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0 Tune in this friday night on the Zach Moonshine Show only on Metal Devastation Radio, I will be interviewing Arbitrator Robert Kukla presented by Asher Media Relations, talking about the new album and the origins of the band as well as spinning a hefty dose of the album throughout the show as well as a bunch of new shit you fuckers have not heard yet see you in the pit!
0 NEWS: M.O.D. (Method of Destruction) ft. Stormtroopers of Death vocalist Billy Milano) Added To OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA FEST
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 20, 2015
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M.O.D. (Method of Destruction) ft. Stormtroopers of Death vocalist Billy Milano) Added To OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA FEST
Obscene Extreme America is proud to announce NYC thrashers M.O.D. aka Method Of Destruction fronted by Stormtroopers of Death vocalist Billy Milano are confirmed to perform at this year’s fest taking place in Montreal, QC from August 20-23. Providence, RI’s hardcore moshers DROPDEAD and French grindcore band INHUMATE have also been added to the line up with more to be announced in the coming weeks.
For more info, please visit the following links:
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/407078159465552/
https://www.facebook.com/ObsceneExtremeAmerica
www.youtube.com/user/ObsceneExtremeFest
M.O.D. – True Colors – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9Szu2UWRwg
About: M.O.D.: http://www.milanomosh.com/
M.O.D. (Method of Destruction) is a crossover thrash band from New York City, fronted by former Anthrax roadie and Stormtroopers of Death vocalist Billy Milano. The band has been around for 28 years (minus one hiatus from 1997 to 2001),[1] and released eight studio albums. With M.O.D., Milano sought to continue on the musical path of the bands Anthrax, Stormtroopers of Death and Nuclear Assault, mixing shades of hardcore punk with thrash metal and often humorous and politically incorrect lyrics.
U.S.A. for M.O.D., the band’s debut album, was produced by S.O.D. bandmate and Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian. The first track, “Aren’t You Hungry?”, a reworking of an unrecorded S.O.D. song, is notable for the lyric “fuck those niggers’ charity,” referring to the then-common famine relief activism such as We Are the World. Later the band apologized admitting Rock and Roll was actually a black music.
M.O.D.’s second effort, Surfin’ M.O.D., was an anomaly, featuring little thrash metal, focusing more on humorous cover songs and a beach party atmosphere. The band would return to their roots on Gross Misconduct, as well as further expand their sound on Rhythm of Fear. It was around this time that Milano performed a reunion show with S.O.D. at The Ritz in New York.
The following releases, Devolution and Dictated Aggression, suffered from poor distribution and going out of print, despite Milano’s heavier style and more serious lyrics. The albums were eventually reissued on Blackout Records in 2004.
Following M.O.D.’s split in 1997, Milano reformed S.O.D., who released a subsequent album, Bigger than the Devil, in 1999.
In 2001, Milano reformed M.O.D. with a new lineup, and two years later, released The Rebel You Love to Hate, somewhat of a return to Milano’s humorous past with jabs at white suburban rap fans and the War on Terrorism. M.O.D. relocated to Austin, Texas, and released the album Red, White & Screwed in October 2007 through Index Entertainment, and launched a supporting tour in summer 2008. The band played its final touring show in the United States on September 13, 2008, however the band still performs periodically (mostly in Austin, TX, where Billy currently resides).
In May 2013, Milano announced a 25th Anniversary Tour dubbed “The Mexicans On Duty Tour” featuring the band’s new lineup.
M.O.D. is currently working on a new album.
Current members
Billy Milano – Vocals
Scott Sargeant – Bass Guitar
Michael Arellano – Drums
Mike Deleon – Guitar
DROPDEAD Live Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyNtCIHTcFA
INHUMATE Expulsed Trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sJlU9nw70s
OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA 2015 Schedule
Thursday AUGUST 20 – PRE-FEST, start 7 pm, approx. 10 bands
TRH Bar
3699, Boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, Québec
Friday AUGUST 21, start 1 pm, approx. 20 bands
Théâtre TELUS, 1280 St-Denis / coin Ste-Catherine, Montréal, Québec
Saturday AUGUST 22, start 1 pm, approx. 20 bands
Théâtre TELUS
1280 St-Denis / coin Ste-Catherine, Montréal, Québec
Sunday AUGUST 23 – AFTERSHOW, start 5 pm, approx. 5-10 bands
Katacombes
1635 Boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2S9
www.facebook.com/coopkatacombes
About:
Obscene Extreme Festival comes to Canada! August 20-23, the Obscene Extreme World Tour will be stopping by Montreal, Quebec for a weekend of extreme music madness!
