Category: EPKs

0 EPK – Tanagra – Meridiem (2019)

February 26, 2019
by Asher
· EPKs · Tanagra

Tanagra – Meridiem (2019)

For fans of Caladan Brood, Blind Guardian, I.Q., Iced Earth, Visigoth

Release Date: April 26, 2019

Label: Self-Release

Distribution: CD Baby

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

Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Sales Links: Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | Spotify | CD Baby

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“Progressive Metal fans, rest assured that your 2019 is in good hands as Prog quintet TANAGRA unleashes “Meridiem”. Filled with vibrant melodies, this seven-track record will take you to a breathtaking journey through an eargasmic musical psychedelic.“ – Metal Temple

“Meridiem is another jewel in the trunk of America’s continually-burgeoning power metal scene… Tanagra is something to be loved by music fans, cherished by power metal fans and salivated over by fans of progressive metal.” – Last Rites

“I’m thoroughly impressed with this sophomore. It’s a complete transformation of this band into a wholly new form and they’ve earned every single little bit of it.” – Toilet ov Hell

“Tanagra’s Meridiem will likely please and intrigue fans of American progressive power metal, thanks to the band’s ambitious and lightly complex songwriting.” – Danger Dog Reviews

“There’s an ethereal, otherworldly feel in parts of Tanagra’s compositions that gives the music real presence, and the epic nature of the material will raise the hairs on the back of your neck a fair few times if you allow yourself to become fully immersed in the grandeur of it all. Highly recommended!” – Sentinel Daily

““Meridiem,” the title track is a soaring anthem that ventures this way and that. Ensuring the listener is hooked and enchanted throughout.” – The Median Man

“The guitar work never lets up whether it’s the awesome riffs, the solos, or the harmonized leads, these guys are good… This band knows how to tell a story in a song.” – The Elitist Metalhead (2015 – None of This is Real)

“One of 2015’s big surprises in power metal and definitely one of the best independent releases of the year.” – The Metal Observer (2015 – None of This is Real)

“The album is chock full of catchy riffs, singalong choruses and awe-inspiring shredding… Riffs and vocal hooks flow seamlessly together.” – Metal Bandcamp (2015 – None of This is Real)

“Tanagra is definitely in the right path to become a respected act in the fantasy-themed Power Metal genre” – The Metal Crypt (2015 – None of This is Real)
“…confident vocals which soar like big fucking neon birds.” – Hollywood Metal (2015 – None of This is Real)

“Full of fun and driving riffs, rich melodies, and triumphant vocals…” – Dead Rhetoric (2015 – None of This is Real)

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Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Release Date: April 26, 2019
Album Title: Meridiem

Track Listing of Album:
1. Meridiem (11:35)
2. Sydria (4:01)
3. Etheric Alchemy (8:49)
4. Silent Chamber (7:52)
5. Hidden Hand (10:14)
6. Across the Ancient Desert (7:39)
7. Witness (14:19)
Album Length: 1:04:31

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Tanagra
• All songs written by: Tanagra
• Produced by: Sacha Müller
• Mixed by: Sacha Müller
• Mastered by: Kris Crummett at Interlace Studio
• Album Artwork by: Gary Tonge
• Additional Arrangements By: Sacha Müller
• Orchestral Arrangements on Tracks 1 and 7 By: Jefferey Rondeau
• Piano Solo on Track 1 By: Gil Assayas
• Guest Vocals on Track 6 By: Jake Rogers
• Cello on Tracks 1, 4, and 7 By: Skip VonKuske
• Viola on Track 4 By: Kyleen King
• Member of ASCAP

Album and Live Band Line Up:
Steven Soderberg: Lead and Rhythm Guitars
Christopher Stewart: Drums and Percussion
Tom Socia: Lead and Backing Vocals
Josh Kay: Lead and Rhythm Guitars
Erich Ulmer: Bass Guitar

Discography:
2019 – Meridiem
2015 – None of This is Real

Shared Stage with:
Primal Fear, Sanctuary, Blaze Bayley, Visigoth, Spellcaster, Judicator, Excruciator, Skeletor, Aethyrium, Last Empire, Revolution Overdue

L-R: Steven Soderberg: Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Christopher Stewart: Drums and Percussion, Tom Socia: Lead and Backing Vocals, Josh Kay: Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Erich Ulmer: Bass Guitar

Photo Credit: Kara Pesznecker Reavis

SHORT BIO:

Formed out of the love of science fiction, fantasy, and theatrical heavy metal storytelling, TANAGRA hit the Portland, USA metal scene in 2011 with epic, symphonic, progressive power metal with lyrical content about original fantasy/sci-fi settings, Magic: The Gathering, historical tales, and other nerdy themes.

In 2015, they released their debut album, None of This is Real, an energetic collection of American power metal showcasing their love for complex arrangements and lengthy songs which garnered critical acclaim from a multitude of publications around the world.

In the time following their debut release, the members found a deep love for progressive rock/metal and symphonic black metal, and in writing new material found ways to combine the sounds of bands like IQ, Anekdoten, Caladan Brood, and Borknagar into their existing American power metal framework.

In 2016, TANAGRA entered the studio with the fruits of their labors to begin recording their ambitious second album, titled Meridiem, slated for global release April 26, 2019.

LONG BIO:

Formed out of the love of science fiction, fantasy, and theatrical heavy metal storytelling, TANAGRA hit the Portland, USA metal scene in 2011 and alongside bands like Spellcaster, Excruciator, and Ritual Healing, helped foster a heavy/power metal scene in a city obsessed with black and doom metal. In 2015, after releasing their debut album, None of This is Real, an energetic collection of American power metal showcasing their love for complex arrangements and lengthy songs, they garnered critical acclaim from a multitude of publications around the world and began their rise by opening for acclaimed bands such as Visigoth, Primal Fear, Sanctuary, Vicious Rumors, Judicator, and Blaze Bayley.

In the time following their debut release, the members found a deep love for progressive rock/metal and symphonic black metal. In writing new material, TANAGRA found ways to combine the sounds of bands like IQ, Anekdoten, Caladan Brood, and Borknagar into their existing American power metal framework, further solidifying the band’s distinctive brand of somber, cinematic prog metal. A culling of straight-forward riffing and songwriting gave way to complex yet compelling rhythms interwoven with vibrant vocal arrangements, transcendent soloing, and varying instrumental textures in a lush harmonic landscape.

In 2016, TANAGRA entered the studio with the fruits of their labors to begin recording their ambitious second album, titled Meridiem. Hunkered down across four studios for close to three years, joined by guest musicians on piano, cello, and viola, they refined and crafted their seven compositions to perfection with every minute of studio time spent adding more and more layers of depth, emotion, harmony, and complexity.

Meridiem will be released to the world on April 26, 2019, both physically and digitally, available from most distribution sites like Spotify, Bandcamp, and iTunes.

