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Explore the Navajo Metal Scene: THE PIT Presents ‘Rez Metal’!

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The PIT presents : Rez Metal, Inside the Navajo Nation Heavy Metal Scene

Available right now on the THE PIT platform.

Shaman. Spiritual anarchist. Punk royal. Rastafarian. Activist. These are tags affixed to Paul”H.R.”Hudson, perhaps the greatest punk rock vocalist the genre has ever or will ever see”

As new addition to its list of programs, THE PIT VOD platform presents ‘Rez Metal, a documentary following the Navajo heavy metal band I Don’t Konform‘s journey from performing on poverty-stricken reservations to recording their debut album with Grammy-award winner producer of Metallica while telling the compelling story of thriving heavy metal scene on the Navajo reservations.

 The full documentary is available right now on the platform with a 7-days FREE trial.

Synopsis.. When the lead singer of I Don’t Konformsent out a demo album to Flemming Rasmussen, the Grammy Award-winning producer of Metallica, they never imagined themselves a few months later rehearsing with him inside a hot Hogan on the Navajo reservation before recording their debut album at his iconic Sweet Silence Studio in Demark.As Rasmussen states, “a specific technical element wasn’t what stood out for me but the raw emotion and the thematic rage running through their music stood out as something refreshing and unique” – something true to the life of this heavy metal band from the Navajo Reservation.***
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Venezuela’s STRATUZ Becomes The First Extreme Metal Band To Win The Pepsi Music Awards

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The eleventh edition of the Pepsi Music Awards took place on Tuesday, October 31st, where the Atmospheric Death Doom band Stratuz won the awards for Best Rock Artist and Best Rock Album with their latest album “Osculum Pacis”.
Stratuz is the first extreme metal band to be nominated for the Pepsi Music Awards, creating a historical precedent in Venezuela and now becomes the first extreme metal band to be awarded in these two categories.The band Stratuz was born to make history. In their 40 years, they have pioneered numerous events and broken many milestones within the Venezuelan rock scene.
The band Stratuz was born to make history. In their 40 years, they have pioneered numerous events and broken many milestones within the Venezuelan rock scene.In addition, the band formed by Franklin Berroterán (lead vocals), Gerónimo Egea (guitar), Diego Cabrujas (drums), and Leonardo Rangel (bass), is celebrating their second consecutive year in the Top 50 of The Jacqui Raven Show, on US radio station 99WNRR, as well as their signing with Wormholedeath, a record label whose products are distributed worldwide by Aural Music Group, which has a publishing division managed by Warner/Chappel Music Holland BV (Warner Music Group); its distribution and digital marketing is handled by the US corporation The Orchard INC (Sony Music Ent. ).“We are very happy and honored to receive these two awards from the Pepsi Music Awards for Best Rock Artist and Best Rock Album. We want to thank all the members of the Pepsi Music Awards Academy, for valuing and recognizing our work and allowing us to demonstrate that the Metal genre has much to contribute to our society, likewise, we want to thank all our fans who made this dream materialize through their vote. The sum of each of their votes allowed the formation of each of these awards and this proves that we have the ability to build and materialize our dreams if we wish”, said Franklin Berroterán.
STRATUZ emerged onto the metal scene in 1984 and quickly solidified their position as Venezuela’s most revered metal band. Their debut album, “In Nomine…” released in 1995, catapulted them to recognition and acclaim. Following a triumphant European tour in 1999, they signed with LSP-Company and released “Spirit Seduction,” which marked a new chapter in their musical journey. After a hiatus, the band reunited in 2019, pouring their passion into the creation of “Osculum Pacis,” which was unleashed upon the world in 2022. The album garnered international praise, securing the top spot on the Jacquin Ravens Top 50 Metal chart and earning accolades as the best work of 2022 by esteemed journalist Roberto Palmitesta and Metal Pedia.
The album Osculum Pacis, mixed and mastered by Arturo Banús, is the fourth full-length album by Stratuz, which includes 11 original songs that delve into different trends such as gothic rock, death metal, doom metal, and even some elements of symphonic rock. In March of this year, it was performed live, with a choir and a string ensemble at the Centro Cultural BOD, the first time that an extreme metal band offered a concert in this venue.Stratuz is:Franklin Berroterán – Voices and KeyboardsGerónimo Egea – GuitarsLeonardo Rangel – BassDiego Cabrujas – Drums

Stay connected with STRATUZ through their official channels for the latest updates and exclusive content:
Website: www.stratuz.info
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stratuzofficial
Twitter: twitter.com/stratuzofficial
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Irish alternative outfit MOVMENT release new single “EXISTENCE”!

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Irish alt. post-punk revelation MOVMENT proudly present their new single, EXISTENCE, on EPICTRONIC. The single was recorded in End of Light Studios, Mullingar, and Grouse Lodge, Westmeath, Ireland & mixed by Alex Borwick and mastered by Jerome Schmitt at The Airlab. Artwork by UVRay.

“EXISTENCE” is the 3nd single from the band’s 3rd Album REINVENTION, which will be available from EPICTRONIC and on Bandcamp in November 2023. “EXISTENCE” is available on all digital platforms via Epictronic worldwide: https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/album/4Fc4uKLBUKb4M6QxSjF9kP

Movment creates music, sounds, and noise that is straightforward, and they tell it like it is. They use drums, bass, guitars, synths, and tools that excite them. Atmosphere, turbulence, and truthfulness are at the heart of what they do.

Movment consist of Martin Kelly (Vocals, Drums, Words), Kevin Kelly (Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Synths, Programming, Words), Mark Kelly (Bass) and Isabella Rowden Kelly (Guitars).