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0 MARBLE GHOSTS Introduce Themselves With Melodic And Aggressive First Single “Alone”; Debut EP Out March 2024

November 10, 2023
by Asher
· Marble Ghosts · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 10, 2023

MARBLE GHOSTS Introduce Themselves With Melodic And Aggressive First Single “Alone”

Debut EP Coming March 2024

L-R – Paul R. Champagne (Bass), Adam Hansen (Guitar, Backing Vocals), Dylan Gunnell (Vocals), Jérôme Renaud (Drums)

Photo Credit – Lisa Thompson (Dark Moon Productions)

Marble Ghosts is a fresh new band out of Ottawa, Canada, composed of a death metal drummer, an old-school metal bassist, a singer heavily influenced by 90s grunge, and a metalcore guitar player. They blend genres and generations through their music highlighted with an unapologetic lyrical approach, as they push boundaries by excoriating traditional power structures, affirming the importance of speaking truth to power. Armed with conviction, they have their first single “Alone” ready to grab listeners by the throat. This single comes off their self-titled debut which will be released next year. It has special meaning to the band as they explain:

“‘Alone’ was written seven years ago and was sitting idle on a dying laptop. Adam (guitarist) resurrected the riff, adding pre-programmed drums and bass, providing the perfect canvas for Dylan (vocalist) to provide a vocal sample. From the first listen, Dylan knew he wanted to work with Adam. This was one of the first tracks the two worked on that would eventually become the project known as Marble Ghosts. Lyrically, ‘Alone’ represents both imagined and real fear. It was originally titled ‘No one can hear you scream’, and the idea behind it is how our own minds can create scenarios to frighten us, but our minds can also save us at the same time when real danger is present.”

The band’s name is a reference to historical statues, some of which stand long past their time. Like the band’s song, ‘False Heroes’, the band asks simply, “Why do we hold them up so high? Why do we cover up the crimes?” These marble ghosts are being pulled down physically but also in the changing mentalities toward flawed historical persons. The marble ghosts are also the traditions of old including religious beliefs that have not changed with the times to accept differing views. Again, the band seeks to call out these anachronistic outmoded views that cause real harm.

The single “Alone” is out now and the self-titled debut is expected in March 2024. Marble Ghosts has its first show on November 26, 2023, at Cafe Dekcuf in Ottawa, ON (Event Details). They are recommended for fans of Alter Bridge, Shinedown, and Saint Asonia.

Listen to “Alone” at the following links:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/ujEwHkoaAeU

Digital – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/marbleghosts/alone

Track Listing:
1. Old School (3:10)
2. Lie to Me (4:22)
3. Alone (4:03)
4. False Heroes (4:33)
5. End of the World (3:58)
EP Length: 20:07

More info: Facebook.com/marbleghosts | Instagram.com/marbleghostsofficial

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0 JUDICATOR Releases Power Metal Cover Of Barry Manilow’s Classic “Mandy”

November 10, 2023
by Asher
· Judicator · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 10, 2023

JUDICATOR Releases Power Metal Cover Of Barry Manilow’s Classic “Mandy”

Left to right: Dalton Jolley (Drums), John Dolan (Bass), John Yelland (Vocals), Chad Anderson (Guitar), Dayton Andersen (Guitar)

Photo Credit – Demii Photography

Strap on your bullet belts and gird up your loins! American power metal quintet Judicator has a sweet and sassy new track out, a cover of Barry Manilow’s “Mandy”, presented with a crimson music video. This track was recorded during the same time period as their last album “The Majesty of Decay” (Prosthetic Records) and is a majestic send-off to guitarist Balmore Lemus and drummer Jordy Elcess, who are featured in the music video and have since departed from the band. Vocalist John Yelland explains the track in more detail:

“‘Mandy’ combines the tenderness of Barry Manilow’s 1978 hit with the ominous soundscape of Panos Cosmatos’ 2018 film of the same name. I like to think of this song in terms of the relationship between Red (Nicolas Cage) and Mandy (Andrea Riseborough) in ‘Mandy’ (2018). Although the lyrics don’t totally match the circumstances of these characters, the love and regret expressed certainly relate and resonate.”

Judicator is known primarily for historical topics that stretch across seven albums since its inception in 2012. They cover everything from Napoleon Bonaparte to the renowned Byzantine general Belisarius and have, on occasion, also grappled with heavy themes like cancer, relationships, and death. Whatever they write about, the common thread in all their albums is an exploration of both the human heart and condition.

“Mandy” fits in well with Judicator’s heavy metal style, it will soothe you, make you smile, and entice you to sing along. The single artwork is very low-fi compared to what they usually release. During the filming of the music video, they took some photos that were thematic to film ‘Mandy’, and the final result features iconic items like a chainsaw and a pyramid of Cheddar Goblin mac & cheese boxes.

Whether this is the first encounter with Judicator or one of many, they are sure to impress with their brand of experimental power metal. They are recommended for fans of Blind Guardian, Scanner, and Iron Savior.