0 EPK – Misshapen – Transcendence (2019)

January 20, 2019
by Asher
· EPKs · Misshapen

Misshapen – Transcendence (2019)

For fans of Obliviscaris, Beyond Creation, Children of Bodom

Release Date: February 8, 2019

Label: Self-Release

Distribution: Distrokid

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

Social Media: Facebook | Instagram

Sales Links: Bandcamp | Spotify | iTunes

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“A lot of really cool stuff comes from Canada. Poutine, Tim Hortons, the REAL A&W, mountains, moose, and lots of really sick metal bands. Some of my favorite metal bands are actually Canadian: Archspire, Beyond Creation, Beneath the Massacre, and Gorguts to name a few. Hailing from Ottawa, Ontario, Misshapen continues with the trend of high-quality Canadian metal in their brand new music video for the track “The Swarm” off of their upcoming EP Transcendence. This track features a really cool and unique blend of technical death metal, black metal, death metal, and melodic death metal. Really digging the vocals and the visuals in particular with this band. It is somewhat reminiscent of my favorite years in Dimmu Borgir’s sound.” – GearGods

“MISSHAPEN have created a powerful set of five tracks. They’re fast, melodic, technical, layered and heavy. It’s like if you took the melody and atmosphere from AETHEREUS’s “Absentia” and mixed it with the riffage of VALE OF PNATH’s “The Prodigal Empire”. That’s MISSHAPEN’s “Transcendence”. I look forward to a full-length.” – Metal Temple

“The debut five-track EP Transcendence by Ottawa, Canada’s Misshapen, is worth adding to your collection of music that will get you hyped. There is no shortage of energy and blast beats to help revitalize your soul with this blend of death metal, technical metal, and black metal. The melodic riffs and solos are almost enchanting while the vocals are ferocious.” – The Music Below

“Blending death and black metal with technical and symphonic stuff, Canada’s Misshapenknow what they’re doing.” – Loud Unity

“Their melodic death metal is certainly rooted in the mainstays of the genre, but Misshapen are more on the technical side of the spectrum, making this is little less “catchy” that what one would expect, but potentially more interesting to musicians. They put a lot of emphasis on the melodic aspect of their music, mostly highlighted by quite a bit of clean, melodic vocals while still remaining heavy enough to keep things on the right side of the fence.” – The Metal Crypt

“a very great sounding melodic, technical and symphonic mixture of black and death metal and if you are a fan of those musical genres, you should check out this band. ” – A Different Shade of Black Metal Zine

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Track Listing:
1. The Pressures Of Time Pt.1 (1:38)
2. The Pressures Of Time Pt.2 (5:19)
3. The Swarm (4:58)
4. Strong Man’s Will (3:51)
5. Transcendence (5:58)
EP Length: 21:45

EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Misshapen
• All songs written by: Misshapen
• Produced by: Jonathan Lefrançois-Leduc
• Mixed by: Jonathan Lefrançois-Leduc
• Mastered by: Jonathan Lefrançois-Leduc
• Album Artwork by: Caio Caldas (CadiesArt)

EP Recording Band Line Up:
Lana Andrews – Vocals
Mitch Dimitriadis – Guitars/Vocals
Adam Semler – Guitars/Bass/Vocals
Nick Rodgers – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Lana Andrews – Vocals
Mitch Dimitriadis – Guitars/Vocals
Adam Semler – Guitars/Vocals
Nick Rodgers – Drums
Ben Bertand – Bass

Shared Stage with: Revocation, Rivers of Nihil, Beyond Creation, First Fragment, Vesperia, Allegaeon, Ne Obliviscaris, Persefone, Widowmaker, The Last 10 Seconds Of Life, Pyrexia, Internal Bleeding, Arsis, Within Destruction

Tour and Festivals:
2018 – Bloodletting Tour – Ottawa, ON
2017 – The Chronic Slaughter Tour – Ottawa, ON
2017 – ‘Urn’ North American Tour – Ottawa, ON

Live Line Up: Adam Semler: Guitars / Vocals, Lana Andrews: Vocals, Nick Rodgers: Drums, Mitch Dimitriadis: Guitars / Vocals, Ben Bertrand: Bass
Photo by: Jessy Dwyer from DwyerJPhotography

Hailing from Ottawa, Canada, Misshapen are a diverse and melodic metal band blending elements of death metal, technical metal, and black metal. Their debut EP ‘Transcendence’ was released earlier this year February 8, 2019.

Capturing the attention of audiences since 2016, Misshapen seeps melodies with harsh vocals, further ignited with technical riffs and meaningful lyrics. ‘The Swarm’ is the most ferocious track on the EP and would be recommended to fans of Ne Obliviscaris, Children of Bodom, At the Gates, and Dimmu Borgir.

‘Transcendence’ an adventurous, dark and distinct five-track EP that brilliantly showcases the band’s influences while synchronizing and utilizing each member’s special ability as a musician.

0 EPK – Red Cain – Kindred: Act 1 (2019)

January 20, 2019
by Asher
· EPKs · Red Cain

Red Cain – Kindred: Act 1 (2019)

For fans of Kamelot, Symphony X, Alter Bridge, Tesseract

Release Date: March 1, 2019

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Highlight: #1 – The National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 (Earshot)

Highlight: #6 – The National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 (Earshot)

“Overall, this was a very original album. I find it very difficult to locate a counterpart for RED CAIN, as they have clearly created their own sound in the genre. What we have here is a two headed beast of sad and melancholy music on one side and angry and raging music on the other. The two combine somewhere in the middle with flair for the dramatic and impassioned vocals. This is definitely worth your time if you are looking for something off the beaten path.” – Metal Temple

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

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

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

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

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

Highlight: #9 – RED CAIN – Canadian National Loud Chart – (Earshot) – Nov 15, 2016 (2016 S/T EP)

“With a lot of buzz surrounding the new recording, the local scene is soon going to start seeing this group all over local venues.” – PureGrainAudio (2016 S/T EP)

“Red Cain comes at you with a head-banging force. The impact when you hear the song Guillotine will be leaving you wanting to hear more!” – CFMU 93.3 FM – Master Radio (Hamilton, ON) (2016 S/T EP)

“What works best for Red Cain are those spots in between the sheer intensity of what’s on display – a proper dynamic understanding of quieter introspection, something that makes Opeth and Steven Wilson so brilliant. At 24 minutes and change, Red Cain are on the right path, sure to drum up significant interest as the band deliver songs that contain hooks while pushing boundaries – always the best game plan for long-term appeal in this genre.” – Dead Rhetoric (2016 S/T EP)

“A strong new band in the progressive metal genre, performed with ardor and passion! ” – Lords of Metal

“Red Cain have the songs and are worthy of your time if you are seeking a new symphonic metal band.” – Get Ready To Rock

“it is powerful stuff waiting for ye that risks to blast the socks off your feet.” – Rock Music Raider

“Red Cain is another great metal band from Canada. These guys represent the progression of power and melodic heavy metal. They mix power metal sounds from around the world like Symphony X, Evergrey, Dream Theater and Kamelot and mix in a modern metal sound. ” The Dirty Room

“The songs are well-written and structured with some pretty cool ideas that to me sound like an interesting way to blend Gothic and Progressive Metal. So, don’t be afraid to like something with the word ‘Gothic’ on it, and be aware that RED CAIN already raised the expectations for their debut EP. They will definitely be on my radar.” – Metal Kaoz (2016 S/T EP)

“Melodic and full of creative, unforgettable moments… All the songs on this album are so well written and lyrically deep and powerful.” – Metal Nexus (2016 S/T EP)

“an eclectic mix of metals sub-genres. From progressive, cinematic, symphony along with a touch of Goth. Red Cain have produced a superb CD…They’re a band well worth supporting.” – All About The Rock (2016 S/T EP)

“On their debut EP, Red Cain establish themselves, not only as a promising act within their musical category, but one capable of bringing in new ideas to freshen the palate of their genre.” – Musicology (2016 S/T EP)

Track Listing:
1. Snakebouquet (6:07)
2. Midnight Sarabande (5:26) (guest guitar from Tyler Corbett)
3. Zero (6:22)
4. Blood & Gold (4:32)
5. Juliet (5:03) (guest vocals Daniel Louden of Benevolent Like Quietus)
6. All Is Violence (5:40)
7. Wing of The Crow (6:00) (guest vocals Kobra Paige of Kobra and The Lotus)
Album Length: 39:12

Album Credits:
Created and produced by Red Cain.
Recorded and engineered by Alan Sacha Laskow, Anthony Blaine, Tyler Corbett.
Mastered by Alan Sacha Laskow, Tyler Corbett.
Lyrics by Evgeniy Zayarny.
Additional lyrics and vocals by Rogan McAndrews (Midnight Sarabande).
Additional guitars and songwriting by Brendan Doll, Tyler Corbett.
Album artwork by Timur Khabirov and Evgeniy Zayarny.
Album Cover by Igor Zayarny.

