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0 Out Now! France’s PATHFINDERS’ Debut Album “Ares Vallis” (Music-Records)

  • April 16, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Pathfinders (Music-Records)

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Montreal, QC – April 16, 2021

For fans of Lamb of God, Periphery, Parkway Drive, In Flames

Out Now! France’s PATHFINDERS’ Debut Album “Ares Vallis” (Music-Records)

New Music Video “Impostors”

L-R – Jérémy Barthélémy – Drums, Jérémy Gaucher – Bass, Clément Levy – Vocals, Romain Gaucher – Guitar, Benjamin Daguet – Guitar

France’s Pathfinders’ debut full-length “Ares Vallis” is out now as of Friday, April 16th via label Music-Records.

Fans of bands such as Lamb of God, Periphery, Parkway Drive, and In Flames will be intrigued to enter the undiscovered metal terrain that Pathfinders are offering up. A blend of progressive groove, thrash, djent, and melodic tones, the twelve-track album is an introduction to their stellar adventure into their fascination for space exploration, specifically recent odysseys to Mars, thus the reason behind their band named after the NASA space probe “Mars Pathfinder” and album “Ares Vallis” named after an outflow channel on the red planet.

The band was formed in 2018 and consist of the Gaucher brothers Jérémy (Bass) and Romain (Guitar) with Jérémy Barthélémy (Drums), Benjamin Daguet (Guitar), and Clément Levy (Vocals).

“Ares Vallis” is available via Music-Records on the following digital platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon) – https://linktr.ee/Pathfinders_official

CD order here.

Music Video – “Impostors” – https://youtu.be/cjCRoA6E2IE

Song Stream – “Damned Earth” – https://youtu.be/ujmLEJ4tFu0


Track Listing:
1. Landing (1:20)
2. Impostors (4:59)
3. Damned Earth (4:03)
4. Evolution (3:32)
5. Precious Star (4:07)
6. Explode Inside (5:12)
7. Annihilate Them All (4:41)
8. The Light (4:14)
9. Pressure (4:334)
10. Ghosts of Mars (4:18)
11. Bad Guardians (4:56)
12. Peste Noire (8:14)
Album Length: 54:22

For more info:
Label: Music-Records.fr
Pathfinderstheband.wixsite.com
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“A juggernaut of French metal as PATHFINDERS take us on an epic journey of space exploration. The band offer up a delicious mix of heavy groove, progressive metal and djent in a captivating listening experience.” – Gig Radar

“A brutal start of pounding drums and bass and the chugging of guitars. A quick change to the groove as the lyrics kick in and the track (Damned Earth) starts to merge into the progressive brilliance as it powers on through with a pleasing speed. The vocals swap between the slightly guttural attack on the verses to a cleaner yet still rough-sounding rock voice on the chorus. All together the track is an addictive introduction to the band’s new album.” – Backseat Mafia
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0 Befell Announce Thrashy New EP “Solitude” And First Single “Ticks”

  • April 15, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Befell · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 15, 2021

For fans of Trivium, Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, At the Gates, In Flames

Befell Announce Thrashy New EP “Solitude” And First Single “Ticks”

Befell is a new Pennsylvania-based band, who seamlessly intertwines aggression with melody. They are releasing their debut EP “Solitude” in May and in advance, are offering their single “Ticks” to the world.

For those who have heard Befell’s demo “Uproot”, what comes next is a big step up, they have refined and matured their songwriting, made darker melodies and heavier heavy parts, and made the songs better overall while sculpting their own sound. Befell explain the record and the single in their own words:

“Despite the overall dark melodies that sound almost in the black metal area in some parts, but overall the aggression and buildups to explosive parts make it a fun listen and it’ll hopefully give off the feeling of people wanting to hear these songs live. The singles are meant to show exactly what we’re all about. The track “Smoke Signals” demonstrates the blend of atmosphere, melody, and aggression while EP opener “Ticks” mostly leans towards the aggression and buildup to the riffs.”

The single “Ticks” is a cacophony of explosive movements, and the best way to open the EP as well. It kicks down the door right away and says “Hey, we’re here and we mean business, let’s have some fun!” This song is just a force to be reckoned with, the intensity is nonstop, but the use of dynamics allows little breathers only to build up to a bigger and heavier riff. This is one built for the mosh pit.

Befell is a brand new band, working hard to get their music out to ears around the world. Bruce Boring (vocals/guitars), Mitchell Caprio (guitars), and Jace Ebersole (drums) come together in the midst of the pandemic and managed to write almost ten songs remotely and put together both a demo and the EP this year. They have a modern thrash sound, but incorporate many different elements such as metalcore and vocal layering and adding synth and effect layers to boost some parts.

