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Darren Michael Boyd Unleashes “Perpetual Night” — A Spooky Surf Guitar Masterpiece Friday November 7 2025, 4:00 PM

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Darren Michael Boyd Unleashes “Perpetual Night” — A Spooky Surf Guitar Masterpiece

Award-Winning Canadian Guitarist Delivers a Hauntingly Beautiful Instrumental Rock Album on Halloween 2025

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada — October 31, 2025 — Ottawa-based virtuoso Darren Michael Boyd has officially released his latest solo album, Perpetual Night , blending spine-tingling surf rock riffs with the virtuosity of instrumental guitar mastery. Drawing comparisons to John 5, Joe Satriani, and the theatrical flair of Alice Cooper, Boyd’s newest work has already captivated fans and critics alike.

Described by fans as “Spooky Surf” and by reviewers as “Dick Dale meets Joe Satriani in a horror movie,” Boyd continues to push the boundaries of instrumental rock. His solo career, born from personal resilience following a life-altering car accident, now spans six albums and over 20 music videos, each showcasing his distinct, cinematic approach to guitar-driven storytelling.

Boyd’s career has been punctuated by critical acclaim and awards, including:

Best Music Video from the Alternative Film Festival in Toronto (ALTFF) for Perpetual Night (June 2025)

Composer of the Year at the Red Carpet Awards Show, Europe (2024)

Three Josie Music Award nominations in 2024: Musician of the Year (Guitarist), Song of the Year for Darkling , and Instrumental Album of the Year for Hexalogy

Best North American Music Video , Toronto Independent Film Festival, for Arachnochakra

Boyd’s live experience and collaborations are just as impressive. He has performed alongside acts like Creeping Beauty, Famous Underground (featuring Juno Award-winning Nicholas Walsh), One-Eyed Doll, Wednesday 13, Yngwie Malmsteen, Stryper, Beasto Blanco, and Lee Aaron. He has also contributed his skills to theatrical productions, including a sold-out run of Queen’s We Will Rock You with The Mississippi Mudds Theatre Group.

In addition to his recent signing with Europe’s Sliptrick Records, Boyd has steadily built a reputation as a first-class guitarist, composer, and educator, being voted Best Guitar Teacher in the Ottawa Valley/North Grenville Readers Choice Awards.

Perpetual Night , out on Halloween 2025, continues Boyd’s legacy of melding virtuosic guitar work with theatrical, spooky storytelling, offering fans a chillingly immersive musical journey.

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