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0 SLUDGEHAMMER To Play Loud As Hell 2019 w/ Goatwhore, Anciients, Cloven Hoof, Planet Eater and more!
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – June 10, 2019
For fans of Revocation, Mastodon, Lamb Of God, Cannibal Corpse, Pantera, Opeth, Decapitated
SLUDGEHAMMER To Play Loud As Hell 2019 w/ Goatwhore, Anciients, Cloven Hoof, Planet Eater and more!
New Album “Antechamber” Out Now!
L-R: Tyler Williams – Guitars, Josh Stephney – Vocals, Jeff Wilson – Guitars, Dan Ayers – Bass/Vocals, Fernando Villalobos- Drums
Photo Credit: Deborah Lawrence
Unleashing their new album “Antechamber” to destroy eardrums this past April, Toronto’s SLUDGEHAMMER announce they will be hitting the stage at this year’s LOUD AS HELL Fest (Aug 2 – 4) in Drumheller, AB alongside Goatwhore, Anciients, Cloven Hoof, Planet Eater, Untimely Demise, BornBroken, Arrival of Autumn, Legacy, VX36 and more. SLUDGEHAMMER are scheduled to perform on day 3 of the festival on Sunday, August 4th. Full details for LOUD AS HELL Fest can be found at www.loudashell.com.
Delivery heavy and groovy metal with astounding precision and the confidence of a world-class band, fans with an ear for Decapitated, Pantera, Lamb Of God, and Cannibal Corpse will dig into the slice of progressive melodic death brutality the band has to offer.
The band comments:
”Sludgehammer is beyond excited to be part of this year’s lineup at Loud As Hell. Last time we came out West we had an amazing time meeting all the like-minded metalheads and music fans out there. We’re ready again to bring our brand of Heavy Metal out West and we can’t wait to slay the stage with all the other talented bands at Loud As Hell 2019.”
SLUDGEHAMMER’s “Antechamber” is available for download and streaming on the following platforms:
Bandcamp
Spotify
iTunes
Amazon
Music Video – ‘Climatic Death’ – https://youtu.be/UnkIBsqGs3c
For More Info:
http://www.facebook.com/sludgehammermusic
https://www.instagram.com/sludgehammermusic
https://twitter.com/sludgehammermx
BIO:
Since the release, their first full-length album, The Fallen Sun, Sludgehammer from Toronto, Canada have been riding a wave of great reviews for the record as well as their live show.
Originally formed in 2013 by Jeff Wilson (guitar) and Fernando Villalobos (drums), Sludgehammer’s initial lineup came together with the addition of Daniel Ayers (vocals/bass) and Christopher Szarota (vocals). By the end of the year, they released a demo which gained considerable ground. 2014’s EP Organ Harvester introduced Dan Ayers as a co-vocalist, creating a unique sound that molded Sludgehammer into the heavy and groovy band it is today.
In 2016, the LP The Fallen Sun was released; fast and chunky it was well received by fans and the media. Unfortunately, after the release of that album, the band parted ways with Szarota and Josh Stephney was brought on board to complete the album cycle.
With the lineup finalized, Sludgehammer hit the road and laid waste to every stage they set foot on, showing their fans that they were now stronger than ever. After a few successful tours in support of The Fallen Sun, it was time to start writing the next record which will be the first to feature Stephney on vocals. Sludgehammer is preparing to show their maturity by unleashing a second monstrous album “Antechamber” in 2019.
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“Demonstrates all aspects of brutal music” – Heavy New York
“Enjoy almost 50 minutes of top-of-the-line melodic, furious and electrifying Groove Metal, courtesy of five Canadian metallers armed with their amazing sophomore album.” – Antichrist Mag
“Sludgehammer doesn’t fit neatly into the traditional death or groove metal box, as its diverse elements sets it apart from its peers… hooky riffs, catchy choruses and a perfect clean/growled vocal combination… Sludgehammer possesses loads of potential. Highly recommended!” – Bravewords
“This is how gifted SLUDGEHAMMER as a band is, even with only a demo, EP and now LP under their belts. On their own, they’re a devastating DIY metal band. With a contract in-hand, they’re gonna become unstoppable.” – Blabbermouth
““Demons From the Woodwork”. It’s a jolting, high-octane, full-throttled romp that incorporates elements of thrash, death metal, and head-slugging groove — and it’s an infectious beast that Sludgehammer have unchained.” – No Clean Singing
“Sludgehammer have a great way of infusing groove into their sound. Not nearly enough of that in death metal these days” – CJSF – Metal Meltdown
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0 EPK – Jimbo – Where The Vultures Gather (EP) (2019)
Jimbo – Where The Vultures Gather (EP) (2019)
For fans of Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains, Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Fu Manchu
Release Date: July 12, 2019
Label: Self-Release
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“Let us introduce you to the budding Kingston, Ontario-based band, JIMBO. The group, who sell fiery and bluesy psychedelic rock ” – PureGrainAudio
“These three songs are quite interesting, especially if you love flashing guitar solos ” – Merchants of Air
““Where The Vultures Gather,” is a riff monster. With the drums beating down the listener’s skull it comes barrelling in, shifting and shaping the wind and blowing everything away with grace and power.” – The Median Man
“a great mix of alternative rock, dark psych and a drop of acid blues ” – Hard Rock Heavy Metal
“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
EP Info:
Title: Where The Vultures Gather
Release Date: July 12, 2019
Label: Self-Release
Track Listing:
1. Mamawawa (3:44)
2. Pyrethrin (4:23)
3. Where The Vultures Gather (3:28)
EP Length: 11:36
EP Credits:
• All songs performed by: JIMBO
• All songs written by: Alex Van Der Heyden and Joe Narducci
• Produced by: Mike Cassells and JIMBO
• Mixed by: Mike Cassells
• Mastered by: Mike Cassells
• Album Artwork by: Jacob Tessier and Joe Narducci
EP and Live Band Line Up:
Jacob Tessier – Drums
Alex Van Der Heyden – Bass, Vocals
Joe Narducci – Guitar, Vocals
Discography:
June 2019 – Where The Vultures Gather (EP)
May 2018 – Each Into The Other (Single)
January 2018 – Jimbo (EP)
January 2018 – Jimbo (EP)
Shared stage with:
The Wilderness, Goodbye Honolulu, The Fade Awaays, Bo Welland, Oakridge Avenue, Paper Ladies
The Wilderness, Goodbye Honolulu, The Fade Awaays, Bo Welland, Oakridge Avenue, Paper Ladies
Festivals:
Voodoo Rockfest September 2018 – Napanee, Ontario
Past Features:
Deli Magazine Toronto Artist of the Month April 2018
Joe Narducci (guitar/vocals), Jacob Tessier (drums), Alex Van Der Heyden (bass/vocals)
SHORT 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.
LONG 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. In the past two years, JIMBO has spent their time immersing themselves in the Kingston Music scene consistently playing shows supporting local talent and touring acts. They have also hit the road and played to audiences across the region including a performance at Voodoo Rockfest in Napanee, Ontario.
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, JIMBO has crafted their sophomore self-titled EP, which takes a step out of the current status quo by 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.
0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs! Canuck Metal! \m/\m/ #9 West Of Hell , #14 Gone Cosmic, #19 Sludgehammer
Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs!
Canuck Metal! \m/\m/
#9 West Of Hell , #14 Gone Cosmic, #19 Sludgehammer
https://earshot-online.com/charts/2019/May/loud.cfm
