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0 Mütherload Release New Single “Iniquity” Off Upcoming EP “Ü” Out July 9th

  • June 16, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Mütherload · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 16, 2021

For fans of Lamb of God, In Flames, Mastodon, Opeth, Tool

Mütherload Release New Single “Iniquity” Off Upcoming EP “Ü” Out July 9th

A provocative blend of thrash, groove and death metal, Mütherload from London, Canada has a new single “Iniquity” out supporting the release of their debut EP “Ü”. While this is the first release from the band under this name, four of five members worked together previously in Heaven Ablaze.

They still keep a bit of the thrash riffs they were known for previously, but over the years they’ve put more focus into the groove, songwriting, and feel. Not every song has a guitar solo in it, and not every riff has a lead over it. This shouldn’t dissuade long time fans though, as the band explains:

“So far, the few people who have heard the EP seem to love it, so hopefully we maintain that reaction with everyone else who hears it. We feel we captured our live energy in the studio quite well, and it’s that energy that our fans love the most about us.”

When asked about lyrical themes, the band is sparse on details, instead of encouraging listeners to read the lyrics and decide for themselves how the words fall out and work with the music.

Mütherload works collectively, with the majority of the melodies and riffs being concocted by guitarists Patrick Davison and Derek Haley. After they set the foundation, the rest of the music just flows. Most of Mütherload’s music starts off on the acoustic guitar. Stripping the music down to its most humble form allows them to add what is needed instead of fighting to take away what has been set in stone so to speak. You can always add salt, but you can’t take it out later.

A sonic smorgasbord of all things heavy, Mütherload is recommended for fans of In Flames, Mastodon, Lamb of God and Opeth.

The single “Iniquity” can be heard via its premiere on TheCirclePit‘s YouTube channel – https://youtu.be/mNY_MdMLzgs

The full EP “Ü” is out July 9, 2021.

Music Video – The Visitor – https://youtu.be/M_-RLpnxlNQ

Track Listing:
1. Insect (3:54)
2. The Visitor (3:39)
3. Ü (0:44)
4. Iniquity (3:06)
5. Thaügüst (1:43)
6. Lamia (3:24)
EP Length: 16:32

EP and Live Band Line Up:
Patrick Davison – Guitar
Derek Haley – Guitar
Chris McKichan – Bass
Matt Ashton – Drums
Derek Lee – Vocals

More Info:
Facebook.com/mutherloadband
Instagram.com/mutherload
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0 Rockshots Records: THY ROW Shares First Single “Road Goes On” Off Upcoming Debut Album “Unchained” Out Sept 24th

  • June 16, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Thy Row (Rockshots Records)

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Montreal, QC – June 16, 2021

For fans of The Scorpions, Megadeth, Queen

Rockshots Records: THY ROW Shares First Single “Road Goes On” Off Upcoming Debut Album “Unchained”

“Unchained” Due Out September 24th

Album Guests include
Ben Varon (Oceanhoarse, ex-Amoral),
Ilja Jalkanen (Raskasta Joulua, ex-Kiuas),
Teemu Mäntysaari (Wintersun, Smackbound)

Helsinki, Finland’s Thy Row, which is helmed by Metal De Facto and Everfrost vocalist Mikael Salo will be releasing the debut album “Unchained” on September 24th, 2021 via Rockshots Records / Rubicon Music (Japan).

Founded in 2017, the band made their first entry on the Finnish scene with their 2019 independently released self-titled EP. The record’s lead single “The Round” reached over 110K streams on Spotify and added to the EP’s overall praise that gave the group the opportunity to tour Japan in 2019 with Beast In Black and Swallow The Sun.

Ready to follow up the success of that EP, Thy Row‘s first full-length offers up a fresh mix of the finest heavy metal with modern hard rock that every metalhead can bang their heads to. With ten tracks plus a bonus cover of X Japan’s “Blue Blood” for its Japanese release, there are lots of great melodies spiced up with shakin’ riffs that are sure to encourage fans to turn up their stereo knobs all the way to eleven and enjoy.

“Our fans have waited for this album since we released our EP. We showed everyone that we are a force to be reckoned with and this record is going to prove that to everyone.” comments bassist Juho Jokimies.

“Unchained” features guest artists Ben Varon (Oceanhoarse, ex-Amoral), Ilja Jalkanen (Raskasta Joulua, Kiuas), and Teemu Mäntysaari (Wintersun, Smackbound) plus was mixed by Jussi Kraft (Starkraft Studio) and partly by Nino Laurenne (Sonic Pump Studios). Mastering was handled by Grammy-nominated Svante Forsbäck of Chartmakers Mastering (Rammstein, Volbeat).

The story behind the record is the telling of Thy Row becoming a band and the tale of their collective brotherhood as they grow and learn from one another. Many of the tracks deal with personal matters from each member.

“Creating this album was a long and a hard process, but it was also a road we wanted to walk to be able to present this music to the people. With a guitar case in hand, not knowing each other originally, we became friends and we made this album with pure innocent passion and love for the music. Every song, every story is connected to our lives and our friendship, and we hold this piece very close to our hearts! Each one of us gave our best and more, developing as musicians and people in the process. None of us wanted to compromise in any area, and that made the creation process extremely long and difficult. However, we feel that our debut album is a victory of not giving up, supporting your team members when the going gets tough, and crossing the finishing line with pride and determination. The story, the sound and the process are the epitome of our lives, thoughts and experiences from those times we were making this album, and we hope that people will enjoy this ride we have to offer!”

Thy Row‘s first single “Road Goes On” is ready to be unveiled with a music video that was filmed last summer in Sipoo and the Malmi Airport in Helsinki, Finland.

“The whole production was established entirely by ourselves, although we got great help from our friends and families. All the amazing love and support made it possible for us to achieve this massive output. At the end of the filming day, one of our crew members even got hospitalized because of the tough day and the heat.”

