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0 NEWS: Chilean/Canadian Thrashers SOCIAL ARSONIST – BC/AB Dates + Loud As Hell Fest

April 18, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Social Arsonist

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For fans of Lamb of God, Shadows Fall, In Flames, Early Classic Thrash of the Big 4

Chilean/Canadian Thrashers SOCIAL ARSONIST – BC/AB Dates + Loud As Hell Fest

Chilean/Canadian thrash hybrid SOCIAL ARSONIST will be hitting the road for dates across British Columbia and Alberta for the month of May, which will then be followed by a tour of Chile and a return to Canada to perform at the Loud As Hell festival in Drumheller, AB (full dates listed below).

Formed in Chile in 2009 by bassist Dario Zuniga and guitarist Manuel Morgado, the two musicians were unable to locate the perfect vocalist in their home country and turned the World Wide Web. Finding Canadian singer Cayle Charlton, the duo worked with him for years via the internet, honing their material before taking the ultimate step of relocating to Canada.

With a full line up in Vancouver, BC, the fiery crucible of Chilean thrash met the icy cauldron of Canadian metal to create an explosive storm built on a foundation of classic thrash and modern metal resulting in two releases. Their 2016 full length ‘Duality of Perception’ and 2014 debut EP ‘De-Evolution of Thy Self’ both demonstrate the hardship of the band’s sound that is aggressive, fast, intense, catchy and disruptive.

Bassist Dario Zuniga reveals that SOCIAL ARSONIST are inspired by subjects beyond metal clichés.

“The whole album carries the Social Arsonist aggression and message of rebellion and anguish against the institutionalization of society plus we have a wide range of influences, including a South American flavouring that everyone seems to enjoy, and coming from South America just to play our music in Canada, we put a lot of effort and passion into our performance!”

Album Stream – Duality of Perception – https://socialarsonist.bandcamp.com/album/duality-of-perception

Tour Dates:
May 18 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre – info
May 19 – Vernon, BC – Record City – info
May 20 – Prince George, BC – Legion – info
May 21 – Kamloops, BC – The Dirty Jersey
May 25 – Edmonton, AB – DV8 – info
May 26 – TBA
May 27 – Calgary, AB – Distortion – info
May 28 – Lethbridge, AB – Smokehouse – info
May 29 – Kelowna, BC – Muninn’s Post
June – Chile Tour
July 14 – Abbotsford, BC – Brother’s Bowling and Billiards
August 5 – Drumheller , AB – Loud As Hell Fest – www.loudashell.com

Track Listing:
1. Intro (0:56)
2. De-Evolution Of Thy Self (3:17)
3. Masters Of Fate (3:09)
4. Ill Natured (3:14)
5. Terminal Remorse (3:03)
6. The Plan (3:20)
7. New Reich (3:47)
8. Sacrifiction (2:17)
9. Unreality (2:44)
10. Root Of Anger (3:36)
11. Order Of Chaos (3:04)
Album Length: 32:32

Social Arsonist is:
Cayle Charlton – Vocals
Manuel Morgado – Main Guitar
Jean Carlo Ibarra – Second Guitar
Dario Zuniga – Bass
Danny Sever – Drums

For More Info:

http://www.socialarsonistband.com
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“kickass old-school thrash metal” – Georgia Straight

“No mere clones of the bands that have come before them, social arsonist are willing to push forward with-in the thrash genre”, “One can hear elements of melodic death metal at times with nods to dark tranquility and at the gates.” – Crown of Viserys

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0 NEWS: Canadian Atmospheric Post-Metal ABANDONED PALACE Offer Free Download “Shades of Autumn”

April 14, 2017
by Asher
· Abandoned Palace · Music News

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Canadian Atmospheric Post-Metal ABANDONED PALACE Offer Free Download “Shades of Autumn”

Canadian atmospheric post-metal project ABANDONED PALACE have just released their new single “Shades of Autumn” for free download or pay-what-you-want via their Bandcamp site at the following link: https://abandonedpalace.bandcamp.com/track/shades-of-autumn

It’s been 2 years since the release of their self titled debut EP and mastermind Von Warugi (AKA Chris Warunki, drummer of prog metal band OmnisighT) says “This is just something to bridge the gap between our debut EP and the full length album to follow, likely late 2017.”

As for the alter-ego he states “It’s just a way to bring out my dark side musically and distinguish myself as a composer/producer. The drums really take a back seat to everything else going on within the songs; in fact I’m always writing the drum parts dead last, whereas in OmnisighT, the drums are my primary role and focus.”

ABANDONED PALACE was formed in 2013 (debut EP released in 2015) and involves Von Warugi handling all writing, instruments and production – you could almost call it a “solo project” were it not for the lead vocals and lyrics where he’s joined by his faithful collaborator, known only as “The Void”; whose contributions on “Shades of Autumn” range dynamically from whispers to black metal and death metal style vocals.

