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0 PARADISE IN FLAMES Forges Brazilian Folk With Symphonic Black/Death Metal In Music Video “Black Wings” From New Album “Blindness” Out Now!

June 25, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Paradise In Flames

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PARADISE IN FLAMES Forges Brazilian Folk With Symphonic Black/Death Metal In Music Video “Black Wings”

New Album “Blindness” Out Now!

Since 2003, Brazil’s Paradise In Flames has been shattering boundaries and spreading its identity-filled sound infused with blazing notes of pure hatred to audiences far and wide. Their latest concept album “Blindness” is out now, complemented with a music video for the single “Black Wings”. The single mixes Brazilian folk elements with a direct reference to forró (regional Brazilian musical style). It rescues the pre-epidemic period of history, presenting the protagonist: Black Wings and her life story.

Watch the music video for “Black Wings” at https://youtu.be/BCSj1TF7YI4

Coined as extreme philosophical symphonic protester metal, they have been honing their identity since their 2021 album “Act One” and have matured and improved since then, intertwining Brazilian bossa nova, death metal, and black metal.

“Blindness” tells the story of a philosophical work that portrays religion as a psychological illness, illustrating how men become blind in the pursuit of power. Lyrically, the songs revolve around a single plot inspired by the book by Jose Saramago. The musical structure creates an operatic scenario, where characters interact within a symphonic plot characterized by rapid pace and melodious themes. It is recommended for fans of Satyricon, Dark Funeral, and Batushka.

“This album proved to be the most challenging of our career, as it required a strong correlation between the music and lyrics. The concept was to have one set of lyrics for all 11 tracks, ensuring each song had a logical sequence while collectively creating an engaging atmosphere to captivate the listener. We believe that we successfully achieved our objectives with this album. In the physical CD and LP versions, listeners will be able to enjoy following along with the lyrics in hand, allowing them to seamlessly experience the album’s narrative in its entirety.” adds the band.

“Blindness” was released on June 14, 2024, and is available from Xaninho Discos and Demoncratic Records.

Online Store – https://paradiseinflames.loja2.com.br/

Bandcamp – https://paradiseinflames.bandcamp.com/

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/QZRx

Track Listing:
1. Desolate World (1:00)
2. Concerto No.6 in C Minor, Cold Spring (3:37)
3. Black Wings ( 4:00)
4. Reasons To Not Believe (3:32)
5. I Feel The Plague (4:17)
6. The Cure (3:13)
7. The Priest (3:26)
8. Endless Night Battle (4:18)
9. War Sonata (3:28)
10. Age Of Death (4:15)
11. Angels & Devils (3:52)
Album Length: 38:57

Upcoming Tour Dates:
Aug 6 – Porto Alegre, RS – Opiniao **
Aug 8 – Florianopolis, SC – Celula Showcase **
Aug 9 – Limeira, SP – Mirage **
Aug 10 – Sao Paulo, SP – Legends **
Aug 11 – Belo Horizonte, MG – Caverna Pub **
** dates w/ Batushka

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

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“Check out the latest full album from Paradise in Flames, Blindness. It’s heavy and catchy.” – Decibel Magazine

“Telling part of the story of a philosophical work that portrays religion as a psychological illness, illustrating how men become blind in the pursuit of power, the incendiary Blindness, the band new offering by Santa Luzia/Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil-based Symphonic Black Metal band Paradise In Flames and the follow-up to their 2021 album Act One, will be a blast for anyone with an interest in Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, and Satyricon.” – The Headbanging Moose

“If you like Fleshgod Apocalypse, elements of Dimmu Borgir, and Cradle Of Filth, then PARADISE IN FLAMES may resonate with you… Created to tell the story of a philosophical work that portrays religion as a psychological illness and illustrating how men become blind in the pursuit of power, the entire album explodes as one giant symphonic/operatic scenario, with characters who interact with switches in pace and tempo.” – Female Fronted Power

““Concerto No.6 in C Minor, Cold Spring,” ventures forth on the platitude of time, a song that snarls and bites into the whirlwind of a creeping tide.” – The Median Man

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0 Decrepit Birth Force To Cancel ARMSTRONG METALFEST – Replacement Band To Be Announced – 2024 Lineup w/ THE BROWNING, EYE OF HORUS, ATRÆ BILIS, ARKAIK, BODYBOX and more!

June 24, 2024
by Asher
· Armstrong Metal Fest · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 24, 2024

Decrepit Birth Force To Cancel ARMSTRONG METALFEST – Replacement Band To Be Announced

2024 Lineup w/ THE BROWNING, EYE OF HORUS, ATRÆ BILIS, ARKAIK, BODYBOX, XUL and more!

July 12-13 – Armstrong, BC, Canada

Watch the official video recap of AMF 2019 here.
(video created by Mayne Brand Productions)

Armstrong MetalFest 2024 Spotify playlist Here.

