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0 EPK – Bloodfeast Ritual – Altars of Sacrifice (2020)

July 25, 2020
by Asher
· Bloodfeast Ritual · EPKs

EPK – Bloodfeast Ritual – Altars of Sacrifice (2020)

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

“This EP is a love letter to Death Metal. Old School, Modern, Technical and Brutal; we love all of the aspects of death metal as a genre, and we wanted to show that with this EP. We tried to display our influences by dramatically changing the vibe of each song.” – Bloodfeast Ritual

For fans The Black Dahlia Murder, Arsis, Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel, Death

EP Title: Altars of Sacrifice
Release Date: July 24, 2020
Distribution: Self- Release

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Bloodfeastritual.bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | Amazon

“It would be easy to understate how epic this EP feels, especially with it being a smaller release by a new band, but do yourself a favor and give yourself over to the monster mash that Bloodfeast Ritual is throwing down. You won’t regret it.” – New Noise Mag

“The first solo on “Eternally Molested By The One Most Foul” being a fine example of that, it’s second to none in face melting style. Adding in some gang chant moments is perhaps a step away from the genre but works really well, while a second is jaw dropping. As a group they have matched off the lyrical horrors with the sonic perfection with furious intent and breakneck speed riffs so there is no weak moment in this beast… “Altars of Sacrifice” needs to be heard to be believed, it’s an absolute tour de force of Death Metal, a whirlwind of exceptional leads and bloodcurdling storytelling [9/10]” – Metal Noise

“”Chunky riffs, technical playing, and vicious raspy barks make up the majority of their sound, but they also display fistfuls of melodic leads that have more of a Trad sensibility to them that helps the band stand out, particularly on the first two tracks.” – The Metal Crypt

“Are you a fan of Swedish Death Metal (not the HM2 style) mixed with a bit of technical death metal and mixed with just a little bit of a kind of Brutal Death Metal here and there? Well, if you do, this EP is for you. This is the first release from this band and it is a very good first release. You really need to check them.” – Blessed Altar Fanzine

“Bloodfeast Ritual offers us a combination of riffs, solos and various vocals. Filled with good transitions and brutal final parts, you’ll find it also enjoyable on stage! In the meantime, way to headsets and speakers to listen to this lavish Death Metal while watching an Old-School artwork with dark colors and a gory design.” – Actain Fernalis

“frontal, straightforwardly blunt and without detours to the sun-tanned bald head. This was a death metal treat and I am absolutely thrilled!” – 10/10 – Hellfire Magazin

“Consistently brutal and relentlessly thrashy, Bloodfeast Ritual’s Altars of Sacrifice is an impressive and intense debut showcasing the many musical influences and songwriting prowess the band has to offer.” – Uncanny Metal

“If you like your death metal a little bit more of the shred-tastic sides of things, and are sick of all these ‘old school’ bands, then Bloodfeast Ritual’s debut EP ‘Altars of Sacrifice’ might just be for you. Coming hard on the Arsis/Black Dahlia Murder side of things, these Los Angeles dudes are tearing it up… The mix of shredding brutality and classical guitar work here is a reason that Bloodfeast Ritual have really got something going on on ‘Altars of Sacrifice’. It is a true love letter to the genre in its myriad forms, and Bloodfeast Ritual have the chops to pull off a variety of styles to really uphold the traditions without losing their modern edge. Check it out” – The Killchain Blog

“Gruesome death metal played with loads of energy and skill that will blow you away!” – Zax Records and Reviews

#20 on WORT-FM (Madison, WI) Loud Rock Top 20 and Adds for the Week of 8/17/20

STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

1. Drum tracking took a week, and the band ended up scrapping most of it.

2. While in the studio, David Ainsworth spent over $75 on Taco Bell. The band ate it all.

3. Guitars were tracked in two days, including solos.

4. The band had to rewrite the lyrics twice because vocalist David Ainsworth kept losing the papers they gave him.

5. Mike and Hunter know almost all of the lines of the movie “Scream”.

About:

Bloodfeast Ritual was formed in the barren lands of Los Angeles when guitarist Hunter Gurney found fellow guitarist Michael Bala shredding at a Guitar Center in Hollywood, CA. With the shock and awe of each other’s talent, a friendship was quickly formed, and soon after the two mad lads began jamming, jellying, and collaborating in all senses of the phrase.

Between the two of them, there was a strong, electrical creative energy that compelled the pair to both write songs. The young shredders were very inspired by HP Lovecraft, 80s horror, and older style death metal. Hunter added his own flavor to Michael’s existing songs, and Michael helped Hunter expand his own songwriting abilities. The pair worked very quickly, and composed a handful of crunchy tunes; soon after, it was time to find other members to join their cult for brutality.

Through a mutual friend, the duo met growler David Ainsworth. Michael and Hunter were taken aback at David’s ability to perform metal vocals in a wide variety of styles, and suddenly the wolf pack became a terrifying trio of tremendous heavy metal titans. The Mississippi Mutant aka David became close with Michael and Hunter and joined them on their quest for death metal domination.

After a few solid months in the practice room, the trio decided it was time to hit the studio. Five songs for annihilation were chosen to be recorded and were executed with surgical precision, under the watchful eye of Charlie Waymire from Ultimate Studios. Michael and Hunter shared bass duties on the recording, and vocalist David injected his vocal venom from with lyrics of demons and eldritch horrors. Showcasing a range from technical death metal to melodic shred, the trio’s sonic devastation “Altars of Sacrifice” (EP) was completed and set to assault the masses on July 24th, 2020.

Hunter adds:

“I think there’s something for every type of metal fan on our debut EP. We have some more melodic stuff, some more brutal stuff, some stuff that sounds modern, some stuff that sounds old school. I believe people will think the songs are fun to listen to.

Michael also comments:

“We want the EP to tell a story, in a sense. It’s inspired by 80’s horror movies, HP Lovecraft, and general blasphemy. Musically, the EP starts very melodic, but becomes more dissonant and technical as it goes on. We’re hoping that this takes the listener on a journey of shred brutality, and fun. Overall, this EP is our love letter to Death Metal. Old School, Modern, Technical and Brutal; we love all of the aspects of death metal as a genre, and we wanted to show that with this EP. We tried to display our influences by dramatically changing the vibe of each song.”

2020 is proving to be a big year for Bloodfeast Ritual. The band is beginning their journey, and they appreciate each and everyone that has encouraged them, either in the form of inspiration or those that have taken the time to pass on a kind word. Especially during the current age of Covid.

Bloodfeast Ritual’s debut EP “Altars of Sacrifice” is available on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon.

Discography:
2020 – Altars of Sacrifice – EP

Track By Track Explained:

Grave Fodder: Very influenced by the Swedish death metal from the 90s. Lyrics about a man who digs up corpses to keep him company.
Eternally Molested By The One Most Foul: This song is the result of not being able to sleep for a week. Has some four awesome guitar solos.
No More Room In Hell: Inspired by old school Carcass and Cannibal Corpse. This track has a brutal slam section. Written about Dawn of The Dead.
Chopped Up and Burned: Very inspired by the death metal of the early 90s. About “The Evil Dead” (movie).
Fetid Offering: This was the first song Hunter ever wrote for the band. It is highly influenced by The Black Dahlia Murder and Necrophagist. Lyrics inspired by the video game Bloodborne.

[Download EP Cover | Dowload EP Lyrics]

EP Title: Altars of Sacrifice
Release Date: July 24, 2020
Distribution: Self- Release

Track Listing:
1. Grave Fodder (4:27)
2. Eternally Molested By The One Most Foul (4:46)
3. No More Room In Hell (4:40)
4. Chopped Up And Burned (3:39)
5. Fetid Offering (3:21)
EP Length:

EP Credits:
All Songs Performed by: Bloodfeast Ritual
All Songs Written by: Michael Bala and Hunter Gurney
Produced by: Charlie Waymire, Ultimate Studios
Mixed by: Charlie Waymire, Ultimate Studios
Mastered by: Ernesto Homeyer, Ultimate Studios
Album art by: Lucas Korte

Album/ Live Band Line Up
Michael Bala: Guitars/ Bass
Hunter Gurney: Guitars/ Bass
David Ainsworth: Vocals

0 EPK – Illuminated Minerva – Enigma Adamantine (2020)

July 21, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Illuminated Minerva

EPK – Illuminated Minerva – Enigma Adamantine (2020)

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

For fans of Tool, Scale The Summit, Intronaut, Mastodon, Sikth

Album Title: Enigma Adamantine
Release Date: September 25, 2020
Label: Self-Release

Facebook.com/illuminatedminerva | Youtube | Instagram.com/illuminatedminerva

IlluminatedMinerva.bandcamp.com | Spotify | Apple Music | Amazon | Google Play

“The drums provide an off-kilter atomic clock, complete with jazzy accents and jackhammer snare, the guitars shred and squeal. It’s thought provoking, musically captivating, and will inspire the curious among you to do some research.” – Beatroute

“There is an almost feral quality to their work, and when they all hit it hard, it is intense.” – The Western Front

STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS

1. Nathan and Jordon are brothers, and artists. Jordon runs his successful airbrush shop ‘Jbo airbrush’, Nathan is the creator and artist of his graphic novel ALLBLACK and has created all of the album, logo, and T-shirt art for both Illuminated Minerva albums.

