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  • DEREV Release Debut Album "Troubled Mind" + Cross-Canada Tour Dates (QC/ON/MB/SK/BC)

     

    Toronto, Canada's Derev is proud to release their first full length, "Troubled Mind", now available as of March 26th on digital platforms (links below).

    The follow-up to their 2021 debut EP "Leap of Faith," “Troubled Mind” takes a deep dive into the intricacies of the human psyche, addressing a spectrum of mental health issues with each track, ranging from temporary mental instability to more severe conditions such as schizophrenia, cognitive immobility (a fixation on the past), and depression stemming from loss.

    Offering a diverse range of sounds from mellow, calm tracks to adrenaline-pumping heavy headbangers while maintaining their distinctive progressive rock sound, enriched with Middle Eastern influences. Incorporating more prominent keyboard parts, experimenting with various time signatures, and introducing new instruments such as the Cajon, Darbuka, and electronic elements. This evolution showcases the band's innovative spirit and commitment to pushing musical boundaries.

    The band adds:

    “This album is very personal and introspective. It’s full of memorable songs and parts to listen to and digest, both from a musical and lyrical perspective. Every song tackles a different state of mind and takes the listener into their thoughts of a mental state that they can relate to. As this one marks our second official release, we think the fans will be excited about hearing what Derev still has to offer. They’re in for a crazy ride full of energetic ups and heartbreaking downs.”

    Derev was conceived after founding member and drummer Michel Karakach, after fleeing the war in the Middle East and finding refuge in Toronto, Canada, reunited with his best friend, guitarist Armando Bablanian, to turn what was once a mere childhood dream into a powerful reality.

    Derev's dynamic lineup now includes bassist Stan Komarovsky, providing the backbone of Derev's sound, and keyboardist Ran Zehavi from the progressive rock band Scalar, adding depth and complexity. Leading the live charge is frontman and vocalist Mike Symons, who has replaced previous singer Adel Saflou, whose recorded vocals are featured on "Troubled Mind".

    Recommended for fans of Opeth, Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Soen, and Riverside, "Troubled Mind" is available at https://www.derevmusic.com/store (on Vinyl, CD, Tour Pass) and all digital platforms (SpotifyBandcamp).

    In additional news, Derev is touring in Ontario to support "Troubled Mind" and will continue their road shows across Western Canada for May (listed below).

    DEREV - Troubled Mind ON/ QC Tour
    March 28 - Waterloo, ON - Midnight Run Café w/ Local Goblin
    March 29 - Guelph, ON - The Red Papaya w/ Jupiter Hollow, Crown For A King, and Exolithic
    April 5 - Montreal, QC - Piranha Bar w/ World On Alert & Vinyl Hero
    April 11 - Hamilton, QC - Club Absinthe w/ 8 Banger, Hollow Core, Bad Communication
    April 12 - Brantford, ON - Brandi’s Kitchen & Bar w/ Jupiter Hollow & Guests

    DEREV - Troubled Mind - Western Canada Tour
    May 2 - Sudbury, ON - The Townhouse w/ Jeidei, Codos
    May 3 - Marathon, ON - Biloxys Wings and Things
    May 4 - TBA (North Western Ontario)
    May 6 - TBA (Manitoba)
    May 8 - Regina, SK - Revival Music Room w/ Fame Fatale, 66 Aces
    May 9 - Saskatoon, SK - Amigos Cantina w/ Out Of Frequency, 66 Aces
    May 10 - Edmonton, SK - Rendezvous Pub w/ Darkened Skies, Silent Script, Misplaced Intentions
    May 12 - Grand Forks, BC - 4th St. Studio w/ guests
    May 13 - Kamloops, BC - The Blue Grotto w/ Augur, Gregarious
    May 14 - Vancouver, BC - The Roxy Cabaret w/ guests
    May 16 - Vernon, BC - Longhorn Pub w/ None The Wiser, Scared Soul Empire
    May 17 - Cranbrook, BC - The York Public House w/ Phaeton
    May 18 - Calgary, AB - Verns w/ Humans As Totems, The Future Relics, Rocky Mountain Maniacs, 13 Strikes
    May 20 - Winnipeg, MB - Sidestage w/ Valley Narrow, Sunbreather
    May 22 - Thunder Bay, ON - Black Pirates Pub w/ Cycle Of Disobedience, Along The Lines, The Fixer
    May 23 - Sault Ste. Marie, ON - Soo Blaster w/ guests
    May 24 - Timmins, ON - Victory Tavern w/ guests

