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0 EPK – Matt Chanway – The Beyond (single) (instrumental) (Guitar Shredder) (2019)
Matt Chanway – The Beyond (single) (instrumental) (Guitar Shredder) (2019)
For fans of Conquering Dystopia, Alluvial, Revocation, Nevermore, Voivod
Release Date: TBD
LABEL: Self-Release
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Matt Chanway – The Beyond (single) (5:13)
“You can hear the love of playing the guitar that emanates from the fingers of this extremely talented player with song after song of thrills and heavy shredding.” – Altered Frequencies
“This is not an album just for shredders, it’s for anyone who wants an album of great metal that will get your head banging and wear your air guitar out.” – The Ripple Effect
“Burstfire solos, frantic time signatures, complicated riffing and the like are all signposts of an artist who wants to see how far he can go. Unsurprisingly, this ambition pays off. The release could stand on its own as proof that Matt could play alongside the world’s greatest in shred guitar.” – Prog Sphere Magazine, February 2017
“The progressive metal genre never ceases to provide scores of insanely skilled guitar-slingers, and Vancouver’s Matt Chanway can now be recognized as another mind-blowing practitioner of the style.” – Guitar.com
“Ferocious, fast, and fucking awesome, Matt Chanway indeed has a scintillating skill that surely many would aspire to. His compositions are interesting, invigorating, intense, and inspiring: everything instrumental prog metal should be.” – Swept Media
“The guitar god’s name may not be familiar quite yet, but based on this display, it’s evident that Chanway is going to become one of the most recognized modern axe slingers. I dare you to take a listen to this record and not be in awe at the speed, precision, and cohesive spark that carries the record through.” – Lords of Dogwood”
“Released Christmas Day, Matt Chanway’s eponymous solo album is a showcase for his virtuosic guitar playing and intricate song crafting. The six song album is decidedly modern, never resting on its laurels however from time to time, echoes from those pioneers of thrash metal will sear through, keeping the album packed with adrenaline. Produced with the help of drum programmer Jacob Craner and bassist/engineer Stuart Hidalgo, this album will leave you wondering why you ever needed the barking and screeching of a vocalist in the first place.” – Music-News.com
Matt Chanway is a Canadian guitarist, instructor, and session musician from Vancouver BC. His debut album was released in 2016 to critical acclaim, and not long after finished as a finalist in Guitar Idol, the world’s foremost guitar competition showcasing the top emerging players on the planet. Holding a Fellowship in music performance from the University of West London, Matt teaches guitar and theory full-time in his hometown Vancouver BC.
Matt’s playing is inspired by a combination of the old and new school, with rock guitar players from the 80’s, modern progressive “shredders” such as Dan Mongrain and Jeff Loomis, as well as 70’s jazz-rock musicians John Mahavishnu and Al Di Meola. Fans of challenging, progressive, intense instrumental music – artists such as Alluvial, Tony Macalpine, Martyr, Vitalism – will enjoy Chanway’s music.
In 2019, Chanway releases his first new music since 2016, the single ‘The Beyond’. Three more singles are to be released throughout the 2nd half of the year, with info on live performances coming soon.
0 PureGrainAudio.com: To get you hyped for Madison, Wisconsin’s Mad With Power Fest 2019, festival organizer and @Lords of the Trident vocalist Ty Christian shares his #TOP10 list of #arcadegames to play while headbanging to #powermetal.
To get you hyped for Madison, Wisconsin’s Mad With Power Fest 2019, festival organizer and @Lords of the Trident vocalist Ty Christian shares his #TOP10 list of #arcadegames to play while headbanging to #powermetal. https://puregrainaudio.com/features/mad-with-power-fest-organizer-ty-christian-lists-his-top-10-arcade-games-to-play-while-headbanging-to-power-metal-exclusive #festivals #festival #concerts #concert #metal #heavymetal #metalhead #metalheads #metalforlife #madison #madisonwi #ashermedia #arcade #pinballwizard #videogames #arcadebar
0 AS I MAY Posts New Music Video ‘Cure Is Worse Than Disease’
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Montreal, QC – June 14, 2019
AS I MAY Posts New Music Video ‘Cure Is Worse Than Disease‘
New Album “My Own Creations” Out July 26 Worldwide via Rockshots Records, July 24 In Japan via Spiritual Beast
Finnish modern metal act AS I MAY announce they will be releasing their second album “My Own Creations” this coming July 2019. Signing with labels Rockshots Records (Italy) and Spiritual Beast (Japan), the sophomore full length is slated for a worldwide release on July 26th along with it being available in Japan on July 24th.
