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0 Out Today! Psychedelic Prog DIZZY MYSTICS ‘Wanderlost – RIYL = Tool, Primus, Frank Zappa, Steely Dan, Yes, Torche, Pink Floyd’
0 PureGrainAudio: Spain’s HELEVORN Share Their TOP 10 Fun Facts About Playing Metal in Mallorca
0 SAWYER PATH’s New Music Video ‘Through The Lies’ Explores The Turbulence Of A Toxic Relationship

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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 3, 2019
For fans of Papa Roach, Bullet For My Valentine, I Prevail
SAWYER PATH’s New Music Video ‘Through The Lies’ Explores The Turbulence Of A Toxic Relationship

Montreal’s SAWYER PATH is releasing the latest video for the track ‘Through The Lies’ off their 2018 album ‘Toxic Temptation’.
Focused on writing catchy, alternative metalcore with heavy breakdowns and melodic riffs, they have worked together since 2009 and have released two EP’s and three LP’s. Over the years their sound has matured including the two new guitarists they gained as of their last release. SAWYER PATH explains the recent album:
“Our closest fans were pretty stoked by our new material. The two new guitarists have been working together for 15 years so they have quite a chemistry. That changed the sound of the band a bit, but it’s not too drastic and people love it so we’re very proud of this one.”
With relatable lyrical themes including relationships, addictions, failures, and achievements, SAWYER PATH makes an effort to inject their songs with feeling and passion. ‘Through The Lies’ is about a toxic relationship, and the band explains the video behind it:
“The video gives the audience a claustrophobic atmosphere with a dark tone. There is also a blue light on the left and a red light on the right to represent the contrast of love/hate like our album cover. We wanted the fans to feel a tormented sensation with the heavy riffs and dark lyrics, explaining a toxic relationship with someone you need to break away from.”
Melodic and groovy, ‘Through The Lies’ is recommended for fans of Bullet For My Valentine, Papa Roach, and I Prevail
‘Through The Lies’ can be watched via YouTube Channel SpaceUntravel: https://youtu.be/_-tEcSYXhaQ
‘Toxic Temptation’ is available for stream and download on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes.
Music Video – ‘Blind’ – https://youtu.be/nmSj36CAlfI
Show Dates:
May 12 – Montreal, QC – Foufounes Electriques w/ The Veer Union
May 26 – Montreal, QC – Le National – Breakdown Fest
Aug 16 – Quebec City, QC – L’Anti Bar

Track Listing:
1. Reborn
2. Rise From The Ashes
3. Blind
4. Through The Lies
5. Every Little Thing
6. Crawl
7. Toxic Temptation
8. My Medication
9. Running Out Of Time
For more info:
Official Website: https://sawyerpath.wixsite.com/sawyerpathband
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sawyerpath/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sawyerpath
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sawyerpathband/
BIO:
The band’s name comes from the character Tom Sawyer who was a wise and rebel teenager that was always looking for adventure. He understood that freedom was the principal gift of life and used this to realize his dreams. The band supports this philosophical thought that you can gain success through the freedom of doing what you love. We all have different paths in life, but it doesn’t mean that you are any less if you don’t follow the same tendencies as the majority. “Don’t go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.“ (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Sawyer Path was a rebirth of Sean Mackay (vocals) and Alex Samson(bass/vocals) when they teamed up with drummer Pete Richard in June 2009. Since Sean and Alex used to be in a punk rock band before, the arrival of Pete drastically changed the sound of the band.
“Enter The Fog” came out in January 2013 after which the band added a new guitarist (Oliver L’Heureux) to their line-up and released their second record called “Escape My Demons” in February 2015. This EP signified the beginning of a new era for the band. In 2016, Sawyer Path added a new guitarist, Olivier Veilleux, to their line up to create a new dynamic for the next album. The third album called “Toxic Temptation”, came out on April 13th, 2018.
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0 AS I MAY Posts New Music Video ‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’ + Announce New Album “My Own Creations” Out July 26 Worldwide via Rockshots Records, July 24 In Japan via Spiritual Beast

