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0 Out Now! Rockshots Records – THE HUMAN TORNADO’s New Album “Love Is Démodé” + New Video “It’s Never Too Late”

March 11, 2022
by Asher
· Music News · The Human Tornado

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Montreal, QC – March 11, 2022

Out Now! Rockshots Records – THE HUMAN TORNADO’s New Album “Love Is Démodé”

+ New Video “It’s Never Too Late”

THE HUMAN TORNADO‘s new album “Love Is Démodé” is now out as of March 11th via Rockshots Records and today to celebrate its release, the band is sharing their new video for “It’s Never Too Late”.

“Couple relationships are a very complex and delicate subject. Although a man or a woman can destroy each other physically or psychologically, it’s never too late to start over, but never forgetting that every action determines a reaction. The subdivision of this song into two parts was a deliberate choice to show the evolution possibly happening within a relationship. It’s a song that has an aggressive and compact sound along with unconventional structure making it unique when compared to all the other tracks on the new record.” adds the band.

Watch and listen to “It’s Never Too Late” at https://youtu.be/YydbO49f_OA

“Love Is Démodé” is available via Rockshots Records at the following links:

CD – https://bit.ly/THT_CD

Digital – https://bfan.link/love-is-demode

Offering a slab of smashing knock-out heavy groove rock, The Human Tornado‘s “Love Is Démodé” follows their 2016 debut record “Storm In A Ketchup” (Hidden Stone Records). Since their inception in 2014, the band has been making shockwaves out of their home country of Italy supporting touring bands such as Twelve Foot Ninja, Destrage, and Crazy Town.

The album was self-produced by The Human Tornado with mixing and mastering done by Marco Paradisi at Boat Studio. The album features ten hurricane tour de force tracks that will leave fans breathless and eager to set the track listing on repeat from beginning to end. The lyrical concept behind the album is love, one of the strongest feelings of deep affection. It has different aspects and it can be addressed to another person, an animal, or a passion. But, if it’s pure, this doesn’t matter. The band explains further:

“For some years this feeling of love has been declining, going out of fashion. In fact, in our society finding people loving what they do is increasingly difficult and often image, power, success are the most important aspects of life. Moreover, these goals are more and more often achieved by means of questionable actions and negative feelings. In this album we want to express our idea of love in particular towards music, showing in every single song even the dark and negative sides coming from love in our life.”

Previous Singles:
Last Embrace – https://youtu.be/EX_U0YwqCtk
Dreamland (Music Video) – https://youtu.be/5lsGrnkjGTo
What I’m Waiting For (Music Video) – https://youtu.be/W5nrqzDMJHo

Track Listing:
1. It’s Never Too Late (3:11)
2. Dreamland (3:19)
3. What I’m Waiting For (3:45)
4. The Iron King (3:12)
5. Great Unknown (3:53)
6. Last Embrace (4:06)
7. Free (4:05)
8. Kill! Kill! Kill! (3:26)
9. Compromise (3:31)
10. Black Mind Hole (5:28)
Album Length: 38:03

Band Lineup:
Roberto “Rob” Montanari – Vocals
Simone “Goro” Gorini – Guitar
Maximiliano -”Max” Giglio – Guitar
Arash “Ash” Saboori – Bass
Lorenzo “Law” Trentin – Drums

Album Credits:
– All songs Written, Produced and Arranged by The Human Tornado
– Recorded at Boat Studio, Calderara di Reno (BO) – Italy
– Mixed and Mastered by Marco Paradisi at Boat Studio, Calderara di Reno (BO) – Italy
– Design, Artwork and Layout by Antonio “Mantra” Magro

More info:
Rockshots.eu
Facebook.com/THTofficial
Instagram.com/thehumantornadoband

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0 Decibel Magazine Premieres Idol Of Fear’s Brooding Third Album “Trespasser”

March 10, 2022
by Asher
· Idol of Fear · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 10, 2022

Decibel Magazine Premieres Idol Of Fear’s Brooding Third Album “Trespasser”

“Trespasser” Out March 11, 2022

L-R – Kalei – Bass, Austin – Vocals, Doug – Drums, Dave – Guitar
Photo credit: A.J.

Toronto’s Idol Of Fear is releasing their third album “Trespasser” shortly, with a first listening over at Decibel Magazine. The album is a black metal masterpiece, shrouded in darkness, bitterness, and relentless riffs.

Listen to it in full HERE.

Their most powerful and cohesive album to date, “Trespasser” will provide a darkly invigorating yet personally introspective experience for the listener. Every lyric relates to a personal experience, but oftentimes certain elements seem to make their way through dreams and other nebulous connection points. They explain the album in further detail:

“Fear has never in recent memory held more power and sway over our populations than now. A spectrum ranging from extreme visceral terror to the more subtle and sublime forms, the latter form perhaps more nefarious in its subliminal accumulation. Whether manufactured or seated in a terrible legitimacy, its prevalence has seeped into nearly every aspect of our societal facets. Acknowledgment of its reign is unnecessary when it dictates the context of an individual existing within its domain. “TRESPASSER” is born of this wicked plane; a vehicle of ill-conceived venturing into the hostile dark.”

