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0 Eternal-Terror – Fallen Angels – World In Decay (Cyberdyne Records)
0 (Feel Core) The Iron Tempests de Vesperia : une balade à travers un voyage astral!
0 Canadian Metallers ODIUM Posts New ‘Terraform’ Album Teaser ‘Displacement of Hope’; ‘Terraform’ Due Out Oct 23rd; Offer Free Download ‘Return To Form’
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Montreal, QC – October 8, 2015
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Canadian Metallers ODIUM Posts New ‘Terraform’ Album Teaser ‘Displacement of Hope’
‘Terraform’ Due Out Oct 23rd
Offer Free Download ‘Return To Form’
L-R – Joe Mullen – Drums | Bo Louther – Guitar | Andrew Fullerton – Vocals | Marc Dobson – Guitar | Jake Fortney – Bass/Vocals (Photo Credit – SUPERMANIAK)
Song Stream – Failure II – Listen here
Track Listing: Odium – Terraform
1. Odyssey (2:26)
2. Feral Inversion (5:04)
3. Centipedes (3:43)
4. Return to Form (4:26)
5. Delusion (4:18)
6. Dead (4:16)
7. Failure II (4:17)
8. Obsolete (4:46)
9. The Cell (4:48)
10. Redemption (3:48)
11. Displacement of Hope (6:00)
Album Length: 47:57
About:
ODIUM’s goal is to write heavy and melodic music, while constantly developing their style from album to album. The instrumentals lend their tone and energy to invite more versatility in the vocals in each song. Their passion for performing live and incredible stage energy has allowed them to open for Alexisonfire, The Agonist, Beneath the Massacre, Divinity, Moneen, and Fuck the Facts.
The lyrics invite listeners to take a journey through despair, while the bass and drums drive the rhythm, the guitars straddle the line between pure aggression and melodic riffs. For ODIUM there has always been a pattern of evolution over the past few years that allows them to continuously create multi-genre influenced music. The band is comprised of Joe Mullen, Jake Fortney, Andrew Fullerton, Bo Louther, Marc Dobson, who have come from various bands such as Archaea/Willfall.
The bands name is defined as ‘disgraceful hate’ however after the past 10 years they have come to see the band name relating directly to perseverance. ODIUM has a foundation of trust which creates a bond likened to that of a brotherhood. The dedication and teamwork within the band is based on respect, and because the internal bond is so strong they are able to create a meaningful connection with fans.
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“Standouts like the album’s opening title track pit detuned, jud-judding six-strings and double-kick drum rhythms with singer Thomas Emmans’s varied vocal styles, which run from Maynard James Keenan-styled creep-crooning to esophagus-annihilating screams.” – Exclaim!
“Loud and fast but also melodic and complex, fan of acts like Killswitch Engage and Lamb of God will not be disappointed.” – London Metro News
“Odium are very good at what they do, namely melodic Death Metal. This Canadian quintet have a lot going for them…competent and execute the form very well… There are some nice orchestrated atmospheric moments such as at the beginning of ‘Insomina’” – Metal-Rules.com
“Odium posses very distinctive and strong melodic leanings, catchy riffing and undeniable prowess on the performing front – especially with the clean/growl vocal trade-off and the tight rhythm section….cuts like the thrashy “Viral By Nature”, “Within the Distraction” and the title track, perfectly blend with the more expansive sound of “No Way Out” and the melancholic quasi-ballad “The Descent” among others to deliver a decently solid piece of modern Metal. ” – PureGrainAudio.com
“The thing with a band like Odium is that they know how to walk that line between full on heavy, thrashed out metal and melody. It’s definitely their style, but they only seem to turn it on where it’s necessary, and that speaks to a much wider audience.” – Juliette Jagger – AlanCross.ca
0 Charity Concert Blankfest Calgary Celebrates 5 Years of Clothing The Cities Homeless
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Montreal, QC – October 8, 2015
Charity Concert Blankfest Calgary Celebrates 5 Years of Clothing The Cities Homeless
It’s about the homeless, nothing more, nothing less, that is the slogan that has inspired multiple Blankfests across the world to aid those living on city streets to be clothed and fed during the cold Winter months. Calgary’s own charity concert has been helping those less fortunate for the last five years and has been spearheaded by Leanne Harrison of artist management and booking group SIN Agency along with aid of multiple volunteers.
