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0 NEWS: NECRONOMICON Announce USA/CAN Tour w/ Marduk, Rotting Christ, Carach Angren

May 5, 2016
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· Music News · Necronomicon

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NECRONOMICON Announce USA/CAN Tour w/ Marduk, Rotting Christ, Carach Angren

New Album ‘Advent of The Human God’ via Season of Mist

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Music Video – Crown of Thorns – Watch here.

Unleashing their new album ‘Advent of The Human God’ this past March via Season of Mist, Canadian death metal masters NECRONOMICON will be hitting the road for a USA/CAN tour with Swedish black metallersMARDUK plus label mates Greece’s extreme metal titans ROTTING CHRISTand Dutch symphonic black metal trio CARACH ANGREN. The tour will kick off in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on September 2nd and end in Austin, TX on September 25th.

NECRONOMICON‘s Rob The Witch comments:

”We are really happy to be part of what we think is the most powerful and dark tour we have seen these last years , we are not expecting less than an amazing support from fans as always. Be ready, the storm is coming.”

To listen to the full stream of ‘Advent of The Human God’, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLArAJlC1y55_sXr0kj-1FIxK4_kEYJ06c

Album order available at http://smarturl.it/NecronomShop

Tour Dates:

09/02/16 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room

09/03/16 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum

09/04/16 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade

09/05/16 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage

09/06/16 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre

09/07/16 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall

09/08/16 – Montreal, QC – L’Astral

09/09/16 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House

09/10/16 – Columbus, OH – Al Rosa Villa

09/11/16 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s

09/12/16 – Minneapolis, MN – Triple Rock

09/13/16 – Kansas City, MO – The Riot Room

09/14/16 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre

09/16/16 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre

09/17/16 – Seattle, WA – Studio Seven

09/18/16 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom

09/19/16 – Oakland, CA – Metro Opera House

09/20/16 – Las Vegas, NV – LVCS

09/21/16 – Los Angeles, CA – Regent Theater

09/22/16 – Phoenix, AZ – Joe’s Grotto

09/23/16 – El Paso, TX – Mesa Music Hall

09/24/16 – Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Bar & Grill

09/25/16 – Austin, TX – Dirty Dog Bar

09/26/16 – New Orleans, LA – Siberi

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Necronomicon (solo tour dates)

9/29 – Raleigh, NC @ Slims

9/30 – Chesapeake, VA @ Riffhouse Pub

About:
NECRNOMICON have a well-earned reputation for quality by releasing material only when ready and satisfied with the outcome ever since their demo entitled “Morbid Ritual” (1992) firmly established their name within the underground. “The Silver Key” EP (1996) led to mainstream recognition on a national level, but their debut album “Pharaoh Of Gods” (1999) and the sophomore “The Sacred Medicines” (2003) did even more to establish the band as a household name in Canada. “Return Of The Witch” (2010) marked the international break-through forNECRONOMICON, and saw them performing at prestigious festivals such as Inferno (Norway), Ragnarok (Germany), and the Barge To Hell metal cruise among others, while sharing stages with acts such as CRADLE OF FILTH, DIMMU BORGIR, BEHEMOTH, and MORBID ANGEL, to name but a few. Their steady advance around the globe grew considerably in impact by their next full-length “Rise Of The Elder Ones” (2013). Now NECRONOMICON are more than ready for the next step with ‘Advent Of The Human God’, their latest brutal assaulting soundtrack now available via Season of Mist for Europe as of March 18th and North America as of March 25th.

Delivering a lethal dose of symphonic, blackened death at a new height in their long lasting career, which began as early as 1988 with the founding of the band by guitarist and singer Rob “The Witch” in the deep northern part of Quebec, Canada known as the “Fjord of Saguenay”

The Canadian veterans keep their tracks on ‘Advent Of The Human God’ as gloriously epic as furiously massive and harsh. Songs like “The Golden Gods”, “Unification Of The Four Pillars”, “Crown Of Thorns” and “I Bringer Of Light” tell of experienced songwriting and an eclectic wide range of influences that flow into the sound of NECRONOMICON. Nodding to DIMMU BORGIR and BEHEMOTH to DEICIDE and SUFFOCATION, these extreme metal addicts carve their own sound out of the much cherished ingredients of brutal dark music.

