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0 NEWS: TheSludgelord Album Premiere Ottawa Doom LONGHOUSE ‘II: Vanishing’

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 12, 2017

For Fans of Cult of Luna, High on Fire, Neurosis, Khemmis, Unearthly Trance

TheSludgelord Album Premiere Ottawa Doom LONGHOUSE ‘II: Vanishing’

Photo Credit – Amber Erica

Ottawa, ON doom metal trio LONGHOUSE has teamed up with TheSludgelord for the exclusive full stream premiere of their sophomore album “II: Vanishing” due out digitally on Friday, April 14th plus will be available on physical cassette via Sunmask Records June 2017 (date to be determined). “II: Vanishing” follows their 2015 debut album ‘Earth from Water’, a spiritual odyssey into the perseverance of the human spirit and the lessons we can learn from the natural world.

Returning to Wolf Lake Studios to record with Mike Bond (Loviatar, Norilsk, Arms of the Girl) once again as producer and engineer. “II: Vanishing” continues the pleasing progression of their debut while retaining the band’s core sound of heavy, intricate riffs, splashed with a touch of post-metal to guide you on a dark and visceral journey spanning nearly 40 minutes over five tracks.

Vocalist / bassist comments:

“II: Vanishing has a logical evolution that is evident in the composition, as well as production. I also think that fans should take a moment to reflect on some of themes that are threaded throughout the album. The bulk of my ideas musically and lyrically come from exploring Indigenous ways of knowing. I am Algonquin First Nations. My family’s community is Kitigan Zibi, outside of Maniwaki, QC. However, I grew up in the city, mostly detached from my culture. As a father, I have been trying to immerse myself in the stories, wisdom, and strength of our Elders, knowledge keepers and story tellers, so that I can pass that on to my daughters. Because this takes up so much space in terms of who I am, and who I am becoming, it plays a very large part in terms of influences I draw upon.”

“II: Vanishing” can be heard at the following link: http://thesludgelord.blogspot.ca/2017/04/album-premiere-ottawa-ontarios.html

Along with album pre-order available at https://longhouse1.bandcamp.com/

Track Listing:

1. Hunter’s Moon (8:38)
2. Vanishing (6:13)
3. Blood And Stone (5:57)
4. No Name, No Marker (7:59)
5. The Vigil (10:06)

EP Length: 38:55

LONGHOUSE is:

Marc Casey – Guitar
Joshua Cayer – Vocals / Bass
Mike Hache – Drums

For More Info:
http://www.facebook.com/longhouse.ottawa/
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9KP

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“These Canadian doomsters may have a penchant for blistering fuzz-laden riffs, but there’s just as much focus on this, their second album, on atmospherics. Post-metal-influenced sonics are integral from the opening moments of the album, and remain throughout….Longhouse are to be commended for one thing, it’s the skill with which they blend the elements of their sound to provide a full-length that is as primitive as it is sinister.” – Bonded By Metal – 8/10

“Man, I don’t think I’ve been this geeked out about a Canadian post-sludge record since Pyres put out Year of Sleep back in 2013!” – Hellbound.ca – 8/10

“It might only be 5 songs long but Longhouse do more in that time then many bands do in double that. It’s a doom masterpiece that isn’t afraid to mess around with different ideas.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“The one song from the album released for public listening so far is “No Name, No Marker“, and if you guess that refers to graves, you would be correct. It’s a riveting mix of doom and post-metal with blackened shrieking in the vocal department. After a haunting, grief-stricken opening, the track becomes heavier and more intense by orders of magnitude, eventually becoming a big juggernaut of earthquaking chugs and groaning chords, with guitar leads that shimmer, flicker, and spiral around the powerful rhythms like ghost lights. The wrenching vocals add to the music’s intensity, and the grinding bass solo is a nice touch as well.” – No Clean Singing

“This is an album that’s an extremely accomplished and enjoyable listen. For a great mix of sludgy doom with progressive, post-metal and atmospheric elements, Longhouse might very well be one of my new favourites.” – Wonderbox Metal

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0 Metal Ashes radio show – Episode 045 – 7th April, 2017 w/ new tunes from Woodhawk, Closer To Found, This Gun For Hire

April 12, 2017
by Asher
· Closer To Found · This Gun For Hire · Woodhawk

https://metalashesofphoenix.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/playlist-07042017/

0 Hellbound – Woodhawk – Beyond The Sun

this is a pretty damn good effort for an independent debut, dude!

