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0 EPK – Upon Your Grave – Gold & Decay (2022)

May 23, 2022
by Asher
· EPKs · Upon Your Grave

EPK – Upon Your Grave – Gold & Decay (2022)

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

For fans of Daath, Lamb Of God, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Absence, Decapitated

“Kicking off with a forty-second acoustic intro – ‘Revived’ then immediately goes into ‘From Beyond’ which is a chugging banger of a tune with some serious guitar work and loads of double kick drum action. ‘Pandora’ is more aggressive with a riff Slayer would kill for and watch how it slows to a heavy grind halfway through before things get serious again on ‘Supremacy’ which is rapid and vicious with a superb solo from Sim Diamond, reminding of Rob Dukes era Exodus. ‘Transcend’ is not hippy, trippy as the title would suggest instead it’s all-out brutality with a sing-a-long chorus! Only four tracks, five if you count the intro, they don’t hang about, but they contain some excellent tunes. If this is the direction Upon Your Grave is going then they will be at the top very soon. Let’s have some more soon!” – My Global Mind

“If you like your Death Metal to come in many different flavours, then you should really like this EP, from Quebec City’s Upon Your Grave. The band made a wise choice in getting Cryptopsy guitarist, Chris Donaldson to mix and mastered this release as it’s the showcase for their new sound… and far from just testing the waters with this EP, they’ve just set the bar for everything they do going forward. If you want straight down the middle Death Metal, a slightly brutal edge or the more melodic side of the genre, Upon Your Grave pack it all in, in just under 19 minutes.” – Smorg Mag

“Upon Your Grave is still going strong, and their rage remains alive. Gold & Decay allows musicians to return to the forefront of the scene by affirming their aggressive roots.” – Actain Infernalis

“Finishing the tsunami “Transcend” is an absolute tour de force of modern Groove laden Death Metal with chunky riffs, blast beats and a sublime extended solo from Diamond that is worth the admission fee alone. There are no two ways about it, Upon Your Grave need to get back on the road and then back in the studio with Donaldson at the helm because like a Vampire suffers from a bloodlust, we need to hear more from them… [8/10]” – Metal Noise

“UPON YOUR GRAVE has a lot of energy to extinguish throughout their debut, it consists of great ideas and musical diversities. The band’s passion for traditional Melodic Death Metal is noticed and felt, yet their combination of Rock and progression really benefited their efforts even more. This one is highly recommended, get ready to bang your heard.” – Metal Temple

“You can imagine lead axeman, Sim Diamond, stood side-on with bow-legged enthusiasm, holding his guitar in the air as he scrapes the opening notes to ‘From Beyond’. This song demands a video of the band thrashing at their instruments in an autumnal Canadian woodland wearing fingerless gloves. The main rhythm drips with a ghoulish sense of suspense, and the solo will remind you of ‘Painkiller’ by Judas Priest. Imagine a groove metal band covering Morbid Angel with the guttural vocals of Jungle Rot. Indeed, the Wisconsin quartet are the obvious comparison to the new version of Upon Your Grave. They shower you with an abundance of syncopated palm-mutes and tremolo tags to keep you guessing. How often do you wonder if modern Carcass are a death metal version of Kreator? The same observation rears its head here. Sebastien Gagné’s drums enhance the mix with an extra layer of steel.” – Scream Blast Repeat

“If you can stomach the screams then you’ll find yourself listening to an album from a band who pack plenty of punch. The songs are full of beef, easy to get into, and work well for loosening those neck muscles. Whether this album wins or loses though, rests simply on how much of an assault your eardrums can take.” – V13

“Eponym donne accès à un énorme buffet de epic guitar, solo bien garni, accompagné de rythme franc, de quoi conquérir les fans de: Children of Bodom, In Flames et Trivium.” – Ondes Chocs

EP Title Gold & Decay
Release Date: October 7, 2022
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: PAG Distribution

Track Listing:
1. Revived (0:40)
2. From Beyond (4:57)
3. Pandora (3:04)
4. Supremacy (4:59)
5. Transcend (5.02)
EP Length: 18:01

EP Credits:
– ALL SONGS PERFORMED BY : UPON YOUR GRAVE
– ALL SONGS WRITTEN BY : SIM DIAMOND
– PRODUCED BY : UPON YOUR GRAVE
– MIXED BY : CHRISTIAN DONALDSON
– MASTERED BY : CHRISTIAN DONALDSON
– ALBUM ARTWORK BY : MEIKE HAKKAART
– SOCAN MEMBER

EP Lineup:
Yan Pelletier – Bass
Sim Diamond – Lead Guitar
Jordan Jolicoeur – Vocals
Sebastien Gagné – Drums
Alex Bussieres – Rythm Guitar

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The EP as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

The theme exposes the duality of beauty and horror and their relation to each other. Nothing is black or white, everything is a nuance of grey living independently in every distinct mind. The heart also represents the revival of the band from the ashes, beating a creative flow in each of our personal lives. The golden heart also represents the power of creativity unphased by the passing of time and the withering of leaves. Instead beating stronger and renewed like the passing seasons. It’s creative, aggressive, and more mature than any other effort we put out until now. (Jordan)

Track by track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

From Beyond: From Beyond talks about the event of encountering a being naturally bound from outer space, while we first explore those endless confines after discovering space travel. A monstrosity unbound by our human conceptions of organic possibilities. The vocals range has it all in this one. from gutturals to high pitches, following grandiose arrangements on guitars and epic melodic riffing providing a satisfying experience for the ears. All culminating in an epic solo for the icing on the cake. It’s a song we had fun creating and enjoy more and more each time we play it. (Jordan)

Pandora: Pandora talks about the mythic story and the box that holds that same name. It’s the only song on the EP that approaches a somewhat spiritual theme in touch with ancient Greek myths, while still retaining the same vibe as the other songs. It’s in your face, relentless, aggressive and one that we really like to play live because of its short action-packed nature. The arrangements are smart and cohesive, delivering a brutal quick fix to any listener. (Jordan)

Supremacy: This song symbolizes the death and rebirth of live shows caused by the pandemic. Shining a glimmer of light that attracts us to reunite and prepare for the return in music that binds us together: a united pack. It’s fast-paced and effective with an awesome chorus that we love. It’s an energetic song that really shines live and is probably one of the first songs we created since we revived the band from the dead. It may cause some heavy headbangs. (Jordan)

Transcend: Transcend talks about a dystopian future where we put our bodies on warranty with cybernetic enhancements and augmented brains. Searching for a way to ascend with technology and bring the next step in evolution. Heavily inspired by Ghost in the Shell and cyberpunk elements, this one might interest listeners who like these aesthetics or know them. It’s a big song that begins with a slap in the face, brutal riffs, and relentless drumming. bringing you in deep waters all along until it lets you breathe with a shredding solo. we really like this one as it is an experience to play it as a band. (Jordan)

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FUN FACTS – STORY ANGLES:

1. We recorded our first Eponym LP in 2013 after meeting with Augury drummer, Antoine Baril, at a local show we were doing and he was handling the soundboard that night. It was one of our first gigs and it was in this random small community catholic center in a small village outside of Quebec City called, Honfleur. We would drink cheap beer in the back store on this old pipe organ and then play the show in front of a dozen of old grandmas and grandpas over 90 years old. It was a pretty funny gig, and random as it would be that we would meet and connect with Antoine there. We would go forward after that night and go record with him our first single and then the full LP on which he played bass for us.

2. Once we played a gig at this local brewery called ”Le Corsaire”, jammed packed with people really having a great time and thrashing all around. Suddenly this gang of hip-hop dudes came into the bar looking for trouble I guess. As the band before us were playing, they threw some empty beer glasses from the second floor to the stage, that would shatter all over the place during their set. Then afterward, when are set had begun, a brawl started to happen with a dozen of people while we were playing. Some of our friends got involved in the fight and could have gotten pretty hurt, the police came and dissolved the fight while we were still playing. Pretty intense night ahah.

3. Sim Diamond was part of the Shreddez of Metal season one, a guitar competition on YouTube held by Banger TV, Hosted by Sam Dunn and Alex Skolnick of Testament as a judge. Sim’s was the only guitar player from the province of Quebec to be selected to be part of the show. He was also one of the fan-favorite for his original and melodic guitar playing, as far as he would go all the way to the semi-final and finish in the top 3.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smraNlKUdcU&list=PLBub_IHNCfBggJcxiiUd9O1JxZTikB9wf&index=5

L-R – Yan Pelletier (Bass), Sim Diamond (Lead Guitar), Jordan Jolicoeur (Vocals), Sebastien Gagne (Drums), Alex Bussieres (Rhythm Guitar)
Photo Credit: Etienne Dionne (Mute Drummer)

Established in 2009, Quebec, Canada-based death metal act, Upon Your Grave, is finally back swinging.

In 2019, at the dawn of the band’s 10th anniversary, Sim Diamond, Alex Bussieres and Jordan Jolicoeur grasped the opportunity given by the lockdown to start writing and rehearsing for a new album. This is their first effort since the Eponym debut album back in 2013. During their time away from Upon Your Grave, each member stayed active by releasing albums with other projects like Vibrant Heels and Universal Minds. Lead guitarist Sim Diamond also got to be part of Sam Dunn’s Shredders of Metal season 1 and made it all the way to the finals in Toronto. Now adding two new members to the mix, Sebastien Gagné on drums and Yan Pelletier on bass, two good friends from the local band Scars Of Disgrace, the band had found their perfect lineup to go forward.

With the help of a successful GoFundMe campaign, the band was able to go record a new EP with Chris Donaldson of Cryptopsy in March of 2022. this collaboration was the perfect fit that would elevate their performances to a more genuine and aggressive sound. Incorporating crushing vocals blended with catchy melodies, bad-ass guitar riffs and memorable solos that remind us of bands such as Daath, Lamb of God, Sylosis and even All Shall Perish.

Gold & Decay proves that work ethic and perseverance can truly refine a band’s sound to what they had always been striving for. This new release will be a fresh start for great things to come and is only the beginning of a flourishing career.

