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0 HELLFIRE 76 New Video “Rags to Rage” Is A Rip Roaring Rock Title Track Off New Album Out End of Nov 2024

  • November 14, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Hellfire 76 · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 14, 2024

HELLFIRE 76 New Video “Rags to Rage” Is A Rip Roaring Rock Title Track Off New Album Out End of Nov 2024

North Carolina, USA’s, Southern Metal duo Hellfire 76 has just dropped their rippin’ new video for single “Rags to Rage” the title track from their upcoming first full-length, which hits speakers on November 29th. The song showcases the band’s signature combination of fuzzed-out grooves and occult-themed storytelling, drawing from founding member Von Bury’s New Orleans roots. The band comments on the single:

“Musically, it’s fast and aggressive; lyrically, it’s pretty much an “action/reaction” lyric- each to its own interpretation. Simply put, we wanted a song that kicked down the door right from the start. It’s full of fast grooves with rapid-fire lyrics.”

The two-piece outfit, featuring Von Bury (guitar/bass/organ/vocals) (formerly of the Southern Gothic act LOVESUCKER and the Occult Rock act and Napalm Recording artist BLOODY HAMMERS) and Mike McGuiness (drums) (formerly of the Industrial Metal act FACE THE WORLD), delivers a massive wall of sound that belies their minimal lineup. Recorded in a single take, “Rags to Rage” demonstrates the raw power and precision that has earned Hellfire 76 recognition as one of the heaviest two-piece acts in the local scene.

Looking to branch out further, the act challenges metal and rock fans to indulge with their new music video, which can be seen and heard via its premiere on GhostCultMagazine HERE.​

All killer-no filler, this two-piece brings 110% to their album “Rags To Rage”. The overall theme of this record is dark, taboo, spooky, tongue-in-cheek, fuzzed-out southern metal. Von Bury explains further:

“The album RAGS TO RAGE is a continuation of our first release, in that the subject matter is all thought-provoking. As for a lot of music, we want the lyrics to be literal but also open to the listener’s interpretation. Sticking with the theme and ideas of Voodoo, Witchcraft, The Occult, and other oddities. We want to take the listeners on a dark and ominous journey into a place they don’t normally think about.”

For fans of Melvins, Clutch, Killing Joke, and Fu Manchu, “Rags To Rage” is available for album pre-order at https://hellfire76.bandcamp.com.

Previous Music Video – The Omen – https://youtu.be/eKTyZMM-pn8​

Track Listing:​
1. Rags to Rage – 3:33
2. Steal Your Soul – 3:25
3. 1000 Crimes – 3:38
4. As Above – 3:44
5. The Keepers – 3:40
6. Magic and Religion – 3:23
7. Black Angel – 3:43
8. The Omen – 5:45
Album Length: 30:52

More info: Hellfire76.com | Facebook.com/Hellfire76nc | Instagram.com/hellfire76nc​

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“Dark, mysterious, foreboding, yet strangely inviting. This is the latest single (The Omen) from HELLFIRE ‘76, a band that brings together the things you love about heavy music: bold, swinging riffs, gruff manic vocals, crunchy chugging rhythms. “The Omen” has got it all going on, which lyrically “is about how religion uses fear to prey on weak minds to do the dirty work.” – Doomed and Stoned

“Drink the concoction prepared by the band, a cocktail of blood riffs, genuine rhythms and distorted vocals that you can find in the dirtiest pubs in New Orleans! Fans of Kyuss, ZZ Top, Killing Joke, The Melvins and Clutch will be thrilled!” – Heavy Mag

“In the radius of bituminous rhythms, nevertheless animated by a Rock energy, we frankly opt more for cousinage with CLUTCH, a formation that has always been able to evolve between thickness, melody and conciseness. With, as a bonus, these hints of greasy and oily Blues which inject a kind of groove and sap within a Metal which should not silence or ignore its affinities with the severe and groovy Metal proper to Pantera.” – Integral Metal

“Hellfire 76 comes at you hard and heavy and without mercy.” – Doomed Nation

“Hellfire 76, A duo devoted to rampaging Stoner-Doom-Psych-Metal, which swings to dense blues licks that suggest a Triceratops mating with a Sherman Tank!” – Q C Nerve

