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0 NEWS: PSYCHOSTICK Are Going To Be ‘So.Heavy.’… Live @ Dirt Fest August 13th + UK Tour Dates

July 27, 2016
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· Music News · Psychostick

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PSYCHOSTICK Are Going To Be ‘So.Heavy.’… Live @ Dirt Fest August 13th
w/ Killswitch Engage, Asking Alexandria, Hatebreed, Attila,
Born of Osiris, Bury Your Dead, Walls Of Jericho and more!

New Music Video ‘So.Heavy.’

Launch Patreon Video Campaign

Returning To The UK! PSYCHOSTICK ‘PsychoJellÿ Tour’ w/ Green Jellÿ

Video – ‘Bruce Campbell’ – Watch here.

Video – ‘Danger Zone’ – Watch here.

Video – ‘Obey The Beard’ – Watch here.

Psychostick’s Top 10 Uses For A Beard. Read it on Metal Hammer UK here.

PSYCHOSTICK have just unleashed ‘So. Heavy.’, their heaviest of heaviest videos ever with the most intense cookie cutter vocals to burst your ear drums just in time for their upcoming performance at Dirt Fest in Pontiac, MI on August 13th. The comedy rock kings will be performing alongside Killswitch Engage, Asking Alexandria, Hatebreed, Attila, Born of Osiris, Bury Your Dead, Walls Of Jericho and more! Full details can be found at www.Dirtfest.com.

“So. Heavy. is a favorite from our latest album in all it’s over-downtuned glory.” says guitarist Josh ‘The J’ Key. “We felt it was a worthy video to launch our Patreon, which has been going very well. If you want to help us make more ridiculous videos like we have been, then please support us on Patreon!”

PSYCHOSTICK‘s Patreon campaign allows fans to make pledges to the band to produce videos more frequently plus give exclusives and behind-the-scenes access to everything they’re working on, as well as supporting the DIY band and their video production group.

Full details at the following link: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2994778

Unfortunately, their guitarist Josh ‘The J’ Key didn’t understand Patreon right away… so please watch this video of the rest of the band explaining it to him. FYI they needed to visit a doctor!

Video – Josh Doesn’t Understand Patreon – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhEzePWlfss

To watch ‘So. Heavy.’, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBOSkT-7jBE

In additional news, PSYCHOSTICK are returning for their second UK tour and they’re bringing their friends, the legendary Green Jellÿ for the‘PsychoJellÿ Tour’. The tour will be from September 13th to October 1st to satisfy the hunger and bring more of ‘Beer’, ‘Obey The Beard’, ‘Dogs Like Socks’, ‘Bruce Campbell’, ‘Do Want A Taco?’ among many other tracks to be performed live for the fans!

Green Jellÿ (pronounced “green jello”) started more than 30 years ago and has had over 400 band member changes, plus has sold over 2 million records to keep fans still knocking heads!

The band has had hundreds of members during its lifetime, with Bill Manspeaker the only consistent member throughout. The lineup during their most popular album release, ‘Cereal Killer’ is typically referenced as it contained several musicians who went on to appear in other major 1990s bands, such as Danny Carey and Maynard James Keenan of Tool. Green Jellÿ is best known for ‘The Three Little Pigs’, a #1 selling single on Billboard with a Grammy nominated music video.

Formed in 1981 in Kenmore, NY, by founding member Bill Manspeaker, the band was originally named Green Jellö, but changed the name due to legal pressure from the owners of the Jell-O trademark, Kraft Foods, who claimed that it was an infringement of their trademark. Throughout the early 80’s, Green Jellÿ performed throughout New York, opening for bands like the Ramones and New York Dolls. Their reputation for over-the-top live performances and food-hurling audiences got them banned from most local venues. A full bio can be found here.

UK Dates: ‘PsychoJellÿ Tour’
Sept 13 – Southampton, UK – Engine Rooms

Sept 14 – Reading, UK – Sub 89

Sept 15 – Chester, UK – The Live Rooms

Sept 16 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City Basement

Sept 17 – Swansea, UK – The Scene

Sept 18- Bristol, UK – The Fleece

Sept 19 – Cardiff, UK – The Globe

Sept 20 – Leamington, UK – Zephyr Lounge
Sept 21 – Manchester, UK – Rebellion Bar

Sept 22 – Glasgow, UK – Classic Grand Lounge

Sept 23 – Huddersfield, UK – The Parish

Sept 24 – Milton Keynes, UK – Craufurd Arms

Sept 26 – Norwich, UK – Waterfront

Sept 27 – London, UK – Boston Music Rooms

Sept 29 – Newcastle, UK – Cluny

Sept 30 – Wolverhampton, UK – Slade Rooms

Oct 1 – Brighton, UK – Apocalypse
Other US Dates: Psychostick
Aug 13 – Pontiac, MI – Dirtfest @ Crofoot Festival Grounds
w/ Killswitch Engage, Asking Alexandria, Hatebreed, Atilla, Born of Osiris and more – info
Aug 20 – Rockford, IL – The Cherry Bowl

IV: Revenge of the Vengeance

Release Date: November 4th, 2014

Revenge of The Vengeance (0:42)
2. Obey the Beard (3:53)
3. President Rhino (2:12)
4. H-Flat (0:20)
5. So. Heavy. (4:48)
6. Dogs Like Socks (1:09)
7. Super Legit OFFICIAL Teaser #2 Explode (0:31)
8. Quack Kills (3:29)
9. Blue Screen (4:37)
10. NSFW (3:13)
11. Danger Zone (3:50)
12. New To The Neighborhood (0:53)
13. Loathe Thy Neighbor (4:57)
14. AWESOME! (3:32)
15. Choking Hazard (3:14)
16. Fight To The Death (3:18)
17. Bruce Campbell (2:40)
18. Trick or Treat (0:40)
19. Dimensional Time Portal (3:21)
20. The Power of Metal Compels You (2:04)
21. Outtakes IV: The Outtakening (3:47)

Album Length: 57:13

PSYCHOSTICK‘s 2014 album ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ was released via on Rock Ridge Music. The album features 21 tracks of pure rock comedy genius with titles such as ‘Obey The Beard‘, ‘Dogs Like Socks‘, ‘Quack Kills’ (a song about anatidaephobia: the fear of being watched by a duck), ‘Bruce Campbell’ (a tribute to the 21st century’s most beloved action hero), ‘NSFW’ featuring Bill Manspeaker (founder of Green Jellÿ), a spoof cover of Kenny Loggins’ ‘Danger Zone’ and many more! There’s no wonder why these guys are the kings of parody metal!

‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ is available on iTunes here, the band’s online store here and all major online retailers.

For more info, music and tour dates, please visit http://www.psychostick.com

About:

Harnessing their crazy sense of humor and love of all things metal, vocalist Rob “Rawrb” Kersey and guitarist Josh “The J” Key joined forces with drummer Alex “Shmalex” Dontre and bassist Matty J “Moose” to create Pyschostick, and a style of music they’ve coined as ‘humorcore’. With hilarious lyrics, heavy riffs, notorious stage antics and high-energy performances, the band has caused millions of laughs around the world and hundreds of mosh pits across the US of A, often simultaneously, since its birth in Phoenix, AZ in 2000.

Now residing in Chicago, IL, the almost 100 percent do-it-yourself laugh factory Psychostick have released four full-length albums–‘We Couldn’t Think of a Title’ (2006), ‘Sandwich’ (2009), ‘Space Vampires VS Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D’ (2011) and ‘IV: Revenge of the Vengeance’ (2014)—and two EPs—their holiday album, ‘The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride’ (2007), and ‘The Digital Appetizer’. With their signature sound (Chimaira, Machine Head and Hatebreed sexing Tenacious D and Weird Al Yankovic) their most recent offering, the crowd-funded ‘IV: Revenge of the Vengeance‘ includes the beard anthem ‘Obey the Beard’ and popular ‘Dogs Like Socks’, ‘Quack Kills’, ‘So. Heavy.’, ‘Blue Screen’, and a tribute to the 21st century’s most beloved action super hero, ‘Bruce Campbell’. Psychostick are crazy to share with fans many more comedy sing-a-longs on the road and more!

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0 NEWS: MEDEVIL Reveal New Track ‘The Angel of Rain’ via Metal -Rules + Western Canadian ‘Conductor of Storms Tour’ presented by PureGrainAudio + Debut Album ‘Conductor of Storms’ Out Aug 26th

July 27, 2016
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MEDEVIL Reveal New Track ‘The Angel of Rain’ via Metal -Rules
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Western Canadian ‘Conductor of Storms Tour’ presented by PureGrainAudio

Debut Album ‘Conductor of Storms’ Out Aug 26th
Photo Credit – Kevin Eisenlord

L-R – Eric Wesa (Bass/Backup Vocals), Ross Collingwood (Drums), Liam Collingwood (Vocals), Gary Cordsen (Lead Guitar), Brett Gibbs (Rhythm Guitar)

Influenced by legends such as Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Accept and Metal Church, Chilliwack, BC heavy metallers MEDEVIL are set to unleash their debut full length ‘Conductor of Storms’ on August 26th. The Canadian metal scene has been anticipating this release since the band placed in the top 6 during the 2015 Wacken Metal Battle Canada competition where they won over many fans with their self described ‘power thrash’ full of blistering fast riffs, strong choruses and front man Liam Collingwood’s impressive vocals (you can swear is Udo Dirkschneider from a distance).

Teaming up with Metal-Rules.com, MEDEVIL is proud to premiere their second single ‘The Angel of Rain’ streaming at the following link: http://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/2016/07/27/medevil-reveal-new-track-the-angel-of-rain-via-metal-rules-com/

1. Nightwalk (5:11)

2. Machination Factory (4:37) [Youtube]

3. An Empty Glass (4:03)

4. In The Distance (2:50)

5. The Angel of Rain (7:40)

6. A Sacrifice (5:04)

7. Escape (4:20)

8. The Fabled Uxoricide (12:02)

Album Length: 45:51

MEDEVIL will also will be hitting the road this coming August and September for their Western Canadian tour presented by PureGrainAudio.com.

‘Conductor of Storms’ Western Canada Tour presented by PureGrainAudio:
http://www.medevilmusic.com/tour-schedule
Aug 25 – Vancouver, BC – The Media Club – info
Aug 26 – Victoria, BC – The Copper Owl – info
Aug 27 – Nanaimo, BC – The Cambie – info
Aug 28 – Chilliwack, BC – Main Street Night Club – info
Sept 5 – Kelowna, BC – Muninn’s Post
Sept 8 – Calgary, AB – Verns – info
Sept 9 – Edmonton, AB – DV8 – info

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

About:

It is one of the most magical moments in a band’s life when they release their debut album. We can only imagine what Kerry King and Tom Araya felt like on the eve of ‘Show No Mercy’ being unleashed on the world, or the excitement that must have coursed through Steve Harris and Dave Murray as their self-titled debut was about to escape into an unsuspecting and never to be the same again world.

Well, Medevil don’t just imagine it…their debut album ‘Conductor of Storms’ is about to explode in a blast of metallic thunder and lightning upon the earth.

Hailing from Chiliwack, BC, Medevil are a hard-working progressive band, constantly striving to improve their songs, a fact not missed by Wacken Metal Battle Canada, where Medevil made the top 6!

Band vocalist Liam Collingwood explains the band’s memorable moniker. ‘The band name was thought up by Eric and fits our style of music perfectly.’

Liam is very serious about the bands modus operandi. ‘Medevil formed as a creative outlet for each member. The goal of our band is to satisfy our creative desires, while maintaining our standard of quality and to expand our knowledge of music as a whole. In five words, I’d sum up our music as power/thrash/prog/heavy metal.’

Liam says if he had to pick one Medevil track to represent the band it would be ‘the song ‘Machination Factory’ as it is one of the heavier songs on the album and it’s also the newest song that we wrote so it’s fresher in our heads. We wanted to release something first that would be a good start at representing our band even though future songs may.’

Liam reveals that song-writing is very much a collaborative effort. ‘We normally have a bunch of riff ideas ourselves and then we all come together to complete our vision…We all take part in the writing. All the songs have some sort of collaboration going on, even though some may be very minor alterations. We try to collaborate on projects as much as possible without destroying the original vision.’

While the band collaborates strongly on the music, the lyrics are Liam’s department, as you’d expect. ‘Lyrics are normally written based on an emotion or a story I am thinking of at the time that I want to project. Although sometimes I have some melodies in my head that I really like which I try to put into my lyrics. Some songs are more about a story I am telling whether fictional or somewhat true. Others are about a feeling or emotion I am feeling at the time and can be hidden beneath metaphors.’