Get your gore grind banana suit ready, put on your gas mask or your most comfortable stage diving costume and get psyched for a wide selection of underground acts. The first Canadian edition of this DIY party will bring the best of grindcore, crust, punk, death, thrash, hardcore, and everything in-between to the stage.
The Obscene Extreme Festival began in the Czech Republic in 1999, and over the past 16 years, more than 700 bands from all over the world have rocked its stage. The Obscene Extreme World Tour was born 2 years ago out of the desire to bring the carnage to extreme music fans worldwide. After Mexico, Indonesia, Australia, and Japan, the festival is bringing the blasting madness of Obscene Extreme to Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Get ready for a 4 day trip of fast, brutal, and destructive musical violence.
5 reasons the Obscene Extreme World Tour is going to blow your mind:
1. Truly underground.
Obscene Extreme is one of the few truly underground festivals to unite big, genre-defining bands, and small, cult bands.
2. Vegan-friendly.
Whatever you do or don’t do, believe or practice, you’re welcome at Obscene Extreme.
3. Fair ticket price.
No massive booking agent or energy drink mega-festival bullshit, Obscene Extreme is affordable for everyone.
4. No shitty rules, no shitty security.
Stage diving, stage invasions and more, all welcome. Obscene Extreme treats you like people and doesn’t stop you having fun.
5. Grindcore carnival.
Wear a gasmask, dress as a goregrind banana, Obscene Extreme is more than a festival – it’s a party!
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0 Zero Tolerance Mag UK # 63 – New Year 2015 – Kolony
0 Prog Metal New Releases: Feb 12, 2015 – id. – Sagittarius A
0 id. #19 – Top 30 albums: Feb 2 – Feb 8, 2015
0 Ottawa Sun: Wacken Metal Battle comes to Ottawa
0 VOIR: Wacken Metal Battle Canada : La première ronde en images!
0 Even though Mire is done! This fan was kind enough to write a review of one of his fave discoveries!
Phil Gatrell, Romsey, England
18th February 2015
Album review: MIRE – Inward Outward – http://mire.bandcamp.com/
I picked up this album after a few hours of sifting the sands of Bandcamp for a nugget of gold. I located the band by searching through music tagged with ‘Tool’. After passing over several bands that had Maynard Keenan karaoke over quirky timing signatures, I came upon the artistic collective known as MIRE. For those of you not familiar with the band, they are a super talented five-piece, hailing from Montreal, Canada. Upon first listening, obvious Tool comparisons can be drawn, which makes complete and utter sense of the Bandcamp tag! Suffice to say, if you are a fan of the Lateralus/10,000 Days era Tool, then there is a very strong chance you’re going to love this record. Comparisons are thrown about carelessly in a time that it is desperately hard for artists to create original music, so please don’t think that for one second I’m suggesting this is some form of Tool tribute band. In this day in age, what band can’t be compared to a musical forefather, or be cited as being inspired by echoes from the past? Furthermore, I can’t think of many better bands to be compared with. Enough about Tool and on to MIRE, who have created a truly brilliant album with Inward Outward.
The album slides into gear with ‘Complex’, which serves to demonstrate the band’s collective musical capabilities straight from the album’s inception. The title is in no way misleading and gives you a strong sense of the band’s identity, as well as what the terrain is going to look like on this musical journey. The early pinched harmonic told me these guys are serious about playing and the album opener ruthlessly sways and alternates in tempo to the point that it feels like your subconscious is swimming in an aural Jazuzzi. Try listening to this one properly; led down, eyes closed and with senses immersed in the flight path of the sounds waves. It’s a truly glorious experience.
Tyyranicide is a little more punchy than the album opener, but is in no way less complex than Complex! This track features a stunning vocal chorus that resonates genuine emotion and ferocious energy. The layers of guitars are more aggressive on this track and are complimented by an onslaught of vocals that serve to hit home a strong vocal message behind Tyrannicide. This is an absolute monster of a track.
