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0 Proggers SHUMAUN Releases Video For Instrumental Masterpiece “Anxiety and Daydreams” Off “New Album “Opposing Mirrors” Featuring An All-Star Lineup of Drummers

July 18, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Shumaun

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Proggers SHUMAUN Releases Video For Instrumental Masterpiece “Anxiety and Daydreams”

New Album “Opposing Mirrors” Out Now!

Featuring An All-Star Lineup of Drummers – Thomas Lang (Peter Gabriel, Paul Gilbert), Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats), Leo Margarit (Pain of Salvation)

(L to R) – Jose Mora: Bass, Farhad Hossain: Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Tyler Kim: Guitar

Shumaun, the progressive rock band from Virginia, USA, has gained recognition for their intricate compositions and emotive soundscapes across their last three albums. They have recently released their fourth album “Opposing Mirrors,” which features guest drummers Thomas Lang (Peter Gabriel, Paul Gilbert), Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats), and Leo Margarit (Pain of Salvation).

Today, the band releases their latest music video for the instrumental single “Anxiety and Daydreams.” This six-minute track highlights their progressive songwriting, blending post-rock and heavy-metal influences to create a distinctive and compelling sound. Here, the band discusses the creation of the single and its accompanying video.

“This track is easily my favorite instrumental I’ve written. It really takes the listener on a journey through several moods. It’s also our first attempt at a proper music video. The basic plot involves the band wandering through the woods playing their instruments while comically running away from scary figures they encounter—characters clearly inspired by the twin girls in ‘The Shining’ and Pennywise from ‘It.’ We’re a bunch of goofy dudes, so we decided to inject some humor into this video and not take ourselves too seriously.” adds vocalist/guitarist Farhad Hossain.

“We filmed in the video for “Anxiety and Daydreams” on a ridiculously hot day, with mosquitoes eating us up,” said bassist Jose Mora. Guitarist Tyler Kim added, “We had to abandon the shoot after setting everything up just to get bug spray.” Despite these challenges, the band persevered, and it turned out to be a fun experience.

The album features material that will definitely resonate with prog fans, but Shumaun believes their music is accessible to all music lovers, blending technical impressiveness with deep emotional impact. It is recommended for fans of Rush, Porcupine Tree, and Dream Theater.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Anxiety and Daydreams” via its premiere on TheProgSpace HERE.

“Opposing Mirrors” was released on June 28, 2024, and is available at https://shumaun.bandcamp.com and Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3V9G00C

Lyric Video – “Opposing Mirrors” ft. Thomas Lang (Peter Gabriel, Paul Gilbert) – https://youtu.be/IFYw4oPomWE

Lyric Video – “Some Memories” ft. Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats) – https://youtu.be/yMdi1oxeMdg

Track Listing:
1. The Perils of Amnesia (8:06)
2. Balance (6:00)
3. Opposing Mirrors (4:26)
4. Anxiety and Daydreams (6:00)
5. That Which Turns (4:54)
6. Beyond Reflection (6:28)
7. Some Memories 4:10)
8. Porcelain Trees (9:26)

Album Band Lineup
Farhad Hossain — Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Jose Mora — Bass
Tyler Kim — Guitars
Drums:
Thomas Lang (Tracks 1, 3, 8)
Marco Minnemann (Tracks 4, 7)
Leo Margarit (Tracks 5, 6)
Farhad Hossain (Track 2)

More info: Shumaun.com | Facebook.com/shumaun | Instagram.com/shumaunofficial

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“US prog trio Shumaun blend progressive musical inclinations with arena-sized choruses on powerful new song Some Memories.” – Prog Mag

“Lead vocalist and guitarist Farhad Hossain channels his admiration for rock legends like Rush and Tears for Fears in this modern yet nostalgic track (Opposing Mirrors).” – Metal Insider

“heaven is waiting to delight all real music lovers with SHUMAUN, with their authoritative masterpiece ´Opposing Mirrors´. ( 9.5 points )” – Saitenkult

“Favourite songs are the multi-faceted opener that even features a folk-rock accordion phrase. I love the head-banging hook on That Which Turns. This is a real driving-in-the-car anthem that gives a generous nod to latter-day Fates Warning. Beyond Reflection is a modern prog ballad with some joyous guitar work at the end. Anxiety Day Dreams is an instrumental for hazy summer days, whilst the closing Porcelain Trees is another multi-headed beast that spins from a poetic lullaby to tech-metal! However, the absolute gem is Some Memories which packs a giant hook, a killer riff and a great keyboard solo into its compact four minutes. One of the best songs Shumaun has ever written. So yes, Opposing Mirrors is another success for those of us who love melodic progressive rock/metal. Four out of four, and still counting!” – DPRP.net

““Opposing Mirrors,” rocks the house down, slapping the forward ground and driving the heart of the hardness.” – The Median Man

“The opener ‚ The Perils Of Amnesia ‘ already pushes the previous limits of the SHUMAUN cosmos: At the beginning, a subtle drum computer and lovely vocals whisper your ears, until a break plunges you into an almost folky whirlpool of percussive rhythms and brisk guitars. A great chorus puts the crown on the whole and because of the sheer variety, you can hardly believe that nine minutes can be over so quickly….What remains is the feeling of having listened to a very special album by a very special band, with the certainty that this pleasure will probably be denied to so many ignorant forever. But that shouldn’t be the case…” – Obliveon – 9.5/10

