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0 The Kings of Comedy Rock PSYCHOSTICK Hate Growing Up w/ New Video “Adulting”; On Tour Now! “The Veloci-Turkey-Saurus Rex Tour”

November 6, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Psychostick

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For fans of Dethklok, Bloodhound Gang, Tenacious D,
Weird Al Yankovic, Primus, Stephen Lynch, Mr. Bungle

The Kings of Comedy Rock PSYCHOSTICK Hate Growing Up w/ New Video “Adulting”

On Tour Now! “The Veloci-Turkey-Saurus Rex Tour”

Photo Credit: Colt Coan

Tour Promo Video –

VelociTurkeySaurusRex Tour – Psychostick, Arsonists Get All the Girls, Kissing Candice & Raven Black

The kings of comedy rock PSYCHOSTICK are kicking off their “The Veloci-Turkey-Saurus Rex Tour” presented by Zildjian in St. Louis, MO on November 2nd and wrapping it up in Pittsburgh, PA on December 9th with support from Arsonists Get All The Girls (on select dates), Kissing Candice and Raven Black. As the band hits the road to share new and familiar material, they have posted their latest video “Adulting”, which will be one of many new tracks planned on their forthcoming album set for release in 2018 to follow their 2014 break out “Revenge of The Vengeance”.

Guitarist Josh “The J” Key comments:

“Over the past couple of years, we’ve transitioned from the tour-tour-tour vagabond lifestyle to having homes and lives again. On the one hand, it’s nice to sleep in your own bed and to have a social group and girlfriends you see regularly. On the other hand, the reality of having to clean, dust, take out trash, taking care of things, mow lawns, etc left us crashing down to reality hard. Over a decade ago I uprooted my stable life as a web designer to go tour, and now I find myself recalling, “Oh YEAH! I remember this stable life stuff! And it’s BULLSHIT!” So this song is dedicated to all our fans that had to plan around their responsibilities to make it to the show.”

Watch “Adulting” at the following link:

In addition to the tour, the band like to remind fans that No-Shave November is getting near and to be aware by embracing their hair, which many cancer patients lose and letting it grow wild and free. Donate the money you would typically spend on shaving and grooming to educate about cancer prevention, save lives, and aid those fighting the battle. They ask fans to share their video “Obey The Beard” with the hashtags #obeythebeard and #noshaveovember and to please donate to https://no-shave.org/.

Watch “Obey The Beard” at the following link:

Music Videos:
So Heavy – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBOSkT-7jBE
Danger Zone – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om0KOWbOkCk
Bruce Campbell – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX_vADIJts0
N.O.E.L. (System of a Down B.Y.O.B. Christmas Parody Song) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZWlZFfAnIM

The Veloci-Turkey-Saurus Rex Tour
w/ Psychostick, Arsonists Get All The Girls, Kissing Candice, Raven Black
* without Arsonists Get All The Girls
11/06 – Billings, MT – Pub Station *
11/08 – Lewiston, ID – 3rd Wheel *
11/09 – Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
11/10 – Portland, OR – Rock Hard PDX
11/11 – Chico, CA – Masonic
11/12 – Cupertino, CA – The X-Bar
11/14 – West Hollywood, CA – The Viper Room
11/15 – Las Vegas, NV – Beauty Bar
11/16 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
11/18 – Phoenix, AZ – Club Red
11/19 – El Paso, Texas – Rock House Bar and Grill
11/21 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Sports Cafe
11/24 – Dallas, TX – The Dirty 30
11/25 – Houston, TX – Walters
11/26 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
11/27 – Southport, LA – Southport Music Hall
11/28 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
11/29 – Tallahassee, FL – The Wilbury
11/30 – Orlando, FL – The Haven
12/01 – Lake Worth, FL – Propaganda
12/02 – Spartanburg, SC – Groundzero
12/03 – Fayetteville, NC – The DHP
12/05 – Virginia Beach, VA – Shaka’s Live
12/06 – Philadelphia, PA – Voltage Lounge
12/07 – Long Island, NY – Revolution Music Hall
12/08 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
12/09 – Pittsburgh, PA – Cattivo
12/10 – Cleveland, OH – The Odeon

For more info, music and tour dates, please visit http://www.psychostick.com

PSYCHOSTICK‘s “IV: Revenge of The Vengeance” is available on iTunes here, the band’s online store here and all major online retailers.