The track itself was written in Ko Kut, Thailand in a bungalow by guitarist Ville Vase with a $100 acoustic he had purchased from the Chinese market area. He got an idea to create a simple and catchy headbanger and on his return back to Finland, Ville showcased the song to vocalist Mikael Salo who wrote its captivating melodies and lyrics to create an unforgettable tune.

“‘Road Goes On’ talks about the strength required to truly be yourself, and to celebrate your own identity. This is a lifelong struggle for most of us, and it is not an easy walk to walk. It is an anthem of loving yourself and believing in your dreams, no matter how hard someone is trying to pull you down!” adds Mikael Salo.

Those who love classic heavy metal and curious to hear it taken to new frontiers with a raw and emotional sound can watch the music video for “Road Goes On” via Rockshots Records YouTube channel – https://youtu.be/9ao1aowLFRA

Digital stream and download – https://backl.ink/147139277

Recommended for fans of The Scorpions, Megadeth and Queen, Thy Row‘s “Unchained” is due out Sept 24th via Rockshots Records / Rubicon Music (Japan) and available for pre-order at the following link – http://bit.ly/UnchainedCD

Track Listing:
1. Road Goes On
2. The Round ft. Teemu Mäntysaari
3. Unchained
4. Horizons
5. Hidebound ft. Ben Varon & Ilja Jalkanen
6. Just Fine
7. Down On My Knees ft. Ben Varon
8. The Downfall, Part 1: Killing All Inside
9. The Downfall, Part 2: Beyond Reason
10. The Downfall, Part 3: Fragments Of Memory
11. Blue Blood (X Japan Cover) *Japanese Bonus Track

Album Credits (music, cover/art, production)
All songs arranged by Thy Row
Producer on tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11: Ville Vase
Producer on tracks 2, 5, 6, 8, 9: Sami Inkiläinen
Vocal producer: Jussi Kraft
Guitar solo producer: Ben Varon
Recording engineers: Jussi Kraft, Ville Vase, Sami Inkiläinen, Mikael Salo, Jarno Hänninen
Bass and drums recorded at D-Studio
Mixing: Jussi Kraft, Nino Laurenne
Mastering: Svante Forsbäck (Chartmakers Mastering)
Synth arrangement/programming: Ville Vase, Jussi Kraft, Sauli Aalto
Additional guitars: Ben Varon, Jussi Kraft, Teemu Mäntysaari
Additional vocals: Ilja Jalkanen, Nino Laurenne
Bass on tracks 2, 5, 6: Lauri Hämäläinen
Cover artwork illustration: Tony Kaikkonen
Cover artwork graphic design: Ville Vase
Booklet layout: Jarmo Paabo, Juho Jokimies
Band photos: Sanna Kaesmae

Thy Row are:
Mikael Salo – Vocals
Jussi Laulainen – Guitar
Ville Vase – Guitar
Juho Jokimies – Bass
Teemu “Snake” Laitinen Drums

For more info:
Rockshots.eu 
Facebook.com/ThyRowBand
Instagram.com/thyrowband
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0 Calgary’s OSYRON New Video “Griefmaker” Off “Kingsbane: Deluxe Edition”

  • June 16, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Osyron

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Montreal, QC – June 16, 2021

For fans of Nightwish, Symphony X, Dream Theater, Kamelot, Wintersun

Calgary’s OSYRON New Video “Griefmaker” Off “Kingsbane: Deluxe Edition”

Out Now! “Kingsbane: Deluxe Edition” (Remixed, Remastered + Bonus Tracks)


L-R: Krzysztof Stalmach (Guitar) | Cody Anstey (Drums) | Bobby Harley (Guitar) | Reed Alton (Vocals) | Tyler Corbett (Bass)

Photo Credit by Ara Shimoon

Calgary, Canada’s Osyron is sharing their latest music video “Griefmaker” in support of “Kingsbane: Deluxe Edition” released this past May. The track is one of three rearranged bonus tracks featured on the re-issue of the 2017 album.

“Griefmaker was a song picked for its potential to be re-arranged. It’s a very fleshed-out and layered song, and it has very atmospheric sections, but we’ve always felt that it could do with some extra reinforcement of those moments. We cut the time down on it quite a bit and removed a lot of the heavily symphonic sections to make room for sections where the guitars/arrangements could take a front seat. We feel overall it’s a more “mature” and “current” version of this song; if Osyron were writing this now it’d sound more like it does here than it did on the original release.” adds the band.

The music video for the bonus version of “Griefmaker”, an epic symphonic power prog song can be watched via YouTube – https://youtu.be/JU97fCRcfnA

Osyron has always sensed the sound and production could be better for the original recording of “Kingsbane”, and with time on their hands during the Covid pandemic along with writing new music, they felt it was an opportunity to give the full length a musical facelift.

“Kingsbane: Deluxe Edition” features all original recordings plus bonus tracks remixed by bassist Tyler Corbett and remastered by drummer Cody Anstey. The decision to re-release the record along with three rewritten and rearranged bonus tracks for Viper Queen, Griefmaker and Razor’s Wind (Acoustic) with current drummer Cody Antsey (original recordings were with former drummer Trevor Cobb) was an easy one after the great reception the band received from new fans for their 2020 album “Foundations”.

“Doing a re-release was never on our radar before, and definitely not something we previously considered for such a long and fleshed out album. However,  we felt that this album could do with a proper release in our target markets, and we had lots of time over the pandemic to try and breathe some new life into it. As such, we set out to remix and re-master the whole album, along with re-recording 3 songs in re-arranged states as singles. These three songs were picked based on their reception live, our personal connection to them, or for the amount of potential we saw in re-arranging them. We’re super excited to get all these songs out for you in a higher quality mix, but we’re easily most excited to get you to hear these new takes on some of our “classics”. “

The storyline for “Kingsbane” is about a hero who must reluctantly take up arms against a tyrant king in a neighbouring land. Along the way, he faces many inward, and outward challenges he must overcome to achieve his goal. Through it all, the hero learns a valuable lesson that even though they are duty-bound to stop this great evil, this great evil is also in the eye of the beholder. They discover that the weight of absolute power has the potential to corrupt absolutely – maybe not all villains are as one-dimensional as they seem from the outset.

