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0 Canada’s PHAETON’s Dramatic Progressive Metal Emerges With Playthrough For Single “Monsoon” Off New Album “Between Two Worlds” Out April 2023

March 3, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Phaeton

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Montreal, QC – March 3, 2023

Canada’s PHAETON’s Dramatic Progressive Metal Emerges With Playthrough For Single “Monsoon”

New Album “Between Two Worlds” Out April 2023

L-R – Colin Righton – Drums & Percussion, Daniel Airth – Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Kevin Thiessen – Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Keyboards, Ferdy Belland – Electric & Fretless Bass
Photo by Julian Bueckert

Phaeton is interplanetary instrumental heavy prog metal hailing from the West coast of Canada. Like their name suggests, they are fascinated with astronomy, and the idea of life itself, in all its beauty and wonder and majesty, emerging from an instant of catastrophic cosmic violence. Their dramatic music emerges from the void in thrilling bursts and unexpected turns in their second album “Between Two Worlds” and the first single “Monsoon”. The band shares their excitement for the single and what fans can expect:

“Daniel brought this one into the band and proves that he’s the Canadian King of the Killer Riff. After the kickoff crunch riffs set the mood, here comes a spooky halftime riff with a spookier guitar lead on it, and then another Killer Riff in quasi-swung time stabs out of the speakers. If Kevin is Phaeton’s version of a traditional Classical Composer (mind you, one with a 7-string Ibanez), then Daniel is our Classic Metalhead (one with a 7-string Schechter). Whereas Kevin’s songwriting style usually threads a string of different interlocking themes, Daniel knows how to capture the ears of even non-prog listeners by repeating the familiar themes, albeit with slightly different punctuations which are, to use formal musical terminology – Hella Cool.”

Phaeton strives to deliver an attention-focused listening experience. One drenched in joy and wonder and the emotional, visceral release that only prog-metal can deliver. And the lack of lyrical interference only allows the listener the better opportunity to let their imaginations run wild with the music, drifting emotionally away on the solar winds to wherever they wish to soar.

Listeners of Phaeton will find a unique twist on progressive metal, which they define on their own, song after song. They are recommended for fans of Rush, Dream Theater, and King Crimson.

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

“Between Two Worlds” is due out April 21st, 2023, and available for pre-order at Phaetonband.bandcamp.com

Track Listing:
1. Predestination – 4:57
2. Oceans of Time – 6:44
3. Terra Australis – 4:42
4. Monsoon – 6:06
5. Refraction – 4:48
6. Geomorphic – 4:51
7. Magma Chamber – 6:09
8. Between Two Worlds – 9:21
Album Length: 47:40

For more info: Facebook.com/Phaetonband | Instagram.com/phaetonband | Twitter.com/phaetonband

About: PHAETON was formed in Kimberley, BC in March 2017 by Kevin Thiessen (lead & rhythm guitar), Daniel Airth (lead & rhythm guitar), Colin Righton (drums & percussion), and Ferdy Belland (electric & fretless bass). Combining technically ferocious compositions of modern metal with the ambitious song-arrangement mindset of classic prog-rock, PHAETON (named for the theoretical proto-planet which collided with Ancient Earth during the Primordial Era) stands alone in the wilderness of British Columbia with their unique approach to instrumental prog-metal.

Phaeton is:
Kevin Thiessen – Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Keyboards
Daniel Airth – Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Ferdy Belland – Electric & Fretless Bass
Colin Righton – Drums & Percussion

Discography
2018 – Self Titled – LP
2023 – Between Two Worlds – LP

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“Top-tier instrumental prog-metal-math music from the East Kootenay region performed by a quartet of veteran musicians.” – Stuart Derdeyn (The Vancouver Sun)

“The sound on all seven tracks is huge and if there was a “best sounding hammer-ons” award then March of the Synthetics could be a contender.” – Stuart Derdeyn (The Vancouver Sun)

“An epic Progressive Metal listening experience.” – Trevor Hatter (BeatRoute Magazine)

“This badass band makes a devastating impact with their high velocity musical assault.” – Time Lord (Progarchy)

“A sparkling, sizzling debut from PHAETON, taking us on a futuristic musical journey, with deep roots in the ancient past.” – Stephen Conrad (Progressive Rock Fanatics)

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0 Out Now! Abaddonia’s Witchy, Occult Tendencies Take Shape On Debut EP “Dawn of the Serpent” + New Music Video For Title Track

March 3, 2023
by Asher
· Abaddonia · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 3, 2023

Out Now! Abaddonia’s Witchy, Occult Tendencies Take Shape On Debut EP “Dawn of the Serpent”

New Music Video For Title Track

L-R – The Reaper – Brendan Luetkenhaus (Guitar), The Possessed – Branden O’Neill (Vocalist), The Plague – Zach Neisius (Guitar), The Wendigo – Billy Jordan (Drums), Not pictured: The Cultist – Isaak Clarkson (Bass)

And so it is written, the dawn of a new era engulfs the horizon. The abyss swallows the Sun, and all its light illuminates. Mortifer, hell-bent on the eradication of all that is unjust and uninspiring, will rise above what remains. The darkness belongs to the new land: Abaddonia. Hailing from the Midwest, USA, this deathcore act got together back in 2019 and after pandemic delays are ready to release their debut EP “Dawn of the Serpent” produced by Chris Wiseman (Shadow of Intent).

“Dawn of the Serpent” is, to an extent, an opening and closing of a chapter for Abaddonia. They had pieces of what remained on this EP back when they started, but thanks to the pandemic, things were indefinitely put on hold. They shifted from a personal-lyric project that focused on personal aspects to embracing that tarot, witchy, dark stuff that they were using their branding for. “Dawn of the Serpent” marks a new horizon beyond what they once viewed as their horizon. They comment:

“We are elated to be unveiling our debut musical compilation “Dawn of the Serpent”. With this, we hope to bring music that can be used interchangeably throughout the day. We hope that people can listen to every single track at their altars, at the gym, at work through their headphones, anything. We want to offer something polished, but still containing some raw elements. Storytelling, but with emotion. This album helped us find our identity, and we hope to accurately tell that story to all of our followers.”

