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• TZIMANI Makes Their Rock N Roll Return With New Single “We Stand And Fight”

  Jul 19, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  After a five-year hiatus from releasing new material, San Diego, USA’s Tzimani is set to unleash their highly anticipated new single “We Stand and Fight”, on July 19, 2024. This track marks the dynamic duo of brothers Eddie and Seb Vazquez’s bold return to the metal scene, blending old-school heavy metal elements with their unique sound. They comment on the single:

  “We Stand and Fight is the rippin’ high-octane opening track to our debut album. We knew from the get-go that this song would be the opening track to the record, with its triumphant and powerful riffs, leads, and battle-themed lyrics about rising to the occasion and fighting for what you believe in, against all odds. Since we wrote the song, it has become our show opener and a live staple when we need to kickstart the crowd and get heads banging.”

  You know those albums that you listen to over and over again and you just know when the first song hits your sense of familiarity, nostalgia, warmth, and comfort? That is what Tzimani is trying to encapsulate. The song is straightforward rockin’ heavy metal and they feel it is the best track to kick off the next release cycle and to show all the fans as well as new folks listening to them, what they are capable of.

  Despite the relentless touring from 2017 to 2019, the pandemic brought an unexpected slowdown for Tzimani. From 2020 to 2023, the band entered a dormant phase, with limited activity and sporadic performances across California. During this period, however, they remained active in the local scene, using the time to write, record, and finalize their highly anticipated debut album, which can be expected in the near future. They are recommended for fans of Van Halen, Revolution Saints, and Santa Cruz.

  Listen to “We Stand and Fight” at the following links:

  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yneRSyOlHY

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  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3WerpQK​

  Bandcamp - https://tzimani.bandcamp.com/track/we-stand-and-fight​

  More info: https://www.facebook.com/tzimaniofficial | https://www.instagram.com/tzimani_official​

   

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• ETERNAL DRAK Sets Historical Hauntings To Black Metal In New Album “Imprisoned Souls”

  Jul 17, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Left, Andres Martinez “Drakar” (Vocal/Guitar) – Right, Francisco Avella “Xenx” (Drums)

  Photo Credit: Pamela Insuasty

  Québec City, Canada’s, Eternal Drak are releasing their fifth black metal album “Imprisoned Souls” this week and they are excited to see fans' reactions to this offering that describes a horror story between thrash, black, and death, and has a twisted concept surrounding the tribulations of trapped spirits and anecdotes from residents of an enchanted place. The band explains further:

  “The process of creating this album was an intense and liberating experience. We delve into the darkness and depth of our souls to give life to a set of songs that reflect our evolution as a band and unbridled passion for the genre. Every riff, every scream, and every note was carefully crafted to convey the raw energy and brutality that characterizes our style. In the studio, we felt like prisoners of our own emotions, but in the end, we managed to free our souls through music.”

  “Imprisoned Souls” is a ten-song horror journey into the darkest depths of extreme metal. Eternal Drak hopes this album catches listeners in a whirlwind of dizzying riffs, frenetic rhythms, and lyrics full of desperation and rebellion. They want everyone who dares to give this a spin to feel the power of thrash black metal in each song and become fully immersed in a state of trance and liberation.

  For Eternal Drak, each album has a different concept, and on this album, most of the lyrics are about experiences lived on an old farm located in Colombia where there was an improvised hospital during a great battle of the War of Independence. Other lyrics are interpretations of what they believe is behind these paranormal stories. Join in the eerie atmosphere that is highly recommended for fans of Watain, Kreator, and Motorhead.

  “Imprisoned Souls” is now available as of July 17th, 2024 at the following links:

  Band's Official Webstore - https://eternaldrak.com​

  Bandcamp - https://eternaldrak.bandcamp.com

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Lrx4xV

   

  Track Listing:​
  1. Soul Of Hate - 4:00
  2. Circle Of Black Flames - 4:20
  3. She Is A Magnet - 4:17
  4. Haunting Place - 4:43
  5. Oda A La Luna (Re Recorded) - 4:20
  6. Take No Prisoners - 5:49
  7. The Woman In Sandals - 4:04
  8. The Mist - 3:26
  9. Feasting The Anguish - 3:40
  10. Bound By Ambition - 4:10
  Album Length: 42:49

  More info: http://www.eternaldrak.com | https://www.facebook.com/EternalDrak | https://www.instagram.com/eternaldrak

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• Heavy NFLD Fest Announces 2024 Lineup w/ THOUSAND KNIVES, FEAR AND FILTH, HELSREACH, VERTEBREAKER, THE ORDER OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD, SMOKE SIGNALS And More!

