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0 EPK – Pythonic – Decomposition (2025)

November 21, 2025
by Asher
· EPKs · Pythonic

EPK – Pythonic – Decomposition (2025)

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

“We think fans are going to love this EP. We are trying to give them a taste of our new vocalist with our classic tracks reimagined, or as we refer to it, “Decomposed”. The music is the same, but the vocal delivery from Morgan Warriner is a huge game-changer. We have had so many positive reviews with live shows that it’s easy to assume they are going to love these tracks. Not to mention the bass playing from Max Hiske on this EP is so groovin’, it really adds so much more depth to the tracks.” – Pythonic

For fans of Lamb of God, Morbid Angel, Devildriver, Black Dahlia Murder

Band: Pythonic
EP Title: Decomposition
Release Date: December 19, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

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Pythonic.bandcamp.com | Spotify | Apple Music

““EP 1” is a testament to Pythonic‘s dedication to their craft and their refusal to be confined by sub-genre limitations. Each song is a blend of technical prowess and raw emotion, offering listeners a chance to experience the full spectrum of the band’s capabilities. It is recommended for fans of Machine Head, Trivium and Pantera.” – Metal-Rules (EP01 – 2024)

“Pythonic comes from Canada with ‘Epica’, a track that features fast-paced guitar riffs, heavy drums and an engaging, torn vocal that delivers to listeners the essence of metal and subverts such as alternative, thrash and even melodic, being perfect to the circle and not to leave anyone standing still.” – Os Garot Os Deliverpool (EP01 – 2024)

“Pythonic has an EP for you. Blending Thrash with Old School Swedish Death Metal, the band manages to sound like Entombed but without losing its unique style… So if you have a few minutes of anger to drain, these guys are going to cover you!” – Metal Eclipse Reviews (EP01 – 2024)

“Overall I’m a pretty big fan of this record. If you want something that sounds
maybe like an Anthrax or a Slayer record then you really want to check this out.
The most dynamic and unique part of this EP, in particular is the vocals
are double-tracked and they’re very high in the mix which is something that is somewhat different than a lot of the other metal releases this year which I greatly appreciate. If you want something that has a lot of the thrash guitar element then you’re really going to want to check this out. The guitar and drum parts are fantastic, they really keep the songs very tight even though the vocals are very in your face and they’re usually the the first thing that you would notice with this kind of record but overall this is very strong.” – Brutally Delicious (EP01 – 2024)

Band: Pythonic
EP Title: Decomposition
Release Date: December 19, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
1. Guiltfeeder (4:23)
2. Conceit (4:00)
3. Pills (3:09)
4. Liturgy (3:42)
5. Collateral (3:38)
EP Length: 18:54

EP Recording Credits:
All songs performed by Pythonic
All songs written by Pythonic with Alex Conley
Produced by Pythonic
Mixed by Reid Paraszczynec / Lucid Distortion Audio
Mastered by Reid Paraszczynec / Lucid Distortion Audio
EP Artwork by Danya Lawton

EP and Live Line-Up
Morgan Warriner – Lead Vocals
Ryan Hunter – Lead Guitar
Vincent Kohut – Rhythm Guitar and Backing Vocals
Max Hiske – Bass
Jayden Warriner – Drums

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About the EP Artwork:

The album artwork was done by the same artist as EP01, Danya Lawton. We got her again for the simple fact that we wanted to take the existing artwork from EP01 and “decay” it. Danya did research on the kind of mushrooms that grow on trees to give a more authentic look to a decaying tree. There is also the added eye in the center of the tree to give it a bit of a possessed feeling. We also did the art in this fashion because a lot of the songs have been shortened from their original counterparts. So, as most musicians compose music, in this case, we “Decomposed” the songs, hence the name Decomposition. The theme of decomposition in the art also helps to drive a more death metal approach that had been taken with the songs.

About The EP:

Lyrically, this EP, within the songs, is a lot more cohesive; the song themes stay on topic the whole time, unlike the past release we have done. I think the short amount of time that a lot of the lyrics were written definitely helped to make them stay on topic. The lyrics are a lot heavier, and that also comes with the delivery. The lyrics are also a lot more raw because they come from a more true-to-person source. The lyrics are truly lived when they are personal, and the non-personal ones just unfold vivid imagery as they are in “Liturgy”.

Musically, the EP came out way more aggressively than last time. Jayden really cooked on the drum parts for the EP. The beats just get a person moving, then when you add Max’s thundering bass to connect it with the riffs, you’ve got magic. I call it a sonic onslaught because there are so many pieces moving together, but they all join up to get this big sound that grooves.

Track By Track:

Guiltfeeder – Lyrically, this song is about ex-friends stabbing you in the back. It talks about how some people will be so nice to your face, but behind closed doors, with others, they will spread rumors and lies about you to try to make you look bad so they can look better. After the dealings with our original Singer, these sentiments couldn’t ring more true. The ending with the backing vocals really drives the full message of the track before Ryan serenades with a face-melting solo. This is one of the tracks that stayed a lot more musically the same from the past track, “Positive Deconstruction,” but we did speed it up to shave a minute off the play time. This was a fun one to rerecord. Speeding the song up gave it a lot more life, plus it’s now way better live.

Conceit – Conceit is a very special track lyrically on the EP. The lyrics were written by Alex Conley, who played bass for us for the first two shows of the year. The lyrics follow a narcissist and the effect their behaviours have on friends and family. It also addresses the anger from the receiving end of narcissistic abuse, how a person wants them to just see how shitty they are, but they are so absorbed in themselves that they never had any chance to see it any other way. Musically, this track did not differ much from the original “Love H8”; nothing was sped up, and no riffs changed. The drums definitely help to drive the thrash sound the band was going for when the song was originally written. The recording was definitely tighter on this one than the original, especially on the bass and the guitar solo at the end.

Pills – The theme that this song was originally supposed to be about is captured so much better by Morgan than it was with Dustin. Reading through the lyrics, he really captures the “beauty” of substance abuse issues. He really gets the inside view portrayed well while also having powerful visual descriptors to really drive home the whole picture of drug addiction. Cracked skin and the itch to get your next fix are really vivid; it almost makes you feel the bugs crawling on your skin. Musically, Pills is the same as the original, and this song is also the only one to share the original name, as the subject matter didn’t change. This song feels a lot tighter than the original version.

Liturgy – This has to be the band’s favourite after recording the songs. The lyrics are about summoning a demon with a sacrifice during a blood moon. As they summon the demon, the flesh of the sacrifice is consumed. This song has such vivid, deep red imagery of a cult giving the demon the land to ravage until the next blood moon. The spoken word at the beginning really sets the tone for the rest of the song. It sounds as if a cult is reading from a text to begin the ritual with an eerie whisper trailing the last word of every line. The trem riffs with the lyrics really intermingle to create a fire spreading across the land type of vibe. The rewritten new chorus riff really chunks up the song. The ending, where Morgan is hitting the highs and Vincent is hitting the lows, just really ties the track together well for a perfect resolution.

Collateral – This song doesn’t stray too far from the themes of its predecessor, “Epica”; however, the name is much better. The song is about joining forces and reclaiming the rights to yourself and the world that’s being controlled for us. It is a very triumphant song with a catchy “MARCH” chant that people can’t help but join in on. This song had a lot of the intro and outro shaved off to cut down the time. The riff is awesome, but it did not need to be repeated that many times. The bass in the intro and outro absolutely slaps. It really helps drive the song in a more marching tone and makes it beefy.

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Fun Facts:

1. We got a sick show with Into Eternity on the 21st of November. Tristan, ex- Pythonic drums, was setting up a show for his birthday, and he pulled some mad strings and got Into Eternity on the bill along with the band he plays in Ravenwitch. As soon as he asked about the show, I was just like done. I’ll ask the band later. We want to be on this show.

2. A good chunk of the lyrics was written in the first two months of the year, and Morgan had to get the show ready with those lyrics in the same amount of time. We had applied to Serenade Metal Fest before we kicked out our old singer, so Morgan had to really expedite the process. We also had to practise a bunch of mornings to get show-ready because that’s the only extra time we could find when at least drums and one guitar could accompany the vocals.

3. We got to open for the band 200 Stab Wounds in July at the Black Cat Tavern. The show was so packed for a Monday. We came with an absolute onslaught of a set to start the night out right. The guys in 200 were so awesome too, their bass player was talking with everyone in the band. That was an exhilarating show and so crazy for a Monday.

4. The week after the 200 Stab Wounds show, we headed down to Regina to open for YEGG on a Monday night. That was also a wild show in more ways than one. First, every other band thought a different band was bringing drums. Luckily enough, it was at The Exchange, which is directly beside Long and McQuade, so we were able to rent a kit and have the promoter return it later. Then the opening band was not on time, and everyone was stressing about whether we should just start the show. The crowd turnout out though, was insane for a Monday night with 0 local openers. After the show, YEGG was on tour, and they had a band drop off their Edmonton show, and they asked if we wanted to hop on the bill. If people could have gotten the day off, we would have been there.

