Montreal (QC) -Doing the storied Montreal death metal scene proud, Canadian bruisers INTONATE have signed to Willowtip Records for the release of sophomore album Severed Within on April 16. Invisible Oranges recently premiered the first single, "Yearn."
The album follows the 2016 independent debut The Swerve, itself a penetrating technical death metal experience, complete with progressive flourishes. Severed Within builds upon that foundation, but adds new dimensions and tendencies. The album contains five compositionally magnificent tracks that produce a 40-minute death metal firestorm sure to land on many 2021 year-end lists.
Following the 2016 debut, The Swerve, the new album presents the band’s personal catharsis and reflections on life’s dual offerings constantly struggled with. Musically, the band delivers a more uncompromisingly aggressive and honest sound, while keeping true to its roots.
Track Listing
1. Sever
2. Within
3. Yearn
4. Wander
5. Prolong
Album Credits:
Drums recorded by Samuel Robert at Studio 25
Guitars and Bass recorded by Jean-Philippe Matte
Guitar Solo recorded by Claude Leduc
Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, and Reamping by Xavier Berthiaume at Studio Tehom
Mixing and Mastering by Hugues Deslauriers at Roarrrr Studio
Artwork and Layout by Gabriel Lepage
Art Direction by Gabriel Lepage and Dominic Nucciarone
“Slow Death” is anything but slow; it’s a manic whirlwind of deathcore, complete with a fresh breath of breakdowns, enticing both old and new fans who will feel like they are discovering a new sound. If you took a racing scene from a Nicholas Cage movie and combined it with that scene from The Shining where Jack Nicholson is breaking down that door with an axe, that would be this new track from Fredericton's Cavedweller.
The band's EP “Primal” came out in 2020 and this new stand-alone single is devised to whet fans palate before an expected 2021 full-length release.
Cavedweller comments on the song:
““Slow Death” is a song our drummer originally pitched to us. Most of the structure was there, so we just played around with it a little bit, worked out some kinks, played around with time signatures for a little bit, and eventually ended up with the finished product. Lyrically, the song is about being trapped in a cycle of life, living the same day by day routine and schedule until death.”
Looking to leave an impression with this single, Cavedweller chose this fast, heavy hitter to be their first video. It’s abrasive, in your face and the chaos doesn’t relent for a second.
For this track, drummer Sam Brown came up with the core groove initially, and each of the members threw their own spices into it. Pulling inspiration from the heavy side of the spectrum, proggy rhythmically driven influences, and the core subgenre, the result is quick and dirty, high energy good times, and a raw approach to metal.
Groovy and sporadic with a healthy dose of breakdowns, Cavedweller is recommended for fans of Every Time I Die, Norma Jean, and The Chariot.
The video for "Slow Death" can be watched via its premiere on TheCirclePit HERE.
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Spain’s leading Thrash Metal band ANGELUS APATRIDA are releasing their 7th, self-titled album today worldwide via Century Media Records.
The band comment about the album as follows: “This new album is the culmination of one year working nonstop during a global pandemic. We’ve been able to get all the bad feelings and emotions lived during 2020 and transform them into something good with positive attitude; no doubt this is the best bunch of songs that we’ve ever created, full of creativity and incredible sound and production, back to the roots. If you’re with us for a long time, we’re pretty sure you’re gonna enjoy this like the first time, and if you’re new in the office, this is the best card invitation for your first contact. It’s pure power and raw energy, the most aggressive, angry and violent songs together in one straight-to-your-face album. This is hostile music for hostile times. Watch out your neck and enjoy the double AA!”
In order to further support today’s street date, the band has released a new visualizer video for the track “We Stand Alone”, which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/oQhPQ7KYBXw
ANGELUS APATRIDA added the following comment about “We Stand Alone”: “The art of speed metal together with groove and strength! Catchy but ferocious, “We Stand Alone” sends a message of unity, of taking care of your close family and friends and stand for them. No doubt it’s gonna be a great anthem on tour singing out loud with one fist in the air and a cold beer (or soda) in the other hand! The video is a cool visualizer made by Josep Caballero from RCV Visual Studio using the piece of art that Gyula Havancsák created as the cover of the album. It’s been a pleasure working with these two great artists…hope you enjoy it!”
ANGELUS APATRIDA have previously released the following singles for their new album:
“Angelus Apatrida” ("/'an-je-lus - a-'pa-tri-da/") was produced by the band, recorded with Juanan López in September/October at Baboon Records, in Albacete, Spain and then mixed and mastered by Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Overkill, Hatebreed, Municipal Waste, Shadows Fall) at Planet-Z in Wilbraham, MA, USA. The album features 10 songs, sounding more determined, versatile and ferocious than ever before, on the verge of the group’s 20th anniversary of existence.
“Angelus Apatrida” once again comes with artwork by GyulaHavancsák (Annihilator, Destruction, Stratovarius) and is available as limited CD Jewelcase in O-Card or as 180g. vinyl LP with the album on CD as bonus, on either black vinyl or in limited edition coloured runs (Creamy White vinyl: 100x copies from CM Webshop, Yellow vinyl: 200x copies from CM Distro and Red vinyl: 300x copies for Spain). And here is the album’s tracklisting:
When one finds themselves at the proverbial crossroads - face to face with the Devil himself - who wouldn’t choose the left hand path? Honestly, evil is too enticing, too strong, and Hell has the best music anyway. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, heavy metal mongrels BEWITCHER made their pact with Lucifer years ago, and have been walking the dark path ever since.
BEWITCHER are thrilled to announce the release of the video clip for “Mystifier (White Night City)”, the 2nd song taken from their upcoming 3rd studio album, “Cursed Be Thy Kingdom”, that is set for a release on April 16th, 2021. Click HERE for “Mystifier (White Night City) (Official Video)”!
M. von Bewitcher (vox & guitars) comments: “Abundant with NWOBHM inspiration, colorful guitar work and lyrics steeped in historical legend, this track sees the band adding some melody to the mysticism. Dark forces rise when an imposing figure in black with a taste for wine and women comes to power. And when he falls, he brings the world around him down as well...”
200 x dark green LP+CD & Poster at Distro Wholesale EU & EU Onlineshop
200 x creamy white LP+CD & Poster at EMP
200 x lilac LP+CD & Poster at High Roller Onlineshop
The US versions of the vinyl come without the CD and will be available May 14th, 2021:
black LP & Poster (US version)
200 x clear, orange, black burst LP & Poster at CM US Onlineshop
200 x red smoke LP & Poster from the Band
Recorded at The Captain’s Quarters in Ventura, California by Armand John Anthony (Night Demon), and mixed by Cameron Webb (Motörhead, Megadeth), “Cursed Be Thy Kingdom” is a powerhouse, heavy-metal-rock-’n'-roll record forged in the white hot fires of Hell. The front cover was done by Paolo Girardi (Power Trip and many more).
Rock ’n' roll is the Devil’s music, and through “Cursed Be Thy Kingdom”, BEWITCHER invites you to join them at the crossroads, drink from the chalice of rock ’n' roll, then ritualistically sell your soul to the dark lord himself. M. von Bewitcher puts it best, “The Devil is always ready to make the deal…”
