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0 Hard Rock Heavy Metal – NOTURNALL – 9 “a various, multi-faceted job for all fans of Prog Metal, with drops of HM, POWER HM and more melodic chapters, the whole thing with a modern and contemporary touch.”
https://www.hardrockheavymetal.info/single-post/2018/01/09/NOTURNALL
a various, multi-faceted job for all fans of Prog Metal, with drops of HM, POWER HMand more melodic chapters, the whole thing with a modern and contemporary touch.
0 NEWS: Test Your Metal Records: Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Announces Debut Performance Supporting SEPTIC FLESH In Spartanburg, SC March 13th + Unleash New Single “SRAI (Chained To The Demon of Erring)”
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – January 9, 2018
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For fans of Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Wardruna, Behemoth, Black Crown Initiate
Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Announces Debut Performance Supporting SEPTIC FLESH In Spartanburg, SC March 13th
Unleash New Single “SRAI (Chained To The Demon of Erring)”
L-R – Xolotl – Bass / Back Vocals, Tuurm – Lead Guitar / Back Vocals, Nassaru – Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Studio Drummer, Sorgiem – Lead Guitar
Photo Credit: Shannon Wells
Recently signing to Vancouver, BC’s TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS this past December and making their mark with their video “Apathy of The Immortal” along with free downloads of their latest tracks “The Last Arbiter” and “Watchers of Xan”, North Carolina sci-fi metallers XAEL announce their debut live performance as local support for the Septic Flesh, Dark Funeral and Thy Antichrist North American tour stop in Spartanburg, SC on March 13th (full details here).
XAEL vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru comments:
“We are very excited for the opportunity to open for Septicflesh, Dark Funeral, and Thy Antichrist and especially for our debut show, which will be at Ground Zero (venue) in Spartanburg, SC. Our appearance here will mark the beginning of our live endeavors as we take our show on the road. Having the opportunity to open for music acts that we respect and as fans ourselves is the best way for us to kick off our journey!”
With the news of their debut show, XAEL is also sharing with fans their fourth single “SRAI (Chained To The Demon of Erring)” to follow their unique approach of releasing singles every month leading up to the release of their sci-fi adventure album “Last Arbiter” set for later release in 2018 via Test Your Metal Records.
The band shares an excerpt from the story album about the track and Srai, the name of the captured entity of the “Wayfarer.” People call it a demon and so forth, it is chained to the wayfarer, bound until death or until it is released.
“As I walk there is a demon behind me, stalking me. It’s chained to me and it curses me. I could cut this chain, but for some reason I cannot bring myself to do it. For all my shortcomings, I deserve the serpent and so forth, it stays with me at all times, lusting for my blood. Srai it calls itself, an entity from antiquity. We are not strangers to each other. To the contrary, we know each other quite well and for that there is a bond between Srai and I for it is cursed with an eternal hunger to ensure that I exist no more. It wants to kill me, but it knows my truth. For this I captured Srai myself knowing it will eventually consume me. Maybe in time, my purpose is to change the nature of this creature.”
Listen to “SRAI (Chained to the Demon of Erring)” at the following link:
XAEL tracks available for FREE download on Bandcamp at the following link: https://xaeloffical.bandcamp.com
Music Video – “Apathy of The Immortal”
Vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru adds about their forthcoming debut album:
“We will have eight songs standard and two instrumental tracks. Instead of releasing an album upfront, we want fans to share in our progress in a musical series, releasing two songs a month to allow more time for fans to appreciate the work and for us to best represent the songs in some form of art to convey the entirety of our vision….The album series is called ‘The Last Arbiter’, referring to the protagonist’s mission in the story and his pursuit of an unattainable purpose in pacifying the destructive nature of the sentient world.” Nassaru adds. “It will be different and very diverse, but at its core it is extreme metal, melodies in abundance, and storytelling bard style! So I believe it will be refreshing…something different combining symphonic and folk elements with brutal metal…We want to paint a soundscape, a myriad of imaginative and diverse environments while exploring the complications of being sentient and self-aware.”
XAEL was founded by Nassaru of Rapheumets Well/Enthean as well as Sorgiem “Daniel Presnell,” Tuurm “Alex Rush” from Enthean, and Xolotl “Fernando Ortega” and features various guest artists. Vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru describes the band’s music as “a thought provoking metal journey.”
For more info:
http://www.testyourmetalofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/xael.metal
https://twitter.com/XaelBand
http://instagram.com/xael_official
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-b9T
(Bio written by Steve Earles)
http://www.testyourmetalofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/xael.metal
https://twitter.com/XaelBand
http://instagram.com/xael_official
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-b9T
(Bio written by Steve Earles)
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0 NEWS: VAN HALST Issue Studio Update: Recording New Album, Special Guests Include Bif Naked And More!