“My Own Creations” is a fast-paced blend of modern metal with metalcore highlights. It’s heavy, melodic and unique; and sonically more mature than AS I MAY‘s previous release “Speak No Evil” (2017). Working on writing music that is easy to identify with a digital atmosphere, AS I MAY make their listeners headbang and sing along to the catchy choruses.
Paying homage to many old school metal bands, In Flames fans will find a special affinity for this Finnish act.
The band’s next single ‘Cure Is Worse Than Disease‘ follows their first revealed track off the album ‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’. The song was released this past May and has hit over 50k streams on Spotify in its first month.
The band explains the track:
“‘Cure Is Worse Than Disease’ is the most modern sounding song off of the album. It has a lot of dynamic. It’s really easy listening with melodic parts and a couple of seconds later you’re getting a hard heavy beating. It also shows the power of silence. Silence can be equally powerful as the heavy hitting part when placed in the right places. The track can be best described as a touch of post-hardcore and newcore.”
Watch and listen to the new music video for ‘Cure Is Worse Than Disease’ here.
and the band’s previous music video ‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’ can be viewed here.
Single streams and downloads available at http://smarturl.it/AsIMay
Track Listing:
1. End of The Beginning (0:39)
2. Pride Goes Before A Fall (3:30)
3. What A Waste of Life (3:34)
4. I See You In Me (3:30)
5. Silent (4:12)
6. Necessary Evil (3:42)
7. Cure Is Worse Than Disease (3:08)
8. Quiet Place (3:49)
9. Loud (3:54)
Album Length: 30:03
For more info:
Rockshots: www.rockshots.eu
Official Website: www.asimay.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/asimay.official
Instagram: www.instagram.com/asimay_official
Twitter: www.twitter.com/asimay_official
BIO:
As I May is a four-piece modern melodic metal band from Mikkeli, Finland – formed in 2016. The group now consists of Tipi Nokelainen (vocals and bass); Lasse Hiltunen (vocals and guitar); Jani Valhola (backup vocals and guitars) and Marko Korhonen (drums). As I May has since started to gain ground in the Finnish heavy metal scene. The music’s soul lies within catchy melodies and big choruses. As I May combines modern elements, yet keeps focussing on the heavier side.
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0 NoSelf Mark Their Epic Return With New Album Out June 14th ‘Human-Cyborg Relations: Episode II’
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Montreal, QC – June 13, 2019
For fans of Korn, Deftones, Nothing More, Spineshank, 36 Crazyfists, Adema
NoSelf Mark Their Epic Return With New Album Out June 14th ‘Human-Cyborg Relations: Episode II’
Alternative Metal outfit NoSelf from central Florida are set to release their new album, ‘Human-Cyborg Relations: Episode II’ on June 14th, 2019 via Zombie Shark Records. The band’s sophomore effort was produced by Matt Johnson at Revelation Studios. The album comes as a follow up to the critically acclaimed ‘Human Cyborg Relations: Episode I’, released in April of 2017; featuring the hit songs, “Casting Stones”, “Frisco”, and “Outatime”.
The single “Signal Flares” was the first track to make its debut this past April. The official music video for “Signal Flares” was directed by Chuck Burns at C.Burns Productions and is available here: https://youtu.be/wJyb2gkofb0
NoSelf states, “We are proud and honored to be releasing our newest album with continued support from Zombie Shark Records. We have been working really hard to deliver a quality album for 2019, and we are very pleased with the results.”
