EPK – Hammerdrone – A Trinity of Rage (EP) (2021)
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“As once aggressively heavy and hauntingly melodic, the EP incorporates a variety of black and progressive metal influences to present an EP that both pushes the boundaries and embraces the roots of our old-school, melodic death metal origins. We deliberately eschew clean singing as a dilution of the heavy intensity that we try to create with our music, so we have been described as ‘death metal that happens to be melodic’, rather than the ‘melodeath’ that many bands describe themselves as. Lyrically, this is a concept EP that tells a tale in a traditional trilogy form – the rise of the hero against a force of evil; the struggle of that hero against his own doubts and the rising power of the evil that threatens to crush him; and the hero’s final, bittersweet triumph.” – Hammerdrone
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“”… here with Dark Harvest confirming itself as a heavy hitter, no doubt. Check out the title track for a killer example of intense melodic death paired with catchy songwriting” – Greg Pratt, Bravewords (CAN) 8/10 – Dark Harvest review
“”There’s no substitute for good songwriting, and Hammerdrone have that concept well in mind. If you are looking for a new death metal band to seek out, Hammerdrone is a great starting point.” – Kyle McGinn, Dead Rhetoric (USA) 7.5/10 – Dark Harvest review
“‘Dark Harvest’ is a triumph of Old School Death Metal and what all the other bands should be striving to match.” Nik Cameron, Glacially Musical (USA) – Dark Harvest review
“Imagine a cross between Dark Tranquility in ‘The Gallery’ stage with Rotting Christ in the ‘Dead Poem’ phase and Tiamat in the ‘Wildhoney’ phase, without forgetting Sentenced in the ‘Amok’ phase. Ready? Good. ‘Dark Harvest’ is better.” – Fernando Ferreira, World of Metal (POR) 9/10 – Dark Harvest review
“If the last few Amon Amarth albums actually had balls, their music would sound like Hammerdrone.” – The Metal Advisor, The Metal Advisor (May 11, 2014) – Clone of Europa review
“…melodic death of this calibre may not be hard to find, but it rarely has this much classiness and energy behind it.” – Greg Pratt, Bravewords (Apr 07, 2014) – Clone of Europa review
“Hammerdrone’s songwriting prowess, attention to detail and willingness to push itself to try different things is what really sets Clone of Europa apart..Somebody sign them already!”- Roswell47, Metal Psalter (Jul 15, 2014) – Clone of Europa review
“these Canadians have recaptured what made Soilwork (and Dimmu) great in the first place…Somebody sign these guys already”- Kelly Hoffart, Full Metal Attorney (Mar 02, 2014) – Clone of Europa review
“Hammerdrone offers a no bullshit, no synths, no clean vox, in your face fifty minutes of the most exciting music 2014 has delivered so far to my ears”- Jonathan, TZEEEAC (Feb 14, 2014) – Clone of Europa review
“a perfect combination of melodic and extreme…this Metal band helps give the underground of Metal its grand reputation”- Stone, Metal Odyssey (Jul 01, 2013) – A Demon Rising review
“Their music has a certain unholy majesty to it that few bands can obtain…” – Matt Baggins, Two Metal Guys Reviews (Mar 13, 2013) – A Demon Rising review
“a great, hard-hitting Death Metal experience”- The Circle Pit, The Circle Pit (Jan 11, 2013) – A Demon Rising review
“Lead vocalist, Graham Harris, had impeccable skill, projection and charisma – as did bassist Teran Wyer and guitarist Curtis Beardy. Their stage dynamics exuded chemistry, adrenaline and drive…Lead guitarist, Rick Cardellini stood out with his intricate solos and expressive musicianship. All in all, Hammerdrone were my favourite band of the night, and – in my opinion – the Wacken Battle winners.” – Amina Abdelwahab, Metal Master Kingdom (Jun 9, 2018) – Live Review
“Frontman Graham Harris was on fire during the entire concert, growling and roaring (and also making faces) like a beast, while his bandmates…delivered a well-balanced fusion of the more harmonious lines from Melodic Death Metal with the sheer heaviness and aggressiveness of old school Death Metal…after Hammerdrone’s concert was over, I knew the judges were going to have a very difficult time deciding who should be crowned the 2018 champions.” – Gustavo Scuderi, The Headbanging Moose (Jun 9, 2018) – Live Review
“This was the third time I had seen them play live over the past three months, and no lie, these adepts of melodic death metal never fail to awe…”- Xavier Catterinch, Metal Master Kingdom (Apr 6, 2018) – Live Review
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EP Title: A Trinity Of Rage
Release Date: December 10, 2021
Label: Self-released
Distribution: Self-released
Track Listing:
1. Part I – Rage, Corporeal (03:28)
2. Part II – Rage, Besieged (10:54)
3. Part III – Rage, Consummated (06:00)
EP Length: 20:23
EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: Hammerdrone
• All songs written by: Hammerdrone
• Produced by: Hammerdrone
• Mixed by: Vinnie Cardellini at Goldfinch Studios, Canada
• Mastered by: Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, Sweden
• EP Artwork by: Graham Harris
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
EP and Live Band Line Up:
Graham Harris (Vocals)
Curtis Beardy (Rhythm Guitar)
Teran Wyer (Bass)
Rick Cardellini (Lead Guitar)
Vinnie Cardellini (Drums)
L-R: Teran Wyer (Bass) | Rick Cardellini (Lead Guitar) | Curtis Beardy (Rhythm Guitar) | Graham Harris (Vocals) | Vinnie Cardellini (Drums)
Photo Credit – Suzie Cardellini
Calgary, Canada’s death metal juggernaut, Hammerdrone, return with their most ambitious recording yet: “A Trinity of Rage”.
