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0 Calgary’s RED CAIN To Perform On Vancouver’s Hyperspace Metal Festival April 27th

March 27, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Red Cain

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Montreal, QC – March 27, 2019

For fans of Kamelot, Symphony X, Alter Bridge, Tesseract, Ghost

Calgary’s RED CAIN To Perform On Vancouver’s Hyperspace Metal Festival April 27th

Debut Album “Kindred: Act I” Out Now

Calgary’s RED CAIN are thrilled to announce they will be performing on this year’s Hyperspace Metal Festival in Vancouver, BC for the second night of the event on April 27th at the Rickshaw Theatre alongside Crimson Shadows, Judicator and many more. Full details and line up can be found here.

“Red Cain is hugely pumped to be invited to participate in the mighty Hyperspace Power Metal Festival! We cannot wait to bring our brand of groovy, lethal, story-driven Slavic power metal to BC for the first time and rock our Vancouver fan base! We want to extend our thanks to Journeyman Productions and Joey Hockin for holding the event and inviting us to share the stage with so many straight-up brilliant Canadian power metal bands. Sharpen your swords, light the fires, and mark Saturday, April 27th on your calendars – this will be a weekend to remember!” says vocalist Evgeniy Zayarny.

RED CAIN will be performing in support of their first full-length “Kindred: Act I” that was recently released on March 1, 2019. The album was produced by Sascha Laskow (Every Hour Kills, ex-Divinity) with the band at Perfect Filth Studios and features guests Kobra Paige (Kobra And The Lotus), Daniel Louden (Benevolent Like Quietus) and guitarist Tyler Corbett. The album’s artwork was done by Timur Khabirov with cover design by Igor Zayarny.

The band has shared a few videos in support of the debut album. Their music video for “Zero” recently won the Award of Recognition in the Best Music Video category at the Accolade Global Film Competition in Los Angeles.

Music Video – Zero – https://youtu.be/UdlOEHxi1-E

Lyric Video – Wing of The Crow” ft. Kobra Paige (Kobra and The Lotus) – https://youtu.be/–MNPiODQD8

Music Video – “Snakebouquet” – https://youtu.be/Lk9Wi2lzbW0

Born out of the emerging metal scene of Calgary, AB, RED CAIN is a modern melodic metal project with European roots. With intricate songwriting, a heavy yet melodic feel reminiscent of progressive acts, and eerie ambient elements, RED CAIN champion a fluid, dynamic, and unique musical style centered around telling dark, conceptual Faustian sagas and constructing those into an unforgettable live experience. Listeners might well pick out elements reminiscent of such luminary acts as Kamelot, Symphony X, Tesseract, Draconian, Marilyn Manson, whipped into a venomous new shape.

“Kindred: Act I” is available on Bandcamp here, iTunes, CD Baby, Spotify.

Show Dates:

April 27 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre – Hyperspace Metal Festival

May 3 – Calgary, AB – Dickens

Track Listing:
1. Snakebouquet (6:07)
2. Midnight Sarabande (5:26) (guest guitar from Tyler Corbett)
3. Zero (6:22)
4. Blood & Gold (4:32)
5. Juliet (5:03) (guest vocals Daniel Louden of Benevolent Like Quietus)
6. All Is Violence (5:40)
7. Wing of The Crow (6:00) (guest vocals Kobra Paige of Kobra and The Lotus)
Album Length: 39:12

Album Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Brendan Doll – Guitar
Noah Bockmuehl – Guitar
Rogan McAndrews – Bass
Taylor Gibson – Drums

Live Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Carlos Cruz – Guitar
Noah Bockmuehl – Guitar
Rogan McAndrews – Bass
Taylor Gibson – Drums

For more info:
http://facebook.com/redcainofficial
http://www.twitter.com/RedCainArmy
http://www.instagram.com/RedCainArmy

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“Symphonic progressive metal with alternative and gothic nuances – Red Cain are well on their way to establishing new territory in story telling and musical match-ups. Kindred: Act I represents a fine opening album for these Canadians, and should lend itself well to various multi-media opportunities for live show and film options. The best records connect on a mind, body, and spirit level – and this will be one that should be in the conversation for visionary, forward-thinking effort, proving the ink is not dry on what metal can bring to the table for innovation.” – Dead Rhetoric

“Kindred: Act I is all about raw and unbridled metal power. A thoughtful brand of metal that – for once – does not base itself on mindless growling about the stage along normal lines of metal conduct. Instead they rip the established status quo to pieces and attack with a very unusual metal dish. One that comes with a distinct groove to boot… a very tasty fusion of Progressive and Power Metal that we have rarely seen to date. A metal dish best consumed red-hot. Have some, you will not regret it.” – Rock Music Raider

