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0 VALYRIA Offer Free Download “Tome of Shattered Vessels” via PureGrainAudio; New EP “Into The Dying of Time” Out Now!

  • June 28, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Valyria

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 28, 2018

 

For fans of Wintersun, Omnium Gatherum, Dragonforce, Children of Bodom, Blind Guardian, Kalmah, Insomnium

VALYRIA Offer Free Download “Tome of Shattered Vessels” via PureGrainAudio

New EP “Into The Dying of Time” Out Now!

L-R – Andrew Traynor – Guitar/Vocals, Mitchell Stykalo – Drums, Jeremy Puffer – Guitar/Vocals, Cam Dakus – Bass/ Lead Vocals

Influenced by Wintersun, The Faceless, Dragonforce, Blind Guardian and Omnium Gatherum, VALYRIA describes their sound as “dramatic, complex, uplifting, emotional, technical” something their fans will be able to hear on their recently unleashed EP “Into The Dying of Time”, which features such soon-to-be-classics as “Steel Inquisition”, “Tome of The Shattered Vessels”, “Of Sky and Sea”, “The Crossing” and “Floating World”.

Teaming up with PureGrainAudio.com, the Alberta power-influenced progressive death metal band are sharing with fans a FREE download of their track “Tome of Shattered Vessels” at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/valyria-tome-of-shattered-vessels-free-song-download

A full stream and download of their new EP “Into The Dying of Time” is available at the following links:

Bandcamp: https://valyriansteelcanada.bandcamp.com/album/into-the-dying-of-time
Youtube: https://youtu.be/8txuWXz5QmU
Spotify: https://goo.gl/FUqRME
iTunes: https://goo.gl/JEsXBN
CD Baby: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/valyria3

The band comments:

“We are extremely ecstatic to release “Into The Dying of Time”. We have spent the better part of the year refining and finding our sound and our album is a culmination of our influences that hold such a huge place in our lives. Our album brings stories to life with influences from fantasy and sci-fi novels, film, historical mysticism and the state and future of our world today.”

In additional news, VALYRIA will be performing supporting slots on show dates with Hideous Divinity and Depths of Hatred in Edmonton on July 29th and UADA and Wormwitch in Regina on August 26th.

Show Dates:
July 29 – Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room – info w/ Hideous Divinity, Depths of Hatred, Vultures
Aug 26 – Regina, SK – Cloud 9 Live – info w/ UADA, Wormwitch, Hell Hounds, Black Sun Tales
August 31 – Edmonton, AB – Rendez Vous – info – w/ Hell Hounds, Korperlose Stimme, Doomsday Grin

 


Track Listing:
1. The Final Empire (Intro) (0:52)
2. Steel Inquisition (6:17)
3. Tome of Shattered Vessels (5:58)
4. Of Sky and Sea (6:35)
5. The Crossing (5:38)
6. Floating World (4:26)
7. Into the Dying of Time (Outro) (2:02)
EP Length: 31:51

VALYRIA is:
Jeremy Puffer – Guitar and Vocals
Cam Dakus – Bass and Lead Vocals
Andrew Traynor – Guitar and Vocals
Mitchell Stykalo – Drums

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/ValyrianSteelCanada
https://twitter.com/valyriayeg
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bLG
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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“discovering this band was an extremely pleasant surprise, and I’m looking forward to when Into the Dying of Time is released so I can share it in full far and wide. Fans of progressive metal, melodeath and any genres along that spectrum would be well served by picking up this EP, and I predict bigger things for Valyria in the near future.  ” – Pure Grain Audio

“It’s power metal AND death metal! This is the best thing.” – Toilet Ov Hell

“Full of ‘raise your fist’ type melodies and a solid combo of melody and aggression, Valyria make their mark with Into the Dying of Time.” – Dead Rhetoric

“”Canada. The “Great, white north.” Outside of Strapping Young Lad, not exactly a country known for producing any form of “Extreme Metal.” However, what we have here is quite the surprise. Valyria come to us from Edmonton, Alberta, and what they’re brought with them is an interesting mix of Power Metal, and Melodic Death Metal, in the form of their second release, the E.P. known as “Into the Dying of Time.”” – Overdrive Mag

“Where these guys really excel is in structure and atmosphere. As I said, this track reminds me of something like Rhapsody of Fire, Ensiferum or Wintersun… it definitely has that epic melodeath style sound and you don’t need me to tell you that.”-The Grim Tower

“In wonderful harmony, death metal and power metal meet to create an atmospheric, magical, wondrous and yet face peeling and flesh picking sound that isn’t to be forgotten. Through the seven tracks that are harbored within Into The Dying of Time, Valyria create wondrous atmospheres and soundscapes all while shredding your skin to bone. ” – Cadaver Garden

“I guess it’s needless to say that the bombast and energy blasts from the speakers and that the whole thing is a mesmerizing whirlpool of extreme metal galore. If you like your metal bombasic as fuck, you need this… ” – Merchants of Air

“There is a lifeful force to it that makes me stomp my feet and bang my head.” – Battlehlem 

 

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0 A SCAR FOR THE WICKED Premiere EP Full Stream “The Unholy” via New Noise Mag; New EP Out June 29th

  • June 28, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · A Scar For The Wicked · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 28, 2018

 

For fans of The Black Dahlia Murder, Aborted, Whitechapel, Suicide Silence, Origin

A SCAR FOR THE WICKED Premiere EP Full Stream “The Unholy” via New Noise Mag

New EP Out June 29th

EP Title: The Unholy

Track Listing:
1. Born From The Grave (3:17)
2. A Place Where Death Resides (3:50)
3. The Abyss (4:35)
4. Darkness Approaches (3:16)
5. The Unholy (4:03)
6. Malformed (2:30)
7. Evil Within (4:29)
EP Length: 26:03

Since 2010, Ottawa’s A SCAR FOR THE WICKED (ASFTW) has been clawing their way through the Eastern Canadian metal scene playing fast, evil and energetic songs inspired by horror shows and films. Their favorite themes encompass zombies, demons and other evil creatures and for them, each song is executed as a short horror story accompanied by heavy music. Like most horror stories this is not for the faint of heart.

