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0 Canada’s MEDEVIL Shares New Guitar Playthrough For “Dead Before Birth” Off New Album Out Now! “Mirror in the Darkness”

June 2, 2023
by Asher
· Medevil · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 2, 2023

Canada’s MEDEVIL Shares New Guitar Playthrough For “Dead Before Birth”

New Album Out “Mirror in the Darkness” In Tribute To Drummer’s Passing

Photo Credit – IDFK Design & Photography

Vancouver, Canada’s Medevil unleashed their latest album “Mirror in the Darkness” this past April 7th. The record is a big step up from their debut full-length “Conductor of Storms”, with a more progressive and ambitious direction than before. The album is also a tribute to drummer Chris Malcolmson who passed away after its recording. The songs on this new album have much more variety, and a lot more to offer, which should accommodate a wider array of music tastes from metal fans or fans of music in general.

Today, the band’s guitarists Gary Cordsen and Brett Gibbs are unveiling their latest playthrough video for the track “Dead Before Birth” via its premiere on TechnicalMusicReview HERE.

The band adds about the album’s opening track:

“Kicking things off is Dead Before Birth, a hard-hitting opening track that begins with a drum-only intro. Featuring complex arrangements, precise timings, and vicious guitar riffs. Between the many different time signatures, dense guitar layers, and menacing chorus, Dead Before Birth’s goal is to be catchy while also challenging the listener. The lyrics are kept abstract, dealing in a metaphorical sense with the feelings of depression.”

Intended to be listened to in a single sitting from front to back, Medevil spent a lot of time considering the flow of the album for “Mirror in the Darkness”, from fast and energetic to dark and brooding, there is a lot of variety that will come from a fully engaged listen. Recommended for fans of Metal Church, Accept, and Baroness, listen to “Mirror in the Darkness” at Medevil.bandcamp.com, and Spotify.

Lyric Video – Among Thieves – https://youtu.be/sC55M5Cy-3M

In additional news, Medevil has announced vocalist Eric Willmott (Apprentice, ex- Meridius) will fill in for the band’s main singer Liam Collingwood.

“Liam Collingwood is still a part of Medevil and will be continuing to work with us both creatively and in various singing roles on the upcoming album(s). Eric Willmott will be singing for us at all live performances, and is expected to sing as the lead vocalist on the upcoming studio albums as well.” adds the band.

Upcoming Events:
June 9 – The Wise – Vancouver, BC w/ Iron Kingdom

Track Listing:
1. Dead Before Birth (6:18)
2. Among Thieves (5:00)
3. Pray for Me (6:35)
4. The Signal (7:22)
5. Smoke and Mirrors (1:48)
6. Weight of the Crown (4:18)
7. Mirror in the Darkness (8:31)
8. Gateways (2:41)
9. Veiled (3:56)
10. No Peace in Rest (9:23)
Album Length: 55:58

Album Recording Lineup:
Liam Collingwood – Vocals
Gary Cordsen – Lead Guitar
Brett Gibbs – Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar & Backup Vocals
Eric Wesa – Bass & Backup Vocals
Chris Malcolmson – Drums

For more info: Facebook.com/medevilband | Twitter.com/MedevilMusic | YouTube | Instagram.com/medevilofficial

About: Medevil is a highly energetic, fast-paced metal band known for its tight songwriting, intense stage presence, and roaring vocals. They are one of the few metal bands coming out of Chilliwack BC and hold that title proud as they have earned much praise and respect since their inception in 2014. As one of the 6 national finalists of the 2015 Wacken Metal Battle Canada, they are becoming more and more renowned throughout the country; their fame attaining them a following in their local town and across through to Vancouver.

Their music could be described as “power thrash” with half of their set being chorus-driven, and the other half focusing on blistering fast riffs. Influences for the band include Iron Maiden, Megadeth, and Metal Church. Their fast but catchy songs keep the crowd chanting throughout the set, and leave them wanting more. Liam Collingwood, the band’s singer, keeps the band image in theme with the songs while on stage and will wear thematic outfits when the mood demands it.

The band was founded on January 13, 2014, by Eric Wesa (bass), as well as brothers Liam (vocals) and Ross Collingwood (drums). It only took two months after the band’s inception before the boys found the ultimate guitar duo they were looking for, Gary Cordsen and Brett Gibbs. Once the lineup was solidified, they wasted no time performing shows and begin their musical journey. As a band, Medevil has two common goals; to explore their musical talents, and continue performing live for their fast-growing fanbase.

