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0 Hamilton’s THE CASTOR TROYS To Play Sound of Music Fest w/ Bush, Live, Headstones and more!

May 23, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · The Castor Troys

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Montreal, QC – May 23, 2019

For Fans of The Offspring, the Headstones, Social Distortion, Rise Against, Monster Truck, The Motorleague

Hamilton’s THE CASTOR TROYS To Play Sound of Music Fest w/ Bush, Live, Headstones and more!

Out Now! New EP “Legends Never Die”

A story-telling hard rock band that tells tales of war heroes, bank robbers, and clandestine lovers, this intrepid four-piece peddles true stories and truer fiction. Drawing inspiration from bands like the Headstones, Social Distortion, Motörhead, The Offspring and Iron Maiden, Hamilton’s The Castor Troys are proud to announce they will be performing at this year’s Sound of Music Festivalwith Bush, Live, Monster Truck, Headstones and more on June 8th in Burlington, ON at Spencer Smith Park. For full details, please visit https://soundofmusic.ca. Facebook event here.

The band comments:

“We’re so incredibly excited to kick-off the 40th anniversary of the Sound of Music Festival! Not only are we playing alongside massive acts like Bush and Live, but this is our second time sharing the stage with our heroes, Headstones. The festival wanted to include a strong local representation at this kick-off show, and they’ve done that with incredible local bands like Monster Truck and Crown Lands. Don’t miss Black Mountain Whiskey Rebellion – all four of us became instant fans the moment we heard their first single. For true rockers, this concert is one for the ages!”

THE CASTOR TROYS‘ latest EP “Legends Never Die” was produced by Andre Kaden Black plus engineered by Tal Vaisman (Ascot Royals) and has refined the band’s sound, enabling them to capture the fierce energy of their live performance onto record, a great follow up to their 2015 debut full length “Come Hell or High Water” since forming in 2013.

“Six songs that draw influences of hard rock, punk, country and southern rock will make you sing along and pump your fist. This is veteran songwriting with youthful energy.” – The Castor Troys

“Legends Never Die” is available on iTunes, Spotify, Bandcamp.

Music Video “Blackout Love” – https://youtu.be/5yvafYpS5QM

Lyric Video “Runnin’ Down A Dream” (Tom Petty cover) – https://youtu.be/–F2tQIqqKA

For more info:
http://www.thecastortroys.com
https://www.facebook.com/thecastortroys
http://www.twitter.com/thecastortroys
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-cpG

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“Need a good song to pump you up for a long day? This classic punk-rock track (We Are One) might even fuel you up better than your morning caffeine boost. You’ll be screaming along with these powerful vocals and air-guitaring these riffs all week long.” – Alt Press

“The Legends Never Die EP departs from their debut album and takes their sound to the next level with a tighter chemistry and production. It boasts two full-throttle singles: “Blackout Love” and the follow-up, “We Are One”. The latter single, albeit a real stomper, sounds pretty similar to a track on their first album. It could just be me so, I’ll leave it to you to investigate and decide. Other standout tracks on the EP include “Burn This City Down” and “Wreck of the Bastard”. After a listen, you’re bound to walk away with at least a few songs stuck in your head! ” – LdnReverb

“Writing music that is catchy and instantly memorable, The Castor Troys weave tales in an accessible and uncompromising manner.” – Ignite Music Mag

“Hard rock revival? I fuckin’ hope so! Add another band to the burgeoning list – Ontario’s The Castor Troys. This hard rockin’ quartet infuse their dynamic new EP with strains of punk, country and loads of heavy rock. Adrenaline pumping screaming melodic anthems that only hard rock can deliver.” – Power of Pop

“The artwork for the Legends Never Die EP, that features a leather clad skeleton shifting into high gear in a muscle car, gives you a a fair idea of what to expect from Ontario’s The Castor Troys latest release, and you won’t be disappointed or surprised as this is balls out rock ‘n roll with a punk edge. ” The Punk Site

“They play a kind of anthemic punk rock with hard rock influences thrown in that has as much to do with Rise Against and Ignite as with Monster Truck and Iron Maiden… If you are into hard rockin’ riffs and tons of ooh’s and aah’s, feel free to check out The Castor Troys.” – Punk Rock Theory

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0 Winnipeg Psychedelic Prog DIZZY MYSTICS Posts New Animated Video “Letter”

May 21, 2019
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· Dizzy Mystics · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 21, 2019

For fans of Tool, Primus, Frank Zappa, Steely Dan, Yes, Torche, Pink Floyd

Winnipeg Psychedelic Prog DIZZY MYSTICS Posts New Animated Video “Letter”

Psychedelic Prog Debut Album “Wanderlost” Out Now!

L-R: Jeff Laird (Drums), Kyle Halldorson (Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin), Alexandre Joyal (Guitar), Aaron Bacon (Bass)
Photo Credit: Lindsey Sturgeon

Winnipeg psychedelic proggers DIZZY MYSTICS have shared their latest video “Letter”, an animated adventure for fans to take a real trip on. The video is in support of their debut album “Wanderlost” released at on May 3rd. The full length is chock full of psychedelic flavours simmered in funk with just a dash of metal sure to satisfy anyone with an appetite for Tool, Primus, Frank Zappa, and Steely Dan.

