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0 SVNTH Unveils Its Blackgaze “Perfume” From New Album “Pink Noise Youth” Out April 2025

  • February 27, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · SVNTH

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Montreal, QC – February 27, 2025

SVNTH Unveils Its Scent of Blackgaze “Perfume” From New Album “Pink Noise Youth” Out April 2025

L – R – Jacopo Fagiolo – Guitars, Alessandro Canzoneri – Drums, Rodolfo Ciuffo – Bass, Vocals, Sitar, Valerio Primo – Samples, Percussion, Alessandro De Falco – Guitars

Photo Credit – Arianna Savo

Italian experimental metal outfit SVNTH will be coronating their new album “Pink Noise Youth” on These Hands Melt Records this coming April 2025. Unveiling their first single “Cinnamon Moon” this past January, the quintet in offering its next scent of blackgaze with “Perfume”. The track is carried by catchy and emotional guitar melodies with captivating singing, classic song structure and lyrics about nostalgia and moments that will never come back. It mixes elements of alternative rock and post-metal for a sound reminiscent of Alcest, Nothing and Smashing Pumpkins.

Listen to “Perfume” via its premiere on Bravewords HERE.

Single Artwork for “Perfume”

“Pink Noise Youth” is SVNTH‘s fourth studio album to follow their 2020 “Spring in Blue”. This new full-length demonstrates SVNTH‘s continued evolution, deliberately transcending genre boundaries by combining elements of hardcore, metal, shoegaze, and post-rock with unexpected instrumental choices. The album promises to take listeners on a cohesive journey through its carefully crafted track sequence, maintaining the band’s tradition of creating conceptually unified works.

“This album is also full of new things, starting from a consistent line-up change of more than half of the band, the introduction of many new instruments such as electric Indian sitar, clean singing, classical and 12 strings guitars and in addition songwriting goes back to a more traditional song in opposition to the more suite-like approach of the previous album. People will surely welcome it with curiosity.” adds the band.

The music of SVNTH has always been aiming to give the listener emotional vibes. This record in particular is conceptually based on exploring late youth emotions and the music is created for reflecting such instability.

Recommended for fans of Deafheaven, Alcest, and Agalloch, “Pink Noise Youth” is due out on April 18, 2025, on Vinyl, CD, and Digital via These Hands Melt Records and is available for pre-order / pre-save at https://lnk.to/SVNTH​

First single “Cinnamon Moon” at the following links:

Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/0hpPr0mFxQs​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3PWfwMK​

Album Cover – Pink Noise Youth – Artwork by Tryfar

Track Listing:​
1. Inhale – 1:31
2. Cinnamon Moon – 5:18
3. Perfume – 4:19
4. Elephant – 6:49
5. Narrow, Narrow – 5:35
6. Exhale – 4:33
7. Winter Blues – 4:32
8. Nairobi Lullaby – 4:37
Album Length: 37:18

Album Credits:​
All music and lyrics written by Rodolfo Ciuffo
Performed by Rodolfo Ciuffo, Alessandro De Falco, Valerio Primo and Alessandro Canzoneri
Guitar solos on “Elephant”, “Exhale” and “Nairobi Lullaby” written by Alessandro De Falco
Recorded, mixed and produced by Alessandro De Falco
Mastered by Angel Marcloid at Angel Hair Studio
Photography by Alexandru Cozlan, modeling by alteaaetla_sg
Album Artwork by Tryfar

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

About:

With a various background of musical influences and artistic inspirations, SVNTH (written all caps and pronounced “Seventh”, formerly “Seventh Genocide”) from Rome, Italy has been shaping a unique equilibrium of sounds through the years moving across a huge variety of directions on the palette of contemporary alternative music to create a distinctive soundtrack for inner emotions, life scenarios, and existentialist questioning. Expanding the energy of black and post-metal over the mellow and contemplative boundaries of shoegaze, art pop, and cinematic post-rock.

From the vivid early black gaze melodies of the debut “Breeze of Memories” (2015) to the long song structures with acoustic overtures and Godspeed You! Black Emperor inspired sections of the monumental “Toward Akina” (2017); SVNTH confirms this more complex approach on the double LP “Spring in Blue” (2020), the childhood chapter of a trilogy of colors based on emotions in different phases of life.

The upcoming “Pink Noise Youth” (2025) gets back to a more traditional song format, introducing a unique use of Indian sitar, and an array of acoustic instruments and singing expressions, which develops SVNTH to a one-of-a-kind sound and personality.

As of today, the band has done several tours and single shows all over Europe and in the USA touching even non-frequently toured countries such as Albania and Turkey and performing at notable festivals like Rockstadt and Frantic Fest, bringing a defining cathartic live energy.

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“This is arguably SVNTH’s defining effort to date, and will hopefully see them gain a foothold within the scene at large…” – Distorted Sound Magazine (2020 – Spring in Blue)

“”The music seems to wail and mournfully murmur like spirits who have lost their way in a shimmering desert world. Those lonesome laments unfold into a momentum of neck-snapping beats, raking chords, and high, harrowing shrieks” – No Clean Singing (2020 – Spring in Blue)

“SVNTH sets out in hopes of bridging the rift of a jealous god, welding genres into music that can appeal to all sensibilities, without sacrificing integrity (or intensity)” – Toilet ov Hell (2020 – Spring in Blue)

“”Distortions, speed and sinister atmosphere as the tradition black imposes but also delicate chiselations from which a light filters that suggests possible trajectories capable of questioning the dictatorship of matter, Spring in Blue is an album that is not afraid to face the recognized columns of Ercole gender and to push it far beyond 8.5/10” – Grind On The Road

“an interesting take on black metal, delving deeper into psychedelia and post-rock influences on new EP SVNTH. Though the tremolo-picked guitar playing and blast beats accompanied by howled screams still remain, they are met with shimmering melodies, ambient stretches and Pink Floyd-esque guitars.” – Decibel Magazine (2018 – EP SVNTH)

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0 SHORES OF NULL First Leg of 2025 EU Tour Dates + Live Album “Beauty Over Europe” Out May 2025

  • February 26, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Shores of Null (Spikerot Records)

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Montreal, QC – February 26, 2025

SHORES OF NULL First Leg of 2025 EU Tour Dates + Live Album “Beauty Over Europe” Out May 2025

Italian melancholic dark metal SHORES OF NULL announce their first leg of of 2025 tour dates across Europe that will feature a combination of festival appearances and indoor shows between Italy and Germany.