Western Canada’s largest mountain mosh pit Armstrong MetalFest regrets to announce that Friday night, July 12th headliner Decrepit Birth must unfortunately retract from their performance due to a schedule conflict within the line-up. After numerous attempts to find a fill-in member, they are unable to perform on that date and have been forced to make that difficult decision. Armstrong MetalFest is currently working to secure a new Friday night headliner. Please follow the festival’s social media for updates.

This 14th annual gathering of metalheads, Armstrong MetalFest will once again witness a pilgrimage of extreme metal music fans for two days of unforgettable moshing, headbanging, and camping. From iconic headliners to promising newcomers, the 2024 lineup is set to showcase the best of diverse metal genres, ensuring an electrifying experience for all.

This year’s lineup held on July 12th and 13th at the Hassen Arena in Armstrong, BC will be headlined by Kansas City THE BROWNING who will be unleashing their unique eclectic blend of electronicore and deathcore. Also featured on this year’s two-day festival, dissonant and atmospheric Vancouver tech death metallers ATRÆ BILIS, and Orlando’s two-fisted two steppin’ double-wide aural assault squad BODYBOX. Returning to the festival, is the Okanagan’s very favourite Black Metallers XUL (Vernon, BC) and Edmonton death metallers EYE OF HORUS along with first-time performances from Vancouver twin brother duo OPAL IN SKY, San Francisco’s outside-the-box prog metallers CYBORG OCTOPUS, and the tech death fury of Riverside, CA’s ARKAIK among many more (full lineup listed below).

Festival weekend passes are on sale now at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca

(All tickets provide General Admission and grant access to the festival grounds, camping area, and arena from 9:00 AM on Friday, July 12, 2023, until 12:00 PM on Sunday, July 14, 2022. Free camping is included.)

“It’s one of the premier festivals of its kind in Canada, showcasing the biggest names in local, national, and international heavy metal music.” – Vancouver Sun

AMF 2024 Lineup:

(Friday Night Headliner TBA)
The Browning (Kansas City, MO)
Xul (Vernon, BC)
Opal In Sky (Vancouver, BC)
Cyborg Octopus (San Francisco, CA)
Eye Of Horus (Edmonton, AB)
Atrae Billis (Vancouver, BC)
Arkaik (Riverside, CA)
Bobybox (Orlando, FL)
Nott (Seattle, WA)
Dessiderium (Phoenix, AZ)
Odinfist (Armstrong, BC)
Misyrion (Vancouver, BC)
Death Machine (Kelowna, BC)
Satanic Tea Company (Calgary, AB)
Ravensun (Nanaimo, BC)
Crown Of Madness (Vancouver, BC)
Vaegon (Edmonton, AB)
Lynx (Calgary, AB)
Kelevra (Regina, SK)
Kings Rot (Calgary, AB)
Gregorious (Kamloops, BC)
Dendros (Kamloops, BC)
Thirteen Goats (Vancouver, Bc)
Anomalist (Prince George, BC
Burn It All (Kamloops, BC)
Augur (Kamloops, BC)

The 2023 edition of Armstrong MetalFest broke attendance records again with its eclectic earth-shaking lineup that featured 28 bands performing on the two-day festival that included headliners LA thrashers WARBRINGER, San Francisco tech-death giants FALLUJAH, festival alumni Spokane, WA’s ENTERPRISE EARTH, and Los Angeles’ THE ZENITH PASSAGE, along with Denver’s H.P. Lovecraft extreme metallers VALE OF PNATH, and Edmonton’s Juno award-winning heavy metal champions STRIKER.

Since 2009 (minus pause years 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic), West Metal Entertainment and Armstrong Metalfest have not only fostered the talent of hundreds of local bands, but have imported well-known, international acts to the quiet, little Canadian town of Armstrong, British Columbia.

Each year hundreds of metalheads from Canada and the USA descend into the picturesque Okanagan Valley and under the blistering sun, they spend three days camping, taking in as much metal over two days, participating in wrestling events, scavenger hunts, and catching up with their metal family.

The festival has seen such renowned headliners as Kataklysm, Cattle Decapitation, Archspire, Nekrogoblikon, Origin, Rivers of Nihil, and Beyond Creation as well as emerging artists from across North America. At the end of the revelry, the festival disappears without a trace, leaving the landscape as pristine as it has always been.

West Metal Entertainment is a non-profit society that not only puts on the Armstrong Metal Festival every year in Armstrong, B.C., it gives bands opportunities to play at different venues throughout the region including all-ages shows, to encourage musical passion in kids as well as adults.

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Festival Press Materials HERE.

