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Category: EPKs

0 EPK – Ivy Gardens – Death of Don Valley (2025)

  • June 21, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · EPKs · Ivy Gardens

EPK – Ivy Gardens – Death of Don Valley (2025)

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

For fans of Acid Bath, Rush, King Crimson, Mastodon, Kyuss

Band: Ivy Gardens
Album Title: Death of Don Valley
Release Date: August 29, 2025
Label: Paper Cut Recordings

“It may be a fairly surprising shift. This music is more dour than Goon, which had more positive energy. Most fans will have seen this coming; it’s been in the works for a long time, and most longtime fans will have heard something from this record live and loud at some point. We tried to make almost every song unpredictable. Much of it is dark, heavy, and oppressive, but always in tandem with moments that uplift you out of those emotions into something greater.” – Ivy Gardens

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Ivy Gardens – Live or Die Tour:​
Aug 29 – St. Catharines, ON – Warehouse Concert Hall
Aug 30 – Toronto, ON – Monarch Tavern
Sept 5 – Kitchener, ON – The Golden Apple
Sept 12 – Windsor, ON – Phog Lounge
Sept 13 – Sarnia, ON – AJs Bar
Sept 14 – London, ON – Grogettes Living Room
Sept 18 – Halifax, NS – Radstorm
Sept 19 – Sydney, NS – Daniels Ale House
Sept 20 – Charlottetown, PEI – Babas Lounge
Sept 21 – Moncton, NB – Generator Show
Sept 25 – Woodstock, NB – Montieth Manor
Sept 26 – Montreal, QC – Turbo Haus
Sept 27 – Quebec City, QC – Sonum
Oct 9 – Barrie, ON – CW Coops
Oct 10 – Sudbury, ON – Townhouse Tavern
Oct 11 – Thunder Bay, ON – Black Pirates Pub
Oct 12 – Winnipeg, MB – Bulldog Event Center
Oct 16 – Regina, SK – The Cure Kitchen and Bar
Oct 17 – Saskatoon, SK – The Black Cat
Oct 18 – Calgary, AB – Palomino
Oct 19 – Edmonton, AB – Blak Bar
Oct 23 – Kelowna, BC – Dunnenzies
Oct 24 – Vancouver, BC – Black Alley
Oct 25 – Victoria, BC – Fernwood Community Center

“First of all, can we just give a lot of overdue appreciation to the fact that there are still hard-gigging bands out there that play with the kind of urgency as IVY GARDENS. You can damn AI music straight to fiery pits of hell; this is where the real sound and fury is at. Another thing I appreciate about Ivy Gardens is all the dark humor. You see it in their new music video, with its Red Fangish tongue-in-cheek adventure. This one features a vintage style videotaped car chase, which would play well off a viewing of V/H/S/94. …Fake blood ahead… We’re arrested right away by the powerful strumming of the guitar as “Eye Witness” opens. Drumming is crazy, a frenetic attack of Animal from The Muppets, chasing that beat all over the place… Of course, the classic organ-sound of the keyboards adds a certain kind of spookiness to it all, which can be at once cheeky, mysterious, and cool. I myself love this send-back to ‘60s rock, while respecting that Ivy Gardens brings us a sound that clearly feels “now.”” – Doom and Stoned

“With the premiere of the video for “Burden” below, Niagara Falls progressive sludge trio Ivy Gardens announce their second full-length, Death of Don Valley, will be out Aug. 29 through Paper Cut Recordings. The follow-up to the sans-bass three-piece’s well-received 2024 debut, Goon, is introduced with the lead single “Burden,” which you can find the band playing live in the video premiering below. This ethic would seem to be the crux of Death of Don Valley itself, hence “live off the floor sophomore album” in the headline below. “Burden” benefits from the lack of trickery behind it, from the visually-evidenced capacity on the part of guitarist/vocalist Andrew Blackborow, key-specialist/synthesist Sebastian Hogg and drummer/vocalist Joe Zandwyk, the latter two of whom are also responsible for samples on the record, and while one can hear a bit of Melvinsian do-rock-and-make-it-weird ethos underlying, “Burden” brings charge to coincide with its telltale rhythmic intricacy — not quite doing ‘math’ in the musical sense, but not far off. They say the album’s more complex than the last one, and even if it was tracked entirely live with no overdubs, “Burden” bears that out.” – The Obelisk

Reviews – Goon (2024):

The Canadian National College Radio – May 2024 – Top 20 Loud – #9 Ivy Gardens (Earshot)

The Canadian National College Radio Loud Chart – #8 Ivy Gardens (Earshot) – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Goon – #38 on DoomCharts.com (April 2024)

“…the sonic equivalent of a panic attack.” – Canadian Beats

“Stoner metal, a little chilled sounding, but fast paced, cool stuff.” – Mosh Pit – WORT 89.9 FM (Madison, WI)

““Boner” has got a really cool groove, too, showing you what can happen when you’ve got a band that is truly possessed by the power of The Riff. It’s one of those grinding, motoriffic jobs in the spirit of Kyuss’ “Green Machine.” And it doesn’t take long before we, too, are caught under its sway. The retro organ sound from the keys provides a spooky touch to the chorus, which comes like a sigh of relief after the tense build-up of those guitar-driven verses. The drumming is swarmy and frenetic, and strikes with power at pivotal moments. The breakdown at 4 minutes is a headbanging oasis, made even cooler with the synthesizer’s late-’60s garage twist.” – Doomed and Stoned

“This Canadian trio are promising us a debut album that is “a relentless onslaught of vulgar, belligerent punk, sludge and sweat” when it is released in April. If this lead single is anything to go by, things are going to get very belligerent and sweaty when the full-lengther finally hits our death decks.” – Uber Rock

“GOON is an action packed and turbocharged release powered by Pissed Off grooves and a snarling Punk Rock Attitude which allows IVY GARDENS to deliver a devastating FREAKY slice of Psychedelic Sludge/Stoner Metal.” – Outlaws of The Sun

“Nothing about Ontario’s Ivy Gardens is predictable. Describing it is just going to sound trite. I love it when I know I’m going to miss the mark no matter what I write. But here’s my take: take some awesome keyboard parts from 1967, link them to 80’s New Romantic Synth parts played on guitar, add equal parts Stoner, Punk and Post-Metal. I mean, these guys drank the wrong whiskey and mixed it with the wrong drug while listening to the Clash, and then came down listening to Elvis Costello and early Queens of the Stone Age. Someone somewhere was blasting the B-52’s and the Stooges. It’s a heady mix that when mashed together is cohesive, fresh and original.” – Clean And Sober Stoner

““Goon” by IVY GARDENS. Pretty cool stuff. I like the inventiveness of it. Not something you’ll find carbon copies of. I also like the Stoner edge. Definitely worth checking out.” – Metal-Temple

“Alright, folks, if you haven’t already been swept up by Ivy Gardens, now’s the time. The Niagara, Ontario crew—masters of raw, unfiltered punk and sludge—delivered their first full-length album, Goon, back in April 2024. And let me tell you, it’s an auditory onslaught like no other… Goon is more than just a debut album; it’s a setlist Ivy Gardens fans have been craving. Since their thunderous arrival on the scene in 2021, they’ve been wreaking havoc across Canada’s east coast. And with a summer tour already in the works, this runaway train isn’t slowing down. Ready to dive in? The volume’s punishing, the intensity’s relentless, and there’s zero room to catch your breath—it’s like a panic attack in musical form. Ivy Gardens is daring you to join their world, where the mosh pit never ends, and the ringing in your ears is the only encore you’ll get. If you’re into Kyuss, Truckfighters, or Queens of the Stone Age, then Goon is about to become your new favorite album.” – Papy Jeff Metal

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Band: Ivy Gardens
Album Title: Death of Don Valley
Release Date: August 29, 2025
Label: Paper Cut Recordings

Track Listing:
1. Burn For Murder – 2:02
2. Eye Witness – 2:50
3. Burden – 3:08
4. Guiding Hand – 6:18
5. Frozen Limbs – 5:15
6. Gearth – 2:29
7. Astray – 4:56
8. Bliss – 8:59
9. Golden – 7:07
Album Length: 43:08

Album Credits:
All songs written and performed by Ivy Gardens
Produced by Ivy Gardens
Recorded and mixed by Frank Ditillio
Mastered by Cameron Lee
Album Artwork by Ivy Gardens
Death of Don Valley is Canadian Content (MAPL)

Recording and Live Lineup:
Joe Zandwyk: Drums, Vocals, Samples
Sebastian Hogg: Organ, Piano, Synth, Samples
Andrew Blackborow: Guitar, Vocals

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About The Album Artwork:

A corpse lies between the banks of the flooded Don Valley River, circa 1908.

The artwork anthropomorphizes the river itself. A river that once formed a foundation for life in the area, slowly killed until nothing but mud and toxicity remains.

About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

The record is about death. The unstoppable decay of oneself and the world around them.

The life and death of the Don River encapsulates this.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)

1. BURN FOR MURDER
“I hear they burn for murder…. Well, they say it just takes a second to die.” This is a quote from Lee Harvey Oswald, hours after having successfully assassinated the President of the United States. The lyrics are as violent and impulsive as the music. Frenetic, aggressive, murderous.

2. EYE WITNESS
Pure fiction from two perspectives. One commits an act of violence. The other experiences it on the receiving end. This instrumental is incredibly intricate by our standards. This is a piece we kept cramming with ideas until it was one of the most dense pieces of music on the record.

3. BURDEN
An almost satirical take on the nihilist’s dream. Musically, Burden is perhaps the most straightforward track on the record. Quick and succinct.

4. GUIDING HAND
A song about being pushed forward by a higher power. This was the first song we wrote for the album. It is an exercise in repetition, improvisation, and variations on a theme. At the time, it was the longest song we had ever written, and it was quickly dwarfed by even bigger pieces.

5. FROZEN LIMBS
Martin Hartwell was a bush pilot in the Canadian Arctic. In 1972, his plane crashed. After 31 days, he was found alive, but only after having consumed the flesh of a passenger who didn’t make it. This track is one of the most intricate compositions on the record. It builds to perhaps the heaviest moment in our discography.

6. GEARTH
A moment of peace. Mostly improvised, relaxed, and completely instrumental.

7. ASTRAY
The song is about Sarnia’s “Chemical Valley” and the consequences of unchecked industrial pollution. Musically, Astray establishes its core rhythms and grows naturally with improvisation and variations on its themes.

