Maple Metal Records Launch Bandcamp Page; Streaming of SANGRE ETERNA`s Asphyxia

Maple Metal Records, the Toronto, Canada based label, have launched a Bandcamp page for their entire roster.

MMR was founded in 2009 by producer/manager John Belrose (Exciter-Heavy Metal Maniac).  MMR has a wide variety of metal artists on the roster, ranging from viking/folk metal to thrash, power metal and melodic death metal.

“Our goal at MMR is to release inspiring new metal from talented acts around the world, and bring them to the forefront of wider global markets, providing bands exposure to a bigger fan base and a greater awareness within the metal community.”

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01.The End of Beauty 

02.The Masquerade 

03.Confession and Death 

04.Illusions of Fate 

05.Seventh Angel 

06.The Echoes of My Loss 

07.Shattered Sun

08.Lut Gholein

09.Alessa's Dream 

10.Asphyxia 

11.Seventh Angel (rock version) 

12.Through the Waves of Agony 

SANGRE ETERNA just wrapped up a very successful mini-Tour of Serbia “Eastern Promises Tour 2” w/ Swedish metallers ROZENHILL in September.

SANGRE ETERNA are looking for agents to book the band in Europe and Scandinavia asap!

 

Tour dates were as follows:

05.09.2012. - Club "DANGUBA" – Belgrade, RS

06.09.2012. - Club "Klub CK 13" - Novi Sad, RS

07.09.2012. - Club "TERRA ROSSA" – Kikinda, RS

08.09.2012. – Rock Club "FLOYD" – Becej, RS

For more info on SANGRE ETERNA

110% All Star melodic death metal album forged in Finland & Serbia. Modern Melodic Death Metal with influences of Dark Tranquillity, In Flames, & Children of Bodom. ‘Asphyxia’ is SANGRE ETERNA’s second studio album and features several guest musicians like Aleksi Sihvonen (Norther), Tapio Wilska (ex-Finntroll and ex-Nightwish), Juha Kylmänen (For my Pain), Jarmo Kylmänen (Eternal Tears of Sorrow) & Jovana Karajanov (Tales of Dark). The 11 track album was recorded in summer 2011 and mastered in Germany by Stephan Fimmers (Necrophagist).

"Album of the Month" for May 2012 at Progressive X Grooves Radio, Amsterdam, NL.

Promoters Book SANGRE ETERNA for Concerts, Tours, and Festival Dates in 2012/13 via MMR Bookings at this link.

MASSIVE SLAVERY Release Official Video for "Humanity's Last Hope"

MAPLE METAL RECORDS are proud to release the Official Video to MASSIVE SLAVERY's breakthrough track in "Humanity's Last Hope"; taken from their debut album Global Enslavement, released last summer. 

The video was lensed in their hometown of Rouyn-Noranda in Northern Quebec by Chad Archibald and Philip Carrer of Black Fawn Films, Cambridge (Canada).  Black Fawn Films are responsible for the most recent Blue Felix and Baptized In Blood videos.

Jon 'The Prof', frontman for MASSIVE SLAVERY recounts the day of the shoot: "It was just an insane experience, even if I nearly killed myself on the first scene, hahaha. ( I fell from a rock cliff on a pile of big rocks right on my back and arm).  I still have bruises from it, but when I see this video produced by Chad it was definitely worth it!"

You can view the video below

For more info on Massive Slavery:

www.reverbnation.com/massiveslavery

www.myspace.com/massiveslavery

www.reverbnation.com/label/maplemetalrecords

www.myspace.com/maplemetal

RockGamer Studios will introduce their first track with "true authentic double bass drumming" via MASSIVE SLAVERY -  "Humanity's Last Hope", for the Rock Band Video game in December.

According to a press release from RockGamer Studios who are producing  2 versions of this song; one regular version with a single kick drum, and one Expert/Pro version with a double bass drums application:

"Introducing '2x Bass Pedal' mode... for the authentic double bass drumming experience!

"Humanity's Last Hope" is MASSIVE SLAVERY's breakout track from their debut album 'Global Enslavement,' presented here in a '2x Bass Pedal' [*] version, with each and every kick drum note charted exactly as played in the song on Expert Drums. Do you have what it takes to keep up with Pierre-Alexandre Mercier's brutal, unstoppable beats?"

