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0 Rockshots Records: Spain’s Progressive Metal Sensation NORTH of SOUTH New Music Video “Nobody Knows”; Debut Album “New Latitudes” Out Sept 28th

September 14, 2018
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· Music News · North Of South

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Montreal, QC – September 14, 2018

For fans of Amorphis, Opeth, Novembre, Haken, Evergrey

Rockshots Records: Spain’s Progressive Metal Sensation NORTH of SOUTH New Music Video “Nobody Knows”

Debut Album “New Latitudes” Out Sept 28th

Following his introduction to the metal community with his first single / lyric video “The Human Equation”, Spain’s progressive one man solo project North of South by Chechu Nos takes another step forward towards the worldwide release of his debut album “New Latitudes” due out on September 28th via Rockshots Records.

In advance of his first full-length, North of South is sharing with fans the latest music video “Nobody Knows” directed by Hristijan Konesky.

An ingenious script with an unexpected ending and an inspired staged turn into images, “Nobody Knows” is a song that deals with those unutterable secrets of our lives and the hidden side of our personality.

Watch it now at the following link: https://youtu.be/fvRvxaH1aAE

Rooted in León, Spain, North of South is a complex-categorizing band, deeply interested in crossbreeding different music styles such as Jazz, Death, Pop and Latin influences with a solid base of progressive metal.

The album’s lyrics contain a strong literary, philosophic and existentialist essence, influenced by authors like Jorge Luis Borges, William Shakespeare and Orson Scott Card, among others, as well as topics like the human condition and its limits facing the Universe, our emotions and personal contradictions and the mysteries of time.

“New Latitudes” was recorded at Zoilo Unreal’s studios in Marín, Spain, a renowned studio in the Spanish extreme metal scene that has worked with bands such as Unreal Overflows, The Anthagonist and Unhuman Nature.

“New Latitudes” is available for pre-order on the Rockshots Records online store at http://bit.ly/NewLatitudes_CD

Follow North of South on Spotify at https://spoti.fi/2OepWWG

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

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

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0 Out Now! OMINOUS ECLIPSE Streaming New Album “Sinister”

September 14, 2018
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· Music News · Ominous Eclipse

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Ottawa, ON – September 14, 2018

For fans of Gojira, Amon Amarth, Children Of Bodom, Death, Revocation

Out Now! OMINOUS ECLIPSE Streaming New Album “Sinister”

L-R- James Close (Guitar/Vocal), Graham Murphy (Guitar/Vocal), Ryan Clements (Bass), Jeremiah Marshall (Drums) – Photo Credit: Max Southwood

Drawing their inspiration from a wide variety of genres, OMINOUS ECLIPSE is a brutal quartet that create a unique hybrid sound with death metal being the main aspect combined with elements of thrash, groove, black, melodic, etc. Unleashing their sophomore album “Sinister” officially this Friday, September 14th, the band is now streaming it in full at the following link: https://youtu.be/PWKEeTguj-w

The band comments:

“There’s no concept or theme on this album so all the songs have different meaning. The title track itself divulges into the inevitable end to humanity and potentially the world with it. It discusses the issues around the globe and also addresses the ignorance and selfishness of those indirectly affected by the chaos. It has a strong “United We Stand, Divided We Fall” theme in regards to how people can turn their backs on those in need in order to save their own skin, which ironically will lead to our end as it causes people to turn on each other. Musically for this album, you will notice we have evolved from the first release and have moved away from thrashy overtones to become more diverse including more heavily stated melodic and technical with a solid groove and death foundation.”

The album follows their 2015 debut full length “End Of Days” and EP “Beyond The Apocalypse” released that same year. Active since 2014, OMINOUS ECLIPSE is a very ambitious band passionate about writing and playing extreme music. They have already shared the stage with the likes of Revocation, The Agonist, Kalmah, Archspire, Incantation, Vesperia, Beyond Creation, Rivers of Nihil to name a few. Their Ottawa CD release show for “Sinister” will be held on October 6th at House of Targ with local support from Lord Almighty, Infrared, Scepter. Event info here.

Music video for the album’s title track at https://youtu.be/ZkCr2u_wHfs

Album download and stream available on Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and Spotify.

