Category: EPKs

0 EPK – RivetSkull – Trail of Souls (2020)

April 4, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · RivetSkull

RivetSkull – Trail of Souls (2020)

For fans of Dio, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Queensryche

Album Title: Trail of Souls
Release Date: February 7, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby

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

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RivetSkull is an echo from the birth of heavy metal. A reflection of a magical moment in time when heavy metal first appeared in the 70’s and 80’s. Evolution of the genre? Not happening here. This is the Jurassic Park of heavy metal, the regrowth of that same DNA that created the beasts of metal that first roamed this planet.

What you will find is heavy, melodic and riff laden music with clear and strong vocals. There is a strong groove with prominent bass lines and tight fitting guitar riffs. The singing will take you back to a day when skill, melody, power and style mattered. All of this brought to you by a dedicated and hard working band of brothers.

Their debut album “Trail of Souls” was released February 7, 2020.

L-R: Michael Robson (Drums),Mark Hopkins (Bass), Mark X. Plog (Guitar), Chad McMurray (Vocals, Keys)

Photo Credit: Iron Mike Savoia (https://www.facebook.com/SavoiaPhotographyLive)

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Album Title: Trail of Souls
Release Date: February 7, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby

Track Listing:
1. Forever (5:18)
2. Another Way To Heaven (7:34)
3. Trail of Souls (4:04)
4. Gates of Babylon (6:51) (Dio Cover)
5. It’s Not Enough (4:15)
6. Mystified (3:50)
7. Narcissus (4:59)
8. Crash and Burn (2:57)
Album Length: 39:52

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: RivetSkull
• All songs written by: RivetSkull (except Gates of Babylon by Blackmore/Dio)
• Produced by: Mark X. Plog & Chad McMurray
• Mixed by: Chad McMurray
• Mastered by: Matt Hyde
• Album Artwork by: Gerald Brom

Album and Live Band Line Up:
Michael Robson (Drums)
Mark Hopkins (Bass)
Mark X. Plog (Guitar
Chad McMurray (Vocals, Keys),

Discography:
2020 – Trial of Souls

Shared Stage with:
Sanctuary, Ross the Boss

0 EPK- Held In Secret – Nomads (2020) (EP)

April 4, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Held In Secret

Held In Secret – Nomads (2020) (EP)

For fans of Silent Planet, Volumes, Architects, Issues, Wage War

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

EP Title: Nomads
Release Date: May 29, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: QC: PAG Productions

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“Featuring tight, groovy riffage and a bright melodic backdrop, “Nomads” is a great introduction to what Held In Secret are doing. With prominent shows already played with the likes of Blind Witness, Held In Secret’s sophomore EP is bound to be a success.” – New Fury Media

Held In Secret was impulsively founded in January of 2016 by Matt J. Zephyr (vocals) and David Lamothe (lead guitar) with the explicit goal of taking over the world. Since then, they have been joined by a great family of like-minded people with the addition of William Gunn (bass), Tommy Lemieux (drums) and Joey Sollazzo (rhythm guitar).

These five individuals work hard every day to create the heaviest and Djentiest listening experience known to the Ottawa metal scene. Wanting the listeners to feel like they are understood, the lyrics from Held In Secret paint pictures of trauma, despair, and hope.

On December 7th, 2018, Held In Secret released their debut EP “Dawnbreaker” (Produced by Dark Moon Productions). After a year of performances, our protagonists came together in the studio once again to produce their sophomore effort called “Nomads” set for release on May 29, 2020.

Taking pride in what they do, Held in Secret ensures a wild ride for their audience as Zephyr climbs structures while scream-rapping extra multisyllabic lines; Lamothe, Gunn, and Sollazzo sing backup while shredding, jumping around and headbanging; often jumping off stage to get in the pit. The intense stage presence continues with Lemieux banging it out, full throttle behind the kit.

Held In Secret is just warming up, they have more live shows planned, as well as more music has been written ready to follow “Nomads”. Keep an ear out!

L-R: Held In Secret – lineup – David Lamothe (Lead Guitar), Matt Zephyr (Vocals), Tommy Lemieux (Drums), Joey Sollazzo (Rhythm Guitar), William Gunn (Bass)

Photo Credits: Roxanne Morin of Hexagon Productions

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EP Title: Nomads
Release Date: TBD
Label: independent
Distribution: QC: PAG Productions

Track Listing:
1. Ties (4:31)
2. Nomads (feat. Garrett Russell) (3:31)
3. Downcast (3:55)
4. Gaia (3:31)
5. Static (3:44)
EP Length: 19:15

EP Credits:
• All songs performed by:
Mathieu Mazerolle (vocals)
David Lamothe (guitar)
William Gunn (bass)
Tommy Lemieux (drums)
• All songs written by:
Mathieu Mazerolle
David Lamothe
• Produced by: Joe Lyko of Dark Moon Productions
• Mixed by: Joe Lyko of Dark Moon Productions
• Mastered by: Joe Lyko of Dark Moon Productions
• Album Artwork by: Mathieu Mazerolle
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP and Live Band Line Up:
Mathieu Mazerolle – Vocals
David Lamothe – Lead Guitar
Joey Sollazzo – Rhythm Guitar
William Gunn – Bass Guitar
Tommy Lemieux – Drums

Discography
2020 – Nomads (EP)
2018 – Dawnbreaker (EP)

Shared Stage with:
Blind Witness (Mediaskare Records)
Sleep Waker (Stay Sick Recordings)
Obey The Brave (Epitaph Records)
Beyond Creation (Seasons Of Mist)
Within Destruction (Unique Leader Records)
Sentinels (Stay Sick Recordings)
Hunt The Dinosaur (Dino Distribution)
The Northern (Tragic Hero Records)

