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0 Metal-Rules Premiere: Greek Heavy Metal SENSE OF FEAR Go To War In New Video “Unbreached Walls”; Debut Album “As The Ages Passing By…” Out April 20th via Rockshots Records

March 27, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Sense of Fear - Rockshots Records

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Montreal, QC – March 27, 2018

Metal-Rules Premiere: Greek Heavy Metal SENSE OF FEAR Go To War In New Video “Unbreached Walls”

Debut Album “As The Ages Passing By…” Out April 20th via Rockshots Records

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

Recently signing to Rockshots Records for the upcoming release of their debut album “As The Ages Passing By…”, Greek classic heavy metal thrashers SENSE OF FEAR have teamed up with Metal-Rules for the premiere of their new lyric video “Unbreached Walls”. Watch as these Greek titans enter into battle to conquer all!

“Unbreached Walls” can be viewed at the following link: http://www.metal-rules.com/2018/03/27/metal-rules-premiere-greek-heavy-metal-sense-of-fear-go-to-war-in-new-video-unbreached-walls/

Years in the making, SENSE OF FEAR‘s debut full length “As The Ages Passing By…” follows the band’s 2013 self-titled EP. Offering an old school heavy metal feel with a modern pounding anvil, each track crafted on the new album was carefully selected for a good old headbanging time along with telling a unique story.

The band comments:

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

“As The Ages Passing By…” was recorded at Valve Studio in Thessaloniki, Greece by Stratos “Strutter” Karagiannidis (Gus G , Wardrum) with mixing and mastering done at Music Factory and Prophecy Studios in Kempten-ALLGÄU, Germany by R.D. Liapakis (Mystic Prophecy, Devil’s Train) & C. Schmid. Album artwork designed and edited by Colin Marks (Nevermore, Exodus, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Kataklysm, Jeff Loomis, Xerath, Sylosis).

“As The Ages Passing By…” is set to be released via ROCKSHOTS RECORDS on April 20, 2018.

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

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

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

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

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

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0 Music Radar Premiere: Witness some mind-bending seven-string tech-metal skills in this exclusive Protosequence guitar playthrough

March 27, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Protosequence

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Montreal, QC – March 27, 2018

For fans of After The Burial, Rings of Saturn, All Shall Perish, August Burns Red, Born of Osiris

Music Radar Premiere: PROTOSEQUENCE “The Hate Subsides” Guitar Playthrough

New EP Out “Biophagous”

L-R – Jacob Teeple (Bass), Kyle Hunter (Guitar), Joseph McKee (Vocals), Logan Vars (Drums), Dylan Parker (Guitar and Vocals)
Photo Credit: Ryan Wiesner at Trivium Photography

Drawing influence from acts like All Shall Perish, August Burns Red, and The Black Dahlia Murder, PROTOSEQUENCE root their music in technicality while layering emotional, yet gruff vocals weaved into every track. The band transitions seamlessly through djent riffs, grinding drums and groove elements, making their sound versatile and ever-changing. Their latest EP “Biophagous” was unleashed during August of 2017 to follow their 2016 debut “Schizophrene”.

Teaming up with Music Radar PROTOSEQUENCE guitarists Kyle Hunter and Dylan Parker are offering a shred fest with a new playthrough for the band’s track “The Hate Subsides”.

Watch it now at the following link: https://www.musicradar.com/news/witness-some-mind-bending-seven-string-tech-metal-skills-with-this-exclusive-protosequence-guitar-playthrough

“Biophagous” available on the band’s Bandcamp here plus available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all other major online retailers.

“Biophagous” EP Stream – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRREcq4clPw

Video – “Parasitic” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQdD8Ny0EYw

Track Listing:
1. DFL (3:42)
2. Parasitic (4:42)
3. Shepherd (5:02)
4. The Hate Subsides (4:08)
EP Length: 17:35

Show Dates:

April 6 – Calgary, AB – Dickens Pub – Wacken Metal Battle Canada – Western Final) – info
April 27 – Calgary, AB – Distortion – info

For more info:

http://www.protosequence.com

EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-a9P

About:

Edmonton’s own Protosequence offer a rush of groovy guitar parts met with story-filled lyrics and serene, landscape-sized instrumentals that roll like hills into a valley.

Protosequence is a reference to the original genome where all life began — much like the band, which existed in principle before they even had a presence. Each of the members were lying in wait to be activated and become the strain that is now Protosequence. Kyle Hunter (guitar) was constantly crafting near-complete songs that were ready to be realized. It did not take long for Kyle and Logan Vars (drums) to finally meet. It seemed as though there were two projects destined to combine into a singular effort to form the final line-up for the band: Logan (drums), Kyle (guitar), Parker (guitar), Joseph McKee (vocals), and Ryan Schaffler (ex-bassist) who is now replaced by Jacob Teeple. Members have a long history in the Edmonton music scene, playing in bands like Anubian and In The Midst Of A Murder since the early 2000s.

The band draws influence from acts like All Shall Perish, August Burns Red, and The Black Dahlia Murder. With a foothold on their influences, they root their music in technicality while layering emotional, yet gruff vocals weaved into every track. The band transitions seamlessly through djent riffs, grinding drums, and groove elements, making their sound versatile and ever-changing. Each live performance is crafted like an album played from front to back, with each song bearing a story and painting the room like a canvas — leaving the colours and experiences on each audience member.

The band will be releasing their new EP “Biophagous” on August 18th, 2017 to follow their 2016 debut EP “Schizophrene”.

