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• BornBroken’s New Album “Am I Invisible” Brings Forth Empowering Anthems Through Life's Highs And Lows

  Sep 21, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Montreal, Canada’s BornBroken unleashes their latest album “Am I Invisible” as of September 20, 2024. The third full-length can be heard at the following links:

  Bandcamp - https://bornbroken.bandcamp.com​

  Digital - https://ffm.to/785376b4ad1c4c7e8b394d6c59d215c6

  BornBroken members reflect on the creative journey and the deep themes explored in their new work:

  “We wanted to create something raw and real. Creating 'Am I Invisible' was an intense and rewarding process. This album is incredibly personal for all of us. We poured our hearts into every beat, every note. It’s a journey through our highs and lows.”

  Musically, “Am I Invisible” allowed BornBroken to experiment with their roots in metal and its structures. They aimed to blend heavy, aggressive riffs with melodic elements to create a dynamic listening experience. From the relentless march of time in “Time Pays No Respect” to the existential questions in the title track, every song is a piece of their collective soul and they are proud of how the extreme music complements the powerful lyrics.

  BornBroken is excited to share “Am I Invisible” with the world and invites everyone to experience the raw emotion and powerful messages encapsulated in their latest work. They are especially recommended for fans of Chimaira, Machine Head, and Slipknot.

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  Track Listing:​
  1. Time Pays No Respect - 5:04
  2. Am I Invisible - 3:54
  3. Will You Remember - 4:03
  4. How Strong You Are - 4:41
  5. Conflicting Lies - 5:09
  6. Scabs & Scars - 3:36
  7. 7 Mondays - 4:00
  8. Fold - 6:30
  9. Age of Anger - 5:23
  10. The Day I Die Inside - 5:07
  Album Length: 47:31

  BornBroken Album Lineup​
  Mike Marino (Bass)
  Michael Decker (Vocals/ All Guitars)
  Carlos Ojeda (Drums)

  BornBroken live and Official New Lineup​
  Mike Marino (Bass)
  Michael Decker (Vocals/Guitar)
  Carlos Ojeda (Drums)
  Rob Henx (Lead Guitar) Newest member after recording

  More info: BrokenMusic.ca | Facebook.com/BornBroken | X.com/bornbroken | Instagram.com/bornbrokenofficial

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• GRAVEMASS' (ft. former members of Zimmers Hole, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation) New Music Video "Slave To Pain" Is a Hint of Sinister Things To Come!

  Sep 18, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Emerging from the depths of the Canadian West Coast metal scene, GraveMass is set to redefine extreme death metal and black metal with their fierce and unrelenting sound. Comprised of seasoned veterans from bands such as Zimmers Hole, West of Hell, The Golers, Punch Drunk, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation, and more, GraveMass is a new force to be reckoned with in the Canadian metal landscape.

  GraveMass embodies the essence of sonic brutality with their sinister riffs, bone-crushing rhythms, and unholy vocals. Drawing inspiration from legends like Slayer, Venom, Morbid Angel, Watain, and Napalm Death, the band’s music is a relentless onslaught of evil, guaranteed to leave a lasting impact on any listener. The members of GraveMass, with decades of experience between them, have united to create a sound that is both devastating and true to the roots of black metal.

  The band’s debut music video “Slave to Pain” offers fans a glimpse into the raw power and intensity that defines GraveMass. The track, steeped in the tradition of early black metal and tape trading, addresses the harsh realities faced by followers of Abrahamic religions, portraying them as slaves to pain.

  GraveMass is currently preparing to release their debut album later this year. The album, written by Mayan Hate and with lyrics by Lorde Heathen, promises to be a masterclass in extreme death metal, capturing the true spirit of Canadian black metal.

  Prepare yourself for the extreme sonic assault of GraveMass – this is just the beginning.

  Watch and listen to the music video for “Slave to Pain” below.

