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0 REMINDER – This Sunday, Sept 24th – Calgary’s 2017 YYC Music Awards @ Palace Theatre

  • September 18, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Calgary's YYC Music Awards · Music News · YYC Music Awards

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Montreal, QC – September 18, 2017


REMINDER – This Sunday, Sept 24th – Calgary’s 2017 YYC Music Awards @ 
Palace Theatre

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Media Passes For Awards Ceremony, please contact Jon Asher – ashermedia@gmail.com 

     Recognizing the talent and achievements of Calgary’s music community, the YYC MUSIC AWARDS shines the spotlight on Canada’s fourth largest city, and its eclectic music scene that calls it home.

This year’s 2nd annual gala being held this Sunday, September 24th at The Palace Theatre will be honouring artists in 19 categories, which includes one new category for Industry Person of the Year.

Tickets for the 2017 YYC Music Awards are available at the following link: https://www.myshowpass.com/yyc-music-awards/. The event is all ages plus ticket includes appetizers pre-gala and after party entrance following the awards at The Palace Theatre.

Event Details:
YYC Music Awards
Sunday, September 24, 2017

Doors Open @ 6:00 pm – Starts @ 7:00 pm – Ends @ 2:00 am
The Palace Theatre
219 8 Ave SW,
Calgary, AB
T2P 7N2

​Awards Show Performers:

Britt Walchuk (nominated for Blues Recording of the Year)
Poke The Bear (nominated for Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award)
Citysleep (nominated for DJ/Electronic Recording of the Year, Group of the Year)
Amy Hef (nominated for Alternative Recording of the Year, Female Artist of the Year)
Locomotive Ghost (nominated for Group of the Year, Pop Recording of the Year, Roots/Folk Recording of the Year, Single of the Year)

After Party Performers:
Saints & Sinners
The Static Shift (2016 YYCMA Rock Recording of the Year winner)

2017 YYC Music Awards Nominees:
Direct link to nominees list: https://yycmusicawards.com/categories/2017-yycma-nominees/

Alternative Recording of the Year:
Amelie Patterson – Roll Honey Roll
Amy Hef – What Comes Next?
Mindseed – Rush Hour Crush
The Static Shift – Common Bliss
White Chocolate Thunder – Take My Hand

Blues Recording of the Year:
Britt Walchuck – Mamma Told Me
Carly Reirson – Fantasy
Williams, Wayne & Isaak – Messed Up Daddy

Country Recording of the Year:
Drew Gregory – All About It
FOXX Worthee – Sweet Revenge Sweet Revenge
JJ Shiplett –  Something to Believe In
Mark Lorenz – Smoke Clears
Shane Harluk – I Like You Best

Female Artist of the Year:
Amelie Patterson – Honey Roll
Amy Hef – What Comes Next?
Carly Reirson – Fantasy
FOONYAP – The Fun Machine
Lisette Xavier – Starcrossed

DJ/Electronic Recording of the Year:
Citysleep – II
Esette – The Rise featuring Piper Davis
Restrickted – Rev’d Up Ft Kay L
Titus1 – Shoulda Known
Zach Taylor – Insomniac

Group of the Year:
Citysleep – II
Julius Sumner Miller – Why Is It So?
Locomotive Ghost – Into the Glow
The New Electric – Living Loud
The Sweets – Wild

Industry Person of the Year:
Candace Webber – Stampede City Sessions Live Music Broadcast Series, President & Executive Producer
Graham Mackenzie – Major Minor Music Project
Kodi Hutchinson – JazzYYC, Producer, Radio Host & Director
Mike Little – Legion Lounge Studio, Producer, Musician & Mentor
Patrick MacIntyre – Ironwood Stage & Grill, Manager

Jazz Recording of the Year:
Al Muirhead – Northern Adventures – The Canada Sessions Vol. 1
Brendan Rothwell – This is Love
Cheryl Fisher – Quietly There
Johnny Summer – When It’s Christmas Time
MJ de Waal – Sophisticated Lady

Male Artist of the Year:
Jake Vance – The Poet
JJ Shiplett – Something to Believe In
Matt Blais – Set Me Free
Ruben Young – Take Her Down
SEVEN – Run It feat. Merkules

Metal Recording of the Year:
All Above Me – King & Crown
Burning Effigy – Lost Serenity
Julius Sumner Miller – Why Is It So?
Red Cain – Hiraeth
SPURN – Comfort In Nothing

Music Video of the Year:
Chron Goblin – Backwater
FOONYAP – The Fun Machine
JJ Shiplett – Darling, Let’s Go Out Tonight
King Dylan – Untouchable
Matt Blais – Set Me Free

People’s Choice:
All Above Me – King & Crown
Brendan Rothwell – This Is The Love
Curtis Butala – Alberta Strong
FOXX Worthee – Sweet Revenge
Three Finger Shot – We Never Said

Pop Recording of the Year:
Boy and Gurl – LOSS
JOELLE – Rag Doll
King Dylan – Untouchable
Locomotive Ghost – Into the Glow
Ruben Young – Take Her Down

Rap/Hip Hop Recording of the Year:
A.Y.E – Nox
Kay L – I’ll Be Fine
Kay L – In This Moment
King Dylan – Untouchable
SEVEN – Run It feat. Merkules

