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0 One Man Studio Band NATE BOHNET Offers Free Album Download “Therapeutic Destruction”

February 28, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Nate Bohnet

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Montreal, QC – February 28, 2018

One Man Studio Band NATE BOHNET Offers Free Album Download “Therapeutic Destruction”

Nate Bohnet – Photo Credit: Brittany Boles

One man studio artist and Nuclear Oath bassist NATE BOHNETs offering his debut solo album “Therapeutic Destruction” released earlier this February for Free Download or Pay What Ya Want on his Bandcamp at the following link: https://natebohnet.bandcamp.com/album/therapeutic-destruction

The album was recorded, mixed and mastered with his producer touch at his Medicine Hat, AB based Octave Studios. Sharing with the world his emotional, groovy, melodic, organic, and therapeutic sounds, these 14 tracks are cut from the very heart, and are a sonic sampling of a man’s soul, and while such cuts are deep and painful, the art created thereof is that of pain purged, for creator and listener alike, a symbiotic salvation if you will. Having lost his parents as a very young child; Nate has truly experienced what he writes about.

NATE BOHNET comments:

“This album is centred around the concept that music is therapy. We all go through times in our lives where nothing seems to make sense, everything is on the edge, and you don’t know what will happen next. We have all loved, laughed, lost, and experienced tremendous grief and joy in our time alive. ‘Therapeutic Destruction’ means harnessing all the negative energy that comes into your life, and unleashing it in music that some might consider destructive. I felt that the title fits the main idea of the album; using music as a way of therapy and harnessing it in such a way as to allow myself to deal with aspects of my life, and if one song reaches you and connects with you; it has done its job. The overarching message is that regardless of all these low points in our lives, all we have to do is push forward and strive. The only thing holding you back is your mind.”

“Therapeutic Destruction” is also available for on iTunes, Spotify and all other major online retailers.

Track Listing:
1. Breaking Through The Walls 04:26
2. The Sensation Of Falling 03:56
3. Chaotic (Feat: Regan Mayer) 04:40
4. The Infinite Struggle (Feat: Tokey & Pete Mercer) 03:41
5. Blight Of The Mind (Feat: Colton Charette & Cesar Hicken) 04:05
6. Ships In The Sky 04:48
7. The Painted World 06:08
8. Serpents Tongue (Feat: Nathan Trash) 02:49
9. Suicidal Illusions (Feat: Pete Mercer) 04:28
10. My Liberation (Feat: Kelson James) 04:09
11. Silence Falls (Feat: As A Vessel) 04:12
12. Hollow (Feat: Chris Saunders) 04:07
13. Homeward Bone (Feat: Micah Kutzley) 04:20
14. Covered In Stone (Feat: Chandler Weinkauf) 05:08
Album Length: 1:00:47

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/natebohnet
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bkX
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0 UK Groove Death Metal BLOODSHOT DAWN Announce Cross Canada Tour; New Album Out Now! “Reanimation”

February 28, 2018
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· Bloodshot Dawn · Music News

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UK Groove Death Metal BLOODSHOT DAWN Announce Cross Canada Tour

New Album Out Now! “Reanimation”

L-R- Morgan Reid – Guitar, Vox, Josh McMorran – Guitar, Vox – James Stewart -Drums
Photo Credit: Zeleny Ca

UK groove death metallers BLOODSHOT DAWN announce their first cross Canada tour this coming April in support of their third full length album “Reanimation”unleashed this past January via Hostile Media. The tour will kick off in Quebec City on April 17th and wrap up in Calgary on May 1st. Supporting the band across the country will be Cambridge, ON’s AEPOCH. Canada is also guitarist Morgan Reid’s home country and it’s a special return home for him. The Canadian shredder joined the band’s line up after previous guitarist Ben Ellis went on to perform with Scar Symmetry. Reid is now part of BLOODSHOT DAWN‘s fresh assault that includes sticksman James Stewart of Vader fame on drums, new bass player Giacomo Gastaldi along with vocalist and guitarist Josh McMorran.

“We are hitting Canada this April and we are excited to perform in North America for the first time. We’re looking forward to headbanging with all our Canadian fans and visiting the beautiful country our guitarist Morgan grew up in.” says band leader Josh McMorran.

