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0 NIGHT’S EDGE Announces New Album “The World That Never Was” Out Aug 2025 + New Music Video “If You Loved Me”

  • May 22, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Night's Edge

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Montreal, QC – May 22, 2025

NIGHT’S EDGE Announces New Album “The World That Never Was” Out Aug 2025

+ New Music Video “If You Loved Me”

Baltimore, MD’s NIGHT’S EDGE announces the release of their fourth studio album entitled “The World That Never Was” this coming August 21st, 2025 to follow their Strangers – LP (2023), Night’s Edge – EP (2022), The Darkest Side of Dreams – LP (2020), and Shades of Dusk – LP (2019).

Since their inception in 2018, the band has gone through a few changes in lineup and sound, and has progressed significantly from their debut in 2019. Falling under the umbrella of Alternative Metal, Night’s Edge‘s sound is hard to pin down. Incorporating influences from gothic metal, progressive rock, and nu metal, the band’s music is equal parts heavy and poppy, soaked in synthesizers and drama. Lyrics breach topics including isolation, dissociation, and the romantic, approaching themes common to the human experience from a cerebral angle that complements the band’s emotionally evocative music.

Night’s Edge believes in creating music that has a purpose. There is no copy-cating of other artists, or following trends here – even the band’s select cover tunes turn the originals on their heads. This is music that you can’t get anywhere else, that has something to say, that is unique and exciting while still feeling familiar, like a friend finishing your sentences when you run out of words.

Their fourth full-length, “The World That Never Was,” is a statement of songcraft and lyricism. The album flows and progresses clearly as it explores the concept of self-identity and the loss thereof. Moments of melancholy, anger, wonder, and plenty of crushing riffs elicit the stank face. Each single shows a different side of the album.

Brian Haran (Vocals, Bass, Keys, Programming) comments:

“We think our fans will love it and agree with us that it is, hands down, the best Night’s Edge album. There will be a lot of different opinions on which song is the best or who prefers this vs that, but all of those conversations will center around this LP. This album encapsulates the Night’s Edge sound we have been building towards while experimenting with new and innovative ideas. Our lead single, “If You Loved Me,” is the most straightforward song, with a massive chorus reminiscent of HIM that continues to build through the song towards an explosive conclusion. “Someone to Stay” is a guitar-forward track with great leads, a killer solo, and very Queensryche-esque vocals. We gave ourselves a challenge for the live shows, and I (singer, Brian) curse myself for recording this song like this every time we play it live. “Smite” is the album’s heaviest song and has major Slipknot and Ghost influences. It is weirdly danceable right up until the Latin choir bridge and eventually descends into IOWA-esque screaming right before a caveman breakdown. “Love Fiction” is unique for Night’s Edge, very Deftones influenced, but with a synthwave twist featuring rare falsetto vocals. The lyrics describe the romanticization of one’s depression as a safe, never-leaving partner, “Songs in Grey Space II: Soaring” is two and a half minutes of balls out symphonic alternative metal and the middle piece in a three song suite detailing a parable of self-identity in an alternate world where the narrator is the last person on earth.”

Night’s Edge has unveiled two singles to date, “If You Loved Me” and album opener “Someone To Stay,” with more to be shared in the lead up to the record’s release in August.

The trio adds about the singles:

If You Loved Me: “All three of us love this song. It has everything – a massive chorus, a scorching guitar solo, and some unexpectedly creepy, heavy sections. A LOT of ground gets covered in under four minutes. The lyrics are a scathing reflection on manipulation, with changing perspectives between the verses and choruses. Above all, the song is inimitably Night’s Edge. This is a sound that you can only get at one place – here, with us.”

Someone to Stay: “This is our guitarist, Damian’s favorite song. The song began with a riff that Damian wrote as an intro lead. When coming up with the intro riff, he was hoping to capture “anime-intro” level energy, and we all agreed that it would make the perfect introduction to the album! Brian took that intro riff and created a very guitar-focused song out of it. The music primes the listener for the progressive compositional journey that is the rest of the album, but the song itself is easily digestible with fun riffs and catchy vocal hooks.”

Recommended for fans of Coheed and Cambria, Avantasia, System of a Down, HIM, and Deftones, listen to the singles at the following links:

Music Video – If You Loved Me – https://youtu.be/0Fj6gIMd6dA

​YouTube Stream – Someone To Stay – https://youtu.be/fg-P90AQvrA

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3H6cUe1

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Album pre-order (out Aug 21st) – https://nightsedge.bandcamp.com (pre-order live on May 23rd)

Upcoming Show Dates:​
06/07 – Granny’s – Winchester, VA
06/28 – Cafe 611 – Frederick, MD
07/11 – Union Vapes – Scranton, PA
07/12 – Psychic Garden – Rochester, NY
07/18 – The Depot – Baltimore, MD
07/19 – Century – Philadelphia, PA
08/23 – Roachfest – Hollywood, MD

Album Artwork by Eden Wormwood

Track Listing:​
1. Someone To Stay (4:11)
2. If You Loved Me (3:51)
3. Man of Many Faces (4:23)
4. Love Fiction (4:14)
5. Wish You Wouldn’t (4:09)
6. Overdue For Destruction (2:50)
7. Smite (3:46)
8. Ataecina (5:08)
9. Shapes In Grey Space I: Reaching (7:43)
10. Shapes In Grey Space II: Soaring (2:41)
11. Shapes In Grey Space III: Separating (5:23)
Total Length: 48:32

Recording and Live Line Up:​
Brian Haran – Vocals, Bass, Keys, Programming
Damian Remmell – Guitars
Dan Hunt – Drums