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“At fifty six minutes in length, some listeners may be daunted by the sheer amount of Medevil they are being asked to absorb, but I can quite honestly say that there is not one second wasted here as the band deliver one of the most compelling, absorbing albums I’ve heard in quite some while. Congratulations to all involved.” – Sentinel Daily

“Medevil – Pray For Me – Six great new prog tracks you really must listen to!” – Prog Mag (March 6, 2023)

“a heavy onslaught of aggressive and menacing metal with moments of progressive diversion and musical exploration.” – Metal Roos

“The band has expanded their approach from their debut, writing songs that are more complex and progressive. Tracks like “Dead Before Birth” are intense and bombastic, while songs such as “Pray For Me” are mellower and more expansive. There are a few shorter numbers, but Medevil prefer extended compositions, with several tracks in the 6 to 9 minute range. The Udo Dirkschneider-esque vocals may be polarizing, but the songs are engaging and the musicianship impressive.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“There are more twists that catch you off guard here (Dead Before Birth), and is the perfect way to kick off “Mirror in the Darkness”. It’s probably their most complicated song rhythmically, and while they didn’t originally write this thinking it should be complex, it seemed to happen naturally with the riffs they were coming up with at the time. Somehow despite that complexity, it’s also extremely catchy.” – First Angel Media

“The sequel doesn’t disappoint in any way. The listening pleasure increases with every single track. Nothing is veiled (“Veiled”) here, the bandwidth of musical ability is lived out openly. Who or what to emphasize here is up to you. I recommend “Pray for Me”, “Weight of the Crown” and “Veiled” as check out tips. With the mirror of darkness you can see the direction: it’s going forward!! My rating is a full 10 Hellfire points.” – Hellfire Magazin

“Medevil has put their thinking caps on for this because there are some really interesting songs on this. There’s something for everyone on this so it will appeal universally to metalheads everywhere. Something is happening in Canada because this is about the tenth release I’ve reviewed, and they are all of high quality and pretty diverse. The question is – what will Medevil do next? They’re going to have to go some to top this. Score: 9/10” – My Global Mind

“Medevil’s overall sound is often interesting, like a weird mash-up of Metal Church and 90s prog-metal acts like Wicked Maraya. Cool ideas populate nearly every song and there are a collection of killer moments that hook the ear ” – Angry Metal Guy

“Overall, a heavy onslaught of aggressive and menacing metal with moments of progressive diversion and musical exploration.” – Metal Gods Tv

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0 Rockshots Records – LA Metallers ARCH BLADE First Single “Nightbreed” Off New Album “Kill The Witch” Out July 2023

June 1, 2023
by Asher
· Arch Blade (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 1, 2023

Rockshots Records – LA Metallers ARCH BLADE First Single “Nightbreed” Off New Album “Kill The Witch” Out July 2023

Founded in 2019 by father-and-son guitar duo Rob V and Big Rob, with Nigel Caicedo on bass, Ukrainian transplant Denys Podmazko on vocals, and Al “Mayhem” Mendez (ex-Dark Angel, ex-Dreams Of Damnation) on drums, LA-based heavy metallers Arch Blade will unleashing unto the pit their debut album “Kill The Witch” via Rockshots Records this coming July 2023.

Presenting versatile heavy metal with high energy both on record and live, the band’s debut full-length is a full-speed-intense blend of various different styles of metal (NWOTHM, Thrash, Power) mixed into one known as Arch Blade. Lyrically, the album is mostly based on vocalist Denys Podmazko’s dreams and nightmares along with his interests in comic books, sci-fi, horror movies, and sometimes documentaries.

“We picked the best songs that we had and focused on them. We did pass on a couple that was not right for the narrative of this album. We are already working on the second album. We feel like it will be even more composed and catchy, so to speak. We want to get back in the studio ASAP.” adds the band.

To give fans a taste of what’s to come, Arch Blade are sharing their music video for their first single “Nightbreed”, a super fun and catchy track to get your hails thrown high into the sky!

“Biker demons, speed, and metal are all you need. If you like classic heavy metal, you probably will like this one. It was inspired by the early 80s Iron Maiden and Judas Priest tunes, and it sounds like something from that time. It’s also our first official video, and that was a lot of fun shooting it in the desert outside of LA with a bunch of our friends.” says the band.

Watch and listen to “Nightbreed” at https://youtu.be/PVzrwIDV-nY

Digital – https://bfan.link/nightbreed-1

Recommended for fans of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, King Diamond, and Testament, “Kill The Witch” is due out on July 28th, 2023, and is available for album pre-order at https://bit.ly/KillTheWitchCD.

Track Listing:
1. Abduction – 3:34
2. Nightbreed – 2:58
3. Tyrant Rhapsody – 4:31
4. Kill The Witch – 4:28
5. Factory Of Sin – 3:53
6. House Of Dreams – 5:05
7. Break The Silence – 5:20
8. Touched By Death – 5:27
9. Queen Of The Damned – 5:54
10. Under The Mask – 5:39
Album Length: 46:54

More info: Rockshots.eu | Facebook.com/archbladeofficial | Instagram.com/archbladeofficial | Twitter.com/arch_blade

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0 Hardcore Thrash Crossover SPLIT IMAGE Unveils New Single “Demon Hunter”

May 30, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Split Image

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Montreal, QC – May 30, 2023

Hardcore Thrash Crossover SPLIT IMAGE Unveils New Single “Demon Hunter”

L – R: Josh Escobar (Vocals), Joey Sia (Rhythm Guitar), Chris Sia (Drums)

California’s Split Image is announcing their latest single “Demon Hunter”, which can be seen and heard via its lyric video premiere on IDIOTEQ here.

