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0 NEWS: DOUBLE EXPERIENCE To Play VooDoo RockFest This Fall! + July Ontario/ Quebec Tour Dates; Post New Weezer ‘Buddy Holly’ Cover Video

July 4, 2016
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· Double Experience · Music News

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DOUBLE EXPERIENCE To Play VooDoo RockFest This Fall! + July Ontario/ Quebec Tour Dates

Post New Weezer ‘Buddy Holly’ Cover Video

New Album ‘Unsaved Progress’ Out Now!

Album Stream – Unsaved Progress – Listen here.
Music Video ‘So Fine’ – Watch here.
Music Video ‘The Glimmer Shot’ (tribute to video game ‘Destiny’) – Watch here.

Ottawa’s nerdy rock trio DOUBLE EXPERIENCE will be joining this year’s line up for VooDoo Rockfest in Napanee, ON taking place from September 23rd to 25th. The 3 day Rockfest features many original and tribute bands that are both local and from the surrounding area. DOUBLE EXPERIENCE will be performing on September 24th alongside The Damn Truth, Metronome Jones, Amberwood, Listen Up Kid and more. Full details here.

In additional news, the band recently returned from their tour across the UK and will be hitting the road for dates in Ontario and Quebec this coming July in support of their newly released third studio album ‘Unsaved Progress’. The Canadian tour will have Pokemon-themed cocktails to Game Boy duels with their fans at the band’s merch table. (dates listed below)

And in case ya missed it… the boys recently teamed up with Exclaim! for the premiere of their video tribute doing their best Weezer impression in front of a green screen that’s blue. It’s a playful riff on the beloved Blue Album song ‘Buddy Holly’ and an impressive homage to Rivers Cuomo and the gang.

“Weezer helped nerdy or quirky rock bands like ourselves to find our voice,” says Brock Tinsley, guitarist, “they proved that rock and roll doesn’t have to act or sound a specific way. That’s the essence of our whole band.”

To watch the video, please visit the following link on Exclaim! – http://exclaim.ca/music/article/double_experience_channel_weezers_blue_album_in_their_own_buddy_holly_video

Tour Dates:

July 8 – North Bay, ON – White Water Gallery – info

July 9 – Toronto, ON – Supermarket – info

July 12 – Oshawa, ON – Moustache Club – info

July 14 – Peterborough, ON – The Spill – info
July 15 – Montreal, QC – Petit Campus – info

DOUBLE EXPERIENCE’s third studio album entitled “Unsaved Progress” was released on April 8th via their label Colfax Music. Taking the next step from their previous album – initially released exclusively on collectible trading cards, the band utilizes classic video-game inspired artwork and packaging. The album was brought to life with the help of Al Jacob and Kit Walters (HE IS LEGEND) at Warrior Sound in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Prior to the creation of “Unsaved Progress”, Double Experience were busy performing across 15 countries, playing everywhere from video game museums to tattoo conventions as well as showcases at Canadian Music Week and Indie Week Canada. Their adventures have been supported by international radio, festivals and television alike, culminating with an entire nerd-rock exposé and performance on Global TV in Canada.

Album orders are now available at the band’s merch store here. A deluxe edition of the album – boasting two unreleased songs, two acoustic remixes, merch discount codes, studio footage and a brand new trading card – is also available for the fastidious Double Experience collector.

1. So Fine (3:19)

2. AAA (3:17)

3. The Glimmer Shot (3:23)

4. See You Soon (2:57)

5. Impasse (3:44)

6. Exposure Exposure (2:54)

7. Death of Lucidity (3:17)

8. Godzilla (3:57)

9. Weakened Warriors (3:33)

Album Length: 30:24

For more info, please visit www.2xxp.com.

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0 NEWS: Calgary Metalfest Announce Full 2016 Line Up w/ Annihilator, Exciter (original line-up), Razor, Sacrifice, Toxic Holocaust, The Exalted Piledriver And More!

July 4, 2016
by Asher
· calgary metalfest · Music News

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Calgary Metalfest Announce Full 2016 Line Up
w/ Annihilator, Exciter (original line-up), Razor, Sacrifice,
Toxic Holocaust, The Exalted Piledriver And More!

Tickets On Sale here

Download Calgary MetalFest Posters here.

