Category: EPKs

0 EPK – Dizzy Mystics – Wanderlost (2019)

June 5, 2018
by Asher
· Dizzy Mystics · EPKs

Dizzy Mystics – Wanderlost (2019)

For fans of Tool, Primus, Frank Zappa, Steely Dan, Yes, Torche, Pink Floyd

Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Release Date: May 3, 2019

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“It is clear that Dizzy Mystics may be among the most unique of the vibrant Canadian rock scene to be delivering tracks that will leave fans of classic, progressive, and 90’s alternative rock excited for what is to come.” – Canadian Beats

“Mysticism aside, this band certainly got the “dizzy” part right! The Winnipeg rock quartet Dizzy Mystics offer up a staggering musical concoction that, considering its progressive and experimental flair, is surprisingly radio-ready. Think Rush and Primus drinking wine with Tool before dropping acid with Frank Zappa and checking out a jazz club with Steely Dan. Dizzying, right? Jokes aside, frontman Kyle Halldorson, guitarist Alexandre Joyal, drummer Jeffrey Laird and bassist Aaron Bacon have some serious chops and, with the right amount of work, gigging and outside help, this Canadian act has the potential to not only see the end of the tarmac, but to also take off!” – PureGrainAudio

“Diamond Duller moves and grooves, in interesting rhythms, changing from one beat to another, shifting and clanging with energy. The vocals bring about high energy and ensure the listener is hooked from the get go.” – The Median Man

“The quartet has crafted a psychedelic and progressive sound upon many others including melodic hard rock and funk. The band takes you through a heavy and psychedelic trip on their latest single.” – Technical Music Review

“If you are a fan of adventurous, very rhythmic prog rock then you’ve come to the right place at Dizzy Mystics. I have a candidate for my year list.” – Rockportaal.nl

“This (Wanderlost) is a fantastic release. A contender for my end of year lists.” – Uber-rock.co.uk

“By the time they reached the end of their set, they were in a full assault of all our senses, and you didn’t know whether to jump or ride it out. I say let go to Hell and back!” – Blast Toronto

L-R – Robert Schau (drums), Kyle Halldorson (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Alexandre Joyal (guitar, vox), Aaron Bacon (bass, vox). Photography – Jess Mann Photography

Dizzy Mystic Soup for the Rocker’s Soul;
2 cups Psychedelic
2 cups Progressive
1 cup Hearty 70’s Metal
3 tbsp. Jazz
3 tbsp. Funk
2 tbsp. Folk
Soul to taste
A pinch of Celtic Pepper is optional
(Measurements of each ingredient are subject to change for each batch made)

Dizzy Mystics are a band based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
As the recipe implies, rock music is the spoon that stirs the soup, and no genre (or spice) is out of the question.
Filling out the sonic experience is Kyle Halldorson (Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin), Alexandre Joyal (Guitar, Backing Vox), and Aaron Bacon (Bass, Backing Vox), and Robert Schau (Drums).

Awarded as 2020’s “Metal / Hard Music Artist of the year” through the Western Canadian Music Awards, the journey is just beginning for Dizzy Mystics. They are currently at work on the follow-up album to 2019’s “Wanderlost”, which saw them garner acclaim through publications and reviews around the world. Aside from gathering a buzz in the Winnipeg music scene, that buzz has carried them through multiple Canadian tours, including 3 showcase slots at 2019’s Canadian Music Week in Toronto.

Expect a dynamically diverse, tastefully complex, and energetic dose of adventurous hard rock with feet moving rhythmic swagger, and stargazing melodies.

Album Title: Wanderlost
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Release Date: May 3, 2019

Track Listing:
1. Letter (4:42)
2. Shindigjig (4:43)
3. Fallasophy (5:02)
4. The Frequent See, Consistent Seas (2:50)
5. The Anti-Dream (5:09)
6. The Scythe Pendulum Swing (7:33)
7. Diamond Duller (4:56)
8. Jaunter (5:26)
9. Rester (Analog Chameleon) (5:01)
10. Wanderlost (11:09)
Album Length: 56:36

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Dizzy Mystics
• All songs written by: Kyle Halldorson
• Produced by: Kyle Halldorson
• Mixed by: John Paul Peters (Private Ear Recording (Winnipeg))
• Mastered by: Ed Brooks (Resonant Mastering (Seattle))
• Album Artwork by: Ben Duncan https://benduncanmadeit.com
• Members of SOCAN and ASCAP
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Recording Line Up:
Kyle Halldorson (all vocals, guitars, bass, mandolin, assorted percussion, lyrics, music, songwriter)
Aaron Edgar (all drums)
Gerrit Delaquis, Kelsey Halldorson, Paula DaCosta (guest vocals on track 07-Diamond Duller)

