Posts By Asher

0 Lubbock Avalanche Journal (Lubbock, TX) – Psychostick belting out own brand of ‘humorcore’ at Backstage

May 1, 2015
by Asher
· Psychostick

http://lubbockonline.com/go/music/2015-05-01/psychostick-belting-out-own-brand-humorcore-backstage#gsc.tab=0

0 NEWS: NOW AVAILABLE! XUL ‘EXTINCTION NECROMANCE’ EP Physical Pre-Orders & Shirt Combos; Streaming New Track ‘Orbit of Nemesis’

May 1, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · XUL

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 1, 2015

For EP Promo, please send request to ashermedia[at]gmail.com

For fans of Behemoth, Dissection, Immortal

Buy Links: Bandcamp

EPK | Press Photo Download | EP Cover Download

NOW AVAILABLE! XUL ‘EXTINCTION NECROMANCE’ EP Physical Pre-Orders & Shirt Combos; Streaming New Track ‘Orbit of Nemesis’

(Album Artwork done by Remy C. of Headsplit Design)

RELEASE DATE: May 19, 2015

LABEL: SELF-RELEASE

Track Listing: XUL – Extinction Necromance

Frozen, We Drown (8:17)

Orbit of Nemesis (7:17)

Chaos Requiem (5:39)

Summon the Swarm (8:17)

EP Length: 29:31

Vernon, BC blackened death metal band XUL are now offering pre-order and shirt combos for their upcoming EP ‘Extinction Necromance’ due out May 19th to follow 2012’s full length ‘Malignance’ (free album download). Their first single ‘Orbit of Nemesis’ is now streaming at NoCleanSinging.com here.

“Physical pre-orders for Extinction Necromance are live!! We are offering a physical copy of the EP, an exclusive shirt with the album artwork on the front, and the title on the back and a combo of both for an even better deal. Get them while they’re BRUTAL \m/\m/ —-> http://xulofficial.ca/news-updates/physical-pre-orders-and-shirts-with-combos-for-extinction-necromance-now-available/” – XUL

About:

Following in the footsteps of bands such as Behemoth, Dissection, and Immortal, XUL has left the beaten path to forge their own brand of blackened death metal that’s overflowing with crushing rhythms seamlessly coalescing into atmospheric passages and accompanied by a storm of punishing percussion with vicious vocal harmonies to expand on their previous work on Malignance.

This follow up EP ‘Extinction Necromance’ heralds a new age of northern darkness with songs reminiscent of cold lonely tombs, malevolent intent and predatory nature. XUL captivates audiences like light attracts flies as they delve deeper into the maelstrom and build on an already impressive Western Canadian following that has seen them support heavyweights including Obscura, Exhumed, Vreid, Kampfar, Woods of Ypres, Macabre, Withered, Cephalic Carnage, Archspire and 3 Inches of Blood.

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://xulofficial.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/Xulband

http://twitter.com/xulofficial

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XUL – Malignance Reviews

#10 of Top 20 Best Albums of 2012 for MetalMadeInCanada.ca

“Xul continue to offer a barrage after barrage of obliterating death metal…when the sheer fire power and dexterous performances that Xul serve up are so satisfying. Particularly when you consider that is the band’s debut album. Malignance is undeniably impressive.” – Powerplay Mag UK

“Malignance, the first record from unsigned Canadian blackened death act Xul, is one of the most impressive debut’s I’ve heard in a very long time. Rarely are the similar artists mentioned in press kits an entirely accurate estimation of the soundscapes to be found within an album proper, but I find the examples of Behemoth and Dissection are quite fitting in this case, as the band excels at weaving the brutality of the former with the epic melodious propensity of the latter, not to mention the grandiosity inherent to both, into a rich and exciting tapestry of extremity.” – Metal-Archives.com

