NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – April 28, 2023
Out Now! Ultimate Hardcore Thrash Groove Devastation w/ âLast of the Hardmouthed Poetsâ From Montreal’s VANTABLACK WARSHIP
New Album âLast of the Hardmouthed Poetsâ Out April 28th
L-R – Pat Gordon – Guitars, Pierre Pitre – Drums, Yannick âPil” Pilon – Vocals, Thierry Hivon – Guitars, Kurt Clifford – Bass
Photo Credit – Photo: Michel Beaudin
Canada trembles beneath the presence of Vantablack Warship, a formidable quartet of thrash metal disciples who have been crushing stages for years with technicality and enthusiasm. With one speedy album âAbrasive Pulmonic Speakâ already in their catalog, this year will see âLast of the Hardmouthed Poetsâ hit stores (CD, Vinyl) and streaming services supported by local live shows. The band hints at what lies within:
ââLast of the Hardmouthed Poetsâ refers to the end of eras, dying breeds, lost generations, and cherishing those who remain. From the full-on metal assault of the title track, âWe Shall Not Sleepâ to the 80s hardcore-inspired finale, âAbove it Allâ; this album is all killer and no filler from start to finish.â
The album was recorded by Patrick Knup at Madame Wood Studios where Montrealâs Swordâs last album was also recorded. It was mastered by Alberto De Icaza who is also known for his work with such bands as Lamb of God, Clutch, and Spirit World. âLast of the Hardmouthed Poetsâ is unapologetically harsh, and uncompromising, filled with incredible riffs and in-your-face vocals. It is a pulverizing mix of thrash, death, and hardcore with black metal undertones and extraordinary grooves that Vantablack Warship is known for.
Those in the bandâs local area are advised not to sleep on the upcoming shows including May 6th for the 40th anniversary of the legendary Foufounes Electriques and June 2nd with Demonstöne in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. More dates will be announced for Quebec and a face-melting show will be delivered. Their high-octane thrash is recommended for fans of Cro-Mags, Exodus, and Cancer Bats.
âLast of the Hardmouthed Poetsâ is out now as of April 28, 2023, via BAM & Co. Heavy.
Album order links:
–Â https://vantablackwarship.bandcamp.comâ
CD, Vinyl –Â https://boutique.boiteamusique.ca/qc/vantablack-warship/33279-vantablack-warship-last-of-the-hardmouthed-poets-cd.htmlâ
Digital –Â https://bfan.link/last-of-the-hardmouthed-poets
Lyric Video – âHunting The Recruiterâ – https://youtu.be/rwhSXH0WW_E
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Show Dates:â
May 6 – Montreal, QC – Foufounes Electriques
June 2 – Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC – La Factrie Cafe Culturel
Track Listing:â
1 – Blacklisters Lament – 0:36
2 – We Shall Not Sleep – 3:14
3 – Hunting the Recruiter – 3:09
4 – 40 Acres – 3:19
5 – Choose Your Ride – 1:55
6 – Unplug the Drug – 2:11
7 – Laughing In Anger – 3:47
8 – Gone – 2:39
9 – Inside His Mind – 3:12
10 – Fameless – 2:19
11 – Above it All – 2:12
Album Length: 28:38
Vantablack Warship is:
Patrick Gordon – Guitar
Yannick âPilâ Pilon – Vocals
Thierry Hivon – Guitar
Kurt Clifford – Bass
Pierre Pitre – Drums
For more info: Bamand.co | Facebook.com/VantablackWarship | Twitter.com/VANTABLACKWRSHPâ
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âItâs a menacing mix of explosive thrash and you can let it pummel your senses by hitting playâ â Exclaim!
âthrash, groove and gnarly vocalsâ¦itâs metal from start to finish and yet the overwhelming sense throughout is that this bandâs attitude is punk to the core.â â Five Albums
âAssurément un groupe québécois à suivre et à ne pas manquer lorsquâils se produiront en spectacle dans votre région. Croyez-moi sur parole, Vantablack Warship â le mini-album et le groupe â fera date dans lâhistoire de notre métal. â â Muzik Injection
âThe six songs are exactly what you would expect from a band in this genre, hard, ruthless, aggressive and this with a healthy dose of âf*ck the world and all in itâ attitudeâ¦With this short record, Vantablack Warship shows they fit right into the current crossover scene and fans of bands like Municipal Waste or Suicidal Tendencies can surely appreciate this little piece of work.â â Lords of Metal
âItâs a hard hitting good time from start to end, no weak spots. Itâs a mind bending cluster fuck to the tenth power. The vocals through out the album, so rich, yet so creative and they are their own thing. The melodies and mixing, everything has been extraordinary. It was more than a pleasure to listen to this!â â Taste of Khaos
âplay a remarkably catchy brand of rocking deaththrashâ â The Killchain Blog
âIâm very much digging it and hopefully there will be more coming from Vantablack Warship because Iâll be spinning this one over and over again.â â Thy Demons Be Scribblin
â Vantablack Warship wear their influences for all to see, there is, thankfully, no doubt that they have a sound that is all their own, or at least a sound made their own. Opening track Youâll Burn brings to mind Entombedâs 1993 classic Wolverine Blues, â as do all six tracks, in fact â but never to the point of plagiarism, and although Cancer Bats, Pantera and Slayer are all obvious influences too, there is no sense that youâre hearing a poor imitation, just a kick ass band with great taste in music.â â Morat 666â
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