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0 Rockshots Records – HELLFOX Unveils Music Video “Atlas” Off New Album “The Spectrum of Human Gravity” Out June 2025

  • May 28, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Hellfox (Rockshots Records) · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 28, 2025

HELLFOX Unveils Music Video “Atlas”

New Album “The Spectrum of Human Gravity” Out June 2025 via Rockshots Records

Following the haunting release of “Seaweed Braids,” Italian all-female melodic death metal band Hellfox returns with a powerful new chapter: “Atlas,” the second single from their upcoming album “The Spectrum Of Human Gravity,” due out via Rockshots Records.

Combining heavy melodic death metal foundations with modern textures and acidic synths, “Atlas” is a crushing and introspective anthem. Lyrically, the song draws on the myth of the Titan condemned to bear the weight of the sky — a metaphor for the emotional burdens we carry and the silent expectations imposed by society. “We have no control over what happens around us,” the band explains, “but letting go of that weight may be the most liberating act of all.”

Hellfox’s music thrives on contrast: dual female vocals (melodic and growled), distorted layers, and atmospheric electronics merge into an emotional and immersive sound. With influences ranging from Amorphis and In Flames to Dark Tranquillity, the band has forged a distinctive identity that breaks away from traditional tropes, embracing vulnerability, rage, beauty, and discomfort in equal measure.

“The Spectrum of Human Gravity” is a conceptual journey into the depths of the human psyche. It explores difficult yet universal emotions—loneliness, self-doubt, alienation—through allegorical storytelling and striking visual metaphors. Each song gives voice to a different “face of the self,” capturing the chaos and coherence that define our inner worlds.

With “Atlas“, Hellfox once again demonstrates their ability to balance emotional weight with sonic power, delivering a track that is as crushing as it is cathartic.

Visually intense and emotionally charged, the video captures the psychological depth and inner conflict that define the song. With a dark and cinematic aesthetic, it mirrors the suffocating stillness of insomnia and the emotional weight we often carry in silence.

“We wanted the visuals to reflect that moment when everything feels heavy — and yet something inside pushes to break free,” the band explains.

The video reinforces Hellfox’s core message: embracing vulnerability without fear and finding power in the act of letting go.

Watch the official video for “Atlas“: https://youtu.be/qJYCHriZ5sk

Digital – https://lnk.to/3WfvHe​

Due out June 6th, 2025, album pre-orders are now available at the following link: https://bit.ly/3EsNGWd​

First Single – “Seaweed Braids”
​LISTEN: http://lnk.to/VWMn1P​
​VIDEO: https://youtu.be/IVGYAixzUOU​
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To celebrate the release of “The Spectrum of Human Gravity,” HELLFOX will perform a series of live shows. The first two dates have already been announced, and many more are on the way. Stay tuned for a full tour schedule that will soon be revealed!
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06/06/2025 Release Party at Dedolor Music Headquarter, Rovellasca (Co), Italy
07/06/2025 with Folkstone and Vallorch at Tatoo Nerd Fest / Fiera di Parma, Italy
07/07/2025 with Broken By The Scream at the Legend Club, Mila,n Italy
18/07/2025 with Genus Ordinis Dei at Have A Drink On Me Day 5 Fest, Brembate di Sopra (Bg), Italy
06/09/2025 Alchemica Music Club / Bologna, Italy
28/09/2025 Druso / Ranica (Bg), Italy
17/01/2026 Arci Tom / Mantova, Italy

TRACK LISTING:​
1. Nautilus – Seaweed Braids
2. Empty
3. Water On The Ceiling
4. Pareidolia
5. Atlas
6. Six Times Lighter
7. The Centipede
8. The Warrior, The Child, The Healer
9. Voices
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​Hellfox Line Up:​
Greta Hammonia Antico: vocals
Priscilla Poe Foresti: bass and vocals
Gloria Naflekt Kaps: guitars
Federica Fedi Piscopo: drums
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​CREDITS:​
Recorded at Eden Studio by Alessio Lucatti
Mixed and Mastered by Domination Studio by Simone Mularoni.
Cover art by Eva Marabotti.

ABOUT:

HELLFOX is an ALL FEMALE alternative metal (alt-metal) band with melodic death tendencies. Despite the four completely different musical backgrounds, we share a common inspiration to Amorphis, In Flames, Dark Tranquillity as far as composition is concerned, while for the choice of sounds we intended to move away from the Symphonic, recognizably feminine scenario to include acid and distorted synths so that we could create modern atmospheres that more closely met our tastes and better married the pop timbre of the melodic vocals. The dualism of HELLFOX is not meant to be understood on a conflicting level, it is instead the result of different voices within the human soul, different faces if you will, that mingle and generate the person itself, in its entirety, that although they seem to struggle, they coexist and create harmony and balance. We don’t use masks to conform to a mass, nor do we want to stand out at all costs, we just want to be ourselves in a society where normality is only a surface, the abyss instead is made up of so many facets of personality, both for the group and especially for the individual human being. Ours is a message within everyone’s reach, in which one can recognize oneself: that little voice in the head that either draws you in or drives you away… Because for us, nothing is normal, nothing is different.