Befell is recommended for fans of Trivium, Killswitch Engage, and As I Lay Dying,

“Ticks” is out as of April 15, 2021 and can be heard at the following links:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/fKw0SDOJpGU
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3gkEYe6

“Solitude”, the four-track introduction to Befell is out on May 20, 2021.

EP pre-order – https://befell.bandcamp.com

Track Listing:
1. Ticks (4:48)
2. Endless Cycle (4:59)
3. Innocent Victims (4:58)
4. Smoke Signals (4:51)
Album Length: 19:38

For more info:
Facebook.com/befellmusic
Instagram.com/befell_band
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About:
Hailing from several cities across Pennsylvania, Befell is composed of Bruce Boring (Guitar, Vocals), Mitchell Caprio (guitar), and Jace Ebersole (Drums). Lovers of killer riffs and melodies, they combine thrashy and quick riffs with layered choruses that will get any crowd singing along. If modern thrash needed any revival of the savage riffage and grooviness it once had, this is the band that will do it. They have no problem stepping outside traditional boundaries and structures while making the listener have a feeling of familiarity and comfort and have all the potential to bring in a new wave of metal with sheer ferocity.

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0 Bravewords Premiere: Streaming Now! “Future Shock” From San Diego Thrashers MONARCH

  • April 15, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Monarch · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 15, 2021

For fans of Slayer, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Testament, Exodus

Streaming Now! “Future Shock” From San Diego Thrashers MONARCH

Album Stream Premiere via Bravewords

New Album “Future Shock” Out April 16, 2021

L-R – Gabe Mendez (Bass), Adam West (Drums), Matt Smith (Vocals/Guitar), Casey Trask (Guitar)
Photo Credit: Astrid Anaya

San Diego’s MONARCH will be unleashing their sophomore album “Future Shock” on Friday, April 16th and before this electrifying thrash thriller hits the moshpit, the band has teamed up with Bravewords for its full stream premiere HERE.

The band adds:

“Future Shock hits hard on a lot of levels, there are the riffs, the solos, the speed, the heaviness, the melodies, great memorable lyrics, the dynamic range of our creativity we think was truly expressed, and yet we still managed to sound like ourselves. We all just really look forward to sharing it with everyone. At the time of this release, the world is still battling the COVID-19 virus in parts of the world and we think it will be a welcome escape from having to worry so much right now. We should all be cautious of course, but we can’t make our lives not worth living.”

Compared to their first, very DIY album, 2017’s “Go Forth… Slaughter”, MONARCH‘s next escapade “Future Shock” was done professionally at Clarity Recordings in El Cajon, California, and is a big step forward for the band both musically and sonically. It explores the entire spectrum of the band’s creativity, with each song varying in sound, but maintains a cohesive feeling. The overall concept of the full length is a comprehensive plan of action to be taken globally, nationally, and locally by organizations of the United Nations system, governments, and major groups in every area in which human impacts on the environment.

Recommended for fans of Exodus, Slayer, and Testament, MONARCH‘s “Future Shock” will be available on April 16, 2021 at the following links:

(CD, Vinyl) – https://monarch.band
Spotify

Music Videos:
“Nuclear Warfare” – https://youtu.be/eI9R0LNYGHM
“Shred or Die!” – https://youtu.be/DOgceZdx2mU

Live video at Wacken 2019:
Khaos Warrior – https://youtu.be/wXiU078YKM0
Full Wacken Set – https://youtu.be/Gjct4mbhdxM


Track Listing:
1. Blast The Seed (5:16)
2. Khaos Warrior (2:51)
3. Future Shock (5:00)
4. Nuclear Warfare (4:00)
5. Shred or Die! (4:15)
6. Multiverse (3:02)
7. Fatal Vector (6:47)
8. Collision Of Bones (3:45)
9. Swarm Of The Whorenet (6:41)
10. Metal Soul (5:21)
Album Length: 47:04

More Info:
Monarch.band
Facebook.com/monarchthrash
Instagram.com/monarch666
Twitter.com/riseofmonarch
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““Go Forth… Slaughter” is a loud record that is full of twists and turns. Hopefully this release encourages Monarch to do some touring beyond Southern California, because songs like these need more ears.” – SD Metal

“A very colorful cover can also win over many fence-sitting people – and the rawer attention to detail on the production front gives us a clearer picture of what to expect live (a sinister snare snap plus in your face guitar tones duly noted). Go Forth…Slaughter executes in that late 80’s/early 90’s thrash/death platform, where people lost interest in major label veterans straying into commercial waters. Monarch makes it safe for you to trust their music: brutal, aggressive, and all for the love of the genre.” – Dead Rhetoric