Liam is proud that Medevil have a high level of quality control when it comes to their music. ‘In total we probably scrapped eight songs in favour of the ones included on the album. Our early sound, from 2011-2014, was mostly a rock-esque type of metal. ‘In The Distance’, ‘The Angel of Rain’ and ‘A Sacrifice’ are all from the early days of the band. When we included Brett and Gary in the band in 2014, we started leaning towards a much faster and more progressive style.’

A similar level of thought went into the track listing. ‘The track listing was a long task, it was most decided based on what we thought was the best listening experience for our fans and for how we like to set up our live shows with some changes. Fans can expect new material in the coming years and regular tours once or twice a year.’

Liam rates the bands live show highly. ‘People can expect a refined sound from us as well as a powerful energy, and a good connection between the band members. Fans can tell we are a band of friends!’

Liam reveals that the letter ‘M’ is very significant in Medevil’s top five influences, which are ‘Metalica, Megadeth, Mastodon, Metal Church, and Iron Maiden!’

And now we can add Medevil to that proud list of bands beginning with M who all released powerful a debut album.

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0 NEWS: SCYTHIA Announce August Dates w/ Hibria & Performance At Metalocalypstick (Festival Celebrating Women In Metal)

July 26, 2016
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SCYTHIA Announce August Dates w/ Hibria & Performance At Metalocalypstick (Festival Celebrating Women In Metal)

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Guitar Playthrough – Lineage – GeardGods

Canadian progressive/power folklore metallers SCYTHIA announce August show dates, which will include supporting Brazil power metallers HIBRIA for their Calgary tour stop on August 12th plus a performance at this year’s Metalocalypstick Festival in Valemount, BC on August 27th. Metalocalypstick is a two day non for profit festival formed to support women in metal, punk, hardcore and heavy bands. All bands on the fest line up feature one or more FEMALE member that are all Canadian and all power with special out of country guests Brazil’s NERVOSA headlining. 2% of proceeds from the festival will be donated to Girls Rock Camp and Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter. Full details and line up can be found at http://www.metalocalypstickfest.rocks.

Scythia recently released their newest full-length offering, Lineage’, available digitally and on CD via the band’s Bandcamp page.

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

Upcoming Dates:
Aug 12 – Calgary, AB – Dicken’s Pub – info w/ Hibria

Aug 19 – Edmonton, AB @ DV8 – info w/ Iron Kingdom
Aug 27 – Valemount, BC – Metalocalypstick Festival – info w/ Nervosa, Van Halst, Mortillery and more!

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

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

About:

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

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

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

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

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0 NEWS: Fuzz Rockers HOWLING GIANT Premiere Video ‘Dirtmouth’ via The Sludgelord; New EP ‘Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 1’ Due Out Aug 12th

July 26, 2016
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Fuzz Rockers HOWLING GIANT Premiere Video ‘Dirtmouth’ via The Sludgelord

New EP ‘Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 1’ Due Out Aug 12th

L-R – Roger Marks – Bass, Vocals, Tom Polzine – Guitar, Vocals, Zach Wheeler – Drums, Vocals

Photo Credit: Kim Auch

HOWLING GIANT is what happens when three nerds write about space travel, doomed seafarers, and a sentient android hellbent for a camel killing death crusade. HOWLING GIANT plays self-indulgent, drop-tuned, fuzzed out riffs that could curdle milk. With the release of their upcoming EP ‘Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 1’ due out on August 12th, the fuzz rockers from Nashville, TN have teamed up with The Sludgelord for the premiere of their video and second single ‘Dirtmouth’ plus an interview at the following link: http://thesludgelord.blogspot.ca/2016/07/black-holes-space-wizards-interview.html

‘Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 1’ was produced by HOWLING GIANT, mixed by Kim Auch plus mastered by Chris Fasco as the follow up to their 2015 self titled debut.

1. Mothership (4:51)

2. Exodus Earth (4:51)

3. Dirtmouth (4:31)

4. Clouds of Smoke (7:01)

EP Length: 21:05

About:

HOWLING GIANT! The very name summons up mental images of a huge mutated orc-warrior astride an even more gigantic mastodon, ready to bring death, doom, damnation and destruction (and many other things beginning with “d”) down upon its enemies.

Names matter, and something magical happened when three nerds obsessed with all that is fuzzed-out, riffed-out, and heavy came together to compose cosmic odes to space travel, doomed sea-farers, and even an android on a camel-killing crusade (what harm did the poor camel ever do to him?), under the name Howling Giant.

Drummer Zach Wheeler says the name is no accident and reflects the band’s music. “Howling Giant sounds a lot like a loud beast, which is what we strive to do musically. We aim to create a full sound that people might normally expect from a five-piece rather than a power-trio.” Indeed, by employing the three-piece format, Howling Giant is following in the footsteps of legends like Motorhead, MC5, Cream, and Corrosion of Conformity; good company to be in! As the band’s philosophy would have it wisely: “Teamwork makes the dream work.”

Hailing from Nashville, Howling Giant obviously had some special metal immunity to all the country and western music in the air. The boys started jamming at school in Boston with an aim to move away from overtly serious music and have fun, describing their music accurately as “loud, energetic, heavy, melodic, and cosmic.”

Overall, Howling Giant’s music forms part of a fascinating Black Hole Space Wizard concept EP series. As guitarist Tom Polzine explains, “Musically we aim to write songs that are melodic, catchy, and head bang-able. As a concept series, we strive to conjure up space-themed imagery of heroes and villains at war, introducing the story and setting the scene of things to come within the Black Hole Space Wizard Universe. We’re not trying to spell out the entire story so much as we are creating scenes to provoke your imagination.”

Writing is very much a collaborative effort. “We usually come up with a general theme, then we write riffs and musical passages to support said theme. After that, we work on overall arrangements to create a nice flow and build within the song. Lyrics and vocal melodies come last as an icing on a very meaty cake. We find the flow of an album is just as important as the flow of an individual song and we strive to make each song unique. We wanted to include a combination of heavy, spacey, doom, and thrash, all wrapped up in a crunchy garage-sounding blanket. Fans can expect two more EPs within the Black Hole Space Wizard Universe. And with an overflowing riff bank, who knows how long we’ll go.”

Such far-out music deserves far-out lyrics, and Howling Giant is prepared to go to extreme lengths to get them. As bassist Roger Marks reveals, “We have a strict regimen of smashing our heads into walls daily until lyrics finally come to us.” As for inspiration, “We are inspired by science fiction and occult rituals, as well as books, movies, and other music.”