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

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0 WOODHAWK Announce Performance At LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FEST w/ REVOCATION, FIRST FRAGMENT and more! + New Album “Love Finds A Way” Out June 2025

  • May 27, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Woodhawk

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 27, 2025

WOODHAWK Announce Performance At LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FEST w/ REVOCATION, FIRST FRAGMENT and more!

+ New Album “Love Finds A Way” Out June 6th, 2025

L to R: Kevin Nelson (Drums), Turner Midzain (Vocals/ Guitar), Mike Badmington (Bass/ Vocals)

Portrait by Mark Kowalchuk

Calgary, Canada’s fuzz rock trio Woodhawk announces they are performing on August 3rd, day three of this year’s LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL in Drumheller, AB alongside Revocation, Cyborg Octopus, Beguiler, Thirteen Goats, Famous Strangers, and more! Full details on LAH can be found at www.loudashell.ca.

“We are stoked to be playing Loud as Hell this year. And the same day as Revocation, no less! Such an awesome festival in Drumheller, and we are looking forward to bringing a nice afternoon rock n’ roll set to the festival,” adds the band.

Woodhawk is playing in support of their third studio album, “Love Finds A Way”, and their first full-length release in six years, following 2019’s “Violent Nature”. Woodhawk‘s distinctive fusion of classic hard rock and modern stoner metal continues to captivate audiences and earn them a devoted fan base who enjoy Black Sabbath, The Sword, Priestess, and Red Fang.

“Love Finds A Way is a journey through the last couple of years. All of us went through some hard times, and to no surprise, the pandemic wasn’t much better! We weren’t sure if we would continue being a band or not. But we prevailed and are stronger than ever. It’s about love and friendship. And getting through things together. Checking in on your loved ones and friends,” says the band.

Woodhawk has shared two singles, “Relapser” and “Strangers Ever After,” to build momentum for the June 6th release of “Love Finds A Way”, via Grand Hand Records. “Strangers Ever After” showcases the band’s signature blend of classic hard rock sensibilities and modern stoner metal influences, delivering the infectious grooves and memorable hooks that have earned them a devoted following since their formation in 2014. “Relapser” is an explosive track that showcases the band’s evolution while staying true to their foundations in heavy, riff-driven rock. It’s got the heaviness their fans expect, but with the emotional honesty that’s become increasingly important in their songwriting. This song especially captures that journey of struggling, falling back into old patterns, but ultimately fighting to move forward.

Listen to the singles at the following links:

“Relapser”:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/30HZOF1hRlk

​Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3RQO83S​

“Strangers Ever After”:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/zCYCia-rPFo​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4jmbEkW​

Album pre-order: https://woodhawk.bandcamp.com

Show Dates:​
June 13 – Edmonton, AB – The Buckingham (Album Release Show) – info​
June 14 – Calgary, AB – The Palomino (Album Release Show) – info​
Aug 3 – Drumheller, AB – Loud As Hell Open Air​ – info

Track Listing:​
1. Grave Shaker – 4:41
2. Strangers Ever After – 4:24
3. Truth Be Told – 7:21
4. White Crosses – 6:10
5. The Unholy Hand – 5:21
6. No Place For Hate – 5:18
7. Love Finds a Way – 6:16
8. Relapser – 4:52
9. Killing Time – 8:37

Woodhawk is:
Turner Midzain – Guitar & Vocals
Mike Badmington – Bass & Vocals
Kevin Nelson – Drums

More info:​
​https://www.woodhawkriffs.com​
​https://www.instagram.com/woodhawkriffs​
​https://www.facebook.com/woodhawkriffs​

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“Their brand of this style sounds far more refreshing and has a modern rock ‘n roll kind of aura to go along, slightly ringing in signs of alternative influence. The end result is as if Black Sabbath and Thin Lizzy had a child born in the age of Chevelle. With that said, this is immaculate. ” – Indy Metal Vault (Violent Nature – 2019)​
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​“this is really the kind of rock that fans of classic U.K. metal in the ’70s will be instantly taken with. Sounds really good turned-up really loud, which is always a good test.” – Vancouver Sun (Violent Nature – 2019)​
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​“Violent Nature kicks off with the slithering riffs of “Snake in the Grass,” which comes crawling up slowly before striking with a venomous fuzz-riffy attack, and a soaring, fist-raising chorus. “Weightless Light” gets my head nodding right away with a solid stoner rock riff, while giving off a pretty decent Monster Truck vibe in the chorus – I can see why they made it the pre-release single.” – Hellbound (Violent Nature – 2019)​
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​“This is what music is about. When you put yourself out there, you connect with others on a deeper level and that’s always a win.” – The Music Below (Violent Nature – 2019)​
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​“Violent Nature surpasses their debut and then some; the Rocky Mountain trio have harnessed the best of the past, given it a fresh coat of paint, made me smile and just enjoy rock and roll in its purest form…” – The Sleeping Shaman (Violent Nature – 2019)​
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​“going by the lead single “Weightless Light” it seems like whatever they’re making the songs about, Woodhawk still bring the same sense of songcraft to their material, which is always good to know.” – The Obelisk (Violent Nature – 2019)

