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0 SLUDGEHAMMER Announce “Hammering Westward Tour” (ON/MB/SK/AB/BC)
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 23, 2018
For fans of Revocation, Mastodon, Lamb Of God, Pantera, Opeth
SLUDGEHAMMER Announce “Hammering Westward Tour” (ON/MB/SK/AB/BC)
June 1 – Toronto, ON – Coalition – info
June 2 – Hamilton – Corktown – info
June 7 – Edmonton, AB – Rendez Vous * – info
June 8 – Calgary, AB – Distortion (Decimate MetalFest) – info
June 9 – Kelowna, BC – Munnin’s Post *
June 10 – Vancouver, BC – 333 * – info
June 14 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern (formerly known as Vangelis Tavern) – info
June 15 – Regina, SK – Cloud 9 * – info
June 16 – Winnipeg, MB – Doghouse *
June 23 – Guelph, ON – Dstrct
* (shows with Kelevra)
Show Dates:
June 1 – Toronto, ON – Coalition – info
June 2 – Hamilton – Corktown – info
June 7 – Edmonton, AB – Rendez Vous * – info
June 8 – Calgary, AB – Distortion (Decimate MetalFest) – info
June 9 – Kelowna, BC – Munnin’s Post *
June 10 – Vancouver, BC – 333 * – info
June 14 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern (formerly known as Vangelis Tavern) – info
June 15 – Regina, SK – Cloud 9 * – info
June 16 – Winnipeg, MB – Doghouse *
June 23 – Guelph, ON – Dstrct
* (shows with Kelevra)
With their mind bending guitar solos, devastating heavy riffs, blistering drum fury and dynamic vocal performances from new lead singer Josh Stephney along with bassist Dan Ayers, Toronto’s SLUDGEHAMMER will be pounding Western Canada this June for their “Hammering Westward Tour”, which includes a performance at this year’s Decimate MetalFest in Calgary on June 8th. Supporting them on select dates of the tour will be Regina, SK’s groove metal Kelevra. The tour will see SLUDGEHAMMER kick off the rampage in Toronto on June 1st and venture west to as far as Vancouver, BC to wrap things up back in Ontario on Guelph on June 23rd.
SLUDGEHAMMER‘s debut album “The Fallen Sun” was released in 2016 featuring fan favourites “Carrion Eater” and “Demons From The Woodwork” plus peaked at #4 on the Canadian College Radio Loud Charts along with multiple praise from publications such as Bravewords, Blabbermouth and No Clean Singing. Here’s what they had to say.
“Sludgehammer brings its “A” game on its debut full-length release, The Fallen Sun. Sludgehammer doesn’t fit neatly into the traditional death or groove metal box, as its diverse elements sets it apart from its peers. Its 11 tracks (including two bonus tracks) are decorated with hooky riffs, catchy choruses and a perfect clean/growled vocal combination…There are many memorable moments on The Fallen Sun and for an unsigned band, 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
While on their first ever Western Canadian tour, SLUDGEHAMMER will be unveiling to fans new headbangers off their later to be released 2018 follow up album.
The band comments:
“We are absolutely thrilled to be finally heading out and doing some shows in Western Canada. We are looking forward to seeing old friends, meeting new ones and making awesome memories. Hope to see all you crazy metalheads out there…let’s have some fun!”
Music Video – Carrion Eater – https://youtu.be/OAbgAUBrzvo
Music Video – Demons From The Woodwork – https://youtu.be/lBG8vTP992g
“The Fallen Sun” is available for stream and download on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify and all other major online retailers.
Track Listing:
1. Demons From The Woodwork (4:02)
2. Intestines Entwined (5:02)
3. The Black Abyss (6:29)
4. Ectogenesis (4:34)
5. Carrion Eater (5:56)
6. Consuming Afterbirth (4:34)
7. Carnivorous Forest (5:08)
8. Utopian (5:45)
9. Revolting (4:46)
10. Organ Harvester (4:51)
11. Casualties (4:34)
Album Length: 55:48
Album Band Line Up:
Chris Szarota (Vocals)
Jeff Wilson (Guitars)
Tyler Williams (Guitars)
Dan Ayers (Bass, Vocals)
Fernando Villalobos (Drums)
Live Line Up:
Josh Stephney (Vocals)
Jeff Wilson (Guitar)
Tyler Williams (Guitar)
Dan Ayers (Bass and Vocals)
Fernando Villalobos (Drums)
For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/sludgehammermusic
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-8ee
BIO:
Sludgehammer is a five piece Canadian metal band formed in 2013. The band began with guitarist Jeff Wilson and drummer Fernando Villalobos jamming together, which quickly resulted in writing songs and searching for a full line up. Their search led to vocalist Chris Szarota, who possessed an astonishing vocal ferocity and bassist and vocalist Dan Ayers, who passed the audition as a bassist and also revealed a golden voice. Thus, the first incarnation of Sludgehammer was formed.
The four members worked hard over the next few months to put together a demo, which was released at the band’s first gig on November 22nd, 2013. The demo was well received even though it was completely self-recorded and the gig offers kept on coming, along with new fans.
With the success of the demo, the band knew that it was time to step things up and hired producer Christian Anderson for their 2014 release, ‘Organ Harvester’. During the writing sessions, the band decided that Chris and Dan should share vocal duties for this record, as Dan’s voice had been absent from the demo. The dual vocals proved to be a force to be reckoned with and on August 11th, 2014 ‘Organ Harvester’ was released to rave reviews.