The band comments:

“We have been busy rehearsing and recording new songs in preparation for our return since our tour last year. We would like to introduce “Demon Hunter,” an electrifying new single that will leave you on the edge of your seat. This intense, heavy-hitting song is a mix of crossover thrash and hardcore, making it a perfect fit for fans of both genres. The lyrics explore the theme of battling inner demons, and the raw energy of the music drives home the song’s powerful message. If you’re looking for a hard-hitting, cathartic musical experience, “Demon Hunter” is not to be missed. Get ready to unleash your inner warrior and join the fight against your innermost struggles with this thrilling new release.”

The band’s new single “Demon Hunter” follows their previous single “Prey On My Downfall” and their debut album “Torrent of Illusion” released in June 2022. Split Image is a gritty and powerful crossover experience that packs a punch with its fusion of old-school hardcore meets thrash assault. Belted out with passion, Split Image’s lyrics stem from the various experiences they’ve endured like the loss of a loved one, grief, and perspectives they’ve had or envisioned as well as spirituality.

With a dash of many genres, Split Image will be of interest to those who like thrash, punk, crust, and hardcore. Fans of Power Trip, Enforced, and Dead Heat should take note.

Split Image’s singles and album “Torrent of Illusion” is available on Splitimage.bandcamp.com, Spotify.

Album Stream – https://youtu.be/HBe2JCWhuNo

Music Video – Prey On My Downfall – https://youtu.be/AY0K0IVorz4

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/SplitImageCA/
https://www.instagram.com/splitimageca/

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0 Canada’s HOOKER SPIT Unleash Death Metal Fury With Debut “Krötch Splitter” And First Single “Call of the Void”

May 30, 2023
by Asher
· Hooker Spit · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 30, 2023

Canada’s HOOKER SPIT Unleash Death Metal Fury With Debut “Krötch Splitter” And First Single “Call of the Void”

“Krötch Splitter” Out July 2023

Emanating from Red Deer, Canada, Hooker Spit is an up-and-coming death metal band with a penchant for writing infectious riffs. Comprising of Vlad Gligor (lead guitar), Devin Link (rhythm guitar), José Garza (bass), Daniel White (vocals), and Scott Gooding (drums). The quintet is inspired by internationally acclaimed bands like At The Gates, Bloodbath, Carcass, and The Black Dahlia Murder. Filled with heavy chunky riffs, guttural vocals, and destructive drum grooves, Hooker Spit has developed a sonic quality and episodic visual concept that is unique to them. The first recorded look at the band comes with their seven-track debut album “Krötch Splitter” and the first single “Call of the Void”, which they comment on:

“This is the first song we wrote. It contains all of the elements you would expect in a Hooker Spit song. Lyrically the song deals with the subject of self-harm and the pendulum-like experience of someone who is trying to process those thoughts. The lyrics are intrusive thoughts personified. We did our best to represent the pain and suffering of someone dealing with these thoughts to address what we feel is something that many people deal with. This song does not glorify but rather tries to strike at the root inspiration for these thoughts like a sense of isolation and lack of purpose.”

The album “Krötch Splitter” combines dark, heavy, high-energy music intertwining with lyrical themes that convey the abject cosmic horror of what it means to be human. The lyrics have many themes. These range from dystopian realities and the depths of cannibalistic depravity to living your best life and aiming for self-actualization. Inspiration comes from many places such as pop culture, esotericism, and life in general.

Melodic, but without sacrificing the aggression, Hooker Spit offers a classic death metal sound that is suitable for old-school and new-school fans, especially those with an interest in At The Gates, Lamb of God, and The Black Dahlia Murder.

Listen to “Call of the Void” via its premiere on TheCirclePit Youtube channel – https://youtu.be/DpEi9clVS_Q

“Krötch Splitter” is due out July 28th, 2023, and available for album pre-order at https://hookerspitofficial.bandcamp.com.

Show Dates:
June 16 – The Vat – Red Deer, AB w/ Plaguebringer, Art of Attrition
Aug 5 – Loud As Hell Festival – Drumheller, AB w/ Narcotic Wasteland, Necronomicon, Untimely Demise, Gorgatron

Track Listing:
1. Call of the void – 3:13
2. Corpse Grinder – 3:18
3. The Huntsmen – 4:06
4. Krötch Splitter – 3:48
5. Flesh Feast – 3:55
6. Dry Fisted – 3:34
7. White Lighter – 2:54
Album Length: 24:02

More info: Hookerspitofficial.com | Facebook.com/hookerspitofficial | Instagram.com/hookerspit.official | Youtube.com/@hookerspitofficial7156

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0 Rockshots Records – Finnish Thrashers TakaLaiton’s New Video Is Ready To “Rip N’ Burn” Off New Album “Mindfection” Out July 2023

May 30, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · TakaLaiton (Rockshots Records)

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Montreal, QC – May 30, 2023

Rockshots Records – Finnish Thrashers TakaLaiton’s New Video Is Ready To “Rip N’ Burn”

New Album “Mindfection” Out July 2023

Finnish thrashers TakaLaiton will be unleashing their debut album “Mindfection” produced by Teemu Aalto (Omnium Gatherum, Insomnium) and due out on July 28th, 2023 via Rockshots Records.

