Category: EPKs

0 EPK – Duskwalker – All They Know Is Fear (2019) (CDN Records)

November 26, 2020
by Asher
· Duskwalker · EPKs

EPK – Duskwalker – All They Know Is Fear (2019) (CDN Records)

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

For fans of Morbid Angel, Carcass, Pantera, Van Halen, Cannibal Corpse

Album Title: All They Know Is Fear
Release Date: November 22, 2019
Label: CDN Records
Distribution: CDN Records

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“After drummer Cale Costello summons listeners with a lethal drum roll, the song (Shadowcreeper) quickly lunges for the kill. Vocalist Joey Scaringi’s rasped snarls and growls accompany blastbeats until the mid-song breakdowns syncopate with the Shadowcreeper’s violent pursuit. Once guitarist John Robinson’s sharpened solo starts stabbing, the finale seems written in blood. There’s no happy ending here, just melodic death metal that balances brutality and infectious grooves.” – Decibel Magazine

“In crafting “The Crawling Tongue“ (single), the band wanted “to take the listener somewhere dark”, and in that they succeeded. It’s a ghoulish and ghastly song, but also a brutish neck-wrecker, anchored by a cold, menacing, rhythmic slugger of a riff and vertebrae-cracking drumwork. In the vocal department, frontman Joey Scaringi shifts between gruff, bellowing growls, livid screams, horrid pronouncements, and filthy gurgles, and as the song proceeds the band inject bursts of jittery, jolting fretwork, dismal chords, and squealing guitar mutilation, as well as a freakish fret-melting solo that amplifies the feeling of cruel, unearthly derangement in the music.” – No Clean Singing

“Your neck is going to hurt after giving these guys a spin. DUSKWALKER evoke a pure metal spirit that hones a modern groove into a heavier and darker place where all they know is fear! Their tunes pick and pull accents of influence from a wide spectrum but overall stay true to a highly accessible and aggressive metal barrage. Every song on the album is different but shades of Dethklok, Carcass, Pantera, Amon Amarth, Revocation, and Nile can be felt in the shadows around every turn. “All They Know Is Fear” proves to be one hell of a ride, in which I’m sure will resonate a diverse group of metalheads. Crank this up loud and apologies in advance for tomorrow’s neck pain! 8/10” – Blessed Altar Zine

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Album Title: All They Know Is Fear
Release Date: November 22, 2019
Label: CDN Records
Distribution: CDN Records

Track Listing:
1. The Return (1:58)
2. Dimensional Collision (4:13)
3. The Crawling Tongue (5:20)
4. Madness Unleashed (4:57)
5. Dyatlov Pass (5:58)
6. Shadowcreeper (3:58)
7. Bielek (3:50)
8. Domus Volant Noctuae (2:18)
9. The Crushing Weight Of Guilt (5:19)
10. Masters Of Vril (7:04)
11. Ripping Terror (3:43)
Album Length: 48:41

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Duskwalker
• All songs written by: John Robinson, Cale Costello, Matt Grabon, Joey Scaringi
• Produced by: John Robinson, Cale Costello, Jon Howard
• Mixed by: John Robinson
• Mastered by: John Robinson
• Album Artwork by: Alexandre Goulet
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album and Live Band Line Up:
Joey Scaringi – Vocals
John Robinson – Guitars
Cale Costello – Drums
Matt Grabon – Bass / Vocals

Formed in 2015 In Niagara Falls, Canada. Duskwalker combines traditional heavy metal and death metal with atmospheric passages. Comprised of Niagara’s lifer metal musicians, they released their debut “Codex Mystirium“ in 2016. In November of 2019, Duskwalker released their sophomore album “All They Know Is Fear“ Distributed by CDN Records. The band won The Niagara Music Award for Best Heavy Metal Group in 2019 and 2020.

Album and Live Band Line Up:
Joey Scaringi – Vocals
John Robinson – Guitars
Cale Costello – Drums
Matt Grabon – Bass / Vocals

Discography:
2019 – All They Know Is Fear – LP
216 – Codex Mystirium – LP

Shared Stage w/:
Overkill, Crowbar, Hate Eternal, Vital Remains, Venom Inc, Iron Reagan, West Of Hell, Necronomicon, Lutharo

Tours and Festivals:
2016 – Full Terror Assault Open Air Festival (Illinois)

0 EPK – Sennight – New Takes The Old (2021)

November 26, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Sennight

EPK – Sennight – New Takes The Old (2021)

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

For fans of Katatonia, Opeth, Kamelot

Release Date: TBA 2021

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Release Date: TBA 2021

Track Listing:
1. Perfect Symmetry
2. New Takes The Old – ft. guest solo Brian Kingsland (Nile, Imperishable)
3. Tearing Free – ft. guest solo Ron Dalton Jr.
4. When Daylight Dies
5. Golden Crown – ft. guest solo Ron Dalton Jr.
6. Who Am I – ft. guest solo Alex Parra (Paladin, Sadistic Ritual)
7. Arise – ft. guest solo Ron Dalton Jr.
8. I Am
9. Misbegotten
10. Go

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Adam Mast, David Holquin, Ron Dalton Jr, Trevor Norris
• All songs written by: Adam Mast
• Produced by: Adam Mast and Zac Thomas
• Mixed by: Zac Thomas, Jam Room Studios
• Mastered by: Zac Thomas, Fisheye Mastering
• Album Artwork by: Adam Mast

Album Band Line Up:
Adam Mast – Vocals, Bass, Guitars
Trevor Norris – Solo Guitars
David Holquin – Drums

L-R – Sennight – Adam Mast – Bass, Vocal | Trevor Norris – Guitar

Atlanta’s Sennight was founded in 2017 by bassist/vocalist/songwriter Adam Mast. After years of playing bass in the extreme metal scene, his musical tastes and direction changed and he began writing in a more melodic/heavy metal direction. Influenced by melodic metal bands such as Katatonia, Opeth, and Kamelot, he sought to craft a sound with heavy guitars and drums entwined with harmonic vocal melodies.

Sennight’s first EP “Fear of the Unseen” came out in May 2019, recorded at Jam Room Studio in Columbia, SC with engineer Zac Thomas. Joining in on the studio tracks were a couple of ace North Carolina metal musicians: Drummer David Holquin (Violent Life Violent Death) and guitarist Ron Dalton Jr. (Your Chance to Die, Final Curse).