Watch the music video for “Mandy” at https://youtu.be/vgLmYdfEBu0

Digital – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/judicator/mandy-3

More info: Judicatormetal.com | Facebook.com/judicatormetal | Twitter.com/JudicatorMetal | Instagram.com/judicatormetal

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“The Majesty of Decay is simply one of the best power metal albums released in the last few years, and potentially, my favorite Judicator yet.” – Angry Metal Guy

“This album is guaranteed that fans of Judicator will be talking about it for years to come. There are those which will utterly hate this album as a release that has gone too far in one direction. However, this is a gamble which has paid off and ‘The Majesty of Decay’ is not only arguably one of the best albums released this year, but also debatably the best album that Judicator have ever released.” – Metal Digest

“[Judicator is] unmatched when it comes to delivering an illuminating experience that is both energized and heartfelt.” — GBHBL

“Judicator is something new, but still something excellent. And we sing along, with open shirts and fists pointing to the sky.” — Devilution

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0 Out Now! DISSONA’s New EP “Dreadfully Distinct” Takes A Progressive Look Into The Blade Runner Universe

November 10, 2023
by Asher
· Dissona · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 10, 2023

Out Now! DISSONA’s New EP “Dreadfully Distinct” Takes A Progressive Look Into The Blade Runner Universe

Chicago’s Dissona goes into uncharted territory with their new EP “Dreadfully Distinct”, a three-track homage to the gritty world of Blade Runner and the interesting characters who inhabit it. Never before have they so strictly adhered to a thematic device and allowed it to fully take the reins of the creation, however, they believe this EP is a refined distillation of their capabilities to this point and a guidepost for the future of the band. They explain further:

“This EP is the most concentrated version of our sound to date. It’s mature and focused and demands multiple interrupted listens to uncover the intriguing layers concealed within. Sit in your favorite listening environment, close your eyes, and take it in. Read the lyrics. Listen again. There are stories here that are of great value to us and we’ve done everything we can to ensure the art reflects that value. Press play and let us take you somewhere beyond, a voyage of soaring melodicism and roiling energy, violent and decisive.”

Dissona continues to share that for this EP, the three-track landscape felt right. From there, they had several conversations about which stories/characters in the Blade Runner universe felt compelling enough to have their own song and that was that. Fans are aware that their third full-length album has been in production for quite some time and those fans can rest easy knowing the entire album is recorded and will be released next year.

Adventurous and engaging, “Dreadfully Distinct” is a uniquely cinematic trip through progressive metal. It was mixed and mastered by Matt Motto with album artwork created by Karo Gasiorwoska. It is recommended listening for fans of Cynic, Opeth, and Persefone.

“Dreadfully Distinct” is now available as of November 10th, 2023 via Earache Distribution and is available at the following links:

Digital – https://earache.lnk.to/DreadfullyDistinct

CD – https://dissona.bandcamp.com/merch

Music Video – “The Prodigal Son” – https://youtu.be/RX7Inz0rN4s

Music Video – “Skinjob” – https://youtu.be/xzYitZsEg8c

Guitar/Bass Performance Video – Renaissance – https://youtu.be/IJtKF515L-4

In additional news, Dissona has signed a worldwide deal with Extreme Management Group.

Track Listing:
1. The Prodigal Son (6:27)
2. Renaissance (5:33)
3. Skinjob (3:40)

EP Recording Credits:
– All songs performed by: Dissona
– All songs written by: Dissona
– Produced by: Dissona
– Mixed and Mastered by: Matt Motto
– EP Artwork by: Karo Gasiorwoska

EP and Live Lineup:
David Dubenic – Vocals
Matt Motto – Guitars
Craig Hamburger – Bass
Drew Goddard – Drums

More Info: Facebook.com/Dissona | Instagram.com/dissonaofficial

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“Drawing inspiration from the Bladerunner movie series, specifically Agent K from Blade Runner 2049, “Skinjob” has an icy exterior musically, but definitely has the DNA of great mid-west electronica and industrial music inside of its veins. Their entire upcoming new EP Dreadfully Distinct, drops November 10th and follows this story.” – Ghost Cult Mag

“What I love about this band’s sound is the way in which the rolling riffs are mixed with some highly technical playing, but without becoming complex for the sake of complexity alone. David Dubenic has a very dramatic way of singing, utilising different ‘voices’. That usually puts me off, and can sound rather fake and overtly theatrical. But David has the ability to deliver it very convincingly.” – DPRP.net

“This EP delves into the Blade Runner universe, with each track dedicated to a character from the iconic film. The first single, “The Prodigal Son,” explores the backstory of Roy Batty, one of the original film’s central characters. While their third full-length album is also on the horizon, listeners can get an early fix with their upcoming cinematically crafted progressive EP.” – Metal Insider

“Since I wasn’t yet familiar with DISSONA, this EP was a pleasant surprise for me, offering a consistent concept, wonderfully diverse compositions and great performances from all band members. I’m digging their kind of musical story-telling, where everything seems to be in the right place, perfectly supported by the well-balanced, yet full-sounding production. With the earlier mentioned already recorded album on the horizon, it feels like a good time to dive into their backcatalogue before the new opus will be released, which is highly anticipated now!” – Mostly-Metal

“Ethnic instruments bring “Renaissance” to life, a track that finds the band take on the character of Rick Deckard as he and Rachel escape from LA. Another powerhouse performance driven home by Drew Goddard behind the kit, it strikes a wonderful balance between the embellishments of synths and orchestration. Dubenic offers up a couple of unclean vocal moments which add contrast while the thought and vision that has gone into creating something this epic is abundantly clear. There is even a moment for 90’s breakbeats in the final moments. 8/10” – Metal Noise

“The more times you listen to this EP, the more you pick up. It’s quite a fascinating release. Fans of the Blade Runner universe will get a lot more out of it than non-fans, but everyone can enjoy the imaginative prog noise Dissona create regardless. 9/10” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

