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0 Out Now! El Paso’s CIRCA ARCANA Drops New EP “F.U.C.K.Y.O.U.” + New Video “500 Likes” + Tour Dates (OK, AL, TX, FL)

  • September 1, 2023
  • by Asher
  • · Circa Arcana · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 1, 2023

Out Now! El Paso’s CIRCA ARCANA Drops New EP “F.U.C.K.Y.O.U.”

Summer of Vengeance Tour w/ Unveil The Strength (OK, AL, TX, FL)

El Paso, Texas’ Circa Arcana‘s new EP is a straight-up “F.U.C.K.Y.O.U.” to all their recent true life events and the mentality of not giving a f*ck anymore. With a mixture of melodic aggressive vocals, bouncy breakdowns, and hard-hitting riffs, the American metalcore fourpiece is releasing the hounds and declaring their most unforgiving, aggressive, and meanest recording of the year.

Introducing its first cut “Switchblades and Fistfights” earlier this year, the high-octane song, like the EP as a whole, is meant to get your blood pumping and let loose all the pent-up anger that falls on deaf ears.

“Our first EP was very emo, more of a heartfelt fan-to-fan moment, and with this record, after touring and seeing how shitty people are, we wrote this one in a dark place. We want the listener to really express their rage for modern-day society. I think it’s something that everyone needs right now.” adds vocalist Kevin Cangas.

For the EP’s release day, the band is also sharing their latest video for the track “500 Likes” along with kicking off “The Summer of Vengeance Tour” with Unveil The Strength (dates listed below).

Mandatory listening for fans of Wage War, We Came As Romans, and Attila, Circa Arcana‘s EP “F.U.C.K.Y.O.U.” is now available as of September 1, 2023, on all digital platforms at https://linktr.ee/circaarcana

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Lyric Video – “500 Likes” – https://youtu.be/BwJA3EFuV8w

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Music Video – “Switchblades and Fistfights” – https://youtu.be/L1TmLPv_EMI

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Summer of Vengeance Tour w/ Unveil The Strength​
Sept 2 – Lawton, OK – The Railhead Saloon
Sept 3 – San Marcos, TX – Wake The Dead Coffee House
Sept 4 – Fort Worth, TX – Big Rob’s
Sept 5 – Birmingham, AL – The Nick
Sept 6 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits
Sept 7 – Crestview, FL – Jimmy’s Jukebox
Sept 10 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live

Track Listing:​
1. 500 Likes – 2:53
2. King’s Wench – 3:06
3. Dybuk – 5:01
4. No Fucks Left – 3:40
5. Switchblades and Fistfights – 3:38
EP Length: 18:10

More Info:
​
Facebook.com/circa.arcana​
​Instagram.com/circa.arcana​

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“this EP swept me up in a wave of nostalgic feelings with its mixture of heavy guitar riffs, melodic choruses, crushing vocals, and the occasional somber and more emotional moments. The tracks on this EP showcase everything that got me into this style of music” – Mike Leighton, Metal Epidemic (EP Review)

“Since 2021, Circa Arcana has been working the grind: they opened up for Limp Bizkit at Rebel Rock & went back to perform in Florida this year, April 23rd, to perform at the Earthday Birthday 2022 festival. That was the same festival that groups such as Godsmack, Three Days Grace, Black Veil Brides, Ice Nine Kills & Jelly Roll performed.” – Daniel Paulus, KLAQ

“Needless to say, Circa Arcana hit all the right notes here, so if you’re looking for something familiar yet fresh, this might be the one for you.” – New Fury Media

“Circa Arcana’s debut EP was released on February 18 for the world to hear. With a cacophony of breakdowns juxtaposed with infectious choruses that are easy to sing along to, the EP is a fast-paced rollercoaster to the face with the songs flowing together and showing a strong diversity in their music styles.” – HEAVY Magazine

“Circa Arcana presents a solid first effort and is recommended for fans of Wage War, Like Moths To Flames and We Came As Romans.” Keith Clement, – Metalheads Forever Magazine

“a nice melding of the emo and hardcore styles. The 5 song EP shows Circa Arcana performing at the top of their abilities. Bridget Viginti is a nice showcase of some hardcore influenced tracks that are given an injection of melody… There are sing-along moments to be found here and they blend in nicely. There is catchiness and it leads to memorability.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“A short and sweet explosion of American Metalcore, ranging from personal struggles with addiction and personal demons to stories of occult legends and disassociated dreams.” – The Headbanging Moose

“Drawing very much on the spirit of metalcore pioneers such as Killswitch and 36 Crazyfists, while also strongly referencing latter day proponents such as BMTH and We Came As Romans, Circa Arcana could well prove to be one of those bands that make you re-evaluate your assessment of what you believed to be a dying sub-genre by bringing a whole new level of excitement and re-invigoration to it. Fuck, they even throw anthemic power punk into the eclectic recipe, with obtuse sidebar of ‘Luna’.” – Uber Rock
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0 EPK – Circana Arcana – F.U.C.K.Y.O.U. (2023)

  • May 17, 2023
  • by Asher
  • · Circa Arcana · EPKs

EPK – Circana Arcana – F.U.C.K.Y.O.U. (2023)

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

“We want the listener to really express their rage for modern-day society.” – Circa Arcana

