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0 Streaming Now! Halifax’s TURBO’s “Broke And Ugly” Is A Gritty Return To Aggressive, Thrashy Nitro Rock!

  • July 11, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Turbo

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Montreal, QC – July 11, 2024​

Streaming Now! Halifax’s TURBO’s “Broke And Ugly” Is A Gritty Return To Aggressive, Thrashy Nitro Rock

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Halifax, Canada’s Turbo is back and louder than ever with the release of their shiny second album “Broke & Ugly”. Known for their gritty, in-your-face sound, Turbo has once again delivered a raw and powerful collection of tracks that will leave listeners begging for more. Like your disheveled uncle on Christmas morning, Turbo is trashed, pissed off, and sick of your shit, bringing an intensity and energy that is unmatched in today’s music scene. They comment on the release:

“‘Broke and Ugly’ is our second testament to the ups and downs of the rock-and-roll lifestyle, and it comes in swingin’ HARD. The music is raw, greasy, and mean; but it’s also tight, coordinated, and flashy. The lyrics are defiant and visceral, painting a real picture of where Evan’s mind was during the writing process of the album. Themes go from party anthems to drugs, to women of flings-past, to life on the road, and back again. It’s edgy, it’s real, and it’s undeniably Turbo.”

Turbo was created with a singular vision: to create something bigger, badder, and unapologetically aggressive. Evan Frizzle (vocals/guitar), Sylvain Coderre (drums), Lindsey Dicks (guitar), and Henry MacDonald (bass) have poured their hearts and souls into this album, crafting a unique sound that blends thrash, NWOBHM, glam metal, punk rock, and hardcore. The result is an original, aggressive, and varied listening experience that grabs you by the cojones and doesn’t let go.

The album artwork for “Broke & Ugly” was created by a good friend of the band Tim Murray, and perfectly captures the essence of the band’s raw and unfiltered style. The cover depicts a dive-bar nightmare bathroom, filled with Easter eggs from Turbo‘s previous songs and a green hand grabbing for some shit-tickets from a busted-ass urinal. It’s a fitting visual for an album that promises to be a grimy slab of thrash, sleazy, and louder than anything you’ve heard before. Get ready for Turbo‘s distinct flavor and an absolute slaughter in seven tracks. It is recommended for fans of W.A.S.P., Motorhead, and Judas Priest.

Listen to the album’s full stream premiere via Bravewords HERE.

Album order for “Broke and Ugly” due out on July 12th, 2024 is available at https://turboasfvck.bandcamp.com/merch​

Music Video – “Down In Mexico” – https://youtu.be/7HousH65t8s​

Spotify – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/turbo5/down-in-mexcio-pre-release​

Track Listing:​
1. Ruthless Forever
2. Ignite the Night
3. No Savior
4. Scorpio Garbage Fire
5. PissJugs and Rattlesnakes
6. Nothing to Nowhere
7. Broke & Ugly
8. Down in Mexico
Total Length: 29:12

Lineup:​
Evan Frizzle: Vox, Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Lindsey Dicks: Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Henry MacDonald: Bass Guitar
Sylvian Coderre: Drums

For more info:
​Facebook.com/TURBOFAF​
​Instagram.com/turboasfvck​

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“The cartoon-ish cover art with toxic green/red colors could bring more smiles to the fold – Turbo executing a great crossover sound that stands on the edge of thrash, punk and NWOBHM/heavy metal. Broke & Ugly could be your soundtrack when needing an ideal wind down from your back breaking, seemingly never over work week. 8.5/10” – Dead Rhetoric

“the band is insanely tight, with Frizzle and fellow six stringer Lindsey Dicks really giving it some violence riff wise and soloing like their lives depended on it. Similarly, the rhythm section of Sylvain Coderre (d) and Henry MacDonald take no prisoners and submit to no-one in their ability to hold things together at high velocity. Very impressive. As we get deeper into the twenty first century, bands are running out of ways to repackage, remake and remodel, so the freshness with which Turbo approach the task in hand has to be applauded. This is fun to listen to – and it certainly sounds like the band had fun getting the album down, and sometimes a bit of joie de vivre is all any of us need. But when you are able to mix that in with a killer technique and a sharp ear for a metal tune well, good times await!” – Sentinel Daily

“Turbo’s second full length album is the equivalent of getting into a newly juiced up hotrod, the roof reeled back in, as you’re flooring it down the highway until your smoke trails combust. From start to finish, Turbo live up to their name in droves and then some with energy that cannot be denied and a plethora of tracks that offer much to be remembered. Though boasting a full nine tracks, Broke & Ugly doesn’t even eclipse a full half hour and therefore opens itself up for numerous relistens. It starts up, gets you in the mood to kick some butt, yet doesn’t attempt to overstay its welcome to any degree. For me personally, this style of speed metal can be a vast hit or miss but I thoroughly enjoyed my time with this record, and during its duration I was brought on board with Turbo’s infectious power.” – The Razor’s Edge

“TURBO is Halifax’s answer to Motorhead…” – The East Mag

“It is a thrash metal rollercoaster of a musical ride that grabs you by the dick and doesn’t let go until bust a riff-inspired ear nut.” – Slickster Magazine

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0 Rockshots Records – Italian Melodic Prog Rock OZORA New Single “Inedia”

  • July 10, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Ozora (Rockshots Records)

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Montreal, QC – July 10, 2024

Italian Melodic Prog Rock OZORA New Single “Inedia”

Ozora, one of the most innovative and acclaimed bands in the Italian music scene, is thrilled to announce the release of their third single “Inedia” from their highly anticipated new album, set to drop this coming autumn.

