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0 Maximum Volume Music – Howling Giant – Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 2 “”A superb second chapter – a third is in the works to bring it to a conclusion – listening to this and the first one together really shows the ambition that is at the heart of this project. And that is the skill here. You can enjoy this record on many levels. As standalone albums they work just fine, but if you want to buy into the story too, then this is a whole world of discovery.””

August 15, 2017
by Asher
· Howling Giant

“A superb second chapter – a third is in the works to bring it to a conclusion – listening to this and the first one together really shows the ambition that is at the heart of this project. And that is the skill here. You can enjoy this record on many levels. As standalone albums they work just fine, but if you want to buy into the story too, then this is a whole world of discovery.”

http://www.maximumvolumemusic.com/review-howling-giant-black-hole-space-wizard-part-2-2017/

0 Hallowed.se – Howling Giant – Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 2

August 15, 2017
by Asher
· Howling Giant

http://www.hallowed.se/english/music/reviews/2017/howling_giant-black_hole_space_wizard_pt2.html

0 Drop This Uk – Howling Giant – Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 2 “I’m at a bit of a loss for words; Black Hole Space Wizard Part 2 is consistent gold from start to finish. If you like spacey stoner-rock music then it is imperative that you buy this. Howling Giant are the Caravaggio’s of their genre.”

August 15, 2017
by Asher
· Howling Giant

I’m at a bit of a loss for words; Black Hole Space Wizard Part 2 is consistent gold from start to finish. If you like spacey stoner-rock music then it is imperative that you buy this. Howling Giant are the Caravaggio’s of their genre.

https://dropthisuk.com/2017/08/15/review-howling-giant-black-hole-space-wizard-part-2/

0 Third Eye Cinema – An Incipient End of Summer Roundup – Crafteon, Planet Eater, Centuries of Decay

August 15, 2017
by Asher
· Centuries of Decay · Crafteon · Planet Eater

Source: An Incipient End of Summer Roundup

0 EPK – Buried Realm – The Ichor Carcinoma (2017)

August 15, 2017
by Asher
· Buried Realm

Buried Realm – The Ichor Carcinoma (2017)

For Fans of Soilwork, Symphony X, Dissection, Kreator, Carcass

Release Date: September 29, 2017

Pre-order Date: August 18, 2017

LABEL: Self-Release

DISTRIBUTION: CD Baby

Album Pre-Order

Publicist – Jon Asher – ashermedia[@]gmail.com

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“On this album he proves himself to be some kind of instrumental wizard, and a vocal chameleon as well. But he has also surrounded himself with an array of guests that shines like a metal constellation in the night sky.” – No Clean Singing

“Given that The Ichor Carcinoma has so many guests, it stands to reason that it has a diverse sound, ranging from hyper-speed solos, breakdowns, a mixture of screams and clean singing and more, but at the end of the day, it can be classified as an impressive melodic death metal debut.” – Decibel Magazine

“From the very beginning of this track (Apeiron II: Global Dreamer), the riffing is here to cut your limbs ready to cook a nice melodic stew. Are you with me? Shades of Scar Symmetry, At the Gates, Hypocrisy, early Nightrage, late Soilwork and a fine slice of that machine gun style technical death metal drumming are found here. A delicious plate that I know will please a good bunch of my fellow seekers of melodic metal.” – Toilet Ov Hell

“”Buried Realm’s debut album The Ichor Carcinoma, which sees the next chapter in the soul key band member Josh Dummer’s, emotionally charged dark twisted vision come to life in the form of a hard hitting, electrifyingly intense experience for fans of Heavy Metal to experience and enjoy.” – Noizze UK

“After the melodic and haunting intro ‘Portal’ sets the tone for the album, listeners are treated to a full-frontal assault in the form of the album’s title track, ‘The Ichor Carcinoma’. This no holds barred shredfest is a perfect demonstration for what is yet to come, and a fantastic introduction to the sound that Buried Realm mastermind Josh Dummer has spent so many years working on. The track also showcases the first of many guest appearances on the album, with Bob Katsionis (Firewind, Revolution Renaissance) letting all hell loose in one of the most daring keyboard solos you’re likely to hear all year.” – Overdrive Mag