Abaddonia says that they think this is a great starting point for them and that there are definite building blocks rooted in the foundation of this EP that will carry into their more solidified sound as they grow into it. Atmospheric, brooding, and unique “Dawn of the Serpent” offers a wide, but consistent sound that is consumable to a diverse audience, but is also something capable of being held sacred to a particular niche of metal-heads into occult vibes. It is recommended for fans of Lorna Shore, Shadow of Intent, and Aversions Crown.

“Dawn of the Serpent” is now available as of March 3rd, 2023 on all digital platforms at https://linktr.ee/abaddonia and Abaddonia.bandcamp.com

Watch and listen to their new music video for EP title track below.

Track Listing:
1. Horsemen Pt 1- War (ft. Casey Needler) – 4:29
2. Keres – 4:28
3. Holy Water – 3:16
4. Mortifer (ft. Devin Duarte) – 4:27
5. Dawn of the Serpent – 3:30
EP Length: 20:12

EP Credits:
All songs performed by Abaddonia
All songs written by Brendan Luetkenhaus and Chris Wiseman with additional writing from Zach Neisius and Isaak Clarkson
Produced and Mixed by Chris Wiseman
Album artwork by Imperfect design

Recording and Live Lineup:
Brendan Luetkenhaus (Guitar)
Branden O’Neill (Vocalist)
Zach Neisius (Guitar)
Billy Jordan (Drums)
Isaak Clarkson (Bass)

For more info: Facebook.com/Abaddonia-119472886105121 | Instagram.com/abaddoniaband | Twitter.com/AbaddoniaUS

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“Abaddonia showcases an eerie atmosphere that builds onto the tension of the tracks.” – New Fury Media

“Tarot cards, broody tunes and a whole lotta fire. What more could you ask for?” – The Musical Misfit

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0 Israel’s NEOLIA Weave World Music Into Explosive Metal With New Self-Titled Album Out May 2023 + Music Video “Blow The Leaves”

March 3, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Neolia · Uncategorized

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Montreal, QC – March 3, 2023

Israel’s NEOLIA Weave World Music Into Explosive Metal With New Self-Titled Album Out May 2023 + Music Video “Blow The Leaves”

Israel’s Neolia chooses to float in a space where a balance between nirvana and chaos coexists. They create a wild and mystic energy field with their music by incorporating rock/metal with different elements, mostly from Latin and African music. They are releasing their self-titled debut album this coming May 2023 and plan to tour with it internationally while constantly exploring new creative ways to increase their connection with their audience and supporters.

The video for “Blow The Leaves” is now available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/kcsOO7tCf-Y

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/41x1k1j

Musically, the album is a reflection of years of soaking up music of different genres from rock to pop to world music and whatnot. It’s a fusion of bits upon bits of pieces absorbed and processed and then spat out from a personal perspective. In its musical aspect, it’s rock and metal based, but with a twist of African, Latin, Jazz, and ambient that reaches the spectrum of high and low, tender, extreme, and crazy. The band explains the album further:

The way the music combines with the lyrics is parallel in the sense that it doesn’t tell the story that inspired it in a chronological way, but as a puzzle where the character, Alex, reflects upon fractions of his life, from different phases. We don’t know where Alex ends up in his life, but we do know where he has been, and what he goes through in each place. Each track gives us a glimpse into Alex’s life and describes a certain scene, a thought process, or an emotional conflict from childhood to adulthood. He gets shoved to the margins of society, and follows a long and harsh way in search of purpose and communication with the people around him.”

Neolia formed to give to others and to encourage people to come together (A connection between souls). They formed to give showcase their art in a few dimensions, one that’s personal, and spiritual and the other that is musical and expressive.

Recommended listening for fans of The Mars Volta, Sikth, and Mudvayne, the self-titled album was mastered by Howie Weinberg (Metallica, Pantera, Nirvana) an due out on May 5th, 2023.

Album pre-order is available at https://neolia.bandcamp.com/album/neolia

Track Listing:
1. The Shed – 3:44
2. The Shed outro – 0:52
3. Your prophecy – 7:44
4. Dance of violence – 7:10
5. Carried away – 5:49
6. Carried away outro – 1:24
7. Karma – 4:09
8. Karma outro – 0:44
9. Day in day out – 11:06
10. Anchors – 7:14
11. Rise and fall – 5:06
12. Blow the leaves – 7:02
13. A better version of you – 4:53
14. Refahim – 8:00
Album Length: 74:57

For more info: http://www.neoliaband.com | http://www.facebook.com/neoliaband | http://www.instagram.com/neoliaband

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“It’s as if Ben’s screams had come straight out of hell tearing the skies in all directions” – Metalist Magazine

“Filled with different time signatures, that incorporate beautiful melodic parts and screams that hit you directly in the center of the stomach” – Radio Ze Rock Magazin

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0 Black Lion Records – Flip The Switch And Get Ready For “Monolithic Suppressor Engaged” From Swedish Death Metal Super Group IRONMASTER (ex-members of Dark Funeral, Scar Symmetry, Facebreaker)

March 3, 2023
by Asher
· Ironmaster (Black Lion records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 3, 2023

Black Lion Records – Flip The Switch And Get Ready For “Monolithic Suppressor Engaged” From Swedish Death Metal Super Group IRONMASTER (ex-members of Dark Funeral, Scar Symmetry, Facebreaker)

New Album “Weapons Of Spiritual Carnage” Out April 2023

L-R – Ironmaster – Current Line Up – Jonas Kjellgren(Guitar) Roberth Karlsson (Vocals) Janne Jaloma (Drums)
Photo credit: Scott Bobbox

Get ready for more death, more black, and more thrash from Swedish supergroup Ironmaster and their forthcoming album “Weapons Of Spiritual Carnage” due out April 28th, 2023 via Black Lion Records. The full length is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut “Thy Ancient Fire” (February 2022).

Featuring current and ex-members of Dark Funeral, Scar Symmetry, Raubtier, Carnal Forge, and Facebreaker, this strong follow-up album is a natural continuation of the path taken on the band’s debut record. More powerful and faster than ever at times, but the flow of the full-length has been the focal point of the whole writing and recording process. Everything has been done with the full album listening experience in mind. Get ready to headbang it heavy and hard from beginning to end for a memorable audible mosh pit.

Edvin Skårud wrote all the lyrics (except for one song) on this record, his dark and masterful lyrics deal with death, cruelty and the dark side of life, and the blackness of one’s soul.