The band comments on the new single:

“Inedia” is a 6-minute suite that expands the classic sound of the band towards new sonorities with progressive nuances, featuring energetic verses and a powerful melodic chorus. The track reflects on the perceptual alternation of certain life moments; the highs and lows we face. At times, it feels like “we can no longer read anything in the eyes of others…,” and this sense of endless tedium can either engulf us or awaken us.”

Following in the footsteps of their previous works, “Perpendicolari” (2017) and “Angelica” (2021), the eight tracks of the new album were recorded at the prestigious Fusix Studio under the expert guidance of Andrea Fusini, known for his collaborations with notable artists like Ready, Set, Fall!, Delain, and La Sad.

Ozora continues to amaze with a unique sound that skillfully traverses various genres including metal, progressive rock, and alternative rock, enriching them with new sounds and original arrangements. Their Italian lyrics, the instrumental complexities typical of the best progressive music, and the overwhelming energy of rock harmoniously blend to create an unprecedented musical experience.

This new work not only consolidates Ozora‘s reputation as one of the most interesting bands in the Italian music landscape but also marks another step forward in their artistic evolution. Ozora promises to take their fans on a fascinating and engaging sonic journey, confirming their ability to innovate and surprise.

Stay tuned for further updates and get ready to immerse yourself in the sound world of Ozora with the release of “Inedia” and their new album.

Visualizer – https://youtu.be/yAQ1SzIvhDE

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Digital – https://lnk.to/NOMIbE​

For more info:​
​https://www.rockshots.eu/​​
​https://www.facebook.com/ozorarock​

​https://www.instagram.com/ozorarock/​

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0 Rockshots Records – The Human Tornado Embraces Melody And Romance With New Video “Just Say Yes”

  • July 10, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The Human Tornado

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Montreal, QC – July 10, 2024

The Human Tornado Embraces Melody And Romance With New Video “Just Say Yes”

The Human Tornado is thrilled to announce the launch of their latest single and official music video “Just Say Yes”.

Music Video – https://youtu.be/7_2l1kpPtNU

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Digital – https://lnk.to/syf5Z0

This powerful, energetic track embraces melody and romance, creating the perfect blend of “love & suspense” to capture the moments after a marriage proposal. Exhibiting their exceptional prowess to combine intense musical talent with heartfelt emotion, The Human Tornado delivers a song that connects with anyone facing the thrilling uncertainty of love’s biggest question. Like the previous single “Your Darkness”, this new song stands as a profound milestone for the band embodying the collective spirit of their musical journey reflecting an evolution in their sonic identity. It encapsulates the essence of The Human Tornado’s artistic progression.

For fans of Bullet for My Valentine, Avenged Sevenfold, Every Time I Die.

For more info:​
​https://www.rockshots.eu/​​
​https://www.facebook.com/THTofficial/​
​https://www.instagram.com/thehumantornadoband/​

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0 Heavy NFLD Fest Announces 2024 Lineup w/ THOUSAND KNIVES, FEAR AND FILTH, HELSREACH, VERTEBREAKER, THE ORDER OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD, SMOKE SIGNALS And More!

  • July 10, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 10, 2024

Heavy NFLD Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

w/ THOUSAND KNIVES, FEAR AND FILTH, HELSREACH, VERTEBREAKER, THE ORDER OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD, SMOKE SIGNALS And More!

Poster Design – Samuel Brown // Airline Bourbon

From the furthest Eastern edge of Canada comes the second edition of Heavy NFLD Fest. Taking place over three days in three venues across two cities, Newfoundland and Labrador’s new heavy music festival will bring 30 bands to the stage. The lineup includes Nova Scotian artists Thousand Knives, Helsreach, and Fear and Filth, along with a legion of Newfoundland and Labrador’s finest punk, metal, and alternative artists.
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Given its geography as the most easterly province in the country, Newfoundland and Labrador is not a frequent stop on most artists’ tours, even those from its closest Maritime neighbors. The festival aims to draw artists to the province while showcasing their own.
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​“Heavy NFLD originally started as a YouTube channel intended to archive heavy music from Newfoundland and Labrador, and eventually morphed into a blog where I began covering news about the local music scene in the province,” explains founder Greg Ravengrave. “Growing up in Glovertown, where the population is 2,000 people, there was no music scene to speak of. It all felt very isolating. When I moved to the province’s capital of St. John’s, I discovered the vibrant punk and metal scene here, but I always felt like the rest of Canada never really paid attention to us. It’s been my dream since the start of this project to throw a festival that both celebrates local metal and punk from Newfoundland and Labrador and entices bands from elsewhere in the country to make the trek out here. Eight years down the road, and it’s finally happening.”

