L-R – Wesley Rands, Kent Geislinger, Jess Fleming, Jesse Bauman
Phot Credit – Brittany Lealand
Edmonton, AB, Canada’s Juliet Ruin returns with their most emotionally raw and sonically ambitious release to date: the “Regime” EP, now available on all major streaming platforms. To celebrate, the band is hitting the road with a series of EP release shows across Alberta (listed below), bringing their signature blend of chunky riffs, soaring melodies, and studio-tight vocals to fans across the province.
“Regime” marks a new chapter for Juliet Ruin. Formed in 2015 from the ashes of Fiction of Fate, the band has spent the last decade refining its sound, a genre-fluid fusion of groove, metalcore, and pop sensibility that’s as powerful as it is vulnerable. With five tracks that range from introspective to explosive, “Regime” dives deep into mental health, personal growth, and social reflection.
From the eerie introspection of “Poems By a Poltergeist” to the title track’s blazing demand for empathy and justice, the EP masterfully fuses crushing breakdowns with infectious pop sensibilities. Jess Fleming delivers her most emotionally exposed performance to date, pulling lyrics directly from her personal journals and infusing each scream and melody with unfiltered intensity. Standout tracks include “Reactance Theory,” a sharp dive into resistance and impulse shaped by social psychology; “Chrysalis,” a symbolic passage through depression and personal rebirth; “The Art of Being Wise,” a tender goodbye to fractured relationships; and “Regime,” the EP’s most sonically aggressive piece, a fervent call for compassion in a fractured world.
“The Regime EP came together from our collective frustrations and personal struggles over the past few years. It challenged us creatively and emotionally, and we’re proud of the balance we struck between heaviness and vulnerability. Some tracks are heavier than we imagined, some more pop-like than expected, but all of it is authentically Juliet Ruin,” adds the band.
The EP’s cover, designed by longtime collaborator Feen Murray, features abstract skulls and hearts, symbolizing the tension between emotionality and overthinking. It’s a visual reflection of the EP’s lyrical depth and sonic duality.
Juliet Ruin will be performing a series of EP release shows across Alberta, joined by fill-in bassist Dale Myroniuk (Dahlmers Realm, Breaking the Silent). Known for their high-energy performances and tight vocal execution, the band promises a live experience that’s as intense as the studio recordings.
EP Release Show Dates:
Oct 25 – Edmonton, AB – Dive Bar
Nov 1 – Medicine Hat, AB – Mainliner Pub
Nov 7 – Lloydminster, AB – Cheers Live
“Regime” is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and all major platforms.
Bandcamp – https://julietruin.bandcamp.
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/
Videos:
Music Video – “Reactance Theory” – https://youtu.be/SY6sDFlMvik
Lyric Video – “Poems By a Poltergeist” – https://youtu.be/rmvQVzNkMmY
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Track Listing:
1. Reactance Theory (4:03)
2. Chrysalis (4:01)
3. Poems By a Poltergeist (3:02)
4. The Art of Being Wise (4:09)
5. Regime (5:02)
EP Length: 20:18
EP Credits:
Performed and Written by Juliet Ruin
Produced by Juliet Ruin and Diego Fernandez
Mixed and Mastered: Oracle Recording Studios
Artwork by: Feen Murray
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Album Line-Up:
Jess Fleming – Vocals
Kent Geislinger – Guitar, Bass
Wesley Rands – Guitar
Jesse Bauman – Drums
Live Line-Up
Jess Fleming – Vocals
Kent Geislinger – Guitar
Wesley Rands – Guitar
Jesse Bauman – Drums
Dale Myroniuk – Bass
More info:
https://www.facebook.com/julietruinband
https://www.instagram.com/julietruin
“Reactance Theory, the new one from Juliet Ruin’s upcoming EP “Regime,” kicks off with that big hard-rock energy — clean vocals cutting through, guitars hitting just right, the whole thing moving with confidence. But give it time; somewhere along the way it twists, gets a little meaner, a little heavier. Stick around for that turn.” – IDIOTEQ
“All in all, what stands out most with Regime is how it can bounce between a number of influences that help to keep it sounding fresh. While the melodic and heavy dynamic is one that is utilized by many in metal, there’s still something to be said for how Juliet Ruin handles it without making it sound too commercial, even with full-blown pop influence. There’s some creativity at play that the band can harness, and should do them well as they continue to move forward, now with a full decade of experience to their name.” – Dead Rhetoric
“…a fourth studio record from Canadian’s Juliet Ruin is an intriguing prospect. The five piece have long drawn comparisons to the likes of Jinjer, Infected Rain, Butcher Babies and even The Agonist with their hybrid blend of brutal breakdowns, pop-infused melodies and unfiltered emotion, their sound both technically sharp and progressive leaning… The only issue with this is that at just over twenty minutes it leaves you crying for more [8.5/10]” – Metal Noise
“Celebrating a decade since their inception in style, Canadian Metal outfit Juliet Ruin will be unveiling a new EP in “Regime” on 7th November. The second advanced single from that is “Reactance Theory”, a song which explores the psychological concept coined by Jack Brehm, which explains why people resist threats to their personal freedom with acts of defiance and rebellion. Expect chunky riffs, soaring melodies and emotionally raw lyricism when this drops.” – Metal Noise
“The band delivered an epic EP. Fans of the band know each performance by Juliet Ruin is outstanding. If you haven’t listen to the band yet, do yourself a favour and take a listen. For me a complete EP filled with outstanding songs.” Project Metal Music
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