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0 EPK – Manuel Barbara – Whisper in a Storm (2024)

July 3, 2024
by Asher
· EPKs · Manuel Barbara · Uncategorized

EPK – Manuel Barbara – Whisper in a Storm (2024)

Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com

“I believe that these four tracks are hands-down the best music I have made so far. I think people will really feel that this music has come into its own, and I am excited to move further in this direction in the future. I want this EP to be a heavy, slamming journey to four very distinct musical places, featuring some of my favorite musicians.” – Manuel Barbara

For fans of Monuments, Tesseract, Periphery, Meshuggah, Keith Merrow

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“the song (A Different Horizon (feat. Jake Howsam Lowe (Plini)) blends metal heaviness and classical music concepts to create something intricate, unique, and highly technical.” – Decibel Magazine

“Berklee trained and steeped in metal music, composing, and shredding, the EP (Whisper in the Storm) is going to unite die-hard metal fans and guitar geeks alike. The first single off this EP is “Dead Hand,” which features Jody Miller, a renowned violinist in the video game music scene.” – Ghost Cult Magazine

“If a sophisticated and often elegant variety of mainly instrumental progressive metal is a subject matter of particular interest, and you are fond of such creations exploring the entire span from gentle and melodic all the way towards the extreme, then you will find this EP quite the rewarding experience I’d imagine.” – Progressor

“When I came across New Jersey based guitarist and composer Manuel Barbará and his solo debut album “Moonrise” in 2021, I saw myself blown away by his modern instrumental style, combining mighty heaviness with dreamful electronic sounds. Finding inspiration in a wide range of classical, neoclassical as well as contemporary artists and bands, his new EP, “Whisper in a Storm”, lines up here as well, offering epic shredding within a spacey atmosphere fitting to the Blade Runner theme. While the playing is highly sophisticated and not an easy listen due to its dissonance and complexity, there’s still this djenty grooviness that keeps me vibing with it. Recommended ffo modern Progmetal in the veins of Tesseract, Periphery and Meshuggah.” – The ProgSpace

“Prog metal, with a pinch of metal/deathcore musically” – Moshpit Radio 89.9FM WORT (Madison, WI)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Download EP Cover | Download EP Lyrics]

EP Title: Whisper in a Storm
Release Date: September 13, 2024
Label: Self-Published
Distribution: Distrokid

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

EP Credits:

All songs written and performed by Manuel Barbará

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Manuel Barbará
EP artwork by Jason Grossman

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About The EP Artwork

Since Whisper in a Storm is about Blade Runner, I thought having some origami on the cover would be appropriate. I was considering just making it an origami unicorn, but I ended up settling on the eye.

About the EP as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)

This EP is designed to be a strange, adventurous, expertly crafted punch to the face with just enough spacey ambiance to make it punch even harder and just enough big synths to make it feel like you might be stabbed with a katana under a neon sign.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)

Dead Hand was the first of the four songs to come together. Heavily inspired by Monuments, it mainly features a big heavy riff that keeps returning with slightly different feels and that gives me an image of a big snake that you definitely don’t want to get in the way of. That riff gives way to all kinds of spacey ambiance and twisty strangeness. The ending riff is one of the heaviest and weirdest things I’ve ever written, and Jody’s scary violin textures tie the whole experience together.

A Different Horizon kicks off with an off-kilter riff in 3s that sets the tone for the rest of the song. There’s always something making you anticipate the next section. Jake’s brilliant solo is bookended by a massive melodic riff and the whole piece ends with a section that the bass player in Necronomicon ex Mortis described as “what in the Dark Souls haunted cathedral is this?”

Aphelion – The original idea for this song was “What if I took a straightforward unga-bunga riff and made it weirder and weirder every time it happens”. The big stompy intro with slightly alien harmony goes through a process of transformation and fragmentation until it comes back to its original form and immediately falls apart again. The two solos, by myself and Mike, contrast one another very nicely.

Whisper in a Storm is the most “traditional” of the four songs with what is mostly a typical verse-chorus sort of structure. It still features odd expanding and contracting rhythms and huge stacks of guitars with Thalia’s powerful voice tying the whole thing together. The final bridge gives way to two melodic guitar solos and a final, crushing riff.

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STORY ANGLES – FUN FACTS

1. One of the sound effects in Whisper in a Storm is actually two kitchen knives scraping together.

2. I regularly find myself in the odd position of being metal teacher while being not abstract enough for classical teachers

3. I learned to play guitar on a 7-string. 6-strings feel like toys whenever I pick one up.

4. I feel like my music is a constant attempt to surprise myself with something. The trouble is, once I write it, it stops being surprising.

5. I played a show in Long Island a few months ago. It took 4 hours to get to the venue and I was 45 minutes late to my start time. My panic quickly disappeared when the other bands turned out to be an hour late to theirs.

Manuel Barbará is a metal guitarist and composer from the East Coast of the United States who combines the aggression and technical mastery of heavy metal with formal and harmonic concepts learned from the great composers of the 19^th and 20^th century. Trained at Berklee College of Music (2020, Guitar and Composition), Manuel brings his love of modern “classical” music and composition to bear on the progressive rock that has always inspired him. His compositions, whether for metal band or chamber ensemble, aim to unify these two disparate spheres of music.

His guitar playing is precise and disciplined and his compositions are carefully constructed pieces, full of ambiance and color. Talking about his music, Barbará says: “The purpose of music for me, after all the craft and technique and study are done, is to draw the listeners in and allow them to experience totally new worlds. The details of those worlds will be up to each individual person”.

His debut album “Moonrise” was released in March 2021 and returns in 2024 with his follow-up EP “Whisper In The Storm” out on September 13th.

Discography:
2024 – Whisper In The Storm – EP
2022 – Clockwork Soul (single)
2021 – Moonrise – LP

Shared Stage:
Manuel Barbara also plays in bands:
– Necronomicon Ex Mortis
– Apocalyptic Sandwich of Doom (unreleased)

Opened for: Absurd Condition, Chris Cyanid, Jackpipe, Share the Burden, Feast Your Eyes, Sadha, The Shape it Takes, Eradicate, Krimson Mask, Hellswind

0 EPK – Black Pestilence

June 23, 2024
by Asher
· Uncategorized

EPK – Black Pestilence

Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com

For fans of Midnight, Toxic Holocaust, Impaled Nazarene, Acidez

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L-R – Daniel Toews – Guitar, Valax – Bass & Vocals, Davey Hellfire – Drums
Photo Credit – Wikked Twist Media

In the winter of 2008, Black Pestilence was formed in Calgary, Canada by bassist/vocalist Valax. Initially, Black Pestilence started as a one-man studio project, but years afterward, it evolved into a three-piece band. Over time, Black Pestilence has become known for their sound by combining black metal, punk rock, and noise. To date, the band has released six full-length albums, two EPs, and performed in various parts of Canada and Europe.

