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0 Prog Metallers KOSM Premiere Band Playthrough ‘A Call Beyond’ via GearGods

August 16, 2019
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· KOSM · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 16, 2019

For fans of Tool, Mastodon, Gojira, The Agonist, Periphery, A Perfect Circle

Prog Metallers KOSM Premiere Band Playthrough ‘A Call Beyond’ via GearGods

Out Now! Bloodborne Inspired EP “Eyes On The Inside”

L-R – Erik Leonhard – Guitar, Michael ‘Pastrami’ Mastracci – Bass, Jessie Grace – Vocals, Mike Slater – Guitar, Sterling Paterson – Drums
Photo credit – Justin Forster

KOSM is a progressive metal band hailing from Vancouver BC, Canada. Combining influences from Mastodon, Tool, and Gojira; their sound is dynamic and unquestionably lethal. Since their induction in 2016, they have been making their mark in Vancouver’s metal scene as an absolute force to be reckoned with.

Familiar to members of the progressive metal covenant, and playing with themes from the H.P. Lovecraft and Bloodborne universes; KOSM is quite unique and authentically its own being. Their first release, 2018’s “Cosmonaut” was an album loosely based on the Lovecraftian myth of Cthulhu and each song was meant to walk the listener through a story from beginning to end. Following this, the band recently plunged listeners into the dark universe of their Bloodborne video game inspired EP “Eyes On The Inside” unleashed on June 28th, 2019. The dark and agile record demonstrated KOSM‘s maturity in sound and was the first release that featured all members of the band contributing to the writing process.

Teaming up with GearGods.net, the progressive metal quintet are showcasing their latest band playthrough for their track ‘A Call Beyond’ off of “Eyes On The Inside”, which can be viewed at the following link here.

The band adds about writing the EP:

“We really set out to give people what they were asking of us, we all feel it’s going to be received incredibly well. On top of that, this is 100% for all the Bloodborne fans that trolled us into oblivion last year, so we hope that they love it just as much as the fans of progressive metal do! It’s heavier, trickier, and more concise with obvious nods to our biggest influences including Tool, Mastodon and Gojira.”

EP “Eyes On The Inside” is available on Spotify, Bandcamp, and Apple Music.

EP stream here.

Lyric Video – ‘Yharnam’ here.

Show Dates:
Sept 6 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room
Sept 14 – Vancouver, BC – Pat’s Pub
Oct 31 – Vancouver – Rickshaw Theatre w/ Jinjer, The Browning, Sumo Cyco

Track Listing:
1. Yharnam (5:25)
2. Clocktower (5:12)
3. A Call Beyond (4:16)
4. Old Blood (6:58)
5. Eyes On The Inside (4:56)
EP Length: 26:49

KOSM is:
Erik Leonhard – Guitar
Mike Slater – Guitar
Jessie Grace – Vocals
Sterling Paterson – Drums
Michael Mastracci – Bass

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“The technical abilities of all band members blew my head off. The flow and continuity of the music is maintained from the first to the last note despite all the challenging progressiveness. It’s got more creativity crammed in 5 songs than some bands put in their entire discography. And it kills swiftly with no mercy. For all you waiting on that new Tool album, make this EP your warm up.” 9.5/10 – The Metal Observer

“If you love your prog chunkier and sludgier KOSM is right up your ally. They are definitely one of the genre’s best kept secrets and lets not make them a secret anymore, okay?” – Technical Music Review

“KOSM’s knack for creating concept albums has paid off yet again!” – The Music Below

“I am immediately impressed. “Yharnam” is the first track, and I am already thinking Otep, Epica and iwrestledabearonce. The lyrics are impactful, the flow of the song fits and I want to listen to the rest already. Jessie Grace, vocalist, is showing her talent from the get-go. Having such a strong female lead is really a treasure, and I can’t fault the song. It’s definitely my favourite track off of the EP. The lyrics are dynamic and descriptive, and well executed. If you haven’t played Bloodborne, then this song will make you want to…I loved this EP! Everything worked and came together. It was refreshing, powerful and I believe the band will go far.” – Midlands Metalheads

“Vancouver’s KOSM kick the door in with Cosmonaut, their monstrous full-length debut. Brace yourself for a satisfying trip through an exciting mountain range of cascading, meaty riffs, swelling rises, and heady drops, all led by the powerful, soaring vocals of the dynamic Jessie Grace. ” – Beatroute BC

“KOSM cite Tool, Gojira, and Mastodon as three of their main influences, and all three can be heard loud and clear on their new album, Cosmonaut. The technical, progressive musicianship of Tool meets the crushing grooves and rhythmic vocals of Gojira, and Mastodon’s ear for riffy, thunderous prog are all present on Cosmonaut, which features some of the most technical metal I’ve heard this year outside of, you know, technical death metal. ” – Decibel Magazine

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0 Canada’s Fuzz Lords CHRON GOBLIN Release First Single ‘Slipping Under’ Off Upcoming Album ‘Here Before’ + Canadian Tour Dates w/ Black Mastiff

August 16, 2019
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Montreal, QC – August 16, 2019

For fans of Red Fang, Kyuss, Orange Goblin, Black Sabbath, The Sword

Canada’s Fuzz Lords CHRON GOBLIN Release First Single ‘Slipping Under’ Off Upcoming Album ‘Here Before’

New Album ‘Here Before’ Out Sept 27th via Grand Hand Records

Canadian Tour Dates w/ Black Mastiff

L-R – Devin ‘Darty’ Purdy – Guitar, Richard Hepp – Bass, Josh Sandulak – Vocals, Brett Whittingham – Drums

Photo credit: Mario Montes

Alberta’s CHRON GOBLIN will be releasing their new album ‘Here Before’ scheduled to be unveiled on September 27, 2019 via Grand Hand Records. The first taste of the fuzzy foursome is the single ‘Slipping Under’.