Wasting no time, Sennight reentered the Jam Room Studio in late 2019, again with Thomas at the console, and began recording their first LP “New Takes The Old” with guitarist Trevor Norris officially joining the band in early 2020. Holquin and Dalton Jr. helped again with studio tracking and the sessions along with guest guitar solo appearances from mainstay southeastern metallers Brian Kingsland (Nile, Imperishable) and Alex Parra (Paladin, Sadistic Ritual).

Up to this point, the writing has been done by Mast who fully demos the songs on a DAW and sends them to the other studio players. The guitar solos are fully made by the individual players and the drums are creatively improved by the drummer. When it comes to their live shows, metal fans can anticipate a high energy set with a big guitar sound, in true classic rock band style with no backing tracks. Sennight’s debut album “New Takes the Old” can be expected in 2021.

Album Band Line Up:
Adam Mast – Vocals, Bass, Guitars
Trevor Norris – Solo guitars
David Holquin – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Adam Mast – Bass, Vocals
Trevor Norris – Guitar

Discography:
2021 – New Takes The Old
2020 – Alone in Ecstasy (Single)
2019 – Fear of The Unseen (EP)

0 EPK – Feed After Midnite – Out of Time (single) (2020)

November 21, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Feed After Midnite

EPK – Feed After Midnite – Out of Time (single) (2020)

“A driving, anthem, hard rock tune with lyrics that paint a picture of a post-apocalyptic world in need of someone to fight for what is right. Are you ready to fight?”

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

For fans of Deftones, Avenged Sevenfold, Breaking Benjamin, Volbeat, Iron Maiden

Single Title: Out of Time
Release Date: October 2, 2020
Label: Feed On Records
Distribution: Distrokid

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L-R: Feed After Midnite Current Line-Up:

Dylan DeRepentigny (Bass), Sean Bolster (Drums), Yvon Gauthier (Vocals), Denis Bastien (Guitar), Marc Bastien (Guitar)

Photo Credit- Laura Collins

Feed After Midnite hails from Ottawa, Canada, and thanks to recent, pandemic-granted free time, released a single “Out of Time”.

This is the first single from the fairly new, laid back band who are out to show rock fans around the world that they are “just some dudes having fun and playing tunes”. Embodying that mantra, Feed After Midnite maintains a high level of professionalism, which comes through in their musicianship.

Feed After Midnite shares their hopes for the energetic, upbeat single:

“We are aiming to provide our fans with a mix of a modern hard-hitting sound and also the refreshing nostalgic sound of old school rock and metal. A driving, anthemic hard rock tune with lyrics that paint a picture of a post-apocalyptic world in need of someone to fight for what is right. Are you ready to fight?”

“Out of Time” can be heard on YouTube and Spotify.

Feed After Midnite formed in 2018 and take a large amount of inspiration from horror movies, current events, and childhood memories. When they started they had a predominantly hard rock sound which evolved into heavier stylings but at the same time, remaining catchy and simple.

Those who enjoy many facets of hard rock and metal will appreciate Feed After Midnite, especially those who like Deftones, Avenged Sevenfold, Volbeat, and Faith No More. The band expects to be releasing more music in 2021.

The single “Out of Time” was released on October 2, 2020 and available for download on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Amazon.

BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS

1. For their 5th show ever, Feed After Midnite got to open for Buckcherry at Ottawa’s legendary venue, Barrymore’s. They were surprised when a local promoter offered them the spot, they had never played a show with a known band before. The venue was a lot bigger than they were used to, a fun experience.

2. The drums were recorded at Audio Valley Studios. The guitars and bass and vocals were recorded at Dark Moon Productions. Joe Lyko, tracked, mixed, and mastered the songs.

3. Most of Feed After Midnite’s lyrics are inspired by 80s’ nostalgia (movies, cartoons, horror, childhood memories)

4. In late January 2020, Feed After Midnite was on a roll, found a new drummer that fit in perfectly, worked on new songs, booked some studio time, they had shows lined up, then Covid-19 happened. It put the brakes on everything. The time off gave them the chance to really work on the small details of their songs they were planning on recording. They re-grouped 3 months later, booked studio time, played a show (with restrictions), released some music. It went well in the end, they’re stronger than ever.

5. Most members can play multiple instruments. Yvon (vocalist) used to play in a band with Denis and Marc as the drummer for over 15 years. Sean (drummer) started out on guitar.

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Single Title: Out of Time
Release Date: October 2, 2020
Label: Feed On Records
Distribution: Distrokid

Single Credits:
• All songs performed by: Feed after Midnite
• All songs written by: Feed after Midnite
• Produced by: Feed after Midnite
• Mixed by: Joe Lyko
• Mastered by: Joe Lyko
• Album Artwork by: Marc Bastien
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Band Line Up:
Marc Bastien – Guitar/keys
Denis Bastien – Guitar
Sean Bolster – Drums
Dylan DeRepentigny – Bass
Yvon Gauthier – Vocals

Discography:
2020 – Running Man (single)
2020 – Out of Time (single)

Shared Stage with:
Buckcherry, Beasto Blanco, Eve of Uprise, Scepter, Black Absinthe, Danny Van Sceney

0 EPK – Vis Mystica – Celestial Wisdom (2022) (Dark Star Records)

November 18, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Vis Mystica

EPK – Vis Mystica – Celestial Wisdom (2022) (Dark Star Records)

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

“Celestial Wisdom is an EP that I want people to listen to when they want to escape the craziness and mundane nature of everyday life. Sitting in an office for a 9 to 5 job doesn’t offer one much time for adventure or fantastical experiences and Vis Mystica wants to convey that through its music. You can be sitting at home, driving to work, anything and have the opportunity to turn on this album and be transported to a wonderful land outside of the boundaries of our reality.” – Connor McCray – Vis Mystica

For fans of Rhapsody, Blind Guardian, Twilight Force, Symphony X, Wintersun

Album Title: Celestial Wisdom
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Label: Dark Star Records
Distribution: Dark Star Records

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“Vis Mystica is a very interesting power metal band from Pennsylvania. Listening to this group is like finding an oasis in the middle of the driest desert. Although one of its main characteristics is that its music is based on the Star Wars universe, it is fair to say that its music shines by itself and it is not for less, since its influences are not found in its local scene, not even in its country.” – Metal-Rules.com

“Offering escapism from everyday life, Vis Mystica transports listeners into a fantastical world of magical powers and epic stories with their Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic inspired Power Metal. Along with taking great influence from other bands, they possess a style that is unique and holds its own in the power metal landscape.” – Bloodynews.ro

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Album Title: Celestial Wisdom
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Label: Dark Star Records
Distribution: Dark Star Records

