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0 VORTEX Unleashes “When Humans Defy the Void” Off New EP “Alien Realms” Out April 2025 + Eastern Canada Tour w/ France’s XAON (ON, QC, NB)

March 4, 2025
by Asher
· Music News · Vortex

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Montreal, QC – March 4, 2025

VORTEX Unleashes “When Humans Defy the Void” Off New Orchestral Blackened Death EP “Alien Realms” Out April 2025

Eastern Canada Tour w/ France’s XAON (ON, QC, NB)

L-R – Simon Desjardins (Bass), Mathieu Duguay (Guitars, Orchestrations), Alexandre Labrie (Vocals), Dany Lévesque (Guitars), Olivier Harrisson (Drums)
Photo Credit – Giuseppe Calvinisti

Orchestral blackened death metal outfit Vortex has emerged from the void with their most ambitious release with their next concept record “Alien Realms”, set for release on April 11th, 2025, alongside the first single “When Humans Defy the Void”. With this release, they also announce eastern Canada tour dates with France’s XAON for April followed by European dates in October and November. They comment on the single:

“This song is a melodic assault, blending thrash-driven verses, hyper-melodic choruses, and an epic finale, all immersed in grand, sweeping orchestrations. Bold and daring, humans leave Earth in search of intelligent extraterrestrial life. This track is divided into three distinct sections: the thrashy, aggressive verses; the ultra-melodic choruses; and the glorious, epic ending.”

The band further explains that “Alien Realms” is a natural progression from their previous work. They’ve enhanced the orchestral elements while pushing deeper into blackened death metal territory. The EP explores humanity’s venture into space in search of intelligent life, though what they discover isn’t quite what they expected.

Known for their ability to seamlessly blend technical prowess with emotional depth, Vortex promises performances that showcase both crushing intensity and melodic sophistication. This can be witnessed at one of their live shows or felt through the song “When Humans Defy the Void”. They are recommended for fans of Septicflesh, Shadow of Intent, and Fleshgod Apocalypse.

Listen to “When Humans Defy the Void” at the following links:

YouTube – https://youtu.be/LRrpmT4Jaek

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4inCj0i

Track Listing:
1. When Humans Defy the Void – 5:03
2. Haunting the Abyss – 5:26
3. Ripping the threads of Reality – 4:10
4. Where Wonders Dwell – 3:00
EP Length: 17:40

Symphony For The Dead Tour – Vortex + XAON (QC, ON, NB)
April 15 – Montreal, QC – Le Petit Campus ***
April 16 – Edmundston, NB – Ateepic *
April 17 – Saint John, NB – Haven Music Hall and Cafe *
April 18 – Moncton, MB – Xeroz *
April 19 – Rimouski, QC – Coop Le Paradis *
April 22 – Ottawa, ON – The Rainbow
April 23 – Drummondville, QC – La Ste-Paix ****
April 24 – Quebec City, QC – L’Anti ****
April 25 – Saguenay, QC – Microbrasserie Port-Alfred
April 26 – Trois-Rivieres, QC – L’Entite **

* Omnivide
** Strigampire
*** Ulfhednar
**** Burning Attic

Vortex is:
Simon Desjardins (Bass)
Mathieu Duguay (Guitars, Orchestrations)
Alexandre Labrie (Vocals)
Dany Lévesque (Guitars)
Olivier Harrisson (Drums)

For more info (Official Website, Socials, Videos, Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music): https://linktr.ee/vortexband

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Canadian College Radio Charts – August 2023 – top 20 loud – #14 Vortex (earshot)

“#8 on Top 10 Quebec Band 2023 Albums – The Future Remains In Oblivion delivers a solid punch with their intense and well-felt symphonic death metal and, with a quality product like this, they have nothing to envy of the big names in the genre.” – Thorium Mag

“The Future Remains in Oblivion is the collision zone between powdered wig classical and battle jacketed death metal that should hold appeal for fans of Fleshgod Apocalypse, Septicflesh and those who like their Suffocation mixed with Dimmu Borgir.” – Decibel Magazine

“The song’s (The Walls) multi-faceted nature is further revealed in harrowing and haughty growls, jolting chords, and fiery sunbursts of sound, as well as through a swirling melodic guitar solo that spectacularly sends the song into the stratosphere. The song’s finale is itself a full-power spectacle that really gets the adrenaline surging.” – No Clean Singing

“If there’s anything that Vortex nails, it’s drama. Album highlight and banger track “First Blood” is simply massive” – Angry Metal Guy

“For some music is pure escapism but does that still hold true when bands like Canadian Melodic Death Metal monster Vortex whisk the would be listener into a bleak world that is recovering from a devastating cataclysm? Scenes of war and survival are punctuated with harrowing strings, technical riffs, and guttural and Black Metal inspired vocals as the band weave cinematic stories and orchestral touches into their third concept album “The Future Remains In Oblivion”” – Metal Noise

“the title-track The Future Remains In Oblivion, a song that will blow your mind with its insane wall of sounds, background orchestrations, epic passages, striking riffs and solos, and visceral yet intricate drums, resulting in one of the most breathtaking moments of the entire album.” – The Headbanging Moose

“An excellent group that you must discover because of the intensity they are able to show” – Ondes Chocs

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0 VORTEX Announces “Symphony for the Dead” Eastern Canadian Tour w/ France’s XAON – (ON, QC, NB)

January 14, 2025
by Asher
· Music News · Vortex

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Montreal, QC – January 15, 2025

VORTEX Announces “Symphony for the Dead” Eastern Canadian Tour w/ France’s XAON – (ON, QC, NB)

Rimouski, Quebec’s Vortex announces they are pairing up with France’s XAON for an eastern Canadian tour this coming April followed by European dates in October and November.