The Calgarian mainstay have graced almost every stage in the city and spread out their fuzzy, proggy and groovy sound to cities around Western Canada and festivals in Canada, USA, and Europe. ‘Here Before’ is the fifth release from the group and shows off CHRON GOBLIN’s continued evolution and refinement. Brett Whittingham (drums) goes into detail about the track:

“Slipping Under is one of the more complex arrangements on the album. It starts off with a dark n’ dreamy clean intro, experimenting with some electronic drums, before it kicks into the heavy bridge and on to the tight n’ groovy verses. The pre-solo section also includes more experimentation with the inclusion of some dirty 808 drops, something we haven’t tried before! This song is a blast to play live with its multitude of changes and dynamics. Mike Fraser mixed this song, along with Ghost, and his take on both tracks added a nice depth and diversity to the album as a whole.”

For fans of Red Fang, Kyuss, Orange Goblin, the first single ‘Slipping Under’ off ‘Here Before’ from CHRON GOBLIN is being premiered exclusively via TheObelisk.netat the following link here.

Album pre-order is available on Bandcamp here.

In additional news, CHRON GOBLIN will be hitting the road to promote the new album for the ‘Tourgether At Last’ with label mates Edmonton’s BLACK MASTIFF. The Canadian tour will be kicking off in Lethbridge, AB on October 10th and head east towards Montreal, QC to then circle back out west to wrap up on October 25th in Edmonton, AB.

The band adds:

“We’re super psyched to hit the road with longtime pals and new label mates Black Mastiff on our dual album release Canadian tour! We’re really looking forward to rolling out east and playing a bunch of tunes from our new album ‘Here Before’. Black Mastiff and Chron Goblin Tourgether at Last!!”

Canadian Tour Dates: Chron Goblin + Black Mastiff ‘Tourgether At Last’
October 10 – Lethbridge, AB – Owl Acoustic Lounge
October 11 – Calgary, AB – The Palomino Smokehouse
October 12 – Regina, SK – The German Club
October 13 – Winnipeg, MB – The Handsome Daughter
October 15 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum
October 16 – Ottawa, ON – House of Targ
October 17 – Montreal, QC – Turbo Haus
October 18 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck
October 19 – Windsor, ON – Dominion House
October 20 – Hamilton, ON – This Ain’t Hollywood *
October 21 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Six Two Oh!
October 25 – Edmonton, AB – Temple
*= Black Mastiff Only

Track Listing:
1. Aurora (0:22)
2. Oblivion (4:16)
3. Giving In To Fun (3:37)
4. Out Of My Mind (3:49)
5. Ghost (6:04)
6. War (3:51)
7. Giant (4:40)
8. Slipping Under (4:43)
9. Little Too Late (4:46)
10. Waiting (3:53)
11. Afterglow (1:52)
Album Length: 41:57

Line Up:
Josh Sandulak (vocals)
Brett Whittingham (drums)
Richard Hepp (bass)
Devin ‘Darty’ Purdy (guitar)

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From the dusty coulees of Alberta’s Badlands to the jagged peaks of the snow-capped Rockies, the musical entity known as Chron Goblin is a true force of nature. Yet there’s simply no reckoning the immensity of the sound that these hard rockin’ Calgarians are capable of generating once they hit the stage boards. Grind-ing it out in the trenches and pits of venues and festivals across North America and Europe since 2009, the fuzz clad foursome knows no bounds when it comes to laying down the rugged riffage and cranking up the volume on a sweet Southern rock-tinged blues-metal breakdown. Surrender to the smoke show, heed the call of the Chron and inhale the melodious commotion churned up by the Goblins. The botanically-infused gin in your work-a-day tonic, Chron Goblin will obliterate those vexing worries and liberate your immortal soul.

Recorded in July 2018 at Juno Award Winning OCL Studios, ‘Here Before’ is the fourth full-length album from Chron Goblin and will be released and distributed by Grand Hand Records. Produced, recorded and mixed by Josh Rob Gwilliam (Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, Ghosts of Modern Man), Here Before demonstrates a new maturity in songwriting and production for the band. From the propulsive singles of ‘Slipping Under’ and ‘Ghost’; mixed by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Metallica, Corrosion of Conformity), to the hypnotic riffs of ‘Oblivion’ – Chron Goblin has created an intoxicating collection of rock n’ roll.

