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0 Kelowna Now – Playing to win: Striker talk about work ethic and independent representation ahead of Kelowna show
0 Reminder – June 29-30 – Metalocalypstick: Canada’s Premier Women Focused Metal Festival w/ Lost Nebula, Interitum, Massive Scar Era and more!
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – June 2019
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Reminder – June 29-30 – Metalocalypstick: Canada’s Premier Women Focused Metal Festival
w/ Lost Nebula, Interitum, Massive Scar Era and more!
June 29-30 – Lone Butte, BC
Festival Set Times Schedule here.
Recent Press:
100 Mile Free Press: Lone Butte women-focused metal festival brings in acts from around the world
Ashecroft-Cache Creek Journal: Metalocalypstick returns to Lone Butte with metal, rock music, and hot sauce
Spotify Playlist here – Festival Digital Sampler of 2019 Performing Bands – Metal Queens Vol. 3
Lone Butte, BC, Canada will once again be shaken by the sounds of heavy metal on Canada Day weekend with the 2019 edition of Metalocalypstick Festival. Over the course of the weekend, 22 bands will take the stage, each featuring at least one woman in a show of feminine power across metal, punk and rock.
This year, bands from Canada, Tasmania, Mexico, Egypt and USA will gather for the one of a kind festival in the Canadian wilds. The non profit organization is dedicated to giving back to the community and donating 100% of the proceeds to local charities including Girls Rock Camp and the Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter. Each year an independent band is also sponsored by the festival to further their musical pursuits.
The lineup for 2019 includes:
Attack The Fire (Vancouver)
Call Of The Siren (Edmonton)
Chaos Century (Vancouver)
Crimson Caliber (Medicine Hat)
Fallen Stars (Vancouver)
Forsaken Rite (Edmonton)
Interitum (Launceston, Tasmania)
Kayas (Vancouver)
Kelevra (Regina)
Kosm (Vancouver)
Lost Nebula (Hermosillo, Mexico)
Massive Scar Era (Vancouver/ Cairo, Egypt)
Obsidian (Vancouver)
Ophelia Falling (Vancouver)
Orchestry (BC)
Sins Of Sorrow (Edmonton)
Siren’s Rain (Puget Sound, USA)
Subterranea (Toronto)
Sugar Wash (Edmonton)
The Shit Talkers (Vancouver)
Violent Betty (Saskatoon)
The Vth Circle (Vancouver)
Tickets for the event and more information is available through the official website: http://metalocalypstickfest.rocks/
About:
Featured in publications such as Metal Hammer and Billboard, Metalocalypstick Fest not only celebrates women in metal but also gives back to the community. Formed in 2016 as a non-profit organization, they are dedicated to raising funds and donating 100% of proceeds to local charities Girls Rock Camp, Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter, and Earth Protectors plus they sponsor an independent band picked by Metalocalypstick Fest judges.
The festival was founded by Kaija Kinney of Vancouver’s Anarcheon after researching a lack of female based metal festivals to apply her band to, Kinney took matters into in her own and decided to produce the event.
“This festival means the celebration of both sexes coming together and creating something amazing. People like to say women in metal aren’t a big deal anymore and that we are all the same. I feel that is untrue, this is still a male dominated world and woman are still looked as lesser. I want to showcase all these bad ass ladies and celebrate the differences of men and woman rather than pretend we are all equal. Truth is we are different why can’t we celebrate that?” says Kinney.
Festival Location:
Lone Butte Community Hall
5994 Hwy. 24
Lone Butte, BC
Links:
Metal Hammer: Meet The People Making Festivals A Better Place For Women
Billboard Magazine: Canada’s Metalocalypstick Fest Will Celebrate Women in Rock While Giving Back
Vancouver Sun: Metalocalypstick Festival showcases women of metal
FB: www.facebook.com/metalocalypstickfest
W: www.metalocalypstickfest.rocks
Instagram: @metalocalypstickfest
2019 Partners:
Absolute Underground Mag
Atonita Draws
Asher Media Relations
Broken Neck Radio
Exclaim!
Metal Devastation Radio
Metal Master Kingdom
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Prairie Fire Events
PureGrainAudio
Pure Rock Radio
Whitelf Films
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0 PureGrainAudio Premiere Kingston’s JIMBO New Single ‘Mamawawa’ Off Upcoming EP Out July 2019
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – June 20, 2019
For fans of Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains, Fu Manchu, Led Zeppelin
Kingston’s JIMBO New Single ‘Mamawawa’ Off Upcoming EP Out July 2019
Self-Titled Sophomore EP Out July 12, 2019
JIMBO, out of Kingston, Canada is here to provoke the masses with their latest politically charged single ‘Mamawawa’. An acronym for the psychological concept men are men and women are women assumption the track explores an event that occurred at Queen’s University when a riot broke up during a controversial speech by Dr Jordan Peterson.
