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0 NEWS: Vancouver Prog Virtuosos OMNISIGHT Stream Title Track From Upcoming EP ‘Power of One’

  • December 19, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Omnisight

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Montreal, QC – December 19, 2016

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

Vancouver Prog Virtuosos OMNISIGHT Stream Title Track From Upcoming EP ‘Power of One’

      Vancouver progressive virtuosos OmnisighT will be kicking off 2017 with the release of their new EP ‘Power of One’ on January 20th to follow their 2016 live album ‘Live At The Theatre’.  OmnisighT are influenced by greats like Soundgarden, Dream Theater, Meshuggah, Tool, and Faith No More, but transcend their influences to become very much their own creation. Justifiably highly regarded for their musicianship and finely wrought song-craft, OmnisighT bring progressive metal into new dimensions.

“I think our guitar player fans will really like the new EP.  I think fans of the songs will also be pleased with the thoughtful lyrics. I’m questioning the status quo. The song ‘Power of One’ is about how one person can make a difference in the world around them just with knowledge and a little spiritual balance. The album as a whole is a musical journey, there is the concept of standing up to the oppression and deceptions of the ruling class.” comments vocalist/guitarist Raj Krishna.
The EP’s title track ‘Power of One’ is now streaming at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0PfsmXuBPA

along with EP pre-order available at https://omnisight.bandcamp.com./album/the-power-of-one

‘Power of One’ will also be available on iTunes, Spotify and Bandcamp as of January 20, 2017.


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 
https://ashermediarelations.com/2016/12/16/epk-omnisight-power-of-one-ep-2017/ 

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“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: Montreal Prog Champs THE CHRONICLES OF ISRAFEL Offer Free Download ‘Violet Empress (Last Love) via PureGrainAudio; New Album ‘A Trillion Lights, Tome II’

  • December 16, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The Chronicles of Israfel

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Montreal, QC – December 16, 2016

Album Download here. (for media use only)

For fans of Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, Periphery, Scale The Summit

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Montreal Prog Champs THE CHRONICLES OF ISRAFEL Offer Free Download ‘Violet Empress (Last Love) via PureGrainAudio

New Album ‘A Trillion Lights, Tome II’

Track Listing:
1. Colors Of The Energy Construct (2:03)
2. Goddamned (3:52)
3. I Remember (7:41)
4. Nightmare (3:17)
5. Spirit Carousel ft. Bekki Friesen (4:07)
6. Life I Know (4:55)
7. In Ruins (5:57)
8. Hatred In My Heart (4:18)
9. Violet Empress (Last Love) (5:13)
10. Greet The Sun (3:49)
11. A Trillion Lights (5:36)
12. Incendia (2:15)
13. The Turning Of The Heavens (12:38)
Album Length: 1:05:47

      Montreal progressive rock / metal champs THE CHRONICLES OF ISRAFEL released their long awaited sophomore album ‘A Trillion Lights, Tome II’ this past October via BOH Records. TCOI is lead by founder/guitarist/vocalist Dominic Cifarelli, best known for his work in Pulse Ultra along with playing in multiple projects such as Scars on Broadway, Lukas Rossi, Billy Ray Cyrus, Zaho among many others. The new album has been nine years in the making to follow their 2007 debut ‘Starborn, Tome I’. Featuring 13 tracks of progressive songwriting blended with incredible guitar riffs and symphonic piano rounded with melodic vocals for a cinematic music experience, TCOI has teamed up with PureGrainAudio.com to offer an exclusive FREE download of their track ‘Violet Empress (Last Love)’ for those who have yet to hear what awaits them on ‘A Trillion Lights, Tome II’.

To get your FREE download of ‘Violet Empress (Last Love)’, please visit the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/the-chronicles-of-israfel-violet-empress-last-love-free-song-download

The track’s music video can also be watched at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBrGOPym_rE

Album Stream at https://tcoi.bandcamp.com plus available on iTunes, CD Baby.