“‘a super solid speed metal record.” – Metal Assault (2017 – Review – Go Forth​.​.​. Slaughter)

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0 As We Suffer’s New Single “Concrete Fist” Is A Knuckle Fury of Hardcore Groove Metal, Debut Full-Length “The Fallen Pillars” Out April 30, 2021

  • April 15, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · As We Suffer · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 15, 2021

For fans of Propagandhi, Death by Stereo, Killswitch Engage, Rise Against

As We Suffer’s New Single “Concrete Fist” Is A Knuckle Fury of Hardcore Groove Metal

Debut Full-Length “The Fallen Pillars” Out April 30, 2021

L-R – Ryan Caldwell (Bass), Jason Yocom (Guitar), Matt Caldwell (Vocals), Derik Roblin (Guitar), Chris Nunn (Drums)
Photo Credit – Laura Collins-Music Photography

Ottawa’s As We Suffer are releasing their debut album “The Fallen Pillars” on April 30th, 2021. So far, the band has shared with fans two singles, the full-length’s title track and “Invade The Host”.

Today, the band unveils their third single “Concrete Fist”, a rooted groove metal track inspired by the likes of DevilDriver and Lamb of God. This single charges on, bringing the listener into its world of violent reform, heavy from start to finish with a hardcore breakdown and killer solo. Lyrically, this song is about making a stand through violent uprising with the caveat that this kind of solution often comes at the sacrifice of a healthy mind.

Check out the knuckle fury of “Concrete Fist” in the following lyric video – https://youtu.be/bQf4uw7hIwU

As We Suffer‘s debut full length is an amalgamation of several heavy subgenres rolled into one. Hovering between metal-infused punk, hardcore, groove metal, and even a little hard rock, listeners go on a journey through each track. The track listing for the album was picked with diversity in mind. Each song stands out in contrast to the last.

The concept album’s theme revolves around the pillars of truth. Each song deals with destructive concepts and beliefs that we, as a society/people, should not prop up as truths. It is a journey of unhealthy and damaging thoughts/emotions that explore existentialism, politics, religious fanaticism, and truth through different styles of heavy music.

Recommended for fans of Machine Head Propagandhi and Death by Stereo, As We Suffer‘s debut album “The Fallen Pillars” is due out April 30, 2021.

Album digital pre-save (Spotify, Apple Music) here.

Bandcamp – https://aswesuffer.bandcamp.com.


Track Listing:
1. Caustic Paradigm (2:58)
2. Malicious Compliance (3:24)
3. An Open Letter (to the Bleeding Hearts) (2:41)
4. Fucking Relentless (2:28)
5. Invade The Host (3:21)
6. The Great Leveler (3:51)
7. High Tide (3:32)
8. Scatter The Herd (2:25)
9. Shadows Caste In White (4:44)
10. Concrete Fist (2:59)
11. The Fallen Pillars (5:17)
Album Length: 37:46

More Info:
Facebook.com/aswesuffer
Instagram.com/aswesuffer
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About:
Ottawa, Canada’s As We Suffer started out as a cover band, but quickly delved into writing original material. In the early days they focused on a more metal-infused skate punk vibe with major influence stemming from Pennywise, Strung Out, and NOFX but it very quickly took on a more metal feel. Since 2020, the sound has further morphed into a more metalcore vibe along the lines of early Killswitch Engage and Bullet for my Valentine, while still maintaining a distinct hardcore style.

Four of the original band members have known each other for a long time, with two of the members, vocalist Matt Caldwell and bassist Ryan Caldwell being cousins; together with their long-time friends drummer Chris Nunn and Jason Yocom. The band officially established in 2018 picking a name that represents unity in the existential suffering we all experience. Eventually, they were joined by guitarist Derik Roblin.

The long time comradery between the members enables them to write music organically, trading off who is the primary songwriter for each track. All lyrics are written by M. Caldwell, who aims to tell a story and deliver a message without being too literal or specific, allowing the audience to interpret on their own. Themes are largely infused with existentialism, civil and political unrest.

This organic flow continues to benefit the band when they play, the passionate stage presence is heightened by M. Caldwell’s intensity, R. Caldwell’s slick bass licks, Roblin’s powerful energy, and Nunn’s technical prowess. They bring a unique back-to-basics flavor to each performance, especially through the dynamic nature of each of the band members.

As We Suffer released a demo in 2018 and will follow it up with “The Fallen Pillars” on April 30, 2021.

