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0 Phoenix Thrashers MOTIVE To Release “Fight The World” On Vinyl + USA Tour Dates

  • May 14, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Motive · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 14, 2019

 

For fans of Lamb of God, Slayer, Anthrax, Danzig, Havok, Warbringer, Exmortus

Phoenix Thrashers MOTIVE To Release “Fight The World” On Vinyl + USA Tour Dates

Phoenix, AZ’s MOTIVE will be unleashing their latest album, “Fight The World”, on vinyl, July 12, 2019, via Metal Devastation Records. Released digitally and on CD December 1, 2018, the album is fast, aggressive, and a chunky blend of thrash that has been well met by legions of metalheads around the world. Featuring a solid collection of 10 tracks, the album’s goal is to make you thrash, mosh and for the tunes to be stuck in your head with no escape.

The band adds:

“Fight The World” is loaded with riffs, hooks, guitar solos, heavy ass bass, tight acoustic drums, and some strong vocals. We hope fans can’t turn it off, and we hope the energy of the songs is addictive!”

Loaded with modern tones, MOTIVE takes the thrash and groove base, and blends a touch of death metal and heavy rock elements into the fray. This can be experienced with their latest lyric video for the track “Thrash Priest”, that was released last year. MOTIVE details the track:

“Thrashing riffs, double bass kicks, slammin’ groove, then some thrashy punk rock, and a rippin’ solo. It’s a great opening track, with a strong chorus. The premise is enough of the Catholic Church with their lies and cover-ups. The ‘Thrash Priest’ is better for you and your family any day.”

Watch the video for ‘Thrash Priest’ HERE

Not stopping with the momentum, MOTIVE starts their “Summer Fight” Tour on June 1, 2019 and will play 16 dates across the Southwest and Midwest. It’s a must see for everyone who enjoys moshing and thrashing, especially those who are fans of Carcass, Pantera, Metallica, Lamb of God, and Slayer.

“Fight The World” vinyl will be available on July 12, 2019, and can be pre-ordered here. Digital stream and download available on iTunes, Bandcamp, Spotify, CD Baby.

Tour Dates:
June 1 – Mesa, AZ – Club Red
July 13 – Phoenix, AZ – Joe’s Grotto
July 28 – El Paso, TX – The Rockhouse Bar
July 29 – Amarillo, TX – T’s Bar
July 30 – Oklahoma City, OK – Your Mom’s Place
July 31 – Tulsa, OK – Bad Ass Renee’s
Aug 1 – Springfield, MO – Outland Ballroom
Aug 2 – St. Louis / St. Charles, MO – Red Fish Blue Fish
Aug 3 – St. Louis / St. Charles, MO – Red Fish Blue Fish
Aug 4 – Omaha, NE – Dr. Jack’s
Aug 5 – Kansas City, MO – The Riot Room
Aug 7 – Colorado Springs, CO – Legends Rock Bar & Grill
Aug 8 – Denver, CO – Bar Bar
Aug 9 – Farmington, NM – Studio 18
Aug 10 – Gallup, NM – Juggernaut
Aug 11 – Flagstaff, AZ – The Greenroom


Track Listing:

1. Thrash Priest (3:22)
2. One With The Water (3:25)
3. Boycott Your Boycott (3:04)
4. Evil In The Devil (4:51)
5. Grass Ain’t Greener (3:40)
6. An Act of God (3:00)
7. Goodbye Again (4:10)
8. Digital Slave (3:45)
9. Fight The World (3:32)
10. Headstones and Pictures (4:27)
Album Length: 37:21

Members on Studio Album:
Mike Niggl – Lead Vocals
Steven Buschart Guitar/Vocals
Julius Secody – Bass
Zack Sewell – Drums

Members of Touring/Current lineup:
Mike Niggl – Lead Vocals
Steven Buschart Guitar/Vocals
Wyatt Henderson – Drums

For more info:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MotiveAZ
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/motive_az

 

BIO:

Motive was formed in June of 1999. Guitarist Steven Buschart has kept the band alive through thick and thin, and with this new line-up, they are delivering songs full of modern tones and crushing riffs. Mike Niggl has taken over the lead vocals from Steve. His performance is pro, strong, and heavy. Motive Steve is on Guitar and Backup vocals and Wyatt Henderson is on drums. Wyatt has brought some youth and fresh blood to the group.  The band is tight and performs with a precise attack.

