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0 NEWS: Band Submissions Now Open For ARMSTRONG METAL FEST 2018; Deadline To Apply November 1st

September 6, 2017
by Asher
· Armstrong Metal Fest · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 6, 2017

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Band Submissions Now Open For ARMSTRONG METAL FEST 2018

Deadline To Apply November 1st

Free Download – AMF’s Mountain Moshpit Vol. 2
featuring over an hour of headbanging tunes from 2017 AMF Fest performing bands
https://armstrongmetalfest.bandcamp.com/album/armstrong-metalfest-2017-mountain-moshpit-vol-2

(AMF 2017 Live Photos: Credit: Visions in Pixels by Derek Carr
(Photos of Aggression, Revocation)

Preparing for their milestone of a decade of metal in Canada’s Okanagan Valley, ARMSTRONG METALFEST is gearing up for their biggest event to date. Over the last nine years the festival has hosted a long list of bands such as Revocation, Cattle Decapitation, Suffocation, Beyond Creation, Rivers of Nihil, The Zenith Passage, Anciients, Bison, Striker, Archspire, Cryptopsy, Unleash The Archers, Ninjaspy, Vesperia, Aggression among many others for British Columbia’s largest gathering of metalheads from across Western Canada and beyond.

Planning their 2018 edition, ARMSTRONG METALFEST is now taking band submissions for the biggest mountain moshpit to ever rumble the BC Rockies.

Festival co-organizer Jesse Valstar comments:

“We are very excited to start the band submission process this year! Every year during the band submission phase for Armstrong Metal Fest we get to discover new bands that have formed and new releases from bands we have not been able to keep up with! The bands submissions we receive absolutely have an impact on our booking process. If a band doesn’t submit to the festival we assume they are unavailable. That’s why it’s important to take a little time and just send in a quick email submission.”

Bands interested in applying can fill out the following info below and email to bandsamf@gmail.com.

Band submission deadline is November 1, 2017.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING:
Band Name:
Metal Style:
Location of Band:
Estimated next Album/EP release:
Links to Band:

For more info, please visit www.ArmstrongMetalFest.ca

About:

Taking influence from Europe’s music festival circuit, Armstrong Metal Fest is a heavy metal celebration that encourages metal heads from across Canada and the globe to mosh and camp with the backdrop of great outdoors of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. What started as a backyard party in 2009 with nothing but eleven local metal bands such as Terrifier, Xul and Odinfist to name a few, has grown into a a huge success admired by the Western Canadian Metal scene. 2017 was the ninth year of the festival and was its largest year for music and attendance. Previous years of the festival have seen line ups with Cattle Decapitation, Suffocation, Beyond Creation, Dayglo Abortions, Rivers of Nihil, The Zenith Passage, Anciients, Bison BC, Striker, Crimson Shadows, Holy Grail, Archspire, Cryptopsy, Unleash The Archers, Divinity, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy, Vesperia, XUL, Odinfist, Death Toll Rising, Gomorrah among many others.

What the press is saying:

“In the past, metalheads had to travel to Germany to experience the rush a big festival, such as Wacken Open Air. But local headbangers decided to bring that feeling home with Armstrong Metalfest.” – Vernon Morning Star

“Go Big or Stay at Home: Armstrong has that welcoming feeling for rock show.” – The Valley Voice

“To witness such a gathering of talent is an absolute privilege, and for that fact alone, I will certainly be returning to Armstrong Metal Fest.” – Beatroute BC

“This festival is now going to be my yearly must-go-to event and if you’re a metal head that hasn’t attended, or a curious metal voyeur, do yourself a favour and check it out, you will not regret it.” – Abort Mag

“The Armstrong Metalfest is one such event and has grown from its initial, humble beginnings seven years ago to be a regular mainstay, with its south-central BC location making for a popular summertime destination for fans and bands alike.” Decibel Mag

Named one of the out-of-town music festivals worth the trip by The Vancouver Sun

“For metalheads, this is a great vacation where groups of all sizes can enjoy their favourite musical genre in a fun, energized environment. Not to mention, the camping!” The Permanent Rain Press

