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0 EPK – Scimitar – Shadows of Man (2019)

July 24, 2019
by Asher
· EPKs · Scimitar

Scimitar – Shadows of Man (2019)

For Fans of Amon Amarth, 3 Inches of Blood, Ensiferum, Skeletonwitch

Release Date: August 23, 2019
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Publicist / Press Relations – Jon Asher – asher(@)ashermediarelations.com

Bookings: Angus Lennox – scimitarofficial(@)gmail.com – 250-415-1056

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“Shadows of Man is gritty, furious, and packs way more variety into it than I would have ever expected. With a sound that’s in the realm of Ensiferum and Vanir, Scimitar’s combination of death, black, and folk elements will be welcome with any fan of the dark side of folk metal.” – Metal Observer

“In a departure from their original sound, Shadows of Man elevates Scimitar to a higher, more mature level. Back with their first effort (and a solid effort it is!) in years, Scimitar have sliced their way back onto the scene.” – Powerthorn

“Fans of melodic death metal with lots melodies, and in this case the melodies are of the folky/proggy variety, would find this Canadian band a worthwhile investigation.” – Metal Bulletin

“More reasons to love Canada! From Victoria, B.C. we have Scimitar and their latest album is Shadows of Man. A fusion of styles awaits you as they invite the listener to join them in an epic journey of times long ago. They make a solid and inviting sound that incorporates elements of melodic death metal, black metal,and folk metal to contrast with and complement the heavy riffs, powerful drumming, and Viking style vocals.” – Boston Rock Radio

“Shadows of Man” is an experimental, refreshing album, which I especially liked because of the variety. “Shadows of Man” ist ein experimentierfreudiges, erfrischendes Album, das mir vorallem der Abwechslung wegen gefallen hat.” – Silence Magazin

“What I would (and have for the last year or so), consider the top metal prospect of Canada, Scimitar, keep doing what you’re doing because greatness is on its way.”- Metal Master Kingdom

“Deliciously captivating as it is heavy, Scimitar throw their hats into the battle for the best Viking/Pagan Metal act – and they are on their way to winning it all in a bloody conflict that will kill most of the false metal that tries and horribly fails to deliver.” – MetalBite

Album Title: Shadows of Man
Release Date: August 23, 2019
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
1. State of Nature
2. Knights Collapse (SINGLE)
3. Flayed on the Birch Rack
4. Wandering at the Moon
5. To Cultivate with Spears
6. Shadows of Man I: Imperium
7. Shadows of Man II: Cataclysm
8. Where Ancient Spectres Lie
9. Mysterium, Tremendum et Fascinans
Album Length: approx 48 minutes

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Noel Anstey, Angus Lennox, Clayton Basi, Jesse Turner
• All songs written by: Noel Anstey/Angus Lennox
• Produced by: Noel Anstey
• Mixed by: Noel Anstey/Martin Schoeps
• Mastered by: Martin Schoeps
• Album Artwork by: Hammk (https://www.deviantart.com/hammk)
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

Album Band and Live Line Up:
Angus Lennox (Vocals/Bass)
Noel Anstey (Guitar)
Jesse Turner (Guitar)
Clayton Basi (Drums)

Discography:
2019 – Shadows of Man
2014 – Wandering at the Moon – Single
2013 – To Cultivate with Spears – Single
2010 – Black Waters – LP
2009 – The Art of Pillage – EP

Shared Stage with:
Ensiferum, Arkona, Soulfly, Septic Flesh, Heidevolk, Unleash the Archers, Inquisition, Archspire, Hibria, Anciients, Woods of Ypres, Mitochondrion, Arsis, Helsott, Into Eternity