Raising nearly $5,000 dollars and over 700 blankets since 2011, this year’s Blankfest Calgary is proud to return on November 14th at The Bling Beggar Pub to aid the Streetlight Mobile Drop-In by Youth Unlimited with support from X92.9 FM, Axes Music, Asher Media Relations and this year’s line up of local artists Adam Thibert, Septembryo, The Grounds, Mitch Belot Band, The Archon Prophecy plus support from Edmonton’s REND and Stone Iris along with more to be added. (full details below).
SIN Agency and Blankfest-Calgary organizer Leanne Harrison comments:
“We can’t believe it’s been 5 years already! It’s such an honour and privilege to work in such a supportive and giving music scene, with bands, artists and a venue as well as their fans, who are so willing to give back to our community where more support is needed. We can’t thank everyone enough, including our sponsors and volunteers, for making this event happen every year.”
Event Details:
Doors: 7 p.m.
18+
Admission is a Blanket, Winter Clothing or Cash Donation of Choice at the door.
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Adam Thibert
Septembryo
REND
The Grounds
Mitch Belot Band
Stone Iris
The Archon Prophecy
MORE TBA
Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1539319166309526/
About Blankfest Calgary:
Blankfest Calgary is just one of many events across North America inspired by founder Kenn Rowell, who has been organizing Blankfest in New York City since 1997 and has encouraged others to hold Blankfests in various parts of the USA, Canada (Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver) and Europe to help the homeless with the support from their music communities. (full Blankfest background info below.)
About Streetlight Mobile Drop-In/ Youth Unlimited: http://www.youthunlimitedcalgary.ca/programs/streetlight/
StreetLight’s vision was born in October 1992 with a goal to reach street orientated and sexually exploited youth (ages 12-24). Most of our youth are “throw-a-ways” and are deeply hurt. They are struggling to survive. Sadly, 98% of the youth who access our program come from abusive homes.
StreetLight’s purpose is to assist these youth in making the best decisions for their lives by building strong friendships with them and helping them in any way we can to better their lives. StreetLight works together with other street orientated agencies and the community to better assist our youth in a positive lifestyle change.
StreetLight has three programs that carry out its goal to reach out to street oriented & sexually exploited youth:
Drop-in
This mobile drop-in centre in Calgary’s downtown core and surrounding communities is unique since it is a custom built fifth-wheel trailer featuring a safe and friendly environment for street youth.
Trax
StreetLight Team Members and youth work together to keep Trax, our small mobile food vendor on the streets during the day. Through Trax we are able to continue to reach out to youth in area’s the Drop In can’t go, while also creating opportunities for youth to connect with and serve their peers.
Outreach
Nurtures safe and positive relationships with Calgary’s sexually exploited youth and assists with their physical needs.
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About Blankfest:
BlankFest Documentary I – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_nZr7wZhjc
Blankfest Documentary II – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtUy2Oms2Cw
BlankFest Documentary III – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QNKJIPP21Y
Blank-Fest is an annual benefit concert, usually held one-to-two weeks before Christmas, which raises blankets for the homeless. It was founded in 1997 in Nyack, NY (a suburb approximately 20 miles outside of New York City) by Kenn Rowell who is the frontman for the NYC-based band, The Baghdaddios.
Rowell, in previous interviews detailed how he had always wanted to do “something charitable” on Christmas Eve. Among the many things he considered were keeping the disabled father of an old neighborhood friend company, singing in the children’s ward of a hospital and collecting blankets from friends to dispense amongst New York City’s homeless on Christmas Eve. Doing just that, for the first time in 1996, he enjoyed the experience so much that he decided to do the same thing again, next year. It was at that time that his friends told him that they had no more blankets to donate saying that Rowell had “cleaned them out” from the previous year.
Upon further reflection Rowell arrived at the idea of holding a benefit concert where people attending could contribute one blanket of any condition in lieu of a cover charge for admission to the show. These donations were intended to be delivered by Rowell and several volunteers, directly, to the City’s homeless on Christmas Eve. The first Blank-Fest was held at a local club in Nyack called Mai Place and netted 40 blankets. The next year saw 70 blankets donated at the same club, since renamed The Loft. After that local entrepreneur Chuck Debruyn convinced Rowell to move the show up the road to Bruxelles a bar-restaurant that he had recently bought into. Debruyn reasoned that there would be more room for parking, plus a guaranteed walk-in crowd. The show has been held at this establishment ever since.