(Bio written by Christine Leonard)

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“What the band have in spades that sets them apart from the usual weed-worshipping crew is energy, giving even their stonier material enough oomph to keep them from lethargically ripping off Sabbath. “ – Kerrang Magazine

“ Fun, fast, and surprisingly slick” – VICE/ Noisey

“These guys caught my ear right away because in the local market there are precious few bands playing this style of hard Rocking Metal. Sonically this has groove, rock and some sludge written all over it. A certain sense of fun pervades all the tracks, energy creativity and a spirit of rock and roll.” – Metal-Rules.com

“It is no wonder why so many respected bands have took them under their wing. This is a band to keep your eyes firmly locked on” – The Sludgelord

“The band’s love of the riff is highly in evidence, wrapped around a classic rock sensibility that, for once, sits well with the more obvious stoner and desert rock influences upon which the band have historically built their reputation.” – Ghost Cult Magazine

“While too many fuzz bands forget either how to be heavy or how to have fun, Chron Goblin shows a near mastery of these important concepts “ – New Noise Magazine

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0 WAINGRO’s New Album ‘III’ Streaming In Full via Stoned Meadow of Doom

August 15, 2019
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Montreal, QC – August 15, 2019

For fans of The Bronx, Queens of the Stone Age, High On Fire, Eye Hate God, Fu Manchu

WAINGRO’s New Album ‘III’ Streaming In Full via Stoned Meadow of DoomOut August 16, 2019 Sludgelord Records (UK vinyl, worldwide digital) / September 13, 2019 No List Records (Canada vinyl)

WAINGRO is not just a crazy, terrible human for hire trying to make his life in L.A. as portrayed in the 1995 film Heat. It’s also the name of a crazy rock n’ roll band who are making their way through the Canadian music scene and beyond with the release of their upcoming third album “III” set to be released in the UK on vinyl and digitally worldwide via Sludgelord Records on August 16th along with its Canadian vinyl release on September 13th via No List Records.

Using the character from Mann’s movie as a jumping-off point, the Vancouver band imagines further scenarios of pre-Heat WAINGRO situations. Releasing three singles ‘Red Death’, ‘Bay Area Cult’ and ‘Merrin’ in preview to the upcoming album, the band is now ready to share with fans the full length’s complete stream YouTube channel Stoned Meadow of Doombefore it is officially out.

The band adds:

“The first album was kind of chaotic, the second one explored the stoner/doom side of things a bit more, and this new and third one is a mix of the two, but with a more grunge/noise element to it. It’s a nice addition to anyone’s heavy, noisy rock catalogue.”

“III”, as suggested, is the third album from WAINGRO and has shown considerable growth from their previous releases “Mt. Hood” (2015) and Self-Titled (2014).

Listen to ‘III’ in full at the following here.

Album pre-order links:
North America: https://waingro.bandcamp.com/album/iii
Europe: https://thesludgelord.bandcamp.com/album/iii

Album Teaser Video here.

Track Listing:
1. New Colony (3:30)
2. Red Death (3:03)
3. Bay Area Cult (3:15)
4. Third Veil (2:40)
5. Merrin (2:48)
6. Marked Cross (3:43)
7. Dead Calm (2:41)
8. The Upward Turn (3:17)
9. Pacino (1:53)
10. Monaco (3:29)
11. Greenwater Manifesto (4:59)
12. Cardinal (4:42)
Album Length: 40:06

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Fueled by a passion for stoner rock and punk; Brian Sepanzyk (guitars/vocals), Benjie Nesdoly (drums) and Nate Pennell (bass/backing vocals) took the heaviness of hardcore, the groove from stoner rock and then added subtle desert rock highlights to work on what would come to be known as Waingro.

The experienced musicians have honed their craft in several other bands over the years, but it wasn’t until they formed Waingro that Sepanzyk (guitar/vocals), Nesdoly (drums), and Nate Pennell (bass/backing vocals) were truly able to explore their talents in the abrasive desert rock band. While their earlier material can be considered stoner hardcore with releases Self Titled (2014) and Mt. Hood (2015); Waingro adds a grunge edge with their upcoming album “III due out August 15, 2019, its UK vinyl and worldwide digital release via Sludgelord Records and is Canadian vinyl release on September 13, 2019, via No List Records.

Not ones to be conventional, Waingro gives a glimpse into their writing process: “It usually starts with Sepanzyk coming up with some riffs, then going out to a cabin and locking ourselves away for 2-3 days while we BBQ and play Bocce.”

Bringing a ton of energy, while still remaining super tight, Waingro’s main lyrical concepts explore the character of the same name from the film Heat. Writing about situations from the character’s potential point of view complemented with visual landscapes for his possibilities, Waingro have played several festivals across Canada and with their latest album around the corner, will be looking to further their reach in the future.

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“Waingro have crafted an impressive debut that should soon see them mentioned alongside fellow Vancouverites Baptists and Bison B.C. as a reliable source of West Coast heaviness.” – Exclaim

“Think Queens of the Stone Age but with Nick Oliveri fully supplanting Josh Homme on the mic.” – BeatRoute

“There is no escaping from the fact that Waingro have something special about them. As they have the sound and vision to turn some heads within the Hard Rock/Stoner Rock scene.” – Sludgelord

“Waingro came out swinging, with a masterful energy and stage presence that immediately turned heads across the board.” – BeatRoute

“Melodically dissonant in the best way possible, these guys play rock ‘n roll the way it should be, drawing on influences from all over the place to concoct something that they’ve made entirely their own.” – CVLT Nation

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0 TALES OF THE TOMB To Release New EP “Volume Two: Mendacium” September 27th

August 15, 2019
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Montreal, QC – August 15, 2019

For fans of Macabre, At The Gates, Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, Psychological Horror Metal / Death Metal / Murder Metal

TALES OF THE TOMB To Release New EP “Volume Two: Mendacium” September 27th

Premiere First Single ‘Nine Eleven’ via NoCleanSinging

Tales Of The Tomb (L-R): Trez Thomas (Guitar and Vocals), Corey Skerlak (Guitar and Vocals)

Photo Credit – Kylee Thompson Photography

Every town has stories to caution or warn, every police officer has a seen a crime that keeps them awake at night, and every coroner has seen death in ways that the rest of us could never imagine. Murder, conspiracy, supernatural horror, and real-life terror are stains on the cutting room floor where Edmonton-based group Tales of The Tombpaints their canvas.

