Protokult
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Below is our complete Protokult news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Protokult Announces Album Release Show
Protokult have been defining folk/pagan metal since 2009 when they released their debut album "Ancestral Anthems," since then they have created three additional uncompromising and relentless albums with their fifth "Transcending The Ruins" recently released on October 1, 2020.
In celebration of the new full length, Protokult announces they will be hosting their album release concert on November 15th in Toronto at The Rockpile with guidelines to follow from the province and the city's rules on events, which includes an all-seated event with a capacity of 50 along with masks enforced in common areas. Full details on the event and instructions to respect health precautions for Covid can be found here
The band adds:
"We know times are crazy and artists the world over are feeling the grip of COVID regulations. We decided to release the long-overdue album for your enjoyment! If you reside in the Greater Toronto Area, we invite you out on the 15th of November to celebrate the release at the Rockpile. Standard regulations will be in place so first come first serve. Stay safe. Remember, Rock and metal will NEVER die!"
Protokult Streaming New Album
Protokult have been defining folk/pagan metal since 2009 when they released their debut album “Ancestral Anthems”, since then they have created three additional uncompromising and relentless albums with their fifth "Transcending The Ruins" coming out on October 1, 2020.
Over two years in the making, "Transcending The Ruins" is a rush, meant to be enjoyed either as a whole journey or at any entry point, the band ensures. Approaching this record with a bit more maturity and consistency, the result is heavier, faster, darker.
Inspired and fascinated by various metal genres alongside folk-culture, after a few years of experimenting, Protokult was meant to fuse the two together while paying homage to the past, Bacchanalian festivities, and honouring the underground.
For fans of Arkona, Korpiklaani, and Nightwish, the record pulsates from start to finish yet incorporates the massive dynamics, ambience, and dashes of folk-melodies that the band has become known for.
Before "Transcending The Ruins" officially releases, the band have teamed up Bravewords for the album's exclusive full stream here.
The band comments on the full length's release:
"'Transcending The Ruins' is an album about growing up and tipping our hats to the great metal influences of the generations. Some can say the industry has been shaken hard and is in a state of flux so as artists we try to outdo ourselves on every performance and transcend what the popular or common standards may be. Everyone is playing on the edge of their ability and no matter whether you listen from start to finish or dive in randomly, that energy and sincerity are everywhere. This is Protokult on speed all the while putting on a professional face, which makes it the most consistent and rewarding album to date."
Protokult Streaming "Oy Kanada"
Emerging from the vast Canadian wilderness with a ravenous thirst for beer and metal, Protokult is today streaming new single "Oy Kanada." The band comments:
"'Oy Kanada,' is a power-folk thrasher that commands headbanging, pillaging and raising a round of the finest Canadian craft beer!. This is our take on a new Canadian metal national anthem: Our beer is better than yours! And tonight...Canadians rule!"
Fearlessly fusing metal subgenres, "Oy Kanada" marks the return of Protokult to the front line after unleashing third studio recording "No Beer In Heaven" from 2014. Stay tuned for more activity from the group soon. More...
Valentine's Day Metal Compilation Available
There's no better holiday out there than Valentine's Day to remind you of a broken heart. So Asher Media Relations is proud to present its next volume of heart felt tracks that best describe your inner pain - check out "Cupid Metal! Love Hurts! Love Scars! Vol 2" below.
The compilation features 12 tracks to love and hate that special someone, proclaiming the message "I \m/\m/ you!" All the tracks can be streamed below or downloaded for free at this location.