First formed in 2003, BLOODSHOT DAWN have evolved into a technically ferocious extreme metal outfit. Hailed by Terrorizer Magazine as a band that delivers “blistering live shows”, BLOODSHOT DAWN has become a household name in the UK underground along with truly establishing themselves as a heavyweight act amongst their peers and the worldwide metal scene. They have toured across the UK, Japan, India, Ireland, most of Europe plus have supported bands like Fleshgod Apocalypse, Vader, Scar Symmetry, Wintersun, Krisiun, Decapitated and more along with performing on major festivals Bloodstock Open Air (UK), Hammerfest (UK), UK Techfest, Metal Days (Slovenia) and Mav Festival (Italy).

Their latest album “Reanimation” features prominent guests including Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy, Nevermore), Paul Wardingham, Ken Sorceron (Abigail Williams, The Faceless) and Mendel Bij De Leij (Aborted). The album was mixed and mastered by Per Nilsson from Scar Symmetry while artwork was completed by Chris Kewli & Tomasz Strzalkowski.

A full stream of “Reanimation” can be heard on Bandcamp here plus is available for stream and download on Hostile Media’s online store here, iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby and all other major online retailers.
Lyric Video – Survival Evolved

Lyric Video – Reanimation

BLOODSHOT DAWN “Reanimation” Canada Tour 2018
April 17 – Quebec City, QC – Le Scanner
April 18 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
April 19 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf
April 20 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck – info
April 21 – Kitchener, ON – Schwaben Club – info
April 22 – Guelph, ON – Silence – info
April 24 – Winnipeg, MB – The Doghouse
April 25 – Regina, SK – Cloud 9 Live – info
April 26 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern (formerly Vangelis) – info
April 27 – Edmonton, AB – Brixx – info
April 28 – Vancouver, BC – Astoria – info
April 29 – Kelowna, BC – Muninn’s Post – info
April 30 – TBA
May 1 – Calgary, AB – Distortion- info

Track Listing:
1. Seared Earth (4:22)
2. Graviton Nightmare (5:53)
3. Survival Evolved (4:27)
4. Upon the Throne of Fear (3:32)
5. Controlled Conscious (3:42)
6. Soul Affliction (4:20)
7. Shackled (4:35)
8. Battle for the Omniverse (6:03)
9. DNA Reacquisition (1:39)
10. Reanimated (5:36)
Album Length: 44:14

Band Line Up:
Josh McMorran – Guitar / Vocals
Morgan Reid – Guitar / Vocals
James Stewart – Drums
Giacomo Gastaldi – Bass

Album Info and Credits:
Release Date: January 12, 2018
Label: Hostile Media
Distribution: PHD (Europe), MVD (America)
– All songs performed by Bloodshot Dawn
– All songs written by Josh McMorran & Morgan Reid
– Produced by Bloodshot Dawn
– Mixed & Mastered by Per Nilsson
– Artwork by Chris Kewli & Tomasz Strzalkowski
– Reanimation Guest Appearances:
Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy, Nevermore), Paul Wardingham, Ken Sorceron (Abigail Williams, The Faceless), Mendel Bij De Leij (Aborted)

For more info:
https://www.hostilemedia.net
http://www.facebook.com/bloodshotdawn
http://www.twitter.com/bloodshotdawn
http://www.instagram.com/bloodshotdawn
http://www.youtube.com/bloodshotdawnuk
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bBmDiscography:
2007 – Coalition Of Terror – EP
2011 – Slaves To The Lie – EP
2012 – Self Titled – LP
2014 – Demons – LP
2018 – Renanimation – LP

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“Bloodshot Dawn are flying the flag for smart and geeky metal!” – Metal Hammer

“Bloodshot Dawn might just become a household name for metalheads.” – Alternative Press

“If it doesn’t get the blood coursing, you’ll need to seek medical advice.” – Metal Wani

“Reanimation doesn’t mess around. Anywhere. From “Seared Earth” to “Reanimated” itself, there’s not a dull patch.” – The Moshville Times

“Terrific album!” – No Clean Singing

“The songwriting craft on Reanimation is hearteningly strong and this is already in the running for one of our top 10 death metal albums of 2018.” – Worship Metal

