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0 Ottawa’s INFRARED Embraces Classic Thrash With New Single “Meet My Standards”
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – June 5, 2019
For fans of a mix of the Big 4, Testament, Exodus, Metal Church, SOD
Ottawa’s INFRARED Embraces Classic Thrash With New Single “Meet My Standards”
New EP “Back To The Warehouse” Out June 14th
L-R = Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals) | Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals) | Armin Kamal (Vocal, Guitar) | Kirk Gidley (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Photo Credit: Gord Weber
Ottawa’s INFRARED is debuting ‘Meet My Standards’ off their forthcoming EP “Back To The Warehouse”, which is being premiered exclusively on Bravewords.
The EP is a collection of some of the older material that INFRARED deems worthy to unleash unto the public ahead of their next full studio album anticipated for 2020 release.
“They are the last of the old songs that we felt should see the light of day. Our upcoming EP is 5 songs. 4 originals and one cover of an Iron Maiden song. We hope that fans will appreciate the old school thrash metal feel of the release. We feel they are strong songs with interesting twists.”
‘Meet My Standards’ follows the formula that was set by the Big Four that INFRARED has been meticulously channeling since 1985. Tight riffs and modern writing sensibilities, this EP is a trip back in time to 80’s thrash metal. It is aggressive and melodic with lots of guitars and vocal hooks.
The band explains the meaning behind the single:
“’Meet My Standards’ is a middle finger to societies’ desire to conform everyone to their standards. This song calls for the acceptance of independence and uniqueness.”
Listen to ‘Meet My Standards’ at the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-infrared-premiere-meet-my-standards-single
Track Listing:
1. Meet My Standards (4:58)
2. One Mouth Faces (5:03)
3. Hate Today, Despise Tomorrow (5:18)
4. Animated Realities (6:09)
5. Wrathchild (3:51)
EP Length: 25:21
Show Dates:
June 11 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks w/ Striker
Sept 17 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks w/ Battle Beast
For more info:
http://infraredmetal.ca
https://www.facebook.com/infraredmetal
https://twitter.com/infraredmetal
https://infraredmetal.bandcamp.com
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-dqX
Bio:
Thrash metal never dies! Like some mutated metal monster, a Thrashzilla if you will, it sees off all trends; and comes back stronger than ever fueled by love from fans and musicians alike. One such band are Ottawa’s ’80s legends INFRARED. A band who made a big impact with Canadian fans in the ’80s and in recent years returned to cement and carry on their own legacy.
Originally, Infrared was a high school band formed in the ’80s by friends who wanted to revel in the classic thrash sound that was quickly gaining traction. Collaborating on their sound since 1985 they have produced an EP (1988’s R.I.P.) and after rising from a 27-year hiatus, 2 albums “No Peace” in 2016 and “Saviours” in 2018.
Moving forward to make up for lost time, they bring a familiar aggressive and melodic classic thrash sound that is full of nostalgia, but also music that is still relevant and valid today. They explore topics that are basic human truths that don’t change over time and they consider themselves reporters through sound. Solidly rooted in classic thrash, Infrared pays homage to the Big Four and is dropping their new EP “Back To The Warehouse” in 2019 on June 14th to finally release the last of their classic material before the newest full-length studio album.
