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0 NEWS: SkullsnBones Album Premiere: Austin Death Metal SIGIL ‘Kingdom of The Grave’ (Horror Pain Gore Death Productions)

April 7, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Sigil

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Montreal, QC – April 7, 2017

For Fans of Entombed, Dismember, Tragedy, His Hero is Gone, Entrails, Fatalist, Black Breath

SkullsnBones Album Premiere: Austin Death Metal SIGIL ‘Kingdom of The Grave’

Debut Album Out via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions

Austin, TX crusty death metal destroyers SIGIL have teamed up with SkullsnBones.com for the exclusive premiere of their debut album ‘Kingdom Of The Grave’ being unleashed via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions as of April 7th on CD and digital formats.

To hear the full stream of ‘Kingdom of The Grave’ please visit https://skullsnbones.com/exclusive-premiere-stream-sigils-kingdom-of-the-grave-album/

SIGIL successfully blends classic Swedish death metal with American crust resulting in catchy, crushing chaos. Keeping true to the old school faith, their debut album ‘Kingdom Of The Grave’ is unrelenting in its death metal attack, which also incorporates raw D-beat aggression complimented by slashing solo’s and throat-ripping vocals. For fans of Black Breath, Carnage, Dismember, Entombed, Entrails, Fatalist, Fleshcrawl, Gatecreeper, Grave, His Hero Is Gone, Nihilist and Tragedy

Vocalist / guitarist Alex Citrone comments on the album:

“Kingdom of the Grave” is pure, raw death metal with an explosive energy to it. It has themes of the occult, suicide, police brutality and a dystopian future. Fans of the old and new school will find something to love.”

In additional news, SIGIL will be hosting their local CD launch in Austin, TX on April 7th at The Lost Well with support from Califorina’s Apothesary and Dallas bands Blood Royale, Maldevera. Full details can be found here.

1. Death Unreal (4:58)
2. Even The Gods Will Burn (3:37)
3. Lick The Blade (3:15)
4. Kingdom Of The Grave (4:09)
5. Summoning Hate (5:45)
6. Strange Aeons (4:52)
7. Bloodvisions (2:52)
8. Death Won’t Kill Me (4:04)
Album Length: 33:36

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/Sigilmetal/

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“Hailing from Texas is Sigil and with their new record Kingdom of The Grave they provide you some filthy face ripping death metal. This release contains eight total songs that are as heavy as you can imagine and just as head stomping as you can imagine. From track to track you can expect nothing less than destructive, headbanging and intense tunes for the next thirty plus minutes.” – Cadaver Garden

“This is definitely for fans who like heavy, crunchy riffs, and throat-shredding vocals.” – Yell! Magazine

“Lots of insistent riffs merge with brutally-precise rhythms to make you wonder, just how powerful must this band sound in the live arena ? Hopefully we’ll get the chance to find out, one day. In the meantime, be sure to play this loud and enjoy the chaos as it takes the place apart !” – Fear and Loathing Fanzine

“Encased in a raw, gritty sound that instantly takes our minds back to the Slowly We Rots and Altars Of Madnesses of yore – Texan death metal outfit Sigil are here to pummel us. “Kingdom Of The Grave” is their first full-length release on the hilariously-named Horror Pain Gore Death Productions – and it succeeds on so many levels: primarily by taking the old school sound of classic DM acts like Massacre and Morbid angel – and making it relevant here in the 21st century…For me, this upcoming USA quartet have actually released the death metal album of the year so far – easily beating out Obituary and Immolation. Kingdom Of The Grave isn’t breaking boundaries – but everything about it sums up why we love old school death metal so much.” – The Metal Observer

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0 NEWS: STRIKER – Four Nominations From Edmonton Music Awards – ‘Album of The Year’, ‘Metal Recording of The Year’, ‘Group of The Year’, ‘People’s Choice’ + Alberta CD Release Shows For Fifth Self-Titled Album Out Now!

April 7, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Striker

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Montreal, QC – April 7, 2017

For Fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Enforcer, Skullfist, Steelwing

STRIKER – Four Nominations From Edmonton Music Awards

‘Album of The Year’, ‘Metal Recording of The Year’, ‘Group of The Year’, ‘People’s Choice’

Alberta CD Release Shows For Fifth Self-Titled Album Out Now!

European Tour Dates w/ Sonata Arctica

Photo Credit: Dana Zuk

Currently wrapping up the tail end of their European tour with Sonata Arctica, STRIKER return to Canada to four nominations from the Edmonton Music Awards (Album of The Year, Metal Recording of The Year, Group of The Year, People’s Choice). The award nominations are for their highly praised 2016 album ‘Stand In The Fire’ (album stream here).

“We are hoping to make the hat-trick for Metal Recording of the Year at the Edmonton Music Awards this year. We are super stoked to be nominated for Album of The Year as well as Group of The Year. It was a fantastic year for us so let’s keep it rolling with some new hardware!” comments guitarist Tim Brown.

