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0 Toronto’s THE SLYDE Crowned 2019 Champions of Wacken Metal Battle Canada & To Play Wacken Open Air

May 28, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · The Slyde · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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Montreal, QC – May 28, 2019

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Toronto’s THE SLYDE Crowned 2019 Champions of Wacken Metal Battle Canada & To Play Wacken Open Air

Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2019 – Spotify Battle Bands Playlist here. (more to be added)Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video here.

Video of 2018 Champion Centuries of Decay at Wacken Open Air here.

Photo Credit: Xavier Cattarinich – RavenKin Photography

One band to rule them all! This past Saturday, May 25th in Calgary, AB at Dickens, Canada’s top four unsigned bands from across the country shared the stage for the 2019 national final of Wacken Metal Battle Canada. The night was filled with an eclectic mix of metal, from prog to death to black. Battling the night away, the final featured The Slyde (Toronto, ON – Eastern Final Winner), The Myopia Condition (Red Deer, AB – Western Final Winner), Blackwater Burial (Vancouver, BC – BC Final Winner), Fjell Thyngor (Calgary, AB – Calgary Final Winner) whom were selected from qualifying rounds held between the months of January and April in Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax.

Judged by a panel of metal industry that consisted of JJ Tartaglia (Head Organizer of Wacken Metal Battle Canada, Owner of Boonsdale Records), Teitur Fossaberg (Head Organizer of Wacken Metal Battle Faroe Islands), Wally Laurier (DJ and Programmer on Rock Bottom – CJSW 90.9FM), Laura Vezer (DJ and Programmer on Rock Bottom – CJSW 90.9FM), CC Getty (Founder of METALHEADS UNITED, Founder of 420 Music & Arts Festival), Celestia Scarlett (Founder of METALHEADS UNITED, Manager of The Celestial Agency), Graham Harris (Vocalist of Hammerdrone, 2018 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Western Finalist) and Nate Reno (Owner of Big Nate Productions, Founder of Calgary Metalfest), only one band could be selected to represent the nation at this year’s international Wacken Battle at the 30th edition of Wacken Open Air. The battle has been part of the festival since 2004 and has had over 40 countries participate since its inception. This year’s Canadian champion crowned to represent the nation is Toronto’s THE SLYDE. They will be joining metal bands from 29 other countries battling it out from July 31st to August 2nd for one to conquer them all. The top 5 bands will be rewarded with material and cash prizes.

THE SLYDE comments:

“We are extremely honoured and humbled to be chosen as the 2019 winners of the Wacken Metal Battle Canada, and the Canadian ambassadors for the W:O:A Metal Battle international final round at Wacken Open Air in Germany. We gave it our all and battled against some stiff competition since the very first round, and want to send our kudos to all the amazing bands we shared the stage with: Superchucker, Hounskull, Chainfall, Northshroud, Dumpster Mummy, BornBroken, Fjell Thyngor, The Myopia Condition, and Blackwater Burial (as well as Operus, Mokomokai, Villain and Planet Eater as guest headliners) – and to all other bands who participated in the competition. Thanks to JJ Tartaglia, Jon Asher, Nate Reno and Nancy Barnes at Big Nate Productions, all the sponsors behind WMBC, all our fans for your continued support, and to all the judges for believing in us, and giving us this opportunity to represent Canada at the world’s largest heavy metal festival. After a decade of rockin’ hard in Canada, we finally get a chance to play our melodic prog metal in Europe. We are beyond stoked. We love you all! – Nate, Sarah, Al, Andrew.”

Head Organizer of Wacken Metal Battle Canada adds:

“Was an absolute pleasure to attend the finals in Calgary and see firsthand the metal talent from across our country. Such great potential from all of the bands. Big congrats to The Slyde as they continue their journey to the holy fields of Wacken!”

Wacken Open Air features Slayer, Sabaton, Parkway Drive, Demons & Wizards, Powerwolf, Airbourne, Rose Tattoo, Within Temptation, Meshuggah and many more. Full details here.

