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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

November 30, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · White Cowbell Oklahoma

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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

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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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0 Thank You Canada! Huge headbanging love from me to you MDs and Djs \m/\m/ #2 Striker (CAN) and #5 The Great Sabatini The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, November 27, 2018

November 29, 2018
by Asher
· Striker · The Great Sabatini

Thank You Canada!

Huge headbanging love from me to you MDs and Djs \m/\m/

#2 Striker (CAN) and #5 The Great Sabatini

The National Loud Chart

For the Week Ending: Tuesday, November 27, 2018

http://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2018-11-27

0 Music Waves – Into Eternity – The Sirens

November 28, 2018
by Asher
· Into Eternity

http://www.musicwaves.fr/frmReview.aspx?ID=17631&REF=INTO-ETERNITY_The-Sirens

0 Hamilton’s THE CASTOR TROYS Premiere Tom Petty Cover Video “Runnin’ Down A Dream” via ThePunkSite

November 28, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · The Castor Troys

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Montreal, QC – November 28, 2018

For Fans of The Offspring, the Headstones, Social Distortion, Rise Against, Monster Truck, The Motorleague

Hamilton’s THE CASTOR TROYS Premiere Tom Petty Cover Video “Runnin’ Down A Dream” via ThePunkSite

Out Now! New EP “Legends Never Die”
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Ontario Show Dates

A story-telling hard rock band that tells tales of war heroes, bank robbers and clandestine lovers, this intrepid four-piece peddles true stories and truer fiction. Drawing inspiration from bands like The Headstones (whom they recently opened for), Social Distortion, Motörhead, The Offspring and Iron Maiden, The Castor Troys

Crafting fiery and infectious songs that draw you in and don’t let you go, Hamilton’s THE CASTOR TROYS are sharing a very special lyric video for their cover track of Tom Petty’s “Runnin’ Down The Dream”, which appears on the band’s latest EP “Legends Never Die” released at the beginning of this November.

Chris Ledroit (Guitars, Backing Vocals) explains:

“When we were planning the songs for the EP, we knew we wanted to include a cover. We wanted something that hadn’t already been covered several times, but also something that was a really familiar song. We also wanted something that wasn’t right in our genre, so we could change it and make it our own. We started working on this before Tom died: in fact it was just during the mastering stage that we heard the news. It was one of those moments where you remember exactly where you were when the news came on the radio: I was on my way home from the Midwest US at a gas station somewhere west of Chicago. It was an incredible coincidence that this song had taken such an important role in our lives by then so the news came as quite a shock. And the song sure means a lot more to us now.”

Watch the premiere of “Runnin’ Down The Dream” on ThePunkSite.com at the following link: http://thepunksite.com/news/exclusive-the-castor-troys-reveal-runnin-down-a-dream-video/

THE CASTOR TROYS‘ new EP “Legends Never Die” was produced by Andre Kaden Black plus engineered by Tal Vaisman (Ascot Royals) and has a refined the band’s sound, enabling them to capture the fierce energy of their live performance onto record, a great follow up to their 2015 debut full length “Come Hell or High Water” since forming in 2013.

“Six songs that draw influences of hard rock, punk, country and southern rock will make you sing along and pump your fist. This is veteran songwriting with youthful energy.” – The Castor Troys

“Legends Never Die” is available on iTunes, Spotify, Bandcamp.

Music Video “Blackout Love” – https://youtu.be/5yvafYpS5QM

Show Dates:
Dec. 6 – Barrie, ON – Foxx Lounge – info
Jan. 8 – Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern
Jan. 19 – Cobourg, ON – Kelly’s – info – w/ Black Collar Union

Track Listing:
1. Blackout Love
2. We Are One
3. Watch the City Burn
4. Legends Never Die
5. Wreck of The Bastard
6. Runnin’ Down A Dream (Tom Petty cover)

EP Recording & Live Line Up:
Aaron Walsh – Lead Vocals
Chris Ledroit – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Matthew Bowker – Bass, Backing Vocals
Bryson Emmons – Drums, Backing Vocals

For more info:
http://www.thecastortroys.com
https://www.facebook.com/thecastortroys
http://www.twitter.com/thecastortroys
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-cpG

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“Need a good song to pump you up for a long day? This classic punk-rock track (We Are One) might even fuel you up better than your morning caffeine boost. You’ll be screaming along with these powerful vocals and air-guitaring these riffs all week long.” – Alt Press