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0 Reminder – Vancouver – May 31st – WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA 2025 National Final w/ KILLOTINE, SOULTHIEF, BEYOND SUFFERING, YEGG – One Band To Rule Them All & Play Wacken Open Air

  • May 27, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 27, 2025

Reminder – Vancouver – May 31st – WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA 2025 National Final

w/ KILLOTINE (Ontario), SOULTHIEF (Eastern Canada), BEYOND SUFFERING (Alberta), YEGG (BC)

– One Band To Rule Them All & Play Wacken Open Air –

WMBC 2025 Final Spotify Playlist – https://spoti.fi/3Z55AFy

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There can only be one! Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2025 national final will be held on Saturday, May 31st in Vancouver, BC, at the Rickshaw Theatre where one unsigned Canadian band will be crowned champion and perform at one of the world’s most prestigious and largest already sold-out metal festivals Wacken Open Air (July 30th – August 2nd) (Attendance of over 80,000 people in Wacken, Germany for over 30 years).

After multiple battles across the country that began in January of this year, the final four Canadian bands will bring their onslaught of metal and be judged by a panel of music industry judges that include BRITTNEY SLAYES (Unleash The Archers), CLAINE GORGOTH LAMB (The Hallowed Catharsis, Misyrion), JJ TARTAGLIA (Canadian Organizer of Wacken Metal Battle Canada), JJ CAITHCART (Founder of SCRAPE Records and Host of Different Stages Radio), KRIS SCHULZ (Founder of Empower Through Music and Owner of Horizon School of Music), ABELARDO MAYORAL (Founder, Owner, and Operator of The Invisible Orange and OrangeTickets), STAN SCHINNERS (Owner of Broken Neck Radio), CHRIS GONDA (V13.net), JUSTIN DOBBIN (Owner and President of Main Stage Rehearsal Studios). Door Time at 6 pm PST. Tickets available at https://orangetickets.ca/detalles_evento.php?id_evento=1914​

“Once again, we are at our Finals for the Metal Battle, and it’s a very special one this year, as we host them in Vancouver for the first time! What a testament to Canadian talent we have, showcasing some of the top metal acts from across our great country, all leading to this final showdown in VanCity. Stoked to make the trek to attend and can’t wait to see who our champions bound for Wacken Open Air will be,” comments WMBC national organizer JJ Tartaglia.

British Columbia WMBC promoter Abelardo Mayoral adds:

“There has been a lot of excitement about the Metal Battle Canada taking place in Vancouver throughout the different elimination rounds. The response and attendance to each round have been outstanding. I know Vancouver is ready to welcome bands and fans from all over the country, and of course, to showcase the talent, strength, and unity that the metal scene in all of BC has.”

Winning their territorial battles respectively, the final four are the following:

Hamilton, ON’s KILLOTINE is the hammer that falls without warning—relentless, unforgiving, and all-consuming. Their riffs shred through the air like jagged steel, solos burn with a fury that can’t be tamed, and blasts hit like an explosion in your chest. They don’t care about trends or softening the blow. Every note is a direct attack, every show a brutal assault. Headbanging is inevitable, the adrenaline is relentless, and the chaos is total. This is metal in its rawest, most savage form. With their “take everything, leave only metal” mentality, Killotine isn’t here to play nice. They deliver exactly what the maniacs demand—pure, unfiltered aggression. No filler, no fake. Just a full-throttle, all-out assault that doesn’t let up, leaving you wrecked and addicted to the chaos. KILLOTINE IS COMING. STAY OUT OF THE WAY OR GET DESTROYED.

Video – Epic Live Set at the Whiskey Pit: Killotine Shreds Like Never Before! – https://youtu.be/AkuL8nbk8XE​

​https://linktr.ee/killotinemetal​

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Ottawa, ON’s SOULTHIEF is a crossover band known for their powerful and fun sound that combines elements of melodic hardcore, thrash metal, beatdown, slam, and punk. Formed in early 2021, the band has garnered a reputation for its intense live performances and dynamic songwriting.

Their discography includes several notable releases, with their albums “Citadel” and “The Bad Kind of Wet” receiving praise for their energy and musical depth. Tracks like “You Could be my Gwen Stacy” and “Rupture” are often highlighted as fan favorites, showcasing the band’s ability to craft memorable hooks and crowd-engaging lyrics.