For fans of Wage War, We Came As Romans, Attila, Underoath, A Day To Remember

Band: Circa Arcana
EP Title: F.U.C.K.Y.O.U.
EP Release Date: September 1, 2023

Facebook.com/circa.arcana | Instagram.com/circa.arcana | YouTube

Spotify | Apple Music | Amazon | Circaarcana.bandcamp.com

https://linktr.ee/circaarcana

“this EP swept me up in a wave of nostalgic feelings with its mixture of heavy guitar riffs, melodic choruses, crushing vocals, and the occasional somber and more emotional moments. The tracks on this EP showcase everything that got me into this style of music” – Mike Leighton, Metal Epidemic (EP Review)

“Since 2021, Circa Arcana has been working the grind: they opened up for Limp Bizkit at Rebel Rock & went back to perform in Florida this year, April 23rd, to perform at the Earthday Birthday 2022 festival. That was the same festival that groups such as Godsmack, Three Days Grace, Black Veil Brides, Ice Nine Kills & Jelly Roll performed.” – Daniel Paulus, KLAQ

“Needless to say, Circa Arcana hit all the right notes here, so if you’re looking for something familiar yet fresh, this might be the one for you.” – New Fury Media

“Circa Arcana’s debut EP was released on February 18 for the world to hear. With a cacophony of breakdowns juxtaposed with infectious choruses that are easy to sing along to, the EP is a fast-paced rollercoaster to the face with the songs flowing together and showing a strong diversity in their music styles.” – HEAVY Magazine

“Circa Arcana presents a solid first effort and is recommended for fans of Wage War, Like Moths To Flames and We Came As Romans.” Keith Clement, – Metalheads Forever Magazine

“a nice melding of the emo and hardcore styles. The 5 song EP shows Circa Arcana performing at the top of their abilities. Bridget Viginti is a nice showcase of some hardcore influenced tracks that are given an injection of melody… There are sing-along moments to be found here and they blend in nicely. There is catchiness and it leads to memorability.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“A short and sweet explosion of American Metalcore, ranging from personal struggles with addiction and personal demons to stories of occult legends and disassociated dreams.” – The Headbanging Moose

“Drawing very much on the spirit of metalcore pioneers such as Killswitch and 36 Crazyfists, while also strongly referencing latter day proponents such as BMTH and We Came As Romans, Circa Arcana could well prove to be one of those bands that make you re-evaluate your assessment of what you believed to be a dying sub-genre by bringing a whole new level of excitement and re-invigoration to it. Fuck, they even throw anthemic power punk into the eclectic recipe, with obtuse sidebar of ‘Luna’.” – Uber Rock

Band: Circa Arcana
EP Title: F.U.C.K.Y.O.U.
EP Release Date: September 1, 2023

Track Listing:
1. 500 Likes – 2:53
2. King’s Wench – 3:06
3. Dybuk – 5:01
4. No Fucks Left – 3:40
5. Switchblades and Fistfights – 3:38
EP Length: 18:10

EP Credits:
Performed By: Circa Arcana
Songs Written By: Johny Serna, Kevin Cangas, Federico Corral, Jonny Garcia, Frankie Loya
Produced By: Federico Corral
Mixed By: Federico Corral
Mastered By: Legazpy Mastering, Cesar Legazpy
EP Artwork By: Circa Arcana

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The EP as a whole:

The most unforgiving fucking album of 2023. It’s pretty aggressive, pretty fucking mean.

Track By Track:

500 Likes
It’s more of just modern-day stuff, not like an alpha male thing or anything like that, just be a fucking man bro. It’s pretty much about standing out there and doing whatever the fuck you want. 

King’s Wench
This song is about a dude who hates his fucking girlfriend but when she dies, he goes and digs her up and starts fucking her body.

Dybuk
It’s about the band talking to our fans and telling them to stand the fuck up and not let someone put them down. Like man the fuck up and go do something about it. You know, fuck everybody.

No Fucks Left
Yeah, that song’s literally about telling all the whiny ass bitches of today’s modern lifestyle to go suck a dick because we don’t care what they think. It’s a big fuck you to the cancel culture.

Switchblades and Fistfights
It’s straight-up a fighting song. This song was made for people to hit each other too, the perfect song to be in the mosh pit for.

Encompassing a blend of influences from metalcore, post-hardcore, and nu-metal acts, American four-piece Circa Arcana, from El Paso, Texas have defined their sound to give listeners a nostalgic yet new variation of sound so often repeated in the metal music scene. They released their first single “Esoteric” in 2021 and an EP “Bridget Vīgintī” in 2022. This year they are following it up with “F.U.C.K.Y.O.U.”, which they declare is the most unforgiving, aggressive, and meanest recording of the year.

According to the band, the first EP  “Bridget Vīgintī” (released February 2022) was very emo, more of a heartfelt fan-to-fan moment, and with this new record, after touring and seeing how shitty people are, they wrote this one in a dark place. Music runs in their veins, and they bring a mixture of melodic, aggressive vocals, and hard-hitting riffs.

Fans who like to can get their adrenaline fix by bands such as Wage War, We Came As Romans and Attila are sure to get their fists pumping for Circa Arcana’s next offering “F.U.C.K.Y.O.U.” due out on September 1, 2023.

Circa Arcana is:
Johny Serna (Guitar)
Jonny Garcia (Drums)
Federico Corral (Bass)
Kevin Cangas (Vocals)

Shared Stage with:
Memphis May Fire (Direct Support), Ice Nine Kills, Motionless In White, Jelly Roll, Matriarchs, The Convalescence, Living Dead Girl, Farewell To Fear, Steellake, Glorious

List of Tours and Festivals:
Mosh In The Deep End Tour – August 2022
Earthday Birthday Festival – April 2022
The Whisky A Go-Go (Special Guest Performance) – May 2023

0 Unleash Your Rage With CIRCA ARCANA’s New Video “Switchblades and Fistfights” Off Forthcoming EP “F.U.C.K.Y.O.U.”

  • May 11, 2023
  • by Asher
  • · Circa Arcana · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 11, 2023

​

Unleash Your Rage With CIRCA ARCANA’s New Video “Switchblades and Fistfights” Off Forthcoming EP “F.U.C.K.Y.O.U.”

American four-piece metalcore act, Circa Arcana, from El Paso, Texas brings forth a mixture of melodic aggressive vocals, bouncy breakdowns, and hard-hitting riffs. They released their first single “Esoteric” in 2021 and an EP “Bridget Vīgintī” in 2022. This year they are following it up with “F.U.C.K.Y.O.U.”, which they declare is the most unforgiving, aggressive, and meanest recording of the year. They have a new video out for the single “Switchblades and Fistfights” a high-octane song that will get your blood pumping. Vocalist Kevin Cangas comments on the rowdy track:

“It’s straight up a fighting song. This song was made for people to hit each other too, the perfect song to be in the mosh pit for. I feel like our music still has, from the first album to this one, some cool creepy sounds that happen which stems from our love for horror. I’m a huge Twilight Zone fan, always have been, and I’ve always been able to do that voice. We were trying to figure out the intro for the album and we were like fuck it, let’s do it like a Twilight Zone intro. And it was funny, everyone thought it was good but I said nah, put a rattlesnake rattle right there and I did the voice on top of it and it prepares you to get your feelings hurt by this EP. I fucking love it.”

According to the band, the first EP was very emo, more of a heartfelt fan-to-fan moment, and with this new record, after touring and seeing how shitty people are, they wrote this one in a dark place. Music runs in their veins., and they bring a mixture of melodic, aggressive vocals, and hard-hitting riffs.

The release date for the EP “F.U.C.K.Y.O.U.” is yet to be announced, but in the meantime, fans can get their adrenaline fix with the single “Switchblades and Fistfights”, which is recommended for fans of Wage War, We Came As Romans and Attila.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Switchblades and Fistfights” via its premiere on TheCirclePit – https://youtu.be/L1TmLPv_EMI

​

Digital – https://linktr.ee/circaarcana​

More Info:
​
Facebook.com/circa.arcana​
​Instagram.com/circa.arcana​

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“this EP swept me up in a wave of nostalgic feelings with its mixture of heavy guitar riffs, melodic choruses, crushing vocals, and the occasional somber and more emotional moments. The tracks on this EP showcase everything that got me into this style of music” – Mike Leighton, Metal Epidemic (EP Review)

“Since 2021, Circa Arcana has been working the grind: they opened up for Limp Bizkit at Rebel Rock & went back to perform in Florida this year, April 23rd, to perform at the Earthday Birthday 2022 festival. That was the same festival that groups such as Godsmack, Three Days Grace, Black Veil Brides, Ice Nine Kills & Jelly Roll performed.” – Daniel Paulus, KLAQ

“Needless to say, Circa Arcana hit all the right notes here, so if you’re looking for something familiar yet fresh, this might be the one for you.” – New Fury Media

“Circa Arcana’s debut EP was released on February 18 for the world to hear. With a cacophony of breakdowns juxtaposed with infectious choruses that are easy to sing along to, the EP is a fast-paced rollercoaster to the face with the songs flowing together and showing a strong diversity in their music styles.” – HEAVY Magazine

“Circa Arcana presents a solid first effort and is recommended for fans of Wage War, Like Moths To Flames and We Came As Romans.” Keith Clement, – Metalheads Forever Magazine

“a nice melding of the emo and hardcore styles. The 5 song EP shows Circa Arcana performing at the top of their abilities. Bridget Viginti is a nice showcase of some hardcore influenced tracks that are given an injection of melody… There are sing-along moments to be found here and they blend in nicely. There is catchiness and it leads to memorability.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“A short and sweet explosion of American Metalcore, ranging from personal struggles with addiction and personal demons to stories of occult legends and disassociated dreams.” – The Headbanging Moose

“Drawing very much on the spirit of metalcore pioneers such as Killswitch and 36 Crazyfists, while also strongly referencing latter day proponents such as BMTH and We Came As Romans, Circa Arcana could well prove to be one of those bands that make you re-evaluate your assessment of what you believed to be a dying sub-genre by bringing a whole new level of excitement and re-invigoration to it. Fuck, they even throw anthemic power punk into the eclectic recipe, with obtuse sidebar of ‘Luna’.” – Uber Rock
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0 Powerplay Rock and Metal Magazine Circa Arcana, CARAVELLUS Fortis Ventus Rockshots Records Elektric Mistress StormbounD

  • August 26, 2022
  • by Asher
  • · CARAVELLUS (Rockshots Records) · Circa Arcana · Elektric Mistress · Fortis Ventus (Rockshots Records) · StormbounD
Powerplay Rock and Metal Magazine
Circa Arcana, CARAVELLUS Fortis Ventus Rockshots Records Elektric Mistress StormbounD
https://powerplaymagazine.co.uk/shop/p/powerplay-253-july-2022

0 El Paso, TX’s CIRCA ARCANA’s Unleash Music Video “Ten of Swords” + Performing on WJRR’s Earthday Birthday (Orlando, FL)

  • April 14, 2022
  • by Asher
  • · Circa Arcana · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 14, 2022

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El Paso, TX’s CIRCA ARCANA’s Unleash Music Video “Ten of Swords” + Performing on WJRR’s Earthday Birthday (Orlando, FL)

New EP “Bridget Viginti” Out Now!

