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0 Vancouver Veteran Punks KILL MATILDA Reunite For Benefit Show For Goldie – Aug 15th @ The Waldorf

July 28, 2025
by Asher
· Music News

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Montreal, QC – July 28, 2025

Vancouver Veteran Punks KILL MATILDA Reunite For Benefit Show For Goldie – Aug 15th @ The Waldorf

Vancouver veteran punk band Kill Matilda is reuniting after 10 years for one special night to help friends and their young daughter named Goldie, in raising funds to help with costs for her rare, undiagnosed genetic disorder.

Watch this reel the family put together – https://www.facebook.com/reel/733528915896470

“HI EVERYONE! Long time no see …. Hope y’all have been hanging in there! We are pleased to announce that for ONE NIGHT ONLY, Dusty, Dave, and Marcus (plus Lina from Dusty Pines on bass!) will reanimate the band from the grave for a good cause! Our pal Jeff has a daughter named Goldie with complex medical needs, and their family needs support from our community. Get yer tix at The Invisible Orange, buy merch (all KM merch will be on sale by donation with proceeds going to Goldie’s family), and rock out with us and the other excellent bands.” – Dusty Chipura, Kill Matilda.

The benefit show is being held on August 15th at The Waldorf (1489 E Hastings St) and will be supported by the one-time 10-year reunion of Kill Matilda (https://killmatilda.bandcamp.com) with Lina the Machina on bass. The benefit lineup also features Kill Matilda‘s singer, Dusty Chipura’s current band, Dusty Pines (https://www.facebook.com/dustypinesvancouver), along with local support from Vultures at Dawn (https://www.facebook.com/VulturesAtDawn) and The Judys (https://www.facebook.com/thejudysgotabigmouth).

Tickets Link – https://orangetickets.ca/detalles_evento.php?id_evento=1989

Event info – https://www.facebook.com/events/2544554485887540/

About Kill Matilda:

Kill Matilda is a female-fronted punk/rock/metal band formed in 2008 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Led by the fierce and charismatic Dusty Chipura, the group is known for its explosive live performances, horror punk aesthetics, and unapologetic DIY spirit. Their sound fuses punk rock, metal, and garage thrash, often wrapped in zombie apocalypse themes.

The band gained early attention with their single She’s A Killer, which aired on MuchLoud, and went on to release several records, including Zombie Apocalypse (2011), #PUNK#ZOMBIE#ROCKNROLL (2014), and Songs of Survival (2015), produced by GGGarth Richardson. Kill Matilda toured extensively across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, playing over 180 shows and sharing stages with acts like Guttermouth, Die Mannequin, and Powerman 5000.

Despite personal challenges—including health issues and lineup changes—the band remained resilient and continued to perform until going on hiatus in 2015. Dusty Chipura is also a published writer and advocate, adding depth to the band’s punk ethos and cultural impact

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0 THE CONVALESCENCE Announce Summer Tour Dates w/ Green Jelly, King 810, Shaggy 2 Dope, Sea Of Treachery, & More!

April 12, 2024
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· Music News · The Convalescence

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Montreal, QC – April 12, 2024

THE CONVALESCENCE Announce Summer Tour Dates w/ Green Jelly, King 810, Shaggy 2 Dope, Sea Of Treachery, & More!

New Album “Harvesters Of Flesh And Bone” (Cleopatra Records) Out Now!

Album Guests Scott Ian Lewis (Carnifex) and Ricky Myers (Suffocation)

Produced and Mixed by Jason Suecof (The Black Dahlia Murder, Carnifex, Deicide, Job For A Cowboy)

Mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy)

Blending black metal/horror theatrics with intense death metal style blast beats and shredding guitar along with brutal slamming breakdowns and catchy melodies, Toledo, OH symphonic deathcore band The Convalescence unleashed their latest album entitled “Harvesters Of Flesh And Bone” this past November on Cleopatra Records.

