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0 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announce Calgary Round IV Winner; One Band To Rule Them All!

  • April 27, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announce Calgary Round IV Winner; One Band To Rule Them All!

     Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce Black Pestilence winner of Calgary’s fourth qualifying round that took place on Saturday, Apr 26 @ Vern’s (622 8 Ave SW). The band will move on to compete at the city final on Saturday, May 17 @ Vern’s (622 8 Ave SW) alongside winners from the previous three qualifying rounds and winner from the forthcoming fifth and last qualifying round on Saturday, May 3 @ Lord Nelson’s Pub (1020 8 Ave SW.). Two bands from the Calgary city final will move to the Alberta final on Fri, May 23 @ Dicken’s Pub (1000 9 Ave SW.) where the bands will face off against two bands from Edmonton’s city final for one to win a spot at the national final in Toronto, ON on June 7th at Opera House (735 Queen St. E.). One independent Canadian metal band will be chosen to perform at the international Wacken Metal Battle during Wacken Open Air 2014 taking place from July 31- Aug 2.

CALGARY Sat, Apr 26 @ Vern’s, 622 8 Ave SW – Event Details
ROUND FOUR The Reckless Heroes 
Anakronis
Black Pestilence – WINNER
Hammerdrone 
Slagduster 
Scythia
CALGARY Sat, May 3 @ Lord Nelson’s Pub, 1020 8 Ave SW. – Event Details
ROUND FIVE Moosifix
Train Bigger Monkeys 
Burning Effigy
Exit Strategy
Every Hour Kills
CALGARY Sat, May 17 @ Vern’s, 622 8 Ave SW – CALGARY FINAL – Event Details
FINAL Krepitus 
False Flag
Vile Insignia
Black Pestilence
TBA
CALGARY Alberta Final:
ALBERTA Fri, May 23 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW. – Event Details
FINAL TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA

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 

wacken metal battle canada - 2014 trailer

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
Eclipse Prophecy
MONTREAL Thur, May 1 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent – Event Details
ROUND TWO Kruhl
Warsenal
Mutank
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
Every Hour Kills
TORONTO Semi-Final:
Sat, May 3 @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St W. – Event Details
Shattered Remains (12:15am)
Our Covenant (11:30pm)
Endemise (10:45pm)
Burning The Day (10:00pm)
The Blackcloud Syndicate (9:15pm)
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
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
Death Toll Rising
MONTREAL Wed, May 14 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
ROUND THREE The Catalyst
Forbidden Sin
Ogenix
Evertrapped
CALGARY Sat, May 17 @ Vern’s, 622 8 Ave SW – CALGARY FINAL – Event Details
FINAL Krepitus 
False Flag
Vile Insignia
Black Pestilence
TBA
MONTREAL Wed, May 21 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
ROUND FOUR Hidden Pride
Dark Century
Tunguska Mammoth
Uriel
CALGARY Alberta Final:
ALBERTA Fri, May 23 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW. – Event Details
FINAL TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
MONTREAL Montreal Semi-Final:
SEMI FINAL Wed, May 28 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TORONTO National Final:
NATIONAL  Sat, June 7 @ Opera House, 735 Queen St E. – Event Details
FINAL My Hollow
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA

 

Sponsors:
Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com/
FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca/ (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)
Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com/
Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com/
TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com/
Long & McQuade – http://www.long-mcquade.com/
H.M.M.A.C. – https://www.facebook.com/HMMACANADA
Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com/
Concertworks – www.concertworks.ca
Big Nate Productions –
www.calgarymetalfest.com

Media Sponsors:
Abort Magazine – http://abortmag.com/
Absolute Underground – https://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807/
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com/
Beatroute Magazine – http://www.beatroute.ca/
Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com/
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com/
Camuz – http://www.camuz.ca/
Chronic Aggression – https://www.facebook.com/ChronicAggressionRadio
CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com/
CJSR – http://www.cjsr.ca/
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca/
Governor’s Ball – http://www.thegovernorsball.com/
Hellbound – www.Hellbound.ca
LiveVan.com – http://livevan.com/
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/
Montreal Music Scene – http://www.montrealmusicscene.com/
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com/
Metal-Rules –
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MusikUniverse – http://www.musikuniverse.com/
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0 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announce MY HOLLOW 1st of 2 Toronto Semi-Final Winners; Next Semi-Final May 3rd; One Band To Rule Them All!

  • April 27, 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 MY HOLLOW 1st of 2 Toronto Semi-Final Winners; Next Semi-Final May 3rd; One Band To Rule Them All!

     Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce My Hollow as winner of the first of two Toronto semi-finals that took place on Saturday, April 26 @ Hard Luck (772a Dundas St. W.). The second Toronto semi final will take place on Saturday, May 3 @ Rivoli (334 Queen St W.) (event details below). My Hollow is the first band to move on to the national final that will take place in Toronto on Saturday, June 7 @ Opera House (735 Queen St E.) where one independent Canadian metal band will be chosen to perform at the international Wacken Metal Battle during Wacken Open Air 2014 taking place from July 31- Aug 2.

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)
TORONTO Semi-Final:
Sat, May 3 @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St W. – Event Details
Shattered Remains (12:15am)
Our Covenant (11:30pm)
Endemise (10:45pm)
Burning The Day (10:00pm)
The Blackcloud Syndicate (9:15pm)
TORONTO National Final:
NATIONAL  Sat, June 7 @ Opera House, 735 Queen St E. – Event Details
FINAL My Hollow
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA

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 

wacken metal battle canada - 2014 trailer

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
Eclipse Prophecy
MONTREAL Thur, May 1 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent – Event Details
ROUND TWO Kruhl
Warsenal
Mutank
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
Every Hour Kills
TORONTO Semi-Final:
Sat, May 3 @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St W. – Event Details
Shattered Remains (12:15am)
Our Covenant (11:30pm)
Endemise (10:45pm)
Burning The Day (10:00pm)
The Blackcloud Syndicate (9:15pm)
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
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
Death Toll Rising
MONTREAL Wed, May 14 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
ROUND THREE The Catalyst
Forbidden Sin
Ogenix
Evertrapped
CALGARY Sat, May 17 @ Vern’s, 622 8 Ave SW – CALGARY FINAL – Event Details
FINAL Krepitus 
False Flag
Vile Insignia
Black Pestilence
TBA
MONTREAL Wed, May 21 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
ROUND FOUR Hidden Pride
Dark Century
Tunguska Mammoth
Uriel
CALGARY Alberta Final:
ALBERTA Fri, May 23 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW. – Event Details
FINAL TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
MONTREAL Montreal Semi-Final:
SEMI FINAL Wed, May 28 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TORONTO National Final:
NATIONAL  Sat, June 7 @ Opera House, 735 Queen St E. – Event Details
FINAL My Hollow
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA

 

Sponsors:
Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com/
FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca/ (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)
Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com/
Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com/
TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com/
Long & McQuade – http://www.long-mcquade.com/
H.M.M.A.C. – https://www.facebook.com/HMMACANADA
Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com/
Concertworks – www.concertworks.ca
Big Nate Productions –
www.calgarymetalfest.com

Media Sponsors:
Abort Magazine – http://abortmag.com/
Absolute Underground – https://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807/
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com/
Beatroute Magazine – http://www.beatroute.ca/
Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com/
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com/
Camuz – http://www.camuz.ca/
Chronic Aggression – https://www.facebook.com/ChronicAggressionRadio
CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com/
CJSR – http://www.cjsr.ca/
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca/
Governor’s Ball – http://www.thegovernorsball.com/
Hellbound – www.Hellbound.ca
LiveVan.com – http://livevan.com/
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/
Montreal Music Scene – http://www.montrealmusicscene.com/
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com/
Metal-Rules –
http://www.metal-rules.com/
MusikUniverse – http://www.musikuniverse.com/
Ondes Chocs – https://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs
Scene Magazine – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca/

0 Montreal Thrashers MUTANK Post Live Video From Deathhouse; Announce Quebec and Ontario Show Dates; New Video ‘The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock’

  • April 25, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · MUTANK

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Montreal Thrashers MUTANK Post Live Video From Deathhouse; Announce Quebec and Ontario Show Dates; New Video ‘The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock’

L to R:  Steven Breen – Rhythm Guitar| Stephen Reynolds – Vocals and Bass | Ahmed Saad – Drums (top)| Liam Hinchey- Lead Guitar (bottom) | Photo Credit – Mihaela Petrescu

      Thrash band MUTANK have posted live video from their last performance at Death House in Montreal, QC along with live jam video for fans at the following links below.

Live Video – Death House – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2okCeD9UdmY&feature=share&list=PLKhjabZyBUk1qPYioLrcgGF8q0T97gSEY 

Jam Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rh5NDhCLcE

The band comments:

“WELCOME BACK TO THE TANK! It’s been a while, folks. MUTANK is back in full force after a short break and you can expect more of these lil vids to come. Something about ripping out your throat and playing it like a kazoo. MUTANK are writing new music every week and plan to have a second album soon, so fuck off and die then come back to life and type “mutank” into Google. … MUTANK THRASHED HARDER THAN ANY OTHER and DIED FOR YOUR SINS. Amen.”

In additional news, the thrashers will be performing the following show dates in support of their release ‘M.E.C.H. Metal’ unleashed this past February and available on bandcamp http://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com/ as a pay what you want plus being available on audio cassette.

Show Dates:

April 25 –  Montreal, QC @ Cafe Chaos w/ Ogenix (plays Sepultura), Alcoholator, Leather Up Your Ass (80’s metal tribute), Shotgun Cure

April 26 – Ottawa, ON @ Lunetas Bistro w/  Thrashards, Whiskey Tax, Regret

May 1  – Montreal, QC @ Katacombes (Wacken Metal Battle) w/ Warsenal, Chemical Way, Kruhl

Music Video – The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNjbkeCtUjs

mutank - heavy hand of the doomsday clock (unofficial video)

About:

Formed when three Newfoundlanders crossed paths in the Canadian heavy metal capital with Ahmed Saad who hails from the Middle East, the injection of music immediately began to flow through their veins and M.E.C.H. metal was soon born.

“It stands for Middle East Coast Heavy Metal; Our drummer being from the Middle East and the rest of the members being from the east coast of Canada,” explains Stephen Reynolds (bass, vocals). ‘Every single person in this band is a songwriter, so the songs come out with their own feel and develop naturally.’ continues Reynolds. ‘We don’t shackle ourselves to any kind of focused idea, which brings about a sort of honesty in the music not often found in metal.’

“[MUTANK] fuse old school speed metal and present day crossover thrash into one package of fun.” – Metalhorizons

“MUTANK is like a Coffee Crisp bar: crunchy as hell, and without any gooey center.” – Bucket List Music Reviews

“I personally think [M.E.C.H. Metal] could be contender for best album of the year!”- High Speed Hangover

Album Stream – http://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com/album/m-e-c-h-metal

Track Listing: M.E.C.H. Metal

1. M.E.C.H Metal (2:04)
2. MUTANK (4:03)
3. Minions (3:49)
4. W.A.R. (1:57)
5. Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock (3:38)
6. No Spoils, No Mercy (2:48)
7. Corporate Child (2:35)
8. Thrashback In Time (4:02)

Total Time: 25:00

Album info:

All songs performed by: MUTANK
Songs written by: MUTANK and Mike Molloy
Produced and Mixed and Mastered by: Olivier St. Pierre
Available on: Casette or digital download

Album + Live band line-up:

Stephen Reynolds – Vocals and Bass
Steven Breen – Rhythm Guitar and backing vocals
Ahmed Saad – Drums
Liam Hinchey – Lead Guitar

Discography:
2014 – M.E.C.H. Metal – LP
2013 – Demo-Lition – EP

Shared stage with:
Lich King, Screamer, Fatality, Shotgun Cure, Trainwreck Architect, Warsenal, Chemical Way, Powered by Death, Kadraal, Venomenon

