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0 FRACTAL CYPHER Announce Local Montreal Mini-Album Launch Jan 11th @ Foufounes Electriques

December 6, 2018
by Asher
· Fractal Cypher · Music News

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Montreal, QC – December 6, 2018

For fans of Symphony X, Dream Theater, Scar Symmetry, Sonata Arctica, Kamelot

FRACTAL CYPHER Announce Local Montreal Mini-Album Launch Jan 11th @ Foufounes Electriques

Out Now! Mini-Album “Prelude To An Impending Outcome”

Music Video “From The Above And To The Stars”

L – R: Steven Cope (Drums), Tommy Fradette (Bass), Simon Lavoie (Vocals), Ludovick Daoust (Keyboards), Vincent Bruneau (Guitars)

Photo Credits : Eric Sanchez Photography

Releasing their 4 song mini-album “Prelude To An Impending Outcome” at the beginning of November, Montreal prog quartet FRACTAL CYPHER confirm they will be hosting their local CD album launch on January 11th, 2019 at the infamous Foufounes Electriques. Joining them on the line up will be a stack of talent from Montreal’s progressive metal scene with Darkeon, Unbeing, Moth and Unveil. Full details can be found here.

The band’s new mini-album “Prelude To An Impending Outcome” was produced by Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist, Beyond Creation) and promises to be a roller coaster of genres across completely different sounding songs with intimate lyrics influenced by personal experiences. Each track has a different prominent genre influence from power ballad, blues, djent and jazz with the band’s heavy and melodic base as an anchor. The album artwork was done by Silent Q Design out of Montreal and foreshadows the moody and existential prog metal that lies within. Although this album is more intimate with different textures and influences, the reception to its predecessor should be a prime indication of the talents of FRACTAL CYPHER; this next release is sure to be a masterwork.

The band adds:

“’Prelude To An Impending Outcome’ is a mini album of 4 songs that are completely different from one to another to create a maximum roller coaster effect and make it non linear and interesting to listen to. The clash of style is more important and more obvious than our previous album, but the songs have gained in maturity in term of songwriting and sound. The vibe of this mini-album is really more intimate, due to the lyrics and the overall ambiance/universe of the songs. The melodic side of the band is still really present, offering catchy vocal lines and outstanding solos all over the songs.”

“Prelude To An Impending Outcome” is available for download and stream on Bandcamp, Spotify and iTunes.

Music Video – “From The Above And To The Stars”

Track Listing:
1. Coming Back To Life (10:13)
2. The Grandeur Of It All (6:52)
3. From The Above And To The Stars (8:04)
4. Red Lady (9:30)
Mini-Album Length: 34:30

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/fractalcypher
https://twitter.com/FractalCypher
https://www.instagram.com/fractalcypherofficial
Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/ycb7bspd

BIO:

Fractal Cypher exists to captivate audiences with progressive instrumentals that cut through the mesmerizing vocals and provide a new perspective on each listen. Straight out of the heart of Canada’s metal scene, these Montreal metallers constantly shift their compositions with seamless transitions and theatrical interludes to keep audiences on their toes.

Since 2014, Simon Lavoie (vocals), Ludovick Daoust (keyboard), Vincent Bruneau (guitar), Tommy Fradette (bass) and Steven Cope (drums) have been committed to a constant evolution; the powerful quintet is just as versatile in their music as they are in their musical interests, darting between djent and classic rock whilst anchoring on a power and death metal core.

Their debut album ‘The Human Paradox’ was released in September of 2016, with the follow up mini-album ‘Prelude To An Impending Outcome’ slated to be revealed in November of 2018.

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“Fractal Cypher puts up a great effort of establishing a lot of cinematic overtones on the EP / mini-album and really layer their music masterfully.” – Technical Music Review

“I really enjoyed Fractal Cypher’s debut album The Human Paradox, and this new release is a great overview of what the band’s modern progressive metal is capable of… Another strong release from this up-and-coming group.” – Indy Metal Vault

“The band intended the songs to take the listener on an auditory roller coaster ride, shifting from one genre to another, and I expected an album that’d be all over the place. But it’s not: Fractal Cypher manages to carve its identity out of these influences by forging adventurous tracks that twist and turn on a dime.” – Montreal Rampage

“The album flows wonderfully and consistently with powerful and colorful songs. The music is spacious and well-composed and Fractal Cypher have this musicianship that really gels together.” – Boston Rock Radio

“a great progressive metal record” – Music Addict

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0 Reminder – Kicking Off – Dec 11 – 22 – ft. Members /Ex-members Suffocation, Cryptopsy, Annihilator – KILLITOROUS Western Canadian Tour

December 6, 2018
by Asher
· Killitorous · Music News

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Montreal, QC – December 2018

For fans of Cattle Decapitation, Cephalic Carnage, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Origin, Job For A Cowboy and all their ex-current bands