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“Edmonton’s Protosequence perform an agile balancing act on the new song “Shepherd” we’re bringing you from their forthcoming EP, Biophagus, a high-wire performance that deftly straddles a stylistic divide without ever losing their path forward.” No Clean Singing

“In the vein of bands like All Shall Perish & Born of Osiris, Protosequence kick proceedings off with the furiously tech riffing of Parasitic, a wild & untamed slab of death metal. That is until a surprising tempo change that brings in some keyboards & more classic metal sounding guitar solo. It’s a damn strong start, one that leaves you wondering just what more Biophagous has to offer.” – Games, Braaaiiins And A Headbanging Life

“Protosequence is an act of quality over quantity. I get seriously lost in their music, be it through a spine-damaging headbanging session (“DFL”) or stretch of melodic introspection (“Shepherd”). Biophagous offers up another nice showcase of the band’s skill across a variety of substyles and paces.” – Metal Trenches

“Protosequence takes the insane melodic riffage of metalcore bands like August Burns Red or Novelists, and mixes them with tech death elements of bands like The Black Dahlia Murder which makes for what I think could be a band that has the potential to break through and make it huge…Biophagus is of another caliber, every aspect of it is flawless, and will not only be in my playlist but should be in everyone else’s as well. Whatever you do, do not sleep on this band. Make sure you pick up Biophagus when it releases August 18th! ” – Blood Rock Media

“Incorporating elements from deathcore, technical death metal, and, yes, even djent, Protosequence manages to maintain the listener’s interest while developing an identity that is not only unique to Canada, but to the world. ” – It Djents

“Traversing between djent and technical progressive metal” – Somberlane

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0 NECK OF THE WOODS Update North American Tour Dates

March 26, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Neck of The Woods

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Montreal, QC – March 26, 2018

For fans of Between The Buried and Me, Misery Signals, Every Time I Die

NECK OF THE WOODS Update North American Tour Dates

New Album “Passenger” Out Now via Basick Records

L-R – Travis Hein – Guitar, Jeremy Gilmartin – Drums, Jeff Radomsky – Vocals, Dave Carr – Guitar, Jordan Kemp – Bass
(Photo Credit: Shimon Karmel)

Vancouver, BC’s progressive tech death metallers NECK OF THE WOODS have issued an update of North American tour dates in support of their debut album “The Passenger” released last September via Basick Records. The debut album was recorded at Rain City Recorders and produced by Stu McKillop and the band, with art direction by vocalist Jeff Radomsky and layout design by Kevin Moore at Soft Surrogate. The nine-track offering truly captures the band’s crushing blend of progressive, death-inspired, technical, and groove-laden metal.

Guitarist Dave Carr comments:

“We can’t wait to hit the road and make some new friends. Being from Ontario myself, I’m personally very excited to bring this band back to where I grew up and play the circuit. This is a huge opportunity to get our music out to a whole new fan base, especially with the US dates. We’re ready to hit the road and show everyone what NOTW is all about!”

Vocalist Jeff Radomsky adds:

“We’re all looking forward to playing for a ton of new audiences across Canada and the Eastern U.S.. We’ll be branching into so many new areas, most of which I’ve never traveled to! Save the date, this tour will be one you won’t forget!”

Unrelenting in their live performances, NECK OF THE WOODS have quickly earned themselves a reputation as one of the most exciting acts to emerge from Vancouver’s metal scene. Making appearances at multiple Canadian festivals (Loud As Hell, Sled Island, Armstrong Metal Fest, Calgary Metal Fest) along with supporting major touring acts such as CONVERGE, EVERY TIME I DIE, MISERY SIGNALS and more, NECK OF THE WOODS have established themselves as a high energy set not to be missed. Their sonic palette is one that is complex, dynamic, and progressive, continuously pounding away at the wall of death.

“The Passenger” is available digitally through Basick Records here and on physical CD through the band’s Bandcamp here.

Music Video – “You’ll Always Look The Same To Me” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us8wWGQmL1E

NECK OF THE WOODS – North American Tour Dates

April 12 – Seattle, WA – Funhouse
April 13 – Tacoma, WA – Real Art
April 14 – Olympia, WA – McCoy’s Tavern
April 20 – Regina, SK – The German Club
April 21 – Winnipeg, MB – The Windsor Hotel
April 22 – Thunder Bay, ON – Black Pirates Pub
April 25 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON – TBA
April 26 – North Bay, ON – White Water Gallery
April 27 – Guelph, ON – Dstrct
April 28 – Toronto, ON – Coalition
April 29 – Windsor, ON – Windsor Beer Exchange
May 2 – Owen Sound, ON – The H2O Lounge
May 3 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf
May 4 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
May 5 – Drummondville, QC – Pub Hariot
May 6 – Quebec City, QC – TBA
May 8 – Manchester, NH – Bungalow Bar
May 9 – Brooklyn, NY – Gold Sound
May 10 – Lemoyne, PA – The Champ
May 11 – Detroit, MI – The Ritz
May 12 – Peoria, IL – The Rail II
May 13 – Barrington, IL – Penny Road Pub
May 14 – Beach Park, IL – Hattrix
May 15 – Minneapolis, MN – Opinion Brew Co.
May 17 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern
May 18 – Edmonton , AB – The Starlite Room
May 19 – Red Deer, AB – The Vat
May 20 – Calgary, AB – Broken City

