Category: Blood Opera
0 92.5 FM CFBX “the X” – Top 25 Loud/ Metal / Punk Albums for 2024 #14 Blood Opera Inc.
0 Thank you Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/ !earshot – July 2024 – Top 20 Loud #12 Derelict – Verus Entropy #19 Blood Opera – Songs in the Key of Death
Thank you Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/
!earshot – July 2024 – Top 20 Loud
#12 Derelict – Verus Entropy
#19 Blood Opera Inc. – Songs in the Key of Death
https://earshot-online.com/charts/2024/July/loud.cfm
#canada #metal #canadianmetal #radio #loud #radiocharts
0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! For the Week Ending: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Loud #1 Derelict, #10 Lÿnx
Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love!
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Loud
#1 Derelict, #10 Lÿnx
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-08-06
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CJSW Radio 90.9FM – Calgary – Loud
#9 – Derelict
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-08-06
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92.5 FM CFBX “the X” – Kamloops – Loud
#5 Blood Opera
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-08-06
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92.5 FM CFBX “the X” – Kamloops – Top 30
#23 – NATE SILVA
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-08-06
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CFOU 89,1 FM – Trois-Rivieres – Top 30
#30 Supermodel Taxidermy
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cfou.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-08-06
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Smithers Community Radio CICK 93.9 – Smithers – Top 30
#15 Ivy Gardens
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cick.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-08-06
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 \m/ Powerplay Rock and Metal Magazine \m/ April 2024 w/ Blood Opera, Marble Ghosts, Shores Of Null, Omnivide, Novichok
\m/ Powerplay Rock and Metal Magazine \m/
April 2024 w/ Blood Opera, Marble Ghosts, Shores Of Null, Omnivide, Novichok
Subscribe and get your issue at https://powerplaymagazine.co.uk/shop/p/powerplay-272-april-2024
0 Much Love! Thank You MDs and DJs \m/\m/ #canadianmetal #2 Strigampire, #4 Striker , #7 Cell Press earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Much Love! Thank You MDs and DJs \m/\m/ #canadianmetal
#2 Strigampire, #4 Striker , #7 Cell Press
earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#48 Cell Press – The National Top 50
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=101&dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#1 Cell Press, #9 Striker – CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Loud
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#5 Strigampire – CJSR FM 88.5 – Edmonton – Loud
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#5 Strigampire – CJSW Radio – Calgary – Loud
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#3 Striker – UMFM 101.5 – Winnipeg – Loud
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#18 – Cell Press – Local 107.3fm – Saint John – Top 30
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cfmh.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#26 Blood Opera Inc. – 93.3 CFMU – Hamilton – Top 30
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cfmu.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#9 Kelevra – CHLY 101.7 FM – Nanaimo – Top 30
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/chly.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#25 Striker – CIVL Radio 101.7 FM – Abbotsford – Top 30
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
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#8 Cell Press – CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Top 30
https://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-03-26
0 Out Now! Canadian Horror Lovers BLOOD OPERA New Album “Songs in the Key of Death”; Album Guests Morgan Lander (Kittie), Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) and More!
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 24, 2024
Out Now! Canadian Horror Lovers BLOOD OPERA New Album “Songs in the Key of Death”
Album Guests Morgan Lander (Kittie), Maurizio Guarini (Goblin)
Track Voice Over Guests – Tony Todd (Candyman), Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog),
Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, X-Files, Star Trek)
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Top L-R – RIP Junk (Guitar, Vocals), Damien Deathgasm (Bass, Vocals)
Bottom L-R – Max Murder Lead Vocals), Muerto McBrains (Drums, Programming)
Photo Credit – Craig Leonard (Billy Bones)
Born in blood, conceived in Hell, and accidentally reanimated, Toronto, Canada’s horror metal ensemble, Blood Opera, announces the release of their first full-length album “Songs in the Key of Death”, a gripping, grimy descent into the world of gore and madness. Known for their powerful operatic vocals, sleazy guitar riffs, and blasphemous lyrics inspired by some of the scariest movies ever made, has garnered acclaim from none other than the zombie Godfather himself, George A. Romero. The band comments on the devilish feast they are ready to serve:
“Hell is full. The dead are alive. Unlock humanity’s survival from the zombie apocalypse with “Songs in the Key of Death”! We are very proud to present our brand of “dead metal” with special musical and horror guests. We poured our love of all things horror into these songs. This album was made possible by the delicious humans who made it possible with their donations and pre-orders to our crowdfunding campaign. We hope you feast on it in full as we feast on your flesh.”
