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Montreal, QC – December 23, 2016
Brazil’s WEAKLESS MACHINE Posts New Video ‘Tarred With The Same Brush’

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Montreal, QC – December 23, 2016
Brazil’s WEAKLESS MACHINE Posts New Video ‘Tarred With The Same Brush’

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Montreal, QC – December 23, 2016
New Holiday EP ‘Feliz Navidad’

Edmonton, AB’s post apocalyptic party metal band SHOTGUNNER have teamed up with Blank TV for the exclusive premiere of their new holiday video ‘Feliz Navidad’. The video is in celebration of the band’s new same titled holiday EP that was unleashed earlier this week to follow their 2015 Xmas release ‘A Shotgunner Christmas’.
Watch ‘Feliz Navidad’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK7OBw6fNSQ
“We’re excited to release another Christmas EP! We hope when you play it around the Christmas table, it’s able to make you headbang as well as further alienate you from your loved ones.” comments guitarist / vocalist Diego Fernandez.
‘Feliz Navidad’ EP Stream available here.
‘Feliz Navidad’ available for digital download via Bandcamp, CD Baby and iTunes.

SHOTGUNNER released their debut album ‘Lock and Loaded’ this past July, which can be heard in full at the following link https://shotgunner.bandcamp.com/album/locked-and-loaded.
For more info, please visit the following links:
https://www.facebook.com/WastedWasteland
EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/2016/12/18/epk-shotgunner-feliz-navidad-2016/
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Montreal, QC – December 22, 2016
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Vancouver’s TERRIFIER Unleash New Thrasher ‘Skitzoid Embolism‘ via The Gauntlet
New Album Due Out January 20, 2017

Vancouver, BC’s TERRIFIER has been setting their scene ablaze sharing the stage with the likes of Havok, Destruction, Exmortus, Holy Grail, and Crowbar among many others. Signing to TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS, these thrashers will be releasing their third recording and second album ‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’ on January 20, 2017 to follow their 2013 EP ‘Metal or Death’ and 2012 full-length ‘Destroyers of the Faith’.
Teaming up with TheGauntlet.com, TERRIFIER are exclusively premiering their second single ‘Skitzoid Embolism’ along with an interview at the following link: http://thegauntlet.com/article/84410/31715/TERRIFIER-Interview-and-Gauntlet-Exclusive-Release-of-Second-Video-
TERRIFIER‘s first single ‘Reaminator’ is streaming at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHjh2IflQAE

Album Length: 42:23
Upcoming Show Dates:
Jan 22 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre – info w/ Entombed A.D., Full of Hell, Turbid North
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Montreal, QC – December 22, 2016
Brazil Thrashers WOSLOM Posts New Video ‘Underworld of Aggression’

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Montreal, QC – December 21, 2016
For fans of Volbeat, Steel Panther, Metallica
Download = Press Photo | EP Cover | EP Lyrics

In a world forgotten by time, only the lethal may survive. SHOTGUNNER is a band of brigands making their mark with their own brand of heavy metal that can only be described as “Post Apocalyptic Party Metal”. Releasing their first Christmas EP in 2015 ‘A Shotgunner Christmas’, these cowboys from hell return with their second holiday EP for fans dubbed ‘Feliz Navidad’. The EP is now available as of December 21st and premiering exclusively via Metal Rules.com at the following link below.
“We’re excited to release another Christmas EP! We hope when you play it around the Christmas table, it’s able to make you headbang as well as further alienate you from your loved ones.” comments guitarist / vocalist Diego Fernandez.
‘Feliz Navidad’ EP Stream – http://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/2016/12/21/out-now-party-metallers-shotgunner-streaming-new-holiday-ep-feliz-navidad-via-metal-rules-com/
‘Feliz Navidad’ is available for digital download via iTunes, CD Baby and Bandcamp.
The Edmonton, AB slickers released their debut album ‘Lock and Loaded’ this past July, which can be heard in full at the following link https://shotgunner.bandcamp.com/album/locked-and-loaded.
For more info, please visit the following links:
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Montreal, QC – December 21, 2016