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

About:

THE CHRONICLES OF ISRAFEL is the solo project of guitarist/vocalist Dominic Cifarelli (former guitar player for Pulse Ultra (Atlantic Records)). It was born during a very uncertain and difficult period leading up to the breakup of Pulse Ultra in 2004. Many late night solo jam sessions combined with the constant viewing of violent Japanese Anime movies helped form the sound of the sometimes brutal and very dark first concept album “Starborn, Tome I”. The album was written to focus on the main character Israfel in his search for a new home and self-discovery. ‘Starborn’ was released in June 2007 through Bridge of Hands Entertainment, an independent arts label dedicated to the development and the distribution of original art.
After its release, a hiatus from TCOI was taken due to demand for Cifarelli’s guitar talents requested for many other projects that included a stint in Los Angeles, touring with Scars on Broadway that featured Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan of System of a Down, a collaboration with Lukas Rossi on the single “Headspin” that is featured on the album “Rockstar Supernova” starring Tommy Lee, Gilby Clarke and Jason Newsted, recording guitars and bass for Billy Ray Cyrus’ 2012 release “Change My Mind” plus performances on French platinum artist Zaho’s debut and sophomore albums, two guitar solos on a Rush tribute album released by Magna Carta, which featured Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), Mike Mangini (Dream Theater) and Stu Hamm (Steve Vai. Other highlights in Cifarelli’s career include a featured guest guitar appearance with Cypress Hill and Travis Barker at the annual Smoke Out Festival in San Bernardino, CA, which also featured Incubus, Living Colour and Manu Chao plus guest performances in 2013 with Chevelle in Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel and Taproot at the Whiskey in Los Angeles.
Now fast forward to 2016, nine years after ‘Starborn’ is released. TCOI is reborn beginning in 2014 with new material being written and released as singles / music videos during 2015 and early 2016, which is then followed with a handful of warm up shows in preparation for the official release of Cifarelli’s follow up and sophomore album ‘A Trillion Lights, Tome II’ due out October 15, 2016. The album features 13 tracks of progressive songwriting blended with incredible guitar riffs and symphonic piano rounded with melodic vocals for a cinematic music experience.

 

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“Wow, once in a while an album comes along and just smacks me in the fucking face and completely floors me. The Chronicles of Israfel has done that. I mean I was speechless for a week and didn’t know how to put into words how to review this.” – The Dirty Room

“The songs on this excellent, 13 track, album come to this reality from a million points of creativity. Some parts of the album are driving and antagonistic while other parts are soul wrenching and personal. Songs like “In Ruins” and “Greet The Sun” are exactly the sort of songs you need to start your day off a type of bang! no matter the occasion.” – 925 Rebellion

“The crowd bubbled, jumping with the beat like water coming to boil. The band had an engaging, evocative style. Listening to it gave me that special release that only comes from metal. It feels like a cross between shivers down my spine to the beat of a powerful metronome.” – Montreal Rampage – Live Review

“This prog metal album is a great effort by a talented guitarist and composer Dominic Cifarelli. I have high hopes for The Chronicles of Israfel. They draw heavily on the great prog and thrash metal bands that have come before them.” – Slickster Mag
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0 Symphonic Black Death Metal ENDEMISE Offer Free Download ‘Soma’ via PureGrainAudio

  • December 15, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Endemise · Music News

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Montreal, QC – December 15, 2016

 

Album Promo Request here. 

For fans of Symphonic Full Orchestrations w/ Heavy Death / Black Metal Riffs and Melodies

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Symphonic Black Death Metal ENDEMISE Offer Free Download ‘Soma’ via PureGrainAudio

New Album ‘Anathema’ Out Now!


       Unleashing their self-released album ‘Anathema’ this past October to follow their 2013 debut album ‘Far From The Light’ released on Maple Metal Records and their 2012 self-titled EP. Ottawa, ON symphonic black / death metal band ENDEMISE have teamed up with PureGrainAudio.com for the exclusive FREE download of their track ‘Soma’, one of eight blistering ear piercers off ‘Anathema’ that was produced by band guitarist Dale Sauve along with Ken Sorceron (Abigail Williams).