Full 2017 Edmonton Music Awards nominee list: http://www.edmontonmusicawards.com/2017-nominees/
Metal Recording of the Year
All Else Fails – The Forever Lie
Black Friday – Suffering In Stereo
Juliet Ruin – Rogue Down
Silence The Machine – Lost
Striker – Phoenix Lights

Album of the Year
100 mile house – Hiraeth
Altameda – Dirty Rain
Royal Tusk – DealBreaker
Scenic Route To Alaska – Long Walk Home
Striker – Stand in the Fire

Group of the Year
100 mile house
Royal Tusk
Scenic Route To Alaska
Striker
The Dungarees

People’s Choice – Winner To Be Determined By Online Fan Vote
Striker
Click here to vote! https://yeglive.ca/surveys/edmonton-music-awards-2017

In additional news, STRIKER will be returning to their shredding grounds of Alberta in April for their first Canadian shows since unleashing their fifth studio album on February 24th, which the band has been touring the USA plus Europe in support of for the last three months.

Their shows, April 13th in Calgary at Dicken’s Pub, hometown return on April 14th in Edmonton at Starlite Room and April 15th in Red Deer at The Vat will be CD release events for their Albertan fans that have been loyal over the years supporting STRIKER‘s career in the province and beyond.

STRIKER‘s self-titled album released via their indie label Record Breaking Records features 9 shredding tracks that are all killer and no filler to continue the band’s classic mix of heavy metal.

To hear the full stream of STRIKER‘s new album, please visit: http://loudwire.com/striker-striker-exclusive-album-stream-interview/

Watch their video ‘Born To Lose’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39j6gazeWKo

iTunes – here.

EU TOUR DATES w/ SONATA ARCTICA – The 9th Hour World Tour 2017
Special Guests:
Triosphere (NOR) – 20.02.-20.03.
Thunderstone (FI) – 22.03.-09.04.
Striker (CAN) – whole tour
Remaining Dates:
Apr 7 – KB Malmö, Sweden
Apr 8 – Frimis Salonger Örebro, Sweden
Apr 9 – Pustervik Göteborg, Sweden

Canadian Dates:

April 13 – Dicken’s Pub – Calgary, AB w/ Ravenous, Riot City & In/Vertigo – info
April 14 – Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB w/ Ravenous & Tylor Dory Trio – info
April 15 – The Vat Pub – Red Deer, AB w/ Ravenous, Wraith Risen, and Bodies Burn Black – info

1. Former Glory (3:59)
2. Pass Me By (3:33)
3. Born To Lose (3:58)
4. Cheating Death (0:53)
5. Shadows In The Light (3:29)
6. Rock The Night (4:30)
7. Over The Top (4:38)
8. Freedom’s Call (4:30)
9. Curse of The Dead (3:49)
Album Length: 33:23

For More Info:

http://www.striker-metal.com

https://www.facebook.com/strikermetal

https://twitter.com/StrikerMetal

https://instagram.com/strikermetal

About:

Striker is an Edmonton-based recording and performing heavy metal band that has grown immensely through their years in the industry. A classic mix of heavy metal, hard rock, and 80’s hair metal, their music features powerful, clean vocals, catchy choruses, vocal harmonies, and impressive guitar leads.

Audiences are often floored by the energy of their live show, and their recorded material has been met with fantastic response by both fans and industry across the world. Striker has toured across dozens of countries as headliners as well as support for major metal acts. Gearing up for the release of their latest album the sky’s the limit for these Canadians!!

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“Striker gush with so much enthusiasm here, with explosive riffs swirling between the vibrant harmonies and choruses, that it’s hard not to notice…Tracks like “Former Glory” and “Born to Lose” are anthemic, catchy as hell and feature soaring vocals from Dan Cleary and terrific guitar work by Tim Brown…On Striker, the band take a host of influences and hone them into a sound they can call their own.” – Exclaim!

“From the first storm-summoning power chord on the opener Former Glory, Striker (CAN) proves their new album’s initial claim of not dwelling on the past, a high and appropriate cry of “Yeah, I’m back again!”… If you haven’t witnessed this inspiring resurrection of classic metal, the band plays Friday, April 14 at Starlite with Ravenous and Tylor Dory Trio, no doubt sharpened from the faithful overseas audiences.” – Edmonton Journal

“When a band releases an eponymous album it’s a statement of intent, a sign of confidence, everything being as it should be. For make no mistake, Striker are a special band. As the old Metal Gods ascend to Valhalla, new gods will arise. This is Striker’s fifth album and it’s just timeless. Not retro, not looking back, but taking everything that’s uplifting and glorious about heavy metal into 2017 and beyond…this album has to be in every writer and fan’s top ten at the end of 2017.” – Hellbound

“A less balls out, more aggressive record than its predecessor, STRIKER delivers another impressive collection of high energy headbangers….Regardless of what your heavy metal predilections may be, STRIKER offers something for everyone. Super catchy tunes dripping with shred gymnastics and all around technical prowess, Striker deserves a place on any metal fan’s playlist….If you have not experienced Striker yet, this album is a worthy place to start and should appeal to a wide range of fans, particularly followers of the Priest, Anthrax and Maiden.” – Metal Rules
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0 NEWS: ALL ELSE FAILS Nominated For Edmonton Music Award ‘Metal Recording of The Year’