Track Listing:
1. Death By Dissection (6:13)

2. Sinister (5:00)

3. Spiral Into Insanity (4:16)

4. Lost At Sea (8:02)

5. No Redemption For The Damned (6:43)

6. Breaking The Chains (5:50)

7. The Horde (7:25)

8. Eye Of The Raven (6:41)
Album Length: 50:14

For more info:
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“Their new song “Spiral Into Insanity” has a strong death metal foundation, including very melodic leads, but there’s more than enough groovy thrash inspiration and even a hint of black metal there. ” – Decibel Magazine

“a game changing release for Ominous Eclipse that places them center stage for my pick of the best Canadian Metal release this year….Every track stands strongly on its own, thanks to the band’s immense talent and flawless production. Ominous Eclipse is a band that carries the banner for the N.W.O.C.D.M. with pride and distinction. Out September 14th on all streaming platforms, I would recommend Sinister to fans of Death, Iron Maiden, Infernal Majesty and Gojira.” – Hellbound

“Demonstrating their ability to blend genres within metal to create a compelling album, this is an impressive sophomore delivery. Each track brings something different and feels refreshing even after multiple listens.” – Splice Magazine

“‘Sinister’ is a high-energy track launched by heartless riff jabs, ear-scouring string squeals, and neck-snapping drumwork. The vocals come for your throat, too, in an effusion of heartless roars and face-scraping shrieks, and the song is accented by flurries of spidery, darting fretwork and by a pair of flashy, fluid, but demented solos. It becomes a thrashing gallop, but without becoming any less venomous in its delivery.” – No Clean Singing

“The crowd was stellar at Mavericks, where each of the four bands were well represented by their fan bases. Opening on the night were Ominous Eclipse, whose chunky, frantic thrash metal din was led by their howling frontman. Largely drawing from their 2015 album End of Days, the four-piece pounded through six songs, tackling tracks like “Pestilence,” Abandoned” and the album’s particularly solid title track. Helping to limber the crowd for the chaos to come, they called for a “wall of death” in the confines of the club and the fans delivered, clearing the centre of the floor before the opposing sides barrelled into one another, bodies flying everywhere.” – Exclaim! (Live Review opening for Kalmah April 2016)

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0 STRIKER Announce European “Maple Meltdown Tour” w/ SKULL FIST + Sixth Studio Album “Play To Win” Out October 26th + New Lyric Video “Heart of Lies”

September 13, 2018
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· Music News · Striker

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Montreal, QC – September 13, 2018

For Fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Enforcer, Skullfist, Steelwing

STRIKER Announce European “Maple Meltdown Tour” w/ SKULL FIST

Sixth Studio Album “Play To Win” Out October 26th

New Lyric Video “Heart of Lies”

North American Tour Dates w/ Unleash The Archers

Photo Credit: Dana Zuk

Champions in blending classic heavy metal, hard rock, and 80’s hair metal, Canadian shredders STRIKER will be unleashing their sixth studio album “Play To Win” on October 26th via their independent label Record Breaking Records. The album features 10 fist pounding shredtacular anthems produced by the band plus mixed and mastered by Hendrik Udd (Firewind, Powerwolf, Hammerfall, Delain). The album follows their 2017 self-titled full length that the band supported with tours across Europe and North America with Sonata Arctica, Dark Tranquility, and Warbringer along with festival appearances at 70,000 Tons of Metal, Bang Your Head Festival (Germany) and more to add to their almost 1000 shows performed in their decade plus career. That fifth studio album also garnered them a nomination from Canada’s JUNO awards, the country’s highest music prize, along with wins at the Edmonton Music Awards and Western Canadian Awards.

In support of the release of “Play To Win”, STRIKER announce they will be touring Europe this coming November for the co-headline “Maple Meltdown Tour” with SKULL FIST to follow their North American tour with Unleash The Archers and Helion Prime that is currently in progress (all dates listed below).

STRIKER‘s new lyric video for their first single “Heart of Lies” can be watched here plus available for stream on Spotify. Digital album pre-order on iTunes.

Guitarist Tim Brown comments on “Play To Win”:“Play to Win: if you want to win you have to play the game. Find the rules and break them. This is our 6th album and 3rd independent release. If we followed the rules and listened to the industry people we’d have gone absolutely nowhere. Play To Win is about listening to yourself, following your own path, and playing that 5th ace hidden in your sleeve. This album is designed to light a fire under your ass and get you moving, and we made sure to get the most modern, ear melting sounds possible. It’s all about where metal is going, not where it has been, and this is our soundtrack to success.”

