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0 Romanian / Swedish Power Metal Trio CROSSING ETERNITY Premiere Video “High Above The Crown” via Metal-Rules

August 15, 2018
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· Crossing Eternity (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Romanian / Swedish Power Metal Trio CROSSING ETERNITY Premiere Video “High Above The Crown” via Metal-Rules

Debut Album “The Rising World” Out Now! via Rockshots Records

Unleashing their debut album “The Rising World” this past June on Rockshots Records, Romanian/Swedish symphonic power metallers CROSSING ETERNITY have a new video to share with fans exclusively premiered on Metal-Rules.com.

The lyric video is for their track “High Above The Crown” that can be viewed at the following link: http://www.metal-rules.com/2018/08/15/romanian-swedish-power-metal-trio-crossing-eternity-premiere-video-high-above-the-crown-via-metal-rules-com/

CROSSING ETERNITY‘s “The Rising World” blends elements of modern metal with psychedelic soundscapes alluding to the innocence of the 70s’ rock music. The album contains thirteen epic songs, widely varied in composition and arrangement. The lyrics are a natural extension of this musical experience and they are tales of a spiritual journey. At times they talk about the invisible side of the world, other times they speak of fairy tale magic characters. Human nature and the causal dynamic of human interactions are also among the approached topics.

In regards to recording of the album, singer Berti Barbera says:

“Recording this album was the most challenging vocal experience of my life. It brought back the times me and Manu were playing in a rock band, with all the jokes and high energy. The serious effort made me use a lot of techniques and ways of expression I thought I lost or never use again. This is a great achievement and definitely our best work together in a time I stopped believing in magic. There is something cosmos related in this, it must be. I can’t wait to be on stage with these guys.”

Manu Savu (Guitar/ Bass/ Keyboards) also reflects on the album:

“I wrote the music for this album as an introspective journey, like a confession, a deep soul search, a backward connection, a connection with the almost unseen world of metaphors and symbols, an essential part of our existence. It’s an act of honesty, a musical statement about what we can and cannot see, a story between the tangible and the magical world.”

Album order available at the following link: http://bit.ly/Risingworld_PREORDER

Music Video – “Ghost Of A Storm” – https://youtu.be/-4cDRo7IxLw

Music Video – “Crossing Eternity” – https://youtu.be/PpL_-a1_7vA

Track Listing:
1 – Crossing Eternity (4:22)
2 – Ghost Of A Storm (4:30)
3 – Sand In The Sky (4:35)
4 – High Above The Crown (4:28)
5 – Kingdome Come (4:05)
6 – Embrace Your Voices (3:56)
7 – Journey To The End Of Dreams (4:33)
8 – Winter Poem (4:42)
9 – Haunted (5:17)
10 – Dreams Fall (4:56)
11 – Angles Cry, Rainbows Hide (4:30)
12 – Spirit Of The Forest (3:49)
13 – War Of Gods (4:50)
Album Length: 1:00:49

CROSSING ETERNITY is:
Berti Barbera – Lead Vocal/percussion instruments,
Manu Savu – Guitar/ Bass/ Keyboards
Uffe Tillman – Drums / Percussion

About:

The adventure of CROSSING ETERNITY started in the summer of 2017, when guitarist/composer Manu Savu entered the studio with a head full of great song ideas alongside fellow Romanian Berti Barbera, the band’s singer and Swedish Uffe Tillman taking on drum duties. Although the band is brand new, the three passionate, experienced musicians bring 25-30 years of experience across all genres with them. This mix of experience and wide variety of musical influences allows them to create a sound they describe as big, organic, personal, vibrant and honest.

Enjoying the privilege of sharing the stage with big names like Uriah Heep, Ten Years After, Scorpions, Larry Coryell, Blood, Sweat and Tears, the band’s main priority is to expand their boundaries and play worldwide, finding opportunities to make their music known and appreciated in as many countries as possible.

For more info:
www.Rockshots.eu
http://crossing-eternity.com
https://www.facebook.com/CrossingEternity
https://twitter.com/CrossingEternit
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-c0t

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0 Eastern Canada’s HITMAN Prepares To Release 3rd EP “The Offering: Side 1” September 14th

August 14, 2018
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· Hitman · Music News

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For fans of Clutch, Down, Black Sabbath, Sleep, Pantera, Monster Truck, Metallica

Eastern Canada’s HITMAN Prepares To Release 3rd EP “The Offering: Side 1” September 14th

L-R – Sylvain Coderre -Drums, Corey Norman – Guitars, Andrew Coutts – Bass, Jordan Rose – Vocals – Photo Credit = Emily Wilkins

From the rocky shores of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, HITMAN have been conjuring up their next EP “The Offering: Side 1” set to be released on September 14th, 2018. This will be the third EP from the whisky infused, stoner groove rock quartet and it is sure to be a hit among a wide range of listeners who are currently fans of Black Sabbath, Pantera and Sleep. Offering a sound that is familiar to the genre, but still refreshing and creative, HITMAN is poised to continue proving why they are one of Canada’s best up and coming acts that has been gaining notoriety by playing hundreds of gigs along with festivals plus whom were once endorsed by Rob Halford of Judas Priest when he wore a Hitman T-shirt onstage during a performance in Halifax in 2015.