Winner of this year’s Wacken Metal Battle Canada national final will receive $2,000 CAD along with a donation of $600 from Big Nate Productions and $400 from the donated raffle of items from CJSW 90.9 FM towards their airfare to travel and perform at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany.

This was Wacken Metal Battle Canada‘s first year expanding into the Maritimes with an event in Halifax, NS along with the national final being hosted for the first time in Western Canada in Calgary, AB. All previous national finals have been held in Toronto, ON.

List of previous Canadian winners:
Centuries of Decay (2018)
Profaner (2016)
Vesperia (2015)
Mutank (2014)
Crimson Shadows (2013)

For more info:

Official Website: http://www.metalbattle.ca

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada

Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN

Instagram: @MetalBattleCan

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WackenMetalBattleCAN

For more info on international Wacken Metal Battle, please visit https://www.metal-battle.com/about/

For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com

About:

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance of winning their spot among 29 other countries’ champions, and representing Canada in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 29 years. The winner of Wacken Metal Battle Canada will perform at the 2019 festival taking place from August 1st – 3rd.

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Rehearsal Factory
Pearl Drums
Boonsdale Records
Ticketfly
Los Cabos Drumsticks
Dungeon Works Productions
The Invisible Orange
ConcertWorks
Big Nate Productions
ROSE Management
Indie Week
Sunrise Records
Rock Longueuil Inc.
ICS-INT.com

Battles Media Partners:
Absolute Underground TV / Mag
Asher Media Relations
Bravewords.com
Broken Neck Radio
Bucketlist Music Reviews
CJLO 1690AM
Hellbound.ca
LoudTrax
Metal Master Kingdom
Metal Nation
Metal-Rules.com
Ondes Chocs
PureGrainAudio.com
Pure Rock Radio
Québec-Métal
Zombitrol Productions
The Koven
The Butcher Shop

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0 San Diego’s MONARCH Crowned 2019 Champions of Wacken Metal Battle USA & To Play Wacken Open Air

May 27, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle USA

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May 27, 2019

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San Diego’s MONARCH Crowned 2019 Champions of Wacken Metal Battle USA & To Play Wacken Open Air

Wacken Metal Battle USA 2019 Spotify Playlist here.

One band to rule them all! This past Saturday, May 25th, America’s top five unsigned bands from across the country shared the stage in Los Angeles, CA at The Viper Room for the national final of Wacken Metal Battle USA. The night was filled with brutality, debauchery and pure musicianship among them all. Battling the night away, the final featured Dissentience (Winners, East Coast), Monarch (Winners, West Coast), Nahaya (Winners, Texas), Toxic Ruin (Winners, Chicago), Violence System (Winners, Atlanta) whom were selected from over a hundred bands that participated in this year’s 2019 battles held in New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, Phoenix, Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, San Diego, and Los Angeles.

Judged by a panel of metal industry that consisted of Alex Distefano (LA Weekly), Marco Barbieri (M-Theory Audio) and DJ Will (KNAC.COM), only one band could be selected to represent the nation at this year’s international Wacken Battle at the 30th edition of Wacken Open Air. The battle has been part of the festival since 2004 and has had over 40 countries participate since its inception. This year’s American champion crowned to represent the nation is San Diego thrashers MONARCH. They will be joining metal bands from 29 other countries battling it out from July 31st to August 2nd for one to conquer them all. The top 5 bands will be rewarded with material and cash prizes.

The band comments:

“Without a doubt, this has been a journey for the Monarch camp and everyone involved. We are beyond thrilled to have won Wacken Metal Battle USA in 2019 to represent the United States of America! We have put 15 years of our blood, sweat, and tears into this band to make it what it is today. And we know that every band up until this moment have done the same. We would like to thank the fans for always being there and believing in what we do. We wouldn’t be here without the fans. To Eric Dow to have taken it upon himself to even have this opportunity, to begin with, and to the Brick by Brick, Viper Room, Andrew Bansal of Metal Assault for helping make this a reality for us and Jon Asher of Asher Media Relations for all his help with all the battles. We can’t imagine how hard it was for the judges to make a decision every time one of these epic battles went down and to them, we have much respect.

