Category: EPKs

0 EPK – Cell Press – Self-Titled (EP) (2020) (Ancient Temple Recordings) (No Funeral Records)

October 11, 2020
by Asher
· Cell Press · EPKs

EPK – Cell Press – Self-Titled (EP) (2020) (Ancient Temple Recordings) (No Funeral Records)

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

“This EP sorta sums up what we’re about at this particular moment. Genre people might not be satisfied with our lack of adherence to any one sound for too long but we didn’t make these songs for those sorts of people. This might not be metal enough or noise rock enough or sludge enough or whatever, but we’re the kinda guys who get bored real fast, so there’s some channel surfing going on here. That said, we wrapped up all these ideas with burlap and tied it with razor wire. Hopefully, fans of ugly music will appreciate what we’ve done here as an introduction to the band and anticipate whatever else is coming down the pipe from us. We worked pretty hard to make sure this met our personal standards… and we’re really jazzed about how it all turned out thanks to the talents of our friends in the audio dept. This EP sounds crazy.” – Cell Press

EP Title: Self-Titled
Release Date: November 27, 2020
Label: Ancient Temple Recordings, No Funeral Records, Self-Released
Distribution: Distro Kid

For fans of KEN mode, Unsane, Mastodon, Keelhaul

Cellpress.bandcamp.com | Facebook.com/cellpressmtl | Instagram.com/celllpresss | Spotify

No Funeral Records | Ancient Temple Recordings

Canadian College Radio Loud Charts:

#1 – National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 (Earshot)

#3 – January 2021 – Top 20 Loud – National Loud Chart (Earshot)

#6 – National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 (Earshot)

#1 – National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 (Earshot)

#1 – National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 (Earshot)

#5 – December 2020 – Top 20 Loud – National Loud Chart (Earshot)

#2 – National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 (Earshot)

#3 – National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 (Earshot)

#10 – National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 (Earshot)

“From the grooves on “Piss Police” to the odd-timed melodic chords of “Blacked Out in Verdun,” everything moves in unexpected ways. All of this is perfectly set to the backdrop of PQ’s uniquely cackled screams… Cell Press is a great sludge metal EP that reminds the listener of the best aspects of this sub-genre. This EP makes the future appear bright for what is to come from this band. 8/10″ – Exclaim!

“You know that feeling, when you spin a new record for the first time and it just fucking destroys you? Well today I am happy to report, Cell Press outta Montreal have truly delivered the goods with their debut self titled EP. I mean fuck, is it any wonder this band rules, when they can boast members from the likes of The Great Sabatini, Biipiigwan, I Hate Sally, Architect. With their self-titled release, Cell Press give zero fucks about accessibility, instead they focus on delivering punishing aggression with a melting pot of sludge metal, noise rock, and grindcore.” – The Sludgelord

“a perfect showcase of their unique sound and style and leaves you wanting to hear more from the band. Their total disregard for the limitations of genres and boundaries results in the EP blending noise, grindcore, sludge, punk, groove and dark ambient among other influences. They perfectly blend raw aggression with groove and melody and aren’t afraid to shift gears to play with ambience and noise.” – Cave Dweller Music

“Warm fuzzy guitar tones bring a touch of the Sabbath to “Piss Police” with broken chords and momentary pauses giving the kind of sound that Raging Speedhorn look for to accompany the rampant venting screams of the vocals that unapologetically roar along during the montage.” – Metal Noise

“Cell Press’s debut self titled EP is definitely an interesting listen. I didn’t expect it to take me on the journey which it did. An aggressive sound runs throughout showing that this band don’t play by the rules, they’re making music the way they want to.” – The Independent Voice

“Noisy and enjoyable, I give this Cell Press effort high marks. I am a Punk fan from the beginning, and I hear those roots here, certainly in the attitude, even if the category is technically off. The disenfranchisement is very appealing. Recommended.” – Flying Fiddle Sticks

“Each of the five songs stands for itself, and as nightmarish they are, it is a lot of fun listening to them. There are two tracks on the EP that need special mentioning. First, there is ‘Desert Breath’ which the band called an inverted ‘Immigrant Song’ and features a line from Woodie Guthrie at the end. And then there is the eleven-minute long track ‘My Son will No [sic] the Truth’ at the very end of the tape. This one is the result of drummer Mark playing a long-ass solo while being stoned. The other band members added layer by layer to this recording, and while doing that they only listened to the layer previously recorded. The result is a weirdly awesome jam… Cell Press’ debut is a noisy, sludgy work of nihilism and musicked claustrophobia. This release is punk as fuck.” – MangoWave

STORY ANGLES/FUN FACTS:

1. “My Son Will No The Truth” began with drummer Mark getting suuuuuper high at the end of the first night of tracking and ripping an 11-minute solo. The next day the band added layers with a kind of rule in play: whoever was tracking could ONLY listen to whatever was tracked last. So each layer was a sort of reaction to the prior layer only. The studio is located next to some train tracks… the train sound at the beginning was captured serendipitously at some point during the 2nd day.

2. All of the song titles were the original “working titles” that Cell Press applied during demo stages. When the band asked vocalist PQ what he wanted to call the songs, the original working titles were to stay. Each one is a kind of inside joke that was going around in the jam room on the day the band demoed the song.

3. There’s one very small guitar riff that occurs in “Blacked Out In Verdun” that guitarist Sean initially played as a joke. It never failed to crack up the band so they kept it. It only happens one time… They wonder if anyone else could pick it out.

Lineup (L to R): Sean Arsenian (Guitar, Vox), Joey Cormier (Bass), Mark McGee (Drums), PQ (Vox)

Cell Press are a Montreal-based band that formed in 2019. They play a sort of burly noise-rock that leans more on the hardcore and metal side of the swamp. They took their name from the 2001 Russian prison documentary “The Mark Of Cain”. The brutal humanity of that film is reflected in the music… on the surface, it’s raw and punishing but there are complexities and nuances revealed once the surface noise has been embraced. Members have played in a myriad of punk, metal, and hardcore bands such as The Great Sabatini, Biipiigwan, I Hate Sally, The Chariot, Animal Ethics, Architect, Swarm Of Spheres, and Angles. Their self-titled EP is the first offering of tunes. Recorded pre-quarantine in Hamilton at Boxcar Sound Recording

(Sean Pearson), mixed in Oakland at Anti-sleep studios by Scott Evans with the pandemic in full swing… 2 local shows have been logged but any further plans to gig have been halted by Covid-19.

Discography:
2020 – Self Titled – EP

The EP as a whole explained by the band:
We are not really trying to find “The Formula”. That’s boring to us. We all have plenty of ideas that we want to explore, and it just so happens that this combination of people is going to communicate those ideas in a very aggressive fashion. Some of it isn’t even really musical at all (“My Son Will No The Truth”). But this EP has bundled together 5 pieces that each stands on their own and don’t sound like each other.

Track by track explained by the band:
1 – Piss Police – We bookended this track with one riff which we play in different ways, as an intro and outro. The middle section was something guitarist Sean Arsenian had demoed at home for a different project. It found a better home with Cell Press. The bridge is a much noisier take on a Jesus Lizard type of riff.

2 – Desert Breath – This is sort of an inverted “Immigrant Song” type of riff, on steroids. The Refrain at the end is hijacked from a Woody Guthrie song.

3 – Blacked Out In Verdun – This song is sort of like a mish-mash of helmet and Keelhaul. The main riff has this elastic tempo thing towards the end of its phrasing that can be hard to achieve together, but its the most rewarding aspect of the song to guitarist Sean Arsenian.

4. Dead At OACI – This was the first song the band wrote together.

5. My Son Will No The Truth – Some folks don’t appreciate the “Filler” type of noise piece that some bands will have, but this track is as important to them as any of the other. They’ll never play it live (impossible to replicate), but they think it’s a really cool piece.