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“I can happily say that if you’re a fan of that classic balls to the wall thrash metal sound then you will most certainly get a kick out of Infrared’s “Saviours”… a prime example of what thrash metal is and what it should always be. These Canadian thrashers have stayed true to the sounds they knew when they were in their earlier years and have bought that sound back to the modern era.” – Overdrive Music Magazine
“It is an excellent album, killer thrash with NWOBHM melodic sensibilities, proper singing, hooks, the full nine yards!” – Hellbound
“a savage and brutal journey of eighties inspired thrash metal, laden with heaviness and menace, heads will be banging hard from start to finish.” – Metal Gods TV
“Their new album Saviours is a thrash party from beginning to end.” – Rock Portaal
“These guys play a heavy/thrash hybrid that’s highly melodic and at times is so damn catchy, some of the songs just stick in your head after the first listen. ” – The Metal Crypt
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0 EPK – Infrared – Back To The Warehouse (EP) (2019)
Infrared – Back To The Warehouse (EP) (2019)
For fans of a mix of the Big 4, Testament, Exodus, Metal Church, SOD
Release Date: June 14, 2019
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
EP Title: Back To The Warehouse
Publicist – Jon Asher – asher(@)ashermediarelations.com
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“These Canadian thrashers have stayed true to the sounds they knew when they were in their earlier years and have bought that sound back to the modern era.” – Overdrive Music Magazine (Review ‘Saviours’ 2018)
“killer thrash with NWOBHM melodic sensibilities, proper singing, hooks, the full nine yards!” – Hellbound (Review ‘Saviours’ 2018)
“a savage and brutal journey of eighties inspired thrash metal, laden with heaviness and menace, heads will be banging hard from start to finish.” – Metal Gods TV (Review ‘Saviours’ 2018)
“a thrash party from beginning to end.” – Rock Portaal (Review ‘Saviours’ 2018)
“These guys play a heavy/thrash hybrid that’s highly melodic and at times is so damn catchy, some of the songs just stick in your head after the first listen. ” – The Metal Crypt
“If you have dreamed of a cross between Annihilator and Vio-Lence then this might very well be the album for you. It is both melodic as well as aggressive with a just enough dose of technical tomfoolery.” – Battlehelm (Review ‘Saviours’ 2018)
“Straight up thrash metal with the heavy and fast riffs, pounding drums, and the thumping of the bass.” – Sleaze Roxx
“This band is extremely talented” – Metal At The Gates
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Release Date: June 14, 2019
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Album Title: Back To The Warehouse
Track Listing:
1. Meet My Standards (4:58)
2. One Mouth Faces (5:03)
3. Hate Today, Despise Tomorrow (5:18)
4. Animated Realities (6:09)
5. Wrathchild (3:51)
EP Length: 25:21
EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Infrared
• All songs written by: Infrared
• Produced by: Armin Karmal at Inframental Studios
• Mixed by: Armin Karmal at Inframental Studios
• Mastered by: Jason Jaknunas at Metropolitan Studios
• Album Artwork by: Armin Karmal
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
• Album Band Line Up:
– Armin Kamal (Vocals and Guitars)
– Kirk Gidley (Guitars, Backing Vocals)
– Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals)
– Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals)
Discography:
2016 – No Peace LP
2018 – Saviours LP
2019 – Back To The Warehouse (EP)
Shared Stage With:
Anvil, Flotsam and Jetsam, Udo Dirkshneider, Sacrifice, Varathron, DBC, E-Force, Vortex, Atrophy, Venom Inc.
Tours and Fests:
2017 – Mountain Man Music Festival – Calabogie
L-R = Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals) | Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals) | Armin Kamal (Vocal, Guitar) | Kirk Gidley (Guitar, Backing Vocals) – Photo Credit: Gord Weber
Thrash metal never dies! Like some mutated metal monster, a Thrashzilla if you will, it sees off all trends; and comes back stronger than ever fueled by love from fans and musicians alike. One such band are Ottawa’s ’80s legends INFRARED. A band who made a big impact with Canadian fans in the ’80s and in recent years returned to cement and carry on their own legacy.
Originally, Infrared was a high school band formed in the ’80s by friends who wanted to revel in the classic thrash sound that was quickly gaining traction. Collaborating on their sound since 1985 they have produced an EP (1988’s R.I.P.) and after rising from a 27-year hiatus, 2 albums “No Peace” in 2016 and “Saviours” in 2018.
Moving forward to make up for lost time, they bring a familiar aggressive and melodic classic thrash sound that is full of nostalgia, but also music that is still relevant and valid today. They explore topics that are basic human truths that don’t change over time and they consider themselves reporters through sound. Solidly rooted in classic thrash, Infrared pays homage to the Big Four and is dropping their new EP “Back To The Warehouse” in 2019 on June 14th to finally release the last of their classic material before the newest full-length studio album.
0 CKCU 93.1 FM (Ottawa) – MELTDOWN Monday April 29th, 2019 with Markus & Dimitris Infrared in studio
0 Thrashers INFRARED Announce Mini-Tour w/ Black Mass
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – April 5, 2019
For fans of a mix of the Big 4, Testament, Exodus, Metal Church, SOD
Thrashers INFRARED Announce Mini-Tour w/ Black Mass
Thrashers INFRARED Announce Mini-Tour w/ Black Mass
New Album “Saviours” Out Now!
