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0 BLACKSTAR REPUBLIC Signs To Zombie Shark Records; New Album “Humanatti” Out June 28th

June 19, 2019
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· Blackstar Republic (Zombie Shark Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 19, 2019

BLACKSTAR REPUBLIC Signs To Zombie Shark Records; New Album “Humanatti” Out June 28th

Texas industrial rockers, BlackStar Republic have inked a deal with Zombie Shark Records. The band’s sophomore album, “Humanatti”, was produced by Josh Johnson at Great Interstellar Studio and is set to be released on Friday, June 28th, 2019. The band combines styles that span across many genres; mixing industrial elements and old-school rock plus metal influences with modern a modern twist.

The band has released an official music video for the track, ‘Nuclear Hollywood’, which can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/8Hg6MTnGOVU

Blackstar Republic released the following statement in regards to the signing, “We are very excited to have joined forces with Zombie Shark Records and Noah “Shark” Robertson with the release of our new album ‘Humanatti’. This is an album we worked on for a while and took some risks in doing things we haven’t done before. We feel we kept the intensity of our past work but also added more melodic moments and harmonies. It crosses in and out of some metal genres. We have never wanted to be put in a certain genre box. We can’t wait to get these songs to the masses!”

“Humanatti” is available for pre-order at www.zombieshark.net and major streaming sites such as iTunes, Amazon, and more.

Track Listing:
1. Humanatti
2. Dead Man Walking
3. Nuclear Hollywood (Apocalyptic Mix)
4. Desensitized
5. She’s the Devil
6. Animalistic
7. Xciter (Featuring Steve Page from RIVETHEAD)
8. Shell-Shocked

BlackStar Republic formed in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas in 2014. The band released an EP in 2016 and the 2017 full-length album, ‘Wolves of War’, produced by Grammy winner Eric Delegard. The group has been steadily building a loyal fan base over the years performing with artists such as Buckcherry, Flaw, A Killer’s Confession, KING 810, 12 Stones, Warbeast, Sons of Texas, Vyces, Invidia, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, and more. With appearances at Rocklahoma and Ride For Dime, regular airplay on Dallas’ 97.1 The Eagle, and a song featured in the horror comedy ‘Cherokee Creek’ – BlackStar Republic show no signs of slowing down.

Upcoming Dates:
June 22 – Ratfest – Fort Worth, TX
July 13 – Railhead – Lawton, OK
July 18 – Gas Monkey – Dallas, TX
Aug 10 – Ridglea Theater – Fort Worth, TX

BlackStar Republic is:
Ian: Guitars and Vocals
Biggs: Bass and Lead Vocals
Cameron Murrell: Guitar.
Petey Deathgroove: Drums

Links:
http://blackstarrepublicband.com
www.facebook.com/pg/BlackStar-Republic-219720128213767
www.zombiesharkrecords.com
www.zombieshark.net
www.facebook.com/zombiesharkrecords

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0 VENUE CHANGE – Calgary’s Decimate MetalFest – July 5 – 7 w/ Into Eternity, Hammerdrone and more!

June 17, 2019
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· Decimate MetalFest · Music News

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VENUE CHANGE – Calgary’s Decimate MetalFest – July 5 – 7
w/ Into Eternity, Hammerdrone, Quietus, Planet Eater, Centuries of Decay and more!

DMF 2019 Line-Up Spotify Playlist here.

Returning for its second year with its biggest line up to date, Calgary’s DECIMATE Metal Festival announces venue changes for July 5th, 6th, and 7th. Originally planned to be hosted at County Line Saloon, the festival has moved the shows to be held at Border Crossing and Blind Beggar Pub (full day line ups listed below).

Welcoming acts from across Canada, this year’s headliners announced are Into Eternity, Hammerdrone, Quietus, Planet Eater, Centuries of Decay (2018 Wacken Metal Canada Champions) among many more on the 20 plus band event being hosted for three days from July 5th to 7th.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – Advance tickets available now for $20! ($30 at Door day of show)

A percentage of proceeds from the festival will be donated to Little Mutts Rescue Society. Adopt, don’t shop!
More info at http://www.littlemuttsrescue.org.

