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0 Streaming Now! Progressive Metalcore NEXT DOOR TO HEAVEN’s New EP “Inside”

  • March 25, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Next Door To Heaven

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 25, 2021

For fans of Architects, Tesseract, Dream Theater, Parkway Drive, Of Mice & Men

Streaming Now! Progressive Metalcore NEXT DOOR TO HEAVEN’s New EP “Inside”

Russian progressive metalcore band Next Door To Heaven‘s new EP “Inside” is now out as of Thursday, March 25th. The self-released EP is the follow up to the band’s 2020 single “Dance With Me” and the 2019 sophomore album “V Ways To Accept” released on Sliptrick Records.

“Inside” features five djenty melodic prog tracks along with special guest vocals from Lord Nelson (ex-Stuck Mojo) on the record’s closing song “Flare Up”. The band’s discography has always been known for flirting with djent metalcore influences and this new release is no different, except this time guitarist Evgenii “Gene” Mazunov took the helm on the band’s sound with the use of a 9-string Ibanez along with bass, arrangement, and composition duties. Also joining as a guest for the recording is well-known Russian drummer Pavel Lokhnin (God Eat God, Dominia, Perimeter).

Vocalist and lyricist Daria Mazunova comments:

“We put our souls into the music we create, always. It’s not about making music for something in return, not about making it for fun. It’s about emotions transformed into music. I would say for ‘Inside’, we entered into more metalcore territory though it doesn’t mean there aren’t prog components or experimentation done. Conceptually, the general idea of the EP is a fight between a human and a machine and a master/obeying inside one person. If you look at the cover art you will see a heart combined with a car engine in the moment of ignition.” 

“Inside” is available at the following links:
Bandcamp – https://nextdoortoheaven.bandcamp.com
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3sfKjH3
Apple Music – https://apple.co/3c4b8Z8
Amazon – https://amzn.to/2PdmXDm


Track Listing:
1. Dark Alley (3:47)
2. Calibrate (3:14)
3. Unleash The Beasts (6:01)
4. Inside (4:36)
5. Flare Up (feat. Lord Nelson, ex-Stuck Mojo) (3:44)
EP Length: 21:24

EP Recording Band Line Up:
Daria Mazunova – Vocals, Lyrics
Evgenii “Gene” Mazunov – Guitar, Bass, Arrangement, Composition
Pavel Lokhnin – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Daria Mazunova – Vocals
Evgenii “Gene” Mazunov – Guitar
Oleg Ermakov – Bass
Pavel Lokhnin – Drums

For more info:
NextDoorToHeavenBand.com
Facebook.com/nextdoortoheaven
Instagram.com/nextdoortoheavenband
Twitter.com/NDTHband
EPK

About:
Next Door To Heaven was formed in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 2014. The band was founded by Gene Mazunov and Dasha Mazunova. Next Door To Heaven plays progressive/alternative metal/metalcore. The band’s debut album “Let’s Dream” was released in 2016. The album made the top-20 on Google Play. That same year, the band became one of the finalists in the Emergenza International festival. Their sophomore album “V Ways To Accept” was released in June 2019 via Sliptrick Records. The band has opened for bands such as RED and Tesseract and continues to support their material with tours across Europe.

Now in 2021, the band will independently release their new EP “Inside” on March 25th, which features guest vocals from Lord Nelson (ex-Stuck Mojo).

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“There is plenty of space for the music and the next does seem to bring in something a little more progressive, but they seem to flirt with it. The end result is really tight, so who cares what the tag is?” – “The Rocktologist”, 2019

“A new Next Door To Heaven’s album is a great fuel for all fans of solid progressive sound as impressive as Tesseract, After The Burial and Betraying The Martyrs have.” – “Bunker magazine”, 2019

“Die russischen Bandmitglieder von NEXT DOOR TO HEAVEN nehmen ihre Hörer auf ihrem zweiten Album „V Ways To Accept“ auf eine emotionale Reise mit.” – “Stormbringer”, 2019

«”Depression II: Mistaking” und “Depression III: Illusion” – Zwei Meisterwerke. Auch diese Songs reissen einen mit unglaublicher Atmosphäre in ihren Bann.» – “Kobzr” , 2019

“Se vi ritenete cultori ed amanti dell’heavy metal come era una volta, prima che lo trasformassero in un teatro delle marionette, un ascolto è d’obbligo. Ma un ascolto attento.” – “Metal.it”, 2019

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0 Next Door To Heaven To Release New EP “Inside” March 25th

  • March 3, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Next Door To Heaven

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 3, 2021

For fans of Architects, Tesseract, Parkway Drive, Of Mice & Men

Next Door To Heaven To Release New EP “Inside” March 25th


Russian progressive metalcore band Next Door To Heaven announces they will be self-releasing their new EP “Inside” on March 25th. The EP is the follow up to the band’s 2020 single “Dance With Me” and the 2019 sophomore album “V Ways To Accept” released on Sliptrick Records.

