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0 NEWS: Denver Death Trio PILE OF PRIESTS Premiere EP Title Track “Tenebrous Labyrinth” via ToiletOvHell; EP “Tenebrous Labyrinth” Out Nov 24th
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – November 10, 2017
For fans of Death, Edge of Sanity, Pestilence
Denver Death Trio PILE OF PRIESTS Premiere EP Title Track “Tenebrous Labyrinth” via ToiletOvHell
EP “Tenebrous Labyrinth” Out Nov 24th
L-R – Patrick Leyn (Bass) | Evan Salvador (Guitar and Vocals) | Evan Knight (Drums) – Photo Credit: Mitch Ross
Inspired by Death, Edge of Sanity, Old Man’s Child, Cannibal Corpse and the mighty Voivod, Denver, CO progressive death metal trio PILE OF PRIESTS aim to produce a sound inspired by 90s death and thrash metal bands. Unleashing their new EP entitled “Tenebrous Labyrinth” on November 24th to follow their 2015 debut album “Void To Enlightenment” and stand-alone single entitled “Redemptionem Per Cruciatu” released earlier this year. The new EP will feature three originals and three cover tracks, Coroner, Sadus and Kreator along with lyrics that offer a firestorm of fury against the injustices of the world, the fallacies of religion plus the human struggles and current events in today’s world.
Evan Salvador (Guitar and Vocals) comments:
“We are very proud of our upcoming EP ‘Tenebrous Labyrinth’. Our sound has evolved on every release and we have agreed that this EP to come is the pinnacle of our sound thus far. It’s fast, evil, melodic and incorporates other styles of metal besides death metal.”
Teaming up with ToiletOvHell.com, the trio are premiering the EP’s title track, which can be heard at the following link: http://www.toiletovhell.com/premiere-pile-of-priests-tenebrous-labyrinth/
Salvador adds.
“Tenebrous Labyrinth is the title track off our upcoming EP; it’s about the dark places of the mind that depression and paranoia can induce, a “labyrinth” of thoughts if you will.”
EP Pre-Order available at http://pileofpriests1.bandcamp.com
Show Dates:
Nov 24 – Lost Lake – Denver, CO – EP Release Launch – info
Track Listing:
1. Tenebrous Labyrinth (4:24)
2. Kafir (4:21)
3. Interglacial Departure (5:44)
4. Divine Step (Coroner cover) (6:36)
5. Through The Eyes Of Greed (Sadus cover) (4:11)
6. Hate Inside Your Head (Kreator cover) (3:33)
EP Length: 28:51
PILE OF PRIESTS is:
Evan Salvador – Vocals, Guitar
Patrick Leyn – Bass
Evan Knight – Drums
For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/pileofpriests/
https://www.facebook.com/fatalillnessmanagement/
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“It is full to the brim of very complex rhythms, great jams…the musicianship on Void of Enlightenment is top quality stuff. The band’s drummer pulls off some excellent grooves as the two guitar players jam over the top. It is a pleasant change for the genre and it gives the band a lot of personality.” – Demons Zone (Void To Enlightenment Review)
“a swirling vortex of terror, brutality and vintage 90s progressive moments. Be afraid, and make your body ready, for this is a wild ride.” The Killchain Blog (Void To Enlightenment Review)
“well played, tight, interesting and well written brutal songs” – Merchants of Air (Void To Enlightenment Review)
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0 NEWS: Colorado Black Metal SAR ISATUM Premiere New Track “Black Gate” via IndyMetalVault; Debut Album “Shurpu” Digital Release Nov 17th, CD Release Dec 22nd
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Montreal, QC – November 10, 2017
For fans of Emperor, Gorgoroth, Marduk
Colorado Black Metal SAR ISATUM Premiere New Track “Black Gate” via IndyMetalVault
Debut Album “Shurpu” Digital Release Nov 17th, CD Release Dec 22nd
L-R – CC – Bass, JP Dalkhu – Drums, Demothi – Vocals (Photo Credit: Matthew Zinke)
Two things always contribute to creating epic original black metal. One is location, and by being based in Colorado, the Rocky Mountains provide the ideal canvas for technical symphonic black metal band SAR ISATUM to sweep broad musical brush strokes across a vast vista, musically, mentally, and physically.
