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0 2 SHADOWS To Embark On Cross Canada “Feed The Obscene” Tour

March 12, 2018
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· 2 Shadows · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 12, 2018

For fans of Slipknot, Motionless In White, Five Finger Death Punch

2 SHADOWS To Embark On Cross Canada “Feed The Obscene” Tour

L-R: James Holder (Guitar) | Tryst Germaine (Guitar) | Mike Horvath (Vocals) | Sterling Paterson (Drums)
Photo Credit – Delilah Black

Vancouver, BC’s 2 SHADOWS will be embarking on their spring 2018 cross Canada “Feed The Obscene Tour”. The tour will kick off in their hometown of Vancouver, BC on April 27th and head east as far as Montreal, QC and back, wrapping up in Vernon, BC on May 27th. Inspired by Slipknot, Five Finger Death Punch, Motionless In White, Rammstein, and Asking Alexandria, 2 SHADOWS are a heavy, dark, theatrical, and energetic experience not to be missed. Their live set is constantly building and evolving into a stage show that’s different and exciting.The band comments:

“2 Shadows is very excited to be hitting the road again in April/ May and to be able to venture into new territories we have not been. We hope to bring our music too, and meet as many new people as we can. We are coming for you Canada!”

The quartet unleashed their debut album “Transference” with their fan loved and infectious singles “Ill Treatment” and “D.E.A.D. (Man With No Face)” in 2016 and haven’t stopped looking back, performing all over the Canadian West Coast. On “Transference”, 2 SHADOWS offer fans eight tracks that are a journey and therapy session with its deep lyrical content and each song telling a different story that’s very honest and in your face.

“Transference” is available on iTunes | Spotify | Google Play and all major online retailers.

2 SHADOWS – Feed The Obscene Tour:
April 27 – Vancouver, BC – 333
April 28 – Kamloops, BC – The Dirty Jersey
April 29 – Kelowna, BC – Munnin’s Post
April 30 – Calgary, AB – Distortion
May 4 – Selkirk, MB – The Merch
May 5 – Thunder Bay, ON – The Apollo
May 6 – North Bay, ON – The Raven And Republic
May 8 – Oshawa, ON – The Atria
May 9 – Kingston ON – Overtime Sports Bar
May 10 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
May 11 – Ottawa, ON – Dekcuf
May 12 – Guelph, ON – DSTRCT
May 16 -Regina, SK – Cloud 9 Bar
May 17 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern
May 18 – Lethbridge, AB – The Smokehouse
May 19 – Medicine Hat, AB @ Liquid Nightclub
May 20 – Innisfail, AB – The Zoo
May 23 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous
May 24 – Grande Prairie, AB – Better Than Fred’s
May 25 – Fort St. John, BC – The Lido Theatre
May 26 – Prince George, BC – The Legion
May 27 – Vernon, BC – The Kal

Track Listing:
1. Transference (Pt.1) (1:29)
2. We Bleed The Same (3:48)
3. Ill Treatment (4:18)
4. Irreconcilable (4:10)
5. Transference (Pt.2) (1:14)
6. D.E.A.D (Man With No Face) (4:12)
7. Like A Revolver (3:36)
8. Devil You Know (5:23)
Album Length: 28:12

Album Band Line Up:
Tryst Germaine – Guitar
Wade Nicholl – Drums
Dana Kempf – Vocals

Live Band Line Up:
Mike Horvath – Lead Vocals
Tryst Germaine – Guitar
James Holder – Guitar
Sterling Paterson – Drums

For more info:
https://www.2shadowsofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/2shadowsofficial

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https://www.instagram.com/2shadowsofficial
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bD5
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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“2 Shadows, who are carving a unique place for themselves in the scene with solid tunes and a welcome brand of visual showmanship.” – The Permanent Rain Press

“On one of the snowiest, coldest nights the city of Vancouver has ever seen, we braved the storm (not to mention almost crashing the car on route) to catch one of the city’s most promising new metal bands – 2 Shadows…2 Shadows are just what record label dreams are made of, you can count on the fact that this band won’t be staying local long, we have no doubt they’ll be touring nationally in 2017, so catch them while you can!” – Remember Media

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0 Instrumental Prog Metal THE DEAD CENTURIES Premiere “Blood Dragon” Guitar Playthrough via New Noise Mag; Debut Album “Race Against Time” Out Now!

March 9, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · The Dead Centuries

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Montreal, QC – March 9, 2018

For fans of Animals As Leaders, Scale The Summit, Protest the Hero, Periphery, Intervals

Instrumental Prog Metal THE DEAD CENTURIES Premiere “Blood Dragon” Guitar Playthrough via New Noise Mag

Debut Album “Race Against Time” Out Now!

