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0 NEWS: Canadian Metal Legends ANNIHILATOR Announce First Canadian Tour In Over 20 Years!

March 15, 2017
by Asher
· Annihilator · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 15, 2017

Canadian Metal Legends ANNIHILATOR Announce First Canadian Tour In Over 20 Years!

Wacken Metal Battle & Long & McQuade PROUDLY PRESENT:

‘Ripping Through Canada Summer 2017 Tour’

Support On All Dates: MASON (Australia) + MUTANK (Montreal, QC)

‘Ripping Through Canada Summer 2017 Tour’ (more dates coming)

June 13 – Victoria, BC – Distrikt Nightclub
June 15 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
June 16 – Calgary, AB – Dickens Pub
June 17 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room
June 18 – Saskatoon, SK – Saskatoon Event Center
June 19 – Regina, SK – The Exchange
June 20 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theater
June 23 – Waterloo, ON – Maxwells
June 24 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
June 26 – Ottawa, ON – The Brass Monkey
June 28 – Quebec City, QC – L’Anti
June 29 – Montreal, QC – Café Campus
June 30 – Cornwall, ON – The House
July 1 – Cornwall, ON – The House

(L to R): Rich Hinks (Bass), Jeff Waters (Vocals/Guitar), Aaron Homma (Guitar), Fabio Alessandrini (Drums)
Photo Credit – Jasmina Vrcko

Canada’s ANNIHILATOR is the lifework of guitarist Jeff Waters. Founded in 1984, the band took the metal scene by storm with their debut 1989 release “Alice In Hell”, upped the ante with 1990’s “Never, Neverland” and has continued a non-stop career-pattern of releasing records and touring with many of the biggest bands in the metal genre (mostly all outside North America), ever since; cementing ANNIHILATOR as the biggest-selling metal act in Canada’s history.

After 18 months of touring for the band’s latest album “Suicide Society” (nominated for a 2017 Juno Award in the Metal / Hard Rock Album of The Year category), the band is currently finishing up their 16^th studio release and is getting ready to headline not only the mighty WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival in Germany (Aug 3), but hit the road for their first Canadian tour since 1993.

The tour will see the band kick off their first date in Victoria, BC on June 13th and travel east wrapping up the tour in Cornwall, ON July 1st during Canada day weekend festivities. This is very big news for Canadian metal fans, both young and “older” whom have been waiting for an ANNIHILATOR tour to return to Canadian soil for over 20 years!

Support on this tour comes from Australia’s MASON whom was ANNIHILATOR’s support in Europe last year & from Montreal, QC thrashers MUTANK who won the acclaimed Wacken Metal Battle Canada contest in 2014 and have also performed at Wacken Open Air.

The band’s founder, Jeff Waters (and guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, producer, engineer, mix engineer, mastering engineer, manager, etc.) was asked how it feels to be “back” touring his home country:

“I have always enjoyed flying the flag for one of the nicest countries and people in the world, despite having very little support from the industry here to play and releasing CDs in Canada. It sure is an honor to be nominated for a Juno, after all these years, and to have the opportunity to tour this great and metal land! It will be some of our best-ever shows this summer. We look forward to meeting the metal fans and to show them what the rest of the world has seen us do every year for decades. It’s about time, eh?!”

ANNIHILATOR has given the metal world a sound that is one of the clearest, most-tasteful mixtures of huge, metal riffs with the idea of the perfect song and some legendary solo shredding as the icing on the cake. Jeff Waters and ANNIHILATOR have been a major influence on countless well-known metal acts and musicians around the world. In fact, countless, successful non-metal acts & musicians cite Waters and Co. as an influence in their careers.