2. Jordon was in another Calgary band called Verbal Deception. When they started searching for bass players they recruited Matt Petti. After being in a band together for a while, Jordon asked Matt to join Illuminated Minerva when he and Nate began the original line up.

3. Both Illuminated Minerva albums have been recorded, mixed and mastered with ALAN SACHA LASKOW at PERFECT FILTH STUDIOS.

Shared Stage with:
Tesseract, Intronaut, Cloudkicker

Discography:
2020 – Enigma Adamantine
2014 – The Immaculate Deception – EP

L-R: Illuminated Minerva | Pat Lawtey (Guitar) | Matt Petti (Bass) | Nathan Bourgeault (Guitar) | Jordon Bourgeault (Drums)
Photo Credit – Chris Aune

Illuminated Minerva is a technical, progressive metal band, from Calgary, Canada. Brothers Nathan Bourgeault (guitar) and Jordon Bourgeault (drums) were both musicians growing up and eventually started their first project Sequoia, the beginning of their musical collaboration. Eventually, they moved on to form Illuminated Minerva, with a goal to push the musical boundaries further.

Rounding the lineup out is local scene veteran Matt Petti (bass) who played with drummer Jordon Bourgeault in Verbal Deception; and Pat Lawtey (guitar) who played with the international act Kobra and the Lotus.

The bond between brothers and former bandmates results in a very natural writing process for the progressive metal quartet. Knowing what works and what doesn’t comes easily and allows the band to intertwine astral riffs, and technical harmonies highlighted by the absence of vocals. Combined with archived audio clips the result is oratory artistic storytelling taking the listener through space and time, exploring conspiracies and unanswered questions.

With a captivating and visceral live show, the seasoned musicians of Illuminated Minerva have played with a host of bands locally including Tesseract, Intronaut, and Cloudkicker. In 2014, the band released their debut EP “The Immaculate Deception” and are following it up in 2020 with a full length “Enigma Adamantine” due out Sept 25th.

The album described as a whole:

ENIGMA ADAMANTINE is an instrumental progressive metal album based around conspiracy, ufos, and abductions. A musical examination of modern mythology laid out with hard-hitting bass grooves, technical guitar lines, soaring leads, and complex drumming matched with audio from years past present an auditory mirror reflecting our deepest fears and questions yet to be answered. An album experience as unique as the stories within.

Track by Track explained:

1. Heart Beat of Creation: Opening up ENIGMA ADAMANTINE with a universal bang, THE HEARTBEAT OF CREATION sets the tone of the album with monstrous grooves and spacey cleans matched against the backdrop of extraterrestrial human origins and universal creation.

2. Sightings: SIGHTINGS is the track for those who ‘want to believe’! Odd time signatures, throbbing bass and first hand accounts of unknown aircraft frame the question of are we alone.

3. Abductions: Two bros, one alien abduction. A musical retelling of Charles Hickson’s account of his abduction on the Pascagoula river. Progressive movements mixed technical riffs recount the mind blowing tale of these two friends.

4. Wilder (Mother Goddess): An onslaught of technical brutality set to a narrative of biology, reptilian beings and ritual. Slithering guitar, ancient rhythms and ripping bass cut deep in this track.

5. Illuminatus Majoris: The capstone of the album brings beautiful, melodic progressions weaving a web of power, greed, and corruption. Building into a powerful climax, searing leads and a explosive outro close out the album… although a final message remains.

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Album Title: Enigma Adamantine
Release Date: September 25, 2020
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Heart Beat of Creation (9:48)
2. Sightings (5:08)
3. Abductions (7:05)
4. Wilder (Mother Goddess) (8:37)
5. Illuminatus Majoris (13:03)
Album Length: 43:44

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Illuminated Minerva
• All songs written by: Illuminated Minerva
• Produced by: Illuminated Minerva and Alan Sacha Laskow
• Mixed by: Alan Sacha Laskow
• Mastered by: Alan Sacha Laskow
• Album Artwork by: Nathan Bourgeault
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album and Live Band Line Up:
Nathan Bourgeault – Guitar
Jordon Bourgeault – Drums
Matt Petti – Bass
Pat Lawtey – Guitar

0 EPK – Snakeblade – The Kingdom (2020)

July 20, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Snakeblade

EPK – Snakeblade – The Kingdom (2020)

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

“One-Man Black Metal that’s fun, energetic, and nerdy as hell!

For fans of Immortal, Skeletonwitch, Death, Midnight, Bewitcher

Album Title: The Kingdom
Release Date: July 31, 2020
Label: Moonshooter Production

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STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS ABOUT THE BAND

1. Snakeblade is a one-man black metal like no other – it’s fun! Songs are upbeat and exploding with energy delivering a pummelling of riffs, blastbeats, and shrieking vocals. All instruments are played by Mike Redston and recorded from his apartment in East Vancouver.

2. Snakeblade was started just months ago at the beginning of the Coronavirus lockdown. All songs were recorded in only about one month. When Kingdoms Collide is the official debut single for Snakeblade’s debut album, The Kingdom, being released July 31st!

3. Members of local Canadian acts Truent, Protosequence, and Kayas have teamed up with Snakeblade to deliver some amazing guest solos to the upcoming debut album, The Kingdom. Keep an ear out for some top-notch shredding atop all the chaos.

4. Lyrically, Snakeblade is a nerd’s wet dream. Topics include fantasy, medieval battles, and video games. Fans of Lord of the Rings, The Witcher, Game of Thones and similar series will have a feast of lyrics to dissect and delve into. The name Snakeblade actually comes from Mike’s first character in Dungeons and Dragons, which was a bugbear.

5. Mike Redston tries to record all his songs in one-take playthroughs. That means he doesn’t chop the song apart when he’s recording, which results in a ‘fast and loose’ sound. Snakeblade ain’t about robotic, highly produced recording – there’s nothing badass about a completely clean-cut production. Snakeblade is honest, authentic and plays with attitude – it’s fuckin rock n roll baby!

Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Snakeblade was formed as an escapist project by Mike Redston while the entire world quarantined. What came out of this anxious time may surprise you though, as Snakeblade refuses to follow typical one-man black metal trends. Every song explodes with energy and youthful rage, delivering a pummeling of riffs, blastbeats, and shrieking vocals. With lyrical topics of fantasy, medieval battles, lord of the rings, and video games, Snakeblade is a headbanging nerd’s wet dream.

Redston adds:

“Snakeblade is where all my nerdiness gets released. I’m a big fan of fantasy, video games, RPG’s, all that shit. Songs on the upcoming album “The Kingdom” were heavily inspired by Lord of the Rings, The Witcher, Metal Gear Solid, and Dungeons and Dragons. The name Snakeblade actually comes from my first character in Dungeons and Dragons, which was a bugbear.”

This is the only beginning for Snakeblade as onslaught of more music is to come with two albums worth of material ready to go.

Snakeblade’s debut album “The Kingdom” is due out July 31st, 2020 and was mixed by Myles Ogilvie (Diretone Music) and
mastered by Logan Macdonald (Logan Gordon Engineering).

[Download Album Cover | Download Album Lyrics]

Album Title: The Kingdom
Release Date: July 31, 2020
Label: Moonshooter Productions

Track Listing:
1. When Kingdoms Collide (4:22)
2. To The Pits With The Balrog ft. guest solo Devan Howes (Kayas) (1:47)
3. The Nine (4:13)
4. Scavenger ft. guest solo Dylan Parker (Protosequence) (3:36)
5. Vamp, The Impaled ft. guest solo Kyler Li (5:54)
6. Devoted To Destruction ft. guest solo Matthew Pancoust (Truent) (Truent cover) (3:51)
Album Length: 23:45

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Mike Redston
Guest solos by:
To the Pits With the Balrog – Devan Howes (Kayas)
Scavenger – Dylan Parker (Protosequence)
Vamp, the Impaled – Kyler Li
Devoted to Destruction – Matthew Pancoust (Truent)
All songs written by: Mike Redston
Devoted To Destruction – Truent (cover)
• Produced by: Mike Redston
• Mixed by: Myles Ogilvie
• Mastered by: Logan Macdonald
• Album Artwork by: Elizabeth Holmes
• Member of SOCAN
• Music is Canadian Content (MAPL)
• Album Band Line Up:
Mike Redston – Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Production

Discography:
2020 – The Kingdom

0 EPK – Every Hour Kills – Re:awaken (2020) (Perfect Filth)

July 19, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Every Hour Kills

EPK – Every Hour Kills – Re:awaken (2020) (Perfect Filth)

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

For fans Soilwork, In Flames, Starset, Bring Me The Horizon, Veil of Maya

Album Title: Re:awaken
Release Date: October 9, 2020
Label: Perfect Filth
Distribution: Distrokid

EveryHourKills.com | Facebook.com/EveryHourKills | YouTube.com/everyhourkills | Instagram.com/alansachalaskow | Twitter.com/everyhourkills

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“The band plays a sound of metal sounds extremely modern and melodic, coming across as a mix of Scar Symmetry and Fear Factory, with sprinkles of djent for added flair.” – New Noise Magazine

“Should the band be able to hold this standard on their first full-length album, one has to count on Every Hour Kills in the first league of Modern Metal. CrypticRock gives Every Hour Kills 4.5 out of 5 stars.”

