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0 Nova Scotia’s Atmospheric Prog MARC DURKEE’s New Video Offers “A Way To Escape”; New Album ‘Remain In Stasis” Out January 2019

November 15, 2018
by Asher
· Marc Durkee · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 15, 2018

For fans of Katatonia, Anathema, Porcupine Tree, Cloudkicker

Nova Scotia’s Atmospheric Prog MARC DURKEE’s New Video Offers “A Way To Escape”

New Album “Remain In Stasis” Out January 2019

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

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

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

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

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

Marc Durkee is one artist who really does deserve to be heard, and with his new music video for his first single ‘A Way To Escape’ in support of the release of ‘Remain In Stasis’ on January 18, 2019, all the world will hear him.

Watch ‘A Way To Escape’ at the following link on the Space Untravel Youtube channel:

Digital download and stream for ‘A Way To Escape’ available on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes.

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

Album Credits:
– All songs performed, written, produced, and mixed by Marc Durkee.
– Mastered by Matthew Hemeon.

Discography:
2018: Remain In Stasis (LP)
2017: Traveller (LP)
2014: Singular (EP)
2013: Gatherings (EP)

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

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0 Canadian 90’s Rockers SVEN GALI Announce Ontario Dates (Toronto, Niagara Falls) + New Single “Kill The Lies” produced by David Bendeth (Paramore, Breaking Benjamin, Bring Me The Horizon)

November 14, 2018
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· Music News · Sven Gali

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Montreal, QC – November 14, 2018

For fans of Motley Crue, Guns and Roses, Skid Row (old records), Breaking Benjamin (new single)

Canadian 90’s Rockers SVEN GALI Announce Ontario Dates (Toronto, Niagara Falls)

+ New Single “Kill The Lies” produced by David Bendeth (Paramore, Breaking Benjamin, Bring Me The Horizon)

Canadian 90’s rockers SVEN GALI reformed in 2018 with a monster new single called “Kill The Lies” recorded with legendary producer David Bendeth (Paramore, Breaking Benjamin, Bring Me The Horizon) to celebrate the twenty-five anniversary of their self-titled debut album that went Gold (50,000 units) in Canada. Since the single’s release, SVEN GALI have been touring across Ontario performing for their diehard fans as part of their “Unfinished Business Tour”. Before the year ends, the band has added two more shows on November 30th in Toronto and December 1st in Niagara Falls.

Show Dates:
Nov 30 – Toronto, ON – The Rockpile – info
Dec 1 – Niagara Falls, ON – Chips n’ Charlie’s – info

Formed in 1987 in Hamilton and Niagara Falls, Ontario, SVEN GALI brought the 80’s and 90’s hard rock/metal wave home to Canada. They delivered their high-energy live show from St. Johns to Victoria and across the USA along with Europe for the next 9 years touring with bands such as April Wine, Foreigner, Candlebox, Pearl Jam and Def Leppard.

Twenty-five years after the release self-titled debut album, their new single “Kill The Lies” is no throwback to the 90’s, but a heavy, modern rock song that doesn’t look back. A part of the proceeds from the sale of the single will also go to support cancer research in the name of founding guitar player Dee Cernile whom passed away from cancer in 2012.

Kill The Lies can be heard on the following platforms:
Spotify
iTunes

The 2018 lineup includes all 3 remaining original members: Dave Wanless (vocals), Andy Frank (guitar), Shawn Minden (bass) and new members Sean Williamson (guitar) and Dan Fila (drums) from Canadian metal powerhouse and BMG label mates Varga.

SVEN GALI is:

Recording Band Line Up:
Dave Wanless (Vocals)
Andy Frank (Guitar)
Sean Minden (Bass)
Dan Fila (Drums)

Live Band Line Up:
Dave Wanless (Vocals)
Andy Frank (Guitar
Sean Minden (Bass)
Dan Fila (Drums)
Sean Williamson (Guitar)

For More Info:
http://www.facebook.com/svengalicanadaAbout:

SVEN GALI built a name fast with their live shows; drawing growing crowds on the Canadian and US circuit while building their songwriting chops and a wild reputation. David Bendeth signed the band to BMG Music Canada in 1991 and produced the self-titled debut, released in 1992.