8. BLISS
Our biggest arrangement to date. Ultimate encapsulation of everything we were trying to do as musicians on this record, as well as finally reaching the sound we’ve been hunting for all these years.

9. GOLDEN
Finally wrote a song about the sun exploding. Ultimate ecological destruction.

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Fun Facts – Story Angles:

1. In one of our last music videos, we filmed a very bloody and very gory murder in a shower stall with a hockey skate. Lots of fake blood, ground beef, and guts everywhere. Fake scalp covered in blood. Real horror show. We kept filming as long as nobody was around and only started cleaning the guts when we heard a bunch of kids lining up to use the change room at the local arena where we were filming.

2. At our last release show in St Catharines, I met two very young kids in the front row right before we were about to start. They were pretty pumped for the show and I told them to wear some earplugs cause this was gonna be insanely loud. Myself and Andrew both brought double the cabs we usually bring, we were absolutely deafening up there.

After the show I meet the kids again, thank them for coming out, they seemed pretty bewildered but absolutely into it. I ask them if they wore earplugs, and I don’t think either of them did. One kid asks me “when does it stop?” I think that little dudes ears were ringing like crazy. What an icon.

L-R – Andrew Blackborow (Guitar, Vocals), Joe Zandwyk (Drums, Vocals),  Sebastian Hogg (Keyboards)

Photo Credit by Luka Kartveli

Ivy Gardens, the experimental sludge metal band from Niagara Falls, Canada, has announced the release of their highly anticipated new music video for the single “Burden” and their sophomore album, “Death of Don Valley”, set to drop on August 29th, 2025, via Paper Cut Recordings. The record marks a bold new chapter in the band’s sound, with more complex compositions, darker themes, and a shift into a more experimental and atmospheric direction.
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Formed in the parking lot of Princess Auto, Ivy Gardens’ journey began with a mutual love for covering Rush instrumentals and an obsession with heavy, sludge-infused sound. From those humble beginnings, the band’s unique chemistry and vision have led to the creation of their most ambitious and thematically focused album yet.

“Death of Don Valley” is a concept album, exploring the themes of death, decay, and the unstoppable erosion of life and the environment. The concept is rooted in the history of the Don Valley River, a once-thriving waterway now plagued by pollution and degradation. The album’s artwork reflects this with the haunting image of a corpse between the banks of the flooded river, anthropomorphizing the water itself as it becomes a symbol of death and decay.

The material on “Death of Don Valley” was designed to be heard live, with massive stacks of amplifiers and a commitment to delivering the music in all its raw, unfiltered glory. It marks a bold new direction for Ivy Gardens; the band has no plans of slowing down. Their dedication to the project is evident in every note they play and every lyric they write as they continue to push musical boundaries and explore new sonic territories. Lyrically, the record draws from a mix of historical events, such as the tragic story of Canadian bush pilot Martin Hartwell, and fictional narratives, creating a dark and gripping atmosphere. The songs explore everything from violence, death, and survival to environmental destruction and existential dread. As the band explains:

“Death of Don Valley is the natural progression of their sound, with more complexity and a deliberate thematic structure. Musically, it marks a shift in Ivy Gardens’ approach. This album is darker, more experimental, and more intricate than our previous work on 2024’s Goon. While Goon carried a more positive, energetic vibe, this LP is more about confronting the darker aspects of life, and it reflects a deeper exploration into musical and thematic complexity.”

Ivy Gardens’ influences are vast, ranging from progressive icons like Rush, Yes, and King Crimson to sludge pioneers like EYEHATEGOD and Iron Monkey. Their sound blends elements of stoner metal, sludge, math rock, and progressive rock, creating an unpredictable listening experience that takes the listener through a series of emotional and sonic landscapes.

Fans of Ivy Gardens can expect an intense live performance soon, as the band does plan to tour in support of the new album this coming September. Stay tuned for dates to be announced, and Ivy Gardens are bringing their thunderous sound to stages nationwide. Expect a live show that will test the limits of your ears and your emotions.

“Death of Don Valley” (out August 29th) is available for pre-order at https://ivygardens.bandcamp.com/

Discography:
2022 – Ivy Gardens – EP
2022 – Walk Like an Egyptian (single)
2024 – Goon – LP
2025 – Death of Don Valley – LP

Tours and Festivals:
2024 – NXNE – Toronto, ON
2025 – Rhune Mountain Festival, Dunnville, ON

0 EPK – CHAKA – It’s Not Human (single) (2025)

  • June 15, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · CHAKA · EPKs

EPK – CHAKA – It’s Not Human (single) (2025)

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

“We believe our single ‘It’s Not Human’ will be well-received since it is an extension of our earlier heavy music, and it will be on our first full-length album. When composing, we have really made a point to allow the new songs a chance to breathe as they were being coaxed out of their fledgling status. We hope that the listeners of this single will have a fun, cathartic, and head-banging experience! We always try to make the songs as heavy, groovy, and airtight as possible.” – Mark Sokoll – Bass, Vocals – CHAKA

For fans of Carnivore, Venom, Celtic Frost, Motorhead, Voivod

Single Title: It’s Not Human (2:47) (off forthcoming album Amplifying the Past LP)
Release Date: 06/06/25
Label: Seven Percent Solution
Distribution: CD Baby

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“CHAKA unleashes the primal force of the past with a single “It’s Not Human.”… Hardly any other underground thrash formation from New York has fought for its place in the metal underground as uncompromisingly as CHAKA. Since the rough debut EP „Neanderthal Tales“ (2019) the quartet plows constantly through the clubs of Queens, Brooklyn and Long Island. Creative Motor is bassist and singer Mark Sokoll, flanked by guitar heavy workers Frank Principe, Drum Berserker Mike Caldarella and studio all-rounders Ty Canon from Ireland. Their trademark: guitars like volcanic rock, drums like thunderous avalanches and a bass that makes every heater vibrate.” – Blattturbo

“If “Musth” and “Mister Brink” are any indication, ‘Amplifying the Past’ will not only stand alongside the genre’s greats — it may very well cast a shadow over them. It’s a work born of memory but aimed at the future, one boot planted in the blood-soaked soil of history, the other crashing down with glorious defiance. CHAKA isn’t just amplifying the past — they’re weaponizing it! – Jam Sphere

Neanderthal Tales EP Reviews 2020:

“To my understanding, this is a side project of Darkside (NYC) bassist Mark Sokoll , and it is quite the shock to the system. While elements of Doom and Hardcore rear their heads throughout this rather short 4 song EP, the main strain showing glaring prominance is the sludgy, speaker fraying, super amped metal that raises the eyebrows & the adreneline for sure.” – Guillotine Zine

“The sludgy bass sounds of “Flak” give it a dirty raw sound that combines the sounds of Motorhead with Crowbar and Cro-Mags to create a blood-and-thunder affair, with Sokoll playing the Cave Man throughout and it is beer-drinking good fun. The uptempo drive of the track keeps the fires burning and the sonics are less primitive than meet the eye (ear)… A couple of neat tempo shifts move from a slower Doom-laden sound to a raw, Hardcore-Punk one with a fuzzy bass sound that is abrasive enough to be on a Black Metal album.” – Metal Noise

“I read the lyrics to the songs before I actually listened to the music, and was astonished at just how well-written the content was on that end… Mark Sokoll’s lyrics are witty, thoughtful, and clever… CHAKA has several strong components going for them beyond the theme. Mark Sokoll’s vocal performance is passionate and vibrant…The bass-heavy tones are refreshing for the genre. CHAKA rinsed away my skepticism and misgivings. Neanderthal Tales is more than anything else, proof that originality can still be found in the foundational Metal genres.” – Contaminated Tones

“Ladies and gentlemen the year is 2020 and with the new year comes the birth of the latest rock sub-genre…. CAVE METAL!  Mark Sokoll… bassist of Darkside NYC (as well as the highly-underrated Terminal Confusion from way back in the day) is the main brain behind this four0song, ten minute debut which has its share of backstories… “Flak” leads off (check out the video) with a fuzzy bass and some straight outta da cave styled vocals. With so many styles of metal out there to be had cave metal is not that bad of a self-description to be honest with you. What I like about “Neanderthal Tales”is that these songs mix shit up… there is no singular pattern that they stick to. Just for that this EP gets some bonus points.” – In Effect Hardcore Magazine

Single Title: It’s Not Human (2:47) (off forthcoming album Amplifying the Past LP)
Release Date: 06/06/25
Label: Seven Percent Solution
Distribution: CD Baby

Single Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: CHAKA
• All songs written by: CHAKA
• Produced by: CHAKA
• Mixed by: Ty Canon
• Mastered by: Ty Canon
• Single Artwork by: Moises Hellforge from Brazil

Recording Lineup:
Ty Canon – Guitar
Frank Principe – Guitar
Mike Caldarella – Drums
Mark Sokoll – Bass, Vocals

Live Lineup:
Frank Principe – Guitar
Mike Caldarella – Drums
Mark Sokoll – Bass, Vocals

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Describe The Single Artwork:
For our It’s Not Human single, the artwork features two primitive axe/bone weapons crossed with a gruesome DNA strand double helix down the center, resembling a hideous spinal cord, which sits behind two rotting, opposing skulls: one modern and the other primitive, with our logo displayed above.

About the single (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
For our It’s Not Human single, the song is about the archeological discovery of an ancient tooth originally thought to come from a human being. It was a Neanderthal tooth, and it allowed scientists to map the Neanderthal genome and ultimately, ours. It also covers the important discovery of the DNA double helix by Drs Watson and Crick. Musically, it is a juggernaut due to its abrupt start and quick pace. The rhythm undulates, becomes dreamy, and ultimately returns to being Thrashy.

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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:

1. Guitarist Ty Canon lives in Ireland, while drummer Mike C. lives in NJ. Guitarist Frank P. lives on Long Island, NY, and bassist and vocalist Mark Sokoll lives in Queens, NY.

2. All of the members of CHAKA are from a Queens neighborhood called Auburndale in Flushing. We have known each other for 40+ years!