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What the press is saying:

“Armstrong Metalfest brings aggressive music to the North Okanagan” – Global BC News

Kelowna Now: Armstrong Metal Festival Co-founder reflects on a decade of metal – Video Interview here.

CHBC – Global Okanagan: Metalheads celebrate a decade of gathering in Armstrong – Video Interview here.

Global Okanagan – Armstrong Metalfest brings aggressive music to the North Okanagan – Video here.

“In the past, metalheads had to travel to Germany to experience the rush of a big festival, such as Wacken Open Air. But local headbangers decided to bring that feeling home with Armstrong Metalfest.” – Vernon Morning Star

“Go Big or Stay at Home: Armstrong has that welcoming feeling for a rock show.” – The Valley Voice

“To witness such a gathering of talent is an absolute privilege, and for that fact alone, I will certainly be returning to Armstrong Metal Fest.” – Beatroute BC

“This festival is now going to be my yearly must-go-to event and if you’re a metal head that hasn’t attended or a curious metal voyeur, do yourself a favour and check it out, you will not regret it.” – Abort Mag

“The Armstrong Metalfest is one such event and has grown from its initial, humble beginnings seven years ago to be a regular mainstay, with its south-central BC location making for a popular summertime destination for fans and bands alike.” – Decibel Mag

Named one of the out-of-town music festivals worth the trip by The Vancouver Sun

“For metalheads, this is a great vacation where groups of all sizes can enjoy their favourite musical genre in a fun, energized environment. Not to mention, the camping!” – The Permanent Rain Press

“From farm to stadium: Armstrong Metal Fest’s humble beginnings” – Info News

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0 WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA Announces National Winner – CASCADE EFFECT – One Band To Conquer Them All & Play Wacken Open Air

June 24, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle USA

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Montreal, QC – June 24, 2024

WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA Announces National Winner – CASCADE EFFECT

One Band To Conquer Them All & Play Wacken Open Air

Spotify – 2024 WMBU National Finalists Playlist – https://spoti.fi/4cbAEb8

One band to conquer them all! Down to the final five bands from across the country, the national final for Wacken Metal Battle USA was held this past Saturday, June 22nd in San Diego, CA at the Brick by Brick with regional winners Cascade Effect (San Diego), WarTroll (NorCal), Versipul (PNW), Prime Prophecy (East Coast), and Father Wolf (Texas).

Judged by an industry panel that included Rod Kukla (Silver Lining Music), Craig Goldy (Dio), Derek Engemann (Scour, Phil Anselmo and the Illegals, ex-Cattle Decapitation), and Patrick Stone (Adler’s Appetite, Budderside), the band that reigned the stage and proved themselves worthy of gracing the holy land of metal at Wacken Open Air in Germany is crowned 2024 champion, San Diego’s Cascade Effect.

“After the most successful wacken metal battle USA in its history, with a historic number of bands applying, we finally have a winner. Congratulations to the band Cascade Effect, their road to Wacken had one strong show after another and a final one that gave them a spot on the stage at the world-famous Wacken Open Air.” – Rod Kukla

“I want to thank all the promoters, bands, partners, and Jon Asher for putting in the hard work necessary to make this battle a success. Congratulations to Father Wolf, Versipul, WarTroll, Prime Prophecy, and Cascade Effect for putting on one of the best shows Wacken Metal Battle USA has ever seen. I wish the boys in Cascade Effect nothing but the best at WACKEN!” – Eric Dow

As this year’s crowned USA champion, Cascade Effect will now move on to perform as the only independent American band at the International Battle at Wacken Open Air (July 31st – August 3rd), one of the world’s most prestigious and largest metal festivals (Attendance of over 80,000 people in Wacken, Germany for over 30 years).

Cascade Effect joins the list of previous WMBU national winners, San Diego’s Fadrait (2023 – San Diego) Mythraeum (2022 – San Diego), Monarch (2019 – San Diego), Voices of Ruin (2018 – Anaheim) and Corpse Hoarder (2017 – Philadelphia).

2024 battles were hosted in the following cities: New York, NY, Clifton, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, Bay Area, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Orange County, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA, Austin, TX, Dallas, TX, El Paso, TX, Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX.

Wacken Battle Trailer Video – https://youtu.be/fjMugRXEc5g

For the last 5 years of battles (2017-2019, 2022, 2023), Wacken Metal Battle USA has hosted battles across the country to send one independent metal band to perform at the world’s largest metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany. 2019 saw the festival celebrate its 30th anniversary, but due to Covid, the 2020 and 2021 editions were both canceled. As the metal community regains its strength, Wacken Open Air 2024 will be the 33rd edition of the festival and will be held from July 31st – August 3rd. The 2024 event is already sold out with a line-up that includes Scorpions, Amon Amarth, Blind Guardian, In Extremo, Pain, Beast In Black, and many more. Details here.

