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0 NEWS: LIKE ANIMALS Announce Eastern Canadian Tour Dates

June 28, 2016
by Asher
· Like Animals · Music News

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LIKE ANIMALS Announce Eastern Canadian Tour Dates

New EP ‘Feral’ Out Now!

L – R – Will Tennant – Drums/Backing Vocals, Jamie Haffenden – Guitar/Lead Vocals, Myke Caouette- Bass/Backing Vocals

(Photo Credit: Travis Tiernay)

EP Stream – Feral – Bandcamp | Soundcloud

Music Video – The Lion’s Share – Watch here.

Orillia, ON’s deviant melodic math metallers LIKE ANIMALS are hitting the road this summer for dates across Eastern Canada in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario. The tour will be in support of their new EP ‘Feral’ released at the beginning of January 2016 to follow their previous animal-themed EPs ‘Sweet Whispers, Plagued Ears’, ‘The Undertoad’ and ‘The Wild’.

“Normally we head out on our own but this time we’re heading out with our crazy friends in ( U ) the band from Guelph. We both share a distinct spastic-punk blend of sound which will be sure to get the pit cookin! See you there and bring your energy!!” comments voclaist / guitarist Myke Caouette

July 30th & 31st – East Coast Awakening Festival – Keswick, NB

Aug 5 – Ottawa, ON – Ask-A-Punk

Aug 6 – Sorel, QC – Pub O’Callaghan

Aug 7 – Sussex, NB – Gus G’s

Aug 9 – Moncton, NB – Plan B Lounge

Aug 11 – New Glasgow, NS – The Commune

Aug 12 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub

Aug 13 – Quebec City, QC – Le Sous-Sol Du Cercle

About:

Like Animals are breaking free of the constricting chains of modern music and are busy creating their own uninhibited style of spastic-math-metal graced with emotionally-charged vocals. Like a wild animal each member maintains a sense of chaos through their arpeggio guitar and bass sections, unorthodox drums peppered with dynamic changes, and finally tempered by the wavering vocals soaring just slightly above the instrumentals both in tone and feeling. The beasts within the band each perform vocal duties a sound akin to a coyote-esque choir featuring Jamie Haffenden on guitar and lead vocals, Will Tennant on drums, Myke Caouette on bass.

Their name is synonymous with their song-writing and attitude, where they are part of a pack, but still remain hungry and solitary, like a stray animal. Their 400-show track record over the years reveals their dedication to their craft having shared the stage with such bands as Fuck The Facts, Dog Fashion Disco, Adrenechrome, Downtown Brown, Scale The Summit, Polkadot Cadaver, Teethmarks and many more.

With four animal-themed EPs in tow (‘Sweet Whispers, Plagued Ears, The Undertoad, The Wild) and their new release called ‘Feral’ unleashed on January 22nd, 2016, the band is constantly working to create a continuously more mature and higher caliber sound. The group hunts and writes as a unit by drafting and evolving each song with each giving their own input.

Lyrics contend with themes such as: self-doubt, lack of self-worth, depression, anxiety, and the like. Like Animals continue to push the boundaries of the several genres which they base their experimental music on while committing to the best music they can produce.

Feral (4:30) [Free Download] [Youtube]

The Lions Share (4:00) [Video]

Lounge Lizard (4:26)

Caterwaul (3:15) [Video]

The Jungle Book of Love (3:31)
EP Length: 19:45

For more info, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/likeanimals.

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0 Glacially Musical – Vow of Thorns – Farewell To The Sun

June 28, 2016
by Asher
· Vow of Thorns

This record is as diverse as its songs are expansive. There’s a strong thematic feeling to the music, but it always comes across as fresh and eager. The beauty of the riffing is juxtaposed with the anger of the singing…Vow of Thorns succeeds in doing what many bands have never attempted in doing, creating very heavy and very beautiful music simultaneously. Walk the path before you, the effort is well worth it.

http://glaciallymusical.blogspot.ca/2016/06/lp-review-farewell-to-sun-by-vow-of.html

0 Via Nocturna – Celestial Ruin – Pandora (EP)

June 27, 2016
by Asher
· Celestial Ruin

http://vianocturna2000.blogspot.ca/2016/06/flash-review-pandora-celestial-ruin.html

