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0 Canadian Technical Death Metal ANOMALISM Unleash Their Fury With Video “Vicious Fiction” via NoCleanSinging

February 26, 2019
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· Anomalism · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 26, 2019

For fans of The Black Dahlia Murder, Psycroptic, The Faceless

Canadian Technical Death Metal ANOMALISM Unleash Their Fury With Video “Vicious Fiction” via NoCleanSinging

Burdened in cold, Anomalism is a new technical death metal band from the frozen wasteland of Winnipeg, Canada established in 2018. In the past months, they have been busy writing a recording their debut EP “Parasitic Spawn”, released in January 2019, which was very well received by the local scene and the global media.

Harnessing this momentum and raging forward with speed and technicality, Anomalism is premiering their new lyric video for “Vicious Fiction”.

This full-throttle technical attack focusing on childhood nightmare fuel is an excellent introduction to a band that is sure to make waves across both the Great White North and the rest of the world especially for fans of The Black Dahlia Murder, Psycroptic, and The Faceless.

“We are hoping to provide a classy, yet brutal listening experience to anyone that listens. One in which you can sip a glass of wine, play scrabble, and terrify your grandparents. In all seriousness, an experience in which people enjoy. Something that can resonate with the people that hear it. How and if we achieved that… we’ll have yet to see.”

The otherworldly, head-banging video “Vicious Fiction” is available via NoCleanSinging at the following link: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2019/02/26/an-ncs-video-premiere-anomalism-vicious-fiction/

“Parasitic Spawn” available for stream and download on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes.

Track Listing:
1. Vicious Fiction (3:22)
2. Cryptosphere (3:22)
3. Parasitic Spawn (3:07)
4. Plagues of Cognizance (4:31)
5. The Waiting Room (2:47)
EP Length: 17:09

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/AnomalismWpg/

BIO:

Sculpted from Winnipeg’s tallest snowbanks, Anomalism is a 4 piece Canadian technical death metal band formed in 2018. With riffs at breakneck speeds and drums that follow suit, they are still no strangers to groove. Focusing on writing memorable tunes that linger in the heads of those who hear them, Anomalism brings a healthy dose of accessible brutality to the table.

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0 Rockshots Records / Extreme Metal Music Signs Danish Symphonic Black Metal Duo SINNRS For Debut Album “Profound” Out April 26th

February 25, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · SINNRS

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Montreal, QC – February 25, 2019

Rockshots Records / Extreme Metal Music Signs
Danish Symphonic Black Metal Duo SINNRS For Debut Album “Profound” Out April 26th

Rockshots Records / Extreme Metal Music is proud to announce their latest signing of symphonic black metallers SINNRS. Formed in Denmark in 2017 by Nero (vocals/Strings/keys) and Maestus (drums), the duo will be unleashing their debut album “Profound” on April 26, 2019. Just over a year later after recording the album during January 2018 at Hertz Studio in Poland (where bands like Behemoth, Vader and Decapitated have produced material out of), the duo are ready to present their 10 tracks of their self-described pure dark matter for the world to hear.

Fully conceived and performed by Nero and Maestus, “Profound” merges the furious brutality of extreme metal with the elegance of classical and opera, giving listeners a dimensional musical experience of their self-described pure dark matter. The juxtaposition of punishing guitar riffs and relentless blastbeats with symphonic arrangements and soaring vocals is fascinating in the way it highlights the inherent differences and similarities these genres have. While classical fans might balk at the savagery of SINNRS’ sound, metal enthusiasts will enjoy getting swept up in the epicness the classical elements bring to the table. Whichever side you might fall on, “Profound” is an honest manifest that makes a wonderful spectacle out of a rather unlikely pairing.

Nero comments:

“The approach to “Profound”, for me, was to find a purpose for making music on a whole new scale. I wanted to explore and to create something new yet still with a massive sound for us. Since my greatest inspiration lies within the movie composing universe, I wanted to use that element in our music. That drama and suspense, “Profound” would be the first stone we would cast. And hopefully, creates rings that will reach out to the outer shores. We also wanted to let the album breathe, not over think every single riff plus we wanted to make the orchestral passages a very important part of the album. And this will also be in the future releases to come. We put a lot of hours to fit the guitar riffs for the strings and also put a lot of time into the drums, so they were not too technical and versatile all the time.”

Maestus adds:

“We have played very technically in other bands. Both of us is known on the local scene. But we dragged ourselves back into the shadows and created this first of many opuses under a new name. We wanted to be free of all the other things and keep the focus on SINNRS. We believe that with this band we have achieved musical enlightenment for ourselves. The next step is to promote and promote, play all the live shows we can. To show people that this is a serious outfit, who will never stop creating dark tunes in favor of the celestial plane. And the next opus will bear witness to that.”