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Montreal, QC – May 3, 2019
AS I MAY Announce New Album “My Own Creations” + Music Video For First Single “Pride Goes Before A Fall”
“My Own Creations” Out July 26 Worldwide via Rockshots Records, July 24 In Japan via Spiritual Beast

Finnish modern metal act AS I MAY announce they will be releasing their second album “My Own Creations” this coming July 2019. Signing with labels Rockshots Records (Italy) and Spiritual Beast (Japan), the sophomore full length is slated for a worldwide release on July 26thalong with it being available in Japan on July 24th.
“My Own Creations” is a fast-paced blend of modern metal with metalcore highlights. It’s heavy, melodic and unique; and sonically more mature than AS I MAY‘s previous release “Speak No Evil” (2017). Working on writing music that is easy to identify with a digital atmosphere, AS I MAY make their listeners headbang and sing along to the catchy choruses.
The first single from the album is ‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’, it is full of unique tones, dynamic riffs, and impeccable production. As part of an album that is written to be listened to in full, ‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’ sets a dark tone with excellent production in the video. The band explains the meaning behind the song:
“‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’ is like a fast-moving train with catchy synth melody that drills into your head and stays there for the whole day. It’s got Rammstein stylish riffs that will make you continuously headbang. The bridge has a very nice dynamic beautiful vocal melody to add with an infectious chorus.”
Paying homage to many old school metal bands, In Flames fans will find a special affinity for this Finnish act.
Watch the video for ‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’ on YouTube.
Single stream and download available at http://smarturl.it/AsIMay
For more info:
Rockshots: www.rockshots.eu
Official Website: www.asimay.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/asimay.official
Instagram: www.instagram.com/asimay_official
Twitter: www.twitter.com/asimay_official
BIO:
As I May is four-piece modern melodic metal band from Mikkeli, Finland – formed in 2016. The group now consists of Tipi Nokelainen (vocals and bass); Lasse Hiltunen (vocals and guitar); Jani Valhola (backup vocals and guitars) and Marko Korhonen (drums). As I May has since started to gain ground in the Finnish heavy metal scene. The music’s soul lies within catchy melodies and big choruses. As I May combines modern elements, yet keeps focussing on the heavier side.
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0 DIZZY MYSTICS Premiere Full Stream of Psychedelic Prog Debut ‘Wanderlost’ via PureGrainAudio

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Montreal, QC – May 2, 2019
For fans of Tool, Primus, Frank Zappa, Steely Dan, Yes, Torche, Pink Floyd
DIZZY MYSTICS Premiere Full Stream of Psychedelic Prog Debut ‘Wanderlost’ via PureGrainAudio
Psychedelic Prog Debut Album “Wanderlost” Out May 3, 2019
L-R: Jeff Laird (Drums), Kyle Halldorson (Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin), Alexandre Joyal (Guitar), Aaron Bacon (Bass)
Photo Credit: Lindsey Sturgeon
At long last, DIZZY MYSTICS out of Winnipeg, Canada is ready to serve their debut album chock full of psychedelic flavours simmered in funk with just a dash of metal. “Wanderlost” will reach ideal serving temperature on May 3, 2019, and is sure to satisfy anyone with an appetite for Tool, Primus, Frank Zappa, and Steely Dan.
Before their self-released album is officially out, the band has teamed up with PureGrainAudio.com for an exclusive stream of the full-length at the following link: https://puregrainaudio.com/audio/get-lost-in-some-prog-rock-with-dizzy-mystics-s-brand-new-album-wanderlost-exclusive-premiere
“Wanderlost” contains 10 songs each containing the recommended daily servings of groove, intensity, melody and catchy vocals with the singles “Diamond Duller”; “The Frequent See, Consistent Seas” and “Letter”, which all have been pleasing the critics that got their hands on them. The album was self-recorded; mixed by John Paul Peters (Private Ear Recording, Winnipeg); mastered by Ed Brooks (Resonant Mastering, Seattle) and the album artwork was crafted by Ben Duncan.
The band comments:
“Dizzy Mystics are thrilled to announce the release of our debut LP “Wanderlost”. We have set out to encapsulate our diverse range of musical influences into a genre-bending rock experience. Every possible emotion we have felt bleeds through these songs in their own unexpected sonic twists and turns. See where it takes you, and enjoy!”
Album pre-order is available on Bandcamp here.
Music Video – “The Frequent See, Consistent Seas” – https://youtu.be/fjvl1-dGmu0
Show Dates:
May 2 – Sainte-Thérèse, QC – Le Montecristo
May 3 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks
May 4 – Sudbury, ON – Townehouse Tavern
May 9 – Toronto, ON – Cherry Cola’s – Canadian Music Week

