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0 Italian Groove Thrash EXTREMA Posts 2nd Album Trailer For “Headbanging Forever” Out May 2019Streaming New Single ‘For The Loved And The Lost’Out May 10th via Rockshots Records / Universal Music

March 26, 2019
by Asher
· Extrema · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 26, 2019

Italian Groove Thrash EXTREMA Posts 2nd Album Trailer For “Headbanging Forever” Out May 2019

Streaming New Single ‘For The Loved And The Lost’

Out May 10th via Rockshots Records / Universal Music

Long-running Italian groove thrash metallers EXTREMA are going to release their seventh studio album, “Headbanging Forever” on May 10, 2019 via Rockshots Records/Universal Music.

Today, the band reveals the second album trailer in which the frontman Tiziano Spigno and the guitar player Tommy Massara talk about the highlights of the band’s history: https://youtu.be/ivH8WAITlmc

Earlier this month, they also released the first single “For The Loved And The Lost”, which can be heard at the following links:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/D6m_W32LKD8

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Hbom71

The album will be available in CD Digipack Deluxe or Vinyl Gatefold Limited Colored Edition. Exclusive Pre-order at Rockshots Records Store: http://bit.ly/EXTREMA_Store

Plus those who pre-order the album digitally will receive the single “For The Loved And The Lost” instantly from the following links:
https://apple.co/2HlQlB8
https://amzn.to/2VLQd1F

For this album, the band enlisted Gustavo Sazes (MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY, ANGRA, ICED EARTH, GUS G., AMARANTHE, a.o.) to create the album artwork.

“Headbanging Forever” was produced by Tommy Massara & Gabriele Ravaglia. Recorded and mixed by Gabriele Ravaglia & Maxx Canali at the Fear Studio in Italy plus mastered by Alberto Cutolo at Massive Arts studios in Milan.

Track Listing:
1. The Call
2. Borders Of Fire
3. For The Loved And The Lost
4. Heavens Blind
5. Pitch Black Eyes
6. Headbanging Forever
7. Believer
8. Invisible
9. Paralyzed
10. The Showdown

More info:
http://www.extremateam.com/
https://www.facebook.com/extrema.official/
https://twitter.com/extrema_it
https://www.instagram.com/extrema_official/
https://www.youtube.com/user/boogaow

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Bio:

EXTREMA’s original line-up was established between 1985 and 1986 in Milan, Italy. In a very short time, the band led by guitars player Tommy Massara achieved a huge success. Tommy is the only remaining member of the original line-up, and over the years he also played the role of artistic and executive producer.

Hundreds of concerts made the band more and more close-knit and open towards a constant growth path, capable from the beginning of welcoming influences external to heavy metal, a consistent choice within an evolutionary framework which saw EXTREMA start from the rebellious attitude of MOTÖRHEAD to later incorporate the style of Californian thrash metal, a scene with which the band shared the utmost care for the technical side of music and a devastating presence on stage.

The band’s reputation as musicians and performers kept growing in a perpetual live context, with extensive tours and the participation to prestigious festivals with the likes of METALLICA, SLAYER, MOTÖRHEAD, and KORN, a.o.

Extraneous from the beginning to political and ideological implications of any kind, EXTREMA’s lyrics have always strived to alternate challenging and contemporary themes with lighter subjects, true to rock’n’roll form.

In May 2017 the band welcomed the new frontman Tiziano Spigno. Thanks to his entry, EXTREMA can finally release all the creativity repressed in recent years: a violent, direct and engaging approach which is – at the same time – also varied, courageous and experimental, resulting in the new album “Headbanging Forever”.

EXTREMA is:
Tiziano “Titian” Spigno – Vocals
Tommy Massara – Guitars
Gabri Giovanna – Bass
Francesco “Frullo” Larosa – Drums

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0 Sparks Will Fly On WEST OF HELL’s Cross Canada Tour In Support Of New Album “Blood of The Infidel”

March 26, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · West of Hell

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Montreal, QC – March 26, 2019

Sparks Will Fly On WEST OF HELL’s Cross Canada Tour In Support Of New Album “Blood of The Infidel”

New Album “Blood of The Infidel” Out April 1, 2019

West of Hell – Photo Credit – Daniel Collins

Canada’s WEST OF HELL are set to release their new album Blood Of The Infidel on April 1, 2019, followed by “The Infidels Tour” across Canada. Delivering a unique form of heavy metal with a wide range of influences from power, death and prog metal to thrash, groove and classic metal, WEST OF HELL ignores genre standards and puts their all into an insane live show.

Blood of The Infidel is the band’s sophomore album, following the well-received Spiral Empire from 2012. Three videos ‘Chrome Eternal’, ‘Infidels’ and ‘Hammer and Hand’, have been released so fans can get an idea of the madness that will come from this powerhouse of a record.