Watch “Letter” here.

“Wanderlost” contains 10 songs each containing the recommended daily servings of groove, intensity, melody and catchy vocals with the singles “Diamond Duller”; “The Frequent See, Consistent Seas” and “Letter”, which all have been pleasing the critics that got their hands on them. The album was self-recorded; mixed by John Paul Peters (Private Ear Recording, Winnipeg); mastered by Ed Brooks (Resonant Mastering, Seattle) and the album artwork was crafted by Ben Duncan.

The band adds:

“Dizzy Mystics are thrilled to release of our debut LP “Wanderlost”. We have set out to encapsulate our diverse range of musical influences into a genre-bending rock experience. Every possible emotion we have felt bleeds through these songs in their own unexpected sonic twists and turns. See where it takes you, and enjoy!”

The album is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes.

Music Video – “The Frequent See, Consistent Seas” – https://youtu.be/fjvl1-dGmu0

Show Dates:
May 22 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theatre (CD Release Show) – info

Track Listing:
1. Letter (4:42)
2. Shindigjig (4:43)
3. Fallasophy (5:02)
4. The Frequent See, Consistent Seas (2:50)
5. The Anti-Dream (5:09)
6. The Scythe Pendulum Swing (7:33)
7. Diamond Duller (4:56)
8. Jaunter (5:26)
9. Rester (Analog Chameleon) (5:01)
10. Wanderlost (11:09)
Album Length: 56:36

Recording Line Up:
Kyle Halldorson (all vocals, guitars, bass, mandolin, assorted percussion, lyrics, music, songwriter)
Aaron Edgar (all drums)
Gerrit Delaquis, Kelsey Halldorson, Paula DaCosta (guest vocals on track 07-Diamond Duller)

Live Band Line Up:
Kyle Halldorson (lead vocal, guitars, mandolin)
Alexandre Joyal (guitar, backup vocal)
Aaron Bacon (bass, backup vocal)
Jeff Laird (drums, backup vocal)

For more info:
https://dizzymystics.com
https://facebook.com/dizzymystics
https://instagram.com/dizzymystics
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BIO:

Dizzy Mystics Soup for the Rocker’s Soul;
2 cups Psychedelic
2 cups Progressive
1 cup Hearty 70’s Metal
3 tbsp. Jazz
3 tbsp. Funk
2 tbsp. Folk
1 tbsp. Soul
A pinch of Celtic Pepper is optional

(Measurements of each ingredient are subject to change for each batch made)

As the recipe implies, rock music is the spoon that stirs the soup, and no genre (or spice) is out of the question for Dizzy Mystics. Climbing out the stock pot in 2015, Dizzy Mystics are a psychedelic rock band based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. One can expect a dynamically diverse, tastefully complex, and energetic dose of adventurous hard rock with feet moving rhythmic swagger, and stargazing melodies.

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“It is clear that Dizzy Mystics may be among the most unique of the vibrant Canadian rock scene to be delivering tracks that will leave fans of classic, progressive, and 90’s alternative rock excited for what is to come.” – Canadian Beats

“Mysticism aside, this band certainly got the “dizzy” part right! The Winnipeg rock quartet Dizzy Mystics offer up a staggering musical concoction that, considering its progressive and experimental flair, is surprisingly radio-ready. Think Rush and Primus drinking wine with Tool before dropping acid with Frank Zappa and checking out a jazz club with Steely Dan. Dizzying, right? Jokes aside, frontman Kyle Halldorson, guitarist Alexandre Joyal, drummer Jeffrey Laird and bassist Aaron Bacon have some serious chops and, with the right amount of work, gigging and outside help, this Canadian act has the potential to not only see the end of the tarmac, but to also take off!” – PureGrainAudio

“Diamond Duller moves and groves, in interesting rhythms, changing from one beat to another, shifting and clanging with energy. The vocals bring about high energy and ensure the listener is hooked from the get go.” – The Median Man

“The quartet has crafted a psychedelic and progressive sound upon many others including melodic hard rock and funk. The band takes you through a heavy and psychedelic trip on their latest single.” – Technical Music Review

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0 Calgary’s Decimate MetalFest Announces 2019 Line-Up w/ Into Eternity, Hammerdrone, Quietus, Planet Eater, Centuries of Decay and more!

May 21, 2019
by Asher
· Decimate MetalFest · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 21, 2019

Calgary’s Decimate MetalFest Announces 2019 Line-Up
w/ Into Eternity, Hammerdrone, Quietus, Planet Eater, Centuries of Decay and more!

DMF 2019 Line-Up Spotify Playlist here.

Calgary’s DECIMATE Metal Festival returns for its second year with its biggest line up to date. Welcoming acts from across Canada, this year’s headliners announced are Into Eternity, Hammerdrone, Quietus, Planet Eater, Centuries of Decay (2018 Wacken Metal Canada Champions) among many more on the 20 plus band event being hosted for three days from July 5th to 7th at the County Line Saloon (full day line ups listed below).