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0 ESCAPEMENT (ft. members 3 Headed Snake, Witherfall, Helion Prime) Debut Single / Music Video “Feed”

  • April 14, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Escapement · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 14, 2021

For fans of Nevermore, Gojira, Periphery

Feast Your Ears And Eyes In Uncomfortable Depravity With ESCAPEMENT’s Video For Debut Single “Feed”

Featuring Members From 3 Headed Snake, Witherfall, Helion Prime

Music Video Premiere via New Noise Magazine

Escapement is the result of vocalist Johnny Ray (3 Headed Snake) and keyboardist Alex Nasla (Witherfall, Helion Prime) meeting on the famous 70k Metal Cruise and throwing musical ideas off of each other during pandemic boredom.

After a few months of reworking the songs and adding creative touches, they are ready to show off their debut single “Feed” and the music video for it. For the production of the video, Nasla flew to Florida and they shot alongside Loren Whitaker (drums), Chris Massie (guitars), and Brandon Delpino (bass), it was directed by Thomas Crane of Kill Devil Films. It is a slow driving heavy sludgy ballad with haunting vocal melodies, atmospheric keys, technical solos, and huge choruses. Escapement share some details on the conception of the single:

“It was the first song that Nasla and Ray worked on together. It started out small and took many months because of both of their busy schedules, but eventually, it grew, Ray sent the original song to Nasla who wrote keys for it. At that point, Ray had a wild idea to actually have Nasla fly to Florida, and work on a video together with Thomas Crane. It organically came together and was a great success! We believe fans will be refreshed by the heavy riffs, mixed with catchy memorable choruses and amazing solos.”

Escapement is a force of lyrical/vocal prowess, atmospheric yet technical keyboard work, dark and heavy guitars, and banging drums and 2021 will have lots to come from the act.  There are more songs in the works, including more videos and a full length down the road. Escapement says that fans can expect scores of new tunes over time.

Memorable, intricate, and anthemic, Escapement brings a new dynamic to progressive metal that is recommended for fans of Nevermore, Gojira, and Alice in Chains.

The music video for “Feed” can be heard and viewed via its premiere on New Noise Magazine HERE.

“Feed” was released on March 11, 2021 and available on all digital platforms at the following links: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/escapement1/feed

Music Video Credits:
Johnny Ray (Vocals), Alex Nasla (Keyboards), Chris Massie (Guitar), Brandon Delpino (Bass), Loren Whitaker (Drums)

Recording Band Line Up:
Johnny Ray (Vocals), Alex Nasla (Keyboards), Gabriele Costa (Bass), Francesco Pinter (Guitar), David Velez (Drums)

Live Band Line Up:
Johnny Ray (Vocals), Alex Nasla (Keyboards), Brandon Delpino (Bass), Loren Whitaker (Drums), Francesco Pinter (Guitar)



For more info:
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0 Italy’s Reality Grey Shares Their “Powerblast” Drum Playthrough, Video Premiere via SickDrummer Magazine, New Album “Beneath This Crown” Out May 7, 2021

  • April 14, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Reality Grey

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 14, 2021

For fans of Soilwork, As I Lay Dying, Scar Symmetry, Lamb of God, Unearth

Italy’s Reality Grey Shares Their “Powerblast” Drum Playthrough

Video Premiere via SickDrummer Magazine


New Album “Beneath This Crown” Out May 7, 2021

Reality Grey has been making their rounds through the Italian metal scene since 2004, having spent years touring and playing alongside bands such as Deicide and Municipal Waste plus three well-received full-lengths under their belts. This year, they will be adding a new album “Beneath This Crown” to their legacy.

Earlier this April, they dropped their latest single “Powerblast” from the forthcoming record, a very groovy song where the guitars and drums create an immense monolithic wall of sound. And speaking of drums, the band is sharing their playthrough video for the track via its premiere on Sick Drummer Magazine HERE.

Drummer Francesco Inchingolo adds:

“It’s one of my favourite songs to play out of the new album, it is very challenging with the double bass with all those triplets, and implements several different techniques, I need to be very focused when I play it. The drumset I used has a very dynamic sound and the double pedal is very light and easy to use, which is vital to play this song properly.”

Until they can hit the stage again, Reality Grey hopes that “Beneath This Crown” will tide over fans with its aggressive, melodic vocals and razor-sharp guitar solos. According to them, the creative process for this release has been very meticulous and nothing has been left to chance. On this offering, the music has affected the lyrics; there is a lot of anger and a bit of sadness.

Completely aggressive and refreshingly catchy, Reality Grey is recommended for fans of Scar Symmetry, Lamb of God, and Unearth.

“Beneath This Crown” will be out via Blood Blast Distribution, powered by Nuclear Blast as of May 7, 2021.