Tales of The Tomb will release their new EP “Volume Two: Mendacium” September 27th. “Volume Two: Mendacium” is a collection of narratives surrounding government cover-ups, national lies and the heinous crimes committed amongst the shadows. The album was mixed and mastered by Cryptopsy guitar player and Head Engineer/Owner at The Grid Studios Christian Donaldson. The EP also contains a bonus track about the Japanese horror film Mermaid in a Manhole. Featuring artwork by Tony Midi of Tonymidi Artworks

Today the first single from the album has been released. Check out an exclusive premiere of the lyric video for “Nine Eleven” over at No Clean Singing HERE.

Unified by the desire to have the grotesque power of 90’s era death and murder metal, Tales of The Tomb started as a thought that grew into an insatiable need to make extreme music. Tales Of The Tomb was created in October 2013 from founder Corey Skerlak (Guitar, Vocals) out of inspiration from the original murder metal band Macabre.

Much of their inspiration is drawn from the hideous crimes and conspiracies of the world. Retelling stories of the dark hidden secrets and victims from such crimes. This was the inspiration for the name Tales of The Tomb.

A sonic attack layered with grinding blast beats, injected with menacing guttural lows — a sound straight from hell with gore-filled lyrics leaving little to the imagination, destroying your eardrums like a corpse is erased in an acid-filled bath.

EP pre-order is available on Bandcamp here.

Track Listing:
1. The Nightmare Hall (4:05)
2. Faul (3:02)
3. The Sinful Messiah (4:14)
4. Dyatlov Pass Incident (3:52)
5. Nine Eleven (4:46)
6. Mermaid In A Manhole (3:33)
EP Length: 23:44

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“RIYL: Serial killers and death metal. Now, many of you may think the two already go hand in hand, but new dimensions of depravity are opened when you take the murderous criminals Macabre and Church of Misery have been glorifying forever and backdrop it with noise more akin to Cannibal Corpse Fist-****ing At The Gates. Or Vice Versa.” – Decibel Magazine

“It’s got a European death metal feel to it, and while it’s definitely heavy, it’s centerpiece is a melodic guitar solo. If the rest of the EP, out on November 27th, is anything like the first taste of it, signals Tales of the Tomb as a band we’ll be hearing more – Metal Insider

“Grooves entwine and work their way under the skin like toxic vines, whilst the body of the song strolls with a deceitful calm as much hued in more classic metal essences as it is in death metal voracity.” – RingMaster Review

“Volume One: Morpras stands as a melodic treat fans of cold sounding death metal, melodic or otherwise, will definitely get a kick out of.” – Apochs Metal Review

Prairie Finalist for Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2016

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0 EXPAIN Premiere Music Video ‘They Live’ via Decibel Magazine; Offer Free Download of EP ‘Pinching Nerves’

August 15, 2019
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Montreal, QC – August 15, 2019

For fans of Black Dahlia Murder, Propagandhi, Revocation, Vektor

EXPAIN Premiere Music Video ‘They Live’ via Decibel Magazine; Offer Free Download of EP ‘Pinching Nerves’

September 2019 will mark two years since Vancouver, BC’s EXPAIN unleashed their latest EP ‘Pinching Nerves’ to the masses. Featuring a flurry of six cacophonous tracks of pounding drums, harmony-laden riffs and in your face catchy vocals along with a special guest appearance by legendary guitarist Dan Mongrain (Voivod, Martyr) on ‘Corridors of The Mind’, the progressive thrash metallers are still pushing forward with the release by sharing the new music video ‘They Live’ being premiered exclusively via Decibel Magazine here.

The band adds:

“We are very excited to release the official music video for our song “They Live”. Producer Renton Brand did an amazing job of capturing the essence of Expain. Thanks to all of our friends who starred in the video, we could not have done it without you. Stay tuned for more riffs and more madness.”

In additional news, EXPAIN is offering ‘Pinching Nerves’ for FREE download via their Bandcamp here along with it being available for stream and download on Spotifyand Apple Music.

Show Dates:
Dec 7 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre (Deathmas Festivus III)

Track Listing:
1. They Live (4:20)
2. The Witch Is Dead (3:48)
3. Pinching Nerves (3:06)
4. Corridors Of The Mind ft. guest guitar solo Dan Mongrain (Voivod, Martyr) (3:54)
5. Pathways (4:11)
6. Torch Formula (3:11)
EP Length: 22:32

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0 Edmonton Black Grind Duo SOPHIST Streaming Debut EP via NoCleanSinging

August 14, 2019
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Montreal, QC – August 14, 2019

For fans of Anaal Nathrakh, Mayhem, Napalm Death

Edmonton Black Grind Duo SOPHIST Streaming Debut EP via NoCleanSinging

EP ‘Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto’ Out August 16th

L-R – Michael K Sparks – Bass, Guitars, Davis R Hay – Programming, Vocals – Photo Credit – Stephanie Bell

Having just formed mere months ago, the duo of SOPHIST from Edmonton, Canada have been working at breakneck speed to release their debut EP “Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto”, which is coming this Friday, August 16, 2019.

Before the EP officially drops, the band of two have teamed up with NoCleanSinging.com, for the release’s full stream at the following link here.

