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0 PSYCHOTIC GARDENING @ Calgary Metal Fest + Farmageddon Open Air; New Album ‘Hymnosis’; New Music Video ‘Origin Of The Infection’

May 23, 2014
by Asher
· Psychotic Gardening

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PSYCHOTIC GARDENING @ Calgary Metal Fest + Farmageddon Open Air; New Album ‘Hymnosis’; New Music Video ‘Origin Of The Infection’

L-R – Matt Penner (Drums) – Mike Janssen (Bass) – Gillishammer (Vocals) – Chuck Labossiere (Guitar/Vocals) – Andrew Wiens (Guitar) – Photo Credit: Barry McCaulkner

Winnipeg, MB death doom metal band Psychotic Gardening is proud to announce they will be performing at Calgary Metal Fest and Farmageddon Open Air near Edmonton, AB in support of their newly released album ‘Hymnosis’.

“These festivals are a ton of work to put on, and it’s awesome that these kind of events are here to connect the metal community. We respect the efforts put in by the organizers and we’re looking forward to delivering a crushing set at each of these festivals, bringing our new album out on the road.” comments guitarist Andrew Wiens.

‘Hymnosis’ features nine tracks rooted in death with blended elements of doom and black metal that includes a cover version of legendary metal band Death’s ‘Open Casket’ with guest appearances from Tim Roth (Into Eternity) and Chuck Wepfer (Broken Hope). The release is a vicious sound and production that includes the return of Chuck Labossiere who filled in with Broken Hope for tour dates in Europe and Canada last year. The album is available for purchase on iTunes, Bandcamp and CD Baby.

The band has shared the stage with such acts as Morbid Angel, Napalm Death, Brutal Truth, Testament, Massacre, Into Eternity, Incantation, Sacrifice, Razor, Voivod, Entombed, Cannibal Corpse, Ronnie James Dio and will be performing the following dates below with more to be announced.

Upcoming Show Dates:

May 23 – The North Hill Inn – Brandon, MB
May 24 – The Exchange – Regina, SK w/Planet Eater & Psyborum

June 7 – Calgary Metal Fest @ Vern’s Pub – Calgary, AB (set time 10:40pm)
June 14 – Farmageddon Open Air @ Sniper Paintball Field – Tofield/Ryley, AB

Album Stream – Psychotic Gardening – ‘Hymnosis‘ – http://bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3292975/psychotic-gardening-hymnosis-exclusive-album-premiere/

Soundcloud Album Stream – http://soundcloud.com/psychotic-gardening/sets/hymnosis

Music Video – ‘Origin of The Infection’:

Decibel Mag – http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/psychotic-gardening-video-premiere-and-interview/

Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK5wSjaGhX0

Music Video – ‘Open Casket‘ (a tribute to legendary Death featuring guest appearances from Tim Roth (Into Eternity) and Chuck Wepfer (Broken Hope))

NefariousRealm.com – http://nefariousrealm.com/homenew/?p=19801

Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cefyr6i2Zw

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[Download Album Lyrics]
Track Listing: Hymnosis
1. Origin of The Infection (4:23) [NoCleanSinging]
2. Defile (4:21)
3. Re-Hybridized Strain (3:50)
4. Mindfold (4:22)
5. Genome Degradation (4:33)
6. Searing Cital (5:34)
7. Garden Raiding (3:18)
8. Open Casket (7:23) (Death Cover ft. Tim Roth (Into Eternity) and Chuck Wepfer (Broken Hope)) [Bravewords]
9. Journey to the Sun (3:41)

Album Credits:
-All songs performed by: Psychotic Gardening
-All songs written by: Psychotic Gardening
-Produced by: Chuck Labossiere
-Mixed by: Chuck Labossiere
-Mastered by: Jake Sacher
-Single released: Origin of the Infection
-CD Cover, Album Artwork: Chuck Labossiere

Album & Live Band Line Up:
Chuck Labossiere – vocals/guitar
Gillishammer – vocals
Andrew Wiens – guitars
Mike Janssen – bass
Matt Penner – drums

Discography:
2014 – Hymnosis
2011 – Humanitorium
2007 – Hürdür

For more info, please visit the following links:

www.PsychoticGardening.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Psychotic-Gardening/8376017862

http://www.twitter.com/PsychoticGarden

iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/hymnosis/id875291117

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-psychotic-gardening-hymnosis-2014/

“The song (Origin of The Infection) alternately lumbers like a behemoth and hammers like a giant sledge on an anvil. A serpentine melody slithers it sway through the midst of all the gargantuan body blows, and the band’s vocal tandem of Gillishammer and Chuck Labossiere unleash a vicious assault. There’s enough groove in the song to split asphalt and enough dank atmosphere to rust iron.” – No Clean Singing

“nine tracks of pure, blistering doom/death metal” – Bloody-Disgusting

“If you’re into that old school feel, you don’t want to miss out on this release” – Counter Culture Nerd

“Psychotic Gardening has delivered a new LP, Hymnosis, that will become an instant favorite of metal heads. This is not a debatable statement but one of fact and I believe that you will join me in that statement as you listen to the well crafted progressions and pounding drums. Each cut takes on a life of it’s own and you can not only hear the procession but also feel it as well. Do yourself a favor and get this LP on May 13th. Words can not even describe how much I enjoyed listening to this brutal work of metal art but I hope that you understand where I’m going with it.” – Tommy Tee – Insane Realm Radio

