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0 Out Now! Debut EP Ottawa’s MISSHAPEN “Transcendence” + New Lyric Video For Title Track

  • February 8, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Misshapen · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 8, 2019

For fans of Obliviscaris, Beyond Creation, Children of Bodom

Out Now! Debut EP Ottawa’s MISSHAPEN “Transcendence” + New Lyric Video For Title Track


Live Line Up: Adam Semler: Guitars / Vocals, Lana Andrews: Vocals, Nick Rodgers: Drums, Mitch Dimitriadis: Guitars / Vocals, Ben Bertrand: Bass
Photo by: Jessy Dwyer from DwyerJPhotography

Hailing from Ottawa, Canada, Misshapen are a diverse and melodic metal band blending elements of death metal, technical metal, and black metal. Their debut EP ‘Transcendence’ is now available as of February 8, 2019. With the EP’s release, the band have posted a new lyric video for the title track.

Check it out at the following link: https://youtu.be/Tavm2kWC2AE

Along with their music video for the lead single ‘The Swarm’ – https://youtu.be/ufg9clBOadI

Capturing the attention of audiences since 2016, Misshapen seeps melodies with harsh vocals, further ignited with technical riffs and meaningful lyrics. ‘The Swarm’ is the most ferocious track on the EP and would be recommended to fans of Ne Obliviscaris, Children of Bodom, At the Gates, and Dimmu Borgir.

‘Transcendence’ an adventurous, dark and distinct five-track EP is available on Bandcamp.

Show Dates:
Feb 8 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf (EP Release show)
Feb 9 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
March 16 – Ottawa, ON – Cafekcuf
Jun 7 – Vankleek Hill, ON – Farmfest

Track Listing:
1. The Pressures Of Time Pt.1 (1:38)
2. The Pressures Of Time Pt.2 (5:19)
3. The Swarm (4:58)
4. Strong Man’s Will (3:51)
5. Transcendence (5:58)
EP Length: 21:45

EP Recording Band Line Up: 
Lana Andrews – Vocals
Mitch Dimitriadis – Guitars/Vocals
Adam Semler – Guitars/Bass/Vocals
Nick Rodgers – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Lana Andrews – Vocals
Mitch Dimitriadis – Guitars/Vocals
Adam Semler – Guitars/Vocals
Nick Rodgers – Drums
Ben Bertand – Bass

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/MSSHPN
https://www.instagram.com/misshapenottawa/
https://misshapen.bandcamp.com

BIO:

Misshapen is a group of five musicians with different styles coming together to create music that brilliantly showcases their influences while synchronizing and utilizing each member’s special ability as a musician. They have classic and well known progressive, death, melodic, and black metal influences and hail from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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0 Blackened Death Trio OCULUM DEI Posts Music Video “Involuntary Pandemic”; Debut Album “Dreams of Desire and Torment” Out Feb 22nd

  • February 8, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Oculum Dei

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Montreal, QC – February 8, 2019

 

For fans of Dark Funeral, Behemoth, Belphegor, Carach Angren, Emperor, Mayhem, Immortal

Blackened Death Trio OCULUM DEI Posts Music Video “Involuntary Pandemic”

Debut Album “Dreams of Desire and Torment” Out Feb 22nd


 

L-R = Zebulv (guitars and vocals), Camalus (guitars), Tenebris – (bass, drum and key programming)
Photo By Kenny Kivett

 

Hailing from the ashes of Charlotte, USA’s darker side comes forth the blackened death trio, Oculum Dei. Mixing different elements and influences of black metal, the band is set to bring forth a horde of darkness and engage listeners into a realm of deep, chaotic experiences.

Hellbent to unleash their demonic war chants from their debut full length “Dreams of Desire and Torment” on February 22, 2019, the band is sharing their latest music video “Involuntary Pandemic”. The track is an intense brutal force, a violent asking about where God is when bad shit happens and why one should be a believer, especially when a child is being harmed or murdered.

Bassist/ drummer Tenebris adds:

“Involuntary Pandemic is almost a straight death metal blast to the face with Zebs well place rant on religion, the hypocrisy of the church and asking where are your Gods when bad stuff happens.”

Watch “Involuntary Pandemic” at https://youtu.be/9GxsK-7viEg

The band adds:

“The album as a whole is an eclectic mix of slow dark black metal jumping into extreme black riffs sometimes slowed down with a death metal riff and into acoustic guitars. There is no set template for this one, just a groove and feel that each of us has brought to the table.”

First forming as a studio project in 2016 by Tenebris (bass/drum and keys programming), Camalus (guitar) and Zebulv (vocals/guitar), Oculum Dei has taken their influences of Emperor, Behemoth and Dark Funeral and push an eclectic unholy blasphemy as far as it will go in the Southern USA’s Bible Belt.

Not content to remain as a studio project, the trio has begun performing locally and have shared the stage with Carach Angren, Wolfheart, and Mors Principum Est. Clad in corpse paint with an elaborate and continuously evolving stage show, Oculum Dei has heavily invested into their extreme visionary madness.

