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0 DIRE PERIL Streaming Debut Album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium”

November 8, 2018
by Asher
· Dire Peril · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 8, 2018

For fans of Iced Earth, Blind Guardian, Symphony X, Iron Maiden

DIRE PERIL Streaming Debut Album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium”

Out Nov 9th via Divebomb Records

Featuring Guests From Unleash The Archers And Ayreon

NA Tour Dates w/ Seven Kingdoms

L-R = John Yelland (Vocals), Jason Ashcraft (Guitar, Bass)

American sci-fi power metal duo DIRE PERIL featuring Jason Ashcraft (Helion Prime) and vocalist John Yelland (Judicator) are streaming their debut full length album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium” before it’s official release this Friday, November 9th, 2018 via Divebomb Records. Inspired by all manners of science fiction, “The Extraterrestrial Compendium” bases each one of its 12 songs on classic sci-fi movies including Predator, Total Recall, Starship Troopers, and E.T. and features guest performances by Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers) and the mighty Arjen Anthony Luccassen (Ayreon, Star One, The Gentle Storm).

Ashcraft adds:

“We are thrilled to release this early stream of ‘The Extraterrestrial Compendium’! This is a huge landmark for us and to finally be able to share it with the world is a great feeling.”

The album’s full stream can be heard at the following link: http://direperil.com/the-extraterrestrial-compendium-full-album-stream

For anyone who wants to get a last minute pre-order and chance for a limited edition shirt from DIRE DERIL, please visit the band’s site at www.direperil.com/preorder, plus digital album is also available for pre-order on Divebomb Records here, Bandcamp, Amazon, iTunes.

Lyric Video – “Queen of The Galaxy” featuring Unleash The Archers vocalist Brittney Slayes whom reprise’s her role as Barbarella for a re-recorded version of the track can be watched on Youtube here.Music Video – “Blood In The Ice” here.

Seven Kingdom Tour Dates w/ Dire Peril
Nov 14 – Cobra Lounge – Chicago, IL
Nov 15 – Riot Room – Kansas City, MO
Nov 17 – Rockhouse Bar & Grill – El Paso, TX
Nov 18 – Rail Club – Ft. Worth, TX
Nov 19 – Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
Nov 20 – Southport Hall – New Orleans, LA

Track Listing:
1. Yautja (Hunter Culture)
2. Planet Preservation
3. Enemy Mine
4. The Visitor
5. Total Recall
6. Queen of The Galaxy*
7. Roughnecks
8. Blood In The Ice
9. Heart of The Furyan
10. Altair IV: The Forbidden Planet
11. Always Right Here
12. Journey Beyond the Stars**

*Features Brittney Slayes
**Features Arjen Anthony Lucassen

Album Band Line Up:
Jason Ashcraft (Guitar, bass)
John Yelland (Vocals)
Featuring Brittney Slayes as guest vocalist on Queen of the Galaxy
Featuring Arjen Anthony Lucassen as a guest

Live Band Line Up:
Jason Ashcraft (Rhythm Guitars)
John Yelland (Vocals)
Chelsea McMasters (Bass)
Steven Soderberg (Lead Guitars)
Tom Tierney (Drums)

For more info:
http://direperil.com
https://www.facebook.com/direperil

BIO:Dire Peril was an idea that goes as far back as Jason Ashcraft’s (guitars, bass) high school years. The band’s name was inspired by a PC game he used to play, called “Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodline”, which has stuck with him ever since.

Originally formed in 2009, the band went on to create three EPs: Astronomical Minds, Queen of the Galaxy and Through Time and Space, and proceeded to play a handful of local shows, as well as a few out of town gigs. In 2015, feeling like things just weren’t as they should be, Ashcraft decided to take a step back and take a hard look at where the band was headed.

Inspired by all manner of science fiction, especially classic sci-fi movies, Dire Peril regrouped as a double piece; Ashcraft was joined by singer John Yelland, and together they began working on the debut album titled “The Extraterrestrial Compendium,” set for release on November 9, 2018. Recruiting a live line up enabled them to start playing live shows including an upcoming North American tour with Seven Kingdoms allowing the American sci-fi power metal band to reach its final form and share their dark, aggressive adventure with the masses.

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“DIRE PERIL prove that America still has great talent in the Power Metal realm” – Metal-Temple

“a wonderful album that will take you on an intergalactic journey through many popular sci fi movies. It is an album that is full of melodic vocals and kick ass guitars. ” – Baby Dolls and Razor Blades

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0 Hamilton’s THE CASTOR TROYS Premiere “Legends Never Die” EP Stream via DyingScene

November 7, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · The Castor Troys

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Montreal, QC – November 7, 2018

For Fans of The Offspring, the Headstones, Social Distortion, Rise Against, Monster Truck, The Motorleague

Hamilton’s THE CASTOR TROYS Premiere “Legends Never Die” EP Stream via DyingScene

New EP “Legends Never Die” Out Nov 9th

The Castor Troys are a story-telling hard rock band from Hamilton, Ontario. Through lyrics that tell tales of war heroes, bank robbers and clandestine lovers, this intrepid four-piece peddles true stories and truer fiction. Drawing inspiration from bands like The Headstones (whom they recently opened for), Social Distortion, Motörhead, The Offspring and Iron Maiden, The Castor Troys craft fiery and infectious songs that draw you in and don’t let go.