Members :
Yan Pelletier – Bass
Sim Diamond – Lead Guitar
Jordan Jolicoeur – Vocals
Sebastien Gagné – Drums
Alex Bussieres – Rythm Guitar

DISCOGRAPHY:
-2011 – HAUNTING OF THE BEAST – SINGLE
-2012 – ARTISTIC FREEDOM – DEMO
-2013 – EPONYM – LP
-2022 – GOLD & DECAY – EP

SHARED THE STAGE WITH:
CRYPTOPSY, SKELETONWITCH, VITAL REMAINS, BLIND WITNESS, BATTLECROSS, BLINDED BY FAITH, FEELS LIKE HOME

0 EPK – Immortal Pain – Unhealed (2022) (single)

May 19, 2022
by Asher
· EPKs · Immortal Pain

EPK – Immortal Pain – Unhealed (2022) (single)

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

Melodic Death Metal band from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Since 2005

Single Title – Unhealed
Release Date – May 19, 2022
Label – Wall of Sound Dark Mode

“We believe that fans will love this single as it will deliver an all-new original track that resembles the classic Immortal Pain vibes and energy with a modernized sound. This will also be our first official single to be released after releasing the original 2007 demo tracks EP “Origin Demoes” in 2021.” – Immortal Pain

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Single Credits:
Artist Name – Immortal Pain
Single Title – Unhealed
Language – English
Primary Genre – Metal
Secondary Genre – Melodic Death Metal
Release Date – 19-05-2022
Recording Location – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Label – Wall of Sound Dark Mode
Lyrics Writer(s) – Immortal Pain
Producer(s) – Immortal Pain

STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS ABOUT THE BAND

1. Immortal Pain has been always active since its inception and continued to write music and perform for fans for the last 16+ years.

2. The band was also considered as the reason that ignited the metal performance scene in the kingdom after its long slumber with a number of sold-out shows in 2021 which motivated other bands to form or regroup and proved that the metal scene is still alive and well.

3. Fun Facts 1: Band members love collecting different memorabilia based on their interests and hobbies, from music inspirations to horror movies, to anime and gaming with one of the members having the biggest KISS memorabilia collection in the kingdom.

4. Fun Fact 2: Our current bassist was in attendance during the band’s first-ever live performance in 2006 (Jeddah Metal Resurrection) not knowing that he would join the band three years later.

Keeping the metal scene alive, Immortal Pain is a Saudi Arabian Melodic Death Metal band from Jeddah. The band was formed back in 2005 by Emad Ashor (Vocalist/Rhythm Guitarist), Rasheed (Lead Guitarist) and was later joined by Moaiyd Alshammari (Drummer) and Anan Alsabban (Bassist).

Their music is a mix between Thrash Metal and Melodic Death Metal and was heavily influenced by bands such as Iron Maiden, Arch Enemy, Kalmah, Metallica and many other iconic groups.

The band was heavily active during the prime years of metal music in the Kingdom and continues to perform to their fans to this day. Immortal Pain released a number of demos over the years and continues to create new music and is releasing their first official single “Unhealed” in May 2022 with additional releases planned for the following months.

Band Line Up:
Emad Ashor – Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
Rasheed – Lead Guitar
Moaiyad Alshammari – Drums
Anan Alsabban – Bass

Discography:
2022 – Unhealed – Single
2021 – Origin Demoes – EP

Shared Stage with:
Wasted Land, Grieving Age, Sound of Ruby, Creative Waste, Deathless Anguish, Breeze of the Dying, Ana N7n, Euphoria, Volfram, Talsam, Breaking the Boundaries, Engraved, Infernal Rebyrth, Banj, Santas Magoria, Crimson, Inversion, and Misanthropist.

Tour and Festivals:
2021 – Immortal Pain @ Syrup Lounge – Riyadh, SA
2021 – Makan Pro Battle of the Bands – Jeddah, SA
2021 – Immortal Pain – Night II @ Makan Pro – Jeddah, SA
2021 – Immortal Pain @ Makan Pro – Jeddah, SA
2020 – Voyage Desert Rock Night – Jeddah, SA
2019 – Jeddah Musicians: The Rock Show – Jeddah, SA
2016 – Jeddah Musicians: Rock Fest – Thuwal, SA
2013 – Hailz & Hornz II – Jeddah, SA
2012 – Hailz & Hornz – Jeddah, SA
2011 – Jeddah Musicians: Metal Night – Thuwal, SA
2010 – Immortal Pain Night – Jeddah, SA
2010 – Underground Metal Night – Jeddah, SA
2009 – Clash of the Irons II – Riyadh, SA
2008 – Underground Metal Night – Jeddah, SA
2007 – Clash of the Irons – Riyadh, SA
2007 – Underground Metal Night – Jeddah, SA
2007 – Underground Metal Night – Jeddah, SA
2006 – SA Metal II – Khobar, SA
2006 – Jeddah Metal Resurrection – Jeddah, SA

0 EPK – Rebel Priest – Lesson In Love (2022)

May 18, 2022
by Asher
· EPKs · Rebel Priest

EPK – Rebel Priest – Lesson In Love (2022)

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

For fans of Motörhead, ZZ Top, Rose Tattoo, Deep Purple, LA Guns

EP Title: Lesson In Love
Release Date: June 24, 2022
Label: Batcave Records
Distribution: Batcave Records/Thundermoose Entertainment

“On this EP, we really tried to lighten it up and go back to the energy and feel that got us playing in the first place, music for and adventure or memory-making music! The soundtrack for that summer you’ll never forget or that time you did that thing and you’ll always think of it when you hear this song. It’s a feel-good and takes no prisoners combo at the same time!” – Rebel Priest

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The Rebel Wolff Tour w/ Rebel Priest and Dead Wolff
June 24 – Vancouver, BC – Have A Good Laugh Festival. *Afternoon show – Deadwolff only
June 24 – Vancouver, BC – Lana Lous
June 27 – Maple Ridge, BC – The Wolf Bar
June 28 – Kamloops, BC – Pogue Mahones
June 29 – Kelowna, BC – Missions Tap House
June 30 – Lethbridge, AB – Theoretically Brewing
July 1 – Calgary, AB – The Palamino
July 2 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Temple

“good time high energy rock that demands a beer in hand, sweat running down the back and smiles all around…. A combination of AC/DC, Guns n Roses and Motley Crüe would be how I’d describe them, with added Motörhead to bring more flame to the fire on occasion.” – The Razor’s Edge

“Pay attention for REBEL PRIEST’s Rock ‘n’ Roll homily, because as they preach Rock ‘n’ Roll with “Lost in Tokyo”, you’ll be converted to their hard Rock cult. 9/10” – Metal-Temple

“It’s such a blast of high-powered hard rocking energy, this a fun track (Lost In Tokyo) that will make you want to visit the city and get lost.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“For fans of bands like Mötley Crüe and the like, Rebel Priest may be the right thing and if you are looking for dirty rock with beer-loving lyrics for a night of drinking, you will find it at Rebel Priest.” – Hellfire Magazin

“Rebel Priest stand for fast and hard rock ‘n’ roll. Three of the four songs are absolute party grenades and exude unbridled joy in playing. The EP Lost in Tokyo whets the appetite for more and then screams out live from the stage.” – Soundmagnet

“Lost In Tokyo (single) – A crunching power packed snare drum punch comes crashing through as this shredding beast comes at us full on. Shredding guitar riffs are strewn all over this cranking monster as it ramps up the energy as this fantastic track gathers momentum and brings cool bass chords that deliver a plundering beat that combines well with this fantastic killer track.” – Jace Media

“This record is full of gritty, down ‘n’ dirty fun with a spiked metal grip” – Bravewords (R’LYEH HEAVY – 2019)

“A good Rotzrock Rundling let loose the REBEL PRIEST on the listener!” – My Revelations

“Reminded me of the early Iron Maiden Days” – Metal-Temple (R’LYEH HEAVY – 2019)

“This record is full of gritty, down ‘n’ dirty fun with a spiked metal grip” – Bravewords (R’LYEH HEAVY – 2019)

“Great stuff for cracking open a cold one and blasting down the highway at an illegal rate of speed” – Rebelx

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EP Title: Lesson In Love
Release Date: June 24, 2022
Label: Batcave Records
Distribution: Batcave Records/Thundermoose Entertainment

Track Listing:
1. Lesson In Love (4:05)
2. Dïvebomber (5:01)
3. Coatcheck Girl (3:14)
4. Bonfire (1:47)
EP Length: 14:08

EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by:Rebel Priest
• All songs written by: Rebel Priest
• Produced by: Rene Garcia and Rebel Priest
• Mixed by: Rene Garcia
• Mastered by: Rene Garcia
• Album Artwork by: Angela Grimuzza
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP and Live Band Line Up:
Jayme Black – Vocals/Bass
Benny Kemp – Guitars/Vocals
Nate Pole – Drums/Vocals

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The EP as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

On this EP we really tried to lighten it up and go back to the energy and feel that got us playing in the first place, music for adventure or memory-making music! The soundtrack for that summer you’ll never forget or that time you did that thing and you’ll always think of it when you hear this song. It’s a feel-good and takes no prisoners combo at the same time!

Track by track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. Lesson In Love is a non-traditional ballad like a love song sung by a Tommy gun hahaha! It’s about the trials and tribulations of loving something and just going thru it, the ups and downs and spirals but without the direct subject being a person. It’s open-ended in that it is what you love or love doing and how it’s a journey that can always find a way home.

2. Dïvebomber is a speed rock song that came together as we were chatting about WW2 dogfights and how crazy it must have been, then we thought that nothing could be crazier than a dïvebomber so we picked up our instruments and it just bled out!

3. Coatcheck Girl is a song Nate wrote a while ago about working at nightclubs and how (most often) the woman working the door was the best looking lady in the place! It’s been in our set for a while now and is a staple for our live shows, I mean who isn’t ready to party when a song starts out with LET’S GO GET SOME BEER!

4. Bonfire is a song about the great Bon Scott and nods to his wicked wordplay and snarky attitude. He was a true original and nobody came close! With thundering drums and lightning strike guitars, this song is a punch to the gut just like how he lived his life!

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STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS ABOUT THE BAND:

1. Nate is an avid RC car enthusiast and has been working on cars his whole life. Benny has been practicing Muay Thai since the pandemic.

2. On a few different tours, I rolled under a moving semi-truck, Benny free galled out of a 40 ft tree hitting every branch on the way down, Nate broke his sticks and almost took out someone at front stage, Benny broke each of his knees on stage and finished the show. Once when we were on our way to play a show in Calgary, we got pulled over and when we got out, a bunch of whiskey bottles fell out and we convinced him that they were for candle holders.