Download and stream of singles “Blinded By Gods” and “Dreams of Desire and Torment” available on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon.

Lyric Video “Blinded By Gods” – https://youtu.be/pErRCs6_mbM

Music Video “Dreams of Desire and Torment” – https://youtu.be/YXjPyNvOTvI

Show Dates:
Feb 23 – Spartanburg, NC – Ground Zero – (Album Release Show) – info
March 2 – Lynchburg, VA – The Stoney Badger Tavern
April 11 – Spartanburg, NC – Grond Zero w/ Aborted, Cryptopsy, Benighted, Hideous Divinity
April 27 – Charlotte, NC – The Rabbit Hole
May 24 – Charlotte, NC – The Milestone
July 10 – Washington, DC – TBA
July 11 – Baltimore, MD – TBA
July 12 – Atlantic City, NJ – TBA
July 13 – Brooklyn, NY – Lucky Tavern
August 16 – Asheville, NC – Ole Shaky’s – NYDM Fest – info

Track Listing:
1. Involuntary Pandemic
2. Ghost In The Corridors
3. Kingdom Of Hell
4. Dreams Of Desire And Torment
5. A Cold Winters Plight
6. Blinded By Gods
7. A Mist Of Heaven Inside Of Hell

Oculum Dei is:
Tenebris (Bass, Drum And Key Programming)
Camalus (Guitars)
Zebulv (Guitars And Vocals)

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/oculumdei
https://twitter.com/OculumO
http://www.instagram.com/oculum_dei_official
Online Store – https://oculumdei.bigcartel.com
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-cQg

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0 Nova Scotia Atmospheric Prog MARC DURKEE Posts Acoustic Video Jam of “A Way To Escape”; New Album “Remain In Stasis” Out Now!

  • February 7, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Marc Durkee · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 7, 2019

 

For fans of Katatonia, Anathema, Porcupine Tree, Cloudkicker

Nova Scotia Atmospheric Prog MARC DURKEE Posts Acoustic Video Jam of “A Way To Escape”

New Album “Remain In Stasis” Out Now!

Releasing his new album ‘Remain In Stasis’ this past January along with its lead single and music video “A Way To Escape, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia’s solo atmospheric prog artist Marc Durkee has posted an acoustic rendition of the song where he was accompanied in the studio by Spencer Muise on guitar/vocals, Jessi Nicole on keys/vocals and Cameron Lawrence on percussion.

Watch the acoustic video “A Way To Escape” at https://youtu.be/ia7zntEeafo

The official music video version can be viewed at https://youtu.be/-g0vWXpaD6E

Plus Durkee’s acoustic covers can be watched at these links.

‘3 Libras’ (A Perfect Circle cover) – https://youtu.be/YEQasV0ipp8

‘He Is’ (Ghost Cover) – https://youtu.be/6-JjP53F9rk

Full album stream of ‘Remain In Stasis’ – https://durk.bandcamp.com/album/remain-in-stasis

About:

When an artist uses his own name to present his music to the world, he is being truly fearless, with no identity to hide behind but his own.

This is as it should be, no great art was ever produced without great bravery, and Marc Durkee is an artist unafraid to dig deep into both his own personal suffering and the world around him for inspiration.

Inspired by Katatonia, Tesseract, Anathema, Devin Townsend, Coheed & Cambria, Durkee describes his music as “progressive, metal/rock, Doom metal, post-hardcore, post-rock.”

Durkee’s new album, solo in the true sense of the word, is entitled ‘Remain In Stasis’, and is loaded with deep meaning to this courageous and talented artist, as he explains.

“The first meaning is personal. I’ve been stuck in a state of depersonalization for almost five years now. For me, it’s been a chronic symptom of dealing with years of depression and stress, and it’s unrelenting. When it’s at its worst, it removes mostly all motivation and enjoyment from my life. While that is unfortunate, it does serve as a major source of inspiration for song-writing…The second meaning is more political and universal. I feel that humanity is at a unique point in our history, with technology and social media allowing us to communicate and express ourselves in ways that were previously unimaginable. And yet, nobody really DOES communicate. It seems as though it’s mostly used as a platform to bicker over political ideals and agendas and create discourse, or for anyone to use as their own personal performance venue. Everyone wants to be seen and heard, even those who really don’t deserve to be.”

Marc Durkee is one artist who really does deserve to be heard, and now that ‘Remain In Stasis’ has been released, all the world will hear him.

Track Listing:
1. The Dark Dimension (5:05)
2.  A Way To Escape (5.22)
3.  Mimesis (3:55)
4.  A Great Disdain (3:58)
5. Redesign (In Stride) (4:45)
6. The Mind Flayer (4:36)
7.  A Number Of Years (4:02)
8.  Not Without Sin (1:51)
9.  Meteor (4:56)
10. Stasis (5:03)
Album Length: 43:37

For More Info:
http://www.facebook.com/marcdurkeeofficial
http://www.instagram.com/darcmurkee
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-ck7
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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“Remain In Stasis is a deeply personal rock record that winds its way through feelings of depression, introspection and eventually, triumph. It should be high on the list of anyone who’s enjoyed doom metal’s rise into the indie spotlight. Fans of progressive acts in particular, like Anathema, Katatonia, Opeth and Tool, will find much to appreciate in Durkee’s vocal and guitar melodies. The shuddering beat of “A Way to Escape” brings to mind A Perfect Circle, as well as prog-master Steven Wilson.” – Exclaim!