To get your FREE download of ‘Soma’, please visit the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/endemise-soma-free-song-download

To hear the full stream and order your copy of ‘Anathema’, please visit http://endemise.bandcamp.com/album/anathema 

Music Video ‘Anathema’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ3NsOpSixQ

‘Procreator’ guitar playthrough by shredders Dale Sauve and Graham Murphy – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyu7zmYrUZU


1. Nocturne (4:59)
2. Anathema (4:26)

3. Blackening (4:30)
4. Procreator (5:14)
5. Gargoyles: Fragments In Stone (4:57)
6. Soma (4:35)
7. Come Serene Dark (5:16)
8. Fragments In Flame (5:01)
Album Length: 39:02

For more info, please visit: www.endemise.com.

About:

Based in the Canadian capital of Ottawa, Endemise delivers an astoundingly intense combination of blackened death metal and orchestral awe. Following a series of style-sculpting releases between 2005 and 2012, the band emerged in 2013 with their defining full-length, Far From The Light. The ten punishing tracks were produced by long-time collaborator Mike Bond alongside guitarist Dale Sauve, and became available worldwide via Maple Metal Records. Endemise continues to masterfully blend a din of choking darkness alongside majestic orchestral arrangements – an element featured in full grandeur during live performances – into a mature and cohesive sound that has captivated listeners internationally. Now, in 2016, the band is hard at work preparing the next set of tracks to spread to eager fans, which promise to raise the bar yet again and show fans new and old why they are truly masters of their craft.”

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0 NEWS: SCYTHIA Launch Drinking Horn Holiday Contest w/ New Xmas Track ‘The Absent Christmas’

  • December 14, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Scythia

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Montreal, QC – Dec 14, 2016

For fans of Turisas, Ale Storm, Ensiferum, Korpiklaani, Eluveitie

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SCYTHIA Launch Drinking Horn Holiday Contest w/ New Xmas Track ‘The Absent Christmas’

Canadian progressive/power folklore metallers SCYTHIA are launching a holiday contest for fans to win a Yule drinking horn along with hearing their new xmas song ‘The Absent Christmas’. The lyrics are part historical, part mythical plus the epic power metal Christmas track pulls out all the bells and whistles: chimes, choirs, big guitars, and rippin’ solos.

‘The Absent Christmas’ is now streaming at: https://scythia.bandcamp.com/track/the-absent-christmas.

This is SCYTHIA‘s second holiday track, previously releasing 2012’s ‘…Of Santa’.

To enter the contest, the only thing fans have to do is name the 3 Christmas songs that are hidden in ‘The Absent Christmas’ and win a killer drinking horn! (pic below). Answers can be emailed to Scythia here or Facebook Message via their Facebook page here. Scythia will announce the winner on their Facebook page on Friday December 16th at 12 pm MST.  Contest is open world-wide, Scythia will cover shipping costs.


The band’s latest full-length offering, ‘Lineage’ is now available on iTunes, CD Baby and the band’s Bandcamp page.

Although the band primarily self-produced the album, Lineage features engineering from Nino Laurenne (Firewind, Finntroll, Wintersun, Ensiferum) and Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Powerwolf), and mastering from Svante Forsback (Rammstein, Volbeat, Firewind, Apocalyptica). Nino Laurenne is also responsible for mixing duties on the album. Lineage was recorded at LSD Studios in Lubeck, Germany and Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland.


1. Eternal Oath (3:37)
2. Laugh of the Tsar (5:41)
3. Barbarian (4:53)
4. Soldier’s Lament (5:22)
5. Loremaster Pt. I (7:33)
6. Loremaster Pt. II (6:49)
7. The Sacrifice (5:43)
8. Lineage (3:15)
Album Length: 42:56

For more info, please visit: www.Scythia.ca.