“The song has an amazing feel to it that is uplifting and empowering at the same time and it makes you feel like could run a marathon and finish first place. “ – Headbanger Review

“Setting aside my bias for death and thrash metal, they mix melodic metal and electronic programming into something I found enjoyable and much different from what I spin on a daily basis.” – A Metal State of Mind

“On a final note I have to say that Every Hour Kills created nothing short of a mini-epic, and my only complaint is that I am left wanting a full sized album with more tracks than this one offered.” – Vents Magazine

“The music can be described as a powerful mix of the melodic power of (the early) Disturbed, the heaviness of Fear Factory and the musical craftsmanship of progressive acts like Dream Theater (in their ’old days’).” – Peek-a-boo Magazine

“Overall – This is an interesting blend of modern electronica and driving metal. I can see them going far.” – SMN News

STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS
1. Guest Vocals by Shaley Bourget (Dayshell), Chris Thoresen (Shark Infested Daughters)
Guest Solos by Rick Graham, Travis Montgomery (Threat Signal), Morgan Reid (Bloodshot Dawn)

2. An accompanying illustrated short storybook by Splice Comics will delve even deeper into the EHK lore.

3. Every Hour Kills was built to challenge the idea of what defines a “band”. Rather, the group sees itself as a constantly evolving musical collective; guest vocalists and soloists across the songs bring their own unique artistry and elevate the collective impact of Every Hour Kills’ brand.

4. The new EP titled ‘Re:Awaken’ set for release in Fall 2020, tells the stories of individuals existing in this fragmented future; their struggle to exist amidst the chaos of forces of the elite race and the constant encroaching tide of technology.

Photo: L-R Sacha Laskow (Guitar & Programming) | Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster (Vocals) | Brent Stutsky (Bass) Photo Edit: Empirius

“Every hour wounds, but the last one kills” – Anonymous

Every Hour Kills is a powerhouse ensemble featuring the core of ex-Divinity / Enditol guitarist Sacha Laskow, bassist Brent Stutsky (ex-Breach of Trust), along with vocalist Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster (ex-Out of Your Mouth).

The new EP titled ‘Re:Awaken’ set for release on October 9, 2020, tells the stories of individuals existing in this fragmented future; their struggle to exist amidst the chaos of forces of the elite race and the constant encroaching tide of technology. An accompanying illustrated short storybook by Splice Comics will delve even deeper into the EHK lore.

Every Hour Kills was built to challenge the idea of what defines a “band”. Rather, the group sees itself as a constantly evolving musical collective; guest vocalists and soloists across the songs bring their own unique artistry and elevate the collective impact of Every Hour Kills’ brand. The lyrics, artwork, visuals, and themes all look toward the future, asking the key postmodern question of how will emerging technology and our humanity progress and co-exist?

Shared Stage with: Godsmack, Apocalyptica, Trivium, Obey the Brave, Into Eternity, Kobra and the Lotus

Endorsed by: Fractal Audio, Bareknuckle Pickups, Toontrack

Nominated YYC Music Award – 2016, 2019 for Metal Recording of The Year

Discography:
2020 – Re:awaken – EP
2018 – Fragile Machine – EP
2015 – Every Hour Kills – EP

EP’s Story Concept

In the 22nd century, humankind was crippled by a relentless plague with no known cure. Deteriorating further with each passing day, a once prosperous species began to slowly fade away into nothingness, unable to slow the tightening grip of mother nature. It wasn’t until the year 2136 that a way out of the hell we inhabited presented itself.

A solar eclipse, unlike anything our kind had ever seen, brought with it the solution to all of our problems. For the first time in human history, an ancient race of interstellar beings, the Illusorians, descended from the skies and offered us a means to end the suffering of humanity. Their proposition was simple: in exchange for children who had not yet been consumed by the plague, they would give us medicine to heal the sick. We learned that Illusorians were unable to reproduce without host lifeforms. By offering up our young so that they may use them to replenish their numbers, the human race would be slowly healed over time.

That day fractured the human race. Those who believed we had no alternative formed The Vessel of Light, living in worship and praise of the Illusorians. Those who preferred to wait out their days became a group of neutral Secularists. Lastly, a group of Insurgents took it upon themselves to wage war against the Illusorians, convinced their offer was nothing more than child slavery.

Track by Track Explanation:

1. Veiled Aurora – A heavy, angular opening with an uplifting melody to signify the struggle and contrast mankind faces in the new developing world.
Music by Alan Sacha Laskow
Lyrics by Alan Sacha Laskow, Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster, Shaley Bourget

2. Anthelion – An angry tale of a man having his autonomy and rights taken away by the elite race and the loss of privacy in the new technological age.
Music by Alan Sacha Laskow
Lyrics by Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster and Alan Sacha Laskow

3. Re:Awaken – A song of hope, as humanity our strength to adapt, overcome and the spark of inner love that can’t be easily extinguished.
Music by Alan Sacha Laskow
Lyrics by Alan Sacha Laskow and Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster

4. Time (Cover) – An instrumental dénouement to take the listener on a journey through the infinite.
Music originally by Joe Satriani

[Download Album Cover | Download EP Lyrics]

Album Title: Re:awaken
Release Date: October 9, 2020
Label: Perfect Filth
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
1. Veiled Aurora (ft. guest vocals Shaley Bourget of Dayshell, Of Mice & Men & guest guitar solo Morgan Reid of Bloodshot Dawn) (4:18)
2. Anthelion (ft. guest vocals Chris Thoresen (Shark Infested Daughters & guest guitar solo Travis Montgomery of Threat Signal, Meytal) (4:26)
3. Re:awaken (4:12)
4. Time ft. guest guitar solo Rick Graham (Joe Satriani cover) (5:04)
5. Veiled Aurora (Instrumental) (4:18)
6. Anthelion (Instrumental) (4:26)
7. Re:awaken (Instrumental) (4:12)
8. Time (Joe Satriani cover) (Instrumental) (5:04)

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Every Hour Kills
• All songs written by: Alan Sacha Laskow
• Produced by: Alan Sacha Laskow
• Mixed by: Alan Sacha Laskow
• Mastered by: Alan Sacha Laskow
• Album Artwork by: Glass Crane
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album and Live Band Line Up:
Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster: Vocals
Alan Sacha Laskow: Guitars & Programming
Brent Stutsky: Bass

0 EPK – WoR – Prisoners (2020) (Bungalo Records/ Universal)

July 9, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · WoR (Bungalo Records)

EPK – WoR – Prisoners (2020) (Bungalo Records)

For fans Pantera, Lamb of God, Machine Head, Sepultura, Gojira

Album Title: Prisoners
Release Date: August 7, 2020
Label: Bungalo Records
Distribution: Universal Music Group

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Spotify | Apple Music | Amazon | Google Play | WoR Online Store

“It’s hard to find a band that comes as strong out of the gate with a debut album like WoR. It’s actually a very short list of bands that are sheer power right from the get go. The debut album from WoR, entitled Prisoners, was released earlier in August and honestly deserves as much attention as it can get.” – Metal Injection

“a highly impressive slice of groove metal that will most definitely appeal to fans of Lamb Of God, Pantera and MachineHead. Hailing from the febrile breeding ground of North Carolina, WoR lay it down with intent on ‘Predator’, stalking the deepest reaches of your aural cortexes with the declarative lead single from their forthcoming debut album, ‘Prisoners’: on the evidence of this, they won’t be taking any when it impacts on 7 August.” – Uber Rock

“On the whole, for a debut album, this is some real good stuff that oozes polish right from the get-go and all the way to the end of it. WoR are onto something good here and they’re on my list of bands to keep an eye out for when they eventually hit Manchester, no doubt in some small sweaty venue like the Star and Garter – the best type of place to experience this sort of stuff.” – Uber Rock

“The songs pack a nasty punch, leaving your body bruised and your nose bloodied. Chuggy riffs, ferocious vocals and some nods to thrash metal propel this album to excellence.” – Abrasive Noise