“this album is exceptional and was a great listening experience. I think there was a really good balance between the upbeat and energetic electric songs as well as some more melancholy and mood-shifting acoustic numbers. Marc Durkee created a wonderful thing with ‘Remain In Stasis’, and while I can hear the influences he made it his own. I would definitely look forward to the release of this one.” – Overdrive Music Mag“With a handful of EP’s and LP’s out since 2013, he is a one-man band with a vision. A dark and depressing sound that is accessible to Metal and Rock fans alike. “Remain In Stasis” is his first full-length album and all tracks are performed, written, produced, and mixed by Marc. There is some great guitar work here, from heavy, riffing in songs like the opening track “The Dark Dimension” and later in “A Great Disdain” to the acoustic passages in “Not Without Sin” and “A Way To Escape”. Overall it’s a fairly mellow album with the heaviness spread out evenly throughout. ” – Maritime Metal

“Durkee’s approach is multi-faceted and has many sounds blended into his music.  He would be great support for an Opeth, Steven Wilson or Katatonia tour….simply put he has broad horizons as an artist, and his music clearly reflects it.  Let’s all do the guy a favor and not only grab his upcoming album, but also get his great music out there.  2019 has many solid releases lined up and “Remain In Stasis” should be there the whole time.” – Technical Music Review

“While an excellent artist might touch the heart and mind of their audience, only the truly exceptional can reach out and touch a person’s soul. This has been achieved by Marc Durkee in the release of ‘Remain in Stasis.’” – Reverend Rock, host of Too Metal For Church on Hard Rock Hell Radio 

“What a talented individual Marc Durkee is and Remain in Stasis is an album he can be very proud of. Filled with all manner of interesting soundscapes and complexities that showcase an impressive ear for song composition.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head Banging Life 
““A Way to Escape” digs deep into Durkee’s struggle with depersonalization, the challenges of trying to find yourself and, ultimately, the role that plays in his creative process.” – The East Mag 

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0 Reminder – Kicking Off – Feb 14-19 – THE CONVALESCENCE Canadian Tour (ON/QC) w/ The Breathing Process, My Own Will

  • February 7, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The Convalescence

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Montreal, QC – February 2019

For fans of Carnifex, Winds Of Plague, Whitechapel, Make Them Suffer

Kicking Off – Feb 14-19 – THE CONVALESCENCE Canadian Tour (ON/QC) w/ The Breathing Process, My Own Will

Barrie Today – The Convalescence opens mini tour in Barrie en route to Montreal

Toledo, OH symphonic deathcore band The Convalescence will be performing six Canadian tour dates this coming February 2019 in Ontario and Quebec with support from The Breathing Process and My Own Will. The tour will kick off on Feb 14th in Barrie, ON and wrap up in Montreal, QC on February 19th (dates listed below). Recently signing to Legend Recordings, the tour is part of The Convalescence‘s trek to Montreal, QC to record their sixth studio album with producer Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist, Beyond Creation, Erimha) at The Grid who also mixed and mastered their 2017 full-length “This Is Hell” unleashed on Unique Leader Records.

“We are proud of our new signing with Legend Recordings! We are very excited to be working with a company who understands our vision and believes in our band as much as we do. We have a lot of new material that we consider our best yet.” says vocalist Keith Wampler.

Formed in 2011 by band founder vocalist Keith Wampler, The Convalescence‘s current line up consists of guitarist Zac Lunsford, guitarist Toby Wright, bassist Ron Buckley, drummer Charles Webber, and keyboardist Katie McCrimmon. They have spent the last several years touring nearly nonstop and earning a rapidly growing worldwide fan base including tours with Venom Inc., Goatwhore, Toxic Holocaust, Testament, Sepultura, Otep, Suffocation, Cattle Decapitation, Cryptopsy, The Black Dahlia Murder and many more along with festival appearances on the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival, Full Terror Assault Festival with Overkill, Dirtfest with Killswitch Engage, Rock Fest with Slipknot, and Mayhem Festival with Slayer and King Diamond.

“Coming Undone” (Korn cover) – https://youtu.be/SrPMQPVhJmY

“Scum” (Music Video) – https://youtu.be/tYGXh9gyROA

“This Is Hell” album stream and download available on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Youtube.

The Convalescence Brand “Murder Machine Coffee” by Grindcore Coffee Co. A Brazilian Hazelnut Blend and Coffee Mugs available here.