Osyron‘s “Kingsbane: Deluxe Edition” is recommended for fans of Nightwish, Dream Theater, and Wintersun.

CD, Digital – https://osyron.bandcamp.com

Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer – https://orcd.co/kingsbane

Music Video – Viper Queen – https://youtu.be/S6aSsrCdfmU


Track Listing:
1. From Ashes (2:12)
2. To War (5:55)
3. Razor’s Wind (8:15)
4. Viper Queen (7:07)
5. Griefmaker (6:41)
6. Kingsbane (7:18)
7. Empire of Dust (7:27)
8. Kingmaker (10:06)
9. Razor’s Wind (Acoustic) (5:27)
10. Griefmaker (Re-recorded) (5:27)
11. Viper Queen (Re-recorded) (6:03)
Album Length: 1:12:03

Band Line Up:
Krzysztof Stalmach (Guitar)
Cody Anstey (Drums)
Bobby Harley (Guitar)
Reed Alton (Vocals)
Tyler Corbett (Bass)

For more info:
Osyron.com
Facebook.com/osyron
Instagram.com/osyronband
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About:
Osyron is a symphonic metal band based in Calgary, Alberta. The group consists of vocalist Reed Alton, guitarists Krzysztof Stalmach and Bobby Harley, bassist Tyler Corbett, and drummer Cody Anstey. Bridging the gap between traditional European metal and the music of their homegrown contemporaries, Osyron has a sound all their own.

Performing alongside numerous major acts such as Norther, Protest The Hero, Into Eternity, Threat Signal, and The Agonist, Osyron’s next goal is to take their sound across the Atlantic in the flesh (post-Covid).

Discography:
2021 – Kingsbane – Deluxe Edition – Album (Re-Recorded, Remixed, Remastered)
2020 – Foundations – Album
2017 – Kingsbane – Album
2013 – Harbinger – Album

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What the press is saying:
“Osyron is a band that takes matters into their own hands and literally does most of the production and studio work in-house. They have lovingly remixed their last album, and given fans old and new a brand new take on three songs which are worth the price of the album on their own. The music is all well executed and conceived, and the musicianship is top-notch for every player. Whether you already have the original release or not, the Kingsbane – Deluxe Edition is more than worth the price to add to your collection.” – Metal Express Radio

“This is a band in its best form. Osyron has shown that it continues to improve in its production level, so its next full length should be a reflection of the great evolution that they have shown in this reissue.” – Metal Rules (Review – Kingsbane Reissue 2021)

“‘Kingsbane’ Voted #17 Best of 2017” – Metal Rules  

“I loved every second of this album. It is a fantastic experience. From the very first notes of the album to the last, your attention is completely captured. I even have had a hard time writing this review while listening to the album because I kept getting lost in the music. It just sucks you in. This is, without a doubt, a must-have album! You don’t want to miss out on this one. It is an experience that will become a staple of your collection. I know it will be a standout in mine. I loved every second and I know you will too.” – Uber Rock

“another brilliant record from this thrilling band.” – Ever Metal (Kingsbane Deluxe Edition (Remixed/Remastered))

“This is a great blend of epic heavy/folk metal that combines the folk stylings of bands such as Blind Guardian, with 90s thrash elements and 90s symphonic power metal style vocals.” – Cave Dweller Music – (Kingsbane Deluxe Edition (Remixed/Remastered))

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0 IMMORTAL GUARDIAN Announces Shredocalypse 2021 Tour w/ Paladin

  • June 15, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Immortal Guardian (M-Theory Audio) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 15, 2021



For fans of Iron Maiden, Helloween, Symphony X, Kamelot, Marty Friedman, Dragonforce

IMMORTAL GUARDIAN Announces Shredocalypse 2021 Tour w/ Paladin

Extreme Progressive/Power Metal Group’s Acclaimed New Concept Album ‘Psychosomatic’ Out Now via M-Theory Audio


IMMORTAL GUARDIAN is (L-R):
Gabriel Guardian (Guitars/Keyboards)
Carlos Zema (Vocals)
Joshua Lopez (Bass)
Justin Piedimonte (Drums)

There’s been much anticipation from both fans and Immortal Guardian to announce that after waiting for over a year to perform live they will be officially hitting the road across the USA for tour dates with Paladin.

Entitled the Shredocalypse 2021 Tour, the first show will be kicking off in Immortal Guardian‘s former hometown of Austin, TX on August 18th and see them and Paladin trek across thirteen states into mid-September with more dates to be announced (current dates listed below).

“We are so happy to finally announce we are back on the road! After so many cancellations and postponed dates through all of last year, we are beyond excited to come to your city and bring you some LIVE heavy metal!!! During the pandemic, we had time to make a new album (Psychosomatic) from home and I even got to learn how to program light/laser shows!!! So expect a brand new live show, with a new production of lights and lasers to all new music. See you on the road Guardians!”

After making a splash via their 2018 full-length debut “Age of Revolution” – which featured its own fair share of creative music videos, including the “Armageddon”-meets-telenovela “Stardust” – and through tours with the likes of Marty Friedman, Exmortus, and Powerglove, IMMORTAL GUARDIAN gathered in Las Vegas at the beginning of 2020 to record their second album. As the spread of COVID-19 and the subsequent pandemic began to ensue, shutdowns around the world began being enforced, resulting in the band completely scrapping the record that they had been working on and writing and creating a new thematic record about their emotions surrounding current events. The resulting “Psychosomatic” was a truly multi-national record, with guitarist/keyboardist Gabriel Guardian – known for his uncanny ability to play the two instruments simultaneously – remaining in Las Vegas, singer Carlos Zema recording his vocals from his home in Brazil, drummer Justin Piedimonte tracking from Montreal, and bassist Joshua Lopez recording from IMMORTAL GUARDIAN‘s native Texas.