Entitled “Symphony For The Dead Tour”, the Canadian edition of shows will kick off in Montreal, QC on April 15th and see both bands perform 10 dates across Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick with support on select shows from Omnivide, Strigampire, Ulfhednar, and Burning Attic (dates listed below).

The tour will also be in support of VORTEX‘s next release for 2025, a new 5-song EP to follow their third studio album “The Future Remains In Oblivion” released in 2023. That info will be revealed in the coming weeks.

About Vortex:

Vortex is a symphonic Death Metal band from Quebec, Canada, and is comprised of seasoned musicians with an abundance of studio and live experience. Their masterful lyric writing is equally matched with their prowess in devising riffs, and orchestrations.

Vortex music is filled with heavy riffing and melodies, technical vocals, and epic soloing. They will transport the listener into a new world and are recommended for fans of Lorna Shore, Shadow of Intent, Dimmu Borgir, and Fleshgod Apocalypse.

In June 2023, Vortex released “The Future Remains In Oblivion”, their third epic concept album set to aggressive and beautiful orchestral melodic death metal with hints of black metal. Each song on the album is one chapter in their well-written sci-fi tale and there is a build-up in intensity and emotion that goes along with the storyline and the lyrics as you traverse the album. VORTEX is gearing up to release a new 5-song EP and hit the road in 2025 alongside the talented band XAON. They will be supporting each other on a tour across Canada in April 2025 and Europe in October-November 2025.

Music Video – The Future Remains In Oblivion – https://youtu.be/rN9fKCm_PkE

Music Video – First Blood – https://youtu.be/Wd-yfIfRRzQ

For more info (Official Website, Socials, Videos, Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music): https://linktr.ee/vortexband

About XAON:

XAON. An elusive name born in the Alpine Might. Never quite fitting in any of the numerous galleries metal has to offer, drifting through the extremes whilst juxtaposing finesse and vehemence from an unworldly orchestra, endlessly exploring the vast echoic gloominess of the human mind.

In only a few short years, the combo has managed to step foot on 3 continents through the release of their debut album “The Drift”, notably across Europe with gothic metal monsters SIRENIA and folk metal legends TYR, in Japan with OBSCURA and ARCHSPIRE, in the US with THE VEER UNION, and sharing the stage in festivals across Europe with bands such as MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, GOJIRA, PARADISE LOST, ELUVEITIE and many more. In 2019, XAON came back with their critically acclaimed 2nd album “Solipsis” and raged across Europe with SEPTICFLESH and KRISIUN and distinguished themselves as an extremely powerful live act.

On July 1st, 2022, XAON released their new magnum opus, “The Lethean”, bringing the band’s grandiose aggressiveness to a whole new level, pummeling their way through a cataclysmic atmosphere while reaching a new majestic apotheosis. This record got them to play at the mighty WACKEN OPEN AIR 2023.

Music Video – If I Had Wings – https://youtu.be/OXAA1Flep7Y

Live Video – And Yet I Smile (Wacken Open Air 2023) – https://youtu.be/k6iZZZ9etvA

More info: https://www.xaonmusic.com/

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Canadian College Radio Charts – – August 2023 – top 20 loud – #14 Vortex (earshot)

“If there’s anything that Vortex nails, it’s drama. Album highlight and banger track “First Blood” is simply massive” – Angry Metal Guy

“An excellent group that you must discover because of the intensity they are able to show” – Ondes Chocs

“a band that takes great pride in weaving together cinematic stories set to orchestral melodic death metal. Canada’s very own Vortex is prepared to whisk you away to a bleak world that is recovering from a devastating cataclysm in the latest album, The Future Remains In Oblivion.” – Canadian Beats

“The Future Remains In Oblivion est un disque coloré, aux mélodies chaleureuses et aux superbes guitares.
“The Future Remains In Oblivion is a colorful record, with warm melodies and superb guitars.” – Music Waves

“The breakdowns are huge in places. There are big moments where the influences pour through, but are blended with giant choral arrangements and symphonics. It’s absolutely like something out of a Lord of the Rings movie. I love the melodies, the harmonics, and the guitar solos. This is absolutely an album which ought to be part of your listening rotation this month. I was genuinely impressed with quite a bit of the entire album. I think that when you look at this album, the absolute banger of the title tack is 100% worth several spins with the blackened guitar riffs and tremendous choral arrangements.” – Metal Epidemic

“Melodic death, a bit technical and prog” – Mosh Pit Radio WORT 89.9FM (Madison, WI)

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0 Reminder – NATE SILVA (ex-The Slyde) Kicks Off Canadian Tour Dates (ON, QC, NB, NS, PEI) + New Album “The Chase”

June 5, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Nate Silva

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Montreal, QC – June 5, 2024

Reminder – NATE SILVA (ex-The Slyde) Kicks Off Canadian Tour Dates (ON, QC, NB, NS, PEI)

New Album “The Chase” Out Now!

