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0 MEKA NISM Announce Tour Dates + Performance At Millenium Music Conference

January 24, 2019
by Asher
· Meka Nism · Music News

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Montreal, QC – January 24, 2019

For fans of In This Moment, Lacuna Coil, Arch Enemy, Epica, The Agonist, Jinjer

MEKA NISM Announce Tour Dates + Performance At Millenium Music Conference

New EP “The War Inside” Out Now!

L – R: Danny Arrieta (Guitar), Bobby Keller (Guitar), Meka (Vocals), Nick Colvin (Drums), Jarret Robinson (Bass)

Orlando, Florida’s MEKA NISM confirms they will be performing at this year’s Millennium Music Conference/Showcase in Harrisburg, PA on February 21st and 22nd in support of their latest EP “The War Inside” released last year.“We are very excited to be returning to the great state of Pennsylvania and playing in Maryland for the first time. The Millennium Music Conference/Showcase, in Harrisburg, PA, is an amazing opportunity for us to show what we got and what we can bring to the table. As an up and coming metal band, we believe this is a necessary step in finding our home with a label that is ready to take over the world with us, haha. We hope you all are prepared for what you’re going to witness on this tour, you will not want to miss it.” says lead guitarist Bobby Keller.

Show Dates:
2/21 – Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center – Event Page: 717 Entertainment Presents Meka Nism

2/22 – Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center – Music Conference Showcase – Event Page: 717 Entertainment Presents MMC with Meka Nism

2/23 – Sparrows Point, MD – Sparta Inn – Event Page: MEKA NISM at Sparta Inn

MEKA NISM‘s sound is powerful, metallic, aggressive, melodic, and in your face. They are a band that fires on all cylinders and with the most charismatic front-woman “Meka”; the band returned in 2018 with their new EP “The War Inside” released on May 10th to follow their three previous releases “Live From The Machine Shop” (Live CD) (2016), “The Shift” (EP) (2015) and “The Dance At The End of The World” (EP) (2013). The band has supported legends like Mastodon, Gojira, The Offspring, Limp Bizkit, Otep, In Flames and Jonathan Davis (Korn).

Music Video “Trailblazer” – https://youtu.be/MEEA6ZmnUsQ

Music Video – “The War Inside” – https://youtu.be/zKm8hZhe8jI

Music Video – “Black Sky” – https://youtu.be/i7T0cwoOol0

“The War Inside” EP is available at www.meka-nism.com, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, and Spotify.

For more info:
http://www.meka-nism.com
http://www.facebook.com/mekanismband
http://www.twitter.com/mekanismband
http://www.instagram.com/mekanismband
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bz9
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

Quick Facts:
– Played Breeding Festival in Flensburg, Germany in 2017.
– Opened Main Stage for WJRR’s Earthday Birthday 24 in April 2017.
– Headlined Local Stage at 3rd Annual Kink Music Festival.
– Ranked 2016 Orlando’s #1 Metal Band – Orlando Weekly.
– Toured with Avatar in 2016.
– Toured with Trapt and Otep in 2015.
– EP “The Shift” Named One of Top 34 Albums of 2015 – Unrated Entertainment Magazine.
– Single “From Out of Nowhere” Selected to Best of 2015 List – From the Depths Entertainment.

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“Did anyone order a soul-crushing, female fronted metal band?” – Idobi Radio

“While there’s a distinct modern metal feel to Meka Nism, the key to what makes their sound more unique and engaging is the pool of influences that they draw from…they have managed to find their own style within it – one that you will have a hard time forgetting once you hear it. A band that could easily find themselves on the rise as word starts to get around.” – Dead Rhetoric

“What would happen when you lock Arch Enemy and Lacuna Coil in the same room and force them to record an album? Well, you’d probably get something like Florida residents Meka Nism.” – Merchants of Air

“They experiment with melodies, dipping their toes in and out of a pool of sounds and influences. Then, they combine these creative expressions with the most important element of their music: the message. Meka Nism doesn’t just deliver thrashing tunes; it seeks to deliver listeners from their own wars inside. ” – Shockwave Mag

“A little bit of keyboard, a thumping drum beat followed by roaring riffs leads into the blazing hot title track. A track that mixes modern metal with operatic style scope. That element comes from the incredible range on singer Ms. Meka. She can go from huge soaring melodies to heavier shouts and screams in an instant. Incredible.” – Games, Brains & A Head-Banging Life