‘Mamawawa’ comes from the second EP from JIMBO entitled “Where the Vultures Gather” slated for release in 2019. Sitting on the line between hope and despair, JIMBO takes a step away from the current status quo by embracing 90’s alternative rock that doesn’t make concessions for the everyday listener, but is rather geared for the underground. With lyrical content aimed at those who find themselves in a ‘me vs. the world’ mindset, JIMBO is ready to add ammunition to attack mode.
A stealthy combination of alternative rock and dark psychedelia, ‘Mamawawa ‘ was written by Alex Van Der Heyden after him and Joe Narducci attended the event it was inspired by. They explain a bit of the occurrence:
“It became clear that there was no real dialogue between the Social Justice Warriors trying to shut down Peterson and the people who came out to hear him talk. The rioters shouted offensive slurs and violently banged on the walls and windows of the lecture hall. This just resulted in Jordan Peterson shouting louder into the microphone and his followers cheering and becoming more supportive of his side of the argument. It was like watching the divide in our society getting wider and wider and it was pretty heartbreaking.”
‘Mamawawa’ can be heard via its premiere on PureGrainAudio.com at the following link: https://puregrainaudio.com/audio/kingston-rockers-jimbo-get-political-on-their-fiery-new-single-mamawawa-song-premiere
Track Listing:
1. Mamawawa (3:44)
2. Pyrethrin (4:23)
3. Where The Vultures Gather (3:28)
EP Length: 11:36
For more info:
www.facebook.com/OFFICIALJIMBOBAND
www.instagram.com/jimbo_band
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-drZ
Bio:
JIMBO was founded in Kingston, Canada in 2017 by Joe Narducci (guitar); Jacob Tessier (drums) and Alex Van Der Heyden (vocals/bass). The three bonded over a love of alternative and psychedelic rock and their collective dream of forming a band with poetic lyrics, heavy riffs and dreamy chord progressions.
JIMBO strives to create and perform rock music with dramatic artistic value that blurs between dark psychedelia, which draws inspiration from groovy fusion, hard rock, goth rock and shoegaze. Their goal is to first and foremost be musicians and artists that are able to create an immersive musical experience that will have a lasting effect on their fans. JIMBO aims to create rock music that pays respect to the past, acknowledges the future but makes the listener dissolve in the present.
Sitting on the line between hope and despair embracing 90’s alternative rock that doesn’t make concessions for the everyday listener, rather is geared for the underground. With lyrical content aimed at those who find themselves in a ‘me vs. the world’ mindset, JIMBO is ready to add ammunition for the attack.
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“Jimbo is a solid band name and I was excited to have a listen to this psych-rock band from Kingston. “Thunderbird” opens their debut EP with a thumping pace before the guitars kick in with a classic blues driven lick. It’s a nice mix of 70’s hard rock and 90’s stoner tunes. There’s also a real face melter of a solo in this track as well. Grab this EP when ya got 15 minutes available to rock out.” – Kris Gies, Deli Magazine
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0 Gigcity.ca – LISTEN HERE: Mexican metal band unleashes The Midnight Terrors
0 Decibel Mag Premiere Montreal Mathy Metallic Hardcore GORLVSH Blast Debut Single/Video “Wait For Me”
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – June 20, 2019
For fans of Converge, DFA1979, Lightning Bolt
Montreal Mathy Metallic Hardcore Trio GORLVSH Blast Debut Single / Video “Wait For Me” via Decibel Mag
GORLVSH (pronounced Gore-Lush) is a power trio hailing from Montreal, Canada and they are eager to bring their bizarre, mathy, metallic hardcore music to ears everywhere. With a full-length album in the works, they introduce their first single ‘Wait For Me’ with the premiere of its music video on Decibel Magazine.
In the raw and gritty video, we are introduced to the unique and creative hardcore that is influenced by Converge, DFA1979, and Lightning Bolt. GORLVSH shares their thoughts on the upcoming album entitled “New City Vibe”:
“We’ve upped our production game a lot, but focused primarily on what makes our sound unique, finding riffs that work for our blend of multiple bass amps, octave pedals, and a ton of distortion and fx. We really aim to sound as good and professional as possible, despite our DIY ethos and $0 recording budget.”