“A masterful performance which will leave you cowering on the floor begging for more.” – Uber Rock

“The tight execution of all their playing is phenomenal… ‘Reanimation’ is definitely something you should look out for.” – Metal Ireland

“Back from the brink of extinction, Bloodshot Dawn still carry quite a venomous bark.” – Dead Rhetoric

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0 Reminder – Ottawa – March 2 @ Live On Elgin – Hometown Nerd Rockers DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Return From Euro Tour

February 27, 2018
by Asher
· Double Experience · Music News

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

Reminder – Ottawa – March 2nd – Hometown Nerd Rockers DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Return From Euro Tour

Performing New Single “AI Freaks Me Out” and more!

“AI Freaks Me Out” Party @ Live On Elgin presented by Rebel 101.7FM and The Ingenium Foundation

Date: Friday, March 2
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: LIVE on Elgin, 220 Elgin St., Ottawa, Ontario K2P1L7
Cost: $10
Advance Tickets: https://www.liveonelgin.com/products/double-experience-single-release-show

Rebel 101.7 and The Ingenium Foundation present an evening of rock, robots, and more!

First there was MAGFest, then a 6 week UK/European tour, and now another brand new single from Ottawa’s own Double Experience!

There will be “AI Freaks Me Out” themed cocktails and loot crates for all.

$1 of each ticket will go towards The Ingenium Foundation, which supports programs and projects across Canada’s three national museums of science and innovation. Proceeds from this event will support their STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) learning programs at the Canada Science and Technology Museum.

With special guests Dube and F8-Bit, an instrumental jazz group specializing in video game themes.

Tickets $10
Doors: 7:30

A limited number of tickets are available on the Live on Elgin website.

Come throw your favorite Ottawa nerds a homecoming like no other and prove that the human experience is still the superior experience compared to a night spent glued to social media time-lines and algorithms.

We thank you for helping inspire tomorrow’s innovators!

Listen to “AI Freaks Me Out” at the following links:

Youtube: https://youtu.be/zbf5ZOvow4E

Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yb589sbf

For more info:
www.2xxp.com
http://www.facebook.com/doubleexperience
http://www.twitter.com/2xExperience

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

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

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

“The songs on this, 9 track, album are narrative driven and mammoth in proportion. Songs like ‘AAA‘ and ‘Godzilla‘ are glorious sagas of esoteric depth. There is a power on this album that is both new and old.” – 925 Rebellion

0 Album Stream Premiere: Ukrainian Atmospheric Prog SLEEP IN HEADS “On The Air” via Prog-Sphere; “On The Air” Out March 1st via Noizr

February 27, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Sleep In Heads

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For Fans of Opeth, Porcupine Tree, The Gathering, Katatonia, Anekdoten, Anathema, The Pineapple Thief

Album Stream Premiere: Ukrainian Atmospheric Prog SLEEP IN HEADS “On The Air” via Prog-Sphere

“On The Air” Out March 1st via Noizr

L-R – Roman (Drums), Sonya (Vocals), Fann (Bass), Serj (Guitars), Natali (Violins)

Photo Credit: Galyna Dobrydina

Formed in 2015, Kyiv, Ukraine’s atmospheric prog metal rockers SLEEP IN HEADS will be unleashing their debut full-length album “On the Air” on March 1st via Noizr. Before it’s officially out, the band have teamed up with Prog-Sphere for the exclusive full stream of their debut album. If you’re a fan of bands like Opeth, Porcupine Tree, The Gathering, Katatonia, Anekdoten, Anathema, The Pineapple Thief you are not going to want to miss this one. The quintet offer fans quality crafted dreamscapes, groovy riffs, charming female vocals and violins, all blended into a dynamic musical journey.

Vocalist and band lyricist Sonya comments:

“The album’s title “On the Air” perfectly reflects its concept – it’s a life here and now, a life filled with all kinds of emotions, events, moods, like a song on the air. Each track encourages you not to become isolated, but to be open and sincere. Live so as not to destroy that important balance between your consciousness and the world.”

Check out “On The Air” streaming below and if ya like what you hear, the album pre-order is available on Bandcamp (Digital + CD), iTunes, Amazon, Google Play.

