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0 PureGrainAudio.com Expands Into South Africa

June 18, 2018
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· Music News · puregrainaudio.com

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PureGrainAudio.com Expands Into South Africa

Canadian-based music authority PureGrainAudio.com is proud to announce their expansion into South Africa with a new team of journalists and photographers headed up by their new Managing Editor, SA, Lav Nandlall. Nandlall is no stranger to the metal scene and has worked for several magazines and digital platforms such as Heavy, Metal Obsession, Drum Perth and Metal As Fuck based in Australia, Broken Amp and ThisIsNotAScene based in the UK. She’s also penned for lifestyle and entertainment magazines such as Heat and TVPLUS based in South Africa under the Naspers media group. In addition to entertainment, the 29-year-old has covered vintage and burlesque news stories for Vintage.com and recently began working as a content strategist for a financial corporation.

Nandlall comments:

“There’s no place like South Africa! It’s a melting pot of cultures, languages, people and history. All of those factors push musicians to stand-up and stand-out when creating music – especially in the alternative and heavy spaces. Over the past few years, the quality of local alternative and metal bands have progressed, blurring the lines between international and local acts. There’s no lack of talent in the country, that’s for sure! And joining PureGrainAudio, I can’t wait to showcase that talent as well as that visceral fire that burns in every South African’s soul.”

Facebook: Lav Nandlall https://www.facebook.com/LavNandlall

Twitter: @LavNandlall https://twitter.com/lavnandlall

Instagram: @metalduchess

Founded in 2005 by Chris Gonda and Aaron Willschick, PureGrainAudio spent 12 years developing into Canada’s premiere source for all forms of Rock, Metal, Punk and Hardcore music. After a year of behind-the-scenes work, the website re-launched in early 2017 and expanded into other musical genres plus Pop Culture. Now in its 14th year of operation, PureGrainAudio boasts a global staff of 100+ with Managing Editors in Canada, the US, UK and South Africa.

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PureGrainAudio.com
1412-700 King St. W. Toronto, ON, M5V-2Y6, Canada
(416) 723-3911
http://www.PureGrainAudio.com
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0 HAIDUK (One Man Thrashing Black Death Project) Announces New Album

June 15, 2018
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· Haiduk · Music News · Uncategorized

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Montreal, QC – June 15, 2018

For fans of Carnal Forge, Old Man’s Child, Behemoth, Bolt Thrower, Annihilator

HAIDUK (One Man Thrashing Black Death Project) Announces New Album

Photo Credit: Derek Kent

HAIDUK, the Calgary, AB one man thrashing black and death metal project fronted by Luka Milojica announces he will be releasing his third full length to follow his 2015 concept album “Demonicon” where each song pertained to the nine demons on the release’s front cover.

In a video interview with the Countess Carcass Youtube channel, HAIDUK explains details of what fans can expect from the new album and also comments:

“This will be the ultimate Haiduk album. It brings together all the best elements of the previous releases. A lot of attention to detail. Tons of dual guitar polyphony that creates a constant evil atmosphere.”

To hear the full details on the new album from HAIDUK, visit the following link: https://youtu.be/O33wRA0Z0UQ

Full stream and download of HAIDUK‘s “Demonicon” available on Bandcamp here.

About:

Haiduk is the death metal solo-project by guitarist Luka Milojica.

Emerging from the cold forests, the project arose with the raw and bone-chilling demo ‘Plagueswept’ (2010).

Working in solitude,Haiduk unveiled the full-length debut ‘Spellbook’ (2012); a black-magic conjuring of fast guitars and powerful riff attacks.

Invoking spells of demonic strength,Haiduk raised forces from the infernal depths, sealing arcane powers into the ‘Demonicon’ (2015); a blackened tome of blasting distortion.

For More Info:
http://www.haiduk.ca
http://www.facebook.com/haidukmetal

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0 Heavy Metal Trio AxMinister Premiere New Video “Prey” via Bravewords + Announce Ontario Show Dates + Streaming New EP “The Crucible of Sin”

June 15, 2018
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For fans of Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Manowar, Slayer

Heavy Metal Trio AxMinister Premiere New Video “Prey” via Bravewords

Announce Ontario Show Dates

Streaming New EP “The Crucible of Sin”

Hitting the road for show dates across Southern Ontario this summer in support of their new EP “The Crucible of Sin”, metal warriors on a holy quest, Toronto’s AxMinister have teamed up with Bravewords for the premiere of their new music video “Prey”.