Album Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Brendan Doll – Guitar
Noah Bockmuehl – Guitar
Rogan McAndrews – Bass
Taylor Gibson – Drums

Live Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Carlos Cruz – Guitar
Noah Bockmuehl – Guitar
Rogan McAndrews – Bass
Taylor Gibson – Drums

Born out of the emerging metal scene of Calgary, AB, RED CAIN is a modern melodic metal project with European roots. With intricate songwriting, a heavy yet melodic feel reminiscent of progressive acts, and eerie ambient elements, RED CAIN champion a fluid, dynamic, and unique musical style centered around telling dark, conceptual Faustian sagas and constructing those into an unforgettable live experience. Described by frontman Evgeniy Zayarny as wanting to bring back the “Devil’s music” mysticism all too often missing in modern metal acts, RED CAIN delivers flair, groove, and an intricate, lethal edge in their music. Listeners might well pick out elements reminiscent of such luminary acts as Kamelot, Symphony X, Tesseract, Draconian, Marilyn Manson, whipped into a venomous new shape. The current incarnation of the band is all of these influences mixed with a lot of vodka and Eastern European melancholy, shaken and stirred.

Unleashing their self-titled EP in 2016 to rave reviews, RED CAIN is returning in 2019 with their debut full length entitled “Kindred: Act I”. The album was produced by Sascha Laskow (Every Hour Kills, ex-Divinity) with the band at Perfect Filth Studios and also features vocalist Kobra Paige of Kobra and the Lotus on their single “Wing of The Crow”. Her work with Kobra and the Lotus needs no introduction, and when it came time to deliver the mighty yet intricate vocals for the Morrigan, the Celtic goddess of war on that track, she was their unanimous choice for the part.

The band has also already released two previous singles in 2018 “Snakebouquet” (music video here) and “Zero” (listen here)

“Kindred: Act 1” is due out March 1st, 2019 and available for pre-order here.

List of bands you have shared stage with:

Scythia, AfterEarth, Embers of Empires, Benevolent Like Quietus, Skymir, Satoru, Crimson Shadows, Vesperia, Caym, Tekhnotron, Loremaster, Seven Deadly Grins, Burning Effigy, SAMSARA

0 EPK – Helevorn – Aamamata (LP) (2019)

January 12, 2019
by Asher
· EPKs · Helevorn

EPK – Helevorn – Aamamata (LP) (2019)

For fans of Draconian, Swallow The Sun, Paradise Lost

Release Date: January 23, 2019

Label: Solitude Productions/BadMoodMan Music

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

Sales links: Bandcamp | Solitude Prdo/BadMoodMan (RU)

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Shadows of The North Canada Tour 2019 w/ Majestic Downfall, Helevorn
May 8 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub
May 9 – Nanaimo, BC – The Cambie
May 10 – Vancouver, BC – Astoria Hastings
May 11 – Kelowna, BC – Munnin’s Post
May 12 – Lethbridge, AB – The Slice
May 13 – Regina, SK – The Exchange
May 14 – Winnipeg, MB – The Park Theatre
May 16 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum
May 17 – Toronto, ON – Duffy’s Tavern
May 18 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf
May 19 – Quebec City, QC – L’Anti Bar
May 20 – Trois-Rivieres, QC – Tavern Royale
May 21 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar

“…Must be said that the Spaniards know how to deal with majestic pieces emotionally charged, that have nothing to envy what they can offer the leaders of this music (like Swallow the Sun or Draconian)…” – MetalShip (FRA – 9,4/10)

“”Aamamata is an experience that oozes with desolation and gloom, yet still provides that slightly uplifting feeling at the end of the day. Bone-crushing riffs that reverberate with emotion join up with some more introspective moments (see “Goodbye, Hope”) to bring in the contrast that bands like Daylight Dies and Novembers Doom have done so well, yet the structuring of both gives Helevorn a little wiggle room to reach for their own sweet spot. ” – Dead Rhetoric

“over the ensuing best part of an hour Helevorn gives a bravura performance, pulling every stop out of the doom/death bag of tricks to present one of the most sonically and emotionally exhaustive albums I’ve encountered in quite some time…I’ve rarely heard such an album; an album where pure riffery can at once spark feelings of real desolation and upset, yet still manages to leave the listener feeling sadly uplifted.” – Sentinel Daily

“Without a doubt, this will be on my Top Ten when the year ends.” – Broken Tomb Magazine”

“this is a really good album that will be among my doom metal favorites of 2019… The down-to-earth themes along with the obvious passion and attention to detail makes Helevorn one of the best active bands in the genre today.” – DeathDoom.com

“Aamamata is an stunning bit of work (and certainly makes me want to check out their back-catalogue). Everything works so well and it’s a very confident and coherent piece – Helevorn have done well here.” – Soundscape Magazine

“a seductive and mature album” – Metal Integral”

“There are goosebumping moments” – Twilight Magazin

“Magnificent album, highly recommended for all lovers of the genre and with many hidden stories inside. Enjoy it!” – TNT Radio Rock

“A really good album worth to check during this cold and dark winter time.” – Voices From The Darkside

“Aamamata is a disc composed of a set of songs of extreme melancholy and pain with suffered melodies, constituting desolating environments, black and often distressing. Doom metal of high category that fans of names like My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost or Draconian should not miss.” – Via Nocturna

“Spanish doom metal legends Helevorn return, with a new opus and some seriously kick-ass music. “A Sail To Sanity,” is definitive doom, bringing some seriously charged riffs, and a powerful range of melody, the perfect opener.” – The Median Man

“Totally surrendered to its deeper, melancholy, elegant and sincere doom metal, the Balearics give us a work of art from its very cover to the last note of ‘La Sibil·la’. An album that pays tribute to the Mediterranean and everything that unites us, drawing bridges before a darker world. “- Goatia Media

“Aamamata is a bit more epic, more intense and it keeps the personality of the previous albums.” – Permafrost.today

Helevorn – Aamamata (LP) (2019)
Record Label and Distribution: Solitude Productions / BadMoodMan Music (RU)
Release Date: January 23, 2019

Track Listing:
1. A Sail To Sanity (5:25)
2. Goodbye, Hope (5:58)
3. Blackened Waves (5:26)
4. Aurora (7:24)
5. Forgotten Fields (5:44)
6. Nostrum Mare (Et deixo un pont de mar blava) (7:28)
7. Once Upon a War (5:55)
8. The Path to Puya (8:38)
9. La Sibil·la (5:05)
Album Length: (57:08)

Sales link: Bandcamp | Solitude Prdo/BadMoodMan (RU)

Album Credits:

All songs were written and performed by: Helevorn
(*except ‘Nostrum Mare’ by Miquel Martí i Pol and ‘Sibil·la’)
Produced and mixed by: Miquel A Riutort ‘Mega’
Mastered by: Jens Bogren at Fascination Studios (SE)
Album Artwork by: Gonzalo Aeneas.

Available on Bandcamp and Solitude Prdo/BadMoodMan (RU)

Album & Live Line Up:

Xavi Gil (Drums)

Will Adrift (Bass)

Sandro Vizcaino (Guitars)

Samuel Morales (Guitars)

Josep Brunet (Vocals)

Enrique Sierra (Keys)

L-R – Enrique Sierra (Keys), Josep Brunet (Vocals), Will Adrift (Bass), Sandro Vizcaino (Guitars), Samuel Morales (Guitars), Xavi Gil (Drums) | Photo credit:

SHORT BIO

Melancholic doom outfit Helevorn started in 1999 in Palma, Spain, and has been exhibiting their elegant and gloomy music around the world ever since.

They began their journey with a demo in 2000, “Prelude” that featured female vocals and followed the gothic doom formula. They were quickly accoladed by the press and they dove into writing, gigging and recording. In 2005 the first full length “Fragments” was released.

In 2006 they were asked to contribute to the Katatonia tribute “December Songs” and released the second studio album in 2009 “Forthcoming Displeasures”. This release saw their musical style evolve into a more intense and heavy sound, more forceful and deep. “Compassion Forlorn” was released in 2014; and was accompanied by a music video for “Burden Me”.