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0 NEWS: Metal Injection Premiere Colorado Black Metal Masters SAR ISATUM’s Debut Track

September 5, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Sar Isatum

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Montreal, QC – September 5, 2017

For fans of Emperor, Gorgoroth, Marduk

Metal Injection Premiere Colorado Black Metal Masters SAR ISATUM’s Debut Track

L-R – CC – Bass, JP Dalkhu – Drums, Demothi – Vocals (Photo Credit: Matthew Zinke)

Two things always contribute to creating epic original black metal. One is location, and by being based in Colorado, the Rocky Mountains provide the ideal canvas for technical symphonic black metal band SAR ISATUM to sweep broad musical brush strokes across a vast vista, musically, mentally, and physically.

The second is lyrical inspiration. SAR ISATUM eschews all the usual flogged-to-death lyrical clichés of black metal to take inspiration from a variety of sources. The very name SAR ISATUM comes from the Sumerian dialect. It means ‘King of Fire.’ Indeed, both the Sumerian and Annunaki empires provide strong lyrical inspiration.

Inspired by Emperor, Dark Funeral, Gorgoroth, Sothis and Craft, band member J.P Dalkhu describes SAR ISATUM’s music as “ethereal, nefarious, repugnant, abhorrent, cryptic.”

SAR ISATUM have high expectations of their upcoming debut album, but at the same time, SAR ISATUM create music for themselves, not copying what has come before, but fans of various styles of black metal will find much to appreciate here. As Dalkhu so lyrically says SAR ISATUM create “a variation of extreme and atmospheric black metal as if one went through a burning battlefield and witnessed horrid devastation.” Dalkhu feels that this is the best band its members have ever been a part of and are constantly evolving as musicians.

Teaming up with Metal Injection, SAR ISATUM are giving fans a sneak peak with their self-titled track from their forthcoming debut album.

The band comments:

“The song, Sar Isatum, the opening track of the album represents our own sound and influences within the band, a versatile song with a war intro that leads way to a devastating attack, a war cry and a statement to the audience by hostility nature of the band, we are the conduits of Sar Isatum and this is our ritual to capture the listener.”

Listen to SAR ISATUM at the following link: http://www.metalinjection.net/av/song-premiere/colorado-black-metal-masters-sar-isatum-drop-awesomely-evil-new-track

For those in the Denver, CO area, SAR ISATUM will be performing with Inquisition, UADA, Volahn and Crafteon on September 7th at the Roxy Theatre. Full details can be found here.

“We are gonna get on stage and take it on like a battle in a war. Expect an intense live show from us, like a fire destroying everything in its path.” says Dalkhu.

For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/Sar-Isatum-1811781679072566/
https://sarisatum.bandcamp.com/
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-aFm

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0 NEWS: NoCleanSinging Premiere BURIED REALM’s “Asphyxiation’s Lullaby” Featuring Teemu Mäntysaari (Wintersun) And Ryan Strain (Recode The Subliminal); One Man Band BURIED REALM To Unleash “The Ichor Carcinoma” Sept 29th w/ All Star Metal Guests

September 1, 2017
by Asher
· Buried Realm · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 1, 2017

For fans of Soilwork, Symphony X, Dissection, Kreator, Carcass

NoCleanSinging Premiere BURIED REALM’s “Asphyxiation’s Lullaby”
Featuring Teemu Mäntysaari (Wintersun) And Ryan Strain (Recode The Subliminal)

One Man Band BURIED REALM To Unleash “The Ichor Carcinoma” Sept 29th w/ All Star Metal Guests

Josh Dummer (all instruments and vocals) – Photo Credit – Tamara Clarke

A true visionary is a rare thing; but such a man is Josh Dummer. Providing all instruments and vocals on his creation BURIED REALM‘s debut, “The Ichor Carcinoma” with the exception of some very exciting guests such as Bob Katsionis (Firewind, Septicflesh), Brandon Ellis (Arsis, The Black Dahlia Murder, Cannabis Corpse), Christopher Amott (Arch Enemy, Armageddon), Dean Paul Arnold (Vital Remains), Marios Iliopoulos (Nightrage), Peter Wichers (Soilwork), Ryan Strain (Recode The Subliminal), Teemu Mäntysaari (Wintersun) and Travis Montgomery (Threat Signal, Jeff Loomis band). Dummer is a man who is not afraid to gaze into the abyss for music and lyrical inspiration.

