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0 Rockshots Records – Australia’s GREYSTONE CANYON Animated Video For Neil Young Cover “Hey Hey, My My (Into The Black)” From New Album “Something Borrowed…Something New”

February 27, 2026
by Asher
· Greystone Canyon (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 27, 2026

Australia’s GREYSTONE CANYON Animated Video For Neil Young Cover “Hey Hey, My My (Into The Black)”

New Album “Something Borrowed…Something New” Out Now!

Australian rockers Greystone Canyon return with a powerful take on “Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)”, the iconic track by Neil Young, reimagined with the band’s raw and unfiltered rock ’n’ roll attitude.

Taken from their new album “Something Borrowed…Something New”, this version captures everything Greystone Canyon stands for: real amps, real performance, no tricks. Recorded live in one room without click tracks or edits, the song delivers a warm, punchy, and authentic sound that brings back the true spirit of rock music. With respect to the original and the grit of their own identity, the band transforms this timeless classic into a heavy, driving anthem, loud, honest, and unapologetic.

“Neil Young and this song need no introduction, and we are hopeful that Neil Young fans, even Neil himself, perhaps will approve of this rendition. This song has been transformed from a folk acoustic guitar strum along to a very dark arpeggiated piece that is rounded out by a spooky bass guitar solo and a beautiful acoustic guitar solo. This might be the furthest we have taken a cover from its original, but the lyrics and meaning of the song really work in this context. We hope you enjoy the animated video for the single,” adds the band.

Watch and listen to Greystone Canyon‘s animated cover video for Neil Young’s “Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRqbJTGu5KQ

Formed by vocalist/guitarist Darren Cherry, whose lifelong passion for music was inspired by AC/DC, KISS, and his father’s career as a professional musician, Greystone Canyon has built a reputation for tone, feel, fire, honesty, and organic sound. With drummer Sham (also of Nothing Sacred), guitarist Richard Vella, and bassist David Poulter, the band brings decades of experience, including Cherry’s tenure with Paul Di’Anno’s final Australian tour in 2024.

Greystone Canyon’s new album “Something Borrowed… Something New” pays homage to rock legends like UFO, ZZ Top, Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy, and Neil Young, while introducing powerful originals such as Drives Us, Friend of the Fox, and Stealing Our Freedom. Inspired by Van Halen’s Diver Down, the record blends covers and originals into a dynamic listening experience. From the faithful tribute of UFO’s Doctor, Doctor and the smoky swing of ZZ Top’s Just Got Paid, to the road-trip energy of Drives Us and the heavier, metalized punch of Led Zeppelin’s Immigrant Song, the album showcases both reverence and reinvention. Originals like the acoustic, eerie Friend of the Fox and the protest anthem Stealing Our Freedom stand proudly alongside covers such as Thin Lizzy’s Suicide and Neil Young’s haunting Hey Hey, My My. With creative flourishes like “AAF,” a Hendrix-style guitar homage to the Australian National Anthem, the album captures Greystone Canyon’s ability to honour rock’s greatest while carving out its own identity.

Unlike their previous album, “Iron & Oak,” which took six years to complete, “Something Borrowed… Something New” was tracked, mixed, and mastered in just five months. Recorded at Black Lodge Studio under the guidance of Joel Taylor, the band embraced a raw, live recording method that captures the warmth, punch, and energy of musicians playing together in real time.

“This album has been the most fun we’ve had recording. Albums can be hard work and tedious, but this was a joy to make, and we think you can hear that in the recording,” adds Cherry.

Greystone Canyon is an Australian hard rock band blending classic rock, heavy metal, blues, and folk influences. Known for their organic sound and passionate performances, the band continues to evolve while staying true to their roots. Their music is inspired by life, history, and the future, with lyrics that reflect both personal experiences and broader social themes.

“Something Borrowed… Something New” was released on December 5th, 2025, from Rockshots Records and is available on all major streaming platforms and physical formats.

CD – https://rockshots.eu/products/greystone-canyon-something-borrowed-something-new-cd

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/1ZyEq4kWkhDg6RnzCbGKJj

Music Video – Suicide (Thin Lizzy cover) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLNaHClXKc0

Music Video – Stealing Our Freedom – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SSd6fzgwhU

Track Listing:
1. Doctor, Doctor (UFO cover) – 04:16
2. Just Got Paid (ZZ Top cover) – 03:35
3. Drives Us – 05:06
4. Immigrant Song (Led Zeppelin cover) – 02:21
5. Friend of the Fox – 03:57
6. Suicide (Thin Lizzy cover) – 05:14
7. Hey, Hey, My, My (Into the Black) (Neil Young cover) – 03:22
8. AAF – 1:47
9. Stealing Our Freedom – 04:26
Album Length: 33:54

More info: Rockshots.eu | Facebook.com/greystonecanyon | Instagram.com/greystonecanyon_official

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“An honest record for sure, Something Borrowed…Something New could gain favor for Greystone Canyon as there’s something so timeless about this style. It’s the type of record that enhances your love of heavy music as well as the versatility that has been there since the 70s.8.5/10” – DeadRhetoric

