https://gbhbl.com/ep-review-meka-nism-the-war-inside-self-released/
A little bit of keyboard, a thumping drum beat followed by roaring riffs leads into the blazing hot title track. A track that mixes modern metal with operatic style scope. That element comes from the incredible range on singer Ms. Meka. She can go from huge soaring melodies to heavier shouts and screams in an instant. Incredible.
The Conjuring is a savoury piece of work. And I bet you, this band will go far, if this video is anything to go by.
Widow’s Peak- Graceless EP Album Stream
I’ve probably heard “Graceless” 3-4 times through already. When Dying Fetus grows old and can’t shred anymore these guys can help maintain the next great wave of tech death bands. Blistering guitar, blast beats, insane vocals and great drumming are everywhere on Graceless.
http://canadianbeats.ca/2018/04/27/review-widows-peak/
The entire EP will grab your attention and take you for a ride through the inspiration of Widow’s Peak. Unlike most metal bands taking ideas from myths and legends, Widow’s Peak takes daily life, pain and the truth of mankind and brings it to light. Don’t avoid this six-track EP and be prepared for a new approach to an older death metal style.
Congrats to Wacken Metal Battle Canada – Quebec Final Winners
Montreal’s Skullmace and Quebec City’s Nordheim
They will both being moving on to battle in the Eastern final alongside Hamilton’s Lutharö and Toronto’s Centuries of Decay in Montreal on May 12th at Piranha Bar
Quebec Final
Date: Friday, April 27
Venue: Piranha Bar (680 Saint-Catherine St W.)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/236223013621597/
Bands:
Dumpster Mummy http://dumpstermummy.bandcamp.com – MTL Round 1 WINNER
Sovereign Council http://sovereigncouncil.bandcamp.com – Ottawa WINNER
* Skullmace http://skullmace.bandcamp.com – MTL Round 2 Winner – QUEBEC FINAL WINNER
* Nordheim http://www.facebook.com/nordheimofficial – Quebec City Winner – QUEBEC FINAL WINNER
Guest Judges:
Rob The Witch – Necronomicon
Kev Bonics – Sunrise Records
Simon McKay – The Agonist
Andrew Wieler – CJLO – 1690AM
Eastern Final
Date: Saturday, May 12
Venue: Piranha Bar (680 Saint-Catherine St W.)
Event Link: TBA
Bands:
Lutharö http://www.facebook.com/Lutharoband
Centuries of Decay http://www.centuriesofdecay.com
Skullmace http://skullmace.bandcamp.com
Nordheim http://www.facebook.com/nordheimofficial
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National Final
Date: Saturday, June 9
Venue: Opera House (735 Queen St E.), Toronto, ON
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1635420189827650/
Bands:
TBA – Eastern Final Winer
Hammerdrone – http://hammerdrone.bandcamp.com – Western Final Winner
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Sponsors:
Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com
FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca/ (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)
Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com
Boonsdale Records – http://www.boonsdalerecords.com
Ticketfly – http://www.ticketfly.com
Los Cabos Drumsticks – http://www.loscabosdrumsticks.com
Dungeon Works Productions – http://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com
ConcertWorks – http://www.concertworks.ca
Big Nate Productions – http://www.bignateproductions.com
ROSE management – http://www.facebook.com/RoseManagement
Indie Week – http://canada.indieweek.com
Ibanez Guitars – http://www.ibanez.com
Band-Brand – http://www.band-brand.ca
AxeMusic.com – http://axemusic.com
Sunrise Records – http://www.sunriserecords.com
Media Partners:
Absolute Underground TV – http://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com
BeatRoute (AB) – http://www.beatroute.ca
Bravewords.com – http://www.bravewords.com
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com
Bucketlist Music Reviews – http://www.bucketlistmusicreviews.com
CJLO – 1690AM – http://www.cjlo.com
Hellbound.ca – http://www.Hellbound.ca
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
Metal-Rules.com – http://www.metal-rules.com
Ondes Chocs – http://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs
PureGrainAudio.com – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Pure Rock Radio – http://www.purerockradio.net
Québec-Métal – http://www.quebec-metal-archives.blogspot.ca
Zombitrol Productions – http://zombitrol.com
Congrats to Wacken Metal Battle USA – East Coast Final Winner – Eyes of the Living
They will now move to the National Final in Los Angeles on May 26th at The Viper Room along side Florida Winner Withering Earth and yet to be crowned California Winner.
Huge thanks for their support! \m/\m/ to Jim Thrope, Joe Barnes, Frank Phobia and guest judges
Gordon Conrad – Season of Mist
Mike Juliano – Relapse Records
Brent Porsche – 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia
East Coast Final
Date: Friday, April 27
Venue: Bar 2300 (2300 Swanson Street)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/189305785014396/
Bands:
Andhera – http://andheraband.com
Eyes of the Living – http://eyesoftheliving.com – WINNER
The Age Of Truth – http://www.theageoftruth.net
Incest Burner – http://www.reverbnation.com/incestburner
Lör – http://halloflor.bandcamp.com
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USA National Final
Date: Saturday, May 26
Venue: Viper Room (8852 Sunset Blvd, West Holywood)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/142549226414495/
Bands:
Withering Earth – http://witheringearth.bandcamp.com (Florida Winner)
Eyes of the Living – http://eyesoftheliving.com (East Coast Winner – Philly)
TBA – California Winner
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Sponsors / Media Partners:
Los Cabos Drumsticks
Metal Assault
Metal Devastation Radio
Metal Master Kingdom
Metal Nation Radio
Metal-Rules.com
Metal Underground
PureGrainAudio.com
Pure Rock Radio
Dungeon Works Productions
Asher Media Relations
RIND Records
Fatal Illness Management
DVT Entertainment
Valkyrie Management
ashermediarelations.com 