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0 Metal Blast – The Mountain Man – Bloodlust (EP)

The Mountain Man have put together a pretty enjoyable record, with some truly brutal moments. If you like The Black Dahlia Murder, but wish they had a little bit of a murkier tone, check Bloodlust EP by The Mountain Man.

http://www.metalblast.net/indie_reviews/indie-wednesday-week-14-2016/#themountainmanbloodlustep

0 EPK – Scythia – Lineage (2016)

Scythia – Lineage (2016)

Contact: PR Rep – Jon Asher – ashermedia(@)gmail.com

For fans of Turisas, Ale Storm, Ensiferum, Korpiklaani, Eluveitie

Release Date: May 4, 2016

Sales Links: CD Baby | iTunes | Bandcamp

“The fourth full-length (Lineage) and follow-up to the groundbreaking … Of Conquest from this Vancouver progressive/fantasy metal crew is easily its best in terms of production, performance and variety….Album overall award goes to drummer Celine Derval, who just hammers home ever riff and break with pounding complexity. ” – Vancouver Sun

“I love the killer guitar work” – Bravewords

“What sets Scythia apart from the others is its specific attention to quality musicianship. The music is adventurous, creative, and epic.” – Metal Underground

“Scythia has successfully created what truly is ‘movie score metal’ with a style that is a confluence of Russia’s Beer Bear, Elvenking, and early Uriah Heep.” – Metal Underground

“If you are looking for something a bit different, you might want to give Scythia a listen. – HardRockHaven

“I highly recommend catching them…Scythia’s fun and catchy folk metal, it’s a fantastic show that’s sure to put your fist in the air and a grin on your face.” – Hellbound.ca – Live Review

“Folk-Metal with fiery conviction” – The Argus (Thunder Bay) – Live Review

1. Eternal Oath (3:37)

2. Laugh of the Tsar (5:41)

3. Barbarian (4:53)

4. Soldier’s Lament (5:22)

5. Loremaster Pt. I (7:33)

6. Loremaster Pt. II (6:49)

7. The Sacrifice (5:43)

8. Lineage (3:15)

Album Length: 42:56

Album Credits:

– Production: Dave Khan and Terry Savage

– Engineering: Nino Laurenne (Firewind, Finntroll, Wintersun, Ensiferum), Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Powerwolf), Dave Khan, and Terry Savage

– Mixing: Nino Laurenne

– Mastering: Svante Forsback (Rammstein, Volbeat, Firewind, Apocalyptica)

– Recorded at LSD Studios in Lubeck, Germany and Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland.

Discography:

2014 – …Of Conquest

2012 – …Of Snata (single)

2012 – For The Bear

2011 – …Of Exile

2010 – …Of War

L-R – AJ Bergin – Guitar, Terry Savage – Bass, Dave Khan – Vocals, Guitar, Celine Derval – Drums (Kevin Eisenlord – Pandemic Photography)

Like a charging bear Scythia have been playing progressive power metal with a twist of folklore since 2008. Scythia has coined their own sound while drawing influences from different genres such as celtic/gypsy folk music, power metal, death metal and progressive rock. Scythia’s albums and performances feature rich, poetic storytelling and grand tales that vividly captures the imagination of their listeners. Because of this, they have taken the independent scene by storm as they gather more and more fans both domestically and internationally. Scythia acquired its name from vocalist/guitarist Dave Khan’s infatuation with ancient Slavic imagery and melodies inspired from Balkan music. The name is fitting for a grandiose sound as Scythia is also an ancient empire spanning from the Caucasus through Russia, and even into eastern Scandinavia.

Scythia delivered their first album “Of War” in 2010 where the band’s distinctive sound was forged, which carried on to their next release “Of Exile” in 2011. These albums featured sound effects, narration and classical instrumentation to help drive home their story through the medium of concept albums. Touring and press associated with these albums garnered recognition for the band as they were nominated for the Best Metal Group/Duo for Canada’s Sirius XM Indies – Independent Music Awards. Other nominees include Bison B.C, Derelict, Devin Townsend Project and Mares Of Thrace. This is a great honor for the band to be included as nominees for these awards since they represents the Canadian independent music scene.

In February 2014, Scythia had its sights set on new and larger horizons. They released their 3rd full length album “Of Conquest”, which was engineered/produced by Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Halcyon Way, Svarsot) at LSD Studios in Lubeck, Germany. Co-produced by Shaun Thingvold (Strapping Young Lad, Lamb of God, Fear Factory), Mixed by Nino Laurenne (Ensiferum, Wintersun, Kiuas, Firewind) at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland, and Mastered by Svante Forsback (Rammstein, Firewind, Korpiklaani,Apocalyptica) at Chartmakers in Helsinki, Finland. “Of Conquest” let to an overwhlemingly popular response and saw the band co-headline a major festival in Brazil and other festivals in the southeast USA in 2015.

“Of Conquest” sonically paved the way for their 4th full-length release “Lineage” which was recorded using the same production team. 2016 sees Scythia getting ready for more touring in Canada and the US, and setting sail across the seas to international venues.