Tours and Festivals:
2019 – Path to Glory Tour (Ensiferum/Septic Flesh) – Vancouver, BC
2018 – Vancouver Island Metal Festival – Victoria, BC
2017 – Vancouver Island Metal Festival – Victoria, BC
2015 – Yav North American Tour (Arkona/Heidevolk) – Victoria, BC
2014 – Farmageddon – Edmonton, AB
2014 – Shadows of the West Tour – BC/AB
2013 – Armstrong Metalfest – Armstrong, BC
2011 – Absolute Underground’s Rising Scum Fest – Victoria, BC

Artist Endorsements:
Clayton Basi – RAYA Drums/Imperial Cymbals

L-R: Clayton Basi (Drums) | Angus Lennox (Vocals/Bass) | Jesse Turner (Guitars) | Noel Anstey (Guitars)

Photo Credit: Aaron Lam

SHORT BIO

Scimitar is a metal band hailing from the island capital of Victoria, BC, Canada. Combining influences from melodic-death, folk, and black metal; Scimitar features uncompromisingly heavy drums, high-rollicking fingerstyle bass, dual-guitar-driven harmonies, and gruff yet sharply enunciated harsh vocals that deliver lyrics based in historical fiction and fantasy.

Since 2008 they have firmly cemented their boots in the western Canadian music scene opening for the likes of Ensiferum, Septic Flesh, and Arkona; playing at festivals including Absolute Underground’s Rising Scum Fest, Vancouver Island Metal Festival and Armstrong Metal Fest and releasing two full-length albums, ‘Black Waters’ in 2010 and ‘Shadows of Man’ in 2019.

This musical package is manifested live through blistering energy and sword-edged focus on the audience. Most of Scimitar’s chronicle remains blank, as they have much more to offer the world of metal.

LONG BIO

Scimitar was formed in 2008 by high-school friends Angus Lennox (vocals/bass), Clayton Basi (drums), and the brothers Anstey; George (guitars) and Noel (guitar). The band’s debut album ‘Black Waters’ was released in 2010 with David Douglas on keyboards. In 2011, Scimitar headlined Absolute Underground’s Rising Scum Fest, supported by the soon-to-be tech-metal legends Archspire. David Douglas then left Scimitar in 2012 to pursue his education in music and the band decided to stay as a four-piece.

The next installment of new Scimitar material emerged in spring 2013 during the South of Heaven Symposium: “To Cultivate With Spears” was the band’s first self-recorded single; it was also the first of many Scimitar songs with lyrics directly based in a historical narrative. In 2013, Scimitar played Armstrong Metalfest and Farmageddon in the summer of 2014. Later that summer, Scimitar embarked on their first tour across western Canada, Shadows of the West. “Wandering at the Moon”, the second self-produced single, was released on the first day of the tour with another studio music video.

2016 would be a year of turbulent change for Scimitar when Anstey; founding member, lead-guitarist and older brother to Noel; left the band to pursue his budding career in the new Canadian marijuana industry. In early 2017, Anstey’s replacement was recruited, Jesse ‘J-Star’ Turner. In the fall of 2017, Scimitar finally began recording Shadows of Man. Hard at work on the production they only broke stride to play Vancouver Island Metal Festival in 2017 and 2018. In early 2019 the band would then play the gig of their lives, opening for Ensiferum (Scimitar’s main musical influence) and Septic Flesh at the Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver. Soon after, Scimitar announced that Shadows of Man had finally been recorded and will be released on August 23rd, the first night of Vancouver Island Metal Festival 2019.

This musical package is manifested live through blistering energy and sword-edged focus on the audience. Scimitar has shared the stage with metal notables such as Ensiferum, Arkona, Soulfly, Septic Flesh, Heidevolk, Unleash the Archers, Inquisition, and Archspire.

0 The Rock Metal Podcast – Interview – E438: CENTURIES OF DECAY

July 24, 2019
by Asher
· Centuries of Decay

http://www.therockmetalpodcast.ca/2019/07/e438-centuries-of-decay.html

0 1340mag – Elektric Mistress “Overall, I super, super dig this record. I’ll be honest, I was intrigued by the cover art and I’m so glad I gave it a chance. These guys are straight out of the seventies, without sounding like posers or hangers-on. If you love Deep Purple, Blue Oyster Cult, Pink Floyd, Steppenwolf, Iron Butterfly, and the like, then here is some modern music you will most definitely fall in love with.”