Tours and Festivals:
2019- Vankleek Hill FarmFest- Vankleek Hill, On
2020 – Ontario / Quebec Tour (January)

0 EPK – Dyatlove – Self-Titled (2020) (EP)

March 27, 2020
by Asher
· Dyatlove · EPKs

Dyatlove – Self-Titled (2020) (EP)

For fans of Deafheaven, Converge, Russian Circles, Touche Amore, Alcest, Pallbearer

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

EP Title: Dyatlove – Self Titled
Release Date: May 29, 2020
Label: Dyatlove / Coup Sur Coup Records (Cassette release only)

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Dyatlove is a passionate foray into the realm of morose singer-songwriter overtones set alongside heavy music. Longtime friends Sam Caviglia (guitar/vocals) and Rikki Jennings-Buford (guitar) bonded over bands such as Sonic Youth, PJ Harvey, and Pinback.

This array of influences drives the diversity of Vancouver, Canada’s Dyatlove, who don’t feel the need to pigeon hole into a particular genre. From sad songs to crushing sludge metal to 2-minute hardcore songs, Dyatlove conveys emotion and brings the heavy with drop A tuning.

Starting individually, the band works on riffs and ideas, eventually bringing them together to be fleshed out further. As full believers of limitless creativity, they don’t tie themselves to classic song structures. The lyrics come from many places, some are stories, some are personal experiences. There are songs about love of family, songs about loss, songs about anger and songs about struggles and addictions. Although varied in subject matter they all have one thing in common, feeling.

Performing with the same intense passion and emotion that they bring to the jam space, Dyatlove intends to really connect to their fans, and show what their songs mean to them. With Rob Sheldrick (drums) and Justin Lacey (bass), the quartet delivers with an infectious openness and energy. Their self-titled, debut EP is being released on May 29, 2020 with the cassette version being released by Coup Sur Coup Records that will feature an exclusive bonus track ‘Die! Kill! Pig!’.

L-R: Rob Sheldrick (Drums) Justin Lacey (Bass) Sam Caviglia (Vocals/Guitar) Rikki Jennings-Buford (Guitar)

Photo by Gordon Stephens

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EP Title: Dyatlove – Self Titled
Release Date: May 29, 2020
Label: Dyatlove/Coup Sur Coup Records

Track Listing:
1. Pass The Heavens (8:14)
2. Empty Lungs (6:53)
3. Fragile Fixation (4:51)
4. Old Haunts (8:11)
5. Die! Kill! Pig! (2:52)*
*(track 5 only on Cassette and Vinyl Version released by Coup Sur Coup Records)
EP Length: 31:03

EP Credits:
All songs performed by Dyatlove. Trumpet on Old Haunts performed by Jay Phelps
All songs written by Sam Caviglia + Rikki Jennings-Buford
Produced by – Dyatlove
Mixed by – Matt Roach at Rain City Recorders
Mastered by – Brad Boatright at Audiosiege
EP Artwork by – Sam Caviglia + Rikki Jennings – Buford

EP Band Line Up:
Rikki Jennings-Buford – Guitar
Sam Caviglia – Guitar/Vocals
Rob Sheldrick – Drums
Justin Lacey – Bass

Discography:
2020 – Self Titled – EP

0 EPK – Serene Dark – Enantiodromia (2020)

March 27, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Serene Dark

Serene Dark – Enantiodromia (2020)

For fans of Septicflesh, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, Behemoth, Watain, Dissection

PLEASE NOTE: SERENE DARK changed their name from Endemise, under that moniker they released Far From The Light (2013) and Anathema (2016).

Album Title: Enantiodromia (pronounced en-an-ti-o-dromia)
Release Date: July 17, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: TBA

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

Booking: Dale Sauve – serenedarkband[@]gmail[.]com

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“An epic, heavy and creative vibe to this album which I think would appeal to fans of mid period Dimmu Borgir, Insomnium, Abigail Williams, Fleshgod Apocalypse.” – Loud Stuff

“They produce an array of songs that have an incredible sound that are magnificently orchestrated.” – Metal Temple

“Through Anathema Endemise demonstrates the ability to filter several European influences into a unique sound from a Canadian perspective. It is a fine edition to the black metal catalogue of any connoisseur of these dark musical arts.” – Glacially Musical

“Endemise is yet another Canadian metal band that has managed to create something fucking awesome and special.” – The Dirty Room

“Black metal vocals, death metal riffs and hella lot of blastbeats. Endemise strikes with ‘Anathema’ and does so in an unrelenting manner. This extreme metal chaos will surely crush some norms settled upon by high culture tyrants.” – Lords of Metal

“Anathema is a promising outing for these Canadian natives.” – Metal Trenches

Like a blackened metallic phoenix rising from the ashes of their previous band Endemise; Serene Dark intends to take their music to new heights. The very name Serene Dark is a powerful statement of intent; in the words of guitarist Dale Sauve

“Our music can be soothing and melodic at times, and dark and heavy at other times, so Serene Dark was a perfect fit.”

Morphing from Endemise to Serene Dark was a natural progression.

“We have been making music with our current line-up for the past decade and decided a new name and fresh start was in order. Our former band Endemise formed over 15 years ago and it went through so many line-up changes and musical directions, we decided to put that band to rest and create Serene Dark as a fresh start.”

Inspired by Septicflesh, Behemoth, Watain, Dark Funeral and Dissection, Dale describes Serene Dark’s music as “dark, heavy, entrancing, emotional, orchestral.”

Dale has high aspirations for Serene Dark’s new music.