DECIMATE Metal Festival 2019 Line-Up:

Full weekend event link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/483766432164589/

Day 1 – Friday, July 5 @ BORDER CROSSING! – NO MINORS
(Show starts at 6:30PM)
Hammerdrone
Centuries of Decay
Immunize
Tortured Saint
Technical Damage
Balrogath
Pelican Death Squad

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Day 2 – Saturday, July 6 @ BORDER CROSSING – NO MINORS
(Show starts at 6:00PM)
Into Eternity
Quietus
SYRYN
KOSM
Ophelia Falling
Greybeard
Subsume
Hazzardous Material
(Persephone Bleeds / Addy Autopcy / Hazzard)

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Day 3 – Sunday, July 7 @ BLIND BEGGAR PUB – NO MINORS
(Show starts at 11:00AM)

Planet Eater
Born For Tomorrow
ChaosBeing
Chained by Mind
Flashback
School of Rock Calgary South (Performance Band)
Empty Visionaries
In Ruin
Revanchist
Lacerator
Vexerity

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More info:
Website: https://decimatemf.wixsite.com/decimateme
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decimatemf
Instagram: http://www.instrgram.com/decimate_mf
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/decimatemf

Sponsors and partners include:

New Level Brewing Co., Long & McQuade, School of Rock (Calgary South), Asher Media Relations, Metal Master Kingdom, Pure Grain Audio, CJSW 90.9 FM, Metal Nation Radio, Broken Neck Radio, Absolute Underground Magazine, Sloth Records, A-Bomb Photography, Loud As Hell Festival, Calgary Beer Core, Avenue Magazine, Exclaim.ca! and more!

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, partner, or sponsor for Decimate Metal Festival, please e-mail decimatemf(@)gmail.com.

About:

DECIMATE Metal Festival is the brainchild of Sloan Voxx of Voxx Promotions, which is destined to become an annual Canadian metal and rock pilgrimage to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. With the many yearly festivals becoming part of the national metal and rock heritage, Sloan wants DECIMATE Metal Festival to become one of the best-known events alongside the various festivals located within Alberta, and Western Canada. With Voxx Promos booking and promotional experience, and the support of metal and rock fans internationally, there is nothing to stop them from reaching their goal of bringing in the masses and putting on incredible metal and rock festivals for years to come!”

Last year’s inaugural event proved to be a great success showcasing four full nights of metal and rock with bands from all over Canada and parts of the USA!

As part of their fundraising initiative, DECIMATE Metal Festival was also able to donate $685.00 to The Cochrane Women’s Shelter in memory of Bob Campbell.

DMF 2018’s roster included the talents of Ninjaspy (Vancouver, BC), Widow’s Peak (Calgary, AB), NYLITHIA (Vancouver, BC). Blackwater Burial (Vancouver, BC), For A Life Unburdened (Medicine Hat, AB), ChaosBeing (Calgary, AB). Citizen Rage (Calgary, AB), Insurrection (Gatineau, QC) Pecado (Calgary, AB), Sludgehammer (Toronto, ON), Gatekeeper (Vancouver, BC), Accostal (Calgary, AB), The Order of Chaos (Edmonton, AB), BLQ – Benevolent Like Quietus (Calgary, AB), ODINFIST (Armstrong, BC), Tessitura Official (Edmonton, AB), Illyrian (Calgary, AB), SYRYN (Calgary, AB), Filth (Shelby, NC), WORLD CLASS WHITE TRASH (Calgary, AB), Insvrgence (Austin, TX), From The Wolves (Calgary, AB), Loser (Detroit, MI) and Detherous (Calgary, AB).

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0 Reminder – Mexico’s HELLNITE Kick Off Western Canadian Tour (AB/BC) For Haunting Album “Midnight Terrors” (Sliptrick Records)

June 17, 2019
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Montreal, QC – June 17, 2019

For fans of Kreator, Slayer, Havok, Skull Fist, Carcass, Death

Reminder – Mexico’s HELLNITE Kick Off Western Canadian Tour For Haunting Album “Midnight Terrors” (Sliptrick Records)

HELLNITE – Midnight Terrors Western Canadian Tour:

June 21 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous

June 22 – Calgary, AB – The Rec Room

June 25 – Kelowna, BC – Munnin’s Post

June 28 – Vancouver, BC – Pub 340
July 1 – Nelson, BC – The Royale

Thrashers HELLNITE are proud to announce they will be embarking on their first ever Western Canadian tour since band founder Paolo Belmar relocated himself and the band to Edmonton, AB from Mexico City. While setting up the band again in Canada, Belmar was backed by Canadian musicians, but for this tour, he will be joined by original bassist Luis “Chaps” Mora and drummer Mauricio Salas for the road adventures through the Canadian Rockies and Prairies. The five-date “Midnight Terrors Western Canadian Tour”, which is in support of the same titled album the band released earlier this via Sliptrick Records, will be kicking off in Edmonton, AB on June 21st and ending on July 1st in Nelson, BC.

