After a brief hiatus, Reverend Metal Eptic is back behind the pulpit with more sermons to come in 2024- Metaleptic Fit will release three more songs and videos, and a premiere live appearance at a virtual concert. The multi-instrumentalist Reverend Metal Eptic has been the primary player on the recordings. On the upcoming releases there is a featured lead guitarist and drummer TBA.
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Secret Door
With 2018 coming to an end, the Reverend retreated through his ‘Secret Door’ to reflect on himself, love, loss and the demons of hatred.
Sermon 57- ‘Secret Door’ is a man’s self-introspection and the mystical insight into the divine nature of his being (to be released on radio in January 2019).
The Reverend is now producing Sermon #61 about bullying. He is taking a trip back in time to the early New York punk scene to vocalize ‘Stop the Bully Now’.
Metaleptic Fit’s videos can now be viewed at Metal Video http://www.metalvideo.com listed under Heavy Metal. https://www.metalvideo.com/search.php?keywords=metaleptic+fit&video-id=
Metaleptic Fit has been added to the following playlists:
Downunda Thunda Radio http://www.downundathundaradio.com.au/
Onyx Alley Radio – Metalthusela http://www.oaradio.stream/
Indie Cast Network http://www.indiecastnetwork.com.
Metallian http://www.metallian.com
Let’s Build Another Wall – Official Lyrics
The ‘Let’s Build Another Wall’ official lyric video is scheduled for release on Friday, September 21. The song has been digitally distributed and is now available. In the Reverend Metal Eptic’s sermon 61, the Reverend discusses the social impact of building physical and mental walls. He makes a call to action and the people join in. Is it the Reverend’s true will to build walls or is this his sardonicism?
The Rev is finishing up recording the last track on the next release- ‘Secret Door’. ‘Secret Door’ is about a man’s self-introspection and his mystical insight into the divine nature of his being. The mix down is scheduled in mid-September then on to mastering. The video recording of ‘Secret Door’ began in late August. This video will feature the Reverend Metal Eptic’s performance along with the animation as in the other MF video’s. The Reverend is revealed. Release date will be in early November.
Recording has begun on the next song- ‘Stop The Bully Now’. The song’s title is self-explanatory. ‘Stop The Bully Now’ has more of a metal punk sound. This is a stretch for Metaleptic Fit moving away from their dark diminished 5th’s, hammering out a lighter, more traditional I-IV-V chord progression- its punk.
Metaleptic Fit’s is Ramping Up
Metaleptic Fit’s is ramping up to soon drop their upcoming release ‘Let’s Build Another Wall’. The mastering will be complete this week. Look for it on your favorite streaming platform. A video to follow shortly afterwards.
‘Let’s Build Another Wall’ is a satirical look at a current political situation in the USA. Not taking any side of the issue, the Reverend’s heavy powerful rhythms pound out his message for all to chant.
We’re just as excited as our fans are to putting out more metal music for all.
New Album Release Scheduled for First of Year
The last session was vocals. On these recordings the Reverend is going further with layering vocals, the debut release had only one vocal track recorded.
The drum tracks are taking the most time. The Reverend is meticulous analyzing each and every note. The core of the sound is the double kick drums and the 14″ marching band snare drum.
To get the heavy low sound the Gibson SG guitar uses a Semour Duncan Dimebag Darrell pick up and used for melody & lead is drop tuned to D. The seven string DeArmond Seven Star guitar used for the motion drive is drop tuned to A. Both played through Marshall JCM 900’s with single 4×12 Marshall cabinets. An ISP Decimator gate is used to keep it clean.
Minimal pedals are used. Pedals used: Digitec Jam Man looper, MXR DD-11 Dimebag Darrel distortion, Cry Baby Wah.
