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0 Take A Cinematic Climb Over “The Mountain” w/ New Video From THE MOURNING (ft. members Witherfall, 3 Headed Snake) + New Album “Hush” Out Now!

  • December 18, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The Mourning

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Montreal, QC – December 18, 2024

Take A Cinematic Climb Over “The Mountain” w/ New Video From THE MOURNING (ft. members Witherfall, 3 Headed Snake)

New Album “Hush” Out Now!

Album Guests – Francesco Pinter (Berklee alumnus), Charlie Robbins (Syncatto, Artificial Language), Thomas Griggs (Intervals), Jeff Pogan (ex-Suicidal Tendencies), Trey Xavier (Gear Gods)

L-R: Jason Berlin(Drums), Eliana Blanchard(Vocals), Francesco Pinter (Lead Guitar), Johnny Ray(Lead Vocals), Alex Nasla(Keyboards).
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Photos by Carolyn Slavenas

Florida, USA’s progressive metal powerhouse The Mourning has just released their captivating new music video for “The Mountain” a visually stunning exploration of tranquility, spiritual connection, and personal transformation from their latest album “Hush” released earlier this year. The band comments on the conception of the track:

“The single was written while overlooking the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina, capturing the serene experience of escaping the city’s hustle and bustle. This song reflects how such tranquility can bring a closer connection to one’s inner divine.”

The track starts with a soft, beautiful melody that mirrors the peacefulness of the mountains, gradually evolving into a powerful prog metal anthem. This transition symbolizes the awakening of deeper spiritual consciousness. As the song progresses, intricate instrumental layers and complex rhythms emerge. The soaring vocals deliver emotional intensity, with lyrics infused with themes of nature and spirituality. The climax features catchy cadences and commanding guitar riffs, blending technical prowess with melodic sensibility.

The video was filmed against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains in Blue Ridge, Georgia, and it is a cinematic journey that mirrors the song’s profound musical and lyrical landscape. “The Mountain” is recommended for those who enjoy the grandeur of nature and progressive music, especially bands like Porcupine Tree, Polyphia, and Haken.

Watch and listen to the music video for “The Mountain” via its premiere on TheProgSpace HERE.

“Hush” was released on June 24, 2024, and is available at Spotify | Themourning.bandcamp.com | Themourningmusic.com/store/ (CD, Digital)

(Album Artwork by Sam Shearon)

Track Listing:​
1. Chaos Machine – 4:57
2. The Mountain – 5:37
3. He Cries – 4:22
4. I Feel The Rain – 5:05
5. Hush – 5:04
6. The Wind – 4:40
7. My Own Way – 4:47
8. Cries of the Mind – 5:34
9. My Own Hell – 4:48
10. Smooth Seas – 7:02
Album Length – 52:56
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​Album Recording Credits:​
● All songs performed by: The Mourning
● All songs written by: The Mourning
● Produced by: Alex Nasla (ASCAP Member) & David Alex
● Mixed by: Alex Nasla
● Mastered by: Alex Nasla
● Album Artwork by: Sam Shearon
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​Album Band Line Up:​
● Johnny Ray – Vocals, Keyboards
● Alex Nasla – Keyboards (ASCAP Member)
● Loren Whitaker – Bass
● Jason Berlin – Drums
● Eliana Blanchard – Backing Vocals
● Brandon Delpino – Backing Vocals
● Francesco Pinter – Guitar
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​Guest Musicians:​
1. Charlie Robbins (Syncatto, Artificial Language)
○ Track: Chaos Machine
○ Contribution: Guitar Solo
2. Trey Xavier (In Virtue)
○ Track: Smooth Seas
○ Contribution: Guitar Solo
3. Jeff Pogan (Suicidal Tendencies, Oneironaut)
○ Track: Cries of the Mind
○ Contribution: Guitar Solo
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​Live Band Line Up:​
● Johnny Ray – Lead Vocals
● Zai Alyenora – Lead Vocals
● Jason Berlin – Drums
● Alex Nasla (ASCAP Member) – Keyboards, Backing Vocals
● Francesco Pinter – Guitar

For more info: Themourningmusic.com | Facebook.com/themourningmusic | Instagram.com/themourningmusic

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“The band blends mid to uptempo grooves while also introducing space and atmosphere in just the right places. Combining melody, technical/progressive musical elements, and harmony lead vocals, I feel this band caters to both musicians and non-musicians alike.” – Todd La Torre (Queensrÿche)

“The Mourning masterfully marries classic synth sounds, modern Haken-esque rhythms, and massive vocal hooks into a modern progressive package worthy of every fan’s undivided attention.” – Metal Injection
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“In a world of clones, The Mourning is a true original and a breath of fresh air.” – Gear Gods
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“With the release of “Hush”, the band continue to showcase their mastery to balance technical prowess with broader thematic appeal. The Mourning will most definitely make a big impact on the prog metal scene today and in the future.” – Metal Epidemic
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“An impressive first album from a young band with room to grow. Fans of bands like Haken and Distrct 97 will enjoy this album. One to watch.” – Prog Radio
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“Hush” a sensory treat that transcends the limits of perception.” – Roadie Metal
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0 HESSDALEN LIGHT Welcome You To The Desert In Progressive Instrumental Video “Khajiit Has Wares, If You Have Coin”

