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0 NEWS: ShrEdmonton Announce 2017 Line Up w/ Unleash The Archers, Psychotic Gardening, Bleed and more!

February 1, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · ShrEdmonton Metal Fest & Conference

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 1, 2017

ShrEdmonton Fest & Conference Announce 2017 Line Up
w/ Unleash The Archers, Psychotic Gardening, Bleed and more!

Prairie Fire Events Ltd is proud to announce their 2017 line-up for Edmonton, AB’s loudest indoor metal festival and conference, SHREDMONTON. Featuring some of the heaviest acts from across Canada to rumble the Alberta prairies, this year’s festival will be headlined by Vancouver power titans UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, Winnipeg’s doom funeral PSYCHOTIC GARDENING and Edmonton gore masters BLËED from Friday, May 12th to Sunday, May 14th 2017 at the Mercury Room (full band list below). This year’s festival also features an ALL AGES event on the Sunday date, as well as the return of the all-ages industry conference aspect, which includes panels on publicity & promotion, festival booking plus vocal, guitar and recording / live sound clinics.

ShrEdmonton organizer Tyson Travnik comments:

“We’re very proud to be able to focus this year’s festival on showcasing bands that we feel have supported past Canadian festivals plus helped their local scenes flourish. Focusing on keeping this year’s experience intimate, yet retaining top-shelf quality is something that I think will set 2017 apart from events we’ve done in the past. ”

Tickets for ShrEdmonton 2017 are available on www.Shredmonton.com and at the following Edmonton locations Mercury Room, Blackbyrd, Rendezvous Pub, The Forge plus available in Red Deer, AB at Sound House and from Annihilatrix Productions in Calgary, AB.

Ticket Prices:
Shredpass: $50
Friday, May 12: $20
Saturday, May 13 – Conference – Free with Shredpass, $5 at door
Saturday, May 13: $25
Sunday, May 14: $17

Shredmonton 2017 – Line Up

All events at Mercury Room (10575 114 St.)
Follow festival details on Facebook event here.

Friday, May 12

Show (18+)
Doors 7:00 pm

8:00 – 8:45 – Days I Die (Calgary, AB)
9:00 – 9:45 – Osryon (Calgary, AB)
10:00 – 10:45 – Sleeping in Traffic (Edmonton, AB)
11:00 – 11:45 – Leave The Living (Red Deer, AB)
12:15 – 1:00 – Psychotic Gardening (Winnipeg, MB)

Saturday, May 13 Seminars (ALL AGES)

Publicity/Promotion Clinic – 1:00-1:30 pm
Vocal clinic 1:30-2:00 Guitar Clinic – 2:00-2:30 pm
Stage Moves with Jesse Valstar – 2:30-3:00 pm
Festival Seminar – 3:00-3:30 pm
Recording/Live Sound Clinic – 3:30-4:00 pm

Show (18+)
Doors 6:00 pm

7:00 – 7:45 – Valyria (Edmonton, AB)
8:00 – 8:45 – Burning Effigy (Calgary, AB)
9:00 – 9:45 – W.M.D. (Calgary, AB)
10:00 – 10:45 – Gatekeeper (Vancouver, BC)
11:00 – 11:45 – Eye of Horus (Edmonton, AB)
12:15 – FIN – Unleash The Archers (Vancouver, BC)

Sunday, May 14

Show (All Ages)
Doors 3:00 pm

3:00 – 3:45 – Disturb The Dead (Devon, AB)
4:00 – 4:45 – Scarlet Serenity (Edmonton, AB)
5:00 – 5:45 – Krepitus (Calgary, AB)
6:00 – 6:45 – Voltang (Hamilton, ON)
7:00 – 8:00 – Bleed (Edmonton, AB)

For more info, please visit: www.Shredmonton.com.

Last year’s first ever ShrEdmonton featured over 20 bands over the course of 3 days at The Starlite Room and The Brixx Bar and Grill (same building), as well as a multi-room industry based conference located at the Shaw Conference Center. The full line up consisted of an ultra heavy hitting bill that included headliners Dying Fetus, Acacia Strain, Jungle Rot, Black Crown Initiate, Goatwhore, Finnish power metallers Thunderstone along with some of Western Canada’s best such as Disciples of Power, Planet Eater, Scythia, Tylor Dory Trio, Every Hour Kills among many more! Conference panels were held the Shaw Conference Center on recording, photography, video production, publicity, media relations, journalism, and concert promotion / talent buying for festivals / venues with music industry professionals from across Canada.