Live Band Line Up:
Kyle Halldorson (lead vocal, guitars, mandolin)
Alexandre Joyal (guitar, backup vocal)
Aaron Bacon (bass, backup vocal)
Robert Schau (drums, backup vocal)

Shared stage with: Dreadnaut, Chernobyl Wolves, Whiskey Talks, Attilan, Dome, Quoth the Sun, Kindred Crows, The 1221, Taylor Janzen, Giant Skellies, Two Crows for Comfort, Colour by Numbers, Ponemah, Island in the Sky, Nuclear Oath, Marwood Way, My Tin Hat, Sweet Grass, Conniferius, Lutra Lutra, Sweet Talker, Bullrider, Those Liabilities, Take It or Leave It, The Love Tongues, Nugget, 18 Rabbit, Bad House Highway, June Killing Stones, Gerrit Delaquis, King Buffalo, Bodhi Jar, Jupiter Hollow, One in the Chamber, Paper Parachutes, Amadians, Deep Dark Cave, Odder than the Otters, Forest Pilots, L.A. Witch, Rusty, Madchild, King Bull

Tour and Festivals:

2018 – Dizzy Mystics “Enter Ontario Tour”
2017 – “The ‘Berta Firta Alberta Tour” (AB)

0 EPK – Lords of the Trident – Shadows From The Past (2018)

May 28, 2018
by Asher
· EPKs · Lords of The Trident

Lords of the Trident – Shadows From The Past (2018)

For fans of Dream Evil, Unleash the Archers, Iron Maiden, Dio

Release Date: August 24, 2018
Label: Junko Johnson
Distribution: Tunecore

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

LordsOfTheTrident.com | Facebook | Twittter | Instagram | Youtube

Reverbnation | Soundcloud | Last.FM | Google + | Spotify

LOTT Online Store | Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon

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“Overall this album keeps the fighting spirit alive and well! The band is tight, the sound and production quality of the album is solid; The Lords Of The Trident is truly a band on the rise, and there is no question as to why.”- OVERDRIVE Music Magazine

“Shadows From The Past is a fun and well-executed power metal album.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“Lords of the Trident epitomize the spirit of USPM on “Death Dealer,” with fast and exciting riffs, strong tenor vocals, and a healthy dose of fantasy nerdery.” – Toilet ov Hell

“Clearly influenced by power metal in the vein of Helloween, Hammerfall, and countless others that could be named here, LOTT are clearly in their element performing power metal and killing it. Fang, aka Ty Christian, has a quality to his voice that reminds me so much of Niklas Isfeldt, formerly of Dream Evil. But when he has to, he can get up there and really wail away with all the confidence in the world. Guitarists Asian Metal and Killius Maximus have got the power metal chops down perfectly. With the twin melodies they create and then the speed, it’s clear these guys can play the instruments with more than an amateur proficiency. 4/5” – Greg Watson, Maximum Metal (January 15th, 2017)

“Overall, Lords Of The Trident’s third album is a solid alternative to those who feel that the power metal legends such as Helloween have faltered on their most recent efforts. The Plan Of Attack EP may be the band’s strongest moment but Frostburn is a strong recommendation to those still unfamiliar with the band’s methods of madness. One can sense that the band is on the cusp of something truly inspiring.” – Chris Latta, Psychic Shorts (December 7th, 2015)

“Fans of power metal should definitely checkout Frostburn. The record is very energetic as well as very well made. Lords of the Trident as a band have a lot of character, talent and seeing what they do after this could be quite interesting. 8/10” – Steven Lornie, Demonzone (October 13th, 2015)

“Instead of trying to become copycats of a great band of the 80’s, they fuse their influences and filter them under their own personality and because of that they manage to craft a sound that is old school and yet has fresh ideas and a certain originality. I think that I won’t exaggerate if I say that “Frostburn” is one of the best heavy metal releases of this year that shine because of their maturity, enthusiasm and creativity. 8.5/10” – Nick “Verkaim” Parastatidis, Behind The Veil Webzine (August 5th, 2015)

“Track to track, the Lords of the Trident’s Frostburn is nothing short of a power metal masterpiece that everyone who enjoys this type of music needs to hear. That being said, the album lives up to the band’s claim of being “the most metal band on earth” and given time, they just might rival the long reigning kings of metal themselves. Look out Manowar, the Lords of the Trident are coming for your crown. 10/10” – Brett Kihlmire, Metal At the Gates (July 12th, 2015)

“Firmly rooted at the cross section between US power metal and traditional, NWoBHM influenced heavy metal of the 80s, opener “Knights of Dragon’s Deep” unites all of the band’s trademarks and strengths in one nice package, great vocals, a gripping chorus, tight riffing and dynamics, lending the band the authenticity many bands strive for, but ultimately fail. And this seriousness definitely shows that there is a lot of substance hidden underneath these costumes and attire.

