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0 Rockshots Records – UK’s Chrysalïd New Single/Video “Eternal Flame” ft. Tim “Ripper” Owens Off New Album “Breaking The Chains” Out Oct 2024

September 17, 2024
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· Chrysalïd (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 17, 2024

UK’s Chrysalïd New Video “Eternal Flame” ft. Tim “Ripper” Owens

New Album “Breaking The Chains” Out Oct 2024

Chrysalïd, the heavy metal powerhouse from Northern England, was founded in 1999 by the talented Emmanuel Thorsen. Their music is a passionate blend inspired by NWOHBM, power metal, and thrash metal. If you love a “straight to the point” attitude, that’s exactly what you’ll get from Chrysalïd. Their sound perfectly captures the energy, passion, joy, and chill of their metal roots.

They’re thrilled to announce their new upcoming album “Breaking The Chains” which features special guests like Tim “Ripper” Owens, Zak Stevens, Fabio Lione, and Henning Basse. This album is more than just a collection of songs; it’s a powerful message to the world about never giving up, always fighting for your dreams, and standing tall no matter how many times you fall.

For fans of Savatage, Helloween, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Angra, “Breaking The Chains” is a must-listen. Let the music of Chrysalïd ignite your spirit and fuel your passion for metal.

They’re excited to announce the release of the second single and music video from their upcoming album; the track, called “Eternal Flame” feat. Tim “Ripper” Owens, it’s a song about bringing the heavy metal essence to your life and making your dreams turn into reality. This new album is an honest and passionate act of love for heavy metal music. With every aspect of the creation process like writing, recording, rehearsing, and live performance they are improving continuously, setting this second album as a testament to their dedication to their craft.

Watch and listen to the video for “Eternal Flame” feat. Tim “Ripper” Owens at the following links:
LISTEN: https://lnk.to/PK4xGz
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iqLGYxHPWw

CD Pre-order – https://bit.ly/ChrysalïdBreakingTheChainsCD

Track Listing:
1-Overture ft. Zak Stevens, Fabrichio Rocha
2-Eternal Flame ft. Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens
3-Far Beyond The Sun ft. Henning Basse
4-Into The Night ft. Lisa Skinner, Andre Tulipano, Fabio Alessandrini, Cristiano Lopes
5-The King ft. Craig Carns, Simon Robertshaw, Jase Tyler
6-Breaking The Chains ft. Zak Stevens, Fabrichio Rocha , Kayo John
7-Blackstar ft. Nick Kariotis, Jase Tyler
8-War Of Illusions ft. Fabio Lione, German Madonado, Emirhan Yler, Jase Tyler
9-Another Day ft. Jase Tyler
10-My Way Home ft. Fabio Lione, Fabrichio Rocha
11-Under The Thumb ft. Eugene Simone, Jase Tyler
12-The End Of Chapter II ft. Zak Stevens, Ariel Perchuk
13-Sleepless Nights (Bonus Track) (King Diamond cover) ft.Paul Skinner, Guilherme Peixoto

SPECIAL GUESTS CREDITS:
VOICES:
ZAK STEVENS – OVERTURE/BREAKING THE CHAINS/THE END OF CHAPTER II
TIM RIPPER OWENS – ETERNAL FLAME
FABIO LIONE – MY WAY HOME/WAR OF ILLUSIONS
HENNING BASSE – FAR BEYOND THE SUN
CRAIG CAIRNS – THE KING
LISA SKINNER – ANOTHER DAY
ANDRE TULIPANO – ANOTHER DAY

DRUMS:
FABIO ALESSANDRINI – INTO THE NIGHT
KAYO JOHN – BREAKING THE CHAINS
PAUL SKINNER – SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

GUITARS:
FABRICIO ROCHA – OVERTURE/BREAKING THE CHAINS/MY WAY HOME
EUGENE SIMONE – UNDER THE THUMB (SOLO GUITARS)
CRISTIANO LOPES – INTO THE NIGHT (SOLO GUITARS)
NICK KARIOTIS – BLACKSTAR (INTRO SOLO, RHYTHM GUITARS AND FINAL SOLO)
GERMAN MALDONADO – WAR OF ILLUSIONS (RHYTHM AND LEAD GUITARS)
EMIRHAN YELER – WAR OF ILLUSIONS (CHORUSES GUITAR SOLOS)

BASS:
SIMON ROBERTSHAW – THE KING
GUILHERME PEIXOTO – SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

KEYBOARDS:
JASE TYLER – BLACKSTAR/ANOTHER DAY/WAR OF ILLUSIONS/THE KING
ARIEL PERCHUK – THE END OF CHAPTER II

TAMBORINE:
JASE TYLER – UNDER THE THUMB

Chrysalïd Line Up:
Emannuel Thorsen: Vocals
Fabricio Rocha: Lead Guitars
Ben Hurst: Rhythm Guitars
Jase Tyler: Keyboards
Wolf Deiuliis: Bass Guitars
Mark Harrison: Drums

More info: www.Rockshots.eu | https://www.facebook.com/chrysalidheavymetal | https://instagram.com/chrysalidband

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0 Trois-Rivières MetalFest Announces 2024 Lineup w/ IMMOLATION, UNEARTH, BEYOND CREATION, GOROD, GHOULUNATICS, AUGURY and More!

September 17, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Trois-Rivières MetalFest

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Montreal, QC – September 17, 2023

Trois-Rivières MetalFest Announces 2024 Lineup w/ IMMOLATION, UNEARTH, BEYOND CREATION, GOROD, GHOULUNATICS, AUGURY and More!

After a sold-out 2023 event that hosted Kataklysm, Suffocation, Incantation, and many more, Trois-Rivières MetalFest is proud to announce their 2024 lineup for its 17th edition on November 22nd and 23rd at the Amphitheatre Cogeco in Trois-Rivières, QC, which stands between Montreal and Quebec City.

The 2024 extreme music event will showcase headliners New York death metal legends IMMOLATION and Boston metalcore titans UNEARTH with support from Montreal technical death masters BEYOND CREATION, France’s progressive metal lords GOROD, Montreal legends GHOULUNATICS, Progressive Death champions AUGURY among many more over the two nights along with the Thursday, November 21st pre-festival kick-off concert at L’Entité (lineups listed below).