“It will be received as a new but familiar sound for any previous fans of our last band… We want our fans to get lost in the music. We want to pique some interest in fans of this style of music… We have written a lot of songs and chosen our top ten favourites.”

The album has a strong concept behind it.

“The album explores the confrontation between the shadow aspect of the personality and the integration of it into the self to create wholeness. Influenced from philosophy, stoicism, hermetecism and the occult. The album, lyrically, is a journey towards individuation by the exploration of human darkness and transforming that pain into something tangible and meaningful. In essence- to lose one’s self entirely to reach perfection.”

Serene Dark’s new album “Enantiodromia” (pronounced en-an-ti-o-dromia) is due out July 17, 2020.

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Album Title: Enantiodromia (pronounced en-an-ti-o-dromia)
Release Date: July 17, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: TBA

Track Listing:
1. Dualitatem (6:20)
2. Of Serpentine Form (4:49)
3. Where Time Drowns Still (5:26)
4. Trance of Disintegration (4:51)
5. Dweller In The Void of The Spirit (5:50)
6. Reflecting Envenomed (5:33)
7. Grieving The Distortion of Self (4:41)
8. Malocchio (4:24)
9. The Last Disciple of Dionysus (6:15)
10. Onward, Burning Radiance (6:54)
Album Length: 55:07

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Serene Dark
• Drums performed by: Eric Morotti (Suffocation)
• All songs written by: Serene Dark
• Produced by: Mike Bond / Alex Galley / Dale Sauve
• Mixed by: Mike Bond / Dale Sauve
• Mastered by: Mike Bond
• Album Artwork by:
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album Band Line Up:
Alex Aksentyev – Bass
Dale Sauve – Guitar
Francesco Falsetto – Vocals
Graham Murphy – Guitar
Nick Rodgers – Drums

Discography:
2020 – Enantiodromia
2016 – Anathema
2013 – Far From The Light

Shared Stage with:
Dark Funeral, Belphegor, Hate, Incantation, Vale of Pnath, Abigail Williams, Cattle Decapitation, Beyond Creation, Falluja, Eluveitie, Wolfheart, SETH, Battlecross, Cryptopcy, Taakke, Arkaik, Panzerfaust, Erimah, Kronos, Necronomicon, Abiotic, Threat Signal.

Tours and Festivals:
2010 – Ottawa Metal Assault Tour / ONTARIO

Artist endorsements:
Trick Drums USA, Los Cabos Drum Sticks / Indie Guitars.

0 EPK – Gorlvsh – New City Vibe (2020) (No List Records) (Ancient Temple Recordings)

March 25, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Gorlvsh

Gorlvsh – New City Vibe (2020) (No List Records) (Ancient Temple Recordings)

For fans of Converge, DFA1979, Lightning Bolt

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

Release Date: June 5, 2020
Labels: No List Records & Ancient Temple Recordings (Cassette)

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“Combining the influential sounds of Converge, Death from Above 1979 and Lightning Bolt, Montreal’s Gorlvsh (pronounced “Gore-Lush”) is dead set on adding some rowdiness and weirdness to the sonic landscape. We don’t know if they are, as they claim, “Montreal’s sickest guitar-less band,” but from what we can tell they make a hell of a racket that combines math rock angularity, crushing metallic riffs, off-kilter rhythms and a few catchy hooks in there for good measure.” – Decibel Magazine

“The bass tone is maybe more important than you realize, because Gorlvsh don’t use a guitar. It’s just bassist Nick Boucher slinging the riffs in ways that provide a lot more than groove, drummer Noah Baxter working in an exhilarating amount of intricacy to go along with a lot of skull-busting, and vocalist Isaac Ruder adding both bleeding-edge intensity and melodic hooks. The result is music that’s sometimes bizarre and mentally unbalancing, sometimes gut-slugging, and sometimes downright enthralling — and rarely follows a straight line.” – No Clean Singing

“GORLVSH Offer Some Good Vibes Hardcore With New City Vibe” – Metal Injection

“With varying tempos, drawn out percussion, desperate and throat shredding roars, New City Vibe is the epitome of a modern hardcore record. Gorlvsh delivering on their promise of punk-sensibilities and metal ruthlessness.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“Blending Dillinger Escape Plan–esque angular complexity with punk snarl and groovy riffs reminiscent of Mutoid Man, Gorlvsh may not have been what the death metal/grindcore crowd at L’Esco were expecting, but they were one of the most fun and most unique local bands I’ve seen in a good while.” – Bucketlist Music Reviews

L-R: Noah Baxter (Drums), Nick Boucher (Bass), Isaac Ruder (Vox) – Photo Credit: Alexis Martin

Crashing out of Montreal, Canada, comes the latest in new city groove in the form of GORLVSH. This power trio hails themselves as Montreal’s Sickest Guitar-less Band, and what they lack in guitar they make up for with a tornado of crushing riffs, a dash of poppy hooks and fucked up rhythms.

They combine their technical wankery with gutter punk sensibilities to bring a bizarre, mathy, metallic hardcore-esque punk sound with inspiration from Death From Above and Lightning Bolt. This bass/drum/banshee trio works hard on their music together with Nick (bass) starting with a bag of riffs, Noah (drums) adding complexity and then Isaac (vocals) writes lyrics about whatever inspires him that day and the result is unique, sludgy, metallic hardcore that can only be GORLVSH.

Even with their DIY attitudes, the sound is produced and performed phenomenally and they write their music with the live show in mind. They want people to be excited to experience something new and in 2020, they will release their first full length album “New City Vibe” on June 5th via No List Records and Ancient Temple Recordings for cassette version.