SINNRS are currently streaming their two singles “It Calls Me” and “The Storm of I” via their Bandcamp (links listed below).

It Calls Me – https://sinnrs.bandcamp.com/track/it-calls-me

The Storm of I – https://sinnrs.bandcamp.com/track/the-storm-of-i

Album pre-order is available at http://bit.ly/sinnrs_preorder.

Track Listing:
1. Nihil (1:32)
2. To Derive Eden’s Flame (4:29)
3. The Storm of I (6:54)
4. Lift My Bones (6:52)
5. Renowned Praetorians (1:51)
6. No Promise To Mankind (5:06)
7. It Calls Me (5:32)
8. Et Sic Incipit (4:39)
9. Watch Her Soul Burn (3:09)
10. Commemorate None (6:57)
Album Length: 47:05

Line Up:
Nero – Vox / Strings / Keys
Maestus – Drums

For More Info:
https://www.rockshots.eu
https://www.facebook.com/sinnrs
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXFLbILe8MQa20JszKlSABg

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0 Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival Announces 2019 Lineup w/ Crobot, Great Electric Quest, Valley of the Sun, Disenchanter and More!

February 25, 2019
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· 420 Music & Arts Festival · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 25, 2019

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Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival Announces 2019 Lineup
w/ Crobot, Great Electric Quest, Valley of the Sun, Disenchanter and More!

Returning in a haze of smoke for the third year is Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival slated for the weekend of April 18-20, 2019. This three-day festival celebrates the 420 culture with a varied selection of stoner, sludge and psychedelic music, and the 2019 edition promises a solid lineup of local and international talent. The full festival pass is $60 CAD in advance, with single day tickets and other ticket packages available.

A new addition to the festival this year is a custom 420 Music & Arts Festival beer, which will be unveiled prior to the fest on March 29, 2019, at New Level Brewery with musical accompaniment from Hypnopilot and tasty munchies provided by Dogzilla. A standalone event from the festival, the admission is $10 and includes the first pint. Capacity is limited to 50 people, but the beer will be available at the festival and liquor stores in the vicinity of the festival venue.

Facebook event link

The main event will take place at the County Line Saloon April 18-20, 2019 and will include the musical stylings of Crobot, Valley of the Sun, Disenchanter, Mark Deutrom‘s Bellringer, The Grudge, Great Electric Quest and more! Expanding the genre selection even more than past years, there is something for every rock and metal lover from groovy rock, to hard rock blues, to party metal and sludgy psychedelic rock.

Full Festival Lineup:
Crobot (Pottsville, PA)
Great Electric Quest (San Diego)
Valley of the Sun (Cincinnati)
Disenchanter (Portland)
La Chinga (Vancouver)
Mark Deutrom’s Bellringer (Austin)
Woodhawk (Calgary)
HERON (Vancouver)
The Grudge (UK)
Mammoth Grove (Calgary)
Buffalo Bud Buster (Calgary)
Bloated Pig (Calgary)
BORT (Vancouver)
Denimachine (Calgary)
Rebuild/Repair (Edmonton)
Shadow Weaver (Calgary)
Black Hell Oil (Saskatoon)
The Baseborn Band (Calgary)
Brown Dwarf (Red Deer)
TerraGanja (Red Deer)
Father Moon (Calgary)
Row of Giants (Calgary)

Ticket Prices:

Thursday $15 Advance/ $20 Door

Friday $25 Advance/ $30 Door

Saturday $30 Advance/ $35 Door

Three day pass $60 Advance / $75 Door (unless sold out)

Other multiday ticket packages are available on the website.

https://www.420musicandartsfestival.ca/store-2/

Event Links:

Main Event: www.facebook.com/events/2159499584293238/

Expo: www.facebook.com/events/1000439500145565/

New Level Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: www.facebook.com/events/1216767781781769/

Pinball Tournament: www.facebook.com/events/2122446714675930/

About:

The 420 Music & Arts Festival is a Calgary-based Festival owned and organized locally. The Festival founders created the unique annual event as a medium to unite music, artists and both medical and recreational cannabis with a focus on changing common stereotypes.

Since their inaugural year in 2017, Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival is three days of rad music and fuzzy vibes. The festival showcases bands from across Canada, USA and overseas ranging from stoner rock, desert rock, doom & sludge metal and kick ass rock n roll along with multiple exhibitors and vendors related to 420 culture. Past headliners have been Dopethrone, Brant Bjork (Kyuss, Vista Chino) (special guest DJ set on 420), Sasquatch, La Chinga, Wo Fat, Anciients and Black Mastiff.