“The Legends Never Die EP departs from their debut album and takes their sound to the next level with a tighter chemistry and production. It boasts two full-throttle singles: “Blackout Love” and the follow-up, “We Are One”. The latter single, albeit a real stomper, sounds pretty similar to a track on their first album. It could just be me so, I’ll leave it to you to investigate and decide. Other standout tracks on the EP include “Burn This City Down” and “Wreck of the Bastard”. After a listen, you’re bound to walk away with at least a few songs stuck in your head! ” – LdnReverb

“Writing music that is catchy and instantly memorable, The Castor Troys weave tales in an accessible and uncompromising manner.” – Ignite Music Mag

“Hard rock revival? I fuckin’ hope so! Add another band to the burgeoning list – Ontario’s The Castor Troys. This hard rockin’ quartet infuse their dynamic new EP with strains of punk, country and loads of heavy rock. Adrenaline pumping screaming melodic anthems that only hard rock can deliver.” – Power of Pop

“The artwork for the Legends Never Die EP, that features a leather clad skeleton shifting into high gear in a muscle car, gives you a a fair idea of what to expect from Ontario’s The Castor Troys latest release, and you won’t be disappointed or surprised as this is balls out rock ‘n roll with a punk edge. ” The Punk Site

“They play a kind of anthemic punk rock with hard rock influences thrown in that has as much to do with Rise Against and Ignite as with Monster Truck and Iron Maiden… If you are into hard rockin’ riffs and tons of ooh’s and aah’s, feel free to check out The Castor Troys.” – Punk Rock Theory

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0 Heavy Music Headquarters – The Progress Report: November 2018 – KOSM

November 28, 2018
by Asher
· KOSM

http://www.heavymusichq.com/the-progress-report-november-2018/

0 LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Unleash New Music Video “Death Dealer” via Legacy Mag

November 28, 2018
by Asher
· Lords of The Trident · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 28, 2018

For fans of Dream Evil, Unleash the Archers, Iron Maiden, Dio

LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Unleash New Music Video “Death Dealer” via Legacy Mag

Limited Edition Blood Red Vinyl For New Album ‘Shadows From The Past”

Top L-R Lords of the Trident Current Line Up
Master Hercule “Herc” Schlagzeuger (Lead Drums) | Baron Taurean Helleshaar (Lead Guitar) | Fang VonWrathenstein (Lead Vocals) | Asian Metal (Lead Guitar) | Pontifex Mortis (Lead Bass)
Photo Credit – Mary Sweeney

A true spectacle to be witnessed, LORDS OF THE TRIDENT is a daring adventure metal quintet that has been delighting their audiences and fans all over the world for ten years. Continuing their epic quest of bringing spectacular and entertaining metal to global fans these power metal warriors released their latest album “Shadows From The Past” this past August. In continuing support of their 7th studio album, these American power metallers are premiering their fifth music video “Death Dealer”. The footage for the music video was shot during the band’s March 2018 TRIDENTour, which included stops in Lexington, KY, Charlotte and Chapel Hill, NC, and Cincinnati, OH.

Vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein adds:

“Almost every house we stayed at had very friendly cats who DEMANDED to be included in the video as well. You’ll also notice that Albus Dumblepurr, the most FAMOUS of the power metal cats, also makes an appearance. I’ll admit, we were all a little starstruck upon meeting him.”

Watch “Death Dealer” via Legacy Mag at the following link: https://www.legacy.de/exklusives/1771-exklusive-video-premiere-lords-of-the-trident-death-dealer.html

In additional news, the band recently released their limited edition Blood Red Vinyl for “Shadows From The Past”, which is a dual vinyl, 45RPM that comes with a Gatefold Booklet with artwork/lyric insert along with a 320kbps MP3 download card. It is exclusively available on the band’s website here.

“This is our FIRST vinyl release, and we’re incredibly excited to finally have this available! Fun fact: since this is the first press, instead of red dye, we used the blood of the unworthy who were slain at our concerts! Gives it a little extra touch!” says vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein.

Digital stream and download of “Shadows From The Past” is available on the band’s website here plus iTunes, Amazon, Bandcamp, Spotify, Youtube.

Video – “Tormentor” here.

Video – “Burn It Down” featuring Unleash The Archers vocalist Brittney Slayes here.

Video – “Reaper’s Hourglass” here.

Video – “Zero Hour” (360 Degree VR) here.

Drum Playthrough – Reaper’s Hourglass” here.

