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0 Reminder – Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival 2018 w/ Dopethrone, Brant Bjork, Sasquatch, La Chinga and more! – Tickets On Sale Now! – Beard Contest Sponsored by Mammoth Beard Co. – Calgary’s Top Two Food Trucks: The Perogy Boyz and Waffles & Chix On Location!

April 4, 2018
by Asher
· 420 Music & Arts Festival · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 4, 2018

420MusicAndArtsFestival.ca

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Reminder – Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival 2018
w/ Dopethrone, Brant Bjork, Sasquatch, La Chinga and more!

Tickets On Sale Now!

Beard Contest Sponsored by Mammoth Beard Co.Calgary’s Top Two Food Trucks: The Perogy Boyz and Waffles & Chix On Location!

Official Festival Poster Artwork by Mike Calhoun / Sketchy Intuitions, Austin, TX

What the press is saying:

The Rock Metal Podcast: Interview with festival co-organizer CC Getty here.

The Gauntlet: The 420 Music and Arts Festival is a homegrown bash here.

Daily Hive: 420 Music and Arts Festival returning to Calgary for a second year here.

Hellbound: Festivals You Don’t Wanna Miss here.

Just a few weeks away! 420 Music & Arts Festival presented by METALHEADS UNITED returns to Calgary, AB on April 19th, 20th, and 21st at Distortion (3828 Macleod Trail).

This year’s event features tons of great music with headliners Dopethrone, Brant Bjork (Kyuss, Vista Chino) (special guest DJ set on 420), Sasquatch and La Chinga along with over 20 other acts ranging from stoner rock/stoner metal, doom, psychedelic and heavy blues.

The festival will also showcase exhibitors and vendors such as Hemporium, Millie’s Tree, Norml Canada, SANE Clothing and more along with Calgary’s top two favourite food trucks on location The Perogy Boyz (all three days) and Waffles & Chix (Friday and Saturday) plus a beard contest sponsored by Mammoth Beard Co.

Festival Hours:

Thursday, April 19 – Doors 6pm, Bands 7pm to 2am

Friday, April 20 – Doors 4pm, Bands 6pm to 2am – Come on down on 420 for 420!

Saturday, April 21 – Doors 4pm, Bands 5pm to 2am

Ticket Info:

All available in the Festival store: www.420musicandartsfestival.ca/store-2/

3 day passes will be available at $69 CAD until Wednesday, April 18.
$21 CAD saving on all three days by buying a full festival pass.

Single Day Advance Tickets:

Thursday, April 19 $25 CAD

Friday, April 20 $30 CAD

Saturday, April 21 $35 CAD

($5 CAD more at the door for each day)

Just Added:

2 Day Packages:

Thursday, April 19 and Friday April 20 – $45 CAD

Thursday, April 19 and Saturday April 21 – $50 CAD

Friday, April 20 and Saturday April 21 – $55 CAD

There is a $10 CAD advance savings by buying the 2 days together.

**These are available until Wednesday April 18 at 11:59pm

All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued unless full festival cancellation. 420 Music & Arts Festival reserve the right to change the line up as required due to band scheduling and / or other circumstances beyond their control.

420 Music & Arts Festival 2018 Line-Up

Thursday April 19

Sasquatch (Los Angeles, CA) – www.facebook.com/sasquatchrocks

Great Electric Quest (San Diego, CA) – www.facebook.com/electricquest

Electric Owl (Calgary, AB) – www.facebook.com/electricowlrocks

Gin Lahey (members of Chron Goblin and Witchstone) (Calgary, AB) – http://www.instagram.com/ginlahey

RAW (Calgary, AB) – www.facebook.com/RAWbluesfromhell

Set and Stoned (Calgary, AB) – www.facebook.com/SetAndStoned

Solid Brown (Calgary, AB) – www.facebook.com/solidbrown

Friday April 20

Brant Bjork (Palm Desert, CA) (DJ sets between bands, spinning rare vinyl and closing the festival night) – http://www.brantbjork.net