Fueled by a passion to bring horrific and grotesque sounds to their fans, A SCAR FOR THE WICKED are unleashing their third EP “The Unholy” on June 29, 2018. Full of face melting heaviness and a dark and evil atmosphere that offers more sickening death metal to the unsuspecting world, “The Unholy” follows their 2012 Machiavellian hymn to the dead “Scars” and 2014’s brutal assault “The Necrobutcher”.

Before it officially scares the masses, ASFTW have entered the mosh pit with New Noise Magazine for the exclusive full stream premiere for “The Unholy”.

Take a listen at https://newnoisemagazine.com/stream-scar-wicked-unholy/

The band comments:

“‘The Unholy’ is a step up from our previous EP ‘The Necrobutcher’. It’s heavier, more technical, faster, more melodic and flows very well from front to back. Silverwing Studios did an excellent production. The vocals often alternate from low to high in range and is accompanied by powerful backing-vocals. Every track is hard hitting and overall the EP and lyrical content have a very dark feel to them.”

Plus don’t forget to watch their music video for the EP’s title track via Metal Injection at the following link: http://www.metalinjection.net/video/a-scar-for-the-wicked-brings-the-unholy-with-their-new-epic-death-metal-release

EP Pre-Order available on the ASFTW‘s Bandcamp here.

Lyric Video – “Born From The Grave” – https://youtu.be/sZK45dt8Tr0

EP and Live Band Line Up:
Guitar/Vocals: Adam Semler
Guitar: Joe Lyko
Drums: Nick Rodgers
Bass: James Nopper
Vocals: Eric Forget

Show Dates:
June 29 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks – info (CD Release Show) w/ Fractures & Outline, Hatred Reigns, Whispers In The Maze
Sept 1 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf – info – w/ Persefone, Manticora, Unknown

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/ASFTW
https://twitter.com/ascar4thewicked
http://www.instagram.com/asftwmetal
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-c8A

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“Filled to the brim with captivating melodies and brutal precision, the band raises their own bar on the upcoming EP, and will surely twist some heads in the future.” – Metal Injection 

“It’s catchy while maintaining aggression, and the melodic guitarwork is quite frequently the highlight of each track.” – Dead Rhetoric

“this EP is a real stand-out, well-varied, aggressive as fuck and loaded with metallic brilliance. ” – Merchants of air

“This EP is a complete force of death as it ushers forth seven life draining and blood letting rituals. Through and through this is a monstrous and devastating record, one that piles you up among the rest of the cadavers once everything is all said and done. The Unholy is a savage and unhinged release that aims to drain your marrow from the very get go as it stampedes forth without warning pushing your life to the brink. ” – Cadaver Garden

“One of Ottawa’s most promising death metal bands” – Ottawa Showbox

” A Scar For The Wicked will assault and infect anything that comes in contact with their aggressive, scathing melody with daring lyrical context, that is layered on pure attack force!” – Nataliez World

” Without a doubt and from the very beginning the duel vocalists make themselves stand out by implementing a solid mix of shrill highs and gutturals; hitting hard and quick, the two opposites occasionally find themselves entwined, as in “Silence Vile Temptress” and the spine tingling growl at the beginning of “Surrounded by Giants”. ” – Volume Sins (Review of The Necrobutcher 2014)

 

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0 Bravewords.com​: 80’s Thrashers Infrared​ Premiere Music Video “All In Favour” #thrash #metal #musicvideo #ottawa #canadianthrash #canadianmetal

  • June 28, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Infrared · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 28, 2018

 

For fans of a mix of the Big 4, Testament, Exodus, Metal Church, SOD

80’s Thrashers INFRARED Premiere Music Video “All In Favour”New Album “Saviours” Out Now!

Ottawa Show Dates w/ Black Mass (June 29) and Venom (Sept 3)

 

L-R = Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals) | Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals) | Armin Kamal (Vocal, Guitar) | Kirk Gidley (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Photo Credit: Gord Weber

 

Making an impact on the Canadian’s 80s thrash scene, Ottawa legends INFRARED returned this year to cement and carry on their own legacy with their new album “Saviours” featuring all new music to follow their EP “No Peace”, which featured tracks all written in the 80’s and only recently heard by fans in 2016. Featuring eight brand new tracks, “Saviours” is thrashy, aggressive, melodic, heavy, and tight, which is clearly evident in the band’s new music video “All In Favour” being premiered on Bravewords.

Check out the new video “All In Favour” – http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-infrared-premiere-all-in-favour-music-video 

Vocalist / guitarist Armin Kamal comments about the new album:

“Infrared is extremely excited to release our sophomore album “Saviours”. This has been in the works for about 2 years now and is something we are very proud of. “Saviours” has fulfilled a goal of ours to create some brand new music the way we know how, with an old school 80s thrash feel along with a contemporary sound that encompasses our influences beyond the 80s. 