Album Stream – “On The Air” – http://www.prog-sphere.com/specials/sleep-in-heads-album-premiere/

Track Listing:
1. Pacifying (7:35)
2. Vagrant (6:47)
3. Deceiver (4:42)
4. Time Like the Sand (6:37)
5. Blue Fear (7:00)
6. Secret Shelter (7:18)
Album Length: 40:01

For more info:
https://noizr.com
https://www.facebook.com/sleepinheads
https://www.instagram.com/sleepinheads_band
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“This is a beautiful but groovy sounding album with outstanding vocals. It is a must listen to for any metal fan. You are guaranteed that when listening to this album you will be transported to another mystical world.” – Baby Dolls and Razor Blades

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0 DEEP DARK RIVER (Vesperia’s Morgan Rider) Posts GHOST Acoustic Blues Cover Video “Square Hammer”

February 23, 2018
by Asher
· Morgan Rider and The Deep Dark River · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 23, 2018

DEEP DARK RIVER (Vesperia’s Morgan Rider) Posts GHOST Acoustic Blues Cover Video “Square Hammer”

DEEP DARK RIVER, the acoustic doom, folk, blues, ambient and soul side project from Vesperia‘s Morgan Rider has posted a new video covering GHOST‘s “Square Hammer”.

Rider comments:

“This week I created a blues version of Ghost’s single ‘Square Hammer’. I knew I wanted to do something a little different with this video when I noticed my stag skull as well as my wife’s geode collection. They made a couple awesome elements for this video. Enjoy the video! Be sure to subscribe to my channel! I upload new videos every week.”

Watch “Square Hammer” at the following link:

Rider was inspired to create DEEP DARK RIVER by 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, Woods of Ypres and SIG:AR:TYR .

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:

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

Show Dates:
March 3 – Whitby, ON – Brock St Brewery (afternoon show from 2-4:30) – info
March 3 – Oshawa, ON – The Beer Drum
March 9 – Whitby, ON – Melanie Pringles

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
http://deepdarkriver.bandcamp.com

BIO:

Born in Toronto in 1989, singer, songsmith and multi-instrumentalist, Morgan Rider had his earliest imaginings of life as a musician while contending with a tumultuous childhood at home.

Often overhearing his mother – who is a trained operatic soprano – rehearsing in the kitchen, his love of music and his understanding of it began to blossom at an early age. His mornings and evenings were soon spent banging away on an old Dominion upright piano – made in the town he now resides – often to the displeasure of those around him.

Despite his ever changing family and residential climates, music remained an integral component to his maturity. In high school he would often skip class to sit in the woods to play guitar. It would also not be uncommon to see him braving a snowstorm with his guitar across his back to walk several kilometres to guitar lessons.

It is not hard to imagine that his main priority remained with music after high school, while most of his peers went on to office and factory jobs or the trades. As his freedom expanded, so too did his ambitions.

As Morgan cast his net further, he began to perform shows further distances away which began to create a small audience of peers and fans. He also began to book small shows and tours for local and out of town bands. It was not long before he was accommodating international artists.

With his expanding resources, knowledge and contacts, he began to tour his music domestically – often spending weeks or months in an old van – branching from coast to coast across Canada. In summer of 2011, Morgan was called upon by his longtime friend David Gold – who was the main songwriter and visionary of the band Woods of Ypres – to contribute his talents to Woods of Ypres for some live shows in the UK that winter. Being one of Morgan’s favourite bands, this was a sound decision for him. Unfortunately, it would not come to pass, as David died tragically months later.

Between 2012 and 2013, Morgan played his first international shows in the U.S.A. with SIG:AR:TYR and at Wacken Open Air in Germany with Crimson Shadows.

Since 2012, Morgan has performed, recorded and toured across North America, performing hundreds of gigs with a variety of heavy metal groups such as Vesperia, Crimson Shadows and SIG:AR:TYR. He also is the sole writer, engineer and visionary for his solo blues/ folk project, Deep Dark River.