For all news about 420 Music & Arts Festival events, please visit the following links:

Official Website: https://www.420musicandartsfestival.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/420MusicAndArtsFestival
Twitter: https://twitter.com/420FestivalYYC
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/420musicandartsfestival
Travel Alberta: https://www.travelalberta.com/ca/events/420-music-and-arts-festival-6972/
Festival Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2159499584293238/
Pinball Tournament Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2122446714675930/

Media Partners:
Absolute Underground Magazine
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Calgary Metal Scene Events
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SKUNK Magazine

Business Partners/Sponsors:
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“Music and weed the stars of 420 Fest” – Calgary Herald

The 420 Music and Arts Festival is a homegrown bash…A primary goal of the festival organizers is to bring an outdoor festival feel to a single venue while providing a platform for western-Canadian marijuana activists.” The Gauntlet

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0 Northern Quebec’s BACKSTABBER Announces Show Dates + New Album “Conspiracy Theorist” Out Now!

February 22, 2019
by Asher
· Backstabber · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 22, 2019

For fans of Kataklysm, Hypocrisy, Decapitated, Deicide, At The Gates

Northern Quebec’s BACKSTABBER Announces Show Dates + New Album “Conspiracy Theorist” Out Now!

L-R: Patrick Gagné (Drums), Christian M. Thériault (Guitars & Vocals), Éric Séguin (Bass & Back Vocals)

Unleashing their debut beast “Conspiracy Theorist” on Feb 15th, Northern Quebec’s BACKSTABBER announces upcoming show dates in support of the release. The band will be performing a hometown show on March 2nd in Rouyn-Noranda supporting Quebec legends Anonymous along with Nova Spei and Horror Legacy. They are also scheduled to play another Northern Quebec show date on March 23rd in La Sarre with Abitabyss.

Show Dates:
March 2 – Rouyn-Noranda, QC – Scène Évolu-Son – info
March 23 – La Sarre, QC – La Brute du Coin – info

BACKSTABBER‘s debut album“Conspiracy Theorist” is a fierce 10 track full-length that encompasses themes about scandals, critiques of mainstream media and conspiracies such as hollow Earth. Remaining old school, there are no clean vocals or breakdowns here, just a solid and mature death/thrash metal album, with good flow and clear thought in the tracks and compositions.

Vocalist/guitarist Christian M. Thériault adds:

“‘Conspiracy Theorist’ is an album that’s meant to open your mind about the way the world revolves around us as it offers a new perspective on many issues that we see in our lives.”

Album Stream “Conspiracy Theorist” – https://youtu.be/MDQKkrgRVw4

Lyric Video – Geo Engineering – https://youtu.be/CnVm7OJnuYU

Music Video – Subterranean – https://youtu.be/qYXkfZdZBvg

Album CD order and download available through Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, and all major online retailers.

Track Listing:
1. Inaugural Address (1:18)
2. Whistle Blower (2:46)
3. No Privacy (3:35)
4. Subterranean (3:26)
5. Ink Spill (3:19)
6. The Hum (1:55)
7. My Disclosure (3:32)
8. Geo Engineering (3:37)
9. Banksters (4:06)
10. Conspiracy Theorist (4:50)
Album Length: 32:28

BACKSTABBER is:
Christian M. Theriault – Guitars & Vocals
Eric Seguin – Bass
Patrick Gagne – Drums

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/BackStabberMetal
https://www.instagram.com/backstabber_metal

BIO:

Hailing from Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada, Backstabber is a formidable death/thrash metal trio inspired by conspiracies, new technologies, philosophy, and history. Covering a vast number of themes throughout their music, Backstabber can be likened to a ‘loose cannon’ with no foreshadowing of what direction they will take next, musically.

Starting with themes and gradually adding riffs, drums, bass and finally vocals, they pride themselves on complimenting their compositions with energetic and interactive live shows, the entire reason for them writing their music.

Eager to bring raw and fierce metal to the ears of listeners, Backstabber has recorded their first full-length “Conspiracy Theorist” set to be released February 15, 2019.

Backstabber has shared the stage with Cattle Decapitation, Depths of Hatred, First Fragment, Ending Tyranny, Insurrection, Blinded by Faith, Aepoch and more.

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“Powered by drumwork that resembles a ferocious mix of machine-gun and mortar fire, Backstabber mount the attack with flurries of vicious, seething riffery and nail-gunning jab-fests, with the lyrics voiced in heartless, imperious roars. The devastation is pushed to further heights of frenzy with a shrill, eerily spiraling solo, and concludes with a hint of off-planet mystery.” – No Clean Singing

“Fast, frantic, politically minded and heavy” – Exclaim!

