UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Reveals Reimagined Version of "Apex" Track, Entitled "Acoustipex"

November 3, 2022

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Reveals Reimagined

Version of 'Apex' Track, Entitled "Acoustipex"

Watch/Listen Playthrough Video below.

Cut from 'Apex' 5th Anniversary Earbook

& 'Acoustipex' EP,

out November 18, 2022, via Napalm Records

Featuring New Reimaginations of Album Favorites

Pre-Order HERE

In celebration of the album’s five-year anniversary, JUNO Award-winning modern power metal frontrunners UNLEASH THE ARCHERS recently announced that their seminal 2017 full-length, 'Apex', will be available as a limited reissue 2-CD Earbook edition, as well as in Deluxe Digital formats, on November 18 via Napalm Records!

Both the 2-CD Earbook and Deluxe Digital versions will include the full original 'Apex'album, plus two new bonus tracks - “Falsewave” and “Acoustipex” - genius reimaginings of original album tracks “False Walls” and “Apex”, respectively, as well as a newly mastered instrumental version of the original album. The bonus tracks will also come on a limited edition single-style 10” vinyl EP available as part of the Earbook edition.

Following the reveal of “Falsewave”, fans can now experience “Acoustipex” alongside a new playthrough video!

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS frontwoman Brittney Slayes says:

"We are so excited to share 'Acoustipex' with you all; it's a moody acoustic take on the title track from 'Apex' and we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed creating it! It's got a bit of a country vibe, but we added some symphonic elements as well to stay true to the synth theme of the record.

The music video was a challenge because we all live in different cities now, but we had a great time coming up with a concept we think you might appreciate. For those of you that have seen our acoustic version of 'Apex' on YouTube from CTV, you will understand where our inspiration came from lol ;) Make sure to get your pre-orders for the EP in now before they're all gone and let us know what you think!"

Hear "Acoustipex" and watch its accompanying playthrough video

Media Acclaim for 'Apex':

"sheer power and melody"

- Metal Hammer

"Unleash The Archers have blown all their past work away and achieved their apex."

- Angry Metal Guy

"What Unleash The Archers does new is provide a modern spin on power metal both in the songwriting and production, something the genre desperately needs."

- Heavy Blog is Heavy

This special edition release is available in the following formats:

-2-CD Earbook Edition & 10" Single

-Deluxe Digital

Pre-Order the 'Apex' 5th Anniversary Earbook and 'Acoustipex EP', or the Deluxe Digital Edition HERE

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS is:

Brittney Slayes - Vocals

Scott Buchanan - Drums

Grant Truesdell - Guitar

Andrew Kingsley - Guitar

Nick Miller - Bass

Modern Power Metal Stars UNLEASH THE ARCHERS to Release "Apex" Fifth Anniversary Edition + Release New Video

September 13, 2022

JUNO Award-Winning Modern Power Metal Stars

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Announce

'Apex' Fifth Anniversary Edition,

out November 18

Featuring New, Never Heard

Reimaginations of Album Favorites

"False Walls" and "Apex" | Pre-Order HERE

Listen to "False Walls" Transformed

as "Falsewave" HERE

Fresh off of the release of their JUNO Award-winning 2020 full-length album 'Abyss', Canadian modern power metal frontrunners UNLEASH THE ARCHERS revisit its stunning predecessor, 2017’s seminal 'Apex'. In celebration of the album’s five-year anniversary, 'Apex' will be available as a limited reissue 2-CD Earbook edition, as well as in Deluxe Digital formats, on November 18 via Napalm Records! Pre-orders for the special edition of 'Apex' are available now.

Both the 2-CD Earbook and Deluxe Digital versions will include the full original Apexalbum, plus two new bonus tracks - “Falsewave” and “Acoustipex” - genius reimaginings of original album tracks “False Walls” and “Apex”, respectively, as well as a newly mastered instrumental version of the original album. The bonus tracks will also come on a limited edition single-style 10” vinyl EP available as part of the Earbook edition.

The synthwave reimagining “Falsewave” translates perfectly with the original track’s super moody, midtempo vibes, while “Acoustipex” haunts with gothic folk/country-western cinematic flavor, breathing new life into the 'Apex' title track. Hop in your DeLorean and jam to the electric grooves of “Falsewave” now, also listenable via a brand-new lyric video!

