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0 Karkaos – “Children of the Void” [Album Review]
0 Wonderbox Metal – Widow’s Peak – Graceless (Review) – “The songs are savage and ferocious affairs, featuring head-spinning technicality that’s offset by brutal riffs and belligerent rhythms. With plenty of blast and groove, as well as sickening guttural growls, Graceless is sure to keep fans of extremity happy.”
The songs are savage and ferocious affairs, featuring head-spinning technicality that’s offset by brutal riffs and belligerent rhythms. With plenty of blast and groove, as well as sickening guttural growls, Graceless is sure to keep fans of extremity happy.
0 Jenny Tate’s Blog – WYKAN – ‘Solace’ – “Impressively eclectic, undefined by any one genre, with a healthy disregard for boundaries, ‘Solace’ could easily be called a cutting-edge production, traversing many genres and perceived barriers, within metal.”
Impressively eclectic, undefined by any one genre, with a healthy disregard for boundaries, ‘Solace’ could easily be called a cutting-edge production, traversing many genres and perceived barriers, within metal. Less of an EP to enjoy and kick back with and more one to concentrate your thoughts on, perhaps, but otherwise, it’s intelligently thought provocative, with touches of genius.
0 EPK – Infrared – Saviours (2018)
Infrared – Saviours (2018)
For fans of a mix of the Big 4, Testament, Exodus, Metal Church, SOD
Release Date: May 25, 2018
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Album Title: Saviours
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“I can happily say that if you’re a fan of that classic balls to the wall thrash metal sound then you will most certainly get a kick out of Infrared’s “Saviours”… a prime example of what thrash metal is and what it should always be. These Canadian thrashers have stayed true to the sounds they knew when they were in their earlier years and have bought that sound back to the modern era.” – Overdrive Music Magazine
“It is an excellent album, killer thrash with NWOBHM melodic sensibilities, proper singing, hooks, the full nine yards!” – Hellbound
“a savage and brutal journey of eighties inspired thrash metal, laden with heaviness and menace, heads will be banging hard from start to finish.” – Metal Gods TV
“Their new album Saviours is a thrash party from beginning to end.” – Rock Portaal
“These guys play a heavy/thrash hybrid that’s highly melodic and at times is so damn catchy, some of the songs just stick in your head after the first listen. ” – The Metal Crypt
“If you have dreamed of a cross between Annihilator and Vio-Lence then this might very well be the album for you. It is both melodic as well as aggressive with a just enough dose of technical tomfoolery.” – Battlehelm
“Straight up thrash metal with the heavy and fast riffs, pounding drums, and the thumping of the bass.” – Sleaze Roxx
“After sitting down and listening to Infrared’s ‘No Peace’ over a period of days, it’s safe to say that this is a solid thrash metal album that will easily please genre purists. It’s an aggressive offering, but it doesn’t take too many risks, nor does it have to. This band is extremely talented and this album is well worth your money.” – Metal At The Gates
“At times reminiscent of old school Metallica, sometimes Megadeth, sometimes something else entirely. In short, if you dig 80’s metal you should really give this album a listen. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. I’m already looking forward to the next.” – Skull Banger
“No Peace grabs you by the balls from the first power chords of Inframental and doesn’t let up until the final note of In Search Of.” – Korea Guitar
“Overall, classic sounding, old school thrash metal from an era when thrash was still evolving, this album (No Peace) is a cracking introduction to the mid eighties thrash metal sound.” – Metal Gods TV
“For the sound and style, this is one of the top releases over the last year. The style was getting stale with many sound a-likes, now Infrared are here, so pick up your jaw and enjoy this bruiser of an album. “- Acier Doux Metal Management & Promotions Tunisia
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Release Date: May 25, 2018
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Album Title: Saviours
Track Listing:
1. Project Karma (6:48)
2. The Demagogue (6:52)
3. Saviour (6:04)
4. The Fallen (6:33)
5. All In Favour (5:51)
6. They Kill For Gods (7:41)
7. Father of Lies (5:55)
8. Genocide Convention (5:33)
Album Length: 51:20
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Infrared
• All songs written by: Infrared
• Produced by: Armin Kamal
• Mixed by: Jason Jaknunas at Metropolitan Studios
• Mastered by: Noah Mintz at Lacquer Channel Mastering
• Album Artwork by: Jobert Mello and Armin Kamal
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
• Album Band Line Up:
– Armin Kamal (Vocals and Guitars)
– Kirk Gidley (Guitars, Backing Vocals)
– Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals)
– Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals)
Discography:
2016 – No Peace LP
2018 – Saviours LP
Shared Stage With:
Anvil, Flotsam and Jetsam, Udo Dirkshneider, Sacrifice, Varathron, DBC, E-Force, Vortex, Atrophy
Tours and Fests:
2017 – Mountain Man Music Festival – Calabogie
L-R = Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals) | Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals) | Armin Kamal (Vocal, Guitar) | Kirk Gidley (Guitar, Backing Vocals) – Photo Credit: Gord Weber
Thrash metal never dies! Like some mutated metal monster; a Thrashzilla if you will, it sees off all trends; and comes back stronger than ever.