Best believe that Monarch will be bringing the fire and metal from the United States to Wacken to show them what the USA metal scene has got. And we will be going as hard as we can to show the metal heads attending that we want to win this one! We are forever humbled to have gotten this far and now it’s time to strategize our victory in Germany.

Big Thanks to everyone involved that put together such an amazing year of metal! – Monarch”

Promo Trailer:
Youtube – https://youtu.be/E_xjt8Qp3TE
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/metalbattleusa/videos/210507646036564/

For more info on Wacken Metal Battle USA, please visit these links:

Official Website: http://www.metalbattlusa.com

For more info on the international battle, please visit: https://www.metal-battle.com/about

For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com

About Metal Battle USA:

Wacken Metal Battle USA is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance of winning their spot among other champions from 29 countries, and representing the USA in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 29 years.

Participating cities hosted qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band is to move forward to the American national final in Los Angeles on May 25th, 2019. The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the 30th edition of Wacken Open Air and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.

Last year’s battles saw the best from over 50 competing bands from the Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Orlando, San Diego and Los Angeles areas. Crowned champions were Anaheim’s VOICES OF RUIN (pictured below) who performed a beast of a set at the 2018 Wacken Open Air.

2018 – WMBU Winner
VOICES OF RUIN (Anaheim, CA) – http://www.voicesofruin.com

2017 – WMBU Winner
CORPSE HOARDER (Philadelphia, PA) – https://www.facebook.com/CorpseHoarder/
Live at Wacken 2017 – https://youtu.be/Qy9qkb6Fmc8

Rules:
https://metalbattleusa.com/rules/

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0 Croatian Black Metal TRYGLAV Unleashes ‘Evil Dead’ Inspired Lyric Video; New Album ‘Night of Whispering Souls’ Out May 31st via Extreme Metal Music / Rockshots Records

May 27, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Tryglav

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Montreal, QC – May 27, 2019

Croatian Black Metal TRYGLAV Unleashes ‘Evil Dead’ Inspired Lyric Video

New Album ‘Night of Whispering Souls’ Out May 31st via Extreme Metal Music / Rockshots Records

Tryglav, the one man black metal band from Croatia has released a new lyric video for the single ‘Evil Dead’, a track inspired by the movie of the same title. The song is off the forthcoming debut album “Night of Whispering Souls” that will be unveiled on May 31, 2019, via Extreme Metal Music / Rockshots Records.

TRYGLAV explains:

“Here is another song that I wrote for one of my previous bands. When I wrote this song, I was inspired by the “Evil Dead” movie. I think that the guitar, drums, and vocals are combined perfectly! It’s a personal favourite, I especially love the riffs for this track. Pure horror black metal! “

Check out ‘Evil Dead’ at the following link here.

The solo act known as TRYGLAV comes from the dark mind of Boris Behara, who was looking to express his vision in his own way and have full control over the music.

Tryglav is a god in Slavic mythology that represents the sky, the earth, and the afterlife. Channeling this power since 2018, Behara creates melodic, aggressive classic black metal with 80’s horror imaginary that is suitable for all fans of the genre looking for something fresh to bang their heads to.

The new album is the perfect combination of velocity and melody, some tracks are fast and brutal and others are melodic with catchy choruses that are easy to pick up during the first listen.

The album will be released through Extreme Metal Music / Rockshots Records on May 31, 2019.

Album pre-order available here.