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS frontwoman Brittney Slayes says:

"Hard to believe it's been five years since we released 'Apex'! That record was really the beginning of a new era for us, so we are so excited to finally give it the deluxe treatment it deserves! The new bonus tracks were a lot of fun to create, as they've allowed us to show some of our other musical influences more prominently. The earbook is definitely the part I am most excited about though, being that the earbook for 'Abyss' was really a sequel to the story from 'Apex'. Now our listeners can read the full 'Immortal Saga' chapter by chapter and discover some new details that were too difficult to convey through the music. And, we can't forget about the instrumental edition! We've had fans asking for it for a long time and we can't wait to hear the vocal covers and new renditions they come up with! We are just so excited for everyone to get their hands on this new edition - it's such a great way to celebrate the fifth anniversary of this album that will always remain so special to us!"

Hear "Falsewave" and watch its accompanying lyric video

Media Acclaim for 'Apex':

"sheer power and melody"

- Metal Hammer

"Unleash The Archers have blown all their past work away and achieved their apex."

- Angry Metal Guy

"What Unleash The Archers does new is provide a modern spin on power metal both in the songwriting and production, something the genre desperately needs."

- Heavy Blog is Heavy

10" Acoustipex EP (included in Earbook edition):

1. Falsewave

2. Acoustipex

This special edition release is available in the following formats:

-2-CD Earbook Edition & 10" Single

-Deluxe Digital

Pre-Order the 'Apex 5th Anniversary Earbook' and 'Acoustipex EP', or the Deluxe Digital Edition HERE

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS is:

Brittney Slayes - Vocals

Scott Buchanan - Drums

Grant Truesdell - Guitar

Andrew Kingsley - Guitar

Nick Miller - Bass

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Kickoff U.S. Headlining Tour on September 1st!

August 14, 2021

2021 JUNO Award Winners UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Kickoff US Headlining Tour In Three Weeks!

Special Guests AETHER REALM & SEVEN KINGDOMS

After receiving one of the highest accolades of their growing careers, by way of the band's first-ever JUNO Award for 'Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year', Canadian melodic metal quartet UNLEASH THE ARCHERS are just three weeks away from returning to the road here in the states! The band will headline on their upcoming trek through the U.S., with support coming from special guests and labelmates AETHER REALM, as well as Seven Kingdoms.

Kicking off in Minneapolis, MN on September 1st at Cabooze, the tour will visit several major cities before coming to an end in Seattle, WA on September 26th at El Corazon.

Tickets for these shows are available now at www.unleashthearchers.com.

UTA Frontwoman Brittney Slayes says about the tour:

“It's actually happening! We have been waiting anxiously for this moment to happen and it's finally here. We absolutely cannot wait to finally play Abyss live in person! We're going to make sure everything is done safely and will always do our best to keep our fans safe. This tour is going to be such a party, I hope everyone is ready to have a good time because we can't help but feel like every venue is going to be electric!!! Let's go!”

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS U.S. Tour Dates

w/ Aether Realm & Seven Kingdoms:

9/1: Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze

9/2: Chicago, IL @ Reggies

9/3: Detroit, MI @ The Shelter

9/4: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground

9/5: Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall

9/7: Providence, RI @ Alchemy

9/8: New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge

9/9: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage

9/10: Greensboro, NC @ The Blind Tiger

9/11: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)

9/12: Orlando, FL @ The Haven

9/14: Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live

9/15: Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Bar & Grill

9/16: Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective

9/17: Kansas City, MO @ The Riot Room

9/18: Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre

9/19: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

9/21: Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater

9/22: Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

9/23: San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick

9/24: Petaluma, CA @ The Phoenix Theater

9/25: Portland, OR @ Dante's

9/26: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

As mentioned above, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS are beyond excited and humbled to be the 2021 recipients of the 'Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year' JUNO Award for their latest album, Abyss! The JUNO events, which took place over the course of this past weekend, recognize Canadian musical artists and bands for their creative achievements. The band was recognized during Friday's JUNO Opening Night Awards, presented by Music Canada.