Ticket Info:

3-Day Pass (Two Main Nights + Pre Fest Show):

French URL: https://amphitheatrecogeco.com/spectacles/trois-rivieres-metalfest
English URL: https://amphitheatrecogeco.com/en/shows/trois-rivieres-metalfest

Thursday, Nov 21st – Pre-Fest Show:

https://lepointdevente.com/billets/3rmf2024?lang=en

Thursday, Nov 21st – Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm at L’Entité (1420 rue Notre-Dame Centre):
Feels Like Home (Qc)
Hopeless Nation (Qc)
Polygraph (Qc)
Chained by Illness (Qc)

Friday, Nov 22nd – Doors at 5pm, Show at 6pm at Amphitheatre Cogeco (100, avenue des Draveurs):
Immolation (Headliner US)
Beyond Creation (Qc)
Ghoulunatics (Qc)
Reanimator (Qc)
Strigampire (Qc)
Backstabber (Qc)
Uriel (Qc)

Saturday, Nov 23rd – Doors at 5pm, Show at 6pm at Amphitheatre Cogeco (100, avenue des Draveurs):
Unearth (Headliner US)
Gorod (France)
Necrotic Mutation (Qc)
Augury (Qc)
Fracturus (Qc)
Apocalyptic Fear (Qc)
Zero State (Qc)

For more information, please follow Trois-Rivières MetalFest at the following links:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/troisrivieresmetalfest

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/3rivmetalfest

About: Trois-Rivières Metalfest was originally founded by Jean-François Houle, Samuel Landry, and Annie Richard. Since 2001, Trois-Rivières MetalFest has been bringing metal music fanatics from across Quebec and abroad together for one of the province’s most extreme mosh pits. Presenting past headliners such as Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death, Annihilator, Voivod, Despised Icon, and many others to name a few. In 2023, the team experienced a second wind with the addition of new blood. Its new committee, now made up of Jean-François Houle, David Steines, Dany Soucy, and Nicolas Dumais, has set itself the task of ensuring the sustainability of the festival for many years to come! Once again this year, the Trois-Rivières Metalfest will do everything possible to prove that its festival still has its place among the biggest events in the province.

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0 SIEGE PERILOUS Unleashes Lyric Video For Triumphant Epic “Brothers of the Five” Off New EP “Creation’s Call” Out Now!

September 16, 2024
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· Music News · Siege Perilous

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Montreal, QC – September 16, 2024

SIEGE PERILOUS Unleashes Lyric Video For Triumphant Epic “Brothers of the Five”

New EP “Creation’s Call” Out Now!

L-R – Eric Fischer (Bass) | Mark Girard (Drums) | Shaughnessy McDaniel (Vocals) | Scott Hancock (Guitar) | Cody Martinez (Guitar)

Photo Credit: Underhill Imagery

Unveiling their monumental musical odyssey in their new EP “Creation’s Call” this past August, Denver’s fantasy power metal warriors Siege Perilous are sharing their latest lyric video for the recording’s closing track “Brothers of the Five”. The song is a massive, epic, with a triumphant sound that shows the brighter side of power metal. The lyrical story behind the track centers around a group of heroic knights who live their lives by five tenets: honor, integrity, resilience, willpower, and command.

Watch and listen to “Brothers of the Five” at https://youtu.be/g4zclFvUHk0

A culmination of years of storytelling and musical craftsmanship, Siege Perilous’ EP “Creation’s Call” will immerse power metal fans in a world of adventure and intrigue. With each soaring guitar solo and thunderous drumbeat, Siege Perilous invites fans to delve deeper into the realms of their imagination, where epic battles and ancient prophecies unfold. From the thunderous opening chords of “Oathsworn” to the triumphant crescendo of “Brothers of the Five”, the EP takes listeners on a journey through realms both ancient and mythical.

Drawing inspiration from LARP, historical events, and fantasy literature, Siege Perilous crafts a cinematic landscape that resonates with fans across the spectrum of metal and fantasy fandoms. They are highly recommended for fans of Alestorm, Manowar, and Iron Maiden.

Vocalist Shaughnessy McDaniel comments

“Our goal with ‘Creation’s Call’ is to present fans with an opportunity to escape the modern world and join us in the worlds of history and fantasy. For the more technically inclined, we have tight, complex arrangements and shredding solos that show off how incredibly talented my bandmates are and how fortunate I am to work with them. I like to think of this EP as a sampler platter of lyrical themes, musical ideas, and narrative storytelling that highlights what we are about in a very diverse array of 5 tracks.”

“Creation’s Call” was released on August 23, 2024, and is available digitally at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/siegeperilous/creations-call-2 and CD at the band’s online store – https://siegemetal.com/store.

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3ZrS5ky

Track Listing:
1. Oathsworn (3:13)
2. Across the Rubicon (3:42)
3. Sons of the Verdant (4:49)
4. Creation’s Call (4:03)
5. Brothers of the Five (5:13)

Band Lineup (EP and Live):
Shaughnessy McDaniel – Vocals
Scott Hancock – Guitar
Cody Martinez – Guitar
Eric Fischer – Bass
Mark Girard – Drums

More info: Siegemetal.com | Facebook.com/siegeband | Instagram.com/siegeperilousmetal | Tiktok.com/@siegemetal

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“It gives me great pleasure to tell you that Creation’s Call is a blast. Siege Perilous has succeeded in creating what I would call Epic Power Metal for the Working Man. They don’t waste your time with overlong symphonic interludes between tracks, melodramatic narration, or overproduction that tests the limits of your sanity. The band gets right to the point and pulls you into their epic tales of heroic daring immediately. This is a nice breath of fresh air and if this EP is anything to go by, Siege Perilous has a great future ahead of them. Yes, this could be considered power metal but the no-nonsense approach and urgency to the songwriting makes this release absolutely worth checking out for those of us in the NWOTHM scene. Plus, it’s really just a lot of fun. This one is highly recommended. THENWOTHM SCORE: 9/10” – The NWOTHM

