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0 LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Premiere Music Video “Reaper’s Hourglass” via Bravewords; New Album “Shadows From The Past” Out Aug 24th

August 10, 2018
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· Lords of The Trident · Music News

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For fans of Dream Evil, Unleash the Archers, Iron Maiden, Dio

LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Premiere Music Video “Reaper’s Hourglass” via Bravewords

New Album “Shadows From The Past” Out Aug 24th

Performing At Mad With Power Fest Aug 25th (Madison, WI)

Top L-R Lords of the Trident Current Line Up
Master Hercule “Herc” Schlagzeuger (Lead Drums) | Baron Taurean Helleshaar (Lead Guitar) | Fang VonWrathenstein (Lead Vocals) | Asian Metal (Lead Guitar) | Pontifex Mortis (Lead Bass)
Photo Credit – Mary Sweeney

A true spectacle to be witnessed, LORDS OF THE TRIDENT is a daring adventure metal quintet that has been delighting their audiences and fans all over the world for ten years. To continue on their epic quest of bringing spectacular and entertaining metal to global fans these power metal warriors will be unleashing their 7th album “Shadows From The Past” on August 24th. In celebration of this new beast from their discography, LORDS OF THE TRIDENT are premiering via Bravewords.com their third single and new music video “Reaper’s Hourglass“.

Vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein comments:

“Reaper’s Hourglass is one of the most technically challenging songs on the new album, so we thought this would be a perfect candidate for a full-band playthrough video. Of course, since it’s a Lords of the Trident playthrough, we had to make it interesting…”

Watch “Reaper’s Hourglass” at http://bravewords.com/exclusives/videos/lords-of-the-trident-premiere-reaper-s-hourglass

“Shadows From The Past” was supported by a kickstarter campaign that went live on June 1st and ending on June 29th. During that month, the band’s fans helped them surpass their goals to raise over $11,000 for the release. The band offered multiple packages and rewards that included merch, lessons from band members, festival tickets, private concerts and a copy of the video game Coffee Crisis that the band has partnered with to feature one of their songs for one of the levels along with band members as NPCs (non-playable characters).

Vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein adds about album:

“This album is our most ambitious musical work to date, and the first album with our new members Baron Helleshaar and Master Herc. Fans who have been with us for a while will notice that our new songs are a bit more complex, and our songwriting continues to mature. The new songs are definitely still Lords songs, but explore some new musical themes. I believe the new album will be our strongest offering yet, and contain some songs that are sure to be fan favorites going forward.”

Plus if ya want more LOTT… They are offering fans a FREE track download of their first single “Death Dealer”, a song influenced by the game Diablo and lyrics written based on the storyline of Diablo 1 and 2.

The song can be downloaded at the following link: http://bit.ly/LordsSingle2018

LOTT‘s video for their second single “Burn It Down” featuring Unleash The Archers vocalist Brittany Slayes can be viewed at https://youtu.be/a6Kj65XZri0.

North America Release Track Listing:
1.Death Dealer
2. Zero Hour
3. Tormentor
4. Burn it Down (With Fire) Feat. Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers)
5. Figaro
6. The Party Has Arrived
7. Brothers of Cain
8. Reaper’s Hourglass
9. Chasing Shadows
10. The Nameless Tomb
11. The Gatekeeper

The Japan special edition release will have two additional tracks:

12. Cross The Line
13. Desolation (Haze of the Battlefield Pt. 2)

And Patreon backers will receive an extra exclusive track entitled “Fire and Sand”.

Show Dates:
Aug 25 – Madison, WI – The Annex – (CD Release Show @ Mad With Power Fest)
Sept 16 – Madison, WI – The Annex – info – w/ Cloven Hoof, Vicious Rumors, Vanlade
Oct 20 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s – info – Hallow Massacre w/ Green Death, Index Case, Druids, Traffic Death

For more info:
http://www.lordsofthetrident.com
http://www.facebook.com/LordsOfTheTrident
http://www.twitter.com/LordsOfTrident
http://instagram.com/lordsofthetrident

BIO:

Since climbing out of a volcano in 2008, shrouded in metal and ash, Lords of the Trident have gone to battle on many stages across the USA, playing and headlining a plethora of festivals and have an admirable arsenal of recordings in their inventory. The Lords of The Trident have released three full albums: “Death or Sandwich” (2009), “Chains on Fire” (2011), “Frostburn” (2015) , three EPs: “Plan of Attack” (2013), “A Very Lords of the Trident Christmas” (2014), “Re:Quests” (2015), and two live DVDs, along with numerous compilation singles.

Their live shows include medieval costumes, pyrotechnics, confetti cannons, guitars set ablaze, and of course, excellent technical musicianship that challenges the standard for how live music should be experienced. Citing influences such as Iron Maiden, Scar Symmetry and Judas Priest, and embracing lyrical themes inspired by great battles, conquests, dragon-fighting, virtual reality, and out-of-control robots Lords of the Trident dish out face-melting power that is enjoyed by fans of all races and classes.

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0 Greek Heavy Metal SENSE OF FEAR Premiere New Video “Black Hole” via New Noise Mag

August 10, 2018
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· Music News · Sense of Fear - Rockshots Records

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Greek Heavy Metal SENSE OF FEAR Premiere New Video “Black Hole” via New Noise Mag

Out Now! Debut Album “As The Ages Passing By…” via Rockshots Records

(L-R) – Themis Iakovidis – Guitar, Dimitris Gkatziaris – Bass, Ilias Kytidis – Vocals, Ioannis Kikis – Guitar/Vocals, Markos Kikis – Drums

Greek classic heavy metal thrashers SENSE OF FEAR are premiering their music video “Black Hole” via New Noise Magazine in support of their debut album “As The Ages Passing By…” released this past April via Rockshots Records.

