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0 INTO ETERNITY Drummer Bryan James Newbury Posts Drum Clinic Videos ‘This Frozen Hell’ & ‘The Sirens’

November 1, 2018
by Asher
· Into Eternity · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 1, 2018

For fans of Death, Dream Theater, Opeth, Arch Enemy

INTO ETERNITY Drummer Bryan James Newbury Posts Drum Clinic Videos ‘This Frozen Hell’ & ‘The Sirens’

10 Years In The Making! New Album “The Sirens” Out Now On M-Theory Audio

L-R – Tim Roth – Lead Guitar, Vocals, Matt Cuthberson – Guitar, Amanda Keirnan – Vocals, Bryan Newbury – Drums, Troy Bleich – Bass, Backing Vocals

INTO ETERNITY drummer Bryan James Newbury has posted videos from his recent drum clinic performing tracks ‘Frozen Hell’ and ‘The Sirens’, which is the title track off the band’s first album in 10 year’s and new full length released on M-Theory Audio on October 26th.

Newbury comments:

“I am so excited to finally release these exclusive drumming play-through videos that were recorded at one of my most recent drum clinics. This comes at a great time because I have recently joined the Pearl Drums Canada family of Endorsed Artists. A huge thank you to Peter Marunzak and everyone at the Pearl team for supporting me the way I have supported them for over a decade. I currently play Sabian Cymbals, Remo Heads, and Roland Triggers as well.”

Watch ‘Frozen Hell’ drum video

Watch ‘The Sirens’ drum video

10 years in the making, Canadian metal masters INTO ETERNITY return in 2018 with their new full length “The Sirens” to follow 2008’s “The Incurable Tragedy” released on Century Media with former vocalist Stu Block now of Iced Earth. Firing on all cylinders, “The Sirens” is the beginning of a new era for the band, which features a new line up with founding member and guitarist Tim Roth joined by vocalist Amanda Keirnan (The Order of Chaos), guitarist Matt Cuthberston (Untimely Demise), bassist Troy Bleich (Planet Eater) and drummer Bryan James Newsbury (Culled). The album also showcases guest appearances by former vocalist Stu Block (now in Iced Earth), Cam Dixon (ex-Annihilator) and Glen Drover (ex-Megadeth). The album was co-produced, mixed and mastered by former guitarist Justin Bender, while longtime artist Mattias Noren (Evergrey, Epica, Kamelot) designed the cover and layout.

Guitarist Tim Roth comments:

“The 10 year long wait is finally over! Thank you so much to our long time fans for all the years of encouragement and support. We hope that everyone is going to enjoy this new record because a lot of sweat, tears and hours were put into The Sirens.

“There is a lot going on with this new album. There’s something for most heavy metal fans if you happen to like fast double bass drumming, rumbling bass, clean singing, death metal vocals, acoustic guitars, piano, symphony sections, heavy guitar riffs, melodic parts and shredding solos.

“We’d like to thank M-Theory Audio for offering us a deal for this new collection of songs, Rawlco Radio for the financial support and Asher Media Relations for spreading the word. Thanks as well to my band mates who all did a great job on their individual performances. This was also the first time we had guest performances on a record. Thank you to Stu Block, Jasun Tipton, Chuck Labossiere, Rob Doherty, Justin Bender, Jason Cullimore, Cam Dixon and Glen Drover for delivering those special guest appearances.

Please enjoy these new tracks and Keep It Metal!”

“The Sirens” is available on M-Theory Audio here and Bandcamp here.

Song Stream – ‘Fringes of Psychosis’ – https://youtu.be/V5rOJADB4GE

Lyric Video – ‘Sandstorm’ – https://youtu.be/BsPIcNWx9Ko

Album / Live Band Line Up:
Tim Roth – Lead Guitar/Vocals
Amanda Keirnan – Vocals
Troy Bleich – Bass/Backing Vocals
Bryan Newbury – Drums, Justin Bender – Guitar
Matt Cuthberson – Guitar

For More Info:
http://www.intoeternity.net
https://www.facebook.com/intoeternityweb
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-c6tAbout:

Founded in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1997, Into Eternity is a cornerstone in the Canadian metal scene. The next nine years for the band was a flurry of writing and recording, with the band recording a total of five full-lengths. The debut self-titled album came out in 1999 followed but “Dead or Dreaming” (2001), “Buried in Oblivion” (2004), “The Scattering of Ashes” (2006) and “The Incurable Tragedy” (2008); the latter two featuring Stu Block (Iced Earth) on vocals. Their sixth full-length album “The Sirens” (2018) sees soprano Amanda Keirnan taking on vocal duties ushering in a new era for the band.

Into Eternity borrows from all aspects of heavy music to form the perfect blend of technicality, memorable songwriting, traditional heavy metal and the sheer savagery of metal’s extreme genres. With extensive touring history, including sharing the stage with household names like Judas Priest, Megadeth and Arch Enemy, Into Eternity takes the listener on an epic journey; combining the jarring aggression of old school thrash and death metal, the speedy instrumental precision of shred and prog metal, with triumphant choruses and the melodies of classic metal.