All the members of the band contribute ideas during the creative process. They have tracked the last two albums themselves and while this approach may change in the future, it has proven efficient to this point. The album was mastered by Jeremie Bézier (Emptiness, Enthroned) and the artwork was done by Rotten Fantom.

The eerily progressing black darkness from the North is recommended for fans of Shining, Deathspell Omega, and Mgla.

“Trespasser” officially releases on March 11, 2022 via the band’s own label Somnolence Productions.

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

Lyric Video – Cheirotonia – https://youtu.be/-3kEEZfw5HM

Track Listing:
1. The Flayed Horizon (5:24)
2. Angel Dust (5:28)
3. Cheirotonia (5:15)
4. Phantom (4:58)
5. Trespasser (5:15)
6. In the Cold Light of Dawn (4:27)
7. Alone With You (5:12)
8. What You Came to Find (6:18)
9. Endless (3:00)
Album Length: 45:16

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Idol of Fear
• All songs written by: Idol of Fear
• Produced by: Idol of Fear
• Mixed by: Idol of Fear
• Mastered by: Jeremie Bézier (Emptiness, Enthroned)
• Album Artwork by: Rotten Fantom
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album and Live Band Line Up:
Austin – Vocals
Dave – Guitar
Kalei – Bass
Doug – Drums

Discography:
2022 – Trespasser
2020 – Pox (single)
2018 – Grave Aperture (LP)
2014 – All Sights Affixed, Ablaze (LP)

For more info:
Facebook.com/idoloffear
Twitter.com/idoloffear
Instagram.com/idoloffear

About:
A heavy darkness from Canada who have been stalking the unlit horizon since 2011, Idol of Fear is undeniable, undefinable. Formed out of a necessity to make something out of the gloom that swirls around us all, Idol of Fear has been making music together for a very long time now and dedicated themselves to honing their craft, as it is work that they do not approach lightly.

Thus far, Idol of Fear have released two full-lengths, “All Sights Affixed, Ablaze” (2014) and “Grave Aperture” (2018). A third, “Trespasser” will come out in 2022. All contributing ideas to the creative process, Idol of Fear tracked the first two albums themselves and tend to write new material by recording as opposed to jamming it out. Every lyric relates to a personal experience, but oftentimes certain elements seem to make their way through dreams and other nebulous connection points.

When playing live, some songs are re-arranged in order to be properly executed, but for the most part Idol of Fear recreates the atmosphere that their recorded material projects – with the extra ferocity of course.

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0 TheCirclePit Premiere – Vancouver’s CROWN OF MADNESS Release Visualizer Video For “False God’s Hymn” Off “The Void” Out March 25th

March 10, 2022
by Asher
· Crown of Madness · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 10, 2022

Vancouver’s CROWN OF MADNESS Release Visualizer Video For “False God’s Hymn” Off “The Void” Out March 25th

Visualizer Premiere via TheCirclePit

L-R – Connor Gordon – Drums, Sunshine Schneider – Vocals / Guitars
Photographer Credit – Savannah Adeline – Paradox Visuals

Crown of Madness, from Vancouver, Canada, started in the midst of the pandemic, with the intention of bringing something new and beautiful to the dark and dissonant sounds of death metal. They are gearing up to release their debut EP this year and the second single they have out to whet the auditory palates of listeners is “False God’s Hymn”.

The single is about how humanity can destroy entire planets and although we are aware of this fact, we continue to do the things that will destroy us all. This can also be interpreted in a personal way, where we as individuals continue to do things we know are bad for us. The band explains further:

“False God’s Hymn was the first song we wrote for Crown of Madness and remains to be our most refined piece. It has a solid structure, where each part flows into the other smoothly, and each section is memorable. This song has all the elements we wanted to encapsulate in our overall sound; such as brutality, beauty, and sad emotions. The lyrics reflect humanity’s societal decision to continue to destroy ourselves and the planet even though we each possess the knowledge to save us all.”

For Crown of Madness, musical and lyrical inspiration comes from their love of fantasy RPGs, drawing heavy inspiration from Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and World of Warcraft. Their dissonant guitar chord-heavy riffs usually inspire a melancholy approach to the lyrics presented with simply placed vocals that are also catchy.

Emotional and devastating, “The Void” is diverse and recommended for fans of Vitriol, Gorguts, and Fallujah.

“False God’s Hymn” can be heard via TheCirclePit – https://youtu.be/Af9tlE-CfL4

“The Void” is being released on March 25, 2022.