“Right off the bat, this band doesn’t mess around and you know what you get from the opening aggression of “Kill You”… Demoss sounds like good mix of metalcore growls like LAMB OF GOD’s RANDY BLYTHE to even some black metal-like screams at times. Their sparing use of dual guitar leadwork – mostly for atmosphere and melody and less for flashy solos – is always welcome from the SLAYER inspired slow, creepy guitar melodies in “VI Kings” and “Caged” to the aptly sounding 80s-ish squawking of “Sirens”. For a debut, it’s really impressive and I feel genuinely bad that they aren’t able to tour and get their music out more efficiently.” – Metal Temple

“…chunky riffs always have a place if they are handled as well as WoR does it. They work their way through anthemic tunes with heavy subject matters, like “Freedom Suicide” and “Sirens,” with the latter bluntly calling out police brutality.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“Thrashy hardcore pushing into some good grooves cool stuff.” – WORT 89.9FM – The Moshpit (Madison, WI)

“Their music combines aggressive riffs, harmonic leads, and tasteful breakdowns with the infectious anti-authoritarian lyrics of vocalist Bobby DeMoss.” – Antichrist Magazine

“Raleigh North Carolina Groove Metal is what “Prisoners” is all about with the raw drum sound during “Kill You” adding an air of “New American Gospel” era Lamb Of God. Crews has the time keeping if the metronomic Chris Adler down to a fine art and his rapid fire, power house performance on this cut gives the Pantera groove riffs and Southern Hostility style breakdowns the underpinning that they need. “Caged” is the longest cut on the album at just over five minutes but is no less ferocious, with DeMoss being a vocal force to be reckoned with, the roars of “don’t waste my time on idol ideas” cutting even the broadest shouldered lumberjack down to size.” – Metal Noise

L-R – Phillip Funderburk – Bass, Bobby Demoss – Vocals, David Nisoff – Guitar, Dylan Jenkins – Drums, Ben Kaiser – Guitar

WoR is a groove metal quintet from Raleigh, North Carolina. Their music combines aggressive riffs, harmonic leads, and tasteful breakdowns with the infectious anti-authoritarian lyrics of vocalist Bobby DeMoss.

WoR was founded in 2018 by guitarist Ben Kaiser who at the time was finishing up his college football career playing offensive line at NC State. The band was initially an escape from the rigors of the sport, and at the end of his career, he decided to give the band a legitimate go.

After cycling through a variety of members early on, WoR was joined by Bobby Demoss, the charismatic frontman who has the ability to draw in even the toughest crowd; his unique screaming style and passionate lyrics helped shape WoR’s groundbreaking identity from the get-go. In 2019, Phil Funderburk, the glue who keeps the band and the music together, joined on bass; David Nisoff, in charge of mind-blowing solos that capture everyone’s attention, joined as the second guitarist, and Hunter Crews, a consistent timekeeper and a seasoned veteran in the music business solidified the lineup as the bands’ drummer, who is now replaced by Dylan Jenkins.

By the spring of 2019, WoR had begun to debut their music at live shows throughout the southeast region of the United States and played with the likes of Upon A Burning Body, Atilla, and Warbringer just to name a few.

Working collaboratively, WoR’s music focuses on various different current events using powerful lyrics to offer a unique insight into the things going on in our lives and in the world. After working closely with producer Joe Alonzo Potts and audio engineer Shaun Singerling, they plan to release their debut album “Prisoners” on August 7th, 2020, which features brutal tracks such as ‘Caged’ and ‘Predator’ in addition to melodic anthems such as ‘VI King’s.

In 2020 and 2021, WoR has extensive tours scheduled to support the release of their debut album “Prisoners”. WoR’s live shows are extremely energetic with fan involvement being a common theme. Demoss does a phenomenal job of breaking down the fourth wall and getting the crowd involved at their shows making way for insane mosh pits. It is the band’s credo that they give it their all for whatever time they are on stage whether they are playing to 2,000 people or 200 people.

Live Band Line Up:
Bobby Demoss – Vocals
Ben Kaiser – Guitar
David Nisoff – Guitar
Phillip Funderburk – Guitar
Dylan Jenkins – Drums

Album Band Line Up:
Bobby Demoss – Vocals
Ben Kaiser – Guitar
David Nisoff – Guitar
Phillip Funderburk – Guitar
Hunter Crews – Drums

Endorsements:
Ben Kaiser is endorsed by Solar Guitars and Mesa Boogie Amplification
Hunter Crews is endorsed by Los Cabos Drum Sticks

Shared Stage with:
Warbringer, Upon a Burning Body, Enforcer, Of Virtue, Atilla, Butcher Babies, Outlier

Tours and Festivals:
2020- Blue Ridge Rock Festival, VA
2020- Metal in the Mountains, WV

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Album Title: Prisoners
Release Date: August 7, 2020
Label: Bungalo Records
Distribution: Universal Music Group

Track Listing:
1. Kill You (2:44)
2. Caged (5:13)
3. VI Kings (4:37)
4. Sirens (4:20)
5. A Place To Die (3:07)
6. Predator (3:46)
7. T.G.S.O.A.T (1:35)
8. Come Out and Play (3:12)
9. Hiraeth (4:36)
10. Freedom Suicide (3:57)
Album Length: 37:12

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: WoR

• All songs written by: WoR
• Produced by: Joe Alonzo Potts
• Mixed by: Shaun Singerling
• Mastered by: Shaun Singerling
• Album Artwork by: Mark De Gruchy and Dan Gore
• Member BMI

Album Band Line Up:
Bobby Demoss – Vocals
Ben Kaiser – Guitar
David Nisoff – Guitar
Phillip Funderburk – Guitar
Hunter Crews – Drums

Discography:
2020 – Prisoners – LP

0 Red Cain – Kindred: Act II (2021)

July 8, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Red Cain

Red Cain – Kindred: Act II (2021)

For fans of Kamelot, Mastodon, Amaranthe, Powerwolf, Symphony X

Album Title: Kindred: Act II
Digital Release Date: January 22, 2021
CD Release Date: TBA by Sliptrick Records
Label: (Digital) Self-Release, (Physical) Sliptrick Records
Distribution: CD Baby

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

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#10 Red Cain !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 (Earshot)

“From the proggy goodness of album opener “Kindred”, to the blast beats of “Baltic Fleet”, to the epic closer “Sunshine (Blood Sun Empire), there is something here for every fan of progressive power metal. With this being Act II in Red Cain’s Kindred body of work, I really feel as though I entered a movie theater right in the middle of an epic saga. Each song is a journey in and of itself, but each also contributes to the overall fantastic voyage. I will absolutely be purchasing Act I of this amazing tale and listen from start to finish, the way it was intended. Do yourself a favor and do the same!” – Metal Rules

“If you like your music melodic, mysterious, and gothic, with a progressive power metal base, then this is for you. This has been a joy to review and yet another band to add to my favoured list. ” – The Prog Space

“Zayarny is a powerhouse vocalist and the contortions he forces into Red Cain make for a very diverse record.. the talent behind the record is undeniable, and at the very least, Kindred proved far more creative and thought-provoking than most death metal records I’ve recently tackled. You should give it a shot — even if you’re not a big weenie..” – Angry Metal Guy

“Overall, ‘Kindred: Act II’ is an interesting mix of styles that combine together in technical wizardry to set the backdrop for the continued tales of the warrior Zalcoatl. There’s some unexpected musical influences that bubble to the surface, particularly the liberal use of electronic elements provides a futuristic, yet gothic, element to the tales. Vocally, there’s some clear inspiration from Kamelot going on here. They’re predominantly clean, but with a wide range between high pitched and deep passages. The guitar work is pretty varied as well and at times even hits a distinctly djent groove that seems to appear out of nowhere!… Fans of Kamelot and Mastodon alike will find some common ground with ‘Kindred: Act II’ (and Act I for that matter).” – Uber Rock

“These seasoned metal performers brought me to school with a clear cut album, delivered beautifully across seven tracks. The epic highs and lows of the album leave me wanting more… My hat is off to RED CAIN!” – Metal Temple

“With a flurry of progressive guitars, grandiose vocals and intriguingly wild effects, Red Cain burn brightly from the very start with the opening track, Kindred.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“Songs alternate between melodic and more progressive portions in fine fashion. There is also a heroic aspect to the band that assures that they have some variety and also ties them to power metal. The entire affair is uplifting and does a good job getting the listener entranced in the music… a fun album and a very nice way to start the year off. It will also appeal to fans of bands from a number of different sub-genres.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“the crew here found yet another gem from Red Cain, one filled with cosmic terrors this time. Kindred: Act II provides us with an additional slice of that delicious metal geekery that this band is capable of. A record that makes complexity sound easy, even casual. And that’s a feat not many bands master these days anymore.” – Rock Music Raider