Watch it now at the following link: https://newnoisemagazine.com/sense-fear-black-hole-video/

Years in the making, SENSE OF FEAR‘s debut full length “As The Ages Passing By…” follows the band’s 2013 self-titled EP. Offering an old school heavy metal feel with a modern pounding anvil, each track crafted on the new album was carefully selected for a good old headbanging time along with telling a unique story. The album was recorded at Valve Studio in Thessaloniki, Greece by Stratos “Strutter” Karagiannidis (Gus G, Wardrum) with mixing and mastering done at Music Factory and Prophecy Studios in Kempten-ALLGÄU, Germany by R.D. Liapakis (Mystic Prophecy, Devil’s Train) & C. Schmid. Album artwork designed and edited by Colin Marks (Nevermore, Exodus, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Kataklysm, Jeff Loomis, Xerath, Sylosis).

The band comments:

“Each song has its own gravity to the album, and all together create SENSE OF FEAR’s presentation to the world as a band and as musicians. All the lyrics come from personal experiences and emotions. This is our way to express ourselves and fight the personal demons.”

“As The Ages Passing By…” is now available digitally and on CD via Rockshots Records online store here plus iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all major online retailers.

Lyric Video – Torture of Mind – https://youtu.be/AkSjWa0zYZE

Lyric Video – Molten Core – https://youtu.be/F2JiNREnE34

Lyric Video – Unbreached Walls – https://youtu.be/nd9DcP96Klo

Track Listing:
1. Molten Core (5:30)
2. Slaughter of Innocence (7:38)
3. Black Hole (5:52)
4. Angel of Steel (5:26)
5. The Song Of A Nightingale (5:44)
6. Torture of Mind (5:44)
7. Lord Of the World (2:36)
8. Unbreached Walls 5:57)
9. Sense Of Fear (6:29)
10. As The Ages Passing By, Time… Still Runs Against Us (8:59)
Album Length: 1:00:00

SENSE OF FEAR is:
Ilias Kytidis – Vocals
Ioannis Kikis – Guitar/Vocals
Themis Iakovidis – Guitar
Dimitris Gkatziaris – Bass
Markos Kikis – Drums

For more info:
http://www.Rockshots.eu
http://www.senseoffearband.info
https://www.facebook.com/senseoffearband /

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0 Rockshots Records Signs GABRIELS For Release of New Album “Fist of the Seven Stars Act 2 (Hokuto Brothers)” Out August 31st

August 9, 2018
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· Gabriels · Music News

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Rockshots Records Signs GABRIELS

New Album “Fist of the Seven Stars Act 2 (Hokuto Brothers)” Out August 31st

Italian keyboard virtuoso GABRIELS has signed with ROCKSHOTS RECORDS for the release of his brand new rock opera “Fist of The Seven Stars Act 2: Hokuto Brothers” featuring an assortment of guests (listed below). The album is due out August 31st with pre-order available at http://bit.ly/Gabriels_Act2_PREORDER.

GABRIELS is a very well known keyboard player and musician based out of Italy along with being an active arranger and session-man who has worked with renowned musicians such as singer Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire, Angra), Mark Boals and keyboard player Mistheria among many others.

GABRIELS‘ first single and new lyric video “End of Cobra” is now available at https://youtu.be/TI4ESx8Y4Ss

GABRIELS explains the release:

“The concept of this rock opera is dedicated and freely adapted from the manga and anime “Hokuto no Ken” by Tetsuo Hara and Buronson. In Act 1 released in 2016, the first part of the story was the girlfriend of the protagonist is kidnapped by his enemy and rival in martial arts. In Act 2, the story continues with many new characters like Rey, Mamyia, Ailee, Toky and others to tell the story of the descendants among the Hokuto brothers. This story has become legend in Japan and around the world.”

1. The Search of Water Bird
2. Cobra Clan
3. End of Cobra
4. I See Again
5. Scream My Name
6. Miracle Land
7. I’m A Genius
8. Looking For Your Brother
9. Myth of Cassandra
10. Reunion
11. Legend of Fear
12. King of Fist

13. Heart of Madness (Bonus Track)

Album Line Up:

Gabriels (Vivaldi Metal Project, Platens, Metaphysics, Aldaria): All the keyboards, composer, arranger and Producer.

Cast of characters:

Wild Steel (Shadows of Steel) as Ken

Jo Lombardo (Metatrone, Ancestral) as Ray

Rachel “Iron Majesty” Lungs as Mamiya

Dario Grillo (Platens, Violet Sun) as Toky

Alfonso Giordano (Steel Raiser) as Wiggle

Iliour Griften (Beto Vazquez’ Infinity, Clairvoyant) as Amiba

Antonio Pecere (Crimson Dawn) as Raoul

Dave Dell’Orto (Drakkar, Verde Lauro) as Jagger

Beatrice Bini (Constraint, Vivaldi Metal Project) as Aylee

Matt Bernardi (Ruxt) as Cobra Boss

Guitars:

Antonello Giliberto

Francesco Ivan Sante dall’ò

Stefano Calvagno (Metatrone)

Antonio Pantano (Arcandia)

Tommy Vitaly

Frank Caruso (Arachnes)

Daria Domovik (Concordea)

Andrew Spane

Stefano Filoramo

Bass:

Dino Fiorenza (Metatrone)

Beto Vazquez (Beto Vazquez’s Infinity)

Adrian Hansen

Fabio Zunino

Arkadiusz E. Ruth (Path Finder)

Drums:

Mattia Stancioiu (ex-Vision Divine, ex- Labirynth)

Simone Alberti (Gabriels)

Giovanni Maucieri (Gabriels)

Michele Sanna (Coma)

Salvo Pennisi

About:

Gabriels, son of art, was educated by his father from an early age in piano studies, among his teachers, Salvatore Calafato, Olivia Carauddo, and with Prof. Antonia Salpietro he reached the degree of the I level at the Conservatory of Music A. Corelli (Messina, Italy). Along with his Classical studies, Gabriels started his career as Rock and Metal keyboardist listing various studio and live collaborations, performing recently with one of the greatest metal singers, Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire, Angra).