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0 NEWS: PUREST OF PAIN (Featuring Members of DELAIN) Posts Guitar Playthrough “The Solipsist”; New Album “Solipsis” Out March 1, 2018

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

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Montreal, QC – February 23, 2018

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

PUREST OF PAIN (Featuring Members of DELAIN) Posts Guitar Playthrough “The Solipsist”

New Album “Solipsis” Out March 1, 2018

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

Dutch melodic death metal band PUREST OF PAIN guitarist Merel Bechtold has posted a new guitar playthrough for the band’s track “The Solipsist”, which appears on their debut album “Solipsis” out on March 1st, 2018 to follow their 2013 single “Momentum” and 2011 EP “Revelations In Obscurity”.

Check out the shredding at the following link: https://youtu.be/lJrnihMij0s

Lead by guitarist and main songwriter Merel Bechtold of DELAIN, whom also performs in much respected bands MaYaN and The Gentle Storm/Anneke van Giersbergen, the energetic quintet from Holland, which now includes DELAIN drummer Joey de Boer is a force to be reckoned with.

Check out their two fist singles combining Scandinavian metal influences with groove, ambiance, tone and melody.

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

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

Seven years in the making, from the writing process up to the final mastering to launching a successful online crowd funding campaign on Indiegogo (raising over 18,000 Euros, thank you video here), along with increasing their funds through live performances, which saw them open 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” will be available on CD, Vinyl plus as a digital release and is available for pre-order here. Their single “Terra Nil” is available for download and stream on 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.

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

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

For More Info:
http://www.purestofpain.com
http://www.facebook.com/purestofpain
http://www.instagram.com/purestofpainofficial
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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

“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 NEWS: Rockshots Records: Out Today! Italian Partycore WE HAVE THE MOON New Album “Till The Morning Comes”; New Video “Definitely Not A Serenade”

February 23, 2018
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· Music News · We Have The Moon - Rockshots Records

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Montreal, QC – February 23, 2018

For fans of Enter Shikari, Asking Alexandria, Eskimo Callboy

Rockshots Records: Out Today! Italian Partycore WE HAVE THE MOON New Album “Till The Morning Comes”

New Video “Definitely Not A Serenade”

ROCKSHOTS RECORDS is thrilled to released Italian partycore misfits WE HAVE THE MOON debut album “Till The Morning Comes” out now as of February 23rd.

Inspired by the fresh sound and attitude delivered by bands such as Asking Alexandria, Attack Attack! and Eskimo Callboy, WE HAVE THE MOON delivers tunes that experiments with metalcore, dance, pop and electronic music to arrive at their sound dubbed partycore.

Featuring 11 non-stop tracks, the concept of the debut album is to take listeners on the various stages of one long party night, from the entrance at the club to the time you get back home in the morning, stumbling on every step. The debut album is set for release on February 23, 2018 via ROCKSHOTS RECORDS and follows their fan loved singles “Killer Party” (2017), “Unreasonable” (2016) (which appear on the album), “Blue (Eiffel65 cover)” (2016) and 2015 EP “Scream and Dance”.

As vocalist Makku comments:

“We think our fans will love the album: the new sound delivered by first our first single Killer Party was really appreciated, so we felt confident in going that direction to writing our other songs. However, we did experiment during the composition of the new tunes, which we took a serious approach to, but also had lots of fun writing. We want fans to fill the energy, fun and engage it good times while listening to it.”

“Till The Morning Comes” is available for download, streaming and CD at the following link: http://smarturl.it/WeHaveTheMoon

Music Video “Definitely Not A Serenade” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y-9i37SORU

Music Video “Killer Party”-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5JeDgmzHIs

Track Listing:
1. Y.D.S.U.Y.S (1:17)
2. Till the Morning Comes (2:57)
3. Killer Party (3:37)
4. Definitely Not A Serenade (3:46)
5. The Score 0-3 (3:22)
6. 02:00 AM Pasta Break (1:45)
7. Unreasonable (3:10)
8. This Is What We Love The Most (3:20)
9. Lovely Lights (3:38)
10. A Ghost Friend of Mine (3:29)
11. Bedtime (Outro) (1:10)
Album Length: 31:35

WE HAVE THE MOON is
Makku – Screams, Cleans and Synth
Morse – Guitar and Backing Vocals
Corey – Bass and Backing Vocals
Gedd – Drums and Clean Vocals

For more info:
http://www.rockshots.eu
http://www.wehavethemoon.wordpress.com
http://www.facebook.com/wehavethemoon
http://www.instagram.com/wehavethemoon
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bpK
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

BIO:

Mark Twain memorably wrote: “Everyone is a moon, and everyone has a dark side, which he never shows to anyone.” Well Italian Partycore/Electrocore/Metalcore band WE HAVE THE MOON have a Bright Side; which they are about to show to the whole world; throwing moonlight on the greatest parties seen in Italy since the time of the Romans!