Today, the band is sharing the first glimpse of their forthcoming mosh pit frenzy with the first single “Rip N’ Burn” accompanied by a music video, which can be viewed at https://youtu.be/89FIY4Pjwvw

Digital – https://bfan.link/rip-n-burn

The band adds:

“This is our first new music out after 3 years of silence for us and this one is a total BOMB. We know that this is the type of stuff that our awesome fans love. Straight up fast beating in your face!”

Hailing from Finland’s far north, TakaLaiton garners a powerful melodic groove thrash-influenced attitude that is best seen in their super-energetic live shows that have always left fans with a sore neck and bruises from the moshpit. With a risk-taking thrash-fueled demeanor, TakaLaiton superbly blends fast-paced energy, and a bone-crushing groove, with melodies that can only be inspired by the dark, depressing, and frigid far-north. Not to mention the band’s lyrical onslaught, sung in both Finnish and English. Since their inception, the band has covered a lot of territories while on tour, bringing their rowdy stage presence to the Scandinavian regions, the rest of Europe, and Asian continents.

TakaLaiton has a “break the rules, exceed all limits” approach, as their name suggests; deriving from a Finnish baseball term for “swing the ball over the borders”. With that fierce frame of mind, the band has won “Heavy Metal Heart 11” a National Music Contest in Finland; and is ready to follow up their 2019 double EP “SisuKastraatio I & II” with 2023’s “Mindfection”, their first full-length that is based on today’s society, where we as people do everything to be a part of it and what’s sickening to the band is that people are ready to do anything in the name of couple minutes of fame. This album is based on this sick way our world has come to be.

The band adds about “Mindfection”:

“We think this will be the album that the TakaLaiton fans will consider a classic in the future. The well-known crushing sound and the rage are in there with the heartwarming melodies, which TakaLaiton fans are familiar with. We are absolutely psyched about the album’s release and the fact it’s coming through Rockshots Records! We spent literally everything we had when it comes to effort and money on this album and the final result turned out to be magnificent with the producer Teemu Aalto. With our great partners in Rockshots Records, we know that this album will find everybody that it has to!”

TakaLaiton‘s new album “Mindfection” is due out July 28th, 2023, and is recommended for fans of Pantera, Slipknot, and Testament.

Album pre-order link https://bit.ly/TakaLaiton_CD

Track Listing:
1 – Rip ‘n Burn – 3:20
2 – Do Or Die – 3:35
3 – Get What You Asked For – 4:25
4 – Hopeareunus – 4:45
5 – Ambassador of Revenge – 3:00
6 – Mies Miestä Vastaan – 4:21
7 – Reborn – 3:47
8 – Arkajalka – 3:01
9 – Destination… Termination – 4:27
10 – Mindfection – 7:02
Album Length: 41:47

More info: Rockshots.eu | Takalaiton.wixsite.com/takalaiton | Facebook.com/TakaLaitonOfficial | Twitter.com/LaitonTaka | Youtube.com/@takalaitonofficial5192

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0 Reminder – June 3rd – TOLEDO DEATH FEST w/ SIGNS OF THE SWARM, THE CONVALESCENCE, CASKET ROBBERY, SUMMONER’S CIRCLE and more!

May 29, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Toledo DeathFest

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Montreal, QC – May 12, 2023

Reminder – June 3rd – TOLEDO DEATH FEST w/ SIGNS OF THE SWARM, THE CONVALESCENCE, CASKET ROBBERY, SUMMONER’S CIRCLE and more!

TDF 2023 – Spotify Playlist – https://spoti.fi/3ItXuNG

TOLEDO DEATH FEST will be stirring up the most extreme mosh pit to ever tornado Ohio and its surrounding states. This year’s event is being hosted on June 3rd in Toledo at Mainstreet Bar and will feature headliners, Signs of the Swarm alongside The Convalescence, Casket Robbery, Summoner’s Circle, and many more (full lineup below).

Since its inception in 2009 by Keith Wampler, the frontman of The Convalescence and owner of The Legend Agency, the festival has showcased the talents of some of the American Midwest’s best up-and-coming metal bands. Past editions have seen past support from well-known artists such as Jungle Rot, Malevolent Creation, and The Breathing Process among many more. The festival has been an extreme metal pilgrimage for fans living in the surrounding states of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and West Virginia.

“I am very happy to be able to bring Toledo Deathfest back in 2023 with one of the most insane lineups we’ve ever had. This festival has come from being local bands at small venues to a two-stage festival featuring bands from around the country thanks to the incredible support of everyone who attends each year. Thank you to everyone who has supported Toledo Deathfest and I look forward to seeing everyone again on June 3rd!” adds

Tickets are available at https://theconvalescence.bigcartel.com/ (General Admission, VIP Packages)

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1456718568446520/

Highlights of the confirmed bands include headliners Signs of the Swarm with their slamming brutal chugs, to black metal-tinged frenzies and groove-driven downtempo bursts of aggression, the band cohesively captures a vile sound spreading across the genre’s various styles. The Convalescence is one of the USA’s unstoppable tour de force, touring Europe in 2022 with Chelsea Grin along with their latest single “No Survivors” ft. Scott Ian Lewis of Carnifex, that has fans demanding more and more. Emerging from the darkest and most desolate areas of the Midwest, Casket Robbery creates its own signature style of death metal by infusing horror and occult themes. Their trademark huge riffs and unstoppable grooves create the unrelenting, brutally catchy, and eerie sound that only Casket Robbery is known for. Summoner’s Circle, hailing from Dandridge, TN, is a six-piece theatrical metal band that blends elements of doom, death, black and progressive metal into what they refer to as simply Epic Metal.