“‘Creation’s Call’ never gets boring, even on Heavy Rotation. Five gifted musicians have succeeded in creating a varied EP. The twin guitar solos are convincing the whole time. It’s just a shame that it ends after twenty-one minutes. It makes you wish for a full-length album. And, of course, a thrilling live performance. 9.3/10” – Metalheads Forever Magazine

“solid power metal style that should satiate any LARP-attendees or Dungeons and Dragons mavens. Keep an eye on this quintet – wield thy sword as they lead the battle charge for more quality power metal from the states. 8/10” – Dead Rhetoric

“Denver metal mob reckon that their goal on “Creation’s Call” was to build a world and tell a story in “three to five minutes.” It’s a world of fantasy, as “Oathsworn” proves, where metal rules and swords are held high. “Across The Rubicon,” however, is delivered with such skill that you can’t resist getting sucked in with them. Shaughnessy McDaniel has a brilliant “metal” voice, roaring on “Sons Of The Verdant,” and guitar duo Scott Hancock and Cody Martinez can knock out a NWOBHM riff like it’s 1982, as the title song underlines. “Brothers Of Five” brings the epic one last time, galloping in proper fashion, and it’ll be interesting to see how Siege Perilous develops. This is one hell of an opening statement, mind you. 8.5/10” – Maximum Volume Music

“Creation’s Call not only highlights Siege Perilous’ dedication to epic storytelling but also emphasises their versatility within the power metal genre. With influences ranging from historical events to high fantasy, this EP offers a rich and varied auditory experience that will captivate fans. Prepare to embark on a grand journey through myth and history as Siege Perilous delivers their latest saga.” – Amplify The Noise

“Creation’s Call it is a cohesive and well-crafted work, where the combination of rich letters in history and fantasy, with a meticulous musical execution, it makes mandatory, regardless of its short duration. [82%]” – Via Nocturna
“Creation’s Call doesn’t get boring even in heavy rotation. Five gifted musicians have created a varied EP. The solos of the twin guitars are convincing across the board. It’s just a shame that it’s over after twenty-one minutes. You want a full-length album. And of course a sweaty live performance. 9.4/10” – Keep On Rocking

“Colorfully mixed NWOTHM/Epic Heavy/Power Metal elixir that appeals to a broad range of fans between ALESTORM, BATTLEROAR, ETERNAL CHAMPION, GATEKEEPER, IRON MAIDEN, RUNNING WILD and WRATHBLADE. Awakens a huge appetite for a full long-play album. On this EP you can clearly see that the band has enormous potential and has already given a great taste of their skills. Conclusion: Strong-looking genretobak that falls out of the usual range! 8,5/10” – FFM-Rock

““Oathsworn,” hits the guns from the get go, slamming through the turnstiles of time and building the great beyond.” – The Median Man

“America’s Siege Perilous release new EP CREATION’S CALL – 5 slabs of hard and heavy metal with a twist of power metal.” – Loud Enough Magazine

““Oathsworn” simply explodes out of the gate. The band ratchets every possible dial up to 11 and charges into battle with an epic statement of intent.” – Nine Circles

““Brothers Of The Five” offers classic power metal as you would appreciate it. The strain on the neck muscles is correspondingly high and in some places the number cannot deny a slight Maiden stable smell.” – Hellfire Magazin

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0 Canadian Thrashers TRISKELYON New Music Video “Eternal Conflict” ft. Tiina Teal (Detente) Off Third Album “Shattered Elysium” Out Sept 2024

September 16, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Triskelyon

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Montreal, QC – September 16, 2024

Canadian Thrashers TRISKELYON New Music Video “Eternal Conflict” ft. Tiina Teal (Detente)

Third Album “Shattered Elysium” Out Sept 27th, 2024 via Moribund Records

Canadian thrash metal Gods Triskelyon will be delivering stainless steel fury on their highly anticipated third album, “Shattered Elysium” this coming September 27th from Moribund Records to follow “Artificial Insanity,” (2023) and “Downfall” (2022).

In the lead-up to its release, Triskelyon is sharing their latest music video “Eternal Conflict” featuring guest vocals from Tiina Teal of Detente.

“Eternal Conflict is about us, humanity, as we live in a violent world engulfed in perpetual war and conflict. It highlights the devastation and despair caused by continuous warfare, with imagery of crumbling cities, blood-soaked grounds, and lives destroyed. The relentless nature of the violence is a cycle that perpetuates itself without end.” says band founder and guitarist Geoff Waye.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Eternal Conflict” at https://youtu.be/KsBHw5cQnFI

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3B6gMbZ

Founded in 2021 by guitarist Geoff Waye of the acclaimed true metal band Category VI, Triskelyon is again back to enthralling the metal world with “Shattered Elysium”. With this lethal third strike, Triskelyon’s band leader Geoff Waye once again drafted some of the finest emissaries of the Canadian metal scene. Enlisting the vocal talents of guests Amanda Kiernan (Into Eternity, The Order of Chaos), Eric Forrest (E-Force, ex-VoiVod), Tiina Teal (Détente), Amanda Jackman (Category VI), Armin Kamal (Infrared), Dale Drew (Sea Dogs), Fíochmhar (Artach), Des Mason and Pete Healey, this album detonates as a pure and true thrash metal masterpiece. The record features a unique style along with refreshing variations of thrashing classics! Traditional, yet intricate, drum duties are exceptionally executed by Raul Marques (Burning Torment), while Dwayne Pike, Keith Jackman (Category VI), Rick White, and Darrin Pope are conscripted on bass.

“Shattered Elysium” runs the gamut from pure 80’s thrash and speed metal to classic power metal, and traditional heavy metal, and even includes some brutal death-thrash. It attains an impressive new milestone in classic thrash metal, with far-reaching appeal across all heavy metal sub-genres. “Shattered Elysium” truly resurrects the glory days of the 1980s, while maintaining a fresh and modern sound!

In keeping with Triskelyon‘s tradition of closing their albums with an iconic cover, this release delivers a thunderous metal rendition of Duran Duran’s mega-hit “Hungry Like the Wolf.”