With more and more fans craving the somber tones and dreary vocals, Helevorn brought their dramatic intensity to many European festivals including Dutch Doom Days, Gothoom Open Air, Wave Gotik Treffen, and Madrid is the Dark Fest.

The fourth studio album “Aamamata” will be released on January 23, 2019.

LONG BIO

Melancholic doom outfit Helevorn started in 1999 in Palma, Spain, and has been exhibiting their elegant and gloomy music around the world ever since. They began their journey with a demo in 2000, “Prelude” that featured female vocals and followed the gothic doom formula. They were quickly accoladed by the press and they dove into writing, gigging and recording. In 2005 the first full length “Fragments” was released.

Touring extensively allowed them to bring dark and forlorn music all over Europe, and they were asked to contribute to the 2006 Katatonia tribute “December Songs”. The second studio album 2009’s “Forthcoming Displeasures” saw their musical style evolve into a more intense and heavy sound, more forceful and deep, and was acknowledged as the second best doom metal album of the year by Metalstorm.net.

“Compassion Forlorn” was released in 2014; eight tracks full of human decay from deepest sentiments, and continued evolution in the compositions and the band’s sound. The accompaniment of the “Burden Me” video release firmly anchored Helevorn’s place in the global doom scene. With more and more fans craving the somber tones and dreary vocals, Helevorn brought their dramatic intensity to many European festivals including Dutch Doom Days, Gothoom Open Air, Wave Gotik Treffen, and Madrid is the Dark Fest.

The current lineup, consisting of Samuel Morales (guitars), Josep Brunet (vocals), Xavi Gil (drums), Enrique Sierra (keyboards), Sandro Vizcaino (guitars) and Guillem Morey (bass) are primed to release the fourth album “Aamamata” on January 23, 2019.

“We know that we are not discovering something new, but it’s how it sounds the 90’s goth-doom metal in the present times. It should be received like a piece to reborn the scene and to relate music and the decadence of Humankind through the drama of the refugees, that constantly are dying trying to escape from the hell that Western Countries put to them. We think that fans will love the new album.”

Discography

Aamamata LP (Solitude Prod/BMM) (2019)
Compassion Forlorn (Solitude Prod/BMM) (2014)
“Forthcoming Displeasures” (BadMoodMan Music) (2010)
“Fragments” (Goi Music) (2005)
“Prelude” (Demo) (2001)

Shared the stage with:
Katatonia, Draconian, Tiamat, Ahab, Moonspell, Swallow the Sun, Saturnus, etc.

Festivals & Tours

Full Metal Holidays/ Wacken (2018)
Gothoom Open Air Festival w/Rotting Christ, Slovakia
(2016)
Madrid is the Dark Fest IV – w/Samael, Ahab… (2016)
Tour supporting Saturnus over Europe (2015)
Supporting Draconian (London 2015)
Doom/Rotten/Death Festival (Berlin 2015)
Metal Over Malta Festival (Malta 2015)
Supporting Moonspell (Barcelona 2011)
Dutch Doom Days X edition (NL, 2011)
Wave Gotik Treffen (GER, 2011)
Devilstone Open Air (LT, 2010)
Madrid is the Dark Fest I (SP, 2009)
Dutch Doom Days VI (NL, 2007)
Supporting Swallow the Sun (Spanish and Portuguese Tour 2007)

0 EPK – Oculum Dei – Dreams of Desire and Torment (LP) (2019)

January 3, 2019
by Asher
· EPKs · Oculum Dei

EPK – Oculum Dei – Dreams of Desire and Torment (LP) (2019)

For fans of Dark Funeral, Behemoth, Belphegor, Carach Angren, Emperor, Mayhem, Immortal

Release Date: February 22, 2019

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“their sheer terror-laden blend of modernist Blackened Death Metal is sure to strike a chord with many…. a great job all round and a victorious rise to power for Oculum Dei’s debut appearance.” – Gore Crazy

Oculum Dei – Dreams of Desire and Torment (LP) (2018) *DEBUT
Release Date: February 22, 2019
Distribution: Distrokid
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Track Listing:
1. Pandemic (1:22)
2. Involuntary Pandemic (4:05)
3. Ghost In The Corridors 6:44)
4. Kingdom Of Hell (8:40)
5. Dreams Of Desire And Torment (6:44)
6. A Cold Winters Plight (5:12)
7. Blinded By Gods (3:50)
8. A Mist Of Heaven Inside Of Hell (8:43)
Album Length: 45:23

Album Credits:

• All songs were written, produced, and performed by Oculum Dei
• Mixed and mastered by Cole Millward of Giant Spoon Productions
• Album artwork by and design by Mark De Gruchy of Landmine Design
• Photography by Kenny Kivett

Album Band Line Up:
Tenebris (Bass, Drum And Key Programming)
Camalus (Guitars)

Zebulv (Guitars And Vocals)

L-R = Zebulv (guitars and vocals), Camalus (guitars), Tenebris – (bass, drum and key programming) | Photo By Kenny Kivett
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SHORT BIO

Hailing from the ashes of Charlotte, USA’s darker side comes forth the blackened death metal trio, Oculum Dei. Mixing different elements and influences of black metal the band is set to bring forth a horde of darkness and set the listeners into a realm of deep, chaotic experiences.

Formed in 2016 as a studio project, Tenebris (bass/drum and keys programming) was looking to spread filth with a black metal project and quickly recruited Camalus (guitar) and Zebulv (vocals/guitar) to join the fray. Located in the Bible Belt of the southern USA the goal was to take influences from Emperor, Behemoth and Dark Funeral and push this eclectic unholy blasphemy as far as it would go.

A team effort behind all the songwriting, Oculum Dei has been working on their first album for almost three years and now the dark demonic war chants of ‘Dreams of Desire and Torment’ are ready to be unleashed on February 22, 2019.

LONG BIO

Not content to remain as a studio project, the trio started playing live gigs locally and have shared the stage with Carach Angren, Wolfheart and Mors Principum Est. Clad in corpse paint with an elaborate and continuously evolving stage show, Oculum Dei has heavily invested into their extreme visionary madness.

The name of the band was inspired by the first song that was written by the band, ‘Blinded by the Gods’ and staying true to the genres of both black and death metal, it’s a haunting, aggressive band, in your face and extremely violent.

“We’d describe it as a dark, intense, chaotic hellcoaster through a fog-ridden forest straight into the fires of hell where you are left to battle yourself until life leaves your corpse and your spirit evaporates and leave you wanting more”

Discography:

Oculum Dei – Dreams of Desire and Torment (LP) (2018) *DEBUT

Shared the stage with:
Carach Angren , Wolfheart And Mors Principle

0 EPK – Backstabber – Conspiracy Theorist – LP (2019)

December 18, 2018
by Asher
· Backstabber · EPKs

Backstabber – Conspiracy Theorist – LP (2019)

For fans of Kataklysm, Hypocrisy, Decapitated, Deicide, At The Gates

Release Date: February 15, 2019

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

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“Powered by drumwork that resembles a ferocious mix of machine-gun and mortar fire, Backstabber mount the attack with flurries of vicious, seething riffery and nail-gunning jab-fests, with the lyrics voiced in heartless, imperious roars. The devastation is pushed to further heights of frenzy with a shrill, eerily spiraling solo, and concludes with a hint of off-planet mystery.” – No Clean Singing

“Fast, frantic, politically minded and heavy” – Exclaim!