Soulthief has built a loyal following through their extensive touring and energetic live shows. They have performed at various venues and festivals, earning a reputation for delivering high-impact performances that resonate with audiences. Playing with bands like Stick to Your Guns, Within Destruction, MadBall, Get the Shot, Left to Suffer, Guilt Trip, Sworn Enemy, Hoods, Vctms, Teeth, and many more

Soulthief has continued to evolve and push the boundaries of their craft. Their dedication to their musical performance and their passionate fanbase have cemented their place in any music scene they show up in.

Music Video – You Could Be My Gwen Stacy – https://youtu.be/eRnfHx-FvGY​

​https://www.soulthief.ca​

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Calgary, AB’s BEYOND SUFFERING is a five-piece melodic metal band with roots in thrash and metalcore. With founding member and lead guitarist Rob Vargo, they blend intense riffs and rhythmic complexities of deathcore with melodic hooks and emotional depth of hardcore. Their recent pre-release demo, “Buddha,” is a great buildup to the upcoming “Darkness” and subsequent response “Light” EPs later this year.

Song Stream – Buddha (Demo) – https://youtu.be/Menz1YSu_pI​

​https://www.facebook.com/BeyondSuffering​

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Nanaimo, BC’s old school death metal YEGG is a band that stays true to their roots. Drawing inspiration from iconic bands like Death, Obituary, Morbid Angel, and Cannibal Corpse, YEGG delivers a relentless assault of pure, unadulterated old school Death Metal. Their live shows are a sight to behold with intense energy and a ferocious wall of pure aggression that will.

Song Stream – Offal Offering – https://youtu.be/7s0WVh-JXd4​

​https://linktr.ee/yeggmetal​

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WACKEN METAL BATTLE 2025: CANADA FINAL

Event Info – https://www.facebook.com/events/2015740435614140​
Sat, May 31, 2025 – 6:00 PM PST
Rickshaw Theatre
254 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P1

About:

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance to win their spot among 30 other countries’ champions, and represent Canada in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air. The battles have been hosted at the festival for over a decade giving independent bands the opportunity to showcase their talents to an international audience, along with the chance to win multiple prizes.

How it works:
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Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter, where one band will move forward to the Canadian national final (date and city to be determined). The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the Wacken Open Air 2025 and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle. All battle rounds are judged by respected local music industry representatives.

Rules for participation: https://www.metal-battle.com/rules/​

Links:​
​Metal-Battle.com​​
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Facebook.com/WMBCanada.official​
​Twitter.com/MetalBattleCan​
​Instagram.com/MetalBattleCanada.Official​

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Rocknroam.ca
Vox & Hops Podcast
The Metal Voice
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Promoter Partners:​
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0 CHÜZO Shares Ontario Aggro-Tour 2025 Documentary In Support of EP “M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)”

  • May 23, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · CHUZO · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 23, 2025

CHÜZO Shares Ontario Aggro-Tour 2025 Documentary In Support of EP “M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)”

Produced by Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope)

L to R: Alex S (Bass), Cristian S (Guitars/Vocals), Mischa M (Vocals), Carlos G (Drums)

Photo Credit @stutteringuzii (Instagram)

Grinding the road over the past few months across Eastern Canada, Montreal’s aggro-metal CHÜZO is sharing with fans a three-part video mini-documentary of their adventures during their 2025 ONTARIO AGGRO TOUR in support of their EP “M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)” released this past November and produced with Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope, Uplift Recording Studio).

Capturing the behind-the-scenes and live performances in Oshawa, Toronto, and Hamilton, the videos were taken by CHÜZO drummer Carlos Gutierrez.

“This was an amazing little tour! We would like to thank Karina at Neurotic Entertainment and everyone involved in all three shows. We went, we conquered; and we take a bow to all of you who came to our shows, gave us your support, and purchased some of our merch, to those who moshed, and to those who gave your support to all the bands and your support for original live music. We trudged through the Maximum Threshold of touring, coming out the other side with minimum decay upon our bodies, minds, and souls. We enriched our inner selves with amazing experiences, meeting new people, and laying down the Aggro in three amazing cities in Ontario, Canada. An unforgettable experience all around, thanks once again to everyone involved; until we ride and meet again; Stay Aggro!” adds the band.

CHÜZO – ONTARIO AGGRO TOUR 2025 – “Maximum Indigestion, Minimum Decay”

Part I (Oshawa) – https://youtu.be/QIBDXP-wGMA

​Part 2 (Toronto) – https://youtu.be/bsY1cQgtSgo

​Part 3 (Hamilton) – https://youtu.be/Po1EynZk87U

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CHÜZO‘s new EP “M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)” is a three-track record that marks the next chapter and a true representation of what the quartet’s sound is meant to be.