“Fight The World” is Motives’ new album, released December 1st, 2018. It’s available worldwide from all the usual online platforms, plus MetalDevastation.com, CDBaby.com, Motiveaz.bandcamp.com, Rock Stakk Records, and directly from the band.

The band comments about the release:

“It’s a driving, thrashing, metal assault that never dips in energy. There are layers and shapes, but it always HITS! Once you are locked in, it just gets better!”

Motive has also just signed a deal with Metal Devastation Records/Metal Devastation.com to release “Fight The World” on vinyl on July 12, 2019. You can get also get the new CD from Metal Devastation right now. Motive will be touring the USA all year, with multiple shows booked for summer 2019. Motive will “Fight The World” till all of you see.

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“Motive, it’s not retro, same ol’ Thrash, they have their own thing”  – Chase Becker from Warbringer/Exmortus

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0 HELLNITE Announces Western Canadian Tour For Haunting Album “Midnight Terrors” (Sliptrick Records)

  • May 14, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Hellnite · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 14, 2019

For fans of Kreator, Slayer, Havok, Skull Fist, Carcass, Death

HELLNITE Announces Western Canadian Tour For Haunting Album “Midnight Terrors” (Sliptrick Records)

HELLNITE – Midnight Terrors Western Canadian Tour:
June – 21 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous
June 22 – Calgary, AB – County Line Saloon
June 25 – Kelowna, BC – Munnin’s Post
June 28 – Vancouver, BC – The Biltmore Cabaret
July 1 – Nelson, BC – The Royale
July 5 – Regina, SK – Cloud 9

Thrashers HELLNITE are proud to announce they will be embarking on their first ever Western Canadian tour since band founder Paolo Belmar relocated himself and the band to Edmonton, AB from Mexico City. While setting up the band again in Canada, Belmar was backed by Canadian musicians, but for this tour, he will be joined by original bassist Luis “Chaps” Mora and drummer Mauricio Salas for the road adventures through the Canadian Rockies and Prairies. The six-date “Midnight Terrors Western Canadian Tour”, which is in support of the same titled album the band released earlier this via Sliptrick Records, will be kicking off in Edmonton on June 21st and ending on July 5th in Regina.

Each member had this to say about their first venture touring Canada.

Paolo: “I’m excited in general, not sure what to expect but I’m sure we’ll do our best. This is our first tour out of Mexico and having my old pals with me again makes me feel confident and I know we will have fun playing together as a band rather than just do it because I already started this and I have to finish it (as I was doing when the album was released), it feels really good to have the original lineup together again.”

Chaps: “I’m excited because it was a long time without playing with my best friends and doing this project together. We will put our whole hearts to make you feel the power of a Mexican Metal band.”

Mauricio: “To be honest, I’m nervous because it’s my first time playing in Canada but I’m pretty sure that every single night of the tour will be a night to remember! So, be prepared to feel the Mexican power!”

HELLNITE‘s debut release “Midnight Terrors” is lyrically a paranormal and sci-fi themed concept album with influences from classic heroes such as Kreator, Slayer, Death along with next-generation thrash and heavy metal such as Havok, Skull Fist. The album was written and recorded by founding member, vocalist, and guitarist Paolo Belmar who formed HELLNITE originally in Mexico City in 2010 and has now re-established the band Edmonton, Canada.

The album is available from Sliptrick Records here (CD) along with stream and download on iTunes, Spotify, and all major online retailers.

“Midnight Terrors” (Lyric Video) – https://youtu.be/avDMZAG2Cmc


Track Listing:
1. Projection (1:08)
2. Phantom Force (5:50)
3. Spirits Prevail (4:22)
4. Beasts From The Deep (4:56)
5. Thrash of The Living Dead (4:16)
6. Darker Than Black (5:59)
7. Stage On Fire (5:18)
8. The Necromancer (5:52)
9. Midnight Terror (4:11)
Album Length: 41:56

 

 

For more info:
https://sliptrickrecords.com/hellnite
https://www.facebook.com/Hellnite.Mx
https://twitter.com/hell_nite
https://www.instagram.com/hellnite.official