About:

Harnessing their crazy sense of humor and love of all things metal, vocalist Rob “Rawrb” Kersey and guitarist Josh “The J” Key joined forces with drummer Alex “Shmalex” Dontre and bassist Matty J “Moose” to create Pyschostick, and a style of music they’ve coined as ‘humorcore’. With hilarious lyrics, heavy riffs, notorious stage antics and high-energy performances, the band has caused millions of laughs around the world and hundreds of mosh pits across the US of A, often simultaneously, since its birth in Phoenix, AZ in 2000.

Now residing in Chicago, IL, the almost 100 percent do-it-yourself laugh factory Psychostick have released four full-length albums–‘We Couldn’t Think of a Title’ (2006), ‘Sandwich’ (2009), ‘Space Vampires VS Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D’ (2011) and ‘IV: Revenge of the Vengeance’ (2014)—and two EPs—their holiday album, ‘The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride’ (2007), and ‘The Digital Appetizer’. With their signature sound (Chimaira, Machine Head and Hatebreed sexing Tenacious D and Weird Al Yankovic) their most recent offering, the crowd-funded ‘IV: Revenge of the Vengeance‘ includes the beard anthem ‘Obey the Beard’ and popular ‘Dogs Like Socks’, ‘Quack Kills’, ‘So. Heavy.’, ‘Blue Screen’, and a tribute to the 21st century’s most beloved action super hero, ‘Bruce Campbell’. Psychostick are crazy to share with fans many more comedy sing-a-longs on the road and more!

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0 NEWS: Out Now! In North America Gospel Metal ENZO AND THE GLORY ENSEMBLE “In The Name of The Son” ft. members Marty Friedman (Cacophony, Megadeth), Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear), Kobi Farhi (Orphaned Land), Mark Zonder (Fates Warning) and more!

November 3, 2017
by Asher
· Enzo And The Glory Ensemble (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 3, 2017

Out Now! In North America Gospel Metal ENZO AND THE GLORY ENSEMBLE “In The Name of The Son” (Rockshots Records)

ft. members Marty Friedman (Cacophony, Megadeth), Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear), Kobi Farhi (Orphaned Land), Mark Zonder (Fates Warning) and more!

New Video “Psalm 33 ft. Kobi Farhi (Orphaned Land)”

“In The Name Of The Son” is the sophomore album of Enzo Donnarumma’s project that features a stellar line-up known as “THE GLORY ENSEMBLE” that includes Marty Friedman, Kobi Farhi (Orphaned Land), Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear), Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord, Graham Bonnet Band), Gary Wehrkamp & Brian Ashland (Shadow Gallery), David Brown (Metatrone) plus many more.

Enzo Donnarumma‘s sound explores and unifies different genres: prog metal, classical music, symphonic soundtracks, ethnic and world music. The new concept record “In the Name of the Son” delivers a GOSPEL METAL sound thanks to the “Weza Moza Gospel Choir” from Congo and follows up the critically acclaimed “In The Name of The Father” by pursuing the “sign of the cross” chronology.

“In the Name of the Son” was produced by Enzo Donnarumma and Gary Wehrkamp plus mastered by Simone Mularoni with the addition of the impressive cover art by Nello Dell’Omo (Art For Music). The album is now available in North America as of November 3, 2017 and was released in Europe on September 29, 2017 via Rockshots Records.

The album can be purchased for North America on Amazon here.

