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• Newfoundland Duo ARTACH Put A Black Metal Tinge On Industrial w/ New Video "Frozen Factory" Off EP "Sgrios" Out July 2024

  Jun 26, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  From the frost-bitten depths of Newfoundland, Canada, black metal duo ARTACH return this summer to present their experimental side with their latest EP "Sgrios" out this July 2024, which will later be followed by a third full-length this coming Fall (to be released on vinyl via Adirondack Black Mass), and will once again feature their signature sound.

  The upcoming EP "Sgrios" might surprise some listeners as the band took on an experimental direction to incorporate more industrial metal sounds. Bands like Rammstein, Fear Factory, and Pain for example. However, it’s still them and still has all the elements from their previous releases.

  For the "Sgrios" EP, the black metal spin on industrial metal is a mash of styles that the duo hadn’t heard much of and felt was something fresh and original.

  "Not a ton of Black Metal bands will have Rammstein-esque synth guitar sounds, tremolo-picked riffs, and harsh black metal vocals. We talked about doing this “industrial-styled” 4 song EP to keep active and experiment ahead of the release of our 3rd full-length in the fall of 2024. At first, we thought about calling it a different project name, but quickly realized we could and would make it close enough to the Artach style to keep the name. You will hear industrial metal through the Artach blackened-thrash lens." adds Sruthán (Guitar/Bass).

  Lyrically, the topics explored on the "Sgrios" EP cover technology, apocalyptic themes, and some tongue-in-cheek suggestive topics ('Sgrios" translates to English as destroy, ruin, ravage, annihilate, etc.). The "Sgrios" cover artwork has the duo in robot form in a frozen industrial wasteland. It fits with the lyrical topics for the EP perfectly.

  Today, the band shares their lead single off the EP entitled "Frozen Factory", a track about environmental collapse due to greed.

  "We chose this one as it serves as a bridge between what you’ve come to know Artach for and the other songs on the EP. It was the last song written for this EP. When we were doing the others, which had more synth-sounding guitars etc, we thought we needed something heavier so taking inspiration from some bands like Fear Factory, etc we crafted an Artach take on that side of industrial metal." says Sruthán (Guitar/Bass)

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  Due out on July 6th, 2024, "Sgrios" is available for pre-order at https://artach.bandcamp.com​

  Track Listing​
  1. Frozen Factory - 3:00
  2. The Black Hole - 3:32
  3. Super-Cybernetic - 3:18
  4. Atomic Cabaret - 3:04
  EP Length: 12:55
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  ​Artach are:
  Fíochmhar: Drums/Vocals
  Sruthán: Guitar/Bass

  For more info:​
  ​Facebook.com/ArtachBlackMetal​
  ​Instagram.com/ArtachBlackMetal

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• Fantasy Metal WARLOCK A.D. - New Video "The Golden Showers of Prestønia" Off Sophomore Album “Book II: The Valley of Vâgené” Out Sept 2024

  Jun 22, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  The time has come! ???????????????????????????? ????.????.‘s sophomore album “Book II: The Valley of Vâgené” is set to be released on September 27th, 2024 from Rockshots Records.

  Over two years in the making, this entry into the WarlocK A.D. saga is bigger, thicker, and more powerful than anything they have brought you before! The album is 12 tracks of interwoven musical storytelling implementing the use of motifs, themes, and callbacks. From the sweeping orchestral movements of “The Golden Showers of Prestønia” to the frantic folk metal flavorings of “Rothgar Warsong”, the album combines the sound and styles of various iterations of orchestra-led melodic metal - culminating in what feels like a fully-fledged D&D style epic told through the medium of a Heavy Metal Musical. Recommended for fans of Nanowar of Steel, Angus McSix, and Beast in Black, the quest to The Valley of Vâgené continues with the single “The Golden Showers of Prestønia”.

  "The title is a clear double entendre, the single is a cautionary tale detailing the events that follow Whiteacre's failure to heed the advice of the wise wizard Horatus - do not touch the water! One of the more traditional power metal style tracks on the album, the intensity of the track ebbs and flows as the danger of the forbidden waters becomes more and more apparent - leading to a frantic race against time for Ahriman Cullblade to save the endangered Nomad. This track was actually heavily inspired by the track “Burn” by Deep Purple - which also details the story of a dangerous female presence - something which can be heard especially in the song’s post-solo section. The track also evokes a traditional symphonic metal feel through the use of the duet vocals between Whiteacre and Uriña the Siren (as performed by Dani Bentham of Wailing Banshee)." adds the band.