Discography:
2023 – Chaotic Wisdom
2020 – Hail the Flesh
2018 – Urban Hell Rhythmics
2016 – Carry on the Black Flame (EP)
2015 – Outsiders
2014 – Cyber Disarray (Split)
2013 – In Defiance
2011 – Tradition is Obsolete
2009 – Vice

Shared Stage with: Soulfly, The Black Dahlia Murder, Toxic Holocaust, Wednesday 13, Skeletonwitch, Absu, Dayglo Abortions, Revenge, Wake

Tours and Festivals:
2022 – Pestilence and Pigs European Tour – Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovenia, Germany
2022 – War On Alberta – Edmonton, AB, Canada
2019 – Black Mourning Light Metal Festival – Edmonton, AB, Canada
2018 – Death Fest – 10 Year Anniversary – Bucharest, Romania
2018 – The Deep East of Europe Tour – Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria
2016 – Calgary Metal Fest – Calgary, AB, Canada
2016 – Eastern European Tour – Romania, Macedonia, Croatia, Serbia
2015 – Loud as Hell – Drumheller, AB, Canada
2011 – Noctis 4.20 – Calgary, AB, Canada

““Crushing” is indeed the first word that comes to mind when hearing the massive mauling tones of the riffs, like rock being excavated by some humongous machine. That machine drives forward with snapping punk beats, laced with a sinister yet glorious guitar melody. The music itself also becomes more vicious as the riffs start rapidly jabbing and then seething. But the music also channels darker and more despairing moods, before those two solos kick up the pulse and transform the music into an experience of evil ecstasy. The thing turns out to be a very catchy beast too.” – The Devil’s Connection (single) – No Clean Singing

“I seriously can’t get enough of this. It’s big, nasty, and as rough as a badger’s arse. The black energy it creates is like a massive middle finger to the world and it says – you don’t like me, you don’t like my music or all the things I stand for – go and fuck yourself! This is real and this is as honest as it gets. Fantastic – more, please! 9/10” – My Global Mind

“weave in some catchy hooks and melody especially on “Chaos of Carnality” and “The Devil’s Connection,” songs I can easily imagine crowds shouting along to.” – The Metal Crypt

“They get straight to the point on ‘Mortal Rift’ and I will say immediately that if you like Midnight, Venom and Hellripper then this will be right up your street. It’s loud, it’s vulgar, it’s fast, it’s filthy dirty and chaotic – give me more! Valax bangs his bass for the intro to ‘A Life Of Evil’ and is soon joined by the razor-sharp guitar of Daniel Toews and the powerhouse rhythms of Davey Hellfire. This is relentless and pummelling so much so that you can’t help banging your head. 9/10” – Jace Media Music

“These Canadian metallers have returned with their seventh full-length offering, executing a unique blend of chaotic black metal and punk rock with electronic samples and catchy, shorter song lengths. This album, the result of three years of work, presents seven satanic-esque anthems that push the boundaries of their signature sound. While retaining their fast and infectious style, Chaotic Wisdom, also experiments with dissonant tones, industrial electronics, and auxiliary percussion, taking Black Pestilence’s chaotic noise to the next level. The album, mixed and mastered by Sacha Laskow, features artwork by Juha Vuorma, making it a must-listen for black metal enthusiasts, particularly fans of Impaled Nazarene, Acidez, and Midnight.” – Metal Insider

“While speed or thrash metal to the core, there’s a bit of punk about Black Pestilence. The band dances the fine line between thrash and punk with a destructive ease. That thrash punk blend can be heard in “Infernal Might” featuring Mark Russell and closing track “Animus”. And before one knows it, Chaotic Wisdom is over. It clocks in at a mere twenty-four minutes. Get distracted and you might not hear the entire album and that would be quite a shame. As fast as it is, Chaotic Wisdom is quick, melodic, and a great listen. MUST LISTEN TRACKS: “The Devil’s Connection”, “Aspect of Darkness”, “Infernal Might”, “Animus”” – Amplify The Noise

Black Pestilence has its own approach to Black Metal, blending a raw, Punk-influenced base with strange futuristic elements. Chaotic Wisdom is very short, but provides a good overview of the band’s rage.” – Acta Infernalis

“Maintaining its Mad Max side, primitive and low-brow, Black Pestilence offers us a significantly more modern and exalted version of its furious mixture bathed in d-beat, Toxic Holocaust and Venom. Many new followers should easily join their cult.” – Eklektik Rock

“Blackened thrashy stuff with a little groove.” – Moshpit Radio 89.9 FM (Madison, WI)

“Black Pestilence has created another great record and it only takes about twenty-five minutes for you to fall in love with it as well.” – Abaddon Magazine

“Black Pestilence come from Canada, have a thriving record career behind them and today, confining their acid inspiration in just twenty five minutes, they hammer us until we lose consciousness with this ‘ Chaotic Wisdom ’. Their overbearing proposal – that combines thrash, punk and black metal – has caught our attention from the very first listening, accomplices a compositional liveliness and a muscular production that truly do justice to what musically gave birth to this interesting power trio.” – Loud And Proud

“The album is moving forward at an irreconcilable pace, and thanks to less traditional influences, among which we can further count the HCpunk singing of the guest Mark Russell ( Citizen Rage ), it becomes a devilishly baked stylish delicacy.” – Metal Forever

“they play a raw and devilish kind of punk metal which mixes d-beat destruction in the vein of BROKEN BONES and early DISCHARGE with a first wave black metal touch. If Satan’s into crust punk, he’d be into this bunch.” – Wormwood Chronicles