Music Video – Psalm 33 ft. Kbi Farji (Orphaned Land)

ENZO AND THE GLORY ENSEMBLE features:

Marty Friedman (Cacophony, Megadeth)
Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear)
Kobi Farhi (Orphaned Land)
Mark Zonder (Fates Warning)
Gary Wehrkamp (Shadow Gallery)
Brian Ashland (Shadow Gallery)
Nicholas Leptos (Warlord)
Amulyn (Whisper from Heaven)
Derek (Whisper from Heaven)
Tina Gagliotta (Poemisia)
David Brown (Metatrone)
Alessandro Battini (Dark Horizon)
Giacomo Manfredi (S91)
Weza Moza Gospel Choir

Track Listing:
1. Waiting for the Son ft. Marty Friedman (1:52)
2. The Tower of Babel ft. Mark Zonder (4:51)
3. Luke 1,28 ft. Brian Ashland, Mark Zonder (6:35)
4. Psalm 8 ft. Alex Battini (Ghost City e Dark Horizon) (5:11)
5. Glory to God ft. Amulyn, Mark Zonder, backing vocals Kobi Farhi (3:30)
6. Psalm 133 ft. Kobi Farhi (3:25)
7. Magnificat ft. Amulyn, Tina Gagliotta, Marty Friedman (8:05)
8. Isaiah 53 ft. Gary Wehrkamp (6:11)
9. Matthew 11,25 ft. Amulyn, Mark Zonder, Giacomo Manfredi, Alexein Megas (6:11)
10. The Trial ft. Brian Ashland, Gary, Nicholas Leptos (Warlord), Amulyn, Derek Corzine, David Brown, Kobi Farhi (9:35)
11. Eternal Rest ft. Marty Friedman, backing vocals Kobi Farhi and Enzo (1:51)
12. Te Deum ft. Ralf Scheepers Nicholas Leptos (5:35)
13. If Not You ft. Amulyn, Gary Werkhamp, Nicholas Leptos, Brian Ashland, Ralf Scheepers, Mark Zonder (5:27)
Album Length: 1:08:26

For More Info:
http://www.rockshots.eu
http://www.enzodonnarumma.com

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0 NEWS: Aussie Thrashers MASON To Support ANVIL Melbourne Date Nov 11th; New Album “Impervious” Out Now! + New Video “Cross This Path”

November 2, 2017
by Asher
· MASON · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 2, 2017

For Fans of Kreator, Death, Testament, Sodom

Aussie Thrashers MASON To Support ANVIL Melbourne Date Nov 11th

New Album “Impervious” Out Now!

New Video “Cross This Path”

L-R: Nonda T. (Drums), Jimmy Benson (Vocals/Guitar), Steve Montalto (Bass), Grant Burns (Lead Guitar)
Photo Credit Tom Sheappard

Crushing audiences across the globe with their driving force and energetic stage presence, Melbourne thrashers MASON deliver commanding performances that has taken them on tours across Australia and beyond in Asia, Europe plus Canada where they have shared the stage with the likes of Harlott, Havok, Accept, Revocation, Mutank and Annihilator.

As local favourites of the Melbourne metal scene, MASON have been selected as local direct support for Canadian metal demigods ANVIL and their show date on November 11th at The Prince Bandroom, which is part of the band’s 40th Anniversary World Tour. Ticket info here. Event details here.

Drawing influence from The Big Four and The Bay Area, MASON encapsulates the 80′s thrash sound mixed with fast tempos and a dominating rhythm section. The quartet unleashed their second full length “Impervious” this past October that features nine glorious thrashing tracks mixed and mastered by Erin Hamidovic (Devin Townsend Project, Sikth, Animals As Leaders, Periphery, Elm Street).

