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0 NEWS: Calgary’s YYC Music Awards: And The 2017 Nominees Are…

July 31, 2017
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· Calgary's YYC Music Awards · Music News · YYC Music Awards

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Montreal, QC – July 31, 2017

Calgary’s YYC Music Awards: And The 2017 Nominees Are…

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Recognizing the talent and achievements of Calgary’s music community, the YYC MUSIC AWARDS shines the spotlight on Canada’s fourth largest city, and the vibrant music scene that calls it home.

Honouring artists in 19 categories for this year’s 2nd annual gala being held on September 24th at The Palace Theatre, the YYC MUSIC AWARDS is proud to announce its 2017 nominees, which includes one new category for Industry Person of the Year. The People’s Choice Award voted by fans is currently underway, with a closing date of August 19th. Fans who wish to vote for nominees in that category can visit the following link: https://yycmusicawards.com/categories/2017-nominees/peoples-choice-award/. The top 5 nominees will be announced at a later date.

“We are extremely excited to see Calgary’s rich music scene has produced a variety of amazing nominees for this year’s YYC Music Awards. The YYCMA wishes every nominee the best of luck this year and in their future endeavors. We’re also proud of our expansion from last year’s awards. We have a bigger venue at The Palace Theatre with a “red carpet” experience, great live performances along with an after party event to follow.” comments YYCMA Media Director Shannon Ambrose.

Tickets for the 2017 YYC Music Awards are available at the following link: https://www.myshowpass.com/yyc-music-awards/

Event Details:
YYC Music Awards
Sunday, September 24, 2017

Doors Open @ 6:00 pm – Starts @ 7:00 pm – Ends @ 2:00 am
The Palace Theatre

219 8 Ave SW,

Calgary, AB

T2P 7N2

And The 2017 YYC Music Awards Nominees Are….

Alternative Recording of the Year:
Amelie Patterson – Roll Honey Roll
Amy Hef – What Comes Next?
Mindseed – Rush Hour Crush
The Static Shift – Common Bliss
White Chocolate Thunder – Take My Hand

Blues Recording of the Year:
Britt Walchuck – Mamma Told Me
Carly Reirson – Fantasy
Williams, Wayne & Isaak – Messed Up Daddy

Country Recording of the Year:
Drew Gregory – All About It
FOXX Worthee – Sweet Revenge Sweet Revenge
JJ Shiplett – Something to Believe In
Mark Lorenz – Smoke Clears
Shane Harluk – I Like You Best

Female Artist of the Year:
Amelie Patterson – Honey Roll
Amy Hef – What Comes Next?
Carly Reirson – Fantasy
FOONYAP – The Fun Machine
Lisette Xavier – Starcrossed

DJ/Electronic Recording of the Year:
Citysleep – II
Esette – The Rise featuring Piper Davis
Restrickted – Rev’d Up Ft Kay L
Titus1 – Shoulda Known
Zach Taylor – Insomniac

Group of the Year:
Citysleep – II
Julius Sumner Miller – Why Is It So?
Locomotive Ghost – Into the Glow
The New Electric – Living Loud
The Sweets – Wild

Industry Person of the Year:
Candace Webber – Stampede City Sessions Live Music Broadcast Series, President & Executive Producer
Graham Mackenzie – Major Minor Music Project
Kodi Hutchinson – JazzYYC, Producer, Radio Host & Director
Mike Little – Legion Lounge Studio, Producer, Musician & Mentor
Patrick MacIntyre – Ironwood Stage & Grill, Manager

Jazz Recording of the Year:
Al Muirhead – Northern Adventures – The Canada Sessions Vol. 1
Brendan Rothwell – This is Love
Cheryl Fisher – Quietly There
Johnny Summer – When It’s Christmas Time
MJ de Waal – Sophisticated Lady

Male Artist of the Year:
Jake Vance – The Poet
JJ Shiplett – Something to Believe In
Matt Blais – Set Me Free
Ruben Young – Take Her Down
SEVEN – Run It feat. Merkules

Metal Recording of the Year:
All Above Me – King & Crown
Burning Effigy – Lost Serenity
Julius Sumner Miller – Why Is It So?
Red Cain – Hiraeth
SPURN – Comfort In Nothing

Music Video of the Year:
Chron Goblin – Backwater
FOONYAP – The Fun Machine
JJ Shiplett – Darling, Let’s Go Out Tonight
King Dylan – Untouchable
Matt Blais – Set Me Free

People’s Choice:
TBA August 20th

Pop Recording of the Year:
Boy and Gurl – LOSS
JOELLE – Rag Doll
King Dylan – Untouchable
Locomotive Ghost – Into the Glow
Ruben Young – Take Her Down

Rap/Hip Hop Recording of the Year:
A.Y.E – Nox
Kay L – I’ll Be Fine
Kay L – In This Moment
King Dylan – Untouchable
SEVEN – Run It feat. Merkules

Rock Recording of the Year:
Cable Street – Right Beside You
Stricken One – Despite
The Heirlooms – Touch You
The Static Shift – Common Bliss
White Chocolate Thunder – Take My Hand

Roots/Folk Recording of the Year:
Jake Vance – The Poet
JJ Shiplett – Something to Believe In
Locomotive Ghost – Into the Glow
Matt Blais – Set Me Free
Nancy Laberge – For Loving You

Singer/Songwriter of the Year:
Drew Gregory – All About It
Dustin Farr – Slow Burn
Dustin Farr – We Are Alberta
JJ Shiplett – Something to Believe In
Matt Blais – Set Me Free

Single of the Year:
Drew Gregory – All About It
JJ Shiplett – Something to Believe In
JOELLE – Rag Doll
Locomotive Ghost – Into the Glow
SEVEN – Run It feat. Merkules

Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award:
Benevolent Like Quietus
Kate Stevens
Poke the Bear
The Static Shift
The Sweets

In addition, the YYC Music Awards is accepting volunteer applications leading up to and for the gala along with membership for CMSC – Calgary Music Selection Committee, who are our voting members.