Featuring 11 tracks of relentless brutality, each song is its own short horror story. For this record, The Convalescence really wanted to continue down the path of what they’ve done on past releases “This Is Hell” and “Monument Of Misery” but also experiment with some new ideas while still bringing everyone the gore-filled lyrics and bloodthirsty riffs that their fans expect. After 2 years of work on the full-length, The Convalescence expects “Harvesters Of Flesh And Bone” will be received well by the fans. The album features guests Scott Ian Lewis (Carnifex) and Ricky Myers (Suffocation) and was produced and mixed by Jason Suecof (The Black Dahlia Murder, Carnifex, Deicide, Job For A Cowboy) plus mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy).

In support of the full-length, the band will be touring across the USA and Canada with dates with Cattle Decapitation, Carnifex, Green Jelly, and more (dates listed below). Filthy, brutal, and symphonic, The Convalescence is not to be missed! All tickets are available at tconband.com.

“Harvesters Of Flesh And Bone” is available from Cleopatra Records at the following links:

CD / Vinyl – https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/the-convalescence

Digital – https://orcd.co/theconvalescence_harvesters

Claymation Video – No Survivors ft. Scott Ian Lewis of Carnifex – https://youtu.be/YQVSCu57aSs

Lyric Video – Undead Swarm – https://youtu.be/MCcyVzr9KO0

Music Video – 79 Years – https://youtu.be/jA3LVn-rHo8

Full List Of Dates:

w/Cattle Decapitation & Carnifex (5/17)
w/Green Jelly (5/26 + 7/26 – 8/17)
w/Shaggy 2 Dope & DJ Clay (5/29 + 5/30)
w/King 810 & Heathensun (5/29 – 6/1)
w/Oceano & Visceral Disgorge (6/8)
w/Sea Of Treachery (6/8 – 6/13)
w/Monochromatic Black & Gorepig (6/8 – 6/28)

5.17 – Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot
5.26 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Hard Rock Cafe
5.29 – Nashville, TN @ Exit/In
5.30 – Columbus, OH @ The King Of Clubs
5.31 – Mansfield, OH @ The Electric Co.
6.1 – Kalamazoo, MI @ Papa Pete’s
6.8 – Toledo, OH @ Toledo Deathfest
6.10 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
6.11 – Des Moines, IA @ Lefty’s Live Music
6.12 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Bigs Bar
6.13 – Denver, CO @ The Rickhouse
6.14 – Gallup, NM @ Juggernaut Music
6.15 – Tucson, AZ @ House Of Bards
6.17 – El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill
6.18 – Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
6.19 – Haltom City, TX @ Haltom Theater
6.20 – Houston, TX @ Black Magic Social Club
6.21 – Fayetteville, AR @ Arkansas Event Center
6.22 – Pensacola, FL @ Subculture Art Gallery
6.23 – Sanford, FL @ West End Trading Co.
6.24 – Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug
6.25 – Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
6.26 – Knoxville, TN @ Brickyard Bar & Grill
6.27 – Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
6.28 – Raleigh, NC @ The Lincoln Theatre
6.29 – Prince George, VA @ Thrash & Splash
7.13 – Tiffin, OH @ Poolpartypalooza
7.20 – Mansfield, OH @ Inkcarceration Festival (Campground Performance)
7.21 – Indianapolis, IN @ Longshot
7.22 – Saint Joseph, MO @ Hightops Lounge
7.23 – Tulsa, OK @ Soundpony Lounge
7.24 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
7.25 – Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater
7.26 – San Diego, CA @ The Holding Company
7.27 – Las Vegas, NV @ Sin Wave
7.28 – Reno, NV @ Virginia Street Brewhouse
7.29 – Portland, OR @ Dante’s
7.30 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
7.31 – Spokane, WA @ The Big Dipper
8.2 – Drumheller, AB @ Loud As Hell Festival
8.3 – Saskatoon, SK @ Black Cat Tavern
8.4 – Winnipeg, MB @ Bulldog Event Center
8.6 – Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
8.7 – Hobart, IN @ Hobart Art Theatre
8.8 – Chesterfield, MI @ Diesel Concert Lounge
8.9 – Clearfield, PA @ Upstage Music Festival
8.10 – Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
8.11 – Providence, RI @ Alchemy
8.12 – Portland, ME @ Geno’s Rock Club
8.13 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
8.14 – Ottawa, ON @ Brass Monkey
8.15 – Toronto, ON @ The Rockpile
8.16 – Buffalo, NY @ Riff City
8.17 – Lima, OH @ Legacy Ink