1. The Descent (1:18)

2. Advent of The Human God (5:27)

3. The Golden Gods (4:13)

4. Okkultis Trinity (2:27)

5. Unification of The Four Pillars (3:27)

6. Crown of Thorns (4:30)

7. The Fjord (4:39)

8. Gaia (2:43)

9. I (Bringer Of Light) (4:04)

10. Innocence And Wrath (Celtic Frost Cover) (1:08)

11. Alchemy Of The Avatar (5:14)

Album Length: 39:16

Line-up:
Rob “The Witch”: Vocals, Guitar
Mars: Bass
Rick: Drums

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0 NEWS: OUT NOW! Swiss Black Metal ENOID (Satanath Records) New Album ‘Exilé Aux Confins Des Tourments’

May 5, 2016
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· Enoid (Satanath Records) · Music News

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OUT NOW! Swiss Black Metal ENOID (Satanath Records) New Album ‘Exilé Aux Confins Des Tourments’

Attacking with an onslaught of crushing hyper-speed with straight-ahead black metal brutality sure to impress and amaze die-hard fans of the best of the classic Norwegian scene. Swiss one man black metal band, ENOID’s new album ‘Exilé Aux Confins Des Tourments’ is now available as of May 5th via co-release on Satanath Records (Russia) and Black Plague Records (USA). The album is ENOID‘s seventh release marking the 20th anniversary since establishing in 1996. All instruments and the mix of the album were done by Bornyhake (Borgne, Kawir, Manii, Triumfall, Pure…) along with cover art done by Maxime Taccardi.

To get your copy of the album and hear a full stream, please visit the following links:

Bandcamp: https://satanath.bandcamp.com/album/sat146-enoid-exil-aux-confins-des-tourments-2016
Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/release/8478760

1. Je t’arracherai les cieux (5:54) [Youtube]
2. Ces cicatrices dans mon âme (5:29) [Youtube]
3. Mangez ma chair, prenez ma douleur (4:31) [ToMetal]
4. La croix de mon existence (3:46)
5. Nouveau cycle destructeur (4:07)
6. Sourire éternel sur mes lèvres (4:10)
7. La lumière disparaît (5:47)
8. Ode à la haine (8:48) [Youtube]

Length – 42:35

Line-up:

Bornyhake – all instruments and vocals

For more info, please visit: http://satanath.com/news/item/enoid.

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0 NEWS: Out Now! SCYTHIA Full Album Stream of Their Next Epic Tale ‘Lineage’

May 4, 2016
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· Music News · Scythia

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Out Now! SCYTHIA Full Album Stream of Their Next Epic Tale ‘Lineage’

SCYTHIA Canadian Dates:
May 4 – Calgary, AB @ Dicken’s Pub – Official Album Release Party w/ Thunderstone and Viathyn
May 6 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater w/ Thunderstone, Titans Eve, Terrifier and Mournir
May 7 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room – Shredmonton Festival w/ Dying Fetus, Goatwhore,
Acacia Strain, Black Crown Initiate, Thunderstone
Aug 19 – Edmonton, AB @ DV8
Aug 25-28 – Valemount, BC – Metalocalypstick Festival

Canadian progressive power metal band SCYTHIA are proud unleash their next epic tale and fourth independent full-length album, ‘Lineage’ out now as of May 4th. ‘Lineage’ is self produced by SCYTHIA and features engineering from Nino Laurenne (Firewind, Finntroll, Wintersun, Ensiferum) and Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Powerwolf) plus 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.

To hear the full album stream for ‘Lineage’, please visit the following link:

Album order for Lineage is available now via the band’s Bandcamp page.

‘Lineage’ is the follow up the band’s 2014 album ‘…Of Conquest’, which saw the quartet’s lead single and music video ‘Bear Claw Tavern’, first featured via GuitarWorld.com instantly hit the web like wildfire. The video – described as a truly uproarious three-minute scorcher featuring SCYTHIA rocking out in a medieval tavern filled with hooligans and mysterious characters – garnered over 50,000 views in less than a few days, inciting io9 to dub it “20 times better than The Hobbit”.

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: Montreal Prog Metal FRACTAL CYPHER Unleash Debut Track ‘Prison Planet’ via Prog-Sphere.com

May 4, 2016
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· Fractal Cypher · Music News

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Montreal Prog Metal FRACTAL CYPHER Unleash Debut Track ‘Prison Planet’ via Prog-Sphere.com

Reveal Album Artwork and Track Listing For ‘The Human Paradox’

FRACTAL CYPHER exists to captivate audiences with progressive instrumentals that cut through the mesmerizing vocals yet somehow evolving; each listen provides a new perspective. Straight out of the heart of Canada’s metal scene, these Montreal metallers constantly shift their compositions with seamless transitions and theatrical interludes to keep audiences on their toes. Since 2014, ex-Far From Reality members Simon Lavoie (vocals), Ludovick Daoust (keyboard), and Vincent Bruneau (guitar) have dedicated themselves to FRACTAL CYPHER.