Track Listing:
1. Heart of Lies (4:04)
2. Position of Power (3:40)
3. Head of Power (4:02)
4. On The Run (3:51)
5. The Front (4:02)
6. Play To Win (3:48)
7. Standing Alone (4:56)
8. Summoner (4:04)
9. Heavy Is The Heart (4:54)
10. Hands of Time (3:46)
Album Length: 41:11

Maple Meltdown 2018 European Dual Album Release Co-Headline Tour w/ Skull Fist and Striker
Nov 2 – Metal Hammer Paradise, DE *Skull Fist Only
Nov 3 – Roeselare – De Veerlichte Geest
Nov 4 – Camden, UK – TheLounge
Nov 5 – Tillburg, NL – Little Devil
Nov 6 – Lyon, FR – Rock n’Eat
Nov 7 – Colmar, FR – Le Grillen
Nov 8 – Lichtenfels, DE – Paunchy Cats
Nov 9 – Essen, DE – Turock
Nov 10 – Mannheim, DE – MS Connexion Complex
Nov 11 – Zurich, CH – Werk 21
Nov 12 – Vienna, AT – Escape
Nov 13 – Munich, DE- Backstage
Nov 14 – Tchy, PL – Underground Pub
Nov 15 – Lodz, PL – Magnetofon Klub
Nov 16 – Cham, DE – L.A.
Nov 17 – Lindau, DE – Club Vaudeville
Nov 18 – Frankfurt, DE – Elfer

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS AND STRIKER W/ Helion Prime:
Sept 13 – Costa Mesa, CA – The Tiki Bar
Sept 14 – Phoenix, AZ – Club Red
Sept 16 – Dallas, TX – Trees
Sept 18 – Austin, TX – Dirty Dog Bar
Sept 19 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
Sept 24 – Greeneville, SC – Radio Room
Sept 26 – Baltimore, MD – Sparta Inn
Sept 27 – Brooklyn, NY – Kingsland
Sept 28 – Rochester, NY – Montage Hall
Sept 29 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks*
Sept 30 – Quebec City, QC – La Source*
Oct 1 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
Oct 2 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
Oct 3 – Philadelphia, PA – Bar XIII
Oct 5 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
Oct 6 – Iowa City. IA – Gabe’s Oasis
Oct 7 – Denver, CO – Larimer
Oct 9 – Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar
Oct 10 – Winnipeg, MB – Windsor Hotel*
Oct 12 – Calgary, AB – Dickens*
Oct 13 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite*
Oct 14 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw*
*No Helion Prime

For More Info:

http://www.striker-metal.com

https://www.facebook.com/strikermetal

https://twitter.com/StrikerMetal

https://instagram.com/strikermetal

About:

Striker is an Edmonton-based recording and performing heavy metal band that has grown immensely through their years in the industry. A classic mix of heavy metal, hard rock, and 80’s hair metal, their music features powerful, clean vocals, catchy choruses, vocal harmonies, and impressive guitar leads.

Audiences are often floored by the energy of their live show, and their recorded material has been met with fantastic response by both fans and industry across the world. Striker has toured across dozens of countries as headliners as well as support for major metal acts. Gearing up for the release of their latest album the sky’s the limit for these Canadians!!

CDs and digital downloads available on Striker-Metal.com, iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and CD Baby.

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“Striker gush with so much enthusiasm here, with explosive riffs swirling between the vibrant harmonies and choruses, that it’s hard not to notice…Tracks like “Former Glory” and “Born to Lose” are anthemic, catchy as hell and feature soaring vocals from Dan Cleary and terrific guitar work by Tim Brown…On Striker, the band take a host of influences and hone them into a sound they can call their own.” – Exclaim!

