Category: EPKs

0 EPK – Dyatlove – Self-Titled (2020) (EP)

March 27, 2020
by Asher
· Dyatlove · EPKs

Dyatlove – Self-Titled (2020) (EP)

For fans of Deafheaven, Converge, Russian Circles, Touche Amore, Alcest, Pallbearer

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

EP Title: Dyatlove – Self Titled
Release Date: May 29, 2020
Label: Dyatlove / Coup Sur Coup Records (Cassette release only)

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Soundcloud.com/Dyatlovesounds | Youtube

Dyatlove is a passionate foray into the realm of morose singer-songwriter overtones set alongside heavy music. Longtime friends Sam Caviglia (guitar/vocals) and Rikki Jennings-Buford (guitar) bonded over bands such as Sonic Youth, PJ Harvey, and Pinback.

This array of influences drives the diversity of Vancouver, Canada’s Dyatlove, who don’t feel the need to pigeon hole into a particular genre. From sad songs to crushing sludge metal to 2-minute hardcore songs, Dyatlove conveys emotion and brings the heavy with drop A tuning.

Starting individually, the band works on riffs and ideas, eventually bringing them together to be fleshed out further. As full believers of limitless creativity, they don’t tie themselves to classic song structures. The lyrics come from many places, some are stories, some are personal experiences. There are songs about love of family, songs about loss, songs about anger and songs about struggles and addictions. Although varied in subject matter they all have one thing in common, feeling.

Performing with the same intense passion and emotion that they bring to the jam space, Dyatlove intends to really connect to their fans, and show what their songs mean to them. With Rob Sheldrick (drums) and Justin Lacey (bass), the quartet delivers with an infectious openness and energy. Their self-titled, debut EP is being released on May 29, 2020 with the cassette version being released by Coup Sur Coup Records that will feature an exclusive bonus track ‘Die! Kill! Pig!’.

L-R: Rob Sheldrick (Drums) Justin Lacey (Bass) Sam Caviglia (Vocals/Guitar) Rikki Jennings-Buford (Guitar)

Photo by Gordon Stephens

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EP Title: Dyatlove – Self Titled
Release Date: May 29, 2020
Label: Dyatlove/Coup Sur Coup Records

Track Listing:
1. Pass The Heavens (8:14)
2. Empty Lungs (6:53)
3. Fragile Fixation (4:51)
4. Old Haunts (8:11)
5. Die! Kill! Pig! (2:52)*
*(track 5 only on Cassette and Vinyl Version released by Coup Sur Coup Records)
EP Length: 31:03

EP Credits:
All songs performed by Dyatlove. Trumpet on Old Haunts performed by Jay Phelps
All songs written by Sam Caviglia + Rikki Jennings-Buford
Produced by – Dyatlove
Mixed by – Matt Roach at Rain City Recorders
Mastered by – Brad Boatright at Audiosiege
EP Artwork by – Sam Caviglia + Rikki Jennings – Buford

EP Band Line Up:
Rikki Jennings-Buford – Guitar
Sam Caviglia – Guitar/Vocals
Rob Sheldrick – Drums
Justin Lacey – Bass

Discography:
2020 – Self Titled – EP

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March 27, 2020
by Asher
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0 EPK – Blackcast – The American Dream (single) (2020)

March 24, 2020
by Asher
· Blackcast · EPKs

Blackcast – The American Dream (single) (2020)

For fans of August Burns Red, Wage War, Currents, Meshuggah

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

Release Date: January 3, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Facebook.com/BlackcastMusic | Instagram.com/BlackcastMusic | Spotify | Apple Music

In 2015, in the heat of San Diego, USA, Blackcast started as a 6 piece band featuring two vocalists, 2 guitarists (Dany Khouli and Armand Guerra), a bassist (Hakeem Kelly) and a drummer (Richard Bocanegra). Along the way, there was a falling out with our first 2 vocalists and Blackcast became stagnant until the arrival of vocalist, Tyler Walters, who helped push the band to where it needed to go.

Blackcast was soon able to play alongside big bands such as Born of Osiris, Atilla, Hatebreed, Bleeding Through, Spite, and Bad Omens. For two years they played gig after gig and released two albums, their self-titled debut in 2016 and “Riches to Ruin” in 2017. After that album, life situations and creative differences saw the departure of all the members except for Bocanegra and Guerra. They were replaced by Montgomery Turel (guitar), Luis Perea (vocals), and Richard Orozco (bass).