As the gates of Hell threaten to swing open “Songs in the Key of Death” promises a diabolical journey through the macabre realms of Dead Metal. This album, not for the faint-hearted, weaves together a sinister storyline and transitions, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in the horrifying cinematic landscapes that inspired each track.
“Songs in the Key of Death” is a compilation of the band’s best songs, featuring two new tracks, plus a cover of “Killer Klowns From Outer Space”, and the standalone 2022 single “Be My Victim” ft. Tony Todd (Candyman) as a bonus track. Other album guests included Morgan Lander (Kittie), Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) along with track voice-over guests Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog), Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead), and Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, X-Files, Star Trek).
Now available as of February 24, 2024, “Songs in the Key of Death” is a fiendish feeding frenzy that awaits and is highly recommended for fans of Dokken, WASP, and Ghost.
Album order – https://bloodopera.bandcamp.com.
Spotify – https://sptfy.com/Q4VP
Lyric Video – The Gates of Hell ft. guest keyboards Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) – https://youtu.be/XtL3rOlqB6Q
Music Video – By My Victim ft. voice-over by Tony Todd (Candyman) – https://youtu.be/-WFjtFmdFW4
Killer Klowns from Outer Space – https://youtu.be/Xoh7PdcEKfc
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Track Listing:
1. Just Keep Digging (1:04)
2. Feeding Frenzy (3:49) ft. guest vocals Morgan Lander (Kittie) and voice-over by Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead)
3. Don’t Go Out Tonight (3:06)
4. Fight to Survive (3:53) ft. voice-over by Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, X-Files, Star-Trek)
5. A Waste of Good Suffering (3:55)
6. The Gates of Hell ft. guest keyboards Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) (4:51)
7. Breaking News (0:58)
8. Killer Klowns From Outer Space (Cover) (4:19)
9. The Ballad of Father Malone (4:11) ft. voice-over by Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog, Escape From New York)
10. Brundlefly (4:34)
11. Damien (5:11)
12. Be My Victim ft. voice-over by Tony Todd (Candyman) (Bonus Track) (3:59)
13. The Band of the Living Dead (0:30)
14. The Key of Death (0:43)
Album Length: 45:09
More Info: https://bloodopera.ca
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“Toronto’s very own, Blood Opera primed the audience for the forthcoming onslaught…Blood Opera, local purveyors of the horror business, celebrating debauchery by toasting the crowd with a ceremonious Blood Chug!” – John Gallant (Live in Limbo)
“Blood Opera’s new single, “Be My Victim,” is a serious rock n’ roll homage to many aspects of the original Candyman film, including the nostalgia of playing scary childhood games, and the fear of losing complete control.” – Rue Morgue
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0 Canadian Horror Fiends BLOOD OPERA Release Cover of “Killer Klowns From Outer Space” Off New Album “Songs in the Key of Death” Out End of Feb 2024; Album Guests Morgan Lander (Kittie), Maurizio Guarini (Goblin)
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 16, 2024
Canada’s Horror Fiends BLOOD OPERA Release Cover of “Killer Klowns From Outer Space”
New Album “Songs in the Key of Death” Feb 24, 2024
Album Guests Morgan Lander (Kittie), Maurizio Guarini (Goblin)
Track Voice Over Guests – Tony Todd (Candyman), Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog), Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, X-Files, Star Trek)
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Top L-R – RIP Junk (Guitar, Vocals), Damien Deathgasm (Bass, Vocals)
Bottom L-R – Max Murder Lead Vocals), Muerto McBrains (Drums, Programming)
Photo Credit – Craig Leonard (Billy Bones)
Toronto, Canada’s horror fiends Blood Opera will be unleashing their first full-length album “Songs in the Key of Death” on February 24th. Paying tribute to the genre films they love and mixing metal with the macabre, these purveyors of “Dead Metal” are sharing their next cut off the forthcoming record with the cover of the theme song for the 1988 American horror classic “Killer Klowns from Outer Space”.