About:

Like a charging bear Scythia have been playing progressive power metal with a twist of folklore since 2008. Scythia has coined their own sound while drawing influences from different genres such as celtic/gypsy folk music, power metal, death metal and progressive rock. Scythia’s albums and performances feature rich, poetic storytelling and grand tales that vividly captures the imagination of their listeners. Because of this, they have taken the independent scene by storm as they gather more and more fans both domestically and internationally. Scythia acquired its name from vocalist/guitarist Dave Khan’s infatuation with ancient Slavic imagery and melodies inspired from Balkan music. The name is fitting for a grandiose sound as Scythia is also an ancient empire spanning from the Caucasus through Russia, and even into eastern Scandinavia.

Scythia delivered their first album “Of War” in 2010 where the band’s distinctive sound was forged, which carried on to their next release “Of Exile” in 2011. These albums featured sound effects, narration and classical instrumentation to help drive home their story through the medium of concept albums. Touring and press associated with these albums garnered recognition for the band as they were nominated for the Best Metal Group/Duo for Canada’s Sirius XM Indies – Independent Music Awards. Other nominees include Bison B.C, Derelict, Devin Townsend Project and Mares Of Thrace. This is a great honor for the band to be included as nominees for these awards since they represents the Canadian independent music scene.

In February 2014, Scythia had its sights set on new and larger horizons. They released their 3rd full length album “Of Conquest”, which was engineered/produced by Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Halcyon Way, Svarsot) at LSD Studios in Lubeck, Germany. Co-produced by Shaun Thingvold (Strapping Young Lad, Lamb of God, Fear Factory), Mixed by Nino Laurenne (Ensiferum, Wintersun, Kiuas, Firewind) at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland, and Mastered by Svante Forsback (Rammstein, Firewind, Korpiklaani,Apocalyptica) at Chartmakers in Helsinki, Finland. “Of Conquest” let to an overwhlemingly popular response and saw the band co-headline a major festival in Brazil and other festivals in the southeast USA in 2015.

“Of Conquest” sonically paved the way for their 4th full-length release “Lineage”, which was recorded using the same production team. 2016 sees Scythia getting ready for more touring in Canada and the US, and setting sail across the seas to international venues.

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0 NEWS: VAN HALST Issue Studio Update: Recording New Album w/ Producer Arnold Lanni (Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven, Simple Plan)

  • December 14, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Van Halst

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – December 14, 2016

Album Promo Request here.

For Fans of In This Moment, Evanescence, Halestorm

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VAN HALST Issue Studio Update: Recording New Album w/ Producer Arnold Lanni (Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven, Simple Plan)

New Music Video ‘Questions’

 

Photo Credit: Renee Robyn

Gothic rockers VAN HALST have issued a studio update on recording the follow up release to their debut album ‘World of Make Believe’ with famed Canadian producer Arnold Lanni, best known for his work with Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven and Simple Plan.

Van Halst commented:
“We are very excited and humbled to be partnering with Arnold Lanni on this new record. Arnold has written some amazing songs and we can’t wait to hit the studio with the new tunes we’ve written with him.”

Lanni added:

“I’m excited to be working with Van Halst. I think their future is really bright! Not only is the band writing some great songs and ‘hooky’ memorable riffs, but Kami’s voice is one of the most unique emotional and evocative voices I’ve heard in a very long time. The juxtaposition of the band’s melodic sensibilities and Kami’s quirky singing style will make this project standout from all the other bands.”
VAN HALST released their debut album ‘World of Make Believe’ on March 4th, 2016 to great acclaim from the Canadian music scene, debuting #8 on theEarshot! Canadian college radio loud charts along with Canadian press commenting the following:

“Goth rock quintet Van Halst takes on feminism, body image and more with impressive debut.” – Beatroute (AB)

“Van Halst incites hope with World of Make Believe.” – Vue Weekly

“Van Halst’s World of Make Believe wants to educate” – Edmonton Journal 

“A fine and courageous album from a band I have no doubt we will hear much more from.” – Hellbound