Toledo Death Fest 2023 Full Lineup:
Signs of the Swarm (Pittsburgh, PA)
The Convalescence (Toledo, OH)
Casket Robbery (Madison, WI)
Summoner’s Circle (Dandridge, TN)
Hive (Chicago, IL)
Carrion Vael (Richmond, IN)
WoR (Raleigh, NC)
Within Chaos (Fort Worth, TX)
The D.O.O.D (Sarasota, FL)
Squidhammer (Watertown, WI)
Filth Spewer (South Bend, IN)
Ignominious (Norwalk, OH)
Cephlic (Toledo, OH)
Death Hex (Toledo, OH)
Pharohound (Fort Wayne, IN)
Extinction Agenda (Ohio)

To follow updates for Toledo Death Fest 2023, please visit the following links:

Facebook.com/ToledoDeathfest | Facebook.com/thelegendagency | Instagram.com/thelegendagency/

Festival Press Materials Dropbox HERE.

Sponsors: Fultztron Entertainment, Bloodlust Media, Dedfish Productions, Inverted Realm Designs, and Lost In The Dark Podcast

Vendors Onsite: Peril Hot Sauce, Creature Feature Spoo-Tique, and Hostile Creations

About: Toledo Deathfest was originally created in 2009 as a way to bring bands in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan together once a year and showcase their music to the local scene. It has continued as an annual festival featuring Local, Regional, and Underground Touring artists. In 2021 Festival Promoter Keith Wampler (The Legend Agency/The Convalescence) decided to expand the festival to multiple stages and to feature larger artists as well as a variety of underground acts with plans to grow the festival even more each year with Jungle Rot headlining 2021, Malevolent Creation headlining 2022, and now Signs of the Swarm headlining 2023.

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0 Rockshots Records – Out Now! Canada’s WALK WITH TITANS’ Debut Album “Olympian Dystopia” (Greek Myths Meet Power Metal)

May 26, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Walk With Titans

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Montreal, QC – May 26, 2023

Rockshots Records – Out Now! Canada’s WALK WITH TITANS’ Debut Album “Olympian Dystopia” (Greek Myths Meet Power Metal)

Photo Credit – Dani Rod – Above the Sky Studios

Out Now! Rockshots Records presents epic power metal with a twist of Greek Mythology from Montreal, Canada’s Walk With Titans, and their debut album “Olympian Dystopia”.

Efficient, epic, well executed, heavy, and mythical, this is what power metal fans will discover from 50 minutes of Walk With Titans’ first full-length “Olympian Dystopia” brought forth by Nikko Cyr (drums), Nick Maugy (rhythm guitar), Louis Jacques (lead guitar) (ex-Blackguard), Lydz Grondin (bass), and Jonathan Vézina (vocals & orchestrations). Greatly inspired by Greek mythology and the band’s perspectives on life, it’s a unique trait that will not leave you indifferent.

”We are stocked to have our album ‘Olympian Dystopia’ finally released. We couldn’t be happier about them sharing our songs. Our music has been described as if Stratovarius, Rhapsody of Fire, and Angra had a child. We’re very happy to bring ‘Olympian Dystopia to the world! Making it was quite a ride and we had so much fun, we hope fans will have as much fun listening to it!” adds guitarist Louis Jacques.

Walk With Titans is recommended for fans of Angra, Stratovarius, and Rhapsody of Fire.

Album order – https://bit.ly/WalkWithTitansCD

Digital – https://bfan.link/olympian-dystopia

Lyric Video – Seven Against Thebes – https://youtu.be/B8RxVmKbLKY

Music Video – Herakles – https://youtu.be/3I3cQG9F7Fo

Track Listing:
1. Herakles (4:08)
2. Edge of Time (4:34)
3. Gods of the Pantheon (5:53)
4. As Titans Fall (4:36)
5. Lost Ways (4:28)
6. Final Dawn (5:31)
7. Gift of Fire feat. Renato Osório (5:38) – Guest guitar solo by Renato Osório (Atomic Elephant, ex-Hibria)
8. Lost Paradise (5:17)
9. Seven Against Thebes (4:16)
10. Eurydice (5:46)
Album Length: 50:22

Walk With Titans is:
Drums : Nikko Cyr
Rythm Guitar : Nick Maugy
Lead Guitar : Louis Jacques
Bass Guitar : Lydz Grondin
Vocals & Orchestrations : Jonathan Vézina

