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0 LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Premiere Video “Burn It Down” ft. Unleash The Archers’ Brittany Slayes via Metal-Rules.com; New Album “Shadows From The Past” Out Aug 24th
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Montreal, QC – July 27, 2018
For fans of Dream Evil, Unleash the Archers, Iron Maiden, Dio
LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Premiere Video “Burn It Down”
ft. Unleash The Archers’ Brittany Slayes via Metal-Rules.com
New Album “Shadows From The Past” Out Aug 24th
Performing At Mad With Power Fest Aug 25th (Madison, WI)
Top L-R Lords of the Trident Current Line Up
Master Hercule “Herc” Schlagzeuger (Lead Drums) | Baron Taurean Helleshaar (Lead Guitar) | Fang VonWrathenstein (Lead Vocals) | Asian Metal (Lead Guitar) | Pontifex Mortis (Lead Bass)
Photo Credit – Mary Sweeney
A true spectacle to be witnessed, LORDS OF THE TRIDENT is a daring adventure metal quintet that has been delighting their audiences and fans all over the world for ten years. To continue on their epic quest of bringing spectacular and entertaining metal to global fans these power metal warriors will be unleashing their 7th album “Shadows From The Past” on August 24th. In celebration of this new beast from their discography, LORDS OF THE TRIDENT are premiering via Metal-Rules.com their second single and new lyric video “Burn It Down” featuring Unleash The Archers vocalist Brittany Slayes.
“This video collaboration between myself and Brittney Slayes was SO metal, I felt like the only way I could do it justice was to set my own face on fire. However, the rest of the guys expressed concern that I ‘would only be able to do this once’, I found an alternative – summoning our faces out of fire! Make sure you’re wearing your most flame-retardant clothing before watching, as this video is likely to melt just about anything in a 15-foot radius!” comments LOTT vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein.
Watch “Burn It Down” at http://www.metal-rules.com/2018/07/27/lords-of-the-trident-new-video-burn-it-down-ft-unleash-the-archers-brittany-slayes/
Plus if ya want more LOTT… They are offering fans a FREE track download of their first single “Death Dealer”, a song influenced by the game Diablo and lyrics written based on the storyline of Diablo 1 and 2.
The song can be downloaded at the following link: http://bit.ly/LordsSingle2018
along with it streaming on these platforms:
Bandcamp: https://lordsofthetrident.bandcamp.com/album/shadows-from-the-past
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lordsofthetrident/death-dealer/s-n6GIe
Youtube: https://youtu.be/TnnrMQe43Hg
“Shadows From The Past” was supported by a kickstarter campaign that went live on June 1st and ending on June 29th. During that month, the band’s fans helped them surpass their goals to raise over $11,000 for the release. The band offered multiple packages and rewards that included merch, lessons from band members, festival tickets, private concerts and a copy of the video game Coffee Crisis that the band has partnered with to feature one of their songs for one of the levels along with band members as NPCs (non-playable characters).
Vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein comments on the album:
“This album is our most ambitious musical work to date, and the first album with our new members Baron Helleshaar and Master Herc. Fans who have been with us for a while will notice that our new songs are a bit more complex, and our songwriting continues to mature. The new songs are definitely still Lords songs, but explore some new musical themes. I believe the new album will be our strongest offering yet, and contain some songs that are sure to be fan favorites going forward.”
North America Release Track Listing:
1.Death Dealer
2. Zero Hour
3. Tormentor
4. Burn it Down (With Fire) Feat. Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers)
5. Figaro
6. The Party Has Arrived
7. Brothers of Cain
8. Reaper’s Hourglass
9. Chasing Shadows
10. The Nameless Tomb
11. The Gatekeeper
The Japan special edition release will have two additional tracks:
12. Cross The Line
13. Desolation (Haze of the Battlefield Pt. 2)
And Patreon backers will receive an extra exclusive track entitled “Fire and Sand”.
Show Dates:
Aug 25 – Madison, WI – The Annex – (CD Release Show @ Mad With Power Fest)
Sept 16 – Madison, WI – The Annex – info – w/ Cloven Hoof, Vicious Rumors, Vanlade
Oct 20 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s – info – Hallow Massacre w/ Green Death, Index Case, Druids, Traffic Death
For more info:
http://www.lordsofthetrident.com
http://www.facebook.com/LordsOfTheTrident
http://www.twitter.com/LordsOfTrident
http://instagram.com/lordsofthetrident
BIO:
Since climbing out of a volcano in 2008, shrouded in metal and ash, Lords of the Trident have gone to battle on many stages across the USA, playing and headlining a plethora of festivals and have an admirable arsenal of recordings in their inventory. The Lords of The Trident have released three full albums: “Death or Sandwich” (2009), “Chains on Fire” (2011), “Frostburn” (2015) , three EPs: “Plan of Attack” (2013), “A Very Lords of the Trident Christmas” (2014), “Re:Quests” (2015), and two live DVDs, along with numerous compilation singles.