For those who have never seen a WEST OF HELL performance, it’s not one to be missed. The combination of thrash metal riffs with modern progressive elements and power metal-esque vocals from Chris ‘The Heathen’ Valagao command the stage with a magnificent presence while literal sparks fly everywhere.

Joining them on this 21 date tour will be Canada’s progressive/melodic thrash act Expain (dates listed below).

Music Videos:

Chrome Eternal – https://youtu.be/Uwf9JRRXVIk

Infidels – https://youtu.be/VqLmmy4rY-M

Hammer and Hand – https://youtu.be/84fY49BxfxY

West of Hell – The Infidels Tour Canada 2019 w/ Expain
April 4 – Red Deer, AB – Burgundy’s
April 5 – Edmonton, AB – Temple (Starlite Room)
April 6 – Winnipeg, MB – The Windsor Hotel
April 9 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum
April 10 – Peterborough, ON – Simcoe
April 11 – Toronto, ON – Duffy’s Tavern
April 12 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf
April 13 – Guelph, ON – Dstrct
April 14 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
April 15 – Quebec City, QC – La Source de la Martiniere
April 16 – North Bay, ON – The Fraser
April 17 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The New American
April 18 – Thunder Bay, ON – Black Pirates Pub
April 19 – Selkirk, MB – The Merch
April 20 – Regina, SK – The Exchange
April 21 – Calgary, AB – Dickens
April 22 – Drumheller, AB – Neighbour’s Corner Pub
April 23 – Banff, AB – Bruno’s Bar and Grill
April 24 – Kelowna, BC – Munnin’s Post
April 26 – Vancouver, BC – The Rickshaw Theatre
April 27 – Victoria, BC – V-Lounge

Track Listing:
1. Hammer And Hand (6:42)
2. Chrome Eternal (6:40)
3. Infidels (6:39)
4. The Machine (5:16)
5. Dying Tomorrow (8:52)
6. The Dark Turn (5:43)
7. Mankind Commands (7:14)
Album Length: 47:09

For more info:
Official Website: https://www.westofhell.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestofHell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westofhell
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WestofHell

About:

West of Hell is a band that delivers a unique form of heavy metal with a wide range of influences from power, death and prog metal to thrash, groove and classic metal. Band members first connected in the mid-2000s in West Auckland, New Zealand. Andrew Hulme (drums), Ivan Vrdoljak (guitars), and Sean Parkinson (guitars) started practicing together and soon found a bassist in Jordan Kemp. As they honed their skills, without a vocalist, the decision was made to relocate as a group to a larger market.

In 2009, they moved to Vancouver, BC, Canada. Still, in search of a vocalist, they were eventually led to Chris ‘The Heathen’ Valagao, frontman of Zimmers Hole. With Valagao on board (vocals) and a complete set of songs ready to record, Spiral Empire was released in 2012 via Reversed Records, followed by a tour in New Zealand and extensive touring in Canada. Valagao, using his experience as a cinematographer and SPFX artist, produced and directed two music videos for the tracks “Faceless the Droids” and “Water of Sorcery.”

Although the members had hoped to progress as a band and remain based in Canada, unfortunately, it wasn’t viable for some. Ivan left the band in early 2011 and Andrew left in 2014, both returning to NZ. Kris Schulz, a key figure in introducing the band to Valagao, was approached to join the band in 2014. His guitar playing and personality brought an exciting new twist to the band’s sound. With drummer Paul Drummond stepping in as a committed member, West of Hell has its strongest line-up to date. In conjunction with touring in support of sophomore album Blood of the Infidel, writing fresh new music for the band’s third album is well under way. The evolution of West of Hell’s sound continues!

West of Hell is:

Chris Valagao – Vocals

Sean Parkinson – Lead Guitar

Kris Schulz – Lead Guitar

Jordan Kemp – Bass
Paul Drummond – Drums

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“Blood Of The Infidels enhances every aspect of their previous effort, upping the technical wizardry; improving the songwriting; trimming the fat and generally crafting one of the best albums of 2019. I’m not even kidding, this record keeps me coming back for more and more – and providing something new with every listen.” – 9.5/10 – Metal Observer

“Those melodies, those vocals (honestly, the guy is from Zimmers Hole who are one of my favorites based both on the music and his excellent voice). The whole package is a wonder to behold and I’m only one-track in. Instant attention grabber!” – Cult Metal Flix

“This band is just something else, I tell ya! The instrumentation is quite a beast. A hard, thrashing vibe engulfs this heavy metal riffamaggedon with both a technical and shred spirit. Thrash, traditional heavy metal, shred and a bit of technical metal all coexist and thrive. The rhythm section by itself is something to hear and the guitars, well, they will make you bang your head, of course. You have to hear this singer. You don’t hear singers like this every day! Strong powerful singing, and raging screams that sound good.” – Metal Bulletin
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0 Technical Music Review – The Flaying – Angry, Undead – “They’re straight up death metal with no rules or gimmicks. They’re super groovy, great vocals you can understand, and dirty riffs with lots of tremolo mixed in for good measure.”