The Schecter Stiletto 4 string bass is used to bring the heavy low end. Played through Tech 21 Sans Amp and occasionally a MXR Auto Wah. A midi guitar controls the higher end synthesizer tracks adding guitar dynamics to the sound. Overall the recordings are not heavily layered keeping it within the power trio realm, so it can be played live, keeping it real.
So far 4 songs have been laid down with four more to go. We are excited about the way this project is turning out. The final sessions are scheduled for November. The album is expected to be released in December/January digitally and CD. There is a possibility that the album will be available on vinyl a month or two after the digital release.
Heavy Metal
Industrial/thrash metal band Metaleptic Fit have entered the Chicago music scene with their debut album that leads you on a journey that transcends space and time as you literally become engulfed in the music that is reminiscent of Pantera and Sepultura. Lead by The Reverend, Metaleptic Fit’s bone-crushing sound and haunting vocals are just what you have been seeking for in the metal underbelly of heavy metal music. With your heart pounding and drumbeats rolling, their track “She’s Calling Me” will grab your attention and reel you in as you rock out and beg for more. The Reverend knows how to lead and his vocals will entrance you as you become fixated on the lyrics that talk of a modern world. Whether you are a mere metal enthusiast or the hardest of rockers, Metaleptic Fit’s album is sure to fill that void of what has been missing from that hardcore metal industry.
http://skopemag.com/2017/05/23/metaleptic-fit
The first album release from Metaleptic Fit takes you on a voyage where their heart-pulsing lyrics and rattling beats will allow you to escape from all that is wrong in the world. The Reverend brings it down hard in “Prey On Thee,” raining bone-crushing attitude that takes on the flavor of bands such as Pantera, Sepultura, and Black Sabbath. With a past that takes influences from his work as a missionary in Dubna, Russia, The Reverend brings you into the fold and allows you to see his point of view without error. As the heaviest of metal sounds, Metaleptic Fit grabs your attention and makes you sit up and listen hard. Its unscrupulous brashness points you in the right direction and brings you home again as The Reverend makes no excuse for his defiance and gives you the music that contains you and brings you to life.
http://gashouseradio.com/2017/05/metalepic-fit/
With a sound that startles, makes you rock, and gives you hope, Metaleptic Fit’s two-track debut album has all that you need and so much more. With the track “She’s Calling Me” you’ll feel your heart racing as the drum beats come at you with pulsing accuracy. The vocals by The Reverend are haunting and at times chilling, but you will be sucked into his control and find yourself lost in the world of thrash metal. Taking inspiration from the likes of Pantera, Sepultura, and Black Sabbath, Metaleptic Fit has brought this heavy industrial sound back to life and given us hope that there will be more. Its track “Prey On Thee” invites you to find your inner rocker and move in time to a beat that won’t disappoint. You’ll find that Metaleptic Fit offers a sound that is in touch with today’s world, giving you insight that there may be more from this band.
http://ventsmagazine.com/2017/05/23/cd-review-metaleptic-fit-self-titled/
Taking Names and Laying tracks
Metaleptic Fit has been busy! This month they have been working in the studio and preparing more exciting tracks for upcoming releases. Here’s what else the band has been up to this past month for all of you fans out there:
4/10/2017 – Artistpr featured a spotlight on the band and the importance of their unique take on the thrash metal industry. You can read the feature at http://www.artistpr.com/press-release/metaleptic-fit/
4/13/2017 – Hard Rock Hell Radio featured Metaleptic Fit in a live session. You can hear that session at http://hardrockhellradio.com/live/. Stay tuned to the newsletters to take advantage of the opportunity to hear the bands new releases in the upcoming months. Support Hard Rock Hell Radio!
4/14/2017 – One Stop Stardom added the lyric video of “She’s Calling Me” and also released the band’s blog. Be sure to check that out at www.onestopstardom.com
4/16/2017 – Reverbnation announced that Metaleptic Fit has over 10,000 fans. Thanks to all of you thrash metal enthusiasts out there! We all know what that means. Support the band even more and spread the love by buying and showing off some merchandise.