““Skinjob” is the shining star on the Dreadfully Distinct – walking a line between metal and brooding goth à la Depeche Mode. As David Dubenic (vocals), Matt Motto (guitars), Craig Hamburger (bass), and Drew Goddard (drums) create collaboratively, aligning to the overarching themes and narrative, their unity allows for both an aural and visual experience. Dreadfully Distinct is not dreadful but it is distinct, creative, and brilliant in its creation.” – Amplify The Noise

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0 STONE HORNS Enters Uncharted Territory w/ “Chrysalis” Off New Album “Chimaira” Out Jan 2024

November 10, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · STONE HORNS (ROCKSHOTS RECORDS)

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Montreal, QC – November 10, 2023

STONE HORNS Enters Uncharted Territory w/ “Chrysalis” Off New Album “Chimaira” Out Jan 2024

New Album “Chimaira” Out January 26th, 2024

Set to release their third full-length “Chimaira” this coming January on Rockshots Records, STONE HORNS are unveiling the second single “Chrysalis”, which ventures into uncharted vocal territory for frontman David Viard. With its big Machine Head inspiration, it’s a track whose verses are almost rapped, with a groove that’s always very present, right through to the melodic chorus.

Listen to “Chrysalis” at the following links:

Visualizer – https://youtu.be/S92A4PTAWmE

Spotify – https://bfan.link/sh-chrysalis

Founded in 2016 in Marseille, France, Stone Horns has been unleashing groove death metal since debuting “The Beast Inside” released in 2018, along with 2021’s “Rise of Apophis”. The band’s third album “Chimaira” features seven groove-laden hell-bent tracks, that tell the story of an odyssey of being rejected by all and thirsting for revenge. It explores life’s thirst for recognition, whatever its form. Through its various acts, the story continues in different states, colors, and landscapes. A raw, merciless finality that leaves little room for breath in this torment of violence.

“We’re all chasing a chimera, but isn’t it the chimera that’s chasing us? That’s the question this album tries to answer, combining freshness and warmth, violence and peace, waves, and digressions.” adds the band.

With their headbanging groove, this third studio offering “Chimaira” is a culmination of all the band’s experiments to date. This is the band’s most accomplished album to date, both in terms of composition and production. The band’s long-time fans will be satisfied, but they also hope to bring in new fans with this record, with a slightly more modern production. Each track has its own universe on this full length, but it’s also part of a whole, because like their previous albums, “Chimaira” is a concept album.

“There’s something for every metal taste and color. The aim of this album is for fans of every sub-genre of metal to be able to say to themselves at some point when listening to it: “I really like that beat”. “Chimaira” is a bit like the child of “The Beast Inside” (2018) and “Rise of Apophis” (2021)”. says the band.

Recommended listening for fans of Machine Head, Devildriver, Slipknot, Lamb of God, and Jinjer, Stone Horns’ third full-length, due out on January 26, 2024, via Rockshots Records, is available for pre-order at https://bit.ly/ChimairaCD.

Previous single – “Age of Chimairas” at YouTube | Spotify

Track Listing:
1. Grasping the Embers of Exile – 7:51
2. No Mercy – 3:58
3. Terra Genesis – 3:31
4. Age of Chimairas – 4:10
5. Chrysalis – 4:52
6. In the Clutches of the Abyss – 5:29
7. Echoes of a Fallen Empire – 5:24
Album Length: 35:18

Album Credits:
Music: David Viard, Antoine Roszak, Mathis Lakermance, Damien Servais
Lyrics: David Viard
Guitars: Mathis Lakermance, Damien Servais, Antoine Roszak
Bass: Antoine Roszak, David Viard
Drums : Maël Taguelmint
Vocals: David Viard
Production, Antoine Roszak, David Viard
Mix and Mastering, Antoine Roszak
Covers & Arts : David Viard, helped by IA
Cover « Age of Chimairas » : Mrdrfckr Art and David Viard

More info: Rockshots.eu | Facebook.com/StoneHornsOfficial | Instagram.com/stone_horns

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RISE OF APOPHIS (2021) – Media Reviews

“The real strength of this album lies in the diversity of the compositions as well as a good alternation of the songs and the atmopheres. With a production worthy of the big American machines, “Rise of Apophis” is a superb discovery…” – METAL’ART

“Far from resting on their laurels, the Stone Horns rekindle the flame and offer today a very good album that announces a turning point in their career…” – DAILY ROCK FRANCE 4,5/5

“Power is the key word here. The listener is plunged into the heart of a lead maelstrom that falls on him without giving him any respite. With Rise Of Apophis, STONE HORNS has clearly taken a step forward and offers us an accomplished album that they must defend on stage…” – AMONG THE LIVING

“The album is never redundant. It is all the less so as the Marseillaise venture on this new album on new territories for them: thus this excellent “Shores of Kismeth” which mixes diabolically heavy and black influences. A particularly successful second try that confirms all the qualities of the combo and sees them move to an higher level.” – SEIGNEURS DU METAL 8/10

THE BEAST INSIDE (2018) – Media Reviews

“At a time when the future of Machine Head seems to be uncertain, the release of this first Stone Horns album, “The Beast Inside release of this first Stone Horns album, “The Beast Inside”, will certainly make some happy people.” – ROCK HARD FRANCE

“The object raises the potential of a young formation which does not cease to ally groove and raw energy, the whole enveloped by a rather effective production.” – METALLIAN

“Très bon premier album. Du sang frais!” – WARM TV 8/10

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0 VANTABLACK WARSHIP Gets Holiday Jolly With Cover of “All I Want For Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)” Off Compilation Album “Noel in Extremis II” (BAM Co. Heavy)

November 9, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Vantablack Warship

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Montreal, QC – November 9, 2023

VANTABLACK WARSHIP Gets Holiday Jolly With Cover of “All I Want For Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)”

Featured On Compilation Album “Noel in Extremis II” (BAM Co. Heavy)

L-R – Pat Gordon – Guitars, Pierre Pitre – Drums, Yannick “Pil” Pilon – Vocals, Thierry Hivon – Guitars, Kurt Clifford – Bass
Photo Credit – François Beaudry

Merry metal x-mas from Montreal, Canada’s Vantablack Warship, and their cover of the 1944 classic “All I Want For Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth), which is featured on the holiday compilation album “Noël In Extremis II” being released digitally and on CD by label BAM Co. Heavy on November 10th.