The Hellfire 76 use the masks of voodoo, witchcraft, the occult and tarot cards to tell us stories of how Evil has taken over our world, ruled by liars, impostors and careerists. People are flooded with a river of lies, perpetrated by governments and the Church, which obscure our view of the Truth.” – Progressive Rock Journal​
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0 DEORBIT Mimic The Moving Earth On Next Epic “Terrakinetic” Off Instrumental Prog Doom Album “Retrogradient”

  • October 19, 2023
  • by Asher
  • · Deorbit · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 19, 2023

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DEORBIT Mimic The Moving Earth On Next Epic “Terrakinetic”

New Album “Retrogradient” Out Nov 10th, 2023

Milwaukee, WI, USA’s Deorbit is an enigmatic musical journey set to captivate listeners with its thought-provoking compositions and unique blend of genres. Sonic boundaries will be pushed with the new album “Retrogradient” – a distinctive collection of tracks that invites audiences to delve into the cosmos, where the boundaries of stone replace the vastness of the sky. The second single off this whirlwind of a release is “Terrakinetic”, which the band comments on, along with the album:

“The album ebbs and flows through a planetary adventure, from the origins of humanity during the time of the big bang, to the depths of the molten core, onwards to the atmosphere, and everything in between through a natural lens and one that is more surreal. The single “Terrakinetic” is lumbering and focused on a simple groove, mimicking the mechanics of moving the earth.”

Inspired by the profound words of Carl Sagan, who once said, “The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself”, Deorbit‘s music and album art aim to embody this sentiment. “Retrogradient” seamlessly balances heaviness and clarity, offering complex musicality without compromising the significance of songwriting.

Deorbit‘s creative process begins with the composition of all songs on the guitar, followed by collaborative arrangements with the band members, who contribute their bass and drum parts. Subsequently, harmonic elements are meticulously added to complete the compositions.

Deorbit invites listeners to embark on an unparalleled sonic journey that challenges the boundaries of conventional music, it is especially recommended for fans of Hum, The Fucking Champs, and Voivod.

Listen to “Terrakinetic” at https://youtu.be/7UqhGIL-76w

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“Retrogradient” is due out on November 10, 2023, and is available for pre-order at https://deorbitmke.bandcamp.com.

First single “Stratolith” – https://youtu.be/afPU_yhLk1Q

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Track Listing:​
1. Retrogradient – 3:16
2. Perihelion – 4:29
3. Terrakinetic – 4:44
4. Lunambulant – 4:04
5. Glaciovore – 2:57
6. Calderasure – 4:09
7. Senescence – 4:49
8. Stratolith – 5:06
9. Deorbit – 6:54
Album Length: 40:32

Album Credits:​
All songs written and performed by Deorbit
Mixed by Dylan Patterson
Mastered by Jeff Wojtysiak
Artwork by James Becker

Recording Band Lineup:​
James Becker – Bass, Cello
Jerry Hauppa – Guitar, Hammered Dulcimer
Hurdy Gurdy – Synth, Violin
Antonio Ninham – Drums

More info: Facebook.com/deorbitmke​

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“The piece (Stratolith) incorporates elements of soulful doom, prog, and technical metal with a strong emphasis on melodic lines that serve as a kind of vehicle for this bold interstellar journey. Without words, they conjure a soundscape that simply spells adventure.” – Doomed and Stoned

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0 DEORBIT Paints A Surreal Picture Of The World In “Stratolith” Off Psychedelic Stoner Instrumental Album “Retrogradient”

  • September 28, 2023
  • by Asher
  • · Deorbit · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 28, 2023

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DEORBIT Paints A Surreal Picture Of The World In “Stratolith”

New Album “Retrogradient” Out Nov 10th, 2023

Milwaukee, WI, USA’s Deorbit is an innovative musical project coming from longtime friends James Becker (bass, cello), Jerry Hauppa (guitar, hammered dulcimer, hurdy-gurdy, synth, violin), and Antonio Ninham (drums). They are eager to release their debut instrumental album “Retrogradient” on November 10, 2023, which will have listeners careening through time, the earth, and an enigmatic soundscape of progressive and heavy riffs. The first look at this mind-expanding album is the single “Stratolith”, which the band describes as “a surreal imagining of the vastness of the sky being replaced with the boundaries of stone”.