For more info:
http://tconband.com
https://www.facebook.com/theconvalescence
https://www.instagram.com/theconvalescenceofficial
https://twitter.com/tconband

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0 ROCKSHOTS RECORDS – Out Now! DECROWNED’s New Album “Persona Non Grata” + Music Video “Rainworld”

February 23, 2024
by Asher
· Decrowned (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 23, 2024

Out Now! DECROWNED’s New Album “Persona Non Grata” + Music Video “Rainworld”

Rockshots Records is proud to present melancholic Finnish metallers Decrowned’s first full-length “Persona Non Grata”, now available as of February 23rd. For this record, every member brought something to the table, but guitarists Jaakko Kauppinen (guitars) and Simo Puustinen composed most of the songs. Musically, the band takes a turn into heavier waters from its predecessors (EPs “Hansel’s Nightmare” (2019) and debut “Weight of The Dark Sky” (2018)), still keeping in mind the essence of Decrowned. Lyrically “Persona Non Grata” is a very dark album, reflecting things that pass through the generations, consuming us from the inside. It is a description of a haunted future and the past that took wrong turns on personal and universal levels. This undefined black matter that flows ignoring time and reason is the unwanted entity… Persona non grata.

“We are so excited that our debut album “Persona non grata” will finally be released. Recordings started already in 2022 and the first intention was that album, but there were some roadstops here and there. We had to record bass tracks twice and also our mixing wizard Tero “TeeCee” Kinnunen had timetable changes because of his big contribution to Nightwish. This is also time to say huge thanks to Tero, for arranging time for us on his busy schedule and doing remarkable work for us.”

For the full-length’s release day, the band is sharing their next music video for the track “Rainworld”, a track that almost ended up on the cutting room floor, the band explains:

“Rainworld was almost going to be dropped from the album. It is one of the oldest songs and Jaakko didn’t like it so much in the beginning and it is a song that he composed. Luckily we talked Jaakko over and now the song has risen as one of our favorites and strongest songs from the album. Lyricically it paints up a rainy and gray landscape of a depressed mind. Seasons go too slowly for this individual. He wants them to pass faster so that eternal sleep and rest would finally take place.”

Watch the video for “Rainworld” – https://youtu.be/CO_SpG5c9tg

Recommended for fans of Amorphis, Insomnium, In Flames, and Katatonia, “Persona Non Grata” is available for at https://bit.ly/DecrownedCD

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/Q4mB

Track Listing:
1. Folklore pt.1 (intro) – 0:48
2. Mouth Leaks Black – 4:20
3. Rainworld – 4:16
4. Stonewing – 3:56
5. Mindparasite – 4:44
6. Scarred – 5:02
7. Awaken – 3:30
8. Faceless – 3:50
9. The Bird and The Tree – 4:51
10. The Vigorian Man – 4:09
11. Persona Non Grata – 4:52
12. Folklore pt.2 (outro) – 0;42
Album Length: 45:05

PERSONA NON GRATA was:
Produced by Decrowned with help of Tero Kinnunen
Recorded at Crown Crusher studio/Joensuu
Kantele recordings at Guru studio/Joensuu
Engineered by Antti Venäläinen
Mixed by Tero “TeeCee” Kinnunen
Mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox
Artwork and layout by Jukka Turunen (www.jukkaturunen.com)
Band photography by Harri Säynevirta (www.saynevirta.fi)
Keyboards and synths by Jukka Turunen
Kantele by Sari Puustinen and Saila Kinnunen
Guitar solo on “Mindparasite” by Euge Valovirta
Finnish vocals on “Mindparasite” by Tuomo Huurre

Decrowned is:
Miikka Hulmi, Vocals and bass
Antti Venäläinen, Drums
Jaakko Kauppinen, Guitar
Simo Puustinen, Guitar

More info: Rockshots.eu | Facebook.com/rockshotsrecords | Instagram.com/rockshotsrecords

Facebook.com/decrownedtheband | Instagram.com/decrownedtheband | Tiktok.com/@decrownedofficial

