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Montreal, QC - January 19, 2024
BLACK DAGGERS' New Music Video "Best I've Got" Takes You On Car Chase With The Devil!
Debut Concept Record "Phantasmagoria" Out Now!
L-R: Spencer McLeod (Drums), Stanley Sullivan (Rhythm Guitar), Mike Szeles (Bass Guitar), Valentine Vandal (Lead Vox, Lead Guitar)
Photo Credit - Mark Manlapaz (@snapshot_hott on IG)
Making their debut this past October with their first full-length "Phantasmagoria", Red Deer, AB, Canada's Black Daggers are revealing their next music video for the record's opening track "Best I've Got". Vocalist/guitarist Valentine Vandal explains the track:
"The song is about feeling like you've given everything you can, and nothing is ever good enough. It was a cathartic song to write, and I feel like many people could relate to that. The video itself is based on a car chase between the devil and the main character of our concept album."
The music video for "Best I've Got" can be seen and heard via its premiere on V13 HERE.
A concept record about a Faustian Bargain gone awry, "Phantasmagoria" sees its protagonist character making a deal with the Devil, which quickly goes wrong when they see their life unraveling. The album is as much about struggling with vices as it is dealing with depression and addiction. The band wanted to dig into the idea of drug-induced psychosis and explore where that might lead to paranoia and further self-destruction. They think in some ways the character will be relatable to people who've dealt with battling their inner demons with mental health issues or lived with addictions.
"We want fans to experience this record by putting on their headphones, closing their eyes and just imagining themselves drifting into this world where nothing is off limits and excess is the norm. The character struggles to cope with their newfound euphoria and it leads them down a dark path of self-destruction. If anything, after listening to this record people get a slightly deeper understanding of the struggles some people face." says the band.
Self-producing this first full-length, Black Daggers' explored different sound textures and ideas, but they also wanted to make sure the record was something they could reproduce live, which they are looking forward to doing in the coming months with plans to play across Alberta and beyond.
Mandatory listening for fans of Queens of the Stone Ages, Foo Fighters, and Alice In Chains, "Phantasmagoria" is available on all digital platforms at https://linktr.ee/blackdaggersmusic
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40gqFML
https://open.spotify.com/album/3MIbwTjvWFKziE4lagrbv5?si=7Cr5LnDvRv2BhfUWVlJSJQ
In additional news, Black Daggers have also been confirmed to perform at this year's The Electric Highway Music Festival being held from April 4th - 6th in Calgary, AB. Event info.
Track Listing:
1. Best I've Got - (4:00)
2. These Broken Bones - (3:46)
3. Surfin' A Vibe - (4:04)
4. Voices - (4:21)
5. I'm Here - (4:15)
6. Wasted - (3:23)
7. City Limits - (3:07)
8. Carpe Diem - (4:22)
Album Length: 31:22
More info: Blackdaggersmusic.com
About: Black Daggers are set to take the hard rock and metal scenes by storm with their electrifying, pulse-pounding sound. Composed of four talented musicians, each bringing their own flair and expertise to the table. With dual guitars that weave intricate, powerful riffs and solos, a thundering bass that lays down the groove, and a drummer who effortlessly keeps the pulse of the band's heart pounding, the musical talent on display is undeniable. Fronted by a lead vocalist whose voice soars and roars with equal ferocity, Black Daggers is the full package. Drawing inspiration from legendary acts such as Between the Buried and Me, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Queens of the Stone Age, Big Wreck, and Mastodon, Black Daggers fuse the raw energy of metal with the melodic sensibilities of hard rock to create a unique, unforgettable sound that transcends genres.
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"The ideas, the story, the connection to the characters are there as if one is reading a book or watching a movie. Phantasmagoria is cohesive in its songs, music, and mood and that cohesiveness of Phantasmagoria is what makes the debut album from Black Daggers brilliant. MUST LISTEN TRACKS: "Best I've Got", "Im Here", "Wasted", "City Limits", "Carpe Diem"" - Amplify The Noise
"Solid. God knows we need more music like this, especially in Canada. If you're into anything from Alice in Chains and Soundgarden to Mastodon and Big Wreck, this is for you." - Alan Cross - Undiscovered Gem of the Week - Corus Media
"'Surfin' a Vibe' really conjures a dark, horror-laced image. The raw vocals perfectly capture the feeling of impactful shock rock. I like the bold confidence and furious brutality. It's well-structured but raucous." — What CRB thought of 'Surfin' a Vibe'
"I really like what they did with the solo coming in a bar early. Really interesting stuff. Song of the night!" - @the_ghosthouse (Twitch)
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