“RED CAIN keep us on our toes right down to the final track Sunshine (Blood Sun Empire). There is a mixture of all sorts going on but again, it flows together seamlessly. It’s complex yet memorable. I knew logically this was the last track of the album but I feel this story is not over yet. Will there be Act III to follow in the next year or so? Who knows, I personally hope there is. Kindred: Act II was a great introduction to RED CAIN and their sound. From listening to this, it’s easy to see why they have been nominated for awards. I look forward to see how their sound grows and develops from now.” – Rock Out Stand Out

“One of the best aspects, despite the fact that this is prog, is that the music is very easy to get into and enjoy. It is often midtempo, headbobbing music as a general style, and that makes things exceedingly easy for fans in general that prefer normal, song-friendly speeds… the real big reason to listen is the melodic singing. It makes this listener really curious to find out if the singing can be this good in the live concert. Is this voice for real?! It sounds so good, and strong, and also melodic. It is the thing that takes the band over the top in terms of music and of catching the interest of potential fans. There is an elegance and style to the singing that makes the songwriting attractive and pulls you in to check out more of the music.” – Metal Bulletin Zine

“Kindred: Act II is a solid offering. It straddles a number of different styles and influences without committing 100% to any of them… any metalhead with a taste for the dramatic should find something rewarding in here.” – The Independent Voice

“I think Red Cain took the right chances and put forward an interesting release that will challenge the listeners to catch everything they’ve put into making this album. It’s definitely not a one listen and you’ve got it album. It is a listen multiple times to catch what you missed each time before type of album. Give this one a chance and see if you don’t love it yourself.” – Yesterdaze News

“an atmosphere between anger and melancholy are exactly what the band is all about. “KINDRED: ACT II” is definitely a really strong album and one only regrets that it ends so early. But as the saying goes : Quality is more important than quantity!” – Metal-Heads.de

“This new album is opened by KINDRED, a brilliant tune with different influences, from power/prog to electro-rock. It’s enriched by an interesting solo, a well-groomed production and cinematic mood.” – HardRockHeavyMetal

“a strong progressive mix and very melodic power metal, they are a band of experienced musicians who give us a well-defined, real album with these seven tracks, for lovers of this genre it will be more than good and unique.” – Darkzen Dragon Metal Angels

“The album kicks off with a couple of brilliantly technical and melodic tracks – ‘Kindred’, is heavy and showcases the skillset these guys have at their disposal in true Progressive style. ‘Demons’ is a much more catchy hook-based track, although no less technically capable, but with catchy riffs, melodies and enough commercial bent to pull in a new listener – whilst still playing to that vocal ambidextrousness with a couple of lines that wouldn’t sound amiss on a Marilyn Manson album. And then the album switches style and becomes haunting, moody and totally surprising with the falsetto introduction to ‘Precipice Of Man’, which fools you into thinking it’s a power ballad before belting you around the head with one of the heaviest bass sounds I have heard in a while and a much more extreme vocal sound. These kind of body swerves just keep coming, and are what makes this album such a refreshing change.” – Ever Metal

“Concluding this album is the pure Power Metal entity known as ‘Sunshine (Blood Sun Empire)’. This proves to be an enjoyable ad worthy finale for what has been a brilliant album. ‘Kindred: Act II’ doesn’t include a single bad song and advertises the talent of Red Cain excellently.” – AC Rock Reviews

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“What we have here is a two headed beast of sad and melancholy music on one side and angry and raging music on the other. The two combine somewhere in the middle with flair for the dramatic and impassioned vocals. This is definitely worth your time if you are looking for something off the beaten path.” – Metal Temple (Kindred Act I Review)

“Red Cain’s first full-length act is a more than solid release that I can warmly recommend if you enjoy the likes of Kamelot, TesseracT and Blind Guardian or just enjoy some good old thinking man’s metal music in general. With a charismatic frontman, well thought out and varied songwriting and a healthy dose of power and energy, Red Cain is a up and coming Canadian act that I’ll sure be keeping my eye on!” – Belgian Metal Shredder (Kindred Act I Review)

“Kindred: Act I is all about raw and unbridled metal power. A thoughtful brand of metal that – for once – does not base itself on mindless growling about the stage along normal lines of metal conduct. Instead they rip the established status quo to pieces and attack with a very unusual metal dish. One that comes with a distinct groove to boot… a very tasty fusion of Progressive and Power Metal that we have rarely seen to date. A metal dish best consumed red-hot. Have some, you will not regret it.” – Rock Music Raider (Kindred Act I Review)

“Symphonic progressive metal with alternative and gothic nuances – Red Cain are well on their way to establishing new territory in story telling and musical match-ups. Kindred: Act Irepresents a fine opening album for these Canadians, and should lend itself well to various multi-media opportunities for live show and film options. The best records connect on a mind, body, and spirit level – and this will be one that should be in the conversation for visionary, forward-thinking effort, proving the ink is not dry on what metal can bring to the table for innovation.” – Dead Rhetoric (Kindred Act I Review)

“I couldn’t be more impressed with this band and album from the opening track “Snake Bouquet” to the last track “Wing Of The Crow” which is an awesome closing track with guest vocals from Kobra Paige of Kobra and The Lotus. This album takes you on an epic and melodic journey, I feel fans of bands from Avatar to Kamelot to Marilyn Manson and anything in between will really love this album.” – Crannk (Kindred Act I Review)

“Red Cain have produced a very awesome album. It sounds and looks very professional, has great riffs and epic melodies. Keep an eye on these guys, they will come very far.” – Lyrical Spell Magazine (Kindred Act I Review)

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Track Listing:
1. Kindred (5:06)
2. Demons (4:40)
3. Precipice of Man (5:18)
4. Baltic Fleet (4:53)
5. Varyag and The Shrike (5:54)
6. Sons of Veles (5:01)
7. Sunshine (Blood Sun Empire) (5:49)
Album Length: 36:45

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Evgeniy Zayarny, Tyler Corbett, Taylor Gibson
• All songs written by: Evgeniy Zayarny, Tyler Corbett, Taylor Gibson
• Produced by: Evgeniy Zayarny, Tyler Corbett
• Mixed by: Tyler Corbett
• Mastered by: Tyler Corbett
• Album Artwork by: Timur Khabirov & Piotr Jamroz
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album Band Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Tyler Corbett – Guitars
Taylor Gibson – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Carlos Cruz – Guitars
Andrei Buldan – Guitars
Taylor Gibson – Drums

Discography:
2016 – RED CAIN EP
2020 – KINDRED: ACT I (Sliptrick Records)
2020 – KINDRED: ACT II (TBA)

L-R – Tyler Corbett – Guitar, Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals, Taylor Gibson – Drums – Photo Credit Ravenkin Photography

Described as a vehicle of “Melancholy and Rage” and born out of the emerging music scene of Alberta, Canada, 2017 YYC Awards Metal Recording of the Year winner Red Cain is a power/progressive metal project with Russian roots. With intricate songwriting, a heavy yet melodic feel reminiscent of progressive acts, and elements of Slavic myth and Russian paganism in the storytelling tradition of the cult of Veles, Red Cain champion a fluid, dynamic, and unique musical style centered around telling dark, conceptual Faustian sagas and constructing those into an unforgettable live experience.

Stated by frontman Evgeniy Zayarny as wanting to bring back the “Devil’s music” mysticism all too often missing in modern metal acts, Red Cain delivers flair, groove, and an intricate, lethal edge in their music. Listeners might well pick out elements reminiscent of such luminary acts as Kamelot, Symphony X, Tesseract, Amaranthe, Alter Bridge – whipped into a venomous new shape. The current incarnation of the band is all of these influences mixed with a lot of vodka and Eastern European melancholy, shaken and stirred.

Red Cain released its debut self-titled EP in November 2016 to rave reviews from a variety of publications such as Dead Rhetoric, MetalUnderground, and Fireworks magazine, among many others. Red Cain’s EP had the honour of winning Metal Recording of the Year at the 2017 YYC Music Awards. The band has a strong emerging fanbase around the world, being named one of the top 200 bands of 2016 by Headbangers Latinoamerica and the EP’s cover art selected as one of 2016’s 15 best by Metal Underground.

Red Cain’s first full-length album “Kindred: Act I” was released in March 2019 to a variety of excellent reviews internationally, reaching #1 on Canadian College Radio Earshot Loud charts and establishing the band as a force in the Canadian metal scene, and landing the band a distribution deal with European label Sliptrick Records. A variety of festival appearances at Loud As Hell Metal Festival, Hyperspace Metal Festival, and Canada Wacken Competition have served to cement that status. Red Cain’s music videos for “Juliet” and “Zero” have to date garnered 11 international film festival awards, including the Music Video Award at the Accolade Global Film Competition (LA) along with “Juliet” nominated for 2020 YYCMA Metal Recording of The Year.

During the last six months of 2020, the band has previewed epic storied singles “Sunshine (Blood Sun Empire)”, “Demons”, “Kindred”, and “Varyag and The Shrike” to fans from their forthcoming 2021 sophomore album “Kindred: Act II”.