July 24, 2019
by Asher
· Elektric Mistress

1340mag – Elektric Mistress “Overall, I super, super dig this record. I’ll be honest, I was intrigued by the cover art and I’m so glad I gave it a chance. These guys are straight out of the seventies, without sounding like posers or hangers-on. If you love Deep Purple, Blue Oyster Cult, Pink Floyd, Steppenwolf, Iron Butterfly, and the like, then here is some modern music you will most definitely fall in love with.” https://buff.ly/2OhwxUK

0 Glacially Musical – Classic Spins with KOSM’s Erik Leonhard

July 24, 2019
by Asher
· KOSM

http://glaciallymusical.blogspot.com/2019/07/classic-spins-with-kosms-erik-leonhard.html

0 Waingro – III – Hellbound.ca

July 24, 2019
by Asher
· Waingro

The third album from Vancouver trio Waingro might be the missing link between Bison and Baptists, with shades of Red Fang and Saint Vitus thrown in for good measure.

https://www.hellbound.ca/2019/07/waingro-iii/

0 Swept Media – Swept Up Episode 4 – Phaeton

July 24, 2019
by Asher
· Phaeton

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ic74w-b7bdc8?utm_campaign=a_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=a_share

0 Podcast Episode 20: Centuries of Decay – Metal as Medicine

July 24, 2019
by Asher
· Centuries of Decay

http://metalasmedicine.com/2019/07/24/podcast-episode-20-centuries-of-decay/

0 Rocky Mountain Outlook – Canmore’s first alternative metal and punk festival to hit artsPlace – Widow’s Peak

July 24, 2019
by Asher
· Widow's Peak

https://www.rmotoday.com/mountain-guide/canmores-first-alternative-metal-and-punk-festival-to-hit-artsplace-1589259

0 IRON KINGDOM Announces North American Tour Dates In Support of New Album “On The Hunt”

July 23, 2019
by Asher
· Iron Kingdom · Music News

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 23, 2019

For fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Queensryche, Fates Warning, Riot, Helloween

IRON KINGDOM Announces North American Tour Dates In Support of New Album “On The Hunt”

The 80s Live Again With The Traditional Styled Canadian Heavy Metal

“On The Hunt” Out October 4, 2019 – Album Pre-Order Available

Far Left: Leighton Holmes (Bass) | Centre Left: Chris Osterman (Vocals & Guitar) | Centre Right: Megan Merrick (Guitar) | Far Right: Chris Sonea (Drums)

Photo Credit: Benjamin Somobere

Announcing the release of their new album “On The Hunt” on October 4, 2019, Vancouver heavy metallers IRON KINGDOM are excited to share the first batch of North American tour dates in support of the full-length. The tour will kick off in Vancouver, BC on October 3rd and take the band on a 2-month trek across Canada, the USA and Mexico, ending in Everett, WA on December 1st (dates listed below).

The band comments:

“Our upcoming ‘Road Warriors North American Tour 2019’ marks the beginning of a new era for Iron Kingdom, we’re returning to many of our favourite cities across the continent with a new lineup and a new album! We can’t wait to see our fans and friends and bring ‘On The Hunt’ into a live setting. It’s due time we make our mark across the land once again!”

Inspired by legendary pillars of heavy metal such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, The Scorpions, and Rush, IRON KINGDOM is well known for their energetic and electrifying stage presence, as well as intricate musical melodies that bring listeners back to a time when the genre was in its prime.