“Shumaun, continuing on the independent path of absolute autonomy, remain a precious secret for anyone who is moved by everything that the wider field of progressive rock/metal promises. With a multifaceted bond of thought and emotion, with a tamed technique that harmoniously serves the goal of expression and with a deep humanism in the themes of another great album, they are waiting even for those who are late, to share with them a new link of their precious chain.” – Soundcheck Network

“If I should summarize this album, then I’d say that a more accessible and atmospheric laden variety of classic era Dream Theater would give quite a few clues in the right direction. So if that sounds intriguing, this is an album that you might want to investigate.” – Progressor.net

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0 Rockshots Records – Streaming Now! Phoenix’s JUPITER CYCLOPS’ New Album “Age of the UFOnaut”

July 18, 2024
by Asher
· Jupiter Cyclops (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – July 18, 2024

Streaming Now! Phoenix’s JUPITER CYCLOPS’ New Album “Age of the UFOnaut”

Set to release their debut album “Age Of The UFOnaut” on July 19th, 2024 from Rockshots Records, Phoenix, AZ’s Jupiter Cyclops is an electrifying blend of energy, rockin riffs, catchy powerful vocal melodies, and contagious grooves. Featuring scene veterans Aaron Peltz (Downthesun, On a Pale Horse), guitarist Dustin Lyon (Opiate for the Masses), bassist Jake Melius (Big Wheel Stunt Show), and drummer Kyle Eades (Old Fashion Assassin), the quartet’s influences of classic rock and NWOBHM is sure to please fans of Clutch, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and more.

“The album is a journey through our minds. What we have created was born out of our experiences and influences. It has an overall rock feel with a metal tinge, and a little acid trip mixed into it all.” adds the band.

Exploring UFO sightings, conspiracy theories, interstellar demons, and the hidden parts of your mind, this is an album full of groove sludgy riffs, and a fresh take of blending stoner rock, classic heavy, and 70’s proto-metal. Fans will fall in love with tracks such as opener “Doomed”, an in-your-face fast-moving rocker fueled by conspiracy theories and paranoia to “Down From the Inside”, a classic tune about dismantling the system from within, all layered upon a sweet cake of riffs to “Chemical Voodoo”, a trippy song with a sludgy swinging guitar about the classic woes of drug experimentation to album closer “Way Down Below” featuring a booming guitar riff followed by thundering drums and bass, capped off with lyrics about the consequences of bad decisions.

Listen to the full stream premiere of “Age Of The UFOnaut” via DoomedAndStoned HERE.

Music Video – “Between Worlds” – https://youtu.be/UOTiuhfSYLk

“Age Of The UFOnaut” is due out on July 19th, 2024, and available for pre-order at https://bit.ly/JupiterCyclopsCD

Track Listing:
1. UFOnaut – 4:55
2. Between Worlds – 5:26
3. Sinful Ways – 5:10
4. Doomed – 5:47
5. Down From the Inside – 3:49
6. Chemical Voodoo – 5:23
7. Way Down Below – 5:58
8. Lumerian Nights – 4:21
Album Length: 40:49

JUPITER CYCLOPS are:
Dustin Lyon: Guitar
Aaron Peltz: Vocals
Jake Melius: Bass
Kyle Eades: Drums

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.facebook.com/JupiterCyclopsArizona

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0 Exitus Stratagem Records – Streaming Now! “Here Comes The Swarm” Is The Deadly Debut From Tennessee Thrash QUIESCENT MANTIS

July 18, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Quiescent Mantis

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Montreal, QC – July 18, 2024

Streaming Now! “Here Comes The Swarm” Is The Deadly Debut From Tennessee Thrash QUIESCENT MANTIS

New Album “Here Comes the Swarm” Out July 2024 via Exitus Stratagem Records

L-R – Jordan Mckenzie (Vocals/Bass), Chris Trainor (Guitar), Johnny Mejia (Drums)

Photo Credits: Josh Martin (ProMotion LLC)

Hailing from Tennessee, USA, Quiescent Mantis is geared up to unleash primal fury with their debut album “Here Comes The Swarm” produced by Yanic Bercier (Quo Vadis, Gone In April) at WaveTransform Recording Studio and due out on July 19th on Exitus Stratagem Records. The genre-defying release blends elements of hardcore, thrash, death, and metalcore into a whirlwind of relentless aggression.

“With this album, it truly shows not only how we come together as musicians but as storytellers. This album is all the best elements of thrash metal and science fiction horror movies put into one single package. ‘Here Comes The Swarm’ is the sound we created to release the swarm to the world.”

The band continues to explain that their goal is to give listeners the thrill of discovering metal for the first time. The writing process for this album was fueled by their collective stress, frustrations, and the challenges we all face, all brought to life through heavy, groovy, and relentless music. Each song is its own beast, crafted to evoke intense emotions and a sense of discovery.

