Category: EPKs

0 EPK – Matt Chanway – The Beyond (single) (instrumental) (Guitar Shredder) (2019)

June 14, 2019
by Asher
· EPKs · Matt Chanway (Guitar Shredder)

Matt Chanway – The Beyond (single) (instrumental) (Guitar Shredder) (2019)

For fans of Conquering Dystopia, Alluvial, Revocation, Nevermore, Voivod

Release Date: TBD

LABEL: Self-Release

PR Rep – Jon Asher – asher(@)ashermediarelations.com

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Matt Chanway – The Beyond (single) (5:13)

“You can hear the love of playing the guitar that emanates from the fingers of this extremely talented player with song after song of thrills and heavy shredding.” – Altered Frequencies

“This is not an album just for shredders, it’s for anyone who wants an album of great metal that will get your head banging and wear your air guitar out.” – The Ripple Effect

“Burstfire solos, frantic time signatures, complicated riffing and the like are all signposts of an artist who wants to see how far he can go. Unsurprisingly, this ambition pays off. The release could stand on its own as proof that Matt could play alongside the world’s greatest in shred guitar.” – Prog Sphere Magazine, February 2017

“The progressive metal genre never ceases to provide scores of insanely skilled guitar-slingers, and Vancouver’s Matt Chanway can now be recognized as another mind-blowing practitioner of the style.” – Guitar.com

“Ferocious, fast, and fucking awesome, Matt Chanway indeed has a scintillating skill that surely many would aspire to. His compositions are interesting, invigorating, intense, and inspiring: everything instrumental prog metal should be.” – Swept Media

“The guitar god’s name may not be familiar quite yet, but based on this display, it’s evident that Chanway is going to become one of the most recognized modern axe slingers. I dare you to take a listen to this record and not be in awe at the speed, precision, and cohesive spark that carries the record through.” – Lords of Dogwood”

“Released Christmas Day, Matt Chanway’s eponymous solo album is a showcase for his virtuosic guitar playing and intricate song crafting. The six song album is decidedly modern, never resting on its laurels however from time to time, echoes from those pioneers of thrash metal will sear through, keeping the album packed with adrenaline. Produced with the help of drum programmer Jacob Craner and bassist/engineer Stuart Hidalgo, this album will leave you wondering why you ever needed the barking and screeching of a vocalist in the first place.” – Music-News.com

Matt Chanway is a Canadian guitarist, instructor, and session musician from Vancouver BC. His debut album was released in 2016 to critical acclaim, and not long after finished as a finalist in Guitar Idol, the world’s foremost guitar competition showcasing the top emerging players on the planet. Holding a Fellowship in music performance from the University of West London, Matt teaches guitar and theory full-time in his hometown Vancouver BC.

Matt’s playing is inspired by a combination of the old and new school, with rock guitar players from the 80’s, modern progressive “shredders” such as Dan Mongrain and Jeff Loomis, as well as 70’s jazz-rock musicians John Mahavishnu and Al Di Meola. Fans of challenging, progressive, intense instrumental music – artists such as Alluvial, Tony Macalpine, Martyr, Vitalism – will enjoy Chanway’s music.

In 2019, Chanway releases his first new music since 2016, the single ‘The Beyond’. Three more singles are to be released throughout the 2^nd half of the year, with info on live performances coming soon.

0 EPK – Waingro – III (No List Records / Sludgelords Records) (2019)

June 11, 2019
by Asher
· EPKs · Waingro

Waingro – III (No List Records / Sludgelords Records) (2019)

For fans of The Bronx, Queens of the Stone Age, High On Fire, Eye Hate God, Fu Manchu

Release Date:

August 15, 2019 (UK vinyl and worldwide digital) – Sludgelord Records, September 13, 2019 for Vinyl in Canada – No List Records

Publicist – Jon Asher – asher(@)ashermediarelations.com

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“Waingro have crafted an impressive debut that should soon see them mentioned alongside fellow Vancouverites Baptists and Bison B.C. as a reliable source of West Coast heaviness.” – Exclaim

“Think Queens of the Stone Age but with Nick Oliveri fully supplanting Josh Homme on the mic.” – BeatRoute

“There is no escaping from the fact that Waingro have something special about them. As they have the sound and vision to turn some heads within the Hard Rock/Stoner Rock scene.” – Sludgelord

“Waingro came out swinging, with a masterful energy and stage presence that immediately turned heads across the board.” – BeatRoute

“Melodically dissonant in the best way possible, these guys play rock ‘n roll the way it should be, drawing on influences from all over the place to concoct something that they’ve made entirely their own.” – CVLT Nation

Track Listing:
1. New Colony (3:30)
2. Red Death (3:03)
3. Bay Area Cult (3:15)
4. Third Veil (2:40)
5. Merrin (2:48)
6. Marked Cross (3:43)
7. Dead Calm (2:41)
8. The Upward Turn (3:17)
9. Pacino (1:53)
10. Monaco (3:29)
11. Greenwater Manifesto (4:59)
12. Cardinal (4:42)
Album Length: 40:06

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Waingro
• All songs written by: Waingro
• Produced by: Jesse Gander & Waingro
• Mixed by: Jesse Gander
• Mastered by: Stu McKillop
• Album Artwork by: Cole Benoit
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album & Live Band Line Up:
Brian Sepanzyk (guitar, vocals)
Benjie Nesdoly (Drums)
Nate Pennell (Bass, backing vocals)

Photo Credit: Cole Benoit

SHORT BIO

Fueled by a passion for stoner rock and punk; Brian Sepanzyk (guitars/vocals), Benjie Nesdoly (drums) and Nate Pennell (bass/backing vocals) took the heaviness of hardcore, the groove from stoner rock and then added subtle desert rock highlights to work on what would come to be known as Waingro.