Volunteer Application: http://yycmusicawards.com/volunteer

Join CMSC: http://yycmusicawards.com/cmsc/

Sponsorship Inquiries: http://yycmusicawards.com/sponsorship

For more info: YYCMusicAwards.com

About:

The YYC MUSIC AWARDS celebrates the artists that embrace Calgary as home; entertaining and supporting its arts and culture. The award event was founded by music industry professionals, with backgrounds in artist management, booking agents, media as well as recording studio production/engineering.

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0 NEWS: PureGrainAudio Premiere Aggressive Prog Groove DEVOLVER “A Life Lost”

July 28, 2017
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· Devolver · Music News

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Montreal, QC – July 27, 2017

For fans of As I Lay Dying, Soilwork, In Flames, Born Of Osiris, Arch Enemy

PureGrainAudio Premiere Aggressive Prog Groove DEVOLVER “A Life Lost”

L-R: Devin Babcock (Guitar), Chris Brown (Vocals), Jayde Penner (Guitar), Shaun Streeper (Bass), Bevin Booth (Drums)

Credit: Patrick O’Connor/Jimber Jam Studios

Hailing from Grand Prairie, AB, DEVOLVER is an explosive, progressive, groovy, melodic quintet inspired by the extremity of bands like Soilwork, Whitechapel, In Flames, Born of Osiris and Gojira. Formed in 2015, the band unleashed their self-titled debut album in 2016 that featured a variety of vocalists such as Ryan Sorensen (Apex, Fortress), Jamison Friesen (Renewal, Singularity), Anthony Notarmaso (Stillness) and Scott Oatway (Terminal). The eight track deliverance has been a stepping stone for the five piece to grow and become a much talked about band on the Alberta metal scene along with sharing the stage with Protest The Hero, Protosequence, Windy City Slaughter and more.

Now with full time vocalist Chris Brown to solidify their line up, DEVOLIVER are satisfying the growing hunger of their legions of fans with the debut of his aggressive tendencies on the new single “A Life Lost” premiered exclusively on PureGrainAudio.com.

The band comments:

“This new single will be a natural follow-up. It should also further the point that Devolver’s music will always move forward and progress from release-to-release. The experience we want to give fans is one of anticipation, surprise and excitement with each release. We are not one to write the same content over and over, and we want our fans to be aware of that with each release. Our sound will always move forward.”

To listen to “A Life Lost”, please visit the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/alberta-s-devolver-debut-stream-of-new-single-a-life-lost-exclusive-premiere

DEVOLVER’s self-titled debut album and new single is available for download on Bandcamp, iTunes and Spotify.

Plans for touring across Western Canada in 2017 and 2018 are in the works along with more music. DEVOLVERalways strive to play the best show that they are physically capable of, whether it’s for ten or for hundreds of people, they live to involve the crowd for a memorable moment they will not forget.

DEVOLVER is:
Devin Babcock – Guitar
Chris Brown – Vocals
Jayde Penner – Guitar
Shaun Streeper – Bass
Bevin Booth – Drums

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/DevolverMusic
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“Devolver uses melodies, intensity, and a variety of vocalists to hook you, reeling you from song to song making this such a welcoming and comfortable listen. I don’t mean they’re “easy listening,” there heavy as f***, I mean there’s always something different, you’ll never get bored while diving into this debut.” – Vulture Hound

“If After The Burial and The Ghost Inside had a lovechild, it would be Devolver. These guys blew me away with how professional, well written, and how well structured they’ve presented themselves with their Self-Titled record. Each song has its own personality, while still maintaining a signature sound. The breakdowns are simple, yet effective in each song. There is dynamic tension and then well-needed release throughout the record, and it’s downright masterful. This album is captivating, and I recommend anyone that is a fan of metal to check this out.” – Bucketlist Music Reviews

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0 NEWS: Bravewords Premiere THE ORDER OF CHAOS Video “Indoctrination”; Shot On Location At Midi Fest In China

July 28, 2017
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· Music News · The Order of Chaos

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Montreal, QC – July 28, 2017

For fans of Huntress, Arch Enemy, The Agonist, Scar Symmetry, Armageddon

Bravewords Premiere THE ORDER OF CHAOS Video “Indoctrination”; Shot On Location At Midi Fest In China

In April 2016, Edmonton, AB’s The Order of Chaos had the distinct opportunity to play the MIDI Festival, China’s second largest international outdoor music event. It was an experience like no other that the power metal quintet will not soon forget. The sheer energy from the crowd was immense and thrilling for them to play for an audience that is still just beginning to embrace Western music.

The band’s new video “Indoctrination”, was all shot on location during the fest and Bravewords.com has the exclusive premiere.

The band comments:

“Our tour in China last year was an incredible experience. Walking into the midi festival and seeing a veritable ocean of dedicated metal fans ready to lose their mind to our songs was mind blowing. We think this video captures the energy perfectly.”

To watch “Indoctrination”, directed and edited by guitarist Barrett Klesko, whom also runs FadeBack Studios, check out the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-the-order-of-chaos-premier-indoctrination-video-shot-on-location-at-chinas-midi-fest

“Indoctrination” is off THE ORDER OF CHAOS’ latest album “Apocalypse Moon” released via German label Killer Metal Records to follow 2013’s “Sexwitch” EP. The album was recorded/mixed and mastered at the Physics Lab by Terry Paholek in Edmonton and features twelve tracks that showcase the talent and diversity of one of Canada’s up and coming heavy metal bands. The album features Amanda Kiernan (Into Eternity) on vocals, John Simon Fallon and John Saturley on guitar, Tim Prevost on drums and Duncan Hickerty on bass guitar whom has been replaced by Barrett Klesko of All Else Fails for live performances.