On Saturday, September 17th, 2016 at Flames Central, Big Nate Productions Proudly Present: A Historic Night of Canadian Metal! International touring act ANNIHILATOR will perform a blistering 75 minute set, their first show in Western Canada since 1993. Also appearing will be the recently reformed and original lineup of speed/thrash metal pioneers EXCITER, their first Western Canadian performance since 1985. The show will be opened by thrash veterans RAZOR and SACRIFICE. These bands are all hot off the heels of multiple critically acclaimed festival performances in the US, Europe and South America. Calgary’s GATEKRASHÖR will provide last call entertainment. A real collection of thrash metal pioneers, this bill has never happened anywhere in the world! Info here.

Friday, September 16th, 2016 at Dickens Pub, Portland-based TOXIC HOLOCAUST will headline their first Calgary appearance since 2011. Support by DISCIPLES OF POWER, THE ORDER OF CHAOS, FORNICATION, BLACK PESTILENCE and CONCRETE FUNERAL. Info here.

Thursday, September 15th, 2016 at Distortion sees THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER in their first ever Western Canadian performance with support from CRYSTAL MESS, SAVAGE STREETS, SICK RITUAL and ACCOSTAL. Info here.

Wednesday, September 14th Kick-off Party at The Ship and Anchor, FREE SHOW with THE CADAVOR DOG, W.M.D., IN/VERTIGO, BLACKBIRD ELECTRIC, OUTLETS BAND. Info here.

New this year, VIP packages will be offered and include sound check viewings, band meet and greets, and autograph sessions. Check out http://calgarymetalfest.com and http://bignateproductions.com for more info!

Tickets and VIP Passes on sale through and https://calgarymetalfest.com/ and at Sloth Records in Calgary.

Through its live charity auction, Calgary Metalfest has raised a total of $4000 for Make-A-Wish Southern Alberta and is shooting to sponsor an entire $10,000 Wish this year! Auction items will include autographed posters, guitars, art, festival tickets, and more.

Calgary Metalfest, in its fifth annual year, started in 2012 by Nathan “Nate Reno” Renaud after his experiences working at Monsters of Rock in 2008 and as Stage and Production Manager of Noctis Metalfest from 2008 to 2013. Nate also founded and plays bass in KYOKTYS and is a live and studio audio engineer with over forty titles and hundreds of shows to his credit. Check him out at http://bignateproductions.com

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0 NEWS: SIGNS OF CHAOS Announce Show Dates; Supporting Hatebreed In Ottawa July 13th

June 30, 2016
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· Music News · Signs of Chaos

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Montreal, QC – June 30, 2016

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SIGNS OF CHAOS Announce Show Dates; Supporting Hatebreed In Ottawa July 13th

L-R – Tom Hansen – Bass, Matt MacIvor – Guitar, Nick Bedard – Vocals, Stephane Desilets – Drums, Dave McCann – Guitar

Photo Credit: Cheryl Gunhouse at Cher’s Photography

Song Stream – Break You – Listen here.

Making ripples on their local scene with their assaulting and aggressive sound featured on their latest EP ‘Watch It Burn’, Ottawa, ON’s SIGNS OF CHAOS are proud to announce they will be local opening support along with Accursed Spawn for Hatebreed’s tour stop on July 13th at Mavericks. Full details here. The band has previously been local Ottawa support for Alestorm, Eluveitie, Insomnium, Firewind, Dark Tranquility, Beyond Creation, Exciter, Death Angel to name a few.

SIGNS OF CHAOS unleashed their brutally hard hitting EP ‘Watch It Burn’ this past April to to follow 2012’s debut album ‘Rise’ and 2009’s untitled Demo. The band features the insane riffage of Matt MacIvor and Dave McCann along with the ear stabbing vocals of Nick Bedard followed by the blasting drums of Stephane Desilets and the trademark tombstone slab of bass playing by Tom Hansen.

Upcoming Show Dates:
July 13 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks w/ Hatebreed, Accursed Spawn – info
July 23 – Gatineau, QC – Minotaure w/ Greta Knights, First Fragment, About: Blank, Fumigation – info

1. Taking You Out (3:28)

2. No Guilt (4:05)

3. All Kinds of Sick (4:37)

4. Monster (3:41)

5. Break You (5:08)

6. Watch It Burn (11:26)

EP Length: 32:28

For more info, please visit: http://www.signsofchaos.ca.