Deliberately written as a concept release and painstakingly crafted over the course of four years, the EP is accompanied by an original short story, “Eversor” (available as a bonus download via Bandcamp). The story revolves around the fictional second book of Revelation, in which is foretold the threat of Heaven’s destruction at the hands of Eversor, The Destroyer.
As the written story of “Eversor” ends, the EP begins, with both the music and lyrics of the three songs completing the narrative arc that the story introduces.
At once aggressively heavy and hauntingly melodic, the band incorporates a variety of black and progressive metal influences to present an EP that both pushes the boundaries and embraces the roots of their old-school, melodic death metal origins.
Mixed by the band and then burnished to shine by the professional mastering skills of the legendary Jens Bogren (Amon Amarth, Be’lakor, Rotting Christ, etc) at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden, the result is an epic and forceful musical expression of betrayal, broken faith and vengeance
“A Trinity of Rage” is due out December 10th, 2021, and will be available on all digital music platforms.
EP and Live Band Line Up:
Graham Harris (Vocals)
Curtis Beardy (Rhythm Guitar)
Teran Wyer (Bass)
Rick Cardellini (Lead Guitar)
Vinnie Cardellini (Drums)
Discography:
2021 – A Trinity Of Rage (EP)
2019 – An Ever Increasing Wave (Single)
2018 – Rituals Of Battle (Live) (EP)
2017 – Dark Harvest (Album)
2017 – Dark Harvest (Single)
2014 – Clone of Europa (Album)
2013 – Wraiths On The Horizon (Single)
2012 – A Demon Rising (EP)
Shared Stage with:
Archspire, Arrival of Autumn, Hideous Divinity, Depths of Hatred, Aggression, Divinity, Numenorean, Psychotic Gardening, Crimson Shadows, Vesperia, The Convalescence, West of Hell, Exit Strategy, Centuries of Decay, Mares of Thrace, etc.
Tours and Festivals:
2021 – Loud As Hell 9 – Drumheller, AB
2019 – Decimate 2 (co-headliner) – Calgary, AB
2018 – Loud As Hell 7 – Drumheller, AB
2018 – Boonsdale Fest/Wacken Metal Battle Final – Toronto, ON
2018 – UFR – Edmonton, AB
2017 – Days of the Dead IV – Red Deer, AB
2017 – Halloween in February – Calgary, AB
2017 – Loud As Hell 666 – Drumheller, AB
2013 – Calgary Metalfest 2 – Calgary, AB
2013 – Farmageddeon Fest – Riley, AB
Music Placements:
2016 – two tracks – “Subtle Knives” and “Clone of Europa” – featured on full-length movie “Adventures of a Pizza Guy”.
Quick Facts:
– “Dark Harvest” LP #9 on National Loud Charts – Week ending Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018
– 2019 – ‘Metal Recording Of The Year’ WINNER at YYC Music Awards for “An Ever Increasing Wave”
2018 – ‘Metal Recording of the Year’ nominee at the 2018 YYC Music Awards for – Dark Harvest” (album)
2018 – Western Canada champion for Wacken Metal Battle Canada (www.metalbattle.ca) & 2nd place National.
2017 – “Dark Harvest” music video – World Exclusive Video Premiere – The Circle Pit
2017 – Metal Master Kingdom Band of The Month – March
2013 – “A Demon Rising” EP – Metal Odyssey – Metal Pick of the Day