“Backstabber’s death metal is more of the modern variety (in a good way) with a very clean yet brutal sound and speed aplenty. The playing is insanely tight at times and it’s often hard to believe that this is only the first album of a relatively young band, their first demo having been released in 2016. Some passages are a little on the thrash side but for the most part, this is heavy, pounding, fast death metal driven by a drummer who is really asking for a speeding ticket. ” – 4/5 – The Metal Crypt

“The songs are heavy, and the death and thrash influences make for some fairly easy to get into head bobbing as each track progresses… Conspiracy Theorist is a solid beginning for Backstabber… Solid for those that want some new, well-rounded death metal.” – Dead Rhetoric

“Backstabber’s Conspiracy Theorist is a self-released album that makes one wonder how they haven’t been signed to any label yet… Backstabber have on their hands the first essential death metal release of 2019.” – 4/5 – Heavy Music HQ

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0 Out Now via Rockshots Records! MORTANIUS’ Debut Album ‘Till Death Do Us Part’

February 22, 2019
by Asher
· Mortanius · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 22, 2019

Out Now via Rockshots Records! MORTANIUS’ Debut Album ‘Till Death Do Us Part’

Philadelphia’s progressive power metal outfit MORTANIUS have released their debut album “Till Death Do Us Part” via Rockshots Records officially out as ofFebruary 22, 2019, to follow EPs ‘A Voice From Beyond’ (2016), ‘Savage Garden’ (2015), and ‘Ethereal Waltz’ (2014).

A progressive power metal band with symphonic and neo-classical elements, MORTANIUS was formed in 2013 by ex-Outlander vocalist Lucas Flocco and drummer Victor Cardone who were joined by guitarist Mike Gissi and bassist Jesse Shaw. From 2014 to 2016, the band recorded 3 EPs, each one steadily increasing the band’s online presence and fan base. In 2016, after the release of their third and most successful EP at the time, “A Voice From Beyond”, drummer Victor Cardone departed from the band.

A year later in 2017, MORTANIUS returned to the studio to create their first full-length album, “Till Death Do Us Part”. Ollie Bernstein (Ousiodes) recorded all lead guitars on the album, while AJ Larsen (of Madison Rising, Vicious) handled rhythm guitar duties. MORTANIUS also reached out to renowned power metal singers, Leo Figaro (Minstrelix, Dragon Guardian) and Jonas Heidgert (Dragonland) to provide guest vocals. “Till Death Do Us Part” featured the longest production cycle out of any of MORTANIUS‘ previous releases, finally wrapping up production a year later, in the fall of 2018. This album features MORTANIUS‘ most fully fleshed out and dynamic compositions, tightest performances, and highest quality production to date.

Vocalist Lucas Flocco comments:

“The album features a mixture of progressive and power metal. The songs all have melodic vocals that sing catchy lines. Choirs and harmonized vocals are featured heavily. Lead guitars shred fast and harmonized beautifully with each other, and the rhythm guitars are tight and intricate. Keyboards play an integral part to the sound of the album, providing atmospheric flavor and sometimes carrying the main melodies.”

“Till Death Do Us Part” is available via Rockshots Records online store here.

Lyric Video “Facing The Truth” – https://youtu.be/CAsNWaM6SMs

Lyric Video “Last Christmas” (WHAM cover) – https://youtu.be/1ov8ZfVSKtg

Spotify – http://smarturl.it/Mortanius_SPOTIFY

Track Listing:
1. Facing the Truth (feat Leo Figaro) (5:11)
2. Disengage (10:17)
3. Jaded (feat Jonas Heidgert) (9:02)
4. Till Death Do Us Part (18:23)
5. Last Christmas (Wham cover) (5:56)
Album Length: 48:50

For More Info:
https://www.rockshots.eu
https://www.facebook.com/mortaniusband
https://twitter.com/mortaniusband
https://www.youtube.com/user/Mortaniusband
https://www.instagram.com/mortaniusband

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“After cooking up a few EP’s in the first five years of their existence, progressive power metallers Mortanius’ first album, Till Death Do Us Part, has come out of the shadows. The American group’s musical objective of creating unique music is definitely achieved, resulting in a sound that is accurately described as the Castlevania soundtrack going prog…Till Death Do Us Part delivers a one-of-a-kind, almost avant-garde experience.” – The Metal Observer

“Mortanius is a solid band with a versatile vocalist and meshes many cool sounds together. The modern progressive bands tend to be kookier, and also heavier for the most part. They blend in the classic prog metal sounds that give them that majestic sound they’re achieving with heavily layered synthesizer and keyboard tracks as well. It’s a phenomenal album, pick it up when it comes out!” – Technical Music Review