“Psychosomatic” is a product of the extraordinary turmoil of 2020 that affected millions of people around the world, as well as the next step in IMMORTAL GUARDIAN’s exhilarating melding of melodic power metal with progressive/shred tendencies. CD and limited-edition purple vinyl editions of “Psychosomatic” are available now at www.smarturl.com/immortalguardian.

Videos
– Lockdown – https://youtu.be/5lqkhMNijBk
– Phobia – ft. Angra guitarist Marcelo Barbosa – https://youtu.be/YvfY7UZHhv8
– Clocks – https://youtu.be/gzs-fF9SNH8
– Read Between The Lines – https://youtu.be/BAwQVNkTWa8
– Psychosomatic – https://youtu.be/YCdxPLR275A

SHREDOCALYPSE 2021 – Immortal Guardian w/ Paladin
8/18 Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
8/19 Haltom City, TX – Haltom Theater
8/20 Corpus Christi, TX – Boozers
8/21 San Angelo, TX – The Deadhorse
8/22 Tulsa, OK – The Vanguard
8/24 St Louis, MO – Red Flag
8/25 Omaha, NE – Reverb Lounge
8/26 Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar
8/27 Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s Live Music
8/28 Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon (MAD WITH POWER FEST)
8/29 Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
8/31 Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
9/01 Youngstown, OH – Westside Bowl (Downstairs)
9/02 Canton, OH – Buzzbin Shop
9/04 Manchester, NH – Jewel
9/05 Providence, RI – Alchemy
9/06 Cambridge, MA – Middle East / Upstairs
MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED, STAY TUNED!
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For more info:
M-theoryaudio.com
ImmortalGuardian.net
Facebook.com/igmetal
Instagram.com/immortal_guardian
Twitter.com/igmetal
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“The musicianship is top-tier and the group’s compositional ability is unheard of for a band this young. [Guitarist} Gabriel Guardian is a new American hero.” – Decibel

“Melody and Power, two things displayed in a smashing way throughout this album. If Immortal Guardian isn’t already on your playlist, I think they should be. 10/10 – Metal-Temple.com

“A mega-catchy prog-power anthem (Read Between The Lines) mixed with a blend of crushing performances that’ll leave you salivating for more.” – Metal Injection

“Psychosomatic, an album that will likely be viewed as one of 2021’s best releases, and a landmark record forImmortal Guardian. ” – Metal Nation

““Psychosomatic” is a super catchy (Prog) Power Metal album” – Metalheads Forever Magazine

“With this album (Psychosomatic) Immortal Guardian should no longer be seen as a promising band. Not only have they shown that they have an enormous compositional quality and an elite technical level, they have also shown that they are a band that faces difficulties and that they have all the will to continue. Making a high-quality second album two years after their dazzling debut tells us about the enormous inner power these musicians have.” – Metal Rules

““QUARAN-TAAAAAYN!” No matter what you think about Immortal Guardian, it’s refreshing to hear a band that plays their style while confronting modern life. Though there’s a lot of big, epic, technical stuff going on on Psychosomatic, it never devolves into a lot of bullshit about chivalry and orcs. As such, they feel poised to be the inheritors of Nevermore’s throne, a gritty power metal band who feel relevant even as they soar. Get this in your brain.” – The Pit

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0 REALITY GREY Unleashes Shredding Guitar Playthrough For “Preachers of Hatred”

  • June 15, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Reality Grey

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Montreal, QC – June 15, 2021

For fans of Soilwork, As I Lay Dying, Scar Symmetry, Lamb of God, Unearth

REALITY GREY Unleashes Shredding Guitar Playthrough For “Preachers of Hatred”

Playthrough Premiere via TechnicalMusicReview

New Album “Beneath This Crown” Out Now!

Pictured L-R:
Alex Giustino (Bass)
Anto Addabbo (Guitars)
Tommy Montenegro (Vocals)
Alberto Pinto (Guitars)
Francesco Inchingolo (Drums)

Italy’s Reality Grey‘s fourth album “Beneath This Crown” was released just this past May via Blood Blast Distribution, powered by Nuclear Blast and Believe Digital. Offering a sonic assault of extreme melodic metal over the course of thirteen relentless tracks, the record follows 2014’s “Define Redemption” (Bakerteam/Scarlet Records).

On this new record, fans are treated to the band’s “most innovative and modern record we have ever made”. They went beyond everything they have done in the past both musically and lyrically. Reality Grey was able to develop their most experimental side.

“The album has very different feels throughout the track listing; every song is a stand-alone story as we never liked to copy ourselves on and on. The writing process has been heavily influenced by movie soundtracks, especially sci-fi soundtracks,’ something that goes beyond a classic heavy metal song. We wanted to get very personal and original with this album and I think we nailed it!” adds the band.

Continuing to support the album’s release, Reality Grey guitarists Anto Addabbo and Alberto Pinto are sharing their latest shredding playthrough for “Preacher’s of Hatred”, the most brutal song on the record; the fast thrash gives way to a groovy and jazzy pre-chorus.

The playthrough can be viewed via its premiere on TechnicalMusicReview HERE.

The music video “Preachers of Hatred” (which has reached over 100,000 views) can also be seen at https://youtu.be/yexnBZLDVyE

Aggressive and technical, Reality Grey is recommended for fans of As I Lay Dying, Scar Symmetry, and Lamb of God,

“Beneath This Crown” is available at the following link – https://backl.ink/144305702

Previous Videos:
Powerblast – https://youtu.be/s3pSFUFZzSI
Multidimensional Hollow – https://youtu.be/4hDxsTop8Fs
Daybreakers – https://youtu.be/spOgWpdGcwY
The Void – https://youtu.be/nUnldMsfKDA
The Fury – https://youtu.be/hFEyqEh00Os


Track Listing:
1. Legion (Intro) (1:51)
2. Fade In Fear (4:44)
3. Kings of Nothing (5:18)
4. Preachers of Hatred (4:05)
5. Daybreakers (5:37)
6. Powerblast (4:09)
7. Multidimensional Hollow (4:16)
8. The Fury (4:01)
9. Dreaming (Feat. Milly Florio from End Of Skyline) (5:13)
10. Reascent (4:01)
11. Beneath This Crown (5:28)
12. Indelible Stains (3:39)
13. The Void (4:34)
Album Length: 57:03

For more info:
Facebook.com/RealityGrey
Instagram.com/realitygrey 
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Reality Grey is supported by the Programmazione Puglia Sounds Record – 2020/2021 and REGIONE PUGLIA FSC 2014/2020 – Patto per la Puglia Investiamo nel vostro futuro.