Track Listing:
1. Letter (4:42)
2. Shindigjig (4:43)
3. Fallasophy (5:02)
4. The Frequent See, Consistent Seas (2:50)
5. The Anti-Dream (5:09)
6. The Scythe Pendulum Swing (7:33)
7. Diamond Duller (4:56)
8. Jaunter (5:26)
9. Rester (Analog Chameleon) (5:01)
10. Wanderlost (11:09)
Album Length: 56:36
Recording Line Up:
Kyle Halldorson (all vocals, guitars, bass, mandolin, assorted percussion, lyrics, music, songwriter)
Aaron Edgar (all drums)
Gerrit Delaquis, Kelsey Halldorson, Paula DaCosta (guest vocals on track 07-Diamond Duller)
Live Band Line Up:
Kyle Halldorson (lead vocal, guitars, mandolin)
Alexandre Joyal (guitar, backup vocal)
Aaron Bacon (bass, backup vocal)
Jeff Laird (drums, backup vocal)
For more info:
https://dizzymystics.com
https://facebook.com/dizzymystics
https://instagram.com/dizzymystics
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-c6l
BIO:
Dizzy Mystics Soup for the Rocker’s Soul;
2 cups Psychedelic
2 cups Progressive
1 cup Hearty 70’s Metal
3 tbsp. Jazz
3 tbsp. Funk
2 tbsp. Folk
1 tbsp. Soul
A pinch of Celtic Pepper is optional
(Measurements of each ingredient are subject to change for each batch made)
As the recipe implies, rock music is the spoon that stirs the soup, and no genre (or spice) is out of the question for Dizzy Mystics. Climbing out the stock pot in 2015, Dizzy Mystics are a psychedelic rock band based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. One can expect a dynamically diverse, tastefully complex, and energetic dose of adventurous hard rock with feet moving rhythmic swagger, and stargazing melodies.
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“It is clear that Dizzy Mystics may be among the most unique of the vibrant Canadian rock scene to be delivering tracks that will leave fans of classic, progressive, and 90’s alternative rock excited for what is to come.” – Canadian Beats
“Mysticism aside, this band certainly got the “dizzy” part right! The Winnipeg rock quartet Dizzy Mystics offer up a staggering musical concoction that, considering its progressive and experimental flair, is surprisingly radio-ready. Think Rush and Primus drinking wine with Tool before dropping acid with Frank Zappa and checking out a jazz club with Steely Dan. Dizzying, right? Jokes aside, frontman Kyle Halldorson, guitarist Alexandre Joyal, drummer Jeffrey Laird and bassist Aaron Bacon have some serious chops and, with the right amount of work, gigging and outside help, this Canadian act has the potential to not only see the end of the tarmac, but to also take off!” – PureGrainAudio
“Diamond Duller moves and groves, in interesting rhythms, changing from one beat to another, shifting and clanging with energy. The vocals bring about high energy and ensure the listener is hooked from the get go.” – The Median Man
“The quartet has crafted a psychedelic and progressive sound upon many others including melodic hard rock and funk. The band takes you through a heavy and psychedelic trip on their latest single.” – Technical Music Review
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0 Metal Temple – Tanagra – Meridiem – “If you love powerful melodies, but you want more depth to your music, this is for you. My favorite part of this album is the diversity: no song sounds the same one after the other and each display different strengths and aspects the band can bring to the table.”
“If you love powerful melodies, but you want more depth to your music, this is for you. My favorite part of this album is the diversity: no song sounds the same one after the other and each display different strengths and aspects the band can bring to the table.”
http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/t_2/tanagra-meridiem.htm
0 Heavy Music Headquarters – Gone Cosmic – Sideways In Time
http://www.heavymusichq.com/the-progress-report-april-2019/
“Sideways in Time is a fantastic album, with great Pink Floyd-inspired songs centered upon lengthy guitar jams and stellar bass play. Capping it all off in fantastic fashion is Thurgood, who absolutely slays on the microphone, elevating every song into the upper echelon of powerful, progressive goodness. What it adds up to is inspired, emotional, interesting songs led by an outstanding vocal performance. Sideways in Time is this column’s pick of the month.”
0 April 2019 – Metallian – Tanagra
0 Wacken Metal Battle Canada – 2019 National Final – May 25 In Calgary! w/ The Slyde (Toronto), The Myopia Condition (Red Deer), Blackwater Burial (Vancouver), Fjell Thyngor (Calgary); One Unsigned Canadian Band To Play Wacken Open Air 2019