Lyrically “It’s a reflection on inevitability. Fear of what we all must face can be crippling, but there is much to appreciate along the way, just like the colours of fall. As time goes by, it can get easier to lose sight of that until it’s too late…” says The Void.

Musically, ABANDONED PALACE weave a somber spell of black, folk, doom, gothic and atmospheric metal to create an intoxicating concoction that would likely appeal to fans of Agalloch, Katatonia, Swallow The Sun and Coldworld.

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/AbandonedPalace

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0 NEWS: DVT Launch Crowd Funding Campaign For Upcoming Album ‘Local Harassment’ + Show w/ Hed PE

April 13, 2017
by Asher
· Fatal Illness Management · Music News

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California Hardcore Punks DVT Launch Crowd Funding Campaign For Upcoming Album ‘Local Harassment‘

California hardcore punks DVT whom are signed to Fatal Illness Management have launched a crowd funding campaign on Indiegogo to reach a goal of $3000 to put towards the completion of their upcoming album “Local Harassment”. The album was mixed and mastered by J-F Dagenais (Kataklysm, Ex Deo) and recorded in part at Trench Studios (Abysmal Dawn, Helsótt). The artwork is set to be done by Andrei Bouzikov (Toxic Holocaust, Municipal Waste).

To check out merch perks DVT are offering fans, please visit the following link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-d-v-t-mix-and-master-their-album-music#/

Indiegogo DVT Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRzluJCvWeg

In additional news, the band has welcomed new member guitarist Braxton Marcellous to the line up and will be performing their first show with him on June 11th supporting Hed P.E. at the Brick By Brick in San Diego.

Over the last few years, DVT has unleashed several independent releases since being founded in 2009 in Murrieta, CA. Throughout the years Mauricio Olivares (Vocals), James Munroe (Lead Guitar), Joey Sia (Rhythm Guitar), Sabian Poggio (Bass) and Christian Sia (Drums) have developed a cross over hardcore sound that’s heavy, energetic, and aggressive.DVT‘s latest EP ‘Got No Limits’ is streaming at the following link: https://devastationdvt.bandcamp.com/album/got-no-limits-ep

Song Stream – Memento Mori – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLRkOWEqP50

Show Dates;
June 11 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Vrick w/ Hed P.E.

For more info, please visit the following links:
https://www.facebook.com/DevastationDVT
https://www.facebook.com/fatalillnessmanagement

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0 Okanagan BC Dates: Canadian Harmonica Rocking MATT BLAIS + New Video ‘Set Me Free’

April 13, 2017
by Asher
· Matt Blais · Music News

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For fans of Ryan Adams, Sam Roberts, Matt Mays, The Arkells, Tragically Hip

Okanagan BC Dates: Canadian Harmonica Rocking MATT BLAIS + New Video ‘Set Me Free’

With every note and word, Matt Blais stands out as a spirited and hardworking musician. His signature raspy vocals and blistering blues harmonica are the unique cornerstones of a high energy live show that has captivated audiences across Canada and in countries around the world. Having shared the stage with the likes of Blue Rodeo, The Trews, Moist, The Glorious Sons, Big Wreck, Charlie Winston and more, the charismatic musician returns to British Columbia’s Okanagan for dates this May in Revelstoke, Grinrod, Birch Island and Enderby.

Show Dates:

May 9 – Banff, AB – The Rose n Crown (202 Banff Ave) – No Cover – 10pm – 18+
May 10 – Banff, AB – The Rose n Crown (202 Banff Ave) – No Cover – 10pm – 18+
May 11 – Revelstoke, BC – The Last Drop (220 3 St W.) – 10pm – 19+
May 12 – Grindrod, BC – The Riverfront Pub (6927 BC 97A – No cover – 8:30pm – 19+
May 13 – Birch Island, BC – Serenity Music Performing Arts Centre House Concert Series (2461 Lost Creek Road) For tickets – Phone: 250-676-9456 – 7pm Start. $20. All Ages.
May 14 – Enderby, BC – Lorenzo’s Cafe (901 Mabel Lake Road) – (Mother’s Day show) 8pm – $10

Blais’ latest single / music video ‘Set Me Free’ was released during October of last year to follow his 2013 album ‘The Heartbeat’.

The video captures the Canadian roots-rock artist with a vintage backdrop of the desert like a nomadic rebel on a true adventure. The single is produced by Brian Moncarz (Our Lady Peace, The Trews, Circa Survive).

