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0 Streaming Now! Visit 1898 London With Progressive Concept Album “The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898” From METRO SOCIETY

February 29, 2024
by Asher
· Metro Society · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 29, 2024

Visit 1898 London With Progressive Concept Album “The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898” From METRO SOCIETY

Chris Mangold and Ian Ringler initially came together to explore musical realms, and their collaboration took a chilling turn when they decided to infuse a conceptual storyline based on the Paris Metro system into their music for their debut album “A Journey in Paris” (2007). After a long hiatus, they return, this time to the ominous streets of London in 1898, where the echoes of Jack the Ripper’s gruesome murders still linger. “The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898” is an atmospheric and eerie concept album that follows an up-and-coming detective embroiled in a murder mystery. The band explains the album:

“We are going for the full album front-to-back listening experience with this album. This is a story-based album that we are hoping listeners will dive into the full album experience. The songs are really meant to be listened to together as a whole, however, we also feel that any of the individual songs could be listened to on their own and still tell their own story. Hopefully, after listeners hear one or two songs they’ll want to jump into the full album to hear the rest.”

“The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898” is a true showcase of musicianship, each member of the band has moments throughout the songs that are rooted in the progressive rock/metal style and really show off what the band is capable of on their respective instruments/talents. Guitarist Mangold has some amazing lead guitar work in the songs “City Streets” and “Society”; vocalist George Margaritopoulos gives an impressive vocal performance throughout the album that demonstrates his dynamic range of vocal styles. The rhythm section consisting of drummer Will Mangold and bassist Ringler provides a thunderous and intricate backdrop that drives each song forward while not skipping out on complex technical nuances.

The album was produced by Chris Mangold, Ian Ringler, and Will Mangold; mixed and mastered by Rob Murray and Kyle from Wilderfox Studio in Vermont, and the album artwork was done by Harley Velasquez at Infinity Nucleart Studio.

Listen to “The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898” in full via its album stream premiere on MetalInsider HERE.

Recommended listening for fans of Threshold, OSI, and Pain of Salvation, “The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898” is due out on March 1, 2024, via the band’s own label Metro Society Records, and is available for pre-order at https://metrosociety.bandcamp.com.

Videos:

Lyric Video – “City Streets” – https://youtu.be/IWWqrAoOMf4

Lyric Video – “Pieces of the Past” – https://youtu.be/-FXAfead2uI

Track Listing:
1. London 1898 – 2:59
2. City Streets – 7:34
3. Lost Souls – 6:29
4. Pieces of the Past – 9:25
5. Society – 6:37
6. Underground – 5:33
7. Inferno – 7:23
Album Length: 46:02

Album Band Line Up:
Chris Mangold – Guitars / Keys
Ian Ringler – Bass
Will Mangold – Drums
George Margaritopoulos – Vocalist

More info: Metrosociety.net

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0 Walk Into The Ocean With Iceland’s DRUNGI’s New Single “Alda” off Upcoming Album “Hamfarir Hugans” Out April 2024

February 29, 2024
by Asher
· Drungi · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 29, 2024

Walk Into The Ocean With Iceland’s DRUNGI’s New Single “Alda” off Upcoming Album “Hamfarir Hugans” Out April 2024

L-R: Magnus Addi Olafsson (Bass) | Sandra Maria Berþorsdottir (Drums & Vocals) | Sjafnar Bjorgvinsson (Vocals) | Runar Gauti Gunnarsson (Guitar) | Markus Loki Gunnarsson (Guitar)

Photo Credit: Hvergiland Photography

Iceland’s Drungi channel the vast landscapes of their homeland into eerie and powerful metal that will evoke a variety of emotions and cast the listener into folklore accompanied by exciting music. They are releasing their debut album “Hamfarir Hugans” on April 5th and the first look is with the single “Alda” (Wave), which is out now on YouTube. The band had the following today about this release:

“Alda was the first official single off our upcoming debut album. Having been in the back of our bassist’s head for numerous years he presented it to the band and something clicked in everyone’s mind. Following the intense feeling of drowning in one’s emotion and the sometimes suicidal feelings one has following a downforce of emotion, the song emphasizes that feeling with a rhythm pushing the oceanic feeling forward.”