“Over the years Vantablack Warship has seen lots of people get banged up in the pit, some actually losing their two front teeth. We thought, how suitable to do a song about someone asking for their teeth for Christmas, albeit from a different vantage point. We’ve really massacred this holiday classic and added a little Vantablack Warship spin to it. Can you spot the 3-second hommage to Metallica’s Damage Inc.?” adds the band.

Listen to Vantablack Warship‘s rendition of “All I Want For Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth) at https://youtu.be/c3kEN23odM4

The holiday album “Noël In Extremis II” also features tracks from bands Dizzygoth, The Lookout, Nova Spei, Dirty Cheetah, Thrash La Reine, Rope Skills, Demonstöne, Tunguska Mammoth, Obscurcis Romancia, MR.82, and Reanimator. Album Artwork by Filip Ivanović.

Digital pre-save – https://bfan.link/noel-in-extremis-2

Vantablack Warship will also be performing on December 2nd in Montreal, QC at Foufounes Électriques for the launch party for “Noël In Extremis II” being hosted by BAM Co. Heavy with headliner BARF along with Dizzygoth, The Lookout, Nova Spei, Dirty Cheetah, Thrash La Reine, Demonstöne and Tunguska Mammoth.

Event info – https://www.facebook.com/events/1004903737290939/

Vantablack Warship is made up of members who have worked in prominent groups of the Quebec underground scene for the last 30 years (Arseniq33, Ghoulunatics, Brutal Chérie, Foreshadow, Les Ékorchés, Buffalo Theory Mtl). With a self-titled EP and album “Abrasive Pulmonic Speak” under their belts, they have shared the stage with an impressive lineup of prominent bands. They now have a new partnership with the Quebec label BAM & Co. Heavy to present their new album “Last Of The Hardmouthed Poets”.

The title of the album speaks to blacklisted writers of yesteryear and reminds us not to take freedom of expression and thought for granted. “Last of the Hardmouthed Poets” also refers to ending eras, dying races, lost generations, and cherishing those who remain. It’s a hard-hitting bomb of an album ready to blow your mind with thrash metal riffs and expertly written lyrics. The band expects that people who are already familiar with them will be pleasantly surprised with what they consider their best effort yet. It’s pedal-to-the-metal driving music that would be an excellent soundtrack to any road trip.

The tracks on “Last Of The Hard Mouthed Poets” all came together organically, but were mainly inspired by the writings of Beat Generation authors, and various life themes such as loss, perseverance, anti-racism, and cherishing the important things in life. They are unapologetically fast, and addictive, most suitable for fans of Cancer Bats, Cro-Mags, Exodus, Slayer, and Pantera.

“Last of the Hardmouthed Poets” was released on April 28th, 2023, and is available from BAM & Co. Heavy.

Album links:

Vinyl / CD- https://boutique.boiteamusique.ca/qc/1096-vantablack-warship

Digital – https://bfan.link/last-of-the-hardmouthed-poets

Music Video – “We Shall Not Sleep” – https://youtu.be/c_8wR9VWVy0

Music Video – “Unplug The Drug” – https://youtu.be/YYgzL37dZ3s

Tour Dates:
Nov 10 – Trois-Rivières, QC – Amphithéâtre Cogeco – Trois-Rivières Metalfest w/ Matryr, Kataklysm
Dec 2 – Montreal, QC – Foufounes Électriques – (Party Lancement de Noël In Extremis II)

More info: Bamand.co | Facebook.com/VantablackWarship | Twitter.com/VANTABLACKWRSHP

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Canadian Campus Radio Charts:#12 Top 20 Loud – !earshot – May 2023

#131 Top 200 – !earshot – May 2023

“I need an album like this to come along every now and again. An album to fire you up, get the blood pumping and a nice reminder that you’re not as old as your body feels.” – Smorg Magazine

“If you have never listened to VANTABLACK WARSHIP, I advise you to start with “Unplug The Drug”, which is really excellent. Don’t miss them on show, because with a release like this, it’s going to be brewing in a medium time!” – Metal Universe

““Last of the Hardmouthed Poets” is a record of condensed tracks and furious energy. Each title is a muscular cocktail” – Music Waves

“Last of the Hardmouthed Poets demonstrates a clear progress at all levels for the Montreal quintet and the starting spots in the leading squad of the most important bands in the current Quebec metal scene. Already a candidate for the metal album of the year in Quebec!” – Famille Rock

“From the fiery crucible of Quebec’s metal scene, Vantablack Warship rises once more with their latest opus, “Last of the Hardmouthed Poets“. The ensemble, made up of stalwarts from an array of legendary bands including Les Ekorchés, Leprocy, Buffalo Theory Mtl, Arseniq33, and Ghoulunatics, have been fanning the flames of thrash, hardcore, and groove with unyielding tenacity.” – IDIOTEQ

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0 Streaming Now! DEORBIT’s Debut Album “Retrogradient” Offers A Complex, Instrumental Look At Space And Progressive Metal