More info: Nightsedgeband.com | Facebook.com/nightsedgeband | Instagram.com/nights_edge_band

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0 Exitus Stratagem Records – JAWFANE Unleashes Second Single w/ Visceral Video “Time Hunts Us All” + Debut EP “Me And All My Demons” Out June 2025

  • May 22, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Jawfane (Exitus Stratagem Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 22, 2025

JAWFANE Unleashes Second Single with Visceral Video “Time Hunts Us All”

Debut EP “Me And All My Demons” Out June 26th, 2025 via Exitus Stratagem Records

L-R – Cory Pack (guitar), Jesse Marquez (keyboard), Austin Heipp (vocals), AJ Chacon (drums), Chase Shumann (bass)

Photo Credit – Megan Rose // Instagram @mrosedesigner

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Rising metal-core act Jawfane has released “Time Hunts Us All”, the second single from their highly anticipated debut EP “Me and All My Demons,” arriving June 26th via Exitus Stratagem Records. The track comes accompanied by a striking visual component that enhances the band’s powerful message. They comment on the single:

“We pushed ourselves musically. ‘Time Hunts Us All” is the fastest Jawfane song by a mile, contains the most vocals, and is in a key we don’t use often. Lyrically, we played off this idea that time was a villain, something you could physically fight, and it was hunting everyone, kinda like the grim reaper. We used the super dramatic differences between the feels in the song as the sonic reference for time, and remember “If time hunts us all, it’s not over yet.”

“Time Hunts Us All” holds a special place in the band’s history, having originally been part of vocalist Austin’s audition material. While Austin didn’t write the lyrics for this particular track, the band notes that ‘he loves his part,’ showcasing the collaborative spirit that defines Jawfane’s creative process.

The video for “Time Hunts Us All” visually represents the band’s mission to create ‘a boisterous, chaotic, clarifying genuine catharsis’, a raw element that connects directly with listeners who feel ‘invalidated, unseen, unheard, unacknowledged’.

This release continues to build momentum toward the June 26th release of “Me and All My Demons”, which was crafted through an organic and democratic process. Reflecting on their artistic direction, Jawfane shares that they wanted to focus on what churns below. To relate to that struggle of being unable to say what was really on your mind when you absolutely had to. Jawfane is recommended for fans of Cane Hill, King 810, and Wage War.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Time Hunts Us All” at https://youtu.be/yZMBwY7eRfo

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Digital Single – https://hypeddit.com/jawfane/timehuntsusall​

EP pre-save (Out June 26th) – https://hypeddit.com/jawfane/meandallmydemons​

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First Single – “Cataclysm (Nightmare)” at the following links:

Spotify (all digital platforms) – https://hypeddit.com/jawfane/cataclysmnightmare​

Music Video – https://youtu.be/HNBtGIHT7f0​

Track Listing:​
1. Damaged Goods – 3:48
2. Cataclysm (Nightmare) – 2:42
3. Me and All My Demons – 3:46
4. Friends and Enemies – 3:20
5. Time Hunts Us All – 4:01
EP Length: 17:39

More info:

​Exsrmusic.com | Facebook.com/ExSRecords | Instagram.com/exsrmusic | X.com/exsrmusic​

​Facebook.com/Jawfane | Instagram.com/jawfane

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0 THUNDEROR Debut Self-Titled Rock Opera Musical At TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL (July 3-12)

  • May 21, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Thunderor

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Montreal, QC – May 21, 2025

THUNDEROR Debut Self-Titled Rock Opera Musical At TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL (July 3-12)

Debut Album “Fire It Up” Out Now! via Boonsdale Records

From 2x JUNO-nominated musician/writer JJ Tartaglia comes ‘THUNDEROR’, an epic rock opera musical (in the vein of Bat Out Of Hell, Rock Of Ages) but with a fresh soundtrack of original anthems. Featuring the actual live band and a star-studded cast, THUNDEROR tells a tale of adventure and romance in the face of mortality, hearkening back to the glory days of arena rock, wild and restless, as a young group of would-be rockers head out on an impromptu adventure in a time of danger and hope.
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Presented as part of the 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival, the 75-minute show will see a run of 5 dates at VideoCabaret’s Deanne Taylor Theatre in Toronto, performed in the unconventional format of ‘In The Round’ for an intimate and exclusive experience.
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​“I guess I’m giving my heavy metal dreams a makeover,” says JJ Tartaglia. “It’s been a crazy undertaking, but I’m absolutely stoked about the show we’ve created. I’m truly blessed to have such an amazing cast and team. Expect an unconventional take on musical theatre! In my mind, it combines the best of both worlds, and I hope that it’ll be enjoyed by all.”​
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The musical score will debut unreleased material from Thunderor’s upcoming concept album ‘Bleed For It’ to be released this fall. Besides the live band of JJ Tartaglia (vocals/drums), Jonny Nesta (guitar) and Anthony Pannozzo (keys), the production is directed by Liam Eric Dawson (director shadow Come From Away), assistant directed by metal concert photographer Rae Chatten, choreographed by Kristen Pepper (Kinky Boots, Cabaret), and features a veteran cast comprising of Georgia Grant (A Streetcar Named Desire), Jamie Elliott (Shrek The Musical), Tristan Hernandez (Rock Of Ages, Peter Pan), and Stephen Flett (Miracle On 34th Street, Hamlet).
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​Boonsdale Records presents: THUNDEROR​
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​5 shows as part of the 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival​
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Thu 3rd July – 9:45 pm
Sat 5th July – 7:45 pm
Mon 7th July – 4:00 pm
Fri 11th July – 4:00 pm
Sat 12th July – 5:45 pm​
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Writer, Musical Director: JJ Tartaglia
Director: Liam Eric Dawson
Assistant Director: Rae Chatten
Choreographer: Kristen Pepper