Limitless Pt.1 follows and takes a few revs off the pace, slowing the tempo with subtle guitar licks, piano chords, harmonised vocals and some beautiful accompanying percussion. This track really does showcase the vocal talents of JP LaChapelle, who fronts this Maple Leaf Masterpiece. The track is a slow burner and briefly launches into gear before simmering down gently lead us into Pt.2.
Limitless Pt.2 serves to compliment Pt.1 and is a wonderful continuation from Pt.1. The vocal talents of JP LaChapelle bleed from the tweeters from the outset and it’s fair to say that both Limitless Pt.1 and 2 are both musical vehicles for Chapelle, who is the driving force and focal point behind both of these stunning works of art.
Despite being 18 minutes and 4 tracks into the album, it feels like the album is still minty fresh by the time the opening riff to Convolution is introduced. The opening section of the track has a gloriously tight, but lackadaisical drum beat. I hate to use a term that is so often misused in modern society, but there is a effortless swagger in the rhythm department on Convolution. Stephane Boileau’s percussion on this track is outrageously good, as well as bursting with versatility. Stephane is giving us a full tour around the kit and let me tell you now, you’ll be booking a return trip before you’ve even got half way into this one. This track features one of the more memorable vocal hooks from the record, with the reflective and thought provoking line “Look the beast in the eye, now that beast is I.” There is a glorious primal roar on this track that anchors a powerful musical onslaught as the track draws to a climactic finale. As with Complex and Tyrannicide, I was immediately reaching to restart the track as soon as it came to its close, such was my greed to re-consume the musical smorgasbord that I’d just devoured.
Catalan Atlas features tireless guitar work from Dave Massicotte and Bruno Choinard, who selflessly and effortlessly provide the current in the river of sound for this track. The maintenance of the razor sharp rhythm section of this track is truly outstanding, as the track gently ebbs and flows. Once again, this track is a musical journey and the structure of the song breaks the standard conventions associated with most rock and metal songs. The journey is unpredictable and this is something that is extremely engaging for the listener throughout the whole body of work on this record. You find your ear searching for direction in the dark, and by the time you reach the conclusion of the song, you are left wondering how you got there, as well as feeling a warm sense of satisfaction and gratification, before immediately getting back in line to do it all over again.
Mantra Cymactic is the most curious track on the record and feels more of a muse than a song. There is a haunting quality to the track and the American Native style vocal patterns are intriguing and mildly hypnotic. The focus and deep emotive quality of the track is delightfully punctuated by a somewhat unexpected proclamation from JP LaChappelle of “Fuck it, I’ll do it myself.”
Open Circle leads off with an agitated percussion and guitar stand off, with both contributors dancing round one another like Capoeira masters. The song takes a slightly more conventional route than some of the previous offerings on the album, but make no mistake, that takes nothing from the calibre of another piece of musical brilliance. The mid-section of the song eases the tempo and decelerates the track with some sombre keys and a beautifully crafted guitar section. Some of the more cathartic elements of the guitar work can be found on this track and there are subtle hints of A Perfect Circle in small pockets of this song.
Upheaval signs off the album and is something of an industrial sound scape that feel like it wouldn’t have been out of place in one of the more suspense heightening moments from one of the Saw movies. This track is genuinely unnerving and through headphones, I was expecting something pretty nasty to sign this one off, but instead, a haunting whisper instructs us to “Awaken”, not once, but twice, before disappearing into silence. Profound.
In summary, this album is utterly brilliant. The entire journey takes the listener on a path that twists and turns unpredictably and to that end, could be compared with some of the works of Pink Floyd or Yes in terms of structure and unpredictability. The musical composition is fabulous and far more aggressive and heavy than either of the aforementioned bands from days gone by. Each listen of the album brings a new gem, a new find and a new experience that continues to leave me feeling supremely gratified and hungry for the next listen. I can’t recommend this album highly enough.
I strongly implore anyone who finds their eye wandering across these words to purchase this wonderful album via Bandcamp, whereby these hard working and wonderfully talented artists in MIRE can receive a small level of payment for all of their hard work, talent, vision and emotional commitment to produce this album for us all to experience and enjoy forever.