Nate Silva Tour Dates:
June 6 – Kingston, ON – The Mansion
June 7 – Huntsville, ON – Canvas Brewing
June 25 – Ottawa, ON – Omic Sparks St. Shed *
June 26 – Hamilton, ON – Casbah
June 27 – Peterborough, ON – Erben
June 28 – Toronto, ON – The Cameron House
June 29 – Barrie, ON – Queens Nightclub
Aug 8 – Ottawa, ON – Overflow Brewing Co. *
Aug 9 – Huntsville, ON – On The Docks Pub *
Aug 10 – North Bay, ON – Lou Dawg’s *
Aug 11 – Burk Falls, ON – Riverbowl *
Aug 16 – Brockville, ON – Keystorm Pub *
Aug 18 – Cornwall, ON – Lola’s Pub *
Aug 23 – Charlottetown, PEI – Baba’s Lounge
Aug 24 – Moncton, NB – Happy Craft Brewing *
* = Nate Silva Solo

L to R: Dan Joseph (Bass, Vocals), Nate Silva (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Matt Babineau (Drums, Vocals)

Photo Credit Sean Sisk

Canadian singer-songwriter Nate Silva is kicking off Eastern Canadian tour dates in support of his debut rock album “The Chase” released on May 3rd. On this first full-length, Silva revisits some of his earlier musical inspirations including 1990s alternative post-grunge and dance rock vibes and acoustic, folky melodies. After years of leading bands and freelancing with various artists, he felt compelled to embark on a new musical journey. Compared to his work in other bands, the writing process for “The Chase” was much more stripped down and each one of the tracks was a learning experience on the direction he wanted to take his music.

“There’s definitely an explicit channeling of a lot of the 90s alternative and rock bands that I used to be into when I was younger in this album. Those bands and styles were certainly integral – more than I probably realize – so I think it has a nostalgic quality for that era of rock music. The album is also a look into some of the darker parts of grief and heartbreak that I was experiencing leading up to the beginning of the pandemic; experiencing the actual pandemic itself, and just trying to persevere one’s creative integrity through such a strange moment in society for everyone. So it’s also a very personal reflection of what I was dealing with during the creative process.” adds Silva.

Combining rock anthems with introspective folk songs, “The Chase” is a varied introspective offering from Silva, that is approachable and easy to enjoy. He joins forces with drummer/vocalist Matt Babineau and bassist/vocalist Dan Joseph, to form a trio that delivers a unique and catchy listening experience. It is recommended for fans of Foo Fighters and Danko Jones.

“The Chase” is available at http://natesilvamusic.bandcamp.com and Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4e7pcyV

Videos:

“The Chase” – https://youtu.be/fxLKoxhwfvQ

“Burn” – https://youtu.be/zywOOX1Xx3I

“Cauterize” – https://youtu.be/–zFdRHj_YY

“Come Down” – https://youtu.be/dBzw9y854l8

Track Listing:
1-Best Damn Thing (3:12)
2-The Chase (feat. Dino Soares) (3.52)
3-Come Down (3:23)
4-Said And Done (5:09)
5-Burn! (3:06)
6-Cauterize (feat. Kevin Daoust) (4:24)
7-Perpetuate (5:46)

Album Band Line Up:
Nathan Da Silva – Lead Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synthesizer
Shawn Sasyniuk – Drums, Percussion, Lap Steel Guitar on Track 5
Brendan Soares – Vocals on Tracks 2 & 3

Live Band Line Up:
Nathan Da Silva – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Dan Joseph – Bass, Vocals
Matt Babineau – Drums, Vocals

Album Credits:
– Written by Nathan Da Silva
– Produced by Nathan Da Silva
– Mixed by Shawn Sasyniuk, Crosspatch Studios, North Bay, Ontario, Canada.
– Mastered by Pierre Duchesne, Studio Ouie-Dire, Shefford, Quebec, Canada.
– SOCAN member / MAPL Canadian Content

More info: Natesilvamusic.com | Instagram.com/natesilvamusic | Facebook.com/natesilvamusic

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“What strikes me first is how smooth and calming his vocals are. Combined with the music, it makes for a very pleasing sound.” – Metal-Temple

“Silva has delivered an album that is a deeply personal reflection of not only where he has come from but where he stands now. In the process, he has provided us with a suitably entertaining soundtrack to that transitional journey.” – Uber Rock

“let yourself be carried away to small goosebumps… “The Chase” has definitely become an album that opens up new perspectives for the musician.” – PowerMetal.de

““Burn!” is ferocious and driven.” – The Median Man

“Nate Silva bringing ‘post-grunge vibes’ to the Queens this summer” – Barrie Today

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0 IVY GARDENS Continues Their Stoner Barrage With Video “Stoic” To Kick Off Canadian Tour (ON, QC, NB, NS, PEI)

May 4, 2024
by Asher
· Ivy Gardens · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 4, 2024

IVY GARDENS Continues Their Stoner Barrage With Video “Stoic” To Kick Off Canadian Tour (ON, QC, NB, NS, PEI)

New Album “Goon” Out Now!

L-R – Sebastian Hogg (Keyboards), Andrew Blackborow (Guitar & Vocals), Joe Zandwyk (Drums & Vocals)

Photo Credit – Rachel Imre

Ivy Gardens, the grunge powerhouse from Niagara, Canada, stands as a testament to complete collaboration and total honesty. Formed on Ivy Gardens Crescent, the band’s journey began with a shared passion for crafting music that resonates with sonic belligerence and intensity. They have recently released their album “Goon” and have a supporting tour coming up quickly. In the meantime, they are dropping a new music video for the single “Stoic”, which they comment on:

“Stoic is our most lyrically packed song on the album as well as rhythmically unique. Bouncing between hard-hitting dirges, biting riffs, and quick, jumping rhythms, the song explores the perspective of someone with a lot of self-destructive behaviour, who still manages to find peace through it. The titular Stoic, while seemingly devoted to his philosophy, uses it more as a tool, and even an excuse.”

Every song on “Goon” is a result of complete collaboration, with each member contributing to the skeleton of a song. Within, listeners will be met with the grooves of stoner metal, the crushing nature of sludge, the muscular energy of nu metal, and the attitude of good ol’ fashioned doom.

Just like the album, an Ivy Garden’s gig doesn’t disappoint. They are headed out on tour shortly and will be bringing sonic belligerence, and euphoria through volume to cities across the region. Their vulgar, punky “dog ass music” is recommended for fans of Truckfighters, Queens of the Stone Age, and Nirvana.