The powerful quintet is just as versatile in their music as they are in their musical interests, darting between djent, death metal, and classic rock. Each song acts of their own volition almost taking control of the members and shaping a personality and energy not unlike a living entity. Ludovick is at the helm of songwriting, calculating and unlocking each melody and becoming the voice for each piece. Their debut album set for release later this year is produced by Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist, Beyond Creation, Neuraxis) will be comprised of 9 songs, each hand picked and strategically chosen to best represent the living, breathing entity that is FRACTAL CYPHER.

Teaming up with Prog-Sphere.com, FRACTAL CYPHER are giving fans a taste of what’s to come with the premiere of their debut track ‘Prison Planet’, which can be heard at the following link: http://www.prog-sphere.com/news/exclusive-hear-new-fractal-cyphers-single-prison-planet/

“‘Prison Planet’ is the first song we wrote when we started the band. Definitely the most straight forward song of the album, with catchy melodies and a conventional structure. I’d say Prison Planet is a good blend of what people can expect from the rest of the album. Catchy choruses, heavy riffs, good solos and great melodies. We tried to reach both the progressive and mainstream audience with this song, which offer just enough of technicity and complexity. you just can’t help to bang your head on this one !” comments guitarist Vincent Bruneau.

1. Lost (8:23)
2. Endless Circle (6:26)
3. Shining A While (8:04)
4. Prison Planet (5:27)
5. Imminent Extinction (6:28)
6. Final Abode (8:32)
7. Awakening (6:21)
8. Idle Words (7:52)
9. The Ghost Of Myself (7:24)

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0 NEWS: Vancouver’s WITHOUT MERCY Premiere New Music Video ‘Burn’ via NoCleanSinging; New EP ‘Mouichido’ May 27th ft. guest appearance by Mark Hunter of Chimaira

May 3, 2016
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WITHOUT MERCY Premiere New Music Video ‘Burn’ via NoCleanSinging

New EP ‘Mouichido’ Out May 27th

Upcoming Show Dates:

May 27 – Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC – info (CD Release Show)

Jul 23 – SBC Restaurant – Vancouver, BC

Photo Credit: Shimon Karmel

Vancouver, BC’s WITHOUT MERCY have teamed up withNoCleanSinging.com to welcome their fans to the depths of hell with the premiere of their new music video ‘Burn’, which is in support of their upcoming EP‘Mouichido’ set for release on May 27th. Album pre-order at the following link here.

“On the surface, ‘Burn’ shows a decent into hell. The imagery and content seems to follow the rhetoric of a burning and painful afterlife. In reality, ‘Burn’ is actually about the decent into madness. Your own personal hell while you battle your inner demons and face your own addictions. Listeners of this song can hear references to famous depictions of damnation from other literary worlds and even a very famous video game.” comments guitarist DJ Temple.

burn

To watch ‘Burn’, please visit the following link: http://www.nocleansinging.com/2016/05/03/an-ncs-video-premiere-without-mercy-burn/

Their forthcoming EP ‘Mouichido’ is a rebirth for the band as it’s a re-release of re-recorded material from their 2014 EP ‘Reborn’. ‘Mouichido’, the Japanese word for “Repeat” or “to do one more time” 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 Chimairaon track ‘In Waves’.

1. Worthless (3:48) [Youtube]

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: Calgary Metalfest Announce Headliners ANNIHILATOR, EXCITER (original line-up), RAZOR, SACRIFICE

May 2, 2016
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· calgary metalfest · Music News

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Calgary Metalfest Announce Headliners ANNIHILATOR, EXCITER (original line-up), RAZOR, SACRIFICE

Big Nate Productions and Hubb Music Proudly Present Calgary Metalfest V! A Historic Night of Canadian Metal!

On September 17th, 2016 at Flames Central, 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.

Club shows will be held at The Ship and Anchor Pub, Distortion – Live Music Venue, and Dickens Pub, September 14th through 16th. All shows 18+. Full lineups and more to be announced!

