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0 Rockshots Records: Christian Power Prog S91 Posts New Lyric Video “Constantine The Great”

  • February 28, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · S91 - Rockshots Records

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Montreal, QC – February 28, 2019

Rockshots Records: Christian Power Prog S91 Posts New Lyric Video “Constantine The Great”

New Album “Along The Sacred Path” Out March 22, 2019

Italian Christian power prog metal band S91 will be unleashing their sophomore album “Along The Sacred Path” on March 22, 2019, via Rockshots Records and are excited to share with fans their new lyric video for the first single “Constantine The Great” at the following link: https://youtu.be/jY3SxnJZPOM.

S91‘s new album follows their 2016 debut full length “Behold The Mankind”, which was a concept release about the history of humanity from the point of view of Christian theology. That album was produced by Cristiano Bertocchi (Labyrinth, Vision Divine, Wind Rose) with mastering done by Simone Mularoni (Domination Studios). Received well by critics and audiences, the debut opened doors for the band to tour across Italy and abroad, including a performance at the latest edition of “Elements Of Rock” (Switzerland), the largest Christian metal festival in Europe.

The band explains their sophomore full length:

“‘Along The Sacred Path’ is a concept album that traces the history of Christianity, continuing the narrative from “Behold The Mankind”. The story is told through the life of some key figures that are not always considered positive by everyone. The main goal is to show how the Gospel message has spread in its original form, becoming the fabric of modern Western society. Scrolling through the track listing, you will see that all the characters are of European origin.”

Album pre-order is available on Rockshots Records at https://shop.rockshots.eu/en/cd/1129-s91-along-the-sacred-path-.html.

Previous releases can be heard on the band’s Bandcamp, Youtube and Spotify.


Track Listing:
1 – Constantine the Great (5:40)
2 – Saint Patrick (5:24)
3 – Pope Gregory I (3:38)
4 – Olaf II Haraldsson (5:02)
5 – Godfrey of Bouillon (5:02)
6 – Joan of Arc (4:42)
7 – Martin Luther (4:39)
8 – John Williams (8:18)
9 – Dietrich Bonhoeffer (10:50)
Album Length: 53:19

S91 are:
Maria “Marì” Londino: Lead Vocals
Francesco “Franz” Romeggini: Guitars, Lead/Backing Vocals
Giacomo “Jack” Manfredi: Bass
Francesco “Frank” Londino: Keyboards
Giacomo “Giachi” Mezzetti: Drums and Percussions, Lead/Backing Vocals

For More Info:
http://www.rockshots.eu
http://www.facebook.com/S91band

About:

S91 was formed in 2006 with the intention of playing rock music with Christian lyrics. After several lineup changes and the release of some self-released albums, the band developed its’s own sound influenced by progressive-metal with psychedelic and symphonic influences. In 2012, the band began to write their debut album “Behold the Mankind” in collaboration with producer Cristiano Bertocchi (Labyrinth, Vision Divine, Wind Rose). The album was released in 2016 on the label “Underground Symphony”. The album’s concept was about the history of humanity from the point of view of Christian theology. The audience response was well received and pushed the band to perform on great festivals such as Elements Of Rock in Switzerland (the greatest European Christian Metal festival). S91 are currently wrapping up their follow up release “Along The Sacred Path” due out March 2019 via Rockshots Records.

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0 ACCURSED SPAWN Announce Ontario / Quebec Show Dates+ Set To Unleash Brutal Debut Album “The Virulent Host” March 22 via PRC Music

  • February 28, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Accursed Spawn · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 28, 2019

 

For fans of Cannibal Corpse, Decapitated, Suffocation, Beyond Creation, Obscura, Dying Fetus

ACCURSED SPAWN Announce Ontario / Quebec Show Dates

Set To Unleash Brutal Debut Album “The Virulent Host” March 22 via PRC Music

Streaming Blistering Single “Bhopal ’84”


L-R: Adam Pell (guitar, vocals) Weiyun Lu (bass) Luke Wargasm (vocals) Jay Cross (drums) Paul Kelly (guitar)
Photo Credit: Brittany Dawn Kreatives

Founded in Ottawa in 2010 with a singular purpose to transform raw aggression into music, ACCURSED SPAWN mixes influences from old and new forms of extreme metal, resulting to date in a renowned energetic live show, and a handful of recorded songs.

