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0 Quebec’s NOVA SPEI Shares Xmas Video “Le Père-Noël est une ordure! – Santa Claus is a Garbage!” Off Holiday Album “Noel In Extremis II” (Bam Co. Heavy) Out Now!

December 1, 2023
by Asher
· Music News · Nova Spei (Bam&Co. Heavy)

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Montreal, QC – December 1, 2023

Quebec’s NOVA SPEI Shares Xmas Video “Le Père-Noël est une ordure! – Santa Claus is a Garbage!”

Off Holiday Album “Noel In Extremis II” (Bam Co. Heavy) Out Now!

L-R – Nicolas Dumais (Bass/BackVocal) | Julien De Carufel (Drums) | Dany Duplessis (Singer/Screamer)
Stéphane Filion (Lead Guitarist) | Dany Soucy (Rhythm Guitarist/Ambiant Lead)
Photo Credit – Claude Prud’Homme – Studio-017

Trois-Rivieres, QC’s Nova Spei is back with a new edition of their xmas song “Le Père-Noël est une ordure! – Santa Claus is a Garbage!” (Remixed at 100% by Anthony Chognard from CHS Prod) accompanied by a new music video.

“Le Père-Noël est une ordure! – Santa Claus is a Garbage!” is an original composition on the theme of a bad Santa from a seedy shopping center who humorously missed his life journey.” adds the band.

Taking the opportunity once again to join Bam Co. Heavy‘s second Christmas compilation entitled “Noel In Extremis II”, the holiday album also features tracks from bands Dizzygoth, The Lookout, Vantablack Warship, Dirty Cheetah, Thrash La Reine, Rope Skills, Demonstöne, Tunguska Mammoth, Obscurcis Romancia, MR.82, and Reanimator. Album Artwork by Filip Ivanović.

On “Noël In Extremis II” you will discover Christmas classics with a new twist. which will in turn become classic versions themselves. Get ready to sing your favourite Christmas songs spiced up by each of these groups.

This compilation continues its tradition by donating a portion of its profits from each CD sale to help the homeless and less fortunate. Anticipation is high from fans of previous compilations. “Noel In Extremis” compilations have become prized and sought-after cult collection items.

The video for “Le Père-Noël est une ordure! – Santa Claus is a Garbage!” can be viewed via TheCirclePit at https://youtu.be/64BJkau56ls

Compilation – Noel In Extremis II – CD – https://boutique.boiteamusique.ca/qc/cd/33548-noel-in-extremis-ii-compilation-cd.html

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/2ScSfNPQGIyb64WFIloP1U

Nova Spei will also be performing on December 2nd in Montreal, QC at Foufounes Électriques for the launch party for “Noël In Extremis II” being hosted by BAM Co. Heavy with headliner BARF along with Dizzygoth, The Lookout, Vantablack Warship, Dirty Cheetah, Thrash La Reine, Demonstöne and Tunguska Mammoth.

Event info – https://www.facebook.com/events/1004903737290939/

About: Nova Spei is a francophone progressive metal band that was formed in 2012 by Dany Soucy (guitar) (Dook, Legion) and in 2014 Nicolas Dumais (bass) and Dany Duplessis (vocals) joined the lineup. Stéphane Filion (guitar) joined the band in August 2018 while Julien De Carufel (drums) arrived in August 2021. The band’s second album, “Sequentis” (released November 2021), was named in the top 10 of several media for the year 2021 and was nominated for Metal Album of the Year at the Alternative Music Gala Independent of Quebec (GAMIQ) for 2022.

On “Sequentis”, a groovy undertone meets progressive, catchy riffs, compiled with aggressive vocals belting out the French lyrics. It’s accessible, but edgy enough to suit a discerning metalhead. It is heavier than their 2017 debut self-titled album, but will still be familiar to their current fans. They have a wide range of influences that combine to result in memorable, heavy music.

The djenty French metal is recommended for fans of Architects, Gojira, and Deftones.

“Sequentis” is now out via Bam&Co-Heavy. The album was written and produced by Nova Spei plus mixed and mastered by Anthony Chognard along with the album artwork done by Filip Ivanovic.

Album stream and download Novaspei.bandcamp.com, Spotify, Apple Music, Bam&Co.Heavy Online Store.

Previous Videos:
“La Proie” – https://youtu.be/YHi8QTU5_Yc
“Sorcière” – https://youtu.be/KfPMCk2tj4I

For more info:
NovaSpei.com
Facebook.com/NovaSpei
Twitter.com/NovaSpeiBand
Instagram.com/novaspei

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“Une pièce qui a tout ce qui faut pour devenir un classique du métal québécois. Des phrases percutantes et pleine de sens sur une musique lourde à souhait.” – Ondes Chocs

“Nova Spei : Nouvel espoir sur la scène métallique au Québec” – Voir

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0 HELLEVATE Is Deciding Who is Naughty Or Nice With “Krampusnacht”

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Montreal, QC – December 23, 2019

For fans of Exodus, Heathen, Iced Earth, Sanctuary, Forbidden

HELLEVATE Is Deciding Who is Naughty Or Nice With “Krampusnacht”

L-R: Dan “Danowar” Whitmer (Guitar), Erik “Jager” Schmutzler (Vocals), RJ “Machine Gun” Whitmer (Drums),
Zack “The Ripper” Burke (Bass), Josh “The Boss” Cole (Guitar)

Photo by Jeffery Ulfhednar Allee

Tis the season for mistletoe, Christmas pudding, Auntie Martha’s awful sweaters and of course, Krampus. Krampus the goat demon comes to take away all the children who have misbehaved during the year and this traditional central European folktale gets revisited with the seasonally appropriate track “Krampusnacht” from Kansas City’s HELLEVATE.