“Without a doubt one of the albums that I most listened in the last few weeks, Hymnosis should quickly become a favourite. Altough it is way more death metal than doom, it carries the dark and heavy veil of death-doom, without getting depressive or negative. If death metal is your cup of tea but you dare trying a different flavour from time to time, Hymnosis is the perfect introduction to death-doom for you.” – Metal Made In Canada

“Psychotic Gardening mixes elements of death, doom, thrash and classic heavy metal with great results: Hymnosis is nothing short of incredible. The first big highlight of summer 2014.” – Emurg

“Now the next leading act in the Canadian scene has certainly impressed me and given me hope for the vast land to churn out a lot of good music in the years to come. By that I am referring to blackened doom metal outfit: Psychotic Gardening and their fourth album: HYMNOSIS. This very impressive release opens with very loud, fast and extremely heavy black metal tunes from the first track.” – The Independent Voice

“Opening cut “Origin of the Infection” is crushing from the jump and you can tell right away this is a quality production with a rich sound.” – Wormwood Chronicles

“I enjoyed every track on this release, from the opener ‘Origin Of The Infection’ which was recently released as a single, the terror filled ‘Defile’, ‘Re-Hybridized Strain’, with its slower tempo and darkly lamenting feel, completed with the addition of haunting guitar work and ‘Mindfold’, with an intriguing mix of psychedelic and crushing, doom laden death Metal….’Hymnosis’ is a fascinating, unnerving, atmospheric and enjoyable listen.” – Metal Talk

“Psychotic Gardening is unbelievable…fertile gothic doom metal form with deep, bottom dwelling crooner vocals backed by solid percussion, incredible keys and slashing guitar riffs.” – Uptown Mag

“Be sure to see Psychotic Gardening when they invade your town or city. The being in the sky orders you to see them or be prepared to pay with your soul!” – Metal Master Kingdom

“Psychotic Gardening has always been able to deliver crushing, mid-tempo, heavy madness and this teaser tells me its next album won’t disappoint, more info to come!” – Metal Made In Canada

“Menacing, frequently unnerving and atmospheric…” – Winnipeg Sun

0 Throne of Vengeance Interview w/ Vancouver Metal – Playing Vancity June 7th! @ FUNKY WINKERBEANS

May 22, 2014
by Asher
· Throne of Vengeance

http://vancouvermetal.net/2014/05/22/throne-of-vengeance-interview/

0 Camuz – Ronde 4 Photos avec Hidden Pride, Uriel, Tunguska Mammoth, Dark Century

May 22, 2014
by Asher
· Wacken Metal Battle Canada

http://www.camuz.ca/photos/wmbc-ronde-4-aux-katacombes

0 Regina Leader Post – Psychotic Gardening passionate about battling injustice

May 22, 2014
by Asher
· Psychotic Gardening

http://www.leaderpost.com/entertainment/music/Psychotic+Gardening+passionate+about+battling+injustice/9863905/story.html

0 Under The Gun Review Premiere New EXPAIN Track ‘Aggressions Progression’ From Upcoming Album ‘Just The Tip’; Performing The Invisible Orange Metal Cruise In Vancouver May 31st

May 22, 2014
by Asher
· EXPAIN

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Under The Gun Review Premiere New EXPAIN Track ‘Aggressions Progression’ From Upcoming Album ‘Just The Tip’; Performing The Invisible Orange Metal Cruise In Vancouver May 31st

L-R- Eric Morrison – Guitar | Daniel Brand – Vocals | Nikko Whitworth – Bass | Ryan Idris – Drums | Pat Peeve – Guitar

Vancouver, BC’s comedic, fun loving, mosh pit architects EXPAIN (formerly known as The Almighty Excruciating Pain) have teamed up with UnderTheGunReview.net for the premiere of their new track ‘Aggressions Progression’ from their forthcoming debut album ‘Just The Tip’ set for official release on Tuesday, June 24th to follow up their 2012 ‘E.P. E.P.’.

Song stream – Aggressions Progression – http://www.underthegunreview.net/2014/05/22/utg-premiere-expain-aggressions-progression/

“Expain is super happy to get this track out to you guys. Aggressions progression was a fun one to write. It’s a real toughy on all the instruments and really fuckin fun to play. Our singer Dan has passed out a few times by the end of this one. We are excited for you to hear our full album ‘Just The Tip’. Stay tuned, it’s going to be a smooth ride!” comments guitarist Pat Peeve.

Album Teaser – http://youtu.be/9MDYzR5yAOE

In additional news, EXPAIN will be peforming at this year’s Vancouver concert promoter The Invisible Orange’s 5th annivesary metal cruise on May 31st.

For full event details, please visit the following links:

http://www.theinvisibleorange.com/metal-cruise/

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1386882144917992/

[Download Album Lyrics]

[Download Album Cover]

Track Listing:
1. Bacchus
2. Aggressions Progression
3. Phoenix Writhing
4. The King
5. Don’t Worry The Worst Is Yet To Come
6. Idol Worship
7. Allegiance To Pain
8. Manatee
9. Headbang Your Head Off
10. A.T.M.
11. Eating A Beating Heart

Album Credits:
All Songs performed by – Expain
All songs written by – Expain
Produced by – Matthew Roach
Mixed by – Matthew Roach
Available on – CD+Digital

Album + Live lineup:
Daniel Brand – Vocals
Pat Peeve – Guitar
Eric Morrison – Guitar
Nikko Whitworth – Bass
Ryan Idris – Drums

About:

There’s something to be said about technology and its ability to bring musicians together and Vancouver’s Expain has Craigslist to thanks for its birth.