Album pre-order – Crownofmadness.bandcamp.com

Lyric Video – The Manipulated – https://youtu.be/IGuaVlmBaH4

Track Listing:
1. Pale (feat. Claine Lamb) (2:03)
2. Eternal Feeding (2:38)
3. The Manipulated – (4:14)
4. Anguish (feat. Kaija Krimson) (4:31)
5. False God’s Hymn (feat. Claine Lamb) (4:47)
Total Length: 18:13

EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Sunshine Schneider, Connor Gordon
• All songs written by: Sunshine Schneider, Connor Gordon
• Produced by: Sunshine Schneider, Connor Gordon
• Mixed by: Connor Gordon
• Mastered by: Stu McKillop
• Album Artwork by: Jois Cabe
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP Line Up:
Sunshine Schneider – Vocals / Guitars
Connor Gordon – Drums
Claine Lamb – Guest Piano
Kaija Krimson – Guest Vocals

Live Band Line Up:
Sunshine Schneider – Vocals / Guitars
Connor Gordon – Drums
Sylvain Maltais – Bass

For more info:
Facebook.com/crownofmadnessmetal
Twitter.com/crownofmadness_
Instagram.com/crownofmadness.metal

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0 Rockshots Records – Greek Symphonic and Cinematic FORTIS VENTUS Announce Debut Album “Vertalia” June 2022

March 10, 2022
by Asher
· Fortis Ventus (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 10, 2022

Rockshots Records – Greek Symphonic and Cinematic FORTIS VENTUS Announce Debut Album “Vertalia” June 2022

Rockshots Records is proud to announce their signing of Greek trio Fortis Ventus for the release of their debut album “Vertalia” on June 3, 2022.

Combining symphonic and cinematic elements along with soundtrack influences, Fortis Ventus formed in 2015 and self-released their first ep “Haunted Heart” in November 2017.

In early 2018, due to creative differences, the band underwent significant changes. The driving forces that remained were composer, arranger, keyboardist George Halliwell and vocalist, lyricist Nancy Mos. Breathing new life into their work, the duo met Gregory Koilakos who would take on the role of guitarist. Together, the three musicians started recording their first full-length “Vertalia” with Gregory taking on both guitar and bass duties for the album, which also changed the band’s metal sound with its film score music elements.

Sentimental, dramatic, grand, cinematic, and imaginative, “Vertalia” is a concept album based on a novel-fairytale written by keyboardist George Halliwell.

“Twelve chapters for a total of twelve tracks”. says, Halliwell.

The theme of this fairytale focuses on an imaginary planet called Vertalia, where the main character starts their journey to discover their inner truth and the truth of life itself. Through the challenges they face during their journey back to Earth, they connect with their higher self and take a path to eventually achieve inner peace back towards their homeland of Vertalia.

“The audience will be surprised at the intricate orchestrations that hide behind complex melodies on this album. Each person hearing it, will find a glimmer to empathize in every track. We wanted to tell a story and give the listener a variety of feelings and a journey alongside the lyrics.” adds the band.

Fortis Ventus is recommended for fans of Hans Zimmer, Two Steps From Hell, Epica, Nightwish, and Kamelot.

The first single “My Death is My Devotion” off “Vertalia” will be released on March 23rd and available for pre-save at the following link: https://bfan.link/my-death-is-my-devotion

The song captures the pain and faith behind the sacrifices for the ones we care, love, and are loyal to.

Fortis Ventus is in the planning stages of live performances to deliver an engaging and unique crowd participating visual-acoustic experience.

For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Facebook.com/fortisventusofficial
Twitter.com/fortis_ventus

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0 Get Your Fists Pumping And Body Moving With TURBO LOVERS’ Rocking Single “Too Cocky”

March 9, 2022
by Asher
· Music News · Turbo Lovers

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Montreal, QC – March 9, 2022

Get Your Fists Pumping And Body Moving With TURBO LOVERS’ Rocking Single “Too Cocky”

L-R: Keith Dougherty (Bass/Backing Vocals) | B.J. Lisko (Guitar/Vocals) | Christian DeSantis (Drums)
Photo credit – Gary Leininger

Turbo Lovers is a fist-pumping, foot-to-the-floor, memorable and inspiring rock ‘n’ roll experience and with a new album out now, they are continuing to bring their distinct brand to listeners around the world. The latest installment in their impressive discography is the album “Lettin’ It Fly!” and they are sharing the video for the single “Too Cocky”. The single is one of nine adding up to 35 minutes of rocking, drinking, gambling, sex, and more rocking. The band explains the single in their own words:

“It’s a song I’m not sure we expected to come out as good as it did. It’s nice when you hear the final mix in the studio and it exceeds expectations. It’s an AC/DC-style tune with more cowbell that’s about people frowning upon bands that put on a bombastic stage show. People sometimes mistake confidence for arrogance. This song is about rock stars being rock stars and putting on a show. The video we shot for this reflects this attitude. It’s a slight nod to the “Bohemian Rhapsody” scene in Wayne’s World, and the whole goal was to make a ridiculous and fun video.”

Watch and listen to “Too Cocky” at https://youtu.be/Z3uOVkk1kkY

The tracks on “Lettin’ It Fly!” are the freshest material from the band and what they consider to be their strongest. Rocking is a necessity for them, and that passion radiates through their music. They live for the stage and pride themselves on being able to play with a giant variety of bands. In one particular 2-week stretch, they opened for 80s rock legends Loverboy, played with masked surf rock madmen, Daikaiju, and opened for an AC/DC tribute band at the bar owned by former Judas Priest singer, Tim “Ripper” Owens. They are excited to get back to gigging and incorporate these new songs into their live show.