The band continues to say that the flow of writing for “Alda” was significantly faster than most of their other songs and it spoke to them in a way that many others had not and thus it received the first single spot along with the first track of the album. It was something they knew right away would be a song worth sharing with the masses. The suicidal imagery of the songs comes from the Icelandic saying “Að ganga í sjóinn” or “walking into the ocean”, which is still to this day a form of suicide practiced in Iceland. Something each member of the band can connect to.

Drungi, formed in 2019, is comprised of Sjafnar Björgvinsson on vocals, Rúnar Gunnarsson on lead guitar, Loki Gunnarsson on rhythm guitar, Magnús Ólafsson on bass, and Sandra Bergþórsdóttir on drums. The band has been on a steady rise, captivating audiences with their unique blend of rock, black‘n‘roll, and doom. Having played notable festivals such as Lemmy Rock Festival 2022 and Culture Night 2022, Drungi has become a force to be reckoned with in the Icelandic music scene.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Alda” at https://youtu.be/_iEwHigmI4Q

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/Q5Mq

They are recommended for fans of Sólstafir, Skálmöld, and Gojira, “Hamfarir Hugans” is due out on April 5, 2024, and is available for pre-order at https://drungi.bandcamp.com.

Track Listing:
1. Alda – 5:42
2. Þoka – 7:00
3. Ófærð – 5:15
4. Skriða – 3:34
5. Frost – 4:42
6. Skjálfti – 4:20
7. Kvika – 7:31
8. Myrkur – 6:17

Album band lineup:
Magnús Addi Ólafsson – Bass
Rúnar Gauti Gunnarsson – Lead guitar,
Sjafnar Björgvinsson – Vocals,
Markús Loki Gunnarsson – Rhythm guitar,
Kristján B. Heiðarsson – Drums

Live band Lineup:
Magnús Addi Ólafsson – Bass
Rúnar Gauti Gunnarsson – Lead guitar,
Sjafnar Björgvinsson – Vocals,
Markús Loki Gunnarsson – Rhythm guitar,
Sandra María Bergþórsdóttir – Drums

More info: Drungi.is | Facebook.com/drungiiceland | Instagram.com/drungiiceland

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0 Buckle Up For A High-Speed Rock Trip With NATE SILVA’s (ex-The Slyde) “Burn!” Off Upcoming Album “The Chase” Out May 2024

February 28, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Nate Silva

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Montreal, QC – February 28, 2024

Buckle Up For A High-Speed Rock Trip With NATE SILVA’s (ex-The Slyde) “Burn!”

New Album “The Chase” Out May 2024

From L to R: Dan Joseph (Bass, Vocals), Nate Silva (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Matt Babineau (Drums, Vocals)

Photo Credit Sean Sisk

Renowned Canadian guitarist and singer/songwriter Nate Silva, former frontman of the prog rock band and Wacken Metal Battle Canada champions The Slyde, has set out on his own, in a new folky rock direction with his new solo album “The Chase” scheduled for release in May 2024. He already released the single “Burn!” in November 2023, and now there is a video to complement it along with more information on the upcoming album. He shares the details on the hardest track on the record:

“This song is an unapologetic ode to the enjoyment of driving your favourite motorized vehicle at exhilarating speeds down a two-lane highway (in my case, a 1991 Mazda Miata). There are a lot of double meanings in the lyrics, using driving a car as a metaphor for pursuing your dreams and living a lifestyle of rock and roll. Definitely channeling bands like Danko Jones and Foo Fighters on this one.”

The upcoming album “The Chase”, promises a collection of diverse tracks that showcase Silva‘s musical evolution. “Burn!” stands out as an infectious rock anthem, reminiscent of the 90s alternative and rock bands that inspired him in his youth. Silva’s musical career has taken him across diverse sonic landscapes, from touring North America with indie folk act Reuben And The Dark to commanding stages at the world’s biggest heavy metal festival in Germany with The Slyde.

Exceptional guitar work and captivating vocals collide in “Burn” and set the stage for the highly anticipated release of “The Chase”, which is recommended for fans of Foo Fighters, Danko Jones, and Billy Talent.