Set to perform on WJRR’s Earthday Birthday Festival on April 23rd in Orlando, FL, which includes a lineup of Godsmack, Three Days Grace, Black Veil Brides, Thrice among many more, El Paso, TX metalcore tyrants Circa Arcana are giving fans a taste of their latest music video for their track “Ten of Swords” off the recently unleashed debut EP “Bridget Vīgintī” via TheCirclePit – https://youtu.be/ePMdZsiGTp4

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“Ten of Swords was a song that allowed us as a band to relieve a common experience we all face in life, heartbreak, and the anger that follows it. Ten of Swords was the last puzzle piece in completing a series of dark places everyone travels to in their mind when pushed too far. This song was our finale to that dark place and the vehement emotions one feels while being there for far too long.” adds vocalist Kevin Cangas.

Formed during the Covid pandemic, and after trial and error, lots of ups and downs, and adjusting to a new way of collaborating, Circa Arcana’s debut EP was released on February 18th for the world to hear. With a cacophony of breakdowns juxtaposed with infectious choruses that are easy to sing along to, the EP is a fast-paced rollercoaster to the face with the songs flowing together and showing a strong diversity in their music styles.

Guitarist Johny Serna explains the record:
​
​“This EP touches on a lot of deep concepts. I have always been a believer that a song should be interpreted by the listener and in one’s personal interpretation one can find the meaning of the song. We do touch on dark themes, some personal stuff, and some dark conceptual stuff. But honestly, if you want to figure out meanings to the songs, you’re gonna have to dig a little deeper to figure those out! We incorporate a lot of symbolism on our social accounts, our videos, photos, etc. All I can say is if you enjoyed our first two singles “Esoteric” and “The Tower” then you are definitely going to enjoy this release!”

Musically, the EP takes you through a journey, as you go through the record you can listen to all the nuances that you heard in the opening song “Ten Of Swords”. It is followed by “The Chariot”, the reckless powerhouse on the EP, three minutes of nonstop in-your-face aggression. Then comes the “arena metal” anthem “The Tower”, which is quick to pick up. Things get a bit lighter with “Luna”, a beautiful song with few screams. Closing the record is “Esoteric” the first song written for the band and the first single. It’s an eerie song, lyrically touching on the topic of addiction and overcoming it.

Circa Arcana presents a solid first effort and is recommended for fans of Wage War, Like Moths To Flames and We Came As Romans.

“Bridget Vīgintī” is streaming now in full at the following links:

​https://circaarcana.bandcamp.com​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3KAkhHu​

Apple Music – https://apple.co/2QvhUyN​

Music Video – Esoteric – https://youtu.be/y3m9Njh9WsY

​

Lyric Video – The Tower – https://youtu.be/cJAJkIQZfVY

​

Upcoming Show Dates: ​
April 23 – Orlando, FL – Central Florida Fairgrounds – WJRR’s Earthday Birthday
April 24 – Houston, TX – Acadia Bar

Track Listing:​
1. Ten of Swords (5:42)
2. The Tower (4:31)
3. The Chariot (3:00)
4. Luna (4:28)
5. Esoteric (4:40)
EP Length: 22:19

EP Recording & Live Band Line Up:​
Kevin Cangas – Vocals
Johny Serna – Guitar
Felipe Jasso – Guitar
Frank Loya – Drums
Ben Reyes – Bass

EP Recording Credits:​
• All songs performed by: CIRCA ARCANA
• All songs written by: CIRCA ARCANA
• Produced by: CIRCA ARCANA / JTS STUDIO PRODUCTIONS
• Mixed by: CHRIS HARD / RESARTUS PRODUCTIONS
• Mastered by: CHRIS HARD / RESARTUS PRODUCTIONS
• EP Artwork by: Kavan the Kid

More Info:
​
Facebook.com/circa.arcana​
​Instagram.com/circa.arcana​

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“Do you like melodic metalcore? If you do, there’s a good chance you’ll enjoy what Texas metalcore band Circa Arcana are doing with their newest single, “Esoteric”. Formed last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, you might not think it a good time for a new band to form, but art often flourishes during the darkest times. It’s no different for Circa Arcana – the band is currently finishing their first EP entitled Bridget Viginti, slated for later release in 2022. A decent comparison might be mid-period Killswitch Engage, It Dies Today, or even the underrated Diecast album Internal Revolution, as the band’s combination of bright melodies and aggression will fit right at home to fans of that style.” – New Fury Media

“Circa Arcana may have gotten started last year, but some of the members have been around in the El Paso for a WHILE. Their sound has compared to It Dies Today, I See Stars, Blessthefall & Howard Jones-era Killswitch Engage.” – Daniel Paulus – KLAQ 95.5 FM – El Paso, TX​
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0 Streaming Now! Dig Into Tasty Breakdowns And Catchy Choruses With Circa Arcana’s Debut “Bridget Vīgintī”

