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0 NEWS: Montreal Nu-Metal KEYCHAIN Signs With Zombie Shark Records; Release Debut EP ‘Breaking Out’ Sept 1st + North American Tour Dates
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Montreal Nu-Metal KEYCHAIN Signs With Zombie Shark Records; Release Debut EP ‘Breaking Out’ Sept 1st
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North American Tour Dates
Noah “Shark” Robertson (Motograter, Ex-The Browning) has launched his new label, Zombie Shark Records, with the first signing being Montreal, Canada based nu-metal quartet, KEYCHAIN.
KEYCHAIN recorded their debut EP, Breaking Out, with renowned producer, mixer, and engineer Glen Robinson (AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, Gwar, Voivod, Annihilator, and Slaves on Dope). The recording was mastered by legend, Howie Weinberg, whose over 30 year career includes bands like Limp Bizkit, Sevendust, Deftones, Chevelle, and Disturbed. Breaking Out will be available, worldwide, September 1. EP – Pre-order – http://keychainpreorder.com.
Music Video – ‘Prime Time’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK3Xfi8pC7M
Commented Robertson, “The instant I saw the music video for “Prime Time” I knew I had to work with Keychain. It slams! I just knew this band was going somewhere. They have soul and passion and an undeniable groove. All four members quit their jobs to do a North American Tour. I can respect that! That’s how you know these guys are beyond dedicated.”
“Let us introduce you to Keychain, quite possibly the modern day answer to Korn, Limp Bizkit and Slipknot.” – Damnation Magazine
“Through “Prime Time” the band effortlessly stitches together various genres to create a sound that is quick to capture and demand the listener’s attention. The song seems to resonate an upbeat and energy packed feel that will have the listener head banging along in no time!” – Livingthevanlife
“They don’t seem to care what anyone thinks about nu-metal and just want to become the next Limp Bizkit or Linkin Park. As far as I’m concerned, they can. They certainly know how to make a contagious piece of music in great nu-metal tradition.” – Merchants of Air
Keychain will embark on a six-week North American Tour in support of their debut release.
Keychain is:
JP LaChapelle – Vocals
Bran Panic – Guitars
Jeff Jenkins – Bass
Cody Taylor – Drums
Cody Taylor – Drums
Tour Dates:
*Without THE MAENSION (just KEYCHAIN + Support)
08/31 @ Neptune Lounge – Tarpon Springs, FL
09/01 @ Sand Bar Gulfliquor – New Port Richey, FL
09/02 @ Bombshell’s Tavern – Orlando, FL
09/03 @ The Junction At Monroe – Tallahassee, FL
09/04 @ A&M Theatre – Panama City, FL
09/07 @ The Handlebar – Pensacola, FL
09/08 @ Green Door Music Hall – Fort Walton Beach, FL
09/09 @ The Plughouse – Dothan, AL
09/10 @ Club Famous – Atlanta, GA
09/11 @ Spring Water – Nashville, TN
09/12 @ Turn Table Bar & Grill – Bowling Green, KY
09/14 @ Sortie Arts & Music – Evansville, IN
09/15 @ Cicero’s – St Louis, MO
09/16 @ Bourbon Street Rhythm & Ribs – Springfield, IL
09/17 @ The Elbow Room – Wichita, KS
09/18 @ Aftershock – Merriam, KS
09/19 @ Alchemy Bar & Grill – Omaha, NE *
09/20 @ Gillies Bar – Kearney, NE
09/21 @ Moon Room – Denver, CO
09/22 @ The Daily Grind Cafe – Pueblo, CO
09/23 @ Zodiac – Colorado Springs, CO
09/24 @ The Manfort – Durango, CO
09/25 @ The Metro Bar – Salt Lake City, UT
09/26 @ Tipsy Cow Saloon – Spanish Fork, UT
09/28 @ LVCS – Las Vegas, NV
09/29 @ The Rogue Bar – Scottsdale, AZ
09/30 @ Jasper’s Bar and Grill – Santa Ana, CA
10/01 @ Odd Fellows – Los Angeles, CA
10/02 @ Bar Lubitsch – Hollywood, CA
10/14 @ O Patro Vys – Montreal, QC *
11/05 @ Le Pionnier – Pointe-Claire, QC *
11/12 @ Rock Café Le Stage – Trois-Rivières, QC *
For more info, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/keychainofficial.