Set to unleash their new EP “Legends Never Die” this Friday, November 9th, The Castor Troys have teamed up with DyingScene.com to share the full stream of the release’s catchy and instantly memorable fun. The EP was produced by Andre Kaden Black plus engineered by Tal Vaisman (Ascot Royals) and has a refined the band’s sound, enabling them to capture the fierce energy of their live performance onto record, a great follow up to their 2015 debut full length “Come Hell or High Water” since forming in 2013.

The band adds:

“Six songs that draw influences of hard rock, punk, country and southern rock. These songs will make you sing along and pump your fist. This is veteran songwriting with youthful energy.”

Be one of the first to listen to “Legends Never Die” at the following link: https://dyingscene.com/news/ds-exclusive-the-castor-troys-stream-new-ep-legends-never-die/

“Legends Never Die” will be available on iTunes, Spotify, Bandcamp as of November 9th, 2018.

Music Video “Blackout Love” – https://youtu.be/5yvafYpS5QM

Track Listing:
1. Blackout Love
2. We Are One
3. Watch the City Burn
4. Legends Never Die
5. Wreck of The Bastard
6. Runnin’ Down A Dream (Tom Petty cover)

EP Recording & Live Line Up:
Aaron Walsh – Lead Vocals
Chris Ledroit – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Matthew Bowker – Bass, Backing Vocals
Bryson Emmons – Drums, Backing Vocals

Show Dates:
Nov. 10 – Hamilton, ON – Corktown w/ Black Collar Union – info
Nov. 16 – London, ON – Norma Jeans w/ Black Collar Union
Dec. 6 – Barrie, ON – Foxx Lounge
Jan. 19 – Cobourg, ON – Kelly’s

For more info:
http://www.thecastortroys.com
https://www.facebook.com/thecastortroys
http://www.twitter.com/thecastortroys
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-cpG

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0 Reminder – Kicking Off This Week – KILLITOROUS Cross Canada Tour

November 6, 2018
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· Killitorous · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 6, 2018

For fans of Cattle Decapitation, Cephalic Carnage, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Origin, Job For A Cowboy and all their ex-current bands

Reminder – Kicking Off This Week – KILLITOROUS Cross Canada Tour

Hop On Board The Death-Grind-Party-On-Wheels

(FRONT L-R) Mat Dhani (vocals), Youri Raymond (bass/vocals)
(BACK L-R) Aaron Homma (guitar), Nick Miller (guitar), Marc Roy (guitar), and Eric Morotti (Drums) (not on tour replaced by Nick Le Fou Wells – Drums (First Fragment, Bane, Get The Shot))
Photo credit: Studio Redbox

2018 Cross Canada Touring Line Up:
Mathieu Dhani – Vocals
Aaron Homma – Guitar (Vital Remains, The Kindred, Annihilator, Immersed)
Nick Miller – Guitar (Unleash The Archers, Crimson Shadows, First Fragment)
Marc Roy – Guitar (Divine Realm)
Nick Le Fou Wells – Drums (First Fragment, Bane, Get The Shot)
Youri Raymond – Bass/Vocals (Cryptopsy, Unhuman)

TOUR DATES:
* The Blood of Christ
**With Blackwater Burial

East Coast Dates:
11/09 – Windsor, ON @ Beer Exchange * – info
11/10 – Guelph, ON @ Jimmy Jazz * – info
11/11 – London, ON @ Old East 765 * – info
11/13 – Hamilton, ON @ Doors * – info
11/14 – Brantford, ON @ Our Place * – info
11/15 – Peterborough, ON @ Retro’s E-Sports Bar * – info
11/16 – Kitchener, ON @ Boathouse * – info
11/17 – North Bay, ON @ The Fraser * – info
11/18 – Toronto, ON @ Bovine Sex Club * – info
11/19 – Oshawa, ON @ Battle * – info
11/20 – Sudbury, ON @ The Asylum * – info
11/21 – Timmins, ON @ The Working Class * – info
11/22 – Ottawa, ON @ Maverick’s * – info
11/23 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha * – info
11/24 – Drummondville, QC @ Pub Heriot * – info
11/25 – Repentigny, QC @ La Ripaille * – info
11/26 – Quebec City, QC @ La Source * – info

West Coast Dates:
12/11 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Windsor
12/13 – Saskatoon, SK @ Black Cat Tavern – info
12/14 – Calgary, AB @ Vern’s – info
12/15 – Vancouver, BC @ The Astoria ** – info
12/17 – Nanaimo, BC @ The Cambie ** – info
12/18 – Victoria, BC @ Lucky Bar ** – info
12/19 – Kamloops, BC @ The Blue Grotto ** – info
12/20 – Edmonton, AB @ Rendezvous Pub
12/21 – Regina, SK @ Cloud 9 Live – info
12/22 – Portage MB @ 2 Cannons

Ottawa’s KILLITOROUS featuring current and former members of Suffocation, Cryptopsy, Annihilator and a myriad of other bands is embarking on a huge Canadian tour in November and December; 29 dates in total in promotion of their upcoming album “AfterParty” set for release in 2019 to follow their 2014 debut “Party, Grind”.

Each gig promises to be a preview of the new album and a totally crazy 90’s death metal/noise core live experience. The East coast dates will have special guests The Blood of Christ and select West coast dates will include Blackwater Burial.

The band is ecstatic to be bringing the party to fans across the country:

“This tour is especially exciting for the Western Provinces, as every other tour attempt West has thus far been thwarted! Not this time! The party will be coming for sure so prepare yourselves for technical chaos and party grind!”

