EPK – Concrete Funeral – LAFH (single) (2022)
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“LAFH was written in tribute to a festival out in Drumheller, Alberta. Loud As Hell was very formative to this band, as well as many others in western Canada Iâm sure, in that it became an instant benchmark of recognition. We had to get on that bill before weâd even played our first show which certainly resulted in a push to have our music and content be as high energy and high quality as we were capable of to avoid being overlooked. For this reason along with lyrical content that seemed perfect to set to the hectic musical arrangement, Loud As Hell seemed the obvious subject matter for this song.” – Concrete Funeral
For fans of Exodus, Exhumed, Deicide, Kreator, Death
Single Title: LAFH (Loud As Fuc$#&g Hell)
Release Date: May 11, 2022
Label: Black Page Records
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“Thereâs plenty of unbridled rage and high-octane energy in this mad romp (âCarnival of Contradictionsâ), with riffing that alternately pulsates, swirls, scissors, and slashes, tempos that turn on a dime, explosive drum work that will give your skull a solid battering, and vocals that veer from a guttural growl to a maniac shriek in the blink of an eye. Itâs a riotous assault, but holds a few eye-opening surprises, including a hell of a guitar solo when the rampage briefly abates. But mainly, this is the kind of track thatâs calculated to flood your body with adrenaline and get your blood rushing through the veins, and it reaches a crescendo of ferocious lunacy at the end. ” – No Clean Singing
“For those who enjoy Lamb of God, Carcass, Exodus, and Death, Concrete Funeral is for you.” – Metal Insider
“The Canadian death/thrash brigade Concrete Funeral have a good grasp of the harsh side of things on their debut album Ultimum Judicium. Some very vicious sounding vocals atop the music matches it quite well. Abrasive riffing fits well within either the death or thrash genres. The music works well in all its caustic glory as the songs glide by with memorable efficiency and a rapid pace, but are allowed to have their impact implanted quite nicely… Fans of bands like early Kreator and Slayer will get a kick out of Concrete Funeralâs work. There is a nastiness that makes it more than just a typical thrash release.” – Heavy Music Headquarters
“an incredible find and an amazing addition to any library or playlist for anyone with tendencies towards Speed, Thrash, or Death Metal.” – Metal Temple
“Think of a mixing pot of SLAYER, EXODUS, LAMB OF GOD and even some CANNIBAL CORPSE nastiness and youâve pretty much got Concrete Funeralâs modus operandi… CONCRETE FUNERAL plays honest, vicious heavy metal with some bite…” Â – Wormwood Chronicles
“”Concrete Funeral , letâs face it, you canât pass by a chance to listen to a band with a name like that, it just sounds⦠so Metal!! So if you like your Metal with that added âThrash-tasticâ edge you wonât be too disappointed with their debut release âUltimum Judiciumâ , itâs thrashy to the core but with a pinch of Death Metal, think Exodus, Death, Lamb of God and youâll be in the right ballpark.” – The Metal Wanderlust
“Pay attention death/thrash fans! Soon a very promising debut album will be released by a Canadian band operating in this subgenre of metal… what makes Ultimum Judicium a very strong debut is that it shows what Concrete Funeral is capable of: playing some very well-done death/thrash metal that pounds nicely, but with mixing in quite some variation. Ultimum Judicium for sure promises very much for the future of Concrete Funeral. This is a band that probably could be a pretty big name in death/thrash metal within a few years. Recommended for sure!” – Dutch Metal Maniac
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Single Title: LAFH (Loud As Fuc$#&g Hell)
Release Date: May 11, 2022
Label: Black Page Records
Track Listing:
1. LAFH – 2:18
Single Recording Credits:
⢠All songs performed by: Concrete Funeral
⢠All songs written by: Concrete Funeral
⢠Produced by: Devin Schum
⢠Mixed by: Devin Schum
⢠Mastered by: Devin Schum
⢠Single Artwork by: Johan Aberg (Cybernosferatu on Instagram)
⢠Member of SOCAN
⢠Canadian Content (MAPL)
Band Line Up:
Devin Schum – Vocals / Strings
Jesse Lindbeck – Lead Guitar
Connor Erhart – Drums
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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS:
1. Â Concrete Funerals membersâ influences are so broad that it has resulted in their unique sound. While some members grew up on metal, other core members did not and have helped achieve a unique sound
2. Concrete Funeral is a band comprised of members who are self-taught not only on their individual instruments but in various formats of media such as mixing and mastering as well as video production and other forms of graphic design. All efforts to this date have been fully produced and released by the band.
3. We like to operate on a healthy balance of excess, aggression and humour/ fun. Let’s crack some beers, bang our heads, say some silly shit and have some laughs!
L-R – Devin Schum – Guitars/ Vocals | Jesse Lindbeck – Guitars | Connor Erhart – Drums
Concrete Funeral is a no-holds-barred contingent of death/thrash from Calgary, Alberta, Canada that has done much to project themselves to the forefront of their local music scene since 2015. Known for packing venues and festivals while bringing a heavy and powerful presence to the stage, Concrete Funeral has had the privilege to play with bands such as Archspire, Battlecross, Disciples of Power, Kataklysm, and Toxic Holocaust.
Incorporating a vast variety of influences with some of the more prominent being Warbringer, Zakk Wylde, and Onslaught, and Hypocrisy, Concrete Funeral produces a sound in the veins Death, Exodus and Lamb of God. Citing references like Hobo With A Shotgun; the band embraces over-the-top comedic horror and frequently embellishes their metal with those themes.
Concrete Funeral is comprised of four talented musicians from Alberta that collectively have decades of experience behind them. In May 2019, they released their debut album âUltimum Judiciumâ, which was then followed in 2021 with the EP “Covered In Concrete”.
Now in 2022, in tribute to Western Canada’s decibel-breaking metal festival Loud As Hell, which the band holds high regard for in helping them boost their metal career, Concrete Funeral will unleash their new single LAFH on May 11th.
Concrete Funeral is:
Devin Schum – Vocals / Strings
Jesse Lindbeck – Lead Guitar
Connor Erhart – Drums
Discography:
2022 – LAFH – Single
2021 – Covered In Concrete – EP
2019 – Ultimum Judicium – LP
Shared Stage with:
Battlecross, Toxic Holocaust, Kataklysm, Archspire, Dragonforce (guitarists), Soulfly
Tours and Festivals:
2021 Â – Loud As Hell Fest – Drumheller, AB
2018 – Loud As Hell Fest – Drumheller, AB
2018 – Armstrong Metal Fest – Armstrong, BC
2017 – Loud As Hell Fest – Drumheller, AB