The band comments:

“‘Prey’ was inspired by that whole 50 Shades of Grey phenomenon. This video is a comedic telling meant to be shocking and sexy, as well as a little bit cheesy/cheeky.”

Watch “Prey” at the following link: http://bravewords.com/exclusives/videos/axminister-premiere-prey

Inspired by Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer, Iron Maiden, and Manowar, AxMinister‘s new heavy metal pounder “The Crucible of Sin”follows singles “Visceral Speed” (2017), “AXistential Christmas” (2015), “Unborn Warriors: The Cries of Tomorrow” (2015) and full length “Betray Everything” (2015).

The band adds:

“Our EP “The Crucible of Sin” sports a sense of humour. It tries to tell a… at times, nihilistic, story about love, lust, oppression, and redemption. Following every recording and show, we try to reflect on our own mistakes, and attempt to improve. We grew to understand our 90s thrash/traditional style of songwriting, and compose accordingly. This EP has that ‘90’s warm thrash sound akin to Megadeth’s Youthanasia album. We hope old and new audiences join us on a journey that is at times fictional, visual and imaginative, while other times introspective and contemplative. We like you to dance, head bang, and mosh to it.”

Listen to “The Crucible of Sin” at the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-axminister-premiere-prey-video

The EP is available for digital download and stream on Bandcamp here, iTunes and Spotify.

Show Dates:
June 16 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum
July 7 – Stouffville, ON – Wars Fest
July 8 – Hamilton, ON – The Doors Pub – info
July 13 – St. Catharines – The Detour
July 27 – St. Catharines – The Detour – info
Aug 17 – Hamilton, ON – The Doors Pub
Aug 25 – Toronto, ON – Coalition T.O. – info

Track Listing:
1. Prey (4:15)
2. Salvation (4:16)
3. The Trials of Hercules (4:06)
4. The Succubus and the Crucible of Sin (5:10)
5. Sanctus Equitis Mortis (5:06)
EP Length: 22:56

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/AxMinister
https://twitter.com/axministertrio
https://www.instagram.com/axminister_band
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bOO
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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“From the drop of the first note, AxMinister pull their ax from stone, brandishing it mightily and powerfully as they dish out shredding sharpened riff after sharpened riff. Thrown in to the mix are face melting solos as well as ever present charging drumming as well as very solid very infectious vocals. Each of the five tracks present within this release are woven together well to provide you with a cohesive and well rounded sound that you will have a hard time getting out of your head. With The Crucible Of Sin, AxMinister gift you with five highly addictive and highly entertaining tracks that you keep coming back to.” – Cadaver Garden

“”The Crucible of Sin” is a lyrically-strong (hard & heavy) power metal recording with strong lead vocals, great guitar solos, a slick rhythm section, and inspired songs that will make you want to wave the banner of true heavy metal for all to see!! This is honest to goodness heavy metal that has been made possible thanks to hard work & dedication of true heavy metal maniacs.” – Heavy Metal Time Machine

“You can tell that AxMinister is a band that is all about fun, especially since one of their songs is titled “Arnold Schwarzenegger” – Metal Master Kingdom

“I don’t know how I’ve never come across these guys before; they played some great traditional Heavy Metal about history and had a killer stage show to boot, with frontman Nicholas Klaus looking like an executioner and their drummer constantly changing hats/helmets/masks throughout the set.” – Five Magics Music

“[AxMinister’s] gritty pounding thrash originals should also make lots of fans on the Fourth of July, so keep them in mind!” – Sault Metal Scene

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0 Australia’s GREYSTONE CANYON Premiere New Video “In These Shoes” Debut Album “While The Wheels Still Turn” Out Now! via Rockshots Records

June 15, 2018
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· Greystone Canyon (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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For fans of Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth, Black Label Society

Australia’s GREYSTONE CANYON Premiere New Video “In These Shoes”

Debut Album “While The Wheels Still Turn” Out Now! via Rockshots Records

Influenced by legends like Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth and King Diamond, Australia’s GREYSTONE CANYON unleashed their Wild West inspired debut album “While The Wheels Still Turn” this past March via Rockshots Records (EU/NA) and Hellfire Records (AU). The album is devoted to the love for old western cowboy films and the images these films conjure, the vast plains, endless horizons and the freedom of the Wild West. Tracked at Goatsound Studios in Melbourne, Australia, and then mixed in Canada, this album is a real rock n’ roll frequent flyer. Mixing duties were undertaken by none other than Grammy nominated producer and legend Glen Robinson, who has engineered, mixed and produced equally legendary acts like Annihilator, Queensryche and Voivod.