Rock Recording of the Year:
Cable Street – Right Beside You
Stricken One – Despite
The Heirlooms – Touch You
The Static Shift – Common Bliss
White Chocolate Thunder – Take My Hand

Roots/Folk Recording of the Year:
Jake Vance – The Poet
JJ Shiplett – Something to Believe In
Locomotive Ghost – Into the Glow
Matt Blais – Set Me Free
Nancy Laberge – For Loving You

Singer/Songwriter of the Year:
Drew Gregory – All About It
Dustin Farr – Slow Burn
Dustin Farr – We Are Alberta
JJ Shiplett – Something to Believe In
Matt Blais – Set Me Free

Single of the Year:
Drew Gregory – All About It
JJ Shiplett – Something to Believe In
JOELLE – Rag Doll
Locomotive Ghost – Into the Glow
SEVEN – Run It feat. Merkules

Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award:
Benevolent Like Quietus
Kate Stevens
Poke The Bear
The Static Shift
The Sweets
For more info:  YYCMusicAwards.com
Sponsorship Inquiries: http://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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0 Brazil Black Metal SODOMA Posts New Lyric Video For “Ramaerata”

  • September 16, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Metal Media Brazil · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 16, 2017



Metal Media News: Brazil Black Metal SODOMA Posts New Lyric Video For “Ramaerata”

Brazilian black metal veterans SODOMA have posted a new lyric video for their track “Ramaerata”, which is all sung in Portuguese. The track is off their latest album “Mutapestaminação” that was produced by Victor Hugo Targino of VH Records.“”Mutapestaminação” is undoubtedly a milestone in our discography, from the beginning it was thought and rethought about various aspects and concepts.” declares vocalist Samidarish.

Watch the lyric video at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3fPmQSczYo

This is the fifth lyric video taken from the album. Previous videos can be watched at the following links:
Pesthereticanonica
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYrPL5sg-Z0
Viperovz Papisa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFh9bHlmDYI
Mutapestaminação
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_C_O4zazk0
7Strega

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OidiXKpyP3E

Formed in 2003 in the Northeast of Brazil, SODOMA always seek to not only create music, but to create a vision, free and direct. All their opuses are roared in their Brazilian mother tongue and are always directed to the carnal and mental freedom.


Track Listing:
1. Audiatur et Altera Pars
2. Pesthereticanonica
3. 7Strega
4. Mutapestaminação
5. Libertinos
6. Devora-te
7. Ramaerata
8. Destrói Dei Verbum
9. Viperovz Papisa

For more info:
www.facebook.com/matilhasodomafornix
www.metalmedia.com.br/sodoma

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0 NEWS: STRIKER Win Western Canadian Music Award For “Metal/Hard Rock Artist of The Year” + New Music Video “Former Glory” + North American Tour Dates w/ Dark Tranquillity, Warbringer

  • September 15, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Striker

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Montreal, QC – September 15, 2017

For Fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Enforcer, Skullfist, Steelwing

STRIKER Win Western Canadian Music Award For “Metal/Hard Rock Artist of The Year”

New Music Video “Former Glory”

North American Tour Dates w/ Dark Tranquillity, Warbringer

Photo Credit: Dana Zuk

 

Edmonton shredders STRIKER have added another souvenir to their trophy case with their latest win for “Metal/Hard Rock Artist of The Year” from this year’s 15th annual Western Canadian Music Awards held during Breakout West on September 14th at the Dinwoodie Lounge in Edmonton, AB. For more info, please visit the following link here.

“We are honoured to win the Western Canadian Music Award for Metal Artist two years in a row! Very special thanks to everyone on our team and everyone who has been supporting us, it’s been an amazing year and it’s not over yet!” comments guitarist Tim Brown.

STRIKER was nominated alongside the following Western Canadian bands:

Metal/Hard Music Artist of the Year:
All Else Fails (AB)
Black Thunder (SK)
Soul Mates (SK)
Striker (AB) – Winner
Untimely Demise (SK)

STRIKER have been riding quite the bullet train this year in support of their latest self-titled album released this past February via their indie label Record Breaking Records. Touring Europe with Sonata Arctica plus performing on 70,000 Tons of Metal along with an Edmonton Music Award win for Metal Recording of the Year, there’s no stopping these Canadian metal titans.

Currently on tour with Dark Tranquillity and Warbringer in North America (dates listed below), this power quartet have unleashed their new music video “Former Glory”. The video captures the classic heavy metal of past and showcases STRIKER bringing it to the forefront of present day headbanging.Watch “Former Glory” at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHVXIqJWZ4A

STRIKER‘s self-titled album features 9 shredding tracks that are all killer and no filler to continue the band’s classic mix of heavy metal to follow 2016’s highly praised “Stand In The Fire”. The album was self-recorded by the band (Dan Clearly (vocals), Tim Brown (lead/rhythm guitars), William Wallace (bass), Adam Brown (drums) plus help from Randy Black (Primal Fear, Bif Naked, Annihilator) who filled in on drums while Adam was away during recording) along with mixing done by genius Frederik Nordstrom (Bring Me The Horizon, In Flames, Opeth).

CD and digital download available on www.Striker-Metal.com, iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and CD Baby.


