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• Canadian Power Thrash PHEAR's New Lyric Video Reigns In A "New World Error" Off New Album "Save Our Souls" (Produced by Jon Howard (Threat Signal)) Out Now!

  Mar 14, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

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  Montreal, QC - March 14, 2025

  Canadian Power Thrash PHEAR's New Lyric Video Reigns In A "New World Error"

  New Album "Save Our Souls" (Produced by Jon Howard (Threat Signal)) Out Now!

  Live Lineup - PHEAR - Alex Zubair - Guitar, Pat Rogers - Guitar, Chris Boshis - Bass Guitar / Backing Vocals, Andrew Suarez - Drums, Patrick Mulock - Vocals

  Canadian power thrashers PHEAR have a new lyric video to reign in the "New World Error". The track is off their second full-length album "Save Our Souls", which was unleashed this past February from Golden Robot Records.

  "New World Error" is a musical and lyrical statement on all the terrible atrocities going on in the world today.

  "Humans are sometimes the plague of humanity." adds the band.

  Watch and listen to "New World Error" via its premiere on MetalAddcist HERE. ​

  Produced, mixed, and mastered by Jon Howard (Threat Signal), Phear's sophomore album "Save Our Souls" can be best described as their heaviest offering to date and follows the award-winning album “Instanitarium” (2019), and the critically acclaimed EP “The Curse Lives On” (2020).

  Extremely passionate, and driven, along with their arena-caliber sound, PHEAR is always thinking of new ways to entertain its fans, and "Save Our Souls" is no exception. Mostly written during the dark times of COVID-19, the record has taken four years to complete. Led by Patrick Mulock and producer Jon Howard in the studio, each musician was pushed hard to get the best out of each of them and they delivered.

  "We had a lot of time to craft these songs. We didn’t have any time restraints. We would go into the studio and do three songs at a time. We were very excited to work with Jon Howard (Threat Signal) again. Jon is the sixth member of Phear. The studio experience was great as we fed off each other's ideas. We pushed each other to get the best performances we could. There are NO FILLERS here. Seven String guitars have played a big part in this. Our sound has grown. The bass guitar on this album is HUGE! The drumming from Mike Harshaw was also very aggressive. If you were to ask me now… This is the heaviest Phear has ever been… for now lol!" adds Mulock.

  A listening experience of thrash, prog, and classic metal elements, PHEAR offers a strong balance from infectious choruses to melodic and growling vocals for true heavy metal nostalgia. Their two previous singles, the album's title track and "Snake" are sure to make fans throw up their hail horns and headbang with a sore neck. Plus the band offers up their cover version of Nevermore's "Narcosynthesis".

  PHEAR features Patrick Mulock (Lead Vocals) (Eidolon, Rampage), Pat Rogers (Lead & Rhythm Guitars) (Profaner- 2016 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions), Alex Zubair (Lead & Rhythm Guitars) (Burn to Black, Nadar Sadek, Iomair, Nephelium), Andrew Suarez (Drums) (Fatality, The Slyde - 2023 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions) and Chris Boshis (Bass) (Conflicted).

  Throughout their existence, PHEAR has had the honour of opening for German metal legend UDO DIRSCHNEIFER, THE DEAD DAISIES, and STRYPER, along with performing on a pre-show for icons and heroes IRON MAIDEN in 2019 in Toronto at Budweiser Stage.

  Recommended for fans of Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Judas Priest, Dream Theater (prog elements), and Metallica, PHEAR's latest album "Save Our Souls", released on February 13th, 2025, is available from Golden Robot Records at the following link (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon) - https://orcd.co/save-our-souls​​

  Track Listing​
  1. Aftershock (5:11)
  2. Save Our Souls (6:39)
  3. Snake (5:26)
  4. Narcosynthesis* (5:29) (*Nevermore Cover)
  5. New World Error (5:11)
  6. Lease on Life (7:02)
  7. Bleed (7:57)
  8. On Thin Ice (8:20)
  9. Delusions (Live) 6:45)
  Album Length: 58:03