Track Listing:
1. Under My Skin
2. Night of Whispering Souls
3. Deadline
4. Evil Dead
5. Creature of The Night
6. Werewolf
7. Beyond The Limit

For more info:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TryglavBand
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/tryglavofficial
Bandcamp: https://tryglav.bandcamp.com

Bio:

Tryglav is a Croatian one-man band formed in 2018 by Boris Behara. Tired of playing with people who didn’t have his same vision in music, at the beginning of 2018, he started with the idea to create his own band inspired by his love in black metal and horror imaginary. During the year 2018, seven songs have been composed and re-arranged in his personal studio many times before the final versions come out.

Due to the poor equipment for vocal recording, vocals had been entrusted to a singer called Morbid according to Behara’s lyrics and patterns. For the live shows and future records, vocals will be recorded by Behara. The idea for the plague doctors came out one day, when he thought how to create an impact imagine for the live shows.

In the year 2019, the album has been finished and the search for a studio for mixing and mastering had started. After many considerations, the studio was chosen, and the album was sent to Emissary Studios in Australia.

The album was sent then to some labels and after many considerations, Tryglav signed a worldwide deal with Italian label Extreme Metal Music/Rockshots Records.

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0 And the 2019 Wacken Metal Battle Canada National Final Winner is… Toronto’s The Slyde

May 26, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

And the 2019 Wacken Metal Battle Canada National Final Winner is…

Toronto’s The Slyde – www.facebook.com/theslydecanada

They will now go on to perform at this year’s International W:O:A Metal Battleat Wacken Open Air

A huge thank you to Nancy Barnes and Nate Reno – Organizers and promoters of Wacken Metal Battle CALGARY and Big Nate Productions

A Special Thanks to the judging panel:
JJ Tartaglia – Head Organizer of Wacken Metal Battle Canada, Owner of Boonsdale Records
Teitur Fossaberg – Head Organizer of Wacken Metal Battle Føroyar
Wally Laurier – DJ and Programmer on Rock Bottom – Cjsw 90.9FM
Laura Vezer – DJ and Programmer on Rock Bottom – Cjsw 90.9FM
Cameron Dalgetty – Founder of METALHEADS UNITED, Founder of 420 Music & Arts Festival
Celestia Scarlett – Founder of METALHEADS UNITED, Manager of The Celestial Agency
Graham Harris – Vocalist of Hammerdrone, 2018 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Western Finalist
Nate Reno – Owner of Big Nate Productions, Founder of Calgary Metalfest

and huge hails horns to Wacken Metal Battle Canada Publicist Jon Asher of Asher Media Relations for being the messenger and spreading the word about the battles.

Thank you to all our partners for making 2019 another great year of battles! \m/\m/

Thank you for helping us support Canadian metal to an international platform.

Battles Partners:
Rehearsal Factory
Pearl Drums
Boonsdale Records
Ticketfly
Los Cabos Drumsticks
Dungeon Works Productions
The Invisible Orange
ConcertWorks
Big Nate Productions
ROSE management
Indie Week
Sunrise Records
Rock Longueuil Inc.
ICS-INT.com

Battles Media Partners:
Absolute Underground TV/ Mag
Asher Media Relations
Bravewords.com
Broken Neck Radio
Bucketlist Music Reviews
CJLO – 1690AM
Hellbound.ca
LoudTrax
Metal Master Kingdom
Metal Nation
Metal-Rules.com
Ondes Chocs
PureGrainAudio.com
Québec-Métal
Zombitrol Productions
The Koven
The Butcher Shop

0 And the 2019 Wacken Metal Battle USA National Final Winner is… San Diego’s Monarch

May 26, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle USA

And the 2019 Wacken Metal Battle USA National Final Winner is…

San Diego’s Monarch – https://www.facebook.com/MonarchThrash/

They will now go on to perform at this year’s International W:O:A Metal Battleat Wacken Open Air

A huge thank you to organizers and promoters of Andrew Bansal of Metal Assault and Eric Dow of Fatal Illness Management, Helsott.

A Special Thanks to the judging panel:
Alex Distefano – LA Weekly
Marco Barbieri – Salem Rose Music & M-Theory Audio
Metal DJ Will – KNAC.COM

and huge hails horns to Wacken Metal Battle USA Publicist Jon Asher of Asher Media Relations for being the messenger and spreading the word about the battles.