4/17/2017 – Still getting the word about the band out there, Industry Reviewz featured the lyric video for “Prey on Thee” along with a bio about The Reverend and his journey into the industry. You can check that out on http://www.industryreviewz.com/2017/04/14/metaleptic-fit-prey-on-thee-official-lyric-video/
4/27/2017 – Reverbnation charts released chart listings with Metaleptic Fit landing at #2 in Chicago, #21 regionally, #37 nationally, and #51 globally.
Coming up:
The past month the band has been laying down the guitar and bass tracks. In May, drum and vocal tracks will be recorded at the new facility. In late May, they will begin mixing down two completed songs in the Petaluma, CA mixdown studio, which was opened in early 2016. All Metaleptic Fit song mixing will be done at this Petaluma studio going forward.
Also, the Metaleptic Fit video blog ‘Copius Discernment’ release has been rescheduled to begin in May. The video blog will feature The Reverend and will cover the band’s music and influences, social issues at hand, relevant news items, his metal influenced spiritualism and more. Stay tuned to the newsletter for updates about the vlog release date.
Metaleptic Fit’s lyric videos have been well received. To make them even better in the upcoming videos Metaleptic Fit will be incorporating performance video clips into the animated lyric videos. The storyboards are being drawn and shooting is scheduled for June-July. Dates for the posting of the videos will be announced in the months to come.
You can sign up for the newsletter to receive a free MP3 download and also view the available merchandise, offers and discounts, upcoming releases and more at metalepticfit.com.
The Reverend is Here!
For all of our anticipating fans, Metaleptic fit would like to keep you up to date on what we have planned in the months to come!
New products, fan interactions, and more!
New outreach update: Metaleptic Fit is now causing some major waves on Reverbnation. Within two weeks of adding this platform to the ever-growing out-reach that our band has been involved in, their intense music singles have catapulted it to the top 10 in the Reverbnation Chicago metal charts. It seems that the style tone of this thrash metal band is really waking people up to the new sounds our band is bringing to the industry! You can follow the links on their other social media sites to become a fan on Reverbnation and keep their ascent going!
New facility update: As of March 21st, the new studio is up and running on schedule. Drum tracks have been recorded and new vocals are being added this week into the next. The guitar sections are still being recorded at the old studio with the available space there, enabling our band to step up its production. Fans can look forward to new and archived video sessions soon!
New social media update: The Reverend himself is now running a Facebook page and accepting new friend requests. He is writing some new music and sharing his inspirations behind them with his fans. On the page, you will even have the chance to be able to give your input on the types of songs you’d like to hear in our band’s style of covering the social issues of today. In addition, you can vote in their poll for the next big song to be released, possibly through a multiple choice question proving your knowledge of our band’s style. Your vote could be the very next new song you hear by Metaleptic Fit!
To participate in this poll, grab some new merchandise in giveaways, and also stay up to date with our band’s social media and all things Metaleptic
The Reverend is always welcoming friends on the Facebook:
www.facebook.com/reverend.
Also, Check us out on Reverbnation at
https://www.reverbnation.com/
Don’t forget to visit our website for new merchandise from hats to t-shirts and more at metalepticfit.com
What people are saying about Reverend Metaleptic
I would love it if they talk about more socail problems, the song to other people may seem apalling but its something thats in this world and will not stop. Metal is misunderstood for having no message but if you listen to the song most of the time they have a message. yes its dark but its something nobody talks about and should
-dr.mannie_and_the_women_
Awesome song can’t wait to hear more definitely subscribed to you.