“Vernon British Columbia natives, XUL made their way to Katacombs with one intention in mind – to leave a lasting effect. They did. Influenced by the mighty Behemoth and defunct, Dissection, Xul pulled out all the stops in an insanely intense show characterized by a great sound, guitar hooks and energy that would lay waste to most established bands today! Approx. 50 people were in attendance, give or take a few, but there could have been 10,000 people with the amount of electricity in the air! CONFIDENCE was the adjective on display. They tore through “Summon the Swarm” in such a way that Jon Nodtveidt would have smiled in his grave! Long live Blackened Death Metal. Long Live Xul.” – Live Review – Ondes Chocs

“will appeal to fans of black/death metal. Hard-hitting and brutal, Malignance is intense and that intensity does not let up until the very last song.” – TheFrontRowReport.com

“I loved this album beginning to end, and you can hear the talent that lies there just waiting to come out and greet the world with what XUL has to offer. I can’t wait to hear what they come out with next. I hope some record company comes and grabs these guys because they have a lot to offer the metal community! Look forward to the future with XUL because I know we will be hearing from them again soon.” – Metal Master Kingdom

“Xul operate within the genre of blackened death metal, taking cues from blackened death metal giants like Behemoth, black metal legends like Immortal and Mayhem, as well as death metal demigods like Morbid Angel. They have taken all of these inspirations and combined them into their own artistically highly successful brand of blackened death metal, which features the brutality of death metal and the darkness and evil of black metal. Thus, you get and album the treats you to both the machine-gun bassdrums, guttural vocals, and technically proficient playing associated with death metal and the tense harmonies, tremolo picking, and blazing blastbeats associated with black metal…..Xul’s “Malignance” is a huge artistic success and captures what I consider to be the best from both death metal and black metal.” – Metal Music Archives

“XUL’s “Malignance” is a raging, rolling machine of Black-tinged Death Metal 8/10″ – Metal-Observer

“the band manages to make a sound that encompasses the Death Metal ‘old school’ with the current time style that combines technical, brutality and a very dark mood, as do Belphegor, Behemoth and Azarath. 8/10″ – Whiplash (Brazil)

“Malignance features a stunning display of musicianship with its ultra-slick leads, hyperspeed percussion and incredible bass tone. Meyers’s fetid vocals salivating on the album’s rotting body ties the whole gruesome scene together. Xul wreak “Vengeance” on the ears of death metal fans, forcing their way in the cortex to fester and boil. This is one Malignance you’ll be dying to have.” – Kingdom of Noise

“I love death metal that takes no prisoners.” – Battle Helm

“This blackened death quintet from Vernon, British Columbia does not dissapoint with thier first release, Malignance. The first track sets the pace for the whole album; hard hitting, ear splitting, skull crushing brutality. Battlestorm, indeed! Strong black influences shine through, especially in tracks like Porta Nocis, and Vengeance, while the instrumental Winter’s Reign leaves you spellbound. I have to admit to being really impressed with the amount of work these northern bastards have put into this, and I highly recommend it.” – Canadian Black Metal

0 Punk Globe – Puttin On The Foil – Fired Up, Ready To Roll

May 1, 2015
by Asher
· Puttin' On The Foil

http://punkglobe.com/puttinonthefoilreview0515.php

0 Canadian Beats – Leave The Living – Pacifist

May 1, 2015
by Asher
· Leave The Living

http://canadianbeats.ca/2015/05/01/review-leave-the-living/

0 Titans Eve and Arrival of Autumn on the latest podcast of Monsters & Metal #31

April 30, 2015
by Asher
· Arrival of Autumn · Titans Eve

http://www.monstersandmetal.com/2015/04/monsters-metal-31.html

0 SHOW ALERT: Montreal – May 29 – ELDEROTH (lancement de l’album “MYSTIC”), DECADAWN, KOLONY, AEON’S FALL

April 30, 2015
by Asher
· Elderoth · Music News

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 2015

Montreal – May 29 – ELDEROTH (lancement de l’album “MYSTIC”), DECADAWN, KOLONY, AEON’S FALL

Ibanez et les Productions Dungeon Works présentent:

ELDEROTH
(Lancement officiel de l’album ”Mystic”)
www.elderoth.com
www.facebook.com/elderothband