Festival organizer Sloan Voxx comments:

“After the bands obliterated the stage last year, we are beyond excited to be able to resuscitate Decimate Metalfest for year 2! This year not only did we want to showcase well-known favorites, and spice things up with sultry Burlesque dancers, but also bring to view many acts our city has never seen. If that isn’t enough, the cherry on top is incorporating an All-Ages component to the festival and being able to feature musicians under the age of 18! We are truly inspired by the growing musical minds of the next generation and of our future and are so happy to be able to include them in this year’s festival! Whether you’re a non-stampeder or an after-stampeder, we urge you to come out and experience and this vastly talented roster of performing acts. It’s our fans that encourage events like this and that help to make them possible and keep our music community alive. Thank you for your support, and prepare for decimation!”

Advance tickets are available online at the following link here.
3 Day Pass Advance Tickets available now for $65! ($30 at Door day of show)
2 Day Pass Advance Tickets available now for $55! ($30 at Door day of show)
Sunday *ALL AGES* Advance tickets available now for $20! ($30 at Door day of show)
***NOTE – $10 door entry will be available at the venue for -18 attendees***
Possible entry at the door (no guarantees).

DECIMATE Metal Festival 2019 Line-Up:

Full weekend event link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/250031439030286/

Day 1 – Friday, July 5 (Show starts at 6:30PM)
Hammerdrone (Calgary, AB)
Centuries of Decay (2018 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Winners) (Toronto, ON)
Immunize (Edmonton, AB)
Tortured Saint (London, ON)
Technical Damage (Vancouver, BC)
Osyron (Calgary, AB)
Balrogath (Calgary, AB)
Day 1 Event Link here.

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Day 2 – Saturday, July 6 (Show starts at 6:00PM)
Into Eternity (Regina, SK)
Quietus (Edmonton, AB)
SYRYN (Calgary, AB)
KOSM (Vancouver, BC)
Ophelia Falling (Vancouver, BC)
Greybeard (Calgary, AB)
Subsume (Calgary, AB)
Hazzardous Material Burlesque (Calgary, AB)
(Persephone Bleeds / Addy Autopcy / Hazzard)
Day 2 Event Link here.

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Day 3 (ALL AGES) – Sunday, July 7 (Show starts at 1:00PM)
Planet Eater (Regina, SK)
Born For Tomorrow (Calgary, AB)
ChaosBeing (Calgary, AB)
Chained By Mind (Calgary, AB)
Flashback -18 (Calgary, AB)
School of Rock Calgary South (Performance Band) -18
Empty Visionaries (Calgary, AB)
In Ruin (Saskatoon, SK)
Revanchist (Lethbridge, AB)
Lacerator -18 (Edmonton, AB)
Vexerity (Calgary, AB)

Day 3 Event Link here.

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An All-Ages fundraiser will be held June 14th at the County Line Saloon featuring All Else Fails, Bayonet, The Myopia Condition, RedShifted and guests. $10 presale / $15 at the door. Event Link here.

A percentage of proceeds from the festival will be donated to Little Mutts Rescue Society. Adopt, don’t shop!
More info at http://www.littlemuttsrescue.org.

More info:
Website: https://decimatemf.wixsite.com/decimateme
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decimatemf
Instagram: http://www.instrgram.com/decimate_mf
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/decimatemf

Sponsors and partners include:

County Line Saloon, New Level Brewing Co., Long & McQuade, School of Rock (Calgary South), Asher Media Relations, Metal Master Kingdom, Pure Grain Audio, CJSW 90.9 FM, Metal Nation Radio, Broken Neck Radio, Absolute Underground Magazine, Sloth Records, A-Bomb Photography, Loud As Hell Festival, Calgary Beer Core, Avenue Magazine, Exclaim.ca! and more!

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, partner, or sponsor for Decimate Metal Festival, please e-mail decimatemf(@)gmail.com.

About:

DECIMATE Metal Festival is the brainchild of Sloan Voxx of Voxx Promotions, which is destined to become an annual Canadian metal and rock pilgrimage to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. With the many yearly festivals becoming part of the national metal and rock heritage, Sloan wants DECIMATE Metal Festival to become one of the best-known events alongside the various festivals located within Alberta, and Western Canada. With Voxx Promos booking and promotional experience, and the support of metal and rock fans internationally, there is nothing to stop them from reaching their goal of bringing in the masses and putting on incredible metal and rock festivals for years to come!”

Last year’s inaugural event proved to be a great success showcasing four full nights of metal and rock with bands from all over Canada and parts of the USA!

As part of their fundraising initiative, DECIMATE Metal Festival was also able to donate $685.00 to The Cochrane Women’s Shelter in memory of Bob Campbell.

DMF 2018’s roster included the talents of Ninjaspy (Vancouver, BC), Widow’s Peak (Calgary, AB), NYLITHIA (Vancouver, BC). Blackwater Burial (Vancouver, BC), For A Life Unburdened (Medicine Hat, AB), ChaosBeing (Calgary, AB). Citizen Rage (Calgary, AB), Insurrection (Gatineau, QC) Pecado (Calgary, AB), Sludgehammer (Toronto, ON), Gatekeeper (Vancouver, BC), Accostal (Calgary, AB), The Order of Chaos (Edmonton, AB), BLQ – Benevolent Like Quietus (Calgary, AB), ODINFIST (Armstrong, BC), Tessitura Official (Edmonton, AB), Illyrian (Calgary, AB), SYRYN (Calgary, AB), Filth (Shelby, NC), WORLD CLASS WHITE TRASH (Calgary, AB), Insvrgence (Austin, TX), From The Wolves (Calgary, AB), Loser (Detroit, MI) and Detherous (Calgary, AB).