Gabriels, under this moniker, has released two singles, an EP and three albums distributed by SG Records: “The Enchanted Wood” (Electronic Music), “Call Me” (Rock), “The Legend of Prince” (Rock Opera). Other studio works include Gabriels & Alex: “Non Dirmi Addio” (Italian Pop), DenieD: “Seven Stars” (Power Metal), Metaphysics: “Beyond The Nightfall” (Progressive Metal), Platens: “Out of The World” (AOR). He has also collaborated with the metal webzine http://www.metallizzed.it whom involved in classical music, writing reviews, and articles. Gabriels has also worked as a producer at his own studio and school of music “Soundimension Records” located in Milazzo (Italy). In 2013, he released the album “Prophecy” (Indipendence Records), a rock-opera dedicated to September 11 victims with Mark Boals on vocals followed by 2 albums released in 2016 “Fist of The Seven Stars Act 1” and the “Vivaldi Metal Project” produced by Mistheria and Alberto Rigoni featuring many internationally renowned artists from around the world, a huge project for Gabriels as an arranger and keyboardist.

For more info:
http://www.Rockshots.eu
http://www.facebook.com/gabrielsmusic

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0 Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announce 2018 Performers

August 9, 2018
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· Calgary's YYC Music Awards · Music News · YYC Music Awards

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Montreal, QC – August 9, 2018

Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announce 2018 Performers

YYCMusicAwards.com

Honouring members of the Calgary music community in 20 categories this year (listed below), the YYC MUSIC AWARDS is proud to announce this year’s performers for their 3rd annual gala on September 23rd at The Palace Theatre (219 8 Ave SW. Taking to the stage during the awards ceremony will be Kobra and The Lotus nominated for Group of the Year, Music Video of The Year, Rock Recording of the Year, MD Lyonga nominated for World Recording of the Year, Michelle Minke nominated for Female Artist of the Year, School of Rock Calgary South House Band, The Bluesland Horn Band nominated for Blues Recording of the Year, The Wardens nominated for Folk Recording of the Year along with special guests & after party performers Kirby Sewell & The Blues Serenade .

“The YYC Music Awards strives to represent Calgary’s rich and diverse music community. We are delighted to announce a list a performing artists at the 2018 YYCMA Gala, representing multiple music genres, as well as a performance by a group of Calgary’s young musicians. The YYC Music Awards Foundation invites the city of Calgary to join us at The Palace Theater on September 23rd to celebrate our talented artist and the art they create.” comments YYCMA Media Director Shannon Ambrose.

The YYC Music Awards celebrate artists from Calgary along with its surrounding cities of Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Strathmore plus other areas that are up to a maximum of 125 km radius from the City of Calgary. Artists participating in this year’s awards were nominated for their commercially released material between March 1st, 2017 and February 28th, 2018. Award performers will be announced at a later date. Tickets for the 2018 YYCMA gala available at the following link here.

2018 YYCMA Nominees:

Alternative Recording of the Year
• I Am The Mountain – ‘Motorcycles’
• NewLaw – ‘Bring on the Rain’
• Poke the Bear – ‘That Was Real’
• RALEIGH – ‘Dead in Tracks’
• Thomas Thomas – ‘Gracious Host’

Blues Recording of the Year
• Black Cherry Perry’s Mississippi Medicine Show – ‘Big Mamma’s Kitchen’
• Carly Reirson – ‘Crooner Sing To Me’
• Dave Spivak Project – ‘Ran Outta Money’
• Jason Cote and Rolling Thunder – ‘Take It All’
• The Bluesland Horn Band – ‘Midnight Shopping’

Country Recording of the Year
• Backroad Traveler Band – ‘Burn it Down’
• Ginelle James – ‘It Don’t Have to Hurt’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin”
• Shane Harluk – ‘Old Man River’
• Tanya Ryan – ‘In Another Life’

EDM Recording of the Year
• DeadDeer – ‘Snowglobe’
• Ginsong & Titus1 – ‘Deeper’
• Titus1 – ‘Sky is Falling’
• Troo Knot – ‘Pescado Mago’
• Velour Fog & Angie C – ‘Givin’ It Up (Ft. Lambert McGaughy)’

Female Artist of the Year
• Kate Stevens
• Lisa Anderson
• Michelle Minke
• Tanya Ryan
• Varnia Henry

Folk Recording of the Year
• Lighter Than Arrows – ‘The Trip’
• Steel & Timber – ‘I Hate To Lose’
• The Raven & The Fox – ‘Follow Me’
• The Wardens – ‘Across the River’
• Todd Stewart – ‘Ordinary Love’

Group of the Year
• I Am The Mountain
• Kobra and The Lotus

• Nice Horse
• Raleigh
• The Static Shift

Industry Person of the Year
• Brian Cymbaluk
• Pat McGannon
• Stephanie Hutchinson
• Deanne Matley
• Chris Maric

Jazz Recording of the Year
• Allison Lynch – ‘Sky Hunter’
• Johanna Sillanpaa – ‘Blue Skies’
• Keith O’Rourke – ‘Sonny Tune’
• Prime Time Big Band – ‘Prime Time’
• Tricia Edwards – ‘Trainwreck III’Male Artist of the Year
• Devin Cooper
• Drew Gregory
• Hayden McHugh
• Kay L
• Matt BlaisMetal Recording of the Year
• Benevolent Like Quietus – ‘Where Dead Hearts Reside’
• Divinity – ‘Conqueror’
• Hammerdrone – ‘Black Bison’
• Hazzerd – ‘The Tendencies Of a Madman’
• Tim Holman – ‘The Pilgrimage’