“My take on the album: May people have wondered who will replace AC//DC as the next Hard Rock/Metal band with heavy blues in their music. Greystone Canyon is the answer. Remember the name these guys are going places. Every member of the band have mastered their skills and is a tight unit that complement each other. This a belter of an album. Nothing less than the perfect 10 would do justice to the album.” – Project Metal Music

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0 Rockshots Records – DUST’s New Single “The Reaping Of The Scythe” Channels Modern Extreme Metal With Clarity and Intent; New Album “Thoughts Of A Falling Man” Out April 2026

February 27, 2026
by Asher
· DUST (Rockshots Records) · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 27, 2026

DUST’s New Single “The Reaping Of The Scythe” Channels Modern Extreme Metal With Clarity and Intent

New Album “Thoughts Of A Falling Man” April 2026 via Rockshots Records

Rockshots Records presents “The Reaping Of The Scythe”, the new single from Italian metal act Dust, now available on all digital platforms.

Extracted from the band’s forthcoming album “Thoughts Of A Falling Man” (out April 3rd, 2026), the track stands as one of the record’s most defining and thematically incisive moments. Conceived as part of a broader conceptual arc following a soul suspended in limbo, “The Reaping Of The Scythe” captures the instant in which avoidance collapses and reckoning becomes unavoidable.

At its lyrical core lies the idea of consequence as harvest. The scythe is not merely an image of death but a metaphor for accountability, the final sweep that gathers what has been sown through choices, silence, and compromise. The song explores the erosion of self-deception and the stark realization that judgment is not imposed from the outside but emerges from within. There is no spectacle here, no grand theatrics: only the slow, suffocating awareness that time does not negotiate.

Musically, Dust delivers one of their most focused and assertive statements to date. Built around razor-edged riffing, tightly locked rhythmic patterns, and a vocal performance that alternates controlled restraint with visceral intensity, the track channels modern extreme metal with clarity and intent. The production emphasizes weight and precision, allowing each element to cut through with purpose while preserving the band’s raw, expressive core.

With “The Reaping Of The Scythe”, Dust reaffirms their trajectory toward a more cohesive, mature, and concept-driven identity. It is a track designed not simply to be heard but to be confronted – a concentrated embodiment of the existential tension that defines “Thoughts Of A Falling Man“.

Recommended for fans of Parkway Drive, Jinjer, and Trivium, listen to “The Reaping Of The Scythe” at the following links:

Digital – https://lnk.to/4Ve5py

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggJ9h_DAUO8

New album “Thoughts Of A Falling Man” out April 3rd, 2026 via Rockshots Records.

PRE ORDER “Thoughts Of A Falling Man”: https://rockshots.eu/products/dust-thoughts-of-a-falling-man

Previous single:

Music Video – “Bodyless” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyE8ltsPBfY

Digital – https://lnk.to/M2crIo

Track Listing:
1. Intro – 1:49
2. Before Your Awaken – 5:23
3. Death’s Ashes Upon Me – 3:52
4. Contemptus Mundi – 3:58
5. Fragments of Mirror – 4:26
6. Thoughts of a Falling Man – 6:40
7. Bodyless – 3:44
8. The Reaping of the Scythe – 3:56
9. Beyond the Void – 6:06
Album Length: 39:54

Dust Line-Up:
Riccardo Pirozzi: Vocals
Stefano D’Angelo: Guitars
Federico Ignini: Guitars
Francesco D’Elia: Bass
Eric Di Donato: Drums

More info:
https://rockshots.eu
https://www.instagram.com/dust__band/

BIOGRAPHY:
Dust is an Italian metal band formed in 2016 from an idea by vocalist Riccardo Pirozzi and former drummer Stefano Brogi. Born out of a period of personal struggle and artistic urgency, the project took shape as a direct and uncompromising outlet for expressing inner conflict, anger, and introspection. After an initial phase of experimentation, the band gradually assembled its core lineup, defining a sound rooted in heaviness, emotional depth, and narrative intensity.

With the addition of guitarist Stefano D’Angelo and bassist Andrea Lege, Dust released their debut album “Break The Silence“, recorded and produced by Andreas Polito at Rocklab Studios in Turin. The record marked the band’s official entry into the Italian underground metal scene, earning attention for its raw approach and dark thematic focus. Shortly after, guitarist Federico Ignini joined the lineup, allowing Riccardo to focus exclusively on vocals and lyrics, particularly during live performances.

Following the album’s release, Dust became increasingly active on the live circuit, sharing the stage with established acts and performing across Italy and Eastern Europe, including shows in Serbia, Croatia, and Romania. These experiences played a key role in shaping the band’s identity, strengthening both their musical cohesion and their commitment to an authentic, no-frills live approach focused on intensity and connection rather than visual excess.

After several lineup changes, Dust reached a stable formation in 2023, solidifying their current lineup: Riccardo Pirozzi on vocals, Stefano D’Angelo and Federico Ignini on guitars, Francesco D’Elia on bass, and Eric Di Donato on drums. This renewed stability marked a turning point for the band, allowing them to refine their sound and push their songwriting toward a heavier, more focused, and mature direction.