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0 WYKAN Premieres ‘Breo-Saighead (Triple Goddess)’ Off Upcoming EP “Brigid: Of The Night” Out June 2019

May 20, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Wykan

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Montreal, QC – May 20, 2019

For fans of Pink Floyd meets Black Sabbath meets Mayhem

WYKAN Premieres ‘Breo-Saighead (Triple Goddess)’ Off Upcoming EP “Brigid: Of The Night” Out June 2019

Founded in 2017 by guitarist Jeremy Perkins, Montreal’s WYKAN plays a blend of psychedelic doom, heavy blues, stoner rock and black metal in the classic format of bass, drums, and guitar. Their experimental and massive sounding music is best described as Pink Floyd meeting Black Sabbath meeting Mayhem for those who have never heard the band.

Set to release their sophomore EP “Brigid: Of The Night” on June 7, 2019, to follow their 2018 debut EP “Solace”, WYKAN is premiering their first single “Breo-Saighead (Triple Goddess)” via Bravewords.com at the following link here.

“We want to give fans a trip for the mind, without barriers and hooks, just plain vibes and atmosphere. This next EP, overall, is more of the classic riffing which goes with each genre I touch and blend in each of the songs. As a thematic “Brigid: Of The Night” is about the Celtic Goddess known as Brigid. The whole EP’s thematic and three songs are a historical take on the cultural ceremonies & festivities in Ode to Brigid. Also one will find that the lyrics are based on the deities representation and relationship held strong between the Celtic life of pre-Christian Ireland and Brigid.” says Perkins

The band’s line up for the EP features guest drummer Simon McKay of The Agonist rattling his talents on track #3 Reul-Iuil Bride (Star of Brigid) along WYKAN and EOHUM founder Jeremy Perkins on guitar, vocalist Barrie Butler (Eohum, ex-Tard), bassist Corey Thomas, best known for his own Jazz ensemble Backwater Township and drummer Dug Kawliss (ex-Tempete) who is on tracks #1 Imbolc (The Cleansing) and #2 Breo-Saighead (Triple Goddess).

“Brigid: Of The Night” also follows the band’s plan of releasing an EP every six to ten months and keep fans on a ceremonial run of emotion and space.

The EP will be available on Bandcamp as a $1 EP or more Pay-What-You-Want download.

Track Listing:
1. Imbolc (The Cleansing) (7:30)
2. Breo-Saighead (Triple Goddess) (7:08)
3. Reul-Iuil Bride (Star of Brigid) (5:20)
EP Length: 20:00

EP Line-Up:

Guitars: Jeremy Perkins

Vocals: Barrie Butler

Drums: Dug Kawliss

Bass: Corey Thomas

Featuring guest drummer :

Simon McKay (The Agonist ) on Track 3

Music & Lyrics WYKAN / S O W I L O A R T S 2019 ©

Live Line-Up:
Drums: Dug Kawliss
Vocals: Barrie Butler
Guitars: J Harley Perkins
Bass: Corey Thomas

For more info:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WYKANBAND
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-dnw

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“an impressive debut, with enough hooks to catch ears wherever it gets play. So grab yourself a copy, turn it up, and consume some mean doom.” – The Burning Beard (Review – Solace EP 2018)

“A strange and bewildering piece of psychedelic doom metal, inspired by both old school doom and black metal, this debut by Canadian act Wykan is certainly something special. ” – Merchants of Air (Review – Solace EP 2018)

“Montreal riff metallers Wykan make their debut April 13 with the SolaceEP. It is not intended for background listening. Even at three tracks/24 minutes, it’s not the kind of thing you “just put on” while you’re picking up around the house or working or whatever you might be doing. It demands attention and demands it early.” – The Obelisk (Review – Solace EP 2018)

““The Gathering” is an undeniably intense song that passes through changing shades of mystery, tension, torment, and gloom. The stage is set through a slow, reverberating guitar melody, whose ringing tones create a mystical aura, and by a solemn, heavy riff that itself has an otherworldly cast. The increasingly acrobatic drumming and the vibrancy of the throbbing bass drive the energy of the song higher, as does the swirling lead, which creates a feeling of growing disquiet and pain, made even more distraught by the vocal combination of acidic rasping shrieks and harsh roars.” – No Clean Singing (Review – Solace EP 2018)

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0 Wacken Metal Battle USA 2019 National Final – May 25th – Los Angeles @ The Viper Room

May 16, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle USA

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May 16, 2019

MetalBattleUSA.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Metal-Battle.com

Wacken Metal Battle USA 2019 National Final – May 25th – Los Angeles @ The Viper Room

One Unsigned Band To Conquer Them All & Play Wacken Open Air 2019

Saturday, May 25 – Los Angeles @ The Viper Room

National Final Lineup

Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2140306262899965/

Dissentience (Winners, East Coast) – https://www.facebook.com/dissentienceband

Monarch (Winners, West Coast) – https://www.facebook.com/MonarchThrash

Nahaya (Winners, Texas) – https://www.facebook.com/nahayaofficial

Toxic Ruin (Winners, Chicago) – https://www.facebook.com/toxicruin.metal

Violence System (Winners, Atlanta) – https://www.facebook.com/ViolenceSystemOfficial

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Wacken Metal Battle USA 2019 Spotify Playlist here.