The new lineup quickly released four banging singles “Against The World” (2018), “Buried Alive” (2019), “Brain Dead” (2019) and “The American Dream” (2020). They are on a roll and can’t wait to show that they are stronger than ever and ready to prove that they still can make ears bleed and heads bang!

Ambition is high, Blackcast has been zoning in on being heavy and dark with all the breakdowns you can handle, and then some. There is more in the works for this collaborative band; focusing on keeping their sound consistent and technical, fans can expect nothing but sheer energy delivered straight to their faces during performances.

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Track Listing:
The American Dream (3:22)

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Blackcast
• All songs written by: Blackcast
• Produced by: Richard Bocanegra, Armand Guerra
• Mixed by: Joel Ferber
• Mastered by: Joel Ferber
• Album Artwork by: KM Designz

Recording and Live Band Line Up:
Luis Perea – Vocals
Montgomery Turel – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Armand Guerra- Guitars
Richard Orozco- Bass
Richard Bocanegra- Drums

Discography:
2020 – The American Dream
2019 – Brain Dead
2019 – Buried Alive
2018 – Against The World
2017 – Riches To Ruins
2016 – Blackcast (Self-Titled)

Shared Stage with:
As Blood Runs Black, Necrogoblikon, Atilla, Born Of Osiris, Hatebreed, Bleeding Through, Unearth, Darkest Hour, As I Lay Dying, The Browning, Betraying The Martyrs, Soilwork, Shattered Sun, Eyes Set to Kill, Poison The Well, Conquer Divide, Asking Alexandria, Upon A Burning Body, Dance Gavin Dance, A Skylit Drive, IWrestledABearOnce, Within The Ruins, Oceano, Dayshell

Tour and Festivals:
2015- All Stars Tour- Pico Rivera, California

Artist endorsements:
Soultone Cymbals, Solar Guitars, DC Drums, Magic Room Brand

0 EPK – Your Last Wish – Eradicate (2020)

March 15, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Your Last Wish

Your Last Wish – Eradicate (2020)

For fans of Oldschool Arch Enemy, Soilwork, Black Dahlia Murder, Carcass, Jeff Loomis

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

Release Date: February 23, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

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YourLastWish.bandcamp.com | Spotify | Apple Music

“Driven by David Gagné, one of the most passionate and hard working musicians in Montreal,The very talented band Your Last Wish’s New Album “Eradicate” will take you on an Epic journey through extremely powerful musical landscapes that will transform your mind and emotions forever. That’s what quality art is for, and that’s what they do!” – Dan Mongrain, Voivod

“Bewitching melodies mixed with crushing grooves, “Eradicate” is definitely a great add to the world’s metal community!” – Simon Girard, Beyond Creation

“Your Last Wish have a very strong album with Eradicate . Death Metal as it should be, full on the bell and with distinctive songs that cut into the cerebral cortex.” – Rock Magazine

“It’s a really solid album with concrete compositions and a production to break everything. If you’re looking for a brutal melodeath album to add to your collection, Eradicate would be a wise choice!” – Thorium Mag

L-R – Peter Hamm – Bass, David Gagné – Guitar, Michael Cope – Guitar, Roxana Bouchard – Vocals, Blake Lemieux – Drums

Photo Credit: Dani Rod

Formed in 2003, Your Last Wish is a death metal band with thrash metal overtones, melodic yet aggressive, which should appeal to fans of The Black Dahlia Murder, Hatesphere and Darkest Hour. Hailing from Montreal, Canada the group has encapsulated a wide variety of influences to produce a sound that is haunting and harsh, delicate and disciplined.

Using 8 strings guitars, the band has even more possibilities to achieve the desired sound of frantic riffs and evil vocals. You Last Wish has intrigued and entertained audiences across the region, appearing at festivals including Grind Your Mind Open Air and sharing the stage with bands such as Kalmah, Beyond Creation and Archspire.

Eight years after their sophomore album 2012’s “Desolation”, Montreal, QC melodic death metallers Your Last Wish is back in full force with a new darker and heavier sound with their third studio release 2020’s “Eradicate”. The concept album beautifully exploits post apocalyptic themes. The album was composed and recorded entirely by guitarist David Gagné, while all lyrics were written by vocalist Roxana Bouchard. More than half the songs on this bilingual album are in French. Track ‘Pandore’ features a guest appearance by Beyond Creation’s Simon Girard.

With their new lineup of experienced and talented musicians, Your Last Wish is ready to conquer the world with their new album!

