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Metal out of Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada
@nickscuzzi @goobz999 @gordbarrett @justice.ehp @dakodaioso
'Manufactured Hate' EP available now!

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The boys are super pumped to finally release our latest single, which is the opening track off of our upcoming EP, 'Manufactured Hate'.

The title of the track is 'Reanimate' and it sends the message that there is always time to better yourself, despite what others may think or how difficult it may seem.

You can listen to 'Reanimate' exclusively on YouTube at the present time, however, it will be available on all major streaming platforms soon - along with the rest of our EP.

You can access the song via our YouTube link in our Linktree (link in bio).

Please go give the song a spin, like, comment and share - any engagement helps us immensely and we thank you in advance!

Our 'Manufactured Hate' EP will be available soon, so stay tuned! 👁

'Reanimate'
Composed by: @ioso_band [+ @cmallory85]
Vocals by: @nickscuzzi & @dakodaioso
Guest Vocals by: @sdgtr89
Tracking, Production and Mastering by:
@sdgtr89 and @instacamel2.0.
Graphic by: @aquilinadesigns

We are IOSO.

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#weareioso #newsingle #manufacturedhate #reanimate #heavymetal by @ioso_band

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LEAN BACK taken in Niagara Falls Exchange by @ioso_band

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I O S O is:

@nickscuzzi
@goobz999
@aquilinadesigns
@dakodacontinent
@gordbarrett

Metal band from Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada 🍁

Photography by: @abhijeetkaler 📷

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#metal #heavymetal #metalhead #canadianmetal #headbanger #deathmetal #niagarametal #metalcore #djent #metalmusic #metalart #metalheads #metalband #beardedmetalhead #deathbymetalmusic #melodicdeathmetal #deathbymetal by @ioso_band

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IOSO POETRY POST #5

The fifth installment of our Poetry Post Series, showcasing the poetry of our vocalist extraordinare, @nickscuzzi 🎤

We will be dropping a lyric post for each of the tracks from our EP, 'Manufactured Hate'. Today's post will be for our track 'With(in) Security'.

"With(in) Security is about having a false sense of security. Protected by our government - meanwhile, we are being infiltrated from the inside. We sign on the dotted line willingly to have our privacy torn away from us. AI, cell phones, and social media are exposing us more than we can even imagine". - @nickscuzzi

The All Seeing Eye has an endless supply.

Let us know if these lyrics resonate with you and what track you want to see lyrics for next in the comments below. 👇

If you haven't given our EP a rip yet, be sure to check it out on your favorite streaming platform!

v. With(in) Security
Composed by: @ioso_band [+@cmallory85]
Vocals by: @nickscuzzi & @gordbarrett
Tracking, Production and Mastering by:
@sdgtr89 and @instacamel2.0.

We are IOSO.

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#weareioso #withinsecurity #manufacturedhate #poetrypost by @ioso_band

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The end of an era.

We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to play at the final Bloorfest along with some amazing bands. The turnout was incredible and the vibes were even better - despite some technical issues.
As anticipated, it was a night we all won't forget for decades to come.

Shout out to all the bands:
@maltreatmentband
@elkpuncher
@readytodienfdc
@usalikemusic
@mind.swell
@catastrophichemorrhage
and
@mortuaryslab
you all played amazing sets and it was an honour to share the stage.

Thank you so much, @brandonbloorphotography. You created something that will live in all the hearts of all the artists who were lucky to perform at this event over the years and truly built a piece of Niagara Metal Scene history. 🖤

From the bottom of all of our hearts, RIP Bloorfest. 🪦

We are IOSO.

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#weareioso #ripbloorfest #niagarametalscenehistory #endofanera by @ioso_band

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IOSO POETRY POST #4

The fourth installment of our Poetry Post Series, showcasing the poetry of our vocalist extraordinare, @nickscuzzi 🎤

We will be dropping a lyric post for each of the tracks from our EP, 'Manufactured Hate'. Today's post will be for our track 'Apparatus'.

"Apparatus is about being force-fed information. Narratives are thrust upon us in attempt to keep us living in fear. Everything is pre-designed, and we are left to either obey or be cast out and labelled as the problem. Hopefully it’s not too late to create a world that works for us, not against us". - @nickscuzzi

Let us know if these lyrics resonate with you and what track you want to see lyrics for next in the comments below. 👇

If you haven't given our EP a rip yet, be sure to check it out on your favorite streaming platform!

iii. Apparatus
Composed by: @ioso_band [+@cmallory85]
Vocals by: @nickscuzzi
Tracking, Production and Mastering by:
@sdgtr89 and @instacamel2.0.