Their live shows include medieval costumes, pyrotechnics, confetti cannons, guitars set ablaze, and of course, excellent technical musicianship that challenges the standard for how live music should be experienced. Citing influences such as Iron Maiden, Scar Symmetry and Judas Priest, and embracing lyrical themes inspired by great battles, conquests, dragon-fighting, virtual reality, and out-of-control robots Lords of the Trident dish out face-melting power that is enjoyed by fans of all races and classes.
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“Clearly influenced by power metal in the vein of Helloween, Hammerfall, and countless others that could be named here, LOTT are clearly in their element performing power metal and killing it. Fang, aka Ty Christian, has a quality to his voice that reminds me so much of Niklas Isfeldt, formerly of Dream Evil. But when he has to, he can get up there and really wail away with all the confidence in the world. Guitarists Asian Metal and Killius Maximus have got the power metal chops down perfectly. With the twin melodies they create and then the speed, it’s clear these guys can play the instruments with more than an amateur proficiency. 4/5” – Greg Watson, Maximum Metal (January 15th, 2017)
“Fans of power metal should definitely checkout Frostburn. The record is very energetic as well as very well made. Lords of the Trident as a band have a lot of character, talent and seeing what they do after this could be quite interesting. 8/10” – Steven Lornie, Demonzone (October 13th, 2015)
“Track to track, the Lords of the Trident’s Frostburn is nothing short of a power metal masterpiece that everyone who enjoys this type of music needs to hear. That being said, the album lives up to the band’s claim of being “the most metal band on earth” and given time, they just might rival the long reigning kings of metal themselves. Look out Manowar, the Lords of the Trident are coming for your crown. 10/10” – Brett Kihlmire, Metal At the Gates (July 12th, 2015)
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0 Rockshots Records: SAATE New Single “Bene Elohim”; Featuring Members of Binary Creed and Summoned Tide
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Montreal, QC – July 27, 2018
Rockshots Records: SAATE New Single “Bene Elohim”
Featuring Members of Binary Creed and Summoned Tide
Named after a glacier in Nunavut, Canada, SAATE‘s sound is heavy, fresh and modern with a traditional metal feeling. They offer different sonic moods for the listener to explore an impressive epic, heavy and melodic journey, which is what caught the attention of Rockshots Records‘ A&R department and got them signed to the label’s roster.
“Bene Elohim” follows their three previous videos “Sovereign Plea”, “The Conjuring”, “Exorcise” released earlier this year.
Music Video – “Sovereign Plea” – https://youtu.be/DlnwzGmTh2Y
Music Video – “The Conjuring” – https://youtu.be/b9wY8H_MWc4
Lyric Video – “Exorcise” – https://youtu.be/_3dy_v01e2s
“Bene Elohim” is available for digital download and streaming at the following: http://smarturl.it/saate
Stefan Rådlund (Guitar)
Robert Ahlenius (Bass)
Molgan (Drums)
For more info:
http://www.Rockshots.eu
http://www.facebok.com/officialsaate
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bUh
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0 Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announce 2018 Nominees
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Montreal, QC – July 27, 2018
Honouring members of the Calgary music community in 20 categories this year (listed below), the YYC MUSIC AWARDS is proud to announce the 2018 nominees from one of Canada’s most vibrant and eclectic scenes. The 3rd annual YYCMA gala will be hosted on September 23rd at The Palace Theatre (219 8 Ave SW) and will celebrate artists from Calgary along with its surrounding cities of Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Strathmore plus other areas that are up to a maximum of 125 km radius from the City of Calgary. Artists participating in this year’s awards were nominated for their commercially released material between March 1st, 2017 and February 28th, 2018. Award performers will be announced at a later date. Tickets for the 2018 YYCMA gala available at the following link here.