Inspired by Opeth, Kreator, Old Man’s Child, Symphony X (and tons of old Hair Metal!); Dummer describes BURIED REALM‘s music as ‘fierce, cutting, technical, melodic, and memorable’. The studio project represents a hidden dimension within himself where the ‘buried disputes’ of his life are confronted only through music; where he can express musical ideas without compromising.

Eager for the fans to hear his debut album, Dummer reflects.

“I feel that listeners can appreciate it, not only on a musical level but hopefully enjoy the listening experience too. This album was a long time in the making and hopefully that translates. ‘The Ichor Carcinoma’ was originally supposed to be an EP. However, I had too many pre-production demos and didn’t want to scrap them, so I decided on a full-length, which fans can expect many guests across the entire album!”

Not afraid to draw deep from a painful wellspring of inspiration, Dummer adds.

“Many people close to me, myself included, have been though unfortunate life-threatening situations recently. No one is invincible and everyone walks though life like they are…I couldn’t ignore those events when it came to writing lyrics for this release. Some of the songs go into further detail about the terror I’ve experienced and personal demons I’ve faced. The lyrics are about the mental and physical battles of terminal illness/diseases and the attempt to rebuild.”

Teaming up with NoCleanSinging.com, Dummer reveals his second single “Asphyxiation’s Lullaby”, which features guests guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari (Wintersun) and vocalist Ryan Strain (Recode The Subliminal).

“Lyrically, this song entertains the idea of entering the spiritual realm of sleep paralysis, and pulling through the depths of such darkness. Anyone that experiences this knows how freaky it is. Another aggressive and “in your face” tune.” says Dummer.

Watch it now at the following link: http://www.nocleansinging.com/2017/09/01/an-ncs-premiere-buried-realm-asphyxiations-lullaby/

“The Ichor Carcinoma” is set for release on September 29th, 2017 with pre-order available now on Bandcamp, Amazon and iTunes.

Guitar Playthrough – “The Ichor Carcinoma” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFG3uOwGDrU

Track Listing:
1. Portal (0:34)
2. The Ichor Carcinoma (4:56)
3. Asphyxiation’s Lullaby (5:04)
4. Through These Darkened Halls (4:05)
5. Apeiron I – The Legacy (5:02)
6. On Serpent Soil (4:46)
7. Apeiron II – Global Dreamer (5:06)
8. Unscrupulous (6:15)
9. Hidden Chapter (2:20)
10. SuperSpell (8:08)
Album Length: 46:20

For more info:

http://www.facebook.com/buriedrealm
https://twitter.com/buriedrealm

EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-aAA
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0 REMINDER – KICKING OFF THIS WEEK – Sept 3 – Oct 7 – WOODHAWK “Strikes Back Tour” (AB/SK/BC) + Riff-tastic Debut LP “Beyond The Sun” Out Now! + New Video “The High Priest”

September 1, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Woodhawk

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Montreal, QC – September 2017

For Fans of Black Sabbath, The Sword, Clutch, Truckfighters, Priestess, Mastodon, Red Fang, Thin Lizzy

REMINDER – KICKING OFF THIS WEEK – Sept 3 – Oct 7 – WOODHAWK “Strikes Back Tour” (AB/SK/BC)

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

New Video “The High Priest”

Calgary’ AB’s masters of straight ahead riff-rock wizardry WOODHAWK will be hitting the road this September for their second Western Canadian tour (AB/SK/BC) (dates listed below) in support of their full length album ‘Beyond The Sun’ released this past April. The album was produced by the band with Jesse Gander (Bison, Japandroids) to follow their 2014 debut EP. Made of equal parts 1970’s Birmingham and a myriad of 21st century heavy who’s who, WOODHAWK are purveyors of riff-centric rock and roll. Capable and original, the band is able to craft anthemic fist-pumping songs while forgoing tired stoner rock clichés. With time travel tested themes of science fiction, swords and sorcery, the band’s lyrics are born from snowy winters, hot practice spaces and pages of dog-eared paperbacks. While the musicianship reinforces recollections of Black Sabbath, modern influences that have helped you smash air drums or highway speed limits are undeniably present.