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“A recent discovery that has tickled the excitement nerves in my jaded and encrusted ear drums is Calgary’s Black Pestilence. Their take on black metal incorporates old-school thrash and punk and if you listen closely you can hear the smatterings of plain ol’ rock ‘n’ roll and swaths of noise and is a sound that has been explored and nurtured since the band formed as a one-man project in 2008. The band’s handlers claim those fans of Toxic Holocaust, Impaled Nazarene, Municipal Waste, Midnight and Cradle of Filth unconcerned with genre boundaries will enjoy Black Pestilence and we have to say the nail has certainly been hit on the head in that regard. Additionally, fans of image and theatrics will find value in the band’s aesthetic which owes to a collision of black metal, goth rock and Judas Priest’s wardrobe and fashion sense. ” – Decibel Magazine

“Hail the Flesh is a nice, quick, in and out style album. There’s no messing around, there’s no overly extended bridges or songs that overstay their welcome. This is a 9 track album that only spans 34 minutes of constant, hard hitting riffs, blasts, and downright aggressive and dominative vocals. Even the final track on the album, “Ephemeral”, which nearly reaches 7 minutes in play time feels fresh the whole way through. ” – Metal Injection

“an album that really has a surprisingly wide range within the black/thrash/punk style so if you love that sort of black and roll aggressive metal, then “Hail The Flesh” will be an album for you.” – The Rockpit

“Calgary, Canada’s Black Pestilence bring a fresh take to the sound, though. Hail The Flesh, the band’s sixth full-length album is a blackened crossover punk-thrash album. It sounds old school, yet very 2000s at the same time…. Municipal Waste, Impaled Nazarene, Toxic Holocaust fans take notice.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“They really don’t have another gear beyond ‘top’ which makes for a splitting headache of heavy but one that satisfies. After all there are only 9 tracks and as Godless spits and snarls, Frauds to the Throne exudes filthy groove, My Will to Power rages hard and Ephemeral drags the suffering out, the over-riding thought is Black Pestilence have impressed.” 8/10 – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“Honestly, anyone with the remotest interest in Black ‘n’ Thrash, Black ’n’ Roll or even just plain old Thrash is going to love this album. It is a blisteringly addictive listen. The skilfully fluid ways that all these genres are melded is both brilliant and compelling as well as being lyrically inspiring.” – MetalTalk.net

“First things first, it’s not every day you hear black metal as fun as this! That is partly because of the exciting thrash and not-so-serious punk influences, but also because the songwriting is very strong. ” 4/ 5 – The Independent Voice

“dirty, punky Black/Thrash that occasionally makes feedback noises and consistently slaughters everything in its path.” 4/5 – The Metal Crypt

“Hail The Flesh fast heavy hit the pit punch you in the throat speed death metal madness.” – Ripple Music

“They can smash extremely well, and their blend of black metal aesthetic with punk attitude is a perfect fit ” – 4/5 – Deaf Sparrow

“a musical union of black / thrash & punk that just rock ROCK! I give 9 out of 10 Hellfire points” – Hellfire Magazin

“Bringing a sonic assault to listeners…..” – Permafrost Today

“The infusion of punk attitude into black and thrash metal seems almost natural at times, but few carry it off with such a sense of melody and catchiness as Black Pestilence. Their heady mix of 80s skate thrash, punk attitude and a black metal sheen allows ‘Hail the Flesh’ to be an album that you’ll still be humming in 6 months time. Superb” – The Killchain Blog

“This album just fucking rocks, it’s an absolute blast. The riffs are raging, loud, and in your face, the bass lines are groovy and lighting fast. The evil screamed vocals talk of Satanism and giving into life’s many vices with no shame. This is complete with sweet black metal blastbeats galore. If you’re looking to cut loose with a kickass metal record, absolutely throw this on.” Zax Record Reviews

0 Dark, Symphonic Death Metal Titans VALFREYA Announce New Single “The Rise” Off “Dawn of Reckoning” Out May 2024

April 24, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Uncategorized · Valfreya

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 24, 2024

Dark, Symphonic Death Metal Titans VALFREYA Announce New Single “The Rise” Off “Dawn of Reckoning” Out May 2024

L-R – Daniel Simard (Guitar), Érik Grenier (Guitar), Corinne Cardinal (Lead Vocals), Jérémy Racine (Drums)

Photography by Philippe Quinn – Picture artwork by Corinne Cardinal

Canadian blackened death symphonic metal band Valfreya is proud to announce the release of their sixth album “Dawn of Reckoning” on May 24, 2024. To whet the palettes of those who enjoy epic and dark metal, now they are releasing a lyric video for the single “The Rise”. The concept album sees the band take their darkest turn as they lean into the blackened end of the metal spectrum and follow the goddess Hel as she wreaks havoc upon humanity. The band comments on the album:

“Dawn of Reckoning is a concept album. The main theme revolves around the anger of the goddess Hel which plays the metaphorical role of a fatal justice towards a guilty humanity. The songs convey this anger, but also a range of intense emotions related to the execution of humankind. Musically, you will hear dark symphonies, epic choirs, versatile vocals alongside tumultuous guitars and violin riffs.”

Known for their fervent performances and epic storytelling, Valfreya has been delighting fans since 2009 with their unique blend of metal genres. In “The Rise”, Hel is raising her army because humanity had enough warnings. Its denial is its obsolescence. It is its turn to be threatened and face extinction.

In conjunction with the single release, Valfreya is launching an Indiegogo campaign to fund the production of “Dawn of Reckoning”. Fans will have the opportunity to contribute to the creation of this monumental album and gain access to exclusive perks and rewards. Those with an interest in Septicflesh, Xaon, and Fleshgod Apocalypse, should take a listen.

Watch and listen to the lyric video for “The Rise” – https://youtu.be/2Y8VIg37iMg

Indiegogo / Album Pre-Order – https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/contribute-to-valfreya-s-new-release#/

Merch, CDs and digital music (available on May 24)- https://valfreya.bandcamp.com

Spotify

Track Listing:
1. Dawn of Reckoning – 1:56
2. The Rise – 5:55
3. Warcry – 5:52
4. The Fate – 4:10
5. The Fall – 5:22
6. Equilibrium – 8:31
7. The Fallen Kings – 5:02
8. A New Era – 5:11
9. Le Périple – 4:44
10. Reus es – 6:14
Album Length: 53:02

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

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0 Progressive Metallers OMNIVIDE Shares Guitar Playthrough For Album Title Track “A Tale of Fire” + Canadian Tour Dates (NB, NS, QC, ON)

April 10, 2024
by Asher
· Uncategorized

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 10, 2024

Progressive Metallers OMNIVIDE Shares Guitar Playthrough For Album Title Track “A Tale of Fire”

Eastern Canadian Tour Dates (NB, NS, QC, ON)

L-R – Alex Cormier (Bass), Nicolas Pierre Boudreau (Guitar), Samuel Frenette (Guitar & Vocals), Samuel Lavoie (Keyboards), Marc-André Richard (Drums)

Photo Credit – Deepti Suddul – DeeptiSuddul.com

Unleashing their debut album “A Tale of Fire” this past March, Moncton, New Brunswick’s Ominivide blend their favourite elements from progressive metal, technical death, and symphonic/power metal to present very heavy/dark riffs, along with very grandiose/more epic orchestral instruments, as well as lighter/cleaner sections with clean vocals.