Track by track explanation:
– Eradicate: Thrashy melodic death metal madness. It’s the most straightforward song of the album. It was made to be a single.
– Exile: Oldschool thrash influences, also introduces odd-time signatures.
– Monarque: One of our four songs in French, long instrumental passages and probably the most progressive song of the album.
– Décimé: It has a strong middle-eastern / tribal vibe and oldschool death metal riffs.
– Lost: Groovy, mid-tempo and orientally ambient soundscape to bang your head to.
– Pursuit: A clash of modern and oldschool death metal, all in one package!
– Pandore: Tribal prog duet with Simon Girard from Beyond Creation. Musically unleashes the apocalypse.
– Prestige: Originally written by Jean-François Gagné, very reminiscent of the previous album “Desolation” (2012).
– Le cri du monde: Thrashy beginning leading into an epic, cinematic conclusion to the whole album.

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Album Title: Eradicate
Release Date: February 23, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Independent

Track Listing:
1. Eradicate (5:51)
2. Exile (4:46)
3. Monarque (5:33)
4. Décimé (5:24)
5. Lost (5:11)
6. Pursuit (4:32)
7. Pandore ft. Simon Girard (Beyond Creation) (4:44)
8. Prestige (4:46)
9. Le Cri Du Monde (5:48)
Album Length: 46:40

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by:
• All songs written by: David Gagné & Roxana Bouchard
• Produced by: David Gagné
• Mixed by: David Gagné
• Mastered by: David Gagné
• Album Artwork by: Francesco Lorenzetti
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
• Band Line Up 2020:
Roxana Bouchard – Vocals
David Gagné – Guitar
Michael Cope – Guitar
Peter Hamm – Bass
Blake Lemieux – Drums

Discography:
2007 – Your Last Wish
2012 – Desolation

Shared Stage with:
Kalmah, Beyond Creation, Unexpect, Archspire, Seven Kingdoms

Tours and Festivals:
2015 – Camping Metal Fest
2019 – Grind Your Mind Open Air
2020 – Le FestEvil, Québec City
2020 – Heavy Metal Farm Fest (June 2020)

0 EPK – Jupiter Hollow – Bereavement (2020)

March 15, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Jupiter Hollow

Jupiter Hollow – Bereavement (2020)

For fans of Tool, Rush, A Perfect Circle, Pink Floyd, Tesseract, The Contortionists, Karnivool & Rishloo

Contact: PR Rep – Jon Asher – ashermedia(@)gmail.com

Release Date: June 12, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Digital Distribution: Tunecore

JupiterHollow.ca | Facebook | Twittter | Youtube | Instagram

Sales Links: https://www.jupiterhollow.ca/jupiterhollow-bereavement

Jupiter Hollow, Bereavement Tour: Phase I
June 12 – Guelph, ON – Red Papaya (KronikFest) – info
June 16 – London, ON – Call The Office – info
June 17 – Toronto, ON – Duffy’s Tavern – info
June 18 – Barrie, ON – The Foxx Lounge – info
June 19 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum – info
June 20 – Montreal, QC – Marche Noir – info
June 21 – Ottawa, ON – Avant Garde Bar – info

We are Jupiter Hollow. Some people consider us to be alternative metal, some people consider us to be progressive rock, and some people just like what they hear. We don’t believe in genre; we believe genre is an excuse to pigeonhole our sound. For us, we prefer to keep our options open.

When you hear Jupiter Hollow you may feel an overwhelming sense of space, arrangement and instrumentation. However, behind the music there are just 2 humans: Kenny Parry and Grant MacKenzie. We met on Earth in the year of 2015 at a musical gathering, where the universe inevitably conceived Jupiter Hollow. Since then, we’ve expressed part one of a conceptual endeavor called “AHDOMN”. This story is to be continued with the release of our new record “Bereavement” on June 12, 2020.

As for what Jupiter Hollow sounds like, that’s for you to determine. We don’t care what we sound like, since we don’t have control over our destiny. Our path is written, but we must walk it. Therefore, the music has already been created in the future, and we are messengers of the present.

We are from Earth, from your future. Moving forward through time is to move forward through space. We are evolutionary descendants of our past, we evolve from our actions. Jupiter Hollow is here to share the missing link of your human existence.

L-R: Jupiter Hollow Current Line Up | Grant MacKenzie (Guitar, Bass, Synth) | Kenny Parry (Vocals, Drums, Piano, Synth) | Photo Credit – Sandra Beatty

“If Jupiter Hollow are emblematic of the next generation of progressive metal bands, a bright tomorrow lies ahead. Hugely impressive.” - Prog Magazine.

