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0 NEWS: VAN HALST Issue Studio Update: Recording New Album, Special Guests Include Bif Naked And More!

January 9, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Van Halst

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 9, 2017

For Fans of In This Moment, Evanescence, Halestorm

VanHalstMusic.com | Facebook | Twittter | Youtube

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

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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)

January 8, 2018
by Asher
· Ninjaspy · Striker · Woodhawk

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)

http://earshot-online.com/charts/2017/loud.cfm

0 Thanks you Canadian MDs and DJs \m/\m/ #10 Ominous Eclipse – Spiral into Insanity (single) earshot – December 2017 – Top 20 Loud

January 8, 2018
by Asher
· Ominous Eclipse

Thanks you Canadian MDs and DJs \m/\m/

#10 Ominous Eclipse – Spiral into Insanity (single)

earshot – December 2017 – Top 20 Loud

http://earshot-online.com/charts/2017/December/loud.cfm

0 CFOU 89.1 FM’s Charts of the Year 2017 – Top 25 “Loud” / Loud Top 25 – Striker, Insurrection

January 8, 2018
by Asher
· Insurrection · Striker

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 23-29 janvier 30 janvier -5 février 6-12 février 13-19 février
Kreator	Gods of Violence	Nuclear Blast	11	Numéro 1 pendant 5 semaines 20-26 février 27 février – 5 mars 6-12 mars 13-19 mars 20-26 mars
Outrage	Buried Pieces	Le Backstore	14	Numéro 1 pendant 4 semaines 25 sept-1^er oct. 2-8 oct. 9-15 oct. 16-22 oct.
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 30 oct.-5 nov. 6-12 nov. 13-19 nov.
Enslaved	E	Nuclear Blast	8	Numéro 1 pendant 5 semaines 23-29 oct. 30 oct.-5 nov. 6-12 nov. 13-19 nov. 20-26 nov.
Striker	Striker	Record Breaking	9	Numéro 4 pendant 3 semaines 20-26 février 27 février-5 mars 13-19 mars
Ex Deo	The Immortal Wars	Napalm	8	Numéro 2 pendant 2 semaines 13-19 mars 20-26 mars
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 6-12 nov. 13-19 nov.
Overkill	The Grinding Wheel	Nuclear Blast	7	Numéro 3 pendant semaines 20-26 février 27 février-5 mars 6-12 mars
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 10-23 avril 24 avril-7 mai
Obituary	Obituary	Relapse	6	Numéro 1 dans la semaine du 8-21 mai
Vulture	The Guillotine	High Roller	6	Numéro 2 pendant 3 semaines 25 sept.-1er octobre 2-8 octobre 9-15 octobre
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 29 sept.-1er oct. 2-8 oct.
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 4-17 septembre 18-24 septembre
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

January 8, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Sonic Prophecy (Rockshots Records)

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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

For more info:
http://www.rockshots.eu
http://www.sonicprophecy.com
https://www.facebook.com/sonicprophecy
https://twitter.com/sonicprophecy
https://www.youtube.com/user/SonicProphecyMetal
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-b4N

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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.”

January 7, 2018
by Asher
· Sonic Prophecy (Rockshots Records)

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.”

January 7, 2018
by Asher
· Vantablack Warship

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

0 Flight of Pegasus – Reviews – Dark Avenger, Dustin Behm, Enzo And Teh Glory Ensemble, Noturnall and more!

January 7, 2018
by Asher
· Dark Avenger (Rockshot Records) · Dustin Behm (Rockshots Records) · Enzo And The Glory Ensemble (Rockshots Records) · Noturnall

http://www.flightofpegasus.gr/heavy_metal/reviews/item/6112-rockshots-records