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

How it works:
Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will move forward to the American national final (date and city to be determined). The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the Wacken Open Air 2024 and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.

Rules for participation: https://metalbattleusa.com/rules/

Links:
Metal-Battle.com
MetalBattleUSA.com
Facebook.com/metalbattleusa
Twitter.com/MetalBattleUSA
Instagram.com/metalbattleusa

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0 ZEALED’s New Single “Divination” Is An Adrenaline Rush Of Black Metal And Deathcore

June 24, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Zealed

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Montreal, QC – June 24, 2024

ZEALED’s New Single “Divination” Is An Adrenaline Rush Of Black Metal And Deathcore

L-R – Christopher White (Vocals/Lyrics) | Christopher Marron (Instrumentals)

Photo Credit – Half Cab Studios

Ritalo, USA’s independent music project Zealed is thrilled to announce the release of their potent third single “Divination”. Known for their unique blend of symphonic black metal and melodic deathcore, Zealed‘s latest track promises an intense, fast, and brutally melodic experience that will draw in listeners. The band shares what people can expect:

“Musically it offers a thrilling experience with rapid tempo shifts, an abundance of riffs, and slow, but intricate breakdowns. Lyrically: Same with lyrics, it’s like someone slammed a bunch of energy drinks and destroyed what was left of a brutal song, in a good way!”

“Divination” was the second collaboration between instrumentalist Christopher Marron and vocalist Chris White on a track. They wanted to switch things up from their last single, yet maintain the same cohesive sound. This single is a key release leading up to Zealed’s forthcoming EP “Eschaton”. The EP will feature all of the band’s previous releases, meticulously remixed and remastered to ensure a consistent and powerful sound throughout. This collection will bring the Eschaton era story of Zealed to a close, setting the stage for the band to explore new musical directions in the future.

Zealed was founded in late 2019 by Marron as an instrumental side project aimed at exploring audio and recording production. The initial instrumental release garnered positive feedback, prompting Marron to elevate the project by incorporating a vocalist. This led to the inclusion of White, who brought his expertise in lyrics and vocals, thus transforming Zealed into the powerhouse duo it is today. Zealed is recommended for fans of Bleeding Through, Lorna Shore, and Chelsea Grin.

Watch and listen to the video for “Divination” via TheCirclePit at https://youtu.be/W5pKuQmA3Vg

Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/3u59jvmz

Bandcamp – https://zealed.bandcamp.com

More info: https://www.facebook.com/zealedmusic | https://instagram.com/zealedmusic | https://www.twitter.com/zealedmusic | https://www.tiktok.com/@zealedmusic

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0 Rockshots Records – Fantasy Metal WARLOCK A.D. – New Video “The Golden Showers of Prestønia” Off Sophomore Album “Book II: The Valley of Vâgené” Out Sept 2024

June 21, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Warlock A.D. (Rockshots Records)

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Montreal, QC – June 21, 2024

Fantasy Metal WARLOCK A.D. – New Video “The Golden Showers of Prestønia”

Sophomore Album “Book II: The Valley of Vâgené” Out Sept 2024 via Rockshots Records

The time has come! 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐊 𝐀.𝐃.‘s sophomore album “Book II: The Valley of Vâgené” is set to be released on September 27th, 2024 from Rockshots Records.

Over two years in the making, this entry into the WarlocK A.D. saga is bigger, thicker, and more powerful than anything they have brought you before! The album is 12 tracks of interwoven musical storytelling implementing the use of motifs, themes, and callbacks. From the sweeping orchestral movements of “The Golden Showers of Prestønia” to the frantic folk metal flavorings of “Rothgar Warsong”, the album combines the sound and styles of various iterations of orchestra-led melodic metal – culminating in what feels like a fully-fledged D&D style epic told through the medium of a Heavy Metal Musical. Recommended for fans of Nanowar of Steel, Angus McSix, and Beast in Black, the quest to The Valley of Vâgené continues with the single “The Golden Showers of Prestønia”.

“The title is a clear double entendre, the single is a cautionary tale detailing the events that follow Whiteacre’s failure to heed the advice of the wise wizard Horatus – do not touch the water! One of the more traditional power metal style tracks on the album, the intensity of the track ebbs and flows as the danger of the forbidden waters becomes more and more apparent – leading to a frantic race against time for Ahriman Cullblade to save the endangered Nomad. This track was actually heavily inspired by the track “Burn” by Deep Purple – which also details the story of a dangerous female presence – something which can be heard especially in the song’s post-solo section. The track also evokes a traditional symphonic metal feel through the use of the duet vocals between Whiteacre and Uriña the Siren (as performed by Dani Bentham of Wailing Banshee).” adds the band.