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – January 9, 2017
For Fans of In This Moment, Evanescence, Halestorm
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VAN HALST Issue Studio Update: Recording New Album, Special Guests Include Bif Naked And More!
Recording New Album w/ Producer Arnold Lanni (Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven, Simple Plan)
Photo Credit: Renee Robyn
Currently in studio with famed producer Arnold Lanni, best known for his work with Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven and Simple Plan, Canadian rockers VAN HALST have issued a studio update revealing that Bif Naked will be one of many special guest collaborations on their upcoming 2018 sophomore release to follow their award nominated debut album “World of Make Believe”.
Vocalist Kami Van Halst comments:
“Having Bif Naked collaborate on a tune with me is a dream come true. I’ve been a fan of hers since I was 6 and she was the artist who inspired me to be a rock musician. Bif has such an amazing energy and her voice on the tune makes it something truly special. I can’t thank her enough.”
Bif Naked adds:
“It is wonderful to be in the studio with an artist like Kami because I have such huge respect for her, am completely inspired by her vocal power and emotive delivery. She is the Real Deal, and the fact that I’m a Van Halst fan just makes it all the more awesome!”
VAN HALST released their debut album “World of Make Believe” on March 4th, 2016 to great acclaim from the Canadian music scene. Nominated for a Western Canadian Metal Award and Toronto Independent Music Award, the release debut #8 on the Earshot! Canadian college radio loud charts plus garnered praises from Canadian press commenting the following:
“Goth rock quintet Van Halst takes on feminism, body image and more with impressive debut.” – Beatroute (AB)
“Van Halst incites hope with World of Make Believe.” – Vue Weekly
“Van Halst’s World of Make Believe wants to educate” – Edmonton Journal
“A fine and courageous album from a band I have no doubt we will hear much more from.” – Hellbound
“If Evanescence and In This Moment dominate your stereo, we’d like to present your new favorite band. – Idobi Radio
VAN HALST was a project that first began as a solo endeavour for whom the band is named after — Kami Van Halst, but has since become a full group producing socially conscious lyrical tracks that focus on disenfranchised and marginalized populations. The band’s influences stay true to goth rock with Kami Van Halst demonstrating an agile vocal delivery in combination with pummeling growls. Lyrically, the band draws from black metal due to its focus on people suffering from isolation and rising to overcome the preconceptions of a judgmental society. In This Moment’s industrial fusion remains a primary influence for Van Halst, employing a sampler, synthesizer, and distorted vocals.
Kami Van Halst dominates as the vocalist performing both growls and soaring vocals (Surviving Suzanne), Scott Greene (Derina Harvey Band/Dirty Pool) and Tara McLeod (Kittie) craft the guitar work while Brendan McMillan (bass) (My Darkest Days) and Brett Seaton (drums) (Cultured by Fire) drive the rhythm section of the band. Kami’s range and virtuosic vocal ability always captivates an audience and her attitude on stage truly delivers the meaning behind the songs. The band’s live performance is a theatrical experience as they utilize full-costumes, make-up and stage props.
Full album stream “World of Make Believe” – https://vanhalst.bandcamp.com/album/world-of-make-believe
Music Videos:
Save Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAq7jXBPSqM
Questions (Please be advised this video shows scenes of violence towards women. This is intended to raise awareness about victim blaming. ) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fx7AGNqYew
‘World of Make Believe’ is available on iTunes and Bandcamp.
1. The End (4:31)
2. Save Me (4:12)
3. Ryan’s Song (4:11)
4. World of Make Believe (3:46)
5. Questions (3:23)
6. Denying Eyes (4:08)
7. Monster (3:29)
8. Plastic Smile (5:11)
9. Put Him Down (4:33)
10. Perfect Storm (4:44)
Album Length: 42:14
For more info:
www.vanhalstmusic.com
www.vanhalstmusic.com
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0 Thanks you so much Canada! For all your support during 2017! Much love to all the DJs and MDs for all the airplay of Canadian Metal across this huge country! \m/\m/ !earshot – The National Loud Top 20 for 2017 #4 Striker – Striker (Record Breaking Records) #8 Ninjaspy – Spuken (Self-Released) #12 Woodhawk – Beyond The Sun (Self-Released)
Thanks you so much Canada! For all your support during 2017!
