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0 NEWS: ARMSTRONG METAL FEST Reveal Set Times For 2017 Line Up w/ REVOCATION, NINJASPY, AGGRESSION, GOLERS and more! Tickets On Sale Now!

March 29, 2017
by Asher
· Armstrong Metal Fest · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 29, 2017

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ARMSTRONG METAL FEST Reveal Set Times For 2017 Line Up
w/ REVOCATION, NINJASPY, AGGRESSION, GOLERS and more!

Tickets On Sale Now!

Promo Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9zHeA2pKWs
2016 AMF Free Digital Sampler – https://armstrongmetalfest.bandcamp.com/album/armstrong-metalfest-2016-mountain-moshpit-vol-1
(over 90 minutes of headbanging tracks from bands on the 2016 line up)

ARMSTRONG METALFEST reveals the set times for their 2017 line up being held on July 14th and 15th at the Hassen Arena in Armstrong, BC. This year’s headliners include Boston’s tech death / thrash titans REVOCATION, Vancouver’s reggae-metal fusion NINJASPY, Canadian 80’s thrash legends AGGRESSION and Vancouver Whammy Award Best Local Metal Artist winner GOLERS among many more from across the country. (Full list of bands and set times below.)

Situated in the Okanagan Valley with the beautiful backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, ARMSTRONG METALFEST, now in its ninth year, is British Columbia’s largest gathering of metalheads from across Western Canada and beyond.

Festival co-founder Jesse Valstar comments:

“The team members of West Metal Entertainment poured their sweat and blood into making this year’s line up for Armstrong Metalfest the best year yet! A large portion of this year’s line up consists of bands who will be releasing albums in 2017. The fact that so many bands in Canada are able to write and record quality material is a real testament to the thriving metal scene we have. The band submission process is a grueling gauntlet of awesomeness, but personally I love every second I dedicate to the brilliant artists of Canadian Metal!

I am especially excited to have Revocation on this year’s edition of Armstrong Metalfest. Their style is hella fitting for the festival and I know they will be well received! Also, their album “Great Is Our Sin” is fantastic front to back. I’ll be front row center screaming my heart out for sure!

I am very proud of the work our team has put into year nine of Armstrong Metalfest. Our work is paying off, so far this year we have broken every record for ticket sales we have ever had. As a community we built this festival from the ground up. As the festival grows, so does our community. We are all proud of this big beautiful beast!”

Weekend pass available for $120 CAD regular pre-sale with camping included in ticket price. Weekend of festival, the weekend pass will be $160 CAD at the festival gate. Day pass will be available at the festival gate only for $70 CAD. Camping is an additional $20 CAD for day pass per night. Please visit the following link for details and purchase: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/tickets/

ARMSTRONG METALFEST 2017 Line-Up & Set Times:

Friday, July 14

SET TIMES – BAND

11:00am – 11:25am – DAHLMERS REALM (Edmonton, AB) (Broken Neck Radio People’s Choice Winner) – https://www.facebook.com/dahlmersrealm

11:35am – 12:00pm – SPORE (Nelson, BC) – https://www.facebook.com/sporemetal

12:10pm – 12:35pm – THE AVULSION (Lethbridge, AB) – http://theavulsion.bandcamp.com

12:45pm – 1:10pm – SERAPHIC NIHILIST (Prince George, BC) – http://seraphicnihilist.weebly.com

1:20pm – 1:45pm – ARKENFIRE (Kelowna, BC) – http://www.arkenfire.com

1:55pm – 2:20pm – ATROUS LEVIATHIAN (Victoria, BC) – https://www.facebook.com/AtrousLeviathan

2:30pm – 2:55pm – OSSIFIC (Winnipeg, MB) – http://ossific.bandcamp.com

3:05pm – 3:30pm – NOMAD (Enderby, BC) – https://www.facebook.com/nomadmetalband

3:40pm – 4:05pm – ZUCKUSS (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.zuckuss.net

4:15pm – 4:40pm – APPOLYON (Kelowna, BC) – https://apollyon-ca.bandcamp.com

4:50pm – 5:15pm – EXPAIN (Vancouver, BC) – https://expainband.bandcamp.com

5:25pm – 5:50pm – DROP DEAD FRED (Kelowna, BC) – https://www.facebook.com/DropDeadFredOfficial

6:00pm – 6:30pm – WMD (Calgary, AB) – http://www.whenmindsdevelop.com

6:40pm – 7:10pm – ANGELMAKER (Vancouver, BC) – http://angelmaker.bandcamp.com

7:20pm – 7:50pm – EXIT STRATEGY (Calgary, AB) – http://exitstrategycalgary.bandcamp.com

8:00pm 100 MAN SHOTGUN (Beer Event)

8:15pm – 8:50pm – ODINFIST (Armstrong, BC) – https://odinfist.bandcamp.com

9:10pm – 9:55pm – XUL (Vernon, BC) – https://xulmetal.bandcamp.com

10:15pm – 11:00pm – NINJASPY (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.ninjaspy.net

11:20pm – 12:20am – GOLERS (Vancouver, BC) (Vancouver Whammy Award Best Local Metal Artist winner) – https://www.facebook.com/The-Golers-Inbred-Militia–103231376426551

Saturday, July 15

SET TIMES – BAND

11:00am – 11:25am – TRAIN BIGGER MONKEYS (Calgary, AB) – http://www.trainbiggermonkeys.com

11:35am – 12:00pm – DRAGSTRIP DEVILS (Kelowna, BC) – http://thedragstripdevils.bandcamp.com

12:10pm – 12:35pm – GATEKEEPER (Vancouver, BC) – http://gatekeepervinland.com

12:45pm – 1:10pm – GARDENER (Vernon, BC) – https://gardenerwasted.bandcamp.com

1:20pm – 1:45pm – TALES OF THE TOMB (Edmonton, AB) – http://www.talesofthetomb.com

1:55pm – 2:20pm – CELL (Winnipeg, MB) – https://cellandvoid.bandcamp.com

2:30pm – 3:00pm – CITIZEN RAGE (Calgary, AB) – https://www.facebook.com/Citizen-Rage-408722289229035