Each member had this to say about their first venture touring Canada.

Paolo: “I’m excited in general, not sure what to expect but I’m sure we’ll do our best. This is our first tour out of Mexico and having my old pals with me again makes me feel confident and I know we will have fun playing together as a band rather than just do it because I already started this and I have to finish it (as I was doing when the album was released), it feels really good to have the original lineup together again.”

Chaps: “I’m excited because it was a long time without playing with my best friends and doing this project together. We will put our whole hearts to make you feel the power of a Mexican Metal band.”

Mauricio: “To be honest, I’m nervous because it’s my first time playing in Canada but I’m pretty sure that every single night of the tour will be a night to remember! So, be prepared to feel the Mexican power!”

HELLNITE‘s debut release “Midnight Terrors” is lyrically a paranormal and sci-fi themed concept album with influences from classic heroes such as Kreator, Slayer, Death along with next-generation thrash and heavy metal such as Havok, Skull Fist. The album was written and recorded by founding member, vocalist, and guitarist Paolo Belmar who formed HELLNITEoriginally in Mexico City in 2010 and has now re-established the band Edmonton, Canada.

The album is available from Sliptrick Records here (CD) along with stream and download on iTunes, Spotify, and all major online retailers.

“Midnight Terrors” (Lyric Video) – https://youtu.be/avDMZAG2Cmc

Track Listing:
1. Projection (1:08)
2. Phantom Force (5:50)
3. Spirits Prevail (4:22)
4. Beasts From The Deep (4:56)
5. Thrash of The Living Dead (4:16)
6. Darker Than Black (5:59)
7. Stage On Fire (5:18)
8. The Necromancer (5:52)
9. Midnight Terror (4:11)
Album Length: 41:56

For more info:
https://sliptrickrecords.com/hellnite
https://www.facebook.com/Hellnite.Mx
https://twitter.com/hell_nite
https://www.instagram.com/hellnite.official

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“Hellnite does it right and it’s so damn good. Midnight Terrors is a thrilling listen. An old-school thrash record. Nine tracks of hard-hitting metal with a bucket-load of head-banging riffs, evil sounding vocals, and crunchy drum beats. From the circle pit mayhem of Phantom Force to the galloping rhythm of Spirits Prevail and the super hot guitar work of Beasts from the Deep, the first half of the album is banger after banger. ” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“There is some top-notch riffing happening on Midnight Terrors.” – The Metal-Observer

“The guitar work is a ride that ascends and descends impressively. ” – Boston Rock radio

“a hybrid meshing of classic thrash and modern interpretation a welcome offering.” – The Metal Channel

“This is an album that can’t be missed or overlooked so go and get it. Hellnite has reassured the world that heavy metal will never die. Enough said, now get it and crank it up!” – The Dirty Room

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0 AS I MAY Posts New Music Video ‘Cure Is Worse Than Disease’

June 14, 2019
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Montreal, QC – June 14, 2019

AS I MAY Posts New Music Video ‘Cure Is Worse Than Disease‘

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 announce they will be releasing their second album “My Own Creations” this coming July 2019. Signing with labels Rockshots Records (Italy) and Spiritual Beast (Japan), the sophomore full length is slated for a worldwide release on July 26th along with it being available in Japan on July 24th.

“My Own Creations” 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 next single ‘Cure Is Worse Than Disease‘ follows their first revealed track off the album ‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’. The song was released this past May and has hit over 50k streams on Spotify in its first month.

The band explains the track:

“‘Cure Is Worse Than Disease’ is the most modern sounding song off of the album. It has a lot of dynamic. It’s really easy listening with melodic parts and a couple of seconds later you’re getting a hard heavy beating. It also shows the power of silence. Silence can be equally powerful as the heavy hitting part when placed in the right places. The track can be best described as a touch of post-hardcore and newcore.”