“If Evanescence and In This Moment dominate your stereo, we’d like to present your new favorite band.  – Idobi Radio

VAN HALST was a project that first began as a solo endeavour for whom the band is named after — Kami Van Halst, but has since become a full group producing socially conscious lyrical tracks that focus on disenfranchised and marginalized populations. The band’s influences stay true to goth rock with Kami Van Halst demonstrating an agile vocal delivery in combination with pummeling growls. Lyrically, the band draws from black metal due to its focus on people suffering from isolation and rising to overcome the preconceptions of a judgmental society. In This Moment’s industrial fusion remains a primary influence for Van Halst, employing a sampler, synthesizer, and distorted vocals.
Kami Van Halst dominates as the vocalist performing both growls and soaring vocals (Surviving Suzanne), Scott Greene (Derina Harvey Band/Dirty Pool) and Tara McLeod (Kittie) craft the guitar work while Brendan McMillan (bass) (My Darkest Days) and Brett Seaton (drums) (Cultured by Fire) drive the rhythm section of the band. Kami’s range and virtuosic vocal ability always captivates an audience and her attitude on stage truly delivers the meaning behind the songs. The band’s live performance is a theatrical experience as they utilize full-costumes, make-up and stage props.

A full album stream of ‘World of Make Believe’ can be heard at the following link https://vanhalst.bandcamp.com/album/world-of-make-believe

Plus the following videos:

Save Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAq7jXBPSqM

Questions (Please be advised this video shows scenes of violence towards women. This is intended to raise awareness about victim blaming. ) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fx7AGNqYew

‘World of Make Believe’ is now available on iTunes and Bandcamp.

1. The End (4:31)
2. Save Me (4:12)
3. Ryan’s Song (4:11)
4. World of Make Believe (3:46)
5. Questions (3:23)
6. Denying Eyes (4:08)
7. Monster (3:29)
8. Plastic Smile (5:11)
9. Put Him Down (4:33)
10. Perfect Storm (4:44)

Album Length: 42:14

For more info, please visit www.vanhalstmusic.com
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0 NEWS: Armstrong Metal Fest Unleash #666kmchallenge In Association With WCMFA

  • December 13, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Armstrong Metal Fest · Music News

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Montreal, QC – December 13, 2016

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Armstrong Metal Fest Unleash #666kmchallenge In Association With WCMFA

2017 Armstrong Metal Fest Early Bird Pre-Sale 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 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 

#666challenge wcmfa

About:

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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WCMFA:

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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0 NEWS: Prog Duo JUPITER HOLLOW Premiere New Track ‘Over 50 Years’ via Idobi Radio

  • December 9, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Jupiter Hollow · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – December 9, 2016

EP Promo Request here.

For fans of Tool, Rush, A Perfect Circle, Pink Floyd, Tesseract, The Contortionists, Karnivool & Rishloo

EPK | JupiterHollow.ca | Facebook | Twittter | Instagram | Youtube

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Prog Duo JUPITER HOLLOW Premiere New Track ‘Over 50 Years’ via Idobi Radio

Announce Show Dates (ON/QC)

Debut EP ‘Odyssey’ Out January 13th

L-R- Grant MacKenzie (guitar, bass, synth), Kenny Parry (vocals, drums, synth/keys). Photo by Sandra Beatty

     Prog duo JUPITER HOLLOW have teamed up with Idobi Radio for the premiere of their next single ‘Over 50 Years’ off their upcoming debut EP ‘Odyssey’ due out January 13th.

“Over 50 Years is by far the most progressive and chaotic song on the Odyssey EP. We know our fans have been waiting for a song like this.” comments Grant MacKenzie (guitar, bass, synth).

To hear ‘Over 50 Years’,please visit the following link: http://idobi.com/exclusives/premiere-over-50-years-jupiter-hollow/ 

‘Odyssey’ is a concept record featuring 5 tracks to introduce JUPITER HOLLOW‘s ambient experimental progressive songwriting plus will act as a prelude to their planned full length ‘AHDOMN’. Their sound is referred to as spacey, experimental and refreshing, reminding listeners of bands like Tool, Pink Floyd, A Perfect Circle, Tesseract, The Contortionists and Rush.