EP Title: Self-Titled
Release Date: November 27, 2020
Label: Ancient Temple Recordings, No Funeral Records, Self-Released
Distribution: Distro Kid

Track Listing:
1. Piss Police (3:35)
2. Desert Breath (2:52)
3. Blacked Out In Verdun (2:37)
4. Dead At OACI (3:31)
5. My Son Will No The Truth 11:40
EP Length: 24:18

EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Cell Press
• All songs written by: Cell Press
• Produced by: Sean Pearson (Cursed, Shallow ND, Fiftywatthead)
• Mixed by: Scott Evans (Kowloon Walled City, Town Portal, Great Falls)
• Mastered by: Carl Saff (Ken Mode, Blacklisters, Fu Manchu, Childbite)
• EP Artwork by: Wurmzilla
• Music is Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP/Live Band Line Up:
PQ (Vox)
Sean Arsenian (Guitar, Vox)
Joey Cormier (Bass)
Mark McGee (Drums)

0 EPK – Sinful Ways – Burst Into Flames (single) (2020)

October 9, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Sinful Ways

EPK – Sinful Ways – Burst Into Flames (single) (2020)

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

For fans of Trivium, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Parkway Drive, Avenged Sevenfold

Single Title: Burst Into Flames
Release Date: October 23, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Facebook.com/SinfulWaysBAND | Instagram.com/_sinfulways | YouTube

Spotify | Apple Music

“The guitar work is very well done, the riffs compliment the drums perfectly, the transitions are very well done. The bridge/breakdown fits perfectly, it sounds like they used a light octaver on the guitars to give them an extra punch there and it worked amazingly. The guitar solo afterwards was well executed.” – The Ottawa Sound

“Sinful Ways practice a very aggressive and fast thrash sound in the Machine Head and Lamb of God line, crossing growls with clean voices. It is the type of band that easily captivates: professional musicians, excellent notions of composition, modern contagious sound and a clear desire to win. Uncompromised, but still serious, these Canadians will please fans of elite and quality metal” – Metal Hammer Portugal

“With a kickass attitude, drive and awesome production this band is destined for greatness” – Henric Liljesand (The Unguided, Night Crowned)

“Burst into flames brings the pain. The song is very well written and structured by blending modern and old school metalcore aspects” – Michael Labelle (A skylit drive, horcrux)

[Download Single Artwork | Download Single Lyrics]

Single Title: Burst Into Flames
Release Date: October 23, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
1. Burst Into Flames (4:47)

Single Credits:
• All songs performed by: Sinful Ways
• All songs written by: Sinful Ways
• Produced by: Sinful Ways
• Mixed by: Dark Moon Productions
• Mastered by: Dark Moon Productions
• Album Artwork by: Nik Paquin
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

L-R: Brad Lake (Bass, Vocals) | Dave Matlak (Drums, Backing Vocals ) | Georgio Karapanos (Guitar)| Andres Chavez (Lead Guitar, Vocals)
Photo Credit: Jessy Dwyer, Beyond the Pit

Sinful Ways is Canadian heavy metal that embraces the roots of the genre while also exploring thrash, groove, and metalcore.

The band began when Andres Pierce (guitar/vocals) and Brad Lake (guitar/vocals) were in high school. They went through many different name changes and tried out different drummers and singers for a long time before the Sinful Ways we know today was formed with the addition of Georgio Karapanos (guitar) and Dave Matlak (drums/backing vocals).

The first EP “To Hell Tonight” was launched in 2019 and the band cemented their heavy melodic metal with substance. Sinful Ways channel energy and enthusiasm both on their recordings and live. They are an engaging band that will play each show as if it were their last compared to other bands that don’t have the attitude or energy of a true metal band.

In 2020, Sinful Ways began releasing singles to capture the attention of listeners, starting with “No Escape” and “Burst Into Flames” with more in the works including another EP.

Band Line Up:
Brad Lake – Guitar/Vocals
Andres Pierce – Guitar/Vocals
Georgio Karapanos – Guitar
Dave Matlak –Drums/Backing Vocals

Discography:
2020 – Burst Into Flames – Single
2020 – No Escape – Single – YouTube
2019 – To Hell Tonight – EP

Shared Stage with:
A Pale Horse Named Death, Maplerun, Stormy Atmosphere, As the Structure Fails, The Northern, Fractures & Outlines

Artist Endorsements:
Dirtbag Clothing, WB Gear

0 EPK – Abandoned Souls – Blinding Darkness (single)

October 8, 2020
by Asher
· Abandoned Souls · EPKs

EPK – Abandoned Souls – Blinding Darkness (single)

“Abandoned Souls are back! A song that would stand up and stand out for its heavy, precise riffs, supersized presence, and assaulting ambience, today the group is debuting their brand new single, “Blinding Darkness.”” – V13.net

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

Single Title: Blinding Darkness
Release Date: October 9, 2020
Label: Fiend Records
Distribution: CD Baby

For fans of Godsmack, Alice In Chains, Alter Bridge, Shinedown, Three Days Grace

AbandonedSouls.com | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube

iTunes | CD Baby | Amazon | Google Music Store

“A kick-ass band, with only five tracks they give you the power all great bands do from the start ’till the end.” – The Metal Mag

“I loved the pace of the EP and the musical ride from pounding opening notes of “Prove It” to the last soulful note of “So through”. There’s nothing better than finding new music to like and I will definitely be checking out more of Abandoned Souls.” – Decibel Geek

“..this EP does not disappoint! Here we have five songs that strike with urgency, thoughtful lyrics, insightful messaging, and almost prophetic timeliness.” – Patchchord News

“There is no downside to a single second of Abandoned Souls ‘Make It Last‘ EP.” – Riff Relevant

“Make It Last is an album rife with replay value.” – Get Exposed Music

Single Title: Blinding Darkness
Release Date: October 9, 2020
Label: Fiend Records
Distribution: CD Baby

Single Credits:
• Performed by: Abandoned Souls
• Written by: Abandoned Souls
• Produced by: James Todd
• Mixed by: James Todd
• Mastered by: James Todd
• Cover Artwork by: Reagan Thorne
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album and Live Band Line Up:
James Todd – Vocals
Derek De Kort – Guitar
Tom Dobrentey – Drums
Reagan Thorne – Bass

L-R: Derek De Kort (Guitar) | James Todd (Vocals) | Tom Dobrentey (Drums) | Reagan Thorne (Bass)

Canada’s Abandoned Souls will be releasing their new single “Blinding Darkness” on October 9, 2020 with a video soon to follow.

With the release of “Blinding Darkness”, the band is excited to share with fans their blend of powerful and personal music inspired by life experiences. For the year 2020, it’s absolutely the right song at the right time. The lyrics for this song were written shortly after James Todd’s mother passed away, and he channeled his thoughts during that dark time into the music. He explains the meaning of the song in his own words:

“The song is about facing the reality of death or dark times and dealing with it. It’s also learning to maneuver through the darkness and finding a way to be more comfortable within that space. To realize that you need to face it head-on sometimes and learn how to live and prosper from the experience of getting through these times.”

As the cliché goes, “there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.”, Abandoned Souls shows strength and pushes through, finding that light and marching towards it. Given the current state of the world, this encouragement to overcome obstacles is pertinent as ever.

Abandoned Souls have amassed a respectable discography since 2006 including four full-length albums and an EP. As their name partly implies, they write hard-hitting aggressive music that has melody. Consistently writing tunes with heavy replay value, sharing the stage with many well-known bands, and appearing at several festivals, Abandoned Souls knows how to write classic heavy songs that will linger in the minds of listeners.

Recommended for fans of hard rock including Alter Bridge, Godsmack, Three Days Grace; “Blinding Darkness” is available on October 9, 2020.