Music Video – It’s Not Stanley, It’s Stan Lee – https://youtu.be/YflBqKgLyks

Music Video – Fecal Fellatio – https://youtu.be/JU7FiyrOPBA

Song Stream – George Constanza’s Father’s Son – https://youtu.be/NmZsQ7GCcCo

KILLITOROUS‘ current album “Party, Grind” is available on Spotify, iTunes, Big Cartel, CD Baby.

Party, Grind Album Line Up:
Aaron Homma – Guitar (Vital Remains, The Kindred, Annihilator, Immersed)
Nick Miller – Guitar (Unleash The Archers, Crimson Shadows, First Fragment)
Eric Morotti – Drums (Blind Witness, Suffocation)
Matt Milford – Bass (ex-Immersed)
Mark Philips – Vocals (ex-Blessed By A Broken Heart/Immersed)

For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/killitorous

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http://www.instagram.com/killitorous

BIO:

Looking to become the band they never saw, Killitorous is comprised of the passion to grind and the general love of technical death metal.

Formed in 2006 in Ottawa, Canada; Killitorous is made up of current and former members of Suffocation, Cryptopsy, Annihilator and a myriad of other bands. Determined to sound like a combination of their one million favorite death metal bands they envelop technical death metal in an eternal party. A bit cheeky and a metric fuck ton of fun, Killitorous is that raunchy but charismatic friend who fuels every party.

Killitorous is a chaotic concoction, best described as technical party chaos death grind and it’s a true 90s death metal experience complete with one hell of an AfterParty!

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0 Ukrainian Blackened Death SECTORIAL Posts New Video “Inhuman Ones”; New Album “VYR” Out Nov 9th On Noizr Productions

November 6, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Sectorial - Noizr Productions

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Montreal, QC – November 6, 2018

For fans of Agalloch, Anaal Natraakh, Enslaved, Wolves in the Throne Room

Ukrainian Blackened Death SECTORIAL Posts New Video “Inhuman Ones”

New Album “VYR” Out Nov 9th On Noizr Productions

Ukraine’s blackened death metallers SECTORIAL will be unleashing their third full-length entitled “VYR” via Noizr Productions this Friday, November 9th, 2018 to follow their sophomore release “We Are The Titan’s Rising Ashes”(2015), which won two BUMA awards for “Best Metal Video” (Tree Eater) and “Best Metal Album”.

Before the official release of “VYR”, the band is sharing with fans their latest video that captures them recording the album’s last track “Inhuman Ones” at Tyrant Studio in Kyiv.

Watch it at the following link:

“VYR” captures the band’s advancement in both musicianship and sound, every instrument, every bit of music on this release has its own story. Featuring 12 brutal tracks mixed and mastered by Warkhoros, the album showcases an assault of diversity, from intense blast-beats to acoustic compositions to using different ethnic instruments such as drymba/munnharpe, jouhikko, bukkehorn, flutes, duda, and trembita.

The band comments:

“Capricious and unpredictable streams of life, violent waves and the hypnotic blue of the the universe’s depths… an element that can withstand anything that will happen on the way… a bottomless stellar sky, reflected on a calm mirrored surface that in an instant turns into an incredible dance of the wind and drops, and spins in a gigantic powerful VYR.”

SECTORIAL‘s first single “The Observer” is streaming at the following links:
Bandcamp: https://sectorial.bandcamp.com/track/the-observer
Youtube: https://youtu.be/_czPB41EomE

And album trailer can be heard at https://youtu.be/P2qwbV4iDG4

CD and digital album pre-order for “VYR” available on Noizr here, Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

Track Listing:
1. The Observer
2. Exodus of the Winter
3. Above the Abyss
4. Sea vs. Stones
5. Foggy Hill
6. Ordinary Talk
7. Millstone
8. Morning Gleam
9. The Last Tower Will Fall
10. A Thorn In The Hoof
11. From the Past, From The Childhood
12. Inhuman Ones

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Warkhoros, Tyrant Studio.
Cover artwork and print design by Lita Akhmetova.

Sectorial:
Ivan ‘Burz’ Kozakevych – Vocals, Folk Instruments
Igor ‘Reich’ Kovalenko – Drums, Percussion
Dmytro ‘Trit’ Vashchenko – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Boris ‘Karis’ Krivous – Bass, Backing Vocals

Show Dates:
April 13 – BingoClub – Kyiv, UA – Metal East: Нове Коло – Warm Up Show – info

For more info:
https://noizr.com
http://sectorialband.com/
http://www.facebook.com/sectorialUA
https://vk.com/sectorial
https://sectorial.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/sectorialbandAbout:

Sectorial is a metal band from Boyarka, Ukraine, formed in 2000. After several changes of its participants, the final lineup was established in 2010. Current genre can be described as Blackened Death, Ethnic Metal.

Sectorial’s debut EP “Cerebrum Necrosis Est It In Nobis” came out in January, 2008. In its support, the band has played 20 shows in different cities of Ukraine. “Cerebrum Necrosis Est It In Nobis” premiere took place at Radio ROKS, as well as at Radio Carcoma (Spain). In September 2008, Sectorial took 4th place at The Global Battle of The Bands, Kyiv. With EPs “Boiler” and “Controlled Insane” in 2009, band has played approx. 40 shows in Ukraine and Russia.

The debut full-length album “Erase and Reborn the Humanity” was released in February 2012 via Metal Scrap Records. In support of LP, Sectorial went on the joint Ukrainian tour with Crusher, performed at the festival Metal Heads` Mission XIII and went on the two-week tour (Ukraine — Moldova — Russia) with Infest (FR).

