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Ottawa, ON melodic death thrashers Chariots of The Gods have posted a teaser for their next music video ‘Starborn’, which is off their debut full length Tides of War’released earlier this year.

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

The album was 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.

In additional news, this week’s Godcast episode ‘Eating Cum or Killing the Governor’ hosted by guitarist Matt St. Amour features Christian Carriere as they take a look back at The Walking Dead seasons, The Office finale, a couple of movies with Paul Rudd, the new Children of Bodom, Trivium and Megadeth records and other things.

To listen, please visit the following links:

Youtube Stream:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywR55JuzEtk

http://chariotsofthegods.net/godcast.html

Free direct mp3 Download:
http://www.chariotsofthegods.net/godcast/godcast-ep8.mp3

COTG will also be hitting the road this summer and performing in Ontario and Quebec for their ‘Ride The Tides Tour’ in promotion of their debut full length album.

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

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

COTG – Ride The Todes Tour

June 19 – The Belle Pub – Belleville, ON – Show Details
June 20 – The Doors Pub – Hamilton, ON
June 21 – The Atria – Oshawa, ON w/ Fatality, Buried Out Back, Darkness in Aurora, Black Concept
June 22 – The Spill – Peterborough, ON
June 23 – Bovine Sex Club – Toronto, ON
June 27 – Gatineau Midsummer Fest – Gatineau, QC
August 14 – TBA – Ottawa, ON
August 15 – Cafe Chaos – Montreal, QC
August 16 – L’Agitee – Quebec City, QC
August 17 – Grind Your Mind Open Air – Notre-Dame-Du-Bon-Conseil, QC
August 18 – Rock Cafe Stage – Trois-Rivières, QC
August 25 – Southern Ontario Metal Fest – Hamilton, ON

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

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

0 The Scene Mag – Abstract Artform ft. Relic – Through My Music

June 13, 2013
by Asher
· Abstract Artform

http://www.thescenemagazine.ca/abstract-artform-ft-relic-through-my-music/

0 Wacken Metal Battle Canada sponsored by The Scene Magazine – Semi-Final Montreal – Winners- Dissension & Hollow

June 13, 2013
by Asher
· Wacken Metal Battle Canada

http://www.thescenemagazine.ca/wacken-metal-battle-canada-semi-final-montreal/

0 FATALITY New Music Video ‘Thoughts Collide’; New Dates Added US ‘Towards Disastour’; New Album ‘Psychonaut’ Out June 28th

June 13, 2013
by Asher
· Fatality

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FATALITY New Music Video ‘Thoughts Collide’; New Dates Added US ‘Towards Disastour’; New Album ‘Psychonaut’ Out June 28th

Canadian thrash party monsters FATALITY have unleashed their highly anticipated music video ‘Thoughts Collide’ directed by Matthew Chrones Scott of Bleedingheart Productions. The video is in support of their upcoming album ‘Psychonaut’ set for release on June 28th, 2013, which is available for pre-order here and will be supported by an epic 2 month USA‘Towards Disastour’ from June 21st – August 28th.

To fund their new album, upcoming tour and music video FATALITY launched a crowd funding platform via Indiegogo.com, which was linked to http://fatality.ca. They’ve successfully received over $5,000 in fan support during the campaign for the album through this new initiative.

Indiegogo Fundraiser Video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7cti1up5zY

The band is now streaming the first single ‘Thoughts Collide’ at the following link: http://snd.sc/11r4AeF

Preview of new track ‘Monstrous’ – http://youtu.be/emazJRaFJG4

Fatality Canada / USA Dates: ‘Towards Disastour’

Up-to-date tour info can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/events/163831077118892/