A fist-pumping, foot-to-the-floor, memorable and inspiring rock ‘n’ roll experience awaits in “Lettin’ It Fly!”, and it’s recommended for fans of Kiss, Danko Jones, and Backyard Babies.

“Lettin’ It Fly!” was released on February 4, 2022 and is available for download at Turbolovers.bandcamp.com, Apple Music, and Spotify.

Music Video – Reasons That We Rhyme – https://youtu.be/UybVZFgO-Bk

Track Listing:
1. Should’ve Known Better (4:26)
2. Reasons That We Rhyme (3:19)
3. Too Cocky (4:27)
4. Lettin’ It Fly (3:45)
5. Gave Me A Sign (3:50)
6. Almost Great (3:22)
7. Finally Home (3:22)
8. Under Pressure (3:46)
9. Rockers Extraordinaire (4:23)
Album Length: 34:42

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Turbo Lovers
• All songs written by: Turbo Lovers
• Produced by: Dave Piatek
• Mixed by: Dave Piatek and Keith Dougherty
• Mastered by: Dave Piatek
• Album Artwork by: B.J. Lisko
• Member of ASCAP

Album and Live Band Line Up:
B.J. Lisko – Guitar/Vocals
Keith Dougherty – Bass/Backing vocals
Christian DeSantis – Drums

For more info:
Facebook.com/theturbolovers
Instagram.com/turboloversyo
Twitter.com/turboloversrock

About:

Turbo Lovers is a rock ’n’ roll power trio from Youngstown, Ohio that’s equal parts bravado, swagger and fun. Often chastised for taking their name from what some consider the worst Judas Priest album in history, the band’s sound is more akin to AC/DC, The Wildhearts, and Kiss than the New Wave of British Heavy Metal Gods. But yeah, there’s a little Priest in ‘em, too.

“Lettin’ It Fly” is the band’s new 9-track album, and it’s straight-up, infectious, and unpretentious rock.

“We’re sort of like AC/DC and Danko Jones in that with each album we’ll have a few surprises here and there, but it’s reliable working-class rock ’n’ roll,” said guitarist/singer B.J. Lisko. “It’s all about hooks and solid songs, and we feel like we’ve got plenty of those on the new album.”

The band’s steady stream of support shows opening for the likes of Warrant, Kix, Loverboy, Sebastian Bach, Slaughter, Reverend Horton Heat, Blaze Bayley, and Stephen Pearcy, among others, has netted it a solid fan base, and the racket made by three Ohio rock lifers has turned quite a few heads, as well.

The band originally started as a recording project for Lisko before morphing into somewhat of a revolving door of drummers and bass players. Bassist Keith Dougherty and drummer Christian DeSantis joined the band in late 2011, and have been in tow ever since.

“Turbo Lovers didn’t really become Turbo Lovers, officially, until these guys joined,” Lisko said. “It’s a cohesive unit now, and I couldn’t imagine doing this with anybody else.”

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“These never-say-die soldiers are the sole sleazers in their luckless mid-US town, yet they make a genre-hopping trucker metal juggernaut that easily straddles The Supersuckers and Y&T in the same goddamn song. – Classic Rock Magazine

“The pride of Youngstown, Ohio. Their headbanging take on AC/DC, shit-kicker country and 80s metal is low-brow and rabble rousing. – Classic Rock Magazine

“Aging rock ‘n’ roll lifers from the guts of Ohio use their arena rock illusions to create an impressively overblown collection of balls-out chug, sort of like Guns N’ Roses with male pattern baldness, bills to pay, and a flabby with that won’t stop bitchin’ at them. Desperation rock lives. Here’s the proof. – Classic Rock Magazine

“Turbo Lovers are, officially, from the worst town in America: Youngstown, Ohio, known far and wide for its off-the-charts unemployment and high school dropout rates, to say nothing of the subsequent crime sprees such circumstances foster. Naturally, they sound like a trailer park Judas Priest robbing a gas station.” – Classic Rock Magazine

“Youngstown’s Turbo Lovers shake rock ‘n’ roll to its very foundation and deliver it in its most basic and timeless form. – Cleveland Free Times

“Fun rock that is light-hearted and unpretentious. Oozing bravado, you can’t help but enjoy the music from this extremely likeable trio.”– Powerplay Magazine

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0 Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now! For Western Canada’s Decibel Breaking Metal Fest LOUD AS HELL 2022 – July 29 – July 31

March 9, 2022
by Asher
· Loud As Hell Festival · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 9, 2022

Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now!

Western Canada’s Decibel Breaking Metal Fest LOUD AS HELL 2022

July 29 – July 31 – Drumheller, AB @ Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds

Social Media Hashtag #LAHX

Western Canada’s largest decibel-breaking metal festival, LOUD AS HELL has launched its early bird pre-sale tickets for this year’s 10th edition. The live extreme music and camping event will be hosted from July 29th to 31st at the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds in Drumheller, AB.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR LAH X NOW AVAILABLE FOR ONLY $120 CAD at the following link – www.loudashell.ca/tickets

The ticket price will increase once the festival announces this year’s 2022 lineup in the coming weeks.

Save the $$$ and get your tickets now!