In August 2015, Sectorial released their second full-length album “We Are the Titan’s Rising Ashes” via Noizr Productions. The record’s exclusive presentation was held on October 17 at the Noizr Fest, Kyiv. On the same day, there was a premiere of the debut music video for the song “Tree Eater”. Later band released pro-live video “Young Shoots”, filmed during performance at the festival.

In December 2015, Sectorial won two awards in categories “Best Metal Album” for LP “We Are The Titan’s Rising Ashes” and “Best Metal Video” for the clip “Tree Eater” at The Best Ukrainian Metal Act 2015 contest.

In 2016, the band gave several shows in Ukraine, and also performed at the Kilkim Žaibu festival in Lithuania, sharing the stage with such metal acts as Venom, Nifelheim, Schirenc Plays Pungent Stench, Ereb Altor and others.

Since 2017, Sectorial have been working on material for the new third full-length album, which is now set for release on November 9th, 2018 on Noizr Productions.

Discography:
“Cerebrum Necrosis Est It In Nobis”, EP, 2008
“Boiler”, EP, 2009
“Controlled Insane”, EP, 2009
“Erase and Reborn the Humanity”, full-length, 2012
“We Are the Titan’s Rising Ashes”, full-length, 2015
“VYR”, full length, 2018

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0 FRACTAL CYPHER’s Premiere New Track ‘The Grandeur of It All’ via Heavy Blog Is Heavy; Mini-Album “Prelude To An Impending Outcome” Out Nov 8th

November 5, 2018
by Asher
· Fractal Cypher · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 5, 2018

For fans of Symphony X, Dream Theater, Scar Symmetry, Sonata Arctica, Kamelot

FRACTAL CYPHER’s Premiere New Track ‘The Grandeur of It All’ via Heavy Blog Is Heavy

Mini-Album “Prelude To An Impending Outcome” Out Nov 8th

Music Video “From The Above And To The Stars”

L – R: Steven Cope (Drums), Tommy Fradette (Bass), Simon Lavoie (Vocals), Ludovick Daoust (Keyboards), Vincent Bruneau (Guitars)

Photo Credits : Eric Sanchez Photography

Set to release their 4 song mini-album “Prelude To An Impending Outcome” produced by Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist, Beyond Creation) this week on November 8th, Montreal prog quartet FRACTAL CYPHER are sharing with fans their next single ‘The Grandeur of It All’ via Heavy Blog Is Heavy at the following link: http://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2018/11/05/exclusive-premiere-fractal-cypher-introduce-you-to-the-grandeur-of-it-all/

“‘The Grandeur of It All’ is definitely more energetic and straight forward, with back beats on drums, rock n roll riffs on guitars and catchy vocal lines in choruses and verses. There’s a “bluesy” vibe in the song that is quite obvious all the way through, but we keep it progressive in terms of the song structure, dynamics and tempo changes. ‘Let’s have fun!’ is the mood of this song.” explains guitarist Vincent Bruneau.

The band’s new mini-album “Prelude To An Impending Outcome” promises to be a roller coaster of genres across completely different sounding songs with intimate lyrics influenced by personal experiences. Each track has a different prominent genre influence from power ballad, blues, djent and jazz with the band’s heavy and melodic base as an anchor. The album artwork was done by Silent Q Design out of Montreal and foreshadows the moody and existential prog metal that lies within. Although this album is more intimate with different textures and influences, the reception to its predecessor should be a prime indication of the talents of FRACTAL CYPHER; this next release is sure to be a masterwork.

The band adds:

“’Prelude To An Impending Outcome’ is a mini album of 4 songs that are completely different from one to another to create a maximum roller coaster effect and make it non linear and interesting to listen to. The clash of style is more important and more obvious than our previous album, but the songs have gained in maturity in term of songwriting and sound. The vibe of this mini-album is really more intimate, due to the lyrics and the overall ambiance/universe of the songs. The melodic side of the band is still really present, offering catchy vocal lines and outstanding solos all over the songs.”

“Prelude To An Impending Outcome” is available for pre-order on the band’s Bandcamp here.

Track Listing:
1. Coming Back To Life (10:13)
2. The Grandeur Of It All (6:52)
3. From The Above And To The Stars (8:04)
4. Red Lady (9:30)
Mini-Album Length: 34:30

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/fractalcypher
https://twitter.com/FractalCypher
https://www.instagram.com/fractalcypherofficial
Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/ycb7bspd

BIO:

Fractal Cypher exists to captivate audiences with progressive instrumentals that cut through the mesmerizing vocals and provide a new perspective on each listen. Straight out of the heart of Canada’s metal scene, these Montreal metallers constantly shift their compositions with seamless transitions and theatrical interludes to keep audiences on their toes.

Since 2014, Simon Lavoie (vocals), Ludovick Daoust (keyboard), Vincent Bruneau (guitar), Tommy Fradette (bass) and Steven Cope (drums) have been committed to a constant evolution; the powerful quintet is just as versatile in their music as they are in their musical interests, darting between djent and classic rock whilst anchoring on a power and death metal core.

Their debut album ‘The Human Paradox’ was released in September of 2016, with the follow up mini-album ‘Prelude To An Impending Outcome’ slated to be revealed in November of 2018.