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  Digital - https://lnk.to/OdJwLm​

  Album pre-order - https://bit.ly/WarlocKAD​

   

  More info: www.Rockshots.eu | https://www.theworldofwarlockad.co.uk

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• Get Lost In The Melody With DREAM HEAVY's “Song In The Dark” Off Upcoming EP + BC Festival Dates

  Jun 18, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Coming from the frozen North is Canada’s Dream Heavy, a melodic and enchanting world folk metal group that weaves together ethereal vocals, rich harmonies, intricate guitar and violin melodies, and a diverse rhythm section that keeps audiences enraptured from start to finish. As the band is hitting the road for music festivals across British Columbia this summer (listed below), they are announcing their latest single “Song In The Dark”, which comes off their yet-to-be-titled upcoming EP. “Song in the Dark” is a melodic/progressive metal journey with a primitive tribal feel. The song is the story of our species’ evolution from our earliest awareness of the self and our awe at the universe around us to the brilliant, violent, destructive, and arrogant beings we have become. The band comments on the track:

  “Song in the Dark is the newest tune on the EP. This song was truly a band effort with both David and Liam contributing ideas to the arrangement of riffs and melodies. Our Producer/Engineer Jane Aurora at Arrival Sounds was also hugely instrumental in influencing the overall “tone” and feel of the song. With the addition of Mary Ancheta’s phenomenal synthesized strings soundscapes and wicked licks, the song truly came to life!”

  Dream Heavy comes from the ashes of beloved bands like Mamaguroove and Samson's Delilah and credits their unique sound to a plethora of influences from metal, Latin, Celtic, and other world music traditions. Their music, characterized by its intensity and thought-provoking lyrics, has captivated audiences across Canada and beyond, earning them a place on campus radio 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 this new 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. “Song In The Dark” is recommended for fans of boundary-pushing music in the veins of Porcupine Tree, Kalandra, and Rodrigo y Gabriela.

  Listen to “Song In The Dark” at the following links:

  Spotify - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/dreamheavy/song-in-the-dark

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  Show Dates:​
  July 5-6 - Midsummers Music Festival - Smithers, BC
  July 12-13 - Arts on the Fly Festival - Horsefly, BC
  July 18 - Billy Barker Days - Quesnel, BC
  July 19-20 - Discovery Coast Music Festival - Bella Coola, BC
  July 26 -28 - Kispiox Valley Music Festival - Kispiox Valley, BC
  August 16-18 - Robson Valley Music Festival - Dunster, BC
  November 1-2 - Woodstove Music Festival - Cumberland, BC

  More info: Dreamheavy.ca | Facebook.com/dreamheavyproject | Instagram.com/dreamheavyproject

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• Out Now! VORAATH Journey Into Extreme Storytelling And Craft A Metal Multiverse In “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” + Tour Dates w/ Gorgatron, Casket Robbery

  Jun 17, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Voraath - L-R - Tylor Kohl - Guitar, Paul McBride - Bass, Joshua Ward - Drums, Keys, Vocals, Studio Guitars, Chelsea Marrow - Vocals, Daniel Presnell - Guitar

  Prepare for a sonic descent into the unknown as USA’s Voraath unleashes their debut album “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” - a heavy and immersive experience through extreme music and sci-fi themes. In this release, they infused their enthusiasm for 80’s action sci-fi with their passion for brutal yet epic metal with hints of their own culture which includes haunting folk elements. They explain further:

  “We think this album will be something unique, a whirlwind of emotions and an auditory odyssey. We capsulated real events in our lives and laced them through our complex musical universe. We want the fans to feel the music, and ride along with us on this musical journey through our dystopian planet. Their story will take an unforeseen turn as they encounter interdimensional horrors and bestow the moniker of god hunters.”

  Voraath is proud of the level of detail that this album represents; from the duality of brutal yet melancholic soundscapes to the intricate lore which expands from the Appalachian mountains to the furthest regions of the cosmos. Being sci-fi enthusiasts they wanted to tell a grand story with cosmic entities warring and interdimensional worlds while paying homage to their culture in the Appalachian Mountains.