  Album Credits:​
  All songs performed by: Phear
  All songs written by: Phear
  *excluding “Narcosynthesis” Written by Nevermore
  Produced by: Jon Howard and Phear
  Mixed by: Jon Howard and Phear
  Mastered by: Jon Howard (Woodward Avenue Studios)
  Album Artwork for “Save Our Souls”: Drake Mefestta
  ​

  Recording Band Line Up:​
  Patrick Mulock - Lead Vocals
  Chris Boshis - Bass Guitars, Backing Vocals
  Alex Zubair - Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
  Pat Rogers - Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
  Mike Harshaw - Drums

  Live Band Line Up​
  Patrick Mulock - Lead Vocals
  Chris Boshis - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
  Alex Zubair - Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
  Pat Rogers - Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
  Andrew Suarez - Drums

  More info:​
  ​https://phearofficial.com​
  ​https://www.facebook.com/phearband​
  ​https://www.instagram.com/spreadthephear​

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• California Power Metal NIVIANE Release New Album “Queen of Phantoms”

  Mar 7, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  The wait is over — Sacramento, California's Niviane unleash their powerful new album, "Queen of Phantoms", out today March 7th, 2025! With a refined lineup, sharpened songwriting and a thunderous production, this release solidifies the band’s place at the forefront of modern power metal.

  Crafted with precision over the past years, "Queen of Phantoms" represents Niviane’s strongest and most dynamic work to date. The album was written during the pandemic lockdowns and carefully shaped to highlight the band’s evolution, featuring a new rhythm section with drummer Isaiah AR and bassist Tyler Satterlee who inject fresh power into the music. Each of the 11 tracks offers a different shade of power metal, from blistering speed and aggression to uplifting melodies and dark atmospheres pushing beyond the genre’s conventions.

  Featuring the commanding title track "Queen of Phantoms", the emotionally charged "Tomorrow’s a New Day" and the thunderous "Under Black Flags" just to name a few, the album strikes a perfect balance between heaviness and melody. "Queen of Phantoms" showcases Niviane’s signature blend of intricate guitar work, anthemic choruses and cinematic storytelling, appealing to fans of Judas Priest, Queensrÿche, Primal Fear and Nevermore.

  The album’s official lyric videos for "Queen of Phantoms" and "12 BC Legions" further bring its powerful themes to life, visually enhancing its dark, immersive storytelling. The latest official music video for "Tomorrow’s a New Day" explores deep and personal themes of mental health, setting it apart as one of the band’s most moving compositions.

  With "Queen of Phantoms", Niviane delivers a bold and unapologetic statement—this is power metal at its finest, evolved and redefined. Experience the full force of Niviane’s latest masterpiece now!

  CD order - https://rockshots.eu/products/niviane-queen-of-phantoms-cd​

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3FmnmwY​
  ​​

  Tracklist:
  1. Queen of Phantoms
  2. 12 BC: Legions
  3. 12 BC: Germania
  4. Beacon In The Darkness
  5. Some Wounds… Never Heal
  6. All Debts Repaid
  7. Tomorrow’s A New Day
  8. Event Horizon
  9. Our Maze
  10. Gunslingers & Graves
  11. Under Black Flags
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  Band line up
  Aaron Robitsch: Keys & Orchestration
  Gary Tarplee: Guitars
  Isaiah AR: Drums
  Mark Miner: Guitars
  Norman Skinner: Vocals
  Tyler Satterlee: Bass

  More info: ​
  ​​https://www.rockshots.eu​

  ​https://www.niviane.com/​

  ​https://www.facebook.com/nivianemetal/​

  ​https://www.instagram.com/nivianemetalofficial/​

  ​https://x.com/nivianeofficial

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• Canadian Power Thrash PHEAR's Heaviest Sound To Date On New Album "Save Our Souls" (Produced by Jon Howard (Threat Signal))

  Feb 13, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Canadian metal contingent PHEAR has unleashed their second full-length album "Save Our Souls", now available as of February 13th, 2025 with digital distribution from Golden Robot Records. The new record follows the band's award-winning album “Instanitarium” (2019), and their critically acclaimed EP “The Curse Lives On” (2020).