2018 YYCMA Nominees:
Alternative Recording of the Year
• I Am The Mountain – ‘Motorcycles’
• NewLaw – ‘Bring on the Rain’
• Poke the Bear – ‘That Was Real’
• RALEIGH – ‘Dead in Tracks’
• Thomas Thomas – ‘Gracious Host’
Blues Recording of the Year
• Black Cherry Perry’s Mississippi Medicine Show – ‘Big Mamma’s Kitchen’
• Carly Reirson – ‘Crooner Sing To Me’
• Dave Spivak Project – ‘Ran Outta Money’
• Jason Cote and Rolling Thunder – ‘Take It All’
• The Bluesland Horn Band – ‘Midnight Shopping’
Country Recording of the Year
• Backroad Traveler Band – ‘Burn it Down’
• Ginelle James – ‘It Don’t Have to Hurt’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin”
• Shane Harluk – ‘Old Man River’
• Tanya Ryan – ‘In Another Life’
EDM Recording of the Year
• DeadDeer – ‘Snowglobe’
• Ginsong & Titus1 – ‘Deeper’
• Titus1 – ‘Sky is Falling’
• Troo Knot – ‘Pescado Mago’
• Velour Fog & Angie C – ‘Givin’ It Up (Ft. Lambert McGaughy)’
Female Artist of the Year
• Kate Stevens
• Lisa Anderson
• Michelle Minke
• Tanya Ryan
• Varnia Henry
Folk Recording of the Year
• Lighter Than Arrows – ‘The Trip’
• Steel & Timber – ‘I Hate To Lose’
• The Raven & The Fox – ‘Follow Me’
• The Wardens – ‘Across the River’
• Todd Stewart – ‘Ordinary Love’
Group of the Year
• I Am The Mountain
• Kobra and The Lotus
• Raleigh
• The Static Shift
Industry Person of the Year
• Brian Cymbaluk
• Pat McGannon
• Stephanie Hutchinson
• Deanne Matley
• Chris Maric
Jazz Recording of the Year
• Allison Lynch – ‘Sky Hunter’
• Johanna Sillanpaa – ‘Blue Skies’
• Keith O’Rourke – ‘Sonny Tune’
• Prime Time Big Band – ‘Prime Time’
• Tricia Edwards – ‘Trainwreck III’
Male Artist of the Year
• Devin Cooper
• Drew Gregory
• Hayden McHugh
• Kay L
• Matt Blais
Metal Recording of the Year
• Benevolent Like Quietus – ‘Where Dead Hearts Reside’
• Divinity – ‘Conqueror’
• Hammerdrone – ‘Black Bison’
• Hazzerd – ‘The Tendencies Of a Madman’
• Tim Holman – ‘The Pilgrimage’
Music Video of the Year
• Adam Dorval, Director – Cable Street ‘Your Chemistry’
• Brett Connors & Brett Ferster, Directors – Shred Kelly ‘Don’t Ever Look Back’
• Ivan Colic, Directors – Kobra and the Lotus ‘Light Me Up’
• Mathew Pust, Directors – I Am The Mountain ‘Motorcycles’
• Troy Kokol, Director – Troy Kokol ‘Jim Cuddy’
People’s Choice Award
• Black Cherry Perry’s Mississippi Medicine Show – ‘Where There’s Smoke’
• Drew Gregory – ‘Smokin”
• Life Like Fire – ‘Little Things’
• Powerhouze – ‘Calgary’
• Titus1 – ‘Sky is Falling’
Pop Recording of the Year
• Brett McCrady – ‘Alien’
• Jennie Harluk – ‘Bus Ticket’
• Lisa Anderson – ‘All I Know’
• Lisette Xavier – ‘Show Me (Ft. ICSOUL)’
• White Chocolate Thunder – ‘Wasteland’
Rock Recording of the Year
• Crooked Spies – ‘Great Unknown’
• Kobra and The Lotus – ‘Light Me Up’
• Matt Blais – ‘Give a Little More’
• The Ashley Hundred – ‘Lonely Love’
• The Static Shift – ‘Wide Awake’
Single of the Year
• Drew Gregory – ‘Smokin”
• Matt Blais – ‘Give a Little More’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin”
• The Static Shift – ‘Wide Awake’
• White Chocolate Thunder – ‘Wasteland’
Songwriter of the Year
• Devin Cooper – ‘No Chasing You’
• I Am The Mountain – ‘Motorcycles’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin’ ‘
• Todd Stewart – ‘Ordinary Love’
• Troy Kokol – ‘Jim Cuddy’
Urban Recording of the Year
• DJ Newboy – ‘Sail Away (Ft. Kay L, Bobby Soul & Bobby Blastem)’
• Kay L – ‘Nothing 2 U’ ( ft. Stephen Voyce)
• Music By Chapter – ‘Heavy’
• Pat Clifton – ‘Stay Woke’
• Project Trybe – ‘Long Way to Go’
World Recording of the Year
• Holly Blazina – ‘Transcendencia’
• Brent Saklofske – ‘Barcelona’
• MD Lyonga – ‘Wangele’
• Roger Duncan – ‘Morning Love’
Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award
• Adam Ambrose
• Kate Stevens
• MINDSEED
• Steel & Timber
• Varnia Henry
For more info:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com
Sponsorship Inquiries:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com/sponsorship
About:
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS celebrates the artists that embrace Calgary as home; entertaining and supporting its arts and culture. The award event was founded by music industry professionals, with backgrounds in artist management, booking agents, media as well as recording studio production/engineering.
DIRECTORS | ORGANIZERS
Leanne Harrison | Program Director
Shannon Ambrose | Public Relations & Media Director
Sarah Fiedler | Artist Relations Director
Erin Hall | Sponsorships & Funding Director
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0 ROX Rock n Metal – They’re just sooo metal! ROX interviews the incredibly metal Fang Von Wrathenstein of Lords of the Trident!