“Inside” features five djenty melodic prog tracks along with special guest vocals from Lord Nelson (ex-Stuck Mojo) on the record’s closing song “Flare Up”. The band’s discography has always been known for flirting with djent metalcore influences and this new release is no different, except this time guitarist Evgenii “Gene” Mazunov took the helm on the band’s sound with the use of a 9-string Ibanez along with bass, arrangement, and composition duties. Also joining as a guest for the recording is well-known Russian drummer Pavel Lokhnin (God Eat God, Dominia, Perimeter).

Vocalist and lyricist Daria Mazunova comments:

“We put our souls into the music we create, always. It’s not about making music for something in return, not about making it for fun. It’s about emotions transformed into music. I would say for ‘Inside’, we entered into more metalcore territory though it doesn’t mean there aren’t prog components or experimentation done. Conceptually, the general idea of the EP is a fight between a human and a machine and a master/obeying inside one person. If you look at the cover art you will see a heart combined with a car engine in the moment of ignition.” 

Next Door To Heaven has shared a teaser clip of the title track for fans, which can be heard on YouTube – https://youtu.be/xSZzFZjw1uo

The EP will be available for pre-order as of March 18th on all digital platforms.

Previous releases can be heard at the following links:
Spotify https://spoti.fi/305c3l1
Music Video – Dance with Me (2020) – https://youtu.be/i0P0pnd0yvA


Track Listing:
1. Dark Alley (3:47)
2. Calibrate (3:14)
3. Unleash The Beasts (6:01)
4. Inside (4:36)
5. Flare Up (feat. Lord Nelson, ex-Stuck Mojo) (3:44)
EP Length: 21:24

EP Recording Band Line Up:
Daria Mazunova – Vocals, Lyrics
Evgenii “Gene” Mazunov – Guitar, Bass, Arrangement, Composition
Pavel Lokhnin – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Daria Mazunova – Vocals
Evgenii “Gene” Mazunov – Guitar
Oleg Ermakov – Bass
Pavel Lokhnin – Drums

For more info:
NextDoorToHeavenBand.com
Facebook.com/nextdoortoheaven
Instagram.com/nextdoortoheavenband
Twitter.com/NDTHband
EPK

About:
Next Door To Heaven was formed in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 2014. The band was founded by Gene Mazunov and Dasha Mazunova. Next Door To Heaven plays progressive/alternative metal/metalcore. The band’s debut album “Let’s Dream” was released in 2016. The album made the top-20 on Google Play. That same year, the band became one of the finalists in the Emergenza International festival. Their sophomore album “V Ways To Accept” was released in June 2019 via Sliptrick Records. The band has opened for bands such as RED and Tesseract and continues to support their material with tours across Europe.

Now in 2021, the band will independently release their new EP “Inside” on March 25th, which features guest vocals from Lord Nelson (ex-Stuck Mojo).

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“There is plenty of space for the music and the next does seem to bring in something a little more progressive, but they seem to flirt with it. The end result is really tight, so who cares what the tag is?” – “The Rocktologist”, 2019

“A new Next Door To Heaven’s album is a great fuel for all fans of solid progressive sound as impressive as Tesseract, After The Burial and Betraying The Martyrs have.” – “Bunker magazine”, 2019

“Die russischen Bandmitglieder von NEXT DOOR TO HEAVEN nehmen ihre Hörer auf ihrem zweiten Album „V Ways To Accept“ auf eine emotionale Reise mit.” – “Stormbringer”, 2019

«”Depression II: Mistaking” und “Depression III: Illusion” – Zwei Meisterwerke. Auch diese Songs reissen einen mit unglaublicher Atmosphäre in ihren Bann.» – “Kobzr” , 2019

“Se vi ritenete cultori ed amanti dell’heavy metal come era una volta, prima che lo trasformassero in un teatro delle marionette, un ascolto è d’obbligo. Ma un ascolto attento.” – “Metal.it”, 2019

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0 Edmonton’s SIONIS Debut Single “Asthenia” ft. Jon Deiley (Northlane) + Announce Album “Ego” Out 2021

  • August 21, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Sionis

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Montreal, QC – August 21, 2020

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For fans of Architects, Northlane, Erra, Monuments, Polaris

Edmonton’s SIONIS Debut Single “Asthenia” ft. Jon Deiley (Northlane) + Announce Album “Ego” Out 2021


L-R – Caleb LeBlanc (Lead Guitar) | Tom Wolf (Drums) | Terence Thiessen (Scream Vocals) | Lee Stanhope (Rhythm Guitar/Clean Vocals)
Photo Credit: Steven Kovick

Edmonton, Canada’s SIONIS are breaking on to the metalcore scene with their debut single “Asthenia”, which features the hard-hitting, technical drum prowess of Northlane’s Jon Deiley. The single is off the band’s forthcoming 2021 album “EGO”, which has been mixed and mastered by Henrik Udd (Architects, Bring Me The Horizon).