Track Listing:
1. Whispering Winds of Fate (feat. Jonas Heidgert – Dragonland) 3:58
2. Legacy of the Builders (feat. David Michael Moote (Operus) and Ty Christian – Lords of the Trident) 5:29
3. The Plains of Silence 4:42
4. Lux Et Veritas (feat. David Michael Moote – Operus) 5:36
5. Beyond the Gates of Fury 4:04
EP Length: 23:51

(CD Bonus Tracks)
6. The Plains of Silence (2020 Demo feat. Jesse Isadore)
7. Introitus (2016 Demo)
8. Secrets of the Maps (2016 Instrumental Demo)

EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Vis Mystica
• All songs written by: Connor McCray
• Produced by: Chad Anderson
• Mixed by: Chad Anderson
• Mastered by: Chad Anderson
• Album Artwork by: Cody Bucher

Album Band Lineup:
Connor McCray – Guitar, Bass, Orchestration
Devin Dewyer – Vocals
Dillon Trollope – Drums

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The EP as a whole:

Celestial Wisdom is a fantastical journey into a world full of mystic powers and sprawling landscapes, with a classic “Good vs. Evil” battle and many memorable locations and detailed stories.

Track by track explained:

Whispering Winds of Fate:
As the intro song and shortest song on the EP I made Winds a sort of guide to the main world in where our story takes place; Tython.

This song describes the sentient world calling out telepathically to beings spread throughout the galaxy to board 9 ships and come bask in the planet’s knowledge and secrets.

Legacy of the Builders:
Builders is a more cynical track that introduces our villains; the brutal Rakatan Empire. This song outlines the arrogance of this race and their quest for not only dominance, but their desire to be truly immortal and have a galaxy of slaves to build monuments to their glory and dominance.

The Plains of Silence:
Plains take us back to Tython to the Silent Desert; where all sound is nullified and students can meditate on the power of the world. This was the first song

I wrote for the EP and definitely has a much more “Happy” feel than many of the other songs I’ve written.

Lux Et Veritas:
Lux is another kind of “happy” song but the lyrics tell a completely different story. This song is based on the prisoner Daegen Lok; who was exiled for prophecizing a coming war between the Rakatans and the people of Tython.

Beyond the Gates of Fury:
The final song on the album is, fittingly, the most “Furious”. Fury deals with the final battle between the Rakatans and Tythonians and culminates with the fulfillment of the prophecy that was first spoken of in Lux Et Veritas. This is the end of our first tale but leads directly into the next story arc we will be writing about.

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STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS

1. When contacting Jonas Heidgert about singing on the album, he offhandedly mentioned his love of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic without knowing that the entire album was based around it.

2. Connor had actually enquired about joining David Michael Moote’s band, Operus, in 2018; long before he asked him to sing on the EP.

3. Devin has numerous side projects of various spoof varieties, most notably Narwhal Bloodbath and their first single “Sketti ‘N Butter”

4. Despite the band’s very Star Wars-oriented music and lyrics, Connor is an obsessive Lord of the Rings fan and has numerous tattoos based on the Tolkien novels.

L-R – Devin Dewyer (Vocals), Connor McCray (Guitar, Bass, Orchestration) – Photo Credit – Cody Bucher

Lingering in the unknown regions of the galaxy for many years, Vis Mystica has returned to known space to unleash an onslaught of music that has not been seen for a thousand generations: Jedi Metal!

Learn the stories of the ancient masters and their battles against the forces of evil in the tales of Vis Mystica.

For fans of Rhapsody, Blind Guardian, Twilight Force, Symphony X, Wintersun.

0 EPK – Arsenic Addiction – XIX (2019)

November 18, 2020
by Asher
· Arsenic Addiction · EPKs

EPK – Arsenic Addiction – XIX (2019)

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

For fans of Cradle of Filth, Behemoth, In This Moment, Arch Enemy, Myrkur

Album Title: XIX
Release Date: September 23rd, 2019
Label: Self-Released
Distribution: Tunecore

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“Salt Lake City based gothic metal band Arsenic Addiction’s new track “Maleficium” is otherworldly and bewitching. The heavy driving guitar and drums are complimented by both screaming and clean vocals and ethereal keyboard, creating an ethereal feel that is spooky and enchanting.” – Metal Injection

“It is mournfully violent metal that has the chameleon-like ability to interest fans of different genres.” – SLUG Magazine

“Their stage show is an intriguing mix of melodic metal and amazing theatrics that seduces your senses” – Metal Underground

“Hailing from Salt Lake City one of the Mormon capitals of the world, it is quite refreshing to find a band with such an aggressive yet melodic sound and imposing stage presence” – Infernal Masquerade Webzine

Album Title: XIX
Release Date: September 23rd, 2019
Label: Self-Released
Distribution: Tunecore

Track Listing:
1. As Above (3:53)
2. Moon & Sun (5:49)
3. Air (2:57)
4. Tomb of Sleep (3:52)
5. Spirit (2:53)
6. Summons (5:42)
7. Ash of the Earth (3:52)
8. Water (4:03)
9. Amethyst (5:33)
10. Fire (3:02)
11. Maleficium (5:00)
12. Earth (3:46)
13. So Below (4:39)
Album Length: 55:05

Album Credits:
All Songs performed by: Arsenic Addiction
All songs written by: Arsenic Addiction
Produced by: Randy Beasterfield and Arsenic Addiction
Mixed by: Randy Beasterfield at Beast Recordings
Mastered by: Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios
Album Artwork by: Dylan Garrett Smith
Layout and Additional Design by: Alan Penn-Berkeley

Album Band Line Up:
Brian Medeiros – Drums
Nate Dahlquist – Drums
Dylan Givens – Bass
Randy Beasterfield – Bass, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Orchestra, Song Arrangements
James Kessler – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Haley Grow [Lady A] – Vocals, Backing Vocals, Keyboards

Live Band Line Up:
Nate Dahlquist – Drums
Haley Grow (Lady Arsenic) – Vocals
Keyboard, Tyler Gipson – Guitars
James Kessler – Guitars

Arsenic Addiction 2021 Line Up – L-R – Nate Dahlquist – Drums, Haley Grow (Lady Arsenic) – Vocals, Keyboard, Tyler Gipson – Guitars, James Kessler – Guitars

Photo by: Brian Medeiros

From Salt Lake City, Utah, Arsenic Addiction was formed in 2006. “Music resembles life, and such as life, no one influence shapes who we are today, and who we will be tomorrow.”