Lyrically, the band draws inspiration from science fiction films like “Alien”, infusing their music with underlying themes and a touch of humor. Jordan McKenzie spearheads the lyrical compositions, weaving together narratives that reflect the struggles and triumphs of everyday life. The album artwork is a look into the hive and the queen mantis and what she has done to the humans taken back to the hive welcoming (if you can call it that) to the swarm. The album is recommended for fans of Orbit Culture, Havok, Power Trip, and Pantera.

Listen to the full stream premiere of “Here Comes The Swarm” via MetalInsider HERE.

Album pre-order for “Here Comes The Swarm” are available at https://www.exsrmusic.com/store/p/pre-sale-quiescent-mantis-here-come-the-swarm

Music Video – “Primal Form of Aggression” – https://youtu.be/IIYyMydy8sM

Digital (Spotify) – https://linktr.ee/QuiescentMantis

Show Dates:
July 19 – Knoxville, TN – Brickyard Bar (Album Release Party) w/ Summoner’s Circle, Belfast 6 Pack, We Lye Cold, Seven Year Sideshow
Aug 24 – Battle Creek, MI – Michigan Metal Fest
Sept 14 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord Stage – Mosh Out Of Darkness
Oct 5 – Jackson, TN – Metal Devastation Fest

Track Listing:
1. Open The Gates – 3:40
2. Here Comes The Swarm – 3:22
3. Apex Predator – 3:19
4. P.R.E.Y. – 4:06
5. Shake The Cage – 5:10
6. Breed. Feed. Repeat. – 3:30
7. Primal Form of Aggression – 3:52
8. Killer Bee, Killed – 2:34
9. Fight! – 3:32
10. This Is The End! – 2:38
Album Length: 35:48

Quiescent Mantis is:
Chris Trainor – Guitarist / Backup Vocals
Jordan Mckenzie – Bass and Vocals
Johnny Mejia – Drums

More info: Exsrmusic.com | Facebook.com/QuiescentMantis | Instagram.com/quiescent_mantis

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“Loaded with battle vests, beer, baldness and breakdowns, Quiescent Mantis have delivered a highly entertaining four minutes into the conversation (Primal Aggression Music Video).” – Decibel Magazine

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0 Streaming Now! Quebec City’s ONCHOCERCIASIS ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY Slamming Death Metal EP “The Fallen Lament”

July 18, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Onchocerciasis Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (2024) (Gore House Productions) · Onchocerciasis Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (Gore House Productions)

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Montreal, QC – July 18, 2024

Streaming Now! Quebec City’s ONCHOCERCIASIS ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY Slamming Death Metal EP “The Fallen Lament”

New EP “The Fallen Lament” Out July 2024 – CD and Cassette From Stillbirth Records / Gore House Productions

L – R – The Popuko – Guitars, Drums, Bass, Backing Vocals, Alice Simard – Guitars, Drums, Jesse Agiomamitis – Vocals

The wait is over for fans of Quebec City brutal slam band Onchocerciasis Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (OxE) as the band is set to unleash their fourth record “The Fallen Lament” digitally on July 19th and CD on August 9th from Stillbirth Records / Gore House Productions (SBR is a GHP sublabel).

Before the EP officially streams on all platforms, the band has teamed up with Decibel Magazine for its full-stream premiere HERE.

With this EP, OxE is doing what they’ve always done, simply better. They don’t want to stray too far from their original death metal DNA, but there’s always going to be progression in some direction. The band comments:

“This record marks our longest gap between releases, which isn’t something we had in mind, but great art can’t be rushed out the door, and while it may have taken some time to materialize, I’m certain that this record will be everything fans have wanted and then some, because it certainly was for us. Each album is a learning process and I feel as though these new tracks we’ve got, more than anything else we’ve made, have taught us invaluable lessons about who we are as people, and just how much we love music and the creative process.”

“The Fallen Lament” is designed to be both a cerebral and visceral experience that the listener can enjoy at home with a nice pair of headphones, and marvel at the complexity and immensity of the music. Or as a conduit to switching your brain off and using these songs to push through a workout at the gym. This duality makes the album accessible to a wide range of listeners, from dedicated audiophiles to casual fans seeking an adrenaline rush.

“The Fallen Lament” features artwork by The Popuko, whose personal illustration perfectly encapsulates the EP’s cosmic horror theme. Theep is recommended for fans of Deathspell Omega, Artificial Brain, and Devourment.

“The Fallen Lament” is available for pre-order at https://orcd.co/the-fallen-lament

Track Listing:
1. The Fallent Lament; Paralytikus Ascends
(1:21)
2. Warmth of the Womb (3:31)
3. Stult Carnality (2:29)
4. Facial Gutting (ft. guest vocals Kiryu Zhang – Dehumanizing Itatrian Worship) (2:59)
EP Length: 10:21

Line Up:
Alice Simard – Guitars, Drums
Jesse Agiomamitis – Vocals
The Popuko – Guitars, Drums, Bass, Backing Vocals

More info: Gorehouseproductions.com | Facebook.com/OnchoOfficial | Instagram.com/onchocerciasis_official