Album pre-order – https://www.moribundcult.com/product/DEAD327.html

Track Listing:
1. Beyond Shattered Elysium (Intro) (0:56)
2. Endgame Euphoria (3:52)
3. Anarchy Avenue (5:00)
4. Hellbound Hellions (4:52)
5. Sealed Hypocrisy (4:28)
6. Under His Eye (5:14)
7. Eternal Conflict (4:42)
8. The Battle for Monte Cassino (4:00)
9. Phantom Serenade (6:04)
10. Whispers from the Shadows (4:39)
11. Hungry Like the Wolf (Duran Duran cover) (3:26)
Album Length: 47:16

Follow TRISKELYON:
Facebook | Bandcamp

Follow Moribund Records:
Moribund Website | Facebook | Instagram | Bandcamp

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“It’s refreshing, for once, to discover a thrash band that aren’t geared towards utter devastation but, rather, crafting a record that an audience can simply put on and vibe to. With more than forty-five minutes to work with, the band still stuck to their guns and applied songwriting that saw every minute feel earned and needed for what their performance entailed.” – The Razor’s Edge

“Waye has shown he can write in any metal style and the guys he got together to perform are world class. The production is pretty big too so, if you like Megadeth, Agent Steel, Exodus, Overkill, etc. then there will be something on here that you like. Me? I liked it all! Hopefully, Canadian metal will be taken a bit more seriously with this release.” – My Global Mind

“classical Thrash Metal tracks and many 80s vibes.” – Metal-Temple

“Heavy, pounding, in-your-face, power metal-laced thrash” – Metal Crypt

“A who’s who of musicians in the Canadian Thrash scene! Riffs and soloing are nothing short of fantastic!” – MetalNoise

“Powerful at the right point but also epic, with sharp and anthemic vocal parts” MetalHead.it

“Power-Thrash equipped with murderous riffs on a technically first-class level with changeable exciting vocal variability.” – FFM-Rock

“Minimal filler and maximum melody!” – Heavy Music HQ

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0 Rockshots Records – Classic Prog Rock A CIRCUS Streaming Second Single “Two Ghosts” Off Self-Titled Debut Album Out Oct 2024

September 13, 2024
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· A CIRCUS (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 13, 2024

Classic Prog Rock A CIRCUS Streaming Second Single “Two Ghosts”

Self-Titled Debut Album Out Oct 11th, 2024 From Rockshots Records

A CIRCUS led by guitarist Luca Federici draws inspiration from iconic bands like Rainbow, Queen, Deep Purple, Ozzy, and Blackmore’s Night is happy to announce the release of their second single called “Two Ghosts” off their upcoming self-titled album out October 11, 2024, from Rockshots Records.

Featuring the legendary Shane Gaalaas on drums (Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Schenker, B’z) and the incredible Ronnie Romero on vocals (Rainbow, Lords of Black), this international ensemble is set to make waves in the rock world!

For fans of Rainbow, Queen, Deep Purple, Ozzy Osborne, and Blackmore’s Night

Literally inspired by the idea of two ghosts endlessly searching for each other, this haunting track “Two Ghosts” is a clear homage to the magical atmospheres of Blackmore’s Night. Featuring a simple yet deeply effective melody, the song captures a sense of mystery and longing.

Get ready to dive into a world of hard rock with a touch of classic prog!

“Two Ghosts” at the following links:

LISTEN: https://lnk.to/1P9Rie

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnCZQ4YS8h8

ALBUM PRE-ORDER: https://lnk.to/ACircus

First single – Judas – https://youtu.be/tfmvsBmrq-U

(Cover Artwork by Hugh Syme (Rush, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Fates Warning, Megadeth, Kiss)

Track Listing:
1. OUT OF THE HAT (1:24)
2. BURN THE WITCH (4:25)
3. A SNOW COVERED ROAD (4:47)
4. TWO GHOSTS (3:40)
5. RAINBOW TEARS (4:43)
6. THE SLEEPER (7:01)
7. JUDAS (4:18)
8. SHADOWY MAN (4:46)
9. SWING LITTLE GIRL (3:06)

Album credits:
PRODUCED by Luca Federici
RECORDED at Crumb West Studios (California), Ex Cantine (Italy) and VdV Studio (Romania)
MIXED by Simone C. Pirazzoli at Ex Cantine (Italy)
MASTERED by Peter Hewitt-Dutton at Bakery Mastering (California)
COVER ARTWORK by Hugh Syme
Musicians:
Ronnie Romero – vocals
Luca Federici – guitars & backing vocals
Gian Marco Verdone – keyboards & orchestral mockups
Alfredo Federici – bass
Shane Gaalaas – drums

More info: www.Rockshots.eu | http://www.facebook.com/acircusofficial | http://www.instagram.com/acircusofficial

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0 MAITREYA Reimagines Progressive Metal With Instrumental Trumpet Versions of “Traveler” and “Still Motion” Off Forthcoming EP “Auxesis” Out October 2024

September 13, 2024
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· Maitreya · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 13, 2024

MAITREYA Reimagines Progressive Metal With Instrumental Trumpet Versions of “Traveler” and “Still Motion”

New EP “Auxesis” Out October 2024

L-R: Brandon Pellatt (Drums) | Mark Wylie (Guitar) | Matt Cutrara (Vocals) | Lyam Morrison (Bass)

Photo Credit: Alex McFarland

Canada’s progressive metal outfit Maitreya is set to release unique instrumental trumpet renditions of their tracks “Traveler” and “Still Motion”. These innovative releases showcase the band’s commitment to complex compositions and genre-bending tendencies. The releases give a nod to the band’s influences in the jazz-fusion realm, offering fans a fresh perspective on their intricate songwriting. They comment on the tracks:

“We’ve always been interested in exploring the intersections between different musical styles. These trumpet versions allow us to showcase the melodic intricacies of our compositions in a completely new light. Sometimes as a band, we ask ourselves if we are a metal band that plays jazz, or a jazz band that plays metal. These reiterated versions, featuring trumpeter Paul Callander, are representative of the bridging of these two worlds.”