Shores of Null 2025 Tour Dates:​
01.03 • Journey Fest VI @ Spazio Webo – Pesaro
w/ Deadly Carnage, Ghostheart Nebula, Built-in Obsolescence Band, Lilinanna
14.03 • Alchemica Music Club – Bologna
w/ Deadly Carnage, Built-in Obsolescence Band, Eva Can’t
30.04 • Klubhaus – Saalfeld w/ Décembre Noir, Praise The Plague
01.05 • TBA
02.05 • Walpurgisnacht Vol. IV – Berlin w/ And Oceans, Heretoir, Décembre Noir
11.05 • Isola Rock – Verona w/ Dark Lunacy
15.06 • Arena Alpe Adria – Lignano Sabbiadoro w/ In Flames, Lacuna Coil

In additional news, Shores of Null will be unraveling a live album for May 2025. Entitled “Beauty Over Europe”, the live record features 10 tracks that were recorded during their monumental 2023 European tour with Swallow The Sun, Draconian, and Avatarium. Throughout that tour, Shores of Null performed 35 shows across 18 countries, including Norway, Denmark, Germany, the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Switzerland, Netherlands, and Hungary, bringing their critically acclaimed album “The Loss Of Beauty” to the stage.

The live recordings, captured in the cities of Leipzig, Munich, Aschaffenburg, Budapest, and Belfast, preserve the raw and emotive energy of their performances. Each track reflects the band’s ability to blend melancholic melodies with crushing heaviness, offering fans a visceral live experience.

“Beauty Over Europe” is both a celebration of the tour and a gift to all fans of the band. Exactly two years after that unforgettable journey, this live album offers a chance to relive the emotional intensity and true essence of Shores Of Null’s live performances.

Guitarist Gabriele Giaccari comments:

“This tour was an incredible journey, the longest in our career, and a true milestone for Shores Of Null. As the promotional tour for The Loss Of Beauty, our latest and most acclaimed album to date, it was an honor to bring these songs to life across 35 shows in 18 countries. Sharing the stage with monumental bands like Swallow The Sun and Draconian—huge inspirations for our music—was unforgettable. Despite the melancholy of their sound, they’re some of the most fun and genuine people we’ve met, and by the end of this epic journey, we were proud to call them friends.

We owe special thanks to our incredible crew—Petri, Matti, Mikko, and Tero—who ensured everything ran seamlessly and made this experience unforgettable. To pay homage to this extraordinary chapter, we decided to produce a live album. Recorded during key moments of the tour, it captures the essence of these unforgettable performances and is dedicated to all the people who supported us live and shared these magical moments with us.”

Watch a live video clip from their tour stop in Aschaffenburg, Germany performing “The Last Flower” – https://youtu.be/w-Hq69KG2RM​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3BU584W

Setlist:​
1. Transitory (Live intro)
2. Destination Woe (Live in Leipzig)
3. Nothing Left To Burn (Live in Leipzig)
4. Quiescent (Live in Munich)
5. The Last Flower (Live in Aschaffenburg)
6. Black Drapes For Tomorrow (Live in Budapest)
7. A Nature in Disguise (Live in Munich)
8. Darkness Won’t Take Me (Live in Belfast)
9. My Darkest Years (Live in Aschaffenburg)
10. Blazing Sunlight (Live Outro)
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Live Recording: Matti Kynsijärvi
Mixing and Mastering: Marco Mastrobuono at Bloom Recording Studios
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​Band:​
Davide Straccione – Vocals
Gabriele Giaccari – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Raffaele Colace – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Lorenzo Carlini – Live Bass
Matteo Capozucca – Bass
Emiliano Cantiano – Drums

“The Loss of Beauty” is Shores Of Null’s fourth album and follows the acclaimed “Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying)”, unanimously considered by fans and critics as one of the Doom Metal gems of recent years. The lyrics celebrate beauty in imperfection and transience and are meant to be an invitation to seek beauty in little things, especially those unexpected and ephemeral.

Stylistically, “The Loss of Beauty” continues along the sulcus set forth by “Quiescence” and “Black Drapes For Tomorrow”, its melancholic dark metal with a wide range of influences, from gothic metal to doom metal and melodic black/death metal, with frequent use of vocal harmonies and deep growls.

The album consists of 13 songs, while the LP version only contains 11, the two extra tracks are bonus tracks that can be found on the CD version as well as on the streaming platforms. Dark and heavy, tinged with feelings of despair and melancholy, “The Loss Of Beauty” was released on March 24th, 2023, and is recommended for fans of Swallow The Sun, Borknagar, and Paradise Lost.

Album Stream:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/vWOcwJYjhq8​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3ZckbMW​

Album order (Digital, CD, Vinyl) – https://linktr.ee/thelossofbeauty​

For more info: Spikerot.com | Shoresofnull.com

About:

Shores of Null stand out from their contemporaries with their ability to blend seemingly disparate elements into their sound, overwhelmingly heavy and soothing at the same time: blackened aggression stands alongside gothic-doom sections without either sounding out of place. Their music can be both melancholic yet majestic, made of chorale-like guitar textures across the instrument’s entire range, sustained by a powerful rhythmic section and punctuated by a refined mixture of clean and growled vocals, along with extensive use of pleasing vocal harmonies which have become the band’s trademark through the years.

The Rome-based metal band has been an unwavering presence within the metal underground since their musical outset in 2013, churning out a series of impressive records: the melodic and somber “Quiescence” (Candlelight, 2014), the darker and more complex “Black Drapes For Tomorrow” (Candlelight/Spinefarm, 2017), and the ambitious “Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying)” (Spikerot Records, 2020), a 38-minute long doom manifesto that sees guest appearances of the doom-titans Mikko Kotamäki (Swallow The Sun) and Thomas A.G. Jensen (Saturnus), along with the angelic voice of Elisabetta Marchetti (Inno).

Shores Of Null’s fourth album, “The Loss Of Beauty”, released in March 2023, was hailed as one of the best albums of the year within the genre. The band supported the release with an extensive EU/UK tour alongside Swallow The Sun, Draconian, and Avatarium, followed by standout performances at major festivals like Hellfest, Rock Imperium, and 70000 Tons Of Metal among others, further solidifying their status as one of the rising forces in the metal scene.