Created for fans looking to hear sweet riffs, well thought out melodies and an overall groovy sound, “The Offering: Side 1” has fast songs, slow songs and embraces different lyrical themes throughout. Vocalist Jordan Rose explains how the first single “Nero” came to fruition:

“When I’m stuck for lyrics, the other guys in the band will sometimes throw out some pretty ridiculous ideas. Like once, Corey, our guitarist, said if I didn’t write lyrics for a song soon he was going to write them about werewolves. So, I actually researched werewolves just for the hell of it and found that stories of werewolves date back to ancient Rome. Then in turn, that lead to a song being about Nero, the Roman emperor, being like a werewolf.”

With a wide variety of ideas, and the professional musicianship to go along with it, HITMAN is focused on bringing their high energy stoner rock to the masses through both their recorded music and live shows where they have supported bands like Sum 41, New Found Glory, Silverstein, Metalian, Zaum, Skull Fist, The Agonist, Black Wizard, Diemonds, and Black Moor. “The Offering: Side 1” will be followed up by “The Offering: Side 2” slated for release in 2019.

Their first single “Nero” can be heard on the following platforms.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/rMyJB6KnL04
Bandcamp: https://hitmanhalifax.bandcamp.com/track/nero
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hitmanband/hitman-nero-2018
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y9wkwhhc

EP pre-order available at https://hitmanhalifax.bandcamp.com.

Show Dates:

Aug 24 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub – (EP Release Party) – info – w/ Black Moor, Lionsault and Diner Drugs

Track Listing:
1. Curtain Call (2:03)
2. Under the Weight (5:27)
3. Nero (4:42)
4. Enchanted Wizard/ Hail The Outro (5:20)
EP Length: 17:34

Album and Live Line Up:
Jordan Rose – Vocals
Corey Norman – Guitars
Andrew Coutts – Bass
Sylvain Coderre – Drums

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/Hitmantheband
http://www.twitter.com/hitmanhalifax
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-co7

BIO:

Playing an energetic brand of stoner metal guaranteed to get your blood pumping and headbanging, Hitman have been unleashing their unique whiskey rock assault since 2011. Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, they have been gaining notoriety by playing hundreds of gigs along with festivals.

Sylvain Coderre (drums) started the project initially and reached out to long time friend Jordan Rose (vocals) to see if he’d be interested in fronting the band, who was followed by Andrew Coutts (bass). A week before their debut tour the band found themselves short on members so Corey Norman (guitars) stepped in, learned the setlist in a week, they hit the road with the solidified lineup.

With musical influences ranging from Black Sabbath to Pantera to Sleep, Hitman coins themselves as high energy, whiskey infused, stoner rock keen on punching out hard rock riffs.

“We’re a stoner band who drinks too much and loves to party. So the roots of sludgy stoner rock are there but the booze fuels some more up-tempo songs. Basically we just want fans to enjoy the music and live shows as much as we enjoy making the tunes and performing.” quips vocalist Jordan Rose.

In 2013, Hitman performed at the inaugural Maritime Metal and Hard Rock Fest in Nova Scotia, Canada and released their debut EP “Whiskey Downfall”. In 2014, they returned to the festival as headliners and dropped the second EP “The Preacher” which was re-released in 2015 with a bonus track. Continuing on this momentum, Hitman won their way to play at Warped Tour 2016 in New York through contest held by Live 105 FM. That year they also returned to headline the Maritime Metal and Hard Rock Fest again.

With 3 EPs under their bullet belts, they continue to conjure a blend of stoner rock that is both familiar and fresh. With new music in the cauldron, “The Offering: Side 1” EP planned for release in 2018 followed by “The Offering: Side 2” in 2019.

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“”The Offering Side 1″ is their third ep and quite possibly, their best. While executing the same energy they bring to their live show this recording easily demonstrates why Hitman are among the premier heavy bands coming out of Atlantic Canada right now. From the opening riff of “Curtain Call” to the end of “Enchanted Wizard/Hail The Outro” this EP kicks ass and keeps the energy high without repeating itself. Each song contains a perfect blend of raspy yet melodic vocals, blistering guitars and great songwriting.” – Bill Aresnault – Mettalworx

“So I’ve had the privilege to sit down with the new Hitman EP, and here’s what’s up. The boys hit back full throttle with their trademark take on Heavy Metal, which delves with influences from a couple generations of the genre for a unique sense familiarity; yet sounds fresh and engaging. With a riffing style that could almost be described as Pantera meets Black Sabbath, vocals that ring, to me, as a James Hetfield/Phil Anselmo hybrid; furthermore with a melodic sense that strongly reminds me of Thin Lizzy. On top of that, with a superb production job that captures all these vibes on point that will melt your ear holes. Hitman cover all the bases adding their individual touch along the way bringing their strand of ‘Heavy Fucking Metal’ to the Maritime scene. Looking forward to Pt. II of the EP at a later date!!” – Travis Macleod

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0 Rockshots Records: Spain’s Prog Metallers NORTH OF SOUTH To Release New Album “New Latitudes” Sept 28th

August 13, 2018
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· Music News · NORTH OF SOUTH (Rockshots Records)

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Rockshots Records: Spain’s Prog Metallers NORTH OF SOUTH To Release New Album “New Latitudes” Sept 28th

Spain’s NORTH OF SOUTH brings to the table a hard to classify metal that could be labeled as Progressive Metal with Jazz, Death, Pop and Latin influences. Founded by guitarist Chechu Gómez (aka “Chechu Nos”), this project is the result of blending and amalgamating completely different elements and influences, such as At The Gates’ melodic punch, Carlos Santana’s Hispanic sounds, Opeth’s compositional deepness, The Police’s rich substrate-Pop, Anathema’s emotional power and Kate Bush’s chameleonic diversity..