The EP is now available for pre-order on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/odyssey-ep/id1181437503

You can also view their music video ‘Deep In Space’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ydNnVUyqKI

Plus receive free download of their track ‘Ascending’ at http://www.grantmackenzie.ca/jupiterhollow

JUPITER HOLLOW will be hitting the road for dates in Barrie, Montreal, and Toronto (details listed below) to promote the upcoming debut EP.

Show Dates:
December 9 – Barrie, ON – Foxx Lounge
December 10 – Montreal, QC – Club Lambi
January 14 – Toronto, ON – Smiling Buddha (CD Release Show) – info

1. Deep In Space
2. Ascending
3. Hades Heart
4. Over 50 Years
5. Odyssey

About the duo:

Grant, who plays guitar, bass and synth for the band started his music career 8 ½ years ago at the age of 12, sitting in his basement watching the movie Rock Prophecies. This movie was about legendary rock photographer Robert M. Knight, finding and transforming a young, unknown guitarist from a small town into a worldwide success. Inspired and motivated, Grant spent the next few years honing his guitar skills, writing music, and later learning the business side by attending college for business marketing. At age 20, Grant was invited into the Brotherhood of the Guitar, by founder Robert M. Knight, leading to endorsements with Ernie Ball Music Man and JH Audio.

While Grant was performing with another group at a local battle of the bands, he came across a mesmerizing singer by the name of Kenny Parry (vocalist, drummer and synth for Jupiter Hollow), who was almost performing as if he was possessed on stage, hitting notes that seemed impossible by any guy. Kenny Parry started music at the young age of 2 years old, setting up pots and pans like a drum set and banging away. This led to an obsession with music, and a discovery of his unique talent. In his teenage years, Kenny won himself the title “Best Drummer in Ontario” 3 years in a row. Around this time, Kenny started learning how to sing after being inspired by singers such as Maynard James Keenan, Mike Lessard, Dan Tompkins and Ian Kenny to name a few. Through years of strengthening his vocal abilities in choirs, bands and hours of dedication, Kenny has acquired an articulate vocal range, relentless endurance, and almost shocking performance through his uncontrollable stage presence.

Shortly after meeting, Grant and Kenny knew that their talents combined would create something truly unique, and Jupiter Hollow was born. Since then, the duo effortlessly created music in Kenny’s basement for months on end. The concept grew to be a two-man band, since Grant and Kenny wrote all of the music and wanted to keep it that way. The two musicians use technology to their advantage, allowing them to perform with a dominating stage presence, while captivating their audiences with their unique sonic journey.

For more info, please visit: www.JupiterHollow.ca.

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“Jupiter Hollow warps the landscape of progressive rock for 2016. With youth on their side, Grant and Kenny venture into unknown musical realms and take the listener on the journey of a lifetime! Executed with precision, they prove rock is alive and has a place in our future, present and past. Perhaps it was always with us. Simply put Jupiter Hollow makes the world a better place.” – Pat Gillett, Down With Webster/Honors (Guitar/Vocals)

“Jupiter Hollow are starting curves in the rock space that I haven’t seen anywhere else. Dynamic, progressive compositions; with vocals that pull and soar; giving me satisfaction that is hard to come by in this space.” – Arthur Kalimidis, Landmark Showcase Festival (Founder)

“Grant MacKenzie and his band Jupiter Hollow are a hard playing impressive band that has emerged out of the Ontario music scene in the last year. I was very pleased when I could include Grant in my Ernie Ball Brotherhood of the Guitar program, and know they are now on the path to much wider discovery of their music. Grant is extremely driven and that is what it takes to make it these days!” – Robert M. Knight, Legendary Rock Photographer)

“Jupiter Hollow consists of only two guys; there’s a Grant, and there’s a Kenny. They put all of the music together themselves, and it’s pretty spectacular if you ask me!” – Noah Campbell, Rock 95.7FM (Radio Host)

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0 NEWS: Out Now! Symphonic Hard Rock HEART AVAIL Release Self-Titled EP via Milagro Records

  • December 9, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Heart Avail · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – December 9, 2016

EP Promo Request here.