Upon its release in August of 2020, Abyss scored banner praise from critics and fans alike, with Stereogum dubbing the opus "a ripper", and Bandcamp enforcing it as "a mandatory listen". Abyss also charted worldwide, debuting at the #1 spot on the US Current Hard Music and Top New Artist Albums charts, as well as #4 and #8 on the US and Canadian Billboard Top 200 Hard Rock charts, respectively.

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS is:*

Brittney Slayes - Vocals

Scott Buchanan - Drums

Grant Truesdell - Guitar, Vocals

Andrew Kingsley - Guitar, Vocals, Synth

*Bass on Abyss performed by Benjamin Arscott

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Announce U.S. Headline Tour & Celebrate 2021 JUNO Award Win!

June 12, 2021

2021 JUNO Award Winners UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Announce U.S. Headline TourSpecial Guests AETHER REALM & SEVEN KINGDOMS

Fresh off of winning their first-ever JUNO Award for 'Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year'at this past weekend's award festivities, breakout Canadian melodic metal quartet UNLEASH THE ARCHERS are thrilled to announce their return to the road!

The band will headline an upcoming trek of the United States with support from special guests and labelmates Aether Realm and Seven Kingdoms, kicking off in Minneapolis, MN on September 1 at Cabooze. The tour will visit several major cities before coming to an end in Seattle, WA on September 26 at El Corazon. An additional date in the band's home area of Vancouver, BC at Rickshaw is also planned post-tour. See below for a full listing of tour dates.

Tickets are available now via www.unleashthearchers.com.

Frontwoman Brittney Slayes says about the tour:

“It's actually happening! We have been waiting anxiously for this moment to happen and it's finally here. We have spent the last year and a half hanging out with our North American fans on Twitch and we absolutely cannot wait to get to play for them all and finally play Abyss live in person! We are going to make sure everything is done safely and will always do our best to keep our fans safe. This tour is going to be such a party, I hope everyone is ready to have a good time because we can't help but feel like every venue is going to be electric!!! Let's go!”

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS U.S. Tour Dates

w/ Aether Realm & Seven Kingdoms:

9/1: Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze

9/2: Chicago, IL @ Reggies

9/3: Detroit, MI @ The Shelter

9/4: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground

9/5: Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall

9/7: Providence, RI @ Alchemy

9/8: New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge

9/9: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage

9/10: Greensboro, NC @ The Blind Tiger

9/11: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)

9/12: Orlando, FL @ The Haven

9/14: Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live

9/15: Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Bar & Grill

9/16: Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective

9/17: Kansas City, MO @ The Riot Room

9/18: Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre

9/19: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

9/21: Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater

9/22: Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

9/23: San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick

9/24: Petaluma, CA @ The Phoenix Theater

9/25: Portland, OR @ Dante's

9/26: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

Brittney Slayes says about the band’s JUNO win:

“We are still in shock; we dared to hope but still couldn't believe it the moment they said our name. It's just such an incredible feeling; all you can ask is to be recognized for the hard work that you put into your art and this is so far beyond that. We are ecstatic! It was such a great experience as well, CBC Music did a great job with all the logistics and everything went so smoothly behind the scenes. They really did well to make you feel like it was a special event despite the whole thing being virtual! Not to mention we streamed the whole thing on Twitch so it was so great to get to share in the moment with our friends and fans on there; we wouldn't have wanted to win any other way! Thanks so much to everyone that has supported us over the years, we absolutely would NOT be here without you.”

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS is:*

Brittney Slayes - Vocals

Scott Buchanan - Drums

Grant Truesdell - Guitar, Vocals

Andrew Kingsley - Guitar, Vocals, Synth

*Bass on Abyss performed by Benjamin Arscott

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Reveals Video for Acclaimed New Anthem "Legacy"

October 13, 2020

Order the brandnew album "Aybss" here: https://smarturl.it/UTA-Abyss

Top-Charting Breakout Album, Abyss, Out Now via Napalm Records

Order HERE

In August, breakout Canadian melodic metal quartet UNLEASH THE ARCHERS dropped one of the most highly-acclaimed albums of 2020, Abyss, sparking serious buzz in the metal and rock communities, and beyond. Deservingly, the conceptual benchmark scored banner praise from critics and fans alike, with Stereogum dubbing the opus "a ripper", and Bandcamp enforcing it as "a mandatory listen". Upon release, Abyss charted worldwide, debuting at the #1 spot on the US Current Hard Music and Top New Artist Albums charts, as well as #4 and #8 on the US and Canadian Billboard Top 200 Hard Rock charts, respectively.