The Convalescence w/  The Breathing Process and My Own Will:

Feb.14 – Barrie, ON @ The Foxx – info
Feb.15 – Guelph, ON @ DSTRCT – info
Feb.16 – Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck – info *
Feb.17 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria – info
Feb.18 – Sudbury, ON @ The Asylum – info
Feb.19 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar – info
* = No My Own Will

Other Dates:

April.10 – Cincinnati, OH @ Northside Yacht Club

April.11 – Little Rock, AR @ Vino’s

April.12 – Arlington, TX @ Diamond Jim’s

April.13 – Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live

April.14 – Houston, TX @ Acadia Bar & Grill

April.15 – Metarie, LA @ The Twist Of Lime

April.16 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

April.17 – Nashville, TN @ The End

April.18 – Bedford, IN @ Eagle’s Club

April.19 – Lakewood, OH @ Spring Bash N Thrash Festival

April.20 – Tonawanda, NY @ Stamps

April.21 – Rochester, NY @ California Brew Haus

April.22 – Providence, RI @ The Alchemy

April.23 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Kingsland

April.24 – Greencastle, PA @ Breathing Room

April.25 – Battle Creek, MI @ Dead Fest

April.26 – Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot Ballroom

April.27 – Toledo, OH @ Toledo Deathfest

For more info:

http://www.tconband.com

http://www.facebook.com/theconvalescence

http://www.twitter.com/TCONband

http://www.instagram.com/theconvalescenceofficial

EPK – http://artistecard.com/theconvalescence

Discography:

– “Coming Undone” single released October 2nd, 2018 via Legend Recordings

– “This Is Hell” released September 1st, 2017 via Unique Leader Records

– “Poison Words” released April 1st, 2016 via 3Thirteen Entertainment Group

– “The Process” released May 2nd, 2014 via Ferocious Records

– “Unmasking The Betrayer” released Oct.31st, 2012
– “Memories” released May 14th, 2011 via Enthral Entertainment

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0 NoCleanSinging Premiere INSURRECTION Music Video “System Failure”

  • February 7, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Insurrection · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 7, 2019

 

For fans of Neuraxis, Misery Index, Decapitated, Testament, Bloodbath

NoCleanSinging Premiere INSURRECTION Music Video “System Failure”

Album “Extraction” Out Now!


L-R = Martin Samson – Bass, ‎Vincent Laprade Séguin – Guitar, Antonin Perras-Foisy – Guitar, ‎Stéphane Desilets – Drums, Stef Jomphe – VocalsPhoto Credit: Nicolas Paquet

Assembled in 2003 to infiltrate, build and destroy, Gatineau, QC’s INSURRECTION is an aural onslaught assaulting witnesses in both languages of French and English. Known for blending calculated technicality with a signature mixture of merciless death metal, the band has annihilated the masses with four full-lengths, their most recent 2017’s “Extraction” unleashed on Galy Records to follow “Prototype” (2013), “Fracture” (2010) and “Prologue” (2009). Emerging as one of the most prominent metal bands to come out of Eastern Canada, the brutal quintet have teamed up with NoCleanSinging for the premiere of their new music video “System Failure”. The video was shot during the band’s performance at La Grande Guignolee Underground #11 during December 2018 to raise money and food for local Montreal charity SunYouth along with other well known Quebec metal bands BARF, Cryptopsy and more.

Vocalist Stef Jomphe comments:

“We’re thrilled to be sharing this video with you all! We shot this during ‘La Grande Guignolée Underground’ and it reflects the symbiosis between our crowd and us, and System Failure is the perfect mix of catchy and technical! Next time we’re on the road, come sing with us: Failure! Failure!”  

Watch “System Failure” – https://www.nocleansinging.com/2019/02/07/an-ncs-video-premiere-insurrection-system-failure/

INSURRECTION‘s latest album “Extraction” is a ten track aberration that has shocked and blasted fans to the next life. The album was produced by Pierre Rémillard at Wild Studio (Cryptopsy, Obliveon, Anonymus, Voivod, Krisiun, Ghoulunatics, Despised Icon, Beneath the Massacre, Gorguts, Martyr).

Album Stream – https://insurrectioncanada.bandcamp.com/album/extraction

Music Video – Assassins (Montebello Rockfest 2018) – https://youtu.be/AmAb-_Ruptg

Show Dates:
April 27 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
Jun 7 – Vankleek Hill, ON – Vankleekhill Farmfest w/ Beyond Creation, Obey The Brace and more – info

For more info:

http://www.insurrectionmetal.com
http://www.facebook.com/insurrectionmetal
https://www.galyrecords.com
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-ayQ

About:

Assembled in 2003 to infiltrate, build and destroy, Gatineau, QC’s INSURRECTION is an aural onslaught assaulting witnesses in both languages of French and English. Known for blending calculated technicality with a signature mixture of merciless death metal, the band has emerged to be one of the most prominent Eastern Canadian metal bands.

“We are a hybrid of the best and the worst that the metal underground has to offer, completely familiar, yet hard to pin down, better categorized as the many oddly familiar faces that death metal can take.”says band founder and vocalist Stef Jomphe.