0 We Love Metal – The Fallen Sun by Sludgehammer- Diversity or straight death metal?

June 27, 2016
by Asher
· Sludgehammer

https://www.welovemetal.com/newsite/wordpress/2016/06/23/27678/

0 Oook.ca – Meet Armstrong Metal Fest Co-Organizer Jesse Valstar

June 27, 2016
by Asher
· Armstrong Metal Fest

http://oook.ca/2016/06/meet-metal-fest-co-organizer-jesse-valstar/

0 NEWS: Heavy Mag Premiere: VAN HALST’s New Video Asks The ‘Questions’ About Victim Blaming + PureGrainAudio Presents Western Canadian Tour

June 27, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · Van Halst

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Montreal, QC – June 27, 2016

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For Fans of In This Moment, Evanescence, Halestorm

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Heavy Mag Premiere: VAN HALST’s New Video Asks The ‘Questions’ About Victim Blaming + PureGrainAudio Presents Western Canadian Tour

Out Now! New Album ‘World of Make Believe’

Photo Credit: Renee Robyn

Music Video – Save Me – Watch here.

Album Stream – Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Idobi

One of the most important efforts vocalist / lyricist Kami Van Halst of Canada’sVAN HALST emphasizes through their music are strong messages from her socially conscious lyrics. Pushing to inspire listeners and fans to be aware, informed and encouraged to take action on various topics ranging from female empowerment, body image, education, rape culture, poverty, domestic violence among many other issues, the goth rockers have teamed up with Heavy Mag to premiere their latest video‘Questions’ in support of their new album ‘World of Make Believe’.

“I wrote Questions with my sister Brittney Grabill. This song deals with victim blaming and how the victims of sexual assault are often criticized and blamed for putting themselves in a vulnerable position, which allowed them to be abused or exploited.” Kami Van Halst, “This is wrong, we should not be blaming or scrutinizing the victims of abuse. We need to remove the stigma and put the blame where it rightly belongs- on the abuser.”To watch ‘Questions’, please visit the following link on Heavy Mag: http://heavymag.com.au/premiere-van-halst-questions-video-clip/

In additional news, VAN HALST will be hitting the road for a Western Canadian tour presented by PureGrainAudio.com. The tour will kick of at OurFest in Nevis, AB on August 20th and wrap up with a hometown show in Edmonton, AB on September 4th.

Aug 20 – Nevis, AB – Ourfest – info
Aug 27 – Valemount, BC – Metalocolypstick Fest – info
Aug 31 – Kelowna, BC – Fernando’s Pub
Sept 2 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub
Sept 3 – Vancouver, BC – Red Room
Sept 4 – Edmonton, BC – Mercury Room

About:
A fierce, empowering force of hard rock fused with metal with strong socially conscious lyrics and advocacy for female rights, VAN HALST recently released their debut album ‘World of Make Believe’ on March 4th, 2016, which is now available on iTunes and Bandcamp.

VAN HALST, a project that first began as a solo endeavour for whom the band is named after — Kami Van Halst, has since become a full group producing socially conscious, lyrical tracks that focus on disenfranchised and marginalized populations. The band’s influences stay true to goth rock with Kami Van Halst demonstrating an agile vocal delivery in combination with pummeling growls. Lyrically, the band draws from black metal due to its focus on people suffering from isolation and rising to overcome the preconceptions of a judgmental society. In This Moment’s industrial fusion remains a primary influence for Van Halst, employing a sampler, synthesizer, and distorted vocals.

Kami Van Halst dominates as the vocalist performing both growls and soaring vocals (Surviving Suzanne), Scott Greene (Derina Harvey Band/Dirty Pool) and Strathon J. Bajowsky (Havok Way) craft the guitar work while Brendan McMillan (bass) (My Darkest Days) and Brett Seaton (drums) (Cultured by Fire) drive the rhythm section of the band. Kami’s range and virtuosic vocal ability always captivates an audience and her attitude on stage truly delivers the meaning behind the songs. The main writing forces for the band are Kami and Scott working together to give listeners a vivid image of social injustices. The band’s live performance is a theatric experience as the utilize full-costumes, make-up and stage props.