    Track Listing:
    1. Buried Voice (7:23)
    2. Cyclone (5:39)
    3. Crawl Space (1:16)
    4. Room 9 (6:15)
    5. Paracusia (4:35)
    6. Tides of Time (5:59)
    7. Darker Self (5:44)
    8. Trace Within (5:01)

    Album Band Line Up:
    Adel Saflou - Vocals
    Armando Bablanian - Guitar
    Michel Karakach - Drums
    Stan Komarovsky - Bass
    Ran Zehavi - Keys

    Live Band Line Up:
    Mike Symons - Vocals
    Armando Bablanian - Guitar
    Michel Karakach - Drums
    Stan Komarovsky - Bass
    Ran Zehavi - Keys

    More info: Derevmusic.com | Facebook.com/derevmusic | Instagram.com/derevmusic | X.com/derevmusic

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  • New York's ARC Releases New Video For “Ghost Lights” Ahead Of April Tour Dates With Visions Of Atlantis + "Awaken The Machine" EP Out Now!

     

    Genre-defying metal NYC outfit ARC will be joining symphonic metal maestros Visions of Atlantis for two exclusive shows this April, bringing their extraordinary multimedia spectacle to lucky fans in Mechanicsburg, PA, and Brooklyn, NY. Ahead of this, they are releasing the video for their single “Ghost Lights,” which comes off the 2023 EP “Awaken The Machine”.

    Founded on visionary Sonny Angell's ambition to create a performance-based band with boundary-pushing music, ARC has rapidly established itself as one of the most innovative acts in modern metal. The band's philosophy ‘ARC EVOLVES' drives their constant reinvention and elevation of both their sound and stage presence. They comment on what is in store:

    “We constantly try to raise the bar, enhance our stage show, expand our thematic elements, and experiment with different musical styles. ARC is ambiguously mysterious, ARC is energy and machines. Human interpretations are on stage playing the music, however, ARC is all around us. Information being transmitted from... Somewhere in parts of your brain, you didn’t know you had.”

    The band performs with meticulously planned choreography, custom costumes, specialized stage lighting, props, and synchronized on-screen visuals—all managed by a dedicated stage manager who travels with the band exclusively to orchestrate their technical production.

    ARC's music seamlessly fuses the brutality and melody of extreme metal with retro-futuristic synth-wave electronica, creating an all-out assault on the senses. Their frenetic live shows combine lasers, smoke, blood, sweat, and the band's relentless energy in a performance experience that must be witnessed to be believed. They are recommended for fans of Rammstein, Dark Tranquility, and Dance with the Dead.

    Watch and listen to the video from "Ghost Lights" below.

    Their latest EP, "Awaken The Machine", is available on Arc-evolves.bandcamp.com and Spotify.

    Show Dates w/ Visions of Atlantis
    April 2 - Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedrafts
    April 5 - Brooklyn, NY - The Meadows

    Track Listing:
    1 - Dark Road - (3:44)
    2 - Ghost Lights - (4:22)
    3 - Magnitudes - (4:08)
    4 - Shadow Life - (5:55)
    5 - Kingdom for my Corpse - (4:25)
    6 - The Deep End - (3:43)
    Album Length: 26:19

    More info: https://linktr.ee/arcmetalnyc

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  • AEXYLIUM Unveils Powerful Single For Title Track Off Upcoming Third Album “Myth Of Mankind” Out May 2025

     

    Aexylium returns with “Myth of Mankind,” the electrifying title track from their highly anticipated third album, which will be released on May 23rd, 2025, from Rockshots Records. This song represents a defining moment for the Italian folk metal band, encapsulating their evolution with a dynamic blend of immersive orchestrations, technical riffs, and anthemic melodies.