Each track on “Retrogradient” is an artistic depiction of surreal aspects, aiming to merge the cold, expansive nature of the universe with the warmth of human understanding. Without the use of lyrics, Deorbit‘s music tells a unique story within each composition, allowing listeners the freedom to interpret the profound concepts presented.

The core of “Retrogradient” was crafted during a pivotal moment in time, just before the onset of the COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. The uncertainty of the future prompted Deorbit to preserve their musical ideas as rough drafts on a computer, ensuring that their creative vision would be preserved. The album sets out to explore the dual themes of the vastness of the universe and the limitations of the human experience, all while emphasizing the intricate relationship between the two. After restrictions eased, the band reunited to bring this music to life, it is recommended for fans of Torche, Hum, and The Fucking Champs.

Listen to “Stratolith” via its premiere on Doomed & Stoned HERE.

“Retrogradient” is due out on November 10, 2023, and is available for pre-order at https://deorbitmke.bandcamp.com.

Track Listing:​
1. Retrogradient – 3:16
2. Perihelion – 4:29
3. Terrakinetic – 4:44
4. Lunambulant – 4:04
5. Glaciovore – 2:57
6. Calderasure – 4:09
7. Senescence – 4:49
8. Stratolith – 5:06
9. Deorbit – 6:54
Album Length: 40:32

Album Credits:​
All songs written and performed by Deorbit
Mixed by Dylan Patterson
Mastered by Jeff Wojtysiak
Artwork by James Becker

Recording Band Lineup:​
James Becker – Bass, Cello
Jerry Hauppa – Guitar, Hammered Dulcimer
Hurdy Gurdy – Synth, Violin
Antonio Ninham – Drums

More info: Facebook.com/deorbitmke​

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0 Tentacles Industries – ATOMIC TRIP Drop New Video For Doomy Sludge Epic “Bomb #6” For Upcoming Vinyl “Strike #3” Out March 2023

  • January 17, 2023
  • by Asher
  • · Atomic Trip (Tentacles Industries) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – January 17, 2023

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Tentacles Industries – ATOMIC TRIP Drop New Video For Doomy Sludge Epic “Bomb #6”

Vinyl “Strike #3” Out March 24th, 2023

L-R: Jean-Claude VanDoom (Guitar) | Grom Tattooer (Drums) | Gary McDoom (Guitar)
Photo Credit – Alispictures

France’s Atomic Trip released their third album this past October and coming this March 24th, 2023, they will have it on vinyl available via Tentacles Industries. An epic two-track doom and sludge marauder, today the band presents their video for the 20-minute closer chef-d’oeuvre “Bomb #6”.

“Bomb #6 follows with penetrating feedback and toms rolls, before a brutal silence and the entrance of the absolute anvil, its main riff which is the summit and the summary of the whole universe of the band. The more it goes on, the more the psychedelic heaviness sets in. And the end is just as definitive, with two last leaden minutes that twist your brain, concluded by leaking feedback and a final absolutely definitive drum hit.” adds the band.

Watch and listen to “Bomb #6” via its premiere on Doomed and Stoned HERE. ​

Fans familiar with Atomic Trip will not be disappointed with their latest album “Strike #3”; the sequel of “Strike #2” and Strike #1, it is even more crushing, and even more “in your face” than its predecessors. “Bomb #5” is full of finesse and heaviness, a fuzz apocalypse, and a cavalcade of mad drumming. “Bomb #6” interjects with penetrating feedback and toms rolls, and psychedelic heaviness. The last two last leaden minutes of it will completely twist your brain.

“We are so proud of our third album. We think that we have pushed all barriers to keep our motto: less is more. With a few riffs, we have made a progressive psychedelic doom masterpiece. Here the most simple becomes the most complex and every single note weighs a ton. A ton of harmonics, of resonance, of feedback. When we first played those tracks live, we were not confident and hesitated, but people reacted so well! From dark basements to the bigger stages at metal festivals, it has always been a total blast, from the top to the final drum hit. To describe Strike #3 in one sentence: like it or loathe it, you cannot ignore it.”

The album was mixed and mastered by Alexandre Borel and the album artwork was done by Jean-Luc Navette. Best served with a couple of brews and a joint, Atomic Trip is providing the soundtrack for a hazy evening and a cosmic trip so sit back and relax. They are recommended for fans of Conan, Bongripper, and Electric Wizard.