Vocalist / guitarist Jimmy Benson comments:

“During the demo process we wrote a lot of material, but the majority made the ‘Impervious’ album minus one or two songs. We spent a lot of time fine tuning the songs and making sure they kicked ass! For this album, we focused mainly on trimming the fat and stepping up the energy and tempos. Fast, focused and heavy! For those wanting to know more about this release. ‘Impervious’ touches on so many topics from suicide, death, terrorism and more events that happen to people around the world. When ya look at the front cover, it is a symbol of character and strength of a boy that goes about his everyday life in the worst conditions and does what is normal to him to get by day to day. To sum it up, this new album is powerful and holds a strong message from start to finish.”

Listen to “Impervious” at the following link: https://soundcloud.com/user-690157391/sets/impervious-1

Music Videos:

“Cross This Path” (features live clips from their cross Canada tour with Annihilator and Mutank this past June) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRXtdPIzy8E

“Tears of Tragedy” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsXPm1h5w-E

Album order for a CD copy of “Impervious” available on MASON‘s website www.masonofficialmetal.com plus available for digital download on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all major online retailers.

Show Dates:
Nov 3 – The Bald Faced Stag – Steel Assassins Festival – Sydney, Australia – info
Nov 11 – Prince Bandroom – Melbourne, Australia w/ Anvil – info
Nov 17 – Bendigo Hotel – Melbourne, Australia w/ Silent Knight – info

Track Listing:
1. Eligos (0:29)
2. Burn (3:30)
3. Tears of Tragedy (4:05)
4. The Afterlife (5:13)
5. Impervious (4:48)
6. Cross This Path (3:26)
7. Sacrificed (4:11)
8. Hellbent on Chaos (3:54)
9. Created To Kill (6:29)
Album Length: 36:08

Album And Live Band Line Up:
Jimmy Benson – Vocals, Guitar
Nonda T. – Drums
Steve Montalto – Bass
Grant Burns – Guitar

For More Info:
http://masonofficialmetal.com
https://www.facebook.com/masonofficialband
https://twitter.com/masonthrashband
https://www.instagram.com/masonbandofficial
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-aHj
(bio written by Steve Earles)

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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

“this really is thrash in its truest essence. If you were around when thrash first broke all those years ago, you have to listen to this record. You’ll be flabbergasted how tracks like Tears of Tragedy and The Afterlife make you feel just like you did in 1984-86, so effectively has the band captured the very essence of what thrash metal should look, smell and, most importantly, sound like. – Sentinel Daily

“When the first note gets in your ear you know it’s gonna be an awesome band. It’s blowing riffs and a nice voice reminding you of many legends.” The Metal Mag

“The new album from Australian thrashers Mason, it surges through ears with rabid energy and unbridled aggression and proceeds to raise the ante groove by searing groove and hook by virulent hook.” – The RingMaster Review

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0 NEWS: Decibel Mag Premiere Colorado Black Metal Masters SAR ISATUM New Track “Chenoo”; Debut Album “Shurpu” Digital Release Nov 17th, CD Release Dec 22nd

November 1, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Sar Isatum

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Montreal, QC – November 1, 2017

For fans of Emperor, Gorgoroth, Marduk

Decibel Mag Premiere Colorado Black Metal Masters SAR ISATUM New Track “Chenoo”

Debut Album “Shurpu” Digital Release Nov 17th, CD Release Dec 22nd

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 “Shurpu”, 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 Decibel Magazine, SAR ISATUM are sharing with fans their second single “Chenoo”.

The band comments:

“Chenoo is the second song of the album, it’s a completely different from the first self titled track on the album, it’s a devastating track from beginning to end, Chenoo is about the evil man-eating ice giants of northern Wabanaki legends. A Chenoo was once a human being who either became possessed by an evil spirit or committed a terrible crime (especially cannibalism or withholding food from a starving person), causing his heart to turn to ice. In a few legends a human has been successfully rescued from the frozen heart of a Chenoo, but usually once a person has been transformed into a Chenoo, their only escape is death.”