Watch and listen to the video for “Burn” at https://youtu.be/zywOOX1Xx3I

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/Q5Lc

“The Chase” is due out on May 3, 2024, and is available for pre-order at http://natesilvamusic.bandcamp.com.

Track Listing:
1-Best Damn Thing (3:12)
2-The Chase (feat. Dino Soares) (3.52)
3-Come Down (3:23)
4-Said And Done (5:09)
5-Burn! (3:06)
6-Cauterize (feat. Kevin Daoust) (4:24)
7-Perpetuate (5:46)

Album Band Line Up:
Nathan Da Silva – Lead Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synthesizer
Shawn Sasyniuk – Drums, Percussion, Lap Steel Guitar on Track 5
Brendan Soares – Vocals on Tracks 2 & 3

Live Band Line Up:
Nathan Da Silva – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Scott Reeves – Bass, Vocals
Matt Babineau – Drums, Vocals

Album Credits:
– Written by Nathan Da Silva
– Produced by Nathan Da Silva
– Mixed by Shawn Sasyniuk, Crosspatch Studios, North Bay, Ontario, Canada.
– Mastered by Pierre Duchesne, Studio Ouie-Dire, Shefford, Quebec, Canada.
– SOCAN member / MAPL Canadian Content

More info: Natesilvamusic.com | Instagram.com/natesilvamusic | Facebook.com/natesilvamusic

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0 Canada’s Lÿnx Sultry And Steamy First Single “Shake It Up” Off New Album “Claws Out” Out May 2024

February 27, 2024
by Asher
· Lynx (Bullzhorn Records) · Music News

Lÿnx, Calgary, Canada’s ferocious force in hard rock/hair metal, is gearing up to drench crowds with their much-anticipated album slated for release on May 9, 2024. Emerging from the ashes of the pandemic in 2020, Lÿnx quickly established themselves as a powerhouse quartet, fueled by a shared love for the iconic sounds of 80s rock. The forthcoming album “Claws Out” is a sonic journey that encapsulates the band’s dedication to the glory days of rock, blending it seamlessly with the contemporary polish and gritty authenticity of their modern influences. The first look at what’s to come is the steamy video single “Shake It Up”, which they comment on:

“Every band needs that one fast-paced shake your ass kind of song, something to get the ladies moving and the men groovin’. Shake It Up has all the feels from the catchy riffs to the furious guitar solo. Strong bass to keep the beat, banging drums you’ll feel in your chest, and a screeching vocal tune that may just have you coming back for more!!!”

Lÿnx’s first two records “Long Live Rock N Roll” (2020) and S/T (2020) were six-track EPs, however this time they’re going all the way with a full ten-song album. The anthemic choruses, scorching guitar solos, and powerhouse vocals that have become synonymous with Lÿnx promise an album that will leave fans screaming for more.

Influenced heavily by glam and hair metal greats, Lÿnx exudes charm and charisma with a little bit of grease and grit. Suitable for all lovers of rock n’ roll, they are highly recommended for fans of Motley Crue, Guns N Roses, and Skid Row.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Shake It Up” at https://youtu.be/fU-qbZLH5Iw

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/Q0sv

“Claws Out” is due out on May 9, 2024, via Bullzhorn Records and available for pre-order at https://getlynxed.bandcamp.com.

Track Listing:
1. Hell In High Heels (4:18)
2. Rock Machine (4:08)
3. Claws Out (4:24)
4. Can’t Get Enough (5:00)
5. Shake It Up (Remastered) (3:47)
6. Band of Brothers (5:31)
7. Nothing But Love (4:59)
8. Hard As Life (4:38)
9. Pull the Trigger (4:54)
10. Lights Out (4:09)

Album and Live Band Lineup:
Ja6ur- Lead Vocals
Blade- Guitar, Backing Vocals
Fangs- Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
Flash- Drums/ Percussion

For more info:
Lynxrocks.com
Facebook.com/getlynxed
Instagram.com/lynxrocksofficial
Tiktok.com/@lynx.tok
Twitter.com/get_lynxed

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“Lÿnx is an honest to goodness rock n roll band in a time when rock needs just that. They offer up blistering guitar riffs and solos, melodic choruses, and high energy performances that resemble the spirit of a time long gone by.” Hitonindie.com

