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• RED CAIN Unleashes Reimagined Goth Rock Banger “Demons II” For Halloween!

  Oct 31, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

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  RED CAIN Unleashes Reimagined Goth Rock Banger “Demons II” For Halloween!

  Power prog storytellers RED CAIN have unleashed a reimagined goth rock version of their track "Demons" from their 2020 album “Kindred: Act II”. The track has been djentified, revocalized, injected with bigger drums, and metalized!

  Vocalist Evgeniy Zayarny elaborates on "Demons II":

  "Stand with your demons and own them. A lethal and heavy encounter with your demons awaits you in the succinctly titled "Demons II' - Red Cain's reimagining of their 2021 goth rock hit. With all-new, heavier, djentier guitars, revised drums, and vocal performance to die for, this is a quintessential Halloween headbanger.
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  We are all defined by our battles with our demons - each of us fighting our own private war every day to remain ourselves and wrest control of this sense of self from the things that afflict us, drag us down, attempt to change us, and bring us into discomfort and malcontent.
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  This lurid tale of a deadly dance with your demons captures that struggle, yet ultimately carries a message of acceptance and control of one's own flaws and imperfections, and an elevation of these into pure strength."

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  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3NMW83L​

  Earlier this year, Red Cain also shared "Firestarter", the first single of 2024 that 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:

  Lyric Video - https://youtu.be/aKnOVyjRT6o​

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/4e4bFap​

  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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• LIVA Unveils Epic Orchestral Metal Music Video For “Samson & Dalila I” Off New Album “Ecce Mundus”

  Oct 29, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Liva, the pioneering Canadian metal band known for their unique fusion of classical and heavy metal, has released a captivating music video for “Samson & Dalila I”, from their latest album “Ecce Mundus” released on CD in November 2023 and digitally January 2024. The band's fourth full-length marks Liva's triumphant return to its roots, featuring medieval poetry and Latin texts set against a backdrop of majestic orchestral metal. The album explores timeless themes from antiquity, including the glory of Rome, the tale of Samson and Delilah, and enduring human flaws such as greed, corruption, and hypocrisy. Vocalist/guitarist Pier Carlo Liva comments on the single:

  “This is the flagship song of the album. This song has all the elements that are to be found in the Liva style. It’s about the old story of Samson & Dalila. To avenge her people, Dalila cuts off Samson's hair, thus weakening him."

  The “Samson & Dalila I” video is a visual feast that complements the band's expansive sound, featuring more developed orchestrations and heavier guitar parts than ever before. It offers fans a glimpse into the lyrical experience and otherworldly atmosphere that defines Liva's music.

  Formed in Sherbrooke, Québec in 1997, Liva has been at the forefront of blending classical music with metal in Canada. The band's unique sound features extensive sonic explorations, grandiose orchestrations, and powerful vocal performances that transport listeners to another world. They are recommended for fans of Therion, Nightwish, and Leaves’Eyes.

  Their latest album “Ecce Mundus” was released on CD on November 17, 2023, and digitally on January 12, 2024, via Stoke Records with distribution by Outside Music (Canada) and Orchard (US).

  CD and digital - https://livametalband.bandcamp.com/​

  CD - https://www.livaband.com/merch/​

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3NyGqcp

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  Track Listing:​
  1. De avaritia et luxuria mundi – (9:30)
  2. Materiae summa - (6 :33)
  3. Ecce mundus demundatur - (5 :06)
  4. Sunt – (3 :34)
  5. Samson & Dalila I – (5 :29)
  6. Samson & Dalila II – (5 :19)
  7. Obscura – (7 :31)
  8. O Roma nobilis – (6 :57)
  9. Silence – (6 :04)
  Album Length: 55:51

  Liva is:​
  Pier Carlo Liva (tenor vocal, death vocal, guitars, electronics)
  Nadine Guertin (soprano vocal)
  Martin Tremblay (bass)
  Claude Lacroix (drums)