Today, the band is following up on the album's successes by throwing fans a hefty bonus in the form of a new video for the post-drop fan favorite "Legacy" – one of Abyss' standout anthems. Searing in with breakneck blastbeats, cosmic guitar work and frontwoman Brittney Slayes' impeccable vocal delivery, the pop-tinged anthem single-handedly proves the band's position as one of this generation's premier heavy acts, bar none. The new video provides an introspective live-action backdrop to the track's conceptual lyrics.

Frontwoman Brittney Slayes explains:

"This song means a lot to us as a band, it's pretty different from everything that we've done before and really set the tone for the sonic exploration that is Abyss. When Andrew first brought the intro riff to us we immediately loved it, but we were a little hesitant as we felt our fans might not understand why we were choosing to include this style of track on the album. The hesitation was momentary though, as we all very quickly decided it was too cool not to continue writing, and luckily it seems like our fans have fallen in love with it as well. It's quite theatrical, and yet somehow very simplistic as well. "

Slayes adds about the video:

"When it came time to choose the next song for a music video, "Legacy" was the resounding winner, but we wanted to do something a bit more than the traditional lyric video. The band all agreed that this is the kind of track that you put on when you're commuting, when you're wandering through the city just vibin', when you're on that long bus ride or skytrain ride staring out the window at the world passing by... So that's what this video is. It's you hanging out in our heads as we walk the streets of Vancouver, traveling towards something, or away from something, but always moving forward. We hope "Legacy" can be your soundtrack to those everyday moments in life, when you've finally put the phone away to really look around and enjoy the beauty of the world that surrounds you. We genuinely hope it can be a small light in this seemingly neverending darkness, even just for a moment."

Watch more new high-quality videos from

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS here,

boasting over 1 Million collective views:

Abyss

Soulbound

Faster Than Light

Thematically, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS' new album Abyss is the direct sequel to the band’s 2017 album Apex. Beginning with a dreamlike acoustic introduction accented by the smoky beckonings of singer Brittney Slayes, opener “Waking Dream” quickly punches into a colossal wall of sound, setting the stage for the auditory escape that is Abyss. Powerful anthems such as the immense power metal-encapsulated title track “Abyss” and metallic pop-tinged earworm “Through Stars” conjure classic elements while maintaining an entirely fresh, forward-thinking approach. Guitarists Andrew Kingsley and Grant Truesdell turn heads with wicked work on stellar tracks such as “Legacy” (fans of artists like Devin Townsend and Astronoid, take note), while Slayes showcases her incredible vocal diversity and range on mighty epics like “Return To Me” and “The Wind That Shapes The Land”. Drummer Scott Buchanan makes technical strides on burners “Soulbound” and “Faster Than Light” – setting breakneck twists and turns ablaze with his bandmates. UNLEASH THE ARCHERS rounds the edge of Abyss with throwback-hued “Carry The Flame”, and wraps up with the soaring, rewarding concept closer “Afterlife”.

Abyss was once again engineered, mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen of Hansen Studios in Denmark (Volbeat, Delain, Amaranthe), with production by guitarist Andrew Kingsley. Additionally, transcendent closer track “Afterlife” features orchestration contributions from Francesco Ferrini of Italian symphonic death metal machine Fleshgod Apocalypse. Fans will notice that, unlike on Apex, Abyss incorporates a weighty dose of synth in the mix, and for the first time ever, all tracks were written on seven strings – adding to the massive expanse of the album’s sound as it explores the celestial realm.

Order Abyss in physical, digital and bundle formats HERE!

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS is:*

Brittney Slayes - Vocals

Scott Buchanan - Drums

Grant Truesdell - Guitar, Vocals

Andrew Kingsley - Guitar, Vocals, Synth

*Bass on Abyss performed by Benjamin Arscott

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Releases Music Video for Triumphant New Track "Faster Than Light"

August 27, 2020

Order "Abyss" here: https://smarturl.it/UTA-Abyss Out Now! Frontwoman Brittney Slayes says about "Faster Than Light": "Being that this song is about racing o...

