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0 NEWS: Out Now! EMPTY THREAT New EP “Shutdown Nowhere”

October 6, 2017
by Asher
· Empty Threat · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 6, 2017

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

Out Now! EMPTY THREAT New EP “Shutdown Nowhere”

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.”

“Shutdown Nowhere” EP features 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.”

To listen to the EP full stream, please visit the following link: https://emptythreatofficial.bandcamp.com/album/shutdown-nowhere

The EP is available for download and stream on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify.

Track Listing:
1. Out of Sync (4:47)
2. Heliophobia (3:40)
3. Afterburn Paralysis (3:45)
4. Counterfeit (4:35)
5. Accommodate (4:19)
6. Knots (More Than Just Words) (5:19)
EP Length: 26:29

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: DECATUR Premiere Album “Badder Than Brooklyn” via MetalUnderground.com; Produced By Gojira’s Joe Duplantier + Canadian Tour Dates (ON/AB/BC/MB/QC)

October 5, 2017
by Asher
· Decatur · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 5, 2017

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

DECATUR Premiere Album “Badder Than Brooklyn” via MetalUnderground.com

Produced By Gojira’s Joe Duplantier

Debut Album “Badder Than Brooklyn” Out October 6th

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. In preview to its release, the band have teamed up with MetalUnderground.com for the premiere of its full stream. The debut 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!

Vocalist/guitarist Jay Sarrazin comments:

“Working on this record was a dream come true for us. We were honoured to be able to work with Joe Duplantier. His vision and knowledge of music is so vast that he opened up so many gates for us. There are so many musicians in the world, but very few true artists and Joe is definitely one of the artists. Getting the chance to work side by side with him was an amazing experience for us. This album turned out better than we hoped. We put a lot of time and effort into the final product. We really scrutinized every piece of it. Our goal was to bring metal back to its hay day. To write a great album and not just a great single. We definitely created something original with this album. Something that’s not happening in metal at the moment. It’s for real fans of real metal. We couldn’t be more excited to take this across Canada to kick off the tour. You should expect us to come for the kill live. We are very excited to unleash this album on the world and to start touring it.”

Listen to “Badder Than Brooklyn” at the following link: http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=137319

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”
Oct 6 – Toronto, ON – DC Music
Oct 7 – Hamilton, ON – Che Burrito
Oct 11 – Calgary, AB – Dicken’s Pub (moved from 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 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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“Badder Than Brooklyn is one of those wonderful albums that will give you little to complain about…one of the best heavy metal releases this year. Shatterproof & Internal War Pt. 2 confirm this with the former a very traditional & groove-layered slab while the latter goes for a more melodic approach.” Games, Brrrains & A Head-Banging Life

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0 NEWS: New Noise Mag Album Premiere: INSURRECTION “Extraction”; Out Oct 6th via Galy Records + Eastern Canadian Tour Dates

October 5, 2017
by Asher
· Insurrection · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 5, 2017

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

New Noise Mag Album Premiere: INSURRECTION “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).

Slated for release on October 6, 2017 via Galy Records, INSURRECTION has teamed up with New Noise Mag for the full stream premiere.

“Insurrection is very proud of all the accomplishments we’ve done over the years, and this album is the embodiment of those accomplishments. Enjoy!” says vocalist Stef Jomphe.

Listen to the neck breaking of “Extraction” at the following link: http://newnoisemagazine.com/stream-insurrection-extraction/

Album pre-order on Bandcamp here and Galy Records here.

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).

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
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†

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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“Playing an exciting blend of death & tech metal, Insurrection are masters of dishing out an aural onslaught, one that comes in both French & English. With a serious amount of meat to the bones of the guttural vocals & complex riffs, System Failure opens the album with a bang.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Headbanging Life

“Insurrection hits hard and often on their latest release, Extraction. From the opening barrage of System Failure to the closing song, Data Extracted…End Transmission, the band leaves little fuel left in the tank.” – Grim Reader Reviews

“Right from the off, Insurrection hammer you with a full on assault of thumping drums, gnarly riffs and even gnarlier, sometimes bestial, growling vocals. The opening track ‘System Failure’ is relentless from start to finish as it flies out of the traps at 100 miles an hour.” – Rock n Load Mag

“a thundering album full of riffs, grooves, and hooks.” – Glacially Musical

“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!

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0 NEWS: New Noise Mag Album Premiere Aussie Thrash MASON “Impervious”; Out October 6th

October 5, 2017
by Asher
· MASON · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 5, 2017

For Fans of Kreator, Death, Testament, Sodom

New Noise Mag Album Premiere Aussie Thrash MASON “Impervious”

New Album “Impervious” Out October 6th

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.