Lyrically, the songs on “A Tale of Fire” are broadly about Omnivide trying to understand death, both as a tragedy and a natural part of life, the pain it brings, and the resilience that can be born from it. They use storytelling in some songs as a vehicle for this, and since they love fantasy media, the content of these stories has fantasy elements, while also weaving in deeper concepts of death, hardship, regret, and growth. Other songs revolve around historical figures, while others are mostly metaphorical, but all are linked together by this exploration of all aspects of death.

As the band is just beginning their Eastern Canadian Tour (dates listed below), the band is showcasing the shred with their latest guitar playthrough video for the album’s title track.

“This song was written by Nicolas and begins with a choir and orchestral intro that slowly builds into developing melodies in a manner similar to classical music. The intro makes the listener anticipate the arrival of the rest of the band, and when the full band does kick in, there is a sense that the song is going to metaphorically explode. There are a lot of old classical music techniques like counterpoint and dual melodies that make this song very tech-death until it slows down in the middle to make it more thrash sounding. The goal was to write more melodies with the keyboards and orchestral instruments to have the song be less guitar-oriented compared to the other songs on the album even though the guitar definitely has a lot going on. This song starts and ends with an orchestral arrangement only, almost like a storm passing by. Lyrically, this song is a metaphor for someone or something who has completely lost control of themselves, being completely overwhelmed by their emotions, like a fire destroying everything in its path.” adds the band.

Watch the playthrough for “A Tale of Fire” at https://youtu.be/fxnnmmWaV5w

Released on March 22, 2024, “A Tale of Fire” is recommended for fans of Alkaloid, Devin Townsend, and Obscura.

Album links – https://linktr.ee/omnivide.

Lyric Video – “Holy Killer” – https://youtu.be/gwIYIHQK_i0

Band Playthrough – “Opulence” – https://youtu.be/cS4yRxU2PWM

Lyric Video – “Cosmic Convergence” – https://youtu.be/xTrUUVcJQXE

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3HR8e91

Track Listing:
1. Clarity – 6:44
2. Opulence – 4.48
3. Desolate – 7:35
4. A Tale of Fire – 5:05
5. Cosmic Convergence – 5:04
6. Holy Killer – 5:06
7. Death Be Not Proud – 6:32
8. Stoned Dragon – 7:45
Album Length: 48:44

Omnivide – A Tour of Fire
April 10 – Edmundston, NB @ Microbrasserie Ateepic
April 11 – Trois-Rivières, QC @ La Taverne Royale
April 12 – Montreal, QC @ Traxide
April 13 – Quebec City, QC @ Source de la Martinière
April 14 – Sherbrooke, QC @ Le Murdoch
April 15 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria #
April 16 – Guelph, ON @ Red Papaya #
April 17 – Ottawa, ON @ Dominion Tavern #
April 18 – Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck #
April 19 – Waterloo, ON @ Dive Bar #
April 20 – Newmarket, ON @ The Spot #
* With BLEVK
# With Sentiment Dissolve

More info: Omnivide.ca

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“The compositions on the album are as tenacious and imposing as the angles in the band’s logo. Each song packs a list of surprises that are like colorful candy being fed to you just when you are beginning to get hungry. Obviously talented, the quartet never lets their talent outshine their songwriting, although the flashes they do show will leave you speechless. How is this band not signed to a major record label?” 9/10 – Metal-Temple

“The mix of styles in the material on “A Tale of Fire” speaks volumes to me. Debut albums are always a great stepping stone for bands, and I hope this landmark moment will spur them on. I am sure they have plenty of ideas in their locker and I look forward to hearing more from them. 9/10” – The Prog Space

“The vast swirling and shimmering sounds that open the new song (Csomic Convergence) quickly encompass the expanse and wonder of the cosmos, but the heavy punching throb of the bass and electrifying percussive acrobatics presage something different on the way — and the change arrives in a sudden flurry of rapidly darting notes, furiously hammering drums, and scalding snarls — which suddenly trade places with sky-high singing. It’s a head-spinning experience, with many moving parts that spin and shift with thrilling speed, eventually overlaid with keys that resemble a glorious heavenly choir whose tones contrast with the ravenous growls and manic instrumental intensity beneath them. Although the rhythm section continue to kick up a storm, the music seems to become even more magnificent and sweeping — until the intensity erupts in blistering blast-beats, unhinged screams, synths that sear, and a thoroughly mind-bending guitar solo at the finale. It’s the kind of closing spectacle that will put your heart in your throat.” – No Clean Singing

“Canadian quintet Omnivide started life as an Opeth tribute band before changing lanes and writing their own music. A Tale Of Fire is the band’s debut album, promising to deliver engaging progressive metal that fans of Alkaloid, Obscura, and, yes, Opeth will enjoy. There are a lot of styles and influences at play here, and Omnivide aim to keep the listener engaged throughout. The band succeeds wonderfully – and no, despite their history they do not come off merely as old Opeth imitators. The symphonic element present is tastefully done, the arrangements are all what one would expect from a more established band, and the performances are all outstanding. Overall, A Tale Of Fire is an excellent debut, and Omnivide are firmly on my radar going forward. In fact, if it wasn’t for Big Big Train this would have been our pick of the month. 4/5” – The Progress Report – Heavy Music Headquarters

“With “A Tale of Fire”, Omnivide have crafted a bold, layered and compelling debut album marking themselves as a worthy addition to the Heavy Metal ‘Omni’ bands/albums and to the thriving Death Metal scene in Canada. Through clever songwriting and outstanding musicianship (seriously, check out the band’s ‘Opulence’ playthrough), they combine elements familiar to the genre in an engrossing way that rewards repeat listens. It may still be early in the year, but OMNIVIDE have put forth a very strong entry for Tech/Prog Death in 2024.” – Mostly Metal