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“Into Eternity has been a staple of Saskatchewan’s heavy metal scene for 21 years. The group has had several lineup changes over that time, but the music has always been thrilling, pushing the limits of the local scene with their highly technical style and international success.” – Regina Leader Post

“This is one special band that has worked hard for its success.” – Blabbermouth

“One of the brightest stars on the progressive extreme metal landscape.” – Sea of Tranquility

“I praise lots of bands and albums, many of which probably more so than they truly deserve – what can I say? I tend to be an overly enthusiastic metal head. Though if there is one band that deserves every ounce of praise I heap upon them album after album, it’s Regina, Canada’s Into Eternity.” – Teeth of The Divine

“a vicious slice of the extreme progressive style…Roth’s technical brilliance shines above all else, as the twisting harmonies whirl around the listener’s head atop the blistering percussion.” – Exclaim! (Review The Incurable Tragedy 2008)

“Into Eternity’s The Incurable Tragedy, an album that manages to be so credibly metal, yet so vastly accessible, that there’s something for everyone. ” – Metal Sucks (Review The Incurable Tragedy 2008)

“Into Eternity has managed to succeed on every level with THE INCURABLE TRAGEDY. They have provided a conceptual piece in which the individual songs stand on their own, and also work together to create a greater whole. The band has toured with many of the masters, and has clearly benefited from this. The result is the band’s most mature and concise sounding record to date. They have produced an album that will be sure to please die hard devotees to many of the different genres of metal.” – Metal Rules (Review The Incurable Tragedy 2008)

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0 Bravewords Premiere IOMAIR’s New Video ‘Cavalcade For None’

November 1, 2018
by Asher
· Iomair · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 1, 2018

For fans of Eluveitie, Ne Obliviscaris, Tool, Coheed and Cambria, Porcupine Tree, Cynic

Bravewords Premiere IOMAIR’s New Video ‘Cavalcade For None’

Featuring Members of Vesperia, Astaroth Incarnate, Hallows Die,
Volur, Sludgehammer, Bloodmoon Collective, The Silence Factory

Debut Self-Titled Album Out Now! via Infamous Butcher Records

Canada’s newest progressive metal band IOMAIR features a cast of characters from several well-known Toronto metal bands including Vesperia, Astaroth Incarnate, Völur, Hallows Die, Sludgehammer, Bloodmoon Collective and The Silence Factory. Combining haunting violin work with blackened growls, melodic singing, heavy riffs and thundering drums, IOMAIR creates a style that’s unique for all members involved.

Their self-titled album released on Infamous Butcher Records this past September was written by band founder and drummer Dylan Gowan (Vesperia) as a way to cope with the personal challenges he has faced. The nine-songs on the release are a collection of musical stories that center on the universal themes of love, yearning, trials of life and self-reflection. Spanning a multitude of influences including folk metal, melodic death metal, prog and even Latin music, IOMAIR aims to delight listeners with often unexpected twists while offering an outlet for hardship. IOMAIR are suggested for fans of Opeth, Devin Townsend, Porcupine Tree and anyone who enjoys heavy, melodic progressive metal.

Teaming with Bravewords, the ensemble is ready to reveal their new music video “Cavalcade For None”.

Watch it at http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-iomair-premiere-cavalcade-for-none-video

Gowan adds about the album:

“All the lyrics involved are about personal struggles, relationships and the trials of life. These experiences inspired me to write so that I could walk away from those experiences intact rather than broken. All of the tracks on the album are all about the personal struggles we all go through in life, and I hope people will find comfort in these songs knowing that they are not alone.”

IOMAIR‘s self-titled debut album is available from Infamous Butcher Records at the following link: http://smarturl.it/iomair

Track Listing:
1. Cast Away
2. By Design
3. Dance of Eternal Insanity
4. Embodiment of Emptiness
5. What Are You Waiting For?
6. Cavalcade For None
7. Yearning
8. Healing
9. Forever Travelling Within

Album Band Line Up:
Dylan Gowan – Composition, Arrangements, Drums, Vocals
Sam Astaroth – Vocals
Tyler Williams – Bass
Morgan Rider – Bass
Gabriel Bateman – Vocals
Laura C. Bates – Violin
Nathan Schiller – Guitar

Live Band Line Up:
Dylan Gowan – Drums, Vocals
Sam Astaroth – Vocals
Tyler Williams – Bass
Gabriel Bateman – Vocals
Laura C. Bates – Violin
Nathan Schiller – Guitar
Mike Amicarelli – Guitar

For more info:
https://infamousbutcherrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/iomairband
http://www.instagram.com/iomairband
https://twitter.com/iomairband
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About:

Iomair, (Scottish Gaelic for the word “Row”) is the experimental and progressive new band created by Drummer/Vocalist/Songwriter Dylan Gowan (Vesperia). The name reflects on Dylan’s Scottish/Irish ancestry and the songs are reflections of personal circumstances present in Dylan’s life.