While not explicitly a concept album, the album is heavily themed on the idea of false “Saviours” who claim to do good for others but are really self serving in their intentions. We like to inspire independent thought and a cautious view of the intentions of those who promote themselves as leaders. This message has been captured with 8 brand new songs that highlight the diversity in which this band makes music. While all songs stay true to our roots, they each offer a piece of what Infrared has to offer our fans. From fast and thrashy to melodic and dramatic, “Saviours” delivers a punch from start to finish.”

“Saviours” is available for download and stream on InfraredMetal.ca, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Bandcamp, CD Baby and all other major online retailers.

Album Stream – https://youtu.be/bGxTUBAfr4I

Show Dates:
June 29 – Ottawa, ON – House of Targ – info w/ Black Mass, Mortor
Sept 3 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks – info w/ Venom, Metalfier, Mortor

Track Listing:
1. Project Karma (6:48)
2. The Demagogue (6:52)
3. Saviour (6:04)
4. The Fallen (6:33)
5. All In Favour (5:51)
6. They Kill For Gods (7:41)
7. Father of Lies (5:55)
8. Genocide Convention (5:33)
Album Length: 51:20

Band Line Up: 
– Armin Kamal (Vocals and Guitars)
– Kirk Gidley (Guitars, Backing Vocals)
– Alain Groulx (Drums, Backing Vocals)
– Mike Forbes (Bass, Backing Vocals)

 

For more info:
http://infraredmetal.ca
https://www.facebook.com/infraredmetal
https://twitter.com/infraredmetal
https://infraredmetal.bandcamp.com
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bQY
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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“Straight up thrash metal with the heavy and fast riffs, pounding drums, and the thumping of the bass.” – Sleaze Roxx

“After sitting down and listening to Infrared’s ‘No Peace’ over a period of days, it’s safe to say that this is a solid thrash metal album that will easily please genre purists. It’s an aggressive offering, but it doesn’t take too many risks, nor does it have to. This band is extremely talented and this album is well worth your money.” – Metal At The Gates

“At times reminiscent of old school Metallica, sometimes Megadeth, sometimes something else entirely. In short, if you dig 80’s metal you should really give this album a listen. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. I’m already looking forward to the next.” – Skull Banger

“No Peace grabs you by the balls from the first power chords of Inframental and doesn’t let up until the final note of In Search Of.” – Korea Guitar

“Overall, classic sounding, old school thrash metal from an era when thrash was still evolving, this album (No Peace) is a cracking introduction to the mid eighties thrash metal sound.” – Metal Gods TV

“For the sound and style, this is one of the top releases over the last year. The style was getting stale with many sound a-likes, now Infrared are here, so pick up your jaw and enjoy this bruiser of an album. “- Acier Doux Metal Management & Promotions Tunisia 

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0 Dizzy Mystics Premiere New Single “Diamond Duller” via PureGrainAudio

  • June 27, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Dizzy Mystics · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 27, 2018

 

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

Dizzy Mystics Premiere New Single “Diamond Duller” via PureGrainAudio

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

Dizzy Mystics, a psychedelic progressive rock band from Winnipeg, Canada, are serving up their third single “Diamond Duller”. It is the most hard hitting and jarring of the songs off the band’s debut album “The Wanderlost”set to be released at a later date. Still retaining their colourful medley, this new single expands further into their depths of psychedelic melody, pocket grooves, crushing intensity, mind bending passages, and catchy vocals.

“Diamond Duller” is a heavy track with a theme around the classic case of the grass being greener and taking things for granted. With a metal base, there are pronounced elements of melodic hard rock and funk.  Full of cryptic imagery and metaphors, super jazzy bass lines and progressive guitar riffs this track is sure to be a favourite for fans of Mastodon, Led Zeppelin and The Mars Volta.

Take a listen for yourself via PureGrainAudio, where the track is streaming now: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/prog-rockers-dizzy-mystics-shine-bright-on-their-new-single-diamond-duller-exclusive-premiere

The full length album “The Wanderlost” could be loosely based on the concept of being lost in oneself; sonically traversing through a plethora of genres and elements including hard and progressive rock, metal and folk, jazz fusion and grunge. 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.


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
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-c6l

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

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0 Armstrong MetalFest Offer Free Digital Sampler For 2018 Line-Up

  • June 27, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Armstrong Metal Fest · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 27, 2018

ArmstrongMetalFest.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube | AMF Merch Online Store

 

Armstrong MetalFest Offer Free Digital Sampler For 2018 Line-Up

w/ Kataklysm, Sarah Longfield, Archspire, The Kennedy Veil, Neck of The Woods and more!

Tickets Available Now!

July 13-14 – Armstrong, BC @ Hassen Arena

Social Media Hashtag – #10YearsArmstrong

Kelowna Now: Armstrong Metal Festival Co-founder reflects on a decade of metal – Video Interview here.

What first began as a backyard show has now grown into one of Western Canada’s best mountain moshpits in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Reaching its 10 year milestone, Armstrong MetalFest is now anchored as one of the largest gatherings of metalheads from across Western Canada and beyond. The 2018 line-up features over 30 bands with headliners KATAKLYSM, SARAH LONGFIELD, ARCHSPIRE, THE KENNEDY VEIL, NECK OF THE WOODS and more performing on July 13th and 14th at the Hassen Arena in Armstrong, BC.