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0 Norway’s TONIC BREED Celebrates the 10 Year Anniversary Of “Outsold” With The Re-Imagined Cut Of “Strife”

February 23, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Tonic Breed

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Montreal, QC – February 23, 2024

Norway’s TONIC BREED Celebrates the 10 Year Anniversary Of “Outsold” With The Re-Imagined Cut Of “Strife”

Sarpsborg, Norway’s Tonic Breed announces the 10th-anniversary re-release of their 2014 thrash album “Outsold”. The first revisited single from this milestone release is titled “Strife” providing fans with a fresh perspective on the album that left a lasting impact on the metal scene. While some of the tracks have subtle changes and remixing, “Strife” has been changed the most, including a nearly two-minute intro cut, as Patrik K. Svendsen explains:

“Strife is the shortest track on the album. Originally, with a more extended synth intro, this song is now shortened to a more effective and explosive song. It’s one of the songs on the album with some kind of an actual hook chorus. This song could easily have been made with a traditional song structure, but I chose to spice it up a little with a couple of twists in the songwriting process.”

While Tonic Breed‘s original line-up is no more, sole remaining member Svendsen has poured his passion into this anniversary re-release. The band is not reuniting, but Svendsen, the composer of all songs, expresses his love for the album and the desire to introduce it to a new audience, one single at a time.

“Outsold” was a significant achievement for Tonic Breed, earning the title of “Album of the Year” by The Metal Reviews in 2014. The album’s unique blend of Old Bay era thrash, groove, melodic, and heavy elements captivated metal enthusiasts worldwide. Expressing the darker themes of life, politics, and our inner demons, the album is recommended for fans of Slayer, Pantera, and Metallica.

Listen to the revisited version of “Strife” at the following links:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/TOkSfvN1P7A

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/Q4jH

For more info:
https://tonicbreed.com
https://facebook.com/tonicbreed
https://instagram.com/tonicbreed

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“Tonic Breed reinforces my growing belief that music, and particularly metal, can one day survive and even thrive without need of the corporate machine.” – Metal Disciple (Outsold – LP)

“For an unsigned act Outsold has one of the best productions I have heard in a long time. Simply put it’s a fantastic album.” – Teeth of the Divine (Outsold – LP)

“TONIC BREED could easily advance up the ranks thanks to this impressive release.” – Metal Temple (Outsold – LP)

“10/10. Album of the year 2014.” – The Metal Review (Outsold – LP)

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0 Reminder – Canada’s DEADWOLFF Kick Off First American Tour of 2024 – “NO REST IN THE WEST TOUR”

February 22, 2024
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· Deadwolff · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 22, 2024

Reminder – Canada’s DEADWOLFF Kick Off First American Tour of 2024 – “NO REST IN THE WEST TOUR”

Deadwolff’s Debut Album Out Now! On Golden Robot Records

L-R: Angus Pike (Drums), Tommy Wolffe (Bass. Vocals), Bobby Deuce (Guitar)

Kicking off their first tour of 2024, Toronto, Canada’s DEADWOLFF announces they will be hitting the road this coming February and March for American show dates. Entitled the “NO REST IN THE WEST TOUR”, the heavy rock n’ roll band will be tearing their way across the lower west coast of the USA for two weeks with their headbanging, beer-drinking, no-holds-barred tunes.

NO REST IN THE WEST DATES
Feb 23 – Houston, TX – Trip Six
Feb 24 – Austin, TX – Lost Well
Feb 25 – San Antonio, TX – Hi-Tones
Feb 27 – Albuquerque, NM – El Rey Mezzanine
Feb 28 – Glendale, AZ – Starlite Lounge
Feb 29 – Las Vegas, NV – Dive Bar
March 1 – San Diego, CA – Tower Bar
March 2 – Los Angeles, CA – Universal Bar and Grill
March 4 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock
March 5 – El Paso, TX – The Living Room
March 7 – Dallas, TX – Three Links
March 8 – Oklahoma City, OK – Grand Royale
March 9 – Tulsa, OK – The Whittier

About:

A blend of hard rock, punk, and metal, Deadwolff set itself apart from other bands with its take on the New Wave of Heavy Rock and Roll. Recommended for fans of Judas Priest, Motorhead, and W.A.S.P, Deadwolff‘s is a revival of foot-tapping, beer-drinking, headbanging tunes, and more. The band is touring in support of their debut full-length “Heavy Rock N’ Roll” released on March 31st, 2023 via Golden Robot Records.