June 21 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria
June 28 – Toronto CD release @ Sneaky Dee’s w/ Shotgun Cure, Call of The Wild – Show Details
June 29 – Montreal @ Piranha Bar – Show Details
June 30 – Portland, ME @ Geno’s Rock Club – Show Details
July 2 – Worcester, MA @ Hotel Vernon – Show Details
July 3 – Providence, RI @ Dusk – Show Details
July 4 – Allston, MA @ O’Briens Pub – Show Details
July 5 – Florence, MA @ Silk City Music – Show Details
July 6 – Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie – Show Details
July 8 – Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus Bar – Show Details
July 9 – Baltimore, MD @ Side Bar – Show Details
July 11 – Chesapeake, VA @ Rogers – Show Details
July 12 – Richmond, VA @ Wonderland – Show Details
July 13 – Wilmington, NC @ Reggies – Show Details
July 15 – Jacksonville, FL @ Shantytown Pub
July 16 – TBA
July 17 – Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug
July 18 – Orlando, FL – Uncle Lou’s – Show Details
July 19 – Atlanta, GA @ the Masquerade
July 20 – Pensacola, FL – Handle Bar
July 21 – Houston, TX @ White Swan w/ Zombie Holocaust – Show Details
July 23 – San Antonio, TX @ Korova w/ Zombie Holocaust
July 24 – Fort Worth, TX @ Legends Bar w/ Zombie Holocaust – Show Details
July 25 – TBA
July 26 – Midland, TX @ Blue Max w/ Zombie Holocaust – Show Details
July 27 – El Paso, TX @ Love Sprout w/ Zombie Holocaust
July 29 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad w/ Zombie Holocaust – Show Details
July 31 – TBA
August 3 – Fullerton, CA @ Riff Haus w/ Zombie Holocaust
August 4 – Los Angeles, CA @ Five Star Bar w/ Zombie Holocaust – Show Details
August 9 – Oakland, CA @ Continental Club w/ Zombie Holocaust
August 10 – Medford, OR @ MusicHead w/ Zombie Holocaust – Show Details
August 11 – Eugene, OR @ Tiny Tavern w/ Zombie Holocaust
August 12 – Portland, OR @ East End w/ Zombie Holocaust
August 14 – Seattle, WA @ Kraken w/ Zombie Holocaust
August 16 – Vancouver, BC @ The Astoria
August 17 – Portland, OR @ Tonic Lounge
August 18 – Spokane, WA @ Carr’s Corner Bar – Show Details
August 19 – Boise, ID @ TBA
August 20 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall – Show Details
August 22 – Kansas City, MO @ TBA
August 23 – St. Louis, MO @ Cusumano’s
August 24 – Chicago, IL @ TBA
August 25 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Berlin Bar
August 26 – Cleveland, OH @ The Foundry
August 27 – TBA
August 28 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Howler’s Coyote

Smarter, stronger and musically tighter than ever, FATALITY is now ready to unleash their sophomore album ‘Psychonaut’, a darker and more mature effort, Fatality bring forth their trademark energy and commitment to drunken mayhem. Tracks like “Thoughts Collide” and “Before The Collapse” delve deep into the sodden minds of their creators, bubbling with the strange alchemy of pop culture. Psychonaut is an exploration of the inner landscape of the mind, where addled thoughts and horror-polluted dreams are held up to musical scrutiny. Monstrous, ambitious, and sardonically funny as ever, FATALITY are taking their unique sound and boundless energy to the next level.

Psychonaut – Track Listing
1. Enter Purgatory
2. Thoughts Collide
3. Monstrous
4. Before the Collapse
5. Towards Disaster
6. Psychonaut
7. Satan’s Shepherd
8. Thrashterpiece II

FATALITY is:

Eytan Gordon – Lead Guitar

Spencer LeVon – Lead Vocals/Guitar

Adam Zlotnik – Bass Guitar

Mason LeVon – Drums

2011 Single T.F.E.S. – http://youtu.be/sNaYiUm6ze4

For more info, please visit these links:

Indiegogo Campaign – http://fatality.ca

Facebook – http://facebook.com/fatalitythrash

Bandcamp – http://fatality.bandcamp.com/

the FATALITY Blog – http://fatalitythrash.blogspot.ca/

SoundCloud – https://soundcloud.com/fatalitythrash

Merch Store – http://fatalitymerch.bigcartel.com

New FATALITY podcast – http://fatality.podbean.com/

0 Spread the Metal Charity Festival Announces Toronto Venue, Launches Crowd Funding Campaign And Band Search For Indie Opener w/ Suffocation, The Agonist, Augury, Skullfist & More!

June 13, 2013
by Asher
· Spread The Metal Fest

Spread the Metal Charity Festival Announces Toronto Venue, Launches Crowd Funding Campaign And Band Search For Indie Opener w/ Suffocation, The Agonist, Augury, Skullfist & More!

Spread The Metal Festival has announced they will be holding this year’s Toronto edition at the famed Opera House on September 7th and 8th. The fest will see Suffocation, The Agonist, Augury, Skull Fist and many more perform in raising funds for Kiva, an organization that reduces poverty by providing monetary support to struggling entrepreneurs in developing countries.

STM Fest organizer Matt Day comments:

“This is the second of many Spread the Metal Festivals to come, and this one comes to you in the form of Suffocation, The Agonist, Augury, Skull Fist, and 12 more tearing up The Opera House stage in Toronto. 100% of the profits from the festival are going to Kiva.org in order to fight poverty and eventually injustice around the world. There’s a lot in it for fans this year as well though, since they can make off with signed albums, VIP experiences, album downloads and so much more. Now go forth and Spread the Metal.”