    Merging the intensity of modern metal with the evocative power of folk instrumentation, Aexylium crafts a unique and amazing sound. "Myth of Mankind" perfectly exemplifies this fusion—combining epic arrangements, intricate guitar work, and the striking vocal interplay between frontman Sam Biganzoli and Arianna Bellinaso. The result is a track as cinematic as it is heavy, offering a fresh and modern take on folk metal while staying true to its melodic roots.

    For fans of Eluveitie, Korpiklaani, Amorphis, Folkstone, Alestorm, and Mago de Oz, this single is a must-listen. "Myth of Mankind" is not just a song—it’s a statement, showcasing Aexyllium at its most powerful and refined stage. The front cover has been designed by Gustavo Sazes (Angra, Soilwork, Dynazty, Epica). 

    LISTEN: https://lnk.to/XApTSY
    ALBUM PRE-ORDER (Release Date May 23, 2025)https://lnk.to/koGz58

    Track Listing:
    1 - Fontes et Omnia
    2 - The Queen
    3 - Hexe
    4 - Into Oblivion
    5 - In Sorrow
    6 - Myth of Mankind
    7 - Eclissi
    8 - Wild Hunt
    9 - Surrender
    10 - Northern Lights
    11 – Eternity

    BAND LINEUP
    SAM BIGANZOLI – Vocals
    ARIANNA BELLINASO – Vocals
    FABIO BUZZAGO – Guitar
    LUCA PERRONE – Guitar
    GABRIELE CACOCCIOLA – Bass
    ALBERTO MEZZANOTTE – Drums
    FEDERICO BONOLDI – Violin
    LEANDRO PESSINA – Flute
    STEFANO COLOMBO - Keyboards

    ALBUM CREDITS:
    Main Music Composer: Fabio Buzzago
    Lyrics: Fabio Buzzago, Gabriele Cacocciola, Samuele Biganzoli
    Orchestrations: Fabio Buzzago, Stefano Colombo
    Production: Davide Tavecchia, Buzzago Fabio, Stefano Colombo, Alberto Bernasconi
    Recording, Mixing, Mastering: Davide Tavecchia (Twilight Studio)
    Graphics: Gustavo Sazes

    ABOUT:

    Aexylium was formed in 2014 in Italy, merging the distinctive sound of traditional instruments with the modern intensity of metal.

    The band has performed at many renowned European festivals including Dong Open Air, Tanzt!, Mead & Greed, Montelago Celtic Festival, Malpaga Folk & Metal, Druidia, and more. During these events, Aexylium shared the stage with several notable bands such as Blind Guardian, Elvenking, Wind Rose, Týr, Vision Divine, Furor Gallico, Temperance, and others.

    Their debut album, ‘Tales From This Land’ (2018), was released through Underground Symphony Records. It was recorded at Twilight Studio by Davide Tavecchia and mastered by Simone Mularoni (Elvenking, DGM, Secret Sphere, etc).

    In 2021, Aexylium signed a deal with Rockshots Records for their second album, ‘The Fifth Season’. The album was recorded at Twilight Studio with the artwork designed by Jan Yrlund of Darkgrove Design (Testament, Manowar, Korpiklaani). To date, the band has released six music videos as singles.

    Compared to the last studio album, the band has welcomed Alberto Mezzanotte (drums), Luca Perrone (Guitar), and the frontman Sam Biganzoli into its lineup.

    Aexylium’s partners include Solar Guitars, Footblaster, Liuteria Cocopelli, and Firebird Strumenti Musicali.

    AexyliumLine Up:
    Sam Biganzoli: vocals
    Arianna Bellinaso: vocals
    Gabriele Cacocciola: bass
    Federico Bonoldi: violin
    Alberto Mezzanotte: drums
    Fabio Buzzago: guitars
    Luca Perrone: guitars
    Leandro Pessina: flute
    Stefano Colombo: keyboards

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

    FOLLOW:
    https://www.instagram.com/aexylium_official
    https://www.facebook.com/aexylium

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  • LOUD AS HELL Open Air Festival Announces 2025 Lineup w/ REVOCATION, FIRST FRAGMENT, FILTH, INSURRECTION, GORGATRON, OPAL IN SKY and more!