Watch ‘Set Me Free’ at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw4azvRPwMU

About:

Powerful vocals, electrifying harmonica, and emotive performances are the characteristics that have made Matt Blais an artist of high regard. With the ability to enthrall audiences as a solo performer or thrill them with his band, the charismatic Blais expands the Canadiana genre by sharpening the edge of rock, blues, and folk. He is at home on stage, with many tours, festivals, and performances in Canada and countries around the world. Sharing the stage with some of Canada’s biggest acts like Blue Rodeo, The Trews, and The Strumbellas, (to name a few), has helped shape Blais into a consummate showman. Matt’s independently released recordings have garnered critical acclaim, sold thousands of copies, led to a collaboration with Sam Roberts, and earned him multiple awards such as “The Great American Song Contest” in 2016. His proudest accomplishment, however, is the lasting relationship he has with his fans. Having almost frozen to death when the tour van broke down in northern Canada to dragging his guitar through the Australian outback, Matt Blais is a dedicated troubadour in search of authentic experiences. He is living proof that hard work and honest artistry are present in today’s world and still desired by music lovers.

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.mattblaismusic.com
http://www.facebook.com/mattblaismusic
http://www.instagram.com/mattblaismusic
http://www.twitter.com/mattblaismusic
http://www.youtube.com/mattblaismusic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2YsXzsv4hLYed9eGDJeNlm

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“Frontman Matt Blais knows how to work a crowd and he is far from afraid of showing off his talents.” – The Scene Magazine (Live Review – Indie Week 2013)

“Over the past five years, Matt Blais has been generating a catalogue of material that is both emotive and relatable. His passionate live performances demonstrate eagerness to create heartfelt songs and nowhere is more evident than on his newest album, The Heartbeat, where a poetic personality fuses with growing life experience.” – Beatroute AB.

That success, he says, has nudged him to step his game up, as a performer and songwriter, which he thinks he’s done with his latest release The Heartbeat,” – Calgary Herald

“Blais uses heavily-charged emotional lyrics as well as a gritty band behind him to produce a blues-slash-rock sounds, which has been commended by many local media sources. His sound is highlighted by a sometimes raspy voice, which helps to fill the total appearance of the band.” – Grande Prairie Herald

“His high energy set was a definite crowd pleaser, and everyone was up out of their seats for the entire performance. With a voice reminiscent of The Cat Empire (minus the accent), Blais powered through his rock songs, and showed his ability to go in a bluesy direction, with accompanying harmonica, that really brings out the grit in his vocals. Keeping with the theme of the opening acts, Blais brought in a cover of “Are You Gonna Go My Way” by Lenny Kravitz that was thundering, with good horn additions to make it his own. He transitioned smoothly to Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition“, but a version that was slower, harder and very slick. Next, a cover of Franz Ferdinand’s “Take Me Out“, full of the same joy and energy that Blais showed with the rest of the set, highlighting the great new material on the release. Fans eagerly streamed to the merch table, securing their own copy, which came free with paid entrance to the show.” – Live Review – YYC Music Calgary

Blankfest Calgary CBC Interview – http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/11/04/calgary-blankfest-blanket-mustard-seed.html

“Firmly rooted in many of the genres that Matt Blais incorporates into his music, his raspy yet refined vocals point each song in the direction it was originally intended.” – Phylicia Tran – Spun – The Gauntlet

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0 NEWS: Canadian Fest Celebrating Women In Metal METALOCALYPSTICK Announce 2017 Line Up

April 13, 2017
by Asher
· Metalocalypstick · Music News

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Canadian Fest Celebrating Women In Metal METALOCALYPSTICK Announce 2017 Line Up

Tickets On Sale Now!

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

Artwork by Abradinfluence

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

METALOCALYPSTICK FEST, the Western Canadian outdoor festival that just doesn’t celebrate heavy metal, but embraces the power of women in metal announce their 2017 line up for Canada Day weekend July 1st and 2nd in Lone Butte, BC. This year’s line up features bands from across Canada and beyond with Cabrakaan (Toluca, Mexico), Sovereign Council (Kingston, ON), Violent Betty (Saskatoon, SK), Atmora (Windsor, ON), Scythia (Calgary, AB), Massive Scar Era (Vancouver, BC / Cairo, Egypt) and many more!

In addition to the festival celebrating women in metal, 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 sponsoring an independent band picked by Metalocalypstick Fest judges.
Festival organizer Kaija Kinney comments:

“This year’s lineup is yet again a wide range of metal, everything from punk to folk metal. There really is something for everyone here and a chance to broaden your taste in music. Though we scaled back on our headliners this year, we did not scale back on the level of talent. We are super excited for all the bands playing. There will be some bands that blew us away last year returning and some amazing new talent from across the globe. You think listening to music on vinyl is heavenly? Listen to music surrounded by mountains!”