“I enjoyed A Tale of Fire, as it was lively, cerebral, and still intense to-boot with the wailing guitar leads, proggy synth section, and harsh death metal vocals. I think that people who enjoy melodic synth death metal will flip for this album. It’s got the harsher elements of Obscura and Black Daliah Murder with the musical eccentricities of Haken and Devin Townsend, something that makes for an enjoyable listen.” – Metal Epidemic

“Throughout A Tale of Fire, Omnivide showcases their musical diversity and storytelling prowess, providing one with a deeply satisfying and rewarding listening experience. From the highs of intense heaviness to the lows of emotional introspection, A Tale of Fire invites one to immerse themselves in its intricacies and complexities.” – Amplify The Noise

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0 Gore House Prod. – Gritty Primitive Death Metal Takes A Gory Turn In CHUNKED’s “Inhaling The Infestation” Lyric Video + New EP “Inhaling the Infestation” (CD/ Cassette Out May 2024)

April 4, 2024
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· CHUNKED (Gore House Productions) · Music News · Uncategorized

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Montreal, QC – April 4, 2024

Gritty Primitive Death Metal Takes A Gory Turn In CHUNKED’s “Inhaling The Infestation” Lyric Video

New EP “Inhaling the Infestation” (Digital + CD/Cassette Out May 2024) From Gore House Productions

L-R: Arian Mauk (Vocals), Cole Taylor (Drums), James Stone (Bass), Dustin Mauk (Guitar)

Heavy and simple is one way to describe Chunked’s specific blend of death metal, it is also raw, violent, and full of skin-crawling themes. They have already released their debut album “Inhaling the Infestation” digitally and will have a physical release (CD/Cassette) coming May 3, 2024, from Gore House Productions. Right now they are releasing the lyric video for the title track, which they describe;

“Inhaling the Infestation” is a power ballad about a swarm of insects slowly taking over a human body, very painfully and meticulously. It is a well-structured and catchy track that will make your knuckles sink towards the ground and start grinding across the floor.”

Band leader and founder Arian Mauk promises a grimy experience that will compel fans to drag their knuckles on the ground, reverting to a Neanderthal-like state of de-evolution. The singles, he assures, will induce the same raw, primitive energy.

Mauk’s approach to songwriting involves an initial structural idea, hooks, moments, and tempo considerations, all channeled through the raw energy of the first four frets. With the band now performing live with a full lineup, the material has evolved to encompass the intensity of their stage presence.

The violence and brutality in tracks such as “Liquid Cranial Detonation”, “Submerged in Rotten Sewage” and “Pulsing Excrement” are sure to delight death metal fans around the world especially those who enjoy Sanguisugabogg, Torsofuck and Bodybox.

Watch and listen to the lyric video for “Inhaling the Infestation” via its premiere on Decibel Magazine HERE.

CD / Cassette pre-orders are available at https://store.gorehouseproductions.com/collections/chunked

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3VkWpzL

All Digital Platforms (Bandcamp, Apple Music) – https://orcd.co/inhaling-the-infestation

Track Listing:
1. Pulsing Excrement (2:59)
2. Liquid Cranial Detonation (2:12)
3. Concrete Veins (1:44)
4. Inhaling the Infestation (4:04)
5. Putridity (2:53)
6. Submerged in Rotten Sewage (4:15)
Album Length: 18:16

More info: Gorehouseproductions.com | Facebook.com/ChunkedBand | Instagram.com/chunkedband

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0 TOLEDO DEATH FEST Announces 2024 Lineup w/ OCEANO, THE CONVALESCENCE, VISCERAL DISGORGE, ROSE FUNERAL, CASKET ROBBERY and more!

March 28, 2024
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· Music News · Toledo DeathFest · Uncategorized

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Montreal, QC – March 28, 2023

TOLEDO DEATH FEST Announces 2024 Lineup

w/ OCEANO, THE CONVALESCENCE, VISCERAL DISGORGE, ROSE FUNERAL, CASKET ROBBERY and more!

A destructive vortex of extreme metal returns to Toledo, OH this coming June 8th, with TOLEDO DEATH FEST announcing its 2024 lineup featuring OCEANO, THE CONVALESCENCE, VISCERAL DISGORGE, ROSE FUNERAL, CASKET ROBBERY, and more!

Hosted at Mainstreet Bar & Grill (141 Main St.), the all-ages event will be hosted with two stages of non-stop brutality from some of the midwest’s most gut-punching visceral spitting metal to plow into Toledo.

Highlights of the confirmed bands include headliners Oceano with their blast beats, sonic double bass, slow heavy breakdowns, low death metal growls, and shrieking metalcore vocals ready to annihilate the pit with their discography since 2009. The Convalescence is one of the USA’s unstoppable tour de forces, pillaging all across the globe to support their latest album “Harvesters Of Flesh And Bone”. Baltimore’s brutal death metal tyrants Visceral Disgorge bring their slamming riffs, guttural growls, and an onslaught of blast beats to savage the pit. Hailing from Cincinnati, OH, Rose Funeral brings its haunting deathcore melodies, insane blasts, and groove to tremble festival goers. Emerging from the darkest and most desolate areas of the Midwest, Casket Robbery creates its signature style of death metal by infusing horror and occult themes. Their trademark huge riffs and unstoppable grooves create the unrelenting, brutally catchy, and eerie sound that only Casket Robbery is known for.

Since its inception in 2009 by Keith Wampler, the frontman of The Convalescence and owner of The Legend Agency, the festival has showcased the talents of some of the American Midwest’s best up-and-coming metal bands. Past editions have seen past support from well-known artists such as Jungle Rot, Malevolent Creation, Filth, Signs of The Swarm and The Breathing Process among many more. The festival has been an extreme metal pilgrimage for fans living in the surrounding states of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and West Virginia.