Since inception, nearly 20 years ago, Rowell estimates that Blank-Fest has collected over 10,000 total donations for the homeless. For the original flagship show out of Nyack, with the exception of one year (2001) donations in every year has increased. Much of this growth can be attributed to increased exposure through local radio, the internet and the press, including featured articles in the New York Daily News and mentions in the New York Post.[1] In addition there have been satellite shows that have been formed in other states, cities and countries. So numerous have donations been in recent years that volunteers have had to split the distribution/delivery of blankets to the less fortunate on multiple nights, starting on Christmas Eve. Often excess donations are distributed to homeless shelters as well.
MCed by Rowell’s long-time band, The Baghdaddios, the first Blank-Fest only featured a handful of local, Hudson Valley area-based groups including international touring act Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan, The Wheel and future Bruxelles part-owner Debruyn who performed as a solo artist. While always priding itself on featuring local independent, or “homegrown” music acts, in addition the benefit has attracted likewise talented songwriters and bands which boast an impressive list of major recording label ties and a solid reputation for touring and recording including EMI artist Patti Rothberg, pedal steel guitar great Buddy Cage, former Misfits guitarist and founder of The Undead, Bobby Steele, Soulfly lead guitarist Marc Rizzo, Sirius Radio personality Meg Griffin, international jazz composer Mike McGinnis and the founder of the Anti-folk school of music, Lach.
Efforts to duplicate the successes of the early Nyack shows proved elusive at best until New Jersey-based independent artist activist, Richard Kubicz read about Blank-Fest’s efforts in the Daily News and proposed a “sister show” at a local club in Garwood, NJ. The first Blank-Fest-NJ, promoted extensively through Kubicz’s D.I.Y. music website Let’s Rock America [1] was a resounding success, netting 200 blankets which were donated directly to a neighboring homeless shelter in Cranford and garnered notice in the Bergen County press in 2006. Last year’s second annual Jersey show produced similar results. Similarly, Blank-Fest UK [2] was founded in Nottingham, England after a local recording studio owner heard an interview with The Baghdaddios on the British Armed Forces Radio Network, BFBS Radio One during the group’s Summer 2007 tour of England. Upon hearing about both the American and UK efforts Ontario-based photographer Gaynor Fletcher approached Rowell regarding the formation of a Blank-Fest Canada show. Also, debuting in 2007, in Guelph, ON, the inaugural Canadian event featured popular Canadian folk artist James Gordon and was covered extensively by the Canadian media,[2] raising well over 100 blankets.
In addition to these shows former Baghdaddios bassist, John Sidoti joined forces with local internet radio personality Ron Purtee to develop the first-ever Blank-Fest Wisconsin, also in 2007, in the Milwaukee-area suburb of Racine.
Currently, there are 8 Blank-Fest shows serving 7 major metropolitan areas in three countries. In addition to those mentioned previously, 2008 has seen the addition of three additional shows: Blank-Fest Florida, which is hosted in Northern Florida (Lake City, near Gainesville, FL) and Blank-Fest VA, which is hosted in Richmond, VA.
In addition, promoters in Bridgeport, CT as well as Calgary and Ottawa, Canada have begun work for premiere Blank-Fest shows in December 2009. The first Blank-Fest Quebec (which was also the first “post-Holiday Season” Blank-Fest show), which took place on Saturday evening, February 21, 2009, garnered approximately 503 total donations.
Currently plans are in development to expand Blank-Fest even further. There has been talk of shows in Texas, Northeast Pennsylvania, Ohio and Atlanta, GA. Several additional popular artists have been approached regarding future such shows. Quoted in a newspaper interview in 2000, Rowell maintained that “as long as there is the issue of homelessness we will continue to have a Blank-Fest”, further adding that he wishes “we didn’t have to hold these shows” but that, until the situation dramatically improves, everyone involved understands that they really have no other choice.
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0 Seattle Thrashers FALLEN ANGELS Announce Show Dates + New Album Out ‘World In Decay’ Produced By Legendary Thrash Producer Michael Rosen
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Montreal, QC – October 8, 2015
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For fans of Late 80’s Bay Area thrash, Testament, Havok, Forbidden, Exodus, 80s era Metallica and Megadeth, Annihilator, Anthrax, Overkill, Death Angel
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Seattle Thrashers FALLEN ANGELS Announce Show Dates + New Album Out ‘World In Decay’ Produced By Legendary Thrash Producer Michael Rosen
L- R – Steve Spitzbart – Drums, Bradzilla – Vocals, Erik Hanson – Guitars, Carl Larsson – Bass, Matt Be Roth – Guitars (Photo Credit – Aaron Meyers)
Video – Nightmare – Watch here + Free Song Download here.