The single can be heard HERE.

Discography:
2020 – Blinding Darkness – Single
2017 – Make It Last – EP
2016 – Fire – Single
2014 – Insightful Minds At Ease – Album
2014 – Leave It Behind – Single
2012 – Damned If You Don’t – Album
2008 – Some Never Will – Album
2006 – Circle Of Shadows – Album

Shared Stage with:
King’s X, Skid Row, Lee Aaron, Lynch Mob, Red Dragon Cartel, Thornley, Default, Harem Scarem, and hundreds of great independent bands over the years.

Tours and Festivals:
2013 – Indiefest – Sarnia, ON
2012 – 102.1 The Edge, New Music Night – Toronto, ON
2012 – Summerfest – Sudbury, ON
2012 – Summerstock – Paris, ON
2009 – Rail City Music Festival – St. Thomas, ON
2008 – Indypalooza – Port, Burwell, ON
2007 – Thirsty Souls Crop Tour – London, ON
2006 – Thirsty Souls Weekend – London, ON
2006 – Soundwave – Strathroy, ON
2006 – Downsview Park Canada Day – Toronto, ON
2006 – CMW – Toronto, ON

Music Placements:
For future release: A New Night (movie short) features, “Want and Need”
2008 :TahoeFilms- Sled Heads Vol 4 (She Rides)

Past Features:
2018 – Featured on Emidio’s Rock Den Vol. 1 compilation CD
2017 – 94.9 The Rock’s, Generation Next feature artist for July 3- 7
2015 – Metal or Hardcore Artist or Group of the Year – London Music Awards
2012 – 102.1 The Edge- Supernova Band of the Month- Aug.
2006 – Climaxxx Radio’s Ultimate Battle Champions

Endorsements: Spector Bass and Traynor

0 EPK – Shores of Null – Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying) (2020) (Spikerot Records)

October 2, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Shores of Null (Spikerot Records)

EPK – Shores of Null – Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying) (2020) (Spikerot Records)

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

Album Title: Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying)
Release Date: November 27, 2020
Label: Spikerot Records
Distribution: Goodfellas

For fans of Swallow The Sun, My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, Amorphis, Saturnus

Spikerot.com/ | Shoresofnull.com | Facebook.com/shoresofnull | Instagram.com/shoresofnull | Twitter.com/shoresofnull

Youtube.com/user/shoresofnull | Youtube.com/user/ShoresOfNullVEVO

Shoresofnull.bandcamp.com | Spotify | Amazon

“Take a solid 40-minutes and give Beyond the Shores your full attention. It’s a special thing to get a lengthy track like this so well-executed and dripping with emotion. The heavy moments are gripping, and the sorrow-fueled moments feel serene. It all leads up to an impressive conclusion with just enough uplift and acceptance that’ll leave you quite impressed, and most importantly, want to take the journey for another listen. Longingly beautiful from start to finish.” – DeadRhetoric

“Shores of Null continues to impress and expand upon their doomy sound. An epic-length track worthy to sit amongst the best of these ventures (Edge of Sanity, Insomnium). Emotionally fulfilling and musically satisfying all at once.” – Dead Rhetoric (Best-of 2020)

“this album definitely is one of the best Doom Metal pieces I had the pleasure to look at in 2020. Once you plunge into its astonishing flow, there will be no escape from that majestic march through soaring soundscapes to those tear-drenched horizons.” – Rock Music Raider (Best of 2020)

“While the song / album is fairly slow for the most part, with a primary focus on the instrumentals, the musicianship delves into other genres along the way. Featuring some passages that are akin to that of more progressive metal, some sections even fall back into more hard rock. All this, before dropping back into some of the slowest doom metal I’ve encountered this year.” – Metal Injection

“it’s certainly ambitious (video for “Beyond the Shores (On Death and Dying)”), but if you have the time, it’s worth the watch. Steeped in quality and excellent videography, it definitely deserves the attention for the amount of effort used.” – Metal Injection

“Shores of Null rolled the dice with Beyond the Shores (On Death and Dying) and delivered in a big fucking way… Shores of Null have crafted something special; a heart-wrenchingly emotive and beautiful journey of sorrow, anguish, pain, and acceptance. Beyond the Shores (On Death and Dying) is a splendidly sombre, brilliantly written opus of commanding death-doom that demands attention.” – Teeth of The Divine

“With all that said, Shores of Null gambled heavily on this album, and in my eyes, it most certainly paid off handsomely. To make a one-song album that’s stretching near the 40-minute mark requires a hefty amount of guts to pull off, but in doing so, they’ve made something that takes the potential found on Quiescence, and adds a heaping amount of maturity and songwriting growth to the formula. The result is a fantastic album that sees Shores of Null standing tall among their doom and funeral doom contemporaries,² as well as a guaranteed spot on my year-end list.” – Angry Metal Guy

“this album is phenomenal, both in terms of concept and its monumental delivery… with this magnum opus [Shores Of Null] have proved their position front and centre as depressed doom-titans…” – The Sleeping Shaman

“The greatest danger of a single track album is that such a lengthy and expansive piece of music can be difficult to maintain momentum and interest throughout. Shores of Null have definitely avoided this, and the album is not only interesting throughout, but thoroughly engrossing. This is music to lose yourself in, so that forty minutes seems to pass in the blink of an eye. I’m not sure if the band plans to play this album live, but if so, and if they have the chance to do so, it will be a phenomenal spectacle. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to play it again….” – The Progressive Aspect

“This album is incredibly dramatic and engrossing from start to finish, with the guest appearances, in particular, the female vocals and excellent violins, helping to elevate and oftentimes complement the music on this record quite significantly, turning what was already a great album into one of the musical highlights of 2020. In a year that has already seen a variety of great releases by bands with a more gothic sound and style, this is perhaps one of the more impressive and enduring ones, and easily stands as the best thing SHORES OF NULL have accomplished to date.” – Distorted Sound Mag

“Beyond The Shores (On Death and Dying)” is a near perfect, monumental achievement of doom. I can’t imagine any fan of the style not finding something here to enjoy.” – Metal Temple

“An enchanting, gloomy opus.” – Moshville Times

“A single track of incredibly well-realised melodic doom metal, layered with all sorts of treats and nuanced delivery.” – Wonderbox Metal

“A piece of delicious despair, delivered on a platter of storm-ridden and excellently executed Doom Metal. A record that left anybody else in the genre in 2020 quaking in their wake.” – Rock Music Raider

“their most intricate and brooding work to date… grandiose emotional impact.” – Metal Storm

“Every element plays a powerful role across this well thought out and constructed release. From the haunting piano and violins, the spoken elements, cleans and growls, all the way through to the crushing Doom rich segments, this takes you on a convoluted listening journey that, although at times painfully emotive for the listener, is at the same time an utterly superb listen that you want to tear yourself away from, yet can’t. Produced by Marco “Cinghio” Mastrobuono (Hour Of Penance, Fleshgod Apocalypse) ‘Beyond the Shores (On Death and Dying) is a magnificently powerful and moving release. Recommended for any and all Doom fans, especially fans of My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, Swallow the Sun and Amorphis.” – Metal Talk

“Shores of Null stand out from their contemporaries in their ability to blend seemingly disparate elements and to sound overwhelmingly heavy and soothing at the same time. Blackened aggression stands alongside gothic-doom sections without either sounding out of place. A powerful monument to the medium of depressive doom (recommended especially fans of My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, and Amorphis)”- Doomed and Stoned