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0 Glasgow Prog Rockers ATLAS : EMPIRE Track Premiere “As Yet Unwritten” via RebelNoise

November 5, 2018
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· Atlas : Empire · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 5, 2018

For fans of Thrice, Circa Survive, Glassjaw, At The Drive-In

Glasgow Prog Rockers ATLAS : EMPIRE Track Premiere “As Yet Unwritten” via RebelNoise

New Album “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” Out December 7th

Music Video “Hostess”

L-R – Robert Hasebe (Bassist), Jamie Sturt (Guitar and Vocals), Steven Gillies (Guitar and Vocals)

Glasgow’s ATLAS : EMPIRE will be releasing their new album “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” on December 7th, 2018. Weaving their way between the multitudes of different genres that influence them, the trio visit the worlds of heavy progressive rock and expansive ambient shoegaze. Having already shared two music videos “Hostess” and “Gethsemane” in support of the upcoming release, the band is premiering the album’s opener “As Yet Unwritten” on RebelNoise.com at the following link: http://www.rebelnoise.com/articles/song-premiere-as-yet-unwritten-by-atlas-empire.

Guitarist Steven Gillies comments:

“As Yet Unwritten” is one of the most uplifting songs on the album – from the major key arpeggios in the verse, via the fuzzy 5/4 lead riff to a massive chorus. Lyrically, it deals with insights of a possible future and the different stages of acceptance & adaptation to “the end of the world”.

Since forming in 2011, ATLAS : EMPIRE have enjoyed success both through their recordings and several tours crossing the UK, the EU and Eastern Canada, including performing at Indieweek in Toronto.

To date the band has released 3 EPs, “To The Astronaut…” (2012); “Somnus” (2013) and “For the Satellites” (2015) with “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” as their 2018 debut full length.

An ambitious album, the band is eager to get “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” into the ears of their fans.

Gillies adds:

“The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” is a concept album, based around humanity’s growing reliance on technology and specifically how society falls apart when that fails us. We wrote each song like a chapter in a book, both musically and lyrically, to follow that narrative.”

“The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” is available for pre-order at the following link: https://atlasempire.bandcamp.com.

Music Video – “Gethsemane” – https://youtu.be/qQTZKa49OLo

Music Video – “Hostess” – https://youtu.be/SYkm0vN79eE

Track Listing:
1. As Yet Unwritten
2. Diminishing Returns
3. It’s All In The Reflexes
4. The Moment We Were Exploding
5. Gethsemane
6. The Entire of History You
7. Hostess
8. The Year of The Four Emperors
9. Our Hands Part The Waves
10. Cenotaphs

Album Band Line Up:
Steven Gillies
Jamie Sturt
Robert Hasebe
Ben Montgomery

For more info:
https://atlasempire.co.uk
https://facebook.com/atlasempire
https://twitter.com/atlasempireUK
https://www.instagram.com/atlas_empire

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“A lesson in progressive rock” – Rocksound (UK)

“The band show an impressive versatility throughout the record as they straddle various genres with ease. Post-hardcore sits neatly alongside the Maybeshewill inspired post-rock…” – abadgeoffriendship.com

“They hit you with a wall of sound, that has a slightly Math feel to it. The tracks have a lot of overlapping phrases, but with darker tones to the guitars, it almost feels like Deftones and Arcane Roots had a lovechild and raised it in ‘Bonnie’. Both vocalists lighten the mood and play upon a subtle gaelic charm in between tracks…There’s just the right level of melody combined with guitar-wrecking aggression for them to stand out in the Glasgow scene.” – threesongsandout.com

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0 Canadian Horror Metal MALACODA Premiere Music Video ‘I Got A Letter’ via PureGrainAudio

November 2, 2018
by Asher
· Malacoda · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 2, 2018

For fans of Kamelot, Kataonia, Type O Negative, Dimmu Borgir, Paradise Lost

Canadian Horror Metal MALACODA Premiere Music Video ‘I Got A Letter’ via PureGrainAudio

New Album “Restless Dreams” Out Now! via Rockshots Records

L-R: Tiny Basstank – Bass, Lucas Di Mascio – Vocals, Vlad Prokhorov – Drums, Mick D Kiss – Guitar

Recently releasing their latest album “Restless Dreams” this past October on Rockshots Records, Hamilton, ON based horror influenced symphonic power metallers MALACODA are premiering their new music video “I Got A Letter” via PureGrainAudio.com. The track is a re-imagining from the original recording on the band’s 2016 EP ‘Ritualis Aeterna’. It is stripped back from the embellishments and presented as it was originally intended; a dynamic and moody listening experience with melodic flourishes.

Watch it now at the following link on PureGrainAudio: https://puregrainaudio.com/videos/malacoda-can-t-shake-their-restless-dreams-with-the-new-i-got-a-letter-music-video-exclusive-premiere

Inspired by the horror video game “Silent Hill 2”, “Restless Dreams” is a musical journey through dark tormented themes of doubt, loss, guilt and terror. The plot of the album follows a broken man’s journey through the ghost town of Silent Hill after receiving a letter from his dead wife asking him to meet her there. MALACODA brings a fresh interpretation of these themes and artfully bring to life the oppressive, claustrophobic aura of the fog consumed town with deviously clever song-writing and mind-catching lyrics. “Restless Dreams” is a musical release unlike any other. Fans and new listeners alike, prepare for an atmospheric and melodic metal descent into a world of horror and despair. “Restless Dreams” was masterfully mixed by Jon Howard (Threat Signal, Imonolith).