Watch and listen to via its premiere on Bravewords HERE.

“Goon” was released on April 19th, 2024, and is available at the following links:

Bandcamp (Digital, CD) – https://ivygardens.bandcamp.com

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3vZrGht

Music Video – “Boner” – https://youtu.be/ZhGSSAPQUxA

Music Video – “Goon” – https://youtu.be/T2WLxM3c85g

Ivy Gardens “Goon Tour”:
May 2 – Brantford, ON – Two Doors Down
May 3 – London, ON – Palasad Social Bowl
May 4 – Guelph, ON – Jimmy Jazz
May 5 – Barrie, ON – Queens Lounge
May 10 – Hamilton, ON – Doors Pub
May 11 – Toronto, ON – Bovine Sex Club
May 12 – Ajax, ON – Rotilicious
May 16 – Ottawa, ON – House of Targ
May 18 – Montreal, QC – L’Escogriffe
May 23 – Saint John, NB – Haven Music Hall
May 24 – Moncton, NB – Xeroz Arcade Bar
May 25 – Charlottetown, P.E.I. – Baba’s Lounge
May 26 – Sydney, NS – St. Patrick’s Church
May 27 – Halifax, NS – Radstorm
May 30 – Trois Rivieres, QC – Cafe Bar Zenob
May 31 – Kingston, ON – Mansion House
June 1 – Kitchener, ON – The Golden Apple
June 2 – Niagara Falls, ON – Camp Cataract

Track Listing:
1. 12 Million Bar Blues (4:43)
2. Boner (5:27)
3. Chlorine (1:52)
4. Black Sand & Gold (0:57)
5. Lamb (2:01)
6. Stoic (3:14)
7. Goon (3:22)
8. Shattered Glass (1:45)
9. Provider (5:37)
Album length: 29:01

More info: Facebook.com/ivygardensband | Instagram.com/ivygardensofficial

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“…the sonic equivalent of a panic attack.” – Canadian Beats

“Stoner metal, a little chilled sounding, but fast paced, cool stuff.” – Mosh Pit – WORT 89.9 FM (Madison, WI)

““Boner” has got a really cool groove, too, showing you what can happen when you’ve got a band that is truly possessed by the power of The Riff. It’s one of those grinding, motoriffic jobs in the spirit of Kyuss’ “Green Machine.” And it doesn’t take long before we, too, are caught under its sway. The retro organ sound from the keys provides a spooky touch to the chorus, which comes like a sigh of relief after the tense build-up of those guitar-driven verses. The drumming is swarmy and frenetic, and strikes with power at pivotal moments. The breakdown at 4 minutes is a headbanging oasis, made even cooler with the synthesizer’s late-’60s garage twist.” – Doomed and Stoned

“This Canadian trio are promising us a debut album that is “a relentless onslaught of vulgar, belligerent punk, sludge and sweat” when it is released in April. If this lead single is anything to go by, things are going to get very belligerent and sweaty when the full-lengther finally hits our death decks.” – Uber Rock”GOON is an action packed and turbocharged release powered by Pissed Off grooves and a snarling Punk Rock Attitude which allows IVY GARDENS to deliver a devastating FREAKY slice of Psychedelic Sludge/Stoner Metal.” – Outlaws of The Sun

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0 NATE SILVA (ex-The Slyde) Releases Debut Rock Album “The Chase” And Title Track Music Video + Canadian Tour Dates (ON, QC, NB, NS, PEI)

May 3, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Nate Silva

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Montreal, QC – May 3, 2024

NATE SILVA (ex-The Slyde) Releases Debut Rock Album “The Chase” And Title Track Music Video

Canadian Tour Dates (ON, QC, NB, NS, PEI)

New Album “The Chase” Out May 3rd, 2024

L to R: Dan Joseph (Bass, Vocals), Nate Silva (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Matt Babineau (Drums, Vocals)

Photo Credit Sean Sisk

Canadian singer-songwriter Nate Silva is now releasing his debut rock album “The Chase” in which he revisits some of his earlier musical inspirations including 1990s alternative post-grunge and dance rock vibes and acoustic, folky melodies. At the same time, he is releasing a video for the title track. He comments:

“Lyrically, it’s a very personal album. I went through a tough breakup before writing this – probably the hardest breakup in my life – so I was healing from that when writing the lyrics, and it shows. The act of writing these lyrics and putting them into songs was also part of the healing process for me – to get those feelings out and express it through song was therapeutic in itself.”

Reflecting on his transition to a solo career, he also mentions that this project emerged from a period of personal and creative evolution. After years of leading bands and freelancing with various artists, he felt compelled to embark on a new musical journey. Compared to his work in other bands, the writing process for “The Chase” was much more stripped down and each one of the tracks was a learning experience on the direction he wanted to take his music.

Watch and listen to the music video for “The Chase” (directed by Ryan Stacey) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxLKoxhwfvQ

“The Chase” is available as of May 3, 2024, and is available at http://natesilvamusic.bandcamp.com and Spotify.