“Backstabber’s death metal is more of the modern variety (in a good way) with a very clean yet brutal sound and speed aplenty. The playing is insanely tight at times and it’s often hard to believe that this is only the first album of a relatively young band, their first demo having been released in 2016. Some passages are a little on the thrash side but for the most part, this is heavy, pounding, fast death metal driven by a drummer who is really asking for a speeding ticket. ” – 4/5 – The Metal Crypt

“The songs are heavy, and the death and thrash influences make for some fairly easy to get into head bobbing as each track progresses… Conspiracy Theorist is a solid beginning for Backstabber… Solid for those that want some new, well-rounded death metal.” – Dead Rhetoric

“Backstabber’s Conspiracy Theorist is a self-released album that makes one wonder how they haven’t been signed to any label yet… Backstabber have on their hands the first essential death metal release of 2019.” – 4/5 – Heavy Music HQ

“It may be early in the year, but this is easily one of the best death metal releases of the year. Backstabber show off that bands can have that Hypocrisy style, without blatantly ripping off the band. The songs are incredibly well written, alongside the inclusion of different speeches and other famous public speaking that’s mixed in before, after and even in the middle of some of the songs. The mixing is great and if you’re a death metal fan of any caliber, this is an album that should definitely be included in your collection. ” – Five Magics Music

“BACKSTABBER deliver aggressively systematic silver lining lacerations of rip-roaring screams of vengefully vicious old-school Death ‘N’ Thrash Metal professionalism – simply put – recommended.” – Metal-Temple

“Conspiracy Theorist has a real face crushing, devastatingly great death/thrash metal feel to it…” – Crannk

“This album is hard as nails. They do not care for making the music too melodic. It is hard-driving, grooving-thrashing pounding metal. The vocals are super aggressive and abrasive on the ears. The guitars, bass and drums work in marching unison with the purpose of making you form a moshpit or to jump into one or to make you think that you are going to bench press 500 pounds today and do 100 pull-ups at the gym… No melodic singing. No sweet whispers in your ears, just aggro-angry metal to rile you up even more about politics, the government and the extraterrestrials.” – Metal Bulletin Zine

““Conspiracy Theorist” is a very refreshing listen, I’ve no favourite track, each stands solidly alone on its own individual merits, and should appeal to fans of the likes of Kataklysm, Hypocrisy, Decapitated, Deicide, and At The Gates.” – The Metal Wanderlust

Backstabber – Conspiracy Theorist – LP (2018)

Label and Distribution: Independent
Release Date: February 15, 2019

Track Listing:
1. Inaugural Address (1:18)
2. Whistle Blower (2:46)
3. No Privacy (3:35)
4. Subterranean (3:26)
5. Ink Spill (3:19)
6. The Hum (1:55)
7. My Disclosure (3:32)
8. Geo Engineering (3:37)
9. Banksters (4:06)
10. Conspiracy Theorist (4:50)
Album Length: 32:28

Sales link: Bandcamp | Spotify | Itunes

Album Credits:

All were written and performed by Backstabber
Produced by: Christian M. Theriault
Mixed by: Francis C. Beaulieu
Mastered by: Yannick St-Amand
Album Artwork by: Marie-Jeanne Lemieux

Album Band Line Up:

Christian M. Theriault (Guitars & Vocals)
Eric Seguin (Bass)
Patrick Gagne (Drums)

Live Band Line Up:
Christian M. Theriault (Lead guitar & Vocals)
Eric Seguin (Bass & Back Vocals)
Patrick Gagne (Drums)
Sebastien M. Theriault (Rhythm guitar (Festivals and local shows))

L-R – Patrick Gagné (Drums), Christian M. Thériault (Guitars & Vocals), Éric Séguin (Bass & Back Vocals) | Photo credit: Jean-François Girard

SHORT BIO:

Starting with themes and gradually adding riffs, drums, bass and finally vocals, they pride themselves on complimenting their compositions with energetic and interactive live shows, the entire reason for them writing their songs.

Eager to bring raw and fierce metal to the ears of listeners, Backstabber has recorded their first full-length set to be released on February 15, 2019.

LONG BIO:

Hailing from Rouyn-Noranda in northern Quebec, Canada, Backstabber is a formidable death/thrash metal trio inspired by conspiracies, new technologies, philosophy and history. Covering a vast number of themes throughout their music, Backstabber can be likened to a ‘loose cannon’ with no foreshadowing of what direction they will take next, musically and lyrically.Starting with themes and gradually building around adding guitars, drums, bass and finally vocals, they pride themselves on complimenting their compositions with energetic and interactive live shows, the entire reason for them writing their music.

“Backstabber’s music is meant to be groovy and entertaining. Our live shows consists of the most groovy and intense songs. Set-lists are designed to leave place for crowd entertaining, presentation of the band and thanks during songs to ensure that the show has a good pacing and mood.” says guitarist/vocalist Christian Mongrain Thériault.

Formed as a solo project in 2012 by Christian Mongrain Thériault (guitar/vocals, Ex.: Cryptik Howling, Depths of Hatred, Decrepity, Black Empire), Backstabber was quickly out on ice until 2015 following the addition of Étienne Leclerc (drums) and Sebastien Jean (bass). Backstabber then proceeded to record a 3 track demo entitled Revenge (Is a Meal Best Served Cold), released in January 2016 accompanied with a music video for the opening track “Negatron”. As Revenge came out, Leclerc and Jean were replaced by Patrick Gagné (drums, ex In Flames we Trust, Hécatombe) and Éric Séguin (bass). The newly formed trio went on to appear at the Ontario Death Fest IV later that year. In fall 2017, Backstabber recorded and released a single and a music video entitled “Subterranean”.

As of 2018, Backstabber has carved their place into the local scene playing Festival des Guitares du Monde en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Festival de Musique Émergente alongside Cattle Decapitation and Depths of Hatred along with sharing the stage with First Fragment, Ending Tyranny, Insurrection, Blinded by Faith, Aepoch and more. Eager to bring raw and fierce metal to the ears of listeners, Backstabber has recorded their first full-length set to be released on February 15, 2019.

Discography:

Conspiracy Theorist (LP) (February 19, 2019)
Subterranean (Single) (2017)
Revenge (Demo) (2016)

Shared the stage with:
Cattle Decapitation, Depths of Hatred, First Fragment, Unbreakable Hatred, Get The Shot, Ending Tyranny, Insurrection, Blinded by Faith, Aepoch, and AtaxiaLive Shows:
Black Empire and Legion of Decadence (2015)
Unbreakable Hatred, First Fragment, and Evil Prevails (2016)
Ending Tyranny, Ataxia, Ruptured Birth, and Aepoch (2016)
Misshapen, Projekt Gothenburg, and Whispers in the Maze (2017)
Get The Shot and Seismic (2017)
Archetype and Peronicus (2017)
Blinded by Faith, Insurrection, and Abitabyss (2017)
Insurrection and Ruptured Birth (2017)
Die Some More and Morbid Chaos (hommage à Sepultura) (2018)
Abitabyss, Archons, Evil Prevails, Black Empire, I Apocalypse, Seismic, Die Some More, Away To Die (2018)
Cattle Decapitation and Depths of Hatred (2018)
Abitabyss and Away to Die (2018)

0 EPK – Marc Durkee – Remain In Stasis (2019)

November 9, 2018
by Asher
· EPKs · Marc Durkee

Marc Durkee – Remain In Stasis (2019)

For fans of Katatonia, Anathema, Porcupine Tree, Cloudkicker

Album Title: Remain In Stasis
Release Date: January 18, 2019
Label: Self-Release

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

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“Remain In Stasis is a deeply personal rock record that winds its way through feelings of depression, introspection and eventually, triumph. It should be high on the list of anyone who’s enjoyed doom metal’s rise into the indie spotlight. Fans of progressive acts in particular, like Anathema, Katatonia, Opeth and Tool, will find much to appreciate in Durkee’s vocal and guitar melodies. The shuddering beat of “A Way to Escape” brings to mind A Perfect Circle, as well as prog-master Steven Wilson.” – Exclaim!