CD, digital download and streams on all major platforms can found at this link: http://smarturl.it/RestlessDreams/

Music Video – Mannequin Heart – https://youtu.be/W_qk6xNIrN0

Track Listing:
1. The Fog of Memory (1:24)
2. I Got A Letter (4:40)
3. Wrapped In Laments (3:32)
4. In Static (1:41)
5. Knives (3:27)
6. Mannequin Heart (3:32)
7. Youth Is Innocence (4:17)
8. Doppleganger (4:21)
9. Darkness Leads The Way (2:23)
10. The Labyrinth Within (3:50)
11. Dominance (3:14)
12. Abstract Care (3:47)
13. The Symbol of Pain (7:10)
14. Our Special Place (12:10)
Album Length: 59:33

Album Credits:
Vocals/Guitar/Bass/Keyboards – Lucas DI Mascio
Drums – Michael Farina
Guitar – Daniel Alonzi
Additional Guitars – Cooper Seldon
Guest Vocals on “Doppelganger” – Mohammad Maki
Guest Solo on “Our Special Place” – Tom MacLean

Live Band Lineup:
Lucas Di Mascio – Vocals
Tiny Basstank – Bass
Vlad “The Vampire” Prokhorov – Drums
Mick D Kiss – Guitar

For More Info:
http://www.rockshots.eu
http://www.malacodametal.com
https://www.facebook.com/MalacodaBand
https://www.instagram.com/malacodametal/

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0 MEKA NISM Premiere New Video ‘Black Sky’ via Metal-Rules

November 2, 2018
by Asher
· Meka Nism · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 2, 2018

For fans of In This Moment, Lacuna Coil, Arch Enemy, Epica, The Agonist, Jinjer

MEKA NISM Premiere New Video ‘Black Sky’ via Metal-Rules

New EP “The War Inside” Out Now!

L – R: Danny Arrieta (Guitar), Bobby Keller (Guitar), Meka (Vocals), Nick Colvin (Drums), Jarret Robinson (Bass)

Orlando, Florida’s MEKA NISM is premiering their new video ‘Black Sky’. The track is the band’s most intimate song off their latest EP “The War Inside”. The band created the video in hopes that the beautiful and terrifying imagery inside the lyrics and melodies will help those listening to dig down deep into their soul, which follows their EP’s message of standing up to face your inner demons, conquer your internal battles, and to help realize that you can change your life for the better.

The band adds:

“This song stands out amongst the rest on our EP, mostly due to the piano work. We wanted to take you on an emotional journey from start to finish. With some amazing performances from the very talented Masami Koshikawa, the Gothic ballerina Lady Cimorene from Phantasmagoria, the spiritual ceremony work of actual Shamans John Moore and Tino eagle heart along with the incredible Delilah Bryan signing in ASL; Black Sky comes to life on screen with the biggest attempt in universal communication possible. We had the pleasure of working with Jim Dougherty again, as he has done the last two videos for this EP. In the video, we chose black and white to represent the spiritual contrast between trauma and transformation. So we wanted to strip down and show ourselves to be as transparent and genuine as possible.”

Watch ‘Black Sky’ via Metal-Rules at the following link: https://www.metal-rules.com/2018/11/02/meka-nism-premiere-new-video-black-sky-via-metal-rules-com/

MEKA NISM‘s sound is powerful, metallic, aggressive, melodic, and in your face. They are a band that fires on all cylinders and with the most charismatic front-woman “Meka”; the band returned in 2018 with their new EP “The War Inside” released on May 10th to follow their three previous releases “Live From The Machine Shop” (Live CD) (2016), “The Shift” (EP) (2015) and “The Dance At The End of The World” (EP) (2013). The band has supported legends like Mastodon, Gojira, The Offspring, Limp Bizkit, Otep, In Flames and Jonathan Davis (Korn).

Music Video “Trailblazer” – https://youtu.be/MEEA6ZmnUsQ

Music Video – “The War Inside” – https://youtu.be/zKm8hZhe8jI

“The War Inside” EP is available at www.meka-nism.com, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, and Spotify.

For more info:
http://www.meka-nism.com
http://www.facebook.com/mekanismband
http://www.twitter.com/mekanismband
http://www.instagram.com/mekanismband
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bz9
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

Quick Facts:
– Played Breeding Festival in Flensburg, Germany in 2017.
– Opened Main Stage for WJRR’s Earthday Birthday 24 in April 2017.
– Headlined Local Stage at 3rd Annual Kink Music Festival.
– Ranked 2016 Orlando’s #1 Metal Band – Orlando Weekly.
– Toured with Avatar in 2016.
– Toured with Trapt and Otep in 2015.
– EP “The Shift” Named One of Top 34 Albums of 2015 – Unrated Entertainment Magazine.
– Single “From Out of Nowhere” Selected to Best of 2015 List – From the Depths Entertainment.

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“Did anyone order a soul crushing, female fronted metal band?” – Idobi Radio

“While there’s a distinct modern metal feel to Meka Nism, the key to what makes their sound more unique and engaging is the pool of influences that they draw from…they have managed to find their own style within it – one that you will have a hard time forgetting once you hear it. A band that could easily find themselves on the rise as word starts to get around.” – Dead Rhetoric

“What would happen when you lock Arch Enemy and Lacuna Coil in the same room and force them to record an album? Well, you’d probably get something like Florida residents Meka Nism.” – Merchants of Air

“They experiment with melodies, dipping their toes in and out of a pool of sounds and influences. Then, they combine these creative expressions with the most important element of their music: the message. Meka Nism doesn’t just deliver thrashing tunes; it seeks to deliver listeners from their own wars inside. ” – Shockwave Mag