The second is lyrical inspiration. SAR ISATUM eschews all the usual flogged-to-death lyrical clichés of black metal to take inspiration from a variety of sources. The very name SAR ISATUM comes from the Sumerian dialect. It means ‘King of Fire.’ Indeed, both the Sumerian and Annunaki empires provide strong lyrical inspiration.
Inspired by Emperor, Dark Funeral, Gorgoroth, Sothis and Craft, band member J.P Dalkhu describes SAR ISATUM’s music as “ethereal, nefarious, repugnant, abhorrent, cryptic.”
SAR ISATUM have high expectations of their upcoming debut album “Shurpu”, but at the same time, SAR ISATUM create music for themselves, not copying what has come before, but fans of various styles of black metal will find much to appreciate here. As Dalkhu so lyrically says SAR ISATUM create “a variation of extreme and atmospheric black metal as if one went through a burning battlefield and witnessed horrid devastation.” Dalkhu feels that this is the best band its members have ever been a part of and are constantly evolving as musicians.
Teaming up with IndyMetalVault, SAR ISATUM are sharing with fans their third single “Black Gate”.
The band comments:
“‘Black Gate’ is one of our simplest songs with a more traditional black metal influence, and different from the other songs on the album. Lyrically ‘Black Gate’ is about a family who is ostracized from their village and then chooses to set up a new home on the edge of forest ruled over by a powerful witch. After kidnapping the family’s baby and using its remains in a ritual to enact flight upon a broom into the full moon, the witch decides to possess the younger children and then the oldest daughter who she aids in the killing of her parents. The oldest daughter then chooses to sign a pact with the Devil joining his coven of witches in the forest. ‘Black Gate’ represents the barrier between the woods and the area outside, and only by joining the Devil’s coven are you allowed to enter freely.”
Listen to “Black Gate” at the following link: http://www.indymetalvault.com/2017/11/10/track-premiere-sar-isatum-black-gate/
“Shurpu” will be released digitally on November 17th and on CD December 22nd. Pre-order available on Bandcamp here.
For those in the Denver, CO area, SAR ISATUM will be performing with Belphegor, Cryptopsy, Panzerfaust, and Mount Cairn on November 19th at the Roxy Theatre. Full details can be found here.
“We are gonna get on stage and take it on like a battle in a war. Expect an intense live show from us, like a fire destroying everything in its path.” says Dalkhu.
Track Listing:
1. Sar Isatum (8:06)
2. Chenoo (3:13)
3. Black Gate (4:52)
4. Gormandizer (5:34)
5. Celestial Diaspora (5:27)
6. Vanaspati (4:04)
7. Halls of Pestilence (4:41)
Album Length: 36:01
1. Sar Isatum (8:06)
2. Chenoo (3:13)
3. Black Gate (4:52)
4. Gormandizer (5:34)
5. Celestial Diaspora (5:27)
6. Vanaspati (4:04)
7. Halls of Pestilence (4:41)
Album Length: 36:01
For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/Sar-Isatum-1811781679072566/
https://sarisatum.bandcamp.com/
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-aFm
http://www.facebook.com/Sar-Isatum-1811781679072566/
https://sarisatum.bandcamp.com/
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-aFm
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“Combining symphonic, atmospheric and pummeling elements of black metal history, the band conjures an impressive battle cry that any grim fan can easily connect with.” – Metal Injection
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0 NEWS: Ottawa Death Metal Hybrid OMINOUS ECLIPSE Premiere “Spiral Into Insanity” via Decibel Mag; Releasing New Album “Sinister” In 2018
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Montreal, QC – November 10, 2017
For fans of Gojira, Amon Amarth, Children Of Bodom, Death, Revocation
Ottawa Death Metal Hybrid OMINOUS ECLIPSE Premiere “Spiral Into Insanity” via Decibel Mag
Releasing New Album “Sinister” In 2018
L-R- James Close (Guitar/Vocal), Graham Murphy (Guitar/Vocal), Ryan Clements (Bass), Jeremiah Marshall (Drums) – Photo Credit: Max Southwood
A very ambitious band passionate about writing and playing extreme music, Ottawa based metal band OMINOUS ECLIPSE have self labeled themselves as a “Hybrid” with death metal being the main aspect combined with elements of thrash, groove, black, melodic etc. Active since 2014, OMINOUS ECLIPSE have released an EP, “Beyond The Apocalypse” and an LP “End Of Days” plus will be releasing their next full length “Sinister” in 2018. Starting off playing small local gigs in the Ottawa area, the band has been making waves on the local scene opening for big names such as Revocation, The Agonist, Kalmah, Archspire, Incantation, Vesperia, Black Fast and more! They recently acquired an endorsement with Indie Guitar Co. and looking to start expanding into new territories beyond their city limits.