Listeners of “Asthenia” can expect lyrics dealing with themes of humanity’s self-destruction and existentialism vs. nihilism, with the full album utilizing ambient soundscapes juxtaposed with raw, technical, rhythmic passages. “Asthenia” displays a full range of emotional and energetic screamed vocals alongside catchy clean chorus lines that drive the message home.

The band adds:

“‘Asthenia’ is simply about global corruption and humans destroying the planet, because our possessions and conveniences are more important to us than the planet we live on. In a big way, this song paints the picture of what we are destined to create when the problems in both Avarice and Corporeity are left to germinate and grow. The song talks about how we are destroying the very world and fabric of connection around us. The very air we breathe. Asthenia means to be sick or weak. To be ill”

Watch the music video for “Asthenia” HERE.

(SIONIS does not endorse the views, beliefs, or political leanings of the images represented in the Asthenia music video. The images are meant to generalize and highlight worldly issues and contrast them against the beauty of our world and our lives.)

“Asthenia” is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other major digital platforms.

SIONIS was formed in 2018 and started as a remote collaboration between lead guitarist Caleb LeBlanc and main vocalist Terence Thiessen (RIOT in Paradise, For Reasons Lost). After the two realized they were on to something interesting, in 2019 they recruited rhythm guitarist and clean vocalist Lee Stanhope, and drummer Tom Wolf (All Else Fails, Original Violence).

More info:
Sionisofficial.com
Facebook.com/sionisofficial
Instagram: @sionisofficial
Twitter: @sionisofficial
EPK

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0 Held In Secret Premiere Full Stream of New EP ‘Nomads’ via V13.net; EP Out May 29th, Title Track ft. Silent Planet’s Garrett Russell

  • May 28, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Held In Secret · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 28, 2020

For fans of Silent Planet, Volumes, Architects, Issues, Wage War

Held In Secret Premiere Full Stream of New EP ‘Nomads’ via V13.net

EP Out May 29th, Title Track ft. Silent Planet’s Garrett Russell

L-R – David Lamothe (Lead Guitar), Matt Zephyr (Vocals), Tommy Lemieux (Drums), Joey Sollazzo (Rhythm Guitar), William Gunn (Bass)
Photo Credits: Roxanne Morin of Hexagon Productions

 

Held In Secret are five hardworking individuals who spend every day creating the heaviest and djentiest listening experience known to the Ottawa metal scene. On Friday, May 29th, 2020, they will release their sophomore effort “Nomads” and before it officially drops, the band is sharing the EP’s exclusive full stream via V13.net HERE.

“Nomads”
 is, according to the band, an improvement from their debut EP. “Nomads” is a concept release with highly relatable subjects, set to clean and heavy metalcore. Moving away from “repetitive early 2010’s metalcore”, Held In Secret diverges into a more accessible sound, interesting to a broader public, incorporating choirs and piano, all while retaining all of the heaviness of the first EP. It also features guest vocals from Garrett Russell of Silent Planet on the title track.

The band comments on the release:

“‘Nomads’ is an EP that talks about what we believe to be five of the biggest problems in today’s society, Abuse, Racism, Depression, Pollution, Addiction. Five subjects to make the mood go dry at Thanksgiving dinner, but five incredibly important issues that we need to talk about. In each of these songs, you can find a world of emotion twirling into abstractness, the sheer heaviness of the music mixed with the intensity of the lyrics makes for a completely immersive experience. This EP is about the power we have if we stick together. Together, we can stand against abusive households, and improve the system that these poor beaten kids get thrown into. Together we can put an end to hate crimes and racism of all kinds and nature. Together we can beat this global depression, and just by caring a little bit more about one another. Together we can stop putting so much god damn plastic into our oceans. Together we can stand a chance against our opponent in this battle against the opioid crisis. Together we can fight this oppressive system and give a fair chance to all to reach for the stars and not be limited by social constructs such as “Social Class” and prejudice.
Never One Left Behind
Nomads”

Recommended for fans of Silent Planet, Volumes, and Architects, “Nomads” will be available on all digital platforms including Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.