“A little bit of keyboard, a thumping drum beat followed by roaring riffs leads into the blazing hot title track. A track that mixes modern metal with operatic style scope. That element comes from the incredible range on singer Ms. Meka. She can go from huge soaring melodies to heavier shouts and screams in an instant. Incredible.” – Games, Brains & A Head-Banging Life

“It’s honest, heavy and packed full of some of the most amazing elements of metal music infused with some of the most versatile, controlled and distinct vocals in metal music today.” – Yesterdaze News

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0 INTO ETERNITY Drummer Bryan James Newbury Posts Drum Clinic Videos ‘This Frozen Hell’ & ‘The Sirens’

November 1, 2018
by Asher
· Into Eternity · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 1, 2018

For fans of Death, Dream Theater, Opeth, Arch Enemy

INTO ETERNITY Drummer Bryan James Newbury Posts Drum Clinic Videos ‘This Frozen Hell’ & ‘The Sirens’

10 Years In The Making! New Album “The Sirens” Out Now On M-Theory Audio

L-R – Tim Roth – Lead Guitar, Vocals, Matt Cuthberson – Guitar, Amanda Keirnan – Vocals, Bryan Newbury – Drums, Troy Bleich – Bass, Backing Vocals

INTO ETERNITY drummer Bryan James Newbury has posted videos from his recent drum clinic performing tracks ‘Frozen Hell’ and ‘The Sirens’, which is the title track off the band’s first album in 10 year’s and new full length released on M-Theory Audio on October 26th.

Newbury comments:

“I am so excited to finally release these exclusive drumming play-through videos that were recorded at one of my most recent drum clinics. This comes at a great time because I have recently joined the Pearl Drums Canada family of Endorsed Artists. A huge thank you to Peter Marunzak and everyone at the Pearl team for supporting me the way I have supported them for over a decade. I currently play Sabian Cymbals, Remo Heads, and Roland Triggers as well.”

Watch ‘Frozen Hell’ drum video

Watch ‘The Sirens’ drum video

10 years in the making, Canadian metal masters INTO ETERNITY return in 2018 with their new full length “The Sirens” to follow 2008’s “The Incurable Tragedy” released on Century Media with former vocalist Stu Block now of Iced Earth. Firing on all cylinders, “The Sirens” is the beginning of a new era for the band, which features a new line up with founding member and guitarist Tim Roth joined by vocalist Amanda Keirnan (The Order of Chaos), guitarist Matt Cuthberston (Untimely Demise), bassist Troy Bleich (Planet Eater) and drummer Bryan James Newsbury (Culled). The album also showcases guest appearances by former vocalist Stu Block (now in Iced Earth), Cam Dixon (ex-Annihilator) and Glen Drover (ex-Megadeth). The album was co-produced, mixed and mastered by former guitarist Justin Bender, while longtime artist Mattias Noren (Evergrey, Epica, Kamelot) designed the cover and layout.

Guitarist Tim Roth comments:

“The 10 year long wait is finally over! Thank you so much to our long time fans for all the years of encouragement and support. We hope that everyone is going to enjoy this new record because a lot of sweat, tears and hours were put into The Sirens.

“There is a lot going on with this new album. There’s something for most heavy metal fans if you happen to like fast double bass drumming, rumbling bass, clean singing, death metal vocals, acoustic guitars, piano, symphony sections, heavy guitar riffs, melodic parts and shredding solos.

“We’d like to thank M-Theory Audio for offering us a deal for this new collection of songs, Rawlco Radio for the financial support and Asher Media Relations for spreading the word. Thanks as well to my band mates who all did a great job on their individual performances. This was also the first time we had guest performances on a record. Thank you to Stu Block, Jasun Tipton, Chuck Labossiere, Rob Doherty, Justin Bender, Jason Cullimore, Cam Dixon and Glen Drover for delivering those special guest appearances.

Please enjoy these new tracks and Keep It Metal!”

“The Sirens” is available on M-Theory Audio here and Bandcamp here.

Song Stream – ‘Fringes of Psychosis’ – https://youtu.be/V5rOJADB4GE

Lyric Video – ‘Sandstorm’ – https://youtu.be/BsPIcNWx9Ko

Album / Live Band Line Up:
Tim Roth – Lead Guitar/Vocals
Amanda Keirnan – Vocals
Troy Bleich – Bass/Backing Vocals
Bryan Newbury – Drums, Justin Bender – Guitar
Matt Cuthberson – Guitar

For More Info:
http://www.intoeternity.net
https://www.facebook.com/intoeternityweb
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-c6tAbout:

Founded in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1997, Into Eternity is a cornerstone in the Canadian metal scene. The next nine years for the band was a flurry of writing and recording, with the band recording a total of five full-lengths. The debut self-titled album came out in 1999 followed but “Dead or Dreaming” (2001), “Buried in Oblivion” (2004), “The Scattering of Ashes” (2006) and “The Incurable Tragedy” (2008); the latter two featuring Stu Block (Iced Earth) on vocals. Their sixth full-length album “The Sirens” (2018) sees soprano Amanda Keirnan taking on vocal duties ushering in a new era for the band.

Into Eternity borrows from all aspects of heavy music to form the perfect blend of technicality, memorable songwriting, traditional heavy metal and the sheer savagery of metal’s extreme genres. With extensive touring history, including sharing the stage with household names like Judas Priest, Megadeth and Arch Enemy, Into Eternity takes the listener on an epic journey; combining the jarring aggression of old school thrash and death metal, the speedy instrumental precision of shred and prog metal, with triumphant choruses and the melodies of classic metal.

