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0 ROCKSHOTS RECORDS Signs Greek Classic Heavy Metal SENSE OF FEAR; Debut Album “As The Ages Passing By…” Out April 20th; New Lyric Video “Molten Core”

March 19, 2018
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· Music News · Sense of Fear - Rockshots Records

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ROCKSHOTS RECORDS Signs Greek Classic Heavy Metal SENSE OF FEAR

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

New Lyric Video “Molten Core”

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

ROCKSHOTS RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of Greek classic heavy metal thrashers SENSE OF FEAR for the release of their debut album “As The Ages Passing By…”.

First unleashing their self-titled EP in 2013, SENSE OF FEAR are ready to reveal their follow up full length “As The Ages Passing By…”. Years in the making, the release has an old school heavy metal feel with a modern pounding anvil. Each track 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.

Lyric video – Molten Core

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

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 NoCleanSinging Premiere WIDOW’S PEAK Punishing Tech Brutality “Mother Misery”; Debut EP “Graceless” Due Out April 27th

March 16, 2018
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· Music News · Widow's Peak

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

NoCleanSinging Premiere WIDOW’S PEAK Punishing Tech Brutality “Mother Misery”

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 first single “Mother’s Misery” via NoCleanSinging. a track showcasing their brutal, dirty and technical death metal.

The band comments:

“Mother Misery combines tribal beats with exotic tonalities into sections that are as technical as they are groovy. The mid-tempo pulse of the verses is contrasted by the slow, hazy rhythmic sections toward the end and the bursts of technical leads from the guitars. The tongue-twisting lyrics are spit faster than can be comprehended upon first listen.”

Listen to “Mother Misery” at the following link: http://www.nocleansinging.com/2018/03/16/an-ncs-premiere-widows-peak-mother-misery/

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

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 WITHIN THE GIANT’S REACH Rip Your Face Off With “Faceless” Video Premiere via New Noise Mag; Debut EP “In The Beginning” Out May 11th

March 16, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Within The Giant's Reach

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For fans of After The Burial, Lamb of God, Emmure, Upon A Burning Body, Chimaira, Fear Factory, Slipknot

WITHIN THE GIANT’S REACH Rip Your Face Off With “Faceless” Video Premiere via New Noise Mag

Debut EP “In The Beginning” Out May 11th

Many bands make metal drawing inspiration from what has gone before, but San Antonio-based WITHIN THE GIANT’S REACH make music courageously drawn from the present, inspired by the reality of the world that surrounds them. Theirs is a firestorm of fury, a searing sonic symphony of songs from the heart dealing, in songs likes ‘Scars’ and ‘Faceless’ with such subjects as bullying and internet trolls. Overall with songs like ‘Rise and ‘The Summit’, WITHIN THE GIANT’S REACH make music of strength, self-belief and empowerment, which will all be featured on their debut EP “In The Beginning” set for release on May 11, 2018.

Guitarist William Taylor comments:

“We are stoked for fans to hear the new EP and feel the energy. We want it to wake them up inside. We want to inspire them to conquer their Giants and to do great things. No matter how hard it gets…Move forward! You only have one life, so live it! We want to project our drive, our reach for heavy brutal music, bringing back lyrical song-writing.”

Teaming up with New Noise Magazine, the quintet is proud to debut their aggressive, motivational, hard-hitting lyrical metal in their new video “Faceless”.

Watch it now at the following link: http://newnoisemagazine.com/within-giants-reach-faceless-lyric-video/

WITHIN THE GIANT’S REACH’s debut EP “In The Beginning” is due out on May 11, 2018 and will be available for pre-order on April 1st on Bandcamp here.

Track Listing:
1. The Summit (3:48)
2. Faceless (4:31)
3. Rise (4:23)
4. Collapse Rebuild (4:36)
5. Scars (3:28)
6. Same Blood (3:42)
EP Length: 24:31

WITHIN THE GIANT’S REACH is:
– William Taylor – Guitar
– Norman Lucas – Vocals
– Evan Parigi – Drums
– Edgardo Ortiz – Bass
– Lenny Martinez – Guitar

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/withinthegiantsreach
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bCS
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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“I can’t even try and place Within the Giant’s Reach into any genre as they seem to cover most genres in one track. There are elements of Thrash, Death, Death-core, Hardcore and Tech Death. How it is possible to manage this in one track is beyond my imagination. If their forthcoming EP is anything like this track, then I am sure that Within the Giant’s Reach will find themselves a lot of new fans across the globe.” – The Metal Review

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0 Canadian Fest Celebrating Women In Metal – METALOCALYPSTICK Announces 2018 Line Up w/ Cabrakaan, DelDesierto, KOSM, Obsidian and more!