Track Listing:
1. Former Glory (3:59)
2. Pass Me By (3:33)
3. Born To Lose (3:58)
4. Cheating Death (0:53)
5. Shadows In The Light (3:29)
6. Rock The Night (4:30)
7. Over The Top (4:38)
8. Freedom’s Call (4:30)
9. Curse of The Dead (3:49)
Album Length: 33:23


Tickets available here:
http://www.enterthevault.com/artist.php?id=451

Sept 15 – New York, NY – The Gramercy Theatre
Sept 16 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Sept 17 – Montreal, QC – FouFounes
Sept 18 – Toronto, ON – MOD Club
Sept 19 – Westland, MI – Token Lounge
Sept 20 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
Sept 21 – Sioux Falls, SD – Icon Lounge
Sept 22 – Minneapolis, MN – The Cabooze
Sept 23 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theatre
Sept 24 – Regina, SK – The Exchange
Sept 25 – Calgary, AB – Dickens
Sept 26 – Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room
Sept 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater
Sept 29 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
Sept 30 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
Oct 1 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
Oct 2 – West Hollywood, CA – Whiskey a Go Go
Oct 3 – San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick
Oct 4 – Tempe, AZ – Club Red
Oct 5 – El Paso, TX – Tricky Falls
Oct 6 – San Antonio, TX – Fitzgeralds
Oct 7 – Dallas, TX – Trees

For More Info:
http://www.striker-metal.com
https://www.facebook.com/strikermetal
https://twitter.com/StrikerMetal

https://instagram.com/strikermetal

About:

Striker is an Edmonton-based recording and performing heavy metal band that has grown immensely through their years in the industry. A classic mix of heavy metal, hard rock, and 80’s hair metal, their music features powerful, clean vocals, catchy choruses, vocal harmonies, and impressive guitar leads.

Audiences are often floored by the energy of their live show, and their recorded material has been met with fantastic response by both fans and industry across the world. Striker has toured across dozens of countries as headliners as well as support for major metal acts. Gearing up for the release of their latest album the sky’s the limit for these Canadians!!

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“Striker gush with so much enthusiasm here, with explosive riffs swirling between the vibrant harmonies and choruses, that it’s hard not to notice…Tracks like “Former Glory” and “Born to Lose” are anthemic, catchy as hell and feature soaring vocals from Dan Cleary and terrific guitar work by Tim Brown…On Striker, the band take a host of influences and hone them into a sound they can call their own.” – Exclaim!

“From the first storm-summoning power chord on the opener Former Glory, Striker (CAN)​ proves their new album’s initial claim of not dwelling on the past, a high and appropriate cry of “Yeah, I’m back again!”… If you haven’t witnessed this inspiring resurrection of classic metal, the band plays Friday, April 14 at Starlite with Ravenous and Tylor Dory Trio, no doubt sharpened from the faithful overseas audiences.” – Edmonton Journal 
 

“When a band releases an eponymous album it’s a statement of intent, a sign of confidence, everything being as it should be. For make no mistake, Striker are a special band. As the old Metal Gods ascend to Valhalla, new gods will arise. This is Striker’s fifth album and it’s just timeless. Not retro, not looking back, but taking everything that’s uplifting and glorious about heavy metal into 2017 and beyond…this album has to be in every writer and fan’s top ten at the end of 2017.” – Hellbound

“A less balls out, more aggressive record than its predecessor, STRIKER delivers another impressive collection of high energy headbangers….Regardless of what your heavy metal predilections may be, STRIKER offers something for everyone. Super catchy tunes dripping with shred gymnastics and all around technical prowess, Striker deserves a place on any metal fan’s playlist….If you have not experienced Striker yet, this album is a worthy place to start and should appeal to a wide range of fans, particularly followers of the Priest, Anthrax and Maiden.” – Metal Rules

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0 NEWS: Sons of Butcher Creator Trevor Ziebarth Makes 80’s Pop Anthems Go Metal  w/ MOONLIGHT DESIRES New Cover Video “Valerie” via Bravewords New Album “Just The Hits: 1981-1985”; Out Now via Infamous Butcher Records

  • September 15, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Moonlight Desires · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 15, 2017

For fans of Sons of Butcher, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, 80s pop hits

Sons of Butcher Creator Trevor Ziebarth Makes 80’s Pop Anthems Go Metal
w/ MOONLIGHT DESIRES New Cover Video “Valerie” via Bravewords

New Album “Just The Hits: 1981-1985” Out Now via Infamous Butcher Records

Moonlight Desires might only play 80s cover songs, but you’d be wrong to dismiss them as just another cover band. Formed by long-time Hamilton, ON musician Trevor Ziebarth (Actor/Writer/Composer on Teletoon’s adult comedy series Sons of Butcher), Moonlight Desires is his ode to the raunchy romances and youthful misadventures of summer’s past. By re-working synth laden pop hits of the 1980s, Ziebarth manages to turn familiar guilty pleasures into modern, guitar-driven rock anthems.

Joined in the studio by drummer Dave Dunham (Not Of, DAVIDS, ex-Chore, ex-Sons Of Butcher) and lead guitarist Marco Bressette (Dead Tired, ex-Threat Signal), their new album “Just The Hits: 1981-1985” transforms timeless hits such as “Sunglasses At Night” by Corey Hart and “Something About You” by Level 42 into party rock anthems.