Arsenic Addiction released their first EP, “Requiem of the Fallen” in 2009 and received extensive radio play and features in local media. “The most important thing about these songs,” according to SLUG MAGAZINE, “is they’re all backed with real emotion because in the end, who really wants to listen to a band pretend to be angry and sorrowful when you can get the real deal.” They then toured widely in Utah and neighboring states, sharing the stage with bands such as The Birthday Massacre, Stolen Babies, Dommin, and FLAW.

The band’s second release, “An Undertaker’s Lament” followed in August 2010, with the trademark Arsenic Addiction mourning metal lyrical and musical storytelling and Gothic Victorian attire. To take it a step further a Victorian meets Vaudeville stage show accompanies their live performances. “An Undertaker’s Lament” has had local and international features and reviews and receives regular airplay throughout the Western United States on the internet and physical radio as well as international. “It is mournfully violent metal that has the chameleon-like ability to interest fans of different genres.” The band has also filmed an official music video for song “Lady Death” to add a touch of their live shows to the music for fans lovingly referred to as “addicts” worldwide.

In 2012, Arsenic Addiction opened for national acts Sepultura, Death Angel, Krisiun, and Havok and released the album “Echoes of Mourning: Communion with the Damned” and set out on their “Brewtalitea Tour” in the northwestern US.

After a small break and a few member rotations in 2015, the band released their single ‘Black Mirror’, and in 2017 broke their two-year silence to open for international acts Lamb of God and Behemoth.

In 2018, the band enter the studio with Beast Recordings to work on unleashing their next album entitled “XIX”. The third full length was unleashed on September 23, 2019. With this latest record, the band gave listeners an experience of one’s journey of another’s love, sadness, anger, and pain. The release was planned to be laid out to feel as though you have walked in on the solitary practice of a witch, her life, her experiences, her secrets, her black rites. Example with the lead single ‘Tomb of Sleep’, which is meant to feel aggressive, dark, and a look inside the witch’s feelings of hopelessness and loss.

The band adds:

“This album is the longest we’ve spent writing and recording any one album, as we decided to focus on its quality rather than putting out an album for the release of an albums sake. Five years of hard work, late nights, band lineup changes, and dedication. We think that people who have been our fans since the beginning will see the massive growth we have accomplished as a band. We think some fans will love and appreciate this growth while others may see it as too much of a departure from our previous albums. We are okay with both as we will continue to grow and evolve in a way that is fitting for who we are now and not who or what we were.”

“XIX” is available on Arsenicaddiction.bandcamp.com, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon.

Discography:
XIX – 2019
Tomb of Sleep (single) – 2019
Black Mirror (single) – 2015
Echoes of Mourning – 2012
Sonnet 33.AS (single) – 2012
Lady Death (single) – 2011
An Undertaker’s Lament – 2010
Requiem of the Fallen EP – 2009

Shared Stage with:
Behemoth, Lamb of God, The Birthday Massacre, Stolen Babies, Soilwork, Nile, Sepultura, The Black Veil Brides, Aural Vampire, Genitorturers, FLAW, Firewind, Turisas, Death Angel, Dommin, Avatar, Soulfly, Stitched Up Heart

Tours and Festivals:
2013 – The Green Hour Tour – North West US
2012 – Brewtalitea Tour – North West US
2013 – Salt Lake Metal Fest – Salt Lake City, UT
2012 – Fireball Whiskey & New Frontier Presents: Metalfest – Meridian, ID
2011, 2012, 2011 – DarkArts Festival – Salt Lake City, UT
2018 – Halloween In Summer Festival – Magna, UT

Music Placements:
2010 – Patient Zero – Independent Film for Salty Horror Film Festival

0 EPK – Tanagra – Seas of Glass (single) (2020)

November 17, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Tanagra

EPK – Tanagra – Seas of Glass (single) (2020)

Artist representation (PR) = Jon Asher asher(@)ashermediarelations.com

For fans of Iced Earth, Pyramaze, Caladan Brood, Blind Guardian, Nevermore

Single Title: Seas of Glass
Release Date: November 20, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby

Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Sales Links: Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | Spotify | CD Baby

“Power metal packed with depth, emotion, harmony, and complexity.” – BraveWords

“Everything comes together to create an evocative and expansive album, hitting multiple checkboxes while still heavily appealing to fans of power metal played ‘straight and true’.” – Heavy Blog is Heavy

“It’s pompous, majestic, intellectual and I love it. Meridiem is a monument of progressive power metal with so much to offer.” – The Metal Observer

“Progressive Metal fans, rest assured that your 2019 is in good hands as Prog quintet TANAGRA unleashes “Meridiem”. Filled with vibrant melodies, this seven-track record will take you to a breathtaking journey through an eargasmic musical psychedelic.” – Metal Temple

“Meridiem is another jewel in the trunk of America’s continually-burgeoning power metal scene… Tanagra is something to be loved by music fans, cherished by power metal fans and salivated over by fans of progressive metal.” – Last Rites

“I’m thoroughly impressed with this sophomore. It’s a complete transformation of this band into a wholly new form and they’ve earned every single little bit of it.” – Toilet ov Hell

“Tanagra’s Meridiem will likely please and intrigue fans of American progressive power metal, thanks to the band’s ambitious and lightly complex songwriting.” – Danger Dog Reviews

“There’s an ethereal, otherworldly feel in parts of Tanagra’s compositions that gives the music real presence, and the epic nature of the material will raise the hairs on the back of your neck a fair few times if you allow yourself to become fully immersed in the grandeur of it all. Highly recommended!” – Sentinel Daily

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Tanagra has a new single coming out entitled “Seas of Glass”, this serves as a small jolt for the band music-wise, but ultimately fans will still hear the distinctive Tanagra sound coming through.

Like much of their music, “Seas of Glass” tells a story about change through the eyes of a lone protagonist. The first half of the single is calm and sounds almost like it’s from the ’70s, maybe a bit of Hotel California; as the protagonist remembers why he came to the island. He has a nagging feeling that this existence, despite its comfort, isn’t right. As we make our way to the solo the desire to return to the sea is overtaking who he was when he came to the island. By the time we’ve been pounded by a driving riff and solo, he’s come to the realization that he’s in control of the elements. The only thing stopping him from enjoying the battering of the seas is himself; and that gives him the strength to once again venture into the storm. The storms don’t matter, the raging seas are nothing to him; they are just as if they are calm waters. Tanagra shares their thoughts on the single:

“‘Seas of Glass’ is a passionate retort to the ill-fortunes the band has suffered in recent years. Built from the raw emotions of the loss of members and the twin deathblows threatened by Covid and Nagra; all combined to make a do or die moment. We decided we weren’t going to take this lying down. It’d be easy enough to cave when all opportunity is being snuffed out and then you’re kicked while you’re down. It’d be easy to simply go on doing whatever it is we’re doing with our lives and walk away; another defeated minion in someone else’s RPG. But instead, we stand proud and defiant. This is our name, that is our stage, and the storms can rage all they want.”

