Celebrating the release of a scorching new EP in “Inane Ducam“, Canadian Progressive Technical Death Metal masters Atavistia have premiered a music video for one of its finest moments in “Unattained Creation“. The record has been used to introduce new blood with guitarist Dalton Meaden and bassist D’wayne Murray have exited stage left to be
“‘Inane Ducam’ was an experimental writing process – lower tuning, the debut of Spencer’s [Budworth, bassist] fierce low growls, and tempos reaching close to 300BPM. During the Winter months of 2023, Vancouver experienced extremely dark, cold, and gloomy days which is an antidote to creating music like this. It’s an EP of our most extreme
After “Timeless Despair” comes “Dark Isolation” as adorned by artwork from Costin Chioreanu, Canadian Epic Melodic Death Metal act Atavistia continue the build up to their new EP “Inane Ducam (I will lead into nothingness)“. The five track affair will surface in follow up to last years critically acclaimed album “Cosmic Warfare” on 19th July
Despite only just arriving home from their European tour with Skalmold and Seven Spires, Vancouver Blackened Symphonic Metal outfit Atavistia have unveiled a new song in “Timeless Despair“. The first recorded material to feature new guitarist Elia Baghbaniyan as well as new bassist and vocalist Spencer Budworth, this one has been taken from a new
Ever wondered what it happens when a band prepare to play two songs that they’ve never played live before? Atavistia guitarist Mattias Sippola admits to being way behind with a show in two weeks as his cat wonders around in the background. He talks through his gear and various other bits and pieces as he rehearses
There are challenges and there is an Epic Melodic Death Metal band from Vancouver, Canada recording a cover of a “Ratatoskur” by Skálmöld with vocals purely in Icelandic. But that didn’t stop Atavistia from taking it on as they continue to release new cuts in the wake of their April 2023 released album “Cosmic Warfare” and
Filmed on 22nd October at the Munich Germany stop of their European tour trek with Skalmold and Metsatoll Canadian Melodic Death Metal act Atavistia have shared a live rendition of the title track of their current album “Cosmic Warfare“. Back in September they announced without warning that they have two albums and an EP written
As if by magic, a re-recorded rendition of “Beyond the Meadows Of Fire” from Canadian Melodic Death Metal act Atavistia has has appeared ahead of the bands October European tour trek with Skalmold and Metsatoll. Curiously the band have announced that they have two albums and an EP written and are in a bind over
Joining a long line of high quality albums to be released via Nuclear Blast imprint label Blood Blast Distribution, “Cosmic Warfare” from Canadians Atavistia is a mighty fine piece of work. Combining a wide range of influences from Scandinavian Folk to Melodic Death and Black Metal while having a guest appearance from Aether Realm vocalist
“This upcoming album portrays many emotions which have transpired over the past two and a half years. There are dark moments full of pure chaos and anger to moments of triumph and tranquility. I am very proud of how the album flows together.” ~ Mattias Sippola
