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

September 12, 2024
by Asher
· 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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0 CHAIN CODE Challenge Technology In Sci-Fi Heavy, Proggy Single “In Line”; Debut Album “Synthetic Outcomes” Out Oct 2024

September 12, 2024
by Asher
· Chain Code · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 12, 2024

CHAIN CODE Challenge Technology In Sci-Fi Heavy, Proggy Single “In Line”

Debut Album “Synthetic Outcomes” Out Oct 1st, 2024

Hailing from Milwaukee, USA, but spiritually rooted in another galaxy, Chain Code merges progressive rock with science fiction themes to bring listeners complex and challenging music alongside intelligent and thoughtful lyrics. Following the successful launch of their first single “A New Face”, they are back with their second single “In Line”, out now, ahead of the release of their debut album “Synthetic Outcomes”, set to drop on October 1st. The man behind the music, MuRphry comments on the track:

“‘In Line’ was heavily influenced by the Marvel character Ultron, an AI machine that both wants humanity and to destroy humanity. This song sees the character ruminating on the flaws of humanity and how he is essentially in line to surpass humans. He is waiting patiently, collecting data, observing, and finally striking out. It begins and ends with a Black Hole Sun(Soundgarden) style oddball heavy and slow, yet beautiful and melodic, riff.”

Unlike the franticness of the first single “A New Face”, “In Line” showcases MuRphry’s ability to juxtapose dissonance and chaos with beauty and catchiness. Despite its heavy themes, laid out over eight minutes, “In Line” also showcases the more melodic side of Chain Code’s sound, offering a beautiful yet unsettling listening experience that perfectly complements the album’s overarching narrative.

Fans of progressive rock will find themselves drawn to this complex and intricate music, and those with an interest in King Crimson, Voivod, and Dead Kennedys should especially take note.

Listen to “In Line” via its premiere on Ghost Cult Magazine HERE.

Album pre-order – https://chaincode.bandcamp.com/album/synthetic-outcomes

First Single – “A New Face” – https://youtu.be/s8ZgrdN9C1A

Track Listing:
1. Human(kind of) (8:12)
2. A New Face (4:42)
3. They’re NOT Mad Scientists (4:16)
4. Unlearn (6:18)
5. My Buddy (3:54)
6. Inadequate (4:27)
7. Junk Piles and Their Lonely Owners (5:16)
8. Reaching Out (7:02)
9. In Line (8:00)

More info: Facebook.com/ChainCodeBand

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0 Canada’s Progressive Rock FEN Returns With New Album “Dear Mouse”

September 12, 2024
by Asher
· Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 12, 2024

Canada’s Progressive Rock FEN Returns With New Album “Dear Mouse”

After a twelve-year hiatus, progressive rock band FEN is set to release their sixth studio album, “Dear Mouse”, on September 12, 2024. Emerging from the mountain shadows of Nelson, Canada in 1998, FEN has consistently impressed critics and fans alike with their unique blend of technical proficiency and purposeful songwriting. The band comments:

“‘Dear Mouse’ is less a comeback album than a tying up of loose ends. The ten songs were all started in 2014 or earlier. They sat as fragments for a long time, but as life pulled the band apart, we couldn’t ignore these unfinished gems—or so we thought of them. We chipped away at them on and off. They dragged us along almost painfully at times. For the final three years, we pushed as hard as our lives would allow. Ultimately, Dear Mouse was a test of our perseverance and of getting out what needed to be said. We can rest now. And we will. We hope you find something in the music to appreciate.”

“Dear Mouse” marks a significant milestone for the band, breaking their decade-long silence. The album stands at a crossroads of genres, incorporating elements from throughout FEN‘s discography. Fans can expect a diverse listening experience, with tracks ranging from the multi-movement composition “Seam of the Heart”, which echoes the eerie concept of their earlier work “Heron Leg”, to the infectiously melodic “Ritual Lite”, competing for the title of poppiest tune in their repertoire.