Previous Videos:

Music Video – “Burn” – https://youtu.be/zywOOX1Xx3I

Live Video – “Cauterize” – https://youtu.be/–zFdRHj_YY

Live Video – “Come Down” – https://youtu.be/dBzw9y854l8

Nate Silva Tour Dates:
May 31 – Ottawa, ON – Overflowing Brewing Co.
June 1 – Cornwall, ON – La Maison
June 3 – Montreal, QC Case Del Popolo
June 6 – Kingston, ON – The Mansion
June 7 – Huntsville, ON – Canvas Brewing
June 26 – Hamilton, ON – Casbah
June 7 – Peterborough, ON – Erben
June 28 – Toronto, ON – The Cameron House
June 29 – Barrie, ON – Queens Nightclub
Aug 8 – Ottawa, ON – Overflow Brewing Co. *
Aug 9 – Huntsville, ON – On The Docks Pub *
Aug 10 – North Bay, ON – Lou Dawg’s *
Aug 11 – Burk Falls, ON – Riverbowl *
Aug 15 – Toronto, ON – TBA *
Aug 16 – Brockville, ON – Keystorm Pub *
Aug 18 – Cornwall, ON – Lola’s Pub *
Aug 22 – Fredericton, NB – TBA *
Aug 23 – Charlottetown, PEI – Baba’s Lounge
Aug 24 – Moncton, NB – Happy Craft Brewing *
Aug 25 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub *
* = Nate Silva Solo

Track Listing:
1-Best Damn Thing (3:12)
2-The Chase (feat. Dino Soares) (3.52)
3-Come Down (3:23)
4-Said And Done (5:09)
5-Burn! (3:06)
6-Cauterize (feat. Kevin Daoust) (4:24)
7-Perpetuate (5:46)

Album Band Line Up:
Nathan Da Silva – Lead Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synthesizer
Shawn Sasyniuk – Drums, Percussion, Lap Steel Guitar on Track 5
Brendan Soares – Vocals on Tracks 2 & 3

Live Band Line Up:
Nathan Da Silva – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Dan Joseph – Bass, Vocals
Matt Babineau – Drums, Vocals

More info: Natesilvamusic.com | Instagram.com/natesilvamusic | Facebook.com/natesilvamusic

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0 Out Now! IVY GARDENS’ New Album “Goon” + Canadian Tour (ON, QC, NB, NS, PEI)

April 19, 2024
by Asher
· Ivy Gardens · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 19, 2024

Out Now! IVY GARDENS’ New Album “Goon”

Canadian Tour Dates (ON, QC, NB, NS, PEI)

New Album “Goon” Out April 2024

L-R – Sebastian Hogg (Keyboards), Andrew Blackborow (Guitar & Vocals), Joe Zandwyk (Drums & Vocals)

Photo Credit – Rachel Imre

Breaking the mold of traditional musical experiences, Ivy Gardens unleashes a belligerent musical atmosphere punctuated with sweat, sludge, and grunge. In 2021, Ivy Gardens embarked on a mission to create an album that mirrors their electrifying live performances—a fusion of relentless energy, unexpected surprises, and a euphoric climax. Their new album “Goon” is out now and it will take listeners on a journey through unexpected twists and turns. The band comments on the album:

“The time has finally come to release our baby into the world. A crazed, feral infant frothing at the mouth. A year in the making, this is our record, our voice. While our self-titled debut served as a mission statement, this follow-up takes things to a whole new level and we can’t wait to get in your ears. We consider Goon to be a historical document. At a particular point in space and time, somewhere in a sweaty basement in Southern Ontario, we achieved a sound. Sonic belligerence, and euphoria through volume.”

Since their first self-titled EP, Ivy Gardens has got bigger amps and tuned their guitars lower. They’ve written faster songs, they’ve written heavier songs. And then they hammered them out across Ontario and the east coast of Canada until they were beaten into shape.

“Goon” was mixed by Joe Zandwyk, mastered by Audrey Leyenhorst and the album artwork was done by Sebastian Hogg. Ivy Gardens operates under a golden rule: the “dollar to decibel ratio”. They almost exclusively use old junk amplifiers and speaker cabs. Old Peavey garbage, fished from some old fart’s garage jam space, is not only the secret sauce in their sound, but also the only possible way for them to accomplish the task of CRUSHING volume under a budget of $0.

“Goon” is a rip-roaring good time, and it can be experienced now on digital format as well as live during their upcoming tour dates (listed below). Those who enjoy Soundgarden, Kyuss, and Truckfighters should take note.

“Goon” is now available as of April 19th, 2024 at the following links:

Bandcamp (Digital, CD) – https://ivygardens.bandcamp.com

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3vZrGht

Music Video – “Boner” – https://youtu.be/ZhGSSAPQUxA

Music Video – “Goon” – https://youtu.be/T2WLxM3c85g

Ivy Gardens “Goon Tour”:
April 20 – St. Catharines, ON – Warehouse Concert Hall
May 2 – Brantford, ON – Two Doors Down
May 3 – London, ON – Palasad Social Bowl
May 4 – Guelph, ON – Jimmy Jazz
May 5 – Barrie, ON – Queens Lounge
May 10 – Hamilton, ON – Doors Pub
May 11 – Toronto, ON – Bovine Sex Club
May 12 – Ajax, ON – Rotilicious
May 16 – Ottawa, ON – House of Targ
May 18 – Montreal, QC – L’Escogriffe
May 23 – Saint John, NB – Haven Music Hall
May 24 – Moncton, NB – Xeroz Arcade Bar
May 25 – Charlottetown, P.E.I. – Baba’s Lounge
May 26 – Sydney, NS – St. Patrick’s Church
May 27 – Halifax, NS – Radstorm
May 30 – Trois Rivieres, QC – Cafe Bar Zenob
May 31 – Kingston, ON – Mansion House
June 1 – Kitchener, ON – The Golden Apple
June 2 – Niagara Falls, ON – Camp Cataract

More info: Facebook.com/ivygardensband | Instagram.com/ivygardensofficial

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“…the sonic equivalent of a panic attack.” – Canadian Beats

“GOON is an action packed and turbocharged release powered by Pissed Off grooves and a snarling Punk Rock Attitude which allows IVY GARDENS to deliver a devastating FREAKY slice of Psychedelic Sludge/Stoner Metal.” – Outlaws of The Sun