Teaming up with Decibel Magazine, the band is premiering their second single “Spiral Into Insanity” from the forthcoming 2018 sophomore album “Sinister”.
The band comments:
“Spiral Into Insanity is a groove based death metal song aimed to burst ears and crack necks. This track showcases both our guitar and vocal skills with trade off verses and dueling solos.”
To hear “Spiral Into Sanity”, please visit the following link: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2017/11/10/ominouseclipse/
The single is available for purchase on Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all major online retailers.
Show Dates:
Nov 12 – Mavericks – Ottawa, ON – w/ Atrophy, Canceric, Infrared – info
Track Listing:
1. Death By Dissection
1. Death By Dissection
2. Sinister
3. Spiral Into Insanity
4. Lost At Sea
5. No Redemption For The Damned
6. Breaking The Chains
7. The Horde
8. Eye Of The Raven
For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/ominous.eclipse.
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“As the evolution of Ominous Eclipse has progressed, the band have hybridized a seething core of death metal sound with elements of thrash, black metal, and melodic death metal. But if “The Horde” is a sign of what’s to come next, they’re reaching for new levels of monstrous and electrifying destructiveness.” – No Clean Singing
“The crowd was stellar at Mavericks, where each of the four bands were well represented by their fan bases. Opening on the night were Ominous Eclipse, whose chunky, frantic thrash metal din was led by their howling frontman. Largely drawing from their 2015 album End of Days, the four-piece pounded through six songs, tackling tracks like “Pestilence,” Abandoned” and the album’s particularly solid title track. Helping to limber the crowd for the chaos to come, they called for a “wall of death” in the confines of the club and the fans delivered, clearing the centre of the floor before the opposing sides barrelled into one another, bodies flying everywhere.” – Exclaim! (Live Review opening for Kalmah April 2016)
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0 NEWS: Nerd Rockers DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Announce Indie Week Performances + UK Tour Dates; New Music Video “The Pilot”
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Montreal, QC – November 9, 2017
Nerd Rockers DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Announce Indie Week Performances + UK Tour Dates
New Music Video “The Pilot”
Ottawa nerd-rockers DOUBLE EXPERIENCE announce they will be performing back to back show dates at Indie Week on November 11th in Toronto, ON followed by another crossing of the Atlantic for their sixth UK tour. The tour will be in support of their latest FACTOR-funded single / music video, “The Pilot” off their upcoming fourth album “Rock (Geology)” to follow 2016’s break out “Unsaved Progress”, an album that included their much loved single “The Glimmer Shot”; a Destiny-themed rock anthem, which earned them accolades from the creators of the video game itself plus their cover of Blue Oyster Cult’s ‘Godzilla’.
Watch “The Pilot” at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P0gG0sp00c
DOUBLE EXPERIENCE have performed across 15 countries, playing everywhere from video game museums to tattoo conventions as well as showcases at Canadian Music Week and Indie Week Canada. Their adventures have been supported by international radio, festivals and television alike, culminating with an entire nerd-rock exposé and performance on Global TV in Canada.