In celebration of this year’s event, Armstrong MetalFest is offering metalheads a FREE digital sampler of performing bands from the 2018 line-up.

AMF’s Mountain Moshpit Vol. 3 available for FREE download at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.bandcamp.com/album/armstrong-metalfest-2018-mountain-moshpit-vol-3 

Ticket Prices

Ticket Link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/tickets/

Advance Weekend passes $125 CAD, walk up rate $165 CAD.

Day Passes

Please check out the FAQ for information about special day passes and pricing at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/about/faq/

2018 Early Entry

Want to grab your favourite camp spot and beat the rush of metal heads? Guests are welcome to arrive Thursday after 11:00 AM.

2018 Camping and Parking

All tickets include tent camping. You are welcome to sleep in your vehicle, RV or trailer. Traveling in an RV? Make sure to reserve your spot so you’re guaranteed a spot that includes water and power hookups. Reserve Online at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/contact/rv-reservations/

Facebook Event
AMF 2018 – https://www.facebook.com/events/100361367508622/


Armstrong MetalFest 2018 Line-Up:

Kataklysm (Montreal)
Sarah Longfield (Wisconsin)
Archspire (Vancouver)
The Kennedy Veil (Sacramento)
Odinfist (Armstrong)
Begrime Exemious (Edmonton)
Neck of The Woods (Vancouver)
XUL (Vernon)
Road Rash (Vancouver)
Blackwater Burial (Vancouver)
Gladius Sky (Vernon)
Apollyon (Vancouver)
Gatekeeper (Vancouver)
The Hallowed Catharsis (Vancouver)
Apprentice (Vancouver)
DropDeadFred (Kelowna)
Concrete Funeral (Calgary)
Endless Chaos (Winnipeg)
ArkenFire (Kelowna)
Detherous (Calgary)
Plaguebringer (Calgary)
Protosequence (Edmonton)
Torrefy (Victoria)
Trollband (Vancouver/Edmonton)
Illyrian (Calgary)
Nomad (Enderby)
Irradiation (Kelowna)
Earth’s Ashes (Red Deer)
Giants Arise (Mission)
Throne of the Dead (Prince George)
Death Machine (Kelowna)
Tides of Kharon (Edmonton)
Displaced (Kelowna)
Anarcheon (Vancouver)
Bring Your Own Bodies (Lethbridge)
Breaking The Silent (Edmonton)
Forsaken Rite (Edmonton)

For more info, please visit www.ArmstrongMetalFest.ca

About:

Taking influence from Europe’s music festival circuit, Armstrong Metal Fest is a heavy metal celebration that encourages metal heads from across Canada and the globe to mosh and camp with the backdrop of great outdoors of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. What started as a backyard party in 2009 with nothing but eleven local metal bands such as Terrifier, Xul and Odinfist to name a few, has grown into a a huge success admired by the Western Canadian Metal scene. 2017 was the ninth year of the festival and was its largest year for music and attendance. Previous years of the festival have seen line ups with Cattle Decapitation, Suffocation, Beyond Creation, Dayglo Abortions, Rivers of Nihil, The Zenith Passage, Anciients, Bison BC, Striker, Crimson Shadows, Holy Grail, Archspire, Cryptopsy, Unleash The Archers, Divinity, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy, Vesperia, XUL, Odinfist, Death Toll Rising, Gomorrah among many others.

What the press is saying:

“In the past, metalheads had to travel to Germany to experience the rush a big festival, such as Wacken Open Air. But local headbangers decided to bring that feeling home with Armstrong Metalfest.” – Vernon Morning Star

“Go Big or Stay at Home: Armstrong has that welcoming feeling for rock show.” – The Valley Voice

“To witness such a gathering of talent is an absolute privilege, and for that fact alone, I will certainly be returning to Armstrong Metal Fest.” – Beatroute BC

“This festival is now going to be my yearly must-go-to event and if you’re a metal head that hasn’t attended, or a curious metal voyeur, do yourself a favour and check it out, you will not regret it.” – Abort Mag

“The Armstrong Metalfest is one such event and has grown from its initial, humble beginnings seven years ago to be a regular mainstay, with its south-central BC location making for a popular summertime destination for fans and bands alike.” Decibel Mag

Named one of the out-of-town music festivals worth the trip by The Vancouver Sun

“For metalheads, this is a great vacation where groups of all sizes can enjoy their favourite musical genre in a fun, energized environment. Not to mention, the camping!” The Permanent Rain Press

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WCMFA:

Armstrong MetalFest – http://www.armstrongmetalfest.ca
Calgary Metalfest – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Days of The Dead – https://www.facebook.com/DaysOfTheDeadRD
Farmageddon Open Air – http://www.farmageddon.ca
Loud As Hell – http://www.loudashell.com
Metalocalypstick – http://metalocalypstickfest.rocks
Metallion – http://www.facebook.com/metallionfestival

Sponsors / Partners:

BC Arts Council – http://www.bcartscouncil.ca
The Green – http://www.thegreen.ca
Absolute Underground Mag – https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteUndergroundTV
A.M.I. Clothing – http://www.okanagangear.com
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com
Askew’s Foods – http://www.askewsfoods.com/index.php
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.brokenneckradio.com
Calgary Beer Core – http://www.calgarybeercore.com
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
Muninn’s Post – http://www.muninnspost.com
Ogologo – http://www.ogologo.ca
PureGrainAudio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Rancho Vignola – http://www.ranchovignola.com
Shuswap Insurance – http://www.shuswapins.ca
Thrash Wrestling – http://www.facebook.com/ThrashWrestling
Voets Coffee – http://www.voetscoffee.com