5. We also have a sick show in Edmonton called Slaughter Fest at the Starlite Room main stage. We are so pumped to play the main stage there. We played the temple stage back in 2019, at least Ryan and Vincent have, and that was sweet, but the size difference is something else. Plus, we get to end our year of shows in the same place we started them. This has been a crazy year of growth for the band and our sound. Fitting to end where it all started.

Pythonic – Back Row – L to R: Max Hiske (Bass) | Morgan Warriner (Lead Vocals) | Vincent Kohut (Rhythm Guitar & Backing Vocals)

Front Row – L to R: Jayden Warriner (Drums) | Ryan Hunter (Lead Guitar )

Photo Credit – Carsen Warriner

Pythonic is a Canadian death-groove metal band hailing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Drawing inspiration from groove and death metal giants such as Lamb of God, The Black Dahlia Murder, Morbid Angel, and Devildriver, the band combines crushing riffs with unrelenting energy. Striving for the tightest live sound possible while delivering an electrifying stage presence, Pythonic is truly a sonic force to be reckoned with. Over the years, the band has seen many lineup changes, but two core members have remained constant. Lead guitarist Ryan Hunter, the resident guitar prodigy, shreds some of the grooviest riffs and most blistering solos. Rhythm guitarist Vincent Kohut brings a machine-like precision, combining thick low-end riffing with razor-sharp tremolo picking.

The 2025 and beyond lineup is the tightest and most prolific in Pythonic’s history:

Jayden Warriner – skin slapping powerhouse on drums

Morgan Warriner – a vocalist with a beastly range that will leave your head spinning

Max Hiske – the latest addition, locking down the low end and slappin’ da bass with fury

Together, this lineup delivers the full-throttle sonic assault that defines Pythonic.

Discography
2025 – Decomposition – EP
2024 – EP01 – EP
2020 – Negative Thoughts – Single

Shared the stage with
200 Stab Wounds, Beguiler, Art of Attrition, Insurrection, YEGG, Untimely Demise, Ravenwitch, Hatchet, Hazzerd, Kelevra, Augurium, Widows Peak, Protosequence, Agony Spawn, Wasted Heretics, deadsunday, Alien to the Ignorant, Ripcordz, Into Eternity, Display of Decay, Brain Stem, Age of Ashes, A Modern Prometheus, Cell (MB)Fests
2025 – Slaughterfest – Edmonton, AB
2025 – Serenade Metal fest – Edmonton, AB
2019 – Shockerfest 26 – Edmonton, AB

0 EPK – Moonshade – Ma Meilleure Ennemie (Stromae & Pomme Cover) (2025)

November 12, 2025
by Asher
· EPKs · Moonshade

EPK – Moonshade – Ma Meilleure Ennemie (Stromae & Pomme Cover) (2025)

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

“We all share a ton of respect and admiration for Stromae’s work and are huge fans of Arcane. Understandably, we were quite captivated by the emotional weight and cultural resonance of the show, particularly by the scene featuring Ekko and Powder dancing to Ma Meilleure Ennemie. We decided to make more than a simple tribute, and really try to push the song’s boundaries, by partially stripping away the trip-hop shell and rebuilding what’s left in our unique brand of heavy metal. The original is epic, and we like to think we made it sound larger-than-life – because to us, there’s no other way.” – Moonshade

For fans of Heaven Shall Burn, Arch Enemy, Insomnium, Dark Tranquillity, Omnium Gatherum

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‘The band takes the style to the 2020s’ – Decibel Magazine

‘A very solid and commendable slab of melodic death metal.’ – Man Of Much Metal

‘Completely devoid of fillers’ – Hardline Magazin

‘A work for all lovers of melodeath’ – The Dark Melody

‘The Portuguese upsets have a bright future ahead of them’ – Angry Metal Guy

‘Melodic Death Metal of the first order’ – Metalutopia

‘An excellent melodic metal record’ – LOUD!

‘Full of addictive melodies’ – Metal Release

‘Candidate for album of the year’ -Sounds From Apocalypse

‘A Dark/Melodic Death Metal masterpiece that truly convinces’ – Metalunderground

‘More than mastering Melodic Death, the band makes it their own’ – Acta Infernalis

‘Its only flaw is that it ends too soon’ – World of Metal

‘If you like melodeath, you will like this album’ – The Green Man

Band: Moonshade
Single title: Ma Meilleure Ennemie
Song info: This is a cover song of the worldwide trip hop anthem by Stromae and Pomme, featured in the Netflix hit show Arcane.
Release date: November 12th, 2025
• Originally written by: Stromae, Pomme, Alexander Seaver, et Luc Van Haver
• Single Artwork by: Rui Carneiro

This single was produced, mixed and mastered by Afonso Aguiar from Titanforged Productions (Analepsy, Dark Oath), and is part of a 3-song EP titled Angels, Blood And Enemies, to be released on February 18th, 2026. The single cover artwork was done by Rui Carneiro (Lorna Shore, Polaris, Chelsea Grin).

Band Lineup:
Bruno Martins (Bass)
Daniel Rodrigues (Drums)
Ricardo Pereira (Lead Vocals)
Pedro Quelhas (Guitar)
Luís Dias (Guitar)

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About The Single Artwork:

This piece was based on the classical painting “Archangel Michael Defeating Satan” by Guido Reni. We felt like it represents the title of the EP from which this cover is a part of, namely: Angels, Blood And Enemies, piecing together the three cover songs it will contain – you are welcome to try and guess the remaining two. It was made by the amazing Rui Carneiro, who previously worked with Lorna Shore, Polaris, Chelsea Grin, etc, as well as in the remaining two artworks associated with Angels, Blood And Enemies.

About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

This single belongs to 3 3-song EP made up of cover songs reimagined in Moonshade’s style, titled Angels, Blood And Enemies.

About the cover single:
We all share a ton of respect and admiration for Stromae’s work and are huge fans of Arcane. Understandably, we were quite captivated by the emotional weight and cultural resonance of the show, particularly by the scene featuring Ekko and Powder dancing to Ma Meilleure Ennemie. We decided to make more than a simple tribute, and really try to push the song’s boundaries, by partially stripping away the trip-hop shell and rebuilding what’s left in our unique brand of heavy metal. The original is epic, and we like to think we made it sound larger-than-life – because to us, there’s no other way.

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Fun Facts – Story Angles:

1. Why this song?
The entirety of the band either plays League of Legends or has played at some point, and this initially made them connect with Arcane. They quickly found out that the show was way more than fan service, being an amazing piece of art that inspired them greatly in many ways, one of which was the brilliant soundtrack between many artists outside of metal that different bandmembers love, Stromae’s Ma Meilleure Ennemie stood out, particularly due to the scene featuring Ekko and Powder. We happen to have two huge Stromae fans in Moonshade – Pedro and Ricardo. We were also thinking about doing a metal version of a song for a while, and we never seemed to agree on one, until this one came along – it was a natural fit!

2. Environmental Call to Arms
Songs such as the single Epitaph stands out as an anthem inspired by urgent environmental advocacy. The band’s singer, Ricardo, does more than just talk, though – he’s actually a researcher at the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), and has published papers concerning the effects of climate change on marine life.

3. We’ll Always Have Valencia
In one of the band’s first shows outside their own country, the promoter failed to mention that the Valencian leg of the Spanish tour would get zero publicity, to the point that even some of the regulars at Pub Sedavi did not know there was going to be a show.

These same amazing people, including the club management and the opening band, started calling everyone they knew, and the night was saved – it ended up being the most memorable night of the whole tour.

4. One Man Show
The band’s founder, Pedro Quelhas, does more than just play the guitar – while having written most of Moonshade’s music, he is the recording engineer for all of Moonshade’s records, and produced the band’s first demo and their debut EP.

5. Return Of The King // Prog Influx
Moonshade’s original bass player, Bruno Martins, left the band in 2013, having returned 10 years later as their current bass player, after going through other famous Portuguese acts such as Kandia. Given that our guitarist Luís also plays in Phase Transition and our drummer Daniel is the founder of Onysus, the band has a lot more progressive influences nowadays, which is actually shaping the original songs they are now writing, to be released in 2026-2027.

Moonshade are (left to right): Bruno Martins (Bass) Daniel Rodrigues (Drums) Ricardo Pereira (Lead Vocals) Pedro Quelhas (Guitar) Luís Dias (Guitar)

Photographer: João Fitas (@joao.fitas)

Whether they are forging brave new worlds for the sake of parable, directly tackling controversial topics such as the anthropogenic nature of Earth’s demise or the evils of political and religious fanaticism, the Portuguese extreme metal act Moonshade remain the echoes of a lost generation.

2014 saw the birth of the ‘Dream | Oblivion‘ EP, followed by their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Sun Dethroned‘ in 2018. These releases were taken to many club and festival shows across Portugal, some featuring the likes of Amorphis, Within Temptation and Heaven Shall Burn. In 2019, they embarked on their first ever international tour across the Iberian Peninsula. When COVID-19 came for their throats, they rabidly fought back by writing new music and performing in online events such as Metal Injection’s ‘Slay At Home’.

2022 oversaw the unleashing of the band’s sophomore album and current magnum opus As We Set The Skies Ablaze. This ambitious, independently released project swep across the globe the globe, including major publications such as Metal Injection, Revolver Magazine and Metal Hammer. Currently, the band is setting national and international stages ablaze with their new work.