Another time we were driving thru the Rockies and we got caught in a forest fire, landslide, tropical storm (with cars and trees getting blown over) and finally almost totaled by a moose, all on the way home.

3. The band name came from a Tombstone of a Canadian Shaman, it’s said “*redacted* he was a Rebel, he was a priest, he was the storm, this will not stop him”

4. The band started out with stage attire that was Manowar meets Iron Fist era Motörhead, which we dropped early on because only one person a show would remember the outfit making it look like we were taking turns dressing up like a caveman.

L-R – Jayme Black – Vocals/Bass, Nate Pole – Drums/Vocals, Benny Kemp – Guitars/Vocals

Rebel Priest is a no-nonsense, real-deal rock n’ roll band composed of three seasoned musicians who have been making their way through the Western Canadian rock n roll scene for years. Vocalist/bassist Jayme Black (Lust Boys, The Toxiks); guitarist/vocalist Benny Kemp (Lust Boys, Road Rash); and drummer/vocalist Nate Pole (Kill Matilda, The Toxiks) bring nothing but unadulterated, high energy grease infused Trash N’ Roll!

The band has had the pleasure of touring Japan, and performing alongside bands such as Udo (Accept), Lordi, Diamond Head, Crystal Pistol, Flotsam, and Jetsam along with playing many headlining gigs with the energy of Motorhead meets Motley Crue. Since forming in 2014, the band has released three studio albums “R’ley Heavy” (2019), Enabler (2017 ), Self-Titled (2015) along with one live record “Dead Alive @ SBC (2017).

Now in 2022, they offering up a slab of new music in the shape of a new EP “Lesson In Love” via Batcave Records/Thundermoose Entertainment on June 24th to follow their 2021 EP “Lost In Tokyo”. The forthcoming EP “Lesson In Love” is four tracks that ready’s fans to hear the band’s NWOTHM influences along with their brand of slurry heavy Rock n Roll.

Compared to last year’s EP “Lost In Tokyo”, which was written in Japan at the very end of 2019 about their adventures in the country, “Lesson In Love” takes a new avenue as they explain:

Rebel Priest is recommended for fans of Guns n’ Roses, AC/DC and Motley Crue.

Rebel Priest is:
Jayme Black – Vocals/Bass
Benny Kemp – Guitars/Vocals
Nate Pole – Drums/Vocals

Discography:
2015 – Rebel Priest(self-titled) – LP
2017 – Enabler – LP
2019 – R’lyeh Heavy – LP
2021 – Lost In Tokyo – EP
2022 – Lesson In Love – EP

Tours and Festivals:
2019 – Kappunk Festival – Tokyo, Japan
2019 – Hank Von Hell – Vancouver, BC
2019 – Subhumans – Tokyo, Japan
2019 – Flotsam and Jetsam – Vancouver, BC
2018 – Diamond Head – Vancouver, BC
2018 – Dirkschneider (Accept) – Vancouver, BC
2018 – The Lazys – Vancouver, BC
2017 – Lordi – Vancouver – BC
2016 – La Chinga – Vancouver, BC

Music Placements:
2021 – Batwoman (TV Series) – season 2

Awards:
Whammy Award (Vancouver local music awards) for best rock two years in a row – 2017/18

0 EPK – Greber – Fright Without (2022)

May 18, 2022
by Asher
· EPKs · Greber

EPK – Greber – Fright Without (2022)

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

For fans of Unearthly Trance, Man is the Bastard, Black Sheep Wall, Primitive Man, Cult Leader

Album Title: Fright Without
Release Date: September 9, 2022
Labels:
VINYL, CD, Cassette – CANADA – Ancient Temple / Nofuneral
VINYL – USA – Hibernation Release
VINYL – EUROPE – 7 Degrees / Fresh Outbreak

Pre-order – Vinyl/Cassette/CD – https://linktr.ee/greber

Tour Dates:
Sept 9 – Jack Burger – Kitchener, ON
Sept 10 – Roti – Ajax, ON
Sept 16 – Turbo Haus – Montreal, QC
Sept 17 – House of Targ – Ottawa, ON
Oct 7 – Crafts Heads Brewing – Windsor, ON
Oct 14 – Doors Pub – Hamilton, ON
Oct 15 – Onyx – Guelph, ON

“For this record, I (Marc), would get some ideas into a skeletal structure via some computer demos and then send them off to Steve to hash out some general ideas. From there we just ran the Christ out of them in our jam space and they morphed accordingly. I still get amped on hearing how Steve perceives the stuff I bring to the table. It’s never the way I hear it in my head and I couldn’t be happier with the way that we’ve evolved together over the years. It’s easy to take it for granted, but it’s something that I wholeheartedly cherish and love the dude to no end.

A big difference between Fright Without and our last record, Cemetery Preston, was that there were a lot fewer revisions. I could all too easily drive myself insane with the “make-song-better” process and I found that over time it was way too much stress and I couldn’t cope with doing it at that level anymore. Maybe if there were some clear-cut and qualitative progress made visible by the madness I would have had a harder time with the divorce but I love what we did with this record and am glad we switched up our approach.

Fright Without is a handleless staircase that disorients as much as it overwhelms. Our testament to suffering and hope, balance and woe, heaven and here. With Kurt Ballou lending his abilities to the mix we’re beyond happy with how the final product came to sound and we hope that the listener finds it to be as much of an escape as they do a confrontation.” – GREBER

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#10 Greber – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 (earshot)

“Greber is here to do one thing, and it’s throw aural punches. The band is now streaming their new single “Into Silence” alongside a new video directed by Torin Langen, both of which are as fantastic as they are disorienting.” – Metal Injection

“Crazed and raging, it reaches fever pitches of savage rampaging. But even in a song (Tree Carving) that barely clears the minute-and-a-half mark, Greber do what they always do — shift gears and contort moods, and electrify the music with constantly changing fretwork and drum patterns. Oh yes, these dudes know how to spin heads as well as traumatize them.” – NoCleanSinging

“the riffs that power Fright Without are frequent and come in a variety of forms. Whether it’s the sludgy plod on songs like “Larkinitis” and “Rats of Subversion” or the full grindcore assault on “Fabricated Purpose” or “Into Silence”, there’s a surprising amount of variety on the record, an attention to textural detail that belies the band’s instinctual approach. While the riff may not be the most important structural element to every Greber song, it’s nevertheless the thing that first grabs the listener’s attention” – Exclaim

“the band’s forthcoming fourth album, Fright Without which grows their combining of elements of punishing sludge, doom, grind and metallic hardcore into a frantic wall of sound that reminds as much of Swans, Napalm Death and Coalesce as it does Big Business, Burnt by the Sun and Painkiller.” – Decibel Magazine

“In short – listen to “Nosebleed” and you’ll very quickly get a feel for what Greber are all about… A wholly frantic and intense listen, Fright Without will probably leave you a little disorientated, but you will feel all the better for it.” – Everything Is Noise

“Chaotic force of nature Greber are set to return with their latest full-length offering Fright Without and they’re angrier and louder than ever. The band hit the listener with a furious wall of sound that sits somewhere between grindcore, sludge and hardcore…. another solid notch in the duo’s already impressive belt ” – Cave Dweller Music

“It goes without saying that Fright Without is an intensely oppressive record, but given that it only spends half an hour trying to suffocate you it’s definitely worth letting it have a go. If you’re a fan of the bands mentioned at the top of this review (Mastiff, Helpless, and Yautja) you should have no disappointments here, and the two-piece dynamic actually ends up working in Greber’s favour in that it sets them apart at least a touch from an increasingly crowded scene of bands devoted so proudly and exclusively to misery and mire.” – Noob Heavy

“If you know me, you know that I wouldn’t normally be one for grindcore, or powerviolence. Consider me converted, and we have Greber to thank. Fright Without further asserts them as a unique and essential player in the subgenre. Their deranged, yet intelligent approach has culminated in something truly affecting, and pretty damn awesome.” – Angry Metal Guy

“Kind of a death/grind sound going on… heavy and in your face.” – The Mosh Pit 89.9 FM (Madison, WI)

#1 Loud February 2018 on The National Loud Chart (Cemetery Preston – 2018) (Earshot)

Highlight – #7 on The National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 (Earshot) (Cemetery Preston – 2018)

Highlight – #5 on The National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 (Earshot) (Cemetery Preston – 2018)

“Spawned from the former bassist of legendary grind band Fuck The Facts, Greber are a deadly sludge-grind two-piece. The band take a no-frills approach to metal, with a dark tone shooting back and forth between down-low grooves and harsh blasts of noise that underground metal fans will instantly latch on to.” – Alt Press (50 rising Canadian bands by province to keep on your radar)

“Greber offer up their latest slab of crushing sludge- and doom-laden grind with their new album, Cemetery Preston. The duo consist of bassist/vocalist Marc Bourgon (ex-Fuck the Facts) and drummer/vocalist Steve Vargas (The Great Sabatini), who create an exceptionally raw and visceral sound with their unique approach.” – Exclaim! (Cemetery Preston – 2018)

““Obliterating” is the word that comes to mind first in reflecting on this massive marauder. The vocals are raw and unhinged; the bass riffs are hard and heavy enough to reduce tall building to tiny piles of smoking gravel; and the tumbling, battering, bone-smashing qualitis of the changing drum rhythms are seriously attention-grabbing. There’s doom and blood-thirsty violence and a healthy dose of head-nodding compulsiveness in this genre-bending song, and I’m now slobbering to hear more from Greber.” – No Clean Singing (Cemetery Preston – 2018)

“Greber’s pursuit of intricate heavy music pays off immensely. “Cemetery Preston” will be one of the most unique and layered experiences of this year.” – The Sludgelord (Cemetery Preston – 2018)

““Backhanded Interest” for your aural perusal. It’s a no-face-unpunched collision of pressure cooked lactic acid low end tone and pounding at the inside of the coffin lid drumming with just enough feedback/noise to break up the gang hanging out in the doughnut shop parking lot.” – Decibel Magazine (Cemetery Preston – 2018)

“Greber lay down sludgey power violence, noise rock, and doom with authority here on their third full-length. And it’s no surprise this band delivers unique, passionate extremity.” – Bravewords (Cemetery Preston – 2018)