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0 Canadian Alt-Metal Rock KILL NO ALBATROSS Announce Ontario Tour Dates New EP; “Speak True Evil” Out July 13th + New Music Video “Apex Predator”

  • June 27, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Kill No Albatross · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 27, 2018

 

For fans of Alter Bridge, Breaking Benjamin, Fightstar, Stone Sour, Thrice, Big Wreck, Three Days Grace

Canadian Alt-Metal Rock KILL NO ALBATROSS Announce Ontario Tour Dates

New EP “Speak True Evil” Out July 13th

New Music Video “Apex Predator”

   

L-R: Kill No Albatross Current Line Up | Josh Pinkney (Guitar) | Glenn Scott (Bass) | Kyle Collins (Vocals) | Alex Crosty (Guitar) | Alexander Sallas (Drums) – Photo Credit – G3 Design Photography

For wildly energetic Burlington, ON based KILL NO ALBATROSS, intertwining the accessibility of rock, the technicality of prog, and the energy of hardcore is the name of the game. Through intelligent songwriting, creative guitar work, and emotional intensity, they meld dynamic, bold, bewitching sounds to create no holds barred rock.

Set to release their new EP “Speak True Evil” on July 13th, the band will be hitting the road across Ontario and Quebec for the month of July, which includes kicking off their dates with a performance at Vans Warped Tour in Toronto on July 17th.

The band comments:

“We’re incredibly stoked to be taking our trio of 1975 AMC Gremlins on the road in a few weeks. Keep up with our exploits via our Facebook and Instagram pages. If you’re having trouble finding any of the venues we’re at, just follow the scent of burnt rubber, Dorito dust, and armpit sweat.”

Tour Dates:

July 17 – Vans Warped Tour – Toronto, ON (Full Sail Stage) – info
July 18 – Doors Pub – Hamilton, ON – info
July 20 – Mavericks – Ottawa, ON – info
July 21 – Crobar – Montreal, QC – info
July 22 – Atria – Oshawa, ON – info
July 26 – Detour Music Hall – St. Catharines, ON – info
July 27 – Silence – Guelph, ON – info
July 28 – Spot One – Brampton, ON – info
July 29 – The Back Stage – Windsor, ON – info
August 4 – Drums N Flats – Ajax, ON – info

KILL NO ALBATROSS’ new music video for their first single |Apec Predator” can be heard and viewed at the following link: https://youtu.be/2KgvrJkcqUc

EP Pre-Order available on Bandcamp.

The band comments about the album:

“Speak True Evil is a showcase for Kill No Albatross’ dynamic, technically proficient, intellectual approach to rock music. These four songs cover musical ground that ranges from furious to sweet, hopeful to agonized. The powerful vocals of Kyle Collins pair with the tight, impassioned instrumentation to create a unique sound that is as meticulous as it is robust. Going more in depth on the release, it plays off the title of Wayne Shorter’s 1966 jazz record “Speak No Evil”; “Speak True Evil” asserts the legitimacy of free speech as asserted by thinkers like Mill, Paine, Luxemburg, and Hitchens. As Mill writes, ‘If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.’ After all, it is as much the right of the listener to hear as it is the speaker to talk – enforced silence imprisons man in the cage of his own perspective. The title, then, encourages listeners to speak true evil.”

Track Listing:
1. Seven Tools (3:51)
2. Apex Predator (3:18)
3. Sky On Fire (4:09)
4. Void (4:05)
EP Length: 15:25

EP Band Line Up:
Kyle Collins – Vocals
Alexander Sallas – Drums, Piano, Auxiliary Percussion
Josh Pinkney – Guitar, Knives
Alex Crosty – Guitar
Liam Kilawee – Bass

Live Band Line Up:
Kyle Collins – Vocals
Alexander Sallas – Drums
Josh Pinkney – Guitar, Backup Vocals
Alex Crosty – Guitar, Backup Vocals
Glenn Scott – Bass

For more info:
https://killnoalbatross.com
http://www.facebook.com/killnoalbatross
http://twitter.com/killnoalbatross
http://instagram.com/killnoalbatrossband
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-c2u

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“Kill No Albatross has a meticulously crafted collection of progressive alternative rock with a strong cerebral element… they can seriously play.” – Ric Taylor, VIEW Magazine 

“A sound I really enjoy… I love the song Eos.”  – Mat Boiselle, 102.1 The Edge & 91.7 Erin Radio

“Ontario’s Kill No Albatross is one of “those” bands. The rockers are well on their way to getting some early attention… certainly a band you will want to keep an eye on in the near future.” – Bradley Dillon, The New Fury

“Ferocity and sweetness. Kill No Albatross will coax you in with soothing vocal melodies and destroy you with high energy riffage. Five-piece powerhouse rockers. Animal friendly.” – Keegan Ro, MAT/H Magazine

“Attention grabbing tracks that can gain the respect of discerning music critics while still grabbing the ears of more casual rock fans… Lost in Darkness and Distance already shows the band has a grip on balancing the heavy, the melodic, and the technical.”  – Donte Montgomery, The Haystack Music