2017 Line-Up – Metalocalypstick presented by Gigfly.ca

Sovereign Council (Kingston, ON) – http://www.sovereigncouncil.com
Cabrakaan (Toluca, Mexico) – http://www.facebook.com/CABRAKAAN
Violent Betty (Saskatoon, SK) – http://www.violentbetty.com
Scythia (Calgary, AB) – http://www.scythia.ca
Atmora (Windsor, ON) – http://www.facebook.com/AtmoraOfficial
Anarcheon (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.anarcheon.com
Tessitura (Edmonton, AB) – http://www.tessiturametal.com
Massive Scar Era (Vancouver, BC / Cairo, Egypt) – http://www.massivescarera.com
Remnants (Edmonton, AB) – http://remnants2.bandcamp.com
Juliet Ruin (Edmonton, AB) – http://julietruin.com
Forsaken Rite (Edmonton, AB) – http://forsakenrite.com
Korperlose Stimme (Edmonton, AB) – http://www.youtube.com/korperlosestimme
Meteor Tree (Kelowna, BC) – http://meteortree.net/music
Kymatica (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.kymatica.ca
HEDKS (Vancouver, BC) – http://hedks.bandcamp.com
Breaking The Silent (Edmonton, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/BreakingTheSilent
Life Like Fire (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/lifelikefireband
Sins Of Sorrow (Edmonton, AB) – https://www.facebook.com/sinsofsorrowband

Day and weekend passes plus camping available at http://metalocalypstickfest.rocks/tickets/
Ride Share – www.facebook.com/groups/metalocalypstickfestrideshare/
Event Page- www.facebook.com/events/1158984924137688/

Festival Location:
Interlakes Community Association and the
Roe Lake & District Recreation Commission
7592 Highway 24,
Lone Butte, BC V0K 1X2

About:

www.metalocalypstickfest.rocks
www.facebook.com/metalocalypstickfest/

Formed in 2016 and based in Valemount, BC near Jasper National Park with the beautiful backdrop of the Canadian Rockies, METALOCALYSPTICK 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.)

The festival was 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.

“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?” says Kinney.

The 1st annual Metalocalypstick in 2016 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.

Partners:
Gigfly.ca – http://www.gigfly.ca
Absolute Underground Mag – https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteUndergroundTV
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.brokenneckradio.com
Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio – http://www.cemr.ca
Femme Metal Webzine – http://www.femmemetalwebzine.net
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Pabst Blue Ribbon – http://pabstblueribbon.com
Prairie Fire Events – http://www.facebook.com/prairiefireevents
PureGrainAudio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Pure Rock Radio – http://www.purerockradio.net
Whitelf Films – http://www.whitelf.com
Women of Metal – http://www.womenofmetal.net
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0 NEWS: Idioteq Album Premiere Metal-Reggae Fusion NINJASPY ‘Spüken’; Album Out April 14th + Canadian Tour Dates

April 12, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Ninjaspy

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Montreal, QC – April 12, 2017

For Fans of Twelve Foot Ninja, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mike Patton, RHCP, Gojira, Devin Townsend Project, Skindred

Idioteq Album Premiere Metal-Reggae Fusion NINJASPY ‘Spüken’

‘Spüken’ produced by Garth Richardson (Kittie, RATM, Mudvayne, The Melvins)

Cross Canada Tour Dates

New Video ‘Speak’

L-R – Tim Parent – Bass, Joel Parent – Vocals, Guitar – Adam Parent – Drums

Photo Credit: Taya Fraser

Vancouver’s NINJASPY, a trio of blood brothers that have created a metal fusion of hard, heavy, hook-laden music that runs the gamut of reggae, surf and more will be releasing their next full length ‘Spüken’ due out April 14, 2017. The album is once again produced by GGGarth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mudvayne, Gallows) and Ben Kaplan (Biffy Clyro, Atreyu, Haste the Day) to follow their 2013 EP / graphic novel ‘No Kata’ and 2007 debut ‘Pi Nature’. The album was crowd funded and helped the band raise $15,000 to record the new full length, which features a culmination of nearly a decade of songs that have been narrowed down to an epic 10 track experience to demonstrate all their downbeats to breakdowns to their weaving of reggae, hardcore, metal and much more.

Before its official release, NINJASPY have teamed up with Idioteq.com for exclusive full stream premiere of the album at the following link: http://www.idioteq.com/ninjaspy-spuken-record-premiere/

Vocalist / guitarist Joel Parent comments:

“Spüken is the musical equivalent of a magician removing his own entrails. The guts just keep coming, like handkerchiefs from a sleeve, and its painful, colourful and cathartic all at once, in the same way that vomiting after hours of nausea is such a relief. The musical ideas that came together in this project span many years and come from many influences. Hearing them all together is a trip. There were a lot of hard times in the years while this record was being written and most, if not all of these songs are tied together by the search for something greater than oneself. Empowerment by going through ones pain, all this is woven into an album that is another spastic stylistic roller coaster not unlike our previous albums, but with smoother blending. From song to song there is a lot of variance, but within songs we have managed to take contrasting genres and combine them in more nuanced ways, with less hard cuts. This album is colourful, and the palette is dark.”