“It’s honest, heavy and packed full of some of the most amazing elements of metal music infused with some of the most versatile, controlled and distinct vocals in metal music today.” – Yesterdaze News

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0 Canada’s THE ORDER OF CHAOS Announce Indian Festival Tour (Spring Fest & Alcheringa)

January 18, 2019
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· Music News · The Order of Chaos

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Montreal, QC – January 18, 2019

For fans of Arch Enemy, Jinjer, Unleash The Archers, Nightwish, Kobra and The Lotus

Canada’s THE ORDER OF CHAOS Announce Indian Festival Tour (Spring Fest & Alcheringa)

New EP Out Now! “Night Terror”

Canada’s world-renowned power metal group The Order of Chaos have just announced their Indian tour, which will see them play two massive festivals in the country on January 24 and Feb 2, 2019.

The first stop will be a performance at IIT Kharagpur’s Spring Fest in the district of West Bengal on January 24th. Founded in 1960, the social and cultural fest of elite engineering institution IIT Kharagpur, Spring Fest is a celebration with responsibility. A splendid platform for the spectacular display of the diverse talents of today’s youth, Spring Fest always has an underlying social theme. With a plethora of events in the genres of dance, music, photography, dramatics, literary, fine arts and social events, Spring Fest is proud to become the defining platform for some of the most accomplished artists in these diverse fields and for spreading social awareness in youth.

The second stop will be at Alcheringa at IIT Guwahati in the province of Assam on February 2nd. Popularly known as “Alcher”, it is the annual cultural festival of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati. Since its inception in 1996, Alcher has served as a pioneer of art & culture for the youth. In a span of 22 years, it has grown exponentially and is now one of the biggest college level socio-cultural fest in India featuring events in sports, politics, art, and music.

The band is extremely pleased to be embarking on this tour, Barrett Klesko comments:

“India is not just an amazing country to visit, but it has one of the most vibrant and dedicated metal communities on the planet. It’s also the perfect place to debut a handful of new material in advance of our next album.”

Music Video – “Night Terror” – Watch here.

EP Stream – Listen here.

Show Dates:
Jan 24th – Springfest IIT Kharagpur – info
Feb 2nd – Alcheringa IIT Guwahati – info

Track Listing:
1. Night Terror (4:11)
2. False Security (3:45)
3. New World Order (4:27)
EP Length: 12:23

EP Credits:
Produced by Nathan Kidd and Dave Stoten at Method Music Productions (Edmonton)
Mastered by Studio 57 (Finland)

EP Line Up:
Amanda Kiernan – Vocals
John Simon Fallon – Guitar
John Saturley – Guitar
Dylan Hyles – Drums
Barrett Klesko – Bass

Live Line Up:
Amanda Kiernan: Vocals
Simon Fallon: Guitar
John Saturley: Guitar
Barrett Klesko: Bass, Vocals
Jonathan Webster: Drums

For more info:
http://www.theorderofchaos.ca
https://www.facebook.com/TheOrderOfChaos
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bgC

About:

With three albums and an EP under their belt, the band has the experience needed to unleash a convincing torrent of brand new material that will redefine genres and carve a path no heavy metal band has even attempted to produce. Meet Amanda Kiernan, a hurricane of live intensity and energy unmatched by her peers. From soaring melodic choruses to gritty, in your face thrash, she doesn’t let up for a moment. Her unique take on metal vocals and prowess as a hybrid singer has affirmed her place in metal history. Backed by the dueling guitar virtuosity of John Simon Fallon and John Saturley, and the brick wall rhythm section of Barrett Klesko and Jonathan Webster, this band is something that must truly be seen to be believed.

Discography:
2018 – Night Terror – EP
2015 – Apocalypse Moon – LP (Killer Metal Records)
2012 – Sexwitch – EP (Killer Metal Records)
2011 – Burn These Dreams – LP (Killer Metal Records)
2009 – Self-Titled – LP

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“The Order of Chaos is one of the best bands ever to come out of Edmonton. Their show stacks up next to any international festival act” – Darryl Bowers, Boonstock Festival

“The Order of Chaos is the fucking warning that metal is still alive and that female vocalists are more than masturbation fodder. After the 3 years gone, they have not only returned, they have taken over. This is one of the best cds of 2015. You have been warned, this is the year of Chaos.” – Wicked Channel

“Their compositions are characterized by speed, highly skilled guitar playing that reflects on the solo and the lead parts of their music and of course melody that is combined with grooves and some thrash and melodic death metal riffs.” – Nick Parastatidis (Behind the Veil)

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0 MEKA NISM Premiere New Video ‘Black Sky’ via Metal-Rules

November 2, 2018
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· Meka Nism · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 2, 2018

For fans of In This Moment, Lacuna Coil, Arch Enemy, Epica, The Agonist, Jinjer

MEKA NISM Premiere New Video ‘Black Sky’ via Metal-Rules

New EP “The War Inside” Out Now!