L-R – Jacob McSheffrey – Guitar , Bryant McNamara – Drums, Adam Tremblett – Guitar (Photo Credit: Adrienne Row-Smith)

Unleashing their debut album “Race Against Time” this past January, Ottawa’s instrumental progressive metal trio THE DEAD CENTURIES’ full length features ten tracks of melodic, high energy and refreshing material. Influenced by Protest The Hero, Periphery, Paul Gilbert, Sithu Aye and Intervals, their release is full of hook and sinker compositions, shining guitar riffs and overall escapades through their instrumental progressive metal. Teaming up with New Noise Magazine, THE DEAD CENTURIES are showcasing their shredding chops with their second guitar playthrough for “Blood Dragon”.

“Blood Dragon is another high energy song focusing on the interaction between guitar lines. It features a dance inspired two handed guitar section which blends complexity with listen-ability. The final section of the song changes pace for a guitar solo which features bursts of harmonized guitar to add moments of increased intensity.” comments guitarist Adam Tremblett.

Watch the shredding at the following link: http://newnoisemagazine.com/dead-centuries-blood-dragon-playthrough/

“Race Against Time” is available on Bandcamp, iTunes and Google Play.

Album Stream – https://youtu.be/w8H3hEUtwwg

Guitar Playthrough – Reboot – https://youtu.be/wLurKYMVEv4

Track Listing:
1. Freddy Lounds (4:07)
2. Gotham (4:18)
3. Reboot (3:33)
4.Tree Fort (5:49)
5. Blood Dragon (4:34)
6. Attack of The Mutant (3:57) ft. guest solo Jeff Tremblett
7. Venus Gospel (4:52)
8. Overdrive (4:29) ft. guest guitar solo James Krul (Mandroid Echostar)
9. Attack of The Mutant Pt. II (4:40)
10. Souvenir (5:14)
Album Length: 45:37

Album Band Line Up:
– Adam Tremblett – Guitar, Bass, Programming
– Bryant McNamara – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
– Adam Tremblett – Guitar
– Bryant McNamara – Drums
– Jacob McSheffrey – Guitar

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/thedeadcenturies
https://twitter.com/deadcenturies
https://www.youtube.com/thedeadcenturies
https://www.instagram.com/thedeadcenturiesband
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-b5f
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

About:

Visionary and highly influential writer Michael Moorcock, who worked with the bands Hawkwind and Blue Oyster Cult, memorably stated that ‘it is the business of the future to be dangerous’.

Ottawa three-piece THE DEAD CENTURIES are both futuristic and dangerous…which is as it should be. Influenced by Protest The Hero, Periphery, Paul Gilbert, Sithu Aye and Intervals, THE DEAD CENTURIES can easily hold their heads up in such exalted company.

Composing and performing technically precise instrumental progressive metal, THE DEAD CENTURIES are rich in virtuosity, melody, compositional skills, and most importantly…they create superb music to listen to. This isn’t the sound of three musicians showing off their undoubted skills, rather they are serving their songs above all else, with every fibre of their beings, every neuron firing in their minds, every tendon in their bodies. In a sense it is as if the three musicians that make up THE DEAD CENTURIES have become one mind in their own music. Their debut album “Race Against Time” was released on January 26th, 2018.

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“High energy instrumental metal, The Dead Centuries are all about massive hooks, futuristic riffs & technical melody. Opener Freddie Lounds is rich in skill, showcasing how a trio’s different abilities can combine to make something that sounds so grand & complete.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“they’re not here to show you their muscles, but to share their record collection with you through a bright, pacey, grinning album that deserves every spin. Ace.” – Overdrive Mag

“Race Against Time features ten tracks of high energy material that would be an ideal piece to add to the collection of any fan of progressive metal.” – Pure GrainAudio

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0 DEEP DARK RIVER (Vesperia’s Morgan Rider) Premieres Debut Single “The Golden Bough” via PureGrainAudio

March 9, 2018
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· Morgan Rider and The Deep Dark River · Music News

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DEEP DARK RIVER (Vesperia’s Morgan Rider) Premieres Debut Single “The Golden Bough” via PureGrainAudio

Best known for his vocals and bass playing in Canada’s much loved Vesperia, Morgan Rider is proud to reveal is his first single “The Golden Bough” via PureGrainAudio.com from his upcoming debut self-titled album for his new side project DEEP DARK RIVER. 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.

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.”

