EPK – Blood Opera – Songs in the Key of Death (2024)
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“Hell is full. The dead are alive. Unlock humanityâs survival from the zombie apocalypse with Blood Operaâs âSongs in the Key of Deathâ! We are very proud to present our brand of âdead metalâ with special musical and horror guests. We poured our love of all things horror into these songs. This album was made possible by the delicious humans who made it possible with their donations and pre-orders to our crowdfund campaign. We hope you feast on it in full as we feast on your flesh.” – Blood Opera
For fans GWAR, Dokken, WASP, Ghost, Mudvayne
Band: Blood Opera
Album Title: Songs in the Key of Death
Release Date: February 24, 2024
Label: Self-Release
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âTorontoâs very own, Blood Opera primed the audience for the forthcoming onslaughtâ¦Blood Opera, local purveyors of the horror business, celebrating debauchery by toasting the crowd with a ceremonious Blood Chug!” – John Gallant (Live in Limbo)
“lood Operaâs new single, âBe My Victim,â is a serious rock nâ roll homage to many aspects of the original Candyman film, including the nostalgia of playing scary childhood games, and the fear of losing complete control.” – Rue Morgue
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Band: Blood Opera
Album Title: Songs in the Key of Death
Release Date: February 24, 2024
Label: Self-Release
Track Listing:
1. Just Keep Digging (1:04)
2. Feeding Frenzy (3:49) ft. guest vocals Morgan Lander (Kittie) and Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead)
3. Donât Go Out Tonight (3:06)
4. Fight to Survive (3:53)
5. A Waste of Good Suffering (3:55)
6. The Gates of Hell ft. guest keyboards Maurizio Guarini (Goblin) (4:51)
7. Breaking News (0:58)
8. Killer Klowns From Outer Space (Cover) (4:19)
9. The Ballad of Father Malone (4:11)
10. Brundlefly (4:34)
11. Damien (5:11)
12. Be My Victim ft. Tony Todd (Bonus Track) (3:59)
13. The Band of the Living Dead (0:30)
14. The Key of Death (0:43)
Album Length: 45:09
Album Credits:
– All songs performed by Blood Opera
– All songs written by Blood Opera, except Killer Klowns From Outer Space (cover from The Dickies, written by Leonard Graves Phillips) and Be My Victim (Jordan Foote/Scott Middleton)
– Produced by Blood Opera, except for Be My Victim produced by Scott Middleton (ex-Cancer Bats)
– Mixed and mastered by Nick Ginn (Schoolhouse Studios)
– Album artwork by Carlos Jacome (Creatus Artworks)
– MAPL – Canadian Content, except Killer Klowns From Outer Space (US)
Album/ Live lineup:
Max Murder – Lead Vocals
RIP Junk – Guitar, Back Up Vocals
Damien Deathgasm – Bass, Back Up Vocals
Muerto McBrains – Drums, Synth/FX Programming
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About The Album Artwork:
An evil, ominous aura basks an undead pianist, who plays Songs in the Key of Death. As his ghoulish face turns to the viewer, blood flows from the keys.
About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
Legend has it that the world’s most gruesome heavy metal band Blood Opera died while making their debut album. A couple of dudes attempt to dig up the bodies which are said to have the only copy of the album. They unwittingly unleash the ghouls, setting off the zombie apocalypse. The songs have grooves, badass riffs, eerie synths, and big choruses and are about our beloved horror films. A news report breaks up the album, detailing the zombie carnage that has run rampant. As the album ends, the listener is told how The Band of the Living Dead will return, and how with this CD, they possess the first key to humanity’s survival.
2. Feeding Frenzy: A Twin Peaks-inspired keyboard intro provides the backdrop to the grave-robbing narration. The song then launches into a fast and heavy rocker, inspired by Return of the Living Dead. The songs feature Kittie vocalist Morgan Lander and actress Linnea Quigley.
3. Donât Go Out Tonight: Based on the film Maniac, this drop d tuned chugger is short and straight to the point but keeps the energy flowing.
4. Fight to Survive: A film reel begins spinning as a drum intro launches into this 80âs hair metal track based on The Hills Have Eyes. Featuring actor Michael Berryman.
5. A Waste of Good Suffering: An Iron Maiden-style galloper based on the film Hellraiser, featuring a memorable guitar harmony and groovy bass solo.
6. The Gates of Hell: inspired by the cult film of the same name. Another heavy track brings in more modern influences and progressions. Features guest keyboard work by Goblinâs Maurizio Guarini.
8. Killer Klowns From Outer Space: This is a cover of The DIckies song from the film of the same name. It features guest keyboard work by the composer of the OST John Massari.
9. The Ballad of Father Malone: This Black Sabbath doomy track features actress Adrienne Barbeau and is based on the film The Fog.
10. Brundlefly: A snippet featuring our late drummer Dick Demons drum solo then launches into a sci-fi punk/metal hybrid track based on The Fly.
11. Damien: A Satanic, gregorian style operatic intro summons a heavy demonic track based on The Omen.
12. Be My Victim: This bonus track was our single from 2022 and features actor Tony Todd and is based on the film Candyman. It was produced by Scott Middleton (ex-Cancer Bats). As it is an older song it features a couple members no longer in the band but as it is an important song for us we wanted to include it. Fans of Ghost will dig this keyboard and chorus-driven rocker.
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1. The album is meant to be listened to in full as it contains a storyline and song-to-song transitions.
2. Features Kittieâs Morgan Lander, Killer Klowns From Outer Space OST composer John Massari, Goblinâs Maurizio Guarini and actors Linnea Quigley, Tony Todd, Adrienne Barbeau and Michael Berryman.
3. Officially endorsed by zombie godfather George A. Romero
4. Officially approved by GWAR to be their direct support for their latest Toronto show in October 2023 as touring mates X-Cops could not get through the Canadian border.
5. All zombie prosthetics are made by vocalist Max Murder.
Top L-R – RIP Junk (Guitar, Vocals), Damien Deathgasm (Bass, Vocals)
Bottom L-R – Max Murder Lead Vocals), Muerto McBrains (Drums, Programming)
Photographer Credit –Â
They were born in blood, conceived in Hell, and reanimated by accident! Bent on cannibalizing the entire human race, Blood Opera have already infected whole populations with their raunchy and often controversial live displays of violence, gore and perverse sexual acts! Having feasted on human flesh with bands such as GWAR and being endorsed by the zombie Godfather himself, George A. Romero, these purveyors of so-called “Dead Metal” have quickly become Canada’s number one horror metal act. With powerful operatic vocals, sleazy guitar riffs, and blasphemous lyrics inspired by some of the scariest movies ever made, one thing is for sure- if the gates of Hell are left open, it could mean the end of all humanity!
Discography:
2024 – Songs in the Key of Death – LP
2022 – Be My Victim (single)
2019 – Blood Opera – EP
Shared Stage with:
GWAR, BA Johnson, Night Chill, Thunderor. Official after party band of the âItâs Alive!â Kirk Hammet ROM exhibit and the horror conventions Frightmare in the Falls, Shock Stock, Horror Rama