L – R: Danny Arrieta (Guitar), Bobby Keller (Guitar), Meka (Vocals), Nick Colvin (Drums), Jarret Robinson (Bass)

Orlando, Florida’s MEKA NISM is premiering their new video ‘Black Sky’. The track is the band’s most intimate song off their latest EP “The War Inside”. The band created the video in hopes that the beautiful and terrifying imagery inside the lyrics and melodies will help those listening to dig down deep into their soul, which follows their EP’s message of standing up to face your inner demons, conquer your internal battles, and to help realize that you can change your life for the better.

The band adds:

“This song stands out amongst the rest on our EP, mostly due to the piano work. We wanted to take you on an emotional journey from start to finish. With some amazing performances from the very talented Masami Koshikawa, the Gothic ballerina Lady Cimorene from Phantasmagoria, the spiritual ceremony work of actual Shamans John Moore and Tino eagle heart along with the incredible Delilah Bryan signing in ASL; Black Sky comes to life on screen with the biggest attempt in universal communication possible. We had the pleasure of working with Jim Dougherty again, as he has done the last two videos for this EP. In the video, we chose black and white to represent the spiritual contrast between trauma and transformation. So we wanted to strip down and show ourselves to be as transparent and genuine as possible.”

Watch ‘Black Sky’ via Metal-Rules at the following link: https://www.metal-rules.com/2018/11/02/meka-nism-premiere-new-video-black-sky-via-metal-rules-com/

Music Video – “The War Inside” – https://youtu.be/zKm8hZhe8jI

“The War Inside” EP is available at www.meka-nism.com, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, and Spotify.

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0 INTO ETERNITY Drummer Bryan James Newbury Posts Drum Clinic Videos ‘This Frozen Hell’ & ‘The Sirens’

November 1, 2018
by Asher
· Into Eternity · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 1, 2018

For fans of Death, Dream Theater, Opeth, Arch Enemy

INTO ETERNITY Drummer Bryan James Newbury Posts Drum Clinic Videos ‘This Frozen Hell’ & ‘The Sirens’

10 Years In The Making! New Album “The Sirens” Out Now On M-Theory Audio

L-R – Tim Roth – Lead Guitar, Vocals, Matt Cuthberson – Guitar, Amanda Keirnan – Vocals, Bryan Newbury – Drums, Troy Bleich – Bass, Backing Vocals

INTO ETERNITY drummer Bryan James Newbury has posted videos from his recent drum clinic performing tracks ‘Frozen Hell’ and ‘The Sirens’, which is the title track off the band’s first album in 10 year’s and new full length released on M-Theory Audio on October 26th.

Newbury comments:

“I am so excited to finally release these exclusive drumming play-through videos that were recorded at one of my most recent drum clinics. This comes at a great time because I have recently joined the Pearl Drums Canada family of Endorsed Artists. A huge thank you to Peter Marunzak and everyone at the Pearl team for supporting me the way I have supported them for over a decade. I currently play Sabian Cymbals, Remo Heads, and Roland Triggers as well.”

Watch ‘Frozen Hell’ drum video

Watch ‘The Sirens’ drum video

10 years in the making, Canadian metal masters INTO ETERNITY return in 2018 with their new full length “The Sirens” to follow 2008’s “The Incurable Tragedy” released on Century Media with former vocalist Stu Block now of Iced Earth. Firing on all cylinders, “The Sirens” is the beginning of a new era for the band, which features a new line up with founding member and guitarist Tim Roth joined by vocalist Amanda Keirnan (The Order of Chaos), guitarist Matt Cuthberston (Untimely Demise), bassist Troy Bleich (Planet Eater) and drummer Bryan James Newsbury (Culled). The album also showcases guest appearances by former vocalist Stu Block (now in Iced Earth), Cam Dixon (ex-Annihilator) and Glen Drover (ex-Megadeth). The album was co-produced, mixed and mastered by former guitarist Justin Bender, while longtime artist Mattias Noren (Evergrey, Epica, Kamelot) designed the cover and layout.