3:10pm – 3:40pm – GLADIUS SKY (Vernon, BC) – https://www.facebook.com/GladiusSky

3:50pm – 4:20pm – SLAGDUSTER (Grand Forks, BC) – http://www.slagduster.com

4:30pm – 5:00pm – GALACTIC PEGASUS (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.galacticpegasus.com

5:10pm – 5:40pm – EYE OF HORUS (Edmonton, AB) – https://eyeofhorusofficial.bandcamp.com

5:50pm – 6:25pm – DEAD QUIET (Vancouver, BC) – http://deadquiet.bandcamp.com

6:25pm – 6:50pm – TRASH WRESTLING EVENT

6:50pm – 7:30pm – TERRIFIER (Vancouver, BC) – https://terrifier-tym.bandcamp.com/album/weapons-of-thrash-destruction

7:30pm – 7:55pm – TRASH WRESTLING EVENT

7:55pm – 8:35pm – COCAINE MOUSTACHE (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.cocainemoustache.com

8:35pm – 9:00pm – TRASH WRESTLING EVENT

9:00pm – 9:45pm – PLANET EATER (Regina, SK) – https://planeteater-sk.bandcamp.com

10:10pm – 10:55pm – AGGRESSION (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.rawthomatopokay.com

11:15pm – 12:15am – REVOCATION (Boston, MA) – http://www.revocationband.com

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. 2016 was the eighth 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.

For more info, please visit www.ArmstrongMetalFest.ca

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WCMFA:

Armstrong MetalFest – http://www.armstrongmetalfest.ca
Calgary Metalfest – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
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

Sponsors / Partners:

The Green – http://www.thegreen.ca

Absolute Underground Mag – https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteUndergroundTV

A.M.I. Clothing – http://www.okanagangear.com

Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com

Askew’s Foods – http://www.askewsfoods.com/index.php

Big Rock Brewery – http://bigrockbeer.com

Broken Neck Radio – http://www.brokenneckradio.com

Calgary Beer Core – http://www.calgarybeercore.com

Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio – http://www.cemr.ca

Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com

Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com

Muninn’s Post – http://www.muninnspost.com

Ogologo – http://www.ogologo.ca

PureGrainAudio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com

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0 NEWS: Reggae-Roots World Songstress AURESIA Announces Western Canadian Dates; New Album ‘Raices’ Out Now!

March 29, 2017
by Asher
· Auresia · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 29, 2017

Reggae-Roots World Songstress AURESIA Announces ‘Raices’ Western Canadian Dates

Music Video – On The Road Again – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y02SOxJdWEA

With musical roots as diverse as the world’s music lovers, Montreal based singer / songwriter Auresia has been performing and charming audiences since her debut self-titled release in 2008. Effortlessly blending the soul of reggae with various rooted sounds from around the world, Auresia has a penchant for delivering unexpected genre-bending tracks that she will performing in Western Canada during the month of April in support of her latest album “Raices”.

Show Dates:
April 20 – The Root – Lloydminister, SK

April 21 – The Bailey Theatre – Camrose, AB

April 22 – Boomtown Pub – Calgary, AB

April 24 – Whistle Stop – Jasper, AB

April 27 – TBA
April 28 – Last Call Pub – Canmore, AB

April 29 – SOAL HOUSE – Edmonton, AB

ABOUT RAICES:

Her third full-length album entitled “Raices” was released on November 29, 2016 to follow her sophomore album “Risin’!”, an album that was dedicated to love in all its forms whereas “Raices”, meaning ’roots’ in Spanish, is a new kind of musical love letter.

Bringing forward the sounds of traditional acoustic instruments from Cuba and her native Ukraine, “Raices” is fully comprised of organic instrumentation, impressively blending roots-reggae and Afro-Cuban rhythms with folk-pop lyrics and melodies paired by Auresia’s sweet-as-honey voice.

Recorded between Cuba and Canada, “Raices” is a true labor of love. Trading in the simple fun of her first two records for a more refined sound, Auresia delivers a raw truthful interpretation of everyday life and the realities of being a strong woman. The one thing that hasn’t changed is her deep-rooted passion for Reggae and Latin music. Although most of her lyrics are sung in English, she masterfully weaves in Spanish phrases as well as words in Lakota, the native tongue of the people of the Sioux tribes.

Auresia is not the kind of artist you encounter every day. It’s this very element of surprise that makes this singer-songwriter one of the most exciting young Canadian talents emerging in the industry today.

HIGHLIGHTS:

– ‘Raíces’ reached #3 on Canadian College Radio International charts January 2017 (source: Earshot).

1. On The Road Again
2. High (Salsa)
3. Good For My Soul
4. Soul Harmony
5. On My Way
6. Isn’t It Enough
7. Raíces

2017 Tour:
Auresia has toured across the Americas, performing in Canada, USA, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina, Cuba and Jamaica. See you in 2017!

Award Nominations:
2014 – Can. Reggae Xclusive- Top Singer
2010 – Indie Awards – Best World Artist
2009 – Canadian Reggae Music Awards – Nominations: Best Singer, Best New Artist, Best Album, Best Producer

Shared Stage With:
Shaggy, Yellowman, Kymani Marley, Andrew Tosh, Queen Ifrica, Sister Nancy, Morgan Heritage, Queen Ifrica, Tanya Stephens, Sugar Minott, Sanchez, Ibo & Kindred, MC Jona (Gondwana), Vasyl Papaduke, Pochi Marambio & Tierra Sur, Javier Fonseca (Alerta Kamarada)

Discography:
2016 – Raices- LP
2013- Risin’! Sophomore LP
2012 – So In Love With You – EP
2008 – Self-Titled LP

PAST HIGHLIGHTS:

– ‘Stay a Little Longer’ single is charting on Rebel Vibes Top 10 Canadian Reggae charts (12 weeks!!)

– Winner of the Top Singer award at the Canadian Reggae Xclusive Awards in 2014.