  • February 16, 2022
  • by Asher
  • · Circa Arcana · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 16, 2022

 

Streaming Now! Dig Into Tasty Breakdowns And Catchy Choruses With Circa Arcana’s Debut “Bridget Vīgintī”

EP Stream Premiere via IDIOTEQ

New EP “Bridget Viginti” Out Feb 18th, 2022

L-R – Ben Reyes (Bass), Kevin Cangas (Vocals), Francisco Loya (Drums), Johny Serna (Guitar), Felipe Jasso (Guitar)
Photo Credit – Bryan Castro​
​

Circa Arcana, from Texas, formed during the pandemic, and after trial and error, lots of ups and downs, and adjusting to a new way of collaborating, have a debut EP ready for the world to hear. They have already released two of the five tracks as video singles, and listeners eagerly dove into the cacophony of breakdowns juxtaposed with infectious choruses that are easy to sing along to. Guitarist Johny Serna explains the record:
​
​“This EP touches on a lot of deep concepts. I have always been a believer that a song should be interpreted by the listener and in one’s personal interpretation one can find their meaning to the song. We do touch on dark themes, some personal stuff, and some dark conceptual stuff. But honestly, if you want to figure out meanings to the songs, you’re gonna have to dig a little deeper to figure those out! We incorporate a lot of symbolism on our social accounts, our videos, photos, etc. All I can say is if you enjoyed “Esoteric” and “The Tower” then you are definitely going to enjoy this release!”

Musically, the EP takes you through a journey, as you go through the record you can listen to all the nuances that you heard in the opening song “Ten Of Swords”. It is followed by “The Chariot”, the reckless powerhouse on the EP, three minutes of nonstop in-your-face aggression. Then comes the “arena metal” anthem “The Tower”, which is quick to pick up. Things get a bit lighter with “Luna”, a beautiful song with few screams. Closing the record is “Esoteric” the first song written for the band and the first single. It’s an eerie song, lyrically touching on the topic of addiction and overcoming it.

As a whole musically, the EP is a fast-paced rollercoaster to the face with the songs flowing together and showing a strong diversity in their music styles. Circa Arcana presents a solid first effort and is recommended for fans of Wage War, Like Moths To Flames and We Came As Romans.

“Bridget Vīgintī” is streaming now in full via IDIOTEQ.com before it officially drops on February 18th.

Listen to the EP HERE.

Music Video – Esoteric – https://youtu.be/y3m9Njh9WsY

​

Lyric Video – The Tower – https://youtu.be/cJAJkIQZfVY

​

​Spotify, Apple Music​

Track Listing:​
1. Ten of Swords (5:42)
2. The Tower (4:31)
3. The Chariot (3:00)
4. Luna (4:28)
5. Esoteric (4:40)
EP Length: 22:19

EP Recording & Live Band Line Up:​
Kevin Cangas – Vocals
Johny Serna – Guitar
Felipe Jasso – Guitar
Frank Loya – Drums
Ben Reyes – Bass

EP Recording Credits:​
• All songs performed by: CIRCA ARCANA
• All songs written by: CIRCA ARCANA
• Produced by: CIRCA ARCANA / JTS STUDIO PRODUCTIONS
• Mixed by: CHRIS HARD / RESARTUS PRODUCTIONS
• Mastered by: CHRIS HARD / RESARTUS PRODUCTIONS
• EP Artwork by: Kavan the Kid

More Info:
​
Facebook.com/circa.arcana​
​Instagram.com/circa.arcana​

– 30 –

“Do you like melodic metalcore? If you do, there’s a good chance you’ll enjoy what Texas metalcore band Circa Arcana are doing with their newest single, “Esoteric”. Formed last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, you might not think it a good time for a new band to form, but art often flourishes during the darkest times. It’s no different for Circa Arcana – the band is currently finishing their first EP entitled Bridget Viginti, slated for later release in 2022. A decent comparison might be mid-period Killswitch Engage, It Dies Today, or even the underrated Diecast album Internal Revolution, as the band’s combination of bright melodies and aggression will fit right at home to fans of that style.” – New Fury Media

“Circa Arcana may have gotten started last year, but some of the members have been around in the El Paso for a WHILE. Their sound has compared to It Dies Today, I See Stars, Blessthefall & Howard Jones-era Killswitch Engage.” – Daniel Paulus – KLAQ 95.5 FM – El Paso, TX​
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#.514.581.5780
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Facebook @AsherMediaRelations
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0 Texan Metalcore CIRCA ARCANA Shares Lyric Video For “The Tower” Off “Bridget Vīgintī” Out Feb 2022

  • January 18, 2022
  • by Asher
  • · Circa Arcana · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 18, 2022

 

Texan Metalcore CIRCA ARCANA Shares Lyric Video For “The Tower”

New EP “Bridget Viginti” Out Feb 18th, 2022

L-R – Ben Reyes (Bass), Kevin Cangas (Vocals), Francisco Loya (Drums), Johny Serna (Guitar), Felipe Jasso (Guitar)
Photo Credit – Bryan Castro​
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With two well-received singles out already, Circa Arcana are putting out a lyric video for “The Tower” off their upcoming EP entitled “Bridget Vīgintī”. The five tracks on the record take inspiration from the occult and tarot, exemplified in the track names. The “arena metal” track “The Tower” is no exception, and tells one hell of a story as you listen closely to its lyrics. Guitarist Johny Serna explains it in further detail:

“The song ties in clean ambient hooks with a melodic chorus, a plethora of synth and string production and finishes with a death punch of a breakdown. It really shows off the multitude of influences based within our music and captures a little of everything for the listener to enjoy! The song started off with the opening lead. Originally all I had written was probably the first 30 seconds to the track and after I showed the rest of the guys we quickly figured out a pattern for it and knocked it out. Frankie actually came up with that breakdown for it, still one of my favorites. The entire song is a headbanger from start to finish. Personally, my favorite thing about this song is when we play it live people can easily catch on to the chorus and sing along.”