Mixing thrash with jazzier elements and everything in between, the band delivers music that’s energetic, diverse and thoughtful in every sense of the word. “Our music tends to be very melodic and we put a big emphasis on the songwriting, as well as the individual riffs,” says guitarist Eric Morrison.

The band’s debut album, ‘Just the Tip’, plays to its sense of humour, but also represents the beginning of a musical journey that’s not bound to stop or slow down any time soon. Writing about everything from overcoming adversity to partying hard, living in an ever-changing city and the state of today’s society as a whole, Expain has captured its true identity on record.

As Morrison explains, “We go through many different concepts on this album but I think throughout all of it there is an attempt to stay hopeful and make something positive out of difficult or unpleasant situations.”

Shared stage with:
Suffocation, Archspire, Powerman 5000, Nylithia, West Of Hell, Unleash The Archers, Mortillery, Into Eternity, Thor

Tours & Festivals:
2014 – Western Canadian Tour (BC/AB)
2013 – Western Canadian Tour (BC/AB)
2013/ 2014 – Armstrong Metal Fest
2013 – Medicine Hat Metal Fest

“The band comes racing out of the gate with three dementedly heavy fist-pumpers….a promising metal act that is well worth a listen.” – Discorder (E.P.E.P Review)

“a strong mixture of early Thrash and Crossover Thrash concepts, blending them with a Melodic Death Metal sound, and plenty of energetic aggression.” – Apochs Metal Review (E.P.E.P Review)

“Don’t leave your children alone with The Almighty Excruciating Pain” – Metal Sucks (E.P.E.P Review)

For more info, please visit the following links:

https://www.facebook.com/Expainmetal

https://soundcloud.com/expmetal

https://expainband.bandcamp.com/

0 Decibel Mag Premiere Throne of Vengeance Music Video ‘Live Evil’; Performing At Calgary Metal Fest

May 22, 2014
by Asher
· Throne of Vengeance

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R.I.Y.L. – Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Mastodon, Dio, Black Label Society, Pantera

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Buy Links: iTunes | TOV Online Store

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Decibel Mag Premiere Throne of Vengeance Music Video ‘Live Evil’; Performing At Calgary Metal Fest

L-R = Riley Cobb (Bass) | Tommy Holt (Guitar/Vocals) | Brady Side (Guitar) | Trevor Cobb (Drums) – Photo Credit: Paige Woodbury

Calgary, AB’s Throne of Vengeance has teamed up with Decible Magazine for the premiere of their new music video ‘Live Evil’, which can be viewed at the following link below.

“Live Evil is the title track from our 2013 EP. The song is a testament to karma involved in our everyday lives, with every action there are equal and unavoidable reactions. The video sheds light on Tommy (our lead singer)’s day as he goes about his business. He is faced with two choices and the resulting consequences are brought to life. Will he take a moral stand or let the evils of inaction consume him?” comments drummer Trevor Cobb.

Video – Live Evil – http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/video-premiere-throne-of-vengeances-live-evil/

In additional news, TOV will be performing at this year’s Calgary MetalFest on June 4th for the FREE festival launch party show alongside WAKE, Chron Goblin, Alkatine, Million Dollar Fix and Open AIR at the Ship & Anchor Pub. Calgary Metalfest celebrates the local metal scene along with showcasing some of Canada’s top rising indie bands. For more info on the festival, please visit the following link: http://calgarymetalfest.com

Show Dates:

June 4 – Ship & Anchor – Calgary, AB – Calgary Metal Fest w/ WAKE, ChronGoblin, Alkatine, Million Dollar Fix, Open AIR

June 7 – Funky Winkerbeans – Vancouver, BC w/ Dead Asylum, Blacked Out, Lethal Halo

About: Bridging the gap between metal and rock with help from dual guitar harmonies, pounding drum lines and wide-ranging vocal harmonies, Calgary’s Throne of Vengeance released their EP ‘Live Evil’ on October 19, 2013 that echoes the band’s signature thrash-tinged rock.

“‘Live Evil’ is “a collection of songs based on our experiences in the last two years, covering everything from a close friend’s imprisonment for a victim-less crime to the realization of humanity’s demise to the contrast between good and evil and life and death,” says drummer Trevor Cobb.

“If there’s anything we would like people to take away from the record, it’s that you should be your own person, do what makes you happy, be aware of your world and be real. We have the power to control our own destiny. Together, we are more powerful than any world leader.”

Having shared the stage with numerous legends over the years, including Kill Devil Hill, 3 Inches Of Blood and Steven Pearcy of RATT, Throne of Vengeance is ready to take things to a whole new level with Live Evil. Are you ready for a major ‘bangover’?