St. John’s based musician, audio engineer, and event producer Ben Chapman-Smith serves as the festival’s Programming Manager. Of his role as architect of the event, he says, “Organizing Heavy NFLD Fest into a recurring annual festival is not just about filling a clear gap in the market. This is about developing a way to celebrate Newfoundland and Labrador’s bustling, but often underrepresented, heavy music scene. We are creating new infrastructure for our artists and strengthening our connections with the rest of Atlantic Canada and even the rest of Canada as the festival grows.”​
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In its local programming, Heavy NFLD Fest boasts a broad offering of both established and new artists from across the province. The festival includes both all-ages and bar shows in Corner Brook on the west coast of Newfoundland and in the capital city of St. John’s on July 19-21, 2024.
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​Heavy NFLD Fest passes can be bought in advance here – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heavynfld-fest-2024-tickets-914779127997. Daily entry tickets are available at the door.
Corner Brook: $25 advance pass (entry to 2 shows on July 19) or $15 at the door per show
St. John’s: $50 advance pass (entry to 3 shows on July 19, 20, 21) or $25 at the door per show
Facebook Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/8586729454690496​

Heavy NFLD Fest 2024 Lineup:​
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DAY 1: FRIDAY, JULY 19th, 2024 @ THE ROCK HOUSE (19+) [St. John’s]

– Doors – 8:30

– Bog Rot

– The Tangerine Machine

– Mantra

– Vertebraeker

– Sons of an Eastern Moon

– Hag

– The Birchmen

DAY 1: FRIDAY, JULY 19th, 2024 @ RETRO ARCADE (All Ages) [Corner Brook]

– Doors – 5:00 PM

– October Wasp

– Paranoia

– The Order of the Precious Blood

– Fear and Filth

– Helsreach

– Thousand Knives

DAY 1: FRIDAY, JULY 19th, 2024 @ RETRO ARCADE (19+) [Corner Brook]

– Doors – 10:00 PM

– Dwight

– The Order of the Precious Blood

– Helsreach

– Thousand Knives

– Fear and Filth

DAY 2: SATURDAY, JULY 20th, 2024 @ THE ROCK HOUSE (19+) [St. John’s]

– Doors – 8:30 PM

– Desperta

– Of the Black

– Smoke Signals

– The Order of the Precious Blood

– Fear and Filth

– Thousand Knives

– Helsreach

DAY 3: SUNDAY, JULY 21st, 2024 @ PAVLOV’S ELECTRIC VERANDAH (All Ages) [St. John’s]

– Doors – 11:00 AM

– Nerve Shack

– Sweet Baby Angels

– Fog Lake

– Breadclip

– Alter

– October Wasp

– Dodgeband

– Little Fauna

– Liz Fagan Band

– Snitfit

– Release the Hounds

– MiR

– Fear and Filth

– Chokeslam

– Giant Giant

– Killer 9000
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​Contact​
Greg Ravengrave — heavynfld@gmail.com
Ben Chapman-Smith — benchapmansmithmusic@gmail.com
Abigail Pye — abigail.pye@gmail.com

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0 SPREAD THIN Pull No Punches In “Unjustified” Off Debut Album “World Of Snakes” Out July 2024

  • July 9, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Spread Thin

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 9, 2024

SPREAD THIN Pull No Punches In “Unjustified”

New Album “World of Snakes” Out July 2024

Spread Thin is a Wisconsin hardcore quartet fusing power-violence, grind, and sludge into a hostile and indignant opus of aggression for those who like their music fast, loud, and without restraint. They are dropping their debut full-length “World Of Snakes”, on July 26, 2024, and are now sharing their third single “Unjustified” – an old-school, no-nonsense hardcore punk song that gets to the point. The band shares their thoughts on this single and the two that have already been released:

“We wanted an aggressive record with no filler. We feel we achieved what we sought out to record, but this is the beginning of where we want to go from here. The single is about how life is short, we don’t need to make it worse for ourselves and everyone else. Don’t be a bitch. The rest of the album has a lot of surprises, and these three tracks prepare the listener for what they can expect.”

Spread Thin, formed by four best friends from different bands, merges their diverse influences into a cohesive and aggressive sound. With earnest lyrics and fervent delivery, vocalist Ben Deml leads the charge, supported by Alex Dewall’s raucous, scraping guitars. The rhythm section features Tristan Wells’ chaotic, strategic drumming and Bryan W. Fleming’s garish, lively bass.

Unapologetic and impassioned, the band defines a volition of candor in their songwriting and live performances with forthright emotion and presentation. They practice very hard to have a tight rhythm section between the bass and drums, cutting through the chainsaw guitar tone and barking vocals. They are recommended for fans of Spy, Rotting Out, and Magrudergrind.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Unjustified” along with an interview on NoEcho HERE.

“World of Snakes” is due out on July 26, 2024, and is available for pre-order at https://spreadthin608.bandcamp.com.