Teaming up with Metal-Rules.com, GREYSTONE CANYON is sharing with fans the premiere of their new video “In These Shoes”.

The band comments:

“This song is about walking the hard road and never giving up on what you want… no matter the cost… Succeed or die trying. It’s a tribute to the human spirit that is within all of us. There’s also a little “tip of the hat” to Zeppelin in the lyrics.”

Watch “In These Shoes” – http://www.metal-rules.com/2018/06/15/australias-greystone-canyon-premiere-new-video-in-these-shoes/

“While The Wheels Still Turn” is available on www.Rockshots.eu, iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify.

Track Listing:
1. Keeping Company With The Dead (0:45)
2. Astral Plane (4:13)
3. In These Shoes (4:54)
4. Cinco Cuerda Bandito (1:36)
5. Take Us All (5:11)
6. Sombrero Serenade (1:25)
7. River of Fire (4:35)
8. Path We Stray (4:41)
9. The Sun Sets (6:17)
Album Length: 33:41

GREYSTONE CANYON is
Darren Cherry – Vocals / Guitars
Richard Vella – Guitars
Dave Poulter – Bass
Luke Wilson – Drums

For more info:
http://www.rockshots.eu
http://www.facebook.com/greystonecanyon
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-boh
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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“Greystone Canyon’s debut is a solid listening experience that should appeal to both fans of Western rock/heavy metal and classic hard rock/heavy metal.” – Heavy Metal Time Machine

“This album is full of hard-rocking guitar riffs, soulful acoustic guitar, catchy drumming and vocals that are every bit the classic metal you’d expect them to be; all of this is arranged in a way that’s satisfying to the ear.” – Overdrive Mag

“a brilliant album! Very good pieces, a beautiful atmosphere wrap the listener.Give a chance to this band, it will doesn’t disappoint you with their class, good work guys!” – Rockers and Other Animals Mag

“Inspired by classic HR legends, “While The Wheels Still Turn” is an album that could not only sit well beside the works of those; they’re able to be so various and with a view to the futiue. With a duration of 33 min, we can find six songs and three interludes; this album won’t disappoint you!” – Hard Rock Heavy Metal Mag

“Greystone Canyon has arrived with their debut album, While the Wheels Still Turn, and it is a beauty. A flawless homage to the bands which preceded them and inspired them, this glorious collection of kick ass tracks just teases the senses and reels you in track by track. Mammoth hooks fused with technical brilliance and that old school charm just work so goddamn well, perfectly executed and tasty like momma’s home cooking.” – Rock n’ Load Mag

“The western rock vibe that gets While the Wheels Still Turn started sees the up-tempo Astral Plane grab the attention before In These Shoes delivers head-banging groove. The latter’s deep bassy sound is thrilling.” – Games Brrraaains * A Headbanging Life

“The guitar work on this album is fantastic. But it is the harmonies that catch my attention. “Path We Stray” has some really cool vocal harmony work that echos the dissonance used in old school Ozzy tracks. My favorite track on the album, entitled “River of Fire”, has some solid harmony in a slower song that has a really cool build to a heavy ending.” – The Spinning Thoughts

“While The Wheel Still Turn is a strong debut for Greystone Canyon, a fine and entertaining album classic melodic heavy metal with some interesting twists. Recommended.” – Danger Dog Music Reviews

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0 Out Now! Romanian / Swedish Power Metal Trio CROSSING ETERNITY Unleash Debut Album “The Rising World”

June 15, 2018
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· Crossing Eternity (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Out Now! Romanian / Swedish Power Metal Trio CROSSING ETERNITY Unleash Debut Album “The Rising World”

Romanian/Swedish symphonic power metallers CROSSING ETERNITY unleash their debut album “The Rising World” now available as of June 15th via Rockshots Records.