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Album Title: New City Vibe
Release Date: June 5, 2020
Label: No List Records & Ancient Temple Recordings (Cassette)

Track Listing:
1. Don’t Miss The Shot (1:45)
2. New City Vibe (2:28)
3. Wait For Me (2:55)
4. Sheppard One Is Down (3:00)
5. Wolves Against Wolves (2:57)
6. I Don’t Want To Survive (2:33)
7. Wake (2:55)
8. 007 (3:35)
9. Too Many Will Try (2:16)
Album Length: 24:28

Album Credits:
All songs performed by: Gorlvsh
All songs written by: Gorlvsh
Produced by: Noah Baxter
Mixed by: Noah Baxter
Mastered by: Noah Baxter
Album Artwork by: Carlos Rojo

Discography:
2019 – New City Vibe (upcoming) – Release Date TBD
2017 – Offset/Gorlvsh (Split)
2017 – Demo

Shared Stage with:
Macabre, Narcotic Wasteland (ex-Nile), Patent, Offset, Speaker, Hidden Pride, Display of Decay, Hybreed Chaos, Code 4011, Tempete, Ol’school Johnny

Festivals:
2018 – Robfest (Montreal, QC)

0 EPK – Blackcast – The American Dream (single) (2020)

March 24, 2020
by Asher
· Blackcast · EPKs

Blackcast – The American Dream (single) (2020)

For fans of August Burns Red, Wage War, Currents, Meshuggah

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

Release Date: January 3, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

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In 2015, in the heat of San Diego, USA, Blackcast started as a 6 piece band featuring two vocalists, 2 guitarists (Dany Khouli and Armand Guerra), a bassist (Hakeem Kelly) and a drummer (Richard Bocanegra). Along the way, there was a falling out with our first 2 vocalists and Blackcast became stagnant until the arrival of vocalist, Tyler Walters, who helped push the band to where it needed to go.

Blackcast was soon able to play alongside big bands such as Born of Osiris, Atilla, Hatebreed, Bleeding Through, Spite, and Bad Omens. For two years they played gig after gig and released two albums, their self-titled debut in 2016 and “Riches to Ruin” in 2017. After that album, life situations and creative differences saw the departure of all the members except for Bocanegra and Guerra. They were replaced by Montgomery Turel (guitar), Luis Perea (vocals), and Richard Orozco (bass).

The new lineup quickly released four banging singles “Against The World” (2018), “Buried Alive” (2019), “Brain Dead” (2019) and “The American Dream” (2020). They are on a roll and can’t wait to show that they are stronger than ever and ready to prove that they still can make ears bleed and heads bang!

Ambition is high, Blackcast has been zoning in on being heavy and dark with all the breakdowns you can handle, and then some. There is more in the works for this collaborative band; focusing on keeping their sound consistent and technical, fans can expect nothing but sheer energy delivered straight to their faces during performances.

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Track Listing:
The American Dream (3:22)

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Blackcast
• All songs written by: Blackcast
• Produced by: Richard Bocanegra, Armand Guerra
• Mixed by: Joel Ferber
• Mastered by: Joel Ferber
• Album Artwork by: KM Designz

Recording and Live Band Line Up:
Luis Perea – Vocals
Montgomery Turel – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Armand Guerra- Guitars
Richard Orozco- Bass
Richard Bocanegra- Drums

Discography:
2020 – The American Dream
2019 – Brain Dead
2019 – Buried Alive
2018 – Against The World
2017 – Riches To Ruins
2016 – Blackcast (Self-Titled)

Shared Stage with:
As Blood Runs Black, Necrogoblikon, Atilla, Born Of Osiris, Hatebreed, Bleeding Through, Unearth, Darkest Hour, As I Lay Dying, The Browning, Betraying The Martyrs, Soilwork, Shattered Sun, Eyes Set to Kill, Poison The Well, Conquer Divide, Asking Alexandria, Upon A Burning Body, Dance Gavin Dance, A Skylit Drive, IWrestledABearOnce, Within The Ruins, Oceano, Dayshell

Tour and Festivals:
2015- All Stars Tour- Pico Rivera, California

Artist endorsements:
Soultone Cymbals, Solar Guitars, DC Drums, Magic Room Brand

0 EPK – Your Last Wish – Eradicate (2020)

March 15, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Your Last Wish

Your Last Wish – Eradicate (2020)

For fans of Oldschool Arch Enemy, Soilwork, Black Dahlia Murder, Carcass, Jeff Loomis

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

Release Date: February 23, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

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“Driven by David Gagné, one of the most passionate and hard working musicians in Montreal,The very talented band Your Last Wish’s New Album “Eradicate” will take you on an Epic journey through extremely powerful musical landscapes that will transform your mind and emotions forever. That’s what quality art is for, and that’s what they do!” – Dan Mongrain, Voivod

“Bewitching melodies mixed with crushing grooves, “Eradicate” is definitely a great add to the world’s metal community!” – Simon Girard, Beyond Creation

“Your Last Wish have a very strong album with Eradicate . Death Metal as it should be, full on the bell and with distinctive songs that cut into the cerebral cortex.” – Rock Magazine

“It’s a really solid album with concrete compositions and a production to break everything. If you’re looking for a brutal melodeath album to add to your collection, Eradicate would be a wise choice!” – Thorium Mag

L-R – Peter Hamm – Bass, David Gagné – Guitar, Michael Cope – Guitar, Roxana Bouchard – Vocals, Blake Lemieux – Drums

Photo Credit: Dani Rod

Formed in 2003, Your Last Wish is a death metal band with thrash metal overtones, melodic yet aggressive, which should appeal to fans of The Black Dahlia Murder, Hatesphere and Darkest Hour. Hailing from Montreal, Canada the group has encapsulated a wide variety of influences to produce a sound that is haunting and harsh, delicate and disciplined.