  More info: Livaband.com | Facebook.com/www.livaband | Instagram.com/livametalband​

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  "There are fewer rules in metal nowadays, and fellow Francophones Liva have taken the ones that remain and stomped them to dust. The mix is raw and yet warm. The hook finds you it won’t let go. 8/10" - Brave Words (Ecce Mundus)

  -« (…) le compromis parfait entre puissance et mélodie. Un voyage au travers de sonorités lointaines et saisissantes. Le groupe a apporté un soin particulier à créer une atmosphère enivrante. Tout simplement splendide, transcendé. Il est évident que Liva est un groupe au potentiel énorme. Sublime ! » 9/10, Rock Hard (France) (Ecce Mundus)

  ”This is a fantastic album. Highly recommended.” Powerplay Magazine (Ecce Mundus)

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• BornBroken Unleashes Poetic Death/Thrash Metal Video For “Am I Invisible” Directed by The Agonist's Chris Kells

  Oct 25, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

  Canada’s BornBroken recently released their third album “Am I Invisible” this past September and to keep the momentum up, they are now releasing the music video for the title track directed by Chris Kells of The Agonist. This pummeling display of death and thrash metal complements the visceral and provocative lyrics the band members work hard to craft. They share their thoughts:

  “We wanted to use our music to call for unity and empathy. This album is not just a collection of songs; it’s a message, a call to action for anyone who feels unheard or unseen. We’ve always aimed to create music that tells a story, and ‘Am I Invisible’ is our most ambitious story yet. The themes of invisibility, isolation, and resilience are universal, and we wanted to convey them through powerful lyrics and compelling music.”

  For BornBroken, each track brings out different emotions, from the stress and monotony captured in “7 Mondays” to the introspective nature of “Will You Remember”. Songs like “Age of Anger” address the division and intolerance we see every day. The band goes on to express gratitude to their current fans for their unwavering support and hope that the albums resonate deeply with them.

  BornBroken delivers a no-nonsense, straight-up metal approach, they write what they want to write, with a personal approach and death metal roots. They pay homage to their influences and invite other metalheads along for the ride. They are recommended for fans of Slipknot, Chimaira, and Decapitated.

  The album “Am I Invisible” is available on vinyl and digitally at the following links:

  Bandcamp - https://bornbroken.bandcamp.com​

  Vinyl - https://loudtrax.com/bornbroken-am-i-invisible-vinyl-74535​

  Digital Album - https://ffm.to/785376b4ad1c4c7e8b394d6c59d215c6​​

  Tour Dates:

  Oct 26 - Montreal, QC - Foufounes Electriques - info w/ Within the Ruins
  Nov 8 - Sainte-Thérèse , QC - Le Montecristo - info - w/ Buffalo Theory, Thrash La Reine

  Track Listing:​
  1. Time Pays No Respect - 5:04
  2. Am I Invisible - 3:54
  3. Will You Remember - 4:03
  4. How Strong You Are - 4:41
  5. Conflicting Lies - 5:09
  6. Scabs & Scars - 3:36
  7. 7 Mondays - 4:00
  8. Fold - 6:30
  9. Age of Anger - 5:23
  10. The Day I Die Inside - 5:07
  Album Length: 47:31

  BornBroken Album Lineup​
  Mike Marino (Bass)
  Michael Decker (Vocals/ All Guitars)
  Carlos Ojeda (Drums)

  BornBroken live and Official New Lineup​
  Mike Marino (Bass)
  Michael Decker (Vocals/Guitar)
  Carlos Ojeda (Drums)
  Rob Henx (Lead Guitar) Newest member after recording

  More info: BrokenMusic.ca | Facebook.com/BornBroken | X.com/bornbroken | Instagram.com/bornbrokenofficial

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• NARCOTIC WASTELAND (ex-Nile Dallas Toler-Wade) Announces "Cemetery Slam Tour" w/ Pyrexia + SwarmFest (Tampa, FL) + New Music Video "Barbarian"

  Oct 23, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Narcotic Wasteland, fronted by ex-Nile guitarist/vocalist Dallas Toler-Wade along with drummer Joseph Howard (Fields of Elysium), Neuromorphic) and bassist Kenji Tsunami (Ontogeny), will be hitting the road with Long Island, NY old school death metallers Pyrexia for the "Cemetery Slam Tour" from November 15th to 23rd. Narcotic Wasteland will also perform at this year's SwarmFest in Tampa Bay, FL following the tour (dates listed below).

  Plus fans who purchase tickets for Austin and Houston show dates will be automatically entered in the raffle to win a Jackson guitar signed by all the bands playing. Check out the Instagram videos below.

  Houston, TX - Nov 18th - https://www.instagram.com/p/DBRf47Ai0ue/​

  Austin, TX - Nov 19th - https://www.instagram.com/p/DA_HMo0PCUQ/

  In additional news, the trio unveiled their new music video for the single "Barbarian" this past September and will be featured on their forthcoming album "Digital Cordyceps" out on Megaforce Records (release date TBD) to follow their 2017 breakout sophomore album "Delirium Tremens".

  Dallas Toler-Wade comments on the track:

  "For me, Barbarian is a prime example of me doing the thing I love and that defines me the most. Continuously striving to improve my craft as a musician and a songwriter. But also the overall message of this song. Live!!! Be free!!! Find your own path!!! Question everything!!! And also we don't need politicians or religion to shape our moral centers. In fact, It seems they distort the truth every chance they get. This whole album cycle has seemed to have this recurring theme about the narcissistic oligarchy that we have all fallen victim to. I Dallas Toler- Wade the barbarian will fight this mockery until I leave the land of the living, and even after that, my powerful voice will echo through the halls of time!!! Because I am a barbarian!!!"

  Digital Single - https://orcd.co/nwbarbarian​

  Pyrexia (Headliner) + Narcotic Wasteland Tour Dates:
  11/15/2024 - Oklahoma City, OK - 89th Street
  11/16/2024 - Fort Worth, TX - The Rail Club
  11/17/2024 - San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger
  11/18/2024 - Houston, TX - BFE Rock Club
  11/19/2024 - Austin, TX - The 13th Floor
  11/20/2024 - Tulsa, OK - The Vanguard
  11/21/2024 - Corpus Christi, TX - Boozerz Friday
  11/22/2024 - Shreveport, LA - Strange Brew
  11/23/2024 - Long Beach, MS - TRAX
  ​Narcotic Wasteland only​
  11/24/2024 - Tampa, FL - Swarmfest - Brass Mug

  Narcotic Wasteland is a relentless force in the metal realm, known for its infernal performances and unyielding sound. Led by former Nile guitarist Dallas Toler Wade, the band has forged an unholy covenant with legions of devoted followers, spreading chaos and devastation wherever they tread.

  A face-melting experience, Narcotic Wasteland unleashes blistering guitar wails to heart-pounding drum onslaughts, with every track promising to be an infernal ritual that will leave metalheads possessed by the spirit of pure chaos. Prepare for sonic hellfire!

  More info: ​Narcoticwasteland.com | ​Facebook.com/narcoticwasteland | ​Instagram.com/narcoticwastelandofficial | Twitter.com/Narco_Wasteland | Tiktok.com/@narcoticwasteland​

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• MINDREAPER Unveils Epic New Video "The God I Am" In Anticipation of Upcoming Album “Withering Shine (...Into Oblivion)” Out Dec 2024

  Oct 18, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  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:

  Online Store - https://www.mindreaper.de/shop/de/2-mindreaper-shop​

  Bandcamp - https://mindreaper.bandcamp.com​

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3rmTjeL

  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

  More info: https://www.mindreaper.de | https://www.facebook.com/TheMindreaper | https://www.instagram.com/mindreaper_metal​

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