Noah “Shark” Robertson, founder of Zombie Shark Records and drummer for bands such as Motograter, The Browning, and Jeffrey Nothing (Ex-Mushroomhead) remarks, “I’m completely blown away by NoSelf’s new material. They have far exceeded our expectations with this one! The Human-Cyborg Relations Saga is one that everyone needs to hear. Episode I and II are complete masterpieces that people will be talking about for a long time.”
NoSelf is putting a modern twist on the nu metal genre; similar to bands like Cane Hill, DED, My Ticket Home, and Issues. The group is heavily influenced by bands like Deftones, Spineshank, Adema, Nothingface, and Korn.
Album preview can be heard here.
‘Human-Cyborg Relations: Episode II’ will be available from Zombie Shark Records here and stream on Spotify.
Track Listing:
1. Signal Flares (3:09)
2. ratD4GG3R (3:31)
3. Order_66 (3:04)
4. #RAGE (3:44)
5. Master Manipulator (3:43)
6. A Dying Star (5:24)
7. Nothing (2:53)
8. Glow (4:20)
9. Casting Stones (3:33)
10. Save Me (3:56)
11. Nudisease (4:07)
12. Through Your Eyes (3:21)
13. Outatime (3:42)
14. Frisco (3:38)
15. Ctrl-Z (3:36)
NoSelf is:
Dylan Hart Kleinhans – Vocals
Justin Dabney – Guitars
Drew Miller – Drums
Glenn Desormeaux – Bass
Links:
www.noself.net
www.facebook.com/noself
www.zombiesharkrecords.com
www.zombieshark.net
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0 Dive Into Medicine Hat’s Alternative Waves Festival June 21 & 22!
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Montreal, QC – June 12, 2019
Dive Into Medicine Hat’s Alternative Waves Festival June 21 & 22!
As temperatures begin to rise, Medicine Hat, AB’s Alternative Waves Festival is just around the corner to offer a refreshing weekend of music spanning the punk, rock and metal genres, featuring over 40 bands from around Canada. Split between venues The Corona and The Mainliner on June 21st and 22nd audiences will get to enjoy the talents of bands such as Youngbloods, Naraka, and The Psychonauts.
Alternative Waves Festival is presented by Medicine Hat’s best rock radio station: 105.3 ROCK and promises fun in the sun including a car show, food trucks, a selection of vendors, live art and more!
Tickets are $30 in advance for both days, with single day and door tickets available from Hemp Town Rock; Evangelos Music Ltd.; The Mainliner Pub; Corona Tavern & Night Club; Big Al’s Music & Games and Hat News and Tobacco.
The lineup for the festival:
Friday, June 21st (Stage 1) @The Corona
First band on at 5:15 pm
Old Youth
Sol Runner
6Poke The Bear
Simple Jack
Tokey and Kid Killit
Crook3dMindz
Miztaken
Heeb
DJ Steve Foley
Friday, June 21st (Stage 2) @The Mainliner
First band on at 5:15 pm
Nxt Level
As Above
Revanchist
Raising The Ruins
Spit Of The Sin
Flashback
Rainbow Patrol
The Galacticas
Youngbloods
Chiliocosm
Saturday, June 22nd (Stage 1) @The Corona
First band on at 3:45 pm
The Worst
XAgency
Grand Evil
Jesse Patrick
Bran Scott
ONTK
All Majins Rise
Toast
The Eleventh Letter
Sammy and The Fiend
The Psychonauts
Filly & MargieLaMax
Saturday, June 22nd (Stage 2) @The Mainliner
First band on at 3:30 pm
Hot Lemonade
Sugarwash
A Nobodies Achievement
GreenBones
Crimson Caliber
Balrogath
Widow’s Peak
Lacuna
Codeout
Shark Weak
Shadow of Death
Naraka
More info:
https://www.facebook.com/alternativewavesmusic/
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0 Ottawa Thrashers INFRARED Premiere EP Full Stream “Back To The Warehouse” via Metal-Rules
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Montreal, QC – June 13, 2019
For fans of a mix of the Big 4, Testament, Exodus, Metal Church, SOD
Ottawa Thrashers INFRARED Premiere EP Full Stream “Back To The Warehouse” via Metal-Rules
L-R = Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals) | Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals) | Armin Kamal (Vocal, Guitar) | Kirk Gidley (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Photo Credit: Gord Weber
Ottawa’s INFRARED is releasing their forthcoming EP “Back To The Warehouse” on June 14th. The EP is a collection of some of the older material that INFRARED deems worthy to unleash unto the public ahead of their next full studio album anticipated for 2020 release. Before the EP is officially out, these classic thrashers have teamed up with Metal-Rules.com for its exclusive full stream premiere.