“There’s plenty of ear-candy to be found on The Ichor Carcinoma – be it in the form of aggressive melodeath riffing, soaring leads, or sheer vocal variety. While it doesn’t stray far outside of the genre realms, there’s only a handful of releases that one can think of in recent memory that execute it with this much passion and finesse. With its time of release, one hopes that the album doesn’t become lost in the mix of fall juggernauts. This is too strong to be overlooked.” – Dead Rhetoric

“There is more than enough content to shred your ears within The Ichor Carcinoma and more than enough to keep you listening over and over again, and that is just what this release does.” – Cadaver Garden

“Usually one man bands tend to sound almost amateurish due to their lack if input from other musicians, but every now and again you get one that does it well. The Ichor Carcinoma, from Buried Realm is one of those albums.” – Demons Zone

Josh Dummer (all instruments and vocals) – Photo Credit – Tamara Clarke

A true visionary is a rare thing; but such a man is Josh Dummer. Providing all instruments and vocals on his creation BURIED REALM’s debut, “The Ichor Carcinoma” with the exception of some very exciting guests such as Bob Katsionis (Firewind, Septicflesh), Brandon Ellis (Arsis, The Black Dahlia Murder, Cannabis Corpse), Christopher Amott (Arch Enemy, Armageddon), Dean Paul Arnold (Vital Remains), Marios Iliopoulos (Nightrage), Peter Wichers (Soilwork), Ryan Strain (Recode The Subliminal), Teemu Mäntysaari (Wintersun) and Travis Montgomery (Threat Signal, Jeff Loomis band). Dummer is a man who is not afraid to gaze into the abyss for music and lyrical inspiration.

Inspired by Opeth, Kreator, Old Man’s Child, Symphony X (and tons of old Hair Metal!); Dummer describes BURIED REALM’s music as ‘fierce, cutting, technical, melodic, and memorable.’ The studio project represents a hidden dimension within himself where the ‘buried disputes’ of his life are confronted only through music; where he can express musical ideas without compromising.

Eager for the fans to hear his debut album, Dummer reflects.

“I feel that listeners can appreciate it, not only on a musical level but hopefully enjoy the listening experience too. This album was a long time in the making and hopefully that translates. ‘The Ichor Carcinoma’ was originally supposed to be an EP. However, I had too many pre-production demos and didn’t want to scrap them, so I decided on a full-length, which fans can expect many guests across the entire album!”

Not afraid to draw deep from a painful wellspring of inspiration, Dummer adds.

“Many people close to me, myself included, have been though unfortunate life-threatening situations recently. No one is invincible and everyone walks though life like they are…I couldn’t ignore those events when it came to writing lyrics for this release. Some of the songs go into further detail about the terror I’ve experienced and personal demons I’ve faced. The lyrics are about the mental and physical battles of terminal illness/diseases and the attempt to rebuild.”

“The Ichor Carcinoma” is set for release on September 29th, 2017 with pre-order available on August 18th 2017.

(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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Release Date: September 29, 2017
Pre-Order Date: August 18, 2017
Distribution: CD Baby
Label: Self-Release

Album Title: The Ichor Carcinoma
Track Listing:
1. Portal (0:34)
2. The Ichor Carcinoma (4:56)
3. Asphyxiation’s Lullaby (5:04)
4. Through These Darkened Halls (4:05)
5. Apeiron I – The Legacy (5:02)
6. On Serpent Soil (4:46)
7. Apeiron II – Global Dreamer (5:06)
8. Unscrupulous (6:15)
9. Hidden Chapter (2:20)
10. SuperSpell (8:08)
Album Length: 46:20

Album Credits:
– All songs performed by: Josh Dummer
– All songs written by: Josh Dummer
– Produced by: Josh Dummer
– Mixed by: Josh Dummer
– Mastered by: Dan Swanö at Unisound AB
– Album Artwork by: Daniel McBride