Hail Caesar, we who about to Party salute you!

Inspired by Asking Alexandria, Enter Shikari, Eskimo Callboy, Crossfaith, and Bring Me The Horizon , WE HAVE THE MOON describe their unique sound as “sparkling, powerful, brave, passionate, genuine.”

Recently signed to Rockshots Records, they will release their aptly-titled concept album ‘Till The Morning Comes’ on February 23, 2018. Start the party countdown now!

WE HAVE THE MOON live for their band…and to party!

“The band is the strongest thing in our lives. We want to entertain and captivate, sharing our passion with as many people as possible…The moon represents the night, where our songs often take place. We own the night…We Have The Moon! Our lyrics are inspired by personal experiences, we think that having experienced in the first place certain situations is the best way to transmit them loud and clear…the concept is the party that takes place all night long!” says vocalist Makku.

Live, WE HAVE THE MOON promise…

“Energy, fun and engagement! We believe that these are the things that most distinguish our live shows, which we do coincidentally call parties! Those who know us can really see how much we change during the concert, compared to ‘behind the scenes’. The party lyrics are fully mirrored by the brilliant and catchy sound of our arrangements. Listening to our glittering sounds, anyone can imagine situations like those we describe in our songs. We expect our listeners to be reflected in the songs and what they describe, as well as them getting closer to the band’s feeling.”
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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“The album feels like one long ass party and is an ideal record for fans of Asking Alexandria and Enter Shikari. Listening to the album you just know the live shows are going to be killer. ” – Baby Dolls and Razor Blades

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0 NEWS: Vancouver Alt-Prog KOSM Premiere Music Video “Ancient Heart” via Prog-Sphere

February 22, 2018
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· KOSM · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 22, 2018

For fans of Tool, Mastodon, Gojira, The Agonist, Periphery, A Perfect Circle

Vancouver Alt-Prog KOSM Premiere Music Video “Ancient Heart” via Prog-Sphere

L-R – Jessie Grace – Vocals, Mike Slater – Guitar, Erik Leonhard – Guitar, Michael ‘Pastrami’ Mastracci – Bass, Sterling Paterson – Drums

Photo credit – Justin Forster

Vancouver progressive alternative metal KOSM have looked to the stars for inspiration, creating their own sound and story-telling mythos; a welcome break from the media-saturated negativity that threatens to overwhelm us; and like all good sci-fi / fantasy, KOSM’s songs reflect the world around us, they truly are 21st century sonic bards!

Inspired by Tool, Mastodon, The Agonist (Alissa White-Gluz era), Gojira and A Perfect Circle, KOSM have created a fan following both on their local scene and beyond, firstly with cover videos, and most recently with two singles “Ancient Heart” and “Space Mead”. The quintet is now revealing their debut music video for “Ancient Heart” with its premiere on Prog-Sphere.com. The single will appear on the band’s planned debut album entitled “Cosmonaut” slated for release later in 2018.

Drummer Sterling Paterson comments:

“We’re quite excited to debut our first music video for our single ‘Ancient Heart’. It’s a milestone for all of us because, while we’ve shot a few cover videos for YouTube, manifesting a picture to the lyrics that’s a bit more than just a bunch of dynamic shots of us playing our instruments, required a lot more thinking outside of the box. We had to work within the concept and theme of our upcoming album ‘Cosmonaut’, as well as the lyrical direction of the song itself, and taking into consideration we didn’t have much for budget, it was a lot of thinking on our feet to make something from nothing.