Similarly, the literary influence of authors such as Jorge Luis Borges, Orson Scott Card and William Shakespeare can be found in the songs of “New Latitudes” that conceptually gravitates around esoteric subjects like the enigma of time, the human condition, its challenges, and our own personal contradictions.

“NORTH OF SOUTH is a different kind of metal”

“New Latitudes” was recorded at Zoilo Unreal’s studios (Marín, Spain), a familiar name in the Spanish extreme metal scene, having been involved with bands like Unreal Overflows, The Anthagonist and Unhuman Nature. “New Latitudes” is set to be released worldwide via ROCKSHOTS RECORDS on September 28, 2018.

First single/video “Human Equation” is now available on Youtube at the following link: https://youtu.be/pFiz2Lan3_Q

Album pre-order at the ROCKSHOTS Shop at http://bit.ly/NewLatitudes_CD

Track Listing:
1. The Human Equation
2. Nobody Knows
3. Balanced Paradox
4. Before We Die
5. Crystal Waters
6. There’s No Glamour In Death
7 Time Will Tell
8. Faith Is Not Hope
9. Montreux

For more info:
http://www.Rockshots.eu
www.facebook.com/NorthOfSouthOfficial

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0 Croatia’s Heavy Power Metal SAGE Signs Worldwide Deal With ROCKSHOTS RECORDS; Debut Album “Anno Domini 1573” Out September 21st

August 13, 2018
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· Music News · SAGE (Rockshots Records)

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Croatia’s Heavy Power Metal SAGE Signs Worldwide Deal With ROCKSHOTS RECORDS

Debut Album “Anno Domini 1573” Out September 21st

Hailing from Croatia, the rising stars SAGE have just signed a worldwide record deal with ROCKSHOTS RECORDS for the release of their debut album “Anno Domini 1573”, which is being released on September 21, 2018.

The album is a concept album about the Peasants’ Revolt that took place in Croatia in the 1500s. The album encompasses themes of the battles between good and evil, honesty and greed. SAGE delivers a mix of heavy, powerful and progressive metal, which the band blends to forge a unique but recognizable sound.

“The band name SAGE means both the plant sage and ‘a wise old man'”, comments Enio Vučeta, guitarist and backup singer of the band, a living legend of the Croatian rock/metal scene. “We wanted to connect this to ourselves in a way because we are composed of several generations of Croatian musicians and we have great ambitions for our music to make a breakthrough in the world.”

“Anno Domini 1573” has been co-produced by Casey Grillo (former Kamelot member), mixed and mastered by Jim Morris at Morrisound Recording studio. It is available for pre-order in Digipak Deluxe edition CD+DVD at http://bit.ly/SAGE_PREORDER.

The band’s first two singles and videos can be heard on Spotify and following Youtube links:

“Treason” – https://youtu.be/a6XubmEn5EA

“Battle” – https://youtu.be/YLV-zauD_OM

Track Listing:
1. Rivers Will Be Full of Blood
2. Rebellion
3. Wolf Priest
4. Dragon Heart
5. Two Souls
6. Blacksmith’s Tale
7. Man Of Sorrow
8. Join Us
9. Treason
10. Battle
11. Heaven Open Your Gates

SAGE is:
Lead Vocals – Davor Bušljeta
Guitar & Back Vocals – Enio Vučeta
Bass – Marko Karačić
Guitar & Back Vocals – Branimir Habek
Keyboards & Back Vocals – Andrej Božić
Drums- Goran Mikulek

For more info:
http://www.Rockshots.eu
https://www.facebook.com/sagecroatiaofficial

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0 LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Premiere Music Video “Reaper’s Hourglass” via Bravewords; New Album “Shadows From The Past” Out Aug 24th

August 10, 2018
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· Lords of The Trident · Music News

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

LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Premiere Music Video “Reaper’s Hourglass” via Bravewords

New Album “Shadows From The Past” Out Aug 24th

Performing At Mad With Power Fest Aug 25th (Madison, WI)

Top L-R Lords of the Trident Current Line Up
Master Hercule “Herc” Schlagzeuger (Lead Drums) | Baron Taurean Helleshaar (Lead Guitar) | Fang VonWrathenstein (Lead Vocals) | Asian Metal (Lead Guitar) | Pontifex Mortis (Lead Bass)
Photo Credit – Mary Sweeney

A true spectacle to be witnessed, LORDS OF THE TRIDENT is a daring adventure metal quintet that has been delighting their audiences and fans all over the world for ten years. To continue on their epic quest of bringing spectacular and entertaining metal to global fans these power metal warriors will be unleashing their 7th album “Shadows From The Past” on August 24th. In celebration of this new beast from their discography, LORDS OF THE TRIDENT are premiering via Bravewords.com their third single and new music video “Reaper’s Hourglass“.

Vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein comments:

“Reaper’s Hourglass is one of the most technically challenging songs on the new album, so we thought this would be a perfect candidate for a full-band playthrough video. Of course, since it’s a Lords of the Trident playthrough, we had to make it interesting…”

Watch “Reaper’s Hourglass” at http://bravewords.com/exclusives/videos/lords-of-the-trident-premiere-reaper-s-hourglass

“Shadows From The Past” was supported by a kickstarter campaign that went live on June 1st and ending on June 29th. During that month, the band’s fans helped them surpass their goals to raise over $11,000 for the release. The band offered multiple packages and rewards that included merch, lessons from band members, festival tickets, private concerts and a copy of the video game Coffee Crisis that the band has partnered with to feature one of their songs for one of the levels along with band members as NPCs (non-playable characters).

Vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein adds about album:

“This album is our most ambitious musical work to date, and the first album with our new members Baron Helleshaar and Master Herc. Fans who have been with us for a while will notice that our new songs are a bit more complex, and our songwriting continues to mature. The new songs are definitely still Lords songs, but explore some new musical themes. I believe the new album will be our strongest offering yet, and contain some songs that are sure to be fan favorites going forward.”

Plus if ya want more LOTT… They are offering fans a FREE track download of their first single “Death Dealer”, a song influenced by the game Diablo and lyrics written based on the storyline of Diablo 1 and 2.

The song can be downloaded at the following link: http://bit.ly/LordsSingle2018

LOTT‘s video for their second single “Burn It Down” featuring Unleash The Archers vocalist Brittany Slayes can be viewed at https://youtu.be/a6Kj65XZri0.

North America Release Track Listing:
1.Death Dealer
2. Zero Hour
3. Tormentor
4. Burn it Down (With Fire) Feat. Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers)
5. Figaro
6. The Party Has Arrived
7. Brothers of Cain
8. Reaper’s Hourglass
9. Chasing Shadows
10. The Nameless Tomb
11. The Gatekeeper

The Japan special edition release will have two additional tracks:

12. Cross The Line
13. Desolation (Haze of the Battlefield Pt. 2)

And Patreon backers will receive an extra exclusive track entitled “Fire and Sand”.

Show Dates:
Aug 25 – Madison, WI – The Annex – (CD Release Show @ Mad With Power Fest)
Sept 16 – Madison, WI – The Annex – info – w/ Cloven Hoof, Vicious Rumors, Vanlade
Oct 20 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s – info – Hallow Massacre w/ Green Death, Index Case, Druids, Traffic Death

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

BIO:

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

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

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0 Greek Heavy Metal SENSE OF FEAR Premiere New Video “Black Hole” via New Noise Mag

August 10, 2018
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· Music News · Sense of Fear - Rockshots Records

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Greek Heavy Metal SENSE OF FEAR Premiere New Video “Black Hole” via New Noise Mag

Out Now! Debut Album “As The Ages Passing By…” via Rockshots Records

(L-R) – Themis Iakovidis – Guitar, Dimitris Gkatziaris – Bass, Ilias Kytidis – Vocals, Ioannis Kikis – Guitar/Vocals, Markos Kikis – Drums

Greek classic heavy metal thrashers SENSE OF FEAR are premiering their music video “Black Hole” via New Noise Magazine in support of their debut album “As The Ages Passing By…” released this past April via Rockshots Records.

Watch it now at the following link: https://newnoisemagazine.com/sense-fear-black-hole-video/

Years in the making, SENSE OF FEAR‘s debut full length “As The Ages Passing By…” follows the band’s 2013 self-titled EP. Offering an old school heavy metal feel with a modern pounding anvil, each track crafted on the new album was carefully selected for a good old headbanging time along with telling a unique story. The album was recorded at Valve Studio in Thessaloniki, Greece by Stratos “Strutter” Karagiannidis (Gus G, Wardrum) with mixing and mastering done at Music Factory and Prophecy Studios in Kempten-ALLGÄU, Germany by R.D. Liapakis (Mystic Prophecy, Devil’s Train) & C. Schmid. Album artwork designed and edited by Colin Marks (Nevermore, Exodus, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Kataklysm, Jeff Loomis, Xerath, Sylosis).

The band comments:

“Each song has its own gravity to the album, and all together create SENSE OF FEAR’s presentation to the world as a band and as musicians. All the lyrics come from personal experiences and emotions. This is our way to express ourselves and fight the personal demons.”

“As The Ages Passing By…” is now available digitally and on CD via Rockshots Records online store here plus iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all major online retailers.

Lyric Video – Torture of Mind – https://youtu.be/AkSjWa0zYZE

Lyric Video – Molten Core – https://youtu.be/F2JiNREnE34

Lyric Video – Unbreached Walls – https://youtu.be/nd9DcP96Klo

Track Listing:
1. Molten Core (5:30)
2. Slaughter of Innocence (7:38)
3. Black Hole (5:52)
4. Angel of Steel (5:26)
5. The Song Of A Nightingale (5:44)
6. Torture of Mind (5:44)
7. Lord Of the World (2:36)
8. Unbreached Walls 5:57)
9. Sense Of Fear (6:29)
10. As The Ages Passing By, Time… Still Runs Against Us (8:59)
Album Length: 1:00:00

SENSE OF FEAR is:
Ilias Kytidis – Vocals
Ioannis Kikis – Guitar/Vocals
Themis Iakovidis – Guitar
Dimitris Gkatziaris – Bass
Markos Kikis – Drums

For more info:
http://www.Rockshots.eu
http://www.senseoffearband.info
https://www.facebook.com/senseoffearband /

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“SOF’s sonic palette is a mix of vintage speed metal and power metal, with the occasional progressive foray, recalling Iced Earth and early Fates Warning.” – Metal Rules

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0 Rockshots Records Signs GABRIELS For Release of New Album “Fist of the Seven Stars Act 2 (Hokuto Brothers)” Out August 31st

August 9, 2018
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Montreal, QC – August 9, 2018

Rockshots Records Signs GABRIELS

New Album “Fist of the Seven Stars Act 2 (Hokuto Brothers)” Out August 31st

Italian keyboard virtuoso GABRIELS has signed with ROCKSHOTS RECORDS for the release of his brand new rock opera “Fist of The Seven Stars Act 2: Hokuto Brothers” featuring an assortment of guests (listed below). The album is due out August 31st with pre-order available at http://bit.ly/Gabriels_Act2_PREORDER.

