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0 Decibel Magazine: An Interview with Armstrong Metalfest Co-Founder, Jesse Valstar
0 NEWS: SIGNS OF CHAOS Announce Show Dates; Supporting Hatebreed In Ottawa July 13th
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Montreal, QC – June 30, 2016
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SIGNS OF CHAOS Announce Show Dates; Supporting Hatebreed In Ottawa July 13th
L-R – Tom Hansen – Bass, Matt MacIvor – Guitar, Nick Bedard – Vocals, Stephane Desilets – Drums, Dave McCann – Guitar
Song Stream – Break You – Listen here.
Making ripples on their local scene with their assaulting and aggressive sound featured on their latest EP ‘Watch It Burn’, Ottawa, ON’s SIGNS OF CHAOS are proud to announce they will be local opening support along with Accursed Spawn for Hatebreed’s tour stop on July 13th at Mavericks. Full details here. The band has previously been local Ottawa support for Alestorm, Eluveitie, Insomnium, Firewind, Dark Tranquility, Beyond Creation, Exciter, Death Angel to name a few.
SIGNS OF CHAOS unleashed their brutally hard hitting EP ‘Watch It Burn’ this past April to to follow 2012’s debut album ‘Rise’ and 2009’s untitled Demo. The band features the insane riffage of Matt MacIvor and Dave McCann along with the ear stabbing vocals of Nick Bedard followed by the blasting drums of Stephane Desilets and the trademark tombstone slab of bass playing by Tom Hansen.
Upcoming Show Dates:
July 13 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks w/ Hatebreed, Accursed Spawn – info
July 23 – Gatineau, QC – Minotaure w/ Greta Knights, First Fragment, About: Blank, Fumigation – info
EP Length: 32:28
For more info, please visit: http://www.signsofchaos.ca.
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0 EPK – Signs of Chaos – Watch It Burn (2016)
Signs of Chaos – Watch It Burn (2016)
Release Date: April 29, 2016
For fans of Dethklok, Pantera, Gojira, Machine Head, Testament, Arch Enemy, Nevermore
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“Signs of Chaos are an amazingly talented and hard working band that have been staples in Ottawa’s metal scene for many years. This album is an excellent demonstration of what this band does best: KICK FUCKING ASS !” – The Ottawa Epitaph – Album Reviews
“I often wonder just how it is that a band that is this good remains unsigned? … ‘Rise’ is like getting a blast of fire as you go about sticking your head into a furnace! … like ‘Holy cat in the hat Batman!’ if this metal doesn’t come off as the the very definition of the word ‘heavy’ then I don’t know what would!” – Heavy Metal Time Machine: Signs of Chaos
“They’re one of those unique bands that you could show your kvlt friend, and girlfriend to all at the same time without the fear of either being cast out as a poser, or not getting laid.” – Shy Guy Assassin – Guest Column: Three Bands You May Not Know But Should
Credit: Cheryl Gunhouse at Cher’s Photography
L-R Tom Hansen – Bass, Matt MacIvor – Guitar, Nick Bedard – Vocals, Stephane Desilets – Drums, Dave McCann – Guitar
Formed in 2008, Ottawa, ON based SIGNS OF CHAOS’ assaulting and aggressive sound has made ripples on their local scene having opening for such bands as Alestorm, Eluveitie, Insomnium, Firewind, Dark Tranquility, Beyond Creation, Exciter, Death Angel to name a few. The band features the insane riffage of Matt MacIvor and Dave McCann along with the ear stabbing vocals of Nick Bedard followed by the blasting drums of Stephane Desilets and the trademark tombstone slab of bass playing by Tom Hansen. The band’s latest release, the brutally hard hitting EP ‘Watch It Burn’ was unleashed on April 29th, 2016 to follow 2012’s debut album ‘Rise’ and 2009’s untitled Demo.