Music Video – “Factory Job” – https://youtu.be/7AC7RZjfdGI​

Music Video – “Friendly Deception” – https://youtu.be/_IB2RNX_Rdg​

“World Of Snakes” Record Release Shows​
July 26 – Sparta, WI – Barney Community Center
July 27 – Milwaukee, WI – Falcon Bowl

Track Listing:​
1 – So Much Hate (2:00)
2 – Factory Job (2:00)
3 – Gaslit (1:52)
4 – Know What’s Bullshit? (2:17)
5 – Unjustified (1:01)
6 – Friendly Deception (3:17)
7 – Nailed (2:05)
8 – Moodswings (1:29)
9 – Listen Up! (2:23)
Album Length (18:17)

More info: https://linktr.ee/spreadthin608​

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“Undergirded with dark and heavy currents of storming sound, “IDGAF” comes as a fierce, crushing, and relentless assault on your ear drums and leaves you crawing for more!” – Idioteq (2022)

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0 Saudi Metal DUNE’s Lyric Video For “Sieve” Is A Potent Thrash Attack Off Their Debut EP “Years Of Chains”

  • July 9, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · DUNE · Music News

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Montreal, QC – July 9, 2024

Saudi Metal DUNE’s Lyric Video For “Sieve” Is A Potent Thrash Attack Off Their Debut EP “Years Of Chains”

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Saudi thrash metal trailblazers DUNE are now unleashing a lyric video for the sonic onslaught “Sieve” a formidable track from their freshly released debut EP “Years Of Chains” which came out this May. Known for their genre-defying fusion and unrelenting energy, DUNE‘s latest offering is set to captivate metal enthusiasts worldwide. “Sieve” is a testament to the band’s evolution and their commitment to delivering a unique and powerful musical experience. The comment on the creation of the EP:

“Years of Chains” is an EP that we wrote years ago but didn’t get a chance to properly record due to multiple difficulties that came our way, after years we have chosen a list of the songs from the originals we have for the EP. The recording process was fun yet we looked for perfection to make the songs as we imagined them with the best quality that we could make.”

The track is the introduction to the EP and provides an eerie start to the chaos and aggression that follows. It clocks in at 4:41 and showcases DUNE‘s signature blend of chainsaw-heavy guitars, chunky bass slaps, intricate drum techniques, and aggressive vocals.

DUNE is excited to see the reception to their debut offering, it is a dark journey into tumultuous subjects and deep dark thoughts influenced by their culture and personal traumas. This EP comes from a mixture of hard work, ambition, introspection, and hostility and is recommended for fans of Testament, Metallica, and Korn.

Watch and listen to the lyric video for “Sieve” via its premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.

Dune‘s new EP “Years Of Chains” is available on all digital platforms at https://linktr.ee/dune.0fficial​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4e62mYg​

Track Listing:​
1. Sieve – 4:41
2. Reject – 5:06
3. Insidious – 4:28
4. Refuge – 4:35
EP Length: 18:52

More info: https://instagram.com/dune.0fficial | https://www.facebook.com/dune.0fficial​

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“Galloping thrash metal from Saudi Arabia, Refuge is taken from Dune’s first ever EP, Years Of Chains, which arrives next month. Incredibly, 2024 marks the twentieth anniversary of Dune’s formation, so whether you’ve been into them for a while or are new to their particular brand of noise, there’s no bad time to get on board. Refuge may be a little rough around the edges, but there’s no arguing with those riffs!”- Metal Hammer

“There is a moment during “Years of Chains” where Dune vocalist Samer Nakhala lets fly with a scream which could have been lifted from any mid-90s Slayer recording. Elsewhere throughout this four-track effort, Dune takes you on a trip combining old-school and modern thrash metal. Like the scream, you can pick out plenty of influences such as Pantera and Slayer throughout these eighteen minutes while lyrically, the band explore a world of dark thoughts and aggression. All combined, “Years of Chains” is a veritable feast of punchy thrash for those who like to bang their hands.” – V13.net

““Sieve,” the opening track builds suspense and fills the listener with a sense of foreboding. Directing the chaotic edge into the whirlwind.” – The Median Man

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0 LOUD AS HELL Adds ART OF ATTIRITON, EXTERMINATUS To 2024 Lineup w/ BEYOND CREATION, MALIGNANCY, GREEN JELLY, STRIKER, RIPCORDZ, THE CONVALESCENCE AND MORE!

  • July 8, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Loud As Hell Festival · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 9, 2024

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LOUD AS HELL Adds ART OF ATTIRITON, EXTERMINATUS To 2024 Lineup

w/ BEYOND CREATION, MALIGNANCY, GREEN JELLY, STRIKER, RIPCORDZ, THE CONVALESCENCE AND MORE!

Camping & Extreme Music In Alberta’s Badlands – Drumheller, AB

LAH 2024 Lineup Spotify Playlist – ​https://sptfy.com/QjaZ​

One of Canada’s most beloved decibel-breaking extreme music events, LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL returns with its most ferocious lineups to date for its 2024 edition with headliners BEYOND CREATION, MALIGNANCY, GREEN JELLY, STRIKER, RIPCORDZ, THE CONVALESCENCE and many more!