November 9, 2023
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· Deorbit · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 9, 2023

Streaming Now! DEORBIT’s Debut Album “Retrogradient” Offers A Complex, Instrumental Look At Space And Progressive Metal

New Album “Retrogradient” Out Nov 10th, 2023

Instrumental, progressive, and technical metal fans take note, USA’s Deorbit are now streaming their debut album “Retrogradient” – a testament to their dedication to both artistry and storytelling. With this album that seamlessly balances heaviness and clarity, offering complex musicality without compromising the significance of songwriting, Deorbit invites listeners to embark on an unparalleled sonic journey that challenges the boundaries of conventional music. Multi-instrumentalist Jerry Hauppa explains how the album came to be:

“Almost all of the music was written in the week before Covid restrictions took place in 2020 and saved as rough drafts on my computer, as the uncertainty of the future made me want to get as much documented as possible. I had wanted to create something that explored both the vastness of the universe and the limitations of the human experience, while not ignoring the relationship between the two. After restrictions loosened I was able to meet with the rest of the band and bring the music to life.”

“Retrogradient” is based on Carl Sagan’s quote: “The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself”. The album ebbs and flows through a planetary adventure, from the origins of humanity during the time of the Big Bang, to the depths of the molten core, onwards to the atmosphere, and everything in between through a natural lens and one that is more surreal. It was mixed by Dylan Patterson, mastered by Jeff Wojtysiak and the artwork was done by James Becker.

Buckle up for this instrumental journey that will guide you through the realms of the universe and the depths of human understanding. It is heavy without sacrificing clarity, and complex without sacrificing the importance of songwriting. It is recommended for fans of Atheist, Torche, and Hum.

Listen to “Retrogradient” via its worldwide album stream premiere on TheProgSpace HERE.

“Retrogradient” is due out officially on November 10, 2023, and is available for pre-order at https://deorbitmke.bandcamp.com.

Track Listing:
1. Retrogradient – 3:16
2. Perihelion – 4:29
3. Terrakinetic – 4:44
4. Lunambulant – 4:04
5. Glaciovore – 2:57
6. Calderasure – 4:09
7. Senescence – 4:49
8. Stratolith – 5:06
9. Deorbit – 6:54
Album Length: 40:32

Album Credits:
All songs written and performed by Deorbit
Mixed by Dylan Patterson
Mastered by Jeff Wojtysiak
Artwork by James Becker

Recording Band Lineup:
James Becker – Bass, Cello
Jerry Hauppa – Guitar, Hammered Dulcimer
Hurdy Gurdy – Synth, Violin
Antonio Ninham – Drums

More info: Facebook.com/deorbitmke

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“The piece (Stratolith) incorporates elements of soulful doom, prog, and technical metal with a strong emphasis on melodic lines that serve as a kind of vehicle for this bold interstellar journey. Without words, they conjure a soundscape that simply spells adventure.” – Doomed and Stoned

““Perihelion” – is the term for the point in Earth’s orbit when it is closest to the sun, and Deorbit translates this into the most aggressive track on the new album. Fans of challenging, uplifting artists such as Torche, Intronaut, and Voivod will love Deorbit. With dramatic movements and expert instrumentation, the bands music not only takes you on an other-worldly journey, but exploring the contemplative innerspaces you have as well.” – Ghost Cult Magazine

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0 Prepare For The Unrelenting “Burnt Offering” – The Title Track From Canada’s PESSIMYSTIC Debut Album Out End of Nov 2023; Produced By Topon Das (Fuck the Facts)

November 9, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Pessimystic

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Montreal, QC – November 9, 2023

Prepare For The Unrelenting “Burnt Offering” – The Title Track From Canada’s PESSIMYSTIC Debut Album Out End of Nov 2023

Produced By Topon Das at Apt 2 Recording (Fuck the Facts)

L- R – Nic (Bass) | Ryan (Guitars and Vocals) | Mat (Drums)

Prepare for an unrelenting aural assault from Canadian trio Pessimystic and their debut song “Burnt Offering,” the title track off their first studio effort produced by Topon Das at Apt 2 Recording (Fuck the Facts, Deformatory, Eclipser). Showcasing their intricate chord arrangements, harsh vocals with melodic outbursts, and complicated drum patterns, the single is the culmination of Pessimystic’s resolve and lyrical theology.

“‘Burnt Offering’ is about sacrifice through immolation of the self and absorption into absolute unity with God. Instrumentally, this track showcases the diversity of the band’s sound; weaving tense, bewildering dissonance into ominous psychedelia, and finishing with cathartic release. This moment in the record marks the plummeting descent into lunacy, far from the uplifting elements of the first two tracks, and the last trace of melodic respite before what is to come.” adds the band.

Watch and listen to “Burnt Offering” via its premiere on Bravewords HERE.

Driven by their experience with other established bands in the Canadian extreme music scene, Ottawa, ON’s Pessimystic performs an experimental style of death metal possessed with a blackened atmosphere. Their sound bridges the chasm between dark, dissonant riffs and hook-focused compositions.

While there are no secret musicians nor hidden stories to the band, they have chosen to adopt a strictly minimalistic approach in the presentation of their music first and foremost. With a clear vision and a cohesive identity, Pessimystic intends to compose and release EPs and albums on an annual basis, building momentum fast and spreading the “Pessimystic” energy far and deep.