Thank you to all our partners for making 2019 another great year of battles! \m/\m/

Thank you for helping us support American metal to an international platform.

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Metal Assault
Metal Devastation Radio
Metal Master Kingdom
Metal Nation
Metal-Rules.com
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Asher Media Relations
Fatal Illness Management
Come and Take It Productions
Mosh Pit Army
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Cobra Lounge – Chicago
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0 Calgary Death Thrash CONCRETE FUNERAL Premiere ‘Carnival of Contradictions’ Video via NoCleanSinging; Debut Album “Ultimum Judicium” Out May 31st

May 24, 2019
by Asher
· Concrete Funeral · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 24, 2019

For fans of Death/Thrash, Exodus, Death, Lamb of God, Carcass

Calgary Death Thrash CONCRETE FUNERAL Premiere ‘Carnival of Contradictions’ Video via NoCleanSinging

Debut Album “Ultimum Judicium” Out May 31st

L-R – Jesse Lindbeck – Lead Guitar, Devin Schum – Guitar / Vocals, Paul Mercer – Bass, Connor Erhart – Drums
Photo Credit: Red Dahlia Photography

Calgary’s CONCRETE FUNERAL have been bashing their way into the ears of metal lovers in the local underground scene since 2015 and now they are bringing their debut album “Ultimum Judicium” to the masses this coming May 2019.

Unleashing their second single, ‘Carnival of Contradictions’, the heavy groove thrashers have teamed up with NoCleanSinging for premiere of the track’s video.

The band explains:

“This song is about every asshole that fucked you around or threw you under the bus. A fuck you to coat tail riders and snake in the grass types alike. Mainly thrash and groove in this tune, as well as a cool progressive section that leads you into a blistering solo and back out into the thrash/ groove zone.”

Watch ‘Carnival of Contradictions’ at the following link: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2019/05/24/an-ncs-video-premiere-concrete-funeral-carnival-of-contradictions/

Those looking for the latest auditory mayhem, especially with an interest in Exodus, Death, and Lamb of God need to look no further as this face punching death/thrash metal assault will be available on May 31, 2019.

Album pre-order is available on Bandcamp.

Lyric Video – ‘Stabbed To Death’ – https://youtu.be/_n7jnsfay8k

Show Dates:
May 24 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous

Track Listing:
1. Ultimum Judicium (1:37)
2. Speak of The Devil (4:27)
3. Drown (4:44)
4. Holo-Comb (2:55)
5. Code Adam (3:59)
6. Toxic Fuck (3:08)
7. Mattress Stains (4:03)
8. Carnival of Contradictions (4:10)
9. Stabbed To Death (3:00)
Album Length: 32:06

Band Members:
Devin Schum – Guitars / Vocals
Paul Mercer – Bass Guitar
Connor Erhart – Drums
Jesse Lindbeck – Lead Guitar

For more info:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Concrete-Funeral-972733492737218/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/concretefuneral
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-dj4

About:

Concrete Funeral is a no-holds-barred contingent of death/thrash from Calgary, Alberta that has done much to project themselves to the forefront of their local music scene since 2015. Known for packing venues and festivals while bringing a heavy and powerful presence to the stage, Concrete Funeral has had the privilege to play with bands such as Archspire, Battlecross, Disciples of Power, Kataklysm, and Toxic Holocaust.

Incorporating a vast variety of influences with some of the more prominent being Warbringer, Zakk Wylde, and Onslaught, and Hypocrisy, Concrete Funeral produces a sound in the veins of Death, Exodus and Lamb of God. Citing references like Hobo With A Shotgun; the band embraces over the top comedic horror and frequently embellishes their metal with those themes. Concrete Funeral is comprised of four talented musicians from Alberta that collectively have decades of experience behind them. In May 2019, they will be by releasing their debut album “Ultimum Judicium” with plans for future touring within Canada.