Today, the festival announces the addition of Red Deer’s blackened technical deathcore squad ART OF ATTRITION and Vancouver death metal EXTERMINATUS to the lineup to replace Vitriol and Thantifaxath.

Hosted in Drumheller, AB from Aug 2nd to 4th, this year’s festival will be celebrating its twelfth year showcasing some of the best Canadian and international talent to roar through the country’s largest badlands.

Headling the first night of the festival will be legendary American comedy rock band Green Jelly who will huffing and puffing with their “Three Little Pigs” and more! They will supported by horror deathcore tyrants The Convalescence who will be making their second back-to-back appearance at LAH. The second night will feature two legendary death metal bands Malignancy and Immortal Suffering, pillaging their visceral classics along with Vancouver up-and-coming thrashers Terrifier and one of Canada’s favourite punks Montreal’s Ripcordz. Closing out the festival on its third night will be Montreal’s technical death metal titans Beyond Creation with support from Edmonton’s Juno-winning heavy metal champions Striker along with one-of-a-kind video game metal aficionado band, Florida’s Super Monster Party performing their first ever show date in Canada.

The full lineup for this year’s Loud As Hell Open Air Festival is listed below.

Weekend Passes (including camping) are available at https://www.loudashell.ca/tickets (Pick Up at Willcall)

Aug 1 – Kick-Off Party – Neigbours’ Corner Pub​
Tides of Kharon
Culled
Pridelands
Ditch Pisser
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LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL 2024 LINEUP:​
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​Aug 2​
Green Jelly
Adrian Bellue (Acoustic)
The Convalescence
Aussy Blood (Freak Show)
Squid Hammer
Our Last Crusade
Balrogath
Prohibitor
Vaegon
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​Aug 3​
Malignancy
Immortal Suffering
Adrian Bellue (Acoustic)
Gutter Creek
Aussy Blood (Freak Show)
Terrifier
Ripcordz
Heartsick
Hazzardous Material (Burlesque)
Revolution Engine
Kelevra
Book of Ghosts
Naitaka
Raising The Ruins
Upside Down Man
Delirium
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​Aug 4​
Beyond Creation
Striker
Art of Attrition
Super Monster Party
Tyrants Demise
Asylum of Ashes
Exterminatus
Hazzardous Material (Burlesque)
Rams Kull
Slaughterhouse Effect
Storm The Empire
Augurium
Phaeton
Kill Witch

Info:

Roaring into the Alberta badlands where the Dinosaurs once roamed, the annual gathering of metalheads from across Canada and beyond will be celebrating its 12th year of decibel-breaking music in 2024. Since its inception in 2012, LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL has exposed hundreds of Canadian and international bands annually with the exception of 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. Their 2023 edition was host to the most stacked lineup to date featuring JUNGLE ROT, NARCOTIC WASTELAND, INCITE, NECRONOMICON, THE CONVALESCENCE, and lots more. Previous years have witnessed well-known bands such as Into Eternity, Goatwhore, Battlecross, Fit for An Autopsy, Anciients, Archspire, Unleash The Archers, Striker, KEN mode, Obey The Brave, Protest the Hero, AngelMaker, Divinity, Neck of The Woods, Endast among many more.

Video – Jungle Rot – A Call To Arms – Live at LAH 2023 – https://youtu.be/b5GCaJ–lZo​

Video – Jungle Rot – Stay Dead – Live at LAH 2023 – https://youtu.be/_b62YzpxcLc​

Volunteers Wanted For 2024:​
Volunteers are wanted for production and security. For full details email at loudashellfestival[@]gmail[.]com

More info:
​LoudAsHell.ca​
​Facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival​
Twitter: @LoudAsHellFest
Instagram: @LoudAsHellFestival
​Social Media Hashtags #LAHXII and #LAHOA2024

Festival Press Materials – Posters, Band Links, EPKs, Photos – HERE.​

About:

LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL has hosted hundreds of Canadian and international bands annually since 2012 with the exception of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During its decade of showcasing Canadian and international bands, the festival has grown into a pilgrimage for metalheads from across the country.

LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL 2024 will be celebrating its twelfth festival event presented by Loud As Hell Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations. LAH always works its hardest to deliver the best lineup in the West ready to melt your face off. Featuring bands from across Canada and beyond, you won’t want to miss any of it. And don’t forget about their freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors, and dinosaurs!

LAH Partners:​
WCMFA – Western Canadian Metal Festival Alliance
Asher Media Relations
Bravewords
Metal-Rules
Absolute Underground Mag
Ghost Cult Magazine
Valley Brewing
Canalta Hotels
Neighbors’ Corner Pub
Prairie Fire Productions Ltd
Big Nate Productions
Trash Talk with Nate
Trash Slimbztv
MetalHeads United
Heavy Metal A Way Of Life
QMR (Queen Metal Radio)

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What the press is saying:

“Located an hour and a half east of Calgary is the town of Drumheller, Alberta. With a population in the neighborhood of 8000 and existing smack dab in the middle of Canada’s desert and dinosaur country, it’s not a place one would immediately associate with any sort of metal scene, let alone a big-ass outdoor metal fest. But that’s where you’d be wrong. Going into its 11th year, the Loud as Hell Festival is set to roll on August 4-6th with the likes of Narcotic Wasteland, Jungle Rot and Incite headlining three days of metallic fun featuring 40 or so bands, including The Convalesence, Gorgatron, Necronomicon, Untimely Demise, Eyes of Perdition and more.” – Decibel Magazine

“Western Canada’s loudest heavy metal festival brings fans to town more known for dinos than drum solos.” – CBC Calgary

“What’s more metal than the badlands? Drumheller, AB, is known for being the dinosaur capital of the world — but it’s also the home of the Loud as Hell festival, an event celebrating none other than the loudest music known to man (and, by proxy, prehistoric reptile).” – Exclaim!