“The Rising World” blends elements of modern metal with psychedelic soundscapes alluding to the innocence of the 70s’ rock music. The album contains thirteen epic songs, widely varied in composition and arrangement. The lyrics are a natural extension of this musical experience and they are tales of a spiritual journey. At times they talk about the invisible side of the world, other times they speak of fairy tale magic characters. Human nature and the causal dynamic of human interactions are also among the approached topics.

In regards to recording of the album, singer Berti Barbera says:

“Recording this album was the most challenging vocal experience of my life. It brought back the times me and Manu were playing in a rock band, with all the jokes and high energy. The serious effort made me use a lot of techniques and ways of expression I thought I lost or never use again. This is a great achievement and definitely our best work together in a time I stopped believing in magic. There is something cosmos related in this, it must be. I can’t wait to be on stage with these guys.”

Manu Savu (Guitar/ Bass/ Keyboards) also reflects on the album:

“I wrote the music for this album as an introspective journey, like a confession, a deep soul search, a backward connection, a connection with the almost unseen world of metaphors and symbols, an essential part of our existence. It’s an act of honesty, a musical statement about what we can and cannot see, a story between the tangible and the magical world.”

Album order available at the following link: http://bit.ly/Risingworld_PREORDER

Music Video – “Ghost Of A Storm” – https://youtu.be/-4cDRo7IxLw

Music Video – “Crossing Eternity” – https://youtu.be/PpL_-a1_7vA

Track Listing:
1 – Crossing Eternity (4:22)
2 – Ghost Of A Storm (4:30)
3 – Sand In The Sky (4:35)
4 – High Above The Crown (4:28)
5 – Kingdome Come (4:05)
6 – Embrace Your Voices (3:56)
7 – Journey To The End Of Dreams (4:33)
8 – Winter Poem (4:42)
9 – Haunted (5:17)
10 – Dreams Fall (4:56)
11 – Angles Cry, Rainbows Hide (4:30)
12 – Spirit Of The Forest (3:49)
13 – War Of Gods (4:50)
Album Length: 1:00:49

CROSSING ETERNITY is:
Berti Barbera – Lead Vocal/percussion instruments,
Manu Savu – Guitar/ Bass/ Keyboards
Uffe Tillman – Drums / Percussion

About:

The adventure of CROSSING ETERNITY started in the summer of 2017, when guitarist/composer Manu Savu entered the studio with a head full of great song ideas alongside fellow Romanian Berti Barbera, the band’s singer and Swedish Uffe Tillman taking on drum duties. Although the band is brand new, the three passionate, experienced musicians bring 25-30 years of experience across all genres with them. This mix of experience and wide variety of musical influences allows them to create a sound they describe as big, organic, personal, vibrant and honest.

Enjoying the privilege of sharing the stage with big names like Uriah Heep, Ten Years After, Scorpions, Larry Coryell, Blood, Sweat and Tears, the band’s main priority is to expand their boundaries and play worldwide, finding opportunities to make their music known and appreciated in as many countries as possible.

For more info:
www.Rockshots.eu
http://crossing-eternity.com
https://www.facebook.com/CrossingEternity
https://twitter.com/CrossingEternit
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-c0t

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0 A SCAR FOR THE WICKED Premiere Lyric Video “Born From The Grave” via BeheadingTheTraitor; New EP “The Unholy” Out June 29th

June 14, 2018
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· A Scar For The Wicked · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 14, 2018

For fans of The Black Dahlia Murder, Aborted, Whitechapel, Suicide Silence, Origin

A SCAR FOR THE WICKED Premiere Lyric Video “Born From The Grave” via BeheadingTheTraitor

New EP “The Unholy” Out June 29th

EP Title: The Unholy
Track Listing:
1. Born From The Grave (3:17)
2. A Place Where Death Resides (3:50)
3. The Abyss (4:35)
4. Darkness Approaches (3:16)
5. The Unholy (4:03)
6. Malformed (2:30)
7. Evil Within (4:29)
EP Length: 26:03

Fueled by a passion to bring horrific and grotesque sounds to their fans, Ottawa’s A SCAR FOR THE WICKED (ASFTW) are revealing their new lyric video “Born From The Grave” via BeheadingTheTraitor in support of their upcoming third EP “The Unholy” set to be unearthed on June 29, 2018.