“A brilliant release that perfectly builds on the stage that their self titled EP set. ‘Long Live Rock N Roll’ is a direct unyielding ode to what rock music used to be. A release that’s not for the faint of heart, its bold, brash and wonderfully Brutal. Landing as one of Lÿnx’s defining musical moments” Thomas Bedward – Broken 8 Records

“ Opening tracks can tell you a lot about an album. Sometimes bands come out swinging, and others take a slow burn approach. Theres no slow burn in Lÿnx. And the title track ‘Long Live Rock N Roll’ roars out of your speakers. It features a great guitar solo, fantastic percussion, and drips with 80s glam.” Dave Wilks – CGCM Radio/ Podcast

“This is a really solid, fun band that were excited about, and can’t wait to hear what’s next. So, Crank it up and press play!”- MusicNotez Magazine

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0 Exitus Stratagem Records – VORAATH Fuses Extreme Metal With Brutal Sci-Fi/Horror In Debut “Vol 1. The Hymn of the Hunters”

February 27, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Voraath

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Montreal, QC – February 27, 2024

VORAATH Fuses Extreme Metal With Brutal Sci-Fi/Horror In Debut “Vol 1. The Hymn of the Hunters”

Voraath – L-R – Tylor Kohl – Guitar, Paul McBride – Bass, Joshua Ward – Drums, Keys, Vocals, Studio Guitars, Chelsea Marrow – Vocals, Daniel Presnell – Guitar

A force has emerged from the cauldron of the Carolinas, USA — Voraath. The musicians in this otherworldly, extreme metal act weave together the twisted worlds of science fiction, horror, and death metal. Their complex riffs, entrancing solos, and captivating vocals tell dark, dread-filled stories, drawing their audiences into their terrifying vision.

This year they will introduce their world and the lore within through their debut album “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” on June 17th, 2024, on Exitus Stratagem Records. The band shares their excitement as they release the album art, track list, and a promo video available now on YouTube:

“This album is a dark whirlwind of emotions and an auditory odyssey. We pulled from real events in our lives, interspersing them throughout our complex musical universe. We want to immerse the listener in another world. Our brutal themes may shock you, but our goal is to compel you to join in our quest — a quest with an explosive metal score!”

Voraath began as an idea to merge extreme metal with storytelling, to create a world full of strong characters and raw emotion. The band has created a complex mythos for audiences to explore while they listen. They have created a metal multiverse where they are the characters in this lore of their own making, god-hunters on a dystopian planet.

Within “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” lies a complex story that begins simply but deepens and sucks in listeners, daring them to continue.

Clad in tactical dystopian armor and alien insect helmets with red glowing eyes, Voraath lives and plays in this nether world. Sci-fi, horror, and metal fans will sink their teeth into Voraath, especially those who enjoy Fleshgod Apocalypse, Cattle Decapitation, and Dimmu Borgir.

Promo Video – https://youtu.be/HaadbOuFclg

Music Video – Judas Blood and Vultures – https://youtu.be/ZG3NlGh5-vg

Track Listing:
1 – Into Perdition – 1:29
2 – The Road to Samm Hill – 4:45
3 – Waypoint Orion – 4:45
4 – Terminus Rift – 4:56
5 – Dreadborn – 5:12
6 – The Barrens – 6:16
7 – Judas Blood and Vultures – 5:45
8 – The Leviathans Keep – 4:35
9 – Dirge Colony – 5:39
10 – The God-Killer Saga – 5:56
11 – Sirenhead – 4:54
12 – Pyrrhic – 3:53
Album Length: 58:11

Album Band Line Up:
Chelsea Marrow – Vocals
Tylor Kohl – Guitar
Daniel Presnell – Guitar
Paul McBride – Bass
Joshua Ward – Drums, Keys, Vocals, Studio Guitars
Additional artist:
Taylor Presnell – Studio Vocals

More info: Exsrmusic.com | Voraath.com

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“Crushing Sci-Fi Death Metal” – Metal Injection

“they are a band who’ve combined their musical and visual sides into a silver screen-worthy, sci-fi based, death metal odyssey centered around alien contact, the devastation and degradation of the environment and humanity, rule by corporate overlords and henchmen, Primitivism vs. Futurism and, of course, lots of blood, guts and killing.”- Decibel Mag

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0 Out Now! Canadian Horror Lovers BLOOD OPERA New Album “Songs in the Key of Death”; Album Guests Morgan Lander (Kittie), Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) and More!