“All in all, there is a lot to like about Till Death Do Us Part. The musicians involved are all very talented, the vocals are excellent and quirky enough to stand out, and there are a lot of memorable moments throughout.” – Noizze UK

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0 Vancouver’s GETAWAY VAN Premiere Debut Self-Titled Album Stream via Stoned Meadow of Doom

February 22, 2019
by Asher
· Getaway Van · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 21, 2019

For fans of Truckfighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, ZZ Top

Vancouver’s GETAWAY VAN Premiere Debut Self-Titled Album Stream via Stoned Meadow of Doom

Self Titled Debut Out Feb 23rd

New to the Vancouver rock scene, GETAWAY VAN has been manoeuvering through venues to bring their slightly out of control punky blues stoner fuzz rock to entertained audiences for the past year. Collectively, the band shares a broad taste in music and using that to their advantage it’s translated into a record full of different styles and influences that they are gearing up to release on February 23, 2019.

But before the album officially runs loose, the band has teamed up with Youtube channel Stoned Meadow of Doom for the premiere of the album’s full stream.

The band adds:

“Welcome to the world of Getaway Van. This is our debut full-length, self-titled album. This is something that we are all really proud of. Something that all four of us have seen coming for the better part of a year and a half. Now that it’s here, we are stoked to share it with everyone. You’ll be able to pick out basically every sub-genre that’s been derived from rock in this album, with lyrical content that spans from self-loathing and depression, to love, to serial killers, to cars. We really hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it! (And as much as we REALLY enjoy playing it). Thanks for listening.”

Listen to GETAWAY VAN in full at the following link: https://youtu.be/r_Wr6EhFvqg

GETAWAY VAN‘s self-titled debut album follows the band’s two 2018 released EPs, ‘Brokedown’ and ‘Burnouts’. The band showcases a sound that is foot-to-the-floor rock n’ roll sure to shake rooms like a straight piped V8. Bringing roots of stoner rock, blues, punk, and folk, GETAWAY VAN is your very own experience of controlled chaos.

The self-titled album will be available February 23rd through the following links:
Bandcamp
iTunes
Amazon

Show Dates:
Feb 23 – New Westminister, BC – Bully’s Studios (Fallen Fest)
March 2 – Vancouver, BC – The Bourbon

Track Listing:
1. Intro (4:42)
2. Branches (4:56)
3. Comin’ Back (3:54)
4. Follow Me (5:11)
5. Ugh (3:57)
6. Blacktop Mistress (4:35)
7. You Make Everything (4:06)
8. Lord I’ve Been Running (4:26)
9. So Long (6:12)
10. Outro (1:26)
Album Length: 43:28

For more info:
Official Website: www.getawayvanmusic.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getawayvanband
Twitter: www.twitter.com/getawayvanband
Instagram: www.instagram.com/getawayvanband
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-cWI

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“Continuing in the same vein of Truckfighters-esque stoner rock heard on January’s Burnouts EP, we are treated to a much fuller sound on this release… It’s meatier, it’s harder, it’s heavier. If that sounds a bit pornographic, you’re not far off, because this is a dirty record — full of fuzz and viscera.” – Vancity Rockers

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0 Bravewords Premiere: Blackened Death Trio OCULUM DEI Streaming Debut Album “Dreams of Desire and Torment” Out Feb 22nd

February 21, 2019
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· Music News · Oculum Dei

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Montreal, QC – February 21, 2019

For fans of Dark Funeral, Behemoth, Belphegor, Carach Angren, Emperor, Mayhem, Immortal

Bravewords Premiere: Blackened Death Trio OCULUM DEI Streaming Debut Album “Dreams of Desire and Torment” Out Feb 22nd

L-R = Zebulv (guitars and vocals), Camalus (guitars), Tenebris – (bass, drum and key programming)
Photo By Kenny Kivett

Hailing from the ashes of Charlotte, USA’s darker side comes forth the blackened death trio, Oculum Dei. Mixing different elements and influences of black metal, the band is set to bring forth a horde of darkness and engage listeners into a realm of deep, chaotic experiences.

Hellbent to unleash their demonic war chants from their debut full length “Dreams of Desire and Torment” on February 22, 2019, the band has teamed with Bravewords.com for the exclusive premiere for the album’s full stream.

The band adds:

“The album as a whole is an eclectic mix of slow dark black metal jumping into extreme black riffs sometimes slowed down with a death metal riff and into acoustic guitars. There is no set template for this one, just a groove and feel that each of us has brought to the table.”

