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0 Calgary’s DECIMATE MetalFest Issues 2018 Line-Up Update w/ Citizen Rage, Ninjaspy, The Order of Chaos, FILTH, Insurrection and more!
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 2018
Calgary’s DECIMATE MetalFest Issues 2018 Line-Up Update
w/ Citizen Rage, Ninjaspy, The Order of Chaos, FILTH, Insurrection 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 announces a line-up update for this year’ 2018 event 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.
ALL 4 NIGHTS WILL BE MC’d By CJSW 90.9FM’s Wally Laurier (AKA “Wicked Wally”)
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)
Hazzerd (Calgary, AB)
Sludgehammer (Toronto, ON)
Gatekeeper (Vancouver, BC)
Accostal (Calgary, AB)
Saturday, June 9 – (Bands at 7:30pm) – info
The Order of Chaos (Edmonton, AB) (Final show with Drummer Tim Prevost)
Benevolent Like Quietus (Calgary, AB)
Odinfist (Armstrong, BC) (EP Release Show)
Tessitura (Edmonton, AB) (EP Release Show)
Illyrian (Calgary, AB)
Syryn (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:
Weekend passes are currently available for $69.00 (only available online or through Voxx Promos Direct).
Single night tickets will be $20.00 on June 7, 8 and 9 and $15.00 on June 10.
Door will be $25.00 on June 7, 8 and 9 and $20.00 on June 10.
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)
Tickets can be purchased through local bands or online at: https://www.showpass.com/decimate-metalfest-fundraiser
Silent Auction items will be taking place at both the Fundraiser and Festival – Special thank you to all bands and sponsors who have contributed and donated!
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:
Hanks Feed Services
Subway Automotive
Distortion – Live Music Venue
Asher Media Relations
Big Rock Brewery
Steamwhistle
Metal Master Kingdom
TOTAL METAL Productions
SANE Clothing
CJSW 90.9 FM
Rock Bottom – CJSW 90.9FM
RavenKin Photography
The Fourth Apparel
A-Bomb Photography
Metal-Rules.com
Metal Nation Radio
Metal Devastation Radio
Broken Neck Radio
Absolute Underground Magazine
Calgary Beer Core
Sloth Records
BeatRoute (AB)
Kiss My Gritz
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0 WITHIN THE GIANT’S REACH Premiere Full EP Stream “In The Beginning” via TheCirclePit + “The Beginning Of It All Tour” (OK/KS/MO/IL/TX)

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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 10, 2018
For fans of After The Burial, Lamb of God, Emmure, Upon A Burning Body, Chimaira, Fear Factory, Slipknot
WITHIN THE GIANT’S REACH Premiere Full EP Stream “In The Beginning” via TheCirclePit
“The Beginning Of It All Tour” (OK/KS/MO/IL/TX)
Debut EP “In The Beginning” Out May 11th

Making music courageously drawn from the present and inspired by the reality of the world that surrounds them, San Antonio’s WITHIN THE GIANT’S REACH is a firestorm of fury. Creating a searing sonic symphony of songs from the heart, the band is set to unleash their debut EP “In The Beginning” on May 11th. Presenting tracks likes ‘Scars’ and ‘Faceless’ with subject matter of bullying and internet trolls along with music of strength, self-belief and empowerment with songs like ‘Rise and ‘The Summit’, the quintet are ready to make an impact with fans by offering the first listen of the EP’s full stream via TheCicrclePit.com at the following link: https://www.thecirclepit.com/2018/05/within-the-giants-reach-in-the-beginning-world-premiere-ep-stream
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.”
EP pre-order is available via the band’s Bandcamp here and Big Cartel here.
Videos:
“The Summit” – https://youtu.be/mMiWx61BsBQ
“Faceless” – Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/yOR_zI95rP8
In additional news, WITHIN THE GIANT’S REACH will be hitting the road to perform dates in the US Midwest during May and June, which includes a hometown EP release show in San Antonio on June 3rd (all dates listed below).

