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0 DIZASTRA’s Music Video ‘Vae Victus’ Will Make You Saddle Up Your Dragon & Ride Through Hell

July 22, 2019
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Montreal, QC – July 22, 2019

For fans of Skeletonwitch, Dissection, Watain, Celtic Frost, Sepultura

DIZASTRA’s Music Video ‘Vae Victus’ Will Make You Saddle Up Your Dragon & Ride Through Hell

From the bowels of Satan’s lair, DIZASTRA has come. After a long wait for their first full-length album, fans can expect to be massacred with “Elder Sun” coming later in 2019.

Following up the 2015 EP ‘Hell’ s Gate’, Montreal based DIZASTRA summons unholy ferocity in their music merging the sounds of black, thrash and melodic heavy metal to coagulate is a distinct sound.

‘Vae Victus’ is the first single from the upcoming album “Elder Sun”. The anthem to riding a dragon through Hades, this track combines all the elements of what makes heavy metal what it is. Bringing together shrieking vocals, pummeling drums, cosmic-threatening bass, and electrifying (literally) solos, ‘Vae Victus’ rides triumph through listeners ears.

The video for ‘Vae Victus’ demonstrates their meager budget and Tolkien level storytelling in a compelling tale of time travel and high adventure. Wizards, warriors, battle, and friendship all come together to dazzle viewers across the globe.

Your steed awaits for a blasphemous sojourn into the abyss.

Watch ‘Vae Victus’ here.

The single is available for stream and download on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other major online retailers.

Song Credits:

Written and Performed by: Dizastra

Mixed, Mastered and Recorded by: Carl Roberge

Produced by: Carl Roberge and Dizastra

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From the bowels of Satan’s lair, Dizastra has come. Their story begins with veteran performer of Quebec’s Heavy Montreal music festival and Wacken Metal Battle Canada finalist Matt Conti. He joined forces with Denis Stoisin. Together they mixed melody with ferocity, merging the sounds of Black, Thrash, and Melodic Heavy Metal. Within a year of forming, Dizastra released their first EP titled “Hell’s Gate” in 2015. The release brought them recognition as a rising force within the Quebec Heavy Metal scene and national acclaim.

Dizastra’s line-up was solidified in the summer of 2017 with the addition of Nathan Afilalo of Dissension on bass and Petey Giampa of Venomenon on drums. The contributions of these new members summoned new speed and malice to the group’s sound. With the band firmly established, they dug their heels in the trenches and began writing material for their first full-length album.

At long last, the wait is finally over. “Elder Sun” is the next chapter in Dizastra’s legacy that will guarantee them a place amongst Heavy Metal’s elite. Set for release in the fall of 2019, the “Elder Sun” rises.

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0 KOSM Posts Cover Video of A PERFECT CIRCLE’s ‘3 Libras’; Out Now! Bloodborne Inspired EP “Eyes On The Inside”

July 22, 2019
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For fans of Tool, Mastodon, Gojira, The Agonist, Periphery, A Perfect Circle

KOSM Posts Cover Video of A PERFECT CIRCLE’s ‘3 Libras’

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

Vancouver’s KOSM recently plunged listeners into the dark universe of their Bloodborne inspired EP “Eyes On The Inside” unleashed on June 28th, 2019. The dark and agile record demonstrated KOSM‘s maturity in sound since releasing their 2018 Lovecraftian inspired debut album “Cosmonaut” and was the first release that featured all members of the band contributing to the writing process. In addition to the band’s original material, the progressive metal quintet enjoys creating cover videos of some of their favourite bands such as Gojira, Mastodon, Queens of The Stone Age, System of A Down, Halestorm, Plini and many more. Adding to the list of covers, the band is sharing their new video performing A PERFECT CIRCLE‘s famed track ‘3 Libras’ alongside friend James Holder of Vancouver gothic metalcore outfit 2 SHADOWS.