“Without a doubt, Jupiter Hollow are elite musicians. Grant and Kenny know exactly how to captivate an audience with their music.” – Alex CrazyAce, Host/Executive Producer of ‘The Rush’ on VIBE105 FM

“When a prog duo emerges with as much talent as Jupiter Hollow you are entitled to feel excited about the future.” – Maximum Volume Music

“strong playing, excellent song-writing, and above all, it is most uplifting, something we really need in this day and age. A band to look out for in the future.” – Hellbound

“New listeners can expect to go on a musical journey when hearing Jupiter Hollow.” – Barrie Advance

“Jupiter Hollow deserve props for valuing virtuosity and going against the grain. Rock on!” – Power of Pop

“A young Canadian duo ready to bring fans of complex music a spacey, experimental and refreshing experience… bursting with high-quality heaviness and progressiveness.” – The Headbanging Moose

“An adventurous duo that isn’t afraid to experiment with sound as well as influences, which range from Rush to A Perfect Circle to newer Leprous. ” – Lords of Metal

“Forget Tool, forget A Perfect Circle, forget The Mars Volta, here is Jupiter Hollow.” – White Room Reviews

“Imagine the combination of Rush, Tool, Yes, with a live show that captures everything you could want to experience and see in a performance.” – SkullsnBones

“Odyssey is technically outstanding with great riffs and solos and some cool drum work that is already halfway to nirvana. Let me also point out Kenny Parry and his astonishing set of pipes, hitting impossible notes that will make some of the Heavy Metal blasters go red with envy. ” – Rock Music Raider

“The guys have a refreshing sound, very different to what I usually listen to. Musically, it’s written really well and I can definitely tell that the duo are going places.” – Broken Arrow Magazine

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Release Date: June 12, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Digital Distribution: Tunecore

Track Listing:
1. L’Eau du Papineau (3:58)
2. Scarden Valley (5:12)
3. The Rosedale (6:26)
4. Kipling Forest (6:07)
5. The Mill (3:59)
6. Mandating our Perception (2:29)
7. Sawbreaker (8:56)
8. Extensive Knowledge (5:41)
9. Solar Gift (12:37)
Album Length: 55:26

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Grant MacKenzie and Kenny Parry – Jupiter Hollow
• All songs written by: Grant MacKenzie and Kenny Parry – Jupiter Hollow
• Produced by: Grant MacKenzie and Kenny Parry – Jupiter Hollow
• Mixed by: Zane Hawley – Shadow Studio
• Mastered by: Ermin Hamidovic – Systematic Productions
• Album Artwork by: Sandra Beatty and Kenny Parry
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
• Album Band Line Up:
Grant MacKenzie (guitar, bass, synth)
Kenny Parry (vocals, drums, synth, piano)

Live Band Line Up:
Grant MacKenzie (guitar)
Kenny Parry (vocals, synth/piano)
Jeff Laird (drums)

Discography:
2020 – Bereavement – LP
2018 – AHDOMN – EP
2016 – Odyssey – EP

Past Features
Around the Globe article – prog magazine, 2017.
https://www.jupiterhollow.ca/press-odyssey
https://www.jupiterhollow.ca/ahdomn-press

Artist endorsements:
Ernie Ball strings, Ernie Ball Music Man guitars, JH Audio in ear monitors – Grant MacKenzie’s

0 EPK – Omniarch – Self-Titled (2020)

March 15, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Omniarch

Omniarch – Self-Titled (2020)

For fans of Revocation, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Absence, Arsis, Allegaeon

Release Date: May 8, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Self-Release

Facebook.com/omniarchmetal780 | Instagram.com/omniarchmetal | Omniarch.bandcamp.com

Omniarch was formed from the ashes of two former bands, Netherward and This is War. Morgan Lambert (guitar), Mason Wilson (guitar), Jon Hofmann (bass), Mackenzie LaHaye (vocals), and Henry Giesbrecht (drums) who had played gigs together in separate bands, had always entertained the idea of joining forces. Eventually, conditions allowed for the amalgamation of the two bands into a new and wholly different alloy of metal and formed the beginning of Omniarch.

Giesbrecht, the original drummer, added a new dynamic to the band with his fresh approach to metal song structures. Eventually, Giesbrecht moved on and made way for Sean Higgins to step in and make his own indelible mark on the band with his nuanced sense of rhythm and pace. The disparate and yet congruous influences have come together to showcase a truly unique and exciting band, full of opportunity.