“Greber has certainly created their own sound with Cemetery Preston. A medley of differing metal styles delivered in bitter fashion. The duo bring an level of intensity that walks a tight line between sludgy riffs, grinding drum beats & wild hardcore style vocals.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life (Cemetery Preston – 2018)

“Greber have released one hell of a record in the form of Cemetery Preston” – Sputnik Music (Cemetery Preston – 2018)

“Cemetery Preston, their third album proper, saves its blast beats for punctuation amid its predominantly prowling tempos, harkening back to the fact that even the genre’s originators didn’t go full tilt on every track” – New Directions in Grindcore – Bandcamp Daily (Cemetery Preston – 2018)

“They tick all the required boxes and right from the offset of opener ‘Backhanded Interest’ they go for the knock-out punch. A fist in your face. This unrelenting violence continues for the entire duration of the album, nowhere do they give the listener a chance to breathe. After the last tones of ‘The Closer We Got’ you’ll have been beaten into a pulp.” – Lords of Metal (Cemetery Preston – 2018)

“On Cemetery Preston, Greber have produced some of the heaviest, super-massive black hole music, this side of Unearthly Trance.” – Hellbound (Cemetery Preston – 2018)

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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

1. Not really OUR story to have but we were 2/3’s of its cast and it was so unspeakably horrible that we have the right to spin the yarn of our Tugnut 2006 Canada/USA tour. Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, Steve and I’s old band, Tugnut got set to embark upon a 2 and a half month tour across the United States and Canada. It started out as only 2 months and grew into 2 and a half when Steve and I realized that his first show that he had booked in Vancouver (our first show back across the border into Canada) was 2 weeks AFTER our Seattle show. (Steve was booking the Canadian shows and I was booking the US ones) After the discovery was made a frantic last-minute jaunt through the big sky regions of the upper midwest began with little success. We played roughly 42 shows in 72 days. With over HALF of the days of tour being off we defaulted to sitting in whichever mall/McDonalds was the most hospitable and playing Gin Rummy for LITERALLY DAYS. DAYS!!! We ran out of money as we rolled into Vegas and everything went onto my credit card after that. Our van was broken into while we were asleep in Asheville which resulted in yours truly chasing down the thief and getting our merch bags back. Sleeping in Walmart parking lots and watching our sanity drip out our ears the onslaught of hardships were endless. I don’t think any of us would have traded that experience for anything.

2. So we played Plan B in Moncton one night and were graciously put up by a fellow rock and roller. He left his apartment to our care and said “There’s some weed over there if you guys want”. Marc pulled out his high school skills and rolled a phat joint for us to blaze. We got smonked, found an N64 and anticipated a sick night of Goldeneye. Who knows how long we tried to set it up (could have been 5 minutes, could have been 45 minutes) before deciding to watch TV. I think it was Lethal Weapon on TV but again who knows how long it took before we realized we weren’t hearing voices in our heads and that it was an assisted audio program. It was very good weed. The End.

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Track Listing:
1. FORM (2:21)
2. AGING DEBT (2:22)
3. FABRICATED PURPOSE (3:43)
4. INTO SILENCE (2:59)
5. BUSH CORD OF ENTRAILS (1:56)
6. LARKINITIS (3:25)
7. DARK CORNERS (2:34)
8. RATS OF SUBVERSION (4:52)
9. NOSEBLEED (3:05)
10. TREE CARVING (1:33)
Album Length: 28:55

Album / Single Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Steve Vargas and Marc Bourgon
• All songs written by: Greber
• Recorded by: Sean Pearson at Boxcar Studios in Hamilton, Ontario
• Mixed by: Kurt Ballou at Godcity in Salem, Massachusetts
• Mastered by: Brad Boatright at Audiosiege in Portland, Oregon
• Album Artwork by: Main Artwork by Marcos Guinoza / Text and Layout by Youth and Rust
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album Band Line Up:
Steve Vargas – Drums, Vocals
Marc Bourgon – Bass, Vocals
Kevin Keegan – Vocals and Lyrics on Fabricated Purpose
Scott Miller – Vocals and Noise on Bitchin’ Shades
Mathieu Vilandre – Guitar on Larkinitis
Kàrhozat – Noise on Dark Corners
Sean Pearson – Noise on Fistful of Cancon Dollars

Live Band Line Up:
Steve Vargas – Drums, Vocals, Lights
Marc Bourgon – Bass, Vocals

Photo by Austin Gibson
Editing by Youth and Rust
Left to Right – Steve Vargas – Drums and Vocals, Marc Bourgon – Bass and Vocals

Henry Miller wrote one of the great truths of life when he said “All growth is a leap in the dark, a spontaneous unpremeditated act without the benefit of experience.”

Such a quote could describe bass-and-drums duo Greber, save that with past and present members of Fuck the Facts and The Great Sabatini, they have a great wealth of experience to bring to the table. Inspired by the truly great bands like Neurosis and Propaghandi, but inspired not to slavishly imitate what they have already created, but to forge their own sound, to blaze new trails. To look out at the world that surrounds us and reflect what they see truthfully; as though holding up a mirror to the darkness in the hope of reflecting a glimmer of light.

They truly have gazed into the abyss and put to music what they see there; their music has huge depths and they have none of the limitations that plague so many bands. They truly are their own beast and they truly have their own sound.

Since forming in 2008, Greber has released three well-received full-length albums, four 7″ inch split singles, a split cassette with Minors, and a 4-way split LP with Cell Press, Anthesis, and Botfly along with countless shows across Eastern Canada.

As if they were morphing into a single entity, Drummer Steve Vargas and bassist/vocalist Marc Bourgon have made Greber into their own unique entity, something as important to the duo as food and air.

Now in 2022, Greber will release their new album ‘Fright Without’, with a collaboration between Ancient Temple / Nofuneral (Canada) (Vinyl, CD, Cassette), Hibernation Release (USA) (Vinyl), 7 Degrees / Fresh Outbreak (Europe) (Vinyl) with digital download directly from the band.

“Fright Without” is due out September 9, 2022.

(bio written by Steve Earles)

Greber is:
Steve Vargas – Drums, Vocals, Lights
Marc Bourgon – Bass, Vocals

Shared The Stage With:
Yautja, Wake, The Great Sabatini, Alaskan, Homewrecker, Malevich, Meek is Murder, Enabler

Endorsements:
Steve Vargas (drums, vocals) endorsed by Los Cabos Drumsticks
Marc Bourgon (bass, vocals) endorsed by Egan Bass Guitars

Discography:
2010 – Hometown Heroin – LP
2012 – Split 7” with Proletar
2013 – Split 7” with Hiroshima Vacation
2014 – Kiln Hardened Psalms – LP
2016 – Split 7” with Anthesis
2018 – Cemetery Preston – LP
2018 – Split 7” with The Mighty Megalodon
2019 – Split Cassette with Minors
2021 – 4-way split LP with Cell Press, Anthesis and Botfly
2022 – Fright Without – LP

0 EPK – Dead Velvet – Lonely Wreck (2022) (single)

May 16, 2022
by Asher
· Dead Velvet · EPKs

EPK – Dead Velvet – Lonely Wreck (2022) (single)

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

For fans of Deftones, Stray From The Path, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Emmure

“We think Lonely Wreck is a great follow-up to our first single The Dogs. We have recurring themes throughout our songs, kind of like a set of ingredients that we use to cook our tracks with. Even though we’re a new band, people who’ve heard us before will definitely know it’s DV when they hear this new song. As for the music video, death is once again a big part of the imagery, but instead of us being murdered, this time we focused on an individual struggling with addiction and the depression that comes with it who, eventually, loses control of his life and contemplates suicide.” – Dead Velvet

Single Title: Lonely Wreck
Release Date: May 13, 2022
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

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Digital Streaming Platforms – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/deadvelvet1/lonely-wreck

L-R – Stretch (Guitar), Jesse (Vocals), Corey (Bass), Tylor (Drums)
Photo Credit – Joe Lyko – Dark Moon Productions

Based out of Montreal, Quebec, Dead Velvet is a metal band formed in 2021. Striving to serve up their own poetic blend of atmospheric chaos, dirty grooves and emotional turmoil, they are set out to provide provocative, intense, no bullshit performances. Pulling in influences from multiple genres including nu-metal, hardcore, hip-hop and everything in between, they are sure to make you move your feet. Their first single “The Dogs”, recorded with Maxime Lacroix of House Of Gain studios, was released in early 2022 and just a few months after, they are ready to present their second introductory single “Lonely Wreck”. With a multitude of other bone-crushing tunes in the works, Dead Velvet are making their way to a stage near you.

BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

1. Originally, the band was called Gorilla Finger. I was playing the game Would You Rather on someone’s phone and the question was “Would you rather finger a gorilla or have a gorilla finger you?”, and I found the words “gorilla” and “finger” so phonetically pleasing together. It sounded really funky but after asking several people what they preferred between the two names, we eventually decided to go with Dead Velvet. I didn’t want to let the name Gorilla Finger go but Dead Velvet really grew on me. – Stretch – Guitar

2. In 2016 our drummer Tylor and bassist Corey were starting a band called “ Act On Impulse” and they actually hit me up to be their vocalist, I was definitely interested in the project and wanted to jam with them but I was already in two projects at the time, one being Junkowl in the early stages of its creation and because of my schedule I didn’t have the time. Fast forward 5 years and I saw Dead Velvet forming and saw a couple Instagram stories of them playing and honestly thought to myself “Damn I wish I was a part of this project” and then not long after Tylor sent me a message saying they were looking for a vocalist, they sent me two tracks at like midnight and I was so stoked and inspired by the music that I wrote the lyrics for both of them that night and recorded vocals the next day in my kitchen. We jammed a couple days after that and it’s been nothing but good times ever since. – Jesse – Vocals

3. I came up with my own tuning that we use for all our songs. Different tunings inspire different riffs and I wanted to have a new approach when writing for this band. I also had to figure out a way to make all the weird guitar parts more playable. – Stretch – Guitar

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Single Title: Lonely Wreck
Release Date: May 13, 2022
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
1. Lonely Wreck

Single Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Dead Velvet
• All songs written by: Dead Velvet
• Produced by: Dead Velvet
• Mixed by: Maxime Lacroix
• Mastered by: Maxime Lacroix
• Single Artwork by: Dead Velvet
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

0 EPK – StormbounD – December (2022)

May 12, 2022
by Asher
· EPKs · StormbounD

EPK – StormbounD – December (2022)

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

For fans of Nightwish, Evanescence, Epica, Within Temptation, Delain, Amaranthe

“We believe this album can reach many people inside the metal community, but also, in parts, open-minded non-metalheads. In our humble opinion, it’s just good music. We look forward to fans following our journey that goes from gloomy and despondent to kickass to high and victorious. A melodic prophecy of wrath.