  Jul 10, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Poster Design - Samuel Brown // Airline Bourbon

  From the furthest Eastern edge of Canada comes the second edition of Heavy NFLD Fest. Taking place over three days in three venues across two cities, Newfoundland and Labrador’s new heavy music festival will bring 30 bands to the stage. The lineup includes Nova Scotian artists Thousand Knives, Helsreach, and Fear and Filth, along with a legion of Newfoundland and Labrador's finest punk, metal, and alternative artists.
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  Given its geography as the most easterly province in the country, Newfoundland and Labrador is not a frequent stop on most artists’ tours, even those from its closest Maritime neighbors. The festival aims to draw artists to the province while showcasing their own.
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  ​“Heavy NFLD originally started as a YouTube channel intended to archive heavy music from Newfoundland and Labrador, and eventually morphed into a blog where I began covering news about the local music scene in the province,” explains founder Greg Ravengrave. “Growing up in Glovertown, where the population is 2,000 people, there was no music scene to speak of. It all felt very isolating. When I moved to the province’s capital of St. John's, I discovered the vibrant punk and metal scene here, but I always felt like the rest of Canada never really paid attention to us. It's been my dream since the start of this project to throw a festival that both celebrates local metal and punk from Newfoundland and Labrador and entices bands from elsewhere in the country to make the trek out here. Eight years down the road, and it's finally happening.”

  St. John’s based musician, audio engineer, and event producer Ben Chapman-Smith serves as the festival’s Programming Manager. Of his role as architect of the event, he says, “Organizing Heavy NFLD Fest into a recurring annual festival is not just about filling a clear gap in the market. This is about developing a way to celebrate Newfoundland and Labrador's bustling, but often underrepresented, heavy music scene. We are creating new infrastructure for our artists and strengthening our connections with the rest of Atlantic Canada and even the rest of Canada as the festival grows.”​
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  In its local programming, Heavy NFLD Fest boasts a broad offering of both established and new artists from across the province. The festival includes both all-ages and bar shows in Corner Brook on the west coast of Newfoundland and in the capital city of St. John’s on July 19-21, 2024.
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  ​Heavy NFLD Fest passes can be bought in advance here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heavynfld-fest-2024-tickets-914779127997. Daily entry tickets are available at the door.
  Corner Brook: $25 advance pass (entry to 2 shows on July 19) or $15 at the door per show
  St. John’s: $50 advance pass (entry to 3 shows on July 19, 20, 21) or $25 at the door per show
  Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/8586729454690496​

  Heavy NFLD Fest 2024 Lineup:​
  ​DAY 1: FRIDAY, JULY 19th, 2024 @ THE ROCK HOUSE (19+) [St. John’s]

  – Doors – 8:30

  – Bog Rot

  – The Tangerine Machine

  – Mantra

  – Vertebraeker

  – Sons of an Eastern Moon

  – Hag

  – The Birchmen

   

  DAY 1: FRIDAY, JULY 19th, 2024 @ RETRO ARCADE (All Ages) [Corner Brook]

  – Doors – 5:00 PM

  – October Wasp

  – Paranoia

  – The Order of the Precious Blood

  – Fear and Filth

  – Helsreach

  – Thousand Knives

   

  DAY 1: FRIDAY, JULY 19th, 2024 @ RETRO ARCADE (19+) [Corner Brook]

  – Doors – 10:00 PM

  – Dwight

  – The Order of the Precious Blood

  – Helsreach

  – Thousand Knives

  – Fear and Filth

   

  DAY 2: SATURDAY, JULY 20th, 2024 @ THE ROCK HOUSE (19+) [St. John’s]

  – Doors – 8:30 PM

  – Desperta

  – Of the Black

  – Smoke Signals

  – The Order of the Precious Blood

  – Fear and Filth

  – Thousand Knives

  – Helsreach

   

  DAY 3: SUNDAY, JULY 21st, 2024 @ PAVLOV’S ELECTRIC VERANDAH (All Ages) [St. John’s]

  – Doors – 11:00 AM

  – Nerve Shack

  – Sweet Baby Angels

  – Fog Lake

  – Breadclip

  – Alter

  – October Wasp

  – Dodgeband

  – Little Fauna

  – Liz Fagan Band

  – Snitfit

  – Release the Hounds

  – MiR

  – Fear and Filth

  – Chokeslam

  – Giant Giant

  – Killer 9000

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• Out Now! TRAUMATOMY’s “Triumph of Enslavement” Is Non-Stop Slam Carnage!