Today, Ironmaster presents the lyric video for the album’s second single “Monolithic Suppressor Engaged” – https://youtu.be/SqHzJ8FFftw

The band adds about the track:

“This Black-Thrash song on the album has some King Diamond inspired guitar in the chorus that’s a bit unusual for us, but adds an evil flavor to the whole thing.”

“Weapons Of Spiritual Carnage” was recorded, mixed, and mastered at Blacklounge Studios between May 2021 and October 2022 by Jonas Kjellgren. The album is now available for pre-order via Black Lion Records at https://ironmasterblacklion.bandcamp.com/album/weapons-of-spiritual-carnage

Previous Single:

“Bringer Of Deception” – https://youtu.be/NZkhTjC9qOw

Track Listing:
1. Solemn Pestilence – 3:22
2. Ocean Of Searing Hatred – 4:58
3. Weapons Of Spiritual Carnage – 3:48
4. Infinite Virulent – 5:03
5. Monolithic Suppressor Engaged – 3:14
6. Cast Into The Hollow – 4:59
7. Implications Of Sacral Time – 0:36
8. Lies Of Apathy – 3:43
9. Bringer Of Deception – 3:48
10. Dismantling Eternity – 4:23
Album Length: 37:55

IRONMASTER are:
Roberth Karlsson – Vocals
Jonas Kjellgren – Guitars
Janne Jaloma – Drums

Discography:
2023 – Weapons Of Spiritual Carnage
2022 – Thy Ancient Fire

For more info:

Blacklion.nu | Facebook.com/blacklionrecordswe | Instagram.com/blacklionrecordsswe

Facebook.com/ironmaster666 | Instagram.com/ironmaster666

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0 Seek The Beauty In The Little Things With Video “Destination Woe” From SHORES OF NULL Off Upcoming Album “The Loss Of Beauty” Out March 2023 + EU Tour w/ Swallow The Sun, Draconian, Avatarium

March 3, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Shores of Null (Spikerot Records)

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Montreal, QC – March 3, 2023

Seek The Beauty In The Little Things With Video “Destination Woe” From SHORES OF NULL

New Album “The Loss Of Beauty” Out March 2023

EU Tour w/ Swallow The Sun, Draconian, Avatarium

Shores of Null, from Rome, Italy has been ensnaring doom metal fans around the world for years with their particular blend of doom metal, one that ebbs and flows with melancholy, soothing vocal harmonies, and epic guitar work. Their latest work “The Loss Of Beauty” is their fourth album and the single “Destination Woe” is the fourth single and the opening track. The band comments on the personal intricacies of the song:

“The lyrics take inspiration from the aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi, which in Japanese culture consists of the appreciation of all that is imperfect, impermanent, incomplete, and transient. This is actually a recurrent theme throughout the entire album. Beauty can also be intangible, like it can be a childhood memory or a pleasant episode in our life that will never come back, thus giving us a feeling of melancholy. Nothing is forever and we must be aware that everything comes to an end, in this perspective everything that is ephemeral becomes even more beautiful.”

Since their well-received debut album “Quiescence”, Shores of Null has been refining their sound and putting the emphasis on melodies. With the sophomore “Black Drapes For Tomorrow” they brought in more complex structures and with “Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying)” they took the doomier, heavier, and darkest aspect of their sound and poured it into a 38-minute track. “The Loss Of Beauty” continues where “Black Drapes For Tomorrow” left off, initially conceived to be the band’s third album and preserved until today. Stylistically, it is melancholic dark metal with an assorted palette of genres.

Recommended for any and all doom fans, especially fans of Borknagar, Paradise Lost, and Amorphis, “The Loss Of Beauty” releases on March 24, 2023.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Destination Woe” – https://youtu.be/_Qc7i8Zshu8

“The Loss Of Beauty” is due out March 24th, 2023.

Album pre-order (Digital, CD, Vinyl) – https://linktr.ee/thelossofbeauty

Music Video – “Nothing Left To Burn” – https://youtu.be/wuP14Dgx4F4

Music Video – “The Last Flower” – https://youtu.be/W_LV8-Mz8qA

Music Video – “My Darkest Years” – https://youtu.be/DUgQC52vyOY

Track Listing:
1. Transitory – 1:20
2. Destination Woe – 4:52
3. The Last Flower – 4:59
4. Darkness Won’t Take Me – 4:14
5. Nothing Left To Burn – 4:55
6. Old Scars – 4:23
7. The First Son – 2:17
8. A Nature In Disguise – 6:26
9. My Darkest Years – 4:56
10. Fading As One – 5:19
11. A New Death Is Born – 4:54
Album Length: 48:40
Bonus Tracks (CD and digital only)
12. Underwater Oddity – 4:18
13. Blazing Sunlight – 1:57

Shores Of Null is:
Davide Straccione – Vocals
Gabriele Giaccari – Guitars
Raffaele Colace – Guitars
Matteo Capozucca – Bass
Emiliano Cantiano – Drums

Shores Of Null on their upcoming European tour with Swallow The Sun, Draconian and Avatarium in April/May 2023: https://www.shoresofnull.com/tour
02/04/2023 – Parkteatret – Oslo (NO)
04/04/2023 – Pumpehuset – Copenhagen (DK)
05/04/2023 – HeadCrash – Hamburg (DE)
06/04/2023 – Doornroosje – Nijmegen (NL)
07/04/2023 – Het Entrpot – Brugge (BE)
08/04/2023 – Rebellion – Manchester (UK)
09/04/2023 – Slay – Glasgow (UK)
10/04/2023 – Limelight 2 – Belfast (UK)
11/04/2023 – Whelan’s . Dublin (IRE)
12/04/2023 – The Underworld . London (UK)
13/04/2023 – Essigfabrik – Köln (DE)
14/04/2023 – Matrix – Bochum (DE)
15/04/2023 – Colos-Saal – Aschaffenburg (DE)
16/04/2023 – Im Wizemann – Stutgart (DE)
17/04/2023 – Le Grillen – Colmar (FR)
18/04/2023 – Backstage – Paris (FR)
19/04/2023 – Le Ferrailleur – Nantes (FR)
20/04/2023 – Le Rex – Toulouse (FR)
21/04/2023 – Sala Changó – Madrid (ES)
22/04/2023 – Sala Bóveda – Barcelona (ES)
23/04/2023 – Secret Place – Montpellier (FR)
24/04/2023 – CCO Villeurbanne – Lyon (FR)
25/04/2023 – Legend Club – Milan (IT)
26/04/2023 – Orto Bar – Ljubljana (SLO)
27/04/2023 – Schüür – Luzern (CH)
28/04/2023 – Undertown – Meyrin (CH)
29/04/2023 – Caves du Manoir – Martigny (CH)
30/04/2023 – Backstage – Munich (DE)
01/05/2023 – Dürer Kert – Budapest (HU)
02/05/2023 – Viper Room – Vienna (AT)
03/05/2023 – Futurum – Prague (CZ)
04/05/2023 – Hole44 – Berlin (DE)
05/05/2023 – Drizzly Grizzly – Gdansk (PL)
06/05/2023 – Klub Łącznik- Wrocław (PL)
07/05/2023 – UT Connewitz – Leipzig (DE)