A lot of the credit goes to our vocalist Jessie for her creative direction and our photographer/videographer Lee Tebb for really helping us bring this video to life. It’s not like we had a few grand to throw around for special effects, professional grade audio/visual gear, etc; so working with what we had, we all couldn’t be happier.”

Watch “Ancient Heart” at this link: http://www.prog-sphere.com/specials/kosm-ancient-heart-video-premiere/

And check out their previous cover videos and playthrough for “Space Mead”below.

KOSM – Toxicity (S.O.A.D Cover) – https://youtu.be/pr8HvF5QwLU

KOSM – No One Knows (Queens of The Stone Age Cover) – https://youtu.be/-3NrxykwiFU

KOSM – Space Mead (Band Playthrough) – https://youtu.be/WjzBQvyXudI

KOSM’s current singles “Ancient Heart” and “Space Mead” are available on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Google Play.

KOSM is:
Erik Leonhard – Guitar
Mike Slater – Guitar
Jessie Grace – Vocals
Sterling Paterson – Drums
Michael Mastracci – Bass

Show Dates:
March 11 – Vancouver, BC – The Red Room (Wacken Metal Battle Canada) – info
March 31 – Vancouver, BC – Pat’s Pub & Brewhouse (Metalocalypstick Fundraiser) – info
April 18 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre w/ Sirenia, Threat Signal – info

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/kosmofficialband/
https://twitter.com/officialkosm
https://www.instagram.com/kosmofficial/
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-busAbout:
Our ancestors believed that our lives on Earth were reflected in the stars. ‘As Above, So Below’ was their wise wisdom, seeing the lights of the cosmic firmament as reflecting the lives of the people below. Moreover, they told tales, cloaked in mystical terms, but tales of the world around them, reflections through a glass darkly.Now, progressive metallers KOSM have looked to the stars for inspiration, creating their own sound and story-telling mythos; a welcome break from the media-saturated negativity that threatens to overwhelm us; and like all good SF/Fantasy, KOSM’s songs reflect the world around us, they truly are 21st century sonic bards!Inspired by Tool, Mastodon, The Agonist (Alissa White-Gluz era), Gojira and A Perfect Circle, drummer Sterling Paterson describes their sound as “female fronted progressive alternative metal.”

Creating interest on their local scene and fan following first with cover videos, along with two singles “Ancient Heart” and “Space Mead”, Sterling is stoked for fans to hear KOSM’s planned debut ‘Cosmonaut’ set for release in 2018.

“I think our upcoming album should be received well. The authenticity and sound of this band and how it has been received just blows us away. We want to tell a story that is inspired by our love of dark fantasy and H.P Lovecraft!”

Live, KOSM really do bring their audience to another dimension.

“Despite being a heavier band, people are coming to our gigs that don’t even listen to metal and are headbanging and having a riot! Both men and women come to our shows, it’s never a boy’s club. In one of our last gigs we were swamped with people wanting autographs on gig posters. We put on a show that’s akin to Tool and Mastodon. A good balance of heavy riffs and hooks crossed with hypnotic bridges and interludes whilst delivered over a series of different time signatures. People can expect to be taken on a journey where they’ll be thrashing around one moment and swaying to the music the next!”

(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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0 NEWS: Brazilian Power Metal HIBRIA Announce New Guitarist Guga Munhoz

February 22, 2018
by Asher
· Hibria · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 22, 2018

Brazilian Power Metal HIBRIA Announce New Guitarist Guga Munhoz

Brazilian power metallers HIBRIA announce guitarist Guga Munhoz as their newest member. After a successful audition, Munhoz received an official invitation to replace guitar player Renato Osorio. Munhoz’s entrance to the band not only marks the transition from two excellent guitar players, but also the beginning of a new and exciting age in HIBRIA’s career. Take a look at this introductory video to his shredding!

Video – Hibria Introduces Guga Munhoz – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC5JaW8bcBA

Guitarist Abel Camargo comments:

“I had already seen Guga playing many times on the city’s stages (Porto Alegre, Brazil), and there was something that always called my attention, and made me confident to choose him: The stage is really his home. Playing with friends, jamming with Paul Gilbert, playing classic songs, improvising on his videos, or even opening a concert for Dream Theater playing his own instrumental songs, he has always mastered what he wanted from his guitar and showed gratitude for that moment. Besides being a versatile and shredding guitarist, he is also a born composer.”

