So, what Is Iomair all about? Well the seven of them, yes seven members, play a very nice blend of Folk Metal with progressive touches. I think I even heard a saxophone at one point! This is Metal through and through, but also hard to easily pigeon-hole. These guys have a lot of weapons at their disposal incorporating acoustic guitar, violin, acoustic piano, even hints of flamenco at one point, amidst the swirling cacophony of Metal.
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0 Metal Rules – Iomair – S/T – “So, what Is Iomair all about? Well the seven of them, yes seven members, play a very nice blend of Folk Metal with progressive touches. I think I even heard a saxophone at one point! This is Metal through and through, but also hard to easily pigeon-hole. These guys have a lot of weapons at their disposal incorporating acoustic guitar, violin, acoustic piano, even hints of flamenco at one point, amidst the swirling cacophony of Metal.”
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0 last chance to submit your band to Western Canada’s Loudest Decibel Breaking Metal Fest and camping experience! as the slogan goes “Loud As Hell, Drunk As F*ck!” Loud As Hell (Drumheller, AB) (1hr30 East of Calgary, 3hrs south of Edmonton) – http://www.loudashell.com/bands
Last chance to submit your band to Western Canada’s Loudest Decibel Breaking Metal Fest and camping experience!
as the slogan goes “Loud As Hell, Drunk As F*ck!”
Loud As Hell (Drumheller, AB) (1hr30 East of Calgary, 3hrs south of Edmonton) – http://www.loudashell.com/bands
0 Metal Temple – Turbo Vixen – Drive Into The Night – “when I played the first track from TURBO VIXEN’s “Drive into the Night”, a little diddy called “Thunder and Lightning”, I experienced an extreme flashback. Hair Metal cranked to 11! The strange thing is, it sounds fresh and new.
“when I played the first track from TURBO VIXEN’s “Drive into the Night”, a little diddy called “Thunder and Lightning”, I experienced an extreme flashback. Hair Metal cranked to 11! The strange thing is, it sounds fresh and new. This album is rock in the purest sense, and this gathering of talented musicians should be formalized in my humble opinion. The sound is crisp, clean and well mixed. Should this be called hair metal though? I propose that a new genre description for this should be “Blues Metal”, and Turbo Vixen’s “Drive into the Night” should be held up as a shining example of it!”
http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/t_2/turbo-vixen-drive.htm
0 Blackened Death SECTORIAL Nominated For Best Ukrainian Metal Act; New Album “VYR” Out Now! via Noizr
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Montreal, QC – November 30, 2018
For fans of Agalloch, Anaal Natraakh, Enslaved, Wolves in the Throne Room
Blackened Death SECTORIAL Nominated For Best Ukrainian Metal Act
New Album “VYR” Out Now! via Noizr Productions
Blackened death metallers SECTORIAL have been nominated for a Best Ukrainian Metal Act award in the category of Best Metal Band. The award show will take place on December 22nd in Kyiv, Ukraine. Event details can be found here.
Best Metal Band nominees:
1914
The Nietzsche
Sectorial
Heartprints
VelikhanBand
Dimicandum
The Hiraeth
SECTORIAL recently unleashed their third full-length entitled “VYR” via Noizr Productions on November 9th, 2018 to follow their sophomore release “We Are The Titan’s Rising Ashes”(2015), which won two BUMA awards for “Best Metal Video” (Tree Eater) and “Best Metal Album”.
“VYR” captures the band’s advancement in both musicianship and sound, every instrument, every bit of music on this release has its own story. Featuring 12 brutal tracks mixed and mastered by Warkhoros, the album showcases an assault of diversity, from intense blast-beats to acoustic compositions to using different ethnic instruments such as drymba/munnharpe, jouhikko, bukkehorn, flutes, duda, and trembita.
The band comments:
“Capricious and unpredictable streams of life, violent waves and the hypnotic blue of the the universe’s depths… an element that can withstand anything that will happen on the way… a bottomless stellar sky, reflected on a calm mirrored surface that in an instant turns into an incredible dance of the wind and drops, and spins in a gigantic powerful VYR.”
Music Video “The Observer”
Youtube: https://youtu.be/_czPB41EomE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sectorialUA/videos/742157882816208/
Music Video “Inhuman Ones”
Youtube: https://youtu.be/cXBS23c8deE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sectorialUA/videos/2350637165009835/
CD and digital album order for “VYR” available on Noizr here, Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon, Google Play
Track Listing:
1. The Observer
2. Exodus of the Winter
3. Above the Abyss
4. Sea vs. Stones
5. Foggy Hill
6. Ordinary Talk
7. Millstone
8. Morning Gleam
9. The Last Tower Will Fall
10. A Thorn In The Hoof
11. From the Past, From The Childhood
12. Inhuman Ones
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Warkhoros, Tyrant Studio.