Track Listing:
1. Ties (4:31)
2. Nomads (feat. Garrett Russell) (3:31)
3. Downcast (3:55)
4. Gaia (3:31)
5. Static (3:44)
EP Length: 19:15

For more info:
Facebook.com/HeldInSecret 
Instagram.com/heldinsecret
EPK

About:
Held In Secret was impulsively founded in January of 2016 by Matt J. Zephyr (vocals) and David Lamothe (lead guitar) with the explicit goal of taking over the world. Since then, they have been joined by a great family of like-minded people with the addition of William Gunn (bass), Tommy Lemieux (drums) and Joey Sollazzo (rhythm guitar).

These five individuals work hard every day to create the heaviest and Djentiest listening experience known to the Ottawa metal scene. Wanting the listeners to feel like they are understood, the lyrics from Held In Secret paint pictures of trauma, despair, and hope.

On December 7th, 2018, Held In Secret released their debut EP “Dawnbreaker” (Produced by Dark Moon Productions). After a year of performances, our protagonists came together in the studio once again to produce their sophomore effort called “Nomads” set for release on May 29, 2020.

Taking pride in what they do, Held in Secret ensures a wild ride for their audience as Zephyr climbs structures while scream-rapping extra multisyllabic lines; Lamothe, Gunn, and Sollazzo sing backup while shredding, jumping around and headbanging; often jumping off stage to get in the pit. The intense stage presence continues with Lemieux banging it out, full throttle behind the kit.

Held In Secret is just warming up, they have more live shows planned, as well as more music has been written ready to follow “Nomads”. Keep an ear out!

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“Featuring tight, groovy riffage and a bright melodic backdrop, “Nomads” is a great introduction to what Held In Secret are doing. With prominent shows already played with the likes of Blind Witness, Held In Secret’s sophomore EP is bound to be a success.” – New Fury Media

“Taking their cues from a more modern sound of metalcore, one that incorporates a lot of technical guitars and melody, Held in Secret come out swinging with Ties. A meaty and explosive start, the aggressive percussion doesn’t overpower the more heartfelt chorus… A hell of an EP and a strong contender for the best of the year.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“Nomads features five tight tracks of distorted ingenuity and blood-curdling screams from frontman Matt Zephyr with the EP also featuring guest vocals from Silent Planet’s Garrett Russell.” – V13.net

“Listeners who crave a heavy sound rooted in metalcore and djent that is laced with angst will feel like they have an empathetic friend with a familiar voice… These guys promise an energy filled live show, full of shredding, headbanging, and jumping off stage into the pit . – The Independent Voice

“Held In Secret brings both aggressive vocals, cleans for choruses (mostly), melodic riffage and punishing downbeat drums.” – Uber Rock

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0 Rockshots Records: Prog Metal DESOURCE Shares New Single “Sheepdogs” ft. Monuments Drummer Mike Malyan; New EP “Ambition” Coming September 4, 2020

  • May 25, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Desource (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 25, 2020

For fans of Periphery, Misery Signals, Deftones, Meshuggah, Architects

Rockshots Records: Prog Metal DESOURCE Shares New Single “Sheepdogs” ft. Monuments Drummer Mike Malyan

New EP “Ambition” Coming September 4, 2020

Italian progressive metal band Desource have unleashed a lyric video for their new single “Sheepdogs” featuring Monuments drummer Mike Malyan. The track is taken from their forthcoming EP “Ambition” due out September 2020 via Rockshots Records.

Watch and listen to the lyric video HERE.

Spotify HERE.

Regarding the new single “Sheepdogs”, the band had this to say:

“‘Sheepdogs’ is one of the craziest and certainly heaviest songs on the whole EP. It involves unusual jazzy chords and insane patterns. It has been inspired by TDEP, Meshuggah, Decapitated but also ARCHITECTS and generally modern metalcore such as early Northlane. A short but deadly cocktail of different elements!”

After the release of the debut album “Dirty Happiness” (2013) and sharing the stage with acts such as ARCHITECTS, NORTHLANE, COMEBACK KID, PROTEST THE HERO, MONUMENTS, Desource returns with their 5 track EP “Ambition”, which features world-renown drummer Mike Malyan (MONUMENTS, DISPERSE, THE ALGORITHM) who has taken care of all the drums for the release.

Guitarist Edoardo Casini adds:

“‘Ambition’, as the title explains is a very ambitious record. It’s way more technical, progressive and dense than our debut album “Dirty Happiness”. It’s really a step forward in every direction both musically and lyrically. There are also so many genres combined in the songs such as Mathcore, Djent, Progressive Metal, Metalcore, Rock, Grind.”

“Ambition” will be released on September 4th, 2020 via Rockshots Records.

Guitar Playthrough Video of the first single “(S)Innocence” is available Youtube at the following link HERE.