1. All Else Fails - La Demencia Violenta (4:58)
2. Blind Race - It's Not Me (4:02)
3. BornBroken - Watch The World Unwind (3:47)
4. Death Toll Rising - Crack Open A Cold One (5:15)
5. Expain - Eating a Beating Heart (4:57)
6. Fayne - Bitch (4:30)
7. Laugh At The Fakes - Little Angel (2:48)
8. Norilsk - Planète Heurt (7:39)
9. Protokult - Desert Scourge (4:31)
10. Psychostick - Blue Screen (4:37)
11. Psychostick - My Clingy Girlfriend (5:02)
12. Them County Bastardz - Buzz Kill (4:03)
13. Throne of Vengeance - Live Evil (4:58) More...
Asher Media Offering Free Metal Sampler
It's that time of year: Asher Media Relations is proud to offer its latest holiday sampler "Happy Metal Annihilation Vol. 4" featuring 44 tracks of headbanging fury from bands the PR company have had the honor of working with in 2014.
"It's been a great year supporting metal and rock and we like to showcase this year's talent we've enjoyed working with. We like to thank all our media friends, partners and the fans for your continuous support in helping the unheard to be heard! Looking forward to 2015!" comments AMR founder / music publicist Jon Asher.
Download yours for free over at this location, or stream all the tracks below. The full track listing is as follows: More...
Protokult To Play Metal Divas Fest
The beer drinking folk metallers from Protokult are proud to announce they will be performing at this year's first ever Metal Divas Fest in Toronto, ON at the Bovine Sex Club on November 29th.
The show also includes Marchenbilder, At Dawn's Edge, and Psycho Mad Sally. Ticket info is available at this location. Protokult front woman Ekatertina Pyatkova comments:
"We are excited to take part in the launch of the first ever Metal Diva Fest in Toronto. It’s great to realize that today we have more and more women participating in metal, both in Canada and the rest of the world. For me the launch of this festival is not only a way to showcase current talented bands, but also a way to honour the legacy of women who have paved the path for us today. This is an amazing line-up, be sure to check it out! I know this festival will turn into a successful reoccurring event."
The Eastern European transplants now residing in Toronto, ON released sophomore album "No Beer In Heaven" on August 8th. More...
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Pit Stories: Protokult Shares A Trio Of Tales
Tuesday has rolled around yet again, and that means its time once more to dive into the pit!
Each week bands from across the metal spectrum (and spanning the entire globe!) check in with us to share their most memorable Pit Stories.
You may recall some weeks back that the beer loving folk metal band Protokult shared a story about an unwanted flautist taking to the stage.
This week the band has returned to share a trio of stories covering all sorts of on and off stage shenanigans, from spilled beer to a desperate attempt to get back on stage during a song and even the disappointment of meeting a band that didn't turn out to be as awesome as you thought.
Lemons Made, Beer-Drenched Gear...
A recent pit experience occurred at our own CD release gig. We were playing to a packed punk club; so although cozy, it was jam-packed, smoldering hot and aesthetically challenged. Throw in some beer wenches who joined us on stage with alcoholic refreshments and it was a party set in full swing! Mid-way through our set (I found this out afterwards), a young woman (or beer wench) got bumped in the pit and her entire pint ended up seeping into our guitarist's pedal board. His signal began cutting in and out until finally, it completely died out. When life gives you lemons folks, make lemonade! Which is what Jeremy "Vodnik" Jackson precisely did. Rather than being a party pooper and sulking off-stage, this 6'4 pot-smoking, son-of-a-bitch began dancing moronically and next thing we know, he dove head-first into the pit! Most of our audience (who conveniently happen to be women most of the time) were certainly intimidated and we lost sight of him for a few minutes, so it's safe to say Jackson landed on his head=).
A Drunk, Raging Bull - The Struggle More...
Protokult Posts Lyric Video
Sing along with beer drinking progressive folk metal outfit Protokult and the band's new lyric video for "Get Me A Beer," the perfect song for any metal karaoke party! The drinking anthem is off the band's new album "No Beer In Heaven," released on August 8th.
"For those of you who can't understand what the hell Martin is spewing, now is your chance to sing along! Get yourself a cold one and enjoy!" comments Protokult's vocalist and woodwinds performer Ekaterina Pyatkova.
The rest of the "No Beer In Heaven" album can also be streamed in full over at this location. More...