Track Listing:
1. Bottom Feeder (3:49)
2. Nailbiter (3:50)
3. White Coats (4:31)
4. Open Water (1:46)
5. You’ll Always Look The Same To Me (5:20)
6. Face Of The Villain (4:45)
7. Drift (0:56)
8. Foothills (4:40)
9. Before I Rest (5:53)
Album Length: 35:33

NECK OF THE WOODS is:
Dave Carr – Guitar
Travis Hein – Guitar
Jeff Radomsky – Vocals
Jeremy Gilmartin – Drums
Jordan Kemp – Bass

For more info:
http://www.basickrecords.com
http://www.neckofthewoodsmetal.com
https://www.facebook.com/neckofthewoodsmetal

Tweets by NOTWmetal

https://www.instagram.com/neckofthewoodsband
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bo2
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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“This is an assured slab of stylish and progressive extremity from an obscenely talented band with shitloads of potential..” – METAL HAMMER

“Progressive metal outfit Neck Of The Woods have combined deep grooves, technicality and progressive elements and merged them with death metal on their upcoming debut release, The Passenger.” – DECIBEL MAGAZINE

“Their influences come from all over the prog metal spectrum (and beyond), and as such there really is no way to get any more specific. You’ll be tempted to compare them to Opeth, Between the Buried and Me, Soilwork and even Every Time I Die… and then there’s the guitar solo, which some straight up, epic Zakk Wylde shit. And that’s just on this one track from an album of nine.” – METALSUCKS

“Citing bands such as Between The Buried and Me, Opeth, and Gojira amongst their primary influences, the nine tracks which make up The Passenger offer a riveting blend of big riffs, big grooves, and equally big hooks which should readily appeal to fans of similarly Prog/Death-inspired acts like Iron Thrones (RIP) and Black Crown Initiate.” – NO CLEAN SINGING

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0 PUREST OF PAIN Guitarist Merel Bechtold Unleashes The Shred via GearGods Playthrough “Vessels”; New Album “Solipsis” Out Now!

March 23, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Purest of Pain

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Montreal, QC – March 23, 2018

For fans of At The Gates, Arch Enemy, Children of Bodom, Soilwork, Suicide Silence

PUREST OF PAIN Guitarist Merel Bechtold Unleashes The Shred via GearGods Playthrough “Vessels”

New Album “Solipsis” Out Now!

L-R – Frank van Leeuwen – Bass, J.D. Kaye - Vocals, Merel Bechtold – Guitars, Michael van Eck – Guitars, Joey de Boer – Drums

PUREST OF PAIN guitarist Merel Bechtold has teamed up with GearGods for her new guitar playthrough for “Vessels”, one of many tracks on the Dutch melodic death metal band’s recently released debut album “Solipsis”.

Check out the shredding at the following link: http://geargods.net/playthrough/purest-of-pain-brings-the-pain-in-vessels-guitar-playthrough/

Plus watch their music video for “Vessels” at https://youtu.be/z7KlBwjSLBM

“Solipsis” was unleashed on March 1st to follow their 2013 single “Momentum” and 2011 EP “Revelations In Obscurity”. Combining Scandinavian metal influences with groove, ambiance, tone and melody, PUREST OF PAIN is a force to be reckoned with. The band features lead guitarist and main songwriter Merel Bechtold (DELAIN, MaYaN and The Gentle Storm, Anneke van Giersbergen) with bassist Frank van Leeuwen, vocalist J.D. Kaye, guitarist Michael van Eckis along with DELAIN drummer Joey de Boer recently joining their ranks.

“Solipsis” has been seven years in the making for the band, from the writing process up to the final mastering to launching a successful online crowd funding campaign on Indiegogo that raised over 18,000 Euros (thank you video here). In addition, over the years PUREST OF PAIN increased their recording funds through live performances, opening for such bands as Opeth, Textures, Suicide Silence, Unearth and Attack Attack! plus an unforgettable slot at Wacken in 2014.

“Solipsis” is 14 tracks of brutality blended with groove and emotion produced by Merel Bechtold with recording done at Mantis Audio Studio (Delain) and mastering by Jens Jorgen (Opeth, Arch Enemy, Soilwork).

Guitarist Merel Bechtold comments:

“‘Solipsis’ is a guitar oriented record, is has been recorded as organic as possible: partly at home, partly at Mantis Audio Studio. The song ‘E.M.D.R.’ is written by fellow guitarist Michael van Eck. All the other songs were summoned by myself. The lyrics are written by vocalist J.D. Kaye. And even though the music is at times technical and challenging, it’s undeniably driven by relentless groove, enhanced by hugely melodic passages, wonderful tone and moments of ambient clarity.”

“Solipsis” is now available on CD, Vinyl plus digital release on Big Cartel here, iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Spotify, Deezer.

The CD and Vinyl versions have slightly altered artwork. Merel Bechtold was responsible for its concept and bass player Frank van Leeuwen designed and finalized the covers.