Watch and listen to the new music video for ‘Cure Is Worse Than Disease’ here.

and the band’s previous music video ‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’ can be viewed 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

For more info:
Rockshots: www.rockshots.eu
Official Website: www.asimay.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/asimay.official
Instagram: www.instagram.com/asimay_official
Twitter: www.twitter.com/asimay_official

BIO:

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 NoSelf Mark Their Epic Return With New Album Out June 14th ‘Human-Cyborg Relations: Episode II’

June 13, 2019
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· Music News · Noself (Zombie Shark Records)

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Montreal, QC – June 13, 2019

For fans of Korn, Deftones, Nothing More, Spineshank, 36 Crazyfists, Adema

NoSelf Mark Their Epic Return With New Album Out June 14th ‘Human-Cyborg Relations: Episode II’

Alternative Metal outfit NoSelf from central Florida are set to release their new album, ‘Human-Cyborg Relations: Episode II’ on June 14th, 2019 via Zombie Shark Records. The band’s sophomore effort was produced by Matt Johnson at Revelation Studios. The album comes as a follow up to the critically acclaimed ‘Human Cyborg Relations: Episode I’, released in April of 2017; featuring the hit songs, “Casting Stones”, “Frisco”, and “Outatime”.

The single “Signal Flares” was the first track to make its debut this past April. The official music video for “Signal Flares” was directed by Chuck Burns at C.Burns Productions and is available here: https://youtu.be/wJyb2gkofb0

NoSelf states, “We are proud and honored to be releasing our newest album with continued support from Zombie Shark Records. We have been working really hard to deliver a quality album for 2019, and we are very pleased with the results.”

Noah “Shark” Robertson, founder of Zombie Shark Records and drummer for bands such as Motograter, The Browning, and Jeffrey Nothing (Ex-Mushroomhead) remarks, “I’m completely blown away by NoSelf’s new material. They have far exceeded our expectations with this one! The Human-Cyborg Relations Saga is one that everyone needs to hear. Episode I and II are complete masterpieces that people will be talking about for a long time.”

NoSelf is putting a modern twist on the nu metal genre; similar to bands like Cane Hill, DED, My Ticket Home, and Issues. The group is heavily influenced by bands like Deftones, Spineshank, Adema, Nothingface, and Korn.

Album preview can be heard here.

‘Human-Cyborg Relations: Episode II’ will be available from Zombie Shark Records here and stream on Spotify.

Track Listing:
1. Signal Flares (3:09)
2. ratD4GG3R (3:31)
3. Order_66 (3:04)
4. #RAGE (3:44)
5. Master Manipulator (3:43)
6. A Dying Star (5:24)
7. Nothing (2:53)
8. Glow (4:20)
9. Casting Stones (3:33)
10. Save Me (3:56)
11. Nudisease (4:07)
12. Through Your Eyes (3:21)
13. Outatime (3:42)
14. Frisco (3:38)
15. Ctrl-Z (3:36)

NoSelf is:
Dylan Hart Kleinhans – Vocals
Justin Dabney – Guitars
Drew Miller – Drums
Glenn Desormeaux – Bass

Links:
www.noself.net
www.facebook.com/noself
www.zombiesharkrecords.com
www.zombieshark.net

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0 Dive Into Medicine Hat’s Alternative Waves Festival June 21 & 22!

June 13, 2019
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Montreal, QC – June 12, 2019

Dive Into Medicine Hat’s Alternative Waves Festival June 21 & 22!

As temperatures begin to rise, Medicine Hat, AB’s Alternative Waves Festival is just around the corner to offer a refreshing weekend of music spanning the punk, rock and metal genres, featuring over 40 bands from around Canada. Split between venues The Corona and The Mainliner on June 21st and 22nd audiences will get to enjoy the talents of bands such as Youngbloods, Naraka, and The Psychonauts.

Alternative Waves Festival is presented by Medicine Hat’s best rock radio station: 105.3 ROCK and promises fun in the sun including a car show, food trucks, a selection of vendors, live art and more!

Tickets are $30 in advance for both days, with single day and door tickets available from Hemp Town Rock; Evangelos Music Ltd.; The Mainliner Pub; Corona Tavern & Night Club; Big Al’s Music & Games and Hat News and Tobacco.