Set to unleash their debut full length “The Virulent Host” on March 22, 2019, via PRC Music, the band will be hitting the road for shows in Quebec and Ontario, which includes performing their local album launch show in Ottawa on March 30th and on May 3rd date of PRC Music’s 3-day fest Metal Bash in Montreal, QC. (dates listed below.)

Show Dates:
March 23 – Rimouski, QC – Spect’Art Rimouski-Salle Desjardins-Telus (PRC Music Metal Bash Showcase) – info
March 30 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf – (Album Release Show) – info – w/ Bookakee, A Scar For The Wicked, Messora
April 12 – Quebec City, QC – Le D’Auteuil – info w/ The Flaying (CD Release Show), Spirit of Rebellion
May 3 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar (PRC Music Metal Bash Fest) – info

With a unique sound and style that stands apart from the crowd, ACCURSED SPAWN‘s debut full length is the next step in the band’s evolution of musical expression to follow a mix of demos and EPs since 2010.

“The Virulent Host” is a fiery and passionate take on modern death metal, influenced by thrash and brutal death that stands head and shoulders above many of their contemporaries. The production quality truly stands among the titans of death metal, thanks to Chris Donaldson, guitarist for legendary death metal unit Cryptopsy applying his talents and experience to mix and master the album at The Grid Studios in Montreal, QC. Donaldson has previously worked on records for high profile names such as Cryptopsy, Beyond Creation, Despised Icon, The Agonist, Beneath The Massacre, and Neuraxis. The artwork was done by highly esteemed artist Remy Cooper of Headsplit Design (Origin, Beyond Creation, Psycroptic, Pig Destroyer, Whitechapel, Thy Art Is Murder, Cryptopsy, Suicide Silence, Arch Enemy).

The band adds:

“‘The Virulent Host’ represents a huge step up in all ways for Accursed Spawn: the production is exceptional (thanks to Christian Donaldson and The Grid), the hooks are quite memorable, the string work is phenomenal (between the blistering solos and fretless bass, there’s quite a lot in there for string players), and the delivery is both consistent but also fresh. It’s our first ever “full length” record and fans that have been with the band since our inception should be quite pleased with the delivery. We’ve road-tested most of the songs at this point, and the mosh pits speak for themselves.”

ACCURSED SPAWN‘s first single “Bhopal ’84” can be heard at https://youtu.be/0CQ0bcf7vkU

Album pre-order available on iTunes, Amazon.

Track Listing:
1. Bhopal ’84 (3:53)
2. Bloodforged (2:48)
3. Interrogated Bludgeonment (6:08)
4. The Virulent Host (4:56)
5. Cesium 137 (6:10)
6. The Ageless Curse (3:32)
7. Shotgun Facelift (4:22)
8. Mass Glossectomy (3:50)
9. Dogmatic Affliction (5:44)
Album Length: 41:26

Album Band Line Up:
Weiyun Lu (Bass)
Jay Cross (Drums)
Adam Pell (Guitar)
Paul Kelly (Guitar)
Luke Wargasm (Vocals)

Live Band Line Up:
Weiyun Lu (Bass)
Jay Cross (Drums)
Adam Pell (Guitar)
Max Warwick (Vocals)

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/accursedspawn
https://twitter.com/accursedspawn
https://accursedspawn.bandcamp.com
http://www.prcmusic.com
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bHs

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“Canadian death metal machine Accursed Spawn are snapping necks with their fast-paced, groove-heavy take on the genre, as you’ll hear on “Bhopal ’84.” Leading with angular riffs before settling into a whiplash-inducing groove, Accursed Spawn inject brief bursts of technicality throughout the song, keeping it engaging throughout the four minutes.” – Decibel Magazine

“Right out of the gate they explode in a brutal, hyper-accelerated frenzy of munitions-grade drumming, machine-gun riffing, and guttural roaring.” – No Clean Singing

“A barrage of thunderous drums is complemented by sometimes intricate guitar work that will just tear you ears apart. These guys barely slow down long enough for you to take half a breath.” – The Metal Crypt

“Death Metal Worth Its Salt” – Yell! Magazine

“‘Bhopal 84’ is anger with a purpose, the brutal and violent lyrics of death metal hit so much harder when you realize that the horrors they are describing are accounts of a true event. “As long as corporate greed overshadows human need, the elite will succeed whilst the rest of us bleed” Luke Wargasm roars, and it is impossible not to share his anger towards a faceless corporation that is responsible for the deaths of so many without consequence. Whilst the lyrics and message are commendable, they would mean nothing if the music wasn’t up to scratch. ‘Bhopal 84’ sees ‘Accursed Spawn’ at the top of their game with thundering drums and savage riffs throughout. Easily one of the best songs that ‘Accursed Spawn’ have released so far, we are very excited to see how the band progress in their upcoming debut.” – Spirit Level Magazine