Videos:

Terra Nil – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJFzvvYOdM8

The Solipsist – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8L8ZplJBGc

Guitar Playthrough – The Solipsist – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJrnihMij0s

Track Listing:
1. The Pragmatic (1:19)
2. Truth–seeker (2:09)
3. Vessels (2:59)
4. Crown of Worms (3:42)
5. Momentum (5:05)
6. The Sleep of Reason (1:33)
7. Tidebreaker (4:16)
8. Trial & Error (4:49)
9. Terra Nil (6:05)
10. Noctambulist (3:38)
11. E.M.D.R. (4:21)
12. Phantom Limb (4:09)
13. The Solipsist (3:52)
14. The End (2:25)
Album Length: 50:21

Band Members:
J.D. Kaye - Vocals
Merel Bechtold – Guitars
Michael van Eck – Guitars
Frank van Leeuwen – Bass
Joey de Boer – Drums

For More Info:
http://www.purestofpain.com
http://www.facebook.com/purestofpain
http://www.instagram.com/purestofpainofficial
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bnk

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“There are few surprises here on Solipsis, it’s solid & enjoyable melodic metal that provides memorable enough heavy riffs, nasty throat-scratching vocals & a melodic tone that is ear-pleasing.” – Games, Braaains & A Head-Banging Life

“Apart from the album as a whole, “The Solipsist” is indeed a guitar-oriented song, but one that definitely drives with relentless groove, moving in and out of passages anchored by pneumatic, jackhammering riffs and pummeling drum rhythms. This turbocharged track is further enhanced by bouts of jabbing chords and rumbling drum fills, and by J.D. Kaye’s bestial growls and nerve-abrading shrieks. But the song is also home to catchy hooks and swirling melody. It’s guaranteed to get your blood rushing.” – No Clean Singing

“Wisely focusing on groove and melody above all, Solipsis captivates the listener with a more unique vibe than one might initially expect. It’s distinctly heavy, but the enticing guitarwork broadens the album’s appeal to a wider net than the usual death metal crowd, and is sure to burrow its way into your ears more with each listen. Purest of Pain has crafted an all-around pleasing debut that oozes an even greater potential moving forward.” – Dead Rhetoric

“The crispness of the drumming with the clear sound of the bass and the technicality of the guitars make for an impressive sound that is topped off by impressive abrasive vocals” – Rock n’ Load Mag

“This is an a 14 track album full of nonstop heavy metal with clean and unclean vocals. The guitar work is absolutely outstanding. This album is a must for any fan of European metal, in fact it is a must for all metal fans.” – Baby Dolls And Razor Blades

“a great ride and a great album to listen to. I highly recommend picking this album up and giving it a listen. I think you will be pleasantly surprised and find you have purchased one hell of a good album.” Cascadia Fusion Music News

“Deeply impressed by this band.” – Rock Portaal

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0 Brutal Tech Death Metal WIDOW’S PEAK Reveal “CBT”, A Video About Torturing The Male…; Debut EP “Graceless” Due Out April 27th

March 23, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Widow's Peak

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Montreal, QC – March 23, 2018

For fans of Aborted, Dying Fetus, Necrophagist, Cattle Decapitation, Cannibal Corpse

Brutal Tech Death Metal WIDOW’S PEAK Reveal “CBT”, A Video About Torturing The Male…

Debut EP “Graceless” Due Out April 27th

(L-R) Patricio Cereceda-Paulsen – Drums, Chris McCrimmon – Lead Guitar, Matt Yeomans – Vocals, Scott Cressman – Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Mike Jones – Bass, Vocals

(Photo Credit: Hazzard @Hazzardous Material)

While many metal bands find inspiration from supernatural sources, myths, and legends, WIDOW’S PEAK find influence from true life horror, from the depths of cruelty, terror and pain that man(un)kind so readily descends to.

WIDOW’S PEAK is an aural catalogue of carnage, a metallic mausoleum of pain, a sonic symphony of suffering. Their music does not reach for the stars, but rather for the cold void that surrounds them, the darkness that lives in the soul of man.

Make no mistake; WIDOW’S PEAK’s ferocity is the music of the spears, metal dripping with blood, bile and venom!

Formed in April of 2016, in Calgary AB, WIDOW’S PEAK have toured hard, their line-up has gelled, and are now on the cusp of releasing their debut six-track EP “Graceless”.

Inspired by Meshuggah, Black Dahlia Murder, Pathology, Beyond Creation, and Cannibal Corpse, WIDOW’S PEAK are premiering their second single and video “CBT” via Slam Worldwide at the following link: https://youtu.be/htx_ftqKnow

The band comments:

“CBT (which stands for Cock and Ball Torture) is about as gruesome as it gets, lyrically. It revolves around the fetish some men have for genital mutilation and the people who indulge them in it. The writing process for the song involved intensive research (including graphic videos) about not only the fetish, but the anatomy of the male genitals and various methods of genital mutilation. The lyrics aim to instill the disgust one might experience if they, too, watched someone cut out their own testicles on camera.”

“Graceless” is due out April 27, 2018 with pre-order available on the Bandcamp here.

First single “Mother Misery” – https://youtu.be/iQytg3Wy_FM

The band adds:

“We think fans will react to “Graceless” with a combination of shock, disgust, and adrenaline-pumping groove. Each song is very different from one another, and the EP is well rounded enough that fans of any type of extreme metal will find something they like. While the music is technical and the lyrics obscene, there is an underlying groove throughout that ensures the head-banging musicality is never lost.”

