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0 Now Available! Calgary’s LOVER Release Limited Edition Cassette For EP “Fatal Attraction” + Armstrong Metal Fest 2025

  • June 20, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Lover · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 20, 2025

Now Available! Calgary’s LOVER Release Limited Edition Cassette For EP “Fatal Attraction”

+ Armstrong Metal Fest 2025

L- R – Aidan Desmarais – Lead vocals, Guitars – Chris LoNigro – Guitars – Hunter Raymond – Drums, Vocals – Jacob Chase – Bass

Photo Credit: Hunter Raymond (self-timer)

Now available as of June 20th, Calgary’s high-intensity, no filler rockers LOVER, release their limited edition cassette for their latest EP “Fatal Attraction”. Fans can now rock out with a physical anthem in hand. Heavy metal fans can experience what “Fatal Attraction” truly is: a fast, real, kick to the face. Even though the EP is only two tracks, this is a sampler of what’s to come. The opening title track is an energetic rush of sound that captures the ups and downs of being overwhelmed by desire. The lyrics feed this feeling by talking about lust and substance abuse. Track 2. “Bad Love” lyrically is a tough and mean reality check. It’s based on a true story of love gone wrong. It has aggressive riffs, mean solos, and is captures the strain of a mind in love and turmoil.

“High energy, vocal harmonies, guitar harmonies, pounding drums. We deliver a full Rock n’ Roll experience. We only had a few songs ready at the time of this recording, so we all decided on our best 2 songs. We have been diligently writing and have more than enough material for a full-length record. We are starting to write a 2nd record already. Most songs are demoed. We are hoping to get some help with the costs of recording our first full-length record.” – Lover

Recommended for fans of Scorpions, Riot City, Wasp, Judas Priest, Van Halen, and Thin Lizzy, cassette order and digital available at https://loverrockofficial.bandcamp.com/album/fatal-attraction

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Spotify – https://spoti.fi/43tjRNP

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Live Video – LOVER – On The Road (LIVE – 07/26/24) – https://youtu.be/H0mxjJvnsu0​

Track Listing:​
1- Fatal Attraction – 4:46
2- Bad Love – 5:45

EP and Live Lineup:​
Aidan Desmarais – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Hunter Raymond – Drums, Vocals
Jacob Chase – Bass
Christopher LoNigro – Guitar

In additional news, LOVER is performing at this year’s Armstrong Metal Fest (July 11/12), one of Canada’s loudest mountain moshpits nestled in the beautiful backdrop of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. More info: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/​

Show Dates:​
July 11/12 – Armstrong, BC – Armstrong Metal Fest
July 19 – Edmonton, AB – The Dive Bar

More info: Facebook.com/loverrockofficial | Instagram.com/loverrockofficial​

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“The next EP that I am mentioning, this is probably one of my all-time favorite bands right now. The band is called Lover and they are from Calgary, and the EP is called Fatal Attraction, that is my number one EP of this year, these two songs are absolutely heavy rock and roll slingers, and you’ve got to check that out.” – Banger TV – Connor Babin – Top EP of 2024​

“Late in 2024 heavy rockers’ Lover released their 2-track EP “Fatal Attraction”. While small but mighty, the title track and companion “Bad Love” are both fantastic slices of throwback 80’s metal and now to complete the experience the band is releasing it on limited edition cassette (June 20th)! The Lover future is bright with this creative release along with a recent announcement of a spot at Armstrong MetalFest in Canada July 11-12. Catch the show this summer and catch Lover on your Home for Rock and Roll…W-J-O-EEEE” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll

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0 Calgary’s LOVER Announces Performance at Armstrong Metal Fest 2025 + Limited Edition Cassette For EP “Fatal Attraction” Out June 2025

  • May 22, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Lover · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 22, 2025

Calgary’s LOVER Announces Performance at Armstrong Metal Fest 2025

+ Limited Edition Cassette For EP “Fatal Attraction” Out June 2025

L- R – Aidan Desmarais – Lead vocals, Guitars – Chris LoNigro – Guitars – Hunter Raymond – Drums, Vocals – Jacob Chase – Bass

Photo Credit: Hunter Raymond (self-timer)

High intensity, no filler rockers, Calgary’s LOVER announces they will be performing at this year’s Armstrong Metal Fest (July 11/12), one of Canada’s loudest mountain moshpits nestled in the beautiful backdrop of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley.

The band is playing in support of their latest EP “Fatal Attraction”, which the thrashback metallers will be releasing on limited edition cassette on June 20th, 2025. “Fatal Attraction” is fast, it’s real, and it’s meant to kick you in the face! Even though the EP is only two tracks, this is a sampler of more to come. The opening title track is an energetic rush of sound that captures the ups and downs of being overwhelmed by desire. The lyrics feed this feeling by talking about lust and substance abuse. Track 2. “Bad Love” lyrically is a tough and mean reality check. It’s based on a true story of love gone wrong. It has aggressive riffs, mean solos, and is meant to capture the strain of a mind in love and turmoil.

“For real though, we used our real-life experiences of love, hardship, and lust to tell a story, and it just happens to be set to the tune of high-energy rock n roll,” adds the band.