Album Stream – Unsaved Progress – Listen here.
Music Video ‘Godzilla’ – Watch here.
Music Video ‘So Fine’ – Watch here.
Destiny tribute video ‘The Glimmer Shot’ – Watch here.
Canadian Dates:
11/10 – Toronto, ON – IndieWeek; The Hideout
11/11 – Toronto, ON – IndieWeek: UG3
11/16 – Ottawa, ON – Live on Elgin
UK Dates:
01/12 Lancaster, ENG – The Bobbin
02/12 Stoke, ENG – The Exchange
03/12 Swansea, WAL – The Pit
04/12 Bristol, ENG – The Trap
05/12 London, ENG – Surya
06/12 Doncaster, ENG – Woolpack
07/12 Plymouth, ENG – Underground
08/12 Stafford, ENG – Redrum
09/12 Preston, ENG – Ships & Giggles
10/12 Dundee, SCT – Deacon Brodie
US Dates:
01/04 National Harbor, MD – MAGFest
For more info, please visit
www.2xxp.com
http://www.facebook.com/doubleexperience
http://www.twitter.com/2xExperience
www.2xxp.com
http://www.facebook.com/doubleexperience
http://www.twitter.com/2xExperience
“Unsaved Progress” album orders are available at the band’s merch store here. A deluxe edition of the album – boasting two unreleased songs, two acoustic remixes, merch discount codes, studio footage and a brand new trading card – is also available for the fastidious Double Experience collector.
About:What does a DIY Canadian rock duo do after charting on the National Loud Chart, releasing a viral video-game anthem and touring the globe in the wake of critical reviews and mainstream press?
Whatever they want.
The newest newest offering of hard-rock mad-science from Double Experience is “Rock (Geology)”; a continuation of the band’s 5 year series of music released on collectible trading cards. The first, FACTOR-funded single, “The Pilot”, is due November 16, 2017.
In fact, the only thing ‘conventional’ about Double Experience is their undying affinity for comic convention culture. The band have performed for audiences at Ottawa and Montreal ComicCon as well as many other gatherings such as MAGFest and GuardianCon. Their Destiny-inspired single “The Glimmer Shot” even earned in-game accolades from Bungie, the developer of the multi-million user franchise. Double Experience’s quirky lyrical content has connected with hundreds of thousands of Spotify listeners and their undeniable live show has been perfected over hundreds of performances at clubs and festivals across 16 countries.
Double Experience’s DIY-story and business acumen has been shared at music industry conventions (IndieWeek) and hundreds of high schools and colleges across the world. Since the band’s inception in 2014, Band members Ian Nichols (vocals, bass) and Brock Tinsley (guitar) have established themselves as the nucleus of a dynamic alchemy of players, collaborating with musicians such as Fred Mascherino (Taking Back Sunday, Terrible Things) and Steve Bache (He is Legend) in studio and onstage.
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“Their new album is upbeat and full of awesome tracks, leading straight into the first song, ‘So fine‘, which instantly gets you into the mood of this album.” – Ram Zine (UK)
“Verifying my “nerd” suspicions, they began and closed an original song with Darth Vader’s theme, the Imperial March, and I couldn’t have been happier about it. In addition to their set of mainly original music, they also included a cover of Blue Oyster Cult’s Godzilla, which was fitting with their stoner vibe, especially considering there is also a Fu Manchu version.” – Spotlight Ottawa
“this band is passionate about video games which is reflected in the underlying themes of their music. More apparent to non-video game savvy listeners is that Double Experience are a solid rock band with well crafted and catchy tunes that have crossover appeal to fans of different music genres.” – Forget The Box
“The songs on this, 9 track, album are narrative driven and mammoth in proportion. Songs like ‘AAA‘ and ‘Godzilla‘ are glorious sagas of esoteric depth. There is a power on this album that is both new and old.” – 925 Rebellion
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0 NEWS: BLACK ABSINTHE Premiere New Video “The Wild” via Bravewords; EP Out Now “Early Signs of Denial”
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Montreal, QC – November 8, 2017
For fans of Black Sabbath, Motorhead, Mastodon, High On Fire, Coheed and Cambria
BLACK ABSINTHE Premiere New Video “The Wild” via Bravewords
EP Out Now “Early Signs of Denial”
BLACK ABSINTHE‘s powerful heavy riffs and bass lines are reminiscent of classic thrash and new wave British heavy metal with a range of progressive to classic rock influence. Surfacing from the basement last year, the Toronto, ON heavy metal trio unleashed their debut album “Early Signs of Denial” produced by Sum 41’s Dave Baksh (Cross Dog, The Mahones) plus was mixed and mastered by Frank Gryner (Rob Zombie- Hillbilly Deluxe). The album was the band’s first professional recording to follow their three self recorded EPs Live At Coalition (2014), Noise Complaint (2014) and Augusta (2012).