Each Omniarch song starts with a collaboration between Wilson and Lambert to determine the riffs, which are then brought to the rhythm section where they are morphed into a cohesive idea that is splattered with aggressive technical death metal vocals with themes surrounding history, fantasy/science fiction, and mythology.

Omniarch is just getting started, as of spring 2020 they have a fresh self-titled release out on May My 8th with plenty more music coming down the pipe. Watch out for them on the live circuit and take your chance to witness a compelling live show that challenges boundaries.

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Release Date: May 8, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Caligula (7:00)
2. A Voracious Awakening (3:57)
3. Humanaut (4:25)
4. Ohm Cairn (6:40)
5. Wrath of Erymanthos (4:06)
6. Pathfinder (3:55)
7. Ursa Major (7:39)
Album Length: 37:45

Release Date: May 8, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Self-Release

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Morgan Lambert (guitar), Mason Wilson (guitar), Jon Hofmann (bass), Mackenzie LaHaye (vocals) Henry Giesbrecht (drums) • All songs written by: Omniarch
• Produced by: Omniarch and Diego Fernandez
• Mixed by: Diego Fernandez at Oracle Studios
• Mastered by: Diego Fernandez at Oracle Studios
• Album Artwork by: Mason Wilson
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Album Band Line Up:
Morgan Lambert – Guitar
Mason Wilson – Guitar
Jon Hofmann – Bass
Mackenzie LaHaye – Vocals
Henry Giesbrecht – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Morgan Lambert – Guitar
Mason Wilson – Guitar
Jon Hofmann – Bass
Mackenzie LaHaye vocals, Sean Higgins drums

Discography:
2020 – Self-Titled LP

Tours and Festivals:
2019 – JOURNEY TO NOTHING tour w/ Param-Nesia (July)

0 EPK – Black Pestilence – Hail The Flesh (2020)

March 14, 2020
by Asher
· black pestilence · EPKs

Black Pestilence – Hail The Flesh (2020)

For fans of Toxic Holocaust, Impaled Nazarene, Municipal Waste, Midnight, Cradle of Filth

Release Date: May 1, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby

Facebook.com/blackpestilenceband | Instagram.com/blackpestilence | Youtube.com/blackpestilence

Blackpestilence.bandcamp.com | Apple Music | CD Baby

In the winter of 2008, Black Pestilence was formed in Calgary, Canada by bassist/vocalist Valax. Initially, Black Pestilence started as a one-man studio project, but years afterward, it evolved into a three-piece band. Over the course of twelve years, Black Pestilence has been known for their unique sound by combining black metal, punk rock, and noise.

The band has released five full-length albums, filmed four music videos, and performed all over Canada and Europe. They have also shared the stage with a number of notable bands including The Black Dahlia Murder, Toxic Holocaust, Absu, Skeletonwitch, and Wednesday 13.

Their sixth studio album “Hail The Flesh” due out May 1st, 2020 consists of nine infectious and chaotic anthems that Black Pestilence has become known for. Over the last year and a half of writing and recording, the album has become the most polished and mature sound for the band. The infectious formula that which Black Pestilence has become known for is still apparent throughout the album and they cannot wait to share this milestone with the world.

L-R: Daniel Toews – Guitar, Valax – Bass & Vocals, Davey Hellfire – Drums

Photographer Credit: Belfry Photography

“if you’re looking for raw and grimy Black metal without frills, Black Pestilence is for you. Enjoyable ‘no-nonsense no compromises’ rage.” – Metal Storm

“Black Pestilence’s knack for composing catchy yet coarse material is affirmed and bodes exceedingly well for the future.” – Worship Metal

“Black Pestilence have crafted some top quality songs that are catchy yet still nasty. It’s a rabid mix of black metal nastiness and punk energy, and has some razor sharp riffing.” – The Killchain

“Black Pestilence was to follow up on stage. Their sound is better experienced live. They started straight with fast classic Crust/Punk sound, just to merge it later in a Black Metal-Punk amalgamation. They were like the living proof of the genre’s evolution. The crowd got engaged and seemed pleased and excited all throughout the show. They sounded amazing and their performance was impressive. They seemed very proficient and technical with their work and the result was a blast.” – Din Intunerec

“Wherever your allegiance lies, be it Metal or Punk, you should not be disappointed with ‘Urban Hell Rhythmics’. And please do not hesitate to check it out live if the opportunity arises. You will not regret it!” – Metal Jacket Magazine

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Album Title: Hail the Flesh
Release Date: May 1, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby

Track Listing:
1. Hail The Flesh (2:30)
2. Spurn All Gods (3:51)
3. Hellfire (3:29)
4. True To The Dark (2:38)
5. Cloven Division (3:46)
6. Godless (3:14)
7. Frauds To The Throne (4:28)
8. My Will To Power (3:29)
9. Ephemeral (6:41)
Album Length: 34:09

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Black Pestilence
• All songs written by: Valax except “Ephemeral” by Daniel Toews
• Produced by: Alan Sacha Laskow and Black Pestilence
• Mixed by: Alan Sacha Laskow
• Mastered by: Alan Sacha Laskow
• Album Artwork by: Juha Vuorma
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album Band Line Up:
Valax – Bass, Vocals, Samples
Daniel Toews – Guitar
Davey Hellfire – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Valax – Bass, Vocals, Samples
Daniel Toews – Guitar
Davey Hellfire – Drums

Discography:
2020 – Hail the Flesh
2018 – Urban Hell Rhythmics
2016 – Carry on the Black Flame (EP)
2015 – Outsiders
2014 – Cyber Disarray (Split)
2013 – In Defiance
2011 – Tradition is Obsolete
2009 – Vice

Shared Stage with:
Soulfly, The Black Dahlia Murder, Toxic Holocaust, Wednesday 13, Skeletonwitch, Absu, Dayglo Abortions

Tours and Festivals:
2019 – Black Mourning Light Metal Festival – Edmonton, AB
2018 – Death Fest – 10 Year Anniversary – Bucharest, Romania
2018 – The Deep East of Europe Tour – Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria
2016 – Calgary Metal Fest – Calgary, AB
2016 – Eastern European Tour – Romania, Macedonia, Croatia, Serbia
2015 – Loud as Hell – Drumheller, AB
2011 – Noctis 4.20 – Calgary, AB

0 EPK – Killitorous – After Party (2020)

March 2, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Killitorous

Killitorous – After Party (2020)

For fans of Cattle Decapitation, Cephalic Carnage, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Origin, and all their ex/current bands

Release Date: May 8, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution:

Sales links: BigCartel | Itunes | Amazon | CD Baby

“This Canadian death metal band is a party in black wifebeaters. In their video for the aptly-titled “Married With Children,” Killitorous hired a middle-aged woman to get crazy in the pit of a basement show. Excellent work, gentlemen.” – Loudwire

“Well F*ck me lifeless with possibility and throw my rotting corpse down a well with joy; if such an album hasn’t become manifest. It’s here for all to relish in the form of PartyGrind by Canada’s own Killitorous.” – The Circle Pit
“Killitorous Don’t Suck Sh*t” – MetalSucks

Looking to become the band they never saw, Killitorous is comprised of the passion to grind and the general love of technical death metal.

Formed in 2006 in Ottawa, Canada; Killitorous is made up of current and former members of Annihilator, Suffocation, First Fragment and a myriad of other bands. Determined to sound like a combination of their one million favorite death metal bands they envelop technical death metal in an eternal party. A bit cheeky and a metric f*ck ton of fun, Killitorous is that raunchy but charismatic friend who fuels every party.

Killitorous is a chaotic concoction, best described as technical party chaos death grind and it’s a true 90s death metal experience complete with one hell of an AfterParty!

Their latest album “The Afterparty” due out May 8, 2020 is the follow up to 2014’s “Party, Grind”, which was also co-produced, mixed and mastered by Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, Despised Icon, The Agonist, Shadow of Intent) at The Grid in Montreal, Quebec.

The album features three guitars (which in terms of recording was a nightmare), tons of blast beats, brutal bass and vocals, plus of course tons of movie references, cartoon parodies and endless phrases maintaining the fine art of partying.

There will be many guest features on the release that include members from Voivod, Allegaeon, Cryptopsy, Erimha, Soen and more.

Album pre-order here.

Track Listing:
1) All Hail The Starchild
2) Married With Children
3) Rodney Dangerfield of Dreams
4) Eat Your God Alive
5) Slavesphere
6) Re-anima-tomatron
7) 30 Minutes
8) Insanity as a pathway to fame & fortune: The tyrannical tirades of Mike Tyson
9) Total Protonic Reversal
10) King Diamond Dallas Page
Album Length:

Album Credits:
All songs performed by Killitorous
All songs were written by Killitorous
Produced by Aaron Homma, Nick Miller & Chris Donaldson
Engineered by Chris Donaldson, Aaron Homma & Marc Roy
Mixed and Mastered by Chris Donaldson
Album Artwork by Atleigh Homma & Drew DePietro