The album’s guitar work is a particular highlight, seamlessly transitioning from jagged riffs to ethereal textures, offering a comprehensive summary of the band’s decades-long refinement of their craft. Lyrically, many of the songs on “Dear Mouse” explore themes of endings, touching on subjects such as the conclusion of long-term relationships, employment, and even one’s physical home. Despite these potentially heavy themes, the band aims to provide an overall uplifting and energetic listening experience, with a couple of slower tracks for balance. It is recommended for fans of Tool, Porcupine Tree, and Opeth.

Album Order – https://fencanada.bandcamp.com/album/dear-mouse

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4d2iCIe

YouTube – https://youtu.be/6v6LbttC1cM

Track Listing:
1. Ritual Lite – 4:28
2. Recall – 4:29
3. Season to Live – 4:57
4. The Password is I Believe – 2:48
5. Dying on a Hill (of Cubicle, Window, Steel, and Concrete) – 4:19
6. The Seam of the Heart – 6:52
7. Our Latest Quarry – 3:56
8. E.D.B.D. – 2:37
9. Dear Mouse – 4:56
10. Into the Blaze – 5:18
Album Length: 44:40

Album Credits:
Produced by Fen
Sheldon Zaharko of Zed Productions: tracked drums and bass, and mixed all songs
Album mastered by Andy Vandette at Evolve Mastering
All songs written by Fen
Oil paintings by Jason Froese
Band:
Randall Stoll: drums
Jeff Caron: bass on tracks 1-9
Sam Levin: guitar, piano, programming, bass on track 10
Doug Harrison: vocals, lyrics

More Info: https://www.facebook.com/fenmusic

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“Technically gifted without ever overplaying…imaginative while retaining a purpose.” -Prog Magazine, about Of Losing Interest

“The most earnest and emotional vocal deliveries I have ever heard put on a record.” -My Global Mind, about Trails out of Gloom

“Dark little epics that let the imagination go wild and inspire one to pick instrument for their own artistic creation” -The Ripple Effect, about Congenital Fixation

“Fen is to metal, what Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is to martial arts” -InRevu.com

“Edgy technical texturing that weaves like mad hornets relentless in the edgy, technical texturing that weaves like mad hornets around and throughout these urgently melodic excursions.” -Progression Magazine, about Of Losing Interest

“One of the most rapturous releases you’re likely to encounter in quite some time. It is simply fantastic in every way. Highest possible rating.” -Progression Magazine, about Trails out of Gloom

“Fen is a band with endless potential and possibilities to become one of the great modern rock bands.” -Progressive Rock & Progressive Metal e-zine

“Trails Out of Gloom is absolutely phenomenal,even with around seven albums in my queue to review, I still don’t want to take this album out of my stereo.” -Imagine Echoes

“Strong song writing lies at the core of Fen’s sound over and above technical trickery” -The Sleeping Shaman

“Fen creates a mood and musical journey unmatched these days.” -NWCZ Radio

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0 NARCOTIC WASTELAND’s (ex-Nile) New Music Video “Barbarian” Encourages You To Break The Chains! Live! Be Free! And Find Your Own Path! + Tour Dates w/ Pyrexia

September 10, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Narcotic Wasteland

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Montreal, QC – September 10, 2024

NARCOTIC WASTELAND’s New Music Video “Barbarian” Encourages You To Break The Chains! Live! Be Free! And Find Your Own Path!

+ Tour Dates w/ Pyrexia + SwarmFest (Tampa, FL)

Gearing up to unleash their new album “Digital Cordyceps” out on Megaforce Records in 2024 (release date TBD) to follow their 2017 breakout sophomore album “Delirium Tremens”. Narcotic Wasteland, fronted by ex-Nile guitarist/vocalist Dallas Toler-Wade along with drummer Joseph Howard (Fields of Elysium), Neuromorphic) and bassist Kenji Tsunami (Ontogeny), the trio unveil their new music video for the single “Barbarian” that they shared this past summer before their 2024 Summer tour dates that were in honor of Wade’s 50th birthday and the 10th anniversary of Narcotic Wasteland‘s self-titled debut album.

Directed by Narcotic Wasteland bassist Kenji Tsunami (Tsunami Films), the video showcases the sheer death thrash force of the band in the studio and live!

