Category: EPKs

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

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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

Spotify

“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

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“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

0 EPK – Lunar – Mechanical Animals (single) (2025)

October 1, 2025
by Asher
· EPKs · Lunar

EPK – Lunar – Mechanical Animals (single) (2025)

For fans of Opeth, Caligula’s Horse, Haken, Tool, Porcupine Tree, Ayreon

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Lunarbandofficial.bandcamp.com | Spotify | Apple Music

Band: Lunar
Single Title: Mechanical Animals
Single Length:
Release Date: September 12, 2025
Label: Saibot Reigns Records

Based out of Sacramento, CA, LUNAR is a progressive metal band formed in 2013 when longtime friends Alex Bosson (drums & percussion) and Ryan Erwin (guitars & vocals) decided to get together and write the style of music that was always in their hearts; genre defiant and free of restrictive influence. With the addition of Danny Stevenson (keyboards) the trio recorded their first EP, “Provenance,” in the Winter of 2014.

Shortly after that, Danny parted ways with the band. Ryan and Alex added on Ryan Price (bass), Chandler Mogel (clean vocals) and Brian Lewis (growl vocals) and released their first full-length album, “Theogony,” through Divebomb Records in 2017.

Not long after the debut’s release, Ryan Erwin, sadly, passed away. After some internal turmoil, Alex decided to take the grief and write an album surrounding it. Bringing on Balmore Lemus on guitar to replace Erwin, the band then released the 2nd album, “Eidolon.”

With the addition of Alex Nasla (keyboards), and after a lengthy self recording process due to COVID lockdowns; the band released their 3rd full-length album, “The Illusionist,” in 2023. This album marked a huge leap forward in the band’s sound, being mastered by the legendary Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios. The album received high praise, including perfect 10/10 reviews, and was referred to as “The BLACKWATER PARK or SCENES FROM A MEMORY of the 2020’s.”

In January 2025, the band released their latest effort; “Tempora Mutantur.” An album surrounding the concept of the passing of time. Once again, the album was received with overwhelming positivity, being called “perfect” and “the first must-have of 2025.”

With a more solidified lineup and the success of recent albums, LUNAR is finally ready to take this formerly studio-only project to the stages! Making their live debut in Vancouver at the HYPERSPACE METAL FESTIVAL, and booking more festival appearances for 2026, the band looks forward to performing and spreading their music around the world!

LINEUP:
RHYTHM GUITAR: Jason Ashcraft
DRUMS: Alex Bosson
GROWL VOCALS: Brian Lewis
LEAD VOCALS: Chandler Mogel
LEAD GUITAR: Jordan Price
BASS: Ryan Price
KEYBOARDS: Anthony Stahl

0 EPK – Dawn Vally – Graves (single) (2025)

October 1, 2025
by Asher
· Dawn Vally · EPKs

EPK – Dawn Vally – Graves (single) (2025)

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

For fans of Parkway Drive, Lamb Of God, Cancer Bats, Volumes, Of Mice And Men

All Links: https://linktr.ee/Dawn_Vally

Single pre-save – https://ampl.ink/ezq3P

Apple Music | Spotify

[Download Single Cover | Download Single Lyrics]

Band: Dawn Vally
Single Title: Graves
Release Date: October 4, 2025
Distribution: IndiePool
Length: 2:45
Genres: Metalcore
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Single Credits:
• performed by: Dawn Vally
• written by: Dawn Vally
• Produced by: Eli Heineman
• Mixed by: Eli Heineman
• Mastered by: Eli Heineman
• Single Artwork: Eightfold Visuals
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Band Line Up:
Vocals – Zac Emmons
Bass – Jeff Bartolo
Guitar – Antonio Bratta
Drums – Joe Bartolo

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About The Single Artwork:

Single art was done by Paul Padgett of Eightfold Visuals. It’s a jailhouse setting with horror-esque vibes, which we felt was necessary for a song like Graves.

About The Single:

Graves is a song about betrayal and the feelings that come with that experience. Musically, it follows a similar style to the previous album, Blueprints of the 416, but we feel it’s our heaviest song yet. Musically, it has high intensity with punishing breakdowns.