These two singles are the last teases before the new EP “Auxesis” EP drops on October 11th, 2024. It offers listeners a glimpse into Maitreya‘s evolving sound and their commitment to musical exploration.

Formed in 2016 in Whitby, Ontario, Maitreya has quickly established themselves as a force in the progressive metal scene. Their sophomore album “Hyper Reels” (2021) solidified their reputation for creating music that is both beautiful and devastating, exploring themes of metaphysical reality and artificial intelligence.

From intricate rhythms to powerful breakdowns, Maitreya is redefining what progressive metal is. They are recommended for fans of Twelve Foot Ninja, Leprous, and Thank You Scientist.

Listen to instrumental trumpet renditions for “The Traveler” and “Still Motion” at the following links:

The Traveler – https://youtu.be/7FpgN8DKZ3k

Still Motion – https://youtu.be/U_vsid51Qes

“Auxesis” is due out on October 11, 2024, and will be available for pre-order at https://maitreyametal.bandcamp.com.

Visualizers:

“The Traveler” – https://youtu.be/l0zzmrJizfg

“Still Motion” – https://youtu.be/xc6lnO_yml8

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3Whrogn

Track Listing:
1. Paradigm (6:47)
2. Still Motion (4:49)
3. The Traveler (5:32)
4. Vestigial Memories (5:21)
5. Arcana (6:05)

More Info – https://www.maitreyametal.com | https://www.facebook.com/maitreyametal | https://www.instagram.com/maitreyametal

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“Just relaxing and enjoying a catchy riff is not an option with Maitreya anyway. If you like complex song structures and styles that are woven together without compromise, Maitreya is the right place for you.” – Musika

“We’re always on the hunt for interesting new metal bands, and Canada’s Maitreya certainly qualifies. The band’s newest single, “Catalyst”, treads familiar progressive metal territory – think vocals similar to Leprous and instrumentation akin to older BTBAM – but rest assured it sounds fresh.” – New Fury Media

“Heavy metallers Maitreya recognize the value of dreams with their new single and music video for “Bloom,” a rifftastic blast of progressive metal.” – V13

“What’s on the menu here is a wide range of flavours. There’s something to suit the taste of any serious metal fan. This relatively new band has some good ideas and knows how to execute them. Despite the current restrictions, these guys have plenty of time to bring the Maitreya brand to the fore.” – The Prog Space

“What we have here with Hyper Reels is a fresh take on both progressive metal and metalcore in general. Ten high-powered and heavy efforts that go in a myriad of unexpected and thrilling directions. If there’s one thing Maitreya do well on Hyper Reels, it is to keep you guessing all the time.” Games, Brrraaains & A Headbanging Life

“Ambitious and aggressive, Canada’s Maitreya break boundaries from the beginning with Departed. Heavy, contemporary metal chords are underscored by droning, chorusing vocals, but blink and you’ll miss them as Maitreya soon change direction to a growling verse pandemonium. Their riffing is adventurous and deadly, cutting through weighty, rolling rhythms and movements.” – Jace Media

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0 Out Now! HELEVORN Release Dark And Gloomy New Doom Metal Album “Espectres”

September 13, 2024
by Asher
· Helevorn · Music News

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Out Now! HELEVORN Release Dark And Gloomy New Doom Metal Album “Espectres”

L-R – JM Rubio – Bass, Sandro Vizcaino – Guitars, Pedro S Bonnin – Keys, Josep Brunet – Vocals, Alex Correa – Guitars

Photo Credit – Tuco Martin

Mallorca, Spain’s renowned doom metal band Helevorn is now dropping their fifth studio album, “Espectres” which promises to deliver a gloomy, gothic, and doomy metal listening experience. Following significant line-up changes over the past three years, Helevorn has emerged stronger and more creative than ever. The band enlisted the talents of Sebastià Barceló (Trallery) for drum recordings, adding a new dynamic to their sound. This album represents a slight departure from Helevorn‘s previous work, with new guitarist Alex composing 60% of the material. Fans can expect the familiar atmospheric and emotional depth Helevorn is known for, but with a rawer, more technical edge. The band shares the details behind the album:

“This album is based on Hauntology, described first by Jaques Derrida and after by the philosopher Mark Fisher. He wrote “The Ghosts of My Life”, an amazing book where he describes the ‘slow cancellation of future’, and a lot of great concepts about the specters and the absences. How they make us what we really are. Is a fantastic concept to write a Doom Metal album isn’t it?”

While still rooted in their self-coined “Mediterranean Doom” style, this album leans more heavily into pure doom and metal elements. The band promises a less epic, less folk-influenced sound, focusing instead on the core essence of doom metal. Helevorn thinks it can be an intense experience for those who want to connect something very emotional and very philosophic with dark and gloomy music.

Helevorn will be embarking on an extensive live tour, after the release of the album. Those with an interest in Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, and Draconian, will appreciate the art that they are creating.

Due out on September 13, 2024, from Meuse Music Records, “Espectres” is available for album order (Vinyl/CD) at http://www.helevorn.com/shop | Helevornofficial.bandcamp.com

Track Listing:
1. Inherit the Stars (6:36)
2. The Defiant God (5:07)
3. Signals (4:47)
4. When Nothing Shudders (5:49)
5. Unbreakable Silence (7:15)
6. L’Endemà (5:37)
7. The Lost Futures (5:46)
8. Children of the Sunrise (4:40)

More info: https://www.helevorn.com | https://www.facebook.com/helevornband | https://www.instagram.com/helevornband

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“Espectres is an album of the utmost quality that delivers a punch of moodiness, melancholy and emotion while managing to still be pretty damn heavy. It’s an album that deserves to be heard and once you listen to it, it’s going to be hard to stop repeating it over and over again.10/10” – Games, Brrraaains & Head-Banging-Life

“What it does is push the boundaries of the genre with subtle experimentation, emotive songwriting, and a deep understanding of the human condition. Helevorn has crafted an album that is both introspective and outwardly forceful, making it a vital listen for any fan of doom in 2024.” – Sentinel Daily