Dallas Toler-Wade comments on the track:

“For me, Barbarian is a prime example of me doing the thing I love and that defines me the most. Continuously striving to improve my craft as a musician and a songwriter. But also the overall message of this song. Live!!! Be free!!! Find your own path!!! Question everything!!! And also we don’t need politicians or religion to shape our moral centers. In fact, It seems they distort the truth every chance they get. This whole album cycle has seemed to have this recurring theme about the narcissistic oligarchy that we have all fallen victim to. I Dallas Toler- Wade the barbarian will fight this mockery until I leave the land of the living, and even after that, my powerful voice will echo through the halls of time!!! Because I am a barbarian!!!”

Watch the music video for “Barbarian” via its premiere on MetalAddicts HERE.

Digital Single – https://orcd.co/nwbarbarian

(Single Artwork Credit – Stiky Graffix)

In additional news to the new music video, Narcotic Wasteland will be performing tour dates with Pyrexia along with SwarmFest in Tampa Bay, FL.

Pyrexia (Headliner) + Narcotic Wasteland Tour Dates
11/15/2024 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street
11/16/2024 – Fort Worth, TX – The Rail Club
11/17/2024 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
11/19/2024 – Houston, TX – BFE
11/20/2024 – Tulsa, OK – The Vanguard
11/21/2024 – Corpus Christi, TX – Boozerz Friday
11/22/2024 – Shreveport, LA – Strange Brew
11/23/2024 – Long Beach, MS – TRAX
Narcotic Wasteland only
11/24/2024 – Tampa, FL – Swarmfest – Brass Mug

Narcotic Wasteland is a relentless force in the metal realm, known for its infernal performances and unyielding sound. Led by former Nile guitarist Dallas Toler Wade, the band has forged an unholy covenant with legions of devoted followers, spreading chaos and devastation wherever they tread.

A face-melting experience, Narcotic Wasteland unleashes blistering guitar wails to heart-pounding drum onslaughts, with every track promising to be an infernal ritual that will leave metalheads possessed by the spirit of pure chaos. Prepare for sonic hellfire!

More info: Narcoticwasteland.com | Facebook.com/narcoticwasteland | Instagram.com/narcoticwastelandofficial | Twitter.com/Narco_Wasteland | Tiktok.com/@narcoticwasteland

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“”Narcotic Wasteland dropped a caustic, pissed off new single titled “Barbarian” off their forthcoming album Digital Cordyceps. Though we don’t know too much about said album, Toler-Wade explained that the new track was essentially one big middle finger to the ruling class.” – Metal Sucks

“We’ve got the latest and greatest from drug-themed death dealers Narcotic Wasteland, the new video for “Victims of the Algorithm.” The song takes on lightning-fast and heavy riffs, in the tradition of the band, and the lyrics tackle our dependence on social media in the modern age.” – Decibel Magazine

“Narcotic Wasteland have hit us with another dark, campy gem in the form of “Sex, Lies & DNA.” The thrashy, aggressive new single is the latest from the band led by Dallas Toler-Wade of Nile fame. This track features guest vocals from Andrea_N_Black and takes on the beloved death metal fodder of true crime.” – Decibel Magazine

“Narcotic Wasteland showcases Toler-Wade’s penchant for writing killer riffs, which he did for a decade as a member of Nile, in a manner that’s reminiscent of early 1990s metal — when the lines between the “thrash” and “death” tags weren’t as rigidly defined, and everything just sounded fast and heavy as all hell.” – Denver Westword (NW Headlines Denver DeathFest 2023)

“Delirium Tremens is just pummeling, non-stop death metal that covers a ton of ground.” – Metal Injection

“More often than not, death metal bands have a tendency to stick to the familiar topics. Death, gore, killing – that sort of thing. There’s always exceptions, or bands that have a different take on the subject, but as they say, dark music demands dark themes. Narcotic Wasteland does, for one of its lyrical slants, face a slightly different (yet still suiting) take – that of addiction. Plenty of grim to still go around with such a concept, and Narcotic Wasteland hits just as hard sonically as any other death metal act to come through the pipeline.” – Dead Rhetoric

