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0 CFOU 89.1 FM’s Charts of the Year 2018 – Top 25 “Loud” / Loud Top 25 – Vantablack Warship on the list! \m/\m/
CFOU 89.1 FM’s Charts of the Year 2018
Top 25 “Loud” / Loud Top 25
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Artiste |
Album |
Compagnie |
NS |
Infos |
| Judas Priest | Firepower | Columbia | 9 | #1 pendant 5 semaines
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Voivod |
The Wake |
Century Media |
5 |
#1 pendant 4 périodes
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Ghost |
Prequelle |
Loma Vista |
6 |
#1 du 4 juin au 16 septembre |
| Saxon | Thunderbolt | Silver Lining Music | 10 | #1 pendant 3 semaines du 19 février au 11 mars |
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Anvil |
Pounding the Pavement |
Steamhammer |
10 |
#2 semaine du 12-18 février |
| Atomic Bitchwax | Force Field | Tee Pee | 8 | #1 pendant 2 semaines du 5-18 février |
| Fu Manchu | Clone of the Universe | New Damage | 8 | #1 du 12-18 mars |
| Rivers of Nihil |
Where Owls Know My Name |
Metal Blade |
8 |
#2 du 16 avril au 6 juin |
| Satan | Cruel Magic | Metal Blade | 7 | #1 du 17-30 septembre |
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Morbid Angel |
Kingdoms Disdained |
Silver Lining Music |
5 |
#1 pendant 3 semaines
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| Legend of the Seagullmen | Legend of the Seagullmen | Dine Alone | 8 | #2 du 12-18 mars |
| Electric Wizard | Wizard Bloody Wizard | Metal Blade | 7 | #4 du 22-28 janvier |
| Transylvania Stud | Transylvania Stud e.p. | Transcending | 6 | #3 pendant la semaine du 12-18 février |
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Phil Campbell & the Bastard Sons |
The Age of Absurdity |
Nuclear Blast |
6 | #3 semaine du 19-25 février |
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Cauldron |
New Gods |
The end |
6 |
#5 pendant 2 semaines
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| Moving Bodies | Lifestyle Choices | Self-Released | 6 | #4 semaine du 12-18 mars |
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Monster Truck |
True Rockers |
Mascot |
6 |
#6 pendant 3 semaines
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Vantablack Warship |
Abrasive Pulmonic Speak |
Self-Released |
6 | #6 semaine du 12-18 mars |
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Between the Buried and Me |
Automata I |
Metal Blade |
5 |
#2 pendant 2 semaines du 26 mars au 15 avril |
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Orange Goblin |
The Wolf Bites Back |
Candlelight |
5 |
#2 du 2 juillet au 2 septembre |
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Alice in Chains |
Rainier Fog |
BMG |
5 |
#2 du 3 au 30 septembre |
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Cavalera Conspiracy |
Psychosis |
Napalm |
5 | #3 semaine du 26 février au 4 mars |
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Cancer Bats |
The Spark That Moves |
Bad Skull |
5 |
#4 du 4 juin 1er juillet |
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Necromandus |
Necromandus |
Self-Released |
4 |
#3 semaine du 27 novembre-3 décembre 2017 |
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Deicide |
Overtures of Blasphemy |
Century Media |
2 |
#3 semaine du 1er-14 octobre |
0 The Metal Gamer – Of Hatred Spawn – Of Hatred Spawn (Death Metal)
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“As soon as the opener Global Dehumanization hits me with its fast paced aggression I am hooked but the 28 minute span the album offers is over too quick, I want more… the skill involved in this group is more than enough to win me over. Death metal fans should definitely check this out as here is something for everyone.” The Metal Gamer
0 Dec 2018 – Jan 2019 – Absolute Underground Mag – The Great Sabatini
0 LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Go Retro! Make SEGA CD Game That Actually Works! To Play Interactive Band Playthrough ‘Chasing Shadows’
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – December 21, 2018
For fans of Dream Evil, Unleash the Archers, Iron Maiden, Dio
LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Go Retro! Make SEGA CD Game That Actually Works!
To Play Interactive Band Playthrough ‘Chasing Shadows’
“The Metal, Spikes, And Chicken-Fried Steak Tour” w/ A SOUND OF THUNDER (OH, NC, GA)
Limited Edition Blood Red Vinyl For New Album ‘Shadows From The Past”
Currently, it’s trendy for many indie and underground bands to release their music on dead media like cassettes, but Lords of The Trident has taken it one step further. Their latest video for the song “Chasing Shadows” off of their latest album “Shadows From The Past” is being released exclusively as a game that actually works on the SEGA CD console.