“This is a cover of The Dickies song from the film of the same name. It features guest keyboard work by the composer of the OST John Massari.” adds the band.
Listen to the cover track at the following links:
YouTube – https://youtu.be/Xoh7PdcEKfc
Spotify – https://sptfy.com/Q0Wt
Born in blood, conceived in Hell, and reanimated by accident! Bent on cannibalizing the entire human race, Blood Opera has already infected whole populations with their raunchy and often controversial live displays of violence, gore, and perverse sexual acts! Having feasted on human flesh with bands such as GWAR and being endorsed by the zombie Godfather himself, George A. Romero, Blood Opera has quickly become Canada’s number-one horror metal act. With powerful operatic vocals, sleazy guitar riffs, and blasphemous lyrics inspired by some of the scariest movies ever made, one thing is for sure- if the gates of Hell are left open, it could mean the end of all humanity!
“Songs in the Key of Death” features album guests Morgan Lander (Kittie), Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) along with track voice-over guests Tony Todd (Candyman), Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog), Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead), and Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, X-Files, Star Trek).
Due out on February 24, 2024, “Songs in the Key of Death” is recommended for fans of GWAR, Dokken, and WASP and is available for album pre-order at https://bloodopera.bandcamp.com.
Lyric Video – The Gates of Hell ft. guest keyboards Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) – https://youtu.be/XtL3rOlqB6Q
Music Video – By My Victim ft. voice-over by Tony Todd (Candyman) – https://youtu.be/-WFjtFmdFW4
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Track Listing:
1. Just Keep Digging (1:04)
2. Feeding Frenzy (3:49) ft. guest vocals Morgan Lander (Kittie) and voice-over by Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead)
3. Don’t Go Out Tonight (3:06)
4. Fight to Survive (3:53) ft. voice-over by Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, X-Files, Star-Trek)
5. A Waste of Good Suffering (3:55)
6. The Gates of Hell ft. guest keyboards Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) (4:51)
7. Breaking News (0:58)
8. Killer Klowns From Outer Space (Cover) (4:19)
9. The Ballad of Father Malone (4:11) ft. voice-over by Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog, Escape From New York)
10. Brundlefly (4:34)
11. Damien (5:11)
12. Be My Victim ft. voice-over by Tony Todd (Candyman) (Bonus Track) (3:59)
13. The Band of the Living Dead (0:30)
14. The Key of Death (0:43)
Album Length: 45:09
More Info: https://bloodopera.ca
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“Toronto’s very own, Blood Opera primed the audience for the forthcoming onslaught…Blood Opera, local purveyors of the horror business, celebrating debauchery by toasting the crowd with a ceremonious Blood Chug!” – John Gallant (Live in Limbo)
“Blood Opera’s new single, “Be My Victim,” is a serious rock n’ roll homage to many aspects of the original Candyman film, including the nostalgia of playing scary childhood games, and the fear of losing complete control.” – Rue Morgue
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0 Canada’s Macabre Metallers BLOOD OPERA Announce Album “Songs in the Key of Death” Out End of Feb 2024; Album Guests Morgan Lander (Kittie), Maurizio Guarini (Goblin)
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 5, 2024
Canada’s Macabre Metallers BLOOD OPERA Announce Album “Songs in the Key of Death” Out End of Feb 2024
Album Guests Morgan Lander (Kittie), Maurizio Guarini (Goblin)
Track Voice Over Guests – Tony Todd (Candyman), Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog), Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, X-Files, Star Trek)
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Top L-R – RIP Junk (Guitar, Vocals), Damien Deathgasm (Bass, Vocals)
Bottom L-R – Max Murder Lead Vocals), Muerto McBrains (Drums, Programming)