La Chinga (Vancouver, BC) – www.facebook.com/La-Chinga-389979744359207

Buffalo Bud Buster (Calgary, AB) – www.facebook.com/buffalobudbuster

Mendozza (Vancouver, BC) – www.facebook.com/MENDOZZA-13464608010

Bazaraba (Calgary, AB) – www.facebook.com/Bazarababand

Chronobot (Sask) – www.facebook.com/Chronobot

Black Hell Oil (Saskatoon, SK) – www.facebook.com/BlackHellOil

The Mothercraft (Edmonton, AB) – www.facebook.com/TheMothercraft

Saturday April 21

Dopethrone (Montreal, QC) – www.facebook.com/dopethrone.mthell

Buzzard (Victoria, BC) – www.facebook.com/LoudBuzzard

Orbital Express (Regina. SK) – www.facebook.com/orbitalexpress

The Electric Revival (Calgary, AB) – www.facebook.com/theelectricrevival

Chunkasaurus (Nanaimo, BC) – www.facebook.com/theCHUNKASAURUS

Heron (Vancouver, BC) – www.facebook.com/herondoom

Ogimaa (Winnipeg, MB) – www.facebook.com/OgimaaDoom

Haaze (Calgary, AB) – www.facebook.com/HAAZEBAND

Pelican Death Squad (Calgary, AB) – www.facebook.com/pelicandeathsquad

About:
The 2017 420 Music & Arts Festival was a three day celebration featuring 22 Stoner Rock, Desert Rock, Doom & Sludge Metal and Fuzzy, Kick Ass Rock n Roll bands surrounding the culture that is 420, which included headliners WO FAT, ANCIIENTS and BLACK MASTIFF.

For more info:
http://www.420musicandartsfestival.ca
http://www.facebook.com/420MusicAndArtsFestival
http://twitter.com/420FestivalYYC

2018 Partners:

Media:
Absolute Underground Magazine
BeatRoute (AB)
Broken Neck Radio
Calgary Metal Scene Events
CJSW 90.9 FM
Exclaim!
The Highway
Metal Master Kingdom
PureGrainAudio.com
SKUNK Magazine

Business Sponsors:
Asher Media Relations
Big Rock Brewery
Calgary Beer Core
The Celestial Agency
Days Inn Calgary South
Deadly Tattoos
Distortion – Live Music Venue
Loud as Hell Festival
Mammoth Beard Co.
Sloth Records
Titan Products

Exhibitors and Vendors: (more to be announced)
Hemporium
Millie’s Tree
Norml Canada
The Perogy Boyz
SANE Clothing
Waffles & Chix

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0 WITHIN THE GIANT’S REACH Announce Tour Dates; Launch EP Pre-Order; Rip Your Face Off With “Faceless” Lyric Video; Debut EP “In The Beginning” Out May 11th

April 4, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Within The Giant's Reach

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 4, 2018

For fans of After The Burial, Lamb of God, Emmure, Upon A Burning Body, Chimaira, Fear Factory, Slipknot

WITHIN THE GIANT’S REACH Announce Tour Dates; Launch EP Pre-Order

Rip Your Face Off With “Faceless” Lyric Video

Debut EP “In The Beginning” Out May 11th

San Antonio-based WITHIN THE GIANT’S REACH will be unleashing their debut EP “In The Beginning” on May 11th. Already revealing their debut single “Faceless”, the quintet is proud to announce their aggressive, motivational, hard-hitting lyrical metal will be hitting the US Midwest during May and June, which includes a hometown show (all dates listed below).