Soundcloud – Live Evil – https://soundcloud.com/throne-of-vengeance/live-evil

Soundcloud – Black Eye – https://soundcloud.com/throne-of-vengeance/black-eye?in=throne-of-vengeance/sets/live-evil

Video – Black Eye – http://youtu.be/WBgWhKY0XQg

[Download Album Cover]

[Album Lyrics – Throne of Vengeance – Live Evil – 2013]

Track Listing: Throne of Vengeance – Live Evil
1.    Black Eye (4:10)
2.    All In The Way (4:22)
3.    Hands Tied (3:32)
4.    Live Evil (4:58)
5.    Terminal Velocity (4:26)
6.    Impact (From The Top Of The World) (5:55)
7.    Congregate (As One) (4:10)
Total Time: 31:33

For more info, please visit the following links:

www.ThroneofVengeance.com

http://www.facebook.com/throneofvengeance

http://www.twitter.com/thronev

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-throne-of-vengeance-live-evil/

What the press is saying:

Highlight: #6 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

Highlight: #12 on March 2014 Top 20 Loud Charts – Canadian College Radio – (Earshot)

Highlight: #4 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, April 8, 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

Highlight: #9 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

“Calgary metal band Throne of Vengeance rule the local rock scene with heart and soul…Recorded with Emmy-winning producer Paul Sabu, who recorded the band’s 2011 debut Flesh Engine and has worked with such names as David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Shania Twain and Prince, it captures Throne of Vengeance’s sound in a huge, warm and oh-so slick way. It’s all pro from the get-go.” – Calgary Herald

“the record follows their 2009 EP Toxic Black Cloud and 2011’s Flesh Engine and delivers the thrash-tinged classic metal for which the quartet is renowned.” – Beatroute

“One of the keys to Throne Of Vengeance’s energy and drive lies in their passion…masters of their own domain…Their work is solid and I recommend you check them out” – Beatroute Magazine

“Calgary has an amazing music scene, and in my opinion, if you want to listen to great metal music in this city, this is the band that you need to see.” – X92.9 FM

“The band have hit the sweet spot of heaviness and melody that is hard to find. They have had a considerable amount of local success and LIVE EVIL will help them continue to build on that…this piece is rock solid release with excellent production and a good mix and balance of the instruments. The band tapped Paul Sabu (Only Child, ex-Malice) and countless production credits of big name artists like Alice Cooper. The songs range from mid-tempo to quite a bit faster, songs like ‘Hands Tied’ almost creeping almost in that power metal speed zone. The quartet use some gang-vocals a bit to back up vocalist Tommy. The band also will throw in a hint of acoustic guitar once in a while as well adding to the rock end of the spectrum.” – Metal-Rules

“…they joyously pay homage to their influences while creating their own distinctive sound…there are no lowlights and no filler tracks – each song is a mighty entity unto itself and worthy of your ears.” – Extreme Metal Television

“Whether you are a die-hard metal fan, or prefer rock n’ roll, Throne of Vengeance is the perfect blend of both… a great album to put on if you’re going to get together with friends, have a barbecue and drink beer. It feels like a summer album, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in feel-good thrash rock.” – Vancouver Metal

“The band is perfect for fans of classic metal such as Dio, Iron Maiden and Megadeth.” – Canadian Music News

““Live Evil” features seven hard rock songs including my two favourites, “Live Evil” and “Terminal Velocity”. One thing that I really enjoy about this album is that guitar reminds me of classic metal. You can feel the passion and drive in the songs.” – Canadian Beats

“Their shows are energetic, well-attended and the crowd absolutely loves them…I’ll babysit those maniacs anytime!..One of the few metal bands out there who are 100% convincing in that they genuinely LOVE what they do, and it shows.” – Philly Roach, Owner/Operator – The Distillery Rock & Roll Ballroom, Calgary

0 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announce Montreal Round 4 Winner Hidden Pride; Semi-Final Line-Up Complete; One Band To Rule Them All!

May 22, 2014
by Asher
· Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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FREE DOWNLOAD link: https://wackenmetalbattlecanada.bandcamp.com/album/wacken-metal-battle-canada-compilation-vol-2 (featuring over 80 tracks)

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Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announce Montreal Round 4 Winner Hidden Pride; Semi-Final Line-Up Complete; One Band To Rule Them All!

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce Montreal round 4 winner Hidden Pride. The band will move on to join Ogenix, Fanachronic and Mutank at the city semi-final taking place on Wednesday, May 28 at Katacombes (1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent). One band from the Montreal semi-final will then move on to the national final in Toronto on Saturday, June 7 at Opera House (735 Queen St E.) where they will join bands from Vancouver, Toronto and one Alberta finalist from either Calgary or Edmonton for one to be chosen to perform at the international Wacken Metal Battle during Wacken Open Air 2014 taking place from July 31- Aug 2. One Band To Rule Them All!

MONTREAL	Wed, May 21 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
ROUND FOUR	Hidden Pride – WINNER
	Dark Century
	Tunguska Mammoth
	Uriel

MONTREAL	Montreal Semi-Final:
SEMI FINAL	Wed, May 28 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
	Fanachronic
	Mutank
	Ogenix
	Hidden Pride

TORONTO	National Final:
NATIONAL	Sat, June 7 @ Opera House, 735 Queen St E. – Event Details
FINAL	Special Guest Headliner: Skull Fist
	My Hollow (Toronto)
	Burning The Day (Toronto)
	Neck of the Woods (Vancouver)
	TBA – Montreal
	TBA – Alberta

About: Over 100 independent Canadian metal bands have been selected to participate in this year’s Wacken Metal Battle Canada line up in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. The bands will compete during the months of March, April and May in 22 qualifying rounds, 6 semi-finals, and an Alberta final along with the national final being held on June 7th in Toronto, ON at Opera House.