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Montreal, QC – May 1, 2019
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Wacken Metal Battle Canada – 2019 National Final – May 25 In Calgary!
w/ The Slyde (Toronto), The Myopia Condition (Red Deer), Blackwater Burial (Vancouver), Fjell Thyngor (Calgary)
One Unsigned Canadian Band To Play Wacken Open Air 2019

Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2019 – Spotify Battle Bands Playlist here. (more to be added)
Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video here.
Video of 2018 Champion Centuries of Decay at Wacken Open Air here.
Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce the 2019 national final on May 25th in Calgary, AB at Dickens. The event will send one independent unsigned Canadian band to perform at the world’s largest metal festival, Wacken Open Air, which features Sabaton, Parkway Drive, Demons & Wizards, Powerwolf, Airbourne, Rose Tattoo, Within Temptation, Meshuggah and many more. Full details here.
After multiple battles between the months of January and April across the country in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, and Halifax, only one band will rule them all. Demonstrating their crushing blasting moshing sounds of metal, four bands have been selected by respected industry judges to represent their areas for the Wacken Metal Battle Canada national final.
These following bands will be competing for one to be crowned the 2019 champion of Wacken Metal Battle Canada.
Eastern Final Winner – The Slyde (Toronto, ON) – www.facebook.com/theslydecanada
Western Final Winner – The Myopia Condition (Red Deer, AB) – https://www.facebook.com/The-Myopia-Condition-1394941280540493/
BC Final Winner – Blackwater Burial (Vancouver, BC) – www.facebook.com/blackwaterburialofficial
Calgary Final Winner – Fjell Thyngor (Calgary) https://www.facebook.com/fjellthyngor/
National Final Judging Panel:
JJ Tartaglia – Head Organizer of Wacken Metal Battle Canada, Owner Boonsdale Records, Drummer of Skull Fist
Teitur Fossaberg – Head Organizer of Wacken Metal Battle Faroe Islands
Jesse Valstar – Co-Founder at Armstrong MetalFest – AMF
Wally Laurier – DJ and programmer on Rock Bottom – Cjsw 90.9FM
Laura Vezer – DJ and programmer on Rock Bottom at CJSW 90.9FM
Chad Persley – Business Development Executive at Absolute Underground TV Magazine
Celestia Scarlett – Founder of METALHEADS UNITED Manager of The Celestial Agency
Graham Harris – Vocalist of Hammerdrone, 2018 Wacken Metal Battle Canada National Finalist
National Final event details can be found here.
Canadian organizer JJ Tartaglia adds:
“Really stoked about having such a strong lineup and representation of different sub-genres for the Final. I will be making the trip out to Calgary to witness this epic show firsthand!”
Winner of this year’s Wacken Metal Battle Canada national final will receive $2,000 CAD towards airfare to travel and perform at the 30th edition of Wacken Open Air taking place from August 1st – 3rd, 2019 in Wacken, Germany. The Canadian champion will also have the opportunity to win monetary and gear prizes from the international Wacken Metal Battle. Info on international prizes can be found here.
This was Wacken Metal Battle Canada‘s first year expanding into the Maritimes with an event in Halifax, NS along with the national final being hosted for the first time in Western Canada in Calgary, AB. All previous national finals have been held in Toronto, ON.
List of previous Canadian winners:
Centuries of Decay (2018)
Profaner (2016)
Vesperia (2015)
Mutank (2014)
Crimson Shadows (2013)
About:
Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance of winning their spot among 29 other countries’ champions, and representing Canada in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 29 years. The winner of Wacken Metal Battle Canada will perform at the 2019 festival taking place from August 1st – 3rd.
For more info:
Official Website: http://www.metalbattle.ca
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada
Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN
Instagram: @MetalBattleCan
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WackenMetalBattleCAN
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com
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Battles Partners:
Rehearsal Factory
Pearl Drums
Boonsdale Records
Ticketfly
Los Cabos Drumsticks
Dungeon Works Productions
The Invisible Orange
ConcertWorks
Big Nate Productions
ROSE Management
Indie Week
Sunrise Records
Rock Longueuil Inc.
ICS-INT.com
Battles Media Partners:
Absolute Underground TV / Mag
Asher Media Relations
Bravewords.com
Broken Neck Radio
Bucketlist Music Reviews
CJLO 1690AM
Hellbound.ca
LoudTrax
Metal Master Kingdom
Metal Nation
Metal-Rules.com
Ondes Chocs
PureGrainAudio.com
Pure Rock Radio
Québec-Métal
Zombitrol Productions
The Koven
The Butcher Shop
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0 Guitarist Frankie C. (Vesperia) Unleashes His Next Shredding Playthrough “Cellular Damascus”

