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0 STERILIZING THE DECEASED Confronts Inner Demons w/ New Video “Recovery” From EP “Nothing” Out Now!

  • October 2, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Sterilizing The Deceased

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Montreal, QC – October 2, 2025

STERILIZING THE DECEASED Confronts Inner Demons w/ New Video “Recovery” From EP “Nothing” Out Now!

L- R – Alex Phillips – Bass, John Hruby – Lead Guitar, Angelo Vespucci – Vocalist, Matt Jarvis – Drums, Nikolas Adamczewski – Rhythm Guitar

Photo Credit – Paige Margulies

Melodic deathcore outfit Sterilizing The Deceased has dropped a gripping new music video for “Recovery,” the opening track from their emotionally charged EP “Nothing,” released August 1st. Known for their bone-crushing breakdowns and atmospheric aggression, the Cleveland-based band delivers a visual experience as raw and visceral as the music itself.
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​“Recovery” dives deep into themes of personal reflection, addiction, and the struggle to find light in overwhelming darkness. The video mirrors the EP’s overarching narrative, a fictional/non-fictional journey through drug addiction and suicidal ideation, inspired by frontman Angelo Vespucci’s own battles. With imagery that evokes resistance, pain, and redemption, the video amplifies the track’s emotional weight and lyrical intensity.
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​“This song is about wondering where things went wrong and why they had to change. It’s the beginning of a story that’s deeply personal to me, and I wanted the visuals to reflect that internal war,” says Vespucci.
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The EP “Nothing” marks a turning point for Sterilizing The Deceased, showcasing a mature sound that blends melodic deathcore, progressive metalcore, and djent influences. Fans of Reflections, Chelsea Grin, and old-school Lorna Shore will find familiar sonic territory, but with a distinct emotional edge. From the chaotic descent of “Self Meditated” to the cathartic rebirth in “Awake,” the EP offers a full-circle listening experience that encourages introspection and connection.
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Formed in 2014, Sterilizing The Deceased has carved out a reputation in the Midwest metal scene, sharing stages with heavyweights like Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, and Slaughter to Prevail. With members also active in projects like xEIGHTY-SIXEDx, Lie In Wait, and Terra Vista, the band brings a wealth of experience and collaborative firepower to every release.

Experience the beginning of a journey through pain, purgatory, and ultimately, awakening with the music video premiere of “Recovery” via Decibel Magazine HERE.​
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Fans can expect more music in the coming year, with another EP or full-length already in the works.
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​Sterilizing The Deceased‘s latest EP “Nothing” can be heard on all digital platforms.

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhdBBwjEYqN77KmhXIbJkO9TIF5ZxNmpO​

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/4aTbT4KtSuLM2V2G1136Zt​

Bandcamp – https://sterilizingthedeceased.bandcamp.com/​

Track Listing:​
1. Recovery – 3:58
2. Self Meditated – 3:28
3. Nothing – 3:50
4. Unconscious – 2:15
5. Awake – 3:02
EP Length: 16:34

EP Credits:​
• All songs performed by: Sterilizing The Deceased
• All songs written by: Sterilizing The Deceased
• Produced by: Sterilizing The Deceased
• Mixed by: Sammy Morales
• Mastered by: Sammy Morales
• EP Artwork by: Caelan Stokkermans

Line-up:​
Angelo Vespucci – Vocals
John Hruby – Guitar
Nioklas Adamczewski – Guitar
Alex Phillips – Bass
Matt Jarvis – Drums

More info: Facebook.com/SterilizingTheDeceased | Instagram.com/sterilizingthedeceased​

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“Sterilizing the Deceased know how to incorporate some vivid, resonating melodies into their deathcore structuring and it makes the listen more memorable for it.” – Dead Rhetoric

“Harrowing lyrical narratives are the stock in trade of Sterilizing The Deceased and “Awake” is no different, despite having a soaring guitar solo and leads that run throughout. The DJent fuelled groove of this one is neck snappingly good, a vision in blood and thunder that has been matched by the bands skull execution. If you need a new nightmare, this is it [8/10]” – Metal Noise

“This is some pretty solid Deathcore that’s straight up savage and brutal, it’s inspired by original Deathcore too and is comparable to Carnifex, Chelsea Grin and The Acadia Strain in points. If Deathcore is your thing, then I recommend in giving this one a spin.” – Drako’s Metal Reviews

“This album is powerful, passionate and uncompromisingly heavy. It is only five songs, a mere 16 minutes, and yet it hits with the force of runaway bus. In that brief amount of time Sterilizing the Deceased has managed to create a titan of an album. Ultimately in the end all I can do, is say this, I highly recommend “Nothing” by Sterilizing the Deceased and I suggest you get on your favorite streaming service and check it out right away.” – Rust Belt Rock Review

