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Turbo | Broke & Ugly
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Band life is always a truth of being broke as f*ck and playing for the fun and the road. Halifax’s Turbo embrace this reality with their latest video Broke & Ugly, the title track of their latest album. With a slim budget and a trailer as their jam space, Turbo rock it like they talk it. “The title track of the album was written in a period of hard times, financially speaking,” they say. “Since this is more or less the general state of being for Evan in particular, who else would be better suited to lyrically immortalize this mindset? It’s catchy, it’s boppy, it’s snarky, and it has our favourite chorus on the album: ‘Got no money, and STILL fuckin’ ugly.’ An anthem we hope at least SOMEBODY out there will relate to.”
Heteromorphic Zoo | Ritual Of Fidelity
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Emerging Victoria metal act Heteromorphic Zoo are set to captivate audiences with their debut EP New World, produced by Chris Wiseman (Shadow of Intent, Currents) and mixed / mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy). Coinciding with the EP launch, the band unveil the video for Ritual Of Fidelity. “This song is about an ancient power awakening within a great tomb, filled with monsters,” they say. “The leaders declare their loyalty (or fidelity) to the overlord. Musically, the actual ritual of fidelity takes place in the middle of the song. It’s a classical three-voice fugue between the violin, lead guitar, and rhythm guitars and bass with a subject, tonal response, two counter-subjects, and everything. Of course, it’s not a pure fugue since other instruments are also playing, but that’s the skeleton of it, and the callback to an old baroque form brings out the ritualistic nature of the song.”
Infrared | Then The Earth Goes Black
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Canada’s Infrared continue their thrash metal onslaught with the video for Then the Earth Goes Black, from the recently released full-length Manifestation. Emerging from the vibrant ’80s thrash scene, Infrared’s sound is a direct lineage from the genre’s formative years. “This is an epic thrash song that teeters back and forth between full onslaught and brooding and haunting vocals. The song talks of the fear of what happens when the nuclear keys are turned after humans are incapable of diplomatic dialog. Oddly enough, the fast opening riff in this song was initially put at the intro of Concuss. Mike said that it was too good to be this short intro for a song and then just disappear, so an entire song was built around it.”
Catharia | Solemnly
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Catharia, an American black/extreme metal otufit, are set to make waves once again on Dec. 6 with their second album Unimaginable Dreams of Fate. It represents a bold evolution in Catharia’s sound — more technical, layered, and diverse than their debut, yet unmistakably rooted in the intensity of blackened extreme metal. The album takes listeners on a sonic journey, shifting from chaotic, full-throttle passages to atmospheric, melodic interludes. One of the standout tracks, Solemnly epitomizes the band’s ability to balance brutality with emotion. Its haunting melodies weave through aggressive riffs and thunderous drums, creating a dynamic soundscape that keeps listeners engaged from beginning to end. The song serves as a key chapter in the album embodying the introspective and thought-provoking themes Catharia are known for.”
Sandveiss | Wait And See
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Quebec City’s heavy rock titans Sandveiss just dropped their new album Standing In The Fire. It’s their most ambitious and diverse album to date, it features eight powerful tracks that showcase the band’s evolution and musical prowess. “Five years after the release of our sophomore album Saboteur, we are stoked to finally present our new offering,” they say. “Musically, it showcases diversity but also, we hope, homogeneity and coherence. We draw from a wide range of influences, from metal to stoner rock, from prog to punk rock. While some are more apparent than others, they all play a key role in shaping our sound.”