While their earlier material can be considered stoner hardcore with releases Self Titled (2014) and “Mt. Hood” (2015); Waingro adds a grunge edge with their upcoming album “III due out August 15, 2019 its UK vinyl and worldwide digital release via Sludgelord Records and is Canadian vinyl release on September 13, 2019 via No List Records. Bringing a ton of energy, while still remaining super tight, Waingro’s main lyrical concepts explore the character of the same name from the film Heat. Writing about situations from the character’s potential point of view complemented with visual landscapes for his possibilities, Waingro have played several festivals across Canada and with their latest album around the corner, will be looking to further their reach in the future.

LONG BIO

The experienced musicians have honed their craft in several other bands over the years, but it wasn’t until they formed Waingro that Sepanzyk (guitar/vocals), Nesdoly (drums), and Nate Pennell (bass/backing vocals) were truly able to explore their talents in the abrasive desert rock band. While their earlier material can be considered stoner hardcore with releases Self Titled (2014) and Mt. Hood (2015); Waingro adds a grunge edge with their upcoming album “III due out August 15, 2019, its UK vinyl and worldwide digital release via Sludgelord Records and is Canadian vinyl release on September 13, 2019, via No List Records.

Not ones to be conventional, Waingro gives a glimpse into their writing process: “It usually starts with Sepanzyk coming up with some riffs, then going out to a cabin and locking ourselves away for 2-3 days while we BBQ and play Bocce.”

Bringing a ton of energy, while still remaining super tight, Waingro’s main lyrical concepts explore the character of the same name from the film Heat. Writing about situations from the character’s potential point of view complemented with visual landscapes for his possibilities, Waingro have played several festivals across Canada and with their latest album around the corner, will be looking to further their reach in the future.

Discography:
2019 – III
2015 – Mt Hood
2014 – Self Titled

Shared Stage with:
Fu Manchu, High On Fire, Mudhoney, Eye Hate God, Power Trip, Sheer Mag, Sumac, Baptists, Helms Alee

Tours and Festivals:
2015 – Up Downtown Festival Edmonton
2015 – Sled Island Calgary
2015 – Levitation Festival Vancouver
2016 – Canadian Music Week Toronto
2018 – Modified Ghost Festival Vancouver

Music Placements (Movies, Commercials)
Rocky Mountain Bikes

0 EPK – As I May – My Own Creations (2019) (Rockshots Records)

June 11, 2019
by Asher
· As I May · EPKs

As I May – My Own Creations (2019) (Rockshots Records)

Release Date: Out July 26, 2019 Worldwide via Rockshots Records, July 24, 2019 In Japan via Spiritual Beast

Publicist – Jon Asher – asher(@)ashermediarelations.com

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Track Listing:
1. End of The Beginning (0:39)
2. Pride Goes Before A Fall (3:30)
3. What A Waste of Life (3:34)
4. I See You In Me (3:30)
5. Silent (4:12)
6. Necessary Evil (3:42)
7. Cure Is More Worse Than Disease (3:08)
8. Quiet Place (3:49)
9. Loud (3:54)
Album Length: 30:03

Album Credits:
– Recorded at: 13th Studio and Astia Studio
– Produced, mixed and mastered: Stefan Pommerin at Illusia Production
– Drum Production: A.I.M, Stefan Pommerin and Anssi Kippo
– Vocal Production: A.I.M and Rami Nykänen
– Synths/ Programmin: Lasse Hiltunen and Stefan Pommerin
– Artwork: Jan Handzus
– Photos: Kimmo Pulliainen
– Choir: Jari Valjakka, Kari Vesalainen and Vesa Karjalainen

Finnish modern metal act AS I MAY will be releasing their second album “My Own Creation” this coming July 2019. Signing with labels Rockshots Records (Italy) and Spiritual Beast (Japan), the sophomore full length is slated for a worldwide release on July 26th along with it being available in Japan on July 24th.

“My Own Creation” is a fast-paced blend of modern metal with metalcore highlights. It’s heavy, melodic and unique; and sonically more mature than AS I MAY’s previous release “Speak No Evil” (2017). Working on writing music that is easy to identify with a digital atmosphere, AS I MAY make their listeners headbang and sing along to the catchy choruses.

Paying homage to many old school metal bands, In Flames fans will find a special affinity for this Finnish act.

The four-piece modern melodic metal band from Mikkeli, Finland was formed in 2016. The group now consists of Tipi Nokelainen (vocals and bass); Lasse Hiltunen (vocals and guitar); Jani Valhola (backup vocals and guitars) and Marko Korhonen (drums).

