this album perfectly showcases Black Absinthe’s unique ability to write music that fits together while being incredibly diverse in aspect and concept alike.
Category: Black Absinthe
0 Canadian Beats – Black Absinthe – Early Signs of Denial
0 Pop Shifter – Black Absinthe – Early Signs of Denial
“These days, metal seems so compartmentalized and we just don’t have many bands that have the reach of an AC/DC, but I feel like Black Absinthe could be that band.”
http://popshifter.com/2016-05-13/music-review-black-absinthe-early-signs-denial/
0 OUT NOW! BLACK ABSINTHE ‘Early Signs of Denial’; Post Full Album Stream
(contact info below)
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 13, 2016
EP Promo Request here.
For fans of Black Sabbath, Killswitch Engage, Motorhead, Mastodon, High On Fire, Coheed and Cambria
Facebook | Twitter @ blackabsintheto | Instagram | YouTube | Bandcamp
OUT NOW! BLACK ABSINTHE ‘Early Signs of Denial’; Post Full Album Stream
Upcoming Show Dates:
May 13 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria – Event info
May 14 – Toronto, ON @ Coalition T.O. (CD Release Show) – Event info
Toronto, ON heavy metal trio BLACK ABSINTHE have surfaced from the basement to unleash their debut album ‘Early Signs of Denial’ produced by Sum 41’s Dave Baksh (Cross Dog, The Mahones) plus mixed and mastered by Frank Gryner (Rob Zombie- Hillbilly Deluxe). Out now as of May 13th, 2016, the album is the band’s first professional recording to follow their three self recorded EPs Live At Coalition (2014), Noise Complaint (2014) and Augusta (2012).
The album stream can be heard at the following links:
– https://soundcloud.com/blackabsintheband/sets/early-signs-of-denial
– http://exclaim.ca/music/article/black_absinthe-early_signs_of_denial_album_stream
along with album order at https://blackabsinthe.bandcamp.com/
“This was our first foray into recording in a studio environment plus working with a producer and mixer. Having a team of people around us helped us produce better songs at a higher quality to give our fans the chance to hear what we’re truly about without the barrier of poor recordings. It’s our jump from the basement to the studio, the raw energy is still there, but there’s an added level of detail to each track. We wanted to make a significant jump forward in quality and songwriting plus for fans who have been following us, we think they’ll be pleasantly surprised.” comments vocalist/guitarist Jack Cerre.
BLACK ABSINTHE’s powerful heavy riffs and bass lines are reminiscent of classic thrash and new wave British heavy metal with a range of progressive to classic rock influence ready to be shared with fans new and old alike.
The title “Early Signs of Denial” is a conceptual connection to the themes of fear, corruption, and overcoming disparity, which is explored in the album’s songs. The record has emphasis of crushing modern tone, polished instrumental sections, soaring vocals and a blending of contemporary and classic metal. With each track, this unique record represents different aspects of BLACK ABSINTHE’s diversity in song writing. The band does not tread lightly over their new wave of British heavy metal song style or their technical and progressive metal influences.
1. The Wild (3:50) [MetalNationRadio]
2. Is This Life (4:42)
3. Berj Khalifa (3:19)
4. Pigs (4:03)
5. NOW (3:58) [MMK]
6. Winter (6:23) [Hellbound]
Album Length: 26:18
For more info, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/blackabsintheband.
About:
Formed in 2011 by vocalist and guitarist Jack Cerre, bassist Kyle Scarlett and drummer Austin Henderson, the trio continue to rip through the underground Toronto metal scene without pause.
Compounding heavy riffs and bass lines reminiscent of classic thrash and new wave British heavy metal with a range of progressive to classic rock influence, Black Absinthe presents a solid example of a Canadian metal band. They’re road hungry, influenced plus supported by other driven Canadian musicians and most of all, ready to innovate and grow the traditions of a genre they venerate and respect. As leaders in the scene, Black Absinthe were headlining Toronto semi-finalists in the Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2015.