“On our second album, Just The Hits: 1981-1985, all the songs I selected have a special place in my heart, nostalgic melodies that are still as catchy now as they were back then. It sounds weird but, when I was searching out potentials to cover, whether I was at Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart or even at the Olympics in Russia, I kept hearing these certain songs over and over and I knew they were the ones I was meant to do! If the songs are still being played on the radio to this day, that certainly speaks to how great they are, I’m just making them heavier! To stay consistent with the nostalgic, the album is not only being released digitally and on CD, but we’ve also run a limited edition cassette, which is numbered and autographed (including a download card of course). We’re really excited about the album and hope it’s the soundtrack of every back-to-school jam this year.”says Trevor Ziebarth

With the release of the album out today on September 15, 2017, Moonlight Desires have teamed up with Bravewords.com for the premiere of their second video cover “Valerie” by Steve Winwood.

“Valerie by Steve Winwood has itself been revisited a couple times as an amped up radio mix of the original, and as a more modern dance version, but the original release and video is what we’re spoofing here.  All the green screen and camera magic he used, that may be cliche today, was new and exciting in the 80s, so we tried to have fun with that idea while still playfully tipping our cap to Mr. Winwood.”

Watch “Valerie” at the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-moonlight-desires-release-cover-video-of-steve-winwoods-valerie

To get your CD or cassette copy of Moonlight Desires “Just The Hits: 1981-1985”, please visit the following link on the band’s bandcamp here and for digital download, please visit iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Google Play and all major digital platforms.

MOONLIGHT DESIRES will be hosting their hometown CD release show on October 6th in Hamilton, ON at The Casbah, so if you’re in the area, put on your 80’s mullet and party the night away. 

Upcoming Show Dates:
October 6 – Hamilton, ON – Casbah (CD Release Party)

Track Listing:
1. A Criminal Mind (3:43) (Gowan)
2. Sunglasses At Night (2:56) (Corey Hart)
3. Out of Touch (3:17) (Hal & Oates)
4. Hungry Like The Wolf (2:59) (Duran Duran)
5. Young Turks (3:51) (Rod Stewart)
6. Bettie Davis Eyes (3:01) (Kim Carnes)
7. Holding Back The Years (3:31) (Simply Red)
8. Valerie (3:15) (Steve Winwood)
9. Promises Promises (3:03) (Naked Eyes)
10. Something About You (2:50) (Level 42)
11. The Power of Love (4:38) (Frankie Goes To Hollywood)
Album Length:  37:09

For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/moonlightdesires

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“This album is comprised of hard rock 80s pop covers that often border on metal, and it is every bit as fun as it sounds.” – Hellbound.ca

“It is glorious, a less tongue in cheek Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. It is the Alpha and the Omega. Life has meaning, and it’s buried in the dreams of a girl with teased hair and a boy with a tennis racket for a guitar…” – Nine Circles

“…Moonlight Desires’ second offering is filled with the top-notch heavy covers of 80s Synth Pop classics their fans have come to expect.” – Bradmachry.ca

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0 Metal Media News: Brazil’s DARK SHIP Posts New Music Video “You Can Go Back”

  • September 14, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Metal Media Brazil · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 14, 2017



Brazil’s DARK SHIP Posts New Music Video “You Can Go Back”

 
Brazilian dark/gothic/symphonic metal act DARKSHIP have released their new music video “You Can Go Back” in support of their 2016 debut album “We Are Lost”. The video is also a re-recorded track featuring new members violinist Ander Santos and vocalist Marcos Follador. The music video was directed by Douglas Coutinho and presents footage shot at historical places in Rio Grande do Sul.
To watch “You Can Go Back”, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjViTNo8FTI

DARK SHIP‘s debut album “We Are Lost” features ten songs and is the band’s first release of a planned concept trilogy that tells a fictional story about two people in love who are controlled by a higher force called “Darkship”.


Track Listing:

1. The Universe Conspires
2. Black Tears
3. I Can Wait For You
4. Different Days
5. We Are Lost
6. Prison Of Dreams
7. II Hearts
8. You Can go back
9. Eternal Pain
10. Frozen Feelings
For more info:
www.officialdarkship.com
www.facebook.com/bandadarkship
www.metalmedia.com.br/darkship

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0 NEWS: New Noise Mag Premiere DECATUR “Into The Night”; Debut Album “Badder Than Brooklyn” Out October 6th; Produced By Gojira’s Joe Duplantier + Canadian Tour Dates (ON/AB/BC/MB/QC)

  • September 14, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Decatur · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 14, 2017


For fans of Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage, In Flames

New Noise Mag Premiere DECATUR “Into The Night”

Debut Album “Badder Than Brooklyn” Out October 6th

Produced By Gojira’s Joe Duplantier

Canadian Tour Dates (ON/AB/BC/MB/QC)

 
L-R: Liam Maguire (Guitars/Backing Vocals), Steve “The Animal” Mitchell (Drums/Backing Vocals), Jay “Beard” Sarrazin (Guitars/Lead Vocals), Kyle “Tiny Basstank” Clark (Bass/Backing Vocals)
Photo Credit: Brandon Allen 

Toronto-based metal messiahs DECATUR will be unleashing their debut album “Badder Than Brooklyn” produced by Joe Duplantier of Gojira on October 6th, 2017. Named after their very own street of dreams in New York, where they recorded their debut album at Silvercord Studios in Brooklyn, DECATUR get their unique sound by being opened-minded, not just to each other in this band of brothers, but to different genres, not just of metal, but also the blues, rock ‘n’ roll and even pop. DECATUR’s criteria if it’s good, they can make it better! They focus on evolution not devolution. There is no fear of DECATUR repeating themselves musically; for them…the world is not enough. They see themselves as intrepid explorers, never playing it safe, always looking for new lands to conquer, and in the process drawing on creative powers they never knew they possessed.