Album Stream – https://theorderofchaos.bandcamp.com/album/apocalypse-moon

Track Listing: The Order of Chaos – Apocalypse Moon
1. The Anthem of Pain (5:25)
2. Death After Life (3:56)
3. Indoctrination (4:19)
4. Downfall (4:42)
5. Evil Surrounds Me (4:32)
6. Survival of The Richest (4:17)
7. Apocalypse Moon (4:50)
8. The Venom (2:55)
9. Sexwitch (3:50)
10. Victim of Circumstance (4:26)
11. Deceiver (4:49)
12. The Devil That You Know (6:24)

Show Dates:
Aug 5 – Loud As Hell Fest – Drumheller, AB – infoFor more info:
http://www.theorderofchaos.ca

About:

Chaos and Order, two seemingly opposing forces that, when observed closely enough, work together subtly to create art in its most divine form. Enter The Order of Chaos, a highly regarded and well respected heavy metal tour de force from the northern wastelands of Alberta Canada. For the last 10 years, trudging through the snow covered landscape, this band has cut its teeth in the most demanding gigging environment this side of the equator. Now, bringing their unique, fresh and well developed sound to a style of music so saturated with sound-a-likes and copy cats, The Order of Chaos has their sights set across the Atlantic Ocean on the homeland of Heavy Metal… Europe.

With two albums and an EP under their belt, the band is prepared to unleash a torrent of brand new material that will redefine genres and carve a path no heavy metal band has even attempted to produce. Meet Amanda Kiernan, a hurricane of live intensity and energy unmatched by her peers. From soaring melodic choruses to gritty, in your face thrash she doesn’t let up for a moment. Her unique take on metal vocals and prowess as a hybrid singer has affirmed her place in metal history. Backed by the duelling guitar virtuosity of John Simon Fallon and John Saturley, and the brick wall rhythm section of Duncan Hickerty and Tim Prevost, this band is something that must truly be seen to be believed, (just ask anyone who has attended their shows).

In September of 2012, after signing with Red Lion Music, The Order of Chaos made their first appearance overseas, stunning fans at the Turock Open Air Festival and in clubs across central Europe. Then again, just seven months later they returned with Vicious Rumors supporting them on their Electric Punishment Tour, gaining many new fans and quickly securing a solid reputation as a phenomenal live act to behold.

With the future looking bright, the determination to succeed, and the creative talent to put forth a fresh sound for heavy metal lovers everywhere, The Order of Chaos is primed for an assault on stages, record stores and headbangers everywhere.

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0 NEWS: NoCleanSinging Premiere Prairie Brutality PLANET EATER “Cold Confines” + New Album “Blackness From The Stars” Out Aug 4th

July 27, 2017
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· Music News · Planet Eater

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Montreal, QC – July 27, 2017

For fans of Morbid Angel, Gojira, Converge, Strapping Young Lad, Sepultura, Deftones, Neurosis

NoCleanSinging Premiere Prairie Brutality PLANET EATER “Cold Confines”

New Album “Blackness From The Stars” Out Aug 4th

L-R = Troy Bleich – Bass/Backing Vocals, Luc Hart – Guitar, Donovan Turner – Lead Vocals, Devin Ubell – Guitar, Nick Eichhorst – Drums

Photo Credit: Cierra Ubell

Regina, SK titans of brutality PLANET EATER return from the flat lands of Western Canada’s prairies to offer their latest assault to the masses with their first full length “Blackness From The Stars” due out August 4th to follow their 2015 self-titled debut EP and its massively loved track “Burn It To The Ground”. Blending thrash and death metal with crushing grooves and devastating vocals, PLANET EATER demonstrate hints of Morbid Angel, Converge and Bolt Thrower with elements of Sepultura, Strapping Young Lad and Gojira embedded at the core of their sound. Earlier this month they unleashed their first single “The Boats“ and now they reveal their second extreme crusher “Cold Confines” as an exclusive premiere on NoCleanSinging.com.

The band comments:

“Cold Confines speaks to the imperfection of the human machine and the self-destructive nature of one’s self. There is a separation of the body and mind and a simple beauty in decay. Musically, Cold Confines exemplifies Planet Eater’s evolution, melding melody with a percussive mayhem casting the song itself into a dark and menacing tone.”

Listen to “Cold Confines” at the following link: http://www.nocleansinging.com/2017/07/27/an-ncs-premiere-planet-eater-cold-confines/

Album pre-order available here.

Track Listing:
1. The Boats (3:19)

2. Pile of Bones (3:12)

3. Cold Confines (5:09)

4. Lies Evolution (3:24)

5. Suffer What They Must (4:20)

6. Kill On Sight (2:51)

7. A Fault To Fix (3:45)

8. The Spoil (6:21)

9. Blackness From The Stars (5:31)
Album Length: 37:56

PLANET EATER‘s intense and heavy live set can be seen this summer as the quintet will be bludgeoning for the third consecutive year Loud As Hell Fest in Drumheller, AB on August 5th with Battlecross, Aggression, Black Wizard, Eye of Horus and more plus a hometown CD release show on July 28th at The Exchange.

Show Dates:
July 28 – The Exchange – Regina, SK – info
Aug 5 – Loud As Hell Fest – Drumheller, AB – info

PLANE EATER is:
Troy Bleich – Bass/Backing Vocals,
Luc Hart – Guitar
Devin Ubell – Guitar
Nick Eichhorst – Drums
Donovan Turner – Lead VocalsFor more info:
http://www.facebook.com/planeteatersk
http://instagram.com/planeteater
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-app

About:

PLANET EATER takes their name from the original nemesis of humanity Galactus, the destroyer of worlds. PLANET EATER has risen from the barren prairies, spreading their influence into Western Canada as well as gaining recognition in parts of the US, UK and Russia.