For more info: Spikerot.com | Shoresofnull.com | Facebook.com/shoresofnull | Instagram.com/shoresofnull | Twitter.com/shoresofnull

About: Shores of Null stand out from their contemporaries with their ability to blend seemingly disparate elements into their sound, overwhelmingly heavy and soothing at the same time: blackened aggression stands alongside gothic-doom sections without either sounding out of place. Their music can be both melancholic yet majestic, made of chorale-like guitar textures across the instrument’s entire range, sustained by a powerful rhythmic section and punctuated by a refined mixture of clean and growled vocals, along with extensive use of pleasing vocal harmonies which have become the band’s trademark through the years.

The Rome-based metal band has been an unwavering presence within the metal underground since their musical outset in 2013, churning out three impressive records: the melodic and somber “Quiescence” (Candlelight, 2014), the darker and more complex “Black Drapes For Tomorrow” (Candlelight/Spinefarm, 2017), and finally their most ambitious work to date “Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying)” (Spikerot Records, 2020), a 38-minute long opus which continues to prove the band’s willingness to go off the beaten path while creating their ultimate doom manifesto.

The band’s fourth album “The Loss Of Beauty”, recorded during the same sessions of “Beyond The Shores”, is expected to be released in March of 2023.

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Shores of Null continues to impress and expand upon their doomy sound. An epic-length track worthy to sit amongst the best of these ventures (Edge of Sanity, Insomnium). Emotionally fulfilling and musically satisfying all at once.” – Dead Rhetoric (Best-of 2020)

“this album definitely is one of the best Doom Metal pieces I had the pleasure to look at in 2020. Once you plunge into its astonishing flow, there will be no escape from that majestic march through soaring soundscapes to those tear-drenched horizons.” – Rock Music Raider (Best of 2020)

“it’s certainly ambitious (video for “Beyond the Shores (On Death and Dying)”), but if you have the time, it’s worth the watch. Steeped in quality and excellent videography, it definitely deserves the attention for the amount of effort used.” – Metal Injection

“Shores of Null rolled the dice with Beyond the Shores (On Death and Dying) and delivered in a big fucking way… Shores of Null have crafted something special; a heart-wrenchingly emotive and beautiful journey of sorrow, anguish, pain, and acceptance. Beyond the Shores (On Death and Dying) is a splendidly sombre, brilliantly written opus of commanding death-doom that demands attention.” – Teeth of The Divine

“this album is phenomenal, both in terms of concept and its monumental delivery… with this magnum opus [Shores Of Null] have proved their position front and centre as depressed doom-titans…” – The Sleeping Shaman

“Beyond The Shores (On Death and Dying)” is a near perfect, monumental achievement of doom. I can’t imagine any fan of the style not finding something here to enjoy.” – Metal Temple

“An enchanting, gloomy opus.” – Moshville Times

“A single track of incredibly well-realised melodic doom metal, layered with all sorts of treats and nuanced delivery.” – Wonderbox Metal

“A piece of delicious despair, delivered on a platter of storm-ridden and excellently executed Doom Metal. A record that left anybody else in the genre in 2020 quaking in their wake.” – Rock Music Raider

“their most intricate and brooding work to date… grandiose emotional impact.” – Metal Storm

0 Streaming Now! LUNAR (ft. members Witherfall, Helion Prime) Releases Magical, Progressive Concept Album “The Illusionist” – Guests from Shining, Obscura, Mors Principium Est, Paladin, Caligula’s Horse and more!

March 2, 2023
by Asher
· Lunar · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 2, 2023

Streaming Now! LUNAR (ft. members Witherfall, Helion Prime) Releases Magical, Progressive Concept Album “The Illusionist”

ft. members from Witherfall, Helion Prime, Planeswalker, Novareign, Mokili Wa, Nordic Frost, Outloud, Double Vision

Album Guests Jørgen Munkeby (Shining), Christian Münzner (Obscura), Andy Gillion (Mors Principium Est),
Taylor Washington (Paladin), Sam Vallen (Caligula’s Horse), Ben Karas (Thank You Scientist), Gleb Kanasevich, Patrick Corona

Top – L- R – Ryan Price – Bass, Alex Nasla – Keyboards & Synthesizers, Chandler Mogel – Lead Vocals
Bottom – L – R – Alex Bosson – Drums & Percussion, Brian Lewis – Growl Vocals, Balmore Lemus – Guitars

Based out of Sacramento, California, USA, Lunar is a progressive metal band who have released three albums thus far, with their fourth out on March 3rd. Chock-full of epic riffs and technical details, Lunar’s “The Illusionist” featuring album guests Jørgen Munkeby (Shining), Christian Münzner (Obscura), Andy Gillion (Mors Principium Est), Taylor Washington (Paladin), Sam Vallen (Caligula’s Horse), Ben Karas (Thank You Scientist), Gleb Kanasevich, and Patrick Corona is a magical concept album that pairs creative metaphors with relatable life occurrences. According to the band, this is the best album they’ve done so far and they anticipate it to be the fan favorite. Each song sounds different from the rest, but together they are cohesive listening from front to back. The band continues to explain:

“We are so excited to finally be able to present our new album, “The Illusionist,” to the world! This album has taken so many twists and turns for us. Despite how difficult it was for us to finish this album, we couldn’t be more proud of it! This album has the best songwriting and production of any Lunar album to date. There is such a wide variety of sounds and influences, but also the album flows seamlessly from one song to another. And, once again, there is a huge list of amazing guest appearances from members of Obscura, Caligula’s Horse, Paladin, Emperor, Thank You Scientist, and more!”