-imran_khan
We need more music like this
-Mondale_Nitay
Metaleptic Fits New Studio in the Works
The band has devised plans to move into their newly acquired studio here in Chicago. They had previously recorded in a small underground space, still making fresh hits, but with little room to expand. They will soon be able to not only record more industrial, thrash metal songs for the rest of their upcoming album, but add new elements to their social media scope. The new space will give them rehearsal space, a video studio, and an area to record new webcasts to share with the fans. The studio is expected to be up and running by Spring, 2017 and the band will be releasing their podcast, Copius Discernments, hosted by the Reverend. He will cover music, social issues at hand, relevant news items, his metal influenced spiritualism and more. The event dates and times will be posted to the band’s various social media outlets.
Merchandise
New merchandise is also coming your way! The band’s new unique clothing line is called Metaleptic Fits. The line features women’s and unisex apparel, with new designs coming out monthly. The store will be open to those that sign up for the newsletter. It will be open to the rest of the general public only on occasion. The times that the store will be open will be posted to the band’s followers on social media sites. The store opens officially, March 1st, 2017.
Giveaways
Fans can currently listen to the already popular tracks, She’s Calling Me and Prey on Thee, on social media, but the band will be giving out free downloads that their fans can take anywhere once they sign up for the newsletter! In addition, every 66th person who signs up for this newsletter will receive Metaleptic Fit merchandise including apparel from the Metaleptic Fits line (available in the continental USA only, details will be available online on the band’s website).
The cd is available on Amazon, iTunes, and CdBaby. Listen live on Pandora and Youtube.
Listen to the tracks at:
Spotify
open.spotify.com/artist/0RL7nmHEOCZdQx1EqFPL6V
Slacker Radio
http://www.slacker.com/artist/metaleptic-fit
iHeart Radio
https://www.iheart.com/artist/metaleptic-fit-31450969/songs/prey-on-thee-44445924/
Jango Radio
http://www.jango.com/music/Metaletpic+Fit
Check out the lyric video for She’s Calling Me at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRG4xzPdZwU
The band will be discussing, in detail, the second song on the album Prey on Thee in the next article.
Metaleptic Fit Announces the Premiere of Their First Release Album
Thrash Metal Band Reveals Brand-New Compilation
February, 2017, Illinois, CH – On January 24, 2016 Metaleptic Fit unveiled their two-song debut cd featuring the tracks She’s Calling Me and Prey on Thee .
The story of She’s Calling Me is of a heroin user that overdoses and ends up in the hospital. The character’s almost fatal struggle is a call to attention about the long standing social issue of heroin abuse. This entry sets the tone for the album with its strong drum beats, deep vocals, and electrifying guitar riff over tones. True to the bands vision, the song focuses on social issues through their intended medium of thrash metal with rapid percussion and guttural reverberations laced over intense guitar progressions.
*Note: This art does not condone drug abuse in anyway.
The three-piece band, fronted by the Reverend, is in the studio this month recording more songs of lament for their album release later this spring. Expectations to include fan involvement as well as merchandise giveaways are planned in the upcoming months.
The cd is available on Amazon, iTunes, and CdBaby. Listen live on Pandora, Jango or Spotiy
Check out the lyric video for She’s Calling Me
Register with our newsletter and get notified;Metaleptic Fits Design Line is on the WAY!!!!
*The band will be giving free merchandise to every 66th sign up.
About Metaleptic Fit
Metaleptic Fit is an industrial/thrash metal band based in the Chicago area, formed in 2013 and lead by The Reverend. The Reverend’s background has crossed through rock, blues, rap, hip-hop, house, and dance genres. From the beginning, he has enraptured heavy metal as a lifestyle of spiritual reverence. Traveling as a missionary through Dubna, Russia in 2010, The Reverend was accidentally exposed to Ununseptium (Uus 117), the super heavy artificial element, the heaviest metal on earth. He has an insatiable desire to bring the heaviest metal to all, leading the charge- culminating in a Metaleptic Fit. Rocking his followers with musical influences of Sepultura, Pantera, Deicide and Black Sabbath, Metaleptic Fit’s lyrics incorporate society issues and awareness of the times in which we live, from a first person point of view.
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