A frantic blend of grindcore and black metal, SOPHIST takes inspiration from bands such as Anaal Nathrakh, Mayhem, and Napalm Death to create a sound that is unholy as it is blistering fast. The comment on the sound they are presenting to their new fans:

“The EP is comprised of frantic beats and buzzsaw riffs. The songs are structured atypically, tons of blast beats and tremolo picking. High-pitched and low pitched vocals with many layers. It’s like a choir of evil the whole way through.”

With lyrical content revolving around the esoteric and occult, much of the inspiration for the lyrics on here came from an alchemical text called Hermaphrodite Child of the Sun and Moon.

Anyone who enjoys ridiculous tempos and grinding riffs should have a great time with this valiant first effort from SOPHIST.

“Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto” will be available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, and CD Baby.

Track Listing:
1. Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto (3:15)
2. Choke On Your Own Bile (5:10)
3. A Captive of Saturn’s Scythe (2:52)
4. Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto (Bonus Instrumental Version) (3:15)
5. Choke On Your Own Bile (Bonus Instrumental Version) (5:10)
6. A Captive of Saturn’s Scythe (Bonus Instrumental Version) (2:52)
EP Length: 22:37

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0 IRON KINGDOM New Single ‘White Wolf’ Off Upcoming Album “On The Hunt”

August 14, 2019
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Montreal, QC – August 14, 2019

For fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Queensryche, Fates Warning, Riot, Helloween

IRON KINGDOM New Single ‘White Wolf’ Off Upcoming Album “On The Hunt”

The 80s Live Again With The Traditional Styled Canadian Heavy Metal

“On The Hunt” Out October 4, 2019 – Album Pre-Order Available

North American Tour Begins October!

Far Left: Leighton Holmes (Bass) | Centre Left: Chris Osterman (Vocals & Guitar) | Centre Right: Megan Merrick (Guitar) | Far Right: Chris Sonea (Drums)

Photo Credit: Benjamin Somobere

Inspired by legendary pillars of heavy metal such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, The Scorpions, and Rush, IRON KINGDOM is well known for their energetic and electrifying stage presence, as well as intricate musical melodies that bring listeners back to a time when the genre was in its prime.

Now they are back with a new album “On the Hunt” due out on October 4, 2019, which is sure to remind people of the glory days of metal. With two new members in the lineup, there are new inspirations and approaches in the music while maintaining the traditional sound. They hope the album is well received by fans:

“We’re believing fans can expect the new record to be a lot more traditional in style, more accessible with a lot more rocker tunes, lots of catchy melodies and speed metal riffs, shorter songs, more packed with action, as opposed to the previous album with long epic passages. We wanted this record to include lots of great live tunes we can carry in our set for years to come!”

The nine new tracks are fun tunes that translate well into a live setting, which is paramount for IRON KINGDOM who take great pride in their live show. Fans of the classic including Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Queensryche, and Helloween will revel in IRON KINGDOM who put a modern spin on traditional heavy metal.

Teaming up with MetalRules.com, the Vancouver heavy metallers are excited to share the first single ‘White Wolf’ off of the upcoming release with its premiere at the following link here.

The band explains the track:

“Our first single ‘White Wolf’ from the new album, ‘On The Hunt’, takes on an almost Savatage or Iron Maiden musical approach, a classic metal sound including lots of variety and ripping leads, while still maintaining a catchy chorus and simple but fun melodies. Lyrically this song speaks about the fictional character known as Geralt of Rivia from the Witcher series, created by Andrzej Sapkowski.”

“On The Hunt” is due out October 4, 2019 and available for pre-order via the band’s online store here.

In additional news, the IRON KINGDOM will be be supporting the promotion of “On The Hunt” with a North American tour that will kick off in Vancouver, BC on October 3rd and take the band on a 2-month trek across Canada, the USA and Mexico, ending in Everett, WA on December 1st (dates listed below).

The band comments:

“Our upcoming ‘Road Warriors North American Tour 2019’ marks the beginning of a new era for Iron Kingdom, we’re returning to many of our favourite cities across the continent with a new lineup and a new album! We can’t wait to see our fans and friends and perform ‘On The Hunt’ in a live setting. It’s due time we make our mark across the land once again!”