March 16, 2018
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· Metalocalypstick · Music News

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METALOCALYPSTICK Fest Announces 2018 Line Up w/ Cabrakaan, DelDesierto, KOSM, Obsidian and more!

Canadian Fest Celebrating Women In Metal In Lone Butte, BC

Mountains, Camping and the Women of Metal!

Metal Hammer Article:

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

Free Download – Festival Digital Sampler of 2017 Performing Bands
Metal Queens Vol. 1 – https://metalocalypstickfest.bandcamp.com/album/metalocalypstick-metal-queens-vol-1

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

Promo Video:

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

Festival organizer Kaija Marie comments:

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

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

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

Metalocalypstick 2018 Line Up:

June 30th
Cabrakaan
Obsidian
Siren’s Rain
The Vth Circle
Breaking The Silent
This Is The Silence
Heron
Disturb The Dead
Sugarwash
Crimson Caliber
Tombkicker
Call of Siren

July 1st
DelDesierto
KOSM
Anarcheon
At Dawn’s Edge
Juliet Ruin
Forsaken Rite
Violent Betty
Opus Arise
Ophelia Falling
SYRYN

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

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

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

About:

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

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

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

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

2018 Partners:
Absolute Underground Mag
Asher Media Relations
Broken Neck Radio
Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio
Exclaim!
Femme Metal Webzine
Metal Devastation Radio
Metal Master Kingdom
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Prairie Fire Events
PureGrainAudio
Pure Rock Radio
Whitelf Films
Women of Metal
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0 Dutch Melodic Death Metal PUREST OF PAIN (Ft. Members of DELAIN) Serve Up A Dinner of Brutality In New Music Video “Vessels” via Invisible Oranges; New Album “Solipsis” Out Now!

March 15, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Purest of Pain

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Montreal, QC – March 15, 2018

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

Dutch Melodic Death Metal PUREST OF PAIN (Ft. Members of DELAIN)
Serve Up A Dinner of Brutality In New Music Video “Vessels” via Invisible Oranges

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

Unleashing their debut album “Solipsis” earlier this month on March 1st to follow their 2013 single “Momentum” and 2011 EP “Revelations In Obscurity”, Dutch melodic quintet PUREST OF PAIN have a treat for fans with their new video “Vessels” serving up a delicious platter of brutality, which can all be seen with its premiere on InvisibleOranges.com.

Watch it now at the following link: http://www.invisibleoranges.com/purest-of-pain-vessels/

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.

Their new album “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 Decibel Mag Album Stream Premiere: NORTH HAMMER “Stormcaller”

March 14, 2018
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· Music News · North Hammer

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Montreal, QC – March 14, 2018

For Fans of Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, Wintersun, Aether Realm

Decibel Mag Album Stream Premiere: NORTH HAMMER “Stormcaller”

Debut Album “Stormcaller” Out March 16th

North Hammer = Andrew James

Photo Credit: Diego Fernandez, Editing by Eric Dieterich of Soloman Media

Created by Andrew James of Edmonton, AB’s Eye of Horus and Shotgunner, his new project, one man folk metal band NORTH HAMMER is drawing inspiration from the mighty Quorthon; for Andrew is not so much a one-man band as a one-warrior metal machine. Andrew wrote and recorded the guitar, bass, vocals, and orchestration along with drums done by Doug Helcaraxë Nunez for NORTH HAMMER’s forthcoming debut album “Stormcaller” set for release on March 16th, 2018.

Inspired by Wintersun, Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, Aether Realm, Blind Guardian, “Stormcaller” is a 21st century continuation of the work of Norse bards with its melodic death metal folk riffs.

“The experience I’m trying to give the listeners is that of a fellow fan. I want people to be euphoric for other bands that mean something to them like Ensiferum, Wintersun and Amon Amarth. To connect personally with my music and realize that I love and worship these bands.” explains Andrew James.