“This new EP was to showcase our new lineup with our newest songs that are truly representative of our musical style, a style that we proudly call ‘Aggro-Metal.’ Very aggressive metal songs that have relatable themes that anyone can listen to and understand. This EP is our audio shotgun blast to the world to pay attention to and to mosh intensively during our live sets,” adds guitarist Cristian S.

CHÜZO‘s new lineup features the ensnaring vocals of Taiwanese Brazilian transplant Mischa M joining local first-generation Chilean Canadian and mastermind Cristian S. along with Carlos G from Venezuela and Alex S from Russia who all have found Montreal, Canada to be their home-to-breed their blender of grindcore, Swedish death metal, thrash, and hardcore punk to transform a sub-genre dubbed ‘Aggro Metal’.

The EP’s lyrics are driven by self-reflection and daily struggles. The inspiration for writing comes from life experiences and trying to live past them, especially the traumatic ones. Using all the bad energy from bad experiences to create something positive for yourself and the world. This EP speaks of vengeance and the bad side of dedicating your life to achieving your desired revenge, despite your own life and sanity. Brutal Social Justice.

For fans of Sepultura (Cavalera Bros era 84-96), At the Gates, Napalm Death, Slipknot, and Fuck the Facts, “M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)” was released on November 15, 2024.

EP Stream links are below:

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

Digital (Spotify) – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chzo/mtmd

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Music Video – “Brand New Cell” – https://youtu.be/CPvB0BhDxbQ

Music Video – “Bruised and Broken” – https://youtu.be/0mVkPAsgN3k​

Lyric Video – “Brutalator” – https://youtu.be/F9JUMbKcWzs​

More Info: Instagram.com/chuzo.band | Facebook.com/chuzo.band​

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Canadian College Radio Loud Charts – December 2024 – top 20 loud #20 – CHÜZO – M.T.M.D.

“‘A Brazilian vocalist, a Chilean guitarist, a Russian bassist and a Venezuelan drummer walk into a Montreal metal bar’ might sound like the beginning of a borderline funny joke, but it, in a roundabout way, speaks to the christening of thrash, punk, death-beat quartet CHÜZO. The band’s latest EP — M.T.M.D.(Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay) — is the latest in a long line of releases since forming in 2020 and sees the light of day today. The band has a lot to say about their latest endeavour, but fans of old Sepultura, Napalm Death, At the Gates and Fuck the Facts should find something of interest ” – Decibel Magazine

““Bruised and Broken” is definitely a rager. Mischa and Christian belt out the words in a tandem of furious screams and monstrous roars. Behind them, the song discharges high-speed percussive obliteration and punk beats, a violent churn of high-grit riffage, and bowel-loosening bass-quakes. The band also work in mean-eyed slashing chugs, a brutalizing breakdown that seems to get more thuggish but no less head-hooking as the seconds pass, an explosion of boiling and battering grindcore mayhem, and another hardcore beatdown that’s probably a sure-fire mosh trigger in a live show — with Mischa‘s screaming voice still coming for your throat with no-holds-barred intensity. Just this one song proves that for Chüzo the label “Aggro Metal” isn’t false advertising. It’s a gut-slugging, bone-smashing, vocally blistering, and viciously eviscerating outburst, and it also proves to be a pretty addictive piece of rage-fueled catharsis too. Speaking of live shows, the video gives a good sense of what the band’s live sets are about, and a good sense of how much fun they had beating the shit out of things in that rage cage.” – No Clean Singing

“After years of shifting lineups and stylistic tug-of-war, the Montreal-based quartet found the right chemistry with their “Mark III” formation. CHÜZO’s latest EP M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay) is the first real statement from this version of the band. It’s sharp, pissed-off, and personal.” – IDIOTEQ

“The band has just released M.T.M.D., an acronym that stands for Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay, to testify how high the group’s ambitions are. The perspective could at first glance be assimilated to that of the variegated groove metal universe, but on closer inspection there is much more in the folds of the individual songs, characterized by the desire to release vital energy and give voice to impulses, emotions, feelings. The sound matrix is brutal, at times unstoppable, and characterized by the fierce performance of the gritty Mischa Mai microphones: combining power, imagination and a pinch of healthy madness the quartet gave full demonstration of their qualities.” – Rock Hard Italy
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“M.T.M.D is a crucial chapter in Chüzo’s evolution, showcasing a lineup that’s finally found its voice. Their journey is a testament to the transformative power of music and the ability to channel personal struggles into a collective outcry for justice.” – Amplify The Noise
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“It might be something of a cliché but it remains true; this isn’t simply an EP. It’s a promo for helping Chüzo find a major label for a debut full length… [8/10]” – Metal Noise
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“CHÜZO have achieved several things on “MTMD (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)” that other bands dream of for an entire career. On the one hand, the clever balancing act is impressive between old school credibility and new school influences. A factor that plays a striking role in the overall absolutely high-class work is that Canadians walk in a straightforward and focused manner in the ear. The three songs on the EP entitled “MTMD” are fast-paced in nature, mill into the ear canals at massive speed and –’s most important aspect – remains there… The EP is catchy, intense and yet has matured, multi-layered and serious Half-life to be equipped. Conclusion: Check in, buy, leave, killer!” – Metal Division Magazine
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​“Their common points: knowing how to intelligently mix the best of grindcore mixed with Swedish death, with a touch of hardcore thrash from a punk perspective. Chüzo calls his music, « Aggro Metal ». The theme of their songs, telling their life experiences, shouting their anger at the traumas experienced. The kind of text that allows you to let off steam and make yourself understood even if you have gaps in English. Chüzo is a sort of best of aggressive metal music with this vengeful punk attitude: Chüzo would be a disciple of Napalm Death. Damn their music is good to hear. For fans of Sepultura and the Cavalera brothers, Chüzo is for you, Cristian S. sings with the same kind of vocal intonation as Max C. For Christmas, I would like Chüzo to tour the old continent within the next 2 years. If I had the means, I would participate financially in their future tour. There are small (et larger) concert halls waiting for you. The day we can do a concert at the Kjbi, Chuzo is automatically on the bill” – Margoth PDF Webzine