The rest is history in the making.

Discography:
2011– The Path Of Redemption – Demo
2015 – Dream | Oblivion – EP
2018 – Sun Dethroned – Album
2021 – The Eventide Sessions – Live Session EP
2022 – As We Set The Skies Ablaze – Album
2024 – Path To Oblivion – Digital Remasters EP
2026 – Angels, Blood & Enemies – Digital EP

Shared Stage With: Within Temptation, Amorphis, Heaven Shall Burn, Omnium Gatherum, Decapitated, Orphaned Land, Rotting Christ, TYR, Wolfheart, Dark Oath

Tours and Festivals:
2025 – Milagre Metaleiro – Viseu, PT
2025 – Insanu Metal Fest – Paços de Ferreira, PT
2024 – Halloween IV – Guimarães, PT
2024 – Shores Of Death – Coimbra, PT
2023 – Ghallaecia Metal Fest – Vigo, SP
2023 – Mosher Fest – Coimbra, PT
2021 – Um Metaleiro Também Chora – Mealhada, PT
2021 – Laurus Nobilis Music Fest – Famalicão, PT
2021 – Milagre Metaleiro – Viseu, PT
2019 – River Stone Fest – Porto, PT
2019 – Moita Metal Fest – Lisbon, PT
2016 – Milagre Metaleiro – Viseu, PT
2016 – Zona Metal Fest – Vila Real, PT
2016 – Morbid Spring Fest – Lisbon, PT
2015 – Pax Julia Metal Fest – Beja, PT
2015 – Hell Sweet Hell – Lordelo Metalfest III – Lordelo, PT
2015 – Vagos Open Air – Aveiro, PT
2015 – Headbang Solidário – Porto, PT
2014 – Warfest – 12th Kill – Figueira da Foz, PT
2013 – Infernal Path III – Porto, PT
2012 – Full Metal Injection – Porto, PT
2012 – Infernal Path – S. M. da Feira, PT
2011 – 16th Modern Music Festival – Gondomar, PT

Endorsements: Solar Guitars

0 EPK – Hopeless Nation – Silverspoon (2025)

November 2, 2025
by Asher
· EPKs · Hopeless Nation

EPK – Hopeless Nation – Silverspoon (2025)

Band: Hopeless Nation
Single Title: Silverspoon (4:30)
Release Date: November 13, 2025
Label: Provocant Media

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

“Silverspoon hits hard from the first note, layered, urgent, and unapologetically aggressive, yet crafted with hooks that reveal more with every listen. Longtime fans will recognize the band’s trademark intensity, while newcomers are welcomed by crisp vocals and polished production that expand its reach. Recorded with Jonathan Houle and Frédéric Bujold, and mixed/mastered by Francis Perron at RadicArt (known for his work with Voïvod), the track is built to dominate metal and hardcore playlists and ignite live crowds. It delivers a visceral jolt, pairing chest-thumping riffs with lyrics that linger. Fierce yet spacious, it gives room for the chorus to soar and the message to resonate—designed to make you move and reflect in equal measure.” – Hopeless Nation

For fans of Gojira, Darkest Hour, At the Gates, Lamb of God, Zao

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“I won’t lie to you and say I couldn’t wait to see the return of HOPELESS NATION. Their ten years of absence will have been far too long, having left their mark on the Trois-Rivières hardcore/metal scene from 1998 to 2014. Although many of their fans seemed absent (probably due to age), those from the first hours who were there as well as those who discovered the band for the first time were not disappointed. Fred, the singer, did not lose his enthusiasm at the time and his interaction with the public was impeccable. When we say that music is a story of passion, their performance was proof of that. HOPELESS NATION delivered a performance without artifice, rooted in a hardcore and metal heritage old school too often put aside these days.” – Chicks Rock Media – TROIS-RIVIÈRES METALFEST (2024)

“Invigorated by the arrival of new blood, Hopeless Nation channeled all this newfound energy into Built from Scratch, an album propelled by “the rage to start playing again”, to use the expression used by Maxime. Made with Francis Perron at Studio Radicart, the record marks a new stage in the journey of the group which, with 10 years of career behind its belt, is surely one of the deans of the Trois-Rivières metal scene. ” – Voir (2009)

Band: Hopeless Nation
Single Title: Silverspoon (4:30)
Release Date: November 13, 2025
Label: Provocant Media

– All songs performed by: Hopeless Nation (Frédéric Marchand – Vocals; Louis-Simon Bellerose – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals; Guy Provencher – Rhythm Guitar; Karl Héroux Rella – Bass; Steve DC – Drums, Backing Vocals)
– All songs written by: Frederic Marchand (lyrics), Louis-Simon Bellerose, Maxime Dupont, Jonathan Houle, Steve DC (music).
– Produced by: Jonathan Houle, in collaboration with Frederic Bujold and Francis Perron (RadicArt)
– Mixed by: Francis Perron (RadicArt)
– Mastered by: Francis Perron (RadicArt)
– Single Artwork by: Concept by Hopeless Nation/design adaptation by Frederic Marchand, AI artwork
– Canadian Content (MAPL)

Recording Band Line Up:
Frédéric Marchand – Vocals
Louis-Simon Bellerose – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Jonathan Houle, Maxime Dupont – Rhythm Guitar
Jonathan Houle, Karl Héroux Rella – Bass
Steve DC – Drums, Backing Vocals

Live Band Line Up:
Frédéric Marchand – Vocals
Louis-Simon Bellerose – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Guy Provencher – Rhythm Guitar
Karl Héroux Rella – Bass
Steve DC – Drums, Backing Vocals

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About The Single Artwork:

The artwork features an old painting-style red snake surrounding and sitting on a silver spoon, symbolizing the dark side in the Silverspoon video story of the boy. It reflects the tension between surface appearances and inner struggle, tying visually to the single’s lyrical themes and the official video clip for “Silverspoon”.

About the Single (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

“Silverspoon” is aggressive, punchy, and dynamic, pairing tight riffs with a memorable chorus and head-banging breakdowns. Lyrically, it critiques entitlement while celebrating earned effort.

The single includes a music video: a boy carrying a silver spoon drifts into a dream where he becomes a cult leader commanding followers. Human space invaders threaten his realm, while a red snake, representing his inner darkness, lurks. Blurring dream and reality, the cinematic video explores tension, mysticism, and identity. Created entirely with AI technology, it demonstrates how innovation can enhance artistry while keeping the music authentic.

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Fun Facts – Story Angles:

1. Reunion & Grind:
After almost a decade of silence, Hopeless Nation reunited in summer 2024, performing a high-energy reunion show and revisiting unrecorded material from 2014. This marked the start of a new cycle, grinding back up from the roots while staying true to the band’s hardcore and metal ethos.

2. Unique Music Video:
The “Silverspoon” videoclip fuses 1960s suburban nostalgia with cosmic adventure and surreal storytelling. A young boy carrying a silver spoon becomes a cult leader while confronting human space invaders and his inner darkness. It’s 100% AI-created, a bold step that blends innovation with authentic musical expression.

3. Scene Credibility:
The members are deeply rooted in the Quebec hardcore and metal scene. Louis-Simon leads punk hardcore legends Genetic Error, while Steve DC and Guy Provencher represented Canada in Europe after winning the Wacken Battle of the Bands with Strigampire in 2023. Over 250 live shows prove their relentless commitment to the scene.

4. Live Performance Rituals:
Hopeless Nation is known for high-octane, sweat-soaked performances: no backing tracks, pure lamp-amp sound, and full crowd interaction. Their shows often include intense headbanging, chair-throwing, and immersive visual projections, creating a live experience fans remember long after the last song.

5. Legacy & Homage:
The five upcoming singles, including Silverspoon, are a tribute to past members Jonathan Houle (bass & guitar, 2012–2014, 2024) and Maxime Dupont (rhythm guitar, 1998–2014). Their contributions helped shape the band’s sound, and these releases honor their talent and dedication.

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L-R – Guy Provencher (Rhythm Guitar), Louis-Simon Bellerose (Lead Guitar), Frederic Marchand (Vocals), Karl Héroux Rella (Bass), Steve DC (Drums)

Photo Credit: Frederic Marchand

Explosive. Raw. Heavy. Unique. Relentless. These five words define the sound and the spirit of Hopeless Nation, a metal/hardcore hybrid forged in the fires of punk rebellion and refined through decades of evolution.

Formed in 1998 by a group of friends drawn to the urgency of bands like Ten Foot Pole and Strung Out, Hopeless Nation quickly carved out a name in Quebec’s underground scene. As their musical tastes grew darker and heavier, so did their sound, absorbing the aggression of All Out War, ZAO, and Madball, and later the technical ferocity of Gojira, Lamb of God, and Darkest Hour. The result: a signature blend of hardcore grit and modern metal precision, delivered with unfiltered emotion and pit-ready intensity.