0 Mumbai Rock n’ Rollers OVERHUNG Premiere Single “King of Dreams” via PureGrainAudio
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – July 26, 2018
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For fans of Kiss, Motley Crue, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses
Mumbai Rock n’ Rollers OVERHUNG Premiere Single “King of Dreams” via PureGrainAudio
Mumbai rock ‘n rollers OVERHUNG made their North American debut earlier this year with their album “Moving Ahead” released via Test Your Metal Records. Influenced by Poison, AC/DC, Motley Crue, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin , OVERHUNG‘s sound is all about loud, fun, sex, rum and rock ‘n’ roll. That full length was an electrifying 10 tracks capturing the band’s infectious energy to blast from the stereo speakers and give fans that classic glam rock n’ roll feel of the 70’s and 80’s.
Now the band returns this summer 2018 with a new single entitled “King of Dreams” premiered on PureGrainAudio.com at the following link: https://puregrainaudio.com/audio/re-pga-song-premiere-for-india-s-overhung-july-26th
The band comments:
“Overhung is beyond excited with the Release of their New Single “King Of Dreams” through Test Your Metal Records. A song that has been recorded, mixed, and Mastered with band members being spread across, 3 continents, 4 countries, 5 different studios and 6 different engineers is stuff Dreams are made up of.”
“King of Dreams” is available for download on CD Baby.
“Moving Ahead” is now available for download and full stream on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes.
“Sex Machine” – https://youtu.be/uqRB3D9kRAY
Track Listing:
2. Insane (6:38)
3. Waiting (5:10)
4. I Don’t Believe Her (6:08)
5. Through The Slime (5:01)
6. Waste (5:44)
7. I Am I (6:02)
8. Must Drink (4:15)
9. Casual Bitch (5:06)
10. You Think You’re So Cool (2:20)
Album Length: 50:08
Album and Live Band Line Up:
Sujit Kumar – Vocals
Howard Pereira – Guitars
Crosby Fernandes – Bass
Sheldon Dixon – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/OVERHUNG/
https://twitter.com/overhungmusic
https://www.youtube.com/overhungmusic
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(Bio written by Steve Earles)
About:
The steel seeds of hard rockin’ music find fertile ground all over the world. All races and religions embrace it. Music should become the new worldwide religion; we’d have moshing instead of wars! Good times!
The love of music is strong in India, and stronger than all in the splendidly named OVERHUNG who hail from Mumbai! The band owe their name to unique vocalist Sujit Kumar who changed Hungover to Overhung…which speaks even more volumes than their music!
OVERHUNG are making the most debauched melodic hard rock since Guns ‘n’ Roses released their classic ‘Appetite For Destruction’. With a successful debut full length ‘Moving Ahead’ under their belts set to be re-released in 2018 via Canadian label Test Your Metal Records, great live shows, and a planned follow up single entitled ‘King of Dreams’, OVERHUNG are ready to offer the world killer sounds coming straight outta India!
Influenced by Poison, AC/DC, Motley Crue, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin , guitarist Howard Pereira describes their sound as “loud, fun, sex, rum…rock ‘n’ roll! We are about devolution not evolution! We are still doing late 80s and 90s rock!”
Pereira explains the very reason for OVERHUNG’s creation was when the members jammed “the energy was infectious and all of us wanted to write more kick-ass music with together…We hope that people are open to hearing our music in 2017. The band’s music is largely arena rock sounding, so at live gigs people just lose it and have a blast!”
You have to see OVERHUNG play because they have “insane live energy! Quite frankly there is no one like Sujit Kumar when it comes to live performances. He is shameless and you can’t take your eyes off him. His antics include table dancing, interacting with women (and men too sometimes), climbing everything in sight from light poles to bartops! It is engaging for the audiences. Also we deliver tight and fun glam-rockish sets that go down well!”
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“A GREAT ALBUM by a band who learned the lesson from the Hard Rock Masters but looking to the future!” – Hard Rock Heavy Metal
“Opening up with the catchy number “Sex Machine”, Overhung’s debut album is a good first effort and should appeal to fans of Poison, Kiss, AC/DC, and Guns N’ Roses.” – Heavy Metal Time Machine
“Ten songs party addicted influenced by the 70’s and 80’s hard rock, the album itself is a thrilling work with glam rock lines.” – Rockers and Other Animals Mag
“They embody the sex, drugs and rock n roll attitude and spirt with songs like “Sex Machine”, “Must Drink” and “Casual Bitch”. The whole album rock’s from start to finish. These guys know what rock n roll is all about and without a doubt are on a mission to bring it back to the world. Get this album you won’t be disappointed. With bands like Overhung rock n roll will truly never die!!!” – The Dirty Room
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