HEXENKLAD TO RELEASE "HEATHENHEART"

 

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Hexenklad (ft. members of SIG:AR:TYR, Eclipse Eternal, Pagan Ritual) comes from the depths of the Canadian forest, wielding a new album “Heathenheart” to be released on CDN Records on July 23rd that is sure to intrigue fans of melodic death and folk metal. The title track will be the first single, and right now you can take a peek at the teaser trailer for the full length.

“Heathenheart” is following up 2017’s “Spirit of the Stone”, which was the first look into the black metal influenced folk band. Since that first release, Hexenklad has updated its lineup and the result is more intensity and rawness in the new music. They explain further in their own words:

“We are extremely proud of this new album “Heathenheart”. It is a perfect representation of all of our varied influences and personalities. From the coldness and rawness found in Black Metal to the uplifting and memorable melodies found in Folk Metal, to the hooks and choruses found in Heavy Metal, this album has everything. It’s heavy, it’s raw, it’s uplifting, it’s honest, it’s uncompromising, it’s unique and it’s varied. Every song is different and yet connected.”

For the creation of this album, Hexenklad emphasized their appreciation for Folk and Black Metal and wrote songs that meant something and garnered an immediate response from them. They work together collaboratively, each member adding their own flair to a song. “Heathenheart” was recorded at Shiver Sound Studios by John Chalmers; mixed at BWC Studios by Greg Dawson; mastered at West West Side Music by Alan Douches and the cover art is done by Darek Zawiązalec of Black Forest Forge.

Hexenklad is suitable for a wide range of headbangers, especially fans of Moonsorrow, Amon Amarth and Ensiferum. 

“Heathenheart” will be released on July 23, 2021 via CDN Records.

Track Listing:

1. Heathenheart (5:02)

2. Cold Beauty of Winter (4:52)

3. Huginn and Muninn (4:14)

4. Dark Moon in Capricorn (5:13)

5. Rootbound (4:13)

6. The Raven Returns to the Knoll (4:33)

7. A Thousand Paths to Wisdom (4:26)

8. Olde Gods Awaken (5:53)

9. Beware the Outstretched Hand (5:21)

10. A Forest of Dead Trees (4:32)

11. Upon the Wings of Valkyries (7:03)

12. A Moment of Silence (1:00)

13. We Raise a Horn (4:07)

Album Length: 1:00:36

Album Credits:

Timothy Voldemars Johnston – Vocals, Lyrics

Michael Grund – Guitar. Bass on songs 4, 7, & 9

John Chalmers – Guitar. Bass on song 13

Andrew Chalmers – Drums & Percussion

Clare B. – Keyboards & Orchestrations  

Emmanuel “Audeath” Audet (Black Empire/Winterfog) – Bass on Songs 2, 5, 8, 10, & 11

Matt “Coldcuts” Collacott – Bass on songs 1, 3, & 6

Nick Sauter – (Treats for Addicts) Guitar Solo on song 7

Alex Chalmers – Clarinet on song 13

All songs by Hexenklad

Song 2 written by Jon Kal and Hexenklad  

Lyrics on songs 4 & 8 by Michael Grund

Recorded at Shiver Sound Studios by John Chalmers

Audeath’s Bass recorded at Black Amp Studio

Mixed at BWC Studios by Greg Dawson

Mastered at West West Side Music by Alan Douches

Cover art by Darek Zawiązalec of Black Forest Forge

CD Layout by Robo of Element 6 Custom lmn6.ca

Photography by Vikki Kay Photography

Canadian Content (MAPL)

Live Band Line Up:

Timothy Voldemars Johnston – Vocals

John Chalmers – Guitar

Steve Bowen – Guitar

Matt “Coldcuts” Collacott – Bass

Andrew Chalmers – Drums

For more info:

CDNRecords.com

Facebook.com/hexenklad 

Instagram.com/hexenklad

Hexenklad.bandcamp.com

APOGEAN TO RELEASE "INTO MADNESS" EP

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Band: Apogean

Album: Into Madness

Country: Canada

Genre: Technical Death Metal

Release date: June 11th 2021

Apogean are a five piece technical death metal band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada; looking to push through the progressive and heavy realms with their upcoming musical machinations. Inspired by their forebearers (Soreption, The Faceless, Entheos, The Contortionist, Fallujah, The Zennith Passage, etc.) they are ready and capable of trudging headlong into the void dragging along as many as are willing follow. Their upcoming EP titled Into Madness features mixing and mastering by Zach Ohren (Entheos, Machine Head).

Into Madness EP Into Madness, the EP from Apogean, is the story of the fall from the heights of sanity, to the very depths of madness and all that can be experienced on this journey. Apogean wants to take the listener on this path of knowledge, loss, and resurgence. With Dexter and Gabe on guitars creating that cutting feel, Robert with that low end, Spike spinning the story and Jacob on the percussion front, Apogean are looking to pierce the veil and take any willing, on the journey of the mind.