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FUN FACTS – STORY ANGLES:

1. A lot of Zac’s lyrics are based on personal experiences. He goes into and relives those emotions to convey the aggression he feels complements metal music so well.

2. With the music, we have been on a mission to challenge ourselves as musicians to take our performances to the next level.

3. Jeff (bass) and Joe (drums) are twins who started the band together.

4. All of Dawn Vally’s music has been produced by Eli Heinamen, the bassist of hardcore band HEAT.

5. Anton is a classically trained guitarist with heavy jazz influence. He also teaches guitar.

6. Zac (vocals) was the guitarist for popular hardcore band Pound Of Flesh

7. Dawn Vally’s first album, “The DVP,” was only available on burned CDs; they wouldn’t drop music online until the Just Please Her album in 2013

L-R: Joe Bartolo (Drums), Antonio Bratta (Guitar), Zac Emmons (Vocals), Jeff Bartolo (Bass)

Photo Credit: Josh Vicente

Formed in 2007 by twin brothers Jeff (bass) and Joe Bartolo (drums), Dawn Vally erupted from the underground with a mission to deliver metalcore that’s unapologetically aggressive, emotionally raw, and sonically punishing. What began as a DIY project—burning CDs of their debut album The DVP before releasing music online in 2013 with Just Please Her—has evolved into one of Canada’s most relentless metalcore acts.

The band’s sound is a collaborative effort, shaped by the diverse musical backgrounds of its members. While metalcore and deathcore are the backbone, influences range from Anton’s jazz guitar finesse to Zac and Joe’s love for classic rock and Jeff’s hardcore roots. This fusion creates a sonic identity that’s both familiar and fearlessly unique.

In early 2025, Dawn Vally welcomed Zac Emmons as their new lead vocalist. Formerly the guitarist of hardcore outfit Pound Of Flesh, Zac left the band in February to pursue vocals. Already close with the group, he joined for a jam session—and things clicked instantly. His emotionally charged lyrics, often drawn from personal experiences, dive into the darker corners of the psyche, giving fans something visceral to connect with.

Their upcoming EP, expected in early 2026, marks the first release with Zac on vocals. Featuring tracks like “Graves” and “Orange,” the record promises 5–6 songs of refined brutality. “Graves,” the second single, is a standout, lyrically drenched in betrayal and musically ferocious. Zac describes writing it by tapping into a dark place in his mind, and the result is the heaviest Dawn Vally song to date. It channels the intensity of their previous album Blueprints of the 416 while pushing their sound to new extremes.

Live, Dawn Vally is a full-throttle experience: punishing breakdowns, wild leads, and a wall of sound that leaves no one standing still. With plans to expand their brand Canada-wide, the band is gearing up for tours both out west and east in the coming year.

Influenced by heavyweights like Whitechapel, Parkway Drive, BMTH, Get The Shot, and Hatebreed, Dawn Vally continues to challenge themselves as musicians, pushing their performances and songwriting to the next level.

Discography:
2025 – Graves (single)
2025 – Orange (single)
2024 – Blueprints Of The 416 (EP)
2017 – Still Bleeding (EP)
2015 – Bleed Through Your Ears (single)
2013 – Just Pleaser (Album)

Shared Stage with: MyChildrenMyBride, BrokeNCYDE, The Bunny The Bear, Cryptopsy, Bodysnatcher

Tours and Festivals:
Carter Brown Memorial Fest(Newmarket, ON) 2025
Laura-Palooza 2025 (Toronto, ON)
WalterFest 2024 & 2025 (Toronto, ON)
Road To Arby’s Tour (2023)
Weekend Slaughter Tour (2025)

Artist endorsements:
Collision Drumsticks. Soultone Cymbals. InTune Guitar Picks.

