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0 Armstrong MetalFest Reveal More Bands For 2018 Line-Up w/ Sarah Longfield, The Kennedy Veil, XUL, Odinfist and more!

May 3, 2018
by Asher
· Armstrong Metal Fest · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 3, 2018

ArmstrongMetalFest.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | AMF Merch Online Store

Armstrong MetalFest Reveal More Bands For 2018 Line-Up w/ Sarah Longfield, The Kennedy Veil, XUL, Odinfist and more!

Tickets Available Now!

July 13-14 – Armstrong, BC @ Hassen Arena

Social Media Hashtag – #10YearsArmstrong

Free Download – AMF’s Mountain Moshpit Vol. 2
featuring over an hour of headbanging tunes from 2017 AMF Fest performing bands
https://armstrongmetalfest.bandcamp.com/album/armstrong-metalfest-2017-mountain-moshpit-vol-2

ARMSTRONG METALFEST is proud to reveal their next batch of bands to perform on this year’s 2018 line-up. Preparing for their milestone of a decade of metal in Canada’s Okanagan Valley, this year’s festivities are gearing up to be their biggest event to date with over 30 bands performing on July 13th and 14th at the Hassen Arena in Armstrong, BC.

Next batch of bands confirmed for Armstrong MetalFest 2018:

Social Media Hashtag – #10YearsArmstrong

DropDeadFred (Kelowna)
Gladius Sky (Vernon)
Irradiation (Kelowna)
Odinfist (Armstrong)
Sarah Longfield (Wisconsin)
The Hallowed Catharsis (Vancouver)
The Kennedy Veil (Sacramento)
Throne of the Dead (Prince George)
XUL (Vernon)

Previously announced:

Anarcheon (Vancouver)
Apprentice (Vancouver)
Archspire (Vancouver)
Apollyon (Vancouver)
ArkenFire (Kelowna)
Begrime Exemious (Edmonton)
Blackwater Burial (Vancouver)
Breaking The Silent (Edmonton)
Bring Your Own Bodies (Lethbridge)
Concrete Funeral (Calgary)
Death Machine (Kelowna)
Detherous (Calgary)
Displaced (Kelowna)
Earth’s Ashes (Red Deer)
Endless Chaos (Winnipeg)
Forsaken Rite (Edmonton)
Gatekeeper (Vancouver)
Giants Arise (Mission)
Illyrian (Calgary)
Nomad (Enderby)
Neck of The Woods (Vancouver)
Plaguebringer (Calgary)
Protosequence (Edmonton)
Tides of Kharon (Edmonton)
Torrefy (Victoria)
Trollband (Vancouver/Edmonton)

Over the last nine years the festival has hosted a long list of bands such as Revocation, Cattle Decapitation, Suffocation, Beyond Creation, Rivers of Nihil, The Zenith Passage, Anciients, Bison, Striker, Archspire, Cryptopsy, Unleash The Archers, Ninjaspy, Vesperia, Aggression among many others for British Columbia’s largest gathering of metalheads from across Western Canada and beyond.

Ticket Prices

Ticket Link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/tickets/

Advance Weekend passes $125 CAD, walk up rate $165 CAD.

Day Passes

Please check out the FAQ for information about special day passes and pricing at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/about/faq/

2018 Early Entry

Want to grab your favourite camp spot and beat the rush of metal heads? Guests are welcome to arrive Thursday after 11:00 AM.

2018 Camping and Parking

All tickets include tent camping. You are welcome to sleep in your vehicle, RV or trailer. Traveling in an RV? Make sure to reserve your spot so you’re guaranteed a spot that includes water and power hookups. Reserve Online at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/contact/rv-reservations/

For more info, please visit www.ArmstrongMetalFest.ca

About:

Taking influence from Europe’s music festival circuit, Armstrong Metal Fest is a heavy metal celebration that encourages metal heads from across Canada and the globe to mosh and camp with the backdrop of great outdoors of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. What started as a backyard party in 2009 with nothing but eleven local metal bands such as Terrifier, Xul and Odinfist to name a few, has grown into a a huge success admired by the Western Canadian Metal scene. 2017 was the ninth year of the festival and was its largest year for music and attendance. Previous years of the festival have seen line ups with Cattle Decapitation, Suffocation, Beyond Creation, Dayglo Abortions, Rivers of Nihil, The Zenith Passage, Anciients, Bison BC, Striker, Crimson Shadows, Holy Grail, Archspire, Cryptopsy, Unleash The Archers, Divinity, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy, Vesperia, XUL, Odinfist, Death Toll Rising, Gomorrah among many others.