For its 10th year, LOUD AS HELL is making a gigantic roar for three days of crushing open-air metal featuring over 40 bands from across Canada with Alberta’s badlands as the perfect backdrop. LAH believes that there will be fewer restrictions for international performers entering the country and will be closely monitoring guidelines and updates from Alberta’s provincial government for Covid protocols.

For LAH’s 2021 lineup, the music event featured an assortment of forty top-tier artists from Western Canada over three headbanging days that included a special reunion performance from main headliners Into Eternity with former vocalist Stu Block along with Planet Eater and Arrival of Autumn (Nuclear Blast).

The sold-out 2021 lineup was scaled down to only Canadian bands due to international artists being unable to perform in the country because of border restrictions and guidelines stated by the federal government for Covid pre-cautions.

LAH 2021 Festival Lineup Spotify playlist – https://spoti.fi/3ijeSrE

LOUD AS HELL has hosted hundreds of Canadian and international bands annually since the first metal jamboree in 2012 with exception of 2020 due to the Covid pandemic.

Volunteers Wanted For 2022:
Volunteers are wanted for production and security. For full details email at loudashellfestival@gmail.com

More info:
LoudAsHell.ca
Facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival
Twitter: @LoudAsHellFest
Instagram: @LoudAsHellFestival
Social Media Hashtag #LAHX
Video – Into Eternity @ Loud As Hell 2021: https://youtu.be/xGSV8eZ-IN0
Video – Iron Kingdom @ Loud As Hell 2021: https://youtu.be/gLE7poCVgFE

About:
LOUD AS HELL 2022 will be celebrating its tenth festival event presented by Loud As Hell Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations. LAH always works their hardest to deliver the best lineup in the West ready to melt your face off. Featuring bands from across Canada, you won’t want to miss any of it. And don’t forget about their freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors and dinosaurs!

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What the press is saying:
“Western Canada’s loudest heavy metal festival brings fans to town more known for dinos than drum solos.” – CBC Calgary

“Loud as Hell – one of Canada’s top underground metal festivals – was a metal family reunion. If you walked around the grounds, where tents covered the landscape like flowers, you would experience concert goers laughing, hugging and just enjoying the moment. The music played non-stop and the people were some of the best you’ll meet. What else do you need? If you’re a metalhead fan, mark it down for next year because this is a concert you don’t want to miss.” – Blackfalds Life

“Headbanger alert: Loud As Hell festival to ramp up the volume” – Calgary Herald

“Nevermind the bug spray and sun tan lotion, as August approaches Drumheller residents should stock up on earplugs.” – Calgary Herald

“Loud As Hell returns to the southern Alberta city for its seventh year and as its name implies, will rock the city to its core.” – Calgary Herald

“Loud as Hell has celebrated eight years in the Badlands to date, with acts from all over the world-shattering the peace and quiet of the hills in a camping and music extravaganza.” – Hanna Herald

“Drumheller with its dinosaur bones is the site of the annual Loud as Hell heavy metal festival Friday through Sunday. Dozens of the heaviest bands known to Man will be taking the stage, many of them Canadian” – Gig City
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0 NoCleanSinging Premiere – Dive Into A Melodic Death Metal Storm w/ “Blackened Waves” From Canada’s FALAMH

March 8, 2022
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· Falamh · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 8, 2022

Dive Into A Melodic Death Metal Storm w/ “Blackened Waves” From Canada’s FALAMH

Song Premiere via NoCleanSinging

“Aeons Effigy” Out March 25th

L-R – Dave Strba (Guitar, Backing Vocals) – Kyle Tayler (Guitars, Vocals) – Kye Bell (Bass)

Canada’s Falamh are an intriguing blend of black metal and death metal, heavily dosed with melody, catchy riffs, and unrelenting heavy vocals. Their newest EP “Aeons Effigy” is coming out this year and the second single is “Blackened Waves”.

The single takes the listener into the dark turbulence of the ocean, where the drums and bass batter the eardrums like a storm against a frantic ship. It’s an immersive ride showing the well-developed musicianship of each of the extensively experienced members. Kyle Tayler (guitars, vocals) explains the track:

“’Blackened Waves’ tells the story of a near-death experience of someone being lost in a storm at sea and drowning, only to ascend alive with a newfound purpose. It’s a bit more mid-tempo with some highs and lows to keep it dynamic.”

Guitarist/vocalist Kyle Tayler formulates the basis of the song, which are then worked on by David Strba (guitars, backing vocals) and Kye Bell (bass) in their final form. Usually, there is an idea of where the song will go when the initial structure is derived, but lyrics almost always follow the music. They usually incorporate personal experiences under the guise of various forms of mysticisms. Sometimes they also tell a kind of story or journey.

“Aeons Effigy” takes shape from many influences and is recommended for fans of Enslaved, Taake, and Kampfar.

“Blackened Waves” can be heard via its premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.

“Aeons Effigy” is being released on March 25, 2022.