The album included singles and videos for “Under The Influence”, “Tie Dyed Skies”, “In My Garden”, and the ballad, “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” (#6 CanCon song of 1993). It included a cover of Teenage Head’s “Disgusteen” featuring guest vocals by Frankie Venom. The video for “Under the Influence” won the MuchMusic Best Metal Video award in 1993. The band was nominated for Hard Rock Album of the Year and Most Promising Band at the 1993 Juno Awards. Sven Gali went gold in Canada that year selling over 50,000 units.

Their follow up album, Inwire (1995), recorded at London Bridge Studios in Seattle, was produced by Kelly Grey (Candlebox, Brother Kane, Dokken) and featured guest musicians Christopher Thorn of Blind Melon, and Candlebox’s Kevin Martin and Scott Mercado.

The band toured for the next year before disbanding in 1996 to now reform in 2018.

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0 Prepare For Slaughter: 30 Years of NECRONOMICON Brings New Album In 2019 + First Montreal Show In 2 Years

November 13, 2018
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· Music News · Necronomicon

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Montreal, QC – November 13, 2018

Prepare For Slaughter: 30 Years of NECRONOMICON Brings New Album In 2019

+ First Montreal Show In 2 Years

For the last 30 years, Rob ‘The Witch’ and Necronomicon have been conspiring to bring essential death metal to Canada and the world, with none surviving the pure devilish onslaught that these pioneers embody. Playing over 1000 intense gigs since their conception in 1988 around the world including the longest continuous Canadian tour on record (27 dates) they have firmly planted their boots in metal history.

Necronomicon is one of the most well known names in the death metal scene with an exclusive death metal sound complemented with angelic voices, narration and of course destructive guitar riffs and unforgiving drumming that fuel the violent mosh pits that converge without fail at the feet of this formidable act.

The uncomfortable silence that has been echoing from the Necronomicon camp now comes to a halt as the Eternal Trio emerge to once again slaughter death metal fans in the form of the first home town ritual in 2 years in Montreal, QC and a yet to be titled new album in the works for 2019.

For those in the Montreal area, descend into the beastial pit of chaos with Necronomicon at Foufounes Electriques alongside Augury, Démence and Hidden Pride on Friday 16th of November 2018. Event Link

Music Video – Crown of Thorns – Watch here.

Album Stream – Advent of The Human God (Season of Mist) – Listen here.

BIO:

Destroying crowds since the 80s, Necronomicon originally comes from the deep northern part of the Canadian province of Quebec, called the “Fjord of Saguenay”. The band later relocated in the city on Montreal, now well known for the quality of is metal scene, to ensure a more prosperous future for the band, something that would’ve been impossible in their remote Nordic home region.

Since the beginning, the band always blended ambiances with extreme metal, along with atmospheric passages using narration and angelic female voices, exotic instruments and various orchestrations. Although each 7 releases have their own theme, it is also part of the grand concept of the band itself.

Their hard work and renowned growth brought them to share the stage and tour with several well established bands such as Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Behemoth, Morbid Angel, to name a few, as well as invitations to well renowned festivals such as Inferno (Norway), Heavy MTL (Canada), Ragnarok (Germany), Barge to Hell and more. Stopping at nothing, the Eternal Trio led by the Dark One, Rob “The Witch”, is now working with the well-established record label Season of Mist.

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/NecronomiconMetal
https://twitter.com/necronomicon_ca
https://www.instagram.com/necronomicon_ca

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0 Italy’s Malamorte Invites You To “Hell For All”; New Album Out In 2019 Jan 25 (EU), Feb 8 (NA) via Rockshots Records

November 13, 2018
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· Malamorte (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 13, 2018

For fans of Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Megadeth, Kreator.

Italy’s Malamorte Invites You To “Hell For All”

New Album Out In 2019 Jan 25 (EU), Feb 8 (NA) via Rockshots Records

Malamorte; ferocious, evil metal hailing from Italy brings you a third full length offering, telling tales of the occult, mysticism and the antichrist, set against multi dimensional music echoing influences from heavy, power and black metal.