The debut album “Burnt Offering” comprises five songs of avant-garde extreme music, for a total length of just under half an hour. Under its dense and dissonant shroud, it combines the wrath and fury of death metal with the intensity and melodic echoes of black metal. With its meshed layers of intricate technical details, “Burnt Offering” showcases both performance and dedication Pessimystic has to offer.

The band intends to promote the album in front of live audiences in Ontario, Quebec, and anywhere else there may be opportunities to play live in the year to come.

“Burnt Offering” is due out on November 24, 2023, and is available for pre-order on Pessimysticofficial.bandcamp.com

Album Teaser – https://youtu.be/o4X4VcBhagI

Track Listing:
1. Conquer the Pantheon – 4:05
2. Visions – 6:19
3. Burnt Offering – 4:25
4. Crystalline – 5:05
5. Omnipresent Malevolence – 6:50
EP Length: 26:47

More info: Facebook.com/PessimysticOfficial

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0 STRIKER’s New Music Video Welcomes You To Enter The “Circle of Evil” From Seventh Studio Album “ULTRAPOWER” Out Feb 2024; Produced by Josh Schroeder (Lorna Shore, Tallah, King 810)

November 8, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Striker

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Montreal, QC – November 8, 2023

STRIKER’s New Music Video Welcomes You To Enter The “Circle of Evil”

Seventh Studio Album “ULTRAPOWER” Out Feb 2024

Produced by Josh Schroeder (Lorna Shore, Tallah, King 810)

Clockwise – L-R – Dan Cleary – Vocals, John Simon Fallon – Guitar, Pete Klassen – Bass, Tim Brown – Guitar
Photo Credit: Dana Zuk

Canadian shredders STRIKER are inviting fans to enter their “Circle of Evil”, the latest single off the forthcoming album “ULTRAPOWER”, moved from its previously announced release date of January 19th to February 2, 2024. This punishing classic metal track brings STRIKER back to its roots of speed and power.

“Secret societies, shape-shifting reptilians, and evil forces? You’d be running for your life too. We’ve got the nuclear codes and we are launching heavy metal nukes directly into your ears.” adds the band.

Filmed in the legendary Edmonton vintage video store, The Lobby, watch the music video for “Circle of Evil” at https://youtu.be/YrG-mSSvIeo

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/PbKP

“ULTRAPOWER” follows their Juno Award-winning self-released full-length “Play to Win” (2018) released on their own label Record Breaking Records and features the band’s latest lineup addition of long-time friend and guitarist John Simon Fallon (The Order of Chaos). For the band’s seventh full-length, they teamed up with producer Josh Schroeder (Lorna Shore, Tallah, King 810), entering the studio this past March. With the band writing material since 2018, “ULTRAPOWER” is a collection of five years of Striker tinkering and exploring new avenues.

“ULTRAPOWER is the Striker’s triumphant return to reality. The reality that shredding rules and nothing can stand in its way. There are classic banger Striker songs, to dabbling in punk style choruses into full-on concept songs. There’s a lot to sink your teeth into if you’ve got the guts.” adds vocalist Dan Cleary.

STRIKER recently wrapped up their fan-supported Kickstarter campaign with exclusive special edition CDs, Vinyl, and merch to aid them with upcoming physical production, marketing, and artwork. Fans supporting the Kickstarter gave STRIKER the ability to continue as an independent band.

“Seriously… a MASSIVE thank you to everyone for your support! Some of you took us over the finish line at the last minute, breaking into the 30K tier. This means we’ll be crankin’ out some Special Edition CDs with extra bonus tracks! Fire it up!!”

Track listing, Album Artwork, singles, and tour dates will revealed at a later date.

Previous single “Best of the Best of the Best” (2023), which will be featured on the album can be viewed and heard below.

“Best of the Best of the Best” – https://youtu.be/0oX9LFx2szs

More info: Striker-metal.com | Facebook.com/strikermetal | Twitter.com/StrikerMetal | Instagram.com/strikermetal

About: Blending classic heavy metal, hard rock, and 80’s hair metal, Striker has been making shredtacular anthems since 2007. The band has toured multiple times across Europe and North America along with festival appearances at 70,000 Tons of Metal, Bang Your Head Festival (Germany), and more to add to the almost 1000 shows performed in their decade-plus career. The band has been honoured with multiple Best Album awards in their home country of Canada from the JUNO Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards, and the Edmonton Music Awards. Since their inception, Striker has released six studio albums Eyes in the Night (2010, Iron Kodex), Armed to The Teeth (2012, Napalm), City of Gold (2014, Napalm), Stand in the Fire (2016, Record Breaking), Striker (2017, Record Breaking), and Play to Win (2018, Record Breaking).

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“Play to Win, which might be their most balanced effort yet. It’s their most catchy, too: the likelihood you’ll be singing along with every song before they finish is very, very high.” – Metal Sucks

“expertly combined killer arena rock choruses with well-done, cleaner verses.” – Metal Injection

“Six albums in six years. That is something almost unheard of, even in the modern era of production that considerably lessens the time needed to record and mix albums. Striker always seems to provide a new album right around when I start to wonder, “Hey, I wonder what Striker is up to?”. PLAY TO WIN is the band’s 6th LP and to my ears, one of their best. Rest assured, the band has not altered their sound. This is still classic metal, mixed with modern elements that continues to leave all pretenders in a cloud of choking dust.” – Metal Rules

“You can hear influences ranging from Dokken to Metallica on Play to Win, and it’s all done with masterful songwriting, performances and production. This is a slick, aggressively-mixed record that drips with excitement and replayability… Striker have produced their best record since City of Gold, and all fans of straight-up hard rock and metal need to own this album.” – Heavy Music HQ