‘Spüken’ will be available as of April 14th on the band’s online store, iTunes, CD Baby and Bandcamp.

Music Video – Speak – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32B6xJBNHYs

1. Speak (4:43)
2. Shuriken Dance (4:02)
3. Brother Man (4:54)
4. Dead Duck Dock (4:45)
5. Become Nothing (3:18)
6. What! (3:08)
7. Jump Ya Bones! (3:55)
8. Grip The Cage (4:10)
9. Azaria (4:02)
10. Slave Vehemence (5:44)
Album Length: 42:44In addition to releasing ‘Spüken’, NINJASPY will be taking their explosive and powerfully unhinged live show on the road for their sixth tour across Canada, which also marks their first cross country tour in six years since promoting their debut album in 2011.

SPÜKEN ALBUM RELEASE CANADA TOUR DATES

April 21 – Nanaimo, BC – Studio 420
April 22 – Victoria, BC – V-Lounge (moved from Logan’s Pub)
April 28 – Maple Ridge, BC – The Wolf Bar
April 29 – Kamloops, BC – Dirty Jersey
April 30 – Vernon, BC – The Green (All Ages)
May 10 – Drumheller, AB – Neighbour’s Corner Pub
May 11 – Calgary, AB – Dickens
May 12 – Regina, SK – The Exchange
May 13 – Winnipeg, MB – Pyramid
May 14 – Thunder Bay, ON – Black Pirates Pub
May 16 – Ottawa, ON – The House of Targ
May 17 – Ajax, ON – Rotilicious
May 18 – St. Catharines, ON – Warehouse
May 19 – Guelph, ON – DSTRCT
May 20 – Orillia, ON – The Geneva
May 21 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
May 22 – Toronto, ON – Sneaky Dees
May 24 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum
May 26 – Saskatoon, SK – Vangelis
May 27 – Edmonton, AB – The Forge
May 28 – Kelowna, BC – Fernando’s
June 24 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
July 15 – Armstrong, BC – Armstrong Metal Fest w/ Revocation, Aggression, Golers and more – info

For More Info:

http://www.ninjaspy.net/
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“Pay attention Canadian recording industry, Ninjaspy is on the rise and the people’s salvation is at hand.” – Absolute Underground Magazine

“Ninjaspy has a unique sound mixing rock, hardcore and ska together.” – Pure Grain Audio

“They harmoniously blend metal, ska, grunge, hardcore, reggae, funk, surf and jazz for a unique mashup sound” – Monday Magazine (Vancouver)

“The group’s reggae-tinged hardcore is anything but generic, and the group’s unique swagger had fans creating a skank-mosh hybrid that quickly turned into a circle pit.” – Georgia Straight (Vancouver)

“The Vancouver-based trio Ninjaspy have made a name for themselves over the past few years, and it’s easy to see why: they’re really good. ” – Metal Sucks

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0 NEWS: Mathcore Index Premiere SLAGDUSTER’s ‘Profane Puppet’; New Album ‘Deadweight’ Out May 5th

April 12, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Slagduster

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Montreal, QC – April 12, 2017

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

Mathcore Index Premiere SLAGDUSTER’s ‘Profane Puppet’; New Album ‘Deadweight’ Out May 5th

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 2010 debut album ‘Nature.Humanity.Machine’ hit playlists for metal fans around the globe and now the isolated band from Grand Forks, BC return in 2017 to unleash their follow up ‘Deadweight’ due out on May 5th, 2017. Previously giving fans two singles to check out ‘Mother’s Milk’ (listen here) and ‘Peeping Ron’ (listen here), SLAGDUSTER is sharing another track off the upcoming release with an exclusive premiere on Mathcore Index for ‘Profane Puppet’ at the following link: http://www.mathcoreindex.com/2017/04/exclusive-premiere-slagduster-profane.html

‘Deadweight’ features nine tracks that 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.

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: TheSludgelord Album Premiere Ottawa Doom LONGHOUSE ‘II: Vanishing’

April 12, 2017
by Asher
· Longhouse · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 12, 2017

For Fans of Cult of Luna, High on Fire, Neurosis, Khemmis, Unearthly Trance

TheSludgelord Album Premiere Ottawa Doom LONGHOUSE ‘II: Vanishing’

Photo Credit – Amber Erica

Ottawa, ON doom metal trio LONGHOUSE has teamed up with TheSludgelord for the exclusive full stream premiere of their sophomore album “II: Vanishing” due out digitally on Friday, April 14th plus will be available on physical cassette via Sunmask Records June 2017 (date to be determined). “II: Vanishing” follows their 2015 debut album ‘Earth from Water’, a spiritual odyssey into the perseverance of the human spirit and the lessons we can learn from the natural world.