The lineup for the festival:

Friday, June 21st (Stage 1) @The Corona
First band on at 5:15 pm
Old Youth
Sol Runner
6Poke The Bear
Simple Jack
Tokey and Kid Killit
Crook3dMindz
Miztaken
Heeb
DJ Steve Foley

Friday, June 21st (Stage 2) @The Mainliner
First band on at 5:15 pm
Nxt Level
As Above
Revanchist
Raising The Ruins
Spit Of The Sin
Flashback
Rainbow Patrol
The Galacticas
Youngbloods
Chiliocosm

Saturday, June 22nd (Stage 1) @The Corona
First band on at 3:45 pm
The Worst
XAgency
Grand Evil
Jesse Patrick
Bran Scott
ONTK
All Majins Rise
Toast
The Eleventh Letter
Sammy and The Fiend
The Psychonauts
Filly & MargieLaMax

Saturday, June 22nd (Stage 2) @The Mainliner
First band on at 3:30 pm
Hot Lemonade
Sugarwash
A Nobodies Achievement
GreenBones
Crimson Caliber
Balrogath
Widow’s Peak
Lacuna
Codeout
Shark Weak
Shadow of Death
Naraka

More info:
https://www.facebook.com/alternativewavesmusic/

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0 Ottawa Thrashers INFRARED Premiere EP Full Stream “Back To The Warehouse” via Metal-Rules

June 13, 2019
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· Infrared · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 13, 2019

For fans of a mix of the Big 4, Testament, Exodus, Metal Church, SOD

Ottawa Thrashers INFRARED Premiere EP Full Stream “Back To The Warehouse” via Metal-Rules

L-R = Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals) | Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals) | Armin Kamal (Vocal, Guitar) | Kirk Gidley (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Photo Credit: Gord Weber

Ottawa’s INFRARED is releasing their forthcoming EP “Back To The Warehouse” on June 14th. The EP is a collection of some of the older material that INFRARED deems worthy to unleash unto the public ahead of their next full studio album anticipated for 2020 release. Before the EP is officially out, these classic thrashers have teamed up with Metal-Rules.com for its exclusive full stream premiere.

The band adds:

“They are the last of the old songs that we felt should see the light of day. Our upcoming EP is 5 songs. 4 originals and one cover of an Iron Maiden song. We hope that fans will appreciate the old school thrash metal feel of the release. We feel they are strong songs with interesting twists.”

Listen to “Back To The Warehouse” at the following link: https://www.metal-rules.com/2019/06/13/ottawa-thrashers-infrared-premiere-ep-full-stream-back-to-the-warehouse-via-metal-rules-com/

The EP will be available for stream and download on Spotify, Bandcamp and all other major online retailers.

Track Listing:
1. Meet My Standards (4:58)
2. One Mouth Faces (5:03)
3. Hate Today, Despise Tomorrow (5:18)
4. Animated Realities (6:09)
5. Wrathchild (3:51)
EP Length: 25:21

Show Dates:
Sept 17 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks w/ Battle Beast

For more info:
http://infraredmetal.ca
https://www.facebook.com/infraredmetal
https://www.instagram.com/theofficialinfrared
https://twitter.com/infraredmetal
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-dqX

Bio:
Thrash metal never dies! Like some mutated metal monster, a Thrashzilla if you will, it sees off all trends; and comes back stronger than ever fueled by love from fans and musicians alike. One such band are Ottawa’s ’80s legends INFRARED. A band who made a big impact with Canadian fans in the ’80s and in recent years returned to cement and carry on their own legacy.

Originally, Infrared was a high school band formed in the ’80s by friends who wanted to revel in the classic thrash sound that was quickly gaining traction. Collaborating on their sound since 1985 they have produced an EP (1988’s R.I.P.) and after rising from a 27-year hiatus, 2 albums “No Peace” in 2016 and “Saviours” in 2018.

Moving forward to make up for lost time, they bring a familiar aggressive and melodic classic thrash sound that is full of nostalgia, but also music that is still relevant and valid today. They explore topics that are basic human truths that don’t change over time and they consider themselves reporters through sound. Solidly rooted in classic thrash, Infrared pays homage to the Big Four and is dropping their new EP “Back To The Warehouse” in 2019 on June 14th to finally release the last of their classic material before the newest full-length studio album.