“Striker have knocked this one out of the park and into the stratosphere. You’d be hard-pressed to find a catchier slice of fine cheddar this year, and I’d highly recommend it.” – New Noise Mag

“STRIKER have done it again. They hath given unto thee one monster of a metal album that simply begs to be put on REPEAT.” – Amps And Green Screens

““Catchy choruses, well-crafted riffs and squealing solos are woven throughout… Play to Win is another solid effort from Striker.” – The Metal Crypt

“Striker gush with so much enthusiasm here, with explosive riffs swirling between the vibrant harmonies and choruses, that it’s hard not to notice…Tracks like “Former Glory” and “Born to Lose” are anthemic, catchy as hell and feature soaring vocals from Dan Cleary and terrific guitar work by Tim Brown…On Striker, the band take a host of influences and hone them into a sound they can call their own.” – Exclaim!

“From the first storm-summoning power chord on the opener Former Glory, Striker (CAN) proves their new album’s initial claim of not dwelling on the past, a high and appropriate cry of “Yeah, I’m back again!”… If you haven’t witnessed this inspiring resurrection of classic metal, the band plays Friday, April 14 at Starlite with Ravenous and Tylor Dory Trio, no doubt sharpened from the faithful overseas audiences.” – Edmonton Journal

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0 REMINDER – DISPLAY OF DECAY Alberta Tour Dates In Support of Sixth Album “Vitriol” Out Now! From Gore House Productions

November 8, 2023
by Asher
· Display of Decay · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 8, 2023

REMINDER – DISPLAY OF DECAY Alberta Tour Dates In Support of Sixth Album “Vitriol” Out Now! From Gore House Productions

Tour Dates:
Nov 10 – Calgary, AB – Dickens Pub – Info
Nov 11 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room – Info
Nov 17 – Lloydminster, AB – Cheers Live – Info

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Streaming Now! Descend Into The Abyss Of Death Metal With Display Of Decay’s Sixth Album “Vitriol”

New Album “Vitriol” Out October 20th, 2023 via Gore House Productions

(Mixed & Mastered by Chris Donaldson – Cryptopsy)

Alberta Tour Dates (Calgary, Edmonton, Lloydminster)

L – R – Brandon Siefert (Bass), Sean Watson (Guitar / Vocals), Logan Wilson (Drums)

Photo Credit – Display of Decay

Prepare to have your senses shattered as Canada’s Display Of Decay unveils the chaos and power that can only be found in death metal in their sixth album “Vitriol”, now available as of October 20th from Gore House Productions.

The eight tracks on “Vitriol” will take listeners through distorted riffs colliding with thunderous percussion, creating a maelstrom of sound that leaves no room for compromise. The lyrical content covers a variety of topics ranging from pop culture references like Diablo & Mass Effect to darker undertones of acts of senseless violence and brutality. The band explains more:

“At long last, we are excited to finally announce our long-awaited new record and 6th installment into the discography, Vitriol! This album took a lot of the technical elements of ‘Art in Mutilation’ and blended them with the classic ‘DOD’ style of ‘bang your head, groovy riffs.’ I believe this album follows the trajectory our style has grown over the years, whilst still paying homage to the first few records of our discography.”

“Vitriol” was mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy) and assistant mix engineer Dominic Grimard. The cover art was done by Caelan Stokkermans with graphic design by Logan Wilson. The writing process consists of Sean Watson (Guitar – Vocals) and Brandon Siefert (Bass) slinging riffs back and forth, and getting a rough layout done to bring to the table. With the return of Logan Wilson halfway through the process, it’s become more of a unified process. ‘Familial Feast’ as an example, was written while they were tracking the record, and after they ended up scrapping a tune halfway through the recording process, this one came together extremely well.

“Vitriol” was born of rage and spite fueled further by the chaos and uncertainty felt worldwide over the last few years. It is recommended for fans of Pantera, Morbid Angel, and Cannibal Corpse.

“Vitriol” will be available on October 20, 2023, via Gore House Productions and is available on Vinyl, CD, and Digital at https://orcd.co/vitriol

Track Listing:
1. Malicious Motorcide (3:17)
2. The Butcher (4:26)
3. Legion of Doom (4:04)
4. Familial Feast (3:26)
5. Harbinger (3:06)
6. Hot Lead Vengeance (4:01)
7. Slaughtercast (3:54)
8. Vitriol (3:19)
Album Length: 29:36

More info:

Gorehouseproductions.com | Facebook.com/GoreHouseProductionsOfficial | Instagram.com/gorehouseproductions

Displayofdecay.ca | Facebook.com/displayofdecayofficial | Instagram.com/displayofdecayofficial | Tiktok.com/@displayofdecay

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“Edmonton’s long-standing denizens of death metal” – Decibel Magazine

“Should have lots of these from previous record, here are a few “This three-piece, hailing from the Canadian badlands, are an absolutely crushing ode to no-frills, old-school brutality.” – Metal Injection

‘’Perfect for fans of Deicide and Cannibal Corpse” – Bloody-Disgusting

“death metal that is surely to snap your neck and crush your skull.” – My Global Mind

“From pit anthems to intricate playing identifiable sound and raspy deep growls, every reason you love death metal is inside the tracks that lay within “Art in Mutilation.” – Metal Temple

“This is pure North American death metal with a dosage of thrash, but it’s the effective songwriting that keeps your interest from start to finish.” – Dead Rhetoric

“This is Brutal Death Metal that wastes no time on pointless intros or messing around.” – Wonderbox Metal