The band comments:

“This tour sees us wrapping up our Western Canada touring in support of Beyond The Sun. Western Canada is so good to us. A New Hope seemed to be a lot of people’s favourite song off the album, so we thought it would be funny to pull another Star Wars reference out, with naming the tour Woodhawk Strikes Back.”

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

The album is available on digital, vinyl and CD.

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

WOODHAWK Strikes Back Tour (AB/SK/BC)
Sept 3 – Calgary, AB – Atlantic Trap and Gil
Sept 8 – Lethbridge, AB – The Slice
Sept 9 – Regina, SK – The German Club
Sept 15 – Golden, BC – The Rockwater
Sept 16 – Vancouver, BC – The Astoria
Sept 23 – Kelowna, BC – Doc Willoughby’s
Oct 7 – Edmonton, AB – UP+DT Festival – Downtown Edmonton Community League

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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0 NEWS: New Noise Mag Premiere EMPTY THREAT New Single “Heliophobia” + New EP “Shutdown Nowhere” Out Oct 6th

September 1, 2017
by Asher
· Empty Threat · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 1, 2017

For fans of Three Days Grace, Foo Fighters, I Mother Earth, Billy Talent, Rise Against

New Noise Mag Premiere EMPTY THREAT New Single “Heliophobia” + New EP “Shutdown Nowhere” Out Oct 6th

L-R: Michael Roane (Lead Vocals, Guitar) | David Jameson (Drums) | Matthew Roane (Guitar, Backing Vocals) | Ryan Dobson (Bass, Backing Vocals) – Photo Credit Zack Murray

Fusing punk, post-grunge, and prog rock, Mississauga, ON’s EMPTY THREAT are an alternative band making noise in Ontario and Quebec playing shows routinely in Toronto, London, Montreal and more. Formed in 2011 by bassist Ryan Dobson and guitarist/singer Michael Roane, the duo acquired drummer David Jameson in 2014 and soon after they recruited second guitarist Matthew Roane to solidify their line up in 2015.

Wasting no time, the quartet is now planning the release of their debut EP entitled “Shutdown Nowhere” due out October 6, 2017. Teaming up with award winning producer/engineer/mixer Glen Robinson who is known for his work with such names as The Ramones, AC/DC, GWAR, Annihilator and Voivod, the EP is their first professionally recorded release.

Vocalist / guitarist Michael Roane comments:

“We are a young band, developing our style and pushing forward to provide a new sound experience. Most of the songs we have been working on for years – and have been through multiple edits and versions. This will be our first, legitimate attempt to introduce ourselves to the world – so we hope that fans will hear our songs and feel a slight familiarity to the genre, but will appreciate the unique touch we put in our songs – as we combine elements from multiple genres and use our effects to put a different perspective on old ideas. We also want people to know first and foremost our band is about creating passionate music that may resonate with other people. On the surface, we make music that has a carefully crafted intensity – like a chained beast tugging at the leash. For those who want to dig deeper, they see how this sound represents us, as people, and our struggles to reach our potential. We connect with our fans through these shared emotions.”

The forthcoming “Shutdown Nowhere” EP will feature six new crushing tracks full of introspective verse.

Roane adds “We aim to introduce ourselves by having a “new familiarity” feel to our songs. Veterans of rock and metal should be comfortable listening to our songs, but we aim to blend in elements that will surprise them.”

Teaming up with New Noise Magazine, the band is premiering their second single “Heliophobia” off the EP.