With a new year ahead, Black Absinthe pushes on with their desire to provide their fans in Canada and online with a cleaner and heavier presentation of their sound. The years incubating in Toronto’s metal underground have served the band well. From their 2012 debut EP Augusta to their 2014 EP Noise Complaint, both releases have established the band’s sound as well as their stage presence, leading to their driven heavy metal machine. Now in 2016, Black Absinthe are ready to release their debut studio album Early Signs Of Denial (May 13, 2016). The album was produced by Dave Baksh (Cross Dog, The Mahones) out of the Gentleman’s Den studio in Pickering, ON who’s experience proved to be the final touch; aiding in refining drum dynamics, smoothing the transitions and layering harmonic guitar lines. Black Absinthe’s Early Signs Of Denial sound is a leading example of the contemporary Canadian metal scene serving to showcase how the band sounds in a crisp, powerful, and ultimately more professional recording environment.
The title “Early Signs of Denial” is a conceptual connection to the themes of fear, corruption, and overcoming disparity, which is explored in the songs. The record has emphasis of crushing modern tone, polished instrumental sections, soaring vocals and a blending of contemporary and classic metal. With each track, this unique record represents different aspects of Black Absinthe’s diversity in song writing. The band does not tread lightly over their new wave of British heavy metal song style or their technical and progressive metal influences.
Through the bands expanding network cultivated through Coalition Music’s “Artist Entrepreneur Program”, they chose Frank Gryner (Rob Zombie- Hillbilly Deluxe) to mix and master the album in the Winter of 2015. His strong ability to work with a diversity of sounds was the appeal to the band. His mixing took the album into the sonic spheres of a classic 80’s sound providing, grandeur, psychedelia, and an arena rock feel that could properly represent the textures put down in tracking. There was an immediate trust formed with the stylistic choices Gryner made throughout mixing.
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0 The Dirty Room – Black Absinthe – Early Signs of Denial
0 IR Canada Show #56 w/ Buffalo Theory MTL, Black Absinthe, Double Experience
0 Black Absinthe – Early Signs of Denial (2016) – Canadian College Radio Charts
Black Absinthe – Early Signs of Denial – Release Date: May 13, 2016
Highlight #7 – Top 20 – National Loud Chart – July 2016 – (Earshot)
Highlight #6 – Top 10 – Loud Chart – For The Week Ending July 19, 2016 – Canadian College Radio – (Earshot)
Highlight #3 – Top 10 – Loud Chart – For The Week Ending July 12, 2016 – Canadian College Radio – (Earshot)
Highlight #9 – Top 10 – Loud Chart – For The Week Ending July 5, 2016 – Canadian College Radio – (Earshot)
Highlight #6 – Top 10 – Loud Chart – For The Week Ending June 14, 2016 – Canadian College Radio – (Earshot)
Highlight #163 – May 2016 – Top 200 – National Canadian College Radio Charts (Earshot)
Highlight #3 – Top 20 – Loud Chart – May 2016 – Canadian College Radio (Earshot)
| Chart Appearances – August 9 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CFOU Trois-Rivieres, QC | Loud | 6 |
| Total This Week: 1 | ||
| Chart Appearances – August 2 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CFOU Trois-Rivieres, QC | Loud | 6 |
| CHRW London, ON | Top 30 | 10 |
| Total This Week: 2 | ||
| Chart Appearances – July 26 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Loud | 10 |
| Total This Week: 1 | ||
| Chart Appearances – July 19 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| !earshot | Loud | 6 |
| CFOU Trois-Rivieres, QC | Loud | 6 |
| CFUV Victoria, BC | Loud | 6 |
| CJAM Windsor, ON | Loud | 10 |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Loud | 8 |
| CKXU Lethbridge, AB | Top 30 | 18 |
| Total This Week: 6 | ||
| Chart Appearances – July 12 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| !earshot | Loud | 3 |
| CFOU Trois-Rivieres, QC | Loud | 6 |