As part of an overall concept, the EP paints four distinct scenes.

The pinnacle of mankind.

An exodus from Earth.

The Black Hole Space Wizard destroying everything.

A lone survivor trapped on a ravaged Mother Earth.

In Roger’s own words, “The first track is a little more progressive, packed with riffs both dark and triumphant. The second track is all about build and groove. The third track is thrash, metal, and destructive. The final track is spacey with doom elements.”

Overall, it you are one of the many that wishes Mastodon had continued in the cosmic, crushing progressive manner of Crack The Skye and Blood Mountain, Howling Giant is your dream band!

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0 NEWS: SLUDGEHAMMER Posts New Video ‘Ectogenesis’ + Ontario Show Dates

July 22, 2016
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SLUDGEHAMMER Posts New Video ‘Ectogenesis’ + Ontario Show Dates

Debut Album ‘The Fallen Sun’ Out Now!

L-R – Chris Szarota – Vocals, Jeff Wilson – Guitars, Tyler Williams – Guitars, Dan Ayers – Bass/Vocals, Fernando Villalobos- Drums
Credit: Hayden John WolfMusic Video – Carrion Eater – Watch here.

Album Stream – The Fallen Sun – Listen here.

With upcoming performances in their home province of Ontario that includes a show date with Abiotic and Vesperia (listed below), Toronto’s SLUDGEHAMMER have posted their new video ‘Ectogenesis’ from their recently released debut full length ‘The Fallen Sun’.

The video can be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy7YMdHn7cA

Their debut full length ‘The Fallen Sun’ was unleashed this past June and features eleven fist pounding tracks of dynamic vocal performances from lead vocalist Chris Szarota and bassist Dan Ayers, along with a showcase of mind bending guitar solos, heavy riffs and blistering drumming fury. The debut album is the follow up their 2014 EP ‘Organ Harvester’ and was self-produced by the band plus mixed by guitarist Tyler Williams along with mastering done by world renowned producer & engineer Lasse Lammert (Gloryhammer, Alestorm, Teramaze) at LSD Studio in Germany.

A full album stream of ‘The Fallen Sun’ can be heard at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2dmlDY6eK0

The album is available digitally and on CD at the following bandcamp link https://sludgehammermusic.bandcamp.com.

1. Demons From The Woodwork (4:02)

2. Intestines Entwined (5:02)

3. The Black Abyss (6:29)

4. Ectogenesis (4:34)

5. Carrion Eater (5:56)

6. Consuming Afterbirth (4:34)

7. Carnivorous Forest (5:08)

8. Utopian (5:45)

9. Revolting (4:46)

10. Organ Harvester (4:51)

11. Casualties (4:34)

Album Length: 55:48

Show Dates:
July 29 – Oshawa, ON – The Atria – info w/ Caym, Backlash, Astaroth
August 27 – Oshawa, ON – The Atria – info w/ Abiotic, Vesperia

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

About:
Sludgehammer is a five piece Canadian metal band formed in 2013. The band began with guitarist Jeff Wilson and drummer Fernando Villalobos jamming together, which quickly resulted in writing songs and searching for a full line up. Their search led to vocalist Chris Szarota, who possessed an astonishing vocal ferocity and bassist and vocalist Dan Ayers, who passed the audition as a bassist and also revealed a golden voice. Thus, the first incarnation of Sludgehammer was formed.

The four members worked hard over the next few months to put together a demo, which was released at the band’s first gig on November 22nd, 2013. The demo was well received even though it was completely self-recorded and the gig offers kept on coming, along with new fans.

With the success of the demo, the band knew that it was time to step things up and hired producer Christian Anderson for their 2014 release, ‘Organ Harvester’. During the writing sessions, the band decided that Chris and Dan should share vocal duties for this record, as Dan’s voice had been absent from the demo. The dual vocals proved to be a force to be reckoned with and on August 11th, 2014 ‘Organ Harvester’ was released to rave reviews.

‘Organ Harvester’ gained both new fans and better shows, gathering serious momentum and solid name among the metal community. However by 2015, after playing many gigs with the ‘Organ Harvester’ material it became very obvious that the fans were hungry for more. The band began writing more songs for the next release and kept playing gigs, which led them to guitarist Tyler Williams. Tyler was working as a sound man at the Atria in Oshawa, ON where Sludgehammer was playing, and after their performance, Tyler approached the band. They set up a jam and in July 2015, Tyler Williams joined Sludgehammer.

The new five piece line up produced a much fuller sound as Jeff and Tyler began working together. The old songs were given new life and badass new material was being written for their next release, titled ‘The Fallen Sun’. The new songs featured dynamic vocal performances from Dan and Chris, mind bending guitar solos, heavy riffs and blistering drumming. As the songs started to pile up, Sludgehammer discussed recording a full length album. Tyler suggested that they record at his studio, Monolithic Productions. The band set up shop there and are now ready to unleash ‘The Fallen Sun’ for release on June 10, 2016.

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0 NEWS: THE APEX Announce Toronto Date w/ The Dillenger Escape Plan On Aug 4th + Reveal New EP Details

July 21, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · The Apex

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TheApexBand.com | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Bandcamp

THE APEX Reveal Artwork + Track Listing For New EP ‘Underbelly + Canadian Tour Dates

‘Fresh Out of The Foundry Tour’ (ON/QC/PE/NB/NS)

Supporting THE DILLENGER ESCAPE PLAN – Aug 4th – Toronto, ON

L-R: The Apex Album lineup: Brian Gemus (Guitar) | Tyson Taylor (Drums) | Darren Marchand (Vocals) | Jer Candusso (Bass) | Steve Landgraff (Guitar) (Photo Credit Shari Richards)

2015 – Self-Titled – Album Stream – Bandcamp

Music Video – If Detroit River Could Speak – Watch here.

Windsor, ON’s THE APEX will be hitting the road this August for their two week‘Fresh Out of The Foundry Tour’ with Regina’s The Man and His Machineacross Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia (dates listed below). The tour is in support of their upcoming EP‘Underbelly’ in follow up to their 2015 self-titled album. The EP will feature 3 ear piercing blasts of extreme shrapnel in the following track listing and album cover below.

In additional news, prior to the tour, THE APEX will be supportingTHE DILLENGER ESCAPE PLAN in Toronto on August 4th at the Hard Luck Bar. Full details can be found here.