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“Have you ever been sat at home on a quiet evening and thought; “you know what would be really good right now? A migraine”? Well, if the answer to that is yes, then the boys in ONCHOCERCIASIS ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY have got you covered. In this, their twenty-five minute, nine-track offering that is akin to standing in a bucket of water and attaching yourself to a car battery, The Rotted Plinth of Sachiel is a full-on assault on your senses that is sure to test the endurance of even the most seasoned veteran of fringe, extreme metal sub-genres.” – Distorted Sound Mag (2021 – The Rotted Plinth Of Sachiel)

“They may come across as a novelty act trying to be extreme for the sake of extremity, but OEGD are here to subjugate you. Give them five minutes, and they’ll bludgeon you into submission. Whether you like it or not is a different matter.” – Scream Blast Repeat (2021 – The Rotted Plinth Of Sachiel)

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0 Canada’s SUPERMODEL TAXIDERMY Announce August Tour Dates (AB, SK) + New Album “At What Cost” Out Now!

July 17, 2024
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· Music News · Supermodel Taxidermy

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Montreal, QC – July 17, 2024

Canada’s SUPERMODEL TAXIDERMY Announce August Tour Dates (AB, SK)

+ New Album “At What Cost” Out Now!

L-R – Reilly Williams – Drums, Shawn Maynard – Guitar, Lead Vox, Mike Cheney – Bass, Vox)

Photo Credit – Cole Williams

Recently unleashing their new album “At What Cost” this past May on Punishment 18 Records, Fort McMurray, AB’s Supermodel Taxidermy announces they will be hitting the road for show dates in Saskatchewan and Alberta, which includes performing alongside legendary Montreal punks Ripcordz in Lethbridge. (dates listed below).

Upcoming Shows:
Aug 1 – Prince Albert, SK – Prince Albert Exhibition – info
Aug 3 – Edmonton, AB – Rendez Vous Pub
Aug 4 – Lethbridge, AB – The Slice w/ Ripcordz – info

With their new album “At What Cost”, Supermodel Taxidermy delivers an electrifying blend of intense riffs, powerful vocals, and unbridled energy that will leave listeners craving for more.

“If you haven’t checked out the album yet, we think it is going to exceed the expectations of our early listeners while also adding dynamics with new elements that we decided to enforce all over the record. Things such as Cheney’s crushing vocals. We do a lot of back-and-forth vocals on this record. This record was made to catch your ears with its intense guitar hooks, heavy drums, and catchy bass lines all while keeping your attention to the lyrical topics at hand.” adds the band.

Lyrically, the majority of this album looks at death; a lot of the writings question the cause and effect of vices and the wrong choices that can be made throughout our lives. Musically, this album is fast and heavy as hell. Supermodel Taxidermy wanted to have it throwing left hooks repeatedly, there are not many moments on this record when it gives you a break.

The band was formed after an overwhelming response to the EP “A Whorer Story”, which was intended to be a one-off solo record, and since then they have been staking a claim for themselves in the local scene. The album, ten tracks coming in at just under half an hour, was produced by Rob Lawless and mixed/mastered by Terry Paholek, showcasing the band’s commitment to delivering an exciting listening experience. This thrash metal and hardcore punk collision is recommended for fans of Iron Reagan, Dayglo Abortions, and Slayer.

Supermodel Taxidermy‘s new album “At What Cost” is available digitally and for CD at the following links:

https://www.punishment18records.com/

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/supermodeltaxidermy/at-what-cost

Skateboard (Limited Edition) – https://supermodeltaxidermy.bandcamp.com/merch/skateboard

Music Video – “Lipstick” – https://youtu.be/tXN5iZKqg5o

Lyric Video – “The Hanging Tree” – https://youtu.be/aOHv-ZciiEk

Track Listing:
1) Wake Up 1:56
2) Exorcist For Beer 3:21
3) Clinics 3:20
4) Lipstick 2:54
5) Blood Painted Dash 3:16
6) Gage 1:48
7) Kevlar 3:10
8) The Hanging Tree 3:17
9) Subliminal 3:12 (Suicidal Tendencies Cover)
10) Death Dealer 3:37
Total Length 29:55

Supermodel Taxidermy is:
Shawn Maynard – Guitar & Vocals
Michael Cheney – Bass & Back Up Vocals
Reilly Williams – Drums

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/supermodelmodeltaxidermy | https://www.instagram.com/supermodeltaxidermy

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“it’s fun and catchy, it’s crazy fast and just makes you want to throw yourself into walls.” – The Metal Crypt

“At What Cost is one richly impressive and increasingly addictive release. It looks like SUPERMODEL TAXIDERMY is coming for the world and the cost? Sheer pleasure!” – The Ringmaster Review

“blends skate punk with elements of thrash into a lethal concoction that slaps you in the face as it runs by. The atmosphere they create is explosive; a mix of punk rock energy with thrash level instrumentals. Their sound is reminiscent of Bad Brains or Minor Threat, but with a harsher bite. The amount of authentic punk energy Supermodel Taxidermy crammed into this record is almost unbelievable, and when combined with the instrumental elements of thrash, its tone is almost deadly. Energetic and emphatic, the band’s raw mix of chaotic energies serves them well on this record. There is no real lull in energy at any point within this record, proving that if Supermodel Taxidermy can do anything, it’s bring in the heat.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“Punk rock and thrash when combined can elevate the energy to that youthful exuberance that is hard to resist. Supermodel Taxidermy lean into their love of those styles on At What Cost, creating an enthusiastic platter that channels its messages in short, solid songs that will get the hordes moving. Could be the best skater soundtrack to bust out those rad, death defying moves for 2024.” – DeadRhetoric

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0 DERELICT Posts Vocal Playthrough For “Infinite Dread” Off New Album “Versus Entropy” Out Now!