 [*] Disclaimer: A double bass pedal setup is an option required in order to play this song on Expert Drums. All other instruments and difficulty levels are identical to the regular edition of this song."Soon it will be possible to download both versions for play on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii from the Rock Band Network.

"This is a great album from a very talented band; great production value and great performances.  Riff after killer riff Massive Slavery are laying down the smack." - Metal-Rules (3.5/5)

"Global Enslavement is an album that delivers a quintessential death metal experience.  It combines a refreshingly unique mix of melodic, brutal and technical death metal.  Bravo!" - Bravewords (8.5/10)

"The perfect balance between extreme and melodic death metal: With hooks, brutality, and groove." - Boulevard Brutal (9/10)

"This is just an awesome debut by an ambitious band that's not afraid to raise their voice." - DeathMetal.be (92/100)

"Massive Slavery deliver a refined version of melodic death metal on steroids that grips you like a vice and beats you into submission." - The New Review (4/5) 

BIO

Global Enslavement is a Revolutionary Album in Modern Death Metal. It is a concept death metal album that explores some of the darkest parts of modern history that caused the epic failures of our society today. 'Global Enslavement' was released July 26th via Maple Metal Records, Toronto/Canada; the label launched by John Belrose, producer of Exciter's "Heavy Metal Maniac".

MASSIVE SLAVERY hail from the towns of Val d'Or and Rouyn-Noranda, the gold-mining district in Northern Quebec. The province of Quebec, Canada has traditionally been a hot bed for great metal talent and now MASSIVE SLAVERY can be added to that illustrious list. 

Born from a concept conceived by bassist Marc-André Barrette (ex-Paroxysm) and guitarist Joël St-Amant (ex-Descend into Nothingness), Massive Slavery was officially created in the winter of 2009.

Having previously worked with Joel in "Descend into Nothingness", drummer Pierre-Alexandre Mercier (ex-Decrepity) did not hesitate to join the crew. Even if the band were still looking for a front man, they began to write and work on fresh material.

After a couple of months of hunting around, their search was finally rewarded when vocalist Jon 'The ProF' St-Pierre landed the role, to round out this new quartet. His addition to the band gave new dynamics, and a boost of energy to push the band into finalizing the writing of their first album.

The collaboration of this musical assault Global Enslavement combines a mix of melodic, brutal and technical death metal.

The album was produced and recorded by Yannick St-Amand (Despised Icon, Beneath the Massacre, Neuraxis) in January, at Northern Studio in Northern Quebec.  It was mixed and mastered by Pierre Rémillard (Anvil, Kataklysm, Misery Index, Malevolent Creation) in February, at Wild Studio north of Montreal.

MASSIVE SLAVERY is:
Jon 'the ProF' St-Pierre - vocals
Joel St-Amant - guitar
Marc-André Barrette - bass
Pierre-Alexandre Mercier - drums

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‘Profondo Rozzo’ is pure dynamite Thrash-Death Metal: killer riffs, powerful voice, stunning guitar solos and earthshaking drumming for 9 songs of intense moshing power!
SUBHUMANProfondo RozzoMaple Metal Records Release: 9/12/2009

ENGLISH Interpretation of the Lyrics on Profondo Rozzo: Comments by Matteo Buti

01. Profondo Rozzo

The title is wordplay on the Dario Argento’s horror masterpiece “Profondo Rosso” (“Deep Red”). “Rosso” was changed to “Rozzo”, which means “Rude”. Hence, the literal translation of the title is “Deeply Rude”: an expression that well represents Subhuman’s attitude. The song describes what happens after a serial killer’s death: he finds himself in Heaven and not in Hell. But Paradise is not a good place for him so, with furious anger, he smashes up the Kingdom of God.

02. Nata Troia

“Nata Troia” means “Natural Born Whore”. This song was inspired by Laura Panerai, one of the most famous Italian amateur porn stars. The spoken words at the beginning of the song are from one of Laura’s movies.