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“I can happily say that if you’re a fan of that classic balls to the wall thrash metal sound then you will most certainly get a kick out of Infrared’s “Saviours”… a prime example of what thrash metal is and what it should always be. These Canadian thrashers have stayed true to the sounds they knew when they were in their earlier years and have bought that sound back to the modern era.” – Overdrive Music Magazine

“It is an excellent album, killer thrash with NWOBHM melodic sensibilities, proper singing, hooks, the full nine yards!” – Hellbound

“a savage and brutal journey of eighties inspired thrash metal, laden with heaviness and menace, heads will be banging hard from start to finish.” – Metal Gods TV

“Their new album Saviours is a thrash party from beginning to end.” – Rock Portaal

“These guys play a heavy/thrash hybrid that’s highly melodic and at times is so damn catchy, some of the songs just stick in your head after the first listen. ” – The Metal Crypt

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0 Mad With Power Metal And Arcade Festival Shares Spotify Playlist For 2019 Line-Up w/ Theocracy, Lords of The Trident, Judicator, Helion Prime and more!

June 12, 2019
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· Mad With Power Fest · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 12, 2019

Mad With Power Metal And Arcade Festival Shares Spotify Playlist For 2019 Line-Up

Invites All Kombatants To 3rd Annual Showdown

w/ Theocracy, Lords of The Trident, Judicator, Helion Prime and more!

Villains and heroes alike will once again come together on August 10, 2019 to enjoy a buffet of power metal, arcade games and other nerdy delights at the third Mad With Power Festival in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. This one-day fest boasts seven kickass bands featuring Theocracy, Lords of The Trident, Judicator, Helion Prime, Novareign, Widow and Fiakra playing a variety of power metal along with an exclusive appearance from Phillip Ahn, M.D. the actor who played Shang Tsung on Mortal Kombat II.

In celebration of the event, the festival has put together a Spotify playlist for fans of this year’s 2019 line up, which can be heard at the following link here and don’t forget to add to your playlist now!

Headbanging isn’t the only thing to do at the fest, attendees can enjoy tons of free pinball and arcade games; try to beat your friend’s high score or destroy them with a head-splitting fatality! Concertgoers can expect other entertainment that includes metal opera battles, a heavy metal video game themed museum, and perusing the nerdy goods sold by vendors all whilst sipping the official Bos Meadery “Mad With Power” mead.

This year’s 2019 lineup includes:

Theocracy – Progressive Power Metal from Athens, GA!

Lords of the Trident – Madison’s own Power Metal Heroes!

Judicator – Historical Power Metal from Arizona!

Helion Prime – Sci-Fi Power Metal from California!

Novareign – Heavy Power Metal from California!

Widow – Traditional Heavy metal from North Carolina!

Fiakra – Power Metal from New Jersey!

Tickets and more information can be found at the following links:

(please note Gold and Silver VIP tickets are sold out, general admin, 18+, and sponsorship ($250) tickets still available)

Tickets: http://mothershabooboo.com/madwithpower/index.php/get-tickets/

Website: http://madwithpowerfest.com

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/620093948460813/

Instagram: @madwithpowerfest

MWP Partners:
Bos Meadery
Rokker Vodka
Warriors of Metal Fest
Queen City Metal Convergence
Wheelhouse Whiskey
Guys, Games, and Beer! Podcast
Phoenix Foreign Car Services
I/O Arcade Bar
Vintage Vault Arcade
Max Ink Radio/Magazine

About:

Mad With Power – the Midwest’s only arcade and heavy metal festival – was a fest built out of spite. Angered by other fests making and breaking promises to him over and over again, fest founder Ty Christian did the only rational thing: make his own fest – and make it better – by filling venues to the brim with free-play arcade and pinball games!

Now in its third year, Mad With Power fest continues to highlight up-and-coming bands in the power metal, thrash metal, and traditional heavy metal sub-genres and attracts more and more concertgoers with new exclusives every year. In just a few years, the fest has created an official drink (Bos Meadery’s “Mad With Power” mead, available on-tap), shocked fans with power metal opera battles, and crafted unique experiences like a playable “heavy metal-themed video game museum” with the help of local sponsors.

