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  • SANDVEISS Unleashes Fiery New Heavy, Melodic Stoner Prog Rock Album “Standing In The Fire”

     

    Heavy rock titans Sandveiss, from Quebec City, Canada, are proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated new album “Standing in the Fire”, which comes out on October 11th, 2024. This new release returns with their most ambitious and diverse album to date, it features eight powerful tracks that showcase the band's evolution and musical prowess. The band comments on the album:

    “Five years after the release of our sophomore album “Saboteur”, we are stoked to finally present our new offering, “Standing in the Fire”. Musically, it showcases diversity but also, we hope, homogeneity and coherence. We draw from a wide range of influences, from metal to stoner rock, from prog to punk rock. While some are more apparent than others, they all play a key role in shaping our sound.”

    The production of “Standing in the Fire” has a modern feel while still incorporating vintage sounds and instruments, and the mix by Karl Daniel Lidén (Greenleaf, Dozer, The Ocean Collective) adds depth, texture, and power to the album. Lyrically, the songs were mostly written in response to, or sometimes as a grim reflection on, human and social issues, including politics and environmental problems.

    The band cites that they've pushed their boundaries on all sides. The heavy is heavier, the prog is proggier, and the catchy is catchier. They've allowed themselves to explore new territories while staying true to their core sound. They are recommended for fans of The Sword, Dozer, and Baroness.

    Due out on October 11th, 2024 from Folivora Records, the album “Stand in the Fire” is available for pre-order (Digital and Vinyl) at https://sandveiss.bandcamp.com/album/standing-in-the-fire

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

    Track Listing:
    1. I'll Be Rising - 5:03
    2. Standing In The Fire - 3:51
    3. Wait And See - 3:26
    4. No Love Here - 7:26
    5. Fade (Into The Night) - 3:48
    6. Gone Away - 4:53
    7. These Cold Hands - 4:57
    8. Bleed Me Dry - 5:42

    More info: https://folivora.ca/ | https://www.facebook.com/Sandveiss | https://www.instagram.com/sandveissband

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  • NIGHTWRAITH Unleases Progressive MeloDeath Epic Album “Divergence”

    NightWraith, the progressive melodic death metal band from Denver, USA presents their latest and new offering "Divergence". An album featuring eight original tracks and a cover version of Pink Floyd's "Us and Them", the full-length has a lot of depth to it and is not a traditional metal record.

    Vocalist guitarist Benjamin Explains further:

    "We hope people can appreciate the risks we took on this record. We wanted to really kick it up a notch for anyone who already knows our music since they might be expecting that from us. We also don’t want to turn off any potential new listeners, so it was kind of a fine line between what current fans expect from us, and what brand-new listeners are willing to keep an open mind for. There’s really something for everyone on this album, whether it's 80’s style guitar riffs, blast beats, electric piano, or guttural vocals."

    "Divergence" takes listeners on a sonic journey. There are many layers to it and the band's idea was for people to hear something new with each listen. The album is intended to lift you up with major melodies, evoke emotion with harmonic minors, and harken overall feelings of nostalgia and hope. ‘Divergence’ often utilizes classic songwriting structures (verse/chorus/bridge/lead). Each instrument is not overly complicated, but when layered on top of each other, the music has a lot of depth. The drums are fast with lots of big rock fills and the choice to use fast double bass and blast beats was meant to give the album a driving, more ‘classic’ metal sound. The keyboards/synthesizer tones are the icing on the cake and are what truly color the album in a nostalgic-sounding way. The melodies that were written to lay on top of the guitars are what give the songs the musical complexity that can be rare within the heavy metal genre. There are also a lot of solos on this album, but none of them are overly ‘shreddy’ and are meant to serve the song, not the player.

    The band also stepped up the production on this album by recruiting some talented guest musicians to contribute and added extra rhythmic layers using acoustic guitar and percussive instruments like cowbells and shakers. Then stepped up the production again by involving producer Zack Ohren (Machine Head, Immolation) to mix and master the record, which gave it a top-shelf-sounding production quality.