Cover artwork and print design by Lita Akhmetova.
Sectorial:
Ivan ‘Burz’ Kozakevych – Vocals, Folk Instruments
Igor ‘Reich’ Kovalenko – Drums, Percussion
Dmytro ‘Trit’ Vashchenko – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Boris ‘Karis’ Krivous – Bass, Backing Vocals
Show Dates:
April 13 – BingoClub – Kyiv, UA – Metal East: Нове Коло – Warm Up Show – info
Sectorial is a metal band from Boyarka, Ukraine, formed in 2000. After several changes of its participants, the final lineup was established in 2010. Current genre can be described as Blackened Death, Ethnic Metal.
Sectorial’s debut EP “Cerebrum Necrosis Est It In Nobis” came out in January, 2008. In its support, the band has played 20 shows in different cities of Ukraine. “Cerebrum Necrosis Est It In Nobis” premiere took place at Radio ROKS, as well as at Radio Carcoma (Spain). In September 2008, Sectorial took 4th place at The Global Battle of The Bands, Kyiv. With EPs “Boiler” and “Controlled Insane” in 2009, band has played approx. 40 shows in Ukraine and Russia.
The debut full-length album “Erase and Reborn the Humanity” was released in February 2012 via Metal Scrap Records. In support of LP, Sectorial went on the joint Ukrainian tour with Crusher, performed at the festival Metal Heads` Mission XIII and went on the two-week tour (Ukraine — Moldova — Russia) with Infest (FR).
In August 2015, Sectorial released their second full-length album “We Are the Titan’s Rising Ashes” via Noizr Productions. The record’s exclusive presentation was held on October 17 at the Noizr Fest, Kyiv. On the same day, there was a premiere of the debut music video for the song “Tree Eater”. Later band released pro-live video “Young Shoots”, filmed during performance at the festival.
In December 2015, Sectorial won two awards in categories “Best Metal Album” for LP “We Are The Titan’s Rising Ashes” and “Best Metal Video” for the clip “Tree Eater” at The Best Ukrainian Metal Act 2015 contest.
In 2016, the band gave several shows in Ukraine, and also performed at the Kilkim Žaibu festival in Lithuania, sharing the stage with such metal acts as Venom, Nifelheim, Schirenc Plays Pungent Stench, Ereb Altor and others.
Since 2017, Sectorial have been working on material for the new third full-length album, which is now set for release on November 9th, 2018 on Noizr Productions.
Discography:
“Cerebrum Necrosis Est It In Nobis”, EP, 2008
“Boiler”, EP, 2009
“Controlled Insane”, EP, 2009
“Erase and Reborn the Humanity”, full-length, 2012
“We Are the Titan’s Rising Ashes”, full-length, 2015
“VYR”, full length, 2018
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0 Sweden’s Prog Power HOLLOW Signs To ROCKSHOTS RECORDS; Unleashing New Album In 20 Years “Between Eternities of Darkness”
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Montreal, QC – November 30, 2018
Sweden’s Prog Power HOLLOW Signs To ROCKSHOTS RECORDS
Unleashing New Album In 20 Years “Between Eternities of Darkness”
20 years after unleashing their 1999 album “Architects of The Mind” via Nuclear Blast Records, Swedish power prog band HOLLOW lead by Andreas Stoltz (Binary Creed)announces their signing to Rockshots Records for the release of their upcoming album “Between Eternities of Darkness”.
The new album “Between Eternities of Darkness” features 10 tracks and 45 minutes of progressive power metal. The album is a dark, cathartic tale about running from problems, facing adversities and searching for a place to fit in. “Between Eternities of Darkness” is an album you should listen to from start to end.
“It’s a journey through a short period in a small family’s life. This particular period is dark and tragic, but they’ve seen better days. Light and beauty remain in memory”says Andreas Stoltz.
The album was written and recorded during the fall of 2017 and early winter of 2018 plus mixed and mastered by Ronnie Björnström at Enhanced Audio Productions, Umeå, Sweden. The music is melodic, emotional, atmospheric and of course from time to time crunchingly heavy. Andreas is also the vocalist of Binary Creed, whom have released two albums, “Restitution” (2014) and “A Battle Won” (2017) on Rockshots Records.
“Between Eternities of Darkness” will be released via Rockshots Records on December 6th on all the major digital platforms, followed by physical CD available as of January 25th in Europe and February 8th in North America. Album pre-order at the following link: http://bit.ly/hollow_preorder
Track Listing:
1. Travel Far
2. Fate of the Jester
3. Down
4. Pull of the Undertow
5. Shadow World
6. Hidden
7. Calling
8. The Road I’m on
9. Death of Her Dream
10. Say Farewell
Hollow is:
Andreas Stoltz: Vocals, Guitar
Stalder Zantos: Drums
Contributions: Edvina Stoltz: choir on Shadow World; David Bergner: guitar leads on Travel Far and Say Farewell and Ida Hällgren: additional vocals on Say Farewell.