Recommended for fans of Scorpions, Riot City, Wasp, Judas Priest, Van Halen, and Thin Lizzy, listen to “Fatal Attraction” at the following links:

Digital Stream and cassette pre-order – https://loverrockofficial.bandcamp.com/album/fatal-attraction​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/43tjRNP

Live Video – LOVER – On The Road (LIVE – 07/26/24) – https://youtu.be/H0mxjJvnsu0

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Track Listing:​
1- Fatal Attraction – 4:46
2- Bad Love – 5:45

EP and Live Lineup:​
Aidan Desmarais – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Hunter Raymond – Drums, Vocals
Jacob Chase – Bass
Christopher LoNigro – Guitar

Show Dates:​
July 11/12 – Hassen Arena – Armstrong Metal Fest – Armstrong, BC – https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/​

More info: Facebook.com/loverrockofficial | Instagram.com/loverrockofficial​

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“The next EP that I am mentioning, this is probably one of my all-time favorite bands right now. The band is called Lover and they are from Calgary, and the EP is called Fatal Attraction, that is my number one EP of this year, these two songs are absolutely heavy rock and roll slingers, and you’ve got to check that out.” – Banger TV – Connor Babin – Top EP of 2024​

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0 EPK – LOVER – Fatal Attraction (EP)

  • May 20, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · EPKs · Lover

EPK – LOVER – Fatal Attraction (EP)

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

“High energy, vocal harmonies, guitar harmonies, pounding drums. We deliver a full Rock n’ Roll experience. We only had a few songs ready at the time of this recording, so we all decided on our best 2 songs. We have been diligently writing and have more than enough material for a full-length record. We are starting to write a 2nd record already. Most songs are demoed. We are hoping to get some help with the costs of recording our first full-length record.” – Lover

For fans of Scorpions, Riot, Wasp, Judas Priest, Van Halen, Thin Lizzy

Band: Lover
EP Title: Fatal Attraction
Release Dates: Digital – November 15, 2024 | Cassette – June 20, 2025
Label: Self-Release

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

Facebook.com/loverrockofficial | Instagram.com/loverrockofficial | Youtube.com/@loverrockofficial

Loverrockofficial.bandcamp.com | Spotify

“The next EP that I am mentioning, this is probably one of my all-time favorite bands right now. The band is called Lover and they are from Calgary, and the EP is called Fatal Attraction, that is my number one EP of this year, these two songs are absolutely heavy rock and roll slingers, and you’ve got to check that out.” – Banger TV – Connor Babin – Top EP of 2024

[Download EP Cover | Download EP Lyrics]

Band: Lover
EP title: Fatal Attraction
Release Dates: Digital – November 15, 2024 | Cassette – June 20, 2025
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1- Fatal Attraction – 4:46
2- Bad Love – 5:45

EP Recording Credits:
All songs performed by: Lover
All songs written by: Hunter Raymond, Aidan Desmarais
Composed by: Aidan Desmarais
Produced by: Lover
Mixed By: Aidan Desmarais
Mastered by: Aidan Desmarais
Album artwork: Aidan Desmarais – Logo: Alix Au
SOCAN Member
Canadian Content: Yes

EP and Live Lineup:
Aidan Desmarais – lead vocals, guitar
Hunter Raymond – drums, vocals
Jacob Chase – bass guitar –
Christopher LoNigro – guitar

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About The Album Artwork

The lips are original, our bass player Jacob kept getting kisses from a cutie, so he got her to kiss a Napkin. Aidan then worked some magic on it and the artwork was born. Our friend Alix did a stellar job with designing our logo.

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

It’s fast, it’s real, and it’s going to kick you in the face! For real though, we used our real life experiences of love, hardship and lust to tell a story, and it just happens to be set to the tune of high energy rock n roll.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. Fatal Attraction: It is an energetic rush of sound that captures the ups and downs of being overwhelmed by desire. The lyrics feed this feeling by talking about lust and substance abuse.

2. Bad Love: Lyrically, a tough and mean reality check. A true story of love gone wrong. Aggressive riffs mean solos; the song captures the strain of a mind in love and turmoil.

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Fun Facts:

1. Both tracks were part of the original 6 demos Aidan had made.

2: We recorded the bed tracks for EP Live off the floor; they are both one full take. Aidan set up our jam space like a studio and did all the recording and mixing/and mastering himself.

3: The lips on the cover are the real lips of a woman who was involved with our bass player.

4: The song “Bad Love” was written about an actual X lover of Hunter

5: The name Lover was coined by “Cale Savy” from Riot City

L- R – Aidan Desmarais – Lead vocals, Guitars – Chris LoNigro – Guitars – Hunter Raymond – Drums, Vocals – Jacob Chase – Bass

Photo Credit: Hunter Raymond (self-timer)

From Calgary, AB, Canada, your time capsule back to when rock n roll ruled supreme, LOVER. A high intensity, no filler Rock Band attacking with soaring vocal harmonies, electrifying solos, and a thunderous, unrelenting rhythm section. Formed in Feb 2024, LOVER has been steadily writing and has since Digitally released their first 2-song EP titled “Fatal Attraction” on Nov 15, 2024. LOVER’s debut EP is only the beginning for the band, and their debut LP is currently in the works.

Discography:
2024 – Fatal Attraction – Demo/EP

Shared Stage with: Bison, La Chinga, Fever Dog, The Getmines, Tower Hill

Festivals: 2025 -The Electric Highway festival, Calgary AB

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