– “High” single (previous album) tracked in June 2013 for 20 weeks & hit top 50 for 12 weeks on Palmares & Adisq radio charts.

For more info:
http://www.Auresia.com

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“…it’s obvious that Auresia is a talent worth watching” – Exclaim!

“Listening to her intricate melodies, beautiful harmonies, eclectic mix of Caribbean, soul, Latin and Pop flavours, and

empowering eco-conscious lyrics, it’s no surprise she’s been nominated for Favourite World Artist at the 2010

Independent Music Awards and for four awards at the Canadian Reggae Music Awards.” -Coolgrrls.com

“If there ever was a time, since Bob Marley where Reggae could actually penetrate popular music, Auresia definitely has the potential to do it” – Spotlight artist of the week -Duke Eatmon, CBC Radio 1, Home Run

“A talented artist who knows how to combine a folk-driven style with the roots of reggae!” – Montreal Mirror

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0 NEWS: NoCleanSinging Premiere SLAGDUSTER’s ‘Mother’s Milk’; New Album ‘Deadweight’ Out May 5th

March 28, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Slagduster

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Montreal, QC – March 28, 2017

For fans of Gojira, Sikth, Mehsuggah, Dillinger Escape Plan, Between The Buried And Me

NoCleanSinging Premiere SLAGDUSTER’s ‘Mother’s Milk’; New Album ‘Deadweight’ Out May 5th

Isolation has most certainly bred inspiration in the shape of SLAGDUSTER. Hailing from Grand Forks, B.C, the band is name after a slang term local to their area for a piece of machinery that was used in the mines over a hundred years ago.

“We are the only four musicians in our small town driven to form a progressive metal band.” says vocalist Shane Sherman.

Inspired by such giants as Goijira. Sikth, Meshuggah, Dillinger Escape Plan, Between The Buried And Me, SLAGDUSTER offer a progressive, groovy, creative, unique and heavy sound.

It’s been a few years since their debut album ‘Nature.Humanity.Machine’ and SLAGDUSTER is ready to unleash their follow up ‘Deadweight’ due out on May 5th, 2017.

“Naturally our sound has come a long way since our debut release in 2010. The music is more complex, and much more developed, still heavy, but even more groove based. Listeners can expect to be challenged by focusing on the compositions, or lost in the musical landscape.” says vocalist Shane Sherman.

Having released their first single ‘Peeping Ron’ a few weeks ago (listen here), the band is ready to share with fans their next track ‘Mother’s Milk’ premiered exclusively on NoCleanSinging.com.

The band comments:

“”Mother’s Milk” is one of the more structured arrangements on the new album. We like some of the riffs so much that we couldn’t avoid bringing them back a couple times. It starts off with a strong driving march feel, before picking up speed and racing around hairpin corners, drifting effortlessly while navigating multiple sonic terrains smoothly from start to finish. Lyrically, the message focuses on a downward spiral of dependence and desperation, characterized within a story about an unhealthy mother/son relationship, a dark contrast to the song’s upbeat tempo.”

Listen to ‘Mother’s Milk’ by visiting the following link: http://www.nocleansinging.com/2017/03/28/an-ncs-premiere-slagduster-mothers-milk/

Like the ancient machine they are named after, SLAGDUSTER work hard to draw art from base material, they’re sound is meticulous and lengthy. All nine of tracks on ‘Deadweight’ have been very slowly and carefully crafted over the years. No songs were scrapped; all were completely revamped continuously for years. SLAGDUSTER put way more effort into collaborative song writing, which has significantly advanced their original sound. Each track contains a variety of things, ranging from ripping riffs and tremolo melodies to soft transitional parts and psychedelic interludes on top of constant heaviness and groove.

Of course, these songs are transformed in SLAGDUSTER’s live show, which vocalist Shane Sherman describes as “high energy, bordering on ridiculous, with offensive banter and annoying antics from an attention hungry front man. Well executed yet fun and light-hearted performances perfected over years of touring.”

To pre-order ‘Deadweight’, please visit www.slagduster.com.

Show Dates:
July 14/15 – Armstrong, BC – Armstrong Metal Fest w/ Revocation, Ninjaspy, Aggression – info

Track Listing:
1.Soldiers Of Meth (4:52)
2. Peeping Ron (3:43)
3. Profane Puppet (4:25)
4. Mother’s Milk (4:46)
5. Mushroom Stomp (4:34)
6. On All Fours (4:57)
7. Cheer Up Clown (4:40)
8. Ivory Into Coal (4:58)
9. Untouchable (4:37)
Album Length: 41:36

For More Info:

http://www.slagduster.com
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9A5

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“witness their antics and groove metal.” – Beatroute (Live review Armstrong Metalfest 2016)

“this is one seriously cool album — a collection of inventive, head-spinning songs played by four extremely talented musicians.” – No Clean Singing (review of 2010’s Nature. Humanity. Machine.)

“Although Slagduster’s music thrives on instrumental variation on themes within each song, with dynamic tempos and even occasional changes in time signature, the songs remain anchored to driving rhythms that organize the jumping, darting complexity of the music.”– No Clean Singing (review of 2010’s Nature. Humanity. Machine.)

“This release is oddly appealing, intriguing, a little different and undeniably catchy.
Step outside your comfort zone and give this diverse chunk of metal a spin you may well be surprised as was I. Definite groove, unpredictable melodies all in a style that’s wholly enjoyable.” – Thy Demons Be Scribblin (review of 2010’s Nature. Humanity. Machine.)
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0 NEWS: WOODHAWK Announce “Vagabonds of The Western Gig Tour” (BC/AB/SK/MB) And Riff-tastic Debut LP “Beyond The Sun” Out April 7th + New Video “The High Priest”

March 28, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Woodhawk

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Montreal, QC – March 28, 2017

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

WOODHAWK Announce “Vagabonds of The Western Gig Tour” (BC/AB/SK/MB) And Riff-tastic Debut LP “Beyond The Sun” Out April 7th

New Video “The High Priest”

Slathered in rock and roll riffs and dealing with a case of wanderlust, Calgary’s rock revival heroes WOODHAWK set out to unleash their debut full-length ‘Beyond The Sun’ paired with dates across Western Canada. The riff wizards just released a video for their single ‘The High Priest’, which showcases their lyricism and fanaticism for musical perfection. Lyrically the song questions individual power and how people can either use it for good or evil.

