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0 Fuck the Facts on Exclaim! TV Aggressive Tendencies
0 Rockarolla Webzine – Sanktuary – Winter’s Doom
Winter’s doom” no decepcionara a ningún fan del thrash, y seguramente sorprenderá a más de un desprevenido, porque el disco irradia melodía sin perder peso, es parejo, sólido, y no carece de variantes, animándose incluso a algunos pasajes más power.
http://rockarollazine.blogspot.ca/2016/02/sanktuary-winters-doom-2016.html
0 Thy Demons Be Scribblin – Rapheumets Well – The Exile 9Test Your Metal Records)
The Exile is a pure joy to listen to not just as something new but just as a damn good metal album with a ton of sound to try wrapping your head around. As you can tell I think it fuckin’ rocks so make sure to click the Bandcamp link up there so you can pre-order this monster. Y’all can thank me later. Favorite Track: Crucible of Titans
0 Metal To Infinity – Adrenechrome – Tales From Adrenechrome
0 NEWS: PureGrainAudio Premiere VAN HALST ‘Questions’; New Album ‘World of Make Believe’ Out March 4th
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 18, 2016
Album Promo Request here.
For Fans of In This Moment, Evanescence, Halestorm
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PureGrainAudio Premiere VAN HALST ‘Questions’
New Album ‘World of Make Believe’ Out March 4th
Photo Credit: Renee Robyn
Song Stream – World of Make Believe – Listen here.
Music Video – Save Me – Watch here.
Edmonton, AB’s VAN HALST is a fierce, empowering force of hard rock fused with metal. A project, which began as a solo artist 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. Their forthcoming 2016 album ‘World of Make Believe’ is set for release on March 4th and before its release VAN HALST have teamed up for their third single ‘Questions’, which can be heard at the following link below.
Vocalist Kami Van Halst comments about the track:
“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 the vulnerable position, which allowed them to be abused or exploited. 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.”
Listen to ‘Questions’ at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/van-halst-questions-exclusive-song-stream-premiere
Track Listing: Van Halst – World of Make Believe
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)
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
Upcoming Shows:
March 31 – Edmonton, AB @ The Mercury Room (Wacken Metal Battle Canada)
April 2 – Edmonton, AB @ Filthy McNasty’s (CD Release Show)
April 29 – Calgary, AB @ Overtime Sports Bar (Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio Fest) – Event info
More about Van Halst:
The band’s influences stay true to goth rock, Kami Van Halst demonstrates 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 judgemental 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.
For more info, please visit www.vanhalstmusic.com
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0 NEWS: Seattle Prog Metallers RHINE Premiere ‘P.R.E.Y’ Video On SkullsNBones.com! New Album ‘An Outsider’ Out Now!
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 18, 2016
Album Promo Request here. Media Album Download here.
For fans of Opeth, Devin Townsend, Enslaved, Dan Swano/Edge of Sanity/Witherscape, Porcupine Tree
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Seattle Prog Metallers RHINE Premiere ‘P.R.E.Y’ Video On SkullsNBones.com!
New Album ‘An Outsider’ Out Now!
L-R – Gabe Tachell – Guitar/Vocals, James Porter – Bass, Carlos Delgado – Drums, Alex Smolin – Guitar – Photo Credit – Megan Treasure – MeganTreasure.com
Inviting fans of experimental prog metal to hear their latest album ‘An Outsider’ released on Feb 5th, Seattle’s RHINE have teamed up with SkullsNBones.comfor the premiere of their video for ‘P.R.E.Y.’
Band founder, guitarist and vocalist Gabe Tachell comments:
“This is our very serious and professional video for our very serious viking metal song. Enjoy!”
To watch ‘P.R.E.Y.’, please visit http://skullsnbones.com/rhine-p-r-e-y-exclusive-video-premiere/
‘An Outsider’ is available on CD and digital download here and is the follow up to RHINE‘s 2011 debut ‘Duality’, which was first a solo effort by band founder Gabriel Tachell (guitar and vocals) whom is now joined by Alex Smolin on guitar (ex-Metameric), James Porter on bass (Ideofone), and Carlos Delgado (Inferion, ex-Death Crowned King) to collaborate on this project.
A full album stream can be heard at the following links on Bandcamp andSoundcloud.
Track Listing of Album: RHINE – An Outsider
1. Dreaming of Death (11:46)
2. The Spell of Dark Water (6:20)
3. An Outsider (10:05)
4. Somewhere (3:59)
5. Paralyzed (10:50)
6. Dissolved in Fire (7:53)
7. P.R.E.Y. (5:31)
8. Into the Unknown (6:34)
9. Shipwrecked In Stasis (3:02)
10. Fragments (8:21)
Upcoming Shows:
Feb 20 – Seattle, WA – Kraken Bar (CD Release Show) – Event info
About:
Seattle’s Rhine are seamlessly connecting German thrash metal with Swedish death metal much like their namesake, the Rhine River. The founder of the group Gabriel Tachell named it such for its simplicity and as a metaphor for fluidity and change. The band started in 2011 with the release of their first album ‘Duality’ which was at first a solo effort by Tachell (guitar and vocals) and eventually led to a full band. He is now joined by Alex Smolin on guitar (ex-Metameric), James Porter on bass (Ideofone), and Carlos Delgado (Inferion, ex-Death Crowned King) to collaborate on this project.