WCMFA:

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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Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio
CJSR 88.5FM
Crown of Viserys
Exclaim!
Gigfly
Metal Master Kingdom
Metal-Rules
Print Machine
PureGrainAudio
Pure Rock Radio
Slayer of Pixels
Steam Whistle Brewing

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0 NEWS: ‘Godzilla’ Attacks! Bloody-Disgusting Premiere New Music Video By DOUBLE EXPERIENCE + Tour Dates

February 1, 2017
by Asher
· Double Experience · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 1, 2017

‘Godzilla’ Attacks! Bloody-Disgusting Premiere New Music Video By Nerd Rockers DOUBLE EXPERIENCE

New Album ‘Unsaved Progress’ Out Now!

Ottawa’s nerd-rock trio DOUBLE EXPERIENCE have toured the world, playing in front the masses, but nothing prepared them for their encounter with the monster known as Godzilla! Destroyer of worlds! The amazing story was all captured on film and with the help of Bloody-Disgusting.com, the video can be exclusively viewed at the following link: http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3423242/exclusive-watch-music-video-premiere-double-experiences-godzilla/ (spoiler alert! that bulldog… oh we mean Godzilla… is a really cute destroyer of worlds)

DOUBLE EXPERIENCE released their third full-length, “Unsaved Progress” via their label Colfax Music in April of last year. The album includes their 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’. Taking the next step from their previous album – initially released exclusively on collectible trading cards, the band utilizes classic video-game inspired artwork and packaging. The album was brought to life with the help of Al Jacob and Kit Walters (HE IS LEGEND) at Warrior Sound in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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 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.

Album Stream – Unsaved Progress – Listen here.
Music Video ‘So Fine’ – Watch here.
Music Video ‘The Glimmer Shot’ (tribute to video game ‘Destiny’) – Watch here.
Show Dates:

Feb 17 – Oshawa, ON @ Mustache Club – info

Feb 23 – Barrie, ON @ The Foxx Lounge

Feb 24 – Toronto, ON @ The Bovine

Feb 25 – Ottawa, ON @ Black Squirrel – info

1. So Fine (3:19)

2. AAA (3:17)

3. The Glimmer Shot (3:23)

4. See You Soon (2:57)

5. Impasse (3:44)

6. Exposure Exposure (2:54)

7. Death of Lucidity (3:17)

8. Godzilla (3:57)

9. Weakened Warriors (3:33)

Album Length: 30:24

For more info, please visit
www.2xxp.com
http://www.facebook.com/doubleexperience
http://www.twitter.com/2xExperience

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0 Broken Arrow Magazine – Jupiter Hollow – Odyssey (EP)

January 31, 2017
by Asher
· Jupiter Hollow

I went into this open minded but Jupiter Hollow truly shocked me with this EP. The guys have a refreshing sound, very different to what I usually listen to. Musically, it’s written really well and I can definitely tell that the duo are going places.

http://www.brokenarrowmagazine.com/jupiter-hollow-odyssey/

0 EPK – Valfreya – Promised Land (2017)

January 31, 2017
by Asher
· Valfreya

Valfreya – Promised Land (2017)

PR Rep – Jon Asher – ashermedia(@)gmail.com

Release Date: January 13, 2017

For fans of Wintersun, Equilibrium, Ensiferum, Finntroll, Dimmu Borgir

ValfreyaOfficial.com | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube

Bandcamp | iTunes | CD Baby

1. Horizon (1:28)
2. Odin’s Fury (4:25)
3. Mortal Supremacy (2:46)
4. Pandemonium (4:10)
5. The Icelanding Sagas (1:15)
6. Shame And Despair (6:15)
7. Peuple Du Nord (3:40)
8. Promised Land (6:26)
9. The Choice (4:19)
10. Warlords (4:30)
11. Evolution (4:50)
12. Undying Tale (2:47)

Album Length: 46:56

Album Credits:

• All songs performed by: Valfreya

• All songs written by: Valfreya

• Produced by: Bad Ass Studio

• Mixed by: Bad Ass Studio

• Mastered by: Bad Ass Studio

• CD Cover, Album Artwork: Corinne Cardinal

• Album Band Line Up:

Crook – Vocals

Graz’zt – Guitar and Back Up Vocals

Arbic – Bass

Donar – Drums

Shark – Keyboard / Orchestrations

Karhu – Guitar and Back Up Vocals

Discography:

2017 – Promised Land – LP

2013 – Acoustic Chronicles – EP

2012 – Path to Eternity – LP

2010 – First Chronicles – EP

Shared stage with:

Arkona, Dark Tranquility, Necrogoblikon, Necronomicon, Koorpiklaani, Moonsorrow, Tyr, Insomnium

The world needs heroes now more than ever. In the shape of Montreal’s larger-than-life metal warriors Valfreya, it has them! And in their striking vocalist Crook, they have their own Valkyrie!.

In 2009, vocalist Crook wanted to play something akin to folk metal, but even more aggressive and fast paced. Combining Valhalla and the Norse goddess Freya, the band has been creating music and lyrics to revolve around stories inspired by Norse mythology.

Orchestral and death metal with a hint of folk music, the prolific Valfreya have released two well-received EPs (‘First Chronicles’ and ‘Acoustic Chronicles’), an impressive 2012 debut album entitled ‘Path To Eternity’ via Maple Metal Records and have just unleashed their second ‘Promised Land’ independently on January 13, 2017.

“The album is a journey through a lot of emotions and situations, giving life to a host of varied songs, each with a different sound and personality. The story behind the album is about Eric The Red discovering America and how he defies the Gods, but pays a hefty price for that defiance. ” says Valfreya about the release. “It’s a step-up in sound quality and has more intricate guitar parts and better-written music that with every listen you can discover parts you hadn’t noticed before. On top of that we have an original sound and songs! We want to give more to people that enjoy good riffs!”

Just as you hear on record, Valfreya promises the fans a unique live experience. What you hear on the album is what you get on stage. All vocals, whether clean or screams, are done by the band members both in studio and live. They dress in a fantasy-like Viking fashion to go with their story-telling, which gives an interesting visual aspect, while delivering the instrument-playing with precision. Valfreya has shared the stage with Arkona, Dark Tranquility, Nekrogoblikon, Necronomicon, Koorpiklaani, Moonsorrow, Tyr and Insomnium.

‘Promised Land’ is available on iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon, Bandcamp and all online major retailers.

0 NEWS: Greece’s Ritual of Odds Signs To Swimming With Sharks Records; New Album ‘Ritual of 9’ Out Feb 3rd

January 31, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Zombie Shark Records

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 31, 2017

Greece’s Ritual of Odds Signs To Swimming With Sharks Records; New Album ‘Ritual of 9’ Out Feb 3rd

Melodic death metal outfit Ritual of Odds from Greece have signed a worldwide deal with Swimming With Sharks Records. The band’s third studio album ‘Ritual of 9’ was recorded at StudiOdds Recording Studio and was mixed & mastered by John Mcris. The band takes influences from bands such as At The Gates, In Flames, and Carcass and have been called the ‘Melodic Death Metal Masters of Greece’ by Axis of Metal (Canada).

Label founder Noah “Shark” Robertson (Motograter/Ex-The Browning) states: “Patras, Greece… What a great find! The moment I heard “Ritual of 9” I knew this band was something special. They give me the same feeling I got the first time I listened to At The Gates or In Flames. They have all the elements of a melodic death metal powerhouse!”

‘Ritual of 9’ will be available worldwide on Friday, February 3rd via Swimming With Sharks Records and can be pre-ordered at www.swimmingwithsharksrecords.com

The first single, and title track “Ritual of 9” is streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utDjaDxVW4Y

Ritual of Odds formed in 2003, originally under the moniker Existence Edge, but changed the name in 2005 and began work on their ‘Building up the Underverse’ Demo. In 2008, the band played this material live on stage for the first time and received great reviews, encouraging them to begin working on their debut full length album ‘Underverse’; which was released in early 2010. At the end of that same year, the band recorded their 2nd full length album ‘God is an Atheist’, which was very well received. The band toured Europe and the US, in support of the release, performing with bands such as OMEN (USA), PAUL DI’ANNO (UK), SEPTIC FLESH (GR) and NIGHTRAGE (SW). The band is often described as Melodic Death Metal, but many influences can be heard. Ritual of Odds have forged a unique sound by infusing elements of thrash, horror and epic metal into their own, creative brand of melodic death.