Music Video – Heavy Rock n’ Roll – https://youtu.be/kAiNlEmDkZk

Music Video – Homeward Bound – https://youtu.be/iPC0z5J3Xnc

Album – https://linktr.ee/deadwolff

For more info:

Deadwolff – http://www.linktr.ee/deadwolff

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0 Israeli Prog NEOLIA Shares The Bass Grooves w/ New Playthrough “Carried Away” Off S/T Debut

July 10, 2023
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· Music News · Neolia

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Montreal, QC – July 10, 2023

Israeli Prog NEOLIA Shares The Bass Grooves w/ New Playthrough “Carried Away” Off S/T Debut

Album Mastered by Howie Weinberg (Metallica, Pantera, Nirvana)

L-R: Neolia Current Line Up – Tomer Mash (Bass), Yair Ben Shalom (Drums), Ben Reiss (Vocals), Guy Greenberg (Guitar), Inbar Davish (Guitar)

Photo Credit – Avi Veldman

Photo Edit by: Rana Sneider

Israel’s Neolia released their debut self-titled album this past May. The album is an experimental, progressive slab of metal that fans have been flocking to local shows for. From the record’s haunting melodies to its complex rhythms, every aspect of this full-length has been crafted with care and precision.

Today, the band shares their latest playthrough from bassist Tomer Mash for the track “Carried Away”. The music starts gently and gradually. A fragile moment yet intense drops with a drum groove on the ride symbols paired with a dark and busy bass line that is balanced by a tender choir section and guitars that contrast each other. Gradually the music intensifies and gets even darker reflecting an emotional spiral that reaches a certain climax after the second verse. After the last chorus, the song ends with vigorous unison of guitar and Synth layers that drop.

“Carried Away is dark yet restless. It has a dynamic wide range from the most tender guitars to the sharpest and most dissonant tones. The vocals in the song incorporate a variety of vocal techniques that keep the listener on his toes. ‘Carried away’ takes you on the journey inside the mind of a child that is hallucinating scary images.” adds Mash.

Watch the playthrough for “Carried Away” via its premiere on BassMusicianMagazine HERE.

Musically, Neolia‘s self-titled album is a reflection of years of soaking up music of different genres from rock to pop to world music and whatnot. It’s a fusion of bits upon bits of pieces absorbed and processed and then spat out from a personal perspective. In its musical aspect, it’s rock and metal based, but with a twist of African, Latin, Jazz, and ambient that reaches the spectrum of high and low, tender, extreme, and crazy.

Recommended for fans of Protest The Hero, Coheed and Cambria, The Human Abstract, and Tool, Neolia‘s self-titled album was released on May 5th, 2023, and is available on https://neolia.bandcamp.com/album/neolia, Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3nsmoaf

Previous Videos:

Karma – https://youtu.be/DJUrWQkljrA

Blow The Leaves – https://youtu.be/kcsOO7tCf-Y

Version Of You – (Live at Barby) – https://youtu.be/pI_qa14kZ-k

Rise and Fall – https://youtu.be/QUjIK5fSQNA

Track Listing:
1. The Shed – 3:44
2. The Shed Outro – 0:52
3. Your Prophecy – 7:44
4. Dance of Violence – 7:10
5. Carried Away – 5:49
6. Carried Away Outro – 1:24
7. Karma – 4:09 ft. guest vocals Ran Yerushalmi
8. Karma Outro – 0:44
9. Day In Day Out – 11:06
10. Anchors – 7:14
11. Rise and Fall – 5:06
12. Blow the Leaves – 7:02
13. A Better Version of You – 4:53
14. Refahim – 8:00
Album Length: 74:57

For more info: Neoliaband.com | Facebook.com/neoliaband | Instagram.com/neoliaband