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0 Progressive Metallers OMNIVIDE Shares Guitar Playthrough For Album Title Track “A Tale of Fire” + Canadian Tour Dates (NB, NS, QC, ON)

April 10, 2024
by Asher
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Montreal, QC – April 10, 2024

Progressive Metallers OMNIVIDE Shares Guitar Playthrough For Album Title Track “A Tale of Fire”

Eastern Canadian Tour Dates (NB, NS, QC, ON)

L-R – Alex Cormier (Bass), Nicolas Pierre Boudreau (Guitar), Samuel Frenette (Guitar & Vocals), Samuel Lavoie (Keyboards), Marc-André Richard (Drums)

Photo Credit – Deepti Suddul – DeeptiSuddul.com

Unleashing their debut album “A Tale of Fire” this past March, Moncton, New Brunswick’s Ominivide blend their favourite elements from progressive metal, technical death, and symphonic/power metal to present very heavy/dark riffs, along with very grandiose/more epic orchestral instruments, as well as lighter/cleaner sections with clean vocals.

Lyrically, the songs on “A Tale of Fire” are broadly about Omnivide trying to understand death, both as a tragedy and a natural part of life, the pain it brings, and the resilience that can be born from it. They use storytelling in some songs as a vehicle for this, and since they love fantasy media, the content of these stories has fantasy elements, while also weaving in deeper concepts of death, hardship, regret, and growth. Other songs revolve around historical figures, while others are mostly metaphorical, but all are linked together by this exploration of all aspects of death.

As the band is just beginning their Eastern Canadian Tour (dates listed below), the band is showcasing the shred with their latest guitar playthrough video for the album’s title track.

“This song was written by Nicolas and begins with a choir and orchestral intro that slowly builds into developing melodies in a manner similar to classical music. The intro makes the listener anticipate the arrival of the rest of the band, and when the full band does kick in, there is a sense that the song is going to metaphorically explode. There are a lot of old classical music techniques like counterpoint and dual melodies that make this song very tech-death until it slows down in the middle to make it more thrash sounding. The goal was to write more melodies with the keyboards and orchestral instruments to have the song be less guitar-oriented compared to the other songs on the album even though the guitar definitely has a lot going on. This song starts and ends with an orchestral arrangement only, almost like a storm passing by. Lyrically, this song is a metaphor for someone or something who has completely lost control of themselves, being completely overwhelmed by their emotions, like a fire destroying everything in its path.” adds the band.

Watch the playthrough for “A Tale of Fire” at https://youtu.be/fxnnmmWaV5w

Released on March 22, 2024, “A Tale of Fire” is recommended for fans of Alkaloid, Devin Townsend, and Obscura.

Album links – https://linktr.ee/omnivide.

Lyric Video – “Holy Killer” – https://youtu.be/gwIYIHQK_i0

Band Playthrough – “Opulence” – https://youtu.be/cS4yRxU2PWM

Lyric Video – “Cosmic Convergence” – https://youtu.be/xTrUUVcJQXE

https://youtu.be/xTrUUVcJQXE

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3HR8e91

Track Listing:
1. Clarity – 6:44
2. Opulence – 4.48
3. Desolate – 7:35
4. A Tale of Fire – 5:05
5. Cosmic Convergence – 5:04
6. Holy Killer – 5:06
7. Death Be Not Proud – 6:32
8. Stoned Dragon – 7:45
Album Length: 48:44

Omnivide – A Tour of Fire
April 10 – Edmundston, NB @ Microbrasserie Ateepic
April 11 – Trois-Rivières, QC @ La Taverne Royale
April 12 – Montreal, QC @ Traxide
April 13 – Quebec City, QC @ Source de la Martinière
April 14 – Sherbrooke, QC @ Le Murdoch
April 15 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria #
April 16 – Guelph, ON @ Red Papaya #
April 17 – Ottawa, ON @ Dominion Tavern #
April 18 – Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck #
April 19 – Waterloo, ON @ Dive Bar #
April 20 – Newmarket, ON @ The Spot #
* With BLEVK
# With Sentiment Dissolve

More info: Omnivide.ca

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“The compositions on the album are as tenacious and imposing as the angles in the band’s logo. Each song packs a list of surprises that are like colorful candy being fed to you just when you are beginning to get hungry. Obviously talented, the quartet never lets their talent outshine their songwriting, although the flashes they do show will leave you speechless. How is this band not signed to a major record label?” 9/10 – Metal-Temple

“The mix of styles in the material on “A Tale of Fire” speaks volumes to me. Debut albums are always a great stepping stone for bands, and I hope this landmark moment will spur them on. I am sure they have plenty of ideas in their locker and I look forward to hearing more from them. 9/10” – The Prog Space

“The vast swirling and shimmering sounds that open the new song (Csomic Convergence) quickly encompass the expanse and wonder of the cosmos, but the heavy punching throb of the bass and electrifying percussive acrobatics presage something different on the way — and the change arrives in a sudden flurry of rapidly darting notes, furiously hammering drums, and scalding snarls — which suddenly trade places with sky-high singing. It’s a head-spinning experience, with many moving parts that spin and shift with thrilling speed, eventually overlaid with keys that resemble a glorious heavenly choir whose tones contrast with the ravenous growls and manic instrumental intensity beneath them. Although the rhythm section continue to kick up a storm, the music seems to become even more magnificent and sweeping — until the intensity erupts in blistering blast-beats, unhinged screams, synths that sear, and a thoroughly mind-bending guitar solo at the finale. It’s the kind of closing spectacle that will put your heart in your throat.” – No Clean Singing