“Hell For All” was written as a cohesive album, each song being composed in a complementary fashion to the rest of the tracks on the album. Compared to the album in 2016, this new record brings more thrash and power elements as the band deviates from their black metal origins.

Keeping the listener in mind, Malamorte desires to formulate a trip, one that “alternates hard times to more reflective or lighter moments” and can be played on repeat which each new listen creating a new perspective. Quality and energy are the primary focuses for these Italians, who allow their fans to escape into an alternate reality and cite influences from a broad range of musical greats including Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Iron Maiden and Slayer.

“Hell For All” will be released on Rockshots Records on January 25, 2019 (Europe) and February 8, 2019 (North America). Album pre-order here.

Track Listing:
1.Advent
2. Antichrist
3. Warriors of Hell
4. Holy or Unholy
5. Mother
6. Hell For All
7. Son
8. The Worshipers of Evil
9. Satan’s Slave
10. God Is Nothing

For More Info:

http://www.rockshots.eu

http://malamorte.wixsite.com/malamorte

https://www.facebook.com/Malamorte-1549227968623731/

BIO:

MALAMORTE is a side project of Alex Nunziati (Lord Vampyr, Cain, Nailed God, Shadowsreign, Sepolcrum, ex VII Arcano, ex Theatres des Vampires) and was born in 2009. The first album “The Fall of Babylon” was recorded in 2009 and out on CD and tape in 2014. In 2015 “Devilish Illusions” is out, produced by MurdHer Records & Satanath Records. In 2016 they went to the studio in October to record the new album. After two album of Heavy/Black Metal the new way for the next album is oriented towards Occult/Doom Heavy Metal sound (Mercyful Fate, Black Sabbath). In March 2017, Malamorte signed a worldwide deal with Pure Steel Records and in June 2017 the new album “Satan Goes to Heaven to Destroy the Kingdom of God” was released.

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0 Winnipeg Proggers DIZZY MYSTICS Announce Ontario Tour Dates

November 12, 2018
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· Dizzy Mystics · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 12, 2018

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

Winnipeg Proggers DIZZY MYSTICS Announce Ontario Tour Dates

New Single “Diamond Duller”

Debut Album “Wanderlost” Out 2019

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, will be dishing out their tunes across Ontario this coming December in support of their latest singles and planned 2019 debut album “Wanderlost”. The tour will kick off in Selkirk, MB on Nov 30th and see the band trek a week through central Ontario wrapping up the fun in Sudbury on December 8th.

The band comments:

“We are over the moon to make our first journey through the Canadian Shield, and “Enter Ontario”! She’s a big beautiful province and her music scene is a vast ocean, but we aim to make waves.”

Dizzy Mystics “Enter Ontario Tour”
Nov 30 – The Merch – Selkirk, MB – info
Dec 1 – Black Pirates Pub – Thunder Bay, ON – info
Dec 4 – The Doors Pub – Hamilton, ON – info
Dec 5 – Bovine – Toronto, ON – info
Dec 6 – Call The Office – London, ON – info
Dec 7 – Jimmy Jazz – Guelph, ON – info
Dec 8 – The Asylum – Sudbury, ON – info

Earlier this year the band served up their third single “Diamond Duller”, the most hard hitting and jarring of the songs off the band’s upcoming 2019 debut album “Wanderlost”. Still retaining their colourful medley, the single expands further into their depths of psychedelic melody, pocket grooves, crushing intensity, mind bending passages, and catchy vocals.

The band explains:

“It’s 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.”

Listen to their current singles at the following links:

Diamond Duller – https://youtu.be/rbxpM3Opyao
The Frequent See, Consistent Seas – https://youtu.be/eOG6ehCdpRc
Letter – https://youtu.be/l-ysKSb9T8U

DIZZY MYSTICS forthcoming debut full length “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

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

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

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

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0 One Man Metal Ripper THANATOS Unleashes New Track “Prelude To A Heretic”

November 9, 2018
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· Music News · Thanatos

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Montreal, QC – November 9, 2018

For fans of Psycroptic, Necrophagist, Beyond Creation

One Man Metal Ripper THANATOS Unleashes New Track “Prelude To A Heretic”

Focusing on creating an inspiring, yet unsettling experience for the listener, Thanatos, brings brutal and technical groove to your ears. Created by Ian Waye, Thanatos is a one man project, coalesced as a method of metaphorical storytelling and a means to culminate the riffs, melodies and licks crafted through years of composition, some ideas dating back to 2012.