Hailing from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, PLANET EATER is compromised of Luc Hart, (guitar), Donovan Turner, (vocals), Troy Bleich (bass /vocals) Devin Ubell (guitar) and Nick Eichhorst (drums).

In Jan of 2015 Luc Hart recorded and PLANET EATER released their first self titled EP. This album made significant waves with its unpredictable blend of death, thrash, groove, progressive riffing. Using the album as a tool, PLANET EATER earned slots on numerous festivals across western Canada in 2015-16. These festivals included Loud as Hell, Armstrong Metal Fest, Calgary Metal Fest, ShrEdmonton Metal Fest, Manitoba Metal Fest and Metal Wizard Fest with many shows in between.

Using an aggressive and unique approach to merchandising and marketing PLANET EATER continues to leave its mark wherever it travels. These merchandise sales help finance the many tours across Canada, including their first music video, Burn It to The Ground off their self titled 2015 release. Garnering thousands of views, Burn It To The Ground continues to spread the word of the PLANET EATER.

PLANET EATER used these festivals and numerous shows to gradually hone their sound and define their identity as the band they are today. In winter of 2016 PLANET EATER returned to the studio to begin recording the follow up full length release, Blackness From The Stars. Blackness From the Stars delves deeper into the initial styles of the band, incorporating a percussive and primal natures while creating dark, layered, and atmospheric grooves.

With a new album in tow for release on August 4th, 2017, PLANET EATER descends yet again into the heart of Western Canada to wreak havoc and debauchery. Slated to play numerous dates including Armstrong Metal Festival and Load as Hell for the third consecutive year, PLANET EATER is poised to make waves in 2017 and beyond.

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“PLANET EATER have a tone that makes them stand out… Check out first track and lead single “The Boats”. Within the first 20 seconds a swinging, almost blues inspired riff wraps itself around your head, and then it comes back heavier (and slower) when the full band kicks in. Around that same time, vocalist Donovan Turner makes his presence known with a full throated straight from the guts of hell bellow, immediately calling these proceedings to order….On their first proper full length, PLANET EATER prove themselves contenders not only in the local scene, but have created a product that is worthy of international listenership.” – KNAC

“Planet Eater comes across as a melting pot of amalgamate death metal. Not afraid to add some modern elements, Planet Eater brings a sound that is both nostalgic and fresh at the same time. Off to a solid start, the future looks bright for Planet Eater, even if the members consider themselves old boys in a new scene.” – The Metal Observer

“Planet Eater from Saskatchewan took the stage and with little said to the audience launched into a crushing and intense set. They were unrelenting as they tore through their twenty five minutes and left the audience wanting more.” – Metal Rules (Live Review – Calgary MetalFest 2014)

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0 NEWS: WOODHAWK “Strikes Back Tour” (AB/SK/BC) + Riff-tastic Debut LP “Beyond The Sun” Out Now! + New Video “The High Priest”

July 27, 2017
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· Music News · Woodhawk

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Montreal, QC – July 27, 2017

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

WOODHAWK “Strikes Back Tour” (AB/SK/BC)

Riff-tastic Debut LP “Beyond The Sun” Out Now!

New Video “The High Priest”

Calgary’ AB’s masters of straight ahead riff-rock wizardry WOODHAWK will be hitting the road this September for their second Western Canadian tour (AB/SK/BC) (dates listed below) in support of their full length album ‘Beyond The Sun’released this past April. The album was produced by the band with Jesse Gander (Bison, Japandroids) to follow their 2014 debut EP. 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.

The band comments:

“This tour sees us wrapping up our western Canada touring in support of Beyond The Sun. Western Canada is so good to us. A New Hope seemed to be a lot of people’s favourite song off the album, so we thought it would be funny to pull another Star Wars reference out, with naming the tour Woodhawk Strikes Back.”

‘Beyond The Sun’ album stream available on Bandcamp at https://woodhawk.bandcamp.com.

The album is available on digital, vinyl and CD.

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

WOODHAWK Strikes Back Tour (AB/SK/BC)
Sept 3 – Calgary, AB – Atlantic Trap and Gil
Sept 8 – Lethbridge, AB – The Slice
Sept 9 – Regina, SK – The German Club
Sept 15 – Golden, BC – The Rockwater
Sept 16 – Vancouver, BC – The Astoria
Sept 23 – Kelowna, BC – Doc Willoughby’s
Oct 7 – Edmonton, AB – UP+DT Festival – Downtown Edmonton Community League

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

““Beyond The Sun, is overflowing with everything one could want from a great stoner rock record, thick, rumbling bass tones, sizzling guitar fuzz and infectious, mid tempo riffage, making this the kind of album that is very hard to stop listening to” – The Sludgelord

“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: MUTANK To Play Metalelujah Fest In Quebec City + Out Now! New Mosher “W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T.” via Boonsdale Records

July 26, 2017
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· Music News · MUTANK

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Montreal, QC – July 26, 2017

For fans of D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, Havok, Megadeth

MUTANK To Play Metalelujah Fest In Quebec City

Out Now! New Mosher “W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T.” via Boonsdale Records

(Photo Credit: Katherine Dydyk)

L-R – Ahmed Daas – Drums, Chris Nasty – Guitar, Costa Skoulikas – Guitar, Stephen Reynolds – Vocals/Bass

Wrapping up their cross Canada tour last month with metal legends ANNIHILATOR and Australia’s MASON, Montreal thrashers MUTANK will be returning to Quebec City on August 4th to perform at Metalelujah Fest. The two day festival will feature bands from the Quebec metal scene such as Morgue, Insurrection, Ghoulunatics, Warsenal, Eternal Judgment, Accursed Spawn and more. Full details can be found here.