Listen to the “The Golden Bough” at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/scale-the-the-golden-bough-to-hear-deep-dark-rivers-new-single-exclusive-premiere

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

Show Dates:
March 9 – Whitby, ON – Melanie Pringles
March 11 – Bowmanville, ON – Manantler Craft Brewery

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 Out Now! Australia’s GREYSTONE CANYON Wild West Inspired Debut Album “While The Wheels Still Turn” via Rockshots Records; Premiere New Video “Take Us All” via PureGrainAudio

March 9, 2018
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· Greystone Canyon (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 9, 2018

For fans of Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth, Black Label Society

Out Now! Australia’s GREYSTONE CANYON Wild West Inspired Debut Album “While The Wheels Still Turn”

Premiere New Video “Take Us All” via PureGrainAudio

Out March 9th via Rockshots Records

Out now as of March 9th, Australia’s GREYSTONE CANYON have released their Wild West inspired debut album “While The Wheels Still Turn” via ROCKSHOTS RECORDS in Europe, U.S.A and Canada with its Australian release on Hellfire Records set for March 12th. Celebrating the album’s release, the band have teamed up with PureGrainAudio.com for the premiere of their new video “Take Us All”.

Watch it now at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/videos/australia-s-greystone-canyon-takes-us-all-with-their-new-lyric-video-exclusive-premiere

Inspired by legends like Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth and King Diamond, “While The Wheels Still Turn” is an album devoted to the love for old western cowboy films and the images these films conjure, the vast plains, endless horizons and the freedom of the Wild West. The album was tracked at Goatsound Studios in Melbourne, Australia, and then mixed in Canada, making the album a real rock n’ roll frequent flyer. Mixing duties were undertaken by none other than Grammy nominated producer and legend Glen Robinson, who had engineered, mixed and produced equally legendary acts like Annihilator, Queensryche and Voivod.

Vocalist/guitarist Darren Cherry comments:

“We really wanted to make an album similar to old Ozzy Osbourne record where songs like ‘I Don’t Know’ and ‘Goodbye To Romance’ can sit comfortably. This is music from the heart and soul!”

“While The Wheels Still Turn” is available on Amazon here and www.Rockshots.eu.

Track Listing:
1. Keeping Company With The Dead (0:45)
2. Astral Plane (4:13)
3. In These Shoes (4:54)
4. Cinco Cuerda Bandito (1:36)
5. Take Us All (5:11)
6. Sombrero Serenade (1:25)
7. River of Fire (4:35)
8. Path We Stray (4:41)
9. The Sun Sets (6:17)
Album Length: 33:41

GREYSTONE CANYON is
Darren Cherry – Vocals / Guitars
Richard Vella – Guitars
Dave Poulter – Bass
Luke Wilson – Drums

For more info:
http://www.rockshots.eu
http://www.facebook.com/greystonecanyon
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-boh
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0 NORTH HAMMER Unleash New Track “Magic Mead” via AntiChrist Mag; Debut Album “Stormcaller” Out March 16th

March 8, 2018
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· Music News · North Hammer

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Montreal, QC – March 8, 2018

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

NORTH HAMMER Unleash New Track “Magic Mead” via AntiChrist Mag

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.

Andrew explains the significance of his band’s name.

“The ‘north’ part was a representation of the common theme winter that comes up in metal music, including folk metal. It is also a reference to my native Canada. ‘Hammer’ is a reference to Mjolnir, Thor’s Hammer!”

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 Antichrist Mag, NORTH HAMMER is premiering the third single “Magic Mead”, which can be heard at the following link: http://antichristmagazine.com/song-premiere-north-hammer-magic-mead/

Andrew James comments:

“‘Magic Mead takes us to the lodgings of the hero as he celebrates a glorious victory with his fellow brothers in arms over a distant tyrant king. As the militia feast and drink to their new found glory, a strange and fantastical looking woman catches his attention away from the camp. The magic mead part of it is contributed to his magical encounter with this woman as he follows her further into the night. Hallucinations start to happen and he eventually loses control of himself and passes out. This is the reason I chose to put the more blasty and dark ending to the song.”

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.

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

Song Stream – Avatar – https://youtu.be/wZC026VD8R4

Song Stream – Wanderer – https://youtu.be/QtES0i6ntKI

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

“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

“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

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0 Bravewords Video Premiere: “Scarlet Wood” By SHADYGROVE Ft. Members of Elvenking, Sound Storm, Evenoire; New Album “In The Heart of Scarlet Wood” Out April 6th

March 8, 2018
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· Music News · Shadygrove - Rockshots Records

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For fans of Loreena McKennitt, Enya, Blackmore’s Night

Bravewords Video Premiere: “Scarlet Wood” By SHADYGROVE Ft. Members of Elvenking, Sound Storm, Evenoire

New Album “In The Heart of Scarlet Wood” Out April 6th

Featuring members from Elvenking, Evenoire, and Sound Storm, Italy’s SHADYGROVE will be releasing their debut album “In The Heart of Scarlet Wood” via Rockshots Records on April 6th. Fans of Blackmore’s Night and Loreena McKennitt will find much to love on this debut album with its acoustic heaviness being truly original and special. SHADYGROVE make music as fresh as tomorrow’s dawn.