Now they are back with a new album “On the Hunt”, which is sure to remind people of the glory days of metal. With two new members in the lineup, there are new inspirations and approaches in the music while maintaining the traditional sound. They hope the album is well received by fans:

“We’re believing fans can expect the new record to be a lot more traditional in style, more accessible with a lot more rocker tunes, lots of catchy melodies and speed metal riffs, shorter songs, more packed with action, as opposed to the previous album with long epic passages. We wanted this record to include lots of great live tunes we can carry in our set for years to come!”

The nine new tracks are fun tunes that translate well into a live setting, which is paramount for IRON KINGDOM who take great pride in their live show. Fans of the classic including Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Queensryche, and Helloween will revel in IRON KINGDOM who put a modern spin on traditional heavy metal.

“On The Hunt” is due out October 4, 2019 and available for pre-order via the band’s online store here.

IRON KINGDOM – ‘Road Warriors – North American Tour 2019’
Thurs, Oct 3 – Vancouver, BC – Red Room
Thurs, Oct 10 – Port Alberni, BC – Rainbow Room
Fri, Oct 11 – Cumberland, BC – The Waverley
Sat, Oct 12 – Nanaimo, BC – The Cambie
Sun, Oct 13 – Victoria, BC – Copper Owl
Thurs, Oct 17 – Seattle, WA – The Highline
Fri, Oct 18 – Medford, OR – Bamboo Room
Sat, Oct 19 – Sacramento, CA – On The Y
Sun, Oct 20 – Oakland, CA – TBA
Mon, Oct 21 – Cupertino, CA – X-Bar
Weds, Oct 23 – Apple Valley, CA – Frogee’s Bar
Thurs, Oct 24 – Anaheim, CA – Doll Hut
Fri. Oct 25 – San Diego, CA – Tower Bar
Sat, Oct 26 – Tijuana, MEX – Mous Tache
Sun, Oct 27 – Downey, Los Angeles, CA – The Epic Lounge
Weds, Oct 30 – Tucson, AZ – House of Bards
Thurs, Oct 31 – El Paso, TX – B17 Bombers
Fri, Nov 1 – San Antonio, TX – The Mix
Sat, Nov 2 – Lawton, OK – Railhead Saloon
Sun, Nov 3 – Houston, TX – Acadia Bar
Weds, Nov 6 – Atlanta, GA – 529
Thurs, Nov 7 – Raleigh, NC – The Maywood
Fri, Nov 8 – Wilmington, DE – Bar XIII
Sat, Nov 9 – Baltimore, MD – TBA
Sun, Nov 10 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
Tues, Nov 12 – Philadelphia, PA – The Tusk
Weds, Nov 13 – Queens, NY – Blackthorn 51
Thurs, Nov 14 – Worcester, MA – Ralph’s Diner
Fri, Nov 15 – Rochester, NY – Bug Jar
Sat, Nov 16 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar
Sun, Nov 17 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
Mon, Nov 18, Quebec City, QC – Scanner Bistro
Tues, Nov 19 – Ottawa, ON – The Dominion Tavern
Weds, Nov 20 – Windsor, ON – The Back Stage
Thurs, Nov 21 – Hamtramck, MI – New Dodge Lounge
Fri, Nov 22 – Chicago, IL – TBA
Sat, Nov 23 – Madison, WI – The Wisco
Sun, Nov 24 – Minneapolis, MN – Club Underground
Tues, Nov 26 – Keokuk, IA – Joystix Rockade (ShiverFest II)
Weds, Nov 27 – Denver, CO – Tennyson Tap
Fri, Nov 29 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban
Sat, Nov 30 – Portland, OR – High Water Mark
Sun, Dec 1 – Everett, WA – Tony V’s Garage

Track Listing:
1. White Wolf
2. Driftin’ Through Time
3. Sign Of The Gods
4. Keep It Steel
5. Raze And Ruin
6. Road Warriors
7. Invaders
8. Paragon
9. The Dream

Album Artwork by Alan Lathwell

For More Info:
IronKingdom.com
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Instagram
Youtube

BIO:

Inspired by legendary pillars of heavy metal such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, The Scorpions, and Rush, Iron Kingdom is well known for their energetic and electrifying stage presence, as well as intricate musical melodies that bring listeners back to a time when the genre was in its prime.