MUTANK is performing in support of their new EP “W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T.” released this past June via Boonsdale Records. The five track demolisher was produced with Topon Das (Fuck The Facts) and is a step up from what people have heard from them thus far. The EP follows their debut cassette EP “M.E.C.H. Metal” and is a taste of what’s to come from the band’s full length planned to be unleashed later this year. The title of the EP “W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T.” stands for “We Have Alottta Thrash Songs That Have Abbreviated Titles” and came to be first as joke for the band.

Vocalist Stephen Reynolds comments:

“I just thought it would be funny to force an acronym for ‘what’s that?’ and I came up with ‘We Have Alottta Thrash Songs That Have Abbreviated Titles’. From there we came up with the concept of an EP with a bunch of forced acronym titles. The EP itself was written somewhat conceptually with the individual songs being very short thrash songs that come together to make one longer progressive thrash track, which harkens back to the title since we don’t even know what it is!”

“W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T.” is now available for CD order and digital download at the following link: https://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com/album/w-h-a-t-s-t-h-a-t plus all major online retailers such as iTunes, Amazon, etc.

MUTANK‘s single “P.O.P.U.L.O.U.S” is streaming at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgVrCj3Rpd8EP Promo Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTDEKMOUf9o

Live video MUTANK at Wacken 2014 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQrLaG8BPL4

Track Listing:
1. L.I.F.E. (1:01)
2. I.D.I.O.T. (2:06)
3. P.O.P.U.L.O.U.S. (1:40)
4. F.O.G. (1:33)
5. D.E.A.T.H. (3:50)
EP Length: 10:17

EP line-up:
Stephen Reynolds – Vocals/Bass
Ahmed Daas – Drums
Costa Skoulikas – Guitar
Lee Whiskey – Guitar

Live line-up:
Stephen Reynolds – Vocals/Bass
Ahmed Daas – Drums
Costa Skoulikas – Guitar
Chris Nasty – Guitar

For More Info:

http://www.facebook.com/bonebrainsnotdemolishers
https://twitter.com/MUTANK
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9F1

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“they play good-natured thrash a la Overkill and Exodus… perfectly serviceable and enjoyable, definitely more effective when they are playing fast.” – Decibel Mag

“MUTANK is like a Coffee Crisp bar: crunchy as hell, and without any gooey center.” – Bucket List Music Reviews

“their hybrid thrash, traditional, speed metal makes for a great heavy experience” – We Love Metal

“Killer drumming, awesome bass hooks, great rhythm & furious sounding vocals. It’s a statement of intent from Mutank. That they are not to be underestimated & written off as just another ‘thrash throwback’.” – Games, Brains & A Headbanging Life

“They have a lot of thrashing songs that have abbreviated titles, and they kick some serious ass with their old school music and hardcore attitude.” – The Headbanging Moose

“Mutank have gotten creative with each song on the album, by coming up acronyms to fit the title of the album, they describe their sound as a “T-rex skateboarding down a volcano”. If your a fan of old school Overkill, Megadeath or Exodus or if you just want a fast and thrash album check it out” – Canadian Beats

““W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T.” is one of those records that you seem a band jamming out in their garage and eventually an audience just gathers because their thrash, punk, and a bit of tongue-in-cheek causes the listener to pay attention to what Mutank has to say.” – MUEN Mag

“Fast riffs, Heavy tempos crazy yelling.. its got all you’ve asked for. A mix of Suicidal Tendencies Punk/Thrash debut, Nuclear Assault fast moshing killer speed assault…a great funny and entertaining mini album for all beer drinkers fans of Tankard and ready to get into the moshpit 100/100.” – The Metal Mag

“grab you battlejack, studs and spandex trousers and feel like you are back in 1985.” – Lords of Metal

“Listen to this EP. Buy it. Make love to it. Pass it down to your children. For fans of thrash and underground metal, this release is sure to pacify any feelings of rage that might be nestled deep within your cranium. Enjoy it (I did).” – AEA Fanzine

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0 NEWS: MetalWani Premiere CENTURIES OF DECAY’s George Orwell Inspired Single “Wings of Death”; Debut Self-Titled Album Out Aug 4th

July 26, 2017
by Asher
· Centuries of Decay · Music News

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Montreal, QC – July 26, 2017

For fans of Enslaved, Opeth, Gojira, Isis, Strapping Young Lad

MetalWani Premiere CENTURIES OF DECAY’s George Orwell Inspired Single “Wings of Death”

Debut Self-Titled Album Out Aug 4th

L to R: Rob McAllister (Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals), Anthony Zhura (Bass), Devin Doucette (Rhythm Guitar, Main Vocals), Derrick Doucette (Drums)

Photo Credit – Brendan Smyth. www.smythphoto.com

We live on the layers of deep time and history, strata of times past; life literally depends on centuries of decay. Now, progressive extreme metal visionaries CENTURIES OF DECAY build on the metal that has come before to create the metal of the future. Known for creating an intense powerful atmosphere and letting the metal speak for itself in their live performance, the Toronto based quintet are bringing that experience to fans in their debut self-titled concept album set for release on August 4th.

Drummer Derrick Doucette comments:

“We’ve often thought about the fragility of civilization throughout history and events repeating. With that in mind, our concept album tells the story of society being born, corrupt and destroyed in an endless cycle. It can be taken as a literal piece of fiction, or even a social commentary. It also comes from more personal issues such as depression, disillusionment and failure.”

Teaming up with MetalWani.com, the band reveals their second single “Wings of Death”, a song about religious and political propaganda and how it’s use to draw lines between people and nations. The lyrical content of this song draws from influences from George Orwell’s 1984. The song was written as two halves, a slower heavier groove, then kicking into fast paced death metal with some vocal harmonies by guitarists Rob McAllister and Devin Doucette.