“From the first storm-summoning power chord on the opener Former Glory, Striker (CAN) proves their new album’s initial claim of not dwelling on the past, a high and appropriate cry of “Yeah, I’m back again!”… If you haven’t witnessed this inspiring resurrection of classic metal, the band plays Friday, April 14 at Starlite with Ravenous and Tylor Dory Trio, no doubt sharpened from the faithful overseas audiences.” – Edmonton Journal

“When a band releases an eponymous album it’s a statement of intent, a sign of confidence, everything being as it should be. For make no mistake, Striker are a special band. As the old Metal Gods ascend to Valhalla, new gods will arise. This is Striker’s fifth album and it’s just timeless. Not retro, not looking back, but taking everything that’s uplifting and glorious about heavy metal into 2017 and beyond…this album has to be in every writer and fan’s top ten at the end of 2017.” – Hellbound

“A less balls out, more aggressive record than its predecessor, STRIKER delivers another impressive collection of high energy headbangers….Regardless of what your heavy metal predilections may be, STRIKER offers something for everyone. Super catchy tunes dripping with shred gymnastics and all around technical prowess, Striker deserves a place on any metal fan’s playlist….If you have not experienced Striker yet, this album is a worthy place to start and should appeal to a wide range of fans, particularly followers of the Priest, Anthrax and Maiden.” – Metal Rules

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0 Halifax’s HITMAN Premiere EP Stream “The Offering: Side 1” On Doom&Stoned; New EP Out September 14th

September 12, 2018
by Asher
· Hitman · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 12, 2018

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

Halifax’s HITMAN Premiere EP Stream “The Offering: Side 1” On Doom&Stoned

New EP “The Offering: Side 1” Out September 14th

New Music Video “Curtain Call”

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

From the rocky shores of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, HITMAN have been conjuring up their next EP “The Offering: Side 1” set to be released on September 14th, 2018. This will be the third EP from the whisky infused, stoner groove rock quartet and it is sure to be a hit among a wide range of listeners who are currently fans of Black Sabbath, Pantera and Sleep. Offering a sound that is familiar to the genre, but still refreshing and creative, HITMAN is poised to continue proving why they are one of Canada’s best up and coming acts. The band has been gaining notoriety by playing hundreds of gigs over the years and sharing the stage with the likes of Sum 41, New Found Glory, Silverstein, Metalian, Zaum, Skull Fist, The Agonist, Black Wizard, Diemonds, and Black Moor plus they were once endorsed by Rob Halford of Judas Priest when he wore a Hitman T-shirt onstage during a performance in Halifax in 2015.

Created for fans looking to hear sweet riffs, well thought out melodies and an overall groovy sound, “The Offering: Side 1” has fast songs, slow songs and embraces different lyrical themes throughout.

Teaming up with DoomandStoned.com, HITMAN is premiering the EP’s full stream at the following link: https://doomedandstoned.com/post/178010195558/hitman

“We are extremely excited and proud to be releasing “The Offering: Side 1!” We’ve poured our heart, souls (and wallets) into this project and along with our amazing studio team are excited to bring you the first EP that feels truly representative of our band. We’re a stoner band that drinks too much and loves to party. Basically we just want fans to enjoy the music and live shows as much as we enjoy making the tunes and performing.” says drummer Sylvain Coderre.

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

Music Video – Curtain Call

Show Dates:
Sept 30 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub – info w/ Castle, Only Vultures

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

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

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

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“However, what they’d rather impart upon you is their love for adult beverages. Given Decibel’s and Hitman’s mutual love of suds (rumour has it there’s a festival we’re throwing out west in a few months that’s all about metal and beer; get your tickets here) and the various permutations of metal spawned from the roots of the family tree planted by Black Sabbath, the ol’ liver pounders should get along well ‘round these parts.”- Decibel Magazine

“Halifax stoner-metal outfit Hitman is back with its third release, The Offering: Side One, a four-track EP that shows both progression in sound and better execution of bringing its live atmosphere on record. The songs are its most hot-blooded to date, with guitar tones dialled-in in a way that follows the band’s lead, instead of the other way around.” – The Coast (Halifax Weekly)

“an onslaught of intense, energetic, and sick-nasty jams ” – Canadian Beats

“This is a gem. Hitman kill it on these four cuts. Part two is due next year and you can count me in.” – Maximum Volume Music

“it rocks and rocks out powerfully…”The Offering: Side 1″ leaves you with a satisfied grin and strengthened neck muscles.” – PowerMetal.de

“The Offering: Side 1 exudes a corny type of old-time groove that I seldom find these days. This is how Stoner Rock ought to sound, full of long-gone flavors reminiscent of early Black Sabbath and Judas Priest combined. With a few additional amps added to the fray, of course – because they can. So, here’s to a juicy slice of rock, straight from the cold shores of Canada. Go and get some, you will not be disappointed” – Rock Music Raider

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0 CREATURES Release Goofy, Psychedelic & Deathly “Rick Sanchez” Guitar Playthrough via PureGrainAudio; New EP “II” Out Now!

