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0 EPK – Nuclear Oath – Toxic Playground (2017)

February 8, 2017
by Asher
· Nuclear Oath

Nuclear Oath – Toxic Playground (2017)

Release Date: June 9, 2017

Publicist – Jon Asher – ashermedia(@)gmail.com

For fans of Lamb Of God, Pantera, Slipknot, Mudvayne, HellYeah

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“This beast (Razor Blade Regrets) is a mid-pace rumbling steamroller pierced by shattering, acid-spewing shrieks and wild howls, and following a bridge, it punches into destructive nail-gunning mode as well. Heavy-grooved and battering, it’s an infectious, high-energy track.” – No Clean Singing

“Bringing a groove side of heavy metal and death metal, Nuclear Oath is giving you a punch and a dance with their new song and NSFW artwork ‘Razor Blade Regrets‘” – Musicology

“They were super professional from start to finish when they filled in on short notice for a show we had a cancellation on, including playing a wicked set of modern thrash that the crowd responded to big time. Would book them again. I’ve also played them on the air and will play them again on the podcast too. Thumbs up from CC Getty!” – C.C Getty (MetalHeads United)

>“Nuclear Oath are a tight , high energy act with a professional attitude and good stage etiquette (in terms of set-up, tear down) and I’d be pleased to recommend them for a slot on Armstrong 2017” – Joshua Wood – CJSW – Megwatt Mayhem / Metal-Rules.com

“I really enjoyed working with Nuclear Oath when I booked them in Edmonton. They have an energetic and terrifying live show and great attitudes! They had an incredible ability to read the crowd and really cater the show to fit what the audience wanted. I would happily book them again and again.” – Cara Ashbey (Odessa Management)

“Hard as fuck no bull shit metal” – Mark Russell (Calgary Beercore/ Citizen Rage)

“Intense live band, wicked songs with a high energy sound and stage performance that the crowd can really get into. They treat their band as professionally as they can and are very easy going guys who are fun to work with.” – Nate Reno (Calgary Metalfest)

“Nuclear Oath is a small band with a big punch of metal mayhem.” – Kyle Collins (Total Metal Promotions)

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Release Date: June 9, 2017
LABEL: Independent
DISTRIBUTION: Octave Studios Med Hat

Track Listing:
1. Into The Depths Of Hatred (4:10)
2. Confessions (3:18)
3. Forsaken Wasteland (3:25)
4. Ambushed (5:11)
5. Faith Let Go (3:30)
6. Razor Blade Regrets (3:35)
7. Sacrifice The Fallen (5:05)
8. Toxic Playground (4:15)
9. Blind (4:18)
(Bonus Track) There Goes The Neighbourhood (5:15) (Remixed and Remastered from 2016 EP Ashes of The Unborn)
Album Length: 42:07

• All songs performed by: Nuclear Oath
• All songs written by: Nuclear Oath
• Produced by: Nathanael Bohnet
• Mixed by: Nathanael Bohnet
• Mastered by: Nathanael Bohnet
• Recording & Live Band Line Up:
– Guitar/backing vocals: Nick Litowski
– Guitar: Zack Brandham
– Drums: Brandon Sauer
– Bass/backing vocs: Nathanael Bohnet
– Vocals: Pete Mercer

Discography:

2017 – Toxic Playground

2016 – Ashes of The Unborn EP

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Nuclear Oath is a five-member groovy, heavy, sludgy, intense, and interactive metal wrecking crew from Medicine Hat, Alberta. Influenced by such bands as Pantera, Slipknot, Sylosis, Lamb of God, and Avenged Sevenfold, they will be releasing their new album ‘Toxic Playground’ this summer on June 9, 2017 to follow their debut EP ‘Ashes of the Unborn’. The album features such soon to be classics as ‘Into The Depths of Hatred’, ‘Razor Blade Regrets’, Forsaken Wasteland’, ‘Faith Let Go’, ‘Ambushed’, and ‘Sacrifice The Fallen.’”