Their 2009 album Built from Scratch marked a high point in their early career, backed by over 200 shows and shared stages with heavyweights like 100 Demons, Bane, With Honor, Lofofora, and Despised Icon. Known for their sweat-drenched, no-backing-tracks live shows, Hopeless Nation became a staple at venues like Montreal’s Foufounes Électriques and Trois-Rivières Metalfest.

After a hiatus, the band returns in 2025 with renewed fire and a sharpened edge. Their comeback single “Silverspoon” is a sonic gut-punch, layered, immediate, and aggressive, yet open enough for clean vocals and hooks that stick. Mixed and mastered by Francis Perron (Voïvod) at RadicArt, it bridges the band’s hardcore roots with a modern metal sheen, setting the tone for an upcoming EP that includes four more singles: Disaster, My Curse, 1000 Miles, and Predators.

Hopeless Nation’s writing process is collaborative and deliberate. Lead guitarist Louis-Simon Bellerose crafts the riffs, while drummer Steve DC, bassist Karl, and rhythm guitarist Guy Provencher (also of Strigampire, Wacken Metal Battle Canada winners) bring the groove. Vocalist Frédéric pens lyrics that cut deep—tackling themes of inequality, privilege, personal struggle, and societal decay with honesty and urgency.

With over two decades of evolution behind them, Hopeless Nation stands as a testament to the enduring power of heavy music. Their sound has matured, but their mission remains the same: to move bodies, challenge minds, and leave everything on the stage.

Discography:

Past and present:
2025 – Silverspoon – Single
2009 – Built from Scratch – Album
2004 – Our Mistakes – EP (Galy Records)
2002 – World of Hate – Album

Upcoming releases:
2025 – Disaster – Single (November)
2025 – My Curse – Single (November)
2025 – 1000 Miles – Single (December)
2025 – Predators – Single (December)

Tours and Festivals:
2025 – Super Sugoi Tour, with Within Destruction – Montréal, QC
2024 – Trois-Rivières Metalfest, with Feels Like Home – Trois-Rivières, QC
2012 – Maquisart, with Despised Icon – Trois-Rivières, QC
2009 – Bloodfest, with 100 Demons, Toronto, ON
2009 – Bloodfest, with 100 Demons, Montréal, QC

Shared Stage with:
Despised Icon
Within Destruction
100 Demons
Unearth
Bane
With Honor
Kalmah
Lofofora
L’Esprit Du Clan
A Perfect Murder
Insurrection
Burning The Oppressor
Mass Murder Messiah
A Death For Every Sin
Buried Inside
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0 EPK – Lily Löwe – Beautiful Disaster (2026)

October 29, 2025
by Asher
· EPKs · Lily Löwe

EPK – Lily Löwe – Beautiful Disaster (2026)

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

“It’s all killer, no filler — every track hits different, and fans are already loving the singles! We want to give fans a real experience when they listen to our songs — that feeling of power, emotion, and release you get when music truly hits. The album is meant to be both emotional and energetic. We wanted to capture the intensity and vulnerability that define Lily Löwe — big riffs, catchy hooks, strong vocals, and lyrics that hit close to the heart. Each single represents a different side of who we are as a band.” – Löwe

For fans of Wig Wam, Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless

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“Löwe has a voice with power, punch, and attitude.” – Norway Rock Magazine

“The Löwe album is one of those examples [of music that just sounds right].” – Metalhead Community

Norwegian newspaper Nettavisen gave Lily Löwe´s song “Bad Baby” a 9/10 rating

Band: Löwe
Album Title: Beautiful Disaster
Release Date: February 6, 2025
Label: Löwe
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
1. Demons – 2:49
2. Haunted House – 3:26
3. Puppet Master – 2:43
4. Beg For Your Life – 2:54
5. Beautiful Disaster – 2:54
6. Glitter & Gore – 2:36
7. Our Secret – 3:36
8. Wild – 2:48
9. Love Like This – 3:15
Album Length: 27:06

Album Band Lineup:
Lily Löwe / Lill Sofie Wilsberg: Vocal
Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt: Guitar
Eiliv Sagrusten: Drums
Patrik Svendsen: Bass
Stian Hansen: Guitar

Album Credits:
Album Cover Photo: Jarle Nyttingnes
Mixed and Mastered: Jonas Holteberg Jensen (The Woods Norway)
Mastered for Vinyl: Steve Kitch
Demons – Producers: Ola Frøyen, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Jonas Holteberg Jensen
Co-producer: Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt
Songwriters: Elsbeth Rehder, Ola Frøyen, Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt

Puppet Master – Producers: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Jonas Holteberg Jensen
Co-producer: Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt
Songwriters: Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Elsbeth Rehder, Stian Andreas Rødland Hansen, Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt

Glitter & Gore – Producers: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Jonas Holteberg Jensen
Songwriters: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Kristian Haugstøyl, Celine Alette Pedersen Breivoll, Trond Holter

Beautiful Disaster – Producers: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Jonas Holteberg Jensen
Co-producers: Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt
Songwriters: Kristian Haugstøyl, Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt

Love Like This – Producers: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Jonas Holteberg Jensen
Co-producer: Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt
Songwriters: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Celine Alette Pedersen Breivoll, Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt

Our Secret – Producers: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Jonas Holteberg Jensen
Songwriters: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Celine Alette Pedersen Breivoll, Vegard Pytte-Høydal, Trond Holter

Wild – Producers: Jonas Holteberg Jensen, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen
Songwriters: Jonas Holteberg Jensen, Anna Timgren, Nicolas Rosstrøm, Kristina Lorentzen Sjølberg, Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Trond Holter

Beg For Your Life – Producers: Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Jonas Holteberg Jensen
Co-producer: Patrik K. Svendsen
Songwriters: Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Celine Alette Pedersen Breivoll, Patrik K. Svendsen, Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt

Haunted House – Producers: Torgeir Ryssevik, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen, Jonas Holteberg Jensen
Songwriters: Torgeir Ryssevik, Celine Alette Pedersen Breivoll, Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Vegard Pytte-Høydal, Martine-KR, Oscar Immanuel Mathisen

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About The Album Artwork:

It’s raw and in your face — a Beautiful Disaster.

About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

Beautiful Disaster is a collection of songs that explores the chaos and contrast between strength and vulnerability — both lyrically and musically. The album moves between raw emotion and high energy, balancing heavy riffs, big hooks, and dark atmospheres.

Lyrically, it’s inspired by real emotions and experiences, but told through heightened, dramatic stories. Themes like power, desire, self-destruction, and transformation run through the record — from the haunting intensity of “Haunted House” to the unapologetic confidence of “Glitter & Gore” and the emotional turmoil of “Beautiful Disaster.”

Musically, it combines modern production with the heart of hard rock — blending powerful vocals, driving guitars, and catchy melodies with a dark edge.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)

1. Demons dives deep into the darker side of emotion and revenge. With pounding drums, heavy guitars, and Lily’s commanding vocals, it’s a song about reclaiming power after pain. It’s raw, dramatic, and bursting with attitude — a modern hard rock anthem with teeth.

2. Haunted House dives deep into the struggle with inner demons. The “house” serves as a metaphor for the body and mind — a place haunted by negative thoughts, anxiety, and self-destruction. It’s dark, emotional, and cathartic, capturing the chaos of being trapped inside your own head. Musically, it’s heavy and bass-driven, with a modern edge that makes the darkness hit even harder.

3. Puppet Master tells the story of a manipulative figure who thrives on control and deception — someone who plays with people’s emotions like puppets on a string. With heavy riffs, sharp lyrics, and a powerful vocal performance, the song calls out toxic power and the moment it finally collapses.

4. Beg For Your Life is the heaviest song on the album. It’s dirtier than any other song, with riffs that are a bit off-center compared to the entire album.

5. Beautiful Disaster is a dark, emotional rock ballad that captures the beauty and chaos of losing control in a toxic relationship — and just when you think you know where it’s headed, it hits you with a surprisingly catchy ending.

6. “Glitter & Gore” is loud, punky, and playful — a glam-rock riot with attitude, sparkle, and a wink.

7. Our Secret is the record’s happy tune. This riff would make you dance. Or not. A song that should not be underestimated.

8. “Wild” is a high-voltage rock anthem about freedom, rebellion, and unapologetic self-expression. With explosive riffs, fierce vocals, and a catchy chorus made for the stage, it celebrates the thrill of being bold, loud, and completely yourself.

9. Love Like This is the end. A strong power ballad that sticks to your head for a long time.

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FUN FACTS – STORY ANGLES:

1. Lily Löwe launched the project live on national TV during Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix (the Norwegian Eurovision)

2. Patrik, the bass player in Lily Löwe, actually stood in for Trond Holter on guitar in the “Bad Baby” music video — Lily Löwe’s first ever single!

3. The name “Löwe” literally means “lion” in German. Which is fitting, because Lily Löwe’s music has both the bite and the roar.

4. Lily (vocals) and Adrian (guitar) later discovered that they had actually stood right next to each other at a concert back in 2019 — a show where they were both watching Trond Holter, who was already working with Lily on her debut album at the time. They didn’t know each other back then and only realized the coincidence years later, when Lily found an old video showing Adrian in the crowd.