To compliment the festival, the label is launching a crowd funding campaign in order to raise additional funds for Kiva.

Among the perks are signed albums and set lists from every band at the festival (including some that aren’t), guitar picks, album downloads, etc. As well, fans will have the chance to attend the sound check, hang out with the headliner of their choice, and even punch a record label exec! Full list of available perks below on the crowd funding page:

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/spread-the-metal-festival-2013/x/2699098

Band Search For Indie Opener

HOW BANDS CAN SHARE THE STAGE:

Based on a points system, bands interested in performing on the festival will have to share the following link:

http://igg.me/at/STMFest2013/x/2699098

Each “share” on FB of the STM Festival Indiegogo crowd funding campaign = 1 point
Each contributor to the campaign inspired by their participating band = 5 points
Each contribution made by a band member from a participating band = 10 points
All participating band members make a contribution = 25 points
The participating band that raises the most money through the campaign = 50 points

When making contributions on the crowd funding page, contributors are urged to add a comment letting STM Records know, which participating band they’re supporting to help get a spot on the festival lineup.

So what does the band win?

The band selected will receive an opening slot at the “Spread the Metal Festival 2013 – Toronto Edition”, full backline, get a chance to meet Suffocation, The Agonist, Augury, Skull Fist, and many more, and have their album reviewed by Spread the Metal Records and other industry reps.

Bands interested in participating and questions can email info(@)spreadthemetal.com.

Festival LINEUP:

September 7:

Evertrapped – https://www.facebook.com/evertrapped?fref=ts

Answer With Metal – https://www.facebook.com/answerwithmetal?fref=ts

The Catalyst – https://www.facebook.com/TheCatalystMTL?fref=ts

Deathpoint – https://www.facebook.com/deathpoint.metal?fref=ts

Augury – https://www.facebook.com/augury?fref=ts

TBA – Indie Opener

Suffocation – https://www.facebook.com/suffocation?fref=ts

September 8:

Nephelium – https://www.facebook.com/nephelium?fref=ts

Hallows Die – https://www.facebook.com/HallowsDie?fref=ts

Crimson Shadows – https://www.facebook.com/CrimsonShadowsBand?fref=ts

Beheading of a King – https://www.facebook.com/beheadingofaking?fref=ts

Sanktuary – https://www.facebook.com/sanktuarymetal?fref=ts

Edge of Attack – https://www.facebook.com/edgeofattackofficial?fref=ts

Skull Fist – https://www.facebook.com/skullfisted?fref=ts

The Agonist – https://www.facebook.com/TheAgonistOfficial?fref=ts

TBA – Indie Opener

More bands to be announced.

For more info, please visit these links:

2 Day Festival Pass Available here: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/279311 (Individual day passes on sale June 1st)

Festival Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/SpreadTheMetalFestival

Toronto Edition – https://www.facebook.com/events/142645535907013/

Halifax Edition – https://www.facebook.com/events/393736497391434/

Kiva – www.kiva.org

0 THE RABID WHOLE Confirm NXNE Festival Performance

June 11, 2013
by Asher
· The Rabid Whole

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THE RABID WHOLE Confirm NXNE Festival Performance

From Left to Right: JJ Tartaglia: Drums | Andreas Weiss: Vocals, Guitar | Oscar Anesetti: Bass Guitar | Chalsey Noelle: Keyboards, Vocals | George Radutu: Guitar (Photo Credit: Darko – www.darkophoto.com)

After six weeks on their Short Circuit Canadian tour & Ultrawired Generation USA tour with Italy’s Dope Stars Inc, award nominated electro / industrial rockers The Rabid Whole have confirmed they will be returning to this year’s NXNE festival for a late night 2AM showcase on Friday, June 14th at Cherry Cola.

“We are so excited to return to NXNE and blow the roof off of Cherry Cola’s. They won’t know what hit ’em ;)” comments vocalist / guitarist Andreas Weiss.

The band performed at last year’s fest to rave reviews from local press.

Tmakworld.com comments:

‘Definitely the most energetic performance of the night and the crowd at The Bovine were having a good rocking time.’

FridaeTV comments:

‘The Rabid Whole ended my night with a bang! As soon as they started playing, their energy filled the tiny venue that is the Bovine. They had a grand sound, great stage presence and they jumped around the little stage rocking out harder than a lot of other bands I’ve seen.’