The band comments:

“The song tells the tale of a girl pushed to the edge by the torment from those around her. Ridiculed for her imperfections, she learns to hate everyone around her and becomes resentful towards herself for what she has become. However, if either party had simply taken the higher road and stepped above the hate – none of this would have happened. “Heliophobia” refers to how people are afraid to seek the truth and light. They either shelter themselves away to ridicule or degrade others, or corrupt truths to use as a weapon. Sonically, this song is fast, tight, and punky. The music races and pauses only briefly to reflect upon the state the world is left in.”

To hear “Heliophobia”, please visit the following link: http://newnoisemagazine.com/stream-empty-threat-heliophobia/

Live, EMPTY THREAT delivers a very high-energy and engaging show where they often improvise extended bridges and endings to songs to hype the crowd more. They take the negativity and loathing present in their songs and ramp up the energy to a powerful force that is a memorable moment that their fans can walk away with.

Show Dates:
Sept 22 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar – info

For more info:
http://www.EmptyThreat.ca
https://www.facebook.com/EmptyThreatOfficial
https://twitter.com/emptythreatband
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-ax5

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0 NEWS: WARCALL Premiere New Video “Riding With Zombies” via TheSludgelord New Album “Invaders” Out October 13th via Plan B Musique + European Tour Dates (FR/DE/BE/CZ)

August 31, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Warcall

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Montreal, QC – August 31, 2017

For fans of Motorhead mixed with Dissection

WARCALL Premiere New Video “Riding With Zombies” via TheSludgelord

New Album “Invaders” Out October 13th via Plan B Musique

European Tour Dates (FR/DE/BE/CZ)

L-R: Phil – Drums, Mat – Guitars, Gord – Vocals and Bass

Inspired by Iron Maiden, Metallica, Motorhead, Dissection and Slayer, WARCALL’s music is fast, aggressive, melodic and dramatic. Unleashing three well-received albums under their bullet-belts (‘Demonarchy’, ‘Blood, Guts and Dirt’, ‘III’), this Montreal, QC power-trio’s fourth assault “Invaders” hits the mosh pit on October 13th via Plan B Musique.

Featuring 10 tracks, the album is concept release based on humans fighting back an alien invasion with a message of fighting oppression, resisting, reconquering, but without knowing if it is really over.

Vocalist / guitarists Mathieu Simard comments:

“Everybody who has followed WarCall since our beginnings will be extremely satisfied with ‘Invaders’. It is our best sound, best production, best song writing and best musical performances. The new album is a return to the style on the first two albums. On album ‘III’, we wanted a raw approach so it was recorded live in the studio on analog tape for a truly rock and roll feel. With ‘Invaders’, it’s a more polished production with more energy and experience.”

Teaming up with TheSludgelord, WARCALL are premiering the video for their first single “Riding With Zombies”. The video features stock footage from George A. Romero’s “Night of The Living Dead” movie and is a track about the grueling life of touring.

Watch “Riding With Zombies” – http://thesludgelord.blogspot.com/2017/08/video-premiere-quebecs-warcall-deliver.html

Following the release of “Invaders”, WARCALL will be embarking on their third European tour (dates listed below).

Simard adds about their live set:

“We want our fans to travel into the universe that we create. For a three-piece, we make a lot of noise. We also include scenic elements that remind the audience of a battlefield so the mood is set up from the beginning of the show. And we dress up military style so there is really no confusion as to who is on stage when we play.”

Track Listing:
1. Mission Commando (4:45)
2. Riding with Zombies (3:32)
3. Bully Bastard (3:13)
4. Mass Extinction (4:43)
5. The Man Who Suffers (5:33)
6. Fight Back (4:25)
7. Black Panther (3:30)
8. Through the Dusk (4:08)
9. Para Belum (4:06)
10. Alien Forces (5:49)

Album Length: 43:48

Album and Live Band Line Up:

Gord – Bass and Vocals

Mat – Guitard and Back Vocals
Phil – Drums

Show Dates:
October 13 – Petit Cafe Campus – Montreal, QC (CD Release Show)
“Invaders” Europe Tour:
October 19 – L’Excalibur – Reims, FR
October 20 – TBA – Troyes, FR
October 21 – Nordpol – Schwelm, DE
October 22 – La Legia – Liege, BE
October 24 – Le Blogg – Lyon, FR
October 25 – Elastic Bar – Strasbourg, FR
October 27 – Rockberry Bar – Prague, CZ
October 29 – No Man’s Land – Volmerange Les-Mines, FR

For more info:

https://www.facebook.com/warcallband/
https://warcallmetal.bandcamp.com/
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-aCO
(bio written by Steve Earles)

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“A fucking great, ass kicking debut from one of the best acts of the 2K era of Canadian Metal Scene.” – ArcBasstard/ Impaled Nazarene

“The creativeness they’ve put into their debut far surpasses anything else I have heard from new Canadian bands this year…Inventive, fun, crisp and a great first offering”. – Exclaim!

“Warcall is its own band and a good one at that”. – Metallian.com

“WARCALL’s delivery is fresh, powerful, with good drive and melodies and this tight-knit feeling that just gives you this sense of urgency.” – The Metal Observer

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0 NEWS: North American Release Sept 8th via Rockshots Records Swedish Prog Metal BINARY CREED “A Battle Won”

August 31, 2017
by Asher
· Binary Creed · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 31, 2017

For fans of Symphony X, Dream Theater, Stratovarius

North American Release Sept 8th via Rockshots Records

Swedish Prog Metal BINARY CREED “A Battle Won”

All great art reflects the world around it. It does not exist in a vacuum. It fearlessly holds up a mirror to reality as it is rather than what we would wish it to be.

Such art is grist for the mill to Swedish progressive metal band BINARY CREED, who follow up their well-received ‘Restitution’ album with their new “A Battle Won”opus through Rockshots Records / MVD Entertainment Distribution for North American release on September 8th, 2017.

Inspired by power and progressive metal such as Judas Priest, Queensryche, Nevermore and Opeth, singer Andreas Stoltz describes the sound of BINARY CREED as “melodic, gritty, atmospheric, layered and heavy!”

Stoltz says the subject matter of “A Battle Won” is as heavy as its music.

“The album is a concept album about war, blind obedience and what you sometimes need to do to get away and make yourself a better life. It is about making a stand against oppression and violence even it’s at a very high cost. The opening track ‘Servants’ portrays the madness of blindly following someone else’s doctrine into war. ‘The Fallen King’ is about realising that what you felt was right and important was actually wrong and futile. It’s also about choosing family over religious dogma and facing mortality- that all you have is this brief moment here on Earth.”

Stoltz sees his band as very much reflecting reality.

“The world around me inspires. Sometimes personal experiences and sometimes political events. Example, our previous album ‘Restitution’ deals with the inner conflicts of a young person and the difficulties for them to find identity and solid ground. Religion seemed like an option for a while for them, but I wrote the lyrics so you interpret the album either way.”

Stoltz says BINARY CREED are a different beast live.

“We try to do the albums justice. You’ll get mature musicians who know what they’re doing!”

“A Battle Won” will be available in North America as of September 8th. Pre-order available on Amazon here.

Music Video – “A Fallen King” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBiB8IC8hEs

Music Video – “In A Time To Come” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2E1hXCXpng

Track Listing:
1. Servants (5:04)
2. Lurking In The Shadows (4:42)
3. In A Time To Come (4:13)
4. The Fallen King (4:43)
5. The Ones To Bleed (4:34)
6. Safer Than Now (4:14)
7. A Better Man (4:11)
8. Black Storm (3:12)
9. These Hands (4:30)
10. Journey Without End (4:24)

Album Length: 43:52

For more info:
http://www.rockshots.eu/
http://www.facebook.com/binarycreed

(bio written by Steve Earles)

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0 NEWS: North American Release Sept 8th via Rockshots Records Mexican Instrumental Prog Metal GLASS MIND “Dodecaedro”

August 30, 2017
by Asher
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For fans of Symphony X, Dream Theater, Haken, Scale The Summit, Aristocrats, Liquid Tension Experiment

North American Release Sept 8th via Rockshots Records

Mexican Instrumental Prog Metal GLASS MIND “Dodecaedro”

An amazing thing about our modern multi-media connected world is it allows us to discover amazing music that a generation ago would have been impossible.