Show Dates:
April 27 – Calgary, AB – Distortion (CD Release) – info

Track Listing:
1. Debt Collector (3:47)
2. CBT (3:47)
3. Overseer (2:02)
4. Headless (2:58)
5. Mother Misery (3:34)
6. Graceless (3:25)
EP Length: 19:35

WIDOW’S PEAK is:
Patricio Cereceda-Paulsen – Drums
Chris McCrimmon – Lead Guitar
Matt Yeomans – Vocals
Scott Cressman – Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Mike Jones – Bass, Vocals

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/widowspeakdm/
https://twitter.com/widowspeakdm
https://www.instagram.com/Widowspeakdm/
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bre
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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“Lyrically vile and discomforting, they focus on the strangely perverse and dark aspects of the human condition and real life events” – Ursound

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0 Nerd Rockers DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Resurrect 1980’s Max Headroom In Music Video “AI Freaks Me Out” via SpaceUntravel

March 22, 2018
by Asher
· Double Experience · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 22, 2018

For fans of Queens of the Stone Age, Danko Jones, Weezer, Fall Out Boy

Nerd Rockers DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Resurrect 1980’s Max Headroom In Music Video “AI Freaks Me Out” via SpaceUntravel

(L-R) Brock Tinsley (guitar), Ian Nichols (vocals, bass) photo by Ryan Stacey F

Recently returning from their European/ UK tour supporting Hed PE along with Conveyer, Canadian nerd-rockers DOUBLE EXPERIENCE reveal their new music video for their latest single “AI Freaks Me Out”. The video is a nerdy rock song about rogue artificial intelligence. The band had a lot of fun transforming their vocalist into Max Headroom (the robotic TV host from the 1980’s). “AI Freaks Me Out” will appear on the upcoming album “Rock (Geology)”, but is available now on all streaming databases and algorithms everywhere.

Watch “AI Freaks Me Out” via SpaceUntravel at the following link: https://youtu.be/WQNGosj80as

Song download available at the following links:

Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2FwBRe2
Apple Music: https://apple.co/2p44jgl
YouTube: http://bit.ly/2p4MP3d
Google Play: http://bit.ly/2IgjmfJ

Canadian Dates:
March 24 – Ottawa, ON – Mill St. Brew Pub – (Lights Out Acoustic Event)
April 13 – Ottawa, ON – Yuri’s Night @ Canada Aviation and Space Museum – info

For more info:
www.2xxp.com

http://www.facebook.com/doubleexperience

http://www.twitter.com/2xExperience
About: 
DOUBLE EXPERIENCE have performed across 15 countries, playing everywhere from video game museums to tattoo conventions to Ottawa and Montreal ComicCons as well as many other gatherings such as MAGFest and GuardianCon as well as showcases at Canadian Music Week and Indie Week Canada. Their adventures have been supported by international radio, festivals and television alike, culminating with an entire nerd-rock exposé and performance on Global TV in Canada. The band recently released their FACTOR-funded single / music video, “The Pilot” off their upcoming fourth album “Rock (Geology)” to follow 2016’s break out, “Unsaved Progress”, an album that included their much loved single “The Glimmer Shot”; a Destiny-themed rock anthem, which earned them accolades from the creators of the video game itself plus their cover of Blue Oyster Cult’s “Godzilla”. 
Music Video – “The Pilot” – https://youtu.be/-P0gG0sp00cAlbum Stream – Unsaved Progress – Listen here.

Destiny tribute video ‘The Glimmer Shot’ – Watch here.

Music Video ‘Godzilla’ – Watch here.

Music Video ‘So Fine’ – Watch here.

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“Their new album is upbeat and full of awesome tracks, leading straight into the first song, ‘So fine‘, which instantly gets you into the mood of this album.” – Ram Zine (UK)

“Verifying my “nerd” suspicions, they began and closed an original song with Darth Vader’s theme, the Imperial March, and I couldn’t have been happier about it. In addition to their set of mainly original music, they also included a cover of Blue Oyster Cult’s Godzilla, which was fitting with their stoner vibe, especially considering there is also a Fu Manchu version.” – Spotlight Ottawa

“this band is passionate about video games which is reflected in the underlying themes of their music. More apparent to non-video game savvy listeners is that Double Experience are a solid rock band with well crafted and catchy tunes that have crossover appeal to fans of different music genres.” – Forget The Box

“The songs on this, 9 track, album are narrative driven and mammoth in proportion. Songs like ‘AAA‘ and ‘Godzilla‘ are glorious sagas of esoteric depth. There is a power on this album that is both new and old.” – 925 Rebellion
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0 Starting This Week – March 21 – April 7 – WOODHAWK Canadian “Magnetic North Tour” (AB/SK/MB/ON/QC)

March 21, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Woodhawk

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Album Download here. (for media use only)

Starting This Week – March 21 – April 7 – WOODHAWK Canadian “Magnetic North Tour” (AB/SK/MB/ON/QC)

Riff-tastic Debut LP “Beyond The Sun” Out Now!

New Video “The High Priest”

WOODHAWK “Magnetic North Tour” (AB/SK/MB/ON/QC)

* New Date Added

March 21 – Calgary, AB – Ship and Anchor
March 22 – Edmonton, AB – Brixx Bar
March 23 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern
March 24 – Winnipeg, MB – The Handsome Daughter
*March 26 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum
March 27 – London, ON – Call The Office
March 28 – Hamilton, ON – This Ain’t Hollywood
March 29 – Ottawa, ON – House of TARG
March 30 – Toronto, ON – The Bovine
March 31 – Montreal, QC – Quai des Brumes
April 2 – Oshawa, ON – TBA
April 5 – Thunder Bay, ON – Black Pirates Pub
April 6 – Brandon, MB – North Hill Inn
April 7 – Regina, SK – The German Club

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What the press is saying:

The Gauntlet (Calgary, AB): Calgary’s Woodhawk is ready to tour beyond the sun

CJAY 92 (Calgary, AB): Live Acoustic Performance In Studio “The High Priest”

Vue Weekly (Edmonton, AB): Riff Wizards In Space

FM 96 London (London, ON): Turner From Woodhawk Chat With Travis About Their Upcoming Call The Office Show

L-R – Kevin Nelson – Drums, Mike Badmington – Bass/Vocals, Turner Midzain – Guitar/Vocals

Photo Credit: Mario A Montes

Calgary, AB’s masters of straight ahead riff-rock wizardry WOODHAWK will be embarking on their 2018 Canadian “Magnetic North Tour” in support of their latest full length album “Beyond The Sun” released during April of last year and recently named the #12 most played release on the Canadian College Radio Top 20 Loud Charts for 2017 (Source: Earshot). The tour will see the trio trek across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba plus performing for the first time in Ontario and Quebec.

The band comments:

“We’re excited to be hitting the road again and heading out East this time. We haven’t played past Winnipeg yet and we’re stoked to finally make it out there.”WOODHAWK’s debut album “Beyond The Sun” was produced by the band with Jesse Gander (Bison, Japandroids) to follow their 2014 self-titled EP. Made of equal parts 1970’s Birmingham and a myriad of 21st century heavy who’s who, WOODHAWK are purveyors of riff-centric rock and roll. Capable and original, the band is able to craft anthemic fist-pumping songs while forgoing tired stoner rock clichés. With time travel tested themes of science fiction, swords and sorcery, the band’s lyrics are born from snowy winters, hot practice spaces and pages of dog-eared paperbacks. While the musicianship reinforces recollections of Black Sabbath, modern influences that have helped you smash air drums or highway speed limits are undeniably present.

‘Beyond The Sun’ album stream available on Bandcamp at https://woodhawk.bandcamp.com.

The album is available on digital, vinyl and CD.

The band’s music video ‘The High Priest’ can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5g5jTKtEfM

Track Listing:
1. Beyond The Sun (3:57)
2. The High Priest (4:46)
3. Living In The Sand (6:03)
4. Magnetic North (4:13)
5. Lawless (3:06)
6. Quest For Clarity (4:14)
7. A New Hope (4:49)
8. Forsee The Future (2:12)
9. Chrononaut (5:19)

Woodhawk is:
Turner Midzain – Vocals/Guitar
Mike Badmington – Bass/Vocals
Kevin Nelson – Drums

For more info:
http://www.woodhawkriffs.com
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9LA

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#12 on National Loud Top 20 for 2017- Canadian College Radio Charts (Earshot)

The best Canadian metal of 2017: Top 15, according to Hellbound.ca – #13 – Woodhawk

“Beyond the Sun is incredibly infectious and memorable and right from the get go, you know that you are in for a ride. Even if for whatever reason you are in a bad mood, this record will straighten that out in a hurry as it has you nodding your head and belting the lyrics out with the vocalist in no time….a release that is easy to listen to and get into but isn’t easy to put down by any means. Once you begin listening you have a hard time tearing yourself away from your speakers.” – Cadaver Garden

““Beyond The Sun, is overflowing with everything one could want from a great stoner rock record, thick, rumbling bass tones, sizzling guitar fuzz and infectious, mid tempo riffage, making this the kind of album that is very hard to stop listening to” – The Sludgelord

“Woodhawk have a new album – Beyond The Sun – and it’s one that ticks all right boxes if you’re a serious fan of Stoner Rock. Taking influence from bands such as Kyuss, The Sword and Truckfighters. Woodhawk offer a refreshing style of Psych Stoner Metal with moments of Fuzz and Desert Rock that add extra grit to their music.” – Outlaws of The Sun

“The whole album put me in a good mood. Although I am a fan of a more distorted and fuzz-y sounding stoner rock, this was a great cleaned up take…The killer trio band have really created their own rules. One of which is trying to throw out stoner rock stereotypes. And it’s working brilliantly for them. Beyond the Sun is exactly what one would expect from Woodhawk. Riffs and riffs and riffs and high energy drums and more riffs…Moral of the story: this is the perfect CD to pop on when you feel like dancing in your underwear while cleaning your room. I would recommend “Beyond the Sun” to anyone who would like a less distorted version of Red Fang. Which is definitely a compliment, for the record.” – Bangs!

“As I was walking into the venue, I began hurrying up the stairs as their sound captured my attention right away and was quickly swept up into their thick pulse thumping guitars and huge powerhouse drum sound.” – Vancity Buzz

“Calgarian riff-riders Woodhawk kicked off the proceedings, hitting all the gritty notes with their raucous roadhouse metal. Propane and Jack flowed freely as the golden western trio woke all them witches with their thematic rock fury.” – Beatroute Magazine

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0 DEEP DARK RIVER (Vesperia’s Morgan Rider) New Acoustic Blues Folk Video “The Golden Bough”

March 20, 2018
by Asher
· Morgan Rider and The Deep Dark River · Music News

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DEEP DARK RIVER (Vesperia’s Morgan Rider) New Acoustic Blues Folk Video “The Golden Bough”

Best known for his vocals and bass playing in Canada’s much loved Vesperia, Morgan Rider is proud to reveal is his new video for “The Golden Bough” from his new solo acoustic folk, blues, doom side project DEEP DARK RIVER. The video addresses today’s recent tragedies of unfortunate victims from guns to war and the time to come together as a society and really push for difference from repeating these tragedies over and over again.