  Voraath's lore, created from scratch, presents a seemingly simple dystopian survival story that unveils cosmic implications as one delves deeper. The band's commitment to their narrative is evident in their songwriting process, with each member contributing their unique specialties to shape the final product. Get ready to embark on a metal journey like no other.

  This is an odyssey of hardship, betrayal, and survival that leads us to discoveries with cosmic implications. It is recommended for fans of Septic Flesh, Gojira, and Fleshgod Apocalypse.

  In additional news, VORAATH will be supporting Gorgatron and Casket Robbery on the "Mechanical Necrosis Tour" this coming June and July (dates listed below) along with a performance at this year's Michigan Metal Fest on August 24th in Battle Creek alongside Mushroomhead, (hed) PE, Gideon and lots more.

  “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” is available at the following links:

  Digital - https://hypeddit.com/voraath/volume1hymnofthehunters​

  CD - https://www.exsrmusic.com/store/p/pre-sale-voraath-vol-i-hymn-of-the-hunter-available-june-17-2024​​

  (Voraath Album and Tour Promo Video - https://youtu.be/Etg7fxpXrI8)

  Tour Dates w/ Gorgatron, Casket Robbery, Voraath​
  June 19 - Fargo, ND - The Aquarium
  June 21 - Missoula, MT - The Dark Horse
  June 22 - Richland, WA - Ray’s Golden Lion
  June 23 - Seatle, WA - The Funhouse
  June 24 - Portland, OR - Twilight Cafe and Bar
  June 26 - San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
  June 27 - Hollywood, CA - Knucklehead
  June 28 - San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick
  June 29 - San Louis Obispo, CA - Humdinger Brewing
  June 30 - Tempe, AZ - Metal Head’s Clubhouse
  July 1 - El Paso, TX - Rock House
  July 2 - Thornton, CO - Trailside Saloon
  July 3 - Albuquerque, NM - Rensden
  July 5 - Austin, TX - Come and Take it Live
  July 6 - Corpus Christi, TX - Boozerz Rock Bar
  July 7 - Houston, TX - The Compound
  July 8 - New Orleans, LA - The Goat
  July 9 - Nashville, TN - The End
  July 10 - Springfield, MO - The Odyssey
  July 11 - Lincoln, NB - Cosmic Eye
  July 12 - Kansas City, MO - Farewell
  July 13 - Sioux Falls, SD - Bigs

  ** SLAMDAKOTA W/ MAUL & DETERIORATION

  August 24 - Battle Creek, MI - Michigan Metal Fest - Leila Arboretum - info

  More info: Exsrmusic.com | Voraath.com

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• Ripped from the Bowels of Hell Comes MRSA's Horrifically Theatrical New Music Video “Crystal Lake”

  Jun 15, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

  Prepare to be dragged kicking and screaming into the sickeningly dark world of horror films with MRSA's latest video single “Crystal Lake”. Fronted by the grotesquely charismatic Dean Corpse, they unleash a nightmarish blend of unrelenting music and horror theatrics that will leave you begging for more. They comment on the single:

  “This a reworked version of said song from our last EP. We felt that this song is the perfect embodiment of what we as a band love to do! This track represents the hooks and brutal in-your-face music that we want to be known for. Along with the video we want to represent some of what we do live as well. As much fun as you are having watching this, we want to give the same energy live!”

  MRSA doesn't just perform; they immerse you in a full-blown horror show. Each performance is an unforgettable spectacle featuring scare actors, full effects, and meticulously crafted props. Expect sprayed blood, eerie fog, and spine-chilling lighting that drags you into the void of extremeness. No two MRSA shows are the same, ensuring an unpredictable and exhilarating experience every time. This dedication to entertainment bleeds through in the newest video.

  “Crystal Lake” marks the first of many hellish offerings from their forthcoming album “Horrifier” set to be released later in the year on CDN Records. The album promises 11 tracks of pure, unrelenting death metal horror goodness, each song an homage to a classic horror film, blending old-school sound with modern extremity. Fans of horror and metal alike will devour these hook-filled anthems with glee, each track is a tribute to the films that shaped MRSA's twisted vision. The band is recommended for fans of horror and gore as well as those who enjoy Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, and Gwar.

  More info: Mrsaband.com | https://linktr.ee/mrsatheband

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