“Kindred: Act II” is seven evocative and powerful narrative tracks that continue the saga from “Kindred: Act I”, following the warrior Zalcoatl along with combining other ancient myths and stories with a commentary on how these exist and apply in modern society. This album hits hard and heavy in the best prog power goth rock fashion, layering brazen up-front guitar riffs with a groovy electronic backing and pulsing basslines.

Recommended for fans of Kamelot, Mastodon, and Amaranthe, “Kindred: Act II” is due out on January 22nd digitally as a self-release by the band with signing with Sliptrick Records for its physical CD release at later date in the year.

Past Features:
2020 – Nominee – YYC Music Awards Metal Recording of the Year
2019 – Nominee – YYC Music Awards Metal Recording of the Year
2017 – Winner – YYC Music Awards Metal Recording of the Year

Tours and Festivals:
2017 – Loud As Hell Fest – Drumheller, AB
2018 – Canada Wacken Competition – Calgary, AB
2019 – Hyperspace Metal Festival – Vancouver, BC

0 EPK – Moonlight Desires – At The Movies (2020) (Infamous Butcher Records)

June 29, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Moonlight Desires

Moonlight Desires – At The Movies (2020) (Infamous Butcher Records)

For fans of Sons of Butcher, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Danko Jones, Foo Fighters

Release Date: July 17th, 2020
LABEL: Infamous Butcher Records
DISTRIBUTION: IDLA

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

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“Just the tonic we need in these times, putting a little smile on your face and plenty of riffs for your bucks.” – Get Ready To Rock

“Moonlight Desires is fun… like, a lot of fun… and everyone should have some fun tonight. So rip it up, everybody Wang Chung tonight!” – V13

“I just wish there were more than the four songs on here, because what’s on offer is great. I’ve played the EP on a loop since I popped it on to review it and it’s definitely going to keep on playing. None of the tracks are hugely different from their original recordings, but it doesn’t matter. They’re all just designed for being sung out loud, and you can warble along in the kitchen to these new versions as easily as you could have back when shoulder pads were in fashion… A great little compilation that will raise a smile as much as your singing voice.” – Moshville Times

“The Canadian band Moonlight Desires, who specialize in turning ’80s pop songs into guitar-driven songs, turn to classic ’80s movie songs for the four track EP At The Movies… It’s a fun blast from the past that will appeal to those of us who saw those movies in the theater when they were originally released along with the younger generation who discovered them via streaming services or cable TV.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“Just The Hits (1981-1985) is a short album with a very high entertainment factor.” – Disagreement.net

“this is a fun album, well executed and stubborn but respectful to the originals. I can only applaud that and advise you to check this album out.” – Merchants of Air

“The album may have come out in September, but every time I put it on it was the summer of 1984 all over again. I dare you not to grin from ear to ear on any of these tracks.” – Nine Circles

“Every song is a hit by default, but the tracks on this album [Just The Hits:1981-1985] are creatively reworked in a way that will have you peeling apart layers from the first listen to the fifteenth.” – Hellbound.ca

“Moonlight Desires takes delight in taking synth-laden pop hits from the ’80s and turning them into heavy metal monsters.” – The Hamilton Spectator

“Just The Hits: 1981-1985 by Moonlight Desires is an album that I can probably guarantee that you will not hear anywhere else. One of the main aspects and memories that you will take away from this album is how entertaining the album is.” – Kingston Music Reviews

“…Moonlight Desires’ second offering is filled with the top-notch heavy covers of 80s Synth Pop classics their fans have come to expect.” – Bradmachry.ca

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EP Title: At The Movies
Release Date: July 17th, 2020
LABEL: Infamous Butcher Records
DISTRIBUTION: IDLA

Track Listing:
1. Glory of Love (4:02)
2. Hungry Eyes (3:44)
3. The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough (3:09)
4. Don’t You Forget About Me (4:05)
EP Length: 15:01

EP Credits:
“Glory Of Love” – Originally performed by Peter Cetera
Written by Peter Cetera / David Foster
“Hungry Eyes” – Originally performed by Eric Carmen
Written by John Denicola / Frankie Previte
“Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough” – Originally performed by Cyndi Lauper
Written by Cyndi Lauper / Steve Broughton Lunt / Arthur Willmore Stead
“Don’t You Forget About Me” – Originally performed by Simple Minds
Written by Keith Forsey / Steve Schiff

All songs written by: Moonlight Desires
• All songs arranged by: Trevor Ziebarth
• Produced by: MITCH BOWDEN
• Mixed by: MITCH BOWDEN
• Mastered by: JOAO CARVALHO
• Album Artwork by: BRIAN HOANG
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album Band Line Up:
Trevor Ziebarth – Vocals, Guitar
Jay Ziebarth – Vocals (Track 4)
Mitch Bowden – Bass
David Dunham – Drums
Marco Bressette – Lead Guitar

Live Band Line Up:
Trevor Ziebarth – Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Jay Ziebarth – Vocals, Bass
Daryl Ralph – Drums
Nicholas K. Daleo – Lead Guitar
Tyler Siroky / Colin Van Hattem – Lead Guitar (Rotating)

Discography:
2020 – At The Movies – EP
2019 – Patio Lanterns – Single
2017 – Just The Hits 1981-1985 – LP
2014 – Frankie Goes To Hamilton – LP

Shared Stage with: Carole Pope, Sate, Not Of, Löve Razër
– Played WTFest 2019 with headliners The Sheepdogs, The Beaches, Bonds Of Mara, U.S.S. Etc.

Festival Appearances:
December 2019 – Over The Bridge Presents: A Hammer Rock Christmas Charity Fundraiser – Hamilton, ON
August 2019 – ErieWind Music Festival – Port Colborne
August 2019 – Strummerfest – Waterloo, ON
July 2019 – WTFest – Brantford, ON

Past Features:
‘Just The Hits:1981-1985’ was named the #15 Best Canadian Metal Album of 2017 by Hellbound.ca
‘Just The Hits:1981-1985’ was named the Most Fun Album of 2017 by Nine Circles

About:

Moonlight Desires might only play 80s cover songs, but you’d be wrong to dismiss them as just another cover band. Formed by long-time Hamilton, ON musician Trevor Ziebarth (Actor/Writer/Composer on Teletoon’s adult comedy series Sons of Butcher), Moonlight Desires is his ode to the raunchy romances and youthful misadventures of summer’s past. By re-working synth-laden pop hits of the 1980s, Ziebarth manages to turn familiar guilty pleasures into modern, guitar-driven rock anthems.

“For those unfamiliar, I created a television show with my brother Jay Ziebarth back in 2005 called ‘Sons of Butcher’. It was a unique adult comedy cartoon series that aired on Teletoon and was sold to over 200 countries around the world. The show was the first to blend video heads into a cartoon world. The Sons of Butcher characters worked in a butcher shop by day and were a spandex-clad rock outfit by night, with my character (Ricky Butcher) relentlessly trying to make it as a big rock star. As a companion to the show, Sons of Butcher recorded and released a few comedy rock albums using songs from the show as inspiration, and travelled across Canada twice on a sponsored tour by Teletoon. As a live band, Sons of Butcher used to perform heavied-up covers of 80s songs and they often became fan/crowd favourites. Ultimately, I noticed the positive response and it led to the formation of Moonlight Desires in 2013.” says Trevor Ziebarth.

As an homage to their Canadian music heritage, the band decided to take their name from the popular 80s song ‘Moonlight Desires’ by iconic singer/songwriter Gowan.

“I wanted to have a direct (1980s song) reference …but I also thought it would fit in nicely with the band’s heavier direction,” says Ziebarth.

While their 2014 debut album “Frankie Goes To Hamilton” delivered a rollicking arrangement of classic love songs, the band’s 2017 follow-up “Just The Hits: 1981-1985” transformed timeless hits such as “Sunglasses At Night” by Corey Hart and “Something About You” by Level 42 into party rock anthems. Satisfying that hunger to escape the shackles of reality with fun times and familiar hits.

Fast forward to 2020, and Moonlight Desires returns with another heavy dose of 80’s childhood nostalgia – this time themed around some of the most iconic films of the era! With “At The Movies”, Moonlight Desires take you on a sonic trip down memory lane – converting classic hits from Dirty Dancing, The Goonies, Karate Kid and The Breakfast Club into modern sounding hard rock bangers!

The EP is set for release on July 17th via Infamous Butcher Records and will be available on all major digital platforms (including Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play).