Shared stage with:
Alestorm, Eluveitie, Insomnium, Firewind, Arsis, Nightrage, Dark Tranquility, Malignant Tumour, Beyond Creation, Exciter, Death Angel, Reanimator, Sonburst, Dissentient, Mortor, Obduracy, Unexpect, Necronomicon, Aggressor, Joe Thrasher, Crimson Shadows, Vesperia/Bolero
0 NEWS: It’s ‘Prime Time’ Montreal’s KEYCHAIN Are Ready To Rebirth Nu-Metal
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Montreal, QC – June 29, 2016
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It’s ‘Prime Time’ Montreal’s KEYCHAIN Are Ready To Rebirth Nu-Metal
Powerful, inspiring, huge and moving, KEYCHAIN is pushing the boundaries of its genres to bring the world something completely breathtaking. Combining the elements of Metal, Alternative Rock and Hip Hop they’re bringing back the uniqueness and authenticity into today’s modern music for a rebirth of the nu-metal genre that has been loved by many and black sheeped by some.
In their first year alone, the independent Montreal, QC band has booked over 50 shows, an upcoming cross country North-American summer/fall tour plus will be releasing 3 music videos and 3 live acoustic videos by 2016’s end. Their upcoming debut EP ‘Breaking Out’ set for release on August 5th is produced by award winning producer/engineer/mixer Glen Robinson who has worked with names such as The Ramones, AC/DC, GWAR, Annihilator and Voivod plus mastered by none other than Howie Weinberg (Pantera, Limp Bizkit, The Deftones, etc).
Teaming up with PureGrainAudio.com, KEYCHAIN reveal ‘Prime Time’, the first banger off the EP.
Vocalist JP Lachapelle comments:
It’s “Prime Time”! Your life, your choice, your rules. Cameras rolling & speakers exploding; let’s get this fucking party started. Choose your true religion & make your mark. Live free, love deep and die hard; that’s the Keychain creed. From Montreal to across the continent, this is the rebirth of NuMetal.”
To listen to ‘Prime Time’, please visit the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/montreal-quebec-s-keychain-stream-pounding-new-single-prime-time-exclusive-premiere
For more info, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/keychainofficial.
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0 Thank you my German friends! Legacy – The Voice From The Dark Side Black Absinthe, Sludgehammer, Celestial Ruin
0 NEWS: STRIKER’s ‘Too Late’ Wins Edmonton Music Award For Metal Recording Of The Year
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Montreal, QC – June 29, 2016
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STRIKER’s ‘Too Late’ Wins Edmonton Music Award For Metal Recording 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.
Wrapping up their USA and Canadian tour last week, power new wave metallers STRIKER returned home just in time to receive their award win at this year’s Edmonton Music Awards for Metal Recording of The Year for their track ‘Too Late’ from their latest album ‘Stand In The Fire’ released this past February.
“Huge thanks to Edmonton Music community, as well as everyone that has helped us out over the years including the AFA, Edmonton Arts Council, FACTOR, and many others! We hope this award can bring some awareness to all the other great bands coming out of Edmonton these days as well.” comments guitarist Tim Brown.
STRIKER were nominated alongside the following Edmonton bands listed below for Metal Recording of The Year.
In additional news, STRIKER are nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award for ‘Metal/Hard Rock Artist of The Year’ alongside KEN mode (MB), Shooting Guns (SK), Third Ion (SK), Van Halst (AB). The awards will be held in Regina, SK on October 13th. For more info, please visit the following link here.
Upcoming Show Dates:
July 30 – Loud As Hell Fest – Drumheller, AB – info
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 Test Your Metal Records & PureGrainAudio Presents RAPHEUMETS WELL ‘Exiled To Annihilation Tour’
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Montreal, QC – June 29, 2016
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For fans of Fleshgod Apocalypse, Septic Flesh, Dimmu Borgir, Cattle Decapitation
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Test Your Metal Records & PureGrainAudio Presents RAPHEUMETS WELL ‘Exiled To Annihilation Tour’
New Album ‘Exiled’ Out Now!
Hickory, NC based sci-fi metal contingent RAPHEUMETS WELL will be hitting the road this July for the ‘Exiled To Annihilation Tour’ presented by Test Your Metal Records and PureGrainAudio.com with progressive black metallers Greensville, SC’s Enthean. The tour will kick off in Tampa, FL on July 9th and wrap up in Toronto, ON on July 20th and will be in support of the band’s latest album ‘The Exile’ released via Test Your Metal Records this past March. (dates listed below)
To listen to the full album stream of ‘The Exile’, please visit the following link:
Bandcamp – https://rapheumetswelltym.bandcamp.com
July 9 – Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug
About:
Blending a sound that is a complex mix of classical orchestrations, cosmic synths, and extreme metal to portray the epics of parallel worlds, Hickory, N.C. based RAPHEUMETS WELL (Ra-few-mets) bring forth a voyage enriched with lore, fabricated from scratch to show the depth in which represents them as artists.