Album pre-save – https://backl.ink/144305702

Videos:
Daybreakers – https://youtu.be/spOgWpdGcwY
Multidimensional Hollow – https://youtu.be/4hDxsTop8Fs
Powerblast – https://youtu.be/s3pSFUFZzSI


Track Listing:
1. Legion (Intro) (1:51)
2. Fade In Fear (4:44)
3. Kings Of Nothing (5:18)
4. Preachers Of Hatred (4:05)
5. Daybreakers (5:37)
6. Powerblast (4:09)
7. Multidimensional Hollow (4:16)
8. The Fury (4:01)
9. Dreaming (Feat. Milly Florio from End Of Skyline) (5:13)
10. Reascent (4:01)
11. Beneath This Crown (5:28)
12. Indelible Stains (3:39)
13. The Void (4:34)
Album Length: 57:03

For more info:
Facebook.com/RealityGrey
Instagram.com/realitygrey 
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About:
Hailing from South Italy, Reality Grey stands tall in the Italian metal scene. Formed in 2004, Reality Grey began their quest to redefine melodic death metal. As a tight-knit 5 piece band, Reality Grey incorporates a modern hybrid of extreme music: melody, brutality; blending complex, yet catchy songwriting. Fearsome death growls & clean vocals give way to razor-sharp guitar riffs and fusion-oriented solos, Reality Grey set out to create something all their own.

With the release of the debut full-length album “Darkest Days Are Yet To Come” in 2006, in the heat of the melodic death metal revolution, Reality Grey managed to secure their first record deal with Razar Ice Records USA. Songs like “Reality Grey” and “Never again” racked up hundreds of thousands plays on the old MySpace allowing the band to tour, gaining popularity well beyond the Italian borders. Following up with EP “Day Zero”, Reality Grey began to push their own boundaries. Ferocious, yet melodic, with a no-holds-barred songwriting attitude. Songs like “Day Zero” and “Slavery” emerged the band’s experimental side, synths, melancholic pianos, and acoustic guitars; perfectly fused with intoxicating sonic aggression.

After years of non-stop touring alongside bands like Deicide, Unearth, Municipal Waste, Sadist, Malevolent Creation, and more, the critically acclaimed “Define Redemption” is released by Bakerteam/Scarlet Records; sending the band on their first headline tour in Japan. Reality Grey, now having been featured on worldwide publications Metal Injection, Metal Hammer UK, Metal Temple, and Metal.de, released 2018’s “The Void”. Reviewed as “a complete and total aural devastation…” that “will blow your speaker out” by Metal Injection.

Reality Grey has completed work on their upcoming full-length due out May 7th 2021 (Blood Blast Distribution powered by Nuclear Blast). Looking ahead with tours and festival appearances on their sights, Reality Grey will continue to push ambitiously, earning their place among the pantheon of heavy music.

Now, having inked a worldwide deal with Extreme Management Group (EMG), the band says “We’re thrilled to announce that we have started working with Extreme Management Group! Definitely the right place for us. Big news is coming very soon. Stay tuned!” EMG said, “We are excited to be working with Reality Grey. They have some really fantastic music. We expect big things to come from this partnership.”.

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“Melodic, aggressive and catchy, this track adds (Multidimensional Hollow) well placed synths and ambiance to an already well rounded sound, making it complex without being overcomplicated. The new album shows a marked evolution in the band’s sound, something that will intrigue current fans and entice new ones.” – Metal Injection

“Reality Grey give off a viciousness and expertise hard to find in other bands. The instrumental expertise of each component is absolute, slighting touching tech-death side of acts like The Faceless but remaining ‘catchy’ in their complexity” – Metal Hammer

“It’s complete and total aural devastation with some seriously chunky moments, so it lives right up to what you’d expect a song called “The Void” to do.” – Metal Injection

“Reality Grey will serve the world of metal excellently both as an all round, no nonsense, metal act and as a brigde band for younger fans of heavy music” – Metalunderground.at  
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0 Canada’s THE WRING – Classic Rock And Prog Collide In “Cipher” Off Upcoming Album “The Wring² Project Cipher”, Album Guests ft. Marc Bonilla (Keith Emerson Band, California Transit Authority, Glenn Hughes), Bryan Beller (Joe Satriani, The Aristocrats, Dethklok, Steve Vai), Thomas Lang (Robert Fripp, Peter Gabriel, Robbie Williams), Jason Henrie, Jason Sadites

  • April 14, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The Wring

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Montreal, QC – April 14, 2021

For fans of Rush, Fates Warning, Dream Theater, Queensryche, The Dead Daisies

Canada’s THE WRING – Classic Rock And Prog Collide In “Cipher” Off Upcoming Album “The Wring² Project Cipher”

Album Guests ft. Marc Bonilla (Keith Emerson Band, California Transit Authority, Glenn Hughes),
Bryan Beller (Joe Satriani, The Aristocrats, Dethklok, Steve Vai),
Thomas Lang (Robert Fripp, Peter Gabriel, Robbie Williams),
Jason Henrie, Jason Sadites

Don Dewulf is the creative mind behind The Wring, a musical adventure chock full of proggy riffs, angry lyrics, and a heavy dose of melody. He is releasing a second album this year, “The Wring² Project Cipher” that boasts the work of several seasoned, professional musicians, making this one of the top albums prog fans are going to want this year.