“Here’s a brand new single for the Deathcore fans out there. If you like bands like Chelsea Grin and I Declare War, chances are you may dig this. Sterilizing The Deceased is an up-and-coming band hailing from Cleveland, Ohio. They’re known for bringing the heavy and that’s exactly what they do with this new single. It’s called “Forgotten” and it certainly packs a punch with the weight of its breakdowns and the delivery of some melodic riffs. Check it out and show the dudes some support if you dig it.” – The Circle Pit (2015)

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0 ART OF ATTRITION Announce Cross Canada “The Subservient Bloodletting Tour” w/ Beguiler

  • February 6, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Art of Attrition · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 6, 2025

ART OF ATTRITION Announces Cross Canada “The Subservient Bloodletting Tour” w/ BEGUILER

L-R – Jack Sutherland (Guitars), back Johnny VanderRoest (Guitars), front Joshua Hahn (Vocals), L-R – Greg Smith (Drums)

Photo Credit – Abscene Productions

Red Deer, Alberta’s ART OF ATTRITION announces they are hitting the road this May to bring carnage straight to your city alongside 2024 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions, Toronto, ON’s BEGUILIER. Entitled “The Subservient Bloodletting Tour”, this cross-country trek marks a new chapter for both bands as they expand their reach, unleashing their most punishing sets to date along with new songs to unveil. Enter the moshpit for this east-to-west assault, have a beer, and enjoy some good ol’ DEATHCORE!

Poster Design: @j.disco | @deathhymn

The Subservient Bloodletting Tour w/ Art of Attrition, Beguiler​
May 2 – La Source de la Martinière- Quebec City, QC
May 3 – Piranha Bar – Montréal, QC
May 4 – Taverne Royale – Trois Rivières, QC
May 7 – The Union – Kitchener, ON
May 8 – Queens Nightclub – Barrie, ON
May 9 – Dominion House – Windsor, ON
May 10 – Sneaky Dee’s – Toronto, ON
May 11 – Dominion Tavern – Ottawa, ON
May 14 – SideStage – Winnipeg, MB
May 15 – Black Cat Tavern – Saskatoon, SK
May 16 – The Vat – Red Deer, AB
May 17 – Dickens – Calgary, AB
May 23 – Stariite Temple – Edmonton, AB
May 24 – The Cobalt – Vancouver, BC

Formed in early 2019, Red Deer, AB’s Art Of Attrition is a band that redevelops “the typical” deathcore sound by delivering aggression with melody, atmosphere with intricacy, and brutality with technicality. Combining ferocious work ethic with refined musicality, their songs challenge the notion that deathcore cannot evolve or be unique.

In July 2024, they unleashed their EP “…And It Will All End Forever” to follow their 2023 debut album “Void Eternal”. As a whole, their latest EP brought listeners disgusting breakdowns, matched by speed and intense guitar work that channeled emotions such as anger and anxiety. Hauntingly memorable solos gave way to epic choruses that share relatable moments. A whirlwind of deathcore it’s matched with classic black metal, and capitalized with bits of groove and creative drum parts.

On February, 14th, 2025, Art of Attrition will unshackle their first single of 2025, entitled “Subserviate & Decay”. The new song is an experimentation of some particular ideas that the band has over the years. With such diverse musical tastes, Art of Attrition is bringing some evolutionary ideas into their material for a new world order to “throw down”.

Music Video – Vitriol – https://youtu.be/_07sY_7A95A

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Bandcamp – https://artofattrition.bandcamp.com​

Digital (Spotify) – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/artofattrition/and-it-will-all-end-forever​

Art of Attrition is:
Jack Sutherland – Guitars
Johnny VanderRoest – Guitars
Joshua Hahn – Vocals
Greg Smith – Drums

More info: http://artofattrition.com | https://www.facebook.com/ArtofAttrition | https://www.instagram.com/artofattrition​
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Canadian College Radio Charts 2024 – !earshot – October 2024 – top 20 loud – #12 Art of Attrition

Canadian College Radio Charts 2024 – !earshot – September 2024 – Top 200 – #183 Art of Attrition

“Since the speed is incredibly fast, you get the feeling that every song is a 10-minute epic, but they are all in the 5-minute plus/minus direction. But epic is a good keyword, because every single piece has such technical power that you really need several runs to understand, what’s actually going on and that’s what brings tears of joy to the eyes of every metal fan who loves the technical hidden refinements. A small highlight is probably the last of the four songs, as well as the title song “…And It Will All End Forever”, which expresses the band’s entire range and makes it clear to everyone, what is meant by “Technical Deathcore”.9.5/10” – Hellfire Magazin

