Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champs STRIGAMPIRE Release Anthemic Video “Sold Our Soul” Off New Album “All To Dominate” Out Dec 2023; Produced by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy)
In 2001, Canada’s Strigampire emerged onto the music scene, captivating audiences with their eloquence and delivering electrifying live performances. Over the years, their intense energy has earned them recognition and opportunities to share the stage with renowned international bands, as well as playing the Wacken stage this year after being crowned Metal Battle Canada champs. They are rounding off this year by releasing a second single “Sold Our Soul” off their third album “All To Dominate”, which is being released this coming December. Vocalist Steve DC shares his thoughts on the single:
“It talks about our passion for heavy metal music. I explain that we dedicate our lives to music, even if it means making sacrifices. I reference the idea of selling our soul to the devil for the love of heavy and rock music! I elaborate that, in my opinion, it’s important to sometimes stop fixating on the horizon and thinking about the destination, and instead take the time to appreciate the wonders that surround us in this wild adventure along the path of life.”
Musically, “Sold Our Soul” is a true heavy metal anthem, the atmosphere surrounding it is electrifying and incredibly badass. However, at times, it delves into a more mystical and less in-your-face ambiance, with a guitar melody that gradually evolves to culminate in an epic solo, emblematic of the rock & roll spirit. This song embodies a remarkable fusion of rock’s fervour and the extravagance of metal.
The high-energy elements seamlessly blend with introspective moments, creating a striking balance. In essence, “Sold Our Soul” is a true reflection of Strigampire’s identity as an extreme rock band, and celebrates the roots of heavy metal while capturing the raw energy and melodic finesse that characterize their music. It is recommended for fans of Children Of Bodom, Guns ‘n Roses, and At The Gates.
Watch and listen to the music video for “Sold Our Soul” via its premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.
“All To Dominate” is due out on December 15, 2023, and is available for pre-order (CD/Digital) at https://strigampire.bandcamp.com.
Lyric Video - "Liberty" - https://youtu.be/ocjvdclKICQ
Track Listing
1. Liberty (4:37)
2. Dominate Them All (4:17)
3. Sold Our Soul (5:31)
4. In The Maze of The Lost (4:23)
5. Where I Belong (6:11)
6. Basking In Paradise (5:02)
7. Death Silence (4:49)
8. The Day I'll Join You (4:24)
9. Brave The Tempest (4:21)
10. TNT (AC/DC cover) (3:32)
Album Length (47:07)
Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Strigampire
• All songs written by: Johnny Dead & Willy Thousand
• Produced by: Christian Donaldson & Strigampire
• Mixed by: Christian Donaldson
• Mastered by: Christian Donaldson
• Album Artwork by: Dan “Dotel” Turcotte
Album and Live Band Line Up:
Steve DC - Vocals
Johnny Dead - Guitars
Willy Thousand - Guitars
BadGuy P. Provencher - Bass
James Foster - Drums
More info: Strigampire.com | Facebook.com/Strigampire | Instagram.com/strigampire
"Charisma, efficiency, and talent are three fitting words to describe Strigampire's performance. With music that blends the finest elements of black metal and melodic death metal, and a phenomenal stage presence." Fred Laroche - Capitale Du Métal
"This group is a treasure from Quebec and they did not come back from Wacken Open Air in Germany for nothing, they were finally noticed after years of work and it is well deserved because they are in their place performing in front of us with such conviction. We are talking about musicians of great quality with a lot of movement despite the difficulty of what they play most of the time. I would have loved for them to play on the big stage with the big sound, but it was Mononc Serge and Anonymus who were coming to close the long day of festivities." - Metal Universe
"A music group from Trois-Rivières, Strigampire, will participate in the most important death metal festival, Wacken Open Air, this summer in Germany." CBC Radio Canada
"It’s the story of five teenagers who form a musical group at the age of 15. They rehearse at school at lunchtime, in their parents' basement or garage in the evenings and on weekends. They have nourished their passion for more than 20 years. They could never have suspected that this adventure would lead them to the most prestigious international heavy metal music competition. The Strigampire group from Trois-Rivières will represent Canada at the Wacken Battle Music in Germany on August 2." - L'Hebdo Journal
"Throughout the album (One Fix, Nine Clouds and Six Feet Deep), the Canadian quintet walk the line between throat-shredding aggression and accessible melodies." - Decibel Magazine
"Strigampire are a melodic death metal band offering a unique blend of aggression, bitterness and power combined with a rock and roll attitude." - La Grosse Radio Metal
"“The Only Hell I Know” balances between ripping vocals and galloping, melodic riffs." - Decibel Magazine (2018 - One Fix, Nine Clouds and Six Feet Deep)
"If a combo has reached a level like STRIGAMPIRE on "One Fix, Nine Clouds & Six Feet Deep", you can't make enough use of it. Two thumbs up for this fine piece of melodic death lead entertainment!" - PowerMetal.de