Album Credits:
Album Artwork: Jean-Michel Lima
Logo and album cover layout: Jivago Raymond
Booklet Layout: Simon Bertrand
Recordings: Nick Maugy and Louis Jacques, and vocals were at Silverwings Studio by Jonathan Lefrançois
Mix and Mastering: Francis Gagné from Progressive Acoustics
Drums on the Album: Martin Plante (session drummer)
Music by Walk With Titans
Guest solo on ”Gift of Fire” by Renato Osório (ex-Hibria)
Lyrics: Jonathan Vézina, Louis Jacques, and David Zinay (lost paradise, final dawn)

For more info: Rockshots.eu | Facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064909415917 | Instagram.com/walk_with_titans

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0 GAMERRA’s “Tedium” Is Reminiscent Of Top Thrash Bands And Is One Of The Heaviest Releases Of The Year

May 26, 2023
by Asher
· Gamerra · Music News

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May 26, 2023 – Montreal, QC

GAMERRA’s “Tedium” Is Reminiscent Of Top Thrash Bands And Is One Of The Heaviest Releases Of The Year

L-R – Reece Benoit (Rhythm Guitar), Jacob Broussard (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Jake Meche (Lead Vocals)
Photo Credit: Tyson Pate of CobraTai Photography

Louisiana’s Gamerra is a good-time thrash band seeking the ultimate jam. Mixing in spicy doses of death metal and progressive metal, producing a sound akin to a fusion of Exodus and Death with the intense vocal patterns and delivery of Warbringer, the aggressive and experimental leanings of Revocation, the ferocious rhythm guitar tone of early Meshuggah, and the attitude and fun-loving vibes of Havok, all played in the spirit of old school Sepultura. These influences are honored in their latest album “Tedium”, which is their fifth release. They comment on the release:

“We’re really pumped to finally get this material out to the public and very relieved that it came out better than we hoped. We’ve had the songs demoed out for about a year and we got the art done for it way in advance. We hope everyone enjoys it. It’s a culmination of negative energy funneled into something productive. This in our eyes, created thrash which transcends the limitations of its subgenre. Our hope is that it will make people look at thrash in a new light.”

Over the years Gamerra has gotten a lot more intense and progressive musically and the vocal patterns and lyrics have gotten considerably more mature (not in content, but in quality). They quote that they are pretty far forward from the sound people heard in “Detached from Reality” (2019).

Through many lineup changes, Gamerra survives in the new decade. Despite consistently not having a drummer, and still lacking a bassist, Jacob Broussard, Jake Meche, and Reece Benoit persist on and will continue to write, record, and release music in the hopes of catching the ears of musicians that might be interested in playing with them.

Gamerra’s M.O. with this release was to make the heaviest thrash release they could muster, and they now present it for the fans to decide. It is recommended for listeners of Exodus, Death, and Revocation.

“Tedium” is out now as of May 26th, 2023, and available at the following links:

Album Stream via TheCirclepit – https://youtu.be/c1fjaP_ZNZA

Digital- https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/gamerra/tedium

CD – https://gamerra.bigcartel.com

Music Video – Tedium – https://youtu.be/SvEIif6n4ys

Track Listing:
1. Tedium (4:15)
2. Cryogenesis (6:34)
3. Vicariously Experienced (6:18)
4. Suspended Animation (3:23)
5. Obsessively Aware (10:29)
6. Nefarious Entities (6:58)
Album Length: (37:57)

Band Lineup:
Jake Meche- Lead Vocals
Jacob Broussard- Lead Guitar/Vocals,
Reece Benoit- Rhythm Guitar

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/GAMERRAThrash
https://www.instagram.com/gamerra_thrash_metal

About: A good-time thrash band seeking the ultimate jam. Mixing in spicy doses of death metal and progressive metal, producing a sound akin to a fusion of Exodus and Death with the intense vocal patterns and delivery of Warbringer, the aggressive and experimental leanings of Revocation, the ferocious rhythm guitar tone of early Meshuggah, and the attitude and fun-loving vibes of Havok, all played in the spirit of old school Sepultura. Through many lineup changes, Gamerra survives in the new decade. Despite consistently not having a drummer, and still lacking a bassist, Jacob Broussard, Jake Meche, and Reece Benoit persist on and will continue to write, record, and release music in the hopes of catching the ears of musicians that might be interested in playing for them.

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“Born from friendship and a love of commenting on the world around them, thrash metal band Gamerra is making a name for itself around Acadiana”… “Detached from Reality- available on iTunes- relies on observation of sociopolitical happenings and even touches on past events such as the Vietnam War.” – Miranda Davis from 008 Magazine (In February/March issue on page 81).

“Where does one start when talking about the mighty Gamerra? These Lafayette, Louisiana thrash metal inspired gents are young and they are dead set on blowing-I mean killing the Lafayette Metal Scene. Jacob Broussard, Reece Benoit, and [Jake] Meche are three highly talented musicians who have created a sound all their own.” – Moe Solet of Tales From the Riff

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0 Jason Ashcraft (Helion Prime, Dire Peril) Teams Up w/ Stu Block (Into Eternity, ex-Iced Earth) For New Track “My Vengeance Is Everything”

May 26, 2023
by Asher
· Jason Ashcraft · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 26, 2023

Jason Ashcraft (Helion Prime, Dire Peril) Teams Up w/ Stu Block (Into Eternity, ex-Iced Earth) For New Track “My Vengeance Is Everything”

Cover Art by Tullius Heuer

Guitarist Jason Ashcraft (Helion Prime, Dire Peril, Planeswalker, Of Romulus) has teamed up with Stu Block (Into Eternity, ex-Iced Earth) to breathe new life into a re-recording of a Dire Peril song released back in 2014 “My Vengeance Is Everything”. This song is the title track on a new two-song EP, which also features a cover of “Blood Upon the Snow” originally written by Bear McCreary for the God of War Ragnarok Soundtrack, fitting the God of War trilogy theme of the EP.