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“Into Eternity has been a staple of Saskatchewan’s heavy metal scene for 21 years. The group has had several lineup changes over that time, but the music has always been thrilling, pushing the limits of the local scene with their highly technical style and international success.” – Regina Leader Post

“This is one special band that has worked hard for its success.” – Blabbermouth

“One of the brightest stars on the progressive extreme metal landscape.” – Sea of Tranquility

“I praise lots of bands and albums, many of which probably more so than they truly deserve – what can I say? I tend to be an overly enthusiastic metal head. Though if there is one band that deserves every ounce of praise I heap upon them album after album, it’s Regina, Canada’s Into Eternity.” – Teeth of The Divine

“a vicious slice of the extreme progressive style…Roth’s technical brilliance shines above all else, as the twisting harmonies whirl around the listener’s head atop the blistering percussion.” – Exclaim! (Review The Incurable Tragedy 2008)

“Into Eternity’s The Incurable Tragedy, an album that manages to be so credibly metal, yet so vastly accessible, that there’s something for everyone. ” – Metal Sucks (Review The Incurable Tragedy 2008)

“Into Eternity has managed to succeed on every level with THE INCURABLE TRAGEDY. They have provided a conceptual piece in which the individual songs stand on their own, and also work together to create a greater whole. The band has toured with many of the masters, and has clearly benefited from this. The result is the band’s most mature and concise sounding record to date. They have produced an album that will be sure to please die hard devotees to many of the different genres of metal.” – Metal Rules (Review The Incurable Tragedy 2008)

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0 Bravewords Premiere IOMAIR’s New Video ‘Cavalcade For None’

November 1, 2018
by Asher
· Iomair · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 1, 2018

For fans of Eluveitie, Ne Obliviscaris, Tool, Coheed and Cambria, Porcupine Tree, Cynic

Bravewords Premiere IOMAIR’s New Video ‘Cavalcade For None’

Featuring Members of Vesperia, Astaroth Incarnate, Hallows Die,
Volur, Sludgehammer, Bloodmoon Collective, The Silence Factory

Debut Self-Titled Album Out Now! via Infamous Butcher Records

Canada’s newest progressive metal band IOMAIR features a cast of characters from several well-known Toronto metal bands including Vesperia, Astaroth Incarnate, Völur, Hallows Die, Sludgehammer, Bloodmoon Collective and The Silence Factory. Combining haunting violin work with blackened growls, melodic singing, heavy riffs and thundering drums, IOMAIR creates a style that’s unique for all members involved.

Their self-titled album released on Infamous Butcher Records this past September was written by band founder and drummer Dylan Gowan (Vesperia) as a way to cope with the personal challenges he has faced. The nine-songs on the release are a collection of musical stories that center on the universal themes of love, yearning, trials of life and self-reflection. Spanning a multitude of influences including folk metal, melodic death metal, prog and even Latin music, IOMAIR aims to delight listeners with often unexpected twists while offering an outlet for hardship. IOMAIR are suggested for fans of Opeth, Devin Townsend, Porcupine Tree and anyone who enjoys heavy, melodic progressive metal.

Teaming with Bravewords, the ensemble is ready to reveal their new music video “Cavalcade For None”.

Watch it at http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-iomair-premiere-cavalcade-for-none-video

Gowan adds about the album:

“All the lyrics involved are about personal struggles, relationships and the trials of life. These experiences inspired me to write so that I could walk away from those experiences intact rather than broken. All of the tracks on the album are all about the personal struggles we all go through in life, and I hope people will find comfort in these songs knowing that they are not alone.”

IOMAIR‘s self-titled debut album is available from Infamous Butcher Records at the following link: http://smarturl.it/iomair

Track Listing:
1. Cast Away
2. By Design
3. Dance of Eternal Insanity
4. Embodiment of Emptiness
5. What Are You Waiting For?
6. Cavalcade For None
7. Yearning
8. Healing
9. Forever Travelling Within

Album Band Line Up:
Dylan Gowan – Composition, Arrangements, Drums, Vocals
Sam Astaroth – Vocals
Tyler Williams – Bass
Morgan Rider – Bass
Gabriel Bateman – Vocals
Laura C. Bates – Violin
Nathan Schiller – Guitar

Live Band Line Up:
Dylan Gowan – Drums, Vocals
Sam Astaroth – Vocals
Tyler Williams – Bass
Gabriel Bateman – Vocals
Laura C. Bates – Violin
Nathan Schiller – Guitar
Mike Amicarelli – Guitar

For more info:
https://infamousbutcherrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/iomairband
http://www.instagram.com/iomairband
https://twitter.com/iomairband
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-cpZ

About:

Iomair, (Scottish Gaelic for the word “Row”) is the experimental and progressive new band created by Drummer/Vocalist/Songwriter Dylan Gowan (Vesperia). The name reflects on Dylan’s Scottish/Irish ancestry and the songs are reflections of personal circumstances present in Dylan’s life.

Established in late 2017 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, with the desire to create something progressive and unorthodox, Iomair draws influences from all genres including metal, folk, latin and funk and especially from bands such as Opeth, Cynic and Porcupine Tree. As the primary composer and songwriter for the band, Dylan approaches topics relating to personal struggles that everyone can relate to. “I hope people will find comfort in these songs knowing that you’re not alone with your struggles.”

The self-titled debut album features nine songs ranging from 4 and a half to 7 minutes in true prog fashion. It will be available September 21, 2018 on Infamous Butcher Records.

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