DECADAWN
www.decadawn.com
www.facebook.com/decadawn

KOLONY
www.kolonymusic.com
www.facebook.com/kolonymusic

AEON’S FALL
www.facebook.com/AeonsFall

le vendredi 29 mai
Friday, May 29th @ Bar le Ritz PDB
179 Jean-Talon Ouest
19H30 / 7:30 PM (portes/doors)
20H00 / 8:00 PM (spectacle/show)

18+

Billets/Tickets: 10$
Portes/Portes: 12$

Billets disponibles bientôt/tickets available soon:

La Bête Noire Emporium
X20

commandité par:
sponsored by:

Rock Longueuil
Ondes Chocs
Absolute Underground
Imprimerie DAS

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RIYL = Devin Townsend Project, Kamelot, Wintersun, Dream Theater, The Contortionist, Periphery, Chthonic

Elderoth.com | Facebook | Twittter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud

Youtube | Last.FM | Tumblr | Google + | Bandcamp

EPK | Download Album Cover | Download Album Lyrics | Download Album Booklet

Out Now! Power Prog Metallers ELDEROTH Unleash New Album ‘Mystic’

‘Mystic’ Album Stream – Listen here.

‘Mystic’ Album Order – Purchase here.

Track Listing – Elderoth – Mystic:

1. Within (1:01)

2. Black and Blue (4:15)

3. This Shadow By My Side (4:48)

4. My Future (3:27)

5. Falling Star (4:09)

6. In A Dream (3:36)

7. The Ocean (4:35)

8. Far In The Sea (4:27)

9. Always Remember (3:56)

Album Length: 34:17

Engineering a unique style of metal music with oriental instruments from East Asia, Montreal, QC’s Elderoth intertwine modern North American and European styles in a must-hear album with each track flowing across to the next to create a dynamic taste for fans. Featuring intense guitar licks, complex keyboard arrangements and powerful rhythms,Elderoth delivers a challenging sound that is catching the attention of metal aficionados, guitarists and professional musicians around the world for its pinnacle of musicianship, composition and technical ingenuity. The prog power metal band is proud to unleash its new album ‘Mystic’ out officially as of April 28th, which is available at the following link here to follow up their 2012 self-titled debut.

Founding member and mastermind behind Elderoth, Collin McGee comments:

“We are glad to finally have this album released, quite a lot of work was put into it, and it really was a great learning experience. Bringing in the new far eastern oriental influences has really added a new twist to the development of our own unique style. I feel it is only just the beginning. This album showcases many new fresh and original ideas that we had to put on the table. Originality and being able to catch the listener’s attention has always been a goal for us, that and writing and playing what we enjoy as well. We’ve made this to reach out to our loyal fans and our new potential fans as well.”

The band’s 2015 lineup features founding member Collin McGee on guitars and vocals with Xavier Sperdouklis on bass, Vincent Harnois on guitars and Jessy Normand on drums. Mcgee, the man behind the vision of Elderoth is the primary author, composer, lead guitarist, and singer. Through his years of being self-taught, studying music theory and composing endlessly, McGee has mastered composition on guitar and other instruments at a world-class level, along with writing lyrics and developing his vocals to a professional level that stands out in the audio mix both live and in the studio.

Upcoming Show Dates:

May 29 – Bar Le Ritz – Montreal, QC w/ Decadawn, Kolony, Aeon’s Fall

For more info, please visit the following links:

Album order: http://elderothband.bandcamp.com

http://elderoth.com

http://facebook.com/elderothband

http://twitter.com/elderothband

http://youtube.com/elderothmedia

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“Elderoth delivers a challenging sound that is catching the attention of metal aficionados, guitarists and professional musicians around the world for its pinnacle of musicianship, composition and technical ingenuity.” – Metal-Rules.com

“Elderoth are the brainchild of a certain Collin McGee, and his singular vision has produced a unique metal sound…a sublime release.” – Hellbound

“Strong prog-metal is usually reserved for DREAM THEATER and the countries of Europe. But this album has put the entire community on notice. Name recognition will only take you so far. This music is fresh, crisp and chocked full of melodies, and keeps one step ahead of you, making you long for more.” – Metal Temple