Their debut album is all-killer, no filler! It doesn’t hide behind its production; it compliments it. These are truly songs of power and empowerment, a clarion call for strength in life’s battles…healing through headbanging. From the power shredding of “Into The Night” and the storytelling of the album’s title track “Badder Than Brooklyn” to the brutal beat down of songs like “Bottled Inside” and “Internal War”, DECATUR feel modern metal has lost its way and they’re here to provide the roadmap forward to the future!

Teaming up with New Noise Magazine, DECATUR are premiering their first single “Into The Night”.

Vocalist and guitarist Jay “Beard” Sarrazin explains:

“This song has deep meaning for us. As a band that constantly tours and pushes to not only play live, but play in as many cities as possible, this song is almost an anthem for us. The song kicks off with lyrics that say ‘riding through the darkness, back into the night again. 3am in winter, lights become your only friend.’ These lyrics are a depiction of everyday on the road for us, playing cities and then driving through the middle of the night to get to the next city. The song also has a powerful message of not giving up on our dreams or ourselves. Because we feel most comfortable in our lives while on the road and playing every day, it’s a therapeutic experience for us.”

To listen to “Into The Night”, please visit the following link: http://newnoisemagazine.com/stream-decatur-night/ 

Album pre-order available here.

In support of the debut album, DECATUR will also be embarking on a cross Canada tour kicking off in Toronto on October 6th and going West as far as Victoria, BC to then wrap up in Eastern Canada in Montreal on November 25th (dates listed below).


Track Listing:
1. Internal War (2:56)
2. Into The Night (3:45)
3. Vegas Girl (3:46)
4. Worst Enemy (3:10)
5. Badder Than Brooklyn (3:56)
6. Bottled Inside (3:13)
7. Tear You (3:10)
8. Abaddon (3:48)
9. Shatterproof (3:51)
10. Internal War Pt. 2 (4:47)
Album Length: 36:27

Album Band Lineup:
– Jay “Beard” Sarrazin – Vocals / Guitar
– Tiny Basstank – Bass
– Steve “The Animal” Mitchell – Drums

Live Band Lineup:
– Jay “Beard” Sarrazin – Vocals / Guitar
– Tiny Basstank – Bass
– Steve “The Animal” Mitchell – Drums
– Liam Maguire – Guitar

DECATUR “OUT OF THE SEWER TOUR” (more dates to be announced)
Oct 6 – Toronto, ON – DC Music
Oct 7 – Hamilton, ON – Che Burrito
Oct 11 – Calgary, AB – Distortion
Oct 12 – Red Deer, AB – The Vat Pub
Oct 13 – Edmonton, AB – Rendez Vous
Oct 14 – Kelowna, BC – Muninn’s Post
Oct 16 – Nanaimo, BC – The Cambie
Oct 19 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub
Oct 20 – Vancouver, BC – Pub 340
Oct 21 – Abbotsford, BC – TBA
Oct 26 – Winnipeg, MB – Garrick Hotel
Oct 27 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Algonquin Pub
Oct 28 – Windsor, ON – The Rockstar
Nov 3 – Guelph, ON – Dstrct
Nov 4 – Cornwall, ON – Lola’s
Nov 10 – Niagara Falls, ON – The Geekery
Nov 11 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum
Nov 25 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar

For more info:
http://www.decaturmetal.com
http://www.facebook.com/decaturmetal
http://www.twitter.com/decaturmetal
http://www.instagram.com/decaturmetal
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-aE6

(bio written by Steve Earles)

About:
DECATUR is comprised of Jay “Beard” Sarrazin (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Tiny Basstank (Bass/Backup Vocals), Steve “Animal” Mitchell (Drums/ Backup Vocals), and Liam Maguire (Guitar/Backup Vocals) have sensed the hunger from metal fans for proper metal with real songs, music built on the foundations of the past to last far into the future. Make no mistake, DECATUR are a band that puts the grit into integrity, as guitarist/vocalist Jay ‘Beard’ Sarrazin says, DECATUR make “real metal for real metalheads.”

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0 NEWS: Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. Endorse WOODHAWK “Strikes Back Tour” (AB/SK/BC) + Riff-tastic Debut LP “Beyond The Sun” Out Now! + New Video “The High Priest”

  • September 13, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Woodhawk

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Montreal, QC – September 13, 2017

 

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

Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. Endorse 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 are now officially endorsed by Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. during their Western Canadian “Strikes Back Tour”. The band will be giving away free samples at their merch table and able to answer any hot sauce aficionado’s questions.