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“as the chaotic screams of Dance of Violence and the ever-contorting Rise and Fall attest, the rawness of their emotions often turns that into a positive. The slow-burning Anchors builds on moody tension, jarring textures melt into a soundscape that, across seven minutes, throws in heavy bursts, tender lulls and spiky rhythms. It’s a wildly diverse ride… Their ambition or vision can’t be faulted.” – Prog Mag

“This band is going to be huge. You know how Tool and the Mars Volta developed into their own sound and how they have a legion of devoted fans? That’s what Israel’s Neolia is about to do with this self titled debut album.” – Transcending the Mundane

“Karma”, (the video) accompanied by a beautiful shot somewhere in the deserts of Israel, has that fantastic balance of aggression and melody that I love about alternative metal. At its more frenetic moments, like the excellent transitions from the heavier moments near the end of the track and the more melodic chorus, it reminds me of The Mars Volta, and that is one big compliment. Elsewhere, Yerushalmi’s guest vocals are expertly utilized to balance the rawer, more harried vocals of the band’s own singer, Ben Reiss. Together, they present the major melodic force on the track, while the instruments deliver well written, complex, and undeniable groove. This mix is exactly what alternative metal is so good for, hitting on both the emotional and the visceral level of enjoyment. The track ends up being both interesting to dissect and take apart but also something you can move and sing to. If the band’s self-titled is as good as this, and the other tracks released so far seem to indicate that that is indeed the case, then we’re in for a treat. Make sure you head on over to the band’s Bandcamp to pre-order it; I think it’s going to be a lot of fun!” – Heavy Blog Is Heavy

“Neolia’s Self-titled debut album is a reflection of years of soaking up music of different genres from rock to pop to world music and whatnot. It’s a fusion of bits upon bits of pieces absorbed and processed and then spat out from a personal perspective. In its musical aspect, its rock and metal based, but with a twist of African, Latin, Jazz, and ambient that reaches the spectrum of high and low, tender, extreme, and crazy.” – New Prog Releases

“It’s as if Ben’s screams had come straight out of hell tearing the skies in all directions” – Metalist Magazine

“Filled with different time signatures, that incorporate beautiful melodic parts and screams that hit you directly in the center of the stomach” – Radio Ze Rock Magazin

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0 Streaming Now! Get Your Popcorn Ready For ROCKIN’ ENGINE’s Horror Themed Offering “Altered By Evil”

July 6, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Rockin' Engine

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 6, 2023

Get Your Popcorn Ready For ROCKIN’ ENGINE’s Horror Themed Offering “Altered By Evil”

New EP “Altered By Evil” Out July 7th

L-R – Ste Vy Leff (Lead Guitar), Steve O Leff (Vocals, Guitar), Joel Bilodeau (Drums), Jean-Pierre Proulx (Bass).

Photo Credits: Lisa Thompson of Dark Moon Productions

A punch in the face is coming right at ya’ in the form of Rockin’ Engine’s “Altered By Evil”. This will be their third studio offering and fans will notice huge musical growth, it is more technical, and more refined, but punchy and heavy as Hell! After the release of 2020’s “The Wretched And The Damned” the band knew exactly what direction they wanted to go in and buckle up, because they are taking listeners on a rock n’ roll road trip. “Altered By Evil” is creepy and dark, and full of horror, and also creative, fun and theatrical, and the band is sure fans will eat it up, they continue to share their thoughts:

““Altered By Evil” is a tribute to everything we love about horror movies and serial killer documentaries. There’s a fascination behind the love of the macabre and the grotesque that we wanted to explore with our lyrics and expose different nuances of some classic works of art. With this record, we’re bringing the audience into a fantasy world of monsters and evil spirits, with a dash of historical elements that makes the listening experience even more interesting.”

The band members cite the great relationship they have with each other as being key to producing this deadly album despite having several obstacles to overcome during its creation. This EP is a true reflection of their evolution, not only as musicians but also spiritually. They add that bringing their love for horror to life and living their cinematic fantasies is the greatest gift they could have.

Like a tsunami making its way to the shore, Rockin’ Engine is gaining momentum with each new release. They started soft a few years back, but are getting heavier and stronger as they evolve together. Their music gets heavier and darker each day and this EP’s producer Joe Lyko at Dark Moon Productions captures their essence expertly.