February 24, 2024
by Asher
· Blood Opera · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 24, 2024

Out Now! Canadian Horror Lovers BLOOD OPERA New Album “Songs in the Key of Death”

Album Guests Morgan Lander (Kittie), Maurizio Guarini (Goblin)

Track Voice Over Guests – Tony Todd (Candyman), Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog),
Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, X-Files, Star Trek)

Top L-R – RIP Junk (Guitar, Vocals), Damien Deathgasm (Bass, Vocals)
Bottom L-R – Max Murder Lead Vocals), Muerto McBrains (Drums, Programming)
Photo Credit – Craig Leonard (Billy Bones)

Born in blood, conceived in Hell, and accidentally reanimated, Toronto, Canada’s horror metal ensemble, Blood Opera, announces the release of their first full-length album “Songs in the Key of Death”, a gripping, grimy descent into the world of gore and madness. Known for their powerful operatic vocals, sleazy guitar riffs, and blasphemous lyrics inspired by some of the scariest movies ever made, has garnered acclaim from none other than the zombie Godfather himself, George A. Romero. The band comments on the devilish feast they are ready to serve:

“Hell is full. The dead are alive. Unlock humanity’s survival from the zombie apocalypse with “Songs in the Key of Death”! We are very proud to present our brand of “dead metal” with special musical and horror guests. We poured our love of all things horror into these songs. This album was made possible by the delicious humans who made it possible with their donations and pre-orders to our crowdfunding campaign. We hope you feast on it in full as we feast on your flesh.”

As the gates of Hell threaten to swing open “Songs in the Key of Death” promises a diabolical journey through the macabre realms of Dead Metal. This album, not for the faint-hearted, weaves together a sinister storyline and transitions, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in the horrifying cinematic landscapes that inspired each track.

“Songs in the Key of Death” is a compilation of the band’s best songs, featuring two new tracks, plus a cover of “Killer Klowns From Outer Space”, and the standalone 2022 single “Be My Victim” ft. Tony Todd (Candyman) as a bonus track. Other album guests included Morgan Lander (Kittie), Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) along with track voice-over guests Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog), Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead), and Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, X-Files, Star Trek).

Now available as of February 24, 2024, “Songs in the Key of Death” is a fiendish feeding frenzy that awaits and is highly recommended for fans of Dokken, WASP, and Ghost.

Album order – https://bloodopera.bandcamp.com.

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/Q4VP

Lyric Video – The Gates of Hell ft. guest keyboards Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) – https://youtu.be/XtL3rOlqB6Q

Music Video – By My Victim ft. voice-over by Tony Todd (Candyman) – https://youtu.be/-WFjtFmdFW4

Killer Klowns from Outer Space – https://youtu.be/Xoh7PdcEKfc

Track Listing:
1. Just Keep Digging (1:04)
2. Feeding Frenzy (3:49) ft. guest vocals Morgan Lander (Kittie) and voice-over by Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead)
3. Don’t Go Out Tonight (3:06)
4. Fight to Survive (3:53) ft. voice-over by Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, X-Files, Star-Trek)
5. A Waste of Good Suffering (3:55)
6. The Gates of Hell ft. guest keyboards Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) (4:51)
7. Breaking News (0:58)
8. Killer Klowns From Outer Space (Cover) (4:19)
9. The Ballad of Father Malone (4:11) ft. voice-over by Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog, Escape From New York)
10. Brundlefly (4:34)
11. Damien (5:11)
12. Be My Victim ft. voice-over by Tony Todd (Candyman) (Bonus Track) (3:59)
13. The Band of the Living Dead (0:30)
14. The Key of Death (0:43)
Album Length: 45:09

More Info: https://bloodopera.ca

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“Toronto’s very own, Blood Opera primed the audience for the forthcoming onslaught…Blood Opera, local purveyors of the horror business, celebrating debauchery by toasting the crowd with a ceremonious Blood Chug!” – John Gallant (Live in Limbo)