The lyrics on the album tell some interesting stories, some more personal and some global, convey some harsh messages and themes, and deliver a wide array of emotions. We did our best to bring all of that into a cohesive musical surrounding within the realm of metal” – StormbounD

Album Title: December
Release Date: August 5, 2022
Label: Self-Release

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“…anyone with a soft spot for the mid-00s-era Within Temptation will find much to be excited here.” – Metal Hammer

“Vocalist Yael Horwitz has a delightful voice, moving from a sultry lower register to powerful, melodic upper range effortlessly… the band is tight and inventive, with some fine solos interspersed throughout. If any of the aforementioned bands (Delain, Evanescence, Epica) float your boat, then StormbounD should be next on your shopping list.” – Powerplay Magazine

“Move aside Nightwish. Move aside Within Temptation. There’s a new symphonic metal titan in town. In all seriousness, this was fantastic. I have a very up and down relationship with the sub-genre but this was a ridiculous high for me. Everyone is insanely skilled and very good songwriters, and created a well put together album as a result. I cannot wait to hear more and hopefully see them live soon!” – Overtone Magazine

“STORMBOUND have more than proved their worth with this debut release, with the album taking you on the most wild journey. Whilst they clearly know the sound that works in their best interests, it is certainly admirable that they are willing to explore new genres and try something a little different. It is just astonishing that this band are fairly new in the game, as you would have thought they would have been around for decades with the sheer quality of work they are producing at this stage in their musical career. This album is remarkably contrasting in comparison to music of a similar vein, showing that STORMBOUND know exactly what they are doing and they do it so well. ” – Distorted Sound Magazine

“Energetic, yet smooth. Highly technical, yet surprisingly consistent. Storytelling embedded in powerful riffs, solos, and divinely crafted melodies. All of that is powered by Horwitz‘s powerful voice that we marveled at more than once. That’s what December is all about. StormbounD created an amazing debut album.” – Rock Music Raider

“December is a great debut album, with plenty of elements to get your teeth into. I wouldn’t be surprised to see StormbounD featured in with the best newcomers of 2022 in this genre.” – Metal Epidemic

“December is probably the best debut album I’ve heard so far this year and should be a must for all symphonic metal fans.” – Velvet Thunder UK

“There are plenty of Symphonic Metal bands out there who are still churning out the same old Nightwish influenced stuff that has been done to death, but StormbounD bring something different to the party, a vibrancy and freshness that makes them very hard to ignore. An excellent debut that I would hope will lead to much more for the band.” – Ave Noctum

“Fans of symphonic metal will find themselves right at home here. However, there’s so much more to StormbounD than meets the eye. A band not only able to capture the imagination with their epic stories but a band that infuses elements from a wide array of genres into their sound to create something even more detailed.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“Symphonic Metal fans who like experimentation with different subgenres will surely dig the album. ” – Metal Temple

““Shadows” is a beautiful ballad driven by the orchestral arrangements and the beautiful voice of Yael Horwitz. Here she shows her amazing talent and vocal range. “Shadows” is an easy-to-pick highlight of the album.” – Metal Temple

“December is a record in constant evolution and it shape shifts like some strange life form. With only two of the album’s tracks under five minutes in length, things tend towards the epic (which is no bad thing) and they don’t come more grandiose than the monolithic title track. A huge structure built towards the heavens, it’s a song of several suites with plenty of sonic shifts and dizzying time changes that are layered with angelic female vocals juxtaposed with gruff growls. It all conspires to transfer the listener to another, magical dimension, and if you were ever called on a quest to save the universe, ‘December’ would make the perfect soundtrack. Such is the immersive nature of this album that the hour running time passes in the blink of an eye, and its addictive quality will have you pressing repeat. ” – Devolution Magazine

“if you like symphonic metal, it is hard to imagine you not finding it enjoyable. ” – The Metal Crypt

“Fans of bands such as Epica should find a great deal to like here. Stormbound do the female-fronted symphonic metal thing rather well.” – Heavy Music HQ

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Album Title: December
Release Date: August 5, 2022
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Desert’s Roar – 5:03
2. Altar of Innocence – 5:12
3. Sacred Lies – 4:41
4. Away from Here – 6:04
5. December – 10:30
6. Shadows – 4:21
7. Flying High – 4:55
8. Fragments – 6:24
9. Child’s Play – 9:02
Album Length: 56:12

Album Recording Credits:
All songs performed by: Stormbound
All songs written by: Stormbound, Benny Kliachko, Ian Post
Musical Production: Stormbound and Ian Post
Mix and Master: Alex Zvulun at A.G Studio.
Artwork: Gogo Melone ART

Album and Live Band Line Up:
Yael Horwitz – Vocals
Ofer Friedman – Guitar & Vocals
Shani Friedman – Guitar
Rotem Sadia – Keyboard
Pavel Kleiman – Bass
Yuval Partush – Drums

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The album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

A melodic prophecy of wrath.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

Desert’s Roar – A cry for freedom from an inner struggle taking place inside the mind of a person feeling controlled and overpowered.

Alter of innocence – The story of a young girl being sexually molested by a person who’s either her biological or spiritual father.

Sacred Lies – Our response to those who try to control us and others because they believe their religion is the only truth. Our most enraged song.

Away from Here – A story of betrayal, and one’s disbelief of his ability to show feelings of regret and empathy, while the betrayed woman responds with forgiveness.

December – This song depicts the destructive force of nature (Symbolized by the monstrous character called “December”) that is here to destroy the human race, especially a western society that is causing global warming, enslaving, and murdering its earthlings and needs to be stopped. The song ends with the voice of a sole survivor that sees the sunrise of a new world after the human race is gone.

Shadows – The story of a somewhat lonely and toxic relationship in which the woman tries to help the man in his battle against his demons and thus save the relationship itself, but to no avail. The woman feels as if she’s left alone in a hopeless war.

Flying High – is an optimistic love song, where the man is a protagonist that helps his loved one overcome her suffering caused by a mental illness.

Fragments – a comparison between a shattered person and the society in which he lives.

Child’s Play – The victory of creation, the libidinal energy, and one’s motivation over negativity and scorn.

L-R – Yuval Partush (Drums), Rotem Sadia (Keyboard), Ofer Friedman (Guitar & Vocals), Yael Horwitz (Vocals), Shani Friedman (Guitar), Pavel Kleiman (Bass)
Photo credit – Yair Abelson

Symphonic metal act StormbounD is an astonishing combination of well-crafted instrumentalism and the breathtaking vocals of the lead singer Yael Horwitz. The band is the musical theater that will carry you everywhere from the angelic to the diabolic, from joyous harmony to the sheer loneliness, and from the beauty to the beast.

The band was formed in 2017 in Tel Aviv, Israel by bassist Pavel Kleiman and guitarist and vocalist Ofer Friedman. Next to join were Ofer’s wife Shani Friedman on guitar, Yuval Partush on drums, Rotem Sadia on the keyboard, and Yael Horwitz as lead singer. All members of the band are well-established professional musicians.

Shortly after its formation the group began writing and performing and made a unique mark in the local heavy music scene. The band took part in all major metal events and festivals in Israel, opened for Epica at their concert in Tel Aviv, and its shows are sold out. The band has released four videos so far for the songs “Desert’s Roar”, “Altar of Innocence”, “Child’s Play” and “Flying High”.

During the summer of 2022, the band released its debut album “December”, and it has been receiving great compliments from countless metal magazines along with its songs getting a lot of airplay on different radios and playlists all over the world.

StormbounD is:
Yael Horwitz – Vocals
Ofer Friedman – Guitar & Vocals
Shani Friedman – Guitar
Rotem Sadia – Keyboard
Pavel Kleiman – Bass
Yuval Partush – Drums

Shared Stage with:
Winterhorde, Vessel, Prey for Nothing, Subterranean Masquerade, DPS, Orpheus Blade

Festivals:
Metal 4 Peace – Tel Aviv, Israel – 2022
Israeli Metal Fest – Tel Aviv, Israel – 2021
Passing the Torch I & II – Tel Aviv – 2019, 2021

Charts
Ze Rock Radio – 2nd place
Valkyries of Metal & Rock – 1st place

0 EPK – Concrete Funeral – LAFH (single) (2022)

May 11, 2022
by Asher
· Concrete Funeral · EPKs

EPK – Concrete Funeral – LAFH (single) (2022)

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

“LAFH was written in tribute to a festival out in Drumheller, Alberta. Loud As Hell was very formative to this band, as well as many others in Western Canada I’m sure, in that it became an instant benchmark of recognition. We had to get on that bill before we’d even played our first show which certainly resulted in a push to have our music and content be as high energy and high quality as we were capable of to avoid being overlooked. For this reason along with lyrical content that seemed perfect to set to the hectic musical arrangement, Loud As Hell seemed the obvious subject matter for this song.” – Concrete Funeral

For fans of Exodus, Exhumed, Deicide, Kreator, Death

Single Title: LAFH (Loud As Fuc$#&g Hell)
Release Date: May 11, 2022
Label: Black Page Records

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“There’s plenty of unbridled rage and high-octane energy in this mad romp (“Carnival of Contradictions“), with riffing that alternately pulsates, swirls, scissors, and slashes, tempos that turn on a dime, explosive drum work that will give your skull a solid battering, and vocals that veer from a guttural growl to a maniac shriek in the blink of an eye. It’s a riotous assault, but holds a few eye-opening surprises, including a hell of a guitar solo when the rampage briefly abates. But mainly, this is the kind of track that’s calculated to flood your body with adrenaline and get your blood rushing through the veins, and it reaches a crescendo of ferocious lunacy at the end. ” – No Clean Singing

“For those who enjoy Lamb of God, Carcass, Exodus, and Death, Concrete Funeral is for you.” – Metal Insider