Rider comments:

“The song has been the most organic and charged song I’ve ever written. It talks about the very real issues we are facing in 2018 in the wake of yet another avoidable tragedy.

Echoing a sentiment of a contemporary of mine: John Lennon. The man preached universal love and unity for people of all walks of life, only to have his own life taken one December night by a man armed with a firearm. How many more people have to lose their lives, how many families will have to put their loved ones into the ground before this crushing reality begins to even create a whisper of change? How long will it be before we realize that we are alone in an incalculably vast darkness; that we only have each other and the other sentient creatures on this planet for warmth and company.

The Golden Bough is about stripping away all the petty differences we visualize over our appearances, geographies and beliefs. To brace ourselves for the storm, we need to stand beside each other and remove the crowns we have fashioned for ourselves and for one another; to see what we truly are.”

Watch “The Golden Bough” at the following link:

“The Golden Bough” is one of many tracks that will appear on DEEP DARK RIVER‘s upcoming debut self-titled album. The solo endeavour combines all the humble qualities of blues, folk and classical into a well-balanced, artfully crafted musical reflection on life, hope and old-fashioned storytelling while delivering a uniquely fresh and uplifting listening experience.

“The Golden Bough” is available for purchase and stream on Bandcamp, iTunes, and Spotify.

Show Dates:
April 15 – Bowmanville, ON – Manantler
April 21 – Oshawa, ON – The Beer Drum
April 26 – Whitby, ON – Town Brewery
May 19 – Whitby, ON – Brock St. Brewery – info
June 23 – Oshawa, ON – General Pub and Grill – info w/ Cheryl Ireland, The Winter Vault

About:

DEEP DARK RIVER was created in the summer of 2017 by singer, songwriter, sound engineer and Vesperia frontman, Morgan Rider as an outlet to fuel his newest musical ambitions along with being inspired to form the project from the works of his close friend David Gold (Woods of Ypres). DEEP DARK RIVER‘s self-titled debut album is currently being recorded and is planned for a 2018 release featuring all original tracks. Rider has performed across Canada, USA and Europe with a variety of heavy metal groups such as Vesperia, Crimson Shadows, and Woods of Ypres.

DEEP DARK RIVER’s previously unleashed cover of Woods of Ypres’ “Allure of The Earth” was in tribute of the memory of dear friend David Gold. The video was shot in Whitby, UK, Sherwood Forest, UK and Clarington, ON.

Watch “Allure of The Earth” at the following link: https://youtu.be/JBw9la99rcA

Other cover videos by DEEP DARK RIVER can be viewed at the following links:

Square Hammer (Ghost) – https://youtu.be/1UBSc1OF9gI

Holy Diver (DIO) – https://youtu.be/kboXUqadQm8

Three Little Birds (Bob Marley) – https://youtu.be/tTpSk5_P3lk

What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) – https://youtu.be/qoooEIp9goc

Wayfaring Stranger (Johnny Cash) – https://youtu.be/CP9fWJRbTyw

For more info:
http://deepdarkriver.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcWVQO3a8T-4Ug9gCACBGXA
http://instagram.com/deepdarkriver
http://facebook/com/deepdarkriver
http://twitter.com/deepdarkriverca

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0 HALLUX Unleash New Video “Yersinia Pestis”; Debut Self-Titled Album Out Now!

March 20, 2018
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· Hallux · Music News

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For fans of Toxic Holocaust, Satan’s Wrath, Death, Celtic Frost

HALLUX Unleash New Video “Yersinia Pestis”

Debut Self-Titled Album Out Now!

(L-R) Miles Morrison (Bass / Vox), Ian Demian-Pérez (Drums), Mike Paulson (Guitar / Vox) – Photo Credit: Amanda Bullick

Vancouver’s blackened death thrashers HALLUX reveal their new music video “Yersinia Pestis” in support of their debut self titled album unleashed this past February. Inspired by Toxic Holocaust, Satan’s Wrath, S.O.D, Celtic Frost, and Power Trip, the trio offers a thrash album with influences that draw from Death, Black, Crossover and D-Beat. The album features ragers such as ‘Yersinia Pestis’, ‘Master Machine’, ‘Chosen Enemy’, ‘Absolved in Flames’, and ‘Herders of the Weak’.

The band comments:

“We decided to start a project focused on a straight-forward approach and aesthetic inspired by early extreme metal bands, with the classic three-piece line-up, and leaving behind anything other than the absolute necessity to pull it off. We hope this album is received as a representation of our ideals by like-minded people…We want it to incite feelings of disconformities and disdain by illustrating the corruption of all forms of authority.”

Watch their new music video “Yersinia Pestis” at the following link

HALLUX’s self-titled album is available on Bandcamp, iTunes, CD Baby and all major online retailers.

Track Listing:
1. Exordium (1:29)
2. Herders of the Weak (3:30)
3. Yersinia Pestis (2:53)
4. Master Machine (2:58)
5. Call of The Blackbird (2:42)
6. In Apathy (3:39)
7. Shepherd Pig (3:14)
8. Lowest Common Dominator (2:42)
9. Chosen Enemy (3:01)
10. Absolved in Flames (2:06)

11. None (5:14)
Album Length: 33:33

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/halluxband
https://www.instagram.com/_hallux
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bEL

About:

HALLUX are a band, who, in the immortal words of Max Cavalera, have gone ‘back to the primitive.’ Like a volcano of toxic sludge, they have cracked the crust of conformity that envelopes the world, shedding molten light on the oppression and fear that surrounds us.