Band Line-Up:
Mathieu Dhani (Vocals)
Aaron Homma (Guitar)
Nick Miller (Guitar)
Marc Roy (Guitar)
Eric Morotti (Drums)
Xavier Sperdouklis (Bass)

Discography:
After Party! (LP) (2020)
Party, Grind (LP) (2014)
Pretend To Make Babies (EP) (2010)

Bands toured with: Cryptopsy, Gorod, Erimha, Origin, Beneath The Massacre, Crimson Shadows and more

Tour Dates:
KILLITOROUS Eastern Canada Tour w/ Origin, Beneath The Massacre March 2020
KILLITOROUS Eastern Canada Tour w/ Gorod Feb 2020
KILLITOROUS Eastern Canada Tour AUG 2014
CRYPTOPSY + KILLITOROUS Ontario Tour OCT 2014

Awards and Recognition:
Terrorizer Magazines Indie Artist of the Month 2014

Endorsements and sponsorships
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0 EPK – Demise of The Crown – Life In The City (2020)

February 29, 2020
by Asher
· Demise of The Crown · EPKs

Demise of The Crown – Life In The City (2020)

For fans of Nevermore, Avenged Sevenfold, Opeth, Pantera, Arch Enemy

Album Title: Life In The City
Release Date: April 24, 2020
Label: Self-Release

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Brandish your weapons and bare your teeth in the battle for new world order with Montreal’s metal quintet, Demise Of The Crown. They run the gambit from heavy metal to hard rock weaved together with soaring solos reminiscent of Eddie Van Halen with undertones of Yngwie Malmsteen.

The band’s music, written by Manuel Iradian and Darren Beadman, uses standard pop music songwriting skills to hook listeners into the Demise of the Crown’s infectious and melodic metal sound. Iradian writes all the music, then hands it off to Kevin “Kevy Metal” to dress up each song with his high-speed, galloping rhythms, finally, Beadman crafts the anthemic lyrics rousing crowds to chant along with an anarchistic frenzy. Each song is rooted in all basic human emotions; anger, lust, depression, happiness, death, and revenge.

Each member has spent their time paying dues in the local community and they have banded together with the same goal and vision of a band determined to shake the foundation of power metal. The current lineup of Beadman (vocals), Iradian (guitars), Kevin Alexander (drums), Simon Doiron (bass) and Vince Doiron (guitar) has been going strong over the years playing a plethora of gigs in their area and releasing their debut self-titled record in 2016.

Demise of the Crown has garnered a reputation for redefining modern metal with a sound that is a melting pot of styles, including the occasional influences of death metal, components of hard rock, groovy riffs and catchy choruses alongside explosive guitar solos topped off with Beadman’s striking vocal techniques and unique tone.

Influenced by headliners like Nevermore, Avenged Sevenfold, Opeth, Pantera, and Faith No More, the band is working their way up the royal bloodline to cause chaos right alongside their heroes.

Demise of The Crown’s new album “Life In The City” is due out April 24, 2020.

DEMISE OF THE CROWN is:
Darren Beadman – Vocals
Manuel Iradian – Lead Guitarist
Kevin Alexander – Drums
Simon Doiron – Bass
Vince Doiron – Guitar

“I absolutely love great power metal. I also love great progressive as well as traditional metal. Well Canada’s Demise of the Crown combines all those styles like no other band. Imagine Dream Theater, Queensryche and Judas Priest all combining to make one awesome metal album.” – The Dirty Room

“Brandish your weapons and bare your teeth in the battle for new world order with Montreal’s power metal quintet, Demise Of The Crown. They run the gambit from melodic power metal to hard rock weaved together with soaring solos reminiscent of Eddie Van Halen with undertones of Yngwie Malmsteen.” – Maximum Volume Music

“a vulgar display of power; sonic destruction mixed with big riffs that got everyone’s head banging and raising their fists to the air. If you like windmills, this would have been your moment. The whole band played with intensity and dished out a ton of music, something I’ve always respected about metal – it’s far from boring.” – Bucketlist Music Reviews (Live Review)

“This Montreal act churn out some pretty decent heavy/groove/rock/power metal stuff and their debut, self-titled, album is out on March 4th.” – Moshville Times

“The opening track of ‘We Are Invincible‘ sets the tone of the album, that the band are going to blast some real in-your-face power prog, and they are going to be relentless in the flurry of notes that comes this way. It’s mid-tempo heavy riffing with fast, technical and melodic solos” – The Metalist

