NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – October 13, 2024
Canadian Proggers THE WRING Showcases Riffs and Fingerwork On New Guitar Video “Blur”
New Album “Nemesis” Out Now! via WormHoleDeath Records
The Wring – Album Lineup – L-R – Kyle Brian Abbott – Drums, Don Dewulf â Guitars, Reggie Hache â Bass, Vocals & Keyboards
Canadian proggers The Wring released their much-anticipated fourth studio album âNemesisâ this past September. This album marks a significant step in the bandâs journey, showcasing a more cohesive and refined sound that blends their heavy rock roots with progressive and jazz influences. With eight tracks spanning just over 40 minutes, âNemesisâ adds a new, technical twist to progressive metal.
Today, Guitarist Don Dewulf shares his latest video for the instrumental track “Blur” via its premiere on V13.net HERE.
“Frank Zappa once said: âlyrics (in his songs) wouldnât exist at all if it werenât for the fact that we live in a society where instrumental music is irrelevantâ. As someone who appreciates all forms of very progressive music, but also values Frankâs sentiments, if I am going to create an instrumental, it had better be short and interesting. For me, YYZ is the gold standard with La Villa being a stretched-out older cousin. I like to think Blur checks a few of those boxes and that people will enjoy what it has to say.” adds Dewulf.
The Wring‘s new album âNemesisâ explores themes of external and internal conflict, with each song representing a different facet of our struggles. From the driving intensity of tracks like âBadlandsâ and âThe Swordâ to the melodic intricacy of âThe Nailâ and âBefore I Disappearâ, the album is a dynamic journey through the bandâs musical and lyrical vision. Reggie Hacheâs expanded role on vocals, bass, and keyboards brings a new depth to The Wringâs sound, while Dewulfâs guitar work continues to anchor the bandâs heavy yet nuanced approach.
Throughout âNemesis,â the playing is tight, precise, and yet still free-flowing. Each instrument complements the others and often provides a steady hand while the other players move in different directions.
Guitarist Don Dewulf comments:
âThematically, Nemesis speaks to conflict of all sorts. Musically, there is a similar conflict of musical styles. The central idea of every Wring album is to combine many genres in a single song, so while nothing is new, hopefully, the combination can seem fresh or different. For many listeners, even the most dedicated, certain musical stylings are an onerous listen â jazz, prog, even classical. The idea of Nemesis is to give the listener a way to enjoy odd times, peculiar harmony, and aggressive riffs without having to give up their soul to do it. The backbone of every song is firmly rooted in traditional hard rock so there is always something to grab onto.â
Enjoy âNemesisâ as a metal album, a prog album, a rock album, or even a pseudo-jazz affair; itâs all of those things. It is recommended for fans of Dream Theater, Opeth, and Porcupine Tree.
âNemesisâ was released on September 27, 2024, via Wormholedeath Records, with distribution by Aural/Orchard.
Spotify –Â https://spoti.fi/3U6DZl0â
Bandcamp –Â https://thewring2.bandcamp.com/album/nemesisâ
Digital Album –Â https://orcd.co/nemesispre-saveâ
âThe Swordâ – Music Video –Â https://youtu.be/LLkIs2V6BWQâ
âThe Nailâ – Music Video –Â https://youtu.be/oXZmIOmkU_0â
Track Listing:â
1. Badlands – 5:13
2. The Nail – 5:29
3. Blur – 4:17
4. The Sword – 5:37
5. Before I Disappear – 4:39
6. Welshrats – 5:18
7. Dark Passenger – 5:20
8. Nemesis – 4:47
Total 40:40
More info: www.thewring.ca | https://www.facebook.com/thewringband | https://www.instagram.com/wringbandâ
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“Prog’s Tracks Of The Week (Aug 16)” – The Sword – The Wring –Â Prog Magazineâ
“There is a distinct, and quite energetic, 90s prog feel to Nemesis, reminiscent of bands such as Watchtower and Galactic Cowboys. The songs are loaded with intricate drumming, rock-solid bass playing, and great riffs and solos. Hacheâs vocals may not work for everyone but they do for me, making this a super addition to any prog fanâs catalog. 4/5” – Heavy Music HQ
“A lesson in classic and modern prog metal! Had Doug Pinnick and Jim Matheos come together for a joint project in the late 80’s, throwing together the progressive list of one with the groovy cornerstones of the other background band, wouldn’t it be so unlikely that the fantastic output wouldn’t stray too far from the Canadians at THE WRING in terms of sound. The band has already released three notable records in the past and has also attracted international attention with “Spectra” (2022)… THE WRING has already created some exciting moments on “Spectra”; However, “Nemesis” is finally the Champions League format that a trio with such advantages would actually have belonged in from the start. 9/10″ – PowerMetal.de
“Heads up prog-metal fans! Canada’s The Wring have a hot new number with “The Sword” and it’s not messin’ around. An early peak from their forthcoming album “Nemesis” due to drop on Sept. 27th, “The Sword” is complex with high power riffs, solos, a double kick throughout and soaring vocals that makesfor a beast of a track. Catch “The Sword” from The Wring on your Home for the Best New Rock…W-J-O-EEEE” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll
“This album marks a significant step in the bandâs journey, showcasing a more cohesive and refined sound that blends their heavy rock roots with progressive and jazz influences. With eight tracks spanning just over 40 minutes, âNemesisâ adds a new, technical twist to progressive metal. – The Prog Spaceâ
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â“recommended to every fan of technically perfect, slightly metallic prog rock, great bass lines” – Betreutes Proggenâ
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â“The hard prog songs are powerful and impress in their arrangements. 8/10” – Soundmagnet â
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â“9 years and 4 albums into this bandâs career have helped create some astonishing prog metal. It can get as catchy as hard rock radio, it can get as adventurous as jazz metal, and everything in between. I hear as much from bands like Watchtower as I hear as proggier sides of Between The Buried and Me and Cynic. Thereâs a dark sense of curiosity going on throughout the album that keeps it intriguing. If this sounds like it could be for you (keeping in mind it is all clean vocals), this is more than worth your time. Itâs mesmerizing music written without being too wanky and written for the sake of fretboard Olympics, this is authentic. Seriously, give it a spin if you need some throwback but modern prog metal in your life.” – Heavy Debriefingsâ
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â“The Wring strikes me as a band that explore a variety of progressive rock with a similar attitude as Rush in many ways, but making use of more contemporary impulses as they traverse the landscapes they explore. And I’d hazard a bet that many of the people that find that description interesting will find this album to be an enjoyable one.” – Progressor
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