Much love to all the DJs and MDs for all the airplay of Canadian Metal across this huge country! \m/\m/
!earshot – The National Loud Top 20 for 2017
#4 Striker – Striker (Record Breaking Records)
#8 Ninjaspy – Spuken (Self-Released)
#12 Woodhawk – Beyond The Sun (Self-Released)
0 Thanks you Canadian MDs and DJs \m/\m/ #10 Ominous Eclipse – Spiral into Insanity (single) earshot – December 2017 – Top 20 Loud
Thanks you Canadian MDs and DJs \m/\m/
#10 Ominous Eclipse – Spiral into Insanity (single)
earshot – December 2017 – Top 20 Loud
0 CFOU 89.1 FM’s Charts of the Year 2017 – Top 25 “Loud” / Loud Top 25 – Striker, Insurrection
CFOU 89.1 FM’s Charts of the Year 2017
Woc : Weeks On chart / Nombre de semaines
HP : Highest Position / Position la plus élevée
Top 25 “Loud” / Loud Top 25
| Artiste | Album | Compagnie | NS | Infos |
| Sepultura | Machine Messiah | Nuclear Blast | 13 | Numéro 1 pendant 4 semaines
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| Kreator | Gods of Violence | Nuclear Blast | 11 | Numéro 1 pendant 5 semaines
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| Outrage | Buried Pieces | Le Backstore | 14 | Numéro 1 pendant 4 semaines
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| Aggression | Fragmented Spirit Devil | Xstreem Music | 11 | Numéro 1 pendant la semaine du 16-22 janvier |
| Fleshkiller | Awaken | Self-Released | 9 | Numéro 2 pendant 3 semaines
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| Enslaved | E | Nuclear Blast | 8 | Numéro 1 pendant 5 semaines
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| Striker | Striker | Record Breaking | 9 | Numéro 4 pendant 3 semaines
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| Ex Deo | The Immortal Wars | Napalm | 8 | Numéro 2 pendant 2 semaines
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| Testament | Brotherhood of the Snake | Nuclear Blast | 8 | Numéro 3 pendant la semaine du 6-12 février |
| Cannibal Corpse | Red Before Black | Metal Blade | 8 | Numéro 3 pendant 2 semaines
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| Overkill | The Grinding Wheel | Nuclear Blast | 7 | Numéro 3 pendant semaines
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| Radio Moscow | New Beginnings | Century Media | 7 | Numéro 3 du 30 octobre au 5 novembre |
| Hark | Machinations | Seasons of Mist | 7 | Numéro 3 du 27 mars au 2 avril |
| Infernal Majesty | No God | High Roller | 7 | Numéro 7 du 10-23 avril |
| Mastodon | Emperor of Sand | Reprise | 6 | Numéro 1 pendant 2 semaines
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| Obituary | Obituary | Relapse | 6 | Numéro 1 dans la semaine du 8-21 mai |
| Vulture | The Guillotine | High Roller | 6 | Numéro 2 pendant 3 semaines
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| Biblical | The City That Never Sleeps | New Damage | 6 | Numéro 2 du 4 au 10 décembre |
| Arch Enemy | Will to Power | Century Media | 6 | Numéro 3 pendant 2 semaines
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| Grave Digger | Healed By Metal | Napalm | 6 | Numéro 3 du 13-19 février |
| Insurrection | Extraction | Galy | 6 | Numéro 5 du 6-12 novembre |
| Accept | The Rise of Chaos | Nuclear Blast | 5 | Numéro pendant deux semaines
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| The Obsessed | Sacred | Relapse | 5 | Numéro 1 du 31 juillet au 7 septembre |
| Power Trip | Nightmare Logic | Southern Lord | 5 | Numéro 4 du 8-21 mai |
| Annihilator | For the Demented | Silver Lining | 5 | Numéro 6 du 27 nov.- 3 déc. |
0 NEWS: SONIC PROPHECY Streaming New Single “Unholy Blood”; New Album “Savage Gods” via Rockshots Records Out Jan 19th
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – January 8, 2018
For Fans of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, HammerFall, Manowar, Saxon
SONIC PROPHECY Streaming New Single “Unholy Blood”
New Album “Savage Gods” via Rockshots Records Out Jan 19th
Music Video “Night Terror”
American power metallers SONIC PROPHECY have revealed their second single “Unholy Blood” off their upcoming third full length “Savage Gods” via Rockshots Records on January 19, 2018.
The band comments:
“This classic heavy metal track is about dealing with the ongoing horrors and human atrocities associated with radicalized religious zealotry around the globe. We really love the soaring chorus on this one! This is a gritty track lyrically and the vocal attack and music reflects this.”
“Unholy Blood” is now streaming at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-btlM55W8E
“Savage Gods” follows SONIC PROPHECY‘s 2015 sophomore release “Apocalyptic Promenade” (Maple Metal Records), an album that combined the melody and beauty of symphonic power metal while maintaining the crunch, drive and power of traditional metal plus their 2011 debut “A Divine Act of War”, which had its music placed in the television series “Rock n’ Lock”, the video game “Volgarr the Viking” and movie Danny Trejo’s “Vengeance”.