    Due out on September 13, 2024, from What’s Left Records, “Divergence” is available for album pre-order at https://nightwraith.bandcamp.com/

    Vinyl pre-order - https://whatsleftrecords.bigcartel.com/product/nightwraith-divergence-lp-clear-red-vinyl

    Track Listing:
    1. Fruitless (5:15)
    2. Perpetual Night (5:13) ft. guest Cole Rudy - Pedal Steel Guitar
    3. One Flower (5:14) ft. guest Andreas Wild - Baritone Saxophone
    4. Whispers of Dragonflies (5:27) ft. guest Kelly Schilling - Concert Flute
    5. Invocation (2:19) ft. guest Joey Truscelli - Guitar Solo
    6. Fallen Kings and Queens (4:20) ft. guests Dan Phelps & Chuck French - Backup Vocals
    7. Nothing Left to Lose (3:24)
    8. Divergence (5:20) ft. guests Jeremy Portz & Xander Galvin-Soto - Auxiliary Percussion
    9. Us and Them (bonus Pink Floyd cover) (5:18)
    Album Length: 42:08

    More info: Nightwraithband.com | Facebook.com/nightwraithband | Instagram.com/nightwraithband | Twitter.com/nightwraithband

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  • RED CAIN's New Scorching Single "Firestarter" Takes Inspiration From Roleplaying Game "Elden Ring"

     

    A year after their break-out third album, 2023's “NÄE'BLISS”, which had its single "Fisher King" nominated by Calgary's YYC Music Awards for "Metal Recording of The Year", power prog storytellers RED CAIN return in 2024 with their first taste of new music.

    Entitled "Firestarter", this first single of 2024 is loosely based on the lore of the action role-playing game "Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree". The band spent a lot of their time this year playing this fantastic release. Elden Ring is not only a brilliant game and a visual masterpiece, but also a storytelling phenomenon that deliberately has lore gaps to let fans and players create their own stories and interpretations of the lore. This strongly resonates with Red Cain's approach as musicians, as they always write music for their fans to read in unique ways and weave into their mythology.

    "Firestarter" is also a new statement for Red Cain, as they continue to embrace a modern sound and reinvent their songwriting. You will hear a lot more groove and synth backing on this one, along with the same anthemic hooks, technical riffs, and vocal layering they are known for.

    Listen to "Firestarter" at the following links:

    Spotify - https://spoti.fi/4e4bFap

    Bandcamp - https://redcain.bandcamp.com

    Red Cain, from Calgary, Canada is a modern progressive metal project with Eastern European roots. They have been making waves since their first release in 2016, with award-winning music videos and concept albums “Kindred: Act I”, “Kindred: Act II” and "NÄE'BLISS". The albums contained a ton of genre inspirations, from gothic rock to ambient electronica, power, black, and death metal, and were universally lauded for their inventiveness, variety, and strong conceptual content. They continue this momentum with forthcoming releases.

    Red Cain is:
    Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
    Samuel Ridout – Guitar
    Oman Costa – Guitar
    Taylor Gibson - Drums

    For more info: Redcain.ca | Facebook.com/redcainofficial | Instagram.com/redcainarmy

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  • SANDVEISS Introduces New Album "Standing in the Fire" With Two Powerful Singles “I'll Be Rising” And “No Love Here”

     

    Sandveiss is a heavy rock band from Quebec City that came to life in 2011. Their music is heavy yet also melodic. On a songwriting level, they like to go to “different places” on the same album, and each time pushing things a little further towards new directions while staying true to what they really are. This is exemplified on the first two singles off their upcoming album “Standing in the Fire”, which comes out on October 11, 2024, from Folivora Records. The singles “I'll Be Rising” and “No Love Here” paint a juxtaposed image of the band, Vocalist/guitarist Luc Bourgeois comments on the latter:

    “I guess that the song "No Love Here" isn’t a typical single due to its longer and unconventional structure, but we wanted to release singles that represent different moods of the album. This track clearly demonstrates the band’s prog-rock influences, both in its musical arrangements and in its sounds and textures. Regarding the lyrics, I rarely write about light subjects, and this one is no exception: I wrote it as a reaction to the alarming and horrific rise in domestic violence and femicide, especially during the pandemic. Not one more.”

    “No Love Here” is the most prog-rock song on the record. The longest one, the more "developed" and unpredictable in terms of structure and sound. “I'll Be Rising” uses a blend of heavy riffing, melodic parts, and somewhat unusual time signatures for the band. It gives the song a proggier feel but still has a lot of their more "usual elements". A good balance between what they've always been and what's new. Lyrically, it's a song about resilience, justice, and empowerment from the perspective of a survivor of rape and abuse. Anxiety, shame, depression, and the fear of not being believed.

