Category: EPKs

0 EPK – Cryptonight – The Black Ritual (2020)

April 12, 2020
by Asher
· Cryptonight · EPKs

Cryptonight – The Black Ritual (2020)

Album Title: The Black Ritual
Release Date: April 13, 2020
Label: Self-Release

For fans of Vildhjarta, Catacombs, Humanity’s Last Breath, Black Tongue, Meshuggah

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

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THE BLACK RITUAL HAS BEGUN… Presenting the debut eight track album from Toronto Djoom (djent+doom) metal band Cryptonight. All of the music on the album is an audial horror movie is unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. The full length played on 8-string guitars tuned to Eb is inspired by actual vivid nightmares experienced by members of Cryptonight at various points in their lives. There are also many influences and Easter eggs from video games, such as Bloodborne, Resident Evil, Diablo, and Final Fantasy X.

Mixing and Mastering were done by Anthony DiGiacomo at Deep Resonance Studio.

Due to the uniqueness of their sound, Cryptonight categorizes themselves into their own sub-genre of metal called Djoom. This is a combination of Djent and Doom.

Cryptonight plans to play their very first show in the smallest city in Ontario… Latchford. They believe that nobody has ever done this before, and it represents their strategy of contrasting social normalities and going against the grain. It will likely be an outdoor show in a Veteran’s park.

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Album Title: The Black Ritual
Release Date: April 13, 2020
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. The Black Key (1:26)
2. The Black Door (6:45)
3. Shadow Walk (5:05)
4. Abstersion (2:53)
5. The Dickens (2:12)
6. Abhorrent Bestowal (2:41)
7. Precariosa (2:45)
8. The Black Ritual (5:24)
Album Length: 29:15

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Jeremy Jackson Wells and Cassandra Xavier
• All songs written by: Jeremy Jackson Wells and Cassandra Xavier
• Produced by: Jerm’s Productions
• Mixed by: Anthony DiGiacomo at Deep Resonance Studio
• Mastered by: Anthony DiGiacomo at Deep Resonance Studio
• Album Artwork by: Kyle Anderson
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album Band Line Up:
Jeremy Jackson Wells (Jekyll): Guitars, Male Vocals, Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Additional Samples
Cassandra Xavier (The Cryptilian): Female Vocals, Keyboards, Additional Samples

Live Band Line Up:
Jeremy Jackson Wells (Jekyll): Guitars, Male Vocals
Cassandra Xavier (The Cryptilian): Female Vocals
Bass: TBA
Drums: TBA

Discography:
2020 – The Black Ritual

0 EPK – Plague Weaver – Through The Sulphur Eyes (2020)

April 11, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · PlagueWeaver

Plague Weaver – Through The Sulphur Eyes (2020)

EP Title: Through The Sulphur Eyes
Release Date: January 10, 2020
Label: Self-Release

For fans of Rotting Christ, Varathron, old Samael, Triptykon, Dissection

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

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““Through The Sulfur Eyes” is a solid EP… the overall sound that is achieved is impressive… PLAGUE WEAVER has an interesting doom-like black metal sound that works well with layered deep and high-pitched vocals. I think fans of doom metal and black metal aficionados will appreciate this one.” 8/ 10 – Metal Temple

“From the moaning leads to the slow lurching cadence and the deep monstrous roars, the opening of the title song sounds like the beginning of a death/doom track, but although that oppressive feeling of plague and decay persists, the band also pitch into fits of percussive mayhem, fevered riffing, and vocal madness, and they stitch flickering bits of guitar lunacy into the song as well.” – No Clean Singing

“breaking through to listeners in 2020 is a seriously steep hill to climb and bands have to either push the envelope, do something that can’t be found elsewhere, or just amaze and electrify with each release to grab attention and stay relevant. Plague Weaver do all that on Through the Sulphur Eyes and it’s up to you to show them how good a job they’ve done. What I’m saying is, go buy it. Now.” – Nine Circles

“Through crawling malignancy is how Plague Weaver approach their art, and these songs are filled with grim mood and malevolent auras” Indy Metal Vault

“There’s a darkness running throughout Through the Sulphur Eyes that is quite powerful… The riffs are weighty, drenched in a toxic malaise, yet also possessing the razor-sharp cutting edge of underground black metal. It’s a captivating combination, that moves forward at a steady, relentless pace. What really lingers though is a feeling of uncleanliness; this music is corrosive, carrying with it a taint of infection and, well, plague.” – The Sound Not The Word

“”Plague Weaver” are a collection of melancholic and sorrowful tunes that drag you deep into hell.” – Absit Omen (self-titled EP review)

RM of Plague Weaver

Photo credit : Paulina Murawska

Plague Weaver is Black/Doom metal from Canada; created in December 2018 by RM. The original idea was to create music in the vein of old school Black metal mixed with other musical influences coming from Death/Doom metal.