Track Listing:
1. Suicide Society (3:50)
2. My Revenge (5:06)
3. Snap (4:54)
4. Creepin’ Again (4:16)
5. Narcotic Avenue (5:19)
6. The One You Serve (5:45)
7. Break, Enter (5:47)
8. Death Scent (5:11)
9. Every Minute (5:00)
Total Length: 45:08

ANNIHILATOR is signed to “UDR RECORDS”

ANNIHILATOR:

Rich Hinks (Bass), Jeff Waters (Vocals/Guitar), Aaron Homma (Guitar), Fabio Alessandrini (Drums)

Album Stream – https://soundcloud.com/annihilator/sets/suicide-society-1

Suicide Society – Video EPK – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mcVCdP667Q

Music Video – Suicide Society – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDDdAugQZxs

Music Video – Snap – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHR_pi9x8fg

For More Info:

https://www.annihilatormetal.com
Press Photo – http://wp.me/aciNW-9Jm

Short Bio:

ANNIHILATOR is led by founding member Jeff Waters. The band, to date has 15 studio albums and numerous other releases. Waters is the guitarist, vocalist, studio bassist & writer for ANNIHILATOR as well as a studio owner, producer, engineer and mix & mastering engineer. Jeff Waters formed the band back in 1984 in Ottawa, Canada, with singer John Bates. Current touring members are Jeff Waters (vocals & guitar), Rich Hinks (bass), Aaron Homma (guitar), Fabio Alessandrini (drums).

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0 Metal Bulletin – Solitude – Reach For The sky

March 14, 2017
by Asher
· Solitude (Test Your Metal Records)

http://metalbulletin.blogspot.ca/2017/03/review-solitude.html

0 Franconia Metallum – Absinthe From Society – The Angels Ignore Us

March 14, 2017
by Asher
· Absinthe From Society

https://www.franconiametallum.de/reviews/a/absinthe-from-society-the-angels-ignored-us/

0 Highwiredaze Magazine – The NAMM Show 2017 Interviews – Jupiter Hollow

March 14, 2017
by Asher
· Jupiter Hollow

http://highwiredaze.com/jupiterhollow1

0 Shockwave Mag – Ninjaspy – Spuken

March 14, 2017
by Asher
· Ninjaspy

http://shockwavemagazine.com/ninjaspy-spuken/

“Spüken is one of the highly anticipated albums in 2017.” – Shockwave Mag

0 PureGrainAudio – All Else Fails – The Forever Lie

March 14, 2017
by Asher
· All Else Fails

I can promise you that The Forever Lie will give you your fix of heavy music.

http://puregrainaudio.com/reviews/all-else-fails-the-forever-lie-ep-album-review

0 NEWS: Toronto’s SLUDGEHAMMER Unleash Video ‘Demons From The Woodwork’

March 14, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Sludgehammer

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Montreal, QC – March 14, 2017

For fans of Revocation, Mastodon, Lamb Of God, Pantera, Opeth

Toronto’s SLUDGEHAMMER Unleash Video ‘Demons From The Woodwork’

Toronto’s SLUDGEHAMMER have unleashed their new video for ‘Demons From The Woodwork’, one of 11 tracks on their debut album ‘The Fallen Sun’ released during June of last year. The video is a band playthrough demonstrating their mind bending guitar solos, devastating heavy riffs, blistering drum fury and dynamic vocal performances from lead vocalist Chris Szarota plus bassist Dan Ayers.

The video can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBG8vTP992g

Plus their previous video ‘Carrion Eater’ can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAbgAUBrzvo

Their latest album ‘The Fallen Sun’ is the follow up their 2014 EP ‘Organ Harvester’ and was self-produced by the band plus mixed by guitarist Tyler Williams along with mastering done by world renowned producer & engineer Lasse Lammert (Gloryhammer, Alestorm, Teramaze) at LSD Studio in Germany.

A full album stream of ‘The Fallen Sun’ can be heard at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2dmlDY6eK0

The album is available digitally and on CD at the following bandcamp link https://sludgehammermusic.bandcamp.com.

1. Demons From The Woodwork (4:02)

2. Intestines Entwined (5:02)

3. The Black Abyss (6:29)

4. Ectogenesis (4:34)

5. Carrion Eater (5:56)

6. Consuming Afterbirth (4:34)

7. Carnivorous Forest (5:08)

8. Utopian (5:45)

9. Revolting (4:46)

10. Organ Harvester (4:51)

11. Casualties (4:34)
Album Length: 55:48

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/sludgehammermusicAbout:
Sludgehammer is a five piece Canadian metal band formed in 2013. The band began with guitarist Jeff Wilson and drummer Fernando Villalobos jamming together, which quickly resulted in writing songs and searching for a full line up. Their search led to vocalist Chris Szarota, who possessed an astonishing vocal ferocity and bassist and vocalist Dan Ayers, who passed the audition as a bassist and also revealed a golden voice. Thus, the first incarnation of Sludgehammer was formed.