July 17, 2024
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· Derelict · Music News

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Montreal, QC – July 17, 2024

DERELICT Posts Vocal Playthrough For For Dread Off New Album “Versus Entropy” Out Now!

L-R – Eric Burnet – Vocals, Guitar, Max Lussier – Guitar, Vocals, Sébastien Pittet – Bass, Tommy McKinnon – Drums

Returning after a 12-year hiatus with their breakthrough and highly anticipated album “Versus Entropy” unleashed this past June, Montreal, Canada’s Derelict are sharing their latest vocal playthrough from frontman Eric Burnet for the track “Infinite Dread”:

Burnet comments on the playthrough:

”Infinite Dread is about how social media, the news cycle, and algorithms have taken over and monetized our attention spans, creating massive profit for tech and media companies, and infinite dread for everyone else. I included a little nod to Glen Benton of Deicide at the beginning of the playthrough because while I was preparing to record it, there was a clip in the metal media of Glen essentially saying in an interview that musicians didn’t look very metal anymore and wore black-rimmed glasses and hats. I thought that was funny because that’s what I wear in my everyday life, but I thought it would be additionally funny to promote a song about social media bullshit and chaos by commenting on a casual comment someone made in a video as if it mattered at all. I love Glen, he’s a huge vocal influence of mine, and I figure he’d probably get the joke. I really hope he likes my hat.”

Watch and listen to the vocal playthrough for “Infinite Dread” at https://youtu.be/yv5tzxkx-oU

Derelict‘s latest album “Versus Entropy” is a testament to the collaborative synergy between Burnet and guitarist Max Lussier. Each song on the album is a joint effort, with contributions from bassist Sébastien Pittet and drummer Tommy McKinnon adding layers of complexity and depth.

Unshackling their brutal melodic technical death metal, this full length as been a long time coming as it unfolds in two distinct chapters, the first four songs can be considered a pure evolution of what they did on 2012’s “Perpetuation”. It is then separated by an instrumental piece “Attunement” that offers a breather and a bridge to the last four tracks that feature probably the band’s most brutal, southern, thrashiest, and old-school prog death songs ever written by them.

Lyrically, the album delves into both global and personal themes, from climate change and social injustice to introspective explorations of identity and emotion. “Versus Entropy” was produced by Burnet and Lussier, mixed and mastered by JF Dagenais (Kataklysm), with the album artwork done by Cate Francis.

Burnet adds about the album:

“Existing fans of Derelict will recognize that it’s us right away. We play technical death metal with lots of melody and vocals that are more on the clear intelligible side (for death metal). That said, we let ourselves experiment and explore with this album. 2012’s ‘Perpetuation’ was full steam ahead. It didn’t have a single clean passage. While we are very proud of that album, we did not want to do that again. We wanted an album that hits hard, breathes, and ends before you get overwhelmed. We were heavily influenced by the structure of Gorguts’ ‘Colored Sands’ album, where they put a long instrumental piece as the fifth track of a nine-song album. We set out to do something similar and wrote our first full-band proggy instrumental song with ‘Attunement’. It serves as a bridge between the two halves of the album. The first four songs probably resemble the Derelict people are most familiar with, but even within that, there are more dynamics and variations. After Attunement, the second half experiments even more. Dans Les Dents is Max’s first song on lead vocals and is probably our most brutal song to date. Spectrum challenges conventions with more of a bluesy/southern metal sound, but the lyrics are about celebrating differences within masculinity by making space for all kinds of identities. The song Derelict is very thrashy and also very cheesy. It’s an ode to the band’s history and I really didn’t hold back on the cheesy and sentimental lyrics. And finally, The Escapist, another sung by Max, is very old school and progressive. You can definitely hear Max’s Death and Atheist influences there.”

Recommended for fans of Decapitated, Death, and Cryptopsy, “Versus Entropy” is available at the following links:

Bandcamp – http://derelictmetal.bandcamp.com

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3xNh0U7

Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/@Derelictmetal

Drum playthrough – Versus Entropy – https://youtu.be/gVoamvx4nng

(Album Artwork by Cate Francis)

Track Listing:
1. Versus Entropy – (4:32)
2. Infinite Dread – (4:23)
3. Terminal – (4:02)
4. Workhorse – (3:00)
5. Attunement – (5:05)
6. Dans les Dents – (2:23)
7. Spectrum – (3:59)
8. Derelict – (4:11)
9. The Escapist – (4:15)
Album Length 35:50

More info: Facebook.com/DerelictMetal | Instagram.com/derelictmetal

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“Derelict are back with a brutal, technical track, “Versus Entropy.”… The new record is nine tracks long and takes on many themes about the diverse and complex human experience, all while showcasing how ripping and heavy their riffs can be. This song is a great first foray into the heavy and nuanced layers they will bring with this release.” – Decibel Magazine