0 Heavy Metal Artwork – Interview w/ Rhine – Outsider and Outcast

http://heavymetalartwork.com/rhine.html

0 Dutch Metal Maniac – Van Halst – World of Make Believe

This is a must have album for all hardrock, gothic and metal listeners/fans. This is a perfect debut album. This band has some great potential to grow worldwide if they keep it up like this.

http://timvv9.blogspot.ca/2016/04/review-van-halst-world-of-make-believe.html

0 Love Is Pop – Interview w/ Double Experience guitarist Brock Tinsley and vocalist/bassist Ian Nichols

http://www.loveispop.com/interviews/an-exclusive-interview-with-double-experience/

0 Muzik Injection – Buffalo Theory Mtl – Skeptic Knight (Stand Productions)

Il n’y a qu’un mot pour résumé ce court album de cinq pièces : Plaisir !

http://www.muzikinjection.com/chronique-dalbum/-buffalo-theory-mtl-skeptic-knight

0 Metal Express Radio: This Week’s Guest DJ: DEMISE OF THE CROWN

http://www.metalexpressradio.com/this-weeks-guest-dj-demise-of-the-crown/

0 NEWS: Out Now! Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE New Album ‘Unsaved Progress’ Full Stream On Idobi Radio

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 8, 2016

Album Promo Request here.

Official Merch Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

Out Now! Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE New Album ‘Unsaved Progress’ Full Stream On Idobi Radio
East Coast Canadian Dates (ON, QC, NB, NS) + UK Dates

New Single – So Fine available on:
iTunes: http://apple.co/20Lvu9M

Google Play: http://bit.ly/1Re5HEr
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1QrfTWT
Album Order “Unsaved Progress”: http://doubleexperience.storenvy.com/
Music Video – So Fine – PureGrainAudio

Out now! Canadian neo-rock nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE return this spring with their third studio album entitled “Unsaved Progress” out as of April 8th via their label Colfax Music. Taking the next step from their previous album – initially released exclusively on collectible trading cards, the band utilize classic video-game inspired artwork and packaging. Teaming up with Idobi Radio, the Ottawa based trio are now streaming the album in full at the following link below in celebration of the release.

“Video games are the new standard in modern story telling, and Unsaved Progress is very much the story of everything that inspired our band to persevere through the challenges we faced in making this album. ” comments guitarist Brock Tinsley.

To listen to ‘Unsaved Progress’, please visit the following link: http://idobi.com/exclusive/premiere-unsaved-progress-by-double-experience/

Album orders are now available at the band’s merch store here. A deluxe edition of the album – boasting two unreleased songs, two acoustic remixes, merch discount codes, studio footage and a brand new trading card – is also available for the fastidious Double Experience collector.

The album was brought to life with the help of Al Jacob and Kit Walters (HE IS LEGEND) at Warrior Sound in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Prior to the creation of “Unsaved Progress”, Double Experience were busy performing across 15 countries, playing everywhere from video game museums to tattoo conventions as well as showcases at Canadian Music Week and Indie Week Canada. Their adventures have been supported by international radio, festivals and television alike, culminating with an entire nerd-rock exposé and performance on Global TV in Canada.

1. So Fine (3:19)

2. AAA (3:17)

3. The Glimmer Shot (3:23)

4. See You Soon (2:57)

5. Impasse (3:44)

6. Exposure Exposure (2:54)

7. Death of Lucidity (3:17)

8. Godzilla (3:57)

9. Weakened Warriors (3:33)

Album Length: 30:24

DOUBLE EXPERIENCE will be hitting the road for an East coast tour of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia before crossing the pond for their European tour in May.

Spring Tour Remaining Dates:

4/09 Sydney, NS – Governor’s Pub

UK ‘Team Rock-It Tour

May 3 – Canterbury – Lady Luck
May 4 – Swindon – Vic
May 5 – Harlow – Dog & Whistle
May 6 – Hitchin – Club 85
May 7 – Swansea – The Scene
May 8 – Ashford – YARP Festival
May 10 – South Hampton – Talking Heads
May 11 – Coventry – The Arches
May 12 – Wrexham – Rewind
May 13 – Dublin – Sin E
May 14 – Belfast – The Pavilion
May 16 – Bangor – The Skerries
May 17 – Manchester – Zombie Shack
May 18 – Hull – O’Rileys
May 19 – Birmingham – Actress & Bishop
May 20 – Sheffield – Plug
May 22 – Bristol – The Crofter’s Rights
May 25 – Liverpool – Zanzibar
May 26 – Glasgow – Flat 0/1
May 27 – Leicester – Fan Club
May 29 – Nottingham – The Running Horse

For more info, please visit www.2xxp.com.

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0 Maximum Volume Music – The Decoys – In Our Blood

“In Our Blood” is quite marvellous…Their first album for five years comes storming out of the blocks like Usain Bolt when he’s gone stir crazy, with the brilliant “Don’t Hesitate” and everything about its soaraway chorus and screeching solo screams, “this being in a band lark, it’s great fun, isn’t it?”

http://www.maximumvolumemusic.com/review-the-decoys-in-our-blood-2016/

0 Love Is Pop – Double Experience – Unsaved Progress

their new album, Unsaved Progress, is superb. It’s like Fall Out Boy meets Queens of the Stone Age meets Dead Letter Circus…Comparisons aside, the way Double Experience combines all of these elements results in a sound that’s instantly familiar but rather original at the same time. You might feel like you’ve heard opening songs like practically pop rock “SOFINe” and “AAA” before, but you’d be hard pressed to name another band that combines all of these elements so well…All in all, it’s good time music done seriously and a whole lot of fun at that. Something music nerds and casual pop fans can agree on for a change.

http://www.loveispop.com/reviews/albumoftheday-review-double-experience-unsaved-progress/