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0 Avant-garde Metal Duo DISORIENTATION Enter “Survival Mode” With New EP Out Dec 2023; Unveil First Single “Dissociation”

November 7, 2023
by Asher
· Disorientation · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 7, 2023

Avant-garde Metal Duo DISORIENTATION Enter “Survival Mode” With New EP Out Dec 2023

Unveil First Single “Dissociation”

Daniel Daris – Guitars, Bass, Marie-Claude Fleury – Vocals, Oboe, English Horn, Drum Programming

Photo Credit : Marie-Claude Fleury

Montreal, Canada’s avant-garde metal duo Disorientation returns with their sophomore EP “Survival Mode” to follow their 2021 self-titled debut. A more blunt and straightforward record than its predecessor, the 16-minute, 3-track EP bends extreme metal, noise, and hardcore influences at its will pushing the envelope with unorthodox vocal lines, odd structures, and dissonant oboe and English Horn arrangements to create a strong emotional reaction to reflect tactics for psychological survival in unpleasant situations.

“This new EP has more of a harder edge compared to our 1st effort. We opted for a more straightforward sound with a mix that better reveals each instrument and voice that Hugues Deslauriers (Roarrr Sound Studio) magnificently mixed and mastered. Those who already like the band will enjoy it. People new to the band will either like or hate it, or at the least, it will leave them confused. It aims to create tension in the listeners, putting them ill at ease and make them question and wonder what is going on.” adds the band.

As another milestone for the duo to express their own unique sound and perspective in the context of metal music, “Survival Mode” speaks about coping mechanisms, and the process of releasing this EP has been an exercise of survival for both of them who suffered losing loved ones during recording. Also with “Survival Mode”, Disorientation aims to build real momentum and bring their atypical symphonic music to the live environment.

To introduce fans to the forthcoming record, Disorientation is unveiling the opening track “Dissociation” accompanied by a music video. The musical extremes from this song reflect the coexistence of harshness and vulnerability that dissociation can create between oneself and surroundings.

The band comments on the track:

“As soon as we started writing Dissociation, we knew this was the ideal opener for the EP. Contrary to the opening song Break Down from our previous effort, Dissociation does not waste any time and starts moving right from the start. It was the ideal song to showcase first because it encompasses the wide range of musical and style elements that make up the Disorientation sound.

Watch and listen to the video for “Dissociation” via its premiere on IDIOTEQ HERE.

“Survival Mode” is due out on December 1, 2023, and is available for pre-order at https://disorientationmetal.bandcamp.com.

Track Listing:
1. Dissociation (7:43)
2. Jaded (5:56)
3. Dark Side (2:27)
Album Length: 16:06

EP Band Line Up:
Marie-Claude Fleury – Vocals, Oboe, English Horn, Drum Programming
Daniel Daris – Guitars, Bass

Guest Musicians
Maude Théberge and Pascal Germain-Berardi : Classical Choir on Dissociation

More Info: Facebook.com/disorientationmetal | Instagram.com/disorientationmetal

About: Disorientation is a DIY Dark Experimental Metal band from Montreal, Canada, created by Marie-Claude Fleury and Daniel Daris. While other symphonic acts portray beauty, wonder, and grace, Disorientation takes you down a path of troubling disarray, crippling misery, and severe anguish you can’t escape from.

The idea of the band had been floating around for a few years, with song fragments written here and there but it was at the beginning of 2020 that Marie-Claude and Dan really got serious and started establishing the foundation of their unpolished sound driven by oboe orchestral passages and vocals that are harsh, vulnerable and everything in between.

Disorientation strives to combine the abrasiveness of old death/thrash metal with the orchestral elements introduced by European bands in the late 90s/early 00s to create depressive music with simple riffs that go for emotion rather than technique. The band avoids predetermined chord progressions, verse-chorus-verse-chorus structures, and clean/distorted vocal dichotomies to create disconcerting, dissonant, and memorable songs.

On September 26th, 2021, Disorientation released their first 3-track EP. In spite of minimal promotion, Disorientation’s unique sound and approach were noticed. Metal Trenches called it “a perfect band name and title for this self-titled EP” while Turkey’s Metalperver wrote that it was “Interesting music, worth checking out.” The songs got airplay on Dark Metal Radio, Sewer Spewer, The Autopsy Report, No Name Radio, and Mtl Métal.

“Survival Mode” is the band’s second EP due out in December 2023. Those 3 new songs feature even more of the elements that set them apart: unorthodox vocal lines, odd structures, dissonant oboe arrangements, in-your-face discomfort, and distress. With this offering, Marie-Claude and Daniel intend to keep their momentum. They are currently assembling a lineup with the goal of playing Disorientation’s music live.

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“It sounds all over the place… a very avant-garde vibe to it … It almost feels improvised, it’s like slam poetry but with black metal oboe. This is definitely not going to be for everyone, but I love that weird, kind of obscure random stuff. This is all over the place, it feels improvised, I kind of like it like that, this is Disorientation, which is a perfect band name and title for this self-titled EP.” – Metal Trenches (2021 – Disorientation – EP)

“Canadian band Disorientation produces interesting music. Black/death metal ties with folk instruments and synths. The song Nature, in which the band decorated with plug-ins and acoustic passages and also used choir vocals, caught my attention. They released a three-track self-titled EP; It’s worth taking a look.” – Metal Perver (2021 – Disorientation – EP)

“… a little do-it-yourself project of dark low-fi symphonic metal with a little depressed folkloric side … it’s a pretty interesting little 3-piece EP … the album cover is also magnificent.” – Mtl Metal – CIBL 101.5 FM

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