As most SON OF AURELIUS fans already know, the band runs a weekly podcast, called the “Aurelicast”. This week’s episode is particularly special, as it also serves as the band’s official track-by-track explanation for their new album Under A Western Sun, out June 3rd. Hear the band detail the writing and recording process behind each track, as well as cover other topics like current music news, fan questions, etc. Take a listen here via SoundCloud. Guitarist Cary Geare figured the “Aurelicast” was a more personal way to share the album information with fan. “The new podcast episode is all about the album, lots of concept and production stuff. We wanted to talk about the writing process, and throw a few teasers in there.” Make sure to visit www.sonofaurelius.com to pre-order Under A Western Sun now! Under A Western Sun builds upon the basis of the band’s existing sound while boasting clear musical growth and a fairly substantial change in style. Last week, SON OF AURELIUS released a brand new track, entitled ‘Long Ago’ via HeavyBlogisHeavy.com. The band has also released two other exclusive tracks, including ‘Clouded Panes’ via MetalSucks.net here, and an ‘A Great Liberation’ as an “anti-lyric video” via MetalInjection.net! Under A Western Sun is an independent project – no crowd funding and no record label, with co-production from Zack Ohren at Castle Ultimate Studios. Under A Western Sun comes four years after the band’s breakout album, 2010’s The Farthest Reaches, an album Ultimate-Guitar.com touted as, “insane… every metal fan should listen”, and Metal Injection called, “one of the most gushed-about death metal records of the year”. Under A Western Sun track listing: 1. Return to Arms 2. Chorus of the Earth 3. The Weary Wheel 4. Coloring the Soul 5. The Stoic Speaks 6. Attack on Prague 7. Flailing Saints 8. A Great Liberation 9. Clouded Panes 10. Blinding Light 11. The Prison Walls 12. Submerge & Surface 13. Long Ago 14. Under a Western Sun 15. Strange Aeons For more information on SON OF AURELIUS, please visit these websites: https://www.facebook.com/sonofaureliusofficial https://twitter.com/SonofAurelius https://myspace.com/sonofaurelius SON OF AURELIUS is: Spencer Edwards (Drums) Cary Geare (Guitars) Riley McShane (Vocals) Max Zigman (Bass)

New Single Out June 23rd, 2014 on Rise Above Records

Following the success of last years globally acclaimed third album, The Eldritch Dark, BLOOD CEREMONY are back with a brand new single. Today, NPR is streaming the  "B-Side" of the single "Loving You Master" exclusively HERE. The new single further displays the uniqueness of this Toronto based band. Conviction and dedication to what they do is so evident here, whilst their songwriting is sounding more confident than ever. Backed with a cover version of Loving You, originally recorded by early 70s obscure Scottish proto-metal legends, Iron Claw, BLOOD CEREMONY are rapidly becoming legends themselves. This limited edition vinyl comes in several different colors with a lyric insert.  This is a brand new recording with both tracks exclusive to this release.  The single will be released June 23rd in North America on Rise Above Records. TRACK LISTING: Let it Come Down/Loving You For More Info Visit: https://www.facebook.com/bloodceremonyrock https://twitter.com/Blood_Ceremony http://www.riseaboverecords.com