3. Drummer Mike C. recorded one of the upcoming songs for the Amplifying the Past LP without any musical reference!!

L-R – Mike Caldarella (Drums), Mark Sokoll (Bass & Vocals), Frank Principe (Guitar)

NYC heavy trio CHAKA has dropped their thunderous new single “It’s Not Human”, a primal assault of groove and aggression that marks the first release from their upcoming debut full-length album, “Amplifying the Past”, due out later this year.

Formed as a studio project and now evolved into a live sonic force, CHAKA has deep roots in Queens’ metal and hardcore scene. Founding bassist and vocalist Mark Sokoll, a veteran of bands like Darkside NYC and Terminal Confusion, is joined by longtime friends Mike C. (ex-White Trash) on drums and Frank P. (Lost Cause) on guitar. The band also collaborates remotely with Ireland-based guitarist Ty Canon, a childhood friend whose riffs continue to shape their recordings.

Lyrically, “It’s Not Human” presents a sonic excavation. The song delves into the real-life discovery of a Neanderthal tooth, a pivotal moment in tracing the human genome.

“It’s about evolution, science, and ancient ancestry,” says Sokoll. “We’ve always drawn inspiration from human origins, military history, and authors like Arthur C. Clarke and Carl Sagan.”

Musically, the track is a relentless juggernaut—starting abruptly, rushing forward with thrash intensity, then turning dreamy before returning to a pummeling close.

The single’s artwork visually echoes this evolutionary theme, featuring crossed primitive weapons behind a grotesque DNA helix, flanked by dueling skulls—one ancient, one modern.

Set for release later this year, “Amplifying the Past” represents CHAKA’s most dynamic and collaborative work to date.

“This record expands on our earlier sound but lets the songs breathe more. We want listeners to feel like they’ve been on a cathartic, headbanging ride,” adds Sokoll.

The band’s style is best described in five words: Primal. Loud. Heavy. Aggressive. Groovy. Drawing on influences like Black Sabbath, Carnivore, Motorhead, and Celtic Frost, CHAKA delivers raw, no-frills metal with a scientific twist.

On stage, CHAKA amplifies their sound even further. Fans can expect not just volume, but presence.

“We’re a loud trio—maybe even louder than four or five-piece bands. We’re all in our 50s, but we don’t hold back.”

Despite geographical distance—band members live in New York, New Jersey, and Ireland—CHAKA thrives on modern file-sharing and old-school chemistry as the trio has known each other for over 40 years. That connection fuels their sound.

More singles and videos will follow as the band finalizes the LP. CHAKA also promises future EPs and extended releases, all staying true to their mission: making music that’s as thoughtful as it is heavy.

Discography:
2025 – It’s Not Human – single (in anticipation of the Amplifying the Past LP)
2024 – Musth – single
2021 – Mister Brink – Hallowe’en video/single
2019 – Neanderthal Tales – EP

Shared Stage with: Possessed, Hirax, and Obituary
Tours and Festivals:
2018 – Leperfest – Ypres, Belgium

0 EPK – Eternal Drak – The Warrior Order (2025)

  • June 13, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · EPKs · Eternal Drak · Uncategorized

EPK – Eternal Drak – The Warrior Order (2025)

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

“This EP serves as a heartfelt homage to our journey, a way to honor the memories we’ve created and express our immense gratitude to the fans who have stood by us through the years. By revisiting and reimagining these older tracks, we aim to rekindle the connection with our long-time listeners while simultaneously inviting new fans to discover and embrace our unique sound. “The Warrior Order” aims to bridge the gap between old-school metal and modern sounds, blending the raw, nostalgic vibes of classic metal with the refined production and innovation of contemporary music. By doing so, the album seeks to evoke powerful memories and untold stories from the past while offering a renewed, enriched auditory experience that resonates with both long-time metal enthusiasts and newer audiences. We hope to strike a balance that not only honors the genre’s roots but also pushes its boundaries forward.” – Eternal Drak

Band: Eternal Drak
EP Title: The Warrior Order
Release Date: July 17, 2025
Label: FirstWave Canada

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“A fine collection from the masters of ancient evil” – Metal Noise (The Warrior Order – 2025)

“There’s evil intent at the start of next song “Eternal Drak” something I’d expect as it’s named after the band. Again, the trio are delving into themes of dark forces and mythical battles, but they have upped the intensity on this one as it sounds more powerful. It’s hard not to imagine a town or castle besieged by dragon’s fire and the hellish earth that awaits any survivors.” – The Razor’s Edge (The Warrior Order – 2025)

“another  great  sounding  recording  from  Eternal  Drak  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  blackened  thrash  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  “Oda  A  La  Luna”  and  “La  Nueva  Orden”.  8  out  of  10.” – Bringer of Death Zine (The Warrior Order – 2025)

“„Eternal Drak“ is a small grab bag. Here they use different tempos that fit into the fast, rhythmic sound. With an extremely thrashy and vocally aggressive sound, you always have to be prepared for changing rhythms and moods. An extremely brutal melody blows with us „La nueva Order“ counter. At the end of the „EP“ they take a Metallica song from the album „Master of Puppets“ before. „Leper Messiah“ rewound in a radical version. Just as the album title says: they implement the warrior code musically.” – Hellfire Magazin (The Warrior Order – 2025)

“The Warrior Order is a real surprise and shows a completely new face of ETERNAL DRAK,” – PowerMetal.de (The Warrior Order – 2025)

““Oda A La Luna” sees a powerful drum at the beginning, before the rhythm settles in this dark ode. The lyrical theme is one of rebellion and ritual, and you can feel the intensity with each slap on the snare. The middle section has a sudden tempo change, with a riff that will get your head moving and the intensity follows through.” – The Razor’s Edge (The Warrior Order – 2025)

“This is a pretty good EP that’s got plenty of thrashy riffs, grooves and black metal harmonies and tremolos, give this a spin. ” – Drako’s Metal Reviews (The Warrior Order – 2025)

“”Drak Metal” is an excellent album, a deserving addition to any metalhead’s collection. With a few specific focuses here and there, the combination of Black and Thrash and Groove metals is done with near perfect balance, so there should be a wide appeal. ” – Metal Temple (2024 – Imprisoned Souls)

“the album comes with a sharp and grim expression set to an appropriately dark mood and mode, and in terms of mood and atmosphere this album did remind me ever so slightly of Celtic Frost, even if the music itself is rather different. That being said, I would imagine that quite a few thrash metal fans that also enjoy a little bit extreme metal as well as a band like aforementioned Celtic Frost would feel right at home with the landscapes explored on this production.” – The Viking in the Wilderness (2024 – Imprisoned Souls)

“‘Drak Metal’ is actually very enjoyable… it has a supreme raw quality to it which gives the album a sense honest integrity that just means that the listener cannot get enough of it, that passion is infectious and is more than enough to say, more of the same guys… more of the same.” – Metal Digest (2021 – Drak Metal)

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Band: Eternal Drak
EP Title: The Warrior Order
Release Date: July 17, 2025
Label: FirstWave Canada
Track Listing:
1. Oda a la luna – 4:22
2. Contra Viento – 5:16
3. Eternal Drak – 5:50
4. La Nueva Orden – 5:51
5. Leper Messiah (Cover) – 5:29
EP Length: 26:48
EP Recording Credits:
• Tracks 1-4 performed by: Eternal Drak
• Written by: Andres Martinez
• Metallica Cover – Leper Messiah
Written by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
• Performed by: Eternal Drak
• All songs produced by: Andres Martinez
• All songs mixed by: Andres Martinez
• All songs mastered by: Andres Martinez
• EP Artwork by: FirstWave Canada
• SOCAN member
• Canadian Content (MAPL)Album and Live Band Line Up:
Eternal Drak Line Up 2025
Andres Martinez (Drakar) – Vocals, Guitar
Mike Amyot – Guitar
Patrick Auger (PPO) – Drums

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About The Album Artwork:

The album represents a complete revitalization of the band’s debut, breathing new life into its legacy with four tracks meticulously re-recorded from scratch. This bold step not only enhances the sonic quality but also redefines the essence of the original work for contemporary audiences. The iconic cover art, an integral part of the album’s identity, has also undergone a transformation. The 2002 design has been entirely digitalized, showcasing a masterful depiction of Lucifer commanding his troops into battle. This striking visual not only complements the album’s themes of struggle and supernatural horror but also serves as a symbol of the band’s unyielding evolution and creative ambition.

About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

This album bridges two distinct eras in the journey of Eternal Drak: the energetic creativity of the 1990s and the refined artistry of the present day. It represents a homage to the band’s origins, where young minds passionately crafted what is now revered as old-school metal. These early works have been revisited and revitalized, bringing their raw spirit into the modern soundscape with enhanced production quality that respects the authenticity of the era while ensuring it resonates with contemporary audiences. Through meticulously re-recording the four original tracks, Eternal Drak breathes new life into their debut, preserving the integrity of black thrash metal while making it accessible to a new generation of listeners. To complement this effort, the album includes a cover of one of the most iconic and influential bands in metal history, serving as both a tribute and a testament to the enduring inspiration these legends have provided. This project encapsulates the band’s unwavering dedication to their craft, blending nostalgia with innovation to create a sound that is timeless yet refreshingly current.

Track By Track:

1. Oda A La Luna
“Oda a la Luna” is a dark ode. The song narrates the exile of celestial beings who, through magic and sacrifice, were banished to a neutral dimension. It delves into themes of paganism, immortality, and the essence of evil inherited by humanity. The lyrics weave a tale of rebellion, ritual, and the eternal connection to the moon as a symbol of power and transcendence. It’s a powerful anthem that combines the relentless energy of black metal with haunting imagery of supernatural struggle and legacy.

2. Contra Viento
“Contra Viento” is a fierce and evocative. The song explores themes of rebellion against religious oppression, the fall of institutions, and the dark forces that reign over humanity. Through chilling imagery of witches, druids, and cursed thrones, the lyrics paint a world consumed by shadows and cruelty. The track’s relentless energy and visceral narrative reflect a mythical struggle against conformity, highlighting the destructive yet liberating power of chaos and darkness. This song includes a lot of orchestral instrumentation and clean vocals.

3. Eternal Drak
“Eternal Drak” is a powerful thrash black metal song. delves into themes of eternal life, dark forces, and mythical battles. The lyrics narrate a cosmic struggle where beings like witches and spirits unite under the power of “ReficuL,” a malevolent entity seeking dominion. The song conjures vivid imagery of blood-soaked rituals, fallen orders, and the eternal flame of life purified from evil. With relentless energy and haunting narratives, “Eternal Drak” captures a tale of chaos and dominance, echoing the raw and unyielding essence of the genre itself.