0 EPK – Jimbo – Where The Vultures Gather (EP) (2019)

June 8, 2019
by Asher
· EPKs · Jimbo

Jimbo – Where The Vultures Gather (EP) (2019)

For fans of Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains, Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Fu Manchu

Release Date: July 12, 2019

Label: Self-Release

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Publicist – Jon Asher – asher(@)ashermediarelations.com

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“Let us introduce you to the budding Kingston, Ontario-based band, JIMBO. The group, who sell fiery and bluesy psychedelic rock ” – PureGrainAudio

“These three songs are quite interesting, especially if you love flashing guitar solos ” – Merchants of Air

““Where The Vultures Gather,” is a riff monster. With the drums beating down the listener’s skull it comes barrelling in, shifting and shaping the wind and blowing everything away with grace and power.” – The Median Man

“a great mix of alternative rock, dark psych and a drop of acid blues ” – Hard Rock Heavy Metal

“Jimbo is a solid band name and I was excited to have a listen to this psych-rock band from Kingston. “Thunderbird” opens their debut EP with a thumping pace before the guitars kick in with a classic blues driven lick. It’s a nice mix of 70’s hard rock and 90’s stoner tunes. There’s also a real face melter of a solo in this track as well. Grab this EP when ya got 15 minutes available to rock out.” – Kris Gies, Deli Magazine

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EP Info:
Title: Where The Vultures Gather
Release Date: July 12, 2019
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Mamawawa (3:44)
2. Pyrethrin (4:23)
3. Where The Vultures Gather (3:28)
EP Length: 11:36

EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: JIMBO
• All songs written by: Alex Van Der Heyden and Joe Narducci
• Produced by: Mike Cassells and JIMBO
• Mixed by: Mike Cassells
• Mastered by: Mike Cassells
• Album Artwork by: Jacob Tessier and Joe Narducci

EP and Live Band Line Up:
Jacob Tessier – Drums
Alex Van Der Heyden – Bass, Vocals
Joe Narducci – Guitar, Vocals

Discography:
June 2019 – Where The Vultures Gather (EP)

May 2018 – Each Into The Other (Single)
January 2018 – Jimbo (EP)

Shared stage with:
The Wilderness, Goodbye Honolulu, The Fade Awaays, Bo Welland, Oakridge Avenue, Paper Ladies

Festivals:
Voodoo Rockfest September 2018 – Napanee, Ontario

Past Features:
Deli Magazine Toronto Artist of the Month April 2018

Joe Narducci (guitar/vocals), Jacob Tessier (drums), Alex Van Der Heyden (bass/vocals)

SHORT BIO

JIMBO strives to create and perform rock music with dramatic artistic value that blurs between dark psychedelia, which draws inspiration from groovy fusion, hard rock, goth rock and shoegaze. Their goal is to first and foremost be musicians and artists that are able to create an immersive musical experience that will have a lasting effect on their fans. JIMBO aims to create rock music that pays respect to the past, acknowledges the future but makes the listener dissolve in the present.

Sitting on the line between hope and despair embracing 90’s alternative rock that doesn’t make concessions for the everyday listener, rather is geared for the underground. With lyrical content aimed at those who find themselves in a ‘me vs. the world’ mindset, JIMBO is ready to add ammunition for the attack.

LONG BIO

JIMBO was founded in Kingston, Canada in 2017 by Joe Narducci (guitar); Jacob Tessier (drums) and Alex Van Der Heyden (vocals/bass). The three bonded over a love of alternative and psychedelic rock and their collective dream of forming a band with poetic lyrics, heavy riffs and dreamy chord progressions. In the past two years, JIMBO has spent their time immersing themselves in the Kingston Music scene consistently playing shows supporting local talent and touring acts. They have also hit the road and played to audiences across the region including a performance at Voodoo Rockfest in Napanee, Ontario.

Sitting on the line between hope and despair, JIMBO has crafted their sophomore self-titled EP, which takes a step out of the current status quo by embracing 90’s alternative rock that doesn’t make concessions for the everyday listener, rather is geared for the underground. With lyrical content aimed at those who find themselves in a ‘me vs. the world’ mindset, JIMBO is ready to add ammunition for the attack.

0 EPK – KOSM – Eyes On The Inside (EP) (2019)

June 5, 2019
by Asher
· EPKs · KOSM

KOSM – Eyes On The Inside

For fans of Tool, Mastodon, Gojira, The Agonist, Periphery, and A Perfect Circle

Release Date: June 28, 2019

Distribution: Distro Kid

Pubclicist – Jon Asher – asher@ashermediarelations.com

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Highlight #17 on Top 20 Loud Charts – September 2019 – Canadian College Radio (Earshot)

Highlight: #4 – Top 20 National Loud Chart – August 2019 (Earshot)

Highlight: #7 – The National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 (Earshot)

Highlight: #4 – The National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 (Earshot)

Highlight: #5 – The National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 (Earshot)

Highlight: #4 – The National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 (Earshot)

Highlight: #2 – The National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 (Earshot)

“The technical abilities of all band members blew my head off. The flow and continuity of the music is maintained from the first to the last note despite all the challenging progressiveness. It’s got more creativity crammed in 5 songs than some bands put in their entire discography. And it kills swiftly with no mercy. For all you waiting on that new Tool album, make this EP your warm up.” 9.5/10 – The Metal Observer