“Blood Opera’s new single, “Be My Victim,” is a serious rock n’ roll homage to many aspects of the original Candyman film, including the nostalgia of playing scary childhood games, and the fear of losing complete control.” – Rue Morgue
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0 ROCKSHOTS RECORDS – Out Now! DECROWNED’s New Album “Persona Non Grata” + Music Video “Rainworld”

February 23, 2024
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· Decrowned (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 23, 2024

Out Now! DECROWNED’s New Album “Persona Non Grata” + Music Video “Rainworld”

Rockshots Records is proud to present melancholic Finnish metallers Decrowned’s first full-length “Persona Non Grata”, now available as of February 23rd. For this record, every member brought something to the table, but guitarists Jaakko Kauppinen (guitars) and Simo Puustinen composed most of the songs. Musically, the band takes a turn into heavier waters from its predecessors (EPs “Hansel’s Nightmare” (2019) and debut “Weight of The Dark Sky” (2018)), still keeping in mind the essence of Decrowned. Lyrically “Persona Non Grata” is a very dark album, reflecting things that pass through the generations, consuming us from the inside. It is a description of a haunted future and the past that took wrong turns on personal and universal levels. This undefined black matter that flows ignoring time and reason is the unwanted entity… Persona non grata.

“We are so excited that our debut album “Persona non grata” will finally be released. Recordings started already in 2022 and the first intention was that album, but there were some roadstops here and there. We had to record bass tracks twice and also our mixing wizard Tero “TeeCee” Kinnunen had timetable changes because of his big contribution to Nightwish. This is also time to say huge thanks to Tero, for arranging time for us on his busy schedule and doing remarkable work for us.”

For the full-length’s release day, the band is sharing their next music video for the track “Rainworld”, a track that almost ended up on the cutting room floor, the band explains:

“Rainworld was almost going to be dropped from the album. It is one of the oldest songs and Jaakko didn’t like it so much in the beginning and it is a song that he composed. Luckily we talked Jaakko over and now the song has risen as one of our favorites and strongest songs from the album. Lyricically it paints up a rainy and gray landscape of a depressed mind. Seasons go too slowly for this individual. He wants them to pass faster so that eternal sleep and rest would finally take place.”

Watch the video for “Rainworld” – https://youtu.be/CO_SpG5c9tg

Recommended for fans of Amorphis, Insomnium, In Flames, and Katatonia, “Persona Non Grata” is available for at https://bit.ly/DecrownedCD

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/Q4mB

Track Listing:
1. Folklore pt.1 (intro) – 0:48
2. Mouth Leaks Black – 4:20
3. Rainworld – 4:16
4. Stonewing – 3:56
5. Mindparasite – 4:44
6. Scarred – 5:02
7. Awaken – 3:30
8. Faceless – 3:50
9. The Bird and The Tree – 4:51
10. The Vigorian Man – 4:09
11. Persona Non Grata – 4:52
12. Folklore pt.2 (outro) – 0;42
Album Length: 45:05

PERSONA NON GRATA was:
Produced by Decrowned with help of Tero Kinnunen
Recorded at Crown Crusher studio/Joensuu
Kantele recordings at Guru studio/Joensuu
Engineered by Antti Venäläinen
Mixed by Tero “TeeCee” Kinnunen
Mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox
Artwork and layout by Jukka Turunen (www.jukkaturunen.com)
Band photography by Harri Säynevirta (www.saynevirta.fi)
Keyboards and synths by Jukka Turunen
Kantele by Sari Puustinen and Saila Kinnunen
Guitar solo on “Mindparasite” by Euge Valovirta
Finnish vocals on “Mindparasite” by Tuomo Huurre

Decrowned is:
Miikka Hulmi, Vocals and bass
Antti Venäläinen, Drums
Jaakko Kauppinen, Guitar
Simo Puustinen, Guitar

More info: Rockshots.eu | Facebook.com/rockshotsrecords | Instagram.com/rockshotsrecords

Facebook.com/decrownedtheband | Instagram.com/decrownedtheband | Tiktok.com/@decrownedofficial