  With their arena-caliber sound, "Save Our Souls" was produced, mixed, and mastered by Jon Howard (Threat Signal), and can be best described as the heaviest offering from PHEAR to date. Most of the album was written during the dark times of Covid. "Not a lot to be happy about during that time," adds vocalist Patrick Mulock.

  Extremely passionate and driven, PHEAR is always thinking of new ways to entertain its fans, and "Save Our Souls" is no exception. It has taken four years to complete (mostly due to covid). Led by Patrick Mulock and producer Jon Howard in the studio, each musician was pushed hard to get the best out of each of them and they delivered.

  "We had a lot of time to craft these songs. We didn’t have any time restraints. We would go into the studio and do three songs at a time. We were very excited to work with Jon Howard (Threat Signal) again. Jon is the sixth member of Phear. The studio experience was great as we fed off each other's ideas. We pushed each other to get the best performances we could. There are NO FILLERS here. Seven String guitars have played a big part in this. Our sound has grown. The bass guitar on this album is HUGE! The drumming from Mike Harshaw was also very aggressive. If you were to ask me now…This is the heaviest Phear has ever been……….for now lol!" says Mulock.

  A listening experience of thrash, prog, and classic metal elements, PHEAR offers a strong balance from infectious choruses to melodic and growling vocals for true heavy metal nostalgia. Their two lead singles, the album's title track and "Snake" are sure to make you throw up your hail horns and rock out with a sore neck from the headbanging. Plus the band offers up their cover version of Nevermore's "Narcosynthesis".

  "We feel that Phear fans will LOVE this album. We have played some of these songs live and they have gone over amazingly. The first time we played the title track “Save Our Souls”, the entire club was singing the chorus. And it has happened everywhere we have played since…….. No better feeling in the world!" adds Mulock.

  PHEAR features Patrick Mulock (Lead Vocals) (Eidolon, Rampage), Pat Rogers (Lead & Rhythm Guitars) (Profaner- 2016 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions), Alex Zubair (Lead & Rhythm Guitars) (Burn to Black, Nadar Sadek, Iomair, Nephelium), Andrew Suarez (Drums) (Fatality, The Slyde - 2023 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions) and Chris Boshis (Bass) (Conflicted).

  Throughout their existence, PHEAR has had the honour of opening for German metal legend UDO DIRSCHNEIFER, THE DEAD DAISIES, and STRYPER, along with performing on a pre-show for icons and heroes IRON MAIDEN in 2019 in Toronto at Budweiser Stage.

  Recommended for fans of Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Judas Priest, Dream Theater (prog elements), and Metallica, PHEAR's sophomore album "Save Our Souls" is available from Golden Robot Records at the following link (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon) - https://orcd.co/save-our-souls​

  Track Listing​
  1. Aftershock (5:11)
  2. Save Our Souls (6:39)
  3. Snake (5:26)
  4. Narcosynthesis* (5:29) (*Nevermore Cover)
  5. New World Error (5:11)
  6. Lease on Life (7:02)
  7. Bleed (7:57)
  8. On Thin Ice (8:20)
  9. Delusions (Live) 6:45)
  Album Length: 58:03

  Album Credits:​
  All songs performed by: Phear
  All songs written by: Phear
  *excluding “Narcosynthesis” Written by Nevermore
  Produced by: Jon Howard and Phear
  Mixed by: Jon Howard and Phear
  Mastered by: Jon Howard (Woodward Avenue Studios)
  Album Artwork for “Save Our Souls”: Drake Mefestta
  ​

  Recording Band Line Up:​
  Patrick Mulock - Lead Vocals
  Chris Boshis - Bass Guitars, Backing Vocals
  Alex Zubair - Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
  Pat Rogers - Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
  Mike Harshaw - Drums

  Live Band Line Up​
  Patrick Mulock - Lead Vocals
  Chris Boshis - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
  Alex Zubair - Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
  Pat Rogers - Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
  Andrew Suarez - Drums

  More info:​
  ​https://phearofficial.com​
  ​https://www.facebook.com/phearband​
  ​https://www.instagram.com/spreadthephear

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• TZIMANI's New Album "I Feel Fine" via Glory or Death Records (Vinyl) & Noize Cartel (Digital)

  Nov 15, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Breaking out with their self-titled debut EP in 2018, San Diego, USA’s Eddie and Seb Vazquez brother duo that makes Tzimani are excited to unveil their first full-length album entitled "I Feel Fine", now available as of November 15th on Glory or Death Records (Vinyl) and Noize Cartel (Digital).