To further explain the first single ‘Wait For Me’, GORLVSH had this to say:
“It’s our attempt to rip off NAILS and be heavy AF, this is also the song where we finally nailed down the tone we wanted from the unconventional bass rig”
GORLVSH is definitely giving listeners something new with their music, it’s heavy, it’s sludgy and it’s energetic, suited for anyone looking for something completely different.
‘Wait For Me’ can be watched and heard at the following link: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2019/06/20/song-video-premiere-montreals-gorlvsh-get-wired-and-weird/
For more info:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gorlvshmtl
About:
Crashing out of Montreal, Canada, comes the latest in new city groove in the form of GORLVSH. This power trio hails themselves as Montreal’s Sickest Guitar-less Band, and what they lack in guitar they make up for with a tornado of crushing riffs, a dash of poppy hooks and fucked up rhythms.They combine their technical wankery with gutter punk sensibilities to bring a bizarre, mathy, metallic hardcore-esque punk sound with inspiration from Death From Above and Lightning Bolt. This bass/drum/banshee trio works hard on their music together with Nick (bass) starting with a bag of riffs, Noah (drums) adding complexity and then Isaac (vocals) writes lyrics about whatever inspires him that day and the result is unique, sludgy, metallic hardcore that can only be GORLVSH.Even with their DIY attitudes, the sound is produced and performed phenomenally and they write their music with the live show in mind. They want people to be excited to experience something new and in 2019, they will release their first full-length album “New City Vibe”. Currently the band’s debut single “Wait For Me” is out now and available Bandcamp along with their 2017 split EP with Offset.Band Members:
Noah Baxter (Drums)
Nick Boucher (Bass)
Isaac Ruder (Vox)
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0 Phoenix Thrashers MOTIVE Posts New Video ‘Digital Slave’ + Vinyl Release of “Fight The World” + USA Tour Dates
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – June 20, 2019
For fans of Lamb of God, Slayer, Anthrax, Danzig, Havok, Warbringer, Exmortus
Phoenix Thrashers MOTIVE Posts New Video ‘Digital Slave’ + Vinyl Release of “Fight The World” + USA Tour Dates
Phoenix, AZ’s MOTIVE will be unleashing their latest album, “Fight The World”, on vinyl, July 12, 2019, via Metal Devastation Records. Released digitally and on CD December 1, 2018, the album is fast, aggressive, and a chunky blend of thrash that has been well met by legions of metalheads around the world. Featuring a solid collection of 10 tracks, the album’s goal is to make you thrash, mosh and for the tunes to be stuck in your head with no escape.
The band adds:
“Fight The World” is loaded with riffs, hooks, guitar solos, heavy ass bass, tight acoustic drums, and some strong vocals. We hope fans can’t turn it off, and we hope the energy of the songs is addictive!”
Loaded with modern tones, MOTIVE takes the thrash and groove base and blends a touch of death metal and heavy rock elements into the fray. This can be experienced with their latest music video for the track ‘Digital Slave‘.
MOTIVE details the track:
“‘Digital Slave’ is the third single from our album “Fight The World”. The song starts with a modern slamming groove and then hits you with some thrash and death metal. It’s banging all the way through, and the lyrics cover a current issue in today’s world”
Watch the video for ‘Digital Slave’ at the following link: https://youtu.be/Ag94JYKUVYY
Not stopping with the momentum, MOTIVE will be on their “Summer Fight” Tour this summer and will play dates across the Southwest and Midwest. It’s a must see for everyone who enjoys moshing and thrashing, especially those who are fans of Carcass, Pantera, Metallica, Lamb of God, and Slayer.
“Fight The World” vinyl will be available on July 12, 2019, and can be pre-ordered here. Digital stream and download available on iTunes, Bandcamp, Spotify, CD Baby.