Teaming up with Decibel Magazine, NORTH HAMMER is premiering the full album stream for “Stormcaller”, which can be heard at the following link: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2018/03/14/full-album-stream-north-hammer-stormcaller/

Andrew James adds:

“Stormcaller has been quite an adventure in itself to record, many aspects of music I had never even attempted before. From the creation of an over-arching narrative to satisfy lyric content, to writing guitar solos and orchestration, I finally have been able to come out with something that I am so excited to share with you! I hope you, the fans, enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it for you!”

Album pre-order for NORTH HAMMER’s “Stormcaller” is available via Bandcamp here.

While NORTH HAMMER is a studio project at the moment, Andrew James plans to put together a band of top-notch like-minded musicians for touring in Western Canada and beyond.

Track Listing of Album:
1. Avatar (4:46)
2. Wanderer (3:42)
3. Written In The Stars (3:27)
4. Magic Mead (4:11)
5. Tip of The Spear (3:49)
6. A Soldier’s Song (4:34)
7. Black Forest Rain (2:10)
8. Spellbinder (3:36)
9. North Hammer (3:26)
10. Lion’s Winter (3:34)
Album Length: 37:18

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/NorthHammerOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/andybassface
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bn6

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“The hard-charging melodic death metal of this song is itself heroic in its atmosphere, its darting, folk-influenced riffs, galloping rhythms, fiery soloing, and soaring keyboard melodies summoning mythic images of striving and triumph. While its musical antecedents are indeed clearly identifiable, it’s nonetheless a pulse-pounding, heart-swelling track, and one that proves to be very catchy as well.” – No Clean Singing

“Andrew James’ one-man project from Edmonton, North Hammer enters the heavy metal fray with the crushing debut “Stormcaller.” Especially for a first release, this album is intense, heavy and filled with high quality Ensiferum worship riffage. But North Hammer is not just a clone or a tribute, the sound of the band is clearly defined within the first few tracks and continues to develop and surprise throughout the album.” – CROM Metal

““Wanderer” begins with a Bathory-esque chorus in front of tender acoustics to further exploding into melodeath territories. Riffing comes and go in form of a melody that interwines the next segments of the track, which concludes with a great solo and a nice double bass storm. The composition is dynamic and moving enough, thanks to the mix of the Quorthon worship and the swinging melodic death metal influences.” – Toilet Ov Hell

“Metalheads who are down with the likes of Wintersun, Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, Aether Realm, and/or Blind Guardian should find something to like here.” – PureGrainAudio

“Before you can gather your senses the battle finishes and leaves you bloody, but grinning from ear to ear. NORTH HAMMER have released a blend of catchy folk, death and black metal which will appeal to fans of various extreme metal. The song writing and musicianship on ‘Stormcaller’ is unquestionable and this is a very promising start for NORTH HAMMER and one I hope they can build on for future releases?” – All About The Rock

“what really stands out in Stormcaller are the riffs. Andrew James pulls of some stellar work here, catchy & exciting with each song standing strongly on its own. The blend of folk melody & heavier death-metal sounds great.” – Games Brains & A Head Banging Life

“North Hammer hit all the right notes with ‘Stormcaller’, a strong and swift record full of great tracks and it leaves you invigorating and ready for anything. A record for axe swinging, mead swilling and blood spilling, ‘Stormcaller’ is one of the most fun and fist pumping records you’ll hear this year.” – The Killchain

“For a debut, this is an outstanding album that is full of ferocity. It is fast and loud. You can imagine the headbanging that would go on at one of their shows.” – Baby Dolls And Razor Blades

“Stormcaller is a great Viking metal record made all the more impressive considering it was largely written and performed by just one man. It may not push the boat out, but fans of Amon Amarth will enjoy it a lot.” – Toby Saunders’ Rad Reviews

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0 INSURRECTION Announce Western Canadian Tour Dates + Confirm Montebello RockFest + Decimate MetalFest

March 14, 2018
by Asher
· Insurrection · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 14, 2018