Their 2009 debut release ‘Prologue’ gave true life to their monstrosity, the formation launched their second release 2010′s ‘Fracture’, a dark prophecy of unforgivable times and a brutal soundtrack to the fall of man. It pushed the limits with every outing, creating Insurrection to become more than the sum of its parts, but a merciless abomination.

In 2013, their third album ‘Prototype’ produced by Topon Das (Fuck The Facts) was unleashed on Quebec label Galy Records and another well acclaimed brutal assault that converted the unwitting to their legion.

Pushing development to blasphemous levels and quickly spreading their notoriety to areas of Quebec and Ontario. INSURRECTION continues to expand and modulate to corrupt the entire East coast of Canada returning with their new album “Extraction”. A ten-track aberration, ready to shock and blast fans to the next life, the album is produced by Pierre Rémillard at Wild Studio (Cryptopsy, Obliveon, Anonymus, Voivod, Krisiun, Ghoulunatics, Despised Icon, Beneath the Massacre, Gorguts, Martyr, etc) and features guest vocals from Bruno Bernier (Obliveon) on “Data Extracted … End Transmission”. The album was released on October 6, 2017, via Galy Records.

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0 ACCURSED SPAWN To Unleash Brutal Debut Album “The Virulent Host” March 22nd via PRC Music

  • February 5, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Accursed Spawn · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 5, 2019

For fans of Cannibal Corpse, Decapitated, Suffocation, Beyond Creation, Obscura, Dying Fetus

ACCURSED SPAWN To Unleash Brutal Debut Album “The Virulent Host” March 22nd via PRC Music

Streaming Blistering Single “Bhopal ’84”


L-R: Adam Pell (guitar, vocals) Weiyun Lu (bass) Luke Wargasm (vocals) Jay Cross (drums) Paul Kelly (guitar)
Photo Credit: Brittany Dawn Kreatives

Founded in Ottawa in 2010 with a singular purpose to transform raw aggression into music, ACCURSED SPAWN mixes influences from old and new forms of extreme metal, resulting to date in a renowned energetic live show, and a handful of recorded songs.

Signed to PRC Music, ACCURSED SPAWN will be unleashing their debut full length “The Virulent Host” on March 22, 2019. With a unique sound and style that stands apart from the crowd, the full length is the next step in the band’s evolution of musical expression to follow a mix of demos and EPs since 2010.

“‘The Virulent Host’ represents a huge step up in all ways for Accursed Spawn: the production is exceptional (thanks to Christian Donaldson and The Grid), the hooks are quite memorable, the string work is phenomenal (between the blistering solos and fretless bass, there’s quite a lot in there for string players), and the delivery is both consistent but also fresh. It’s our first ever “full length” record and fans that have been with the band since our inception should be quite pleased with the delivery. We’ve road-tested most of the songs at this point, and the mosh pits speak for themselves.” says drummer Jay Cross.

“The Virulent Host” is a fiery and passionate take on modern death metal, influenced by thrash and brutal death that stands head and shoulders above many of their contemporaries. The production quality truly stands among the titans of death metal, thanks to Chris Donaldson, guitarist for legendary death metal unit Cryptopsy applying his talents and experience to mix and master the album at The Grid Studios in Montreal, QC. Donaldson has previously worked on records for high profile names such as Cryptopsy, Beyond Creation, Despised Icon, The Agonist, Beneath The Massacre, and Neuraxis. The artwork was done by highly esteemed artist Remy Cooper of Headsplit Design (Origin, Beyond Creation, Psycroptic, Pig Destroyer, Whitechapel, Thy Art Is Murder, Cryptopsy, Suicide Silence, Arch Enemy).

ACCURSED SPAWN‘s first single “Bhopal ’84” can be heard at https://youtu.be/0CQ0bcf7vkU

Guitarist Adam Pell adds.

“We want to offer an intense, yet rewarding listening experience for both musicians and non-musicians alike. Fast, dextrous playing coupled with subtly melodic compositions that can be enjoyed by both the trained and untrained ear. Out first single “Bhopal ’84” will give a good deal of insight into what people can expect from this record: it kicks off with blistering guitar and drum work, jumps into a catchy verse, and presents a very slamming bridge near the end of the song, followed by tasty solo work. It has a nice “Suffocation meets Cryptopsy” feel but is still uniquely Accursed Spawn.”

Album pre-order available on iTunes, Amazon.