“another incredible death metal album that has the potential to end itself up on the year end top album lists.” – Metal Nexus (2017 – Delirium Tremens)

“On the track, Toler-Wade furiously rails against “expectations,” “silly rules,” and “fucking filters,” and victoriously celebrates being “totally free” with a repeated battle cry of “Let the music flow!” In case there was still any remaining doubt as to the meaning of the song, the track is as magnificently brutal an old school death metal song as you’re likely to hear this season. It gallops, it lacerates, it uses the listener’s skull as a battering ram. There can be no doubt that this truly is Toler-Wade, undiluted and free of limitations. We hope he lets this music flow for a long time to come.” – Metal Sucks (single Return to the Underground off 2017 album Delirium Tremens)

“Narcotic Wasteland have released a fantastic album in ‘Delirium Tremens’. It is not easy to thrust the listener consistently into an aural landscape orchestrated by the band and make them stay put for the entire length of the album. Narcotic Wasteland does it brilliantly as they take you through the nightmarish journey of Delirium Tremens.” – Metal Wani (2017 – Delirium Tremens)

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0 Reminder – STRIKER Kick-Off QC / ON Tour Dates w/ Lutharo + New Music Video “Live To Fight Another Day” + Shredding North America Tour w/ Seven Kingdoms, Lutharo, Osyron

September 9, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Striker

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Montreal, QC – September 9, 2024

Reminder – STRIKER Kick-Off QC / ON Tour Dates w/ Lutharo + New Music Video “Live To Fight Another Day”

+ Shredding North America Tour w/ Seven Kingdoms, Lutharo, Osyron

Seventh Studio Album “ULTRAPOWER” Out Now!

Produced by Josh Schroeder (Lorna Shore, Tallah, King 810)

Clockwise – L-R – Dan Cleary – Vocals, John Simon Fallon – Guitar, Pete Klassen – Bass, Tim Brown – Guitar
Photo Credit: Dana Zuk

Wrapping up their performance this past weekend in Atlanta, GA for ProgPowerUSA, Canadian heavy metal champions STRIKER are kicking off their Quebec and Ontario show dates (Sept 11-14) this week with Lutharo before joining forces to support Floridian power metallers SEVEN KINGDOMS on the “Shredding North America Tour” that commences in Corpus Christi, TX on November 9th and will wrap up in Orlando, FL on December 8th (dates listed below).

Striker, Lutharo
Sept 11 – La Source de la Martinière – Quebec City, QC
Sept 12 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC
Sept 13 – Overflow Brewing Company – Ottawa, ON
Sept 14 – Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON

In additional news, STRIKER unveiled their latest music video “Live To Fight Another Day” off their new album “ULTRAPOWER” produced with Josh Schroeder (Lorna Shore, Tallah, King 810) released this past February. The band explains the track:

“Originally this was just a regular Striker song. Tim had the idea that we should just try turning it into a synth-wave track. It fits like a glove. We’ve always been into Synthwave but never had the guts to do it ourselves. Until now! This is our first attempt at it and we are stoked about how it turned out. This one is another track about keeping it together and taking on life one day at a time.”

Watch the video for “Live To Fight Another Day” at https://youtu.be/BR2zXgqwpWw

“ULTRAPOWER” is the seventh full-length from Striker and follows their Juno Award-winning self-released record “Play to Win” (2018) unleashed on their label Record Breaking Records.

With the band writing material since 2018, “ULTRAPOWER” is a collection of Striker tinkering and exploring new avenues. From the album’s opening track “Circle of Evil”, a Malmsteen-esque metal banger about secret societies and the evil dealings behind closed doors to their previously released single “BEST of the BEST of the BEST” serving up some big riffs and hockey arena vocals to “Blood Magic”, which might be one of Striker‘s most progressive songs, taking cues from bands like King Diamond, with its unconventional structure and punctuated guitar solos. From the band delving into their obsession for late 80s AOR and pop rock with “City Calling”, an ode to 1987, and bands like Toto and Kenny Loggins with their hook-powered albums. To fans experiencing the band’s first attempt at a synth-wave track with “Live To Fight Another Day”, this new offering sees Striker making a shredding love letter to the hard-rocking era of guilty pleasures.