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0 NEWS: It’s ‘Prime Time’ Montreal’s KEYCHAIN Are Ready To Rebirth Nu-Metal

June 30, 2016
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· Keychain · Music News

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It’s ‘Prime Time’ Montreal’s KEYCHAIN Are Ready To Rebirth Nu-Metal

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.

In their first year alone, the independent Montreal, QC band has booked over 50 shows, an upcoming cross country North-American summer/fall tour plus will be releasing 3 music videos and 3 live acoustic videos by 2016’s end. Their upcoming debut EP ‘Breaking Out’ set for release on August 5th 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).

Teaming up with PureGrainAudio.com, KEYCHAIN reveal ‘Prime Time’, the first banger off the EP.

Vocalist JP Lachapelle comments:

It’s “Prime Time”! Your life, your choice, your rules. Cameras rolling & speakers exploding; let’s get this fucking party started. Choose your true religion & make your mark. Live free, love deep and die hard; that’s the Keychain creed. From Montreal to across the continent, this is the rebirth of NuMetal.”

To listen to ‘Prime Time’, please visit the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/montreal-quebec-s-keychain-stream-pounding-new-single-prime-time-exclusive-premiere

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

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0 NEWS: STRIKER’s ‘Too Late’ Wins Edmonton Music Award For Metal Recording Of The Year

June 29, 2016
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STRIKER’s ‘Too Late’ Wins Edmonton Music Award For Metal Recording Of The Year

New Album ‘Stand In The Fire’ Out Now

Album Stream – Stand In The Fire – Listen here.
Music Video – Too Late – Watch here.
Lyric Video – Locked In – Watch here.

Wrapping up their USA and Canadian tour last week, power new wave metallers STRIKER returned home just in time to receive their award win at this year’s Edmonton Music Awards for Metal Recording of The Year for their track ‘Too Late’ from their latest album ‘Stand In The Fire’ released this past February.

“Huge thanks to Edmonton Music community, as well as everyone that has helped us out over the years including the AFA, Edmonton Arts Council, FACTOR, and many others! We hope this award can bring some awareness to all the other great bands coming out of Edmonton these days as well.” comments guitarist Tim Brown.

STRIKER were nominated alongside the following Edmonton bands listed below for Metal Recording of The Year.

Face First – Killing Me

Monarch Sky – Hell’s A Little Closer

Striker – Too Late

The Order of Chaos – Apocalypse Moon

Vanity Red – Kingdom Come

In additional news, STRIKER are nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award for ‘Metal/Hard Rock Artist of The Year’ alongside KEN mode (MB), Shooting Guns (SK), Third Ion (SK), Van Halst (AB). The awards will be held in Regina, SK on October 13th. For more info, please visit the following link here.

Upcoming Show Dates:

July 30 – Loud As Hell Fest – Drumheller, AB – info

About the album:

‘Stand In The Fire’ is STRIKER‘s most uncompromising record to date. A record packed with incredible riffs and colossal anthems, all laced together with epic harmonies. Inspired by legendary bands like Iron Maiden, Striker wears their hearts firmly on their battle jackets, soaking up the power and influence of classic rock and metal.

The band; Dan Clearly (vocals) Tim Brown (lead/rhythm guitars) William Wallace (bass) Adam Brown (drums) recorded the album themselves with the help of Randy Black (who filled in on drums while Adam was away…) and mixing genius Frederik Nordstrom (Bring Me The Horizon, In Flames, Opeth) giving them not only the time and space needed but the freedom to set up the release direct to fans worldwide.

‘Stand in The Fire’ available on limited edition orange vinyls at Striker-Metal.com plus digitally on iTunes, CD Baby.

To hear a full stream of the album, please visit the following link here.