“We believe the album as a whole should captivate our listeners as we believe it showcases a good creative mesh of all our individual influences from track-to-track. We are here to fucking DESTROY! You can expect even more music in the future after this upcoming LP as we are constantly working on new music.” the band comments.

Their forthcoming album ‘Toxic Playground’ will take the listeners on a journey inspired by the band’s personal experience and struggles combined with intense energy. They hope each individual who listens takes something different from the band.

“We feel it is an aggressive album from start-to-finish, which generates different emotions as the album progresses.”

Live Nuclear Oath takes absolutely no prisoners! They own their mosh pit, being extremely interactive, inviting fans on stage, and going into the crowd. The moment they start playing, the don’t stop moving.

Nuclear Oath is:

– Guitar/backing vocals: Nick Litowski
– Guitar: Zack Brandham
– Drums: Brandon Sauer
– Bass/backing vocs: Nathanael Bohnet
– Vocals: Pete Mercer

Shared stage with:

Citizen Rage, Kelevra, Shark Infested Daughters, Stab Twist Pull, The Avulsion, Krepitus, Expain, Slagduster, Concrete Funeral, Armifera, Western Death, Barrows, Hrom, World Class White Trash, Pervcore

Tours and Festivals:

2017 – Loud As Hell (Drumheller, AB)

2017 – Moments Fest

2016 – Calgary Beer Core 12th Birthday Celebration

0 Blog à part – Jupiter Hollow

February 8, 2017
by Asher
· Jupiter Hollow

http://alias.codiferes.net/wordpress/index.php/jupiter-hollow-odyssey/

0 Metal Eyes Iyezine – Terrifier – Weapons of Thrash Destruction (Test Your Metal Records)

February 7, 2017
by Asher
· Terrifier (Test Your Metal Rcords)

http://metaleyes.iyezine.com/terrifier-weapons-of-thrash-destruction/

0 The Lp Collective – The Power Of the Red Cain Army is Undeniable

February 7, 2017
by Asher
· Red Cain

You know when you listen to a song and it just feels – big? Like having the skies open up and release something powerful. Listening to Red Cain does that for me. Their ability to push out pow…

Source: The Power Of the Red Cain Army is Undeniable

0 NAMM 2017 interview with Rob of Necronomicon CAN on Metal Messiah Radio

February 7, 2017
by Asher
· Necronomicon

0 NEWS: Wacken Metal Battle USA Announce Boston and Philadelphia Rounds

February 7, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle USA

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 7, 2017

MetalBattleUSA.com | Facebook | Twitter

Wacken Metal Battle USA Announce Boston and Philadelphia Rounds

One Champion To Play At Wacken Open Air

One band, one champion, thousands of metalheads!

Wacken Metal Battle In America For The First Time!

For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info). For the first time ever, Wacken Metal Battle USA is coming to America for its inaugural year and will be hosting qualifying rounds in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. The national champion of those battles will perform at the 2017 festival taking place from August 3rd – 5th. Please watch the following video trailer to see all the metal fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_xjt8Qp3TE

The first batch of qualifying rounds have been announced for Boston and Philadelphia as follows:

Boston, MA

Round 1 – Tuesday, February 21 @ Once Somerville (156 Highland Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts)

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/890965641045352/

Coffin Birth – http://coffinbirth.bandcamp.com/

Skull Hammer – http://www.skullhammer.net/

Swarm Of Eyes – http://swarmofeyes.com/
1 TBD

Round 2 – Tuesday, March 21 @ Once Somerville (156 Highland Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1841549376120623/
Pathogenic – http://pathogenic.bandcamp.com/
Carnivora – http://carnivora.bandcamp.com/
Ravage – http://www.RavageTheEarth.com/
Goblet – http://goblet2.bandcamp.com/

Round 3 – Wednesday, March 29 @ Once Somerville (156 Highland Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1365881590142958/
Upheaval – http://upheavalboston.bandcamp.com/
Leather Lung – http://leatherlungcult.bandcamp.com/
Birnam Wood – http://birnamwood.bandcamp.com/
Concilium – https://www.facebook.com/conciliumdoom/