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Metal Hammer writers’ top metal albums of 2023 – Edwin McFee – #20 – Shores of Null – The Loss of Beauty

“With The Loss Of Beauty, SHORES OF NULL have produced their second world class record in a row.” – Distorted Sound Mag (9/10)

“The deep, dark, poetic brilliance behind The Loss Of Beauty is undeniable, and Shores Of Null’s doomy melancholic style is especially ideal for those considering themselves fans of Swallow The Sun, Draconian and Saturnus.” – Metal Storm (8,5/10)

“The Loss of Beauty is a morose and often magnificent listen.” – Metal Hammer UK (8/10)

“The Loss of Beauty is an engaging, exquisite, and moving slice of melodic doom that further cements Shores of Null’s esteemed position in the scene.” – Dead Rhetoric (9/10)

“The Loss of Beauty is an incredibly strong and versatile album, on which themes known from genres such as post black metal or post punk are presented in a diverse and varied manner.” – BetreutesProggen (13/15)

“Once again, Shores of Null continue to impress with yet another slab of high-quality doom/death that seems the quintet on an upwards trajectory.” – Angry Metal Guy (4/5)

“With lyrics like “my loneliness will guide me” and “isolation will set us free,” classic doom drumming, and impressive vocals, Shores of Null announce their intent to deliver the best doom album of 2023.” – Noizze UK (9/10)

“Un grato disco de casi una hora de música, donde la melancolía no es predominante, sino lo melódico, y eso es cae a la perfección.” – Metallerium (9.2/10)

“A savourer, en s’aimant. A savourer, l’esprit ouvert aux beautés que l’on croit – ou que l’on relègue au rang d’- insignifiantes et qui sont le sel du monde qui nous entoure. A savourer, tout simplement..” – Soil Chronicles (9/10)

“Shores of Null haben für mich mit The Loss of Beauty einen heißen Anwärter auf mein Album des Jahres veröffentlicht, das ich jedem Fan von melancholischem Metal mit Doom, Gothic, Melodic Death und Black Metal Einflüssen nur wärmstens empfehlen kann! Von mir gibts für dieses Meisterwerk die Höchstnote!.” – Sound Magnet (10/10)

“If “Beyond the Shores (On Death and Dying)” granted them the status of Masters of the Genre, with “The Loss of Beauty” we cannot help but acknowledge their unquestionable talent for creating stunning beauty that goes under your skin, both with music and words.” – Tuonela Magazine

“It is an album with many faces, a true chameleon, that shows the best of heavy, doom, dark, gothic, death, and a pinch of black metal. The musicians of this band are playing at the very highest level and it is unprecedented what this band is capable of.” – Zware Metalen (94/100)

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0 Exitus Stratagem Records – AITTALA Announces Highly Anticipated New Album “Machines” Out April 2025

  • February 25, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Aittala (Exitus Stratagem Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 25, 2025

AITTALA Announces Highly Anticipated New Album “Machines” Out April 2025

Eclectic doom metal powerhouse Aittala is set to release its latest full-length album, “Machines,” on April 17, 2025, via Exitus Stratagem Records. Known for their unique fusion of classic heavy metal, doom, progressive, power, thrash, and hard rock, Aittala delivers a sound that fans of Metallica, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, and old-school metal will appreciate.

The songs on “Machines” were originally written and demoed between 1990 and 1997 on an analog 4-track cassette recorder. Now, Aittala has revived these tracks, preserving their raw essence while enhancing them with modern production techniques. The album offers a nostalgic yet powerful experience, blending early progressive metal influences with storytelling-driven lyrics. While showcasing a distinct style from their recent works, “Machines” stays true to Aittala’s signature heavy, immersive sound.

Formed in 1991 in Holland, Aittala quickly gained recognition in the Dutch metal scene, opening for bands like THE GATHERING and SADIST. After a hiatus, frontman Eric Aittala resurrected the band in 2008, leading to six full-length albums: Bed of Thorns (2009), Haunt Your Flesh (2011), Effigy (2014), American Nightmare (2016), False Pretenses (2019), Live to Regret (2022).

Each release has marked an evolution in songwriting and lyrical depth, while “Machines” serves as a tribute to Aittala’s origins.

The current lineup includes:

Eric Aittala – Guitars/Vocals

Gary ‘Zeus’ Smith (THE FIFTH, ex-MR BLACKWELL) – Drums

The duo continues to write, record, and tour, bringing their distinct brand of metal to audiences worldwide.

Album pre-save (due out April 17, 2025) – https://hypeddit.com/aittala/machines​

Track Listing:​
1. Machines – 7:31
2. Myself Deceived – 6:24
3. Misery – 6:53
4. To Know the Man – 4:51
5. Machines (Prologue) – 2:32
6. Machines (Epilogue) – 5:03
Album Length: 33;15

For more info: Exsrmusic.com | Aittala.com | Facebook.com/aittalamusic | Instagram.com/aittalamusic | Spotify​

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“Aittala Offer Powerful Pandemic Post-Mortem on ‘Live to Regret’… Stick it on a playlist with Apostle of Solitude, Crowbar, Famyne, and Paradise Lost, with a dash of Slayer for good measure.” – Doomed and Stoned​
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​“One of the best albums for 2022” – 666MrDoom YouYube Channel

“This platter is heavy melodic ear candy that drips with deep and mesmeric face-melting tones and grinding rhythms.” (Live to Regret) – The Metal Gods Meltdown

“The band’s sound is difficult to pigeonhole because they incorporate a variety of styles. The common element in all the songs is the potent groove. On tracks like “Black Coffin” and “Afterthought” stoner/doom is at the forefront, while songs such as “Disowned” have a more traditional metal vibe. There are progressive influences on “How Much Longer,” while the closer “Debt” is a piano based ballad. Even with so many disparate styles, Aittala bring everything together into a cohesive whole.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“I would describe them as an eclectic Doom Metal band, although their sound is a bit tough to define. That’s ultimately a good thing though, and I enjoy the refreshment of something different. My only major complaint is that on some songs, the vocals and lyrics are so drawn out that they become a little boring and you end up waiting a bit for something cool to happen. The good news is something cool usually does end up happening” – Metal-Temple

“In the metal world, bands can start to sound the same and Aittala steps outside of the box. With clear crisp vocals, grinding rhythms and well executed leads, this band is definitely in a league of their own.” – The Metal Channel​
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0 Rockshots Records – California Power Metal NIVIANE Unleashes Lyric Video Video For Title Track Off Upcoming Album “Queen of Phantoms” Out March 2025

  • February 24, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Niviane (Rockshots Records)

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Montreal, QC – February 24, 2025

California Power Metal NIVIANE Unleashes Lyric Video For Title Track Off Upcoming Album “Queen of Phantoms” Out March 2025

Sacramento, California Niviane strike with full force as they release “Queen of Phantoms”, the commanding title track from their upcoming album set for March 7th, 2025 from Rockshots Records. Following the success of “Tomorrow’s a New Day” and “12 BC: Legions”, this new single delivers a bold statement of ambition showcasing their high-energy, melodic power metal with an epic and cinematic edge.