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0 LA’s OUR DYING WORLD Delves Into Personal Struggles With Debut EP “Expedition” Out March 18th

  • February 27, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Our Dying World

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Montreal, QC – February 27, 2019

 

For fans of Testament, As I Lay Dying, Slayer, Havok, Amon Amarth, Skeletonwitch

LA’s OUR DYING WORLD Delves Into Personal Struggles With Debut EP “Expedition” Out March 18th

Streaming Singles “Liberation” & “Post Mortem”

 

OUR DYING WORLD, from Los Angeles, USA have compiled 5 heavy hitting tracks on their debut EP “Expedition” set to be released March 18, 2019. These tracks all have a personal meaning to Tom Tierney (drums) who envisioned the EP and went on to write it, later recruiting the rest of the lineup to finish the project.

Two singles have been released already from “Expedition” and the diversity between the two tracks shows that not only does the band have remarkable flexibility and musicianship, but they are able to captivate a wide audience using a variety of well-crafted elements. “Post Mortem” is a fast thrash attack conveying anger and determination whereas “Liberation” is a melodic doomy song that explores pain and suffering but also self-perseverance.

“Liberation” is available on YouTube

“Post Mortem” is available on YouTube

 

“Expedition” is a walkthrough Tierney’s year of struggles and letdowns in 2018.

“Emotionally, it was a tough year where a lot of life was rearranged and new foundations had to be created. Each song covers a topic or event that transpired, leading to the creation of the record as a whole.”

Tierney and Our Dying World invite the masses, especially fans of Testament, As I Lay Dying, Slayer and Amon Amarth to this personal “Expedition” on March 18, 2019, available at for pre-order on Bandcamp.

Singles “Liberation” and “Post Mortem” available for download and stream on iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify.

Track Listing:
1. The Desert Of The Real
2. Post Mortem – Ft. Ray Sanchez
3. The Tyrant
4. Consequence
5. Liberation
6. Culticide
7. Armageddon
Album Length:

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by:
Tom Tierney (bass, drums, guitars, vocals on Liberation)
Chris Buzea (Clean Guitar on Consequence, Solo on Liberation)
David Ainsworth (Vocals on all songs except Liberaton)
Ray Sanchez (Solo on Post Mortem)
Nick Laux (Orchestration on Liberation)
• All songs written by: Tom Tierney
• Produced by: Charlie Waymire
• Mixed by: Charlie Waymire
• Mastered by: Ernesto Homeyer
• Album Artwork by: Stephen McCorry

Album Band Line Up: 
Tom Tierney
David Ainsworth
Chris Buzea
Nick Laux

Live Band Line Up: 
David Ainsworth
Ruben Figueroa
Chris Buzea
Nick Laux
Tom Tierney

For more info:
www.ourdyingworld.com
www.facebook.com/ourdyingworld
www.instagram.com/ourdyingworld
www.twitter.com/ourdyingworld11

Bio:

Our Dying World was conceived in 2018 by renowned metal musician Tom Tierney. After a series of major life challenges, the story of Tierney’s evolution has become the first chapter of Our Dying World.

The first EP entitled “Exhibition” is the story of loss, drawn through time, to find inner peace and an acceptance of life’s immense struggles. The concept of ODW’s first record can be summed up simply: ‘Find the strength inside you to carry on’ -Even when it feels like there’s nothing left to give.

“Our Dying World is evolving fast. There’s a lot of work for us to do, but if it was easy that would defeat the purpose of the record and concept itself. Our record, our message, and our journey are for you. We do this in the hope that our fans embrace our music as much as we embrace anyone of you that are struggling to pierce through the challenges and speed bumps of this mortal coil. So stay tuned. Exclusives, singles, and behind the scenes videos are on their way. We invite you to find us on social media and walk this path with us. Together we will prevail.”