Music Video – https://youtu.be/0aFOuV_81sM

Digital – https://lnk.to/OdJwLm

Album pre-order – https://bit.ly/WarlocKAD

Track Listing:
1. A Strange New World (That is not My Own)
2. The Valley of Vâgené
3. Nanum Imperium
4. The Golden Showers of Prestønia
5. By the Path of the Exiled
6. Rothgar Warsong
7. As One, We Stand!
8. Ancient Dragon of Storms Flüffir Mighty Guardian of Valley (Techno Wyrmhole)
9. The Sacred Spears of Brittanni
10. Stormbreather
11. The Sword of Cühm
12. The Rising Flames of the Eternal Golden Empire Rise

Band Members:
Cal Whittaker (As Whiteacre the Nomad) – Lead Vocals, Orchestral Composition/Programming
Michael Farmer (As Quinn Eilianther the Elven Prince) – Vocals, Bass Guitars
John Smith (As Horatus the Mushroom Wizard) – Backing Harsh Vocals, Guitars
Dan Cole (As Ahriman Cullblade the Shadow Assassin) – Programming, Guitars
Emperor Thorumm III – Phantom Drums

Additional Artists/voice cast:
Klara Wiliams – Æliána the Eternal (narrator)
Scot Evans – Rothgar Warsong AND Björnulfr the Beast-Slayer (voice)
Dani Bentham – Uriña the Siren (Voice and Singing)
Jade Marris – The Heavy Metal Battle Wench (Voice and singing)
Anna Rose – The Goddess Vâgené (Voice)

Credits:
Artwork by Ryvene James Dela Cruz
Band Photography/Videography by Hannah Price
Production by Cal Whittaker

More info: www.Rockshots.eu | https://www.theworldofwarlockad.co.uk

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“it’s all about the banter, and their infectious sense of fun carries them through, and indeed us with them.” – Evermetal

“The fusion of theatricality, fantasy, and musical talent makes Warlock AD a standout act in the symphonic rock scene.” – Metal Planet Music

“Warlock A.D. play some legitimately decent heavy metal which is thoroughly enjoyable, but their live performances are truly something to behold.” – Metal Underground

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0 Montreal’s WORLD ON ALERT Stand Up To Authority In Progressive “Freedom In Disguise” Off Debut S/T EP Out End of June 2024

June 21, 2024
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· Music News · World On Alert

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Montreal, QC – June 21, 2024

Montreal’s WORLD ON ALERT Stand Up To Authority In Progressive “Freedom In Disguise”

Debut EP Out June 28th ft. guests from MUTANK, CroMagnum, Ashes of Eden, Orchad, Void Within

Top L-R: John Vincelli (Vocals on War Inside) | Nick Amalfi (Guitar Solo on Freedom In Disguise) | Justyn Vynn (Vocals and Guitar Solos on Insecurities and Alone with My Thoughts) | Alex Walsh (All Rhythm and Lead Guitars, Guitar Solo on Freedom In Disguise)

Bottom L-R: Costa Skoulikas (Guitar Solos on They Came From the Pleiades and The War Inside) | Gino LaPosta (Bass, Keys, Programmed Drums) | Max Rex (Vocals on Freedom In Disguise)

Missing: Armen Apekian (Guitar Solo on The War Inside)

Photo Credit: Jonathan Senecal

World On Alert, from Montreal, Canada, is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Gino LaPosta, and excitedly they are announcing the release of the compelling new single “Freedom in Disguise”, which is the second introduction to the debut self-titled EP that is coming out on June 28, 2024. This track features the exceptional talents of Max Rex (CroMagnum), and Nick Amalfi who join LaPosta and guitarist Alex Walsh. LaPosta comments on the single:

“Musically, this one is a heavy track with a soft middle that builds up to the heavy end again. You can hear some proggy Rush/Dream Theater/Tool vibes in there. Lyrically it is about standing up to the elites trying to control our lives and disguising it in freedom.”

LaPosta explains that this work is essentially a solo effort with some help from talented friends and Walsh’s guitar work on “Freedom in Disguise” adds a distinct energy and depth to the track. His contributions, along with the dynamic vocals from Rex and Amalfi, make this single a standout piece in the upcoming EP.

An act that had risen during the pandemic, LaPosta found solace in his studio, crafting riffs and lyrics. Collaborating with friends and family on this recording was a deeply fulfilling experience for him and it reflects their collective effort and synergy. It is recommended for fans of Rush, Tool, and Fates Warning.

Watch and listen to the lyric video for “Freedom in Disguise” at https://youtu.be/RZ454y9gEVk

Due out on June 28, 2024, World on Alert‘s self-titled EP is available for pre-order at https://worldonalert.bandcamp.com.