For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info).

For the third year, Wacken Metal Battle USA returned to America hosting battles in New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, Phoenix, Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, San Diego, and Los Angeles. From the months of February to May, over 100 bands competed in qualifying rounds with the final five now selected Dissentience (Winners, East Coast), Monarch (Winners, West Coast), Nahaya (Winners, Texas), Toxic Ruin (Winners, Chicago), Violence System (Winners, Atlanta). All will come together in Los Angeles on May 25th at The Viper Room for one to rule them all and be crowned USA champion and perform at the 30th edition of Wacken Open Air taking place from August 1st – 3rd, 2019 in Wacken, Germany. The 2019 line up for Wacken Open Air includes Sabaton, Parkway Drive, Demons & Wizards, Powerwolf, Airbourne, Rose Tattoo, Within Temptation, Meshuggah and many more. Details here.

How it works:
Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will 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.

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

Battles will be held in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Atlanta, New York City, and Chicago.

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

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

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: http://www.metal-battle.com

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

About:

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 29 other countries’ champions, 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. The winner of Wacken Metal Battle USA will perform at the 2019 festival taking place from August 1st-3rd.

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0 Guitarist Frankie C. (Vesperia) Unleashes New Shredding Playthrough “Life By Fire”; Debut EP “Cellular Damascus” Out Now!

May 16, 2019
by Asher
· Frankie C. · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 16, 2019

For fans of Marty Friedman, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Buckethead, Tony MacAlpine

Guitarist Frankie C. (Vesperia) Unleashes New Shredding Playthrough “Life By Fire”

Debut EP “Cellular Damascus” Out Now!

Frankie C., known for his guitar work in Canadian symphonic death metal band Vesperia recently released his side project entitled “Cellular Damascus” this past March. An instrumental solo project that came to light after he was crowned champion of season one of “Shredders of Metal” presented by Banger TV. The EP is technical, groovy and energetic, and lets the listener focus on the guitar work that he takes great pride in orchestrating.

Posting his next playthrough video in support of his debut, Frankie C. explains ‘Life By Fire’:

“This song is quite a lot of fun to play. There are many exciting melodic themes as well as head banging sections and a lot of notes! To me this song is evil but fun.”

Watch ‘Life By Fire’ at the following link: https://youtu.be/-t8wzZ2aNe8

Previous playthroughs:
‘Fall of The Hammer’: https://youtu.be/ScxRxFp-QUs
‘Cellular Damascus’: https://youtu.be/aCocz8CQCso

Frankie C. adds:

“I want fans to have fun listening to ‘Cellular Damascus’. I wanted to create interesting melodic phrases, but still have heavy riffs to headbang along with, shred hard, but not lose sight of the music and try to have a clear mix where things aren’t overly processed but all instruments/parts are still clear and audible.”

All four tracks on this debut flow together and show off excellent musicianship. Excited to be focusing on more solo work in the future, Frankie C. has confirmed another release in the future.

“Cellular Damascus” is now out as of March 13, 2019, and available for stream and download on Bandcamp, Spotify, Youtube, iTunes.

Track Listing:
1. So It Begins (1:06)
2. Fall Of The Hammer (2:55)
3. Cellular Damascus (3:14)
4. Life By Fire (3:19)
EP Length:

For more info:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frankiecshred

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/arps7
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankiecshred

Bio:

Cellular Damascus is the instrumental solo project from Vesperia’s Frankie Caracci. Looking to try something new and forge his wide array of influences together to make something that is uniquely his own.

The first release, the self-titled EP (2019), introduces fans to the melodic and technical headbanging music on which Caracci solely wrote, performed and produced. Influenced but guitar mavericks such as Jeff Loomis, Joe Satriani, Jason Becker, and Michael Romeo and genres such as modern and classic heavy metal thrash, prog and death metal there is an assortment of features in each track that keep the listener on their toes and attentive to the music.

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0 FRACTURES & OUTLINES Streaming Debut Album “Defenseless” via PureGrainAudio

May 16, 2019
by Asher
· Fractures & Outlines · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 16, 2019

For fans of Obey The Brave, Alexisonfire, Silverstein, A Day To Remember

FRACTURES & OUTLINES Streaming Debut Album “Defenseless” via PureGrainAudio

“Defenseless” Out May 17th

L-R – Maurice Emond Jr. (Bass), Maxime Rondeau (Lead Guitar), Nicholas Boudreault (Main Vocals), Eric Desormeaux (Rhythm Guitar / Scream Vocals), Mathieu Frechette (Drums / Vocals
Photo Credit: Laurence Bouchard

Leading up to the release of their debut album “Defenseless” out on Friday, May 17th, FRACTURES & OUTLINES, post-hardcore from Gatineau, Canada is streaming the full length via PureGrainAudio.com at the following link here.