“DOTC are both engineers and alchemists. They take pounding, grinding noise and turn it into precise, melodic power metal with seemingly no effort. The quintet of bearded Canadian gents write superbly catchy riffs and melodic choruses that pick you up and throw you over the back of their horses as they gallop into battle, guitars raised aloft and hair flowing like a viking in a shampoo ad.” – Loud Stuff

“Beautiful Compositions” – The Reckoning Hour

“If you’re looking for vocal deliveries that range from James Hetfield circa 1983 and Phil Anselmo circa 1989, this band has that! We’ll also throw in, at no extra charge, Tom Araya circa 1984! If you’re looking for guitar solos that will melt your face off…They’re here! All the time…Demise of the Crown has everybody in the world covered at all times. They are the United Nations of Metal.” – Glacially Musical

“an interesting release ,full of Progressive curves and face shredding riffs that entertain…Demise of The Crown have a budding future that will hopefully see them get worldwide attention!” – The Metal Gods Meltdown

“A darker power metal band with some great riffs, and a lot of potential…a great debut effort…I think they’ll be a huge deal in the near future. There’s a ton of potential in this band.” – Rock n Reel Reviews

Track Listing:
1. Dying Heat (3:50)
2. Sparks Fly (4:02)
3. Gatekeeper (4:08)
4. My Mind Is Free (4:06)
5. Wild Life (4:07)
6. The Immortal (3:40)
7. Glorious Life (3:21)
8. The Rise & The Fall (4:00)
9. Fixated (3:46)
10. Lightning Strikes (4:04)
11. Life In The City (4:29)
Album Length: 43:39

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Manuel Iradian, Darren Beadman and Kevin Lapalerma
• All songs written by: Manuel Iradian and Darren Beadman
• Produced by: Christian Donaldson
• Mixed by: Christian Donaldson
• Mastered by: Christian Donaldson
• Album Artwork by: Demise Of The Crown
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Discography:
2020 – Life In This City – LP
2016 – Black Rain (single)
2016 – Self-Titled – LP

0 EPK – Diamonds On Neptune – Erase (2020) (single)

February 27, 2020
by Asher
· Diamonds On Neptune · EPKs

Diamonds On Neptune – Erase (2020) (single)

For fans of A Day to Remember, Cane Hill, Billy Talent, Avenged Sevenfold

Release Date: February 28, 2020
Label: Meteor Records
Distribution: Distrokid

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

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Release Date: February 28, 2020
Label: Meteor Records
Distribution: Distrokid

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Track Listing:
Erase (single) (3:42)

Single Credits:
– Performed by: Justin Bennett, Jared Boyd, Zackary Geneau, Taylor Newel, Cameron Steinburg
– Written by: Taylor Newel, Cameron Steinburg, Justin Bennett
– Produced by: Jesse Kopala
– Mixed and Mastered by: Jesse Kopala
– Artwork by: Rylan Weselowski
– MAPL
Band Line Up: Justin Bennett (Guitar), Zackary Geneau (Bass), Taylor Newel (Guitar), Cameron Steinburg (Vocals), Jared Boyd (Drums)

Discography
2020 – Erase (single)
2019 – Catawampus (single)
2019 – Place Emotion Here (single)

Shared stage with:
The Kodiak, Nuclear Oath, Youngbloods, From the Flame, A Nobodies Achievement, Only the Strong

(L to R): Zackary Geneau (Bass), Taylor Newel (Guitar), Cameron Steinburg (Vocals), Justin Bennett (Guitar), Jared Boyd (Drums)

Diamonds On Neptune have their next single to unleash, ‘Erase’, a track that is much more aggressive and is a knockout punch compared to their previous song ‘Catawampus’ released this past December. A fusion of genres, adding elements that can be recognized and interpreted in many ways, Diamonds On Neptune shuns sonic consistency and embraces sounds that paint a picture of an experience or a sensation that ranges all emotions; fear, anger, paranoia, euphoria, pride, and acceptance. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly where they stand, but fans of A Day to Remember, Cane Hill, Billy Talent, and Avenged Sevenfold are sure to take a liking to them.

The band comments:

“This one is a rager, it’s unhinged and animalistic. There is less of a message we are trying to push here and more of a sensation, we hope the crowd will let loose and that chaos will ensue. We get asked about this one a lot and we are very excited to finally be putting it out there.”

Listen to ‘Erase’ HERE.

For those who enjoy the single, take note that Diamonds On Neptune expects to release a steady stream of singles throughout the coming year.

You can listen to the band’s previous single ‘Catawampus’ HERE.

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