For more info on Mutank, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/bonebrainsnotdemolishers

http://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com/

http://www.soundcloud.com/mutank-1

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-mutank-m-e-c-h-metal-2014/

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0 Psychotic Gardening Post New Teaser For Upcoming Album ‘Hymnosis’; Streaming New Track ‘Origin of The Infection’

  • April 25, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Psychotic Gardening

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

R.I.Y.L. – Celtic Frost, My Dying Bride, Suffocation, Behemoth, Triptykon

EPK | Tour Dates | PsychoticGardening.com | Facebook | Twittter

Reverbnation | Soundcloud | Youtube | Instagram | CBC Radio 3

Pinterest| Tumblr | Google +

Buy Links: iTunes | Bandcamp | Indie Pool

Press Photo | Download Album Lyrics – Psychotic Gardening – Hymnosis – 2014 | Download Album Cover

Psychotic Gardening Post New Teaser For Upcoming Album ‘Hymnosis’; Streaming New Track ‘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 metal band Psychotic Gardening has posted their fourth album teaser featuring drummer Matt Penner for the band’s forthcoming album ‘Hymnosis’ set for release on May 13th.

The teaser video can be viewed at the following link: http://youtu.be/sXjtP2tuYf0

psychotic gardening "hymnosis" promo matt


Streaming new track ‘Origin of The Infection’, please visit the following links: http://www.nocleansinging.com/2014/04/15/an-ncs-premiere-psychotic-gardening-origin-of-the-infection/

https://soundcloud.com/psychotic-gardening/origin-of-the-infection

New music video ‘Open Casket‘, a tribute to legendary Death featuring guest appearances from Tim Roth (Into Eternity) and Chuck Wepfer (Broken Hope).

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

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

The band will also be holding an album launch in their hometown of Winnipeg, MB on May 9th at The Zoo with local support from Endless Chaos and Entity. Show Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1514897748737555/

Winnipeg CD Launch – Promo Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0foeQI9BRMM

The band returns in 2014 with new material and the return of Chuck Labossiere after he filled in with Broken Hope for tour dates in Europe and Canada. The album is the follow up to 2011’s ‘Humanitorium’ and 2007’s debut ‘Hürdür’ and features nine heavy hitting assaults sure to bang skulls with itsfull-throttle, go-for-the-throat execution of doom and black metal. In this release the band digs into its death metal roots for a concoction of their most vicious material while still hammering down on doom-laden monster riffs.

Teaser Video – Psychotic Gardening – “HYMNOSIS” Promo – Chuck Labossiere (Guitarist) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bn9ozsZqSY

Teaser Video – Psychotic Gardening – “HYMNOSIS” Promo – Andrew Wiens (Guitarist) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw275Mr5Vtg

Teaser Video – Psychotic Gardening – “HYMNOSIS” Promo – Gillishammer (Vocals) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTmEEbkmfjU

Upcoming Show Dates:

May 9 –  The Zoo – Winnipeg, MB (CD Release Show) w/ Endless Chaos and Entity
May 23 – The North Hill Inn – Brandon, MB
May 24 – The Exchange – Regina, SK w/Planet Eater & Psyborum

“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

“Combining equal parts death-, doom- and black-metal, Psychotic Gardening creates a sonic assault on the ears and the soul in its latest album, Hymnosis…a solid effort with bits of black onyx lighting up through the muck and slime. The gods of darkness should be pleased with Psychotic Gardening’s offering.” – The Collegian

“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

[Download Album Cover]

[Download Album Lyrics]
Track Listing: Hymnosis
1. Origin of The Infection (4:23)
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

Shared the stage with Morbid Angel, Napalm Death, Brutal Truth, Testament, Massacre, Into Eternity, Incantation, Sacrifice, Razor, Voivod, Entombed, Cannibal Corpse, and even Ronnie James Dio.

For more info, please visit the following links:

www.PsychoticGardening.com

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

http://www.twitter.com/PsychoticGarden

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

“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 Video Game Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE @ Canadian Music Week (May 10); Announce Ontario ‘Rated M For MaTOUR’

  • April 25, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Double Experience

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

RIYL = Fall Out Boy, He is Legend, Queens of the Stone Age

Tour Dates | 2xXP.com | Facebook | Twittter | Soundcloud

Youtube | CBC Radio 3 | Tumblr | Instagram

Official Merch Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

EPK | High Res Press Photo

Video Game Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE @ Canadian Music Week (May 10); Announce Ontario ‘Rated M For MaTOUR’

L-R – Ian Nichols (Vocals) | Tim Kealey (Bass) | Kenny Saunders (Drums) | Brock Tinsley (Guitars) | Photo Credit – Vicky Kao

     Ottawa, ON video game rock nerds Double Experience are proud to announce they will be performing at this year’s Canadian Music Week on May 10th in Toronto, ON as part of their Ontario show dates for their ‘Rated M For MaTOUR’.

“We’re excited to take in everything CMW has to offer, considering it’s our first time being a part of the festival. Our goal is to make as many friends as our livers will allow and generally just confirm the stories we’ve heard so much about this festival as emerging Canadian musicians.” comments guitarist Brock Tinsley.

CMW Event Details:

May 10 – Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck Bar (CMW Showcase)
Set Time – Double Experience = 10PM-10:40 PM – Cover $10
https://www.facebook.com/events/219236088286173/
Zoo Harmonics  – 8:00PM
FRIDAY NIGHT TREND  – 9:00PM
Double Experience  – 10:00PM
KodessA – 11:00PM
Burning The Day – 12:00AM

The band is gearing up for the summer release of their forthcoming album ‘721835′ on August 1st to follow up their 2011 EP ‘One Big Quicksand’. The band’s first music video in support of the album ‘Who The Hell?’ can be viewed at the following link: http://youtu.be/_64hxwk42cc 

double experience | who the hell?

CONTEST ALERT: Want to win a signed poster, a copy of DE’s album, and new, custom guitar picks from Tim and Brock? http://doubleexperience.tumblr.com/post/81892617208/experience-points-1e04

On select tour dates (see below **), fans will be given a ballot upon entry to a DE show. Throughout the night, there will be code words announced before/during each band’s set, and if fans can write down all the code words said that night, they could win the above mentioned prizes at DE’s merch table, where DE will select a winner at random after their set.