Making music courageously drawn from the present, inspired by the reality of the world that surrounds them. Theirs is a firestorm of fury, a searing sonic symphony of songs from the heart dealing, in songs likes ‘Scars’ and ‘Faceless’ with such subjects as bullying and internet trolls. Overall with songs like ‘Rise and ‘The Summit’, WITHIN THE GIANT’S REACH make music of strength, self-belief and empowerment, which will all be featured on their debut EP “In The Beginning”, which is now available for pre-order via the band’s Bandcamp here and Big Cartel here.

Guitarist William Taylor comments:

“We are stoked for fans to hear the new EP and feel the energy. We want it to wake them up inside. We want to inspire them to conquer their Giants and to do great things. No matter how hard it gets…Move forward! You only have one life, so live it! We want to project our drive, our reach for heavy brutal music, bringing back lyrical song-writing.”

“Faceless” – Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/yOR_zI95rP8

EP Teaser – https://youtu.be/Fn5vnOhJBMI

WITHIN THE GIANT’S REACH – The Beginning of It All Tour
May 25 – Lawton, OK – Railhead Saloon
May 26 – Old Doniphan, KS – Rockstock
May 27 – St. Louis, MO – Firebird
May 28 – Quincy, IL – PJ’s Pub – info
May 31 – Houston, TX – Acadia Bar & Grill – info
June 1 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live – info
June 3 – San Antonio, TX – Fitzgerald’s Bar & Live Music – info

Track Listing:
1. The Summit (3:48)
2. Faceless (4:31)
3. Rise (4:23)
4. Collapse Rebuild (4:36)
5. Scars (3:28)
6. Same Blood (3:42)
EP Length: 24:31

WITHIN THE GIANT’S REACH is:
– William Taylor – Guitar
– Norman Lucas – Vocals
– Evan Parigi – Drums
– Edgardo Ortiz – Bass
– Lenny Martinez – Guitar

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/withinthegiantsreach
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bCS
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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“I can’t even try and place Within the Giant’s Reach into any genre as they seem to cover most genres in one track. There are elements of Thrash, Death, Death-core, Hardcore and Tech Death. How it is possible to manage this in one track is beyond my imagination. If their forthcoming EP is anything like this track, then I am sure that Within the Giant’s Reach will find themselves a lot of new fans across the globe.” – The Metal Review

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0 May 11 – Calgary – Decimate Metalfest Fundraiser FT. The Convalescence & Guests

April 3, 2018
by Asher
· Decimate MetalFest · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 2018

May 11 – Calgary – Decimate Metalfest Fundraiser FT. The Convalescence & Guests

May 11, 2018 – Please join Voxx Promos and Distortion – Live Music Venue in welcoming the Decimate Metalfest – 2018! Fundraiser featuring The Convalescence, Quietus, Embers of Empires, Becomes Astral and for their Calgary debut, our very own SYRYN!

THERE WILL ALSO BE A SILENT AUCTION!

The Convalescence (Toledo,OH)
The Convalescence is a Symphonic Deathcore band founded in Toledo,OH in early Spring 2011 by Keith Wampler. The band now consists of Vocalist Keith Wampler, Guitarist Zac Lunsford, Bassist Ron Buckley, Drummer Charles Webber, and Keyboardist Katie McCrimmon. The Convalescence has spent the last several years touring nearly non stop and earning a rapidly growing worldwide fan base including tours with Venom Inc,GOATWHORE, Toxic Holocaust, Testament, Sepultura, Otep, Suffocation,Cattle Decapitation, Cryptopsy, Ill Nino, As Blood Runs Black, Rings of Saturn, and many more as well as appearing on select dates of the 2017 Summer Slaughter tour with The Black Dahlia Murder, New England Metal And Hardcore Festival 2017, Full Terror Assault Festival 2017 with Overkill, Dirtfest 2016 & 2017 with Killswitch Engage, Rock Fest 2016 with Slipknot, Mayhem Festival 2015 with Slayer and King Diamond and many more!

https://www.facebook.com/theconvalescence/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYGXh9gyROA