Music Video of the Year
• Adam Dorval, Director – Cable Street ‘Your Chemistry’
• Brett Connors & Brett Ferster, Directors – Shred Kelly ‘Don’t Ever Look Back’
• Ivan Colic, Directors – Kobra and The Lotus ‘Light Me Up’
• Mathew Pust, Directors – I Am The Mountain ‘Motorcycles’
• Troy Kokol, Director – Troy Kokol ‘Jim Cuddy’

People’s Choice Award
• Black Cherry Perry’s Mississippi Medicine Show – ‘Where There’s Smoke’
• Drew Gregory – ‘Smokin”
• Life Like Fire – ‘Little Things’
• Powerhouze – ‘Calgary’
• Titus1 – ‘Sky is Falling’

Pop Recording of the Year
• Brett McCrady – ‘Alien’
• Jennie Harluk – ‘Bus Ticket’
• Lisa Anderson – ‘All I Know’
• Lisette Xavier – ‘Show Me (Ft. ICSOUL)’
• White Chocolate Thunder – ‘Wasteland’

Rock Recording of the Year
• Crooked Spies – ‘Great Unknown’
• Kobra and The Lotus – ‘Light Me Up’
• Matt Blais – ‘Give a Little More’
• The Ashley Hundred – ‘Lonely Love’
• The Static Shift – ‘Wide Awake’

Single of the Year
• Drew Gregory – ‘Smokin”
• Matt Blais – ‘Give a Little More’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin”
• The Static Shift – ‘Wide Awake’
• White Chocolate Thunder – ‘Wasteland’

Songwriter of the Year
• Devin Cooper – ‘No Chasing You’
• I Am The Mountain – ‘Motorcycles’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin’ ‘
• Todd Stewart – ‘Ordinary Love’
• Troy Kokol – ‘Jim Cuddy’

Urban Recording of the Year
• DJ Newboy – ‘Sail Away (Ft. Kay L, Bobby Soul & Bobby Blastem)’
• Kay L – ‘Nothing 2 U’ ( ft. Stephen Voyce)
• Music By Chapter – ‘Heavy’
• Pat Clifton – ‘Stay Woke’
• Project Trybe – ‘Long Way to Go’

World Recording of the Year
• Holly Blazina – ‘Transcendencia’
• Brent Saklofske – ‘Barcelona’
• MD Lyonga – ‘Wangele’
• Roger Duncan – ‘Morning Love’

Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award
• Adam Ambrose
• Kate Stevens
• MINDSEED
• Steel & Timber
• Varnia Henry

For more info:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/YYCMusicAwards

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/YYC_MusicAwards

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/YYCMusicAwards

The YYC MUSIC AWARDS is also accepting volunteer applications leading up to, and for the gala, along with membership for the Calgary Music Selection Committee (CMSC), who are voting members.

Sponsorship Inquiries:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com/sponsorship

About:
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS celebrates the artists that embrace Calgary as home; entertaining and supporting its arts and culture. The award event was founded by music industry professionals, with backgrounds in artist management, booking agents, media as well as recording studio production/engineering.

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0 CREATURES Update Ontario Tour Dates + New EP “II” Out Now!

August 8, 2018
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· Creatures · Music News

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For fans of Angelmaker, Carnifex, Veil of Maya, Impending Doom, Upon A Burning Body

CREATURES Update Ontario Tour Dates + New EP “II” Out Now!

CREATURES “II” Ontario Tour:
August 12 – Toronto, ON – The Rockpile
August 16 – Barrie, ON – Foxx Lounge – info
August 17 – Toronto, ON – Bovine – info
August 19 – Hamilton, ON – The Doors Pub – info
August 20 – Brantford, ON – Our Place – info

L-R = Christian Roman – Bass, Vic Borowski – Guitar, Rob Esposito – Vocals, Nick Galati – Guitar, Tj MacKay – Drums

Spawned in the Toronto murk in 2015, CREATURES is a group effort with a long history that intertwines the lives of numerous local bands to summon a truly devastating soundscape of unbridled chaos. Inspired by bands such as Necrophagist, Despised Icon and Thy Art Is Murder, CREATURES is a 6 piece band playing heavy and catchy deathcore, taking intense sounds and mixing in small elements of extreme and black metal.

Almost immediately after forming, CREATURES released a 4 track self-titled EP. A varied sampling of the musical talents from the band helped them gain the interest of fans in the local scene and they played several shows with great reception. Taking great pride in live performances, Creatures embodies all the aspects of showmanship with high energy and audience involvement.

Three years later, in 2018, they unleashed their second offering the “II” EP unto the world through their own independent label Old Haunt Records on July 20th. The songs reach into a large porcelain cup of topics and instead of just merely presenting their themes to their listeners, CREATURES smashes the cup in their faces, making sure their themes cut deep and stay with the listeners. Whether they are lyrics about the futility of existence with a cartoon metaphor, or the bond of brotherhood within an intense party setting, there is a message for everyone to latch onto. Regardless, the songs are a visceral insight into the band’s life.

The band comments:

“The ‘Creatures II’ EP as a whole is the ideas and thoughts over the past year. We are expecting this release to be even better received than the last EP. We worked twice as hard on ‘II’ and had a few new people along the way that really helped add an outside perspective to the creative processes for a more mature and heavy sound. We really just want to create a seamless listening experience for the fans, leaving them wanting more, and left with the feeling of needing to listen to the EP over and over again.”

EP available for download and stream on Bandcamp and Spotify.