“As song beginnings go, the one at the outset of “Spectrum” is especially electrifying, an amalgam of rapidly quivering strings, savage percussive bursts, and feverishly swirling and wailing guitar solos by Max Lussier and Eric Burnet. The turbocharged intensity stays high with the appearance of vicious snarls and rabid howls, coupled with weaponized drum attacks and swarming riffage, but the song reveals a new dimension as singing joins in with the snarling. There’s more of Lussier‘s soloing too, a head-spinning romp, soon followed by a slithering and menacing guitar arpeggio, as well as further episodes of harmonized singing and fang-baring tirades. The soloing and the singing does bring in elements of “Southern metal”, and gives the song a very distinctive personality.” – NoCleanSinging

“Versus Entropy is a great blend of the band’s influences in old school death, thrash, and prog/technical death metal. Combining their life experiences with world issues and industry matters (Re: Trevor Strnad), Derelict’s June 21st self-released album is a testament to the continuation of a major Canadian death metal project that is worthy of note as it really seeks to show the band’s remaining fervour for quality production and expression along with current world matters that strike a chord with the members, having lived a generation of life away from the grind, only to return with new perspectives and tastes.” – Metal Epidemic

“What is in the water in CANADA! I swear they have been putting out some of the sickest bands and albums this year! Derelict has stepped up after twelve years with their latest self- release “Versus Entropy” with 9 tracks of traditional Brutal Tech Shred!! Displaying every bit of refined talent through each track. I personally enjoyed track 5, Titled “Attunement” an instrumental right in the middle of the record, makes perfect sense and helps cleanse your palette for the rest of the album. We get that speedy, yet melodic guitar shed throughout all 9 tracks sure to impress any musician and fan of tech metal. Grab your copy” – Keeper Magazine

“An album to seek out for those who tend to enjoy a more technical take on a hard, tight and firm variety of extreme metal.” – The Viking In The Wilderness

“You would think with Canadian Tech death you would know everything that there is to know about the style right… Wrong, Derelict has only put out a few albums but each album is really a Great Masterpiece of the tech death world while still showing off that you don’t need to be Tech death 100% of the time. Every riff serves a purpose, every lead sounds so perfect for the song. Everyone in the band absolutely has technicality and musicianship to an absolute but they know how to write songs at the same time and you match that up with fantastic production and you have one of the standout Tech death albums of 2024. Seriously if you need tech death that is not just pure Tech death give Derelict a chance.” – Heavy Debriefings

“It is speedy, brutal and yet still melodic, inventive in arrangement (especially ‘Attunement’) and well produced. Every instrument is cleanly and clearly discerned and the cymbals are easily listened to without overpowering anything else…. no hesitation in awarding Derelict 9/10… Also, fucking ‘Spectrum’ though. The perfect blend of technical ability and groove. Fucking hell.” – Ever-Metal

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0 Out Now! ETERNAL DRAK Sets Historical Hauntings To Black Metal In New Album “Imprisoned Souls”

July 17, 2024
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Montreal, QC – July 17, 2024

Out Now! ETERNAL DRAK Sets Historical Hauntings To Black Metal In New Album “Imprisoned Souls”

Left, Andres Martinez “Drakar” (Vocal/Guitar) – Right, Francisco Avella “Xenx” (Drums)

Photo Credit: Pamela Insuasty

Québec City, Canada’s, Eternal Drak are releasing their fifth black metal album “Imprisoned Souls” this week and they are excited to see fans’ reactions to this offering that describes a horror story between thrash, black, and death, and has a twisted concept surrounding the tribulations of trapped spirits and anecdotes from residents of an enchanted place. The band explains further:

“The process of creating this album was an intense and liberating experience. We delve into the darkness and depth of our souls to give life to a set of songs that reflect our evolution as a band and unbridled passion for the genre. Every riff, every scream, and every note was carefully crafted to convey the raw energy and brutality that characterizes our style. In the studio, we felt like prisoners of our own emotions, but in the end, we managed to free our souls through music.”

“Imprisoned Souls” is a ten-song horror journey into the darkest depths of extreme metal. Eternal Drak hopes this album catches listeners in a whirlwind of dizzying riffs, frenetic rhythms, and lyrics full of desperation and rebellion. They want everyone who dares to give this a spin to feel the power of thrash black metal in each song and become fully immersed in a state of trance and liberation.

For Eternal Drak, each album has a different concept, and on this album, most of the lyrics are about experiences lived on an old farm located in Colombia where there was an improvised hospital during a great battle of the War of Independence. Other lyrics are interpretations of what they believe is behind these paranormal stories. Join in the eerie atmosphere that is highly recommended for fans of Watain, Kreator, and Motorhead.

