Posts By Asher
0 PureGrainAudio – Geared Up: The Exalted Piledriver Frontman Gord Kirchin on Shure and Sennheiser Microphones
0 Insomnia Radio #61 w/ Uforia, Keychain, Medevil, Red Cain
0 VOIR – CRITIQUES EN VRAC : UN COUP D’ŒIL SUR LES DERNIERS ALBUMS: FRACTAL CYPHER
La production se veut impeccable, les compositions sont copieuses au niveau des arrangements et Fractal Cypher possède cette qualité qui se veut bien importante pour le genre : allier la complexité musicale avec des mouvements sonores accrocheurs….Du gros calibre, du prog métal surfin et qui ne sera pas gênant de mettre dans mon Top 2016 Québécois! Et de plus, ça nous vient d’ici!
https://voir.ca/chanceuxqueteux/2016/10/17/vracopeth-gatecreeper-kaotik-fractal-cypher/
0 Bravewords – Chariots of The Gods – Ages Unsung
Ottawa-based Chariots Of The Gods inject the best parts of metalcore, thrash and melodeath into its second full-length release, Ages Unsung. The band’s extreme delivery, harsh-barked vocals and precise instrumentation carry hints of bands such as In Flames, Soilwork, Shadows Fall and Hatebreed, yet delivered in a modern, up to date sound.
http://bravewords.com/reviews/chariots-of-the-gods-ages-unsung#.WALhmaVtznI.email
0 Rocka Rolla Webzine – Silent Line – Shattered Shores
0 NEWS: STRIKER Wins Western Canadian Music Award For Metal /Hard Artist Of The Year
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – October 15, 2016
Album Promo Request here.
For Fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Enforcer, Skullfist, Steelwing
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STRIKER Wins Western Canadian Music Award For Metal /Hard Artist Of The Year
New Album ‘Stand In The Fire’ Out Now
Album Stream – Stand In The Fire – Listen here.
Music Video – Too Late – Watch here.
Lyric Video – Locked In – Watch here.
It’s been an award winning year for Edmonton, AB’s STRIKER, having won the Edmonton Music Prize along with the Edmonton Music Award for Metal Recording of The Year for their track ‘Too Late’ from their latest album ‘Stand In The Fire’. Now adding to their list of awards, the power new wave metallers have been celebrated with this year’s 2016 Western Canadian Music Award for Metal /Hard Music Artist of The Year. The awards were held in Regina, SK on October 13th. For more info, please visit the following link here.
The band comments on their win:
“We are so very honoured to receive the award for Metal Artist of The Year from the Western Canadian Music Awards! Huge thanks to everyone who has supported us in getting our music out into the world, and we hope everyone is ready for another dose of Striker coming soon!”
STRIKER were nominated alongside the following Western Canadian bands listed:
About the album:
‘Stand In The Fire’ is STRIKER‘s most uncompromising record to date. A record packed with incredible riffs and colossal anthems, all laced together with epic harmonies. Inspired by legendary bands like Iron Maiden, Striker wears their hearts firmly on their battle jackets, soaking up the power and influence of classic rock and metal.
The band; Dan Clearly (vocals) Tim Brown (lead/rhythm guitars) William Wallace (bass) Adam Brown (drums) recorded the album themselves with the help of Randy Black (who filled in on drums while Adam was away…) and mixing genius Frederik Nordstrom (Bring Me The Horizon, In Flames, Opeth) giving them not only the time and space needed but the freedom to set up the release direct to fans worldwide.
‘Stand in The Fire’ available on limited edition orange vinyls at Striker-Metal.com plus digitally on iTunes, CD Baby.
To hear a full stream of the album, please visit the following link here.
Track Listing ‘Stand In The Fire’:
About Striker:
STRIKER formed in Edmonton, Canada in 2007 and they were signed to German label Iron Kodex off the strength of their first demo. They made two albums with the label and recorded 2nd album Armed To The Teeth with acclaimed producer Michael Wagener (Ozzy, Skid Row, Metallica). They played shows with Metallica in Canada and hit the road for what eventually became a full world tour with shows across Europe and Japan. They used their time in Europe to work with Frederik Nordstrom and were snapped up by Napalm Records in 2012 for the release of the acclaimed album City Of Gold.