“The Illusionist” is a concept album that tells the story of a magician that questions his entire life’s work. He’s spent his entire life devoting himself to his craft and now he questions if it was worth it. Lunar believes this is a concept many people can relate to, especially those who have careers in some kind of artistic field. Musically, the album goes through many stages as the character does on this journey of himself. There are songs that are angry, songs that are confused, songs that are depressed, and everywhere in between.

Lunar prides itself on writing music that is important to them and that they personally enjoy. It is recommended for fans of Devin Townsend, Opeth, and Katatonia

“The Illusionist” is being released on March 3, 2023, via Saibot Reign Records and before it officially drops, its album stream premiere can be heard on MetalInsider HERE.

Album pre-order via https://lunarbandofficial.bandcamp.com.

Videos:

“Showtime” ft. guest guitar solo Paladin’s Taylor Washington – https://youtu.be/qL5SU9T7ta4

“Juggling Chainsaws” ft. guest guitar solo Obscura’s Christian Münzner – https://youtu.be/RrA61tilg7k

“Turn Off The World” ft. guest guitar solo from Caliguala’s Horse’s Sam Vallen – https://youtu.be/iNTrk0V4uz4

Track Listing:
1. Prestidigitation – 6:16
2. The Illusionist – 10:04
3. Showtime – 3:45
4. Worship The Sun – 5:23
5. Turn Off The World – 7:14
6. Disassembled – 5:53
7. Juggling Chainsaws – 7:30
8. For My Next Trick – 3:57
9 . Now You See Me – 8:39
Album Length: 58:46

Album Credits:
– Album Produced by: Alex Bosson
– Album Mixed by: Linus Coreliusson
– Album Mastered by: Jens Bogren
– Album artwork by: Travis Smith
– Album layout / design by: Brian Lewis
– Member of ASCAP

Recording Lineup:
Drums & Percussion – Alex Bosson
(Music – Track 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8,9) (Lyrics – Track 2, 3, 5, 6,9)
Guitars – Balmore Lemus
(Music – Track 4) (Lyrics – Track 4, 7
Bass – Ryan Price (Music – Track 8)
Keyboards & Synthesizers – Alex Nasla
Lead Vocals – Chandler Mogel
Growl Vocals – Brian Lewis
Clarinet – Gleb Kanasevich (Track 1)
Saxophone – Patrick Corona (Track 2)
Flute & Saxophone – Jørgen Munkeby (Track 6)
Violin & Viola – Ben Karas (Track 9)
Additional Guitar Solo – Andy Gillion (Track 2)
Additional Guitar Solo – Taylor Washington (Track 3)
Additional Guitar Solo – Sam Vallen (Track 5)
Additional Guitar Solo – Christian Münzner (Track 7)

For more info: Facebook.com/lunarbandofficial | Instagram.com/lunarbandofficial | Twitter.com/LunarBandOffcl | YouTube.com/@lunarbandofficial

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“This is a record that everyone must own. Every generation and every country should adore an album like this, as one like Theogony rarely makes itself known. If you like music and consider it art, this is a must.” – Prog-Sphere on “Theogony” #23 Best Albums of 2017

“The sophomore album from this Cali band is showing the band expanding their horizons in sound. The heavy parts are heavier, the lighter parts are even lighter and the proggier parts are even more insanely proggy *plus on the song, Surrender, there is a very cool nod to the final lasting riff in Opeth’s Deliverance to close out the track…don’t think I didn’t catch that!* With all of the guest appearances, fantastic production and just masterful songwriting, this is one of the strongest prog albums you will hear all year. Trust me!” – Heavy Debriefings on “Eidolon” #39 Best Albums of 2019

“Inspired by a tragedy that befell the project in the way of losing guitarist Ryan Erwin, drummer and songwriter Alex Bosson has put his emotions towards honing a release that is as beautiful as angry. Helping him in his vision are guest contributions from members of Haken, Leprous, Thank You Scientist, Fallujah, etc.” – Prog-Sphere on “Eidolon” #19 Best Albums of 2019

“The word “classic” gets tossed around a lot, but I honestly can’t think of a better word for Eidolon. From front to back and top to bottom, this album is both firmly rooted in death metal with a progressive bend while standing alone atop the mountain. It’s equally headbanging heavy and enthralling, music to get in the mosh pit and simply sit in awe of. This is required listening because there’s nothing else quite like it.” – Progarchy on “Eidolon”

“Like Theogony, Eidolon is another very impressive showcase of modern progressive metal. It’s technical, emotional, melodic, and aggressive and is just very well put-together overall.” – wimpsandposers.com

Best of AOTY:
Prog-Sphere: “Theogony” #23 best of 2017
Prog-Sphere: “Eidolon” #19 best of 2019
Heavy Debriefings: “Eidolon” #39 best of 2019
Wimpsandposers: “Eidolon” #20 best of 2019
2019 SAMMIES (Sacramento Area Music Awards) Nominee “Best Metal Band”
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0 RivetSkull Launches ZeroHate Merch Line With New Video “Narcissus” – Proceeds Donated To Metal for Good

March 2, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · RivetSkull

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Montreal, QC – March 2, 2023

RivetSkull Launches ZeroHate Merch Line With New Video “Narcissus” – Proceeds Donated To Metal for Good

New Album Out Now! “Trail of Souls: Samsara”

L-R – Mark X. Plog (Guitar), Chad McMurray (Vocals), Mark Hopkins (Bass), Michael Robson (Drums)

Photo Credit – Niffer Calderwood

Releasing the re-imagined full-length “Trail of Souls: Samsara” this past July, Seattle and Los Angeles-based heavy metal four-piece RivetSkull are sharing a new lyric video for the track “Narcissus”. Along with its unveiling, the band is launching a merch line called “Zero Hate” (https://www.rivetskull.com/zerohate) where proceeds from sales will be donated to a non-profit called Metal for Good, which uses the positive values of rock, metal, and other alternative subcultures to make a positive difference in communities. More info can be found at https://metalforgood.org/about/

The band comments on both the track and Zero Hate Merch.

“We chose “Narcissus” as its lyrics decry hateful people, their leadership, speech, and violence. It shines the light on world leaders who convince others to do their bidding, regardless of cost. We like to make a difference and heavy metal has always been a refuge, RivetSkull is committed to working toward a world of #ZEROHATE. 100% of the profits from RivetSkull’s ZERO HATE merch line will be donated to Metal for Good to help support programs that change lives through the collective power and support of the heavy metal community.”