Reminder – Kicking Off – Dec 11 – 22

ft. Members /Ex-members Suffocation, Cryptopsy, Annihilator

KILLITOROUS Western Canadian Tour

Hop On Board The Death-Grind-Party-On-Wheels

The Concordian – Live Review – Killitorous invades Piranha Bar

The Sudbury Star – Ottawa’s KILLITOROUS feed off energy of their fans

West Coast Dates:
12/11 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Windsor
12/13 – Saskatoon, SK @ Black Cat Tavern – info
12/14 – Calgary, AB @ Vern’s – info
12/15 – Nelson, BC @ The Royal **
12/16 – Vancouver, BC @ The Astoria ** – info
12/17 – Nanaimo, BC @ The Cambie ** – info
12/18 – Victoria, BC @ Lucky Bar ** – info
12/19 – Kamloops, BC @ The Blue Grotto ** – info
12/20 – Edmonton, AB @ Rendezvous Pub – info
12/21 – Regina, SK @ Cloud 9 Live – info
12/22 – Portage MB @ 2 Cannons
**With Blackwater Burial

(FRONT L-R) Mat Dhani (vocals), Youri Raymond (bass/vocals)
(BACK L-R) Aaron Homma (guitar), Nick Miller (guitar), Marc Roy (guitar), and Eric Morotti (Drums) (not on tour replaced by Nick Le Fou Wells – Drums (First Fragment, Bane, Get The Shot))
Photo credit: Studio Redbox

2018 Cross Canada Touring Line Up:
Mathieu Dhani – Vocals
Aaron Homma – Guitar (Vital Remains, The Kindred, Annihilator, Immersed)
Nick Miller – Guitar (Unleash The Archers, Crimson Shadows, First Fragment)
Marc Roy – Guitar (Divine Realm)
Nick Le Fou Wells – Drums (First Fragment, Bane, Get The Shot)
Youri Raymond – Bass/Vocals (Cryptopsy, Unhuman)

Ottawa’s KILLITOROUS featuring current and former members of Suffocation, Cryptopsy, Annihilator and a myriad of other bands is embarking on a huge Canadian tour in November and December; 29 dates in total in promotion of their upcoming album “AfterParty” set for release in 2019 to follow their 2014 debut “Party, Grind”.

Each gig promises to be a preview of the new album and a totally crazy 90’s death metal/noise core live experience. The East coast dates will have special guests The Blood of Christ and select West coast dates will include Blackwater Burial.

The band is ecstatic to be bringing the party to fans across the country:

“This tour is especially exciting for the Western Provinces, as every other tour attempt West has thus far been thwarted! Not this time! The party will be coming for sure so prepare yourselves for technical chaos and party grind!”

Music Video – It’s Not Stanley, It’s Stan Lee – https://youtu.be/YflBqKgLyks

Music Video – Fecal Fellatio – https://youtu.be/JU7FiyrOPBA

Song Stream – George Constanza’s Father’s Son – https://youtu.be/NmZsQ7GCcCo

KILLITOROUS‘ current album “Party, Grind” is available on Spotify, iTunes, Big Cartel, CD Baby.

Party, Grind Album Line Up:
Aaron Homma – Guitar (Vital Remains, The Kindred, Annihilator, Immersed)
Nick Miller – Guitar (Unleash The Archers, Crimson Shadows, First Fragment)
Eric Morotti – Drums (Blind Witness, Suffocation)
Matt Milford – Bass (ex-Immersed)
Mark Philips – Vocals (ex-Blessed By A Broken Heart/Immersed)

For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/killitorous

Tweets by killitorous

http://www.instagram.com/killitorous

BIO:

Looking to become the band they never saw, Killitorous is comprised of the passion to grind and the general love of technical death metal.

Formed in 2006 in Ottawa, Canada; Killitorous is made up of current and former members of Suffocation, Cryptopsy, Annihilator and a myriad of other bands. Determined to sound like a combination of their one million favorite death metal bands they envelop technical death metal in an eternal party. A bit cheeky and a metric fuck ton of fun, Killitorous is that raunchy but charismatic friend who fuels every party.

Killitorous is a chaotic concoction, best described as technical party chaos death grind and it’s a true 90s death metal experience complete with one hell of an AfterParty!

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0 LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Announce Tour Dates w/ A SOUND OF THUNDER + New Music Video “Death Dealer”

December 5, 2018
by Asher
· Lords of The Trident · Music News

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Montreal, QC – December 5, 2018

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

LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Announce Tour Dates w/ A SOUND OF THUNDER

New Music Video “Death Dealer”

Limited Edition Blood Red Vinyl For New Album ‘Shadows From The Past”

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

LORDS OF THE TRIDENT announce their first quest of 2019 will be for “The Metal, Spikes, And Chicken-Fried Steak Tour” with A SOUND OF THUNDER. The metal warriors will be performing four dates kicking off the first in Cincinnati on January 17th and wrapping up the crusade in Atlanta on January 20th. The tour is in support of LORDS OF THE TRIDENT‘s 7th studio album “Shadows From The Past” released this past August. Album stream can be heard on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Youtube.

Vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein comments:

“Your LORDS are prepping for battle – and our friends A Sound of Thunder are joining in the fray! We’re excited to escape the cold and bathe in the blood of our enemies in the South-East! Along the way we’ll be joining forces with other worthy bands such as Mega Colossus, Automaton, Siegelord, and more! Bar your doors, shutter your windows, and prepare for a metal pillaging unlike you’ve ever experienced before!”

Tour Dates:
Jan 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Urban Artifact *(LOTT only)
Jan 18 – Charlotte, NC – The Milestone – info
Jan 19 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
Jan 20 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade – info

In additional news, the band recently released their limited edition Blood Red Vinyl for “Shadows From The Past”, which is a dual vinyl, 45RPM that comes with a Gatefold Booklet with artwork/lyric insert along with a 320kbps MP3 download card. It is exclusively available on the band’s website here.

“This is our FIRST vinyl release, and we’re incredibly excited to finally have this available! Fun fact: since this is the first press, instead of red dye, we used the blood of the unworthy who were slain at our concerts! Gives it a little extra touch!” says vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein.

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

Video – “Death Dealer” here.
Video – “Tormentor” here.
Video – “Burn It Down” ft. Unleash The Archers vocalist Brittney Slayes here.
Video – “Reaper’s Hourglass” here.
Video – “Zero Hour” (360 Degree VR) here.
Drum Playthrough – Reaper’s Hourglass” here.

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

BIO:

Since climbing out of a volcano in 2008, shrouded in metal and ash, Lords of the Trident have gone to battle on many stages across the USA, playing and headlining a plethora of festivals and have an admirable arsenal of recordings in their inventory. The Lords of The Trident have released three full albums: “Death or Sandwich” (2009), “Chains on Fire” (2011), “Frostburn” (2015) , three EPs: “Plan of Attack” (2013), “A Very Lords of the Trident Christmas” (2014), “Re:Quests” (2015), and two live DVDs, along with numerous compilation singles.

Their live shows include medieval costumes, pyrotechnics, confetti cannons, guitars set ablaze, and of course, excellent technical musicianship that challenges the standard for how live music should be experienced. Citing influences such as Iron Maiden, Scar Symmetry and Judas Priest, and embracing lyrical themes inspired by great battles, conquests, dragon-fighting, virtual reality, and out-of-control robots Lords of the Trident dish out face-melting power that is enjoyed by fans of all races and classes.

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“Overall this album keeps the fighting spirit alive and well! The band is tight, the sound and production quality of the album is solid; The Lords Of The Trident is truly a band on the rise, and there is no question as to why.”- OVERDRIVE Music Magazine

“This is some solid power-metal, along the lines of Kamelot, complete with soaring, technical leads with just a dash of prog…I love me some gallops, and this track (Reaper’s Hourglass) is chock-full of them. Drummer Master “Herc” Hercule Schlagzeuger boasts impressive stamina, following the gallops on the guitar throughout the entire song while holding down solid snare and cymbal work.” – Gear Gods

“Shadows From The Past is a fun and well-executed power metal album.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“Lords of the Trident epitomize the spirit of USPM on “Death Dealer,” with fast and exciting riffs, strong tenor vocals, and a healthy dose of fantasy nerdery.” – Toilet ov Hell

“I think Lords Of The Trident could be a welcome addition to the European festival circuit, bringing fun and great music. This is a entertaining album, musically very enjoyable, lyrically funny and a good production. Time for Lords Of The Trident to sail the European shores.” – Lords of Metal

“Melody and harmony drive Lords of the Trident sonically – and this is prime US traditional metal for those who love the genre and want something new to treasure.” – Dead Rhetoric

“Lords Of The Trident has the uncanny ability to fuse both power and groove into their heavy metal. Bang your head, do windmills if you still have the hair to do so, or tap your toes, the Lords have their heavy metal rock groove going.” – Dangerdog Music Reviews

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0 OF HATRED SPAWN (ft. Members/Ex-Members of SKULL FIST/ANNIHILATOR) Announce Debut Album

December 4, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Of Hatred Spawn

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Montreal, QC – December 4, 2018

For fans of Deicide, Dying Fetus, Cannibal Corpse, Job For A Cowboy (Ruination-era), Decapitated

OF HATRED SPAWN (ft. Members/Ex-Members of SKULL FIST/ANNIHILATOR) Announce Debut Album

L-R: Matt Collacott (Vocals) | Remy Tartaglia (Guitars) | JJ Tartaglia (Drums) | Oscar Rangel (Bass)

Photo Credit – Mikey Wheeler

The latest blistering death metal entity Of Hatred Spawn have announced the release date for their self-titled debut album, which will be out worldwide December 21st, 2018 on Boonsdale Records. The band’s studio and live line-up consists of JJ Tartaglia (Skull Fist) on drums, his brother Remy Tartaglia on guitars, Oscar Rangel (ex-Annihilator) on bass and Matt “Coldcuts” Collacott on vocals. The project is the first-ever collaborative offering by the Tartaglia brothers and holds great promise and expectations within the metal community around the world.