0 NEWS: Calgary’s EVERY HOUR KILLS Streaming New Single ‘Almost Human’ + Offer Pre-Order Of New EP Due Out Summer 2015
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 19, 2015
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(R.I.Y.L. – In Flames, Soilwork, Sevendust, I See Stars, Periphery)
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Calgary’s EVERY HOUR KILLS Streaming New Single ‘Almost Human’ + Offer Pre-Order Of New EP Due Out Summer 2015
L-R: Brent Stutsky – Bass | Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster – Vocals | Sacha Laskow – Guitar and Programming | Rob Shawcross – Drums (Photo Credit: Sarah Kitteringham)
Almost Human – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boXicWD75fI
EP Pre-Order – http://everyhourkills.com/preorder/
Exploding out of Calgary, AB’s rising metal scene, Every Hour Kills is a new modern melodic metal band featuring ex-Divinity guitarist Sacha Laskow, bassist Brent Stutsky (ex-Breach of Trust, ex-Death Valley Dolls), drummer Rob Shawcross (ex- Out Of Your Mouth, ex-Autobody, ex-Kobra and The Lotus) along with vocalist Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster (Walk As Chaos, ex-Out of Your Mouth, ex-Autobody, ex-the R.A.C.E.).
Over the last three years, the band has been busy in the lab working on recording new songs to be unleashed to the masses. With two singles previously released ‘Chosen’ produced byJoey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, Emmure, Of Mice & Men, We Can As Romans) and ‘Deliver Us’. The band is proud to share its next single ‘Almost Human’ plus announce its pre-order campaign for their upcoming 5 track self-titled debut EP.
The EP will be made available for a limited edition package direct from the band that includes the following:
- An individually numbered limited-edition Digipak signed by the band. Once these are gone no more will be printed!
- A special edition T-Shirt design, again this will not be re-printed and ONLY available on this run
- A sticker and an instant download of our Almost Human single in high-quality MP3
- Bonus tracks of instrumental versions of all the songs plus never before heard demo tracks
The EP is planned for release this coming summer 2015 and can be ordered at the following link here.
To listen to the new single, please visit the following link here and is available for download oniTunes here and CD Baby here.
For more info, please visit the following links:
Official Website: www.everyhourkills.com
Chosen:
Youtube stream here.
Soundcloud stream here.
iTunes here.
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Deliver Us:
Lyric Video – watch here.
Soundcloud stream here.
iTunes here.
About:
Inspired by an anonymous literary quote “Every hour wounds, but the last one kills.”, Every Hour Kills is a power house ensemble featuring ex-Divinity guitarist Sacha Laskow, bassist Brent Stutsky (ex-Breach of Trust, ex-Death Valley Dolls), drummer Rob Shawcross (ex- Out Of Your Mouth, ex-Autobody, ex-Kobra and The Lotus) along with vocalist Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster (Walk As Chaos, ex-Out of Your Mouth, ex-Autobody, ex-the R.A.C.E.).
EHK’s birth began when drummer Rob Shawcross returned from a stint at the PIT in LA and approached Sacha Laskow after his departure from Nuclear Blast signed Divinity. From there, the duo worked together and recruited the best musicians they knew bassist Brent Stutsky) and vocalist Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster to the line up.
Progressing as a unit of epic, modern, melodic groove with a twist of djent, Every Hour Kills has pushed forward in studio over the years with Sacha Laskow leading the pack’s song writing to collaborate and create an extreme sound for new fans that ranges from those familiar with heavy weights such as Soilwork, Sevendust, Meshuggah to electronic music and even rock radio friendly tunes.
“The key is blending all those genres and influences into a cohesive style.” comments Laskow. “All the tracks we have completed at this time, are not written to ‘throwaway’ or do as filler tracks, every song has to have a ‘single’ quality for us to work on it and add it to our set.”
With their debut self-titled EP due for release in summer 2015, EHK is excited to set their metal scene on fire performing shows in their home base of Calgary, AB and beyond.
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0 Live Video: Check Out MR. GOSHNESS Capture Punk And Pop Spirit In Paramore Inspired Track ‘5 Personalities’
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 19, 2015
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Live Video: Check Out MR. GOSHNESS Capture Punk And Pop Spirit In Paramore Inspired Track ‘5 Personalities’
L-R: Will Wotten, Mark Tardif(Guitar and Vocals), Kaliandra Capri (Vocals and Guitar), Aidaen Carson (Keyboard), and Zack Friend (Drums)
Photo Credit – Vic Kirby
Live – Mr. Goshness – ‘Five Personalities’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wdXNAr6FiM
Resolutions – Bandcamp Free Download here.