Not only is this a cool way to encourage fans to check out the local talent, but DE has always been in the business of delivering the goods to their devoted fans.

But the good times don’t end after that particular show; at the end of tour, DE will draw from one of the qualifying ballots collected over the entire tour and that person will win a free t-shirt! Say whaaaaaat, right? Follow us the band on instagram @DoubleExperience and they will do the deed on video for maximum legitimacy and suspense.

Make an evening out of a Double Experience show, get some sweet prizes – for free!

Tour Dates:

April:
April 26 – North Bay, ON @ Granite Club **
April 27 – Newmarket, ON @ The Jam Spot **
April 28 – London, ON @ The APK

May:
May 2 – Windsor, ON @ Villains Beastro
May 3 – Chatham-Kent, ON @ Mc B’s **
May 10 – Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck Bar (Canadian Music Week Showcase)
May 30 – Ottawa, ON @ Zaphod Beeblebrox


About:

Successfully performing 500+ shows and collecting over 100,000 miles during their multiple tours across Canada, the UK, and once in the States, Double Experience offers a no-frills, no prisoners, no holds-barred live show that has music nerds wanting more. 

The band’s upcoming album, ‘721835′ was recorded by fellow science-fiction aficionado Al Jacob (He is Legend, A Skylit Drive) in North Carolina and is a curious collection of songs that demand to be heard. Inspired by everything the band loves and considers nerdy, this release showcases a creative sound influenced by geeky comic books, trading cards, classic 8 bits games to today’s future 3D experiences.

Their 2011 debut album, ‘One Big Quicksand’ was recorded and produced by up-and-comer Jayson DeZuzio (Coheed and Cambria, My Chemical Romance) and was released via Blue Sapphire/Universal Music Canada. 

 721835 - Album Cover
Track Listing: 721835

1. Gambit [Video]
2. Strange Acquaintance [Lyric Video]
3. Horror Beyond Imagination [Lyric Video]
4. Wolf in the Ewe [Lyric Video]
5. Congratulations on Second Place
6. Here’s Y
7. Thumbsucker
8. Destiny Chile
9. Who the Hell?

For more info, please visit the following links:

www.2xxp.com 

http://www.facebook.com/doubleexperience 

http://www.twitter.com/2xExperience 

http://www.youtube.com/colfaxrock 

 

0 Abstract Artform New Lyric Video ‘The Hitchhiker’ feat. Dan Frechette and D-Sisive; Opening For Slum Village + More Show Dates

  • April 24, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Abstract Artform

OlRoyRecords.com | Tour Dates | AbstractArtform.com | Facebook

 Twitter  | Youtube | Reverbnation | CBC 3 | Myspace | SoundCloud

Buy Links: CD Baby | iTunes

Abstract Artform New Lyric Video ‘The Hitchhiker’ feat. Dan Frechette and D-Sisive; Opening For Slum Village + More Show Dates

   Winnipeg, MB prairie rapper Abstract Artform has posted a new lyric video for ‘The Hitchhiker’ feat. Dan Frechette and D-Sisive. The track is from his recently released remix album ‘CROWS:’, which is a collaboration with beatmaker Oscar “Mumbles” Folundin and DJ Björn Friberg (Co-Pilot) remixing tracks from last year’s release ‘As The Crow Flies’.

In additional news, Abstract Artform will be performing to his hometown crowd on April 27th opening for Slum Village and Pharcyde at the Pyramid plus May 14th with Animal Nation at Le Garage.

Show Dates:

April 27 – Winnipeg, MB @ Pyramid w/ Slum Village and Pharcyde
May 14 – Winnipeg, MB @ Le Garage w/Animal Nation
June 13 – Dauphin, MB @ Boulevard Hotel w/ White Rhino

Lyric Video – The Hitchhiker’ feat. Dan Frechette and D-Sisive – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee6FYLmLBWI

"the hitchhiker" feat. dan frechette and d-sisive - crows: // with lyrics

Music Video – As The Crow Flies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygmlYx8npxE
as the crow flies - crows: // raw pre-mix version

Music Video – Through My Music ft. Relic – http://youtu.be/VUtkscEVc3c 

through my music - abstract artform ft. relic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About: CROWS: REMIXES, REBOOTS AND ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS (LP)

In March of 2014 three-piece hip-hop/blues/folk-constellation Crows: released their debut album called “Remixes, Reboots and Alternative Versions”. “Remixes…” started out as just what it sounds like; a remix album. Using a microphone, a loop-pedal and one 15-watt amplifier Mumbles put together rough remixes of tracks lifted off his friend, Winnipeg prairie-rapper Abstract Artform’s album “As the Crow Flies”. Enter Co-pilot; with who’s sincerely dope and playful cuts, amongst other additions to the mixes, the sound of the album broadened.

The track list contains both alternative versions of previously released songs by Abstract Artform, and original – previously unreleased songs made by Crows: as a three-piece.

“This album sounds like what would happen if a bunch of Canadian rappers and beat maestros emigrated to the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, sitting out on the porch with their equipment, jars of moonshine tucked neatly between rocking chairs.” –Rapreviews.com

CROWS - Remixes, Reboots and Alternative Versions cover

RELEASE DATE: MARCH 11, 2014

TRACK LISTING:
1.  Three Crows (feat. Pere Thevenot) 02:02
2. The Hitchhiker (feat. D-Sisive and Ramblin’ Dan Frechette) 02:33
3. Birdie 00:42
4. BAMF 03:06
5. This One Goes 04:22
6. Intermission 01:14
7. Volume 10 03:33
8. Whispers 03:27
9. Grind 03:44
10. Things Ain’t What They Used To Be (feat. Cee) 04:02
11. As the Crow Flies 04:18

Official Website http://crowscollab.bandcamp.com

Facebook http://facebook.com/crowscollab

iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/remixes-reboots-alternative/id814097325

About ‘As The Crow Flies’:

2013’s ‘As The Crow Flies’ was produced by Juno nominated producer Fresh Kils and features collaborations with Juno nominated rapper D-Sisive, Toronto Independent Music Award nominee Blackboltt, blues/roots artist Rambling Dan Frechette and cuts from Uncle Fester. 