“Loud as Hell – one of Canada’s top underground metal festivals – was a metal family reunion. If you walked around the grounds, where tents covered the landscape like flowers, you would experience concert goers laughing, hugging and just enjoying the moment. The music played non-stop and the people were some of the best you’ll meet. What else do you need? If you’re a metalhead fan, mark it down for next year because this is a concert you don’t want to miss.” – Blackfalds Life

“Headbanger alert: Loud As Hell festival to ramp up the volume” – Calgary Herald

“Nevermind the bug spray and sun tan lotion, as August approaches Drumheller residents should stock up on earplugs.” – Calgary Herald

“Loud As Hell returns to the southern Alberta city for its seventh year and as its name implies, will rock the city to its core.” – Calgary Herald

“Loud as Hell has celebrated eight years in the Badlands to date, with acts from all over the world-shattering the peace and quiet of the hills in a camping and music extravaganza.” – Hanna Herald

“Drumheller with its dinosaur bones is the site of the annual Loud as Hell heavy metal festival Friday through Sunday. Dozens of the heaviest bands known to Man will be taking the stage, many of them Canadian” – Gig City​
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0 Reminder – July 12/13 – ARMSTRONG METALFEST 2024 w/ ABYSMAL DAWN, THE BROWNING, ATRÆ BILIS, EYE OF HORUS, OPAL IN SKY, ARKAIK, BODYBOX and more!

  • July 8, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Armstrong Metal Fest · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 8, 2024

Reminder – July 12/13 – ARMSTRONG METALFEST 2024

w/ ABYSMAL DAWN, THE BROWNING, ATRÆ BILIS, EYE OF HORUS, OPAL IN SKY, ARKAIK, BODYBOX and more!

July 12-13 – Armstrong, BC, Canada

“It’s one of the premier festivals of its kind in Canada, showcasing the biggest names in local, national, and international heavy metal music.” – Vancouver Sun

Watch the official video recap of AMF 2019 here.
(video created by Mayne Brand Productions)

Armstrong MetalFest 2024 Spotify playlist Here.

Western Canada’s largest mountain mosh pit Armstrong MetalFest kicks off this week with Friday, July 12th and Saturday, July 13th.

This 14th annual gathering of metalheads, Armstrong MetalFest will once again witness a pilgrimage of extreme metal music fans for two days of unforgettable moshing, headbanging, and camping. From iconic headliners to promising newcomers, the 2024 lineup is set to showcase the best of diverse metal genres, ensuring an electrifying experience for all.

This year’s lineup held at the Hassen Arena in Armstrong, BC will be headlined by Los Angeles death metal masters ABYSMAL DAWN (July 12th) and Kansas City THE BROWNING (July 13th) who will be unleashing their unique eclectic blend of electronicore and deathcore. Also featured on this year’s two-day festival, dissonant and atmospheric Vancouver tech death metallers ATRÆ BILIS, and Orlando’s two-fisted two steppin’ double-wide aural assault squad BODYBOX. Returning to the festival, is the Okanagan’s very favourite Black Metallers XUL (Vernon, BC) and Edmonton death metallers EYE OF HORUS along with first-time performances from Vancouver twin brother duo OPAL IN SKY, San Francisco’s outside-the-box prog metallers CYBORG OCTOPUS, and the tech death fury of Riverside, CA’s ARKAIK among many more (full lineup listed below).

Festival weekend passes are on sale now at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca​

(All tickets provide General Admission and grant access to the festival grounds, camping area, and arena from 9:00 AM on Friday, July 12, 2023, until 12:00 PM on Sunday, July 14, 2022. Free camping is included.)

AMF 2024 Lineup:

Abysmal Dawn (Los Angeles, CA)
The Browning (Kansas City, MO)
Xul (Vernon, BC)
Opal In Sky (Vancouver, BC)
Cyborg Octopus (San Francisco, CA)
Eye Of Horus (Edmonton, AB)
Atrae Billis (Vancouver, BC)
Arkaik (Riverside, CA)
Bobybox (Orlando, FL)
Nott (Seattle, WA)
Dessiderium (Phoenix, AZ)
Odinfist (Armstrong, BC)
Misyrion (Vancouver, BC)
Death Machine (Kelowna, BC)
Satanic Tea Company (Calgary, AB)
Ravensun (Nanaimo, BC)
Crown Of Madness (Vancouver, BC)
Vaegon (Edmonton, AB)
Lynx (Calgary, AB)
Kelevra (Regina, SK)
Oldguard (Kelowna, BC)
Gregorious (Kamloops, BC)
Dendros (Kamloops, BC)
Thirteen Goats (Vancouver, Bc)
Anomalist (Prince George, BC
Burn It All (Kamloops, BC)
Augur (Kamloops, BC)