Watch “Born From The Grave” at the following link:

Full of face melting heaviness and a dark and evil atmosphere that offers more sickening death metal to the unsuspecting world “The Unholy” follows their 2012 Machiavellian hymn to the dead “Scars” and 2014’s brutal assault “The Necrobutcher”.

The band comments:

“‘The Unholy’ is a step up from our previous EP ‘The Necrobutcher’. It’s heavier, more technical, faster, more melodic and flows very well from front to back. Silverwing Studios did an excellent production. The vocals often alternate from low to high in range and is accompanied by powerful backing-vocals. Every track is hard hitting and overall the EP and lyrical content have a very dark feel to them.”

Since 2010, Ottawa’s A SCAR FOR THE WICKED has been clawing their way through the Eastern Canadian metal scene playing fast, evil and energetic songs inspired by horror shows and films. Their favorite themes encompass zombies, demons and other evil creatures and for them, each song is executed as a short horror story accompanied by heavy music. Like most horror stories this is not for the faint of heart. There is a fair amount of gore, death and of course a very evil atmosphere, which is reflected in the band name as well.

Guitarist Joe Lyko explains:

“A Scar For The Wicked was really a twist on “people marking the houses of where witches live, a mark on them so people knew to stay away, a scar as we like to look at it”, I always liked the idea of thinking every time we play we leave a mark on the crowd, something to remind them of us.”

A SCAR FOR THE WICKED will be hosting an EP release show in their hometown of Ottawa on June 29th at Mavericks with a line up of the city’s most deathly metal bands. For more info, please visit here.

EP Pre-Order available on the ASFTW’s Bandcamp here.

EP and Live Band Line Up:
Guitar/Vocals: Adam Semler
Guitar: Joe Lyko
Drums: Nick Rodgers
Bass: James Nopper
Vocals: Eric Forget

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/ASFTW
https://twitter.com/ascar4thewicked
http://www.instagram.com/asftwmetal
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-c8A

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“One of Ottawa’s most promising death metal bands” – Ottawa Showbox

” A Scare For The Wicked will assault and infect anything that comes in contact with their aggressive, scathing melody with daring lyrical context, that is layered on pure attack force!” – Nataliez world

” Without a doubt and from the very beginning the duel vocalists make themselves stand out by implementing a solid mix of shrill highs and gutturals; hitting hard and quick, the two opposites occasionally find themselves entwined, as in “Silence Vile Temptress” and the spine tingling growl at the beginning of “Surrounded by Giants”. ” – Volume Sins (Review of The Necrobutcher 2014)

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0 FALLEN LEGION Premiere New Video “Way Out” via MetalMasterKingdom; New EP “Downfall” Out Now!

June 13, 2018
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· Fallen Legion · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 13, 2018

For fans of Veil of Maya, Between The Buried And Me, Protest The Hero

FALLEN LEGION Premiere New Video “Way Out” via MetalMasterKingdom

New EP “Downfall” Out Now!

Unleashing their new EP entitled “Downfall” last month on May 18th, whiplash tyrants FALLEN LEGION have teamed up with Metal Master Kingdom for the premiere of their new music video “Way Out”, which can be viewed at the following link: https://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/home/fallen-legion-premiere-way-out-video

“Downfall” features six energetic, unorthodox, progressive, spirited and memorable tracks plus guest vocals and keyboard from Cradle of Filth‘s Lindsay Schoolcraft on “New Skin”. The EP follows FALLEN LEGION‘s two well-received demo EPs “Screams From The Dungeon” (2012) and “Infinite Archive” (2015). Consisting of Nick Sauter on guitars, Jon Kal on bass, Josh Masterson on vocals and Dylan Waybrant on drums, the band presents an eclectic metal brigade of influences from Gojira, Korn, Iron Maiden, Dethlok and Antonio Vivaldi.

The band comments:

“This EP is about dealing with stress- mortal blows, drugs, thoughts of suicide, the inner struggle, and the wrath of it all. The EP represents the outcome of painful experiences. Songs like ‘Escapegoat’ deal with not being able to handle the consequences of one’s actions and pushing them onto those weaker than yourself, and ‘Monster Reborn’-about letting the guilt build up inside, trapping one within their own mental anguish.”

