NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – November 16, 2023
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Streaming Now! Canadaâs HYPERIA Combine Menacing Thrash Riffs And Pretty Melodies In âThe Serpentâs Cycleâ
New Album âThe Serpentâs Cycleâ Out November 17th 2023
L- R – Skyler Mills – Guitar, Colin Ryley – Guitars, Marlee Ryley – Vocals, Aaron Bell – Drums, Jon Power – Bass
Photo Credit – Shimon Photography
Get ready to have your face blown off with the latest thrash attack from Canadaâs Hyperia. Their third full-length âThe Serpentâs Cycleâ, out on November 17th, marks a new era for them boasting some of the most aggressive thrash metal theyâve ever written, complimented with plenty of melodic vocals and guitar work. It consists of everything Hyperia stands for shred, speed, and intricacy and it will definitely catch the attention of musicians and non-musicians alike. Hyperia shares their excitement for the release:
âThis is the first album weâve released that isnât much of a concept album like our first two. This album deals with different lyrical ideas such as the human condition, philosophy, psychology, partying, and much more. Musically this album is insanely aggressive, technical, and fast. We have some of the fastest songs weâve ever written on this album and during recording, we were all definitely pushed to, and sometimes past, our limits.â
To Hyperia, âThe Serpentâs Cycleâ is the pinnacle so far of their creativity and finesse. Theyâve taken familiar elements theyâve used before, such as menacing thrash riffs and pretty melodies and by presenting a seamless interaction between each member of the band, their signature sound and furious stage presence is something to be admired.
The eleven-track album is much more polished than its predecessors and continues the same writing process, the majority of the songwriting is done by guitarist Colin Ryley but everyone gives input and transforms the songs into what they are in the end. Ryley also mixed the album, while Mika Jussila mastered it and the album art was done by Caitlin Delaplace.
Wailing vocals, shredding guitars, and fast, heavy drums await in âThe Serpentâs Cycleâ, which is recommended for fans of Lost Society, Exmortus, and Municipal Waste.
Listen to the full album stream âThe Serpentâs Cycleâ via its worldwide premiere on Decibel Magazine HERE.
âThe Serpentâs Cycleâ is due out on November 17, 2023, and is available for pre-order at https://hyperiametal.bandcamp.com.
Music Video – Prophet Of Deceit –Â https://youtu.be/95555tNTGLIâ
Music Video – Thrash Metal Machine –Â https://youtu.be/IzCxT3_eVaYâ
Music Video – The Serpent’s Cycle –Â https://youtu.be/K1O364D92Z8â
Track Listing:â
1. Ego Trip (4:41)
2. Automatic Thrash Machine (4:02)
3. Prophet of Deceit (4:16)
4. Psychosomatic (4:29)
5. The Serpentâs Cycle (5:04)
6. Trapped in Time (3:58)
7. Spirit Bandit (4:04)
8. Eye for an Eye ( 4:47)
9. Binge & Surge (3:44)
10. Deathbringer (5:31)
11. Crazy On You [Heart Cover] (5:03)
Album Length: 49:41
Album Credits:â
– All songs performed by: Hyperia
– All songs written by: Colin Ryley, except Trapped in Time co-written with David Kupisz
– All lyrics by: Marlee Ryley
– Mixed by: Colin Ryley
– Mastered by: Mika Jussila
– Member of SOCAN
– Canadian Content MAPL
Hyperia is:â
Marlee Ryley – Vocals
Colin Ryley – Guitars
Jon Power – Bass
Ryan Idris – Drums
For more info:â
âFacebook.com/Hyperiabandofficialâ
âInstagram.com/hyperiametalâ
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“Itâs a real pleasure witnessing the evolution of Hyperia through the years, carving their names in the Canadian scene and becoming one of the driving forces of the current Thrash Metal environment, with The Serpentâs Cycle definitely taking the band to new heights. ” – The Headbanging Mooseâ
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â“The band sound absolutely blistering with the lead guitar work at a very impressive level while Marlee puts in her best vocal performance to date with unhinged screams and demonic snarls mixed in with some more melodic vocals which remain aggressive and full of that unbeatable thrash attitude. âThe Serpentâs Cycleâ is a great thrash record which retains its old school sound whilst incorporating a melodic sensibility without diluting the aggression. Definitely the strongest material the band have released to date and a big step up for the band. Another great thrash release in what has been a very strong year for the genre.” – Ever Metalâ
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â“A consistent piece of work, that thrashes, bites and grabs your attention with power, hardness and a melodic under current. If you like hard hitting melodic thrash, then â The Serpentâs Cycle â is one to look out for. All through this record there are precise rhythm and lead guitars, hammering drums, the bass rumbling along in all the right places. The musicianship is excellent and Marlee Ryleyâs vocals are brutal. The production is clear, the guitars are up front, maybe I would personally like clearer vocals, but maybe hard to have good intonation when screaming and growling. Having listened to this album more than a few times now, it is definitely a grower, these four are tight, the serpents cycle only gets better with every listen .” – The Metal Pitâ
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â“devilish energy and almost limitless power, playful skills, the outstanding performance of Fronterin Marlee Ryley, creative, improved songwriting as well as a threatening sound world of aggression and madness!” – Obliveonâ
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â“Nothing seems to be able to stop these wild and unbridled Metal maniacs, and I believe that the live campaign to follow is going to be a real butchery.” – MetalNews.frâ
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â“âThe Serpentâs Cycleâ contains plenty to enjoy… if fast and furious is your bag, this is an album that you should spend some time with when it is released.” – Female Fronted Power
âIf you prefer your metal loud, dark and just a touch campy (and who doesnât?), then Calgary-turned-Vancouver rockers Hyperia are planning to deliver with Silhouettes of Horror, the follow-up to 2020âs equally furious and equally fun Insanitorium. First single âOperation Midnightâ is an unrelenting barrage of riffage held down by Marlee Ryleyâs throat-blistering vocals.â â Exclaim! â One of Exclaim!âs most anticipated albums of 2022
âWith their second album Silhouettes Of Horror, Canadian thrashers Hyperia doubled down on the most ferocious elements of their sound to achieve a sound that owed more than a passing nod to Tetonic thrashers Kreator or Destruction. The fact vocalist Marlee Ryley can deliver blackened snarls with as much gusto as trad-metal histrionics helped them stand out from the crowd, firmly establishing Hyperia as promising up-and-comers in the wide world of thrash. RHâ â Metal Hammer â The top 10 best thrash metal albums of 2022
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