“I couldn’t be more impressed with this band and album from the opening track “Snake Bouquet” to the last track “Wing Of The Crow” which is an awesome closing track with guest vocals from Kobra Paige of Kobra and The Lotus. This album takes you on an epic and melodic journey, I feel fans of bands from Avatar to Kamelot to Marilyn Manson and anything in between will really love this album.” – Crannk

“Red Cain have produced a very awesome album. It sounds and looks very professional, has great riffs and epic melodies. Keep an eye on these guys, they will come very far.” – Lyrical Spell Magazine

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0 RED CAIN’s “Zero” Wins Music Video Award At Accolade Global Film Competition In LA

March 19, 2019
by Asher
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Montreal, QC – March 19, 2019

For fans of Kamelot, Symphony X, Alter Bridge, Tesseract, Ghost

RED CAIN’s “Zero” Wins Music Video Award At Accolade Global Film Competition In LA

Debut Album “Kindred: Act I” Out Now

Calgary’s RED CAIN are thrilled to announce their music video for “Zero” in support of their recently released debut album “Kindred: Act I” has won the Award of Recognition in the Best Music Video category at the Accolade Global Film Competition in Los Angeles.

Music Video – Zero – https://youtu.be/UdlOEHxi1-E

The band comments:

“This is a brilliant and unexpected development that nevertheless validates the work and passion we placed into every track, video, and live performance for “Kindred: Act I” and inspires us even more to share what we do with you – the Red Cain Army!

We want to extend a massive thank you to Rik Zak and Jun Ren – their passion for their craft, for our music, and their relentless pursuit of perfection in the vision all of us created, was a key driver behind the success of “Zero”. We cannot wait to continue collaborating on many more outstanding film projects with these incredibly talented filmmakers.

And of course, we want to thank the entire team that was crucial in making the music video, compelling story, and incredibly cool project that is “ZERO”: R.A.V., Gina Zak, Blaise Zak, Igor Zayarny, Noah Bockmuehl, Arun Chaturvedi, Lucie Brouillard, Gary Walsh, Shae Dean Barry, Kristen Fischbuch, and Violet the hedgehog.

Check out the video, let us know what you think, and stay vigilant – there is much more to come!”

The band released their first full-length “Kindred: Act I” on March 1, 2019. The album was produced by Sascha Laskow (Every Hour Kills, ex-Divinity) with the band at Perfect Filth Studios and features guests Kobra Paige (Kobra And The Lotus), Daniel Louden (Benevolent Like Quietus) and guitarist Tyler Corbett. The album’s artwork was done by Timur Khabirov with cover design by Igor Zayarny.

“Kindred: Act I” is available on Bandcamp here, iTunes, CD Baby, Spotify.

Lyric Video – Wing of The Crow” ft. Kobra Paige (Kobra and The Lotus)– https://youtu.be/–MNPiODQD8
Music Video – “Snakebouquet” – https://youtu.be/Lk9Wi2lzbW0

Show Dates:

April 27 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre – Hyperspace Metal Festival

May 3 – Calgary, AB – Dicken’s

Album Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Brendan Doll – Guitar
Noah Bockmuehl – Guitar
Rogan McAndrews – Bass
Taylor Gibson – Drums

Live Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Carlos Cruz – Guitar
Noah Bockmuehl – Guitar
Rogan McAndrews – Bass
Taylor Gibson – Drums

For more info:
http://facebook.com/redcainofficial
http://www.twitter.com/RedCainArmy
http://www.instagram.com/RedCainArmy

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“Overall, this was a very original album. I find it very difficult to locate a counterpart for RED CAIN, as they have clearly created their own sound in the genre. What we have here is a two headed beast of sad and melancholy music on one side and angry and raging music on the other. The two combine somewhere in the middle with flair for the dramatic and impassioned vocals. This is definitely worth your time if you are looking for something off the beaten path.” – Metal Temple

“Kindred: Act I is all about raw and unbridled metal power. A thoughtful brand of metal that – for once – does not base itself on mindless growling about the stage along normal lines of metal conduct. Instead they rip the established status quo to pieces and attack with a very unusual metal dish. One that comes with a distinct groove to boot… a very tasty fusion of Progressive and Power Metal that we have rarely seen to date. A metal dish best consumed red-hot. Have some, you will not regret it.” – Rock Music Raider

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0 MetalInjection Premiere Violin Progressive Metal CYDEMIND’s VIVALDI Cover In Stunning Music Video “Winter”

March 11, 2019
by Asher
· Cydemind · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 11, 2019

For fans of Symphony X, Dream Theater, Haken, Plini, Ayreon, Neal Morse Band, Genesis, Rush

MetalInjection Premiere Violin Progressive Metal CYDEMIND’s VIVALDI Cover In Stunning Music Video “Winter”

After releasing their debut album “Erosion” in 2017 and writing the videogame soundtrack of NavyBlue and the Spectrum Killers in 2018, CYDEMIND is back with a new single and music video called “Winter”. The song is an arrangement of one of Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Season violin concertos.