The lyric video for “The Tower” can be viewed and heard at https://youtu.be/cJAJkIQZfVY​

Single streaming on Spotify.

Over the course of Circa Arcana‘s forthcoming EP “Bridget Vīgintī”, there is a bit of everything, from groovy melodic parts to catchy choruses and hard-hitting breakdowns, definitely something for everyone. Circa Arcana works well together, having had a similar musical vision from the start and quickly getting used to writing and doing things online because of the Covid pandemic. They look to keep their breakdowns heavy and aggressive and contrast that with catchy clean vocals that are easy to pick up and sing along to.

Being five seasoned musicians, Circa Arcana are dedicated to putting on a tight and engaging live show and have already been getting out on stages. They always try to up the ante and throw in different things for each show so no other is like the next.

A little bit melodic to offset the heavy, Circa Arcana is recommended for fans of Blessthefall, Wage War and Like Moths To Flames.

The EP “Bridget Viginti” will be available on all digital platforms on February 18, 2022 .

Music Video – Esoteric – https://youtu.be/y3m9Njh9WsY​

Track Listing:​
1. Ten of Swords (5:42)
2. The Tower (4:31)
3. The Chariot (3:00)
4. Luna (4:28)
5. Esoteric (4:40)
EP Length: 22:19

EP Recording & Live Band Line Up:​
Kevin Cangas – Vocals
Johny Serna – Guitar
Felipe Jasso – Guitar
Frank Loya – Drums
Ben Reyes – Bass

EP Recording Credits:​
• All songs performed by: CIRCA ARCANA
• All songs written by: CIRCA ARCANA
• Produced by: CIRCA ARCANA / JTS STUDIO PRODUCTIONS
• Mixed by: CHRIS HARD / RESARTUS PRODUCTIONS
• Mastered by: CHRIS HARD / RESARTUS PRODUCTIONS
• EP Artwork by: Kavan the Kid

More Info:
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Facebook.com/circa.arcana​
​Instagram.com/circa.arcana​

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“Do you like melodic metalcore? If you do, there’s a good chance you’ll enjoy what Texas metalcore band Circa Arcana are doing with their newest single, “Esoteric”. Formed last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, you might not think it a good time for a new band to form, but art often flourishes during the darkest times. It’s no different for Circa Arcana – the band is currently finishing their first EP entitled Bridget Viginti, slated for later release in 2022. A decent comparison might be mid-period Killswitch Engage, It Dies Today, or even the underrated Diecast album Internal Revolution, as the band’s combination of bright melodies and aggression will fit right at home to fans of that style.” – New Fury Media

“Circa Arcana may have gotten started last year, but some of the members have been around in the El Paso for a WHILE. Their sound has compared to It Dies Today, I See Stars, Blessthefall & Howard Jones-era Killswitch Engage.” – Daniel Paulus – KLAQ 95.5 FM – El Paso, TX​
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0 Fresh Texan Metalcore CIRCA ARCANA Announce New EP “Bridget Viginti” Coming Feb 2022

  • December 10, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Circa Arcana · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – December 10, 2021

 

Fresh Texan Metalcore CIRCA ARCANA Announce New EP “Bridget Viginti” Coming Feb 2022


L-R – Ben Reyes (Bass), Kevin Cangas (Vocals), Francisco Loya (Drums), Johny Serna (Guitar), Felipe Jasso (Guitar)
Photo Credit – Bryan Castro

There have been quite a number of bands popping up over the course of the pandemic as people have found themselves with an abundance of time, and that is the story of Circa Arcana from Texas, USA. In the past year they have had their heads down, working away on their debut album “Bridget Viginti”, and now, those hard-hitting breakdowns, groovy melodic bits, and catchy chorus are now ready to be released upon metalcore fans around the world. They have released a video to compliment the first single off this release “Esoteric”, which the band details:

“It was the first single we released as a band. We started writing the song off of the chorus riff. That riff was something I had written about 4 years ago when I played with Frank in another local band but we never did anything with it. When we first formed Circa Arcana and were trying to start writing some songs he remembered that riff. I had to find an old phone recording to remember what he was talking about. We built the song up pretty quickly from there. It’s definitely an eerie song, lyrically touching on the topic of addiction and overcoming it.”

With two singles released already that have been gathering acclaim, Circa Arcana is starting to come into the forefront of the local scene. Formed in the summer of 2020, each of the five musicians has experience playing in other bands, so the writing process has come together rather organically. They try to always go back to the basics and to the root of their style which involves having parts that for everyone to enjoy, including heavy parts for people that like to mosh and go crazy, as well as catchy parts so people can sing to it.