Starring​
JJ Tartaglia (as Bowen)
Georgia Grant (as Kenzie)
Jamie Elliott (as Sheenah)
Tristan Hernandez (as Silverman)
Stephen Flett (as Brother Nuckett)
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​Band​
JJ Tartaglia (Drums/Vocals)
Jonny Nesta (Guitar)
Anthony Pannozzo (Keys)
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​Venue
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VideoCabaret – Deanne Taylor Theatre
10 Busy St, Toronto, ON​
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More information and tickets are available as of June 4, 2025,
 at https://www.fringetoronto.com

Appreciated by fans of Judas Priest, Van Halen, and Saxon, Thunderor‘s releases are available via Boonsdale Records.

CD – https://thunderor.bigcartel.com​

​Spotify

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Music Video – Get ‘Em Counted starring pro wrestling champ Clash Kincade – https://youtu.be/WYe5hnY4xz0

Music Video – How We Roll – https://youtu.be/_U-ElWkLNg0

​Music Video – Fire It Up – https://youtu.be/6t_KqTq7OOE

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For more info:
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Facebook.com/ThunderorOfficial​
​Instagram.com/thunderor_official​

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“The bottom line for THUNDEROR is that a listen is urgently required. Those who like the singing will have a lot of fun with the CD” – Vampster
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“If you’re looking for a solid rock record that’s equal parts pop and metal, Fire It Up could be your jam. The songs are well crafted, catchy and fun road companions. Take it on your next drive or spin it at Saturday’s kegger. Thunderor takes not being serious very seriously. They recaptured the spirit of 80s rock staples like Ozzy to Journey but also managed to put their own stamp on it. Not many throwback NWOTHM acts succeed in putting this much character in their sound.” – Angry Metal Guy

“The moment I first heard “How We Roll,” I knew I was in trouble…and instantly hooked. Other numbers like “All or Nothing,” “On the Run,” “We Can Make It,” and the epic title track, infuse multiple sub-genres like thrash, power, and synth metal, and are the type of adventurous anthems that make life still feel like it’s worth living even on its darkest of days.” – Rewind It Magazine

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0 Vancouver Prog Collective MONIKER Unveils New Single/ Video “Hindsight”

  • May 21, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Moniker · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 21, 2025

Vancouver Prog Collective MONIKER Unveils New Single/ Video “Hindsight”

Brewed in a basement suite fueled by the lust for bringing their hometown of Vancouver, BC, something it’s never heard of before, the members of progressive collective Moniker, whom all met as students while attending Audio Engineering school, returns with its next taste of new music, “Hindsight” to follow single “From The Grave” released March 31st of this year and their first self-titled full-length unleashed back in 2021.

“You normally had either brutal death metal or indie rock. Bringing melodic progressive metal to this city was our goal, and we are back to finish it,” adds the band.

Before the digital single for “Hindsight” is officially available on June 6th, 2025, on all platforms, the progressive quintet is unveiling its music video that can be viewed below.

The band comments on the track:

“To those who know us, it will be just as everyone expects, for those who don’t know us, prepare for the unexpected. This single gives a balance between clean melodies and delay-saturated guitar licks, all the way to soul-crushing riffs with gut-wrenching screams. Time flows on and on, whether we want it to or not. Our vision may be clouded, but hindsight is 20/20.”

With its melodic sense, progressive and sizzling heavy riffs, and soaring vocals, Moniker is recommended for fans of Tool, Deftones, Trivium, Leprous, and Killswitch Engage. Watch and listen to “Hindsight” at the following link:

Music Video – “Hindsight” at https://youtu.be/k8APDnTtbPk

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Digital Single pre-save – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/moniker7/hindsight​

More info: https://www.Instagram.com/monikerband​

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0 Rockshots Records – NASTYVILLE New Music Video “Rockin’ Through The Night” Off New Album “Rebirth” Out June 2025

  • May 20, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Nastyville (Rockshots Records)

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Montreal, QC – May 20, 2025

NASTYVILLE New Music Video “Rockin’ Through The Night”

New Album “Rebirth” Out June 2025

Following the release of “Power To The People“, Italian hard rockers Nastyville return with their brand-new single “Rocking Through The Night”, available now on all digital platforms. The track is the second single from the band’s upcoming full-length album “Rebirth“, due out on June 6th, 2025, via Rockshots Records.

Described by the band as “the essence of our will to move forward, to leave the past behind and redefine our sound”, “Rocking Through The Night” is a hard rock statement loaded with attitude, fire, and the desire to break free. Massive old-school riffs meet a cutting-edge rhythm section and a soaring vocal performance, capturing the raw power of a band that’s found its voice again.

The track, along with the entire “Rebirth” album, was recorded at Ivorytears Music Works Recording Studio (Somma Lombardo, VA), produced by the band and mixed and engineered by Alessandro Del Vecchio (Hardline, Vanden Plas, Revolution Saints, Giant).

To accompany the release, Nastyville has also unveiled the official music video for “Rocking Through The Night”, available now at:
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​LISTEN: https://lnk.to/OLUlqP​
​VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Cd-fZ_OSuyk

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Formed in 2012, Nastyville has built its name on gritty, no-frills rock rooted in glam and street metal, enriched by years of touring and sharing stages with acts like Skid Row, Crashdïet, Steel Panther, and The Dead Daisies. “Rebirth” marks not just a return but a redefinition, pushing the band toward a more powerful, personal, and evolved sound.