Rhine are primarily producing epic, progressive songs and yet others flow to the mouth of the river where there is a culmination of black, death, and thrash metal, occasionally tinged with classical, folk and other styles. The band has a certain frantic unpredictability in terms of songwriting and structure while the moody vocals gently ride over the extreme precision of the guitar, drum, and bass. The four-piece are experimental in their intentions, yet melodically and rhythmically catchy with the delivery. Tachell is the primary inspiration for the current material, referencing experiences in his life from emotional turmoil, health issues, fairy tales, to dreams of finding corpses floating in a swamp. Their interesting themes and energetic music has been evolving into a unique and distinctive sound.
Live, Rhine is an unbridled horse that emotes a nervous uncertainty of what is next compositionally and emotionally. The band bases their performance on the backbone of the band — guitar, vocals, bass, and drums, and they definitely don’t shy away from the challenges of playing music like this live without the help of backing tracks. Their latest release ‘An Outsider’ is slated for February 5, 2016 and while it may not be heavier than the previous release, it is certainly more advanced in terms of playing, songwriting, vocal performance and production. It includes tracks featuring german lyrics, completely improvised solos and an overall human-ness that is often lost amongst other high level metal productions in this age of quantizing and autotuning. Rhine are one band that has grown into a machine that is not to be missed.
For more info, please visit www.RhineOfficial.com.
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0 NEWS: Exclaim! Premiere ‘So Fine’ by Canadian Neo-Rock Nerds Double Experience; New Album ‘Unsaved Progress’ Out April 8th
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 18, 2016
ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED here.
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Exclaim! Premiere ‘So Fine’ by Canadian Neo-Rock Nerds Double Experience; New Album ‘Unsaved Progress’ Out April 8th
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 own 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.
Their first single ‘So Fine’ is now streaming exclusively on Exclaim! at the following link: http://exclaim.ca/music/article/double_experience-so_fine
Guitarist Brock Tinsley explains, “Each line of the chorus correlates to one of five periodic elements that spell out the song title. Usually, topics like ‘chemistry’ and ‘rock music’ belong in very distant universes from each other. Being able to connect our music to these topics was a fun exercise in mischief that became the basis for our whole album.”
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
For more info, please visit www.2xxp.com.
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0 NEWS: THE MOUNTAIN MAN Offer Free Download ‘Bloodlust’ via Yell Magazine; EP Due Out March 25th
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 17, 2016
Album Promo Request here.
For fans of Hatebreed, Lamb Of God, Black Dahlia Murder, Gojira
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THE MOUNTAIN MAN Erupts Onto The Music Scene With ‘Bloodlust’ Free Download via YELL! Magazine (EP March 25)
Upcoming Show Dates:
Feb 26 – Mission, BC @ Captains Cabin Pub – Event info
March 18 – Abbotsford, BC @ Phoenix Ballroom – Event info
(L-R) – Jordan Orr (Guitar), Tevyn Pacey (Bass), Parker Lane (Vocals), Ryan McCreedy (Drums), Tyson Tambellini (Guitar) (Photo credit: Shimon Karmel)
Vancouver is known for various sightings from the famous Ogopogo to the fabled Sasquatch, the untamable metal force that is THE MOUNTAIN MAN are debuting their title track from their 2016 EP ‘Bloodlust’ on YELL! Magazine. Their EP is slated for release Friday, March 25. The entire album was purposefully written to leave the true interpretation to the listener. The title track is one of the more obvious songs written to be an aggressive, frenzied single entirely written with hatred. The album is available for pre-order here: Bandcamp (https://mountainmanmetal.bandcamp.com/)
YELL! Magazine is streaming ‘Bloodlust’ here: http://www.yellmagazine.com/mountain-men-bloodlust-free-download/106549/
Vocalist Parker comments on the track:
“We’re real excited for this record, it’s been months and we finally get to unleash the beast. We’re confident that there will be a song on here for everyone.”
1. Backhand of God
2. Bloodlust
3. Open Graves
4. The Great Decay
5. Ghost
About:
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 his raw, gruff vocals and lyrics filled with animosity that cut through the instruments like an unyielding axe. Each song is like a hand-drawn map guiding fans through the British Columbian wilderness. While the first half is complete, the second half is up to the listener to build their own path and take what they will from each track.
The band developed their sound from listening to groups like The Black Dahlia Murder, Crowbar, Gojira, Lamb of God, and Black Sabbath, taking to heart the importance of dedicating their lives to their craft. Tevyn Pacey (Bass), Ryan McCreedy (Drums), Parker (Vocals), Tyson Tambellini (Rhythm Guitar), and Jordan Orr (Lead Guitar) are like woodsmen secluded from civilization with nothing but their instruments to craft doomy, yet frantic metal. They harness a variety of metal genres and bend them to their will.