0 EPK – Homicide – Left For Dead (2020)

June 22, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Homicide

Homicide – Left For Dead (2020)

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

“Heavy Thrash Speed Metal”

For fans of Slayer, Motorhead, Exodus, Death, Sodom

Album Title: Left for Dead
Release Date: August 21, 2020
Label: Self-Release

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“They specialize in Old School Crossover Thrash and returning nearly 25 years later with their sophomore album “Left For Dead” they clearly have some unfinished business.” – Metal Noise

L-R – Bryan Donahue – Guitar, Mac – Bass, Scotty – Drums, and at bottom Gab – Vocals / Guitar

Formed in Montreal in the extremely vibrant metal/hardcore/crossover music scene of the early

1990’s, Homicide was, at the time, an amalgamation of members from other heavy-hitting bands on the scene who had developed strong followings and solid reputations in their own right. Gab Morency of Corrupted Youth (guitar/vocals) and Bryan Donahue of Damaged (guitar) began writing together after discovering that they had similar heavy influences and interests such as Motorhead, Slayer and Venom.

Morency had been renting a room in an extensive apartment building that also housed the jam space of local heavyweights Lizard. This is where the raucous rhythm section of Greg Mcleary (bass) and Scotty MacCulloch (drums) of Lizard heard the riffs from Morency and Donahue and decided that they had to join in on the heaviness that was transpiring.

After a period of only a few weeks, Homicide had begun recording what would be their first album “Malice and Forethought”. This catapulted them into the scene, where they played alongside and held their own with the likes of Voivod, Death and Merciful Fate just to name a few. These performances granted Homicide a reputation for one of the best live bands performing on the scene with crowd pleasers such as “Bring Back the Rope” about lax capital punishment policies and “Death Train” giving a nod to the devastation of terrorism in the poison gassing of a Japanese subway line.

With a sound that can be coined as “Apocalyptic Thrash”, Homicide went underground for many years and it was presumed that the band was no longer. However, 2020 brought the band members together again they recorded a new album “Left For Dead” which compared to the first album will be like going from light beer to moonshine. Homicide is back and fully amped to be bringing fast, aggressive to new and old fans around the world.

Homicide’s “Left For Dead” is due out August 21, 2020.

The album as a whole explained by Gabriel Morency – Vocals / Guitar:

It has a very live feel to it. It was done somewhat live. There was a flatbed that was recorded live for this and then it was layered, but not a lot of layers. It’s funny cause we’re in Metal Works studios in Toronto and you know they have done the Rolling Stones, Christina Aguilera, Alexisonfire, Guns n’ Roses. Use Your Illusion was done there. So you sort of figure obviously, we didn’t have the same producers, but you’re going to go there and it’s going to sound kind of packaged or get that kind of commercial sort of metal sound and to the credit the producer (Wayne Cochrane ) was anti. To be honest, I and Bryan, let’s add another layer and another layer. We wanted to get fancy and he was like keep it raw, keep it raw. We sort of found that balance of solid professional production and raw metal sound. Sometimes less is more. When we came in we had the amps cranked and he was like dear God! You guys have a lot of feedback and noise you don’t need. I and Bryan didn’t realize how much buzzing and humming we had. You start cranking pedals and Marshals there’s a lot of noise being made.

Track By Track explained:

1. Shot to Hell
A track about gambling addition leading to drinking and depression, it’s a powerhouse that points the finger and pity’s the fool while acting as a warning shot at the same time.

2. Point Blank Range
Increasing the tempo with “Point Blank Range”, which is a classic driving song of raw sounding old school riffs and some more solos. Who said the solo was dead? They lied. The lyrics maybe simple enough but they’re crowd fodder for chanting and will go down a storm in that regard.

3. Left For Dead
The title track is perhaps a reference to the band’s absence for the last 25 years with lyrical references to a phoenix rising from the ashes, it makes the best use of staccato riffs and jack hammer footwork to get its message across while the evil laughter in the fade will crack a smile on the face of even the most hardened of Metal Heads.

4. Enemy of The State
Taking the melodic atmospheric route before kicking in full throttle after a couple of minutes of build-up “Enemy Of The State” then goes full on Municipal Waste as Morency rants and raves about the Government making up conspiracy theories to cover up their actions. It’s a classic headbanger of a cut with short bursts of solo work to keep you on your toes.

5 Nightmares Of The Apocalypse
This is going to be a fast one and rips through like a tornado of destruction as it forewarns of a black future at breakneck speed. Who needs a neck? It’s an old school Corrupted Youth song. We were in a band Corrupted Youth before Homicide In the old station ten rising sun days. Playing with Fatal Illness before they were Grim Skunk, Fair Warning, and all those bands. This is a song we use to play that we just can’t get out of our system, so we had to record it again.

6. Scorched Earth
Sarcasm and tongue in cheek humor are dropped in favor of a frantic and frenetic riff attack. A tale of the end of days with Nuclear blasts and their fallout wiping out humanity, it’s a fierce rager

7. Scourge of God
This track gets things off to a fine start and is a reminder of just how good the storytelling style of Morency is as he delivers a tale of the wrath of God. Mid-tempo evil chugs keep things going nicely and the riffs pay homage to the Bay Area Thrash scene with a nostalgic tooth gap grin while that whammy bar drop is a nice touch. It’s one of those tracks that cut at a point when it could happily go on for another few minutes and that’s always the hall mark of quality.

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Album Title: Left for Dead
Release Date: August 21, 2020
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Shot to Hell (4:43)
2. Point Blank Range (4:15)
3. Left For Dead (4:15)
4. Enemy of The State (5:06)
5. Nightmares of The Apocalypse (2:28)
6. Scorched Earth (3:45)
7. Scourge of God (5:43)
Album Length: 30:18

Album credits:
– All songs performed by Homicide
– All songs written by Morency Donahue except Shot to Hell written by Morency Donahue Maculary, Enemy of the State written by Morency
– Produced by Wayne Cochrane and Homicide
– Mixed by Wayne Cochane
– Mastered by Chris Crerar
– Album artwork by Reisyaibrahim
– Member of Socan

Album and Live Line Up:
Gabriel Morency – Vocals / Guitar
Bryan Donahue – Guitar
Scotty Macculloch – Drums
Greg Maculary – Bass

Discography
2020: Left For Dead
1995 – Malice and Forethought

Shared Stage with:
Death, Mercyful Fate, Voivod, Killer Dwarfs, Anvil

0 EPK – The Dead Centuries – Pop A Soda ft. Jacob Umansky of Intervals (single) (2020)

June 22, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · The Dead Centuries

The Dead Centuries – Pop A Soda ft. Jacob Umansky of Intervals (single) (2020)

For fans of Intervals, Plini, Polyphia, Periphery, CHON

Album Title: Pop A Soda
Release Date: May 29, 2020
Label: Self-Release

Publicist – Jon Asher – ashermedia(@)gmail.com

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“One of the nicest things about Pop A Soda is just how upbeat it sounds. The Dead Centuries delivering a track that is smart, progressive and so very catchy. All without a word spoken or sung. It might be my favourite thing they’ve done so far. It has got pace, it has got energy, it has got compelling rhythm and it challenges. Trying to pick apart every individual element will take time. Time you’ll be more than glad to give to this track. The very moment it ends you’ll be hitting play again… and again… and again. It’s damn clever and that damn good.” – Games, Brains & A Headbanging Life

“Entirely recorded and produced by the band themselves along with Jacob Umansky of Intervals on bass, their intention is to inject you with some life and positive vibes as the summer approaches us. Despite the upbeat tone of the song, the band members have ensured not to compromise any of their musical integrity, with “Pop a Soda” featuring a large quantity of the technicality which was unmistakable on Race Against Time.” – V13

“High energy instrumental metal, The Dead Centuries are all about massive hooks, futuristic riffs & technical melody. Opener Freddie Lounds is rich in skill, showcasing how a trio’s different abilities can combine to make something that sounds so grand & complete.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life (2018 – Album Review – Race Against Time)

“Their music both hits you hard with big metal-infused riffs then provides the musical magic sponge with rich virtuoso, melodic guitar noodling, inspired by the likes of Protest The Hero, Intervals, Plini, Situ Aye, Paul Gilbert and more. It’s simply intoxicating to listen to.” – Gig Radar (2018 – Album Review – Race Against Time)

“the songs on Race Against Time are exactly what we want from instrumental prog – engaging arrangements with a perfect balance of groove, riffs, and virtuosity, and enough variation to keep us listening through all ten tracks. This is a great start for The Dead Centuries.” – Heavy Music Headquarters (2018 – Album Review – Race Against Time)

“The Dead Centuries deliver a multitude of excellent riffs across the course of this album. This band is a total hook machine, and they accomplish this over a dizzying number styles. Progressive, metalcore, melodeath harmonizing, post-metal: Race Against Time has it all.” – Metal Trenches (2018 – Album Review – Race Against Time)

“If you want a more complex and technically layered instrumental album, as well as a diverse one that you can either jam to or simply throw on as background noise, this one is for you.” – Canadian Beats (2018 – Album Review – Race Against Time)

Visionary and highly influential writer Michael Moorcock, who worked with the bands Hawkwind and Blue Oyster Cult, memorably stated that ‘it is the business of the future to be dangerous.’

