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0 Dutch Metal Maniac – Sanktuary – Winter’s Doom
0 Metal Rules – Gomorrah – The Haruspex (Test Your Metal Records)
Kelowna, British Columbia’s Gomorrah are a formidable bunch whose second album blends black metal and technical death metal with thundering grooves and industrial clangor with impressive results.
http://www.metal-rules.com/review/viewreview.php?month=January&year=2016&pos=7
0 Dead Rhetoric – Gomorrah – The Haruspex (Test Your Metal Records)
Well-written and memorable death metal that gets the job done is the name of the game on The Haruspex. A welcome start to the 2016 in terms of atmosphere and intensity.
http://deadrhetoric.com/reviews/gomorrah-the-haruspex-test-your-metal-records/
0 MetalUnderdogs – Sanktuary – Winter’s Doom
“If you keep holding on to the thrash metal classics of the likes of Metal Church or Exciter then this album is for you.”
http://metalunderdogs.blogspot.ca/2016/01/cd-review-sanktuary-winters-doom-2016.html
0 The Killchain Blog – WILT – Moving Monoliths (Bindrune Recordings)
0 Thanks for the support CJLO \m/\m/ – 2015 year end top 100 metal charts #7 Fuck The Facts, #17 XUL, #22 Elderoth, #23 Titans Eve, #33 Arbitrator, #40 Them County Bastardz, #44 Vesperia, #52 [Evertrapped], #54 Idol of Fear, #58 Display of Decay, #59 Fayne, #69 Adrenechrome, #71 Accursed Spawn, # 72 Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2015 Compilation,
Thanks for the support CJLO \m/\m/ – 2015 year end top 100 metal charts #7 Fuck The Facts, #17 XUL, #22 Elderoth, #23 Titans Eve, #33 Arbitrator, #40 Them County Bastardz, #44 Vesperia, #52 [Evertrapped], #54 Idol of Fear, #58 Display of Decay, #59 Fayne, #69 Adrenechrome, #71 Accursed Spawn, # 72 Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2015 Compilation,
Behold the top 100 year list for the year 2015 from CJLO. Note that all of these are based on spin counts, so the higher something is, the more real live spins it had at CJLO.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
– 64 out of 100 bands are Canadian; 36 are international artists
– TORCHE is the highest ranking non-Canadian band at number 3. Failure is second at number 9
– 24 of our station wide top 100 are loud rock / metal. For more info on that, check out the list here: http://www.cjlo.com/articles/cjlo-top-100-mmxv
| 1 | CANCER BATS |
| 2 | FLYING FORTRESS |
| 3 | TORCHE |
| 4 | KEN MODE |
| 5 | NORTHUMBRIA |
| 6 | DOOMED & STONED IN CANADA |
| 7 | FUCK THE FACTS |
| 8 | RUSTED |
| 9 | FAILURE |
| 10 | WITCH OF THE WASTE |
| 11 | UNLEASH THE ARCHERS |
| 12 | KATAKLYSM |
| 13 | REANIMATOR |
| 14 | GUTTROT |
| 15 | DEAFHEAVEN |
| 16 | ANTIBODY |
| 17 | XUL |
| 18 | KOBRA AND THE LOTUS |
| 19 | RAZOR |
| 20 | CRYPTOPSY |
| 21 | BLACK MASTIFF |
| 22 | ELDEROTH |
| 23 | TITANS EVE |
| 24 | GHOST |
| 25 | LAMB OF GOD |
| 26 | BLASPHEMY |
| 27 | DOWN RIGHT DIRTY |
| 28 | THRASHADACTYL |
| 29 | RAISED FIST |
| 30 | OLDE |
| 31 | REVENGE |
| 32 | THE SWINE |
| 33 | ARBITRATOR |
| 34 | DIEMONDS |
| 35 | UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS |
| 36 | THE AGONIST |
| 37 | CLUTCH |
| 38 | COUNTERPARTS |
| 39 | METALIAN |
| 40 | THEM COUNTY BASTARDZ |
| 41 | MONSTER MAGNET |
| 42 | NAPALM DEATH |
| 43 | WEEDEATER |
| 44 | VESPERIA |
| 45 | BLACK WITCHERY / REVENGE SPLIT |
| 46 | BRING ME THE HORIZON |
| 47 | TAAKE |
| 48 | TORREFY |
| 49 | ATAXIA |
| 50 | GLORYHAMMER |
| 51 | CARDINALS PRIDE |
| 52 | EVERTRAPPED |
| 53 | DISTORTHEAD |
| 54 | IDOL OF FEAR |
| 55 | HIGH ON FIRE |
| 56 | KENNEDY |
| 57 | RED SKIES |
| 58 | DISPLAY OF DECAY |
| 59 | FAYNE |
| 60 | CHAINSAW HOOKERS |
| 61 | SIGH |
| 62 | IRON MAIDEN |
| 63 | MOTORHEAD |
| 64 | SHINING |
| 65 | RWAKE |
| 66 | DELETERE |
| 67 | DISTORIAM |
| 68 | GRIMOIRE |
| 69 | ADRENECHROME |
| 70 | DEATHHAMMER |
| 71 | ACCURSED SPAWN |
| 72 | WACKEN METAL BATTLE |
| 73 | SANTA CRUZ |
| 74 | AHNA |
| 75 | TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION |
| 76 | BALLOT BURNER |
| 77 | RITUAL |
| 78 | SLAYER |
| 79 | NIGHT DEMON |
| 80 | DEAD QUIET |
| 81 | RAUNCHY |