Put your pedal to the floor and run the motor high with “Altered By Evil”, which is highly recommended for fans of Megadeth, Slayer, and Lamb Of God.

Listen to “Altered By Evil” in full before its release on July 7th via its stream premiere on MetalInsider HERE.

EP pre-order – https://rockinengine.bandcamp.com

Music Video – “Monsters Under Your Bed” – https://youtu.be/jiyuwjKrMYA

Lyric Video – “Room 185” ft. guest vocals from Stef Jomphe (Insurrection) – https://youtu.be/dTHBAj8x3Qs

Track Listing:
1. Carnival Of Evil – 5:45
2. Day Of Wrath – 4:22
3. Liber Ex-Mortis – 4:59
4. Monsters Under Your Bed – 5:11
5. Psycho Path – 5:23
6. Room 185 – 4:13 ft. guest vocals Steph Jomphe (Insurrection)
EP Length: 29:55

For more info: Facebook.com/rockinengineofficial | Instagram.com/rockinengine | Twitter.com/Rockin_Engine

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“There’s a scathing, contemporary thrash quality throughout the song “Libre Ex-Mortis” that brings to mind Lamb Of God musically while juxtaposed against melodic vocals that are almost pop-like in the vein of Night Demon. This contrast is interesting and most notable on “Monsters Under Your Bed” because of the interplay between the beaming vocals and the slick, pseudo-death metal barrage. Considering the accessible sounds, it’s obvious that the Canucks seek commercial success should that path become available to them. However the cookie may crumble in time, “Altered By Evil” is an enjoyable release for those who don’t mind aspects of the popular side of modern metal.” – Metal Underground

“The fusion of hard rock, thrash, and modern groove metal gives Rockin’ Engine potential to appeal to numerous audiences based on the material present with Altered by Evil. Standing on the precipice of glory, this quartet could be valuable to most label rosters based on the talent and quality songwriting delivered here. 8/10” – Dead Rhetoric

“The Shining inspired “Room 185” finds the band joined by Steph Jomphe of Insurrection fame for a cut that brings the blood stained curtain down in style. The riffs hit like tidal waves, the percussion from Joel Bilodeau absolutely huge and the mix from Dark Moon Productions absolutely nailed to perfection [8.5/10]” – Metal Noise

“Unlike others who choose to combine their love of horror and metal, what makes Rockin’ Engine stand out is they’re not winking at us here. These are tracks inspired by horror, both fiction and non-fiction, and moulded around Rockin’ Engine’s thrash sound. They’ve not adapted their music to fit the horror, it’s the other way around. 8/10” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“Heavy, powerful and charismatic, “Altered By Evil” is by far their best work. Look forward to the hell Rockin’ Engine will ignite wherever they perform. If Gojira, Lamb Of God and Rob Zombie had a child, Rockin’ Engine would be their bastard son. Their fusion of hard rock and thrash metal will set any stage ablaze and leave everyone with bad whiplash.” – Amplified Mag

“This is obviously a band that knows how to play to their strengths. As the subject matter changes for each song, The Exorcist, The Evil Dead, The Shining, etc.. so does the music. Not drastically, you can still tell it’s the same band, but it keeps everything nice and fresh through the release. Six tracks over a 30-minute period is about right… other bands take note… Quality over quantity wins it for me every time. This is as good as anything I hear from mid-sized labels over here in Europe. The fact that this is a self-release tells you how fucked our industry is as this really deserves a bigger and more widespread audience that’ll probably get. Puck this up on July 7th.” – Smorg Mag

“Although the band is often labeled a Heavy Metal band on the album’s opening notes, we clearly feel more violent influences than heavy, we could almost put them on the border of Thrash. So the band proposes an album having an identity that is its own while trying to renew the style, the prod while being modern does not fall into the cliché of the over-auction and the crossing of different styles gives an excellent result so you can be tight be surprised to hear a riff or beat that could very well have been in the middle of a death album to which the band add a brilliant voice for a very convincing result. We’ll wait to see the sequel to know if the group will want to lead, even if we don’t really know where the group wants to go, it’s a refreshing approach to them.” – Metal In Veins

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