Fortunately, it seems we’ve mostly been good this year as we get this new single to bang our heads to instead of getting eaten by a monster. The speed/thrash act revisions the classic tale with a choice blend of hard-hitting riffs and quick drum work that is a welcome respite from the monotony of traditional Christmas music we’ve been forced to endure.

“Krampusnacht” comes from the three-track EP of the same name, which also includes “If You Want Peace…” and “Prepare For War”. It’s a hearty dash of thrash to complement your holidays. So while you’re unwrapping presents and stuffing your face with baked goods, add some Hellevate to your traditions and turn up Krampusnacht.

Listen to “Krampusnacht” on YouTube HERE or Bandcamp.

Track Listing:
1. Krampusnacht (6:58)
2. If You Want Peace… (0:43)
3. Prepare for War (4:25)
EP Length: 12:07

For more info:
Facebook.com/hellevate
Instagram.com/hellevateband
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About:

HELLEVATE is an up and coming speed/thrash metal band based out of Kansas City, Missouri.

The band was originally founded by Danöwar in Kansas City in the mid-2000s with the intention of being the most Metal of Heavy Metal bands. Like all bands, the up-and-coming HELLEVATE endured several fluctuating lineups and styles for several years. The band came together in late 2009 with drummer RJ “The Machine Gun” Whitmer (brother of Danöwar), and Zack “The Ripper” Burke on bass guitar. Current vocalist Erik “Jager” Schmutzler and guitarist Josh “The Boss” Cole joined the band in early 2013.

HELLEVATE released the first EP in 2010 and a self-titled full-length album in late 2012. The band released a second EP “Kill Confirmed” in 2014 with the new band lineup along with the full-length album, “Weapons Against Their Will” released in July of 2016.

The band has established itself by sharing the bill with many nationally touring bands, including Exodus, Kreator, Accept, Overkill, Ghoul, Venom Inc., and Danzig, just to name a few. With a great lineup and a bright future ahead of them, HELLEVATE continues to grow as a musical force in the metal world and intends to dominate and annihilate for many years to come.

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“Kansas City-based Hellevate fully meets the standards of this great gem, therefore I’d like to recommend their brand new effort to each and everyone hooked on the forces Bay Area Thrash Metal mainly.” – Metal To Infinity
“These sons a bitches are a playing a brand of Metal that so many others don’t have the wit or balls to play.” – The Gauntlet“This is impressive, first rate songwriting – incorporating a modern fusion of thrash, power, and traditional/classic metal that whips up a frenzy of interest and should be a part of your world if any of these styles receive airplay in your world.” – Dead Rhetoric

“A great amalgamation of power, speed, thrash and death all come siphoning through a traditional metal template.” – Dead Rhetoric

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0 LOST IN STATIC Shares Holiday Metal Cover “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (Mariah Carey)

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Montreal, QC – November 22, 2019

For fans of Volumes, After the Burial, Veil of Maya, Born of Osiris, Periphery

LOST IN STATIC Shares Holiday Metal Cover “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (Mariah Carey)

L-R: Tyler Johansen (Drums), Jared Boyd (Bass), Noureen Amin (Vocals), Lance MacBain (Guitar)

Photo Credit: Joe Miles

Calgary’s LOST IN STATIC are a new band to the Canadian metal scene in the vein of groups like Volumes, After the Burial, Veil of Maya, and Born of Osiris, and like fellow artists, are pushing their way up the ladder to be noticed by fans of the genre. This past October, they released the debut single ‘Feel Alive’, a track that features heavy, fun, and awe-inspiring djent rhythms. Taking no pause to make more noise and stir up mosh pits once again, LOST IN STATIC are ready to warm the hearts of fans this coming holiday season with their metal rendition of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You”.

Guitarist Lance MacBain explains:

“I love Christmas and I love Christmas music. Ever since August Burns Red started putting out Christmas music I have been wanting to make some in my own way. So with the band starting to take off this year, it was time to finally write one. “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” was picked because it’s one of the best known Christmas songs and I had lots of ideas for it, so that’s what we went with! We hope everyone enjoys it as much as we do!”

Riveting and aggressive, listen to LOST IN STATIC‘s holiday cover via TheCirclePit‘s YouTube HERE.

And if ya like to hear (maybe cringe), the original Mariah Carey pop version here.

LOST IN STATIC‘s debut single/video “Feel Alive” HERE.

Show Dates:
Nov 30 – Calgary, AB – Border Crossing (MOSH LOTTO 3)

For more info:
Facebook.com/lostinstatic.band
Instagram.com/lostinstatic.official

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