4. La Nueva Orden
“La Nueva Orden” explores themes of transformation, power, and the rejection of traditional deities. The lyrics depict a narrative where warriors rise against supernatural forces, embracing a new era of enlightenment and dominance. Through vivid imagery, the song portrays a world where individuals transcend ancestral beliefs, mastering both the elements and their own mental strength to create a harmonious existence devoid of divine intervention. The battle against oppressive forces, symbolized by “HavoheJ,” showcases an unrelenting quest for freedom and control over destiny. With its fusion of mysticism and rebellion, the song captures the essence of bridging science and magic, pushing boundaries, and challenging the constraints imposed by ancient traditions. “La Nueva Orden” stands as a compelling declaration of evolution and resistance. Musically, the song moves in a fairly flamenco harmony and in the middle, an interlude of acoustic guitars gives it depth.

5. Leper Messiah
This is a powerful reimagining of Metallica’s legendary song, crafted to honor the iconic energy of the original while seamlessly incorporating the intense and unique style of Eternal Drak. With vocals adapted to resonate with the band’s distinctive sound, this cover transforms the classic track into an electrifying experience that fans of Metallica and Eternal Drak alike will find unforgettable. A bold experiment worth every listen.

Eternal Drak’s current lineup – Left, Andres Martinez “Drakar” (Vocal/Guitar) – Center, Patrick Auger “PPO”(Drum) – Right, Mike Amyot (Guitar)

Photo credit: Caroline Juneau

 

Eternal Drak is a band based in Quebec, Canada, but originally formed in Latin America during the 1990s. Thrash Black Metal has always defined their core sound, though it has evolved over time with various influences enriching their musical style. Thematically, their lyrics delve into darkness, both human and inhuman, expressed diversely across their seven official releases. They are currently signed with the Canadian label FirstWave.

In 1997, the Martínez brothers—Drakar and Warhammer—laid the foundation for Eternal Drak at the ages of 17 and 15, respectively. The following year, rhythm guitarist Oscar Layton (Reijav) joined the band.

In the early 2000s, Eternal Drak achieved recognition by winning the City TV network award for Best Metal Video with their song “Eternal Drak.”

Their first EP, *La Resurrección de la Orden Guerrera*, was released in 2002, followed by their first full-length album, *Eternal Drak*, which was recorded in 2005 but officially released in 2012.

In 2007, the band disbanded temporarily.

In 2020, the band regrouped in Quebec, Canada, with Drakar, Warmessiah, and Reijav joining forces to create the album *The Past is Gone, A New One is Coming*. This album was dedicated to the memory of Eduardo Martínez (Warhammer), the band’s co-founder, eternal drummer, and beloved friend.

In 2021, the band released their third full-length album, *Drak Metal*, featuring 12 original tracks and one cover. That same year, the lineup was restructured with the addition of drummer Juan Francisco Avella. They also signed a contract with the Italian label Wormhole Death for the physical release of *Drak Metal*.

In 2022, Eternal Drak released their fourth studio album, *Shadow Storm*, accompanied by the music video *Hide Your Madness*, filmed on Orleans Island in Quebec, Canada.

In 2023, the band released their second EP, *Interdimensional War of Satan*, which includes five tracks.

In 2024, they released their fifth full-length album, *Imprisoned Souls*, featuring 10 tracks. The lineup was further strengthened with the addition of Mike Amyot (lead guitar) and Patrick Auger (drums).

In 2025, the band will release *The Warrior Order*, a complete reimagining of their 2022 debut EP “La Resurreccion De La Orden Guerrera”. This newly recorded EP pays respectful homage to their origins while presenting a modernized sound.

Today, Eternal Drak continues to thrive, staying true to its name by delivering powerful riffs, thunderous drums, and commanding vocals. With more metal, melody, and harmony than ever before, the band remains as dynamic and determined as ever.

Discography:
2025 – The Warrior Order – EP
2024 – Imprisoned Souls – LP
2023 – Interdimensional War Of Satan – EP
2022 – Shadow Storm – LP
2021 – Drak Metal – LP
2021 – My God Is The Sun – Single
2020 – Lets Get Rude – Single
2020 – The True Meaning Of Life – Single
2020 – The Past Is Gone, A New One Is Coming – LP
2012 – Eternal Drak – LP
2002 – La Resurreccion De La Orden Guerrera – EP
Shared Stage with: Inquisition, La Corriveau, Lancaster

 

0 EPK – DOLL – Better Days, Better Times (2025)

  • June 11, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · DOLL · EPKs

EPK – DOLL – Better Days, Better Times (2025)

Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelaitons[.]com

“This release marks a shift—more collaborators, new instruments, fresh energy running through the tracks. We’ve moved beyond the borders of the last two records, drawn from new experiences, and let the songs grow without constraint. It’s more honest, more personal. Still dark. Still unmistakably Doll. Just with a few more layers in the songs. With this album, we wanted to pull listeners in closer to what’s top of mind to us, our values, our experiences. It’s not just something to hear; it’s something to sit and listen to. It’s less about the volume this time, more about the weight behind the lyrics.” – DOLL

Band: Doll
Album Title: Better Days, Different Times
Release Date: July 18, 2025
Label: Self-Release

For fans of SoftCult, Amyl and the Sniffers, Scowl, Nobro, The Pretty Reckless

Doll.bandcamp.com | Facebook.com/dollband | Spotify | Youtube.com/@insidethedollhouse

“#1 Doll – Zach’s Picks of the Week – July 7 – 12, 2025 – Canadian Beats

“In one of the best comeback stories in music in 2025, Canadian Alt-Rock duo DOLL will release their first new collection of material since 2011’s The Ragdoll Diaries… In addition to five slamming originals, DOLL chips in an inspired take on the Deep Purple classic rock anthem – “Smoke On the Water!” “- Ghost Cult Magazine

“Doll sharpens their grit with new muscle and melody. Their return after more than a decade is not a nostalgia trip but a rebirth. The Ottawa band’s forthcoming EP Better Days, Different Times (July 18th) expands their core formula of raw energy and no-frills honesty by inviting new players and broader sonic choices into the mix. But even with cello flourishes and genre jumps, their identity remains firmly intact.” – Amplify The Noise

“The new track ‘Shark Bait’ from Doll is a blast! The world has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of “JAWS” and now we have a brand new punk-fueled bite in the pants to go along with all of the bloody hoopla. ‘Shark Bait’ is basically straight ahead hardcore riffage with razor sharp teeth, fun lyrics and a precursor to their new EP, ‘Better Days, Different Times’ set for a July 18th release. Catch it on your Home for the Best New Rock… W-J-O-EEEE” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll

“DOLL has returned as potent and as impressive as they were before but with greater impact we suggest, Better Days, Better Times quite simply a must exploration for punk and feral rock hearts.” – The Ring Master Review

“Christina Kasper’s changeable voice is impressive.” – Keep On Rocking

“‘Bleeding’ is a colourful mixture of Hard and Alternative Rock, paired with influences from Punk and Gothic, in a very melancholic sounding melody. The powerful voice of singer Christina Kasper dominates like a siren. ” – Metal Heads Forever Magazine

“The Rag Doll Diaries” is the story of a road weary/world weary band with so much to say and share. Its the combination on heartache and despair offered with a hand meant for holding. In other words here is real music for the real world.” – Heavy Metal Time Machine (2013 – The Ragdoll Diaries)

“Doll was conceived as a bridge between punk and rock, a bridge that was fulfilled in the early ’90s by bands like Nirvana and the mid-’90s by Foo Fighters… A good punk band doesn’t write about the joys of picking daisies and Doll is no exception.” – The Whig Standard (Kingston, ON) (2013)

“Doll provides a missing link between punk and rock.” – The Intelligencer (Belleville, ON) (2013)

“The four-piece are definitely reminiscent of the grunge era and have provided a concise four-word biography of the band: “Rock N’ Fucking Roll.” – Exclaim! (2011 – The Ragdoll Diaries)
“One of the most striking aspects of Inside The Dollhouse, after Christina’s whiskey-and-hell voice, is a fictional character by the name of Sally created to carry the songs. A concept completely unexpected given the band’s twentysomething youth, immediately reminiscent of Alice Cooper’s infamous character Steven, introduced on Welcome To My Nightmare in 1975.” – Bravewords (2010 – Inside the Dollhouse)

“The debut from Ottawa’s Doll caught me instantly like a fish on a hook. This is serious music. Dark, intense and magnetic, this is the kind of gritty ’90s grunge that doesn’t fuck around. Fronted by the vocally vicious Christina Kasper, Doll recall an angry and confused era of music devoid of pop but not catchiness. Kasper howls in the vein of Courtney Love and Brodi Dalle, and while the lyrics are simple and not exactly fresh, they are impacting. Songs like “Perfect” deal with trying to live up to society’s standards, while “Sally Lost Her Shoelaces” and “Daddy’s Little Girl” deal with hurt, confusion and heroin against a backdrop of chunky guitars, assaulting drums and badass attitude. Julie-Anne Madore’s backing vocals add a whispered, haunting feel to this record. If the dirty rock’n’roll alone doesn’t reel you in, nothing will.” – Exclaim (2009 – Inside the Dollhouse)

Band: Doll
Album Title: Better Days, Different Times
Release Date: July 18, 2025
Track Listing:
1. Bleeding – 4:32
2. Shark Bait – 3:07
3. Smoke on the Water – 4:26
4. Scene Dream – 4:28
5. Ends Like This – 3:24
6. Goodbye – 3:27
Album Length: 23:29
Album Credits:
All songs performed by: Doll
All songs written by: Doll
Produced by: Josh Hart, Jason Jaknunas
Mixed by: Josh Hart
Mastered by: Josh Hart
Album Artwork by: Mark KiddAlbum Lineup
Guitar: Pete Kasper
Guitar, Vocals, Bass: Christina
Drums: Chris Zimmerman – Smoke on the Water,
Josh Hart – All the Rest
Cello:  Raphael Weinroth-Browne
Keys: Phil Campbell
Extra Guitars : Athanasios Maravelis
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About The Album Artwork:

The album’s artwork is a throwback to our childhood, and how BMX was king, and really focusing on what really matters, it is having fun, exploring, living life in real time, not on devices. We wanted to highlight that raw emotion with the bike under the street light, slightly ominous and mysterious.