“folk, ethnic, acoustic Celtic pop. We are trying to bring the popular music of our regions, mixed with Celtic and Medieval music, to a more modern view without altering its soul. We write very evocative songs to guide the listener on a journey to where nature still rules.” says violinist Fabio ‘Lethien’ Polo.

Vocalist Lisy Stefanoni adds:

“We love the different styles of folk music and the various approaches of the main musicians. We also love the Celtic music. In the metal genre, folk metal inspires us the most. We listen to bands like Eluveitie, In Extremo, also symphonic projects like Ayreon and The Gentle Storm. Those who love folk-metal will certainly appreciate our songs because we all come from that musical background. We take our fans on a journey to a place where myths are real and there is evidence of the magic forces of our planet. In this world the listener can meet legendary creatures walking into enchanted landscapes or see ancient rituals happening.”

Teaming up with Bravewords.com, SHADYGROVE are premiering their new video for the first single “Scarlet Wood”.

Watch it now at this link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-shadygrove-featuring-elvenking-sound-storm-evenoire-members-debut-scarlet-wood-music-video

“In The Heart of Scarlet Wood” is set for release via Rockshots Records on April 6th, 2018 and available for pre-order here.

Track Listing:
1. Scarlet Wood (4:37)
2. My Silver Seal (5;56)
3. The Port Of Lisbon (3:42)
4. Eve Of Love (5:30)
5. This Is The Night (5:18)
6. Cydonia (4:39)
7. Northern Lights (5:56)
8. Let The Candle Burn (5:27)
9. Queen Of Amber (6:02)
Album Length: 47:12

SHADYGROVE is
Simone Morettin – Drums, Ethnic Percussions
Fabio “Lethien” Polo – Violin
Lisy Stefanoni – Vocals, Flute
Matteo Comar – Guitar
Davide Papa – Bass)
Elena Crolle – Keyboards

For more info:
http://www.rockshots.eu
http://www.shadygrovefolk.com
http://www.facebook.com/shadygrove.italy
http://www.instagram.com/shadygrovefolk
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bwL
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0 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Unleash Free Digital Sampler of 2018 Competing Bands; One Independent Canadian Band To Play At Wacken Open Air (Germany) World’s Largest Metal Festival

March 2, 2018
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· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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Montreal, QC – March 2, 2018

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Wacken Metal Battle Canada Unleash Free Digital Sampler of 2018 Competing Bands

One Independent Canadian Band To Play At Wacken Open Air (Germany) World’s Largest Metal Festival

Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to present this year’s 2018 free digital sampler of competing bands from across the country. This year’s compilation features hours of headbanging tracks from Canada’s up and coming underground metal talents!

Get your FREE DOWNLOAD at the following link: https://wackenmetalbattlecanada.bandcamp.com/album/wacken-metal-battle-canada-compilation-vol-5

Crowning one Canadian champion from 2013 to 2016 to play Wacken Open Air, the world’s largest metal festival in Wacken, Germany, WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA returns for its fifth edition after a one year hiatus in 2017. This year’s 2018 edition is being hosted in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City and will witness bands from across the country battle for to one perform at the prestigious festival and join previous winners Hamilton’s Profaner (2016), Oshawa’s Vesperia (2015), Montreal’s Mutank (2014 winners) and Toronto’s Crimson Shadows (2013) whom have had the honour of playing in front of thousands.

The 2018 battles and participating bands are as follows (rounds listed by city):

Vancouver, BC

Round 1
Date: Sunday, March 11
Venue: The Red Room (398 Richards St.)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/167370220658537/
Bands:
Apollyon – http://apollyon-ca.bandcamp.com
God Said Kill – http://godsaidkill.bandcamp.com
KOSM – http://kosmofficial.bandcamp.com
Liberatia – http://liberatia.bandcamp.com
Obsidian – http://obsidianvancouver.bandcamp.com
TRUENT – http://truentmetal.bandcamp.com

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Calgary, AB

Round 1
Date: Friday, January 12
Venue: Dickens Pub (1000 9 Ave SW.)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/177110296227778/
Bands:
Blackest Sin – http://www.facebook.com/BlackestSin
DETHGOD – http://www.facebook.com/DETHGOD – WINNER
Hammerdrone – http://hammerdrone.bandcamp.com – WINNER
King Mammoth – http://www.facebook.com/King-Mammoth-426930390834114