About:
Hailing from South Italy, Reality Grey stands tall in the Italian metal scene. Formed in 2004, Reality Grey began their quest to redefine melodic death metal. As a tight-knit 5 piece band, Reality Grey incorporates a modern hybrid of extreme music: melody, brutality; blending complex, yet catchy songwriting. Fearsome death growls & clean vocals give way to razor-sharp guitar riffs and fusion-oriented solos, Reality Grey set out to create something all their own.

With the release of the debut full-length album “Darkest Days Are Yet To Come” in 2006, in the heat of the melodic death metal revolution, Reality Grey managed to secure their first record deal with Razar Ice Records USA. Songs like “Reality Grey” and “Never again” racked up hundreds of thousands plays on the old MySpace allowing the band to tour, gaining popularity well beyond the Italian borders. Following up with EP “Day Zero”, Reality Grey began to push their own boundaries. Ferocious, yet melodic, with a no-holds-barred songwriting attitude. Songs like “Day Zero” and “Slavery” emerged the band’s experimental side, synths, melancholic pianos, and acoustic guitars; perfectly fused with intoxicating sonic aggression.

After years of non-stop touring alongside bands like Deicide, Unearth, Municipal Waste, Sadist, Malevolent Creation, and more, the critically acclaimed “Define Redemption” is released by Bakerteam/Scarlet Records; sending the band on their first headline tour in Japan. Reality Grey, now having been featured on worldwide publications Metal Injection, Metal Hammer UK, Metal Temple, and Metal.de, released 2018’s “The Void”. Reviewed as “a complete and total aural devastation…” that “will blow your speaker out” by Metal Injection.

Reality Grey has completed work on their upcoming full-length due out May 7th 2021 (Blood Blast Distribution powered by Nuclear Blast). Looking ahead with tours and festival appearances on their sights, Reality Grey will continue to push ambitiously, earning their place among the pantheon of heavy music.

Now, having inked a worldwide deal with Extreme Management Group (EMG), the band says “We’re thrilled to announce that we have started working with Extreme Management Group! Definitely the right place for us. Big news is coming very soon. Stay tuned!” EMG said, “We are excited to be working with Reality Grey. They have some really fantastic music. We expect big things to come from this partnership.”.

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“Melodic, aggressive and catchy, this track adds (Multidimensional Hollow) well placed synths and ambiance to an already well rounded sound, making it complex without being overcomplicated. The new album shows a marked evolution in the band’s sound, something that will intrigue current fans and entice new ones.” – Metal Injection

“Beneath this Crown, a creative step forward in their combination of NWOAHM from the early aughts, At the Gates-inspired metalcore and Scandinavian-flavoured melodic death metal.” – Decibel Magazine

“There’s a steadfastness to Reality Grey that’s vital to the music they make. While many bands have tried, floundered, and failed at the art of metalcore and melodeath, the Italian five-piece embrace the genre with full-throated fury. At the same time, they never sound beholden to the genre, incorporating electronic sounds and rhythms to their music that illustrate their willingness to change and incorporate new influences for the betterment of their sound. In a sometimes uncertain world, this band know what they’re about.” – We Are The Pit

“Reality Grey should be able to easily ensnare modern metal and melodeath fans with a release like this one.” – Dead Rhetoric

“If there is something like a constant in REALITY GREY’s approach to Metal then it is their drive to vary their sound and their progression towards new styles and vibes in their music. As a result, the new album “Beneath This Crown” is probably best described as a mix of melodic Metalcore, melodic Death Metal with a portion of progressive elements. The album has a fast and aggressive start with “Fade In Fear” and “Preachers Of Hatred”… REALITY GREY deliver an upgrade to previous albums and their eagerness to experiment with their sound is clearly to recognize on the album. This gives their music an own character and makes them distinctive from other Metal bands. The album is very well produced. “Beneath This Crown” will make all fans of REALITY GREY happy and I am sure that the music of the new album will help to win a lot of new fans.” – 8/10 Metal Temple

“The desire to go wild in a pit somewhere while singing your heart out is just as strong on Kings of Nothing and Preachers of Hatred. Undeniably brutal, a guitar solo thrown in the former and the drumming reaching inhuman levels of speed on the latter, these tracks are awesome.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life
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0 Rockshots Records: Infernalizer (ft. Claudio Ravinale of Disarmonia Mundi) New Music Video “Leave A Scar”, Out Now! Debut Album “The Ugly Truth”

  • June 14, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Infernalizer - Rockshots Records · Music News · Rockshots Records: Infernalizer (ft. Claudio Ravinale of Disarmonia Mundi) Premiere Debut Single "Leaving So Soon?"

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Montreal, QC – June 14, 2021

For fans of Type O Negative, Rob Zombie, Wednesday 13

Rockshots Records: Infernalizer (ft. Claudio Ravinale of Disarmonia Mundi) New Music Video “Leave A Scar”

Out Now! Debut Album “The Ugly Truth”

Infernalizer, a horror-filled creature conceived and brought to life by the creative mind of Claudio Ravinale, best known as the vocalist of Italian death metal veterans Disarmonia Mundi, shares his latest music video “Leave A Scar” from the debut album “The Ugly Truth” released this past February via Rockshots Records.