Established in late 2017 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, with the desire to create something progressive and unorthodox, Iomair draws influences from all genres including metal, folk, latin and funk and especially from bands such as Opeth, Cynic and Porcupine Tree. As the primary composer and songwriter for the band, Dylan approaches topics relating to personal struggles that everyone can relate to. “I hope people will find comfort in these songs knowing that you’re not alone with your struggles.”

The self-titled debut album features nine songs ranging from 4 and a half to 7 minutes in true prog fashion. It will be available September 21, 2018 on Infamous Butcher Records.

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0 TROLLWAR Premiere Video ‘Into Shadows’ via Metal-Rules; New Album “Oath of The Storm” Out Nov 16th

November 1, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Trollwar

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Montreal, QC – November 1, 2018

For Fans of Wintersun, Ensiferum, Finntroll, Amon Amarth

TROLLWAR Premiere Video ‘Into Shadows’ via Metal-Rules

New Album “Oath of The Storm” Out Nov 16th

Quebec’s TROLLWAR prepare to march on the warpath once again with their new album “Oath of The Storm” set for release on November 16th. Maintaining the folk metal roots that the band has garnered acclaim for with previous releases ‘Bloodshed Forges’ EP (2011); ‘Earthdawn Groves’ LP (2013); and ‘The Traveler’s Path’ EP (2017), the band has been ever evolving and ensures a more symphonic experience than from albums past.

“The new release will be way darker and deeper than ‘Earthdawn Groves’, but Trollwar is always following the same path. Starting from a blend of blackened folk metal, we worked really hard to develop the melodic and dynamic aspects that forge our sound. Prepare for something really epic. Adding an orchestral aspect to both the album production and live act will be a great phase for us.”

Produced by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist, Beyond Creation) from The Grid, the production has been raised to a new level and “Oath of The Storm” contains four remastered songs with refined orchestration from their 2017 EP “The Traveler’s Path” as well as eight brand new adventurous and epic tracks perfect for the soundtrack of your upcoming raids.

Taking notes from bands such as Wintersun, Ensiferum and Finntroll, TROLLWAR is sure to be appreciated by fans in a multitude of realms including melodic death, folk, black and power metal.

Teaming up with Metal-Rules.com, they have a new lyric video to pillage fans with for their track “Into Shadows”.

Watch it at https://www.metal-rules.com/2018/11/01/metal-rules-video-premiere-trollwar-into-shadows/

“Oath of The Storm” will be available November 16, 2018 on Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, Big Cartel (CD).

Track Listing:
1. Intro (1:47)
2. Summoning (6:12)
3. Into Shadows (4:40)
4. The Forsaken One (3:47)
5. In Defiance (5:00)
6. Hymn For The Vanquished (4:43)
7. Forgotten (5:36)
8. Omens of Victory (4:28)
9. Home of Forbidden Lore (5:24)
10. Shores of Madness (5:03)
11. Winter’s Night (5:15)
12. Outro (3:02)
Album Length: 55:01

Album and Live Line-Up:
Yanick Tremblay (drums)
Mathieu Chauvette (guitar)
Steeve Jobin-Fortin (guitar)
Keven Villeneuve (bass)
Jonathan Mathieu (accordion)

Simon-Pierre Fortin-Leclerc (vocals)

For More Info:

https://www.facebook.com/Trollwar
https://twitter.com/trollwarqc
https://www.instagram.com/TrollwarMetal

BIO:

Hailing from Alma Québec, Trollwar combine the best elements of folk, melodic death and black metal into something vital, potent and uniquely their own. Building on the foundations created by the likes of Finntroll and Amon Amarth they forge fiery folky metal that is unique and complex.

Since starting their quest in 2011, they have leveled past their folk roots and have taken a darker, more powerful path becoming more versatile and utilizing more inspiration from bands such as Wintersun and Luca Turilli. The symphonic and power metal elements continue to shine amongst the harshness of the folk and black metal with themes pulled from the works of Tolkien and Lovecraft.

Playing with a myriad of heavy hitters such as Kalmah, Alestorm and Arkona and with an inventory of well-received releases: ‘Bloodshed Forges’ EP (2011); ‘Earthdawn Groves’ LP (2013); and ‘The Traveler’s Path’ EP (2017); Trollwar are working mightily to forge a new LP ‘Oath of the Storm’ for 2018, that will feature their trademark ‘symphony, brutality, darkness, ambiance, and power!’.

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0 RED CAIN Premiere Video “Wing of The Crow” ft. Kobra Paige of Kobra And The Lotus via MetalInsider; Debut Album “Kindred: Act I” To Be Released In 2019

October 31, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Red Cain

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Montreal, QC – October 31, 2018

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

RED CAIN Premiere Video “Wing of The Crow” ft. Kobra Paige of Kobra And The Lotus via MetalInsider

Debut Album “Kindred: Act I” To Be Released In 2019

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. Described by frontman Evgeniy Zayarny as wanting to bring back the “Devil’s music” mysticism all too often missing in modern metal acts, RED CAIN delivers flair, groove, and an intricate, lethal edge in their music. 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. The current incarnation of the band is all of these influences mixed with a lot of vodka and Eastern European melancholy, shaken and stirred.