Listen to “Wings of Death” at the following link: https://metalwani.com/2017/07/premiere-stop-everything-youre-doing-stream-centuries-of-decays-crushing-new-single-wings-of-death.html

Album pre-order available on Bandcamp here and Amazon here.

Track Listing:

1. Intro (1:10)
2. Centuries of Decay (9:56)
3. The Architect (4:12)
4. Asylum (5:46)
5. Odyssey (8:50)
6. Wings of Death (4:55)
7. Rise (6:26)
8. Demise (12:18)
Album Length: 53:37

Album Band Line Up:
Devin Doucette (Rhythm Guitar, Main Vocals)
Rob McAllister (Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Derrick Doucette (Drums)
Anthony Zhura (Bass)

Live Band Line Up:
Devin Doucette (Rhythm Guitar, Main Vocals)
Rob McAllister (Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Derrick Doucette (Drums)
Matt Hems (Bass)Show Dates:
Aug 4 – Coalition TO – Toronto, ON w/ Vesperia, Black Eve, Lutharo – infoFor more info:
http://www.facebook.com/centuriesofdecay
https://twitter.com/centuriesdecay
https://www.instagram.com/centuriesofdecay

About:

We live on the layers of deep time and history, strata of times past; life literally depends on centuries of decay. Now, progressive extreme metal visionaries CENTURIES OF DECAY build on the metal that has come before to create the metal of the future.

Formed in 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, CENTURIES OF DECAY sound is ‘atmospheric, intense, powerful, dynamic, and heavy’.

Drummer Derrick Doucette explains the roots of the band’s name.

“The intention of the name is to paint an image of nature reclaiming the lands and cities and erasing the traces of humanity once people have been removed from the world. This can also be open to interpretation. Some may see Centuries of Decay as being in reference to an extended period of social degradation or the idea of the planet being a barren land void of life entirely. We chose this name because we felt it conveyed a powerful image and atmosphere, which appropriately went hand-in-hand with our musical style.”

That style will be unleashed by the four-piece on their self-titled debut album due out August 4, 2017, which drummer Derrick Doucette is eager for fans to hear.

“I was told recently that someone found our sound very unique and refreshing. That really meant a lot to me and I would love if that opinion was shared by both old and new fans. I find we’ve taken our influences from various sub-genres of extreme metal and turned them into a tasteful blend of compelling, climactic and devastating intensity on these seven tracks.”

Fans can also expect more music in the future.

“We are already looking forward to writing more material and refining our sound more. I’m excited to see how our sound will evolve…Our fans can expect multiple albums as that was the intent from day one!” adds Doucette.

Live, CENTURIES OF DECAY have their own unique approach to performing, they make every set flow together, creating a huge atmosphere and letting the metal speak for itself.
(bio written by Steve Earles)

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“This is not a one-dimensional album that’s easily described. Each song has its own style and flavour, mixing different styles together with well-deserved contempt for genre restrictions and constraints. Centuries of Decay have crafted a modern extreme metal release that effectively combines these different strains of metal into something all of their own.” – Wonderbox Metal

“Up next was Centuries Of Decay, who gave us some atmospheric death metal. Devin Doucette and Rob McAllister shared guitar and vocal duties. Devin sang lead and handled a chunk of the brutal vocals but they gave a few great harmonized melodic vocals. Their last song had an additive time signature, which is something that really catches my attention as a musician.” – Metal Master Kingdom (Live Review Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2016 – Toronto)

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0 NEWS: ZEALOTS DESIRE Post New Video For “The Fool” + Performing @ WT Fest (Brantford, ON) – July 29th

July 25, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Zealots Desire

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Montreal, QC – July 25, 2017

ZEALOTS DESIRE Post New Video For “The Fool”

Performing @ WT Fest (Brantford, ON) – July 29th

L-R: Josh Cunningham – Vocals, Jason Garbutt – Drums, Ben Dobson – Rhythm Guitar, Ryan Daniels – Bass Guitar, Jim Gilmar – Lead Guitar

Photo Credit – Mike Silva

Evolution is a revolution as ZEALOTS DESIRE morph from straight hard rock to something that is a more classic sound that they like fans to feel strengthened and empowered by. Hailing from London, Ontario, ZEALOTS DESIRE live up to their impassioned name. They have a fanatical desire to bring their unique and genre-redefining brand of heavy rock to the masses. Inspired by bands as diverse and talented as System of a Down, Led Zeppelin, Alice In Chains, and appropriately, Tool, ZEALOTS DESIRE describe their sound as ‘huge, intense, yet graceful and delicate’ and warn their legions of fans that their forthcoming album should be cranked as loud as humanly possible.

Set to perform at WT Fest in Brantford, ON on July 29th alongside Our Lady Peace, Collective Soul, Soul Asylum, Treble Charger, Sumo Cyco and more, these hard rockers are sharing with fans their latest single and video “The Fool”.

The band comments:

“The Fool is one of our favorite songs to perform. It seems to go through all the motions. There’s still something that feels peculiar to us about the chorus as well and we love that about it.”