Listen to “Dreams of Desire and Torment” in full at http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-oculum-dei-streaming-dreams-of-desire-and-torment-in-full

First forming as a studio project in 2016 by Tenebris (bass/drum and keys programming), Camalus (guitar) and Zebulv (vocals/guitar), Oculum Dei has taken their influences of Emperor, Behemoth and Dark Funeral and push an eclectic unholy blasphemy as far as it will go in the Southern USA’s Bible Belt.

Not content to remain as a studio project, the trio has begun performing locally and have shared the stage with Carach Angren, Wolfheart, and Mors Principum Est. Clad in corpse paint with an elaborate and continuously evolving stage show, Oculum Deihas heavily invested into their extreme visionary madness.

Download and stream of singles “Blinded By Gods” and “Dreams of Desire and Torment” available on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon.

Lyric Video “Blinded By Gods” – https://youtu.be/pErRCs6_mbM

Music Video “Dreams of Desire and Torment” – https://youtu.be/YXjPyNvOTvI

Music Video “Involuntary Pandemic” – https://youtu.be/9GxsK-7viEg

Show Dates:
Feb 23 – Spartanburg, NC – Ground Zero – (Album Release Show) – info
March 2 – Lynchburg, VA – The Stoney Badger Tavern
April 11 – Spartanburg, NC – Ground Zero w/ Aborted, Cryptopsy, Benighted, Hideous Divinity
April 27 – Charlotte, NC – The Rabbit Hole
May 22 – Spartanburg, NC – Ground Zero – w/Archspire, Wormhole, Virvum, Inferi
May 24 – Charlotte, NC – The Milestone w/ Mysteriarch, Misanthropic Aggression, Valle Crucis
July 10 – Washington, DC – TBA
July 11 – Baltimore, MD – TBA
July 12 – Atlantic City, NJ – TBA
July 13 – Brooklyn, NY – Lucky Tavern
August 16 – Asheville, NC – Ole Shaky’s – NYDM Fest – info

Track Listing:
1. Involuntary Pandemic
2. Ghost In The Corridors
3. Kingdom Of Hell
4. Dreams Of Desire And Torment
5. A Cold Winters Plight
6. Blinded By Gods
7. A Mist Of Heaven Inside Of Hell

Oculum Dei is:
Tenebris (Bass, Drum And Key Programming)
Camalus (Guitars)
Zebulv (Guitars And Vocals)

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/oculumdei
https://twitter.com/OculumO
http://www.instagram.com/oculum_dei_official
Online Store – https://oculumdei.bigcartel.com
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-cQg

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0 FALLEN LEGION Announces Ontario Show Dates + New Music Video “Monster Reborn”

February 20, 2019
by Asher
· Fallen Legion · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 20, 2019

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

FALLEN LEGION Announces Ontario Show Dates + New Music Video “Monster Reborn”

New EP “Downfall” Out Now!

Canadian whiplash tyrants FALLEN LEGION have announced upcoming Ontario show dates (listed below) in support of their latest EP “Downfall” released May 2018. The EP features six energetic, unorthodox, progressive, spirited and memorable tracks along with guest vocals and keyboard from Cradle of Filth’s Lindsay Schoolcraft on the song “New Skin” plus the release has peaked #7 on the Top 20 July 2018 Canadian College Radio Loud Charts.

This past January, FALLEN LEGION also released their latest music video for their track “Monster Reborn”, which can be viewed at https://youtu.be/lc0NPYaEKgo.

Since their formation in 2008, FALLEN LEGION have played with bands like Soilwork, Havok, Unearth, Battlecross, and 36 Crazy Fists along with releasing two other well-received EPs “Screams From The Dungeon” (2012) and “Infinite Archive” (2015). The band is an eclectic metal brigade of influences from Gojira, Korn, Iron Maiden, Dethklok, and Antonio Vivaldi.

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

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

Lyric Video – “New Skin” ft. guest vocals from Cradle of Filth’s Lindsay Schoolcraft– https://youtu.be/oVEwS7WQ5GA

Music Video – “No Way Out” – https://youtu.be/u_uMMQb5HVc

Show Dates:
Feb 22 – Brantford, ON – Our Place – info
March 9 – London, ON – Old East 765 – info
March 29 – Kitchener, ON – The Boathouse – info
March 30 – Toronto, ON – Tail Of The Junction – info
April 6 – Oshawa, ON – The Atria – info

For More Info:
https://fallenlegionband.com
https://www.facebook.com/FallenLegionMetal
https://twitter.com/6FALLEN6LEGION6
https://www.instagram.com/fallen.legion.band
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bKo
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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#7 FALLEN LEGION on Top 20 July 2018 Canadian College Radio Loud Charts (Earshot)