Unleashing their self-titled EP in 2016, RED CAIN are returning with a debut full length entitled “Kindred: Act I” planned for later release in 2019. Produced by Sascha Laskow (Every Hour Kills, ex-Divinity) with the band at Perfect Filth Studios, RED CAIN are extremely proud and excited to have their friend, Kobra and the Lotus vocalist Kobra Paige featured on their next single “Wing of The Crow”. Her work with Kobra and the Lotus needs no introduction, and when it came time to deliver the mighty yet intricate vocals for the Morrigan, the Celtic goddess of war on this track, she was their unanimous choice for the part. The single takes a deep dive into the wonderful, lethal darkness of Celtic mythology with the tale of The Morrigan, goddess of war, and Cuchulainn, a mighty hero daring to turn from her advances – a tale sung by warriors across many campfires on cold winter nights.

Check out the lyric video premiere for “Wing of The Crow” via MetalInsider.net at the following link: https://www.metalinsider.net/video/lyric-video-premiere-red-cain-wing-of-the-crow-featuring-kobra-paige

The band comments on the new track:

“We are very grateful and humbled by the opportunity to share our vision with such a talented and unique artist, as well as such a wonderful human being – not to mention the opportunity to strengthen the Calgary connection and collaborate with one of the most talented vocalists to come out of our city. So apply your war paint, sharpen your axes, pour some ale, brace yourself against the coming nightfall, and sing with us – this is ‘Wing of The Crow’.”

Download for “Wing of The Crow” and “Kindred: Act I” album pre-order available on Bandcamp here.

Song stream “Zero” – https://youtu.be/n6a_a5QZQw4

Music video “Snakebouquet” – https://youtu.be/Lk9Wi2lzbW0

Digital download and stream of their 2016 self-titled EP available on Bandcamp, iTunes, CD Baby, Spotify.

RED CAIN line up:
Vocals – Evgeniy Zayarny
Guitar – Brendan Doll
Guitar – Noah Bockmuehl
Bass/Backing Vocals – Rogan McAndrews
Drums – Taylor GibsonFor more info:
http://facebook.com/redcainofficial
http://www.twitter.com/RedCainArmy
http://www.instagram.com/RedCainArmy

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“Hiraeth” is 6 minutes and 12 seconds of Red Cain’s “intricate storytelling, finessed…guitar sound, and…fluid and dynamic musical style.” 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

“RED CAIN blew me away from beginning to end this is hands down album of the year, Every second is extremely enjoyable. This album alone is the shining beacon of what metal is and can be the only question left is when are they touring?” – Metal Temple

“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 (Hamitlon, ON)

“Melodic and full of creative, unforgettable moments… All the songs on this album are so well written and lyrically deep and powerful.” – Metal Nexus

“If you are into heavy, groove-filled instrumentals plus evocative, rich vocals then this is the album for you, this is one of those albums that you listen to over and over again to hear something new and exciting every time. It is a 4 song EP that feels like a full length album.” – Ignite Music Mag

“an eclectic mix of metals sub genres. From progressive, cinematic, symphony along with a touch of Goth. Red Cain have produced a superb CD…They’re a band well worth supporting.” – All About The Rock

“On their debut EP, Red Cain establish themselves, not only as a promising act within their musical category, but one capable of bringing in new ideas to freshen the palate of their genre.” – Musicology

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0 Finland’s MEMOREMAINS Dancey Yet Forlorn Music Video For New Single ‘Turn’

October 31, 2018
by Asher
· Memoremains · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 31, 2018

Finland’s MEMOREMAINS Dancey Yet Forlorn Music Video For New Single ‘Turn’

L-R – Aleksi Mäkelä (guitar), Mikko Kujanpää (keyboard), Johanna Ahonen (vocals), Eemeli Timonen (drums), Aapo Timonen (bass)
Photo Credit – Markus Soini

The latest single from Finnish group MEMOREMAINS “Turn” is now available as of October 31, 2018. With a highlight on keyboard elements, it’s a hybrid of progressive metal with a touch of a synth pop feeling. It is heavy yet soothing; dark, yet dancy.

Mixing heavy symphonic metal, disco and pop elements, in the two years since their conception, MEMOREMAINS have created a recognizable sound that stands apart from similar artists in the genre. The solid balance between the vocals and instruments form a multilayered approach that enhances the various melodies and compliments the deeper complexities of the track.

The band’s music video in support of the single is a juxtaposition of an epic and fun chorus set against a hopeless backdrop illustrating the desperation in their lyrics. Expanding on those lyrics, vocalist Johanna explains:

“They come from everyday situations combined to a profound theme. It’s hard to say one thing, but when I start to write, I usually get the idea from discussions with other people. As well the idea can pop up from the news. When I begin to write, the structure of the song is normally ready, so, the ambiance of the music can also inspire.”