Pre-order – Falamh.bandcamp.com

Music Video – Winds of Silence – https://youtu.be/oA0BBIBhZb4

Track Listing:
1. Winds of Silence (6:46)
2. Blackened Waves (6:52)
3. Benighted Weald (5:03)
4. Aethereal Forger (4:33)
EP Length: 23:14

EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Falamh
• All songs written by: Falamh
• Produced by: Dave Strba and Kyle Tayler at Chainsaw Media
• Mixed by: Dave Strba at Chainsaw Media
• Mastered by: Dave Strba at Chainsaw Media
• EP Artwork by: Kyle Tayler
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP Recording Band Line Up:
Kyle Tayler – Guitars, Vocals
David Strba – Guitars, Vocals (Backing)
Kye Bell – Bass
Tyler Chartrand – Drums (Session)

For more info:
Facebook.com/Falamhband
Instagram.com/falamh.official

About:

Falamh, from North Bay, ON, Canada rose from the ashes of a previous band in 2019. Guitarist/vocalist Kyle Tayler had originally written material for that band, but after the dissolution, sought other creative outlets for them. Enlisting members from the previous band, Falamh was born and they got to work refining their melodic black/death metal.

Ultimately working collaboratively, Tayler guides the initial creation of song structures, riffs, drums patterns, and lyrics which are distilled by David Strba (guitars, backing vocals) and Kye Bell (bass). The three of them have considerable experience playing live and for them, the current focus is to present something more memorable with a stage presence that adds to the overall atmosphere of the music.

Falamh released their first EP “The Unbound Beyond: I” in 2020 and will follow it up with “Aeons Effigy” due out on March 25, 2022.

Discography:
2022 – Aeons Effigy – EP
2020 – The Unbound Beyond: I – EP

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0 V13 Video Premiere – Day Of Departure Go To War In “Pierce the Sky (Conflict)”

March 8, 2022
by Asher
· Day of Departure · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 8, 2022

Day Of Departure Go To War In “Pierce the Sky (Conflict)”

Video Premiere via V13

Debut Self-Titled Album Out March 25, 2022 via Bravemusic

L-R – Ben Kelly (Bass), Scott Loose (Guitars, Keys), Michelle Schrotz (Vocals, Keys), Trevor Schrotz (Drums), Matt Kozar (Guitars, Keys)
Photo credit – David Wright

The third single “Pierce the Sky (Conflict)” from Day of Departure’s upcoming proggy narrative is fast and intense, mirroring the part of the story that tells of war and brutality. When setting out to create this album, the band wanted to create their own soundtrack to a storyline that would ring familiar to fans of the sci-fi and apocalyptic genres, but with their own unique twist on the theme.

According to the band, “Pierce the Sky (Conflict)” tells of the last remnants of humanity deciding they must do all they can to fight back in order to survive. The song is a driving force throughout and meant to provide a sense that the tides may be turning, only to be crushed in the end. They explain further:

“This song is all-out-war! It’s a battle for civilization and the pace and drive of the song hardly let up. We wanted to elicit an unrelenting attack on the senses, as it relates to the carnage that is occurring within the narrative. We also wanted to tease the listener into thinking that there was a hopeful end to the track, but then ultimately crush all of those expectations with the finale.”

Taking inspiration from sci-fi and comic books, guitarist/keyboardist Matt Kozar initiated the writing for most of the songs, but the entire album is a collaboration from all of the individuals noted as playing and assisting in the development of the album. The music and lyrics are intimately interwoven throughout the album, the music provides the backdrop to the lyrics, while the lyrics set the tone for the tone and vibe of the song that best represents the portion of the story that is being presented.

The members of Day of Departure are fans of, and most heavily influenced for this album, by the doom and post-rock/post-metal genres. They also cannot escape their progressive metal influences and you will hear that seep out throughout the album. This upcoming album is suitable for fans of Hammock, God is an Astronaut, and If These Trees Could Talk.

“Pierce the Sky (Conflict)” can be heard via its premiere V13.net HERE.

The full album release is March 25, 2022 via Bravemusic.

Video – “…And We Prepare for Our End” – https://youtu.be/olZswmbhat4

Video – “Ex Machina” – https://youtu.be/u9EXJC1qy8E

Track Listing:
1. …And We Prepare for Our End (8:00)
2. The Edge of Annihilation (6:13)
3. The Light In Our Eye Grows Dim (3:01)
4. Pierce the Sky (Conflict) (4:32)
5. Ex Machina (5:46)
6. Life Prevails (6:13)
7. The Future Has No Form (3:24)
8. Living Matter (7:34)
9. Awaken To The Beyond (5:50)
10. The Beyond (2:17)
Album Length: 52:50

For more info:
Bravemusic.com/day-of-departure
Facebook.com/dayofdeparturedc
Instagram.com/day_of_departure

About:

Day of Departure combines elements of post-rock, ambient, progressive rock, and hard rock to arrive at a unique sonic landscape that seeks to balance the varied influences and inspirations from its creators.

Born out of a desire to explore a different musical style that merges their influences with a well-woven narrative, Washington D.C.’s Day of Departure created a story that begins with the destruction of our planet, and then the need to evolve and find a new path forward for survival. They are heavily influenced by a number of different sci-fi stories and comics that echo throughout their music.