     

    LAH 2025 Lineup Spotify Playlist – https://spoti.fi/3XT8IUw

    From the barren expanse of sculpted sandstone, wind-carved hoodoos, and the vast canyons of Alberta, Canada's badlands, one of the country's loudest decibel-breaking extreme music events, LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL announces its 2025 lineup with REVOCATION, FIRST FRAGMENT, FILTH, INSURRECTION, GORGATRON, OPAL IN SKY and more!

    Hosted in Drumheller, AB from August 1st to 3rd at the Dinosaurs Down StampedeLAH showcases the best up-and-coming Canadian and international talent to roar through the country's largest dinosaur fossil grounds.

    This year's 13th annual festivities will witness technical death metal masters Revocation headline the Sunday, August 3rd lineup. The band unveiled their latest 2025 single and music video “Confines of Infinity,” featuring brutal guest vocals from Cattle Decapitation’s Travis Ryan. The single also marks the debut of a new Revocation lineup that sees vocalist and guitarist Dave Davidson joined by drummer Ash Pearson--who has been in the band since 2015--bassist Alex Weber and guitarist Harry Lannon. Revocation formed in 2006, and their self-released debut, Empire of the Obscene, came out in 2008. Since then, they've released seven critically acclaimed albums and have toured the world, bringing their technically charged, high-energy extreme metal to rabid fans in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. 

    Also on the Sunday lineup will be Insurrection, the powerhouse metal band from Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. Formed over 20 years ago (2003), the band is known for its intense and energetic performances. Their sound is a unique twist of groovy death metal mixed with a healthy dose of thrash energy. The band has released several albums, including "Prologue" (2008), "Fracture" (2010), "Prototype" (2013), "Extraction" (2017), and "Obsolescence" (2024) (Bam Co. Heavy). Their music often addresses social and political themes through bilingual lyrics in both English and French. The band has gained a notable reputation on stage throughout Canada with tours covering coast to coast, including performances at festivals such as Montebello Rockfest, Trois-Rivières Metalfest, and Decimate Metalfest.

    Headlining Saturday, Aug 2nd, Montreal, QC's First Fragment will display their virtuosity and demonstrate why they are so beloved globally for their Neoclassical/Technical Extreme Metal. The band broke ground with their debut EP "The Afterthought Ecstasy" (2010). Their latest two albums "Dasein" (2016), "Gloire éternelle(2021), and the latest instrumental compilation record "Le Recueuil Des Âges" (2024) have been released on Unique Leader Records. 

    Saturday will also feature LAH alumni Gorgatron, guttural Death Metal out of Fargo, North Dakota. Their sound is based on a “love of the riff” approach to writing and is rooted in the old-school stylings of Death Metal and Thrash. They have honed their style and work ethic with rigorous DIY tours across the States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico. They have a slew of records under their belts with their latest "Sentience Revoked" (2024) (Redefining Darkness Records) and just this past January they unleashed a digital EP "Live From the Basement". It was originally set to be released on Adult Swim's 'Fish Center Live' in 2020, but was shelved due to Adult Swim shutting down their livestream division that same year.

    The festival's first day on Friday, Aug 1st will be headlined by hip-hop-influenced deathcore gutter gang Filth out of North Carolina. They dropped the next chapter in their discography, Southern Hostility, in April 2024.

    Also on Friday are Vancouver, BC's Opal in Sky, twin brothers Tyson and Dylon Opalinsky. They share a deep passion for music and its limitless possibilities. Their music reflects their shared values and beliefs. They believe that music has the power to heal, uplift, and bring people together. They are committed to creating meaningful and enjoyable music, and their unique sound is a fusion of different styles and influences. They released their debut album, "Dream Shift," in July 2024.

    With a lineup featuring over 40 bands from across Canada, the USA, and Mexico, traveling the furthest from Europe is Vienna, Austria's Hog Meets Frog, a band fans don't want to miss. The trio is renowned for their eccentricity and boundary-pushing music that blends prog, funk, and metal.