Round 2
Date: Friday, January 26
Venue: Dickens Pub (1000 9 Ave SW.)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/555752631427435/
Bands:
Beneath the Wicked – http://www.beneaththewicked.com
Detherous – http://detherous.bandcamp.com
Gales of Avalon – http://galesofavalon.bandcamp.com – WINNER
Nuclear Oath – http://nuclearoath.bandcamp.com
Subsume – http://subsume.bandcamp.com – WINNER

Round 3
Date: Saturday, February 10
Venue: Distortion (3828 MacLeod Trail S.)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/2035301500053228/
Bands:
Accostal – http://accostal.bandcamp.com – WINNER
Heyoka’s Mirror – http://heyokasmirror1.bandcamp.com
Red Cain – http://redcain.bandcamp.com
To The Mountains – http://www.facebook.com/2themountains
WORLD CLASS WHITE TRASH – http://worldclasswhitetrash.bandcamp.com – WINNER

Calgary Final
Date: Friday, February 23
Venue: Dickens Pub (1000 9 Ave SW.)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/1770759179642457/
DETHGOD – http://www.facebook.com/DETHGOD
Hammerdrone – http://hammerdrone.bandcamp.com – WINNER
Gales of Avalon – http://galesofavalon.bandcamp.com
Subsume – http://subsume.bandcamp.com
Accostal – http://accostal.bandcamp.com
World Class White Trash – http://worldclasswhitetrash.bandcamp.com

Western Final
Date: Friday, April 6
Venue: Dickens Pub (1000 9 Ave SW.)
Event Link: TBA
Bands: More TBA
Wasted Heretics http://wastedheretics.bandcamp.com – SASKATOON WINNER
Hammerdrone – http://hammerdrone.bandcamp.com – CALGARY WINNER
TBA – EDMONTON WINNER
TBA – VANCOUVER WINNER

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Edmonton, AB

Round 1
Date: Sunday, February 18
Venue: The Starlite Room (10030 102 St NW.)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/1780311995333659/1780328825331976/
Bands:
Breaking The Silent http://www.facebook.com/BreakingTheSilent – WINNER
Juliet Ruin http://julietruin.com
Protosequence http://protosequence.bandcamp.com – WINNER
Tymo http://tymoband.bandcamp.com

Round 2
Date: Thursday, March 15
Venue: Temple – The Starlite Room (10030 102 St NW.)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/169319503846144/
Bands:
Dahlmers Realm http://www.reverbnation.com/dahlmersrealmsexmetal
Remnants http://remnants2.bandcamp.com
Sins Of Sorrow http://silverthornmetal.wixsite.com/silverthornmetal
Sol Runner http://solrunner.bandcamp.com/album/no-hope-demo

Edmonton Final
Date: Friday, March 23
Venue: Temple – The Starlite Room (10030 102 St NW.)
Event Link: TBA
Bands:
Breaking The Silent http://www.facebook.com/BreakingTheSilent (EDMONTON ROUND 1 WINNER
Protosequence http://protosequence.bandcamp.com (EDMONTON ROUND 1 WINNER)
TBA – ROUND 2 WINNER
TBA – ROUND 2 WINNER

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Saskatoon, SK

Round 1
Date: Friday, February 9
Venue: Black Cat Tavern (801 Broadway Ave.)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/383111502134411/
Bands:
WroughT http://www.facebook.com/Wroughtsaskatoon/
Rebirth http://www.facebook.com/RB306/
In Ruin http://www.facebook.com/inruinmetal
Maelstrom Vale http://maelstromvale.bandcamp.com
Wasted Heretics http://wastedheretics.bandcamp.com – WINNER

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Toronto, ON

Round 1
Date: Friday, February 9
Venue: Bovine (542 Queen St W.)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/330937574060643/
Bands:
Black Absinthe http://blackabsinthe.bandcamp.com
Centuries of Decay http://www.centuriesofdecay.com – WINNER
Teach her Treason http://teachhertreason.bandcamp.com
Burdizzo http://www.facebook.com/BurdizzoGrind
Vodnik http://vodnik.bandcamp.com

Round 2
Date: Friday, February 16
Venue: Coalition (282 Augusta Ave.)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/338778403269170/
Bands:
BLASTOMYCOSIS Official http://blastomycosis.bandcamp.com
Plethorametal http://www.facebook.com/Plethorametal/
Skull Goblet http://www.facebook.com/skullgoblet
The Curse Within http://www.facebook.com/thecursewithinofficial
Wind Cries Mary http://windcriesmary.bandcamp.com – WINNER

