Montreal, Canada's CHÜZO is ready to take on the metal world with the introduction of their self-described Aggro-Metal and new EP entitled "M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)".The three-track recordmarks the next chapter and true representation of what their sound is meant to be with the fresh new lineup who are hungry to showcase what this forthcoming EP will spark.
Produced by Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope), the EP is a full audio assault upon all the senses from the heavy riffs to the soaring vocals of Brazilian transplant and new vocalist Mischa M. She is joined by local first-generation Chilean Canadian and mastermind Cristian S. along with Carlos G from Venezuela and Alex S from Russia whom all have found Montreal, Canada to be home to breed their 'Aggro Metal', a blender of grindcore, Swedish death metal and a touch of thrash metal crossed over with hardcore punk.
"The sound of the band evolved from, initially, grindcore, to hardcore, to now Aggro Metal. This is finally what CHÜZO was meant to sound like after many years and many ex-band members. This mark III version of the band is the final evolution in the sound of CHÜZO." adds Cristian S.
The EP's lyrics are driven by self-reflection and daily struggles. The inspiration for writing comes from life experiences and trying to live past them, especially the traumatic ones. Using all bad energy from bad experiences to create something positive for yourself and the world. This EP speaksof vengeance and the bad side of dedicating your life to achieving your desired revenge despite your own life and sanity. Brutal Social Justice.
For fans of Sepultura (Cavalera Bros era 84-96), At the Gates, Napalm Death, Slipknot, and Fuck the Facts, "M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)" is due out on November 15, 2024, and can be heard in full before it officially drops via its stream premiere on Decibel Magazine HERE.
EP pre-order/digital per-save is available at the following links:
SUPER MONSTER PARTY (SMP) Offering way more than the average metal band, SUPER MONSTER PARTY's new album "Rage Quit" is out now on all streaming platforms at https://links.supermonsterparty.com/ragequit.
These highly motivated and talented guys aren’t just playing music and video games – thanks to their creative efforts, we are provided with an immersive multimedia metal experience, as it has never been seen before, picking us up and taking us in completely.
"Rage Quit" is more than just a music album – with narrational interludes between the tracks, the band creates a bond between the most beloved video games of their childhood and their music, providing a mesmerizing adventurous experience for the listeners. If you listen to the track listing of "Rage Quit" chronologically, it’s like listening to an audiobook in the form of kickass metal music sprinkled with unconventional storytelling. On this video game-inspired record, the South Floridian band takes us on a journey through the realm of ‘Permadeath’ – a colorful blend of classic 16-bit video game world replicas, which you as “The Champion” have to conquer. The extensive album features six new tracks, six reenvisioned tracks, and an alternate narrative path for the Permadeath series. In SMP’s pixelated nostalgia-inspired universe, we’re jumping and running through the spheres of old-school video game bangers like Mortal Kombat, Doom, Sonic the Hedgehog, Dance Dance Revolution, Castlevania, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Bros, and Final Fantasy. But Permadeath isn’t just the setting for the album tracks, it is also the name of SMP’s captivating, free-to-play 2D platform game, featuring a soundtrack consisting of their instrumental tracks. As a special easter egg, the band invites us to dive even deeper into their sound and join the performance: Experience the full SUPER MONSTER PARTY adventure, get the album tracks as Clone Hero downloads, and start rocking!
For "Rage Quits" release day, SUPER MONSTER PARTY dropped their new Super Mario-inspired lyric video "Another Castle". After encountering video games and embarking on legendary quests in Permadeath, you as the listener now find yourself put into Mario’s perspective. As you close the door of Doom behind you, with one last life remaining, the gate of another castle opens – but “your princess is not here, she’s in another castle”, and so you begin your search, fighting through lava, silly turtles, and walking shrooms. This vivid storytelling is musically accompanied by an electrifying, tasteful blend of punk rock, power metal, and retro video game themes.
SUPER MONSTER PARTY is a band for all video game nerds, jump’n’run enthusiasts, metalheads, 90s kids, weirdos, and everyone in between – a metal band that’s all about video games, singing from the heroes or villains introspective point of view. Rocking together since 2020, SUPER MONSTER PARTY have already gathered a lot of XP, having a bunch of achievements under their belt, such as four released albums: Permadeath (2020), SideQuest (2021), Game Genie (2023), and Up, Up, Down, Die (2023). The band is the concept of Singer/Songwriter Rei Sega, and features notable members Emilio Martinez (Yngwie Malmsteen) on bass, Fern Lemus (Lions at the Gate) on the drums, Andy Alvarez (Irras One) on rhythm guitar, and Oleh Andrievsky as lead guitarist.