Tickets and VIP Passes for September 17th will go on sale Friday May 6th at noon MST through http://getqd.com/calgarymetalfest and Sloth Records in Calgary. More info as it becomes available at http://calgarymetalfest.com and http://bignateproductions.com

Calgary Metalfest, in its fifth annual year, was started in 2012 by festival organizer Nate Reno after his experiences working with Monsters of Rock (2008) and Noctis Metalfest (2008-2013).

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0 NEWS: SCYTHIA Premiere New Track ‘Laugh of The Tsar’ via Beatroute; New Album ‘Lineage’ Out May 4th

May 2, 2016
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SCYTHIA Premiere New Track ‘Laugh of The Tsar’ via Beatroute

New Album ‘Lineage’ Out May 4th

Canadian progressive power metal band SCYTHIA has teamed up with Beatroute for the premiere of their second single ‘Laugh of The Tsar’, one of eight new tracks from their fourth independent full-length album, ‘Lineage’, set to release on May 4, 2016.

“’Laugh of The Tsar’ was written 8 years ago and on Lineage we FINALLY give life to this surreal whirlwind of a symphonic metal track. From beginning to end, the song charges ahead with a fast-tempo onslaught of melodic death metal against an orchestral backdrop with only a brief respite in the middle to showcase Scythia’s ability to weave beautiful slavic-style folk music.” comments vocalist / guitarist Dave Khan.

To listen to ‘Laugh of The Tsar’, please visit the following link: http://beatroute.ca/2016/05/02/track-premiere-scythia-laugh-of-the-tsar/

‘Lineage’ is the follow up to 2014’s ‘…Of Conquest’, which saw the quartet’s lead single and music video ‘Bear Claw Tavern’, first featured via GuitarWorld.com instantly hit the web like wildfire. The video – described as a truly uproarious three-minute scorcher featuring SCYTHIA rocking out in a medieval tavern filled with hooligans and mysterious characters – garnered over 50,000 views in less than a few days, inciting io9 to dub it “20 times better than The Hobbit”.

‘Lineage’ is self produced by SCYTHIA and features engineering from Nino Laurenne (Firewind, Finntroll, Wintersun, Ensiferum) and Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Powerwolf) plus 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.

Pre-orders for Lineage are available now via the band’s Bandcamp page.

1. Eternal Oath (3:37)
2. Laugh of the Tsar (5:41)
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.

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0 NEWS: VINYL HERO Posts New Music Video ‘Keith Richards’, A Tribute Track To The Rock Legend; New EP ‘Seven Days On A Train’ Out May 6th

May 2, 2016
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VINYL HERO Posts New Music Video ‘Keith Richards’, A Tribute Track To The Rock Legend

New EP ‘Seven Days On A Train’ Out May 6th

Every band has a rock legend that truly influences them as musicians and thus adding to their creative process in song writing. One such rock n roll god that the world needs no introduction, Keith Richards has inspired Montreal rock saviorsVINYL HERO to release a new music video for the tribute track named after him, which is also available for FREE download here. The band’s upcoming EP ‘Seven Days On A Train’ is due out on May 6th.

Vocalist Ray Howard comments: “Nobody ever paid tribute to one of, if not, the true king of rock n roll. We wanted to tell that story!”

To watch ‘Keith Richards’, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d5bC7OhbPI

1. Keith Richards (3:21) [Free Download]

2. Green Ambitions (3:54)

3. Playing God (3:19)

4. Count My Blessings (3:39)

5. Real TV (3:53)

EP Length: 18:08

About:
Vinyl Hero seamlessly blend funk, jazz, and country to produce catchy alternative rock revolving around heartfelt lyrics and vintage tones. The band refused to produce cut and paste rock n’ roll and rely on the talents of Ray Howard to lead the charge as their lead vocalist and guitarist. Costa Siarlis is another founding member who drives the undeniably jazzy bass lines and subtle backing vocals. 2016 marks the tenth anniversary for the Montreal locals, in 2013 they released ‘The 13’, which was around the same time that they gained two new members, Rami Barbir on guitars and the Belgian giant Tibz on drums.

The entire band works as a tireless, well-oiled machine collaborating to write blues inspired tunes with rock sensibility. Musically, they want to pay homage to their influences, which includes Queens Of the Stone Age, Stone Temple Pilots, and even fellow Canadians Big Wreck.

Composition of each tune revolves around environmental factors that impact band members and inspires them to capture that thought as if imprinting it onto a record. Vinyl Hero almost always place the music before the lyrics and maintain that the instrumentals are the key to connecting with fans and the first lasting impression from the band’s music. They are releasing a brand new EP ‘Seven Days On A Train’ on May 6, 2016.