To watch “The Fool”, please visit the following link:

For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/ZealotsDesire/
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-atM

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“Zealots Desire – comprised of guitarist and lead vocalist Joshua Cunningham, bassist Ryan Daniels, lead guitarist Matt Babineau and drummer Dan Hunt – have ingrained themselves as a staple in the regional music scene and, by and large, invoke the same loyalty, fervor and excitement from their fans that you’d expect from much more established artists. It took almost no time for their signature hard-as-nails style of rock and roll to turn up the heat in the venue a few more notches, getting people off their seats and moshing on the dance floor reminiscent of much larger shows. Most notably along with the metal power chords and catchy hooks, lead vocalist Joshua Cunningham’s natural charisma and fun stage presence was outstanding and accentuated the entire performance. ” – Lambton Shield

“Zealots Desire don’t disappoint – everything you love about their wicked blend of grunge and metal is there, including the slamming guitar, and the awesome vocal range of Josh Cunningham – check it out! You’re missing out otherwise!” – CHSR 97.9 FM

“It’s always nice when a local band is on the cusp of a breakthrough, and I guarantee you’re going to be hearing a lot more about these guys. It’s great meaty rock and roll; it’s so good, you guys should find a way to turn it into a sandwich that we can eat. Veiled under the crunching sound, your pounding drums, your soaring vocals, there is an underlying tapestry of classical music. You guys are the real deal.” – Daytime London, Rogers Television

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0 NEWS: EXPAIN Are “Pinching Nerves” With New EP Out Sept 15th; GearGods Premiere Guitar Playthrough “Corridors of The Mind” ft. Dan Mongrain (Voivod, Martyr); Tour Dates w/ Divinity

July 24, 2017
by Asher
· EXPAIN · Music News

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Montreal, QC – July 24, 2017

For fans of Black Dahlia Murder, Revocation, Vektor

EXPAIN Are “Pinching Nerves” With New EP Out Sept 15th

GearGods Premiere Guitar Playthrough “Corridors of The Mind” ft. Dan Mongrain (Voivod, Martyr)

Tour Dates w/ Divinity

L-R = Pat Peeve – Guitar, Eli Slamang – Guitar, Sean Ip – Vocals, Ryan Idris – Drums, Alex Giles – Bass

It’s been some years since EXPAIN‘s debut album “Just The Tip” enlightened the senses of metal fans across Canada and beyond. The album brought forward a great combination of thrash, death, prog, technical and jazz influences all balanced for a very welcomed mosh pit of madness, especially for fans that enjoy the styles of bands like Revocation, Black Dahlia Murder and Vektor. Touring across the country these past years, EXPAIN is back with a fresh line up that includes Eli Slamang on guitar (Ex-Skull Vultures) and Sean Ip on vocals (The Hallowed Catharsis). The band will be releasing their perfectly titled EP “Pinching Nerves” on September 15th, which will be doing exactly as it says with its flurry of six cacophonous tracks of pounding drums, harmony laden riffs and in your face catchy vocals. The EP even showcases a very legendary special guest, guitarist Dan Mongrain (Voivod, Martyr) on “Corridors of The Mind”, which the band has teamed up with GearGods.net to exclusively premiere the video playthrough featuring Mongrain’s solo with shredding attacks from EXPAIN’s Pat Peeve and Eli Slamang.

Watch “Corridors Of The Mind” ft. guest guitar solo by Dan Mongrain (Voivod, Martyr) at the following link: http://geargods.net/exclusives/explain-playthrough/

Track Listing:
1. They Live (4:20)
2. The Witch Is Dead (3:48)
3. Pinching Nerves (3:06)
4. Corridors Of The Mind ft. guest guitar solo Dan Mongrain (Voivod, Martyr) (3:54)
5. Pathways (4:11)
6. Torch Formula (3:11)
EP Length: 22:32

In additional news, EXPAIN will be touring this September with Divinity for dates in Alberta.

Tour Dates w/ Divinity:
September 21 – Innisfail, AB – The Zoo

September 22 – Edmonton, AB – Mercury Room
September 23 – Calgary, AB – Distortion
September 24 – Lethbridge, AB – Cornucopia (ALL AGES)
September 25 – Drumheller, AB – Neighbours’ Corner Pub
September 26 – Banff, AB – Hoodoo

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/Expainmetal
https://expainband.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/expainband
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-atS

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“Hold on to your balls, for Expain could be positioned as Canada’s next great metal export.” – Global Metal Apocalypse

“they are a superb and well balanced blend of progressive and technical with a strong leaning towards thrash/death with some jazzy elements in the mix for good measure, a potent combination that sets them aside from pretty much everyone else.” – Metal Talk

“Hailing from Canada, EXPAIN is not your run-of-the-mill thrash metal band. No, no, they’ve definitely got something different to bring to the party. Sure, all the requirements are there: ferocious drumming, slicing riffs, and ripping vocals, but it’s the structures of these songs that definitely stand out” – Amps and Green Screens

“a band built on displaying technical skills behind the instruments. A heavy and potent mixture of thrash and jazz metal, Vancouver, Canada’s Expain is hoping to become a staple in a genre built on technical skill and speed” – Under The Gun Review

“In my metal induced coma, I am inclined to say this band should not be sniffed at or trifled with, they are some serious thrash metal impresarios… For Fans Of: Uber thrash with a touch of jazz.” – All About The Rock

“Wildly diverse band that combines elements of thrash, punk, tech metal and even some jazz with an off-the-wall comedic streak.” Prog NW Metal Zone

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0 NEWS: DIVINITY Post New Video “The Conqueror” + Alberta Tour w/ Expain + New Album Out Now “The Immortalist”

July 24, 2017
by Asher
· Divinity · Music News

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Montreal, QC – July 24, 2017

For fans of Soilwork, Extol, Textures, Revocation

DIVINITY Post New Video “The Conqueror” + Alberta Tour w/ Expain

New Album Out Now “The Immortalist”

Calgary, AB progressive death metal band DIVINITY have posted the lyric and album artwork video for“Conqueror” in support of their recently released album “The Immortalist”. The album is a culmination of 5 years of hard work and dedication to their craft and features 12 tracks that include their two previous EP releases “The Immortalist, Pt. 1 – Awestruck”, “The Immortalist, Pt. 2 –Momentum” with their third EP “The Immortalist Pt. 3 – Conqueror” completed to finish off the trilogy series as one huge full length album. All the tracks on the album are re-mixed and re-mastered by the talented Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Grid Productions) to make the songs more cohesive and work as a full-length experience. This album also features Bjorn ‘Speed’ Strid of Soilwork on vocals for the song ‘D.M.T.’.