IRON KINGDOM – ‘Road Warriors – North American Tour 2019’
Thurs, Oct 3 – Vancouver, BC – Red Room
Thurs, Oct 10 – Port Alberni, BC – Rainbow Room
Fri, Oct 11 – Cumberland, BC – The Waverley
Sat, Oct 12 – Nanaimo, BC – The Cambie
Sun, Oct 13 – Victoria, BC – Copper Owl
Thurs, Oct 17 – Seattle, WA – The Highline
Fri, Oct 18 – Medford, OR – Bamboo Room
Sat, Oct 19 – Sacramento, CA – On The Y
Sun, Oct 20 – Oakland, CA – TBA
Mon, Oct 21 – Cupertino, CA – X-Bar
Weds, Oct 23 – Apple Valley, CA – Frogee’s Bar
Thurs, Oct 24 – Anaheim, CA – Doll Hut
Fri. Oct 25 – San Diego, CA – Tower Bar
Sat, Oct 26 – Tijuana, MEX – Mous Tache
Sun, Oct 27 – Downey, Los Angeles, CA – The Epic Lounge
Weds, Oct 30 – Tucson, AZ – House of Bards
Thurs, Oct 31 – El Paso, TX – B17 Bombers
Fri, Nov 1 – San Antonio, TX – The Mix
Sat, Nov 2 – Lawton, OK – Railhead Saloon
Sun, Nov 3 – Houston, TX – Acadia Bar
Weds, Nov 6 – Atlanta, GA – 529
Thurs, Nov 7 – Raleigh, NC – The Maywood
Fri, Nov 8 – Wilmington, DE – Bar XIII
Sat, Nov 9 – Baltimore, MD – TBA
Sun, Nov 10 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
Tues, Nov 12 – Philadelphia, PA – The Tusk
Weds, Nov 13 – Queens, NY – Blackthorn 51
Thurs, Nov 14 – Worcester, MA – Ralph’s Diner
Fri, Nov 15 – Rochester, NY – Bug Jar
Sat, Nov 16 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar
Sun, Nov 17 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
Mon, Nov 18, Quebec City, QC – Scanner Bistro
Tues, Nov 19 – Ottawa, ON – The Dominion Tavern
Weds, Nov 20 – Windsor, ON – The Back Stage
Thurs, Nov 21 – Hamtramck, MI – New Dodge Lounge
Fri, Nov 22 – Chicago, IL – TBA
Sat, Nov 23 – Madison, WI – The Wisco
Sun, Nov 24 – Minneapolis, MN – Club Underground
Tues, Nov 26 – Keokuk, IA – Joystix Rockade (ShiverFest II)
Weds, Nov 27 – Denver, CO – Tennyson Tap
Fri, Nov 29 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban
Sat, Nov 30 – Portland, OR – High Water Mark
Sun, Dec 1 – Everett, WA – Tony V’s Garage

Track Listing:
1. White Wolf
2. Driftin’ Through Time
3. Sign Of The Gods
4. Keep It Steel
5. Raze And Ruin
6. Road Warriors
7. Invaders
8. Paragon
9. The Dream

Album Artwork by Alan Lathwell

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Inspired by legendary pillars of heavy metal such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, The Scorpions, and Rush, Iron Kingdom is well known for their energetic and electrifying stage presence, as well as intricate musical melodies that bring listeners back to a time when the genre was in its prime.

Formed in Surrey, Canada, in June of 2011, Iron Kingdom’s intent was to fill the gap of bands that are heavy, but not extreme, melodic but not mainstream, technical but approachable. ‘Curse Of The Voodoo Queen’ was released on Dec 14, 2011, and the band took the opportunity to tour western Canada, along with an appearance on the CTV Show, Canada’s Got Talent (viewership of 1 million on that episode). With the debut album finishing its cycle, the group decided it was time to record a new album, and by April 26, 2013, ‘Gates Of Eternity’ was released. Garnering strong reviews and attention from around the world, Iron Kingdom was invited to perform at Germany’s Keep It True XVII festival.

Following this massive milestone, Iron Kingdom set out to pursue as many opportunities as they could spending some serious time on the road through Canada in 2013, Europe in 2014, followed by a tour in the USA with California’s Night Demon. The band had created some major momentum and Iron Kingdom were spreading their moniker far and wide in support of the first two releases.

On July 30, 2015, Iron Kingdom released not one but two more albums, ‘Ride For Glory’, their 3rd full-length album, as well as ‘Unleashed At The Kraken (Live In Seattle)’, an exclusive live E.P. recorded on a previous tour. The band set out on the road again in support of the two new releases. The tour was unfortunately riddled with many trials, including a vehicle accident that almost killed the band members. Life on the road continued, including a massive North American tour in 2016, as well as a tour in Brazil in a supporting slot for former frontman of Iron Maiden, Blaze Bayley.

As of 2019, with a new lineup and a new album ‘On The Hunt’ on its way, Iron Kingdom will once again be ready to take the world by storm and aid in the revival of the mighty and classic sounds of Traditional Heavy Metal.

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“their latest work is the most refined Iron Kingdom album. One word obligatory item for old heavy school freaks.” – Power Metal Warrior (Poland) (Ride For Glory Review 2015)

“This is a tremendous throwback into the (first) golden age of metal.” – Merchants of Air (Belgium) (Ride For Glory Review 2015)

““Gates Of Eternity” could prove to be one of the most important discoveries in 2013 for U.S. Metal lovers.” – Rock Hard Magazine (Germany) (Gates of Eternity Review 2013)

“Sometimes you just want some glorious old school metal that makes you want to batter a dragon to death. Iron Kingdom are said band and from the opening track, At The Gates, I’m sold. When we reach Crowned In Iron we truly reach old school metal at its finest” – Sound the Charge (Scotland) (Gates of Eternity Review 2013)

“I want an Iron Kingdom/Voodoo Queen Baseball Tee so I can blast this album and try to sing along, banging my head and driving to the stadium in my Trans Am to drink cans of Bud in the parking lot before the Iron Kingdom show! I wish it was the 80’s right now.” – Metal Titans (Canada) (Curse of the Voodoo Queen Review 2011)

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0 EXES FOR EYES Announces #TheAluminumProject; Selling New Album For Only $1 “Of Strength and Sorrow”

August 13, 2019
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For fans of Soilwork, Lamb of God, At The Gates, Opeth

EXES FOR EYES Announces #TheAluminumProject; Selling New Album For Only $1 “Of Strength and Sorrow”

Canada’s EXES FOR EYES, the musical vision of Dave Sheldon (ex. Man With Target, Annihilator) and the lyrical conception of vocalist and frontman Big James (Stab.Twist.Pull, Endast, Authors) have left their hiatus to bring you a new album “Of Strength and Sorrow” to follow their 2014 album “Tongues Like Figure Eights”.