The fest has grown year-by-year, and continues to attract attendees from not only the midwest, but across North America and Canada as well!

Bio about founders:

Ty Christian is the vocalist for the band Lords of the Trident and the founder of Mad With Power fest. Ty has been playing in, touring with, booking, and managing bands since 1999, and was a roadie and mixing engineer for bands such as Steppenwolf, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Molly Hatchet, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Ty is also the creative director of the Madison Area Music Association – a charity organization that raises funds to put instruments and music education into local schools – and prides himself on being a leader of the DIY musician movement.

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0 MOUNTAIN DUST Premiere Music Video For Southern Doom Banger ‘Stop Screaming’ via Metal Injection

June 12, 2019
by Asher
· Mountain Dust · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 12, 2019

MOUNTAIN DUST Premiere Music Video For Southern Doom Banger ‘Stop Screaming’ via Metal Injection

Set To Play Heavy Montreal July 28th

Scheduled to perform at the world-renowned Heavy Montreal on July 28th, Montreal’s MOUNTAIN DUST has a new music video streaming on Metal Injection for their track ‘Stop Screaming’ in support of the band’s latest album “Seven Storms”, which was released last year. The audio for the video was actually recorded live off the floor and is not a lip-synced visual.

The band adds:

“We wanted to make sure that the video captured the heaviness and epic drama of the song and decided that making a truly live video shot from multiple angles in an impressive location like the Corona Theatre was the right approach. The theatre is like the 5th member of the band. It contributes so much vibe and even adds to the sound. We are very happy with the results.”

As regulars on the international festival circuit, they have toured extensively through Europe and made their place on several international charts. The grimey video is packed full of doomy southern rock vibes that is both melodic and heavy, with enough punch to keep listeners moving.

“Five out of five Satan salutes for Mountain Dust…the music breathed, but it breathed like Godzilla…Imagine Zeppelin on their first American tour, pre-superstardom; that’s the impression Mountain Dust left in their wake.” – CultMTL

Watch the video over on Metal Injection: https://metalinjection.net/video/mountain-dust-will-blow-you-away-with-their-live-performance-of-stop-screaming

“Seven Storms” is available on the band’s online store (CD, Vinyl) here, Spotify, Bandcamp, and all other major online retailers.

Track Listing:
1. Seven Storms (3:46)
2. White Bluffs (3:35)
3. Turn You In (5:11)
4. Inside The Rift (3:10)
5. You Could (4:11)
6. Into The Depths (3:46)
7. Witness Marks (5:44)
8. Old Chills (4:18)
9. Stop Screaming (7:06)

For more info:
www.mountaindustofficial.com/epk
http://www.facebook.com/mountaindust
http://www.instagram.com/mountaindust
https://twitter.com/mountaindusty

Bio:

Montreal’s Mountain Dust returned in 2018 with a powerful sophomore album entitled “Seven Storms”. The band is on track to further differentiate themselves from the modern rock herd with even more diverse instrumentation and songwriting prowess than their first effort, 2016’s “Nine Years”, which was well received the world over and secured them a deal with German boutique stoner rock imprint Kozmik Artifactz.

“Seven Storms” remains rooted in the heavy rock styles that emerged in the late 1960s/early ’70s but uniquely includes references to emotive soundscapes and cinematic “Spaghetti Western” scores. Vocalist Brendan Mainville continues to use descriptive imagery and clever storytelling to paint vivid pictures of both pain and triumph.

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0 WYKAN Premieres EP Stream”Brigid: Of The Night” via TheObelisk

June 6, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Wykan

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Montreal, QC – June 6, 2019

For fans of Pink Floyd meets Black Sabbath meets Mayhem

WYKAN Premieres EP Stream “Brigid: Of The Night” via TheObelisk

Founded in 2017 by guitarist Jeremy Perkins, Montreal’s WYKAN plays a blend of psychedelic doom, heavy blues, stoner rock and black metal in the classic format of bass, drums, and guitar. Their experimental and massive sounding music is best described as Pink Floyd meeting Black Sabbath meeting Mayhem for those who have never heard the band.

Set to release their sophomore EP “Brigid: Of The Night” on June 7, 2019, to follow their 2018 debut EP “Solace”, WYKAN is premiering the EP’s full stream via TheObelisk.net at the following link here.