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. Their second full length “Impervious” features nine glorious thrashing tracks mixed and mastered by Erin Hamidovic (Devin Townsend Project, Sikth, Animals As Leaders, Periphery, Elm Street). Set to be unleashed officially on October 6th and kick the mosh pit into overdrive, the Mad Maxs have teamed up with New Noise Mag for the full album stream premiere.

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: http://newnoisemagazine.com/stream-mason-impervious/

Album order for a CD copy of “Impervious” available on MASON‘s website www.masonofficialmetal.com plus will be available for digital download on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all major online retailers on October 6th.

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

Show Dates:
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

“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: TERRIFIER Confirmed To Play 2018 NYDM SPRING BASH; New Album Out “Weapons of Thrash Destruction” via Test Your Metal Records

October 4, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Terrifier (Test Your Metal Rcords)

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Montreal, QC – October 4, 2017

TestYourMetalOfficial.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

TERRIFIER Confirmed To Play 2018 NYDM SPRING BASH

New Album Out “Weapons of Thrash Destruction” via Test Your Metal Records

(photo Credit – Derek Carr – Visions In Pixels)

Vancouver, BC’s TERRIFIER will be importing “Weapons of Thrash Destruction” to the 2018 NYDM SPRING BASH, a 2-day heavy metal festival being held April 19-21 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA). The thrashers are confirmed to perform the first night of the festival on Thursday, April 19th. For more info, please visit the following linkhere. The festival date will also be part of TERRIFIER‘s planned 2018 North American tour in April and May with concerts to be announced at later date.

TERRIFIER‘s latest album “Weapons of Thrash Destruction” was released this past January via Test Your Metal Records. The nine track thrash attack features the band’s soon to be classics “Bestial Tyranny”, “Skitzoid Embolism”, “Nuclear Demolisher” and ‘Sect of the Serpent’, a song inspired by Conan the Barbarian as vocalist Chase Thibodeau says “the idea was to trample the weak and hurdle the dead on this one!”.

“Weapons of Thrash Destruction” is available on CD and digital download at the following links:

CD order – http://testyourmetalrecords.bigcartel.com/product/terrifier-weapons-of-thrash-destruction
Digital order – https://terrifier-tym.bandcamp.com/album/weapons-of-thrash-destruction

Song Stream – Reanimator – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHjh2IflQAE
Song Stream – Skitzoid Embolism – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b01Qu14g0aw
Lyric Video – Nuclear Demolisher – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiP7ljtMJZ4

Track Listing:
1. Reanimator (5:24)

2. Deceiver (5:15)

3. Nuclear Demolisher (4:26)

4. Violent Reprisal (4:17)

5. Skitzoid Embolism (4:08)

6. Drunk as Fuck (4:12)

7. Bestial Tyranny (6:13)

8. Riders of Doom (1:40)

9. Sect of the Serpent (6:44)

Album Length: 42:23

For more info, please visit
http://www.testyourmetalofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/TerrifierThrashers
https://twitter.com/terrifier666
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-91B

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“Weapons Of Thrash Destruction is relentless from start to finish.” – Bravewords

“The Canadian quintet Terrifier knows full well what its strengths are and it plays to them in spades on the wonderfully titled Weapons of Thrash Destruction…This is a fine thrash record. Should make for a fun concert, too.” – The Vancouver Sun

“Terrifier proudly delivers a true-to-form tribute to the genre that thoroughly kicked the ass of the 1980s: thrash…It’s clear, metal music is not dead. Lurking in the shadows of the music industry are new artists like Terrifier, mastering their crafts, looking to flip the industry on its head. Weapons of Thrash Destruction is an impressive effort, explosively blending classic tricks with a modern, fresh feel.” – Beatroute BC

“Strike in the name of old school Metal, kneel before the gods of Metal that brought you the best music ever played in stereo, hail the insanity delivered by fast paced riffing and unholy melodic rhythms.” – Metal Temple

“The music is fast and tight, the riffs are complex and fun, the production, solos, and vocals are all spot-on, and there’s plenty of humor to boot. In other words, everything one should want from a thrash album is on Weapons of Thrash Destruction.” – Angry Metal Guy

“an old school thrash cocktail designed to blow a hole right through the bulkhead.” – Amps and Green Screens

“This album (Weapons of Thrash Destruction) is straight up unapologetic thrash! Love the album.” – CJSF – Metal Meltdown

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0 NEWS: ARISEN FROM NOTHING Posts Teaser For Upcoming Music Video “Chaos” + New EP Out Now “Broken” via Collective Wave Records

October 4, 2017
by Asher
· Arisen From Nothing · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 4, 2017

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

ARISEN FROM NOTHING Posts Teaser For Upcoming Music Video “Chaos”

New EP Out Now “Broken” 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

Unleashing their latest EP “Broken” last week via Collective Wave Records, Seattle groove metallers ARISEN FROM NOTHING have posted a teaser for their forthcoming music video “Chaos”, which can be viewed at the following link below. 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.