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3V9Imvl

Music Video – “Insecurities” – https://youtu.be/6JAhRc5O8XE

Track Listing:
1. Freedom In Disguise ft. Max Rex (CroMagnum), Nick Amalfi, Alex Walsh (6:10)
2. Insecurities ft. Justyn Vynn (Orchad), Alex Walsh (6:00)
3. They Came From the Pleiades ft. Costa Skoulikas (Mutank), Alex Walsh (8:34)
4. Alone With My Thoughts ft. Justyn Vynn (Orchad), Alex Walsh (4:32)
5. The War Inside ft. John Vincelli (Void Within), Costa Skoulikas (Mutank), Armen Apekian (Ashes Of Eden), Alex Walsh (5:38)
EP Length: 30:54

More info: Instagram.com/world.on.alert | Facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555752466553 |Twitter.com/WorldOnAlertMtl

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0 ANCIENT ENTITIES Unleashes Debut Tech Death Album “Echoes of Annihilation” On WormHoleDeath Records

June 21, 2024
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· Ancient Entities · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 21, 2024

ANCIENT ENTITIES Unleashes Debut Tech Death Album “Echoes of Annihilation”

Debut Album Out On WormHoleDeath Records

L-R – Live Lineup – Luke Veranth – Bass, Bernardo Mendia – Drums, Brian Gulliford – Vocals, Alex Rausa – Guitar, Jake Falk – Guitar

Ancient Entities, coming from Milwaukee, USA, are pleased to announce the release of their debut album “Echoes Of Annihilation” on WormHolDeath Records. The nine-track album is a mythical sonic odyssey with each song offering a unique glimpse into the past. From the burning of Rome in “Empire In Ashes” to the creation of the human race in “Creatures Of the Sand”, Ancient Entities masterfully capture the essence of ancient history through sound. They comment on the recording process:

“The album took 6 months to produce, mix, and master. The legendary Wjotec Wieslawski from Hertz Recording made sure we got our best work on track and did not compromise when it came to making a perfect album. We recorded here in the States at multiple studios and Hertz mixed and mastered the album. We wanted to work with Wjotec ‘cause he produced some of our favorite bands growing up such as Behemoth, Decapitated, and Hate. In our opinion, he helped create a masterpiece of an album and we hope everyone else thinks so too.”

The album artwork was made by Burns who handles most of the artwork for the band. It combines different pyramids that are cinematic, but still very obvious that this is a death metal; album. Listeners who dig into the album will find there is a refreshing mix of styles of death metal – modern, old school, and some sounds in between genres. Over the last two years of playing and testing out local markets, Ancient Entities is confident that their massive sound will be well received by all fans of metal old and new. They are recommended listening for fans of Blood Red Throne, Nile, and Aeon.

As of June 21, 2024, “Echoes of Annihilation” is available at the following links:

Digital – https://orcd.co/echoesofan

https://anciententities.bandcamp.com

Lyric Video – “Pierced by Obsidian” – https://youtu.be/nenzblJ9-Yg

Track Listing:
1. Cenote Sagrado (1:21)
2. Empire In Ashes (4:19)
3. Creatures From The Sand (3:42)
4. Blood Upon Stone (3:16)
5. Ritual Autopsy (4:43)
6. Hidden (3:53)
7. Pierced by Obsidian (4:08)
8. Wall of War (4:28)
9. Damnatio Ad Flammas (3:24)
Album Length: 32:18

Album Recording Lineup:
Alex Rausa – Guitar
Bernardo Mendia – Drums
Cole Daniels – Bass
Brian Gulliford – Vocals
Jake Falk – Guitar

Live Band Lineup:
Alex Rausa – Guitar
Bernardo Mendia – Drums
Luke Veranth – Bass
Brian Gulliford – Vocals
Jake Falk – Guitar

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

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“Ancient Entities are not just a random band name, but a state of mind on Echoes Of Annihilation. They go back in history to when Mayans and Aztecs reigned, where the idea of a person being tied to a stake and burned alive while wearing a flammable vest was not a plot point to a B-level horror film. Mummification, the burning of Roman civilization and sacrificial cannibalism are just some of the subjects explored with turbulent death metal.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“”Echoes of Annihilation ” it is a solid and extremely flowing platter, full of inspired moments and cared for in almost all its aspects… it’s a really good hit in the teeth!” – Metal.it

““Hidden,” is a snarling, thrashing menace. A song that brings the burrowing of time to forment the great beyond.” – The Median Man

“The band’s mission is clear: to transport listeners to ancient times, capturing the essence of historical narratives through their relentless music, its enveloping atmosphere and crushing riffs.” – Broken Tomb Magazine