Taking a break from relentless touring of Ontario and Quebec during this summer, the band shot their latest video “The Wild” on the shores of Lake Ontario, inviting friends and fans to join them on a pirate ship where the outcome was rocking the boat, walking the plank and one hell of a party!
Teaming up with Bravewords.com, the band is proud to exclusively premiere “The Wild” at the following link: http://www.bravewords.com/news/exclusive-black-absinthe-premier-the-wild-video
The band comments on the video:
“We are excited to showcase our new video, ‘The Wild’, for fans both new and old. This song is the headbanging party track off our latest album ‘Early Signs Of Denial’ and we wanted a video to reflect that intensity. So we gathered a crew of our fans and friends from the Toronto music scene, rented a pirate themed boat intended for children, prepared and consumed some pre-sailing cocktails, and played a live show for all on board. The video was shot by Toronto based videographer/photographer Katherine Kwan (IG: kawaiiathy) who did a fantastic job capturing the look and spirit of what we wanted for the song as well as showcasing some great shots of the city skyline. The day, the show, and all the people involved with the video we say thank you! And for the rest of you, turn it up, grab a drink, and enjoy ‘The Wild’!”
BLACK ABSINTHE‘s latest EP Early Signs of Denial’ can be heard at the following links:
– https://soundcloud.com/blackabsintheband/sets/early-signs-of-denial
– https://blackabsinthe.bandcamp.com
Show Dates:
Nov 10 – Toronto, ON @ Coalition TO – info – w/ MUTANK, Doors & Fours, Death Perception, Inbred Fist
1. The Wild (3:50)
2. Is This Life (4:42)
3. Berj Khalifa (3:19)
4. Pigs (4:03)
5. NOW (3:58)
6. Winter (6:23)
Album Length: 26:18
For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/blackabsintheband
https://www.instagram.com/blackabsintheband
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“Produced by Sum 41’s Dave Baksh, the new record serves as both a cleaner and heavier presentation of the sound the band have been honing since their formation in 2011. Running six tracks in length, the LP explores fear, corruption and overcoming disparity within their blend of classic and contemporary metal stylings.” – Exclaim!
“The whole record is classic metal & deserves to catapult this band over the wall & into the rooms of many. This is a band that doesn’t know the meaning of the words over play. Everything is understated, controlled & precise. Black Absinthe are not trying to re-invent the wheel but add a new spoke.” – All About The Rock
“It is one quite impressive EP that goes all out to impress. It is hard to imagine that just three guys could make such an impact, but they do! Quite a robust six tracker that is distinct and captivating!” – RAM Zine
“From the opening track “The Wild” to “Pigs” to my personal favorite “Winter” the band works their way through everything from classic rock all the way to hardcore…What Black Absinthe does is make music that comes across live; music that will bring a crowd to their feet, but contemplate the lyrics after the show is all said and done. It’s a tricky feat to bring that across on a studio recording. “Early Signs of Denial” nails it and shows the band must be a great time on stage.” – We Love Metal
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