One band will be chosen to represent the nation with highest honour at this year’s 2014 international battle at the world’s most prestigious metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany.

The finals will have the following representation and will be judged along with all other rounds by a panel of music industry representatives.

1 finalist from Vancouver, BC
1 finalist from Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton will face off in Alberta final)
2 finalists from Toronto, ON
1 finalist from Montreal, QC

Last year’s battle was witnessed to Toronto, ON’s epic power/death metal band Crimson Shadows not only winning the 2013 Canadian final but conquering the international final and performing in front of thousands unknown to their behemoth sound. (Video of that champion set can be viewed here.) The band joined a list of Canadian heavyweights such as Voivod, Exciter, Razor, Annihilator, Anvil, Kataklysm, Cryptopsy, 3 Inches of Bloods, Despised Icon and Danko Jones who have performed at the festival in years past.

Submissions were open from December 5, 2013 to January 31, 2014.

Rules: http://metalbattle.ca/rules.html

Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ

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

Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2014 Line Up (listed by date):

CALGARY	Sat, Jan 25 @ The D, 222 7 St S.W. – Event Details
ROUND ONE	Shark Infested Daughters
	Krepitus – WINNER
	Zipgun Wisdom
	Dethgod
	Druidus
	Video – Calgary Battle One – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU2_jT9elUI

EDMONTON	Wed, March 5 @ Pawn Shop Live, 10551 82 Ave NW. – Event Details
ROUND ONE	Bring Us Your Dead
	Immunize
	Quietus – WINNER
	These Colors Don’t Run
	With Malice

VANCOUVER	Wed, March 5 @ Red Room Ultra Bar, 398 Richards St. – Event Details
ROUND ONE	Crucifliction
	Dead Asylum
	Omnisight – WINNER
	Without Mercy

CALGARY	Sat, March 8 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave. SW- Event Details
ROUND TWO	Derailed
	Penitentz
	Osyron
	Skymir
	Breed of War
	False Flag – WINNER

TORONTO	Sat, March 8 @ Hard Luck, 772a Dundas St. W. – Event Details
ROUND ONE	The Parallax – WINNER
	Sovereign Council
	Oneiromancy
	Pariah
	Psycho Mad Sally – WINNER

VANCOUVER	Wed, March 12 @ Fortune Sound Club, 147 E Pender St. – Event Details
ROUND TWO	Celestial Ruin
	Hallowed Catharsis
	Witch of The Waste – WINNER
	The Fifth Circle

TORONTO	Fri, March 14 @ Hard Luck, 772a Dundas St. W. – Event Details
ROUND TWO	Our Covenant – WINNER
	Operus
	Protokult
	The Fiction In Folklore
	Endemise – WINNER

EDMONTON	Wed, March 19 @ Pawn Shop Live, 10551 82 Ave NW. – Events Details
ROUND TWO	Ticket Link
	Black XIII
	Death Assembly
	Display of Decay
	Samandriel – WINNER
	Arrival of Autumn

VANCOUVER	Wed, March 19 @ Red Room Ultra Bar, 398 Richards St. – Event Details
ROUND THREE	Lethal Halo
	Mournir
	Over The Coals – WINNER
	Scimitar

TORONTO	Fri, March 21 @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St W. – Event Details
ROUND THREE	Burning The Day – WINNER
	The Curse Within
	SludgeHammer
	Empyrean Plague
	My Hollow – WINNER

TORONTO	Fri, March 28 @ Hard Luck, 772a Dundas St. W. – Event Details
ROUND FOUR	Beg For Mercy
	Tsargrad
	At Dawn’s Edge
	Shattered Remains – WINNER
	Santuarium – WINNER

VANCOUVER	Sun, March 30 @ Venue Night Club, 881 Granville St. – Event Details
ROUND FOUR	Neck of the Woods – WINNER
	88 Mile Trip
	Unleash The Archers – WILDCARD
	Xul

EDMONTON	Wed, April 2 @ Pawn Shop Live, 10551 82 Ave NW. – Event Details
ROUND THREE	Ticket Link
	BLËED
	Earth’s Ashes
	Eye of Horus – WINNER
	Netherward
	This is War

TORONTO	Fri, April 4 @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St W. – Event Details
ROUND FIVE	Shotgun Cure – WINNER
	The Blackcloud Syndicate – WINNER
	Dawn Vally
	Wretchedpain
	FINAL TRIGGER (Special Guest Headliner)

CALGARY	Sat, Apr 5 @ Dicken’s 1000 9 Ave SW – Event Details
ROUND THREE	Osyron
	The Cadavor Dog
	Morbidly Depraved
	Hell Hounds
	Vile Insignia – WINNER

EDMONTON	Wed, April 23 @ Pawn Shop Live, 10551 82 Ave NW. – Event Details
ROUND FOUR	Ticket Link
	Death Toll Rising – WINNER
	Dieuponaday
	Ides of Winter
	Kryosphere

TORONTO	Semi-Final:
	Sat, April 26 @ Hard Luck, 772a Dundas St. W. – Event Details
	My Hollow (12:15am) – WINNER
	The Parallax (11:30pm)
	Psycho Mad Sally (10:45pm)
	Shotgun Cure (10:00pm)
	Santuarium (9:15pm)

CALGARY	Sat, Apr 26 @ Vern’s, 622 8 Ave SW – Event Details
ROUND FOUR	The Reckless Heroes
	Anakronis
	Black Pestilence – WINNER
	Hammerdrone
	Slagduster
	Scythia