The band comments on the album:

“Starting with the album cover, we wanted the artwork to represent how we feel as a band right now. We are an engine that is fired up and ready to roll. We’re made of metal and our circuits gleam! The album itself is an amalgamation of 5 years of writing and exploring music. With influences from AOR to Speed Metal, Hardcore to Hair Metal, Steely Dan to Deathcore, you name it, it made its way into the album. In the end with the help of Josh Schroeder’s guiding hand, we melted it all together to present something uniquely Striker. Lyrically we’ve stuck to the Striker tradition of writing montage songs for movies that don’t exist, songs about our spiraling serfdom, and lyrics about the evils that lurk in the shadows.”

“ULTRAPOWER” is available at https://www.striker-metal.com/shop/ (CD, Vinyl, Digital)

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3SnIshu

Shredding North America – Seven Kingdoms, Striker, Lutharo, Osyron
# = w/ Osyron
Nov 9 – Boozers Rock Bar – Corpus Christi, TX
Nov 10 – Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
Nov 11 – Haltom Theater – Haltom, TX
Nov 12 – 89th Street – Oklahoma City, OK
Nov 13 – Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
Nov 14 – Vultures – Colorado Springs, CO
Nov 16 – Last Exit Live – Mesa, AZ
Nov 17 – Sinwave – Las Vegas, NV
Nov 18 – Brick by Brick – San Diego, CA
Nov 19 – Knucklehead – Los Angeles, CA
Nov 20 – DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
Nov 21 – Hawthorne Theater – Portland, OR
Nov 22 – El Corazon – Seattle, WA
Nov 24 – Jackknife – Kelowna, BC
Nov 25 – Dicken’s – Calgary, AB #
Nov 26 – The Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB #
Nov 27 – The Black Cat – Saskatoon, SK #
Nov 28 – Sidestage – Winnipeg, MB #
Nov 29 – TBA – St. Paul, MN
Nov 30 – Reggie’s – Chicago, IL
Dec 1 – Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
Dec 3 – Meadows – Brooklyn, NY
Dec 4 – Metro – Baltimore, MD
Dec 5 – Hangar 1819 – Greensboro, NC
Dec 6 – The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
Dec 7 – The Orpheum – Tampa, FL
Dec 8 – Conduit – Orlando, FL

More info: Striker-metal.com

About: Blending classic heavy metal, hard rock, and 80’s hair metal, Striker has been making shredtacular anthems since 2007. The band has toured multiple times across Europe and North America along with festival appearances at 70,000 Tons of Metal, Bang Your Head Festival (Germany), and more to add to the almost 1000 shows performed in their decade-plus career. The band has been honoured with multiple Best Album awards in their home country of Canada from the JUNO Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards, and the Edmonton Music Awards. Since their inception, Striker has released seven studio albums Eyes in the Night (2010, Iron Kodex), Armed to The Teeth (2012, Napalm), City of Gold (2014, Napalm), Stand in the Fire (2016, Record Breaking), Striker (2017, Record Breaking), Play to Win (2018, Record Breaking), Ultrapower (2024, Record Breaking).

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“If you liked the last three albums (as much as I did), Ultrapower will equally satisfy. I know this one will be in my top 10 albums of the year. 8.5/10″ – Bravewords

“All in all, Striker’s Ultrapower may be their finest album to date. Their traditional, “keep it true,” heavy metal has never been more fresh, creative, and versatile, and so also, breathing new life into this classic genre. Easily recommended. 5/5″ – Dangerdog Music Reviews

““Ultrapower” is quite frankly a magnificent album. It has a feel good 80’s movie soundtrack aura about it with the spirit of artists such as John Farnham and Stan Bush standing tall alongside pure 80’s metal throwback. If you love 80’s rock and metal then this album is going to have you grinning from ear to ear. I think I’m gonna be grinning for days after several listens. Some fans of Striker’s more speed metal inclined sound may find this album a bit jarring but I can safely say it is the best album they have done and they have released some corkers. For the pure joy it has given me, this album is going to be hard to top in 2024 and we are still in the early part of the year.” – The Razor’s Edge