“Downfall is an impressive effort…Their musicianship is first class…” – Hellbound

“The band brings and fuses influences from Gojira, Korn, Iron Maiden, and Dethlok with its deeper lyricism and heavier tunes. The EP has something for all metal fans. ” – Canadian Beats

“If you are interested in bands such as Veil of Maya, Between The Buried And Me, Protest The Hero then you really ought to seek these guys out. If they can produce an EP of this quality when they are unsigned just what are they going to be doing then they have a label behind them?” – Frame Music Mag

“Like a cocktail of the idiosyncrasies of metal’s greatest eccentrics, Fallen Legion’s debut EP caters firmly to fans of the weirder shades of the genre. As easily comparable at one moment to System Of A Down as it is to Between The Buried And Me at another, ‘Downfall’ blends its frenetic savagery with an underlying wackiness to satisfying effect…With multiple listens bearing increasing rewards, Fallen Legion is a name to remember for anyone whose musical tastes teeter on the edge of sanity.” – Uber Rock

“Fallen Legion have proven their aggression, established their fluidity in the metal genres and now I just cannot wait to see how they progress as a band over the coming years.” – Overdrive Music Mag

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0 Power Metallers LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Premiere Cover Video of Synthwave Duo THE MIDNIGHT’s “Los Angeles” via MetalSucks

February 17, 2019
by Asher
· Lords of The Trident · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 17, 2019

For fans of Dream Evil, Unleash the Archers, Iron Maiden, Dio

Power Metallers LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Premiere Cover Video of Synthwave Duo THE MIDNIGHT’s “Los Angeles” via MetalSucks

New Album ‘Shadows From The Past” Out Now!

New Acoustic Album “Pull The Plug” Out Now!

Top L-R Lords of the Trident Current Line Up
Master Hercule “Herc” Schlagzeuger (Lead Drums) | Baron Taurean Helleshaar (Lead Guitar) | Fang VonWrathenstein (Lead Vocals) | Asian Metal (Lead Guitar) | Pontifex Mortis (Lead Bass)
Photo Credit – Mary Sweeney

American power metal warriors LORDS OF THE TRIDENT are not shy in hiding their enjoyment for other genres outside the realm of metal. Being fans of synthwave, the band demonstrate their love for one of their favorite duo’s, THE MIDNIGHT, by releasing a video cover for the single “Los Angeles” premiered via MetalSucks‘ column Synthwave Sunday.

The band comments:

“Outside of metal, one of our favorite bands is The Midnight. After seeing the band live in Chicago, we thought it would be fun to do a metal cover of one of our favorite songs: “Los Angeles”. This video is dedicated to the band, and to all the metalheads wearing battle jackets that we saw in the audience!”

Check out the video at the following link: http://www.metalsucks.net/2019/02/17/synthwave-sunday-power-metallers-lords-of-the-trident-cover-the-midnights-los-angeles/

LORDS OF THE TRIDENT unleashed their 7th studio album “Shadows From The Past” during August 2018 along with releasing this past January their first 100% Patreon-funded acoustic album entitled “Pull The Plug” that features all-acoustic re-recorded LORDS OF THE TRIDENT fan-favorite songs from past albums along with a few loved covers by the band.

To hear the full stream of “Pull The Plug”, please visit the band’s Bandcamp here.

Digital stream and download of “Shadows From The Past” is available on the band’s website here plus Spotify, iTunes and Amazon.

To order their limited edition Blood Red Vinyl, which is a dual vinyl, 45RPM that comes with a Gatefold Booklet with artwork/lyric insert along with a 320kbps MP3 download card is available exclusively here.

Videos:
LOTT – Metal Musicians React To Pop Music here.
SEGA CD band playthrough “Chasing Shadows”here.
“Death Dealer” here.
“Tormentor” here.
“Burn It Down” ft. Unleash The Archers vocalist Brittney Slayes here.
“Reaper’s Hourglass” here.
“Zero Hour” (360 Degree VR) here.

Show Dates:
Aug 10 – Madison, WI – Mad With Power Fest – info
Sept 22 – Madison, WI – The Annex at Red Zone – info w/ Battle Beast

For more info:
http://www.lordsofthetrident.com
http://www.facebook.com/LordsOfTheTrident
http://www.twitter.com/LordsOfTrident
http://instagram.com/lordsofthetrident

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0 RED CAIN Premiere Music Video “Zero” via EverythingIsNoise; Album “Kindred: Act I” Out March 1st

February 14, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Red Cain

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Montreal, QC – February 14, 2019

For fans of Kamelot, Symphony X, Alter Bridge, Tesseract, Ghost

RED CAIN Premiere Music Video “Zero” via EverythingIsNoise; Album “Kindred: Act I” Out March 1st

Born out of the emerging metal scene of Calgary, AB, RED CAIN is a modern melodic metal project with European roots. With intricate songwriting, a heavy yet melodic feel reminiscent of progressive acts, and eerie ambient elements, RED CAIN champion a fluid, dynamic, and unique musical style centered around telling dark, conceptual Faustian sagas and constructing those into an unforgettable live experience. Listeners might well pick out elements reminiscent of such luminary acts as Kamelot, Symphony X, Tesseract, Draconian, Marilyn Manson, whipped into a venomous new shape.