The single was produced and mixed by Atte O. Pohjonen; mastered by Samu Oittinen with the artwork and music video done by Riku-Pekka Lappalainen.

With an EP under their belts, along with several singles, MEMOREMAINS is a band to watch for as they are currently delving into touring plans and creating more music.

“TURN” music video can be viewed at

And available on Spotify, Deezer.

Show Dates:
Nov 9 – Seinäjoki, FI – Bar 15
Dec 21 – Seinäjoki, FI – Rytmikorjaamo – w/ Wolfheart

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/memoremainsband
https://www.instagram.com/memoremains

BIO:

Memoremains is a mixture of pop elements, disco and heavy, symphonic metal. Memoremains was formed 2016 in Seinäjoki, Finland. Since then they have released six singles and four track EP “Louder”. Two of the songs “Ballerina” and “Time Is Running Out” were released with a music video. Considering they have yet to play any gigs yet they have already garnered many fans all around the world. Memoremains look forward to touring late in 2018. While their influences echo clearly throughout their music, they do bring something new, creative and refreshing.

Discography:
2018 Louder (EP)
2017 Take Me (Single)
2017 Radio (Single)
2017 Ballerina (Single & music video)
2017 Visions (Single)
2017 Pain Is Gone (Single)
2016 We’re Not Alone (Single)

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0 DECATUR To Play At Toronto’s Indie Week; Debut Album “Badder Than Brooklyn” Out Now! Produced By Gojira’s Joe Duplantier

October 31, 2018
by Asher
· Decatur · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 31, 2018

For fans of Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage, In Flames

DECATUR To Play At Toronto’s Indie Week

Debut Album “Badder Than Brooklyn” Out Now!

Produced By Gojira’s Joe Duplantier

Coming off their October “Buried Out Back” Ontario tour, Canadian metal messiahs DECATUR are not ones to stop when it’s all about performing for a crowd. Featuring a live line up with founding vocalist and guitarist Jay Sarrazin joined by members from Imperion, Caym, Threat Signal, Jungle Rot, DECATUR is proud to announce they will hitting the stage once again in their hometown of Toronto for Indie Week, one of the country’s biggest music showcase and conference for independent artists. DECATUR is scheduled to perform on Wednesday, November 7th at the Bovine alongside Kill No Albatross (Burlington, ON), Our Father Star (Toronto, ON), CRNKSHFT (Vancouver, BC) / DRAFT (Toronto, ON), The Ocean Cure (Toronto, ON), Bad Communicators (Edmonton, AB). Full show details can be found here. More info on Indie Week can be found at http://canada.indieweek.com.

“We are really excited to be playing Indie Week at the Bovine Sex Club on Wednesday November 7th. Indie Week has been a great contribution and alleyway for Indie artists to get great exposure and they work hard at showcasing all the talent they work with. We couldn’t be more excited to play Indie week this year. This show I’ll have a great lineup of musicians playing with me including Aiden Keenan of Imperion, Anthony Zhura of Caym and Joey Muha of Threat Signal/Jungle Rot. This was the lineup from our recently completed “Buried Out Back” Tour. Don’t miss this killer lineup for this great event” says Sarrazin.

Watch touring drummer Joey Muha “Tear You” a new one in his latest slaying drum video:

DECATUR‘s debut album “Badder Than Brooklyn” released last year during October 2017 was produced by Joe Duplantier of Gojira and is all-killer, no filler! It doesn’t hide behind its production; it compliments it. All the songs on the album are truly about power and empowerment, a clarion call for strength in life’s battles…healing through headbanging. From the power shredding of “Into The Night” and the storytelling of the album’s title track “Badder Than Brooklyn” to the brutal beat down of songs like “Bottled Inside” and “Internal War” to “Worst Enemy” about the fight against depression, DECATUR feel modern metal has lost its way and they’re here to provide the road map forward to the future! Make no mistake, DECATUR are a band that puts the grit into integrity, as guitarist/vocalist Jay ‘Beard’ Sarrazin says, DECATUR make “real metal for real metalheads.”

Music Video “Worst Enemy”

Album Stream – “Badder Than Brooklyn”

Album available on CD, digital download and streaming on Bandcamp, Sunrise Records, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon.