Full of heavy hooks, catchy choruses and brutal breakdowns the album clearly shows the band’s punk and hardcore influences, and follows their 2017 EP ‘Checkmate’. FRACTURES & OUTLINES comments that the sound will be a bit different from the demo:

“Since the EP, we are definitely more mature than our first release. We’re used to working with each other and we’re all motivated to try new things.”

FRACTURES & OUTLINES are suggested for any breakdown fans, especially those who already include Silverstein, Alexisonfire, A Day to Remember and Killswitch Engage in their rotations.

“Defenseless” will be released on May 17, 2019, and is available on the band’s Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes.

Music Video “Mirrors” here.
Music Video “Defenseless” here.

Show Dates:
May 24 – Bar Sportif La Zone – Gatineau, QC – info
May 25 – Le National – Montreal, QC – Breakdown Fest 2019 – info
June 7 – Vankleek Hill, ON – Vankleek Hill FarmFest 2019 – info
June 29 – Gatineau, QC – Minotaure – FloodFest 2.0 – info

Track Listing:
1. End of The World (3:03)
2. Echoes (2:39)
3. Defenseless (3:29)
4. Mirrors (3:32)
5. Ouragan (3:43)
6. Over My Head (3:21)
7. The Oppressor (4:47)
8. Spades (4:37)
9. Swallowing Teeth (4:13)
10. Defenseless (Acoustic version) (3:37)
Album Length: 37:05

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BIO:

Ripping out of Gatineau, Canada, Fractures & Outlines are a post-hardcore band with influences ranging from Silverstein, No Use For A Name and Killswitch Engage.

The band came together in 2014 and work tirelessly planting their feet in the local underground music scene. Today the lineup consists of Nicholas Boudreault (vocals), Mathieu Frechette (drums/vocals), Eric Desormeaux (guitar/vocals), Maxime Rondeau (guitar), and Maurice Emond Jr. (bass). Intrepidly, they created their first EP ‘Checkmate’ in 2017, which was met with solid acclaim from various publications.

Since first taking the stage in 2014, Fractures & Outlines have played a whirlwind of local shows and festival including Rock Revolt 2017, Floodfest 2017, and Hullfest 2018. They have shared the stage with bands such as Sworn Enemy, Obey The Brave and Mass Hysteria.

As a team, the band works on each song together crafting heavy hooks, catchy choruses and brutal breakdowns with lyrical themes about internal struggle and having to fight your own demons. Each member brings a different set of musical influences to the table, making Fractures & Outlines stand out in the genre.

Working to further develop a sound that is their own, they hit the studio in 2018 to start work on their 10 track full length ‘Defenseless’, which will be revealed on May 17, 2019.

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“An interesting choice to the lineup, as the other bands were of the deathcore / melodic metal genre. However, what they lacked in genre similarity they made up for in energy. This was highlighted by their cover of Alexisonfire “This Could Be Anywhere in the World“, which I and the crowd were taken aback by. Not only did they do the cover well, but they got the crowd engaged and were eager to mosh and sing along to it.” – Splice Media Group

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0 Phoenix Thrashers MOTIVE To Release “Fight The World” On Vinyl + USA Tour Dates

May 14, 2019
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· Motive · Music News

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For fans of Lamb of God, Slayer, Anthrax, Danzig, Havok, Warbringer, Exmortus

Phoenix Thrashers MOTIVE To Release “Fight The World” On Vinyl + USA Tour Dates

Phoenix, AZ’s MOTIVE will be unleashing their latest album, “Fight The World”, on vinyl, July 12, 2019, via Metal Devastation Records. Released digitally and on CD December 1, 2018, the album is fast, aggressive, and a chunky blend of thrash that has been well met by legions of metalheads around the world. Featuring a solid collection of 10 tracks, the album’s goal is to make you thrash, mosh and for the tunes to be stuck in your head with no escape.

The band adds:

“Fight The World” is loaded with riffs, hooks, guitar solos, heavy ass bass, tight acoustic drums, and some strong vocals. We hope fans can’t turn it off, and we hope the energy of the songs is addictive!”

Loaded with modern tones, MOTIVE takes the thrash and groove base, and blends a touch of death metal and heavy rock elements into the fray. This can be experienced with their latest lyric video for the track “Thrash Priest”, that was released last year. MOTIVE details the track:

“Thrashing riffs, double bass kicks, slammin’ groove, then some thrashy punk rock, and a rippin’ solo. It’s a great opening track, with a strong chorus. The premise is enough of the Catholic Church with their lies and cover-ups. The ‘Thrash Priest’ is better for you and your family any day.”

Watch the video for ‘Thrash Priest’ HERE

Not stopping with the momentum, MOTIVE starts their “Summer Fight” Tour on June 1, 2019 and will play 16 dates across the Southwest and Midwest. It’s a must see for everyone who enjoys moshing and thrashing, especially those who are fans of Carcass, Pantera, Metallica, Lamb of God, and Slayer.

“Fight The World” vinyl will be available on July 12, 2019, and can be pre-ordered here. Digital stream and download available on iTunes, Bandcamp, Spotify, CD Baby.

