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0 NEWS: NefariousRealm Premiere Sci-Fi Metal RAPHEUMETS WELL Album ‘The Exile’; Due Out March 18th

March 11, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · Rapheumets Well

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NefariousRealm Premiere Sci-Fi Metal RAPHEUMETS WELL Album ‘The Exile’; Due Out March 18th

The Exile – Promo Video – Watch here.

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.

Formed in 2008, 2011 and 2012 saw their first two demos followed by their first self release full length ‘Dimensions’ unleashed in 2014 that progressively told a larger story portrayed in a complex saga of Atai (ancient architects) who aid in the propagation of sentient life throughout the multi-verse.

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’ due out on March 18th, 2016 via Test Your Metal Records.

With their upcoming release, RAPHEUMETS WELL have teamed up with NefariousRealm.com for the exclusive album stream of ‘The Exile’, which can be heard at the following link: http://nefariousrealm.com/666/album-premiere-rapheumets-well-the-exile/

Drummer Joshua Ward comments on the album:

“Our album ‘The Exile’ we felt was a alluring story following our release of Dimensions due to its more personal nature. The story, while taking place on a distant planet follows the journey of Darmak Ildna, a military commander from the Sunak Empire. A malevolent deity of a sorts lands on the planet and enforces his mandate. We wrote this album to reflect this journey. From flesh eating gates and alien invasions to time and space being ripped and the protagonist getting his skin peeled from his bones, it needed a amalgamation of brutal riffing with cosmic soundscapes to portray this. We were able to record and master this ourselves so we are very happy with all the work we have done. Thanks to Test Your Metal Records, we have a medium to share our creation.”

Album Pre-Order available on CD here and digital here.

1. Resurrecting The Blood Gate (4:44) [NCS][Youtube]
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

About:

Inspired by the fictitious universe of Sovael, RAPHEUMETS WELL is the name coined to the conscious deity who oversees the anastomosis of the multiverse, the master of portals and inter-dimensional travel. Being personified as a trickster, Rapheumet often creates chaos for unsuspecting voyagers. The word “Well” refers to the gravity wells, which like black holes, are catalyst of change and gateways between the cosmic plains.

“We created this name in hopes of personifying a living gateway between dimensions. We love science fiction and a few of us have extended education and degrees in science.” says drummer Joshua Ward.

Live the band’s concert theatrics is a show truly to entertain the crowd with an opus of metal while still satisfying their story lines in their music creating an intimate but relatable ambiance for fans, especially those who enjoy bands such as Dimmu Borgir, Fleshgod Apocalypse, The Faceless, Emperor, Black Crown Initiate.

For more info, please visit http://www.rapheumetswell.org/

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0 NEWS: PureGrainAudio Premiere VINYL HERO Tribute Track To Rock Legend KEITH RICHARDS; New EP May 6th

March 11, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · Vinyl Hero

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For fans of Big Wreck, Queens Of the Stone Age, Stone Temple Pilots

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PureGrainAudio Premiere VINYL HERO Tribute Track To Rock Legend KEITH RICHARDS

Every band has a rock legend that truly influences them as musicians and thus adding to their creative process in song writing. One such rock n roll god that the world needs no introduction, Keith Richards has inspired Montreal rock saviorsVINYL HERO to release their tribute track named after him. Teaming up with PureGrainAudio.com, the band is proud to premiere the stream of their first single from their upcoming EP ‘Seven Days On A Train’ due out on May 6th.

Vocalist Ray Howard comments: “Nobody ever paid tribute to one of, if not, the true king of rock n roll. We wanted to tell that story!”

To listen to ‘Keith Richards’, please visit the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/vinyl-hero-keith-richards-exclusive-song-stream-premiere

1. Keith Richards (3:21)

2. Green Ambitions (3:54)

3. Playing God (3:19)

4. Count My Blessings (3:39)

5. Real TV (3:53)

EP Length: 18:08

About:
Vinyl Hero seamlessly blend funk, jazz, and country to produce catchy alternative rock revolving around heartfelt lyrics and vintage tones. The band refused to produce cut and paste rock n’ roll and rely on the talents of Ray Howard to lead the charge as their lead vocalist and guitarist. Costa Siarlis is another founding member who drives the undeniably jazzy bass lines and subtle backing vocals. 2016 marks the tenth anniversary for the Montreal locals, in 2013 they released ‘The 13’, which was around the same time that they gained two new members, Rami Barbir on guitars and the Belgian giant Tibz on drums.