Returning to Wolf Lake Studios to record with Mike Bond (Loviatar, Norilsk, Arms of the Girl) once again as producer and engineer. “II: Vanishing” continues the pleasing progression of their debut while retaining the band’s core sound of heavy, intricate riffs, splashed with a touch of post-metal to guide you on a dark and visceral journey spanning nearly 40 minutes over five tracks.

Vocalist / bassist comments:

“II: Vanishing has a logical evolution that is evident in the composition, as well as production. I also think that fans should take a moment to reflect on some of themes that are threaded throughout the album. The bulk of my ideas musically and lyrically come from exploring Indigenous ways of knowing. I am Algonquin First Nations. My family’s community is Kitigan Zibi, outside of Maniwaki, QC. However, I grew up in the city, mostly detached from my culture. As a father, I have been trying to immerse myself in the stories, wisdom, and strength of our Elders, knowledge keepers and story tellers, so that I can pass that on to my daughters. Because this takes up so much space in terms of who I am, and who I am becoming, it plays a very large part in terms of influences I draw upon.”

“II: Vanishing” can be heard at the following link: http://thesludgelord.blogspot.ca/2017/04/album-premiere-ottawa-ontarios.html

Along with album pre-order available at https://longhouse1.bandcamp.com/

Track Listing:

1. Hunter’s Moon (8:38)
2. Vanishing (6:13)
3. Blood And Stone (5:57)
4. No Name, No Marker (7:59)
5. The Vigil (10:06)

EP Length: 38:55

LONGHOUSE is:

Marc Casey – Guitar
Joshua Cayer – Vocals / Bass
Mike Hache – Drums

For More Info:
http://www.facebook.com/longhouse.ottawa/
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“These Canadian doomsters may have a penchant for blistering fuzz-laden riffs, but there’s just as much focus on this, their second album, on atmospherics. Post-metal-influenced sonics are integral from the opening moments of the album, and remain throughout….Longhouse are to be commended for one thing, it’s the skill with which they blend the elements of their sound to provide a full-length that is as primitive as it is sinister.” – Bonded By Metal – 8/10

“Man, I don’t think I’ve been this geeked out about a Canadian post-sludge record since Pyres put out Year of Sleep back in 2013!” – Hellbound.ca – 8/10

“It might only be 5 songs long but Longhouse do more in that time then many bands do in double that. It’s a doom masterpiece that isn’t afraid to mess around with different ideas.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“The one song from the album released for public listening so far is “No Name, No Marker“, and if you guess that refers to graves, you would be correct. It’s a riveting mix of doom and post-metal with blackened shrieking in the vocal department. After a haunting, grief-stricken opening, the track becomes heavier and more intense by orders of magnitude, eventually becoming a big juggernaut of earthquaking chugs and groaning chords, with guitar leads that shimmer, flicker, and spiral around the powerful rhythms like ghost lights. The wrenching vocals add to the music’s intensity, and the grinding bass solo is a nice touch as well.” – No Clean Singing

“This is an album that’s an extremely accomplished and enjoyable listen. For a great mix of sludgy doom with progressive, post-metal and atmospheric elements, Longhouse might very well be one of my new favourites.” – Wonderbox Metal

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0 NEWS: Violin Meets Instrumental Prog Montreal’s CYDEMIND Announce New Album ‘Erosion’; Streaming New Track ‘What Remains’

April 7, 2017
by Asher
· Cydemind · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 7, 2017

For Fans of Symphony X, Dream Theater, Haken, Plini, Ayreon, Neal Morse Band, Genesis, Rush

Violin Meets Instrumental Prog Montreal’s CYDEMIND Announce New Album ‘Erosion’

Streaming New Track ‘What Remains’

L-R: Camille Delage (Keys), Nico Damoulianos (Bass), Olivier Allard (Violin), Alexandre Dagenais (Drums), Kevin Paquet (Guitars)

When instrumental prog metal meets violin, the outcome is truly a unique sound that sets a band apart from all others in their respective genre of music. Introducing Montreal’s CYDEMIND, their instrumental prog technique blended with violin as their vocal piece makes for an auditory experience like no other.

“I grew up listening to metal while playing classical music. I’ve always dreamed of merging these two musical environments that many would find conflicting. CYDEMIND is living proof they can actually be complimented perfectly together.” says violinist Olivier Allard.
Influenced by bands such as Symphony X, Dream Theater, Haken, Plini, Rush along with classical, jazz and progressive rock, CYDEMIND are ready to present their first full length album ‘Erosion’ on May 26th, 2017 to follow their 2014 debut EP ‘Through Mist and Ages’. The album was recorded in Montreal at The Grid with producer Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist, Beyond Creation, Neuraxis) along with additional recording of grand piano done at Studio 270.

“Even if we are a metal band, classical music is part of our identity and it was clear starting the project that we wanted to record with the most acoustic instruments possible.” explains Camille Delage, a graduate of classical piano from CEGEP St-Laurent in Montreal.