Round 3
Date: Friday, February 23
Venue: Rivoli (334 Queen St W.)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/2009458419292082/
Bands:
Astaroth Incarnate http://astarothincarnate.bandcamp.com – WINNER
Black Eve http://blackeve.bandcamp.com
THE BLACKCLOUD SYNDICATEhttp://theblackcloudsyndicate.bandcamp.com
Maitreya – http://maitreyamusic.bandcamp.com
My Frost – http://myfrostofficial.weebly.com

Southern Ontario Final:
Date: Saturday, March 24
Venue: Hard Luck (772A Dundas St W.)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/149368032394849/
Bands:
Lutharo http://www.facebook.com/Lutharoband (HAMILTON ROUND WINNER)
Centuries of Decay http://www.centuriesofdecay.com (TORONTO ROUND 1 WINNER)
Wind Cries Mary http://windcriesmary.bandcamp.com (TORONTO ROUND 2 WINNER)
Astaroth Incarnate http://astarothincarnate.bandcamp.com (TORONTO ROUND 3 WINNER)

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Hamilton, ON

Round 1
Date: Saturday, February 10
Venue: This Ain’t Hollywood (345 James St N.)
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/152267648763326/
Bands:
Death Perception http://deathperception4.bandcamp.com
Equivalence http://www.facebook.com/equivalencemetal/
Lutharö http://www.facebook.com/Lutharoband – WINNER
Scumcanada http://scumcanada.bandcamp.com
The Good Depression http://thegooddepression.bandcamp.com

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Ottawa, ON

Round 1
Date: Thursday, March 22
Venue: House of Targ (1077 Bank St.)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/212141199350874/
Bands:
Ominous Eclipse http://ominouseclipse.bandcamp.com
Lycanthro http://lycanthro.bandcamp.com
Sovereign Council http://sovereigncouncil.bandcamp.com
A Scar For The Wicked http://asftwband.bandcamp.com
The Dead Centuries http://thedeadcenturies.bandcamp.com

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Montreal, QC

Round 1
Date: Friday, March 16
Venue: Piranha Bar (680 Saint-Catherine St W.)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1593013987442361/
Bands:
Behind An Empire http://www.facebook.com/behindanempiremtl
DistortHead http://distortheadmetal.bandcamp.com
Ultyma http://ultyma.bandcamp.com
Dumpster Mummy http://dumpstermummy.bandcamp.com

Round 2
Date: Saturday, March 31
Venue: Piranha Bar (680 Saint-Catherine St W.)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1599714390066090/
Bands:
NonHuman Era http://nonhumanera.com
Confined to Oblivion http://confinedtooblivion.bandcamp.com
Skullmace http://skullmace.bandcamp.com
Tribal Bones http://www.facebook.com/tribalbones

Quebec Final
Date: Friday, April 27
Venue: Piranha Bar (680 Saint-Catherine St W.)
Event Link: TBA
Bands: TBA

Eastern Final
Date: Saturday, May 12
Venue: Piranha Bar (680 Saint-Catherine St W.)
Event Link: TBA
Bands: TBA

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Quebec City, QC

Round 1
Date: Saturday, April 14
Venue: Source de La Martiniere (201 de Lanaudière St.)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1785329911761153/
Bands:
Lancaster http://www.facebook.com/lancastermetal
Meet The Mailman http://meetthemailman.bandcamp.com
Ice Vinland http://www.facebook.com/siteofficielicevinland
Dépérir http://deperir.bandcamp.com/releases
Nordheim http://www.facebook.com/nordheimofficial
Restless http://www.facebook.com/RestlessMetal

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National Final
Date: Saturday, June 9
Venue: Opera House (735 Queen St E.), Toronto, ON
Event Link: TBA
Bands: TBA

About:

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition where over a hundred band’s from across the country battle each other for one to be selected and join over 20 other countries for an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 28 years.

Wacken Metal Battle 2014 Canada Finals by Ondeschocs.com: http://youtu.be/RrOGyBtqwaQ

For more info on Metal Battle Canada, please visit these links:

Official Website: http://www.metalbattle.ca

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada

Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WackenMetalBattleCAN

For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com

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Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com

FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca/ (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)

Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com

Boonsdale Records – http://www.boonsdalerecords.com

TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com

Los Cabos Drumsticks – http://www.loscabosdrumsticks.com

Dungeonworks – http://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods

The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com

Concertworks – http://www.concertworks.ca

Big Nate Productions – http://www.bignateproductions.com

Rose Management – http://www.facebook.com/RoseManagement

Indie Week – http://canada.indieweek.com

Ibanez – http://www.ibanez.com

Band-Brand – http://www.band-brand.ca

Axe Music – http://axemusic.com
Sunrise Records – http://www.sunriserecords.com

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Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio – http://www.cemrofficial.com