GABRIELS is a very well known keyboard player and musician based out of Italy along with being an active arranger and session-man who has worked with renowned musicians such as singer Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire, Angra), Mark Boals and keyboard player Mistheria among many others.

GABRIELS‘ first single and new lyric video “End of Cobra” is now available at https://youtu.be/TI4ESx8Y4Ss

GABRIELS explains the release:

“The concept of this rock opera is dedicated and freely adapted from the manga and anime “Hokuto no Ken” by Tetsuo Hara and Buronson. In Act 1 released in 2016, the first part of the story was the girlfriend of the protagonist is kidnapped by his enemy and rival in martial arts. In Act 2, the story continues with many new characters like Rey, Mamyia, Ailee, Toky and others to tell the story of the descendants among the Hokuto brothers. This story has become legend in Japan and around the world.”

1. The Search of Water Bird
2. Cobra Clan
3. End of Cobra
4. I See Again
5. Scream My Name
6. Miracle Land
7. I’m A Genius
8. Looking For Your Brother
9. Myth of Cassandra
10. Reunion
11. Legend of Fear
12. King of Fist

13. Heart of Madness (Bonus Track)

Album Line Up:

Gabriels (Vivaldi Metal Project, Platens, Metaphysics, Aldaria): All the keyboards, composer, arranger and Producer.

Cast of characters:

Wild Steel (Shadows of Steel) as Ken

Jo Lombardo (Metatrone, Ancestral) as Ray

Rachel “Iron Majesty” Lungs as Mamiya

Dario Grillo (Platens, Violet Sun) as Toky

Alfonso Giordano (Steel Raiser) as Wiggle

Iliour Griften (Beto Vazquez’ Infinity, Clairvoyant) as Amiba

Antonio Pecere (Crimson Dawn) as Raoul

Dave Dell’Orto (Drakkar, Verde Lauro) as Jagger

Beatrice Bini (Constraint, Vivaldi Metal Project) as Aylee

Matt Bernardi (Ruxt) as Cobra Boss

Guitars:

Antonello Giliberto

Francesco Ivan Sante dall’ò

Stefano Calvagno (Metatrone)

Antonio Pantano (Arcandia)

Tommy Vitaly

Frank Caruso (Arachnes)

Daria Domovik (Concordea)

Andrew Spane

Stefano Filoramo

Bass:

Dino Fiorenza (Metatrone)

Beto Vazquez (Beto Vazquez’s Infinity)

Adrian Hansen

Fabio Zunino

Arkadiusz E. Ruth (Path Finder)

Drums:

Mattia Stancioiu (ex-Vision Divine, ex- Labirynth)

Simone Alberti (Gabriels)

Giovanni Maucieri (Gabriels)

Michele Sanna (Coma)

Salvo Pennisi

About:

Gabriels, son of art, was educated by his father from an early age in piano studies, among his teachers, Salvatore Calafato, Olivia Carauddo, and with Prof. Antonia Salpietro he reached the degree of the I level at the Conservatory of Music A. Corelli (Messina, Italy). Along with his Classical studies, Gabriels started his career as Rock and Metal keyboardist listing various studio and live collaborations, performing recently with one of the greatest metal singers, Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire, Angra).

Gabriels, under this moniker, has released two singles, an EP and three albums distributed by SG Records: “The Enchanted Wood” (Electronic Music), “Call Me” (Rock), “The Legend of Prince” (Rock Opera). Other studio works include Gabriels & Alex: “Non Dirmi Addio” (Italian Pop), DenieD: “Seven Stars” (Power Metal), Metaphysics: “Beyond The Nightfall” (Progressive Metal), Platens: “Out of The World” (AOR). He has also collaborated with the metal webzine http://www.metallizzed.it whom involved in classical music, writing reviews, and articles. Gabriels has also worked as a producer at his own studio and school of music “Soundimension Records” located in Milazzo (Italy). In 2013, he released the album “Prophecy” (Indipendence Records), a rock-opera dedicated to September 11 victims with Mark Boals on vocals followed by 2 albums released in 2016 “Fist of The Seven Stars Act 1” and the “Vivaldi Metal Project” produced by Mistheria and Alberto Rigoni featuring many internationally renowned artists from around the world, a huge project for Gabriels as an arranger and keyboardist.

For more info:
http://www.Rockshots.eu
http://www.facebook.com/gabrielsmusic

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0 Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announce 2018 Performers

August 9, 2018
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· Calgary's YYC Music Awards · Music News · YYC Music Awards

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Montreal, QC – August 9, 2018

Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announce 2018 Performers

YYCMusicAwards.com

Honouring members of the Calgary music community in 20 categories this year (listed below), the YYC MUSIC AWARDS is proud to announce this year’s performers for their 3rd annual gala on September 23rd at The Palace Theatre (219 8 Ave SW. Taking to the stage during the awards ceremony will be Kobra and The Lotus nominated for Group of the Year, Music Video of The Year, Rock Recording of the Year, MD Lyonga nominated for World Recording of the Year, Michelle Minke nominated for Female Artist of the Year, School of Rock Calgary South House Band, The Bluesland Horn Band nominated for Blues Recording of the Year, The Wardens nominated for Folk Recording of the Year along with special guests & after party performers Kirby Sewell & The Blues Serenade .