The super harmonic guitars of “The Longest Journey” make it an insanely catchy, but never shallow, track, whereas “Winds of the Storm” and “Den of the Wolf” add a few notches and closing “Shattered Skies” is a grandiosely epic and very dynamic closer to finish off an album that shows a few dryer spells in the middle (from “Manly Witness” to “Kill to Die” to be precise), where they have good moments and ideas, but don’t quite manage to keep things up at the same level. 7.5/10″ – Alex Melzer, The Metal Observer (June 1st, 2015)

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Album Title: Shadows from the Past
Release Date: August 25, 2018
Label: Junko Johnson (Self-released), Killer Metal (EU – pending)
Distribution: Tunecore

North America Release Track Listing:
1.Death Dealer
2. Zero Hour
3. Tormentor
4. Burn It Down (With Fire) Feat. Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers)
5. Figaro
6. The Party Has Arrived
7. Brothers of Cain
8. Reaper’s Hourglass
9. Chasing Shadows
10. The Nameless Tomb
11. The Gatekeeper

The Japan special edition release will have two additional tracks:

12. Cross The Line
13. Desolation (Haze of the Battlefield Pt. 2)

And Patreon backers will receive an extra exclusive track entitled “Fire and Sand”.

Album Credits
• All songs performed by: Lords of the Trident
• All songs written by: Lords of the Trident
• Produced by: Lords of the Trident
• Mixed by: Doug Olson
• Mastered by: Dan Harjung
• Album Artwork by: Andreas Zafeiratos
• Member ASCAP

Album Band / Live Line Up:
Asian Metal (Lead Guitar)
Pontifex Mortis (Lead Bass)
Fang VonWrathenstein (Lead Vocals)
Baron Taurean Helleshaar (Lead Guitar)
Master Hercule “Herc” Schlagzeuger (Lead Drums)

Discography:
2018 – Shadows From The Past (Junko Johnson)
2015 – Re:Quests EP (Junko Johnson)
2015 – Frostburn  (Junk Johnson (NA) / Killer Metal Records (EU))
2013 – A Very Lords of the Trident Christmas EP  (Junko Johnson)
2013 – Plan of Attack EP  (Junko Johnson)
2011 – Chains on Fire  (Junko Johnson)
2009 – Death or Sandwich (Junko Johnson)

Shared Stage with:
Steel Panther, Helloween, Cage, Unleash The Archers, 3 Inches of Blood, Skeletonwitch, Crimson Shadows, Psychostick, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Puddle of Mudd, Mushroom Head, Saliva, Fuel, Of Montreal
Full list of every band here: http://mothershabooboo.com/lottu/shows/previous-conquests/

Tour and Festivals:
2018 – NYDM Spring Bash – Milwaukee, WI
2018 – Mead & Metal Fest – Madison, WI
2017 – Rock N Skull Fest – Peoria, IL
2017 – Mad with Power Fest – Madison, WI
2017 – Mass Evacuation Fest – Superior, WI
2017 – Between The Waves Fest – Madison, WI
2016 – Powerfest – Cincinnati, OH
2016 – Mead & Metal Fest – Madison, WI
2015 – Midwest Metal Anthem Fest – Chicago, IL
2015 – Maybash – Rio, WI
2015 – Powerfest – Cincinnati, OH
2014 – Summerfest – Milwaukee, WI
2014 – Warriors of Metal Fest – Columbus, OH
2013 – Maybash – Rio, WI
2013 – Ragnarokkr Fest – Chicago, IL
2012 – Savagefest – Appleton, WI
2012 – Bratfest – Madison, WI
2012 – Maybash – Rio, WI
2012 – Mudfest – Eagle River, WI
2011 – Loud and Proud Fest – Kimberly, WI
2011 – Warriors of Metal Fest – Kirkersville, OH
2011 – Maybash – Rio, WI
2011 – Bratfest – Madison, WI
2010 – GRAMPSfest – Madison, WI
2010 – Warriors of Metal Fest – Chillicothe, OH
2010 – Maybash – Rio, WI
2010 – Mifflin Street Fest – Madison, WI