The band adds:

“We’re all big fans of APC and this cover turned out better than we were expecting – we try to keep things DIY and did this all ourselves! Due to time constraints between our current EP release we had to record and shoot this whenever there was time – always have to stay busy!”

Watch KOSM covering A PERFECT CIRCLE‘s ‘3 Libras’ on YouTube here.

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

EP stream here.

Lyric Video – ‘Yharnam’ 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.”

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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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 is now gearing up for the release of their latest release in 2019, “Eyes On The Inside”, an EP exclusively based on the Bloodborne video game.

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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 Edmonton Black Grind Duo SOPHIST Unleash Debut Track ‘Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto’; Debut EP Out August 16, 2019

July 19, 2019
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Montreal, QC – July 19, 2019

For fans of Anaal Nathrakh, Mayhem, Napalm Death

Edmonton Black Grind Duo SOPHIST Unleash Debut Track ‘Betrothal To The Stone: Conception of Mephisto’

Debut EP Out August 16, 2019

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 August 16, 2019.

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.

The duo’s first single and the EP’s title track can be streamed here.

EP Teaser here.

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

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 Finland’s Fantasy Metal EVERFROST New Music Video ‘Cold Night Remedy’; New Album “Winterider” Out September 6th via Rockshots Records

July 19, 2019
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Finland’s Fantasy Metal EVERFROST New Music Video ‘Cold Night Remedy’

“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.

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

The album will be a unique undertaking for a metal/rock band, as it will be the combination of a fully coherent manga comic and a conceptual album. The story will feature characters from their debut album ‘Blue Eyed Emotion’, and will take 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.

The band has put together a new music video for the first single ‘Cold Night Remedy’ off “Winterider”, which can be viewed at the following link 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.

Making of “Winterider” album video 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|

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Label Website: http://www.rockshots.eu
Website: https://www.everfrostband.com
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/everfrostfinland
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyFp13fzKBK0s1ZlU0VgP9w
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EverfrostBenji
Bandcamp: https://everfrostfinland.bandcamp.com/merch

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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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0 AS I MAY Posts New Music Video ‘I See You In Me’ New Album “My Own Creations”; Out July 26 Worldwide via Rockshots Records, July 24 In Japan via Spiritual Beast

July 19, 2019
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AS I MAY Posts New Music Video ‘I See You In Me‘

New Album “My Own Creations” Out July 26 Worldwide via Rockshots Records, July 24 In Japan via Spiritual Beast

Finnish modern metal act AS I MAY are releasing their second album “My Own Creations” on July 26, 2019 via labels Rockshots Records (Italy) and July 24th Spiritual Beast (Japan). The sophomore full length is a fast-paced blend of modern metal with metalcore highlights. It’s heavy, melodic and unique; and sonically more mature than AS I MAY‘s previous release “Speak No Evil” (2017). Working on writing music that is easy to identify with a digital atmosphere, AS I MAY make their listeners headbang and sing along to the catchy choruses.

Paying homage to many old school metal bands, In Flames fans will find a special affinity for this Finnish act.

The band’s third single ‘I See You In Me‘ follows their previously released tracks ‘Cure Is Worse Than Disease‘ and ‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’ off the upcoming album. Both songs already have over 100,000 combined Spotify streams.

The band explains the track:

“It’s a pretty hard-hitting melodic song with an orchestral touch. It’s the most Finnish sounding track on the album with a melancholic catchy chorus. It tells the story of a man that views something familiar in the mirror and what he has been hiding.”

Watch and listen to the new music video for ‘I See You In Me’ here.

and the band’s previous music videos:

‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’ watch here.

‘Cure Is Worse Than Disease’ watch here.