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 – info
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
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 Metal Ashes radio show – Episode 093 – 4th May, 2018 w/ AxMinister, Valyria, Widow’s Peak and more!
Playlist – https://metalashesofphoenix.wordpress.com/
0 Vernon Morning Star – MetalFest headbanging headliners announced
0 Armstrong MetalFest Announces 2018 Line-Up w/ Kataklysm, Sarah Longfield, Archspire, The Kennedy Veil and more! Tickets Available Now! July 13-14 – Armstrong, BC @ Hassen Arena – Social Media Hashtag – #10YearsArmstrong

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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 9, 2018
ArmstrongMetalFest.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube | AMF Merch Online Store
Armstrong MetalFest Announces 2018 Line-Up
w/ Kataklysm, Sarah Longfield, Archspire, The Kennedy Veil and more!
Tickets Available Now!
July 13-14 – Armstrong, BC @ Hassen Arena
Social Media Hashtag – #10YearsArmstrong

Free Download – AMF’s Mountain Moshpit Vol. 2
featuring over an hour of headbanging tunes from 2017 AMF Fest performing bands
https://armstrongmetalfest.bandcamp.com/album/armstrong-metalfest-2017-mountain-moshpit-vol-2
Kelowna Now: Armstrong Metal Festival Co-founder reflects on a decade of metal – Video Interview here.
ARMSTRONG METALFEST is proud to announce its 2018 line up featuring headliners KATAKLYSM, SARAH LONGFIELD, ARCHSPIRE, THE KENNEDY VEILand more (full line-up listed below).
What first began as a backyard show has now grown into one of Western Canada’s best mountain moshpits in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Reaching its 10 year milestone, Armstrong MetalFest is now anchored as one of the largest gatherings of metalheads from across Western Canada and beyond. The 2018 line-up will feature over 30 bands performing on July 13th and 14th at the Hassen Arena in Armstrong, BC.
Festival co-founder Jesse Valstar comments:
“Everyone in West Metal Entertainment Society has put in the extra effort in making this year the best year we have ever had. Celebrating 10 years of this festival is a big deal! There were people who were quite skeptical about the event when it first originated, some even went as far as to say “it would never work” and that “it won’t last”. Now ten years later, the tone overall is very welcoming and has been for many years!
This year’s line up brings together a good mix of bands that have never played and fan favorites. Kataklysm has been a band we have sought after over the years and have finally booked! It’s great timing also with them releasing a new album in June!
This year’s Armstrong Metalfest is a milestone for us. We have successfully made it to a decade of metal in the Okanagan!”
Ticket Prices
Ticket Link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/tickets/
Advance Weekend passes $125 CAD, walk up rate $165 CAD.
Day Passes
Please check out the FAQ for information about special day passes and pricing at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/about/faq/
2018 Early Entry
Want to grab your favourite camp spot and beat the rush of metal heads? Guests are welcome to arrive Thursday after 11:00 AM.
2018 Camping and Parking
All tickets include tent camping. You are welcome to sleep in your vehicle, RV or trailer. Traveling in an RV? Make sure to reserve your spot so you’re guaranteed a spot that includes water and power hookups. Reserve Online at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/contact/rv-reservations/
Facebook Event
AMF 2018 – https://www.facebook.com/events/100361367508622/
Armstrong MetalFest 2018 Line-Up:
Katakylsm
Sarah Longfield (Wisconsin)
Archspire (Vancouver)
The Kennedy Veil (Sacramento)
Odinfist (Armstrong)
Begrime Exemious (Edmonton)
Neck of The Woods (Vancouver)
XUL (Vernon)
Road Rash (Vancouver)
Blackwater Burial (Vancouver)
Gladius Sky (Vernon)
Apollyon (Vancouver)
Gatekeeper (Vancouver)
The Hallowed Catharsis (Vancouver)
Apprentice (Vancouver)
DropDeadFred (Kelowna)
Concrete Funeral (Calgary)
Endless Chaos (Winnipeg)
ArkenFire (Kelowna)
Detherous (Calgary)
Plaguebringer (Calgary)
Protosequence (Edmonton)
Torrefy (Victoria)
Trollband (Vancouver/Edmonton)
Illyrian (Calgary)
Nomad (Enderby)
Irradiation (Kelowna)
Earth’s Ashes (Red Deer)
Giants Arise (Mission)
Throne of the Dead (Prince George)
Death Machine (Kelowna)
Tides of Kharon (Edmonton)