Music Placements:
2018 – Coffee Crisis PC game

Corporate sponsors / Artist Endorsements:
Bos Meadery
Rokker Vodka
Wheelhouse Whiskey

Top L-R Lords of the Trident Current Line Up

Master Hercule “Herc” Schlagzeuger (Lead Drums) | Baron Taurean Helleshaar (Lead Guitar) | Fang VonWrathenstein (Lead Vocals) | Asian Metal (Lead Guitar) | Pontifex Mortis (Lead Bass)

Photo Credit – Mary Sweeney

A true spectacle to be witnessed, LORDS OF THE TRIDENT is a daring adventure metal quintet that has been delighting their audiences and fans all over the world for ten years. To continue on their epic quest of bringing spectacular and entertaining metal to global fans these power metal warriors will be unleashing their 7th album “Shadows From The Past” on August 24th. The album features 11 adventurous heavy metal tracks for its North American release, which includes guest vocals from Unleash The Archers Brittney Slayes on “Burn It Down (With Fire)” plus 2 bonus tracks “Cross The Line” and “Desolation (Haze of the Battlefield Pt. 2)” for its Japanese special edition along with Patreon backers receive an extra exclusive track entitled “Fire and Sand”.

Vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein comments on the album:

“This album is our most ambitious musical work to date, and the first album with our new members Baron Helleshaar and Master Herc. Fans who have been with us for a while will notice that our new songs are a bit more complex, and our songwriting continues to mature. The new songs are definitely still Lords songs, but explore some new musical themes. I believe the new album will be our strongest offering yet, and contain some songs that are sure to be fan favorites going forward.”

“Shadows From The Past” was supported by a kickstarter campaign that went live on June 1st and ended on June 29th. During that month, the band’s fans helped them surpass their goals to raise over $11,000 for the release. The band offered multiple packages and rewards that included merch, lessons from band members, festival tickets, private concerts and a copy of the video game Coffee Crisis that the band has partnered with to feature one of their songs for one of the levels along with band members as NPCs (non-playable characters).

Since climbing out of a volcano in 2008, shrouded in metal and ash, LORDS OF THE TRIDENT have gone to battle on many stages across the USA, playing and and headlining a plethora of festivals and have an admirable arsenal of recordings in their inventory.

The fiery party of five talented musicians have spent the last 10 years gleefully drinking ale while performing alongside other revered bands such as Helloween, Unleash the Archers and 3 Inches of Blood. While creating their music is largely a group endeavour, The Baron has been leading the charge for the band’s musical evolution.

Vocalist Fang elaborates: “The Baron has extensive background in songwriting and music theory, so one of the first things he did after joining the band was figure out what sort of song motifs we hadn’t explored. Once he came to us with this list, we dove headfirst into unexplored territory which allowed our songwriting and musical skill to grow quite significantly.”

Their live shows include medieval costumes, pyrotechnics, confetti cannons, guitars set ablaze, and of course, excellent technical musicianship challenge the standard for how live music should be experienced. Citing influences such as Iron Maiden, Scar Symmetry and Judas Priest, and embracing lyrical themes inspired by great battles, conquests, dragon-fightin, virtual reality, and out-of-control robots LotT dish out face-melting power that is enjoyed by fans of all races and classes.

THE LORDS OF THE TRIDENT have released three full albums: “Death or Sandwich” (2009)(Junko Johnson), “Chains on Fire” (2011) (Junko Johnson), “Frostburn” (2015) (Junko Johnson (NA)/Kill Metal Records (EU)), three EPs: “Plan of Attack” (2013) (Junko Johnson), “A Very Lords of the Trident Christmas” (2014) (Junko Johnson), “Re:Quests” (2015) (Junko Johnson), and two live DVDs, along with numerous compilation singles.

Music Videos:

– “Knights of Dragon’s Deep” – Frostburn (2015): https://youtu.be/g7Bg2ZxSXug

– “Light This City” – Frostburn (2015): https://youtu.be/CPdwj-IuYBY

– “Winds of the Storm” – Frostburn (2015): https://youtu.be/ANouZi7L6g4

– “Complete Control” – Plan of Attack (2013): http://youtu.be/r7L8vBfbW40

– “Chains on Fire” – Chains on Fire (2011) : https://youtu.be/nuzxuKbVngM

– “Face of the Enemy” – Chains on Fire (2011): https://youtu.be/Y8yKa_7FxlI

– “Shine on Me” – Re:Quests (2015): https://youtu.be/OdDiI_QFtoA

– “Djiva (Beyoncé’s “Diva” cover)” – Re:Quests (2015): https://youtu.be/REA2plhb434