Formed in Surrey, Canada, in June of 2011, Iron Kingdom’s intent was to fill the gap of bands that are heavy, but not extreme, melodic but not mainstream, technical but approachable. ‘Curse Of The Voodoo Queen’ was released on Dec 14, 2011, and the band took the opportunity to tour western Canada, along with an appearance on the CTV Show, Canada’s Got Talent (viewership of 1 million on that episode). With the debut album finishing its cycle, the group decided it was time to record a new album, and by April 26, 2013, ‘Gates Of Eternity’ was released. Garnering strong reviews and attention from around the world, Iron Kingdom was invited to perform at Germany’s Keep It True XVII festival.

Following this massive milestone, Iron Kingdom set out to pursue as many opportunities as they could spending some serious time on the road through Canada in 2013, Europe in 2014, followed by a tour in the USA with California’s Night Demon. The band had created some major momentum and Iron Kingdom were spreading their moniker far and wide in support of the first two releases.

On July 30, 2015, Iron Kingdom released not one but two more albums, ‘Ride For Glory’, their 3rd full-length album, as well as ‘Unleashed At The Kraken (Live In Seattle)’, an exclusive live E.P. recorded on a previous tour. The band set out on the road again in support of the two new releases. The tour was unfortunately riddled with many trials, including a vehicle accident that almost killed the band members. Life on the road continued, including a massive North American tour in 2016, as well as a tour in Brazil in a supporting slot for former frontman of Iron Maiden, Blaze Bayley.

As of 2019, with a new lineup and a new album ‘On The Hunt’ on its way, Iron Kingdom will once again be ready to take the world by storm and aid in the revival of the mighty and classic sounds of Traditional Heavy Metal.

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“their latest work is the most refined Iron Kingdom album. One word obligatory item for old heavy school freaks.” – Power Metal Warrior (Poland) (Ride For Glory Review 2015)

“This is a tremendous throwback into the (first) golden age of metal.” – Merchants of Air (Belgium) (Ride For Glory Review 2015)

““Gates Of Eternity” could prove to be one of the most important discoveries in 2013 for U.S. Metal lovers.” – Rock Hard Magazine (Germany) (Gates of Eternity Review 2013)

“Sometimes you just want some glorious old school metal that makes you want to batter a dragon to death. Iron Kingdom are said band and from the opening track, At The Gates, I’m sold. When we reach Crowned In Iron we truly reach old school metal at its finest” – Sound the Charge (Scotland) (Gates of Eternity Review 2013)

“I want an Iron Kingdom/Voodoo Queen Baseball Tee so I can blast this album and try to sing along, banging my head and driving to the stadium in my Trans Am to drink cans of Bud in the parking lot before the Iron Kingdom show! I wish it was the 80’s right now.” – Metal Titans (Canada) (Curse of the Voodoo Queen Review 2011)

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0 Prog Rockers THE SLYDE Announces ’10 Years And Counting Tour’

July 23, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · The Slyde

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 23, 2019

For fans of Rush, Dream Theater, Coheed and Cambria, Haken

Prog Rockers THE SLYDE Announces ’10 Years And Counting Tour’

L-R: Nathan Da Silva (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Sarah Westbrook (Keyboards, Samples), Andrew Suarez (Drums), Alberto Campuzano (Bass, Backup Vocals)