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Pit Stories: The Unwanted Flautist
Joining the band on stage is a dream for many metal lovers, but sometimes that doesn't always go down the way you might of hoped.
For this week's Pit Story, Martin Drozd from beer-guzzling folk metal outfit Protokult shares a story of inviting a young fan to play on stage without first checking with the rest of the group:
So there we were, doing what we do best and indulging during our pre-show ritual. This venue/backstage was conveniently located right next to a parking lot which was nice and easy access for us to get obliterated before our set.
The sun went down and the Kult was in town and all of a sudden a group of random teenage school kids approached us in the parking lot. They looked a little under age, plus I don't like sharing with strangers so we didn't offer them any swigs but I noticed one nerdy looking kid was carrying some sort of small instrument case. "Hey man, what instrument you got there?" I asked. "I'm a flautist," he chirped back; "just finished a busking gig." I thought to myself, "interesting." Turns out he had the same name as our guitarist (Jeremy) and I decided to test his musical abilities. "If you claim to have studied music all these years, fuck it, join us on stage for a few numbers," I suggested. I am easy going like that and figured it would be worth a laugh; hell, maybe the kid would be amazing!
The young Jeremy was delighted at the thought and I quickly mentioned a few chord progressions for him to keep in mind and practice to. Fast-forward inside the venue. As we're setting up, the nerdy, homeless looking minstrel wanders up on stage and starts blowing his heart out on the flute. Coincidentally, this was the same weekend as the Toronto Jazz festival so I decided to troll the audience a bit. "Good evening folks, this is Jeremy on the flute and welcome to the Toronto Jazz fest." Confusion and apprehension lingered amok but the joke seemed well-received by a majority of the audience. As Jeremy kept fluting relentlessly for what seemed a lifetime, we launched into our first song.
Ekaterina climbed up on stage and gave this kid a swift kick off-stage and in less than a heartbeat, he was gone! He tried weaseling his way back on for a few numbers but she wasn't having it. Being very drunk and focused on my own performance, I took no notice to the occasional plea for mercy and desperate cries of "Please give me a chance, I'm a human being!" Moral of the story? Make sure the full band is aware of any guest appearances prior to performance.
Protokult's new album "No Beer In Heaven" just came out last month and can be heard in full via the Bandcamp player provided below. More...
Protokult Streaming Full New Album
Toronto, ON's band of beer drinking progressive folk metallers in Protokult are out now with new album "No Beer In Heaven," which follows 2011’s "Marzena" EP and 2009’s debut "Ancestral Anthems."
As the album sees official release today - August 8th - now all the tracks are available for streaming. Listen in below or over at the Protokult Bandcamp page here.
Vocalist Ekaterina Pyatkova comments: "We are delighted to showcase our finest release brought to you by our lineup in peak form!! Three years in the making, No Beer In Heaven presents an assortment of ambient, prog-folk, heavy tunes that take you on a dark, drunken adventure! So grab a cold one and indulge!"
1. Get Me A Beer! (3:04)
2. Heaven Cast Me Out (4:04)
3. My Father’s Word (5:49)
4. Flight of The Winged Hussar (5:52)
5. Sol Intention (4:39)
6. Edge of Time (5:28)
7. Sanctuaries (2:04)
8. Desert Scourge (4:31)
9. Gorale (4:15)
10. Summer’s Ode (6:07)
11. Razbival Okovi Perun (1:26)
12. Water of Life (8:46) More...
Protokult Releases New Video
Due to perform a Toronto CD release show on Saturday, July 26th for hometown fans at Bovine Sex Club, Protokult today has teamed up with Bravewords.com for the premiere of the "Get Me A Beer!" music video. Check it out below.
This new video is in support of upcoming album "No Beer In Heaven," due out officially on August 8th and available for pre-order at this location.
"No Beer In Heaven" is the follow-up to 2011's "Marzena" EP and 2009's debut "Ancestral Anthems" by the Eastern European transplants. The track listing is as follows: More...