For more info:
http://www.decaturmetal.com
http://www.facebook.com/decaturmetal
http://www.twitter.com/decaturmetal
http://www.instagram.com/decaturmetal
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(bio written by Steve Earles)

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“Badder Than Brooklyn is one of those wonderful albums that will give you little to complain about…one of the best heavy metal releases this year. Shatterproof & Internal War Pt. 2 confirm this with the former a very traditional & groove-layered slab while the latter goes for a more melodic approach.” Games, Brrrains & A Head-Banging Life

“Badder Than Brooklyn is a solid debut album of modern metal that’s worth seeking out.” – Heavy Metal HQ

“Great for a pounding run or a body-wrecking workout, Badder Than Brooklyn will satisfy fans of metal, hard rock, or good old-fashioned rock and roll.” – Shockwave Mag

“The energy in the room was electrifying, and it was impossible not to mosh and head bang with intense vigour. The band’s connection on stage was infectious, as it was obvious that these guys loved what they were doing and loved doing it together.” – The Phoenix News – Live Review – Kelowna, BC

“Badder Than Brooklyn is a formidable effort by these talented newcomers. Considering the fact that this is their debut album, I most certainly think that they have nailed it. With memorable and we’ll crafted songwriting, if these guys keep up their work I see a bright future ahead if them. Undoubtedly an album that I will recommend for all Thrash/Groove Metal enthusiasts. That being said I hope they will come back even stronger in their sophomore effort for which I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled.” – Metal Centre

“Toronto-based Decatur, with their debut release Badder Than Brooklyn, has created a metal album for metal’s sake, a traditionally fast, heavy riffing, drivingly intense set of tunes to be included on an FM radio station in the next installment of Grand Theft Auto playing between Megadeth’s “Holy War…The Punishment Due”, Metallica’s “Battery”, and right after Pantera’s “Walk”.” – Canadian Beats

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0 Decibel Mag Premiere THE GREAT SABATINI Video “You’re Gonna Die (Unsatisfied)”; New Album “Goodbye Audio” Out Nov 16th; Ontario + Quebec Tour Dates

October 30, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · The Great Sabatini

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Montreal, QC – October 30, 2018

For fans of Melvins, Unsane, Neurosis, Metz, KEN mode, Today Is The Day

Decibel Mag Premiere THE GREAT SABATINI Video “You’re Gonna Die (Unsatisfied)”

New Album “Goodbye Audio” Out Nov 16th

Ontario + Quebec Tour Dates

L-R – Rob Sabatini (guitar/vocals), Joey Sabatini (bass/vocals), Steve Sabatini (drums/vocals), and Sean Sabatini (guitar/vocals)
Photo credit: Dave Levitt Photography

Since forming in Montreal, Canada in late 2007, The Great Sabatini has released four EPs and four full length albums, and logged seemingly endless tour dates around North America and Europe. The music is an aggressive mixture of noise rock, doom, hardcore, and metal wrapped up in a burly sludge aesthetic.

After working together for 11 years, the band has refined their heartfelt noisy sludge to perfection. Their upcoming album “Goodbye Audio” due out November 16th, 2018 is a prime example of the harmony and aptitude that can only come from over a decade of being together; it’s a more robust and evolved sound, but still maintaining the caustic energy they had when they started.

Teaming up with Decibel Magazine, the quartet have a new video to share “You’re Gonna Die (Unsatisfied)”.

“You’re Gonna Die (Unsatisfied)” is about dealing with an addiction to one’s own work ethic. You can work at making yourself better at something, but there will never be enough time to reach perfection. This thought came from watching an interview with Japanese tattoo master Horyoshi III. To me, the idea boiled down to the inevitability of death vs. the desire to create things and get better at it. Resigning myself to death and the simple fact that I’ll never achieve the level of craft I strive for during my lifetime can be either freeing or oppressive, depending on what side of the bed I wake up on, I guess. Our friend Garth at Troublelight Pictures shot and edited the video for us. It’s a straight up performance video, but he made us look cool and the video has a dark timbre to it.” says guitarist / vocalist Sean Sabatini.

Watch the video at the following link: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2018/10/30/watch-the-great-sabatini-know-youre-gonna-die-unsatisfied/

The band adds about “Goodbye Audio”:

“We’re trying to give people a raw-ass document of abrasive sludge and noise rock in the most hi-fi package possible. We’re not interested in polish or smoothing over any rough edges… just achieving something of high sonic quality that presents the band that we are today…”

“Goodbye Audio” will be available on vinyl from No List Records, Ancient Temple Records and No Why Records. Cassette version from Pink Lemonade and features an exclusive bonus track “Drain The Swamp” only available on that format. Digital download and album pre-order available on TGS’ Bandcamp here.

Music video “Still Life With Maggots” – https://youtu.be/29UTTDN2EOI

Track Listing:
1. Still Life With Maggots (2:06)
2. Dog Years (4:21)
3. Strip Mall or, The Pursuit Of Crappiness Parts 1-4 (3:11)
4. You’re Gonna Die (Unsatisfied) (3:28)
5. Tax Season In Dreamland (4:06)
6. Brute Cortege (3:16)
7. Hand Of Unmaking (14:06)
Album Length: 34:37

Tour Dates:
All dates with Cellos.

** = with Shallow North Dakota

Nov 8 – Hamilton, ON – Doors Pub – info

Nov 9 – Toronto, ON – Sneaky Dee’s – info

Nov 10 – Windsor, ON – Beer Exchange ** – info

Nov 22 – Ottawa, ON – Pressed – info

Nov 23 – Sherbrooke, QC – Le Murdoch – info
Nov 24 – Montreal, QC – Turbo Haus ** – info

For more info:
http://thegreatsabatini.com
https://facebook.com/thegreatsabatini
https://www.instagram.com/thegreatsabatini

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0 FALLEN LEGION Premiere “Way Out” Drum Playthrough via Technical Music Review; New EP “Downfall” Out Now!