Single streams and downloads available at http://smarturl.it/AsIMay

Track Listing:
1. End of The Beginning (0:39)
2. Pride Goes Before A Fall (3:30)
3. What A Waste of Life (3:34)
4. I See You In Me (3:30)
5. Silent (4:12)
6. Necessary Evil (3:42)
7. Cure Is Worse Than Disease (3:08)
8. Quiet Place (3:49)
9. Loud (3:54)
Album Length: 30:03

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Official Website: www.asimay.com
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As I May is a four-piece modern melodic metal band from Mikkeli, Finland – formed in 2016. The group now consists of Tipi Nokelainen (vocals and bass); Lasse Hiltunen (vocals and guitar); Jani Valhola (backup vocals and guitars) and Marko Korhonen (drums). As I May has since started to gain ground in the Finnish heavy metal scene. The music’s soul lies within catchy melodies and big choruses. As I May combines modern elements, yet keeps focussing on the heavier side.

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0 TheObelisk Premiere EP Stream of Halifax’s ELEKTRIC MISTRESS’ Self-Titled Debut

July 18, 2019
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· Elektric Mistress · Music News

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Montreal, QC – July 18, 2019

For fans of Kyuss, Sleep, QOTSA, Down, Monster Truck, Clutch

TheObelisk Premiere EP Stream of Halifax’s ELEKTRIC MISTRESS’ Self-Titled Debut

Looking to witness a true retro psychedelic synth-rock experience with a progressive edge? Look no further because ELEKTRIC MISTRESS is here to deliver! Hailing from Halifax, Nova Scotia, ELEKTRIC MISTRESS covers a wide spectrum of sonic grooves and influences from the early pioneers of heavy riff rock such as Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Pink Floyd. Take a deep breath and ride the wave through a hypnotic haze of electric highs and sedated tones to take you back in time and return again.

ELEKTRIC MISTRESS began their journey through oblivion in 2018, creating a unique soundscape of stoner rock ignited with crunchy, groovy guitar riffs, bombastic drums, dirty keys, choice bass licks, and loud and raspy vocals. For those keen to experience what can best be described as ‘smoke rings in a blizzard’ the band’s debut self-titled EP is set for release this coming Friday, July 19th and promises to be a solid offering of tunes suitable for those looking for a classic stoner rock vibe and also those that are more experimental minded.

Teaming up with TheObelisk.net, the stoner rock quintet are premiering the release’s full stream before it officially drops at the following link here

The band adds:

“Our self-titled EP is the band’s first studio recording. Influenced by the members’ psychedelic and stoner rock roots, each track has a unique sound and showcases their varied influences and songwriting abilities. With riffing low guitar/bass chug fused with B3/Rhodes/Synth sounds, the EP recaptures the retro-rock sound of the 70s with a modern tinge, and stands as a tribute to the bands’ early influences.”

The EP will be available for stream download Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.

Track Listing:
1. Turn To Grey – 8:36
2. Cuba Time – 3:45
3. Meeting of The Minds – 4:06
EP Length: 16:28

For more info:
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0 CVLT Nation Premiere WAINGRO’s Summer Jam ‘Bay Area Cult’ Off Upcoming Album ‘III’

July 17, 2019
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Montreal, QC – July 17, 2019

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

CVLT Nation Premiere WAINGRO’s Summer Jam ‘Bay Area Cult’ Off Upcoming Album ‘III’

Out August 15, 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 15th 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 their first single ‘Red Death’ this past June, the trio is sharing their next track ‘Bay Area Cult’ in preview to the upcoming album “III”.

The band adds:

“This is our summer jam. We wanted a song that you can hang out and drink beers with your pals and have this in the BG.”

Teaming up with CVLTNation, WAINGRO are premiering the single’s stream at the following link: https://www.cvltnation.com/hear-the-crushing-sound-of-waingro-bay-area-cult/

“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).

The band explains:

“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.”

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

First single ‘Red Death’ here.