Song Stream – Forsaken Existence – Listen here.
Seattle, WA thrashers FALLEN ANGELS announce they will being hitting the road for dates ins Washington state this October and November in promotion of third studio release ‘World In Decay’ produced by Grammy award winning metal producer/engineer Michael Rosen (Forbidden, Testament, Death Angel, Flotsam and Jetsam, Tesla, Vicious Rumors). The album was released on August 4th via their indie label Cyberdyne Records to follow 2010’s ‘Engines of Oppression’ and 2008 debut ‘Rise From Ashes’ released on Metal On Metal Records. To order ‘World In Decay’, please visit here.
FALLEN ANGELS is also offering a FREE Download of their track ‘Nightmare’at the following link here, which is also supported by a video here.
Show Dates:
Oct 17 – Everett, WA – Tony V’s
Oct 31 – Tacoma, WA – Louie G’s
Nov 13 – Seattle, WA – The Highline w/ Havok
Nov 14 – Tukwila, WA – Lucky Liquor
Nov 21 – Olympia, WA – 4th Ave Tavern
Track Listing – Fallen Angels – World In Decay
1. The Hammer’s Blow (4:25)
2. Nightmare (4:58)
3. Forsaken Existence (5:05)
4. Leading the Blind (4:36)
5. Fire At Eden’s Gate (6:13)
6. Into The Abyss (5:39)
7. The Hour of the Time (5:40)
8. Mortis Ex Machina (4:28)
Album Length: 41:08
About:
Capturing the classic thrash sound of the Big Four in their prime; early Metallica, Testament, Slayer, and Megadeth as well as lesser known cult heroes Exodus, Annihilator, Forbidden and Havok. FALLEN ANGELS is influenced by a wide range of 80’s thrash as well as classic metal from the 70’s and 80’s. The band combines these elements in a fresh, modern sounding album with the explosive riffs and solos that one might have expected to hear on the radio around 1989. FALLEN ANGELS is a band that thrash fans and more classic metal oriented fans can agree on because the music is catchy but also very aggressive.
For more info, please visit: http://www.fallenangelsthrashband.com.
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“Picking out the deadwood from the glut of thrash bands filling the thrash metal genre around the world is not easy but you would not go wrong by checking out this Seattle band as they write clever songs with some brilliantly played leads that are a standout.” – Ave Noctum
“”World In Decay” from Fallen Angels is a solid Thrash album that flies the old school flag” – Metal Only
“I most enjoy how Fallen Angels incorporate so many different types of songs and moments on World in Decay….the spirit of thrash metal is alive and well in Seattle (of all places) with Fallen Angels” – Metal Nation Radio
“If you were in love with the Bay Area scene, check this album out when it hits. And if you are a fan of irony, thrash coming from Seattle should show you that grunge is the loser in the long run of lasting metal mayhem. If you snag a copy, we’d love to hear what you think about it.” – National Rock Review
“These guys give it to you on a molten metal platter with a side of Voivod. This thrash band is bound to feed the need for speed….Every song captures your interest as layer upon layer of tracks there’s something different; little nuances, grace notes, and sweeps. It’s a wonderful earful of surgically placed notes amidst a hail storm of ice picks on your steel shore.” – Horror Metal Sounds
“Nearly every track on this album could be considered a highlight, but my favourites are “Fire At Eden’s Gate” and “Into The Abyss”…On the whole, “World In Decay” is a very impressive album, thanks in large part to the stellar musicianship and attention to detail in the songwriting. Hopefully this album breaks the band through in a much bigger way, because they are deserving of a lot of attention based on this album!” – Skull Fracturing Metal
“”World In Decay” is one of the best thrash metal albums that I have heard in long time.” – Heavy Metal Time Machine
“Listening to World In Decay is a definite blast from the past. Fallen Angels incorporates various elements of Slayer, Megadeth and early Metallica. Songs are fast-paced, contain some political messages and, of course, have energetic guitar solos worthy of melting anyone’s face. Right off the bat, The Hammer’s Blow opens up the album with a short guitar solo, which sets the overall tone and pace for the entirety of the album.” – Screamer Magazine
“if you want intricate, tuneful thrash metal loaded with gratuitous leads and quasi-political lyrics, you’ve got it.” – Terrorizer
“think the weighty arrangements and acoustic sections of Metallica-meets-the technical wizardry of Forbidden, with hints of Realm’s progressive tendencies and Toxik’s shredding leads and shameless melodies.” – Terrorizer
