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0 Death Metallers XUL Performing At Armstrong Metal Fest In BC July 19th; Checks In From Canadian Tour With Exclusive Blog On TheGauntlet.com; Offer Free Album Download ‘Malignance’

July 15, 2013
by Asher
· XUL

ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

Buy Links: Bandcamp | Merch.XULOfficial.ca

Death Metallers XUL Performing At Armstrong Metal Fest In BC July 19th; Checks In From Canadian Tour With Exclusive Blog On TheGauntlet.com; Offer Free Album Download ‘Malignance’

Left to right: Bill Ferguson (Vocals/Guitar), Wallace Huffman (Guitar), Marlow Deiter (Bass), Lowell Winters (Drums), Levi Meyers (Vocals) Photo Credit: Bailey Gottlieb

Growing their fan base with a free download of their debut album ‘Malignance’ available here, Vernon, BC blackened death metal band XUL have posted their latest blog entry from their recently completed cross Canada tour on TheGauntlet.com here.

In additional news, XUL is scheduled to perform at this week’s Armstrong Metal Fest in Armstrong, BC on Friday, July 19th alongside Bison B.C., Nylithia, Tyrants Blood, Terrifier, Deathtoll Rising and many more.

Full festival details can be found at WWW.ARMSTRONGMETALFEST.CA

Friday, July 19, 2013 – LINE-UP

12:00-12:30 – Gomorrah
12:40-1:10 – The New Arcadia
1:20-1:50 – Finishymn
2:00-2:30 – Trollband
2:40-3:10 – Cast Into Ashes
3:20-3:50 – Expain
4:00-4:30 – Slagduster
4:40-5:20 – Scimitar
5:30-6:10 – Over the Coals
6:20-7:00 – XUL
7:10-7:50 – Death Toll Rising
8:00-8:40 – Terrifier
8:50-9:30 – Tyrants Blood
9:30-10:00 – (C.O TO FULL STAGE/100 MAN SHOTGUN)
10:00-10:40 – Nylithia
11:00-12:00 – Bison(B.C)

Saturday, July 20, 2013 – LINE-UP

11:00-11:30 – Deveined
11:40-12:10 – Dissimillis
12:20-12:50 – Drop Dead Fred
1:00-1:30 – Dead Asylum
1:40-2:10 – Scythia
2:20-2:50 – Auroch
3:00-3:30 – Atrous Leviathan
3:40-4:10 – Meatcutter
4:20-4:50 – Kyoktys
5:00-5:30 – West of Hell
5:40-6:10 – Mortillery
6:20-7:00 – Unleash the Archers
7:10-7:50 – Divinity
8:00-8:40 – Striker
8:50-9:30 – Holy Grail
9:30-10:00 – (THRASH WRESTLING/C.O TO FULL STAGE)
10:00-10:40 – Archspire
11:00-12:00 – Suffocation

*Line-up could be subject to change

Show Dates

July 19-20, 2013 – Armstrong, BC – Armstrong Metal Fest – Show Details

For more info on XUL, please visit these links:

www.xulofficial.ca

http://www.facebook.com/Xulband

http://www.twitter.com/xulofficial

http://xulmetal.bandcamp.com/

About:

A five piece group based out of Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, following in the footsteps of bands such as: Behemoth, Dissection, and Immortal, XUL have left the beaten path and set out to forge their own brand of Blackened Death Metal.

An energetic and interactive live performance – with crushing rhythms seamlessly coalescing into atmospheric passages, accompanied by punishing percussion waves and subtle vocal harmonies – expands upon the previously established essence of the sub-genre. With songs reminiscent of war-torn landscapes, destructive human nature and evil intent, XUL has captivated audiences and garnered positive reviews, and on June 16, 2012, released their first full length album, entitled “Malignance”.

Driven by determination and a diverse accumulation of musical comprehension, XUL has toured Western Canada, as well as proven themselves worthy to share the stage with bands such as: Obscura, Exhumed, Vreid, Kampfar, Woods of Ypres, Macabre, Withered, Cephalic Carnage, Archspire and 3 Inches of Blood. With a spring 2013 tour looming, XUL is determined to build on an impressive local following by infecting Western Canada with hopes of Canada in its entirety in the near future. XUL’s focus for winter 2012 is to meticulously craft new material for another release in 2013.

0 FINAL TRIGGER music video Face It featured on Army OF One TV – Podcast #3 (July 14, 2013)

July 15, 2013
by Asher
· Final Trigger

0 RVA Magazine (Richmond, VA) – Fatality – One Way Richmond’s Must-See Show Previews 7/10-7/16

July 12, 2013
by Asher
· Fatality

http://rvamag.com/articles/full/21592/one-way-richmonds-must-see-show-previews-710-716

http://rvamag.com/videos/clip/21604/fatality-thoughts-collide

0 Verb Magazine (Saskatoon) – Interview – Abstract Artform

July 12, 2013
by Asher
· Abstract Artform

http://issuu.com/verb/docs/verb_issue_s248_jul_12-jul_18_13/13?e=2571149/4019968

0 Made In Metal – Final Trigger – Skrap Metal Vol. II

July 12, 2013
by Asher
· Final Trigger

http://www.rockencuba.com/discos/novedades/2890-final-trigger–skrap-metal-vol-ii-2013