Conceived as a concept album, “Thoughts Of A Falling Man” unfolds as a near-death journey, exploring themes of guilt, judgment, inner collapse, and spiritual limbo. Musically, it represents a significant evolution from the debut, blending elements of death, groove, thrash, and black metal into a darker, more compact, and uncompromising sound.

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0 Out Now! One Man Death Metal – Canada’s HAIDUK Unleashes New Album “Archdevil”

February 26, 2026
by Asher
· Haiduk · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 26, 2026

Out Now! One Man Death Metal – Canada’s HAIDUK Unleashes New Album “Archdevil”

A relentless surge of blackened death‑thrash returns from Canada’s one‑man metal conjurer. Calgary-based solo metal project Haiduk, the creation of guitarist and composer Luka Milojica, has announced the release of its fifth full‑length album, “Archdevil,” out now as of February 26th, 2026. Known for its lightning‑fast riffcraft, evil melodies, and immersive dark‑fantasy worldbuilding, Haiduk’s newest offering pushes every element of its sound to the extreme.

“Archdevil doubles down on everything Haiduk stands for: speed, busy riffs and evil melodies. The focus is to keep the listener on edge and constantly introduce new patterns to keep you engaged,” says Milojica.

Haiduk emerged from Milojica’s desire to channel dark musical ideas without compromise. Inspired by Scandinavian solo acts like Vintersorg, he abandoned the search for bandmates and embraced complete creative control. Since the raw 2010 demo “Plagueswept”, Haiduk has carved a distinct path through death, black, and thrash metal, each album expanding the lore of the fictional realm Callost, the setting for all Haiduk lyrics.

Working entirely alone, Milojica writes all music and lyrics, performs all guitars and vocals, and records every release independently. Live, Haiduk performs as a one‑man assault: guitar and vocals onstage, with drums and bass delivered through the PA.

Musically, “Archdevil” is Haiduk at its most intense, with fast, tightly wound riffing fused with sinister melodies and relentless rhythmic shifts. The album is designed to overwhelm, keeping listeners in a constant state of tension as new patterns and attacks emerge without warning.

Lyrically, the record continues the saga of Callost, revisiting the nine demons first introduced on 2015’s “Demonicon.” Of the album’s eleven tracks, nine are dedicated to these demonic entities. Track 6, “Darkener,” depicts the demon god Vordok, the Archdevil himself, while the closing track, “Usurper,” tells the story of King Arias, a human ruler slain and “necrified” inside the volcanic fortress Octavia, returning as a demon to wage war on his former people.

Track Highlights includes “Curser”, a slow‑burning opener that erupts into shifting tempos and dark atmospheres, representing Corloch, demon of curses and fire. “Vexer”, a nonstop barrage of speed and heaviness, embodies Vordus, master of sorcery and mind control. “Reviler”, black‑metal‑driven tremors inspired by Azyr, god of earthquakes and volcanic wrath. “Darkener”, the centrepiece of the album, invokes Vordok, the Archdevil and supreme demon god. “Usurper”, the tragic, violent return of King Arias, resurrected as a demon to lead a new infernal conquest.

Recommended for fans of Bolt Thrower, Vomitory, Old Man’s Child, Dissection, and Behemoth, “Archdevil” is available at the following links:

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/67xaAKQuDgk7Dw3mQNPZrA

Bandcamp – https://haiduk.bandcamp.com/

Single Stream – Vexer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldtWfvOH6H0

Track Listing:
1. Curser (3:09)
2. Vexer (2:42)
3. Reviler (3:36)
4. Deviser (3:10)
5. Torturer (2:51)
6. Darkener (4:00)
7. Abhorer (2:30)
8. Infester (2:33)
9. Venomer (3:04)
10. Necrifier (3:13)
11. Usurper (3:05)
Album Length: 33:53

Album Band Line Up:
Luka Milojica – Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Drum Programming

For more info:
https://www.haiduk.ca
http://www.facebook.com/haidukmetal

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“The patented death/black/speed Metal rips your skull for 31 minutes“ 4.5/5 – Metal-Rules (2021 – Diabolica)

“An endless supply of evil, face-ripping riffs“ – Metal Crypt (2021 – Diabolica)

“Fast and unrelenting from start to end” 8/10 –Metalbite (2021 – Diabolica)

“Haiduk’s most aggressive work“ – The Killchain (2021 – Diabolica)

“A lot of eye-popping technical skill, intricate plotting, and brilliantly multifarious and mutated tonalities on display“ – No Clean Singing (2021 – Diabolica)

“A tremolo picked tornado of dark matter and blastbeats.” – The Circle Pit (2018 – Exomancer)

“[Haiduk’s] strong point has always been his riffs, and here they just destroy” 8.5/10 – Brave Words (2018 – Exomancer)

“[Haiduk] has perfected his own signature style and very few bands are doing this style” – Metal-Rules (2018 – Exomancer)