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

INSURRECTION Announce Western Canadian Tour Dates + Confirm Montebello RockFest

New Album “Extraction” Out Now! via Galy Records

L-R = Martin Samson – Bass, ‎Vincent Laprade Séguin – Guitar, Antonin Perras-Foisy – Guitar, ‎Stéphane Desilets – Drums, Stef Jomphe – Vocals

Photo Credit: Nicolas Paquet

Assembled in 2003 to infiltrate, build and destroy, Gatineau, QC’s INSURRECTION is an aural onslaught assaulting witnesses in both languages of French and English. Known for blending calculated technicality with a signature mixture of merciless death metal, the band has annihilated the masses with four full lengths, their most recent 2017’s “Extraction” unleashed on Galy Records to follow “Prototype” (2013), “Fracture” (2010) and “Prologue” (2009). Emerging as one of the most prominent metal bands to come out of Eastern Canada, the brutal quintet will be embarking on their first Western Canadian tour this coming June along with festival performances at Decimate MetalFest and Montebello RockFest.

“This is exciting news for us to share with everyone! We’ve been around for 15 years already and never had an opportunity like this to play out west for our fans in the prairies, so with Extraction released, it’s the perfect time! We get to finally meet and perform for so many fans that have never had the chance to see us live, and then we head on home to play Montebello Rockfest to top it off nicely.” says vocalist Stef Jomphe.

INSURRECTION – “Extracting The Plains” Tour
June 2 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum – info
June 4 – Portage-La-Prairie, MB – Smoke Break – info
June 5 – Regina, SK – Cloud 9 – info
June 6 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern – info
June 7 – Edmonton, AB – Rendez Vous
June 8 – Calgary, AB – Distortion – Decimate MetalFest – info
June 9 – Winnipeg, MB – The Handsome Daughter – info
June 10 – Thunder Bay, ON – Black Pirates Pub
June 16 – Montebello, QC – Rockfest – info

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

Lyric Video – System Failure – https://youtu.be/dKtuSaplf3c

Track Listing:
1. System Failure
2. Onward To Extinction
3. Pull The Plug
4. Le Prix à Payer
5. The Eulogy of Hatred
6. Parasite
7. Le Pesant D’Or
8. Misère Noire
9. Assassins
10. Data Extracted … End Transmission w/ guest vocals Bruno Bernier (Obliveon)

CD lineup:
Stef Jomphe – Vocals
Vincent Laprade Séguin – Guitar
Antonin Perras-Foisy – Guitar
Francis Girard – Bass
Philipe Moreau-Latreille – Drums
Guest Vocals : Bruno Bernier (Obliveon) on track 10. Data Extracted … End Transmission

Touring Lineup:
Stef Jomphe – Vocals
Vincent Laprade Séguin – Guitar
Antonin Perras-Foisy – Guitar
Martin Samson – Bass
Stéphane Desilets – Drums

For more info:

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

About:

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

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

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

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

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

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“Playing an exciting blend of death & tech metal, Insurrection are masters of dishing out an aural onslaught, one that comes in both French & English. With a serious amount of meat to the bones of the guttural vocals & complex riffs, System Failure opens the album with a bang.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Headbanging Life

“Insurrection hits hard and often on their latest release, Extraction. From the opening barrage of System Failure to the closing song, Data Extracted…End Transmission, the band leaves little fuel left in the tank.” – Grim Reader Reviews

“Right from the off, Insurrection hammer you with a full on assault of thumping drums, gnarly riffs and even gnarlier, sometimes bestial, growling vocals. The opening track ‘System Failure’ is relentless from start to finish as it flies out of the traps at 100 miles an hour.” – Rock n Load Mag

“a thundering album full of riffs, grooves, and hooks.” – Glacially Musical

“Insurrection play a groovy type of death metal that’s equal parts Dying Fetus, Decapitated and Lamb of God.” – Metal Sucks

“Head-banging, crushing riffs are the name of the game throughout Prototype, starting with the aptly titled “Abattoir,” which slashes and chops its way through speedy, thrash-esque rhythms and machine-gun drums. “The Chronophobes” adds some technical twists, as well as a more unpredictable structure, while highlight “Checkmate” balances intense grooves and an abundance of fierce, grimy riffs. The album features lyrics in both French and English, adding more interest to the vocals, which range from deep gutturals to high-pitched shrieks…it’s a well-executed, strong release.” – Exclaim!