Fierce and heartfelt, their lyrical themes can range from personal struggles with addiction and personal demons to stories of occult legends and disassociated dreams. The band is really driven off by topics that involve tarot magic, black magic, and the occult.

Circa Arcana is recommended for core fans especially those with an interest in Underoath, Blessthefall, and Wage War.

The music video for “Esoteric” is available to watch now on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3m9Njh9WsY

Single streaming on Spotify.

The EP “Bridget Viginti” comes out on February 18, 2022.


Track Listing:
1. Ten of Swords (5:42)
2. The Tower (4:31)
3. The Chariot (3:00)
4. Luna (4:28)
5. Esoteric (4:40)
EP Length: 22:19

EP Recording & Live Band Line Up:
Kevin Cangas – Vocals
Johny Serna – Guitar
Felipe Jasso – Guitar
Frank Loya – Drums
Ben Reyes – Bass

EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: CIRCA ARCANA
• All songs written by: CIRCA ARCANA
• Produced by: CIRCA ARCANA / JTS STUDIO PRODUCTIONS
• Mixed by: CHRIS HARD / RESARTUS PRODUCTIONS
• Mastered by: CHRIS HARD / RESARTUS PRODUCTIONS
• EP Artwork by: Kavan the Kid

More Info:
Facebook.com/circa.arcana
Instagram.com/circa.arcana

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“Do you like melodic metalcore? If you do, there’s a good chance you’ll enjoy what Texas metalcore band Circa  Arcana are doing with their newest single, “Esoteric”. Formed last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, you might  not think it a good time for a new band to form, but art often flourishes during the darkest times. It’s no different for  Circa Arcana – the band is currently finishing their first EP entitled Bridget Viginti, slated for later release in 2022. A  decent comparison might be mid-period Killswitch Engage, It Dies Today, or even the underrated Diecast album  Internal Revolution, as the band’s combination of bright melodies and aggression will fit right at home to fans of that  style.” – New Fury Media

“Circa Arcana may have gotten started last year, but some of the members have been around in the El Paso for a WHILE. Their sound has compared to It Dies Today, I See Stars, Blessthefall & Howard Jones-era Killswitch Engage.” – Daniel Paulus – KLAQ 95.5 FM – El Paso, TX

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0 EPK – Circa Arcana – Bridget Viginti (2022)

  • December 2, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Circa Arcana · EPKs

EPK – Circa Arcana – Bridget Viginti (2022)

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“Musically the EP takes you through a journey. We decided to start it off with 10 of Swords, which we felt was a great opener of a song for our listeners. It gives off the best impression of the sound that is Circa Arcana.  As the listener goes through the record you can hear all the nuances that you heard in the opening song.” As a whole, musically I can say the record is a fast-paced rollercoaster to the face kind of experience. We are really excited for everyone to hear it!

This EP also touches on a lot of deep concepts. I have always been a believer that a song should be interpreted by the listener and in one’s personal interpretation one can find their meaning to the song. We do touch on dark themes some personal stuff and some dark conceptual stuff. But honestly, if you want to figure out meanings to the songs, you’re gonna have to dig a little deeper to figure those out! We incorporate a lot of symbolism on our social accounts, our videos, photos, etc. All I can say is if you enjoyed “ESOTERIC” and “THE TOWER” then you are definitely going to enjoy this EP!” – Johny Serna – Guitar  

For fans of Underoath, Blessthefall, Wage War, Like Moths To Flames, We Came As Romans 

EP Title: Bridget Viginti
Release Date: February 18, 2022
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

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  “Do you like melodic metalcore? If you do, there’s a good chance you’ll enjoy what Texas metalcore band Circa  Arcana are doing with their newest single, “Esoteric”. Formed last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, you might  not think it a good time for a new band to form, but art often flourishes during the darkest times. It’s no different for  Circa Arcana – the band is currently finishing their first EP entitled Bridget Viginti, slated for later release in 2022. A  decent comparison might be mid-period Killswitch Engage, It Dies Today, or even the underrated Diecast album  Internal Revolution, as the band’s combination of bright melodies and aggression will fit right at home to fans of that  style.” – New Fury Media

“Circa Arcana may have gotten started last year, but some of the members have been around in the El Paso for a WHILE. Their sound has compared to It Dies Today, I See Stars, Blessthefall & Howard Jones-era Killswitch Engage.” – Daniel Paulus – KLAQ 95.5 FM – El Paso, TX

“Right off the bat, this EP swept me up in a wave of nostalgic feelings with its mixture of heavy guitar riffs, melodic choruses, crushing vocals, and the occasional somber and more emotional moments. The tracks on this EP showcase everything that got me into this style of music back in early high school. Circa Arcana’s forthcoming EP, Bridget Viginti, brings with it something for every fan to enjoy, whether it be the heavier aspects or the more melodic moments. There is a nice line drawn in the sand between the more technical moments and those that pull on the emotions of the listener.” – Metal Epidemic

“a nice melding of the emo and hardcore styles. The 5 song EP shows Circa Arcana performing at the top of their abilities. Bridget Viginti is a nice showcase of some hardcore influenced tracks that are given an injection of melody… There are sing-along moments to be found here and they blend in nicely. There is catchiness and it leads to memorability.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“A short and sweet explosion of American Metalcore, ranging from personal struggles with addiction and personal demons to stories of occult legends and disassociated dreams.” – The Headbanging Moose