“If you love your prog chunkier and sludgier KOSM is right up your ally. They are definitely one of the genre’s best kept secrets and lets not make them a secret anymore, okay?” – Technical Music Review

“KOSM’s knack for creating concept albums has paid off yet again!” – The Music Below

“I am immediately impressed. “Yharnam” is the first track, and I am already thinking Otep, Epica and iwrestledabearonce. The lyrics are impactful, the flow of the song fits and I want to listen to the rest already. Jessie Grace, vocalist, is showing her talent from the get-go. Having such a strong female lead is really a treasure, and I can’t fault the song. It’s definitely my favourite track off of the EP. The lyrics are dynamic and descriptive, and well executed. If you haven’t played Bloodborne, then this song will make you want to…I loved this EP! Everything worked and came together. It was refreshing, powerful and I believe the band will go far.” – Midlands Metalheads

“Eyes on the Inside is an engaging progressive metal album, representing a lot of what’s good about the modern prog scene. A complex and ambitious affair… From the concept story to the music and artwork, there is clearly a lot of thought placed into Eyes on the Inside. As such, it seems to mark a new chapter of growth, and suggests a very promising future for the band.” – Boston Rock Radio

“KOSM delivers the goods while touching bases in the same ballpark as TOOL, MASTODON and PERIPHERY, (they’ve previously covered Mastodons “Blood and Thunder”) with an emphasis on plenty of space rock intermissions” – Powerplay Magazine

“Remember when Mastodon were special, circa Leviathan, Blood Mountain and Crack The Skye, before that vision was lost? […] Well, Kosm are like Mastodon in those days.” – Hellbound.ca

“KOSM does a solid job of mixing technicality, mood and groove. […] They’re a well versed band with all kinds of moods and changes engaging your ears every split second.” – Technical Music Review

“Vancouver’s KOSM kick the door in with Cosmonaut, their monstrous full-length debut. Brace yourself for a satisfying trip through an exciting mountain range of cascading, meaty riffs, swelling rises and heady drops, all led by the powerful, soaring vocals of the dynamic Jessie Grace. ” – Beatroute BC

“KOSM cite Tool, Gojira and Mastodon as three of their main influences, and all three can be heard loud and clear on their new album, Cosmonaut. The technical, progressive musicianship of Tool meets the crushing grooves and rhythmic vocals of Gojira, and Mastodon’s ear for riffy, thunderous prog are all present on Cosmonaut, which features some of the most technical metal I’ve heard this year outside of, you know, technical death metal. ” – Decibel Magazine

“Lovecraftian progressive metal is on the table for Kosm’s debut. While bands like Mastodon and Tool come to mind in the way that the guitars are maneuvering around, limiting the band in that manner downplays what they are trying to do. There are so many different textures and flavors along the way it is really hard to get a grasp on what best defines them. But that’s perfectly okay, and keeps Cosmonaut interesting for its 66-minute runtime. The concept to it all keeps it on the rails while exploring a variety of emotions and levels of heaviness (including some that aren’t so heavy). There’s loads of potential here for the band to experiment with in future offerings. ” – Dead Rhetoric

“KOSM definitely show enough potential with this release to be a band that should be on your scopes.” – Noizze UK

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EP Info:
Title: Eyes On The Inside
Release Date: June 28, 2019
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing of EP:
1. Yharnam (5:25)
2. Clocktower (5:12)
3. A Call Beyond (4:16)
4. Old Blood (6:58)
5. Eyes On The Inside (4:56)
EP Length: 26:49

EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Erik Leonhard, Jessie Grace, Mike Slater, Sterling Paterson, Michael Mastracci
• All songs written by: Erik Leonhard, Jessie Grace, Mike Slater, Sterling Paterson, Michael Mastracci
• Produced by: Erik Leonhard, Jessie Grace, Mike Slater, Sterling Paterson, Michael Mastracci
• Mixed by: Mike Slater
• Mastered by: Mike Slater
• Album Artwork by: Jessie Grace
• Member of SOCAN
• Music is Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP and Live Band Line Up:
• Erik Leonhard (guitar)
• Jessie Grace (vocals)
• Mike Slater (guitar)
• Sterling Paterson (drums)
• Michael Mastracci (bass)

SHORT BIO

KOSM is a progressive metal band hailing from Vancouver BC, Canada. Combining influences from Mastodon, Tool and Gojira; their sound is dynamic and unquestionably lethal. Since their induction in 2016, they have been making their mark in Vancouver’s metal scene as an absolute force to be reckoned with.

Familiar to members of the progressive metal covenant, and playing with themes from the H.P. Lovecraft and Bloodborne universes; KOSM is quite unique and authentically its own being. Their first release, 2018’s “Cosmonaut” was an album loosely based on the Lovecraftian myth of Cthulhu and each song was meant to walk the listener through a story from beginning to end. Following this, the band is now gearing up for the release of their latest release in 2019, “Eyes On The Inside”, an EP exclusively based on the Bloodborne video game.