“The YYC Music Awards strives to represent Calgary’s rich and diverse music community. We are delighted to announce a list a performing artists at the 2018 YYCMA Gala, representing multiple music genres, as well as a performance by a group of Calgary’s young musicians. The YYC Music Awards Foundation invites the city of Calgary to join us at The Palace Theater on September 23rd to celebrate our talented artist and the art they create.” comments YYCMA Media Director Shannon Ambrose.

The YYC Music Awards celebrate artists from Calgary along with its surrounding cities of Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Strathmore plus other areas that are up to a maximum of 125 km radius from the City of Calgary. Artists participating in this year’s awards were nominated for their commercially released material between March 1st, 2017 and February 28th, 2018. Award performers will be announced at a later date. Tickets for the 2018 YYCMA gala available at the following link here.

2018 YYCMA Nominees:

Alternative Recording of the Year
• I Am The Mountain – ‘Motorcycles’
• NewLaw – ‘Bring on the Rain’
• Poke the Bear – ‘That Was Real’
• RALEIGH – ‘Dead in Tracks’
• Thomas Thomas – ‘Gracious Host’

Blues Recording of the Year
• Black Cherry Perry’s Mississippi Medicine Show – ‘Big Mamma’s Kitchen’
• Carly Reirson – ‘Crooner Sing To Me’
• Dave Spivak Project – ‘Ran Outta Money’
• Jason Cote and Rolling Thunder – ‘Take It All’
• The Bluesland Horn Band – ‘Midnight Shopping’

Country Recording of the Year
• Backroad Traveler Band – ‘Burn it Down’
• Ginelle James – ‘It Don’t Have to Hurt’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin”
• Shane Harluk – ‘Old Man River’
• Tanya Ryan – ‘In Another Life’

EDM Recording of the Year
• DeadDeer – ‘Snowglobe’
• Ginsong & Titus1 – ‘Deeper’
• Titus1 – ‘Sky is Falling’
• Troo Knot – ‘Pescado Mago’
• Velour Fog & Angie C – ‘Givin’ It Up (Ft. Lambert McGaughy)’

Female Artist of the Year
• Kate Stevens
• Lisa Anderson
• Michelle Minke
• Tanya Ryan
• Varnia Henry

Folk Recording of the Year
• Lighter Than Arrows – ‘The Trip’
• Steel & Timber – ‘I Hate To Lose’
• The Raven & The Fox – ‘Follow Me’
• The Wardens – ‘Across the River’
• Todd Stewart – ‘Ordinary Love’

Group of the Year
• I Am The Mountain
• Kobra and The Lotus

• Nice Horse
• Raleigh
• The Static Shift

Industry Person of the Year
• Brian Cymbaluk
• Pat McGannon
• Stephanie Hutchinson
• Deanne Matley
• Chris Maric

Jazz Recording of the Year
• Allison Lynch – ‘Sky Hunter’
• Johanna Sillanpaa – ‘Blue Skies’
• Keith O’Rourke – ‘Sonny Tune’
• Prime Time Big Band – ‘Prime Time’
• Tricia Edwards – ‘Trainwreck III’Male Artist of the Year
• Devin Cooper
• Drew Gregory
• Hayden McHugh
• Kay L
• Matt BlaisMetal Recording of the Year
• Benevolent Like Quietus – ‘Where Dead Hearts Reside’
• Divinity – ‘Conqueror’
• Hammerdrone – ‘Black Bison’
• Hazzerd – ‘The Tendencies Of a Madman’
• Tim Holman – ‘The Pilgrimage’

Music Video of the Year
• Adam Dorval, Director – Cable Street ‘Your Chemistry’
• Brett Connors & Brett Ferster, Directors – Shred Kelly ‘Don’t Ever Look Back’
• Ivan Colic, Directors – Kobra and The Lotus ‘Light Me Up’
• Mathew Pust, Directors – I Am The Mountain ‘Motorcycles’
• Troy Kokol, Director – Troy Kokol ‘Jim Cuddy’

People’s Choice Award
• Black Cherry Perry’s Mississippi Medicine Show – ‘Where There’s Smoke’
• Drew Gregory – ‘Smokin”
• Life Like Fire – ‘Little Things’
• Powerhouze – ‘Calgary’
• Titus1 – ‘Sky is Falling’

Pop Recording of the Year
• Brett McCrady – ‘Alien’
• Jennie Harluk – ‘Bus Ticket’
• Lisa Anderson – ‘All I Know’
• Lisette Xavier – ‘Show Me (Ft. ICSOUL)’
• White Chocolate Thunder – ‘Wasteland’

Rock Recording of the Year
• Crooked Spies – ‘Great Unknown’
• Kobra and The Lotus – ‘Light Me Up’
• Matt Blais – ‘Give a Little More’
• The Ashley Hundred – ‘Lonely Love’
• The Static Shift – ‘Wide Awake’

Single of the Year
• Drew Gregory – ‘Smokin”
• Matt Blais – ‘Give a Little More’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin”
• The Static Shift – ‘Wide Awake’
• White Chocolate Thunder – ‘Wasteland’

Songwriter of the Year
• Devin Cooper – ‘No Chasing You’
• I Am The Mountain – ‘Motorcycles’
• Nice Horse – ‘Mansplainin’ ‘
• Todd Stewart – ‘Ordinary Love’
• Troy Kokol – ‘Jim Cuddy’

Urban Recording of the Year
• DJ Newboy – ‘Sail Away (Ft. Kay L, Bobby Soul & Bobby Blastem)’
• Kay L – ‘Nothing 2 U’ ( ft. Stephen Voyce)
• Music By Chapter – ‘Heavy’
• Pat Clifton – ‘Stay Woke’
• Project Trybe – ‘Long Way to Go’

World Recording of the Year
• Holly Blazina – ‘Transcendencia’
• Brent Saklofske – ‘Barcelona’
• MD Lyonga – ‘Wangele’
• Roger Duncan – ‘Morning Love’

Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award
• Adam Ambrose
• Kate Stevens
• MINDSEED
• Steel & Timber
• Varnia Henry

For more info:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com

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

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/YYC_MusicAwards

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/YYCMusicAwards

The YYC MUSIC AWARDS is also accepting volunteer applications leading up to, and for the gala, along with membership for the Calgary Music Selection Committee (CMSC), who are voting members.