New Full-Length Album, Abyss, Out Now via Napalm Records

Order HERE

Canadian melodic power metal quartet UNLEASH THE ARCHERS just dropped their masterful fifth full-length concept album, Abyss, via Napalm Records last Friday, followed by a searing virtual concert performance from The Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver, BC on Saturday!

Today, in celebration of the album's release, the band has unveiled yet another wild music video, this time for their triumphant new burner "Faster Than Light". In the tongue-in-cheek video, the members of UNLEASH THE ARCHERS take part in a competitive footrace, but are met with unexpected twists along the way!

Frontwoman Brittney Slayes says about "Faster Than Light":

"Being that this song is about racing off into the far corners of space, we thought it would be a fun idea to actually race each other in the music video to see which one of us was truly 'Faster Than Light'! Of course we had to have some fun with it though, and added a little bit of excitement into the mix. Our director mentioned an older Stephen King novel called The Long Walk as inspiration for a way to spice up the video and we all agreed it would be hilarious! Check out the plot synopsis on Wikipedia if you haven't read it already... This track has turned into a favourite of the band and we knew it had to be a single the moment the finished product was in our hands. It's fast, fun, and is going to be an absolute blast to play live!"

“Abyss” (single) named one of Loudwire’s "20 Best Metal Songs of 2020 (So Far)"

“Abyss is quickly becoming one of my favorites of 2020.”

- Vince Neilstein, MetalSucks

“Like a great entry in a film franchise, [Abyss] ups the ante on its predecessor’s ideas without sacrificing its core appeal.”

- Decibel Magazine

“Canada’s finest must now be regarded as among the power metal elite. Abyss will swallow you up.”

- Blabbermouth

"UNLEASH THE ARCHERS are an underrated gem in modern metal. Abyss should be the album that solidifies them as a household name…”

- Metal Injection

"...Abyss is a mandatory listen for power metal obsesses and curious newcomers alike...

truly spectacular metal..."

- Bandcamp

Order Abyss in physical, digital and bundle formats HERE!

Abyss is available in digital and CD formats, as well as 2LP gatefold vinyl format in original black and limited edition sky blue (Napalm mailorder only, limited to 300 copies). Hurry, formats are going fast – the limited edition purple and red/yellow swirl vinyl editions are already SOLD OUT! The album can also be purchased with several additional bundles including t-shirts and more!

A limited edition Deluxe Earbook format is also available – the only edition including instrumental versions of each track, plus two bonus tracks – synthwave and gothic folk-pop versions of “Abyss” and “Soulbound”, respectively (also featured in a standalone 7” only available with the Earbook format). This is something UNLEASH THE ARCHERS has never done before, turning their tracks into something completely different!

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS is:

Brittney Slayes - Vocals

Scott Buchanan - Drums

Grant Truesdell - Guitar, Vocals

Andrew Kingsley - Guitar, Vocals, Synth

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS online:

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS to Stream Abyss Virtual Album Release Show on Saturday, August 22!

August 17, 2020

Pre-order "Abyss" & listen to the title track here: https://smarturl.it/UTA-Abyss out August 21st Frontwoman Brittney Slayes says about "Abyss": "This track ...

See Below for Details | Get Tickets HERE!

New Full-Length Album, Abyss, out August 21, 2020 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order HERE

Canadian melodic power metal quartet UNLEASH THE ARCHERS will release their masterful fifth full-length concept album, Abyss, out August 21, 2020 via Napalm Records. With Abyss, the band re-cements themselves as an unequalled, undeniable metallic force with their strongest album to date!

Lockdown got you locked up? UNLEASH THE ARCHERS would never leave their diehard fans hanging! The band is thrilled to announce their official Abyss virtual album release show, exclusively streaming on Saturday, August 22 – just one day after the album's release! Witness the band perform tracks from Abyss and other fan favorites straight from Vancouver venue The Rickshaw Theatre. The streaming event will take place at 12pm PDT/3pm EDT/9pm CEST, and will be viewable for just $10 via a virtual ticket, available to purchase now HERE. Viewing instructions will be provided to ticket buyers upon purchase, and the stream will be available for 24 hours after the initial show time. UNLEASH THE ARCHERS fans – don't miss this!