The upcoming release lyrically covers many topics, from quests and medieval wars, to mechanized genocide, to the dangers associated with extremist ideologies. Broadening and stretching their musical palate, “Savage Gods” will give fans an adventurous listening experience. It’s an album that combines melodic hard rock, driving heavy metal, and chest pounding anthems in a way that is uniquely Sonic Prophecy.
“We think our fans will love this album! Savage Gods, as a record, basically combines all of the things I think people liked about our previous releases and then moves us forward into new areas musically and lyrically. For our fans, there will be no mistaking this is Sonic Prophecy, but we definitely cover some new exciting ground on this record. This is pure heavy metal with driving guitars, thundering drums, and some of what I feel is my best vocal work to date. With songs “Night Terror, “Unholy Blood” and the album title track, we’ve really laid down a brutal sonic backdrop, along with keeping the melody, which is important to our music.” says vocalist Shane Provstgaard
“Savage Gods” is available for pre-order on Amazon and iTunes.
Music Video – Night Terror – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lZriX_JUrY
Following “Savage Gods” release, SONIC PROPHECY has plans to hit the road and tour across North America, Europe and beyond. The band has performed with Tyr, Alestorm, Ratt, Cinderella, Accept and Sabaton.
SONIC PROPHECY is:
Shane Provstgaard – Vocals
Darrin Goodman – Guitar
Sebastian Martin – Guitar
Ron Zemanek – Bass
Matt LeFevre – Drums
Track Listing:
1. Savage Gods (6:44)
2. Night Terror (5:38)
3. Unholy Blood (5:13)
4. Dreaming Of The Storm (4:55)
5. Man The Guns (5:04)
6. Walk Through The Fire (7:09)
7. A Prayer Before Battle (5:46)
8. Iron Clad Heart (5:24)
9. Man and Machine (6:44)
10. Chasing The Horizon (6:14)
Album Length: 58:57
1. Savage Gods (6:44)
2. Night Terror (5:38)
3. Unholy Blood (5:13)
4. Dreaming Of The Storm (4:55)
5. Man The Guns (5:04)
6. Walk Through The Fire (7:09)
7. A Prayer Before Battle (5:46)
8. Iron Clad Heart (5:24)
9. Man and Machine (6:44)
10. Chasing The Horizon (6:14)
Album Length: 58:57
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“Spitting out earth shattering riffs, screeching solos & plenty of memorable hooks comes Savage Gods. An album with plenty of the old school about it in regards to the classic power/heavy metal style it adopts. Fans of Judas Priest will feel right at home.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life
“A fine album to start power metal season 2018!” – Lords of Metal
“This is a band very much drawing influence from timeless sources like Judas Priest, Queensryche and Hammerfall and “Savage Gods” sounds like a blending of all those bands. The production is big and bold, the musicianship is solid.” – Wormwood Chronicles
“This is something for every true fan of good old heavy metal.” – Hard Rock Info
“If you haven’t encountered Sonic Prophecy before, think a blending of bands such as Iron Maiden, Iced Earth, Manowar, Blind Guardian, etc. In other words, very enjoyable heavy/power metal with some epic and symphonic streaks thrown into the mix…As far as I’m concerned Savage Gods is a pretty damn essential listen for any power metal fan.” – Wonderbox Metal
“Utah’s Sonic Prophecy prove once again that American Heavy Metal is far from dead! The new release Savage Gods unleashes 10 blistering pure heavy metal tracks. They turn up the metal intensity and assault your ear drums with all the power and heaviness they are known for.” – The Dirty Room
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0 Hard Rock Info – SONIC PROPHECY: Savage Gods (Rockshots Records) “This is something for every true fan of good old heavy metal.”
This is something for every true fan of good old heavy metal.
http://www.hardrockinfo.com/reviews/2018/1.html#sonic_prophecy-savage_gods
0 Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life – Album Review: Vantablack Warship – Abrasive Pulmonic Speak (Self Released) “Eight tracks of titanic metal that spans sub-genres. From the opening hardcore groove of Another Dead Rockstar to the fierce riffing & desperate screaming vocals of Black Tongue Bertha to the moshpit anthem of Blood on the Mat, Vantablack Warship spit corruptible venom with their in your face efforts.”
https://gbhbl.com/album-review-vantablack-warship-abrasive-pulmonic-speak-self-released/
“Eight tracks of titanic metal that spans sub-genres. From the opening hardcore groove of Another Dead Rockstar to the fierce riffing & desperate screaming vocals of Black Tongue Bertha to the moshpit anthem of Blood on the Mat, Vantablack Warship spit corruptible venom with their in your face efforts.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life
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