Sponsorship Inquiries:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com/sponsorship

About:
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS celebrates the artists that embrace Calgary as home; entertaining and supporting its arts and culture. The award event was founded by music industry professionals, with backgrounds in artist management, booking agents, media as well as recording studio production/engineering.

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0 CREATURES Update Ontario Tour Dates + New EP “II” Out Now!

August 8, 2018
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Montreal, QC – August 8, 2018

For fans of Angelmaker, Carnifex, Veil of Maya, Impending Doom, Upon A Burning Body

CREATURES Update Ontario Tour Dates + New EP “II” Out Now!

CREATURES “II” Ontario Tour:
August 12 – Toronto, ON – The Rockpile
August 16 – Barrie, ON – Foxx Lounge – info
August 17 – Toronto, ON – Bovine – info
August 19 – Hamilton, ON – The Doors Pub – info
August 20 – Brantford, ON – Our Place – info

L-R = Christian Roman – Bass, Vic Borowski – Guitar, Rob Esposito – Vocals, Nick Galati – Guitar, Tj MacKay – Drums

Spawned in the Toronto murk in 2015, CREATURES is a group effort with a long history that intertwines the lives of numerous local bands to summon a truly devastating soundscape of unbridled chaos. Inspired by bands such as Necrophagist, Despised Icon and Thy Art Is Murder, CREATURES is a 6 piece band playing heavy and catchy deathcore, taking intense sounds and mixing in small elements of extreme and black metal.

Almost immediately after forming, CREATURES released a 4 track self-titled EP. A varied sampling of the musical talents from the band helped them gain the interest of fans in the local scene and they played several shows with great reception. Taking great pride in live performances, Creatures embodies all the aspects of showmanship with high energy and audience involvement.

Three years later, in 2018, they unleashed their second offering the “II” EP unto the world through their own independent label Old Haunt Records on July 20th. The songs reach into a large porcelain cup of topics and instead of just merely presenting their themes to their listeners, CREATURES smashes the cup in their faces, making sure their themes cut deep and stay with the listeners. Whether they are lyrics about the futility of existence with a cartoon metaphor, or the bond of brotherhood within an intense party setting, there is a message for everyone to latch onto. Regardless, the songs are a visceral insight into the band’s life.

The band comments:

“The ‘Creatures II’ EP as a whole is the ideas and thoughts over the past year. We are expecting this release to be even better received than the last EP. We worked twice as hard on ‘II’ and had a few new people along the way that really helped add an outside perspective to the creative processes for a more mature and heavy sound. We really just want to create a seamless listening experience for the fans, leaving them wanting more, and left with the feeling of needing to listen to the EP over and over again.”

EP available for download and stream on Bandcamp and Spotify.

Lyric video “Samara” – https://youtu.be/mJeGIxDnRsg

EP Stream – https://youtu.be/uRyHg62mkDk

Track Listing:
1.Old Style F.A (3:09)
2. What Would Rick Sanchez Do? (3:33)
3. Samara (2:37)
4. Broken Anchors (3:33)
5. (Safe Space) Triggered (3:49)
EP Length: 16:43

EP Line Up:
Nick Galati – Guitar
Rob Esposito – Vocals
Tj MacKay – Drums
Vic Borowski – Guitar
Brandon Paris – Bass

Live Band Line Up:
Nick Galati – Guitar
Rob Esposito – Vocals
Tj MacKay – Drums
Vic Borowski – Guitar
Christian Roman – Bass

For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/creaturesTO
http://www.instagram.com/creaturesgram
http://creaturesto.bandcamp.com/

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“II is five tracks long and flys by in an instant as barbaric riffs, bitter vocals, mind-bending breakdowns and a constant feeling of desperation wrap around you. This is not an EP for the faint of heart as Creatures have a habit of jumping out at you in an attempt to startle you.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“a bridge between Mathcore and Deathcore! Interesting combination.” – Heavy Metal New York

“With a year gone by with some amazing Deathcore albums, this year has been a little bleak. Not to worry though, this little jewel is here. To get straight to the point, this band’s style is absolute and true to their promise, for their influences scream out the best traits of both Carnifex and Angelmaker….This is an easy 8/10. Deathcore the way it should be.” – PIG SQUEALS AND BREAKDOWNS

“This is heavy and catchy deathcore, incredibly intense, which also brings in elements of extreme and black metal. Inspired by bands such as Necrophagist, Despised Icon and Thy Art Is Murder, this is one heck of an EP.” – Frame Music

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0 PSYCHOSTICK’s New Album “DO” #1 On Billboard Charts and More!

August 8, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Psychostick

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Montreal, QC – August 8, 2018

For fans of Dethklok, Bloodhound Gang, Tenacious D,
Weird Al Yankovic, Primus, Stephen Lynch, Mr. Bungle

PSYCHOSTICK Top #1 On Billboard Charts and More!