The entire band works as a tireless, well-oiled machine collaborating to write blues inspired tunes with rock sensibility. Musically, they want to pay homage to their influences, which includes Queens Of the Stone Age, Stone Temple Pilots, and even fellow Canadians Big Wreck.

Composition of each tune revolves around environmental factors that impact band members and inspires them to capture that thought as if imprinting it onto a record. Vinyl Hero almost always place the music before the lyrics and maintain that the instrumentals are the key to connecting with fans and the first lasting impression from the band’s music. They are releasing a brand new EP ‘Seven Days On A Train’ on May 6, 2016.

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0 NEWS: PureGrainAudio Premiere Neo-Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Video ‘So Fine’ + East Coast Canadian Dates (ON, QC, NB, NS) + UK Dates; New Album ‘Unsaved Progress’ Out April 8th

March 11, 2016
by Asher
· Double Experience · Music News

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PureGrainAudio Premiere Neo-Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Video ‘So Fine’ + East Coast Canadian Dates (ON, QC, NB, NS) + UK Dates
New Album ‘Unsaved Progress’ Out April 8th

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

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Pre Order “Unsaved Progress”: http://doubleexperience.storenvy.com/

This spring, Canadian neo-rock nerds Double Experience are coming back with their third album entitled “Unsaved Progress” set for release on April 8th via their label Colfax Music. The Ottawa-based trio are taking the next step from their previous album – initially released exclusively on collectible trading cards – by utilizing classic video-game inspired artwork and packaging.

In support of the new release, the band has teamed up withPureGrainAudio.com for the premiere of their video ‘So Fine’ at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/videos/double-experience-so-fine-exclusive-music-video-premiere

Pre-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 Dates: (more dates to be announced)

3/19 Cornwall, ON – Lola’s

3/23 Ottawa, ON – House of TARG – Event info

4/03 Montreal, QC – Bistro De Paris

4/05 Moncton, NB – Plan B

4/07 Halifax, NS – Rainbow Room

4/09 Sydney, NS – Governor’s Pub

4/14 Truro, NS @ Bellyup
4/16 St. Peters, NS @ Mabouche

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 Metal Legions Episode 54 Weekly podcast dedicated to underground and extreme metal w/ Silent Line and Operus

March 11, 2016
by Asher
· Operus · Silent Line

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0 Listen today from 5-8pm EST to Metal Nation Radio – Metal Rises In The East for an interview with #Edmonton Silent Line’s Mike Burton www.metalnationradio.com

March 10, 2016
by Asher
· Silent Line

Listen today from 5-8pm EST to Metal Nation Radio – Metal Rises In The East for an interview with #Edmonton Silent Line’s Mike Burton

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0 BraveWords Premier – THE MOUNTAIN MAN Streaming “Open Graves”

March 10, 2016
by Asher
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Vancouver’s rugged outdoors-metallers, The Mountain Man, deliver a diverse blend of hard-hitting music, paying homage to the Sasquatch through crushing riffs and blaring drums. This band is all Canadian; celebrating camping, plaid, beer, and above all else energetic metal. Parker (ex-Brauheist) gets straight to the point with…

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0 #1 Striker – !earshot The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, March 8, 2016

March 10, 2016
by Asher
· Striker

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0 Thank you for supporting Canadian Metal across the country and letting these bands be heard! Much love to the DJs and MDs !earshot charts – february 2016 – top 20 loud #2 Striker, #4 Sanktuary, #14 Adrenechrome, #15 Silent Line

March 10, 2016
by Asher
· Adrenechrome · Sanktuary · Silent Line · Striker

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0 EPK – The Decoys – In Our Blood (2016)