Track Listing ‘Stand In The Fire’:

1. Phoenix Lights (3:38)

2. Out For Blood (3:51)

3. Too Late (4:52)

4. Stand In the Fire (3:39)

5. The Iron Never Lies (4:06)

6. Escape From Shred City (2:53)

7. Outlaw (4:35)

8. Locked In (3:45)

9. United (4:06)

10. Better Times (3:37)

11. One Life (4:17)

Album Length: 43:23

About Striker:

STRIKER formed in Edmonton, Canada in 2007 and they were signed to German label Iron Kodex off the strength of their first demo. They made two albums with the label and recorded 2nd album Armed To The Teeth with acclaimed producer Michael Wagener (Ozzy, Skid Row, Metallica). They played shows with Metallica in Canada and hit the road for what eventually became a full world tour with shows across Europe and Japan. They used their time in Europe to work with Frederik Nordstrom and were snapped up by Napalm Records in 2012 for the release of the acclaimed album City Of Gold.

For more info: www.Striker-Metal.com.

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0 Test Your Metal Records & PureGrainAudio Presents RAPHEUMETS WELL ‘Exiled To Annihilation Tour’

June 29, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · Rapheumets Well

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Test Your Metal Records & PureGrainAudio Presents RAPHEUMETS WELL ‘Exiled To Annihilation Tour’

New Album ‘Exiled’ Out Now!

Hickory, NC based sci-fi metal contingent RAPHEUMETS WELL will be hitting the road this July for the ‘Exiled To Annihilation Tour’ presented by Test Your Metal Records and PureGrainAudio.com with progressive black metallers Greensville, SC’s Enthean. The tour will kick off in Tampa, FL on July 9th and wrap up in Toronto, ON on July 20th and will be in support of the band’s latest album ‘The Exile’ released via Test Your Metal Records this past March. (dates listed below)

To listen to the full album stream of ‘The Exile’, please visit the following link:

Bandcamp – https://rapheumetswelltym.bandcamp.com

Album available on CD here and digital here.

Music Video – The Crucible – Watch here.

Exiled To Annihilation Tour:
July 9 – Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug

July 11 – Spartanburg, SC @ GroundZero

July 13 – Richmond, VA @ 25 Watt

July 17 – Rochester, NY @ Flour City Station

July 18 – Montreal, QC @ Pirahna Bar

July 20 – Toronto, ON @ The 300 Club

About:

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

Formed in 2008, 2011 and 2012 saw their first two demos followed by their first self release full length ‘Dimensions’ unleashed in 2014 that progressively told a larger story portrayed in a complex saga of Atai (ancient architects) who aid in the propagation of sentient life throughout the multi-verse.

From the birth of organic matter to great wars that tear the fabric of space/time, the story of RAPHEUMETS WELL‘s music serves to immerse you into a world of oddities, which is now continued in the band’s sophomore release ‘The Exile’ which debuted March 18th, 2016.

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

1. Resurrecting The Blood Gate (4:44)
2. The Blight of Sotath Shal (3:53)
3. The Epic of Darmak (4:59)
4. Crucible of Titans (4:14)
5. Resurgence (6:07)
6. Witch of Dark Spire (5:17)
7. The Exile (6:13)
8. Planetary Cenotaph (5:05)
Album Length: 40:37

For more info, please visit http://www.rapheumetswell.org/

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0 NEWS: WITHOUT MERCY Update Tour Blog On Cross Canada Adventures

June 29, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · Without Mercy

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WITHOUT MERCY Update Tour Blog On Cross Canada Adventures

New Guitar Playthrough For ‘In Waves’ ft. Mark Hunter (Chimaira)

New EP ‘Mouichido’ Out Now!

Photo Credit: Shimon Karmel

Currently on Canadian tour in support of their new EP ‘Mouichido’, Vancouver, BC’s WITHOUT MERCY have updated theor tour blog with their most recent adventures across the country to share with fans.

“So it’s proven more difficult that I expected to keep up with all the blog posts after this many shows in a row. So here it goes at a recap!”
The Last Few – http://www.withoutmercyband.com/the-last-few/

Oshawa – http://www.withoutmercyband.com/oshawa/

Sudbury – http://www.withoutmercyband.com/sudbury/

Remaining Tour Dates:
June 29: Regina – The Exchange – info
June 30: Medicine Hat – Oly’s Ale House – info

In additional news, the band teamed up with SkullsnBones.com for their next guitar playthrough for their track ‘In Waves’ that features vocals from Mark Hunter of Chimaira.

“Crazy things happen when your buddy runs a butcher shop and has an open mind. We shot this video as a playthrough ,but with a different spin on the concept. There was so much blood and flesh, I almost went vegan. Almost.” comments guitarist DJ Temple.