LONG BIO

The origin of the band starts with Mike Slater (guitars) and Erik Leonhard (guitars) as a casual project, and they were quickly joined by Jessie Grace (vocals), Sterling Paterson (drums) and Michael Mastracci (bass) for some jolly cooperation. Swiftly, like hunters, they took off from there and released three singles; including the well-received “Ancient Heart” music video.

Not just committed to the challenging Bloodborne related games, KOSM dedicates their energy to their music especially in the form of live shows. Taking a page from the books of some of their influences, they indulge the audience in a diverse performance to showcase their talent.

With even more material in the works and future albums planned, KOSM summons you to join them on this journey full of experimental and progressive metal.

Discography:
2019 – Eyes On The Inside – EP
2018 – Cosmonaut – LP

Shared Stage with:
Sirenia, Battlecross, Threat Signal, Graveshadow, Lost Nebula, Obsidian, Truent, Apollyon, Breaking the Silent, Ophelia Falling, Tessitura

Tours and Festivals:
2018 – Halloween Havoc – Vancouver, BC
2018 – Metallion Festival – Vanderhoof, BC
2018 – Metalocalypstick Fest – Lone Butte, BC

0 EPK – Infrared – Back To The Warehouse (EP) (2019)

May 28, 2019
by Asher
· EPKs · Infrared

Infrared – Back To The Warehouse (EP) (2019)

For fans of a mix of the Big 4, Testament, Exodus, Metal Church, SOD

Release Date: June 14, 2019
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
EP Title: Back To The Warehouse

Publicist – Jon Asher – asher(@)ashermediarelations.com

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“These Canadian thrashers have stayed true to the sounds they knew when they were in their earlier years and have bought that sound back to the modern era.” – Overdrive Music Magazine (Review ‘Saviours’ 2018)

“killer thrash with NWOBHM melodic sensibilities, proper singing, hooks, the full nine yards!” – Hellbound (Review ‘Saviours’ 2018)

“a savage and brutal journey of eighties inspired thrash metal, laden with heaviness and menace, heads will be banging hard from start to finish.” – Metal Gods TV (Review ‘Saviours’ 2018)

“a thrash party from beginning to end.” – Rock Portaal (Review ‘Saviours’ 2018)

“These guys play a heavy/thrash hybrid that’s highly melodic and at times is so damn catchy, some of the songs just stick in your head after the first listen. ” – The Metal Crypt

“If you have dreamed of a cross between Annihilator and Vio-Lence then this might very well be the album for you. It is both melodic as well as aggressive with a just enough dose of technical tomfoolery.” – Battlehelm (Review ‘Saviours’ 2018)

“Straight up thrash metal with the heavy and fast riffs, pounding drums, and the thumping of the bass.” – Sleaze Roxx

“This band is extremely talented” – Metal At The Gates

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Release Date: June 14, 2019
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Album Title: Back To The Warehouse

Track Listing:
1. Meet My Standards (4:58)
2. One Mouth Faces (5:03)
3. Hate Today, Despise Tomorrow (5:18)
4. Animated Realities (6:09)
5. Wrathchild (3:51)
EP Length: 25:21

EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Infrared
• All songs written by: Infrared
• Produced by: Armin Karmal at Inframental Studios
• Mixed by: Armin Karmal at Inframental Studios
• Mastered by: Jason Jaknunas at Metropolitan Studios
• Album Artwork by: Armin Karmal
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
• Album Band Line Up:
– Armin Kamal (Vocals and Guitars)
– Kirk Gidley (Guitars, Backing Vocals)
– Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals)
– Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals)

Discography:
2016 – No Peace LP
2018 – Saviours LP
2019 – Back To The Warehouse (EP)

Shared Stage With:
Anvil, Flotsam and Jetsam, Udo Dirkshneider, Sacrifice, Varathron, DBC, E-Force, Vortex, Atrophy, Venom Inc.

Tours and Fests:
2017 – Mountain Man Music Festival – Calabogie

L-R = Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals) | Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals) | Armin Kamal (Vocal, Guitar) | Kirk Gidley (Guitar, Backing Vocals) – Photo Credit: Gord Weber

Thrash metal never dies! Like some mutated metal monster, a Thrashzilla if you will, it sees off all trends; and comes back stronger than ever fueled by love from fans and musicians alike. One such band are Ottawa’s ’80s legends INFRARED. A band who made a big impact with Canadian fans in the ’80s and in recent years returned to cement and carry on their own legacy.

Originally, Infrared was a high school band formed in the ’80s by friends who wanted to revel in the classic thrash sound that was quickly gaining traction. Collaborating on their sound since 1985 they have produced an EP (1988’s R.I.P.) and after rising from a 27-year hiatus, 2 albums “No Peace” in 2016 and “Saviours” in 2018.

Moving forward to make up for lost time, they bring a familiar aggressive and melodic classic thrash sound that is full of nostalgia, but also music that is still relevant and valid today. They explore topics that are basic human truths that don’t change over time and they consider themselves reporters through sound. Solidly rooted in classic thrash, Infrared pays homage to the Big Four and is dropping their new EP “Back To The Warehouse” in 2019 on June 14th to finally release the last of their classic material before the newest full-length studio album.