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0 Toronto’s VODNIK Posts Behind The Scenes Video “The Making of Our Dread, Our Joy”

  • June 25, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Vodnik

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Montreal, QC – June 25, 2018

 

For fans of Volumes, After the Burial, Meshuggah, Pantera

Toronto’s VODNIK Posts Behind The Scenes Video “The Making of Our Dread, Our Joy”

 

L-R: Vodnik Current Line Up | Vince Anastasi (Drums) | Reinier Vandenbosch (Vocals) | Jeremy Jackson (Guitar) | Brandon Lucking (Bass)

Photo Credit: Alex McFarland of The Trenches Media


Toronto’s VODNIK have posted a new behind the scenes trailer for the debut music video “Our Dread, Our Joy” unleashed last month. Shot by Trenches Media Inc., the video captures the band’s approach of blending heavier and lighter styles of metal, which range from technical riffs, to spooky mellow passages, to hardcore breakdowns for an overall well balanced sound between progressive grooves and dark atmospheres that is bizarre and ominous yet catchy and memorable.

Drummer Vince Anastasi comments:

“The making of Our Dread, Our Joy was quite the experience. The location of the video was shot at the Ruins of St. Raphael in Cornwall, Ontario. It is a remarkable place unlike anywhere else in Ontario. The band knew it was important that we hire the right film crew who could capture the ruins in all its glory and give life to our vision for the video and band. After shopping around for a crew, we decided that The Trenches Media would be suitable for the job. Together with The Trenches Media and the location, the band was confident that we could create a quality product that was both professional and aesthetic.”

Watch “The Making of Our Dread, Our Joy” at the following links:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/BdDYu9gWCe8
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VodnikMusic/videos/2077124465639377/

Behind The Scenes Photos: https://www.facebook.com/pg/VodnikMusic/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2077103598974797

Watch the music video “Our Dread, Our Joy” at https://youtu.be/aGs-Fp2UvjY

VODNIK‘s debut single “Our Dread, Our Joy” is off their planned debut EP slated for later release in 2019 and is now available on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify and all other major online retailers.

Album / Live Band Line Up: 
Jeremy Jackson (Guitars, Programming)
Reinier Vandenbosch (Vocals)
Brandon Lucking (Bass)
Vince Anastasi (Drums)

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/VodnikMusic
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-c0M

About:

Drawing their name and lyrical themes from the mythological Czech creature, guitarist Jeremy Jackson explains:

“In Czech, Vodnik roughly translates to ‘of water’. I adopted the name for us because it is a widely celebrated mythological creature from my Czech heritage. Vodnik is gruesome, perfect for metal and what we want to do with it.”

Vocalist Reinier Vandenbosch adds:

“Lakes and rivers are its territory where it awaits to trap the souls of drowning victims. He is similar to the boogieman of the English-speaking world that also scares children. I try to write the lyrics largely from the perspective of the Vodnik creature.”

Along with embracing themes centered around the creature, VODNIK is also inspired by science fiction and horror, social and political commentary, dark philosophical ideas, and other mythological stories. Citing a wide variety of musical influences, VODNIK is a legit, no nonsense, monstrous groove metal four-piece that brings a ferocious energy to the stage.

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0 Loud As Hell Issue 2018 Line Up Adds The Kennedy Veil, Sarah Longfield w/ Fit For An Autopsy, Archspire, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy and more!

  • June 22, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Loud As Hell Festival · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 22, 2018

LoudAsHell.com | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Tickets

 

Loud As Hell Issue 2018 Line Up Adds The Kennedy Veil, Sarah Longfield
w/ Fit For An Autopsy, Archspire, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy and more!

Aug 3-5 – Drumheller, AB @ Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds

Social Media Hashtag #LAH7


       Western Canada’s decibel breaking heavy metal festival LOUD AS HELL announce main stage additions THE KENNEDY VEIL and SARAH LONGFIELD to this year’s 2018 line up to join headliners New Jersey’s deathcore titans FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, Vancouver tech death giants ARCHSPIRE, Regina’s progressive melo-death masters INTO ETERNITY plus many more that will rage across the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds in Drumheller, AB from August 3rd to 5th.

Also announced are second stage acoustic performers Kris Schulz, Kyle Pullan, Jesse Valstar Project along with a burlesque show from Hazzardous Material plus clinics presented by Into Eternity guitarist Tim Roth and Ninjaspy bassist Tim Parent. All will be showcased as entertainment during main stage change overs.

LAH Festival co-organizer Geoff Bourrie comments:

“We have worked really hard to put together what we feel will be the best Loud As Hell yet! We have many of the heaviest and hardest bands from around Western Canada and then cap it all off with New Jersey’s Fit For An Autopsy, which will bring Loud As Hell to the next level! You will not want to miss this.”

The last two years of the festival has sold out and headbangers from across country and beyond are urged to get their tickets now. All weekend passes includes camping on the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds. 

Weekend Passes are available at the following link: https://www.loudashell.com/tickets

The 2018 edition will see LOUD AS HELL celebrating its seventh consecutive year presented by Semchuk Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations. LAH always work their hardest to deliver the best lineup in the West ready to melt your face off. Featuring over 40 bands from across Western Canada and beyond, you won’t want to miss any of it. And don’t forget about their freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors and dinosaurs!