HIBRIA released their 2016 album “XX” and 2015 self-titled album on Test Your Metal Records.

Album order available on CD here and digital here.

Music video – ‘Leading Lady’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0D-UPhDu9Y

Full stream of ‘XX’ can be heard at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/brazilian-band-hibria-unleash-full-power-metal-stream-of-new-xx-album-exclusive-premiere

1. Leading Lady (5:37)
2. Music (5:11)
3. Fools Paradise (5:41)
4. Silent Revenge (Live) (6:57)
5. Lonely Fight (Live) (4:59)
6. Tightrope (Live) (5:53)
7. Tiger Punch (Live) (6:17)
Album Length: 40:40

For more info:
http://www.testyourmetalrecords.com
http://www.hibria.com

About:

A Brazilian power metal band formed in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul in 1996. Hibria has grown in popularity in their home country plus worldwide with the successful release of five albums and a live DVD that showcases their intense concert energy (if ya never seen them in person). Their releases have reached the #1 position on sales charts for HMV stores across Japan, which has lead them to be support for such bands as Metallica, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth plus perform at Rock in Rio in Brazil and Loud Park, Japan’s most important metal festival, where they shared the main stage with some of the world’s most known bands.

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“new material is solid and it will be glorious to see it performed live. You better believe I’ll be banging my head in the front row when the bands roll through NYC.” – Metal Injection

“top notch melodic speed metal played with passion and precision, this is an infectious and addictive album that will have you instantly head banging.” – Metal Gods TV

“Hibria is a headbanger’s dream. Fans of power and thrash metal will find the grooves and style of this band familiar and awesome. Pummeling drum work, fantastic guitar solos and a perfect vocal style are just some of the things that sum up just how good Hibria can be.” – Broken Neck Radio

“The album blasts off with “Pain” a wonderful fusion of Hibria’s signature speed and riffs with the style of Swing music. It was during this track that I realized that this album would be a reflection of where Hibria has come from, but also where they were going from here.” – Radio Laurier

“A fantastic and strong release” – Metal Temple

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0 NEWS: Ukrainian Atmospheric Prog Metal SLEEP IN HEADS Posts Teaser For Debut Album “On The Air”; Out March 1st via Noizr

February 21, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Sleep In Heads

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Montreal, QC – February 21, 2018

For Fans of Opeth, Porcupine Tree, The Gathering, Katatonia, Anekdoten, Anathema, The Pineapple Thief

Ukrainian Atmospheric Prog Metal SLEEP IN HEADS Posts Teaser For Debut Album “On The Air”

“On The Air” Out March 1st via Noizr

L-R – Roman (Drums), Sonya (Vocals), Fann (Bass), Serj (Guitars), Natali (Violins)

Photo Credit: Galyna Dobrydina

Formed in 2015, Kyiv, Ukraine’s atmospheric prog metal rockers SLEEP IN HEADS are unleashing their debut full-length album “On the Air” on March 1, 2018 via Noizr.

Leading up to its release, the band has posted an album teaser, which can be heard at the following link:

Comprised of Sonya (Vocals) (whom the band is named after when her name is loosely translated from Ukrainian/ Russian means “sleepyhead”), Serj (Guitars), Natali (Violins), Fann (Bass) and Roman (Drums), the quintet are offering fans a quality crafted dreamscapes, groovy riffs, charming female vocals and violins, all blended into a dynamic musical journey of the sleepers. Fans of bands like Opeth, Porcupine Tree, The Gathering, Katatonia, Anekdoten, Anathema, The Pineapple Thief are not going to want to miss this one.

Vocalist and band lyricist Sonya comments:

Album pre-order available on Bandcamp (Digital + CD), iTunes, Amazon, Google Play.

Track Listing:
1. Pacifying (7:35)
2. Vagrant (6:47)
3. Deceiver (4:42)
4. Time Like the Sand (6:37)
5. Blue Fear (7:00)
6. Secret Shelter (7:18)
Album Length: 40:01

For more info:
https://noizr.com
https://www.facebook.com/sleepinheads
https://www.instagram.com/sleepinheads_band
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