The band’s line up for the EP features guest drummer Simon McKay of The Agonist rattling his talents on track #3 Reul-Iuil Bride (Star of Brigid) along WYKAN and EOHUM founder Jeremy Perkins on guitar, vocalist Barrie Butler (Eohum, ex-Tard), bassist Corey Thomas, best known for his own Jazz ensemble Backwater Township and drummer Dug Kawliss (ex-Tempete) who is on tracks #1 Imbolc (The Cleansing) and #2 Breo-Saighead (Triple Goddess).

“Brigid: Of The Night” also follows the band’s plan of releasing an EP every six to ten months and keep fans on a ceremonial run of emotion and space.

The EP will be available on Bandcamp as a $1 EP or more Pay-What-You-Want download.

Band founder Jeremy Perkins adds about the release:

“To add a little bit more detail about the inspiration for this EP; it’s based on the thematic for Wykan originally – a ceremonial get together – keeping in mind and heart, an atmospheric take on those three major genres I write with. Being Doom, Blackened whatever you wanna call it death or doom and Rock. This EP has a deep representation in regards to my roots personally and musically touches various genres, which are my inspirations. Being older Sabbath, Floyd, Hendrix, and bands like Immortal and Mayhem.

To expand on my writing for this EP I used an older Ovation acoustic for the intro, a 1992 Fender Stratocaster Ultra I’ve had for 23 yrs for the intro for track 2. ‘Breo-Saighead (Triple Goddess)’ and all solos and a 2018 Ibanez Prestige with high-end Dimarzio pickups for all the rest, cranked through my 15 pedals-pedalboard into a newer 5150’s head.

The transitions from the darker heavier blackened doom into soft rock and vice versa were done smoothly. I wrote most on acoustic beforehand and build. The progressiveness of Wykan continuously evolves and it feels together, feels even though you’re going from like some really soft atmospheric 70s rock beginning with an acoustic then transitioning to the black and death metalesque parts came out amazing to me on this EP and edible for the soul.

Anyone will notice, especially those reviewing this EP, that it’s kind of a trip in itself, which is what I want to do with Wykan and which is the idea, a story, an atmosphere, a soundscape for a ceremony, in this case summoning Brigíd. I was pleased with the overall outcome and look forward to another EP this fall.”

Show Dates:
Aug 6 – Montreal, QC – Casa del Popolo

Track Listing:
1. Imbolc (The Cleansing) (7:30)
2. Breo-Saighead (Triple Goddess) (7:08)
3. Reul-Iuil Bride (Star of Brigid) (5:20)
EP Length: 20:00

EP Line-Up:

Guitars: Jeremy Perkins

Vocals: Barrie Butler

Drums: Dug Kawliss

Bass: Corey Thomas

Featuring guest drummer :

Simon McKay (The Agonist ) on Track 3

Live Line-Up:
Drums: Dug Kawliss
Vocals: Barrie Butler
Guitars: J Harley Perkins
Bass: Corey Thomas

For more info:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WYKANBAND
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-dnw

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“an impressive debut, with enough hooks to catch ears wherever it gets play. So grab yourself a copy, turn it up, and consume some mean doom.” – The Burning Beard (Review – Solace EP 2018)

“A strange and bewildering piece of psychedelic doom metal, inspired by both old school doom and black metal, this debut by Canadian act Wykan is certainly something special. ” – Merchants of Air (Review – Solace EP 2018)

“Montreal riff metallers Wykan make their debut April 13 with the SolaceEP. It is not intended for background listening. Even at three tracks/24 minutes, it’s not the kind of thing you “just put on” while you’re picking up around the house or working or whatever you might be doing. It demands attention and demands it early.” – The Obelisk (Review – Solace EP 2018)

““The Gathering” is an undeniably intense song that passes through changing shades of mystery, tension, torment, and gloom. The stage is set through a slow, reverberating guitar melody, whose ringing tones create a mystical aura, and by a solemn, heavy riff that itself has an otherworldly cast. The increasingly acrobatic drumming and the vibrancy of the throbbing bass drive the energy of the song higher, as does the swirling lead, which creates a feeling of growing disquiet and pain, made even more distraught by the vocal combination of acidic rasping shrieks and harsh roars.” – No Clean Singing (Review – Solace EP 2018)

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