Celebrating 10 years of performing and recording their melodic prog rock since first forming in Ottawa, ON in 2009 to later re-locate permanently to Toronto, ON, THE SLYDE are proud to announce their ’10 Years And Counting Tour’ (dates listed below). During their 10 year career, THE SLYDE has recorded and released two albums ‘Awakening’ (2018) and ‘Feed The Machine’ (2011) along with four EPS, ‘Back Again’ (2017), ‘New World Sympathy’ (2012), ‘The Slyde II’ (2010) and ‘The Slyde I’ (2009). The band has also played nearly 200 shows on the Eastern Canadian circuit, sharing the stage with such bands as Protest The Hero, Down With Webster, Angra, Pain of Salvation, F*ck The Facts, Dana Fuchs, and Timber Timbre among others, and have made past appearances at Ottawa Bluesfest, Canadian Music Week, IndieWeek, and Cornwall Lift-Off. Before they hit the road for the Ontario tour during September, THE SLYDE will be performing on August 2nd at Wacken Open Air in Germany, a festival with an attendance of over 80,000. The band is performing at the festival after winning the 2019 Wacken Metal Battle Canada competition and being selected to represent their home country at the Wacken Metal Battle international final.

The band comments:

“We are pleased that we made it 10 years doing what we love to do. And it couldn’t be better, in terms of timing, that we are chosen as the Canadian reps for the Wacken Metal Battle international final – which we are beyond stoked for. For the tour, we’ll be doing some songs we haven’t played in years, and we hope to see some longtime fans in attendance. And after the tour, we’ll be hitting the studio to release something special for our 10 year anniversary, so look out for that come Christmas time. Here’s to another 10 years!”

THE SLYDE is driven by Nathan Da Silva’s elegant vocals and passionate guitar work, Sarah Westbrook’s powering keyboard skills, and the powerful rhythm section of bassist Alberto Campuzano and drummer Andrew Suarez (with long-time drummer/songwriter Brendan Soares), the band are to catch the ears of any technically minded melodic prog rock and metal fans of bands such as Rush, Dream Theater, Haken, Coheed and Cambria, and Megadeth.

The band latest album “Awakening” is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Distrokid here.

Album stream here.
‘Back Again’ – Music Video here.
‘Divide’ – Music Video here.
‘Fading’ – Lyric Video here.

THE SLYDE – ’10 Years And Counting Tour’:
Sept 6 – Hamilton, ON – Corktown – info
Sept 7 – Cornwall, ON – Lola’s – info
Sept 13 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks – info
Sept 27 – London, ON – Call The Office – info
Sept 28 – Peterborough, ON – Red Dog – info
Oct 3 – Barrie, ON – Foxx Lounge – info
Oct 4 – Toronto, ON – Rivoli – info
Oct 5 – Kingston, ON – The Mansion – info

THE SLYDE Live Line Up:
Nathan Da Silva (Vocals, Guitar)
Sarah Westbrook (Keyboards, Samples)
Alberto Campuzano (Bass, Vocals)
Andrew Suarez (Drums)

For more info:
TheSlyde.ca
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EPK

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“Vigorous and passionate, these players shine brightly, each contributing dynamic passages as witnessed in “Walk With Me”, “Fading”, and “Divide”. ” – Bravewords.com

“The Slyde have written a full-length rock record that is retro yet contemporary, edgy yet smooth. There are plenty of dynamics while staying high-energy and never boring or overwrought. Well-balanced and entertaining, these songs are progressive but not pretentious. Have a listen then tell your friends! ” – Progressive Music Planet

“If you’re looking for a familiar prog-rock band in the stylings of Rush, Dream Theater, Coheed and Cambria, and even a bit of Protest the Hero with a new-age twist, look no further and grab the album today ” – Canadian Beats

“…an impressive step forward/return to form for these Canadian bright-eyed musicians and stands to solidify their name as one of the more promising ventures in the increasingly prolific progressive metal scene.” – Heavy Blog is Heavy, on the ‘Back Again’ EP

“Not just an epic heavy prog-fest, The Slyde have delivered an intelligent and compelling 4-track EP that hints at much promise to come from this Canadian four piece.” – ProgRadar, on the ‘Back Again’ EP

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