“Beyond the Shores (On Death and Dying) might just be a single track but it is as epic and exhausting as a ten-track album. The lone track, nearly 40 minutes long and broken into segments that bury the mind under mountains of gloom and doom.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“You are about to live an unique experience created by Shores of Null. It is complex to describe such an experience with words. If the song has to be listened in a single take, it develops different and complementary ambiences. The band’s melancholic and heavy basis permanently stays, and guests add their specific touch, beginning with Mikko Kotamäki and Thomas A G Jensen’s howlings, that enrich the group’s intense rhythmic with this melodic oppression… Shores of Null took a huge risk with this new album. However, Beyond the Shores (on Death and Dying) is an unusually pure treasure, of which sparkle will shine for years on the band’s career, which seems to be at its peak. 9.5/10” – Acta Infernalis

“This album is a giant step, as they haven’t released a track over 10 minutes up to this point in their career. The concept is strong, based on psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’ five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance). Torment echoes through the whole song, as the main character struggles with loss. The journey builds with an unrushed pace, giving the listener time to sink into its darkness. Shores Of Null are daring with this new effort, and those with the patience for a song this long should be satisfied.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

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Album Title: Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying)
Release Date: November 27, 2020
Label: Spikerot Records
Distribution: Goodfellas

Track Listing:
1. Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying) [38:24]

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Shores Of Null
• All songs written by: Gabriele Giaccari and Raffaele Colace, lyrics and vocal arrangements by Davide Straccione
• Produced by: Shores Of Null and Marco “Cinghio” Mastrobuono
• Mixed by: Marco “Cinghio” Mastrobuono
• Mastered by: Marco “Cinghio” Mastrobuono
• Album Artwork by: Sabrina Carmanico
• Member of SIAE (Italy)

Album and Live Band Line Up:
Davide Straccione – Vocals
Gabriele Giaccari – Guitars
Raffaele Colace – Guitars
Matteo Capozucca – Bass
Emiliano Cantiano – Drums

L-R – Emiliano Cantiano (Drums) – Gabriele Giaccari (Guitars) – Davide Straccione (Vocals) – Matteo Capozucca (Bass) – Raffaele Colace (Guitars)

Photo Credit – Arianna Savo

Shores Of Null is a Rome-based metal band, an unwavering presence within the metal underground since their musical outset in 2013. They have churned out two impressive records: the melodic and somber “Quiescence” (Candlelight, 2014) and the darker and more complex “Black Drapes For Tomorrow” (Candlelight/Spinefarm, 2017), both of which were highly praised by the worldwide music press.

Shores of Null stands out from its contemporaries with its ability to blend seemingly disparate elements and their ability to sound overwhelmingly heavy and soothing at the same time. Blackened aggression stands alongside gothic-doom sections without either sounding out of place. Their music can be both melancholic yet majestic, made of chorale-like guitar textures across the instrument’s entire range, sustained by a powerful rhythmic section and punctuated by a refined mixture of clean and growled vocals, along with extensive use of pleasing vocal harmonies which have become the band’s trademark through the years.

Shores Of Null has performed over 150 shows, including six European tours (with In The Woods, Ereb Altor, Hooded Menace, Mourning Beloveth, Novembre, Harakiri For The Sky, Sylvaine, and more), dozens of shows and tours in their home country (with Primordial, Arcturus, Candlemass, Moonsorrow, Leprous, Saturnus, Negura Bunget, etc.) and many European Festivals (Inferno Festival, Eindhoven Metal Meeting, Winter Days Of Metal, Doom Over London, Metalitalia Fest, Frantic Fest, and more).

Shores Of Null’s third work, “Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying),” is expected to be released in November 2020 via Spikerot Records, continuing to prove the band’s willingness to go off the beaten path and create their ultimate doom manifesto, a 38 minute-long suite emphasizing their heavier, slower and dramatic side, inspired by the five stages of grief formulated by the Swiss-American psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. The band has collaborated on the dark opus with many special guests, including two doom-titans, Mikko Kotamäki (Swallow The Sun) and Thomas A.G. Jensen (Saturnus), along with the angelic voice of Elisabetta Marchetti (Inno). The band is able to present an even more diverse and eclectic sound on the album thanks to the addition of classical instruments like piano and violin, along with the return of the talented Marco “Cinghio” Mastrobuono (Hour Of Penance, Fleshgod Apocalypse) behind the production desk.

Discography:
2020 – Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying) (Spikerot Records) – LP
2017 – Black Drapes For Tomorrow (Candlelight/Spinefarm) – LP
2014 – Quiescence (Candlelight Records) – LP

ABOUT “BLACK DRAPES FOR TOMORROW” (2017)
“An impressive piece that captures poignant awareness wonderfully both lyrically and musically” Metal-temple (10/10)
“A glorious, alluring and gripping album.” Ave Noctum (9.5/10)
“Is Shores of Null one of the more underappreciated gems within the current metal scene?” Dead Rethoric (9/10)
“This is truly an emotionally polarizing experience which deserves everyone’s time of day.” Ghost Cult Mag (8/10)
“This album is a solid collection of eleven beautiful songs.” Powerplay Magazine (8/10)
“This album haunts you from start to finish! A top notch album of its genre.” Lords Of Metal (89/100)
“Among the best italian bands, their sophomore album confirms them at the top of emotional and introspective metal.” Rock Hard Italy
“It’s very european, and all the better of it.” Terrorizer

ABOUT QUIESCENCE (2014)
“This is how metallic darkness should sound in 2014.” Dead Rethoric (9.5/10)
“These guys have huge potential to create some masterworks in the years to come” Metalriot.com (4/5)
“Quiescence will stand as a contender for being one of the best albums of 2014” Metal-Temple (9/10)
“The explosion has yet to come but if, and when it does, Shores Of Null damn well better be leading the pack” Metal Observer (8/10)
“A debut wrought with much of the same free-spirited experimentation at the core of Opeth’s pre-Still Life era.” Metal Hammer UK (3,5/5)
“A dark, progressive exclamation mark” Powermetal.de (8/10)

Shared Stage with:
European tour w/ In The Woods, Erab Altor, Hooded Menace, Mourning Beloveth, Novembre, Harakiri For The Sky, Sylvaine
Italian shows w/ Arcturus, Candlemass, Primordial, Leprous, Saturnus, Moonsorrow, Negura Bunget)

EUROPEAN TOURS
2019 w/ In The Woods, Ereb Altor, Isole
2018 Shores Of Null only
2017 w/ Harakiri For The Sky, Sylvaine
2016 w/ Novembre, Isole
2015 w/ Doomraiser
2015 w/ Hooded Menace, Mourning Beloveth

FESTIVALS
2020 – Metal Days – Tolmin, Slovenia (postponed to 2021)
2018 – Winter Days Of Metal – Bohinj, Slovenia
2017 – Metalitalia.com Festival – Milan, Italy
2017 – Frantic Fest – Francavilla al mare, Italy
2016 – Inferno Metal Festival – Oslo, Norway
2016 – Metal Over Malta – Siggiewi, Malta
2015 – Eindhoven Metal Meeting – Eindhoven, The Netherlands
2014 – Candlefest – London, UK
2013 – Doom Over London – London, UK

0 EPK – Johnny Nocash and The Celtic Outlaws – Burned Alive (single) (2020)

October 2, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Johnny Nocash and The Celtic Outlaws

EPK – Johnny Nocash and The Celtic Outlaws – Burned Alive (2020)

Single Title: Burned Alive
Release Date: October 27, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: DistroKid

Johnnynocash.com | Facebook.com/johnnynocashoutlaws | YouTube.com | Instagram.com/johnnynocashofficial

Johnnynocash.bandcamp.com | Spotify | Apple Music

“Are you looking for music to spice up your drinking nights? Well look no further than Toronto’s Johnny Nocash and the Celtic Outlaws.” – Metal Injection