Album Band Line Up:
Josh Dummer
Guest performances by track:
– Bob Katsionis (Firewind, Revolution Renaissance, Outloud, Serious Black) on tracks The Ichor Carcinoma, On Serpent Soil
– Brandon Ellis (Arsis, Cannabis Corpse, Black Dahlia Murder) on track SuperSpell
– Christopher Amott (Arch Enemy, Armageddon) on tracks Through These Darkened Halls, SuperSpell
– Dean Paul Arnold (Primal Frost, Vital Remains) on tracks On Serpent Soil, Unscrupulous
– Marios Iliopoulos (Nightrage) on SuperSpell
– Peter Wichers (Soilwork) on track The Ichor Carcinoma
– Ryan Strain (Plaguestorm) on track Asphyxiation’s Lullaby, Apeiron I & II
– Teemu Mäntysaari (Wintersun) on track Asphyxiation’s Lullaby
– Travis Montgomery (Threat Signal, Jeff Loomis band, Meytal Cohen, Nociceptor) on track Apeiron II

Live Band Line Up: Only a studio project at the moment.

Discography:
2017 – The Ichor Carcinoma

0 EPK – A Devil’s Din – One Hallucination Under God (2017)

August 15, 2017
by Asher
· A Devil's Din

A Devil’s Din – One Hallucination Under God

Release Date: Sept 29, 2017

Label: Island Dive Records

For fans of Ghost, Syd Barrett/Floyd, Psych-era Beatles, Early Sabbath,

70’s prog: Yes, King Crimson, etc, QOTSA, Tool, My Bloody Valentine

ADevilsDin.com | Facebook | Twittter @ADevilsDin | Reverbnation

Soundcloud | Youtube | Last.FM | CBC Radio 3 | Tumblr

Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby

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“There’s a really adventurous but relaxing sound to One Hallucination Under God. Kicking off with the trippy & mind-warping rock melody of Brave New World. It’s a start that will put a big smile on the face thanks to the feel-good vocals & hooky guitar riffs.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Headbanging Life

“Sounding like a mixture of early Black Sabbath and the prog rock of King Crimson, A Devils Din brings us their 3rd album of proggy psychedelia. The progressive elements in this album do not equate to long and boring, rather this album is full of mostly punctual, fun and catchy tracks. With an album title like One Hallucination Under God you are certain to have an idea of what to expect.” – Mind Noise Network

“One Hallucination Under God is a great album for learning the possibilities of merging classic and psychedelic rock. The chord changes from the Hawaiian guitar paired with a constant drum beat shows how A Devil’s Din’s primary concentration is mixing different musical genres to form one solid album.” – The Link Newspaper (Montreal, QC)

“With an excellent collection of sharp, relatively short songs stripped of any excess and with more hooks than a fishing tackle shop, One Hallucination Under God is the sound of a band totally at the top of their game in the studio with this elegantly crafted LP. ” – Thee Psychedelicatessen

“A Devil’s Din picks up right where their last album left off. Their psychedelic blend of Rock and Blues still blares right out of my speakers every time I have put this album on, either being in my car on my way to and from work or my situated computer space. The fuzz that comes from this album is cleverly blended and also pushed forth throughout the album. I found the mix between the fuzz and dilated vocals and the bass a interesting mix in One Hallucination Under God.” – Kingston Music Reviews

“Montreal psychedelic power trip A Devil’s Din continues to impress with this, their wittily titled third album. It is a timeless album, one with a great sense of fun and humour. Indeed, unlike so much of today’s music, it is positively positive! ” – Hellbound

“Rock ’n’ roll on the timeless precipice of psychedelic, progressive, transgressive danger. Be warned.” –Lorraine Carpenter, Montreal Mirror/ Cult Mtl

“For those into the good old smoothness of Bowie, the cheery lightheartedness of The Pixies, and a dark side of Sabbath, this is definitely an album (One Day This Will All Be Yours) to check out!” – Forget The Box