Watch ‘The High Priest’ at

Their album ‘Beyond The Sun’ is produced by the band with Jesse Gander (Bison, Japandroids) and is slated for release April 7, 2017. Pre-order of Vinyl, CD or Digital with an instant download of the first single ‘The High Priest’ available via their bandcamp at https://woodhawk.bandcamp.com.

“This album has been years in the making and really shows the evolution of the band. We focused hard on not just making good riffs, but good songs. Doing this album, and with Jesse Gander, no less, was a bucket list goal for us. So to be in Vancouver and recording with someone who we truly admire, was something that we feel is reflected in the album.” says vocalist / guitarist.

After opening for Truckfighters, Yawning Man and We Hunt Buffalo in Calgary, WOODHAWK will be hitting the road for tour of Western Canada to quell their hunger for playing shows.

Show Dates:
Apr 7 – Edmonton, AB – Sewing Machine Factory (CD Release Show)
April 8 – Calgary, AB – The Palomino (CD Release show)

Vagabonds of The Western Gig Tour:

May 4 – Vancouver, BC – The Cobalt

May 5 – Nanaimo, BC – The Queens

May 6 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub

May 7 – Kelowna, BC – Doc Willoughby’s

May 8 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous Pub

May 9 – Saskatoon, SK – Vangelis Tavern

May 10 – Winnipeg, MB – The Handsome Daughter

May 11 – Regina, SK – The German Club

May 12 – Calgary, AB – Palomino

May 13 – Fernie, BC – Northern Bar

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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“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: Vancouver Prog Virtuosos OMNISIGHT Posts Live Video ‘Shift The Paradigm’ Filmed By Blackroom Films’; New EP ‘Power of One’ Out Now!

March 28, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Omnisight

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Montreal, QC – March 28, 2017

For fans of Dream Theater, Tool, Yngwie Malmsteen, Animals As Leaders,Van Halen, RacerX

Vancouver Prog Virtuosos OMNISIGHT Posts Live Video ‘Shift The Paradigm’ Filmed By Blackroom Films

New EP ‘Power of One’ Out Now!

Vancouver progressive virtuosos OmnisighT teamed up with Blackroom Films to release a new live video for their track “Shift The Paradigm” off their new EP “The Power of One” released in January of this year. The video was shot during their EP release party on March 11th at The Astoria in Vancouver, BC.

“”Shift The Paradigm” is definitely a track that features everything OmnisighT’s known for: Extreme musicianship, big vocal hooks and great grooves. I was having some technical difficulties at the beginning of the song, but the show must go on! I’ve always liked music videos that show the realism of live performance, so I think it’s pretty cool. It was awesome to debut the new material and shred it up live!” says guitarist Blake Rurik.

Watch the live video of ‘Shift The Paradigm’ at https://youtu.be/Mz7qVujQwYc

The band’s next Vancouver performance will be on May 11th at Pat’s Pub & Brewhouse w/ Assimilation and Gatekeeper. Full details can be found here.

OmnisighT‘s ‘Power of One’ is the latest offering to showcase their highly regarded musicianship and finely wrought song-craft. ‘Power of One’ as a whole is a musical journey with a story concept to question the status quo and stand up against the oppression plus deceptions of the ruling class.

Drummer Chris Warunki comments on the release:

“”The Power Of One” is the sound of a band firing on all cylinders. Guitarists, bassists, drummers and vocalists will all have something in-store for them here with this EP. We are excited to get this out to the prog/rock/metal masses both musically and lyrically. Speaking of lyrically, the album will come with a PDF booklet exclusive to our Bandcamp supporters. We took a “more is more” approach with this one and it will be a real challenge, but a welcome challenge; to take it to the stage. A local Vancouver EP release party/show is in the works and TBA. We want to keep the musicianship in the music, that has been our agenda since day one!”

‘Power of One’ is now streaming along with CD and digital download at https://omnisight.bandcamp.com/album/the-power-of-one

Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and all other major online retailers.

Show Dates:
May 11 – Pat’s Pub & Brewhouse – Vancouver, BC w/ Assimilation, Gatekeeper

1. Shift The Paradigm (5:24)
2. Resistance (4:51)
3. Seven Sisters (6:32)
4. Fall of The Empire (7:04)
5. Power of One (7:11)
EP Length: 31:04

About:
Known for their formidable musicianship, virtuosic guitar solos and powerful songs, OmnisighT is masterfully blurring the lines between melodic hard rock and progressive metal. Beginning as collaboration between vocalist/guitarist Raj Krishna and drummer Chris Warunki, they created the impressive ‘Path’ debut album in 2012. Their live line-up was consolidated with the addition of Dave Shannon on bass and guitarist Blake Rurik. ‘Path’ was followed up by the 2013 ‘Wave Particle’ EP.

Like all truly visionary musicians, band co-founder Raj was driven to create unique music. “I’ve been writing and singing songs since I was a little kid. We never seemed to hear heavy prog music that had shredding and hooks at the same time. It always seems you get one or the other….Having technical musicianship with good song-writing, shredding licks, and big hooks was the whole idea.”

Raj sums up OmnisighT’s music thusly: ‘Proggy, hooky, shredding, sad, and powerful!’

While Raj is justifiably proud of OmnisighT’s recorded output, he sees the importance of performance. ‘Live is where the band really shines! We put on a show, running around smiling and shredding. The band plays with more intensity…we often give the headliners a run for their money.’