Guitarist Tim Roth comments:

“The 10 year long wait is finally over! Thank you so much to our long time fans for all the years of encouragement and support. We hope that everyone is going to enjoy this new record because a lot of sweat, tears and hours were put into The Sirens.

“There is a lot going on with this new album. There’s something for most heavy metal fans if you happen to like fast double bass drumming, rumbling bass, clean singing, death metal vocals, acoustic guitars, piano, symphony sections, heavy guitar riffs, melodic parts and shredding solos.

“We’d like to thank M-Theory Audio for offering us a deal for this new collection of songs, Rawlco Radio for the financial support and Asher Media Relations for spreading the word. Thanks as well to my band mates who all did a great job on their individual performances. This was also the first time we had guest performances on a record. Thank you to Stu Block, Jasun Tipton, Chuck Labossiere, Rob Doherty, Justin Bender, Jason Cullimore, Cam Dixon and Glen Drover for delivering those special guest appearances.

Please enjoy these new tracks and Keep It Metal!”

“The Sirens” is available on M-Theory Audio here and Bandcamp here.

Song Stream – ‘Fringes of Psychosis’ – https://youtu.be/V5rOJADB4GE

Lyric Video – ‘Sandstorm’ – https://youtu.be/BsPIcNWx9Ko

Album / Live Band Line Up:
Tim Roth – Lead Guitar/Vocals
Amanda Keirnan – Vocals
Troy Bleich – Bass/Backing Vocals
Bryan Newbury – Drums, Justin Bender – Guitar
Matt Cuthberson – Guitar

For More Info:
http://www.intoeternity.net
https://www.facebook.com/intoeternityweb
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-c6tAbout:

Founded in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1997, Into Eternity is a cornerstone in the Canadian metal scene. The next nine years for the band was a flurry of writing and recording, with the band recording a total of five full-lengths. The debut self-titled album came out in 1999 followed but “Dead or Dreaming” (2001), “Buried in Oblivion” (2004), “The Scattering of Ashes” (2006) and “The Incurable Tragedy” (2008); the latter two featuring Stu Block (Iced Earth) on vocals. Their sixth full-length album “The Sirens” (2018) sees soprano Amanda Keirnan taking on vocal duties ushering in a new era for the band.

Into Eternity borrows from all aspects of heavy music to form the perfect blend of technicality, memorable songwriting, traditional heavy metal and the sheer savagery of metal’s extreme genres. With extensive touring history, including sharing the stage with household names like Judas Priest, Megadeth and Arch Enemy, Into Eternity takes the listener on an epic journey; combining the jarring aggression of old school thrash and death metal, the speedy instrumental precision of shred and prog metal, with triumphant choruses and the melodies of classic metal.

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“Into Eternity has been a staple of Saskatchewan’s heavy metal scene for 21 years. The group has had several lineup changes over that time, but the music has always been thrilling, pushing the limits of the local scene with their highly technical style and international success.” – Regina Leader Post

“This is one special band that has worked hard for its success.” – Blabbermouth

“One of the brightest stars on the progressive extreme metal landscape.” – Sea of Tranquility

“I praise lots of bands and albums, many of which probably more so than they truly deserve – what can I say? I tend to be an overly enthusiastic metal head. Though if there is one band that deserves every ounce of praise I heap upon them album after album, it’s Regina, Canada’s Into Eternity.” – Teeth of The Divine

“a vicious slice of the extreme progressive style…Roth’s technical brilliance shines above all else, as the twisting harmonies whirl around the listener’s head atop the blistering percussion.” – Exclaim! (Review The Incurable Tragedy 2008)

“Into Eternity’s The Incurable Tragedy, an album that manages to be so credibly metal, yet so vastly accessible, that there’s something for everyone. ” – Metal Sucks (Review The Incurable Tragedy 2008)

“Into Eternity has managed to succeed on every level with THE INCURABLE TRAGEDY. They have provided a conceptual piece in which the individual songs stand on their own, and also work together to create a greater whole. The band has toured with many of the masters, and has clearly benefited from this. The result is the band’s most mature and concise sounding record to date. They have produced an album that will be sure to please die hard devotees to many of the different genres of metal.” – Metal Rules (Review The Incurable Tragedy 2008)

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0 10 Years In The Making! INTO ETERNITY Streaming New Album “The Sirens” via MetalSucks

October 24, 2018
by Asher
· Into Eternity · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 24, 2018

For fans of Death, Dream Theater, Opeth, Arch Enemy

10 Years In The Making! INTO ETERNITY Streaming New Album “The Sirens” via MetalSucks

New Album “The Sirens” Out October 26th On M-Theory Audio

L-R – Tim Roth – Lead Guitar, Vocals, Matt Cuthberson – Guitar, Amanda Keirnan – Vocals, Bryan Newbury – Drums, Troy Bleich – Bass, Backing Vocals

Teaming up with MetalSucks.net, the band is premiering the album’s full stream before its official release this Friday, October 26th on M-Theory Audio.