The band is not shy when it comes to hitting the road having performed with bands like Soilwork, Havok, Unearth, Battlecross and 36 Crazy Fists. They are currently wrapping up their Southern Ontario shows in support of “Downfall” on “The Weekend Warriors Tour” with one remaining concert on June 16th in Sudbury, ON at The Asylum.

Show Dates:
June 16 – The Asylum – Sudbury, ON – info

“Downfall” is available on FALLEN LEGION‘s official website here, iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby and Spotify.

EP Full Stream – https://youtu.be/inPG8E9iwz0

Track Listing:
1. Cipher
2. Escapegoat (4:27)
3. Injection (5:24)
4. Way Out (4:50)
5. Monster Reborn (3:03)
6. New Skin feat. guest vocals and keyboard Lindsay Schoolcraft (Cradle of Filth) (6:04)
EP Length: 24:48

EP Band Line Up:
Josh Masterson (Vocals)
Jon Kal (Electric Bass)
Nick Sauter (Guitars)
Dylan Waybrant (Drums)
Lindsay Schoolcraft on Newskin (Vocals and Keyboard)

Live Band Line Up:
Josh Masterson (Vocals)
Jon Kal (Electric Bass)
Nick Sauter (Guitars)
Dylan Waybrant (Drums)

For More Info:
https://fallenlegionband.com
https://www.facebook.com/FallenLegionMetal
https://twitter.com/6FALLEN6LEGION6
https://www.instagram.com/fallen.legion.band
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bKo
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0 MEKA NISM Premiere Music Video “Trailblazer”; New EP “The War Inside” Out Now!

June 13, 2018
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· Meka Nism · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 13, 2018

For fans of In This Moment, Lacuna Coil, Arch Enemy, Epica, The Agonist, Jinjer

MEKA NISM Premiere Music Video “Trailblazer”

New EP “The War Inside” Out Now!

L-R – James Christopher Lane, Jarret Robinson, Meka Kyoto, Jay Adkisson, Bobby Keller – Photo Credit by Barry Nadler

Orlando, Florida’s MEKA NISM’s sound is powerful, metallic, aggressive, melodic, and in your face. A band that fires on all cylinders and with the most charismatic front-woman “Meka”; the band has returned in 2018 with their new EP “The War Inside” released earlier this spring on May 10th to follow their three previous releases “Live From The Machine Shop” (Live CD) (2016), “The Shift” (EP) (2015) and “The Dance At The End of The World” (EP) (2013). The band has supported legends like Mastodon, Gojira, The Offspring, Limp Bizkit, Otep and In Flames over the years along with most recently Jonathan Davis (Korn) this past May.

The band’s new EP “The War Inside” stands for the ability to face your inner demons, conquer your internal battles, and to help realize that you can change your life for the better. That message is evident in their new music video for their infectious song “Trailblazer”, a heavy, fast tune that revolves around the idea of not letting regret or tragedy stop you from living your life to the fullest while you can. Your state of mind can imprison you or set you free.

Watch “Trailblazer” via SpaceUntravel at the following link:

“The War Inside” EP is available at www.meka-nism.com, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, and Spotify.

Music Video – The War Inside – https://youtu.be/zKm8hZhe8jI

EP Stream on Idobi Radio at http://ido.bi/5n6

Track Listing:
1. The War Inside (4:49)
2. These Years of Silent Screams (3:32)
3. Trailblazer (4:32)
4. Arrows of Alchemy (5:22)
5. Black Sky (4:03)
EP Length: 22:20

EP and Live Band Line Up:
– Ms. Meka (Vocals)
– Bobby Keller (Guitar)
– Chris Lane (Drums)
– Jarret Robinson (Bass)
– Jay Adkisson (Keys)

For more info:
http://www.meka-nism.com
http://www.facebook.com/mekanismband
http://www.twitter.com/mekanismband
http://www.instagram.com/mekanismband
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bz9
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

Quick Facts:
– Played Breeding Festival in Flensburg, Germany in 2017.
– Opened Main Stage for WJRR’s Earthday Birthday 24 in April 2017.
– Headlined Local Stage at 3rd Annual Kink Music Festival.
– Ranked 2016 Orlando’s #1 Metal Band – Orlando Weekly.
– Toured with Avatar in 2016.
– Toured with Trapt and Otep in 2015.
– EP “The Shift” Named One of Top 34 Albums of 2015 – Unrated Entertainment Magazine.
– Single “From Out of Nowhere” Selected to Best of 2015 List – From the Depths Entertainment.