For more info: www.Striker-Metal.com.
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0 Metro Calgary: Double Experience: Nerd rockers catch Calgary on Pokemon-inspired tour
0 OUT NOW! Montreal Prog Champs THE CHRONICLES OF ISRAFEL New Album ‘A Trillion Lights, Tome II’
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – October 15, 2016
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For fans of Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, Periphery, Scale the Summit, Meshuggah
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OUT NOW! Montreal Prog Champs THE CHRONICLES OF ISRAFEL New Album ‘A Trillion Lights, Tome II’
CD Release Show Oct 15th @ Petit Cafe Campus – info
Track Listing:
1. Colors Of The Energy Construct (2:03)
2. Goddamned (3:52)
3. I Remember (7:41)
4. Nightmare (3:17)
5. Spirit Carousel ft. Bekki Friesen (4:07)
6. Life I Know (4:55)
7. In Ruins (5:57)
8. Hatred In My Heart (4:18)
9. Violet Empress (Last Love) (5:13)
10. Greet The Sun (3:49)
11. A Trillion Lights (5:36)
12. Incendia (2:15)
13. The Turning Of The Heavens (12:38)
Album Length: 1:05:47
Montreal prog champs THE CHRONICLES OF ISRAFEL’s long awaited sophomore album ‘A Trillion Lights, Tome II’ is now available as of October 15th via BOH Records on iTunes, CD Baby and all other major online retailers. The album is the follow up to their 2007 debut ‘Starborn, Tome I’. The album features 13 tracks of progressive songwriting blended with incredible guitar riffs and symphonic piano rounded with melodic vocals for a cinematic music experience.
To hear tracks from the release, please visit the following links:
Song Stream – I Remember – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P2zCePbTFA
Music Video – Spirit Carousel ft. Bekki Friesen – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN_O7BAszKo
Music Video – Life I Know – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV3pktRoXuw
Music Video – In Ruins – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIaQjAfEIuY
Music Video – Hatred In My Heart – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orRekHcTpDo
Music Video – Violet Empress (Last Love) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBrGOPym_rE
Guitar Playthrough – Goddamned – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0I60lSGtPWY
The project was on hiatus for several years due to demand and relocation to Los Angeles by founder/guitarist/vocalist Dominic Cifarelli (former guitar player for Pulse Ultra (Atlantic Records)). While in Los Angeles, Ciferalli was part of multiple projects that included touring with Scars on Broadway, which featured Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan of System of a Down, a collaboration with Lukas Rossi on the single “Headspin” that is featured on the album “Rockstar Supernova” starring Tommy Lee, Gilby Clarke and Jason Newsted, recording guitars and bass for Billy Ray Cyrus’ 2012 release “Change My Mind” plus performing on French platinum artist Zaho’s debut and sophomore albums, and recording two guitar solos on a Rush tribute album released by Magna Carta, which featured Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), Mike Mangini (Dream Theater) and Stu Hamm (Steve Vai). Other highlights in Cifarelli’s career include a featured guest guitar appearance with Cypress Hill and Travis Barker at the annual Smoke Out Festival in San Bernardino, CA that also featured Incubus, Living Colour and Manu Chao plus guest performances in 2013 with Chevelle in Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel and Taproot at the Whiskey in Los Angeles.
For those in the Montreal area, THE CHRONICLES OF ISRAFEL will be hosting a CD Release show at Petit Cafe Campus on October 15th. Full details here.
For more info, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/thechroniclesofisrafel.
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0 Reminder – Oct 21-23 – Have Ya Watched The Black Mourning Light’ Fest Trailer; Tickets On Sale Now!
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – October 14, 2016
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Reminder – Have Ya Watched The New ‘Black Mourning Light’ Fest Trailer
Edmonton’s Doom & Black Metal Festival – Oct 21, 22, 23
Tickets On Sale Now!
2016 Line-Up w/ UADA, Panzerfaust, Erimha, Helleborus and more!
2016 Edition
October 21, 22, 23 2016
Rendezvous Pub, Edmonton
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/293606467646555/
With Edmonton, AB based black and doom metal festival Black Mourning Light presented by Crown of Visery’snearing on October 21st to 23rd, the event has posted a new trailer to check out at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKBh-8kvQOw
This year’s line up features UADA, Panzerfaust, Erimha, Helleborus and more.