| 82 | CHRON GOBLIN |
| 83 | OGENIX |
| 84 | KRUHL |
| 85 | FATIGUE KILLS |
| 86 | SAMSKARAS |
| 87 | PORTAL / BLOOD OF KINGU |
| 88 | MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE |
| 89 | HAWKEYES / SHOOTING GUNS SPLIT |
| 90 | WILSON |
| 91 | MOONLYGHT |
| 92 | ROYAL THUNDER |
| 93 | AN AUTUMN FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN |
| 94 | PLUUM |
| 95 | SPARROWS |
| 96 | EXALT |
| 97 | ARMORED SAINT |
| 98 | KILLING JOKE |
| 99 | MILLION MOTH TREE |
| 100 | GALLOWS |
0 DEADLINE Tuesday, JAN 5th 11:59pm EST – Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2016 – Are You Metal Enough To Play The World Largest Fest! One Band To Rule Them All!
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#514.581.5780
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – January 2015
MetalBattle.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube
DEADLINE Tuesday, JAN 5th 11:59pm EST – Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2016
Are You Metal Enough To Play The World Largest Fest!
One Band To Rule Them All!
2016 Trailer Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQcxqsxchkQ
10 REASONS OF MANY TO APPLY TO WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA 2016
APPLY NOW – http://www.metalbattle.ca/apply.html
(participating cities = Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City)
1. WORLDS LARGEST MOSHPIT! OVER 80,000 METAL HEADS IN ATTENDANCE!
(source: Wacken.com – Photo Credit – Rolf Klatt)
2. CANADA CURRENTLY HOLDS THE WORLD TITLE FROM THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL WACKEN BATTLE! IS YOUR BAND GREAT ENOUGH TO HOLD ON TO OUR TITLE?
(source: Wacken.com – Photo Credit – Rolf Klatt)
3. WINNING BAND GETS VIP CAMPING, VIP PASSES AND PLAYS THE STAGE!
PRETTY GREAT DEAL FOR THE CHAMPION! + THE INDUSTRY NETWORKING IS PRICELESS!
4. YOUR BAND WINS WMBC, REALIZE YOU HAVE BEAT OUT OVER 100 OTHER CANADIAN BANDS COMPETING FOR THE SAME CHAMPION SPOT!
5. THE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS, THE BROTHERHOOD AND SISTERHOOD OF METALHEADS UNITED!
(source: Wacken.com – Photo Credit – Rolf Klatt)
6. THIS YEAR’S WACKEN IS HEADLINED BY IRON MAIDEN WITH OVER 100 BANDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD YOU CAN HEADBANG TO!
7. GERMAN BEER! ENOUGH SAID! \m/\m/
(source: Wacken.com – Photo Credit – Rolf Klatt)
8. THINK OF IT AS YOUR MINI TOUR / VACATION WITH YOUR BEST BUDDIES!
9. NO SLEEP! ALL METAL! AND IF YOU’RE LUCKY, YOU CAN HAVE A MUD FIGHT!
(source: Wacken.com – Photo Credit – Rolf Klatt)
10. LOS CABOS DRUMSTICKS GIVING AWAY DRUMMER PRIZE PACKS TO WINNERS FROM REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PLUS AUTOMATIC ELIGIBILITY FOR ENDORSEMENT FOR 2016 CHAMPION!
(Cory Hofing – Drummer – Crimson Shadows – 2013 WMBC Champions)
(source: Loscabosdrumsticks.com)
WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA is proud to return for its fourth year showcasing Canada’s top independent metal talent to the world stage at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany, which holds an attendance of over 80,000 metalheads from around the world. For the last three years that Wacken Metal Battle has been held in Canada, it has produced two world champions Vesperia (2015) and Crimson Shadows (2013) to triumph at the international Wacken Metal Battle beating out over 30 other representing countries from around the globe.
This year’s 2016 edition has expanded once again across the country with Hamilton and London and cities from BC’s Lower Mainland, Island and Interior set to be announced at a later date joining the ranks of Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City.
“It’s hard to believe that we are already on our 4th edition of the Metal Battle. As always we are striving to make it the best one yet! Expanding to new cities is key to our growth, and we’re very pleased with the addition of Hamilton and London in Ontario, and the Interior in BC. So prepare for a wild year of quality showcases across our great country, and let us all join in celebrating Canadian metal.” comments WMBC organizer JJ Tartaglia.