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.”

Music Video teaser “Chaos” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWBgTreHNc8

Song Stream “Chaos” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnxQjkgZHFc

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

EP is available on iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby.

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
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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 NEWS: NERVCAST Announce Ontario Show Dates + New Video “Fallen Angels”; Debut EP “Locked And Loaded” Due Out October 21st

October 3, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Nervcast

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Montreal, QC – October 3, 2017

For fans of early Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden

NERVCAST Announce Ontario Show Dates

New Video “Fallen Angels”

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

Toronto, ON’s NERVCAST announce they will be performing a series of Ontario dates in October and November (dates listed below) in support of their forthcoming debut EP “Locked And Loaded” due out 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.

The band’s music video for their first single “Fallen Angels” can be viewed at the following link:

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.”

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

Show Dates:
Oct 12 – St. Catharines, ON – The Warehouse – info
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

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

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0 NEWS: On Tour Now! Aussie Thrashers HIDDEN INTENT – Kangaroo Thrash USA Tour 2017 w/ Lich King

October 3, 2017
by Asher
· Hidden Intent · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 3, 2017

Singles and Album Download here. (for media use only)

On Tour Now! Aussie Thrashers HIDDEN INTENT – Kangaroo Thrash USA Tour 2017 w/ Lich King

Like the riotous music they play, since their inception in 2011, Aussie thrash trio HIDDEN INTENT have been carving their way through the masses with their unabashedly unapologetic ‘80s-throwback thrash metal, a form of music that wholly embraces its American and European roots in the Bay Area, Scandinavian and Teutonic thrash scenes. Being lauded for their “energetic” live show and the “party thrash” they play for their audience, the Adelaide trio have continued to build their name well into the now, which has currently taken them on their “Kangaroo Thrash USA Tour” supporting Lich King plus a last-minute slot on Full Terror Assault this past September performing right before Havok and Toxic Holocaust (dates listed below).

Over the years, HIDDEN INTENT have hit the mosh pit hard releasing their 2013 debut full-length album “Walking Through Hell”, which was re-released in 2014 via Italian label Punishment 18 Records plus unleashed two other singles the same year “Apocalypse Now” and “Addicted To Thrash”, which was mastered by American record producer, mixer, guitarist and songwriter, Chris “Zeuss” Harris (Municipal Waste, Queensrÿche, Revocation).

Song Stream – Apocalypse Now

Music Video – Addicted To Thrash

HIDDEN INTENT have previously supported Danish thrash metal icons Artillery for their ‘Made in China’ 11-date tour in April/May 2015 plus have been national tour support for Nuclear Assault, local Adelaide support for Helloween and Queensryche along with performing at numerous large festivals in both Australia and abroad, including The New Dead Metalfest, headlining the Bangkok Thrash Festival in Thailand, and Perth’s Metal Down-Under among many more.

Following their “Kangaroo Thrash USA Tour”, HIDDEN INTENT will return to the studio to record their much anticipated second full-length album slated for a 2018 release.

HIDDENT INTENT is:
Chris McEwen (ex-Abyzmal, ex-Obsidian Aspect) – Vocals/Bass
Phil Bennett (ex-Desert Eagle/TKBF) – Lead Guitars /Backing Vocals
Paul Lewis (Hawkai, ex-Death Boundaries, Tidal) – Drums

HIDDEN INTENT “KANGAROO THRASH TOUR” w/ Lich King
(remaining dates)
Oct 3 – Mesa, AZ – Club Red
Oct 4 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock
Oct 5 – El Paso, TX – The Rock House
Oct 6 – Austin, TX – The Lost Well
Oct 7 – Dallas, TX – Wits End
Oct 8 – Houston, TX – La Playa
Oct 10 – New Orleans, LA – Poor Boys Bar
Oct 11 – Pensacola, FL – The Handle Bar
Oct 12 – Jacksonville, FL – Rain Dogs
Oct 13 – Miami, FL – TBA
Oct 14 – Tampa Bay, FL – Vrass Mug
Oct 15 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl
Oct 16 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
Oct 17 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
Oct 18 – Norfolk, VA – Charlie’s American Cafe
Oct 19 – Baltimore, MD – The Metro Gallery
Oct 20 – Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu – Necktie

For more info:
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https://hiddenintent.bandcamp.com
EPK – http://hiddenintentausdpk.weebly.com

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0 NEWS: Armstrong MetalFest 2018 Early Bird Pre-Sale Tickets Available Now! – July 13-14 – Armstrong, BC @ Hassen Arena Band Submissions Now Open! – Deadline To Apply November 1st

October 2, 2017
by Asher
· Armstrong Metal Fest · Music News

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Montreal, QC – Oct 2, 2017

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

Armstrong MetalFest 2018 Early Bird Pre-Sale Tickets Available Now!