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0 Taking It To INFINITEE And Beyond! Prog-Sphere Premiere “Robots vs. The Wooden Chairs Pt.1”; Debut Album “The Possibilities Are Endless” Out April 20th

March 14, 2018
by Asher
· Infinitee · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 14, 2018

For fans of Meshuggah, Scale The Summit, Animals As Leaders, Glass Cloud, The Algorithm, Modern Day Babylon, Plini

Taking It To INFINITEE And Beyond! Prog-Sphere Premiere “Robots vs. The Wooden Chairs Pt.1”

Debut Album “The Possibilities Are Endless” Out April 20th

Tres Thomas – Photo Credit: Kirsten Robinson

Few bands’ music has ever lived up to their name as much as Tres Thomas’ superb instrumental project INFINITEE; for theirs is an infinity of sounds, a universe of music waiting to be discovered.

Yet there is no self-indulgence, the song is always served. Combining the cranium crunch of Metallica and the progressive flights of fancy of Mastodon, INFINITEEare a truly special act.

Tres Thomas is also guitarist of Tales Of The Tomb. He formed INFINITEE in 2016. It quickly became its own iconoclastic beast, forging its own musical path. Debut album “The Possibilities Are Endless” is only the starting point, INFINITEE have the potential to become huge. Tres explains “the band has somehow evolved its way into the band it is today.”

Inspired by My Chemical Romance, Dance Gavin Dance, Plini, Modern Day Babylon, The Contortionist, Tres describes INFINITEE’s sound as djenty, heavy, dynamic, melodic and progressive.

Stoked for fans to hear INFINITEE’s debut album, Tres comments:

“It will definitely be different! However, the title track ‘The Possibilities Are Endless’ leaves all sorts of possibilities open…no pun intended! Tracks like ‘Xenocybin’, ‘Lost’ and the title track are more metal and conventional with their instrumentation. Tracks like ‘Robots Vs The Wooden Chairs Part 1 and 2 are more influenced by EDM, which has sparked the interest of people who aren’t really a fan of metal or djent, but appreciate the more electronic elements of music. This is basically a battle of robots (electronic made sounds) and the wooden chairs (guitars, bass, drums) that are wooden and made and played by humans!”

Teaming up with us at Prog-Sphere.com, we are excited to share INFINITEE‘s first single “Robots vs. The Wooden Chairs Pt.1”.

Check it out now! http://www.prog-sphere.com/specials/infinitee-robots-vs-the-wooden-chairs-premiere/

Fans who will enjoy “The Possibilities Are Endless” when it’s released will also be delighted to know that the possibilities of new music from INFINITEE are also endless as Tres says he has more music to come!

“I have another album ready to record, and I am working on my third. Anything is possible…expect anything!”

INFINITEE’s debut album “The Possibilities Are Endless” is due out April 20, 2018.
Pre-order available on Bandcamp and iTunes.

Track Listing:
1. Xenocybin (3:24)
2, Lost (3:23)
3. Robots vs. The Wooden Chairs Pt.1 (3:39)
4. Robots vs. The Wooden Chairs Pt.2 (5:00)
5. The Possibilities Are Endless (3:59)
6. Free (4:41)
Album Length: 24:09

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/InfiniteeBand
http://www.infiniteeband
https://www.instagram.com/infiniteeband
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bxJ
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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0 Calgary’s DECIMATE MetalFest Announces 2018 Line-Up w/ Ninjaspy, Citizen Rage, Insurrection and more!

March 13, 2018
by Asher
· Decimate MetalFest · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 13, 2018

Calgary’s DECIMATE MetalFest Announces 2018 Line-Up
w/ Ninjaspy, Citizen Rage, Insurrection, The Order of Chaos, FILTH and more!

Calgary, Alberta – Distortion – Live Music Venue – June 7-10, 2018

Taking over four summer nights from June 7th – 10th in Calgary, AB at Distortion Live Venue, DECIMATE MetalFest is proud to announce their 2018 line up for their inaugural year of brutality showcasing underground metal from across Western Canada and beyond.