“Canadian quintet Omnivide started life as an Opeth tribute band before changing lanes and writing their own music. A Tale Of Fire is the band’s debut album, promising to deliver engaging progressive metal that fans of Alkaloid, Obscura, and, yes, Opeth will enjoy. There are a lot of styles and influences at play here, and Omnivide aim to keep the listener engaged throughout. The band succeeds wonderfully – and no, despite their history they do not come off merely as old Opeth imitators. The symphonic element present is tastefully done, the arrangements are all what one would expect from a more established band, and the performances are all outstanding. Overall, A Tale Of Fire is an excellent debut, and Omnivide are firmly on my radar going forward. In fact, if it wasn’t for Big Big Train this would have been our pick of the month. 4/5” – The Progress Report – Heavy Music Headquarters

“With “A Tale of Fire”, Omnivide have crafted a bold, layered and compelling debut album marking themselves as a worthy addition to the Heavy Metal ‘Omni’ bands/albums and to the thriving Death Metal scene in Canada. Through clever songwriting and outstanding musicianship (seriously, check out the band’s ‘Opulence’ playthrough), they combine elements familiar to the genre in an engrossing way that rewards repeat listens. It may still be early in the year, but OMNIVIDE have put forth a very strong entry for Tech/Prog Death in 2024.” – Mostly Metal

“I enjoyed A Tale of Fire, as it was lively, cerebral, and still intense to-boot with the wailing guitar leads, proggy synth section, and harsh death metal vocals. I think that people who enjoy melodic synth death metal will flip for this album. It’s got the harsher elements of Obscura and Black Daliah Murder with the musical eccentricities of Haken and Devin Townsend, something that makes for an enjoyable listen.” – Metal Epidemic

“Throughout A Tale of Fire, Omnivide showcases their musical diversity and storytelling prowess, providing one with a deeply satisfying and rewarding listening experience. From the highs of intense heaviness to the lows of emotional introspection, A Tale of Fire invites one to immerse themselves in its intricacies and complexities.” – Amplify The Noise

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0 NATE SILVA (ex-The Slyde) Unveils Dynamic Video Single “Come Down” Off Upcoming Album “The Chase” + Canadian Tour Dates (ON, QC, NB, NS, PEI)

April 9, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Nate Silva

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Montreal, QC – April 9, 2024

NATE SILVA (ex-The Slyde) Unveils Dynamic Video Single “Come Down” Off Upcoming Album “The Chase”

Canadian Tour Dates (ON, QC, NB, NS, PEI)

New Album “The Chase” Out May 2024

L to R: Dan Joseph (Bass, Vocals), Nate Silva (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Matt Babineau (Drums, Vocals)

Photo Credit Sean Sisk

Canadian guitarist and singer-songwriter Nate Silva is set to ignite the local music scene once again with the release of his latest video for the single “Come Down”, off his highly anticipated debut solo album “The Chase” out on May 3, 2024. Known for his versatile guitar work and captivating vocals, Silva’s solo endeavour promises to captivate listeners with an arrangement of styles and influences. He comments on “The Chase”:

“There’s dance rock and 90s post-grunge vibes throughout this tune, with a catchy chorus and a Tom Morello-inspired guitar solo halfway through. This song is about navigating a relationship that’s about to break and trying your best to make it work despite everything working against you.”

“Come Down” is fueled by human experience, infused with the raw emotion and depth that have become synonymous with Silva’s music. Accompanied for live performances by drummer/vocalist Matt Babineau and bassist Dan Joseph, Silva’s power trio delivers a high-energy rock experience that builds upon the dynamic musical versatility established in his previous musical outlets. “Come Down” sets the stage for what promises to be a groundbreaking debut album, offering listeners a taste of the sonic journey that awaits.

The live-off-the-floor video for “Come Down” is an engaging introduction to what is to come in the debut release. It is recommended for fans of Foo Fighters, Danko Jones, and Green Day.

Watch and listen to “Come Down” at https://youtu.be/dBzw9y854l8

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/Qq5d

“The Chase” is out on May 3, 2024, and is available for pre-order at http://natesilvamusic.bandcamp.com.

Previous Videos:

Music Video – “Burn” – https://youtu.be/zywOOX1Xx3I

Live Video – “Cauterize” – https://youtu.be/–zFdRHj_YY

Track Listing:
1-Best Damn Thing (3:12)
2-The Chase (feat. Dino Soares) (3.52)
3-Come Down (3:23)
4-Said And Done (5:09)
5-Burn! (3:06)
6-Cauterize (feat. Kevin Daoust) (4:24)
7-Perpetuate (5:46)

Album Band Line Up:
Nathan Da Silva – Lead Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synthesizer
Shawn Sasyniuk – Drums, Percussion, Lap Steel Guitar on Track 5
Brendan Soares – Vocals on Tracks 2 & 3

Live Band Line Up:
Nathan Da Silva – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Dan Joseph – Bass, Vocals
Matt Babineau – Drums, Vocals

More info: Natesilvamusic.com | Instagram.com/natesilvamusic | Facebook.com/natesilvamusic

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0 IVY GARDENS New Video For Title Track From Upcoming Album “Goon” Is A Belligerently, Grungy Good Time + Canadian Tour (ON, QC, NB, NS, PEI)

April 5, 2024
by Asher
· Ivy Gardens · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 5, 2024

IVY GARDENS New Video For Title Track From Upcoming Album “Goon” Is A Belligerently, Grungy Good Time

Canadian Tour Dates (ON, QC, NB, NS, PEI)

New Album “Goon” Out April 2024

L-R – Sebastian Hogg (Keyboards), Andrew Blackborow (Guitar & Vocals), Joe Zandwyk (Drums & Vocals)

Photo Credit – Rachel Imre

Born on a quiet street named Ivy Gardens Crescent, Ivy Gardens emerged from humble beginnings with an unwavering passion for creating music that resonates with raw energy and volume. Originally formed under a different name, the band, hailing from Niagara, Ontario, Canada, underwent a transformative journey. In 2020, fueled by their collective experiences as young musicians, Ivy Gardens took root and blossomed into a force to be reckoned with. With an EP already under their belts, they are gearing up to release their new album “Goon” on April 19. Ahead of this release, they are premiering the title track, which they comment on:

“Goon is a song that was written with the intention of being both rhythmically intricate, but ultimately danceable. Where the verses are filled with screaming lyrics from the point of view of a struggling addict, the chorus takes a more melodic approach, as the person in question experiences the ecstasy that comes with getting their fix. This song is filled with sonic surprises, and we hope it serves as a sweet release for all those “goons” out there.”