Tickets are available at https://theconvalescence.bigcartel.com/product/toledodeathfest (General Admission, VIP Packages)

Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/680497694013243

TOLEDO DEATH FEST 2024 LINEUP
Oceano (Chicago, IL)
The Convalescence (Toledo, OH)
Visceral Disgorge (Baltimore, MD)
Rose Funeral (Cincinnati, OH)
Casket Robbery (Madison, WI)
Mutilatred (Toledo, OH)
Sea Of Treachery (Hebron, KY)
Embryonic Autopsy (Chicago, IL)
Gorepig (Jonesboro, AR)
Ignominious (Norwalk, OH)
Mutilation Barbecue (Cleveland, OH)
Goonlord (De Land, FL)
Stand Abandoned (Barnstead, NH)
Killcrown (Hastings, MI)
72 Legions (Akron, OH)
The Behest Of Serpents (Canton, OH)
Cerebral Cortex (Toledo, OH)

To follow updates for Toledo Death Fest 2024, please visit the following links:

Facebook.com/ToledoDeathfest | Facebook.com/thelegendagency | Instagram.com/thelegendagency/

Festival Press Materials Dropbox HERE.

Sponsors:
Virtual PCs
Fultztron Entertainment
Michigan Metalfest
Lost In The Dark Podcast
Piercings By Arrow
Metal Devastation PR
Saga Booking and Event Management
DM3 Productions

Vendors On Site:
Peril Hot Sauce
Crypt Culture
Doom & Groom

About: Toledo Deathfest was originally created in 2009 as a way to bring bands in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan together once a year and showcase their music to the local scene. It has continued as an annual festival featuring Local, Regional, and Underground Touring artists. In 2021 Festival Promoter Keith Wampler (The Legend Agency/The Convalescence) decided to expand the festival to multiple stages and to feature larger artists as well as a variety of underground acts with plans to grow the festival even more each year with Jungle Rot headlining 2021, Malevolent Creation headlining 2022, Signs of the Swarm headlining 2023 and now Oceano headlining 2024.

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0 Canada’s Macabre Metallers BLOOD OPERA Announce Album “Songs in the Key of Death” Out End of Feb 2024; Album Guests Morgan Lander (Kittie), Maurizio Guarini (Goblin)

February 5, 2024
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· Blood Opera · Music News · Uncategorized

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Montreal, QC – February 5, 2024

Canada’s Macabre Metallers BLOOD OPERA Announce Album “Songs in the Key of Death” Out End of Feb 2024

Album Guests Morgan Lander (Kittie), Maurizio Guarini (Goblin)

Track Voice Over Guests – Tony Todd (Candyman), Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog), Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, X-Files, Star Trek)

Top L-R – RIP Junk (Guitar, Vocals), Damien Deathgasm (Bass, Vocals)
Bottom L-R – Max Murder Lead Vocals), Muerto McBrains (Drums, Programming)
Photo Credit – Craig Leonard (Billy Bones)

They were born in blood, conceived in Hell, and reanimated by accident! Bent on cannibalizing the entire human race, Toronto, Canada’s Blood Opera has already infected whole populations with their raunchy and often controversial live displays of violence, gore, and perverse sexual acts! Having feasted on human flesh with bands such as GWAR and being endorsed by the zombie Godfather himself, George A. Romero, these purveyors of so-called “Dead Metal” have quickly become Canada’s number one horror metal act. They are riled up and ready to release their first full-length album “Songs in the Key of Death” on February 24th and to prime listeners for the bloodbath, they have released two video singles “The Gates of Hell” featuring guest keyboards by Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) and “Be My Victim” featuring a voice-over by actor Tony Todd (Candyman), which they share in further detail:

“The Gates of Hell was inspired by the cult film of the same name. Another heavy track brings in more modern influences and progressions. It features guest keyboard work by Goblin’s Maurizio Guarini. “Be My Victim” is a bonus track from 2022 and features actor Tony Todd and is based on the film Candyman. As it is an older song it features a couple of members no longer in the band but as it is an important song for us we wanted to include it. Fans of Ghost will dig this keyboard and chorus-driven rocker.”

On “Songs in the Key of Death”, Blood Opera wants to pay tribute to the genre films they love and mix metal with the macabre. The band was originally to be the live musicians for a proposed Return of the Living Dead musical that unfortunately did not come to fruition.

With powerful operatic vocals, sleazy guitar riffs, and blasphemous lyrics inspired by some of the scariest movies ever made, one thing is for sure- if the gates of Hell are left open, it could mean the end of all humanity!

Due out on February 24, 2024, the fiendish feeding frenzy of “Songs in the Key of Death” is recommended for fans of GWAR, Dokken, and WASP and is available for album pre-order at https://bloodopera.bandcamp.com.

Lyric Video – The Gates of Hell ft. guest keyboards Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) – https://youtu.be/XtL3rOlqB6Q

Music Video – By My Victim ft. voice-over by Tony Todd (Candyman) – https://youtu.be/-WFjtFmdFW4

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4bjem7z

Track Listing:
1. Just Keep Digging (1:04)
2. Feeding Frenzy (3:49) ft. guest vocals Morgan Lander (Kittie) and voice-over by Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead)
3. Don’t Go Out Tonight (3:06)
4. Fight to Survive (3:53) ft. voice-over by Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, X-Files, Star-Trek)
5. A Waste of Good Suffering (3:55)
6. The Gates of Hell ft. guest keyboards Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) (4:51)
7. Breaking News (0:58)
8. Killer Klowns From Outer Space (Cover) (4:19)
9. The Ballad of Father Malone (4:11) ft. voice-over by Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog, Escape From New York)
10. Brundlefly (4:34)
11. Damien (5:11)
12. Be My Victim ft. voice-over by Tony Todd (Candyman) (Bonus Track) (3:59)
13. The Band of the Living Dead (0:30)
14. The Key of Death (0:43)
Album Length: 45:09

More Info: https://bloodopera.ca

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“Toronto’s very own, Blood Opera primed the audience for the forthcoming onslaught…Blood Opera, local purveyors of the horror business, celebrating debauchery by toasting the crowd with a ceremonious Blood Chug!” – John Gallant (Live in Limbo)

“Blood Opera’s new single, “Be My Victim,” is a serious rock n’ roll homage to many aspects of the original Candyman film, including the nostalgia of playing scary childhood games, and the fear of losing complete control.” – Rue Morgue
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0 Halifax’s KILMORE Release New Music Video “Omitted” + New EP “From the Inside” Nominated For Loud Recording of the Year By Nova Scotia Music Awards

August 28, 2023
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· Kilmore · Music News · Uncategorized

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Montreal, QC – August 28, 2023

Halifax’s KILMORE New Music Video “Omitted”

New EP “From the Inside” Nominated For Loud Recording of the Year By Nova Scotia Music Awards

Pictured Back To Front – Jon MacIsaac (Drums), Dan Doran (Guitar), Neil Spence (Bass), Heather Harris (Vocals/Guitar)

Photo Credit – Kayla Macaulay Photography

Halifax, Canada’s Kilmore is sharing their latest music video for Omitted, a song about forgotten heroes and the internal struggles they face. Entitled “Omitted”, the track was written with them in mind and turned out to be a unique, lower-key song from their new EP “From the Inside” released this March.