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 Thunder Bay’s PAGE 38 Hits The Road Across Canada To Support New EP “Burning The Midnight Oil”

July 17, 2019
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· Music News · Page 38

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For fans of Motley Crue, The Wild!, AC/DC, Motorhead

Thunder Bay’s PAGE 38 Hits The Road Across Canada To Support New EP “Burning The Midnight Oil”

L-R: Jacob Goodman (Guitar), Taylor Nicholl (Drums), Andy Hubbard (Bass and Vocals), Noah Anderson (Guitar)

Photo Credit: Chad Kirvan

Since 2012, Thunder Bay’s PAGE 38 have been rocking stages across Canada with their lively brand of ‘no BS rock n roll’. No weekend warriors here, these guys are passionate about their craft and they aim to get crowds moving with brash, pummeling rock in the veins of Motley Crue, The Wild!, AD/DC and Motorhead.

In June of this year, they released their third album “Burning The Midnight Oil”. The driving rock theme really works out for them with this 45 minute medley of awesome road trip/cruising music. PAGE 38 puts it simply:

“The album as a whole is just plain and simple badass rock n roll. Nothing more, nothing less.”

To support this album, PAGE 38 is setting out on their own road trip to give fans across Canada a taste of what they’ve been working on with an eight-date tour in August 2019. Free from excessive banter and silence from the stage, PAGE 38 are all about bringing a wild, loud high-energy set to their fans.

“Burning The Midnight Oil” is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, the band’s online store here and all other major online retailers.

Music Video – ‘Gypsy Soul’ – Watch here.

Page 38 – ‘Burning The Midnight Oil Tour:
Aug 1 – Thunder Bay, ON – The Apollo
Aug 8 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum
Aug 9 – Oshawa, ON – The Atria
Aug 10 – North Bay, ON – The Voyager
Aug 15 – Brandon, MB – The Park CC
Aug 16 – Selkirk, MB – The Merch
Aug 17 – Regina, SK – Cloud 9 Live
Aug 18 – Winnipeg, MB – Bulldog Pizza

Track Listing:
1. 145 (3:26)
2. Gypsy Soul (3:44)
3. Mama June (3:11)
4. No More Lovin’ You (3:15)
5. Get Even (3:48)
EP Length: 17:27

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Page 38 is a young, tough, and gritty original hard rock band from Thunder Bay, Ontario. The four-piece group fuses respect for the past with modern-day energy and drive and makes music for partiers looking for good times. Inspired by icons like AC/DC, Judas Priest, Airborne, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, and Motley Crue, Page 38 began in 2012 when the members were just 13 and made its bones in the all-ages scene.

An EP, Rock N Roll You, dropped in 2015 and a full-length effort, Swingin’ From The Ceilin’, in 2018. A new EP called Burning The Midnight Oil is slated for June of 2019 and those close to the group expect it to take Page 38 to a much larger audience. A tour of Western Canada and Southern Ontario will follow.

The current lineup of Andy Hubbard on bass and lead vocals, Taylor Nicholl on drums, and Jacob Goodman and Noah Anderson on guitars displays the tightly-knit chemistry all great rock bands have and that connection fuels every song Page 38 creates. The group is the only youthful act in its region playing this brand of rock and roll and does it with the authority and swagger of house-rocking veterans.

Page 38 has the balls needed to put the hard-edged, unapologetic attitude back into the rock scene as only a young band can and has a sound and show that can move any crowd in the world. True fans of the horsepower and brilliance of real rock music need to discover Page 38 tonight.

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“If you put a young James Hetfield in front of Motörhead, Sabbath, or Mötley Crüe, you would have Page 38.” – Canadain Beats

“Burning The Midnight Oil starts off strong and never lets up” – Sleaze Roxx

“Page 38 exemplifies true rock amongst the local scene” -The Walleye

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0 Prog-Sphere Premiere One-Man Prog Band SURFACE OF THE SUN’s New Single ‘Oblivion’; New EP “Panacea” Out Sept 6, 2019

July 16, 2019
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Montreal, QC – July 16, 2019

For fans of Tool, A Perfect Circle, Chevelle, Miosis, Karnivool, Alpha Galates

Prog-Sphere Premiere One-Man Prog Band SURFACE OF THE SUN’s New Single ‘Oblivion’

New EP “Panacea” Out Sept 6, 2019

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Devon Eggers and his solo project SURFACE OF THE SUN have announced a new single ‘Oblivion’ taken from the upcoming album “Panacea”, which will be released on September 6, 2019.