Follow the band: https://linktr.ee/apogean

NEMECIC RELEASE NEW SINGLE "INVOCATION FOR THE MUSE"

 

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Finnish melodic death metal act Nemecic have released ”Invocation for the Muse”, the first single off their as-yet-untitled second album, due out in autumn 2021. The song is accompanied by a lyric video created by Aki Suomela.

 

Listen to the single:

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3xpJc9M

Apple Music: https://apple.co/3wylvw0

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3q6ESd1

Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/album/234543842

Tidal: https://listen.tidal.com/album/186296437

 

Watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/qkVQ-x8TfF0

 

Guitarist Tuomo Salonen comments: ”This was the first song written for the album. We also chose to release it first, since it is a very meat-and-potatoes heavy metal song with three guitar solos and a fist-pumping middle section. Well, that and its length. The lyrics are about the delicate relationship between the artist and his inspiration. Creativity will be a carrying theme throughout the album”.

 

Nemecic:

Niko Anttila - drums

Emil Borg – bass

Pasi Rajakallio – guitar

Aki Salonen – vocals

Tuomo Salonen – guitar, vocals

 

https://nemecic.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Nemecic

https://www.instagram.com/nemecicband

www.nemecic.com

HELLGRIMM RELEASE "THE HUNGER"

 

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Hellgrimm is a power trio forged in 2018 that delves into the darkness of addictions, death, and demons with stories both fictional and based in truth. The rhythmic melodies are punctuated by haunting solos, and a piercing voice gives hope that there may be paths out of the darkness.

Nostalgia for the 1970s stadium rock era weaves through this gut punch of guitar wizardry weaving spells of destruction and searing vocals rising from the chaos. Hellgrimm fights demons with their music, both real and imagined, physical and psychological. 

Hellgrimm released its first full-length album, "The Hunger," in June 2021, and three EPs; the self-titled debut (March 2019), “Elysium” (February 2020) and "Hellgrimm: Live" (March 2021).

Hellgrimm has had the honor of opening for such acts as Geoff Tate, Powerman 5000, (hed) p.e., Dizzy Reed (Guns & Roses), Michale Graves, Tommy DeCarlo (Boston), Vicious Rumors, Pissing Razors, and Goatwhore.

Writer/guitarist Jerry Connor began his music obsession in his teens on South Padre Island, Texas. After years of playing in local bands, his world turned upside down when a fateful accident almost cost him his left hand and his life. Following two major surgeries, many doctors told him he would never play guitar again. Undeterred, Jerry studied music theory and composition at the University of Texas Pan American in hopes of becoming a composer.

Jerry rehabilitated his hand through years of relentless practice and was able to play guitar once again, moving around the country to work with national acts. In 2002, he landed in San Antonio, Texas, and began writing the music that would conjure the band, Hellgrimm.

Drummer/bassist/vocalist Erica Missey fell in love with music watching her grandfather and uncle play guitar in her childhood. She started playing trumpet when she was eleven and enjoyed playing through high school and college.

After years of concentrating on her art career (animation credits include “Space Jam” and “The Prince of Egypt), Erica returned to making music as a bassist. She met Jerry Connor in 2002 and joined him to form the band Monkeysoop. After years of playing bass and finding her voice, Erica switched to drums in 2010 and became the primary singer when Hellgrimm was conceived in 2018.

Hellgrimm has the aid of talented bassists Joshua Pechawer and Adrian Cavazos and drummer Robert Garcia at shows.

Hellgrimm’s third album and first full-length LP features ten tracks written in 2018-19 and recorded in 2020 with Jerry Connor on guitar and Erica Missey on vocals and drums and both musicians sharing bass tracks. "The Hunger" also includes five bonus songs recorded live in early 2021 with Jerry Connor on guitar, Erica Missey on vocals and bass, and Robert Garcia on drums. “The Hunger” is available for downloads and streaming now and will be available on CD soon late June 2021.

https://open.spotify.com/album/2OGZq3a9ICcbNuX6e0FIwc

www.hellgrimm.com

www.burningvrecords.com

www.facebook.com/hellgrimmband

www.youtube.com/user/monkeysoop/videos

MALACODA RELEASE "THE STRAIN" EP

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Malacoda

The Strain

Self-released

16 July 2021

Genre: Gothic/Power Metal | Country: Canada

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Malacoda announces their second release of the year, The Strain, on July 16th. The first single “The Strain” will hit all streaming services on July 2nd. This EP capitalizes on the band's mastery over dynamic spaces, with long epic passages filled with twists and turns to keep listeners on their toes.

"There really is a balance of dark aggression and beauty in these songs." Frontman Lucas Di Mascio states. "That's been the consistent tone with these four tracks- keeping it dark but letting some tender spots poke through."

Tracklist:

THE STRAIN

CRIMSON PEAK

WHERE SHADOWS PLAY

MIND FLAYER

Follow Malacoda:

http://www.malacodametal.com/

https://www.facebook.com/MalacodaBand/

https://www.instagram.com/malacodametal/?hl=en

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0uSMLxN5CQhtsuekp5sGqe

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLPNpJWXL5ejV2X03ZHwXYg/

https://malacoda.bandcamp.com/album/ritualis-aeterna