Using 8 strings guitars, the band has even more possibilities to achieve the desired sound of frantic riffs and evil vocals. You Last Wish has intrigued and entertained audiences across the region, appearing at festivals including Grind Your Mind Open Air and sharing the stage with bands such as Kalmah, Beyond Creation and Archspire.

Eight years after their sophomore album 2012’s “Desolation”, Montreal, QC melodic death metallers Your Last Wish is back in full force with a new darker and heavier sound with their third studio release 2020’s “Eradicate”. The concept album beautifully exploits post apocalyptic themes. The album was composed and recorded entirely by guitarist David Gagné, while all lyrics were written by vocalist Roxana Bouchard. More than half the songs on this bilingual album are in French. Track ‘Pandore’ features a guest appearance by Beyond Creation’s Simon Girard.

With their new lineup of experienced and talented musicians, Your Last Wish is ready to conquer the world with their new album!

Track by track explanation:
– Eradicate: Thrashy melodic death metal madness. It’s the most straightforward song of the album. It was made to be a single.
– Exile: Oldschool thrash influences, also introduces odd-time signatures.
– Monarque: One of our four songs in French, long instrumental passages and probably the most progressive song of the album.
– Décimé: It has a strong middle-eastern / tribal vibe and oldschool death metal riffs.
– Lost: Groovy, mid-tempo and orientally ambient soundscape to bang your head to.
– Pursuit: A clash of modern and oldschool death metal, all in one package!
– Pandore: Tribal prog duet with Simon Girard from Beyond Creation. Musically unleashes the apocalypse.
– Prestige: Originally written by Jean-François Gagné, very reminiscent of the previous album “Desolation” (2012).
– Le cri du monde: Thrashy beginning leading into an epic, cinematic conclusion to the whole album.

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Album Title: Eradicate
Release Date: February 23, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Independent

Track Listing:
1. Eradicate (5:51)
2. Exile (4:46)
3. Monarque (5:33)
4. Décimé (5:24)
5. Lost (5:11)
6. Pursuit (4:32)
7. Pandore ft. Simon Girard (Beyond Creation) (4:44)
8. Prestige (4:46)
9. Le Cri Du Monde (5:48)
Album Length: 46:40

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by:
• All songs written by: David Gagné & Roxana Bouchard
• Produced by: David Gagné
• Mixed by: David Gagné
• Mastered by: David Gagné
• Album Artwork by: Francesco Lorenzetti
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
• Band Line Up 2020:
Roxana Bouchard – Vocals
David Gagné – Guitar
Michael Cope – Guitar
Peter Hamm – Bass
Blake Lemieux – Drums

Discography:
2007 – Your Last Wish
2012 – Desolation

Shared Stage with:
Kalmah, Beyond Creation, Unexpect, Archspire, Seven Kingdoms

Tours and Festivals:
2015 – Camping Metal Fest
2019 – Grind Your Mind Open Air
2020 – Le FestEvil, Québec City
2020 – Heavy Metal Farm Fest (June 2020)

0 EPK – Jupiter Hollow – Bereavement (2020)

March 15, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Jupiter Hollow

Jupiter Hollow – Bereavement (2020)

For fans of Tool, Rush, A Perfect Circle, Pink Floyd, Tesseract, The Contortionists, Karnivool & Rishloo

Contact: PR Rep – Jon Asher – ashermedia(@)gmail.com

Release Date: June 12, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Digital Distribution: Tunecore

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Sales Links: https://www.jupiterhollow.ca/jupiterhollow-bereavement

We are Jupiter Hollow. Some people consider us to be alternative metal, some people consider us to be progressive rock, and some people just like what they hear. We don’t believe in genre; we believe genre is an excuse to pigeonhole our sound. For us, we prefer to keep our options open.

When you hear Jupiter Hollow you may feel an overwhelming sense of space, arrangement and instrumentation. However, behind the music there are just 2 humans: Kenny Parry and Grant MacKenzie. We met on Earth in the year of 2015 at a musical gathering, where the universe inevitably conceived Jupiter Hollow. Since then, we’ve expressed part one of a conceptual endeavor called “AHDOMN”. This story is to be continued with the release of our new record “Bereavement” on June 12, 2020.

As for what Jupiter Hollow sounds like, that’s for you to determine. We don’t care what we sound like, since we don’t have control over our destiny. Our path is written, but we must walk it. Therefore, the music has already been created in the future, and we are messengers of the present.

We are from Earth, from your future. Moving forward through time is to move forward through space. We are evolutionary descendants of our past, we evolve from our actions. Jupiter Hollow is here to share the missing link of your human existence.

L-R: Jupiter Hollow Current Line Up | Grant MacKenzie (Guitar, Bass, Synth) | Kenny Parry (Vocals, Drums, Piano, Synth) | Photo Credit – Sandra Beatty

“Comparisons to bands like Tool, Live, A Perfect Circle and Nine Inch Nails come easy and for good reason. This is the new generation of players who are putting their spin on all things progressive, industrial and synthy. The grandsons of Genesis and Yes, this is progressive rock for the youth of today who find the originators a bit to baroque for their tastes… Their sound is built to appeal to fans of so many genres and preferences it should be a slam dunk.” – Skulls n’ Bones

“JUPITER HOLLOW just produced the best prog metal album of all time this year, condensing, mixing and forging a hot musical steel here.” – Prog Archives

“Each track displays plenty of musicianship from this young duo, with vocals continuing to strengthen and songwriting solidifying.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“If Jupiter Hollow are emblematic of the next generation of progressive metal bands, a bright tomorrow lies ahead. Hugely impressive.” - Prog Magazine.