  • May 12, 2023
  • by Asher
  • · Hessdalen Light · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 12, 2023

 

HESSDALEN LIGHT Welcome You To The Desert In Progressive Instrumental Video “Khajiit Has Wares, If You Have Coin”

L-R: Tanner Thornton (Guitar) | Zephaniah Stake (Drums) | Antonio Guzman (Bass) | Photo Credit: Brandon Cole

Hessdalen Light began in early 2015 as a solo bedroom project of Tanner Thornton while he was pursuing a mechanical engineering degree at the University of Florida. Enamored with the creative freedom that instrumental progressive rock music allowed, Thornton sought to turn his bedroom hobby into a full-fledged creative endeavor, and eventually release his music as an EP. He has since released two instrumental EPs and most recently, has a nerdy single “Khajiit Has Wares, If You Have Coin” ready to take you into Elsweyr. They comment:

“It was the 4th song written for our upcoming album but it really stuck with us so we decided to prioritize it as a standalone single. The song is structured in true prog fashion, where each part flows independently into the next and no parts repeat. This creates a fun, adventurous type of experience for the listener as they journey through it. We also tried out some new delays and other modulation effects on this song, and intend to showcase that newer style throughout the rest of the album.”

“Khajiit Has Wares, If You Have Coin” elicits feelings of being young again and going for an adventure. With its progressive structure, like many of their songs, none of the parts repeat and there are no true “choruses” or “verses”. This makes the song feel like more of a linear journey to the listener.

Hessdalen Light hints that this single is only the tip of the iceberg, and it will be part of their debut full-length album. In the beginning, they had more of a cleaner, traditional math rock type of sound, however, more recently, their sound has shifted towards the general prog rock realm.

Fun and adventurous, Hessdalen Light provides an excellent soundtrack for gaming, relaxing, and partying. They are recommended for Chon, The Fall of Troy, Polyphia and Dance Gavin Dance.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Khajiit Has Wares, If You Have Coin” at https://youtu.be/hWmB94QhqL0​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3LX8eXV

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

Single Artwork Credit – Hannah Boettinger

For more info: Facebook.com/HessdalenLight | Instagram.com/hessdalenlightband​
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“It’s thoughtful, complex and emotional. The four-and-a-half minutes is a journey and a half with the guitar, bass and drums weaving in and out of each other. Every instrument sort of does it’s own thing, yet come together in a very seamless and beautiful way. Would it be dumb to compare this to some of the math rock-y songs found on the Death Note soundtrack? That’s just what kind of frame of reference this writer has for this subgenre.” – Central Dallas Track – May 18, 2022 – Song of The Day – Hessdalen Light — “Devil’s Cigar”
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0 Beat The Heat With The Dead Centuries’ New Summer Single “Crystal Summer” Featuring Jacob Umansky (Intervals); Premiere Video via TheCirclePit

  • August 28, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The Dead Centuries

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – August 28, 2020

For fans of Intervals, Plini, Polyphia, Periphery, CHON

Beat The Heat With The Dead Centuries’ New Summer Single “Crystal Summer” Featuring Jacob Umansky (Intervals)

Premiere Video via TheCirclePit

Back in June, The Dead Centuries released their catchy sun-baked song “Pop a Soda”, and their second summer single “Crystal Summer” is ready for ears as of August 28, 2020.

Energetic, and uplifting, The Dead Centuries continue to provide the soundtrack for an awesome summer with hook oriented, melody-driven songs. They agree that this is the best material that they have released to date and they explain their musical journey in their own words:

“The idea behind ‘Crystal Summer’ was to release a track that has an upbeat, summer vibe (hence the name) that is in line with what we’ve done with our previous single “Pop A Soda”. We also shot a guitar playthrough video to add a visual element to the song, and our goal was to invoke feelings of fun, relaxation, and summertime.”

“Crystal Summer” features a solo piano introduction that establishes one of the main melodies of the song. This song builds on the foundation that they’ve laid down with “Pop A Soda”. Once again the inclusion of Jacob Umansky (Intervals/JIA) on bass brings another element to the track that helped them get closer to their vision.

With plans to keep releasing singles, The Dead Centuries is a band to keep an ear out for. They are recommended for fans of Intervals, Plini and Polyphia, and anyone else who likes melodic and technical tunes.

“Crystal Summer” can be heard via TheCirclePit‘s YouTube channel HERE.

Previous single:

“Pop A Soda” is on YouTube – YouTube, Spotify, Bandcamp, Apple Music

Bass clip of Jacob Umansky (INTERVALS) – HERE.