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0 New York’s ARC Takes A “Dark Road” In New Lyric Video Off EP “Awaken The Machine”

  • May 23, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · ARC · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 23, 2025

New York’s ARC Takes A “Dark Road” In New Lyric Video Off EP “Awaken The Machine”

Seamlessly fusing the brutality and melody of extreme metal with retro-futuristic synth-wave electronica to create an all-out assault on the senses, New York’s ARC, riding the release of their latest EP, “Awaken The Machine,” is sharing their next lyric video, “Dark Road,” which tells an exaggerated story of overcoming insecurities.

Watch and listen to “Dark Road” at https://youtu.be/m5IslgXbxos

ARC is currently in the works on new music and upcoming show dates to follow their two recent support tour dates with Visions of Atlantis at the end of April in Mechanicsburg, PA, and Brooklyn, NY. Their frenetic live shows are meticulously planned with choreography, custom costumes, specialized stage lighting, props, synchronized on-screen visuals, and the band’s relentless energy in a performance experience that must be witnessed to be believed. Check out their tour recap video at https://youtube.com/shorts/tc4Oi8STM4o

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Ambiguously mysterious, ARC is energy and machines. They are human interpretations are on stage playing the music, however, ARC is all around us. Information being transmitted from.. Somewhere in parts of your brain, you didn’t know you had.

Founded on visionary Sonny Angell’s ambition to create a performance-based band with boundary-pushing music, ARC has rapidly established itself as one of the most innovative acts in modern metal. The band’s philosophy, ‘ARC EVOLVES,’ drives their constant reinvention and elevation of their sound and stage presence. Their latest EP, “Awaken The Machine,” released in November 2023, is based on the mind and how a human can process experiences. Some songs explain occurrences of the deep psyche, id, ego, and superego reactions.

Recommended for fans of Rammstein, Dark Tranquility, Dance with the Dead, Children of Bodom, and Scar Symmetry, “Awaken The Machine” is available at the following links:

Bandcamp – https://arc-evolves.bandcamp.com

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4jmK1bb​

Lyric Video – “Ghost Lights” – https://youtu.be/ImcuPCKPLK4​

Lyric Video – “Magnitudes” – https://youtu.be/2bKnil2vlFw​

Track Listing:​
1 – Dark Road – (3:44)
2 – Ghost Lights – (4:22)
3 – Magnitudes – (4:08)
4 – Shadow Life – (5:55)
5 – Kingdom for my Corpse – (4:25)
6 – The Deep End – (3:43)
Album Length: 26:19

More info: https://linktr.ee/arcmetalnyc​

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0 Out Now! (Self-Made Records/Earache Distro) MARBLE GHOSTS’ New EP “The Greatest Divide” + Music Video “Trafficked (The Devil Inside)”

  • May 23, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Marble Ghosts · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 23, 2025

Out Now! MARBLE GHOSTS’ New EP “The Greatest Divide” + Music Video “Trafficked (The Devil Inside)”

L-R – Adam Hansen (Guitar), Dylan Gunnell (Vocals), Paulo Ferraz (Bass), Jer Renaud (Drums)

Photographer Credit – Lisa Thompson (Dark Moon Productions)

Ottawa, Canada’s Marble Ghosts’ sophomore EP “The Greatest Divide” is now available as of May 23rd, 2025, via Self-Made Records L.L.C. with digital distro from Earache Records.

The band is a boundary-pushing ensemble known for its distinctive blend of metal, grunge, and punk influences. Emerging in 2023 onto the Canadian music scene with a distinctive sound and a fierce commitment to challenging societal norms, Marble Ghosts is a band with a message.