April 6, 2017
by Asher
· All Else Fails · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 6, 2017

For Fans of Killswitch Engage, In Flames, Alexis On Fire, Cancer Bats, Five Finger Death Punch

ALL ELSE FAILS Nominated For Edmonton Music Award ‘Metal Recording of The Year’

ALL ELSE FAILS have been nominated for an Edmonton Music Award for ‘Metal Recording of The Year’ for their latest EP’s title track ‘The Forever Lie’. The EP was released in February and continues the Edmonton band’s aggressively dark brand of metal that breaks the traditional ideals of their genre. Drawing comparisons to bands like Killswitch Engage, In Flames and Of Mice & Men, the band infuses their music with a variety of elements that includes experimental, classical, synth lines plus spoken word sampling to accent a unique blend of heavy as hell screams and shiver inducing clean vocals. The band also toured India in January where they performed at the Unmaad Fest and the Alcheringa Fest (tour diary on Decibel Magazine here) plus filmed their latest music video ‘The Forever Lie’, which can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JExOKfQc7IE.

Vocalist / guitarist Barrett Klesko comments on the nomination:

“We are honoured to be nominated for Metal Recording of the Year at the 2017 Edmonton Music Awards. We are in excellent company; the choices this year are all great bands and even better people.”ALL ELSE FAILS was nominated alongside fellow friends and musicians listed below.

Metal Recording of the Year
All Else Fails – The Forever Lie
Black Friday – Suffering In Stereo
Juliet Ruin – Rogue Down
Silence The Machine – Lost
Striker – Phoenix Lights

Full 2017 Edmonton Music Awards nominee list: http://www.edmontonmusicawards.com/2017-nominees/

In additional news, ALL ELSE FAILS confirm they will be joining the 2017 LOUD AS HELL festival line up in Drumheller, AB that includes Battlecross, Bison, Black Wizard, Aggression and more. AEF’s set will be on the second day of the festival on Saturday, August 5th with their set time at 9pm local time. Full Line up and set times can be found here. Tickets are available at http://www.loudashell.com/tickets.

1. Beneath The Waves (4:12)

2. The Sons of Plenty (3:35)

3. The Forever Lie (3:34)

4. Twice Broken (4:44)

5. Broken (4:11)

6. Terracide (7:54)

EP Length: 28:12

Album Stream – http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/stream-the-new-all-else-fails-ep-the-forever-lie-now-exclusive-premiere

Music Video – The Sons of Plenty – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgMv8Gbtob8

The release is available for download on iTunes, Bandcamp and all major online retailers.

For More Info:

http://www.facebook.com/AllElseFailsCanada
http://twitter.com/allelsefailsca
http://www.youtube.com/allelsefailscanada

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“They are by turns pissed and melodic, speedy and anthemic – but always organic sounding….their song “The Sons Of Plenty”, a tune that encompasses all those things and demonstrates what the band is capable of.” – Gear Gods

“I can promise you that The Forever Lie will give you your fix of heavy music.” – PureGrainAudio.com

“Guttural heaviness + impacting music = You’ll like it!” – CFMU 93.3 FM – Master Radio (Hamilton, ON

“The guys do a wicked job with the layering throughout the album especially with the guitars and vocals.” – Kingston Music Reviews

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0 news: TheSludgelord Album Premiere WOODHAWK ‘Beyond The Sun’ + “Vagabonds of The Western Gig Tour” (BC/AB/SK/MB)

April 6, 2017
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· Music News · Woodhawk

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Montreal, QC – April 6, 2017

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

TheSludgelord Album Premiere WOODHAWK ‘Beyond The Sun’ + “Vagabonds of The Western Gig Tour” (BC/AB/SK/MB)

Riff-tastic Debut LP “Beyond The Sun” Out April 7th

New Video “The High Priest”

From the foot of the majestic Rocky Mountains comes Calgary, Alberta’s WOODHAWK. Masters of straight ahead riff-rock wizardry, the power trio released an EP in 2014 and have continued forging ahead. Made of equal parts 1970’s Birmingham and a myriad of 21st century heavy who’s who, WOODHAWK are purveyors of riff-centric rock and roll. Capable and original, the band is able to craft anthemic fist-pumping songs while forgoing tired stoner rock clichés. With time travel tested themes of science fiction, swords and sorcery, the band’s lyrics are born from snowy winters, hot practice spaces and pages of dog-eared paperbacks. While the musicianship reinforces recollections of Black Sabbath, modern influences that have helped you smash air drums or highway speed limits are undeniably present.

Set to unleash their debut full-length ‘Beyond The Sun’ produced by the band with Jesse Gander (Bison, Japandroids) on April 7th, WOODHAWK has teamed up with TheSludgelord for the full stream premiere at the following link: http://thesludgelord.blogspot.ca/2017/04/album-premiere-calgary-albertas.html

The band’s music video ‘The High Priest’ can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5g5jTKtEfM

Pre-order of Vinyl, CD or Digital with an instant download of the first single ‘The High Priest’ available via their Bandcamp at https://woodhawk.bandcamp.com.