““…And It Will All End Forever” rises to the surface with the speed and dexterity of bands like Archspire. Mesmerising lead guitars shine brightly above the powerhouse rhythms, momentary silences between anvil heavy sections giving fleeting respite. A gargantuan monolithic breakdown is the last thing you might expect to hear on a track with such stunning lead guitars but the band brought it and it is nothing short of brutal, contrasted perfectly the delicate piano fade out. It’s hard to fathom how this band are not on a major label because this record is sublime [9/10]” – metal Noise

“Blackened technical deathcore… brutal and pissed off too” – 89.9 WORT FM – The Moshpit (Madison, WI)

“But then the EP’s ending title track. Holy fuck do they knock it out of the park with 6 minutes of killer melodies, a killer chorus and key/choirs, and a massive breakdown that make it an absolutely killer track, maybe one of the year’s best in the genre” – Teeth of The Divine

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0 Québec’s Drown In The Abyss Emerge To Pull You Asunder With Chaotic Single “Rising From The Tides”

  • December 21, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Drown In The Abyss · Music News

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Montreal, QC – December 21, 2020

For fans of Shadow of Intent, Lorna Shore, Signs of The Swarm, Thy Art Is Murder

Québec’s Drown In The Abyss Emerge To Pull You Asunder With Chaotic Single “Rising From The Tides”

Single Co-Produced by Chris Wiseman (Shadow of Intent), Mixed and Mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy) 

Both epic and brutal, Drown In The Abyss founded by Alexandre Lavoie with Sam Caron, mixes Lavoie’s love for video game music with deathcore to bring you a listening experience that is refreshing in its aggression and blend of styles.

As the band names suggest, the thematic elements of the debut track are about sea creatures invading our lands on earth. The duo tells an imaginative story, filled with destruction and chaos. While there may be some hints of real social events or politics, they are highly metaphoric.

“Rising From The Tides” is the first song the band wrote, with the help of Chris Wiseman from Shadow Of Intent and Currents. Overall, it has been a while in the works, but now the final product is ready to wash over listeners around the world and drench them in a dark and abrasive new sound. Lavoie comments on the process:

“This has been a pretty long process because of some life events, but a very fun and informative one. I used to produce Hip-Hop beats and this is way different. In Hip-Hop, everything is a pattern that repeats itself with minor changes in different sections, in metal, it’s a whole new level of production. You have so many things to write, arrange, and mix. This was for me, a big learning experience and this album is going to help me a lot on my producing / mixing journey.”

The juxtaposition that the band balances cannot be understated. Those who enjoy deathcore and death metal mashed with an orchestra will take interest in Drown In The Abyss especially current fans of Shadow of Intent, Lorna Shore and Signs of the Swarm.

The debut single and title track co-produced by Chris Wiseman (Shadow of Intent) plus mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy) from the forthcoming 2021 album is now available as of December 18th, 2020 on the following links:

YouTube
Spotify
Bandcamp
Apple Music

Single Recording Band Line Up:
Alexandre Lavoie – Guitars
Sam Caron – Vocalist

Single Credits:
• All songs performed by: Alexandre Lavoie, Sam Caron
• All songs written by: Sam Caron
• Produced by: Alexandre Lavoie, Chris Wiseman
• Mixed by: Christian Donaldson
• Mastered by: Christian Donaldson
• Album Artwork by: Ryan Bittner
• Logo – Caelan Stokkermans

For more info:
Facebook.com/drownintheabyss
Instagram.com/Drownintheabyss
EPK

About:
Drown In The Abyss was formed in Québec, Canada by Alexandre Lavoie. An unrelenting barrage of chaos and brutal riffs, it takes form as a symphonic deathcore band with lyrical themes primarily revolving around huge creatures of the abyss invading dry land.

Born in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Québec, Lavoie started producing music in 2017 making hip-hop beats. His passion for metal and playing guitar slowly came back and he left the hip hop genre for something more brutal and epic. Film music has always been one of the most inspiring music genres for him, so he wanted to introduce the orchestra behind the brutal riffs.

After playing guitar for nearly seven years, he decided to form his own band with the help of his vocalist friend, Sam Caron. Thus Drown In The Abyss was born. Part horror, part orchestra, but entirely heavy, the band is a force to be reckoned with.

In 2021, they will release their introductory album “Rising From The Tides” and on December 18, 2020, they will reveal the debut single and the title track, which was co-produced by Chris Wiseman (Shadow of Intent) plus mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy).

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