“Today we tend to forget about real heroes and idolize fame and fortune over everyday people who work their whole lives to help. Neil our bassist shows a lot of elements to his bass playing in this song and Jon our drummer really locks into the song, which brings out the best qualities of the guitar and vocals.” adds vocalist/guitarist Heather Harris.

The video can be seen and heard via its premiere on V13 HERE.

In additional news, Kilmore‘s EP “From the Inside” has been nominated for “Loud Recording of the Year” by the Nova Scotia Music Awards.

The band comments:

“We are ecstatic to be nominated for “Loud Recording of the Year” at the 2023 Nova Scotia Music Awards. We are proud of this record (From the Inside) and are excited to have it recognized. Music Nova Scotia is a huge supporter of music in Nova Scotia and we are thrilled to also be a part of the music festival. We are looking forward to traveling back to Yarmouth, NS to hit the stage and see other local artists as well.”

The nomination was announced on August 17th along with the following category nominees listed below. The 2023 Music Nova Scotia Music & Industry Awards will be held during Nova Scotia Music Week from November 2nd – 5th in Yarmouth. For more info, please visit https://www.nsmw.ca.

Loud Recording of the Year
All Honesty – Everyone You’ve Ever Known
Fear and Filth – Blessed Be
Kilmore – From The Inside
The Bloody Hell – Nobody Cares
Vormir – When Planets Collide

Following their East Coast Music Award-nominated 2015 EP “City Lights”, and 2018 LP “Call of the Void”, which won the 2019 ECMA “Loud Recording of the Year”, Halifax, Canada’s Kilmore released their latest offering, the new EP “From the Inside” produced by Jon Landry (The Stanfields). The record features six tracks of groovy, stoner rock with metal elements.

‘”From the Inside’ has exposed a maturity in our sound from our last two records. Working with producer, Jon Landry, helped us craft the best version of the songs. It was written during a time when we all felt uncertain about our futures not just in music but in life. It has themes of rebirth, admiration, confusion, frustration, and hate. The songs all have a mixture of emotions, but the EP will carry you through journeys of escapism. This EP, in our opinion, is our best work to date and we are thrilled to release it.” adds vocalist/guitarist Heather Harris.

The lyrics for “From the Inside” were written during real change around the world and an internal bittersweet struggle. Along with that, Heather Harris became a new mother and was trying to find her place in a new reality really speaks loudly in the emotions on the record. Some themes are of destruction while others of hope, each song has its own theme/feel. Listening to these selected six songs, the band offers up an unearthing of realities in life through sounds and wanting to create something new.

Recommended for fans of Royal Thunder, Baroness, Ghost, and The Damn Truth, “From the Inside” was released on March 31st, 2023.

EP order – https://kilmore.bandcamp.com

Digital – https://linktr.ee/kilmore

Music Video – Tempest – https://youtu.be/PDwLKegFKh4

Music Video – “Firestone” – https://youtu.be/NfkXIJ2JOc8

(Artwork by Stephen MacDonald)

Track Listing:
1. Tempest (3:43)
2. Omitted (4:29)
3. The Destroyer (3:04)
4. Firestone (3:59)
5. Underneath (4:13)
6. Rapture (4:22)
EP Length: 23:50

For more info: Kilmore.ca | Facebook.com/kilmoreband | Instagram.com/kilmoremusic

About: Kilmore finds its roots deep in influence from two siblings who immigrated from Newry, Northern Ireland at an early age to Vancouver, BC, and eventually to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Two new Canadians growing up in the nineties, finding their musical diet of grunge to surpass the time.

Fast forward to 2013, sister and brother Heather Harris (vocals, guitars) and Dan Doran (guitars) formed with the addition of Neil Spence (bass) and Lor Sangster (drums) to the original lineup. Sangster was later replaced in 2019 by Jon MacIsaac (drums) from local bands Chosen Lung, Burdened, Earth Alter to complete the current lineup.

Dark, aggressive, brawny, and haunting, Kilmore is recommended for fans of Royal Thunder, Baroness, Windhand, and The Damn Truth.

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“While Halifax band Kilmore’s latest album isn’t technically out until March’s end, we couldn’t sleep on having it in this list: A follow-up to the band’s ECMA Loud Recording of the Year-winning album Call The Void, the upcoming From The Inside is stoner groove music with a heavy hit of metal mixed in. The lead single “Firestone” is all the proof you need that this one’s gonna slap.” – The Coast Halifax

“Kilmore is by far the best Canadian stoner/groove/psych band I’ve heard in forever, I have a feeling their rise to the big stage will happen sooner than later. For fans of this musical genre, From the Inside is an absolute MUST! ” – Spill Magazine

“This is one of those records you feel from the opening chords. From the first few seconds of “Tempest”, I was drawn in. Halifax band Kilmore have released their latest project, an EP called From the Inside. I would describe this EP as ‘stoner rock with bits of metal sprinkled in,’ but over the six songs we get bits of grunge, hard rock, and Kilmore’s own unique melodic vibes, as heard on “Omitted”. 8/10” – CKDU 88.1 FM – Halifax – Ra’keem – Music Director

“Escaping from toxic influences and exploring new shores simultaneously, Kilmore sound more earthed and confident than ever before. From the Inside is solid, melancholic and full of motivational sounds.” – Mangowave Magazine

“The amazing vocals by Heather Harris are the one constant factor as the six tracks shift color and dive into whatever aspect the band felt was right for the song.” – Stoner Hive

“From the Inside is a true inner journey, at once chaotic, melancholy and filled with hope. Heather expresses with great determination, all her feelings about love, hate, frustration, understanding, renewal and the search for truth. From the Inside opens with the explosive Tempest. The exalted song increases in power accompanied by an instrumental tornado with massive fuzz. Presented last December, this first single was the infallible detonator for a hard-hitting and irresistible hook that only makes you want to know what happens next.” – Rock Metal Mag