Since his first recording in 2011. Eggers has worked hard to make a more polished, detailed, and refined second effort and the result, “Panacea” definitely brings that aspiration alive with more elaborate song arrangements that still have the SURFACE OF THE SUN feel.

The EP consists of four songs, each providing a unique element and feel to the release. They all have their own character, but are complementary to each other. Eggers outlines the details in the single ‘Oblivion’:

“’Oblivion’ starts with a unique bass guitar riff, which is one of the few songs primarily written on the instrument. It’s a little lighter than the others and builds through a series of verses and breakdowns supplemented with Asian instruments until bursting into the first chorus. ‘Oblivion’ also has an elaborate bridge section with energy that ebbs and flows, before ramping up into an explosive ending.”

All vocals and music are written, performed and recorded by Devon Eggers except for the drums, which were performed and composed by Chris Warunki (Omnisight).

Heavy, creative and catchy, SURFACE OF THE SUN is appealing for all fans of progressive metal, especially those with an interest in Tool, Karnivool, and Chevelle.

Listen to ‘Oblivion’ via its premiere on Prog-Sphere.com at the following link: https://www.prog-sphere.com/specials/surface-of-the-sun-premiere/

Track Listing:
1. The Science Says (5:03)
2. Oblivion (5:22)
3. The Silence (6:16)
4. Panacea (8:52)
EP Length: 25:34

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Surface of the Sun is a one-man project spawned from the mind of Devon Eggers. Working on music over the years in the capacity of a recording engineer, he decided to complete a few of his musical ideas on his own. He manifests the subjects for the catchy and melodic songs, and then writes, performs and records all the instruments and vocals save for the drums. He does his own mixing but usually outsources the mastering and has two completed albums to date.Surface of the Sun is a listening experience that people can get lost in; it is dynamic with a rollercoaster of energy, melodies and heaviness. Each song stands out on its own while still complimenting the others.

Unrestricted by any other creative influence, Eggers can focus on his sole vision for progressive metal that he hopes will inspire others in some way, especially to think outside the box, to question, to be open, or to better themselves and others. While many of the lyrics may be aggressive and highlight an issue, Eggers usually writes in a way that focuses on correcting or improving whatever that problem may be.

In 2011, he released the debut full length ‘A Dying Star’ which is being followed up in 2019 with the EP ‘Panacea’ that will show further maturation and how Eggers has grown as an artist, writer, producer and engineer.

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0 EXES FOR EYES Return With New Single ‘Hold On’ + Album “Of Strength and Sorrow” Out Aug 13th

July 16, 2019
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Montreal, QC – July 16, 2019

For fans of Soilwork, Lamb of God, At The Gates, Opeth

EXES FOR EYES Return With New Single ‘Hold On’ + Album “Of Strength and Sorrow” Out Aug 13th

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”. Having maintained a general theme of blindness, both figuratively and literally, the new album departs from those themes.

‘Hold On’ is the first single off this album and is an excellent introduction to the release that can simply be defined as “heavy as fuck”.

Having taken the last four years since their previous album, EXES FOR EYES have shown that they have matured sonically, completing an album that 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 they 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.”

Metal fans, especially those who follow Slipknot, Soilwork and Periphery can experience utter brutality and sheer beauty in lyrics that stem from a personal place coupled with heavy riffs and ferocious drumming found in the single ‘Hold On’, which is available for stream at the following link here.

The album download for “Of Strength and Sorrow” will be available for only $1 EXCLUSIVELY as of August 13, 2019, at www.ExesForEyes.com.

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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