What the press is saying:

“In the past, metalheads had to travel to Germany to experience the rush a big festival, such as Wacken Open Air. But local headbangers decided to bring that feeling home with Armstrong Metalfest.” – Vernon Morning Star

“Go Big or Stay at Home: Armstrong has that welcoming feeling for rock show.” – The Valley Voice

“To witness such a gathering of talent is an absolute privilege, and for that fact alone, I will certainly be returning to Armstrong Metal Fest.” – Beatroute BC

“This festival is now going to be my yearly must-go-to event and if you’re a metal head that hasn’t attended, or a curious metal voyeur, do yourself a favour and check it out, you will not regret it.” – Abort Mag

“The Armstrong Metalfest is one such event and has grown from its initial, humble beginnings seven years ago to be a regular mainstay, with its south-central BC location making for a popular summertime destination for fans and bands alike.” Decibel Mag

Named one of the out-of-town music festivals worth the trip by The Vancouver Sun

“For metalheads, this is a great vacation where groups of all sizes can enjoy their favourite musical genre in a fun, energized environment. Not to mention, the camping!” The Permanent Rain Press

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Armstrong MetalFest – http://www.armstrongmetalfest.ca
Calgary Metalfest – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Days of The Dead – https://www.facebook.com/DaysOfTheDeadRD
Farmageddon Open Air – http://www.farmageddon.ca
Loud As Hell – http://www.loudashell.com
Metalocalypstick – http://metalocalypstickfest.rocks
Metallion – http://www.facebook.com/metallionfestival

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Calgary Beer Core – http://www.calgarybeercore.com
Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio – http://www.cemrofficial.com
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
Muninn’s Post – http://www.muninnspost.com
Ogologo – http://www.ogologo.ca
PureGrainAudio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Rancho Vignola – http://www.ranchovignola.com
Shuswap Insurance – http://www.shuswapins.ca
Voets Coffee – http://www.voetscoffee.com

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0 80’s Thrashers INFRARED Announce Ottawa Show Dates w/ Flotsam And Jetsam and Black Mass

May 3, 2018
by Asher
· Infrared · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 3, 2018

For fans of a mix of the Big 4, Testament, Exodus, Metal Church, SOD

80’s Thrashers INFRARED Announce Ottawa Show Dates w/ Flotsam And Jetsam and Black Mass

Streaming New Single “All In Favour”“New Album “Saviours” Due Out May 25th

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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

Ottawa thrashers INFRARED announce they will be local opening support for Flotsam and Jetsam on May 30th and Black Mass on June 29th.

Show Dates:
May 30 – Arnprior, ON – The St, John Pub – info – w/ Flotsam and Jetsam
June 29 – Ottawa, ON – House of Targ – info w/ Black Mass, Mortor

The 80’s thrashers recently unleashed their new single “All In Favour” in support of their upcoming album “Saviours” due out May 25th.

Vocalist / guitarist Armin Kamal comments:

“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! 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!”

Listen to “All In Favour”

Making an impact on the Canadian’s 80s thrash scene, Ottawa legends INFRARED have returned to cement and carry on their own legacy, with their new album “Saviours”featuring all new music to follow their EP “No Peace”, which featured tracks all written in the 80’s and only recently heard by fans in 2016. “Saviours” features eight tracks that are thrashy, aggressive, melodic, heavy, and tight.

“Saviours” is available for pre-order on iTunes here.

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

Band Line Up:
– Armin Kamal (Vocals and Guitars)
– Kirk Gidley (Guitars, Backing Vocals)
– Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals)
– Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals)

For more info:
http://infraredmetal.ca
https://www.facebook.com/infraredmetal
https://twitter.com/infraredmetal
https://infraredmetal.bandcamp.com
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bQY
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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“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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0 Rockshots Records Signs Swiss Black Metal Duo MAJESTY OF SILENCE; New Album “Zu Dunkel Fur Das Licht” Out May 25th

May 3, 2018
by Asher
· Majesty of Silence (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 3, 2018

Rockshots Records Signs Swiss Black Metal Duo MAJESTY OF SILENCE

New Album “Zu Dunkel Fur Das Licht” Out May 25th

Extreme Metal Music / Rockshots Records announce the signing of Swiss black metal duo Majesty of Silencefor the worldwide release of the band’s fourth album “Zu Dunkel Für Das Licht”. Coined as extreme and intriguing, yet evil and majestic, the album contains 14 tracks of atmospheric black metal that has been two years in the making.

Get a taste with the band’s album teaser – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irz3LJdoo1Q

“Zu Dunkel Für Das Licht” is set to be released worldwide on May 25th via Extreme Metal Music / Rockshots Records and is now available for pre-order on Rockshots Records online store here.