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0 July 2023 – Powerplay Magazine UK – #264 Rockshots Records KRASHKARMA Calico Jack Red Cain Endeavour

July 25, 2023
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July 2023 – Powerplay Magazine UK – #264
https://powerplaymagazine.co.uk/shop/p/powerplay-264-july-2023
Rockshots Records KRASHKARMA Calico Jack Red Cain Endeavour

0 EPK – Devolver – Jewels of the Maw (2023) (single)

July 14, 2023
by Asher
· Devolver · EPKs · Uncategorized

EPK – Devolver – Jewels of the Maw (2023) (single)

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For fans of In Flames, At The Gates, Soilwork, Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God

“We’re so stoked to finally be releasing Jewels of the Maw! This single will eventually be on the album we recorded with Mark Lewis. He really motivated us to push the envelope and make a really strong body of work. I think we’ve come out with something pretty special that showcases our sound in a way that people will really be able to sink their teeth into. This song is us making the music that WE want to hear, built on the foundation of all our influences that made us want to do this in the first place. We feel this single (and album) is going to turn some heads and call back to late 90’s/00’s melodic death metal and metalcore while looking forward to a razor-sharp sound. I think people will find it to be a breath of fresh air, that still reminds them of their favourite bands.” – Devolver

Linktr.ee/devolverab | Facebook.com/DevolverMusic | Instagram.com/devolvermusic

Devolvermusic.bandcamp.com | Spotify | Apple Music

“Devolver uses melodies, intensity, and a variety of vocalists to hook you, reeling you from song to song making this such a welcoming and comfortable listen. I don’t mean they’re “easy listening,” there heavy as f***, I mean there’s always something different, you’ll never get bored while diving into this debut.” – Vulture Hound

“If After The Burial and The Ghost Inside had a lovechild, it would be Devolver. These guys blew me away with how professional, well written, and how well structured they’ve presented themselves with their SelfTitled record. Each song has its own personality, while still maintaining a signature sound. The breakdowns are simple, yet effective in each song. There is dynamic tension and then well-needed release throughout the record, and it’s downright masterful. This album is captivating, and I recommend anyone that is a fan of metal to check this out.” – Bucketlist Music Reviews

[Download Single Cover | Download Single Lyrics]

Band Title: Devolver
Single Title: Jewels of the Maw
Release Date: July 14, 2023
Label: Self-Release

Single – Jewels of the Maw – 3:30

Single Credits:
– All songs performed by: Devolver
– All songs written by: Devolver
– Produced by: Mark Lewis
– Mixed by: Mark Lewis
– Mastered by: Mark Lewis
– Single Artwork by: Jaylen Elias
– SOCAN members

Lineup:
– Chris Brown – Vocals
– Devin Babcock – Guitar (lead)
– Jayde Penner – Guitar (rhythm)
– Bevin Booth – Drums
– Jaylen Elias – Bass

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About The Track:

Musically, it comes in very hot with a scream and straight into an upbeat riff. As we move into the next section it picks up with the verse, which bring up memories of old In Flames. With a quick dazzle of technical riffage it brings us into the big melodic chorus, still keeping the screams at the forefront but guided by background clean vocals to add size and depth to this section. We repeat a few parts… Before reaching the bridge/solo section. This really breaks the song apart with a descending riff that breaks melodic norms and pulls the listener in a new direction for a while, laying out a new lyrical them and finally saying the name of the sing in the lyrics. Then we’re pulled back up to speed with a quick outro based on the verse to close out the track.

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Fun Facts – Story Angles:

1. When we decided to work with Mark, we were scheduled to begin recording March 2020. Obviously, the Covid-19 pandemic changed our plans. We decided to stick it out and wait til we could record with Mark. He was our top choice and we knew if we worked with him we could get the album we wanted without compromise.

2. After years of waiting we finally began recording in July 2022. We flew Mark in to record with us at our home studio and hosted him at our guitarist and drummer’s house for a few weeks. He left after guitars and came back for a few more weeks to do bass and vocals. Then our guitarist and drummer flew to his studio in Nashville to record drums and guitar solos.

3. We won a battle of the bands 2017 for an opportunity to open for Protest The Hero, and it was a killer show!

L-R – Jayde Penner (Rhythm Guitar), Jaylen Elias (Bass), Chris Brown (Vocals), Bevin Booth (Drums), Devin Babcock (Lead Guitar)

Formed by guitarist Devin Babcock and drummer/producer Bevin Booth, and later rounded out by guitarist Jayde Penner, vocalist Chris Brown, and bassist Jaylen Elias, Devolver blends groovy metalcore and melodic death metal, creating a unique sound that appeals to fans of modern metal genres while embracing their old school influences, wearing them on their sleeve. With their heavy-hitting new album in tow, fully produced, mixed, and mastered by all-star metal producer Mark Lewis (Megadeth, Trivium, DevilDriver, Whitechapel, etc), and fueled by a passion that can only be understood by seeing their unbridled live performance, they are ready to make waves in Canadian and international metal scenes alike. They have played a host of praise-worthy shows in their home province of Alberta as well as B.C. since their inception, including an opening set for Protest The Hero and a spot in the legendary Loud As Hell Festival in southern Alberta. With influences that range from At The Gates and Children Of Bodom, to Pantera and Whitechapel, Devolver has a unique identity that bridges the gap between the old-school melodic death metal that dominated the 90’s and 00’s, and the new school of tight, relentless metalcore we see thriving today. While it can be hard to pin down their sound, this blend of grooves and infectious hooks has managed to find them a rapidly growing fanbase across a wide swath of the metal community. Their ability to shift fluidly among these styles, coupled with their signature brand of live entertainment, makes it easy to see why they’re on a path to success. With the help of a newfound friend and collaborator Mark Lewis, they will be shopping and showcasing their new full-length album to some of the highest esteemed metal record labels around the world, with the confidence that they’ll succeed in finding a home for their album. Not ones to sit idly by while the cogs of the machine begin to turn, Devolver is stepping up to the plate and putting together a string of shows to keep themselves busy for the rest of the year, continuing to spread their melodic grooves as wide an audience as possible.

Shared Stage with: Protest The Hero, Arrival of Autumn
Loud As Hell 2022: Carcosa, Angelmaker, Neck of the Woods

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