“Without a doubt, Jupiter Hollow are elite musicians. Grant and Kenny know exactly how to captivate an audience with their music.” – Alex CrazyAce, Host/Executive Producer of ‘The Rush’ on VIBE105 FM

“When a prog duo emerges with as much talent as Jupiter Hollow you are entitled to feel excited about the future.” – Maximum Volume Music

“strong playing, excellent song-writing, and above all, it is most uplifting, something we really need in this day and age. A band to look out for in the future.” – Hellbound

“New listeners can expect to go on a musical journey when hearing Jupiter Hollow.” – Barrie Advance

“Jupiter Hollow deserve props for valuing virtuosity and going against the grain. Rock on!” – Power of Pop

“A young Canadian duo ready to bring fans of complex music a spacey, experimental and refreshing experience… bursting with high-quality heaviness and progressiveness.” – The Headbanging Moose

“An adventurous duo that isn’t afraid to experiment with sound as well as influences, which range from Rush to A Perfect Circle to newer Leprous. ” – Lords of Metal

“Forget Tool, forget A Perfect Circle, forget The Mars Volta, here is Jupiter Hollow.” – White Room Reviews

“Imagine the combination of Rush, Tool, Yes, with a live show that captures everything you could want to experience and see in a performance.” – SkullsnBones

“Odyssey is technically outstanding with great riffs and solos and some cool drum work that is already halfway to nirvana. Let me also point out Kenny Parry and his astonishing set of pipes, hitting impossible notes that will make some of the Heavy Metal blasters go red with envy. ” – Rock Music Raider

“The guys have a refreshing sound, very different to what I usually listen to. Musically, it’s written really well and I can definitely tell that the duo are going places.” – Broken Arrow Magazine

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Release Date: June 12, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Digital Distribution: Tunecore

Track Listing:
1. L’Eau du Papineau (3:58)
2. Scarden Valley (5:12)
3. The Rosedale (6:26)
4. Kipling Forest (6:07)
5. The Mill (3:59)
6. Mandating our Perception (2:29)
7. Sawbreaker (8:56)
8. Extensive Knowledge (5:41)
9. Solar Gift (12:37)
Album Length: 55:26

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Grant MacKenzie and Kenny Parry – Jupiter Hollow
• All songs written by: Grant MacKenzie and Kenny Parry – Jupiter Hollow
• Produced by: Grant MacKenzie and Kenny Parry – Jupiter Hollow
• Mixed by: Zane Hawley – Shadow Studio
• Mastered by: Ermin Hamidovic – Systematic Productions
• Album Artwork by: Sandra Beatty and Kenny Parry
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
• Album Band Line Up:
Grant MacKenzie (guitar, bass, synth)
Kenny Parry (vocals, drums, synth, piano)

Live Band Line Up:
Grant MacKenzie (guitar)
Kenny Parry (vocals, synth/piano)
Jeff Laird (drums)

Discography:
2020 – Bereavement – LP
2018 – AHDOMN – EP
2016 – Odyssey – EP

Past Features
Around the Globe article – prog magazine, 2017.
https://www.jupiterhollow.ca/press-odyssey
https://www.jupiterhollow.ca/ahdomn-press

Artist endorsements:
Ernie Ball strings, Ernie Ball Music Man guitars, JH Audio in ear monitors – Grant MacKenzie’s

0 EPK – Omniarch – Self-Titled (2020)

March 15, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Omniarch

Omniarch – Self-Titled (2020)

For fans of Revocation, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Absence, Arsis, Allegaeon

Release Date: May 8, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Self-Release

Facebook.com/omniarchmetal780 | Instagram.com/omniarchmetal | Omniarch.bandcamp.com

Spotify | Apple Music

“Omniarch come our way from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and they don’t come timidly. Their formulation of technical and progressive death metal absolutely blazes with exuberant spirit, technical virtuosity, and turbocharged energy, while incorporating memorable melodic and atmospheric accents. It’s the kind of music that will likely find welcome among fans of such bands as Revocation, Inferi, and The Black Dahlia Murder. ” – No Clean Singing

“Fire and fury with a really strong technical edge, Omniarch live and breathe their metal, choking all who share the same space…. Ursa Major is one hell of a closer. The drums and guitars taking the mood down to dark places, the vocals the sound of hellish noise in the shadows. Then out of the blue the band throw out an absolute beast of a guitar solo. It’s momentously heavy stuff.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“Ohn Cairn is brutal, death metal with shredding solos, and some cool melodic moments!” – Ghost Cult Mag

“The Canadian crew combines a technical and melodic sound not many newer bands achieve these days and it’s rather impressive.” – Technical Music Review

“It’s technical and progressive, and highly skilled” – Metal Temple

“Fierce, technical, melodic, catchy and mostly unpredictable , “Omniarch” is an excellent disc signaling the entrance of another dragon in the technical melodic death/thrash genre should such ever be defined. Recommended.” – Eternal Terror

“Technical Death Metal is the order of the day when it comes to Omniarch and that marks something of a style shift from the two bands who created this one. As the track titles suggest, each song is a vastly differing and unique journey through history, mythology, imagination, science fiction, and learning through introspection and reflection. Each member of the band brings his own energy as is a seasoned professional when it comes to the musicianship which is something that shines through from the very start of the record.” – Metal Noise

“Omniarch have furnished us all with an excellent record.” – Wicked Metal Review

“Ohm Cairn hit the pit slam sweat and just get your aggression out.” – Ripple Music

“an ambitious Melodic Death Metal act that are clearly reaching for an individual sound on their self-titled debut.” – The Metal Crypt