‘RItual of 9’ tracklist:

0. Ritual of 9

1. Hunt You Down

2. Feargas

3. Hate At First Sight

4. A Part of Me

5. Digital Hell

6. Why So Serious

7. Greed

8. The Dual Substance of Man

9. What I’ve Become

ALBUM PERSONNEL

Kostas Fotopoulos – Vocals

Nikolas Perlepes – Guitars

Marios Kanellopoulos – Bass

Petros Haritos – Drums

LINKS

FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ritualofoddsband/

Reverbnation : https://www.reverbnation.com/ritualofodds

Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOvaili8VTR3dysj_GPRDWw

www.swsrecords.com

www.facebook.com/swimmingwithsharksrecords

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0 SILVERMYTH IN THE DARK #29 Podcast Talks w/ Terrifier and Enime

January 30, 2017
by Asher
· Enime · Terrifier (Test Your Metal Rcords)

http://radio-godmode.org/shop/?podcast=silvermyth-in-the-dark-29

0 Insomnia Radio Canada Show #66 w/ Trigon, Chronicles of Israfel, Striker, This Gun For Hire, Jupiter Hollow

January 30, 2017
by Asher
· Jupiter Hollow · Striker · The Chronicles of Israfel · This Gun For Hire · Trigon

http://insomniaradio.net/2017/01/28/ir-canada-show-66-rock-on/

0 Heavy Music HQ – Jupiter Hollow – Odyssey (EP)

January 30, 2017
by Asher
· Jupiter Hollow

This is a great first impression.

http://www.heavymusichq.com/progress-report-january-2017/

0 Musipedia of Metal – Terrifier – Weapons of Thrash Destruction (Test Your Metal Records)

January 30, 2017
by Asher
· Terrifier (Test Your Metal Rcords)

http://musipediaofmetal.blogspot.ca/2017/01/reviews-aaron-keylock-terrifier.html

0 NEWS: GIGFLY.ca Search Engine & Community Are Now 100% FREE!

January 30, 2017
by Asher
· Gigfly · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 27, 2017

GIGFLY.ca Search Engine & Community Are Now 100% FREE!

Gigfly.ca are pleased to announce that the Gigfly Search Engine and The Community are now 100% FREE to all users. Any user can now search the database with no hassles of payment. The touring tools such as The Tour Planner & The Templates Folder (Contracts & Advanced Sheets) price will be dropped to $4.99 a month. You will only be charged for this if you choose to use these tools, which some bands do not need. If you are a Premium member your price will drop from $12 a month to $4.99 a month. This change has already been made and you do not need to change anything yourself.

Gigfly.ca are also working on new features so stay tuned! They would like thank everyone for the support, with out you Gigfly.ca would be nothing. Please share this news and spread the word to all artists. If you have not registered at Gigfly.ca you can do so by clicking on this link:

http://gigfly.ca/register.html

About:

Gigfly.ca brings Artists, Bands, Promoters, Tour Agents, Sound Technicians, Venues and Vendors together to network under one simple banner. All are welcome to sign up to stay connected with one another and search through each other’s profile to make networking around the world one click away. Using the Gigfly Search Engine, searching contacts for your needs to setup a tour, show, etc. will be the easiest task you have ever taken on.

About The Site Tools:

The Tour Planner – An amazing tool created by GigFly where users can enter in all their dates for their tour with their information for each day, and can preview the tour using Google maps, which will show routing distances and estimated time of travel to each destination. Members will also be able to print whole tour itineraries as well.

The Templates – On the templates page, users have editable contracts (basic & advanced), Advanced Sheets and GigFly has developed a Merch Calculator to help calculate the bands merchandising.

The Online Community – On the online community anyone can post about anything regarding music. Bands can post about how they are looking for another band to tour with, sell equipment, venues can post available booking dates, sound techs and tour managers can post about open slot times or looking for work, etc.

For more info, please visit:
www.Gigfly.ca
www.facebook.com/gigflyinc
www.twitter.com/gigflyinc

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