Show Dates:
Nov 30 – Green Bay, WI – SV2 – info

For more info:
http://www.lordsofthetrident.com
http://www.facebook.com/LordsOfTheTrident
http://www.twitter.com/LordsOfTrident
http://instagram.com/lordsofthetrident

BIO:

Since climbing out of a volcano in 2008, shrouded in metal and ash, Lords of the Trident have gone to battle on many stages across the USA, playing and headlining a plethora of festivals and have an admirable arsenal of recordings in their inventory. The Lords of The Trident have released three full albums: “Death or Sandwich” (2009), “Chains on Fire” (2011), “Frostburn” (2015) , three EPs: “Plan of Attack” (2013), “A Very Lords of the Trident Christmas” (2014), “Re:Quests” (2015), and two live DVDs, along with numerous compilation singles.

Their live shows include medieval costumes, pyrotechnics, confetti cannons, guitars set ablaze, and of course, excellent technical musicianship that challenges the standard for how live music should be experienced. Citing influences such as Iron Maiden, Scar Symmetry and Judas Priest, and embracing lyrical themes inspired by great battles, conquests, dragon-fighting, virtual reality, and out-of-control robots Lords of the Trident dish out face-melting power that is enjoyed by fans of all races and classes.

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0 Enter The Vast Fantasy Realm of Spain’s NORWALD With New Singles “Creatures” & “Arden”

November 27, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Norwald

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Montreal, QC – November 27, 2018

For fans of Epica, Nightwish, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody

Enter The Vast Fantasy Realm of Spain’s NORWALD With New Singles “Creatures” & “Arden”

Explore the rich lore that has been created through these stories and feel the magic of this imaginative new world, with its own characters, gods and creatures. Norwald, brings you Magical lands and magnificent warriors; Mythical creatures, life, and death, in the form of power metal songs.

To acquaint the world of Norwald, they have released their first two singles, ‘Creatures’ and ‘Arden’. ‘Creatures’regales listeners with the tale of Prince Thostar who is on a quest for the throne. It’s a fast and simple song to introduce both the band and world of Norwald.

‘Arden’ is a bonus tale, not directly related to the rest of the story told on the upcoming concept album. It is fun and dancey, but with a cold vibe.

With influences such as Nightwish, Rhapsody and Epica, Norwald is just as enchanting as the tale it tells. As to what their debut album brings, composer Grief explains her purpose:

“The album is, as a whole, an epic tale that goes through a lot of phases, to finish in an epic song that Norwald people would sing in their taverns. To end the whole thing and to make people want to listen to more of our stories, we play Arden, which is a short tale not related to the tale told in the rest of the album.”

‘Creatures’

‘Arden’

The release date for the debut album is yet to be announced.

For more info:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/NorwaldOfficial/
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/NorwaldOfficial
Bandcamp – norwald.bandcamp.com

BIO:

Norwald is both the band name and a vast fantasy world that was imagined in the mind of Patri Grief many years ago and has now been brought to fruition to indulge listeners everywhere. Grief’s fascination for storytelling and music began at a young age: she dreamed up a world where her imagination could take flight and ultimately bring her stories to life through music.

With immense imagination, Norwald plunges the listener into a brand new fantasy world. Incorporating made up words and characters set in a medieval era, Norwald is putting a whole new spin on epic power metal. Well written songs, each as a metaphor with its own personality, Norwald is charging in to the spotlight with poetic symphonic magic.

Over the years, members came and left the band and it wasn’t until 2017 when there was enough suitable talent for the band to take off. The lineup now consists of Ann Meseguer (vocals); Patri Grief (composer/lead guitar); Alejandro Leonidas (rhythm guitar); Jeffrey García (bass) and Frehul Martínez (keys).

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0 The Collective Zine – Difficult chunks: an interview with The Great Sabatini

November 26, 2018
by Asher
· The Great Sabatini

http://blog.collective-zine.co.uk/?p=250

0 Take a listen! The Rock Metal Podcast interview with Wacken Metal Battle Canada organizer JJ Tartaglia. Talking about band submissions for 2019 battles and what to expect at Wacken Open Air as the Canadian champion.

November 26, 2018
by Asher
· Wacken Metal Battle Canada

Take a listen! The Rock Metal Podcast interview with Wacken Metal Battle Canada organizer JJ Tartaglia. Talking about band submissions for 2019 battles and what to expect at Wacken Open Air as the Canadian champion.