Listen to “Chenoo” at the following link: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2017/11/01/track-premiere-sar-isatum-chenoo/

“Shurpu” will be released digitally on November 17th and on CD December 22nd. Pre-order available on Bandcamp here.

For those in the Denver, CO area, SAR ISATUM will be performing with Belphegor, Cryptopsy, Panzerfaust, and Mount Cairn on November 19th 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.

Track Listing:
1. Sar Isatum (8:06)
2. Chenoo (3:13)
3. Black Gate (4:52)
4. Gormandizer (5:34)
5. Celestial Diaspora (5:27)
6. Vanaspati (4:04)
7. Halls of Pestilence (4:41)
Album Length: 36:01

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

(bio written by Steve Earles)

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“Combining symphonic, atmospheric and pummeling elements of black metal history, the band conjures an impressive battle cry that any grim fan can easily connect with.” – Metal Injection

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0 NEWS: Vancouver Whammy Metal Award Winner To Play Armstrong Metal Fest 2018; Early Bird Pre-Sale Tickets Available Now! July 13-14 – Armstrong, BC @ Hassen Arena; Band Submissions Now Open! Deadline To Apply October 31st

October 31, 2017
by Asher
· Armstrong Metal Fest · Music News

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Montreal, QC – Oct 31, 2017

ArmstrongMetalFest.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | AMF Merch Online Store

Vancouver Whammy Metal Award Winner To Play Armstrong Metal Fest 2018

Early Bird Pre-Sale Tickets Available Now!

July 13-14 – Armstrong, BC @ Hassen Arena

Band Submissions Now Open! Deadline To Apply October 31st

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)

Once again, Armstrong Metal Fest is proud to announce that this year’s Vancouver Whammy Award winner for Best Local Metal Artist will be playing on the 2018 edition. Festival co-organizer Jesse Valstar will be presenting the award.

Votes can be made until Nov 15th at the following link https://apps.facebook.com/my-surveys/whammys-2017-nominees-by-category

Finalists announced in December and final voting running until mid January.

About:

What are the Whammys?

The Whammys are an annual, local, independent music awards ceremony in Vancouver, BC. The event pays homage to the incredible achievements local artists have accomplished the year previous.

The Whammys brings humour and entertainment during a celebration that offers recognition to the local largely underground and under-celebrated artistic talent in the city.

For more info, please visit the following links:
http://whammys.ca
https://www.facebook.com/thewhammysvancouverIn additional news, 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, early bird pre-sale tickets for AMF are now on sale for a limited time until February 1, 2018 for a special price of $95 CAD. Tickets can be purchased at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/tickets/

All tickets provide General Admission and grant access to the festival grounds, camping area and arena from 11:00 AM on Friday, July 13, 2018 until 11:59 PM on Sunday, July 14, 2018. Free camping is included.

Ticket Prices

After early bird pre-sale tickets have been sold out and starting February 1, 2018, the ticket pre-sale price will go up to $125 CAD.

At the door price will be $165 CAD.

Day Passes

Please check out the FAQ for information about special day passes and pricing at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/about/faq/

2018 Early Entry

Want to grab your favourite camp spot and beat the rush of metal heads? Guests are welcome to arrive Thursday after 11:00 AM.

2018 Camping and Parking

All tickets include tent camping. You are welcome to sleep in your vehicle, RV or trailer. Traveling in an RV? Make sure to reserve your spot so you’re guaranteed a spot that includes water and power hookups. Reserve Online at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/contact/rv-reservations/

AMF is also taking band submissions for the biggest mountain moshpit to ever rumble the BC Rockies.

Festival co-organizer Jesse Valstar comments:

“This year’s band submission process has been going wonderfully! My favorite part is discovering new bands, and this year we have had quite a few new submissions! We are also very excited to start early bird sales a month early this year. We have updated our website and it is looking better than it ever has! The crew at West Metal Entertainment are working hard this year to make year ten of the festival the best year to date. We are looking to take the festival to the next level. So far so good, so bring it on! Ten Years Strong!”