October 30, 2018
by Asher
· Fallen Legion · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 30, 2018

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

FALLEN LEGION Premiere “Way Out” Drum Playthrough via Technical Music Review

New EP “Downfall” Out Now!

Canadian whiplash tyrants FALLEN LEGION have teamed up with Technical Music Review to showcase drummer Dylan Waybrant’s new playthrough for the band’s track “Way Out” off their latest EP “Downfall” released this past May.

Waybrant comments:

“Way Out is easier than it looks, but harder than it sounds. The opening drum beat was fun to put together and I don’t normally have to notate my music to understand it.”

Watch Waybrant show off his skills at the following link: https://technicalmusicreview.com/2018/10/30/fallen-legion-way-out-official-drum-playthrough-premiere/

FALLEN LEGION‘s latest EP “Downfall” (which peaked #7 on the Top 20 July 2018 Canadian College Radio Loud Charts) features six energetic, unorthodox, progressive, spirited and memorable tracks plus guest vocals and keyboard from Cradle of Filth‘s Lindsay Schoolcraft on “New Skin”. The EP follows FALLEN LEGION‘s two well-received demo EPs “Screams From The Dungeon” (2012) and “Infinite Archive” (2015). Consisting of Nick Sauter on guitars, Jon Kal on bass, Josh Masterson on vocals and Dylan Waybrant on drums, the band presents an eclectic metal brigade of influences from Gojira, Korn, Iron Maiden, Dethlok and Antonio Vivaldi.

The band comments:

“This EP is about dealing with stress- mortal blows, drugs, thoughts of suicide, the inner struggle, and the wrath of it all. The EP represents the outcome of painful experiences. Songs like ‘Escapegoat’ deal with not being able to handle the consequences of one’s actions and pushing them onto those weaker than yourself, and ‘Monster Reborn’-about letting the guilt build up inside, trapping one within their own mental anguish.”

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

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

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

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

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 Inverse Records: Dive Into Longing With ATLAS (Finland) Through The New Video for “Pareidolia” + European Tour w/ Monuments

October 28, 2018
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· Atlas (Inverse Records) · Music News

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Inverse Records: Dive Into Longing With ATLAS (Finland) Through The New Video for “Pareidolia”

European Tour w/ Monuments

The second video from Atlas’ new album ‘Primitive’ was released on October 5, 2018; the sixth track of the album ‘Pareidolia’ is a forlorn song full of emotion set against the aggressive and fast music Atlas has been gracing us with since their conception.

‘Pareidolia’ was released alongside the full length and both feature pristine production with melancholic lyrics and exquisite guitar tones. The pensive video is morose, but also conveys a sense of fortitude. It was filmed somewhere in Finland in June 2016 by Nikke Puskala and Patrik Nuorteva, and edited by Patrik Nuorteva and Tuomas Kurikka of Perish Films.

Watch ‘Pareidolia’ on YouTube:

The album was recorded at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki with audio engineer and producer Tuomas YliJaskari (Lost Society, Valkeat, etc.). The mixing and mastering took place in Sweden at Impact Studios by Buster Odeholm (Born of Osiris, Sworn In, Humanitys Last Breath, etc.). The album was released October 5th through Inverse Recordsand is available at the following links:

SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2vYuGZt

FB: https://www.facebook.com/atlasfin/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/atlasfin/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ATLASNORTHCORE

ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/fi/artist/atlas-fin/1076411064?l=fi

GOOGLE PLAY: https://play.google.com/store/music/artist/ATLAS_FIN?id=Ard62yhffvumiub7i6a4m3qqo74&hl=fi

Atlas is currently on tour with Monuments and Vola across Europe until November 11, 2018 (dates listed below).

Track Listing:
1. Skinwalker (3:41)
2. Feel (3:59)
3. Kaamos (3:32)
4. On Crooked Stones (3:51)
5. Primitive (2:49)
6. Pareidolia (3:31)
7. Pendulum Swing (3:47)
8. Bloodline (feat. Ben English) (3:11)
9. Rust (5:40)
Album Length: 34:05

Line-up:
Patrik Nuorteva -Vocals
Tuomas Kurikka – Guitar
Aleksi Viinikka – Guitar
Leevi Luoto – Bass/Vocals
Aku Karjalainen – Drums

28.10. – ROESELARE (BE) De Verlichte Geest
29.10. – NIJMEGEN (NL) Doornroosje
30.10. – PARIS (FR) Backstage By The Mill
31.10. – NANTES (FR) Scene Michelet
01.11. – HAARLEM (NL) Patronaat
02.11. – WORTHING (UK) Bar 42
04.11. – CARDIFF (UK) The Globe
05.11. – GLASGOW (UK) G2
06.11. – BELFAST (UK) The Palm House
07.11. – DUBLIN (IE) Voodoo Lounge
08.11. – MANCHESTER (UK) Fac251
09.11. – LONDON (UK) The Dome
10.11. – SHEFFIELD (UK) Corporation
11.11. – BRISTOL (UK) MacMillan Fest