“Haiduk, all I have to say is you are one talented dude. It’s always impressive to me when a single person can put together an entire album on thier own, but to do so with such a level of both technical marksmanship and enjoyability is bizonkers. I look forward to hearing more of your thrash-heavy black and death metal in the future.” – Metal Trenches (2015 – Demonicon)

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0 GRAVEMASS (ft. members of Zimmers Hole, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation) Unleashes Devastating Single “Gravemass” Debut Album Out March 2026

February 26, 2026
by Asher
· GraveMass · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 26, 2026

GRAVEMASS (ft. members of Zimmers Hole, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation) Unleashes Devastating Single “Gravemass”

Debut Album “This Is The Way” Out March 6th, 2026 via End Game Records

Performing at Loud As Hell Open Air Festival 2026 w/ Fallujah, Allegaeon, Summoning the Lich, Crimson Shadows, Edge of Paradise, and more!

Photo Credit – Derek Carr

L-R – Destroyer of Souls – Drums – Bowels of Hell – Bass – Murderer of Colonizers – Guitar – Mayan Hate – Guitar – Lorde Heathen – Vocals

West Coast death metal force Gravemass has released their devastating new single “Gravemass,” the next offering from their upcoming debut album “This Is The Way,” arriving March 6th. The track follows the previously released title‑track single “This Is The Way,” further showcasing the band’s commitment to pure, unfiltered extremity.

“This Is The Way” is built on brutal guttural vocals, high‑speed assault, extreme aggression, and unyielding sonic violence. Every track is engineered to overwhelm, punish, and dominate. It is the culmination of decades of experience across the West Coast metal scene, sharpened into a relentless debut statement.

The artwork for “This Is The Way” is designed as a visual representation of a crushing wall of sound, a direct signal of the devastation contained within. It mirrors the band’s sonic identity: heavy riffs, hellish gutturals, and a feast crafted for true black/death metal fans. The cover doesn’t just introduce the album; it warns the listener of the violence ahead.

Gravemass is formed by long‑time Vancouver metal stalwarts whose résumés span Zimmers Hole, Punch Drunk, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation, Savannah, Process, The Golers, Subversion, Just Cause, and more. Their combined experience, over 30 years, has forged a sound that is brutal, angry, fast, dark, and evil.

“The band is made of West Coast metal heads from the Vancouver scene who have known each other for decades. I wrote the music over two months in between project breaks. I presented it to Lord Heathen, who immediately wanted to be part of the project. We recruited the rest of the band, people we’ve all known forever,” adds guitarist Mayan Hate.

With This Is The Way arriving March 6th, 2026, Gravemass confirms they’ve already begun writing their second album. Their evolution is driven by decades of collective experience.

“This music is Brutal, angry, fast, dark, and evil. If you like brutal… You will dig it,” says vocalist Lord Heathen

Fans of Slayer, Venom, Morbid Angel, Watain, and Napalm Death will find plenty to devour.

Listen to “Gravemass” at the following links:

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/7pM3F4Ue8K2DmxZAmVjtCF

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guVZTw7WncM

and previously released music video for “This Is the Way,” filmed by White Wolf Photography, which captures that ferocity firsthand and showcases the band’s commanding presence at Armstrong Metal Fest 2025.

Music Video – This Is The Way – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR9gy-AD8-E

In addition to the album release, Gravemass will also be performing at Loud As Hell Open Air Festival 2026, joining a stacked lineup featuring Fallujah, Allegaeon, Summoning the Lich, Crimson Shadows, Edge of Paradise, and more. For more info on the festival in Drumheller, AB, from July 31st to August 2nd, please visit https://www.loudashell.ca.

Track Listing:
1. Slaves To Pain – 2:38
2. This Is The Way – 3:45
3. Horned King – 2:54
4. Harvest of Souls – 2:53
5. Spitting Hell – 2:07
6. Black Bell – 2:50
7. Fallen – 3:27
8. Gravemass – 3:51
9. Abandon – 2:01
10. Poison Temple – 3:11
Album Length: 29:41

Album Band Line Up:
Lorde Heathen – Vocals
Mayan Hate – Guitar
Murderer of Colonizers – Guitar
Bowels of Hell – Bass
Destroyer of Souls – Drums

More info:

https://endgamerecords.com/

http://www.gravemass.com/

https://www.facebook.com/people/Grave-Mass/61556695854887/

https://www.instagram.com/gravemass1/

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“Hold on to your hats, buds. Your eyes and ears are in for a blinding treat. Canada’s black/death metal band GraveMass just released the aural assault known as “Fallen.” The song and the video are delightfully overwhelming. ” – Metal Sucks

““Fallen” is a brutal, pummeling track with vocals that range from a guttural growl to a nasal screech, creating a blistering death metal assault. The black-and-white video with its flashing lights and quick cuts combines imagery of nature and religion in a way that perfectly complements the sonic onslaught of the video. It’s a breakneck track that leaves carnage in its wake, and you’ll want to check it out.” – New Noise Magazine

“With “Fallen,” GraveMass offers a glimpse into what promises to be a searing, unholy debut album. It’s a declaration of intent—and a brutal reminder that Canadian metal is as fierce and alive as ever.” – See Rock Live

