West Coast-based metal band Death Dealer Union, featuring frontwoman Lena Scissorhands of Infected Rain, has released a video for "Beyond Heaven." This is the last video in a series of four videos from the band's debut record, "Initiation" (Napalm Records, 2023). "Beyond Heaven" is a six-minute opus about finding the best version of yourself. It is the last song and... Continue Reading →
West Coast-based metal unit Death Dealer Union, featuring frontwoman Lena Scissorhands of Infected Rain, has released a video for "Ill Fated," from its debut album, "Initiation," out now via Napalm Records. "Ill Fated" follows singles "The Vow of Silence" and "The Integument." Watch the new video below, and get "Initiation" here. “We wanted to present something a little different... Continue Reading →
Death Dealer Union, featuring Elena Cataraga (aka Lena Scissorhands of Infected Rain), has shared "The Integument," the second single from its upcoming debut album "Initiation" (Sept. 22, 2023, Napalm Records; pre-order here). The video, which can be seen below, features the heavy metal dance troupe Cherry Bombs. "We are proud to present to the world and our fans... Continue Reading →
Sumo Cyco has dropped a new music video for "Cyclone," from its latest album "Initiation." "'Cyclone' was written about the unpredictable scenarios life can throw at us all," frontwoman Skye "Sever" Sweetnam said. "We just have to hang on." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkpHUPUM6jQ Sumo Cyco is on the road now in North America with Buckcherry and Blacktop Mojo. After a... Continue Reading →
Genre-defying Canadian band Sumo Cyco will return to the road in spring 2022 with a run of U.S. and Canadian tour dates. The first half of the tour will see the band supporting Buckcherry and Blacktop Mojo, while the second half will featuring Sumo Cyco headlining with support from Black Satellite. Tickets for all dates... Continue Reading →
Sumo Cyco has released the "Initiation" Digital Deluxe Edition, featuring four additional songs including the new single "Sun Eater." "Initiation" (read Live Metal's review) originally was released in May 2021 via Napalm Records. "We are ecstatic to get more music out there on the deluxe edition of 'Initiation,'" frontwoman Skye "Sever" Sweetnam said. "We wrote so many... Continue Reading →
Sumo Cyco, a Canadian band that formed in 2011, was a fiercely independent act for nearly a decade before signing with Napalm Records in early 2020. But even with label support, its strong DIY work ethic has remained, as has its commitment to tossing aside all notions of genre and expectations. The band fearlessly blends... Continue Reading →
Canadian alt-metal/heavy rock crossover act Sumo Cyco has released a video for its latest single, "Bad News," from its upcoming album "Initiation" (May 7, 2021, Napalm Records; read Live Metal's review). "I'm sure many people can relate to feeling like everyday is 'Bad News' over and over again," singer Skye "Sever" Sweetnam said. "There was a... Continue Reading →
Canadian alt-metal/heavy rock crossover band Sumo Cyco has released the new single/video "Vertigo" from its upcoming album "Initiation" (May 7, 2021, Napalm Records). Watch the video below and pre-order the album here. "'Vertigo' was written pre-pandemic, but it’s crazy how we have been living through some of the most disorienting times in our lives," vocalist... Continue Reading →
Canadian alt-metal/hard rock crossover band Sumo Cyco has released "No Surrender," another new single/video from its upcoming Napalm Records album "Initiation," due May 7, 2021. “'No Surrender' is about the struggle to be your authentic self, living your truth and battling inner demons," vocalist Skye “Sever” Sweetnam said. "The music video depicts four characterized versions of myself representing... Continue Reading →