Music Video “Leave A Scar” – https://youtu.be/k5re_qQTgQY

Heavily influenced by 80’s metal acts such as Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper, Danzig, and Claudio Ravinale’s new project Infernalizer relies on the use of gloomy keys and eerie samples, paying homage to more somber gothic rock acts like Type O Negative and The Sisters Of Mercy. Vocally closer to contemporary acts like Rob Zombie and Wednesday 13, the range of influences also includes evocative cinematographic soundscapes that provide Infernalizer’s songs with a more solemn and nocturnal atmosphere.

The album “The Ugly Truth” is 10 tracks to take fans on a roller coaster ride into band founder Claudio Ravinale’s own horror-themed amusement park. Providing a modern take on the concept of heavy metal, the full-length features crooning vocals alternated with more harsh yet still melodic tones along with added layers of evocative keys and samples for a solid foundation deeply rooted in an 80s metal sound.

“I’m a child of the 80s that loves horror movies. So as soon as I started to think about how this band was going to sound I really tried to focus on my main influences, the music I’ve grown up with and tried to filter all these influences giving them a more actual approach. To me, this record is like a Nightmare On Elm Street movie made music: there’s the horror part but without forgetting the lighthearted approach.” adds Ravinale.

The album was produced by NeroArgento at AExeron Studio (Turin, IT) and mastered at Sterling Sound Studio (Nashville, TN) by legendary Grammy Award-winning mastering engineer Ted Jensen (Guns N’ Roses, Korn, Pantera, Alice In Chains).

“The Ugly Truth” is available on the following platforms:
CD: https://bit.ly/TheUglyTruth_CD
Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3uq7f82
Apple Music: https://apple.co/3sfkhmI

Music Video – Leaving So Soon? – https://youtu.be/nflcB80SYYk
Lyric Video – The Ugly Truth – https://youtu.be/t1KA9IvKgeE


Track Listing:
1. Night Shift (3:11)
2. The Outsider (3:50)
3. Leaving So Soon (3:46)
4. In Retrospect (3:09)
5. Cruel Intentions (4:05)
6. The Ugly Truth (3:31)
7. In This World Or The Next (3:38)
8. Leave A Scar (2:49)
9. I Don’t Wanna Be Me (3:50)
10. Autumn Of Terror (3:50)
Album Length: 35:43

For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Facebook.com/InfernalizerOfficial
Instagram.com/infernalizer
Twitter.com/infernalizer

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0 RFL Records: SVEN GALI Bring On The “Hurt” w/ New Music Video Off EP “3”

  • June 14, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Sven Gali

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Montreal, QC – June 14, 2021

RFL Records: SVEN GALI Bring On The “Hurt” w/ New Music Video Off EP “3”

New EP “3” Out Now!

A year after releasing their highly anticipated EP “3” during June 2020 via RFL Records, Canada’s SVEN GALI is kicking off summer 2021 with their new music video “Hurt”. The song delivers a sonic punch to the chest to represent the heart, soul, and pure energy that this band brings with everything that they do.

The band adds:

“‘Hurt’ features the unmistakable melodic and attitude laced vocals of David Wanless; complimentary and crushing guitar performances from Andy Frank and Sean Williamson; and the solid foundation and groove laid down by Shawn Minden and Dan Fila. As you listen to it, you will hear the combination of classic Sven Gali along with the evolving sound of the band. We are looking forward to getting back out on tour and blowing people away with our high-energy, intense, and crushing performances. Best, SG.”

The video can be seen and heard at https://youtu.be/0WBgGIeMYJk

Experiencing extensive touring worldwide where they have shared the stage with legends such as April Wine, Foreigner, Pearl Jam, and Def Leppard, SVEN GALI‘s latest EP “3” marks their return since releasing 1995’s “In Wire” and 1992’s gold-selling and Juno Award-nominated self-titled debut album released on BMG Music Canada that featured hits “Under The Influence” and “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore”.

Known for their fusion of 80s screaming hard rock and 90s blazing metal, SVEN GALI “3” is available on digital platforms from RFL Records HERE and CD HERE.

Track Listing:
1. Kill The Lies (3:38)
2. You Won’t Break Me (3:40)
3. Now (4:59)
4. Hurt (3:10)
EP Length: 15:28SVEN GALI is:
Dave Wanless – Vocals
Andy Frank – Guitars
Shawn Minden – Bass
Sean Williamson – Guitars
Dan Fila – Drums

For more info:
SvenGali.ca
Facebook.com/svengalicanada
Instagram.com/svengaliofficial
RFLrecords.com
Facebook.com/rflrecordsroxx
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“3 is full of heavy, chugging riffs and howled choruses, mixing the melodies of ’80s hard rock with the aggression of ’90s metal” – Exclaim!

“The time is now for Sven Gali to rock our world once again, with their short and sweet brand new EP being a solid statement that although the band might have been gone for a while, they still have a lot of fuel to burn in the name of Rock N’ Roll.” – The Headbanging Moose

“It’s a banger and a return befitting of their iconic status in the metal.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“‘Now’ is a brand new track which rises up and dives down throughout, via some funky bass work and nice riffs before reaching a belting crescendo where Wanless let’s rip and roars his vocal.” – Metal Planet Music

“modern metal, and some groovin’ hard rock. Cool catchy music.” WORT 89.9 FM – Mosh Pit Radio (Madison, WI)

“They’ve got the loud/quiet/loud thing down to perfection… An idea that they understand the past but want to look to the future.” – Maxmium Volume Music

“These guys cover several bases sonically at the same time, giving them an edge – and an unexpected addition to my summer listening!” – 100 Percent Rock

“Of course, 3 leaves you wanting more. Maybe it’s a teaser for more stuff to come from Sven Gali? ” – Boston Rock Radio

“SVEN GALI have proved that, even after a twenty something year absence, they still know how to rock!” – Rock Out Stand Out

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0 Prog Duo JUPITER HOLLOW Posts New Live Session Video “Solar Gift”

  • June 11, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Jupiter Hollow · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 11, 2021