“We’re super excited to be working with Heartbeat Hot Sauce. We’ve been a big fan of them for a long time. When we tour, we cook a lot on the road, and can’t wait to make some tasty tour meals and Caesars with their amazing lineup of sauces.” comments drummer Kevin Nelson.

The Thunder Bay, ON based Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. was founded in 2015. After years of hot sauce obsession, founders Nancy Shaw and Al Bourbouhakis decided to stop purchasing and start cooking! Being in the restaurant industry they had been working with a local pepper farmer for several years (Chris Paulusma). After months of experimenting with different varieties, the duo developed a recipe using what has become their favourite pepper: the Red Habanero. Shortly after selling to friends and industry peers, Shaw and Bourbouhakis realized they had something truly addictive and decided to start the company. Heartbeat Hot Sauce is available from various retailers and restaurants across Canada plus available for purchase online. For more info, please visit: http://www.heartbeathotsauce.com.

WOODHAWK are currently on 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.

‘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 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 Magazine Premiere ARISEN FROM NOTHING’s New Track “Chaos”; New EP “Broken” Out September 29th via Collective Wave Records

  • September 13, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Arisen From Nothing · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 13, 2017

 

For Fans of Lamb of God, DevilDriver, Chimaira, Hatebreed, Machine Head

New Noise Magazine Premiere ARISEN FROM NOTHING’s New Track “Chaos”

New EP “Broken” Out September 29th via Collective Wave Records

 L-R – Eric Hanson – Bass, Troy Elmore – Guitar, Jessie Brigham – Vocals, Steven Pontius – Lead Guitar, Brandon Fuller – Drums
Photo Credit: Lani McGeachy

 

Seattle has long been a melting pot of great music, a veritable cauldron of creativity. Seattle has given the world bands of the diverse caliber of Heart, Sanctuary and Soundgarden. It is a place where aural alchemy is real and bands know they are in a magical place to create music. Such a band is ARISEN FROM NOTHING, even their name is powerful, conjuring forth images of the phoenix in the flames; a potent symbol of strength and rebirth. Inspired by Lamb of God, Five Finger Death Punch, Disturbed, Killswitch Engage, guitarist Troy Elmore describes ARISEN FROM NOTHING’s sound as “aggressive, driving, groovy, powerful, brutal”.

He is stoked for fans to hear AFN’s new EP “Broken”, which draws inspiration from the state of the world around us and is a strident call for unity.

“There’s a lot of subject matter fans should be able to relate to so I’m hoping it will be received well. Fans will appreciate the new AFN sound, and new direction the band is going in. We wanted songs that had moments of musical complexity but maintain a groove that gets your toes tapping and your head banging.”

Teaming up with New Noise Magazine, ARISEN FROM NOTHING are premiering their first single “Chaos” at the following link: http://newnoisemagazine.com/stream-arisen-nothing-chaos/

The band comments on the track:

“This song was always meant to open the album due to the long string intro that starts the song, the song isn’t very fast but has a groove element and lyrical content that we felt should be the first thing people hear. It has small amounts of all the new sounds the band has evolved into.”

“Broken” is due out September 29, 2017 via Collective Wave Records and available for pre-order on iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby

ARISEN FROM NOTHING is:
Jessie Brigham (Vocals)
Steven Pontius (Lead Guitar)
Troy Elmore (Guitar)
Eric Hanson (Bass)
Brandon Fuller (Drums)

Show Dates:
Sept 22 – Duvall, WA – Duvall Tavern – info
Sept 30 – Everett, WA – Tony V’s (CD Release Party) – info


Track Listing:
1. Chaos (4:37)
2. American Patriot (3:57)
3. Better Off Dead (3:39)
4. Falling From Grace (3:59)
5. Born Hated (3:41)
EP Length: 19:56

 

For More Info:
http://www.arisenfromnothing.com
http://www.facebook.com/afnfan
http://www.twitter.com/afnseattle
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-aJd
(bio written by Steve Earles)

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In reference to BROKEN, Gary “G.A.” Allen of KHTQ Rock 94½ FM said, “Having followed you guys for awhile now I can honestly say this is one of those DNA in a bands evolution, really well done!”

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0 NEWS: Metal-Rules Premiere NERVCAST Video “Fallen Angels”; New EP “Locked And Loaded” Due Out October 21st

  • September 13, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Nervcast

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Montreal, QC – September 13, 2017

For fans of early Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden

Metal-Rules Premiere NERVCAST Video “Fallen Angels”

New EP “Locked And Loaded” Due Out October 21st

Toronto, ON’s NERVCAST will be unleashing their debut EP “Locked And Loaded” on October 21st. Just as the title describes, this EP introduction from the band is full of four hard hitting tracks that are catchy and have lyrics that are relevant. The EP was mastered by Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandra, The Devil Wears Prada) plus produced/engineered by Collin Young (Animal Faces, Godstopper, Yonder Peak) and captures the band’s love for classic rock while maintaining today’s standard in modern production.

Teaming up with Metal-Rules.com, NERVCAST are premiering their video for their first single “Fallen Angels”.