March 10, 2016
by Asher
· The Decoys

The Decoys – In Our Blood (2016)

Release Date: April 15, 2016

For fans of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Cars, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, Pearl Jam

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1. Don’t Hesitate (3:33)
2. Not Right Now (4:14)
3. Ain’t Gonna Let You Go (5:12)

4. Wasting Your Time (4:42)

5. Alibi (3:44)

6. Crossed The Line (3:51)

7. In Our Blood (4:39)

8. The Underdog (4:32)

9. The Lighthouse (3:29)

10. Don’t Hang Me Up (7:29)

Album Length: 45:30

Album Credits:

Produced by Kris Ruston & The Decoys

Recorded by Kris Ruston at Beaver Valley-Copperstein Studio & Perry’s Recording Studio in Kamloops, BC

Mixed by Ryan Worsley at Echoplant Sound, Coquitlam, BC

Mastered by Steve Corrao at Sage Audio, Nashville, TN

Cover Design and Photography by Rae Imeson

The Decoys:

Sean Poissant – Drums, Percussion and Hand Claps

Matt Stanley – Lead and Background Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Harmonica and Hand Claps

Additional Musicians:

Will Fehr – Bass

Kris Ruston – Piano, Organ, Electric Guita (Track 7), Slide Guitar (Track 3) and Background Vocals (1, 6, 10)

Caitlin Johnson – Background Vocals (Tracks 4, 7, 9)

Ryan Worsley – Electric Guitar (Track 9)

All Lyrics by Matt Stanley

All Music by Matt Stanley except ‘Don’t Hesitate’ and ‘Not Right Now’ by Jarrett Boyetchko

All Songs Arranged by The Decoys

(L-R): Sean Poissant (Drums), Matt Stanley (Vocals/Guitar) and Sean Schneider (Bass)

What originally formed as a band to support guitarist and vocalist Matt Stanley’s solo EP “The Life & Times” in 2008, has developed into a three piece of good old rock n roll fun known as THE DECOYS. Comprised of Matt Stanley on guitar/vocals, Sean Poissant on drums and Sean Schneider on bass, the Kamloops, BC based band deliver raw and honest tunes influenced by the spirit of artists like Neil Young, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Led Zeppelin.

Their 2011 debut album “Stripped, Bare, And On Display” co-produced by Henry Small (Prism, Scrubbaloe Caine, John Entwisle Band) garnered much support from Western Canadian radio for their singles “I Know” and “Modern Disaster” leading them to be one of Western Canada’s most active independent touring acts. With that support and a growing fan base, THE DECOYS are getting ready to release their follow up and sophomore album ‘In Our Blood’, which has evolved on a musical level.

“We definitely have a power trio kind of sound now. We have a different bass player on this album and when we parted ways with our former lead guitarist, I went from playing rhythm guitar to playing lead guitar. We’re also better players and songwriters at this point. The last album was pretty much straight rock and alternative. We’ve dug a little deeper this time around, incorporating elements of punk, grunge, folk and country rock and writing lyrics about everyday life. The best inspiration for writing songs is experiencing the world; getting out there, playing live and being a touring rock ‘n’ roll band.” says vocalist / guitarist Matt Stanley.

Set for release on April 15, 2016, ‘In Our Blood’ is already gaining buzz for its infectious first single ‘Don’t Hesitate’, which the band will be supporting with a tour once again across Western Canada plus dates for the first time in the Prairies (SK, MB) and Ontario.

For more info, please visit www.thedecoysband.com

Discography:

2016 – In Our Blood – LP

2011 – Stripped, Bare, And On Display – LP (Released as “Matt Stanley & The Decoys)

2008 – The Life & Times – EP (Matt Stanley Solo)

Tours and Festivals:

Summer 2015 Western Canadian Tour

Spring 2015 Western Canadian Tour

July 2014 “Summer of George” tour – West Coast Tour

March 2014 “Schroedinger’s Car” tour – West Coast Tour

2014 Fall & Winter Tour – BC Tour

0 NEWS: Test Your Metal Records To Release Edu Falaschi (ALMAH, ex-ANGRA) Solo Album ‘Moonlight’ May 20th

March 10, 2016
by Asher
· Edu Falaschi · Music News · Test Your Metal Records

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Test Your Metal Records To Release Edu Falaschi (ALMAH, ex-ANGRA) Solo Album ‘Moonlight’ May 20th