With the release of their first full-length “Kindred: Act I” on the horizon (March 1, 2019), RED CAIN are proud to premiere their first full music video for “ZERO” via EverythingIsNoise.

For this video, the RED CAIN collaborated with world-class director Rik Zak and cinematographer Jun Ren to recreate their own vision of the vampire myth based on the tale of Osiris – the Egyptian god of the dead – and incorporated this vision into the concept behind the album itself.

Filmed in the dystopian and inhospitable badlands of Drumheller, Alberta, the story-driven video features RED CAIN frontman Evgeniy Zayarny alongside R.A.V. – vocalist of power metal collective Ravenous, in the main roles, and follows the track’s lyrical content in exploring the relationship between fate and free will, success and failure, the search for immortality – and an inglorious death.

With the video of “ZERO”, they travel to ancient Egypt – dry, scorched, old as time, built on top of dead empires; littered with secrets and the devoured remains of hundreds of gods.

Watch “ZERO” at the following link: http://everythingisnoise.net/premieres/follow-the-ancient-myth-of-osiris-with-red-cains-video-for-zero/

RED CAIN‘s debut full length “Kindred: Act I” was produced by Sascha Laskow (Every Hour Kills, ex-Divinity) with the band at Perfect Filth Studios and features guests Kobra Paige (Kobra And The Lotus), Daniel Louden (Benevolent Like Quietus) and guitarist Tyler Corbett. The album’s artwork was done by Timur Khabirov with cover design by Igor Zayarny.

Album pre-order for “Kindred: Act I” is available on Bandcamp here along with previously released singles on iTunes, CD Baby, Spotify.

Lyric Video – Wing of The Crow” ft. Kobra Paige (Kobra and The Lotus)– https://youtu.be/–MNPiODQD8
Music Video – “Snakebouquet” – https://youtu.be/Lk9Wi2lzbW0

Track Listing:
1. Snakebouquet (6:07)
2. Midnight Sarabande (5:26) (guest guitar from Tyler Corbett)
3. Zero (6:22)
4. Blood & Gold (4:32)
5. Juliet (5:03) (guest vocals Daniel Louden of Benevolent Like Quietus)
6. All Is Violence (5:40)
7. Wing of The Crow (6:00) (guest vocals Kobra Paige of Kobra and The Lotus)
Album Length: 39:12

Album Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Brendan Doll – Guitar
Noah Bockmuehl – Guitar
Rogan McAndrews – Bass
Taylor Gibson – Drums

Live Line Up:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Carlos Cruz – Guitar
Noah Bockmuehl – Guitar
Rogan McAndrews – Bass
Taylor Gibson – Drums

For more info:
http://facebook.com/redcainofficial
http://www.twitter.com/RedCainArmy
http://www.instagram.com/RedCainArmy

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Highlight: #9 – RED CAIN – Canadian National Loud Chart – (Earshot) – Nov 15, 2016 (2016 S/T EP)

“With a lot of buzz surrounding the new recording, the local scene is soon going to start seeing this group all over local venues.” – PureGrainAudio (2016 S/T EP)

“Red Cain comes at you with a head-banging force. The impact when you hear the song Guillotine will be leaving you wanting to hear more!” – CFMU 93.3 FM – Master Radio (Hamilton, ON) (2016 S/T EP)

“What works best for Red Cain are those spots in between the sheer intensity of what’s on display – a proper dynamic understanding of quieter introspection, something that makes Opeth and Steven Wilson so brilliant. At 24 minutes and change, Red Cain are on the right path, sure to drum up significant interest as the band deliver songs that contain hooks while pushing boundaries – always the best game plan for long-term appeal in this genre.” – Dead Rhetoric (2016 S/T EP)

“A strong new band in the progressive metal genre, performed with ardor and passion! ” – Lords of Metal

“Red Cain have the songs and are worthy of your time if you are seeking a new symphonic metal band.” – Get Ready To Rock

“it is powerful stuff waiting for ye that risks to blast the socks off your feet.” – Rock Music Raider

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