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“Hellnite does it right and it’s so damn good. Midnight Terrors is a thrilling listen. An old-school thrash record. Nine tracks of hard-hitting metal with a bucket-load of head-banging riffs, evil sounding vocals, and crunchy drum beats. From the circle pit mayhem of Phantom Force to the galloping rhythm of Spirits Prevail and the super hot guitar work of Beasts from the Deep, the first half of the album is banger after banger. ” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“There is some top-notch riffing happening on Midnight Terrors.” – The Metal-Observer

“The guitar work is a ride that ascends and descends impressively. ” – Boston Rock radio

“a hybrid meshing of classic thrash and modern interpretation a welcome offering.” – The Metal Channel

“This is an album that can’t be missed or overlooked so go and get it. Hellnite has reassured the world that heavy metal will never die. Enough said, now get it and crank it up!” – The Dirty Room 

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0 Streetclip – TANAGRA – Meridiem

  • May 13, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Tanagra

http://streetclip.de/2019/05/10/tanagra-meridiem/

0 Danger Dog Reviews – Tanagra – Meridiem “Tanagra’s Meridiem will likely please and intrigue fans of American progressive power metal, thanks to the band’s ambitious and lightly complex songwriting.”

  • May 11, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Tanagra

http://www.dangerdog.com/2019-music-reviews/tanagra-meridiem.php#.XNc9h45Kjct

Tanagra’s Meridiem will likely please and intrigue fans of American progressive power metal, thanks to the band’s ambitious and lightly complex songwriting.

0 May I talk you into June? Another munificent mid month Roundup – Third Eye Cinema – Concrete Funeral , Protosequence , The Flaying , Tryglav Extreme Metal Music Rockshots Records

  • May 11, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Concrete Funeral · Protosequence · The Flaying · Tryglav · Uncategorized

via May I talk you into June? Another munificent mid month Roundup

0 The Median Man – Sludgehammer-Antechamber

  • May 11, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Sludgehammer · Uncategorized

via Sludgehammer-Antechamber

0 Regina Leader Post – KNOW SHOWS: What’s on in Regina, May 9-15 – Helevorn, Majesticdownfall

  • May 10, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Helevorn · Majestic Downfall · Uncategorized

https://leaderpost.com/entertainment/local-arts/know-shows-whats-on-in-regina-may-9-15

0 Out Now! Italian Groove Thrash EXTREMA’s New Album “Headbanging Forever” via Rockshots Records

  • May 10, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Extrema · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 10, 2019

 

Out Now! Italian Groove Thrash EXTREMA’s New Album “Headbanging Forever” via Rockshots Records


Italian groove thrash metallers EXTREMA are ready to share with fans the “Headbanging Forever” experience with their seventh studio album, out now as of May 10th via Rockshots Records. The album features 10 crushing tracks produced by EXTREMA guitarist Tommy Massara & Gabriele Ravaglia. The album was recorded and mixed by Gabriele Ravaglia & Maxx Canali at the Fear Studio in Italy plus mastered by Alberto Cutolo at Massive Arts studios in Milan. For this album, the band enlisted Gustavo Sazes (MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY, ANGRA, ICED EARTH, GUS G., AMARANTHE, a.o.) to create the album artwork.

Tommy Massara comments:

“It’s a 100% Metal Album that leaves the listeners breathless. The songs are well balanced, there’s a lot of double bass, tempo changes and screaming lead guitar solos like in the old days. The songwriting of the album reminds me of something classic with modern production.”

“Headbanging Forever” is available on CD, vinyl and digitally at the following link: http://smarturl.it/HeadbangingForever

Spotify here.

Lyric Video – Pitch Black Eyes’ –  https://youtu.be/zN-r_YPshs4

Music Video – For The Loved And The Lost’ – https://youtu.be/GlKb41YW5I8

Track Listing:
1. The Call
2. Borders Of Fire
3. For The Loved And The Lost
4. Heavens Blind
5. Pitch Black Eyes
6. Headbanging Forever
7. Believer
8. Invisible
9. Paralyzed
10. The Showdown

More info:
http://www.extremateam.com/
https://www.facebook.com/extrema.official/
https://twitter.com/extrema_it
https://www.instagram.com/extrema_official/
https://www.youtube.com/user/boogaow

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Bio:

EXTREMA’s original line-up was established between 1985 and 1986 in Milan, Italy. In a very short time, the band led by guitars player Tommy Massara achieved a huge success. Tommy is the only remaining member of the original line-up, and over the years he also played the role of artistic and executive producer.