Packed with soaring vocals, razor-sharp riffs and thundering rhythms, “Queen of Phantoms” encapsulates the band’s relentless intensity. The track blends dark atmospheres with anthemic hooks, solidifying Niviane’s place among the titans of the genre. Fans of Judas Priest, Queensrÿche, Primal Fear and Nevermore will find themselves drawn into its gripping soundscapes.

Following the emotionally charged “Tomorrow’s a New Day” which tackled themes of mental health and personal struggles and the battle-driven “12 BC: Legions” inspired by ancient warfare, this new release further expands the album’s thematic depth. Each track highlights a different facet of “Queen of Phantoms”, proving Niviane’s ability to craft powerful narratives through their music.

To support the release, Niviane have unveiled an official lyric video, enhancing the song’s dark and immersive atmosphere with striking visuals that bring its themes to life.
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The video can be watched now on the band’s official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNH2WsjubOA

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With this new single “Queen of Phantoms” now available on all platforms, Niviane set the stage for their most ambitious release yet. The countdown to March 7th is on—this is power metal at its finest!
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​LISTEN TO “Queen Of Phantoms”: https://lnk.to/L1RooiyT​

If you would like to listen to the previous singles, check them out here:

LISTEN TO “Tomorrow’s a New Day”: https://lnk.to/VMMyDd​
​OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvsYzy3h2WI​
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​LISTEN TO “12 BC: Legions”: http://lnk.to/0PeUts​
​LYRIC VIDEO – https://youtu.be/PTB6RGW0v-E?si=muAcYq8O_b9_lB-V​

CD pre-order – https://rockshots.eu/products/niviane-queen-of-phantoms-cd​

Tracklist:
1. Queen of Phantoms
2. 12 BC: Legions
3. 12 BC: Germania
4. Beacon In The Darkness
5. Some Wounds… Never Heal
6. All Debts Repaid
7. Tomorrow’s A New Day
8. Event Horizon
9. Our Maze
10. Gunslingers & Graves
11. Under Black Flags
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Band line up
Aaron Robitsch: Keys & Orchestration
Gary Tarplee: Guitars
Isaiah AR: Drums
Mark Miner: Guitars
Norman Skinner: Vocals
Tyler Satterlee: Bass

More info: ​
​​https://www.rockshots.eu​

​https://www.niviane.com/​

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

​https://www.instagram.com/nivianemetalofficial/​

​https://x.com/nivianeofficial​
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About:

Niviane is an American metal band formed in 2015 hailing from Sacramento California. The band melds together their collective influences of classic heavy metal, thrash, and power metal.

The line-up consists of guitarists Mark Miner & Gary Tarplee, bassist Tyler Satterlee (Blessed Curse), Drummer Isaiah AR, Keyboardist Aaron Robitsch (Grave Shadow, Crepuscle) & vocalist Norman Skinner (Forbidden, ex-Imagika).

Niviane has toured and performed with such bands as Amon Amarth, Testament, Warrant, Hammerfall, Primal Fear, Angra, Delain, Soulfly, Rhapsody, Amorphis, Butcher Babies & more.

The band has released 2 studio albums “The Druid King” in 2017 & “The Ruthless Divine” in 2020 including 3 spectacular music videos for their songs “The Berserker”, “Fires In The Sky” & “Psychomanteum”. A 3rd album “Queen of Phantoms” is completed and scheduled to be released in 2025.

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What the press had said:

THE DRUID KING (2017)

allabouttherock.com – Eleven tracks of pure heavy epic power metal with soaring vocals and majestic anthems

dangerdog.com – Creative and compelling American melodic power metal. Easily recommended.

deadrhetoric.com – Combining traditional/power metal with class, grace, and a sense of worldwide sophistication that places the songwriting and performances at a level rarely achieved this early in a band’s career.

knac.com – Melodic elements as well as the science fiction and fantasy themes should appeal to fans of AMON AMARTH, ICED EARTH, IRON MAIDEN

maximummetal.com – Based on this debut alone, Niviane are going to be a young band to watch.

THE RUTHLESS DIVINE (2020)

darkscene.at – This mix of thrashy ingredients, pounding rhythms and omnipresent, subtly epic melodies will put a big grin on your face.

earshot.at – “The Ruthless Divine” is again pure and damn energetic US power metal with everything that goes with it.

knac.com – This is metal to bang your head to, put your fist in the air and show the whole entire world how very proud you are to be a METALHEAD!An 11 track masterpiece that will get any headbanger banging their head! This is music that is meant to be played for the METAL MASSES!

metalgodstv.com – A superb one hour of power from an emerging great of the power metal genre – Niviane are on fire, and have delivered a sensational album.​
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0 SUPER MONSTER PARTY New Single “Nights Into Dreams” – 80’s Synthwave Meets Metal Inspired By The Popular Sega Video Game

  • February 24, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Super Monster Party

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Montreal, QC – Feb 24, 2025

SUPER MONSTER PARTY New Single “Nights Into Dreams” – 80’s Synthwave Meets Metal Inspired By The Popular Sega Video Game

L-R – Andy Alvarez (Guitar), Rei Sega (Vocals), Emilio Martinez (Bass)

Photo Credit: David Venegas

Coming off their exciting performance at 70 Tons of Metal this past January, SUPER MONSTER PARTY (SMP) has a new single and video entitled “Night Into Dreams”. The track is an 80’s synth wave meets metal and is inspired by the popular Sega video game of the same name. It features guest artists, Lacey Johnson, a popular VGM artist, and the members of Lame Genie on drums, bass, and guitar.

“I wrote this song to capture the essence of the game, Nights Into Dreams — a realm where the magic of flight, matches the pulse of the joystick, and every riff powers you through a level of chaos and triumph.” adds vocalist Rei Sega.

The single is also their first taste of new music since releasing their latest album “Rage Quit“ this past November.

Watch and listen to the video for “Night Into Dreams” at https://youtu.be/BJjqK25Mu6s

​Spotify – https://spoti.fi/41fdbSd

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SUPER MONSTER PARTY is a band for all video game nerds, jump’n’run enthusiasts, metalheads, 90s kids, weirdos, and everyone in between – a metal band that’s all about video games, singing from the heroes or villains introspective point of view. Rocking together since 2020, SUPER MONSTER PARTY have already gathered a lot of XP, having a bunch of achievements under their belt, with 4 albums: Rage Quit (2024), Game Genie (2023), Side Quest (2020), Permadeath (2020) and an EP Up Up Down Die (2022). The band is the concept of Singer/Songwriter Rei Sega and features notable members Emilio Martinez (Yngwie Malmsteen) on bass, Fern Lemus (Lions at the Gate) on the drums, Andy Alvarez (Irras One) on rhythm guitar, and Oleh Andrievsky as lead guitarist.