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0 Streaming Now! Manuel Barbará Releases Blade Runner Themed Metal EP “Whisper in a Storm”

September 12, 2024
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· Manuel Barbara · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 12, 2024

Streaming Now! Manuel Barbará Releases Blade Runner Themed Metal EP “Whisper in a Storm”

New EP “Whisper in a Storm” Out Sept 13th, 2024

Metal guitarist and composer Manuel Barbará is proud to announce the release of his new EP “Whisper in a Storm”. The EP combines the aggression and technical mastery of heavy metal with the formal and harmonic concepts learned from the great composers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Barbará shares what listeners can expect:

“‘Whisper in a Storm’ had a very “cyberspace and neon” sort of feel to it, which helped steer our decision to make it about Blade Runner. It’s mainly djent and prog, but I’m finding small touches of death metal creeping into my ideas the longer I play in Necro. It features four very distinct songs, each featuring one of my favorite musicians, that all live in the same sonic world. I hope the listeners like it as much as I do.”

The EP boasts an impressive lineup of guest musicians, including violinist Jody Miller, guitarist Jake Howsam Lowe of Plini and The Helix Nebula, Michael Nystrom Bala of Necronomicon Ex Mortis, vocalist Thalia Tymowski of Among the Stars, and guitarist Millisa Henderson. These collaborations add depth and variety to Barbará‘s already rich sonic palette.

Barbará’s compositions aim to unify the spheres of metal and classical music, creating carefully constructed pieces full of ambiance and color. This EP is designed to be a strange, adventurous, expertly crafted punch to the face with just enough spacey ambiance to make it punch even harder and just enough big synths to make it feel like you might be stabbed with a katana under a neon sign. It is recommended for fans of Periphery, Meshuggah, and Keith Merrow.

Listen to the full stream premiere of “Whisper in a Storm” via TheProgSpace HERE.

Due out September 13, 2024, “Whisper in a Storm” is available for digital pre-save at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/manuelbarbar/whisper-in-a-storm

Video – “A Different Horizon” ft. Jake Howsam Lowe (Plini, The Helix Nebula) – https://youtu.be/exU_sPMSRsY

Video – “Dead Hand” – https://youtu.be/Boc0B1CsT5A

Track Listing:
1. Dead Hand (feat. Jody Miller) – 5:43
2. A Different Horizon (feat. Jake Howsam Lowe) – 5:49
3. Aphelion (feat. Michael Nystrom Bala) – 4:13
4. Whisper in a Storm (feat. Thalia Tymowski & Millisa Henderson) – 4:51
5. Whisper in a Storm (instrumental) – 4:51
EP Length: 24:42

More info: Manuelbarbara.com | Facebook.com/8stringalchemy | Instagram.com/8stringalchemy | Tiktok.com/@8stringalchemy

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“Berklee trained and steeped in metal music, composing, and shredding, the EP (Whisper in a Storm) is going to unite die-hard metal fans and guitar geeks alike.” – Ghost Cult Magazine

“With its rhythmic elements and heavy riffs, Manuel Barbará’s debut album is in the purity of modern instrumental progressive metal. But his influences from classical composers add an interesting extra touch.”- Music Waves (2021 – Moonrise – LP)

“a spectacular showcase of the progressive qualities of Manuel Barbará.” – Games, Brains and A Headbanging Life (2021 – Moonrise – LP)

“This is an astounding first record. Especially for a single composer. If you are a fan of atmospheric instrumental metal, give it a shot. I give the album a solid 8/10. Manuel is already looking forward to the future with new compositions which are even more refined and elaborate. I’m looking forward to it with great anticipation.” – Belgian Metal Shredder (2021 – Moonrise – LP)

“I really enjoyed my time with this album. I’m a big fan of djenty riffs, dissonant tones and atmosphere which this album provided aplenty. The record shows that Manuel is a master craftsman in composition. The album clocks in at about 35 minutes. In this case that’s a plus. It doesn’t overstay its welcome and makes the tracks stand out more. The album is instrumental, which could be a turnoff for some people. But to me it benefits from it. It’s more of a listening album than an all-out headbang/rocking out record.” – Belgian Metal Shredder (2021 – Moonrise – LP)

“without a doubt that we have a talented musician and composer in front of us. The approach is in large parts of the material progressive metal with the corresponding hardness and complexity… You can’t deny the band’s instrumental quality…” – Metal-Heads.de (2021 – Moonrise – LP)

“Manuel Barbará shines bright on Moonrise… this is a fascinating listen and it is easy to appreciate Manuel’s complex musical narrative… this deserves a listen as it does embody the prog metal ideal and as such, it’s a damn good album: think Tesseract or Periphery.” – RAMzine (2021 – Moonrise – LP)

“Barbará has rejuvenated the instrumental metal genre, boldly handling what is often perceived as a deficit of vocals and composing with refinement and a brilliantly malicious sense of melody and groove.” – Jace Media (2021 – Moonrise – LP)

“It’s unbelievable that Moonrise is the debut of a musical high-flyer. Manuel Barbará releases an unbelievably mature masterpiece, which not only pays homage to its role models Dream Theater, Keith Merrow, or Periphery, but also presents crisp, progressive Djent Metal at eye level, which despite its perfection and precision still offers room for improvement. My recommendation with 8.5 / 10” – Soundmagnet (2021 – Moonrise – LP)

“Inviting the listener in with some mystical soundscapes, the tempo and mood change immediately when the trio start firing on all cylinders with a dent-driven, pushing rhythmic sound alongside Manuel’s epic and virtuosic guitar work. The overall sound is dark and mighty, but every now and then gets brightened by some gleaming tones. The use of electronic sounds add a modern vibe as well and he skillfully alternates between full-power, highly technical, and calmer, atmospheric parts, before taking us to the gigantic ending riff.” – Tuonela Magazine (2021 – Moonrise – LP)

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0 Bam & Co. Heavy – Streaming Now! Groovy Death INSURRECTION Presents New Album “Obsolescence”

September 12, 2024
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· Insurrection · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 12, 2024

Streaming Now! Groovy Death INSURRECTION Presents New Album “Obsolescence”

L-R – Jay Cross – Drums, Martin Samson – Bass, Stef Jomphe – Vocals, Mike Birch – Guitar, Antonin Perras-Foisy – Guitar

Photo credit: Lisa Thompson and Darkmoon Studios

With over 20 years of annihilating fans across Canada and beyond, Gatineau, QC groovy and heavy-hitting death metal outfit INSURRECTION returns with their latest album “Obsolescence” on label Bam & Co. Heavy. Their first full-length in seven years, this fifth studio album represents a culmination of everything they’ve worked on over 2 decades, with both familiar (original) faces, as well as fresh blood in the lineup. Their music often addresses social and political themes through bilingual lyrics in both English and French.