For more info:
Facebook.com/thedeadcenturies
Instagram.com/thedeadcenturiesband
Twitter.com/deadcenturies
EPK

About:

Visionary and highly influential writer Michael Moorcock, who worked with the bands Hawkwind and Blue Oyster Cult, memorably stated that ‘it is the business of the future to be dangerous.’

Ottawa three-piece The Dead Centuries are both futuristic and dangerous…which is as it should be. Influenced by Protest The Hero, Periphery, Paul Gilbert, Sithu Aye and Intervals, The Dead Centuries can easily hold their heads up in such exalted company. In their current form, The Dead Centuries compose and perform technically precise instrumental music, rich in virtuosity, melody, compositional skills, and most importantly…they create superb music to listen to. This isn’t the sound of three musicians showing off their undoubted skills, rather they are serving their songs above all else, with every fiber of their beings, every neuron firing in their minds, every tendon in their bodies.

In a sense, it is as if the three musicians that make up The Dead Centuries have become one mind in their own music! Adam Tremblett describes the sound of The Dead Centuries as “technical, melodic, energetic, heavy, precise.” Indeed The Dead Centuries are so precise, they are like some kind of cosmic clock; they are always on time.

The Dead Centuries had a natural evolution into the special band they are now, originally consisting of two guitarists, a bassist, female vocalist, and drummer; as members leftover time, those that remained rose to the occasion and created more technical and original music.

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0 The Dead Centuries w/ Guest Bassist Intervals’ Jacob Umansky – New Single / Music Video “Pop A Soda”

  • June 23, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The Dead Centuries

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 23, 2020

 

For fans of Intervals, Plini, Polyphia, Periphery, CHON

Crack A Cold Beverage And Drink Up Summer With “Pop A Soda” From The Dead Centuries Featuring Jacob Umansky (Intervals)


 

The Dead Centuries have a new standalone single out entitled “Pop A Soda”, it is the first track to be released from the band with guitarist Jacob McSheffrey as a writer. It’s the first step in the direction of more hook oriented, catchy songs.

“We’re extremely excited to release this track as we feel it marks a big step forward in terms of songwriting, composition, playing, and production. We think the sonic depth in “Pop A Soda” is more interesting, ear-catching, and rewarding than previous efforts from the band, and we think listeners will love the caliber of this track. The inclusion of Jacob Umansky (Intervals/JIA) on bass brings another element to the track that helped us get closer to our vision.”

“Pop A Soda” was recorded in Jacob’s home studio, with the exception of bass, which was written and performed by Jacob Umanksy of Intervals. The band reached out to Jacob via email asking if he would provide bass for the track, sent the track over and what you hear on the track is the first take that he sent them. Jacob also provided a video clip of him playing a section of the track, which highlights his unique approach to playing bass.

The Dead Centuries released an EP in 2018, “Race Against Time” and in their opinion, this single is the best material the band has released to date. It is energetic, upbeat, and technical and builds upon the foundation of “Race Against Time” to add more melody, hooks, and catchy riffs, which is what fans have come to expect from The Dead Centuries.

More is to come from The Dead Centuries, as they plan to continue to release singles to keep new fresh music coming to fans, reflecting their ever-evolving approach to music and songwriting.

For fans of Intervals, Plini and Polyphia the video for “Pop A Soda” is on YouTube – HERE.

Bass clip of Jacob Umansky (INTERVALS) – HERE.

Stream and download for “Pop A Soda” available at the following links:
Spotify
Bandcamp
Apple Music

For more info:
Facebook.com/thedeadcenturies
Instagram.com/thedeadcenturiesband
Twitter.com/deadcenturies
EPK

About:

Visionary and highly influential writer Michael Moorcock, who worked with the bands Hawkwind and Blue Oyster Cult, memorably stated that ‘it is the business of the future to be dangerous.’

Ottawa three-piece The Dead Centuries are both futuristic and dangerous…which is as it should be. Influenced by Protest The Hero, Periphery, Paul Gilbert, Sithu Aye and Intervals, The Dead Centuries can easily hold their heads up in such exalted company. In their current form, The Dead Centuries compose and perform technically precise instrumental music, rich in virtuosity, melody, compositional skills, and most importantly…they create superb music to listen to. This isn’t the sound of three musicians showing off their undoubted skills, rather they are serving their songs above all else, with every fiber of their beings, every neuron firing in their minds, every tendon in their bodies.

In a sense, it is as if the three musicians that make up The Dead Centuries have become one mind in their own music! Adam Tremblett describes the sound of The Dead Centuries as “technical, melodic, energetic, heavy, precise.” Indeed The Dead Centuries are so precise, they are like some kind of cosmic clock; they are always on time.

The Dead Centuries had a natural evolution into the special band they are now, originally consisting of two guitarists, a bassist, female vocalist, and drummer; as members leftover time, those that remained rose to the occasion and created more technical and original music.

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