About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

The new album takes you on a journey of different musical genres that we enjoy.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. Bleeding
The Bleeding is one that came out of watching True Detective, actually, the last season, we were huge fans of the season, and that influenced us lyrics and musically, making it that darker feel but with lots of single notes, which is more than we used to ever do before. There is homage to the trauma that the Indigenous People went through in Canada.

2. Shark Bait
Shark Bait was a fun some that we had come up with after playing around with some hardcore style riffing and our passion for the Jaws movies. We have always had a strong attraction to shark movies, and when Pete came up with the riff for the chorus, it just felt so right with the “Shark Bait” vocals, everything was clicking, and we just went for it.

3. Smoke on the Water
We have always done a cover version with each release of Doll, with White Wedding ,and JailBreak,

Smoke was another one that came together really quickly. We loved the original, but after seeing all the fires and the destruction that happened in 2024, there was this need to bring forward our own version of the song. We updated the lyrics to match how the disasters had made us feel, and musically, we have always wanted to try a more doom-inspired vibe, and this song let us express ourselves in a raw and emotional way.  

4. Scene Dream
I think every band has been here, where the goal is always the same: to become “big”, whatever that means or looks like to you and whatever music you’re playing. As much as everyone says that they are playing for fun, there is always that hope that you “make it” and connect with an audience, if that means playing to 10 people to some or playing arenas to others. As much as we are playing for ourselves, the feeling you feel that someone else wants to hear your songs is amazing. This song talks to the pressures of others in the pursuit of making it in your scene.

5. Ends Like This
This song is about the struggles of being in a relationship. No matter how hard you try, and the promises made on both sides, sometimes all of that is moot, and nothing you do can prepare you for the outcome.

6. Goodbye
This is a personal song for Christina about losing her mom early on in life, with her own personal battles with pain. The hope is that this one may help others who may be going through similar circumstances.

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Fun Facts:

1. Christina and Pete are married.

2. They have been supporting and pioneering the Ottawa local scene by organizing shows in the area for over 20 years.

3. On tour, we always had hot and sour soup in every city.

4. Our first out of town runs of shows, we didn’t even have a band van, which we ended up finding late night the day before, purchased off someone privately, and had insured and plated the next morning before driving off in our amazing two tone brown GMC Safari (RIP), the best van ever created.

5. Everyone was a huge fan of Sonic Youth

After a long hiatus, Doll is back from the dead with a new album. 

Doll is a Canadian alternative rock band from Ottawa, Ontario.

In 2009, Doll released their first album, Inside The Dollhouse. A video was also filmed for “Daddy’s Little Girl”, their first single, which played on MuchMusic and MusiquePlus. A second video was created for their second single, “Sally Lost Her Shoelaces”. Madore left the band a few years after,r and Paquette returned in her place. 

In 2011, they released their second album, The Ragdoll Diaries.[5][6] Two singles/videos came out of this: “FMO” and “Youth of Today, Hope for Tomorrow”. This album was not only released in CD format, but also on vinyl. Soon after, Alex Vance was recruited to fill the bass position.[7] 

Doll has been opening support for Three Days Grace, Lacuna Coil,[8] Danko Jones, Spinnerette, Protest the Hero, Band of Skulls, Anvil, Halestorm, SNFU, Hanzel Und Gretyl, Civet, The Creepshow, Die Mannequin, and many more.

Discography:
2025 – Better Days, Different Times
2011 – The Ragdoll Diaries
2009 – Inside the Dollhouse

Tours and Festivals:
2011 – Ottawa Bluesfest
2011 – IndieWeek
2011 – NXNE
2011 – Montebello Rockfest

0 EPK – Tangents – Molt (2025)

  • June 2, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · EPKs · Tangents

EPK – Tangents – Molt (2025)

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

“So stoked and proud to release Molt. So much growth, so much change, evolution. Yet somehow we make it all make sense. Definitely our most focused effort, we present to you a multitude of experiences in a compact timeframe. This offering allowed us to open and embrace challenges and overcome the obstacles that come with growth” – Tangents

For Fans of The Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die, Dog Fashion Disco, Mr Bungle, Better Lovers

Band: Tangents:
EP Title: Molt
Release Date: April 11, 2025
Label: Self-Release

All Links: https://linktr.ee/Tangents705

Facebook.com/TangentsBand705 | Instagram.com/tangentsofficial

Tangents1.bandcamp.com | Spotify

“If you can imagine a Mike Patton era Faith No More creating bombastic and dramatic metal with a bit of a grunge undercurrent, then that may perhaps be a little bit of an indication about the type of music you will find on this EP. And if that notion strikes you as an intriguing one, chances are good for you to find this EP to be a rewarding one I’d suspect.” – The Viking in the Wilderness

Tangents – “No Dragons, No Lasers, Just LobsTour”
July 16 – Montreal, QC – Bar L’Hemisphere Gauche
July 18 – Windsor, NS – (Gutterfest) – Avon Valley Lanes
July 19 – Yarmouth, NS – The Red Knight
July 20 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub
July 22 – Woodstock, NB – Monteith Manor
July 23 – Bathurst, NB – Bathurst Southside Lounge
July 24 – One Star Studio (secret location)
July 25 – Edmundston, NB – Microbrasserie Ateepic
July 26 – Lachute, QC – Royal Canadian Legion

Band: Tangents:
EP Title: Molt
Release Date: April 11, 2025
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Assimilate (3:01)
2. Mass Delusion (3:33)
3. Forge (3:59)
EP Length: 10:34

EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Tangents
• All songs written by: Tangents
• Produced by: Chris Dimas
• Mixed by: Chris Dimas
• Mastered by: Chris Dimas
• Album Artwork by: Marc Lambert
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP Band Line Up:
Will Tennant – Guitars/Backing vocals
Nathan Chechock – Guitars/Backing Vocals
Rob Barnes – Bass
Matt Williams – Vocals/effects/samples
Simon Oliver – Drums/Backing Vocals

Discography:
2025 – Molt – EP
2022 -Tangents – EP
2020 – Sit Still – EP
2019 – Untitled – EP

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About EP Album Artwork

We wanted the artwork to reflect where we were as a band and what was happening to our band at the time. The album is about growth, rebirth, change……

Naturally, the human vs AI/computer was a good reflection of the current times,

About the EP as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

It’s definitely the best representation of our true selves. The themes are very broad and open-ended.. You could, in theory, write entire catalogues of music around any one of them, so it leaves a ton of possibilities open for future directions we could take. The EP has recorded appearances from every member who had been in Tangents during the self-titled period as well as the current era. This informed the idea of calling the record “Molt”. It fits lyrically as well because each song explores a different instance of major change. Technology, political, and personal change.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. Assimilate
Lyrically, we decided to go with themes that are likely to be commonly felt by many people of the current generation and are yet deeply personal at the same time. Assimilate depicts the fears of someone like a Ted Kazinski kind of character who sees the evolution of technology as an inherent existential threat to humanity. The song takes themes from the movie Terminator 2 and compares them to the modern state of AI and the dark predictions for the near future.\

2. Mass Delusion
Mass Delusion takes inspiration from the story by George Orwell called 1984. It presents themes like displeasure with the state of the current political climate and the importance of keeping a conscious and critically thinking mind. The tune sends the message that one shouldn’t believe everything they hear, especially when it comes to mass media.

3. Forge
Forge is a much more personal and frankly angry song that comes from a place of feeling rented and undervalued as a human being. It paints a picture of the moment when after a long build up of frustration and deep sorrow the damn finally breaks and the feeling evolves into all out rage. Matt says, “ It was a dark period in my life. I had suffered several major personal losses, the biggest of which was losing my father to brain cancer. I had thrust myself into Deejaying weddings full time, but that also came with the feeling like I was everyone’s dancing monkey. I only got to entertain people who have these seemingly beautiful lives, which I just watched from the outside rather than ever getting to be a part of. I had also been through not one but two major break-ups, which had kinda crushed the only light I had seen at the end of the tunnel. Forge is about having to scratch and claw my way out of that hole of depression and dealing with the trials of gaining back my happiness. It’s not directed towards a person, but more so the force in life that seemed to keep slinging so much mud at me during that period. This song is for those who have faced major traumas and to let them know they AREN’T alone.”

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Fun Facts:

1. On tour through Ontario, we were once gifted a huge jar of pickled turnips. Every show, we encouraged people to drink out of it, and it became a viral thing. Haha,h it got stolen and there was a worldwide manhunt for the jar of turnips.

2. Tangents live by the motto “No dragons, no lasers,” which basically means nothing fancy, just give us electricity and we can play our stuff. No relying on gizmos and gadgets

3. Each member of the band is a multi-instrumentalist, which leads to really interesting ideas coming from all of the instruments

 

L-R – Will Tennant – Guitars/Backing vocals, Nathan Chechock- Guitars/Backing Vocals, Rob Barnes- Bass, Matt Williams – Vocals/effects/samples, Simon Oliver- Drums/Backing Vocals

Photo Credit – Rory P

Formed simply as a creative outlet in which there are no rules, Orillia, ON’s TANGENTS plays music with the idea of no constraints, no guidelines, and producing what they would want to hear. With elements of mathcore, prog, and post-hardcore, Tangents take you on a brutally honest journey with nothing to hide during an emotional and heavy 10 minutes on their latest EP, “Molt,” released on April 11, 2025. The band’s goal is to keep the listener on their toes, along with themselves as musicians. Keeping things fresh and ever evolving.

“For this EP, we decided on the 3 songs simply to capture that specific moment in time. I feel that there’s always room for growth, so we constantly keep evolving, we’re stoked and proud to release Molt. With our most focused effort, we present to fans a multitude of experiences in a compact timeframe. This offering allowed us to open and embrace challenges and overcome the obstacles that come with growth,” adds guitarist Will Tennant.

Taking pride that each member of the band is a multi-instrumentalist, Tangents are a bare bones heavy band, and at the end of the day, they get up there and rock out live to showcase very visceral songs. It’s a roller coaster of emotions throughout each track.

Recommended for fans of avant-garde mathy metal and bands such as The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mr Bungle, Every Time I Die, Dog Fashion Disco, and Better Lovers.