Guitarist Tim Roth comments:

Please enjoy these new tracks and Keep It Metal!”

Listen to “The Sirens” in full at the following link: http://www.metalsucks.net/2018/10/24/its-finally-here-stream-into-eternitys-new-album-the-sirens-in-full/

“The Sirens” pre-order available on M-Theory Audio here and Bandcamp here.

Track Listing:
1. The Sirens (7:54)
2. Fringes of Psychosis (6:58)
3. Sandstorm (3:46)
4. This Frozen Hell (7:01)
5. Nowhere Near (7:17)
6. Devoured by Sarcopenia (7:17)
7. Fukushima (5:56)
8. Scattering of the Ashes pt. 2 (3:47)
Album Length: 50:00

For More Info:
http://www.intoeternity.net
https://www.facebook.com/intoeternityweb
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-c6tAbout:

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“This is one special band that has worked hard for its success.” – Blabbermouth

“One of the brightest stars on the progressive extreme metal landscape.” – Sea of Tranquility

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0 Bravewords Premiere: Hamilton’s Lutharö Unveil First Video For EP Title Track “Unleash The Beast”; EP Out Nov 16th

October 1, 2018
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· Lutharo · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 1, 2018

For fans of Arch Enemy, Judas Priest, Anthrax, At The Gates, Iron Maiden

Hamilton’s Lutharö Unveil First Video For EP Title Track “Unleash The Beast”; EP Out Nov 16th

L-R = Victor Bucur – Guitars/ Backup Vocals, John Raposo – Guitars, Krista Shipperbottom – Vocals, Ruslan (Rusty) Lypovsky – Bass/ Backup vocals
Photo Credit: Samantha Carcasole

Lutharö, from Hamilton, Canada is proud to premeire their music video for their single “Unleash The Beast” via Bravewords.com. The single is the title track off their upcoming EP and is an enticing amalgamation of death metal growling and punchy double kicks accompanied by power metal cleans and fiery guitar solos.

The myriad of dynamic elements and groovy bits make this one powerhouse of a song. Its lyrics follow the familiar situation of someone restraining themselves for too long in fear of judgement or emotional pain; as this goes on they feel an anger grow inside of them until it eventually turns into a full on monster seeking vengeance. The range on the vocals masterfully paint a vivid image of all hell breaking loose.

Further expanding on where Shipperbottom’s lyrics come from:

“The lyrics specifically on this EP were all inspired by emotional experiences in her day to day life with a more morbid twist and added metaphors.”

The band has crafted this EP in the hope their listeners will have a positive and and lasting experience, finding it enjoyable and authentic but also relatable. Giving nods to some of their noticeable influences including Arch Enemy, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Behemoth and Iron Maiden, Lutharö sits imposingly on the border of the death, power and thrash sub-genres.

The video for “Unleash the Beast” can be heard at http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-canada-s-lutharo-premier-unleash-the-beast-music-video-new-ep-out-in-november

“Unleash the Beast” is due out November 16th and will be available on Bandcamp, iTunes, and Spotify. Download of the EP title track is available on the band’s Bandcamp here.

Track Listing:

1.Intro
2. Dead Ringer
3. Unleash The Beast
4. Black Scorpion
5. Temple of The Damned

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/Lutharoband
http://www.instagram.com/lutharoband
https://twitter.com/Lutharoband

BIO:

Born in 2013, Lutharö (Elvish for “the enchanter”) has been refining their sound which is complete with catchy riffs, blazing solos and vocals ranging from vicious growls to cleans that will send a chill down your spine. Starting out as more of a fantasy band, Lutharö has deviated into taking a more intimate path and now explores more relatable concepts.