To date, the band has released two albums, 2015’s “None of This is Real” and 2019’s “Meridiem” keeping a focus on writing complex, reasonably technical metal with clean vocals a la Blind Guardian and Iced Earth. Tanagra’s music writing is diverse and so is the process for each release. In this track, in particular, the vocals were established early and built around entirely; rather than being applied later. This leads it to sound more cohesive.

Clean, melodic, and driving, Tanagra is recommended for fans of Iced Earth, Pyramaze, and Caladan Brood.

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Single Title: Seas of Glass
Release Date: November 20, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby

Track Listing:
1. Seas of Glass (5:37)

Single Credits:
– All songs performed by Tanagra
– All songs written by Tanagra
– Produced by Sacha Muller @ Dead Aunt Thelma’s
– Mixed by Sacha Muller
– Mastered by Kris Crummet
– Artwork by Molli Stevenson
– Members of ASCAP

Single Band Line Up:
Steven Soderberg – Guitars
Erich Ulmer – Vocals, Bass
Christopher Stewart – Drums
Samantha Holmes – Guest Solo

Tanagra Members: Steven Soderberg (left), Erich Ulmer (right), Christopher Stewart (not pictured)
Photo Credit: Anna Slusser

Formed out of the love of science fiction, fantasy, and theatrical heavy metal storytelling, TANAGRA hit the Portland, USA metal scene in 2011 and alongside bands like Spellcaster, Excruciator, and Ritual Healing, helped foster a heavy/power metal scene in a city obsessed with black and doom metal. In 2015, after releasing their debut album, None of This is Real, an energetic collection of American power metal showcasing their love for complex arrangements and lengthy songs, they garnered critical acclaim from a multitude of publications around the world and began their rise by opening for acclaimed bands such as Visigoth, Primal Fear, Sanctuary, Vicious Rumors, Judicator, and Blaze Bayley.

In the time following their debut release, the members found a deep love for progressive rock/metal and symphonic black metal. A culling of straight-forward riffing and songwriting gave way to complex yet compelling rhythms interwoven with vibrant vocal arrangements, transcendent soloing, and varying instrumental textures in a lush harmonic landscape.

In 2016, TANAGRA entered the studio with the fruits of their labors to begin recording their ambitious second album, titled Meridiem. Hunkered down across four studios for close to three years, joined by guest musicians on piano, cello, and viola, they refined and crafted their seven compositions to perfection with every minute of studio time spent adding more and more layers of depth, emotion, harmony, and complexity. After recording his parts, Josh Kay moved to Los Angeles and started a new project; Alizarin.

After Meridiem was released to much fanfare, Tom Socia also exited the band quietly. When new troubles of Covid and as a potential deathblow from a legal battle with Nagra loomed, Christopher took a backseat. But now TANAGRA, largely reduced to two and having emerged victorious from that uncertain future, is celebrating with the release of a new single “Seas of Glass.” Introducing Erich Ulmer as lead vocals, heard before in Across the Ancient Desert, and on many backing tracks of much of TANAGRA’s catalog, they hope fans old and new alike will see this as a triumph of will as they step into a new age.

Tanagra’s new single, Seas of Glass, will be released to the world on October 29, 2020, digitally. Available from most distribution sites like Spotify, Bandcamp, and iTunes.

Discography:
2020 – Seas of Glass (single)
2019 – Meridiem – LP
2015 – None of This is Real (LP)

Shared the stage with:
Sanctuary, Blaze Bailey, Visigoth, Vicious Rumors, Primal Fear, Spellcaster, Helion Prime, Skelator, Gladius, Iron Kingdom, Last Empire

Past Features:
Reddit – 2019 – Power Metal Album of the Year (Meridiem)
WorldOfMetalMag – 2019 – Top 20 Prog Metal 2019 (Meridiem)

0 EPK – Saintvicious – Sticks + Stones (single) (2020)

November 12, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Saintvicious

EPK – Saintvicious – Sticks + Stones (single) (2020)

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

For fans of I Prevail, Bring Me The Horizon, Linkin Park, Nothing More

Facebook.com/saintviciousband | Instagram.com/saintviciousband | YouTube

Saintvicious.bandcamp.com | Spotify | Apple Music

“These guys are one of those aforementioned really good local rock bands from Saskatoon. In the running for the Best Band Name Award, Saintvicious is hard rock. They are some of the hardest rock you can get in Saskatoon, and anyone else who says they’re hard rock should compare themselves to Saintvicious to see how hard rock they really are. A little reminiscent of Five Finger Death Punch with the fast and unrelenting sound and beat, these guys are flat-out awesome. It’s sort of like the perfect rock band package came together and then dialed it up to 11, and that’s great.” – Saskatoon Star Phoenix

“Madison Erhardt can do the classic hard rock sandpaper vocal, the soaring high clean vocal, and the metal growl, all pretty damn close to perfect. Guitarists Ryan Kimmerly and Robyn Dolezsar hold their own with great solos and the most boring tone on Earth – more on that later. The rhythm section is appropriately in the pocket, displaying impressive chops and just the right amount of restraint to let the others shine. The drums sound just right, and cuts through the mix in just the right places.” – Bucketlist Music Reviews

[Download Single Cover | Download Single Lyrics]

Single Title: Sticks + Stones (Single)
Release Date: November 20, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
1. Sticks + Stones (3:23)

Single Credits:
– Performed by Saintvicious
– Written by Ryan Kimmerly (music), Madison Erhardt (lyrics)
– Produced and mixed by Josh WIldhorn
– Mastered by Tyler Smyth
– Single artwork by Anze, topcreativemindz
– SOCAN members
– Canadian Content – MAPL

Single/Live Band Line Up:
Madison Erhardt – Vocals
Ryan Kimmerly – Guitar
Robyn Dolezsar – Guitar
Dan Mason – Bass
Charlie Barnard – Drums

There’s no question that the high-octane rock from Saintvicious lives up to the latter half of their name. The Canadian outfit premiered in 2018, comprised of long-time friends who were unsparing in what they love in heavy music. Gaining notoriety in their circles by executing brash riffs with rouse and fury onstage, Saintvicious is an exhibit of rock n’ roll, with all its bruises and attitude.