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0 NEWS: Swiss Black Metal ENOID (Satanath Records) Streaming ‘Mangez Ma Chair, Prenez Ma Douleur’ via ToMetal.com

May 2, 2016
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· Enoid (Satanath Records) · Music News

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Swiss Black Metal ENOID (Satanath Records) Streaming ‘Mangez Ma Chair, Prenez Ma Douleur’ via ToMetal.com

New Album ‘Exilé Aux Confins Des Tourments’ Out May 5th

Attacking with an onslaught of crushing hyper-speed with straight-ahead black metal brutality sure to impress and amaze die-hard fans of the best of the classic Norwegian scene. Swiss one man black metal band, ENOID is streaming their fourth single ‘Mangez Ma Chair, Prenez Ma Douleur‘ via ToMetal.com, which is one of eight tracks from the upcoming album ‘Exilé Aux Confins Des Tourments’ set for co-release via Satanath Records (Russia) and Black Plague Records (USA) on May 5, 2016. The album is ENOID‘s seventh release marking the 20th anniversary since establishing in 1996. All instruments and the mix of the album were done by Bornyhake (Borgne, Kawir, Manii, Triumfall, Pure…) along with cover art done by Maxime Taccardi.

‘Mangez Ma Chair, Prenez Ma Douleur‘ – http://tometal.com/song-premiere-enoid-mangez-ma-chair-prenez-ma-douleur/

1. Je t’arracherai les cieux (5:54) [Youtube]
2. Ces cicatrices dans mon âme (5:29) [Youtube]
3. Mangez ma chair, prenez ma douleur (4:31)
4. La croix de mon existence (3:46)
5. Nouveau cycle destructeur (4:07)
6. Sourire éternel sur mes lèvres (4:10)
7. La lumière disparaît (5:47)
8. Ode à la haine (8:48) [Youtube]

Length – 42:35

Line-up:

Bornyhake – all instruments and vocals

For more info, please visit: http://satanath.com/news/item/enoid.

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0 NEWS: HOPELESS YOUTH On Cross Canada Tour Now! Streaming New EP ‘Devil, Walk With Me’ (Rainville Records)

May 2, 2016
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HOPELESS YOUTH On Cross Canada Tour Now! Streaming New EP ‘Devil, Walk With Me’ (Rainville Records)

Montreal, QC’s chaotic hardcore force HOPELESS YOUTH are hitting the road across Canada in support of their latest EP ‘Devil, Walk With Me’ released on April 15th via their indie label Rainville Records for physical CD plus digitally via Pluto Records to follow their 2014 debut album ‘Disgust’ released on Candlelight Records.

“We’re stoked to be hitting the road across Canada, in support of the new EP. Excited to see familiar faces and hopefully new ones. We’ll have a silk screen version of the record, available on this tour only, limited to 5 copies per show. ” comments the band.

To hear the full stream of ‘Devil, Walk With Me’, please visit the following link: http://rainvillerecords.bandcamp.com/album/devil-walk-with-me

The band will be performing the following cities:

May 2 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Handsome Daughter

May 3 – Regina, Saskatchewan – The Club

May 4 – Calgary, Alberta – Trvp House

May 6 – Vancouver, British Columbia – The Matador
May 8 – Edmonton, Alberta – Local Omnivore

1 – The Garden (3:31)

2 – Devil, Walk With Me (2:41)

3 – Moon Child (4:34)

4 – Light Bearer (1:51)

5 – The Price To Pay (4:46)

EP Length: 17:15

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

About:
What started in the summer of 2012 has managed to grow into a blend of chaotic and dissonant hardcore. Hopeless Youth takes influence of everything from thrash metal, crust punk to even black metal and doom. They manage to keep it rough and in your face, while having you sing along at the same time. The four piece from Montreal, QC manages to make every show as loud, unpredictable, and entertaining as a train wreck. Not to say they fall apart on stage, but rather put themselves in a position to achieve a certain catharsis through violently pouring themselves into every performance. After releasing their debut record ‘Disgust’ in 2014 on Candlelight Records, they’ve returned in 2016 with a new E.P. ‘Devil, Walk With Me’, which has been released on their own label Rainville Records, as well as digitally via Pluto Records. This new set of songs is sure to turn heads and blow speakers. Enjoy it at your own risk.

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