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

Vagabonds of The Western Gig Tour:

May 4 – Vancouver, BC – The Cobalt

May 5 – Nanaimo, BC – The Queens

May 6 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub

May 7 – Kelowna, BC – Doc Willoughby’s

May 8 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous Pub

May 9 – Saskatoon, SK – Vangelis Tavern

May 10 – Winnipeg, MB – The Handsome Daughter

May 11 – Regina, SK – The German Club

May 12 – Calgary, AB – Palomino

May 13 – Fernie, BC – Northern Bar

Track Listing:
1. Beyond The Sun (3:57)
2. The High Priest (4:46)
3. Living In The Sand (6:03)
4. Magnetic North (4:13)
5. Lawless (3:06)
6. Quest For Clarity (4:14)
7. A New Hope (4:49)
8. Forsee The Future (2:12)
9. Chrononaut (5:19)

Woodhawk is:
Turner Midzain – Vocals/Guitar
Mike Badmington – Bass/Vocals
Kevin Nelson – Drums

For More Info:
http://www.woodhawkriffs.com
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“Beyond the Sun is incredibly infectious and memorable and right from the get go, you know that you are in for a ride. Even if for whatever reason you are in a bad mood, this record will straighten that out in a hurry as it has you nodding your head and belting the lyrics out with the vocalist in no time….a release that is easy to listen to and get into but isn’t easy to put down by any means. Once you begin listening you have a hard time tearing yourself away from your speakers.” – Cadaver Garden

“Woodhawk have a new album – Beyond The Sun – and it’s one that ticks all right boxes if you’re a serious fan of Stoner Rock. Taking influence from bands such as Kyuss, The Sword and Truckfighters. Woodhawk offer a refreshing style of Psych Stoner Metal with moments of Fuzz and Desert Rock that add extra grit to their music.” – Outlaws of The Sun

“The whole album put me in a good mood. Although I am a fan of a more distorted and fuzz-y sounding stoner rock, this was a great cleaned up take…The killer trio band have really created their own rules. One of which is trying to throw out stoner rock stereotypes. And it’s working brilliantly for them. Beyond the Sun is exactly what one would expect from Woodhawk. Riffs and riffs and riffs and high energy drums and more riffs…Moral of the story: this is the perfect CD to pop on when you feel like dancing in your underwear while cleaning your room. I would recommend “Beyond the Sun” to anyone who would like a less distorted version of Red Fang. Which is definitely a compliment, for the record.” – Bangs!

“As I was walking into the venue, I began hurrying up the stairs as their sound captured my attention right away and was quickly swept up into their thick pulse thumping guitars and huge powerhouse drum sound.” – Vancity Buzz
“Calgarian riff-riders Woodhawk kicked off the proceedings, hitting all the gritty notes with their raucous roadhouse metal. Propane and Jack flowed freely as the golden western trio woke all them witches with their thematic rock fury.” – Beatroute Magazine

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0 NEWS: Prog-Sphere Premiere Guitar Shredder Matt Chanway Playthrough Video ‘271114’; Debut Self-Titled Album Out Now!

April 6, 2017
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· Matt Chanway (Guitar Shredder) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 6, 2017

For Fans of Conquering Dystopia, Alluvial, Revocation, Nevermore, Voivod

Prog-Sphere Premiere Guitar Shredder Matt Chanway Playthrough Video ‘271114’

Debut Self-Titled Album Out Now!

Guitar virtuoso Matt Chanway has made a name for himself with well-regarded Canadian death/thrash metal band Assimilation.

Last December, Chanway unleashed his self-titled solo debut album: a sonic masterpiece that merges the old and new school. Razor sharp riffs meld with soaring solos; progression with power! Inspired by the likes of George Lynch and Jeff Loomis, Chanway (who has a diploma in guitar performance from the University of West London) is the ideal guitar hero for the 21st century!

Describing his sound as “melodic, relentless, energetic progressive metal” and influenced by the likes of Nevermore, Circus Maximus, Tony Macalpine, Aghora and Revocation, Chanway explains that “initially this music was written for a progressive metal project called Chancellor in 2011. After leaving that band, I gradually morphed the tracks into instrumental tunes.”

Chanway reveals his writing process is always honest and organic. “I write all of the guitar parts, generally starting from one theme or motif and just continually building upon it, to create a flowing cohesive piece. Never forcing or rushing anything for the sake of releasing new music. The guitar themes are authentic; the riffs are catchy and addictive.”

Teaming up with Prog-Sphere.com, Chanway demonstrates his shredding skills with his new playthrough for his track ‘271114′ at the following link: http://www.prog-sphere.com/specials/matt-chanway-271114-playthrough-premiere/

Chanway also states that this is also no studio project and is looking forward to playing his album live, promising “a very authentic recreation of some very challenging music, of course instrumental music is always a different ballgame in a live context. People tend to hone in on the guitar a lot more, and the unique voice it can bring as the band leader!

As well as his own solo album, his band Assimilation will unleash their eagerly-awaited debut album ‘The Laws of Power’ on March 17, 2017, Chanway’s new album is the perfect instrument precursor to that! Not content to rest on his laurels, Chanway is also planning a further instrumental album for 2018.