Unleashing his latest single ‘Prelude To The Heretic’, the track is just the tip of the iceberg as the third song off the planned self-titled EP set for release during this coming November 2018.

For fans of Necrophagist, Beyond Creation and Psycroptic, ‘Prelude To The Heretic’ was recorded, mixed and mastered by Ian Waye plus also features a guest guitar solo by Chris Feener (Burnt Hill, Qyn, ex-Threat Signal).

Waye expands on how he wants his listeners to react:

“It should floor them. The aim of Thanatos is to instill deep desire to development oneself and master your arts. The lyrics speak to this and the instrumentation of cultivated with meticulous care.The music represents an apotheosis, achieved through commitment to being the best musician possible and the lyrics embody this.”

‘Prelude To The Heretic’ is streaming through the following links:

Spotify
Bandcamp
YouTube

and previous tracks:

Progeni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPop-w-s3zE

Annihilation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAJvmRVHIp0

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/ThanatosMetal
https://www.instagram.com/themilkywaye

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0 Thrashers HELLNITE Will Haunt You With “Midnight Terrors”; Debut Album Out Feb 12, 2019 via Sliptrick Records

November 8, 2018
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· Hellnite · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 8, 2018

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

Thrashers HELLNITE Will Haunt You With “Midnight Terrors”

Debut Album Out Feb 12, 2019 via Sliptrick Records

L-R: Konnor Miskiman (Bass) / Paolo Belmar (Guitar and Vocals) / Ryan Payne (Drums)

Photo credit: Kefikim Design – Photographer: Kafir Judas

Formed originally in Mexico City in 2010 and now re-established in Edmonton, Canada by founding member, vocalist and guitarist Paolo Belmar, thrash band HELLNITE will be unleashing “Midnight Terrors” upon the masses with their debut album slated for release February 12, 2019 on Sliptrick Records. The album was written and recorded by Belmar whom is now joined with a live line up consisting of bassist Konnor Miskiman and drummer Ryan Payne.

The full length is lyrically a paranormal and sci-fi themed concept album with influences from classic heroes such as Kreator, Slayer, Death along with next generation thrash and heavy metal such as Havok, Skull Fist.

Belmar explains:

“It’s basically an open door to the next stage of this project that I began in Mexico. I have been working on ‘Midnight Terrors’ since 2014 and I think it will be well received from people who are into oldies and classic metal. I want to provoke curiosity with this album; my purpose is to catch people’s attention so they can follow the next movements of the band, which are going to be a little bit twisted in comparison with ‘Midnight Terrors’ and can’t wait to share the next release after this one.”

HELLNITE‘s first haunting is the album’s title track, which can be heard at the following lyric video link:

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

Album Band Line Up:

Paolo Belmar – Vocals, guitars, bass and programmed drums

Live Band Line Up:

Paolo Belmar – Vocals and guitar
Ryan Payne – Drums
Konnor Miskiman – Bass

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

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0 DIRE PERIL Streaming Debut Album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium”

November 8, 2018
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· Dire Peril · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 8, 2018

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

DIRE PERIL Streaming Debut Album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium”

Out Nov 9th via Divebomb Records

Featuring Guests From Unleash The Archers And Ayreon

NA Tour Dates w/ Seven Kingdoms

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) are streaming their debut full length album “The Extraterrestrial Compendium” before it’s official release this Friday, November 9th, 2018 via Divebomb Records. 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) and the mighty Arjen Anthony Luccassen (Ayreon, Star One, The Gentle Storm).

Ashcraft adds:

“We are thrilled to release this early stream of ‘The Extraterrestrial Compendium’! This is a huge landmark for us and to finally be able to share it with the world is a great feeling.”