“Striker are more-than-ready to show us all the power of heavy music with Ultrapower, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy the ride with one of the best (of the best of the best) bands of the current Canadian landscape.” The Headbanging Moose

“an album that is bold, daring and as mentioned shows a band that are not afraid of fusing styles of music together… there are simply to many high quality songs on this album that simply blows me away. This is a polished, highly refined album with top quality production! 9/10” – The NWOTHM

“I really like the diversity in this album. 4/5” – KNAC

“I’m giving this one an 8 of 10 “Flaming Fists”. You can tell there’s a lot of work put into the album, they don’t half-ass anything. The production was good, it’s really hard to make amazing Arena-style rock without a decent budget, but they did a solid job…. if you liked the late 80’s and early 90’s bands you’ll really dig this. Overall, I’m really happy and thankful for this band continuing to do what they do.” – Rock Rage Radio

“The heavy, power, and traditional melodic metal landscape is in great shape thanks to bands like Striker producing high quality songwriting year after year. These Canadians continue to explore horizons while still maintaining the endearing qualities that helped put them on the map in the first place since the late 2000’s. Ultrapower is the seventh full-length studio record, and probably their most varied attack to date – incorporating everything from speed/thrash to AOR and old Wild West vibes. ” – Dead Rhetoric

“Striker’s execution and sense of humor makes for an enjoyable ride.” – Heavy Music HQ

“How do you say when bowling when you clear all the pins with a throw? It is a strike! STRIKER has achieved a great strike with their album „ Ultrapower “. All songs on this album are real hits! Each song has its own character and rocks what it takes. It is a wonderful homage to the 80 ’ years. I would say: The STRIKER engine is in full swing!” – Metal-Heads.de

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0 Correction – Rockshots Records – MEXICAN STANDOFF Have A Tasty Cheap Trick Inspired Track “Denver Omelette” Off New Album “Raiders of the Dutch Rudder” Out Oct 2024

September 6, 2024
by Asher
· Mexican Standoff (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 10, 2024

MEXICAN STANDOFF Have A Tasty Cheap Trick Inspired Track “Denver Omelette”

New Album “Raiders of the Dutch Rudder” Out Oct 2024

Italy’s Mexican Standoff is delighted to announce the release of their Cheap Trick inspired song “Denver Omelette”.

“This our take on 80’s Glam Rock, less hair metal and more Cheap Trick style melodies. The chorus revolves around a stop and go that emphasizes its open melody.” says the band.

The cover track is featured on the band’s upcoming album “Raiders of the Dutch Rudder”, which will be released on October 4th, 2024 from Rockshots Records.

Showcasing their blend of classic rock energy, metal aggression and punk rebellion for a groovy musical experience, “Raiders of the Dutch Rudder” draws from metal, glam and punk, for a sound that is both fresh and familiar with lyrics ranging from imaginative storytelling to personal reflections.

Listen to “Denver Omelette” at the following links:

Digital – http://lnk.to/z5y5YQ

YouTube – https://youtu.be/B5rb9pzeM8o

Previous Single – Music Video – “Bloody Summer” – https://youtu.be/XRuuQ6SEDuk

Album Pre-Order – CD – https://bit.ly/MexicanStandoffCD

Album digital pre-save – http://lnk.to/lbJFpL

Track Listing:
1. Falling Down
2. Adios Motherfucker
3. Denver Omelette
4. Salvation
5. Anthrax Empress 2
6. Bloody Summer
7. Gifted Blonde
8. Proud Mary
9. Wheezy
10. Morning Light

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.facebook.com/mexicanstandoffrock1 | https://www.instagram.com/mexican_standoff_rock/

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0 Rockshots Records – Out Now! Finnish Thrashers MUTANT BLAST New Album “Soulsteeler”

September 6, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Mutant Blast

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Montreal, QC – September 6, 2024

Out Now! Finnish Thrashers MUTANT BLAST New Album “Soulsteeler”

Today is the big day! Mutant Blast unleashes their new album, titled “Soulsteeler”. Featuring a mix of slightly older, re-arranged tracks alongside new compositions, the album has been meticulously crafted over 1.5 years with utmost dedication.