Such a band is Mexico City instrumental prog metal four- piece GLASS MIND. Trying to describe GLASS MIND’s music is like trying to count the grains of sand on a beach; this is quantum music for a quantum universe, mixing metal, jazz, ethnic and more. GLASS MIND knows no boundaries; every note is suffused with deep meaning.

Their new album “Doedcaedro” was released in Europe earlier this year on May 5, 2017 via Rockshots Records to a great reception from fans and will now be released in North America on September 8th to follow their 3 instrumental singles “Detritus” (2014), “Inside the Whale” (2014) and “Babel” (2015) plus their 2011 debut album “Haunting Regrets”. “Doedcaedro” is a conceptual album where each song represents an element of nature; fire, air, water, earth and ether. Because there are no lyrics in GLASS MIND’s music, this allows them to transcend borders and boundaries and make connections with all lovers of music no matter what their nationalities.

Influenced by everything from Metallica and Dream Theater through to Ryuichi Sakamoto and Philip Glass, guitarist Pablo Berthir describes their sound as “eclectic, spiritual, dramatic, colourful and energetic.”

GLASS MIND have a special bond that transcends their ethereal music. They met when they were very young, when they used to live in the south of Mexico City. They were all students at the same musical academy. Each year there would be a competition between bands from different academies across the country. In 2006, GLASS MIND came first in the competition, winning a trip to Japan, which gave them a strong motivation to make music that continues to this day.

Live, fans can expect from GLASS MIND the “absolute concentration of the musicians, executing their instruments with grace and mastery. One second you’ll be head-banging and at the next one you’ll be crying. Our goal is to ‘slap’ the audience musically and when they leave the place they wonder what the hell they just saw!”

“Doedcaedro” will be available in North America as of September 8th. Pre-order available on Amazon here.

Music Video – Fu – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPnfJmpqI3k

Track Listing:
1. Babel (6:14)
2. Caliente (1:40)
3. Fu (6:04)
4. Humedo (1:56)
5. Inside The Whale (8:25)
6. Frio (1:18)
7. Detritus (5:54)
8. Seco (1:49)
9. Dodecaedro (5:59)

Album Length: 39:23

For more info:
http://www.rockshots.eu/
http://glassmind.mx/
http://www.facebook.com/glassmind

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0 NEWS: Bravewords Video Premiere: INSURRECTION “System Failure” + New Album “Extraction” Out Oct 6th via Galy Records + Eastern Canadian Tour Dates

August 30, 2017
by Asher
· Insurrection · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 30, 2017

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

Bravewords Video Premiere: INSURRECTION “System Failure”

New Album “Extraction” Out Oct 6th via Galy Records

Eastern Canadian Tour Dates

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 emerged to be one of the most prominent Eastern Canadian metal bands.

Annihilating the masses with their three previous full lengths “Prototype” (2013), “Fracture” (2010) and “Prologue” (2009), INSURRECTION is ready to once again push their metal to blasphemous levels with their next release “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) and features guest vocals from Bruno Bernier (Obliveon) on “Data Extracted … End Transmission”. Slated for release on October 6, 2017 via Galy Records, the band is teaming up with Bravewords.com for the video premiere for their first single “System Failure”, which can be viewed at the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-insurrection-premier-system-failure-video

In addition to the release of their fourth album, INSURRECTION will be spreading the notoriety of their live shows across areas of Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick in promotion of “Extraction” (dates listed below).

Vocalist Stef Jomphe comments:

“I think I speak for the others guys in the band when I say all this news is more than exciting. This tour we’re embarking on is all about meeting up with the fans who supported us in the past and present. We’ve been working on ‘Extraction’ for quite some time and we know ‎fans will have as much fun listening to it as we will playing it live for everyone!”