“Drawing very much on the spirit of metalcore pioneers such as Killswitch and 36 Crazyfists, while also strongly referencing latter day proponents such as BMTH and We Came As Romans, Circa Arcana could well prove to be one of those bands that make you re-evaluate your assessment of what you believed to be a dying sub-genre by bringing a whole new level of excitement and re-invigoration to it. Fuck, they even throw anthemic power punk into the eclectic recipe, with obtuse sidebar of ‘Luna’.” – Uber Rock

 

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EP Title: Bridget Viginti
Release Date: February 18, 2022
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
1. Ten of Swords (5:42)
2. The Tower (4:31)
3. The Chariot (3:00)
4. Luna (4:28)
5. Esoteric (4:40)
EP Length: 22:19

EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: CIRCA ARCANA
• All songs written by: CIRCA ARCANA
• Produced by: CIRCA ARCANA / JTS STUDIO PRODUCTIONS
• Mixed by: CHRIS HARD / RESARTUS PRODUCTIONS
• Mastered by: CHRIS HARD / RESARTUS PRODUCTIONS
• EP by: Kavan the Kid

EP Recording & Live Band Line Up:
Kevin Cangas – Vocals
Johny Serna – Guitar
Felipe Jasso – Guitar
Frank Loya – Drums
Ben Reyes – Bass

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The EP as a whole explained by the band.

[Johny] – “Musically the album takes you through a journey. We decided to start it off with 10 of Swords which we felt was a great opener of a song for our listeners. It gives off the best impression of the sound that is Circa Arcana.  As the listener goes through the record you can hear all the nuances that you heard in the opening song.” As a whole musically I can say the record is a fast-paced, Rollercoaster to the face album. We are really excited for everyone to  hear it!”

Track by Track explained by the band.

[Johny] – “10 of Swords is the opening track to the record. It really shows the diversity of the sound to Circa Arcana.  The song ties in clean ambient hooks with a melodic chorus, a plethora of synth and string production, and finishes with a death punch of a breakdown. This song really shows off the multitude of influences based within our music  and captures a little of everything for the listener to enjoy!”

[Johny] – “The Chariot. This song is our reckless powerhouse on the album. 3 minutes of non-stop in-your-face aggression. When we wrote this song we wanted it to be a call to action, make you get up on your feet type of song. It incorporates groove-ish moving riffs, a killer breakdown, and even a Viking chant. Definitely, one of our favorites to  perform live!”

[Johny] – “The Tower. This is our “arena metal” song as well as our second single. If you listen to the lyrics carefully it’s one hell of a story. The song started off with the opening lead. Originally all I had written was probably the first  30 seconds to the track and after I showed the rest of the guys we quickly figured out a pattern for it and knocked it out. Frankie actually came up with that breakdown for it, still one of my favorites. The entire song is a headbanger from start to finish. Personally, my favorite thing about this song is when we play it live people can easily catch on to  the chorus and sing along.”

[Johny] – “Luna. Luna was actually originally written by Frank. Frank is a badass songwriter and one day when we were just kicking it after rehearsal he showed it to me. If I remember correctly it was a song he had written over a year or two ago and had recently found the file on his laptop. I loved the idea immediately and we decided to re-write it from scratch. It’s the lightest song on the record, hardly any screams but a beautiful song!”

[Johny] – “Esoteric. Esoteric was the first single we released as a band. We started writing the song off of the chorus riff. That riff was something I had written about 4 years ago when I played with Frank in another local band but we never did anything with it. When we first formed Circa and were trying to start writing some songs he remembered that riff. I had to find an old phone recording to remember what he was talking about. We built the song up pretty quickly from there. It’s definitely an eerie song, lyrically touching on the topic of addiction and overcoming it.”

 

Texas 5-piece metalcore act Circa Arcana from El Paso Texas bring forth a mixture of melodic ferocious vocals,  bouncy breakdowns, and hard-hitting riffs. Founded by Johny Serna (guitar), Frankie Loya (drums), Felipe Jasso  (guitar), Ben Reyes (bass), and Kevin Cangas (vocals) the 5-piece released their first single “Esoteric” on January  2021. Touching on the struggles of overcoming one’s personal demons, “Esoteric” led the way to the band’s second single which enfolded a darker theme within the band. “The Tower” released in June of 2021 bridges the gap between sanity and madness. The band encompasses a blend of modern metal concepts with a nostalgic yet new approach. Circa Arcana dive into the realms of Metalcore, Post-Hardcore, and Emocore genres. The band finished recording their first EP titled “Bridget Vīgintī” and has set its release for February 18th, 2022. The title derives from the name of the first “witch” burned in Salem, Massachusetts, and the symbolic number “20”, for the 20 witches burned during the Salem Witch Trials.

EP Recording & Live Band Line Up:
Kevin Cangas – Vocals
Johny Serna – Guitar
Felipe Jasso – Guitar
Frank Loya – Drums
Ben Reyes – Bass

Discography:
2022 –  Bridget Vīginti (EP)
2021(June) – The Tower (single)
2021 (January) – Esoteric (single)

Shared Stage with:
The Crowned, Semper Acerbus, Pyrotechnica, A Liar Like You, Darken the Day, Fatherwolf, Iperion, Anathemia

0 Metal Jacket Magazine – CIRCA ARCANA RELEASE “ESOTERIC” NEW VIDEO

  • April 28, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Circa Arcana

http://metaljacketmagazine.com/circa-arcana-release-esoteric-new-video/

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