Dewulf is the sole songwriter of the project and he takes up guitar duties, but the album wouldn’t have come together without help from drummer Thomas Lang, vocalist Marc Bonilla, bassist Bryan Beller as well as bassist Jason Henrie who also played on The Wring’s first album.  Guitarist Jason Sadites rounds out the line-up, playing a killer solo on one track. This incredible depth of players brings to life an album that has enough proggy stuff for the geeks, but still plenty of melodies and rock riffery for the regular heavy music listener. Says Dewulf:

“I love the complexity and innovation of prog-rock but also the hooks and brevity of great classic rock… The Wring tries to bring you both.”

The first look at this album is the single “Cipher”, the sole instrumental track juxtaposed against the six vocal tracks with lyrical themes full of emotion and aggression. Dewulf explains Cipher further: 

“I played this song on a 7-string guitar so there is a massive low end. I think the parts are short enough and musical enough to hold interest without vocals. I really like the bass and guitar solos here too. A combination homage to YYZ and March of the Fire Ants.  Jason Henrie played killer bass on this track and created the incredibly cool video for it.”

See/listen to “Cipher” at https://youtu.be/XpqS5D0r8qE

Spotify pre-save – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thewring/project-cipher

“The Wring² Project Cipher” is a rock record with bits of proggy stuff hidden inside, it is recommended for those listening to Tool, Opeth, and old Rush.

“The Wring² Project Cipher” will be out on May 28, 2021.

Album pre-order – https://thewring2.bandcamp.com

Track Listing:
1. The Light (4:10)
2. Sorceress (4:44)
3. Cipher (4:29)
4. Steelier (4:25)
5. Dissension (4:08)
6. Dose (3:27)
7. Touch (4:29)
Album Length: 29:54

For more info:
Thewring.ca
Facebook.com/thewringband
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About:
The Wring is a progressive rock project created in 2015 by guitarist Don Dewulf who had compiled a large inventory of compositions that he had fully demoed, just needing players to turn the demos into songs.  The project started out in a band format with local musicians and they released a debut self-titled album in 2017.

After a series of live dates sharing stages with Anvil, Diamond Head, and Dead Daisies, the band dissolved.  A chance conversation with Mikael Akerfeldt inspired Dewulf to forge ahead with new material, re-connecting with bassist Jason Henrie and engaging world-renowned musicians to perform, bringing the new songs to another level.

The result of that was “The Wring 2 – Project Cipher” releasing in 2021, which will feature album guests Bryan Beller (Joe Satriani, The Aristocrats, Dethklok, Steve Vai), Thomas Lang (Robert Fripp, Peter Gabriel, Robbie Williams), Jason Henrie, and Jason Sadites.

Always starting with a riff, Dewulf builds compositions that showcase his signature blend of classic heavy rock meets prog. The lyrics come after the music is done and are usually a targeted response to an interaction that has sparked anger. The translation of emotion into words is subtle, often belying the more aggressive undertones. Expect more from Dewulf with The Wring3 already in the recording stage!

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0 BLOODSPORT (80s Metal Homage To Jean Claude Van Damme) Release Cassette Edition of EP “Lethal Tender”

  • April 13, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Bloodsport · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 13, 2021

For fans of Helloween, Exciter, Queensryche, Judas Priest

BLOODSPORT (80s Metal Homage To Jean Claude Van Damme) Release Cassette Edition of EP “Lethal Tender”


L-R – Dragos B. – Guitar, Jan Loncik – Vocals + Drums & Bass (studio), Joey Kolsteren – Lead Guitar

What do you get when you combine Jean Claude Van Damme with classic 80’s metal? You get Bloodsport, a heavy metal tribute to the one and only Belgian martial artist/actor. Their first Ep “Kumite Attack” was released in 2018 and the year’s “Lethal Tender” is a cut above with tighter drumming, tighter riffing, better vocals, and A+ production! Fans of true heavy metal are digging right into it!