Hundreds of concerts made the band more and more close-knit and open towards a constant growth path, capable from the beginning of welcoming influences external to heavy metal, a consistent choice within an evolutionary framework which saw EXTREMA start from the rebellious attitude of MOTÖRHEAD to later incorporate the style of Californian thrash metal, a scene with which the band shared the utmost care for the technical side of music and a devastating presence on stage.

The band’s reputation as musicians and performers kept growing in a perpetual live context, with extensive tours and the participation to prestigious festivals with the likes of METALLICA, SLAYER, MOTÖRHEAD, and KORN, a.o.

Extraneous from the beginning to political and ideological implications of any kind, EXTREMA’s lyrics have always strived to alternate challenging and contemporary themes with lighter subjects, true to rock’n’roll form.

In May 2017 the band welcomed the new frontman Tiziano Spigno. Thanks to his entry, EXTREMA can finally release all the creativity repressed in recent years: a violent, direct and engaging approach which is – at the same time – also varied, courageous and experimental, resulting in the new album “Headbanging Forever”.

EXTREMA is:
Tiziano “Titian” Spigno – Vocals
Tommy Massara – Guitars
Gabri Giovanna – Bass
Francesco “Frullo” Larosa – Drums

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0 London Free Press: Playing London! This Saturday, May 11th! Teenage Mutant Toronto’s SLUDGEHAMMER! \m/\m/

  • May 10, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Sludgehammer

0 ‘Maritime Metal’ Documentary Crew Gearing Up For Canadian East Coast Interview Tour

  • May 9, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 9, 2019



‘Maritime Metal’ Documentary Crew Gearing Up For Canadian East Coast Interview Tour

www.maritimemetaldoc.com

Billy Stever’s forthcoming documentary ‘Maritime Metal’ is rolling ahead to begin principal photography this June. The production team is finalizing details and planning to visit 5 Canadian Maritime cities across a two-week span. To help fund the cost of production, Stever is currently running an IndieGoGo campaign, where fans can discover exclusive perks and interview clips giving a taste of what they’ll see in the finished film.

TheEastMag.com, speaking about the project, writes, “Atlantic Canada’s metal scene is a curious niche in our cultural cornucopia… (with) a near constant presence over the last several decades. Now, one fan and former music promoter is hoping to shed some light on the scene with a Maritime Metal Documentary.” The feature-length film is part ‘Maritime Metal’ history and part analysis of how music scenes evolve with changes in technology. Support for the film has been pouring in from bands and metalheads across the Maritimes, from sharing the campaign on social media to donating footage, music, videos and stories for use in the finished movie. “This project keeps getting bigger and bigger, thanks to the community contributions,” says Stever.

The ‘Maritime Metal’ team has already filmed over 10 hours of content, locking down the style and narrative of the film. Among the preliminary interviews are members of (past and present): Centuries of Decay, Of Hatred Spawn, Skullfist, Mokomokai, Zaum, Deformatory, Holy Cost, Hatred Reigns, Realms of Despair, Dichotic, Tolerance, Soul Devourer, Burning Moon, Skinkeeper, Iron Giant, Uigg, and Church.

‘Maritime Metal’ will release in 2020, and is available for pre-order on IndieGoGo until June 30.

LINK TO CAMPAIGN: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/maritime-metal-documentary-round-2/

About:

BILLY STEVER
Maritime Metal is Billy Stever’s first foray into documentary filmmaking. He was a music promoter in Nova Scotia during the 2000s and currently resides in Montréal.

YACKED MEDIA
Yacked Media INC, a media production company founded in Montréal, QC by Dan Crowder, is producing the documentary.

For interviews, press kit, or inquiries:

Dan Crowder, dcrowder@yackedmedia.com

PHOTOS

https://maritimemetaldoc.com/press.html

SOURCE
https://www.yackedmedia.com

RELATED

https://www.maritimemetaldoc.com

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