Track Listing:
1. Evidence of the Arcane (6:22) (instrumental)
2. The Receiver of Wisdom (6:58) (instrumental)
3. Harbinger 2.1 (8:24) (instrumental)
4. 271114 (6:48) (instrumental)
5. Eyes In The Sky (5:48) (instrumental)
6. Lucidity (6:26) (instrumental)

Album Length: 40:49

For More Info:

http://mattchanwayguitar.com
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9KF

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“Burstfire solos, frantic time signatures, complicated riffing and the like are all signposts of an artist who wants to see how far he can go. Unsurprisingly, this ambition pays off. The release could stand on its own as proof that Matt could play alongside the world’s greatest in shred guitar.” – Prog Sphere Magazine

“The progressive metal genre never ceases to provide scores of insanely skilled guitar-slingers, and Vancouver’s Matt Chanway can now be recognized as another mind-blowing practitioner of the style.” – Guitar.com

“Ferocious, fast, and fucking awesome, Matt Chanway indeed has a scintillating skill that surely many would aspire to. His compositions are interesting, invigorating, intense, and inspiring: everything instrumental prog metal should be.” – Swept Media

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0 REMINDER – Wacken Metal Battle USA Boston Final – April 19 @ Once Somerville

April 5, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle USA

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Montreal, QC – April 5, 2017

MetalBattleUSA.com | Facebook | Twitter

REMINDER – Wacken Metal Battle USA Boston Final – April 19 @ Once Somerville

One Champion To Play At Wacken Open Air

One band, one champion, thousands of metalheads!

Wacken Metal Battle In America For The First Time!

Wacken Metal Battle USA is proud to announce the Boston city final on April 19th at ONCE Somerville with round winners UPHEAVAL, COFFIN BIRTH, GOBLET one wild card band from the previous qualifying events.
The winners of the Boston final will join Philadelphia round winners POWER THEORY and COPRSE HOARDER at the national final (city and date to be determined).

Boston, MA

Final – Wednesday, April 19 @ Once Somerville (156 Highland Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/364745117238312/
Round 1 Winner – Coffin Birth – https://coffinbirth.bandcamp.com
Round 2 Winner – Goblet – http://goblet2.bandcamp.com
Round 3 Winner – Upheaval – http://upheavalboston.bandcamp.com
+ Wild Card Band To Be Determined
Doors @ 8pm / Show @ 9pm
18+ / All ages admitted when accompanied by an adult
$10 adv / $15 Door

For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info). For the first time ever, Wacken Metal Battle USA is coming to America for its inaugural year and will be hosting qualifying rounds in various cities. The national champion of those battles will perform at the 2017 festival taking place from August 3rd – 5th. Please watch the following video trailer to see all the metal fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_xjt8Qp3TE

National Final (city and date to be determined):
Power Theory (Philadelphia Winner) – http://www.sentinelmusic75.wix.com/powertheory
Corpse Hoarder (Philadelphia Winner) – https://corpsehoarder.bandcamp.com

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How it works:

Each city will hold their qualifying rounds plus city finals, selecting the top band to move forward to the national final (city and date to be determined) with one being selected to perform at the 28th edition of Wacken Open Air. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry.

For more info on Wacken Metal Battle USA, please visit these links:

Official Website: http://www.metalbattlusa.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wackenmetalbattleusa/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WackenBattleUSA

For more info on international battle, please visit: http://www.metal-battle.com

For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com

RULES:

All bands, that wish to participate in the Metal Battle, must read the following rules and guidelines. Bands who send in an application automatically agree to the rules and terms.

Your band doesn’t have a deal and isn’t about to sign to a label in the near future.
Your band can easily play a 25 minute set consisting of your own songs. (No Covers). Full set performance time is 25 mins.
PA, lighting, and sound engineer will be provided for all bands.
Backline arrangements TBA.
The bands must bring their own instruments such as guitars, bass, drum breakables, keyboards and effect pedals and may also bring and use their own guitar amps.
To keep the changeover times as short as possible, bands with left handed drummers will play as first or last band. All bands have to follow the directions given by the promoters or stage manager.
Semi playback is not allowed. All bands must play live. Background orchestrations are ok as long as all vocals, guitars and bass are live. Intros / interludes are also ok.
Jury of respected music industry folk will decide the winners each night.

If a band overruns its allotted performance-time, then the band-members should be aware of the fact that in this case their sound will be faded out. The running order for the concert will be released a few days before the event takes place.

Please note:
Travel for the winning band to go to Germany is at their own expense and accommodations at the festival will be in the form of camping in the VIP area.
Full professional back line will be provided for performance.

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0 NEWS: PureGrainAudio Premiere TrapRock ERA 9 Video ‘Hero’; New Album ‘Gravity’ Due Out May 5th

April 5, 2017
by Asher
· Era 9 · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 5, 2017

For Fans of Linkin Park, Twenty One Pilots, Skrillex, Breaking Benjamin, Paramore, The Chainsmokers, Drake

PureGrainAudio Premiere TrapRock ERA 9 Video ‘Hero’; New Album ‘Gravity’ Due Out May 5th

Drawing from the future rather than the past, ERA 9 merge Rock, Metal, Hip-Hop and Electronic Dance Music to create their own unique sonic architecture, which they dub “TrapRock”, describing it as ‘revolutionary, unparalleled, eclectic, melodic and heavy’.