To watch the lyric and album artwork video for “Conqueror”, please visit the following link:

Vocalist Sean Jenkins comments:

“I’ve been wanting an intro to a song to just be piano and vocals for quite some time and when it came time to finish writing our last song in our trilogy concept album, I knew this was the perfect song to do so! James Duncan wrote the piano music, the intro lyrics and helped with the intro vocal melody too. This intro was one of the hardest parts to record for me, but after many takes and much needed patience, we managed to create one of our most epic intros to a song we have ever done. The rest of the music was written by me but as with all our songs, each member contributed in numerous ways as well.”

Album order available on Divinity.ca, iTunes or Amazon plus an exclusive digipak CD available on their website for those who like to support the band directly. The digipak CD contains a 24-page booklet that showcases this entire concept giving fans way a full physical experience to the story, songs, lyrics, and visual aspect of the new album.

Album Stream – https://soundcloud.com/divinitymetal/sets/the-immortalist

In additional news, DIVINITY will be embarking on a dual album release Alberta tour with Vancouver, BC’s EXPAIN. The tour will be in promotion of DIVINITY recently released album “The Immortalist” along with EXPAIN supporting their forthcoming EP “Pinching Nerves”. The one week tour will be kicking off in Innisfail, AB on September 21st and wrap up in Banff, AB on September 26th (full dates listed below).

DIVINITY & EXPAIN “Dual Album Release Tour”:
September 21 – Innisfail, AB – The Zoo
September 22 – Edmonton, AB – Mercury Room – info
September 23 – Calgary, AB – Distortion – info
September 24 – Lethbridge, AB – Cornucopia (ALL AGES)
September 25 – Drumheller, AB – Neighbours’ Corner Pub
September 26 – Banff, AB – Hoodoo

1. Manhunt (4:25)
2. Atlas (4:42)
3. Hallowed Earth (6:04)
4. DMT (7:36)
5. PsyWar (6:36)
6. Distorted Mesh (3:48)
7. The Dead Speak From Behind (7:05)
8. Lucid Creator (4:52)
9. The Reckoning (4:24)
10. All Seeing Eyes (5:40)
11. Momentum (5:21)
12. Conqueror (7:20)
Album Length: 1:07:56

DIVINITY is:
Sean Jenkins – Vocals
Jeff Waite – Vocals
James Duncan – Guitars
Brett Duncan – Drums
Keith Branston – Bass

About:

Divinity, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, started in 1997 and began playing live shows in 1999. In 2001, the band released its first EP album called “Intensify” which received a lot of local (Canadian) praise after sending in a couple songs to BWBK’s ‘Knuckletrack’ CD sampler. A music video was released for the song “World of Pain” in 2003 and the band played local shows building its show experience.

Fast forward to 2007, Divinity independently releases their first full-length album called “Allegory” and is picked up by Nuclear Blast Records just 3 months after the independent release. Obviously, this was a major turning point for the band!

In 2008, Divinity took on its first major tour by joining the Summer Slaughter Canada tour. This gave them the opportunity to connect to high-calibre booking agents and other acts such as Dying Fetus, Whitechapel, and Necrophagist.

In 2009, Divinity spent it’s time creating their 2nd full-length album, called “The Singularity” which was released under Candlelight Records with a very positive response from numerous reviewers and listeners.

Since the release of The Singularity, Divinity has toured Canada numerous times over and has received massive support and praise from around the world.

The band is currently releasing a trilogy EP concept album now turned into a full-length LP, called ‘The Immortalist’ available May 26th, 2017 at all digital music stores and as a special limited run CD Digipak.

For more info, please visit www.Divinity.ca.

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“DIVINITY: F*CKING WOW…Divinity definitely make my balls quiver.” – Metalsucks.net

“Technical death metal fans will find Divinity to be a hybrid of several genres that all have a hand in formulating the band’s sonic reverence. From soft piano to sky-raising clean vocals, every attempt is made to show that monotony and predictability is not in Divinity’s DNA.” – Metal Underground

“Divinity is easily among Canada’s elite bands (along with Into Eternity for example) that have that the new ‘Western Canadian’ sound that morphs Death, Thrash, Prog and crazy chops into one sweet package.” – Metal-Rules

“If you like you metal hard, fast & heavy then The Immortalist is for you. Super-fast paced with furious sounding riffs & vocals, this is an album that gets in your face from the moment Manhunt begins & only steps back when then final notes of Conqueror play out. That’s 68 minutes of pure noise assault.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“It is hard for me to find a death metal record that keeps me engaged, and DIVINITY successfully unlocks that achievement by doing a masterful job of keeping it interesting and telling a story with the arrangements and the lyrics. That’s the way it should be!” – MUEN Mag

“The Immortalist – delivering over 67-minutes of intricacies, fluid guitar play, insane time signature manipulations, and varied clean/extreme vocal expressions for the consumers to digest…. The Immortalist is ideal for people who love the marriage of Swedish melodic death and progressive/technical metal that doesn’t go far off the rails – dripping with a touch of cyber-orientation to give things that fresh nature to the proceedings.” – Dead Rhetoric

“Divinity have absolutely knocked it out of the park with this eventual third full-length release. Far from a pale imitation of its many and varied influences, The Immortalist is rather a perfect culmination of everything those impressive acts have so far sought to create. This record has the potential to be an absolute worldbeater if given a chance. If you have even a slight interest in any of the bands mentioned in this review, then you owe it to yourself to go and pick up a copy of The Immortalist immediately.” – The Metal Observer

“‘The Immortalist’ is a wonderful trilogy, which has been brought together as one now and to which lovers of melodic. progressive death metal can quench their thirst on. Fans of previous work or bands such as In Mourning, Into Eternity, Mercenary and Mors Principium Est can buy this blindly.” – Lords of Metal

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