Cover art by Olivia Wärme.
For more info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollow_(band)
https://www.facebook.com/hollowsweden/
https://www.instagram.com/hollowsweden/
https://twitter.com/hollowsweden
www.rockshots.eu
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollow_(band)
https://www.facebook.com/hollowsweden/
https://www.instagram.com/hollowsweden/
https://twitter.com/hollowsweden
www.rockshots.eu
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0 Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival Announce First Batch 2019 Bands
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Calgary, AB – November 30, 2018
Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival Announce First Batch 2019 Bands
Early Bird Passes Available Now!
What the press is saying:The Rock Metal Podcast: Interview with festival co-organizer CC Getty here.The Gauntlet: The 420 Music and Arts Festival is a homegrown bash here.
Daily Hive: 420 Music and Arts Festival returning to Calgary for a second year here.
Hellbound: Festivals You Don’t Wanna Miss here.
Growing into one of Canada’s best events to celebrate 420 culture, METALHEADS UNITED is proud to announce the first batch of bands for the 2019 line-up of the 420 Music & Arts Festival being hosted in Calgary, AB, Canada on April 18th, 19th, and 20th.
The line up features an assortment of stoner, psychedelic, heavy rock, sludge and doom with a range of returning festival alumni and fresh talent that is sure to satisfy attendees and their craving for good times and great music. Last year’s festival fan favourite and huge crowd pleaser San Diego’s Great Electric Quest return with their partying blend of classic metal and stoner rock. They will be joined on the line up by festival veterans Heron (Vancouver), Mammoth Grove (Calgary), Brown Dwarf (Red Deer) and Black Hell Oil (Saskatoon). Confirmed to perform on the festival for the first time will be Bort (Vancouver), Bloated Pig (Calgary), Denimachine (Calgary), The Baseborn Band (Calgary), Shadow Weaver (Calgary), Row of Giants (Calgary) and all the way from the UK, the event’s first ever European act, groovy progressive stoner rock band The Grudge on their first trip to North America (links to the bands listed below).
In addition to the festival’s music programming, the 2019 festivities will be offering an expanded selection of events that will be hosted at various venues in Calgary, which includes a Pinball Tournament at Pin-Bar (501 17th Ave SW) on April 20th. More details events to be announced.
Early bird passes are now on sale for only $50 CAD at the following link: https://www.420musicandartsfestival.ca/store-2/
2019 Line Up (more to be announced)
Returning Acts:
Great Electric Quest (San Diego) www.facebook.com/electricquest/
Heron (Vancouver) www.facebook.com/herondoom/
Mammoth Grove (Calgary) www.facebook.com/mammothgrove/
Brown Dwarf (Red Deer) www.facebook.com/browndwarftheband/
Black Hell Oil (Saskatoon) www.facebook.com/wearealsonamedbort/
New to the Festival
The Grudge (UK) www.facebook.com/stonethegrudge/
Bort (Vancouver) www.facebook.com/wearealsonamedbort/
Bloated Pig (Calgary) www.facebook.com/Bloatedpigmusic/
Denimachine (Calgary) www.facebook.com/denimachine/
The Baseborn Band (Calgary) www.facebook.com/The-Baseborn-Band-143840236279440/
Shadow Weaver (Calgary) www.facebook.com/ShadowWeaverRock/
Row of Giants (Calgary) www.instagram.com/rowofgiants
Bort (Vancouver) www.facebook.com/wearealsonamedbort/
Bloated Pig (Calgary) www.facebook.com/Bloatedpigmusic/
Denimachine (Calgary) www.facebook.com/denimachine/
The Baseborn Band (Calgary) www.facebook.com/The-Baseborn-Band-143840236279440/
Shadow Weaver (Calgary) www.facebook.com/ShadowWeaverRock/
Row of Giants (Calgary) www.instagram.com/rowofgiants
For all news about 420 Music & Arts Festival events, please visit the following links:
Official Website: https://www.420musicandartsfestival.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/420MusicAndArtsFestival
Twitter: https://twitter.com/420FestivalYYC
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/420musicandartsfestival
Travel Alberta: https://www.travelalberta.com/ca/events/420-music-and-arts-festival-6972/
Festival Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2159499584293238/
Pinball Tournament Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2122446714675930/
About:
Since their inaugural year in 2017, Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival is three days of rad music and fuzzy vibes. The festival showcases bands from across Canada and USA ranging from stoner rock, desert rock, doom & sludge metal and kick ass rock n roll along with multiple exhibitors and vendors (Hemporium, Millie’s Tree, Norml Canada, SANE Clothing, The Perogy Boyz, Waffles & Chix, Mammoth Beard Co and more) related to 420 culture. Past headliners have been Dopethrone, Brant Bjork (Kyuss, Vista Chino) (special guest DJ set on 420), Sasquatch, La Chinga, Wo Fat, Anciients and Black Mastiff.