“There is a songwriting style to the band, one they seem to have mastered, with highs and lows, and plenty of contrast. Recorded at Helm Studio by David Partridge, and having listened to the album on my phone, on good speakers, and on headphones, the production sounds great, crisp and bold. The songwriting is strong enough, however, in conjunction with the excellent production sound, this album is an easy sell.” – Metal Nation (2019 – To The Gallows (EP))

“Johnny Nocash and The Celtic Outlaws’ new self-titled release is a gritty rockers dream and a new country fans nightmare.” – Five Magics Music

“Johnny NoCash & The Celtic Outlaws have made themselves into a most polished, authentic down and dirty rock band I am aware of in GTA. This band that holds onto there punk and metal roots at the same time creating bleeding-edge rock n roll. Going so far as to create their own genre calling it “Celtic Death Country“. Now with back-to-back songs with very strong video releases this band is very, very ready for export globally.” – See Rock Live

Single Title: Burned Alive
Release Date: October 27, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: DistroKid

Track Listing:
Burned Alive (3:22)

Single Credits:
• All songs performed by: Johnny Nocash and the Celtic Outlaws
• All songs written by: Johnny Nocash and the Celtic Outlaws
• Produced by: Alex Holycross
• Mixed by: Lee Hoffman
• Mastered by: Lee Hoffman
• Album Artwork by: Mirko Kranitzer
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Band Line Up:
Johnny Nocash – Vocals/ Guitar
Memphis Raines – Lead Guitar
LC J – Bass
Cory Hofing – Drums

L-R – Memphis Raines – Lead Guitar I Johnny Nocash – Vocals/ Guitar I Cory Hofing – Drums I LC Jay – Bass Photo credit: Dan Clement

“From the North, we come to RAID”

Celtic Death Country pioneers Johnny Nocash and The Celtic Outlaws are a whiskey fuelled, smoked out Armageddon of chaos. This is the dark reinvention of country we’ve been waiting for.

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Johnny Nocash struggled as a one-man act playing local dive bars for years in the west end of Toronto in the late 2000s. The songs were rough, honest, and personal and they connected with the people he played for. After years of playing solo and being recognized as a one-man powerhouse, he expanded the sound and brand to a full band with The Celtic Outlaws. Adding thick rhythmic sections with soaring Celtic/ country leads all supported by Johnny’s unforgettable and truly unique voice they created a sound that can only be described as Celtic Death Country.

2019 saw their latest and most complex EP “To The Gallows”, produced and recorded at Clean as Dirt Studios in Michigan. They toured for the first set of international shows in southern Germany, played sold-out shows with The Lazy’s and Days n Daze and won the Toronto International Short Film Festival for the best music video “SOUTHBOUND”.

Discography
2019 – To The Gallows (EP)
2018 – Self Titled (EP)

Artist Endorsements:
Los Cabos Drumstick
Mapex Drums

Shared Stage with:
The Lazys, DaysNDayz, Beyond Creation, The Native Howl, The Anti-Queens

0 EPK – Ysgaroth – Storm Over a Black Sea (2020)

September 29, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Ysgaroth

EPK – Ysgaroth – Storm Over a Black Sea (2020)

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

For fans of Skeletonwitch, Enslaved, Wolves in the Throne Room, Death, Morbid Angel

Album Title: Storm Over a Black Sea
Release Date: November 13th, 2020
Label: Self-Release

Ysgaroth.com (coming soon) | Facebook.com/Ysgaroth | Twitter.com/ysgaroth | Instagram.com/ysgarothofficial | YouTube

“Simply put, the album is an enormous surprise, an unexpected gem that arrives without much advance fanfare. It is, after all, this Vancouver trio’s debut album. But they’re not taking tentative steps here. The songs are remarkably ambitious in their construction and remarkably demanding in their execution. Fortunately, the instrumental skill displayed here is at a very high level, and the songcraft, while elaborately multi-faceted and wide-ranging in its stylistic scope, is thrilling to behold.” – No Clean Singing

“Songs like “Forward Unto Death” and the colossal 17-minute closer “Deluge” perfectly highlights what this band can do, spinning out intricate and aggressive tracks with killer riffs, pummeling drums, complex and strange song structures, and absolutely gorgeous lead work, all contained within a raw, savage production job which sports a guitar tone that cuts like a jagged stone dagger… a promising young band…” – The Metal Crypt

“This is sophisticated extreme metal that demands repeat listening.” – Scream Blast Repeat

“If you’re looking for a unique black metal record to carry with you into this winter season, look no further! Fantastic stuff, really.8/10” – Noob Heavy

“The sound of the band has it all: black metal, death metal of the ’80s, thrash of the ’90s, sludge with post-metal, and the final signature of progressive metal. This is a very promising new band… Listen to “Storm Over A Black Sea”, it’s worth it.” – Greek Rebels

“Unexpected melodic harmonies are accompanied by grating vocals of the harshest on the album as a whole; Steigler sounds like his voice could give out at any point before a step up into a fiery blend of Black Metal rhythms with Death Metal leads sweeps everything aside like the loser of a game of chess ripping the board from the table and throwing all the pieces into to the sky with furious intent. That rise and fall pattern between the two styles keeps you on your toes, never quite sure when it’s going to switch personality and when it does it has the grace and speed of an assassin. How on Earth Ysgaroth follow this up is beyond us… [8/10]” – Metal Noise

“This is an impressive debut, with great songs” – UK Thrashers

“The real nugget of play and exploration in this album is the 17 + minute final track, ‘Deluge’. it opens with powerful slow sludgy guitar distortion, but then slows down to a very interesting drum and bass riff session with softer blackened vocals over – the guitar spends that time in off the front. But then, the forces of power and direction come together and the energy picks up again. I would have to say that this track is a fabulous clincher for the album, but also just as a track, it is super. If you are down with noisy bands, and are okay with a few of the ‘black metal’ rules being broken, Ysgaroth’s, “Storm Over A Black Sea”, is the album to check out.
4.5 / 5” – Brutalism

“The music is melodic extremity, with a certain black metal feel in places and with some prog tendencies, but still moshing and headbanging metal. The vocals are shrieked a lot, although there is some growling in there, too. While the vocals scream black metal, the music points to some surprising melodic places. Ysgaroth is brutal and melodic and they plan to have their cake and eat it, too. Is it possible?! Ysgaroth is going to find out! Would you like to come along? It will be a fun ride through the minds of these Canadian brutes. Just when you think you got them figured out, they will surprise you with 17 minutes of the song “Deluge.” It’s like they decided to let us see that they love Scandinavian extreme metal, but maybe when you’re a Canadian prog band you can’t really avoid having some Rush sneak into your subconscious.” – Metal Bulletin Zine

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Album Title: Storm Over a Black Sea
Release Date: November 13th, 2020
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Rain (1:54)
2. Nam Gloria Satanas (feat. Jessie Grace of KOSM) (7:06)
3. Sacred (5:31)
4. Altar of Scars 11:48)
5. Forward Unto Death (feat. Jessie Grace of KOSM) (5:19)
6. Deluge (feat. Erik Leonhard of KOSM) 17:24
Album Length: 49:05

L-R: Shawn Hillman (Bass) | Steve Cuddington (Drums) | Kurt Steigleder (Guitar, Vocals) – Photo Credit: Jade Weekes

Ysgaroth is a progressive extreme metal band conjured in Vancouver, Canada that seamlessly blends elements of various metal subgenres into a vicious hybrid.

Initially, Ysgaroth started as Kurt Steigler’s black metal studio project, a non-serious musical outlet, but over time he grew attached to the songs and wanted to take them live.