http://hellbound.ca/2017/04/woodhawk-beyond-sun/

0 AntiChrist Mag – Longhouse – II: Vanishing

http://antichristmagazine.com/review-longhouse-ii-vanishing/

0 Return To My Blood – Ninjaspy – Spuken

https://reviewstomyblood.blogspot.ca/2017/04/resena-ninjaspy-spuken.html

0 Lloydminster Source – Reggae at Root for 4/20

http://lloydminstersource.com/articles/article/2017-04-06-reggae-at-root-for-420

0 Vinland Radio – Episode 488 Wo Fat interview (playing Calgary 420 Fest) plus new tunes from SIGIL and Woodhawk

April 11, 2017
by Asher
· 420 Music & Arts Festival · Sigil · Woodhawk

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/vinlandradio/episodes/2017-04-10T12_17_03-07_00

0 925 Rebellion – Interview Nuclear Oath

http://925rebellion.com/nuclear-oath-interview/

0 REMINDER THIS WEEK – STRIKER – ALBERTA CD RELEASE SHOWS – CALGARY, EDMONTON, RED DEER

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 11, 2017

For Fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Enforcer, Skullfist, Steelwing

REMINDER THIS WEEK – STRIKER – ALBERTA CD RELEASE SHOWS – CALGARY, EDMONTON, RED DEER

April 13 – Dicken’s Pub – Calgary, AB w/ Ravenous, Riot City & In/Vertigo – info
April 14 – Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB w/ Ravenous & Tylor Dory Trio – info
April 15 – The Vat Pub – Red Deer, AB w/ Ravenous, Wraith Risen, and Bodies Burn Black – info

Photo Credit: Dana Zuk

STRIKER will be returning to their shredding grounds of Alberta in April for their first Canadian shows since unleashing their fifth studio album on February 24th, which the band has been touring the USA plus Europe in support of for last three months.

Their shows, April 13th in Calgary at Dicken’s Pub, hometown return on April 14th in Edmonton at Starlite Room and April 15th in Red Deer at The Vat will be CD release events for their Albertan fans that have been loyal over the years supporting STRIKER‘s career in the province and beyond.

STRIKER‘s self-titled album released via their indie label Record Breaking Records features 9 shredding tracks that are all killer and no filler to continue the band’s classic mix of heavy metal.

To hear the full stream of STRIKER‘s new album, please visit: http://loudwire.com/striker-striker-exclusive-album-stream-interview/

Watch their video ‘Born To Lose’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39j6gazeWKo

In additional news, STRIKER has been nominated for four Edmonton Music Awards (Album of The Year, Metal Recording of The Year, Group of The Year, People’s Choice). The award nominations are for their highly praised 2016 album ‘Stand In The Fire’ (album stream here).

“We are hoping to make the hat-trick for Metal Recording of the Year at the Edmonton Music Awards this year. We are super stoked to be nominated for Album of The Year as well as Group of The Year. It was a fantastic year for us so let’s keep it rolling with some new hardware!” comments guitarist Tim Brown.

Full 2017 Edmonton Music Awards nominee list: http://www.edmontonmusicawards.com/2017-nominees/
Metal Recording of the Year
All Else Fails – The Forever Lie
Black Friday – Suffering In Stereo
Juliet Ruin – Rogue Down
Silence The Machine – Lost
Striker – Phoenix Lights

Album of the Year
100 mile house – Hiraeth
Altameda – Dirty Rain
Royal Tusk – DealBreaker
Scenic Route To Alaska – Long Walk Home
Striker – Stand in the Fire

Group of the Year
100 mile house
Royal Tusk
Scenic Route To Alaska
Striker
The Dungarees

People’s Choice – Winner To Be Determined By Online Fan Vote
Striker
Click here to vote! https://yeglive.ca/surveys/edmonton-music-awards-2017

1. Former Glory (3:59)
2. Pass Me By (3:33)
3. Born To Lose (3:58)
4. Cheating Death (0:53)
5. Shadows In The Light (3:29)
6. Rock The Night (4:30)
7. Over The Top (4:38)
8. Freedom’s Call (4:30)
9. Curse of The Dead (3:49)
Album Length: 33:23

For More Info:

http://www.striker-metal.com

https://www.facebook.com/strikermetal

https://twitter.com/StrikerMetal

https://instagram.com/strikermetal

About:

Striker is an Edmonton-based recording and performing heavy metal band that has grown immensely through their years in the industry. A classic mix of heavy metal, hard rock, and 80’s hair metal, their music features powerful, clean vocals, catchy choruses, vocal harmonies, and impressive guitar leads.