Track Listing:
1. Disaster (6:02)
2. Diary (1:56)
3. Fragile (4:15)
4. Sheepdogs (3:00)
5. Innocence (8:20)
EP Length: 24:20

EP Credits:
Music by Desource
Drums recorded by Edoardo Casini, Enrico Giovagnola @ La Catedral, January 2015
Guitars, Bass recorded by Larsen Premoli @ REC LAB, March 2017
Mixing and Mastering by Larsen Premoli, Summer 2018
Drums by Mike Malyan
Guitars by Edoardo Casini, Giacomo Bracci
Bass by Flavio Marun Cardozo
Videoclip by Alvaro Raul Diamanti

For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Facebook.com/Desource
Instagram.com/desourcerocks

About:

DESOURCE arises from the ashes of the metalcore band MY SWEET NIGHTMARE, whose inception dates back in 2007, when all the original members were still under the age of 18, and progressively evolved over the years through numerous line-up and stylistic changes.

All the experiences collected by each member of the band, past and present, shaped the identity of the project, and obtaining inspiration by bands such as KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, POISON THE WELL, ARCHITECTS, DARKEST HOUR, DEFTONES, PERIPHERY, MESHUGGAH, a very balanced mixture of Metalcore, Progressive Metal, New School Hardcore, and Alternative Rock came out as a result: the sound of DESOURCE was born, and time was ready to work on a debut album.

After the release of the long-awaited debut LP “DIRTY HAPPINESS” via This Is Core Records in September 2013, which gained very positive feedback by reviewers and fans all over the country, the band has had the chance to share the stage with many important acts such as ARCHITECTS, STRAY FROM THE PATH, NORTHLANE, MORE THAN LIFE, COMEBACK KID, XIBALBA, PROTEST THE HERO, MONUMENTS, DESTRAGE, THE CONTORTIONIST, THE SAFETY FIRE, LIES OF NAZCA, HUMAN IMPROVEMENT PROCESS, along with many others.

Currently, the band decided to take some time off to assemble a new line up and to work on a new release, a 5 track EP called “Ambition”, produced by the band and features many guest artists starting with world-renown drummer Mike Malyan (MONUMENTS, DISPERSE, THE ALGORITHM) who has taken care of all the drums for the release.

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0 Held In Secret Premiere EP Title Track ‘Nomads’ ft. Silent Planet Garrett Russell via New Fury Media; New EP Out May 29th

  • April 20, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Held In Secret · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 20, 2020

For fans of Silent Planet, Volumes, Architects, Issues, Wage War

Held In Secret Premiere New Single ‘Nomads’ ft. Silent Planet’s Garrett Russell

New EP “Nomads” Out May 29th

L-R – David Lamothe (Lead Guitar), Matt Zephyr (Vocals), Tommy Lemieux (Drums), Joey Sollazzo (Rhythm Guitar), William Gunn (Bass)
Photo Credits: Roxanne Morin of Hexagon Productions

Held In Secret are five hardworking individuals who spend every day creating the heaviest and djentiest listening experience known to the Ottawa metal scene. On May 29th, 2020, they will release their sophomore effort “Nomads” and before it officially drops, the band is sharing another single off the EP, the title track featuring Silent Planet vocalist Garrett Russell.

Listen to ‘Nomads’ ft. Garrett Russell (Silent Planet) via its premiere on New Fury Media HERE.

The band adds about the story behind the track and how Russell joined them on vocals:

“‘Nomads’, the title track off our EP, talks about the abuse of Indigenous culture in Canada and The United States. We made it the title track right as the clean water crisis happened in Canada. It’s hard to imagine that in 2020, First Nations in Canada could lack access to clean drinking water in their own territories, but many do. In fact, 400 out of 618 First Nations were under at least one water advisory between 2004 and 2014. When we first met Mr. Russell, Silent Planet was opening for August Burns Red in Montreal. We went to speak to him at the merch table as nervous fans. We told him about the concept of the record plus the various messages we are trying to get out there with our music and how we love to have him guest vocals. He really dug the ideas involved and said he be happy to lend his voice to the cause. We’re so thankful to Russell, an amazing person, and talent.”

“Nomads” is, according to the band, an improvement from their debut EP. “Nomads” is a concept release with highly relatable subjects, set to clean and heavy metalcore. Moving away from “repetitive early 2010’s metalcore”, Held In Secret diverges into a more accessible sound, interesting to a broader public, incorporating choirs and piano, all while retaining all of the heaviness of the first EP.

Recommended for fans of Silent Planet, Volumes and Architects, “Nomads” will be available on all digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.

First single ‘Static’ available HERE.