The 2023 edition of Armstrong MetalFest broke attendance records again with its eclectic earth-shaking lineup that featured 28 bands performing on the two-day festival that included headliners LA thrashers WARBRINGER, San Francisco tech-death giants FALLUJAH, festival alumni Spokane, WA’s ENTERPRISE EARTH, and Los Angeles’ THE ZENITH PASSAGE, along with Denver’s H.P. Lovecraft extreme metallers VALE OF PNATH, and Edmonton’s Juno award-winning heavy metal champions STRIKER.

Since 2009 (minus pause years 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic), West Metal Entertainment and Armstrong Metalfest have not only fostered the talent of hundreds of local bands, but have imported well-known, international acts to the quiet, little Canadian town of Armstrong, British Columbia.

Each year hundreds of metalheads from Canada and the USA descend into the picturesque Okanagan Valley and under the blistering sun, they spend three days camping, taking in as much metal over two days, participating in wrestling events, scavenger hunts, and catching up with their metal family.

The festival has seen such renowned headliners as Kataklysm, Cattle Decapitation, Archspire, Nekrogoblikon, Origin, Rivers of Nihil, and Beyond Creation as well as emerging artists from across North America. At the end of the revelry, the festival disappears without a trace, leaving the landscape as pristine as it has always been.

West Metal Entertainment is a non-profit society that not only puts on the Armstrong Metal Festival every year in Armstrong, B.C. but also gives bands opportunities to play at different venues throughout the region including all-ages shows, to encourage musical passion in kids as well as adults.

Partners:​
WCMFA
AlumaPro Welding & Fabrication Ltd
Vox and Hops
Rancho Vignola
Creative BC
Province of BC
Shepherds Hardware
Askews Foods
ACE Containers
Asher Media Relations
Staggs Head
Sunbelt Rentals
Bravewords
Absolute Underground Mag
Broken Neck Radio
V13
Metal-Rules
Ghost Cult Magazine
This Day In Metal
Valstar Electric
Voets

For more info:​
​Armstrongmetalfest.ca
​​Facebook​
​Instagram​
​Twitter​

Festival Press Materials HERE.

What the press is saying:

“Armstrong Metalfest brings aggressive music to the North Okanagan” – Global BC News

Kelowna Now: Armstrong Metal Festival Co-founder reflects on a decade of metal – Video Interview here.

CHBC – Global Okanagan: Metalheads celebrate a decade of gathering in Armstrong – Video Interview here.

Global Okanagan – Armstrong Metalfest brings aggressive music to the North Okanagan – Video here.

“In the past, metalheads had to travel to Germany to experience the rush of a big festival, such as Wacken Open Air. But local headbangers decided to bring that feeling home with Armstrong Metalfest.” – Vernon Morning Star

“Go Big or Stay at Home: Armstrong has that welcoming feeling for a rock show.” – The Valley Voice

“To witness such a gathering of talent is an absolute privilege, and for that fact alone, I will certainly be returning to Armstrong Metal Fest.” – Beatroute BC

“This festival is now going to be my yearly must-go-to event and if you’re a metal head that hasn’t attended or a curious metal voyeur, do yourself a favour and check it out, you will not regret it.” – Abort Mag

“The Armstrong Metalfest is one such event and has grown from its initial, humble beginnings seven years ago to be a regular mainstay, with its south-central BC location making for a popular summertime destination for fans and bands alike.” – Decibel Mag

Named one of the out-of-town music festivals worth the trip by The Vancouver Sun
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​“For metalheads, this is a great vacation where groups of all sizes can enjoy their favourite musical genre in a fun, energized environment. Not to mention, the camping!” – The Permanent Rain Press

“From farm to stadium: Armstrong Metal Fest’s humble beginnings” – Info News

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0 UNDERGROUND INVESTIGATION Fanzine #98 (France) w/ Hyperia, Striker, Mindrazer, Sinnery Exitus Stratagem Records, Rockshots Records Last in Time Thalia (France)

  • July 6, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Hyperia · Last In Time (Rockshots Records) · Mindrazer (Misanthropic Records) · Sinnery (EXSR) · Striker · THALIA (Rockshots Records)

UNDERGROUND INVESTIGATION Fanzine #98 (France)
w/ Hyperia, Striker, Mindrazer, Sinnery Exitus Stratagem Records, Rockshots Records Last in Time Thalia (France)
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0 Out Now! Newfoundland Duo ARTACH Twists The Spine of Black and Industrial Metal For A Rapturous EP “Sgrios”

  • July 5, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Artach · Music News

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Montreal, QC – July 6, 2024

Out Now! Newfoundland Duo ARTACH Twists The Spine of Black and Industrial Metal For A Rapturous EP “Sgrios”

Newfoundland, Canada’s black metal duo ARTACH returns this July to unleash their experimental trial to rapture fans of both black thrash and industrial metal. Entitled “Sgrios”, the four-track record is an appetizer to keep fans at bay while they work on completing their third full-length this coming Fall (to be released on vinyl via Adirondack Black Mass), and will once again feature their signature sound.