MONTREAL	Sun, April 27 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent – Event Details
ROUND ONE	NearGrey
	Sudden Spawn
	Fanachronic – WINNER
	Eclipse Prophecy


MONTREAL	Thur, May 1 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent – Event Details
ROUND TWO	Kruhl
	Warsenal
	Mutank – WINNER
	Chemical Way

CALGARY	Sat, May 3 @ Lord Nelson’s Pub, 1020 8 Ave SW. – Event Details
ROUND FIVE	Moosifix
	Train Bigger Monkeys
	Burning Effigy
	Exit Strategy – WINNER
	Every Hour Kills

TORONTO	Semi-Final:
	Sat, May 3 @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St W. – Event Details
	Shattered Remains
	Our Covenant
	Endemise
	Burning The Day – WINNER
	The Blackcloud Syndicate

VANCOUVER	Vancouver Semi-Final:
SEMI FINAL	Sat, May 3 @ Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. – Event Details
	Special Guest Headliners: Mitochondrion and Aevangelist
	Omnisight
	Witch of The Waste
	Over The Coals
	Neck of the Woods – WINNER
	Unleash The Archers (WILDCARD)

EDMONTON	Edmonton Semi- Final:
SEMI FINAL	Wed, May 7 @ Pawn Shop Live, 10551 82 Ave NW.
	Quietus
	Samandriel
	Eye of Horus – WINNER
	Death Toll Rising – WINNER

MONTREAL	Wed, May 14 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
ROUND THREE	The Catalyst
	Forbidden Sin
	Ogenix – WINNER
	Evertrapped

CALGARY	Sat, May 17 @ Vern’s, 622 8 Ave SW – CALGARY FINAL – Event Details
FINAL	Krepitus
	False Flag
	Vile Insignia
	Black Pestilence – WINNER
	Exit Strategy – WINNER

MONTREAL	Wed, May 21 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
ROUND FOUR	Hidden Pride – WINNER
	Dark Century
	Tunguska Mammoth
	Uriel

CALGARY	Alberta Final:
ALBERTA	Fri, May 23 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW. – Event Details
FINAL	Eye of Horus
	Death Toll Rising
	Black Pestilence
	Exit Strategy

MONTREAL	Montreal Semi-Final:
SEMI FINAL	Wed, May 28 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
	Fanachronic
	Mutank
	Ogenix
	Hidden Pride

TORONTO	National Final:
NATIONAL	Sat, June 7 @ Opera House, 735 Queen St E. – Event Details
FINAL	Special Guest Headliner: Skull Fist
	My Hollow (Toronto)
	Burning The Day (Toronto)
	Neck of the Woods (Vancouver)
	TBA – Montreal
	TBA – Alberta

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0 CHARIOTS OF THE GODS Comment On Departure of Vocalist and Drummer; New Members To Be Added To Line Up!

May 21, 2014
by Asher
· Chariots of The Gods

CHARIOTS OF THE GODS PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

RIYL = Trivium, Unearth, In Flames, Children of Bodom, Lamb of God, Annihilator, As I Lay Dying, All That Remains, Arch Enemy

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Purchase Links: Bandcamp | iTunes

CHARIOTS OF THE GODS Comment On Departure of Vocalist and Drummer; New Members To Be Added To Line Up!

Touring Eastern Canada aggressively over the years plus their first international tour in Cuba for the ‘Brutal Winter Fest Tour’ in December of 2013 in promotion of their debut album ‘Tides of War’, Ottawa, ON melodic death thrashers Chariots of The Gods are announcing the departure of vocalist Renaud Jobin and drummer Richard O’Neil plus addressing new members to be added to line up.

In a statement posted on their facebook, COTG comments: (french translation follows)

“As some of your might have heard, Chariots of the Gods recently parted ways with 2 of its members. Both Renaud Jobin and Richard O’Neil will no longer perform their respective vocal and drumming duties for us. There is no denying the great contribution that these two individuals have brought to our development as a group and to our music. We wish them nothing but luck and success in their future endeavours and we will be supporting them all the way through.

That being said, people, cheer up ; this is NOT the end for Chariots of the Gods! We are carrying on throughout these difficult times and rebuilding ourselves to come back stronger. We even have some big announcements coming soon!!

Once again, we thank all our fans and friends out there who are supporting us, in hope that they will continue to do so. We will be coming back with new members and with them we will create new music and a new era for Chariots of the Gods.

Thanks to every past members of Chariots for their great contributions on so many levels.

TO BE CONTINUED!!

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Certains d’entre vous en ont peut-être entendu parler ; deux membres de Chariots of the Gods ont quitté le groupe. Renaud Jobin (vocales) et Richard O’Neil (batterie) ne performeront désormais plus avec le groupe. Il va sans dire que l’immense contribution de Renaud et Rich à la musique, au développement et à la réputation de Chariots est inégalée. Nous ne leur souhaitons rien de moins que beaucoup de chance et de succès dans leurs projets futurs, pour lesquels nous les encourageons à 100%.

Ceci dit, soyez rassurés, ce n’est PAS la fin pour Chariots of the Gods ! Nous allons passer à travers cette période difficile tout en travaillant à la reconstruction de notre groupe pour revenir en force. Nous avons même des grosses nouvelles pour vous très prochainement !!