Jason Ashcraft comments:

“I was listening to the old Dire Peril EPs one evening as sometimes it’s nice to revisit the past and see how far you’ve come. While listening to them I was really digging into this song and thought to myself ‘You know there is still potential here and I bet with a new coat of paint it could really shine’. I knew there was one man I wanted to help me bring this back to life – Stu Block. He did such an amazing job on this song I’m excited for everyone to hear it!”

Also joining Jason Ashcraft on the recordings for the EP is drummer Alex Bosson (Helion Prime, Lunar), bassist Chelsea McMasters (ex-Dire Peril), guitarist Taylor Washington (Paladin), vocalists Heather Michele (ex-Helion Prime) and R.A. Voltaire (Ravenous E.H.) along with bassist Carlos Alvarez (Power Theory), guitarist Alon Mei-Tal, and Key Arrangements by Anthony Stahl.

Ashcraft continues: “I knew I wanted to do more with this release and really make it special. That’s why I decided to do a cover of “Blood Upon the Snow” and I love the way it turned out we all really made it our own. I brought Heather Michele on board for this one and she did such a great job. Even got a few words out of R.A. Voltaire (Ravenous E.H.) for this tune”.

Watch and listen to the lyric video for “My Vengeance is Everything (Chaos Reigns)” ft. Stu Block at https://youtu.be/5k6APHUUwoE

“My Vengeance is Everything” EP was mixed by Carlos Alvarez of Dirty Viking Audio and mastered by Brett Caldas-Lima of Tower Studio.

The EP “My Vengeance Is Everything” is available as of May 26th at https://jasonashcraft.bandcamp.com/album/my-vengeance-is-everything

Track Listing:
1. My Vengeance is Everything (Chaos Reigns) – 5:44
2. Blood Upon the Snow – 4:38

Credits:
My Vengeance is Everything (Chaos Reigns) Recording Lineup:
Jason Ashcraft – Rhythm Guitars
Stu Block – Vocals
Alex Bosson – Drums
Chelsea McMasters – Bass
Taylor Washington – Lead Guitars

Blood Upon the Snow Recording Lineup:
Jason Ashcraft – Rhythm Guitars
Heather Michele – Vocals
Alex Bosson – Drums
Carlos Alvarez – Bass
Alon Mei-Tal – Lead Guitars
R.A. Voltaire – Male Chants
Anthony Stahl – Key Arrangements

My Vengeance is Everything (Chaos Reigns)
Music by Jason Ashcraft and Brett Tardif
Lyrics by Jason Ashcraft
Original vocal arrangements by Norman Skinner.

More info: Facebook.com/jdashcraft | Instagram.com/jason_ashcraft_/

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0 Rockshots Records – Metal Duo KRASHKARMA New Music Video “Survive The Afterlife” Off New Album “Falling To Pieces” Out June 2023 + EU / USA Tour Dates

May 25, 2023
by Asher
· KRASHKARMA · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 25, 2023

Rockshots Records – Metal Duo KRASHKARMA New Music Video “Survive The Afterlife”

New Album “Falling To Pieces” Out June 2023

EU / USA Tour Dates

Los Angeles duo KRASHKARMA is unveiling their latest single “Survive The Afterlife” accompanied by a music video in support of their forthcoming album “Falling To Pieces” due out on June 23rd via Rockshots Records. The song is about whether heaven or hell really exists, or if they’re just inventions made by those who can benefit from them. The band explains the track further:

“These lyrics are about a fictional character who dies and enters the afterlife, only to be rejected by “heaven” and then sent to a place with all the sinners and whores. However, he was also rejected by this “hell” and returns to the living world. The message is that we are all human and no one is good enough to deserve heaven or bad enough to burn in hell. We all share the same fate and should focus on being the best version of ourselves here on Earth. The song touches on themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the search for meaning after death.”

Watch the music video for “Survive The Afterlife” at https://youtu.be/yOVjRd7GUs0

Digital – https://bfan.link/survive-the-afterlife

KRASHKARMA can easily be described as one of metal’s most accomplished duos. With an impressive track record, which includes over 3 million views on their YouTube channel, over 100,000 followers on Facebook, and more than 600 shows performed around the globe, the band is ready to unveil new material with their 6th studio album entitled “Falling To Pieces”.

Looking behind the facts and figures, the band is one of the only few metal duos with a female drummer and vocalist, and a single guitarist/bassist. From behind the drum kit the energetic Niki Skistimas keeps the rhythm rock-tight as she delivers her seductively-charged vocals; meanwhile, guitarist/bassist and co-vocalist Ralf Dietel brings the material to life with his unique Frankenstein guitar/bass creation. Never before have two people created a sound so immense yet so vibrant.