September 11, 2018
by Asher
· Creatures · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 11, 2018

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

CREATURES Release Goofy, Psychedelic & Deathly “Rick Sanchez” Guitar Playthrough via PureGrainAudio

New EP “II” Out Now!

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

Unleashing their second EP “II” unto the world through their own independent label Old Haunt Records this past July, CREATURES have put together a new guitar playthrough for their track “Rick Sanchez“. The video not only captures their shredding skills, but also their sense of humour as you watch them take on being goofy, psychedelic, yet deathly with their rampaging riffs.

Teaming up with PureGrainAudio.com, CREATURES is premiering the guitar playthrough at the following link: https://puregrainaudio.com/videos/creatures-release-a-goofy-psychedelic-and-deathly-rick-sanchez-guitar-playthrough-video-exclusive-premiere

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

Their latest effort “II” reaches into a large porcelain cup of topics. Instead of just merely presenting their themes to their listeners CREATURES smashes the grail in their faces making sure their themes cut deep and stay with them. Whether they are lyrics about the futility of existence with a cartoon metaphor, or the bond of brotherhood within an intense party setting, there is a message for everyone to latch onto. Regardless, the songs are a visceral insight into the band’s life.

The band comments:

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

EP available for download and stream on Bandcamp and Spotify.

Lyric video “Samara”

EP Stream

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“If you’re looking keen to re-live your Deathcore scene days, you might want to cop this release from Creatures, a Deathcore killing machine from Canada. ‘II’ is a 5 track EP playing in the vein of Veil of Maya, Impending Doom and Carnifex with some touches of Black Metal. “- Dissecting the Euphony

“The band’s Deathcore is both well executed and produced, and they push the right buttons to get this quite effective.” – Metal Norge

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0 Rockshots Records: KARMIC LINK New Single “Random Phantom”; New Album “Dark Metropolis” Out Oct 19th

September 10, 2018
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· Karmic Link · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 10, 2018

Rockshots Records: Dark Metal Band KARMIC LINK New Single “Random Phantom”

New Album “Dark Metropolis” Out October 19

Rockshots Records is proud their latest signing of dark industrial metal band Karmic Link for the release of their third album “Dark Metropolis” on October 19th, 2018. This next full length follows the band’s two previous albums “Esoterica”(2010) and debut “No Light But Rather Darkness Visible”(2008).

Karmic Link was founded by Stathis Kassios (Nightfall, ex-System Shock) whom after a period of extensive recording and live experience wanted to give birth to a surrealistic musical project. The outcome has been a dose of dark industrial coldness with Mediterranean energy along with atmospheric landscapes, progressive and instrumental madness, electro breakdowns plus hard rock pentatonic moments.

The band’s current line up features an international cast consisting of band founder Stathis Kassios (ex-keyboard player of Sweden’s System Shock and of Greece’s Nightfall), Evan Hensley (guitar, bass) (ex-Nightfall, Dark Hound), hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, USA and Sweden’s Kim “Kimbo” Gustavsson (drums, guitar) currently based in Oslo (Norway).

Stathis Kassios comments:

“Karmic Link is promoting thought provoking concepts, ideas, heretic and hermetic philosophies to explain today’s chaotic world and the Dystopian times to come in a globally connected world…Karmic Link is the bitter yet powerful sound of our personal life’s soundtrack filled with anxiety for the future ruled by technology.”

The band’s first single “Random Phantom” in support of “Dark Metropolis” is now streaming at the following link:

Album pre-order – http://bit.ly/DarkMetropolis_CD

Track Listing:
1. Random Phantom (3:09)
2. Dark Metropolis (3:39)
3. The Ton of C (3:23)
4. False Spots On The Highway (3:47)
5. Your Fire Will Burn For Centuries (4:00)
6. RiaMa (1:58)
7. Endless (4:03)
8. Lost Magic Alchemy (3:15)
9. Nostalgia (4:26)
Album Length: 31:44

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

About:

Karmic Link is the brainchild of Stathis Kassios (Nightfall, ex-system Shock) who, after a period of extensive recording and live experience, gave birth to a surrealistic musical project. In 2006, he started experimenting on some songs with Mina G., a charismatic mezzo-soprano, full of karmic ideas. The link was established and the result was mixed and mastered in the famous Tico Tico studios in Finland. The group’s debut album “No Light but Rather Darkness Visible” was released in 2008 with a new lineup consisting of Stathis Kassios, Evan Hensley and Kim Kimbo Gustavsson. Karmic Link so far consists of mediterranean energy, doses of industrial coldness, atmospheric landscapes, progressive bits, instrumental madness, dark pop tunes, electro breakdowns, funky grooves and hard rock pentatonic moments. Karmic Link’s new album Dark Metropolis (2018) is an album sourcing musicianship from Greece, Norway and USA, different cultures bound together to offer an alternative metal experience!

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0 Rockshots Records: SAATE New Music Video “Once Again”; Featuring Members of Binary Creed and Summoned Tide

September 9, 2018
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· Music News · Saate

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Montreal, QC – September 9, 2018

Rockshots Records: SAATE New Music Video “Once Again”

Featuring Members of Binary Creed and Summoned Tide

SAATE, the new sensational heavy metal band from Sweden featuring Stefan Rådlund (Guitars) and Robert Ahlenius (Bass) from power/prog metal band Binary Creed along with vocalist Rickard Thelin from fellow Swedish band Summoned Tide have posted their new music video for their fifth single “Once Again” at the following link:

Named after a glacier in Nunavut, Canada, SAATE‘s sound is heavy, fresh and modern with a traditional metal feeling. They offer different sonic moods for the listener to explore an impressive epic, heavy and melodic journey, which is what caught the attention of Rockshots Records‘ A&R department and got them signed to the label’s roster.

“Once Again” follows their four previous singles “Sovereign Plea”, “The Conjuring”, “Exorcise”, “Bene Elohim” released earlier this year.

Song Stream – “Bene Elohim” – https://youtu.be/Ik5mKCqULQYMusic Video – “Sovereign Plea” – https://youtu.be/DlnwzGmTh2Y

Music Video – “The Conjuring” – https://youtu.be/b9wY8H_MWc4

Lyric Video – “Exorcise” – https://youtu.be/_3dy_v01e2s

“Once Again” is available for digital download and streaming at the following: http://smarturl.it/saate

SAATE is:

Rickard Thelin (Vocals)
Stefan Rådlund (Guitar)
Robert Ahlenius (Bass)
Molgan (Drums)

For more info:
http://www.Rockshots.eu
http://www.facebok.com/officialsaate
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bUh

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0 “Do” Sing Along To PSYCHOSTICK With Their Latest Lyric Videos Surprised Fans With New Album “DO”

September 7, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Psychostick

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

“Do” Sing Along To PSYCHOSTICK With Their Latest Lyric Videos

Surprised Fans With New Album “DO”

Shocking the world with their surprise album “DO” this past July during a live fan engagement webcast on Twitch (watch the video here), the kings of comedy rock PSYCHOSTICK want to now show you how to “DO” sing-a-longs with their latest laugh tracks off the release. Posting lyric videos on their Youtube channel, fans can now get their karaoke on and sing their hearts out to such tracks as “We Are a Band”, “You Can (Maybe) Do It”, “Introvert Party Time”, “Uncle Material” and more!

Check out all their lyric videos at the following link here.

Also don’t forget to watch their latest music videos.

“DO” – https://youtu.be/V-EgWg133Hc
“Adulting” – https://youtu.be/gMtW9zurUkw
“From The Heart” – https://youtu.be/oww5UWEeAO4
“Bacon Egg & Cheese on Toast with Sriracha” – https://youtu.be/4rcHIUUJYYw

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

“DO” may have passed by fans quickly, but it’s sure to impress and continue PSYCHOSTICK‘s reign as one of the funniest band’s to listen and laugh to. The album debut #1 on Billboard’s Comedy Albums chart along with ranking at #14 for Hard Rock Album, #39 for Rock Album, #39 for Independent Albums and #9 for Heatseekers Albums for the week of August 11th.

Album CD order, digital download and streaming available on Psychostick Online Store, Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify and all other major online retailers.