Throughout their existence, INSURRECTION has gained a notable reputation on stage throughout Canada with tours covering coast to coast, including performances at festivals such as Montebello Rockfest, Trois-Rivières Metalfest, and Decimate Metalfest along with sharing the stage with bands like Cannibal Corpse and the Black Dahlia Murder.

The concept of “Obsolescence” is reflected throughout the album, and the band took things a step further by ending the record with a 3-song trilogy called The New Uprising. The trilogy which includes sub-themes of demagogy and elitism, as well as reflections on the death penalty, tells the cryptic story of a robotic uprising that is actually a metaphor for the rise of political extremism in the world.

One easter egg that long-time INSURRECTION fans may notice is that, like many of their other albums, The Obsolescence starts with the final notes from their previous 2017 album, “Extraction”.

The band comments on “Obsolescence”:

“We think people are going to really enjoy the mix of the sound they’ve come to know and love alongside some new ingredients. ‘Obsolescence’ brings together both people who have been in the band for 20+ years, and people who have only recently joined. It gives the music both a familiar and a fresh sound that we’re really excited to share. Some songs are going to be immediate fan-favourites, and others we think are really going to grow on people. Ultimately, we want people to have fun. The band is sort of like an onion, in that there’s something immediate there that’s fun, catchy, and of course, heavy. But for people who want to keep peeling the layers back, they’ll find some unexpected harmonies, some lyrics with a deeper meaning to them. Admittedly a lot of people may also need to learn a second language (French or English) to actually understand all the lyrics. Ultimately, there’s something there for everyone. If you want to just rock out and have fun, you’ll enjoy our music. And if you want something that goes a bit deeper, you’ll also find that. “

Before “Obsolescence” is officially released by Bam & Co. Heavy on September 13th, the full album stream can be heard via its premiere on Bravewords HERE.

Recommended for fans of Misery Index, Testament, and Nevermore, “Obsolescence” will be available at the following links:

CD and Vinyl album pre-order for “Obsolescence” is available at https://boutique.boiteamusique.ca/en/448-insurrection

Music Video – The Gathering – https://youtu.be/OloWe37IY04

Show Dates:
Sept 28 – Gatineau, QC – Le Minotaure
Oct 11 – Sainte-Thérèse, Qc – Le Montecristo
Oct 12- St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC – La Boite (Festival Communion)
Dec 6 – Drummondville, QC- Pub La Sainte-Paix

Track Listing:
1. Preprogrammed – (1:04)
2. The Gathering – (4:47)
3. Failures of the Flesh – (3:47)
4. Le secret des dieux – (3:33)
5. Némésis – (3:48)
6. Hostile Takeover – (4:14)
7. Obsession – (1:57)
8. Charogne – (4:24)
9. Initiate the End – (4:12)
10. Obsolete – (5:30)
11. Bless the Machine – (4:46)
Album Length: 42:07

More info: Facebook.com/BamAndCoHeavy | Insurrectionmetal.com

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“This new single (Bless the Machine) goes flat-out right from the start, launched by an extended, serrated-edge scream, rapidly thrusting grooves, and a blizzard of mechanistic yet maniacal riffing. Intestinally deep gutturals proclaim their murderous prayer as the music occasionally seems to dismally moan and wail. The drums methodically chop, but while razor-sharp in their execution they also prove to be just as berserk as the fleet-fingered contortions of the fretwork. And yes, the song includes a head-spinning guitar solo that does sound like a refugee from Castlevania. It’s a hell of a wild, adrenaline-fueled gallop, further fueled by doubled voices screaming, but the song also frequently does sound like malicious machines ecstatically stitching steel through blasted flesh and broken bones — and like the piteous agonies of their victims.” – NoCleanSinging

“From the slow, chugging intro to the fast, thrashy chorus, this is pure, unadulterated death metal with plenty of doomy and thrashy elements to keep people on their toes. The band have been at it for 20 years, and this song (The Gathering) is proof that they aren’t slowing down any time soon.” – Decibel Magazine

“the group continues its metallic death proposition and this fifth album (Obsolescence) is intended to be as refreshing as an autumn swim in the Ottawa River. In other words, it keeps you alive and wakes you up.” – Ars Media QC

“Insurrection de Gatineau pulls no punches with Obsolescence which will be released in mid-September. After listening to their two extracts, Bless The Machine and The Gathering, clearly it’s going to be the bomb!” – Thorium Magazine

“Insurrection play a groovy type of death metal that’s equal parts Dying Fetus, Decapitated and Lamb of God.” – Metal Sucks

“Head-banging, crushing riffs are the name of the game” – Exclaim!

“It’s immensely obliterating, but the grooves are especially titanic” -No Clean Singing

“Insurrection are masters of dishing out an aural onslaught” – Games, Brains and a Headbanging life

“faultless technically brutal yet catchy and melodic, death metal, infused with some wonderful thrash moments” – Moshville Times UK

“Insurrection hammer you with a full on assault of thumping drums, gnarly riffs and even gnarlier, sometimes bestial, growling vocals.” – Rock n Load Mag

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0 Streaming Now! NIGHTWRAITH’s Progressive MeloDeath Epic Album “Divergence”

September 12, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Nightwraith

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Montreal, QC – September 12, 2024

Streaming Now! NIGHTWRAITH’s Progressive MeloDeath Epic Album “Divergence”

L-R – Caleb Jose Tardio – Keyboards/Synthesizer, Igor Panasewicz – Guitar, Isidro “Spy” Soto – Drums, Jacob St. Amand – Bass, Benjamin Pitts – Vocals/Guitar

Photo Credit – Josh Massara

NightWraith, the progressive melodic death metal band from Denver, USA presents their latest and new offering “Divergence”. An album featuring eight original tracks and a cover version of Pink Floyd’s “Us and Them”, the full-length has a lot of depth to it and is not a traditional metal record.