The band delivers an old-school death metal sound in the vein of old Morbid Angel, Decapitated, Cannibal Corpse, Deicide, Ruination-era Job For A Cowboy, while staying true to the modern trends of today’s extreme metal. Super low-tuned guitars, guttural vocals, blast beat drumming, odd-time signatures, and tempo shifts create the atmosphere for Of Hatred Spawn’s demonic sound. The lyrical themes tell stories of plagues, slavery, darkness and the balance of evil.

Main songwriter Remy Tartaglia comments:

“The music is very aggressive and the lyrics are written from an evil standpoint, from the perspective of a demonic entity or being. This is an exercise in creative theatricality which provides depth to the art form. My aim is to immerse the listener into the sound and story of the songs, like a good book movie or video game. Some may also find the sound and themes to be empowering providing strength and comfort during consumption. The music has this effect on me and it is my intention to covey this feeling, to have listeners feed off the music’s aggression in a positive way.”

Watch Remy Tartaglia shred in the band’s latest guitar playthrough for their single “Severed Limb Convulsion”.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/3h8yDv6N9hc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ofhatredspawn/videos/1999239270165161/

Album pre-order available on Boonsdale Records here.

Digital and stream will be available on all major platforms as of December 21st, 2018.

Advance CD copies of the album will also be made available at the exclusive album release show happening December 7th at Coalition in Toronto, ON. Full details can be found here.

Track Listing:
1. Overture (1:36)
2. Global Dehumanization (3:38)
3. Nest Of Vipers (4:57)
4. Severed Limb Convulsion (3:30)
5. Plaga (5:34)
6. Nocturnal Swarm (4:06)
7. God Of Wrath (5:27)
Album Length: 28:50

Of Hatred Spawn is:
Matt Collacott (Vocals)
Remy Tartaglia (Guitars)
JJ Tartaglia (Drums)
Oscar Rangel (Bass)

For more info:
http://www.boonsdalerecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/ofhatredspawn
https://www.instagram.com/ofhatredspawn
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-cJ4

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0 Bravewords Premiere: OMINOUS ECLIPSE Are ‘Breaking The Chains’ With New Lyric Video

December 4, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Ominous Eclipse

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Ottawa, ON – December 4, 2018

For fans of Gojira, Amon Amarth, Children Of Bodom, Death, Revocation

OMINOUS ECLIPSE Are ‘Breaking The Chains’ With New Lyric Video

New Album “Sinister” Out Now!

L-R- James Close (Guitar/Vocal), Graham Murphy (Guitar/Vocal), Ryan Clements (Bass), Jeremiah Marshall (Drums) – Photo Credit: Max Southwood

Drawing their inspiration from a wide variety of genres, OMINOUS ECLIPSE is a brutal quartet that create a unique hybrid sound with death metal being the main aspect combined with elements of thrash, groove, black, melodic, etc. Unleashing their sophomore album “Sinister” this past September, the band have put together a new lyric video for their track “Breaking The Chains” premiered on Bravewords.com.

Watch it now at the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-ominous-eclipse-premieres-breaking-the-chains-lyric-video

For those in the Ottawa area, OMINOUS ECLIPSE will be performing on December 11th opening for The Faceless, Rings of Saturn, Vales of Pnath and more at Mavericks. Full details here.

“Sinister” is now streaming at the following link: https://youtu.be/PWKEeTguj-w

Plus available on Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and Spotify.

Music Video – “Sinister” – https://youtu.be/ZkCr2u_wHfs

The band comments:

“There’s no concept or theme on this album so all the songs have different meaning. The title track itself divulges into the inevitable end to humanity and potentially the world with it. It discusses the issues around the globe and also addresses the ignorance and selfishness of those indirectly affected by the chaos. It has a strong “United We Stand, Divided We Fall” theme in regards to how people can turn their backs on those in need in order to save their own skin, which ironically will lead to our end as it causes people to turn on each other. Musically for this album, you will notice we have evolved from the first release and have moved away from thrashy overtones to become more diverse including more heavily stated melodic and technical with a solid groove and death foundation.”

“Sinister” follows their 2015 debut full length “End Of Days” and EP “Beyond The Apocalypse” released that same year. Active since 2014, OMINOUS ECLIPSE is a very ambitious band passionate about writing and playing extreme music. They have already shared the stage with the likes of Revocation, The Agonist, Kalmah, Archspire, Incantation, Vesperia, Beyond Creation, Rivers of Nihil to name a few.