Their intense, melodic, catchy, and heavy sound shows influences of The Misfits, Rhapsody, Slipknot, NOFX, and Van Halen. The variety of different influences and genres, worshiped by the band, means that they are able to find the right metal sound for all game themes – each video game universe is authentically set to music, while the skills of the masterful musical chameleon that is SUPER MONSTER PARTY cannot be pinned down to one genre. No two songs sound the same, but one thing is for sure – they all rock hard.
Canadian demolition thrash crew MUTANK will be unravelling their newest collection of bangers and first taste of new neck-breaking tunes in seven years with their new album "Think Before You Think" once again on Boonsdale Records on November 29th, 2024 to follow 2017's EP "W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T.".
Featuring ten volcanic thrash tracks to blaze a new path to jackhammer a pure audio assault. Live favourites such as "Running Reds", "Abortron", and "Thrash Primordial" are sure to please die-hard fans for easy repeat listens.
"This is Thrash for Metalheads by Metalheads we evolved from crossover to a more refined thrash band with longer and more intricate songs… The level of seriousness in songwriting is evident in the new album. We want this album to energize people and make them feel the way we do when we listen to some of our favourite artists. This album is the most material we have ever put out! 50 minutes of pure metal across 10 tracks. The songs picked themselves as we kept writing tracks we enjoyed playing.”
Today, MUTANK is ready to unveil their album opener and psychedelic monster brigade video "Illuminatus". The band explains further:
"This intro track sets the tone for the album with its strong riffs and songwriting to continue the MUTANK tradition of elaborate riffs and ripping solos! Lyrically Illuminatus (which gets its title from the 1975 novel) is about power and how it takes the souls of those that desire it the most.”
With a passion for classic thrash and a desire to play radical riffs, MUTANK made a deservedly big splash on the Canadian metal scene with their debut EP "M.E.C.H METAL" and a performance at Wacken Open Air after being declared champions of the 2014 Wacken Metal Battle Canada competition.
With their distinctive sound, the band moved forward in 2017, touring across Canada supporting ANNIHILATOR alongside Australia's MASON in support of their EP "W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T" (Boonsdale Records). Metal Injection also named the band "1 of 8 Hidden Gems in Canadian Metal You Need To Know" (Read here).
2024 will be a tour de force for MUTANK with the launch of "Think Before You Think". Fans of D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, Havok, Megadeth, Overkill, and Exodus are sure to join them in the pit when it releases on November 29th, 2024 on Boonsdale Records.
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.
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 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) BASS: SIMON ROBERTSHAW - THE KING GUILHERME PEIXOTO - SLEEPLESS NIGHTS 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
L-R: Christian Schoenke – Bass, Marcel Schneider – Drums, Sebastian Rehbein – Lead Vocals, Manuel Nozulak – Additional Vocals, Marcel Bangert – Guitars, Keys
Fans of hard-hitting melodic death metal are in for a treat as Germany's Mindreaper gears up to premiere their latest music video “The God I Am”. This visual spectacle serves as a powerful prelude to their highly anticipated album “Withering Shine (...Into Oblivion)” set to drop on December 2nd, 2024 via Death Age Records.
“Withering Shine (...Into Oblivion)” stands as Mindreaper's magnum opus, seamlessly blending traditional elements with modern symphonic touches to create a unique sonic landscape. The album promises to be a collection of eternal hymns, each track a testament to the band's musical prowess and emotional depth.
Mindreaper takes listeners on a haunting journey through the echoes of past existences, confronting themes of transience and irrelevance. The album doesn't shy away from societal critique, tearing open old wounds and processing the lowest socio-cultural structures while keeping an eye on potential apocalyptic dystopias.
Listeners can expect brutally snotty guitars, lung-piercing bass, and stomach-smashing percussion, all embraced by epic orchestral arrangements that avoid falling into kitsch. The varied vocals of two powerful singers add another layer of depth to the already rich soundscape.
As the band puts it, “It is not the raised index finger, but the middle finger that wields the pen and the sword!” It is recommended for fans of Carcass, Edge of Sanity, and At the Gates.
Watch and listen to the video for “The God I Am” via its premiere on TheCirclePit below.
Due out on December 2nd, 2024 via Death Age Records, “Withering Shine (...Into Oblivion)” will be available at the following links:
Track Listing: 1 - Withering Shine (… Into Oblivion) 2 – Liberty’s Fate 3 - Death T(h)rust 4 - Nocturnal Animals 5 - Desert Trails 6 - Vengeance Dawn 7 - Power Plant 8 - The God I Am 9 - Bequest for No One 10 - Black Stone Misery 11 - Final Heaven
Line Up: Sebastian Rehbein - Vocals Marcel Bangert - Guitars, Keys Christian Schoenke - Bass Marcel Schneider - Drums Manuel Nozulak - Additional Vocals
Album Credits: Recording and Mixing: Andy Classen's Stage One Studio Mastering: Tue Madsen - Sheriff at Antfarm Studio Music & Arrangement: Marcel Bangert Lyrics: Sebastian Rehbein