Following a year and a half of live shows, Saintvicious independently released their self-titled debut album, ‘Saintvicious’, on November 29, 2019, mixed and mastered by Josh Wildhorn (ex-Dragged Under, Designer Disguise). The band subsequently toured through Western Canada in support of the release.

Discography:
2020 – Sticks + Stones – Single
2019 – Saintvicious (S/T) – LP
2018 – No Apology – Single

Bands Performed With:
Pop Evil, Royal Tusk, Untimely Demise, Diehearted, King Buffalo, The Haunted, North

List of Tours Performed On:
2019 – No Apologies Tour – Western Canada
2019 – Food Drive Throwdown II – Saskatoon, SK
2019 – Border Town Bike Rally – Togo, SK
2018 – Border Town Bike Rally – Togo, Sk

Endorsements:
WB Gear

0 EPK – Phantom High – Black Divine (single) (2020)

November 12, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Phantom High

EPK – Phantom High – Black Divine (single) (2020)

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

Artist Representation = Michael Kuhnert
Soundproof Agency/Atomic Music Group – 226 978 2591
Management – michael[@]soundproofagency[.]com
Booking – michaelk[@]atomicmusicgroup[.]com

Single Title: Black Divine
Release Date: December 18, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

For fans of KORN, Deftones, Motionless In White, In This Moment, New Years Day

PhantomHigh.ca | Facebook.com/phantomhigh666 | Twitter.com/phantomhigh666 | Instagram.com/phantomhigh666 | YouTube

Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music | Amazon

“I think it’s rad! Good job!” Munky – Korn

“It sucks to go on after Phantom High” Dan Lobalsamo – Rehab Is For Quitters

“Phantom High performing at Handlebar, where the Toronto based horror glamcore group gave fans quite the show! The four piece shared the stage with Trick Casket & DI Auger for a horror filled night. If you’re looking for a terrifying mix of hard rock/electro with elements of Nu Metal Synthwave you’re in luck”. – Dropout Entertainment

“When a roving band of glam-core horror enthusiasts hunt down Trent Reznor on Purge Night and pull his guts out through his nose with a rusty fishhook, they’ll be listening to Phantom High.” – MyFreakingEars

“Just before the world fell apart, we recorded a studio session inside Playdead Cult’s DIY concert space, with an awesome Toronto GLAMCORE band called PHANTOM HIGH. If you haven’t heard of them that’s because they’re fairly new, but tune in and you’re gonna leave this episode understanding why we’re so excited about this band.” – Gobs The Zombie – Midnight Looms/94.9FM radio Western (London, ON)

Single Title: Black Divine
Release Date: December 18, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
Black Divine (3:02)

Single Credits:
• All songs performed by: Peril Erinyes, additional guitars by Seven Six
• All songs written by: Peril Erinyes
• Produced by: Peril Erinyes
• Mixed by: Peril Erinyes
• Mastered by: Peril Erinyes
• Single Artwork by: Peril Erinyes
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
• Recording Line Up:
All instruments and vocals recorded by Peril Erinyes,
additional guitar by Seven Six.

Live Band Line Up:
Peril Erinyes – Vocals
Seven Six – Guitar
Blaire French – Bass
Joey Proulx – Drums
Jairo Lopez – Synth

L-R: Phantom High is Jairo Lopez (Synth) | Blaire French (Bass) | Peril Erinyes (Vocals) | Seven Six (Guitar) | J3D1 (Drums)

Photo Credit – Lyon Smith

Hailing from Toronto and flaunting a deep personal relationship with the pageantry of the macabre, Phantom High is already making their mark on a scene that too often leaves the “fun” out of “dysfunction”. The band has launched with a mission statement to bring authenticity, conviction, and theatrics back to a genre that centers on navel-gazing and nihilism.

The roots of their inspiration are easy to see for veterans of the golden days of goth and glam, drawing energy as much from the horror in film, anime, and literature as from the music genres that inform their hard-hitting live show.

Phantom High is anarchistic alchemy, bringing together the fundamental elements of what scares us, what turns us on, and what makes us hungry for substance in an ephemeral, digital world that no longer seems interested in keeping the blood pumping, the volume loud and the music in each and every face.

Phantom High prides itself on putting the music and the show first and foremost, staying true to their roots while planting new ones like mausoleums in the fertile ground of a whole new generation desperate for something to scream along to.

Live Band Line Up:
Peril Erinyes – Vocals
Seven Six – Guitar
Blaire French – Bass
Joey Proulx – Drums
Jairo Lopez – Synth

Discography:
2020 – Black Divine (single)
2020 – Applause (Lady Gaga cover)
2020 – This Is America (Childish Gambino cover)
2020 – Bitchface (single)
2020 – The Exorcist (single)
2019 – The Conjured EP (all other platforms)
2019 – Shadows EP (Bandcamp exclusive)
2017 – Run To You (Bryan Adams cover) (single)
2017 – Suicide (single)

Shared Stage with:
Sulpher, PIG, Eye Steal, A Primitive Evolution. Dates with The Birthday Massacre & Julien-K being rescheduled (due to COVID).

Artist Endorsements:
Phantom High are fully endorsed by MJS Custom Pickups https://www.mjscustompickups.com/

Tour and Festivals:
2020 – The Birthday Massacre Diamonds Tour – Cancelled
2019 – Krampus Ball – Toronto, ON
2019 – NXNE – Toronto, ON
2019 – PIG Divine Descent Tour – Toronto, ON
2019 – Aftermath Festival – Toronto, ON

0 EPK – Juliet Ruin – Dark Water (EP) (2021)

November 6, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Juliet Ruin

EPK – Juliet Ruin – Dark Water (EP) (2021)

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

For fans of Jinjer, Infected Rain, The Agonist, Butcher Babies, Once Human, Killswitch Engage

EP Title: Dark Water
Release Date: March 26, 2021
Distribution: Distrokid

JulietRuin.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Spotify | Bandcamp | Apple Music | Amazon

“We have created a listening experience that is definitively hard-edged, but catchy with lyrics you can shout in anger and also it leans positive on message. Overall, the band’s sound has evolved into heavier territory yet again. Completely switching to the lower tuned guitars, this EP does not have any backing vocalists on it as the previous efforts have, thanks to the massive improvements Jess Ruin has made in her harsh vocal techniques.