All Bloodsport lyrics and themes revolve around Jean-Claude Van Damme’s movies in the late 80s and early 90s, specifically focused on his martial arts films. “Lethal Tender” is inspired by Van Damme’s movie Lionheart, for those who haven’t seen it, you’re in for a wild ride! Bloodsport explains the track further:

“We were really wanting to continue with the Bloodsport movie theme because it’s such a hit movie for cult cinema, not to mention it’s Van Damme’s best in terms of action and authenticity! Alas, we decided not to focus too much on one film, as he has close to a dozen good martial arts films from that era, all of them totally awesome in their own way. We feel like our music acts as a second soundtrack to the films! They are completely and respectfully dedicated to the glory of those films.”

Bloodsport prides itself on tons of riffs, complex song structures, and very little repetition; they are highly recommended for fans of early Running Wild, Helloween, and Exciter.

“Lethal Tender” was released on March 12, 2021 via Nightstrike Records and is available as a limited edition cassette and CD along with a digital download at the following link: https://bloodsportband.bandcamp.com/album/lethal-tender

YouTube stream – https://youtu.be/J6URtSfFA0E


Track Listing:
1. Lethal Tender (7:53)
2. Lion’s Den (5:06)

EP artwork was hand-painted by Constance Knight.

More Info:
Facebook.com/bloodsportmetal
Instagram.com/bloodsport_band
EPK

About:
Formed in early 2018 in Vancouver, Bloodsport is a band not only created to pay tribute to Jean-Claude Van Damme and all the exhilarating films he’s put out, but also to redefine the best aspects of 80s heavy metal and speed metal – the music many of us grew up with! Chock-full of fast riffing, crazy solos, pounding drums and, featuring Jan Loncik – one of the best metal vocalists in Canada – the trio can do no wrong! Bloodsport truly takes it to the next level, incorporating the odd time signature and unconventional song structure to their lengthy, riff-laden tunes. Welcome to the Kumite!

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0 Romania’s The Boy Who Cried Wolf Breathe Secret Wars Through New Music Video “Bellicose”, Video Premiere via IDIOTEQ

  • April 13, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The Boy Who Cried Wolf

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Montreal, QC – April 13, 2021

For fans of Every Time I Die, Cancer Bats, Brand New, The Chariot, Chevelle

Romania’s The Boy Who Cried Wolf  Breathe Secret Wars Through New Music Video “Bellicose”

Video Premiere via IDIOTEQ

New Album “Bellicose” Out Now! 

“Bellicose” is the sonic representation of furious anger aimed at the clashing worlds that keep colliding onto us, turning us into feral beasts, nurturing the darkest of wishes, bidding serenity a sickening farewell. It is the title track of the 2020 album from Romania’s The Boy Who Cried Wolf and they are now presenting it in video form.

According to the band, “Bellicose” was recorded back in 2018, but it was such an anthemic song for them, that they included it twice on the album, in both electric and acoustic versions where it boosts the overall theme, “the rage that can rise up inside each and every one of us”. They further explain the meaning behind the song:

“It’s a renewed struggle to face off the world of the living by singing about our dead hopes and tribulations. The only salvation anyone really has, when they’re a kid trapped in an adult body, trying to be a citizen of the world or even a society, is the inspiration to create such worlds where you can be the victor or at least be honest with yourself, by screaming your fears, anger, and frustration out loud.”

The Boy Who Cried Wolf makes angry music they claim is medicinal for them, and they hope it will be like a pill to swallow for fans when they feel like they have lost their grip on serenity. The band is heavy-hitting hardcore recommended for people who enjoy processing their problems through music and fans of Every Time I Die, Cancer Bats, and Brand New.

Watch the video for “Bellicose” via its premiere on IDIOTEQ HERE.

The album “Bellicose” was released on December 12, 2020 and available at TBWCW.bandcamp.com.


Track Listing:
1. Intro (2:09)
2. Bellicose (Acoustic) (2:57)
3. Ghostriders II (1:34)
4. Cloak & Bladder (2:25)
5. Saturnine (2:15)
6. Swarms (1:59)
7. The Night After (4:38)
8. In Midnight Clad (4:23)
9. The March feat Zda (2:54)
10. It Makes Waves (3:04)
11. Vengeance Of (4:15)
12. Selina, The Years Have Not Been Kind (2:40)
13. Bellicose (Electric) (3:44)
14. Balada Bormasinii (Hidden Track) (4:55)


For more info:
Facebook.com/tbwcw
Instagram.com/tbwcwolf
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About:
The Boy Who Cried Wolf started when two local bands (CHESTER and Breathelast) from Bucharest collided. Bogdan Purghel “Bacovia” (guitar/bass/vocals) and Mihai Ionut Andrei (vocals) reached out to drummer Alexandru Guta (PZFI, Backstage Hero) to give it a sincere go at writing wild and fast-paced music that would satiate their primal desires. They are heavily inspired by old-school metal combined with hardcore and punk vibes although other sounds may occur.