Vocalist guitarist Benjamin Explains further:

“We hope people can appreciate the risks we took on this record. We wanted to really kick it up a notch for anyone who already knows our music since they might be expecting that from us. We also don’t want to turn off any potential new listeners, so it was kind of a fine line between what current fans expect from us, and what brand-new listeners are willing to keep an open mind for. There’s really something for everyone on this album, whether it’s 80’s style guitar riffs, blast beats, electric piano, or guttural vocals.”

“Divergence” takes listeners on a sonic journey. There are many layers to it and the band’s idea was for people to hear something new with each listen. The album is intended to lift you up with major melodies, evoke emotion with harmonic minors, and harken overall feelings of nostalgia and hope. ‘Divergence’ often utilizes classic songwriting structures (verse/chorus/bridge/lead). Each instrument is not overly complicated, but when layered on top of each other, the music has a lot of depth. The drums are fast with lots of big rock fills and the choice to use fast double bass and blast beats was meant to give the album a driving, more ‘classic’ metal sound. The keyboards/synthesizer tones are the icing on the cake and are what truly color the album in a nostalgic-sounding way. The melodies that were written to lay on top of the guitars are what give the songs the musical complexity that can be rare within the heavy metal genre. There are also a lot of solos on this album, but none of them are overly ‘shreddy’ and are meant to serve the song, not the player.

The band also stepped up the production on this album by recruiting some talented guest musicians to contribute and added extra rhythmic layers using acoustic guitar and percussive instruments like cowbells and shakers. Then stepped up the production again by involving producer Zack Ohren (Machine Head, Immolation) to mix and master the record, which gave it a top-shelf-sounding production quality.

Listen to the full album stream for “Divergence” via its premiere on Decibel Magazine HERE.

Due out on September 13, 2024, from What’s Left Records, “Divergence” is available for album pre-order at https://nightwraith.bandcamp.com/

Vinyl pre-order – https://whatsleftrecords.bigcartel.com/product/nightwraith-divergence-lp-clear-red-vinyl

Music Video – “Whispers of Dragonflies” – https://youtu.be/6GbvCjvV0Lc

Music Video – “Perpetual Night” – https://youtu.be/bd49beja8YI

Track Listing:
1. Fruitless (5:15)
2. Perpetual Night (5:13) ft. guest Cole Rudy – Pedal Steel Guitar
3. One Flower (5:14) ft. guest Andreas Wild – Baritone Saxophone
4. Whispers of Dragonflies (5:27) ft. guest Kelly Schilling – Concert Flute
5. Invocation (2:19) ft. guest Joey Truscelli – Guitar Solo
6. Fallen Kings and Queens (4:20) ft. guests Dan Phelps & Chuck French – Backup Vocals
7. Nothing Left to Lose (3:24)
8. Divergence (5:20) ft. guests Jeremy Portz & Xander Galvin-Soto – Auxiliary Percussion
9. Us and Them (bonus Pink Floyd cover) (5:18)
Album Length: 42:08

More info: Nightwraithband.com | Facebook.com/nightwraithband | Instagram.com/nightwraithband | Twitter.com/nightwraithband

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“Striking a delicate balance between the baroque stylings of a band like Dimmu Borgir and the more grandiose melodies of Inexorum, Denver’s NightWraith brilliantly capture the majesty of black metal on new single Perpetual Night. Drawing lyrical inspiration from 1927 sci-fi movie Metropolis – clips of which pop up in the music video – the track is a showcase of bald ambition and songwriting craft, playing up to the underground’s most aspirational aspects, hinting at bigger things to come on new album Divergence, out September 13.” – Metal Hammer (Perpetual Night off album Divergence 2024)

“As you’ll quickly discover, in its opening phase it (Whispers of Dragonflies) presents an unusual amalgam of futuristic swirling keyboards and full-throttle blackened ferocity replete with raking chords, hammering drums, and scalding vocals. But it does begin changing, like a musical chameleon. Those changes include a beautifully ringing guitar melody backed by shimmering synths, musing bass tones, and gripping drum fills, and fronted by somber and melancholy singing with a bit of grit in the gears. That phase is a sublime experience, made even more sublime by a guitar solo that sounds like a beguiling prog-rock throwback. The intensity builds again, but without sacrificing the music’s increasingly head-spinning beauty, and that paves the way for the afore-mentioned concert-flute solo, which is flat-out mesmerizing. As also mentioned, the song then loops back to its beginning — hammering, slashing, scalding, and swirling once more, fierce but also glorious. The song is presented with a beautifully filmed video of the band performing the music. Enjoy!” – NoCleanSinging (Whispers of Dragonflies off album Divergence 2024)

“One thing that has done better than nearly all of their musical peers was throwing convention out the window and running it over a few times with their truck. This album stands out as one of the most unusual I’ve ever heard. It masterfully blends the raw intensity of fierce Black Metal with the soothing presence of smooth keyboards and intricate guitar harmonies. The contrast between the harsh vocals and the melodic, atmospheric layers creates a unique listening experience that feels both powerful and unexpectedly harmonious, pushing the boundaries of what music can offer. 10/10” – Metal Temple – Album – Divergence 2024)

“The tracks from the band’s upcoming album, Divergence, which What’s Left Records is releasing on September 13, are a mix of blackened death metal and prog. Caleb Jose Tardio’s (keyboards and synthesizer), Igor Panasewicz (guitar), Isidro “Spy” Soto (drums), Jacob St. Amand (bass) and Benjamin Pitts (vocals and guitar) have been at it since 2016 and call what they do “blackened dad rock.” But NightWraith isn’t your father’s metal.” – Denver’s Westword (Album – Divergence 2024)

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