‘Organ Harvester’ gained both new fans and better shows, gathering serious momentum and solid name among the metal community. However by 2015, after playing many gigs with the ‘Organ Harvester’ material it became very obvious that the fans were hungry for more. The band began writing more songs for the next release and kept playing gigs, which led them to guitarist Tyler Williams. Tyler was working as a sound man at the Atria in Oshawa, ON where Sludgehammer was playing, and after their performance, Tyler approached the band. They set up a jam and in July 2015, Tyler Williams joined Sludgehammer.
The new five piece line up produced a much fuller sound as Jeff and Tyler began working together. The old songs were given new life and badass new material was being written for their next release, titled ‘The Fallen Sun’. The new songs featured dynamic vocal performances from Dan and Chris, mind bending guitar solos, heavy riffs and blistering drumming. As the songs started to pile up, Sludgehammer discussed recording a full length album. Tyler suggested that they record at his studio, Monolithic Productions. The band set up shop there and unleashed ‘The Fallen Sun’ on June 10, 2016.
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“Sludgehammer brings its “A” game on its debut full-length release, The Fallen Sun. Sludgehammer doesn’t fit neatly into the traditional death or groove metal box, as its diverse elements sets it apart from its peers. Its 11 tracks (including two bonus tracks) are decorated with hooky riffs, catchy choruses and a perfect clean/growled vocal combination…There are many memorable moments on The Fallen Sun and for an unsigned band, 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 – Michael Livan
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Vodnik – Our Dread, Our Joy (single) (2018)
For fans of Volumes, After the Burial, Meshuggah, Pantera
Release Date: TBA
Label: Self-Release
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Track Listing:
Our Dread, Our Joy (Single) (4:52)
Single Credits:
• All songs performed by: Vodnik
• All songs written by: Jeremy Jackson (lyrics by: Reinier Vandenbosch)
• Produced by: Vodnik
• Mixed by: Luc Chiasson
• Mastered by: Troy Glessner of Spectre Mastering
• Artwork by: Jordan Anthony Scott – http://www.clockworkvisuals.com/
• Photo by: Sascha Duentsch – Instagram: @naturadude
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Album / Live Band Line Up:
Jeremy Jackson (Guitars, Programming)
Reinier Vandenbosch (Vocals)
Brandon Lucking (Bass)
Vince Anastasi (Drums)
L-R: Vodnik Current Line Up | Vince Anastasi (Drums) | Reinier Vandenbosch (Vocals) | Jeremy Jackson (Guitar) | Brandon Lucking (Bass)
Photo Credit: Alex McFarland of The Trenches Media
SHORT BIO
Vodnik is a four-piece groove metal band from Toronto, Ontario. The band approaches the genre with a blend of heavier and lighter styles, which range from technical metal riffs, to spooky mellow passages, to hardcore breakdowns. Balancing between progressive grooves and dark atmospheres, the band desires to establish a sound that is both bizarre and ominous yet catchy and memorable. With this formula, Vodnik aspires to grab the attention of a wider audience.
The band’s first single “Our Dread, Our Joy” is off their their upcoming debut EP slated for later release in 2019 and will be available for stream plus download on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify and all other major online retailers.
LONG BIO
Vodnik is a four-piece groove metal band from Toronto, Ontario. The band approaches the genre with a blend of heavier and lighter styles, which range from technical metal riffs, to spooky mellow passages, to hardcore breakdowns. Balancing between progressive grooves and dark atmospheres, the band desires to establish a sound that is both bizarre and ominous yet catchy and memorable. With this formula, Vodnik aspires to grab the attention of a wider audience.
The band draws its name and lyrical themes from the mythological Czech creature which guitarist Jeremy Jackson explains further: “In Czech, Vodnik roughly translates to ‘of water’. I adopted the name for us because it is a widely celebrated mythological creature from my Czech heritage. Vodnik is gruesome, perfect for metal and what we want to do with it.” Vocalist Reinier Vandenbosch adds: “Lakes and rivers are its territory where it awaits to trap the souls of drowning victims. He is similar to the boogieman of the English-speaking world that also scares children. I try to write the lyrics largely from the perspective of the Vodnik creature.”
Along with embracing themes centered around the creature, Vodnik is also inspired by science fiction and horror, social and political commentary, dark philosophical ideas, and other mythological stories. Citing a wide variety of musical influences, Vodnik is a legit, no nonsense, heavy band that brings a ferocious energy to the stage.
The band’s first single “Our Dread, Our Joy” is off their their upcoming debut EP slated for later release in 2019 and will be available for stream plus download on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify and all other major online retailers.
0 Canadian Beats – Review- BornBroken – “I can tell you right from the start, these guys are heavy as hell. Big guitar riffs, heavy drums, chugging bass lines, and those deep, guttural screams of the lead singer show this band know exactly what they want and how they will take it. The title track features some excellent guitar work along with the quick metal riffs. It gives you a feel for the band and what to expect for the rest of the album.”
I can tell you right from the start, these guys are heavy as hell. Big guitar riffs, heavy drums, chugging bass lines, and those deep, guttural screams of the lead singer show this band know exactly what they want and how they will take it. The title track features some excellent guitar work along with the quick metal riffs. It gives you a feel for the band and what to expect for the rest of the album.
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