Vinyl for “Strike #3” due out March 24th, 2023 and available pre-order via Tentacles Industries – https://tentaclesindustries.bigcartel.com/artist/atomic-trip​

“Strike #3” can be hard on digital platforms via Atomictrip.bandcamp.com, Spotify.

Live Video – Live Full Concert 4K @ Le Michelet – Nantes, France – April 2022 – https://youtu.be/L7NgU17GzE8​

Track Listing:​
1. Bomb #5 – 24:12
2. Bomb #6 – 20:47
Album Length: 45:00

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/atomictripdoom/ | https://www.instagram.com/atomictripdoom/​

About: The dope factory has exploded, inhale the smoke, and prepare to trip. First, the violent blast of fuzz hits you in the face, then you board for a journey into blurry and muzzy dreams. Plug your darkest fuzz, light your joint, uncap your booze and feel the raw power of doom. We’re all atomic zombies trippin’ on slow riffs.

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“These DOOM warlords have created the Instrumental Doom album of the year entitled Strike #1. Over the course of 40 minutes, this band proves that they can’t be fucked with when it comes to creating riffs that kill on contact. What I love about this record is how they are able to manifest such dynamic songs without using vocals. ATOMIC TRIP’s tunes are the perfect soundscape for your mind to run wild in a HEAVY NEVER-NEVER-LAND!” – CVLT NATION – Instrumental Doom album of 2017
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“Each resonating chord is literally hammered out and left ringing over a bed of resonating bass and this is a pure and simple celebration of the utter power of the riff.” – MORE FUZZ
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“These gargantuan sized riffs from Atomic Trip will hit you with hypnotic waves of radiation haze, while burying you in a mushroom cloud of fallout and smoke.” – SUPER DANK METAL JAMS
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“Each, drawn out chord, is encapsulated with a veil of heaving discordance as hypnotic as it is painful, self flagellation by sledgehammer. Worship at the Sepulchre of doom!” – THE SHRIEKS FROM BELOW
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“Atomic Trip creates soundscapes that are heavy and powerful as mountain massifs. It is a sense of desolation and at the same time magnificent and warm. Then Atomic Trip opens up completely new audio worlds far beyond the reality. The music is bigger than everything.” – SLAVESTATE
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“Atomic Trip does not go below 8 on the Richter scale. Even with the earplugs, I thought my ears would fall like two pieces of plaster.” – FEEDBACK MUSIC
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“Here is a raw, cryptic, deviant doom, where everything is played on the atmosphere. This is the secret little corner, where everything is only vibration, introspection, where the notes haunt the depths of the soul.” – THE DARK LODGE

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0 Sun Below Presents A Fuzzy Stoner Soundscape In “Chronwall Neanderthal” Off Upcoming Self-Titled Album Out Nov 19th

  • October 22, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Sun Below

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Montreal, QC – October 22, 2021

 

Sun Below Presents A Fuzzy Stoner Soundscape In “Chronwall Neanderthal” Off Upcoming Album

Self-Titled Album Out Nov 19th

Sun Below has a new release coming out, a self-titled, full-length concept recording that follows a figure, the Holy Drifter, on his journey through visions and across time.

The album clocks in at over an hour spread across nine tracks, the first single being the introductory track “Chronwall Neanderthal”. The song title came about while heading to a gig and passing Cornwall. The band started spitballing titles for a song that would debut that night, and Cornwall became Chronwall which would eventually become the mountain range depicted on the album cover. As the opening track, it is the most direct and hard-hitting song on the album and it sets the tone for the remainder of the album. Sun Below explains the concept behind this part of the album’s story:

“Chronwall Neanderthal was one of the first new tracks written for the album and was the last new song we had an opportunity to experiment with live before the pandemic shutdown. It is a more raw and direct track than many of our longer slow-burning jams, but still maintains the groove and feel present within our signature sativa rock sound. The song explores the origin of the sacred strain of ancient herb that becomes a focal point of the story later in the album, and how the Neanderthals of the distant past harvested it to their advantage against rival tribes. The intensity of the music demanded a more aggressive vocal delivery than used in the past, resulting in a pulse-pounding album opener.”

The lyrical subject serves as almost a prelude to the rest of the album, as it takes place in the distant past and plants the seeds for the future. The track contains a more aggressive vocal delivery than usual, which was born out of the need to match the driving intensity of the music.