Their intense, melodic, catchy, and heavy sound shows influences of The Misfits, Rhapsody, Slipknot, NOFX, and Van Halen. The variety of different influences and genres, worshiped by the band, means that they can find the right metal sound for all game themes – each video game universe is authentically set to music, while the skills of the masterful musical chameleon that is SUPER MONSTER PARTY cannot be pinned down to one genre. No two songs sound the same, but one thing is for sure – they all rock hard.

More Info:

​http://www.supermonsterparty.com

​https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561209445950​

​https://www.instagram.com/supermonsterparty/​

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“Super Monster Party Gotta Go Fast in Their Tribute to Sonic the Hedgehog, “Blue Hurricane”” – Metal Sucks​
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​“Super Monster Party’s Single “This Is Doom!” is a Love Letter to the Gore-Filled First-Person Shooter” – Metal Sucks

““Okay,” grins livewire Super Monster Party frontman Rei Sega. “Now we’re gonna do something different…” It’s one of the understatements of the weekend as the video game-obsessed crew oversee an incredibly unhinged flash flood of colour and chaos. Based out of Miami, they’re the closest thing to local favourites that 70K has on offer and a packed-in audience throw everything into seeing them steal the whole damn show. Punters chucking Mario Kart shells at each other across the room. Dozens of special outfits, from a black metal Pikachu to Ronald McDonald and Grimace. Some giant pink monster, possibly an obscure Pokémon, ‘laying its eggs’ in the middle of it all. There are circle-pits, conga lines, punters crowdsurfing in inflatables from the pool and more chaos than you can wave a controller at. And SMP have the songs to match, from bonkers bops like Dance Dance Revolution (Til The Death) to Blue Hurricance (a speed metal banger about Sonic The Hedgehog) and smashing closer This Is Doom!. The games have just begun.” – Kerrang (2025 – 70 Tons of Metal Live Review)

“Rage Quit is just so much fun. Very much one which suits the metal community as so many of us are also gaming nerds, and the tunes aren’t throwaway crap either…. played well, tongue firmly in cheek, and rounded off well with the interludes. Very much one to look forward to.” – Moshville Times

“Rage Quit balances heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and varied styles to pay tribute to video game culture. It feels cohesive yet unpredictable, each track a carefully crafted homage that never loses the adrenaline-charged atmosphere of the album. From the crushing bass lines to the soaring guitar solos, each hits with maximum impact. Rage Quit is an invitation to relive gaming’s glory days through the lens of modern metal. With its flawless integration of game references and electrifying soundscapes, Super Monster Party has crafted a release that’s not only enjoyable but also groundbreaking in its dedication to celebrating the shared love of music and video games.” – Amplify The Noise

“SUPER MONSTER PARTY’S “RAGE QUIT” Album Is A Masterpiece Of Epic Proportions” – Horror Patch

“Video game nerds unite! Metal band Super Monster Party have just released their new album “Rage Quit” and if you love your metal heavy and fast (aside from one ballad) with intermittent narration between tracks for the full-on concept experience, well your day has arrived. Each track is centered on old school classics like Mortal Kombat, Doom, Sonic The Hedgehog, Zelda, Mario Bros & Castlevania among others. The perfect soundtrack while conquering the pixelated universe.” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll

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0 Romanian Folkcore DIRTY SHIRT Celebrates 30 Years w/ New Video “FOMO” and 2025 EU Tour Dates

  • February 24, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Dirty Shirt · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 24, 2025

Romanian Folkcore DIRTY SHIRT Celebrates 30 Years w/ New Video “FOMO” and 2025 EU Tour Dates

Top L-R: Cristi (Guitar), Mihai (Keyboards), Vlad (Drums), Dan (Guitar), Pali (Bass)

Bottom L-4: Cosmin (Violin), Rini (Vocals), Robi (Vocals)

Widely regarded as one of the most original and successful rock bands in Eastern Europe, Romania’s Dirty Shirt is celebrating 30 years of creating and performing music with the release of their first single of 2025 “FOMO” accompanied by a music video along with announcing 2025 EU tout dates (listed below).

“FOMO” is the first single from Dirty Shirt‘s upcoming seventh album (titled to be revealed at a later date) to follow “Get Your Dose Now!” (2022). Musically, it is a journey through different moments and places, blending various genres: from 80s disco to Balkan music, all built on a metal foundation. It’s a catchy song, with a chorus that sticks in your mind, radiating big positive energy. Lyrically, the song addresses one of the issues of modern society—the fear of missing out (FOMO). This phenomenon has become widespread with the rise of social media, where people constantly compare themselves to others and feel pressured to be part of every trend or experience.

Watch and listen to music video for “FOMO” at https://youtu.be/tyloBE8YbqY

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Digital (Spotify, Bandcamp, Apple Music) – https://ffm.to/qbjlkrb​

Over their 30 years, Dirty Shirt has embarked on several successful international tours, both as supporting artists and headliners, amassing over 700 shows in 17 countries. The band’s signature style blends modern rock/metal heaviness with the vibrant energy of East-European traditional music, drawing from influences including world music, industrial electro, hardcore, and funk to create a dynamic sound that resonates with audiences globally. With catchy and danceable songs, Dirty Shirt‘s music appeals to a broader audience beyond just metal fans. Their albums have received widespread acclaim, featured in well-respected magazines such as Metal Hammer (DE, HU), Rock Hard (DE, FR, IT, SLK), Metalsucks (USA), Angry Metal Guy (USA), Hard Rock Mag (FR), Terrorizer (UK), Metalized (DK), and more.

In recent years, the band has enjoyed international recognition through their participation in several major European festivals such as Electric Castle (Ro), Hellfest Open Air (Fr), Pol’And’Rock (Pl), Dong Open Air (De), Maximum Rock Festival (Ro), Wacken Open Air (De) among many more!

Recommended for anyone looking for something interesting and lively, Dirty Shirt is for fans of Skindred, Bloodywood, Alestorm and The Hu.