In the last six years on the Canadian Hip Hop scene Abstract Artform has performed at the Grey Cup Fest, Canadian Music Week, Indie Week, won the Intel Superstars Urban edition plus has topped the earshot Canadian hip-hop college radio charts, landed on the Top 25 Hip Hop charts on CMJ in the USA and was selected as a semi-finalist from over 16,000 entries in ISC 2011 for the song “Things Ain’t What They Used to Be” in the R&B/hip-hop category.

As The Crow Flies - Abstract Artform (produced by Fresh Kils)

RELEASE DATE: JULY 5, 2013
RIYL: Jurassic 5, Everlast, Kid Rock, Buck 65, K-OS

TRACK LISTING:
1. Things Ain’t What They Used To Be 02:22
2. The Hitchhiker ft. D-Sisive & Rambling Dan Frechette 03:10
3. As The Crow Flies 02:26
4. Volume 10 ft. Uncle Fester 02:51
5. Interlude 02:33
6. B.A.M.F. ft. Blackboltt 03:18
7. Brown Chicken, Brown Cow 02:18
8. James A. Richardson ft. Uncle Fester 03:05
9. Can’t Always Get ft. Daryl Hayward & Uncle Fester 03:31
10. Life Goes On ft. Flo Soul 03:22

For more info, please visit these links:

www.OlRoyRecords.com

http://abstractartform.com/ 

http://www.facebook.com/AbstractArtformmusic 

http://twitter.com/abstractartform

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-abstract-artform-ol-roy-records/

Music Videos

Summer in the City ft. Doodlebug (of Digable Planets) – http://youtu.be/XfsnHkWnNmM 

I Am Canadian – http://youtu.be/N6f8C-mDc9g 

Abstract Artform ft. Jurassic 5 – Bring It Back – http://youtu.be/vZPDsZsHiiQ 

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“If “REAL” hip hop is your thing than you’ve got to see these guys live.” – The Scene Magazine (Indie Week 2012 Concert Review)

“Abstract Artform is all about putting its own distinctive twist on things when it comes to hip-hop. The genre is principally about repping where you’re from, and frontman/producer MC Shea Malcolmson notes they take it to heart.” – CBC Radio 3

“Halifax’s Classified might be trying to establish himself as the preeminent writer of hip-hop songs tied to our national identity, but Winnipeg’s Abstract Artform might just give him a run for his money.

The group, fronted by MC and producer Shea “Kid A” Malcolmson, fuses live jazz and soul-like music with vocal delivery familiar to fans of groups like Jurassic 5. Their “I Am Canadian” single from 2010’s His Story In The Making is a hit waiting to happen while other cuts share and celebrate life in a Prairie capital. Upcoming full-length As The Crow Flies is their second in as many years and the third since 2008’s Prairie Kid. The band’s work ethic has garnered them consecutive appearances at the taste-making NXNE festival, a 12-month stay on the Chart college lists, and a slew of other appearances and opportunities.

With easy flow, great instrumentals, and lyrics worth turning an ear to, Abstract Artform should be must-play material for any Canadian hip-hop fan.” – Canadian Musician Magazine

“Abstract Artform came out swinging with “Here We Are” from their debut album Prairie Kid. Their high energy set continued with stomping, rap exercises and oh yes songs: “Hands up”, “I Am Canadian” and “Summer in the City.” They debuted “BAMF”(produced by Canadian beatsmith/MPC-Jedi Fresh Kils) a new song from their upcoming album.”(Live Review) – Stylus Mag (Winnipeg)

“His Story in the Making, the second album from Abstract Artform (aka producer/MC Kid A, aka Shea Malcolmson), delivers on the promise hinted at on Prairie Kid. From the easy groove of Winnipeg (feat. Fashawn) to the funked-out Old School (feat. Flo Soul) to the hooky Hip Hop (Is What I Was Doing), Kid A establishes himself as a self-deprecating, clever wordsmith who isn’t afraid to let his Prairie roots show. There are no bitches ’n’ bling tales of excess here, either; Steady At It is a refreshing reality check about the financial struggles faced by Canadian artists, hip hop and otherwise.- 4/5 – Jen Zoratti – Uptown Mag – Review – His Story In The Making

“Canadian hip hop group ABSTRACT ARTFORM is a perfect recipe of golden era hip hop combined with funk and soul from the 70′s, and of course some new school influence. Abstract Artform founded by Kid A, the band includes several members: Kid A – lead vocalist/writer/producer, Cue – hypeman/back-up vocalist, DJ ill Type – DJ, Bishop Grandin – drums, D-Rail – bassist, Cam Wilks – drums” – HipHopForever – Review – His Story In The Making

“What happened to hip hop?” MC Abstract Artform, aka Shea Malcolmson, asks on Here We Are. Good question. Luckily, this Prairie kid is eschewing the commercial hip hop cluttering our radio airwaves and, like Winnipeg expat Grand Analog and Edmonton’s Cadence Weapon, takes a decidedly old-school approach to hip hop. Heavily funk inflected, Prairie Kid dares you not to dance – but it’s Malcolmson’s deep, Buck 65-esque vocals that make this record shine. Check out Boom and They Call Me featuring the renowned DJ Brace. – Jen Zoratti – Uptown Mag – Review – Prairie Kid

“You can call him Abstract Artform. You can call him Kid A. You can even call him Shea Malcolmson. But don’t call him a poser. This debut proves the local MC and producer is definitely for real. His beats are stark yet distinctive, his eclectic tunes splice ’70s samples with his own material, and his gruff, tongue-tripping flow bypasses thug fantasies for intelligent realism. We’d call that cool.”- Darryl Sterdan – Winnipeg Sun – Review – Prairie Kid

“You one of the coolest, smartest and sincerest artist I know. Much success.” – Akil the MC (LA SKILL DISTRICT/JURASSIC 5)


“…Distinctively Canadian Hip-Hop…” “…National hit song writing material…” – Greg Wells PRODUCER (ONE REPUBLIC, LINDSAY LOHAN, CRASH TEST DUMMIES, DEFTONES)