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

INSURRECTION “Extraction” Tour:
† w/ Blinded By Faith
* w/ Accursed Spawn

Sept 1 – Lavaltrie, QC – Café Chasse-Galerie
Sept 15 – Niagara Falls, ON – Geekery Pub*
Sept 16 – Guelph, ON – Van Gogh’s Ear
Sept 29 – Rimouski, QC – Le Cactus†
Sept 30 – Edmundston, NB – Café D’La Forge
Oct 7 – Repentigny, QC – Salle Laurent-Venne
Oct 13 – Mont-Laurier, QC – Pub 99†
Oct 14 – Rouyn, QC – Salle Evoluson†
Oct 15 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum
Oct 27 – Cornwall, ON – La Taverne
Oct 28 – Gatineau, QC – Le Minotaure†
Oct 29 – Ste-Thérèse, QC – Monte-Cristo
Nov 3 – Sherbrooke, QC – Magog
Nov 4 – Trois-Rivières, QC – Thrashfest
Nov 25 – Lévis, QC – Le Corsaire†

Nov 26 – Drummondville, QC – TBA

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 is slated for release on October 6, 2017 via Galy Records.

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“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!

““Prototype” is the band’s third record, and it’s packed full of jaw-dropping metal brilliance. It’s as solid a death metal record as I’ve heard in the last little while, and it makes me proud – because it’s always good to see something great come out of your hometown.” – Bloody Underrated

“If you are a fan of vigorous and crushing guitar riffs and Growls that are strong enough to make your ears bleed then you need to check this album out. A huge and very successful aspect about this album is the fact that there are songs in both English and French. Even if you can only understand a few lyrics in French like me you will easily surpass this fact and be simply drawn in by the technical Death Metal display that Insurrection puts on in this album.” – Kingston Music Reviews

“One of many great things about the album is the mix of English and French sung batterings upon the senses, the mix adding extra pleasing flavour and texture as shown through the likes of Sueurs Froides, where the bass of Girard reaches into its primal depths to forge a rabid predatory voice to its sound, and the virulently swarming Trois Minutes De Carnage, the track a magnetic pestilence with senses licking grooves and acidic enticement around thumping rhythmic incitement commanding the emotions and imagination.” – Ring Master Review

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0 REMINDER – Deadline Aug 31 – Last Chance To Submit Your Band For Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival + Expo

August 29, 2017
by Asher
· 420 Music & Arts Festival · Music News

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REMINDER – Deadline Aug 31 – Last Chance To Submit Your Band For Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival + Expo

Big Rock Brewery & METALHEADS UNITED are proud to announce they will be presenting a 2018 edition of the 420 Music & Arts Festival in Calgary, AB, Canada after a successful inaugural expo and concert series this past April.

Submissions for bands to perform at the 2018 420 Music & Arts Festival on April 19th, 20th and 21st will be ending on August 31, 2017. This year’s festival will also be expanding its line up from stoner rock/stoner metal, doom, psychedelic and heavy blues to also include reggae, ska, blues, R&B and hip-hop.

Applications can be submitted at the following link: http://www.420musicandartsfestival.ca/band-submissions/

Note: Please fill out the form fully. The festival needs to have as much information as possible to make the decision for your band to be selected for the festival. If you can’t fill out a field because it’s not applicable, please type in ‘No’. The more information provided, the better decisions can be made. Please also check your email for a reply that the festival has received your application. If you do not receive one within 14 days of submission, please email at 420bandsubmissions(@)gmail.com.

About:
The 2017 420 Music & Arts Festival was a three day celebration featuring 22 Stoner Rock, Desert Rock, Doom & Sludge Metal and Fuzzy, Kick Ass Rock n Roll bands surrounding the culture that is 420, which included headliners WO FAT, ANCIIENTS and BLACK MASTIFF. The 420 Expo featured vendors, organizations for marijuana and hemp products, NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), work of select local artists, artisans and craftsman.

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https://www.facebook.com/420MusicAndArtsFestival/
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