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0 MEKA NISM Premiere Video “The War Inside” via New Noise Mag; Set To Release New EP In 2018

March 1, 2018
by Asher
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Montreal, QC – March 1, 2018

For fans of In This Moment, Lacuna Coil, Arch Enemy, Epica, The Agonist, Jinjer

MEKA NISM Premiere Video “The War Inside” via New Noise Mag

Set To Release New EP In 2018

L-R – James Christopher Lane, Jarret Robinson, Meka Kyoto, Jay Adkisson, Bobby Keller – Photo Credit by Barry Nadler

The Cambridge English Dictionary defines mechanism as ‘a mechanical contrivance; structure of a machine.’ Well, that dictionary will soon need a new entry, which reads ‘Meka Nism: totally uncontrived, a new structure of metal music’. Originally formed in 2006 under the steampunk-sounding name of Meka Nism and the Rusty Years; the band, now known as the more streamlined MEKA NISM, has mutated into the awesome future-forming metallic behemoth it is now. Featuring a band firing on all cylinders and the most charismatic front-woman, MEKA NISM have supported legends like Mastodon, Gojira, The Offspring, Limp Bizkit, Otep and In Flames. The very diversity of their support slots speaks volumes for MEKA NISM, they are a true 21st century band, building new edifices on what has come before.Inspired by Metallica, Joan Jett, Iron Maiden, Slayer, Ghost, MEKA NISM’s sound is powerful, metallic, aggressive, melodic, and in your face. Set to unleash their new EP “The War Inside” later this year to follow their three previous releases “Live From The Machine Shop” (Live CD) (2016), “The Shift” (EP) (2015), “The Dance At The End of The World” (EP) (2013), the Orlando based band has teamed up with New Noise Magazine for the video premiere of the EP’s title track.

Guitarist Bobby Keller comments:

“We are all very excited to finally unleash our new single, “The War Inside”, to the masses! We wanted to make a song that a lot of people could relate to, especially now a days with everything going on in the world. We all have internal battles, we all have external battles, whichever one it is, there is always a positive option or choice, even though it may not be as visible. The video portrays an internal struggle from lead singer Ms. Meka, as she confronts her inner demons and finds a way out!”

Check out “The War Inside” at the following link: http://newnoisemagazine.com/meka-nism-war-inside-video/

Track Listing:
1. The War Inside (4:49)
2. These Years of Silent Screams (3:32)
3. Trailblazer (4:32)
4. Arrows of Alchemy (5:22)
5. Black Sky (4:03)
EP Length: 22:20

EP and Live Band Line Up:
– Ms. Meka (Vocals)
– Bobby Keller (Guitar)
– Chris Lane (Drums)
– Jarret Robinson (Bass)
– Jay Adkisson (Keys)

Show Dates:
March 10 – Orlando, FL – Bombshell’s Tavern – info (Wacken Metal Battle USA)
May 12 – Tampa Bay, FL – Brass Mug – info

For more info:
http://www.meka-nism.com
http://www.facebook.com/mekanismband
http://www.twitter.com/mekanismband
http://www.instagram.com/mekanismband
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bz9
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

Quick Facts:
– Played Breeding Festival in Flensburg, Germany in 2017.
– Opened Main Stage for WJRR’s Earthday Birthday 24 in April 2017.
– Headlined Local Stage at 3rd Annual Kink Music Festival.
– Ranked 2016 Orlando’s #1 Metal Band – Orlando Weekly.
– Toured with Avatar in 2016.
– Toured with Trapt and Otep in 2015.
– EP “The Shift” Named One of Top 34 Albums of 2015 – Unrated Entertainment Magazine.
– Single “From Out of Nowhere” Selected to Best of 2015 List – From the Depths Entertainment.

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“Meka Nism is a band to watch. ” – Sonic Cathedral

“Lead singer Ms. Meka is intriguing and quite compelling, both visually and with her vocal range, and the guys in her band provide the perfect vehicle for the artistic vision that they’ve managed to create together.” – I’m Music Magazine

“This band is simply what is needed in this world. I truly cannot get enough of this band and the music. Their second album “The Shift” is a work of art. The EP takes you on a journey through so many levels of brilliance in metal and rock. ” Metal Unrated

“They are an exceptionally talented 5 piece, fronted and founded by Meka, whose vocals are just mesmerizing…I feel like I can say a lot of the same things about a bunch of the songs, yet all the songs are very different. For the most part, they are all dynamic, they build and drop, they’re powerful, diverse, melodic, and heavy. You can feel the passion as well throughout, and that is often something hard to capture on a recording. The musicianship is top notch in all aspects…Easily one of my favorites of 2015. It blew me away like few things do anymore.” – The Last Exit (EP review “The Shift: Anthems For A Revolution” (2015)