Their debut self-titled album is set to be released on March 25, 2022. It was produced and recorded entirely remotely over two years with none of the members working together in person. They currently do not have any plans to play live at the moment, but are looking forward to thinking about how to bring to life the music and vibe that was created on the record.

While writing their debut, several songs didn’t make the cut, yet Day of Departure are already thinking about the next chapter to explore, with some of those songs/ideas being the inspiration or perhaps even the focus of forthcoming music.

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0 Join BURNED IN EFFIGY’s “Treachery” With Their Most Melodically and Harmonic complex Band Playthrough Video; Video Premiere via NoCleanSinging

March 7, 2022
by Asher
· Burned In Effigy · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 7, 2022

Join BURNED IN EFFIGY’s “Treachery” With Their Most Melodically and Harmonic complex Band Playthrough Video

Video Premiere via NoCleanSinging

New Album “Rex Mortem” Out Now!

L-R – Mark “Smedy” Smedbron (Vocals) | Matt Watkins (Bass) | Eddie Dec (Drums) | Steve Bacakos (Guitar) | Mike Hisson (Guitar)
Photo Credit – Emily Fuschen – Dark Trix Photography

Chicago’s neo-classical melodic death outfit BURNED IN EFFIGY unleashed their latest album this past January 28th. The full-length follows their debut EP “Terrestrial”, which was all instrumental. With the addition of vocalist Mark “Smedy” Smedbron, the fury of a new monster was born for the next chapter of the band. “Rex Mortem” was recorded with guitarists Vito Bellino and Brad Dose, who soon after parted ways and saw live guitarists Steve Bacakos and Mike Hisson take over shredding duties. The three new members join co-founding members Eddie Dec (Drums) and Matt Watkins (Bass) to push forward a new front supporting this epic record that has been called by Brutalism.com “One of the first strong albums of 2022…”.

Today, in support of the record, Burned In Effigy has teamed up with NoCleanSinging to premiere their latest band playthrough video for their most melodically and harmonically complex song track “Treachery”.

“It expresses its themes in multiple keys and includes lots of counterpoints, including sections with 3-way counterpoint between the guitars and bass. The vocal chants throughout the song hammer home the lyrical themes of divine right and corruption. The king aims to present an image to his subjects as a just and noble ruler, while he plots to spread his treachery across the land.” adds bassist Matt Watkins.

Join in the “Treachery” at the following link HERE.

“Rex Mortem” is a high-energy recording, but also diverse. It takes elements from multiple subgenres within metal, mainly melodic death and progressive while infusing neoclassical elements into each track. No two tracks sound the same. Burned In Effigy skillfully and tastefully changed keys and time signatures throughout, so the feel of their music is constantly shifting, but also smoothly flows between each section. Lyrically, the album is the introduction of a tale of a tyrannical king’s rule and demise, including some other minor themes and stories from mythology and classic literature.

Bassist Matt Watkins adds:

“We are psyched to present our debut album, Rex Mortem, a catalog of the first chapter of the band. This has been in the works for a long time and we couldn’t be more pleased with how it has turned out. The songs vary in complexity and intensity and demonstrate our growth as a band since its inception. Listeners will hear influences such as The Black Dahlia Murder and The Human Abstract, combining our love for death metal and progressive/neo-classical metal. The vocals are gritty and tense and the lyrics emphasize this with dark tales inspired by mythology, history, and classic literature. We believe our album has something for all metal fans, regardless of preferred subgenre.”

Album order for “Rex Mortem” is available at Burnedineffigy.bandcamp.com (CD) and all other major digital platforms at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/burnedineffigy/rex-mortem.

Music Video – Doomsayer – https://youtu.be/3mRbzMJX_BA

Lyric Video – Nightfall – https://youtu.be/gqe2919mDJ4

8-bit Remix – Artorias – https://youtu.be/U2Vavk6mhiE

Track Listing:
1. Doomsayer (3:28)
2. Artorias (5:08)
3. Nightfall (3:20)
4. The Empiricist (4:05)
5. Hades (4:26)
6. Atlas (4:23)
7. Treachery (3:25)
8. Vendetta (3:55)
Album Length: 32:12

Album Recording Lineup:
– Mark “Smedy” Smedbron – Vocals
– Matt Watkins – Bass
– Eddie Dec – Drums
– Vito Bellino – Guitar
– Brad Dose – Guitar

Live Band Line Up:
– Mark “Smedy” Smedbron – Vocals
– Matt Watkins – Bass
– Eddie Dec – Drums
– Steve Bacakos – Guitar
– Mike Hisson – Guitar

For more info:
Facebook.com/burnedineffigyofficial
Instagram.com/burnedineffigyil

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“One of the first strong albums of 2022… a very solid debut without much in the way of a bad track. While the band tends to stick to a basic formula and not overpopulate the tracks with clean vocals, keyboards, or guest vocals which tends to the be typical melodeath experience these days “Rex Mortem” is full of infectious riffs that will grab listeners and root them in place for the full ride. Definitely, a band to watch for in 2022. 4/5” – Brutalism