Show Dates:
Dec 8 – Peterborough, ON – Southside Pizzeria – info
Dec 11 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks – info

Track Listing:
1. Death By Dissection (6:13)

2. Sinister (5:00)

3. Spiral Into Insanity (4:16)

4. Lost At Sea (8:02)

5. No Redemption For The Damned (6:43)

6. Breaking The Chains (5:50)

7. The Horde (7:25)

8. Eye Of The Raven (6:41)
Album Length: 50:14

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/ominous.eclipse
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-b0k

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“Their new song “Spiral Into Insanity” has a strong death metal foundation, including very melodic leads, but there’s more than enough groovy thrash inspiration and even a hint of black metal there. ” – Decibel Magazine

“a game changing release for Ominous Eclipse that places them center stage for my pick of the best Canadian Metal release this year….Every track stands strongly on its own, thanks to the band’s immense talent and flawless production. Ominous Eclipse is a band that carries the banner for the N.W.O.C.D.M. with pride and distinction. Out September 14th on all streaming platforms, I would recommend Sinister to fans of Death, Iron Maiden, Infernal Majesty and Gojira.” – Hellbound

“Demonstrating their ability to blend genres within metal to create a compelling album, this is an impressive sophomore delivery. Each track brings something different and feels refreshing even after multiple listens.” – Splice Magazine

“‘Sinister’ is a high-energy track launched by heartless riff jabs, ear-scouring string squeals, and neck-snapping drumwork. The vocals come for your throat, too, in an effusion of heartless roars and face-scraping shrieks, and the song is accented by flurries of spidery, darting fretwork and by a pair of flashy, fluid, but demented solos. It becomes a thrashing gallop, but without becoming any less venomous in its delivery.” – No Clean Singing

“The crowd was stellar at Mavericks, where each of the four bands were well represented by their fan bases. Opening on the night were Ominous Eclipse, whose chunky, frantic thrash metal din was led by their howling frontman. Largely drawing from their 2015 album End of Days, the four-piece pounded through six songs, tackling tracks like “Pestilence,” Abandoned” and the album’s particularly solid title track. Helping to limber the crowd for the chaos to come, they called for a “wall of death” in the confines of the club and the fans delivered, clearing the centre of the floor before the opposing sides barrelled into one another, bodies flying everywhere.” – Exclaim! (Live Review opening for Kalmah April 2016)

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0 Vancouver’s KOSM Posts Cover Video of Gojira’s “Ocean Planet”; Out Now! H.P. Lovecraft Inspired Album “Cosmonaut”

December 3, 2018
by Asher
· KOSM · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 30, 2018

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

Vancouver’s KOSM Posts Cover Video of Gojira’s “Ocean Planet”

Out Now! H.P. Lovecraft Inspired Album “Cosmonaut”

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

Photo credit – Justin Forster

Vancouver progressive metal band KOSM‘s sound is dynamic and unquestionably lethal. Since their induction in 2016, part of making a name for themselves on their local scene in Vancouver and beyond, has been putting together cover videos of some of their favourite bands such as Mastodon, Queens of The Stone Age, System of A Down, Halestorm, Plini and many more. Now the quintet is paying their respects to one of their influences Gojira by covering their track “Ocean Planet”.

“We chose Gojira because they’ve been one of our prominent inspirations for the band! Our bassist actually kept heckling us to cover ‘Ocean Planet’ and eventually we caved and took the song on. It was intimidating to undertake a band as powerful as Gojira, but we hoped to have done it justice!” says guitarist Erik Leonhard.

Watch KOSM cover Gojira‘s “Ocean Planet” at the following link:

KOSM recently unleashed their debut “Cosmonaut”, an album loosely based on themes from stories by H.P. Lovecraft and others.

The band adds:

“Cosmonaut is a concept album loosely based on the weird-fiction of HP Lovecraft, and borrowing concepts from the science-fiction of Frank Herbert, and Roger Zelazny. The album follows a cosmonaut on a cosmic journey through time and space; from the earthly confines of mortal life, to ascendancy as an immaterial and omnipotent being. The cosmonaut’s journey is essentially symbolic, serving as a commentary on the human experience: a journey from confusion and anger, to transcendence and self-understanding.”

“Cosmonaut” is available on all major digital platforms Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Google Play.

Lyric Video – “The Esoteric Order” – https://youtu.be/Q03AbR7tY_A

Music Video “Ancient Heart” – https://youtu.be/6G8arglKdxc

Track Listing:
1. Space Mead (6:07)
2. Cosmonaut (5:27)
3. Colossus (6:38)
4. Wolves Upon The Throne (5:46)
5. The Esoteric Order (6:23)
6. Farseer (6:40)
7. Ancient Heart (5:23)
8. Fiefdom In The Sky (2:15)
9. Omnipresence (4:36)
10. Monarch (7:16)
11. Umbrakinesis (5:23)
12. Wza – Y’ei (4:20)
Album Length: 1:06:21

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

For more info:
https://kosmband.com
https://www.facebook.com/kosmofficialband
https://twitter.com/officialkosm
https://www.instagram.com/kosmofficial
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“Vancouver’s KOSM kick the door in with Cosmonaut, their monstrous full-length debut. Brace yourself for a satisfying trip through an exciting mountain range of cascading, meaty riffs, swelling rises and heady drops, all led by the powerful, soaring vocals of the dynamic Jessie Grace. ” – Beatroute BC