To hear audio previews of bands performing on Oct 21st, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBIQboRWdlw
To hear audio previews of bands performing on Oct 22nd, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv4siielM4w
Ticket prices are as follows:
Friday, Oct 21st = $25
Saturday, Oct 22nd = $35
Friday Oct 21st + Saturday, Oct 22nd = $50
VIP = Friday Oct 21st, Saturday Oct 22nd, Sunday, Oct 23rd Mourning After Breakfast w/ bands = $60
Tickets are available online through Crown of Viserys (http://crownofviserys.bigcartel.com/product/black-mourning-light-metal-festival-tickets), YEGLive.ca (service fees apply), Annihilatrix Productions in Calgary, AB and Desecrate Promotions in Regina, SK.
Line-Up:
Hive (Calgary, AB) – 7PM
Black Mourning Light is still taking submissions from filmmakers to showcase their work (preferably dark/ horror) at this year’s event. The films will be viewed at The Rendezvous equipped with televisions to showcase films via DVD. Most films will be shown during band performances.
Filmmakers interested in having their work shown at Black Mourning Light 2016, can use the following Filmmaker’s Application, located here.
About BML:
Black Mourning Light Metal Festival is the black metal and doom festival founded by Dustin Ekman of Crown of Viserys. Created to fill a void in Edmonton’s black and doom scene.
After a successful debut during Halloween 2015, Black Mourning Light Festival returns for a 2016 edition set from October 21st-23rd. The onslaught will be held at the Rendezvous Pub with a lineup of bands from across Western Canada all in the vein of black and doom metal along with select death styles. Last year’s line up included 11 bands from three provinces such as headliner Idolatry (Edmonton), Altars of Grief (Regina), Noire (Winnipeg), Ossific (Winnipeg), Vile Insignia (Calgary) and more.
Those that attended the 2015 inaugural ritual will not be disappointed by 2016, as they can expect a different while similar experience to that event. Due to the proximity of Samhain, costume prizes will still be awarded to those who wish to dress up early and celebrate the season.
For more info, please visit https://blackmourninglight.wordpress.com.
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0 NEWS: PureGrainAudio Premiere RED CAIN Lyric Video ‘Hiraeth’; Debut Self-Titled EP Out Nov 25th
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – October 14, 2016
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For fans of Kamelot, Symphony X, Alter Bridge, Tesseract
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PureGrainAudio Premiere RED CAIN Lyric Video ‘Hiraeth’; Debut Self-Titled EP Out Nov 25th
L-R: Samuel Royce – drums, Nik Ryzhenkov – guitar, Evgeniy Zayarny – vocals, William Lancaster – synths/orchestration, Rogan McAndrews – bass/back vocals
Credit: DM Photography
Calgary, AB’s RED CAIN have teamed up with PureGrainAudio for the premiere of their new lyric video for their first single ‘Hiraeth’ off their upcoming self-titled debut EP set for release on November 25th. The track was written as an anthem to glorious ages past, driven by the band’s Eastern European roots. Enveloped in Slavic mythology and imagery, the track takes the listener into an era where mysticism and sorcery coexisted with sharp steel, pagan hymns, and a still-present yearning for the restless wild. It is a gallop through hidden memories in their blood, and a call to arms from a long-forgotten heritage of renown.
To watch and listen to ‘Hiraeth’, please visit the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/videos/red-cain-debut-lyric-video-for-new-song-hiraeth-exclusive-premiere
To purchase the track, please visit: https://redcain.bandcamp.com/releases
RED CAIN, a powerful, modern melodic metal project with European roots is back on the scene after a two year hiatus and line up change that features orchestration guru William Lancaster along with the talented multi-instrumentalist Rogan McAndrews to join founding band members Evgeniy Zayarny, Nikita Ryzhenkov plus Samuel Royce. RED CAIN is a storytelling vehicle of Faustian sagas and twisted orchestral landscapes – complete with articulate songwriting, heavy, groove-filled instrumentals plus evocative, rich vocals, all creating a memorable and dramatic musical experience.
EP Length: 24:18
For more info, please visit http://facebook.com/redcainofficial.
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