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0 Musipedia of Metal – Chariots of The Gods – Ages Unsung
There is a lot of melody on this record balancing out the heaviness Of Prometheus And The Flame has the Killswitch influence running through it, As The Sky Falls is a drumming masterclass, Resurrection brings back the Trivium sound while New World slows everything down as an atmospheric piece that explodes in it’s last part. Ages Unsung is an album that looks back to an early millennial period of music but brings it modern day showing that it’s still relevant. 8/10
http://musipediaofmetal.blogspot.ca/2016/08/reviews-delain-chariots-of-gods.html
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0 EPK – Tactus – Bending Light (2016)
Tactus – Bending Light (2016)
For fans of Periphery, Protest the Hero, Between the Buried and Me
Release Date: October 7, 2016
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: IndiePool
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“Tactus’ music is progressive metal through and through. They have some longer songs, heavier riffs, and “epic sections,” as they described it. Listeners can also find a heavy jazz influence in some of their songs as well, evident in some of their voicings and chord progressions.” – It Djents
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1. Anamnesis (2:12)
2. Aurora (6:26)
3. Scimitar (4:08)
4. All Roads (4:06)
5. Feast or Famine (4:58)
6. Colossus (4:20)
7. Goliath (7:14)
8. Cardinal (4:20)
9. Red and Ivory (6:56)
10. King of the Sky (14:35)
Album Length: 59.21
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Tactus
• All songs written by: Tactus and Rodney DuPlessis
• Produced by: Adrian Barnes, Rodney Duplessis, Tactus
• Mixed and Mastered by: Jamie King (Between The Buried In Me, Paradise Lost, Scale The Summit)
Album Band + Live Line Up: Adrian Barnes, Alec Dobbelsteyn, Ben MacLean, Jason McKnight, Steven Parish
Discography:
April 2015 – ins(T)rumental (EP)
December 2014 – Resurface (single)
June 2014 – T (EP)
L-R: Tactus Current Lineup | Steve Parish (bass) | Ben MacLean (drums) | Jason McKnight (vocals) | Alec Dobbelsteyn (guitar) | Adrian Barnes (guitar & vocals)
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Tactus is a five-piece progressive metal band from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Formed in 2011 as a jam project by three fellow music students, the group has gone on to release several singles and EPs independently, while having the opportunity to share the stage with great metal acts like Protest the Hero, Intervals, Black Crown Initiate, and Mandroid Echostar. Their first full-length album ‘Bending Light’ features 10 outer limits prog tracks set to be unleashed on October 7th, 2016 with mixing and mastering by Jamie King (Between The Buried In Me, Paradise Lost, Scale The Summit).
The group pride themselves on their infusion of multiple musical styles into hard-hitting riffs, epic choruses, and technically intense passages. Soaring melodies, guttural growls, and destructive breakdowns flow into soft, slow, and pensive segments of jazz and rock. Their compositional method, where songs are conceived, written, transcribed, and edited before they are ever learned or rehearsed, adds a level of refinement and fluidity not always found in heavier music. The band do almost all of their engineering work themselves. While they have released two fully self-produced tracks, Enigma (August 2014) and Roxanne (March 2015), they have also worked with several talented producers. Their first EP T (June 2014), comprised of four previously released singles and one new song, featured the mixing and mastering handiwork of Gino Bambino (Novallo) and Justin Hill (SikTh). Their single Resurface (December 2014) was handled by George Lever (Burials).
List of bands have shared stage with:
Black Crown Initiate, Protest the Hero, Cardinals Pride, Mandroid Echostar, Intervals, The Motorleague, The Parallel, Deathpoint
List of Tours and Festivals:
2016 – East Coast Awakening
2014 – Protest The Hero Volition Tour (Atlantic Canadian dates)
Music Placements:
Song “Ridges” to be featured in film “The Wasting”
Fun Facts:
0 Canadian Beats – Medevil – Conductor of Storms
The album features eight bass filled, drum enhanced and vocally strong songs. From the opening build up in “Nightwalk” to the final note in “The Fabled Uxorcicide” demonstrates the time, talent and effort that went into making this album.