The ghetto tech metallers have also launched a Go Fund Me / Pre-Order Campaign for fans to support. A full list of perks ranging from limited edition shirts, tapes, CDs, vinyls plus an exclusive performance can be viewed at the following link here.

Video of the band recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EL0PLlXh2A

The band comments:

“We would like to start by saying we are trying to stay as modest as possible here. We see many campaigns for bands shoot for crazy numbers and we are trying to keep ours at a reasonable and achievable number. We are trying to raise some funds to put out our new EP entitled, “Underbelly” which is set to be released in August in time for our East Coast tour around the same time. We need all the help we can get by Aug. 1st. Any help past that day is still a HUGE help!”

The Apex – Underbelly (EP)

1. Scabs and Sheep

2. Underbelly

3. Paid in Exposure

EP Credits:
Music and lyrics written by: Steve Landgraff and Tyson Taylor
Recorded at: Empire Recording Studios
Engineered by: Nick Kinnish at Serafina Productions

‘Fresh Out of The Foundry Tour’:
Aug 17 – Windsor, ON – The Dominion House – info
Aug 18 – Toronto, ON – Coalition T.O. – info
Aug 19 – Montreal, QC – THR Bar – info
Aug 20 – Drummondville, QC – Pur Heriot – info
Aug 21 – Quebec City, QC – La Source de la Martinière – info
Aug 22 – Charlottetown, PE – Babas Lounge – info
Aug 23 – Moncton, NB – Plan B – info
Aug 25 – Sussex, NB – Uncle G’s – info
Aug 26 – Sydney, NS – Embers – info
Aug 27 – Sackville, NS – House Show – info
Aug 28 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub – info
Aug 29 – Fredericton, NB – Charlotte Street Arts Center – info

BIO:

The Apex formed in August of 2013.

They are a collective of individuals from the Ontario metal community, whom over the years have come together from past bands such as, Closed Casket Funeral, Dismata, Blood Shot Eye, The Coalition Design, and Corprophemia to form The Apex.

In a true culmination of talent, dedication, and timing, this group has created a unique hometown sound that is now being called “Windsor Ghetto Tech”. The brutal sonic assault of their music coupled with the emotional reckless abandonment of their live performance, have drawn stanch comparisons to Meshuggah and classic Dillinger Escape Plan rounded out with a distinctly Canadian flair. To add influence, vocalist Darren M. suffers from Neurogenic Stammering, which effects his speech where the brain won’t tell the mouth what to say so he’s unable to carry on a normal conversation, but for some reason he’s able to scream all the lyrics live and that is how he gets to express himself vocally with the band.

In July, 2014 they entered Shark Tank Productions studio in Windsor, Ontario to begin recording their debut self-titled full length album, “The Apex”. They hired engineer Nick Kinnish of Serafina Productions (Johnny Truent, Architects, and more) to aid them in capturing their sound accurately. In November, 2014 they completed their recording and announced the independent release date of February 21st, 2015. In 2016, the band entered Empire Recording Studios to record their next release, the EP ‘Underbelly’ set to be unleashed in August.

TOUR EXPERIENCE
This band is no stranger to hitting the pavement to support the music they love to make. In their 15+ years of experience creating music in previous bands, they’ve been support on tour for bands like: Cephalic Carnage, All Shall Perish, Despised Icon, Cryptopsy, Today Is The Day, Killitorous, Erimha and Ion Dissonance to name a few. In previous bands they’ve also shared the stage on festivals with bands like: SOD, Venom, Obituary, Cradle Of Filth, Earth Crisis, God Forbid, Skinless, Beneath The Massacre and more to crowds up to 7500+ in North America.

As their current lineup “The Apex”, they have already invested in a mid-sized tour bus and have began to book many shows and festivals across Canada for 2016.

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

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0 NEWS: Wacken Metal Battle 2015 Champions VESPERIA On ‘LIVE AT WACKEN 2015 – 26 Years Louder Than Hell’ Double CD & DVD/BluRay’

July 20, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · Vesperia

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Wacken Metal Battle 2015 Champions VESPERIA On ‘LIVE AT WACKEN 2015 – 26 Years Louder Than Hell’ Double CD & DVD/BluRay’

Out Aug 5th in Europe / Aug 26th in North America via UDR Music
‘Okkultis In Canada Tour’ Presented By PureGrainAudio.com w/ Necronomicon, Abiotic

L-R – Casey Elliott (Guitar), Morgan Rider (Vocals, Bass), Frankie Caracci (Guitar), Dylan Gowan (Drums)

Live at Wacken Open Air 2015 – Watch here.

EP Stream – The Iron Tempests – Listen here.

Music Video – The Western Tempests – Watch here.

Set to kick off their cross Canada tour on August 4th with death metal masters NECRONOMICON and Floridian tech-death metallers ABIOTIC for the ‘Okkultis In Canada Tour’ presented by PureGrainAudio.com (dates listed below). Canadian epic metal quartet VESPERIA are featured on the ‘Live At Wacken 2015 – 26 Years Louder Than Hell’ Double CD & DVD / Blu-ray being released on Aug 5th in Europe and Aug 26th in North America via UDR Music. The release captures the 2015 Wacken Metal Battle world champions performing their track ‘Iron Saga’ live at the festival. Please visit WACKEN’s UDR-Music.com page for more information.

Formats: 2 DVD/2 CD DVD Digipack

2 Blu-Ray/2 CD BR-Digipack

Standard Digital Audio (35 tracks)

Longform Video

Technical details for DVD and Blu-Ray:

NTSC/Dolby Digital 5.1/Dolby Digital 2.0/ Stereo PCM/ Region Code 0/

FSK 12/ total running time: ca. 261 minutes

Wacken 2015 – 26 Years Louder Than Hell track listing:

DVD1 / Blu-ray1:

01. JUDAS PRIEST – Painkiller

02. IN FLAMES – Paralyzed

03. IN FLAMES – Everything’s Gone

04. AMORPHIS – My Kantele

05. AMORPHIS – Magic And Mayhem

06. RUNNING WILD – Under Jolly Roger

07. RUNNING WILD – Riding The Storm

08. BEYOND THE BLACK – Rage Before The Storm

09. BEYOND THE BLACK – Songs Of Love And Death

10. ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ – Horsemen

11. ARMORED SAINT – Left Hook From Right Field

12. ANNIHILATOR – Creepin’ Again

13. ANNIHILATOR – Alison Hell

14. DEATH ANGEL – Voracious Soul

15. DEATH ANGEL – Buried Alive

16. EXUMER – Possessed By Fire

17. BURGERKILL – Under The Scars

18. SABATON – To Hell And Back

19. SABATON – Night Witches

20. DANKO JONES – The Twisting Knife

21. DANKO JONES – Full Of Regret

22. ULI JON ROTH – Dark Lady

23. ULI JON ROTH – Virgin Killer

24. THE POODLES – Night Of Passion

25. EUROPE – War Of Kings

26. EUROPE – The Second Day

DVD2 / Blu-ray2:

01. BIOHAZARD – How It Is

02. BIOHAZARD – Punishment

03. KATAKLYSM – As I Slither

04. KATAKLYSM – To Reign Again

05. CANNIBAL CORPSE – Scourge Of Iron

06. CANNIBAL CORPSE – Evisceration Plague

07. CRADLE OF FILTH – Burn In A Burial Gown

08. CRADLE OF FILTH – Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids

09. ANAAL NATHRAKH – Idol

10. SKINDRED – Kill The Power

11. SKINDRED – Proceed With Caution

12. OOMPH! – Augen auf

13. OOMPH! – Gott ist ein Popstar

14. SANTIANO – Gott muss ein Seemann sein

15. SANTIANO – Lieder der Freiheit

16. IN EXTREMO – Himmel und Hölle

17. IN EXTREMO – Feuertaufe

18. KÄRBHOLZ – Ich hör mir beim Leben zu

19. GODSIZED – Welcome To Hell

20. THE ANSWER – Raise A Little Hell

21. MY DYING BRIDE – Turn Loose The Swans

22. MANTAR – Into The Golden Abyss

23. SAVAGE MACHINE – Prisoners Of War (METAL BATTLE)

24. BLAAKYUM – Baal Adon (METAL BATTLE)

25. METAPRISM – Reload (METAL BATTLE)

26. WALKWAYS – Half The Man I Am (METAL BATTLE)

27. VESPERIA – Iron Saga (METAL BATTLE)

CD1:

01. JUDAS PRIEST – Painkiller

02. IN FLAMES – Paralyzed

03. AMORPHIS – My Kantele

04. RUNNING WILD – Under Jolly Roger

05. BEYOND THE BLACK – Rage Before The Storm

06. ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ – Horsemen

07. ARMORED SAINT – Left Hook From Right Field

08. ANNIHILATOR – Alison Hell

09. DEATH ANGEL – Buried Alive

10. EXUMER – Possessed By Fire

11. BURGERKILL – Under The Scars

12. SABATON – To Hell And Back

13. DANKO JONES – Full Of Regret

14. ULI JON ROTH – Virgin Killer

15. THE POODLES – Night Of Passion

16. EUROPE – War Of Kings

CD2:

01. BIOHAZARD – How It Is

02. KATAKLYSM – To Reign Again

03. CANNIBAL CORPSE – Evisceration Plague

04. CRADLE OF FILTH – Burn In A Burial Gown

05. ANAAL NATHRAKH – Idol

06. SKINDRED – Proceed With Caution

07. OOMPH! – Gott ist ein Popstar

08. SANTIANO – Gott muss ein Seemann sein

09. IN EXTREMO – Himmel und Hölle

10. KÄRBHOLZ – Ich hör mir beim Leben zu

11. GODSIZED – Welcome To Hell

12. THE ANSWER – Raise A Little Hell

13. MY DYING BRIDE – Turn Loose The Swans

14. MANTAR – Into The Golden Abyss

15. SAVAGE MACHINE – Prisoners Of War (METAL BATTLE)

16. BLAAKYUM – Baal Adon (METAL BATTLE)

17. METAPRISM – Reload (METAL BATTLE)

18. WALKWAYS – Half The Man I Am (METAL BATTLE)

19. VESPERIA – Iron Saga (METAL BATTLE)

VESPERIA are currently completing the recording of their new album to follow to 2015’s ‘The Iron Tempests’ EP. The album is being recorded at Blue Sound & Music Studios in Toronto, Canada with engineer/ producer Russ Mackay (Mastodon, Iron Maiden, Styx) and will feature an array of famous Canadian guest musicians with the art created by Juno award-winning artist Hugh Syme (Rush, Nevermore, Dream Theater).

VESPERIA launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise over $5,000 to record the new album giving fans many special and unique perks for their contributions, including mead made by the band’s front man Morgan Rider, drinking horns, album pre-releases, the bands stage banners and much more! For all details on contributions, please visit the following link: https://www.indiegogo.com/at/new-vesperia-album

‘Okkultis In Canada Tour’ presented by PureGrainAudio.com:
8/4 – Ottawa, ON @ Mavericks
8/5 – St. Catherines, ON @ Detour Music Hall
8/6 – Windsor, ON @ Windsor Beer Exchange
8/7 – London, ON @ Call The Office
8/9 – Sudbury, ON @ The Asylum
8/12 – Thunder Bay, ON @ Crocks
8/13 – Brandon, MA @ North Hill Inn
8/14 – Winnipeg, MA @ The Park Theatre
8/15 – Regina, SK @ The Exchange
8/16 – Lethbridge, AB @ Inferno Nightclub
8/17 – Edmonton, AB @ The Brixx
8/18 – Kelowna, BC @ Muninn’s Post
8/19 – Victoria, BC @ The V-Lounge
8/20 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
8/21 – Prince George, BC @ Generator Cabaret
8/22 – Calgary, AB @ Distortion
8/23 – Saskatoon, SK @ O’Brian’s Event Centre
8/26 – Timmins, ON @ The Working Class
*8/27 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria
* = Abiotic & Vesperia only

About:

The cloudy beginnings of VESPERIA lay etched in the gorged bodies of former musical projects among the now four-member band. Twisting, writhing and forcing their aural onslaught upon metal audiences across the globe have sincerely ensured the band’s continuity through all the harsh and arduous battles modern metal bands are bound to encounter in their tenures.

Established in 2012 by vocalist/ bassist Morgan Rider, the sound, direction and theme of the music quickly and naturally evolved into the style of fierce and heroic metal the band is now known and praised for.

Shortly after releasing their first full-length album Voyage from Vinland, VESPERIA redefined themselves and further focused their direction with the 2012 demo, The Swordsman. In 2013, the band independently funded and released their 2nd full-length album An Olden Tale, drawing the ears and attention of metal fans around the world and demonstrating their true mastery of their craft. During that same year, the band also independently funded and completed several Canadian tours to support the album.

