Canadian Progressive Metal Group Nok Novum Shares Galvanizing "Ominous Kyle," taken from Just-Released Sophomore LP, 'II'

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Canadian instrumental band, Nok Novum, are embracing their diverse range of influences and dynamism as a progressive metal group on their long awaited sophomore album, II. Recorded over several years, II finds the band leaning into the production value of their 2015 singles, while reflecting the creativity of the writing seen in their 2012 debut, a fusion of 70s progressive rock, jazz-fusion, and heavy metal.

II features the sinister and wide ranging focus track, “Ominous Kyle,” which is energizing as much as it is unnerving. Listen to II in full featuring “Ominous Kyle” HERE.

This is a good one to head bang to if you’re into that! “Ominous Kyle” is that frightening figure that plays a recurring role in your nightmares. He’s haunting, morbid, terrifying, and you just can’t shake him out. The track was written as a stream of energetic passages punctuated with a motif that’s hammering nature draws you in early in the track and repeats throughout. Tonally, this track has an eerie, nightmarish quality.  – Brady Mason, drummer and co-founder of Nok Novum

Formed in early 2008, Nok Novum is an instrumental band from Canada. The band was originally conceived as a two-piece, with guitarist Grant Cooper and drummer Brady Mason. After years of developing a textured sound, Nok Novum released their self-titled debut album in 2012. It cleverly fuses 70s progressive rock, jazz-fusion, and heavy metal, creating a sound that is chaotic yet mesmerizing.

With the addition of Scott Giffin on guitar and Cam Dougall on bass in late 2013, Nok Novum proved themselves to be one of the top live acts in the Calgary metal scene. The band’s live show was like no other. Seamlessly combining mesmerizing video with music, Nok Novum’s goal was to create a stimulating auditory and visual experience for the audience.

In 2015, the band released two singles, “Shiryō” and “Ghost Farmer,” both of which garnered critical acclaim and success for the band among fans and industry peers alike. Since 2016, they have taken a step back to focus on their individual careers, raise families, as well as taking time to patiently record their highly anticipated sophomore release; II.

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