For fans of Tool, Rush, A Perfect Circle, Pink Floyd, Tesseract, Coheed & Cambria, Muse

Prog Duo JUPITER HOLLOW Posts New Live Session Video “Solar Gift”

New Live Stream Dates! (Aug-Dec 2021)

Out Now! Live DVD / Digital Blu-Ray “Bereavement Live In Ashburn”

Offer Free Digital Download of New Album “Bereavement”


L-R: Grant MacKenzie (Guitar, Bass, Synth) | Kenny Parry (Vocals, Drums, Piano, Synth)
Photo Credit – Sandra Beatty

Toronto prog duo Jupiter Hollow, consisting of Grant MacKenzie (Guitar, Bass, Synth) and Kenny Parry (Vocals, Drums, Piano, Synth) are here to create an artistic experience unlike anything else in the industry. Inspired by the art of storytelling and adventure, they intend on taking you on an in-depth journey through their discography and encourage listeners to join them for every step along the way.

Over the last few weeks, the band has been sharing live session videos to give fans a more personalized experience until venue performances re-open from the Covid pandemic. Today, they showcase “Solar Gift”, which is the closing track of their latest album “Bereavement” released a year ago in June.

The band adds:

“We purposely want to introduce ourselves to new potential fans with our unedited one-shot LIVE videos to prove to you from the start that we are real, we are humans, and we’re honest artists. The best part about this is that when our new fans hear the official album recording through the Bereavement experience (or iTunes, Spotify, etc), they’re hearing something slightly different and a bit more polished than the live recording to continue the experience of our music. We’re in it for the long run, we want to be as real as possible in an industry that demands perfection, and we hope everyone enjoys the experience.”

Watch “Solar Gift” at https://youtu.be/1xI9J-8TZYE



The video also appears on a new live DVD / digital Blu-Ray they have put together entitled “Bereavement Live In Ashburn” that is available at the following link:https://www.jupiterhollow.ca/product-page/bereavement-live-in-ashburn

Previous Live Sessions Videos:
The Rosedale – https://youtu.be/Ih0jMSt0pV0
Sawbreaker – https://youtu.be/LTrLEH5GSR8

Jupiter Hollow released their highly praised album “Bereavement” during June 2020 to follow their two previous admired recordings “AHDOMN” (2018) and “Odyssey” (2016).

Fans can receive the entire new album including digital downloads, lyrics, all the live videos, conceptual interviews, drum playthroughs, and guitar playthroughs completely FREE at http://jupiterhollow.ca/bereavement-experience.

You’ve Never Experienced A Rock Album Like This Before… – Fan Video – https://youtu.be/vXDNiEpdK3A

Music Video – The Mill – https://youtu.be/iL5QPPAPvOs

In additional news, Jupiter Hollow has rescheduled live stream dates for August to December that were originally slated for April and May, but were postponed due to the Ontario government’s Covid 19 lockdown to prevent the increasing spread of the virus in the province.

The Bereavement Live Stream Tour: Phase IV
The virtual concerts can be viewed completely FREE on the band’s Facebook or Instagram, but for those interested in making donations, can at the following link: https://www.jupiterhollow.ca/product-page/donate
(All shows starting at 6:30 PM EST)
August – 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
September – 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 21, 23, 27, 29, 30
October – 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28
November – 2, 4, 10, 11, 16, 18, 22, 25, 29, 30

December – 7, 8, 10, 11

Jupiter Hollow is:
Grant MacKenzie (guitar, bass, synth)
Kenny Parry (vocals, drums, synth, piano)

For more info:
JupiterHollow.ca
Facebook.com/JupiterHollowOfficial
Instagram.com/jupiterhollow_
EPK – https://www.jupiterhollow.ca/media

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0 Rockshots Records: Aussie 80’s Speed Metal NOTHING SACRED Share New Music Video “Stoner”, New Album “No Gods” Out July 16th

  • June 11, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Nothing Sacred (Rockshots Records)

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Montreal, QC – June 11, 2021

 

For fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Death Angel, Exodus, Testament

Rockshots Records: Aussie 80’s Speed Metal NOTHING SACRED Share New Music Video “Stoner”

New Album “No Gods” Out July 16th

Australian speed metal Nothing Sacred will be marking their return to the mosh pit with their new album “No Gods” set for release via Rockshots Records on July 16th. The band unveiled the first single “Final Crime” this past May and are ready to share the next song “Stoner” with a music video in preview to the full length.

“This is a very different track for Nothing Sacred, which to us made it all the better. We did debate on a name for it. We originally called it Stoner when we only had the music. The name was only meant to be a placeholder till another one came along. That obviously didn’t end up happening, plus the name Stoner just suits it. It’s a song about a love-hate battle with anything that eventually leads to the destruction of both. It kinda morphed into a bunch of cool lines and a lot of ooo’s and aaaah’s.” adds the band.

Music Video – Stoner – https://youtu.be/EWkbjzYyrro

Conceived in Melbourne in 1983, Nothing Sacred went on hiatus for two decades. During the 80s, the thrash/speed metal band unleashed their EP “Deathwish”, which catapulted them as one of the most sought-after pit makers with the record’s title track becoming a classic within the Australian metal scene. Three years later in 1988, Nothing Sacred unleashed the full-length entitled “Let Us Prey” on Cleopatra Records. Unfortunately a year after that LP’s release, the band disbanded in 1989. Lead guitarist Mark Woolley, bassist Karl Lean and drummer Sham went on to contribute to Hobbs’ Angel of Death‘s early work in the late 1980s. Woolley also appeared on Hobbs’ first self-titled album in 1988. Vocalist Mick Burnham later joined short-lived Melbourne band Seizure in 1993.

Although their tenure was short-lived, Nothing Sacred still remains an underground metal phenomenon in Australia. Songs from the Deathwish EP still get airplay on several Australian metal radio programs.