Lyric video “Samara” – https://youtu.be/mJeGIxDnRsg

EP Stream – https://youtu.be/uRyHg62mkDk

Track Listing:
1.Old Style F.A (3:09)
2. What Would Rick Sanchez Do? (3:33)
3. Samara (2:37)
4. Broken Anchors (3:33)
5. (Safe Space) Triggered (3:49)
EP Length: 16:43

EP Line Up:
Nick Galati – Guitar
Rob Esposito – Vocals
Tj MacKay – Drums
Vic Borowski – Guitar
Brandon Paris – Bass

Live Band Line Up:
Nick Galati – Guitar
Rob Esposito – Vocals
Tj MacKay – Drums
Vic Borowski – Guitar
Christian Roman – Bass

For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/creaturesTO
http://www.instagram.com/creaturesgram
http://creaturesto.bandcamp.com/

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“II is five tracks long and flys by in an instant as barbaric riffs, bitter vocals, mind-bending breakdowns and a constant feeling of desperation wrap around you. This is not an EP for the faint of heart as Creatures have a habit of jumping out at you in an attempt to startle you.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“a bridge between Mathcore and Deathcore! Interesting combination.” – Heavy Metal New York

“With a year gone by with some amazing Deathcore albums, this year has been a little bleak. Not to worry though, this little jewel is here. To get straight to the point, this band’s style is absolute and true to their promise, for their influences scream out the best traits of both Carnifex and Angelmaker….This is an easy 8/10. Deathcore the way it should be.” – PIG SQUEALS AND BREAKDOWNS

“This is heavy and catchy deathcore, incredibly intense, which also brings in elements of extreme and black metal. Inspired by bands such as Necrophagist, Despised Icon and Thy Art Is Murder, this is one heck of an EP.” – Frame Music

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0 PSYCHOSTICK’s New Album “DO” #1 On Billboard Charts and More!

August 8, 2018
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· Music News · Psychostick

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For fans of Dethklok, Bloodhound Gang, Tenacious D,
Weird Al Yankovic, Primus, Stephen Lynch, Mr. Bungle

PSYCHOSTICK Top #1 On Billboard Charts and More!

Surprised Fans With New Album “DO”

North American Tour Dates w/ Mushroomhead & Urizen

Surprising fans with their new album “DO” during their live webcast on Twitch on July 24th (watch the video https://youtu.be/fKUKEiQXS7M), the kings of comedy rock PSYCHOSTICK are excited to comment on its #1 debut on Billboard’s Comedy Albums chart along with ranking at #14 for Hard Rock Album, #39 for Rock Album, #39 for Independent Albums and #9 for Heatseekers Albums for the week of August 11th.

“DOWN WITH PRE-ORDERS! The simplicity of the surprise release was refreshing. We make album. We enjoy making album. We put out album. Fans enjoy album. DONE. Now let’s order a pizza or something, studio sleep deprivation makes me hungry.”

PSYCHOSTICK ranked on the following Billboard Charts for the week of August 11th. Charts info here.

#1 Comedy Albums
#14 Hard Rock Album Sales
#39 Rock Album Sales
#39 Independent Albums
#9 Heatseekers Albums
#6 Heatseekers East North Central
#6 Heatseekers West North Central
#7 Heatseekers Mountain

It only took four years for “DO” to surprise fans and follow PSYCHOSTICK’s extremely fan loved “IV: Revenge of The Vengeance”. And it wasn’t because they were lazy… NO! But because these geniuses of blending comedy, metal, heavy rock and the occasional spoof cover have been super busy releasing viral videos and touring the world.

“DO” may have passed by fans quickly, but it’s sure to impress and continue PSYCHOSTICK‘s reign as one of the funniest band’s to listen and laugh to. The album features over an hour of variety of laugh track headbanging tunes including singles “Adulting”, because who really wants to grow up and “From The Heart”, a ballad for those you really dislike.

The band comments:

“Whelp, here it is! “Do.” This whole “surprise, nerd! New album!” experiment was extremely fun, and we’re beyond appreciative of your patience and understanding. We agree with you – four years is way too long. We hope to fix that despite what Murph says!

“Do” is our first 100% independent, label-free release since 2003! Our production process is still completely internal, but this time all profits go straight to Psychostick. This is extremely huge for us and we can’t thank you enough.

2018 marked the fifteenth anniversary of our first album, and we’re beyond excited that we’re still kickin’, making globs upon globs of comedy metal. We aim to do this until they kick us out of the old folks’ home or off of Mars. That’s right. We’re goin’ to Mars, damnit.”

Videos:
“DO” – https://youtu.be/V-EgWg133Hc
“You Can (Maybe) Do It!” – https://youtu.be/6-Rdpm0sfJA
“Adulting” – https://youtu.be/gMtW9zurUkw
“From The Heart” – https://youtu.be/oww5UWEeAO4

“DO” is available on CD, download and stream at http://psychostick.com/do, iTunes and Spotify.

The Very Serious Business Tour w/ Urizen:
Aug 8 – The Kingsland – Brooklyn, NY
Aug 9 – Montage Music Hall – Rochester, NY
Aug 10 – The Outpost Concert Club – Kent, OH
Aug 12 – The Forge – Joliet, IL

Summer of Screams Tour w/ Mushroomhead:
Aug 17 – Emerson Theater – Indianapolis, IN
Aug 18 – Rex Theater – Pittsburgh, PA
Aug 19 – Rockpile West – Toronto, ON
Aug 21 – The Bungalow – Manchester, NH
Aug 22 – The Chance Theater – Poughkeepsie, NY
Aug 23 – Shaka’s Live – Virginia Beach, VA
Aug 24 – Ground Zero – Spartanburg, SC
Aug 25 – SideTracks – Huntsville, AL
Aug 26 – Southport Music Hall – New Orleans, LA
Aug 28 – Houston Underground – Houston, TX
Aug 29 – Come and Take It Live – Austin, TX
Aug 30 – Ethos Live – Laredo, TX
Aug 31 – The Rail Club – Fort Worth, TX

Lineup:

Joshua “The J” Key – Guitars, Cupcakeist

Robert “Rawrb” Kersey – Vocals, Derptroller

Alex “Shitbag” Dontre – Drums, pelican

Matty J “Moose” – Bass, antlers, merch-monger

Patrick “Murph” Murphy – Videographist, pork specialist

For more info, music and tour dates, please visit http://www.psychostick.com.