1. The End (4:31)
2. Save Me (4:12)
3. Ryan’s Song (4:11)
4. World of Make Believe (3:46)
5. Questions (3:23)
6. Denying Eyes (4:08)
7. Monster (3:29)
8. Plastic Smile (5:11)
9. Put Him Down (4:33)
10. Perfect Storm (4:44)

Album Length: 42:14

For more info, please visit www.vanhalstmusic.com

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0 NEWS: Metal Injection Premiere ALL ELSE FAILS’ Political Video ‘AntiMartyr’

June 24, 2016
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· All Else Fails · Music News

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Metal Injection Premiere ALL ELSE FAILS’ Political Video ‘AntiMartyr’

Fucktropolis – EP Stream – Listen here.
1. AntiMartyr
2. Better Left Undead – Watch here.
3. La Demencia Violenta
4. Obedience At The Altar of Sacrifice
5. A Most Unwanted Reprieve – Watch here.

All Else Fails, the loud, heavy, lyrically conscious Canadian metal band who’s 2013 EP ‘Fucktropolis’ garnered them award wins at the 2014 Western Canadian Music Awards and Edmonton Music Awards are proud to close the chapter on the release with their final music video. Teaming up with MetalInjection.net, the band premiere their latest political message ‘AntiMartyr’.

Vocalist / guitarist Barrett Klesko comments:

“It’s been a long road since we released Fucktropolis almost 4 years ago, and since then we have been in almost constant member changeover hell. Some of it was good, like bringing back original drummer Ryan Biggs, but some, like losing our long time bassist Seedy Mitchell was much harder. We have a new bass player, the new album written and in pre production and it is sounding fresh and awesome, but it was important to us to release Antimartyr as a full single first. With that, it wouldn’t have felt right with Mitch’s voice coming out of the new guy’s mouth in the video, so we talked him into coming back for one last project, and I’m really happy with the turnout, it seems like a great way to send off an album that treated us so well, and move on to the next grand adventure. Hopefully one that won’t take us another 4 years to follow up.”

To watch ‘AntiMartyr’, please visit the following link: http://www.metalinjection.net/video/all-else-fails-antimartyr-music-video-premiere

About: The fourth release since 2007, 2013’s award winning ‘Fucktropolis’ was the follow up to the band’s 2012 album ‘The Oracle, What Was, Is And Could Have Been’ that received world wide praise from industry publications around the world along with their music video ‘This Burden of Life‘ added to rotation on Canada’s largest music channel Much Music, expanding their Canadian fan base dramatically.

Making their mark around the world for their aggressively dark brand of metal that is breaking the traditional ideals of their genre and drawing comparisons to bands like As I Lay Dying, All That Remains, Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God. All Else Fails infuses their music with a variety of elements that includes experimental, classical, synth lines, and spoken word sampling to accent a unique blend of heavy as hell screams and shiver inducing clean vocals.

Their high energy live show sets them apart from their peers and has garnered them appearances on numerous high level festivals over the years, including Van’s Warped tour, Boonstock and opening support slots for artists like Korn, Killswitch Engage, Protest the Hero, Cancer Bats, Dayglo Abortions, 3 Inches of Blood, Fear Factory, Threat Signal, Decapitated, Suffocation, and Arise & Ruin.

For more info, please visit www.AllElseFails.ca.

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0 NEWS: HELLEBORUS Team Up With Black Sky Brewery To Launch Band Craft Beer ‘Ritual’

June 24, 2016
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· Helleborus · Music News

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HELLEBORUS Team Up With Black Sky Brewery To Launch Band Craft Beer ‘Ritual’

Out Now! Debut Album ‘The Carnal Sabbath’ (Satanath/ Black Plague)

Upcoming Show Dates:

July 15 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
w/ Of Feather And Bone, Belhor, Scepter of Eligos – info
July 19 – The Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO
w/ Ghost Bath with Underling, He Whose Ox Is Gored – info
Sept 15-18 – White Hall, MD – Shadow Woods Metal Fest – info

Album Stream – The Carnal Sabbath – Listen here.