“When we formed it was like an undeniable force; a magnetic field that surrounded our individual selves; that when we got close enough to each other, there was no ignoring the fact that our mutual passion for music, performing and writing would become a true reality if we stuck together. We’re open-minded and appreciative of all genres of music. The idea of ‘TrapRock’ was created by this admiration of different musical styles.” says guitarist Jona Dhe Paganon.

Working together as a collective, their dedication and professionalism has lead this Montreal, QC based band previous line up to tour the US with Trapt, Pop Evil, Drowning Pool, Gemini Syndrome and Saving Abel, along with being nodded as opening support for Hed PE, POD, From Ashes To New, Saliva, Filter, Gilby Clarke, Sebastian Bach, Hoobastank, Art Of Dying and The Veer Union, also performing at the 100th Grey Cup Festival w/ Sam Robert’s Band and Treble Charger.

ERA 9’s next full length album ‘Gravity’ is a musical portrayal of the risks they took, ignoring genre formats and flipping the world of music as we know it. In contrast to their earlier sound, this new line up has given them the creative freedom for eclectic song writing, inspiring them to think outside the box.

Teaming up with PureGrainAudio.com, ERA 9 reveal the music video for their second single ‘Hero’ off ‘Gravity’ at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/videos/get-your-first-taste-of-traprock-with-hero-the-new-music-video-from-era-9-exclusive-premiere

“We love how our music can bring everyone together and we’re excited to share it with the world. We’ve been releasing music since 2011 and toured across the US, supporting really great bands, and now we truly feel that over the years, we have come into our own with this next opus for fans. We believe that we’re in a new era of music that isn’t limited to one style of listener. We cater to all who open themselves to it! We value creative freedom in music and we promote open-mindedness and imagination.” Adds male vocalist Anthony Lalla.

ERA 9 continues to demonstrate that their unique sound and live experience brings concert goers from different scenes together and party hard to their genre-bending sound. Their music touches each end of the spectrum, with heavy guitar breakdowns and trap drops, accompanied by epic EDM build-ups and big bass, all meshed with hip-hop and melodic vocals. Their stage performance is the real deal; a one of kind audience engaging force echoing an experience to be remembered long after the show is done. Picture their TrapRock sound, with backdrop video projections, sequenced light and smoke with a pit of fans just dancing from beginning to end! You’ll want to be there. Watch this video, it sells itself.

ERA 9 Live at Foufs in Montreal, QC – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itsw9e_UR9Q

Upcoming Show Dates:
April 28 – Theatre Plaza – Montreal, QC – info (CD Launch)

1. Ammunition
2. Warrior
3. Gravity
4. Bare Bones
5. Earthquake
6. Hero
7. Money Talk
8. Like That
9. Black Widow (Tick Tock)
10. Haunt Your Monsters
11. ScriptureERA 9’s ‘Gravity’ will be available on all major online retailers as of May 5, 2017.

For More Info:

http://www.Era9.com
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“And the winner of SiriusXM’s Rock the Grey Cup is….Era9 will be playing at the CFL Grey Cup Festival in November” – SiriusXM Canada

“Era9 are from Canada and are hard workers. They remind me of us when we first started out, lot’s of energy on stage…” – Matt Dirito (Pop Evil)

“…one of the most entertaining and highly energetic groups I have ever had the joy of getting to know” – HF Music and Media Group

“I loved how they successfully integrated several diverse genres of music into all of their songs. They are definitely a unique act that deserves natonal attention. The fusion of hip hop, hard rock, and R&B that they produce is something you will never forget.” – Joshua D. Owen (Revolving Door Entertainment)

“Era 9 succeed with their lyrical depth and honesty” – Aesthetic Magazine Toronto

“Their use of arena-ready rock riffs, and their charisma got the football-crazed crowd all warmed up for what was to come” – Aesthetic Magazine Toronto

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0 NEWS: Sci-Fi Metal RAPHEUMETS WELL Reveal Upcoming Album ‘Enders Door’ Artwork + Track Listing + Pre-Order; ‘Enders Door’ Due Out May 26th via Test Your Metal Records

April 5, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Rapheumets Well

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Montreal, QC – April 5, 2017

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Sci-Fi Metal RAPHEUMETS WELL Reveal Upcoming Album ‘Enders Door’ Artwork + Track Listing + Pre-Order

‘Enders Door’ Due Out May 26th via Test Your Metal Records

Blending a sound that is a complex mix of classical orchestrations, cosmic synths, and extreme metal to portray the epics of parallel worlds, Hickory, N.C. based RAPHEUMETS WELL (Ra-few-mets) bring forth a voyage enriched with lore, fabricated from scratch to show the depth in which represents them as artists.

Inspired by the fictitious universe of Sovael, RAPHEUMETS WELL is the name coined to the conscious deity who oversees the anastomosis of the multiverse, the master of portals and inter-dimensional travel. Being personified as a trickster, Rapheumet often creates chaos for unsuspecting voyagers. The word “Well” refers to the gravity wells, which like black holes, are catalyst of change and gateways between the cosmic plains.