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0 Rockshots Records: Endless Chain First Single “Nothing More” Off Upcoming Debut Album “Forthcoming Past” Out June 25th, ft. guests Mikko Heikkilä (Kaunis Kuolematon, Dawn Of Solace, Black Aeon Sun), Ville Hovi (Blackstar Halo), Aki Salonen (Nemecic), Sami Yli-Sirniö, guitar (Kreator, Waltari), Antti Kolehmainen, (Waltari), Samuli Mikkonen (Korpiklaani)

  • April 13, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Endless Chain · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 13, 2021

For fans of Katatonia, Helloween, Amorphis, Anthema

Rockshots Records: Endless Chain First Single “Nothing More” Off Upcoming Album “Forthcoming Past”

Debut Album “Forthcoming Past” Out June 25, 2021
ft. guests Mikko Heikkilä (Kaunis Kuolematon, Dawn Of Solace, Black Aeon Sun),
Ville Hovi (Blackstar Halo), Aki Salonen (Nemecic), Sami Yli-Sirniö, guitar (Kreator, Waltari),
Antti Kolehmainen, (Waltari), Samuli Mikkonen (Korpiklaani)

Rockshots Records is proud to announce their latest signing of Endless Chain for the release of the debut album “Forthcoming Past” due out on June 25th, 2021.

The sole studio project is the creation of Finnish songwriter Timo Mölsä with multiple album guests that include Mikko Heikkilä (Kaunis Kuolematon, Dawn Of Solace, Black Aeon Sun), Ville Hovi (Blackstar Halo), Aki Salonen (Nemecic), Sami Yli-Sirniö, guitar (Kreator, Waltari), Antti Kolehmainen, (Waltari), and Samuli Mikkonen (Korpiklaani).

The full length was recorded, mixed, and produced by Aleksanteri Kuosa (Before the Dawn, Wolfheart, Waltari) along with mastering done by Juho Räihä (guitarist of Swallow the Sun).

In the lead-up to the album’s release, Endless Chain is sharing the single “Nothing More”, a luring and emotional song with guest vocals by Ville Hovi (Blackstar Halo) and Aki Salonen (Nemecic). Lyrically, the track tells the story of one person’s feelings, disappointments in life, and how to deal with them.

Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/3ZeUhMPttYM

Digital stream and download (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon) – https://backl.ink/146151001

A late bloomer to being a musician, Endless Chain‘s Timo Mölsä had his musical awakening in 2016, however, he has been listening and influenced by various genres of metal music for over 30 years. It took re-introducing himself to guitar with long-time friend Ari Hokkanen as a fun pastime that drove Mölsä to create his own songs. What would soon follow is a new project with contributions from Hokkanen for writing and lyrics.

Soon after, Mölsä shared his demos with drummer Samuli Mikkonen (Korpiklaani), who, after listening, joined the project and performed all the drums on the debut record.

Step by step things fell into place, through Mikkonen, Mölsä became acquainted with producer Aleksanteri Kuosa who had a big impact on the completion of the debut album.

“Aleksanteri is an imaginative producer and he was also very patient with a perfectionist like me. He knew how to weed out extra notes from my compositions and finally got the most out of my songs. There were maybe a total of 20 songs in the beginning, of which we went through less than 15 in the preliminary production. Finally, 10 songs had been selected for the album. Through Aleksanteri, I also got many other great musicians involved in the project.”

The end result is Mölsä‘s dark and melancholic sound premiered through Endless Chain‘s first offering “Forthcoming Past”.

Album pre-order – http://bit.ly/ForthcomingPastCD

Track Listing:
1. Forthcoming Past (6:41)
2. They’re The Ones To Fall (4:31)
3. Hold Out Hope (5:30)
4. All of The Above (3:45)
5. A Letter (4:31)
6. Nothing More (3:53)
7. Feel (3:38)
8. The Wild One (3:53)
9. Scars On Me (3:18)
10. The Memories (4:33)
Album Length: 44:19

Album Credits:
Endless Chain:
Timo Mölsä, Guitar
Special guests on the album:
Mikko Heikkilä, Vocals on no. 2, 3, 5, 7 ,10
Ville Hovi, Vocals on no. 1, 4, 6, 8 and 9
Aki Salonen, Rough Vocals on no. 1, 4 and 6
Salla Sundberg, Vocals on no. 7
Aleksanteri Kuosa, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards
Samuli Mikkonen, Drums
Sami Yli-Sirniö, Guitar Solo on ”Hold Out Hope” and “Scars on me”
Antti Kolehmainen, cello on ”Hold Out Hope” and “The Wild One”
John Egerton, opening speech on “Forthcoming Past”

For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Facebook.com/endlesschainband
Instagram.com/endlesschainband

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