To watch the video, please visit the following link: http://skullsnbones.com/without-mercy-exclusive-premiere-of-guitar-playthrough-for-in-waves/

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’.

A full stream of ‘Mouichido’ can be heard at the following links below:
Bandcamp
Decibel Magazine

Music Video – Burn – NCS | Youtube

Video – Worthless – Youtube

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 Aug 5th – Edmonton Metal Community Comes Together To Remember and Raise Funds For Michelle Robinson Memorial Concert

June 28, 2016
by Asher
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Montreal, QC – June 28, 2016

Edmonton Metal Community Comes Together To Remember
and Raise Funds For Michelle Robinson Memorial Concert

August 5th @ Rendezvous w/ Quietus, Kryosphere (one night only reunion), Display of Decay

Michelle Robinson was a fan of the Edmonton metal scene, supporting many local bands over the years and bringing a smile to all those she touched. Suffering from kidney failure, living on and off dialysis to finally receiving a kidney transplant that allowed her to live for nearly 20 years because someone gave her the gift of life, she helped motivate a community to stay strong. Unfortunately her battle came to end this year on June 2nd and now her friends, family and fans want to encourage the public on the importance of organ donation.

On August 5th at Rendezvous, some of Michelle’s favourite Edmonton metal bands will be getting on stage to raise awareness about organ donation and signing you donor cards. Whether you knew her or not, this will be a show you will not want to miss as Quietus and Display of Decay will be playing alongside the reunion of Kryosphere for an evening to celebrate her life and influence on the extreme music community.

The memorial show will also aid in raising funds to publish 100 copies of a book Michelle had written about her life and the struggles of her kidney issues. The book features her personal thoughts along with images to give a true insight of what is was like to live in her shoes from moments of suffering to moments of strength and overall…the life she celebrated with friends and family.

Michelle Robinson Memorial Show & Celebration

Date: August 5th

Venue: Rendezvous, 10108 149st

Door at 9pm

Show at 10pm

Bands: Quietus, Kryosphere (one night only), Display of Decay

Cost: $10

Proceeds from the bands and the door will be donated to Michelle’s book.

Plus those who sign their organ donor card at the door (or show they already did) and you can get a discount as well!

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/288189991527610/

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0 NEWS: Alberta’s LOUD AS HELL 2016 Line-Up w/ Unleash The Archers, Striker, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy and more!

June 28, 2016
by Asher
· Loud As Hell Festival · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 28, 2016

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Alberta’s Loud As Hell Announce 2016 Line-Up
w/ Unleash The Archers, Striker, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy,
West of Hell, Divinity, Without Mercy, All Else Fails and more!

#LAHV2016

Semchuk Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Metal Nation Radio, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations are proud to announce the return of this year’s 2016 Loud As Hell Heavy Metal Festival V in Drumheller, Alberta at the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds.

Moving into its fifth consecutive year Loud As Hell Heavy Metal Festival promises to be bigger and better than last year with three full days of face melting metal from July 29th – August 1st in the heart of the Alberta badlands to showcase some of the country’s most talented bands with this year’s lineup that includes Unleash The Archers, Striker, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy, Divinity, West of Hell, Disciples of Power and more! (full list below).

Being one of the biggest metal shows in Western Canada with onsite camping, vendors, tattoo artists, suspension demos, guitar and drum clinics, models and everything else that the big guy probably doesn’t approve of… Yes it’s Loud As Hell! So bring your earplugs and get ready for over 30 bands playing over 3 days. The festival has hosted artists such as Kill Devil Hill, Three Inches of Blood, Protest the Hero, Kenmode. Organizers are excited to bring even more Canadian Metal to Western Canada!

Loud As Hell Fest info:

Friday, July 29 – Sunday, August 1.