From the birth of organic matter to great wars that tear the fabric of space/time, the story of RAPHEUMETS WELL‘s music serves to immerse you into a world of oddities, which is now continued in the band’s sophomore release ‘The Exile’ which debuted March 18th, 2016.
1. Resurrecting The Blood Gate (4:44)
2. The Blight of Sotath Shal (3:53)
3. The Epic of Darmak (4:59)
4. Crucible of Titans (4:14)
5. Resurgence (6:07)
6. Witch of Dark Spire (5:17)
7. The Exile (6:13)
8. Planetary Cenotaph (5:05)
Album Length: 40:37
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0 NEWS: WITHOUT MERCY Update Tour Blog On Cross Canada Adventures
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Montreal, QC – June 29, 2016
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WITHOUT MERCY Update Tour Blog On Cross Canada Adventures
New Guitar Playthrough For ‘In Waves’ ft. Mark Hunter (Chimaira)
New EP ‘Mouichido’ Out Now!
Photo Credit: Shimon Karmel
Currently on Canadian tour in support of their new EP ‘Mouichido’, Vancouver, BC’s WITHOUT MERCY have updated theor tour blog with their most recent adventures across the country to share with fans.
“So it’s proven more difficult that I expected to keep up with all the blog posts after this many shows in a row. So here it goes at a recap!”
The Last Few – http://www.withoutmercyband.com/the-last-few/
Oshawa – http://www.withoutmercyband.com/oshawa/
Sudbury – http://www.withoutmercyband.com/sudbury/
Remaining Tour Dates:
June 29: Regina – The Exchange – info
June 30: Medicine Hat – Oly’s Ale House – info
In additional news, the band teamed up with SkullsnBones.com for their next guitar playthrough for their track ‘In Waves’ that features vocals from Mark Hunter of Chimaira.
“Crazy things happen when your buddy runs a butcher shop and has an open mind. We shot this video as a playthrough ,but with a different spin on the concept. There was so much blood and flesh, I almost went vegan. Almost.” comments guitarist DJ Temple.
To watch the video, please visit the following link: http://skullsnbones.com/without-mercy-exclusive-premiere-of-guitar-playthrough-for-in-waves/
The band’s new EP ‘Mouichido’ is a rebirth for the band as it’s a re-release of re-recorded material from their 2014 EP ‘Reborn’. ‘Mouichido’ is the Japanese word for “Repeat” or “to do one more time” and is perfectly titled for the EP to signify its re-release of previously recorded versions that now feature new vocalist Alex Friis and bass tracks recorded by Tristan Martin plus live performance being done by Ryan Loewen along with a guest appearance by vocalist Mark Hunter of Chimaira on track ‘In Waves’.
A full stream of ‘Mouichido’ can be heard at the following links below:
Bandcamp
Decibel Magazine
Music Video – Burn – NCS | Youtube
Video – Worthless – Youtube
For more info, please visit: www.WithoutMercyBand.com.
About:
Tenacity, work ethic and originality. There’s no excuses anymore.
Vancouver-based Without Mercy certainly stays true to its name. Ruthless and menacing, these Canadian metal titans have cultivated and redefined the phrase, “Fuck Pussy Metal”.
Founded in 2004, Without Mercy has gone from strength to strength over the years. They released their first EP “All Else Fails” in 2007 completely independently and used its humble beginnings to start the catapulting of performances, internet presence and radio play. In 2009, Without Mercy went on to record their self-titled full length album using the same team that worked on records by Devin Townsend, Mudvayne, and Marilyn Manson. Without Mercy rode the attention wave of their self-titled debut, using the escalation to begin a relentless performance schedule that would lead them far from their hometown and include over 200 live performances. No stranger to tenacity, in only a few short years Without Mercy have achieved; being the only indie metal band in Western Canada to have two tracks available on Rock Band 3, being featured in Tattoo Savage Magazine, and pioneering the phrases, ‘You Smell Like A Bitch’ and ‘Fuck Pussy Metal’ – which have now become synonymous with the band.