Encore une fois, merci à tous nos fans et amis qui nous supportent, en espérant que vous allez continuer à le faire. Nous serons de retour avec de nouveaux membres, avec l’aide desquels nous allons entrer dans un nouvelle ère musicale.

Merci à chaque ex-membres de Chariots pour leur grande contribution à tous les niveaux.

À SUIVRE !!”

In additional news, a teaser for their next music video ‘Starborn’ has been posted at the following link:

Starborn Teaser – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKeYmSqLn1c

About: Chariots of The Gods released their debut album ‘Tides of War’ in early 2013 produced by award winning producer/engineer/mixer Glen Robinson who has worked with names such as The Ramones, AC/DC, GWAR, Annihilator and Voivod. COTG’s new album delivers 14 epic, crushing tracks to follow up their well received 2010 debut EP ‘Reverence,’ which the band aggressively toured in Quebec and Ontario, sharing the stage with names such as Misfits, Voivod, Despised Icon, Kataklysm, Blind Witness, Misery Index, Martyr, Fuck the Facts, Blackguard, Neuraxis, The Agonist, Reanimator and Insurrection.

Track Listing: Tides of War

1. Overture
2. Seventh Weapon
3. Blind Assassin
4. Ambrosian Wings
5. Tides of War
6. Revillusion (1905)
7. Snow Falls on the White River (1914)
8. Severing the Bloodline (1917)
9. Collapse of an Empire
10. Red Skies
11. Nebula
12. Starborn
13. Unbound (feat. Aleksi Sihvonen)
14. Annihilation of the Gods

FREE DOWNLOAD – Tides of War – http://chariotsofthegods.bandcamp.com/track/tides-of-war

Music Video – Tides of War – http://youtu.be/3Z8YEQd98Uo

For more info on Chariots of The Gods, please follow them at these links:

www.chariotsofthegods.net | http://www.facebook.com/chariotsofthegods | Twitter: @chariotsotgods

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Chariots of The Gods – Tides of War (2013)

RIYL = Trivium, Unearth, In Flames, Children of Bodom, Lamb of God, Annihilator, As I Lay Dying, All That Remains, Arch Enemy

Release Date: January 29, 2013

Label: Self-Released

Distribution: Indie Pool

Canadian Radio Highlight: #13 on National Top 20 Loud of 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)

Canadian Radio Highlight – #27 on Top 30 Overall Loud Chart for 2013 – CFOU 89.1 FM (Trois Rivieres, QC) – (CFOU)

Canadian Radio Highlight – March 2013 – Top 20 Loud Chart – #5 – Chariots Of The Gods – (Earshot)

Canadian Radio Highlight – February 2013 – Top 20 Loud Chart – #2 – Chariots Of The Gods – (Earshot)

“‘Tides of War’ offers music that is well done and fueled with the propensity of delivering solid melodic death/thrash.” – Blistering.com

“Fans of modern thrash, who like it furious, biting and yet melodic check Chariots of The Gods.” – Lords of Metal

“There’s a lot on ‘Tides of War’ to pique the interest of either thrash or melodic death metal fans, and the non-stop galloping guitar sound is an impressive display of what the underground can achieve.” – MetalUnderground.com

“It is heavy, brutal and energetic while also incorporating a fair amount of melody to boot!…This is an album that is definitely going to raise the bar in the extreme music scene for the remainder of the year. Pick this one up; you won’t regret it!” – PureGrainAudio.com

“CHARIOTS OF THE GODS are showing plenty of promise to be able to be one of Canada’s next big things out there” – Metal Observer

“An incredibly professional production is at hand: drums are clear; vocals are on the perfect level with the instruments; even the soft and quiet moments are balanced just right so as to create bits of atmosphere against the heaviness. There is a pure love of metal evident in this debut and the production lets all the power, aggression, and passion through to the listener…the band confidently establishes their intention: a charge of solid and unyielding melodeath garnished with impeccable interludes, solos, and leads.” – MetalStorm

“CHARIOTS OF THE GODS, with their first full-length release ”Tides Of War”,is sure to be the new buzz of the underground scene…Overall, the album is an eclectic, vibrant, and colorful release that really keeps listeners head banging all the way and appreciating the good work the band has put in. The production is clearly strong, coming from the hands of Glen Robinsonwho has worked with Metal legends such as ANNIHILATOR and QUEENSRYCHE…The band does its best, and boy is it good, to church out infectious hook after hook, coupled with blistering melodies and kickass solos backed by Jobin’s great vocals. Each band member shines in this album and their dedication and devotion to their music is clear from the start…The entire album is structured in a genius way—these guys are clearly gifted lads.” – Metal-Temple

“Splendid stuff from a young Canadian troupe that would appear to have all the tricks… I love their coruscating mix of Maidenesque harmonies (have a listen to the awesome Blind Assassin and tell me you ain’t impressed)” – MetalAsFuck

“”Tides of War” is an album that rivals classics by acts such as God Forbid, Shadows Fall, and Killswitch Engage in excellence and pays respectful homage to acts like In Flames, Arch Enemy, At The Gates, and Dark Tranquility. For my money, this debut album deserves the status as a melodeath-type of metal classic. 5/5″ – MetalMusicArchives