The band adds:
“They are the last of the old songs that we felt should see the light of day. Our upcoming EP is 5 songs. 4 originals and one cover of an Iron Maiden song. We hope that fans will appreciate the old school thrash metal feel of the release. We feel they are strong songs with interesting twists.”
Listen to “Back To The Warehouse” at the following link: https://www.metal-rules.com/2019/06/13/ottawa-thrashers-infrared-premiere-ep-full-stream-back-to-the-warehouse-via-metal-rules-com/
The EP will be available for stream and download on Spotify, Bandcamp and all other major online retailers.
Track Listing:
1. Meet My Standards (4:58)
2. One Mouth Faces (5:03)
3. Hate Today, Despise Tomorrow (5:18)
4. Animated Realities (6:09)
5. Wrathchild (3:51)
EP Length: 25:21
Show Dates:
Sept 17 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks w/ Battle Beast
For more info:
http://infraredmetal.ca
https://www.facebook.com/infraredmetal
https://www.instagram.com/theofficialinfrared
https://twitter.com/infraredmetal
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-dqX
Bio:
Thrash metal never dies! Like some mutated metal monster, a Thrashzilla if you will, it sees off all trends; and comes back stronger than ever fueled by love from fans and musicians alike. One such band are Ottawa’s ’80s legends INFRARED. A band who made a big impact with Canadian fans in the ’80s and in recent years returned to cement and carry on their own legacy.
Originally, Infrared was a high school band formed in the ’80s by friends who wanted to revel in the classic thrash sound that was quickly gaining traction. Collaborating on their sound since 1985 they have produced an EP (1988’s R.I.P.) and after rising from a 27-year hiatus, 2 albums “No Peace” in 2016 and “Saviours” in 2018.
Moving forward to make up for lost time, they bring a familiar aggressive and melodic classic thrash sound that is full of nostalgia, but also music that is still relevant and valid today. They explore topics that are basic human truths that don’t change over time and they consider themselves reporters through sound. Solidly rooted in classic thrash, Infrared pays homage to the Big Four and is dropping their new EP “Back To The Warehouse” in 2019 on June 14th to finally release the last of their classic material before the newest full-length studio album.
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“I can happily say that if you’re a fan of that classic balls to the wall thrash metal sound then you will most certainly get a kick out of Infrared’s “Saviours”… a prime example of what thrash metal is and what it should always be. These Canadian thrashers have stayed true to the sounds they knew when they were in their earlier years and have bought that sound back to the modern era.” – Overdrive Music Magazine
“It is an excellent album, killer thrash with NWOBHM melodic sensibilities, proper singing, hooks, the full nine yards!” – Hellbound
“a savage and brutal journey of eighties inspired thrash metal, laden with heaviness and menace, heads will be banging hard from start to finish.” – Metal Gods TV
“Their new album Saviours is a thrash party from beginning to end.” – Rock Portaal
“These guys play a heavy/thrash hybrid that’s highly melodic and at times is so damn catchy, some of the songs just stick in your head after the first listen. ” – The Metal Crypt
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0 Here’s the schedule for this year’s METALOCALYPSTICK FEST: Canada’s Premier Women Focused Metal Festival Get your tickets now! http://metalocalypstickfest.rocks/ Promo video (clips from 2018) https://youtu.be/NOAi94lKVbU
Here’s the schedule for this year’s METALOCALYPSTICK FEST: Canada’s Premier Women Focused Metal Festival
Get your tickets now! http://metalocalypstickfest.rocks/
Promo video (clips from 2018)
0 Mad With Power Metal And Arcade Festival Shares Spotify Playlist For 2019 Line-Up w/ Theocracy, Lords of The Trident, Judicator, Helion Prime and more!