“this album is exceptional and was a great listening experience. I think there was a really good balance between the upbeat and energetic electric songs as well as some more melancholy and mood-shifting acoustic numbers. Marc Durkee created a wonderful thing with ‘Remain In Stasis’, and while I can hear the influences he made it his own. I would definitely look forward to the release of this one.” – Overdrive Music Mag

“With a handful of EP’s and LP’s out since 2013, he is a one-man band with a vision. A dark and depressing sound that is accessible to Metal and Rock fans alike. “Remain In Stasis” is his first full-length album and all tracks are performed, written, produced, and mixed by Marc. There is some great guitar work here, from heavy, riffing in songs like the opening track “The Dark Dimension” and later in “A Great Disdain” to the acoustic passages in “Not Without Sin” and “A Way To Escape”. Overall it’s a fairly mellow album with the heaviness spread out evenly throughout. ” – Maritime Metal

“Durkee’s approach is multi-faceted and has many sounds blended into his music. He would be great support for an Opeth, Steven Wilson or Katatonia tour….simply put he has broad horizons as an artist, and his music clearly reflects it. Let’s all do the guy a favor and not only grab his upcoming album, but also get his great music out there. 2019 has many solid releases lined up and “Remain In Stasis” should be there the whole time.” – Technical Music Review

“While an excellent artist might touch the heart and mind of their audience, only the truly exceptional can reach out and touch a person’s soul. This has been achieved by Marc Durkee in the release of ‘Remain in Stasis.’” – Reverend Rock, host of Too Metal For Church on Hard Rock Hell Radio

“What a talented individual Marc Durkee is and Remain in Stasis is an album he can be very proud of. Filled with all manner of interesting soundscapes and complexities that showcase an impressive ear for song composition.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head Banging Life

“Remain In Stasis has a stunning melancholic vibe and it’s an album that will give you goosebumps. The music is absolutely crushing, with a perfect balance between heaviness and melody, and the vocals are brimming with colour and emotion – and when coupled together, it makes for a winning combination. The tracks are all well-constructed, with massive and memorable hooks, and subsequently it results in a piece you’ll just keep wanting to come back to.” Soundscape Magazine

“The overall tone of Remain In Stasis steeped in deep melancholy with occasional pitches of rage – as if the album struggles against its own ‘stasis’ till it explodes in fits. Marc’s music seems tailor-made to invoke catharsis in the listener and would be good company for someone experiencing frustration to know they are not alone.” – Canadian Beats

“open up your mind and step inside. This is a solo record that is built upon the foundational intricacies of a human personality. It feels, communicates, rationalizes…it empathizes. With “Remain in Stasis” MARK DURKEE has taken one of the world’s most complicated articles and simply turned it into art.” – Metal Temple

“A powerful, dark album, full of emotion and talent” – Boston Rock Radio

“Eastern Canada’s multi-instrumentalist Marc Durkee is a one-man show on his second album, Remain in Stasis. Writing, playing, and singing the whole thing, Durkee dug deep for some real emotional upheaval on this deeply personal album, giving us an enticing blend of Tesseract-like prog metal and more mellow, accessible, Anathema-influenced ballads…a highly enjoyable solo album in the most literal sense, and a worthy accomplishment for Durkee.” – Heavy Music HQ

“It is such a rush when a singer-songwriter-musician nails his colours to prog rock in this day and age! In fact, Durkee is proud to describe his music as “a blend of progressive, metal/rock, doom metal, post-hardcore, and post-rock.” A brave man! Definitely fans of epic heavy rock music will be keen to check out Marc Durkee.” – Power of Pop

““The Dark Dimension,” starts things off, and immediately listeners are treated to some interesting guitar work, and some frenetic vocal lines and melodies.” – The Median Man

““A Way to Escape” digs deep into Durkee’s struggle with depersonalization, the challenges of trying to find yourself and, ultimately, the role that plays in his creative process.” – The East Mag

Album Title: Remain In Stasis
Release Date: September 14, 2018
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing
1. The Dark Dimension (5:05)
2. A Way To Escape (5.22)
3. Mimesis (3:55)
4. A Great Disdain (3:58)
5. Redesign (In Stride) (4:45)
6. The Mind Flayer (4:36)
7. A Number Of Years (4:02)
8. Not Without Sin (1:51)
9. Meteor (4:56)
10. Stasis (5:03)
Album Length: 43:37

Album Credits:
– All songs performed, written, produced, and mixed by Marc Durkee.
– Mastered by Matthew Hemeon.

Discography:
2018 – Remain In Stasis (LP)
2017: Traveller (LP)
2014: Singular (EP)
2013: Gatherings (EP)

When an artist uses his own name to present his music to the world, he is being truly fearless, with no identity to hide behind but his own.

This is as it should be, no great art was ever produced without great bravery, and Marc Durkee is an artist unafraid to dig deep into both his own personal suffering, and the world around him for inspiration.

Inspired by Katatonia, Tesseract, Anathema, Devin Townsend, Coheed & Cambria, Durkee describes his music as “progressive, metal/rock, Doom metal, post-hardcore, post-rock.”

Durkee’s new album, solo in the true sense of the word, is entitled ‘Remain In Stasis’, and is loaded with deep meaning to this courageous and talented artist, as he explains.

“The first meaning is personal. I’ve been stuck in a state of depersonalisation for almost five years now. For me, it’s been a chronic symptom of dealing with years of depression and stress, and it’s unrelenting. When it’s at its worst, it removes mostly all motivation and enjoyment from my life. While that is unfortunate, it does serve as major source of inspiration for song-writing…The second meaning is more political and universal. I feel that humanity is at a unique point in our history, with technology and social media allowing us to communicate and express ourselves in ways that were previously unimaginable. And yet, nobody really DOES communicate. It seems as though it’s mostly used as a platform to bicker over political ideals and agendas and create discourse, or for anyone to use as their own personal performance venue. Everyone wants to be seen and heard, even those who really don’t deserve to be.”

Marc Durkee is one artist who really does deserve to be heard, and when ‘Remain In Stasis’ is released on January 18, 2019, all the world will hear him.

0 EPK – Hellnite – Midnight Terrors (LP)(2019)

October 29, 2018
by Asher
· EPKs · Hellnite

Hellnite – Midnight Terrors (LP)(2019)

For fans of Kreator, Slayer, Havok, Skull Fist, Carcass, and Death

Release Date: February 12, 2019

Label: Sliptrick Records

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

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L-R – Konnor Miskiman (bass), Paolo Belmar (vocals and guitar), Ryan Payne (drums)

Photo credit: Kefikim Design – Photographer: Kafir Judas

SHORT BIO:
Hellnite is a heavy metal project that was founded in 2010 in Mexico City by Paolo Belmar (vocals and guitar) originally playing covers of early influences, heavyweights including Metallica, Anthrax and Megadeth. In 2011 and 2012 they began experimenting with various sounds and playing local events in their home city and their recognizable, heavy original music in the style of Kreator, Slayer and Death was lapped up by fans. The first EP “Manipulator” was debuted in 2013 and shortly after, the band ultimately dissolved and Belmar moved to Canada. A metal fan from a young age determined to keep his project going, Belmar continued to work on the project in his new home of Edmonton, Canada. Working diligently, he performed all the parts for the second album, “Midnight Terrors” which will be released in February 2019. Dauntlessly carrying on, Hellnite now has a full lineup to play live and has been bringing their music to metalheads across Canada and plans to unleash the third album to compliment “Midnight Terrors” is underway.

LONG BIO:
Hellnite is a heavy metal project that was founded in 2010 in Mexico City by Paolo Belmar (vocals and guitar) with schoolmates Luis Mora (ex-bass) and Mauricio Salas (ex-drums). They originally started off playing covers of their early influences, heavyweights including Metallica, Anthrax and Megadeth. A year later, they recruited Luiz Guzman (rhythm guitar) to the band and their sound began to narrow into an authentic form that would see them creating heavy original music in the style of Kreator, Slayer and Death. In 2011 and 2012 they began experimenting with various sounds and playing local shows, conventions, festivals and other events in their home city and their recognizable, heavy songs were lapped up by fans. The first EP “Manipulator” was debuted in 2013 and shortly after, Guzman parted ways with the band leaving Hellnite to become a power trio. Writing started for the next release but the band ultimately dissolved not long after and Belmar moved to Canada. A metal fan from a young age, determined to keep his project going, Belmar continued to work on the project in his new home of Edmonton, Canada. Working diligently, he performed all the parts for the second album, “Midnight Terrors” which will be released in February 2019. The full length paranormal and sci-fi themed concept album proves the growth of the project and leads the way for future releases as Belmar hints: “It’s basically an open door to the next stage of this project. I have been working on this album since 2014, and the next album will be completely different. This album I think will be well received from people who are into oldies and classic metal, I want to provoke curiosity; my purpose is to catch people’s attention so they can follow the next movements of the band, which are going to be a little bit twisted in comparison with Midnight Terrors.”