The four members worked hard over the next few months to put together a demo, which was released at the band’s first gig on November 22nd, 2013. The demo was well received even though it was completely self-recorded and the gig offers kept on coming, along with new fans.

With the success of the demo, the band knew that it was time to step things up and hired producer Christian Anderson for their 2014 release, ‘Organ Harvester’. During the writing sessions, the band decided that Chris and Dan should share vocal duties for this record, as Dan’s voice had been absent from the demo. The dual vocals proved to be a force to be reckoned with and on August 11th, 2014 ‘Organ Harvester’ was released to rave reviews.

‘Organ Harvester’ gained both new fans and better shows, gathering serious momentum and solid name among the metal community. However by 2015, after playing many gigs with the ‘Organ Harvester’ material it became very obvious that the fans were hungry for more. The band began writing more songs for the next release and kept playing gigs, which led them to guitarist Tyler Williams. Tyler was working as a sound man at the Atria in Oshawa, ON where Sludgehammer was playing, and after their performance, Tyler approached the band. They set up a jam and in July 2015, Tyler Williams joined Sludgehammer.

The new five piece line up produced a much fuller sound as Jeff and Tyler began working together. The old songs were given new life and badass new material was being written for their next release, titled ‘The Fallen Sun’. The new songs featured dynamic vocal performances from Dan and Chris, mind bending guitar solos, heavy riffs and blistering drumming. As the songs started to pile up, Sludgehammer discussed recording a full length album. Tyler suggested that they record at his studio, Monolithic Productions. The band set up shop there and unleashed ‘The Fallen Sun’ on June 10, 2016.

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“Sludgehammer brings its “A” game on its debut full-length release, The Fallen Sun. Sludgehammer doesn’t fit neatly into the traditional death or groove metal box, as its diverse elements sets it apart from its peers. Its 11 tracks (including two bonus tracks) are decorated with hooky riffs, catchy choruses and a perfect clean/growled vocal combination…There are many memorable moments on The Fallen Sun and for an unsigned band, Sludgehammer possesses loads of potential. Highly recommended!” – Bravewords

“This is how gifted SLUDGEHAMMER as a band is, even with only a demo, EP and now LP under their belts. On their own, they’re a devastating DIY metal band. With a contract in-hand, they’re gonna become unstoppable.” – Blabbermouth

““Demons From the Woodwork”. It’s a jolting, high-octane, full-throttled romp that incorporates elements of thrash, death metal, and head-slugging groove — and it’s an infectious beast that Sludgehammer have unchained.” – No Clean Singing

“Sludgehammer have a great way of infusing groove into their sound. Not nearly enough of that in death metal these days” – CJSF – Metal Meltdown – Michael Livan

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0 NEWS: The Sludgelord Premiere SLAGDUSTER’s ‘Peeping Ron’; New Album ‘Deadweight’ Out May 5th

March 14, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Slagduster

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Montreal, QC – March 14, 2017

For fans of Gojira, Sikth, Mehsuggah, Dillinger Escape Plan, Between The Buried And Me

The Sludgelord Premiere SLAGDUSTER’s ‘Peeping Ron’; New Album ‘Deadweight’ Out May 5th

Isolation has most certainly bred inspiration in the shape of SLAGDUSTER. Hailing from Grand Forks, B.C, the band is name after a slang term local to their area for a piece of machinery that was used in the mines over a hundred years ago.

“We are the only four musicians in our small town driven to form a progressive metal band.” says vocalist Shane Sherman.

Inspired by such giants as Goijira. Sikth, Meshuggah, Dillinger Escape Plan, Between The Buried And Me, SLAGDUSTER offer a progressive, groovy, creative, unique and heavy sound.