    Sandveiss likes to guide the listener through different kinds of emotions on the same album while of course trying to maintain a certain level of coherence and continuity. A bit like different chapters of the same book. Even the singles were chosen to demonstrate different sides of the album and different moods. It is recommended for fans of Black Sabbath, Mastodon, and The Sword.

    Listen to the singles at the following links:

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

    Album pre-order - https://sandveiss.bandcamp.com/album/standing-in-the-fire

    Track Listing:
    1. I'll Be Rising - 5:03
    2. Standing In The Fire - 3:51
    3. Wait And See - 3:26
    4. No Love Here - 7:26
    5. Fade (Into The Night) - 3:48
    6. Gone Away - 4:53
    7. These Cold Hands - 4:57
    8. Bleed Me Dry - 5:42

    More info: https://folivora.ca | https://www.facebook.com/Sandveiss | https://www.instagram.com/sandveissband

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  • Streaming Now! APE VERMIN’s “Andromedas Colossus” Is A Sludgy Progressive Prelude To Planetary Destruction + USA Tour Dates

    Ape Vermin is an American 3-piece metal act delivering a hellish avalanche of sludge with progressive and thrash tendencies. Hailing from Valdese, North Carolina, the trio is composed of guitarist/vocalist Brett Lee, drummer Seth Lynn and bassist Jared Edge. They vow to continue pushing the boundaries of the genre with “Andromedas Colossus” a thrilling, space-themed concept album that is out on May 17th. Lee speaks on the record and its potential reception:

    “This record is going to be well received by most of the ‘Metal’ Community. We are a Sludge metal band pushing the boundaries with progressive and thrash metal as well. Fans can most definitely expect more crushing material from us, we have a lot of stuff on the line for the next LP as well.”

    Across ten tracks, listeners will encounter an atmospheric and tribal acoustic intro that gives way to crushing metal with a machine gun-like double bass. Evil instrumentals and guitar leads reminiscent of Dimebag Darrell and Kerry King in their prime and enough low-end to destroy planets.

    Inspired by outer space phenomenon, extra-terrestrials, prehistoric tales, murder, psychedelics, and sci-fi horror games, “Andromedas Colossus” will take listeners on an expansive voyage into the unknown. This album is extremely dynamic, melodic, visceral, and brutal and the lyrics are extremely dark. It is recommended for fans of Mastodon, Yob, and Conan.

    Due out May 17th, 2024, “Andromedas Colossus” can be heard via its full stream premiere on DoomedandStoned HERE.

    Album pre-order - https://apevermin.bandcamp.com/

    Track Listing:
    1. Obliteration Imminent - 5:12
    2. Colony - 7:00
    3. Solaruss - 5:30
    4. Pulse Driver - 3:47
    5. Mining The Colossus - 8:06
    6. Signal Transmissions - 2:45
    7. Motherlode - 8:32
    8. Awakened - 3:17
    9. Unearthing the Artifact - 7:43
    10. Return to Andromeda - 7:57

    APE VERMIN - Riders of the Damned Tour Dates:
    5/17 Spartanburg, S.C - Ground Zero
    5/18 Jacksonville, FL - Jack Rabbits
    5/19 Tampa, FL - Brass Mug
    5/21 New Orleans, LA - The Goat
    5/22 Houston, TX - Black Magic Social Club
    5/23 Fort Worth, TX - Haltom Theatre
    5/24 San Antonio, TX - Bonds Rock Bar
    5/25 Laredo, TX - Cold Brew Rock Bar
    5/26 Austin, TX - Valhalla
    5/28 El Paso, TX - Rockhouse Bar & Grill
    5/29 Tucson, AZ - The Rock
    5/30 Phoenix, AZ - Blooze Bar
    6/1 Richmond, CA - Baltic Kiss
    6/2 Reno, NV - Alturus Bar
    6/4 Salt Lake City, UT - International Bar
    6/5 Casper, WY - The Gaslight Social
    6/7 Ridgeway, CO - The Sherbino
    6/8 Denver, CO - Hermans Hideaway
    6/12 Asheville, N.C - The Odditorium

    More info: Facebook.com/ProgressiveDoom | Instagram.com/ape_vermin_official

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