About:

Harnessing their crazy sense of humor and love of all things metal, vocalist Rob “Rawrb” Kersey and guitarist Josh “The J” Key joined forces with drummer Alex “Shmalex” Dontre and bassist Matty J “Moose” to create Pyschostick, and a style of music they’ve coined as ‘humorcore’. With hilarious lyrics, heavy riffs, notorious stage antics and high-energy performances, the band has caused millions of laughs around the world and hundreds of mosh pits across the US of A, often simultaneously, since its birth in Phoenix, AZ in 2000.

Now residing in Chicago, IL, the almost 100 percent do-it-yourself laugh factory Psychostick have released five full-length albums–‘We Couldn’t Think of a Title’ (2006), ‘Sandwich’ (2009), ‘Space Vampires VS Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D’ (2011) and ‘IV: Revenge of the Vengeance’ (2014), ‘DO’ (2018) —and two EPs—their holiday album, ‘The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride’ (2007), and ‘The Digital Appetizer’. With their signature sound (Chimaira, Machine Head and Hatebreed sexing Tenacious D and Weird Al Yankovic), Psychostick are crazy to share with fans many more comedy sing-a-longs on the road and more!

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0 STRIKER Announce New Album “Play To Win” October 26th; New Lyric Video “Heart of Lies” + Tour Dates

August 7, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Striker

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Montreal, QC – August 7, 2018

For Fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Enforcer, Skullfist, Steelwing

STRIKER Reveal Artwork + Track Listing For New Album “Play To Win” Out October 26th

New Lyric Video “Heart of Lies”

North American Tour Dates w/ Unleash The Archers

Launching Album Crowd Funding Campaign August 9th

Photo Credit: Dana Zuk

Champions in blending classic heavy metal, hard rock, and 80’s hair metal, Canadian shredders STRIKER announce they will be unleashing their sixth studio album “Play To Win” on October 26th via their independent label Record Breaking Records. Revealing their artwork and track listing, the album features 10 fist pounding shredtacular anthems produced by the band plus mixed and mastered by Hendrik Udd (Firewind, Powerwolf, Hammerfall, Delain). The album follows their 2017 self-titled full length that the band supported with tours across Europe and North America with Sonata Arctica, Dark Tranquility, and Warbringer along with festival appearances at 70,000 Tons of Metal, Bang Your Head Festival (Germany) and more to add to their almost 1000 shows performed in their decade plus career. That fifth studio album also garnered them a nomination from Canada’s JUNO awards, the country’s highest music prize, along with wins at the Edmonton Music Awards and Western Canadian Awards.

In support of the release of “Play To Win”, STRIKER are launching a crowd funding campaign along with album pre-order via their official website www.striker-metal.com/shop beginning August 9th.

Guitarist Tim Brown comments: “Play to Win: if you want to win you have to play the game. Find the rules and break them. This is our 6th album and 3rd independent release. If we followed the rules and listened to the industry people we’d have gone absolutely nowhere. Play To Win is about listening to yourself, following your own path, and playing that 5th ace hidden in your sleeve. This album is designed to light a fire under your ass and get you moving, and we made sure to get the most modern, ear melting sounds possible. It’s all about where metal is going, not where it has been, and this is our soundtrack to success.”

The band’s new lyric video for their first single “Heart of Lies” can be heard at the following link:

Track Listing:
1. Heart of Lies (4:04)
2. Position of Power (3:40)
3. Head of Power (4:02)
4. On The Run (3:51)
5. The Front (4:02)
6. Play To Win (3:48)
7. Standing Alone (4:56)
8. Summoner (4:04)
9. Heavy Is The Heart (4:54)
10. Hands of Time (3:46)
Album Length: 41:11

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS AND STRIKER W/ Helion Prime:
(more dates to be announced)
Sept 9 – Seattle WA – El Corazon
Sept 10 – Portland OR – Tonic Lounge
Sept 11 – Orangevale CA – Boardwalk
Sept 12 – San Diego CA – Brick by Brick
Sept 13 – Costa Mesa CA – The Tiki Bar
Sept 14 – Phoenix AZ – Club Red
Sept 16 – Dallas TX – Trees
Sept 18 – Austin TX – Dirty Dog Bar
Sept 19 – Houston TX – Scout Bar
Sept 24 – Greenville SC – Radio Room
Sept 26 – Baltimore MD – Sparta Inn
Sept 27 – Brooklyn NY – Kingsland
Sept 28 – Rochester NY – Montage Hall
Sept 29 – Ottawa ON – Mavericks*
Sept 30 – Quebec City QC – La Source*
Oct 1 – Toronto ON – Velvet Underground*
Oct 2 – Montreal QC – Piranha Bar*
Oct 3 – Philidelphia PA – Bar XIII
Oct 5 – Chicago IL – Reggies
Oct 6 – Iowa City IA – Gabe’s Oasis
Oct 7 – Denver CO – Larimer
Oct 9 – Sioux Falls SD – Bigs Bar
Oct 10 – Winnipeg MB – Windsor Hotel*
Oct 12 – Calgary AB – Dickens *
Oct 13 – Edmonton AB – Starlite*
Oct 14 – Vancouver BC – Rickshaw*
*No Helion Prime

For More Info:

http://www.striker-metal.com

https://www.facebook.com/strikermetal

https://twitter.com/StrikerMetal

https://instagram.com/strikermetal

About:

Striker is an Edmonton-based recording and performing heavy metal band that has grown immensely through their years in the industry. A classic mix of heavy metal, hard rock, and 80’s hair metal, their music features powerful, clean vocals, catchy choruses, vocal harmonies, and impressive guitar leads.

Audiences are often floored by the energy of their live show, and their recorded material has been met with fantastic response by both fans and industry across the world. Striker has toured across dozens of countries as headliners as well as support for major metal acts. Gearing up for the release of their latest album the sky’s the limit for these Canadians!!