“We created this name in hopes of personifying a living gateway between dimensions. We love science fiction and a few of us have extended education and degrees in science.” says drummer Joshua Ward.

Formed in 2008, 2011 and 2012 saw their first two demos followed by their first self release full length ‘Dimensions’ unleashed in 2014 that progressively told a larger story portrayed in a complex saga of Atai (ancient architects) who aid in the propagation of sentient life throughout the multi-verse. In 2016, they released their highly praised sophomore album ‘The Exile’ via Test Your Metal Records.

Now in 2017, from the birth of organic matter to great wars that tear the fabric of space/time, the story of RAPHEUMETS WELL‘s music serves to immerse you into a world of oddities once again with the band’s third release ‘Enders Door’ due out on May 26th via Test Your Metal Records.

The synopsis of this album is in the fifth era of the Avomenian Empire, amidst the planetary ruins of Vaath, a rogue traveler would discover an artifact that would forever change his place in the cosmos.

Upon arriving to retrieve the artifact, it became apparent that Eryos’s brother Nathyiem would never make it to their arranged meeting point. In departing from the planet Vaath, Eryos received a distress signal from his brother’s ship, coming from an uncharted planet. Upon arriving, he found an odd world inhabited by a mysterious species called the Dreth led by lecherous matriarch named Eishar. It is here that he would uncover a faced-door, an inter-dimensional gateway to the Ender.

An album preview of ‘Enders Door’ is now streaming on TYMR‘s Youtube channel, plus the album cover and track listing is revealed below.

‘Enders Door’ Pre-order links:
CD – http://testyourmetalrecords.bigcartel.com/product/rapheumets-well-enders-door
Digital – https://testyourmetalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/rapheumets-well-enders-door

‘Enders Door’ Preview – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBGzAba24jY

Track Listing:
1. The Traveler (4:39)
2. Distress From The Aberrant Planet (3:57)
3. The Autogenous Extinction (4:45)
4. Secrets of The Demigods (4:40)
5. Lechery Brought The Darkness (6:39)
6. Enders Door (6:35)
7. Prisoner of The Rift (2:58)
8. The Diminished Strategist (5:36)
9. Nastarian Waltz (1:13)
10. Ghost Walkers Exodus (5:41)
11. Killing The Colossus (5:58)
12. Eishar’s Lament (1:18)
13. Unveiling The Sapient (7:21)
Album Length: 1:01:20

Album Band Line Up:

Jeb Laird – Bass & Lead Vocals
Annette Greene – Female Vocals and Keys
Hunter Ross – Guitar
Brett Lee – Guitar
Joshua Nassaru Ward – Drums & Clean Vocals
Guest Guitarist – Brian Kingsland (Enthean and Nile)
Guest Bassist – Jonathan Finney

For more info, please visit
https://www.testyourmetalofficial.com/rapheumets-well
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“Hickory, NC’s Rapheumets Well(pronounced Ra-few-mets) is a band heavily steeped in science fiction and fantasy. And when I say heavily, I mean HEAVILY. They slam dunk their lushly orchestral and luxurious symphonic melodic blackened death metal into a fantastical and fantastically creative and complex world that I don’t even want to embarrass myself trying to explain. But, you gotta give mad ol’ props to any band willing to dive head first into something as elaborately conceptual as this costumed and inventive septet have from the off.” – Decibel Magazine

“if you like the theatrical havoc generated by Fleshgod Apocalypse and Dimmu Borgir, for example, you’ll fall in love for the music found in The Exile, the brand new concept album by the symphonic horde known as Rapheumets Well. ” – The Headbanging Moose

“As you’re about to find out, this first song from the new album combines turbocharged death metal vehemence with sweeping orchestral melodies, interweaving blazing drumwork and rapid-fire riffing with cosmic synthesizer vistas and fluid soloing, vicious growls and hair-raising shrieks with a vaulting clean-sung passage that coincides with the protagonist’s decision to end his apathy.” – No Clean Singing

“The Exilebrings symphonic elements to more intense and sometimes speedy death metal. Solid bursts of adrenaline, with the symphonies effectively working to provide a balance to these heavier moments, as heard in “The Epic of Darmak.” But the band is more than a one-trick pony, and frequently gives way to other flights of fancy while keeping the death metal sharp…an album that is well-written and enjoyable from start to finish. The potential is there for the band to really spread their wings for album number three.” – Dead Rhetoric

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0 NEWS: SkullsnBones Premiere Thrashers TERRIFIER Video ‘Nuclear Demolisher’; ‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’ Tour (BC/AB)

April 5, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Terrifier (Test Your Metal Rcords)

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Montreal, QC – April 5, 2017

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SkullsnBones Premiere Thrashers TERRIFIER Video ‘Nuclear Demolisher’

‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’ Tour (BC/AB)

New Album Out ‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’ via Test Your Metal Records

(photo Credit – Derek Carr – Visions In Pixels)