‘Erosion’ consists of six compositions including a 27 minute masterpiece of the album’s title track, making the release CYDEMIND‘s most ambitious project to date. The album artwork was done by drummer and band co-founder Alexandre Dagenais along with lyrical poems included with the release written by pianist Camille Delage. The poems describe each composition as the album gravitates around the theme of nature and its persistence through time.

CYDEMIND‘s first single ‘What Remains’ is now streaming at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUAl4FaXaf0

‘Erosion’ will be available on iTunes, Bandcamp, Spotify and all other major online retailers as of May 26, 2017.

Track listing :
1. What Remains (4:58)
2. Tree of Tales (6:41)
3. Derecho (13:36)
4. Red Tides (5:25)
5. Stream Capture (6:29)
6. Erosion (27:19)
Album Length: 1:04:30

Cydemind is:
Olivier Allard (Violins)
Alexandre Dagenais (Drums)
Camille Delage (Keyboards/Piano)
Nico Damoulianos (Bass)
Kevin Paquet (Guitars)

For More Info:
http://www.cydemind.com
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0 REMINDER – Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival + Expo w/ Wo Fat, Anciients, Black Mastiff and more! April 20, 21, 22 @ Distortion

April 7, 2017
by Asher
· 420 Music & Arts Festival · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 7, 2017

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Reminder – Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival + Expo w/ Wo Fat, Anciients, Black Mastiff and more!

April 20, 21, 22 @ Distortion

Main FB Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/226953177757584

Big Rock Brewery & METALHEADS UNITED Presents the 420 Music & Arts Festival at Distortion – Live Music Venue in Calgary, AB, Canada, April 20, 21 and 22, 2017.

The 420 Music & Arts Festival is a three day celebration featuring 22 Stoner Rock, Desert Rock, Doom & Sludge Metal and Fuzzy, Kick Ass Rock n Roll bands surrounding the culture that is 420. Headlining this inaugural year all the way from Dallas, TX for their first Canadian performance, stoner legends WO FAT, Vancouver’s ANCIIENTS and Edmonton/ Vancouver based BLACK MASTIFF. The official MC for the event will be Xam Eitsirhc (“The Snake Oil Poet”) who will keep fans entertained and amused between band performances as he pontificates with his unique style and lyrical diction. Xam will be arriving back in Calgary just in time for the festival after a tour through the UK.

In addition to all the rad music, festival attendees will have the opportunity to view and purchase the work of select local artists, artisans and craftsman at the 420 Expo, Saturday, April 22 at Distortion from 10am-4pm. Interspersed with vendors of interesting and eclectic wares will be information on medical marijuana and hemp products and even more 420 enthusiasts. Select vendors, artists and marijuana related companies will be available in the evenings at the festival as well. NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) will be in attendance to answer questions.

You also will be able to indulge your desire for munchies with a variety delectable culinary creations from some of Southern Alberta’s best food trucks. If that isn’t enough, each night of the festival there will be an opportunity to show off your glorious facial hair in our “Ultimate Beard Contest”. Nightly winners come back on April 22 to compete for the Grand Prize! Celebrity judges include Kent Stump from festival headliner Wo Fat. Prizes donated by Mammoth Beard Co. & Planet Eater!

Businesses/Artists at the Festival + Expo: (more to be announced)

* Big Rock Beer is exclusive beer for the 420 Music & Arts Festival

* 420 Music & Arts Festival will be the very first Canadian performance by Dallas, TX stoner rock legends Wo Fat

Other sponsors: METALHEADS UNITED, 420 Clinic, Pussy Kush, Weed Girls, Titan Products Group, Absolute Underground, Axe Music Calgary, Calgary Beer Core, Distortion Live Music Venue, Hemporium, The Next Level, Larsworks

Food trucks in attendance (Thursday – Saturday evening): Seriously Cereal, The Family Fry Guy, The Perogy Boyz

Cannabis Advocates and Information: Norml Canada, The Weed Girls (www.weedgirls.ca)

Local Businesses: Hemporium, Pussy Kush, 420 Music & Arts Festival

Artists/Designers/Artisans: Larsworks, Dying Trend Co., Josh Creighton Art, Tobias Luttsmere, Maria Joaquin Art, Free Hand Leatherworks, Vino Stilettos, Abstracts of Life, Sloegr Kaupmadr,

Photography: Hazzardous Material

Performance: Geometric Revolution Hooping

Tarot Readings: Millie’s Tree

Other: Calgary Beer Core, Vandits VC, Evil Eye Rock Art, Planet Eater Beard Wax

Expo FB Event: www.facebook.com/events/350693648657699/

Festival Lineup:

Overall Festival Event Link (Main Link) www.facebook.com/events/226953177757584/

Wednesday, April 19 – Pre-Fest – FREE SHOW + Advance Pass Pick Up

Ten Dead Crow – (Calgary, AB) – https://www.facebook.com/TenDeadCrow/
What happens when you take 5 amazing musicians from Metal, Hardcore, Rock, Alternative & Progressive bands and take away half the drums, give them acoustic guitars, a stand up bass, cold beers and a bottle of whiskey? Well you get a cool as fuck, old school twang and acoustic blues influenced country band don’t you? Yes you do… YES YOU DO!