DMF organizer Sloan Voxx of Voxx Promos comments:

“Voxx Promos is excited to be embarking on this adventure of starting our very own Metal Festival! We’ve been very fortunate to have worked with so many incredible people and bands over the years and we value them so much. What better way to spend a weekend than to bring them all together for 4 nights nights of epic music and entertainment! We have a great team on board and we can’t wait to get this fest off the ground with the help of seasoned and up-an-coming metal bands of all kinds! Let’s do this! DECIMATE!”

Decimate MetalFest 2018 Line Up
Facebook event link here.

Thursday, June 7 – (Bands at 7:30pm) – info

Ninjaspy (Vancouver, BC)
Widow’s Peak (Calgary, AB)
Nylithia(Vancouver, BC)
Blackwater Burial (Vancouver, BC)
For A Life Unburdened (Medicine Hat, AB)
Chaos Being (Calgary, AB)

Friday, June 8 – (Bands at 7:30pm) – info

Citizen Rage (Calgary, AB)
Insurrection (Gatineau, QC)
Hammerdrone (Calgary, AB)
Sludgehammer (Toronto, ON)
Gatekeeper (Vancouver, BC)
Hazzerd (Calgary, AB)

Saturday, June 9 – (Bands at 7:30pm) – info

The Order of Chaos (Edmonton, AB)
Benevolent Like Quietus (Calgary, AB)
Odinfist (Armstrong, BC)
Tessitura (Edmonton, AB)
Illyrian (Calgary, AB)
Accostal (Calgary, AB)

Sunday, June 10 (Bands at 7:00pm) – info

Filth (Shelby, NC)
From The Wolves (Calgary, AB)
Insvrgence (Austin, TX)
World Class White Trash (Calgary, AB)
Loser (Detroit, MI)
Detherous (Calgary, AB)

Ticket Info:

Advance weekend passes will be $50 CAD until March 13th at midnight Mountain Time, then they will go to $69 CAD.

Advance single night tickets will be $20 CAD on June 7, 8 and 9 and $15 CAD on June 10.

Door tickets will be $25 CAD on June 7, 8 and 9 and $20 CAD on June 10.

Advance tickets can be purchased through local bands or online at: https://www.showpass.com/decimate-metalfest-2018/

Decimate Metalfest will also be hosting a festival fundraiser May 11, 2018 at Distortion – Live Music Venue featuring:
The Convalescence (Toledo,OH)
Embers of Empires (Calgary, AB)
Quietus (Edmonton, AB)
Becomes Astral (Guelph, ON)
Syryn (Calgary, AB)

Event info – Decimate Metalfest Fundraiser – https://www.facebook.com/events/712236099165202/

Advance tickets can be purchased through local bands or online at: https://www.showpass.com/decimate-metalfest-fundraiser

More info:
Website: https://decimatemf.wixsite.com/decimateme
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decimatemf/
Instagram: DecimateMetalfest
Twitter: @decimatemf
Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/decimatemf/events

If you are interested in helping sponsor or volunteering at DECIMATE METALFEST, please contact: decimatemf@gmail.com

About:

Decimate MetalFest is the brainchild of Sloan Voxx of Voxx Promotions, which is destined to become an annual Canadian metal pilgrimage to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. With the many yearly festivals becoming part of the national metal heritage, Sloan wants Decimate MetalFest to become one of the best-known events alongside the various festivals located within Alberta, and Western Canada. With Voxx Promos booking and promotional experience, and the support of metalheads internationally, there is nothing to stop them from reaching their goal of bringing in the masses and putting on incredible metal festivals for years to come!” (writing credit – Ingrid Newton)

Voxx Promos was the head promoter for Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio’s CEMR Metalfest in 2017 (https://www.facebook.com/events/222522428193641/), which showcased a killer line up of Western Canada’s up and coming metal bands such as Terrifier, Planet Eater, Display of Decay, W.M.D, Vile Insignia, Path to Extinction, Tessitura, Anarcheon, Kelevra, Train Bigger Monkeys, Ye Goat-Herd Gods, Detherous, Juliet Ruin, Augurium, Anti-Pattern, Forsaken Rite, Graveyard Nemesis and Benevolent Like Quietus.