“This trio reminded me of a psychedelic, more-progressive version of Black Sabbath. ” – Bucketlist Music Reviews

“I simply love this album. I love to take a trip back into the glorious sounds of vintage psychedelic rock music and I would honestly suggest you do the same.” – Merchants of Air

“easy listening, sit back and enjoy the ride.” – Kats Metal Litter Box

“the band has one very important thing! Good songs. And even more special, great lyrics.” – ProgShine

“This is one gigantic trip, man! This album will have you gliding back through time to the days when Pink Floyd was still Syd Barrett’s band; to the time that Status Quo was writing Pictures of Matchstick Men, or when The Byrds wrote their famous Eight Miles High or The Doors their Spanish Caravan. Psychedelic sounds rule this album, yet with the spirit of Tony Iommi waiting in the wings to add some darker riffs. At least, towards the second half of the album, the band does sound a wee bit heavier than at the start.” – DPRP.net

“If you like old Jefferson Airplane, Yellow Submarine era Beatles and the like then you should dig the hell out of A Devil’s Din. I found it to be a lot of fun.” – Thy Demons Be Scribblin

” really love a great power trio, and A Devil’s Din is a power trio that sound like a 5 piece. The record is good listening, with some songs needing undivided attention due to the poetic lyrical content. With that being said, Skylight is a record with many layers and deserves many listens.” – Slickster Magazine

“Skylight is driven with hooks, and melodies and sprawling lead playing. I bet seeing these guys play live in an open air festival would be quite the experience.” – Kingston Music Reviews
“If you’re in the mood for a musical voyage into another era this is certainly an album you need.” – Canadian Beats

“treat for those that love their music trippy, funky and decked out in an Afghan coat and John Lennon sunglasses.” – Musipedia of Metal

“Drawing from Cream, Syd Barrett Pink Floyd, and all points in between, A Devil’s Din has reminded us how beautiful music once was.” – Glacially Musical

“Listening to A Devil’s Din has made me very, very happy–it is spacey, proggy, rocky, poppy and riffy all at the same time. It goes really good with grass, man!” – Mikey Heppner, Priestess/UBT/ Beat Cops

“Black Sabbath on Crass” – Dan Webster, Greenland Productions

“Hidden Treasures of Montreal pt.2: A Devil’s Din first full length is chockablock with ear-bending psych” – Matt Lee,Bigtakeover.com

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Release Date: Sept 29, 2017
LABEL: Island Dive Records
DISTRIBUTION: Bandcamp

1. Eternal Now (3:25)
2. Brave New World (4:26)
3. Nearly Normal (4:06)
4. Home (5:15)
5. Who You Are (5:03)
6. Where Do We Go (5:04)
7. One Hallucination Under God (4:10)
8. Sea of Time (5:18)
9. Evolution (5:01)
Album Length: 41:50

• All songs performed by: A Devil’s Din
• All songs written by: A Devil’s Din
• Produced by: David Lines
• Mixed by: Greg Smith
• Mastered by: Ryan Morey
• Recorded in Montreal by Francis Bélanger Lacas, Studio Mixart & Samuel Gemme, ReelRoad Studios
• Album Artwork by: Eric Manella
• Member of: SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album Band Line Up:
• Dave Lines, Guitar/Keyboards/Vocals
• Tom G. Stout, Bass/Guitar/Vocals
• Dom Salameh, Drums/Perc/Vocals
• Celina Wolfe, Back up Vocals, Where Do We Go

Live Band Line Up:
• Dave Lines, Guitar/Keyboards/Vocals
• Tom G. Stout, Bass/Guitar/Vocals
• Dom Salameh, Drums/Perc/Vocals

Discography:
2017 – One Hallucination Under God (LP)
2016 – I’m Freaking Out: The Saga of the Missing Child (Web Release Fan Gift)
2016 – Skylight (LP)
2011 – One Day All This Will Be Yours (LP)