Awards / Accomplishments / Placements

2012 – Intel Superstars Winner Urban

2011 – Song Placement SHAW TV Show Milkshakes Burgers and Fries” in conjunction with the HOT AC HOT 103 (Winnipeg) “http://www.hot103live.com/feature/milkshakesburgersandfries.aspx

2010 – Finalists International Songwriting Competition: http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners

2009 – Reverbnation/Microsoft Sponsored Artist/Windows 7 Launch

2009 – CBC Track of The Day w/Lauren Burrows: http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/podcasts/CBC-Radio-3-Track-of-the-Day/Abstract-Artform—Stay-Prairie

Shared Stage w/
Akil the MC (Jurassic 5), Imaginary Cities, Digable Planets, Cancer Bats, Pigeon John, Abstract Rude, Choclair, Muneshine, D-Sisive, Josh Martinez, Tanika Charles, Birdapres

Past Festivals & Tours:

2013 – Coca showcase
2013, 2012 – Canadian Music Week (Toronto)
2012 Grey Cup Fest (Toronto)
2012, 2011 – Indieweek (Toronto)
2011, 2010 – NXNE (Toronto)
2009, 2008 – Canadian Tours

DISCOGRAPHY
2008 – Prairie Kid – LP
2009 – Big Shiny Rhymes – EP
2009 – Summer In The City – Single
2010 – His Story In The Making – LP
2010 – Birth Of A Track – Single
2013 – Through My Music ft. Relic – Single
2013 – As The Crow Flies – LP
2014 – CROWS: Remixes, Reboots and Alternative Version – LP

 

0 Obliveon – Kill Matilda – #Punk Zombie#RocknRoll

  • April 24, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Kill Matilda

http://www.obliveon.de/pn-om/modules.php?op=modload&name=tplcdimport&file=index&req=showcontent&id=19892&cfletter=K

0 Vue Weekly – Tribune

  • April 24, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Tribune

http://www.vueweekly.com/tribune/

1 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announce Edmonton Round IV Winner; Edmonton Semi-Final Line Up Complete; One Band To Rule Them All!

  • April 24, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

MetalBattle.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube

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

SCENE MAG – FAN FAVE CONTEST ON FACEBOOK – VOTE FOR YOUR FAVE WMBC BAND OF THE COMPETITION – https://www.facebook.com/TheSceneMagazine?sk=app_515720611858523

SCENE MAG BATTLE CHART – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca/wacken-metal-battle-canada-2014-results/#

Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announce Edmonton Round IV Winner; Edmonton Semi-Final Line Up Complete; One Band To Rule Them All!

     Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce Death Toll Rising winner of Edmonton’s fourth qualifying round that took place on Wednesday, April 23rd at Pawn Shop Live (10551 82 Ave NW.). The band will move on to compete at the city final on Wed, May 7 @ Pawn Shop Live (10551 82 Ave NW.) alongside winners from the previous three qualifying rounds. Two bands from the Edmonton city final will move to the Alberta final on Friday, May 23 at Dicken’s Pub (1000 9 Ave SW.) where the bands will face off against two bands from Calgary’s city final for one to win a spot at the national final in Toronto, ON on June 7th at Opera House (735 Queen St. E.). One independent Canadian metal band will be chosen to perform at the international Wacken Metal Battle during Wacken Open Air 2014 taking place from July 31- Aug 2.

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

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

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 

wacken metal battle canada - 2014 trailer

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)
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 
Hammerdrone 
Slagduster 
Scythia
MONTREAL Sun, April 27 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent – Event Details
ROUND ONE NearGrey
Sudden Spawn
Fanachronic
Eclipse Prophecy
MONTREAL Thur, May 1 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent – Event Details
ROUND TWO Kruhl
Warsenal
Mutank
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
Every Hour Kills
TORONTO Semi-Final:
Sat, May 3 @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St W. – Event Details
Shattered Remains (12:15am)
Our Covenant (11:30pm)
Endemise (10:45pm)
Burning The Day (10:00pm)
The Blackcloud Syndicate (9:15pm)
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
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
Death Toll Rising
MONTREAL Wed, May 14 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
ROUND THREE The Catalyst
Forbidden Sin
Ogenix
Evertrapped
CALGARY Sat, May 17 @ Vern’s, 622 8 Ave SW – CALGARY FINAL – Event Details
FINAL Krepitus 
False Flag
Vile Insignia
TBA
TBA
MONTREAL Wed, May 21 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
ROUND FOUR Hidden Pride
Dark Century
Tunguska Mammoth
Uriel
CALGARY Alberta Final:
ALBERTA Fri, May 23 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW. – Event Details
FINAL TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
MONTREAL Montreal Semi-Final:
SEMI FINAL Wed, May 28 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TORONTO National Final:
NATIONAL  Sat, June 7 @ Opera House, 735 Queen St E. – Event Details
FINAL TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA

 

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0 Ondes Chocs Post JamSpace Series w/ TRAINWRECK ARCHITECT; Announce ‘Wreck The Road Tour’; Dates in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick

  • April 24, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Trainwreck Architect
ALBUM PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE 

R.I.Y.L. = Annihilator, Testament, Anthrax, Metallica, Municipal Waste, Skid Row, Black Sabbath

EPK | Press Photo

Tour Dates  | TrainwreckArchitect.net| Facebook| Twitter | Youtube

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Ondes Chocs Post JamSpace Series w/ TRAINWRECK ARCHITECT; Announce ‘Wreck The Road Tour’; Dates in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick

New Music Video ‘Dream Pariah’; New Album Out ‘Traits of The Sick’

 L-R – Marc-Antoine Blackburn: Drums | Eric Litinas: Bass | Simon Ouellet: Vocals | Renaud Baril: Guitar | Raza Ali Khan: Guitar – (Photo Credit: Jean-François Gagnon)

      One of Canada’s most cult followed indie metal sites Ondes Chocs has posted new live video and interview with wreck ‘n roll band Trainwreck Architect for their JamSpace Series. The video includes a performance of ‘The Door Slams Shut’ off the band’s latest album ‘Traits of The Sick’ along with a new track ‘Midnight Bitch’.

