EPK – Sinful Ways – Darkest Days (2021)
“Over the pandemic, we all really worked at our instruments and really wanted to push ourselves into a more mature yet still energetic and raw sound, which we think we captured on this EP. From front to back, this EP holds a lot of musical value.” – Sinful Ways
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“The guitar work is very well done, the riffs compliment the drums perfectly, the transitions are very well done. The bridge/breakdown fits perfectly, it sounds like they used a light octaver on the guitars to give them an extra punch there and it worked amazingly. The guitar solo afterwards was well executed.” – The Ottawa Sound
“Sinful Ways practice a very aggressive and fast thrash sound in the Machine Head and Lamb of God line, crossing growls with clean voices. It is the type of band that easily captivates: professional musicians, excellent notions of composition, modern contagious sound and a clear desire to win. Uncompromised, but still serious, these Canadians will please fans of elite and quality metal” – Metal Hammer Portugal
“With a kickass attitude, drive and awesome production this band is destined for greatness” – Henric Liljesand (The Unguided, Night Crowned)
“Burst into flames brings the pain. The song is very well written and structured by blending modern and old school metalcore aspects” – Michael Labelle (A skylit drive, horcrux)
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EP Title: Darkest Days EP
Release Date: December 10, 2021
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid
Track Listing:
1. Welcome/Vow of the Devil 4:46
2. Bury the Hatchet 3:40
3. Manhattan 3:20
4. Pursuit 6:18
EP Length: 18:05
EP Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Sinful Ways
• All songs written by: Sinful Ways
• Produced by: Cameron Dunn @ Hillside Audio
• Mixed by: Cameron Dunn @ Hillside Audio
• Mastered by: Scott Middleton
• EP Artwork by: Nik Paquin
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
EP Recording and Live Band Line Up:
Brad Lake – Vocals/Bass
Dave Matlak – Drums/Vocals
Georgio Karapanos – Guitar/Programming
Frank Lahache – Guitar/Vocals
L-R: Brad Lake (Bass, Vocals) | Dave Matlak (Drums, Backing Vocals ) | Georgio Karapanos (Guitar)| Andres Chavez (Lead Guitar, Vocals)
Photo Credit: Jessy Dwyer, Beyond the Pit
Sinful Ways is Canadian heavy metal that embraces the roots of the genre while also exploring thrash, groove, and metalcore.
The band began when Andres Pierce (guitar/vocals) and Brad Lake (guitar/vocals) were in high school. They went through many different name changes and tried out different drummers and singers for a long time before the Sinful Ways we know today was formed with the addition of Georgio Karapanos (guitar) and Dave Matlak (drums/backing vocals).
The first EP “To Hell Tonight” was launched in 2019 and the band cemented their heavy melodic metal with substance. Sinful Ways channel energy and enthusiasm both on their recordings and live. They are an engaging band that will play each show as if it were their last compared to other bands that don’t have the attitude or energy of a true metal band.
In 2020, Sinful Ways began releasing singles to capture the attention of listeners, starting with “No Escape” and “Burst Into Flames”.
Now in 2021, the band is ready to offer up their sophomore EP “Darkest Days”, a solid blend of melodic and thrashy elements creating a mix that sits beautifully between the two. Lyrically, you will read the anger they share towards faulty governments and the treatment of people in other areas of the world.
“Over the pandemic, we all really worked at our instruments and really wanted to push ourselves into a more mature yet still energetic and raw sound, which we think we captured on this EP. From front to back, this EP holds a lot of musical value.” adds the band.
“Darkest Days” is due out December 10, 2021 and will be available on all digital platforms.
Band Line Up:
Brad Lake – Guitar/Vocals
Andres Pierce – Guitar/Vocals
Georgio Karapanos – Guitar
Dave Matlak –Drums/Backing Vocals
Shared Stage with:
A Pale Horse Named Death, Maplerun, Stormy Atmosphere, As the Structure Fails, The Northern, Fractures & Outlines
Artist Endorsements:
Dirtbag Clothing, WB Gear
Discography:
2021 – Darkest Days (EP)
2021 – Bury the Hatchet (Single)
2020 – Burst into Flames (Single)
2020 – No Escape (Single)
2019 – To Hell Tonight (EP)