Displaced (Kelowna)
Anarcheon (Vancouver)
Bring Your Own Bodies (Lethbridge)
Breaking The Silent (Edmonton)
Forsaken Rite (Edmonton)
For more info, please visit www.ArmstrongMetalFest.ca
About:
Taking influence from Europe’s music festival circuit, Armstrong Metal Fest is a heavy metal celebration that encourages metal heads from across Canada and the globe to mosh and camp with the backdrop of great outdoors of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. What started as a backyard party in 2009 with nothing but eleven local metal bands such as Terrifier, Xul and Odinfist to name a few, has grown into a a huge success admired by the Western Canadian Metal scene. 2017 was the ninth year of the festival and was its largest year for music and attendance. Previous years of the festival have seen line ups with Cattle Decapitation, Suffocation, Beyond Creation, Dayglo Abortions, Rivers of Nihil, The Zenith Passage, Anciients, Bison BC, Striker, Crimson Shadows, Holy Grail, Archspire, Cryptopsy, Unleash The Archers, Divinity, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy, Vesperia, XUL, Odinfist, Death Toll Rising, Gomorrah among many others.
What the press is saying:
“In the past, metalheads had to travel to Germany to experience the rush a big festival, such as Wacken Open Air. But local headbangers decided to bring that feeling home with Armstrong Metalfest.” – Vernon Morning Star
“Go Big or Stay at Home: Armstrong has that welcoming feeling for rock show.” – The Valley Voice
“To witness such a gathering of talent is an absolute privilege, and for that fact alone, I will certainly be returning to Armstrong Metal Fest.” – Beatroute BC
“This festival is now going to be my yearly must-go-to event and if you’re a metal head that hasn’t attended, or a curious metal voyeur, do yourself a favour and check it out, you will not regret it.” – Abort Mag
“The Armstrong Metalfest is one such event and has grown from its initial, humble beginnings seven years ago to be a regular mainstay, with its south-central BC location making for a popular summertime destination for fans and bands alike.” Decibel Mag
Named one of the out-of-town music festivals worth the trip by The Vancouver Sun
“For metalheads, this is a great vacation where groups of all sizes can enjoy their favourite musical genre in a fun, energized environment. Not to mention, the camping!” The Permanent Rain Press
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WCMFA:
Armstrong MetalFest – http://www.armstrongmetalfest.ca
Calgary Metalfest – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Days of The Dead – https://www.facebook.com/DaysOfTheDeadRD
Farmageddon Open Air – http://www.farmageddon.ca
Loud As Hell – http://www.loudashell.com
Metalocalypstick – http://metalocalypstickfest.rocks
Metallion – http://www.facebook.com/metallionfestival
Sponsors / Partners:
The Green – http://www.thegreen.ca
Absolute Underground Mag – https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteUndergroundTV
A.M.I. Clothing – http://www.okanagangear.com
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com
Askew’s Foods – http://www.askewsfoods.com/index.php
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.brokenneckradio.com
Calgary Beer Core – http://www.calgarybeercore.com
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
Muninn’s Post – http://www.muninnspost.com
Ogologo – http://www.ogologo.ca
PureGrainAudio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Rancho Vignola – http://www.ranchovignola.com
Shuswap Insurance – http://www.shuswapins.ca
Thrash Wrestling – http://www.facebook.com/ThrashWrestling
Voets Coffee – http://www.voetscoffee.com
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0 Vinland Radio – Episode 540 – w/ Sense of Fear and more!
0 Hellfire Magazin – Meka Nism – The War Inside (EP)
0 Hellfire Magazin – Within The Giant’s Reach – In the Beginning (EP)
0 Dead Rhetoric – Meka Nism – The War Inside (Self-Released)
http://deadrhetoric.com/reviews/meka-nism-the-war-inside-self-released/
“While there’s a distinct modern metal feel to Meka Nism, the key to what makes their sound more unique and engaging is the pool of influences that they draw from…they have managed to find their own style within it – one that you will have a hard time forgetting once you hear it. A band that could easily find themselves on the rise as word starts to get around.” – Dead Rhetoric