“Full of energy, this band never fails to strike a chord with everyone sharing the stage from the audience. Meka’s vocals are the antithesis of the ever-present smile on her face that lights up the room. This lovely woman genuinely smiles with her eyes. The entire band is simply memorizing. Meka Nism is one of those bands that must be seen live. Don’t hesitate to meet them either. All of them are engaging, genuine and make you feel like the rock star! ” – Metal Nexus

“Orlando’s metal/operatic band, MekaNism performed songs which included “From Out of Nowhere” and “Mekamorphosis,” which got the crowd hyped for their set. Ms. Meka, with her melodious sound and great enthusiasm, was so engaged and energized throughout the performance. The rest of the band was bursting with the same energy and truly put on a memorable show.” – (Live Review) Monkey Goose Magazine

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0 Out Now! Dutch Melodic Death Metal PUREST OF PAIN (Ft. Members of DELAIN) New Album “Solipsis”

March 1, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Purest of Pain

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Montreal, QC – March 1, 2018

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

Out Now! Dutch Melodic Death Metal PUREST OF PAIN (Ft. Members of DELAIN) New Album “Solipsis”

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

Combining Scandinavian metal influences with groove, ambiance, tone and melody, PUREST OF PAIN is a force to be reckoned with. Featuring 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, the Dutch melodic death metal band is proud to unleash their debut album “Solipsis” out now as of March 1st, 2018 to follow their 2013 single “Momentum” and 2011 EP “Revelations In Obscurity”.

“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).

“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.

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 Calgary’s YYC Music Awards 2018 Submissions Now Open!

March 1, 2018
by Asher
· Calgary's YYC Music Awards · Music News · YYC Music Awards

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Montreal, QC – March 1, 2018

Calgary’s YYC Music Awards 2018 Submissions Now Open!

YYCMusicAwards.com

Recognizing the talent and achievements of Calgary’s music community, the YYC MUSIC AWARDS shines the spotlight on artists from one of Canada’s most vibrant and eclectic scenes. Hosting their 3rd annual gala this coming Fall 2018 on September 23rd at The Palace Theatre (219 8 Ave SW), the YYCMA‘s have open submissions to Calgary’s homegrown talent beginning March 1st and ending on May 31st.

This year’s 2018 awards will honour members of the Calgary music community in 19 categories (listed below).
Apply for the 2018 YYC Music Awards at the following link:
https://yycmusicawards.com/apply/online-submission-form/

Please note submission requirements:
Recording Submission:
The album or single must have been commercially released between March 1st, 2017 and February 28th, 2018 to be eligible. This time frame will be strictly enforced, and the YYCMA will not accept submissions for materials released outside this time frame. Singles may not be part of a collection previously nominated.

Who can apply?
Artists from the Calgary area, including Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Strathmore and areas up to a maximum 125 km radius of the City of Calgary.

Deadline:
To be considered for a 2018 YYC Music Award, submissions must be received by midnight Mountain Time on May 31, 2018. No extensions will be granted.

Category Description & Eligibility:
Full Details can be read here.

2018 YYC Music Awards Categories:

Recording Awards:
Artists may only submit to one of the following categories:

– Alternative Recording of the Year
– Blues/Jazz Recording of the Year
– Classical Recording of the Year
– Country Recording of the Year
– Folk Recording of the Year
– Metal Recording of the Year
– Pop Recording of the Year
– Rock Recording of the Year
– Urban/EDM Recording of the Year
– World Music Recording of the Year

Artistic/Industry Awards:
Artists may submit to more than one of these categories:

– Female Artist of the Year
– Group of the Year
– Industry Person of the Year
– Male Artist of the Year
– Music Video of the Year
– People’s Choice Award
– Single of the Year
– Songwriter of the Year
– Zackariah and The Prophets Memorial Award

2017 YYCMA Winners – https://yycmusicawards.com/categories/2017-winners/

The YYC MUSIC AWARDS is also accepting volunteer applications leading up to, and for the gala, along with membership for the Calgary Music Selection Committee (CMSC), who are voting members.

For more info:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/YYCMusicAwards

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/YYC_MusicAwards

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/YYCMusicAwards

Sponsorship Inquiries:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com/sponsorship

About:
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS celebrates the artists that embrace Calgary as home; entertaining and supporting its arts and culture. The award event was founded by music industry professionals, with backgrounds in artist management, booking agents, media as well as recording studio production/engineering.

DIRECTORS | ORGANIZERS
Leanne Harrison | Program Director
Shannon Ambrose | Public Relations & Media Director
Sarah Fiedler | Artist Liaison
Erin HaII | Sponsorships & Fundraising

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