Dauntlessly carrying on, Hellnite now has a full lineup to play live and has been bringing their music to metalheads across Canada and plans to unleash the third album to compliment “Midnight Terrors” is underway.

Hellnite – Midnight Terrors (LP)(2019)
Release date: February 12, 2019
Record label: Sliptrick Records

Tracklisting
1. Projection
2. Phantom Force
3. Spirits Prevail
4. Beasts from the Deep
5. Thrash of the Living Dead
6. Darker than Black
7 Stage on Fire
8 The Necromancer
9 Midnight Terror

Sales link:

Album credits

All songs and lyrics were written by Paolo Belmar, Mauricio Salas and Luis “Chaps” Mora
Produced by Paolo Belmar
Mixed by: Jon Harris at Rock Metal Studios
Mastered by: Lasse Lamert at LSD Studios
Album Artwork by: Alex Camacho at Inner Brush Studio

Available on Spotify, ITunes, Amazon, Google Play, iHeartRadio

Album Band Line Up

Paolo Belmar – Vocals, guitars, bass and programmed drums

Live Band Line Up

Paolo Belmar – Vocals and guitar
Ryan Payne – Drums
Konnor Miskiman – Bass

Discography:

Midnight Terrors – Full-Length (2019)

Manipulator – EP (2013)

Shared the stage with

Makina, IntoxXxicated, Strike Master, Cerverus, and Winter Heaven

Festivals and Tours
Expo Ttuajes Mexico City (2014)
Rabid and Dirty Fest (2014)
Six Flags Mexico (2012)

0 EPK – TrollWar – Oath Of The Storm (LP) (2018)

October 15, 2018
by Asher
· EPKs · Trollwar

TrollWar – Oath Of The Storm (LP) (2018)

For fans of Wintersun, Ensiferum, Finntroll, Amon Amarth, Luca Turilli

Release Date: November 16, 2018

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

Sales links: Bandcamp | Apple Music | Amazon | CDBaby | BigCartel

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“The whole record is an adventure; the sequencing flows well from song to song and is bumpered nicely by an intro that sets the mood, plus an outro that gently brings things to a close, returning the listener safely back to their respective realities. At the end of the day, I definitely think Trollwar is onto something here; they are proudly waving the folk-metal banner and are destined for big things.”

”The vocals are abrasively savage, and the swirling keyboard melody is like ear heroin. I can’t help myself — the song pushes too many buttons for me to resist.” – No Clean Singing

“OATH OF THE STORM has a wave of well-written catchy songs, good production, lots of intensity and power as well, which is something some of the other bands lack. TrollWar is a pretty appropriate name for this enjoyable act and OATH OF THE STORM is one of the more intense Folk Metal albums out this year.” – Metal Rules

“All the songs on this LP are FAR better than anything else I have heard from the band.” – Butterflyman

”the tracks are face smashing and memorable with enough layers to satisfy even the most tech savvy of you folksters”…….”It’s hard to necessarily give you specifics other than multiple layers of instrumentation, blast beats, keys and symphonic touches with shredding guitar and vocals.”- Folk Metal.NL

”Epic, yet down to earth, beautiful yet destructive, these are all things that embody Trollwar” – Two Guys Metal

”The 7-piece band plays a mixture of epic black metal, melodic death metal and folk metal, influenced by the big names of the genre” – Metal Soundscapes

TrollWar – Oath Of The Storm (LP) (2018)
Distribution: CD Baby
Release Date: November 16, 2018

Track Listing:
1. Intro (1:47)
2. Summoning (6:12)
3. Into Shadows (4:40)
4. The Forsaken One (3:47)
5. In Defiance (5:00)
6. Hymn For The Vanquished (4:43)
7. Forgotten (5:36)
8. Omens of Victory (4:28)
9. Home of Forbidden Lore (5:24)
10. Shores of Madness (5:03)
11. Winter’s Night (5:15)
12. Outro (3:02)
Album Length: 55:01

Sales links: Bandcamp | Apple Music | Amazon | CDBaby | BigCartel

Album Credits:

All songs were written and performed by Trollwar
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy) at The Grid Studio
Album Artwork by Nicolas Francoeur (Vorace-Art)

Available on Spotify, ITunes, and Bandcamp

Album and live line-up:
Yanick Tremblay (drums)
Mathieu Chauvette (guitar)
Steeve Jobin-Fortin (guitar)
Keven Villeneuve (bass)

Jonathan Mathieu (accordion)
Simon-Pierre Fortin-Leclerc (vocals)

SHORT BIO:

Hailing from Alma Québec, Trollwar combine the best elements of folk, melodic death and black metal into something vital, potent and uniquely their own. Building on the foundations created by the likes of Finntroll and Amon Amarth they forge fiery folky metal that is unique and complex.

Since starting their quest in 2011, they have leveled past their folk roots and have taken a darker, more powerful path becoming more versatile and utilizing more inspiration from bands such as Wintersun and Luca Turilli. The symphonic and power metal elements continue to shine amongst the harshness of the folk and black metal with themes pulled from the works of Tolkien and Lovecraft.

Playing with a myriad of heavy hitters such as Kalmah, Alestorm and Arkona and with an inventory of well-received releases: ‘Bloodshed Forges’ EP (2011); ‘Earthdawn Groves’ LP (2013); and ‘The Traveler’s Path’ EP (2017); Trollwar are working mightily to forge a new LP ‘Oath of the Storm’ for 2018, that will feature their trademark ‘symphony, brutality, darkness, ambiance, and power!’.

LONG BIO:

A fierce war party of long term friends with a passion for LARP events and festivals, TROLLWAR consists of Steeve Jobin-Fortin (guitar), Yanick Tremblay (drums), Mathieu Chauvette (guitars), Keven Villeneuve (bass), Simon-Pierre Fortin-Leclerc (vocals) and Jonathan Mathieu (accordion).

Eager to etch their mark on the metal scene, their live shows are full of the brutality and energy that each one of them brings to the stage, albeit often times, in close quarters:

“Live, the listener can expect something epic! 6 metalheads banging their head offs and playing the instrument they like the most. Epic breakdowns and melodies, pretty good entertainment in general. It’s harder to move on the stage when you are 6 and you play in small venues, but don’t fool yourself. It won’t keep the energy from being thrown in your face from the stage.”

Playing with a myriad of heavy hitters such as Kalmah, Alestorm and Arkona and with an inventory of well-received releases: ‘Bloodshed Forges’ EP (2011); ‘Earthdawn Groves’ LP (2013); and ‘The Traveler’s Path’ EP (2017); Trollwar are working mightily to forge a new LP ‘Oath of the Storm’ for 2018, that will feature their trademark ‘symphony, brutality, darkness, ambiance, and power!’.

Discography:

Oath of the Storm LP (NEW) (2018)
Distrollbar Split (2017)
The Traveler’s Path EP (2017)
Omens of Victory Single (2016)
Earthdawn Groves LP (2013)
Bloodshed Forges EP (2011)

Shared Stage with:
Kalmah, Alestorm, Arkona, Seth, Necronomicon, Beyond Creation, Aeternam, Vesperia, Gone in April, Les Bâtards du Nord, Valknatch, Valfreya, Nordheim, Sanguine Glacialis.