Bandcamp – https://tangents1.bandcamp.com​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4knPCPM​

YouTube – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lbqCZ2QJmSbse8S6jgMo8AsgHKm7Gx-H0​

Tangents live by the motto “No dragons, no Lasers,” which basically means nothing fancy, just give them electricity and they can play their tunes! No relying on gizmos and gadgets. Check them out live on the “No Dragons, No Lasers, Just LobsTour”.

Shared Stage with:
Cancer Bats, Comeback Kid, Teeth, Auras, Dog Fashion Disco, Captured!By Robots

Tour and Festivals:
Hundreds of Ontario Shows
2022- East Coast Tour
2023- Ontario Tour
2025- Ontario Tour
2025- East Coast Tour

0 EPK – Tigguo Cobauc – Ascended Deliverance (single) (2025)

  • May 30, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · EPKs · Tigguo Cobauc (Exitus Stratagem Records)

EPK – Tigguo Cobauc – Ascended Deliverance (single) (2025)

Exsrmusic.com | Facebook.com/ExSRecords | Instagram.com/exsrmusic | Twitter.com/exsrm | Youtube.com/@Exitusstratagemrecords9577

Tigguocobauc.mystrikingly.com | Instagram.com/tigguocobauc | Facebook.com/tigguocobaucband | Tiktok.com/@tigguocobauc

Tigguocobauc.bandcamp.com | Spotify

Single (all Digital Platforms) – https://hypeddit.com/tigguocobauc/ascendeddeliverance

Single Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Tigguo Cobauc
• All songs written by: Luca Martello
• Produced by: Tigguo Cobauc
• Mixed by: Luca Martello at Three Squires Recordings (Nottingham, UK)
• Mastered by: Luca Martello at MajorOak Audio Mastering (Nottingham, UK)
• Single Artwork by: H-Sound Records

Single Band Line Up:
Luca Martello – Guitars
Antoine Mouquod – Drums
Wayne Turton – Bass, Synth, Keyboards
Craig Phillips – Vocals
*guest vocalists – Chelsea Marrow (Voraath, Visitant)

Live Lineup:
Luca Martello – Guitars
Antoine Mouquod – Drums
Craig Phillips – Vocals

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Describe The Single Artwork:

This is a photo I took in Belfast of ‘Soundyard,’ an installation and musical instrument activated by motion sensors. I think the image expresses the intricacy of ‘Ascended Deliverance,’ with its different layers coming together to form an unusual song.

About the single as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

The track opens with the haunting pulse of a heartbeat, accompanied by the creeping distortion of industrial noise, drawing the listener into a space of tension and unease. As the first notes of the story unfold, the listener is already submerged in a melodic nightmare—a dreamscape that’s as surreal as it is sinister. The narrative follows a man, lost in his disillusionment with the world, burdened by the weight of life’s cruelty and suffering. Desperate for answers, he becomes obsessed with confronting God directly, seeking retribution for the pain he’s endured. When the conventional means of prayer, the church, and the promises of faith offer no solace, he grows increasingly frustrated and turns to darker paths.

His search leads him to a witch, a figure said to possess the ability to commune with angels—beings who might offer the answers he seeks. The witch, aware of the risks, warns him that the power to speak with such celestial beings is not to be taken lightly; without proper guidance, the consequences could be catastrophic. But driven by desperation and a growing sense of arrogance, the man dismisses the warning. He murders the witch in cold blood, seizing the book of forbidden spells she possessed. With reckless abandon, he chants the incantation, his voice trembling with anticipation and fear.

In that moment, an angel appears—not a being of divine grace, but one of wrath and inevitability. The angel, sensing the man’s hubris and defiance, consumes him entirely. The track climaxes with a surge of chaos and intensity as the angel’s judgment is carried out. The heartbeat, which has been a steady rhythm throughout, begins to slow, fading as the man succumbs to his fate.

The track closes with the silence that follows his death—a chilling, final echo that serves as both a literal and metaphorical end. This tale, woven into the fabric of the music, is a cautionary one—a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked ambition and the folly of trying to command forces beyond one’s understanding. It is a warning against acting without caution, against chasing something that may not be meant for you. And, above all, it underscores the truth that sometimes, when you wish for something too fervently, you may just get it—and the consequences may be far worse than you ever imagined.

L-R – Luca Martello – Guitars, Craig Phillips – Vocals, Antoine Mouquod – Drums

UK-blackened doom trio Tigguo Cobauc are unleashing their latest music video “Ascended Deliverance” featuring guest vocals from Chelsea Marrow (Voraath, Visitant). The song itself is a reworked version of the album track from 2024’s “Fountains of Anguish,” released via Exitus Stratagem Records.

With a focus on always giving the listener the most intense and emotional experience, no more so than on the live stage. Tigguo Cobauc is the soundtrack to your darkest desires, as they explain the concept of the song and video:

“The track opens with the haunting pulse of a heartbeat, accompanied by the creeping distortion of industrial noise, drawing the listener into a space of tension and unease. As the first notes of the story unfold, the listener is already submerged in a melodic nightmare—a dreamscape that’s as surreal as it is sinister. The narrative follows a man, lost in his disillusionment with the world, burdened by the weight of life’s cruelty and suffering. Desperate for answers, he becomes obsessed with confronting God directly, seeking retribution for the pain he’s endured. When the conventional means of prayer, the church, and the promises of faith offer no solace, he grows increasingly frustrated and turns to darker paths.

His search leads him to a witch, a figure said to possess the ability to commune with angels, beings who might offer the answers he seeks. The witch, aware of the risks, warns him that the power to speak with such celestial beings is not to be taken lightly; without proper guidance, the consequences could be catastrophic. But driven by desperation and a growing sense of arrogance, the man dismisses the warning. He murders the witch in cold blood, seizing the book of forbidden spells she possessed. With reckless abandon, he chants the incantation, his voice trembling with anticipation and fear.

In that moment, an angel appears—not a being of divine grace, but one of wrath and inevitability. The angel, sensing the man’s hubris and defiance, consumes him entirely. The track climaxes with a surge of chaos and intensity as the angel’s judgment is carried out. The heartbeat, which has been a steady rhythm throughout, begins to slow, fading as the man succumbs to his fate.

The track closes with the silence that follows his death—a chilling, final echo that serves as both a literal and metaphorical end. This tale, woven into the fabric of the music, is a cautionary one—a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked ambition and the folly of trying to command forces beyond one’s understanding. It is a warning against acting without caution, against chasing something that may not be meant for you. And, above all, it underscores the truth that sometimes, when you wish for something too fervently, you may just get it—and the consequences may be far worse than you ever imagined.”

Single Band Line Up:​
Luca Martello – Guitars
Antoine Mouquod – Drums
Wayne Turton – Bass, Synth, Keyboards
Craig Phillips – Vocals
*guest vocalists – Chelsea Marrow (Voraath, Visitant)

0 EPK – Dead Fields of Woolwich – Cult of The Cemetery (2025) (single) off upcoming album “Monarch Of The Grave”

  • May 29, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Dead Fields of Woolwich · EPKs

EPK – Dead Fields of Woolwich – Cult of The Cemetery (2025) (single) off upcoming album “Monarch Of The Grave”

For fans of Paradise Lost, Type O Negative, Woods Of Ypres, A Pale Horse Named Death, Katatonia

Single Title – Cult of The Cemetery off upcoming album “Monarch Of The Grave”
Single Release – May 9, 2025
Label – Self-Release

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Deadfieldsofwoolwich.bandcamp.com | Spotify

“Jolting chugs and booming drums will get heads moving as the vocals crackle with passion way up in the stratosphere, and near the end the music receives a surge of energy, through a rapid riff-pulse and bombastic percussion, as a prelude to a blazing finale in which all the song’s ingredients, including Alyssa‘s intense, spine-tingling voice, unite in a display of tragic magnificence. (You’ll probably find by then that the song has also gotten well and truly stuck in your head.)” – No Clean Singing (single – I’ve Made It To Hell) (2023)

Single Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Kye Bell
• All songs written by: Kye Bell
• Produced by: Dave Strba @Chainsaw Media
• Mixed by: Dead Fields Of Woolwich
• Mastered by: Dave Strba @Chainsaw Media
• Single Artwork by Joshua Brown
Single Band Line Up: Kye Bell, Alyssa Broere
Name – Instrument Kye Bell (All Instruments) Alyssa Broere (Vocals)
Live Band Line Up: Kye Bell, Alyssa Broere, Dave Strba, Greg Meir, Kyle Taylor
Name – Instrument  Kye Bell (Lead Guitar), Alyssa Broere (Vocals), Dave Strba (Guitar), Greg Meir (Bass), Kyle Taylor (Drums)
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About The Single Artwork:

The artwork has a very gothic atmosphere and hand-drawn feel with an emphasis on bringing some mystery to the music while still relating directly to the lyrics themselves. It really captures the vibe of the album as a whole. Its meant to suck you into the cemetery leaving you feeling like you’re not quite alone and the green color really makes it feel creepier rather than desolate.

About the single as a whole:
The track is faster paced than songs we’ve done in the past, but still keeps the dark lyrical themes, giving it an interesting contrast between music and words. Once the song has built up, the chorus unleashes an incredibly catchy melody that really sticks with you. It’s heavy, dark, and movable all in one.

L-R – (Vocals) Alyssa Broere, (Guitar) Dave Strba, (Lead Guitar) Kye Bell, (Bass)Greg Meir, (Drums) Kyle Taylor

Photo Credit – Nathan Shore

Unleashing their self-titled debut album in 2023, Dead Fields Of Woolwich unveils their first single “Cult of The Cemetery” off their forthcoming sophomore album “Monarch of The Grave” due out late this year.

Dead Fields Of Woolwich has its beginnings going back to the autumn of 2020 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, when multi-instrumentalist Kye Bell (Withing Nostalgia, Falamh) created a gloomy, doom metal project focused on dreary lyrics and a gothic-laden sound. Recruiting Alyssa Broere on vocals, the dark twosome began their musical journey. Now, for their next follow-up and second album, the duo has grown to a full-fledged band with the addition of guitarist Dave Strba, bassist Greg Meir, and drummer Kyle Taylor.