Track Listing:
1. Bhopal ’84 (3:53)
2. Bloodforged (2:48)
3. Interrogated Bludgeonment (6:08)
4. The Virulent Host (4:56)
5. Cesium 137 (6:10)
6. The Ageless Curse (3:32)
7. Shotgun Facelift (4:22)
8. Mass Glossectomy (3:50)
9. Dogmatic Affliction (5:44)
Album Length: 41:26

Album Band Line Up:
Weiyun Lu (Bass)
Jay Cross (Drums)
Adam Pell (Guitar)
Paul Kelly (Guitar)
Luke Wargasm (Vocals)

Live Band Line Up:
Weiyun Lu (Bass)
Jay Cross (Drums)
Adam Pell (Guitar)
Max Warwick (Vocals)

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/accursedspawn
https://twitter.com/accursedspawn
https://accursedspawn.bandcamp.com
http://www.prcmusic.com
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bHs

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“Canadian death metal machine Accursed Spawn are snapping necks with their fast-paced, groove-heavy take on the genre, as you’ll hear on “Bhopal ’84.” Leading with angular riffs before settling into a whiplash-inducing groove, Accursed Spawn inject brief bursts of technicality throughout the song, keeping it engaging throughout the four minutes.” – Decibel Magazine

“Right out of the gate they explode in a brutal, hyper-accelerated frenzy of munitions-grade drumming, machine-gun riffing, and guttural roaring.” – No Clean Singing

“A barrage of thunderous drums is complemented by sometimes intricate guitar work that will just tear you ears apart. These guys barely slow down long enough for you to take half a breath.” – The Metal Crypt

“Death Metal Worth Its Salt” – Yell! Magazine

“‘Bhopal 84’ is anger with a purpose, the brutal and violent lyrics of death metal hit so much harder when you realize that the horrors they are describing are accounts of a true event. “As long as corporate greed overshadows human need, the elite will succeed whilst the rest of us bleed” Luke Wargasm roars, and it is impossible not to share his anger towards a faceless corporation that is responsible for the deaths of so many without consequence. Whilst the lyrics and message are commendable, they would mean nothing if the music wasn’t up to scratch. ‘Bhopal 84’ sees ‘Accursed Spawn’ at the top of their game with thundering drums and savage riffs throughout. Easily one of the best songs that ‘Accursed Spawn’ have released so far, we are very excited to see how the band progress in their upcoming debut.” – Spirit Level Magazine

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0 Sci-Fi Power Metal DIRE PERIL Posts Guitar Playthrough For “The Predator” Inspired Track “Yautja (Hunter Culture)”

  • February 1, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Dire Peril · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 1, 2019



For fans of Iced Earth, Blind Guardian, Symphony X, Iron Maiden

Sci-Fi Power Metal DIRE PERIL Posts Guitar Playthrough For “The Predator” Inspired Track “Yautja (Hunter Culture)”

Debut Album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium” Out Now! via Divebomb Records

Featuring Guests From Unleash The Archers And Ayreon

  

L-R = John Yelland (Vocals), Jason Ashcraft (Guitar, Bass)

American sci-fi power metal duo DIRE PERIL featuring Jason Ashcraft (Helion Prime) and vocalist John Yelland (Judicator) have posted their new guitar playthrough for their track “Yautja (Hunter Culture)”. The song is off their recently released debut album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium” via Divebomb Records. It was the last track written for their sci-fi inspired album but was made the opener for the release. The song is a 7-minute thrasher taking you on an up close and personal hunt with the Predator species from the classic 80s movie along with it being based on The Predator’s expanded universe in other formats.

Watch the guitar shredding of “Yautja (Hunter Culture)” at the following link: https://youtu.be/as_G6_3URIw


DIRE PERIL’s debut full length “The Extraterrestrial Compendium” bases each one of its 12 songs on classic sci-fi movies including Predator, Total Recall, Starship Troopers, and E.T. and features guest performances by Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers) and the mighty Arjen Anthony Luccassen (Ayreon, Star One, The Gentle Storm).

Physical and digital album plus stream available on Divebomb Records here, Bandcamp, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify.

Lyric Video – “Queen of The Galaxy” featuring Unleash The Archers vocalist Brittney Slayes whom reprise’s her role as Barbarella for a re-recorded version of the track can be watched on Youtube here.Music Video – “Blood In The Ice” here.

Music Video – “Always Right Here” here.

Track Listing:
1. Yautja (Hunter Culture)
2. Planet Preservation
3. Enemy Mine
4. The Visitor
5. Total Recall
6. Queen of The Galaxy*
7. Roughnecks
8. Blood In The Ice
9. Heart of The Furyan
10. Altair IV: The Forbidden Planet
11. Always Right Here
12. Journey Beyond the Stars**

*Features Brittney Slayes
**Features Arjen Anthony Lucassen

Album Band Line Up: 
Jason Ashcraft (Guitar, bass)
John Yelland (Vocals)
Featuring Brittney Slayes as guest vocalist on Queen of the Galaxy
Featuring Arjen Anthony Lucassen as a guest

Live Band Line Up: 
Jason Ashcraft (Rhythm Guitars)
John Yelland (Vocals)
Chelsea McMasters (Bass)
Steven Soderberg (Lead Guitars)
Tom Tierney (Drums)

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

BIO:Dire Peril was an idea that goes as far back as Jason Ashcraft’s (guitars, bass) high school years. The band’s name was inspired by a PC game he used to play, called “Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodline”, which has stuck with him ever since.