DIRTY SHIRT – 30 YEARS ANNIVERSARY TOUR:​
Feb 28 – Bucharest (RO) – EERA Tour – Quantic
March 1 – Brasov (RO) – EERA Tour – Centrul Reduta
March 2 – Cluj Napoca (RO) – EERA Tour – Form Space
March 13 – Prague (CZ) – EERA Tour – Rock Café
March 14 – Bratislava (SK) – EERA Tour – Majestic Music Club
March 15 – Trenčín (SK) – EERA Tour – Piano Club
March 16 – Budapest (HU) – Dürer Kert
March 22 – Grenoble (FR) – L’Ampérage
March 23 – 2 Alpes (FR) – Snow Fest
April 4 – Wrocław (PL) – EERA Tour – Stary Klasztor
April 5 – Krakow (PL) – EERA Tour – Kwadrat Klub
April 6 – Warsaw (PL) – EERA Tour – Proxima
April 18 – Bistrita (RO) – Soho Music Hall
April 25 – Bacau (RO) – Valhalla Pub
April 26 – Iasi (RO) – Underground Pub
April 27 – Suceava (RO) – Art Rock Cafe
June 7 – Arad (RO) – Flex
June 8 – Timisoara (RO) – În Spatele Casei
June 26-28 – Mangalia (RO) – Odyssea Festival (26-28.06)
June 26-28 – Snina – (SK) – Rock Pod Kameňom (26-28.06)
July 17 – Bontida (RO) – Electric Castle (17-20.07)
July 18 – Neukirchen-Vluyn (DE) – Dong Open Air (17-19.07)
Aug 3 – Rasnov (RO) – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
Aug 7 – Corbu (RO) – Wild Experience Fest (7-10.08)
Aug 14 – Domeniul Cantacuzino (RO) – LaRock 2025 (14-17.08)
Aug 22 – Prešov (SK) – Hel’fest
Oct 10 – Angers (FR) – Omega Sound Fest (10-11.10)

For more info:​
​Dirty-Shirt.com​
​Facebook.com/DirtyShirtRomania​
​X.com/dirtyshirtband​
​Instagram.com/dirtyshirtband​
​Tiktok.com/@dirtyshirtband​

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“Long time readers will know by now that I am partial to the weirder side of heavy music. Dirty Shirt certainly has my attention this week. They’re like a mix of 6:33, Russkaja, and Turisas. This is bombastic, fun metal with Romanian folk mixed in. ” – Metal Injection

“Dirty Shirt, Your New Favorite Transylvanian Folk-Core Band ” – Metal Sucks

“DIRTY SHIRT only sound like DIRTY SHIRT.” – Metal Temple

“Is it catchy? Yes. Is it fun? Yes. Is it utterly mental? Yes. Highly recommended” – Metal Observer

” “…you’ve never heard anything quite like this before”” – Sonic Abuse

“This album is buoyant, blistering and bolshy; you certainly want to get your dose now!” 8/10 – Powerplay Magazine (2022 – Get Your Dose Now!)

“”Whoa! ‘Get Your Dose Now!’ is definitely not your average metal album. It’s simply something that you won’t hear anywhere else. Dirty Shirt is the real deal with extraordinarily talented musicians and a uniqueness that sets them apart from the crowd. If you’re in the market for some new music, this band offers something for everyone, from hardcore metal and thrash to tribal and traditional. It’s like your grandmother’s goulash recipe, a little of this and a little of that, with the end result being magical and inimitable.” – Uber Rock (2022 – Get Your Dose Now!)

“Dirty Shirt did a good job again and ‘Get Your Dose Now!’ is a very nice album to listen to and it deserves a listen.” – Folk-Metal.nl (2022 – Get Your Dose Now!)

“with DIRTY SHIRT you have joy in life and fun in music. They ignite a light in the currently dark world. A good mood is guaranteed. So get your dose today, now, get vaccinated against sadness and depression. before it’s too late. – Saitenkult (2022 – Get Your Dose Now!)

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0 Gore House Prod. – Inhuman Slam Grind NECRAMBULANT Unleashes Warhammer 40k-Inspired Track “Pestilential Ascendancy” + New Album “Upheaval of Malignant Necrambulance” Out March 2025

  • February 24, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Necrambulant (GoreHouse Productions)

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Montreal, QC – Feb 24, 2025

Inhuman Slam Grind NECRAMBULANT Unleashes Warhammer 40k-Inspired Track “Pestilential Ascendancy”

New Album “Upheaval of Malignant Necrambulance” Out March 2025 via Gore House Productions

L – R – Andy “Bonemeat” York – Vocals & Lyrics, Ron Clark – Guitars, Matt Riena – Drums, Trent Pittard – Bass

Photo Credit: Matt Riena

Phoenix, Arizona’s slam death metal titans Necrambulant have a new offering to earworm its way into your head. Entitled “Pestilential Ascendancy”, this is the second Warhammer 40k-inspired song on the album. The focus of this one is the traitor Death Guard / Plague Marines.

“In my opinion, the second most “death metal” faction in the 40k universe, as they are literally Death personified. Mutated, rotting, stinking, undead harbingers of plague and pestilence who aim to conquer the galaxy in the name of their god, Nurgle.” adds vocalist Andy “Bonemeat” York.

Listen at the following link – https://youtu.be/PDQBq2k5644

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Necrambulant will be coronating their second full-length “Upheaval of Malignant Necrambulance” via Gore House Productions on March 7th, 2025. With a relentless barrage of slamming brutal death metal, the record presents an anthology of all that they represent, horror, gore, and slamming brutal death metal. Incorporating a full arsenal of death metal and slam to further define their self-described sound of “Inhuman Slam Grind”, “Upheaval of Malignant Necrambulance” has something to offer on many levels of thematic brutality; zombies, serial killers, cannibals, sci-fi, and Warhammer.

“We strived for a no-bullshit / no-filler tracklist that will just pummel the listener with heaviness. We hope this new album is something that fans of our earlier material will appreciate and something fresh for the newer fans as well. Expect a full audial assault of horror, gore, and guttural slamming sickness the Necrambulant way.” says the band.