  "This album has been a trial of our toughest mental and emotional challenges to not only complete but to release into the ether as it took us over two years to complete from the time we first recorded drums back in August 2022 to when we finally had masters in hand in June of 2024. In a lot of ways, this album represents an emotional rebirth of the band with efforts to take on the world in the metal scene after a protracted period of relative inactivity dating back to mid-2019 after we wrapped up our touring to promote the 2018 EP."

  We plan on rebuilding the momentum that was lost during the pandemic years and hitting the ground with a renewed vigor and sense of excitement to bring our live performance to places we have not been to and recapture the support of all the fans we left hanging over the last five years to let them know that we are back! We are ready to reclaim the title as the fearless gruesome twosome in the music sphere and we could not be more thrilled to be working with Buddy and Ygor and the Glory or Death Records label and having them allow us to try to transcend our music and reach the broadest audience." adds Sebastien Vazquez.

  Picking up right where the 2018 EP dropped off, Tzimani's album "I Feel Fine" features the same elements of catchy hooks, clean rhythms, and dynamic vocal lines. However, there are bits of deviation when it comes to injecting new elements. Fans will hear an added synthesizer for some of the tracks, an exploration into AOR rock, and some expressions of today's modern music scene for this collection of eight songs of their finest hour adds.

  Sebastien Vazquez explains further:

  "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 we are trying to encapsulate. The album is straightforward heavy metal mixed with modern elements with a dash of AOR and we feel it is the best representation to show everyone what we are capable of. We are also trying to represent the future of the band and give everyone an entry into some of the larger questions that we struggle with and how we choose to represent that with our songwriting. We are not the type of band that is capable of singing about stories, dragons, and swords, but we excel at writing tunes that people can genuinely relate to and connect with."

  Tzimani is recommended for fans of Van Halen, Haunt, Striker, Traveler, Skull Fist, and Cauldron.

  Tzimani's new album "I Feel Fine" is now available as of Nov 15th, 2024 on Vinyl and digitally at the following links:

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40NvoHW

  Digital - http://tzimani.bandcamp.com/

  Vinyl - https://www.gloryordeathrecords.com/shop/p/tzmani-i-feel-fine-pre-order-​

  ​

  Track Listing:​
  1. We Stand and Fight (4:30)
  2. Breaker (3:28)
  3. Hold On (4:31)
  4. Haunting (3:59)
  5. Endless Road (5:24)
  6. Bleeding Life (3:29)
  7. Empty (3:27)
  8. I Feel Fine (4:56)
  Album Length: 33:45

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

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• Chrysalïd New Album "Breaking The Chains" ft. Guests Tim "Ripper" Owens, Zak Stevens, Fabio Lione, Henning Basse and more!

  Oct 18, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Rockshots Records is excited to unleash “Breaking The Chains”, the brand-new album from Northern England powerhouse Chrysalïd.

  For the album's release day, the band has unleashed a lyric video for the title track that features guest appearances by Zak Stevens (TSO, Savatage), Fabricio Rocha (Hell Bound), and Kayo John (Dark Avenger). This anthem is all about fighting for your dreams and standing tall through adversity. With epic vocals, crushing riffs, and a message of resilience, it’s a must-listen for metalheads everywhere.