Photo Credit – Craig Leonard (Billy Bones)
They were born in blood, conceived in Hell, and reanimated by accident! Bent on cannibalizing the entire human race, Toronto, Canada’s Blood Opera has already infected whole populations with their raunchy and often controversial live displays of violence, gore, and perverse sexual acts! Having feasted on human flesh with bands such as GWAR and being endorsed by the zombie Godfather himself, George A. Romero, these purveyors of so-called “Dead Metal” have quickly become Canada’s number one horror metal act. They are riled up and ready to release their first full-length album “Songs in the Key of Death” on February 24th and to prime listeners for the bloodbath, they have released two video singles “The Gates of Hell” featuring guest keyboards by Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) and “Be My Victim” featuring a voice-over by actor Tony Todd (Candyman), which they share in further detail:
“The Gates of Hell was inspired by the cult film of the same name. Another heavy track brings in more modern influences and progressions. It features guest keyboard work by Goblin’s Maurizio Guarini. “Be My Victim” is a bonus track from 2022 and features actor Tony Todd and is based on the film Candyman. As it is an older song it features a couple of members no longer in the band but as it is an important song for us we wanted to include it. Fans of Ghost will dig this keyboard and chorus-driven rocker.”
On “Songs in the Key of Death”, Blood Opera wants to pay tribute to the genre films they love and mix metal with the macabre. The band was originally to be the live musicians for a proposed Return of the Living Dead musical that unfortunately did not come to fruition.
With powerful operatic vocals, sleazy guitar riffs, and blasphemous lyrics inspired by some of the scariest movies ever made, one thing is for sure- if the gates of Hell are left open, it could mean the end of all humanity!
Due out on February 24, 2024, the fiendish feeding frenzy of “Songs in the Key of Death” is recommended for fans of GWAR, Dokken, and WASP and is available for album pre-order at https://bloodopera.bandcamp.com.
Lyric Video – The Gates of Hell ft. guest keyboards Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) – https://youtu.be/XtL3rOlqB6Q
Music Video – By My Victim ft. voice-over by Tony Todd (Candyman) – https://youtu.be/-WFjtFmdFW4
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4bjem7z
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Track Listing:
1. Just Keep Digging (1:04)
2. Feeding Frenzy (3:49) ft. guest vocals Morgan Lander (Kittie) and voice-over by Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead)
3. Don’t Go Out Tonight (3:06)
4. Fight to Survive (3:53) ft. voice-over by Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, X-Files, Star-Trek)
5. A Waste of Good Suffering (3:55)
6. The Gates of Hell ft. guest keyboards Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) (4:51)
7. Breaking News (0:58)
8. Killer Klowns From Outer Space (Cover) (4:19)
9. The Ballad of Father Malone (4:11) ft. voice-over by Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog, Escape From New York)
10. Brundlefly (4:34)
11. Damien (5:11)
12. Be My Victim ft. voice-over by Tony Todd (Candyman) (Bonus Track) (3:59)
13. The Band of the Living Dead (0:30)
14. The Key of Death (0:43)
Album Length: 45:09
More Info: https://bloodopera.ca
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“Toronto’s very own, Blood Opera primed the audience for the forthcoming onslaught…Blood Opera, local purveyors of the horror business, celebrating debauchery by toasting the crowd with a ceremonious Blood Chug!” – John Gallant (Live in Limbo)
“Blood Opera’s new single, “Be My Victim,” is a serious rock n’ roll homage to many aspects of the original Candyman film, including the nostalgia of playing scary childhood games, and the fear of losing complete control.” – Rue Morgue
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0 EPK – Blood Opera – Songs in the Key of Death (2024)