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2018 Partners:
A-Bomb Photography
Absolute Underground Magazine
Asher Media Relations
BeatRoute (AB)
Broken Neck Radio
CJSW 90.9 FM
Distortion – Live Music Venue
Hanks Feed Services
Metal Devastation Radio
Metal Master Kingdom
Metal Nation Radio
Metal-Rules.com
PureGrainAudio.com
RavenKin Photography
Rock Bottom – Cjsw 90.9FM
SANE Clothing
Sloth Records
TOTAL METAL Productions
Subway Automotive (Lethbridge, AB)

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0 A Heavy Brew of Blackened Stoner Psych Montreal’s WYKAN Premiere “Lahppon Olmmos” (Noaide’s Ride To Saivo)” via The Sludgelord; Debut EP “Solace” Out April 13th; Featuring Guest Vocals Matt McGachy (Cryptopsy) & Barrie Butler (Eohum)

March 13, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Wykan

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Montreal, QC – March 13, 2018

For fans of Black Sabbath, Band of Gypsys (Hendrix), Samsara Blues Experiment, Weedeater, Primus

A Heavy Brew of Blackened Stoner Psych
Montreal’s WYKAN Premiere “Lahppon Olmmos” (Noaide’s Ride To Saivo)” via The Sludgelord

Debut EP “Solace” Out April 13th
Featuring Guest Vocals Matt McGachy (Cryptopsy) & Barrie Butler (Eohum)

L-R – Bass : Daniel Paras – Bass, Jeremy Perkins – Vocals and Guitars, Morgan Zwicker – Drums

Founded in 2017 by guitarist/singer Jeremy Perkins (Eohum), Montreal’s trio WYKAN delivers a heavy brew with its touch of black metal, old stoner / psychedelic rock and blues. Blending these genres, the band evokes spirits of heavy riffs and hot amp tubes overridden and pushed to the limits soon to be heard on their debut EP “SOLACE” due out on April 13th.

“After releasing very heavy black metal for 3+ yrs with my band Eohum, I wanted to return to blues and doom oriented music and expression, with atmosphere, blues solos and more feeling. Both Morgan Zwicker (drums) and Daniel Paras (bass) are distinct musicians / vocalists with jazz/blues backgrounds whom had the will to jump on board.” says band founder Jeremy Perkins.

Hitting the jam space and recruiting some special guests Matt McGachy (Cryptopsy) and Barrie Butler (Eohum), WYKAN‘s debut EP “Solace” features three punishing tracks full of atmosphere and mystery where you can hear black metal rage meet the finest components of blues and harsh psych stoner riffs. The theme of the EP follows inspiration of Ethnobotany and magic along with a tribal take on ritual and ceremony. More specifically with the Northern European Tribes known as the Saami from Finland/Norway/Sweden areas of today and their usage of Amanita Muscaria mushroom for Shamanic practices. Overall, the EPs concept is a reminder of the brisk realities of our lives in relation to the spirit world.

Teaming up with TheSludgelord, WYKAN are premiering their debut single “Lahppon Olmmos” (Noaide’s Ride To Saivo)”.

Listen to it now at the following link: https://thesludgelord.blogspot.com/2018/03/track-premiere-montreals-wykan-deliver.html

“Solace” is available for pre-order at Bandcamp here.

Track Listing:
1. Lahppon Olmmos (Noaide’s Ride To Saivo) (6:49)
2.The Gathering (8:00)
3. Wykan (The Shamanic Trance) (9:17)
EP Length: 24:06

Album Credits:
– Produced by Sowilo Arts
– Written by Jeremy Perkins
– Lyrics and Thematic by Jeremy Perkins
– Recorded & Mixed/Mastered at Silverwings Studios in Montreal Feb 2018 by Jonathan Lefrancois-Leduc.
– Vocals and Guitars : Jeremy Perkins
– Drums : Morgan Zwicker
– Bass : Daniel Paras
– Featuring guest vocalists:
Matt McGachy ( Cryptopsy ) Track 1
Barrie Butler ( Eohum ) Tracks 2 & 3
– Music & Lyrics WYKAN / S O W I L O A R T S 2018 ©
– Artwork and band logo by David Paul Seymour

Live Band Line Up:
Vocals and Guitars : Jeremy Perkins (Eohum)
Drums : Morgan Zwicker
Bass : Daniel Paras
Vocals : Matt McGachy (Cryptopsy)
Vocals : Barrie Butler (Eohum)

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

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