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0 Reminder – Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2018 – Band Submission Deadline Dec 29th
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Montreal, QC – December 22, 2017
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Reminder – Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2018 – Band Submission Deadline Dec 29th
Free Download – Vol 4. Compilation featuring over 90 bands and 7 Hours of Canadian Metal – here.
Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ
Crowning one Canadian champion from 2013 to 2016 to play Wacken Open Air, the world’s largest metal festival in Wacken, Germany, WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA returns for its fifth edition after a one year hiatus in 2017. This year’s 2018 edition will be hosted in multiple cities across the country from Vancouver to Montreal and host over a hundred bands to see only one play the prestigious festival and join previous winners Hamilton’s Profaner (2016), Oshawa’s Vesperia (2015), Montreal’s Mutank (2014 winners) and Toronto’s Crimson Shadows (2013) whom have had the honour of playing in front of thousands.
WMBC organizer JJ Tartaglia comments:
“We’re all very excited about the 2018 Metal Battle. After the pause from last year, we expect a good batch of quality submissions from across the country, both from existing bands that have been honing their craft, and from new bands that have emerged during the break. We’ve also made some tweaks to the round structure which will include a Western Final and Eastern Final leading up to the grand finale in Toronto. So it will be more of a hockey playoff style, which I think will work out better, with the Final being technically on neutral ground.”
Live Video @ Wacken – 2016 – Profaner – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfphPHynT6s
Live Video @ Wacken – 2015 – Vesperia – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lwkzc4zGUY
Live Video @ Wacken – 2014 – Mutank – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQrLaG8BPL4
Live Video @ Wacken – 2013 – Crimson Shadows – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prOdgG4OwQU
Submissions for the 2018 battles are upon until December 29th, 2017 at 11:59pm EST.
Bands interested in participating can apply at the following link: http://metalbattle.ca/apply.html
Bands and battle rounds to be announced in January 2018.
Participating Areas & Cities:
– Toronto, ON
– Hamilton, ON
– Ottawa, ON
– Montreal, QC
– Quebec City, QC
– Winnipeg, MB
– Saskatoon, SK
– Calgary, AB
– Edmonton, AB
– Vancouver, BC / Lower Mainland
– Vancouver Island, BC
– BC – Interior
About:
Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition where over a hundred band’s from across the country battle each other for one to be selected and join over 20 other countries for an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 27 years.
Wacken Metal Battle 2014 Canada Finals by Ondeschocs.com: http://youtu.be/RrOGyBtqwaQ
For more info on Metal Battle Canada, please visit these links:
Official Website: http://www.metalbattle.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada
Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WackenMetalBattleCAN
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com
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0 Hellbound – HEAVY METAL IN 2017 BY GRUESOME GREG – #6. Howling Giant – Black Hole Space Wizard Part 2
0 EPK – Noturnall – 9 (Rockshots Records) (2018)
Noturnall – 9 (Rockshots Records) (2018)
For fans of: Symphony X, Angra, Shaman
Label: Rockshots Records
Release Date: January 19, 2018 (North America) | October 27, 2017 (Europe)
NORTH AMERICA RELEASE >> bit.ly/NOTURNALL_9
“9” Physical and Digital retailers >> http://smarturl.it/Noturnall_9
[Download Album Cover]
[Download Album Lyrics]
Label: Rockshots Records
Release Date: January 19, 2018 (North America) | October 27, 2017 (Europe)
Track Listing:
1. Hey (5:51)
2. Change (4:14)
3. Wake Up! (5:21)
4. Moving On (4:53)
5. Mysterious (4:43)
6. Hearts As One (4:00)
7. What You Waiting For (4:34)
8. Shadows (4:07)
9. Pain (3:54)
Album Length:
Brazil is the largest Latin-American country in both population and area. Brazil spreads out over almost half the continent of South America and has more people than all the other South American countries combined. Brazil is the world’s fifth largest country, only Canada, Russia, China and the United States are larger.
With such a great abundance of people; it is no surprise Brazil produces thoughtful, inspiring and innovative metal, such as the mighty NOTURNALL!