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0 Norway’s TONIC BREED Celebrates the 10 Year Anniversary Of “Outsold” With The Re-Imagined Cut Of “Strife”

February 23, 2024
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· Music News · Tonic Breed

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Montreal, QC – February 23, 2024

Norway’s TONIC BREED Celebrates the 10 Year Anniversary Of “Outsold” With The Re-Imagined Cut Of “Strife”

Sarpsborg, Norway’s Tonic Breed announces the 10th-anniversary re-release of their 2014 thrash album “Outsold”. The first revisited single from this milestone release is titled “Strife” providing fans with a fresh perspective on the album that left a lasting impact on the metal scene. While some of the tracks have subtle changes and remixing, “Strife” has been changed the most, including a nearly two-minute intro cut, as Patrik K. Svendsen explains:

“Strife is the shortest track on the album. Originally, with a more extended synth intro, this song is now shortened to a more effective and explosive song. It’s one of the songs on the album with some kind of an actual hook chorus. This song could easily have been made with a traditional song structure, but I chose to spice it up a little with a couple of twists in the songwriting process.”

While Tonic Breed‘s original line-up is no more, sole remaining member Svendsen has poured his passion into this anniversary re-release. The band is not reuniting, but Svendsen, the composer of all songs, expresses his love for the album and the desire to introduce it to a new audience, one single at a time.

“Outsold” was a significant achievement for Tonic Breed, earning the title of “Album of the Year” by The Metal Reviews in 2014. The album’s unique blend of Old Bay era thrash, groove, melodic, and heavy elements captivated metal enthusiasts worldwide. Expressing the darker themes of life, politics, and our inner demons, the album is recommended for fans of Slayer, Pantera, and Metallica.

Listen to the revisited version of “Strife” at the following links:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/TOkSfvN1P7A

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/Q4jH

For more info:
https://tonicbreed.com
https://facebook.com/tonicbreed
https://instagram.com/tonicbreed

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“Tonic Breed reinforces my growing belief that music, and particularly metal, can one day survive and even thrive without need of the corporate machine.” – Metal Disciple (Outsold – LP)

“For an unsigned act Outsold has one of the best productions I have heard in a long time. Simply put it’s a fantastic album.” – Teeth of the Divine (Outsold – LP)

“TONIC BREED could easily advance up the ranks thanks to this impressive release.” – Metal Temple (Outsold – LP)

“10/10. Album of the year 2014.” – The Metal Review (Outsold – LP)

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0 Reminder – Canada’s DEADWOLFF Kick Off First American Tour of 2024 – “NO REST IN THE WEST TOUR”

February 22, 2024
by Asher
· Deadwolff · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 22, 2024

Reminder – Canada’s DEADWOLFF Kick Off First American Tour of 2024 – “NO REST IN THE WEST TOUR”

Deadwolff’s Debut Album Out Now! On Golden Robot Records

L-R: Angus Pike (Drums), Tommy Wolffe (Bass. Vocals), Bobby Deuce (Guitar)

Kicking off their first tour of 2024, Toronto, Canada’s DEADWOLFF announces they will be hitting the road this coming February and March for American show dates. Entitled the “NO REST IN THE WEST TOUR”, the heavy rock n’ roll band will be tearing their way across the lower west coast of the USA for two weeks with their headbanging, beer-drinking, no-holds-barred tunes.

NO REST IN THE WEST DATES
Feb 23 – Houston, TX – Trip Six
Feb 24 – Austin, TX – Lost Well
Feb 25 – San Antonio, TX – Hi-Tones
Feb 27 – Albuquerque, NM – El Rey Mezzanine
Feb 28 – Glendale, AZ – Starlite Lounge
Feb 29 – Las Vegas, NV – Dive Bar
March 1 – San Diego, CA – Tower Bar
March 2 – Los Angeles, CA – Universal Bar and Grill
March 4 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock
March 5 – El Paso, TX – The Living Room
March 7 – Dallas, TX – Three Links
March 8 – Oklahoma City, OK – Grand Royale
March 9 – Tulsa, OK – The Whittier

About:

A blend of hard rock, punk, and metal, Deadwolff set itself apart from other bands with its take on the New Wave of Heavy Rock and Roll. Recommended for fans of Judas Priest, Motorhead, and W.A.S.P, Deadwolff‘s is a revival of foot-tapping, beer-drinking, headbanging tunes, and more. The band is touring in support of their debut full-length “Heavy Rock N’ Roll” released on March 31st, 2023 via Golden Robot Records.