“The Canadian death/thrash brigade Concrete Funeral have a good grasp of the harsh side of things on their debut album Ultimum Judicium. Some very vicious sounding vocals atop the music matches it quite well. Abrasive riffing fits well within either the death or thrash genres. The music works well in all its caustic glory as the songs glide by with memorable efficiency and a rapid pace, but are allowed to have their impact implanted quite nicely… Fans of bands like early Kreator and Slayer will get a kick out of Concrete Funeral’s work. There is a nastiness that makes it more than just a typical thrash release.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“an incredible find and an amazing addition to any library or playlist for anyone with tendencies towards Speed, Thrash, or Death Metal.” – Metal Temple

“Think of a mixing pot of SLAYER, EXODUS, LAMB OF GOD and even some CANNIBAL CORPSE nastiness and you’ve pretty much got Concrete Funeral’s modus operandi… CONCRETE FUNERAL plays honest, vicious heavy metal with some bite…” – Wormwood Chronicles

“”Concrete Funeral , let’s face it, you can’t pass by a chance to listen to a band with a name like that, it just sounds… so Metal!! So if you like your Metal with that added ‘Thrash-tastic’ edge you won’t be too disappointed with their debut release “Ultimum Judicium” , it’s thrashy to the core but with a pinch of Death Metal, think Exodus, Death, Lamb of God and you’ll be in the right ballpark.” – The Metal Wanderlust

“Pay attention death/thrash fans! Soon a very promising debut album will be released by a Canadian band operating in this subgenre of metal… what makes Ultimum Judicium a very strong debut is that it shows what Concrete Funeral is capable of: playing some very well-done death/thrash metal that pounds nicely, but with mixing in quite some variation. Ultimum Judicium for sure promises very much for the future of Concrete Funeral. This is a band that probably could be a pretty big name in death/thrash metal within a few years. Recommended for sure!” – Dutch Metal Maniac

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Single Title: LAFH (Loud As Fuc$#&g Hell)
Release Date: May 11, 2022
Label: Black Page Records

Track Listing:
1. LAFH – 2:18

Single Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Concrete Funeral
• All songs written by: Concrete Funeral
• Produced by: Devin Schum
• Mixed by: Devin Schum
• Mastered by: Devin Schum
• Single Artwork by: Johan Aberg (Cybernosferatu on Instagram)
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Band Line Up:
Devin Schum – Vocals / Strings
Jesse Lindbeck – Lead Guitar
Connor Erhart – Drums

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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

1. Concrete Funerals members’ influences are so broad that it has resulted in their unique sound. While some members grew up on metal, other core members did not and have helped achieve a unique sound

2. Concrete Funeral is a band comprised of members who are self-taught not only on their individual instruments but in various formats of media such as mixing and mastering as well as video production and other forms of graphic design. All efforts to this date have been fully produced and released by the band.

3. We like to operate on a healthy balance of excess, aggression and humour/ fun. Let’s crack some beers, bang our heads, say some silly shit and have some laughs!

L-R – Devin Schum – Guitars/ Vocals | Jesse Lindbeck – Guitars | Connor Erhart – Drums

Concrete Funeral is a no-holds-barred contingent of death/thrash from Calgary, Alberta, Canada that has done much to project themselves to the forefront of their local music scene since 2015. Known for packing venues and festivals while bringing a heavy and powerful presence to the stage, Concrete Funeral has had the privilege to play with bands such as Archspire, Battlecross, Disciples of Power, Kataklysm, and Toxic Holocaust.

Incorporating a vast variety of influences with some of the more prominent being Warbringer, Zakk Wylde, and Onslaught, and Hypocrisy, Concrete Funeral produces a sound in the veins Death, Exodus and Lamb of God. Citing references like Hobo With A Shotgun; the band embraces over-the-top comedic horror and frequently embellishes their metal with those themes.

Concrete Funeral is comprised of four talented musicians from Alberta that collectively have decades of experience behind them. In May 2019, they released their debut album “Ultimum Judicium”, which was then followed in 2021 with the EP “Covered In Concrete”.

Now in 2022, in tribute to Western Canada’s decibel-breaking metal festival Loud As Hell, which the band holds high regard for in helping them boost their metal career, Concrete Funeral will unleash their new single LAFH on May 11th.

Concrete Funeral is:
Devin Schum – Vocals / Strings
Jesse Lindbeck – Lead Guitar
Connor Erhart – Drums

Discography:
2022 – LAFH – Single
2021 – Covered In Concrete – EP
2019 – Ultimum Judicium – LP

Shared Stage with:
Battlecross, Toxic Holocaust, Kataklysm, Archspire, Dragonforce (guitarists), Soulfly

Tours and Festivals:
2021 – Loud As Hell Fest – Drumheller, AB
2018 – Loud As Hell Fest – Drumheller, AB
2018 – Armstrong Metal Fest – Armstrong, BC
2017 – Loud As Hell Fest – Drumheller, AB

0 EPK – Elektric Mistress – Chapter 99 (EP) (2022)

May 4, 2022
by Asher
· Elektric Mistress · EPKs

EPK – Elektric Mistress – Chapter 99 (EP) (2022)

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

For fans of Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, Kyuss, Sleep

“Friends, this EP has been a long time coming. As a lot of other bands experienced at the beginning of the pandemic, not being able to gather as a full band or find open studio space kind of made making music difficult. So we decided to do it mostly by ourselves, at a distance. With some help, we got it done. We’re stoked to finally present it for streaming everywhere. We hope it’s worth a listen or three.” – Elektric Mistress

EP Title: Chapter 99
Release Date: June 17, 2022
Label: Self-Release

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“With an ominous as hell intro, the first track on this three-track EP is certainly the most expansive and progressive of the bunch. It dissolves quickly into trippy psych-rock that builds towards something that can certainly be called unique. The 70s vibe doesn’t just come from the riffs either, with the clean vocals having a real early rock years sound to them.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life (2019 – Elektric Mistress – EP)

“Elektric Mistress are a blooze bar band, but with all the pizzazz of seventies throwback rock… Musically, Elektric Mistress have a distinct voice with ambience and dripping cool, but coupled with a vocalist who transitions from a throaty rasp to southern twang to make this a fresh and engaging take on a legacy seventies sound.” – Power Play Rock & Metal Magazine (2019 – Elektric Mistress – EP)

“Make no mistake, Elektric Mistress are a heavy rock and roll band and they’ve got the ‘k’ in “electric” to prove it…” – The Obelisk (2019 – Elektric Mistress – EP)

“The first step can only be taken when the last toke has been drawn and ELEKTRIC MISTRESS is ready to unveil their single ‘Turn To Grey’ off their upcoming debut self-titled EP due out on July 19th. Channeling the energy of inspirations such as Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Pink Floyd the stoner rock quintet from Halifax, Canada is all about the groove. ELEKTRIC MISTRESS is face punching psychedelic rock firmly rooted in what has come before, and also looking ahead, their single ‘Turn To Grey’ is described as ‘smoke rings in a blizzard’. – Metal Bulletin Zine (2019 – Elektric Mistress – EP)

“Very classy stuff, and it is absolutely recommended!” – Melodic.net (2019 – Elektric Mistress – EP)

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EP Title: Chapter 99
Release Date: June 17, 2022
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Magic Dust – 4:06
2. Radio – 5:38
3. Cocaine Johnny – 4:24
4. Chapter 99 – 5:47
EP Length: 19:56

EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Elektric Mistress
• All songs written by: Elektric Mistress
• Produced by: Elektric Mistress
• Mixed by: Alex Burris at Fang Recordings, Dartmouth, NS
• Mastered by: Alex Burris at Fang Recordings, Dartmouth, NS
• EP Artwork by: Ricardo Arreola
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP and Live Band Line Up:
Kyle Cantfell – Guitar
Jason Cantfell – Guitar
Kieran Richardson – Bass
Maxwell Poole: Vox
Riley MacDonald – Keyboards
Valencia Canales: Drums

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The EP as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

High energy psychedelic heartache with some witchcraft!

We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel or anything here; we’re just trying to write the best songs that we can. The EP is a banger straight through; there’s really no spacey stuff on this one, maybe except for the middle break in Radio. Lyrically I think we go by the motto WWBSD (What would Black Sabbath do?); The general heavy music concepts of madness, the occult, the dangers of substance abuse, lost love, etc. A lot of our lyrics we find mix these concepts with stuff about the experience of playing live on the stage and the music business in general.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. Magic Dust:
Pure stoner rock. Also, a tasty organ solo in the middle. It’s about two people embarking on a romantic psychedelic trip together for the first time.

2. Radio:
A song about how music or a song brings back memories of past relationships. Our most Black Sabbath-type riff, for sure. Riley came up with the main riff on this one.

3. Cocaine Johnny:
It’s a fun and high energy song with some dark lyrics about addiction. Cocaine’s a hell of a drug! Purple worship, pure and simple. Just tuned a lot lower. This one was written by Maxwell pretty much entirely.

4. Chapter 99:
It’s a great time! It’s a party and everyone’s invited, even the dead! People have been trying to connect the dead since the beginning of time, via seances, spells, and Oujia boards. A stomper for sure. Hopefully, it gets people moving.

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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

1. None of the songs on the Chapter 99 EP were recorded in a studio, because of the global pandemic and just not having the cash. This was our first crack at self-production. Also, the stringed instruments and keys are completely digital.

2. However, if you hear tape noise in the tracks, that’s because they were shoved through the CLASP system (Closed Loop Analog Signal Processing) at Fang Recordings. It basically shoots everything from Pro Tools to a Studer A80 2-inch tape machine, mixed down to stereo with a Studer A810 ¼ inch, and then back to Pro Tools for that old recording sound. Apparently, CLASP is a super-rare system, and it’s the only one that exists east of Montreal, so we were very lucky to be able to utilize it. Heh, we crushed the hell out of that tape.

3. Maritime Hard Rock and Metal Festival is always a good time. Especially when the go-karts are working. We’re pretty sure we spent most of our money into the wee hours of the morning on those. Gas-powered, too, so they rip pretty hard.

Channeling the energy of inspirations such as Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Pink Floyd, Halifax, Canada Elecktic Mistress is all about the groove with their face-punching psychedelic stoner rock firmly rooted in what has come before, but also pushing towards what is ahead. If you’re looking for a true retro psychedelic synth-rock experience with a progressive edge, Elektric Mistress is here to deliver! Take a deep breath and ride the wave through a hypnotic haze of electric highs and sedated tones to take you back in time and return again.