Inspired by bands like Megadeth and Iron Maiden, NOTURNALL describe their music as ‘symphonic prog power’.
This highly experienced group of dedicated musicians are about to release their new album entitled ‘9’ in North America on January 19th, 2018 via Rockshots Records to follow its European release on October 27, 2017. As befits a band who have walked in the footsteps of metal legends Iron Maiden, playing Rock in Rio, NOTRUNALL are much loved in their home country, and soon worldwide!
The follow-up to ‘Noturnall’ and ‘Back To Fuck You Up’; ‘9’ features a guest appearance from no less a metal luminary than Adrenaline Mob’s Mike Orlando!
NOTURNALL’s unique singer Thiago Bianchi explains that the band grew from a previous band called Shaman (orginally founded by ex-Angra vocalist Andrè Matos), and that it stands for ‘No Turn At All’ as it was destiny that drove them to become NOTURNALL. Lyrically and musically they mine the deep wellspring of the mysterious universe we live in.
Thiago wants all listeners to ‘embrace the new, open your hearts to the new…We’re just making good music and we hope it will find its way to those with good hearts to appreciate it!”
Live, NOTURNALL are a memorable experience, with their ‘Freakshow’ concept, which features all manner of zombies interacting with the audiences. ‘Walking Dead’ fans take note!
Thiago is stoked for fans to hear their new album, backed by a video clip for each track. “Each record has its own personality, its own vibe…we’re exploring and each time it’s getting deeper and deeper!”
(bio written by Steve Earles)
0 NEWS: DEEP DARK RIVER Video Tribute In Memory of Woods of Ypres’ David Gold
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Montreal, QC – December 21, 2017
DEEP DARK RIVER Video Tribute In Memory of Woods of Ypres’ David Gold
On December 21st 2011, the Canadian metal community lost one of its heroes, David Gold of Woods of Ypres in a tragic car accident. On the 6th anniversary of his death, good friend and fellow metal brother, Morgan Rider of well known Canadian death metallers VESPERIA has released a tribute video covering Woods of Ypres‘ “Allure of the Earth” under his acoustic doom, folk, blues, ambient and soul side project DEEP DARK RIVER. The video was shot in Whitby, UK, Sherwood Forest, UK and Clarington, ON. Teaming up with Bravewords.com, DEEP DARK RIVER is premiering this beautiful tribute to David Gold.
Morgan Rider comments:
“I have recorded, filmed and edited a cover of the song I performed at his memorial (Allure of the Earth). A lot of this project has been inspired by David and his works, so I feel like this is an appropriate time to announce this project.”
DEEP DARK RIVER – Allure of the Earth (Woods of Ypres cover) can be viewed at the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-deep-dark-river-releases-tribute-to-woods-of-ypres-david-gold
DEEP DARK RIVER‘s self-titled debut album is currently being recorded and is planned for a 2018 release.
For more info:
http://deepdarkriver.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcWVQO3a8T-4Ug9gCACBGXA
http://instagram.com/deepdarkriver
http://facebook/com/deepdarkriver
http://twitter.com/deepdarkriverca
http://deepdarkriver.bandcamp.com
BIO:
Born in Toronto in 1989, singer, songsmith and multi-instrumentalist, Morgan Rider had his earliest imaginings of life as a musician while contending with a tumultuous childhood at home.
Often overhearing his mother – who is a trained operatic soprano – rehearsing in the kitchen, his love of music and his understanding of it began to blossom at an early age. His mornings and evenings were soon spent banging away on an old Dominion upright piano – made in the town he now resides – often to the displeasure of those around him.
Despite his ever changing family and residential climates, music remained an integral component to his maturity. In high school he would often skip class to sit in the woods to play guitar. It would also not be uncommon to see him braving a snowstorm with his guitar across his back to walk several kilometres to guitar lessons.
It is not hard to imagine that his main priority remained with music after high school, while most of his peers went on to office and factory jobs or the trades. As his freedom expanded, so too did his ambitions.
As Morgan cast his net further, he began to perform shows further distances away which began to create a small audience of peers and fans. He also began to book small shows and tours for local and out of town bands. It was not long before he was accommodating international artists.
With his expanding resources, knowledge and contacts, he began to tour his music domestically – often spending weeks or months in an old van – branching from coast to coast across Canada. In summer of 2011, Morgan was called upon by his longtime friend David Gold – who was the main songwriter and visionary of the band Woods of Ypres – to contribute his talents to Woods of Ypres for some live shows in the UK that winter. Being one of Morgan’s favourite bands, this was a sound decision for him. Unfortunately, it would not come to pass, as David died tragically months later.
Between 2012 and 2013, Morgan played his first international shows in the U.S.A. with SIG:AR:TYR and at Wacken Open Air in Germany with Crimson Shadows.
Since 2012, Morgan has performed, recorded and toured across North America, performing hundreds of gigs with a variety of heavy metal groups such as Vesperia, Crimson Shadows, SIG:AR:TYR and Woechanter. He also is the sole writer, engineer and visionary for his solo blues/ folk project, Deep Dark River.
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0 Steel On Fire – Metatrone – “EUCHARISMETAL”
0 Thank you Canadian MDs and DJs #4 WarCall – Invaders (Plan B Music) earshot The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Thank you Canadian MDs and DJs
#4 WarCall – Invaders (Plan B Music)
earshot The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, December 19, 2017
http://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2017-12-19
0 Ripper Podcast #417 w/ tunes from The Dead Centuries, Vantablack Warship
0 Antochrist Magazine – Video Message: Tragul – about band’s present and future
0 NEWS: Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Premiere Video “Apathy of The Immortal” via NoCleanSinging
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – December 20, 2017
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For fans of Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Wardruna, Behemoth, Black Crown Initiate
Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Premiere Video “Apathy of The Immortal” via NoCleanSinging
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L-R – Xolotl – Bass / Back Vocals, Tuurm – Lead Guitar / Back Vocals, Nassaru – Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Studio Drummer, Sorgiem – Lead Guitar
Photo Credit: Shannon Wells
From Rush to Voivod, the Science-Fantasy album has long been an integral part of the heavy metal cannon; now; carrying this proud tradition into the 21st century is XAEL.
Founded by Nassaru of Rapheumets Well/Enthean as well as Sorgiem “Daniel Presnell,” Tuurm “Alex Rush” from Enthean, and Xolotl “Fernando Ortega” and featuring various guest artists, XAEL is influenced by Septic Flesh, Iron Maiden, Augury, Wardruna and Fleshgod Apocalypse, vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru describes the band’s music as “a thought provoking metal journey.”
Making their mark with the premiere of their debut video “Apathy of The Immortal” exclusively on NoCleanSinging.com, the band offers a visually capturing representation of their extreme music and sci-fi storytelling.
The band comments:
“This is the first in our series of videos to come that take place on this foreign planet. This was a community effort, with an artist from our local scene coming together to make this video happen. We are wanting to both represent musically as well as visually our story, which is both science fantasy based as well as relatable to our journey to understand ourselves. Apathy of the Immortal takes place a bit into the story. The immortal wayfarer, after venturing to this hostile planet finds himself burdened by his past and the degrading endeavors of sentient life. Accompanied by the “Watchers of Xan” a resistance group on Tymeer, he finds that his body regenerates time after time, but his mental capacity for coping with this lengthen life span is diminishing, causing him to have disassociation and hallucinations. One such hallucination is seeing a demonic apparition of “Time” and its acolyte “Decay”. For time cannot touch the wayfarer, it taunts him with its ability to take away the world around him. This song is a reflection of the fear of what the future holds and our control over such events.“
Watch “Apathy of The Immortal” at the following link: http://www.nocleansinging.com/2017/12/20/an-ncs-video-premiere-xael-apathy-of-the-immortal/
Recently signing to Vancouver, BC’s TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS, XAEL and the record label will be unleashing the band’s music in a unique approach to debut their music in 2018.
Vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru explains:
“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 first single “Apathy of The Immortal” is also being offered as FREE download via Bandcamp at the following link: https://xaeloffical.bandcamp.com/
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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