Canadian speed metal pioneers ASSAULT have released official audio for the song “Kamakazi”, taken from their 10-song offering “Kill For Your Life”, which was released in 2018 via SCRAPE Records.
Formed in 1985, ASSAULT gained cult-like status with their 1987 classic “Survival In The Street”. A second album “Kill For Your Life” was recorded circa “88/’89”, but ultimately the band dissolved and the album was shelved until 2018, when it finally received a proper release via SCRAPE Records.
Prog-Metal veterans EMPYRIA have released a lyric video for the song “Dark Skies (MH-370)”. The track is taken from the band’s eight studio album “Divided”, which was released in July 2019 via SCRAPE Records.
Guitarist and songwriter Mike Kischnick stated about “Dark Skies (MH-370)”: “The song’s lyrics were written as a memoriam to Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-370, which disappeared in March 2014 and is considered one of the greatest aviation mysteries of all time.”
The conceptual 7-track mini-album “Divided” is EMPYRIA’s 8th release and their first new release in 10 years. Available exclusively worldwide via SCRAPE Records, Limited Edition “Divided” CD Digi-Pak and “Divided” Bundles with Men’s T-Shirts are available now and while supplies last!
“Divided” track listing:
01. Dark Skies (MH-370)
02. Divided
03. Behind Closed Doors
03. The Test Of Time*
04. Open Skies 1990 (Outro)*
05. Beyond The Doors
06. The Green Manalishi (With The Two-Pronged Crown)
*bonus tracks
“Divided” has generated favorable reviews, including 9/10 in the Greek website PowerThorn, and 8/10 in the German publication Rock Castle Franken. It marks the band’s first release since the single “Beyond The Doors” in 2014, and first album since “The Long Road Home” in 2009.
01 OCTOBER 2019 (VANCOUVER, BC) – Canadian speed metal pioneers ASSAULT have revealed plans to mark their 35th Anniversary with a special package to be released in late 2020 via SCRAPE Records.
Formed in 1985, ASSAULT gained cult-like status with their 1987 classic “Survival In The Street”. A second album “Kill For Your Life” was recorded circa “88/’89”, but ultimately the band dissolved and the album was shelved until 2018, when it finally received a proper release via independent Vancouver label SCRAPE Records.
To commemorate the band’s 35th Anniversary since formation in 1985, guitarist Jeff Zgaljic and singer Russell Dunaway are digging deep into the ASSAULT archives to bring together a special release, with more details to be announced soon.
Guitarist Jeff Zgaljic comments: “With so much renewed interest in ASSAULT since the release of ‘Kill For Your Life’, we thought it would make a great opportunity to celebrate the band’s 35th anniversary with a commemorative package. Exact details are still being finalized, but you expect some gems… fans of this band are in for a real treat!“
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SCRAPE Records is thrilled to announce on Canada Day our latest addition to SCRAPE Records “The Label”…Canadian Prog/Power Veterans… EMPYRIA!
Empyria’s 8th release and their first new album in 10 years is the conceptual 7-track mini-album “DIVIDED” available exclusively worldwide via SCRAPE Records July 16, 2019.
“DIVIDED” CD pre-orders shipping now!
“DIVIDED” CD/Shirt Bundles shipping July 9!
“DIVIDED” Physical CDs and Hi-Res Digital downloads also available now via the SCRAPE Records “The Label” BandCamp page https://scraperecords.bandcamp.com
FREE SHIPPING in CANADA via SCRAPE now through July 5
Street-date July.16
Tracklisting:
“Dark Skies (MH-370)”
“Divided”
“The Test Of Time”*
“Open Skies 1990 (Outro)”*
“Beyond The Doors”
“The Green Manalishi (With The Two-Pronged Crown)”
*bonus tracks
“Divided” lyric video: