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VICTORIA LIES
metalcore from Canada
Victoria Lies are:
Brett Hetherington – vocals
Chris Koehler – guitars
Rory Fitzsimmons – guitars
Jay Powell – bass
Nick Shyrokov – drums
Victoria Lies is a Canadian metalcore band pushing the boundaries of its genre with intense, narrative-driven lyrics, heavy grooves, and graceful technicality.
By integrating theatrical elements (like props and a dancer who plays the part of Victoria) with dynamic melodies that cross genre lines, the band aims to deliver a fresh and compelling sound.
Originally formed in 2023, the current lineup consists of vocalist Brett Hetherington, drummer James Cuncannon, guitarists Chris Koehler and Rory Fitzsimmons, and bassist Jay Powell.
Their singles ‘Trial By Fire‘ (May 2024), ‘…Ready for it?‘ (December 2024), and ‘Zerotonin‘ (May 2025) have garnered thousands of plays across streaming services and serve as a bombastic introduction to the Victora Lies universe.
Victoria Lies comment on ‘Zerotonin‘:
“The song ‘Zerotonin’ is about the feeling you get when drugs stop working. You keep reaching for a high that was once attainable and no longer through the means and chemicals you put into your body, yet you keep doing it because if you stop it will be much worse. ‘Zerotonin’ is a play on the word serotonin only being the opposite of the former. The struggle with watching your body slowly breakdown while swallowing that next pill because you might die if you don’t. Recording this song was a very special project for us as we had recorded it a number of years ago but it just fell flat. We did not give this song the love and attention it needed. So when the opportunity came up to go into the studio with our producer and finally give it that injection of passion and attention to detail we all jumped at the chance. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it for you…”
Having played in locations across Alberta, including their hometown of Calgary, Drumheller, Lethbridge, and Edmonton, the quintet is set on connecting with their audience through their electrifying live performances.
They have played Gatorfest II in Calgary, AB, and are set to take the stage at Decimate Metalfest in Millet, AB.
Victoria Lies is making steady progress on their first full-length album and is planning for a 2025 release with brand new singles and videos to accompany them.