03. Trenta Denari
“Thirty Silver Pieces” is the amount of money for which Judas sold and betrayed Jesus.

04. Mafia
This song is about the criminal organization that unfortunately made Italy famous for, worldwide.

05. Odio Chiama Odio
“Hate Brings Hatred”: this song is about the infamous clandestine dogfights, as seen by a dog’s point of view.

06. Babbo Fatale
Another wordplay: “Babbo Natale” is the italian Santa Claus. But our character is “Fatale” (=“fatal”): he’s a perverse man who disguises himself as Santa to easily enter in the houses. But his gifts are not so pleasant for the house dwellers... (“The Grinch”)

07. Il Bersagliere ha 100 Penne
“Il Bersagliere ha 100 Penne” (“The Marksman has 100 Feathers”) was a popular folksong sung bypartisans: they fought against fascists to set Italy free from Benito Mussolini’s dictatorship. Subhuman took the lyrics and made their own version.

08. Infamia e Potere
This song (whose title is “Infamy and Power”) is about Vatican’s highest hierarchies: it’s a critique about religious who, wearing the “God’s messengers on Earth” mask, take advantage of their own Catholic faith and followers, to get more money and power.

09. 1110 Giorni
“1110 Days” is the amount of time Pietro Pacciani spent in jail. He was the first suspect to seven double murders committed in the quiet tuscan countryside between the 70’s and 80’s. Nowadays, the truth about “Il Mostro di Firenze” (the Monster of Florence) is still a mystery...

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SUBHUMAN is considered to be “one of the best bands” to rise up from Italy’s flourishing Thrash Metal underground movement. Formed in 2001, this 5-member band was inspired by early Bay Area legends, but has consistently aimed to stand out above their peers, embodying influences from the savagery of Death Metal and modern technical elements, much in the same vein as Meshuggah and Nevermore. In finalizing their compositions, everything is enriched with Italian lyrics, which contribute to distinguish Subhuman from the multitude of other bands that play a similar style of music.

Their debut “Delirio n° 1”, was one of the highest rated EPs in 2005, and has been a real earthquake for the underground Metal scene. Italian and international reviews have been totally enthusiastic and “Delirio n° 1” has garnered a huge series of ‘Top Demo’ titles, permitting Subhuman to acquire an uncommonly strong impact for a debuting band. The success of the EP allowed the band to have many opportunities for intense live activity, with non-stop touring and acquiring a huge fan following. Subhuman stunned the crowd with their killer live performance at theEvolution Festival ’08, playing on the same roster as In Flames, Opeth, Gamma Ray, Death Angel & many more.

In November 2008, after the line-up was renewed, Subhuman entered Studio73 (Ephel Duath, Extrema, Slowmotion Apocalypse etc) to record their first full-length album “Profondo Rozzo”. A few months later the band inked a deal with Canadian upstart label Maple Metal Records(property of John Belrose, Exciter’s legendary “Heavy Metal Maniac”producer) that released the album on August 21st, 2009.

LINE-UP
Fabrizio 'Zula' Ferzola - Voice
Matteo Buti - Guitars
Elia Murgia - Guitars
Federico Fulceri - Bass
Francesco Micieli - Drums

Subhuman - Profondo Rozzo

Subhuman was founded in late 2001 as a cover band of thrash metal acts like Metallica and Slayer. In 2003 Fabrizio "Zula" Ferzola joined the band as vocalist, they begin to write new songs in the italian language and one year later recorded its first ep album, Delirio n°1. In 2006 Subhuman were chosen to play on the talent stage at the Metalcamp in Slovenia, in 2008 they opened the second stage at the Evolution Festival in Italy, with Opeth, In Flames, Death Angel and many more. Then Subhuman entered the Studio73 studios in Ravena to record their debut full-length album entitled Profondo Rozzo released one year later through the Canadian label Maple Metal Records owned by John Belrose, the producer of Exciter's Heavy Metal Maniac. In 2010 they opened the Unholy Titans Tour date in Rome (with Deicide, Vader, Marduk and Decapitated) and played at the Gods Of Metal 2010, the biggest heavy metal festival in Italy. Over the past few years Subhuman have played more than 150 Live shows in Italy and in Europe.

Subhuman - Nata Troia (natural born whore)

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