Early 2015 saw the band enter the studio once again to record some demo material, which would become The Iron Tempests EP. During this time, the band toured Canada from coast to coast and also made an appearance at Wacken Open Air in Germany, where they won the title of 2015 International Wacken Battle Champions, a second time win for the band’s frontman, Morgan.

With their most fierce music written to date and a bounty of opportunity awaiting, VESPERIA continue to hungrily eye 2015 as the year they will make their mark upon the Earth.

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.vesperiametal.com

http://facebook.com/vesperiametal

http://twitter.com/vesperiametal

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0 NEWS: KEYCHAIN Announce North American Tour Dates; Re-birthing Nu-Metal In New Video ‘Prime Time’

July 19, 2016
by Asher
· Keychain · Music News

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KEYCHAIN Announce North American Tour Dates; Re-birthing Nu-Metal In New Video ‘Prime Time’

Powerful, inspiring, huge and moving, KEYCHAIN is pushing the boundaries of its genres to bring the world something completely breathtaking. Combining the elements of metal, alternative rock and hip hop they’re bringing back the uniqueness and authenticity into today’s modern music for a rebirth of the nu-metal genre that has been loved by many and black sheeped by some.

The band will be hitting the the road from the end of Augusts to mid-October for their first North American tour where they will be supporting California’s THE MAENSION plus promoting their debut EP ‘Breaking Out’ that is being released on August 5th. The EP is produced by award winning producer/engineer/mixer Glen Robinson who has worked with names such as The Ramones, AC/DC, GWAR, Annihilator and Voivod plus mastered by none other than Howie Weinberg (Pantera, Limp Bizkit, The Deftones, etc).

‘Prime Time’, the first banger and music video off the EP can be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK3Xfi8pC7M

Tour Dates:
*Without THE MAENSION (just KEYCHAIN + Support)

22.07.2016 – Theatre Paradoxe – Montreal, QC* – (MTL Uncovered – Art Exposition) – info

12.08.2016 – Rock Fest – Epiphanie, QC* – info

20.08.2016 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC* – info

27.08.2016 – Rock The Docks – Kahnawake, QC* – info

31.08.2016 – Neptune Lounge – Tarpon Springs, FL

01.09.2016 – Anonymus Guitars – Lauderhill, FL

02.09.2016 – Bombshell’s Tavern – Orlando, FL

03.09.2016 – The Junction At Monroe – Talahassee, FL

04.09.2016 – A&M Theatre – Panama City, FL

07.09.2016 – The Handlebar – Pensacola, FL

08.09.2016 – Green Door Music Hall – Fort Walton Beach, FL

09.09.2016 – The Plughouse – Dotham, AL

10.09.2016 – Club Famous – Atlanta, GA

11.09.2016 – Spring Water – Nashville, TN

12.09.2016 – Turn Table Bar & Grill – Bowling Green, KY

14.09.2016 – TBA – Evansville, IN

15.09.2016 – Cicero’s – St Louis, MO

16.09.2016 – Bourbon Street Rhythm & Ribs – Springfield, IL

17.09.2016 – Lizard Lounge – Whichita, KS

18.09.2016 – Aftershock – Merriam, KS

19.09.2016 – Alchemy Bar & Grill – Omaha, NE*

20.09.2016 – Gillies Bar – Kearny, NE

21.09.2016 – Monkey Barrel – Denver, CO

22.09.2016 – The Daily Grind Cafe – Pueblo, CO

23.09.2016 – Zodiac – Colorado Springs, CO

24.09.2016 – The Manfort – Durango, CO

25.09.2016 – The Metro Bar – Salt Lake City, UT

26.09.2016 – TBA – Spanish Fork, UT

28.09.2016 – LVCS – Las Vegas, NV

29.09.2016 – The Rogue Bar – Scottsdale, AZ

30.09.2016 – Jasper’s Bar and Grill – Santa Ana, CA

01.10.2016 – The Airliner – Los Angeles, CA

02.10.2016 – TBA – Valley, CA

14.10.2016 – O Patro Vys – Montreal, QC*

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

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0 NEWS: MetalNationRadio Premiere WITHOUT MERCY Guitar Playthrough ‘Worthless’

July 15, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · Without Mercy

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MetalNationRadio Premiere WITHOUT MERCY Guitar Playthrough ‘Worthless’

New EP ‘Mouichido’ Out Now!

Upcoming Show Dates:

July 23 – Vancouver, BC – SBC Restaurant – info
July 31 – Drumheller, AB – Loud As Hell Fest – info

Photo Credit: Shimon Karmel

EP stream – Bandcamp | Decibel Magazine
Music Video – Burn – NCS | Youtube

Video – Worthless – Youtube

Vancouver, BC’s WITHOUT MERCY have teamed with Metal Nation Radio for the premiere of their next guitar playthrough for their track‘Worthless’, one of four songs on the band’s new EP ‘Mouichido’, which the band recently completed a Canadian tour in support of this past June.

“The whole theme of Mouichido was about my return to my martial arts roots to help cope with the stress and B.S.” explains guitarist DJ Temple ” When it came time to shoot this video, I thought it would be rad to call up my friends from MAMBA MMA and see if they would like to be a part of it. With the way it turned out, I’m stoked as hell about it! Being able to include my friends in this sort of thing has always been a goal of mine!”

To watch the guitar playthrough for ‘Worthless’, please visit the following link on Metal Nation Radio: http://metalnationradio.ca/without-mercy-playthrough-worthless/

Previous playthrough videos:

In Waves – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjd-AxJuMx4

Burn – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iryYsosTeQ

The band’s new EP ‘Mouichido’ is a rebirth for the band as it’s a re-release of re-recorded material from their 2014 EP ‘Reborn’. ‘Mouichido’ is the Japanese word for “Repeat” or “to do one more time” and is perfectly titled for the EP to signify its re-release of previously recorded versions that now feature new vocalist Alex Friis and bass tracks recorded by Tristan Martin plus live performance being done by Ryan Loewen along with a guest appearance by vocalist Mark Hunter of Chimaira on track ‘In Waves’.

In additional news, the band will be performing at this year’s Loud As Hell Fest in Drumheller, AB on July 31st (set time 7:30pm). This year’s line up includes Unleash The Archers, Striker, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy, Divinity, West of Hell, Disciples of Power and more! For full details, please visit www.LoudAsHell.com.