The video “Narcissus” can be seen and heard via its premiere on MetalInsider HERE.

“Trail of Souls: Samsara” is a complete re-recording of the band’s self-published 2020 album “Trail of Souls”. After self-recording and releasing their debut album during the global pandemic, RivetSkull revisited their songs with professional production that captures the massive sound that fans have come to expect from their live shows.

The band comments on re-recording and re-releasing the album:

“Our current sound is a petri dish of our combined experiences up until now: the things we’ve listened to, the things we’ve played… Trail of Souls: Samsara is a re-recording of our self-recorded/ self-produced 2020 album Trail of Souls. This time around, we recorded it organically, all together in one room at London Bridge Studio. A really good studio produces a really good sound: it’s either tuned that way professionally or it’s evolved that way through history. You work differently in that type of environment, it elevates the performance…It’s like if a doctor is doing surgery in their living room, they’re not going to perform as well.

“Trail of Souls: Samsara” has an epic, yet nostalgic feel. Lyrically, vocalist Chad McMurray writes from the heart about things people can relate to, nothing is contrived. RivetSkull isn’t trying to write a certain kind of song and they’re not trying to portray a certain image. They’re not trying to be a tough, brutal band. They’re just normal guys who like metal, much like it was in the 70s – 80s. “I don’t know, maybe we need to bring cod pieces back?” jokes McMurray.

Recorded at London Bridge Studio (Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Queensrÿche) and produced by Matt Hyde (Slayer, Deftones, Seether), “Trail of Souls: Samsara” promises much more than a sonic retouch of the original. The reworked collection features new cover artwork and a previously unreleased recording of a cover of Aerosmith’s “King and Queens.”

RivetSkull keeps it classic and is recommended for fans of Judas Priest, Def Leppard, and Armored Saint.

“Trail of Souls: Samsara” was released on July 8, 2022, and is available on all digital platforms at the following link – https://lnk.to/TrailOfSoulsSamsara

Track Listing:
1. Crash and Burn (2:49)
2. Forever (5:24)
3. Mystified (3:45)
4. Another Way to Heaven (7:29)
5. Narcissus (5:01)
6. Trail of Souls (4:04)
7. It’s Not Enough (4:02)
8. Kings and Queens (Aerosmith cover) (5:16)
Album Length: 37:54

For more info:
http://www.rivetskull.com
http://www.facebook.com/rivetskull
http://www.twitter.com/rivetskull
http://www.instagram.com/rivetskull

About:
It would be easy to call RivetSkull a traditional heavy metal band, but they’re so much more than that. RivetSkull has taken the very roots of heavy metal and forged it into something new and fresh. Spawned from the same DNA that created the beasts that roamed the dark valleys of Birmingham, the foothills of the Cascades, and the plains of Texas, there’s no denying RivetSkull’s heavy metal heritage. This is hard-hitting music blasted over record store chatter, the buzzing of a tattoo gun, or the revving of a motorcycle engine. But, as any metalhead will tell you, heavy metal is more than just a genre: it’s therapy, it’s community, it’s a style – and it’s a movement. And it’s always evolving.

RivetSkull has created a modern sound that’s as unique as each member’s influences, from punk to country, from alternative to funk. Listening to RivetSkull, it’s easy to envision the band’s live show: Chad McMurray’s clean vocals soaring over a sea of bobbing bodies in black band t-shirts, Mark X. Plog’s boundary-defying guitar ascending over raised beers and outstretched metal horns, Michael Robson’s emphatic drums and Mark Hopkins’ booming bass rattling the bones beneath black jeans and denim vests. Like good metal – you’ll feel it in your core as much as you’ll hear it in your ears. All of this is brought to you by a dedicated and hard-working band of brothers. They are RivetSkull and they’re bringing the past into the future.

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0 Canada’s NOMAD Now Streaming Dynamic Debut Progressive Death Metal Album “The Mountain” – Mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy)

March 2, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Nomad

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Montreal, QC – March 2, 2023

Canada’s NOMAD Now Streaming Dynamic Debut Progressive Death Metal Album “The Mountain”

Mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy)

L-R – Josh MacDonald (Bass), Matt Johnstone (Guitar/Vocals), Bretton Melanson, (Drums/Vocals), Jeff Mabb (Guitar/Vocals)
Photo Credit – Chris Geistlinger

Hailing from Canada’s Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Nomad is a dynamic, progressive death metal band consisting of drummer/vocalist Bretton Melanson; guitarist/vocalist Matt Johnstone; guitarist/vocalist Jeff Mabb; and bassist Josh MacDonald. Having three vocalists creates a unique sound that is powerful, complex, and full-bodied. They have solidified their name in the local scene with festival appearances and supporting big-name acts and now they are stoked to have their debut album “The Mountain” ready for ears around the world. They share their excitement for the release:

“This has been a long time coming. After so many external factors holding us back, we are so happy to finally get this out to the world, and start crushing audiences again. I think we have a more “Rural” feel than most metal bands. The music feels like being in nature, camping, etc. Johnstone’s old band called themselves “Bush Metal” and that kind of feeling came over.”

Throughout the album, they confront personal and societal issues, explore sci-fi worlds and question authority. The seamlessly go from soft, clean ballad parts to raging, full-throttle death metal chaos. Drum and guitar solos abound, and the diversity in the vocal styles makes “The Mountain” an exciting and dynamic musical adventure.

The nine-track album was mixed by Bretton Melanson, mastered by Christian Donaldson and the album artwork was done by Angela Grimmuza. A melting pot of different styles and eras, Nomad is recommended for fans of Devildriver, Gojira, and Lamb of God.

“The Mountain” is due out on March 3, 2023, and can be heard in full before it officially drops via its album stream premiere on TheProgSpace HERE.