Tour Dates:
July 13 – Phoenix, AZ – Joe’s Grotto
July 28 – El Paso, TX – The Rockhouse Bar
July 29 – Amarillo, TX – T’s Bar
July 30 – Oklahoma City, OK – Your Mom’s Place
July 31 – Tulsa, OK – Bad Ass Renee’s
Aug 1 – Springfield, MO – Outland Ballroom
Aug 2 – St. Louis / St. Charles, MO – Red Fish Blue Fish
Aug 3 – St. Louis / St. Charles, MO – Red Fish Blue Fish
Aug 4 – Omaha, NE – Dr. Jack’s
Aug 5 – Kansas City, MO – The Riot Room
Aug 7 – Colorado Springs, CO – Legends Rock Bar & Grill
Aug 8 – Denver, CO – Bar Bar
Aug 9 – Farmington, NM – Studio 18
Aug 10 – Gallup, NM – Juggernaut
Aug 11 – Flagstaff, AZ – The Greenroom
Track Listing:
1. Thrash Priest (3:22)
2. One With The Water (3:25)
3. Boycott Your Boycott (3:04)
4. Evil In The Devil (4:51)
5. Grass Ain’t Greener (3:40)
6. An Act of God (3:00)
7. Goodbye Again (4:10)
8. Digital Slave (3:45)
9. Fight The World (3:32)
10. Headstones and Pictures (4:27)
Album Length: 37:21
Members on Studio Album:
Mike Niggl – Lead Vocals
Steven Buschart Guitar/Vocals
Julius Secody – Bass
Zack Sewell – Drums
Members of Touring/Current lineup:
Mike Niggl – Lead Vocals
Steven Buschart Guitar/Vocals
Wyatt Henderson – Drums
For more info:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MotiveAZ
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/motive_az
BIO:
Motive was formed in June of 1999. Guitarist Steven Buschart has kept the band alive through thick and thin, and with this new line-up, they are delivering songs full of modern tones and crushing riffs. Mike Niggl has taken over the lead vocals from Steve. His performance is pro, strong, and heavy. Motive Steve is on Guitar and Backup vocals and Wyatt Henderson is on drums. Wyatt has brought some youth and fresh blood to the group. The band is tight and performs with a precise attack.
“Fight The World” is Motives’ new album, released December 1st, 2018. It’s available worldwide from all the usual online platforms, plus MetalDevastation.com, CDBaby.com, Motiveaz.bandcamp.com, Rock Stakk Records, and directly from the band.
The band comments about the release:
“It’s a driving, thrashing, metal assault that never dips in energy. There are layers and shapes, but it always HITS! Once you are locked in, it just gets better!”
Motive has also just signed a deal with Metal Devastation Records/Metal Devastation.com to release “Fight The World” on vinyl on July 12, 2019. You can get also get the new CD from Metal Devastation right now. Motive will be touring the USA all year, with multiple shows booked for summer 2019. Motive will “Fight The World” till all of you see.
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0 ASTRALIUM To Release Debut Album via Rockshots Records / Spiritual Beast (Japan) August 2019
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – June 20, 2019
For fans of Nightwish, Rhapsody Of Fire, Kamelot, Epica, Stratovarius
ASTRALIUM To Release Debut Album via Rockshots Records / Spiritual Beast (Japan) August 2019
Debut Album “Land of Eternal Dreams” Out August 23rd
Italy’s symphonic metal band ASTRALIUM announces they will be releasing their debut album titled “Land of Eternal Dreams” on August 23rd via Rockshots Records (worldwide release) along with the full length being available in Japan via Spiritual Best on the same date. A pure symphonic album with power heavy prog metal influences, epic choirs, high pitch vocals plus lyrical sections and baroque/magniloquent arrangements, “Land Of Eternal Dreams” is a concept release about dreams and the astral universe, but also the fantasy world that lives in us. It’s an inner journey through imaginary stories about myths and legends from the past.
The band explains the release:
“First of all, I want to say that we are very excited about our debut album “Land Of Eternal Dreams”. Fans can expect an amazing album of great melodies, blended with cinematic, symphonic and classical music, along with metal guitar riffs and epic choirs. We believe that music evokes sensations, emotions and real fantastic worlds in our minds.”
The album also features specials guests Tommy Johansson (Sabaton, Majestica), Jo Lombardo (Ancestral, ex-Metatrone), Andrea Martongelli (Arthemis), Stefano “Ghigas” Calvagno (Metatrone, NefeshCore), Adam Cook (A Hill To Die Upon), Davide Bruno (Metatrone, NefeshCore) and more.
ASTRALIUM was formed in 2014 by soprano Roberta Pappalardo and bass player Giuseppe Pappalardo. Drummer Salvo Grasso (Metatrone, Hypersonic) and guitarist Emanuele Alessandro complete the line-up.
Album pre-order: http://bit.ly/astralium_preorder
Album teaser: https://youtu.be/b1Xg9acn32I
Track Listing: 1. Rememberance 2. The Journey 3. Rising Waves From The Ocean 4. My Life Is My Eternity 5. Whisper In The Silence 6. Hope Is Gone 7. Breath of My Soul 8. A Dream's Elegy 9. Seven Seas, Seven Winds 10. Ethereal Voices From The Forest 11. The World of Unknown 12. Hidden Conspiracy Bonus Track Japan 13. Hope Is Gone (orchestral version)
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