Inspired by Toxic Holocaust, Satan’s Wrath, S.O.D, Celtic Frost, and Power Trip, drummer Ian Demian-Pérez describes HALLUX’s sound as “encrusted anti-authoritarian deathened thrash!”, while their debut self-titled album, which includes ragers such as ‘Yersinia Pestis’, ‘Master Machine’, ‘Chosen Enemy’, ‘Absolved in Flames’, and ‘Herders of the Weak’, he describes as “a thrash album with influences that draw from Death, Black, Crossover and D-Beat, we are a band that deals with the deception, lies, and oppression enforced by the powers that be!”

Perez explains the meaning of his band’s intriguing name.

“Hallux means ‘big toe’ in Latin, and is representative of what keeps us human and connected to this realm. No matter how much a person tries to transcend spiritually, their big toe remains buried in the mud.”

Live, HALLUX showcases their no-frills philosophy.

“We play tight and straight to the point sets, with little or no banter between songs and relentlessly playing song-after-song. We are not the kind of band that has gimmicks. We like to keep it simple and direct!”

HALLUX’s self-titled album was released on February 23, 2018 on Bandcamp, iTunes, CD Baby and all major online retailers.

(Bio written Steve Earles)

Shared Stage w/:
Lord Dying, Wild Throne, Griever, Terrifier, Nylithia, Neck of the Woods, Saints of Death, Assimilation, Stab Twist Pull, XUL, WTCHDR, Hashteroid, M16, Mortillery, The Weir, Riftwalker, Waingro, Brass, Bushwhacker, Seer, Expain, Craters, Dead Ranch, Obsidian, Unbeheld, The Mountain Man, Evilosity, and many more

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0 Noizr Issue Studio Update: Ukrainian Blackened Death SECTORIAL Recording New Album For 2018

March 19, 2018
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· Music News · Sectorial - Noizr Productions

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Noizr Issue Studio Update: Ukrainian Blackened Death SECTORIAL Recording New Album For 2018

Ukraine’s SECTORIAL announce they will begin recording their third full length at the Tyrant Studio in Kyiv. The album will be their second release via Noizr Productions and is planned to be unleashed towards the end of 2018. The album is the follow up to their 2015 sophomore release “We Are The Titan’s Rising Ashes”, which won two BUMA awards for “Best Metal Video” (Tree Eater) and “Best Metal Album”.

Music Video “Tree Eater” – https://youtu.be/53grkVSRYJ0

Album Stream “We Are The Titan’s Rising Ashes” – https://youtu.be/5_k_flwerFA

Live @ Noizr Fest 2015 – https://youtu.be/WAQ_xnYNg3g

Show Dates:
May 4 – Infinite Agony Ritual 3 – nArauti – Vilnius, Lithuania
May 5 – Infinite Agony Ritual 3 – Klubas “Lemmy” – Kaunas, Lithuania

For more info:
https://noizr.com
http://sectorialband.com/
http://www.facebook.com/sectorialUA
https://vk.com/sectorial
https://sectorial.bandcamp.comAbout:

Sectorial is a metal band from Boyarka, Ukraine, formed in 2000. After several changes of its participants, the final lineup was established in 2010. Current genre can be described as Blackened Death, Ethnic Metal.

Sectorial’s debut EP “Cerebrum Necrosis Est It In Nobis” came out in January, 2008. In its support, the band has played 20 shows in different cities of Ukraine. “Cerebrum Necrosis Est It In Nobis” premiere took place at Radio ROKS, as well as at Radio Carcoma (Spain). In September 2008, Sectorial took 4th place at The Global Battle of The Bands, Kyiv. With EPs “Boiler” and “Controlled Insane” in 2009, band has played approx. 40 shows in Ukraine and Russia.

The debut full-length album “Erase and Reborn the Humanity” was released in February 2012 via Metal Scrap Records. In support of LP, Sectorial went on the joint Ukrainian tour with Crusher, performed at the festival Metal Heads` Mission XIII and went on the two-week tour (Ukraine — Moldova — Russia) with Infest (FR).

In August 2015, Sectorial released their second full-length album “We Are the Titan’s Rising Ashes” via Noizr Productions. The record’s exclusive presentation was held on October 17 at the Noizr Fest, Kyiv. On the same day, there was a premiere of the debut music video for the song “Tree Eater”. Later band released pro-live video “Young Shoots”, filmed during performance at the festival.

In December 2015, Sectorial won two awards in categories “Best Metal Album” for LP “We Are The Titan’s Rising Ashes” and “Best Metal Video” for the clip “Tree Eater” at The Best Ukrainian Metal Act 2015 contest.

In 2016, the band gave several shows in Ukraine, and also performed at the Kilkim Žaibu festival in Lithuania, sharing the stage with such metal acts as Venom, Nifelheim, Schirenc Plays Pungent Stench, Ereb Altor and others.

Since 2017 till now, Sectorial is working on material for the new third full-length album, continuing the concert activity.

Discography:
“Cerebrum Necrosis Est It In Nobis”, EP, 2008
“Boiler”, EP, 2009
“Controlled Insane”, EP, 2009
“Erase and Reborn the Humanity”, full-length, 2012
“We Are the Titan’s Rising Ashes”, full-length, 2015

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