We are IOSO.

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#weareioso #apparatus #manufacturedhate #poetrypost by @ioso_band

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IOSO POETRY POST #3

The third installment of our Poetry Post Series, showcasing the poetry of our vocalist extraordinare, @nickscuzzi 🎤

We will be dropping a lyric post for each of the tracks from our EP, 'Manufactured Hate'. Today's post will be for our track 'SerpentThoughts'.

"We all have our own ideals, morals and beliefs. Don’t let the repetition something someone else says slither its way into your mind, swaying you from what you hold dear and true. We have to sift through and find out the truth for ourselves. Don’t allow the serpent thoughts to usurp your mind, altering your preconceived dispositions". - @nickscuzzi

Let us know if these lyrics resonate with you and what track you want to see lyrics for next in the comments below. 👇

If you haven't given our EP a rip yet, be sure to check it out on your favorite streaming platform!

ii. Serpent Thoughts
Composed by: @ioso_band
Vocals by: @nickscuzzi
Tracking, Production and Mastering by:
@sdgtr89 and @instacamel2.0.

We are IOSO.

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#weareioso #serpentthoughts #manufacturedhate #poetrypost by @ioso_band

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ONE. LAST. TIME.
This coming Saturday, August 29th, an era comes to an end.

Niagara's most iconic annual summer backyard metal bash will open it's gates for one final show - Bloorfest 2026.

The boys are honoured to have the opportunity to be a part of this piece of Niagara Metal Scene History, as we will be performing with:
@maltreatmentband
@elkpuncher
@readytodienfdc
@usalikemusic
@mind.swell
@catastrophichemorrhage
and
@mortuaryslab
to close the chapter of runs of this incredible event, hosted by @brandonbloorphotography of @tildeathstudios905.

Thank you so much for providing such an integral contribution to our scene over the years. I think we speak on behalf of all Artists who have performed at this event when we say, Bloorfest will be greatly missed.

FREE ADMISSION
8 bands - All Ages - BOYB - Camp Out - 50/50 Draw - BBQ/Beverages
Doors: 5:00pm
Bands: 6:00pm
432 Pearson Road (Welland)

Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for cash only.
You may 'BYOB' and even camp out at the event as well!
* DRINK RESPONSIBLY and NO DRINKING AND DRIVING * 🚫

Exclusive Bloorfest 2026 merchandise - designed and pressed by @eagleheadpress - will be available for purchase, as well as loads of merchandise from all the bands!

So, get on out to Welland ONE LAST TIME next Saturday and let's all make Bloorfest 2026 a finale we remember for decades to come.

Last chance to dance, Niagara.

We are IOSO.

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#weareioso #bloorfest2026 #niagarametalscenehistory #endofanera by @ioso_band

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IOSO POETRY POST #2

The second installment of our Poetry Post Series, showcasing the poetry of our vocalist extraordinare, @nickscuzzi 🎤

We will be dropping a lyric post for each of the tracks from our EP, 'Manufactured Hate'. Today's post will be for our track '10:50'.

"So many things are out of our control. Some things seem as though they are going to happen regardless of how we feel about them, or what we did in attempt to prevent them from happening. At the end of the day, we are all stuck on this rock. Having a different opinion than someone shouldn’t make them your enemy. We have to learn to coexist, or we’re all going down". - @nickscuzzi

In a World seemingly designed to encourage division, we tend to lose sight of the universal fact that we are all one. As dark as our home may feel at times, try to remember that love prevails over all - love for your family, neighbour, your passions and most importantly, love for yourself.

Let us know if these lyrics resonate with you and what track you want to see lyrics for next in the comments below. 👇

If you haven't given our EP a rip yet, be sure to check it out on your favorite streaming platform!

vi. 10:50
Composed by: @ioso_band
Vocals by: @nickscuzzi
Guest Vocals by: @sdgtr89
Tracking, Production and Mastering by:
@sdgtr89 and @instacamel2.0.

We are IOSO.

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#weareioso #1050 #manufacturedhate #poetrypost by @ioso_band

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Rye Fest 6 was definitely one for the books. 📖

Big thanks to @rye_field_studios for considering us to perform at this amazing event. You guys are an absolute staple to Ontario's metal scene with everything you do for us Artists and we cannot thank you enough.