“Gravemass Deliver Evil with Latest Single & Video, “Fallen”” – V13

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0 Thank You Canadian MDs and Djs for the airplay love! \m/\m/ For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops Loud – #7 Born Divided, #8 Ivy Gardens | CFOU 89.1 MHz – Trois-Rivieres Loud – #8 Triskelyon | CJSR 88.5MHz – Edmonton Loud – #6 Outlying | CJSW 90.9 MHz – Calgary Loud – #7 Pythonic, #8 Karu Rockshots Records | CJUM 101.5 MHz – Winnipeg Loud – #4 Gravewitch | CICK 93.9 – Smithers Top 30 – #7 Unpunished

February 25, 2026
by Asher
· Born Divided · Gravewitch · Ivy Gardens · KARU · Outlying · Pythonic · radio charts · Triskelyon · Unpunished

Thank You Canadian MDs and Djs for the airplay love! \m/\m/

For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops
Loud – #7 Born Divided, #8 Ivy Gardens

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-24

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CFOU 89.1 MHz – Trois-Rivieres
Loud – #8 Triskelyon

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfou.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-24

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CJSR 88.5MHz – Edmonton
Loud – #6 Outlying

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-24

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CJSW 90.9 MHz – Calgary
Loud – #7 Pythonic, #8 Karu Rockshots Records

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-24

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CJUM 101.5 MHz – Winnipeg
Loud – #4 Gravewitch

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-24

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CICK 93.9 – Smithers
Top 30 – #7 Unpunished

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cick.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-02-24

0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/ For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops Loud – #7 Born Divided, #8 Ivy Gardens | CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford Loud – #7 Triskelyon, #8 Juliet Ruin, #9 Phaeton | CJUM 101.5 MHz – Winnipeg Loud – #2 Gravewitch | CICK 93.9 – Smithers Top 30 – #9 Unpunished

February 25, 2026
by Asher
· Born Divided · Gravewitch · Ivy Gardens · Juliet Ruin · Phaeton · radio charts · Triskelyon · Unpunished

Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! \m/\m/

For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops
Loud – #7 Born Divided, #8 Ivy Gardens

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-17

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CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford
Loud – #7 Triskelyon, #8 Juliet Ruin, #9 Phaeton

https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-17

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CJUM 101.5 MHz – Winnipeg
Loud – #2 Gravewitch

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-02-17

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CICK 93.9 – Smithers
Top 30 – #9 Unpunished

https://earshot-online.com/charts/cick.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-02-17

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0 Quebec City Death Metal SANAGA Unleashes Debut Single “The Godslayer’s Oath”; Mixed and Mastered by KATAKLYSM’s Jeff Dagenais

February 25, 2026
by Asher
· Music News · Sanaga

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 25, 2026

Quebec City Death Metal SANAGA Unleashes Debut Single “The Godslayer’s Oath”

Mixed and Mastered by KATAKLYSM’s Jeff Dagenais

L-R – Dominic Brillant – Guitars, Jean-Francois Durand – Bass, Marc Verreault – Vocals, Frederic Giguere – Drums, Patrick Plourde – Guitars

Photo Credit – Martin Bouchard

Rising death metal force Sanaga has officially released their debut single, “The Godslayer’s Oath” (mixed and mastered by Jeff Dagenais of Kataklysm), marking the band’s first step onto the Canadian metal scene. Formed in the fall of 2026, Sanaga brings together long‑time friends and seasoned musicians with a shared passion for creating fast, melodic, aggressive, and evocative metal inspired by Death, Slayer, Amon Amarth, and Dark Tranquillity.

“The Godslayer’s Oath” was the natural choice for Sanaga’s debut. As the first song the band fully rehearsed together, it quickly became their most polished and complete track. Musically, it showcases the full spectrum of Sanaga’s sound, death metal fused with thrash energy and sharpened by touches of black metal.

Lyrically, the single introduces listeners to the band’s myth‑driven universe. The song tells the story of a void‑born entity created for one purpose: to slay gods and destroy their realms. Whether interpreted as an anti‑religious statement or simply a brutal fantasy narrative, the track sets the tone for Sanaga’s bold, storytelling‑focused approach.

Though new as a unit, Sanaga’s members are no strangers to the Quebec metal scene. They are active in projects such as Meet The Mailman, Foxy Queen, Devil’s Trill, and Warriors of the North. Their combined experience fuels a tight, high‑energy sound and a no‑nonsense approach to songwriting.

Guitarist Patrick Plourde drafts full song structures, vocalist Marc Verreault crafts the lyrics, and every member reshapes the material with their own style, resulting in songs that are cohesive, energetic, and unmistakably theirs.

The single’s artwork reflects the band’s name, inspired by the Sanaga River in Cameroon, a symbol of life, death, and myth. The dark, foreboding landscape and towering god‑slaying figure visually echo the themes explored in the music.

Sanaga is currently preparing for their first live performances, scheduled for this spring. After their live debut, the band will return to the studio to record their second release.