Victor Bucur (guitar) initially starts the writing process with an idea or a few cool riffs which John Raposo (guitar), Cory Hofin (drums) and Ruslan Lypovsky (bass) add their own ideas to. Krista Shipperbottom (vocals) then adds the lyrics and melodies twisting the songs together into something dark and charismatic. Dominating the stage with an enormous presence, they have so far produced two EPs “Incarnadine” in 2015 and Unleash the Beast in 2018. They have hinted at returning to the studio late 2018 to start work on an anticipated third album.

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0 EPK – Atria – New World Nightmare (DEBUT EP) (2018)

September 18, 2018
by Asher
· Atria · EPKs

Atria – New World Nightmare (EP)

For fans of In Flames, Soilwork, Arch Enemy, Trivium

Release Date: November 16, 2018

Label: Self-Release

Distribution: CDN Records

PR Rep – Jon Asher – ashermedia (@)gmail.com

Sales links: Bandcamp | Distrokid

Download promotional photo | Download album artwork

L-R – Tim Ross (guitar), Brent Westmoreland (bass), Tom Emmans (vocals), Matt McGuire (drums), and Travis McGinnis (guitar)

SHORT BIO:

Atria is a anthemic metal band from Ontario, Canada that plays heavy, yet catchy music with prime influences including Lamb of God, Soilwork, Tool and Slipknot. Founded by Tom Emmans (vocals) and Tim Ross (guitar) in August of 2017, they recruited Matt McGuire (drummer), Brent Westmoreland (bass) and Travis McGinnis (guitar) to fill out the lineup and have played a handful of shows and festivals with a great response and are hungry for more.

LONG BIO:

Atria is a anthemic metal band from Ontario, Canada that plays heavy, yet catchy music with prime influences including Lamb of God, Soilwork, Tool and Slipknot.

Founded by Tom Emmans (vocals) and Tim Ross (guitar) in August of 2017, the band takes its name from a music venue in a nearby city at which Emmans and Ross played their first gig at with a different band. The experiences had at that place resonated enough to be cemented as the band’s moniker. Eventually they recruited Matt McGuire (drummer), Brent Westmoreland (bass) and Travis McGinnis (guitar) to fill out the lineup and have played a handful of shows and festivals with a great response and are hungry for more.

The debut release for the band, New World Nightmare EP, is due November 16th, 2018 and is just a teaser of what is to be expected from the band. Not just sticking with the usual heavy formula of the genre, they also add plenty of synth and orchestral parts and experiment with varying degrees of technicality. Emmans expands on his vision for the band’s direction: “I’ve always been a fan of catchy choruses. I like when bands can bring something dark and heavy but also give me something to sing along to. We’ve tried to do that with our new single and I think we’ve accomplished that. Also the lyrics have a great deal of depth and personal meaning to them. The rest of the album is much heavier but there are still plenty of good hooks worked in there.”

Even as a relatively new band, Atria is finding their place in the Canadian underground scene and making their name known amongst a wide variety of metal fans.

Atria – New World Nightmare (2018)

Release date: Nov 16, 2018

Track listing
1. New World Nightmare
2. Someone With Me
3. Less Than Equal
4. Follow You Home

EP Length: 24:24

Distribution: CDN Records | Distrokid

Sales link: Bandcamp

Album credits

All songs were written and performed by Atria
Produced and mixed by Jon Howard
Mastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound
Album Artwork: Mikio Murakami at Silent Q Design

Available on Spotify, ITunes, Amazon, Google Play, iHeartRadio

Album Line up and Live Line Up :
Tom Emmans – Vocals
Tim Ross – Guitar
Travis McGinnis– Guitar
Brent Westmoreland – Bass
Matt McGuire – Drums

Discography:

2018 – New World Nightmare (DEBUT)

0 MEKA NISM Welcome New Members To Line Up + New Music Video “Trailblazer” + New EP “The War Inside” Out Now!

June 20, 2018
by Asher
· Meka Nism · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 20, 2018

For fans of In This Moment, Lacuna Coil, Arch Enemy, Epica, The Agonist, Jinjer

MEKA NISM Welcome New Members To Line Up

New Music Video “Trailblazer”

New EP “The War Inside” Out Now!

L – R: Danny Arrieta (Guitar), Bobby Keller (Guitar), Meka (Vocals), Nick Colvin (Drums), Jarret Robinson (Bass)

Orlando, Florida’s MEKA NISM welcome new members guitarist Dave Arrieta and drummer Nick Colvin to their live line up. The new members join the band just after MEKA NISM has unleashed their new EP “The War Inside” this past May.Guitarist Bobby Keller comments:

“We are extremely excited about our new members. Nick and Danny have such amazing talent and bring a lot to the table. The energy and chemistry on stage is as if we have been together for decades. The future looks very exciting.”