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L-R – Stian Hansen, Patrik K. Svendsen, Lill Sofie Wilsberg, Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt, Eiliv Sagrusten

Photo Credit – Jarle Nyttingnes

Lily Löwe is a Norwegian rock band rooted in melodic hard rock.

They made their debut at Melodi Grand Prix 2022 with the song “Bad Baby”, and released their debut album “LÖWE” later that year, produced by Trond Holter. The album received strong acclaim — Norwegian newspaper Nettavisen gave “Bad Baby” a 9/10 rating, while Norway Rock Magazine wrote: “In addition, Lily Löwe has a voice with power, punch, and attitude.”

In 2025, Lily Löwe released five singles — “Wild”, “Demons”, “Puppet Master”, “Glitter & Gore”, and the title track “Beautiful Disaster” — from their upcoming sophomore album, set for release in early 2026. With their raw energy, melodic edge, and emotional depth, Liliy Löwe is a band to watch.

Discography:
Beautiful Disaster (album) 2026
Glitter & Gore (EP) 2025
LÖWE (album) 2022

0 EPK – The Judge The Juror – Primitive Minds (2025)

October 28, 2025
by Asher
· EPKs · The Judge The Juror

EPK – The Judge The Juror – Primitive Minds (2025)

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

“We hope fans will be blown away by the way we’re taking our PSYDEATHTECHPROG to whole new places. Primitive Minds represent to us the fully realized version of our sound. A journey into a new soundscape in techdeath, the experience of finding a brand new and super unique sound, and the joy it brings.” – The Judge The Juror

For fans of Between the Buried and Me, Born of Osiris, Meshuggah, The Browning, Enter Shikari

Band: The Judge, The Juror
EP Title: Primitive Minds
Release Date: November 7, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Genre: PsyDeathTechProg

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Band: The Judge, The Juror
EP Title: Primitive Minds
Release Date: November 7, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Genre: PsyDeathTechProg

Track Listing:
1. Your Vice is a Locked Door – (4:36)
2. Heliconian Optivisor – (3:40)
3. HYPERCUBE (Unfolding) – (2:59)
EP Length: 11:16

EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: The Judge The Juror
• All songs written by: The Judge The Juror
• Produced by: The Judge The Juror
• Mixed by: Alpha Core Studios
• Mastered by: Alpha Core Studios
• EP Artwork by: Scotty Oakes
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP and Live Band Line Up:
Scotty Oakes – Guitar
David Frontenac – Vocals / Synth
Merrick Fenton – Bass
Nick Burpee – Drums
Blaise Marsh – Guitar

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About The EP Artwork:

A painted psychedelic interpretation of the human mind.

About The EP:

This EP is conceptual around the idea of how we as humans are cursed with having a primitive mind in a modern world, and the dichotomy of this reality.

Track by Track:

1. “Your Vice is a Locked Door” – punishing and unrelenting musically, a reflection of what the algorithmic social media landscape is doing to our humanity. Commoditizing us while dividing us and sublimating our base instincts.

2. “Helciconian Optivisior” – the song creates a mesmerizing, fast-paced assault of sonic force, helping to underpin the lyrical. The idea of being trapped behind viewing the world through red lenses, while trying to break through to some sense of true human connection.

3. “HYPERCUBE (Unfolding)” – jarring yet entrancing, techy-death that feels like it might have come from outer space. An exploration of human emotion and how it doesn’t always work in our best interests. Reflecting the internal battles we have within us that create a mental push and pull, which is being exploited by the “powers-that-be” of our society.

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FUN FACTS:

1. We made up a genre (PSYDEATHTECHPROG) to be both descriptive of our unique sound, and a tongue-in-cheek joke about how niche metal has become (“it’s not death metal, it’s blackened tech sludge!” 🡨 We’ve all heard something like this, lol).

2. Merrick has been playing bagpipes with a Scottish Highlands band since the age of 5, and we plan to have a bagpipe feature on our next EP.

3. We’re going on our second-ever tour starting Aug 21, 2025, with The Hallowed Catharsis and Plague Doctor, and we plan to be on the road even more in 2026.

4. David introduced the synth element to the band in late 2023, and it has now become part of our signature sound. He always comes up with unique/weird synth tones because he is equally weird.

5. One time, while on the road with our friends Kelevra, we found out their guitarist, Brett, was feeling under the weather, so we went to the local pharmacy, made him a care package, and presented it to him at the next venue. This was all video documented and can be viewed on our social media.

L-R: Blaise Marsh (Guitar), David Frontenac (Vocals / Synth), Scotty Oakes (Guitar), Nick Burpee (Drums), Merrick Fenton (Bass)

Photo Credit – Agnes Benson

Amidst the vast landscape of tedious and semantic metal subgenres, The Judge The Juror emerges to carve out the latest niche: PSYDEATHTECHPROG.

Combining technical metal riffage, intricate drum grooves, and experimental synthesis elements to dazzle the mind, along with a blistering high-energy live presence, The Judge The Juror is making moves to solidify themselves as a leader in Western Canadian Metal experimenters.

Discography:
2025 – Primitive Minds – EP
2024 – Harmony in Discord – EP

Shared Stage with: Alleageon, Art of Attrition, Beguiler, Into Enternity, Kelevra, Opal in Sky, Forsaken Rite, Age of Ashes, Our Last Crusade, Victoria Lies, Floodgate, Supermodel Taxidermy

Tours and Festivals:
2025 (Upcoming Aug 21) – Insanity in the Interior Tour w/ The Hallowed Catharsis and Plague Doctor
2025 – Alternative Waves Music Festival – Medicine Hat, AB
2024 – Party in the Park – Ft McMurray, AB
2024 – May Long Mini Tour – Edmonton, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Calgary

0 EPK – Deadwood – Rituals of a Dying Light (2026) (Innerstrength Records)

October 28, 2025
by Asher
· Deadwood · EPKs

EPK – Deadwood – Rituals of a Dying Light (2026) (Innerstrength Records)

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

“For fans of Meshuggah and Whitechapel, this EP is the darkest Deadwood has to date. We are very proud of it, and it is a big step in the next chapter of the band. It was all recorded and mixed at EMNT studios, and came out amazing. Lyrically about horror and real-life stories, it gives a bleak and heavy listening experience” – Deadwood

For fans of Whitechapel, Despised Icon, Meshuggah, Chelsea Grin, Thy Art Is Murder

Band: Deadwood
EP Title: Rituals of a Dying Light
EP Release Date: January 9, 2026
Label: Innerstrength Records
Genre: Deathcore
Location, Montreal, QC, Canada

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“If you ever wondered what Al Swearengen might listen to if he was living in modern times, here’s your answer, c*********. Montreal’s Deadwood have been around town for a decade now, and pride themselves on evolving into a more savage animal with each release. In December, 2022, they released Inhuman, an EP that is hell bent on making deathcore brutal again.” – Metal Sucks: Deathcore in the North – 10 Canadian Deathcore Bands

Band: Deadwood
EP Title: Rituals of a Dying Light
EP Release Date: January 9, 2026
Label: Innerstrength Records
Genre: Deathcore
Location, Montreal, QC, Canada

Track Listing:
1. Tales of Massacre – (2:48)
2. Heretic – (4:22)
3. Thirst for Blood – (2:49)
4. Whispers of Death – (4:06)
5. Echoes of the Fallen – (3:35)

EP Credits:
All songs performed by Deadwood
All songs written by Deadwood
Produced-Mixed-Mastered at EMNT studios
Album Artwork by Noah Zark

Album Lineup
Fred Element – Guitar
Stephane Filion – Guitar
Charles-Etienne Lafrance – Drums
Martin Demontigny – Vocals

Live Lineup
Fred Element – Guitar
Stephane Filion – Guitar
Charles-Etienne Lafrance – Drums
Derek Heynekamp – Vocals

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About The EP Artwork:

It’s a dark piece that lets you make your own thoughts on it, while giving a dark and creepy vibe.

About the EP as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)

This is a concept EP; lyrically, all the songs are horror stories inspired by real events or urban legends. The goal with this one was to make the band go in a darker direction. Musically, we wanted to become more extreme, faster, and heavier. It is the first time we do solos and have lots of lead guitar sections, bringing a new dimension to our sound. The songs are catchier, and we spent more time on the songwriting for this release. It is a step in our next direction and a taste of things to come.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)

1. Tales of Massacre is a song about the Salem witch trials. We wanted to dive into real events and real-life horrors. It gives the song a dark and creepy atmosphere on top of the brutality. The song is a step in our next direction, more brutal, aggressive, and technical. It has faster parts, but also the groove and the heavy parts that people know us for.

2. Heretic was the first single of the Ep. Inspired both by true events and urban legends, this song is about a nun possessed by the devil. It features a dark atmosphere, slow and heavy riffs, and tasty solos. It is the song we chose for the music video, and it was the first of the EP to be performed live

3. Thirst for Blood is also lyrically about horror. Thirst for Blood is another brutal song that adds a catchy chorus and punk-inspired drum beats to the EP. Fast and catchy, this song about vampires is a guaranteed earworm

4. Whisper of Death continues the theme of horror; this one is all about Jack the Ripper. Being a true story adds to the creepy vibe of the EP. Being slower and more groove-oriented, it is one of the most unique and different songs on the EP, while still keeping the same atmosphere going.