Track Listing:
1. Ties (4:31)
2. Nomads (feat. Garrett Russell) (3:31)
3. Downcast (3:55)
4. Gaia (3:31)
5. Static (3:44)
EP Length: 19:15

For more info:
Facebook.com/HeldInSecret 
Instagram.com/heldinsecret
EPK

About:
Held In Secret was impulsively founded in January of 2016 by Matt J. Zephyr (vocals) and David Lamothe (lead guitar) with the explicit goal of taking over the world. Since then, they have been joined by a great family of like-minded people with the addition of William Gunn (bass), Tommy Lemieux (drums) and Joey Sollazzo (rhythm guitar).

These five individuals work hard every day to create the heaviest and Djentiest listening experience known to the Ottawa metal scene. Wanting the listeners to feel like they are understood, the lyrics from Held In Secret paint pictures of trauma, despair, and hope.

On December 7th, 2018, Held In Secret released their debut EP “Dawnbreaker” (Produced by Dark Moon Productions). After a year of performances, our protagonists came together in the studio once again to produce their sophomore effort called “Nomads” set for release on May 29, 2020.

Taking pride in what they do, Held in Secret ensures a wild ride for their audience as Zephyr climbs structures while scream-rapping extra multisyllabic lines; Lamothe, Gunn, and Sollazzo sing backup while shredding, jumping around and headbanging; often jumping off stage to get in the pit. The intense stage presence continues with Lemieux banging it out, full throttle behind the kit.

Held In Secret is just warming up, they have more live shows planned, as well as more music has been written ready to follow “Nomads”. Keep an ear out!

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0 Held In Secret Fight Against Drug Abuse In New Single ‘Static’ Premiered via TheCirclePit; New EP “Nomads” Out May 29th

  • April 11, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Held In Secret · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 11, 2020

For fans of Silent Planet, Volumes, Architects, Issues, Wage War

Held In Secret Fight Against Drug Abuse In New Single ‘Static’

New EP “Nomads” Out May 29th

L-R – David Lamothe (Lead Guitar), Matt Zephyr (Vocals), Tommy Lemieux (Drums), Joey Sollazzo (Rhythm Guitar), William Gunn (Bass)
Photo Credits: Roxanne Morin of Hexagon Productions

 

Held In Secret are five hardworking individuals who spend every day creating the heaviest and djentiest listening experience known to the Ottawa metal scene. On May 29th, 2020, they will release their sophomore effort “Nomads” with the single ‘Static’ available in advance via its exclusive premiere on TheCirclePit YouTube channel HERE.

The single ‘Static’ was written about a friend lost to drug abuse. Vocalist Matt Zephyr explains the track:

“‘Static’ is an answer to a call for help, the opioid crisis is facing a record-breaking number of deaths caused by Fentanyl, subtly incorporated in Cocaine and MDMA. This crisis took a friend of mine, Tyler Hay of the Ottawa band Southpaw (now called Glaive). Someone who meant a lot to my small hometown and this song tells the story of how we all should’ve listened better; many people shy away from asking for help. Self-destructive behaviour is a call for help. And we all should listen better. For the greater good of the world.”

“Nomads” is, according to the band, an improvement from their debut EP. “Nomads” is a concept release with highly relatable subjects, set to clean and heavy metalcore. Moving away from “repetitive early 2010’s metalcore”, Held In Secret diverges into a more accessible sound, interesting to a broader public, incorporating choirs and piano, all while retaining all of the heaviness of the first EP. It also features guest vocals from Garrett Russell of Silent Planet on the title track.

Recommended for fans of Silent Planet, Volumes and Architects, “Nomads” will be available on all digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.


Track Listing:
1. Ties (4:31)
2. Nomads (feat. Garrett Russell) (3:31)
3. Downcast (3:55)
4. Gaia (3:31)
5. Static (3:44)
EP Length: 19:15

For more info:
Facebook.com/HeldInSecret 
Instagram.com/heldinsecret
EPK

About:
Held In Secret was impulsively founded in January of 2016 by Matt J. Zephyr (vocals) and David Lamothe (lead guitar) with the explicit goal of taking over the world. Since then, they have been joined by a great family of like-minded people with the addition of William Gunn (bass), Tommy Lemieux (drums) and Joey Sollazzo (rhythm guitar).

These five individuals work hard every day to create the heaviest and Djentiest listening experience known to the Ottawa metal scene. Wanting the listeners to feel like they are understood, the lyrics from Held In Secret paint pictures of trauma, despair, and hope.

On December 7th, 2018, Held In Secret released their debut EP “Dawnbreaker” (Produced by Dark Moon Productions). After a year of performances, our protagonists came together in the studio once again to produce their sophomore effort called “Nomads” set for release on May 29, 2020.

Taking pride in what they do, Held in Secret ensures a wild ride for their audience as Zephyr climbs structures while scream-rapping extra multisyllabic lines; Lamothe, Gunn, and Sollazzo sing backup while shredding, jumping around and headbanging; often jumping off stage to get in the pit. The intense stage presence continues with Lemieux banging it out, full throttle behind the kit.