“Boasting a unique mix of metal music with oriental instruments, Elderoth stands out in the Quebec metal scene due to their overall difference to other acts from the area, and their new album Mystic shows that they might be one of the best in that scene.” – Audio Honesty

“Elderoth present a very uplifting album that feels absolutely genuine in its lyrical themes. Mystic takes full advantage of the Progressive Metal aspect of its sound to tackle other styles in a way that feels natural to the blend of Sonata Arctica andDragonForce-lite material that makes up the album, all the while exploring different atmospheres without any concern to whether it’s heavy enough or not. This commendable approach makes for a journey that leaves you actually feeling good about yourself by the end of this just under thirty-five minute self-released offering. If you’re into well composed music that doesn’t restrict itself to one specific sub-genre of Metal in a way that feels one hundred percent fluid from start to finish, Mystic is something you are going to want to check out right away.” – Apoch’s Metal Review

“After the first spin of Mystic, my immediate reaction was that this music, these arrangements, are quite dense. Mostly this comes from the riffage and orchestration. You could further define the compositions as being either, in the worst sense, busy and cluttered, or in the best sense, complex and intriguing. It’s a knotty conundrum. Eventually, I think it will come down to the each listener’s subjective experience…Call it ambitious and bombastic, Elderoth’s Mystic will definitely give you some music to ponder.” – Danger Dog Review

0 NEWS: Decibel Mag Music Video Premiere WITCH OF THE WASTE ‘It Was Always 3AM’; New EP Out ‘Made of Teeth’

April 30, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Witch of The Waste

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 30, 2015

EP PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

RIYL = Dillinger Escape Plan, Converge, Ulcerare, Nails, Loma Prieta, Code Orange Kids

EPK | Press Photo | Download EP Cover | Download EP Lyrics

Decibel Mag Music Video Premiere WITCH OF THE WASTE ‘It Was Always 3AM’; New EP Out ‘Made of Teeth’

L-R: Michael Homle – Bass, Jeremy Gilmartin – Drums, Ryan Fitzgerald – Lead Vocals, Phil Jones – Guitar/vocals, Peter Sacco – Guitar/vocals Photo credit: Shimon Karmel

Decibel Mag – Music Video Premiere – ‘It Was Always 3AM’ – http://decibelmagazine.com/blog/2015/4/20/video-premiere-witch-of-the-wastes-it-was-always-300-am

EP Stream / Free Download – Made of Teeth – http://witchofthewaste.bandcamp.com/album/made-of-teeth

Vancouver, BC’s WITCH OF THE WASTE has teamed up with Decibel Magazinefor the video premiere of their track ‘It Was Always 3AM’ in support of their new EP ‘Made of Teeth’ released last March, which is now streaming and available onvinyl and FREE download on the band’s bandcamp here.

To watch the the video ‘It Was Always 3AM’, please visit Decibel Magazine here.

“This is the first of a series of videos we are creating. All will be directed by our good friend Christopher Lennox and will feature simple concepts and dark atmosphere. Think of them as bad jokes being told at inappropriate times.” comments vocalist Ryan Fitzgerald.

About:

Rejecting the technical arms race that overwhelms modern metal, Witch of The Waste strives to reach new levels of raw intensity while keeping their aesthetic vision close in sight. Their 2015 release ‘Made of Teeth’ follow up 2013’s debut ‘All Other Voices‘ and offers fast, churning and swelling guitar riffs laid over manic loud drumming topped off with dynamic barking vocals and high otherworldly shrieks. Influences range from Converge, Oathbreaker, and Ulcerate to Sigur Ros and Pink Floyd. Their music is a terrifying exploration and an emotional upheaval that has lead the band to share the stage with such bands as Tesseract, Animals As Leaders, Intronaut, Gorguts, Gojira, Archspire, Anciients, Norma Jean, Fall City Fall, Havok, Cloudkicker, After The Burial and many more.