Shared Stage with:
Big Kick, UUBBUURRUU, Andrew Johnston, The Van Arks, Mooch, Scarecrows, Empty Yellers,
Octaves & Eagles, La Tragedie, Chucky Macdonald, Room Control, Das Blankout, Arms of the Girl, Pachyderm, Keychain, Paddle to the Sea, Telephant Graveyard

Festival / Tours:
2016 – Skylight UK Tour
2016 – YARP Fest, Folkestone UK
2015 – Warnockstock ON
2014 – Earthdance Q
2013 – Montreal Psych Fest
2012 – POP Mtl 2012
2010 – Infringement Mtl

L-R – Thomas Chollet (R) Bass, Guitar, Vocals, David Lines – Keys, Guitar, Vocals, Dominique Salameh – Drums, Vocals (Photo Credit: Christine Deita)

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A Devil’s Din are the psychedelic brainchild of UK-born Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist David Lines; joined on his creative journey by disciple of the Rickenbaker bass Thomas Chollet, and virtuoso drummer Dom Salameh

They are a trio of sonic alchemists that together create a chemical wedding of cosmic chords, constantly seeking the philosopher’s stone of the perfect psychedelic song…and as we all know, it’s not the journey…it’s the trip!

And A Devil’s Din certainly takes listeners on a trip…a journey to the center of the psyche with their superb mind-expanding music created for all the right reasons. Inspired by The Beatles (66,67), Syd Barret-era Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Byrds, Lines describes his band’s music as ‘adventurous, transcendent, melodic, esoteric, rockin’!”.

A Devil’s Din has two fine albums under their collective kaftans, ‘One Day All This Will Be Yours’ (2011) and ‘Skylight’ (2016), and now, as though creating a trans-dimensional triptych, they unleash ‘One Hallucination Under God’.

Lines has very positive aims.

“A Devil’s Din plays a form of rock music that takes cues from both psychedelic and progressive styles. Our goal is to create adventure though sound, hopefully allowing out listeners to connect with something more along the way. We know it’s only rock ‘n’ roll, but we want to have a positive effect on their psyche, not just through the music, but with words as well…This album is a trip to listen to, full of grooves and hooks and colour and meaning that will resonate with the Experienced Mind!…Overall the theme of the album is about “Perception Versus Reality”, our world is essentially a subjective experience, a reflection of our individual thoughts and judgments!”

‘One Hallucination Under God’ will be available as of September 29th, 2017.

(bio written by Steve Earles)

0 PureGrainAudio – ZAUM @ Bovine Sex Club (Toronto, ON) on August 5, 2017 [Show Review]

August 15, 2017
by Asher
· Zaum

http://puregrainaudio.com/reviews/zaum-w-flying-fortress-white-lake-snakes-mother-s-green-bovine-sex-club-toronto-on-on-august-5-2017-show-review

0 Glacially Musical – Crafteon – Cosmic Reawakening “This CD is a DIY project. Crafteon’s work without a label is masterful. It’s a bit rare to make an album that sounds this great. Even on CD, through the tiny speakers, this album sounds amazing.”

August 15, 2017
by Asher
· Crafteon

This CD is a DIY project. Crafteon’s work without a label is masterful. It’s a bit rare to make an album that sounds this great. Even on CD, through the tiny speakers, this album sounds amazing.

http://glaciallymusical.blogspot.ca/2017/08/lp-review-cosmic-reawakening-by-crafteon.html

0 Grim Reader Reviews – Howling Gaint – Black Hole Space Wizard – Part 2 – “a solid slice of stoner doom rock”

August 14, 2017
by Asher
· Howling Giant

a solid slice of stoner doom rock. With vocals similar to Ozzy Osbourne era Black Sabbath particularly on the track, The Pioneer, fans of the brummy metal titans will certainly dig this band. The riffs are thick and heavy though tuneful and the production suits the music well. There is plenty of melody on offer and fans of Pallbearer and their like should definitely check Howling Giant out.

https://beavisthebookhead.com/2017/08/12/ep-review-howling-giant-black-hole-space-wizard-part-2/