For more info, please visit the following links:
https://www.facebook.com/omnisight
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9dc

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“The depth of talent in Canada often surprises us. Here is another superb band to add to the list. It remains to be seen how far “The Power Of One” takes OmnisighT. But one thing is for sure, it is an EP of which they can be incredibly proud.” – Maximum Volume Music

“If you’re going to attempt this sort of thing, you’d better have chops. Fortunately, (OmnisighT) have ’em, and how.” – Georgia Straight

“Their stage presence and technique is out of this world…I can safely say that the only guitarists I’ve seen live that instilled the same sort of awe in me as Raj Krishna were Jeff Loomis and John Petrucci himself.” – Prog Sphere

“great songwriting, fantastic lead guitar work…immediately on the first track, the intro “String Theory,” we are greeted by some immense guitar skills. Seriously, these guys are fucking fantastic.” – The Monolith

“deliciously retro, Zappa-meets-Malmsteen solos with at least one toe in the land of jazzy improv… guitar fiends should rush to check them out.” – Georgia Straight

“I have never been more impressed with a band that I had zero knowledge about. These guys play like they’ve been playing together since birth and clearly love what they do at a cellular level.” – Metal Titans

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0 NEWS: Out Now! Ottawa’s TRIGON Debut Album ‘Fed Up’

March 24, 2017
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Montreal, QC – March 24, 2017

For Fans of Volbeat, Offspring, Metallica, Greenday, Misfits

Out Now! Ottawa’s TRIGON Debut Album ‘Fed Up’

Inspired by artists as diverse as Volbeat, Crobot, David Wilcox, System of A Down, Nirvana, Megadeth, Black Sabbath and Slayer, yet forging their own unique sound. Ottawa, ON’s TRIGON release their 11 track debut album ‘Fed Up’ produced by the band with Anders Drerup and out now as of March 24th.

“‘Fed UP’ is about living in the millennium, obstacles, day-to-day challenges, high and low points of life, religion, the corrupt world we live in, and being brainwashed by our leaders.” says vocalist/ bassist Emanuel Viau. “The album will grow on fans with its ‘crafty riffs, good lyrics and good beats. We wanted to make them feel like they are the ones who wrote the songs!’

A full album stream of ‘Fed Up’ can be heard at https://soundcloud.com/trigon-band/sets/fed-up

Viau adds:

“Fans can expect a lot more out of Trigon. We are just getting started. The dedication to our fans is always there…they are number 1 to us! We are a positive band hoping to reach out to people and give them songs they can relate to. At our live shows they can expect maximum energy and excitement. We aim to make the people at the back come to the front!’”

TRIGON‘s debut album ‘Fed Up’ is available on iTunes, Spotify, Bandcamp and all major online retailers.

1. Intro (0:20)
2. Talk To Me (4:17)
3. Addiction (5:37)
4. Weak Mistake (3:46)
5. Jaded (4:38)
6. Obsessed (4:58)
7. Apocalypse (3:33)
8. Mother (4:55)
9. Your Life (4:43)
10. Seven (5:17)
11. Nightmare (5:41)
Album Length: 47:49

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https://www.facebook.com/Trigonmusic/
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“any fan of hard rock or heavy metal would be proud to have this album in his/her collection. The fullness of the sound on the album makes it hard to believe that this is just a three-piece outfit…Trigon seems to have picked out the best parts of bands they like, smashed them together, and crafted songs that just work on every level.” – Yell! Mag

“There is a chaotic and personal magic on this album that moves your mind, body and soul from places of safety to places of danger in an instant. I’d liken it to being at a family BBQ just before WW3 breaks out -it’s all fun and games and Armageddon….“Fed Up” is a brilliant Rock album that exquisitely produced and bloody well executed. It’ll fit in with any and all Metal collections. Get yours now!” – 925 Rebellion

“The Great White North is known for snow, Molson beer, and hockey, eh. Now we might have to add another pretty good thing, Trigon.” – National Rock Review

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0 NEWS: Canadian Fest Celebrating Women In Metal METALOCALYPSTICK Announce Second Batch of Bands To Line Up – Life Like Fire, Breaking The Silent, Massive Scar Era

March 24, 2017
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Canadian Fest Celebrating Women In Metal METALOCALYPSTICK Announce Second Batch of Bands To Line Up

Life Like Fire, Breaking The Silent, Massive Scar Era

Get ready for Mountains, Camping and the Women of Metal!

Artwork by Abradinfluence

Promo Video: https://youtu.be/9jBp7TQ-eww

Based in Valemount, BC near Jasper National Park with the beautiful backdrop of the Canadian Rockies, there stands an outdoor festival that just doesn’t celebrate Heavy Metal, but embraces the power of women in metal.

Formed in 2016, METALOCALYPSTICK FEST was created to present a unique experience within the Western Canadian metal community, a gathering of similar views, aspirations and musical taste. (similar to former mainstream music festival Lilith Fair.)

Founded by Kaija Kinney of Vancouver’s Anarcheon after researching a lack of female based metal festivals to apply her band to, Kinney took matters into in her own and decided to produce the event.

Kinney comments:

“This festival means the celebration of both sexes coming together and creating something amazing. People like to say women in metal aren’t a big deal anymore and that we are all the same. I feel that is untrue, this is still a male dominated world and woman are still looked as lesser. I want to showcase all these bad ass ladies and celebrate the differences of men and woman rather than pretend we are all equal. Truth is we are different why can’t we celebrate that?”

In addition to the festival celebrating women in metal, the METALOCALYPSTICK FEST gives back to the community by being a non-profit organization dedicated to raise funds and donating 100% of proceeds to local charities Girls Rock Camp, Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter, Earth Protectors plus an audience picked foundation.

The 1st annual Metalocalypstick hosted female influenced metal bands from across Canada and the world such as Brazil’s Nervosa (Napalm Records), Egypt’s Massive Scar Era, Hollywood’s The Maension, Valfreya, Scythia, Mortillery (Napalm Records), Van Halst, Dead Asylum, Juliet Ruin, Violent Betty, Omega Crom, Körperlose Stimme, Elysium Echoes, Solborn, Monarch Sky, Forsaken Rite, Anarcheon, and Suspended.

Preparing for their 2nd annual year, the outdoor festival for women in metal is proud to announce their second batch of bands added to the line up Life Like Fire, Breaking The Silent and the return of Massive Sca Era to join previously introduced Tessitura, Körperlose Stimme, Meteor Tree, Scythia, Hedks, Forsaken Rite and Remnants.

METALOCALYPSTICK presented by Gigfly.ca is being held during Canada Day weekend on July 1st and 2nd in Valemount, BC. For tickets and more info, please visit the following links:

www.metalocalypstickfest.rocks
www.facebook.com/metalocalypstickfest/
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About the second batch of metal queens and their band’s performing METALOCALYPSTICK:

Break The Silent

Mar is the newest Metal Queen added! Welcome Breaking The Silent!

If there are three things Mar would take to an isolated island, it would be her notebook (with an attached pen!), iPod and headphones. Music and writing are her truest passion, and also, her saving grace, as she identifies them. For her, tenor and falsetto, along with screams, are only a matter of feelings. She deeply feels what she sings. That is something the audience gets to experience when watching her perform. Her wide vocal range has enabled her to dabble into different genre of music, one of them being blues. Though metal is mostly what you will find on her playlist, she has never tried her hand at singing it. That is until Shane Oranchuk, drummer from Breaking The Silent asked her to audition for the band. In August 2016, she became the singer and lyricist of the band. Influenced by power, thrash and black metal vocalists, be ready to be mesmerized by this talented and genuine vocalist.

Breaking The Silent is a 5 piece female fronted metal band from Edmonton, Alberta.The band formed in the fall of 2016 and have been making waves ever since. The group is in the midst of recording their first full length album, which is a lethal mix of thrash, black and melodic metal.

BTS has immediately gained attention in the local and international scene teaming up with Hed P.E, All Else Fails, Tessitura and more. Founding members Mar, Shane Oranchuk,Jason Cullen, D-Rail Dahlmer, and Jake Victor formed the band with the vision of writing melodic and heavy music. With an album and tour in their horizon there is no telling how far this band will be in another year. Stay tuned.
http://www.facebook.com/breakingthesilent

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Life Like Fire

Maddy has been involved in music since the young age of 9 where she started out in lessons for country music. At age 12, she switched over to jazz where she landed a record deal, but turned it down because she had fallen for metal, punk and rock music. This came along when her grandma accidentally bought her a Slipknot CD and her grandpa took her to get her first guitar. Unfortunately she was only able to get in 2 years of guitar lessons and rock vocal lessons before her mom sent her to the streets with nothing, but her guitar and lil dog. Over the next four years, Maddy dropped outta school, moved between friends, park benches, trees and some of the lowest places in Calgary. Her life was eventually turned around by a neighbour who heard her singing and playing guitar outside. He inspired her to do something with her talents and get out there. This lead to Maddy seeking out other musicians and creating her first serious hard rock band in Red Deer, Alberta called Promise Revoked. This band went on to open for big bands like Sum 41, Gob and Sweeney Todd. They were also featured on radio stations, playing big festivals and eventually were signed to a Canadian label. Due to different interests, this band eventually fell apart. After trying out a few different bands, she was recruited by a Calgary band called Silo. This band had great potential and got Maddy back up into the music scene again by headlining shows at the Marquee and playing Our Fest, but with a band member moving away and also unable to find a permanent bass player, this band also fell apart. Hope was not lost, since Silo’s other guitar player Josh had moved into a band house with Maddy. They ended up spending every night playing music and writing songs, which led to creating the band Life Like Fire.

Life Like Fire was born in 2016 from the shattered remains of four popular local Calgary bands. Their combined skill sets create a unique brand of in your face rock ‘n roll that is quickly gaining pace in Alberta’s underground music scene. This band adds a modern twist to an old school sound then tops it off with searing female lead vocals and blistering guitar shred. It’s dirty, rude, in your face and you’ll be left wanting more.
http://www.facebook.com/lifelikefireband
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Massive Scar Era

Massive Scar Era returns to Metalocalypstick having performed at the inaugural year in 2016. Originally formed in 2005 in Egypt, the band plays post hardcore with both metal and Middle Eastern influences along with introducing violins orchestration into their sound. Over the years, MSE has performed at festivals in Europe and USA sharing the stages with bands like Dream Theater, Dimmu Borgir, In Flames, Kreator, Moonspell and more.
They released their EP “30 years” in August 2016, evolving their sound to incorporate more dramatic orchestration, heavy guitar riffs and intense lyrics.

http://massivescarera.com

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0 news: Toronto’s UFORIA To Play Canadian Music Week + Offer Free Download ‘Radiation’ via PureGrainAudio; Eastern Canadian Tour Dates Presented By PureGrainAudio

March 24, 2017
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Montreal, QC – March 24, 2017

For fans of Billy Talent, Finger Eleven, Our Lady Peace

Toronto’s UFORIA To Play Canadian Music Week + Offer Free Download ‘Radiation’ via PureGrainAudio

Eastern Canadian Tour Dates Presented By PureGrainAudio

Toronto hard rockers UFORIA announce they will be performing at Canadian Music Week on April 20th at Coalition T.O just before they take off for their Eastern Canadian tour this coming April and May presented by PureGrainaudio.com. The tour will begin on April 25th in Oshawa, ON and see UFORIA perform in nine cities across four provinces (ON/QC/NB/NS). The tour is in promotion of their latest EP ‘Fight or Flight’ released during July of last year and produced plus co-written with Finger Eleven drummer Steve Molella. The EP’s title track has been a common sound having been played regularly at the Rogers Centre during the Blue Jays games throughout the 2016 season.

UFORIA has also teamed up with PureGrainAudio.com in promotion of the tour offering a FREE download of their track ‘Radiation’ off their latest EP. The song is a warning that ecological change is inevitable and we must embrace it and evolve in order to survive.