Resolutions – Soundcloud Free Download here.
Resolutions – Youtube Song Stream here.
Album Stream – A Guide To All Things Twisted – Listen here.
Tucked away in Nanaimo, B.C., pop punk group Mr. Goshness filmed their song ‘Five Personalities’ at Tiger Music Mountain thanks to the help of videographers Josh McNair and Greg Weller. Captured in all its excitable glory, the 6:00 min video was filmed during the band’s 2014 CD release party for their latest release ‘A Guide To All Things Twisted’. As you watch the live video, you can see and hear vocalist Kaliandra delivering a performance alluding to Hayley Williams from Paramore in terms of vocal power and smooth transitions. The progression follows a non-traditional pop song and again features a Mr. Goshness favourite… Breakdowns!
Aidaen Carson had this to say about the live footage for ‘Five Personalities:
“Hey! Feast your ears on our new video. This song is one of my personal favorites from the album because of its energy level, complexity, progression, and style. If you want to listen to a song that makes you think, check this track out… if you want to rock out, turn this track on… if you want a good mix of keyboards, tasty guitar riffs, or drum fiestas, then crank it to 11 and get ready for an adventure. Thank you for listening!”
To watch ‘Five Personalities’, please visit the following link here.
About:
Mr. Goshness aren’t afraid to go in several directions, showing off their influence from many different genres to maintain a sound all their own. Their album is a powerful and fearless twelve track experience full of catchy vocals, heavy guitars, creative arrangements and intelligent musicianship as they evolve to give fans an entertaining stage show. Producer Jim Blair describes them as “a deranged cocktail of pop, progressive metal, and Kurt Weil show tunes.”.
‘A Guide To All Things Twisted’ is now available on iTunes and Bandcamp.
Track Listing: Mr. Goshness – A Guide To All Things Twisted
- 71 (3:49)
- Sea Of Slumbers (3:28)
- For The Cause! (3:28)
- Resolutions (5:04)
- Drank Too Much Wine (3:59)
- The Nervous Kind (3:16)
- Shine And Recover (3:25)
- Five Personalities (5:52)
- Jealous John (3:52)
- Blind (4:02)
- Two Thousand Pieces (3:36)
- A Guide To All Things Twisted (5:19)
Album Length: 49:16
For more info, please visit http://www.mrgoshness.com
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“Resolutions” is all over the place musically, but it somehow comes together to form peaceful chaos.” – Magnet Magazine
“a very unique cornucopia of sounds and vibes” – National Rock Review
“A Guide To All Things Twisted is an amazing album…my favourites on the album are Resoloutions, Drank Too Much Wine, The Nervous Kind and For The Cause.” – Canadian Beats
“Taking influence from many different genres, Mr. Goshness isn’t afraid to go in several directions, all while maintaining its own sound. Whether it’s Kaliandra Capri’s and Mark Tardif’s pristine vocal harmonies, Aidaen Carson”s keyboard wizardry, or Zack Friend and Myles Dunne’s tight grooves, Mr. Goshness continues to evolve and grow. Catchy vocals, heavy guitars and creative arrangements are abundant on their debut album “A Guide To All Things Twisted.”…twelve powerful and fearless tracks,” – Count Yourself In Media
“a deranged cocktail of pop, progressive metal, and Kurt Weil show tunes.” – Jim Blair (Producer)
“As one who for decades has deeply appreciated unabashed symphonic exploration and grandiose statements within rock and pop, an approach to making music such as that displayed by Mr. Goshness pleases me no end.” – David Morrison at The Freelance Writer
“The theatrical pomp of Muse; Elfman’s dizzying orchestrations; the power-pop perfection of Jellyfish; the Fab Four’s melodic genius, and Mother Mother’s big, contemporary pop hooks are all over this brilliant offering.” – David Morrison at The Freelance Writer
“I cherish bands who follow their own tune and take risks in the name of originality — so kudos, Mr. Goshness.” – Mark Anthony Brennan at Ride The Tempo
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