The video game console, popular from 1991 – 1996 has been out of production for nearly 20 years, but that doesn’t stop vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein from collecting Sega CD games and memorabilia. As luck would have it, one of the producers from Digital Pictures – a company responsible for the production of a number of Full Motion Video (FMV) games – is a huge fan of Lords of The Trident. After numerous talks, he was able to recruit some of his former Digital Pictures colleagues and the idea to craft the game was set in motion.
The band and the crew worked in secret for numerous months to create a “Make My Music Video” game for the system. These types of games were also created for Kris Kross, Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, and INXS. Much of the backbone for previous Digital Pictures games (such as the controversial hit “Night Trap”) was used to create the game. “The real trick was making the console display widescreen,” Tom Zito the executive producer writes. “The old games were used to a smaller, non-widescreen display, so a lot of that had to be written from the ground up.”
To add to its exclusivity, only five official copies were ever created, and the music video can only be seen by playing the game, or by watching various playthroughs online. One copy of the game went to Pennsylvania-based YouTube gaming channel Halberd, run by the power metal vocalist Lee Prisby of the band Klaymore (and his video game channel Halberd). Another went to Ryan Schremp, a personal friend of the band and owner of the popular blog Topless Robot. A third copy made its way to long-time friends of the band, Guys Games and Beer.
The Lords of The Trident have also posted their own playthrough video, demonstrating the game achieving a perfect 100% score. On the SEGA CD version there are a number of different levels of playthroughs available that correspond to other previously-published Lords of The Trident music videos, but as of yet, no channels have posted them.
“It’s a dream come true for us (me, specifically) to have our very own Sega CD game. I’d like to thank Tom Zito and the rest of the guys at Digital Pictures for pursuing this crazy idea of ours. I can tell you I’ve already played the crap out of this game, and although we can’t make more copies for wider release, at the very least you can watch our 100%ed playthrough online!” says vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein.
Watch the SEGA CD band playthrough for “Chasing Shadows” at the following links:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biCoeBGLxJU
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lordsofthetrident/videos/311715989673947/
In additional news, LORDS OF THE TRIDENT announce their first quest of 2019 will be for “The Metal, Spikes, And Chicken-Fried Steak Tour” with A SOUND OF THUNDER. The metal warriors will be performing four dates kicking off the first in Cincinnati on January 17th and wrapping up the crusade in Atlanta on January 20th.
Dates:
Jan 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Urban Artifact *(LOTT only) – info
Jan 18 – Charlotte, NC – The Milestone – info
Jan 19 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506 – info
Jan 20 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade – info
Other Dates:
Jan 12 – Milwaukee, WI – Rock Country MKE – info
Feb 10 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon – info – w/ Marty Friedman, Immortal Guardian
Sept 22 – Madison, WI – The Annex at Red Zone – info w/ Battle Beast
Digital stream and download of “Shadows From The Past” is available on the band’s website here plus Spotify, iTunes and Amazon.
To order their limited edition Blood Red Vinyl, which is a dual vinyl, 45RPM that comes with a Gatefold Booklet with artwork/lyric insert along with a 320kbps MP3 download card is available exclusively here.
Videos:
“Death Dealer” here.
“Tormentor” here.
“Burn It Down” ft. Unleash The Archers vocalist Brittney Slayes here.
“Reaper’s Hourglass” here.
“Zero Hour” (360 Degree VR) here.
Drum Playthrough – Reaper’s Hourglass” here.
For more info:
http://www.lordsofthetrident.com
http://www.facebook.com/LordsOfTheTrident
http://www.twitter.com/LordsOfTrident
http://instagram.com/lordsofthetrident
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0 Thrashers HELLNITE Possess You With “Phantom Force”; Debut Album Out Feb 12, 2019 via Sliptrick Records
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – December 21, 2018
For fans of Kreator, Slayer, Havok, Skull Fist, Carcass, Death
Thrashers HELLNITE Possess You With “Phantom Force”
Debut Album Out Feb 12, 2019 via Sliptrick Records
L-R: Konnor Miskiman (Bass) / Paolo Belmar (Guitar and Vocals) / Ryan Payne (Drums)
Photo credit: Kefikim Design – Photographer: Kafir Judas
Thrashers HELLNITE have unleashed their second single “Phantom Force” off their forthcoming debut full length “Midnight Terrors” slated for release February 12, 2019, on Sliptrick Records. The track refers to the term “paralyzed dreams” where a person is awake/asleep and their body is physically paralyzed, but their mind is conscious. It is also known as a term for those who are superstitious and believe the body can suffer a spiritual possession by an evil entity while being awake yet numb.