March 25, 2019
by Asher
· The Flaying

https://technicalmusicreview.com/2019/03/22/the-flaying-angry-undead/

“They’re straight up death metal with no rules or gimmicks. They’re super groovy, great vocals you can understand, and dirty riffs with lots of tremolo mixed in for good measure.”

0 Metal Gods TV – DIRE PERIL Album Review: “The Extraterrestrial Compendium” – “an atmospherically epic album of passion and emotion, ‘The Extraterrestrial Compendium’ is a sparkling array of infectiousness.”

March 25, 2019
by Asher
· Dire Peril

“an atmospherically epic album of passion and emotion, ‘The Extraterrestrial Compendium’ is a sparkling array of infectiousness.”

https://metalgodstv.com/dire-peril-album-review-the-extraterrestrial-compendium/#respond

0 Heavy New York – Ashen Horde-Fallen Cathedrals Review

March 25, 2019
by Asher
· ASHEN HORDE

0 The Rock Metal Podcast – Bonus Episode: Calgary’s 3rd Annual 420 Music & Arts Festival 2019

March 25, 2019
by Asher
· 420 Music & Arts Festival

http://www.therockmetalpodcast.ca/2019/03/bonus-episode-calgarys-3rd-annual-420.html

0 Technical Music Review – Accursed Spawn – The Virulent Host “We have another killer Canadian death metal band on deck for you guys! Man, does some great music come out of the country….cheers to our metal brethren in the North! Accursed Spawn’s debut album “The Virulent Host” is a mind bending no nonsense death metal record. It has blistering guitar solos, sweet riffs and some super impressive vocals as well. The album is a groovy piece of music that keeps on going and going. This smashing debut album is out on PRC Music.”

March 25, 2019
by Asher
· Accursed Spawn

“We have another killer Canadian death metal band on deck for you guys! Man, does some great music come out of the country….cheers to our metal brethren in the North! Accursed Spawn’s debut album “The Virulent Host” is a mind bending no nonsense death metal record. It has blistering guitar solos, sweet riffs and some super impressive vocals as well. The album is a groovy piece of music that keeps on going and going. This smashing debut album is out on PRC Music.”

https://technicalmusicreview.com/2019/03/23/accursed-spawn-the-virulent-host/

0 Beatroute Premiere Psychedelic Vibes of GONE COSMIC’s “Faded Release” Off Upcoming Album “Sideways In Time”

March 25, 2019
by Asher
· Gone Cosmic · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 25, 2019

For fans of Earthless, Alabama Shakes, Black Sabbath, Tess Parks, Pink Floyd

Beatroute Premiere Psychedelic Vibes of GONE COSMIC’s “Faded Release” Off Upcoming Album “Sideways In Time”

New Album ‘Sideways In Time’ Out April 12th via Kozmik Artifactz

Canadian Tour Dates (AB/SK/BC)

L-R: Abbie Thurgood (Vocals), Marcello Castronuovo (Drums), Devin “Darty” Purdy, (Guitar), Brett Whittingham (Bass)
Photo Credit: Mario Montes

Canada’s GONE COSMIC have released their second single, “Faded Release” off their upcoming debut album “Sideways In Time”. “Faded Release” is premiered on Beatroute and will definitely have you entranced in their psychedelic fuzz vibes.

Vocalist Abbie Thurgood comments:

“Faded Release is a throat punching, face melting, melodically driven trip. Starting off unknowingly sweet and approachable, quickly turning the tides to clutch your attention and shake your senses. It touches on the ultimate sacrifice and give-all nature that takes place for a loved one, be it a friend, a lover, a partner, etc. Faded Release focuses on when passion is what drives your intention and those surrounding see it as an opportunity to take advantage.”

Fade into another world with “Faded Release” at the following link: http://beatroute.ca/2019/03/25/gone-cosmic%e2%80%a8-faded-release%e2%80%a8/

“Sideways In Time” will be released April 12, 2019, through Kozmik Artifactz and available for pre-order on Bandcamp here.

Comprised of musicians from Western Canadian staple acts Chron Goblin, Witchstone, Funkenshiest, and The Torchettes, fans have an idea of what to expect from this quartet, but can drink it all in, live, on the following dates listed below.