0 Metalheads United – Forever Metal Interviews – “Hibria, 20th Anniversary Tour”
Forever Metal Interviews – “Hibria, 20th Anniversary Tour” https://www.mixcloud.com/Forever_Metal/forever-metal-interviews-hibria-20th-anniversary-tour/
0 NEWS: CHARIOTS OF THE GODS Post Full Album Trailer For ‘Ages Unsung’ Due Out Sept 16th
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Montreal, QC – August 26, 2016
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CHARIOTS OF THE GODS Post Full Album Trailer For ‘Ages Unsung’ Due Out Sept 16th
Upcoming Show Dates:
Sept 17 – Gatineau, QC – Minotaure (CD Release Show) – info
Nov 14 – Ottawa, ON @ Mavericks w/ Sonata Arctica, Leaves’ Eyes, Omninum Gatherum – info
L-R: David Gravel (Drum) | Payam Doryani (Bass) | Mathieu St-Amour (Lead Guitar) | Christian Therien (Vocals) | Rock Déziel (Rhythm Guitar)
(Photo credit: Chris Bubinas)
Ottawa, ON’s CHARIOTS OF THE GODS have posted an album trailer for their upcoming release ‘Ages Unsung’ due out on September 16th, which can be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZJRion1a4E
After a small hiatus and line up change, the quintet return in 2016 full force ready to follow up their 2013 debut album ‘Tides of War’ that was produced by music legend Glen Robinson (Queensryche, Gwar, Annihilator). Creating a kickstarter / pre-order campaign (thank you video), COTG surpassed their goal of $3,000 and recorded ‘Ages Unsung’ at The Grid with legendary Montreal producer Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist, Beyond Creation, Neuraxis).
COTG is currently streaming the two first singles off ‘Ages Unsung’ at the following links:
‘Ages Unsung’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjYLT_GWXzM
‘Into Oblivion’ ft. Pascal Jobin of The Agonist – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv1s5Nhpu8c
Album Pre-order available at https://chariotsofthegods.bandcamp.com/album/ages-unsung
1. Primordial Dawn (1:22)
2. Tusk (4:40)
3. Of Prometheus And The Sacred Flame (3:57)
4. War of The Gods (4:21)
5. As The Sky Falls (4:25)
6. Resurrection (3:46)
7. Through Darkness And Decay (5:50)
8. Into Oblivion (4:40)
9. New World (3:59)
10. Ages Unsung (4:45)
Album Length: 41:49
For more info, please visit www.chariotsofthegods.net.
About:
Blitzing out of Canada’s capital with their punishing hard-rock rooted in heavy metal, Chariots of the Gods has-been on one sole assignment since 2007: shredding endlessly in a neighborhood near you.
The five-piece band gave birth to their first EP “Reverence” in 2010. Their first full length album, “Tides of War”, was produced by music legend Glen Robinson (Queensryche, Gwar, Annihilator) in 2013.
In 2014, the band went on their first international tour in Cuba and were the first Canadian metal band to do so. Chariots of the Gods are now set to storm the world with the musical assault that is their latest masterpiece: “Ages Unsung”.
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0 NEWS: The Sludgelord Premiere ÉOHUM Video ‘Eurocide’ + New EP ‘Ealdfaeder’
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Montreal, QC – August 26, 2016
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For fans of God Seed, Death, Hate Forest, Immortal, Neurosis
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The Sludgelord Premiere ÉOHUM Video ‘Eurocide’ + New EP ‘Ealdfaeder’
Show Dates:
Oct 7 – Longueil, QC – Bar Zone 132 – info
L-R – Cesar Franco – Bass, Jeremy Perkins – Guitar, Annie Perreault – French Horn / Flutes, Barrie Butler – Vocals, Sylvain Dumont – Guitar, Ludovic Mauller – Drums
(Photo Credit – Chris Kells – FTB Visuals)
Montreal blackened doom Éohum (pronounced ee-o-um) have teamed up with The Sludgelord for the premiere of their video ‘Eurocide’ directed by Chris Kells of The Agonist and his film company FTB Visuals.