Free Download – http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/uforia-radiation-free-song-download

Music Video – Fight or Flight (directed by Finger Eleven guitarist James Black) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTPdWn8-XQg

EP Stream – https://soundcloud.com/uforiaband/sets/uforia-breakout-tracks

Show Dates:
April 20 – Toronto, ON – Coalition T.O – Canadian Music Week w/ HD Stardom, Overman, BARDS, Tomahawk Love, The BallRoom Babies

2017 UFORIA Tour Dates

April 25 – Oshawa, ON – The Atria
April 26 – Ottawa, ON – Live on Elgin w/ PEAKS
April 27 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar w/ Uncanny, White Canvas Sky, The Jem
April 28 – Woodstock, NB – Unit 777 w/ Gemstonez, Monteith
April 29 – Dartmouth, NS – Montes Showbar w/ Dali Van Gogh
May 2 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub w/ Impact Eleven, Shadow of Everest
May 3 – Moncton, NB – Plan B
May 5 – Montreal, QC – O Patro Vys w/ The Alibi, Science for Lunatics
May 6 – Kingston, ON – Homegrown Festival – info
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Other shows:
May 27 – Toronto, ON – The Cameron House w/ The Alibi, Monteith
June 9 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House (Ashes at Dawn CD Release)
July 8 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar w/ Red Handed Denial, Maybe Refuge, Vaerisa

About:

UFORIA first began as a solo project by front man Michael Ursini (Singer/Songwriter/Rhythm Guitar), which over the years has morphed into a talented four-piece of hard rock that has released three EPs since 2012. Influenced by bands like Billy Talent, Incubus, Finger Eleven and Our Lady Peace, among others, the group also consists of Adam Brik (Lead Guitar), Daniel Salij (Bass) and Dylan Piercey (Drums).

Uforia’s previous releases include the debut EP Imagining (2012) and the fan-funded follow-up Transmutation (2015). The band has won a number of contests including the Hard Rock Rising Canada contest (2013), the opportunity to open for hometown heroes Billy Talent (2014) and the Jack Daniel’s Supporting Act contest (2016). “Fight or Flight” ranked #4 on the best songs of 2016 at CJIM Montreal’s Rock Station and 91X in Belleville. Oshawa’s 94.9 The Rock FM featured Fight or Flight (EP) on the Best of Generation Next 2016.

1. Fight or Flight (3.44)

2. Radiation (3:07)

3. Wake Me (3:38)

4. Overthrow (4:15)

5. Is Anybody Living? (4:49)

EP Length: 19:35

For more info:
http://www.UforiaMusic.ca
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“This title track (Fight or Flight), in all of its gritty and tenacious swagger, smacks you in the face and demands to be listened to.” – Canadian Beats

“packing a powerful punch with no filler” – Some Kind of Media

“Uforia have released a tight collection of excellent songs and with the re-appearance of other Canadian guitar acts like Billy Talent and the aforementioned Finger Eleven into the mix we could be in for a renaissance in Canadian rock music.” – The Green Room Podcast

“I must say that this band definitely picked a great name for itself. We all know the definition of Euphoria; a feeling or state of intense excitement or happiness. This is exactly how the band portrayed themselves on stage. I was impressed by their stage presence….I see a bright future for this young talented group of musicians. They have great supporters and music mentors on their side. Please check them out when they come to a city near you.” – Concert Addicts

“It’s hard to fake understanding and desire. You get it or you don’t, you want it or you don’t. Uforia definitely has it.” – Steve Molella (Finger Eleven)
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0 NEWS: Out Now! Vancouver Full Throttle Rock CRNKSHFT Stream Self-Titled EP

March 24, 2017
by Asher
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Montreal, QC – March 24, 2017

For fans of Five Finger Death Punch, Alter Bridge, Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin

Out Now! Vancouver Full Throttle Rock CRNKSHFT Stream Self-Titled EP

L-R: Trevor “Tre” Miles – Bass | Josh Lauze – Drums | Shane “Shanr” Jolie – Vocals | Sebastien “Sea Bass” Mark Pulse – Guitar | Geoff “Gway” Way – Guitar
Photo Credit – Alex Barredo

Influenced by bands like Alice In Chains, Five Finger Death Punch, Pantera and Godsmack, Vancouver, BC’s CRNKSHFT have carved out a sound in the vein of Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin, Alter Bridge plus Black Stone Cherry. Going full throttle, the band release their new self-titled EP, out now as of March 24, 2017 to follow their 2015 debut ‘Hard Fucking Rock’. The EP was produced by Daren Grahn who has engineered on albums for Metallica, Hedley, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi and features their award winning single ‘Systematic’ voted ‘Best Metal Song’ at the Academia Awards Academy in Los Angeles, demonstrating the band’s punishing high octane sound.

A full stream of their self-titled EP can be heard at https://soundcloud.com/crnkshft/sets/crnkshft-self-titled-ep-2017

Video – Systematic – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8nMR5NEi90

Free Download – Old Habits – http://www.puregrainaudio.com/audio/crnkshft-old-habits-free-song-download

Plus the EP is available on iTunes, Bandcamp, Google Play, Spotify and all major online retailers.

CRNKSHFT comments:

“Our new EP is a beast; we are really excited to showcase our melodic side. The four songs should touch a wide demographic of fans, which is what we want. We aren’t looking to be defined as just a heavy metal band, but as a hard knocking punch to get anyone going. We’re accepted by all those who listen to metal and rock. The whole idea of CRNKSHFT’s music is that we’ll be enjoyed by fans across a variety of genres.”

For those in the Vancouver area, CRNKSHFT will be hosting their local CD release show at Hindenburg on March 25th with support from Bone State Rebellion, 2 Shadows and Porcelain Sky. Full details can be found here.

1. Systematic (3:28)

2. Tears Me Apart (4:17)

3. Old Habits (4:34)

4. Breaking The Silence (3:49)

EP Length: 16:10

For more info:
http://www.crnkshft.com
http://www.facebook.com/crnkshft
https://twitter.com/crnkshftband
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9sA

About:

Since the band’s formation in 2015, CRNKSHFT’s engine has been firing on all cylinders setting their scene ablaze with their explosive, drop tune aggression with melody at its core. They pride themselves on writing raw, emotional music and when they perform with zero fucks given, what you see is what you get…a leave it all on stage attitude that gets fans fists pumping, head banging and singing along to the band’s anthemic melodies. The band has already been tapped as local support for such touring bands as Prong, Grim Reaper, and The Veer Union.