MEKA NISM‘s sound is powerful, metallic, aggressive, melodic, and in your face. They are a band that fires on all cylinders and with the most charismatic front-woman “Meka”; they have returned in 2018 with their new EP “The War Inside” released on May 10th to follow their three previous releases “Live From The Machine Shop” (Live CD) (2016), “The Shift” (EP) (2015) and “The Dance At The End of The World” (EP) (2013). The band has supported legends like Mastodon, Gojira, The Offspring, Limp Bizkit, Otep and In Flames over the years along with most recently Jonathan Davis (Korn) this past May.

The band’s new EP “The War Inside” stands for the ability to face your inner demons, conquer your internal battles, and to help realize that you can change your life for the better. That message is evident in their latest music video for their infectious song “Trailblazer”, a heavy, fast tune that revolves around the idea of not letting regret or tragedy stop you from living your life to the fullest while you can. Your state of mind can imprison you or set you free.

Watch “Trailblazer” via SpaceUntravel at the following link:

“The War Inside” EP is available at www.meka-nism.com, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, and Spotify.

Music Video – The War Inside

EP Stream on Idobi Radio at http://ido.bi/5n6

Track Listing:
1. The War Inside (4:49)
2. These Years of Silent Screams (3:32)
3. Trailblazer (4:32)
4. Arrows of Alchemy (5:22)
5. Black Sky (4:03)
EP Length: 22:20

EP Band Line Up:
– Ms. Meka (Vocals)
– Bobby Keller (Guitar)
– Chris Lane (Drums)
– Jarret Robinson (Bass)
– Jay Adkisson (Keys)

Live Band Line Up:
– Ms. Meka (Vocals)
– Bobby Keller (Guitar)
– Danny Arrieta (Guitar)
– Nick Colvin (Drums)
– Jarret Robinson (Bass)

– 30 –

“Did anyone order a soul crushing, female fronted metal band?” – Idobi Radio

“Meka Nism is a band to watch. ” – Sonic Cathedral

“Lead singer Ms. Meka is intriguing and quite compelling, both visually and with her vocal range, and the guys in her band provide the perfect vehicle for the artistic vision that they’ve managed to create together.” – I’m Music Magazine

“Full of energy, this band never fails to strike a chord with everyone sharing the stage from the audience. Meka’s vocals are the antithesis of the ever-present smile on her face that lights up the room. This lovely woman genuinely smiles with her eyes. The entire band is simply memorizing. Meka Nism is one of those bands that must be seen live. Don’t hesitate to meet them either. All of them are engaging, genuine and make you feel like the rock star! ” – Metal Nexus

“Orlando’s metal/operatic band, MekaNism performed songs which included “From Out of Nowhere” and “Mekamorphosis,” which got the crowd hyped for their set. Ms. Meka, with her melodious sound and great enthusiasm, was so engaged and energized throughout the performance. The rest of the band was bursting with the same energy and truly put on a memorable show.” – (Live Review) Monkey Goose Magazine

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0 MEKA NISM Premiere Music Video “Trailblazer”; New EP “The War Inside” Out Now!

June 13, 2018
by Asher
· Meka Nism · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 13, 2018

For fans of In This Moment, Lacuna Coil, Arch Enemy, Epica, The Agonist, Jinjer

MEKA NISM Premiere Music Video “Trailblazer”

New EP “The War Inside” Out Now!

L-R – James Christopher Lane, Jarret Robinson, Meka Kyoto, Jay Adkisson, Bobby Keller – Photo Credit by Barry Nadler

Orlando, Florida’s MEKA NISM’s sound is powerful, metallic, aggressive, melodic, and in your face. A band that fires on all cylinders and with the most charismatic front-woman “Meka”; the band has returned in 2018 with their new EP “The War Inside” released earlier this spring on May 10th to follow their three previous releases “Live From The Machine Shop” (Live CD) (2016), “The Shift” (EP) (2015) and “The Dance At The End of The World” (EP) (2013). The band has supported legends like Mastodon, Gojira, The Offspring, Limp Bizkit, Otep and In Flames over the years along with most recently Jonathan Davis (Korn) this past May.