Their second EP, “The Greatest Divide,” is inspired by our reality, from the ultra-rich and the shrinking middle class to widening gaps in political and religious ideologies that are beginning to challenge and even erode fundamental human rights. Similar to their first EP, these next five songs in their catalog highlight their diverse influences and styles and seek to lift the marginalized through powerful messaging.

With this release, the band asks, “Are you ready to cross the greatest divide?” It is the type of divide that has splintered friendships and even families, where viewpoints differ so greatly, that we can see one another as enemies- traitors. While this seems bleak, some of the stories told through the lyrics are inspired by people who have crossed the greatest divide. But this wasn’t without hardship, as it was often the threat of losing their loved ones, their mental health, and even their own identity that forced the change.

For the EP’s release day, Marble Ghosts is sharing their new music video for their track “Trafficked (The Devil Inside)”. Featuring one of the band’s signature earworm guitar riffs and as close to a pop chorus as the band will likely ever get, Trafficked’ would be radio-friendly except for the disturbing and dark lyrics.

The song addresses a very serious topic, human trafficking in Canada, a growing problem with no part of the country untouched by this horrendous crime. The majority of the victims are young women between the ages of 18 and 25, but some can be as young as twelve years old. It is a crisis in indigenous communities, who make up 50% of all human trafficking victims in Canada.

The band comments:

“The lyrics and pieces were brought by Paul, our bassist. He wanted to write a song that flowed musically in the same way as “Alone” from our first EP. The song is inspired by human behaviour and how inherently cruel and sadistic our species can be. It’s basically a story about how our worst fears can come true- a child disappears and is never found.

In reality, some of these missing children are circulated in human trafficking rings, and they are subjected to the most horrific conditions. The song details the plight of one of these children, capturing how the child is being broken physically and emotionally, but at the same time, there is a singular voice in the night, asking for the child to have courage and show strength, that there will be someone to bring them home. The great divide for most is to simply acknowledge that this shadowy problem exists. The song aims to create awareness to fight this vile practice that is quickly becoming a global pandemic.”

Watch and listen to the music video for “Trafficked (The Devil Inside)” at https://youtu.be/bkI_YAkWPpg

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Recommended for fans of Breaking Benjamin, Shinedown, Saint Asonia, and Three Days Grace, Marble Ghosts’ sophomore EP “The Greatest Divide” is available at the following links:

Digital pre-save (all platforms) https://earache.lnk.to/TheGreatestDivide​

Vinyl – https://kunaki.com/vinylRecord.ASP?ProductId=px00i1dshl​

CD – https://kunaki.com/Sales.asp?PID=PX00F6J7AV&PP=1​

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

Music Video – “Eat The Rich” – https://youtu.be/pfka0QU68ug

​Spotify – https://spoti.fi/40D2I4h

Album Artwork by:​
Marble Ghosts font: Crossfade Productions
EP cover art: Edith Fluet

Track Listing:​
1. Distance Between (3:38)
2. Eat the Rich (4:16)
3. Trafficked (The Devil Inside) (4:19)
4. Gloom (4:24)
5. Osmium (4:48)
EP Length: 21:26
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​Band Line Up (EP)​
Dylan Gunnell – Lead Vocals and Lyrics
Adam Hansen – Guitar
Paul R. Champagne – Bass
Jer Renaud – Drums
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​Band Line Up (Live)​
Dylan Gunnell – Lead Vocals
Adam Hansen – Guitar and Backing Vocals
Paulo Ferraz – Bass
Jer Renaud – Drums

More info: Facebook.com/marbleghosts | Instagram.com/marbleghostsofficial​

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“Their sound is a unique blend of soft underscoring elements and heavy riffs.” – Decibel Magazine
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“We are living in pretty divided times and this is explicitly displayed right from the get-go with the single “Distance Between” A strong opening, it is heavy, furious, and sets the mood for the rest of the record. An intense album you can listen to over and over and still find cathartic release of angst, anger and outreach. This is a solid brand of high-octane alternative rock mixed with an old school metal vibe. 8/10” – Metal Temple
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“Marble Ghosts’ latest single, “Distance Between,” is a relentless blast of punk-metal energy that sets the tone for their upcoming EP, The Greatest Divide (April 4th). The track showcases the band’s unique ability to fuse aggression and melody into a seamless and high-octane performance. From its rapid-fire verses to its towering choruses, “Distance Between” never loses its intensity. The song’s razor-sharp guitars anchor the chaos and deliver not one but two blistering solos that elevate the track’s raw power. Meanwhile, the desperate screams layered over the final crescendo inject a tangible urgency that drives home the song’s message about the fractures in modern society. The song’s technical precision and anthemic qualities plus the band’s punk edge keeps the energy raw and unfiltered, evoking a battle cry to confront the growing divides in the world around us. “Distance Between” and Marble Ghosts prove they’re not just pushing genre boundaries. They’re demolishing them.” – Amplify The Noise