5. Echoes of the Fallen is the last song on the EP and the only instrumental. Dark and catchy, it has many guitar leads and solos, without forgetting about the heavy riffs. A great way to end the EP.

Left to Right: Fred Element (Guitar), Charles Etienne Lafrance (Drums), Stephane Filion (Guitar), Derek Heynekamp (Vocals)

Photo Credit – Fred Element

Deadwood, formed by Fred Element in Montreal, Canada, in September 2020, is a band that uniquely blends death metal and hardcore to create a modern deathcore sound. Known for their heavy music and dark lyrics, their motto is “Make Deathcore Angry Again.” The band aims to evoke terror and fear through their music, ensuring their performances are unforgettable and never content with a quiet crowd.

In early 2022, Deadwood recorded their first demo, “Nemesis,” followed by “InHuman in 2023, which was later released on all music platforms. They have since released singles like “Djinn’s Pits”, “Straightblade,” and “Heretic,”.

By November 2024, the band welcomed Steph Filion as their new lead guitarist, replacing Sébastien Bélanger, and brought a new level of brutality and technicality. Martin Demontigny joined as a vocalist for a short time. Charles-Etienne Lafrance completed the lineup as the new drummer, replacing Louis-Philippe Dumoulin, who left due to health issues, and Sam Matt, formerly bassist, leaves the band and will not be replaced.

In June 2024, they signed with EMG (Extreme Management Group) and recorded a new EP, “Rituals of a Dying Light,” featuring five new songs. They also produced a music video for the song “Heretic” to support the EP’s release.

Since then, Deadwood has performed at numerous shows and festivals, sharing the stage with local and international acts like Humanity’s Last Breath, Born of Osiris, Traitors, Upon a Burning Body, and many more. They toured Japan and the USA, performing at the Inkarceration Festival in Mansfield, Ohio, and are set to add Europe to the list.

Deadwood distinguishes itself in the metal scene with its brutal sound, creating an unforgettable auditory experience. Their music caters to enthusiastic metalheads who crave pure brutality and violence. The band is committed to professionalism and giving their all in every performance, embodying determination and passion.

With their latest signing to Innerstrength Records for the release of their debut EP “Rituals of a Dying Light” on January 9, 2026, the coming year promises to be busy for Deadwood.

0 EPK – Shores of Null Split album with Convocation – Latitudes of Sorrow (2025) (Everlasting Spew Records)

October 22, 2025
by Asher
· EPKs · Shores of Null (Spikerot Records)

EPK – Shores of Null Split album with Convocation – Latitudes of Sorrow (2025) (Everlasting Spew Records)

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

“Combining all the various expressions of doom and assembling one of the most grievous and heavy splits you will have the chance to face for years, SHORES OF NULL and CONVOCATION have conjured to release exclusive brand new tracks together in a meaty split that will finally make all your summers end!”

For fans of Katatonia, Paradise Lost, Evoken, Esoteric

Everlastingspew.com | Facebook.com/everlastingspew | Instagram.com/everlastingspew | X.com/EverlastingSpew | Youtube.com/c/EverlastingSpewRecords

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Album countdown and pre-save: https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/79oGZH6MpwHGsTTmnLKo8D

Pre-Save / Pre-Add our single 𝘼𝙣 𝙀𝙖𝙨𝙮 𝙒𝙖𝙮 on your favorite streaming platform (Out Oct 22):

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Pre-Order:

Physical: https://bit.ly/42PbNY8

Digital: https://everlastingspew.bandcamp.com/album/latitudes-of-sorrow

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Track Listing:
1. Shores Of Null – An Easy Way
2. Shores Of Null – The White Wound
3. Shores Of Null – The Year Without Summer
4. Convocation – Abaddon’s Shadow
5. Convocation – Empty Room
Split Album Length:

Split Album Credits (for the Shores Of Null side only):
• All songs performed by: Shores Of Null
• All songs written by: Raffaele Colace, Gabriele Giaccari, Davide Straccione
• Produced by: Shores Of Null and Marco “Cinghio” Mastrobuono
• Mixed by: Marco “Cinghio” Mastrobuono at Bloom Recording Studios, Rome
• Mastered by: Marco “Cinghio” Mastrobuono at Bloom Recording Studios, Rome
• Album Artwork by: Lauri Laaksonen (Convocation)

Convocation‘s side of the split was recorded and mixed at The Desolate Dungeon, and mastered at Trollhouse Audio. Lauri Laaksonen created the cover art for the split, with layout by Giorgio Spevo. Split mastering and vinyl mastering was done by Carlo Altobelli at Toxic Basement.

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About The Split Album Artwork of “Latitudes of Sorrow”:

The artwork for ‘Latitudes of Sorrow’ was created by LL of Convocation. The cover portrays someone who has either left or remains as a haunted, spectral presence in a vast, lonely, void-like space. The empty chair is a powerful image that evokes presence in absence.

About the split album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

Speaking on behalf of both bands, ‘Latitudes Of Sorrow’ combines doom-laden heaviness with haunting, melancholic atmospheres, creating vast, introspective spaces where absence, mortality, and inner turmoil resonate. It shows two different faces of doom metal that complement each other.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. An Easy Way
It is the song that opens the split, and it is the most straightforward of all our songs in there. It has a dual nature: on the one hand, it’s quite catchy and memorable; on the other, it retains a deep inextinguishable darkness that leaves very little room for hope. Lyrically, it deals with depression and the inner struggle, as well as the temptation to surrender when everything seems utterly bleak. It is a reflection on human frailty that can lead to self-destruction.

2. The White Wound
This song was inspired by the avalanche that struck Hotel Rigopiano on January 18, 2017, in the Central Italian region of Abruzzo, near where I grew up. Imagine 120.000 tons of snow coming down from the mountain at the speed of 100 km/h and destroying everything on its way. 29 people died and only 11 survived. Musically, it blends doom-and-gloom passages with sudden blackened blastbeats, reflecting the unpredictable violence of nature. Lyrically, the song meditates on grief, loss, and the anger over the negligence that allowed the tragedy to happen, leaving lasting emotional scars.

3. The Year Without Summer
Browsing the web for catastrophic events, I came across an unprecedented volcanic eruption that took place in 1816 in modern-day Indonesia, which triggered devastating consequences. Sunlight was obscured, temperatures plummeted, and the world faced famine, floods, and epidemics. The song captures the fear, uncertainty, and despair of that time, exploring both the material devastation and the inner turmoil of those who lived through it. It’s a meditation on fragility, loss, and the inescapable force of nature. It features MN of Convocation of growls.

Shores of Null stand out from their contemporaries with their ability to blend seemingly disparate elements into their sound, overwhelmingly heavy and soothing at the same time: blackened aggression stands alongside gothic-doom sections without either sounding out of place. Their music can be both melancholic and majestic, made of chorale-like guitar textures across the instrument’s entire range, sustained by a powerful rhythmic section and punctuated by a refined mixture of clean and growled vocals, along with extensive use of pleasing vocal harmonies which have become the band’s trademark through the years.

The Rome-based metal band has been an unwavering presence within the metal underground since their musical outset in 2013, churning out a series of impressive records: the melodic and somber Quiescence (Candlelight, 2014), the darker and more complex Black Drapes For Tomorrow (Candlelight/Spinefarm, 2017), and the ambitious Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying) (Spikerot Records, 2020), a 38-minute long doom manifesto that sees guest appearances of the doom-titans Mikko Kotamäki (Swallow The Sun) and Thomas A.G. Jensen (Saturnus), along with the angelic voice of Elisabetta Marchetti (Inno).

Shores Of Null’s fourth album, The Loss Of Beauty, released in March 2023, was hailed as one of the best albums of the year within the genre. The band supported the release with an extensive EU/UK tour alongside Swallow The Sun, Draconian, and Avatarium, followed by standout performances at major festivals like Hellfest, Rock Imperium, and 70000 Tons Of Metal, among others, further solidifying their status as one of the rising forces in the metal scene.

In 2025, Shores of Null released Beauty over Europe, a powerful live album capturing the raw energy and emotional depth of their performances across the continent. The release serves as a testament to the band’s commanding stage presence and the resonance of their music with audiences worldwide. Looking ahead, the band is set to unveil Latitudes of Sorrow, a highly anticipated split album with Finnish funeral doom masters Convocation, promising a profound exploration of grief, atmosphere, and sonic weight.

0 EPK – Brocarde – Pandora’s Box (single) (2025)

October 22, 2025
by Asher
· Brocarde · EPKs

EPK – Brocarde – Pandora’s Box (single) (2025)

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

“Pandora’s Box is essentially a fight song—it’s sarcastic as hell. At its core, it’s about being misunderstood,” Brocarde explains. “So often, I feel misrepresented, and this song channels that frustration into something fierce and empowering.” – Brocarde explains.

“It’s about perception—how others see you, and how that often conflicts with your truth. In a world driven by social media, we’ve all become clickbait, and things are so easily twisted or misread.”