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“Did anyone order a soul crushing, female fronted metal band?” – Idobi Radio

“While there’s a distinct modern metal feel to Meka Nism, the key to what makes their sound more unique and engaging is the pool of influences that they draw from…they have managed to find their own style within it – one that you will have a hard time forgetting once you hear it. A band that could easily find themselves on the rise as word starts to get around.” – Dead Rhetoric

“What would happen when you lock Arch Enemy and Lacuna Coil in the same room and force them to record an album? Well, you’d probably get something like Florida residents Meka Nism.” – Merchants of Air

“They experiment with melodies, dipping their toes in and out of a pool of sounds and influences. Then, they combine these creative expressions with the most important element of their music: the message. Meka Nism doesn’t just deliver thrashing tunes; it seeks to deliver listeners from their own wars inside. ” – Shockwave Mag

“A little bit of keyboard, a thumping drum beat followed by roaring riffs leads into the blazing hot title track. A track that mixes modern metal with operatic style scope. That element comes from the incredible range on singer Ms. Meka. She can go from huge soaring melodies to heavier shouts and screams in an instant. Incredible.” – Games, Brains & A Head-Banging Life

“It’s honest, heavy and packed full of some of the most amazing elements of metal music infused with some of the most versatile, controlled and distinct vocals in metal music today.” – Yesterdaze News

“Meka Nism is a band to watch. ” – Sonic Cathedral

“Lead singer Ms. Meka is intriguing and quite compelling, both visually and with her vocal range, and the guys in her band provide the perfect vehicle for the artistic vision that they’ve managed to create together.” – I’m Music Magazine

“Full of energy, this band never fails to strike a chord with everyone sharing the stage from the audience. Meka’s vocals are the antithesis of the ever-present smile on her face that lights up the room. This lovely woman genuinely smiles with her eyes. The entire band is simply memorizing. Meka Nism is one of those bands that must be seen live. Don’t hesitate to meet them either. All of them are engaging, genuine and make you feel like the rock star! ” – Metal Nexus

“Orlando’s metal/operatic band, MekaNism performed songs which included “From Out of Nowhere” and “Mekamorphosis,” which got the crowd hyped for their set. Ms. Meka, with her melodious sound and great enthusiasm, was so engaged and energized throughout the performance. The rest of the band was bursting with the same energy and truly put on a memorable show.” – (Live Review) Monkey Goose Magazine

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0 One Man Prog Shred-A-Thon INFINITEE Premieres New Playthrough Medley “Xenocybin + Lost” via Idobi Radio; Debut Album “The Possibilities Are Endless” Out Now!

June 12, 2018
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· Infinitee · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 12, 2018

For fans of Meshuggah, Scale The Summit, Animals As Leaders, Glass Cloud, The Algorithm, Modern Day Babylon, Plini

One Man Prog Shred-A-Thon INFINITEE Premieres New Playthrough Medley “Xenocybin + Lost” via Idobi Radio

Debut Album “The Possibilities Are Endless” Out Now!

Tres Thomas – Photo Credit: Kirsten Robinson

Forming his one man shred-a-thon INFINITEE in 2016, Tres Thomas, guitarist of death metal band Tales Of The Tomb created the iconoclastic beast to forge his own musical path different from the extremes he usually performs. Inspired by My Chemical Romance, Dance Gavin Dance, Plini, Modern Day Babylon, The Contortionist, INFINITEE’s sound is a mix of djenty, heavy, dynamic, melodic and progressive influences as showcased on his recently released debut album “The Possibilities Are Endless”.