With the desire to hit the stage, Steigler (guitar/vocals) was joined by Steve Cuddington (drums) and Shawn Hillman (bass) With these additions, the songs got more structurally ambitious, a sludge influence began to creep into the band. Cuddington brings an absolutely crushing, hardcore-influenced drumming style that gave the songs a new vitality, and Hillman’s exceptionally musical bass playing served as the perfect bridge between the crushing drums and razor-sharp guitars. Ultimately, the sound of the band became a mix of its black metal roots, classic 80’s death metal, 90’s thrash, and sludge with the long compositions of post-metal and the shifting, churning time signatures of progressive metal. Steigler is the main songwriter, but overall the process is hugely democratic.

The debut album from the band “Storm Over a Black Sea” will be unearthed on November 13th, 2020, and considering the growing amount of music they have been writing – fans can expect a lot more from Ysgaroth.

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Steve Cuddington, Shawn Hillman, Kurt Steigleder
• All songs written by: Ysgaroth
• Produced by: Ysgaroth & Michael Krauschaar
• Mixed by: Michael Krauschaar
• Mastered by: Michael Krauschaar
• Album Artwork by: Braden Farr
• Music is Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album Band Line Up:
Steve Cuddington – Drums
Shawn Hillman – Bass
Kurt Steigler – Guitar and Vocals
Jessie Grace – Vocals on Nam Gloria Satanas and Forward Unto Death
Erik Leonhard – First guitar solo in Deluge

Live Band Line Up:
Steve Cuddington – Drums
Shawn Hillman – Bass
Kurt Steigler – Guitar and Vocals

Discography:
2020 – Storm Over a Black Sea

Shared Stage with:
Chaos Century, Wraiths, Rejected Sanity, SVNEATR, Death Machine, Hexripper, Exterminatus, Illyrian, BornBroken, Suicide Forest, Ozawar, Arrow in the Quiver, Param-Nesia, Kayas, Demon Cleaver, Tribunal, Basic Instinct

0 EPK – Arcana – Letters From A Lost Soul – Act I: The World One Forms (EP) (2020)

September 26, 2020
by Asher
· Arcana · EPKs

EPK – Arcana – Letters From A Lost Soul – Act I: The World One Forms (EP) (2020)

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

For fans Rush, Caligula’s Horse, Leprous, Coheed and Cambria, Porcupine Tree

EP Title: Letters From A Lost Soul | Act I: The World One Forms
Release Date: November 6th, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: DistroKid

Thearcanacollective.com | Instagram.com/arcanaband_official | Facebook.com/arcanabandofficial | YouTube

Arcanacollective.bandcamp.com

“The four-song collection is a beautiful conglomeration of progressive rock, pop hooks, and operatic vocals and soundscapes.” – V13

“ARCANA brings you a myriad of sounds from battering Prog Rock to delicate Pop hooks, delivering you experiences that always inspire.” – The Metal Temple

“The song’s musical arrangement is a heavy, unique work that boasts influences from the likes of fellow prog rock acts Haken, Rush, and Porcupine Tree.” – Phil’s Picks

“Arcana unveils with this “Letters From A Lost Soul” an interesting first EP showing a real potential” – Music Waves

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EP Title: Letters From A Lost Soul | Act I: The World One Forms
Release Date: November 6th, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: DistroKid

Track Listing:
1. Letters From A Lost Soul (0:53)
2. Wings (7:11)
3. Tailwind (3:55)
4. Octosun/Wings (Reprised) (9:54)
EP Length: 21:55

Rogan McAndrews (Composer, Co-producer, Guitar, Bass, Vocals) | Photo Credit: Rogan McAndrews

Arcana brings you a myriad of sounds from battering prog rock to delicate pop hooks, delivering you experiences that always inspire. With a narrative spanning across multiple albums, Arcana blends sci-fi, mythology, and a study of human action in the face of adversity.

Born from the mind of Calgary-based musician Rogan McAndrews, Arcana follows the story of a character named Damian as he attempts to mend his life and relationship with his wife Hope and daughter Cassidy in the wake of tragedy.

Beginning with the upcoming debut EP “Letters From A Lost Soul – Act I: The World One Forms”, is a concept record that explores a love story expressed through letters from Damian to his wife and child, but also give a glimpse into his anxieties and nightmares.

Damian and Nightmare are played by Rogan McAndrews.
Hope is played by Anna Draper.
News Anchors Dave and Alice are played by Chelsea Finnigan and Griffin.

“Letters From A Lost Soul – Act I: The World One Forms” is due out November 6th, 2020.

EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Rogan McAndrews (guitar, bass, vocals), Deyson Thiara (drums), & Anna Draper (vocals)
• All songs written by: Rogan McAndrews
• Produced by: Rogan McAndrews & Deyson Thiara
• Mixed by: Deyson Thiara
• Mastered by: Deyson Thiara
• Album Artwork by: Kate Depatie, Rogan McAndrews
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP Band Line Up:
Rogan McAndrews – Guitar, Bass, Vocals (Damian), Synths.
Anna Draper – Vocals (Hope)
Deyson Thiara – Drums

0 EPK – Lyonen – This is Lyonen (2020)

September 24, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Lyonen

EPK – Lyonen – This is Lyonen (2020)

For fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Metallica, Stratovarius, Helloween, Avenged Sevenfold

Album Title: This is Lyonen
Release Date: August 13, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby

Lyonen.com | Facebook.com/lyonenofficial | YouTube | Instagram.com/lyonenofficial

Amazon | Apple Music | Spotify

Lyonen delivers his newest captivating heavy metal/rock album “This is Lyonen.” The eleven-track release contains every element to get the listeners uplifted and crazy. Through this release, Tato Rivas delivers pure raw talent that will have listeners hooked and wanting more. The crunching riffs, atmospheric drumlines, and energy-filed vocals in “Lyonen” will deliver a high dose of energy. Tato Rivas’ talent is elegantly spelled out throughout the entire album. From the contrasting lyrics of “No Borders” to the empowering sound “Angels of Freedom,” Lyonen delivers power combined with lyrical depth. Moreover, the artist recalls a nostalgic metal sound while adding a modern rock touch. The album was produced during the quarantine time of 2020 in his home studio in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States. Through online communication with other very talented musicians from United Kingdom, Germany and United States, Lyonen put this stellar album together. Make sure you check out this record from the rising artist as he is set to carve a unique unparalleled sound that is completely his own. It’s a must-add to any playlist as it will infuse energy into you!

Tato Rivas – Guitarist and Producer

Photo Credit: Barbara Gomez

Music is energy – Luis Rivas said so. Music composer and Creator of the band “Lyonen,” Luis Rivas – nicknamed Tato Rivas – spent a significant part of his life devoted to music production in the genres of Metal and Rock. When it comes to the genre of metal, music requires a whole new level of involvement. “I started playing in 1995, and I have not stopped since,” Tato said.

Tato Rivas was born in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, spent his childhood listening to popular metal bands, and moved to Maryland, United States in 2016 for professional reasons and now he is getting ready to fulfill his dreams in the music industry and build his name. It has been a lifelong goal of him to find opportunities in music career – therefore, his unstoppable passion is getting closer to that moment.

Luis graduated in Audio Engineering in 2003 with four years of Study of Music, including Classical Guitar. With currently working as a Multimedia Producer, Luis has additional insight into the world of music videos and photography – which landed him the Promax BDA Award doing Promotion Audio Mixing for a TV Station and other awards as Director of a Documentary short film.

In 2017, Luis started his one-person project like a metal band named Lyonen, which produces music in the forms of Heavy Metal, Power Metal, and Rock. His profound influence in metal icons like Iron Maiden, Metallica, Helloween, Joe Satriani, Stratovarius, and much more motivated him to hold his position gracefully as a Guitarist, Music Producer, Composer, and Audio Engineer for his band Lyonen.