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0 KOSM Premiere Music Video For H.P. Lovecraft Inspired Track ‘Wza-Y’ei’ via Metal-Rules

May 24, 2019
by Asher
· KOSM · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 24, 2019

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

KOSM Premiere Music Video For H.P. Lovecraft Inspired Track ‘Wza-Y’ei’ via Metal-Rules

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 released their debut “Cosmonaut” during November 2018. A concept album loosely based on the weird fiction of H.P. Lovecraft, along with borrowing influences from the science-fiction of Frank Herbert, and Roger Zelazny, the full length serves as both musical and lyrical adventure.

The band explains:

“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.”

With praise from their local Vancouver metal scene and beyond for their debut full length, the band is sharing another tribute to the author H.P. Lovecraft that has inspired them, their music, and their latest music video ‘Wza-Y’ei’.

The band adds:

“The word ‘Wza-Y’ei’ is a word in Aklo, the language of the Old Ones. We are interpreting the meaning as something akin to “Om”, or the liberation of the mind. This is a summation of the album themes. Cosmonaut begins with naivety explored in the first track “Space Mead,” but ends in epiphany with ‘Wza-Y’ei’.”

Check out KOSM‘s music video for ‘Wza-Y’ei’ via Metal-Rules.com at the following link: https://www.metal-rules.com/2019/05/24/kosm-premiere-music-video-for-h-p-lovecraft-inspired-track-wza-yei/

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

Videos:
Lyric Video – “The Esoteric Order” – https://youtu.be/Q03AbR7tY_A
Music Video “Ancient Heart” – https://youtu.be/6G8arglKdxc
“Ocean Planet” (Gojira Cover) – https://youtu.be/NK1YVys22YE

Upcoming Show Dates:
June 14 – Vancouver, BC – Astoria Hastings
June 15 – Kelowna, BC – Muninn’s Post
July 6 – Calgary, AB – County Line Saloon (Decimate MetalFest)

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/thekosmofficial
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bus

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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 SERENE DARK Premieres “Where Time Drowns Still” Off Upcoming Debut Album

May 24, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Serene Dark

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Montreal, QC – May 24, 2019

For fans of Septicflesh, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, Behemoth, Watain, Dissection

SERENE DARK Premieres “Where Time Drowns Still” Off Upcoming Debut Album

L-R – Alex Aksentyev – Bass / Dale Sauve – Guitar / Francesco Falsetto – Vocals / Graham Murphy – Guitar / Nick Rodgers – Drums

Photo Credit: Shannon Hawn

Like a blackened metallic phoenix rising from the ashes of their previous band Endemise; Ottawa’s SERENE DARK intends to take their extreme metal to new heights. Morphing from Endemise to SERENE DARK, these demons have joined forces with YouTube channel Black Metal Promotion for the premiere of their first single ‘Where Time Drowns Still’ off their forthcoming yet to be titled debut album, which was recorded at Wolf Lake Studios deep in the woods of Quebec. The upcoming album ushers a new era for SERENE DARK as the band worked with longtime producer Mike Bond (Loviatar) and session drummer Eric Morotti (Suffocation) to create a 10 song full length that plans to unleash a blistering force of evil. ‘Where Time Drowns Still’ lyrics deals with pain and loss, a theme that will be seen throughout the record.

Guitarist Dale Sauve adds:

“‘Where Time Drowns Still’ is one of our darkest songs to date and is a perfect representation of Serene Dark and the album we have nearly finished.”

Listen to ‘Where Time Drowns Still’ at the following link: https://youtu.be/zdDhVWaKIPM

And for those in the Ottawa area, SERENE DARK will be opening support on May 30th at Mavericks for Dark Funeral, Belphegor, Hate, Incantation and Vale of Pnath.