“We put a lot of effort into making the album as good as possible,” says Toni Huhtiniemi (Guitar & Backup Vocals). “We hope that as many fans of heavier music as possible will find the band and get to hear the end result!”

The band’s sound is characterized as ‘Metal thrashing death’n’roll – and heavy! This defining style is evident throughout the album, featuring powerful riffs, good melodies, and strong songwriting aimed at engaging listeners.

Mutant Blast draws inspiration from a variety of influences including bands like Metallica, Entombed, Iron Maiden, Exodus, and Annihilator shaping a sound that blends death’n’roll, thrash metal, and heavy metal with elements of hard rock and death metal.

Mutant Blast invites fans of heavy music to join them on this sonic journey. With a sound that has evolved from their death’n’roll roots to encompass thrash and heavy metal, their upcoming album promises to be a testament to their growth and musical prowess.

“Soulsteeler” is available as of September 6th, 2024, and available on CD at https://shop.rockshots.eu/en/home/6938-mutant-blast-soulsteeler.html

and Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4cX3gEI

Track Listing:
1. Satan’s Pawn
2. Alone in the Wasteland
3. Into the Night
4. Black Mass
5. Final Day
6. Acid Rain
7. Mind Control
8. For the Sake of Humanity
9. Prowler (Iron Maiden cover)

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

https://www.instagram.com/mutantblastband/

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0 Streaming Now! Los Angeles’ GIGANTUM Introduce Themselves With S/T Groovy Stoner Rock N’ Roll EP

September 5, 2024
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· Gigantum · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 5, 2024

Streaming Now! Los Angeles’ GIGANTUM Introduce Themselves With S/T Groovy Stoner Rock N’ Roll EP

Debut S/T Album Out September 7th, 2024

L-R – BlareNBitch – Guitar/Vocals, Mia X – Vocals/Bass, Mark Lüntzel – Guitar/Vocals, Chase Manhattan – Drums

Photo Credit Mariana Fiel

Rock n’ roll fans don’t have to wait any longer for the heavy and infectious debut tunes from Los Angeles’ Gigantum. After releasing 3 well-received singles that show off doomy riffs, creative solos, and relatable lyrics, they are excited to see the reception for their first work together as a group. Mia X, the band’s bassist and primary lyricist, shares her vision:

“I wanted to create a heavier band than the rock/punk groups I’m used to playing in. I wanted a chance to play my instrument more and expand myself creatively. Finding Mark at a Fu Manchu show was a stroke of luck. Chase, Blare, and I have been in each other’s lives and playing together for over a decade. It just made sense for it to be the four of us.”

Innovative and eclectic, this six-track collection showcases the band’s unique ability to blend heavy riffs with intricate storytelling and diverse musical influences. Not held back by the structure of a certain genre, Gigantum has a lot of room to evolve and they set into that role with gusto.

This EP is a true collaboration, and each track offers a distinct experience, taking listeners on a sonic journey as they explore each individual personal of the tracks. The EP is now available on all major streaming platforms and is recommended for fans of Clutch, Baroness, Royal Thunder, and Fu Manchu.

Listen to the EP’s full stream premiere via Ghost Cult Magazine HERE.

Due out on September 6th, 2024, Gigantum‘s self-titled album is available for pre-order at https://gigantumband.bandcamp.com.