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0 HAMMERDRONE Releases Crushing New Video “An Ever Increasing Wave” via Bravewords

  • February 27, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Hammerdrone · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 27, 2019

For fans of At The Gates, Amon Amarth, Carcass, Kataklysm, Unleashed

Hammerdrone Releases Crushing New Video “An Ever Increasing Wave” via Bravewords

L-R: Rick Cardellini – Lead Guitar, Vinnie Cardellini – Drums, Graham Harris – Vocals, Curtis Beardy – Rhythm Guitar, Teran Wyer – Bass

Photo Credit: Suzy Cardellini

Hammerdrone, hailing from Calgary, Canada has been an anchor in the Canadian underground metal community for just shy of a decade and flaunts their face-melting brand of old school melodic death metal in their aggressive and mellifluous new music video “An Ever Increasing Wave” premiering on Bravewords.

The veterans in Hammerdrone continue to enjoy musical success heightened by their appearance at the National Wacken Metal Battle Finals in 2018. Fast paced with magnificent guitar solos against the turbulent rhythms, the video is a chance to see the band in action in a live show style plus a teaser to their forthcoming EP entitled “A Trinity of Rage” due out later in 2019. The EP will follow the band’s 2018 live EP “Rituals of Battle” along with LPs “Dark Harvest” (2017) and “Clone of Europa” (2014).

“We’ve been playing ‘An Ever Increasing Wave’ live for some time and it always goes down well with the crowd. It’s true to the sound we’ve been developing over the last 8 years in that it combines tremendously focused aggression with atmosphere and melody.”

Drawing inspiration from classic bands such as At The Gates, Kataklysm, Amon Amarth and more recently Mgla and UADA, the single will be enjoyed by a wide variety of death metal fans.

Watch “An Ever Increasing Wave” at the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-hammerdrone-premieres-an-ever-increasing-wave-video

The single is available on Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon, Spotify.

For More Info:
http://www.hammerdronemetal.com
http:///www.facebook.com/hammerdronemetal
http://www.twitter.com/hammerdrone

BIO:

Hammerdrone hail from Calgary, Canada. For 9 years we have been honing our trademark sound that mixes intense aggression, dark atmosphere, and elegant melodies to deliver a style of death metal that is both epic and catchy.  No clean singing, no symphonics. Our style has drawn comparisons to Amon Amarth, early Soilwork, Behemoth, and Bolt Thrower, among others.

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“No idea why a label hasn’t snatched these guys up yet.” – Bravewords

 “There’s no substitute for good songwriting, and Hammerdrone have that concept well in mind. If you are looking for a new death metal band to seek out, Hammerdrone is a great starting point.” – Dead Rhetoric

“Hammerdrone are the complete package; professional, talented and heavy as hell.” – Metal Rules

“dynamic and darkly atmospheric compositions. The vocals and overall sound reminded me at times of earlier Amon Amarth, but with far greater musical and lyrical sophistication … Their delivery was tight, and frightening in its intensity.” – Metal Master Kingdom (Live Review – Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2018 Calgary Final)

“This was the third time I had seen them play live over the past three months, and no lie, these adepts of melodic death metal never fail to awe.” – MetalMaster Kingdom (Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2018 Western Final)

“Lead vocalist, Graham Harris, had impeccable skill, projection, and charisma – as did bassist Teran Wyer and guitarist Curtis Beardy.  Their stage dynamics exuded chemistry, adrenaline and drive despite the stress that came with competing.  Lead guitarist, Rick Cardellini stood out with his intricate solos and expressive musicianship.” – Metal Master Kingdom (Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2018 National Final)

“Frontman Graham Harris was on fire during the entire concert, growling and roaring (and also making faces) like a beast, while his bandmates Rick Cardellini (lead guitars), Curtis Beardy (rhythm guitars), Teran Wyer (bass) and Vince Cardellini (drums) delivered a well-balanced fusion of the more harmonious lines from Melodic Death Metal with the sheer heaviness and aggressiveness of old school Death Metal.” – The Headbanging Moose (Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2018 National Final)

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

  • February 26, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · 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
  • by Asher
  • · 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.

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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
BeatRoute (AB)
Broken Neck Radio
Calgary Metal Scene Events
CJSW 90.9 FM
Exclaim!
The Highway
Metal Master Kingdom
PureGrainAudio.com
SKUNK Magazine

Business Partners/Sponsors:
Asher Media Relations
The Celestial Agency
Clearview Accounting Services
Deadly Tattoos
International Avenue BRZ
Loud as Hell Festival
Mammoth Beard Co.
METALHEADS UNITED
New Level Brewing Co.
Sloth Records
Titan Products

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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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NEWS RELEASE

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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