| CFUV Victoria, BC | Loud | 4 |
| CHRW London, ON | Top 30 | 7 |
| CJAM Windsor, ON | Loud | 3 |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Loud | 8 |
| Total This Week: 6 | ||
| Chart Appearances – July 5 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| !earshot | Loud | 9 |
| CFUV Victoria, BC | Top 30 | 11 |
| CFUV Victoria, BC | Loud | 1 |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Loud | 8 |
| Total This Week: 4 | ||
| Chart Appearances – June 28 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CJLO Montreal, QC | Loud | 8 |
| Total This Week: 1 | ||
| Chart Appearances – June 21 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CFOU Trois-Rivieres, QC | Loud | 7 |
| CHRW London, ON | Top 30 | 10 |
| CJLO Montreal, QC | Top 30 | 15 |
| CJLO Montreal, QC | Loud | 6 |
| Total This Week: 4 | ||
| Chart Appearances – June 14 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| !earshot | Loud | 6 |
| CFOU Trois-Rivieres, QC | Loud | 7 |
| CJLO Montreal, QC | Top 30 | 6 |
| CJLO Montreal, QC | Loud | 3 |
| Total This Week: 4 | ||
| Chart Appearances – June 7 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CFBX Kamloops, BC | Loud | 10 |
| CJLO Montreal, QC | Loud | 6 |
| CKXU Lethbridge, AB | Top 30 | 14 |
| Total This Week: 3 | ||
| Chart Appearances – May 31 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CJLO Montreal, QC | Loud | 8 |
| Total This Week: 1 | ||
| Chart Appearances – May 24 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Loud | 5 |
| Total This Week: 1 | ||
| Chart Appearances – May 17 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CIVL Abbotsford, BC | Top 30 | 10 |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Loud | 3 |
| CKXU Lethbridge, AB | Top 30 | 11 |
| Total This Week: 3 | ||
| Chart Appearances – May 10 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CIVL Abbotsford, BC | Top 30 | 22 |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Top 30 | 28 |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Loud | 2 |
| Total This Week: 3 | ||
| Chart Appearances – May 3 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CHRW London, ON | Top 30 | 7 |
| CJLO Montreal, QC | Loud | 6 |
| Total This Week: 2 | ||
| Chart Appearances – April 19 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CJLO Montreal, QC | Loud | 9 |
| Total This Week: 1 | ||
0 Oh Just Eat It – Black Absinthe – Early Signs of Denial
0 All About The Rock – Black Absinthe – Early Signs of Denial
The whole record is classic metal & deserves to catapult this band over the wall & into the rooms of many. This is a band that doesn’t know the meaning of the words over play. Everything is understated, controlled & precise. Black Absinthe are not trying to re-invent the wheel but add a new spoke.
0 Wings of Death – Black Absinthe – Early Signs of Denial
Black Absinthe is dan ook met recht een powertrio, met de nadruk op power!
http://www.wingsofdeath.net/Black-Absinthe-Early-Signs-of-Denial
0 NEWS: BLACK ABSINTHE Full Album Stream ‘Early Signs of Denial’ via Exclaim!
(contact info below)
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 6, 2016
EP Promo Request here.
For fans of Black Sabbath, Killswitch Engage, Motorhead, Mastodon, High On Fire, Coheed and Cambria
Facebook | Twitter @ blackabsintheto | Instagram | YouTube | Bandcamp
BLACK ABSINTHE Full Album Stream ‘Early Signs of Denial’ via Exclaim!
Debut Album ‘Early Signs of Denial’ Due Out May 13th
Upcoming Show Dates:
May 13 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria – Event info
May 14 – Toronto, ON @ Coalition T.O. (CD Release Show) – Event info
Toronto, ON heavy metal trio BLACK ABSINTHE are surfacing from the basement to team up with Exclaim! and unleash the full stream of their debut album ‘Early Signs of Denial’ produced by Dave Baksh (Cross Dog, The Mahones) plus mixed and mastered by Frank Gryner (Rob Zombie- Hillbilly Deluxe). Set for release on May 13th, 2016, the album is the band’s first professional recording to follow their three self recorded EPs Live At Coalition (2014), Noise Complaint (2014) and Augusta (2012).