0 EPK – Wykan – “Brigid: Of The Night” (EP) (2019)

May 9, 2019
by Asher
· EPKs · Wykan

Wykan – “Brigid: Of The Night” (EP) (2019)

For fans of Pink Floyd meets Black Sabbath meets Mayhem

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Release Date: June 7, 2019

Label: Self-Release

Publicist – Jon Asher – asher(@)ashermediarelations.com

Track Listing:

1. Imbolc (The Cleansing) (7:30)

2. Breo-Saighead (Triple Goddess) (7:08)

3. Reul-Iuil Bride (Star of Brigid) (5:20)

EP Length: 20:00

EP Credits:

Produced by Sowilo Arts

Written by Jeremy Perkins

Lyrics and Thematic by Jeremy Perkins

Artwork by David Paul Seymour

Recorded & Mixed at Silverwings Studios in Pincourt April 2019 by Jonathan Lefrancois-Leduc

Canadian Content – MAPL

EP Line-Up:

Guitars : Jeremy Perkins

Vocals : Barrie Butler

Drums : Dug Kawliss

Bass : Corey Thomas

Featuring guest drummer :

Simon McKay (The Agonist ) on Track 3

Music & Lyrics WYKAN / S O W I L O A R T S 2019 ©

Live Line-Up:
Drums: Dug Kawliss
Vocals: Barrie Butler
Guitars: J Harley Perkins
Bass: Corey Thomas

“an impressive debut, with enough hooks to catch ears wherever it gets play. So grab yourself a copy, turn it up, and consume some mean doom.” – The Burning Beard (Review – Solace EP 2018)

“A strange and bewildering piece of psychedelic doom metal, inspired by both old school doom and black metal, this debut by Canadian act Wykan is certainly something special. ” – Merchants of Air (Review – Solace EP 2018)

“Montreal riff metallers Wykan make their debut April 13 with the SolaceEP. It is not intended for background listening. Even at three tracks/24 minutes, it’s not the kind of thing you “just put on” while you’re picking up around the house or working or whatever you might be doing. It demands attention and demands it early.” – The Obelisk (Review – Solace EP 2018)

““The Gathering” is an undeniably intense song that passes through changing shades of mystery, tension, torment, and gloom. The stage is set through a slow, reverberating guitar melody, whose ringing tones create a mystical aura, and by a solemn, heavy riff that itself has an otherworldly cast. The increasingly acrobatic drumming and the vibrancy of the throbbing bass drive the energy of the song higher, as does the swirling lead, which creates a feeling of growing disquiet and pain, made even more distraught by the vocal combination of acidic rasping shrieks and harsh roars.” – No Clean Singing (Review – Solace EP 2018)

“Impressively eclectic, undefined by any one genre, with a healthy disregard for boundaries, ‘Solace’ could easily be called a cutting-edge production, traversing many genres and perceived barriers, within metal. Less of an EP to enjoy and kick back with and more one to concentrate your thoughts on, perhaps, but otherwise, it’s intelligently thought provocative, with touches of genius.” – Jenny Tate’s Blog (Review – Solace EP 2018)

L-R – Tom Kawliss = Drums, Barrie Butler = Vocals, J Harley Perkins = Guitars, Corey Thomas = Bass

Photo Credit Jeremy Perkins (Sowilo Arts)

Founded in 2017 by guitarist Jeremy Perkins, the project plays a blend of Psychedelic Doom / Heavy Blues / Stoner Rock and Black Metal in the classic format of bass, drums, and guitar. Their experimental and massive sounding music is best described as Pink Floyd meeting Black Sabbath meeting Mayhem for those who have never heard the band.

In just under 8 months of the band being founded, WYKAN unleashed their debut EP “Solace” to the masses in April 2018. The EP delivered a heavy brew, blending a soup of atmospheric groove, spirits of heavy riffs and hot tubes overridden and pushed to the limits in a ceremonial manner. As they continue on their path of ceremonial heaviness, WYKAN returns in 2019 with their sophomore EP “Brigid: Of The Night” to follows the band’s plan of releasing an EP every six to ten months and keep fans on a ceremonial run of emotion and space.

“We want to give fans a trip for the mind, without barriers and hooks, just plain vibes and atmosphere. This next EP, overall, is more of the classic riffing which goes with each genre I touch and blend in each of the songs. As a thematic “Brigid: Of The Night” is about the Celtic Goddess known as Brigid. The whole EP’s thematic and three songs are a historical take on the cultural ceremonies & festivities in Ode to Brigid. Also one will find that the lyrics are based on the deities representation and relationship held strong between the Celtic life of pre-Christian Ireland and Brigid.” says Perkins.

The band’s line up for the EP features guest drummer Simon McKay of The Agonist rattling his talents on track #3 Reul-Iuil Bride (Star of Brigid) along WYKAN and EOHUM founder Jeremy Perkins on guitar, vocalist Barrie Butler (Eohum, ex-Tard), bassist Corey Thomas, best known for his own Jazz ensemble Backwater Township and drummer Dug Kawliss (ex-Tempete) who is on tracks #1 Imbolc (The Cleansing) and #2 Breo-Saighead (Triple Goddess).

“Brigid: Of The Night” EP is slated for release on June 7, 2019, and will be available on Bandcamp as a $1 EP or more Pay-What-You-Want download.

Welcome to the Wykan Cult Gathering and ceremony.