‘Tis the season to headbang….. Asher Media Relations is proud to present the next volume of its annual holiday sampler ‘Happy Metal Annihilation Vol.6’. The compilation features over 40 tracks and nearly four hours of mosh pit ready tunes from bands Asher Media Relations has worked with during 2016. Tracks range from metal, rock and all sub-genres in-between. Get ready to annihilate your holiday fun!
To get your FREE DOWNLOAD, please visit https://ashermedia.bandcamp.com/album/happy-metal-annihilation-vol-6
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For nearly a decade, Montreal, QC based PR firm Asher Media Relations & staff have followed one rule and one rule only, that is getting artists the media attention that they deserve. Developing pr campaigns for image awareness and media support, AMR showcases & represents talented artists to all media outlets ranging from Print, Radio, Online & Television across Canada to around the world.
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Montreal, QC – December 20, 2016
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Vancouver Whammy Metal Award Winner To Play Armstrong Metal Fest 2017
Unleash #666kmchallenge In Association with WCMFA
Early Bird Pre-Sale Tickets On Sale Now!
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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)
Votes can be made until February 1st at https://survey.fbapp.io/whammys-2016-finalists-by-category
There are over 20 categories. The winners will be announced at the show on February 10th.
What are the Whammys?
The Whammys are a annual, local, independent music awards ceremony. The event pays homage to the incredible achievements local artists have accomplished the year previous.
The Whammys brings humour and entertainment during a celebration that offers recognition to the local largely underground and under-celebrated artistic talent in Vancouver.
In additional news, Armstrong Metal Fest in association with the Western Canadian Metal Festival Alliance (WCMFA) is launching a new initiative for the Western Canadian metal music community to be more involved and aware of the area’s collective. Launching the #666kmchallenge, AMF and the WCMFA’s goal is to encourage more financial support and purchase of local musicians’ music and merchandise to boost the area’s music economy. The initiative was inspired by the 100 mile diet, which aims to have people buy and eat food within 100 miles of where that person lives. The AMF and the WCMFA has decided to apply that concept to the Canadian Music Scene with the #666kmchallenge.
How it works:
Music lovers of metal and any other genres are encouraged to buy music and merchandise from bands / musicians within 666 kilometers of where they live.
For example: Kelowna is within 666 km from both Calgary and Victoria, therefore people from Kelowna could buy anything from bands in those areas and it would be considered a part of the #666kmchallenge.
You don’t necessarily have to follow that example or even set a goal, just buy local merchandise and post it online!
After purchase you are to take a picture of it and post it online via your social media (ex. instagram, facebook, twitter) with the hashtag #666kmchallenge. Post how much it cost and the AMF and WCMFA will keep a tally of the money raised!
Why the #666kmchallenge?
The idea behind it… if people bought more merchandise from bands, they would have more money to invest into costly things such as recording and touring! The overall impact would be the growth of the already amazing Western Canadian metal scene!
For full details, please watch AMF co-organizer Jesse Valstar explain the #666kmchallenge at the following video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXmzLNbjbno
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For the last 8 years, Armstrong Metal Fest, one of Canada’s best metal events held in the Okanagan valley in Armstrong, BC has been showcasing a high caliber of Western Canadian metal along with international touring acts. Last year’s 2016 line up, their largest year for music and attendance included headliners Beyond Creation, Dayglo Abortions, Unleash The Archers, Archspire, Rivers of Nihil, The Zenith Passage and more.
Early bird pre-sale tickets are now on sale for their 2017 line up, which will be announced at a later date. Tickets are available for $90 CAN per ticket with camping included in the price. For those who can only make certain nights, day passes are available at the festival. Please visit the following link for details and purchase: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/tickets-old/
Please Note: The November 1st deadline for artist applications has passed and submissions are now officially closed. Band applicants will be reviewed for their 2017 line up and announced at a later date.
For more info, please visit www.ArmstrongMetalFest.ca
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Calgary Metalfest – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Farmageddon Open Air – http://www.farmageddon.ca
Loud As Hell – http://www.loudashell.com
Sponsors:
Absolute Underground Mag – https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteUndergroundTV
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com
Askew’s Foods – http://www.askewsfoods.com/index.php
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.brokenneckradio.com
Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio – http://www.xtrememetalradio.ca
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
No Messiah – http://www.nomessiah.net
Old Style Pilsner – http://www.oldstylepilsner.com
PureGrainAudio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Rancho Vignola – http://www.ranchovignola.com
The Green – http://www.thegreen.ca
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Montreal, QC – December 20, 2016
For Fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Enforcer, Skullfist, Steelwing
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STRIKER Premiere Video ‘Phoenix Lights’ via Metal Sucks
Headlining US Tour (WA/OR/CA/AZ/TX/FL/GA/MO/IL/MN)
European Tour Dates w/ Sonata Arctica
New Album Coming Soon!

STRIKER will be on tour in the United States from January 15 to February 15 to go with the pre-order campaign for the new album, they will as well as provide direct support for Sonata Arctica in Europe from February 20 to April 10, with more tours to be announced shortly. Be sure to check out the new Striker Store with all new designs and products at https://strikermetal.myshopify.com/.

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Montreal, QC – December 20, 2016
Brazil’s AEON PRIME Posts New Lyric Video ‘The Commandments’

1. Coliseum
2. Future Into Dust
3. Revolving Melody
4. Ghost
5. The Commandments
6. Deadly Sacrifice
7. About Dreams and Lies
8. Newborn Star
9. In Gold We Trust
10. In The Depths of Me
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Montreal, QC – December 20, 2016
Brazil’s ELIZABETHAN WALPURGA Streaming Debut Album ‘Walpurgisnacht’

After a hiatus of over ten years, Brazil’s blackened heavy metallers ELIZABETHAN WALPURGA return with a full stream of their debut full length ‘Walpurgisnacht’ to follow their 2001 EP ‘Desire’. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Nenel Lucena at Mr. Prog Studio. The album artwork was created by Deafbird Design Lab.
To listen to ‘Walpurgisnacht’, please visit their Bandcamp at https://elizabethanwalpurga.bandcamp.com/album/walpurgisnacht

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