– Nessun Dorma Metal Cover (2018) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yiq0T5N7Xs

– CD release 2013 full show – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2C2znY-ZWw

0 EPK – Centauro – Daño Colateral (2018)

May 27, 2018
by Asher
· Centauro · EPKs

Centauro – Daño Colateral (2018)

Release Dates:
Digital: April 21, 2018
CD: June 30, 2018
Label: Self Release

For fans of Vektor, Warbringer, Death, Havok, Kreator, Sodom

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Spotify | Bandcamp | Amazon | iTunes | Google Play

“Centauro is a band of great quality. Daño Colateral is an impressive advance compared to Ciénagas del Engaño in all aspects; 10 tracks with vocals in Spanish, aggressive and that fully express the fury, in addition to a total maturity in the band; it shows its more progressive side and its more melodic side without sacrificing aggression at all, it is present at all times” – Manuel Amusia

“Centauro is a band with a unique sound, one of the most emblematic bands of Sinaloa, with a very extensive discography from 2009 to 2018.” – Balagardones

Album Title: Daño Colateral
Release Dates:
Digital: April 21, 2018
CD: June 30, 2018
Label: Self Release

Track Listing:
1. Aberrante Creación (4:46)
2. Extenuante Cometido (5:40)
3. I.D.S. (4:04)
4. Al Pie del Borde (4:42)
5. El Derecho del Mártir (5:44)
6. En Decadencia (3:02)
7. Sentencia de Muerte (5:54)
8. Colmando un Oscuro Vacío (5:48)
9. Delirio Esquizofrénico (6:36)
10. Impulso Terminal (3:44)
Album Length: 50:00

Discography:
2010 – Enraizado – Demo
2010 – Enraizados – EP
2011 – Vía Agresión – Demo
2013 – Devastación Total – Full-Length
2014 – Oligarquía – EP
2015 – Ciénagas del Engaño – Full-Length
2018 – Daño Colateral – Full-Length

Shared stage with:
Unleash the Archers (Can) – 2012, Havok (USA) – 2014, Voltax (Mex) – 2014, Hacavitz (Mex) – 2015, Lack of Remorse (Mex) – 2016, Strike Master (Mex) – 2017, Here Comes the Kraken (Mex) – 2017, Resorte (Mex) – 2017

Festivals:
2017 – Festival de Rock Sinaloa – Culiacán, Sin., Mx.
2016 – RotaFest – Tepic, Nayarit, Mx.
2016 – Deshonra y traición tour – Culiacán, Sin. Mx.
2016 – Deshonra y traición tour – Guadalajara, Jal. Mx.
2016 – Deshonra y traición tour – CDMX, Mx.
2016 – Deshonra y traición tour – Puebla, Puebla. Mx.
2016 – Deshonra y traición tour – Obregón, Son. Mx.
2016 – Deshonra y traición tour – Hermosillo, Son. Mx.
2016 – Panorama Fest 2016 – Culiacán, Sin., Mx.
2015 – Festival de Rock Sinaloa – Culiacán, Sin., Mx.
2014 – Milicia Infernal – Naucalpan, Edo de México, Mx.
2014 – Havok En Cln – Culiacán, Sin. Mx

L-R: Roberto Lizarraga (Guitar) | Hecris Estrada (Bass) | Iván García (Guitar & Vocals) | Mario Rivera (Drums)

Photo Credit – Arlu PerezParra

SHORT BIO:

In the heat of the summer of 2009, Mexican thrash metal band Centauro was born. Hailing from Culiacán, Sinaloa, they took their name from famous Mexican revolutionary fighter Doroteo Arango (Pancho Villa) a.k.a. “El Centauro del Norte”.

Mario Rivera (drums) delves into the origin of the band’s name,“We were kind of tired of a majority bands in our country having names mainly in English with some of them not even translating correctly. Coming from Mexico we really wanted our band’s name in our mother tongue to represent our culture and history. We wanted truly Mexican inspired metal, not everything to be about Vikings, runes, occultism and demons.”

Staying true to their roots, they write lyrics exclusively in Spanish broaching themes including politics, religion, lust, laziness, misery, death, joy and criticism of society. Their sound is well worked classic thrash intertwined with a hearty sample of elements from several metal subgenres, most notably, black and death, creating a recognizable, deep and unique sound. The band brings a contagious energy to the stage putting emphasis on having fun and interacting with the crowd while playing quality music.