“ANCIENT ENTITIES plays in a real frenzy, especially in the last third, literally overturns modern, yet old-school Death Metals at the constant demonstration and has not had a single song in your pocket until the end that you want to skip for any reason. So you can congratulate the boys on a proper first performance, who wonderfully bridges the gap between classic and contemporary death lead and sends a clear signal here and there, especially when it comes to brutality. Even if the gruesome artwork suggests bad things: “Echoes Of Annihilation” is a really cool death metal disc!” – PowerMetal.de

“Ancient Entities with Echoes of Annihilation, this is a Milwaukee band that really focuses in on how to balance technical death metal while still making it listenable for the non-tech death fans out there. They know how to do some fretboard gymnastics. They definitely know how to play across the drum kit but it’s also something that doesn’t just go absolutely insane 100% of the time. They know how to write songs, they just know when to show off at the right times and that’s the kind of album I can really be behind. It has a really rich and full production style yet just raw enough to kind of give it a mid-late 90s kind of feel behind it. This is a death metal album that really should be up a lot of people’s alley and if you like the slightest amount of tech death you shall love Ancient Entities.” – Heavy Debriefings

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0 Saudi Thrash Metal DUNE’s Lyric Video For “Insidious” Is A Heavy Thrash Trip Through Deep Personal Matters

June 20, 2024
by Asher
· DUNE · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 20, 2024

Saudi Thrash Metal DUNE’s Lyric Video For “Insidious” Is A Heavy Thrash Trip Through Deep Personal Matters

New EP “Years Of Chains” Out Now!

Thrash fans take note and get ready to dive into the dark and groovy tones of “Insidious” with the latest lyric video from the Saudi trash outfit DUNE. The track comes from the band’s recently released debut EP “Years Of Chains” released this past May. This composition is a showcase of the band’s unique approach to music – chainsaw-heavy guitars, chunky bass slaps, and highly technical drums, all underscored by aggressive vocals. The band comments on the EP, which has been a long time coming:

“Years of Chains” is an EP that we wrote years ago but didn’t get a chance to properly record due to multiple difficulties that came our way, after years we have chosen a list of the songs from the originals we have for the EP. The recording process was fun yet we looked for perfection to make the songs as we imagined them with the best quality that we could make.”

“Insidious” delves into themes around culture, urban legends, and personal issues, reflecting the depth and versatility of DUNE‘s lyrical and musical expression. As the band continues to redefine the boundaries of modern metal, “Insidious” promises to be a standout moment on the EP.

Known for their unique fusion of Thrash Metal with Djent, Nu Metal, Oriental, and Groove Metal influences, DUNE‘s sound is a sonic journey that defies traditional genre boundaries. The band’s resurrection in 2021 has been met with immense enthusiasm from both loyal fans who witnessed their early years and new listeners hungry for a fresh, powerful sound. They are recommended for fans of Pantera, Metallica, and Korn.

Watch and listen to the lyric video for “Insidious” via its premiere on MetalInsider HERE.

Dune‘s new EP “Years Of Chains” is available on all digital platforms at https://linktr.ee/dune.0fficial

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4e62mYg

Track Listing:
1. Sieve – 4:41
2. Reject – 5:06
3. Insidious – 4:28
4. Refuge – 4:35
EP Length: 18:52

More info: https://instagram.com/dune.0fficial | https://www.facebook.com/dune.0fficial

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“Galloping thrash metal from Saudi Arabia, Refuge is taken from Dune’s first ever EP, Years Of Chains, which arrives next month. Incredibly, 2024 marks the twentieth anniversary of Dune’s formation, so whether you’ve been into them for a while or are new to their particular brand of noise, there’s no bad time to get on board. Refuge may be a little rough around the edges, but there’s no arguing with those riffs!”- Metal Hammer

“There is a moment during “Years of Chains” where Dune vocalist Samer Nakhala lets fly with a scream which could have been lifted from any mid-90s Slayer recording. Elsewhere throughout this four-track effort, Dune takes you on a trip combining old-school and modern thrash metal. Like the scream, you can pick out plenty of influences such as Pantera and Slayer throughout these eighteen minutes while lyrically, the band explore a world of dark thoughts and aggression. All combined, “Years of Chains” is a veritable feast of punchy thrash for those who like to bang their hands.” – V13.net

““Sieve,” the opening track builds suspense and fills the listener with a sense of foreboding. Directing the chaotic edge into the whirlwind.” – The Median Man

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0 Canada’s THE APHELION Put A Prog Metal Spin On Human Vulnerability w/ New Single “Fragility” Off New Album “Nascence” Out Aug 2024

June 20, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · The Aphelion

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Montreal, QC – June 20, 2024