Embers of Empires (Calgary, AB)
Inspired by Lamb of God, with melodic aspects like In Flames or Darkest Hour, and even more death metal influences like The Black Dahlia Murder, Embers of Empires pride themselves on a diverse sound and a high energy stage show that is sure to please.

https://www.facebook.com/embersofempires/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns7NwnfAa_w

Quietus (Edmonton, AB)
QUIETUS is a Melodic Death Thrash Metal Band started around 2002. They are an Edmonton based metal band that has been in the scene for quite a long time. They recently released a full album, in the fall of 2017 entitled “Of Scars And Devastation”.

https://www.facebook.com/QuietusMetalband/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2CYT9JAuJM

Becomes Astral (Guelph, ON)
Becomes Astral is a progressive death metal band based out of Guelph, Ontario. ‘The Mind’ & ‘Paleblood Sky’ available NOW on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Google Play, Amazon, Pandora, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube, Microsoft Groove, ClaroMusica, Saavn, MediaNet.

https://www.facebook.com/BecomesAstral/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOC4DE8eg2Q

SYRYN (Calgary, AB)
SYRYN (Siren) – Calgary based metal band combining the roots of Blues, the domination of Power Metal and the rapid shreds of Thrash. SYRYN will seduce and entice you with mysterious and menacing melodies, captivating vocals and swift drum attacks. the released their debut single, “Unbreakable” in December of 2017 and are ready to hit the stage for their debut live performance in May of 2018!

https://www.facebook.com/syrynofficial/
https://syryn.bandcamp.com/track/unbreakable
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If you’re interested in sponsoring or donating silent auction items for the Decimate Metalfest Fundraiser or to Deceimate Metalfest, please caontactSloan Voxx, Decimate Metalfest or e-mail decimatemf@gmail.com.

Doors at 8:00 / Bands at 8:30

Tickets $10 / Door $15

WE ALSO ACCEPT E-TRANSER –
Send ticket orders to: voxxpromos@gmail.com
Password: voxxpromos
Please include the name of the show in your description.
(Purchased tickets will be held at the door for pickup the night of the event. The name on your e-transfer will be the name on the ticket for pick up)

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NO MINORS!!

Thank you for your support!
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Calgary’s DECIMATE MetalFest Announces 2018 Line-Up
w/ Ninjaspy, Citizen Rage, Insurrection, The Order of Chaos, FILTH and more!

Calgary, Alberta – Distortion – Live Music Venue – June 7-10, 2018

Taking over four summer nights from June 7th – 10th in Calgary, AB at Distortion Live Venue, DECIMATE MetalFest is proud to announce their 2018 line up for their inaugural year of brutality showcasing underground metal from across Western Canada and beyond.

DMF organizer Sloan Voxx of Voxx Promos comments:

“Voxx Promos is excited to be embarking on this adventure of starting our very own Metal Festival! We’ve been very fortunate to have worked with so many incredible people and bands over the years and we value them so much. What better way to spend a weekend than to bring them all together for 4 nights nights of epic music and entertainment! We have a great team on board and we can’t wait to get this fest off the ground with the help of seasoned and up-an-coming metal bands of all kinds! Let’s do this! DECIMATE!”

Decimate MetalFest 2018 Line Up
Facebook event link here.

Thursday, June 7 – (Bands at 7:30pm) – info

Ninjaspy (Vancouver, BC)
Widow’s Peak (Calgary, AB)
Nylithia(Vancouver, BC)
Blackwater Burial (Vancouver, BC)
For A Life Unburdened (Medicine Hat, AB)
Chaos Being (Calgary, AB)

Friday, June 8 – (Bands at 7:30pm) – info

Citizen Rage (Calgary, AB)
Insurrection (Gatineau, QC)
Hammerdrone (Calgary, AB)
Sludgehammer (Toronto, ON)
Gatekeeper (Vancouver, BC)
Hazzerd (Calgary, AB)