One of the reasons for this is the love both fans and musicians alike have for this most durable form of metal. Such a band are 80s legends Ottawa’s INFRARED; a band who made a big impact with Canadian fans in the 80s; and have in recent years returned to cement and carry on their own legacy, releasing a newly-recorded album of their classic material “No Peace” in 2016, followed by their forthcoming album of original material, “Saviours” in 2018.
An apt name because they really are Saviours of classic thrash metal!
Describing INFRARED’s sound as “thrashy, aggressive, melodic, heavy, and tight”, guitarist/vocalist Armin Kamal explains that INFRARED’s inspirations run deep.
“The Big Four will stand out as we have been described as a band with a bay area sound…But our influences are truly rooted in 70s and early 80s metal. Accept, Scorpions, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest are all bands that laid the foundation and the love of metal for us!”
Armin is stoked for fans to hear INFRARED’s new “Saviours” album.
“Anyone who likes a more classic thrash sound, and longs for those days, just like we do, will dig this album. Since we are from that era, we are not trying to bring back that style of music, we are simply continuing what we know and do best!”
As you’d expect from the band’s massive experience, Infrared kill it live.
“We always deliver high-energy tight sets with songs that people can sink their teeth into. The thing we get off on the most is getting the crowd to participate with us. It’s not just ‘watch us’, it’s ‘we need you, you are part of the band’.”
“Saviours” is due out May 25th, 2018 and available for pre-order on iTunes here.
(Bio written by Steve Earles)
0 Canadian Tour Starts Now! April 17 – May 1 – UK Groove Death Metal BLOODSHOT DAWN
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Montreal, QC – April 16, 2018
Canadian Tour Starts Now! April 17 – May 1 – UK Groove Death Metal BLOODSHOT DAWN
New Album Out Now! “Reanimation” “Bloodshot Dawn are flying the flag for smart and geeky metal!” – Metal Hammer
“Bloodshot Dawn might just become a household name for metalheads.” – Alternative Press
“If it doesn’t get the blood coursing, you’ll need to seek medical advice.” – Metal Wani
“Terrific album!” – No Clean Singing
BLOODSHOT DAWN “Reanimation” Canada Tour 2018
April 17 – Quebec City, QC – Le Scanner – info
April 18 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar – info
April 19 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks – info
April 20 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck – info
April 21 – Kitchener, ON – Schwaben Club – info
April 22 – Guelph, ON – Dstrct – info
April 24 – Winnipeg, MB – Windsor Hotel – info
April 25 – Regina, SK – Cloud 9 Live – info
April 26 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern (formerly Vangelis) – info
April 27 – Edmonton, AB – Brixx – info
April 28 – Vancouver, BC – Astoria – info
April 29 – Kelowna, BC – Muninn’s Post – info
April 30 – Nelson, BC – The Royal Grill
May 1 – Calgary, AB – Distortion- info
L-R- Morgan Reid – Guitar, Vox, Josh McMorran – Guitar, Vox – James Stewart -Drums
Photo Credit: Zeleny Ca
Photo Credit: Zeleny Ca
UK groove death metallers BLOODSHOT DAWN‘s first cross Canada tour will be kicking off this week in Quebec City on April 17th and wrap up in Calgary on May 1st. The tour is in support of their third full length album “Reanimation” unleashed this past January via Hostile Media. Supporting the band across the country will be Cambridge, ON’s AEPOCH. Canada is also BLOODSHOT DAWN guitarist Morgan Reid’s home country and it’s a special return home for him. The Canadian shredder joined the band’s line up after previous guitarist Ben Ellis went on to perform with Scar Symmetry. Reid is now part of BLOODSHOT DAWN‘s fresh assault that includes sticksman James Stewart of Vader fame on drums, new bass player Giacomo Gastaldi along with vocalist and guitarist Josh McMorran.
“We are hitting Canada this April and we are excited to perform in North America for the first time. We’re looking forward to headbanging with all our Canadian fans and visiting the beautiful country our guitarist Morgan grew up in.” says band leader Josh McMorran.