CDs and digital downloads available on Striker-Metal.com, iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and CD Baby.

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“Striker gush with so much enthusiasm here, with explosive riffs swirling between the vibrant harmonies and choruses, that it’s hard not to notice…Tracks like “Former Glory” and “Born to Lose” are anthemic, catchy as hell and feature soaring vocals from Dan Cleary and terrific guitar work by Tim Brown…On Striker, the band take a host of influences and hone them into a sound they can call their own.” – Exclaim!

“From the first storm-summoning power chord on the opener Former Glory, Striker (CAN) proves their new album’s initial claim of not dwelling on the past, a high and appropriate cry of “Yeah, I’m back again!”… If you haven’t witnessed this inspiring resurrection of classic metal, the band plays Friday, April 14 at Starlite with Ravenous and Tylor Dory Trio, no doubt sharpened from the faithful overseas audiences.” – Edmonton Journal

“When a band releases an eponymous album it’s a statement of intent, a sign of confidence, everything being as it should be. For make no mistake, Striker are a special band. As the old Metal Gods ascend to Valhalla, new gods will arise. This is Striker’s fifth album and it’s just timeless. Not retro, not looking back, but taking everything that’s uplifting and glorious about heavy metal into 2017 and beyond…this album has to be in every writer and fan’s top ten at the end of 2017.” – Hellbound

“A less balls out, more aggressive record than its predecessor, STRIKER delivers another impressive collection of high energy headbangers….Regardless of what your heavy metal predilections may be, STRIKER offers something for everyone. Super catchy tunes dripping with shred gymnastics and all around technical prowess, Striker deserves a place on any metal fan’s playlist….If you have not experienced Striker yet, this album is a worthy place to start and should appeal to a wide range of fans, particularly followers of the Priest, Anthrax and Maiden.” – Metal Rules

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0 Sludge Trio APE VERMIN Posts New Lyric Video For Album Title Track “Sonic Monolith”

August 2, 2018
by Asher
· Ape Vermin · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 1, 2018

For fans of Conan, Slabdragger, High On Fire, Sumac

Sludge Trio APE VERMIN Posts New Lyric Video For Album Title Track “Sonic Monolith”

New Album “Sonic Monolith” Out Now!

L-R = Jeb Laird – Bass/Backing Vocals, Charlie Burleson – Percussion, Brett Lee – Guitar/Lead Vocals/Secondary Percussionist – Photo credit: Shyann Roland

Formed in August 2017 by Brett Lee (guitar/vocals/percussion) and Charlie Burleson (percussion), Ape Vermin is a sludge metal trio hailing from Valdese, North Carolina that delivers progressive, primal and percussive grooves to the masses. Birthed from the same vein of doomy prog acts such as Conan, Sumac and Slabdragger, they are a treat for anyone who wishes to indulge in thick, tasteful riffs and a heavy, distorted overall sound.

After enlisting the talents of Charlie Burleson and Jeb Laird (bassist/backup vocals), the band began writing and their debut album “Sonic Monolith” was recently released this past June of 2018 with a great response. Citing that they, as a band, want to give listeners a journey, they broach topics including astronomy, murder, occult, myths, apocalypse and extraterrestrials.

Vocalist / guitarist Brett Lee explains:

“The album is a self-created concept album. Here’s the tale in short, The Astral Drones are activated to leave the planet they are stationed on and travel through space while emitting a sonic DB that will trigger the monolith (Mega Pyramid/Spaceship operated by Higher beings) to initiate and proceed with what needs to be done (The Oath they made) within the galaxy. It has been triggered so it and the drones can proceed to visit each planet in this particular galaxy and release their thousands of lab-raised subspecies of ape (Ape Vermin) to aid them in destroying everything on the planet(s) so they can re-propagate the planet(s) with a new self-created hybrid Species(Not the apes).”

Still a fledgling band, Ape Vermin continues to push their limits as musicians, and test different styles, genres and influence to further develop their sound. Focusing on sludge and doom, Ape Vermin likes to keep things spicy with nods to black metal and prog. With future plans to tour, and release more albums as well a comic book, Ape Vermin is looking forward to the future.

The band’s new lyric video for the album’s title track can be heard at the following link: https://youtu.be/5vYk8fl4Wg8

Album download and stream available on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, CD Baby, Amazon.

Track Listing:
1. Astral Drones (9:28)
2. Oath (4:58)
3. Abominable Hashmen (6:09)
4. Witch-Jive (4:19)
5. Sonic Monolith (12:10)
Album Length: 37:06

Album Band / Live Line Up:
Brett Lee (Guitar/Vocals/Percussion)
Jeb Laird (Bassist/Backup Vocals)
Charlie Burleson (Percussion)

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/ProgressiveDoom
https://www.instagram.com/ape_vermin_official
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-ckb

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0 Acclaimed Extreme Progressive Metal Act INTO ETERNITY Signs With M-Theory Audio ; Long-awaited sixth album ‘The Sirens’ due Oct. 26 on CD, LP and digital

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

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Montreal, QC – August 1, 2018

Acclaimed Extreme Progressive Metal Act INTO ETERNITY Signs With M-Theory Audio

Long-awaited sixth album ‘The Sirens’ due Oct. 26 on CD, LP and digital

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

The Canadian extreme progressive metal quintet INTO ETERNITY recently unveiled a new song, “Fringes of Psychosis”, (https://youtu.be/V5rOJADB4GE) which marked the first official taste of their long-awaited sixth album “The Sirens”. Today, M-Theory Audio is proud to announce the group’s signing, and that the record will be released on October 26. Physical pre-orders are available now at this location (www.m-theoryaudio.com/store), while a digital pre-order (which includes an instant download of “Fringes of Psychosis”) is underway on Bandcamp (intoeternitysk.bandcamp.com).