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

Band submission deadline is October 31, 2017 at midnight PST.

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: Rue Morgue Premiere MOONLIGHT DESIRES Halloween Video “Hungry Like The Wolf”; Sons of Butcher Creator Trevor Ziebarth Makes 80’s Pop Anthems Go Metal w/ MOONLIGHT DESIRES New Album “Just The Hits: 1981-1985”; Out Now via Infamous Butcher Records

October 31, 2017
by Asher
· Moonlight Desires · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 31, 2017

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

Rue Morgue Premiere MOONLIGHT DESIRES Halloween Video “Hungry Like The Wolf”

Sons of Butcher Creator Trevor Ziebarth Makes 80’s Pop Anthems Go Metal

w/ MOONLIGHT DESIRES 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.

With Halloween here, the band has unleashed their music video for their Duran Duran cover “Hungry Like The Wolf” premiered exclusively on Rue Morgue at the following link: https://rue-morgue.com/moonlight-desires-presents-hungry-like-the-wolf/

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, and all major digital platforms.

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

EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-axE

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“Just The Hits (1981-1985) is a short album with a very high entertainment factor.” – Disagreement.net

“this is a fun album, well executed and stubborn but respectful to the originals. I can only applaud that and advise you to check this album out.” – Merchants of Air

“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

“Just The Hits: 1981-1985 by Moonlight Desires is an album that I can probably guarantee that you will not hear anywhere else. One of the main aspects and memories that you will take away from this album is how entertaining the album is.” – Kingston Music Reviews

“…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 NEWS: Out Now! VVON DOGMA I Streaming Debut EP “Communion” ; Created By Ex-Unexpect Bassist ft. 9 String Bass Frankenstein; New Video “Communion”

October 27, 2017
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· Music News · Vvon Dogma I

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Montreal, QC – October 27, 2017

For fans of Experimental Prog Funk Djent, Animals As Leaders, Felix Martin, Plini, Between The Buried And Me

Out Now! VVON DOGMA I Streaming Debut EP “Communion”

Created By Ex-Unexpect Bassist ft. 9 String Bass Frankenstein

New Video “Communion”

Inspired by artists as diverse as Radiohead, Meshuggah, Deftones, James Blake, Jean Baudin, Die Antwoord, Clint Mansell, Igorrr, Arvo Part and Hans Zimmer, Montreal’s VVON DOGMA I’s was created by lynchpin Frederick Filiatrault aka ChaotH whom was driven to form the group when his previous band Unexpect parted ways.

Experimenting with elements of prog, djent, funk, and electronic sampling plus featuring his frankenstein 9 string bass, VVON DOGMA I are now streaming their debut EP “Communion” for its official release today on October 27th. Frederick hopes that fans will get something truly special from the music that is a blend of everything he is musically and is definitely more accessible than what he has done in the past. The EP is a true trip for lovers of outside the box thinking with its bashing low ends to its pummeling and dominating 9 string bass accompanied by the ripping of an 8 string guitar along with some morbid electronic samples for good measure.

“I wanted to feature my freak instrument of a nine-string bass. It is often a Frankenstein of bits and pieces of writing. But I also want people to know it’s not about shredding or anything. I wanted to see how I could apply this weird playing style in a musically accessible venue. My art is song writing plus arranging and the 9 string is only one aspect of it. I find it definitely adds an interesting flavor. Hopefully people will see it for what it is as a whole.”