So far, Tato has been passionate about Heavy Metal, but he aims to produce music in other genres, such as Pop, Classical, and more. Tato Rivas – under the name of Lyonen – is all set for releasing his much-anticipated Debut Album named “This is Lyonen,” which is scheduled to release on 13th August 2020 on all mainstream music platforms like Spotify, ITunes, Youtube Music, Deezer, and many more.

Discography:
2020 – This is Lyonen

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Album Title: This is Lyonen
Release Date: August 13, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby

Track Listing:
1. Revelation (4:39)
2. Lyonen (4:54)
3. No Borders (4:52)
4. Nehme die Sünde (3:23)
5. I Am Not Wild (4:43)
6. Angels of Freedom (5:59)
7. Dancing Free (5:40)
8. Hard To Destroy (4:13)
9. Breaking The Silence (4:29)
10. 2 Hours to Go (3:20)
11. Outro (1:35)
Album Length: 47:54

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by:
Tato Rivas, Guitars, Bass Guitar, Keys and Synths, Drums Programming.
Jose Vegas: Bass guitar on No Borders
Javi One: Drums on 2 Hours to Go
Vocals: Craig Cairns
• All songs written by: Tato Rivas
• Produced by: Tato Rivas
• Mixed by: Tato Rivas
• Mastered by: Tato Rivas
• Album Artwork by: Vinnie Hummel
• Member of BMI

Album Band Line Up:
Tato Rivas, Guitars, Bass, Keys, and Drums.
Special Guest: Craig Cairns – Vocals

0 EPK – Screams of Syrens – Mr. Nobody (single) (2020)

September 22, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Screams of Syrens

EPK – Screams of Syrens – Mr. Nobody (single) (2020)

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

Single Title: Mr. Nobody
Release Date: November 20, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid, SongTradr, OneRPM

For fans of Ice Nine Kills, Terrasect, Animals as Leaders, Killswitch Engage

Official Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram

iTunes | Amazon | Spotify

“What you need to know about California melodic metalcore band Screams Of Syrens is this. They take a standard melodic metalcore foundation, inject huge choruses into it, and add on a layer of progressive influence that makes the band stand out fairly well. The band also has a theatrical side and a flair for the dramatic…” – The New Fury

“For anybody who enjoys their metalcore with a pinch of theatrics, a heavy dose of electronics and an abundance of shreddage (think Ice Nine Kills meets The Browning), today’s your lucky day as The Noise is premiering the lead single from Pomona, CA outfit Screams of Syrens.” – The Noise on The Bright Beyond

“The song’s constant change in grooves keeps the progressions interesting, with cataclysmic syncopation keep the rhythm structure in a tight formation. The vocals are clean in the chorus — almost operatic — with the verses being fueled by visceral screams.” – New Noise on A New Era

L-R – Issac Waters (Bass), Christian Paz (Drums), Trevor Laake (Vocals), Donald Bolden (Guitar), Alex Llanos (Guitar)

Photo Credit – Amber Paredes

Screams of Syrens announce their new single “Mr. Nobody” coming out in video form this October. The heavy, theatrical rollercoaster of death has been evolving over the years into something the band is very proud of, they expect their fans to be shocked and surprised with what they have been working on. Aiming to bring listeners out of reality and into a story, this is not the band that writes about relationships and current events. This is an intense movie-like experience through music with a horror theme, playing to the interest of the musicians that are pervasive in all their new singles. The band comments on the track:

“With Mr. Nobody, we decided to really dive into the insanity that goes on inside a killer’s mind. This song is structured to feel chaotic and relentless, while still keeping the theatrical element of our songwriting intact. We also wanted to bring back some of our heavy roots, which we feel a lot of our fans will love!”

The cohesiveness of a band that has been playing together for ten years really shines through in Scream of Syrens’ music and “Mr. Nobody” is no exception. The video for the track is just as cinematic as the music behind it.

In the five years since their conception, Screams of Syrens has released an EP, a full length, a handful of singles, and performed at festivals across the American west coast. The band alludes to more music in the works, so keep your ears to the ground for more graphic tales and riveting storytelling.

Screams of Syrens is perfect for those who enjoy ripping metalcore with a dash of theatrics especially fans of Ice Nine Kills, Terrasect, and Animals as Leaders.

Shared Stage with:
The Word Alive, Vanna, Attila, Oceans Ate Alaska, As Blood Runs Black, Palisades, Secrets, The Color Morale, Slaves, Rest/Repose, etc.

Discography:
2020 – Mr. Nobody – Single
2020 – The Ripper – Single
2019 – Reflections – LP
2018 – House of Mirrors – Single – Music Video
2018 – The Bright Beyond – Single – Music Video
2018 – A New Era – Single – Lyric Video
2015 – Chapter 1: Caravel – EP

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Single Title: Mr. Nobody
Release Date: November 20, 2020
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid, SongTradr, OneRPM

Track Listing:
1. Mr Nobody

Single Credits:
• All songs performed by: Screams of Syrens
• All songs written by: Screams of Syrens
• Produced by: Screams of Syrens
• Mixed by: Trevor Laake
• Mastered by: Matt Dalton
• Album Artwork by: Todd Koval
• Member of BMI

Single and Live Band Line Up:
Trevor Laake – Vocals
Alex Llanos – Guitar/vocals
Donald Bolden – Guitar/vocals
Isaac Waters – Bass/vocals
Christian Paz – Drums

0 EPK – Grimmreaper – The Tragedy of Being (2021)

September 22, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Grimmreaper

EPK – Grimmreaper – The Tragedy of Being (2021)

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

For fans of Trivium, In Flames, Meshuggah, Dragonforce, Devin Townsend

Facebook.com/GrimmreaperOfficial | Instagram.com/grimmreaperusa

Bandcamp | Spotify

Album Title: The Tragedy of Being
Release Date: March 30, 2021
Label: Logan Grimm Records
Distribution: Distrokid

“It’s been a long process to get this solo record ready, but I couldn’t be more excited to finally put it out there. This is Grimmreaper’s debut album, The Tragedy of Being. So far, Grimmreaper has been described as mixing technical styles like those of Dragonforce and Meshuggah with mainstream styles like Bullet For My Valentine and Five Finger Death Punch.

I’m trying to give fans an experience that goes to different places in metal, from fast and hard, to slow and groovy, and even a Babymetal cover song. It’s a dark record with many twists and turns, but never boring. The lyrics come from ideas of old stories and archetypes, but the music isn’t as abstract. Some songs are commercial sounding in their structure, but some are longer with abrupt changes and weird patterns. The album is a journey through different tastes of metal, and while it’s meant to be enjoyed from start to finish, each song stands strong on its own.” – Grimmreaper – Logan Grimm

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“Talk about ambition. Grimmreaper, the brainchild of Logan Grimm, is a modern metal project where Logan plays all the instruments. Merging modern metal influences like Bullet For My Valentine with more technical ones like Meshuggah, the project is as much a multimedia one as it is a musical one.” – New Fury Media

“If you like pounding rhythms and impressive lead playing this power metal track (North Star) is just for you. With emotive vocals and rampaging rhythms, this is a classic headbanger from the very first double bass drum kick. The vocals soar and take flight mirroring the lyrical content. Throw in an epic thrash metal solo and we have one of the year’s best metal tracks- and it’s only the first week of January.” – BackSeatMafia

“Grimmreaper is inspired by many different sub-genres of metal, but it is without doubt that power metal is the strongest flavour in this particular track (North Star). There’s plenty of variation of riffs involved, ranging from meaty chugs to epic melodies that soar out of the atmosphere. In fact, the riff that starts at 0:33 sounds very similar to Those Who Fight Further from the Final Fantasy 7 soundtrack, at least to start off with, And that happens to be one of my most favourite pieces of music ever, so I was smiling giddily when I heard that part.” – Abrasive Noise

BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS

1. This album was recorded worldwide over 2.5 years. Two countries, several apartments, an RV, and house, but never an actual recording studio.