For fans of: Skid Row, Crashdïet, Hardcore Superstar, Steel Panther, The Dead Daisies.

Pre-orders are now available at the following link: https://rockshots.eu/products/nastyville-rebirth​

First Single – “Power To The People”

LISTEN: https://lnk.to/DpVRF2​
​VIDEO: https://youtu.be/XqHNf5_ZqHU

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Album Cover – Nastyville – Rebirth

TRACK LISTING:​
1. The Journey Of Rebirth
2. Power To The People
3. Run Wild, Rev High!
4. Rocking Through The Night
5. Unstoppable (Sia Cover)
6. We Give It All
7. Miss You
8. Yellow Schoolbus
9. Stay Out, Stay Out
10. Sex O’ Clock
11. Rock’n’Roll Experience
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​NASTYVILLE Line Up:​
Marco Luraschi (Mark Lee): Vocals
David Visin (Dave Wild): Guitars
Christian De Gaudenzi (Dega): Guitars
Carlo Giordano (The Horv): Bass
Christian Tabita (Chris Tabeat): Drums
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​CREDITS: Produced by NASTYVILLE
Recorded at IVORYTEARS MUSIC WORKS RECORDING STUDIO, SOMMA LOMBARDO (VA)
Mixed and Engineered by Alessandro Del Vecchio

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.instagram.com/nastyvilleofficial | https://www.facebook.com/nastyvilleofficial​

ABOUT:​
Nastyville is an Italian hard rock band formed in 2012 by drummer Danny Boy and guitarist David “Dave Wild,” with the aim of refreshing the rock genre. The first studio album, “Viva Hell-A” (released in 2015), features old-fashioned guitar riffs and the flavor of the best street/glam rock with Lex on vocals, Kruska on bass guitar, and Manuel on guitar. After Lex and Kruska left, the band continued its journey with Marco “Mark Lee” on vocals and Fabian Anderchen on bass guitar, releasing in 2017 their second studio album, “Glam Caramel”. This album, marked by heavier sounds, gave the band the opportunity to open the Italian tour dates for Skid Row, Crashdïet, Enuff Z’Nuff, Adam Bomb, John Corabi, Simon Wright, and many others. “Songs of Threesome”, released in 2022, was their third studio album and featured a new lineup with Christian “Dega” on guitar and Paul “Cannibal” (ex-Thee S.T.P.) on bass guitar.
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In 2023, founding member and drummer Danny Boy and bassist Paul left the band and were soon replaced by Christian “Chris Tabeat” on drums and Carlo “The Horv” on bass guitar. After the release of the two singles “Red Black…Or Green?” and “Livin’ in A Mess”, the band with its new lineup consisting of Marco “Mark Lee” on vocals, David “Dave Wild” on guitar, Christian “Dega” on guitar, Christian “Chris Tabeat” on drums and Carlo “The Horv” on bass guitar, worked tirelessly on new studio material. The year 2024 was a very good year when the band played many dates across Italy and abroad. The opening act for Steel Panther in Milan (Alcatraz) deserves special mention. The band spent the last months of the year working on a brand-new album, entering the studio in December to start recording their fourth studio album under the supervision of producer, singer, and songwriter Alessandro Del Vecchio.

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0 Out Now! KRATORNAS “Ravaged by Hurakaan” Vinyl (Out May 20th) + Cassette Demo (Out May 30th) + New Album “God Of The Tribes” Out Aug 2025

  • May 20, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Kratornas · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 20, 2025

Out Now! KRATORNAS “Ravaged by Hurakaan” Vinyl (Out May 20th) + Cassette Demo (Out May 30th)

+ New Album “God Of The Tribes” Out August 2025

Today (May 20th) marks the official release of Kratornas‘ highly anticipated black metal “Ravaged by Hurakaan” 7″ vinyl demo out through Grathila Records, plus an accompanying remix cassette that will be out on May 30th. These limited editions serve as the first taste of the forthcoming album “God of the Tribes”, scheduled for release on August 22nd, 2025. Kratornas comments on the album:
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​“This album isn’t about being ‘advanced’ or ‘innovative’. It’s a return to roots, distilled into something raw and real. I’ve had first-hand experience with this kind of ‘indigenous music’. I was one of the drummers at festivals from fifth grade through my first year of high school. I didn’t copy those rhythms but wrote my own, taking that foundation and fusing it with Kratornas.”

The 7″ vinyl offers a completely exclusive format experience with the demo version of “Ravaged by Hurakaan” on Side A. Side B features the instrumental ‘Drum and Bass’ version, available only on this vinyl pressing. The companion ‘Ravaged by Hurakaan (Remix)’ cassette, featuring DJ Aromaz on the ProTape release, includes four distinct versions of the material. Both the vinyl and the upcoming album were mastered by Dan Swanö (Edge of Sanity).

Initial response to the new material has been enthusiastic, with early listeners noting the significant evolution in Kratornas‘ sound. Moving away from the hyperfast brutality of earlier releases, “Ravaged by Hurakaan” showcases a more methodical approach focused on atmosphere and tension.

Despite the shift in approach, the creator maintains that Kratornas still delivers powerful energy. If you sit down and really listen with good headphones, it will bring out a different ‘experience’ because the mix is ‘moving and breathing’. Both the vinyl and cassette releases are available in extremely limited quantities through Kratornas‘ bandcamp and select underground distributors. These collectors’ items will not be repressed, making them essential acquisitions for dedicated followers. They are recommended for all fans of black metal.