Album pre-order (CD, Digital) – Nomadbc.bandcamp.com

Track Listing:
1. Burning Alive (4:30)
2. Haunted (6:00)
3. Revolution (6:05)
4. Relentless (6:09)
5. A Lonely Wanderer (5:08)
6. Blood Moon (9:40)
7. Rise in the Fall (6:20)
8. Processor (6:56)
9. Choke (8:52)
Album Length: 59:38

Album Credits:
– All songs written and performed by Nomad.
– Additional writing contributions by past members:
Kasey Klassen
Lorne Valliers
Dylan Heska
Justin Kleinsasser
– Mixed by Bretton Melanson
– Mastered by Christian Donaldson
– Album Artwork by: Angela Grimmuza/ Art Of Grimmuza
– MAPL – Canadian Content

Album and Live lineup:
Bretton Melanson: Drums/Vocals
Matt Johnstone: Guitar/Vocals
Jeff Mabb: Guitar/Vocals
Josh MacDonald: Bass

For more info: Facebook.com/nomadmetal | Instagram.com/nomadbandbc

About: Nomad is a dynamic, progressive death metal band from the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada and consists of drummer/vocalist Bretton Melanson; guitarist/vocalist Matt Johnstone; guitarist/vocalist Jeff Mabb; plus bassist Josh MacDonald. Kickstarted by Johnstone who was looking for an outlet, he approached Melanson and since the material felt right and with their previous history playing together, the ball was rolling. Over a few years, there was a lineup flux, with each additional leaving their mark on the material. Ultimately, they then recruited Mabb as a second guitarist and MacDonald on bass, and working collaboratively, they weave their melodic, groovy death metal.

Looking to avoid going too crazy on the violence and gore tropes that are quite prominent in metal music, they tend to tell stories based on fictional characters, historical events, science fiction, and astrophysics. Each member adds their own flair to the songs, imprinting their distinct influences.

When they hit the stage, the audience is greeted by multiple vocalists that deliver a massive wall of layered sound, integrated sound effects, and a well-thought-out visual element. They played Canada’s prominent Armstrong Metalfest in 2016-2019 and performed alongside bands such as Kataklysm, Origin, Soulfly, and Alestorm. They are releasing their debut album “The Mountain” in 2023.

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“Scary, violent and good” – Frequence Metal

““Revolution” takes no time at all to seize attention. The drums clatter and boom with immediately thrilling effect, and around those convulsive strikes the guitars slowly meander and ring in a beguiling harmony. The vocals have their own interesting harmony but flare into rabid, throat-cutting growls. That slithering opening melody, warmed by the bass, reappears and becomes a swelling ear-worm — but with a pause the song transforms into a hulking and jolting brute. The guitars jitter and whine, and the vocals change into goblin-like snarls, creating a feeling of sinister menace, which becomes even more sinister thanks to an exotically swaying and swirling guitar solo whose piercing tones are somehow inviting as well as increasingly crazed. Maniac howls, ugly gurgling expulsions, and berserk screams vent the lyrics with their own groove, while the band as a whole continue on with their nasty but highly headbangable beating.” – No Clean Singing

0 Rockshots Records – DREAMYTH New Music Video “Odyssey” Eduardo Guilló (Crusade of Bards, Sun of the Dying) + New Mythology Album “Aletheia” Out April 2023

March 2, 2023
by Asher
· Dreamyth (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 2, 2023

Rockshots Records – DREAMYTH New Music Video “Odyssey” Eduardo Guilló (Crusade of Bards, Sun of the Dying)

New Mythology Album “Aletheia” Out April 2023

Spanish power melodic metal Dreamyth will be releasing the debut album “Aletheia” on April 14, 2023, via Rockshots Records. Combining heavy riffs, epic and majestic orchestrations, modern synths, and stunning vocal and harmonies with finesse like no one else, the band delivers high caliber album with special guests Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear), Herbie Langhans (Firewind, Avantasia), Bob Katsionis (ex-Firewind) and Eduardo Guilló (Sun of the Dying, Crusade of Bards). Dreamyth intends to conquer the heart of metal fans all around the world.

Today, in support of the full-length, the band is sharing their latest music video for the track “Odyssey” featuring guest growl vocals from Eduardo Guilló (Crusade of Bards, Sun of the Dying).

The band explains the track in further detail:

““Odyssey” has one of our favourites choruses, epic and melodic where the vocalists show their power. It is the first song on the album, a drum roll moved by the wind breaks the silence to lead the way to one of the heaviest tracks on the record, powerful riffs and synthesizers command, and without knowing very well how, the adventure begins. Andrea and Edu introduce themselves in a combination of beautiful melodies and raw growls answering each other. The Etesian winds, those that mysteriously brought them here, predict a change. Before you know it, you’ll be right into the chorus, one of the catchiest on the album, a main melody sung by Andrea accompanied by numerous backing vocals from Dani, who bursts onto the scene without going unnoticed, plus even more guttural responses from Edu, three distinct vocal lines that merge at the end of the chorus to give it a force out of the ordinary. Bravery! Odyssey! Are the Battle Cries. Melodic, a lot of dynamism between the different vocal registers that our singers display here. With more vocal ornaments than instrumental compared to others, Odyssey is called to be one of the favorites of the album as it is for us.”

Music Video – https://youtu.be/exvIXfiiO_E

Digital – https://bfan.link/odyssey-7

Dreamyth was formed in 2020 by guitarist and composer Adrián Carrero (Crusade of Bards) and drummer David Macarrilla. Dreamyth crafted its name by combining the words “Dream” and “Myth”, which they described as “a new world beyond imagination where its Myths and legends are real”. Andrea Carrero completed the core of the project after singing on all the song demos (released and unreleased). Soon after they were joined by Paolo Andreotti (Crusade of Bards) and second vocalist Dani G.

Band co-founder Adrián Carrero’s passion for classical history and culture, especially his stories about mythology in different cultures influences the lyrics that accompany the band’s compositions. Everything takes place in a new world where they are the Gods, Aletheia.

The concept album transports fans to a new world “ALETHEIA”, and the myth and legends that surround it are sometimes approached from a philosophical point of view.

“The idea was born from the need to give a new approach to the way of telling the myths of our world. Over the years, these stories derived from cultural traditions or legends, which have a deep symbolic meaning and usually involve a lesson, have been shared in different ways and have always generated a certain curiosity and inspiration in society. Luckily, there are tons of myths and legends and often many variations of the same core story between different cultures.” adds Adrián Carrero.

This first album focuses on the creation of this new world and its beginning, giving rise to a polytheistic culture where the band members are the most revered Gods with different attributes. In this approach, the band makes its own reinterpretation of some classical myths (including references to some of the most famous Greek mythologies) mixed with different personal experiences and concerns. With two lead vocals, the record brings a constant contrast, giving more life to the melodies and strengthening specific parts with numerous backing vocals. Apart from them, the first-class guests bring much more musical variety, and metal fans will be surprised and in their comfort zone at the same time with this album. Epic and catchy melodies mixed with a powerful instrumental background.