Watch “Winter” via MetalInjection.net at the following link: http://www.metalinjection.net/video/cydeminds-violin-metal-shred-was-made-for-winter-in-this-beautiful-video

As the Montreal-based quintet is led by classical violinist Olivier Allard, it was natural for the band to showcase its classical sound in this music video.

“It’s always been in CYDEMIND’s side-projects to make metal covers of classical music pieces, says Olivier. What better way to start than with one of my favorite violin concertos by Vivaldi!”

Co-directors Vincent Allard and Juliette Guerin hopped in the project without hesitation:

“Vivaldi’s Winter violin concerto is already such a cinematic piece with lots of contrast. It was a great challenge to find landscapes that could match both our view of Quebec’s winter while maintaining CYDEMIND’s highly energetic approach to the piece.”

The video was shot in various locations in Quebec, Canada. Scheduled to be filmed in March 2018, the project was postponed to February 2019 due to bad weather.

“As much as we had no luck last year, karma was on our side this year, says guitarist Kevin Paquet. The weather was fabulous, I think it definitely highlights the splendor of our Canadian winters.”

“Winter” was recorded at The Grid studio in collaboration with producer Christian Donaldson (The Agonist, Cryptopsy, Beyond Creation). The artwork was created by CYDEMIND’s own drummer Alexandre Dagenais.

“Winter” is available for stream and download on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, and all other major platforms, where you can also find CYDEMIND’s debut album Erosion (2017).

For more info:
http://www.cydemind.com
http://www.twitter.com/cydemind
http://www.instagram.com/cydemind
http://www.twitter.com/cydemind

About:
In a world where so much music is bland and generic, CYDEMIND is a breath of fresh air! Mixing progressive rock, jazz, classical, and progressive metal, Montreal-based CYDEMIND is a special and unique band, one we’ll be hearing a lot more from in the future. Influenced by such bands as Dream Theater. Symphony X. Haken, Neal Morse Band, and jazzmen like Avishai Cohen and Tigran Hamasyan, violinist Olivier Allard describes their sound as “violin meets instrumental prog metal!”.

Prolific artists, CYDEMIND released its first EP ‘Through Mists and Ages’ back in 2014 and soon after its single ‘What Remains’. After a few years of writing and refining their sound, the quintet (violin, bass, piano, guitar, drums) came back with their first full-length album. Entitled ‘Erosion’, its six tracks are centered around the theme of nature and its persistence through time. Epic is the word here, with one track clocking in at an impressive 27 minutes. ‘Erosion’ was released independently on Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all major online retailers.

CYDEMIND then branched off a bit from the usual metal band musical path to produce the music for the indie video game ‘Navyblue and the Spectrum Killers’. The game released in September 2018 and is available on Steam. In addition to writing the whole soundtrack for the game, CYDEMIND also released two singles ‘Navyblue’ and ‘Lights of Iberia’ as bonus content for the game.

To further expand their musical soundscape and reach new audiences, the versatile band released its first music video ‘Winter’ in March 2019. The single is an arrangement of Vivaldi’s ‘Winter violin concerto’ from the Four Seasons. Shot in various locations in Quebec, Canada, the video highlights both the majestic Canadian winter and the highly energetic performance of the band.

In addition to their recording experiences, the band has performed many times in the Montreal area since 2011 in venues like Foufounes Électriques, Katacombes, Theatre Plaza and more. They recently created the first edition of Proggy Nights in Canada, a small tour that reunited 3 Canadian prog bands in Québec City, Montreal and Toronto.

Aside from their performance expertise, Olivier (violin) and Camille (piano) have also been teaching their instrument for many years. Olivier is a doctorate student in violin performance at University of Montreal, while Camille graduated from the classical piano program at CEGEP St-Laurent in Montreal.

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“presented what will easily be among the top prog metal albums of the year…” – Metal Underground

“An epic album in every sense of the word” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“Cydemind have an excellent album on their hands with “Erosion.”” – Progressive Music Planet

“Everything a person could want in his or her progressive metal is contained within the album’s six tracks. Heavy, complex riffs? Check. Knotty, constantly-shifting time signatures? Check. Shreddy solos? Double check. Winding, non-linear song structures? Epic track lengths? Uplifting melodies? Check, check, and check. And then there’s that violin. It’s pretty clear from the first few notes that Olivier Allard has classical training, because he attacks his instrument like Yngwie Malmsteen with a bow.” – Indy Metal Vault

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0 RED CAIN Reveal Their “Kindred: Act I” In Full Album Stream via Beatroute; Album Out March 1st

February 28, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Red Cain

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Montreal, QC – February 28, 2019

For fans of Kamelot, Symphony X, Alter Bridge, Tesseract, Ghost

RED CAIN Reveal Their “Kindred: Act I” In Full Album Stream via Beatroute

Debut Album Out March 1st

With the release of their first full-length “Kindred: Act I” on the horizon (March 1, 2019), RED CAIN are proud to premiere the album’s full stream via Beatroute.