Vinyl order and cassette pre-order are available at https://kratornas.bandcamp.com/album/ravaged-by-hurakaan-7ep-2025​

Vinyl – HURAKAN 7″ turntable-direct-to-cam – https://youtu.be/gnNNPniwPF8

Vinyl Track Listing :​
​Side A: “Ravaged by Hurakaan” – demo/rough mix of track #3 from the upcoming album “God of the Tribes”
​Side B: “Drum and Bass” Instrumental of track #3 from the upcoming album “God of the Tribes”
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​The cassette – KRATORNAS – Ravaged by Hurakaan (QUE DIABLO Remix) featuring DJ Aromaz
Track Listing:
Cassette Side A: 
(28 Minutes)
1. Ravaged by Hurakaan (Que Diablo remix featuring DJ Amoraz) [2025]
2. Ravaged by Hurakaan (Demo/Rough Mix from 7″ vinyl) [2025]
3. Spit on God (2016/Sub Mix) *
4. Human Livestock (2019/Bulldozer Version) *
5. Three Unclean Spirits (2009) *
* = additional tracks to fill a C60. Mixed “exclusively” for this Cassette.
​Cassette Side B: (29 Minutes)
6. Swarm of Rattlesnakes (2015/Meditative Ambient)

Vinyl / Cassette Credits:​
Performed, Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Bruno Zamora
All Lyrics and Music written by Bruno Zamora
Layout and Cover Artwork by Bruno Zamora

Album Artwork (non-explicit) – Kratornas – God of the Tribes

Track Listing:​
1. Cursed Sky Serpent (15:00)
2. Evil and Plunder (3:00)
3. Ravaged by Hurakaan (7:00)
4. Novena para Guerra (11:00)

Album Teaser (Out August 22nd) – “God of the Tribes” – https://youtu.be/iQ6Z8VeWakQ

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For more info: https://www.facebook.com/officialkratornas

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“I think it’s a good thing that it is a bit darker for music this intense and with so much “action” in the upper midrange – Dan Swano (on mastering God of the Tribes)

“Kratornas has returned and have taken large steps in progression with their musical maelstrom of violence.” – Canadian Assault (2017 – Human Livestock 7″ EP)

“What’s even better is that the music doesn’t just move in the sense that a rocket moves. The songs are more than sheer exultations in the thrill of speed and violence. They also change course. They veer into hammering grooves; they bolt into bursts of blood-pumping thrash riffing; they pulse like some kind of laser weapon being triggered. Yes, the songs are often deranged — when Kratornas is in full grind mode, you can imagine oceans of blood spray ejected from a fire hose and bodies being atomized in a frenzied butchery — but there’s impressive intricacy and dynamism in the songs, as well as jaw-dropping technical skill and manifest blood lust.” – No Clean Singing (2016 – Devoured by Damnation LP)

“If you like chaotic, blasting Black Metal, then this is a good bet.” (2016 – Devoured by Damnation LP)

“This album is intense. From start to finish Kratornas is absolutely relentless and have put together one hell of an album with a whole lot of everything in the mix without sounding repetitive.” – Metal At The Gates (2016 – Devoured by Damnation LP)

“While its – drum and guitar/voice – format might suggest similarities with the Inquisition, in sound terms are two quite distinct entities. Here there is a greater degree of chaos and a greater departure from the traditional scene (second wave of black metal) than the one we can find ourselves in Inquisition. Basically it is what would happen if we join powerviolence with black metal. It is something that impresses, without a doubt, but that may have a tendency to tire. Fortunately this does not happen much here because all the themes end up having healthy dynamics, mainly a healthy rib of primitive death metal ( plus an element to join the party) and mainly a solo guitar taken from the breca that looks like a bouncing diabolite. Awesome and surprising album.” – World of Metal Mag (2016 – Devoured by Damnation LP)​
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0 Rockshots Records – Canada’s IN/VERTIGO Release New Single / Video “Save Me” Off New EP “Prevail” Out July 2025

  • May 16, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · In / Vertigo · In/Vertigo · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 16, 2025

Canada’s IN/VERTIGO Release New Single / Video “Save Me” Off New EP “Prevail” Out July 2025

Canadian hard rockers IN/VERTIGO return with brand-new music, unleashing their explosive new single “Save Me”, now available on all digital platforms. The track is the first preview of their upcoming EP “Prevail”, set for release on July 18th, 2025, via Rockshots Records.
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Formed in 2016 by seasoned Calgary musicians, IN/VERTIGO has made a name for themselves across Western Canada with their high-energy live shows and relentless touring. The band has shared stages with acts such as Buckcherry, Steel Panther, Bret Michaels, Bif Naked, Diamond Head, and Pop Evil, becoming a must-see name in the modern hard rock scene.
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​NEW SINGLE “SAVE ME” OUT NOW​
​“Save Me” is a blistering anthem that shows IN/VERTIGO pushing their sound into even more aggressive territory. Fusing their rock ‘n’ roll backbone with punk and thrash influences, the track hits like a freight train—raw, fast, and unrelenting.
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The single is paired with a chaotic and entertaining music video, loosely based on a true story.
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​Listen: https://lnk.to/POmavT

​Watch the video: https://youtu.be/WQp8_mt73XU

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This marks the first release from the upcoming EP “Prevail”, which will be the band’s second release in collaboration with Rockshots Records.
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With “Prevail”, IN/VERTIGO are poised to deliver their most refined and aggressive work to date, a Molotov cocktail of sharp riffs, infectious hooks, and full-throttle rock attitude.