Teaming up with Idobi Radio, INFINITEE is sharing with fans a new guitar playthrough medley for “Xenocybin” and “Lost” at the following link: http://ido.bi/5qy

Thomas comments:

“I’m so stoked to premiere the new play through to everyone! It’s been a lot of hard work making the video, so I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did making it! It’s a double feature of both songs Xenocybin and Lost. Both songs tell a story about taking alien mushrooms and getting lost in your own mind during the trip. Xenocybin is more groove based and influenced by bands more like Modern Day Babylon, Meshuggah and Car Bomb. Lost is more technical and features more flare like The Faceless, Miseration and Born Of Osiris. The video is shot on the Edmonton Legislative grounds. Special thanks to Kirsten Robinson for filming! Thanks everyone for checking it out.”

INFINITEE’s debut album “The Possibilities Are Endless” is now available on Bandcamp, iTunes and Spotify.

Videos:
Robots vs. The Wooden Chairs Pt.1 – https://youtu.be/YM1F0QE7zaQ
Free – https://youtu.be/tpfSPOfy6B4

Track Listing:
1. Xenocybin (3:24)
2, Lost (3:23)
3. Robots vs. The Wooden Chairs Pt.1 (3:39)
4. Robots vs. The Wooden Chairs Pt.2 (5:00)
5. The Possibilities Are Endless (3:59)
6. Free (4:41)
Album Length: 24:09

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/InfiniteeBand
http://www.infiniteeband
https://www.instagram.com/infiniteeband
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bxJ
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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“What makes Thomas’ debut solo album a great offering is his combination of a wide range of influence……lots of ambience and electronics that again break up an ocassionally repetitive genre at times.” – Technical Music Review

“Thomas combines a number of genres to great effect, including progressive metal, djent, and EDM.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

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0 CENTURIES OF DECAY Win Wacken Metal Battle Canada National Final To Perform At Wacken Open Air

June 11, 2018
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CENTURIES OF DECAY Win Wacken Metal Battle Canada National Final

Set To Play 2018 Wacken Open Air

One Independent Canadian Band To Play At Wacken Open Air (Germany) World’s Largest Metal Festival

2018 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions: Centuries of Decay

Video of Winner Announcement:
https://www.facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada/videos/1211679585636178/

Free Download – Vol 5. Compilation featuring over 3 Hours of Canadian Metal – here.

Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce this year’s 2018 National Final winner Toronto’s CENTURIES OF DECAY. Hosted on June 9th at The Opera House in Toronto, ON, the national final that sends one independent Canadian metal band to perform at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany witnessed the best of the West, Calgary’s HAMMERDRONE face off against the beast of the East, Toronto’s CENTURIES OF DECAY. The two top bands from over 70 that participated this year from across the country unleashed their own brutal assault upon the national final crowd winning over fans and judges. Only one could be crowned by the panel of metal industry consisting of Gustavo Valderrama (Electric Flow, Navaja Music), Andrew Epstein (Zombitrol, Alan Cross’ A Journal of Musical Things), Charlie Felix (Sound & Noise, Live Talent), Oscar Rangel (Operus, Ex-Annihilator), Wojtek Sokolowski (Wacken Metal Battle Canada), Luc Lainé (CFLX 95.5FM). CENTURIES OF DECAY will now move on to perform on the Headbanger Stage on August 1st at 1:55pm local time to represent the nation at the international Metal Battle just before Wacken Open Air officially begins from August 2nd to 4th. CENTURIES OF DECAY also join the list of previous Canadian winners Hamilton’s Profaner (2016), Oshawa’s Vesperia (2015), Montreal’s Mutank (2014) and Toronto’s Crimson Shadows (2013).

Wacken Metal Battle Canada organizer JJ Tartaglia comments:

“Very happy with the result of the Final. Looking forward to sending off Centuries Of Decay to the metal holy land, I’m confident they will make us proud.”

The national final was combined with this year’s 2nd annual Boonsdale Fest with Borealis, Operus, Mokomokai presented by Boonsdale Records also organized by WMBC founder JJ Tartaglia. This year’s 5th battle edition of Wacken Metal Battle Canada was hosted in nine cities across the country (Full List of 2018 battles and participating bands can be found here).

2018 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Finalists: Hammerdrone & Centuries of Decay

2018 Wacken Metal Battle Canada: Centuries of Decay w/ Judges

2018 Wacken Metal Battle Canada: Centuries of Decay w/ Judges

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 28 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: http://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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