Tour Dates:
June 1 – Mesa, AZ – Club Red
July 13 – Phoenix, AZ – Joe’s Grotto
July 28 – El Paso, TX – The Rockhouse Bar
July 29 – Amarillo, TX – T’s Bar
July 30 – Oklahoma City, OK – Your Mom’s Place
July 31 – Tulsa, OK – Bad Ass Renee’s
Aug 1 – Springfield, MO – Outland Ballroom
Aug 2 – St. Louis / St. Charles, MO – Red Fish Blue Fish
Aug 3 – St. Louis / St. Charles, MO – Red Fish Blue Fish
Aug 4 – Omaha, NE – Dr. Jack’s
Aug 5 – Kansas City, MO – The Riot Room
Aug 7 – Colorado Springs, CO – Legends Rock Bar & Grill
Aug 8 – Denver, CO – Bar Bar
Aug 9 – Farmington, NM – Studio 18
Aug 10 – Gallup, NM – Juggernaut
Aug 11 – Flagstaff, AZ – The Greenroom

Track Listing:
1. Thrash Priest (3:22)
2. One With The Water (3:25)
3. Boycott Your Boycott (3:04)
4. Evil In The Devil (4:51)
5. Grass Ain’t Greener (3:40)
6. An Act of God (3:00)
7. Goodbye Again (4:10)
8. Digital Slave (3:45)
9. Fight The World (3:32)
10. Headstones and Pictures (4:27)
Album Length: 37:21

Members on Studio Album:
Mike Niggl – Lead Vocals
Steven Buschart Guitar/Vocals
Julius Secody – Bass
Zack Sewell – Drums

Members of Touring/Current lineup:
Mike Niggl – Lead Vocals
Steven Buschart Guitar/Vocals
Wyatt Henderson – Drums

For more info:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MotiveAZ
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/motive_az

BIO:

Motive was formed in June of 1999. Guitarist Steven Buschart has kept the band alive through thick and thin, and with this new line-up, they are delivering songs full of modern tones and crushing riffs. Mike Niggl has taken over the lead vocals from Steve. His performance is pro, strong, and heavy. Motive Steve is on Guitar and Backup vocals and Wyatt Henderson is on drums. Wyatt has brought some youth and fresh blood to the group. The band is tight and performs with a precise attack.

“Fight The World” is Motives’ new album, released December 1st, 2018. It’s available worldwide from all the usual online platforms, plus MetalDevastation.com, CDBaby.com, Motiveaz.bandcamp.com, Rock Stakk Records, and directly from the band.

The band comments about the release:

“It’s a driving, thrashing, metal assault that never dips in energy. There are layers and shapes, but it always HITS! Once you are locked in, it just gets better!”

Motive has also just signed a deal with Metal Devastation Records/Metal Devastation.com to release “Fight The World” on vinyl on July 12, 2019. You can get also get the new CD from Metal Devastation right now. Motive will be touring the USA all year, with multiple shows booked for summer 2019. Motive will “Fight The World” till all of you see.

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“Motive, it’s not retro, same ol’ Thrash, they have their own thing” – Chase Becker from Warbringer/Exmortus

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0 HELLNITE Announces Western Canadian Tour For Haunting Album “Midnight Terrors” (Sliptrick Records)

May 14, 2019
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Montreal, QC – May 14, 2019

For fans of Kreator, Slayer, Havok, Skull Fist, Carcass, Death

HELLNITE Announces Western Canadian Tour For Haunting Album “Midnight Terrors” (Sliptrick Records)

HELLNITE – Midnight Terrors Western Canadian Tour:

June – 21 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous

June 22 – Calgary, AB – County Line Saloon

June 25 – Kelowna, BC – Munnin’s Post

June 28 – Vancouver, BC – The Biltmore Cabaret
July 1 – Nelson, BC – The Royale

July 5 – Regina, SK – Cloud 9

Thrashers HELLNITE are proud to announce they will be embarking on their first ever Western Canadian tour since band founder Paolo Belmar relocated himself and the band to Edmonton, AB from Mexico City. While setting up the band again in Canada, Belmar was backed by Canadian musicians, but for this tour, he will be joined by original bassist Luis “Chaps” Mora and drummer Mauricio Salas for the road adventures through the Canadian Rockies and Prairies. The six-date “Midnight Terrors Western Canadian Tour”, which is in support of the same titled album the band released earlier this via Sliptrick Records, will be kicking off in Edmonton on June 21st and ending on July 5th in Regina.

Each member had this to say about their first venture touring Canada.

Paolo: “I’m excited in general, not sure what to expect but I’m sure we’ll do our best. This is our first tour out of Mexico and having my old pals with me again makes me feel confident and I know we will have fun playing together as a band rather than just do it because I already started this and I have to finish it (as I was doing when the album was released), it feels really good to have the original lineup together again.”

Chaps: “I’m excited because it was a long time without playing with my best friends and doing this project together. We will put our whole hearts to make you feel the power of a Mexican Metal band.”

Mauricio: “To be honest, I’m nervous because it’s my first time playing in Canada but I’m pretty sure that every single night of the tour will be a night to remember! So, be prepared to feel the Mexican power!”

HELLNITE‘s debut release “Midnight Terrors” is lyrically a paranormal and sci-fi themed concept album with influences from classic heroes such as Kreator, Slayer, Death along with next-generation thrash and heavy metal such as Havok, Skull Fist. The album was written and recorded by founding member, vocalist, and guitarist Paolo Belmar who formed HELLNITE originally in Mexico City in 2010 and has now re-established the band Edmonton, Canada.