PREVAIL – EP Tracklisting:​
1. Weathervane
2. Save Me
3. Liar
4. Euphoria
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​Line-up:​
Reed Alton – Lead & Backing Vocals, Percussion
Shaddy Elsaghir – Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Duncan McCartney – Bass, Backing Vocals, Keyboard
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​About IN/VERTIGO:​
Delivering their shows at jet-engine volume, IN/VERTIGO have made an unmistakable impact in the Canadian rock scene. Their self-titled demo, produced by Ronnie Champagne (Alice In Chains, Jane’s Addiction), quickly sold out, and their debut EP “Sex Love & Chaos” introduced a band ready to raise hell.
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Now, with “Save Me” and the upcoming EP “Prevail”, IN/VERTIGO are back to light the fuse. Crank it up and join the ride.

For more info:​
​www.rockshots.eu​
​www.invertigoband.com​
​www.facebook.com/getinvertigo​
​www.instagram.com/getinvertigo​

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0 Canada’s AUGURIUM Unleashes Tolkien Inspired Single “Faith & Death Pt. I.” + Show Date Supporting INTO ETERNITY

  • May 16, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Augurium · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 16, 2025

Canada’s AUGURIUM Unleashes Tolkien-Inspired Single “Faith & Death Pt. I.”

+ Show Date Supporting INTO ETERNITY

L-R – Cejay Carnochan (Rhythm Guitars) – Taylor McDonald (Drums) – Logan Barlow (Lead Guitars) – Reid Paraszczynec (Bass) – Dylan Suppes (Vocals)
photographer: Savannah Bagshaw – Paradox Visuals

Unleashing their third studio release “Unearthly Will” in 2023 and 2024 single / video “Morningstar”, Regina, Canada’s symphonic death metal outfit Augurium returns with their first taste of new music in 2025 for fans in the lead up to their opening support for progressive death masters and hometown heroes Into Eternity on May 17th. (details below).

Fans of the band are in for a positive surprise. It’s still the same Augurium they’ve been listening to since Unearthly Will, but this song taps into a more emotional side.

“For us as a band, it represents a sort of new Augurium, still within the same style we’ve been playing since 2021, yet naturally evolving. The goal was to create a dramatic listening experience—almost like the progression of a film. There are highs and lows, emotionally driven sections, movements that depict scenes in a hero’s journey, and crushing, deafening moments. This is the first half of a sonic saga portraying the struggle between opposing forces,” adds guitarist Cejay Carnochan.

Entitled “Faith & Death Pt. I.”, the track is the first chapter of an epic two-part symphonic death metal series. The song is rooted in the mythological hero’s journey, using Tolkien-like storytelling to explore the duality of good and evil, which resonates in its artwork created by Mark Erskine, who also did Augurium‘s Unearthly Will cover art.

“‘Faith and Death Pt. I’ is themed around The Lord of the Rings. Part one speaks to the side of evil. This track was written from the perspective of Mordor’s legions. Moreover, it touches on the eternal struggle of light and dark and how both cannot survive without the other. A shadow cannot exist without the light. Death—the only thing certain for all mortals. If neither side can agree on which god to worship, which philosophy to follow, or what is right and wrong, one thing is undeniably and indiscriminately certain: death,”

Recommended for fans of Shadow of Intent, Septicflesh, and Mental Cruelty, listen to “Faith & Death Pt. I” at the following links:

Bandcamp – https://augurium.bandcamp.com/music​

YouTube – https://youtu.be/v8c7mzpLD1M

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Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4kgpo0W​​

Show Dates:​
May 17 – Regina, SK – The Exchange w/ Into Eternity, Itchy Stitches, Nox Umbra, Elder Colossus – info

More info: Facebook.com/AuguriumSK | Instagram.com/auguriumband​

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“Regina metal band Augurium is on the road to a comeback” – Regina Leader-Post
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“One way to think of the Canadian band Augurium‘s new album Unearthly Will is as a tour through a potentially deadly wildlife refuge of arcane and even astral origins. It provides close encounters with a variety of musical beasts, some more extravagantly colorful than others (but still with teeth bared) and some more savagely hostile. By the end you might be relieved that you didn’t become a meal for the menagerie, yet electrified by all the close calls — and by the sweeping splendor.” – No Clean Singing
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“Falling just under the half hour mark at 29:48, Unearthly Will is short, sweet, and destructive. I want more now! The Mark Erskine artwork is something I would hang in my room, it fits the material on the record perfectly. Augurium themselves describe the album as a whole as “the culmination of core ideas that remain consistent and brutal yet experimental. It brings a dark musical aspect to lyrical themes of light and inner thought processes”. I would describe it as a harrowing thrill ride that drags you below the surface, with no chance of making your way back up to ground level. This is one that absolutely deserves your attention. 4.5/5” – Toilet Ov Hell
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“Unearthly Will features the gamut of influences, including those as disparate as Cannibal Corpse, Decrepit Birth, Septicflesh, Lorna Shore, and Belphegor – which, if my math is right, basically embodies most death metal and its various offshoots in one fell swoop. While the flesh-eating riffs comprise the meat, Augurium features a nice symphonic dimension, while neat blackened portions are offset by a techy rhythmic complexity and tasteful deathcore teeth. Filtered through an organic DIY ethic and aesthetic, Unearthly Will is a mammoth death metal album” – Angry Metal Guy
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“Heavy from start to finish, the album intertwines the band’s goals and their inspiration into a cohesive nine track album. While obvious breaks are between songs, Unearthly Will flows seamlessly from track to track, never disrupting one’s listening experience but allowing for an odyssey, perhaps even a death metal revelation. An unmissable offering for death metal fans, Unearthly Will is a mile marker of Augurium’s growth and showcase of visceral talent, guttural vocals, and brutality. Brutality that even aims to make the world a better place.” – Amplify The Noise
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“Turning up the head for a skull battering finale, the stage is set for a bombastic title track and Augurium don’t disappoint. “Unearthly Will” keeps things short but oh so sickeningly sweet with driving riffs and pummelling kit work beating the cerebral cortex into submission.” – Metal Noise
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“an intense, sinister journey through the depths of death metal, the album is sure to delight genre fans.” – Amplified-Mag
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“Their death metal has seen a symphonic makeover, as orchestration reigns over the album (sometimes too much so as it overshadows the rest of the instruments in spots) and its inclusion gives off a grandiose flair.” – Heavy Music Headquarters
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“All in all one can say that every track on “Unearthly Will” fits very well into the overall construct… there is no boredom and the overall length of 27:16 minutes proves that the dark trip is not long-winded but rather shorter, but all the more intense. The newly adopted, rather epic orchestral approach convinced me that AUGURIUM can implement both straightforward and atmospheric songwriting, I’m very excited to hear what the Canadians will be hearing in the future and I would really like to experience the whole thing live!” – PowerMetal.de