To watch interview and live jam, please visit the following link: http://ondeschocs.com/jamspace-series-trainwreck-architect/

In additional news, Trainwreck Architect will be performing shows in New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario for their ‘Wreck The Road Tour’ between the months of May and June that includes an opening support slot for German power metal masters Primal Fear on Friday, May 2 in Montreal, QC at Foufounes Electriques.

Tour Dates:

May 2 – Foufounes Electriques – Montreal, QC w/ Primal Fear, Eclipse Prophecy, Instanzia

May 10 – Coach & Horses – Windsor, ON w/ In Our Infinite Space, Sophist

May 16 – Le Caveau – Moncton, NB

May 17 – Charlotte Street Arts Centre – Fredericton, NB

May 31 – Van Gogh’s Ear – Guelph, ON – Psychotic, Frenemy

June 12 – TBA – Cornwall, ON  w/ CAYM

June 13 –  Salle Unisson – Quebec City, QC w/ CAYM, No Escape

June 14 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC w/ CAYM, Gypsy Chief Goliath, Dirtcake

June 15 – Bar Le Magog – Sherbrooke, QC w/ CAYM, Comatebro

July 4 – Bar Le Lorrie-Ann – La Baie , QC w/ Wanderlost

The band released a new music video ‘Dream Pariah’ in support of their debut album ‘Traits of The Sick’ released during November 2013. The albumwas mastered by Jeff Waters of Annihilator, whom also makes a guest appearance with a guitar solo on the track ‘As Killers Breathe’. Featuring an eclectic mix of thrash, classic metal and rock, the album deals with the idea of humans being human and never willing to be completely satisfied, the debutis now available on Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon and all other major online retailers.

The video is inspired by the dramatic story of a man, approaching the end of his life and trying something new! (hint, hint, breaking bad!)

‘Dream Pariah’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmRLLpJKsuA

trainwreck architect - "dream pariah" official music video

Album Stream Links:

Bandcamp: http://trainwreckarchitect.bandcamp.com/

Track Listing: Traits of The Sick

1-Comatose Era (intro)
2-The Culprit
3-Die Like A Legend
4-The Door Slams Shut [Bravewords]
5-Deadbeat Beatdown
6-Rabid Psychotic Relapse
7-As Killers Breathe ft. guitar solo by Jeff Waters (Annihilator) [Bandcamp] [Youtube] [Soundcloud]
8-Dream Pariah [Video]
9-The Narcissist
10-Feed Them Bullets

For more info, please visit these links:

www.TrainwreckArchitect.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trainwreck-Architect/160132547367321

Twitter: @ThrashingPariah

Bandcamp: http://trainwreckarchitect.bandcamp.com 

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/trainwreck-architect/

EPK: https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-trainwreck-architect-traits-of-the-sick-2013-release-date-november-12-2013/

Discography
2013 – Traits of The Sick
2012 – Compilation – Canuck Metal Volume 2.
2009 – Feed Them Bullets Demo2013 – Traits of The Sick
2012 – Compilation – Canuck Metal Volume 2.
2009 – Feed Them Bullets Demo

Shared Stage w/
Skull Fist, Kill Devil Hill, Slaves on Dope, Hollow, Reanimator, Dark Century, Dissension, Fatality, Sanktuary

Tours and Festivals
Finalist at 2012 Heavy MTL Battle of The Bands
Semi Finalist at 2013 Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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Trainwreck Architect – Traits of The Sick (2013)

Highlight: #11 on January 2014 Top 20 Loud Charts – Canadian College Radio – (Earshot)

Highlight: #15 on December 2013 Top 20 Loud Charts – Canadian College Radio – (Earshot)

Highlight: #4 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

Highlight: #10 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, January 7, 2014 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

Highlight: #10 on Top 10 – For The Week Ending: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts – (Earshot)

“‘Dream Pariah’ is infectious it possesses something wholesome, but a track like ‘The Narcissist’ is an absolute perfect thrash attack. All in all, Trainwreck Architect hang around the fringes of the thrash scene without going totally into it with both feet, they enhance their sound with some modern touches and have mastered their recorded sound. This is a rather decent album and worth anybody’s money.” – Brutalism.com

“…it is a pure primal architect of aggression. Please continue to knock us out and feed us those sweating bullets.” – Metal Temple

“What listeners will get from this album is a strong blend of traditional heavy metal mixed with a strong dose of thrash. The best thing about the music is the twin guitar harmonies, slick and technical solos, and the occasional burst of groove. In the end, the band proves that NWOBHM-style music still has legs. Simon Ouellet’s vocals definitely bring to mind an old school-style, mixing high pitched wails, clean articulation, and thrash-inspired aggression…the guitar licks and grooves really shine, ranging from strong and infectious to slick and polished. Better still, the track “As Killers Breathe” includes a solo from the legendary Jeff Waters (of Annihilator) that is well worth a listen. Listeners that enjoy an older style of heavy metal will appreciate the way this band nods to the old school while also trying to keep things fresh and new.” – Sea of Tranquility

“Other than featuring a very cool album cover (there is a nice backpiece tattoo in there somewhere), this lot turn in some fine tunes for us with their Traits of the Sick recording.  Instrumental shredding (Comatose Era), punk/thrash workouts ( The Door Slams Shut, Deadbeat Beatdown, The Narcissist, and Feed Them Bullets), and plenty of no-holds-barred Metal boogie….heavy guitars, lots of heavy drums – let’s face it, this is heavy everything. So, if you’re into the heavy stuff, here’s a great place to start!” – Wyrd Ways

“Each track is an individual burst of gunfire riffing and dito vocals, and the band sound very true and natural that it fair brings a tear of nostalgia to your eye. Bassist Eric Litinas and drummer Marc-Antoine Blackburn form two natural focus points as they work hard and sound tight throughout the album.” – RockUnited

“A nice blend of elements from around the metal universe wrapped in melodic thrash metal, Trainwreck Architect’s “Traits of the Sick” is nicely eclectic and sophisticated, and should appeal to fans of Death Angel, Anthrax and Annihilator.” – Metal Music Archives