Held In Secret is just warming up, they have more live shows planned, as well as more music has been written ready to follow “Nomads”. Keep an ear out!

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0 Rockshots Records: Out Now! THE DESTROYING LASER – New Album “Oracle”

  • February 14, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The Destroying Laser

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 14, 2020

For fans of Underoath, Millencolin, Senses Fail, Architects

Rockshots Records: Out Now! THE DESTROYING LASER – New Album “Oracle”

Italian post-hardcore band THE DESTROYING LASER have unleashed their debut album “Oracle”, now available as of February 14th via Rockshots Records.

With introspective, metaphorical and upside-down lyrics, the band investigates the shadows and lights of existence. Sharp and dark sounds alternate with tight riffs, resonant and ethereal guitars, open refrains. Power and romantic chords, always on the razor’s edge. All accompanied by dynamic and richly detailed drumming.

Singles/Videos available:

‘Another You’– https://youtu.be/-jFbOLqFYcY
‘Unbeatable’ (feat. Paolo Colavolpe from Destrage) – https://youtu.be/C4ljhYJXgUE
‘Dead Sailor’ – https://youtu.be/wy-sybnz7LQ

Stream/Download/CD available at https://smarturl.it/TDF_Oracle

Track Listing:
1. Encounters
2. Unbeatable
3. Hostile
4. Dead Sailor
5. Foxhole
6. Another You
7. Arcane Ashes

Artwork Giacomo Trivellini
Mixing & Mastering – Andrea Nfb Beninfanti

THE DESTROYING LASER:
Magno : drums
Kaioh : guitar /backing vocals
Elios : guitar /backing vocals
Thon : voice/bass/lasergun

For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Facebook.com/thedestroyinglaser

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0 MetalInsider Premiere ALL ELSE FAILS’ New Music Video ‘Thrice Broken’

  • July 25, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · All Else Fails · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 25, 2019

For fans of Killswitch Engage, In Flames, Alexisonfire, Architects, Trivium

MetalInsider Premiere ALL ELSE FAILS’ New Music Video ‘Thrice Broken’

New Album ‘The False Sanctuary’ Available As Pay What You Want

Edmonton’s ALL ELSE FAILS have just announced a new video for the single ‘Thrice Broken’ of their 2018 release “The False Sanctuary”.

The video was recorded in 2018, internationally with vocalist/guitarist Barrett Klesko in Joshua Tree, USA and guitarist Mike Sands in Örebro, Sweden. Klesko has the following to say about the single, which is slower than what is typically expected from AEF:

“It’s analogous to where the band was in regards to our lineup over the past couple of years, all of us growing further apart due to new interests, but still having passion for the project. This is the last piece of music that Mike and I collaborated on, and I’m super proud of it. It’s totally a different approach for us (a ballad style remake of a previous song), and an awesome way to close off this chapter of AEF as we dive into the new one.”

ALL ELSE FAILS is suitable for all modern metal fans, especially those with an interest in Killswitch Engage, In Flames, Alexisonfire, and Architects.

Watch ‘Thrice Broken’ via MetalInsider.net here.

Keeping with their tradition of crushingly heavy and progressive metal, ALL ELSE FAILS‘ latest album “The False Sanctuary” features 2 new songs along with 5 B-sides that were never released digitally from their critically-acclaimed 2016 full length ‘The Forever Lie’.

Vocalist/guitarist Barrett Klesko adds about their latest release “A False Sanctuary”:

“In a lot of ways this album is at a state of the union address. It’s been 2 years since the release of The Forever Lie, and already the themes of financial corruption, abuse of religious power, and political scandal seem tame. I wrote this one half with a sarcastic smirk, half with a crippling sense that we are well past the point of return.”

‘The False Sanctuary’ is available on Bandcamp (pay what you want for a limited time), along with stream and download on Spotify, iTunes, and all major online retailers.

Music Video ‘A Dream of Names’ at the following links:
Youtube
Facebook

Show Dates: 
July 27 – Fort McMurray, AB – The Tavern On Main
Aug 3 – Drumheller, AB – Loud as Hell Festival
Aug 17 – Tofield, AB – Spanzen Fest


Track Listing: 
1. A Dream of Names (4:24)
2. Wolves (3:57)
3. Thrice Broken (4:28)
4. The Pause (3:19)
5. Love In The Gloom (4:00)
6. Bones (2015 Demo Version) (4:13)
7. The Forever Lie (2015 Demo Version) (3:21)
Album Length: 27:44

For More Info:
http://www.facebook.com/AllElseFailsCanada
https://www.instagram.com/allelsefackinfails

BIO:

Coming out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, All Else Fails (AEF) is making a mark around the world for their aggressively dark brand of modern metal that is breaking the traditional ideals of their genre. Drawing comparisons to bands like Killswitch Engage, In Flames, and Of Mice and Men, the band infuses their metalcore sound with a variety of elements including experimental riffs, classical melodies, sporadic synth lines, and spoken word sampling to accent a unique vocal blend ranging from heavy gutturals to spine-tingling cleans.