0 EPK – Discovery Through Torment – Telesynthetic Rebirth (2025)

September 30, 2025
by Asher
· Discovery Through Torment · EPKs

EPK – Discovery Through Torment – Telesynthetic Rebirth (2025)

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

“We are confident that fans will appreciate our more intense dive into Sci-Fi, storytelling, and even atmospheric vibes, while still keeping the brutality and the breakdowns as violent as we can. We feel this is a much more mature material, and we are super proud of it. We aim to deliver a punchy, no-frills, and highly effective listening experience that hits just as hard as a full front-to-back spin as it does when singles are dropped into a playlist. As the band’s first release as a five-piece, it reflects a higher degree of collaboration, resulting in tighter, more dynamic songwriting. It also marks the vocalist’s first dive into a narrative-driven, fictional lyrical approach, pulling listeners into a vivid, game-inspired storyline of divine collapse, human abduction, and engineered conquest.” – Discovery Through Torment

For fans of Abominable Putridity, Carnifex, Mental Cruelty, Lorna Shore

Band: Discovery Through Torment
Album Title: Telesynthetic Rebirth
Release Date: December 5, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Location: Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, Canada
Genre: Slam/Deathcore

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“Discovery Through Torment ont ouvert la soirée avec leur interprétation de pièce Slam/Deathcore. On a été servie avec des Breakdowns crasseux et des grooves de cavernes. Musiciens talentueux et un chanteur qui contrôle très bien les tonalités de haut à très gras. En fait, c’est bien Alex Desroches qui est aussi chanteur de Ignominy. Leur setlist est disponible sur Spotify

Discovery Through Torment opened the evening with their rendition of slam/deathcore tracks. We were treated to grimy breakdowns and cavern grooves. Talented musicians and a singer who masters the tones from high to very fat. In fact, it’s Alex Desroches who is also the singer of Ignominy. Their setlist is available on Spotify” – Ondes Chocs (Kaboom Fest @ Foufounes Électriques, Mtl – September 29 and 30, 2023)

[Download Album Cover | Download Album Lyrics]

Track Listing:
1. Dethronement – (4:36)
2. Arcane Inception – (3:40)
3. Veil Unferling – (4:29)
4. Lesions – (3:35)
5. First Encounter Assault Regiment – (4:19)
Album Length – (20:39)

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Discovery Through Torment
• All songs written by: Discovery Through Torment
• Produced by: Discovery Through Torment
• Mixed by: Maxime Lacroix of House of Gain Studio
• Mastered by: Maxime Lacroix of House of Gain Studio
• Album Artwork by: Mark Erskine of Erskine Designs
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album Band Line Up:
Charles-Étienne Lafrance – Drums
Samuel Fortin – Guitar
Frédéric Ricard – Guitar
Alexandre Desroche – Vocal
Alexis Lafrance – Bass

Live Band Line Up:
Charles-Étienne Lafrance – Drum
Samuel Fortin – Guitar
Frédéric Ricard – Guitar
Alexandre Desroche – Vocals

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About The Album Artwork:

The artwork serves as an ominous portrait of the EP’s unfolding narrative. Its novel-like qualities mirror the grandeur of both the sound and the story, while the intense red hues radiate danger and the presence of a menacing force. The desolate landscape hints at the possible origin of the lone figure standing at its center, yet leaves the interpretation open for the listener’s imagination.

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

Lyrically, Telesynthetic Rebirth tells a video game-inspired story of collapse and replacement, following the downfall of a former entity and the rise of a new force that abducts humans, reshapes them into telepathic killing machines, and unleashes them in a genocidal conquest of Earth. The lyrics weave themes of experimentation and domination, closing with a cliffhanger that sets up the next chapter.

Musically, the EP blends the weight of slam with blackened deathcore. It follows a deliberate pattern of epic, heavy, epic, heavy tracks, keeping variety at the core and aiming to sustain the listener’s engagement from start to finish.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. Dethronement
Opening with an epic track, Dethronement sets the stage for the entire narrative. Lyrically, it announces the fall of the Mangled God, a barbaric figure defined by torture and violence, whose reign collapses to make way for something even greater. Musically, it leans into grandeur and scale, establishing the “epic” side of the EP’s alternating pattern.

2. Arcane Inception
With the old deity gone, Arcane Inception delivers a heavy and crushing shift in tone. The lyrics reveal the new force’s intentions—abducting humanity, beginning with the most impressionable, described as “malleable respondents.” Musically, this is one of the record’s most aggressive offerings, built on dense riffs and suffocating heaviness.