Black metal mixed with a sickening atmosphere is what’s in store for listeners as the solo project of RM; it is the musical interpretation of RM’s vision of the world, philosophy, the occult, and general experiences. It is the culmination of over 25 years of travel through metal /dark ambient/ experimental music RM has created.

A debut self-titled EP was released in 2019 and is followed up in 2020 with the EP “Through The Sulphur Eyes”.

Plague Weaver is a solo project, but there are plans to create a live lineup for performances.

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EP Title: Through The Sulphur Eyes
Release Date: January 10, 2020
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing
1. Through The Sulphur Eyes (4:38)
2. The Traveller (4:20)
3. Descent (4:24)
4. Unchained (5:22)
5. Alchemy (4:51)
EP Length: 23:37

EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Plague Weaver / session vocal : Rad Zarei
• All songs written by: RM
• Produced by:RM
• Mixed by:RM
• Mastered by: RM
• Album Artwork by: Wintershadow
Album Band Line Up: RM
Live Band Line Up: TBA

Discography:
2020 – Through the Sulphur Eyes EP
2019 – Plague Weaver EP

0 EPK – Sven Gali – “3” (2020) (RFL Records)

April 7, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Sven Gali

Sven Gali – “3” (2020) (RFL Records)

For fans of Motley Crue, Guns and Roses, Skid Row (old records), Breaking Benjamin (new single)

Album Title: “3”
Release Date: June 12, 2020
Label: RFL Records
Distribution: AMPED

RFL Records Links: RFLRecords.com | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram

“3 is full of heavy, chugging riffs and howled choruses, mixing the melodies of ’80s hard rock with the aggression of ’90s metal” – Exclaim!

“The time is now for Sven Gali to rock our world once again, with their short and sweet brand new EP being a solid statement that although the band might have been gone for a while, they still have a lot of fuel to burn in the name of Rock N’ Roll.” – The Headbanging Moose

“It’s a banger and a return befitting of their iconic status in the metal.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“‘Now’ is a brand new track which rises up and dives down throughout, via some funky bass work and nice riffs before reaching a belting crescendo where Wanless let’s rip and roars his vocal.” – Metal Planet Music

“modern metal, and some groovin’ hard rock. Cool catchy music.” WORT 89.9 FM – Mosh Pit Radio (Madison, WI)

“They’ve got the loud/quiet/loud thing down to perfection… An idea that they understand the past but want to look to the future.” – Maxmium Volume Music

“a modern yet ass kicking five piece outfit that sound ready for the future.” – Headbangers Lifestyle

“These guys cover several bases sonically at the same time, giving them an edge – and an unexpected addition to my summer listening!” – 100 Percent Rock

“Of course, 3 leaves you wanting more. Maybe it’s a teaser for more stuff to come from Sven Gali? ” – Boston Rock Radio

“SVEN GALI have proved that, even after a twenty something year absence, they still know how to rock!” – Rock Out Stand Out

“I was super excited to be given the opportunity to review 3. I remember picking up their debut album when it was first released and being blown away then. In 2020, I have been reminded of that overwhelming feeling. The songs are extremely well written and do not sound dated at all. When June 12th rolls around, grab yourself a copy of this killer EP.” – I’m Music Magazine

“Musically, it is still a juicy mix of hard rock and heavy metal, with some even harder passages” Metalized Magazine (DK)

“And thank God the Canadians have mostly found their hard rock sound again…’3′ is the first bundled sign that Sven Gali is obviously up to something again” – Stormbringer

“Astonishing twirling sounds and gusts of psych commotion envelope the splendid and absolutely shaking tracks on each through and through.” – MoshPitNation

“If your music with more attitude than a pissed off Cobra then “3” is for you, it doesn’t disappoint at all!” – The Metal Gods Meltdown