Final – Thursday, April 20 @ Once Somerville (156 Highland Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/364745117238312/

Philadelphia, PA
Round 1 – Saturday, March 18 @ Whiskey Tango (14000 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/618215298370947/

In The Presence Of Wolves – http://inthepresenceofwolves.com/

POWER THEORY – http://sentinelmusic75.wixsite.com/powertheory

Corpse Hoarder – https://corpsehoarder.bandcamp.com/

Fatal Aggression – https://youtu.be/GW-oxme5duM

Assayer – http://assayermetal.com/

Malphas – https://malphas94.bandcamp.com/

New York City

(dates coming soon)

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How it works:

Each city will hold their qualifying rounds plus city finals, selecting the top band to move forward to the national final in New York City (date to be determined) with one being selected to perform at the 28th edition of Wacken Open Air. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry.

The finalists will be selected as follows by city.

2 Finalists from Boston

2 Finalists from Philadelphia

2 Finalists from New York City
National Final in New York City

For more info on Wacken Metal Battle USA, please visit these links:

Official Website: http://www.metalbattlusa.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wackenmetalbattleusa/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WackenBattleUSA

For more info on international battle, please visit: http://www.metal-battle.com

For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com

RULES:

All bands, that wish to participate in the Metal Battle, must read the following rules and guidelines. Bands who send in an application automatically agree to the rules and terms.

Your band doesn’t have a deal and isn’t about to sign to a label in the near future.
Your band can easily play a 25 minute set consisting of your own songs. (No Covers). Full set performance time is 25 mins.
PA, lighting, and sound engineer will be provided for all bands.
Backline arrangements TBA.
The bands must bring their own instruments such as guitars, bass, drum breakables, keyboards and effect pedals and may also bring and use their own guitar amps.
To keep the changeover times as short as possible, bands with left handed drummers will play as first or last band. All bands have to follow the directions given by the promoters or stage manager.
Semi playback is not allowed. All bands must play live. Background orchestrations are ok as long as all vocals, guitars and bass are live. Intros / interludes are also ok.
Jury of respected music industry folk will decide the winners each night.

If a band overruns its allotted performance-time, then the band-members should be aware of the fact that in this case their sound will be faded out. The running order for the concert will be released a few days before the event takes place.

Please note:
Travel for the winning band to go to Germany is at their own expense and accommodations at the festival will be in the form of camping in the VIP area.
Full professional back line will be provided for performance.

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0 Kultur 666 – Valfreya – Promised Land

February 6, 2017
by Asher
· Valfreya

Well produced and written with talent, Valfreya has released a really interesting album that, in my opinion, might please death metal fans, more than some bands in the folk/pagan metal style, where some times volktroll is more present and aggressiveness less put up front. With Valfreya you have blast beats and guttural vocals along the chants of the lovely female bandmate Crook. So, if you’re looking into epic metal, but is still into the death realm, try ‘Promised Land‘ by Valfreya.

https://kultur666.com/2017/02/06/promised-land-by-valfreya-a-comment/

0 REMINDER – Tour Kick Off This Week! – FROM THE WOLVES ‘Van Flip And Die Tour’ Dates (BC/AB) w/ Shark Infested Daughters

February 6, 2017
by Asher
· From The Wolves · Music News

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 2017

For fans of The Ghost Inside, Parkway, Fit For A King, As I Lay Dying

Facebook | Twittter | Soundcloud | Instagram

REMINDER – Tour Kick Off This Week! – FROM THE WOLVES ‘Van Flip And Die Tour’ Dates (BC/AB)
w/ Shark Infested Daughters

New EP Out Now! ‘Nightmares’

Vernon Morning Star (Vernon, BC) – ‘From The Wolves Tour Nightmares‘

Nexus Newspaper (Victoria, BC) – ‘From the Wolves use music to challenge religion‘

Alberni Valley News (Port Alberni, BC) – ‘Metal Band Plays Rainbow Room‘

Van Flip And Die Tour: From The Wolves + Shark Infested Daughters

Tuesday, Feb 7, 2017 – Kelowna, BC – CHAOS w/ Nomessiah Radio Show – info
Wednesday, Feb 8, 2017 – Kelowna, BC – Fernando’s