“We have been patiently waiting for a new cut from heavy masters’ Marble Ghosts and they have delivered. The new single “Distance Between” lands today and it’s a special one. The first single to be released from their forthcoming album “The Greatest Divide” (April 4th), “Distance Between” accomplishes what every band hopes to…a monumental track that separates itself from everything else. Driving riffs, top tier vocals, a punchy rhythm section and of course solo breaks that just take flight – Marble Ghosts are back and we’re thrilled they exceeded our ridiculously unfair expectations! Catch it on your Home for the Best New Rock… W-J-O-EEEE” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll​
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​“get these guys in your ear holes” – Rock-N-Review​
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​“When a band is said to be for fans of Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace, this puts a lot of pressure on that band to live up to expectations, especially those of lifelong fan of all of those acts. However, Canadian’s Marble Ghosts have produced quite an exciting debut EP that’s made up of a mix of metal genres from metalcore and grunge to death metal. ‘Lie To Me’ has a heavy bass line intro before thick guitar riffs join in. This intensity is matched by the vocals, which seem to be drenched in emotion and this is what makes it a real must listen on the EP. Whilst the lyrics themselves don’t vary much, they don’t need to, because it feels like this track is about putting across a certain atmosphere rather than writing an epic tale. The band do delve into the political in ‘False Heroes’, where they question outdated thinking with such lines as “boys will be boys, all the while accompanied by an unsettling melody in a minor key. They use their own country’s history to influence this song, which the EP artwork and the band’s name are all linking together. 8/10” Powerplay Magazine UK

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0 Calgary’s LOVER Announces Performance at Armstrong Metal Fest 2025 + Limited Edition Cassette For EP “Fatal Attraction” Out June 2025

  • May 22, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Lover · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 22, 2025

Calgary’s LOVER Announces Performance at Armstrong Metal Fest 2025

+ Limited Edition Cassette For EP “Fatal Attraction” Out June 2025

L- R – Aidan Desmarais – Lead vocals, Guitars – Chris LoNigro – Guitars – Hunter Raymond – Drums, Vocals – Jacob Chase – Bass

Photo Credit: Hunter Raymond (self-timer)

High intensity, no filler rockers, Calgary’s LOVER announces they will be performing at this year’s Armstrong Metal Fest (July 11/12), one of Canada’s loudest mountain moshpits nestled in the beautiful backdrop of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley.

The band is playing in support of their latest EP “Fatal Attraction”, which the thrashback metallers will be releasing on limited edition cassette on June 20th, 2025. “Fatal Attraction” is fast, it’s real, and it’s meant to kick you in the face! Even though the EP is only two tracks, this is a sampler of more to come. The opening title track is an energetic rush of sound that captures the ups and downs of being overwhelmed by desire. The lyrics feed this feeling by talking about lust and substance abuse. Track 2. “Bad Love” lyrically is a tough and mean reality check. It’s based on a true story of love gone wrong. It has aggressive riffs, mean solos, and is meant to capture the strain of a mind in love and turmoil.

“For real though, we used our real-life experiences of love, hardship, and lust to tell a story, and it just happens to be set to the tune of high-energy rock n roll,” adds the band.

Recommended for fans of Scorpions, Riot City, Wasp, Judas Priest, Van Halen, and Thin Lizzy, listen to “Fatal Attraction” at the following links:

Digital Stream and cassette pre-order – https://loverrockofficial.bandcamp.com/album/fatal-attraction​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/43tjRNP

Live Video – LOVER – On The Road (LIVE – 07/26/24) – https://youtu.be/H0mxjJvnsu0

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Track Listing:​
1- Fatal Attraction – 4:46
2- Bad Love – 5:45

EP and Live Lineup:​
Aidan Desmarais – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Hunter Raymond – Drums, Vocals
Jacob Chase – Bass
Christopher LoNigro – Guitar

Show Dates:​
July 11/12 – Hassen Arena – Armstrong Metal Fest – Armstrong, BC – https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/​

More info: Facebook.com/loverrockofficial | Instagram.com/loverrockofficial​

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“The next EP that I am mentioning, this is probably one of my all-time favorite bands right now. The band is called Lover and they are from Calgary, and the EP is called Fatal Attraction, that is my number one EP of this year, these two songs are absolutely heavy rock and roll slingers, and you’ve got to check that out.” – Banger TV – Connor Babin – Top EP of 2024​

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

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

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Montreal, QC – May 22, 2025

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

+ New Music Video “If You Loved Me”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The trio adds about the singles:

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

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

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

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

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

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3H6cUe1

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

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

Album Artwork by Eden Wormwood

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

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

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

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

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

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Montreal, QC – May 22, 2025

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

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

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

Photo Credit – Megan Rose // Instagram @mrosedesigner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

More info:

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

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

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

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

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Montreal, QC – May 21, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

CD – https://thunderor.bigcartel.com​

​Spotify

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

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

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

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

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

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