BLACK ABSINTHE’s powerful heavy riffs and bass lines are reminiscent of classic thrash and new wave British heavy metal with a range of progressive to classic rock influence ready to be shared with fans new and old alike.
To hear the full album stream for ‘Early Signs of Denial’, please visit the following link at Exclaim!: http://exclaim.ca/music/article/black_absinthe-early_signs_of_denial_album_stream
The title “Early Signs of Denial” is a conceptual connection to the themes of fear, corruption, and overcoming disparity, which is explored in the album’s songs. The record has emphasis of crushing modern tone, polished instrumental sections, soaring vocals and a blending of contemporary and classic metal. With each track, this unique record represents different aspects of BLACK ABSINTHE’s diversity in song writing. The band does not tread lightly over their new wave of British heavy metal song style or their technical and progressive metal influences.
Album Pre-order – https://blackabsinthe.bandcamp.com/
1. The Wild (3:50) [MetalNationRadio]
2. Is This Life (4:42)
3. Berj Khalifa (3:19)
4. Pigs (4:03)
5. NOW (3:58) [MMK]
6. Winter (6:23) [Hellbound]
Album Length: 26:18
For more info, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/blackabsintheband.
About:
Formed in 2011 by vocalist and guitarist Jack Cerre, bassist Kyle Scarlett and drummer Austin Henderson, the trio continue to rip through the underground Toronto metal scene without pause.
Compounding heavy riffs and bass lines reminiscent of classic thrash and new wave British heavy metal with a range of progressive to classic rock influence, Black Absinthe presents a solid example of a Canadian metal band. They’re road hungry, influenced plus supported by other driven Canadian musicians and most of all, ready to innovate and grow the traditions of a genre they venerate and respect. As leaders in the scene, Black Absinthe were headlining Toronto semi-finalists in the Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2015.
With a new year ahead, Black Absinthe pushes on with their desire to provide their fans in Canada and online with a cleaner and heavier presentation of their sound. The years incubating in Toronto’s metal underground have served the band well. From their 2012 debut EP Augusta to their 2014 EP Noise Complaint, both releases have established the band’s sound as well as their stage presence, leading to their driven heavy metal machine. Now in 2016, Black Absinthe are ready to release their debut studio album Early Signs Of Denial (May 13, 2016). The album was produced by Dave Baksh (Cross Dog, The Mahones) out of the Gentleman’s Den studio in Pickering, ON who’s experience proved to be the final touch; aiding in refining drum dynamics, smoothing the transitions and layering harmonic guitar lines. Black Absinthe’s Early Signs Of Denial sound is a leading example of the contemporary Canadian metal scene serving to showcase how the band sounds in a crisp, powerful, and ultimately more professional recording environment.
The title “Early Signs of Denial” is a conceptual connection to the themes of fear, corruption, and overcoming disparity, which is explored in the songs. The record has emphasis of crushing modern tone, polished instrumental sections, soaring vocals and a blending of contemporary and classic metal. With each track, this unique record represents different aspects of Black Absinthe’s diversity in song writing. The band does not tread lightly over their new wave of British heavy metal song style or their technical and progressive metal influences.
Through the bands expanding network cultivated through Coalition Music’s “Artist Entrepreneur Program”, they chose Frank Gryner (Rob Zombie- Hillbilly Deluxe) to mix and master the album in the Winter of 2015. His strong ability to work with a diversity of sounds was the appeal to the band. His mixing took the album into the sonic spheres of a classic 80’s sound providing, grandeur, psychedelia, and an arena rock feel that could properly represent the textures put down in tracking. There was an immediate trust formed with the stylistic choices Gryner made throughout mixing.
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ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
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#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
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#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
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