Track Listing:
1. Der Untergang (6:10)
2. Das Feuer (4:46)
3. Der Zahn der Zeit (5:17)
4. Unerwarteter Besuch (7:02)
5. Endstille4:54
6. Dem Engel noch zuhören (6:15)
7. Klangfeind – Neuzeithasser (7:09)
8. Traurige Geschicht’ (5:30)
9. Rudi (5:10)
10. Sonne (5:58)
11. Weisse Welt (5:40)
12. Zweiundzwanzig (5:07)
13. Erlösung (6:01)
14. Stille (0:53)
Album Length: 1:18:12

About:

Switzerland’s Majesty of Silence was founded in the spring of 1996 by Peter Papadimitriya (drums), Peter Mahler (guitar) and Christian Geissmann (first bass, then guitar) who shared a passion for black metal. Citing a wide variety of influences including Dimmu Borgir, Immortal and Sonata Arctica the band affirms “Silence differs from absent noise and that it’s obvious that this is no mass music.” After releasing three albums, “Darkness Has No End”(1999), “But There’s a Light”(2003) and “Lichtsille”(2006) and going on to play many well-received shows the band went on hiatus in 2010. Revived in 2016 Peter Mahler and Christian Geissmann continue the band as a two man project.Majesty of Silence is:

Peter Mahler: Guitars, Vocals

Christian Geissmann: Guitars, Bass, Vocals

For more info:
http://www.Rockshots.eu
http://www.majestyofsilence.ch
https://www.facebook.com/Mosmetalband
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bXL

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0 EPK – Majesty of Silence – Zu Dunkel Für Das Licht (Rockshots Records) (2018)

May 3, 2018
by Asher
· Majesty of Silence (Rockshots Records)

Majesty of Silence – Zu Dunkel Für Das Licht (Rockshots Records) (2018)

Release Date: May 25, 2018
Label: Rockshots Records / Extreme Metal Music

Rockshots.eu | MajestyOfSilence.ch | Facebook

Release Date: May 25, 2018
Label: Rockshots Records / Extreme Metal MusicTrack Listing:
1. Der Untergang (6:10)
2. Das Feuer (4:46)
3. Der Zahn der Zeit (5:17)
4. Unerwarteter Besuch (7:02)
5. Endstille4:54
6. Dem Engel noch zuhören (6:15)
7. Klangfeind – Neuzeithasser (7:09)
8. Traurige Geschicht’ (5:30)
9. Rudi (5:10)
10. Sonne (5:58)
11. Weisse Welt (5:40)
12. Zweiundzwanzig (5:07)
13. Erlösung (6:01)
14. Stille (0:53)
Album Length: 1:18:12

LONG BIOGRAPHY

Switzerland’s Majesty of Silence was founded in the spring of 1996 by Peter Papadimitriya (drums), Peter Mahler (guitar) and Christian Geissmann (first bass, then guitar) who shared a passion for black metal. In regards to their decision of the name, the band quotes “the contrast between our sound and silence gave the impulse to the name. It had something mystical, sublime, and magical to it.”

Citing a wide variety of influences including Dimmu Borgir, Immortal and Sonata Arctica the band affirms “Silence differs from absent noise and that it’s obvious that this is no mass music.” With lyrical themes encompassing everyday problems, an ongoing lack of humanity, and the control that wrath has over a person, the band works collaboratively to write music that truly resonates with listeners.

In 1999 by the first album “Darkness Has No End” was released. The ongoing contrast between their sound and silence gave the inspiration to the band’s name. It was well received, and soon after new songs were written that dwarfed the album. This culminated in the release of a succession album in 2003 titled “But There’s a Light” which brought out the band’s musical versatility. With only three members, the band performed live in various venues and continuously received good responses.

After appearing on various compilations Majesty of Silence began working on the new album entitled “Lichtsille”. It saw the light of day in early 2006 after the band enlisted Simon Huber (keyboards) to finalize the line-up. After four successful years of playing live the departure of keyboarder Simon Huber and drummer Peter Papadimitriya sent Majesty of Silence into hiatus between 2010 and 2016.

Since 2016, Peter Mahler and Christian Geissmann continue the band as a two man project. In spring 2018 the long-awaited follow-up album “Zu Dunkel Für das Licht” will be released on Extreme Metal Music / Rockshots Records on May 25th.

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Switzerland’s Majesty of Silence was founded in the spring of 1996 by Peter Papadimitriya (drums), Peter Mahler (guitar) and Christian Geissmann (first bass, then guitar) who shared a passion for black metal. Citing a wide variety of influences including Dimmu Borgir, Immortal and Sonata Arctica the band affirms “Silence differs from absent noise and that it’s obvious that this is no mass music.”

With lyrical themes encompassing everyday problems, an ongoing lack of humanity, and the control that wrath has over a person, the band works collaboratively to write music that truly resonates with listeners. After releasing three albums, “Darkness Has No End”(1999), “But There’s a Light”(2003) and “Lichtsille”(2006) and going on to play many well-received shows the band went on hiatus in 2010. Revived in 2016 Peter Mahler and Christian Geissmann continue the band as a two man project.

0 Heavy New York – Dying Awkward Angel – Absence of Light

May 2, 2018
by Asher
· Dying Awkward Angel

This is defiantly the perfect record for everyone to pregame to while we wait for the next At the Gates record. While each song does have similarities, it is not repetitive by any means. Anyone who loves the classic sound of Gothenburg Death metal will appreciate this.