The album’s full stream can be heard at the following link: http://direperil.com/the-extraterrestrial-compendium-full-album-stream

For anyone who wants to get a last minute pre-order and chance for a limited edition shirt from DIRE DERIL, please visit the band’s site at www.direperil.com/preorder, plus digital album is also available for pre-order on Divebomb Records here, Bandcamp, Amazon, iTunes.

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

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

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

*Features Brittney Slayes
**Features Arjen Anthony Lucassen

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

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

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

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

“a wonderful album that will take you on an intergalactic journey through many popular sci fi movies. It is an album that is full of melodic vocals and kick ass guitars. ” – Baby Dolls and Razor Blades

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0 Hamilton’s THE CASTOR TROYS Premiere “Legends Never Die” EP Stream via DyingScene

November 7, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · The Castor Troys

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Montreal, QC – November 7, 2018

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

Hamilton’s THE CASTOR TROYS Premiere “Legends Never Die” EP Stream via DyingScene

New EP “Legends Never Die” Out Nov 9th

The Castor Troys are a story-telling hard rock band from Hamilton, Ontario. Through lyrics that tell tales of war heroes, bank robbers and clandestine lovers, this intrepid four-piece peddles true stories and truer fiction. Drawing inspiration from bands like The Headstones (whom they recently opened for), Social Distortion, Motörhead, The Offspring and Iron Maiden, The Castor Troys craft fiery and infectious songs that draw you in and don’t let go.

Set to unleash their new EP “Legends Never Die” this Friday, November 9th, The Castor Troys have teamed up with DyingScene.com to share the full stream of the release’s catchy and instantly memorable fun. The EP was produced by Andre Kaden Black plus engineered by Tal Vaisman (Ascot Royals) and has a refined the band’s sound, enabling them to capture the fierce energy of their live performance onto record, a great follow up to their 2015 debut full length “Come Hell or High Water” since forming in 2013.

The band adds:

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

Be one of the first to listen to “Legends Never Die” at the following link: https://dyingscene.com/news/ds-exclusive-the-castor-troys-stream-new-ep-legends-never-die/

“Legends Never Die” will be available on iTunes, Spotify, Bandcamp as of November 9th, 2018.

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

Track Listing:
1. Blackout Love
2. We Are One
3. Watch the City Burn
4. Legends Never Die
5. Wreck of The Bastard
6. Runnin’ Down A Dream (Tom Petty cover)

EP Recording & Live Line Up:
Aaron Walsh – Lead Vocals
Chris Ledroit – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Matthew Bowker – Bass, Backing Vocals
Bryson Emmons – Drums, Backing Vocals

Show Dates:
Nov. 10 – Hamilton, ON – Corktown w/ Black Collar Union – info
Nov. 16 – London, ON – Norma Jeans w/ Black Collar Union
Dec. 6 – Barrie, ON – Foxx Lounge
Jan. 19 – Cobourg, ON – Kelly’s

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

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0 Reminder – Kicking Off This Week – KILLITOROUS Cross Canada Tour

November 6, 2018
by Asher
· Killitorous · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 6, 2018

For fans of Cattle Decapitation, Cephalic Carnage, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Origin, Job For A Cowboy and all their ex-current bands

Reminder – Kicking Off This Week – KILLITOROUS Cross Canada Tour

Hop On Board The Death-Grind-Party-On-Wheels

(FRONT L-R) Mat Dhani (vocals), Youri Raymond (bass/vocals)
(BACK L-R) Aaron Homma (guitar), Nick Miller (guitar), Marc Roy (guitar), and Eric Morotti (Drums) (not on tour replaced by Nick Le Fou Wells – Drums (First Fragment, Bane, Get The Shot))
Photo credit: Studio Redbox

2018 Cross Canada Touring Line Up:
Mathieu Dhani – Vocals
Aaron Homma – Guitar (Vital Remains, The Kindred, Annihilator, Immersed)
Nick Miller – Guitar (Unleash The Archers, Crimson Shadows, First Fragment)
Marc Roy – Guitar (Divine Realm)
Nick Le Fou Wells – Drums (First Fragment, Bane, Get The Shot)
Youri Raymond – Bass/Vocals (Cryptopsy, Unhuman)