    Other highlights for this year's open-air are Toronto's Beguiler, champions of last year's 2024 Wacken Metal Battle Canada; the slamming deathcore of Arizona's Gore Pig; Mexico's Spit On Your Grave, showcasing their powerful, deep growls, blast beats, slam riffs, and heavy breakdowns, all infused with a melodic touch; and Vancouver's Thirteen Goats, with their signature blend of infernal riffs, huge hooks, and uniquely theatrical songwriting.

    Weekend Passes (Aug 1- 3) are available at https://loudashell.ca/shop/

    This weekend pass grants you full access to all the headbanging, moshing, and metal mayhem that Loud As Hell Open Air offers.

    LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR 2025

    Thursday, July 31 – Kick Off Party
    Vapor (California, USA)
    Display Of Decay (Edmonton, AB)
    Black Pestilence (Calgary, AB)
    Decrepitation (Edmonton, AB)

    Friday, August 1
    Filth (Shelby, NC, USA)
    Auzzy Blood – Freak Show (Las Vegas, NV, USA)
    Opal In Sky (Vancouver, BC)
    Hazzardous Material – Burlesque (Alberta)
    Spit On Your Grave (Monterrey, Mexico)
    Hazzerd (Calgary, AB)
    Ascension Blacklist (Newburgh, ON)
    Black Friday (Edmonton, AB)
    Daniel Martin’s The Infamous (Edmonton, AB)

    Saturday, August 2
    First Fragment (Montreal, QC)
    Kyle Pullan – Acoustic (Canmore, AB)
    Gorgatron (Fargo, ND, USA)
    Hazzardous Material – Burlesque (Alberta)
    Heartsick (Lansing, MI, USA)
    Judicator (Salt Lake City, UT, USA)
    Casket Robbery (Munroe, WI, USA)
    Kelevra (Regina, SK)
    Lycanthro (Ottawa, ON)
    Frontal Assault (Cedar Rapids, IA, USA)
    Cabrakaan (Calgary, AB)
    Spectre (Winnipeg, MB)
    Pridelands (Red Deer, AB)
    Pharm (Kelowna, BC)
    Beserker (Lethbridge, AB)

    Sunday, August 3
    Revocation (Boston, MA, USA)
    Kyle Pullan – Acoustic (Canmore, AB)
    Insurrection (Gatineau, QC)
    Auzzy Blood – Freak Show (Las Vegas, NV, USA)
    Gorepig (Hot Springs, AZ, USA)
    Hazzardous Material – Burlesque (Alberta)
    Cyborg Octopus (San Francisco, CA, USA)
    Squidhammer (Waterton, WI, USA)
    Truent (Vancouver, BC)
    Beguiler (Toronto, ON)
    Reaping Asmodeia (Minneapolis, MN, USA)
    Endless Chaos (Winnipeg, MB)
    Hog Meets Frog (Vienna, Austria)
    Thirteen Goats (Vancouver, BC)
    Woodhawk (Calgary, AB)
    Famous Strangers (Edmonton, AB)

    Since its inception in 2012, LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL has exposed hundreds of Canadian and international bands annually except for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their 2024 edition was host to the most stacked lineup to date featuring BEYOND CREATION, STRIKER, ANCIIENTS, GREEN JELLY, THE CONVALESCENCESUPER MONSTER PARTY, TERRIFIER, and lots more. Previous years have witnessed well-known bands such as Jungle Rot, Narcotic Wasteland, Necronomicon, Into Eternity, Goatwhore, Battlecross, Fit for An Autopsy, Anciients, Archspire, Unleash The Archers, Striker, KEN mode, Obey The Brave, Protest the Hero, AngelMaker, Divinity, Neck of The Woods, Endast among many more.