Canada’s THE APHELION Put A Prog Metal Spin On Human Vulnerability w/ New Single “Fragility”

New Album “Nascence” Out August 2024

L-R – James Cabral (Guitar/Keyboard), Tyler Davis (Guitar/Backing Vocals), Nate Livingstone (Drums), Evan Haydon-Selkirk (Vocals/Bass/Secondary Keyboard),

Photo Credit – Dark Moon Productions

Ottawa, Canada’s progressive metal titans The Aphelion are thrilled to announce the release of their latest single “Fragility” from their eagerly awaited concept album “Nascence”, which will be available on August 9, 2024. The single is a cross-section of influences from classical music to Radiohead, to musical theatre, while still stepping heavily into the band’s love of more contemporary progressive metal and they comment:

“Fragility is where the first real cracks in the protagonist’s psyche begin to form. The man awakens one morning remembering nothing but violence, and yet his wife lays sleeping peacefully next to him and nothing is out of place. He begins to wonder if he has had a vision of death, and whether it was his death or hers that he saw, and fears that the worst has yet to come. Musically, the song is a blend of classical orchestration, art rock sensibilities, and heavy riffs.”

In the single, The Aphelion wanted to capture the essence of vulnerability that we all experience. “Fragility” is a testament to the beauty and strength found in our weakest moments. To them, it’s a track that resonates on a deeply personal level, both musically and lyrically. As part of the “Nascence” album, it serves as a crucial piece in the overarching narrative that explores themes of philosophy and the human condition.

The intrepid group of Evan Haydon-Selkirk (lead vocals, bass guitar, keyboard), James Cabral (guitar, keyboard), Tyler Davis (guitar, backing vocals), and Nathanael Livingstone (drums, percussion) have cemented their place in the Canadian progressive metal scene through nearly a decade of intense collaboration and dynamic live performances. They are recommended listening for fans of Leprous, Opeth and Between the Buried and Me.

Watch “Fragility” via its premiere on Ghost Cult Magazine HERE.

Due out on August 9th, 2024, album pre-order for “Nascence” is available at https://theaphelionofficial.bandcamp.com.

Music Video – “Deserter” – https://youtu.be/iS2nRowb2VM

Music Video – “Flight” – https://youtu.be/w1MHiLhoH5c

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3wWgJOq

Track Listing:
1. Prenascent (2:38)
2. Nascence (6:55)
3. The Seed of Doubt (5:26)
4. Fragility (5:49)
5. The Heavy Mist (5:31)
6. Flight (6:48)
7. The Interloper (6:36)
8. Deserter (7:45)
Album Length (47:28)

More info: Theaphelionband.com | Facebook.com/TheAphelionOfficial | Instagram.com/theaphelionband

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“The Aphelion’s phenomenal vocal range and enticing clashing of instrumentals will prove to be nothing short of intoxicating.” – Canadian Beats

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0 GIGANTUM Prepare To Rattle Windows With “Monkey King” Off Debut S/T Album Out Sept 2024

June 19, 2024
by Asher
· Gigantum · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 19, 2024

GIGANTUM Prepare To Rattle Windows With “Monkey King” Off Debut S/T Album Out Sept 2024

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

Photo Credit Mariana Fiel

Gigantum, a dynamic new force in the Los Angeles, USA, heavy music scene, is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their debut self-titled album full of dirty tuneage that will attract the ears of anyone into heavy rock n’ roll. Kicking off this exciting journey is their first single “Monkey King” based on the legend of the famous Chinese figure Sun Wukong. Vocalist/bassist Mia X shares the backstory of how the track came to be:

“Mark was telling me about this monkey that ate the sun which I found intriguing and wanted to learn more about, so I started looking up monkeys in Chinese mythology and found out about this compelling monkey with a very wild story that went on for centuries who is known as Sun Wukong. So I wrote all these lyrics for him and guess what? Wrong monkey. I’m glad that I stumbled upon him though. A very interesting deity.”

Musically, the band explains, they envisioned “royalty” when creating the bridge to go with the vibe of Sun Wukong and turned it into a rock n’ roll stomper. It was the first song they wrote together and it set the stage for what the band would become.

The band, comprising seasoned musicians Mia X, BlareNBitch, Mark Lüntzel, and Chase Manhattan, promises to deliver a heavy, yet creatively expansive sound that puts a new spin on rock n’ roll. Each song on the album tells its own story and takes you somewhere different. Gigantum invites listeners to embark on the first leg of this musical adventure. It is recommended for fans of Black Sabbath, Clutch, and Fu Manchu.

Watch and listen to lyric video for “Monkey King” at https://youtu.be/PsSv8Znmqk4

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/track/2Pa7yFVlogXuwviYKHaUc0?si=9c54ae5d4ec6442a

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

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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