  ​
  Founded in 1999 by the talented Emmanuel Thorsen, Chrysalïd's music is a passionate blend inspired by NWOHBM, power metal, and thrash metal. If you love a "straight to the point" attitude, that's exactly what you'll get from Chrysalïd. Their sound perfectly captures the energy, passion, joy, and chill of their metal roots.
  ​
  The new album "Breaking The Chains" features special guests like Tim "Ripper" Owens, Zak Stevens, Fabio Lione, and Henning Basse. This album is more than just a collection of songs; it's a powerful message to the world about never giving up, always fighting for your dreams, and standing tall no matter how many times you fall.
  ​
  For fans of Savatage, Helloween, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Angra, "Breaking The Chains", out as of October 18th, is a must-listen. Let the music of Chrysalïd ignite your spirit and fuel your passion for metal.

  CD order - https://bit.ly/ChrysalïdBreakingTheChainsCD​

  Spotify here.
  ​

  Track Listing:​
  1-Overture ft. Zak Stevens, Fabrichio Rocha
  2-Eternal Flame ft. Tim 'Ripper' Owens
  3-Far Beyond The Sun ft. Henning Basse
  4-Into The Night ft. Lisa Skinner, Andre Tulipano, Fabio Alessandrini, Cristiano Lopes
  5-The King ft. Craig Carns, Simon Robertshaw, Jase Tyler
  6-Breaking The Chains ft. Zak Stevens, Fabrichio Rocha , Kayo John
  7-Blackstar ft. Nick Kariotis, Jase Tyler
  8-War Of Illusions ft. Fabio Lione, German Madonado, Emirhan Yler, Jase Tyler
  9-Another Day ft. Jase Tyler
  10-My Way Home ft. Fabio Lione, Fabrichio Rocha
  11-Under The Thumb ft. Eugene Simone, Jase Tyler
  12-The End Of Chapter II ft. Zak Stevens, Ariel Perchuk
  13-Sleepless Nights (Bonus Track) (King Diamond cover) ft.Paul Skinner, Guilherme Peixoto

  SPECIAL GUESTS CREDITS:​
  VOICES:
  ZAK STEVENS - OVERTURE/BREAKING THE CHAINS/THE END OF CHAPTER II
  TIM RIPPER OWENS - ETERNAL FLAME
  FABIO LIONE - MY WAY HOME/WAR OF ILLUSIONS
  HENNING BASSE - FAR BEYOND THE SUN
  CRAIG CAIRNS - THE KING
  LISA SKINNER - ANOTHER DAY
  ANDRE TULIPANO - ANOTHER DAY
  ​
  DRUMS:
  FABIO ALESSANDRINI - INTO THE NIGHT
  KAYO JOHN - BREAKING THE CHAINS
  PAUL SKINNER - SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
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  GUITARS:
  FABRICIO ROCHA - OVERTURE/BREAKING THE CHAINS/MY WAY HOME
  EUGENE SIMONE - UNDER THE THUMB (SOLO GUITARS)
  CRISTIANO LOPES - INTO THE NIGHT (SOLO GUITARS)
  NICK KARIOTIS - BLACKSTAR (INTRO SOLO, RHYTHM GUITARS AND FINAL SOLO)
  GERMAN MALDONADO - WAR OF ILLUSIONS (RHYTHM AND LEAD GUITARS)
  EMIRHAN YELER - WAR OF ILLUSIONS (CHORUSES GUITAR SOLOS)
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  BASS:
  SIMON ROBERTSHAW - THE KING
  GUILHERME PEIXOTO - SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
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  KEYBOARDS:
  JASE TYLER - BLACKSTAR/ANOTHER DAY/WAR OF ILLUSIONS/THE KING
  ARIEL PERCHUK - THE END OF CHAPTER II
  ​
  TAMBORINE:
  JASE TYLER - UNDER THE THUMB

  Chrysalïd Line Up:​
  Emannuel Thorsen: Vocals
  Fabricio Rocha: Lead Guitars
  Ben Hurst: Rhythm Guitars
  Jase Tyler: Keyboards
  Wolf Deiuliis: Bass Guitars
  Mark Harrison: Drums

  More info: www.Rockshots.eu | https://www.facebook.com/chrysalidheavymetal | https://instagram.com/chrysalidband

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