More info:
http://inverse.fi
https://www.facebook.com/atlasfin/
https://www.instagram.com/atlasfin/
https://twitter.com/ATLASNORTHCORE

BIO:

ATLAS is a 5 piece modern metalcore band from Nokia, Finland labeling themselves as ’’Northcore’’. The bands sound is a mix of heavy hitting riffs paired with catchy melodies and immersive soundscapes that draw inspiration from the gloom of north. Their releases include 2016 EP Northern Lights, 2018 pre singles “Birthright” and “The Catalyst” and debut full length album PRIMITIVE set to be released in October 2018. The band has played around Northern Europe with bands such as Miss May I, Adept, Eskimo Callboy, One Morning Left and We Butter The Bread With Butter. ATLAS is currently writing their second full length album and preparing to tour around Europe in support of their upcoming album.

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0 Swedish Power Metallers VEONITY Unleash Music Video “Guiding Light”; New Album “Legend Of The Starborn” Out On Sliptrick Records Nov 27th

October 26, 2018
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· Music News · Veonity (Sliptrick Records)

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Montreal, QC – October 26, 2018

For fans of Gamma Ray, Edguy, Helloween, Stratovarius

Swedish Power Metallers VEONITY Unleash Music Video “Guiding Light”

New Album “Legend Of The Starborn” Out On Sliptrick Records Nov 27th

L-R – Anders Sköld (Vocals, Guitar) | Samuel Lundström (Lead Guitar) | Joel Kollberg (Drums) | Kristoffer Lidre (Bass) – Photo credit – Thomas Holmstrand

Set to unleash their third full-length album “Legend Of The Starborn” on November 27th via Sliptrick Records, Swedish power metallers VEONITY is releasing the first single and new music video “Guiding Light”. The track is a classic slice of hard and heavy riffs.

Watch “Guiding Light” at the following link:

Recorded by Ronny Milianowicz and mastered by Fascination Street Studios, “Legend Of The Starborn” forms the sequel to the space saga beginning on their previous album “Into The Void“. The album contains 13 masterful tracks of stadium fueled force that fans of the band and lovers of glorious, classic power metal will not be disappointed. The album also features guest appearances from Tommy Johansson (Sabaton, Reinxeed) and Patrik Selleby (Bloodbound, Shadowquest) with artwork done by Thomas Holmstrand.

The band explains in further details the story of “Legend Of The Starborn”:

“A sequel to Into The Void. Arriving in the age of Vikings, the Hero discovers that the technical progress that killed the Earth started when the Vikings vanished. An alien race called Atlantis came to Earth with inventions and technology, but began to enslave mankind. The Hero leads the last remaining Vikings on a quest to save humanity.”

“Legend Of The Starborn” will be released on CD and digital formats worldwide via Sliptrick Records with pre-order available here.

Track Listing:
1. Rise Again
2. Starborn
3. Guiding Light
4. Winds Of Asgard ft. guest vocals Tommy Johansson (Sabaton, Reinxeed)
5. Outcasts Of Eden
6. Sail Away
7. The Prophecy ft. guest narration Paul Logue (Eden’s Curse)
8. Warrior Of The North
9. Gates Of Hell
10. Freedom Vikings ft. guest vocals Patrik Selleby (Bloodbound, Shadowquest)
11. Lament
12. To The Gods
13. United We Stand
14. Beyond The Horizon (Bonus track)

Album Band and Live Line Up:
Anders Sköld (Vocals, Guitar)
Samuel Lundström (Lead Guitar)
Kristoffer Lidre (Bass)
Joel Kollberg (Drums)

For more info:
https://sliptrickrecords.com/veonity
https://www.veonity.com
https://www.facebook.com/veonity

BIO:

Veonity is a Swedish power metal band playing energetic, guitar-driven music with their roots well founded in the German/Swedish late 90’s sound, without symphonic additions. Veonity brings straight up power metal with powerful choruses supported majestic choirs.

Veonity was formed 2013 by Anders Sköld, Samuel Lundström and Kristoffer Lidre. They were bound together by their love of power metal and a dream to create epic songs that never die. In 2014 Joel Kollberg brought his drumming skills into the band and the line-up was completed.

In the beginning of 2015 the debut album “Gladiator’s Tale” was released. Later that same year Veonity entered the studio of producer “Ronny Milianowicz” (Shadowquest, ex Dionysus record new material. The album named “Into The Void”, released in September 2016 via Sliptrick Records, is a concept album best described as a dystopic, futuristic space saga.

Veonity has played numerous shows in various European countries together with bands like Sabaton and Powerwolf. In February 2017, Veonity followed the German power metal band Freedom Call Call on an European tour. In June 2017 they also played at Sweden Rock Festival.

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