Since first getting together in 2006 they have focused on producing a high energy live show that not only sets them apart from their peers, but has garnered them appearances on numerous festivals over the years, including the Unmaad and Alcheringa Fests In India, Vans Warped Tour, Boonstock along with opening spots for artists like Protest the Hero, Cancer Bats, Dayglo Abortions, 3 Inches of Blood, Fear Factory, Threat Signal, Decapitated, Suffocation, Trivium and Arise & Ruin.

Over their highly acclaimed career, they have released 3 EPs, 3 full-lengths, and a live DVD. AEF is only gaining momentum and they are ecstatic to be adding to this impressive discography in 2019 with the full length ‘The False Sanctuary’.

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0 ALL ELSE FAILS Posts Band Playthrough ‘A Dream of Names’; New Album ‘The False Sanctuary’ Available As Pay What You Want

  • January 18, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · All Else Fails · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 18, 2019

For fans of Killswitch Engage, In Flames, Alexisonfire, Architects, Trivium

ALL ELSE FAILS Posts Band Playthrough ‘A Dream of Names’

New Album ‘The False Sanctuary’ Available As Pay What You Want

Canadian metallers ALL ELSE FAILS unleashed their new album ‘The False Sanctuary’ this past December. Keeping with their tradition of crushingly heavy and progressive metal, the album features 2 new songs along with 5 B-sides that were never released digitally from their critically-acclaimed 2016 full length ‘The Forever Lie’.

To follow the band’s music video for their track ‘A Dream of Names’, ALL ELSE FAILS has put together a band playthrough for the release’s lead single. The playthrough showcases the band’s technical guitar parts against melodic vocals and thought-provoking lyrics that address the current state of the world.

Watch ‘A Dream of Names’ band playthrough at https://youtu.be/M_hgmn6Uyc4

Vocalist/guitarist Barrett Klesko adds:

“In a lot of ways this album is at a state of the union address. It’s been 2 years since the release of The Forever Lie, and already the themes of financial corruption, abuse of religious power, and political scandal seem tame. I wrote this one half with a sarcastic smirk, half with a crippling sense that we are well past the point of return.”

‘The False Sanctuary’ is available on Bandcamp (pay what you want), along with stream and download on Spotify, iTunes, and all major online retailers.

Music Video ‘A Dream of Names’ at the following links:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/O4H5QYVBjJ0
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllElseFailsCanada/videos/888099614729203/

Track Listing: 
1. A Dream of Names (4:24)
2. Wolves (3:57)
3. Thrice Broken (4:28)
4. The Pause (3:19)
5. Love In The Gloom (4:00)
6. Bones (2015 Demo Version) (4:13)
7. The Forever Lie (2015 Demo Version) (3:21)
Album Length: 27:44

Album Credits:
Produced by Barrett Klesko
Engineered by: Barrett Klesko
Mixed by: Bevin Booth
Mastered by: Bevin Booth
Artwork by: Danny Perdana

All Else Fails is:
Barrett Klesko: Vocals, Guitar, Programming
Mike Sands: Guitar
Cody Lee: Bass, Vocals
Nelson Collins-Lee: Drums

 

For More Info:
http://www.facebook.com/AllElseFailsCanada
https://www.instagram.com/allelsefackinfails

BIO:

Coming out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, All Else Fails (AEF) is making a mark around the world for their aggressively dark brand of modern metal that is breaking the traditional ideals of their genre. Drawing comparisons to bands like Killswitch Engage, In Flames, and Of Mice and Men, the band infuses their metalcore sound with a variety of elements including experimental riffs, classical melodies, sporadic synth lines, and spoken word sampling to accent a unique vocal blend ranging from heavy gutturals to spine-tingling cleans.

Since first getting together in 2006 they have focused on producing a high energy live show that not only sets them apart from their peers, but has garnered them appearances on numerous festivals over the years, including the Unmaad and Alcheringa Fests In India, Vans Warped Tour, Boonstock along with opening spots for artists like Protest the Hero, Cancer Bats, Dayglo Abortions, 3 Inches of Blood, Fear Factory, Threat Signal, Decapitated, Suffocation, Trivium and Arise & Ruin.

Over their highly acclaimed career, they have released 3 EPs, 3 full lengths, and a live DVD. AEF is only gaining momentum and they are ecstatic to be adding to this impressive discography in 2018 with the full length ‘The False Sanctuary’.

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