It’s been a few years since their debut album ‘Nature.Humanity.Machine’ and SLAGDUSTER is ready to unleash their follow up ‘Deadweight’ due out on May 5th, 2017.

“Naturally our sound has come a long way since our debut release in 2010. The music is more complex, and much more developed, still heavy, but even more groove based. Listeners can expect to be challenged by focusing on the compositions, or lost in the musical landscape.” says vocalist Shane Sherman.

Teaming up with TheSludgelord, SLAGDUSTER is giving fans a taste of what’s to come off ‘Deadweight’ with the exclusive premiere of their first single ‘Peeping Ron’.

The band comments:

“‘Peeping Ron’ encompasses many aspects of our upcoming album ‘Deadweight’. Grooved rhythm, technical riffing, odd time signatures and pummeling vocals are layered over complex drum work seems to be constant theme on this record. Enjoy!”

Listen to ‘Peeping Ron’ by visiting the following link: http://thesludgelord.blogspot.ca/2017/03/track-premiere-slabduster-deliver.html

Like the ancient machine they are named after, SLAGDUSTER work hard to draw art from base material, they’re sound is meticulous and lengthy. All nine of tracks on ‘Deadweight’ have been very slowly and carefully crafted over the years. No songs were scrapped; all were completely revamped continuously for years. SLAGDUSTER put way more effort into collaborative song writing, which has significantly advanced their original sound. Each track contains a variety of things, ranging from ripping riffs and tremolo melodies to soft transitional parts and psychedelic interludes on top of constant heaviness and groove.

Of course, these songs are transformed in SLAGDUSTER’s live show, which vocalist Shane Sherman describes as “high energy, bordering on ridiculous, with offensive banter and annoying antics from an attention hungry front man. Well executed yet fun and light-hearted performances perfected over years of touring.”

To pre-order ‘Deadweight’, please visit www.slagduster.com.

Show Dates:
July 14/15 – Armstrong, BC – Armstrong Metal Fest w/ Revocation, Ninjaspy, Aggression – info

Track Listing:
1.Soldiers Of Meth (4:52)
2. Peeping Ron (3:43)
3. Profane Puppet (4:25)
4. Mother’s Milk (4:46)
5. Mushroom Stomp (4:34)
6. On All Fours (4:57)
7. Cheer Up Clown (4:40)
8. Ivory Into Coal (4:58)
9. Untouchable (4:37)
Album Length: 41:36

For More Info:

http://www.slagduster.com
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9A5

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“witness their antics and groove metal.” – Beatroute (Live review Armstrong Metalfest 2016)

“this is one seriously cool album — a collection of inventive, head-spinning songs played by four extremely talented musicians.” – No Clean Singing (review of 2010’s Nature. Humanity. Machine.)

“Although Slagduster’s music thrives on instrumental variation on themes within each song, with dynamic tempos and even occasional changes in time signature, the songs remain anchored to driving rhythms that organize the jumping, darting complexity of the music.”– No Clean Singing (review of 2010’s Nature. Humanity. Machine.)

“This release is oddly appealing, intriguing, a little different and undeniably catchy.
Step outside your comfort zone and give this diverse chunk of metal a spin you may well be surprised as was I. Definite groove, unpredictable melodies all in a style that’s wholly enjoyable.” – Thy Demons Be Scribblin (review of 2010’s Nature. Humanity. Machine.)
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0 NEWS: CLOSER TO FOUND USA Tour Dates + New Noise Mag Video Premiere ‘Listen Close And You Hear The Ocean’

March 14, 2017
by Asher
· Closer To Found · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 14, 2017

Fans of Bring Me The Horizon, Issues, Memphis May Fire, Beartooth

CLOSER TO FOUND USA Tour Dates + New Noise Mag Video Premiere ‘Listen Close And You Hear The Ocean’

Montreal, QC’s CLOSER TO FOUND bring melody, heart, and intellect to their music; their dual vocal approach gives an individual edge to their sound, which transcends their influences of Bring Me The Horizon, Issues, Norma Jean, Vanna, and Underoath, overall they are best described as “heavy, groove-driven metalcore”.