In 2012, Nothing Sacred performed a series 30th anniversary shows with Ross Percy (Ion Drive, Little House Godz) joining George Larin on guitar that included a support slot for the ex-Iron Maiden vocalists Paul Di’AnnoP/Blaze Bayley Australian tour. Despite the success, the band agreed not to continue and returned to retirement.

In 2015, the band decided to re-activate with a lineup of Sham, Karl Lean, George Larin, Ross Percy, and new vocalist Chris Stark. A slot on Melbourne’s Brewtality Metal Festival received positive reviews before the band embarked on a short tour of Japan, which inspired them to continue and lead the band to headline day one of the Steel Assassins Festival in Sydney.

Line-up changes again slowed the band, but with the addition of James Davies now on vocals and Stu Bedford on guitar, the band spent most of 2019 and 2020 writing and recording, what is now to be their first full length in over 30 years. Entitled “No Gods”, the record is Nothing Sacred‘s resurrection to the speed metal world. With a wealth of experience, a bucket load of riffs, and a renewed energy for one of Australia’s longest-running metal bands.

The band adds:

“We think our return with this new album will be received well. We’ve made a conscious effort to not be one-dimensional. We picked a cross-section of tracks we thought would make the album interesting. Though eight of the tracks are brand new, we decided to add two tracks ‘Final Crime’ and ‘Oracle’ we wrote for our 2nd album in the late 80’s, but never released.”

“No Gods” will be released on July 16, 2021 via Rockshots Records and available for pre-order at the following links:

CD – http://bit.ly/NoGodsCD
Digital http://bit.ly/NoGodsDIGITAL

Music Video “Final Crime” – https://youtu.be/uq27JF_5pXI


Track Listing:
1. Final Crime (3:41)
2. Virus (4:22)
3. Cold Black (3:38)
4. First World Problems (4:15)
5. Killing You (3:34)
6. False Prophets (4:00)
7. Ice (3:31)
8. Cult (4:38)
9. Oracle (3:32)
10. Stoner (5:27)
Album Length: 40:45

Album Line Up
Stu Bedford – Guitar
James Davies – Vocals
Karl Lean – Bass
Sham – Drums
George Larin – Guitar

More info:
Rockshots.eu
Nothingsacred.com.au
Facebook.com/NothingSacredMetal
Instagram.com/nothingsacredaustralia

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0 Knecht Revisits Classic Video Games With Progressive Metal Cover of “Overture (Excerpt From Halo Reach)”, Self-Titled Debut EP Out July 16th

  • June 10, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Knecht · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 10, 2021

For fans of Haken, Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Plini, Liquid Tension Experiment

Knecht Revisits Classic Video Games With Progressive Metal Cover of “Overture (Excerpt From Halo Reach)”

Self-Titled Debut EP Out July 16th


Pictured – Joseph Knecht – Photo credit – Tristan Ahearn


New Jersey’s Joseph Knecht is releasing his debut EP, a self-titled record that is a concise sample of the music he has been writing over the past couple of years. A well-versed musician, he plays both originals and covers in a wide range of genres, primarily focusing on progressive metal. His first single off this upcoming EP is “Overture (Excerpt From Halo Reach)”, a dramatic rendition of the theme from the classic video game. He explains why he chose the track:

“This is my cover of the Overture from the game Halo Reach. It’s a much more hard-hitting aggressive take on the original. It’s part of a song composed by Martin O’ Donnell. My idea was to take the original which was for orchestra and rearrange it for a prog metal band. The original is such a cool-sounding piece and every time I’d hear it I’d always imagine a metal version. When I got my 8 string and decided to make this EP, covering this song and taking advantage of the extended range of the instrument seemed like the perfect fit.”

The six-track EP takes a wide sampling of Knecht’s skills and presents them to the listener in a concise, yet varied audio experience. All instruments on “Knecht” were written and played by Knecht save for the drums, which are played by session musician Jason Stewart. The EP was mixed and mastered by Charles-Henry Volk.

Knecht is a lifelong musician, picking up piano at the age of five, since then he has learned to play guitar and bass and attended Berklee College of Music.

Predominantly prog with a hint of groove, “Knecht” is recommended for fans of Haken, Black Label Society, and Deep Purple.

“Overture (Excerpt From Halo Reach)” can be heard at the following links:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/wXg0SuMSqEQ
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3pzbHPv

”Knecht” will be available on all digital platforms on July 16, 2021.

Track Listing:
1. Transformation (4:50)
2. Tabernacle Jam (3:50)
3. Working Title (4:42)
4. Overture (Excerpt From Halo Reach) (3:42)
5. Summer Nights (3:16)
6. Destruction (5:09)
EP Length: 25:31

EP Recording Line Up:
Joseph Knecht – Guitar, Bass and Keyboards
Drums – Jason Stewart

EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Joseph Knecht and Jason Stewart
• All songs written by: Joseph Knecht
• Produced by: Joseph Knecht
• Mixed by: Charles-Henry Volk
• Mastered by: Charles-Henry Volk
• Member ASCAP

For more info:
Instagram.com/joeknecht.exe
Facebook
EPK

About:
Joseph Knecht, from Tabernacle, New Jersey, USA, has been playing music since he was a small child. He started out with piano when he was five and picked up the guitar a year later. Bass came along in high school and he attended Berklee College of Music to further his music education.

Looking to share the music he was writing and playing, he created his instrumental solo project Knecht, where he plays everything from classic rock to more modern progressive metal. He performs originals and covers as well as teaches private guitar lessons.

With influences rooted mainly in progressive and groove metal, he replaces vocals with sweeping, complex guitar melodies that are written like vocal melodies. A typical song starts with the rhythm, for him the rhythm guitars by themselves should be interesting and be able to garner attention through the piece. While he is doing this, he is thinking about what he might want the other instruments to be doing as well as keyboard sounds if there will be keyboards. For the drums, he will program a track for writing and recording purposes, but ultimately leaves it wide open for Jason Stewart.

Knecht’s debut self-titled EP is available on July 16, 2021. It features Jason Stewart on drums and was mixed and mastered by Charles-Henry Volk.

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