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

“The song (Ancient Heart) itself, which swings between some appetizingly heavy progressive riffs and aggressive growls and more melodic moments (with clean singing behind them). A tough band to place in that regard, but one certainly worth seeking out as they continue to expand their sound.” – DeadRhetoric

“KOSM does a solid job of mixing technicality, mood and groove. They have all sorts of dual guitar sections, and very psychedelic and moody parts on “Cosmonaut” as well. They’re a well versed band with all kinds of moods and changes engaging your ears every split second. ” – Technical Music Review

“KOSM definitely show enough potential with this release to be a band that should be on your scopes.” – Noizze UK

” Kosm’s Cosmonaut isn’t bland: it’s the pleasing sound of a band following their own inner vision.” 9/10 – Hellbound

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0 Finnish Thrashers TORNADO X-Mass In Hell Tour w/ Six Feet Under, Incite, Disquiet, Mecalimb New Video “Spirit And Opportunity” ft. Immolation’s Ross Dolan

December 3, 2018
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· Music News · Tornado (Extreme Metal Music/Rockshots Records)

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Finnish Thrashers TORNADO X-Mass In Hell Tour w/ Six Feet Under, Incite, Disquiet, Mecalimb

New Video “Spirit And Opportunity” ft. Immolation’s Ross Dolan

New Album “Commitment To Excellence” Out Now! via Extreme Metal Music/ Rockshots Records

Finnish thrashers TORNADO announce they will be touring this December on the X-Mass From Hell European Tour with Six Feet Under, Incite, Disquiet and Mecalimb (dates listed below). In addition to the tour, TORNADO have unleashed their latest music video for their track “Spirit And Opportunity”, which features guest vocals from Immolation’s Ross Dolan.

Music Video – “Spirit And Opportunity”

“Spirit And Opportunity” is off the band’s third full length album “Commitment To Excellence” unleashed this past August via Extreme Metal Music, a subsidiary of Rockshots Records. The album features 11 songs of highly catchy and in-your-face thrash metal along with a guest line up that includes NILE’s Karl Sanders, IMMOLATION‘s Ross Dolan and PRO-PAIN’s Adam Phillips as well as Glen Drover (ex-MEGADETH). The album was produced by Ben Varon (ex-Amoral/Oceanhoarse) with mixing, mastering and engineering by AK, Chris Paccou (FOH Engineer of Slayer).

Formed in 2010 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, TORNADO quickly released their Peter Tagtgren (Hypocrisy/Pain) produced debut album “Amsterdamn, Hellsinki”. 2016 saw the release of the sophomore album “Black President” as well as the video for the anti-bullying song “David and Goliath”, which caught the attention of several anti-bullying agencies, one of which used singer Superstar Joey Severance in a country wide advertising campaign.

Music Video “Global Pandemic” https://youtu.be/o9g-fjYIpRU

Album Order and stream available at Extreme Metal Music here, Spotify, iTunes.

Tour Dates:
06.12. Nijverdal (NL) – Cult Art Club
07.12. Röbel (DE) – Alte Heimat 237
08.12. Glauchau (DE) – Alte Spinnerei 373
09.12. Oberhausen (DE) – Helvete 312
10.12. Kassel (DE) – 130 bpm 218
11.12. Aalen (DE) – Rock It 540
12.12. Ostrava (CZ) – Barrak
13.12. München (DE) – Backstage 664
14.12. Cham (DE) – L.A. 579
15.12. Mannheim (DE) – Ms Connexion Complex 478

For more info:
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http://www.facebook.com/tornadofinland
http://www.youtube.com/tornadosuomi
http://www.twitter.com/tornadofin

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0 Blackened Death SECTORIAL Nominated For Best Ukrainian Metal Act; New Album “VYR” Out Now! via Noizr

November 30, 2018
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For fans of Agalloch, Anaal Natraakh, Enslaved, Wolves in the Throne Room

Blackened Death SECTORIAL Nominated For Best Ukrainian Metal Act

New Album “VYR” Out Now! via Noizr Productions

Blackened death metallers SECTORIAL have been nominated for a Best Ukrainian Metal Act award in the category of Best Metal Band. The award show will take place on December 22nd in Kyiv, Ukraine. Event details can be found here.

Best Metal Band nominees:
1914
The Nietzsche
Sectorial
Heartprints
VelikhanBand
Dimicandum
The Hiraeth

SECTORIAL recently unleashed their third full-length entitled “VYR” via Noizr Productions on November 9th, 2018 to follow their sophomore release “We Are The Titan’s Rising Ashes”(2015), which won two BUMA awards for “Best Metal Video” (Tree Eater) and “Best Metal Album”.