  Digital Single available at https://gravemass.bandcamp.com/​

  More info: Gravemass.com | Facebook.com/people/Grave-Mass/61556695854887/ | Instagram.com/gravemass1

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• Trois-Rivières MetalFest Announces 2024 Lineup w/ IMMOLATION, UNEARTH, BEYOND CREATION, GOROD, GHOULUNATICS, AUGURY and More!

  Sep 17, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  TMF 2024 Spotify Playlist - https://spoti.fi/4gw6Mcu

  After a sold-out 2023 event that hosted Kataklysm, Suffocation, Incantation, and many more, Trois-Rivières MetalFest is proud to announce their 2024 lineup for its 17th edition on November 22nd and 23rd at the Amphitheatre Cogeco in Trois-Rivières, QC, which stands between Montreal and Quebec City.

  The 2024 extreme music event will showcase headliners New York death metal legends IMMOLATION and Boston metalcore titans UNEARTH with support from Montreal technical death masters BEYOND CREATION, France's progressive metal lords GOROD, Montreal legends GHOULUNATICS, Progressive Death champions AUGURY among many more over the two nights along with the Thursday, November 21st pre-festival kick-off concert at L'Entité (lineups listed below).

  Ticket Info:

  3-Day Pass (Two Main Nights + Pre Fest Show):

  French URL: https://amphitheatrecogeco.com/spectacles/trois-rivieres-metalfest​
  English URL: https://amphitheatrecogeco.com/en/shows/trois-rivieres-metalfest​

  Thursday, Nov 21st - Pre-Fest Show:

  ​https://lepointdevente.com/billets/3rmf2024?lang=en​

  Thursday, Nov 21st - Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm at L'Entité (1420 rue Notre-Dame Centre):​
  Feels Like Home (Qc)
  Hopeless Nation (Qc)
  Polygraph (Qc)
  Chained by Illness (Qc)
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  ​Friday, Nov 22nd - Doors at 5pm, Show at 6pm at Amphitheatre Cogeco (100, avenue des Draveurs):​
  Immolation (Headliner US)
  Beyond Creation (Qc)
  Ghoulunatics (Qc)
  Reanimator (Qc)
  Strigampire (Qc)
  Backstabber (Qc)
  Uriel (Qc)
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  ​Saturday, Nov 23rd - Doors at 5pm, Show at 6pm at Amphitheatre Cogeco (100, avenue des Draveurs):​
  Unearth (Headliner US)
  Gorod (France)
  Necrotic Mutation (Qc)
  Augury (Qc)
  Fracturus (Qc)
  Apocalyptic Fear (Qc)
  Zero State (Qc)

  For more information, please follow Trois-Rivières MetalFest at the following links:

  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/troisrivieresmetalfest​

  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3rivmetalfest​

  ​About: Trois-Rivières Metalfest was originally founded by Jean-François Houle, Samuel Landry, and Annie Richard. Since 2001, Trois-Rivières MetalFest has been bringing metal music fanatics from across Quebec and abroad together for one of the province's most extreme mosh pits. Presenting past headliners such as Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death, Annihilator, Voivod, Despised Icon, and many others to name a few. In 2023, the team experienced a second wind with the addition of new blood. Its new committee, now made up of Jean-François Houle, David Steines, Dany Soucy, and Nicolas Dumais, has set itself the task of ensuring the sustainability of the festival for many years to come! Once again this year, the Trois-Rivières Metalfest will do everything possible to prove that its festival still has its place among the biggest events in the province.