EP Track Listing – Witch of The Waste – Made of Teeth:
1 – That Door Cannot Be Opened (1:29)
2 – They Haunt Minds (2:27)
3 – She Burst Into Snakes (2:45)
4 – It Was Always 3:00 AM (1:30)
5- Lets Say You Have An Axe (2:10)
6 – I Bet You Are Wondering What I Am Doing With This Here Gas Can (3:52)
EP Length: 14:15

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://witchofthewaste.bandcamp.com

http://www.facebook.com/witchofthewaste

http://www.twitter.com/TheWotw

http://www.instagram.com/wotwband

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“They can bludgeon you with brutal force, come at you with a tech element that can make your head spin and then throw you down with the hardest of hardcore.” – BeatRoute BC

“One of the more satisfying aspects of being involved with the local music scene is the opportunity to watch a band persevere and grow. Witch of the Waste is a good example of this, having undergone a subtle metamorphosis in the last few years. While their first EP, All Other Voices, released in early 2013, showed no shortage of promise, their newest effort, Made of Teeth, sees the band refocused in a more refined direction.” – Not Your Scene

“It’s safe to say that local metal band Witch of the Waste have been getting a lot of hype over this past year. They’re playing big shows at big venues with crazy lineups and they’re kicking ass while they do it. ” – Red On Black Music

“Melding together very progressive style riffs with an overall punk type feeling, they remind me most of a Dillinger Escape Plan style. Intensity is the name of the game as their live show pulls no punches. It’s in your face, extreme and the crowd eats it right up. Shows with these dudes can get downright violent, which fits the music extraordinarily well.” – Gun Shy Assassin

“An impressive debut for a band with a lot of potential….The band does a great job of balancing heaviness and technicality without letting one side overpower the other….With an engaging debut like All Other Voices to get them started, the future is bright for Witch of the Waste and they are definitely a band to keep an eye on in the coming years.” (Review of 2013 All Other Voices EP) – Sputnik Music

0 NEWS: Black Metal Brother Duo HELLEBORUS Announce Live Line Up Additions + Offer Free Download of ‘Coils’ On NoCleanSinging.com

April 30, 2015
by Asher
· Helleborus · Music News

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 30, 2015

SONG PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

Black Metal Brother Duo HELLEBORUS Announce Live Line Up Additions + Offer Free Download of ‘Coils’ On NoCleanSinging.com

L-R – Wyatt Houseman (vocals, lyrics) – Jerred Houseman (producer, all instruments) – Photo Credit – Carlton Cruz

Helleborus – Coils – FREE Download here.

Manitou Springs, CO based Helleborus, the new creation of brothers Jerred & Wyatt Houseman (both former members of Execration) are proud to announce their live line up has just grown with the addition of drummer Brent Boutte’ and guitarist Ian H..

“Today Helleborus introduces two of our live ritual performance members. We are closer now to bringing our magic live and our rehearsals are flowing faster than expected. It will be some time still before we hit the stage, but the hunger is becoming more real. More news and members will be announced soon.” comments vocalist / lyricist Wyatt Houseman.

Named after a gorgeous, but poisonous flower that blooms in winter, Helleborus pushes their creative freedom to new levels as the psychedelic black metal project is Dionysian in nature and explores themes of sexual mysticism, Qabalah & the Esoteric. For their debut to the metal world, the band has unleashed a free download of their track ‘Coils‘ available at the following link on NoCleanSinging.com here.

‘Coils’ is one of many songs the brothers plan to unleash on their soon to be finished debut full length ‘The Carnal Sabbath’, a release that combines black, death and doom metal with a vast ambiance. Venturing outside the conventional colors of traditional black metal, Jerred & Wyatt plan to deliver a new aura of sound where fans of The Devil’s Blood, Satyricon, Necorphobic, Belphegor, Blut Aus Nord are sure to connect with them.

Album Band Line Up features: Wyatt (vocals, lyrics) & Jerred Houseman (producer, all instruments)

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Helleborus/147780151924510

http://twitter.com/hellebrus

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“I will forever embrace quality underground Metal, especially underground Black Metal. Helleborus have without question, tapped into my Black Metal psyche with their new song. I honestly cannot stop listening to Coils.” Metal Odyssey