In 2014, Without Mercy unleashed third studio release, “Reborn”. Another massive evolution for the band, Without Mercy sought to bring back the organic metal sound and combine it with a high production standard. Fast forward to 2016, some line up changes with a new vocalist and bassist, the band is ready to share with fans re-recorded material from ‘Reborn’ on their new EP ‘Mouichido’ that even features Chimaira vocalist Mark Hunter on their track ‘In Waves’. The EP is set to be unleashed on May 27th, 2016 and will be supported with a steady rotation of touring and appearances across Canada and the USA. All of course, independently.
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0 Aug 5th – Edmonton Metal Community Comes Together To Remember and Raise Funds For Michelle Robinson Memorial Concert
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Montreal, QC – June 28, 2016
and Raise Funds For Michelle Robinson Memorial Concert
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0 NEWS: Alberta’s LOUD AS HELL 2016 Line-Up w/ Unleash The Archers, Striker, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy and more!
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Montreal, QC – June 28, 2016
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Alberta’s Loud As Hell Announce 2016 Line-Up
w/ Unleash The Archers, Striker, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy,
West of Hell, Divinity, Without Mercy, All Else Fails and more!
#LAHV2016
Semchuk Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Metal Nation Radio, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations are proud to announce the return of this year’s 2016 Loud As Hell Heavy Metal Festival V in Drumheller, Alberta at the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds.
Moving into its fifth consecutive year Loud As Hell Heavy Metal Festival promises to be bigger and better than last year with three full days of face melting metal from July 29th – August 1st in the heart of the Alberta badlands to showcase some of the country’s most talented bands with this year’s lineup that includes Unleash The Archers, Striker, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy, Divinity, West of Hell, Disciples of Power and more! (full list below).
Being one of the biggest metal shows in Western Canada with onsite camping, vendors, tattoo artists, suspension demos, guitar and drum clinics, models and everything else that the big guy probably doesn’t approve of… Yes it’s Loud As Hell! So bring your earplugs and get ready for over 30 bands playing over 3 days. The festival has hosted artists such as Kill Devil Hill, Three Inches of Blood, Protest the Hero, Kenmode. Organizers are excited to bring even more Canadian Metal to Western Canada!
Loud As Hell Fest info:
Friday, July 29 – Sunday, August 1.
Tickets on sale via www.loudashell.com
Tickets on sale now – Weekend Pass $100.000
**All ages event – Licensed event**
For more info, please visit these links:
https://www.facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival
http://www.loudashell.com
@Loudashellfest #LAHV
Video Links:
https://www.youtube.com/user/SlimBzTV
Line Up and Set Times:
Friday, July 29
West of Hell – 11:30pm
Divinity – 10pm
The Order Of Chaos – 9pm
Leave The Living – 8pm
Dahlmers Realm – 7pm
Saturday, July 30
Into Eternity – 11pm
Striker – 9:30pm
All Else Fails – 8:30pm
VX36 – 7:30pm
Xul – 6:30pm
Revenger – 5:30pm
Quietus – 4:30pm
Stab.Twist.Pull – 3:30pm
Odinfist – 2:30pm
Sentient – 1:30pm
Thrashadactyl – 12:30pm
False Flag – 11:30am
Black Friday – 10:30am
Sun July 31
Unleash The Archers – 11pm
Ninjaspy – 9:30pm
Disciples Of Power – 8:30pm
Without Mercy – 7:30pm
Planet Eater – 6:30pm
Third Ion – 5:30pm
Expain – 4:30pm
Display Of Decay – 3:30pm
The Avulsion – 2:30pm
W.M.D. – 1:30pm
Slaughterhauser – 12:30pm
Junkies Rush – 11:30am
Maimed Wolf – 10:30am
Festival Bio:
Loud As Hell Metal Festival in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada is celebrating year 5 in 2016!. As always the festival takes place over August long weekend from July 29-Aug 1. We’ve got our best lineup yet, ready to melt your face and kick off our biggest festival to date. Featuring over 30 of the top Canadian metal bands you won’t want to miss any of it. We can’t forget about our freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors and dinosaurs! Stay tuned to this site for all the details to come!
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