The Mountain Man are releasing their debut EP Bloodlust on Friday, March 25, 2016. The five song EP is purposefully open ended so that listeners can interpret each song and find meaning for themselves. More information can be found at https://mountainmanmetal.bandcamp.com
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0 Thy Demons Be Scribblin – Cult’s No BS Reviews: Armstrong Metal Fest Edition
0 ARMSTRONG METAL FEST Add More Bands To 2016 Line Up; Early Bird PreSale Tickets Available Now!
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 17, 2016
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ARMSTRONG METAL FEST Add More Bands To 2016 Line Up; Early Bird PreSale Tickets Available Now!
Promo Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9zHeA2pKWs
Already unveiling the first twelve bands for their 2016 line up, Armstrong Metalfest is proud to reveal its next batch of bands for the fest taking place on July 15th and 16th in Armstrong, BC at the Hassen Arena. This year’s fest plansto showcase a high caliber of Western Canadian and international bands, which will include one winning band from BrokenNeckRadio.com’s People Choice Contest where one band will be selected by public to vote to play the stage at this year’s AMF. Full Details on band submissions can be found here (deadline to enter Feb 20th).
Bands confirmed this week for AMF are the following:
Apollyon (Kelowna, BC) – http://apollyon-ca.bandcamp.com
Entity (Winnipeg, MB) – http://entitywinnipeg.bandcamp.com
Eye of Horus (Edmonton, AB) – http://eyeofhorusofficial.bandcamp.com
Inverted Serenity (Winnipeg, MB) – http://invertedserenity.bandcamp.com
Odinfist (Armstrong, BC) – http://odinfist.bandcamp.com
Saints of Death (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.saintsofdeath.com
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Bands previously confirmed:
Apprentice (Vancouver, BC) – http://apprenticevancouver.bandcamp.com
ArkenFire (Kelowna, BC) – http://www.arkenfire.com
Black Wizard (Vancouver, BC) – http://blackwizard.bandcamp.com
BLËED (Edmonton, AB) – http://www.bleedband.com
Cryptic Enslavement (Nanaimo, BC) – http://crypticenslavement.bandcamp.com
DEAD ASYLUM (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/deadasylum
DropDeadFred (Kelowna, BC) – http://dropdeadfredcanada.bandcamp.com
Kataplexis (Calgary, AB) – http://kataplexis.bandcamp.com
Leave the Living (Red Deer, AB) – http://www.leavetheliving.bandcamp.com
Noire (Winnipeg, MB) – http://deathboundrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-reverence
Nomad (Enderby, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/nomadmetalband
Revenger (Vancouver, BC) – http://revengermusic.bandcamp.com
Slagduster (Grand Forks, BC) – http://slagduster.com
Trollband (Edmonton, AB/ Vancouver, BC) – http://www.trollband.bandcamp.com
Tyrants Demise (Winnipeg, MB) – http://tyrantsdemise.bandcamp.com
Vehement Dissent (Edmonton, AB) – http://soundcloud.com/user-190217290/desolation-sound-1
W.M.D (Calgary, AB) – http://www.wmdofficial.com
XUL (Vernon, BC) – http://xulmetal.bandcamp.com
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Early Bird Presale have begun!
Tickets prices as follows:
– $90 limited early bird Presale, online only (November 1st to January 31st)
– $120 regular presale (February 1st to July 14)
– $160 at the door.
Tickets can be purchased at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/tickets/
Upcoming AMF Partner Events:
Feb 18 – Vernon, BC @ The Green – West Metal Entertainment Presents – AMF 2015 Year in Review – Event info
April 23 – Kelowna, BC @ Flashbacks Nightclub – West Metal Entertainment Presents w/ Kalmah, Vesperia, Xul, DropDeadFred – Event info
About:
Taking influence from Europe’s music festival circuit, Armstrong Metal Fest is a heavy metal celebration that encourages metal heads from across Canada and the globe to mosh and camp with the backdrop of great outdoors of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. What started as a backyard party in 2009 with nothing but eleven local metal bands such as Terrifier, Xul and Odinfist to name a few, has grown into a a huge success admired by the Western Canadian Metal scene. 2016 will be the eighth year of the festival and is planned to be the largest year for music and attendance yet. This year’s team of organizers known as the West Metal Entertainment Society is the most dedicated to date and are excited to present an incredible line up along with some changes to come for AMF 2016. Previous years of the festival have seen line ups with Cattle Decapitation, Suffocation, Anciients, Bison BC, Striker, Crimson Shadows, Holy Grail, Archspire, Cryptopsy, Unleash The Archers, Divinity, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy, Vesperia, XUL, Odinfist, Death Toll Rising, Gomorrah among many others .
For more info, please visit www.ArmstrongMetalFest.ca
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WCMFA:
Calgary Metal Fest – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Farmageddon Open Air – http://www.farmageddon.ca
Loud As Hell – http://www.loudashell.com
Sponsors:
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.brokenneckradio.com
Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio – http://www.xtrememetalradio.ca
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
No Messiah – http://www.nomessiah.net
PureGrainAudio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Rancho Vignola – http://www.ranchovignola.com
The Green – http://www.thegreen.ca
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