“Imprisoned Souls” is now available as of July 17th, 2024 at the following links:

Band’s Official Webstore – https://eternaldrak.com

Bandcamp – https://eternaldrak.bandcamp.com

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3Lrx4xV

Song Stream – “Soul Of Hate” – https://youtu.be/VnnjmW5b6uw

Song Stream – “Haunting Place” – https://youtu.be/GAYLXZbBrc4

Track Listing:
1. Soul Of Hate – 4:00
2. Circle Of Black Flames – 4:20
3. She Is A Magnet – 4:17
4. Haunting Place – 4:43
5. Oda A La Luna (Re Recorded) – 4:20
6. Take No Prisoners – 5:49
7. The Woman In Sandals – 4:04
8. The Mist – 3:26
9. Feasting The Anguish – 3:40
10. Bound By Ambition – 4:10
Album Length: 42:49

More info: http://www.eternaldrak.com | https://www.facebook.com/EternalDrak | https://www.instagram.com/eternaldrak

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0 Canada’s MAITREYA’s Funky Reggae Metal Hybrid Single “The Traveler” Is A Refreshing Summer Hit Off Forthcoming EP “Auxesis”

July 12, 2024
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Montreal, QC – July 12, 2024

Canada’s MAITREYA’s Funky Reggae Metal Hybrid Single “The Traveler” Is A Refreshing Summer Hit Off Forthcoming EP “Auxesis”

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

Photo Credit: MG Ommert

Progressive metal band Maitreya embodies catharsis in musical expression, designed to explore the turbulent emotions of the human condition. They are set to release their highly anticipated single “The Traveler”, which leads their forthcoming EP “Auxesis”, which will come out in October 2024. The seed idea for the song can be traced back to a silly cover of RATM’s “Bulls on Parade” and it drifts between jazz-funk-reggae hybrid with metal. He band comments:

“We’re excited to share The Traveler as the lead single from our upcoming EP, Auxesis. The central theme of Auxesis is growth, and this single boldly demonstrates our new ‘branches’ while digging deeper into our root concept. “The Traveler” showcases theatrical vocal narratives, groove-centric experimentation with genre-jumping, and heavy, drop-tuned breakdowns. Lyrically it is rooted in hurt and displacement. Dealing with feelings of betrayal and a breakdown of communication.”

“Auxesis” is rich with a depth of sonic layers such that the listener can yield new discoveries after multiple listens. The complexity of the music is subtle, making it accessible to general audiences but also intriguing to the advanced, musically inclined demographics. There’s a strong poetic focus to create an artistic work ripe with emotional and philosophical commentaries on the human condition. It is recommended for fans of Between The Buried and Me, The Contortionist, and Twelve Foot Ninja.

Listen to “The Traveler” at the following links:

Visualizer – https://youtu.be/l0zzmrJizfg

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3Whrogn

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

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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“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 “Love H8” Is The Thrashy New Single From Saskatoon’s PYTHONIC’s Upcoming “EP 1” Out Sept 2024

July 12, 2024
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· Music News · Pythonic

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Montreal, QC – July 12, 2024

“Love H8” Is The Thrashy New Single From PYTHONIC’s Upcoming “EP 1” Out Sept 2024

L-R – Vincent Kohut (guitar, backing vocals), front Jayden Warriner (drums), Back Dustin Reiner (vocals), Morgan Warriner (bass, backing vocals), Ryan Hunter (guitar)
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Pythonic, the powerhouse Canadian (Saskatoon-based) metal band, is thrilled to announce the release of their newest single “Love H8”. This marks the second single from their debut “EP 1” set to be released on September 27th. The single “Love H8” is a showcase of the more thrashy side of Pythonic and they deliver a barrage of tasty riffs, they comment:

“This song originated from Vincent and is one of the only songs to showcase him playing leads. Part of what makes this song special is it had some producing help from longtime friend and drummer on the EP Jordan Gall. Jordan came up with the idea for the leads over the chorus riffs while in the studio with Vincent. Drummers got riffs too, who knew.”

“Love H8” musically came out exactly as Pythonic needed it to as a sick thrash song. The idea behind the track was to get people to move and it does just that when played live or just as a recording. The single is a song about how in relationships if one person isn’t healed properly they can project their problems onto the other. Most of the riffs were written in a single sitting only one riff was sourced out to Ryan and it is the killer bridge riff.

Lead guitarist Ryan Hunter and rhythm guitarist Vincent Kohut’s dynamic interplay creates a soundscape that is both ferocious and melodic, while new drummer Jayden Warriner’s aggressive beats drive the track forward with unrelenting energy. Bassist Morgan Warriner locks in with his brother, Jayden, to form a rhythm section that is tighter than ever, adding a solid foundation to the band’s intricate arrangements. Pythonic is recommended for fans of Lamb of God, Devildriver, and Machine Head.

Listen to “Love H8” at the following links:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/sscxzAtmDnQ

Spotify – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/pythonic/love-h8

“EP 1” will be available on all digital platforms on September 27th, 2024.