1. Worthless (3:48)

2. In Waves (Ft. Mark Hunter of Chimaira) (4:06)

3. Burn (4:27)

4. Morphine (5:56)

EP Length: 18:19

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

About:

Tenacity, work ethic and originality. There’s no excuses anymore.

Vancouver-based Without Mercy certainly stays true to its name. Ruthless and menacing, these Canadian metal titans have cultivated and redefined the phrase, “Fuck Pussy Metal”.

Founded in 2004, Without Mercy has gone from strength to strength over the years. They released their first EP “All Else Fails” in 2007 completely independently and used its humble beginnings to start the catapulting of performances, internet presence and radio play. In 2009, Without Mercy went on to record their self-titled full length album using the same team that worked on records by Devin Townsend, Mudvayne, and Marilyn Manson. Without Mercy rode the attention wave of their self-titled debut, using the escalation to begin a relentless performance schedule that would lead them far from their hometown and include over 200 live performances. No stranger to tenacity, in only a few short years Without Mercy have achieved; being the only indie metal band in Western Canada to have two tracks available on Rock Band 3, being featured in Tattoo Savage Magazine, and pioneering the phrases, ‘You Smell Like A Bitch’ and ‘Fuck Pussy Metal’ – which have now become synonymous with the band.

In 2014, Without Mercy unleashed third studio release, “Reborn”. Another massive evolution for the band, Without Mercy sought to bring back the organic metal sound and combine it with a high production standard. Fast forward to 2016, some line up changes with a new vocalist and bassist, the band is ready to share with fans re-recorded material from ‘Reborn’ on their new EP ‘Mouichido’ that even features Chimaira vocalist Mark Hunter on their track ‘In Waves’. The EP is set to be unleashed on May 27th, 2016 and will be supported with a steady rotation of touring and appearances across Canada and the USA. All of course, independently.

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0 NEWS: PSYCHOSTICK Unleash Their Heaviest Video Ever! Watch ‘So. Heavy.’; Launch Patreon Video Campaign; Returning To The UK! PSYCHOSTICK ‘PsychoJellÿ Tour’ w/ Green Jellÿ

July 15, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · Psychostick

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Weird Al Yankovic, Primus, Stephen Lynch, Mr. Bungle

EPK | Press Photo

Psychostick.com | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter

Buy Links: Psychostick Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

PSYCHOSTICK Unleash Their Heaviest Video Ever! Watch ‘So. Heavy.’

Launch Patreon Video Campaign

Returning To The UK! PSYCHOSTICK ‘PsychoJellÿ Tour’ w/ Green Jellÿ

Video – ‘Bruce Campbell’ – Watch here.

Video – ‘Danger Zone’ – Watch here.

Video – ‘Obey The Beard’ – Watch here.

Psychostick’s Top 10 Uses For A Beard. Read it on Metal Hammer UK here.

Comedy rock kings PSYCHOSTICK have just unleashed ‘So. Heavy.’, their heaviest of heaviest videos ever with the most intense cookie cutter vocals to burst your ear drums!

Full details at the following link: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2994778

Video – Josh Doesn’t Understand Patreon:

To watch ‘So. Heavy.’, please visit the following link:

In additional news, PSYCHOSTICK are returning for their second UK tour and they’re bringing their friends, the legendary Green Jellÿ for the ‘PsychoJellÿ Tour’. The tour will be from September 13th to October 1st to satisfy the hunger and bring more of ‘Beer’, ‘Obey The Beard’, ‘Dogs Like Socks’, ‘Bruce Campbell’, ‘Do Want A Taco?’ among many other tracks to be performed live for the fans!

Green Jellÿ (pronounced “green jello”) started more than 30 years ago and has had over 400 band member changes, plus has sold over 2 million records to keep fans still knocking heads!

UK Dates: ‘PsychoJellÿ Tour’
Sept 13 – Southampton, UK – Engine Rooms

Sept 14 – Reading, UK – Sub 89

Sept 15 – Chester, UK – The Live Rooms

Sept 16 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City Basement

Sept 17 – Swansea, UK – The Scene

Sept 18- Bristol, UK – The Fleece

Sept 19 – Cardiff, UK – The Globe

Sept 20 – Leamington, UK – Zephyr Lounge
Sept 21 – Manchester, UK – Rebellion Bar

Sept 22 – Glasgow, UK – Classic Grand Lounge

Sept 23 – Huddersfield, UK – The Parish

Sept 24 – Milton Keynes, UK – Craufurd Arms

Sept 26 – Norwich, UK – Waterfront

Sept 27 – London, UK – Boston Music Rooms

Sept 29 – Newcastle, UK – Cluny

Sept 30 – Wolverhampton, UK – Slade Rooms

Oct 1 – Brighton, UK – Apocalypse
Other US Dates: Psychostick
July 16 – Mansfield, OH – Ink In The Clink Tattoo Festival @ Ohio State Reformatory
w/ Saliva, Drowning Pool, Flaw and more – info
Aug 13 – Pontiac, MI – Dirtfest @ Crofoot Festival Grounds
w/ Killswitch Engage, Asking Alexandria, Hatebreed, Atilla, Born of Osiris and more – info
Aug 20 – Rockford, IL – The Cherry Bowl

IV: Revenge of the Vengeance

Release Date: November 4th, 2014

Revenge of The Vengeance (0:42)
2. Obey the Beard (3:53)
3. President Rhino (2:12)
4. H-Flat (0:20)
5. So. Heavy. (4:48)
6. Dogs Like Socks (1:09)
7. Super Legit OFFICIAL Teaser #2 Explode (0:31)
8. Quack Kills (3:29)
9. Blue Screen (4:37)
10. NSFW (3:13)
11. Danger Zone (3:50)
12. New To The Neighborhood (0:53)
13. Loathe Thy Neighbor (4:57)
14. AWESOME! (3:32)
15. Choking Hazard (3:14)
16. Fight To The Death (3:18)
17. Bruce Campbell (2:40)
18. Trick or Treat (0:40)
19. Dimensional Time Portal (3:21)
20. The Power of Metal Compels You (2:04)
21. Outtakes IV: The Outtakening (3:47)

Album Length: 57:13

‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ is available on iTunes here, the band’s online store here and all major online retailers.

For more info, music and tour dates, please visit http://www.psychostick.com

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