“VYR” captures the band’s advancement in both musicianship and sound, every instrument, every bit of music on this release has its own story. Featuring 12 brutal tracks mixed and mastered by Warkhoros, the album showcases an assault of diversity, from intense blast-beats to acoustic compositions to using different ethnic instruments such as drymba/munnharpe, jouhikko, bukkehorn, flutes, duda, and trembita.

The band comments:

“Capricious and unpredictable streams of life, violent waves and the hypnotic blue of the the universe’s depths… an element that can withstand anything that will happen on the way… a bottomless stellar sky, reflected on a calm mirrored surface that in an instant turns into an incredible dance of the wind and drops, and spins in a gigantic powerful VYR.”

Music Video “The Observer”
Youtube: https://youtu.be/_czPB41EomE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sectorialUA/videos/742157882816208/

Music Video “Inhuman Ones”
Youtube: https://youtu.be/cXBS23c8deE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sectorialUA/videos/2350637165009835/

CD and digital album order for “VYR” available on Noizr here, Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

Track Listing:
1. The Observer
2. Exodus of the Winter
3. Above the Abyss
4. Sea vs. Stones
5. Foggy Hill
6. Ordinary Talk
7. Millstone
8. Morning Gleam
9. The Last Tower Will Fall
10. A Thorn In The Hoof
11. From the Past, From The Childhood
12. Inhuman Ones

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Warkhoros, Tyrant Studio.
Cover artwork and print design by Lita Akhmetova.

Sectorial:
Ivan ‘Burz’ Kozakevych – Vocals, Folk Instruments
Igor ‘Reich’ Kovalenko – Drums, Percussion
Dmytro ‘Trit’ Vashchenko – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Boris ‘Karis’ Krivous – Bass, Backing Vocals

Show Dates:
April 13 – BingoClub – Kyiv, UA – Metal East: Нове Коло – Warm Up Show – info

For more info:
https://noizr.com
http://sectorialband.com/
http://www.facebook.com/sectorialUA
https://vk.com/sectorial
https://sectorial.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/sectorialbandAbout:

Sectorial is a metal band from Boyarka, Ukraine, formed in 2000. After several changes of its participants, the final lineup was established in 2010. Current genre can be described as Blackened Death, Ethnic Metal.

Sectorial’s debut EP “Cerebrum Necrosis Est It In Nobis” came out in January, 2008. In its support, the band has played 20 shows in different cities of Ukraine. “Cerebrum Necrosis Est It In Nobis” premiere took place at Radio ROKS, as well as at Radio Carcoma (Spain). In September 2008, Sectorial took 4th place at The Global Battle of The Bands, Kyiv. With EPs “Boiler” and “Controlled Insane” in 2009, band has played approx. 40 shows in Ukraine and Russia.

The debut full-length album “Erase and Reborn the Humanity” was released in February 2012 via Metal Scrap Records. In support of LP, Sectorial went on the joint Ukrainian tour with Crusher, performed at the festival Metal Heads` Mission XIII and went on the two-week tour (Ukraine — Moldova — Russia) with Infest (FR).

In August 2015, Sectorial released their second full-length album “We Are the Titan’s Rising Ashes” via Noizr Productions. The record’s exclusive presentation was held on October 17 at the Noizr Fest, Kyiv. On the same day, there was a premiere of the debut music video for the song “Tree Eater”. Later band released pro-live video “Young Shoots”, filmed during performance at the festival.

In December 2015, Sectorial won two awards in categories “Best Metal Album” for LP “We Are The Titan’s Rising Ashes” and “Best Metal Video” for the clip “Tree Eater” at The Best Ukrainian Metal Act 2015 contest.

In 2016, the band gave several shows in Ukraine, and also performed at the Kilkim Žaibu festival in Lithuania, sharing the stage with such metal acts as Venom, Nifelheim, Schirenc Plays Pungent Stench, Ereb Altor and others.

Since 2017, Sectorial have been working on material for the new third full-length album, which is now set for release on November 9th, 2018 on Noizr Productions.

Discography:
“Cerebrum Necrosis Est It In Nobis”, EP, 2008
“Boiler”, EP, 2009
“Controlled Insane”, EP, 2009
“Erase and Reborn the Humanity”, full-length, 2012
“We Are the Titan’s Rising Ashes”, full-length, 2015
“VYR”, full length, 2018

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0 Sweden’s Prog Power HOLLOW Signs To ROCKSHOTS RECORDS; Unleashing New Album In 20 Years “Between Eternities of Darkness”

November 30, 2018
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Sweden’s Prog Power HOLLOW Signs To ROCKSHOTS RECORDS

Unleashing New Album In 20 Years “Between Eternities of Darkness”

20 years after unleashing their 1999 album “Architects of The Mind” via Nuclear Blast Records, Swedish power prog band HOLLOW lead by Andreas Stoltz (Binary Creed)announces their signing to Rockshots Records for the release of their upcoming album “Between Eternities of Darkness”.