L-R = Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals) | Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals) | Armin Kamal (Vocal, Guitar) | Kirk Gidley (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Photo Credit: Gord Weber
Photo Credit: Gord Weber
Ottawa legends INFRARED announce they will be hitting the road this coming May for a four date mini tour in Ontario and Quebec with Boston thrashers Black Mass. Making an impact on the Canadian’s 80s thrash scene, INFRARED returned last year to cement and carry on their own legacy with their latest album “Saviours” featuring all new music to follow their LP “No Peace”, which had tracks all written in the 80’s and was only heard by fans in 2016. Featuring eight brand new bangers, “Saviours” is thrashy, aggressive, melodic, heavy, and tight.
Tour Dates – Black Mass & Infrared
May 2 – Ottawa, ON – House of Targ
May 3 – Toronto, QC – Duffy’s
May 4 – Montreal, QC – Turbo Haus
May 5 – Quebec City, QC – Scanner
“Saviours” is available for download and stream on InfraredMetal.ca, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Bandcamp, CD Baby and all other major online retailers.
Album Stream – https://youtu.be/bGxTUBAfr4I
Music Video – All In Favour – https://youtu.be/OHmpN-YFo7s
Lyric Video – Father of Lies – https://youtu.be/uNFTW1z4R5M
For more info:
http://infraredmetal.ca
https://www.facebook.com/infraredmetal
https://twitter.com/infraredmetal
https://infraredmetal.bandcamp.com
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bQY
(Bio written by Steve Earles)
http://infraredmetal.ca
https://www.facebook.com/infraredmetal
https://twitter.com/infraredmetal
https://infraredmetal.bandcamp.com
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bQY
(Bio written by Steve Earles)
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“I can happily say that if you’re a fan of that classic balls to the wall thrash metal sound then you will most certainly get a kick out of Infrared’s “Saviours”… a prime example of what thrash metal is and what it should always be. These Canadian thrashers have stayed true to the sounds they knew when they were in their earlier years and have bought that sound back to the modern era.” – Overdrive Music Magazine
“It is an excellent album, killer thrash with NWOBHM melodic sensibilities, proper singing, hooks, the full nine yards!” – Hellbound
“a savage and brutal journey of eighties inspired thrash metal, laden with heaviness and menace, heads will be banging hard from start to finish.” – Metal Gods TV“Their new album Saviours is a thrash party from beginning to end.” – Rock Portaal
“a savage and brutal journey of eighties inspired thrash metal, laden with heaviness and menace, heads will be banging hard from start to finish.” – Metal Gods TV“Their new album Saviours is a thrash party from beginning to end.” – Rock Portaal
“These guys play a heavy/thrash hybrid that’s highly melodic and at times is so damn catchy, some of the songs just stick in your head after the first listen. ” – The Metal Crypt
—
ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | asher@ashermediarelations.com
Facebook | Tweet @AsherMedia | Instagram @AsherMedia
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | asher@ashermediarelations.com
Facebook | Tweet @AsherMedia | Instagram @AsherMedia
0 Metal Ashes radio show – Episode 112 – 14th September, 2018 w/ Sage, Centauro, Infrared, Malacoda and more!
0 Hellbound – Infrared – Saviours – “It is an excellent album, killer thrash with NWOBHM melodic sensibilities, proper singing, hooks, the full nine yards!”
0 Powerplay Magazine UK – Reviews – Infrared, Materdea, Sense of Fear, The Slyde, Xael
0 80’s Thrashers INFRARED Premiere Video “Father of Lies” via Decibel Magazine
(contact info below)
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – July 27, 2018
For fans of a mix of the Big 4, Testament, Exodus, Metal Church, SOD
80’s Thrashers INFRARED Premiere Video “Father of Lies” via Decibel MagazineNew Album “Saviours” Out Now!
80’s Thrashers INFRARED Premiere Video “Father of Lies” via Decibel MagazineNew Album “Saviours” Out Now!
