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Montreal, QC – Aug 31, 2023
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Canadian Thrashers HYPERIA Announces New Album âThe Serpentâs Cycleâ w/ Lyric Video For Single âProphet Of Deceitâ
L-R – Colin Ryley – Guitars, Marlee Ryley – Vocals, Ryan Idris – Drums, Jon Power – Bass
Photo Credit – Caitlin Delaplace
Hyperia is a Canadian melodic thrash metal band known for wailing vocals, shredding guitars, and fast, heavy drums. Formed in 2018, Hyperia combines elements of aggressive thrash with intricate guitar melodies alongside a wide variety of vocal styles, which have been showcased on an EP and two albums thus far, with the third full-length slated for release this November. The first single off âThe Serpentâs Cycleâ is the blistering âProphet Of Deceitâ, which takes a more serious tone than the other tracks on the album. The band comments:
âThis track brings us back into a serious mood, it is a quite melodic and technical song starting off with blistering guitar into a full-force attack of drums. The working title for this song was âShredlord Supremeâ, which should give you an idea of what to expect. This song is about the problems we have with certain members of society and gaslighting. Itâs a hard-hitting track that is full of energy throughout.â
This album âThe Serpentâs Cycleâ has a wide variety of riffs, ones that will remind listeners of the 80s and also ones that usher in the new era of modern thrash. Song order was intentionally chosen to ensure that each song is given its space between different songs and makes the album continue feeling fresh throughout. Hyperia expects âThe Serpentâs Cycleâ to be received very well by fans as everyone who has heard it so far agrees itâs by far the best album theyâve made. It has all the usual elements of a Hyperia album, just amplified and refined. They think itâs a huge step up from their previous releases and hope the reception for it proves that.
The melodic and aggressive 11-track album that included a cover of Heart‘s “Crazy On You” comes out on November 17, 2023, and is a perfect mix of old-school sensibilities and modern experimentation. It is recommended for fans of Exmortus, Municipal Waste, and Havok.
Watch and listen to âProphet Of Deceitâ via its premiere on Bravewords HERE.
âThe Serpentâs Cycleâ is due out on November 17, 2023 and is available for pre-order at https://hyperiametal.bandcamp.com.
Track Listing:â
1. Ego Trip (4:41)
2. Automatic Thrash Machine (4:02)
3. Prophet of Deceit (4:16)
4. Psychosomatic (4:29)
5. The Serpentâs Cycle (5:04)
6. Trapped in Time (3:58)
7. Spirit Bandit (4:04)
8. Eye for an Eye ( 4:47)
9. Binge & Surge (3:44)
10. Deathbringer (5:31)
11. Crazy On You [Heart Cover] (5:03)
Album Length: 49:41
Album Credits:â
– All songs performed by: Hyperia
– All songs written by: Colin Ryley, except Trapped in Time co-written with David Kupisz
– All lyrics by: Marlee Ryley
– Mixed by: Colin Ryley
– Mastered by: Mika Jussila
– Member of SOCAN
– Canadian Content MAPL
Hyperia is:â
Marlee Ryley – Vocals
Colin Ryley – Guitars
Jon Power – Bass
Ryan Idris – Drums
For more info:â
âFacebook.com/Hyperiabandofficialâ
âInstagram.com/hyperiametalâ
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âIf you prefer your metal loud, dark and just a touch campy (and who doesnât?), then Calgary-turned-Vancouver rockers Hyperia are planning to deliver with Silhouettes of Horror, the follow-up to 2020âs equally furious and equally fun Insanitorium. First single âOperation Midnightâ is an unrelenting barrage of riffage held down by Marlee Ryleyâs throat-blistering vocals.â â Exclaim! â One of Exclaim!âs most anticipated albums of 2022
âWith their second album Silhouettes Of Horror, Canadian thrashers Hyperia doubled down on the most ferocious elements of their sound to achieve a sound that owed more than a passing nod to Tetonic thrashers Kreator or Destruction. The fact vocalist Marlee Ryley can deliver blackened snarls with as much gusto as trad-metal histrionics helped them stand out from the crowd, firmly establishing Hyperia as promising up-and-comers in the wide world of thrash. RHâ â Metal Hammer â The top 10 best thrash metal albums of 2022
âRecent Calgary-to-Vancouver transplants Hyperia are all about thrashing in a style inherent to â80s basketball shoes, shredded denim, battle jackets and those studded gauntlets that may look cool, but are likely more responsible for forearm rashes than being a gateway to one-night stands. Imagine classic Megadeth, âToxic Waltzâ-era Exodus, Annihilator and Anthrax alongside Exmortus, Havok, Warbringer, Violator, Crisix and others with a new-school take on an old-school sound.â â Decibel Mag
âEnergetic, melodic, fast, psychotic, and dynamic are just some of the elements that make Silhouettes of Horror an album that old and new fans of thrash, NWoBHM, and power metal will appreciate. The band even included a cover homage of Abbaâs Gimme Gimme Gimme.â â Sentinel Daily
âAll in all, Silhouettes of Horror gave me what I want for from a modern melodic thrash album. Itâs fun, it doesnât take itself too seriously, and itâs got cool stories to tell.â â Angry Metal Guy
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