Frontwoman Brittney Slayes says:

"We are so excited to hit the stage again! Even though we will just have to imagine all of our fans' smiling faces are behind the cameras, we know we are going to have a blast playing these new songs for everyone. It is also a great chance to support one of our favourite local venues that has been hit really hard by the global pandemic. The Rickshaw is a huge part of the metal community in Vancouver so we are happy to have a chance to give back to them. We absolutely can't wait to rock out and let the music take us far away from all the darkness in the world right now, and really hope everyone can join us and take a little break from the madness for a while!"

Get your UNLEASH THE ARCHERS virtual concert stream tickets HERE

Thematically, Abyss is the direct sequel to the band’s 2017 album Apex. Beginning with a dreamlike acoustic introduction accented by the smoky beckonings of singer Brittney Slayes, opener “Waking Dream” quickly punches into a colossal wall of sound, setting the stage for the auditory escape that is Abyss. Powerful anthems such as the immense power metal-encapsulated title track “Abyss” and metallic pop-tinged earworm “Through Stars” conjure classic elements while maintaining an entirely fresh, forward-thinking approach. Guitarists Andrew Kingsley and Grant Truesdell turn heads with wicked work on stellar tracks such as “Legacy” (fans of artists like Devin Townsend and Astronoid, take note), while Slayes showcases her incredible vocal diversity and range on mighty epics like “Return To Me” and “The Wind That Shapes The Land”. Drummer Scott Buchanan makes technical strides on burners “Soulbound” and “Faster Than Light” – setting breakneck twists and turns ablaze with his bandmates. UNLEASH THE ARCHERS rounds the edge of Abyss with throwback-hued “Carry The Flame”, and wraps up with the soaring, rewarding concept closer “Afterlife”.

Pre-order Abyss in physical, digital and bundle formats HERE!

Abyss is available for pre-order in digital, CD format, as well as 2LP gatefold vinyl format in original black, limited edition red/yellow swirl (mailorder only, limited to 300 copies), and limited edition purple (North American mailorder only, limited to 100 copies). The album can also be purchased with several additional bundles including t-shirts and more!

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS is:

Brittney Slayes - Vocals

Scott Buchanan - Drums

Grant Truesdell - Guitar, Vocals

Andrew Kingsley - Guitar, Vocals, Synth

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS online:

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Releases Soaring New Anthem "Soulbound" + Brand New Music Video

July 18, 2020

Pre-order "Abyss" here: https://smarturl.it/UTA-Abyss Out August 21st Frontwoman Brittney Slayes says about "Soulbound" and the music video concept: "This so...

New Full-Length Album, Abyss, out August 21, 2020 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order HERE

Canadian melodic power metal quartet UNLEASH THE ARCHERS recently announced the upcoming release of their masterful fifth full-length concept album, Abyss, out August 21, 2020 via Napalm Records. With Abyss, the band re-cements themselves as an unequalled, undeniable metallic force with their strongest album to date.

Today, as a follow-up to the otherworldly first single and video "Abyss", UNLEASH THE ARCHERS have unveiled another blazing new single, "Soulbound", alongside a cinematic, high-concept music video. Powered by Brittney Slayes' powerful mezzo-soprano, the virtuosic guitar stylings of Andrew Kingsley and Grant Truesdell, and the thunderous drumming of Scott Buchanan, "Soulbound" pulls the listener into a melodic, lightning-fast journey. Its massive chorus and skyrocketing symphonics will echo in your ears for days to come!

Frontwoman Brittney Slayes says about "Soulbound" and the music video concept:

"This song is what we call a 'quick-banger' in the UTA camp. It's short, fast, catchy, and never lets up. We always have one of these on every record; the kind of song that makes you want to turn the dial up to 11, maybe drive a little faster, perhaps even stand up and headbang by yourself in the middle of the room. This track re-introduces the four sons of The Matriarch as enslaved, unstoppable, half-dead beings that won't give up until The Immortal is destroyed, and we feel like it can stand on its own while not giving too many of the album's secrets away... Get out your air-guitars 'cause this one is blistering!"

