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• Dutch Futuristic Metallers CRYPTOSIS Release New Video for "In Between Realities"

  May 21, 2025 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  Dutch futuristic metallers CRYPTOSIS have recently unleashed their mighty and awe-inspiring sophomore album, 'Celestial Death,' via Century Media Records.   Today, to continue building momentum around the album’s release, and ahead of CRYPTOSIS’ upcoming tour kick-off next week, the band has shared a brand-new music video for "In Between Realities." Produced once again by acclaimed film production company F/53, the video is based on live footage from the 'Celestial Death' album release show at Enschede’s Metropool venue.   CRYPTOSIS checked in with the following comment about the track:   “We’re proud to present the live video for 'In Between Realities', captured during the CRYPTOSIS album release show at Metropool, Enschede (The Netherlands) on March 29, 2025. The song explores the story of a person caught between two worlds: the physical reality we all know, and a highly immersive, almost perfect virtual reality. In this VR world, life feels ideal, exciting, beautiful, and full of purpose, while the real body is slowly being neglected and forgotten.   "It’s a reflection on modern escapism, technology, and the thin line between living and existing. Experience the energy of the live show and the depth of the concept. Let us know in the comments: Where do you draw the line between reality and illusion?”    Watch the Music Video for "In Between Realities" HERE

  'Celestial Death' was recorded by Olaf Skoreng at Tom Meier and Studio Moon Musicbetween April and August 2024, mixed by Fredrik Folkare at Chrome Studios (Unleashed, Necrophobic, Hellbutcher) in Sweden and finally mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Studios (Arch Enemy, Borknagar, Amorphis) in Sweden too. The album is the follow-up to CRYPTOSIS’ acclaimed 'Bionic Swarm' debut album (2021) and the EP 'The Silent Call'(2023), it once more comes with artwork by Eliran Kantor (Kreator, Testament, My Dying Bride) and also showcases the group on a darker, heavier, more melodic and extremely cinematic journey across its 11 tracks / 42 minutes of playing time.

  Order 'Celestial Death' HERE

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• Sinsaenum Return With Third Album "In Devastation" Out 8/8 + Share Video for Title Track

  May 21, 2025 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  Extreme metal supergroup Sinsaenum have announced their long-awaited return with the release of their crushing new single, "In Devastation," the title track of their forthcoming third studio album, due out later this year via earMUSIC. The release marks the band's first new material since the tragic passing of legendary drummer Joey Jordison (Slipknot, Murderdolls) in 2021. Both the single and album serve as a cathartic tribute to Jordison and to guitarist and founder Frédéric Leclercq's late father, whose deaths profoundly shaped the emotional and creative direction of the project. "I was devastated, hence the title of this album," Leclercq explains. "But we knew we had to carry on. This record is our tribute to my father, to Joey, and to anyone who's ever had to find strength in their darkest moments." Listen to the new single here. Watch the new music video here.

  In Devastation is a 10-track tour de force of blackened death metal infused with Sinsaenum's signature melodic ferocity and experimental edge. Produced and mixed by acclaimed German audio engineer Lasse Lammert, the album explores new sonic territory for the band, blending intricate progressive elements, clean vocals, and even cello — without ever compromising their brutal core. Joining Leclercq on this latest chapter are returning members Attila Csihar (Mayhem), Sean Zatorsky (Dååth), Stéphane Buriez (Loudblast), and Heimoth (Seth). Stepping in behind the kit is Andre Joyzi, formerly Jordison's tech and a trusted member of the band's touring family — chosen not only for his skills, but for the emotional connection he brings to continuing Jordison's legacy. Tracks like "Obsolete and Broken" and "The Last Goodbye" showcase the band's musical and emotional evolution, from raw aggression to haunting reflection. Leclercq describes the latter as "the most personal we've done," while songs like "Shades of Black" and "Over the Red Wall" push the band into new anthemic and speed-driven territory. Following the critically acclaimed Echoes of the Tortured (2016) and Repulsion for Humanity (2018), In Devastation cements Sinsaenum's place at the vanguard of modern metal — a band forged in grief but fueled by defiance. Pre-order the album In Devastation here.