The band comments:

“With our first full-length album “Kindred: Act I”, we dive into a conceptual journey through the primordial depth of the human psyche, surfacing to tell mythological tales of war, love, and transformation. Slavic, Celtic, and Egyptian myths all find a place within the tracks, in a venomous new form – battle hymns, sorrow-songs, and eldritch chants. These are tracks we’ve put our blood and spirit into, and while listener-friendly, also contain a huge variety of layering and elements that require a number of listens to truly explore. Each tells a story, and in fact, the concept behind the album (and there is one, which will also be continued in Kindred: Act II), is able to be picked up here.

Musically, “Kindred: Act I” is a further continuation of our EP, and fans will see that while it is still clearly a Red Cain album, there has been a significant progression in both style/songwriting and production. We have kept a raw sound in a modern package, and the tracks themselves are very different yet very connected to one another through a variety of musical, lyrical, and storytelling threads. With our non-musical elements such as music and lyric videos, accompanying short stories, and the lyrics themselves, we hope to tell a compelling tale that appeals to a wide audience. To us, “Kindred: Act I” is an ancient Sumerian incantation etched into the fiberglass wall of a derelict starship. Who can say what’s inside?”

Listen to the full stream of “Kindred: Act I” at the following link: http://beatroute.ca/2019/02/28/album-premiere-red-cain-kindred-act/

RED CAIN‘s debut full length “Kindred: Act I” was produced by Sascha Laskow (Every Hour Kills, ex-Divinity) with the band at Perfect Filth Studios and features guests Kobra Paige (Kobra And The Lotus), Daniel Louden (Benevolent Like Quietus) and guitarist Tyler Corbett. The album’s artwork was done by Timur Khabirov with cover design by Igor Zayarny.

Album pre-order for “Kindred: Act I” is available on Bandcamp here along with previously released singles on iTunes, CD Baby, Spotify.

Music Video – Zero – https://youtu.be/UdlOEHxi1-E
Lyric Video – Wing of The Crow” ft. Kobra Paige (Kobra and The Lotus) – https://youtu.be/–MNPiODQD8
Music Video – “Snakebouquet” – https://youtu.be/Lk9Wi2lzbW0

Album Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Brendan Doll – Guitar
Noah Bockmuehl – Guitar
Rogan McAndrews – Bass
Taylor Gibson – Drums

Live Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Carlos Cruz – Guitar
Noah Bockmuehl – Guitar
Rogan McAndrews – Bass
Taylor Gibson – Drums

For more info:
http://facebook.com/redcainofficial
http://www.twitter.com/RedCainArmy
http://www.instagram.com/RedCainArmy

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Highlight: #9 – RED CAIN – Canadian National Loud Chart – (Earshot) – Nov 15, 2016 (2016 S/T EP)

“With a lot of buzz surrounding the new recording, the local scene is soon going to start seeing this group all over local venues.” – PureGrainAudio (2016 S/T EP)

“Red Cain comes at you with a head-banging force. The impact when you hear the song Guillotine will be leaving you wanting to hear more!” – CFMU 93.3 FM – Master Radio (Hamilton, ON) (2016 S/T EP)

“What works best for Red Cain are those spots in between the sheer intensity of what’s on display – a proper dynamic understanding of quieter introspection, something that makes Opeth and Steven Wilson so brilliant. At 24 minutes and change, Red Cain are on the right path, sure to drum up significant interest as the band deliver songs that contain hooks while pushing boundaries – always the best game plan for long-term appeal in this genre.” – Dead Rhetoric (2016 S/T EP)

“A strong new band in the progressive metal genre, performed with ardor and passion! ” – Lords of Metal

“Red Cain have the songs and are worthy of your time if you are seeking a new symphonic metal band.” – Get Ready To Rock

“it is powerful stuff waiting for ye that risks to blast the socks off your feet.” – Rock Music Raider

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0 RED CAIN Premiere Music Video “Zero” via EverythingIsNoise; Album “Kindred: Act I” Out March 1st

February 14, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Red Cain

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Montreal, QC – February 14, 2019

For fans of Kamelot, Symphony X, Alter Bridge, Tesseract, Ghost

RED CAIN Premiere Music Video “Zero” via EverythingIsNoise; Album “Kindred: Act I” Out March 1st

With the release of their first full-length “Kindred: Act I” on the horizon (March 1, 2019), RED CAIN are proud to premiere their first full music video for “ZERO” via EverythingIsNoise.