Band founder and guitarist Kye Bell explains further on the band’s evolution:

“The sound has evolved since the first release. When writing the first album, the focus was more on powerful chords and drudging riffs. Those things are still there in small doses, but this album is full of harder-hitting songs and much more memorable parts that stick with you after the listen is done. This album breaks away from the typical Doom formula and kind of takes on its own shape. The songwriting has become more refined over time as well, lyrics are more concrete with well-defined concepts. I feel like this particular single, Cult of the Cemetery, will be very well received due to the more rock-rounded nature of the song while still maintaining its heaviness and its foot firmly planted in the metal realm. It opens the doors to a different audience, yet still stays true to the dark nature of the band.”

With its very memorable riffs, this new single is catchy hell and dark as the grave it speaks of. Melodic and melancholic, it is recommended for fans of Paradise Lost, Type O Negative, and Katatonia.

0 EPK – Ashes of The Sun (2025) – Gods With Machines

  • May 28, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Ashes of The Sun · EPKs

EPK – Ashes of The Sun (2025) – Gods With Machines

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

Band: Ashes of The Sun
Album Title: Gods With Machines  
Release Date: August 1, 2025
Label: Ignorant Tourist Productions LLC
Distribution: Distrokid

“I hope this album brings fans back to the era when metal and hard rock ruled the scene. Headbangers Ball was kicking, and it wasn’t out of the ordinary to turn on MTV and see Metallica’s One cranking. Tasty, heavy metal and hard rock with cool glammed-out solos and a ballad. I think it blends a few genres like grunge and metal at times.  The album flows like some of my playlists, and I would imagine most people’s playlists. I hope that fans will enjoy the mellow acoustic/ballad intros that transition into hard rock/ metal flows. I wanted these songs to reach rock fans and metal fans alike. I’ve been in metal bands for a long time and love the brutality Karl and Dan brought to Freya and The Last Season, but I wanted to reach a broader audience. So I chose to tone the heavy vocals back and sing the album. At times, it reminds me of Dave Mustaine, James Hetfield, and Layne Staley. Every once in a while, I’m like, that kind of sounds like Bon Jovi or Scott Weiland. It’s funny because I never really listened to STP, only in passing. I think ultimately, whether it’s my metal, rock, or grunge influences coming through in these songs, it sounds like the era of music I grew up listening to. Late 90s, early 2000s. I like that about this album.” – Ethan D. Henry

For fans of Megadeth, Metallica, Alice in Chains, Five Finger Death Punch

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“One-man solo band ASHES OF THE SUN is the work of drummer / filmmaker Ethan D. Henry and he’s just dropped his new single, “A New Way To Die” from the forthcoming full length album “Gods With Machines” (Aug. 1st). Razor sharp riffs, heavy duty percussion and an overdrive rhythm section rule on “A New Way To Die” and it’s pretty glorious. We’ve had a chance to preview the entire album and it’s a hard rock juggernaut just waiting to be unleashed that is sure to please. Catch ASHES OF THE SUN on your Home for the Best New Rock… W-J-O-EEEE” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll

[Download Album Cover | Download Album Lyrics]

Band: Ashes of The Sun
Album Title: Gods With Machines  
Release Date: August 1, 2025
Label: Ignorant Tourist Productions LLC
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
1. Sophisticated Clowns – 5:49
2. Save The World – 4:17
3. Forced To Kill – 5:51
4. The Elephant – 4:34
5. A New Way To Die – 4:26
6. Gods With Machines – 5:15
7. The Lost Ones – 4:07
8. Here To Stay – 6:11
9. They Bleed Just Like You 4:31
Album Length: 45:05

Album Credits:
ALL SONGS PERFORMED BY – Ethan D. Henry
ALL SONGS WRITTEN BY – Ethan D. Henry
PRODUCED BY – Ethen D. Henry
MIXED BY – Jason “Jocko” Randall
MASTERED BY – Jason “Jocko” Randall
ALBUM ARTWORK BY – Ethan D. Henry

LIVE BAND – TBD

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About The Album Artwork:

Ethan made the artwork for the album to represent not only the story of the album, but also based on stuff he’s interested in. Like the ancient alien God connection. Astral projection and deeper awareness of who we are spiritually.

About The Album:

The album ultimately is about having faith in god and constantly questioning it. Feeling that you’re being lied to by the people you look up to and trust. It’s about being yourself and finding your own spiritual path and god.  

Track Listing:

1. Sophisticated Clowns

Is about People trusting their government and eventually seeing through the lies. Their leadership ultimately pushes its people to question everything and start losing faith in their leadership.

2. Save the World

This track is about one of the planet’s native characters finding a child of the gods. The child communicates with them, asking to be returned to where it came from through telekinesis. Unsure if they want to take the task, the tribe supports the idea of returning the child before it angers the gods, potentially causing problems for the locals and their community.

3. Forced to Kill

Is about the chosen one venturing out to return the child and discovering the truth about their gods. He soon realizes they are not who they appear to be. He is threatened by the gods to keep his mouth shut, and he will live to see another day. They spare him because of his good deed. But leave him deep in the wild to fend for himself on his return home.  

4. The Elephant

The chosen one has a long journey home. He looks to the sky and to the gods for help. But his prayers don’t get answered…they never get answered. He lost and is disappointed with his so-called gods, and his faith is gone. He doesn’t know where to turn and loses his faith and fears that there is no one looking over us.

5.  A New Way to Die

The chosen one is lost and giving up. He has lost his faith and doesn’t have the drive to carry on when he hallucinates a child taunting him. He cannot catch the child and continues to follow deeper into the wild. Eventually, he concludes this is the end and there is no hope. No one will find him. No one will save him. There is no heaven. We live in hell. What’s the point go going on? It’s time to throw in the towel.

6. Gods with Machines

Our hero is rescued by his tribe. tired, weak, Delirious, and malnourished. He tells the story of what he experienced and how the gods aren’t really gods. He drifts in and out and has visions of Gods and angels. They aren’t like the ones who live on their planet. They tell him it’s okay and they do exist. He drifts in and out between reality and his visions.

7. The Lost Ones

The local government seeks to speak with the chosen one and threaten him to keep his mouth shut about what he saw. His tribe and community stand up against the leaders and support their champion. Their aggressive approach to address the hero leads the community to question their leadership and to listen again to the chosen one and his story of False gods and deception.

8. Here to Stay

This song is about the chosen one and his community accepting the reality that the gods are not what they appear, The Leaders are in league with these false gods. As a whole, they decide to take their lives, land, and religion back. It’s time to unite and stand up.

9. They Bleed Just Like You

The people, tribe, and community are led by the chosen one to the gates of paradise, where the gods reside. Once inside, they ravage the communities within the walls. During their cleansing, they soon realize the gods aren’t fighting back and they aren’t special or even much different then they are. In fact, these people have been lied to but their leadership and have been led to believe the tribes and communities were wild savage animals and didn’t have the ability to understand how to be civil, how to work as a community, how to love. Soon, both sides realize they have been lied to by the same people and decide to work together and take back paradise and take back their freedom. Once they overthrow their tyrants, they learn to live in peace in paradise and have the freedom to find their own way of life and find their own version of god.

Ethan D. Henry – Photo Credit – Gidget Photos

ASHES OF THE SUN is the solo project of longtime FREYA contributor Ethan D.  Henry. Freya was formed in 2001 by three members of the legendary straight edge/ Vegan band EARTH CRISIS by bassist Ian Edwards, guitarist Eric Edwards, and vocalist  Karl Buechner. Ethan joined Freya in 2004, touring with the group for their first release on VICTORY RECORDS, AS THE LAST LIGHT DRAINS.  

Since its conception in 2001, Freya has been writing music, making videos, and touring in the metal and hardcore scenes. They have been featured on MTV’s Room Raiders,  Road Rules, and Headbangers Ball. More recently, they have had their music on the hit  Television show Shameless, which airs on Showtime. Freya has also been featured in  Kerrang, Decibel, Amp, and Metal Hammer magazines, to name a few.  

Henry has been working with Freya since 2004 – 2008, 2017-present. He joined Freya as a temp to tour with the band as the last light drains, until becoming a full member in  2004. He co-wrote LIFT THE CURSE ( VICTORY RECORDS), THOUSAND YARD  STARE ( UPSTATE RECORDS) FIGHT AS ONE (UPSTATE RECORDS )  BLOODTHIRST ( UPSTATE RECORDS )  

In 2007, Freya went to Europe for the HELL ON EARTH tour with WALLS OF  JERICHO, ALL SHALL PERISH, BORN FROM PAIN, AND FROM A SECOND  STORY WINDOW. Henry says, “ Going to Europe on the Hell on Earth tour was such an amazing experience for me. I had been touring the States and Canada for years, but doing that tour, with those bands…That was a once-in-a-lifetime event. Very Grateful to have been able to do it. “ 

In addition to his duties with Freya, Ethan also co-wrote and performed on THE LAST album titled CALLED IT CIVILIZATION, released on SURFACE  RECORDS in 2003. The Last season featured frontman Dan Johnson from BLOOD  RUNS BLACK, GODBELOW, and THE UNHOLY based out of Syracuse, N.Y..  GODBELOW later became the hard rock band BRAND NEW SIN. 

 Ethan has worn many hats over the years with his bands. Whether he needed to play bass, guitar, or drums, he was always up for the challenge. “ I was always a bass player with guitar second in my comfort zone. I could always sing, but I wasn’t like great at it. I  don’t know when it happened, like when I became good enough to play any instrument, if we needed a drummer or guitar player, I was like…Okay, I’ll give it a shot. Then one day I was a Drummer, I guess? I think I have impostor syndrome. ha”  

Eventually, Henry had compiled a huge catalog of songs he had written over the years.  Unsure what to do with them, He sat in his studio and started to record them. Not sure what would become of them, He had his friend Jason “Jocko” Randle at  CAPTURE.STUDIO (Syracuse, N.Y.) to take a listen and put his touch on it. After a few mix and master sessions, Ethan decided his eclectic song list was cohesive enough to make an album. Thus, ASHES OF THE SUN was born.  