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0 Step ‘Into The Sun’ With WHITE COWBELL OKLAHOMA’s New Music Video; Celebrating 15 Years of X-MESS @ Lee’s Palace in Toronto
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Montreal, QC – November 30, 2018
For fans of Deep Purple, ZZ Top, Frank Zappa, Funkadelic, Thin Lizzy, KISS, Hawkwind
Step ‘Into The Sun’ With WHITE COWBELL OKLAHOMA’s New Music Video
Celebrating 15 Years of X-MESS @ Lee’s Palace In Toronto
Out Now! New Album “Seven Seas of Sleaze”
L-R: Chainsaw Charlie (power tools, percussion), Betty Bullwhip (drums), Clem C. Clemsen (vocals, guitar),
Blind BBQ Wilson (guitar), Curtis E. Flush (guitar, vocals), South Pawl Jones (bass, vocals)
Photo Credit: Ashlea Wessel
Booze fueled southern rockers White Cowbell Oklahoma have returned flaunting their uncompromising sleaze, this time with a new video for their track ‘Into The Sun’ off ‘Seven Seas of Sleaze’ released this past April through their own label Slick Monkey.
A rootin’ tootin’ grungy, melodic medley of southern rock covered in a layer of grease, ‘Into The Sun’ boasts foot tappin’ heavy psych riffage that will get you moving and the visuals in the video may just trip you out, you’ve been warned!
Recommended for fans of Deep Purple, ZZ Top and Frank Zappa, White Cowbell Oklahoma has made their mark appearing at festivals like SXSW, and NXNE and tours like Rockstar Uproar. The band also regularly performs throughout the European festival circuit.
Watch ‘Into The Sun’ at the following link:
WCO’s latest album ‘Seven Seas of Sleaze’ is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes.
For those in the Toronto area, White Cowbell Oklahoma will be celebrating 15 years of their world famous X-Mess bash at Lee’s Palace on December 14th. Full details can be found here.
“Besides the expected southern-fried onslaught, the Toronto X-Mess concert will feature a dizzying array of surprise guests, nubile flesh, power tools plus the general sullying of long-cherished holiday icons.” – says vocalist /guitarist Clem C. Clemsen.
Video of previous X-Mess’ can be viewed here.
Show Dates:
Dec 14 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace – info (X-Mess)
Jan 18 – Hamilton, ON – The Casbah
Jan 19 – Waterloo, ON – Starlight Lounge – info
Track Listing:
1. Into The Sun (4:34)
2. Harder Come, Harder Fall (3:16)
3. Flapjack Flytrap (Live at CKXU) (5:00)
4. Cheerleader (Live at CKXU) (3:36)
5. Monster Railroad (Live at CKXU) (5:12)
6. Flush In The Pocket (Live at CKXU) (5:37)
7. Shot A Gamblin’ Man (Live at CKXU) (6:44)
For more info:
www.whitecowbell.com
www.facebook.com/WhiteCowbellOklahoma
twitter.com/whitecowbell
instagram.co/whitecowbell
https://soundcloud.com/whitecowbelloklahoma
https://www.youtube.com/user/whitecowbelltv
www.whitecowbell.com
www.facebook.com/WhiteCowbellOklahoma
twitter.com/whitecowbell
instagram.co/whitecowbell
https://soundcloud.com/whitecowbelloklahoma
https://www.youtube.com/user/whitecowbelltv
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“Magnetic, untamed, infamous and regaled for their strange and sensational stage shows, White Cowbell Oklahoma is the country-fried boogie rock sandwich you didn’t know you were craving.” – Beatroute AB
“given live performances that seem to feature more people onstage than in the audience, chainsaws, strippers, decimated stuffed things (turkeys, play toys and so on), they do aspire to have their music appreciated to the same extent that their image is co-opted, gawked at and gossiped about.” Exclaim!”
“White Cowbell Oklahoma add a touch of psych to their trashy hard rock formula…hellraising Southern-rock-tinged rock ‘n’ roll.” – Now Toronto
There’s no warm-up for White Cowbell Oklahoma’s sixth full-length release, recorded at Zeus’s Toronto studio and also in concert in Amsterdam. As in their live shows, where flames and power tools feature prominently, the underrated Toronto old-school rockers throw us into the fire immediately, and that fire doesn’t die until long after the final chords – from not one, not two, but three guitars – ring out.” – Now Toronto (2015 Mixto Sixto Review)“a fist-pumping, anthemnic set of songs thick on low-end, pelvic thrust and grit. Easily their most confident effort to date, it displays a new Bell that is streamlined and primed for attack. ” – Exclaim! (2009 Bombardero Review)
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