For this video, the RED CAIN collaborated with world-class director Rik Zak and cinematographer Jun Ren to recreate their own vision of the vampire myth based on the tale of Osiris – the Egyptian god of the dead – and incorporated this vision into the concept behind the album itself.

Filmed in the dystopian and inhospitable badlands of Drumheller, Alberta, the story-driven video features RED CAIN frontman Evgeniy Zayarny alongside R.A.V. – vocalist of power metal collective Ravenous, in the main roles, and follows the track’s lyrical content in exploring the relationship between fate and free will, success and failure, the search for immortality – and an inglorious death.

With the video of “ZERO”, they travel to ancient Egypt – dry, scorched, old as time, built on top of dead empires; littered with secrets and the devoured remains of hundreds of gods.

Watch “ZERO” at the following link: http://everythingisnoise.net/premieres/follow-the-ancient-myth-of-osiris-with-red-cains-video-for-zero/

Album pre-order for “Kindred: Act I” is available on Bandcamp here along with previously released singles on iTunes, CD Baby, Spotify.

Lyric Video – Wing of The Crow” ft. Kobra Paige (Kobra and The Lotus)– https://youtu.be/–MNPiODQD8
Music Video – “Snakebouquet” – https://youtu.be/Lk9Wi2lzbW0

Album Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Brendan Doll – Guitar
Noah Bockmuehl – Guitar
Rogan McAndrews – Bass
Taylor Gibson – Drums

Live Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Carlos Cruz – Guitar
Noah Bockmuehl – Guitar
Rogan McAndrews – Bass
Taylor Gibson – Drums

For more info:
http://facebook.com/redcainofficial
http://www.twitter.com/RedCainArmy
http://www.instagram.com/RedCainArmy

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Highlight: #9 – RED CAIN – Canadian National Loud Chart – (Earshot) – Nov 15, 2016 (2016 S/T EP)

“With a lot of buzz surrounding the new recording, the local scene is soon going to start seeing this group all over local venues.” – PureGrainAudio (2016 S/T EP)

“A strong new band in the progressive metal genre, performed with ardor and passion! ” – Lords of Metal

“Red Cain have the songs and are worthy of your time if you are seeking a new symphonic metal band.” – Get Ready To Rock

“it is powerful stuff waiting for ye that risks to blast the socks off your feet.” – Rock Music Raider

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0 Sci-Fi Power Metal DIRE PERIL Posts Guitar Playthrough For “The Predator” Inspired Track “Yautja (Hunter Culture)”

February 1, 2019
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· Dire Peril · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 1, 2019

For fans of Iced Earth, Blind Guardian, Symphony X, Iron Maiden

Sci-Fi Power Metal DIRE PERIL Posts Guitar Playthrough For “The Predator” Inspired Track “Yautja (Hunter Culture)”

Debut Album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium” Out Now! via Divebomb Records

Featuring Guests From Unleash The Archers And Ayreon

L-R = John Yelland (Vocals), Jason Ashcraft (Guitar, Bass)

American sci-fi power metal duo DIRE PERIL featuring Jason Ashcraft (Helion Prime) and vocalist John Yelland (Judicator) have posted their new guitar playthrough for their track “Yautja (Hunter Culture)”. The song is off their recently released debut album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium” via Divebomb Records. It was the last track written for their sci-fi inspired album but was made the opener for the release. The song is a 7-minute thrasher taking you on an up close and personal hunt with the Predator species from the classic 80s movie along with it being based on The Predator’s expanded universe in other formats.

Watch the guitar shredding of “Yautja (Hunter Culture)” at the following link: https://youtu.be/as_G6_3URIw

DIRE PERIL’s debut full length “The Extraterrestrial Compendium” bases each one of its 12 songs on classic sci-fi movies including Predator, Total Recall, Starship Troopers, and E.T. and features guest performances by Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers) and the mighty Arjen Anthony Luccassen (Ayreon, Star One, The Gentle Storm).

Physical and digital album plus stream available on Divebomb Records here, Bandcamp, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify.

Lyric Video – “Queen of The Galaxy” featuring Unleash The Archers vocalist Brittney Slayes whom reprise’s her role as Barbarella for a re-recorded version of the track can be watched on Youtube here.Music Video – “Blood In The Ice” here.

Music Video – “Always Right Here” here.