    Live LAH 2024 - Anciients - Despoiled - https://youtu.be/-E440Gax4ao

    Live LAH 2024 - Terrifier - Depths Of The Storm Scepter - https://youtu.be/ZEm4ncOlbH4

    Live LAH 2023 - Narcotic Wasteland - Sex, Lies and DNA - https://youtu.be/q-AraxYaEfA

    Live LAH 2023 - Jungle Rot - A Call To Arms - https://youtu.be/b5GCaJ--lZo

    More info:
    LoudAsHell.ca
    Facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival
    Twitter: @LoudAsHellFest
    Instagram: @LoudAsHellFestival
    Social Media Hashtags #LAHXIII, #LAHOA, #LAHOA2025

    Festival Press Materials - Posters, Band Links, EPKs, Photos - HERE.​

    About:

    LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL has hosted hundreds of Canadian and international bands annually since 2012 with the exception of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During its decade of showcasing Canadian and international bands, the festival has grown into a pilgrimage for metalheads from across the country.

    LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL 2025 will be celebrating its thirteenth festival event presented by Loud As Hell Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations. LAH always works its hardest to deliver the best lineup in the West ready to melt your face off. Featuring bands from across Canada and beyond, you won’t want to miss any of it. And don’t forget about their freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors, and dinosaurs!

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  • SIEGE PERILOUS Launches Kickstarter For Concept Album "Becoming the Dragon" ft. Guests Fabio Lione and Kristin Starkey

     

    Unveiling their monumental musical odyssey and EP “Creation’s Call” in August 2024, Denver's fantasy power metal warriors Siege Perilous unveil plans for their first full-length album.

    Entitled "Becoming the Dragon," the album is the band's biggest and most ambitious work yet—a cinematic, narrative journey set in a world of warriors, dragons, and destiny. To help Siege Perilous unleash this epic power metal story, the band enlisted two of the most epic voices in the genre: Fabio Lione (Angra, ex-Rhapsody of Fire), a legendary power metal voice, and Kristin Starkey (Twilight Force, Temperance), the powerful contralto who brings her operatic touch to the tale.

    A single narrative power metal opera from start to finish, "Becoming the Dragon" is centered around the Child of Prophecy, the hero who slays the dragon, played by Fabio Lione, but then comes to question whether he is truly a hero or simply a pawn of an ancient prophecy. After a journey of self-discovery that takes him across a vast fantasy world he, aided by the mystic Sorceress (Kristin Starkey), takes on the forces of destiny itself to forge a new future.

    To bring this concept record to life, Siege Perilous is using Kickstarter and, once again, enlisting the help of power metal fans.

    Vocalist Shaughnessy McDaniel comments:

    "After the incredible reception we received for 'Creation's Call', we couldn't wait to bring people what they had been asking for, a full-length album. We are so excited and blown away that we get to work with the legendary Fabio Lione and the absurdly talented Kristin Starkey to bring this fun yet meaningful fantasy story to life, and Kickstarter is such a great way to help an up-and-coming band like Siege Perilous maximize this opportunity. The dream for this album is big! And while we are self-funding about half of it, we need some help to bring this full epic vision to life and to reach its full potential. Heroes of power! Warriors of metal! Keepers of the flame! Join us on an epic quest!"

    Check out the exclusive rewards you can receive with your Kickstarter pledges, from Vinyl to classic rewards like CDs, t-shirts, and stickers to a few fun experiences by Siege Perilous.

    "If you’ve ever wanted a power metal anthem written about your DnD Campaign, a favorite fantasy story, or a historical epic, now is your opportunity to bring those stories to life with a custom hand-crafted power metal track. This and many other cool rewards can be yours and 100% of the profits from this campaign will go into the production and promotion of “Becoming the Dragon.” We have many stretch goals including enhancing our vinyl, filming great music videos, and more! Thank you for contributing and helping us summon this fantasy into being. Share the campaign, spread the word and together we will continue to keep the dream of heavy metal burning bright!" adds McDaniel.

    Siege Perilous Kickstarter "Becoming the Dragon" link at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/siegeperilous/siege-perilous-becoming-the-dragon-lp-feat-fabio-lione

    "Becoming the Dragon" Kickstarter Video

    More info: Siegemetal.com | Facebook.com/siegeband | Instagram.com/siegeperilousmetal | Tiktok.com/@siegemetal

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