With a defined sound and a clear creative vision, Sanaga is poised to make a strong impact on the death metal landscape.

Listen to “The Godslayer’s Oath” at the following links:

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/1rzjY98YzjOizn5gLwmpxO

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xU9Vmcpj_Q

More info:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585662054767

https://www.instagram.com/sanaga666/

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0 Rockshots Records – HEAVENFALL Unveils First Single “Squall-led” From Upcoming Album “Thorn” Out May 2026

February 25, 2026
by Asher
· Heavenfall (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 25, 2026

HEAVENFALL Unveils New Video “Squall-led” From Upcoming Album “Thorn” Out May 2026

Heavenfall unveil “Squall-led”, the first single taken from their forthcoming full-length album “Thorn“, set for release on May 15th, 2026 via Rockshots Records.

Founded in 2003 by four teenage friends driven by an urgent need for self-expression, Heavenfall has steadily forged a distinctive identity rooted in classic heavy metal and sharpened by darker, more aggressive inflections. From their debut “Falling From Heaven” to the EP “The Besiders“, the band has progressively refined a language where power and introspection coexist, translating personal struggle into a cohesive artistic vision.

“Squall-led” emerges as a dynamic and tightly structured opener: fast, melodic, and immediately gripping, yet shaped by brooding undertones and reflective passages that reveal the band’s darker, more introspective core. Guided by Dest’s expressive vocal performance and the guitar vision of Pave, the two longstanding pillars of Heavenfall’s identity, the track encapsulates the band’s evolution with clarity, intensity, and emotional weight.

As the band explains, “‘Squall-led’ is the perfect opener for the album: fast and melodic, yet marked by darker and introspective moments. The lyrics encourage learning from mistakes and hard times and from the clarity they may bring – even if it is never easy to read the signs a storm leaves behind.”

Watch the official lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGYWX5blAUQ
Digital: https://lnk.to/z88UKP

Heavenfall’s musical DNA draws from classic heavy and thrash metal foundations while embracing the emotional depth and shadowed atmospheres of bands such as Nevermore, Iced Earth, and Savatage. The band describes its sound as “heavy, introspective, melancholic, personal and poetic”, a definition that finds its most mature expression in “Thorn“.

Produced by Heavenfall with drums recorded by Maurizio Cardullo at Crono Sound Factory and mixed and mastered by Davide Tavecchia at Twilight Studio, the single benefits from a powerful, detailed production that enhances both its aggressive drive and its melodic depth. The album artwork, created by Aaron Bonogofsky, visually reinforces the emotional and conceptual framework of the record.

“Thorn” is conceived as a complex and cathartic journey, an introspective exploration through melancholic melodies, designed to take the audience on a profound emotional path. Heavier, more melodic, and more intricate than the band’s previous works, the album delves into the fragile and unspoken layers of human experience.

With “Squall-led”, Heavenfall open the first chapter of a record that does not merely revisit their roots but deepens them – transforming inner conflict into a resonant and compelling contemporary heavy metal statement.

For fans of: Nevermore, Iced Earth, Savatage

New album “Thorn” out May 15th, 2026

PRE ORDER “Thorn”: https://rockshots.eu/products/heavenfall-thorn-cd

Track Listing:
1. Squall-led – 3:37
2. Sudden Zenith – 4:04
3. No Candlelight – 4:13
4. This Illusion – 3:51
5. Left Apart – 4:23
6. Lingering Under The Acid Rain – 4:43
7. Midwinter In July – 4:45
8. Ora Pro Nemine – 4:53
9. Midnightingale – 5:41
10. The Wind Chimes Garden – 4:55
11. Stramonium – 8:10
Album Length: 53:15

Album Line-up
Dest: Vocals
Pave: Guitars
Giò: Guitars
Nick: Bass
Panta: Drums

Current Lineup:
Dest: Vocals
Pave: Guitars
Simo: Guitars
Stefano: Bass
Marco: Drums

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.instagram.com/heavenfallmetal/ | https://www.facebook.com/Heavenfallmetal/

ABOUT:

Heavenfall was formed in 2003 by four teenage friends united by a shared urgency to express themselves through heavy music. What started as a raw and instinctive project, built with limited means but strong determination, gradually evolved into a defined artistic identity rooted in classic heavy and thrash metal, enriched by darker and more introspective elements. From the outset, the band focused on developing a personal sound rather than adhering strictly to genre conventions.

Following years of rehearsals, songwriting, and live activity, Heavenfall released their debut full-length “Falling From Heaven” in 2012, receiving positive feedback from both audiences and specialized press. The 2017 EP “The Besiders” confirmed the band’s steady growth, highlighting a more mature compositional approach and a stronger inclination toward introspective and emotionally layered songwriting.

A consistent live presence has played a key role in the band’s development. Heavenfall is known for delivering intense and engaging performances, built on direct interaction with the audience. Over the years, they have shared the stage with established acts such as Q5, Domine, Elvenking, and Crying Steel, strengthening their position within the European heavy metal circuit.

