# MANUEL Announces Parasite EP Release Show at BLUE in Portland, Maine

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/manuel-ep-release-show-september-18/
- Published: 2026-09-08T16:00:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

Record artist MANUEL will headline a release show for the six-track EP Parasite 
at BLUE in Portland, Maine, on Friday, September 18. Released through WormHoleDeath
Records, the EP combines progressive metal, Latin rhythms, and heavy riffs.

The event features supporting performances by Hands of Stone, Innervein, and Destination
Void, along with merchandise giveaways. MANUEL’s expanded live band will perform
songs from the project, which was mixed and mastered by Evan Sammons to celebrate
the collective effort behind the release.

### **MANUEL Announces Parasite EP Release Show at BLUE in Portland, Maine on September 18**

MANUEL fans, mark your calendars: the WormHoleDeath Records artist is headlining
a release-show for Parasite the six-track EP, with a street-date celebration that
doubles as a live debut for the project in its expanded form.

## Parasite EP Release Show Details

 * **Event:** Parasite EP Release Show
 * **Artist:** MANUEL
 * **Venue:** BLUE — Portland, Maine
 * **Date:** Friday, September 18
 * **Format:** Live headline performance featuring MANUEL and supporting acts

### Lineup and Details

The September 18 show will feature support from Hands of Stone, Innervein, and Destination
Void.

MANUEL’s live lineup for the performance includes:

 * Jason Ingalls — Drums
 * Ryan Cummings — Guitar
 * Thomas Hiscock — Bass
 * DJKTF — Percussion / Keys

“I also want to give a huge shoutout to Evan Sammons, who mixed and mastered Parasite
and helped give these songs the sound, weight, and energy I wanted them to have.”

MANUEL notes that the project has always been collaborative, reflecting contributions
from its musicians, collaborators, and the audience that has supported it through
listens, shares, purchases, and live shows. The release-show at BLUE is described
as a celebration of that collective effort.

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### Release Details and Extras

Parasite blends progressive metal, Latin rhythms, and heavy riffs across its six
tracks, reflecting the scope MANUEL has grown into as a live and recorded project.
The EP’s worldwide release through WormHoleDeath Records represented a significant
milestone for the project.

The night will also include MANUEL merch giveaways throughout the show.

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### Show Details at a Glance

📅 Friday, September 18

📍 BLUE — Portland, Maine

🔥 MANUEL • Hands of Stone • Innervein • Destination Void

🎁 Merch giveaways throughout the night

Come early. Stay loud. Celebrate Parasite with us.

**See you there!**

### Additional Information and Links

**STREAM “Parasite” here:** [orcd.co/parasiteep](https://orcd.co/parasiteep)

### Connect with MANUEL

 * Official Website: [manuelguitarist.com](https://manuelguitarist.com)
 * Bandcamp: [westboundmusic.bandcamp.com](https://westboundmusic.bandcamp.com)
 * Facebook: [www.facebook.com/manuelguitarist](https://www.facebook.com/manuelguitarist)
 * Instagram: [www.instagram.com/manuelguitarist](https://www.instagram.com/manuelguitarist)
 * YouTube: [www.youtube.com/@MANUELGUITARIST](https://www.youtube.com/@MANUELGUITARIST)

Produced and distributed by WormHoleDeath Records, Parasite marks a milestone for
MANUEL as a project that centers collaborative effort and live performance energy.

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