Ottawa three-piece The Dead Centuries are both futuristic and dangerous…which is as it should be. Influenced by Protest The Hero, Periphery, Paul Gilbert, Sithu Aye and Intervals, The Dead Centuries can easily hold their heads up in such exalted company.

In their current form, The Dead Centuries compose and perform technically precise instrumental music, rich in virtuosity, melody, compositional skills, and most importantly…they create superb music to listen to. This isn’t the sound of three musicians showing off their undoubted skills, rather they are serving their songs above all else, with every fibre of their beings, every neuron firing in their minds, every tendon in their bodies. In a sense it is as if the three musicians that make up The Dead Centuries have become one mind in their own music!

Adam Tremblett describes the sound of The Dead Centuries as “technical, melodic, energetic, heavy, precise.” Indeed The Dead Centuries are so precise, they are like some kind of cosmic clock; they are always on time.

The Dead Centuries had a natural evolution into the special band they are now, originally consisting of two guitarists, a bassist, female vocalist, and drummer; as members left over time, those that remained rose to the occasion and created more technical and original music.

(Bio written by Steve Earles)

Album Title: Pop A Soda
Release Date: May 29, 2020
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Pop A Soda (3:19)

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: The Dead Centuries
• All songs written by: The Dead Centuries
• Produced by: Jacob McSheffrey
• Mixed by: Anup Sastry
• Mastered by: Anup Sastry
• Album Artwork by: Jacob McSheffrey
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL) – YES

Album Band Line Up:
Bryant McNamara – Drums
Jacob McSheffrey – Guitar
Adam Tremblett – Guitar
Jacob Umansky (Intervals) – Bass

Live Band Line Up:
Bryant McNamara – Drums
Jacob McSheffrey – Guitar
Adam Tremblett – Guitar

Discography:
2020 – Pop A Soda (single)
2018 – Race Against Time – LP

Shared Stage:
Red Handed Denial, Mystery Weekend, Bird Problems, Earth’s Yellow Sun, The Parallel, Vaerisa, Living Dead Girl, Words Like Wildfire, A Scar For The Wicked, Pyramid Theorem, Dangerliker, The Slyde, The Aphelion, Fractures & Outlines, Skybound, The Frame Defect, Lycanthro, Pantomime, Arms of The Girl, Rydell, WKFLD, The Hazytones, Sovereign Council, Vesperia, Never Named, The Thirteenth Floor, Inherent, The Kindred, Halfsleeper, Ghostblade, Tribe Royal

0 EPK – Winter Nights – Self-Titled (2020)

June 17, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Winter Nights

Winter Nights – Self-Titled (2020)

For fans of Kalmah, Death, Amon Amarth, Sentenced, Behemoth

Album Title: Self-Titled
Release Date: July 31, 2020
Label: Self-Release

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

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“‘Encounters of the Frozen North’ has a lot of thundering, jolting power along with some killer riffs and a dark, somewhat Eastern-influenced melody that worms its way into your head. The music is capped by jagged, tyrannical vocals that make a powerful impact and by a serpentine solo that underscores the reptilian menace lurking within the song.” – No Clean Singing

“The floor of the venue was already seething with eager humanity as local opening act Winter Nights took the stage to kick things off. Sometimes the warm-up acts accomplish little more than to give fans a chance to hit the merch stands or catch up with friends, but the creative vision of Jeremy and Efrain Farfan demanded attention with their tight, more brutal take on Melodic Death Metal. Harsh vocals combined with technical playing and some ultra-melodic guitar leads kept fans engaged and cheering after each song. Winter Nights has been around since 2007, having recently released full-length album An Endless Apocalypse in July of last year. Something like Grave and Amon Amarth meets mid ’90’s Carcass with some mosh-inducing breakdowns defines their sound, with the highlight of the set being the killer “Doomsday Code” and “Deceptive Dreams.”” – Cryptic Rock (Live Review 2015 opening for Dark Tranquility)

“With a distinct Scandinavian flair, but coupled with a bit of the ole US brutality, theirs is a nice melding of catchy older melodic death metal here (read: no watered down pop choruses or the like). “The Doomsday Code” is the cut of choice, with it’s all out thrashy approach that is sure to get the adrenaline pumping and features a solid solo towards the end and even touches upon some black metal influences as well. There’s plenty here that should appeal to fans of anything from Amon Amarth, Arsis, or Dark Tranquillity” – Dead Rhetoric (Album Review 2014 – An Endless Apocalypse)

“a strong debut. The album highlights the bands strong points and shows they can be both intense, brutal and then melodic at just the right moments. It will be interesting to see how they evolve in the coming year. Be sure to listen to their previous demo releases and support them at a venue near you.” – Artemortifica (Album Review 2014 – An Endless Apocalypse)

“The diversified riffs are once more the proof for the skills of WINTER NIGHTS. Very professional and dedicated recording. I can only recommend “An Endless Apocalypse“ to each Metalhead!” – Battlepig (Album Review 2014 – An Endless Apocalypse)

“This band may hail from the streets of NYC, but after listening to this album I’m convinced Winter Nights sailed here from Scandinavia in a giant ship to claim New York as their raiding territory!” – Up From The Underground Reviews (Album Review 2014 – An Endless Apocalypse)

Efrain Farfan – Back up Vocals and Guitar, Jeremy Farfan – Vocals and Guitar

Winter Nights is a four-piece melodic death metal band emanating from Brooklyn, New York in the winter of 2007. The sound and lyrical themes of their music portray loss, pain, grievance, and darkness.

Guitar driven melodies evoke visceral reactions to the mythic end of the world. They are an integral part of the thriving New York metal scene. As of 2020, their formation consists of dueling guitar brothers Jeremy and Efrain Farfan who also cover vocals, bassist Martin Tune and drummer James Yarusinsky.

The two Farfan brothers came up with the idea for the band after a New Years’ toast and after recruiting a friend they started writing music together and the rest is history. Trading endless amounts of riffs the Farfan brothers devise the majority of the music before presenting it to the rest of the band to be beefed out in the rehearsal studio.

Mainly inspired by nature, places of travel. different scenery. Jeremy gets his ideas from places he’s traveled such as the cliffs of northern Ireland, catacombs of Montreal, nighttime canals of Venice, and the eerie silence of Central Park at night.

Playing with similar bands such as Kalmah, Belphegor, and Insomnium, and on festivals including Maryland Folkfest and Poconos Folkfest, Winter Nights is a mainstay in the New York metal underground. With personal influences rooted primarily in metal, the members of Winter Nights make provocative, despairing, genuine songs. In 2008 they released a self-titled demo EP, followed by another EP “From Darkness Till Dawn” in 2011, and a full length “An Endless Apocalypse” in 2014. 2020 brings a new self-titled album due out July 31st.

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Album Title: Self-Titled
Release Date: July 31, 2020
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. When December Burns (5:47)
2. Starved For Energy (4:09)
3. Withdrawals (4:11)
4. Unmarked Grave (4:52)
5. Day The Sun Died (4:01)
6. Encounters (5:19)
Album Length: 28:21

Album Credits:
– This album was recorded between 2015 and 2018 at Atomic Sound in Brooklyn, New York
– All songs by: Winter Nights
– All Lyrics by: Jeremy Farfan
– Engineered by:
Oliver Palomares: Encounters and Unmarked Grave
Dakota Bowman: Starved For Energy, Withdrawals, When December Burns, and Day The Sun Died
– Mixed by: Neil Kernon
– Mastered by: Alan Douches of West West Side Music
– All Artwork by: Giannis Nakos at Remedy Art design
– Logo by: Luis Hermosilla at Luigiht Design
– Member of ASCAP

Album Band Line Up:
Jeremy Farfan – Vocals and Guitar
Efrain Farfan – Back up Vocals and Guitar
Martin Tune – Bass
Andrew Lobosco: Drums on Encounters, Unmarked Grave, and Starved For Energy
Manolo Estrada: Drums on Withdrawals, When December Burns, and Day The Sun Died

Current Live Band Line Up:
Jeremy Farfan Vocals and Guitar
Efrain Farfan – Back Up Vocals and Guitar
Martin Tune – Bass
James Yurusinsky – Drums

Discography:
2020 – Self-Titled LP
2014 – An Endless Apocalypse LP
2011 – From Darkness Till Dawn EP
2008 – Self-Titled Demo

Shared Stage with:
Kalmah, Hammerfall, Belphegor, Suffocation, Nile, Destruction, Helsott, Morbid Angel, Dark Tranquility, Kataklysm, Insomnium, Krisiun, Ne Obliviscaris, Allegaeon, Omnium Gatherum, Exmortus, lich King, Fleshgod Apocalypse, carach Angren, Abigail Williams, Gorod, Vale of Pnath, SwashBuckle, Gloryhammer, Tombs, Enfold Darkness, Blackguard, Galactic Empire, Ente, Black Crown Initiate, Starkill, Aborted, U.D.O.

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