Juliet Ruin is recommended for anyone who enjoys heavy and melodic metal with powerful vocals, especially those who already have The Agonist, Jinjer, and Killswitch Engage in rotation.” – Juliet Ruin

“If you are a fan of the likes of JINJER, INFECTED RAIN, THE AGONIST and BUTCHER BABIES then the “Dark Water” E.P is one for you to check out. The E.P opens with the title track “Dark Water” as a ferocious riff creeps in as the rhythm section sounds away. From then the band are now in full swing as the very haunting sounding vocals coming in. The song leads to a sing along chorus with a cool lead line afterwards. When the breakdown hits the vocals add a sort of dreamy feel to it until the guitar solo sections kick in. Great way to start things off.” 8/10 – Metal Temple

““Dark Water” by JULIET RUIN is a great listen and one I really enjoyed. From listening the vocals have a lot of range as Jess goes from hauntingly clean to aggressive death growls. The band has a very modern sound that is filled with great riffing and killer grooves. The songs here are great and you can hear their influences at times too. This is a band that, from listening to this, sounds like they need to be experienced in a live setting and I would love to hear more from them in the future.” – Metal Temple

“As mentioned, Juliet Ruin is not a stranger to attention and praise and can expect a lot more with Dark Water. It is their most striking offering yet and with the new evolution in the band’s already potent sound, surely the first step to greater things.” – The RingMaster Review

“Bang your heads to the new EP by this amazing Canadian Modern Metal crew, reflecting a turn to darker sounds and grittier vocals while still preserving the spirit of what makes the band who they are.” – The Headbanging Moose

“Bloody love it! One of the best EPs I’ve heard this year so far. ” – Ever Metal

[Download EP Cover | Download EP Lyrics]

EP Title: Dark Water
Release Date: March 26, 2021
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
1. Dark Water (4:47)
2. Cosmic Vertigo (4:08)
3. Fake Stigmata (4:54)
4. Might (4:16)
EP Length: 18:06

EP Credits:
• Performed and written by: Juliet Ruin
• Produced by : Juliet Ruin and Diego Fernandez
• Mixed/Mastered : Diego Fernandez
• Artwork by : Brandy Black
• SOCAN Member
• Canadian Content: MAPL

Album and Live Line-Up:
Jess Fleming – Vocals
Kent Geislinger – Guitar
Wesley Rands – Guitar
Cody Reid – Bass
Jesse Bauman – Drums

Nominated for Metal Recording of The Year – Ugly Side – Edmonton Music Awards 2018

“Every band needs to find that element which connects them with a fanbase, and Juliet Ruin has done that early on in their career.” – PureGrainAudio

“Pre-album single “Spite” that features a Sprite logo is also reminiscent of “Cloud Factory” era Jinjer with an excellent vocal range on show. Blending riffs seamlessly with gravity defying leaps between sub-genres from classic Metal to Hard Rock to Metalcore, it’s a nice twist on the conventional approach.” – Metal Noise

“If you are into Halestorm, Jinjer, Killswitch Engage you are gonna fall in love with this group not just a bit. But madly and deeply! Grab a hold of this gem of a release on the 6th of September you aint gonna regret it , cos Juliet Ruin aint gonna “Ruin” ya day they are gonna make it !! ” – The Metal Gods Meltdown

“An album full of energy, fluid, strong! Aggressive! Powerful!! Continuous, forceful!” – Darkzen Dragon Metal Angels

“From hardrock, to metalcore and everythign in between, Juliet Ruin delivers a fun and interesting record with many sounds, attitudes and emotions.” – Heavy New York

“I have been really enjoying the heck out of this album” – Craank

“For what it’s doing, I concede that Old Stardust does its thing relatively well. The transitions between tracks are smooth and natural, especially from the moody In This Flawed Flyleaf Moment alt-metal of “FTW” into the by-the-numbers beauty vs beast metalcore of “Seasons,”” – Angry Metal Guy

“Seasons- A fascinating ride through a stygian underworld in a chariot of fire driven by a demigod like being that wields both the power of life and death. With Avenged Sevenfold style instrumental phrasing, powerful dual vocal combination, and an awesome 2 verse bridge, Seasons is a scorching hell-ride. If you have a god, commit your mortal soul to him (or her) before embarking on your journey through the seasons of the underworld.” – Ginger Approved

“Juliet Ruin’s sound is comparable to a muddier version of Alexisonfire, with Ruin guiding the songs with her powerful voice while being backed up by Geislinger’s harsh screams and growls…. Juliet Ruin has been gaining more recognition after every concert with its single “Rogue Down” receiving a nomination at the Edmonton Music Awards.” – Vue Weekly (2017)

“Search no further than the Juliet Ruin playbook, it’ll teach you a thing or two. Their hard work and dedication are clearly paying off, and I predict that it won’t be too long until they become a commercial success. Yes, I’m willing to wager on it.” – Ravenkin Photography (2018)

Band Fun Facts
1. Juliet is Jess’s middle name and “Juliet Ruin” was a potential stage name she wanted to use one day. When the members forming the band heard that when deciding on a name it was decided that would be a perfect name having her as the front woman.

2. When Cody Reid joined the band in 2017, Juliet Ruin was in the middle of recording the debut EP. The plan was for Kent to do all the bass work but Cody was so gung ho he managed to nail down the material well enough to be ready to track it within just a few days. And he did a much better job than Kent would have.

3. When Juliet Ruyin played with Jinjer in Calgary they were doing their best to be very polite and stay out of the way of the main bands and crews. So polite to the point where Jess and Jesse got scolded by an exasperated crew member for saying sorry too many times.

4. Kent and Jess formed Juliet Ruin from the ashes of their previous project Fiction of Fate. This band’s style is like a precursor to Juliet Ruin and its music can be found on various streaming services.

L-R – Cody Reid – Bass and Backing Vocals, Kent Geislinger – Guitar and Vocals, Jess Ruin – Lead Vocals, Wesley Rands – Guitar, Jesse Bauman – Drums

Photo Credit to Dana Zuk Photography

Juliet Ruin was formed in 2015 from the ashes of a previous project Fiction of Fate with the desire to fuse metal sound with clean technical vocal stylings in a way that is both beautiful and beastly.

Clean and spirited, Juliet Ruin is comprised of Jess Ruin (lead vocals), Kent Geislinger – (guitar/backing vocals), Wesley Rands (guitar), Cody Reid (bass/backing vocals) and Jesse Bauman (drums); creating an original sound chock full of catchy hooks that convey a fresh and emotive feel to their heavy music.