Sun Below’s heavy stoner doom is recommended for fans of Black Sabbath, Sleep, and Electric Wizard.

“Chronwall Neanderthal” can be heard at

YouTube: https://youtu.be/fYoCDrTA9Sc

Bandcamp: https://sunbelow.bandcamp.com/track/chronwall-neanderthal

The album will be available on November 19, 2021.

Album pre-order at Sunbelow.bandcamp.com.


Track Listing:
1. Chronwall Neanderthal – 4:34
2. Holy Drifter – 14:24
3. Shiva Sativa – 4:11
4. Green Visions – 5:56
5. Bong Psalm – 3:56
6. Kinetic Kief – 4:24
7. Doom Stick – 3:35
8. Twin Worlds – Part I & II – 18:00
9. Solar Burnout – 14:24
Album Length: 1:11:28

Album Band Line Up:
Jason Craig – Guitars and Lead Vocals
Will Adams – Drums and Backing Vocals
Garrison Thordarson – Bass and Backing Vocals

Live Band Line Up:
Jason Craig – Guitars and Lead Vocals
Will Adams – Drums and Vocals
Liam Gray – Bass

For more info:
Facebook.com/SunBelowband
Instagram.com/SunBelowband
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About:
Sun Below is a heavy stoner/doom power trio from Toronto. Playing a signature brand of self-described Sativa rock, a combination of fuzz, volume, and heavy grooves, Sun Below seeks to spread their infectious, rollicking sound to the masses.

Starting as a humble seedling in 2018, the trio formed with a desire to create heavy rock with stoner/doom elements in a groovy Sabbath style, and through constant improvisation, the material is grown organically first with the music and then with the lyrics.

Engaging, extended tracks compiled with a crushing amount of volume touch on topics including cannabis, the occult, Lovecraft, unexplained occurrences, the infiniteness of space and the Holy Drifter. Even at length, each track is an exceptional sonic journey through space and time. Inviting their listeners to get into the groove and the headspace of the music, Sun Below is the perfect combination of a mellow trip with an energetic Sativa boost.

The trio of Jason Craig (guitars/vocals), Garrison Thordarson (bass/backing vocals) and Will Adams (drums/backing vocals) specialize in loose, long burning jams that worship at the altar of tone, riffs, and smoke, but also brim with raw bombastic heavy metal rock to keep the energy up high. Smoke up, tune down, play loud, burnout.

Still relatively new, but reaching towards the light and maturation, Sun Below have been hard at work sharing the stage with the likes of Black Mastiff and Chron Goblin; releasing three EPs: Black Volume EP (2018); Black Volume EP II (2019); Black Volume EP III (2019) and a music video into the haze. With a new stoner sun set to rise in 2021, the power trio will release their first full-length debut on November 19th to keep the fuzzy momentum going.

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0 The Electric Highway Fest Presents Digital Detour

  • September 2, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The Electric Highway Festival

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Montreal, QC – September 2, 2021

The Electric Highway Fest Presents Digital Detour

The pandemic has been a roadblock of epic proportions, leaving the first year of Calgary’s The Electric Highway Festival (rebranded from The 420 Music and Arts Festival) at a complete standstill. While the festival sits idling as everyone is waiting for the path to be cleared, the organizers decided to create the Digital Detour to connect with you. They have put together two hours of high-octane Rock & Roll live from Dynamite Studios in Calgary, Alberta featuring the wicked riffs, smokin’ vibes, and explosive energy of Gone Cosmic, Flashback, and Set & Stoned.

The event runs from August 20 to September 20, 2021, on The Public Place Network and can be watched from anywhere in the world for the low price of $7. You can find access to the event at https://www.thepublicplace.online/en/c/the-electric-highway-presents-the-digital-detour.10177.

Everyone at Festival headquarters is sure that this Digital Detour is a perfect way to gear up and get you back on track to The Electric Highway. They are currently building the framework for The Electric Highway 2022 and will have news about that event coming soon! Be sure to follow them on social media or check out the website for all the details.

The Digital Detour is sponsored by The Electric Highway, METALHEADS UNITED, Dynamite Studios, The Celestial Agency, Absolute Underground, Asher Media Relations and New Level Brewing Company.

For more info:
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