“Sgrios” might surprise some listeners as the band took on an avant-garde approach to incorporate a more black metal twist on industrial metal that the duo hadn’t heard much of and felt was something fresh and original. Bands like Rammstein, Fear Factory, and Pain for example. However, it’s still them and still has all the elements from their previous releases.

“Although Artach is, and remains, a black metal (blackened thrash) band, we wanted to take an experimental direction for the “Sgrios” EP. That direction explores industrial metal through the lens of our already-defined style. This is something fresh and original. Not a ton of Black Metal bands will have Rammstein-esque synth guitar sounds, tremolo-picked riffs, and harsh black metal vocals.” adds Sruthán (Guitar/Bass).

Lyrically, the topics explored on the “Sgrios” EP cover technology, apocalyptic themes, and some tongue-in-cheek suggestive topics (‘Sgrios” translates to English as destroy, ruin, ravage, annihilate, etc.). The “Sgrios” cover artwork has the duo in robot form in a frozen industrial wasteland. It fits with the lyrical topics for the EP perfectly.

Due out on July 6th, 2024, “Sgrios” is available at the following links:

Bandcamp – https://artach.bandcamp.com​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3XR3dX5​

Lyric Video – “Frozen Factory” – https://youtu.be/F9RPXhmFxI8

Artach explains Track By Track – https://www.youtube.com/@artachband709​

Track Listing​
1. Frozen Factory – 3:00
2. The Black Hole – 3:32
3. Super-Cybernetic – 3:18
4. Atomic Cabaret – 3:04
EP Length: 12:55
​
EP Credits:
All songs performed, written, produced, mixed and mastered by Artach.
Album cover art by Inneal and Artach.
​
​Artach are:
Fíochmhar: Drums/Vocals
Sruthán: Guitar/Bass

For more info:​
​Facebook.com/ArtachBlackMetal​
​Instagram.com/ArtachBlackMetal​
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“In my opinion this is another great sounding recording from Artach and if you are a fan of experimental and industrial black metal, you should check out this ep. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE “Frozen Factory” and “Atomic Cabaret”. 8 out of 10.” – Occult Black Metal (Sgrios review)

“…offers a unique insight into the inspirations behind Artach with an eclectic and eccentric charm. 7/10” – Metal Noise (Sgrios review)

“With the jagged band name and bleak setting you can look upon the cover and get a taste of what’s in store, then you add in the hooded man with the sword and your ideas may be subverted, perhaps not. This is the real genius of Artach. They are making music that crosses genres; a bit of black metal, death metal, old school horns up fists of air grabbing metal as well.” – Killchain (2021: Sworn to Avenge)

“The song (She Gathers Leaves) is a thrill-ride, but also reveals elements of gothic witchiness. The raw vocals are caught up in a paroxysm of fierce, crazed adoration, venting cold-blooded roars as well as braying, throat-stripping howls and cut-throat screams. The full-throttle drumming is tumultuous, a changing array that hammers, gallops, rocks, thunders, and blasts. Urgently rising chords provide a recurring theme, surrounded by flame-throwing riffs that dart, pulsate, and spasm, drawing on elements of thrash and classic heavy metal as well as black metal. Ecstatically swirling leads further add to the wildness of the song. A mood of mystery does surface in the track’s brief intro, and that mood surfaces again in the song’s back half, leading into a necromantic guitar solo that takes flight in scintillating fashion.” – No Clean Singing (2021: Sworn to Avenge)

“check out Artach for a truly epic journey into the wildernesses that populate the dark fantasy land conjured through their excellent music. This sophomore album tells me that this is a band that will be releasing much good material for years to come and will soon be headlining the epic black metal stages or charts both online and at festivals. An excellent job all round.” – Metal Rules (2021: Sworn to Avenge)

“”Sworn to Avenge is a mind-assaulting record… You’ll hear the influences of classic black metal bands like Venom, early-Bathory as well as elements of the second wave; Immortal, Darkthrone etc. Ugly and uninviting stuff but very satisfying if you enjoy the gloomier side of metal… It’s a mammoth listen and does take its toll, but the array of ideas that Artach showcase does keep things interesting. An hour slips by, the cold has sunk deep into the bones and you’ll be left wondering if you’ll ever be warm again.” – Games, Brrraaains And A Head-Banging Life (2021: Sworn to Avenge)

“Very melodic black metal, yet aggressive and heavy with undeniable influences from plain old straightforward heavy metal, so while things are definitely “black metal”, there’s a lot of discipline at play and this is definitely not your average raw, chaotic black metal. There’s order to the chaos on Sworn to Avenge, but that doesn’t prevent it from being aggressive and sometimes kind of depressing and melancholic despite not descending into the slower playing usually associated with those stylings. It’s a rollercoaster of “fuck yeah!” and “kill me now” (in sort of a good way).” – The Metal Crypt (2021: Sworn to Avenge)​
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