The video was shot by Runegate Studios in Victoria BC, Canada and uses two very different environments to differentiate between the world of the living, and the world of the 'Soulbound'. The bright, white, indoor scenes portray a reality much like our own, while the dark, rain-soaked, outdoor scenes take the viewer to a visually stunning reality that will give you goosebumps and make your skin crawl! In this dismal place, The Matriarch has complete control over the Soulbound, and she can compel them there whenever she desires, no matter how hard they may resist."

Pre-order Abyss in physical, digital and bundle formats HERE!

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS is:

Brittney Slayes - Vocals

Scott Buchanan - Drums

Grant Truesdell - Guitar, Vocals

Andrew Kingsley - Guitar, Vocals, Synth

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS online:

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Releases Otherworldly Music Video for New Track "Abyss"

June 18, 2020

Pre-order "Abyss" & listen to the title track here: https://smarturl.it/UTA-Abyss out August 21st Frontwoman Brittney Slayes says about "Abyss": "This track ...

New Full-Length Album, Abyss, out August 21, 2020 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order HERE - Digital Pre-Orders are Live Today!

Earlier this month, Canadian melodic power metal quartet UNLEASH THE ARCHERS announced the upcoming release of their fifth full-length album, Abyss, out August 21, 2020 via Napalm Records. Lifted by the urgent, breathtaking vocals of frontwoman Brittney Slayes, on Abyss, the band re-cements themselves as an unequalled, undeniable metallic force with their strongest album to date.

Today, the band is thrilled to reveal a brand new, otherworldly music video for the album's colossal title track, "Abyss". Musically, the track unveils the diversity of UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, delivering one earworm moment after another. Its accompanying video, directed by Rod Scobie (also director of the band's music videos for "Awakening" and "Northwest Passage"), takes the viewer on a CGI rollercoaster ride – launching them firmly from the terrestrial plane to the celestial one. At first, the viewer could assume they're viewing a regular performance video, but little hints here and there begin to reveal that it is far from your average clip!

Frontwoman Brittney Slayes says about "Abyss":

"This track set the tone for the whole record; conceptually, lyrically, musically, it all started here. Andy came up with the opening riff back when we were writing Apex, but I knew right away it didn't belong on that record. When we finally started writing Abyss in 2019, this was the first song we wrote and it was the first song I listened to when the record was done. It symbolizes five years of hard work for us, and I think it does a great job of putting the listener in the right place emotionally to start the record. It hints at what the rest of the album is all about, but also doesn't give it all away, not by a long shot!"

Beginning with a dreamlike acoustic introduction accented by the smoky beckoning of singer Brittney Slayes, opener “Waking Dream” quickly punches into a colossal wall of sound, setting the stage for the auditory escape that is Abyss. Powerful anthems such as the immense power metal-encapsulated title track “Abyss” and metallic pop-tinged earworm “Through Stars” conjure classic elements while maintaining an entirely fresh, forward-thinking approach. Guitarists Andrew Kingsley and Grant Truesdell turn heads with wicked work on stellar tracks such as “Legacy” (fans of artists like Devin Townsend and Astronoid, take note), while Slayes showcases her incredible vocal diversity and range on mighty epics like “Return To Me” and “The Wind That Shapes The Land”. Drummer Scott Buchanan makes technical strides on burners “Soulbound” and “Faster Than Light” – setting breakneck twists and turns ablaze with his bandmates. UNLEASH THE ARCHERS rounds the edge of Abyss with throwback-hued “Carry The Flame”, and wraps up with the soaring, rewarding concept closer “Afterlife”.

Thematically, Abyss is the direct sequel to the band’s 2017 album Apex. Brittney Slayes explains about the concept:

“Our protagonist, The Immortal, is once again awakened at the beginning of our story, but this time he is in an unknown place: a ship out in deep space. He wanders alone for a time, reflecting on his misdeeds, searching for his new master. Finally, he finds him, and learns that it is the Grandson of The Matriarch, our antagonist. The Immortal had taken The Grandson’s father away some sixty years before, to be sacrificed by The Matriarch in a ritual to achieve immortality (the events from Apex) and now the Grandson seeks revenge against The Matriarch with the aid of her own weapon, The Immortal.