Vocalist/guitarist Paolo Belmar explains:
“‘Phantom Force” is basically about the fear of being possessed by that dark spirit. It represents that fight between you, your body and the spirit trying to possess it, the outro of the song is trying to achieve a progressive sound to compliment that sentiment.”
Listen to “Phantom Force” at the following Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/album/1UIcJdoOi8tfYbQPKt2MlS
Available for download on iTunes here.
Formed originally in Mexico City in 2010 and now re-established in Edmonton, Canada by founding member, vocalist, and guitarist Paolo Belmar, HELLNITE‘s debut album was written and recorded by Belmar who is now joined with a live line up consisting of bassist Konnor Miskiman and drummer Ryan Payne.
The full length is lyrically a paranormal and sci-fi themed concept album with influences from classic heroes such as Kreator, Slayer, Death along with next-generation thrash and heavy metal such as Havok, Skull Fist.
Belmar adds:
“It’s basically an open door to the next stage of this project that I began in Mexico. I have been working on ‘Midnight Terrors’ since 2014 and I think it will be well received from people who are into oldies and classic metal. I want to provoke curiosity with this album; my purpose is to catch people’s attention so they can follow the next movements of the band, which are going to be a little bit twisted in comparison with ‘Midnight Terrors’ and can’t wait to share the next release after this one.”
HELLNITE‘s first single and album title track can be heard at the following link: https://youtu.be/avDMZAG2Cmc
Track Listing:
1. Projection (1:08)
2. Phantom Force (5:50)
3. Spirits Prevail (4:22)
4. Beasts From The Deep (4:56)
5. Thrash of The Living Dead (4:16)
6. Darker Than Black (5:59)
7. Stage On Fire (5:18)
8. The Necromancer (5:52)
9. Midnight Terror (4:11)
Album Length: 41:56
Album Band Line Up:
Paolo Belmar – Vocals, guitars, bass and programmed drums
Live Band Line Up:
Paolo Belmar – Vocals and guitar
Ryan Payne – Drums
Konnor Miskiman – Bass
Ryan Payne – Drums
Konnor Miskiman – Bass
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0 Hamilton’s Heavy Rock Punks DOORS & FOURS Unleash The Zombies w/ Video “Feeling Dead” + Ontario Tour Dates
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – December 21, 2018
Hamilton’s Heavy Rock Punks DOORS & FOURS Unleash The Zombies w/ Video “Feeling Dead”
Announce Ontario Tour Dates
New Album “Black Magik & Other Aphrodisiacs” Out Feb 1st, 2019
Hamilton’s heavy rock outfit Doors & Fours are releasing a new album “Black Magik & Other Aphrodisiacs” on all major music platforms as of February 1, 2019. The independently produced album is a mash-up of raw heavy rock, with a very “go f*** yourself” punk attitude.
The first single off the second full-length album is “Feeling Dead”, a rowdy, hard-hitting track with catchy hooks and a horrifically voracious music video. This single shows the talent of the Ontarian band who openly shun overproduction and various electronic elements that are becoming standard in the heavy genres.
The video for “Feeling Dead” is available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/W4H0m7MWLqI
The band plans to tour with their loud, brash rock through Canada extensively over the next year in support of this fiery album. Comprised of four legs to ensure reaching as many listeners as possible, the first leg of the tour from March 23 to April 27, 2019, includes the Eastern Part of the country. More tour dates to be announced!
Spring Tour Dates:
March 23 – Niagara Falls, ON – Willy John’s
March 28 – Toronto, ON – Bovine
March 29 – Waterloo, ON – Harmony Lunch
March 30 – Hamilton, ON – Club Absinthe
April 5 – London, ON – Old East 765
April 6 – Windsor, ON – Phog Lounge
April 12 – Barrie, ON – Foxx Lounge
April 13 – Ajax, ON – Rottilicious
April 19 – St. John’s, NL – Treble
April 20- St. John’s, NL – Treble
April 26 – Montreal, QC – Traxide
April 27 – Ottawa, ON – Punk House
For more info:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/doorsandfours
Instagram & YouTube: @doorsandfours
BIO:
Doors & Fours spawned as a “protest” against the plethora of extremely overproduced and computerized music coming out of the heavy music scene as of late. Doors & Fours was created by Adam Peach & René Thivierge while playing in PYTHON (a heavy metal band from Hamilton, ON), in an effort to create raw, catchy, hook-driven songs, Peach moved from the mundane suburbs of Hamilton to the mean streets of Hamilton to live on Thivierge’s couch, with the clothes on his back and his guitar.
From there, they began writing what would become the first Doors & Fours demo, containing just 3 songs: “Fight Song”, “Pass The Time”, “Full Go”, with Joe Piccolo on drums. A month later, D4 released their first EP, titled “Skid”, containing 5 brand new songs. “Skid” was recorded and produced in just 7 hours in July 2017 – just over 30 days after releasing their demo. Evan Greenaway (PYTHON) played drums on the EP.