Recommended for fans of Devourment, Kraanium, Cephalotripsy, Cannibal Corpse, and Abominable Putridity, Necrambulant’s “Upheaval of Malignant Necrambulance” is available for pre-order on CD, Cassette, and Digital at https://orcd.co/uomnecrambulance​

Music Video – “Sentenced to a Gluttonous Pit” – https://youtu.be/TPw1dU37VRA

​Music Video – “Chunked Pus Chowder” – https://youtu.be/7qXIxWeTZ58

​Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3ZpLKWm​

Album Art by Nev (Gruesome Graphx)

Track Listing​
1. Amalgamation of Gresome Curdling Ambonination – 3:09
2. Inhumane Creophagus Repulsion – 3:14
3. Catastrophic… / Epoch 0 – 3:14
4. Barbarian Brute Force Annihilation – 3:47
5. Sentenced to a Guttonous Pit – 2:59
6. Pestilential Ascendancy – 2:53
7. Ineffable Tormenting Possession – 2:24
8. Chunked Pus Chowder – 3:04
9. Upheaval of Malignant Necrambulance – 2:01
10. Coffin Meat – 2:50
11. Self-Biologic Carnivorous Cannibalism – 3:00
Album Length: 32:35

More info: ​Gorehouseproductions.com​ | Facebook.com/necrambulantaz | Instagram.com/necrambulant | Tiktok.com/@necrambulant​

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“This record is slammy, gory, and ultimately heavy” – Decibel Magazine (2025 – Upheaval of Malignant Necrambulance)

“the songs on Necrambulant’s comeback release, A Feast of Festering Flesh, are excellent slam filled sludge… The ep cover is also gruesome and nasty… if you’re looking for slam-filled sludge in the vein of Sanguisugabogg, Cephalotripsy and all the Russian slam bands combined get this ep. It’s fun, heavy and slamming. Brutal shit!!” – Teeth of the Divine

“Necrambulant exists as a means to get drunk and turn out fascination of gore, violence, splatter, and zombie flicks into what some define as the coining term for Necrambulant; “INHUMAN SLAM GRIND”. Ya dig?”’ – Brutalism

“It will intimidate and dominate as the harsh sounds unmercifully take hold but with more than just a warm embrace! It’s eagerly challenging and forthright and the band have held on to their reputation, although showing similarities in the tracks there is only so much you can do whilst snorting to a barrage of unruly riffs and tight drumming – so fair’s fair I think its absorbing and definitely worth a listen or sixteen! ” – Brutalism

“Well well. If this isn’t one of the heaviest starts to one of the heaviest songs ever. Epoch of Nihilistic Cosmic Failure has quite the opening. US band Necrambulant play Brutal Death Metal of the Slammiest Slam variety that ever did Slam. Or something. You get the idea. The sound of this début album is absolutely huge. You can almost feel the zombies pressing into your flesh like a physical presence. The riffs are so fat, bloated and outright heavy it’s amazing that the speakers don’t sink into the floor just by transmitting these festering, dense sounds. The tracks are all about finding the heaviest and most brutal ways to play Death Metal, and everything else is of secondary concern. That’s not to say that all of the other elements to the songs are unimportant or poor, it’s just not the priority here. I mean, they even find ways to sound heavier than normal when going fast. Most of this album is a complete chug-fest though, and it would sound boring if it weren’t for the fact that it’s just done so well… All I can do is recommend that you turn the volume up enough to make your ears bleed and sit in a darkened room until the music just takes you. Once infected by their zombie-plague you’ll be bouncing around like a motherfucker with the rest of us. ” – Wonderbox Metal​
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0 ART OF ATTRITION Pummel The Senses w/ Blackened Technical Deathcore Single “Subserviate & Decay” + “The Subservient Bloodletting Tour” w/ Beguiler

  • February 21, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Art of Attrition · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 14, 2025

ART OF ATTRITION Pummel The Senses w/ Blackened Technical Deathcore Single “Subserviate & Decay”

“The Subservient Bloodletting Tour” w/ Beguiler

L-R – Jack Sutherland (Guitars), back Johnny VanderRoest (Guitars), front Joshua Hahn (Vocals), L-R – Greg Smith (Drums)

Photo Credit – Obscene Productions

Red Deer, AB extreme metal outfit Art of Attrition unleashes their latest single “Subserviate & Decay”. The track showcases the band’s signature blend of relentless brutality and melodic complexity while pushing into bold new territory.

“Subserviate & Decay” delivers the classical Art of Attrition sound that fans have come to expect – a devastating combination of 8-string guitars, gravity blast beats, and guttural vocals – before taking an unexpected turn after the bridge breakdown. The band expands:

“It is modern primitive. It embodies all you love about Art of Attrition and then slaps you in the face with a caveman club. We loved writing this song, recording the parts, and developing its uniqueness in our catalog. It serves as a visceral reminder of the necessity of internal self-love and confidence.”

Since their formation in 2019, Art of Attrition has carved out their niche in the extreme metal landscape; their 2023 debut album “The Void Eternal” and 2024’s “…And It Will All End Forever” established them as a force in the technical deathcore scene. The single represents a conscious step outside the band’s comfort zone, incorporating elements from other genres they love. It is especially recommended for fans of Lorna Shore, Aversions Crown, and Kublai Khan.

Watch and listen to the video for “Subserviate & Decay” via TheCirclepit at https://youtu.be/55K4q_d0znQ​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4gREec7

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In additional news, Art of Attrition along with 2024 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions, Toronto, ON’s Beguiler be hitting the road across Canada, east to the west this May for “The Subservient Bloodletting Tour” (dates listed below). This cross-country trek marks a new chapter for both bands as they expand their reach, unleashing their most punishing sets to date along with new songs to unveil. Enter the moshpit for these two bands’ audio assaults of some good ol’ extreme sonic carnage!

Poster Design: @j.disco | @deathhymn

The Subservient Bloodletting Tour w/ Art of Attrition, Beguiler​
May 2 – La Source de la Martinière- Quebec City, QC
May 3 – Piranha Bar – Montréal, QC
May 4 – Taverne Royale – Trois Rivières, QC
May 7 – The Union – Kitchener, ON
May 8 – Queens Nightclub – Barrie, ON
May 9 – Dominion House – Windsor, ON
May 10 – Sneaky Dee’s – Toronto, ON
May 11 – Dominion Tavern – Ottawa, ON
May 14 – SideStage – Winnipeg, MB
May 15 – Black Cat Tavern – Saskatoon, SK
May 16 – The Vat – Red Deer, AB
May 17 – Dickens – Calgary, AB
May 23 – Starlite Temple – Edmonton, AB
May 24 – The Cobalt – Vancouver, BC

Art of Attrition is:
Jack Sutherland – Guitars
Johnny VanderRoest – Guitars
Joshua Hahn – Vocals
Greg Smith – Drums

More info: http://artofattrition.com | https://www.facebook.com/ArtofAttrition | https://www.instagram.com/artofattrition​
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Canadian College Radio Charts 2024 – !earshot – October 2024 – top 20 loud – #12 Art of Attrition

Canadian College Radio Charts 2024 – !earshot – September 2024 – Top 200 – #183 Art of Attrition