“The Puppet master is everyone and no one. It’s that figurehead of control—whoever or whatever that may be. In the video, I’m literally playing into its hands and becoming my own self-fulfilling prophecy. When I first wrote it, it was aimed more specifically at certain people in my life, but over time, it evolved. We all have our own Puppet Masters. We’ve all felt misunderstood. I hope it resonates with people and gives them strength.”

Brocarde continues, “There’s something powerful about the image of a doll—picture-perfect on the surface, but hauntingly silent underneath. And let’s face it, most dolls are terrifying! There’s a recurring theme in my recent releases around identity. It’s something I’ve struggled with, and still do.”

Band: Brocarde
Single: Pandora’s Box
Release Date: October 22, 2025
Label: Season One
Distribution: Ditto
Length: 4:04

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“Electrifying, creative new artist…powerful stuff!” – David Coverdale

“I love Brocarde’s very unique style and vibe… she has mass aggression to sweetness & everything inbetween in her voice! The very interesting song arrangements & theatrical segments make the whole package a dynamic, fun adventure to listen to! I see great things ahead for her!” – Ray Luzier from Korn

Band: Brocarde
Single: Pandora’s Box
Release Date: October 22, 2025
Label: Season One
Distribution: Ditto
Length: 4:04

Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Brocarde
• All songs written by: Brocarde
• Produced by: Chris Collier
• Mixed by: Chris Collier
• Mastered by: Chris Collier
• Album Artwork by: Brocarde
• Video Directed by: Brocarde

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FUN FACTS – STORY ANGLES:

1. Brocarde had a dramatic supernatural encounter a few years ago that saw her marry (and divorce) a ghost. This encounter has left her with the ability to see and communicate with dead people.

2. Brocarde now travels the world, visiting haunted locations for her website brocarde.com. She also has her own newspaper column with British newspaper The Daily Star, where she showcases her Terrifying Travels.

3. Brocarde has worked with Download Festival on a ghost hunt at the festival site; her investigation showed evidence of two ghosts from the Georgian era being present on-site.

4. Brocarde was invited to Wacken Open Air to perform a seance to connect with Lemmy from Wacken, where she spotted his apparition on horseback, eating a slice of pizza.

5. Brocarde has interviewed several bands, including Floor Hansen from Nightwish and Dani from Cradle of Filth.

Brocarde is the creator of an enchanting world where dark, haunting aesthetics meet passion-fuelled lyrics and design. Brocarde is a dynamic storyteller who marries both music and fashion in an orchestral explosion, designed to make the ears and eyes bleed. A one-woman horror story, if centuries aligned, Brocarde could almost be the secret lovechild of Edgar Allan Poe and Sylvia Plath.

In what could only be described as an effervescent melting pot, Brocarde’s bubbling cauldron is peppered with hints of Little House on the Prairie, and seasoned with remnants of the Addams family values: she’s an all-consuming artist who’s not for the faint-hearted.

Brocarde arrived on the music scene in 2019, presenting her debut single Last Supper. With its biblical relatability and an army of sinister pigs, the music video depicted a twisted fairy tale that whetted the appetite of her loyal supporters. She was hailed as “One to Watch” by Planet Rock Magazine and secured airplay on Kerrang!, Planet Rock, and BBC Introducing.

Since then, Brocarde has gone on to attract the praise of some of rock music’s biggest stars, with Whitesnake’s David Coverdale hailing her as an “electrifying, creative new artist” and describing her as “powerful stuff!” Brocarde’s follow-up single, Love Me ’Til I’m Beautiful, featured drums by Korn’s Ray Luzier. Ray praised Brocarde’s unique vocal style and was enthralled by her ability to capture extreme sweetness and mass aggression in her voice. He described her writing as a dynamic, theatrical adventure and hailed her as a future star.

As someone who’s hugely motivated by the creative process, Brocarde is truly alive when creating – she’s been quoted as crediting songwriting as the thing that got her through some of her darkest, most chaotic moments. As an adolescent, she struggled with fitting in and finding her place in the world, so she used to hide in the woods at school and write lyrics and poems to escape to an alternative dimension. As an adult, the skill still serves her as an outlet for her deepest, darkest, unspoken thoughts.

Speaking of the unspoken, recently Brocarde experienced life outside of our dimension when she found herself being introduced to the spirit world. One dark, stormy night when she was struggling to sleep, Brocarde was visited by Edwardo, the ghost of a Victorian soldier. Edwardo wooed Brocarde, and after a short whirlwind romance, the couple tied the knot on Halloween 2022. On the wedding morning, Brocarde made her second appearance on ITV’s This Morning, this time with her groom Edwardo, who scared Holly Willoughby with his haunting presence. Brocarde dedicated her song “Haunted” to her future husband and walked down the aisle to the spooky orchestral serenade. Her wedding ceremony was televised and appeared on an episode of Say Yes To The Dress with Tan France. The marriage was turbulent, Edwardo the ghost, continued to act like a free spirit and was endlessly untameable. After seeking marriage guidance from a spiritual medium, Brocarde concluded that after six short months of marriage it was time to call in an exorcist and banish her husband forever. Their romance went down in flames, and Brocarde released her menacing divorce song “Just Another Anthem” to mark the beginning of her next chapter…

Brocarde marked the start of single life with an appearance on First Dates on Channel 4.

It took a long time for Brocarde to break Edwardo’s spiritual attachment to her, and there were times when Brocarde never wanted to see a ghost again.

However, after delving into the world of mediumship and spirituality, Brocarde recognised that she had a gift for connecting with the dead and realised that once you marry a ghost, life doesn’t just return to “normal”.

Since her spiritual awakening, Brocarde has dedicated her time to learning and educating people about the paranormal world. She has travelled the world and conducted paranormal investigations in some of the world’s most haunted and terrifying locations. Brocarde has come face to face with the ghosts of malevolent hangmen, murderers, and outlaws, and she has even entered a coven of powerful witches to learn witchcraft, spells and magic.

Last year, Brocarde’s world of horror and music collided when she was invited to do a Ghost Hunt at Download Festival, taking to the Avalanche Stage in the dead of night she came face to face with some headbanging spirits who were waiting in the arena to catch a glimpse of Busted. Fresh off the Download Stage, she travelled to Germany to conduct a special seance in memory of Lemmy from Motörhead at Wacken Open Air. Festival season was a whirlwind for Brocarde, and she interviewed some of the World’s most profile rock bands, she also hosted interviews from the black carpet at the Metal Hammer Awards in Berlin.

2026 marks the launch of Brocarde’s debut album, after ten years in the making. She is set to share some of her most heartfelt songs, a musical story book of colourful emotions and experiences that have made her the woman she is today.

Discography:
2019 – Last Supper
2022 – Haunted
2022 – Haunted (The Bare Bones)
2023 – Just Another Anthem
2025 – Identity Theft
2025 – Last Supper (Reheated Radio)
2025 – Feed My Soul ft. Ray Luzier
2025 – Pandora’s Box

0 EPK – Aittala – Ill-Gotten Gains (2025) (Exitus Stratagem Records)

October 17, 2025
by Asher
· Aittala (Exitus Stratagem Records) · EPKs

EPK – Aittala – Ill-Gotten Gains (2025) (Exitus Stratagem Records)

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

“‘Ill-Gotten Gains is an EP of 5 brand new Aittala songs, each having its own feel but bound together by the unique Aittala sound that sets them apart from their contemporaries.”

For fans of Mastodon, Eyehate God, Baroness, Crowbar, Katatonia

Aittala.bandcamp.com | Apple Music | Spotify

EP =pre-save – https://hypeddit.com/aittala/illgottengains

Single – Isolation – pre-save – https://hypeddit.com/aittala/isolation

Band Name: Aittala
Release Title: Ill-Gotten Gains
Label: Exitus Stratagem Records
Release Date: November 21, 2025
Genre Description: Eclectic Doom
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

“Bookended by “Machines (Prologue)” and “Machines (Epilogue)”, the album’s structure feels like a full-circle journey. One that captures the essence of the band’s evolution. The blend of storytelling and heavy music makes it clear why these tracks were worth bringing back. With Machines, Aittala doesn’t just revisit the past. They make it hit harder than ever.” – Amplify The Noise (2025 – Machines EP)

“Captivatingly versatile, genre-connecting with plenty of attitude. An intensely powerful and emotionally captivating Electric Doom/Heavy/Power HouseTrip that is excellent at combining expansive melodies and atmospheric melancholic heavy touch. 8/10” – FFM-Rock (2025 – Machines EP)

“A pure blast of good tunes flying around for life. A retro llike cover artwork, it matches it all. The atmosphere and the old tunes still ringing after so many years like it was yesterday. A very good album to own with pleasure. Aittala is here to stay, get your dose of good tunes 100/100.” – The Metal Mag (2025 – Machines EP)

“Eric Aittala is obviously nostalgic on ‘Machines’. But that in no way means that the sound is frozen in the past. On the contrary, the production is modern and powerful. The individual songs are thus transferred to the here and now. A good album, even if the band is ‘only’ a duo.” – Metalheads Forever Magazine (2025 – Machines EP)

[Download EP Cover | Download EP Lyrics]

Track Listing:
1. Isolation – 4:22
2. Ill Gotten Gains – 4:20
3. Black Listed – 3:35
4. Ever After – 4:29
5. Ashes – 3:50
EP Length: 20:37

EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Aittala
• All songs written by: Aittala
• Produced by: Eric W Aittala and John E Woothen IV
• Mixed by: John E. Woothen IV
• Mastered by: Steven Raets at Sonark Media
• Album Artwork by: Sentient Gateway

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About the EP Artwork:

The album artwork is an updated interpretation of our mascot Frank, which is a cartoon pig head in a pentagram created back in 2014 based on the song ‘Pigs’ from the album ‘Effigy’ (2014).