Loud As Hell 2018 Line Up:

Thursday, August 2nd LAH Kick Off Party @ Neighbours Corner Pub
Concrete Funeral (Calgary, AB)
World War Waiting (Calgary, AB)
Benevolent Like Quietus (Calgary, AB)

Friday, August 3rd @ Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds
Vantera (Vancouver, BC) (After Party Set)
Archspire (Vancouver, BC)
The Kennedy Veil (Sacramento, CA)
Sarah Longfield (Wisconsin)
Stab Twist Pull (Calgary, AB)
Burning Effigy (Calgary, AB)
Tessitura (Edmonton, AB)
Hammerdrone (Calgary, AB)
Red Cain (Calgary, AB)

Saturday, August 4th @ Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds 
Ninjaspy (Port Coquitlam, BC)
West Of Hell (Vancouver, BC)
Greybeard (Calgary, AB)
Neck Of The Woods (Vancouver, BC)
Hazzerd (Calgary, AB)
Revenger (Vancouver, BC)
Black Friday (Edmonton, AB)
Cell (Winnipeg, MB)
Culled (Edmonton, AB)
Citizen Rage (Calgary, AB)
Juliet Ruin (Edmonton, AB)
Grizzlyhawk (Humboldt, SK)
Irradiation (Kelowna, BC)
ChaosBeing (Calgary, AB)
Widows Peak (Calgary, AB)

Sunday, August 5th @ Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds 
Fit For An Autopsy (New Jersey, USA)
Into Eternity (Regina, SK)
Eye Of Horus (Edmonton, AB)
Inverted Serenity (Winnipeg, MB)
Arrival Of Autumn (Grande Prairie, AB)
Odinfist (Armstrong, BC)
Orchestry (Vancouver, BC)
Galactic Pegasus (Vancouver, BC)
Detherous (Calgary, AB)
The Myopia Condition (Red Deer, AB)
Breaking The Silent (Edmonton, AB)
Throne Of The Dead (Prince George, BC)
The Rekkening (Vancouver, BC/Montreal, QC)
Dethgod (Morley, AB)
Illyrian (Calgary, AB)

For more info, please visit these links:

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 #LAH7

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


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0 LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Reveal Artwork & Track Listing For 7th Album “Shadows From The Past”; Kickstarter + 1st Stage Extra Goal Reached! Extra Stretch Goals Added!

  • June 22, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Lords of The Trident · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 22, 2018



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

LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Reveal Artwork & Track Listing For 7th Album “Shadows From The Past”

Kickstarter + 1st Stage Extra Goal Reached! Extra Stretch Goals Added!


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” and are excited to share the artwork plus track listings for its North American and Japan release plus an exclusive bonus track “Fire and Sand” for Patreon supporters. The album will be released digitally and on physical CD in North America on Friday, August 24th along with it being performed for the first time ever the following day at Mad With Power festival on Saturday, August 25th. 

Vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein comments:

“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.”

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”.

In addition to the upcoming release of “Shadows From The Past”, LORDS OF THE TRIDENT started a kickstarter campaign that went live on June 1st. The band has now reached their objective of $6,000 plus 1st stage stretch goal, which will now gives those who pledged for a physical copy of the album to receive multi-color “Shadows From The Past” custom guitar picks.

The band are still asking fans to answer the call to help them make their extra stretch goals, which includes a red blood double vinyl (included in any over $100 pledge or $25 added to any already made pledge) and full color zip up hoodies (design TBA) (for any pledge of over $250 or $50 added to any already made pledge).

Visit the LORDS OF THE TRIDENT “Shadows From The Past” kickstarter at the following link: http://bit.ly/LordsKick2018 to view rewards that include 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).



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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“Clearly influenced by power metal in the vein of Helloween, Hammerfall, and countless others that could be named here, LOTT are clearly in their element performing power metal and killing it. Fang, aka Ty Christian, has a quality to his voice that reminds me so much of Niklas Isfeldt, formerly of Dream Evil. But when he has to, he can get up there and really wail away with all the confidence in the world. Guitarists Asian Metal and Killius Maximus have got the power metal chops down perfectly. With the twin melodies they create and then the speed, it’s clear these guys can play the instruments with more than an amateur proficiency. 4/5” – Greg Watson, Maximum Metal (January 15th, 2017)

“Overall, Lords Of The Trident’s third album is a solid alternative to those who feel that the power metal legends such as Helloween have faltered on their most recent efforts. The Plan Of Attack EP may be the band’s strongest moment but Frostburn is a strong recommendation to those still unfamiliar with the band’s methods of madness. One can sense that the band is on the cusp of something truly inspiring.” – Chris Latta, Psychic Shorts (December 7th, 2015)

“Fans of power metal should definitely checkout Frostburn. The record is very energetic as well as very well made. Lords of the Trident as a band have a lot of character, talent and seeing what they do after this could be quite interesting. 8/10” – Steven Lornie, Demonzone (October 13th, 2015)

“Instead of trying to become copycats of a great band of the 80’s, they fuse their influences and filter them under their own personality and because of that they manage to craft a sound that is old school and yet has fresh ideas and a certain originality. I think that I won’t exaggerate if I say that “Frostburn” is one of the best heavy metal releases of this year that shine because of their maturity, enthusiasm and creativity. 8.5/10” – Nick “Verkaim” Parastatidis, Behind The Veil Webzine (August 5th, 2015)

“Track to track, the Lords of the Trident’s Frostburn is nothing short of a power metal masterpiece that everyone who enjoys this type of music needs to hear. That being said, the album lives up to the band’s claim of being “the most metal band on earth” and given time, they just might rival the long reigning kings of metal themselves. Look out Manowar, the Lords of the Trident are coming for your crown. 10/10” – Brett Kihlmire, Metal At the Gates (July 12th, 2015)

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0 Reminder – Canada Day Weekend – METALOCALYPSTICK 2018 w/ Cabrakaan, DelDesierto, KOSM, Obsidian and more!