To support this album, Ivy Gardens will be embarking on a tour through Eastern Canada (dates listed below) and each stop promises to be a rip-roaring good time. One of their gigs is typically 30 to 40 unbroken minutes of high-energy, heavy-hitting music at a crushing volume. Beaten-to-hell drums, throbbing bass synth, searing organ, and a liquid wall of guitar sludge. One song flows immediately into the next.

Ivy Gardens wastes no time, gets the audience involved, and provides an immersive, belligerent, good time full of sweat, sludge, and grunge. They are recommended for fans of Truckfighters, Queens of the Stone Age, and Nirvana.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Goon” via its premiere on Outlaws of The Sun HERE.

“Goon” is out April 19th, 2024, and available for album pre-order at https://ivygardens.bandcamp.com.

Previous music video for “Boner” at https://youtu.be/ZhGSSAPQUxA

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3VmwMi6

More info: Facebook.com/ivygardensband | Instagram.com/ivygardensofficial

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0 Streaming Now! OMNIVIDE’s Melodic And Dark Debut Progressive Metal Album “A Tale of Fire” + Canadian Tour Dates (NB, NS, QC, ON)

March 21, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Omnivide

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Montreal, QC – March 21, 2024

Streaming Now! OMNIVIDE’s Melodic And Dark Debut Progressive Metal Album “A Tale of Fire”

Eastern Canadian Tour Dates (NB, NS, QC, ON)

L-R – Alex Cormier (Bass), Nicolas Pierre Boudreau (Guitar), Samuel Frenette (Guitar & Vocals), Samuel Lavoie (Keyboards), Marc-André Richard (Drums)

Photo Credit – Deepti Suddul – DeeptiSuddul.com

Omnivide, the Canadian progressive metal act, formed in 2020 and is ready to release its debut album “A Tale of Fire”. Musically, the album is a blend of their favourite elements from progressive metal, technical death, and symphonic/power metal. There are some very heavy/dark riffs, some very grandiose/more epic sections with lots of orchestral instruments, as well as lighter/cleaner sections with clean vocals. The band expands:

“We are extremely excited to finally share this album with the world. We started working on the first songs in 2019, so this has been in the making for a long time now. We had to learn a lot during those years to achieve our vision, from songwriting to audio engineering and production, and we wanted to make sure that we put out something we’d be truly happy with, which is why the process took so long. We don’t expect the next album to take nearly as long, let’s put it that way!”

With plans for future releases, Omnivide promises to continue pushing the boundaries of its musical exploration, offering fans an evolving and captivating experience. The band encourages fans to expect another album or EP within two years of this release, as they are already immersed in the creation of new material. “A Tale of Fire” is recommended for fans of Alkaloid, Devin Townsend, and Obscura.

Due out on March 22, 2024, “A Tale of Fire” can be heard via its full stream premiere on Bravewords HERE.

Album pre-save at https://linktr.ee/omnivide.

Lyric Video – “Holy Killer” – https://youtu.be/gwIYIHQK_i0

Band Playthrough – “Opulence” – https://youtu.be/cS4yRxU2PWM

Lyric Video – “Cosmic Convergence” – https://youtu.be/xTrUUVcJQXE

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3HR8e91

Omnivide – A Tour of Fire
March 29th – Moncton, NB @ Xeroz Arcade/Bar *
March 30th – Fredericton, NB @ The Cap *
April 5th – Saint John, NB @ The Panic Room *
April 6th – Halifax, NS @ Gus’ Pub
April 10 – Edmundston, NB @ Microbrasserie Ateepic
April 11 – Trois-Rivières, QC @ La Taverne Royale
April 12 – Montreal, QC @ Traxide
April 13 – Quebec City, QC @ Source de la Martinière
April 14 – Sherbrooke, QC @ Le Murdoch
April 15 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria #
April 16 – Guelph, ON @ Red Papaya #
April 17 – Ottawa, ON @ Dominion Tavern #
April 18 – Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck #
April 19 – Waterloo, ON @ Dive Bar #
April 20 – Newmarket, ON @ The Spot #
* With BLEVK
# With Sentiment Dissolve

More info: Omnivide.ca

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“The vast swirling and shimmering sounds that open the new song (Csomic Convergence) quickly encompass the expanse and wonder of the cosmos, but the heavy punching throb of the bass and electrifying percussive acrobatics presage something different on the way — and the change arrives in a sudden flurry of rapidly darting notes, furiously hammering drums, and scalding snarls — which suddenly trade places with sky-high singing. It’s a head-spinning experience, with many moving parts that spin and shift with thrilling speed, eventually overlaid with keys that resemble a glorious heavenly choir whose tones contrast with the ravenous growls and manic instrumental intensity beneath them. Although the rhythm section continue to kick up a storm, the music seems to become even more magnificent and sweeping — until the intensity erupts in blistering blast-beats, unhinged screams, synths that sear, and a thoroughly mind-bending guitar solo at the finale. It’s the kind of closing spectacle that will put your heart in your throat.” – No Clean Singing

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