Frank is the kind of guy who helps acquire ‘Ill-Gotten Gains’ with no questions if you have the cash.

About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

As with all Aittala releases, listeners will hear genre lines blurred using influences of traditional metal, doom, groove, and others to create a cohesive musical experience.

Lyrically, the songs explore themes of creating chaos for personal gain, the consequences for those actions, and the search for redemption.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. Isolation: A doomy track with the heavy guitars complemented by clean guitars and a time signature change, about paying the consequences for decisions that have been made.

2. Ill-Gotten Gains: The songs start with a powerful bouncing 8-string guitar riff that carries the song to the transition to a doomy interlude and conclusion. The lyrics are about creating chaos and exploiting those situations for personal gain.

3. Blacklisted: A groove/sludge-inspired song that is basically the counter to ‘Isolation’ and ‘Ill-Gotten Gains’; seeing through those types of people described in those 2 songs.

4. Ever After: A modern-day metal ‘ballad’ about internal conflict and the search for redemption that may not be there.

5. Ashes: A more traditional heavy metal track with lyrics about someone getting in over their head and dragging others down on the descent.

AITTALA Lineup – Gary ‘Smith’ Zeus (Drums), Eric Aittala (Guitar/Vox)

The music of AITTALA (pronounced ‘EYE-tah-la’) crosses many metal genres; it’s hard to put it into just one category. The sound infuses elements of classic heavy metal, doom, progressive, power, thrash, and hard rock with lyrics drawing inspiration from the darker side of the human condition. The AITTALA sound has been cited for being unique, which is no easy feat in the metal genre.

The first incarnation of AITTALA was formed in 1991 while Eric was living in the Netherlands. With fellow American Tim on vocals and Dutch bandmates Ed (drums) and Jon (bass), the band became a staple of the Dutch metal scene.

With the release of the 3-song EP ‘Selling Heaven’ in the summer of 1993, AITTALA opened for such bands as THE GATHERING and SADIST.

Unfortunately, as the demo started to create a buzz in the underground European metal scene, Eric had to return to the US and disbanded AITTALA.

In 2008, the time was right to resurrect AITTALA. From 2009 to 2022, AITTALA released 6 full-length albums: ‘Bed of Thorns’ (2009), ‘Haunt Your Flesh’ (2011), ‘Effigy’ (2014), ‘American Nightmare’ (2016), ‘False Pretenses’ (2019), ‘Live to Regret (2022) & Machines (EP 2025).

Each release showcases a natural progression of songwriting and lyrical content but retaining the core AITTALA sound and evolving it.

The current lineup of AITTALA consists of Eric Aittala on guitars/vocals and Gary ‘Zeus’ Smith (THE FIFTH, ex-MR BLACKWELL) on drums. They continue to write, record and tour to bring AITTALA to the masses.

0 EPK – Liminal Spirit – Unwell (2025)

October 8, 2025
by Asher
· EPKs · Liminal Spirit

EPK – Liminal Spirit – Unwell (2025)

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

“My goal with this record is to explore ideas that represent some of my greatest fears. Given my previous experience in nursing homes from a former job, I can tell you they are the most miserable places on Earth, and I would hate to spend my final days there. I also couldn’t imagine the loss of my own faculties and have a lingering fear of spiritual judgment when passing on to the next plane.” – Liminal Spirit

For fans of Skepticism, Jesu, Confessor, Cynic, Anata

Band: Liminal Spirit
EP Title: Unwell
Release Date: October 31, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Genre: Doom Metal with Cinematic Storytelling
Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA

Facebook.com/people/Liminal-Spirit/61575618106702/ | Instagram.com/liminal_spirit_mke

Liminalspirit.bandcamp.com | Spotify

“The title track from this latest concept EP – being released on Halloween – from Milwaukee-based multi-instrumentalist Jerry Hauppa is an appropriately unsettling exploration of themes such as memory, guilt and spiritual reckoning delivered via a fusion of progressive doom metal with avant-garde narrative techniques, crafting what the composer and musician describes as “seance music”, a genre-defying sonic ritual meant to stir movement between spiritual realms:” – THE ÜBER RÖCK SINGLES CLUB DAILY PICK – LIMINAL SPIRIT (Oct 11, 2025)

“It’s dense. It’s dark. It demands your full attention. But give it that, and you’ll walk away changed—or at least slightly disturbed. Fans of Skepticism, Kayo Dot, or anyone who enjoys having their psyche gently disassembled: this one’s for you.”- Metalpapyjeff

[Download EP Cover | Download EP Lyrics]

Band: Liminal Spirit

EP Title: Unwell

Release Date: October 31, 2025

Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Admittance (5:27)
2. Unwell (6:52) (single)
3. Visiting Day (8:01)
4. EOLC (8:26)
5. A Better Place (5:42) (single)

EP Credits:
All songs written, performed, produced, and mixed by Jerry Hauppa.
Mastered by Jeff Wojtysiak at Spiral Sound Mastering

Lineup:
Jerry Hauppa – Guitar, microtonal guitar, bass, violin, synth, vocoder, drum programming

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About the EP Artwork:

The artwork shows the first-person perspective of the main character, Phillip, an elderly dementia patient confined in a nursing home, who is haunted by the spirits of two young children.

About The EP – LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY:

The album starts with the main character, Phillip, being admitted into a nursing home by his two children, Jonathon and Madeline. Phillip is aware that his memory and body are failing, and hopes he was a good enough man to have a rewarding afterlife. He is haunted by the spirits of two children who claim he murdered them years ago. Phillip recalls nothing of the events and doesn’t believe he could do such a thing. During the climax of the record, Phillip is killed by the vengeful spirits, then is cast into hell in the epilogue of the record. The music on the record reflects the uncertainty and horror Phillip feels along the way, and there are multiple calls back to an old song, “Welcome to My World,” by Jim Reeves, that anchor the themes of possession felt through the release.

Track By Track – LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY:

1. Admittance- Phillip is admitted into the nursing home by his children, Jonathon and Madeline. The song feels clean and jazz-inspired, then ends with Jonathon playing Phillip’s favorite song, “Welcome to My World,” to comfort him.

2. Unwell- Phillip ruminates on his own character and loneliness, not knowing who he is or what events contributed to his life. The music is disjointed to reflect his mental state, composed on microtonal guitars to create an alien feeling. The sound is more distorted than on “Admittance,” and the level of distortion increases with each subsequent track, leading to the album’s climax and epilogue.

3. Visiting Day- Phillip longs for a visit from his children, who checked him into the nursing home, but instead is visited by the ghosts of two children who claim that he was responsible for their deaths years ago. The music shifts to reflect a sinister presence. They tell him they will return in three days and that he is to repent in the meantime, but he has no recollections of the actions of which they speak.

4. EOLC- The vengeful ghosts return after three days and make Phillip relive the events of their deaths at his hands. He is physically tortured and killed by them, as the music becomes more sinister and violent.

5. A Better Place- Phillip passes into a purgatory where he is judged for his actions, and ultimately cast into hell. The music shifts to reflect the environment as evil, oppressive, and hopeless. The descent into hell is mimicked with a chromatic descending passage.

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FUN FACTS:

Three of the five tracks are composed and performed on a microtonal guitar, which gives the songs a foreboding and alien sound that helps flesh out the themes.

Jerry Hauppa – Guitars, Vocals, Bass, Drum Programming, Synthesizer

Liminal Spirit is a solo project by Milwaukee-based multi-instrumentalist Jerry Hauppa (also known for his work with Deorbit), known for his progressive doom/avant-garde metal and “seance music” designed to channel spiritual passage. He returns in 2025 with his third EP since his self-titled debut in 2023.

Titled “Unwell,” this five-track EP delves into haunting themes of memory, guilt, and spiritual confrontation. By blending progressive doom metal with experimental storytelling, Hauppa conjures what he calls “seance music”, a boundary-pushing sonic ritual designed to evoke shifts between spiritual dimensions. Enhancing its spectral and unsettling aura, three of the tracks feature microtonal guitar work, imbuing the EP with a unique dissonance and ghostly resonance.

“My goal with this record is to explore ideas that represent some of my greatest fears. Having worked in nursing homes, I’ve seen firsthand how miserable they can be. The thought of losing my faculties and facing spiritual judgment terrifies me—and that’s what I wanted to capture,” says Hauppa.

For fans of Skepticism, Jesu, Confessor, Cynic, and Anata, “Unwell” will be available on all major streaming platforms on October 31st, 2025.

Discography:
2024-Liminal Spirit EP
2025-Pathways EP
2025-Unwell EP

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