TOUR DATES:
* The Blood of Christ
**With Blackwater Burial

East Coast Dates:
11/09 – Windsor, ON @ Beer Exchange * – info
11/10 – Guelph, ON @ Jimmy Jazz * – info
11/11 – London, ON @ Old East 765 * – info
11/13 – Hamilton, ON @ Doors * – info
11/14 – Brantford, ON @ Our Place * – info
11/15 – Peterborough, ON @ Retro’s E-Sports Bar * – info
11/16 – Kitchener, ON @ Boathouse * – info
11/17 – North Bay, ON @ The Fraser * – info
11/18 – Toronto, ON @ Bovine Sex Club * – info
11/19 – Oshawa, ON @ Battle * – info
11/20 – Sudbury, ON @ The Asylum * – info
11/21 – Timmins, ON @ The Working Class * – info
11/22 – Ottawa, ON @ Maverick’s * – info
11/23 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha * – info
11/24 – Drummondville, QC @ Pub Heriot * – info
11/25 – Repentigny, QC @ La Ripaille * – info
11/26 – Quebec City, QC @ La Source * – info

West Coast Dates:
12/11 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Windsor
12/13 – Saskatoon, SK @ Black Cat Tavern – info
12/14 – Calgary, AB @ Vern’s – info
12/15 – Vancouver, BC @ The Astoria ** – info
12/17 – Nanaimo, BC @ The Cambie ** – info
12/18 – Victoria, BC @ Lucky Bar ** – info
12/19 – Kamloops, BC @ The Blue Grotto ** – info
12/20 – Edmonton, AB @ Rendezvous Pub
12/21 – Regina, SK @ Cloud 9 Live – info
12/22 – Portage MB @ 2 Cannons

Ottawa’s KILLITOROUS featuring current and former members of Suffocation, Cryptopsy, Annihilator and a myriad of other bands is embarking on a huge Canadian tour in November and December; 29 dates in total in promotion of their upcoming album “AfterParty” set for release in 2019 to follow their 2014 debut “Party, Grind”.

Each gig promises to be a preview of the new album and a totally crazy 90’s death metal/noise core live experience. The East coast dates will have special guests The Blood of Christ and select West coast dates will include Blackwater Burial.

The band is ecstatic to be bringing the party to fans across the country:

“This tour is especially exciting for the Western Provinces, as every other tour attempt West has thus far been thwarted! Not this time! The party will be coming for sure so prepare yourselves for technical chaos and party grind!”

Music Video – It’s Not Stanley, It’s Stan Lee – https://youtu.be/YflBqKgLyks

Music Video – Fecal Fellatio – https://youtu.be/JU7FiyrOPBA

Song Stream – George Constanza’s Father’s Son – https://youtu.be/NmZsQ7GCcCo

KILLITOROUS‘ current album “Party, Grind” is available on Spotify, iTunes, Big Cartel, CD Baby.

Party, Grind Album Line Up:
Aaron Homma – Guitar (Vital Remains, The Kindred, Annihilator, Immersed)
Nick Miller – Guitar (Unleash The Archers, Crimson Shadows, First Fragment)
Eric Morotti – Drums (Blind Witness, Suffocation)
Matt Milford – Bass (ex-Immersed)
Mark Philips – Vocals (ex-Blessed By A Broken Heart/Immersed)

For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/killitorous

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http://www.instagram.com/killitorous

BIO:

Looking to become the band they never saw, Killitorous is comprised of the passion to grind and the general love of technical death metal.

Formed in 2006 in Ottawa, Canada; Killitorous is made up of current and former members of Suffocation, Cryptopsy, Annihilator and a myriad of other bands. Determined to sound like a combination of their one million favorite death metal bands they envelop technical death metal in an eternal party. A bit cheeky and a metric fuck ton of fun, Killitorous is that raunchy but charismatic friend who fuels every party.

Killitorous is a chaotic concoction, best described as technical party chaos death grind and it’s a true 90s death metal experience complete with one hell of an AfterParty!

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