  Jul 5, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

  

  Prepare for slam carnage as Traumatomy, the international brutal death metal juggernaut, drops their latest EP “Triumph of Enslavement” on July 5th, 2024 via Gore House Productions. Formed in 2012 by the sinister minds of Constantine Chevardin (Disfigurement Of Flesh) and Haruka Kamiyama (ex-Gorevent/Medic Vomiting Pus), Traumatomy has evolved from an online project into a touring force of slamming brutality. They share their excitement about the release:

  “We are very happy that the new EP “Triumph Of Enslavement” is being released, we have been working on it for 2 years. We believe that this EP will be loved by fans for a long time. Mychal Soto from PeelingFlesh brought a special sound to this album. The sound is raw but at the same time sharp and brutal. The album cover by Jon Zig captured our vision and atmosphere.”

  “Triumph of Enslavement” is a visceral journey through a relentless barrage of slams, blast beats, technical riffs, and a little bit of groove that will leave listeners battered and craving more. With a lineup that now includes an additional vocalist, bassist, and drummer since 2018, Traumatomy’s live performances have become legendary for their intensity and raw power.

  The band explains that their songwriting process is a labor of love and brutality. Each riff and drum part is meticulously crafted to ensure the maximum impact. With inspiration from Lovecraft and a healthy dose of beer, they’ve pushed themselves to deliver their most brutal and raw work to date. "Triumph of Enslavement” is out now and recommended for fans of Gorevent, Cerebral Incubation, and PeelingFlesh.

  All Digital Platforms (Bandcamp, Apple Music) - https://orcd.co/triumph-of-enslavement​

  CD / Cassette available from Gore House Productions at https://store.gorehouseproductions.com/collections/traumatomy/​

  Track Listing:​
  1. Ingress To Horridness (1:34)
  2. Triumph Of Enslavement (3:38)
  3. Consumed Into Nothing (3:15)
  4. Womb Of The Desecrated (3:11)
  5. Acknowledge The Inevitable End (3:38)

  More info: ​Gorehouseproductions.com​ | Facebook.com/traumatomy | Instagram.com/traumatomy.slam

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• Canadian Glam Metal GELATIN SKELATIN Have Some "Big Trouble" With New Album Out August 2024 + New Music Video "VHS"

  Jul 4, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Canadian glam metal band GELATIN SKELATIN is pleased to announce the release of their new album “Big Trouble” this coming August 2024 via SRS/MVD Entertainment. The album contains nine tracks including the lead single / music video "VHS", a song that hearkens back to the summer of 89.

  "It makes the listener mentally revisit the days when going to the beach and requesting 80s hard rock on the radio was the way we spent our time. It was some of the best times of my life and I wanted to capture that feeling in song." says frontman/vocalist Brett Kelly.

  Also featured on the band's debut full-length are songs "Ship of Fools" and "Scream and Scream Again", written by Juno Award-winning singer Mike Trebilcock of Canadian band The Killjoys along with mastering by Harry Hess of Harem Scarem fame.

  Treating every show like an arena rock show, regardless of size, fans can always expect a lot of running around and lots of leather. The brainchild of Ottawa-based vocalist Brett Kelly. He is joined by guitarists Sebastien Thisdelle and Myles "Slam" Rourke (ex-Annihilator), bassist Billy Jessup and drummer Joel Agnew.

  "I had the idea to form an old-school glam metal band brimming for over a decade, and I finally decided to take the plunge around 5 years ago. This record is for the love of the retro glam experience. I want fans to remember the good old days when rock was fun and rock stars looked like rock stars. People who want that arena rock experience should get a kick out of us." adds Kelly.

  Recommended for fans of Kiss, Alice Cooper, Winger, and Warrant, Gelatin Skelatin's debut album “Big Trouble” is due out on August 9th, 2024 from SRS/MVD Entertainment and is available for pre-order at https://gelatinskelatin.com.

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3zlR7uX

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  Show Dates:​
  Aug 10 - Ottawa, ON - Brass Monkey
  Sept 13 - Brockville, ON - Rocking the River Party Cruise
  Sept 14 - Pembroke, ON - Legends at Finnigans
  Nov 8 - Ottawa, ON - Brass Monkey (opening for Trixter)

  Track Listing:​
  1. VHS
  2. 80s Ladies
  3. Bad Alphabet
  4. Ship of Fools
  5. If You See Kay
  6. Last Call for Love
  7. Scream and Scream Again
  8. If You Can't Do What's Right (Do What's Left)
  9. That's Rock n Roll
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  ​Live Band Line Up:​
  Brett Kelly - Vocals
  Slam - Guitar
  Joel Agnew - Drums
  Billy Jessup - Bass
  Sebastien Thisdelle - Lead Guitar

  More Info - www.facebook.com/gelatinskelatin | www.instagram.com/gelatinskelatin

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