Back in 2014, the band challenged their fans and the metal community with #ThePlatinumProject to help a fully independent band reach platinum status by selling one million digital copies at only $1. Did the band reach their goal…? Not quite, but they did sell over 16,000 digital copies and encourage an online trend that followed. The promotion was a great experience and brought EXES FOR EYES tons of exposure and attention from the music industry. Fast-forwarding to 2019, with their next album “Of Strength and Sorrow” out as of Tuesday, August 13th, the band is entering the moshpit with a new challenge dubbed #TheAluminumProject. It’s the same concept, selling their new album exclusively for only $1 except with some more twists, which the band goes into further detail in the following video they have put together explaining the concept.

Watch the explanation of #TheAluminumProject here.

“Of Strength and Sorrow” is available for only $1 EXCLUSIVELY at www.ExesForEyes.com.

EXES FOR EYES latest album “Of Strength and Sorrow” has been four years in the making since their previous album. Having shown that they have matured sonically, the new album is darker without abandoning the soundscapes their fans have grown to love with their massive groove. Taking inspiration from composers such as John Williams, Danny Elfman, John Carpenter and Hans Zimmer there are new instrumental layers that add a definitive depth to the album. EXES FOR EYES comments on the writing process behind the massive 65-minute album:

“The writing process took so much out of us this album, so the idea of not releasing a song because ‘it doesn’t sound like the other ones’ didn’t even cross our minds. I feel like we knew we were going to release it ourselves on our terms again, so the idea of a 65-minute album didn’t seem outrageous. You’ll have your favourites the same way we have ours, but these are the songs and we want you to hear all of them. We meant every note and every word.”

Track Listing:
1. Build, Work, Dream, Create (2:32)
2. Memories That Last (3:21)
3. The Metal (3:57)
4. Nothing Ever Satisfies (5:09)
5. The Fire Inside My Head (feat. Trey Xavier of In Virtue) (6:40)
6. Set It All On Fire (6:19)
7. The Savage Self (4:48)
8. I Miss My Friends (Too Many Of Them Are Dead) (6:26)
9. Hold On i. You Are Not Alone ii. Stronger Than This (8:33)
10. True Self Reckoning (3:11)
11. Love (feat. Pepe Poliquin of BornBroken) (3:56)
12. Get The Fuck Out Of My Head (3:24)
13. Methuselah (6:44)
Album Length: 1:05:07

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EXES FOR EYES is a project born of an overwhelming amount of mutual respect and admiration between two men. Respect for one another’s work ethic, musical proficiency, stylistic taste and of course, for each other as people.

The concept of blindness, be it willing, involuntary, inherent or otherwise is so foreign and far removed from anything within the realm of experience for these men. However as the process has begun to create this music, it has become apparent how limited one’s own vision can be when staring at the broad side of limitless potential and ambition.

With the musical vision of Dave Sheldon (ex-Man With Target, Annihilator) and the lyrical conception of vocalist and frontman Big James (Endast, Authors) the project is very quickly taking shape into something more than either anticipated. The hope is to see the world of metal in a new light, with EXES FOR EYES.

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0 BI·AS Feat. Former KORN Drummer DAVID SILVERIA Drop New Music Video ‘Hesitation’ via MetalInsider

August 9, 2019
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BI·AS Feat. Former KORN Drummer DAVID SILVERIA Drop New Music Video ‘Hesitation’ via MetalInsider

Orange County alt-metal outfit BI·AS, featuring David Silveria (original drummer of Korn) shares their latest music video for their next single ‘Hesitation’. The single is a preview to their much-anticipated debut EP due out in 2020. ‘Hesitation’ gives an early taste of what the record will bring to the table. This is the first song that singer Rich Nguyen wrote with the band during their worldwide singer auditions. The song is about anxiety and how it can cause a lot of missed opportunities; if you let it. The song talks about overcoming the barriers created by anxiety in your mind and pressing on no matter what. ‘Hesitation’ is an anthem of overcoming anxiety and is meant to be a musical affirmation.

Rich Nguyen describes ‘Hesitation’:

“This song in terms of sound is the exact middle ground between “Pity” and “Change Your Mind”. It has tons of melody and a smidge of aggression musically and vocally. Fans of the other two singles won’t be disappointed.”

Teaming up with MetalInsider.net, the video premiere for ‘Hesitation’ can be viewed at the following link here.

BI·AS made a big splash with their first single, ‘Pity’, which came out in January. The track rapidly reached #23 on the Billboard (BDS) Indicator Chart and #9 on the Foundations (SMR) Chart. They have already reached 85,000 streams on Spotify and another 33,000 on Youtube. Meanwhile, ‘Hesitation’ stands on its own as a hard rock song with touches of metal influence and a driving chorus to bring it all home. The video was directed by Matt Zane of Lord Zane Productions. BI·AS will also be hitting the stage on August 9th at the legendary Whisky A Go-Go as direct support for industrial rock legends ORGY. Event details can be found here along with more dates listed below.

Looking to the future, BI·AS have finished writing their debut EP and follow up effort. They are looking to get into the studio with producer Chris Collier (KXM, Prong, Korn) in Q4 of 2019 to get all tracked. BI·AS have cultivated a growing fanbase enamored with their modern twist to the late nineties Nu-Metal sound. Suffice it to say – the upcoming record promises to be a showcase of the band’s unique sound and willingness to take sonic risks outside of today’s standards.

Be on the lookout for BI·AS in the future, not only is the band gearing up for the 2020 release of their new EP, but they are currently booking shows till the end of the year.