“On this album there’s a sound that was both impressive technically and a lot of fun. Sure, you’re getting technical guitar playing and sinister vocals, but when that neo-classical side of the band hits you can’t help but bounce or sway with the melodies.” – Metal Injection

“Burned In Effigy gild their aggressive, though catchy, melodic death metal with ornate neoclassical melodies that give their violent proceedings a distinctly regal tint.” – Invisible Oranges

“Burned In Effigy, a Neo-classical Melodic Death Metal band from Chicago, weave a sublime meld of classical and progressive elements into their tracks. The result makes their debut full length, Rex Mortem, a stunning and essential listen.” – Metal Talk

“If you’re looking for a talented new band that writes engaging songs and showcases a plethora of stylistic influences, look no further. Burned in Effigy are here to blow you away with their relentlessly catchy debut LP, and you can expect to dig it if you like quality metal, period.” – Noob Heavy

“This record is straight to the point, brutally beautiful, effortlessly ruthless and an incredibly fun listen… I completely vibed with this record and give it a solid 8/10.” – This Day In Metal

“The bombastic guitar soloing on “Vendetta” puts a showmanship quality on the spot…” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“if you’re looking for that ultimate mix of savvy Tech and Melodic Death Metal high on a yet unknown number of energy drinks, Burned in Effigy is your band. 8/10” – Rock Music Raider

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0 Canada’s Lÿnx Are Giving Pure Rock N’ Roll A New Perspective With Music Video “Long Live Rock n’ Roll”

March 7, 2022
by Asher
· Lynx (Bullzhorn Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 7, 2022

Canada’s Lÿnx Are Giving Pure Rock N’ Roll A New Perspective With “Long Live Rock n’ Roll”

Taking no prisoners and making no excuses is the name of the game of Calgary’s Lÿnx. They play pure rock n roll reminiscent of the 80’s boosted with modern-day producing and mastering. Last year they released their album “Long Live Rock N Roll” and now they have a music video out for the title track single. They explain the track:

“We wrote Long Live Rock N’ Roll as a homage to all the legends that came before us. Fangs put most of the lyrics to it and Blade composed the song. From start to finish it’s the life experiences that Fangs acquired on top of his way of saying thank you and shouting out that Lÿnx will carry on the Rock N’ Roll dream that so many accomplished before us. Man, we hope it kills! All of us have put a lot of thought into this album, as every artist does”

Lÿnx formed as a group that came together with a shared dream of wanting more out of life. With a burning desire to create, this band is the dream that they wish to share with the world as they make their mark in music history. This album gives fans the whole experience, whether you’re touring downtown with your partner, and you want to crank up the tunes, they got that. If you want to sit back and chill, listen to some good time rock, they got that too. Having a party? Hell Yeah! They should be the first album played because that’s what Lÿnx is. They bring the energy, the noise and want everyone to enjoy it with us!

Lÿnx intends to take their fans back to a time long gone that was full of hair, crazy outfits, and rockstars while showing a younger generation that “this ain’t your parents’ music”. They are recommended listening for fans of Motley Crue, Guns N Roses, and Skid Row.

The video for “Long Live Rock n’ Roll” can be seen at https://youtu.be/glQefKH-Hz0

The album was released on September 15, 2021 and is available on Getlynxed.bandcamp.com, Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

Track Listing:
1. Long Live Rock N Roll (4:36)
2. Irresistible (3:17)
3. Crazy Crazy World (2:50)
4. Red Rocket (3:33)
5. Forged in Fire ( 5:24)
6. Paranoid (2:55)
EP Length (22:37)

EP Recording Band Line Up:
Lazer Wild – Lead Vocals
Blade – Guitar, Back Up Vocals
Fangs – Bass Guitar, Back Up Vocals
Flash – Drums/ Percussion

Live Band Line Up:
Ja6ur – Lead Vocals
Blade – Guitar, Back Up Vocals
Fangs – Bass Guitar, Back Up Vocals
Flash – Drums/ Percussion

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

About:

Lÿnx is the 80s inspired Hard Rock/ Metal four-piece currently based in Calgary, Alberta Canada. During the 2020 pandemic, the band was formed by former vocalist Lazer Wild and Lead Guitarist Blade. Soon after bassist Fangs, and Drummer Flash joined and Lÿnx was formed.

The band is currently fronted by Ja6ur on Vocals, Blade on guitar, Fangs on bass, and Flash on Drums/ Percussion. Connected by a shared love of 80s glam metal and hard rock, the band immediately set about writing original songs that embody the style and swagger of the past, while embracing the polished production and down-to-earth grit of their more modern rock influences. Lÿnx released their debut self-titled EP in February 2021 followed up by their second EP titled “Long Live Rock N Roll” in September 2021 with Bullzhorn Records. Since their releases, the band has gained popularity through various reviews on different media platforms in Europe, Australia, and North America. Having gained a reputation for their anthemic choruses, sizzling guitar solos, and powerhouse vocals Lÿnx has garnered a dedicated and eclectic international fan base.

The band has hit the stages with high energy and connected with their audiences through the love of Rock N Roll. The band aims to build on the momentum created by their released music and push their sound into even more extreme levels of Rock N Roll.

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

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

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

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

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