Track Listing:
1. Yautja (Hunter Culture)
2. Planet Preservation
3. Enemy Mine
4. The Visitor
5. Total Recall
6. Queen of The Galaxy*
7. Roughnecks
8. Blood In The Ice
9. Heart of The Furyan
10. Altair IV: The Forbidden Planet
11. Always Right Here
12. Journey Beyond the Stars**

*Features Brittney Slayes
**Features Arjen Anthony Lucassen

Album Band Line Up:
Jason Ashcraft (Guitar, bass)
John Yelland (Vocals)
Featuring Brittney Slayes as guest vocalist on Queen of the Galaxy
Featuring Arjen Anthony Lucassen as a guest

Live Band Line Up:
Jason Ashcraft (Rhythm Guitars)
John Yelland (Vocals)
Chelsea McMasters (Bass)
Steven Soderberg (Lead Guitars)
Tom Tierney (Drums)

For more info:
http://direperil.com
https://www.facebook.com/direperil
https://www.instagram.com/direperil
https://www.patreon.com/direperil

BIO:Dire Peril was an idea that goes as far back as Jason Ashcraft’s (guitars, bass) high school years. The band’s name was inspired by a PC game he used to play, called “Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodline”, which has stuck with him ever since.

Originally formed in 2009, the band went on to create three EPs: Astronomical Minds, Queen of the Galaxy and Through Time and Space, and proceeded to play a handful of local shows, as well as a few out of town gigs. In 2015, feeling like things just weren’t as they should be, Ashcraft decided to take a step back and take a hard look at where the band was headed.

Inspired by all manner of science fiction, especially classic sci-fi movies, Dire Peril regrouped as a double piece; Ashcraft was joined by singer John Yelland, and together they began working on the debut album titled “The Extraterrestrial Compendium,” set for release on November 9, 2018. Recruiting a live line up enabled them to start playing live shows including an upcoming North American tour with Seven Kingdoms allowing the American sci-fi power metal band to reach its final form and share their dark, aggressive adventure with the masses.

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0 RED CAIN Reveal Album Artwork and Track Listing “Kindred: Act I”; Debut Album Out March 1st

January 22, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Red Cain

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Montreal, QC – January 22, 2019

For fans of Kamelot, Symphony X, Alter Bridge, Tesseract, Ghost

RED CAIN Reveal Album Artwork and Track Listing “Kindred: Act I”

Debut Album Out March 1st

New Lyric Video “Wing of The Crow” ft. guest vocals by Kobra Paige (Kobra and The Lotus)

Having released three singles in 2018 “Wing of The Crow” ft. Kobra Paige (Kobra And The Lotus), “Zero” and “Snakebouquet” off their upcoming debut full length“Kindred: Act I”, the band is proud to reveal the album’s artwork by Timur Khabirov, cover design by Igor Zayarny and track listing below.

The album was produced by Sascha Laskow (Every Hour Kills, ex-Divinity) with the band at Perfect Filth Studios and features guests Kobra Paige (Kobra And The Lotus), Daniel Louden (Benevolent Like Quietus) and guitarist Tyler Corbett.

Due out March 1st, 2019, album pre-order for “Kindred: Act I” is available on Bandcamp here along with previously released singles on iTunes, CD Baby, Spotify.

Lyric Video – Wing of The Crow” ft. Kobra Paige (Kobra and The Lotus) – https://youtu.be/–MNPiODQD8
Song Stream – “Zero” – https://youtu.be/n6a_a5QZQw4
Music Video – “Snakebouquet” – https://youtu.be/Lk9Wi2lzbW0

Album Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Brendan Doll – Guitar
Noah Bockmuehl – Guitar
Rogan McAndrews – Bass
Taylor Gibson – Drums

Live Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Carlos Cruz – Guitar
Noah Bockmuehl – Guitar
Rogan McAndrews – Bass
Taylor Gibson – Drums

For more info:
http://facebook.com/redcainofficial
http://www.twitter.com/RedCainArmy
http://www.instagram.com/RedCainArmy

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Highlight: #9 – RED CAIN – Canadian National Loud Chart – (Earshot) – Nov 15, 2016 (2016 S/T EP)

“With a lot of buzz surrounding the new recording, the local scene is soon going to start seeing this group all over local venues.” – PureGrainAudio (2016 S/T EP)

“A strong new band in the progressive metal genre, performed with ardor and passion! ” – Lords of Metal

“Red Cain have the songs and are worthy of your time if you are seeking a new symphonic metal band.” – Get Ready To Rock

“it is powerful stuff waiting for ye that risks to blast the socks off your feet.” – Rock Music Raider

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0 FRACTAL CYPHER Announce Local Montreal Mini-Album Launch Jan 11th @ Foufounes Electriques

