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0 Vinland Radio – episode 442 w/ Eohum, A Rebel Few, Vesperia
0 Five Magic Music – Interview w/ Rob The Witch of Necronomicon
0 Nerd Circle Online – Black Absinthe – Early Signs of Denial
it’s certainly one of the most interesting records I’ve heard this year…a promising debut album by a band with a lot of potential and I’m genuinely looking forward to seeing where Black Absinthe go from here!
0 The Metal Gods Meltdown – Band of the Week: Death Lullaby
0 Skull Fracturing Metal – Black Absinthe – Early Signs of Denial
This means that there is a lot of diversity amongst the six songs here, but the overall impression is that this release is a hard-hitting rock ‘n roll album with strong metal leanings. A song like the opening cut, “The Wild”, manages to display much of what the band is capable of in just 4 minutes. This track is able to groove, rock out, and make you want to sing along.
http://skullfracturingmetal.blogspot.ca/2016/04/black-absinthe-early-signs-of-denial.html
0 Musipedia of Metal – Celestial Ruin – Pandora (EP)
The five tracks on this EP all move at pace with Murder Of Crows is a strong start and exhibits Larissa’s fine vocal, No Quarter is slower track telling of a pirate giving his soul to Davy Jones, withNevermore being the albums strongest track by far, a colossal ballad that builds into a cinematic track that is the perfect center piece for the record. Pandora sees this band stepping up their game.
http://musipediaofmetal.blogspot.ca/2016/04/reviews-inactive-messiah-eths-celestial.html
0 NEWS: Brutal Battle Cuba Announce National Final Winner DEALER To Tour Cuba On Brutal Fest
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – April 25, 2016
Brutal Battle Cuba Announce National Final Winner DEALER To Tour Cuba On Brutal Fest
Brutal Battle Cuba Launches Indiegogo To Send Instruments To Cuban Musicians
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/brutal-battle-cuba-2016–2#/
PiranhaProductions.ca | Facebook | Band Applications | Rules | BrutalFest.com
FREE download of 45 minutes of BBC competing bands:
https://brutalbattlecuba.bandcamp.com/album/brutal-battle-cuba-vol-1
BRUTAL BATTLE CUBA is proud to announce Montreal’s DEALER as the 2016 winner for this year’s competition to perform on the Brutal Fest tour across Cuba from Aug 18-28. The national final took place on April 23rd in Montreal between city round winners …From The Deep (Ottawa), Exes For Eyes (Oshawa), 3 Days Dead (Oshawa) plus Dealer (Montreal) and was judged by Bart Frydrychowicz (Quo Vadis), Aaron Homma (Annihilator, Killitorous) and Alex Dupras (Plasma Rifle, Unhuman, Teramobile).
“What a first year we had! I cannot believe it is already over! DEALER, from Montreal, won this edition and will be representing Canada at the Brutal Summer Fest 2016 in Cuba! I can definitely say that all the bands were amazing, but DEALER came to this contest to win and there is no doubt about it. Huge presence on stage, trashy and aggressive “in your face” crossover between trash and hardcore. The Cubans are going to have a blast seeing these guys live! We are wrapping up this first year and already, we are working on the next one! Stay tuned, some announcements will come pretty soon!” comments BBC organizer Richard O’Neil.
DEALER will be introduced to every aspect of Cuban culture during their seven date tour over two weeks across the country with five to seven other international bands that includes crew members, drivers and one big bus on the road. As winning band, they will also be given the opportunity to be endorsed by companies such as InTune Guitar Picks and SoulTone Cymbals as well as a few other great prizes from BBC sponsors.
BBC National Final Line up:
BBC FINAL IN MONTREAL – April 23 @ Piranha Bar
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/192552374469349/
DEALER (MONTREAL) (National Winner) – http://dealermtl.bandcamp.com
…FROM THE DEEP (OTTAWA) – http://fromthedeepband.bandcamp.com
DEAD 3 DAYS (OSHAWA ROUND 1) – http://www.dead3days.com
EXES FOR EYES (OSHAWA ROUND 2) – http://www.exesforeyes.com
In addition to holding the competition, BRUTAL BATTLE CUBA is raising funds for instruments to give to Cuban musicians. Full details can found at the following indiegogo link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/brutal-battle-cuba-2016–2#/
BBC 2016 Battle Rounds:
MONTREAL – MARCH 11th @ PIRANHA BAR
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/564261330415879/
MUTANK (non competing)
DEALER – WINNER
ORDOXE
METTLESOM (non competing)
OTTAWA – MARCH 25th @ The Rainbow Bistro
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1663713050544476/
…FROM THE DEEP – WINNER
GREYLIGHTS
OMINOUS ECLIPSE
OSHAWA
ROUND 1 – March 26 @ The Atria
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/176575216053236/
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/176575216053236/
DEAD 3 DAYS – WINNER
KAVARA
VULTURES PLAYING RUCKUS
FALLEN LEGION
ROUND 2 – April 1 @ The Atria
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/448186672044399/
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/448186672044399/
LUTHARO
EXES FOR EYES – WINNER
IMPERION
NORTH SHORE
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0 NEWS: VAN HALST Supporting ‘Because I Am A Girl’ Benefit Concert – Toronto – May 28th
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – April 25, 2016
Album Promo Request here.
For Fans of In This Moment, Evanescence, Halestorm
VanHalstMusic.com | Facebook | Twittter | Soundcloud | Youtube
VAN HALST Supporting ‘Because I Am A Girl’ Benefit Concert – Toronto – May 28th
Out Now! New Album ‘World of Make Believe’
Upcoming Shows:
April 29 – Calgary, AB @ Overtime Sports Bar (Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio Fest) – Event info
May 28 – Toronto, ON @ Hard Rock Cafe (Because I Am A Girl Benefit Concert) – Event info
Aug 18-21 – Nevis, AB (OurFest) – Event info
Photo Credit: Renee Robyn
Music Video – Save Me – Watch here.
Album Stream – Bandcamp | Soundcloud
Edmonton, AB’s VAN HALST is proud to announce they will be performing at this year’s 2nd annual ‘Because I Am A Girl’ benefit concert on May 28th in Toronto, ON at the Hard Rock Cafe presented by ARYA Concerts & Events. The benefit concert features all acts with female musicians in honour of of supporting and raising proceeds for Plan Canada’s ‘Because I am a Girl’ initiative, which helps to create a brighter future for girls in the developing world. For more info on Plan Canada, please visit the following link: http://plancanada.ca/because-i-am-a-girl
Vocalist Kami Van Halst comments:
“We are very excited to be apart of the fundraiser for the Because I Am A Girl foundation. Because I Am A Girl is a global initiative working to end gender inequality. This is something very important to us, we speak a lot about feminism in our music and believe that no one should be held back from achieving their potential due to gender or sex.”
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 Girl Talk HQ – Canadian Band Van Halst Waxes Lyrical On Feminism, Religion, & Rape Culture On Debut Album ‘World Of Make Believe’
0 Decibel Geek – Demise of The Crown – S/T
The album grabs you by the throat with their first single “We Are Invincible”, an intriguing mix of melodic power metal with just a hint of death metal. Vocalist Darren Beadmanmakes it seem easy to switch between guttural screams to beautiful harmonies…With the eclectic array of musical styles, there is something for everyone here and Demise of the Crown is an up-and-coming band to watch.
http://www.decibelgeek.com/wordpress/demise-of-the-crown-album-review/
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