“If you like bombast, “Unearthly Will” is for you.” – Broken Tomb Magazine​
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​“Augurium, the Canadian band thirsty for heavy and guttural riffs, presents their new album “Unearthly Will”” – Territorio Rock

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0 Streaming Now! Vancouver Cosmic Thrashers Crüzer Unleash New EP “Look to the Skies” + Show Dates + CD Pre-Order

  • May 16, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Cruzer · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 14, 2025

Streaming Now! Vancouver Cosmic Thrashers Crüzer Unleash New EP “Look to the Skies”

+ Show Dates + CD Pre-Order

L-R: Nico Miraftab (guitar), Eric Willmott (lead vocals), Alex Gain (drums), Ben Higgins (guitar, bass), New member: Esteban Lleuful (bass; not pictured)

Photos: Caitlin R.D.

Unleashing their debut EP “Look to the Skies” this past April, Crüzer is not just a band—they are a cosmic metal assault from the Great White North. Hailing from Vancouver, BC, Canada, their sound is as unstoppable as an alien invasion force, tearing through the atmosphere with electrifying solos and unforgettable hooks.

With their undeniable stage presence (recently performing at this year’s Hyperspace Metal Festival) and the power of the riff, these melodic cosmic thrashers celebrate the bizarre and otherworldly wonders of the universe. Metalheads can expect a raging, thrashing good time, but with a melodic and humorous twist. Crüzer isn’t afraid to turn trash on its head and infuse the flavour with all kinds of spices and secret sauces.

“EARTHLINGS!!! Crank it to 11, and prepare for an out-of-this-world heavy metal experience. Your alien overlords are pleased to unveil our newest slice of interplanetary propaganda, LOOK TO THE SKIES!

Five tracks of raging, rip-roaring, intergalactic speed metal, with a multitude of different flavours catered to the tastes of every thrasher, from the melodic Metallica nerds to the greasy Slaytanic Wehrmacht. Perfect for cruzing down the interstellar highway or around Saturn’s rings.

CONSUME, EARTHLINGS! LISTEN AND REJOICE!!! BASK IN THE GLORY OF YOUR ALIEN OVERLORDS AND CELEBRATE OUR ARRIVAL!!!” adds the band.

With the EP streaming on all digital platforms as of April 4, 2025, Crüzer plans to release the 5-track record on CD, with the release date to be determined. CD pre-order will be available from the band via their Bandcamp at https://cruzermuzik.bandcamp.com.

“Look to the Skies” is recommended for fans of all things thrash, such as Havok, Exodus (Zetro era), Destruction, Metallica (Ride the Lightning era), Exciter, and 80s Judas Priest.

EP Stream Links:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/8aW_6SHC9lY

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Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3GKuG6C

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Live Video – Hyperspace Metal Festival – Raging Fire – https://youtu.be/rJ6MGl09H6k

Show Dates:​
June 27 – Vancouver, BC – The Astoria w/ Gorgonum Chaos, The Bifurcated, Nobody, DJ HAMMER – info​

Track Listing:​
1. Look to the Skies (4:18)
2. Born to Rise (4:06)
3. Raging Fire (3:51)
4. (I Need) Thrash (2:14)
5. Pit Vyper (4:44)
Length: 19:13

More info: Cruzermuzik.carrd.co | Facebook.com/cruzermuzik | Instagram.com/cruzermuzik​

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0 Progressive Death SYMBIOTIC GROWTH Unleashes New Lyric Video “Lost in Fractured Reveries” From New Album “Beyond The Sleepless Aether” Out Now!

  • May 15, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Symbiotic Growth

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Montreal, QC – May 15, 2025

Progressive Death SYMBIOTIC GROWTH Unleashes New Lyric Video “Lost in Fractured Reveries”

New Album “Beyond The Sleepless Aether” Out Now!

Limited Edition CD available from Bolverk Collective

Mixed and Mastered by Tom MacLean (Haken, Athemon, Brutta)

Canadian progressive blackened death unit Symbiotic Growth has unleashed their latest lyric video, “Lost in Fractured Reveries,” in support of their sophomore album “Beyond The Sleepless Aether,” released digitally on March 28th, 2025, and available on limited edition CD from Bolverk Collective.

Similar to the band’s predecessor, their 2020 self-titled full-length, “Beyond The Sleepless Aether,” is once again based in fiction and is lyrically conceptual, but dives more into thoughts and emotions of everyday life, and sometimes those thoughts are hard to deal with. It’s progressive, experimental, foreboding, and emotional; every song has its own identity and place within the album’s story, taking its protagonist through the multiverse, placing him in places like dark wooded forests, wide open desert landscapes, and the unending cosmos.

