can’t even trust their own memory. Then they recollect the events piece by piece to only realize that the knowledge of the truth may not be the best outcome.
The band adds:
“When we wrote the lyrics for this song we knew from the start that there was a good story plot and material to make a good video clip, so we kept the storyline in mind as we created the track. The plot twist is kept vague throughout the song so that we had room for the video production as we focussed a lot on the main character, which is the kidnapped girl, we wanted to dig into her emotions as she experienced horrific events. The filming part was quite a challenge as we had to shoot in many different locations ranging sometimes a hundred kilometres apart. ‘My Disclosure’ takes a specific approach to the disclosure movement as it focuses more on the victims of third kind encounters than the disclosure itself. It’s an in-depth view of the hell these people go through as they try to figure what happened to them. It’s also a reminder that knowledge can be a burden to bear and that some things are meant to be kept hidden.”
Watch ‘My Disclosure’ via its premiere on Metal Injection HERE.
BACKSTABBER‘s debut album “Conspiracy Theorist” is a fierce 10 track full-length that encompasses themes about scandals, critiques of mainstream media and conspiracies such as hollow Earth. Remaining old school, there are no clean vocals or breakdowns here, just a solid and mature death/thrash metal album, with good flow and clear thought in the tracks and compositions.
Vocalist/guitarist Christian M. Thériault adds:
“‘Conspiracy Theorist’ is an album that’s meant to open your mind about the way the world revolves around us as it offers a new perspective on many issues that we see in our lives.”
Album Stream “Conspiracy Theorist” here.
Album CD order and download available through Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify.
April 4 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
April 24 – La Sarre, QC – La Brute du Coin (Festival des Langues)
May 29 – Mont-Laurier, QC – TBA
April 24 – La Sarre, QC – La Brute du Coin (Festival des Langues)
May 29 – Mont-Laurier, QC – TBA
Track Listing:
1. Inaugural Address (1:18)
2. Whistle Blower (2:46)
3. No Privacy (3:35)
4. Subterranean (3:26)
5. Ink Spill (3:19)
6. The Hum (1:55)
7. My Disclosure (3:32)
8. Geo Engineering (3:37)
9. Banksters (4:06)
10. Conspiracy Theorist (4:50)
Album Length: 32:28
BACKSTABBER is:
Christian M. Theriault – Guitars & Vocals
Eric Seguin – Bass
Patrick Gagne – Drums
For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/BackStabberMetal
https://www.instagram.com/backstabber_metal
BIO:Hailing from Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada, Backstabber is a formidable death/thrash metal trio inspired by conspiracies, new technologies, philosophy, and history. Covering a vast number of themes throughout their music, Backstabber can be likened to a ‘loose cannon’ with no foreshadowing of what direction they will take next, musically.
Starting with themes and gradually adding riffs, drums, bass and finally vocals, they pride themselves on complimenting their compositions with energetic and interactive live shows, the entire reason for them writing their music.
Eager to bring raw and fierce metal to the ears of listeners, Backstabber recorded their first full-length “Conspiracy Theorist” was released on February 15, 2019.
Backstabber has shared the stage with Cattle Decapitation, Depths of Hatred, First Fragment, Ending Tyranny, Insurrection, Blinded by Faith, Aepoch and more.
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“Powered by drumwork that resembles a ferocious mix of machine-gun and mortar fire, Backstabber mount the attack with flurries of vicious, seething riffery and nail-gunning jab-fests, with the lyrics voiced in heartless, imperious roars. The devastation is pushed to further heights of frenzy with a shrill, eerily spiraling solo, and concludes with a hint of off-planet mystery.” – No Clean Singing
“Fast, frantic, politically minded and heavy” – Exclaim!
“Backstabber’s death metal is more of the modern variety (in a good way) with a very clean yet brutal sound and speed aplenty. The playing is insanely tight at times and it’s often hard to believe that this is only the first album of a relatively young band, their first demo having been released in 2016. Some passages are a little on the thrash side but for the most part, this is heavy, pounding, fast death metal driven by a drummer who is really asking for a speeding ticket. ” – 4/5 – The Metal Crypt
“The songs are heavy, and the death and thrash influences make for some fairly easy to get into head bobbing as each track progresses… Conspiracy Theorist is a solid beginning for Backstabber… Solid for those that want some new, well-rounded death metal.” – Dead Rhetoric
“Backstabber’s Conspiracy Theorist is a self-released album that makes one wonder how they haven’t been signed to any label yet… Backstabber have on their hands the first essential death metal release of 2019.” – 4/5 – Heavy Music HQ
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0 Very happy to see three albums I did PR for nominated for a GAMIQ (Gala alternatif de la musique indépendante du Québec) Congrats on the noms! Backstabber, The Flaying, Thrash La Reine
Very happy to see three albums I did PR for nominated for a GAMIQ (Gala alternatif de la musique indépendante du Québec)
Congrats on the noms! Backstabber, The Flaying, Thrash La Reine
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