Ottawa Show Date Venom Inc. (Sept 3)
L-R = Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals) | Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals) | Armin Kamal (Vocal, Guitar) | Kirk Gidley (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Photo Credit: Gord Weber
Photo Credit: Gord Weber
Making an impact on the Canadian’s 80s thrash scene, Ottawa legends INFRARED returned this year to cement and carry on their own legacy with their new album “Saviours” featuring all new music to follow their EP “No Peace”, which featured tracks all written in the 80’s and only recently heard by fans in 2016. Featuring eight brand new tracks, “Saviours” is thrashy, aggressive, melodic, heavy, and tight, which is clearly evident in the band’s new video “Father of Lies” being premiered on Decibel Magazine.
Vocalist Armin Kamal comments on the track:
“Father of Lies – Is the most layered song on Infrared’s “Saviours” album. It’s first three verses are pulled directly from the Bible which describes the Father of Lies (Satan), but the song moves to show the abuses of power from the clergy against its own practitioners, mainly children, in such an evil manner that it is clear they are no better than the father of lies they preach against. So here we have a group of people portraying themselves as saviours all while living complete lies and spewing lies in an effort to conceal and satisfy their sick desires.”
Check out the new video “Father of Lies” – https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2018/07/27/video-premiere-infrared-father-of-lies/
Kamal also adds about the new album:
“Infrared is extremely excited to release our sophomore album “Saviours”. This has been in the works for about 2 years now and is something we are very proud of. “Saviours” has fulfilled a goal of ours to create some brand new music the way we know how, with an old school 80s thrash feel along with a contemporary sound that encompasses our influences beyond the 80s.
While not explicitly a concept album, the album is heavily themed on the idea of false “Saviours” who claim to do good for others but are really self serving in their intentions. We like to inspire independent thought and a cautious view of the intentions of those who promote themselves as leaders. This message has been captured with 8 brand new songs that highlight the diversity in which this band makes music. While all songs stay true to our roots, they each offer a piece of what Infrared has to offer our fans. From fast and thrashy to melodic and dramatic, “Saviours” delivers a punch from start to finish.”
“Saviours” is available for download and stream on InfraredMetal.ca, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Bandcamp, CD Baby and all other major online retailers.
Album Stream – https://youtu.be/bGxTUBAfr4I
Music Video – All In Favour – https://youtu.be/OHmpN-YFo7s
Show Dates:
Sept 3 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks – info w/ Venom Inc., Metalfier, Mortor
Track Listing:
1. Project Karma (6:48)
2. The Demagogue (6:52)
3. Saviour (6:04)
4. The Fallen (6:33)
5. All In Favour (5:51)
6. They Kill For Gods (7:41)
7. Father of Lies (5:55)
8. Genocide Convention (5:33)
Album Length: 51:20
Band Line Up:
– Armin Kamal (Vocals and Guitars)
– Kirk Gidley (Guitars, Backing Vocals)
– Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals)
– Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals)
For more info:
http://infraredmetal.ca
https://www.facebook.com/infraredmetal
https://twitter.com/infraredmetal
https://infraredmetal.bandcamp.com
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bQY
(Bio written by Steve Earles)
http://infraredmetal.ca
https://www.facebook.com/infraredmetal
https://twitter.com/infraredmetal
https://infraredmetal.bandcamp.com
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bQY
(Bio written by Steve Earles)
– 30 –
“I can happily say that if you’re a fan of that classic balls to the wall thrash metal sound then you will most certainly get a kick out of Infrared’s “Saviours”… a prime example of what thrash metal is and what it should always be. These Canadian thrashers have stayed true to the sounds they knew when they were in their earlier years and have bought that sound back to the modern era.” – Overdrive Music Magazine
“a savage and brutal journey of eighties inspired thrash metal, laden with heaviness and menace, heads will be banging hard from start to finish.” – Metal Gods TV
“Their new album Saviours is a thrash party from beginning to end.” – Rock Portaal
“These guys play a heavy/thrash hybrid that’s highly melodic and at times is so damn catchy, some of the songs just stick in your head after the first listen. ” – The Metal Crypt
“If you have dreamed of a cross between Annihilator and Vio-Lence then this might very well be the album for you. It is both melodic as well as aggressive with a just enough dose of technical tomfoolery.” – Battlehelm
—
ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
0 Vinland Radio – Episode 551 w/ Infrared and more!
Vinland Radio – Episode 551 w/ Infrared and more!
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