In 2026, the band will release their new full-length album “Thorn” via Rockshots Records, marking a further step in their artistic evolution. The record reflects a natural progression toward a heavier, more introspective and structurally refined sound, consistent with the trajectory the band has been shaping since its early years.

Now active for over two decades, Heavenfall stands as a cohesive and experienced act whose path has been defined by continuity, stylistic coherence, and a clear commitment to their own vision of heavy metal.

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0 EPK – Sanaga – The Godslayer’s Oath (2026)

February 24, 2026
by Asher
· EPKs · Sanaga

EPK – Sanaga – The Godslayer’s Oath (2026)

Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com

For fans of Death, Slayer, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquility

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Band: Sanaga
Single Title: The Godslayer’s Oath
Length: 5:46
Label: Self-Release
Genre: Death Metal
Location: Quebec City, QC, Canada

Single Credits:
Performed by Sanaga
Music by Patrick Plourde
Lyrics by Marc Verreault & Dominic Brillant
Recorded by Sanaga
Drums recorded by Dominic Labbe
Mixed and mastered by Jeff Dagenais from Kataklysm
Artwork by Mathieu CantinBand Line-up:Patrick Plourde – Guitars
Dominic Brillant – Guitars
Jean-Francois Durand – Bass
Marc Verreault – Vocals
Frederic Giguere – Drums

L-R – Dominic Brillant – Guitars, Jean-Francois Durand – Bass, Marc Verreault – Vocals, Frederic Giguere – Drums, Patrick Plourde – Guitars

Photo Credit – Martin Bouchard

Formed in Quebec City in the fall of 2026, Sanaga unites long‑time friends and seasoned musicians with a shared passion for creating fast, melodic, and aggressive metal. Blending the intensity of Death and Slayer with the epic weight of Amon Amarth and the melodic depth of Dark Tranquillity, the band delivers a sound rooted in melodic death metal and thrash, sharpened by touches of black metal.

Sanaga’s writing process is collaborative at its core. Guitarist Patrick Plourde drafts full song structures, while vocalist Marc Verreault crafts the lyrics, and every member reshapes the material with their own style, resulting in songs that are tight, energetic, and unmistakably theirs. Lyrically, the band draws from myth, destruction, life, death, and legendary beings, inspired by the mythic Cameroonian river that gave Sanaga its name.

Their debut single, The Godslayer’s Oath, introduces this world with a story of a void‑born entity created to slay gods and annihilate realms. Musically polished and thematically bold, it became the natural choice for their first release.

With members active in projects like Meet The Mailman, Foxy Queen, Devil’s Thrill, and Warriors of the North, Sanaga brings a seasoned, high‑energy presence to the stage. Their first live performances are set for spring, followed by a second release expected next summer.

Sanaga may be new, but their sound is already defined, melodic, powerful, and driven by a shared vision to create metal that hits hard and leaves a mark.

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Formé à Québec à l’automne 2026, Sanaga réunit des amis de longue date et des musiciens d’expérience animés par une passion commune : créer un métal rapide, mélodique et agressif. En mêlant l’intensité de Death et Slayer au poids épique de Amon Amarth et à la profondeur mélodique de Dark Tranquillity, le groupe forge un son ancré dans le death mélodique et le thrash, affûté par des touches de black metal.

Au cœur de Sanaga, le processus d’écriture est résolument collaboratif. Le guitariste Patrick Plourde élabore les structures complètes des morceaux, tandis que le chanteur Marc Verreault façonne les paroles. Chaque membre remodèle ensuite le matériel avec son propre style, donnant naissance à des chansons serrées, énergiques et immédiatement reconnaissables. Les textes s’inspirent des mythes, de la destruction, de la vie, de la mort et d’êtres légendaires, influencés par la rivière camerounaise mythique qui a donné son nom au groupe.

Leur premier single, The Godslayer’s Oath, ouvre la porte à cet univers en racontant l’histoire d’une entité née du néant, créée pour abattre les dieux et anéantir leurs royaumes. À la fois musicalement affûté et thématiquement audacieux, il s’est imposé naturellement comme premier extrait.

Avec des membres actifs dans Meet The Mailman, Foxy Queen, Devil’s Trill et Warriors of the North, Sanaga apporte sur scène une présence solide et une énergie redoutable. Leurs premiers concerts sont prévus pour le printemps, suivis d’un deuxième opus attendu l’été prochain.

Sanaga est peut‑être un jeune projet, mais son identité est déjà claire : un métal mélodique, puissant et déterminé, porté par une vision commune et l’envie de laisser une empreinte durable.

0 Rockshots Records – DYING AWKWARD ANGEL Returns with “The Fallen,” A Powerful Glimpse Into New Album “The Missing Frame”

February 24, 2026
by Asher
· Dying Awkward Angel · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 24, 2026

DYING AWKWARD ANGEL Returns with “The Fallen,” A Powerful Glimpse Into New Album “The Missing Frame”

Italian melodic death metallers Dying Awkward Angel unveil their new single “The Fallen”, a track that fully embodies the band’s identity and sonic direction.