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Montreal, QC – June 12, 2019
Mad With Power Metal And Arcade Festival Shares Spotify Playlist For 2019 Line-Up
Invites All Kombatants To 3rd Annual Showdown
w/ Theocracy, Lords of The Trident, Judicator, Helion Prime and more!
Villains and heroes alike will once again come together on August 10, 2019 to enjoy a buffet of power metal, arcade games and other nerdy delights at the third Mad With Power Festival in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. This one-day fest boasts seven kickass bands featuring Theocracy, Lords of The Trident, Judicator, Helion Prime, Novareign, Widow and Fiakra playing a variety of power metal along with an exclusive appearance from Phillip Ahn, M.D. the actor who played Shang Tsung on Mortal Kombat II.
In celebration of the event, the festival has put together a Spotify playlist for fans of this year’s 2019 line up, which can be heard at the following link here and don’t forget to add to your playlist now!
Headbanging isn’t the only thing to do at the fest, attendees can enjoy tons of free pinball and arcade games; try to beat your friend’s high score or destroy them with a head-splitting fatality! Concertgoers can expect other entertainment that includes metal opera battles, a heavy metal video game themed museum, and perusing the nerdy goods sold by vendors all whilst sipping the official Bos Meadery “Mad With Power” mead.
This year’s 2019 lineup includes:
Theocracy – Progressive Power Metal from Athens, GA!
Lords of the Trident – Madison’s own Power Metal Heroes!
Judicator – Historical Power Metal from Arizona!
Helion Prime – Sci-Fi Power Metal from California!
Novareign – Heavy Power Metal from California!
Widow – Traditional Heavy metal from North Carolina!
Fiakra – Power Metal from New Jersey!
Tickets and more information can be found at the following links:
(please note Gold and Silver VIP tickets are sold out, general admin, 18+, and sponsorship ($250) tickets still available)
Tickets: http://mothershabooboo.com/madwithpower/index.php/get-tickets/
Website: http://madwithpowerfest.com
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/620093948460813/
Instagram: @madwithpowerfest
MWP Partners:
Bos Meadery
Rokker Vodka
Warriors of Metal Fest
Queen City Metal Convergence
Wheelhouse Whiskey
Guys, Games, and Beer! Podcast
Phoenix Foreign Car Services
I/O Arcade Bar
Vintage Vault Arcade
Max Ink Radio/Magazine
About:
Mad With Power – the Midwest’s only arcade and heavy metal festival – was a fest built out of spite. Angered by other fests making and breaking promises to him over and over again, fest founder Ty Christian did the only rational thing: make his own fest – and make it better – by filling venues to the brim with free-play arcade and pinball games!
Now in its third year, Mad With Power fest continues to highlight up-and-coming bands in the power metal, thrash metal, and traditional heavy metal sub-genres and attracts more and more concertgoers with new exclusives every year. In just a few years, the fest has created an official drink (Bos Meadery’s “Mad With Power” mead, available on-tap), shocked fans with power metal opera battles, and crafted unique experiences like a playable “heavy metal-themed video game museum” with the help of local sponsors.
The fest has grown year-by-year, and continues to attract attendees from not only the midwest, but across North America and Canada as well!
Bio about founders:
Ty Christian is the vocalist for the band Lords of the Trident and the founder of Mad With Power fest. Ty has been playing in, touring with, booking, and managing bands since 1999, and was a roadie and mixing engineer for bands such as Steppenwolf, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Molly Hatchet, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Ty is also the creative director of the Madison Area Music Association – a charity organization that raises funds to put instruments and music education into local schools – and prides himself on being a leader of the DIY musician movement.
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0 PureGrainAudio – San Diego Thrashers MONARCH, Winners of the 2019 Wacken Metal Battle USA, Chat with Canadian Victors THE SLYDE