Music Video – Heavy Rock n’ Roll – https://youtu.be/kAiNlEmDkZk

Music Video – Homeward Bound – https://youtu.be/iPC0z5J3Xnc

Album – https://linktr.ee/deadwolff

For more info:

Deadwolff – http://www.linktr.ee/deadwolff

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0 ADON Presents A Visceral And Relentless Take On Black Metal With “Axiom” Off Debut Self-Titled Album Out April 2024

February 22, 2024
by Asher
· ADON · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 22, 2024

ADON Presents A Visceral And Relentless Take On Black Metal With “Axiom”

Debut Self-Titled Album Out April 2024

Album Guests Chris Beattie (The Zenith Passage, Dreamer), Kyle Schaefer (Fallujah, Archaeologist),
Justin Sakogawa (Warscythe, Splattered, ex-Defeated Sanity, Vile), James Stewart (Decapitated, ex-Vader)

L-R – Æthelwulf II: bottom (seated) – Vocals, additional instrumentation, Nath: Top (standing) – Guitars, Bass, additional vocals

From nowhere and beyond comes the dark and brutal sounds of Adon, a black/death/thrash project band that delivers relentless fury, chaotic harmony, and tarnished riffs. Since the release of the 2020 EP “Arkane” they have been hard at work to bring forth their self-titled full-length album, which will be released in April 2024. This impending doom is ushered in with the single “Axiom”, a song that tells the story of a person being stretched into nothingness upon entering a black hole, which the band expands on:

“Axiom is both our shortest song on the album and also the one that we believe encompasses all of the various styles of extreme metal we find that we imbue into our music, into one, blisteringly fast and relentless track. Heavily leaning toward agro black metal while still finding a way to add progressive elements to that core sound by throwing in a few twists and turns.”

Almost all the tracks on the album feature guests and “Axiom” has guest shredding by Justin Sakogawa (Warscythe, Splattered, ex-Defeated Sanity, Vile) and surreal flute by Ember Belladonna to enhance the atmosphere. As a whole, this album represents lifelong dreams. The pursuit of which escaped the duo as younger folk, but found proper creative footing as they matured. The album explores themes of war, power, death, apocalypse, cosmos, emergence, transformation, and repeating history, oftentimes through the lens of ancient Viking/Saxon-era imagery. Musically it finds its core in black metal though it couldn’t possibly only be described as that.

An exploration into dark fantasy; a true story of repeating history, Adon examines the fragility of existence through story and violent legend and supposes what happens next. This upcoming self-titled album due out on April 12, 2024, will be an auditory slaughter and is recommended for fans of Seth, Vitriol, and Havukruunu.

Watch and listen to the music video “Axiom” via its premiere TheCirclePit at https://youtu.be/gwmUvXyMqfM

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/Q3oN

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

Track Listing:
1. Ascension – (6:08)
2. Æther – (5:27)
3. Adon – (16:43)
4. Azimuth – (5:19)
5. Axiom – (3:48)
6. Æon – (11:03)
Total Length – 48:28

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Adon
• All songs written by: Æthelwulf II, Nath
• Produced by: Adon
• Mixed by: Dave Otero (Flatline)
• Mastered by: Dave Otero (Flatline)
• Album Artwork by: Adon

Album Guests:
Chris Beattie (The Zenith Passage, Dreamer) – Track 1, 2, 4, 6
Justin Sakogawa (Warscythe, Splattered, ex-Defeated Sanity, Vile) – Track 3, 5
Ember Belladonna – Track 4, 5
Kyle Schaefer (Fallujah, Archaeologist) – Track 3

Album Band Line Up:
Nath – Guitars, Bass, additional vocals
Æthelwulf II – Vocals, additional instrumentation
James Stewart (Decapitated, ex-Vader) – Drums

More info: Instagram.com/adon_metal | Facebook.com/ADONMetal

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