Quebec’s BACKSTABBER Announces Show Dates + Festival des Guitares du Monde w/ Blinded By Faith and Blackguard + New EP “Patterns of Domination” Out Now!

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Montreal, QC – April 24, 2024

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Quebec’s BACKSTABBER Announces Show Dates + Festival des Guitares du Monde w/ Blinded By Faith and Blackguard

New EP “Patterns of Domination” Out Now!

Mixed and Mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy)

Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec’s groovy Canadian death metal force Backstabber announces they will be hitting the road this summer for select show dates across their home province which includes a performance at Festival des Guitares du Monde with Blinded By Faith and Blackguard.

Show Dates:​
May 10 – Quebec City, QC – Scanner Bistro w/ Azaab, Feast of Flesh – info​
May 11 – Trois-Rivieres, QC – La Taverne Royale w/ Pit Striker, Storming Strikes – info​
June 1- Rouyn-Noranda, QC – Le QG – Festival des Guitares du Monde w/ Blinded By Faith and Blackguard – info​
July 12 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar w/ Truent – info​
July 13 – Gatineau, QC – Pub Le Notre Dame

Backstabber unleashed their latest EP “Patterns of Domination” this past March 2024, after a long silence. Originating as a solo project in 2012, founder Christian Thériault turned Backstabber into a full-fledged band in 2015, driven by a relentless thirst for angry metal and a need for vengeance. They take no prisoners with this new release that is inspired by James Redfield’s “The Celestine Prophecy”, which explores four patterns designed to consume someone’s attention and energy. Backstabber shares their thoughts on the album and what fans can expect from them:

“Each track digs into a specific pattern giving for a wide array of emotions throughout the EP. It can also be felt musically as each song has a very distinct style while the production makes a good wrap up keeping it as a whole. Our music being live-oriented from the start, it makes way for an energetic output. Our shows are well rounded up and fronted accordingly.”

The evolution of the band’s sound from their previous two releases underscores a departure from the solo origins, with Thériault making room for other members to express themselves more prominently. Thériault leads the charge on guitar and vocals, accompanied by Philippe B. St-Jacques on guitar, Eric Séguin on bass/back vocals, and Keven L.-Hull on drums. As the band’s evolution continues, “Patterns of Domination” marks a pivotal moment where the members’ contributions shine through, creating a distinct and cohesive musical expression.

The tracklist includes the bone-crushing “Harvesting The Weak”, the relentless “Langues Sales”, the haunting “Crawling Through Your Bones”, and the brutal “Snitches Get Stitches”. Backstabber‘s sound, ranging from old-school death metal riffs to slamming brutal death, promises an intense auditory experience and is recommended for fans of Kataklysm, Lamb of God, and Mors Principium Est.

Released on March 15, 2024, “Patterns of Domination” was produced by Backstabber vocalist/guitarist Christian M. Thériault and mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy) and can be heard at the following links:

Bandcamp – https://backstabbermetal.bandcamp.com​

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/16N19XLeZ8vq3aKuTxpmmD​

Music Video – Harvesting the Weak – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on1GBDtDA2Q​

Track Listing:​
1. Harvesting The Weak (4:06)
2. Langues Sales (4:34)
3. Crawling Through Your Bones (5:03)
4. Snitches Get Stitches (5:46)
EP Length: 19:29

EP and Live Band Lineup:​
Christian M. Thériault: Guitar/Vocals
Philippe B. St-Jacques: Guitar
Eric Séguin: Bass/Back Vocals
Keven L.-Hull : Drums

More info: Facebook.com/BackStabberMetal​

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“the entire EP is spectacular — a forward-rushing union of bone-smashing belligerence, vicious but technically impressive riffing, moving and jaw-dropping solos, monstrous and unhinged vocal rage, and melodic accents that give all the songs their own distinctive character.” – No Clean Singing​
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​“Patterns of Domination is a relentless and catchy four-track EP. The musical style and lyrical content will appeal to fans of Hypocrisy.” – WRUV 90.1 FM – Burlington, VT​
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​“From the beginning of the song (Snitches Get Stiches), you can hear the more technical side of the group. I would say it’s the fastest and most technical song in terms of guitars. It is also a piece in which there is orchestration. This is very present and brings a rather sordid dimension. What literally threw me off was the ending of the song. There is really crazy progress. A fast guitar riff, drumming that transitions from blastbeat to a more relaxed upper body beat with basedrums that are in “the carpet”. All with a beautiful orchestration which gradually takes over the instruments. Really, to finish an EP, it’s just perfect. 8.5/10″ ​
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​“From sharp riffs, which are influenced by old school death metal, developed and mixed with contemporary. Blistering rhythms and the very good production ties and highlights the diversity and uniqueness of the compositions. It’s worth listening to and I’m sure you’ll stick around!” – Metal War​
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​“A fat bridge between Death Metal and its modern siblings! 8/10” – PowerMetal.de

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