EPK – Trick Casket – Filth (single) (2023)
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âThe song is about a betrayal. Seeing just who someone truly is underneath. But am I talking about someone who did me wrong? Or is it all self-reflection realising you arenât who you thought you were? You choose. At the heart of Trick Casketâs music lies a compelling narrative, delving into the struggles of depression, anxiety, anger, and frustration. Their lyrics serve as a cathartic release, resonating with listeners who find solace and strength in their powerful melodies.â – Connor Grant – Trick Casket
For fans of Nine Inch Nails, Skinny Puppy, 3TEETH, Korn, Ministry
Band: Trick Casket
Single Title: FILTH
Release Date: September 6th, 2023
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid
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âTrick Casket throws himself into each of his performances and the opportunity to open a night for such beloved and respected acts was the perfect opportunity to pull out his best work yet.â – SPILL MAGAZINE
Band: Trick Casket
Single Title: FILTH
Release Date: September 6th, 2023
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid
Track Listing:
FILTH – (3:33)
Single Credits:
⢠All songs performed by: Connor Grant with guitars from Evan Holly
⢠All songs written by: Connor Grant
⢠Produced, MIxed and Mastered by: Brett Carruthers
⢠Single Artwork by: Connor Grant
⢠Member of SOCAN
⢠Canadian Content (MAPL)
Recording Band line up:
All instrumentation is performed and recorded by Connor Grant – with additional guitars by Evan Holly
Live Line up:
Connor Grant – Vocals
Evan Holly – Guitar
Joey Proulx – Drums & sampling
Brendan McGee – Bass
Discography:
2023 – FILTH (single)
2021 – HARM (LP)
2020 – Anhedonia (EP)
2020 – Operating Tracks (Front 242 cover) (single)
2020 – Your Failure (single)
2019 – Misery (LP)
2018 – Break You Down (single)
2018 – Let You Die (single)
2017 – Voices (single)
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For whatever reason, I love juxtaposition, or abstract images that can really tell any story you want. FILTH is this brutal, slamming industrial metal banger, but the artwork is a woman’s hand clasping vines. I loved the unsettling beauty in that. Her hand is filthy, and I think that can be explored. We all have to get our hands dirty, and the things we hold close that we think are beautiful might just be dead vines in the end.
About The Single (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
The song is about a betrayal. Seeing just who someone truly is underneath. But am I talking about someone who did me wrong? Or is it all self-reflection realizing you arenât who you thought you were? You choose.
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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS – Answered by Connor Grant
1. The band name was actually a funny response to going to a âHaunted house eventâ called Legends of Horror at Casa Loma, in Toronto. Myself and some close friends were walking through the theme park and this prop casket suddenly flipped open and a dummy zombie on an extending arm shot out at us, and it scared the s%&@ out of us. We laughed it off, and my friend said âman, that was a trick casketâ. A few months later when I was developing the idea for a band, for whatever reason, that stuck with me.
2. For a period of time, my social anxiety would be so bad, that before every show, I had to run to the washroom and I would throw up, due to nerves. I donât do that anymore, but yeah, I wouldn’t be amping myself up, hanging out with folks, networking, or anything like that, no Iâd be puking. Sometimes ON my stage clothes.
3. Our first show back after the pandemic, was this hole in the wall in the northwest part of Toronto. I donât think they had a lot of experience with bands, cause we didn’t even get a line check, let alone a full sound check.
4. Back in March 2023, we had the opportunity to open for Solar Fake and Suicide Commando. Before the show, all 3 bands, along with the tour manager and promoter went up to the top of the CN Tower for dinner. That was such a highlight for me, and both of those bands were comprised of the nicest folks. That day will forever be a great memory.
5. “FILTH”, our newest single, was produced by Brett Carruthers, of A Primitive Evolution and The Birthday Massacre. The whole process was the most fun time I’ve ever had making music. Most of the time we’d just gang up on Joey for fun.
L – R: Evan Holly (Guitar), Connor Lex Grant (Vocals, synths), Joey (Drums)
Formed in 2017 by vocalist Connor Grant, Trick Casket found its birth in the depths of Torontoâs industrial-metal scene during an arduous journey of emotional turmoil and darkness. Channeling his inner demons into music, Connor embarked on a two-year journey to create a hauntingly visceral album, âMiseryâ, that would ultimately become the cornerstone of Trick Casket’s evolution.
In the crucible of mid-2019, Trick Casket’s line-up solidified with the addition of drummer, Ryan Parker, and guitarist, Nick Cassidy. In 2022, the band’s dynamic shifted once more, as the percussive reins were handed over to Joey Proulx, while Evan J Holly joined the ranks on guitar, adding a new layer of ferocity to their sonic arsenal.
A thunderous storm of industrial metal, Trick Casket’s sound channels the spirit of legendary acts like Ministry and 3Teeth while paying homage to their key influences, including Nine Inch Nails, Skinny Puppy, Korn, and Suicide Commando. With this formidable musical arsenal, they have carved a unique niche in the genre.
Trick Casket’s journey is marked by notable accomplishments, including performances at the 3rd Canadian Independent Music Video Awards and sharing stages with industrial icons Tim Skold and Suicide Commando. They’ve also embarked on a new chapter with the release of their video for the anger-fueled single “FILTH.”
At the heart of Trick Casket’s music lies a compelling narrative, delving into the struggles of depression, anxiety, anger, and frustration. Their lyrics serve as a cathartic release, resonating with listeners who find solace and strength in their powerful melodies. Their sound channels the spirit of legendary acts like Ministry and 3Teeth while paying homage to their key influences, including Nine Inch Nails, Skinny Puppy, Korn, and Suicide Commando.Â
In February 2019, the band unveiled “Misery,” an album that encapsulates Connor’s emotional battles, followed by their EP “Anhedonia,” in 2020, and their second album âHARMâ in 2021. Most recently, in 2023, the band unleashed their new single, “Filth,” produced by Brett Carruthers (The Birthday Massacre, A Primitive Evolution) with more scheduled for the year.
Onstage, Trick Casket was often joined by their long-time friend, Care Failure of Die Mannequin, creating an electrifying synergy that left audiences spellbound. Their journey has also seen them sharing the limelight with legendary acts like Skold, Stoneburner, Echo Black, Solar Fake, Suicide Commando, and Empathy Test.
Trick Casket stands as a testament to the transformative power of music, offering both solace and rebellion in equal measure as well as a beacon of resilience in the face of adversity.
Shared Stage with:
Skold, Stoneburner, Echo Black, Komrads, Solar Fake, Suicide Commando, Dirty Wizards, Empathy Test
Tours and Festivals
2023 – Suicide Commando: Goddestrukt Tour – Toronto, ON
2021 – Canadian Independent Music Video Awards – Toronto, ON
2019 – Skold: Forever is Now tour – Toronto, ON