2. The album and single art are planetary and abstract, representing the chaotic nature of the psyche, unknowable. The album art looks like a black hole, but was originally inspired from the sky of the Soul Cairn in the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Road of Resistance’s cover art came from the idea of a blood-red sun. In Skyrim’s Dawnguard DLC, you can shoot the sun with vampiric blood-tainted arrows to make it turn blood red. That was the founding idea for that art.

3. Grimmreaper is a constant pull between Logan and me, the two personalities that rule the band and its decisions. Logan is the manager, I’m the artist. – Grimm.

Is it pretentious to think of yourself as so deep that you need to show fans two personalities because you can’t be held to one? Yes. Also, Grimm is a blowhard. – Logan

4. All of what you hear on Grimmreaper’s debut album was recorded on one guitar, one bass, a very slow computer, and a cheap recording equipment bundle from the internet.

Super Ultra Exclusive Grimmreaper Recording Equipment Package™
Guitar: $200 Jackson JS22-7 Dinky
Bass: $300 Aria IGB-STD/5
Computer: Toshiba Satellite (not meant to record music, many technical difficulties encountered along the way)
Microphone: $300 MXL recording gear bundle from Amazon
Drums: Easy Drummer 2
Guitar Effects: Bias FX plugin

5. Grimmreaper and its debut album, The Tragedy of Being, resulted from personal events in 2017. Ultimately, however, I credit this project to Jordan Peterson and his lecture series, The Psychological Significance of the Biblical Stories, a series that was released on Youtube in 2017. Peterson is a clinical psychologist who, in the series, details the stories of the Old Testament, relating them to modern psychology, evolution, mythology, and human history. It was very painful and transformative for me to watch him talk on and on for hours, tearing down my paradigms about everything I thought I knew. I guess it hurts me so much that I had to find an outlet for the disorientation I experienced. There was no other option. My mind had been blown to the cosmos, and I was drifting. In that drifting, The Tragedy of Being was created.

Logan Grimm is an ambitious young artist seeking to take on the world, and the creator of Grimmreaper. He has developed an intense backstory for a multimedia project that explores the very human realities of tragedy and suffering, and the choices they present, from nihilism and resentment to transcendence and courage. In the process of this, he has crafted music that fuses the influences of highly technical bands like Dragonforce and Meshuggah with the work of more mainstream names such as Five Finger Death Punch and Bullet For My Valentine.

The project, which will start to see release in the early half of 2021, will center around an album entitled The Tragedy Of Being. The record explores noble and contemptible ways to respond to the conditions inherent to human consciousness. Since it is wholly a solo project, Grimm will perform on the record as each ‘band member.’ He will also represent each member in the videos released for the project, each hidden behind a black hood with a different appearance. The Tragedy Of Being will be accompanied by a documentary of the creation process featuring the twin personalities of the business-minded Logan and the poetic artist, Grimm. It will embody his sense of humor, split personas, and inspirations.

Representing himself as the embodiment of his lyrical themes, Logan Grimm has built a strong visual presence for the project. Instantly recognizable and endlessly ambitious, there are a lot of interesting twists and turns presented in the work of Grimmreaper. With a bright future painted before him featuring everything from forming a DIY label to endless touring, Logan Grimm has the ambition and the vision to match. Poised to be the next great force in metal, Grimmreaper look boldly into the future.

Discography:
2021 – The Tragedy of Being

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Album Title: The Tragedy of Being
Release Date: March 30, 2021
Label: Logan Grimm Records
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
1. Mind’s Mirrors Meshing Together (6:34)
2. North Star (6:31)
3. Prison (8:09)
4. Resent (5:40)
5. The Land I Will Show You (8:37)
6. Catastrophe of the Tragic Melancholies (4:52)
7. Road of Resistance (5:12) (Babymetal Cover)
8. Happy Times (4:48)
9. The Tragedy of Being (9:56)
Album Length: 1:00:23

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Logan Grimm
• All songs written by: Logan Grimm
• Produced by: Fredrik Erlingsson – Audiosphere Recordings
• Mixed by: Fredrik Erlingsson – Audiosphere Recordings
• Mastered by: Fredrik Erlingsson – Audiosphere Recordings
• Album Artwork by: Ardasen – Fiverr, single artworks by

Album Band Line Up:
Logan Grimm – Lead Vocals
Logan Grimm – Lead Guitar
Logan Grimm – Drums
Logan Grimm – Bass

Lyrical Themes by Song:

1. Mind’s Mirrors Meshing Together: The album starts with a catastrophic anomaly to the psyche. The frame of reference through which you interpret the world is shattered. The thin ice of order you stand on crashes through and you move to the underworld of chaos where nothing is certain.

2. North Star: You need to rekindle yourself to move forward in life. Aim toward the highest thing you can conceptualize. You will not get it right the first time, but you must have an aim. You may think of aiming yourself towards a guide in the sky, the north star. But you’re not smart enough to know where the north star is, so you’ll aim for the south because of your ignorance. This is still a good path moving forward because you have decided to move. Your aim will come more into focus as you move.

3. Prison: To rekindle yourself and move forward is quite hard to do, and everything can feel like a prison when your psyche is shattered from the aforementioned anomaly. To me, it feels like moving through molasses or being locked in a room unable to move. This can be oddly comforting, however, because it might feel like home to you.

4. Resent (Single 1): I believe that at some point in deciding to continue living, resentment for existence arises in you. A struggle for reason emerges, and nihilism can take over. This song is a terrible reach into how you can think when nothing matters when the world is in gray when the suffering of existence outweighs any justification or joy. It is hell.

5. The Land I Will Show You: This is an immediate counter-argument to the nihilism presented in Resent. Walk forward in a covenant with God (so to speak) and act truthfully as if Being is good. This is taken from the stories of Abraham, where Old Testament God tells Abraham to leave his land and venture to the promised land, “the land I will show you”.

6. Catastrophe of the Tragic Melancholies (Single 2): To move to the promised land is no easy task. You can’t be naive. There will be obstacles in your way and people trying to take you out at every turn. To operate within the covenantal relationship with God, you must incorporate the evil of your soul into your being. This is the terrible realization of all you could be capable of. A descent into the underworld to confront your own self. This is a naked look into the worst parts of my soul, my shadow, the parts of my soul and fantasies that I want to pretend don’t exist. This is an attempt to make contact with my shadow, from a Jungian perspective.

7. Road of Resistance (cover song): After the trauma of contacting your shadow, you still take trembling steps forward. This is a noble and honorable action, because contact with the shadow can often make people freeze. This song sticks with the meaning of the literal translation from Japanese, the original language of the song. But, I took the opportunity to rewrite the lyrics in my own words. It was originally written by Dragonforce, and they often write about the hero’s journey, mountains, dragons, and archetypes. I paid homage to their writing style by making the song about the nobility of moving forward in life up the mountain. It also fits into the theme of the album quite nicely.

8. Happy Times: To continue moving forward, you need more defenses against nihilism and hatred of existence. You always need more. You’re never fully equipped to stand against the suffering of life.

Journey back to your childhood and regain the wonder that has since been lost. This is not naive, because having made an attempt to incorporate your shadow, you know the world isn’t like it was as a child. You know it can be terrible, and so can you. Regain the sense of grandeur, potential, and joy you had as a child to bolster yourself against the tragic conditions of life.

9. The Tragedy of Being: Finally, no matter how far you’ve come, no matter how integrated you are as a person, the tragedy of existence is still there. However transformed you are, this still weighs heavily on your soul, as it’s the only thing that’s true about life… This song is a melancholic wrap. It is an instrumental, 10 minutes close to The Tragedy of Being to symbolize that the tragic conditions of human existence never seem to end.

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