Comprised of guitarists Kyle Cantfell (Guitar) and Jason Cantfell, bassist Kieran Richardson, vocalist Maxwell Poole, keyboardist, Riley MacDonald and drummer Valencia Canales , Elektric Mistress began their journey through oblivion in 2018, making noise on the Canadian East coast scene, which included performing on the area’s largest event, the Maritime Metal and Hard Rock Festival during the same year of their conception.

The band released their first debut in 2019 with their self-titled EP showcasing their unique soundscape of stoner rock ignited with crunchy, groovy guitar riffs, bombastic drums, dirty keys, and choice bass licks plus loud and raspy vocals. Now in 2022, the band returns with their follow-up and sophomore EP “Chapter 99” for release in June 2022.

The band adds: “Friends, this EP has been a long time coming. As a lot of other bands experienced at the beginning of the pandemic, not being able to gather as a full band or find open studio space kind of made making music difficult. So we decided to do it mostly by ourselves, at a distance. With some help, we got it done. We’re stoked to finally present it for streaming everywhere. We hope it’s worth a listen or three. We think we’ve been steady on the course as far as evolution goes for this next release. However, now that guitarist Jason Cantfell has joined the band, we’ve been doing a lot more guitar harmonies and stuff we couldn’t do before; the end part in Cocaine Johnny is a good example of that. Definitely expect more of that in the future.”

“Chapter 99” is due out on June 17, 2022 and will be available on all digital platforms.

Elektric Mistress is:
Kyle Cantfell – Guitar
Jason Cantfell – Guitar
Kieran Richardson – Bass
Maxwell Poole: Vox
Riley MacDonald – Keyboards
Valencia Canales: Drums

Discography:
2022 – Chapter 99 – EP
2019 – Elektric Mistress – EP

Shared Stage with:
Skeletonheads, Denacious T, Earth Altar, No Mad Sky, Smoke N’ Rhythm, Brass Antlers, Chosen Lung, Pirate Jenny, Unhailed, Worlds Away, Dazor, Shadow of Everest, The Black Rats, The Bloody Hell, Dirtbox, Hostis, Halnova, Second Line Parade.

Tours and Festivals:
2019 – Maritime Metal and Hard Rock Festival
2018 – Maritime Metal and Hard Rock Festival

0 EPK – Eaten By Sharks – Eradication (2022)

May 3, 2022
by Asher
· Eaten By Sharks · EPKs

EPK – Eaten By Sharks – Eradication (2022)

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

“Eradication toes the line of music and concept, metal meets shark. The album delivers seven tracks, lyrically depicting the horrors of mankind using oceanic imagery. It represents our best fin forward, pulling out all the stops to get the listener to Drop anchor and experience the package as a whole. Lots of tasty treats in our instrumental approach, progressively chomping through each song with razor-sharp riffs and bone-crunching rhythms. Lyrically, taking the con to steer the narrative into the nautical hell that is Eaten By Sharks. Additionally, topping it off with Christian Donaldson’s sonic production, the rattles your existence like a mega-tsunami.” – Eaten By Sharks

For fans of Fit For An Autopsy, Cattle Decapitation, Revocation, Gojira, Despised Icon

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If you’re new to the group, they’re from Ontario, and like the majority of Canadian tech-death bands, they’re damn good at what they do. Don’t let the goofy band name and oddball cover art fool you, this is not amateur hour stuff… As for what the song has to offer, “Depth Charge” is built on continual flipping back and forth between heavy groove terrain and frenetic riffs aided by ripping leads. In doing so, the song feels almost wave-like in its structure, an ever-changing stream of back and forth battling going on underwater. From the time I’ve spent listening to the full release, this is definitely an album many of you will enjoy.” – Metal Injection

“Eaten By Sharks bring aquatic brutality to Technical Death Metal… Eradication should be of great interest to fans of bands like Fit For An Autopsy, Cattle Decapitation, and Revocation and will be available as a CD or digital download. So take my advice, stay out of the water, go grab a copy and let the feeding frenzy begin upon some other unsuspecting victims.” – Metal Talk

“These guys are all business, and put together a pretty compelling, often crushing effort ” – Metal Rules

“Eaten By Sharks have proven that you don’t have to push boundaries or re-invent a genre to make great music. You just have to make stupidly fun, incredibly groove laden slam influenced tech death that happens to be themed entirely around sharks. I for one had a blast listening to this album and came back to it several times. On display is non-stop killer riffage, thick bass, powerful vocals, high energy drum work and as mentioned a ton of groove to tie it all together. Let loose and enjoy. ” – Cave Dweller Music

“Eradication is an absolute blast and one that hits just as hard as you want it to, and is just as serious as you want an album from a band called Eaten By Sharks to be. I wholeheartedly recommend this beast and hope that you have fun listening to it. I did.” – Noob Heavy

“Eaten by Sharks are fun and easy to bang your head to, even as Tyler Abrams’ buzzing, groovy bass on the opening moments of “Depth Charge” sets up a furious breakdown. Album closer “Megalodon” sees Eaten by Sharks allowing just a little more technicality and experimentation to filter into the sound but it’s still pretty safe and by the numbers death / deathcore. It’s also undeniably fun, with the one-two punch of “Dead Weight” and “Kill and Consume” a particular highlight, with the former hitting almost thrash levels of energy in its feeding frenzy middle section.” – Angry Metal Guy

“I just discovered Eaten by Sharks, and the band is a good surprise. Their mix of several styles focused on raw violence and devastating technicality makes Eradication an explosive and extremely effective album.” Acta Infernalis

“Eradication is a cracking slab of death metal, excellently written and performed to a high level.” The Razor’s Edge

“Combining new and old Death Metal influences, Eaten By Sharks have proven themselves to be a cut above the competition at the top of the food chain ” – Metal Noise

“It’s got great energy and the sounds are visceral – so well done to all concerned because this is a fine release and will be a an excellent addition to anyone’s death metal collection sitting neatly besides the likes of Cannibal Corpse, Immolation and Dying Fetus.” – My Global Mind

“Never straying far from their love of chunky riffing, sprinkling some technical parts here and there, Eaten by Sharks is balls out heavy and loads of fun. This record is being self-released, but I would not be surprised if their next album comes out on a label, as there should be a lot of interest around Eaten by Sharks when Eradication drops.” – Metal Epidemic

“in terms of pure heaviness and brutal riffs, Eaten By Sharks hit the mark in an exceptional way throughts this second release… those looking for a superb alternative to Meshuggah and Decapitated, there’s definitely plenty here to entertain.” – Real Gone

“Not all of the material is shark themed. “Dead Weight” describes the grotesque lengths a man would go to avoid death at sea and “Same Face, Different Mask” seems to be talking about a serial killer. Still, sharks are their sweet spot, whether it’s from the perspective of the victims or the shark itself like on “Apex Predator.” Eaten By Sharks is a niche band in a niche genre. However, if you find yourself regularly watching Jaws and Deep Blue Sea, and are a fan of bands like Cattle Decapitation, Dying Fetus, and Cannibal Corpse, then Eaten By Sharks is not to be missed.” – I Am Tuned Up

“Eradication has all the pacing of a tech death album with blast beats, quick riff transitions, and wicked solos. Matt Sheriff has great range on the vocals and hits the low growls, the high raspy screams, and plenty of solid mids. He has an incredible flow, at times just as unnervingly quick as the guitars he barks over. The line ‘stare into the bastards eyes a f*****g devil in disguise I’m dragged into the depths below a life of agony unfolds” on “Depth Charge” has the cadence of Serj Tankian at his most unhinged.” – I Am Tuned Up

“Shit, did they put on a solid show and constantly required crowd interaction. They seamlessly blended classic and modern death metal with some technical flare here and there. I was thoroughly impressed with this awesome band, and can only add another solid band to the ever-growing laundry list of opening bands that may or may hit hit the spot…..and Eaten By Sharks fucking shredded!” – Technical Music Review (Live Review – Eaten By Sharks Opening for First Fragment – St. Catharines, ON -12-2-18)

“They groove a ton, with some sweet guitar licks for good measure to keep your ears engaged. They’re a mix of classic and new death metal, and just as ferocious.” – Technical Music Review

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Album Title: Eradication
Release Date: August 26, 2022
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Shallow Water – 4:16
2. Dead Weight – 3:12
3. Kill and consume – 4:06
4. Same Face, Different Mask – 4:26
5. Depth Charge – 3:07
6. Apex Predator – 3:20
7. Megalodon – 4:55
Album Length: 27:24

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Eaten By Sharks
• All songs written by: Eaten By Sharks
• Produced by: Christian Donaldson
• Mixed by: Christian Donaldson
• Mastered by: Christian Donaldson
• Album Artwork by: Shindy Design
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album and Live Band Line Up:
Matt Sherriff – Vocals
Chris Chaperon – Lead Guitar
Dan Okowinsky– Rhythm Guitar
Tyler Abrams – Bass
Justin Whitehead – Drums

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The album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

Tells a story of nautical destruction.

Matt went to invoke feelings of fear and bring you along as a first-person, a victim of society in a merciless assault of sharks infiltrating a people’s world.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

Shallow water — The lyrics for the opening song of this EP sets the scene for some nautical mayhem. Depicting a breach of humans imposing their presence in a shark’s home. Not liking this invasion, the Sharks bite back attacking, creating fear and madness. Humanity, desperate to save itself, exacts its revenge but mistakenly after the kill, doesn’t realize it was the children of a gargantuan Mother. She then returns to punish their greedy actions and finishes them once and for all, puny humans.

Deadweight – this song hits quickly, revealing some of the hells we face out on the open waters, alone out in the elements, what will you do to survive. Having to fight for our lives, fighting off infection and the madness that ensues. After losing complete control of the mind, you’re left with fewer limbs than you started with, begging for better days.

Kill and consume – PSA – don’t eat shark soup. After being cursed for the poor choices of humanity you are left wishing for the only release possible. Death.

Same face, different mask — this song is a little less nautical, instead of focusing on the aspect of being like a shark. A ruthless, unstoppable predator, unable to deal with its petty surroundings. It’s time to take matters into your own hands and attack.

Depth charge — for this song we go right back into the first-person view of the horrors of a shark attack. Dragging you down into what could be the mouth of hell. Escape is not possible. All hope fades as the light from the surface disappears leaving you with nothing but a broken shell of a body, until even that gets devoured.