“Fans of The Black Dahlia Murder would very likely enjoy this band. The tech-metal and the shred aficionados are potential new fans. This is a good example of the post-2010 North American extreme metal sounds.” – Metal Bulletin

“What Omniarch have in their favour is some absolutely excellent songwriting and riffwriting at their disposal. The songs are energetic, rampant with exciting lead work and interesting complexities.” – The Killchain Blog

“a very well rounded tech death record, Omniarch strike a chord between melodic death metal and a complex stream of technical instrumentation. It’s heavy as hell naturally, but the blasts of melody are not to be ignored, accompanied by some very nice clean vocals. The screamed vocals fall into mids, very intense ones that are well performed as well, we can easily make out a lot of the lyrics as well. It’s a very fun, exciting, and brutal listen that any metalhead should dig!” – Zax Record Reviews

“Bursting at the seams with progressively titled and melodically enhanced technical death distinctiveness, Omniarch’s album of the same name is one hell of a fucking how do you do! Only formed last year, Omniarch are already beginning to make waves in the tech death sector, so get this killer release in your ears ASAP! Rating: 9.5 / 10” – Hated One Metal Reviews

“For a first full-length, Omniarch strikes really hard! Omniarch is an album on which it’s impossible to get bored, regardless we love violence, melodies or technicity. The member’s musical background allow them to naturally combine all their influences.” – Acta Infernalis

Omniarch was formed from the ashes of two former bands, Netherward and This is War. Morgan Lambert (guitar), Mason Wilson (guitar), Jon Hofmann (bass), Mackenzie LaHaye (vocals), and Henry Giesbrecht (drums) who had played gigs together in separate bands, had always entertained the idea of joining forces. Eventually, conditions allowed for the amalgamation of the two bands into a new and wholly different alloy of metal and formed the beginning of Omniarch.

Giesbrecht, the original drummer, added a new dynamic to the band with his fresh approach to metal song structures. Eventually, Giesbrecht moved on and made way for Sean Higgins to step in and make his own indelible mark on the band with his nuanced sense of rhythm and pace. The disparate and yet congruous influences have come together to showcase a truly unique and exciting band, full of opportunity.

Each Omniarch song starts with a collaboration between Wilson and Lambert to determine the riffs, which are then brought to the rhythm section where they are morphed into a cohesive idea that is splattered with aggressive technical death metal vocals with themes surrounding history, fantasy/science fiction, and mythology.

Omniarch is just getting started, as of spring 2020 they have a fresh self-titled release out on May My 8th with plenty more music coming down the pipe. Watch out for them on the live circuit and take your chance to witness a compelling live show that challenges boundaries.

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Release Date: May 8, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Caligula (7:00)
2. A Voracious Awakening (3:57)
3. Humanaut (4:25)
4. Ohm Cairn (6:40)
5. Wrath of Erymanthos (4:06)
6. Pathfinder (3:55)
7. Ursa Major (7:39)
Album Length: 37:45

Release Date: May 8, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Self-Release

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Morgan Lambert (guitar), Mason Wilson (guitar), Jon Hofmann (bass), Mackenzie LaHaye (vocals) Henry Giesbrecht (drums) • All songs written by: Omniarch
• Produced by: Omniarch and Diego Fernandez
• Mixed by: Diego Fernandez at Oracle Studios
• Mastered by: Diego Fernandez at Oracle Studios
• Album Artwork by: Mason Wilson
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Album Band Line Up:
Morgan Lambert – Guitar
Mason Wilson – Guitar
Jon Hofmann – Bass
Mackenzie LaHaye – Vocals
Henry Giesbrecht – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Morgan Lambert – Guitar
Mason Wilson – Guitar
Jon Hofmann – Bass
Mackenzie LaHaye vocals, Sean Higgins drums

Discography:
2020 – Self-Titled LP

Tours and Festivals:
2019 – JOURNEY TO NOTHING tour w/ Param-Nesia (July)

0 EPK – Black Pestilence – Hail The Flesh (2020)

March 14, 2020
by Asher
· black pestilence · EPKs

Black Pestilence – Hail The Flesh (2020)

For fans of Toxic Holocaust, Impaled Nazarene, Municipal Waste, Midnight, Cradle of Filth

Release Date: May 1, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby

Facebook.com/blackpestilenceband | Instagram.com/blackpestilence | Youtube.com/blackpestilence

Blackpestilence.bandcamp.com | Spotify | Apple Music | CD Baby

In the winter of 2008, Black Pestilence was formed in Calgary, Canada by bassist/vocalist Valax. Initially, Black Pestilence started as a one-man studio project, but years afterward, it evolved into a three-piece band. Over the course of twelve years, Black Pestilence has been known for their unique sound by combining black metal, punk rock, and noise.

The band has released six full-length albums, two EPs, filmed multiple music videos, and performed all over Canada and Europe. They have also shared the stage with a number of notable bands including The Black Dahlia Murder, Toxic Holocaust, Absu, Skeletonwitch, and Wednesday 13.

Their latest studio album “Hail The Flesh” was released on May 1st, 2020 and consists of nine infectious and chaotic anthems.