Tour Dates:
April 12 – Calgary, AB – The Palomino
April 13 – Edmonton, AB – Bohemia
April 14 – Red Deer, AB – Bo’s Bar & Stage
April 19 – Saskatoon, SK – Amigo’s Cantina
April 20 – Regina, SK – German Club
May 3 – Victoria, BC – Wheelies
May 4 – Vancouver, BC – SBC Restaurant

Track Listing:
1. Dazed (4:49)
2. Deadlock (6:41)
3. Siren (4:48)
4. Faded Release (5:46)
5. Turbulent (4:36)
6. Misfit Wasted (7:10)
7. Bear The Weight (5:53)
8. My Design (6:28)
Album Length: 46:14

Album Band & Live Line Up:
Abbie Thurgood (Vocals)
Marcello Castronuovo (Drums)
Devin “Darty” Purdy, (Guitar)
Brett Whittingham (Bass)

For more info:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gonecosmic
Twitter: www.twitter.com/gonecosmicband
Instagram: www.instagram.com/gonecosmic
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-d3q

Bio:

Championed by a soaring songstress Abbie Thurgood (The Torchettes), whose boldly evocative tones recall Skunk Anansie chanteuse Skin and Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard, and accompanied by an agile and aggressive psych-rock outfit, composed of guitarist Devin “Darty” Purdy (Chron Goblin), bass player Brett Whittingham (Chron Goblin), percussionist Marcello Castronuovo (Witchstone), Gone Cosmic has carved out an expansive domain that stretches from sweltering Southern sludge pits to breath-stealing sonic spacewalks.

A blood (orange)-scented breeze that bows the trees, Gone Cosmic chases the infinite haze from the skies and puts it right back in your eyes. Groove-mining breakdowns become the stuff of legend as the four pieces’ floor-thudding tail kick and hellfire halo holler originates a whole that is far more potent than the sum of its individual elements. Meet your new astromancers, the phase-shifting and hard- rocking force that channels the empyreal sounds of heaven on Earth.

Bio was written by Christine Leonard (Beatroute AB, Canada)

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“And then there’s Gone Cosmic with their Sideways In Time album, released through Kozmik Artifactz. Set for an early April release this is some grade A, female-fronted psych rock, it whirls and it winds and it wails like a hard rocking banshee on the prowl! Simply stunning!” – Stoner Hive

“It feels like an evolution of the genre” – Chris Beck – Doom Tomb

“Fresh off of announcing their signing to the Kozmik Artifactz label before the April release of their debut Sideways in Time (so bleeding bloody good, by the way), this Calgary supergroup comprised of members of Chron Goblin, Witchstone and Joplin-esque lung pummeler Abbie Thurgood, formerly of The Torchettes, are a heavy, groovy, psych-storm, headtrip. You’re welcome.” – Mike Bell – YYScene

“ It works in a spectacularly gnarly and boombastic, rifftastic, fantastic Joplin blues-rock way.” Mike Bell – YYScene

“Awakening the ears and seducing souls with an addictive pairing of folk-blues and psych-rock, Calgary’s Gone Cosmic is a band that thrives on the mix of complementary and contrasting traits that each member brings to the party. “ – Christine Leonard – Beatroute

“The electromagnetic energy generated when Thurgood’s soaring vocals and passionate lyrical narratives are added to the compelling riffs and hypnotic pulses of the band’s instrumentation is a stunning and stimulating force to behold. “ – Christine Leonard – Beatroute

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0 Heavy New York – Review – Accursed Spawn – The Virulent Host “Brutality at its finest!”

March 22, 2019
by Asher
· Accursed Spawn

0 Metal Trenches – Accursed Spawn – The Virulent Host “the debut offering courtesy of Accursed Spawn is certainly one that is worthy of spawning more brutal riffs and hard-hitting technicality for the band in the future. It’s pure, unadulterated death metal on the surface; however, once listeners dive in deeper when it comes to The Virulent Host, it is made apparent that the conjunctive display of complex musical patterns and edgy, fast-paced vibes is actually fairly flexible at its core: a factor of this album that helps to make the artists’ brand of death metal one that rather sticks out.”

March 22, 2019
by Asher
· Accursed Spawn

“the debut offering courtesy of Accursed Spawn is certainly one that is worthy of spawning more brutal riffs and hard-hitting technicality for the band in the future. It’s pure, unadulterated death metal on the surface; however, once listeners dive in deeper when it comes to The Virulent Host, it is made apparent that the conjunctive display of complex musical patterns and edgy, fast-paced vibes is actually fairly flexible at its core: a factor of this album that helps to make the artists’ brand of death metal one that rather sticks out.”

https://metaltrenches.com/reviews/raffy-reviews-accursed-spawn-the-virulent-host-1884

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