Show Dates:
Aug 9 – West Hollywood, CA – Whiskey A Go-Go – w/ Orgy
Aug 23 – Costa Mesa, CA – Tiki Bar
Sept 26 – Logan, UT – The Cache
Sept 27 – Pocatello, ID – Bannock County Fair Grounds – Elk stage

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“Whether we know it or not, we all have our own version of BIAS…” BI·AS is an Alternative Hard Rock / Metal band based out of Huntington Beach, California. The band, featuring drummer David Silveria (Korn), bassist Chris Dorame (Gears, Needlemouth), guitarists Joe Taback (12 Gauge Embrace, Needlemouth) and Mike Martin formed after a worldwide vocalist search lead them to recruit Rich Nguyen (Dimtribe). The band’s diverse musicality is backed by Silveria’s signature groove and neatly wrapped together by captivating vocal melodies.

The debut singles (Pity & Change Your Mind; released January 4, 2019) were met with tremendous fanfare. “Pity”, the edgier track of the two, has helped grow the band’s following exponentially in the United States and abroad. “Change Your Mind”, showcases the band’s softer, melodic side. The two singles were released as a SIDE A / B; a throwback to the 80’s and 90’s single releases.
BI·AS is currently hard at work writing and recording material for their debut release, tentatively slated for the latter half of 2019.

“People aren’t going to expect how good this is… I think a lot of people I know are going to like this.” – Michael Del Pizzo (Sunflower Dead)

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0 Finland’s Fantasy Metal EVERFROST Shares Anime Inspired Video ‘Winterider’

August 9, 2019
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Finland’s Fantasy Metal EVERFROST Shares Anime Inspired Video ‘Winterider’

“Winterider” Out September 6th via Rockshots Records

Since the release of debut album ‘Blue Eyed Emotion’, Finland’s EVERFROST have been active on the stage and in the studio bringing listeners the follow-up their EP ‘Appetite For Candlelight’ and live DVD ‘A Cold Night Out’. The band is now aiming to raise the bar from what an album experience is traditionally expected to be, with their second full length “Winterider” to be released via Rockshots Records on September 6th, 2019.

Before the album is officially released, the band have put together a new anime-inspired lyric video for the album’s title track, which can be viewed here.

The band adds:

“Winterider launches the listener into the world of Everfrost once again for a new story. A brutal winter that came and never left is disrupting the peace in Everfrost, bringing panic and depressing times to the residents. The main characters fight against the cold and sorrow however in this defiant anthem, trying to enjoy their young adult life in a hidden city no one is allowed to leave from. The song features huge keyboard strings, catchy guitar riffs and an anime-esque chorus, not to forget guitar and keyboard solo dueling and powerful gang cries. The song is a ‘get up and go’ for anyone who needs it in hard times.”

The lyric video follows their music video for their first single ‘Cold Night Remedy’, which can be viewed here.

EVERFROST‘s forthcoming album ‘Winterider’ features 10 songs of winter spiced melodic metal elevated to the extreme this time around! The tracklisting includes the band’s first ballad, their fastest song to date and the first EVERFROST epic, clocking in at over 10 minutes.

The album is a unique undertaking for a metal/rock band, as it combines of a fully coherent manga comic and a conceptual album. The story features characters from their debut album ‘Blue Eyed Emotion’, and takes them on a desperate journey to survive a never-ending winter! This type of album has never been attempted before, and the band is pulling out all the stops to provide you with a truly unique experience in the world of comics and music!

Keyboardist Benji Connelly began the demo-process for ‘Winterider’ in the summer of 2017 following the single release ‘Cold Night Remedy’, which appears on the upcoming sophomore album. By March 2018, most of the songs and story manuscript had been finished, as was mentioned in an interview with Musicalypse after their taped show at The Circus, Helsinki. As of September last year, EVERFROST hit the studio and documented the entire ‘making of’ process for “Winterider”, beginning with promo photoshoots lead by Tuonela Magazine’s Laureline Tilkin. Making of “Winterider” album video here.

“Winterider” will be available in a Digipak Deluxe CD Edition with a 24-page booklet and includes a Manga Comic!
You can PRE ORDER it now at the Rockshots Records Official Store here.

Album trailer can be viewed here.

Track Listing:
1. Winterider
2. Juhannus in January
3. Chainlace Angel
4. Actraiser
5. Cold Night Remedy
6. Above the Treeline (feat. Asim Searah from Wintersun)
7. Brandy and Antifreeze
8. Die Young (Kesha’s cover version)
9. Darkwoods Drain Backwaters
10. A Whisper in a Frozen Tale

Line Up:
Mikael Salo – Lead Vocals
Markus Laito – Lead Guitar, Vocals
Benji Connelly – Keyboards
Jope ‘James’ Salminen – Drums
Allan C Hasanen – Bass|

More info:
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Bio:

EVERFROST is a Finnish symphonic power metal band known for incorporating Japanese anime and manga influences into their visuals and storytelling with a winter flavor.

The band features vocalist Mikael Salo, guitarist Markus Laito, drummer Joonas Salminen, bassist Allan C Hasanen and keyboardist Benjamin Connelly. The music includes generous use of catchy melodies and heavy riffs, plenty of guitar and keyboard solos, a large instrumental variety from orchestral to electronic and energetic drumming. The vocals consist of operatic and power metal-inspired male vocals, occasionally including female vocals and harsh vocals as a contrast. The band’s lyrical themes deal with escapism, death/loss and fantasy.

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