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Montreal, QC – May 1, 2019
For fans of Marty Friedman, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Buckethead, Tony MacAlpine
Guitarist Frankie C. (Vesperia) Unleashes His Next Shredding Playthrough “Cellular Damascus”
Debut EP “Cellular Damascus” Out Now!

Frankie C., known for his guitar work in Canadian symphonic death metal band Vesperia recently released his side project entitled “Cellular Damascus” this past March. An instrumental solo project that came to light after he was crowned champion of season one of “Shredders of Metal” presented by Banger TV. The EP is technical, groovy and energetic, and lets the listener focus on the guitar work that he takes great pride in orchestrating.
Posting his next playthrough video for his EP’s title track “Cellular Damascus“, Frankie C. comments:
“‘Cellular Damascus’ is the title track of the EP. I’m pretty sure this song took me the longest to write and definitely has the most changes/parts. This song is a lot of fun to play but a damn hard one to remember! Riddled with intervallic arpeggio sections, fast alternate picking runs, and tasty melodic lines.”
Watch “Cellular Damascus” at the following link https://youtu.be/aCocz8CQCso
Previous playthrough “Fall of The Hammer” at the following link: https://youtu.be/ScxRxFp-QUs
Frankie C. adds:
“I want fans to have fun listening to ‘Cellular Damascus’. I wanted to create interesting melodic phrases, but still have heavy riffs to headbang along with, shred hard, but not lose sight of the music and try to have a clear mix where things aren’t overly processed but all instruments/parts are still clear and audible.”
All four tracks on this debut flow together and show off excellent musicianship. Excited to be focusing on more solo work in the future, Frankie C. has confirmed another release in the future.
“Cellular Damascus” is now out as of March 13, 2019, and available for stream and download on Bandcamp, Spotify, Youtube, iTunes.

Track Listing:
1. So It Begins (1:06)
2. Fall Of The Hammer (2:55)
3. Cellular Damascus (3:14)
4. Life By Fire (3:19)
EP Length:
For more info:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frankiecshred
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/arps7
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankiecshred
Bio:
Cellular Damascus is the instrumental solo project from Vesperia’s Frankie Caracci. Looking to try something new and forge his wide array of influences together to make something that is uniquely his own.
The first release, the self-titled EP (2019), introduces fans to the melodic and technical headbanging music on which Caracci solely wrote, performed and produced. Influenced but guitar mavericks such as Jeff Loomis, Joe Satriani, Jason Becker, and Michael Romeo and genres such as modern and classic heavy metal thrash, prog and death metal there is an assortment of features in each track that keep the listener on their toes and attentive to the music.
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