Originally formed in 2009, the band went on to create three EPs: Astronomical Minds, Queen of the Galaxy and Through Time and Space, and proceeded to play a handful of local shows, as well as a few out of town gigs. In 2015, feeling like things just weren’t as they should be, Ashcraft decided to take a step back and take a hard look at where the band was headed.

Inspired by all manner of science fiction, especially classic sci-fi movies, Dire Peril regrouped as a double piece; Ashcraft was joined by singer John Yelland, and together they began working on the debut album titled “The Extraterrestrial Compendium,” set for release on November 9, 2018. Recruiting a live line up enabled them to start playing live shows including an upcoming North American tour with Seven Kingdoms allowing the American sci-fi power metal band to reach its final form and share their dark, aggressive adventure with the masses.

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0 Follow Vancouver’s GETAWAY VAN With Their New Single “Follow Me”; Self Titled Debut Out Feb 23rd

  • February 1, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Getaway Van · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 1, 2019

For fans of Truckfighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, ZZ Top

Follow Vancouver’s GETAWAY VAN With Their New Single “Follow Me”

Self Titled Debut Out Feb 23rd


New to the Vancouver rock scene, GETAWAY VAN has been maneuvering through venues to bring their slightly out of control punky blues stoner fuzz rock to entertained audiences for the past year. Collectively, the band shares a broad taste in music and using that to their advantage it’s translated into a record full of different styles and influences that they are gearing up to release on February 23, 2019, which features their latest single and lyric video ‘Follow Me’.

The band explains the track:

“This dirty little, Alice In Chainsy romp is one that’ll get under your skin, and you’ll find yourself humming in the shower. ‘Follow Me’ is a song from the point of view of a sadistic murderer.  It’s low and slow and it’ll get people moving, and feeling some kinda way, and sooner or later you won’t be able to help yourself…  You’ll follow…”

Check out ‘Follow Me’ at https://youtu.be/1AngJxyxauwb

GETAWAY VAN‘s self-titled debut album follows the band’s two 2018 released EPs, ‘Brokedown’ and ‘Burnouts’. The band showcases a sound that is foot-to-the-floor rock n’ roll sure to shake rooms like a straight piped V8. Bringing roots of stoner rock, blues, punk, and folk, GETAWAY VAN is your very own experience of controlled chaos.

Fans of bands like Stone Temple Pilots, Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters don’t have long to wait to hear more off of GETAWAY VAN‘s upcoming debut full length, their previous singles ‘Lord I’ve Been Running’ and ‘Comin’ Back’ are available for stream on Spotify.

GETAWAY VAN‘s self-titled album will be available February 23rd through the following links:
Bandcamp
iTunes
Amazon

Show Dates:
Feb 23 – New Westminister, BC – Bully’s Studios (Fallen Fest)
March 2 – Vancouver, BC – The Bourbon

Track Listing:
1. Intro (4:42)
2. Branches (4:56)
3. Comin’ Back (3:54)
4. Follow Me (5:11)
5. Ugh (3:57)
6. Blacktop Mistress (4:35)
7. You Make Everything (4:06)
8. Lord I’ve Been Running (4:26)
9. So Long (6:12)
10. Outro (1:26)
Album Length: 43:28

For more info:
Official Website: www.getawayvanmusic.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getawayvanband
Twitter: www.twitter.com/getawayvanband
Instagram: www.instagram.com/getawayvanband
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-cWI

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“Continuing in the same vein of Truckfighters-esque stoner rock heard on January’s Burnouts EP, we are treated to a much fuller sound on this release… It’s meatier, it’s harder, it’s heavier. If that sounds a bit pornographic, you’re not far off, because this is a dirty record — full of fuzz and viscera.” – Vancity Rockers

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0 Ottawa’s TRIGON Are Serving Up Another Rock Treat With FREE Single “The Goddess”

  • February 1, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Trigon

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Montreal, QC – February 1, 2019

 

For Fans of Volbeat, Offspring, Metallica, Green Day, Misfits

Ottawa’s TRIGON Are Serving Up Another Rock Treat With FREE Single “The Goddess”

Canadian power trio TRIGON are gruntled to announce their new high voltage single “The Goddess”. Groovy rhythm layered in the riffs, with energetic drum beats and powerful vocals works together to form a catchy song that will be bouncing around in your head for days.

Staying fresh and fast-paced is key for the trio and they are pumped to have another helping of fun, punky hard rock for their fans. For those who already enjoy the sounds of Volbeat, The Offspring and Metallica; TRIGON is the up and coming band you want to check out.

Listen to “The Goddess” at https://youtu.be/2Mqo5TTi21Y

The single will also be given away for FREE via the band’s Facebook page, all fans have to do is send them a message with the words ‘Give Me Goddess’ and your email and they will send you a download link. The single is also available on all digital music distributors and on their website: http://www.trigon6.com/.

“Rock and roll ain’t dead. Lemmy would be proud! Fans can expect a lot more out of Trigon. We are just getting started. The dedication to our fans is always there…they are number 1 to us! We are a positive band hoping to reach out to people and give them songs they can relate to.” – Bassist Emanuel Viau.