The band’s new EP “The War Inside” stands for the ability to face your inner demons, conquer your internal battles, and to help realize that you can change your life for the better. That message is evident in their new music video for their infectious song “Trailblazer”, a heavy, fast tune that revolves around the idea of not letting regret or tragedy stop you from living your life to the fullest while you can. Your state of mind can imprison you or set you free.

Watch “Trailblazer” via SpaceUntravel at the following link:

“The War Inside” EP is available at www.meka-nism.com, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, and Spotify.

Music Video – The War Inside – https://youtu.be/zKm8hZhe8jI

EP Stream on Idobi Radio at http://ido.bi/5n6

Track Listing:
1. The War Inside (4:49)
2. These Years of Silent Screams (3:32)
3. Trailblazer (4:32)
4. Arrows of Alchemy (5:22)
5. Black Sky (4:03)
EP Length: 22:20

EP and Live Band Line Up:
– Ms. Meka (Vocals)
– Bobby Keller (Guitar)
– Chris Lane (Drums)
– Jarret Robinson (Bass)
– Jay Adkisson (Keys)

– 30 –

“Did anyone order a soul crushing, female fronted metal band?” – Idobi Radio

“Meka Nism is a band to watch. ” – Sonic Cathedral

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0 MEKA NISM Premiere Full EP Stream “The War Inside” via Idobi Radio + Florida Show Dates + Opening For Jonathan Davis (Korn) and more!

May 9, 2018
by Asher
· Meka Nism · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 9, 2018

For fans of In This Moment, Lacuna Coil, Arch Enemy, Epica, The Agonist, Jinjer

MEKA NISM Premiere Full EP Stream “The War Inside” via Idobi Radio

Florida Show Dates + Opening For Jonathan Davis (Korn) and more!

L-R – James Christopher Lane, Jarret Robinson, Meka Kyoto, Jay Adkisson, Bobby Keller – Photo Credit by Barry Nadler

Orlando, Florida’s MEKA NISM’s sound is powerful, metallic, aggressive, melodic, and in your face. A band that fires on all cylinders and with the most charismatic front-woman “Meka”; the band returns in 2018 with their new EP “The War Inside” on May 10th to follow their three previous releases “Live From The Machine Shop” (Live CD) (2016), “The Shift” (EP) (2015) and “The Dance At The End of The World” (EP) (2013). Preparing for the release of “The War Inside”, MEKA NISM have teamed up with Idobi Radio to offer fans the first listen of the EP’s full stream.The band comments:

“We are extremely excited to release our new EP “The War Inside” to the world today. It has been an amazing journey so far and the response has been mind-blowing. This is an opportunity, not only for us to release new music, but to release new music with a purpose. Everything we do is charged with our intention to help spread healing messages and positivity through our music. “The War Inside” stands for the ability to face your inner demons, conquer your internal battles, and to help realize that you can change your life for the better. You hold the key to your eternal happiness and there really isn’t anything standing in front of you but yourself. “

Listen to “The War Inside” on Idobi Radio at http://ido.bi/5n6

Supporting legends like Mastodon, Gojira, The Offspring, Limp Bizkit, Otep and In Flames over the years, MEKA NISM continue their tour de force with a series of Florida show dates this coming May and June, which includes being local opening support for Jonathan Davis (Korn) in Orlando plus hosting a local EP listening party at Park Ave CDs.

“The War Inside” EP will be available at www.meka-nism.com, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, and Spotify.

Music Video – The War Inside – https://youtu.be/zKm8hZhe8jI

Show Dates:
May 10 – Orlando, FL – Park Ave. CDs – info (The War Inside EP Listening Party + In Store Q&A w/ fans)
May 12 – Tampa Bay, FL – Brass Mug – info (Halfway To Halloween 2018)
May 14 – Orlando, FL – Plaza Live – info (w/ Jonathan Davis)
June 2 – St. Petersburg, FL – State Theatre – info
June 9 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues – info – (The War Inside CD Release Show)

Track Listing:
1. The War Inside (4:49)
2. These Years of Silent Screams (3:32)
3. Trailblazer (4:32)
4. Arrows of Alchemy (5:22)
5. Black Sky (4:03)
EP Length: 22:20

EP and Live Band Line Up:
– Ms. Meka (Vocals)
– Bobby Keller (Guitar)
– Chris Lane (Drums)
– Jarret Robinson (Bass)
– Jay Adkisson (Keys)

– 30 –

“Did anyone order a soul crushing, female fronted metal band?” – Idobi Radio

“Meka Nism is a band to watch. ” – Sonic Cathedral

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