Audiences are often floored by the energy of their live show, and their recorded material has been met with fantastic response by both fans and industry across the world. Striker has toured across dozens of countries as headliners as well as support for major metal acts. Gearing up for the release of their latest album the sky’s the limit for these Canadians!!

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“Striker gush with so much enthusiasm here, with explosive riffs swirling between the vibrant harmonies and choruses, that it’s hard not to notice…Tracks like “Former Glory” and “Born to Lose” are anthemic, catchy as hell and feature soaring vocals from Dan Cleary and terrific guitar work by Tim Brown…On Striker, the band take a host of influences and hone them into a sound they can call their own.” – Exclaim!

“From the first storm-summoning power chord on the opener Former Glory, Striker (CAN) proves their new album’s initial claim of not dwelling on the past, a high and appropriate cry of “Yeah, I’m back again!”… If you haven’t witnessed this inspiring resurrection of classic metal, the band plays Friday, April 14 at Starlite with Ravenous and Tylor Dory Trio, no doubt sharpened from the faithful overseas audiences.” – Edmonton Journal

“When a band releases an eponymous album it’s a statement of intent, a sign of confidence, everything being as it should be. For make no mistake, Striker are a special band. As the old Metal Gods ascend to Valhalla, new gods will arise. This is Striker’s fifth album and it’s just timeless. Not retro, not looking back, but taking everything that’s uplifting and glorious about heavy metal into 2017 and beyond…this album has to be in every writer and fan’s top ten at the end of 2017.” – Hellbound

“A less balls out, more aggressive record than its predecessor, STRIKER delivers another impressive collection of high energy headbangers….Regardless of what your heavy metal predilections may be, STRIKER offers something for everyone. Super catchy tunes dripping with shred gymnastics and all around technical prowess, Striker deserves a place on any metal fan’s playlist….If you have not experienced Striker yet, this album is a worthy place to start and should appeal to a wide range of fans, particularly followers of the Priest, Anthrax and Maiden.” – Metal Rules
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0 TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS Launch Artist Development Program

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Montreal, QC – April 11, 2017

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TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS Launch Artist Development Program

Vancouver, BC based TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS (TYMR) (https://www.testyourmetalofficial.com) is launching their Artist Development Program unique to the heavy metal music industry. TYMR will provide the necessary services, coaching and tools that artists (meaning the entire band) need to design a life and career for. Centered around helping the artists business, career and life path while providing the infrastructure that supports it. TYMR aims to create independent and self-reliant artists by helping them develop the skills and knowledge needed to instill life-changing habits and core principles. To help bands not just make a living, but to help them define their career.

Artist Development Commercial – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63gFhm5FqkY

For further details, please visit: https://www.testyourmetalofficial.com/artist-development

In additional news, TYMR is also actively searching Artist Relations (A&R) to build its team across North America.

“A&R are the first wave of creativity and the lifeblood of any record label.” said Mujeeb Basha, artist relations for USA-national.

Multiple positions will be filled geographically across North America, mostly the USA and metropolitan areas where heavy metal has a strong scene. This is an investment and business opportunity.

A&R focuses on the discovery; the nurturing and the development of musical talent, which helps define the creative identity of any record label. Ideal candidates will understand that the job can be a balancing act between the desires of the artist and the desires of the label. Ideal candidates will have professional skills such as human resources management, strong organizational skills, technical skills in recording music; communication skills, and project management are considered a bonus.

Inquiries may be directed in confidence via email to info@testyourmetalrecords.com.

TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS was founded in April 2015, by Grant Truesdell – a fellow musician and heavy metal advocate – out of the frustrations of seeing all of the underpaid and unsigned talent from all over the world not getting the recognition or help that they deserve. Realizing that there has to be a better way to help bands not just make a living, but to help them define a career for themselves.

Test Your Metal Record Releases:
2017 – Rapheuments Well – Enders Door (coming May 2017)
2017 – Terrifier – Weapons of Thrash Destruction
2016 – Solitude – Reach For The Sky (North American release)
2016 – Almah – E.V.O (North American release)
2016 – Hibria – XX (North American release)
2016 – Edu Falaschi – Moonlight (North American release)
2016 – Rapheumets Well – The Exile
2015 – Evilheart – Quinquaginta (North American release)
2015 – Hibria – Hibria (North American release)

For more info, please visit
http://www.testyourmetalofficial.com

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