Protokult Posts Album Trailer
Toronto, ON's fun loving, beer drinking progressive folk metal band Protokult has posted a new album teaser for upcoming full-length "No Beer In Heaven," which is set for official release on August 8th, 2014.
The follow-up to 2011's "Marzena" EP and 2009's debut "Ancestral Anthems," "No Beer In Heaven" by the Eastern European transplants is a twelve track adventurous trek diving into themes of drinking, history, and human endeavor.
In additional news, Protokult will be performing a Toronto CD release show on July 26th for hometown fans at Bovine Sex Club with support from locals Primalfrost, Tsargrad, and Montreal's Karkaos. The new album's track listing is as follows:
1. Get Me A Beer! (3:04) [streaming here]
2. Heaven Cast Me Out (4:04)
3. My Father’s Word (5:49)
4. Flight of The Winged Hussar (5:52)
5. Sol Intention (4:39)
6. Edge of Time (5:28)
7. Sanctuaries (2:04)
8. Desert Scourge (4:31)
9. Gorale (4:15)
10. Summer’s Ode (6:07)
11. Razbival Okovi Perun (1:26) ["Perun Has Shattered The Shackles"]
12. Water of Life (8:46) More...
Protokult Posts New Track
Toronto, ON's fun loving, beer drinking folk metal band Protokult is now streaming the first single "Get Me A Beer!" from forthcoming album "No Beer In Heaven."
The track can be heard below, and the new album is set for official release on August 8th, 2014. Guitarist Martin Drozd comments:
"We are delighted to finally release and make available our first single, Get Me A Beer! off the new album, No Beer In Heaven. Although upbeat and cheerful, the song is representative of musicians having a jolly good time into the wee hours of the night; and what better way of prolonging the order of good cheer than strangers or fans fueling the fire by getting beer(s)? So in that regard, it's a tongue-and-cheek look at mild alcoholism yet trying to overlook/deny it with a positive melody. Sneaky indeed, but in denial? I think not!"
In additional news, Protokult will be performing a Toronto CD release show on July 26th for hometown fans at Bovine Sex Club with support from locals Primalfrost, Tsargrad, and Montreal's Karkaos. The album's track listing is as follows: More...
Protokult Unveils "No Beer In Heaven" Art
Toronto, ON's fun loving, beer drinking progressive folk metal band Protokult is proud to share with fans the artwork and the track listing for upcoming album "No Beer In Heaven."
The album is set for official release on August 8th, 2014 to follow the 2011 EP "Marzena" and 2009 debut "Ancestral Anthems." Protokult's Martin Drozd comments:
"We are anxious and excited to finally unleash the first Protokult full-length album with our current and talented lineup. Expect nothing short of pure, heathen prog-folk with a healthy traditional metal dosage in the mix. Our first single, Get Me A Beer will be released early this July and expect the official video shortly thereafter! The video follows a story line which can be best described as 'Spinal Tap meets folk-metal' and captures the band in an unpleasant, humorous yet all-too-realistic situation in which artists may find themselves in (we certainly have!)"
In additional news, Protokult will be performing a Toronto CD release show on July 26th for hometown fans at Bovine Sex Club with support from locals Primalfrost, Tsargrad, and Montreal's Karkaos.
"No Beer In Heaven" was recorded at Spectre Sound Studios and will be released August 8th, 2014. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Get Me A Beer! (3:04)
2. Heaven Cast Me Out (4:04)
3. My Father’s Word (5:49)
4. Flight of The Winged Hussar (5:52)
5. Sol Intention (4:39)
6. Edge of Time (5:28)
7. Sanctuaries (2:04)
8. Desert Scourge (4:31)
9. Gorale (4:15)
10. Summer’s Ode (6:07)
11. Razbival Okovi Perun (1:26) ("Perun Has Shattered The Shackles")
12. Water of Life (8:46) More...