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“”For those that like their music fast and powerful, this is the appetizer for you. It’s all kinds of mad power…an epic little album from a band that is close to conquering the universe… or at the very least, close to setting it aflame.” – 925 Rebellion

“Opener ‘Systematic’ will testify to this with punchy and growling riffs and equally growling vocals which somewhat draw you in and immediately your foots a tapping and your head is banging, as the air guitar sits proudly on your lap as you ‘Systematically’ scream and roar to the vocals which if you listen closer also have a story to tell.” – We Rock Webzine

“CRNKSHFT’s forthcoming release sells me on the group’s ultimate potential. I look forward to hearing what else this Canadian band can do. ” – Heavy Metal Time Machine

“Stomping drop tuned leads, soaring vocals and hard-charging grooves litter the lead single, a formula that pays off in spades on the riff-tacular “Tears Me Apart,”” – Get Exposed Music

“these guys have a running start to the hard rock scene, and if their message and sound stays in their current vein, there’s no denying that this band will put a crankshaft kick-start to this year’s list of burgeoning, fantastic new artists.” – Shockwave Mag

“the four tracks are full of grunge influences and a killer metal delirium that will capture your heart ,and ignite your mind. “Systematic” kicks the release off in fine style ,with its bludgeoning , punishing riffs its easy to see why this was the band’s first single, the lead guitars strings are flayed as the guys will have you banging your head and bouncing around the room this is a stylistic killer opener.” – The Metal Meltdown

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0 Tour Dates: Calgary Thrashers ILLYRIAN ‘Round 2: Fight!’ Western Canadian Tour (AB/BC)

March 23, 2017
by Asher
· Illyrian · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 23, 2017

For fans of Revocation, Lazarus AD, Havok, Battlecross, Exodus

Tour Dates: Calgary Thrashers ILLYRIAN ‘Round 2: Fight!’ Western Canadian Tour (AB/BC)

New Album ‘Round 2: Fight!’ Out Now!

L-R: Scott Onofrychuk (Guitar/Vocals) | Jeff Perry (Bass/Vocals) | Brandon McNeil (Guitar/Vocals) | Darren May (Drums)
Photo Credit: Brad Scott

Calgary thrashers ILLYRIAN will be hitting the road for May tour dates in Alberta and British Columbia (dates listed below). The tour is in support of their latest album ‘Round 2: Fight!’ unleashed during October of last year. The album was co-produced by the band with Casey Lewis at Echo Base Studios plus mastered by Sacha Laskow (Every Hour Kills, ex-Divinity) at Perfect Fifth Studios.

Formed in 2011 under the name Hellborn Death Engines, the band resurfaced under the new moniker ILLYRIAN with the additions of bassist / vocalist Jeff Perry (Sikarra, ex-Animus Labyrinth) plus British drum sensation Darren May (ex-Deacon Birch) who have brought new and progressive musical mindsets into the band to join original and founding members Scott Onofrychuk (guitars/vocals) and Brandon McNeil (guitar/vocals).

Evolving into a highly technical group playing thrash metal with their erratic and precise on-stage delivery, rapier wit, along with nostalgic charm, ILLYRIAN have removed the constraints of conventional metal sub-genre formula to replace their sound with a melting pot of technical thrash riffs, blistering solos, prog-influenced rhythms along with the band’s signature tri-vocal attack.

Full album stream can be heard at the following link: http://illyrian.bandcamp.com/album/round-2-fight plus available for on iTunes, Amazon.

Free Song Download – ‘Round 2 Fight!’ – here. Video here.

Video – Zeta Reticulan – Watch here.

Video – Five By Five – Watch here.

Tour Dates:
April 20 – Calgary, AB – Nite Owl
April 21 – Edmonton, AB – DV8
May 2 – Banff, AB – Hoodoo Lounge
May 8 – Grande Prairie, AB – Better Than Fred’s
May 12 – Abbotsford, BC – Brothers Billiard
May 13 – Vancouver, BC – Media Club
May 14 – TBA
May 15 – Nanaimo, BC – The Cambie
May 17 – Vernon, BC – Record City
May 18 – Kelowna, BC – Chaos w/ NoMessisah Radio Show
May 19 – Prince George, BC – Fore Bistro
May 20 – Burns Lake, BC – The Dungeon

1. Walking In Sunshine (5:41)

2. Round 2: Fight! (4:31)

3. Opulent & Imperial (3:58)

4. Chaotic Neutral (3:28)

5. Zeta Reticulan (4:29)

6. Mindbender (4:25)

7. Five by Five (The Dark Slayer Comes) (4:06)

8. Wings of Freedom (4:47)

9. Technodrone (3:50)

10. Sound of The Serpent Siren (4:47)

Album Length: 44:05

For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/illyrianband
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-8Ii

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“Calgary thrashers Illyrian’s sophomore release, Round 2: Fight!, hits you like a sack of hammers to the face. Combining aggressive riffs, vicious vocals, machine gun-like rhythms and head-splitting guitar solos, the four-piece band delivers the goods on its 10 fiery tracks. ” – Bravewords

“Like a game of classic Street Fighter, as the song title ‘Round 2: Fight’ should have you envisioning, Calgary’s Illyrian totally kick ass!” – Pure Grain Audio

“Illyrian impressively fuse such influences as classic thrash, death metal in the vein of Obituary, and a lot of 80s influences into a profoundly impressive package.” – Hellbound

“Calgary based thrash metal that will rip your spine out…theses guys have blistering solos that will make you headbang until your head falls off…The virtuoso guitarists Scott Onofrychuk and Brandon McNeil, give you powerful guitar riffs, creating an atmosphere only a metal head can dream of.” – Rockbrary

“a mosh pit massacring new album appropriately titled Round 2: Fight! Unrelenting, face-melting and otherwise utterly insane, this album is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser!!” – Canadian Beats

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