Taken from the album “The Missing Frame”, released via Rockshots Records, “The Fallen” represents the essence of Dying Awkward Angel’s sound: the cold precision of Swedish melodic death metal fused with the raw aggression of American thrash and death metal, delivered with a modern and uncompromising approach.

Formed in 1998 in Turin by guitarist and main composer Edoardo Demuro, the band has built a solid reputation within the underground metal scene, sharing the stage with acts such as Decapitated, Impaled Nazarene, Necronomicon, Forgotten Tomb, and Node. Over the years, they have developed a distinctive style rooted in the Gothenburg tradition while maintaining a strong and personal identity.

With “The Missing Frame”, the band pushed their sound further than ever before, faster, heavier, and more direct, described by the band themselves as “a brutal and honest cooperation between us all.”

“The Fallen” captures the album’s core themes of duality, control, and inner conflict, translating them into a track that is both melodic and relentless.

“Imagine an old and charismatic boss who says: I spoiled my children…but they talk instead of listening,” adds the band.

A reflection on authority, legacy, and the moment when control slips away.

Recorded at Bottleneck Studios in Turin and produced by the band, “The Missing Frame” stands as a powerful statement of intent, balancing tradition and evolution within the melodic death metal genre.

Recommended for fans of At The Gates, Carcass, and Dark Tranquillity, listen to “The Fallen” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aehAJlkkW-g

Add to your Spotify Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/5SpG2i3qgkqlAIZnbP1pWJ

CD ORDER “The Missing Frame” – https://rockshots.eu/TheMissingFrameCD

Previous Singles:

Music Video – The Inner Paradox – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPoiysCBU2M

9.99 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAiEvJ3rpvE

Music Kills – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JtD-Fhte_w

Track Listing:
1. The Ecstasy of God (Instrumental)
2. Black Waves
3. The Fallen
4. Music Kills
5. 9.99
6. Raptus
7. YOU MUST DIE!
8. Blinded
9. Skin and Bones
10. The Inner Paradox
11. Out of Mind (R’lyeh)
12. A Promise
13. The Missing Frame (Instrumental)

Line-up:
Michele Spallieri: Vocals
Demuro Edoardo: Guitars,
Lorenzo Asselli: Guitars
Luca Pellegrino: Drums
Davide Onida: Bass Guitar

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | http://www.dyingawkwardangel.com | https://www.instagram.com/dyingawkwardangel_official/

ABOUT:

Dying Awkward Angel is an Italian melodic death metal band formed in 1998 by guitarist Edoardo Demuro and drummer Ivan Longo. Influenced by the ferocity and melody of the ‘90s extreme metal scene, drawing from the Gothenburg sound as well as UK and US death and thrash metal, the band quickly developed a distinctive style that blends raw aggression, dark atmospheres, and introspective lyricism.

After two well-received demos (Dying Awkward Angel, 2002, and Ghost at the Spine, 2004), the band released their first full-length, “Waiting for Punishment,” in 2013, followed by the EP “Madness Rising” (2015), showcasing a more mature and dynamic approach to songwriting. In 2018, Dying Awkward Angel released “Absence of Light” through Rockshots Records / Extreme Metal Music, gaining praise from international press and expanding their reach across Europe, the USA, and Japan.

Having shared the stage with acts like Decapitated, Impaled Nazarene, Necronomicon, Forgotten Tomb, Keno,s and Node, the band is known for delivering uncompromising live performances and intense musicality.

In 2024 and 2025, the singles “The Magical World of the Dead“, “Music Kills“, and “9.99” marked the band’s powerful return, leading up to the release of their new album “The Missing Frame“, due out on August 22nd, 2025, via Rockshots Records. This new chapter reflects a more focused and violent sonic identity—one that remains faithful to the Swedish melodeath tradition while embracing a darker, more deliberate production.

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“Crushing riffs, sharpened intent, and zero room for mercy. The latest from Dying Awkward Angel, The Missing Frame marks a high velocity evolution for the melodeath veterans… With The Missing Frame, Dying Awkward Angel is no longer circling the genre’s perimeter. They’ve stepped into its very center of the pit and deliver an album that is sharpened, focused, and built to leave scars.” – Amplifying The Noise

“Built on years of hard-earned grit and unwavering loyalty to melodic death metal’s roots, the new material is a raging return, loaded with ferocity, feeling, and sheer metal finesse.” – Crannk

“The single ‘9.99’, for example, finally brings back some of the anthemic qualities of the intro and overall creates a good balance between modern-tinged harshness, the flair of AT THE GATES and a good dose of melodic undertones, which makes the track my personal highlight. ” – PowerMetal.de

“‘Music Kills’ reminds us of how a nice riff can make a song memorable from the first listen.”” – Italia di Metallo

“A record which… continues the maturation of the Italian quintet… which it now manages to channel in the best possible way… It is certainly the highest quality point ever reached by Dying Awkward Angel.” – Metal Italia

“There is a slight gothic and doom influence to Dying Awkward Angel’s melodic death metal from the complementing female vocals on the melancholic “Black Waves” and “Out of Mind” to the dramatic “Skin and Bones.” – Transcending the Mundane

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