Keeping true to the original idea of producing raw, catchy, rock music, D4 produced both the demo and the EP from the house Peach and Thivierge resides at, using basic recording gear and a laptop computer. In November 2017, D4 decided to recruit Hamilton-based drummer Paige McAleney. With McAleney on drums, D4 finally had the final piece it was looking for, to adapt its own unique sound – a heavy dose of explosive, raw, crunchy, punk-driven rock music, with meaningful lyrics and a “go f**k yourself” attitude. Since then, the band has released a full-length album, 2 live albums, and 3 singles – with their 2nd full-length album coming out in February 2019.
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0 MORTANIUS Posts Cover of WHAM’s ‘Last Christmas’; New Album ‘Till Death Do Us Part’ Out February 22, 2019
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Montreal, QC – December 21, 2018
MORTANIUS Posts Cover of WHAM’s ‘Last Christmas’
New Album ‘Till Death Do Us Part’ Out February 22, 2019
Philadelphia’s progressive power metal outfit MORTANIUS are getting into the holiday cheer with their new lyric video for their cover of WHAM’s “Last Christmas”. The track is one of five that will appear on the band’s debut album “Till Death Do Us Part” that will be released on Rockshots Records on February 22, 2019 to follow EPs ‘A Voice From Beyond’ (2016), ‘Savage Garden’ (2015), and ‘Ethereal Waltz’ (2014).
“With ‘Last Christmas’ we decided to emphasise the more melancholic nature of the lyrics while still keeping the 80s pop feel of the song. So instead of being a bouncy 80s pop song, it has become a slower 80s power ballad. The chorus is backed up by big choirs, and the guitar solo is very emotional.” adds vocalist Lucas Flocco.
Watch “Last Christmas” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ov8ZfVSKtg
MORTANIUS, a progressive power metal band with symphonic and neo-classical elements was formed in 2013 by ex-Outlander vocalist Lucas Flocco and drummer Victor Cardone who were joined by guitarist Mike Gissi and bassist Jesse Shaw. From 2014 to 2016, the band recorded 3 EPs, each one steadily increasing the band’s online presence and fan base. In 2016, after the release of their third and most successful EP at the time, “A Voice From Beyond”, drummer Victor Cardone departed from the band.
A year later in 2017, MORTANIUS returned to the studio to create their first full-length album, “Till Death Do Us Part”. Ollie Bernstein (Ousiodes) recorded all lead guitars on the album, while AJ Larsen (of Madison Rising, Vicious) handled rhythm guitar duties. MORTANIUS also reached out to renowned power metal singers, Leo Figaro (Minstrelix, Dragon Guardian) and Jonas Heidgert (Dragonland) to provide guest vocals. “Till Death Do Us Part” featured the longest production cycle out of any of MORTANIUS‘ previous releases, finally wrapping up production a year later, in the fall of 2018. This album features MORTANIUS‘ most fully fleshed out and dynamic compositions, tightest performances, and highest quality production to date.
Vocalist Lucas Flocco comments:
“The album features a mixture of progressive and power metal. The songs all have melodic vocals that sing catchy lines. Choirs and harmonized vocals are featured heavily. Lead guitars shred fast and harmonized beautifully with each other, and the rhythm guitars are tight and intricate. Keyboards play an integral part to the sound of the album, providing atmospheric flavour and sometimes carrying the main melodies.”
Track Listing:
1. Facing the Truth (feat Leo Figaro) (5:11)
2. Disengage (10:17)
3. Jaded (feat Jonas Heidgert) (9:02)
4. Till Death Do Us Part (18:23)
5. Last Christmas (Wham cover) (5:56)
Album Length: 48:50
Album Credits:
Mortanius is:
Lead and backing vocals – Lucas Flocco
Bass: Jesse Shaw
Additional musicians:
Lead guitars: Ollie Bernstein
Rhythm guitars: AJ Larsen
Additional lead vocals: Leo Figaro (track 1), Jonas Heidgert (track 3)
Recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced by Jim Jenca at Pulse Audio, Bristol, Pennsylvania, USA, from 2017-2018.
Cover art by Jota Cravo
Discography:
‘A Voice From Beyond’ (2016) EP
‘Savage Garden’ (2015) EP
and ‘Ethereal Waltz’ (2014) EP
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0 Hey… if ya pick up the December issue of Exclaim! Look at what you will find… is that a review of The Great Sabatini’s new album ‘Goodbye Audio’… why yes it is… \m/\m/
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