December 6, 2018
by Asher
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Montreal, QC – December 6, 2018

For fans of Symphony X, Dream Theater, Scar Symmetry, Sonata Arctica, Kamelot

FRACTAL CYPHER Announce Local Montreal Mini-Album Launch Jan 11th @ Foufounes Electriques

Out Now! Mini-Album “Prelude To An Impending Outcome”

Music Video “From The Above And To The Stars”

L – R: Steven Cope (Drums), Tommy Fradette (Bass), Simon Lavoie (Vocals), Ludovick Daoust (Keyboards), Vincent Bruneau (Guitars)

Photo Credits : Eric Sanchez Photography

Releasing their 4 song mini-album “Prelude To An Impending Outcome” at the beginning of November, Montreal prog quartet FRACTAL CYPHER confirm they will be hosting their local CD album launch on January 11th, 2019 at the infamous Foufounes Electriques. Joining them on the line up will be a stack of talent from Montreal’s progressive metal scene with Darkeon, Unbeing, Moth and Unveil. Full details can be found here.

The band’s new mini-album “Prelude To An Impending Outcome” was produced by Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist, Beyond Creation) and promises to be a roller coaster of genres across completely different sounding songs with intimate lyrics influenced by personal experiences. Each track has a different prominent genre influence from power ballad, blues, djent and jazz with the band’s heavy and melodic base as an anchor. The album artwork was done by Silent Q Design out of Montreal and foreshadows the moody and existential prog metal that lies within. Although this album is more intimate with different textures and influences, the reception to its predecessor should be a prime indication of the talents of FRACTAL CYPHER; this next release is sure to be a masterwork.

The band adds:

“’Prelude To An Impending Outcome’ is a mini album of 4 songs that are completely different from one to another to create a maximum roller coaster effect and make it non linear and interesting to listen to. The clash of style is more important and more obvious than our previous album, but the songs have gained in maturity in term of songwriting and sound. The vibe of this mini-album is really more intimate, due to the lyrics and the overall ambiance/universe of the songs. The melodic side of the band is still really present, offering catchy vocal lines and outstanding solos all over the songs.”

“Prelude To An Impending Outcome” is available for download and stream on Bandcamp, Spotify and iTunes.

Music Video – “From The Above And To The Stars”

Track Listing:
1. Coming Back To Life (10:13)
2. The Grandeur Of It All (6:52)
3. From The Above And To The Stars (8:04)
4. Red Lady (9:30)
Mini-Album Length: 34:30

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/fractalcypher
https://twitter.com/FractalCypher
https://www.instagram.com/fractalcypherofficial
Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/ycb7bspd

BIO:

Fractal Cypher exists to captivate audiences with progressive instrumentals that cut through the mesmerizing vocals and provide a new perspective on each listen. Straight out of the heart of Canada’s metal scene, these Montreal metallers constantly shift their compositions with seamless transitions and theatrical interludes to keep audiences on their toes.

Since 2014, Simon Lavoie (vocals), Ludovick Daoust (keyboard), Vincent Bruneau (guitar), Tommy Fradette (bass) and Steven Cope (drums) have been committed to a constant evolution; the powerful quintet is just as versatile in their music as they are in their musical interests, darting between djent and classic rock whilst anchoring on a power and death metal core.

Their debut album ‘The Human Paradox’ was released in September of 2016, with the follow up mini-album ‘Prelude To An Impending Outcome’ slated to be revealed in November of 2018.

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“Fractal Cypher puts up a great effort of establishing a lot of cinematic overtones on the EP / mini-album and really layer their music masterfully.” – Technical Music Review

“I really enjoyed Fractal Cypher’s debut album The Human Paradox, and this new release is a great overview of what the band’s modern progressive metal is capable of… Another strong release from this up-and-coming group.” – Indy Metal Vault

“The band intended the songs to take the listener on an auditory roller coaster ride, shifting from one genre to another, and I expected an album that’d be all over the place. But it’s not: Fractal Cypher manages to carve its identity out of these influences by forging adventurous tracks that twist and turn on a dime.” – Montreal Rampage

“The album flows wonderfully and consistently with powerful and colorful songs. The music is spacious and well-composed and Fractal Cypher have this musicianship that really gels together.” – Boston Rock Radio

“a great progressive metal record” – Music Addict

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0 Sci-Fi Power Metal DIRE PERIL Premiere Music Video “Always Right Here” via GearGods

November 23, 2018
by Asher
· Dire Peril · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 23, 2018

For fans of Iced Earth, Blind Guardian, Symphony X, Iron Maiden

Sci-Fi Power Metal DIRE PERIL Premiere Music Video “Always Right Here” via GearGods

Debut Album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium” Out Now! via Divebomb Records

Featuring Guests From Unleash The Archers And Ayreon

L-R = John Yelland (Vocals), Jason Ashcraft (Guitar, Bass)

American sci-fi power metal duo DIRE PERIL featuring Jason Ashcraft (Helion Prime) and vocalist John Yelland (Judicator) are premiering their new music video “Always Right Here”. The video captures the band in studio recording one of their lighter tracks off their recently released debut album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium”.