Submissions for bands from across Canada will be open as of November 5, 2015 and end on January 5th 11:59pm EST. Bands can submit their application for participation at the following link: http://metalbattle.ca/apply.html
Live Video @ Wacken – 2015 – Vesperia – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lwkzc4zGUY
Live Video @ Wacken – 2014 – Mutank – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQrLaG8BPL4
Live Video @ Wacken – 2013 – Crimson Shadows – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prOdgG4OwQU
About:
Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition where over a hundred band’s from across the country battle each other for one to be selected and join over 30 other countries for an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 26 years. Oshawa’s Vesperia (2014 winners – video at Wacken), Toronto’s Crimson Shadows (2013 winners – video at Wacken) and Montreal’s Mutank (2014 winners – video at Wacken) have had that honour playing in front of thousands. The 2016 festival will be taking place from August 4-6.
How it works:
Each city will hold their qualifying rounds plus city finals from the months of January to May 2016 selecting the top band to move forward to the national finals in Toronto, ON in June (date to be determined) with one being selected to perform at the 27th edition of Wacken Open Air taking place from August 4-6. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry.
The finalists will be selected as follows by province.
1 finalist from BC
1 finalist from Prairies (AB, SK, MB)
2 finalists from Ontario
1 finalist from Quebec
Rules: http://metalbattle.ca/rules.html
Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ
Wacken Metal Battle 2014 Canada Finals by Ondeschocs.com: http://youtu.be/RrOGyBtqwaQ
For more info on Metal Battle Canada, please visit these links:
Official Website: http://www.metalbattle.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada
Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WackenMetalBattleCAN
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com
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Sponsors:
Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com
FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)
Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com
Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com
TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com
Long & McQuade – http://www.long-mcquade.com
Los Cabos Drumsticks – http://loscabosdrumsticks.com
Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com
Concertworks – http://www.concertworks.ca
Big Nate Productions – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Rose Management – http://www.facebook.com/RoseManagement/
Indie Week – http://www.canada.indieweek.com/
Ibanez – http://www.ibanez.com/
Media Partners:
Absolute Underground – http://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807
Adrenaline 101 Radio – http://www.adrenaline101radio.com
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com
Beatroute Magazine – http://www.beatroute.ca
Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com
Bucketlist Music Reviews – http://www.bucketlistmusicreviews.com
Canadian Death Metal – http://www.facebook.com/CanadianDeathMetal
Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio – http://www.xtrememetalradio.ca
Chronic Aggression – http://www.facebook.com/ChronicAggressionRadio
CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com
Crown of Viserys – http://crownofviserys.wordpress.com
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca
Hammer Smashed Radio – http://www.facebook.com/hammersmashedradio
Heavy Metal ICU – http://www.heavymetalicu.com
Hellbound – http://www.Hellbound.ca
LiveVan.com – http://www.livevan.com
Loaded Radio – http://www.loadedradio.com
Metal As Fuck – http://metalasfuck.net
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
Metal-Rules – http://www.metal-rules.com
Moose Radio – http://www.metalmooseradio.blogspot.ca
Muzik Injection – http://www.muzikinjection.com
Ondes Chocs – http://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs
PureGrainAudio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Quebec-Metal – http://www.quebec-metal-archives.blogspot.ca
Scene Magazine – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca
Zombitrol – http://www.zombitrol.com
0 NEWS: ProgMetalZone Premiere RHINE ‘The Spell of Dark Water’; New Album ‘An Outsider’ Out Feb 5th
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#514.581.5780
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – Jan 4, 2015
For Album Promo, please send request here.
For fans of Opeth, Devin Townsend, Enslaved, Dan Swano/Edge of Sanity/Witherscape, Porcupine Tree
EPK | RhineOfficial.com | Facebook | Soundcloud | Youtube | Bandcamp
Seattle Prog Metal RHINE Premiere New Single ‘The Spell of Dark Water’ via ProgMetalZone
New Album ‘An Outsider’ Due Out Feb 5th, 2016
L-R – Gabe Tachell – Guitar/Vocals, James Porter – Bass, Carlos Delgado – Drums, Alex Smolin – Guitar – Photo Credit – Megan Treasure – MeganTreasure.com
An Outsider – Trailer Video here.
Album Pre-Order – http://rhine.bandcamp.com
Seattle’s RHINE has teamed up with ProgMetalZone.com for the premiere of their second single ‘The Spell of Dark Water’ off their upcoming album ‘An Outsider’ due out on February 5th, 2016.
The track can be heard at the following link: http://www.progmetalzone.com/2016/exclusive-premier-of-the-spell-of-dark-water-by-seattle-progressive-metal-band-rhine/
Commented vocalist/guitarist Gabe Tachell about the song:
“This is our attempt to mix prog rock with a black n’ roll kind of vibe, but more playful than sinister, with a made up story about a man chasing a mermaid… and of course he dies.”
‘An Outsider’ 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.
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) [PureGrainAudio]
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)
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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