0 MetalFrance – Final Trigger – Skrap Metal Vol. II

July 12, 2013
by Asher
· Final Trigger

http://www.metalfrance.net/chroniques-albums-metal/final-trigger-skrap-metal-vol-ii

0 ALL ELSE FAILS Offer Free Download ‘Better Left Undead’; Releasing New EP ‘Fucktropolis’ July 30th

July 11, 2013
by Asher
· All Else Fails

EP PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

EPK | Press Photo

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ALL ELSE FAILS Offer Free Download ‘Better Left Undead’; Releasing New EP ‘Fucktropolis’ July 30th

(L-R) – Shane Tym – Drums | Barrett Klesko – Lead Vocals / Guitar | Seedy Mitchell – Bass/Backing Vocals | Mike Sands – Guitar (Photo Credit – Tyler J. Branston)

Edmonton, AB’s All Else Fails is offering a FREE download of their first single ‘Better Left Undead’ from their forthcoming EP ‘Fucktropolis’ set to be unleashed on Suicidal Bride Records on July 30th, 2013. Their heaviest and most diverse composition, this highly anticipated five track EP, the band’s 4th release will solidly place All Else Fails amongst the best in their genre as they blend intense metal with a dark beauty.

FREE DOWNLOAD Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/sin_agency/better-left-undead (please feel free to repost and embed on your media outlet)

Youtube: http://youtu.be/AgrZVm-QUFw

Fucktropolis – Track Listing:

1. AntiMartyr

2. Better Left Undead

3. La Demencia Violenta

4. Obedience At The Altar of Sacrifice

5. A Most Unwanted Reprieve

All Else Fails is making a mark around the world for their aggressively dark brand of metal that is breaking the traditional ideals of their genre. Drawing comparisons to bands like As I Lay Dying, the band infuses their music with a variety of elements that includes experimental, Classical, synth lines, and spoken word sampling to accent a unique blend of heavy as hell screams and shiver inducing clean vocals.

A high energy live show that sets them apart from their peers has garnered them appearances on numerous high level festivals over the years, including Van’s Warped tour, Boonstock and opening spots for artists like Protest the Hero, Cancer Bats, Dayglo Abortions, 3 Inches of Blood, Fear Factory, Threat Signal, Decapitated, Suffocation, and Arise & Ruin.

The band’s last release received world wide praise from industry publications around the world. With the release of the band’s most recent music video “This Burden of Life” in the fall of 2012, and its addition to rotation on Canada’s Much Music, All Else Fails’ fan base expanded dramatically.

Music Video – This Burden of Life – http://youtu.be/9IOIWddofYE

Music Video – Obsidian Walls – http://youtu.be/MZ4PZuzQq_g

Music Video – Rebirth – http://youtu.be/BGov6ji_72s

Show Dates:

July 20 – Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB – Fucktropolis CD Release Party – Show Details

Aug 24 – Loud As Hell Festival – Drumheller, AB – Show Details

For more info, please visit these links:

www.AllElseFails.ca

www.facebook.com/AllElseFailsCanada

Twitter: @allelsefailsca

http://allelsefails.bandcamp.com/

0 UNTIL DAWN Announce ‘The Alberta Horizon Crusade Tour’; Offer Free Download ‘This Fallen Fortress’ From Upcoming Album ‘Horizon’

July 11, 2013
by Asher
· Until Dawn

ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

RIYL: Soilwork, Killswitch Engage, In Flames, Metallica, Trivium, All That Remains

EPK | Press Photo

Soundcloud | Last FM | Bandcamp | iTunes |CD Baby

UNTIL DAWN Announce ‘The Alberta Horizon Crusade Tour’; Offer Free Download ‘This Fallen Fortress’ From Upcoming Album ‘Horizon’

(L-R) – Steve White – Guitar, Darren Ehler – Bass, Adam Macleod – Vocals, Luke Worrell – Drums, Deke Worrell – Guitar (Photo Credit = Barrett Klesko – FadeBlack Studios United)

Until Dawn‘s intense energy, intoxicating guitar riffs along with their lively stage shows has shown that their location in the remote northern depths of Fort McMurray, Alberta will not slow them down as they announce they will be touring Alberta this August for‘The Alberta Horizon Crusade Tour’, which will include a performance at this year’sFarmageddon Festival and Loud As Hell Festival. The band’s new album ‘Horizon’ is set for release on Tuesday, August 6th with the band offering the first single ‘This Fallen Fortress’ as a free download on PureGrainAudio.com here.

Vocalist Adam Macleod comments:

“We started working on Horizon two years ago, and the concept came together fast. As a touring band, we are always staring into the horizon geared towards the next show. That’s what we are trying to convey with our next record. We spent an immense amount of time writing and doing pre-production to ensure we lived up to our own expectations and our fans. We believe this is the best representation of what Until Dawn is right now. We are extremely proud and excited to get this record to our fans, to make new ones and hit the road to play the new songs live.