Recently unleashing their debut album ‘The Carnal Sabbath’ via Satanath Records (Russia) and Black Plague Records (USA), Colorado Springs, CO black metal blood brother duo Jerred & Wyatt Houseman’s HELLEBORUS will be joining forces with Black Sky Brewery for a new craft beer entitled ‘Ritual’ to be revealed at their next performance presented by the brewery and Metal Nation Radio in Denver, CO on July 15th at Bluebird Theater. HELLEBORUS will be joined by Of Feather And Bone, Belhor, Scepter of Eligos. Full details can be found here.

Black Sky Brewery head brewer Harry Smith comments:

“Black Sky Brewery & the mighty Helleborus have come together to create a unique experience, a one of a kind Beer…. a Spruce Tip Saison! This easy drinking brew was made using pale ale malt, pilsen malt, cara ruby malt, cara foam malt, and honey malt the hop profile is German Magnum, and German Hersbrucker. Slightly floral and a little dry it will be accentuated by the addition of fresh spruce tips picked by the band in the mountains of Colorado.

Working with bands such as Helleborus gives us at Black Sky Brewery a cool outlet for creativity. Basically we sit down with the band and figure out what type of brew to create based on the music they create, personalities and general likes it dislikes. The beer needs to be a reflection of how the band makes you feel. So ask yourselves if your band was a beer what type of beer would YOU be?”

In additional news, HELLEBORUS have been added as local support for the Ghost Bath tour stop in Colorado Springs, CO on July 19th alongside Underling, He Whose Ox Is Gored. Details here.

1. Helleborus Black (6:51)
2. Coils (5:06)
3. Edge Of Black Waters (6:17)
4. Colored Spores of Yuggoth (5:42)
5. Draconian Discipline (4:40)
6. The Poison of Sleep (5:23)
7. Temple of Seventh Death (4:24)
8. A Gift of Renewal (7:08)
9. The Carnal Sabbath (9:17)
Album Length: 54:50

About:

Conceived within the womb of Execration, Helleborus is the latest emanation of Jerred & Wyatt Houseman. Like the enigmatic and deadly winter flower from which the project takes its name, Helleborus pushes the exploration of traditional black metal into the uncharted territory of sensual duality and mysticism. Building on their professional experience with Execration and personal experiences through Akhenaten, the Houseman brothers sought a deeper expression of their experiential-driven musical style that audiences can connect with through a union of opposites.

“We’ve always had a vision for the type of black metal project Helleborus would be. We wanted to explore and deliver a darker and yet more romantic side of black metal. There is an unknown side of metal that is masculine and powerful, yet sensual and respectful; controlled chaos.” comments vocalist Wyatt Houseman.

Album Band Line Up features: Wyatt (vocals, lyrics) & Jerred Houseman (producer, all instruments)

Live Band Line Up features: Brent Boutte’ – Drums, Jerred Houseman – Guitar & leads, Wyatt Houseman – Voice, Ian Horenman – guitar & rhythms, Michael Hylands – Bass

For more info, please visit the following links:

https://www.facebook.com/HelleborusBlack

https://twitter.com/helleborusblack

EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-64s

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0 NEWS: SkullsnBones Premiere WITHOUT MERCY Guitar Playthrough For ‘In Waves’ ft. Mark Hunter (Chimaira)

June 24, 2016
by Asher
· Without Mercy

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For fans of Lamb of God, Pantera, Gojira, Decapitated, Cannibal Corpse

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SkullsnBones Premiere WITHOUT MERCY Guitar Playthrough For ‘In Waves’ ft. Mark Hunter (Chimaira)

Canadian Tour Dates (AB/MB/SK/ON/QC)

New EP ‘Mouichido’ Out Now!

Tour Dates:

June 24 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe dekcuf – info

June 28 – Portage la Prairie, MB – Masonic Hall

July 1 – Prince George, BC – The Art Place – info
July 2 – Burns Lake, BC – The Dungeon
Jul 23 – SBC Restaurant – Vancouver, BC

Photo Credit: Shimon Karmel

Currently on Canadian tour in support of their new EP ‘Mouichido’, Vancouver, BC’s WITHOUT MERCY have teamed up with SkullsnBones.com to premiere 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

1. Worthless (3:48)

2. In Waves (Ft. Mark Hunter of Chimaira) (4:06)

3. Burn (4:27)

4. Morphine (5:56)

EP Length: 18:19

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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