Surprised Fans With New Album “DO”

North American Tour Dates w/ Mushroomhead & Urizen

Surprising fans with their new album “DO” during their live webcast on Twitch on July 24th (watch the video https://youtu.be/fKUKEiQXS7M), the kings of comedy rock PSYCHOSTICK are excited to comment on its #1 debut on Billboard’s Comedy Albums chart along with ranking at #14 for Hard Rock Album, #39 for Rock Album, #39 for Independent Albums and #9 for Heatseekers Albums for the week of August 11th.

“DOWN WITH PRE-ORDERS! The simplicity of the surprise release was refreshing. We make album. We enjoy making album. We put out album. Fans enjoy album. DONE. Now let’s order a pizza or something, studio sleep deprivation makes me hungry.”

PSYCHOSTICK ranked on the following Billboard Charts for the week of August 11th. Charts info here.

#1 Comedy Albums
#14 Hard Rock Album Sales
#39 Rock Album Sales
#39 Independent Albums
#9 Heatseekers Albums
#6 Heatseekers East North Central
#6 Heatseekers West North Central
#7 Heatseekers Mountain

It only took four years for “DO” to surprise fans and follow PSYCHOSTICK’s extremely fan loved “IV: Revenge of The Vengeance”. And it wasn’t because they were lazy… NO! But because these geniuses of blending comedy, metal, heavy rock and the occasional spoof cover have been super busy releasing viral videos and touring the world.

“DO” may have passed by fans quickly, but it’s sure to impress and continue PSYCHOSTICK‘s reign as one of the funniest band’s to listen and laugh to. The album features over an hour of variety of laugh track headbanging tunes including singles “Adulting”, because who really wants to grow up and “From The Heart”, a ballad for those you really dislike.

The band comments:

“Whelp, here it is! “Do.” This whole “surprise, nerd! New album!” experiment was extremely fun, and we’re beyond appreciative of your patience and understanding. We agree with you – four years is way too long. We hope to fix that despite what Murph says!

“Do” is our first 100% independent, label-free release since 2003! Our production process is still completely internal, but this time all profits go straight to Psychostick. This is extremely huge for us and we can’t thank you enough.

2018 marked the fifteenth anniversary of our first album, and we’re beyond excited that we’re still kickin’, making globs upon globs of comedy metal. We aim to do this until they kick us out of the old folks’ home or off of Mars. That’s right. We’re goin’ to Mars, damnit.”

Videos:
“DO” – https://youtu.be/V-EgWg133Hc
“You Can (Maybe) Do It!” – https://youtu.be/6-Rdpm0sfJA
“Adulting” – https://youtu.be/gMtW9zurUkw
“From The Heart” – https://youtu.be/oww5UWEeAO4

“DO” is available on CD, download and stream at http://psychostick.com/do, iTunes and Spotify.

The Very Serious Business Tour w/ Urizen:
Aug 8 – The Kingsland – Brooklyn, NY
Aug 9 – Montage Music Hall – Rochester, NY
Aug 10 – The Outpost Concert Club – Kent, OH
Aug 12 – The Forge – Joliet, IL

Summer of Screams Tour w/ Mushroomhead:
Aug 17 – Emerson Theater – Indianapolis, IN
Aug 18 – Rex Theater – Pittsburgh, PA
Aug 19 – Rockpile West – Toronto, ON
Aug 21 – The Bungalow – Manchester, NH
Aug 22 – The Chance Theater – Poughkeepsie, NY
Aug 23 – Shaka’s Live – Virginia Beach, VA
Aug 24 – Ground Zero – Spartanburg, SC
Aug 25 – SideTracks – Huntsville, AL
Aug 26 – Southport Music Hall – New Orleans, LA
Aug 28 – Houston Underground – Houston, TX
Aug 29 – Come and Take It Live – Austin, TX
Aug 30 – Ethos Live – Laredo, TX
Aug 31 – The Rail Club – Fort Worth, TX

Lineup:

Joshua “The J” Key – Guitars, Cupcakeist

Robert “Rawrb” Kersey – Vocals, Derptroller

Alex “Shitbag” Dontre – Drums, pelican

Matty J “Moose” – Bass, antlers, merch-monger

Patrick “Murph” Murphy – Videographist, pork specialist

For more info, music and tour dates, please visit http://www.psychostick.com.

About:

Harnessing their crazy sense of humor and love of all things metal, vocalist Rob “Rawrb” Kersey and guitarist Josh “The J” Key joined forces with drummer Alex “Shmalex” Dontre and bassist Matty J “Moose” to create Pyschostick, and a style of music they’ve coined as ‘humorcore’. With hilarious lyrics, heavy riffs, notorious stage antics and high-energy performances, the band has caused millions of laughs around the world and hundreds of mosh pits across the US of A, often simultaneously, since its birth in Phoenix, AZ in 2000.

Now residing in Chicago, IL, the almost 100 percent do-it-yourself laugh factory Psychostick have released five full-length albums–‘We Couldn’t Think of a Title’ (2006), ‘Sandwich’ (2009), ‘Space Vampires VS Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D’ (2011) and ‘IV: Revenge of the Vengeance’ (2014), ‘DO’ (2018) —and two EPs—their holiday album, ‘The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride’ (2007), and ‘The Digital Appetizer’. With their signature sound (Chimaira, Machine Head and Hatebreed sexing Tenacious D and Weird Al Yankovic), Psychostick are crazy to share with fans many more comedy sing-a-longs on the road and more!

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