“I believe this video clearly depicts the message and ideas behind Éohum. The music and concept of this project are well demonstrated. We are truly honored as the quality, location and mix are awesome.” comments band founder / guitarist Jeremy Perkins.
The video can be viewed at the following link: http://thesludgelord.blogspot.ca/2016/08/video-premiere-eurocide-by-montreal.html
‘Eurocide’ is off Éohum’s latest EP ‘Ealdfaeder’ released during March 2016 via founder / guitarist Jeremy Perkins’ indie label Mycelium Networks and was produced with Chris Donaldson of Cryptopsy at The Grid along with a special guest recording from drummer Simon Mackay (The Agonist) on tracks 2-4-5 to follow up their debut album ‘Revelations, Aurora Of An Epoch’. Lyrically the EP is inspired by poems written by Perkins on the loss of culture and tradition due to greed and colonization across the globe.
To listen to the full stream of ‘Ealdfaeder’, please visit http://eohum.bandcamp.com
1. Eurocide (6:16)
2. Unmasking A World Of Deceit (6:10)
3. The Apathetic Plague (7:41)
4. Ode To A Martyr (4:34)
5. Curative Undulations (4:39)
EP Length: 29:22
About: Éohum blends the most gruesome with the cleanest of black and doom metal to create hypnotic riffs with seducing French Horn. Founded by Jeremy Perkins (guitar) who birthed the band from a poetic project, their second release Ealdfaeder’ sees the return of Annie Perreault (French Horn/Flute), Sylvain Dumont (Guitar), Barrie Butler (Vocals) plus new comers Cesar Franco (bass) and Luca Belviso (drums) whom have made up the band up for over a year now. All are focused on the distinct grassroots of old school, very heavy progression that has flourished since last year to give way to a distinct path, sound and image with each member sharing common ground on the message, beliefs and ideas behind Éohum.
For more info, please visit http://www.facebook.com/eohumband.
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0 NEWS: Out Now! MEDEVIL Unleash Debut Album ‘Conductor of Storms’ + Western Canadian Tour (BC/AB)
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Out Now! MEDEVIL Unleash Debut Album ‘Conductor of Storms’
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Western Canadian ‘Conductor of Storms Tour’ presented by PureGrainAudio
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Western Canadian ‘Conductor of Storms Tour’ presented by PureGrainAudio
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New Music Video ‘Nightwalk’
Photo Credit – Kevin Eisenlord
L-R – Eric Wesa (Bass/Backup Vocals), Ross Collingwood (Drums), Liam Collingwood (Vocals), Gary Cordsen (Lead Guitar), Brett Gibbs (Rhythm Guitar)
1. Nightwalk (5:11)
2. Machination Factory (4:37)
3. An Empty Glass (4:03)
4. In The Distance (2:50)
5. The Angel of Rain (7:40)
6. A Sacrifice (5:04)
7. Escape (4:20)
8. The Fabled Uxoricide (12:02)
Album Length: 45:51
Influenced by legends such as Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Accept and Metal Church, Chilliwack, BC heavy metallers MEDEVIL are are proud to unleash their debut full length ‘Conductor of Storms’ out now as of August 26th. The Canadian metal scene has been anticipating this release since the band placed in the top 6 during the 2015 Wacken Metal Battle Canada competition where they won over many fans with their self described ‘power thrash’ full of blistering fast riffs, strong choruses and front man Liam Collingwood’s impressive vocals (you can swear is Udo Dirkschneider from a distance).
“We are extremely pleased with how the album turned out and cannot wait for everyone to hear it! This one has been in the works for a while and I think it shows, hope you all enjoy it!” comments bassist Eric Wesa.
To hear the limited full stream (from Aug 26-Sept 9) of ‘Conductor of Storms’, please visit the following link: https://soundcloud.com/medevil-music/conductor-of-storms-full-album/
Music video for ‘Nightwalk’ at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlyTav3FpIA
Album order at www.medevilmusic.com.