Saturday, June 9 – (Bands at 7:30pm) – info

The Order of Chaos (Edmonton, AB)
Benevolent Like Quietus (Calgary, AB)
Odinfist (Armstrong, BC)
Tessitura (Edmonton, AB)
Illyrian (Calgary, AB)
Accostal (Calgary, AB)

Sunday, June 10 (Bands at 7:00pm) – info

Filth (Shelby, NC)
From The Wolves (Calgary, AB)
Insvrgence (Austin, TX)
World Class White Trash (Calgary, AB)
Loser (Detroit, MI)
Detherous (Calgary, AB)

Ticket Info:

Advance weekend passes are $69 CAD.

Advance single night tickets will be $20 CAD on June 7, 8 and 9 and $15 CAD on June 10.

Door tickets will be $25 CAD on June 7, 8 and 9 and $20 CAD on June 10.

Advance tickets can be purchased through local bands or online at: https://www.showpass.com/decimate-metalfest-2018/

Decimate Metalfest will also be hosting a festival fundraiser May 11, 2018 at Distortion – Live Music Venue featuring:
The Convalescence (Toledo,OH)
Embers of Empires (Calgary, AB)
Quietus (Edmonton, AB)
Becomes Astral (Guelph, ON)
Syryn (Calgary, AB)

Event info – Decimate Metalfest Fundraiser – https://www.facebook.com/events/712236099165202/

Advance tickets can be purchased through local bands or online at: https://www.showpass.com/decimate-metalfest-fundraiser

More info:
Website: https://decimatemf.wixsite.com/decimateme
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decimatemf/
Instagram: DecimateMetalfest
Twitter: @decimatemf
Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/decimatemf/events

If you are interested in helping sponsor or volunteering at DECIMATE METALFEST, please contact: decimatemf@gmail.com

About:

Decimate MetalFest is the brainchild of Sloan Voxx of Voxx Promotions, which is destined to become an annual Canadian metal pilgrimage to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. With the many yearly festivals becoming part of the national metal heritage, Sloan wants Decimate MetalFest to become one of the best-known events alongside the various festivals located within Alberta, and Western Canada. With Voxx Promos booking and promotional experience, and the support of metalheads internationally, there is nothing to stop them from reaching their goal of bringing in the masses and putting on incredible metal festivals for years to come!” (writing credit – Ingrid Newton)

Voxx Promos was the head promoter for Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio’s CEMR Metalfest in 2017 (https://www.facebook.com/events/222522428193641/), which showcased a killer line up of Western Canada’s up and coming metal bands such as Terrifier, Planet Eater, Display of Decay, W.M.D, Vile Insignia, Path to Extinction, Tessitura, Anarcheon, Kelevra, Train Bigger Monkeys, Ye Goat-Herd Gods, Detherous, Juliet Ruin, Augurium, Anti-Pattern, Forsaken Rite, Graveyard Nemesis and Benevolent Like Quietus.

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2018 Partners:
A-Bomb Photography
Absolute Underground Magazine
Asher Media Relations
BeatRoute (AB)
Broken Neck Radio
CJSW 90.9 FM
Distortion – Live Music Venue
Hanks Feed Services
Metal Devastation Radio
Metal Master Kingdom
Metal Nation Radio
Metal-Rules.com
PureGrainAudio.com
RavenKin Photography
Rock Bottom – Cjsw 90.9FM
SANE Clothing
Sloth Records
TOTAL METAL Productions
Subway Automotive (Lethbridge, AB)

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0 Frame Music – Karkoas – Children of The Void

April 3, 2018
by Asher
· Karkaos

This is an incredibly tight, incredibly interesting album, and although it has taken a few years for them to get around to releasing their second album I am sure that it can’t be long until a major label comes knocking on their door, as these guys deserve to be far more well-known than they are at present. Tight, heavy, hard, melodic, superb.

http://framemusic.net/2018/04/02/karkaos-children-of-the-void-2017/