  SINSAENUM TOUR DATES:
  10/9 — Colmar, FR — Le Grillen
  10/10 — Charleville-Mézières, FR — CSC André Dhotel
  10/11 — Romans Sur Isere, FR — La Cordo 
  10/14 — Norwich, UK — Waterfront Studios
  10/15 — Carlisle, UK — Brickyard
  10/16 — Grimsby, UK — Yardbirds
  10/17 — London, UK — Underworld 
  10/18 — Portsmouth, UK — KOLA
  10/19 — Lille, FR — Tyrant Fest
  10/20 — La Rochelle, FR — Crossroads
  10/22 — Bilbao, ES — Estudios Groove 
  10/23 — Murcia, ES — Garage Beat Club
  10/24 — Madrid, ES — Revi Live 
  10/25 — Lisbon, PT — RCA club

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• THUNDEROR Debut Their Self-Titled Rock Opera Musical At TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL (July 3-12)

  May 21, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  From 2x JUNO-nominated musician/writer JJ Tartaglia comes ‘THUNDEROR’, an epic rock opera musical (in the vein of Bat Out Of Hell, Rock Of Ages) but with a fresh soundtrack of original anthems. Featuring the actual live band and a star-studded cast, THUNDEROR tells a tale of adventure and romance in the face of mortality, hearkening back to the glory days of arena rock, wild and restless, as a young group of would-be rockers head out on an impromptu adventure in a time of danger and hope.

  
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  Presented as part of the 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival, the 75-minute show will see a run of 5 dates at VideoCabaret’s Deanne Taylor Theatre in Toronto, performed in the unconventional format of ‘In The Round’ for an intimate and exclusive experience.
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  ​“I guess I’m giving my heavy metal dreams a makeover,” says JJ Tartaglia. “It’s been a crazy undertaking, but I’m absolutely stoked about the show we’ve created. I’m truly blessed to have such an amazing cast and team. Expect an unconventional take on musical theatre! In my mind, it combines the best of both worlds, and I hope that it’ll be enjoyed by all.”

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  The musical score will debut unreleased material from Thunderor’s upcoming concept album ‘Bleed For It’ to be released this fall. Besides the live band of JJ Tartaglia (vocals/drums), Jonny Nesta (guitar) and Anthony Pannozzo (keys), the production is directed by Liam Eric Dawson (director shadow Come From Away), assistant directed by metal concert photographer Rae Chatten, choreographed by Kristen Pepper (Kinky Boots, Cabaret), and features a veteran cast comprising of Georgia Grant (A Streetcar Named Desire), Jamie Elliott (Shrek The Musical), Tristan Hernandez (Rock Of Ages, Peter Pan), and Stephen Flett (Miracle On 34th Street, Hamlet).

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  ​Boonsdale Records presents: THUNDEROR​
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  ​5 shows as part of the 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival​
  ​Thu 3rd July – 9:45 pm
  Sat 5th July – 7:45 pm
  Mon 7th July – 4:00 pm
  Fri 11th July – 4:00 pm
  Sat 12th July – 5:45 pm​
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  Writer, Musical Director: JJ Tartaglia
  Director: Liam Eric Dawson
  Assistant Director: Rae Chatten
  Choreographer: Kristen Pepper

  Starring​
  JJ Tartaglia (as Bowen)
  Georgia Grant (as Kenzie)
  Jamie Elliott (as Sheenah)
  Tristan Hernandez (as Silverman)
  Stephen Flett (as Brother Nuckett)
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  ​Band​
  JJ Tartaglia (Drums/Vocals)
  Jonny Nesta (Guitar)
  Anthony Pannozzo (Keys)
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  ​Venue
  ​VideoCabaret – Deanne Taylor Theatre
  10 Busy St, Toronto, ON​
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  More information and tickets are available as of June 4, 2025, at https://www.fringetoronto.com

  Appreciated by fans of Judas Priest, Van Halen, and Saxon, Thunderor's releases are available via Boonsdale Records.