Thursday, Feb 9, 2017 – Vernon, BC – Record City (All Ages) – info
Friday, Feb 10, 2017 – Vancouver, BC – Smiling Buddha Cafe – info
Saturday, Feb 11, 2017 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub – ABP FEST – info
Sunday, Feb 12, 2017 – Port Alberni, BC – Rainbow Room (All Ages) – info
Sunday, Feb 19, 2017 – Calgary, AB – Broken City (All Ages) – info

Hailing from Calgary, AB, the imaginatively named FROM THE WOLVES mix melody with metalcore, creativity with carnage, and intelligence with aggression, something they’ve nailed with their new EP ‘Nightmares’ produced by Rob Kukla (Arbitrator) with mixing and mastering done by Sacha Laskow (Every Hour Kills, ex-Divinity). Teaming up with fellow Calgaryians Shark Infested Daughters for the ‘Van Flip And Die Tour’, the metalcore tyrants are taking their self described sound of “an absolutely horrifying unnatural train-wreck” across British Columbia in February along with a hometown show.

‘Nightmares’ EP stream available via Bandcamp here plus digital download via iTunes.

Music Video – Calloused – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugDlFuAl7iQ

1.Wolves Blood (2:54) [Youtube]
2.Stay Dead (3:16) [Youtube]
3.Calloused (3:17)
EP Length: 9:28

About:

Hailing from Calgary, the imaginatively named From The Wolves mix melody with metalcore, creativity with carnage, and intelligence with aggression, something they’ve nailed with their new EP ‘Nightmares’ , which captures their live fury forever like some creature in amber. Describing their sound as “an absolutely horrifying unnatural train-wreck” and live as “a very high energy show”, From The Wolves are taking their music to the next level with inspiration from The Ghost Inside, Parkway Drive, Emmure, Norma Jean and The Acacia Strain.

As drummer Layne Frank says of the new EP. “Our fans will love it. It is fast and aggressive with hard hitting riffs with some melodic hooks thrown in…we want our listeners to go through an emotional roller coaster when listening to us.”

The creative well for From The Wolves is deep. “We wanted a fast and aggressive EP and these three songs were perfect for what we were going for. Fans can expect a lot more music from us.”

Fantasy plays no part in From The Wolves’ lyrical influences as they are inspired by “life experiences and anything we strongly believe in.”

Layne feels that From The Wolves’ sound is evolving rapidly. “We have grown a lot as a band, when we started, we were mainly writing with a more ‘hardcore’ style as you can hear with songs like ‘Empty Promises’, ‘Sheep’ and ‘Antagonist’ but we were always pushing for metalcore with ‘Legacy’. ‘Dead End Horizons’ and the latest song, ‘Calloused’. We have come a long way when it comes to song-writing and how we structure songs…We are influenced by a ton of different styles of metal. The main influences for us would have to be metalcore, deathcore and everything in between.”

As Layne sums up confidently. “On the whole the EP is just an angry statement towards the world and everything we all deal with on a daily basis.”

‘Nightmares’ was released October 14, 2016.

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“A Cold Embrace,” is metal to the core. With an intense mixture of hardcore and metal, “A Cold Embrace,” features amazing music, amazing song writing and amazing intensity…The vocals, riffs and backend bass and drums, are technically on point and make this an amazing EP. From the churning guitar on “Dead End Horizon,” to the technical masterpiece, “No Miracles,” this EP has an intense vibe running through it that sounds like a prison riot set to music and that means, it kicks ass. No matter if you like hardcore, metalcore, metal, etc, “A Cold Embrace,” is a big sounding EP from a band with a big future and a Bro-Metal rating of, 9/10″ – Bro Metal

“FTW were a lot of fun in the studio and they came with professional attitudes about their music. Hopefully this will be a band that continues to stick around the scene and develop their music, I’m really looking forward to how their sound develops” – Rob Kukla (Producer)

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