3. Veil Unfurling
The third track swings back to the epic side, combining a soaring chorus with lyrics that take on a more clinical, surgical quality. Inspired in part by medical jargon, the song romanticizes the transformation of captives into telepathic servants. Its balance of atmosphere and weight makes it a pivotal centerpiece of the EP.

4. Lesions
The most direct and punishingly heavy track, Lesions delivers rapid-fire, high-pitched vocal lines over a relentless backdrop. Lyrically, it signals to the unabducted that the enemy is closing in, urging them to recognize their demise even as they attempt to escape. The twisted chorus adds variety while amplifying the sense of inevitability.

5. First Encounter Assault Regiment
The EP closes where it began: in epic territory. First Encounter Assault Regiment unleashes the genocidal plan in full, as the telepathic legions march forward without restraint. Musically, it’s the most towering chorus of the record, matched by lyrics that end on a cliffhanger. What begins as a vision of a new lineage and rewritten history twists into the suggestion of regime reversal and a possible counterattack, leaving the story open for continuation.

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FUN FACTS – STORY ANGLES

1. This EP hides two nods to the first F.E.A.R. game! The 5th track title is a play on the game’s acronym, and in Veil Unfurling, you’ll catch a hidden line straight from Paxton Fettel.

2. Veil Unfurling’s lyrics were born during a full-on House M.D. binge from the vocalist. That’s why some lines have a cold, clinical edge.

3. Most of the synths on the album were just Sam in his pyjamas fucking around with Native Instruments.

4. All instruments were done in the studio in 4 days, except the vocals, which we did externally and partly by ourselves, since we wanted to really take the time needed to record what we had in mind.

Discovery Through Torment is an independent deathcore band from Montreal, Quebec, blending elements of brutal death metal, slam, and black metal into a sound defined by relentless aggression and technical intensity. Since their formation, the band has built a reputation in the Canadian underground metal scene for uncompromising heaviness, surgical precision, and a clear artistic identity rooted in themes of Sci-Fi, aliens, and existential decay.

The band’s debut album, Divine in Blood (2020), introduced their signature fusion of guttural vocals, pummeling breakdowns, and dissonant guitar work—setting a brutal foundation for what was to come. Their follow-up, The Mangled God (2022), marked a significant creative step forward, showcasing more refined production, layered songwriting, and thematic cohesion. The release earned them wider recognition within the slam and deathcore communities, bolstered by standout tracks like “Misery in Laments” and “Visions of Hell.”

In 2023, Discovery Through Torment entered a new chapter with the addition of vocalist Alex Desroches, replacing founding vocalist Mathieu Provost. This lineup change signals a bold evolution in their sound and live presence, as the band continues to push the boundaries of extremity and emotional weight.

Known for their commanding live performances, Discovery Through Torment has shared stages with other rising acts across Québec, contributing to a growing regional scene with a loyal fan base and strong DIY ethos.

As an unsigned and self-produced act, Discovery Through Torment exemplifies the raw potential of modern underground metal: ambitious, unfiltered, and driven entirely by passion. With new material in development and a sharpened lineup, the band is poised to carve an even deeper mark into the extreme metal landscape.

Discography:
2025 – Telesynthetic Rebirth – EP
2022 – The Mangled God – Album
2020 – Divine in Blood – Album

Shared Stage with: Purity in Perversion, Deadwood, Becoming the Bully, Flesh Shrine, Zero State, Braindown, Ignominy, Obscure Mantra, Kaonashi, Burn the Evidence, Eaten by Sharks, Phobocosm, Fracturus, Defeated Sanity, Chthe’ilist, Stabbing, Observants, Decerebration

Festivals and Tour Dates:
2024 – Richfest – Listuguj, NB
2023 – Kaboom Fest – Montréal, Qc
2023 – QCDM BBQ IV – Trois-Rivière, Qc
2023 – Riding the Leviathan Tour – Branford, Barrie, London, Quebec, Ottawa, Montréal

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