The new album “Between Eternities of Darkness” features 10 tracks and 45 minutes of progressive power metal. The album is a dark, cathartic tale about running from problems, facing adversities and searching for a place to fit in. “Between Eternities of Darkness” is an album you should listen to from start to end.

“It’s a journey through a short period in a small family’s life. This particular period is dark and tragic, but they’ve seen better days. Light and beauty remain in memory”says Andreas Stoltz.

The album was written and recorded during the fall of 2017 and early winter of 2018 plus mixed and mastered by Ronnie Björnström at Enhanced Audio Productions, Umeå, Sweden. The music is melodic, emotional, atmospheric and of course from time to time crunchingly heavy. Andreas is also the vocalist of Binary Creed, whom have released two albums, “Restitution” (2014) and “A Battle Won” (2017) on Rockshots Records.

“Between Eternities of Darkness” will be released via Rockshots Records on December 6th on all the major digital platforms, followed by physical CD available as of January 25th in Europe and February 8th in North America. Album pre-order at the following link: http://bit.ly/hollow_preorder

Track Listing:
1. Travel Far
2. Fate of the Jester
3. Down
4. Pull of the Undertow
5. Shadow World
6. Hidden
7. Calling
8. The Road I’m on
9. Death of Her Dream
10. Say Farewell

Hollow is:
Andreas Stoltz: Vocals, Guitar
Stalder Zantos: Drums

Contributions: Edvina Stoltz: choir on Shadow World; David Bergner: guitar leads on Travel Far and Say Farewell and Ida Hällgren: additional vocals on Say Farewell.

Cover art by Olivia Wärme.

For more info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollow_(band)
https://www.facebook.com/hollowsweden/
https://www.instagram.com/hollowsweden/
https://twitter.com/hollowsweden
www.rockshots.eu

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0 Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival Announce First Batch 2019 Bands

November 30, 2018
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Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival Announce First Batch 2019 Bands

Early Bird Passes Available Now!

What the press is saying:The Rock Metal Podcast: Interview with festival co-organizer CC Getty here.The Gauntlet: The 420 Music and Arts Festival is a homegrown bash here.

Daily Hive: 420 Music and Arts Festival returning to Calgary for a second year here.

Hellbound: Festivals You Don’t Wanna Miss here.

Growing into one of Canada’s best events to celebrate 420 culture, METALHEADS UNITED is proud to announce the first batch of bands for the 2019 line-up of the 420 Music & Arts Festival being hosted in Calgary, AB, Canada on April 18th, 19th, and 20th.

The line up features an assortment of stoner, psychedelic, heavy rock, sludge and doom with a range of returning festival alumni and fresh talent that is sure to satisfy attendees and their craving for good times and great music. Last year’s festival fan favourite and huge crowd pleaser San Diego’s Great Electric Quest return with their partying blend of classic metal and stoner rock. They will be joined on the line up by festival veterans Heron (Vancouver), Mammoth Grove (Calgary), Brown Dwarf (Red Deer) and Black Hell Oil (Saskatoon). Confirmed to perform on the festival for the first time will be Bort (Vancouver), Bloated Pig (Calgary), Denimachine (Calgary), The Baseborn Band (Calgary), Shadow Weaver (Calgary), Row of Giants (Calgary) and all the way from the UK, the event’s first ever European act, groovy progressive stoner rock band The Grudge on their first trip to North America (links to the bands listed below).

In addition to the festival’s music programming, the 2019 festivities will be offering an expanded selection of events that will be hosted at various venues in Calgary, which includes a Pinball Tournament at Pin-Bar (501 17th Ave SW) on April 20th. More details events to be announced.

Early bird passes are now on sale for only $50 CAD at the following link: https://www.420musicandartsfestival.ca/store-2/

2019 Line Up (more to be announced)

Returning Acts:

Great Electric Quest (San Diego) www.facebook.com/electricquest/

Heron (Vancouver) www.facebook.com/herondoom/

Mammoth Grove (Calgary) www.facebook.com/mammothgrove/

Brown Dwarf (Red Deer) www.facebook.com/browndwarftheband/

Black Hell Oil (Saskatoon) www.facebook.com/wearealsonamedbort/

New to the Festival

The Grudge (UK) www.facebook.com/stonethegrudge/
Bort (Vancouver) www.facebook.com/wearealsonamedbort/
Bloated Pig (Calgary) www.facebook.com/Bloatedpigmusic/
Denimachine (Calgary) www.facebook.com/denimachine/
The Baseborn Band (Calgary) www.facebook.com/The-Baseborn-Band-143840236279440/
Shadow Weaver (Calgary) www.facebook.com/ShadowWeaverRock/
Row of Giants (Calgary) www.instagram.com/rowofgiants

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/

About:

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 and USA ranging from stoner rock, desert rock, doom & sludge metal and kick ass rock n roll along with multiple exhibitors and vendors (Hemporium, Millie’s Tree, Norml Canada, SANE Clothing, The Perogy Boyz, Waffles & Chix, Mammoth Beard Co and more) 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.

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