Vocalist / guitarist Everett Mason comments:

“I would like to introduce the world to our brand new band Nervcast. This video is for our debut song “Fallen Angels” off our upcoming EP “Locked And Loaded”. The video features British actor Paul Mason and in the storyline kidnaps the band and holds us captive while we perform a classical arrangement of our song. In Paul’s mansion, he has installed a jail cell in the basement where he keeps us as prisoners until he wants us to perform for him. We had a lot of fun working with the talented Aaron Alter, who put this whole video together.”

To watch “Fallen Angels”, please visit the following link: http://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/2017/09/13/metal-rules-premiere-nervcast-video-fallen-angels-new-ep-locked-and-loaded-due-out-october-21st/

“Locked And Loaded” pre-order available on bandcamp with immediate download of Fallen Angels here.

Show Dates:
Oct 21 – Bovine – Toronto, ON (CD Release Show)


Track Listing
1. Chemical Solution (3:59)
2. Fallen Angels (3:52)
3. Moonstruck (3:32)
4. Locked And Loaded (3:31)
EP Length: 14:57


EP and Live Band Line Up:

Everett Mason – Vocals and Guitar
Kevin Daliri – Guitar
Galen Weir – Bass
Matthew Humphreys – Drums

For More Info:
http://www.Nervcast.com
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-aFk

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“Support comes from Australia’s thrash sensations Mason says Annihilator main man Jeff Waters: “With all the great bands that sent in demos, cds and links, the one that stoof out was these guys. My guitarist Aaron and I sat and listened to some of their songs and realized that this band will kick our asses if we don’t start practicing a bit more! Killer thrash band and genuine.” – Jeff Waters Annihilator

“In town as part of their national tour in support of their latest album “Impervious”, Mason are a thrash force to be reckoned with and their performance tonight was, as recently heard and so eloquently stated, “tight as a nun’s nasty”. No truer words could be said as the Melbourne thrashers brutalised the crowd with their brand of unadulterated vintage thrash that proves that Melbourne truly is a breeding ground for some of the best thrash metal not only in Australia, but in the world.” – The Rock Pit (Live Review)

“There is a real party vibe to this set… well, the whole night but everyone has been waiting for Mason to take the stage. And when they finally do so, Jimmy and the boys prove why they are making a massive dent in the scene locally and internationally.” – Metal-Roos (Live Review)

“Such awesome thrash, it blew me away. They play this solid thrash – clearly old school Metallica & Megadeth influenced and as metal as it can be.” – Metal Roos (Live Review)

“The best thing about Mason is that their eagerness for playing thrash really shines through. They don’t forget that thrash metal fans want to hear thrash metal; not death metal or black metal. Sure, there are a couple of blastbeats, but if you just want a band that plays fast and will make you bang your head insanely hard,Mason is the perfect choice. True to the subgenres’ roots, the band is able to incorporate Maiden/Priest influences into their music, while still spending the majority of the time thrashing. ” – Skull Fracturing Metal

“Mason once again proves the charm of Aussie bands, with the huge, sweeping riffs instantly hooking the listener into their brand of groovy, thrash metal. ” – Heavy Metal Tribune

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0 NEWS: DIVINITY Recruit 2nd Guitarist Gord Olson (Ye Goat-Herd Gods, Demisery) + Alberta Tour w/ Expain New Album Out Now “The Immortalist”

  • September 12, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Divinity · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 12, 2017

For fans of Soilwork, Extol, Textures, Revocation

DIVINITY Recruit 2nd Guitarist Gord Olson (Ye Goat-Herd Gods, Demisery) + Alberta Tour w/ Expain


New Album Out Now “The Immortalist”


L-R: Keith Branston – Bass, Gord Olson – Guitar, Sean Jenkins – Vocals, James Duncan – Guitar, Brett Duncan – Drums, Jeff ‘Beast’ Waite – Vocals


DIVINITY announces the addition of 2nd guitarist Gord Olson to their line-up. Olson is a dedicated and talented 7-string shredder who is endorsed by Schecter Guitars and is also currently active in numerous projects such as Calgary act Ye Goat-Herd Gods and Demisery, a death metal collaboration with Keith Merrow of Alluvial and Conquering Dystopia (Jeff Loomis).

DIVINITY vocalist Sean Jenkins comments:,

“The band had originally asked Gord to join the band about four years ago, but timing and commitment didn’t work out. Recently, about 2 months ago, Gord was hanging out at a jam session and by the end of it we all sort of realized that the opportunity for Gord to learn some songs and start jamming was now possible. Gord really took bull by the horns and has learned a 10-song live set in a matter of just weeks… and he’s nailing it; really adding another huge layer of thickness and some killer leads too! We couldn’t be more stoked to have dual guitarists again!”

DIVINITY will be embarking on a dual album release Alberta tour with Vancouver, BC’s EXPAIN. The tour will be in promotion of DIVINITY‘s latest album “The Immortalist” along with EXPAIN supporting their forthcoming EP “Pinching Nerves”. The one week tour will be kicking off in Innisfail, AB on September 21st and wrap up in Banff, AB on September 26th (full dates listed below).

“The Immortalist” is a culmination of 5 years of hard work and dedication to their craft and features 12 tracks that include their two previous EP releases “The Immortalist, Pt. 1 – Awestruck”, “The Immortalist, Pt. 2 –Momentum” with their third EP “The Immortalist Pt. 3 – Conqueror” completed to finish off the trilogy series as one huge full length album. All the tracks on the album are re-mixed and re-mastered by the talented Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Grid Productions) to make the songs more cohesive and work as a full-length experience.  “The Immortalist” also features Bjorn ‘Speed’ Strid of Soilwork on vocals for the song ‘D.M.T.’.

