NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – October 11, 2024
Out Now! Canada’s HETEROMORPHIC ZOO Unleashes “New World” EP and “Ritual of Fidelity” Music Video
Produced by Chris Wiseman (Shadow of Intent, Currents), Mixed and Mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy)
Left: Jon Power (Bass), Center front: Megan Ash (Violin), Center back: Ray Heberer (Guitar, live vocals), Right: Bryce Butler (Drums)
Photo Credit – Rico Marques
Emerging metal act Heteromorphic Zoo, from Victoria, BC, Canada, is set to captivate audiences with their debut EP âNew Worldâ, produced by Chris Wiseman (Shadow of Intent, Currents) plus mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy). Coinciding with the EP launch, the band has unveiled the music video for their single âRitual of Fidelityâ, which they comment on:
âThis song is about an ancient power awakening within a great tomb, filled with monsters. The leaders declare their loyalty (or fidelity) to the overlord. Musically, the actual âritual of fidelityâ takes place in the middle of the song. Itâs a classical 3-voice fugue between the violin, lead guitar, and rhythm guitars + bass with a subject, tonal response, 2 counter subjects, and everything. Of course, itâs not a pure fugue since other instruments are also playing, but thatâs the skeleton of it, and the callback to an old baroque form brings out the ritualistic nature of the song.ââ
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âRitual of Fidelityâ has a memorable lead guitar melody during its chorus, chuggy yet melodic verse riffs, and an overall more neoclassical sound. The violin is fairly subdued and in the background until the moment of the ritual fugue, since that moment is meant to introduce it to the listener for the first time.
Born from a desire to create âWorship Music for Monstersâ, Heteromorphic Zoo‘s five-track EP showcases a diverse and extreme sound that pushes the boundaries of modern metal. Lyrically, “New World” tells the story of a grand alliance of monstrous beings invading a new realm, with perspectives shifting between the monsters, their overlord, and their enemies. The band’s innovative approach combines groove and melody, intricate riffs, and powerful breakdowns, resulting in a sonic experience that defies easy categorization. They are recommended for fans of In Flames, Within the Ruins, and Ne Obliviscaris.
Watch the music video for âRitual of Fidelityâ via TheCirclePit at https://youtu.be/YQ3D1dLu1eA
âReleased on October 10th, 2024, “New World” is available at the following links:
âhttps://heteromorphiczoo.bandcamp.com/album/new-worldâ
Music Video – Avatara –Â https://youtu.be/nWZVq-u7Lec
âMusic Video – Napalm –Â https://youtu.be/vYY6nMhP3p4
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Track Listing:â
1. Ritual of Fidelity â 3:29
2. Your Final Seconds (feat. Ville Hokkanen) â 3:42
3. Napalm â 4:22
4. Avatara â 3:39
5. Aura of Despair â 3:41
Total Length 18:53
EP Credits:â
All songs performed by:
Heteromorphic Zoo
Coty Garcia – Vocals
Megan Ash – Violin
Ray Heberer – Guitar, Bass
Bryce Butler – Drums
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All songs written by:
Ray Heberer (SOCAN member)
Produced by Chris Wiseman
Mixed by Christian Donaldson
Mastered by Christian Donaldson
Album Artwork by Lordigan Pedro Sena
Music is Canadian Content – MAPL
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Album band lineup:
Coty Garcia – Vocals
Megan Ash – Violin
Ray Heberer – Guitar, Bass
Bryce Butler – Drums
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Live band lineup:
Ray Heberer – Vocals, Guitar
Megan Ash – Violin
Jon Power – Bass
Bryce Butler – Drums
More Info:Â https://linktr.ee/heteromorphiczoo
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“âNapalmâ is indeed fiery, but at its core itâs a jackhammer fest that will loosen your teeth and disjoint your spine, accompanied by utterly deranged vocals that sound like a fight between bull elephants, howler monkeys, and a pack of demons that just escaped Hell. Oh, but thereâs more! Exotic melodies spin through all the bombs dropping and the jackhammers busting up granite, and a violin takes the exultant soloing role, elevating the music to head-spinning glory.” – No Clean Singing
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