Our single ‘This Fallen Fortress’ started as a song about being from Fort McMurray and the struggles we face as a band secluded so far north. But quickly turn into being about gaining strength through out any obstacle you are faced with. We as a band believe you can find strength and perseverance in any situation, and turn it into a positive. Let this dawn awaken.”

Mixing the sound of modern metal and classic rock, brothers Luke and Deke Worrell, with Adam MacLeod and Steve White have created a thirteen track exploder that appeals to both young and old alike.

TOUR DATES: THE ALBERTA HORIZON CRUSADE TOUR

Aug 2 – Fort McMurray, AB – TBA – CD Release Party

Aug 4 – Ryley, AB (Edmonton area) – Farmageddon Open Air – Show Details

Aug 22 – Calgary, AB – Dicken’s Pub

Aug 23 – Red Deer, AB – Slumland Theater

Aug 24 – Drumheller, AB – Loud As Hell Festival – Show Details

Aug 26 – Grande Prairie, AB – Better Than Fred’s

Aug 27 – Barrhead, AB – TBA

Aug 28 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous Pub

Track Listing: Horizon

1. Roamers And Lurkers
2. Strings Of The Dammed
3. The Red Sun Rises This Day
4. Third Knee
5. This Fallen Fortress
6. A Conjurer Of Cheap Tricks
7. DNR
8. Time Tested Fortune
9. The Trial
10. Polar Parallels
11. Horizon
12. WM3
13. Richard

About: Until Dawn released their self titled debut in 2011 to great success having their hit single “Table and The Plastic” get steady rotation on local Rock 97.9FM. With that strong support the band was able to successfully tour Western Canada, which included festival performances and sharing the stage with such as acts as rock legends KISS, Korn, Volbeat, Billy Talent, A Day To Remember, Hell Yeah, All Else Fails, Fozzy, Ill Scarlett, 3 Inches of Blood and Striker where they wowed audiences with their own brand of modern metal.

Releasing their sophomore album in 2013, Until Dawn is building on their previous success and setting new plans to bring their music to larger audiences around the world. All in all, Until Dawn is melodic metal at its finest, and this is just the beginning.

For more info, please visit these links:

http://www.untildawn.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Until-Dawn/116659511682711

https://twitter.com/UntilDawnMusic

0 CRIMSON SHADOWS Announce Western Canadian Crusade Tour w/ Vesperia

July 11, 2013
by Asher
· Spread The Metal Fest · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

STM Links: SpreadTheMetal.com | Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation | STM Online Store

Crimson Shadows Links: Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Reverbnation | Bandcamp

CRIMSON SHADOWS Announce Western Canadian Crusade Tour w/ Vesperia

Canadian epic metal bands CRIMSON SHADOWS recent winner ofWacken Metal Battle Canada and VESPERIA have announced plans to join forces on their first trans-continental tour entitled WESTERN CRUSADE CANADIAN TOUR! This August, VESPERIA & CRIMSON SHADOWS will hit the trans-Canada Highway from Southern Ontario to Victoria, British Columbia and back in stoic determination to bring their epic metal assault Canada-wide!

Check out the event page here https://www.facebook.com/events/670585162966905/?fref=ts

Dates:

August 5th – Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Zoo
event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/511929955529675/

August 7th – Calgary, Alberta – Dickens Pub

August 9th – Victoria, British Columbia – TBA

August 10th – Vancouver, British Columbia – Rickshaw Theatre
event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/535382993191842/

August 12th – TBA

August 14th – Edmonton, Alberta – DV8 Tavern

August 16th – Medicine Hat, Alberta – Liquid Niteclub

August 17th – Winnipeg, Manitoba – TBA

Prior to their upcoming tour, CRIMSON SHADOWS will be on their way to North Germany to take part in the International Wacken Metal Battle at the world’s largest metal festival – WACKEN OPEN AIR.

CRIMSON SHADOWS’ upcoming EP ‘SAILS OF DESTINY’ was recorded at Icehouse Studios in Goderich by Thomas Ireland (Battlesoul). Orchestrations and mixing on the EP were done by Jonathan Francois-Leduc (Blackguard, Ex-Deo) in Montreal, QC. The cover artwork was done by JM Ringuet, whose art credits include TURISAS.

To pre-order the new EP, please visit the following link:http://crimsonshadows.bandcamp.com.

Teaser – ‘Sails Of Destiny’ – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzx2NWJr1Fk

Music Video – Beyond The Mountain Wasteland – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W65LfLPt5rM

Music Video (2012) – Lost In A Dark Forest – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtqEiN6AmDI

VESPERIA‘s new album AN OLDEN TALE was recorded between October 2012 and March 2013 with Thomas Ireland (Icehouse Studios, Battlesoul)in Goderich, ON. The cover artwork for the album was done by Jan Yrlund, whose art credits include TYR, KORPIKLAANI, MANOWAR & APOCALYPTICA. AN OLDEN TALE will be available later this July on the band’s Bandcamp and Bigcartel at the following locations: http://vesperia.bandcamp.com

http://vesperia.bigcartel.com

Vesperia – The Swordsman – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyDyMvAu2CY