July 13-14 – Armstrong, BC @ Hassen Arena

Band Submissions Now Open! 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, 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/

In additional news, AMF is now 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 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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Days of The Dead – https://www.facebook.com/DaysOfTheDeadRD
Farmageddon Open Air – http://www.farmageddon.ca
Loud As Hell – http://www.loudashell.com
Metalocalypstick – http://metalocalypstickfest.rocks
Metallion – http://www.facebook.com/metallionfestival

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0 NEWS: DAYS OF THE DEAD FEST Announce Line Up Changes w/ Ninjaspy, WAKE, Dusty Tucker, Without Mercy, West of Hell and more! (Red Deer, AB) – October 27-29

October 2, 2017
by Asher
· Days of The Dead Fest · Music News

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Montreal, QC – Oct 1, 2017

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DAYS OF THE DEAD FEST Announce Line Up Changes
w/ Ninjaspy, WAKE, Dusty Tucker, Without Mercy, West of Hell and more!

(Red Deer, AB) – October 27-29

Red Deer, AB’s DAYS OF THE DEAD festival taking place from Oct 26-29 announce a small line up change with one if its headliners Anciients, whom were originally scheduled to perform on the Saturday. Anciients will now be replaced by Calgary grindcore WAKE who will be co-headlining the Saturday night line up with Ninjaspy. Check out WAKE‘s brutality at https://wakegrind.bandcamp.com.

About Days of The Dead Fest:

Halloween may be about putting on a costume and trick or treating around your city block, but in Red Deer, AB it’s about so much more. The rumours in the area describe a mass pilgrimage, a collective gathering from across Alberta and beyond, a zombie mosh pit coming alive. Are the rumours true…? Well during the Days of The Dead Fest,a Heavy Metal Music Festival Costume Party Extravaganza takes over!

Founded in 2014 by local Red Deer resident and music scene contributor Justin Shadows of Shadows Productions plus vocalist of town favourites Leave The Living, DAYS OF THE DEAD Fest celebrates the heavy sounds of metal, punk and hardcore along with the ritual of transforming yourself in to another character during the Halloween weekend in October.

Now in its 4th year, Days of The Dead has grown to a three day event hosting over 30 bands from across Canada for both all ages and 18+ shows for a reunion of friends, music fans and a Halloween aficionados.

The full line up for DOTD 2017 is now ready and fully unleashed with headliners Ninjaspy, WAKE, Dusty Tucker, Without Mercy, West of Hell and more.

Tickets on sale now via https://www.myshowpass.com/days-of-the-dead/ and will be available from local Red Deer acts performing on the festival plus at the following Red Deer locations The Vat, International Beer Haus and The Soundhouse Guitar and Record Shop.

***KICKOFF PARTY***
Thursday, October 26th at THE VAT PUB
Hunted By Ravens (Red Deer, AB)
Transitions (Red Deer, AB)
Liandra (Red Deer, AB)
Decrepitation (Edmonton, AB)
TerraGanja (Red Deer, AB)
Silverthorn (Red Deer, AB)

Friday, October 27th at The Vat Pub:
West of Hell (Vancouver, BC)
Anchoress (Vancouver, BC)
Pridelands (Red Deer, AB)
Kyoktys (Calgary, AB)
Votov (Winnipeg, MB)
Earth’s Ashes (Red Deer, AB)
Grizzly Hawk (Humboldt, SK)
Follow The Sorrow (Red Deer, AB)
Spurn (Calgary, AB)
Killed By The Nine (Red Deer, AB)

Saturday October 28th at The Vat Pub:
Ninjaspy (Vancouver, BC)
WAKE (Calgary, AB)
Without Mercy (Vancouver, BC)
Tyler Dory Trio (Edmonton, AB)
Leave The Living (Red Deer, AB)
Dead 3 Days (Oshawa, ON)
The Dead Sexy (Oshawa, ON)
The Myopia Condition (Red Deer, AB)
Juliet Ruin (Edmonton, AB)
Wives Tail (Red Deer, AB)

Sunday, October 29th at The International Beer Haus:
***ALL AGES***
Dusty Tucker (Red Deer, AB)
Ninjaspy (Vancouver, BC)
Shotgunner (Edmonton, AB)
Black Friday (Edmonton, AB)
Exit Strategy (Calgary, AB)
Hammerdrone (Calgary, AB)
DropDeadFred (Kelowna, BC)
Fück Nazi (Red Deer, AB)
In Ruin (Saskatoon, SK)
Skeptal (Red Deer, AB)

For more info, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/DaysOfTheDeadRD/

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