The band comments:

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

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

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

Lineup:

Joshua “The J” Key – Guitars, Cupcakeist

Robert “Rawrb” Kersey – Vocals, Derptroller

Alex “Shitbag” Dontre – Drums, pelican

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

Patrick “Murph” Murphy – Videographist, pork specialist

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

About:

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

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

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0 DIRE PERIL Announce New Album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium” + NA Tour Dates w/ Seven Kingdoms

September 7, 2018
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For fans of Iced Earth, Blind Guardian, Symphony X, Iron Maiden

DIRE PERIL Announce New Album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium” + NA Tour Dates w/ Seven Kingdoms

Featuring Guests From Unleash The Archers And Ayreon

Out November 9th via DiveBomb Records

Streaming New Single “Heart of The Furyan”

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) announce they will be unleashing their new album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium” on November 9th, 2018 via Divebomb Records. The debut full length follows DIRE PERIL‘s three previous EP releases “Astronomical Minds” (2013), “Queen of The Galaxy” (2014) and “Through Time and Space” (2015).

Inspired by all manners of science fiction, “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) reprising her role as Barbarella for a re-recorded version of “Queen of the Galaxy” and the mighty Arjen Anthony Luccassen (Ayreon, Star One, The Gentle Storm), who lends his voice and guitar skills to album-closer “Journey Beyond the Stars”.

“The album takes you on a journey all based on different sci-fi films. From fast aggressive right hand attacks (in style of Iced Earth) to softer acoustic passages.” says Ashcraft.

The band’s first single “Heart of The Furyan” is a track based on the “The Chronicles of Riddick” series, but more importantly the third installment “Riddick” where the duo demonstrate a very strong gallop riff during the verse, a slow acoustic middle section and big chorus.

Check it out now at the following links:

Youtube
Bandcamp
Spotify
iTunes

The digital album is available for pre-order on Amazon.

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)

DIRE PERIL will also be hitting the road with their recruited live line up to support Seven Kingdoms this coming November on select USA tour dates (dates listed below).

Seven Kingdom Tour Dates w/ Dire Peril
Nov 14 – Cobra Lounge – Chicago, IL
Nov 15 – Riot Room – Kansas City, MO
Nov 17 – Rockhouse Bar & Grill – El Paso, TX
Nov 18 – Rail Club – Ft. Worth, TX
Nov 19 – Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
Nov 20 – Southport Hall – New Orleans, LA

For more info:
http://direperil.com
https://www.facebook.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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“DIRE PERIL prove that America still has great talent in the Power Metal realm” – Metal-Temple.com

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0 Rockshots Records Signs Italian Melodic Death MANAM; Debut Album “Rebirth of Consciousness” Out November 23rd

September 7, 2018
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Rockshots Records Signs Italian Melodic Death MANAM

Debut Album “Rebirth of Consciousness” Out November 23rd

Rockshots Records is proud their latest signing of Italian melodic death metal band Manam for the release of their debut album “Rebirth of Consciousness”on November 23rd, 2018. Formed in late 2017 by mastermind Marco Salvador, Manam creates a unique style that spaces on all the horizons of melodic death metal, changing from song to song and touching different genres, but always strictly bound to its main concept. Inspired by bands such as Wintersun, Opeth and Trivium, they create an immersive experience complete with custom stage clothes and decorations to go along with their mixing of extreme guitar melodies, power metal riffs, acoustic guitars, and powerful vocals (both clean and rough) supported by blasting and eclectic drums.

Their 9 song debut album “Rebirth of Consciousness” promises intricate melodies, a deep meaning and great story through the lyrics. Focusing on being dynamic and including the audience, they are eager to bring their spiritual approach to life, depicted through melecoholic and atmospheric music to new fans around the world.

Salvador explains:

“We want to only make concept albums so that the listener can immerse themselves into a journey, embraced by the atmosphere of the music, but still able to make her/his own experience, bringing with them the unique meaning she/he will find in our music. With our future albums, we’re also planning to expand this experience with visual art, some movies, and for the third album, we hope there will be a book too, to expand on our visions.”

Track Listing:
1. Fallen Leaves
2. Supernova
3. Atman Denied
4. Innerdemon
5. Revelation
6. Total War
7. A Raw Awakening
8. Anam
9. Sahara

Manam is:
Marco Salvador: Vocals, Lead Guitar
Fabiola Bellomo: Rhythm Guitar
Marco Montipò: Bass, Backing Vocals
Nicola De Cesero: Drums

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

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