Centauro’s latest self-released album “Daño Colateral” was unleashed digitally April 21, 2018 on Spotify, Bandcamp, Amazon, iTunes, Google Play and will be available on CD as of June 30, 2018 through Bandcamp and Mexican distributor Ablaze Productions.

LONG BIO:

Focusing on creating original thrash infused metal they have found recognition both locally and abroad. Over the course of nine years they have unleashed eight releases, 2 EPS (Enraizados – 2010, Oligarquía – 2014), a demo (Vía Agresión – 2011) and 3 full lengths (Devastación Total – 2013, Ciénagas Del Engaño – 2015, Daño Colateral – 2018). Their sound is well worked classic thrash intertwined with a hearty sample of elements from several metal subgenres, most notably, black and death, creating a recognizable, deep and unique sound.

Staying true to their roots, they write lyrics exclusively in Spanish broaching themes including politics, religion, lust, laziness, misery, death, joy and criticism of society. This fresh take on thrash metal can be described as aggressive, melodic, and unique. The band brings a contagious energy to the stage putting emphasis on having fun and interacting with the crowd while playing quality music.

0 EPK – Vodnik – Our Dread, Our Joy (single) (2018)

May 21, 2018
by Asher
· EPKs · Vodnik

Vodnik – Our Dread, Our Joy (single) (2018)

For fans of Volumes, After the Burial, Meshuggah, Pantera

Release Date: TBA
Label: Self-Release

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

Vodnik.bandcamp.com | Facebook | YouTube

Track Listing:
Our Dread, Our Joy (Single) (4:52)

Single Credits:
• All songs performed by: Vodnik
• All songs written by: Jeremy Jackson (lyrics by: Reinier Vandenbosch)
• Produced by: Vodnik
• Mixed by: Luc Chiasson
• Mastered by: Troy Glessner of Spectre Mastering
• Artwork by: Jordan Anthony Scott – http://www.clockworkvisuals.com/
• Photo by: Sascha Duentsch – Instagram: @naturadude
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album / Live Band Line Up:
Jeremy Jackson (Guitars, Programming)
Reinier Vandenbosch (Vocals)
Brandon Lucking (Bass)
Vince Anastasi (Drums)

L-R: Vodnik Current Line Up | Vince Anastasi (Drums) | Reinier Vandenbosch (Vocals) | Jeremy Jackson (Guitar) | Brandon Lucking (Bass)

Photo Credit: Alex McFarland of The Trenches Media

SHORT BIO

Vodnik is a four-piece groove metal band from Toronto, Ontario. The band approaches the genre with a blend of heavier and lighter styles, which range from technical metal riffs, to spooky mellow passages, to hardcore breakdowns. Balancing between progressive grooves and dark atmospheres, the band desires to establish a sound that is both bizarre and ominous yet catchy and memorable. With this formula, Vodnik aspires to grab the attention of a wider audience.

The band’s first single “Our Dread, Our Joy” is off their their upcoming debut EP slated for later release in 2019 and will be available for stream plus download on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify and all other major online retailers.

LONG BIO

The band draws its name and lyrical themes from the mythological Czech creature which guitarist Jeremy Jackson explains further: “In Czech, Vodnik roughly translates to ‘of water’. I adopted the name for us because it is a widely celebrated mythological creature from my Czech heritage. Vodnik is gruesome, perfect for metal and what we want to do with it.” Vocalist Reinier Vandenbosch adds: “Lakes and rivers are its territory where it awaits to trap the souls of drowning victims. He is similar to the boogieman of the English-speaking world that also scares children. I try to write the lyrics largely from the perspective of the Vodnik creature.”

Along with embracing themes centered around the creature, Vodnik is also inspired by science fiction and horror, social and political commentary, dark philosophical ideas, and other mythological stories. Citing a wide variety of musical influences, Vodnik is a legit, no nonsense, heavy band that brings a ferocious energy to the stage.

0 EPK – Hatred Reigns – Realm: I – AFFLICTION (EP) (2018)

May 16, 2018
by Asher
· EPKs · Hatred Reigns

Hatred Reigns – Realm: I – AFFLICTION (EP) (2018)

For fans of Cryptopsy, Suffocation, Morbid Angel, Death

Release Date: May 25, 2018
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: DistroKid

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

Facebook | Soundcloud | Youtube | Instagram

Hatredreigns.Bandcamp.com

iTunes | Google Music | Spotify

EP Title: Realm: I – Affliction
Release Date: May 25, 2018
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: DistroKid

Track Listing:
1. In Anguish (4:29)
2. Pain Leads To Nothingness (3:57)
3. Planes Divide (4:13)
EP Length: 12:40

EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Hatred Reigns
• All songs written by: Hatred Reigns
• Produced by: Joe “Moon” Lyko & Hatred Reigns
• Mixed by: Dark Moon Productions
• Mastered by: Dark Moon Productions
• Album Artwork by: Nathan Lee – http://www.ArtofNathanlee.com
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album / Live Band Line Up:
Brandon Mayhew – Vocalist
Jeff Calder – Guitarist
Adam Semler – Guitarist & Vocalist
Kyle Hnatyshin – Bassist
Eric Cooper Lefebvre – Drums

Discography:
2018 – Realm: I – Affliction (EP)

Shared Stage with:
Ne Obliviscaris, Allegaeon, The Agonist, Vesperia, Killswitch Engage vocalists DJ tour, The Flaying, Entity, Insurrection, A Scar For the Wicked, Misshapen, Bookakee

L-R = Jeff Calder – Guitar, Adam Semler – Guitars & Vocals, Eric Cooper Lefebvre – Drums, Kyle Hnatyshin – Bass, Brandon Mayhew – Vocals

Photo Credit: Gilles Landreville

SHORT BIO

Hailing from the Ottawa/Gatineau Capital Region of Ontario, the five members of Hatred Reigns compose original brutal music and have been taking the local scene by storm. Fusing both old school death metal and new school tech elements, each song they create is unique and full of beastly hammered drums, brutal aggressive guitars, sonic booming bass, and demonic vocals appealing to a diverse audience.

Looking to develop a new project with big ambitious goals to create a concept album Hatred Reigns was founded in 2015 by Jeff Calder, (guitarist,and conceptual artist). They performed their inaugural performance in 2017 to a sold out crowd and thus very high standards were established and word spread to promoters in other cities of their performance.

Their debut album “Realm: I – Affliction” is due out May 25, 2018.

LONG BIO

Jeff explains the decision on the bands name:

“Hatred Reigns is self interpretive and encompasses the state of the world be it politics, human challenges, and over all Good vs Evil states that everyone can relate to. Determining a band name is a challenging thing to come to and as it happened I was listening to an album by the band Hate and was examining the artwork for Slayer’s Reign In Blood and it clicked.”

In the future months, they will begin recording their next release, with a goal of releasing a 13 song concept album recanting the travels of a damned soul to purgatory where their fate will be determined as they face numerous challenges. They will release their debut EP “Realm: I – Affliction” ion May 25, 2018 with 3 random songs in preview to their planned full length to be unleashed at yet to be determined date.

Hatred Reigns is:
Brandon Mayhew – Vocalist
Jeff Calder – Guitarist
Adam Semler – Guitarist & Vocalist
Kyle Hnatyshin – Bassist
Eric Cooper Lefebvre – Drums

0 EPK – KOSM – Cosmonaut (LP) (2018)

February 12, 2018
by Asher
· EPKs · KOSM

KOSM – Cosmonaut (LP) (2018)

For fans of Tool, Mastodon, Gojira, The Agonist, Jinjer

Release Date: November 16, 2018

Distribution: Distro Kid

“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

KOSM – Cosmonaut (2018)

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Track Listing:
1. Space Mead (6:07)
2. Cosmonaut (5:27)
3. Colossus (6:38)
4. Wolves Upon The Throne (5:46)
5. The Esoteric Order (6:23)
6. Farseer (6:40)
7. Ancient Heart (5:23)
8. Fiefdom In The Sky (2:15)
9. Omnipresence (4:36)
10. Monarch (7:16)
11. Umbrakinesis (5:23)
12. Wza – Y’ei (4:20)
Album Length: 1:06:21

Album Credits:

– All songs performed by Jessie Grace, Mike Slater, Michael Mastracci, Erik Leonhard, Sterling Paterson
– All songs written by Jessie Grace, Mike Slater, Michael Mastracci, Erik Leonhard, Sterling Paterson
– Produced, mixed, and mastered by Mike Slater
– Album Artwork by Jessie Grace

Available on: iTunes, Bandcamp, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer

Album & Live Line Up:

Jessie Grace (Vocals)

Mike Slater (Guitar)

Michael Mastracci (Bass),

Erik Leonhard (Guitar)

Sterling Paterson (Drums)

L-R – Jessie Grace – Vocals, Mike Slater – Guitar, Erik Leonhard – Guitar, Michael ‘Pastrami’ Mastracci – Bass, Sterling Paterson – Drums

Photo credit – Justin Forster

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.