For fans of Evanescence, Within Temptation, Nightwish, Lacuna Coil

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Out Now! Symphonic Hard Rock HEART AVAIL Release Self-Titled EP via Milagro Records

      What first began as an online correspondence in 2008 between guitarist Greg Hanson and vocalist Aleisha Simpson has lead to the inception of symphonic hard rockers HEART AVAIL. Joined by Mick Barnes on bass and Seamus Gleason on drums, the Spokane, WA based band is proud to release their debut self titled EP via Milagro Records, out now as of December 9th.

‘I am really excited about our new EP. I feel like we really put our heart and soul into every song and hope that our listeners feel the same way. Every song is unique and different in its own way and really shows off what the band is capable of. I think our fans won’t be disappointed in what they hear!” comments vocalist Aleisha Simpson.

The five track release is inspired by the loss of loved ones and written essentially as a therapy session with painful lyrics to relate to those with similar experiences. The band’s influences like Evanescence, Nightwish and Within Temptation are heard in each aspect of the music from the vocals to the drums.

To hear a preview of the EP, please visit the following link: https://youtu.be/TJ-rQ_qicgc 

and to download your digital copy, please visit the following iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/heart-avail-ep/id1175584934 

Song Stream – ‘Broken Fairytale’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xouJ3IqSIA

Lyric video ‘Pink Lace’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHme1AfnFAI

1. Broken Fairytale (5:49)
2. Vacillation (3:59)
3. Always (7:05)
4. No Remorse (6:16)
5. Pink Lace (5:40)
EP Length: 44:15

About:

Heart Avail is a Spokane, WA based band writing emotional hard rock lending their strength to fans through their deep lyrics and catchy guitar riffs. In 2008, Greg Hanson (guitar) was writing symphonic metal while Aleisha Simpson (vocals) was honing her skills with her acoustic guitar and powerful voice. Their fated meeting occurred online and the pair worked together in perfect unison to create something haunting and new. The group is a culmination of all the best musicians from Aleisha’s past including Mick Barnes on bass and Seamus Gleason on drums.

During the writing process Greg composes guitar melodies for each song and then Aleisha listens for hours to hear the tale that each song has to tell her. Once she can hear the meaning, she can then transcribe it into lyrics and Mick and Seamus can write their parts to complete each track. The band’s influences like Evanescence, Nightwish, and Within Temptation are heard in each aspect of the music from the vocals to the drums.

Their self titled EP is inspired by the loss of loved ones and the release is essentially a therapy session with painful lyrics to relate to those with similar experiences. The EP is slated to be released on December 9, 2016 with distribution by Milagro Records..

Fun Fact: In 2016, Heart Avail performed live at the famed Sundance Film Festival in addition to NAIRMA’s Road to the Red Carpet event.

For more info, please visit: http://www.heartavail.net.

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0 NEWS: NoCleanSinging Album Premiere: Black / Grind Metal KRATORNAS ‘Devoured By Damnation’; Out Now via Grathila Records

  • December 8, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Kratornas · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – December 8, 2016

Album Promo Request here.

For fans of Black/Grind, Beherit, (old) Bathory, Usurper, Aura Noir, Sodom

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NoCleanSinging Album Premiere: Black / Grind Metal KRATORNAS ‘Devoured By Damnation’

Out Now via Grathila Records

      Bursting out of the metal underground with a third-world fury not seen since the mighty Sepultura unleashed their seminal ‘Beneath ‘The Remains’, KRATORNASare set to make a devastating onslaught on the world of metal.