  CD – https://thunderor.bigcartel.com​

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  For more info:
  ​Facebook.com/ThunderorOfficial​
  ​Instagram.com/thunderor_official

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• Vancouver Prog Collective MONIKER Unveils New Music Video "Hindsight

  May 21, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Brewed in a basement suite fueled by the lust for bringing their hometown of Vancouver, BC, something it's never heard of before, the members of progressive collective Moniker, whom all met as students while attending Audio Engineering school, returns with its next taste of new music, "Hindsight" to follow single "From The Grave" released March 31st of this year and their first self-titled full-length unleashed back in 2021.

  "You normally had either brutal death metal or indie rock. Bringing melodic progressive metal to this city was our goal, and we are back to finish it," adds the band.

  Before the digital single for "Hindsight" is officially available on June 6th, 2025, on all platforms, the progressive quintet is unveiling its music video that can be viewed below.

  The band comments on the track:

  "To those who know us, it will be just as everyone expects, for those who don't know us, prepare for the unexpected. This single gives a balance between clean melodies and delay-saturated guitar licks, all the way to soul-crushing riffs with gut-wrenching screams. Time flows on and on, whether we want it to or not. Our vision may be clouded, but hindsight is 20/20."

  With its melodic sense, progressive and sizzling heavy riffs, and soaring vocals, Moniker is recommended for fans of Tool, Deftones, Trivium, Leparous, and Killswitch Engage. Watch and listen to "Hindsight" at the following link:

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  Digital Single pre-save - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/moniker7/hindsight​

  More info: https://www.Instagram.com/monikerband

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• IN/VERTIGO Release New Single / Video "Save Me" Off New EP "Prevail" Out July 2025

  May 16, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Canadian hard rockers IN/VERTIGO return with brand-new music, unleashing their explosive new single “Save Me”, now available on all digital platforms. The track is the first preview of their upcoming EP “Prevail”, set for release on July 18th, 2025, via Rockshots Records.
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  Formed in 2016 by seasoned Calgary musicians, IN/VERTIGO has made a name for themselves across Western Canada with their high-energy live shows and relentless touring. The band has shared stages with acts such as Buckcherry, Steel Panther, Bret Michaels, Bif Naked, Diamond Head, and Pop Evil, becoming a must-see name in the modern hard rock scene.
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  ​NEW SINGLE “SAVE ME” OUT NOW​
  ​“Save Me” is a blistering anthem that shows IN/VERTIGO pushing their sound into even more aggressive territory. Fusing their rock ‘n’ roll backbone with punk and thrash influences, the track hits like a freight train—raw, fast, and unrelenting.
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  The single is paired with a chaotic and entertaining music video, loosely based on a true story.
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  ​Listen: https://lnk.to/POmavT​
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  This marks the first release from the upcoming EP “Prevail”, which will be the band’s second release in collaboration with Rockshots Records.
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  With “Prevail”, IN/VERTIGO are poised to deliver their most refined and aggressive work to date, a Molotov cocktail of sharp riffs, infectious hooks, and full-throttle rock attitude.

  PREVAIL – EP Tracklisting:​
  1. Weathervane
  2. Save Me
  3. Liar
  4. Euphoria
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  ​Line-up:​
  Reed Alton – Lead & Backing Vocals, Percussion
  Shaddy Elsaghir – Lead & Rhythm Guitars
  Duncan McCartney – Bass, Backing Vocals, Keyboard
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  ​About IN/VERTIGO:​
  Delivering their shows at jet-engine volume, IN/VERTIGO have made an unmistakable impact in the Canadian rock scene. Their self-titled demo, produced by Ronnie Champagne (Alice In Chains, Jane’s Addiction), quickly sold out, and their debut EP “Sex Love & Chaos” introduced a band ready to raise hell.
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  Now, with “Save Me” and the upcoming EP “Prevail”, IN/VERTIGO are back to light the fuse. Crank it up and join the ride.

  For more info:​
  ​www.rockshots.eu​
  ​www.invertigoband.com​
  ​www.facebook.com/getinvertigo​
  ​www.instagram.com/getinvertigo

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