   

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• HELEVORN Release Dark And Gloomy New Doom Metal Album “Espectres”

  Sep 14, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Mallorca, Spain's renowned doom metal band Helevorn is now dropping their fifth studio album, “Espectres” which promises to deliver a gloomy, gothic, and doomy metal listening experience. Following significant line-up changes over the past three years, Helevorn has emerged stronger and more creative than ever. The band enlisted the talents of Sebastià Barceló (Trallery) for drum recordings, adding a new dynamic to their sound. This album represents a slight departure from Helevorn's previous work, with new guitarist Alex composing 60% of the material. Fans can expect the familiar atmospheric and emotional depth Helevorn is known for, but with a rawer, more technical edge. The band shares the details behind the album:

  “This album is based on Hauntology, described first by Jaques Derrida and after by the philosopher Mark Fisher. He wrote “The Ghosts of My Life”, an amazing book where he describes the ‘slow cancellation of future’, and a lot of great concepts about the specters and the absences. How they make us what we really are. Is a fantastic concept to write a Doom Metal album isn't it?”

  While still rooted in their self-coined “Mediterranean Doom” style, this album leans more heavily into pure doom and metal elements. The band promises a less epic, less folk-influenced sound, focusing instead on the core essence of doom metal. Helevorn thinks it can be an intense experience for those who want to connect something very emotional and very philosophic with dark and gloomy music.

  Helevorn will be embarking on an extensive live tour, after the release of the album. Those with an interest in Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, and Draconian, will appreciate the art that they are creating

  Due out on September 13, 2024, from Meuse Music Records, “Espectres” is available for album order (Vinyl/CD) at http://www.helevorn.com/shop | Helevornofficial.bandcamp.com​

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3B4grGV​

   

  Track Listing:​
  1. Inherit the Stars (6:36)
  2. The Defiant God (5:07)
  3. Signals (4:47)
  4. When Nothing Shudders (5:49)
  5. Unbreakable Silence (7:15)
  6. L'Endemà (5:37)
  7. The Lost Futures (5:46)
  8. Children of the Sunrise (4:40)

  More info: https://www.helevorn.com | https://www.facebook.com/helevornband | https://www.instagram.com/helevornband

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• Manuel Barbará Releases Blade Runner Themed Metal EP “Whisper in a Storm”

  Sep 13, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

  Metal guitarist and composer Manuel Barbará is proud to announce the release of his new EP “Whisper in a Storm”. The EP combines the aggression and technical mastery of heavy metal with the formal and harmonic concepts learned from the great composers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Barbará shares what listeners can expect:

  “‘Whisper in a Storm’ had a very “cyberspace and neon” sort of feel to it, which helped steer our decision to make it about Blade Runner. It’s mainly djent and prog, but I’m finding small touches of death metal creeping into my ideas the longer I play in Necro. It features four very distinct songs, each featuring one of my favorite musicians, that all live in the same sonic world. I hope the listeners like it as much as I do.”

  The EP boasts an impressive lineup of guest musicians, including violinist Jody Miller, guitarist Jake Howsam Lowe of Plini and The Helix Nebula, Michael Nystrom Bala of Necronomicon Ex Mortis, vocalist Thalia Tymowski of Among the Stars, and guitarist Millisa Henderson. These collaborations add depth and variety to Barbará's already rich sonic palette.

  Barbará’s compositions aim to unify the spheres of metal and classical music, creating carefully constructed pieces full of ambiance and color. This EP is designed to be a strange, adventurous, expertly crafted punch to the face with just enough spacey ambiance to make it punch even harder and just enough big synths to make it feel like you might be stabbed with a katana under a neon sign. It is recommended for fans of Periphery, Meshuggah, and Keith Merrow.

  Due out September 13, 2024, “Whisper in a Storm” is available for digital pre-save at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/manuelbarbar/whisper-in-a-storm​

  Track Listing:​
  1. Dead Hand (feat. Jody Miller) – 5:43
  2. A Different Horizon (feat. Jake Howsam Lowe) – 5:49
  3. Aphelion (feat. Michael Nystrom Bala) – 4:13
  4. Whisper in a Storm (feat. Thalia Tymowski & Millisa Henderson) – 4:51
  5. Whisper in a Storm (instrumental) – 4:51
  EP Length: 24:42

  More info: Manuelbarbara.com | Facebook.com/8stringalchemy | Instagram.com/8stringalchemy | Tiktok.com/@8stringalchemy

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