The day started out smoothly, however, Mother Nature had other plans.
An absolute MONSOON struck the Festival to the point where we feared it may have to come to an abrupt end. 😬

Thankfully, after a few hours of downpour, the skies opened up and the Festival continued! What was amazing about this was that even though the weather sucked, the vibes never stopped! It was epic to see everyone working together and even some people dancing in the rain. 🌧

To all the bands, everyone absolute SMASHED their sets! 🔥

@crimsonshadowsmetal shredded everyone's faces off and
@catastrophichemorrhage
@personas.band
@gravearth
@all_that_is_unholy
@pretty_mouth_
@theegrowlits
@dawnvally
@icantrememberofficial
@kingeaterofficial
@snakeriverredemptionofficial
and @nihilusofficial
put on AMAZING performances!

The stage and production from @callumariclark on sound and Chris Costa on lights made us truly feel like rockstars. 🤘

Shout out to the vendors: @thesmilingsmuggler, @thegreenwitch, @mourningstarrecordshop, the tattoo artist @jessica.victoria.tattoo, as well as @thesaltyspudfoodtruck for your contribution to making this Festival what it was!

@kroniknoise and @sofacitysounds, thanks for sponsoring this event and for all you two do for Artists in Ontario as well. We love you guys! 🖤

To everyone who made it out to support @rye_fest, you guys are the real MVP's. Our scene is nothing without support from the fans. 🙌

Be sure to follow everyone we tagged in this post and to check out the @rye_field_studios YouTube page.

Until next time...

We are IOSO.

📷: @shot.by.demon

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#weareioso #ryefest2026 #summermetalfestival #brantfordbanger taken in Rye Field Studios by @ioso_band

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IOSO POETRY POST #1

By popular demand, we have decided to do a series of posts showcasing the poetry of our vocalist extraordinare, @nickscuzzi 🎤

We will be dropping a lyric post for each of the tracks from our EP, 'Manufactured Hate', starting with the first track, 'Reanimate'.

"This song is about rebuilding yourself from the ashes, even if it seems hopeless" - @nickscuzzi

When you feel like you've hit rock bottom or feel that the current version of yourself no longer positively serves you, always remember that it's never to late to make changes to achieve the best version of yourself.

Let us know if these lyrics resonate with you and what track you want to see lyrics for next in the comments below. 👇

If you haven't given our EP a rip yet, be sure to check it out on your favorite streaming platform!

i. REANIMATE
Composed by: @ioso_band [+ @cmallory85]
Vocals by: @nickscuzzi, @dakodaioso
Tracking, Production and Mastering by:
@sdgtr89 and @instacamel2.0.

We are IOSO.

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#weareioso #reanimate #manufacturedhate #poetrypost by @ioso_band

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🚨 IOSO + RYE FIELD STUDIOS COLLAB CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

We are stoked to offer our third IOSO swag contest - but this time, in collaboration with @rye_field_studios as we near Rye Fest 2026!

The winner of the contest will recieve:

A swag filled pizza box w/
- (1) Rye Field Studios T-shirt
- (1) Rye Fest 2026 patch
- (1) IOSO shirt [of your choice]
- (1) IOSO Beer Koozie [of your choice]
- (1) Eagle Head Press Beer Koozie
- (4) IOSO stickers
- (1) IOSOv bottle opener

To qualify to enter the contest, you must do the following:
- ** YOU MUST BE ATTENDING RYE FEST 2026 **
(If you are not attending, you WILL NOT qualify)
- Follow @rye_field_studios
- Follow @eagleheadpress
- Post this onto your story and TAG US (@ioso_band)
- Tag (1) of your friends in the comments

The contest is LIVE NOW and will run until Friday, August 7th at 10:50am and the winner will be announced shortly after! 📢

Prize MUST be picked up at Rye Fest, which is why attendance is MANDITORY for contest eligibility!

All merchandise was designed and pressed by:
@justice.ehp and @eagleheadpress.
Be sure to reach out for ALL your merchandise needs. 🦅

You have 7 days to enter. Good luck! 🤞

If you haven't grabbed your tickets for Rye Fest 2026, you can grab them via the link in bio on the @rye_field_studios instagram account. 🎟

We are IOSO.

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#weareioso #collabcontest #swagbox #ryefest2026 #goodluck taken in Rye Field Studios by @ioso_band

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