First formed in 2003, BLOODSHOT DAWN have evolved into a technically ferocious extreme metal outfit. Hailed by Terrorizer Magazine as a band that delivers “blistering live shows”, BLOODSHOT DAWN has become a household name in the UK underground along with truly establishing themselves as a heavyweight act amongst their peers and the worldwide metal scene. They have toured across the UK, Japan, India, Ireland, most of Europe plus have supported bands like Fleshgod Apocalypse, Vader, Scar Symmetry, Wintersun, Krisiun, Decapitated and more along with performing on major festivals Bloodstock Open Air (UK), Hammerfest (UK), UK Techfest, Metal Days (Slovenia) and Mav Festival (Italy).
Their latest album “Reanimation” features prominent guests including Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy, Nevermore), Paul Wardingham, Ken Sorceron (Abigail Williams, The Faceless) and Mendel Bij De Leij (Aborted). The album was mixed and mastered by Per Nilsson from Scar Symmetry while artwork was completed by Chris Kewli & Tomasz Strzalkowski.
A full stream of “Reanimation” can be heard on Bandcamp here plus is available for stream and download on Hostile Media’s online store here, iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby and all other major online retailers.
Lyric Video – Survival Evolved – https://youtu.be/EqUAbOkvKGw
Lyric Video – Reanimation – https://youtu.be/QYQzqQH21eg
Music Video – Shackled – https://youtu.be/W79nOt56zq0
Track Listing:
1. Seared Earth (4:22)
2. Graviton Nightmare (5:53)
3. Survival Evolved (4:27)
4. Upon the Throne of Fear (3:32)
5. Controlled Conscious (3:42)
6. Soul Affliction (4:20)
7. Shackled (4:35)
8. Battle for the Omniverse (6:03)
9. DNA Reacquisition (1:39)
10. Reanimated (5:36)
Album Length: 44:14
Band Line Up:
Josh McMorran – Guitar / Vocals
Morgan Reid – Guitar / Vocals
James Stewart – Drums
Giacomo Gastaldi – Bass
Album Info and Credits:
Release Date: January 12, 2018
Label: Hostile Media
Distribution: PHD (Europe), MVD (America)
– All songs performed by Bloodshot Dawn
– All songs written by Josh McMorran & Morgan Reid
– Produced by Bloodshot Dawn
– Mixed & Mastered by Per Nilsson
– Artwork by Chris Kewli & Tomasz Strzalkowski
– Reanimation Guest Appearances:
Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy, Nevermore), Paul Wardingham, Ken Sorceron (Abigail Williams, The Faceless), Mendel Bij De Leij (Aborted)
For more info:
https://www.hostilemedia.net
http://www.facebook.com/bloodshotdawn
http://www.twitter.com/bloodshotdawn
http://www.instagram.com/bloodshotdawn
http://www.youtube.com/bloodshotdawnuk
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bBm Discography:
2007 – Coalition Of Terror – EP
2011 – Slaves To The Lie – EP
2012 – Self Titled – LP
2014 – Demons – LP
2018 – Renanimation – LP
https://www.hostilemedia.net
http://www.facebook.com/bloodshotdawn
http://www.twitter.com/bloodshotdawn
http://www.instagram.com/bloodshotdawn
http://www.youtube.com/bloodshotdawnuk
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bBm Discography:
2007 – Coalition Of Terror – EP
2011 – Slaves To The Lie – EP
2012 – Self Titled – LP
2014 – Demons – LP
2018 – Renanimation – LP
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“Reanimation doesn’t mess around. Anywhere. From “Seared Earth” to “Reanimated” itself, there’s not a dull patch.” – The Moshville Times
“The songwriting craft on Reanimation is hearteningly strong and this is already in the running for one of our top 10 death metal albums of 2018.” – Worship Metal
“A masterful performance which will leave you cowering on the floor begging for more.” – Uber Rock
“The tight execution of all their playing is phenomenal… ‘Reanimation’ is definitely something you should look out for.” – Metal Ireland
“Back from the brink of extinction, Bloodshot Dawn still carry quite a venomous bark.” – Dead Rhetoric
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0 Loud As Hell Announce 2018 Line Up w/ Fit For An Autopsy, Archspire, Into Eternity, Ninjspy and more! Aug 3-5 – Drumheller, AB @ Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds – Social Media Hashtag #LAH7
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Montreal, QC – April 16, 2018
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Loud As Hell Announce 2018 Line Up w/ Fit For An Autopsy, Archspire, Into Eternity Ninjaspy and more!