PowerHouze Band – (Calgary, AB) – https://www.facebook.com/powerhouzeband/
PowerHouze is a dynamic and diverse multicultural band that plays original and cover songs from a wide variety of genres including Rock&Roll, R&B, Funk, Reggae & Ska. The band boasts world class musicians that have played with artists like Pink, Sean Paul, Janet Jackson, and many more. PowerHouze love to entertain and with the talent that makes up this band that is what you will be, ENTERTAINED.

Embargoed – (Longview/High River, AB) – https://www.facebook.com/embargoedband/
This two-piece rock group will make all your dreams come true, if your dreams are to hear a couple of dudes bashing on their instruments as loud as they can. Genres are so difficult to navigate so let’s just call this Distorted Funk-Rock!

DJ Von Jagg
Our stoneriffic buddy, DJ Von Jagg will also be on hand spinning and mixing your all time favorite Stoner, Desert Rock, Fuzz, Retro Rock and other Kick-Ass smokin’ tunes throughout the night!

FB event: www.facebook.com/events/103461276856617/

Thursday, April 20
FB Event www.facebook.com/events/240616399708945/

Black Mastiff – (Edmonton, AB/Vancouver, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/Black-Mastiff-144098472319544/
HighKicks – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/HighKicks.FuzzRock/
La Chinga – (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/La-Chinga-389979744359207/
The Electric Revival – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/theelectricrevival/
Buffalo Bud Buster – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/buffalobudbuster/
Hypnopilot – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/hypnopilotband/
Set & Stoned – (Crossfield, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/SetAndStoned/

Friday, April 21
FB event www.facebook.com/events/1702426476734012/

Anciients – (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/ANCIIENTSRIFFS/
Dead Quiet – (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/deadquietband/
Lavagoat – Saskatoon, SK) – http://www.facebook.com/Lavagoat666/
Orbital Express – (Regina, SK) – http://www.facebook.com/orbitalexpress/
ChronoBot (Prince Albert, SK) – http://www.facebook.com/Chronobot/
Lordosis – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/lordosismusic/
Hunted By Ravens – (Red Deer, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/huntedbyravensband/

Saturday, April 22
FB event www.facebook.com/events/795080193963870/

Wo Fat – (Dallas, Texas, USA) – First ever appearance in Canada http://www.facebook.com/wofatriffage/
Chron Goblin – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/ChronGoblin/
Cowpuncher – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/Cowpuncher/
Mammoth Grove – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/mammothgrove/
NVGR (Nikki Valentine & Gypsy Riders) – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/NVGRband/
Black Thunder – (Regina, SK) – http://www.facebook.com/blackthunder.ca/
Brown Dwarf – (Red Deer, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/browndwarftheband/
Bazaraba – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/Bazarababand/

Ticket links:

Available at http://www.420musicandartsfestival.ca/store-2/ and on FB page on the festival store https://store10885031.ecwid.com/.

Available at Distortion (3828 Macleod Trail S, Calgary, AB), Sloth Records (736B 17th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB), and starting March 1st at The Soundhouse (4921 48st Red Deer, AB) (Other ticket venues may be added at a later date.)

Advance Passes $65 until April 17, 2017.

Regular Passes $75.at the door

Limited single day tickets ranging from $20-$30 are also available on-line and at all other locations while quantities last.

Partners:

420 Clinic – http://www.420clinic.ca
Axe Music – http://www.axemusic.com
Absolute Underground Mag – https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteUndergroundTV
Asher Media Relations http://www.ashermediarelations.com
Big Rock Brewery – http://www.bigrockbeer.com
BrokenNeckRadio – http://www.brokenneckradio.com
Calgary Beer Core – http://www.calgarybeercore.com
CJSW 90.9 FM – http://www.cjsw.com
Distortion Live Music Venue – http://www.facebook.com/distortioncalgary
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca
Hemporium – https://www.facebook.com/HemporiumCalgary/
Larsworks – http://larsworks.ca/
Metal Heads United – http://www.facebook.com/MHUnited
The Next Level – http://www.thenextlevelinc.ca/
Pussy Kush – http://www.facebook.com/PKcatnip
Pure Grain Audio – http://www.PureGrainAudio.com
Skunk Magazine – http://skunkmagazine.com
Thrive Music YYC – http://www.thrivemusicyyc.com
Titan Products Group – http://www.titanproductsgroup.com
Weed Girls – www.weedgirls.ca

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