EPK – Blood Opera – Songs in the Key of Death (2024)
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“Hell is full. The dead are alive. Unlock humanity’s survival from the zombie apocalypse with Blood Opera’s “Songs in the Key of Death”! We are very proud to present our brand of “dead metal” with special musical and horror guests. We poured our love of all things horror into these songs. This album was made possible by the delicious humans who made it possible with their donations and pre-orders to our crowdfund campaign. We hope you feast on it in full as we feast on your flesh.” – Blood Opera
For fans GWAR, Dokken, WASP, Ghost, Mudvayne
Band: Blood Opera
Album Title: Songs in the Key of Death
Release Date: February 24, 2024
Label: Self-Release
Bloodopera.ca | Facebook.com/bloodoperainc | Instagram.com/bloodoperainc | Youtube.com/@bloodopera5933
Spotify | Bloodopera.bandcamp.com
“Toronto’s very own, Blood Opera primed the audience for the forthcoming onslaught…Blood Opera, local purveyors of the horror business, celebrating debauchery by toasting the crowd with a ceremonious Blood Chug!” – John Gallant (Live in Limbo)
“Blood Opera’s new single, “Be My Victim,” is a serious rock n’ roll homage to many aspects of the original Candyman film, including the nostalgia of playing scary childhood games, and the fear of losing complete control.” – Rue Morgue
[Download Album Cover | Download Album Booklet – Lyrics]
Band: Blood Opera
Album Title: Songs in the Key of Death
Release Date: February 24, 2024
Label: Self-Release
Track Listing:
1. Just Keep Digging (1:04)
2. Feeding Frenzy (3:49) ft. guest vocals Morgan Lander (Kittie) and voice-over by Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead)
3. Don’t Go Out Tonight (3:06)
4. Fight to Survive (3:53) ft. voice-over by Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, X-Files, Star-Trek)
5. A Waste of Good Suffering (3:55)
6. The Gates of Hell ft. guest keyboards Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) (4:51)
7. Breaking News (0:58)
8. Killer Klowns From Outer Space (Cover) (4:19)
9. The Ballad of Father Malone (4:11) ft. voice-over by Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog, Escape From New York)
10. Brundlefly (4:34)
11. Damien (5:11)
12. Be My Victim ft. voice-over by Tony Todd (Candyman) (Bonus Track) (3:59)
13. The Band of the Living Dead (0:30)
14. The Key of Death (0:43)
Album Length: 45:09
Album Credits:
– All songs performed by Blood Opera
– All songs written by Blood Opera, except Killer Klowns From Outer Space (cover from The Dickies, written by Leonard Graves Phillips) and Be My Victim (Jordan Foote/Scott Middleton)
– Produced by Blood Opera, except for Be My Victim produced by Scott Middleton (ex-Cancer Bats)
– Mixed and mastered by Nick Ginn (Schoolhouse Studios)
– Album artwork by Carlos Jacome (Creatus Artworks)
– MAPL – Canadian Content, except Killer Klowns From Outer Space (US)
Album/ Live lineup:
Max Murder – Lead Vocals
RIP Junk – Guitar, Back Up Vocals
Damien Deathgasm – Bass, Back Up Vocals
Muerto McBrains – Drums, Synth/FX Programming
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About The Album Artwork:
An evil, ominous aura basks an undead pianist, who plays Songs in the Key of Death. As his ghoulish face turns to the viewer, blood flows from the keys.
About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
Legend has it that the world’s most gruesome heavy metal band Blood Opera died while making their debut album. A couple of dudes attempt to dig up the bodies which are said to have the only copy of the album. They unwittingly unleash the ghouls, setting off the zombie apocalypse. The songs have grooves, badass riffs, eerie synths, and big choruses and are about our beloved horror films. A news report breaks up the album, detailing the zombie carnage that has run rampant. As the album ends, the listener is told how The Band of the Living Dead will return, and how with this CD, they possess the first key to humanity’s survival.
Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
2. Feeding Frenzy: A Twin Peaks-inspired keyboard intro provides the backdrop to the grave-robbing narration. The song then launches into a fast and heavy rocker, inspired by Return of the Living Dead. The songs feature Kittie vocalist Morgan Lander and actress Linnea Quigley.
3. Don’t Go Out Tonight: Based on the film Maniac, this drop d tuned chugger is short and straight to the point but keeps the energy flowing.
4. Fight to Survive: A film reel begins spinning as a drum intro launches into this 80’s hair metal track based on The Hills Have Eyes. Featuring actor Michael Berryman.
5. A Waste of Good Suffering: An Iron Maiden-style galloper based on the film Hellraiser, featuring a memorable guitar harmony and groovy bass solo.
6. The Gates of Hell: inspired by the cult film of the same name. Another heavy track brings in more modern influences and progressions. Features guest keyboard work by Goblin’s Maurizio Guarini.
8. Killer Klowns From Outer Space: This is a cover of The DIckies song from the film of the same name. It features guest keyboard work by the composer of the OST John Massari.
9. The Ballad of Father Malone: This Black Sabbath doomy track features actress Adrienne Barbeau and is based on the film The Fog.
10. Brundlefly: A snippet featuring our late drummer Dick Demons drum solo then launches into a sci-fi punk/metal hybrid track based on The Fly.
11. Damien: A Satanic, gregorian style operatic intro summons a heavy demonic track based on The Omen.
12. Be My Victim: This bonus track was our single from 2022 and features actor Tony Todd and is based on the film Candyman. It was produced by Scott Middleton (ex-Cancer Bats). As it is an older song it features a couple members no longer in the band but as it is an important song for us we wanted to include it. Fans of Ghost will dig this keyboard and chorus-driven rocker.
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Fun Facts – Story Angles:
1. The album is meant to be listened to in full as it contains a storyline and song-to-song transitions.
2. Features Kittie’s Morgan Lander, Killer Klowns From Outer Space OST composer John Massari, Goblin’s Maurizio Guarini and actors Linnea Quigley, Tony Todd, Adrienne Barbeau and Michael Berryman.
3. Officially endorsed by zombie godfather George A. Romero
4. Officially approved by GWAR to be their direct support for their latest Toronto show in October 2023 as touring mates X-Cops could not get through the Canadian border.
5. All zombie prosthetics are made by vocalist Max Murder.
Top L-R – RIP Junk (Guitar, Vocals), Damien Deathgasm (Bass, Vocals)
Bottom L-R – Max Murder (Lead Vocals), Muerto McBrains (Drums, Programming)
Photographer Credit – Craig Leonard (Billy Bones)
They were born in blood, conceived in Hell, and reanimated by accident! Bent on cannibalizing the entire human race, Blood Opera have already infected whole populations with their raunchy and often controversial live displays of violence, gore and perverse sexual acts! Having feasted on human flesh with bands such as GWAR and being endorsed by the zombie Godfather himself, George A. Romero, these purveyors of so-called “Dead Metal” have quickly become Canada’s number one horror metal act. With powerful operatic vocals, sleazy guitar riffs, and blasphemous lyrics inspired by some of the scariest movies ever made, one thing is for sure- if the gates of Hell are left open, it could mean the end of all humanity!
Discography:
2024 – Songs in the Key of Death – LP
2022 – Be My Victim (single)
2019 – Blood Opera – EP
Shared Stage with:
GWAR, BA Johnston, Night Chill, Thunderor. Official after party band of the “It’s Alive!” Kirk Hammet ROM exhibit and the horror conventions Frightmare in the Falls, Shock Stock, Horror Rama
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