Apex predator — the POV of this song switches from the victim, to the victor. Become the apex predator. Leave nobody alive.

Megalodon – this last song reminds you that none of us are safe. After the endless curiosities of mankind bring us deeper into the depths, we realize we have awoken what can only be called hell. The megalodon is back and hungry after centuries of deep rest. The hope of escape is quickly cut off by the jaw of the colossal beast. Escape is the only chance to live. Will you survive?

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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

1. Cats are Jerks. “Playing a Metal fest, in Hamilton, We were getting ready to go onstage and the switch over time was really tight. Chap opened up his guitar case to find his cat and left him a surprise; he had pissed all over the fretboard right before he had packed up. The singer from one of the headliners caught the moment and said, “Yeah I saw the guy open the guitar case, look concerned, then he picked up the guitar, smelt it, looked up into the sky and yelled FUUUUUUCK!!!” 30 seconds later Chap is in the bathroom with mounts of single-ply toilet paper, the guitar in the sink, water running, and people wondering what the fuck is going on. He was able to take the stage for the set just in time but every time he had to do some finger tapping he felt like he was grinding the piss into the fretboard, nobody shook his hands for a week after that. Cats are jerks, stick with fish!”

2. When we found Matt he was recording vocal playthroughs of Archspire songs, on Facebook. I showed the video of him to the rest of the band and we said let’s take a chance, even though he shot it on a cell phone from 1999 you could tell this kid has chops!. Turned out to be quite the talent and a sweetheart of a guy, on the surface anyway…..

3. We were supposed to record the album Spring of 2020 but the Pandemic hit and it caused us to postpone the recording a few times. A year and a half later, we finally got up to Montreal and recorded with Christian Donaldson. It was such a strange time leading up to the recording, however, with the extra waiting, we were able to squeeze a few more tracks in and get super tight. It was the fastest that we have ever completed tracking which gave us time for some RnR and to go to some sick breweries, sampling some amazing craft beers!

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L-R – Tyler Abrams (Bass) | Justin Whitehead (drums) | Matt Sherriff (Vocals) | Chris Chaperon (Lead Guitar) | Dan Okowinsky (Guitar)

Photo Credit: Lisa Thompson

A different type of beast has emerged from the murky depths of Canada’s technical death metal scene. Eaten By Sharks, from the Niagara Falls region is prepared to usher in a new wave of aquatic brutality, and devastate the landscape with a perfect blend of technical precision and unbridled aggression. The wait is over. There is blood in the water. The feeding frenzy is about to begin…..

Their first bite was the release of the 2013 debut EP ”We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat” and now they are ready for fans to deep dive into their first full-length “Eradication”, which will throw listeners into a typhoon of riffs, breakdowns, gritty vocals, and heart-pounding drums.

“Eradication” toes the line of music and concept, metal meets shark. It tells a story of nautical destruction, in a first-person horror story, as a victim of a society in a merciless assault from sharks infiltrating the human world. The listener will be struck with Thalassophobia – the persistent and intense fear of deep bodies of water such as the ocean. The feeling of something underneath you, that you can’t see.

“Eradication” delivers seven tracks, lyrically depicting the horrors of mankind using oceanic imagery. Eaten By Sharks puts their best fin forward, pulling out all the stops to get the listener to drop anchor and experience the package as a whole. Lots of tasty treats await the discerning metal fan through their instrumental approach, as they progressively chomp through each song with razor-sharp riffs and bone-crunching rhythms.

“We pull from various elements of thrash, Death-core, Traditional Death Metal, Tech-metal, and Hardcore and match that up with the horrors of the deep. Each of the songs on the EP has a different approach to our influences, however, it retains a solid instrumental and lyrical theme throughout the tracks. Conceptually, we keep things on the water and embrace the image of the fear and respect that comes from the breach of a single dorsal fin.” adds the band.

Fans of Fit For An Autopsy, Gojira, Cattle Decapitation, and Revocation will be especially interested in taking the plunge with Eaten By Sharks.

The album “Eradication” was released on August 26, 2022 with more music and touring to follow in 2023.

Eaten By Sharks: is
Matt Sherriff – Vocals
Chris Chaperon – Lead Guitar
Dan Okowinsky– Rhythm Guitar
Tyler Abrams – Bass
Justin Whitehead – Drums

Shared Stage with:
Revocation, The Faceless, Dying Fetus, First Fragment, Beyond Creation, Emmure, Upon A Burning Body, Beneath the Massacre, Brought By Pain

Discography:
2022 – Eradication
2013 – We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat – EP

Festivals:
2013 – SCENE fest – St. Catharines, ON
2013 – Southern Ontario Metal fest – Hamilton, ON
2013 – Chaos fest – Hamilton, ON

0 EPK – Brutta- Self-Titled (2022)

May 3, 2022
by Asher
· Brutta · EPKs

EPK – Brutta- Self-Titled (2022)

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

For fans of Vltimas, Mayhem, Bloodbath, Dark Funeral, Morbid Angel

Album Title: Brutta
Release Date: June 17, 2022
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Tunecore

“The album is a definitive punch in your face… or maybe we could say a hammer in your forehead! A mixture of open evil chords with blastbeats finding a defined yet tormenting growling vocal. The song themes are very precise and lyrics brings a subjective aspect of humans mental conflicts from a darker angle. It’s right there, aggression, darkness, heaviness, a critical sound mass with huge personality, not to mention its fine production.” – Brutta

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Album Title: Brutta
Release Date: June 17, 2022
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Tunecore

Track Listing:
1. Brutta (4:34)
2. Mortem (4:08)
3. Frgmntd (3:55)
4. Bastardo (4:20)
5. Inferno (4:21)
6. Cristus (3:42)
7. Devon (3:51)
8. Limbo (4:37)
Album Length: 33:20

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Brutta
• All songs written by: Brutta
• Produced by: Tom MacLean @ Twelve Tone Studio
• Mixed by: Tom MacLean @ Twelve Tone Studio
• Mastered by: Tom MacLean @ Twelve Tone Studio
• Album Artwork by: Luigi Quarta

Album Band Line Up:
Adriano Ribeiro (guitars, vocals)
Tom MacLean (bass)
Gledson Gonçalves (drums)

Discography:
2022 – Self-Titled

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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

After coming up with the band’s name, Brutta, we discovered that its meaning in Italian is ‘ugly female’. That was funny but also weird for us and we almost give up the name, since we don’t want to offend anyone, especially the ladies. We believe true beauty lies within each one of us. It’s about who you are, not what you look like.

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The album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

The album is a definitive punch in your face… or maybe we could say a hammer in your forehead! A mixture of open evil chords with blast beats finding a defined yet tormenting growling vocal. The song themes are very precise and the lyrics bring a subjective aspect of humans’ mental conflicts from a darker angle. It’s right there, aggression, darkness, heaviness, a critical sound mass with a huge personality, not to mention its fine production. A huge amount of energy released while listening to the album is guaranteed (laughs).

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. Brutta: It’s the opening song and carries the band’s name. It’s about letting yourself be transformed by Brutta’s aggressiveness admiring its uniqueness while being taken over by the transformation process. Brutta is what everyone will become, so watch out!

2. Mortem: From a victim of a cold assassin perspective, it’s hard to tell when the bloodthirsty will make a move and execute his final stroke. This song carries a tense description of the please to stack chopped bodies and live among hands of blood to mutilate and break the ones consider to be inferior people by the killer.

3. Frgmntd: Existence inevitably, from time to time, breaks the individual. An imprecise cave, full of depth, where one feels opaque, taken and strangled. It is difficult to fix what you don’t understand, and through the despair of not putting the pieces together, you live as fragments.

4. Bastardo: Not everyone believes in the fable of Jesus, but those who do often point fingers in criticism at their fellow men. However, it is common to see devotees misinterpreting their own existence, preferring to pray until they are blind. What if all of Christianity is just folklore? If there is no god, would Jesus be a bastard?

5. Inferno: When life acts wicked, greater is evil. Inferno speaks of the process of dodging facts, extinguishing the light of understanding, and thus letting the beast gradually take control of interpretations. The shadow of hate creeps in, and when it dominates one, that’s when self-hell is penetrated. When life acts wicked it is necessary to understand that one is under the influence of his beast, of his evil. When life acts wicked you are evil.

6. Cristus: When one is invaded by the feeling of existential emptiness, it is common to resort to belief. However, it is not by following the ‘legion of Cristus’ that one will be miraculously absorbed by his own acts of the unspeakable. You cannot resort to an unknown greater force if you are not able to fulfill personal dogmas. No way out, it is important to bow to self-ignorance.

7. Devon: We are now inside the mind of a sick, sociopathic and dangerous to society individual. He is locked up in the confines of Devon, a prison made for violent offenders. Nevertheless, our prisoner can’t wait to run away so he can keep chasing you…

8. Limbo: Limbo, a state of indecision, uncertainty, indefiniteness. Imagine not wanting to know who you are, you can’t support any more self-defense and now you are surrendering to loss. Right there, the dead won’t be any helpful. Right there, about to collapse death is preferred to ruin.

L-R: Gledson Gonçalves (drums) | Adriano Ribeiro (guitars and vocals) | Tom MacLean (bass)
Photo credit: Gledson and Adriano: Felipe Rinke. Tom: self-taken photo

After working for Athemon (Adriano Ribeiro (guitars, vocals) and Tom MacLean (bass)) as their session drummer, Gledson Gonçalves had the idea of creating another project with more extreme music. Recruiting Ribeiro (guitars, vocals) and MacLean (bass), both were very eager to dive headfirst into the aggressive sound Gonçalves had in mind. A few jams later and Brutta was officially formed as a studio project over two contents. Gonçalves and Ribeiro in Brazil and MacLean in the UK.

Brutta works collaboratively through every part of the process, first Ribeiro develops and assembles the riffs, to which Gonçalves adds drum parts. The final musical touches come in as MacLean weaves the bass riffs and then vocals are layered on top with lyrical themes coming from human behaviour, especially its darker angles.

As they plan to hit the stage in the near future, fans will be met with loads of energy and power during the set as Brutta releases their demons through strong performances, so the audience can do the same.

A modern and in-your-face version of obscure and wicked music, Brutta rises like brutal “Heavy Post Metal” their debut, self-titled album will be released on June 17, 2022.

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