L-R: Daniel Toews – Guitar, Valax – Bass & Vocals, Davey Hellfire – Drums

Photographer Credit: Belfry Photography

Canadian College Radio Loud Charts:
#12 – National Loud – Top 20 of 2020 (Earshot)
#1 on Top 10 – The National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 (Earshot)
#1 on Top 10 – The National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 (Earshot)
#2 on Top 10 – The National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 (Earshot)
#1 on Top 10 – The National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 (Earshot)
16 on Top 20 – May 2020 – National Loud Chart (Earshot)
#2 on Top 10 – The National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 (Earshot)

“A recent discovery that has tickled the excitement nerves in my jaded and encrusted ear drums is Calgary’s Black Pestilence. Their take on black metal incorporates old-school thrash and punk and if you listen closely you can hear the smatterings of plain ol’ rock ‘n’ roll and swaths of noise and is a sound that has been explored and nurtured since the band formed as a one-man project in 2008. The band’s handlers claim those fans of Toxic Holocaust, Impaled Nazarene, Municipal Waste, Midnight and Cradle of Filth unconcerned with genre boundaries will enjoy Black Pestilence and we have to say the nail has certainly been hit on the head in that regard. Additionally, fans of image and theatrics will find value in the band’s aesthetic which owes to a collision of black metal, goth rock and Judas Priest’s wardrobe and fashion sense. ” – Decibel Magazine

“Hail the Flesh is a nice, quick, in and out style album. There’s no messing around, there’s no overly extended bridges or songs that overstay their welcome. This is a 9 track album that only spans 34 minutes of constant, hard hitting riffs, blasts, and downright aggressive and dominative vocals. Even the final track on the album, “Ephemeral”, which nearly reaches 7 minutes in play time feels fresh the whole way through. ” – Metal Injection

“an album that really has a surprisingly wide range within the black/thrash/punk style so if you love that sort of black and roll aggressive metal, then “Hail The Flesh” will be an album for you.” – The Rockpit

“Calgary, Canada’s Black Pestilence bring a fresh take to the sound, though. Hail The Flesh, the band’s sixth full-length album is a blackened crossover punk-thrash album. It sounds old school, yet very 2000s at the same time…. Municipal Waste, Impaled Nazarene, Toxic Holocaust fans take notice.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“They really don’t have another gear beyond ‘top’ which makes for a splitting headache of heavy but one that satisfies. After all there are only 9 tracks and as Godless spits and snarls, Frauds to the Throne exudes filthy groove, My Will to Power rages hard and Ephemeral drags the suffering out, the over-riding thought is Black Pestilence have impressed.” 8/10 – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“Honestly, anyone with the remotest interest in Black ‘n’ Thrash, Black ’n’ Roll or even just plain old Thrash is going to love this album. It is a blisteringly addictive listen. The skilfully fluid ways that all these genres are melded is both brilliant and compelling as well as being lyrically inspiring.” – MetalTalk.net

“First things first, it’s not every day you hear black metal as fun as this! That is partly because of the exciting thrash and not-so-serious punk influences, but also because the songwriting is very strong. ” 4/ 5 – The Independent Voice

“dirty, punky Black/Thrash that occasionally makes feedback noises and consistently slaughters everything in its path.” 4/5 – The Metal Crypt

“Hail The Flesh fast heavy hit the pit punch you in the throat speed death metal madness.” – Ripple Music

“They can smash extremely well, and their blend of black metal aesthetic with punk attitude is a perfect fit ” – 4/5 – Deaf Sparrow

“a musical union of black / thrash & punk that just rock ROCK! I give 9 out of 10 Hellfire points” – Hellfire Magazin

“Bringing a sonic assault to listeners…..” – Permafrost Today

“The infusion of punk attitude into black and thrash metal seems almost natural at times, but few carry it off with such a sense of melody and catchiness as Black Pestilence. Their heady mix of 80s skate thrash, punk attitude and a black metal sheen allows ‘Hail the Flesh’ to be an album that you’ll still be humming in 6 months time. Superb” – The Killchain Blog

“This album just fucking rocks, it’s an absolute blast. The riffs are raging, loud, and in your face, the bass lines are groovy and lighting fast. The evil screamed vocals talk of Satanism and giving into life’s many vices with no shame. This is complete with sweet black metal blastbeats galore. If you’re looking to cut loose with a kickass metal record, absolutely throw this on.” Zax Record Reviews

[Download Album Lyrics | Download Album Cover]

Album Title: Hail the Flesh
Release Date: May 1, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby

Track Listing:
1. Hail The Flesh (2:30)
2. Spurn All Gods (3:51)
3. Hellfire (3:29)
4. True To The Dark (2:38)
5. Cloven Division (3:46)
6. Godless (3:14)
7. Frauds To The Throne (4:28)
8. My Will To Power (3:29)
9. Ephemeral (6:41)
Album Length: 34:09

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Black Pestilence
• All songs written by: Valax except “Ephemeral” by Daniel Toews
• Produced by: Alan Sacha Laskow and Black Pestilence
• Mixed by: Alan Sacha Laskow
• Mastered by: Alan Sacha Laskow
• Album Artwork by: Juha Vuorma
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album Band Line Up:
Valax – Bass, Vocals, Samples
Daniel Toews – Guitar
Davey Hellfire – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Valax – Bass, Vocals, Samples
Daniel Toews – Guitar
Davey Hellfire – Drums

Discography:
2020 – Hail the Flesh
2018 – Urban Hell Rhythmics
2016 – Carry on the Black Flame (EP)
2015 – Outsiders
2014 – Cyber Disarray (Split)
2013 – In Defiance
2011 – Tradition is Obsolete
2009 – Vice

Shared Stage with:
Soulfly, The Black Dahlia Murder, Toxic Holocaust, Wednesday 13, Skeletonwitch, Absu, Dayglo Abortions

Tours and Festivals:
2019 – Black Mourning Light Metal Festival – Edmonton, AB
2018 – Death Fest – 10 Year Anniversary – Bucharest, Romania
2018 – The Deep East of Europe Tour – Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria
2016 – Calgary Metal Fest – Calgary, AB
2016 – Eastern European Tour – Romania, Macedonia, Croatia, Serbia
2015 – Loud as Hell – Drumheller, AB
2011 – Noctis 4.20 – Calgary, AB

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