“Crunchy guitar runs, rich grooves and a good knack for exciting songs come together here… `3` gives hope for a good, third album” – Streetclip

“Welcome back Canadian rock blokes!… Frank, Wanless and bassist Shawn Minden are all Sven Gali originals, and it’s this spine that gives the band it’s pleasing link between ancient and modern… Good to have them back, and worth a listen, if you like a well-played rock song.” – The Rock Pit

“Sven Gali is back. That is obvious. These Canadians show at 3 that they are ready to really treat the listener to that third long player. Hard rock in its full glory.” – White Room Reviews

“My tip on this entertaining EP is the Smasher Now . There is no better way to play melodic hard rock with a noble metallic alloy. That makes a whopping 9/10.” Sound Magnet

Signing with RFL Records & Entertainment, SVEN GALI will be releasing their new EP entitled “3” on June 12, 2020. Known for their fusion of 80s screaming hard rock and 90s blazing metal, the new EP features their two previous released singles “Kill The Lies” (2018) and “You Won’t Break Me (2019) both produced by David Bendeth (Paramore, Breaking Benjamin, Bring Me The Horizon) along with new tracks “Now” and “Hurt” produced by Jon Howard (Threat Signal).

SVEN GALI built a name fast with their live shows; drawing growing crowds on the Canadian and US circuit while building their songwriting chops and a wild reputation. David Bendeth signed the band to BMG Music Canada in 1991 and produced the self-titled debut, released in 1992.

The masterful debut album includes the hit, which was the MuchMusic Best Metal Video award of 1993, “Under The Influence” and the emotional sweet balladry of “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore”, a song that came no. 6 CanCon song of 1993. Following their profound release, the band was nominated for Hard Rock Album of the Year and Most Promising Band by Canada’s most prestigious music awards, the Junos. SVEN GALI also went gold in Canada that year.

Following extensive touring worldwide, being a major event on stages with legends (April Wine / Foreigner / Pearl Jam / Def Leppard), SVEN GALI didn’t stop there, and continued their journey with the release of their sophomore, “In Wire”, in 1995.

Just recently, after a long time in the shadows, Twenty-five years after their debut album went Gold in Canada, in 2018 SVEN GALI came back rockin’, kicking out the jams with the modernized edged rock covered in metal with an early version of “Kill The Lies” and “You Won’t Break Me” in 2019.

It appears that SVEN GALI are here to take on the 00s, and it has been evident with sold out Canadian shows in 2018 and 2019 and a promise to continue to play solo and festival dates in North America and Europe through 2020 and beyond.

SVEN GALI is:
Dave Wanless – Vocals
Andy Frank – Guitars
Shawn Minden – Bass
Sean Williamson – Guitars
Dan Fila – Drums

EP Title: “3”
Release Date: June 12, 2020
Label: RFL Records
Distribution: AMPED

Track Listing:
1. Kill The Lies
2. You Won’t Break Me
3. Now
4. Hurt
EP Length:

EP Credits:
“Kill The Lies” & “You Won’t Break Me” – Produced & Mixed by David Bendeth / Engineered by Brian Robbins, Mastered by: Ted Jenson – Sterling Sound NYC
“Now” & “Hurt” – Produced & Mixed by Jon Howard & Sven Gali
Members of SOCAN
MAPL / CANCON
Recording and Live Band Line Up:
Dave Wanless (Vocals)
Andy Frank (Guitar)
Sean Minden (Bass)
Dan Fila (Drums)
Sean Williamson (Guitar)

Discography:
2020 – “3” (EP) (RFL Records)
2019 – You Won’t Break Me (single)
2018 – Kill The Lies (single)
1995 – In Wire (BMG, RCA)
1992 – Sven Gali (BMG, RCA)

Shared Stage w:
I Mother Earth, April Wine, Foreigner, Candlebox, Pearl Jam and Def Leppard, lots other Canadian acts

Tours and Festivals:
Toured extensively in Canada, US, and Europe in early to mid 90’s

Music Placements:
1993 – Labatt’s Genuine Draft TV commercial featuring the band (speaking and music)

Past Radio Charts:
Love Don’t Live Here Anymore was 1993’s nr 6 Cancon song of the year

Award Nominations:
1993 – Juno Award Nomination – Rock Album of The Year
1993 – Juno Award Nomination – Most Promising Group
1993 – Much Music Best Metal Video – Under The Influence – Watch here.

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)

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