Listen to the full stream of “Communion” at the following link: https://vvondogmai.bandcamp.com/album/communion-ep

Music Video “Communion” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoQFvlWEn2A

Track Listing:
1. Hush (1:25)
2. Communion (4:24)
3. Lithium Blue (4:52)
4. The Mask (4:03)
EP Length: 14:45

VVON DOGMA I is:
Frederick Filiatrault aka ChaotH – 9 String Bass
Blaise B. Léonard – Synths and Violin
Yoan Marier-Proulx – 8 String Guitar
Kevin Alexander – Drumz

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/VvonDogmaI
https://twitter.com/vvondogmai
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-aOb
(bio by Steve Earles)

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“What would happen if you lock Daft Punk, Meshuggah, Apoptygma Berzerk and Scorn into a rehearsal studio? Well, I have no idea but this fascinating EP by Vvon Dogma I might give you an idea. To say that this EP is quite varied would be a tremendous understatement. Elements from industrial (techno ànd metal), progressive rock, trap, funk, house, djent and metal pummel you down until have no idea where you are or what musical age you’re living in. Of course, there is ChaotH at his 9-string bass, but that is just one aspect of the unique and eventful sound of this band. Or in one word: Wow !” – Merchants of Air

It’s a very unique EP.” – Games, Braaains & A Head-Banging Life
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0 NEWS: WARCALL Premiere New Video “Bully Bastard” via NoCleanSinging; New Album Out “Invaders” via Plan B Music + European Tour Dates (FR/DE/BE/CZ)

October 25, 2017
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· Music News · Warcall

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Montreal, QC – October 25, 2017

For fans of Motorhead mixed with Dissection

WARCALL Premiere New Video “Bully Bastard” via NoCleanSinging

New Album Out “Invaders” via Plan B Music

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

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

Currently on their European tour promoting their fourth album “Invaders” released earlier this October via Plan B Music, Montreal’s WARCALL have a new video “Bully Bastard” exclusively being premiered via NoCleanSinging.com.

“The song shows a different side to the style of the album, more groove oriented. We wanted to do a lyric video from this one because the text is interesting, talking about standing up to what you believe in. I see it as a very very heavy rock song.” says guitarist Mat.

To watch “Bully Bastard”, please visit the following link: http://www.nocleansinging.com/2017/10/25/an-ncs-video-premiere-warcall-bully-bastard/

WARCALL is inspired by Iron Maiden, Metallica, Motorhead, Dissection and Slayer, their music is fast, aggressive, melodic and dramatic. Unleashing three well-received albums under their bullet-belts (‘Demonarchy’, ‘Blood, Guts and Dirt’, ‘III’), their latest “Invaders” is a 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.

“Invaders” Album order via Bandcamp – https://warcallmetal.bandcamp.com

“Invaders” Album full stream here.

Music Video “Riding With Zombies” (features stock footage from George A. Romero’s “Night of The Living Dead” movie and is a track about the grueling life of touring.) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e1izPPyeI8

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

“Invaders” Europe Tour: (remaining dates)
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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“Fans of an old school thrash/speed sound will find plenty to enjoy throughout Invaders. 10 tracks of meaty metal that makes you want to dig out the old patch jacket & head-bang until your neck fuses.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“If you enjoy old school thrash, early speedy rock ‘n’ metal MOTÖRHEAD or DARKTHRONE in their thrashy black metal/crusty punk phase then WARCALL will wet your appetite and get you salivating! Dig out your battle vest, your white washed denim jeans and white trainers and bang that head furiously!” – All About The Rock

“If you’re looking for a new school band that respects and incorporates old school cool into their sounds almost flawlessly, then you’ll wanna be all over Invaders.” – Blood Rock Media

“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: ARISEN FROM NOTHING Premiere New Video “Chaos” via Bravewords New EP Out Now “Broken” via Collective Wave Records Limited Edition Blue Vinyl Available

October 24, 2017
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· Arisen From Nothing · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 24, 2017

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

ARISEN FROM NOTHING Premiere New Video “Chaos” via Bravewords

New EP Out Now “Broken” via Collective Wave Records

Limited Edition Blue Vinyl Available

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

Photo Credit: Lani McGeachy

Unleashing their latest EP “Broken” via Collective Wave Records this past September, Seattle groove metallers ARISEN FROM NOTHING have a new music video for their track “Chaos” exclusively premiered on Bravewords.com.