“Direct and incisive, the Thrash of TRAINWRECK ARCHITECT has all to conquer you!” – Metal Integral

“Whatever you’re looking for in a metal album, these guys serve it up, moving from thrash, to classic metal, to rock, with even a slight punk edge at times. All these sounds combined could potentially have been a… trainwreck (haha, I’m so funny), but these guys pull it off, and not only pull it off, but do it excellently. This album is for fans of all metal genres. My suggestion to everyone is to throw on your dirtiest jean jacket, get a 12-pack of your favourite cheap beer, and give this record a listen. You will not be disappointed.” – Bucket List  Music Reviews

“The approach that Trainwreck Architect have to their music is powerful and distinctive, it reaches out and touches the listener with its honesty. This is what these guys were born to do and no one will stop them from reaching their total heavy metal dominance. Suffice to say the future seems bright for these guys and I could see them and their unique sound going far. If you want to hear more of their unclassable metal madness be sure to check out their new record Traits of the Sick!” – Two Guys Metal Reviews

“One favorite is probably ‘ The Killers Breathe ’, featuring Jeff Waters (Annihilator) on guitar solos. But we can not also fail to mention the most “eared” as “ Dream Pariah . “  To finish the double “T he Narcissist”and” Feed Them Bullets ”continues to charge massive doses of pure aggression and lasts well established in the voracity of demonic vocals always well supported by portentous riffs. So, for all those who enjoy a good dose of primordial metal full of aggression and nostalgia, but also with some fun Rock to the mix, Traits OF The Sick is always a safe bet.” – Rock N’ Heavy

“‘Traits Of The Sick’ an engaging and entertaining listen.” – Planet Mosh

”This album is a perfect blend of pure metal, very well done!” – Quebec Metal

“Trainwreck Architect has their own diverse style that is hard to compare to other bands and this album proves it. Traits of the Sick is definitely an album worth giving a listen to.” – The Scene Magazine

“These architects of heavy pay homage to roots metal bands such as Dio and maple leaf legends, Annihilator, while adding popular loud sounds of today.” – Louder Than Hell

“This is one of those albums that surprises you with how great they sound; one that you don’t expect to blow you away, but after having a listen you’re left gobsmacked. If you don’t mind a bit of a modern twist on your traditional thrash and heavy metal music then this would be perfect for you. Recommended.” Louder Than Hell

“What listeners will get from this album is a strong blend of traditional heavy metal mixed with a strong dose of thrash. The best thing about the music is the twin guitar harmonies, slick and technical solos, and the occasional burst of groove. In the end, the band proves that NWOBHM-style music still has legs. Simon Ouellet’s vocals definitely bring to mind an old school-style, mixing high pitched wails, clean articulation, and thrash-inspired aggression.” – Sea of Tranquility

“Tearing up the stage from the moment the first chord is struck, the room is packed and the crowd is just as revved up as the band. Note after note tears through the air and charges the crowd and the band with a fury. Simon Ouellet bounces off stage with a roar and flies into the crowd and they love it. The band members are everywhere wreaking complete havoc and feeding their hungry fans. Technically precise and experienced they want this bad and after all of this, they deserve it! They are a well oiled machine and to comment on them individually would only blaspheme their sound as one entity and deplete the value of their clearly hard work. They break out into a tune tributed to the 80’s metal scene and it certainly does the decade justice. As Simon puts his shades to his face we take a train ride back in time and this is anything BUT a train wreck!!!” – Ondes Chocs

”Bands like Crossitution and Trainwreck Architect are blowing my mind in terms of talent, performance and initiative (as they are both unsigned)…Any metalhead who respects himself must listen to Trainwreck Architect” – Bang Bang Blog

“Let me tell you I had great expectations, since when doing some researches, I’ve read this on the band’s website: The meaning behind the band name is “Intelligently creating destruction and chaos” and we plan on putting that in your face when it comes to live performance. “ I can confirm they were not lying!..The singer’s voice is powerful and impressive, and the band members are full of energy. They offer Heavy metal with various influences. – Quebec Daily Rock

“…full of energy and stage presence, Trainwreck blasted their signature thrashy classic metal tones out to the crowd, causing probably the best moshing of the night. Trainwreck plays with their whole hearts, and has a great sound as far as aural enjoyment is concerned. They are tight and I simply can’t wait to see how far these boys go.” – Montreal Music Scene

“Trainwreck Architect has shown once again they feel like home on stage ! The singer, Simon Ouellet, opened the show by saying : “Don’t be fooled by the haircut, this isn’t an N’Sync tribute band!”. The band is really at ease on stage and their compositions are really catchy.” – Thorium Magazine 

 ”I really enjoyed their hard rock attitude, coupled with a more modern metal edge, and was really into “Midnight Bitch” – which is a really catchy tune.” – The Scene Magazine

’’Excellent set, super tight. You know how to deal with the public, you have confidence, you know what you’re doing!’’ – Bart Frydrychowicz – Quo Vadis

“You Guys really kicked ass. That was tight, That was powerful, a fucking machine. Great frontman, and I’ve never heard a band introduced like that before. I love the band you guys are awesome.’’ – Vinnie Appice – Kill Devil Hill, DIO, Black Sabbath

’The whole job of a frontman, in my opinion, is…You wanna watch that guy, and you wanna hang out with that guy. I wanna hang out with you! I’ve never heard anyone introduce a band that originally and that well… You guys came to win. Fantastic job, one of the best bands so far in the contest. I do feel for the band that has to follow that… I have to be honest…” Jason Rockman – CHOM FM

 ”I really loved your punk rock attitude. I think the crowd reaction said it all. Greenland Productions would feel comfortable booking you anytime. You rock, pretty cool!’’ – Vincent Lafrenaye Lamontage – Greenland Productions 

”Well, I have to say I really love your singer; the way he uses to set the notes and the words is so cool! The best songs to me are Dream Pariah and Rabid Psychotic Relapse, because the first one is very catchy and second one is extremely heavy.” – Carlos Cantatore – Former Annihilator Drummer

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