For More Info:
http://www.trigon6.com
http://www.facebook.com/Trigonmusic
http://www.instagram.com/Trigon_hardrock
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9we

BIO:

There is something special and magical about the three-piece band (often called a power trio, and there is indeed, special power in three!). You need only think of such bands as Venom, Cream, Whiplash, Taste, Motorhead, Bathory and Celtic Frost for proof. For in a power trio there is a purity of essence, the band’s vision honed to razor-like intensity. TRIGON are inspired by artists as diverse as Volbeat, Crobot, David Wilcox, System of a Down, Nirvana, Megadeth, Black Sabbath and Slayer, yet already they have forged their own unique sound.

Bassist and vocalist Emanuel Viau sums up TRIGON’s sound as “Rock and roll ain’t dead. Lemmy would be proud! Fans can expect a lot more out of Trigon. We are just getting started. The dedication to our fans is always there…they are number 1 to us! We are a positive band hoping to reach out to people and give them songs they can relate to. At our live shows, they can expect maximum energy and excitement. We aim to make the people at the back come to the front!’

TRIGON’s debut album ‘Fed Up’ was released on March 24, 2017, and available on iTunes, Spotify, Bandcamp, and all major online retailers.

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“any fan of hard rock or heavy metal would be proud to have this album in his/her collection. The fullness of the sound on the album makes it hard to believe that this is just a three-piece outfit…Trigon seems to have picked out the best parts of bands they like, smashed them together, and crafted songs that just work on every level.” – Yell! Mag

“a vaguely punk rock, slightly angsty and at times beautifully chaotic rock album that will fit into virtually any collection.” – Canadian Beats

“There is a chaotic and personal magic on this album that moves your mind, body and soul from places of safety to places of danger in an instant. I’d liken it to being at a family BBQ just before WW3 breaks out -it’s all fun and games and Armageddon….“Fed Up” is a brilliant Rock album that exquisitely produced and bloody well executed. It’ll fit in with any and all Metal collections. Get yours now!” – 925 Rebellion

“The Great White North is known for snow, Molson beer, and hockey, eh. Now we might have to add another pretty good thing, Trigon.” – National Rock Review

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0 Loud As Hell 2019 Pre-Sale Tickets Starts Feb 1st

  • January 31, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Loud As Hell Festival · Music News

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Montreal, QC – January 31, 2019


Loud As Hell 2019 Pre-Sale Tickets Starts Feb 1st

Western Canada’s Decibel Breaking Metal Fest

Aug 2-4, 2019 – Drumheller, AB @ Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds

Social Media Hashtag #LAH8

(Archspire @ LAH 2018 – Photo Credit: Dana Zuk Photography)

       Western Canada’s decibel breaking heavy metal festival LOUD AS HELL will be making their pre-sale weekend passes available for purchase as of February 1st for their 2019 line-up being hosted in Drumheller, AB from August 2nd to 4th at the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds.

Weekend passes will be available at a 20% discount presale price of $80 CAD via www.loudashell.com.

Weekend passes will remain at a discount price until the 2019 line-up is announced next month during March.

For the last 7 years, LOUD AS HELL has been presenting one of the loudest Western Canadian metal festivals with nonstop headbanging, moshing and camping over 3 days. The party gets so loud that even the dinosaur fossils come back to life!

2019 will see LOUD AS HELL celebrating its eighth consecutive year presented by Loud As Hell Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations. Last year’s 2018 edition saw another sold-out event with FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, INTO ETERNITY, ARCHSPIRE, SARAH LONGFIELD, THE KENNEDY VEIL, NINJASPY, WEST OF HELL along with over 40 other bands on the line-up. LAH always work their hardest to deliver one of the best metal events in the West sure to melt your face off. Featuring fans and bands from across Western Canada and beyond, this is one gathering of metal and camping you won’t want to miss. Along with the showcase of metal talent, the festival entertains attendees with freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors, dinosaurs and more!

For more info:

Official Website: http://www.loudashell.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival
Official Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1771794379782302/
Twitter: @LoudAsHellFest
Instagram: @LoudAsHellFestival
Social Media Hashtag #LAH8

Live Videos from LAH 2017:
Battlecross – Live Video @ Loud As Hell 2017 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKlNiy8KYgE 
Planet Eater – Live Video @ Loud As Hell 2017 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNhAScv4Sz8 
More live videos @ SlimBzTV Youtube Channel http://www.youtube.com/SlimBzTV  

WCMFA:

Armstrong MetalFest
Calgary Metalfest
Days of The Dead
Loud As Hell
Metalocalypstick
Metallion
ShrEdmonton


Sponsors / Partners:

Asher Media Relations
Jurassic Ink
Hazardous Material
Metal Heads United
Neighbours Corner Pub
PureGrainAudio
PureRockRadio
Prairie Fire Events
SANE Clothing
Voxx Promos

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