Videos:

“Monkey King” – https://youtu.be/PsSv8Znmqk4

“Necron99” – https://youtu.be/HjIkV6sPwSk

“For All My Friends” – https://youtu.be/O19HKMLo0Hg

Track Listing:
1. Monkey King – 6:11
2. For All My Friends – 5:38
3. Forever Dreaming – 7:02
4. Brain Haze – 8:36
5. Rock Box – 3:38
6. Necron99 – 8:48
Album Length: 39:52

More info: https://linktr.ee/gigantumband

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“It’s wide ranging heavy music odyssey that spans six hefty heavy rock tracks on ‘Gigantum’ (2024)” – Doomed & Stoned

“Gigantum have released a no-hold barred “NO FUCKS GIVEN” attitude that will no doubt strike a chord with the jaded Doom/Stoner Metal fan currently out there. Excellent and Highly Recommended.” – Outlaws of the Sun
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0 Gore House Prod. – Streaming Now! HEINOUS EXSANGUINATION’s Vile New EP “The Stench of Decaying Flesh”

September 5, 2024
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· Heinous Exsanguination (Gore House Productions) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 5, 2024

Streaming Now! HEINOUS EXSANGUINATION’s Vile New EP “The Stench of Decaying Flesh”

Debut EP “The Stench of Decaying Flesh” Out Sept 6th, 2024 via Gore House Productions

Left – Mitchell Christian (Instruments and production), Right – JP – Vocals

Photo credit – Heinous Exsanguination

Gore House Productions proudly presents the release of Heinous Exsanguination‘s debut EP, “The Stench of Decaying Flesh”. This seven-track monstrosity is an unrelenting barrage of brutal slam death metal that promises to leave listeners drenched in gore and craving more. The band shares their excitement for the slaughter:

“We are beyond excited to share with the world our first body of work ‘The Stench of Decaying Flesh’. We absolutely love making brutal music, and this is just the beginning of what is going to be a great run for the project. Heinous Exsanguination is a passion project, and we will continue to pour our everything into this. We hope when you listen to this album you can shut off your brain and just enjoy the brutality of the music.”

Heinous Exsanguination, consisting of Mitchell Christian (all music and production) and JP (vocals), has crafted a collection of tracks that are as grotesque as they are addictive. With features from some of the genre’s heaviest hitters like Richard Smihula (Desoectomy) and Angel Ochoa (Cephalotripsy), “The Stench of Decaying Flesh” is a testament to the band’s commitment to delivering pure, unfiltered slam metal.

From the blistering opener “Engorged With Hatred” to the title track featuring Azerate Nakamura of Ungraceful, this EP is a masterclass in unadulterated brutality that will drag you through an intense journey of classic slam riffs, blast beats, and insane gutturals. It is recommended for fans of Embryectomy, Kraanium, and Parasitic Ejaculation.

Listen to the EP’s full stream via its premiere on MetalInsider HERE.

“The Stench of Decaying Flesh” is due out on September 6th, 2024, from Gore House Productions and is available for pre-order at https://orcd.co/the-stench-of-decaying-flesh

Track Listing:
1. Engorged With Hatred (2:14)
2. Vile Rotting Mass (ft. Angel Ochoa of Cephalotripsy) (2:57)
3. Savage Evisceration (2:12)
4. The Stench of Decaying Flesh (ft. Azerate Nakamura of Ungraceful) (2:04)
5. Severed Limbs, Mangled Remains (ft. Richard Smihula of Desoectomy) (2:32)
6. Bodies Open Easier Than You’d Think (2:18)
7. Meat Cleaver Meltdown (2:15)

More info: Gorehouseproductions.com | Facebook.com/heinousslam | Instagram.com/heinousexsanguination | X.com/heinousslam

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“The musical beating begins right away with a primitive, lead-weighted, slamming riff, and the macabre gurgling of the song’s (Vile Rotting Mass) protagonist. But the torturers behind the music then begin to really relish their ghastly work, hammering and darting faster, rattling the drums more maniacally, ejecting brazen and blaring chords, spilling out gutturals most foul and screeches most noxious. With a couple of quick pauses, the band then hit us with a blast-beat seizure and whirling fretwork spasms, before slamming again and ultimately slowing the pace into even more ruthless and abysmal territory, this time accompanied by the monstrous crocodilian utterances of their guest Angel Ochoa (from Cephalotripsy, Abominable Putridity, Disgorge). At the end, the wailing and moaning guitar reverberations sound utterly dismal, in keeping with the song’s thematic conception.” – No Clean Singing

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