Show Dates:
May 30 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks – info w/ Dark Funeral, Belphegor, Hate, Incantation and Vale of Pnath

For more info:

Official Website: http://www.serenedark.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/serenedark
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Serene_Dark
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/serenedark
Bandcamp: https://serenedark.bandcamp.com

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0 Portland Power Metal TANAGRA Premiere Lyric Video “Etheric Alchemy” via HeavyBlogIsHeavy

May 23, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Tanagra

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Montreal, QC – May 23, 2019

For fans of Caladan Brood, Blind Guardian, I.Q., Iced Earth, Visigoth

Portland Power Metal TANAGRA Premiere Lyric Video “Etheric Alchemy” via HeavyBlogIsHeavy

New Album “Meridiem” Out Now!

L-R: Steven Soderberg: Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Christopher Stewart: Drums and Percussion, Tom Socia: Lead and Backing Vocals,
Josh Kay: Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Erich Ulmer: Bass Guitar

Photo Credit: Kara Pesznecker Reavis

Portland, OR’s TANAGRA has posted a new lyric video for their track ‘Etheric Alchemy’ in support of their latest album “Meridiem” released this past April. The video is being premiered on HeavyBlogIsHeavy.com at the following link: http://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2019/05/23/premiere-hear-tanagra-perform-etheric-alchemy/

The band adds:

“Etheric Alchemy is a perfect blend of our newer proggy symphonic sound and the rockin’ heavy power metal of None of this is Real. Like an overture of our entire career, all our stylistic tendencies are represented in this song; Crazy time switches, lush orchestrations, and harmonized vocals co-exist with driving headbanging riffs, shredding guitar solos, and aggressive singing. It also has some of the nerdiest lyrical content we’ve ever written.”

Refining and crafting the seven multi-layered compositions on their latest full length “Meridiem” to perfection, TANAGRA have created a power metal album packed with depth, emotion, harmony, and complexity all recorded across four studios for close to three years with guest musicians on piano, cello, and viola,

The band explains the album:

“‘Meridiem’ was us taking primary influence from classic prog rock and orchestral black metal alongside our classic power metal sound, with symphonic arrangements, multi-layered choral vocals, and moody mellotrons combining to make an atmosphere that sounds like nothing else. The diverse set of songs have a little something for everyone, from furious blast beats to smooth jazz piano solos and everything in between. Our main ambitions when writing were to make everything proggy and epic, and we pushed the songs as hard as we could on that. It’s a special album for all of us, with the meaning behind every riff and lyric. We’re excited to finally unleash it upon the world, and we hope people enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed writing it.”

“Meridiem” is available on Spotify, CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon, Bandcamp.

Track Listing:
1. Meridiem (11:35)
2. Sydria (4:01)
3. Etheric Alchemy (8:49)
4. Silent Chamber (7:52)
5. Hidden Hand (10:14)
6. Across the Ancient Desert (7:39)
7. Witness (14:19)
Album Length: 1:04:31

For More Info:
https://facebook.com/tanagraband
https://instagram.com/tanagraband
https://twitter.com/tanagraband

BIO:

Formed out of the love of science fiction, fantasy, and theatrical heavy metal storytelling, TANAGRA hit the Portland, USA metal scene in 2011 with epic, symphonic, progressive power metal with lyrical content about original fantasy/sci-fi settings, Magic: The Gathering, historical tales, and other nerdy themes.

In 2015, they released their debut album; None of This is Real, an energetic collection of American power metal showcasing their love for complex arrangements and lengthy songs which garnered critical acclaim from a multitude of publications around the world.

In the time following their debut release, the members found a deep love for progressive rock/metal and symphonic black metal, and in writing new material found ways to combine the sounds of bands like IQ, Anekdoten, Caladan Brood, and Borknagar into their existing American power metal framework.

In 2016, TANAGRA entered the studio with the fruits of their labors to begin recording their ambitious second album, titled Meridiem, slated for global release April 26, 2019.