Tour Dates & Festivals

FEQ (Festival d’été de Québec), QC (2017)
INNERFEST, Saguenay, QC (2015)
SAGUENAY Viking Fest, Saguenay, QC (2015)
MTL Viking Fest – Montréal, QC (2014)
QC Viking Fest – Austin, QC (2013)
Hellfest Lanaudière, Mandeville, QC (2012)
Bildofest, La Baie, QC (2011)

0 EPK – Killitorous – Coast To Coast Tour (Nov – Dec 2018)

October 10, 2018
by Asher
· EPKs · Killitorous

Killitorous – Coast To Coast Tour (Nov – Dec 2018)

For fans of Cattle Decapitation, Spawn Of Possession, Cephalic Carnage, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Origin, and Job For A Cowboy

Tour Dates: November 9 – December 22, 2018

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

Sales links: BigCartel | Itunes | Amazon | CD Baby

Download Promotional Photo | Download Album Artwork

Killitorous Don’t Suck Sh*t – MetalSucks

KILLITOROUS STREAMING ‘IT’S NOT STANLEY, IT’S STAN LEE’ TRACK – BRAVEWORDS

“Well Fuck me lifeless with possibility and throw my rotting corpse down a well with joy; if such an album hasn’t become manifest. Its here for all to relish in the form of PartyGrind by Canada’s own Killitorous.” – The Circle Pit

2018 Cross Canada Touring Line Up:
Mathieu Dhani – Vocals
Aaron Homma – Guitar (Vital Remains, The Kindred, Annihilator, Immersed)
Nick Miller – Guitar (Unleash The Archers, Crimson Shadows, First Fragment)
Marc Roy – Guitar (Divine Realm)
Nick Le Fou Wells – Drums (First Fragment, Bane, Get The Shot)
Youri Raymond – Bass/Vocals (Cryptopsy, Unhuman)

TOUR DATES

NOVEMBER 2018
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11/09 – Windsor, ON @ Beer Exchange
11/10 – Guelph, ON @ Jimmy Jazz
11/11 – London, ON @ Old East 765
11/13 – Hamilton, ON @ Doors
11/14 – Brantford, ON @ Our Place
11/15 – Peterborough, ON @ Retro’s E-Sports Bar
11/16 – Kitchener, ON @ Boathouse
11/17 – North Bay, ON @ The Fraser
11/18 – Toronto, ON @ Bovine Sex Club
11/19 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria
11/20 – Sudbury, ON @ The Asylum
11/21 – Timmins, ON @ The Working Class
11/22 – Ottawa, ON @ Maverick’s
11/23 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha
11/24 – Drummondville, QC @ Pub Heriot
11/25 – Repentigny, QC @ La Ripaille
11/26 – Quebec City, QC @ La Source

DECEMBER
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12/11 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Windsor
12/12 – TBA
12/13 – Saskatoon, SK @ Black Cat Tavern
12/14 – Calgary, AB @ Vern’s
12/15 – Nelson, BC ** @ The Royal
12/16 – Vancouver, BC ** @ The Astoria
12/17 – Nanaimo, BC ** @ The Cambie
12/18 – Victoria, BC ** @ Logans Pub
12/19 – Kamloops, BC ** @ The Blue Grotto
12/20 – Edmonton, AB @ Rendezvous Pub
12/21 – Regina, SK @ Cloud 9 Live
12/22 – Portage MB @ TBD

** Dates with BlackWater Burial

Killitorous – Party, Grind (2014)

Release Date: May 21, 2014

Track Listing:
1. Have You Found Jesus Yet Gump? (2:39)
2. Godking (2:43)
3. Fecal Fellatio (4:03)
4. It’s Not Stanley, It’s Stan Lee(feat. Dean Lamb from Archspire) (3:52)
5. George Costanza’s Father’s Son(feat. Youri Raymond from Unhuman) (3:18)
6. What Do You Know About Ray Finkle? (3:04)
7. ‘Til Death Do Us Party (feat. Tyler Hoare From Blessed By A Broken Heart) (2:45)
8. Insanity As A Pathway To Fame And Fortune: The Life And Times of Gary Busey (3:35)
9. No, Not The Bee’s! (2:14)
10. Carving A Totem Pole A Top Blood Mountain Whilst Enslaving The Local Mountain-Folk Population As Cattle (4:12)
11. See You At The Party Richter! (BONUS TOTAL DEATHCORE TRACK feat. Simon Girard from Beyond Creation) (3:16)

Album Credits:

All songs performed by Killitorous
All songs were written by Aaron Homma, Nick Miller & Eric Morotti
Produced by Chris Donaldson & Aaron Homma
Mixed and Mastered by Chris Donaldson
Album Artwork by Orie McGuiness & RedBox Photographie

Sales links: BigCartel | Itunes | Amazon | CD Baby

Album Line Up:
Aaron Homma – Guitar
Nick Miller – Guitar
Eric Morotti – Drums
Matt Milford – Bass
Mark Phiips – Vocals

(FRONT L-R) Mat Dhani (vocals), Youri Raymond (bass/vocals) (BACK L-R) Aaron Homma (guitar), Nick Miller (guitar), Marc Roy (guitar), and Eric Morotti (Drums)
Photo credit: Studio Redbox

SHORT BIO
Looking to become the band they never saw, Killitorous is comprised of the passion to grind and the general love of technical death metal. Formed in 2006 in Ottawa, Canada; Killitorous is made up of current and former members of Suffocation, Cryptopsy, Annihilator and a myriad of other bands.

Determined to sound like a combination of their one million favorite death metal bands they envelop technical death metal in an eternal party. A bit cheeky and a metric fuck ton of fun, Killitorous is that raunchy but charismatic friend who fuels every party. Killitorous is a chaotic concoction, best described as technical party chaos death grind and it’s a true 90s death metal experience complete with one hell of an AfterParty!

LONG BIO
Looking to become the band they never saw, Killitorous is comprised of the passion to grind and the general love of technical death metal. Formed in 2006 in Ottawa, Canada; Killitorous is made up of current and former members of Suffocation, Cryptopsy, Annihilator and a myriad of other bands. Determined to sound like a combination of their one million favorite death metal bands they envelop technical death metal in an eternal party. A bit cheeky and a metric fuck ton of fun, Killitorous is that raunchy but charismatic friend who fuels every party. Working together in 90’s style, Aaron Homma (guitar) writes the main bits (sometimes with members of other bands), Nick Miller (guitar) and Marc Roy (guitar) sprinkle in the harmonies, Eric Morotti (drums) thickens the sauce and the lyrics are written together.

“It’s fucked up really if you think about it”, quips Mat Dhani (vocals), “We name the songs first, which are based on the funniest most memorable topics and scenarios we could come up with. Some true, mostly crazy.”

The demo “Pretend to Make Babies” was released in 2010 and their debut full-length album “Party, Grind” was released in 2014. 5 years later, the continuation of that album will be released in 2019, the aptly named “AfterParty”. It’s more melodic in sound but they’ve ramped up the technically with 3 no- stop guitar harmonies. Killitorous is a chaotic concoction, best described as technical party chaos death grind and it’s a true 90s death metal experience complete with one hell of an AfterParty!

Discography:

Party, Grind (LP) (2014)

Pretend To Make Babies (EP) (2010)

Shared the stage with: Cryptopsy, Erimha, Born Of Osiris, Forward Unto Dawn, Behold, The Conqueror, The Apex, Eohum, Vodnik, I The Breather, Skynet, and more.

Tour Dates:

KILLITOROUS Eastern Canada Tour AUG 2014
CRYPTOPSY + KILLITOROUS Ontario Tour OCT 2014

Awards and Recognition:

Terrorizer Magazines Indie Artist of the Month 2014

Endorsements and sponsorships

Darkglass Effects, Bond Instruments, Maxon Effects, Empress Effects, Seymour Duncan, In Tune, DR Strings, BFK Clothing, Keep It Heavy Clothing, Machete Premium Cuts, Graph Tech, Silver Surfer Vaporizers

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