Track By Track explanation:

1. Imbolc (The Cleansing) (7:30) – Is about the poems written in scriptures about the Goddess and the beginning of spring ceremonies in celebration of the Goddess of fertility. This song is atmospheric and starts off as a very rock, very 1970’s bluesy sound and becomes slowly black-metalesque before having a deep death metal feel.

2. Breo-Saighead (Triple Goddess) (7:08) – This song speaks of the origin of Brigid and the representation of this deity amongst the Celtic pre-Christian peoples of Ireland. This song starts off very Stoner Rock, goes into some blacked doom and ends very Doomy, an ode to the Riff!

3. Reul-Iuil Bride (Star of Brigid) (5:20) – Is a description of how the festivities went as an ode to Brigid pre springs arrival and some details about her and her strengths and metaphorical representations for the people. This song is more of the blackened doom song of the album.

Shared Stage with: Frayle, Astral Witch, Ritual Master, Doom N Blue

Discography:
2019 – Brigid: Of The Night (EP)
2018 – Solace (EP)

0 EPK – Motive – Fight The World (2018) – Vinyl Release (2019)

April 28, 2019
by Asher
· EPKs · Motive

Motive – Fight The World (2018)

For fans of Carcass, Pantera, Metallica, Lamb of God, Slayer, Anthrax, Black Sabbath, Danzig, Havok, Warbringer, Exmortus

Digital Release Date: December 1, 2018

Vinyl Release Date: July 12, 2019

Vinyl Release: Label: Metal Devastation Records

Digital Release: Label: Self-Release

Digital Distribution: CD Baby

Social Media Links: Facebook | Instagram | Youtube

Sales Links: Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby

Vinyl Links: Metal Devastation

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“Motive, it’s not retro, same ol’ Thrash, they have their own thing” – Chase Becker from Warbringer/Exmortus

“Motive, it’s not retro, same ol’ Thrash, they have their own thing” – Chase Becker (Warbringer/Exmortus)

“Great tones all around, production totally fits with today’s big bands” Andrew Sample (Dirty Kings/Host of Nuclear Blast Podblast/ex-Century Media)

“Overall – Powerful doesn’t even begin to cut it. ‘Fight The World’ creates a solid impression of doing just that, with all guns blazing and a sniper ready, just to cover all angles. It’s monumentally thunderously aggressive, from start to finish. You wouldn’t want to screw with Motive, that’s for sure. Prepare to blow your own brains out, with sheer volume and power alone. A monster of an album.” – Jenny Tate – Rock Queen Reviews

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Album Title – “Fight The World”
Release Date:
Vinyl – July 12, 2019
Digital – December 1, 2018

Track Listing:
1. Thrash Priest (3:22)
2. One With The Water (3:25)
3. Boycott Your Boycott (3:04)
4. Evil In The Devil (4:51)
5. Grass Ain’t Greener (3:40)
6. An Act of God (3:00)
7. Goodbye Again (4:10)
8. Digital Slave (3:45)
9. Fight The World (3:32)
10. Headstones and Pictures (4:27)
Album Length: 37:21

Album Credits:
All songs written and arranged by by Steven Buschart ASCAP
“Fight the World” produced by Steven Buschart, Mike Niggl, and Tommy Gibbons
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Tommy Gibbons
Album Art by Diablo Macabre, Diego Garza

Members on Studio Album:
Mike Niggl – Lead Vocals
Steven Buschart Guitar/Vocals
Julius Secody – Bass
Zack Sewell – Drums

Members of Touring/Current lineup:
Mike Niggl – Lead Vocals
Steven Buschart Guitar/Vocals
Wyatt Henderson – Drums

Discography:
2000 – Damned If You Do, Dead If You Don’t
2001 – 4 song E.P.
2003 – Worn Down Dream
2005 – Rock N Roll Terrorist
2008 – Demo
2012 – I Am Today
2018 – Fight the World (CD and Digital)
2019 – Fight the World (Vinyl)

Shared the stage with:
Warbringer, Exmortus, Havok, Pissing Razors, Dirkschneider, Sacred Reich, Death Angel, Vio-Lence, Sworn Enemy, Six Feet Under, Amon Amarth, Anthrax, Arch Enemy, Behemoth, Testament, Suicidal Tendencies, Machine Head, Overkill, Origin, Flotsam and Jetsam, Deicide, Morbid Angel, Nile, Kreator, Soulfly, Milwaukee Metal Fest, November to Dismember, Metal Devastation Fest, and they have also played in 27 states in the USA. 25 dates are booked/played in 2019 so far… \m/

Endorsed by:
Wyatt Henderson – Drums – Excel Drumsticks, TRX Cymbals, Cosmic Ears

Motive was formed in June of 1999. Guitarist Steven Buschart has kept the band alive through thick and thin, and with this new line-up, they are delivering songs full of modern tones and crushing riffs. Mike Niggl has taken over the lead vocals from Steve. His performance is pro, strong, and heavy. Motive Steve is on Guitar and Backup vocals and Wyatt Henderson is on drums. Wyatt has brought some youth and fresh blood to the group. The band is tight and performs with a precise attack.