An alternative, metallic, grungy style of music that spans over a few genres. “If  Metallica, Anthrax, and Megadeth had a baby with Alice in Chains, Queens of the Stone Age, and the Foo Fighters, that’s Ashes of the Sun.” – Ethan D. Henry 

Freyas Discography featuring Ethan
Hoods/Freya Split – Victory Records (2004)
Lift the Curse – Victory Records (2007)  
Thousand Yard Stare – (Single) Upstate Records (2022)
Fight As One – Upstate Records (2023)
Blood Thirst – (Single) Upstate Records (2024)

The Last Season featuring Ethan
Called It Civilization (2003)

Shared Stage with:
Although Ashes of the Sun hasn’t toured yet, through FREYA and THE  LAST SEASON, Ethan has shared the stage with WALLS OF JERICHO,  ALL SHALL PERISH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, SWORN ENEMY,  KATAKLYSM, MADBALL, LIFE OF AGONY, MASTODON, SKID ROW,  JAMEY JASTA, RINGWORM, and BURNT BY THE SUN, to name a few.
Festivals Ethan has played.
HELL ON EARTH 2007 (EUROPE)
HELLFEST 2002 SYRACUSE NY
MUDDY ROOTS 2024 COOKEVILLE TN
UPSTAGE FEST 2024 CLEARFIELD
Endorsements: SOULTONE CYMBAL

0 EPK – Z-Cocoon – Angels (2025)

  • May 27, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · EPKs · Z-Cocoon

EPK – Z-Cocoon – Angels (2025)

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

“We are extremely excited to release our new EP, Angels, to the world! It’s the first recordings that were performed as a band, and everything recorded was mixed in-house at Casa Cocoon. Very proud of the outcome. We got a lot more music coming after this EP and can’t wait to keep this cocoon train rolling. If you’re into the classics such as Dio, Sabbath, Deep Purple, or blues guys such as Hendrix, Trower, Stevie Ray, or just dig stoner rock/ doom metal but are looking for something a little different, THEN TAKE A LISTEN AND PUT IT LOUD!”” – Z-Cocoon

For fans of Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Pentagram

All Links – https://linktr.ee/zcocoon

EP Pre-save – https://earache.lnk.to/Angels

Facebook.com/ZCocoon | Instagram.com/z_cocoonmusic | Youtube.com/@z-cocoon9351

Spotify | Z-cocoon.bandcamp.com | Apple Music | Soundcloud.com/z-cocoon

“Z-Cocoon is firmly grounded in blues-heavy stoner rock, it also shows an awareness of other sides of rock and hip-hop that often the sub-genre completely walls itself off from. Little things like short interjections from the backing vocals, a willingness to put vocals ahead of guitars, and a thick-as-fuck kick drum sound — tweaks like that combine with the Sabbathian riffs and dynamic vocals for a pretty addictive listen.” – Invisible Oranges

“This EP does a great job of showcasing Zolla’s chops as a songwriter and as a performer. I personally find Zolla to be a great vocalist, and each of the tracks on here allow him to flex his mid-to-high range voice and sort of nasally cadence. I love the way he adds a rasp into his voice.” – Where Strides the Behemoth

Second song – Just Tell Me – has an “Audioslave” quality to it with Marc’s vocals and some of the music that appears at the start. However, Marc switches things up a bit and plays some classic “Hard Rock” melodies and superb vocals for the standout song on the EP. – Outlaws of the Sun Blog

Band: Z-Cocoon
EP Title: Angels
Release Date: June 6, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Earache Record Digital Distribution

Track Listing:
1. Dr. Crane – 4:17
2. Truth Don’t Matter – 3:42
3. For My Life – 6:37
Album Length: 14:36

EP Credits:
Recorded and mixed by Marc Zolla.
Mastered by Kent Stump (Crystal Clear Sound/WoFat)
EP artwork by Camille Grenier.
Member of SOCAN
Canadian Content – MAPL

Band Lineup:
Guitar/Vocals: Marc Zolla
Bass: John Burton
Drums: Michel Paradis

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About The EP Artwork:

I really love collecting comics, so I wanted something similar to Batman. My girlfriend Camille Grenier is very good at drawing and designing tattoos, so I mentioned I wanted a bat/gargoyle looking down on the city with a Fender Strat, sort of like the gargoyle is coming back from the dead to show the city what he’s got waiting to show his music. The dark/gothic aesthetic fits in with how the music feels. A mix of comic/dark/gothic aesthetic and the guitar is put on the cover to pay homage to most blues album covers, where they’re holding their guitar or a Fender Strat that always looked cool.

About The EP:
It’s a mix of heavy blues meets doom metal, meets rock n roll. Heavy grooving riffs and dark vocals with slashing swinging solos. Lyrically inspired by comics and personal experiences.

Track by Track:

1. Dr. Crane: heavy bluesy song about Dr.Crane, aka The Scarecrow (one of the villains in the Batman Universe)

2. Truth Don’t Matter: exactly what the title says. Very Pentagram-inspired riff, but then catchy. I was actually listening to a lot of Biggie Smalls to get the inspiration to cut instruments so the vocals stand out in the “truth don’t matter” hook.

3. For My Life: Fiction about protecting my home from invading demons, spirits, and vampires. I would say inspired by horror movies and comics in general. Long song with a heavy doom metal style riff and a breakdown section to mix it up a little bit, and obviously a nice guitar solo.

L to R: Marc Zolla (Guitar/Vocals), Michel Paradis (Drums), John Burton (Bass)

Z-Cocoon originally started as solo project by Marc Zolla in 2017 with many self released EPs and singles. It is now a power trio mixing elements of stoner rock, heavy blues and classic heavy metal. The new EP Angels recorded by Zolla, Johnny B and Michel in studio features 3 new songs. Electrically-charged heavy music with savage guitar jabs, rockin’ blues and hot solos! 

Discography:
2017 – Alienation – EP – Pink Cocoon
2020 – No Control – single
2021 – Dark – EP
2021 – X Ray Eyes – single
2022 – Fake Smiles/ Sonny Boy – single
2025 – Angels – EP

Shared Stage with: Witch Mountain, Telekinetic Yeti, The Well, Castle, A Pale Horse Named Death

Tours and Festivals
2022 – Summerdaze Festival 2022
2019 – Tour NYC
2019 – 7-day East Coast USA
2018 – Eargasm festival
2018 – Robfest
2018 – 6-day tour East Coast of Canada
2017 – Basin Fest

0 EPK – Augurium – Faith & Death Pt. I. (single) (2025)

  • May 23, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Augurium · EPKs

EPK – Augurium – Faith & Death Pt. I. (single) (2025)

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

For fans of Lorna Shore, Septicflesh, Belphegor, Decrepit Birth, Cannibal Corpse

Single Title: Faith & Death Pt. 1
Release Date: May 17, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Facebook.com/AuguriumSK | Instagram.com/auguriumband

Augurium.bandcamp.com | Spotify | Apple Music

[Download Single Cover | Download Single Lyrics]

Single Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by:
Cejay Carnochan – Rhythm Guitars
Dylan Suppes – Vocals
Logan Barlow – Lead guitars & Orchestra arrangement
Reid Paraszczynec – Bass & Orchestra arrangement
Taylor McDonald – Drums
• All songs written by:
Cejay Carnochan, Dylan Suppes, Logan Barlow, Reid Paraszczynec, Taylor McDonald
• Produced by: Logan Barlow, Reid Paraszczynec, James Ivanie
• Mixed by: Reid Paraszczynec
• Mastered by: Reid Paraszczynec
• Single Artwork by: Mark Erskine – Erskine Design

Single Band Line Up:
Cejay Carnochan – Rhythm Guitars
Dylan Suppes – Vocals
Logan Barlow – Lead guitars & Orchestra arrangement
Reid Paraszczynec – Bass & Orchestra arrangement
Taylor McDonald – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Cejay Carnochan – Rhythm Guitars
Dylan Suppes – Vocals
Logan Barlow – Lead guitars
Reid Paraszczynec – Bass
Taylor McDonald – Drums

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About The Single Artwork

The artwork was created by Mark Erskine, who also did the Unearthly Will cover art. It strongly resonates with the track’s concept. The song itself is rooted in the mythological hero’s journey, using Tolkien-like storytelling to explore the duality of good and evil.

About the single as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)

Faith and Death Pt. I is themed around The Lord of the Rings. Part one speaks to the side of evil. This track was written from the perspective of Mordor’s legions. Moreover, it touches on the eternal struggle of light and dark and how both cannot survive without the other. A shadow cannot exist without the light.

Death—the only thing certain for all mortals. If neither side can agree on which god to worship, which philosophy to follow, or what is right and wrong, one thing is undeniably and indiscriminately certain: death.

L-R – Cejay Carnochan (Rhythm Guitars) – Taylor McDonald (Drums) – Logan Barlow (Lead Guitars) – Reid Paraszczynec (Bass) – Dylan Suppes (Vocals)

Photographer: Savannah Bagshaw – Paradox Visuals

Unleashing their third studio release “Unearthly Will” in 2023 and 2024 single / video ​”Morningstar”​, Regina, Canada’s symphonic death metal outfit Augurium returns with their first taste of new music in 2025 for fans in the lead up to their opening support for progressive death masters and hometown heroes Into Eternity on May 17th. (details below).

Fans of the band are in for a positive surprise. It’s still the same Augurium they’ve been listening to since Unearthly Will, but this song taps into a more emotional side.

“For us as a band, it represents a sort of new Augurium, still within the same style we’ve been playing since 2021, yet naturally evolving. The goal was to create a dramatic listening experience—almost like the progression of a film. There are highs and lows, emotionally driven sections, movements that depict scenes in a hero’s journey, and crushing, deafening moments. This is the first half of a sonic saga portraying the struggle between opposing forces,” adds guitarist Cejay Carnochan.

Entitled “Faith & Death Pt. I.”, the track is the first chapter of an epic two-part symphonic death metal series. The song is rooted in the mythological hero’s journey, using Tolkien-like storytelling to explore the duality of good and evil, which resonates in its artwork created by Mark Erskine, who also did Augurium’s Unearthly Will cover art.

“‘Faith and Death Pt. I’ is themed around The Lord of the Rings. Part one speaks to the side of evil. This track was written from the perspective of Mordor’s legions. Moreover, it touches on the eternal struggle of light and dark and how both cannot survive without the other. A shadow cannot exist without the light. Death—the only thing certain for all mortals. If neither side can agree on which god to worship, which philosophy to follow, or what is right and wrong, one thing is undeniably and indiscriminately certain: death,”

Recommended for fans of Shadow of Intent, Septicflesh, and Mental Cruelty.

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