Incorporating jackhammer drums, bulldozing bass-lines, a twin-lead attack that leaves posers pulped in its wake and vocals that can level mountains, Vancouver thrashers TERRIFIER have teamed up with SkullsnBones.com for the premiere of their latest lyric video ‘Nuclear Demolisher’, which can be viewed at https://skullsnbones.com/terrifier-nuclear-demolisher-lyric-video/

The video is in support of their new album ‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’ released in January of this year via Test Your Metal Records to follow their 2013 EP ‘Metal or Death’ and 2012 full-length ‘Destroyers of the Faith’. The album features such soon to be classics as ‘Bestial Tyranny’, ‘Skitzoid Embolism’ and ‘Nuclear Demolisher’ and ‘Sect of the Serpent’, a song inspired by Conan the Barbarian as vocalist Chase Thibodeau says ‘the idea was to trample the weak and hurdle the dead on this one!’.

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

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

TERRIFIER will also be kicking off their mini-tour in British Columbia and Alberta, which includes headlining this year’s CEMR Fest in Calgary on April 8th.

Weapons of Thrash Destruction Mini-Tour:

April 5 – The Royal On Baker – Nelson, BC – info

April 6 – Smokehouse Bar and Grill – Lethbridge, AB

April 7 – The Forge On Whyte – Edmonton, AB – info
April 8 – Nite Owl – Calgary, AB – CEMR Metalfest (Headliners) – info

Other Dates:
April 22 – SBC Restaurant – Vancouver, BC – info

May 5 – Logan’s Pub – Victoria, BC – info
July 15 – Hassen Arena – Armstrong, BC – Armstrong MetalFest – www.armstrongmetalfest.ca
August 11 – Brookside Resort – Prince George, BC – Metallion Festival – www.metallionfestival.com

Track Listing:
1. Reanimator (5:24)

2. Deceiver (5:15)

3. Nuclear Demolisher (4:26)

4. Violent Reprisal (4:17)

5. Skitzoid Embolism (4:08)

6. Drunk as Fuck (4:12)

7. Bestial Tyranny (6:13)

8. Riders of Doom (1:40)

9. Sect of the Serpent (6:44)

Album Length: 42:23

For more info, please visit
http://www.testyourmetalofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/TerrifierThrashers
https://twitter.com/terrifier666
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“Weapons Of Thrash Destruction is relentless from start to finish.” – Bravewords

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

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

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

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

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

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

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0 NEWS: ToiletOvHell Premiere Ottawa Doom LONGHOUSE ‘Vigil’; New Album ‘II: Vanishing’ Out April 14th

April 5, 2017
by Asher
· Longhouse · Music News

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

ToiletOvHell Premiere Ottawa Doom LONGHOUSE ‘Vigil’; New Album ‘II: Vanishing’ Out April 14th

Photo Credit – Amber Erica

Set to unleash their sophomore album “II: Vanishing” digitally on April 14th via their Bandcamp with physical cassette release June 2017 (date to be determined) via Sunmask Records, Ottawa, ON doom metal trio LONGHOUSE has teamed up with ToiletOvHell.com for the exclusive premiere of their second single ‘Vigil’ featuring JD Gobeil from Loviatar.

Vocalist/ bassist Joshua Cayer comments:

“This song was written as a collaborative effort with JD Gobeil from Loviatar. It is an exploration of stories of the Thunderbirds. In First Nations stories and traditions, the Thunderbirds are powerful spirits, second only to the Creator. These immense birds dwell in the mountains and have the primary purpose of protector and nurturer of Mother Earth – guarding her from harm, quenching her thirst, and replenishing her garments. Thunderbirds are the enemy of the horned-serpents, who live deep beneath the waters and threaten to spread across the land and devour all life. They hold a constant vigil, to protect Mother Earth and all life from their foe. The Thunderbird is a good spirit, however, they are to be feared as they are quick to anger by those who ignore or disobey the natural laws, and are indifferent to humans and animals in their guardianship of our Mother, the earth.”

‘Vigil’ can be heard on ToiletOvHell.com at http://www.toiletovhell.com/premiere-longhouse-the-vigil/

and the band’s first single ‘No Name, No Marker’ can be heard at https://longhouse1.bandcamp.com/track/no-name-no-marker-2

LONGHOUSE came into being in 2013 when guitarist Marc Casey and bassist/vocalist Joshua Cayer turned their long-standing song-writing partnership into a full band with drummer Mike Hache to complete their circle of dark, riffy, heavy textured doom metal. They released their debut album ‘Earth from Water’ in 2015, a spiritual odyssey into the perseverance of the human spirit and the lessons we can learn from the natural world.

In November 2016, LONGHOUSE returned to Wolf Lake Studios to record with Mike Bond (Loviatar, Norilsk, Arms of the Girl) once again as producer and engineer for the outcome to be their sophomore album entitled “II: Vanishing”. The album 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.

Cayer adds:

“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.” says vocalist / bassist Joshua Cayer. “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.”

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

For More Info:
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9KP
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

“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

“Longhouse plays a musical style that takes sludge and doom metal and mixes them with with a very heavy vocal approach to create a very dark sounding recording, the production sounds very professional while the lyrics cover various spiritual and occult concepts.” – Doomed to Darkness

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