For the new full-length, the duo wrote and recorded at Karma Kollective Studios in North Hollywood, California along with Ralf Dietel taking on producing, mixing, and mastering plus artwork duties. They are a self-producing duo that can be considered a jack of all trades when it comes to everything from creating to presenting their music.

A representation of the universal human experience, where the blending of differences creates something extraordinary, KRASHKARMA is intense, raw, dynamic, and electrifying. Featuring 12 tracks, “Falling To Pieces” is a story that will take fans on a journey from start to finish. From the thunderous drum intro and heart-wrenching scream pouring out of Niki Skistimas’ whole being, it sets the stage for what’s to come. From there, the album takes you on a wild ride, with ups and downs that will keep listeners’ ears excited to hear what’s next. KRASHKARMA has put a lot of effort into crafting a narrative that’s both compelling and epic, with each song building on the last to create a cohesive whole. Along the way, listeners will encounter soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and blistering solos over hammering grooves interplaying with the vocal harmonies between Niki and Ralf that KRASHKARMA is known for.

“Our fans will absolutely love our new album. It’s heavier and better than anything we’ve ever done before. We are confident that they will be blown away by it. There are all the elements that make our sound our own. Ralf really dove into utilizing every resource available to him to write the most creative riffs and bass lines possible on his prototype guitar/bass instrument, Ms. Frankenstein. We wanted the sound on the record to be as close to how we will play it live as possible and kept that in mind in the recording process. Our fans know we love a good melody and any opportunity to chant together, so there will be plenty of that as well. All the songs represent a significant moment in time for us and we’re excited to share them with the world.” adds drummer/vocalist Niki Skistimas.

Recommended for fans of Lacuna Coil, In Flames, and Stone Sour, KRASHKARMA‘s “Falling To Pieces” is out June 23, 2023, and is available for album pre-order at https://krashkarma.com/preorder.

Music Video – “Falling To Pieces” – https://youtu.be/cGCQGpFkvEU

Track Listing:
1. Falling To Pieces – 3:43
2. 15 Minutes Of Pain – 4:50
3. Survive The Afterlife – 3:42
4. Tap Dancing Through Minefields – 4:12
5. Last Rites – 5:23
6. Voodoo Devil Drums – 3:28
7. How God Lost Her Virginity – 4:08
8. Orphans In Zombieland – 4:00
9. Shut Up – 2:36
10. Fireball – 2:24
11. mONSTERS eXIT tHE hOPELESS – 4:18
12. Before The World Moved On – 5:42
Album Length: 48:32

KRASHKARMA is:
Niki Skistimas – Drums/Vocals
Ralf Dietel – Guitar/Bass/Vocals

Tour Dates:
June 3 – Rock in Rebrech – Orleans, FRANCE
June 18 – Logo – Hamburg, GERMANY (with Butcher Babies)
June 20 – Cassiopeia – Berlin, GERMANY (with Butcher Babies)
June 21 – Hydrozagadka – Warsaw, POLAND (with Butcher Babies)
June 22 – Tama – Poznan, POLAND (with Butcher Babies)
July 19 – Sunshine Studios – Colorado Springs, CO USA
July 21 – King Of Clubs – Columbus, OH USA
July 22 – Nicstock – Norwich, NY USA
August 3 – Queyrock Open Air Festival – Ginestet, FRANCE
August 16 – Malmofestivalen Rock Stage – Malmo, SWEDEN
August 18 – Backstage ROCKS – Högbo, SWEDEN
September 1 – Alhambra – Luckenwalde, GERMANY
September 2 – Merseburger Rocknacht – Merseburg, GERMANY
September 21 – Le Brin De Zinc – Barberaz, FRANCE
September 25 – Cherrydon – Marseille, FRANCE
September 30 – Handi Rock Bike Festival – FRANCE
November 3-5 – Horns Up Metal Cruise – Oslo, NORWAY

For more info: Rockshots.eu | Krashkarma.com | Facebook.com/krashkarma | Instagram.com/krashkarma | Tiktok.com/@krashkarma

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“Album of the month!” -Rock City Magazine

“Some of the catchiest Rock metal I’ve EVER heard.” -Battlehelm Mag

“…aces in songwriting that need to be heard. 10 out of 10 points.” -Terrorverlag

“…concentrated energy that is released with their mix of Rock, Metal, Hardcore and electronic elements.” -Zillo

Surprise of the month” -Powermetal.de

“Erotic-melodic with heavy beats, KrashKarma play Rock for the 21st century.” -Sonic Seducer

“…a highlight of modern, song-oriented Alternative Rock.” -Musikreviews.de

“…have a freshness that balances everything” -Sleaze Metal

“…this is banging from the first to the last minute.” -Legacy

“…the strongest song material” -Heavy Magazine

“Brutal and dancable at the same time.” -The-Pit

“…the biggest surprise! ” -Johntucker.com

“…promising mix of Industrial Metal, Alternative Rock, a graceful female singer and aggresive male vocals.” -Rock Hard

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