Juliet Ruin took the obligatory first step with their debut self-titled EP in 2017 and quickly made their way through the local scene, captivating audiences with high-energy interactions that evoke emotion, vulnerability and power over various local gigs and appearing at several festivals over their flourishing career.

The next exciting step for Juliet Ruin was the release of their first full-length album ‘Old Stardust, Love and Chaos’ in 2019 that showcased more technical and heavy instrumentation, including some dabbling in low tuned 7 string guitars. The lead vocals also on that release increased in volume of screams and clean techniques with complimented pop-esque power vocals.

Fast-forwarding to 2020, the age of Covid, things have been tough, no touring, no fans to perform in front of, but not seeing it as a lost cause, Juliet Ruin came together to do what they do best, uniting their love for the music and writing new bangers for current fans and new ones to come. Juliet Ruin is very excited to be kicking off 2021 with a new EP “Dark Water” with the first single off the record and title track to be released during November 2020.

Discography:
2021 – Dark Water – EP
2019 – Old Stardust, Love, and Chaos – LP
2017 – Self-Titled – EP

Shared Stage with:
Jinjer, The Browning, Sumo Cyco, Royal Tusk, The Agonist, Wednesday 13, The Veer Union, Into Eternity, Sovereign Council, Ninjaspy, Shark Infested Daughters, Tessitura, Tides of Kharon, Black Friday, Solborn, Protosequence, Process, Bastian, WMD, New Jacobin Club, Forsaken Rite, Van Halst, Anarcheon, Kosm, The Myopia Condition, Tartar Control

Tour and Festivals:
2019 – Loud As Hell – Drumheller, AB
2018 – Days of the Dead – Red Deer, AB
2018 – Screamfest – Saskatoon, SK
2018 – Loud as Hell Festival – Drumheller, AB
2018 – Metalocalypstick Fest – Lone Butte, BC
2017 – Days of the Dead – Red Deer, AB
2017 – Metalocalypstick Fest – Lone Butte, BC
2017 – CEMR Fest – Calgary, AB
2016 – Metalocalypstick Fest – Valemount, BC

Awards:
2018 – Edmonton Music Awards – Nominated for Metal Recording of The Year – Ugly Side

Quick Facts:
EP – Old Stardust, Love, and Chaos debut #11 on the iTunes metal chart.
Bassist Cody Reid endorsed by Nordstrand Audio

Drummer Jesse Bauman endorsed by Attack Drum Heads and Los Cabos drumsticks.

0 EPK – Motion Device – Motion Device IV (2020)

November 2, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Motion Device

EPK – Motion Device – Motion Device IV (2020)

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

For fans of Evanescence, Alter Bridge, Ozzy Osbourne, Dream Theater, Muse

Album Title: Motion Device IV
Release Date: September 4th, 2020
Label: Self-Release

Motiondevice.net | Facebook.com/OfficialMotionDevice | Twitter.com/MotionDevice | Youtube | Instagram.com/officialmotiondevice/

Spotify | Apple Music | Amazon | CD – Motiondevice.net/buy-motion-device-iv-cd/

“Canadian rockers Motion Device turned a series of viral video hits into dedicated fans who are helping them make the music they love.” – Metal Hammer

“Their young age and gender diversity gives them a fresh and unique perspective on the industry, one that doesn’t romanticize the rock and roll of the past. They’re taking DIY, punk rock ethics and applying it to the current music industry, allowing them to find success on their own terms.” – Huffington Post

“Motion Device has been dubbed “the future of rock”.” – CHCH Hamilton

“Their success in America has shown them how many fans they really do have all over the world.” – Limelight Magazine

“Motion Device is not a music apparition. Listen closely and you will find out why. The group has a particular prog-metal sophistication mixed with a contemporary hard rock sensibility.” – Music Interview Magazine

L-R: David Menoudakis (Drums) | Andrea Menoudakis (Bass/Keys) | Sara Menoudakis (Vocals) | Josh Marrocco (Guitars)

Motion Device is an independent hard rock band from Canada led by vocalist Sara Menoudakis, along with Josh Marrocco on guitar, Andrea Menoudakis on bass/keys, and David Menoudakis on drums.

The formation of the band just seemed to fall into place between the Menoudakis siblings, and their cousin Marrocco. Each member played a key instrument and shared similar musical tastes and inspirations. After starting out as a cover band, they slowly but surely found themselves writing, recording, and producing their own music and once that began there was no looking back.

Motion Device has enjoyed recognition since their cover band days including receiving a huge standing ovation at Canada’s Got Talent auditions in 2011 only to be cut just before the live shows because the producers did not want to pay for music royalty rights of the songs they were covering (Zeppelin’s ‘Whole Lotta Love’ and Ozzy’s ‘Crazy Train’). They also received a huge boost in their early days when Ronnie James Dio’s social media team shared the band’s Youtube cover of Black Sabbath’s ‘Heaven and Hell’.

Motion Device has 4 albums out, “Welcome to the Rock Revolution” (2014); “Eternalize” (2015); “Wide Awake” (2017), and “MDIV” (2020). The most recent one was recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered by the band in their own fan-funded recording studio. Thanks to crowdfunding, all of their albums have been completely funded by fans from all over the globe. With over 100,000 social media fans and more than 20 million views on their Youtube channel, they’re quickly becoming one of the brightest up and coming bands in North America.

Album and Live Band Line Up:
Sara Menoudakis – Vocals
Josh Marrocco – Guitars
Andrea Menoudakis – Bass & Keyboards
David Menoudakis – Drums

Discography:
2020 – MDIV (Motion Device IV) – LP
2017 – Wide Awake – Double LP (Concept Album)
2015 – Eternalize – LP
2014 – Welcome to the Rock Revolution – 5 Song EP

[Download Album Cover | Download Album Lyrics]

Album Title: Motion Device IV
Release Date: September 4th, 2020
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. The Pill (0:38)
2. Blindfold It Away (5:13)
3. I’m Still Waiting (4:22)
4. No Control (5:05)
5. Unmonsterme (4:07)
6. The Lion Keeper (4:01)
7. Mary-Anne (4:52)
8. Warped (4:37)
9. Sweet Desire (4:34)
10. Intervention (3:10)
11. The Ocean Floor (5:56)
12. High Road (4:17)
13. Here4You (5:32)
14. Marching Home (5:08)
15. Bleeding Inside (4:43)
16. VOID (7:58)
Album Length: 1:14:16

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Motion Device
• All songs written by: Motion Device
• Produced by: Motion Device
• Mixed by: Motion Device
• Mastered by: Motion Device
• Album Artwork by: Motion Device
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

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