The musical composition of the album is clearly influenced by the great power metal and symphonic groups, some of the band members’ favorite genres. “Aletheia” incorporates flourished power, pop, metal, and rock songs combined with incredible storytelling of a mythical, and unique world filled with wonderful shades of “light in the dark.” On it, you can see a lot of guitars with doubled melodies, keyboards interacting with these melodies, epic orchestrations with a high level of detail, a lot of contrasts… music with a big amount of different sounds, from intimate ballads with only acoustic instruments to furious riffs leading to epic or darkness places.

Adrián Carrero adds, “The band and I are so excited to bring you the first chapter of our story! We’ve been working really hard on all this music, making the stories connect and the music itself reflect the plot of each. It’s definitely the most time we’ve spent on a musical project and the first time I’m leading all the work, from the first song ideas to the lyrics. We hope people enjoy it as much as we did forging it.”

Dreamyth is recommended for fans of Avantasia, Firewind, and Beast in Black.

Album pre-order – https://bit.ly/AletheiaCD

First single / title track – “Aletheia” ft. Herbie Langhans (Firewind, Avantasia):

Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/8dKp0h3NB4Q
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3JaSgbM

Track Listing:
1. Creatio Ex Nihilo (Intro) – 1:10
2. Odyssey – 4:02
3. Aletheia – 5:03
4. In this Nightmare – 4:27
5. The Curse of the Erinyes – 3:55
6. Dreamland – 6:18
7. Firelove – 7:22
8. Fairytale – 4:55
9. My Delight – 4:55
10. Down to the Moon – 5:19
11. In Aeternum (Outro) – 2:27
12. Cuento de Hadas (Bonus track) – 4:56
Album Length: 54:54

Album Credits (music, cover/art, production):
MUSIC by Adrián Carrero
PRODUCED by Adrián Carrero and Dani G
ARTWORK, LOGOTYPE, SYMBOL and SLEEVE DESIGN by Gustavo Sazes
PHOTOSHOOT by NAT ENEMEDE (Make Up by YOLUANA)
SPECIAL GUESTS
RALF SCHEEPERS vocals on “DREAMLAND”
HERBIE LANGHANS vocals on “ALETHEIA”
EDUARDO GUILLÓ growl vocals on “ODYSSEY” and “THE CURSE OF THE ERINYES”
BOB KATSIONIS keyboard solo on “DREAMLAND”

For more info: Rockshots.eu | Instagram.com/dreamyth.official | Facebook.com/DreamythOfficial | Twitter.com/Dreamyth_ | Tiktok.com/@dreamythofficial

About: Dreamyth is a Spanish power melodic metal project officially created in 2020 by Adrián Carrero and David Macarrilla. They crafted the name by combining the words “Dream” and “Myth”, which they described as “a new world beyond imagination where its Myths and legends are real”. Andrea Carrero completed the base of the project after singing all the song demos (released and unreleased).

Combining heavy riffs, epic and majestic orchestrations, modern synths, and stunning vocal and harmonies with finesse and like no one else, delivered with high production values and first-class guests like Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear), Herbie Langhans (Firewind, Avantasia) and Bob Katsionis (ex-Firewind), Dreamyth intend to conquer the heart of the metal fans all around the world.

“Do you think you know all the tales? Maybe not… not in this world. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Dream Show, welcome to my land, please, welcome… To Dreamyth”

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0 Wisconsin’s YOTUMA Induce Brutality And Groove With “The Traveler” Off Forthcoming EP “Otherworldly Incarnate”

March 1, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Yotuma

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Montreal, QC – March 1, 2023

Wisconsin’s YOTUMA Induce Brutality And Groove With “The Traveler” Off Forthcoming EP “Otherworldly Incarnate”

L-R Yotuma Current Lineup: Ella Rose (Bass) | Ben Van (Guitar) | Brevin Becker (Drums) | Ryan McAleavy (Vocals)
Photographer: Sara Richter

Madison, WI’s Yotuma is a fresh new sound out of the American Midwest with its brutal and groovy-inducing death metal. The quartet has something new for your headbanging palate with their latest single “The Traveler” off their upcoming EP “Otherworldly Incarnate” due out later this year to follow their 2021 debut album “Age of Acrimony”.

The track “The Traveler” has been a fan favorite live, with its catchy hooks, and riffs giving listeners a memorable moment in the mosh pit. The band adds:

“Traveler started with inspiration from Tool’s Lateralus track and Mudvayne’s Dig for the bass riffing. As soon as we finalized the structure and riffs for it, we knew it was going to be received well. This was the second song we wrote in the EP and we tried to keep it straightforward and catchy.”

Choosing the most well-received live songs that fit together in a cohesive vision was the main rule for Yotuma when they selected the track listing for “Otherworldly Incarnate”. It was a vigorous selection and a thorough writing process for the band, which consists of Ryan McAleavy (Vocals), Ella Rose (Bass), Ben Van (Guitar), and Brevin Becker (Drums) (ex-Squidhammer). Each track stays unique and fresh flowing smoothly into one another to present the EP as a work of art from beginning to end.

“Otherworldly Incarnate is going to be a powerhouse of seven songs all with different approaches to its songwriting. We experimented with our writing processes while still keeping the energy and power that the fans love. We absolutely love how this record turned out. Evan Yoakum did a phenomenal job recording this EP and Russell Hollar nailed the mix and master. This EP really captures our vision with the tracks sounding raw and gritty while staying tight and polished. We feel like we’ve raised the bar for our next release and are sure to continue to strive for bigger, better, and more impressive bangers.” says the band.

Creating technical and dynamic extreme music with a groove that takes influences from death, progressive, and thrash, Yotuma is recommended for fans of Decapitated, Gojira, Kublai Khan, 200 Stab Wounds, and Lamb of God.

Their single “The Traveler” can be heard via its music video premiere on TheCirclePit YouTube channel – https://youtu.be/vfy9f5ilFCs

Track Listing:
1 – Mantra
2 – Welding the Flesh
3 – The Traveler
4 – Viscera Bucket
5 – Shrine of Absolution
6 – Unhinged Atrocity
7 – Wrath of Acala

For more info: Yotuma.com | Facebook.com/yotumaWI | Instagram.com/yotuma_

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