“Since the speed is incredibly fast, you get the feeling that every song is a 10-minute epic, but they are all in the 5-minute plus/minus direction. But epic is a good keyword, because every single piece has such technical power that you really need several runs to understand, what’s actually going on and that’s what brings tears of joy to the eyes of every metal fan who loves the technical hidden refinements. A small highlight is probably the last of the four songs, as well as the title song “…And It Will All End Forever”, which expresses the band’s entire range and makes it clear to everyone, what is meant by “Technical Deathcore”.9.5/10” – Hellfire Magazin

““…And It Will All End Forever” rises to the surface with the speed and dexterity of bands like Archspire. Mesmerising lead guitars shine brightly above the powerhouse rhythms, momentary silences between anvil heavy sections giving fleeting respite. A gargantuan monolithic breakdown is the last thing you might expect to hear on a track with such stunning lead guitars but the band brought it and it is nothing short of brutal, contrasted perfectly the delicate piano fade out. It’s hard to fathom how this band are not on a major label because this record is sublime [9/10]” – Metal Noise

“Blackened technical deathcore… brutal and pissed off too” – 89.9 WORT FM – The Moshpit (Madison, WI)

“But then the EP’s ending title track. Holy fuck do they knock it out of the park with 6 minutes of killer melodies, a killer chorus and key/choirs, and a massive breakdown that make it an absolutely killer track, maybe one of the year’s best in the genre” – Teeth of The Divine

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0 Montreal Aggro-Metal CHÜZO Announces Ontario Tour Dates + New Video “Bruised and Broken” Off Latest EP “M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)”

  • February 21, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · CHUZO · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 21, 2025

Montreal Aggro-Metal CHÜZO Announces Ontario Tour Dates + New Video “Bruised and Broken”

New EP “M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)” Out Now!

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)

Montreal aggro-metal troupe CHÜZO will be hitting the road in March for weekend warrior dates in Ontario for shows in Oshawa, Toronto, and Hamilton. The tour dates are in support of their latest EP “M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)” unleashed this past October and produced with Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope, Uplift Recording Studio) (dates listed below).

The band recently released their latest knock-out music video “Bruised and Broken”, which can be seen and heard at https://youtu.be/0mVkPAsgN3k

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“This track is about being pushed, provoked, and instigated to the point of no return. When in life one encounters certain individuals whose existence is to only make you angry and enraged; to bully you and disrespect you beyond aggravation, and the inevitable result that losing your temper and seeing red does to the individual being provoked and instigated is what this track is about. The utter destruction and devastation that awaits the foolish person who dares to provoke a person who has been pushed to the edge of human insanity; fuck around and find out!” adds the band.

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 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 below:

Bandcamp – https://chuzomtl.bandcamp.com

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

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EP Stream – https://youtu.be/jqCdfYwDev4

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

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TOUR DATES​
March 7 – Piranha Bar (Wacken Metal Battle) – Montréal, QC – info​
March 14 – The Atria – Oshawa, ON – info​
March 15 – Duffy’s Tavern – Toronto, ON – info​
March 16 – Doors Pub – Hamilton, ON – info​

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

“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 Rockshots Records – Out Now! Finland’s AITHEER’s Debut Album “The Serpent” Pushes Boundaries of Extreme w/ Prog and Cinematic Depth

  • February 21, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · AITHEER (ROCKSHOTS RECORDS) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 21, 2025

Out Now! Finland’s AITHEER’s Debut Album “The Serpent” Pushes Boundaries of Extreme w/ Prog and Cinematic Depth

Photo by Andrea Ferrantelli

Rockshots Records is proud to announce the release of “The Serpent”, the highly anticipated debut full-length album from Aitheer, set to arrive today February 21st, 2025. Following their 2020 EP “Sleeper”, the Finnish progressive metal band expands its sonic vision with an album that pushes boundaries, blending extreme metal intensity with intricate progressive arrangements and cinematic depth.

Formed in 2017 by Niko Löfman (vocals, guitars), Antton Kasslin (drums) and Roope Kytölä (bass), Aitheer has evolved from a jam-based project into one of Finland’s most daring progressive acts. “The Serpent” represents a culmination of years of musical exploration, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Harri Petjakko at Studio UG in Finland between 2020 and 2024. The album’s sound is vast and unpredictable, combining black metal aggression, jazz-infused complexity, classical influences, and ethereal ambient textures into a singular, ever-shifting experience.

At its core, “The Serpent” is a theatrical and immersive journey, moving through moments of chaos and serenity, heaviness, and melody, all bound by Aitheer’s uncompromising artistic vision. Tracks like “The Dance of Twins” exemplify the band’s ability to weave extreme metal with folk-inspired acoustic passages and jazz-laden saxophone solos, while pieces such as “Law” blend haunting piano arrangements with explosive, math-rock-inspired climaxes. Instrumental interludes like “Prologue”, “East” and “Flame” introduce rich atmospheric elements, adding depth and contrast to the album’s progressive structures.

For fans of Meshuggah, The Ocean, King Crimson, and Vangelis, “The Serpent” offers a challenging yet deeply rewarding listening experience that defies categorization. The band embraces a cinematic approach, creating an album that flows like a soundtrack—each track unfolding with unpredictable twists, rich textures, and emotional depth.

With its genre-bending sound and fearless composition, “The Serpent” is more than just a debut—it is a statement. Aitheer solidifies its place among the most forward-thinking acts in progressive metal, delivering an album that demands exploration and rewards those willing to embark on its sonic journey.

“The Serpent” will be available on all streaming platforms and in physical formats from February 21st, 2025 via Rockshots Records.

Album Order – https://rockshots.eu/products/aitheer-the-serpent-cd​

Digital (Spotify, Apple Music) – https://lnk.to/zPFXXP

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Single Stream- “The Serpent” – https://youtu.be/VOz76T4xOWA

YouTube Album Stream – ​https://bit.ly/3EJrua8

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(Album Cover – Aitheer – The Serpent)

Track Listing:​
1. Prologue
2. The Dance of Twins
3. East
4. Law
5. Clairvoyance
6. The Serpent
7. Flame

Band Lineup:​
Niko Löfman: Vocals (studio, live), Guitar (studio, live), Bass (studio), Keyboards (studio)
Lassi Enqvist: Guitar (studio, live), Keyboards (studio)
Toni Paananen: Drums (studio, live) / Toni Paananen – Drums (studio, live)
Andrea Ferrantelli: Bass (live)

Album Artwork Credits:​
Art of the front cover painted by Iiris Astraya.
Graphic Design by Jarmo Sainio.
Photography by Niko Löfman, Lassi Enqvist, Roope Kytölä, Andrea Ferrantelli, and Anssi Kippo.
Logo by Niko Löfman.

​For more info:

​https://www.rockshots.eu​
​https://www.facebook.com/Aitheer​
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