If any band has ever earned its chance it is KRATORNAS, the brainchild of a certain Zachariah. He began KRATORNAS in the early 90’s despite dealing with problems many Western bands never encounter like crime, corruption, poverty, lack of equipment, or even an outlet to buy records! Truly we can see why KRATORNASare inspired by real-life horrors. Zachariah’s love of metal was born from tape-trading. To put Zachariah’s glacial patience in perspective, after many primitive demos, KRATORNAS’ debut album was finally released in 2007! In 2011, Zachariah left the Philippines to seek a place more friendly to his art, finally settling in Canada.

KRATORNAS’ new album, ‘Devoured By Damnation’ is the first that was properly recorded. The music is inspired by ‘Bathory, Deicide, Sadus, Terrorizer and Vader’ and will ‘treat listeners like punching bags!’, it’s sound being ‘raw, primitive, deranged, high octane, fast, a combination of grindcore, raw black metal, death metal punch and thrash metal riffs.

Teaming up with NoCleaningSinging.com, KRATORNAS are premiering the full stream of ‘Devoured By Damnation’ at the following link: http://www.nocleansinging.com/2016/12/08/an-ncs-album-premiere-and-a-review-kratornas-devoured-by-damnation/ 

“This is the first album with a real drummer… Guzzarin is a madman behind the kit during rehearsals and all hammerings were captured in this record… Ten tracks that are definitely a sign of things to come.”

The album is now available on CD and digitally as of December 8th via Grathila Records at the following outlets Bandcamp, CD Baby, iTunes, Googleplay.

1. Spit On God (4:44)
2. Dead Burning Christ (3:10)
3. Archangels of Destruction (2:25)
4. Deluge – After Massacre (2:37)
5. Blood of The Devil (3:14)
6. Evil Is Reborn (5:51)
7. Devoured By Damnation (4:49)
8. Cadavers of Gods (2:41)
9. Huios Diabolus (2:30)
10. World Within Demons (3:49)

Album Length: 35:54

 

For more info, please visit: http://www.kratornas.com.

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0 NEWS: Zombie Shark Records Sign Italy’s THE BLACK CROWN

  • December 7, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – December 7, 2016

Album Promo Request here.

For fans of Katatonia, A Perfect Circle, Tool, Nine Inch Nails

Zombie Shark Records Sign Italy’s THE BLACK CROWN


      The Black Crown have inked a worldwide deal with Zombie Shark Records. The project is headed up by musician and producer, Paolo Navarretta, from Piano di Sorrento in South Italy. The band pulls influences from Katatonia, A Perfect Circle, Tool, Nine Inch Nails, Deftones; among many others.

Label founder, Noah “Shark” Robertson (Motograter, Ex-The Browning), remarks “The Black Crown remind me of early Katatonia and early Tool. I love it! I’ve been searching for a band like this for a while and I can’t wait for people to hear this music!”

The Black Crown’s full-length debut ‘Fragments’ was recorded in the Summer of 2016 at Syn Factory Productions in Piano di Sorrento, Italy and Fade In Studios in Massa Lubrense, Italy. The album consists of 10 tracks and is currently available for streaming and download on popular sites such as iTunes and Spotify.

Navarretta states “The Black Crown are really proud to be the first Italian band to sign with Zombie Shark Records. We are starting a really exciting journey, and we can’t wait to see what’s next.”

Album personnel:

Scott Haskitt: Drums
Fulvio Di Nocera: Bass, Double Bass
Paolo Navarretta: Guitar, Vocals, Programming
Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Paolo Navarretta

Song Stream – Forge – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gADyXAmuX14

Album Stream – Bandcamp: https://zombiesharkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/fragments

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7s01ygGi7gw8oFmvxH5MU8

1. Gate (4:35)
2. Forge (4:07)
3. Wheel (5:12)
4. Ghosts (5:13)
5. Clay (4:55)
6. Feed (4:20)
7. Icona (1:44)
8. Flames (5:34)
9. Pieces (5:46)
10. Rising (4:09)

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

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