The album is available from Sliptrick Records here (CD) along with stream and download on iTunes, Spotify, and all major online retailers.

“Midnight Terrors” (Lyric Video) – https://youtu.be/avDMZAG2Cmc

Track Listing:
1. Projection (1:08)
2. Phantom Force (5:50)
3. Spirits Prevail (4:22)
4. Beasts From The Deep (4:56)
5. Thrash of The Living Dead (4:16)
6. Darker Than Black (5:59)
7. Stage On Fire (5:18)
8. The Necromancer (5:52)
9. Midnight Terror (4:11)
Album Length: 41:56

For more info:
https://sliptrickrecords.com/hellnite
https://www.facebook.com/Hellnite.Mx
https://twitter.com/hell_nite
https://www.instagram.com/hellnite.official

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“Hellnite does it right and it’s so damn good. Midnight Terrors is a thrilling listen. An old-school thrash record. Nine tracks of hard-hitting metal with a bucket-load of head-banging riffs, evil sounding vocals, and crunchy drum beats. From the circle pit mayhem of Phantom Force to the galloping rhythm of Spirits Prevail and the super hot guitar work of Beasts from the Deep, the first half of the album is banger after banger. ” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“There is some top-notch riffing happening on Midnight Terrors.” – The Metal-Observer

“The guitar work is a ride that ascends and descends impressively. ” – Boston Rock radio

“a hybrid meshing of classic thrash and modern interpretation a welcome offering.” – The Metal Channel

“This is an album that can’t be missed or overlooked so go and get it. Hellnite has reassured the world that heavy metal will never die. Enough said, now get it and crank it up!” – The Dirty Room

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0 Out Now! Italian Groove Thrash EXTREMA’s New Album “Headbanging Forever” via Rockshots Records

May 10, 2019
by Asher
· Extrema · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 10, 2019

Out Now! Italian Groove Thrash EXTREMA’s New Album “Headbanging Forever” via Rockshots Records

Italian groove thrash metallers EXTREMA are ready to share with fans the “Headbanging Forever” experience with their seventh studio album, out now as of May 10th via Rockshots Records. The album features 10 crushing tracks produced by EXTREMA guitarist Tommy Massara & Gabriele Ravaglia. The album was recorded and mixed by Gabriele Ravaglia & Maxx Canali at the Fear Studio in Italy plus mastered by Alberto Cutolo at Massive Arts studios in Milan. For this album, the band enlisted Gustavo Sazes (MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY, ANGRA, ICED EARTH, GUS G., AMARANTHE, a.o.) to create the album artwork.

Tommy Massara comments:

“It’s a 100% Metal Album that leaves the listeners breathless. The songs are well balanced, there’s a lot of double bass, tempo changes and screaming lead guitar solos like in the old days. The songwriting of the album reminds me of something classic with modern production.”

“Headbanging Forever” is available on CD, vinyl and digitally at the following link: http://smarturl.it/HeadbangingForever

Spotify here.

Lyric Video – Pitch Black Eyes’ – https://youtu.be/zN-r_YPshs4

Music Video – For The Loved And The Lost’ – https://youtu.be/GlKb41YW5I8

Track Listing:
1. The Call
2. Borders Of Fire
3. For The Loved And The Lost
4. Heavens Blind
5. Pitch Black Eyes
6. Headbanging Forever
7. Believer
8. Invisible
9. Paralyzed
10. The Showdown

More info:
http://www.extremateam.com/
https://www.facebook.com/extrema.official/
https://twitter.com/extrema_it
https://www.instagram.com/extrema_official/
https://www.youtube.com/user/boogaow

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Bio:

EXTREMA’s original line-up was established between 1985 and 1986 in Milan, Italy. In a very short time, the band led by guitars player Tommy Massara achieved a huge success. Tommy is the only remaining member of the original line-up, and over the years he also played the role of artistic and executive producer.

Hundreds of concerts made the band more and more close-knit and open towards a constant growth path, capable from the beginning of welcoming influences external to heavy metal, a consistent choice within an evolutionary framework which saw EXTREMA start from the rebellious attitude of MOTÖRHEAD to later incorporate the style of Californian thrash metal, a scene with which the band shared the utmost care for the technical side of music and a devastating presence on stage.

The band’s reputation as musicians and performers kept growing in a perpetual live context, with extensive tours and the participation to prestigious festivals with the likes of METALLICA, SLAYER, MOTÖRHEAD, and KORN, a.o.

Extraneous from the beginning to political and ideological implications of any kind, EXTREMA’s lyrics have always strived to alternate challenging and contemporary themes with lighter subjects, true to rock’n’roll form.

In May 2017 the band welcomed the new frontman Tiziano Spigno. Thanks to his entry, EXTREMA can finally release all the creativity repressed in recent years: a violent, direct and engaging approach which is – at the same time – also varied, courageous and experimental, resulting in the new album “Headbanging Forever”.

EXTREMA is:
Tiziano “Titian” Spigno – Vocals
Tommy Massara – Guitars
Gabri Giovanna – Bass
Francesco “Frullo” Larosa – Drums

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