Tickets on sale via www.loudashell.com

Tickets on sale now – Weekend Pass $100.000
**All ages event – Licensed event**

For more info, please visit these links:

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Video Links:

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Line Up and Set Times:

Friday, July 29

West of Hell – 11:30pm
Divinity – 10pm
The Order Of Chaos – 9pm
Leave The Living – 8pm
Dahlmers Realm – 7pm

Saturday, July 30

Into Eternity – 11pm
Striker – 9:30pm
All Else Fails – 8:30pm
VX36 – 7:30pm
Xul – 6:30pm
Revenger – 5:30pm
Quietus – 4:30pm
Stab.Twist.Pull – 3:30pm
Odinfist – 2:30pm
Sentient – 1:30pm
Thrashadactyl – 12:30pm
False Flag – 11:30am
Black Friday – 10:30am

Sun July 31

Unleash The Archers – 11pm
Ninjaspy – 9:30pm
Disciples Of Power – 8:30pm
Without Mercy – 7:30pm
Planet Eater – 6:30pm
Third Ion – 5:30pm
Expain – 4:30pm
Display Of Decay – 3:30pm
The Avulsion – 2:30pm
W.M.D. – 1:30pm
Slaughterhauser – 12:30pm
Junkies Rush – 11:30am
Maimed Wolf – 10:30am

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Loud As Hell Metal Festival in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada is celebrating year 5 in 2016!. As always the festival takes place over August long weekend from July 29-Aug 1. We’ve got our best lineup yet, ready to melt your face and kick off our biggest festival to date. Featuring over 30 of the top Canadian metal bands you won’t want to miss any of it. We can’t forget about our freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors and dinosaurs! Stay tuned to this site for all the details to come!

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0 NEWS: LIKE ANIMALS Announce Eastern Canadian Tour Dates

June 28, 2016
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Montreal, QC – June 28, 2016

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LIKE ANIMALS Announce Eastern Canadian Tour Dates

New EP ‘Feral’ Out Now!

L – R – Will Tennant – Drums/Backing Vocals, Jamie Haffenden – Guitar/Lead Vocals, Myke Caouette- Bass/Backing Vocals

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Orillia, ON’s deviant melodic math metallers LIKE ANIMALS are hitting the road this summer for dates across Eastern Canada in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario. The tour will be in support of their new EP ‘Feral’ released at the beginning of January 2016 to follow their previous animal-themed EPs ‘Sweet Whispers, Plagued Ears’, ‘The Undertoad’ and ‘The Wild’.

“Normally we head out on our own but this time we’re heading out with our crazy friends in ( U ) the band from Guelph. We both share a distinct spastic-punk blend of sound which will be sure to get the pit cookin! See you there and bring your energy!!” comments voclaist / guitarist Myke Caouette

July 30th & 31st – East Coast Awakening Festival – Keswick, NB

Aug 5 – Ottawa, ON – Ask-A-Punk

Aug 6 – Sorel, QC – Pub O’Callaghan

Aug 7 – Sussex, NB – Gus G’s

Aug 9 – Moncton, NB – Plan B Lounge

Aug 11 – New Glasgow, NS – The Commune

Aug 12 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub

Aug 13 – Quebec City, QC – Le Sous-Sol Du Cercle

About:

Like Animals are breaking free of the constricting chains of modern music and are busy creating their own uninhibited style of spastic-math-metal graced with emotionally-charged vocals. Like a wild animal each member maintains a sense of chaos through their arpeggio guitar and bass sections, unorthodox drums peppered with dynamic changes, and finally tempered by the wavering vocals soaring just slightly above the instrumentals both in tone and feeling. The beasts within the band each perform vocal duties a sound akin to a coyote-esque choir featuring Jamie Haffenden on guitar and lead vocals, Will Tennant on drums, Myke Caouette on bass.

Their name is synonymous with their song-writing and attitude, where they are part of a pack, but still remain hungry and solitary, like a stray animal. Their 400-show track record over the years reveals their dedication to their craft having shared the stage with such bands as Fuck The Facts, Dog Fashion Disco, Adrenechrome, Downtown Brown, Scale The Summit, Polkadot Cadaver, Teethmarks and many more.

With four animal-themed EPs in tow (‘Sweet Whispers, Plagued Ears, The Undertoad, The Wild) and their new release called ‘Feral’ unleashed on January 22nd, 2016, the band is constantly working to create a continuously more mature and higher caliber sound. The group hunts and writes as a unit by drafting and evolving each song with each giving their own input.

Lyrics contend with themes such as: self-doubt, lack of self-worth, depression, anxiety, and the like. Like Animals continue to push the boundaries of the several genres which they base their experimental music on while committing to the best music they can produce.