“As The Big Four were known for that unique sound they helped to create and make popular. Thrash now lives on from Seattle with Fallen Angels.” – National Rock Review
“Pure US-Thrash” – Rock Hard
“From a savage, high-octane riff fest in “Legacy of Pain” to a mid-paced, pounding skull crusher “Descension into Madness”, Fallen Angels not only show their true ability to write thrash songs that stand out effortlessly, but are also determined to get their name on people´s lips for good – along with the excellence of their 2nd album, ENGINES OF OPPRESSION. This stuff is meant to kill, even from a long distance.” – Metal-Rules
0 Five Magics Music – Interview with Erik Hanson of Fallen Angels
0 Metal Infinity – [Evertrapped] – Under The Deep (Hellstorm Recordz)
0 Morat 666 – Vantablack Warship – S/T
0 Bravewords Premiere SILENT LINE’s New Track ‘Black & White’; New Album ‘Shattered Shores’ Due Out October 30th
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – October 7, 2015
ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED AT ashermedia[@]gmail.com
For fans of In Flames, Wintersun, Dark Tranquillity, Soilwork, Amon Amarth, At the Gates
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Bravewords Premiere SILENT LINE’s New Track ‘Black & White’
New Album ‘Shattered Shores’ Due Out October 30th
Randy Bergh (guitar), Mike Burton (vocals, guitar), Andy Sidloski (bass), Adam Kallstrom (drums)
Photo credit – Brittany Kallstrom Photography
Shattered Shores – Teaser Video – Watch here.
‘Shattered Shores I: Timeless Night’ – Song Stream – Listen here.
Bonnyville, AB death-infused melodic metallers SILENT LINE has teamed up with Bravewords.com for the premiere of their second single ‘Black And White’ off their upcoming concept album ‘Shattered Shores’, which is the follow up to their 2012 LP ‘Born of Dying Star’.
Vocalist/guitarist Michael Burton comments about the track:
“‘Black And White’ as part of the concept album is the track that represents the transition into winter after the inferno in the last song. Primarily dealing with the passage of time and fading memories, the lyrics describe a person longing to remember better times. Longing as well for a simpler time when things were seen as black or white: simple and clear choices that do not truly exist. Complex shades of grey have become reality. A lead guitar laden intro moves into a percussive verse featuring mainly drums and bass underneath the vocals. There isn’t a very complex structure to the song, but as with lots of the album it is the feeling that matters, not the amount of notes or changes in time signature.”
To listen to ‘Black And White‘, please visit the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-silent-line-premier-black-and-white-audio-streaming
Producing heavy and melodic music with an orchestral flair rooted in death metal‘Shattered Shores’ is the band’s first concept album. The title track is split into two parts, and throughout the album several thematic riffs and lyrics are repeated, creating a motif for listeners. The title references being stranded and trapped forever as the shores become more eroded and the reality of isolation sets in. The lyrics revolve around the themes of overcoming hardships, anxiety, and “weathering the storm” in order to persevere. A single person is referred to throughout the album and everything is told from their point of view as they wander, stuck on the island — unsure of how they got there, and unsure if they will ever leave.
SILENT LINE is composed of Mike Burton leading the charge on guitar and vocals, Randy Bergh writing pummeling guitar riffs, Andy Sidloski crafting driving bass lines, and Adam Kallstrom thundering on drums. The line up charges audiences with their energy and fills the entire room with its symphonic melodies. heir dedication to their craft is strengthened by their loyal fans, who have supported their development over the years with their two previous albums ‘Born of A Dying Star’ (2012) and ‘One Body Blade’ (2010).
Track Listing: Silent Line – Shattered Shores
1. Frost of The Night (5:46)
2. Erosion (3:52)
3. Black And White (3:21)
4. Shattered Shores I Timeless Night (5:45)
5. Summer Song (5:40)
6. Starfall (4:08)
7. Shattered Shores II A New Beginning (8:08)
8. Into The Chasm (4:39)
9. The Faceless Shadow (6:24)
10. Embrace the End (5:19)
Album Length: 53:07
For more info, please visit: www.SilentLineOfficial.com
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0 The Metal Moose Show – Episode 2015-10-06 – w/ Odium
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