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Canadian label Test Your Metal Records is proud to announce it will be releasing internationally known Brazilian singer and composer EDU FALASCHI’s (ALMAH, ex-ANGRA) solo debut album ‘Moonlight’ on May 20th for North America. The first solo album by the ex-ANGRA front man currently of ALMAH is a celebration of his 25 year career with sixteen records released worldwide, a Brazilian golden disc award, more than one million CDs sold plus countless world tours and recognition from fans around the globe, especially in Japan, Europe and South America.

The album features nine acoustic versions of the most significant songs of his career with Angra and Almah such as Nova Era, Rebirth, Heroes of Sand, Spread Your Fire, Bleeding Heart, Wishing Well and Breathe. All the material was rearranged for the voice accompanied by piano, guitar and orchestra in order to present an outstanding mixture of rock, jazz, classic and popular music highlighting harmony and melody. Album Pre-Order available at http://testyourmetalrecords.bigcartel.com/product/edu-falaschi-moonlight-released-may-20th-2016

Falaschi’s first video ‘Nova Era’ in support of ‘Moonlight’ can be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyqZ676Sg5U

“Moonlight” was recorded in São Paulo and Jundiaí (Brazil) at WINK Studio and mixed and mastered by Caio Cesar. On the album Falaschi collaborates with several respected Brazilian musicians such as Tiago Mineiro (piano), maestro and violinist Adriano Machado (strings arrangements, creator and conductor of the Symphonic Orchestra Villa Lobos) along with special guests – João Frederico Sciotti known as “Derico” (flutes and saxophone) and Sandami (percussions).

The cover artwork was created by Brazilian designer Gustavo Sazes (Almah, Kamelot, Sepultura, Arch Enemy, Morbid Angel, Manowar, etc.).

TYM founder Grant Truesdell comments on the release:

“I am beyond honoured to be working with Edu Falaschi for his 25th year anniversary album. Between Angra, Almah and any solo work he’s done, I have been a fan of his music for a long time. I’m looking forward to bringing him to North America and welcoming him into the Test Your Metal family.”

1. Nova Era (3:28)

2. Bleeding Heart (4:33)

3. Arising Thunder (3:32)

4. Rebirth (3:53)

5. Breathe (3:34)

6. Angels And Demons (4:48)

7. Spread Your Fire (4:41)

8. Wishing Well (5:28)

9. Heroes of Sand (4:05)

Album Length: 38:06

For more info: http://www.edufalaschi.com.br

About:
Edu Falaschi started his professional career in 1990 working in such bands as Mitrium and Symbols. For more than ten years (2001 – 2012) he was the frontman and one of the main composers of ANGRA and recorded four albums with the iconic of Brazilian metal band. Many live and radio hits of the band, as Nova Era, Lease Of Life, Wishing Well, Spead Your Fire and others, are written by Edu. In 2006 Edu Falaschi established his own band, ALMAH and garnered international success. ALMAh has released four studio albums: “Almah” (2006), “Fragile Equality” (2008), “Motion” (2011) and “Unfold” (2013). The band is currently working on its 5th album. Edu Falaschi was voted by Japanese fans as one of the best rock singers in the world several times. He is often invited as a special guest to shows and recordings of many Brazilian and international stars such as Tarja Turunen, Vivaldi Metal Project, Genius Rock Opera, Soulspell Metal Opera, and others.

About Test Your Metal Records:

Test Your Metal is a family of entrepreneurs, artists and philanthropist harmoniously working towards a common purpose; To further enhance the global music scene for generations to come. By creating a multitude of companies that all work together, Test Your Metal is determined to create a massive impact on the quality of peoples lives, their happiness and overall fulfillment. To employ as many people doing what they love, and to ultimately assist the worldwide music scene thrive in any way.

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