Their 1o track debut album ‘Always Just As Lost’ was released during November of last year and has seen the band consistently touring and unleashing music videos such as ‘Remember When’ and ‘Ashes’ in support of the release.

Kicking of 2017, the band has teamed up with New Noise Magazine for the premiere of their next video for their album’s opening track ‘Listen Close And You Hear The Ocean’, which is also the title of their upcoming USA tour with Cincinnati, OH’s Lift The Medium and New Jersey’s Silence In Solitude.

To watch ‘Listen Close And You Hear The Ocean’, please visit the following link: http://newnoisemagazine.com/closer-found-listen-hear-ocean-video/

The full album stream of ‘Always Just As Lost’ can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN7jXOzwT4Y

THE LISTEN CLOSE AND YOU HEAR THE OCEAN TOUR

w/ Closer To Found, Lift The Medium, Silence In Solitude

Dates:

07/04 – Jamestown, NY – Mojo’s
10/04 – Long Branch, NJ – Brighton Bar
11/04 – Murfreesboro, NC – Zakk’s Coffeehouse
12/04 – Carrollton, GA – Alley Cat
13/04 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbit’s
15/04 – Marietta, GA – Swayze’s Venue
16/04 – Nashville, TN – Springwater
18/04 – Austin, TX – Texas Mist
20/04 – Houston, TX – Acadia Bar & Grill
21/04 – Lawton, OK – The Railhead Saloon
22/04 – Kansas City, MO – Prohibition Hall
23/04 – Chicago, IL – Lilly’s
24/04 – New Haven, IN – Carl’s Tavern
26/04 – Hazel Park, MI – Phoenix Cafe
28/04 – Kittanning, PA – Club Radioactive
29/04 – Rochester, NY – Monty’s Krown

1. Listen Close And You Hear The Ocean
2. Gasoline Rainbow
3. Remember When
4. Anyone Can Wear A Crown
5. Closing Night Arson
6. Pave Again
7. Hanging On A Hook
8. Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire
9. A Shot To The Vain
10. Ashes

For more info:
https://www.closertofound.com/
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9q3

About:

Since forming in 2014, Closer To Found’s mission statement has been simple. Using catchy choruses, heavy grooves, and powerful lyrics. Closer To Found aims to create the most complete musical experience possible. This mentality is what defines their debut LP, ‘Always Just As Lost’ and culminates in the energetic and emotive atmosphere of their live shows.

Co-vocalist Lawrence Leylekian explains the band’s name represents “the human struggle to find one’s self. The name was formed to represent how the songs are cataloged moments of the ups-and-downs throughout that journey.”

Lawrence sees Closer To Found’s debut as a serious statement of the band’s intent.

“’Always Just As Lost’ uses heavy groove-driven riffs and timely uplifting choruses to truly convey the struggle, which takes place within the lyrics themselves, and should be received as a testament to the diversity that the metalcore genre has to offer.”

Closer To Found are a band brave enough to gaze into the abyss that is the reality that surrounds us.

“The lyrics are generally the outcome of trying to relieve stress or turmoil. They are inspired by the daily negativity that we are all bombarded with, and attempt to keep the mind on a positive track…The album as a whole is a journey one finds themselves embarking on as their realize their problems, what it takes to fix them; and the various pitfalls, which can occur along the said journey.”

Closer To Found see their relationship with their fans as a close one.

“We are always looking to bring the listener on the cathartic experience that the music is offering. ‘Listen Close And You Hear The Ocean’ submerges the listener into the positive mindset of realizing what it takes to accomplish your goals and make yourself truly happy….Close To Found is proud of their commitment towards an energetic and honest performance, which is backed by a clean and tight sound.”

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“Flawless vocal interplay, melodic hooks that jump off the record and guitar-driven breakdowns.” – Get Exposed Music

“The vocal aesthetic throughout is often stunning, as showcased on opener ‘Listen Close And You Hear The Ocean’” – Get Exposed Music

“A band born to succeed thanks to positive ideas and a prodigious sound.” – Loudlight News

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0 The Killchain Blog – Review: Solitude – Reach for the Sky

March 13, 2017
by Asher
· Solitude (Test Your Metal Records)

Source: Review: Solitude – Reach for the Sky

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