“We are pleased to release our video for one of the slower tracks of the album. This video, though not as intense as “Blood In The Ice”, was a lot of fun to do. We wanted to keep this one simple and give a more in the studio feel. We captured that really well I think.” says Ashcraft.

“Always Right Here” can be viewed on GearGods.net at the following link: http://geargods.net/exclusives/dire-peril-always-right-here-premiere/

Inspired by all manners of science fiction, DIRE PERIL’s debut full length “The Extraterrestrial Compendium” bases each one of its 12 songs on classic sci-fi movies including Predator, Total Recall, Starship Troopers, and E.T. and features guest performances by Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers) and the mighty Arjen Anthony Luccassen (Ayreon, Star One, The Gentle Storm).

Physical and digital album plus stream available on Divebomb Records here, Bandcamp, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify.

*Features Brittney Slayes
**Features Arjen Anthony Lucassen

Album Band Line Up:
Jason Ashcraft (Guitar, bass)
John Yelland (Vocals)
Featuring Brittney Slayes as guest vocalist on Queen of the Galaxy
Featuring Arjen Anthony Lucassen as a guest

Live Band Line Up:
Jason Ashcraft (Rhythm Guitars)
John Yelland (Vocals)
Chelsea McMasters (Bass)
Steven Soderberg (Lead Guitars)
Tom Tierney (Drums)

For more info:
http://direperil.com
https://www.facebook.com/direperil

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“DIRE PERIL prove that America still has great talent in the Power Metal realm” – Metal-Temple

“a wonderful album that will take you on an intergalactic journey through many popular sci fi movies. It is an album that is full of melodic vocals and kick ass guitars. ” – Baby Dolls and Razor Blades

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0 DIRE PERIL Streaming Debut Album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium”

November 8, 2018
by Asher
· Dire Peril · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 8, 2018

For fans of Iced Earth, Blind Guardian, Symphony X, Iron Maiden

DIRE PERIL Streaming Debut Album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium”

Out Nov 9th via Divebomb Records

Featuring Guests From Unleash The Archers And Ayreon

NA Tour Dates w/ Seven Kingdoms

L-R = John Yelland (Vocals), Jason Ashcraft (Guitar, Bass)

American sci-fi power metal duo DIRE PERIL featuring Jason Ashcraft (Helion Prime) and vocalist John Yelland (Judicator) are streaming their debut full length album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium” before it’s official release this Friday, November 9th, 2018 via Divebomb Records. Inspired by all manners of science fiction, “The Extraterrestrial Compendium” bases each one of its 12 songs on classic sci-fi movies including Predator, Total Recall, Starship Troopers, and E.T. and features guest performances by Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers) and the mighty Arjen Anthony Luccassen (Ayreon, Star One, The Gentle Storm).

Ashcraft adds:

“We are thrilled to release this early stream of ‘The Extraterrestrial Compendium’! This is a huge landmark for us and to finally be able to share it with the world is a great feeling.”

The album’s full stream can be heard at the following link: http://direperil.com/the-extraterrestrial-compendium-full-album-stream

For anyone who wants to get a last minute pre-order and chance for a limited edition shirt from DIRE DERIL, please visit the band’s site at www.direperil.com/preorder, plus digital album is also available for pre-order on Divebomb Records here, Bandcamp, Amazon, iTunes.

Seven Kingdom Tour Dates w/ Dire Peril
Nov 14 – Cobra Lounge – Chicago, IL
Nov 15 – Riot Room – Kansas City, MO
Nov 17 – Rockhouse Bar & Grill – El Paso, TX
Nov 18 – Rail Club – Ft. Worth, TX
Nov 19 – Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
Nov 20 – Southport Hall – New Orleans, LA

*Features Brittney Slayes
**Features Arjen Anthony Lucassen

Album Band Line Up:
Jason Ashcraft (Guitar, bass)
John Yelland (Vocals)
Featuring Brittney Slayes as guest vocalist on Queen of the Galaxy
Featuring Arjen Anthony Lucassen as a guest

Live Band Line Up:
Jason Ashcraft (Rhythm Guitars)
John Yelland (Vocals)
Chelsea McMasters (Bass)
Steven Soderberg (Lead Guitars)
Tom Tierney (Drums)

For more info:
http://direperil.com
https://www.facebook.com/direperil

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