Originally, INTO ETERNITY intended to self-release “The Sirens” after a planned release through a European label fell through, but the group recently reconnected with M-Theory Audio president Marco Barbieri, who served as president of Century Media Records when the band released such acclaimed albums as “Buried In Oblivion” (2004) and “The Scattering Of Ashes” (2006).

“The Sirens” – which features guest appearances by former vocalist Stu Block (now in Iced Earth), Cam Dixon (ex-Annihilator) and Glen Drover (ex-Megadeth) – sees INTO ETERNITY firing on all cylinders, with Amanda Kiernan’s fierce vocals and Tim Roth’s trademark guitar heroics and vocal harmonies backed by longtime bassist Troy Bleich and newer recruits Bryan James Newbury (drums) and Matt Cuthberston (guitars, also of Untimely Demise). 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.

Says founding guitarist Tim Roth, “First of all, INTO ETERNITY would like to thank all of our fans for the support regarding this new album we’re about to release. The original plan was to release it independently ourselves, but the plan has changed. We are pumped to announce that we are now releasing ‘The Sirens’ worldwide through M-Theory Audio! Thanks go out to Marco for reaching out to us and providing us a new deal that we simply could not refuse. INTO ETERNITY worked for years and years with Marco when he was president of Century Media, so for us this is a perfect fit for our band. Unfortunately, this does mean that we will be pushing back our release date until October, as our new label is going to need some time to manufacture and properly promote the release. Thanks again to everyone for the longtime support, and you’ll all be hearing ‘The Sirens’ in the coming months!”

From 2005 to 2008, there wasn’t a harder-working metal band on the planet than INTO ETERNITY, whose extreme progressive metal built on the pioneering work of such forward-thinking acts as Death, Cynic and Opeth. The group toured seemingly nonstop with the likes of Dream Theater, Symphony X, Dark Tranquillity, The Haunted, Kataklysm and Hate Eternal, and also joined the epic lineup of Megadeth, Lamb of God, Opeth, Arch Enemy and Overkill on the 2006 edition of Gigantour.

In 2008, the group released their fifth record, the concept album “The Incurable Tragedy,” and prepared for another busy touring cycle, which began with a vengeance on that year’s Summer Slaughter Canada (where the band played alongside Necrophagist, Dying Fetus, Veil of Maya, Whitechapel and others). From there, the group hit the road in support of Iced Earth, after which they planned to take a short break to recover from four years of road work.

Soon after Roth returned home to Regina, Saskatchewan, however, he became a first-time father, and it soon became clear that touring as aggressively wouldn’t be possible. The group still performed periodically in subsequent months, even traveling to Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan in the spring of 2009, but as the band considered their next moves after the end of the “Incurable Tragedy” touring cycle, vocalist Stu Block was asked to join Iced Earth.

At first, he planned to perform double-duty, and in 2011, INTO ETERNITY recorded two digital singles featuring Block. It quickly became apparent, though, that Iced Earth’s touring commitments would keep Block on the road indefinitely, so in 2012, Roth recruited the Edmonton-based singer Amanda Kiernan (also of The Order of Chaos) to become INTO ETERNITY‘s new vocalist. The group subsequently began demoing material for a new album, which they would record gradually over the next few years.

This weekend, INTO ETERNITY will join Fit For An Autopsy and Archspire as co-headliners of the Loud As Hell festival in Drumheller, Alberta on August 5th. For more info visit www.LoudAsHell.com. Additional tour dates are in the works.

Track Listing:
1. The Sirens (7:54)
2. Fringes of Psychosis (6:58)
3. Sandstorm (3:46)
4. This Frozen Hell (7:01)
5. Nowhere Near (7:17)
6. Devoured by Sarcopenia (7:17)
7. Fukushima (5:56)
8. The Scattering of Ashes (3:47)
Album Length: 50:00

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:
www.m-theoryaudio.com
http://www.intoeternity.net
https://www.facebook.com/intoeternityweb

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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 Quebec’s EMPRESS Premiere Lyric Video “Crawl”

July 31, 2018
by Asher
· Empress · Music News

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Montreal, QC – July 31, 2018

For Fans of Delain, Amaranthe, Trees of Eternity, Evanescence, Tristania, Lacuna Coil

Quebec’s EMPRESS Premiere Lyric Video “Crawl”

Powerful atmosphere and soaring vocals: Quebec’s EMPRESS is quickly becoming a new standard in female-fronted metal. Mixing heavy, modern melodies with authentic, relatable lyrics, EMPRESS combines Eddy Levitsky’s (Hollow) original music with Karina Charbonnier’s unique vocal talent to create a distinctive approach to melodic metal.

Spearheaded by the desire of the imperious Karina Charbonnier to write her own music and lyrics along with her powerful, melancholic soprano voice, EMPRESS was brought to life by working with celebrated guest talents from the Quebec metal scene such as Tommy Mckinnon (ex-Augury), Fred Riverin (I Legion), and Sebastien Ladouceur (Our Darkest Days).

Mostly an online project, EMPRESS’ focus is sharing their love of making music with the world. Their second single “Crawl” is now ready to be revealed to follow their 2017 debut track “Your Prize” (available for free download here). “Crawl” is a track that has post-rock influences and a solid metal foundation to be catchy, heavy and ethereal. The song combines Karina Charbonnier’s powerful vocals with modern guitar work and even a touch of progressive elements to create a well-rounded, original song that is sure to please any fan of melodic metal.

Karina comments:

“Crawl is for those who go through hard times and are searching for a way to regain strength. So basically, this song touches everyone, we all go through rough patches at different times in our life! I hope that Crawl makes people realize that they’re not alone, that it motivates them to first accept their difficulties and then, help overcome them.”

Watch their lyric video for “Crawl” at the following link:

For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/empressqc
http://www.instagram.com/empress_band
http://www.empressqc.bandcamp.com
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