“The best thing about this band, in my view, is the powerful melodic style they bring to each song. The guitarists are especially strong on several tracks, including “Tides of War,” “Revillusion (1905),” and “Unbound.” I loved the instrumental track “Snow Falls on the White River (1914),” yet another piece of evidence that these guys have a keen sense of melody, at times, one that even approaches beauty. Mathiew St-Amour and Dimitri Gervais play their guitars with grace and precision and sound especially great on their harmonized parts. These guys have a bright future as twin guitar leads and I hope they’ll take advantage of what they can do together. Readers who like their guitars to come in pairs will love this album.” – SeaofTranquility

“Tides of War” is an album that rivals classics by acts such as God Forbid, Shadows Fall, and Killswitch Engage in excellence and pays respectful homage to acts like In Flames, Arch Enemy, At The Gates, and Dark Tranquility. For my money, this debut album deserves the status as a melodeath-type of metal classic. 5/5″ – MetalMusicArchives

“COTG entice the listener with infectious hooks, associated melodies and some blistering solos out of the guitar work. If that is not justice enough for you to buy this, then listen to the intensity of Renaud Jobin’s vocals. This is a release that requires you to strap your balls down (if you have them of course!) when the volume is cranked up…They have a fantastic musical ability and a gift of song structure that exhumes listeners emotions that includes anger and conversely serenity and the need to throw the devil horns without too much though will therefore result. ‘Tides of War’ promotes Chariots of the Gods as real contenders in their field of metal, their field of glory and the rewards are presented for everyone on these exceptional fourteen tracks defining a generation of musically gifted individuals who do not rely purely on breakdowns to get their point across, it sounds effortless. Horn’s raised high gents! 4/5″ – Brutalism.com

“Overture is quite sweet sounding and feels like a film score. Nothing compared to the monster that is waiting to be unleashed. Ferocious riffs and classic metal vocals. Drums blasting out the speed and blasts and the guitars giving it a chunky edge whilst maintains some harmony. Hatebreed hardcore edge but throws in the melody. Definitely an innovative sound amongst a sea of similar sounds. Chariots of the Gods definitely seem to offer something that little bit different. Taking the generic metal sound and throwing in delicious guitar solos with a conflicting vocal. Upbeat without being cheesy.” – Culutre Bomb Mag

”I’m honored to be a part of this project” – Glen Robinson (producer)

”It’s pretty good!” – Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters)

”In my opinion, Chariots of the Gods is THE melodic thrash metal revelation in Canada this year” – Musique d’une Nation

”Excellent album full of energy […] I may have a man-crush on Chariots of the Gods”
Ondes Chocs

”I wouldn’t be surprised to see ‘Tides of War’ be a strong beginning this year in the field of melodic death metal.” Dagheisha

”Just pure metal […] it’s a real treat to the ears” – Metal Manic

”My first reaction was ”WOW!” […] If you like death metal, you have to get that CD” – WTFMusic.com

”It’s a masterpiece” – Radiorockdrummond.com

”Mathieu-Phillipe St-Amour is undoubtedly a promosing guitarist” – dagheisha.com

”A band to admire […] amazing collaboration of Heavy Metal and Death Metal […] no less than perfect” – Metal Temple

”An excellent band who knows what they are doing […] Listen to them and you’ll discover something great” – Dave Lemire (Concert promoter)

”Chariots of the Gods […] are doing everything right […] they are talented and powerful enough to show the world Canada rocks hard” – Metal Bite

”I am stoked to discover new talent from Ottawa […] Chariots of the Gods is an erruption waiting to happen” -The Ottawa Epitaph

“Hands down, CHARIOTS OF THE GODS have worked hard and have improved their songwriting that shines in “Tides Of War” in every aspect. Don’t be fooled by the melodic Death Metal tag and consider the Canadians just another IN FLAMES wannabe because there is more than just catchy riffs and growling vocals. And don’t forget that CHARIOTS OF THE GODS come from Canada that is a most reliable source for high quality Metal. 8/10″ – MetalKaoz.com

Discography

2013 – Tides of War – Full length
2012 – Tides of War – Single
2012 – Trois-Rivières Metalfest Compilation Vol. 12 – Compilation
2010 – Trois-Rivières Metalfest Compilation Vol. 10 – Compilation
2010 – Reverence – EP

Tours & Festival

2013 – Brutal Winter Fest (Cuba)
2013 – Drummond Metalfest 5
2012 – Tides of War Mini-Tour Quebec / Ontario)
2011 – Drummond Metalfest 3
2011 – Touch of Death Open Air
2011 – FestiPunk 2 Open Air
2011 – GrindYourMind Open Air 3
2011 – Atomicfest 2
2011 – Hellaweenfest
2010 – Petite-Nation Rockfest (now D-Tox Rockfest )
2010 – St-Hyacinthe Trash Metal Fest

Shared Stage w/
Alexisonfire, Anonymus, Anti-Flag, Beneath the Massacre, Blackguard, Blind Witness, Despised Icon, Divinity, Exhult, Fuck the Facts, Kamakazi, Kataklysm, La Jarry, Les Pistolets Roses, Lofofora, Malajube, Martyr, Misery INdex, Misfits, Necronomicon, Neuraxis, OK Volca, Reanimator, Silverstein, Slaves on Dope, Tagada Jones, The Agonist, The Planet Smashers, The Sainte Catherines, Voivod, Vulgaire Machins, Wolven Ancestry, Aarsen, Cryptic Howling, Dance Laury Dance, Insurrection, Sordid, Mortor

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