Fate Defined is a heavy metal powerhouse hailing from Spokane Washington. The band formed in late 2020 and is now setting a new standard for what heavy metal from the Pacific Northwest should be.
Steadfast in their goal to share their original music to the world, Fate Defined works tirelessly to create the music that they love and connect with.
As the new premier act in their genre, the band seeks to pioneer a new wave of metal music and take on every challenge to have their music heard by the masses.
Fate Defined is actively engaged on writing new material and working to take the stage every chance they get. The metal quintet is comprised of Darin Habel on drums, Cade Brown on bass guitar, Dyllan Rasco and Sam Demers on guitars, and Kyle Willis on vocals.
Canadian tech/prog death metal act Apogean has announced the details of their inaugural full-length, Cyberstrictive, scheduled for 08 March 2024 via The Artisan Era physically (vinyl, CD) and digitally. Marking the debut with the new vocalist Mac Smith (who recently served as the live vocalist of Decrepit Birth), the upcoming album poignantly explores the dark side of technology, shedding light on its poisonous effects on our lives.
As the first preview of the album, the genre-defying Toronto group is currently streaming “Thousand-Yard Glare,” which accompanies an action-packed music video to visualize the song’s theme.
Apogean informs: “‘Thousand-Yard Glare’ is a story of the damage of overconsumption and the dangers of desensitization in media. The general populace, on a daily basis, is bombarded with endless electronic stimulus, which drastically affects every aspect of our lives and induces a pseudo-PTSD via photo-radiation.
“This track is incredibly important to us for a multitude of reasons. Being our first single from our debut album, we feel that we had to best represent our musical style, while also encompassing a theme that we genuinely care about; we feel that this offering absolutely conveys Apogean to its most intrinsic roots.”
The single “Thousand-Yard Glare” is available on all digital/streaming media; Find it AT THIS LOCATION.
PRE-ORDER Cyberstrictive (on vinyl, CD, digital) as well as merchandise RIGHT HERE (Bandcamp).
Apogean is a five-piece band from Toronto, Ontario, seeking to transcend metal’s traditional realms with their musical machinations. Drawing inspiration from a broad spectrum of artistic influences, this Canadian ensemble is set to embark on an unending journey, exploring the intersections of progressive metal, technical death, deathcore, and blackened death, positioning themselves at the forefront of heavy music’s ever-evolving landscape.
Despite their recent formation, Apogean features members bringing years of honed skills, diverse collaborations across genres, endorsements from leading musical instrument brands, and notable ventures into video game collaborations and licensing original compositions featured on ESPN. Their debut EP, Into Madness, was released in June 2021 through Blood Blast distribution, with mixing and mastering from renowned metal producer Zack Ohren (The Faceless, All Shall Perish, Immolation, etc.).
Cyberstrictive, the debut album, is Apogean’s first venture with the new vocalist Mac Smith, known for his involvement in various projects and recent stint as the live vocalist for Decrepit Birth. Beyond his vocal responsibilities, Mac, with a background in managing notable metal bands, also independently oversees the management of Apogean.
Across 10 songs, Cyberstrictive discloses the dark aspects of technology, taking a broader look at its impact on our minds, bodies, and souls. Drawing significant inspiration from Ray Bradbury’sFahrenheit 451 and echoing the dystopian excerpts of George Orwell’s1984, the album explores the hazards of modern technology, covering risks such as sensory damage, psychological trauma, desensitization, information paradoxes, predatory practices targeting children, addiction complexities, and the erosion of creativity. Ultimately, the album culminates in a reflection on overarching manipulation and concludes by addressing the burdensome aspects of technology, employing wordplay and metaphor to illustrate the overwhelming drawbacks outweighing the benefits in the modern digital world.
Track Listing: 01. Bluelight Sonata 02. Thousand-Yard Glare [Audio | Music Video] 03. Distance (Of Walls and Wails) 04. With Which Ear You’ll Listen 05. Imposter Reborn 06. Within the Bounds of a Simile 07. Hueman (The Pleasure of Burn) 08. Polybius 09. Spinthariscope 10. An(t)imus
Album Credits: Vocals/Lyrics – Mac Smith Guitars – Dexter Forbes Guitars – Gabriel Silva Castro Drums – Jacob Wagner Bass – Robert Tam
Guest Solo on “Bluelight Sonata” by Alex Baillie (Cognizance). Guest Solo on “Hueman” by Paul Walsh. Mixing/Mastering by Zach Ohren. Artwork by Mark Erskine.
Hailing from the northeast of Brazil, where the metal scene has experienced remarkable growth in recent decades with the emergence of great bands in a variety of rock styles, the powerful Paraíba trio from João Pessoa, Headspawn, shines with the release of their debut album “Parasites”, available on all digital platforms since November 17th.
Presenting an aggressive and technical groove metal sound, the band masterfully incorporates their brazilian roots and dense melodies. They infuse their intelligent lyrics and catchy choruses with a melancholic tenacity in a truly unique way, allowing the listener not only to recognize the style but also to become instantly immersed in the details of each composition.
Alf Cantalice (vocals/guitar) commented:
“This album is a substantial mosaic of sounds, influences, compelling themes, and Brazilian roots that intertwine in a very original and cohesive way. The band’s identity is never relegated to the background; instead, it remains prominent in every track, while new elements take on a leading role.”
Terra Solis Butchers Sinking Jetsam Failure, Death and Decay Everybody Hates Somebody Fili Caatinga Ghost Of Myself Your Are Brought Into This World The Grotesque Factory Of Flies
Cover by Wildner Lima(@wildnermailillustration)
Produced, mixed, and mastered in a robust and vibrant manner by producer Victor Hugo Targino (Cangaço, Forahneo, Omago), the album’s sound captures with intense fury and melancholy various influences from established bands. Examples include the strength and tribal weight reminiscent of Soulfly, Sepultura, and Slipknot, as well as the technical prowess of Machine Head and Korn, all combined with the characteristic harmony and melancholy of Alice In Chains.
As well as their previous EPs, “Pretty Ugly People” (2021) and “Pretty Ugly People Live” (2022), all widely praised by the press and established musicians such as Jairo Guedz (The Troops Of Doom, ex-Sepultura), Marcelo Pompeu (Korzus), Leandro Caçoilo (Viper, Caravellus), Marco Nunes (Chaosfear), and Johnny Moraes (Hevilan, ex-Warrel Dane), “Parasites” not only represents a milestone for Alf Cantalice (vocals/guitar), J. P. Cordeiro (bass), and Marconi Jr. (drums), but also celebrates the influence and vitality of the Brazilian Northeastern metal that resonates in every corner of Brazil.
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