Album order available on Divinity.ca, iTunes or Amazon plus an exclusive digipak CD available on their website for those who like to support the band directly. The digipak CD contains a 24-page booklet that showcases this entire concept giving fans way a full physical experience to the story, songs, lyrics, and visual aspect of the new album.

Album Stream – https://soundcloud.com/divinitymetal/sets/the-immortalist
Music Video – Atlas – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL7NUOjw51c
Music Video – Manhunt – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW4XelJ6Rzw 


DIVINITY & EXPAIN “Dual Album Release Tour”:
September 21 – Innisfail, AB – The Zoo
September 22 – Edmonton, AB – Mercury Room – info
September 23 – Calgary, AB – Distortion – info
September 24 – Lethbridge, AB – Cornucopia (ALL AGES)
September 25 – Drumheller, AB – Neighbours’ Corner Pub
September 26 – Banff, AB – Hoodoo 


1. Manhunt (4:25)
2. Atlas (4:42)
3. Hallowed Earth (6:04)
4. DMT (7:36)
5. PsyWar (6:36)
6. Distorted Mesh (3:48)
7. The Dead Speak From Behind (7:05)
8. Lucid Creator (4:52)
9. The Reckoning (4:24)
10. All Seeing Eyes (5:40)
11. Momentum (5:21)
12. Conqueror (7:20)
Album Length: 1:07:56

DIVINITY is:
Sean Jenkins – Vocals
Jeff Waite – Vocals
James Duncan – Guitars
Gord Olson – Guitars
Brett Duncan – Drums
Keith Branston – Bass

 

About:

Divinity, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, started in 1997 and began playing live shows in 1999. In 2001, the band released its first EP album called “Intensify” which received a lot of local (Canadian) praise after sending in a couple songs to BWBK’s ‘Knuckletrack’ CD sampler. A music video was released for the song “World of Pain” in 2003 and the band played local shows building its show experience.

Fast forward to 2007, Divinity independently releases their first full-length album called “Allegory” and is picked up by Nuclear Blast Records just 3 months after the independent release. Obviously, this was a major turning point for the band!

In 2008, Divinity took on its first major tour by joining the Summer Slaughter Canada tour. This gave them the opportunity to connect to high-calibre booking agents and other acts such as Dying Fetus, Whitechapel, and Necrophagist.

In 2009, Divinity spent it’s time creating their 2nd full-length album, called “The Singularity” which was released under Candlelight Records with a very positive response from numerous reviewers and listeners.

Since the release of The Singularity, Divinity has toured Canada numerous times over and has received massive support and praise from around the world.

The band is currently releasing a trilogy EP concept album now turned into a full-length LP, called ‘The Immortalist’ available May 26th, 2017 at all digital music stores and as a special limited run CD Digipak.

For more info, please visit www.Divinity.ca.

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“DIVINITY: F*CKING WOW…Divinity definitely make my balls quiver.” – Metalsucks.net

“Technical death metal fans will find Divinity to be a hybrid of several genres that all have a hand in formulating the band’s sonic reverence. From soft piano to sky-raising clean vocals, every attempt is made to show that monotony and predictability is not in Divinity’s DNA.” – Metal Underground

“Divinity is easily among Canada’s elite bands (along with Into Eternity for example) that have that the new ‘Western Canadian’ sound that morphs Death, Thrash, Prog and crazy chops into one sweet package.” – Metal-Rules

“If you like you metal hard, fast & heavy then The Immortalist is for you. Super-fast paced with furious sounding riffs & vocals, this is an album that gets in your face from the moment Manhunt begins & only steps back when then final notes of Conqueror play out. That’s 68 minutes of pure noise assault.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“It is hard for me to find a death metal record that keeps me engaged, and DIVINITY successfully unlocks that achievement by doing a masterful job of keeping it interesting and telling a story with the arrangements and the lyrics.  That’s the way it should be!” – MUEN Mag

“The Immortalist – delivering over 67-minutes of intricacies, fluid guitar play, insane time signature manipulations, and varied clean/extreme vocal expressions for the consumers to digest…. The Immortalist is ideal for people who love the marriage of Swedish melodic death and progressive/technical metal that doesn’t go far off the rails – dripping with a touch of cyber-orientation to give things that fresh nature to the proceedings.” – Dead Rhetoric

“Divinity have absolutely knocked it out of the park with this eventual third full-length release. Far from a pale imitation of its many and varied influences, The Immortalist is rather a perfect culmination of everything those impressive acts have so far sought to create. This record has the potential to be an absolute worldbeater if given a chance. If you have even a slight interest in any of the bands mentioned in this review, then you owe it to yourself to go and pick up a copy of The Immortalist immediately.” – The Metal Observer

“‘The Immortalist’ is a wonderful trilogy, which has been brought together as one now and to which lovers of melodic. progressive death metal can quench their thirst on. Fans of previous work or bands such as In Mourning, Into Eternity, Mercenary and Mors Principium Est can buy this blindly.” – Lords of Metal

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