Watch “Chaos” at this link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-arisen-from-nothing-premier-chaos-video

Inspired by Lamb of God, Five Finger Death Punch, Disturbed, Killswitch Engage, ARISEN FROM NOTHING’s sound can be best described as “aggressive, driving, groovy, powerful, brutal”. Their new EP draws influence from the state of the world around us and is a strident call for unity. As a whole, the EP is best described as their own twist on modern heavy metal, doing their best to deliver an element of groove that you can bob your head and tap your feet too, while remaining aggressive and fast enough to windmill and mosh. Rich melodic choruses, a lot of underlying melody in the riffs and solos, and drums that you feel in your chest.

Guitarist Troy Elmore comments:

“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.”

“Broken” EP Full Stream – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ezasMAk4ak

EP is available on iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby.

Limited Edition blue vinyl (only 200 copies) available Collective Waves Records online store at https://www.collectivewave.ca/shop.

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

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

For More Info:
http://www.arisenfromnothing.com
http://www.facebook.com/afnfan
http://www.twitter.com/afnseattle
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-aJd

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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!”

“Broken opens with a bang. Chaos is a groove-laden slab of metal with killer riffing & a mix of guttural & clean vocals.” – Games, Brrraaains And A Headbanging Life

“Seattle natives Arisen From Nothing have pointed to a possible bright future with the release of this new EP. Modern metal they definitely are, but they employ enough old school techniques – you know, good playing, good songwriting, that kinda thing – to attain a sort of ‘best of both worlds’ state of metal grace that definitely marks them out as ones to watch.” – Sentinel Daily

“Broken, proves to be a 5 tracker of considerable pace and power featuring fluid solos, aggressive verses, semi-melodic choruses and all manner of Disturbed meets Chimaira (oh how we miss Chimaira!) meets Devildriver shenanigans to take a hefty bite out of…Big songs, big performances….Arise From Nothing could rise to be….BIG!” – Worship Metal

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0 Out Now! NERVCAST Debut EP “Locked And Loaded” + Announce Ontario Show Dates + New Video “Fallen Angels”

October 21, 2017
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· Music News · Nervcast

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Montreal, QC – October 21, 2017

For fans of early Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden

Out Now! NERVCAST Debut EP “Locked And Loaded”

Announce Ontario Show Dates

New Video “Fallen Angels”

Out now! Toronto, ON’s NERVCAST unleash their debut EP “Locked And Loaded” available as of October 21st via their bandcamp here. 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. In addition to the EP’s release, NERVCAST announce they will be performing a series of Ontario dates (dates listed below).

The band’s music video for their single “Fallen Angels” can be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZtBIIIbqCc

Show Dates:
Oct 21 – Toronto, ON – Bovine Sex Club (CD Release Show) – info
Oct 27 – Hamilton, ON – The Doors Pub
Nov 8 – Toronto, ON – Cherry Cola’s – info
Dec 15 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar – info

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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“you need to seriously check out Nervcast’s debut EP “Locked And Loaded” due, out on October 21st. The EP is mastered by Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandra, The Devil Wears Prada) and produced/engineered by Collin Young (Animal Faces, Godstopper, Yonder Peak). If you’re fans of classic Metallica, this one is going to make the hair on the back of your neck stand up.

” – The Junction UK

“Canada’s Nervcast show a lot of promise on this self-released LP…an excellent introduction to a band I’m certainly looking forward to keeping tabs on.” – Sentinel Daily

“Nervcast have shown their claws and they are young and sharp with a lot of steel” – All About The Rock

“A straight-forward 4-track EP that is bringing the riffs to the heavy metal party. Playing a blend of thrash, speed & traditional heavy metal, Nervcast bring a lot of excitement with fast rhythms, squealing vocals & winding guitar solos.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

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