This album is a classic take on good versus evil, light versus dark, The Grandson versus The Matriarch, but it also uses the ‘person versus self’ literary device in that The Immortal is battling with the good and evil within himself, and must decide in the end if he is simply a tool for others to use, or a man with free will and the ability to choose his own path; a struggle I think every human can relate to.”

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UNLEASH THE ARCHERS is:

Brittney Slayes - Vocals

Scott Buchanan - Drums

Grant Truesdell - Guitar, Vocals

Andrew Kingsley - Guitar, Vocals, Synth

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Modern Power Metal Band UNLEASH THE ARCHERS to Release New Full-Length Album, Abyss, via Napalm Records

June 5, 2020

The Celestial, Conceptual Follow-Up to 2017’s Apex Drops August 21, 2020

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Less than a year after the release of their covers EP Explorers, Canadian melodic power metal quartet UNLEASH THE ARCHERS are back with a brand new 10-track masterpiece in the form of their fifth full-length album, Abyss. Lifted by the urgent, breathtaking vocals of frontwoman Brittney Slayes, on Abyss, the band re-cements themselves as an unequalled, undeniable metallic force with their strongest album to date.

Colossal, heart-stopping and heavy-as-hell while often exploring a noteworthy aura of addictive pop sensibility, Abyss further proves the indelible songwriting and technical talents of UNLEASH THE ARCHERS – not only reinforcing how high a modern band can soar within the atmosphere of power metal, but introducing an unbridled array of diverse sonic elements into the fold. Poised to make its mark amid a new generation of epic metal concept albums, listeners will be itching to hit replay within seconds of its satisfying end.

Check out a new teaser of the album’s title track “Abyss” HERE, and stay tuned for more new music and videos coming very soon!

Abyss is set for release via Napalm Records on August 21, 2020, and beginning today, is available for pre-order in CD format, as well as 2LP gatefold vinyl format in original black, limited edition red/yellow swirl (mailorder only, limited to 300 copies), and limited edition purple (North American mailorder only, limited to 100 copies). A limited edition Deluxe Earbook format is also available – the only edition including instrumental versions of each track and bonus alternate single versions (also featured in a standalone 7” only available with the Earbook format) – as well as several additional bundles including t-shirts and more! The album will be available to pre-order digitally in mid-June.

Starting today, pre-order Abyss in available formats HERE!

Beginning with a dreamlike acoustic introduction accented by the smoky beckonings of singer Brittney Slayes, opener “Waking Dream” quickly punches into a colossal wall of sound, setting the stage for the auditory escape that is Abyss. Powerful anthems such as the immense power metal-encapsulated title track “Abyss” and metallic pop-tinged earworm “Through Stars” conjure classic elements while maintaining an entirely fresh, forward-thinking approach. Guitarists Andrew Kingsley and Grant Truesdell turn heads with wicked work on stellar tracks such as “Legacy” (fans of artists like Devin Townsend and Astronoid, take note), while Slayes showcases her incredible vocal diversity and range on mighty epics like “Return To Me” and “The Wind That Shapes The Land”. Drummer Scott Buchanan makes technical strides on burners “Soulbound” and “Faster Than Light” – setting breakneck twists and turns ablaze with his bandmates. UNLEASH THE ARCHERS rounds the edge of Abysswith throwback-hued “Carry The Flame”, and wraps up with the soaring, rewarding concept closer “Afterlife”.

Thematically, Abyss is the direct sequel to the band’s 2017 album Apex. Frontwoman Brittney Slayes explains about the concept:

As mentioned, the Deluxe Earbook edition of Abyss features two bonus tracks – synthwave and gothic folk-pop versions of “Abyss” and “Soulbound”, respectively. This is something UNLEASH THE ARCHERS has never done before, turning their singles into something completely different!

Brittney Slayes adds:

“I hope you enjoy our alternate interpretations of “Abyss” and “Soulbound”, because they honestly show a side of us as musicians that we probably wouldn't be able to showcase otherwise. We all listen to a lot of different genres of music, but these two bonus tracks give huge insight into the music we were listening to as we recorded Abyss... not just metal, but synthwave, pop, and even a bit of country!”

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS is:

Brittney Slayes - Vocals

Scott Buchanan - Drums

Grant Truesdell - Guitar, Vocals

Andrew Kingsley - Guitar, Vocals, Synth

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS online: