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

Mar 26, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

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 (Spotify, Bandcamp).

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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SANDNESS New Video "Not Your Dog" Off New Album "Vertigo" Out May 2025 + Limited Edition Purple Vinyl

Mar 25, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

Taken from Sandness' upcoming album "Vertigo," out May 16th, 2025, via Rockshots Records.

Watch the official video for "Not Your Dog", the brand new single by Italian hard rock power trio SANDNESS. The track is the first preview from their fifth studio album "Vertigo", an energetic mix of hard rock and power pop with anthemic choruses, driving riffs, and a strong message of self-empowerment.

Produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Alessandro Del Vecchio at Ivorytears Music Works Recording Studio, the new album "Vertigo" marks a new creative chapter for the band. Written during a time of personal and professional change, the record embraces a new songwriting approach while staying true to the band’s signature sound.

"Not Your Dog" is a powerful and catchy anthem about independence and breaking free from control and expectations. With gritty guitars, punchy rhythms, and bold vocals, the track is perfect for fans of UFO, D-A-D, The Darkness, Y&T, and classic melodic hard rock.

"Vertigo" will be available on CD and limited edition purple vinyl.

Pre-order the album: https://lnk.to/ZtUHJ1

Listen/save the single "Not Your Dog": https://lnk.to/hzXlUT

SANDNESS will present the new album live on May 20, 2025, at Alcatraz – Milan, opening for Eclipse and Gotthard in their only Italian show.

Tracklist – Vertigo:
1. Per Aspera Ad Astra
2. The Match
3. Draw The Line
4. From Zero To Hero
5. Back For More
6. Midnight Dance
7. Rock’n’Roll High
8. Not Your Dog
9. Neverending Road
10. Train Of Time

Sandness Line-Up:
Mark – Bass, lead and backing vocals
Metyou – Drums and backing vocals
Robby – Lead and rhythm guitar, lead and backing vocals

For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Sandnessofficial.com
Facebook.com/Sandnessband/
Instagram.com/sandness_official
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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!

Mar 25, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

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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DREAM HEAVY's New Single "Filthy Rich" Is A Rock Attack On The 1%

Mar 21, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

Weaving together ethereal vocals, rich harmonies, and intricate guitar along with violin melodies, Dunster, BC, Canada's Dream Heavy is a melodic and enchanting world folk metal group. Revealing two singles in 2024, “Song In The Dark” and the thought-provoking single “Survival” featuring Haida hip-hop artist Ms. Panik, the band is kicking off 2025, with their next single "Filthy Rich", which will be featured on the band's planned EP due out later this year. The track is an aggressively progressive rock attack on the 1%, specifically aimed at the likes of Elon Musk and his narcissist stooge Trump. Seth Macdonald (Guitars/Vocals) explains the single further:

"People are pissed off in Canada right now and throughout the Western world where Oligarchs and con-men are attempting to usurp our systems of governance and trample on our democratic rights and freedoms, all for the sake of more money and power for the already "filthy rich."

This song is a battle cry to BRING THEM DOWN! It starts slow and dirgy and builds into a driving attack on the disgustingly rich. The lyrical sections of the song have been left deliberately "open" for audiences to be able to hear and understand the message and identify with the lyrics. As per the usual Dream Heavy style, there is a big build-up before the lyrics start to set the stage for battle so to speak. This gives a chance for each of the musicians in the band and our guest player Mary Ancheta to truly showcase their talents and style. It finishes with a choreographed progressive guitar solo building to a full band walk-down to the roots of the song."

Listen to Filthy Rich" at the following links:

Spotify - https://spoti.fi/41JqsCZ

Dream Heavy was formed from the ashes of beloved bands like Mamaguroove and Samson's Delilah. The band credits its unique sound to influences from metal, Latin, Celtic, and other world music traditions. Its music, characterized by its intensity and thought-provoking lyrics, has captivated audiences across Canada and beyond, earning them a place on campus radio's Top 10 lists.

Reflecting on the band's long journey, they share that Dream Heavy's sound has evolved from each member’s collective passion for sound, movement, and justice. With their forthcoming EP, they aim to create a sonic and lyrical soundscape that demands to be heard in its entirety—a journey of self-discovery and contemplation. Dream Heavy is recommended for fans of boundary-pushing music in the vein of Porcupine Tree, Kalandra, and Rodrigo y Gabriela.

Previous Singles:

More info: Dreamheavy.ca | Facebook.com/dreamheavyproject | Instagram.com/dreamheavyproject
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Symphonic Folk Metal VALLORCH Release New Album "The Circle"

Mar 14, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

The wait is over! Vallorch returns on March 14, 2025, with their highly anticipated album, "The Circle," which is the band's most ambitious and immersive work to date. Building upon their folk and symphonic metal roots, the band refines its signature sound into a dynamic fusion of powerful riffs, enchanted melodies, and cinematic orchestration.

Following the release of the anthemic "Circle Of The Moon" and the raucous folk metal celebration "Drink Some More!", "The Circle" delivers an even broader spectrum of emotions and soundscapes. The album revolves around the theme of the night, capturing its dual nature—a time for reflection and solitude but also revelry and connection. From grandiose symphonic arrangements to festive folk elements, each track immerses the listener in a journey through legends, emotions, and the band’s signature sonic landscapes.

Compared to their previous works, "Neverfade" (2013) and "Until Our Tale Is Told" (2017), Vallorch has evolved their songwriting, crafting an album that is tightly composed and emotionally resonant. The folk influences remain, but with an even more polished and cinematic touch, elevating their sound to new heights.

Fans of Nightwish, Eluveitie, Alestorm, Epica, and Wind Rose will find themselves drawn into Vallorch’s world, where folk traditions and symphonic metal collide in an unforgettable experience. With myth-inspired lyrics, powerful storytelling, and an undeniable passion for their craft, Vallorch cements their place as one of the most exciting acts in modern folk metal.

March 14 marks a new era for Vallorch. "The Circle" isn’t just an album—it’s an invitation to journey through the night, to embrace the contrasts of light and dark, and to lose yourself in the magic of Vallorch’s sound.

Prepare to step into "The Circle"!
ALBUM ORDER "The Circle" - https://lnk.to/2BMANxkG

Track Listing:
1. To the Silver Summit - 3:53
2. Hellpath - 3:52
3. Circle of the Moon - 3:34
4. Drink Some More! - 3:42
5. Antermoia - 5:00
6. Röte Löon - 4:39
7. Salbanéo - 3:59
8. The Wild One - 4:10
9. Dyssomnia - 9:08
Album Length: 42:01

ABOUT:

VALLORCH was born in December 2010, when Marco Munari (NewSun), Matteo Patuelli (Alzhagoth), and Massimo Benetazzo came up with the idea right after attending a concert together. Inspired by the energy and spirit of the event, they decided to form their own band, and the name VALLORCH—taken from a small Cimbrian village on the Cansiglio plateau—was quickly chosen as a tribute to their cultural roots.

For the first year, VALLORCH experimented with different sounds and musicians, searching for the right lineup. By January 2012, the group solidified with the addition of vocalist/flutist Sara, vocalist/bassist Leonardo Dalla Via, multi-instrumentalist Andrea ‘Demetrio’ Rampin (playing tin whistle, bagpipes, accordion), and violinist Francesco Salviato. This seven-member ensemble debuted live in March 2012, promoting their newly released EP Stories of North. Their captivating blend of folk metal quickly gained traction, earning them recognition in the Italian scene and leading to performances at events like Fosch Fest, where they opened for major bands.

However, the summer of 2012 brought changes. Violinist Francesco parted ways with the band, and Martina Mezzalira took his place. Around the same time, VALLORCH signed a record deal with Moonlight Records and entered the studio to work on their first full-length album. Released in 2013, Neverfade was met with critical and fan acclaim, blending fast-paced, melodic jigs with guttural and clean vocals, alongside powerful death metal riffs. This success landed them performances at major international festivals like Metaldays.

2014 saw further lineup shifts. Andrea Demetrio Rampin left the band, replaced by Paolo Pesce on accordion, hurdy-gurdy, and keyboards. Meanwhile, vocalist Sara took over tin whistle and bagpipe duties. Founding member Matteo Patuelli also stepped down, making way for guitarist Mattia Buggin to join. Despite these changes, VALLORCH pressed forward, embarking on their first European tour with Artaius. They played in Germany, Czechia, France, Belgium, and Slovakia, culminating in a performance opening for Mägo de Oz at the Metal for Emergency festival.

Later that year, they returned to the studio to record their second full-length album, Until Our Tale Is Told (2015). The album reflected the band’s growing compositional maturity and led to more festival appearances and live shows over the next two years.

In 2016, Riccardo Gianni briefly joined the band as a violinist, performing at several major local festivals. However, by 2019, the band was once again at a crossroads. After a series of lineup changes and creative challenges, founding member Marco Munari decided to leave the group. The remaining members—Massimo, Sara, Leo, Mattia, and Marco—faced a difficult choice: either disband or evolve. They chose to reinvent themselves as a five-piece band.

The global restrictions from 2020 to 2022 made live performances difficult, but the band used this time to focus on writing new material. By 2023, VALLORCH returned to the stage, opening for renowned acts like Alestorm, Wind Rose, and Rhapsody Of Fire.

Now, in 2025, VALLORCH is set to release their highly anticipated new album, "The Circle", marking a triumphant return. Reborn from the ashes of their former selves, they are ready to take the world by storm once again.

Vallorch Line Up:
Sara Tacchetto: vocals, choirs, tin whistle, bagpipe
Leonardo Dalla Via: vocals, harsh vocals, choirs, bass, programming
Marco Povolo: vocals, choirs, keyboards, bouzouki, programming
Massimo Benetazzo: Drums
Mattia Buggin: electric and acoustic guitars

Guests:

Serena Zucco (Adgarios): violin
Glorya Lyr (Eard): Celtic harp in “Antermoia”

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

FOLLOW:
https://www.instagram.com/vallorch_official/
https://www.facebook.com/vallorch
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