In additional news, MEDEVIL is currently on their Western Canadian tour presented by PureGrainAudio.com in support of ‘Conductor of Storms’.
‘Conductor of Storms’ Western Canada Tour presented by PureGrainAudio:
http://www.medevilmusic.com/tour-schedule
Aug 25 – Vancouver, BC – The Media Club – info
Aug 26 – Victoria, BC – The Copper Owl – info
Aug 27 – Nanaimo, BC – The Cambie – info
Aug 28 – Chilliwack, BC – Main Street Night Club – info
Sept 5 – Kelowna, BC – Muninn’s Post
Sept 8 – Calgary, AB – Verns – info
Sept 9 – Edmonton, AB – DV8 – info
Sept 10 – Calgary, AB – Overtime Sports Bar – info
For more info, please visit: www.medevilmusic.com.
About:
It is one of the most magical moments in a band’s life when they release their debut album. We can only imagine what Kerry King and Tom Araya felt like on the eve of ‘Show No Mercy’ being unleashed on the world, or the excitement that must have coursed through Steve Harris and Dave Murray as their self-titled debut was about to escape into an unsuspecting and never to be the same again world.
Well, Medevil don’t just imagine it…their debut album ‘Conductor of Storms’ is about to explode in a blast of metallic thunder and lightning upon the earth.
Hailing from Chiliwack, BC, Medevil are a hard-working progressive band, constantly striving to improve their songs, a fact not missed by Wacken Metal Battle Canada, where Medevil made the top 6!
Band vocalist Liam Collingwood explains the band’s memorable moniker. ‘The band name was thought up by Eric and fits our style of music perfectly.’
Liam is very serious about the bands modus operandi. ‘Medevil formed as a creative outlet for each member. The goal of our band is to satisfy our creative desires, while maintaining our standard of quality and to expand our knowledge of music as a whole. In five words, I’d sum up our music as power/thrash/prog/heavy metal.’
Liam says if he had to pick one Medevil track to represent the band it would be ‘the song ‘Machination Factory’ as it is one of the heavier songs on the album and it’s also the newest song that we wrote so it’s fresher in our heads. We wanted to release something first that would be a good start at representing our band even though future songs may.’
Liam reveals that song-writing is very much a collaborative effort. ‘We normally have a bunch of riff ideas ourselves and then we all come together to complete our vision…We all take part in the writing. All the songs have some sort of collaboration going on, even though some may be very minor alterations. We try to collaborate on projects as much as possible without destroying the original vision.’
While the band collaborates strongly on the music, the lyrics are Liam’s department, as you’d expect. ‘Lyrics are normally written based on an emotion or a story I am thinking of at the time that I want to project. Although sometimes I have some melodies in my head that I really like which I try to put into my lyrics. Some songs are more about a story I am telling whether fictional or somewhat true. Others are about a feeling or emotion I am feeling at the time and can be hidden beneath metaphors.’
Liam is proud that Medevil have a high level of quality control when it comes to their music. ‘In total we probably scrapped eight songs in favour of the ones included on the album. Our early sound, from 2011-2014, was mostly a rock-esque type of metal. ‘In The Distance’, ‘The Angel of Rain’ and ‘A Sacrifice’ are all from the early days of the band. When we included Brett and Gary in the band in 2014, we started leaning towards a much faster and more progressive style.’
A similar level of thought went into the track listing. ‘The track listing was a long task, it was most decided based on what we thought was the best listening experience for our fans and for how we like to set up our live shows with some changes. Fans can expect new material in the coming years and regular tours once or twice a year.’
Liam rates the bands live show highly. ‘People can expect a refined sound from us as well as a powerful energy, and a good connection between the band members. Fans can tell we are a band of friends!’
Liam reveals that the letter ‘M’ is very significant in Medevil’s top five influences, which are ‘Metalica, Megadeth, Mastodon, Metal Church, and Iron Maiden!’
And now we can add Medevil to that proud list of bands beginning with M who all released powerful a debut album.
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