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“The guitar work never lets up whether it’s the awesome riffs, the solos, or the harmonized leads, these guys are good… This band knows how to tell a story in a song.” – The Elitist Metalhead

“One of 2015’s big surprises in power metal and definitely one of the best independent releases of the year.” – The Metal Observer

“The album is chock full of catchy riffs, singalong choruses and awe-inspiring shredding… Riffs and vocal hooks flow seamlessly together.” – Metal Bandcamp

“Tanagra is definitely in the right path to become a respected act in the fantasy-themed Power Metal genre” – The Metal Crypt

“…confident vocals which soar like big fucking neon birds.” – Hollywood Metal

“Full of fun and driving riffs, rich melodies, and triumphant vocals…” – Dead Rhetoric

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0 Edmonton’s TESSITURA Release Tandem Guitar Playthrough Video For ‘Wounds of The Righteous’ via NoCleanSinging

May 23, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Tessitura

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Montreal, QC – May 23, 2019

For fans of Goatwhore, Revocation, Skeletonwitch

Edmonton’s TESSITURA Release Tandem Guitar Playthrough Video For ‘Wounds of The Righteous’ via NoCleanSinging

Released in June 2018, “Unearth The Underworld” is a 5 track EP from Edmonton, Canada’s death/thrashers, TESSITURA. Featuring five of the band’s strongest efforts to date, it takes the listener on the rollercoaster of TESSITURA’s evolution as each song drives forward into a whirlwind of themes and expressions especially for fans of Goatwhore, Revocation, and Skeletonwitch.

Releasing a guitar playthrough via NoCleanSinging.com for ‘Wounds of The Righteous’, TESSITURA‘s Stephan Ceña (guitar) and Leillyn McColman (bass) rip through one of the best songs on the record.

The band comments:

“’Unearth The Underworld’ was created with intention of capturing the unparalleled intensity of a Tessitura live experience, and every ounce of that punishing energy is being displayed on this record. “Wounds of the Righteous” opens the record in a frenzy of bombastic rage, preaching against the hypocrisy of organized religion. We have captured a refined and polished take on the band that our fans see live.”

Watch the playthrough at the following link: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2019/05/23/an-ncs-video-premiere-tessitura-wounds-of-the-righteous/

“Unearth The Underworld” is available on Spotify, Bandcamp, iTunes.

Show Dates:
June 1 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous – w/ Anvil, WMD
July 12 – Armstrong, BC – Hassen Arena – Armstrong MetalFest w/ Origin, Nekrogoblikon, Betraying The Martyrs, Wake & more!
Aug 3 – Drumheller, AB – Dinosaurs Downs Stampede Grounds – Loud As Hell Fest w/ Goatwhore, Anciients, Cloven Hoof, Planet Eater, Untimely Demise, BornBroken, Arrival of Autumn, Legacy, VX36 and more!

Track Listing:
1. Wounds of The Righteous (6:26)
2. Bison Hat (6:13)
3. Stagnant (5:13)
4. Severed Earth (6:21)
5. Of The Inferno (6:30)
EP Length: 30:46

More info:
Official Website: http://www.tessiturametal.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TessituraMetal
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TessituraMetal
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv9_GFrl8__r85flXvXeDKg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessiturametal

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Bio:

Since 2008, Edmonton-based Tessitura has been taunting the Western Canadian underground metal scene with their eclectic blend of melodic death metal, progressive music, and classic thrash. They meticulously craft their unique sound by layering the edge-of-your-seat, earth-shaking guitar work of Stephan Ceña, backing it up with Leillyn McColman’s uplifting bass lines and the driving drum patterns of Gord Alexander, and refining the sound with the dual-vocal freight train of Ceña and lead vocalist Cyn Mercredi’s powerful screams and haunting growls.

Leaving behind the more technical borderline progressive style found on the first two albums, ‘Battle to Eternity’ (2010) and ‘Savage Embrace’(2013), they embrace their grittier side with ‘Unearth the Underworld’ (2018). The unmatched energy they inject into their fans can be experienced at one of their thunderous live shows or on any of their releases.

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