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 two singles; including the well received “Ancient Heart” music video. 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 next release “Cosmonaut” is an LP loosely based on the Lovecraftian myth of Cthulhu and each song is meant to walk the listener through a story from beginning to end.

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

Shared Stage w/:
Sirenia, Threat Signal, Ninjaspy, Anarcheon, Obsidian, Giants Arise, Gross Misconduct

Tour and Festivals
2018 – Wacken Metal Battle Canada (round 1) – Vancouver BC
2018 – Metalocalypstick Festival – Lone Butte, BC
2018 – Metallion Festival – Vanderhoof, BC
2018 – Rickshaw – Vancouver, BC w/ Sirenia

0 EPK – Cabrakaan – Songs From Anahuac (2014)

January 13, 2018
by Asher
· Cabrakaan · EPKs

Cabrakaan – Songs From Anahuac (2014)

For fans of Nightwish, Equlibrium, Epica, Eluveitie, Ensiferum

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

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“Cabrakaän on a remarkable concert with live orchestra and a chorus” – El Sol de Toluca (Mexican newspaper)

“CABRAKAÄN, a fusion between folklore and metal” – ARTURO MARÍN

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Release Date: June 14, 2014
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Cipactli (2:57)
2. Citalmina (3:37)
3. Obsidian (4:37)
4. La Leyenda (5:30)
5. La Llorona (5:09)
6. Meshika (4:19)
EP Length: 26:12

EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: CABRAKAÄN
• All songs written by: Marko Cipaktli/Pat Cuikani & Ramon Estrada
• Produced by: Cipaktli & Cuikani
• Mixed by: Cipäktli Miktlan Recording Studio
• Mastered by: Lasse Lammert LSD studio. Lübeck, Germany
• Album Artwork by: DOONA www.doona.pro
• Album Band Line Up: Pat Cuikani, Marko Cipaktli, Arcader White, Ramón Estrada, Andy Katzen

Discography:
2018 – Cem Anahuac – LP (coming soon)
2014 – Songs From Anahuac – EP

Shared Stage with:
From Mexico: APYRO, Anima Tempo, Nuclear Chaos, Desangre, Drakonia…
From Canada: Tessitura, Anarcheon, Scythia, Hedk’s, Viloent Betty, Sovereign Council

Tours and Festival Performances:
2017 – METALOCALYPSTICK FEST – LONE BUTTE, BC
2015 – FESTIVAL CULTURAL – SAN SIMON DE GUERRERO. MEXICO
2014 – FESTIVAL DEL QUINTO SOL – TENANGO DEL VALLE, MEXICO

Music Placements:
2015 – FUSION ROCK LIVE TV SHOW (Televisión Mexiquense, MEX) .

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Marko Cipaktli (Drums/Harsh vocals) | Pat Cuikani (Vocals/Ocarinas) | Paul Belmar (Guitar) | Nakuset Gould (Bass) | Alex Navarro (Guitar) – Photo Credit: Alex Herrera

Metal means so much to so many cultures and has spread throughout the world, bringing unity and happiness rather than war and hatred.

The United Nations should make 2018 the official year of metal!

When metal meets a new culture it blends with it, creating a band special and original that we have never heard before. Such a band is the Mexican Folk Metal band Cabrakaan.

Formed in Toluca, Mexico in December 2012, Cabrakaan combine metal, orchestral elements and Mexican folkloric music, mixing such instruments as Jarocha harp, marimba and pre-Hispanic instruments like ocarinas, with lyrics in Spanish, English, Zapoteco and Nahuatl!

Cabrakaan are a truly unique band, one not just for their beloved and inspirational Mexico, but for the whole world, and the world will be hearing much more of them in the future.

As drummer and founder Marko Cipaktli says.

“We are proud of our roots and our culture and we want to share it with the world through our music.”

Inspired by Nightwish, Equilibrium, Amon Amarth, Wintersun, Eluveitie , Marko describes Cabrakaan’s music as “folk, melodic, epic, symphonic, death.”

Cabrakaan could not have a more metal name. “Cabrakaan is the name of a character in the Mayan sacred book known as Popol Vuh. He is the god of mountains and earthquakes.”

He feels that their forthcoming 2018 album “Cem Anahuac” will be an epic listening experience for fans.

“The album is inspired by the Mexican culture, its traditions and the issues we have as a society nowadays. It’s an expression of pride in our roots, our history and traditions, and our love for metal and music from our country.”

Live, Cabrakaan put on a show that is unique as their music.

“When we are on stage we try to give out fans a great experience by creating an atmosphere from the Aztecs’ time, using costumes and make-up!”

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