Track Listing:
1. Positive Deconstruction (5:19)
2. Love H8 (4:02)
3. Pills (3:09)
4. Practise What You Preach (5:13)
5. Epica (5:00)
EP Total Length: 22:43

EP Lineup:
Dustin Reiner – Lead Vocals and Bass
Ryan Hunter – Lead Guitar
Vincent Kohut – Rhythm Guitar and Backing Vocals
Jordan Gall Drums

Live Lineup
Dustin Reiner – Lead Vocals
Ryan Hunter – Lead Guitar
Vincent Kohut – Rhythm Guitar and Backing Vocals
Morgan Warriner – Bass and Backing Vocals
Jayden Warriner – Drums

More info: https://www.facebook.com/pythonicband | https://instagram.com/pythonicband

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“Pythonic comes from Canada with ‘Epica’, a track that features fast-paced guitar riffs, heavy drums and an engaging, torn vocal that delivers to listeners the essence of metal and subverts such as alternative, thrash and even melodic, being perfect to the circle and not to leave anyone standing still.” – Os Garot Os Deliverpool

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0 Horror Pain Gore Death Productions – Edmonton’s CULLED Political Grind Takes A Strike At Authoritarianism In “Coercion” Off New EP “Psycles” Out July 2024

July 11, 2024
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· Culled · Music News

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Montreal, QC – July 11, 2024

Edmonton’s CULLED Political Grind Takes A Strike At Authoritarianism In “Coercion”

New EP “Psycles” Out July 2024 via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions

L-R – Curtis Blair – Drums, Chris Chapman – Bass, Shane Hawco – Vocals, Ben Harbak – Guitar

Photo Credit by Dana Zuk

Edmonton, Canada’s Culled started in early 2017 with the intention of embracing the contrast of slow crushing sludge and doom riffs with the blistering speed and chaos of grindcore ripe with messages of peace, and love that implore the need for empathy in today’s unpredictable and unstable political climate. Now in 2024, they have their second album coming out, “Psycles” on July 26th. Ahead of the full release, they have a single “Coercion” out, that delves into topics of authoritarianism as they comment on below:

“We wanted to give a taste of where we can land when we are not directly focused on the contrasts between chaotic grinding speed against sludging doom. Mid-paced groovy with an infectious and memorable hook helping to give weight to the lyrical theme of corruption being the core of authoritarianism and an essential need of our society, and our one true religion.”

The band goes on to explain that the groove in the middle of the EP adds a touch of rest from the chaos and a repeating theme that can bring the message home. Featuring members with a historical impact in the Western Canadian heavy music scene, including former and current members of bands such as Thorazine, Disciples of Power, WAKE, and Exit Strategy, Culled is known for their intensity of performance and message of integrity fueled with compassion and empathy. They are recommended for fans of Nasum, Pig Destroyer, and Neurosis.

Watch and listen to the video for “Coercion” via TheCirclePit – https://youtu.be/vRu_Y0JQGC4

Due out on July 26th from Horror Pain Gore Death Productions, “Psycles” is available for album pre-order (CD / Digital/ Bundles) at https://www.horrorpaingoredeath.com and (Cassettes/ Vinyl/ Digital) https://www.culled.ca.

Previous single – Music Video – “Halo of Flies” – https://youtu.be/vx8ku0sjvHc

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3Vmr1PJ

Track Listing:
1. Trauma of History (7:22)
2. Psycles (1:45)
3. Coercion (3:14)
4. Halo of Flies (1:54)
5. Excision (Lost Cause) (6:40)
EP Length: 20:57

EP Band Line Up:
Ben Harbak – Guitar
Chris Chapman – Bass
Curtis Blair – Drums
Shane Hawco – Vocals

More info: Culled.ca | Facebook | Instagram.com/culled.ca

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“Political tensions in the world are running high, and Culled want you to know that they’re not down with it. Combining their searing take on the state of the world with a sludgy grind assault, Culled back their statements with tight songwriting and aggressive performance. On their debut album Thin the Herd, Fail to Learn, Culled wrap angular grindcore in thick sludge, spitting out blasts, mosh parts and distinctive vocals that reflect the band’s disgusted mindset.” – Decibel Magazine

“Sludge grind is one of those things that shouldn’t really exist and yet somehow Culled make it work. They sound absolutely colossal on their new track “Contagion,” a nearly nine minute epic that manages to combine everything that makes the band great. The stop/start madness and dynamic interplay of this song speaks to the band’s talent as songwriters. Meanwhile, the guitar tone alone speaks volumes to what this band has come to represent. With punk fringes on some truly punishing tracks, it’s hard not to be fascinated by the morbid horror of the band. The lead single, ‘Contagion,’ is a mesmerizing ode. It comes from their upcoming LP, Thin The Herd, Fail To Learn, due out October 26th on Hibernation Release. It’s hard to balance two genres that seem so diametrically opposed whilst simultaneously sneaking in moments of pure explorations into the sublime. Experimental, genre bending and clearly forward thinking, ‘Contagion’ is a triumph for a rising force.” – Metal Injection

“Edmonton, AB grind outfit Culled push the boundaries of the genre on their debut full-length, Thin the Herd, Fail to Learn. The quartet incorporate slow, sludgy grooves and doom-laden riffs into their discordant grindcore, resulting in a contrast of sounds that is jarring yet complementary… Thin the Herd, Fail to Learn is an impressive debut that showcases a battle of conflicting sounds throughout its 25-minute runtime. What makes it work is Culled’s thoughtful approach to song composition and structure, along with socio-political lyrical content to match the angst-filled emotions that their music emanates.” – Exclaim!

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