“Fight The World” is Motive’s new album, released December 1st, 2018. It’s available worldwide from all the usual online platforms, plus MetalDevastation.com, CDBaby.com, Motiveaz.bandcamp.com, Rock Stakk Records, and directly from the band.

The band comments about the release:

“It’s a driving, thrashing, metal assault that never dips in energy. There are layers and shapes, but it always HITS! Once you are locked in, it just gets better!”

Motive has also just signed a deal with Metal Devastation Records/Metal Devastation.com to release “Fight The World” on vinyl on July 12, 2019. You can get also get the new CD from Metal Devastation right now. Motive will be touring the USA all year, with multiple shows booked for summer 2019. Motive will “Fight The World” till all of you see.

0 EPK – Gorlvsh – Wait For Me (single) (2019)

April 28, 2019
by Asher
· EPKs · Gorlvsh

Gorlvsh – Wait For Me (single) (2019)

Off Upcoming Debut Album “New City Vibe”

For fans of Converge, DFA1979, Lightning Bolt

Single Release Date: April 19, 2019

Label: Self-Release (seeking label representation)

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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

“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

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[Download Album Lyrics]

Album Title: New City Vibe
Release Date: TBA
Label: TBA

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

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)

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 2019, they will release their first full length album “New City Vibe”. Currently the band’s debut single “Wait For Me” is out now and available Bandcamp along with their 2017 split EP with Offset.

0 EPK – Ghoulunatics – Move Along (single) (2019)

April 24, 2019
by Asher
· EPKs · Ghoulunatics

Ghoulunatics – Move Along (single) (2019)

For fans of Entombed, Slayer, Cancer Bats

Release Date: April 26, 2019

Distribution: Distrokid

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

Social Media: Ghoulunatics.net | Facebook | Instagram

Sales Links: Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | Spotify | Google Play

Download Promotional Band Photo | Download Single Cover | Download Single Lyrics

Show Dates:
April 26 – Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, QC – L’Hotel 54 w/ Gutter Demons
June 8 – Rouyn, QC – Scène Évolu-Son w/ Saccage and I, Apokalypse
August 9 – Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, QC – Grind Your Mind Open Air XI

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[Download Single Lyrics]

Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid
Release Date: April 26, 2019
Single Title: Move Along (single)

Track Listing:
1. Move Along (2:56)

Single Credits:
• All songs performed by: Ghoulunatics
• All songs written by: Ghoulunatics
• Produced by: Ghoulunatiucs and Pat Knupp
• Mixed by: Pat Knupp
• Mastered by: Kevin Jardine
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Band Line Up:
Patrick Mireault – Vocals
Pat Gordon – Guitar
Francis Dubois – Guitar
Gary Lyons – Bass
Brian Craig – Drums

Discography:
2019 – Move Along ! Single + Video
2008 – The beast of…. Best of Compilation
2006 – Cryogenie Album
2005 – Blood Curdling Years, double DVD
2004 – Sabacthany Album
2004 – It’s a ive! Live album
2001 – King of the Undead Album
1998 – Carving into You Album
1995 – Mystralengine Album (reissued in 2000 by GWN records and 2002 by Galy records)

Shared Stage with:
Lamb of God, Anthrax, Sick Of it All, SOD, Grim Skunk, Cryptopsy, Despised Icon and more!

Tours and Festivals:
2017 – Pirate fest – Montreal, QC
2017 – Verdun’Art – Verdun, QC
2017 – La Grande Guignolee Underground, Montreal, QC
2016 – Amnesia Rockfest – Montebello, QC
2014 – FME, Rouyn, QC
2013 – Amnesia Rockfest – Montebello, QC
2006 – Europeen tour, France, 13 shows
2004 – Europeen tour, Germany, 10 shows

Past Features:
2004 – Cover of Le VOIR (montreal’s largest weekly alternative newspaper)
2001 – MIMI Award Best Album

Artist Endorsements:
Spector Basses
Peavey Bass Cabs
SONOR
Zildjian
Remo
Vic Firth

L-R – Francis Dubois (guitar), Pat Gordon (guitar), Patrick Mireault (vocals), Gary Lyons (bass), Brian Craig (drums)
Photo by Benoit Nantel

The Montreal based band Ghoulunatics made its name thanks to their very energetic stage presence and its own artistic signature and composition methods, resulting in a unique musical footprint that distinguishes them from the masses.

From 1994 to 2008, Ghoulunatics traveled all over Quebec and Ontario relentlessly, always putting the pedal to the metal. They made their mark on the Quebec and Canadian metal and hardcore scenes, but also garnered attention abroad. In 2004, Ghoulunatics toured Germany for the album Sabacthany. In 2006, with the release of Cryogenie, they rocked France after being signed to the label Enraged Productions, home of well-known French bands like Tagada Jones and Lofofora, etc. After 15 years of Rotten Roll, Ghoulunatics split amicably in 2008, ending with a sold-out show at Foufounes Electriques in Montreal. The group came out of retirement in 2010 to headline a food drive event. They hit the stage again in 2012 for a show at Club Soda, and have since been playing 2-3 times a year since then for special events or festivals.

2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the band as well as the return of Ghoulunatics! The group is currently working on new music for the first time since Cryogenics (2006) and will launch a single with the hopes of releasing an EP during the course of the year. Watch out! The ghouls are back!!

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