EPK – MRSA – Crystal Lake (single) (2024)
Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarealtions[.]com
For fans of Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, Gwar, Mortician, Deicide
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“This is a reworked version of said song from our last EP. We felt that this song is the perfect embodiment of what we as a band love to do! This track represents the hooks and brutal in-your-face music that we want to be known for. Along with the video we want to represent some of what we do live as well. As much fun as you are having to watch this, we want to give the same energy live!” – MRSA
Single Title: Crystal Lake
Off Forthcoming Album “Horrifier” Out On CDN Records
Song: Crystal Lake (2:10)
Performed By: MRSA
Written By: MRSA
Produced By: MRSA
Mixed By: Johnny Honeycutt
Mastered By: Johnny Honeycutt
Artwork Single: Dean Piekara
Artwork Album: Michael Pucciarelli
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ASCAP MEMBER
The line up is the same for both recording and live:
Johnny Honeycutt (Bass)
Cory Bickford (Guitar)
Brett Ackling (Drums)
Dean Piekara (Vocals
Joe Dwyer (Guitar)
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The Artwork encompasses the true horrors of the mortal coil! The beast that lives within and inside us all emerging to extract itâs terror.
About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & Â MUSICALLY)
A refreshing take on an old-school sound. Bringing old influences into a newer sound. Every song represents a classic horror film. Taking you into the void of extremeness!
About the single “Crystal Lake”:
Crystal Lake explores the campgrounds of the malevolent spirit of Jason Voorhees. Will you survive his wrath or succumb to his maniacal whims!!
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Fun Facts – Story Angles
1. All of the bandâs material being about horror movies provides us with an instant connection to our audience. Some people might not like the aggressive style of music, but itâs much easier to get into it when the lyrics are based on a movie you love.
2. Guitars were recorded 3 different times for this album. We had a personnel change after the first one, a technical issue after the second and the third is finally solid.
3. MRSA got its name from the infection. The original bass player had it and thatâs why we chose the name. Nobody in the current lineup has had MRSA.
4. We showed up to play a show on Halloween at a Halloween party at a bar. We were excited because it was our first opportunity to play on Halloween. We were told they had a full PA to use and didnât need to bring anything. We showed up, they did have a  huge PA. But the bar owner locked up everything, and I mean everything down to the last cable in the place before he left town on vacation and wouldnât answer his phone.  The promoter, who didnât confirm with the owner that we needed the sound system,  couldnât get into the room with everything so we couldnât play. Just watched other people do Karaoke.
L-R – Johnny Honeycutt (Bass), Cory Bickford (Guitar), Brett Ackling (Drums), Dean Piekara (Vocals), Joe Dwyer (Guitar)
Ripped from the bowels of Hell!!! MRSA takes you into the sickening dark world of horror films. Exposing you to the terrors that lie within the human condition.  They know what scares you. Curated by your host  (singer) Dean Corpse. The wretched undead serial killer vomiting his obsession with fright flicks. MRSA brings the horror experience to life. Death  Metal has never had a full horror theatrical experience like this! Each song is performed to the particular theme of a selection of films. The performances sometimes include scare actors, full effects, and props.
The band began in its early stages in 2013. Though certain incarnations existed beforehand the band released their first real EP in 2019 known as âThe  Biography of Madnessâ! The mini album consisted of  5 hook-filled death metal classics. The acclaimed EP  gained the band a bit of a following and allowed them to open for such acts as MAC SABBATH and OKILLY DOKILLY! Â
The band was not satisfied with these successes. They wanted more! So, they decided to worship  Satan. In doing so, they resurrected a new lead singer, (actually by screwing up the incantation), and they brought forth former serial killer, now undead DEAN  CORPSE to front the band! With the new line-up complete, they released another EP known as  âHEAVIERâ!! The mini album was again produced by  the band and mastered by Terrence Hobbs of  SUFFOCATION. The 5 song EP was released at the first show in October 2021 to a sold-out crowd! This was also the first show with the full theatrical performance intact!! Â
Since the release of âHEAVIERâ MRSA has been blazing a trail of the dead in their wake! With two more sold-out performances on their own, did a mini tour with NECRONEMESIS and CORRUPTED Â SAINT also opening for the likes of POWERGLOVE! Â The band makes an impression anywhere they play and the crowds canât help but get infected. MRSA is currently going to record a new 10-song album to release in 2024.
Discography:
2024 – Horrifier – LP – CDN Records
2024 – Crystal Lake (single)
2019 – Biography of madness EP
2021 – Heavier EP
Shared Stage with: Obituary, PowerGlove, Mac Sabbath, Macabre, Mortician, Ripper, Bodybox Intoxicated, Soulfly, MRSA also backed Chuck Billy of Testament for a song at Spooky Tattoo Fest in 2023
2023 – Milwaukee Metal Fest
2024 â Fort Pierce Heavy Metal Flea Market â Port  Saint Lucie
2024 â Slamdakota â South Dakota