  • June 22, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Metalocalypstick · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 22, 2018

Metalocalypstickfest.rocks | Facebook | Ride Share Program
Instagram @metalocalypstickfest

Reminder – Canada Day Weekend – METALOCALYPSTICK 2018
w/ Cabrakaan, DelDesierto, KOSM, Obsidian and more!

Canadian Fest Celebrating Women In Metal In Lone Butte, BC

Mountains, Camping and the Women of Metal!

FREE Festival Digital Sampler – Metal Queens Vol. 2 Available Now!


Promo video (clips from 2017)
https://youtu.be/iB7-UvcoCTk

Metal Hammer Article:
http://teamrock.com/feature/2018-02-14/meet-the-people-making-festivals-a-better-place-for-women

Billboard Article:
https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8249683/metalocalypstick-fest-2018-lineup-charities

Free Download – Festival Digital Sampler of 2018 Performing Bands – Metal Queens Vol. 2:
https://metalocalypstickfest.bandcamp.com/album/metalocalypstick-metal-queens-vol-2

METALOCALYPSTICK, the Western Canadian festival that just doesn’t celebrate heavy metal, but embraces the power of women in metal, punk and rock is proud to announce their 2018 line up being hosted in Lone Butte, BC at the Lone Butte Community Center during Canada Day weekend June 30th and July 1st.

This year’s 2018 line up features headliners Cabrakaan, DelDesierto, KOSM, Obsidian and more!

Festival organizer Kaija Kinney comments:

“This year’s fest is an exciting one; we have back some festival alumni and some rad new ones from all over North America! We also have a few fun additions between sets. With the location still set in beautiful Lone Butte I ask you… What’s more metal than partying on a volcano? You’ll want to make it out for our 3rd annual female powered metal fest!”

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/159748501272872/

Weekend and day passes available at http://metalocalypstickfest.rocks/tickets/

In addition to the festival celebrating women in metal, METALOCALYPSTICK FEST gives back to the community by being a non-profit organization dedicated to raise funds and donating 100% of proceeds to local charities Girls Rock Camp, Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter, Earth Protectors plus sponsoring an independent band picked by Metalocalypstick Fest judges.

Metalocalypstick 2018 Line Up:

June 30th
Cabrakaan (Mexico)
Obsidian (Vancouver, BC)
Siren’s Rain (Puget Sound, WA)
The Vth Circle (Vancouver, BC)
Breaking The Silent (Edmonton, AB)
Heron (Vancouver, BC)
Disturb The Dead (Devon, AB)
Sugarwash (Edmonton, AB)
Crimson Caliber (Medicine Hat, AB)
Tombkicker (Toronto, ON)
Call of The Siren (Edmonton, AB)

July 1st
DelDesierto (Mexico)
KOSM (Vancouver, BC)
Anarcheon (Vancouver, BC)
At Dawn’s Edge (Toronto, ON)
Juliet Ruin (Edmonton, AB)
Forsaken Rite (Edmonton, AB)
Violent Betty (Saskatoon, SK)
Opus Arise (Vancouver, BC)
Ophelia Falling (Vancouver, BC)
SYRYN (Calgary, AB)

Festival Location:
Lone Butte Community Hall
5994 Hwy. 24
Lone Butte, BC

More info:
www.metalocalypstickfest.rocks
www.facebook.com/metalocalypstickfest/
Ride Share – www.facebook.com/groups/metalocalypstickfestrideshare/

About:

Formed in 2016 with the beautiful backdrop of the Canadian Rockies, METALOCALYSPTICK was created to present a unique experience within the Western Canadian metal community, a gathering of similar views, aspirations and musical taste. (similar to former mainstream music festival Lilith Fair.)

The festival was founded by Kaija Kinney of Vancouver’s Anarcheon after researching a lack of female based metal festivals to apply her band to, Kinney took matters into in her own and decided to produce the event.

“This festival means the celebration of both sexes coming together and creating something amazing. People like to say women in metal aren’t a big deal anymore and that we are all the same. I feel that is untrue, this is still a male dominated world and woman are still looked as lesser. I want to showcase all these bad ass ladies and celebrate the differences of men and woman rather than pretend we are all equal. Truth is we are different why can’t we celebrate that?” says Kinney.

Previous Metalocalypstick festivals hosted female influenced metal bands from across Canada and the world such as Brazil’s Nervosa (Napalm Records), Egypt’s Massive Scar Era, Cabrakaan (Toluca, Mexico), Hollywood’s The Maension, Valfreya, Scythia, Mortillery (Napalm Records), Van Halst, Dead Asylum, Juliet Ruin, Violent Betty, Omega Crom, Körperlose Stimme, Elysium Echoes, Solborn, Monarch Sky, Forsaken Rite, Anarcheon, Suspended,  Sovereign Council, and Atmora.

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Absolute Underground Mag
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Broken Neck Radio
Exclaim!
Femme Metal Webzine
Metal Devastation Radio
Metal Master Kingdom
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Prairie Fire Events
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Pure Rock Radio
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