The band comments on the track “Lost In Fractured Reveries”:

“The song is about the last stop through the protagonist’s journey on the proggiest song on the album. He finds himself floating within the cosmos, seeing all of time and every universe being woven together like a web, contemplating his entire existence, whether he ever even mattered in any time or in any universe. The jumping time signatures and tempo changes lend a hand to the uncertainty that feels within the song.”

Watch and listen to the lyric video at https://youtu.be/mrfCcx7U4Fk

Mixed and mastered by Tom MacLean (Twelve Tone Studio, Haken, Athemon, Brutta), “Beyond The Sleepless Aether” features seven paryalzing sounds of technical metal created by the Sudbury, ON recording line up of Aaron Barriault (Vocals, Guitar, Bass), Devin McQueen (Vocals, Guitar), and Dan Favot (Drums)(ex-Wolven Ancestry, ex-Fractal Generator).

“I think the fans who have heard our previous album may be a bit surprised; the sound of this album is a bit different; it’s a little bit more experimental in its way. Either way, we hope that fans enjoy what we’ve created. I feel like the listener may have feelings of uneasiness and wonder. An odd combination, but I feel like it’s fitting,” adds Aaron Barriault – Vocals, Guitar, Bass.

“Beyond The Sleepless Aether” is recommended for fans of Ne Oblivisacaris, Der Weg Einer Freiheit, Cor Scorpii, and Gojira.

The album can be heard on the following digital platforms:

YouTube (Album Stream) – https://youtu.be/CSOzIaRlo6E​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/42m1Mlp​

Bandcamp – https://symbioticgrowth.bandcamp.com​

CD Order is available at https://www.bolverkcollective.com/symbioticgrowth​

Track Listing:​
1. Of Painted Skies and Dancing Lights – 7:03
2. Spires Of The Boundless Sunset – 7:28
3. The Architect Of Annihilation – 10:57
4. The Sleepless Void – 9:52
5. Arid Trials and Barren Sands – 7:35
6. Lost in Fractured Reveries – 8:44
7. Trading Thoughts For Sleep – 10:02
Album Length: 1:01:43

Album Credits:​
Mixed and Mastered By Tom Maclean of Twelve Tone Studio
Album Art by Erskine Designs

Album Band Line Up​
Aaron Barriault – Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Devin McQueen – Vocals, Guitar
Dan Favot – Drums

Live Band Line Up​
Aaron Barriault – Vocals, Guitar
Dan Favot – Drums

For more info: Facebook.com/SymbioticGrowth | Instagram.com/symbioticgrowth​

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“Beyond The Sleepless Aether is heavy as a herd of elephants wearing armour, jumping up and down on your head for the rest of time. It is utterly relentless, yet interspersed with moments of such musical beauty that your soul will ache to the point of breaking. I cannot praise this album highly enough as it is fucking perfect in every single way, and if you have ever taken anything I have ever written to heart then know this. You… yes, you reading this… you need this fucking album in your life in the way that you need breathing. 5/5” – Black Metal Archive
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“There are an immense number of individual components that deserve special attention on “Beyond The Sleepless Aether. The rhythm work is exemplary, the stubborn use of background keys in the context of a mostly dissonant sound sets standards, the vocals are one of the absolute pieces of jewelry anyway, and what is ultimately ignited in the lead guitars is no longer from this world: soulful playing, virtuoso descents, crunchy sawing. Everything that could contribute to the mutual mood is really taken into account here, of course also at a technically brilliant level. 10/10 ” PowerMetal.de
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“this record (Beyond The Sleepless Aether) is a delight to listen to, and an early contender in what is traditionally one of the most competitive metal niches out there.” – Metal Storm
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“Canada’s Symbiotic Growth came in clutch with their fantastic new record Beyond the Sleepless Aether. Enslaved are an immediate touchstone—so much so that I’m sure the main riff to “Spires Of The Boundless Sunset” sounds like a specific latter-day song of theirs that i can’t quite place. As the album develops, however, Ne Obliviscaris become a more obvious point of comparison, with the songs expanding into ever more extravagant and elongated arrangements as the album goes on. As with NeO, the longer, postier passages do drag on a bit, but there’s always a pummeling riff or cathartic melody waiting around the corner to bring the energy back up again, and the band is granted an extra tech-death tinge, thanks to the ferocious efforts drummer Dan Favot of Fractal Generator” – Heavy Blog Is Heavy
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“Glimmers of brilliance, particularly in the epics and performances, shine through across the record, untouched by occasional patches of off cleans and songs that stick to their guns a little too tightly. As a result, Symbiotic Growth have made a fine record, and one that shows an incredible amount of maturity and growth from their debut. In just a few years, they’ve leveled themselves up a considerable amount, and perhaps the symbiotic relationship between this reviewer and these musicians will help their growth into something special.” – The Progressive Subway
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“a solid and high quality example of extreme progressive metal that deserves attention” – Progressor

“Prog death, with a little atmosphere, a smidge of black metal, longer tracks, pretty complex and yeah brutal too.” – WORT 89.9 FM The Mosh Pit (Madison, WI)
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“Canada is always that country that always gives us some unexpected gems of extreme music. Symbiotic Growth is the latest revelation. This debut album brings us a fantastic balance between the extreme aspect of death metal and progressive metal.” – World Of Metal Magazine
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“Symbiotic Growth‘s songs are significant hybrids, but their incorporation of differing influences works very well because they’re such adept songwriters and skilled performers.” – No Clean Singing

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