Aug 3-5 – Drumheller, AB @ Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds
Social Media Hashtag #LAH7
Western Canada’s decibel breaking heavy metal festival LOUD AS HELL announce their 2018 line up featuring headliners New Jersey’s deathcore titans FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, Vancouver tech death giants ARCHSPIRE, Regina’s progressive melo-death masters INTO ETERNITY plus many more to rage across the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds of Drumheller, AB from August 3rd to 5th.
LAH Festival co-organizer Geoff Bourrie comments:
“We have worked really hard to put together what we feel will be the best Loud As Hell yet! We have many of the heaviest and hardest bands from around Western Canada and then cap it all off with New Jersey’s Fit For An Autopsy, which will bring Loud As Hell to the next level! You will not want to miss this.”
The last two years of the festival has sold out and headbangers from across country and beyond are urged to get their tickets now. All weekend passes includes camping on the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds.
Weekend Passes are available at the following link: https://www.loudashell.com/tickets
The 2018 edition will see LOUD AS HELL celebrating its seventh consecutive year presented by Semchuk Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations. LAH always work their hardest to deliver the best lineup in the West ready to melt your face off. Featuring over 40 bands from across Western Canada and beyond, you won’t want to miss any of it. And don’t forget about their freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors and dinosaurs!
Loud As Hell 2018 Line Up:
Thursday, August 2nd LAH Kick Off Party @ Neighbours Corner Pub
Concrete Funeral (Calgary, AB)
World War Waiting (Calgary, AB)
Benevolent Like Quietus (Calgary, AB)
Friday, August 3rd @ Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds
Vantera (Vancouver, BC)
Ninjaspy (Port Coquitlam, BC)
Stab Twist Pull (Calgary, AB)
Burning Effigy (Calgary, AB)
Tessitura (Edmonton, AB)
Hammerdrone (Calgary, AB)
Red Cain (Calgary, AB)
Saturday, August 4th @ Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds
Into Eternity (Regina, SK)
West Of Hell (Vancouver, BC)
Greybeard (Calgary, AB)
Neck Of The Woods (Vancouver, BC)
Hazzerd (Calgary, AB)
Revenger (Vancouver, BC)
Black Friday (Edmonton, AB)
Cell (Winnipeg, MB)
Culled (Edmonton, AB)
Citizen Rage (Calgary, AB)
Juliet Ruin (Edmonton, AB)
Grizzlyhawk (Humboldt, SK)
Irradiation (Kelowna, BC)
ChaosBeing (Calgary, AB)
Widows Peak (Calgary, AB)
Sunday, August 5th @ Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds
Fit For An Autopsy (New Jersey, USA)
Archspire (Vancouver, BC)
Eye Of Horus (Edmonton, AB)
Inverted Serenity (Winnipeg, MB)
Arrival Of Autumn (Grande Prairie, AB)
Odinfist (Armstrong, BC)
Orchestry (Vancouver, BC)
Galactic Pegasus (Vancouver, BC)
Detherous (Calgary, AB)
The Myopia Condition (Red Deer, AB)
Breaking The Silent (Edmonton, AB)
Throne Of The Dead (Prince George, BC)
The Rekkening (Vancouver, BC/Montreal, QC)
Dethgod (Morley, AB)
Illyrian (Calgary, AB)
For more info, please visit these links:
Official Website: http://www.loudashell.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival
Official Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1771794379782302/
Twitter: @LoudAsHellFest
Instagram: @LoudAsHellFestival
Social Media Hashtag #LAH7
Live Videos from LAH 2017:
Battlecross – Live Video @ Loud As Hell 2017 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKlNiy8KYgE
Planet Eater – Live Video @ Loud As Hell 2017 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNhAScv4Sz8
More live videos @ SlimBzTV Youtube Channel http://www.youtube.com/SlimBzTV
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Armstrong MetalFest
Calgary Metalfest
Days of The Dead
Loud As Hell
Metalocalypstick
Metallion
ShrEdmonton
Sponsors / Partners:
Asher Media Relations
Jurassic Ink
Hazardous Material
Metal Heads United
Neighbours Corner Pub
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0 The Bludgeoning Podcast – Interview w/ Wykan
A veteran of the Montreal metal scene, Jeremy Perkins, joins us on this episode to discuss his impact on the Canadian metal scene, as well as his new project Wykan. Eohum vocalist, Barrie Butler, also joins us to discuss his new projects as well as his work with Eohum. After the interview we review the album “Where Owls Know My Name” by Rivers of Nihil. Enjoy, and don’t forget to like, follow, subscribe and share! Cheers!
Get the links for the episode on our website: https://www.thebludgeoning.com/audio
Wykan’s debut EP “Solace” is available now on bandcamp
Check out Eohum on bandcamp as well
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