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0 NEWS: Swiss Black Metal ENOID (Satanath Records) Streaming New Track ‘Ces Cicatrices Dans Mon Ame’

April 30, 2016
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· Enoid (Satanath Records) · Music News

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Swiss Black Metal ENOID (Satanath Records) Streaming New Track ‘Ces Cicatrices Dans Mon Ame’

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 third single ‘Ces Cicatrices Dans Mon Ame‘, which is one of eight tracks from the upcoming album ‘Exilé Aux Confins Des Tourments’ set for co-release viaSatanath 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.

‘Ces Cicatrices Dans Mon Ame‘ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEcV_fFL7ao

1. Je t’arracherai les cieux (5:54)
2. Ces cicatrices dans mon âme (5:29)
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: DEATH LULLABY Announce Show Dates (QC, ON, NB); Streaming New Album ‘Wormz’ (Famined Records)

April 29, 2016
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· Death Lullaby · Music News

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DEATH LULLABY Announce Show Dates (QC, ON, NB); Streaming New Album ‘Wormz’ (Famined Records)

Unleashing their debut album ‘Wormz’ on April 15th via Famined Records, Montreal, QC’sDEATH LULLABY is proud to announce show dates in Quebec City, Montreal (CD Release Party at Foufounes Electriques) plus two dates in July supporting Silverstein in Keswick, NB.

Upcoming Show Dates:
May 22 – Quebec City, QC – L’Anti Bar – info
June 17 – Montreal, QC – Foufounes Electriques (CD Release Party) – info
July 30-31 – Kewsick, NB – Wark’s Point Wilderness Getaway w/ Silverstein

DEATH LULLABY‘s new album ‘Wormz’ features eleven bone-crushing tracks with guest appearances from Fred Beaulieu (Beheading Of A King), Dan Mongrain (Voivod, Martyr) and Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy) whom also produced, mixed and mastered the album at The Grid.

A full album stream can be heard at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npNW3CTS2NA

Music Videos:
‘Renegade’ – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0Jkwm2BUS4
‘Wormz’ – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0Jkwm2BUS4

Album order:

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Amazon: http://found.ee/iFHs1

1 – They Dig / They Devour (1:06) [Lyric Video]

2 – We Won’t Live Forever (2:50)

3 – Renegade (2:53) [Music Video]

4 – Strife (3:18)

5 – Conquer All (3:43)

6 – Anachrony (3:01)

7 – Wormz (3:29) [Music Video]

8 – Dethrone The Grower (2:53)

9 – Cycles (4:56)

10 – Devolution (3:25) [Playthrough Video]

11 – Rainmaker (6:43)

Album Length: 38:21

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

About:

It is inevitable that many bands today focus and depend on technology or image but completely forget what it feels like to be in a violent, hard hitting, and charismatic and professional metal show. Mounted from A to Z for choreography, light show, and stage presence, the band is not only known for the music, but giving the people what they want; a notorious live show & a run for their money.

“Wormz”, is Death Lullaby’s newest entity which was recorded, mixed & mastered by Chris Donaldson in Montreal’s renowned metal studio: The Grid. Containing 11 bone-crushing tracks that feature guest appearances such as: Fred Beaulieu from Beheading Of A King, Dan Mongrain from Voivod & Martyr and Chris Donaldson fromCryptopsy, this album will be sure to raise a few eyebrows.

With only the release of their 1st EP “Fractal” in late 2012, the 5 members have shown off their music all around the east coast of Canada and have done the 2 biggest Metal Festivals in Canada in 2013 (Heavy MTL, & Amnesia Rockfest). Opening for acts such as Born Of Osiris, Veil Of Maya, After The Burial, Ion Dissonance, I the Breather,Structures, Within The Ruins, Northlane, Vildhjarta, Origin, Beneath The Massacre, Cryptopsy and Hate Eternal, the band is in no struggle to take on bigger and better things.

It is no doubt that the 5 members put in the hours to attain a level that allows them to play with such reputable metal artists, and have proved time and time again, that they never fail to deliver. Not only is DL’s focus unbreakable, but the work ethic involved justifies every stepping stone of their career.

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0 NEWS: Vancouver’s Black Metal Art Exhibition ‘BLACK’ ft. Peter Beste, Christophe Szpajdel @ Evergreen Cannabis Society

April 29, 2016
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· Christophe Szpajdel @ Evergreen Cannabis Society · Music News · Vancouver's Black Metal Art Exhibition 'BLACK' ft. Peter Beste

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Vancouver’s Black Metal Art Exhibition ‘BLACK’ ft. Peter Beste, Christophe Szpajdel
@ Evergreen Cannabis Society

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“Black”, The Black Metal Exhibition
June 11 -19
Evergreen Cannabis Society,
2868 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
http://www.theinvisibleorange.com/black-2016/
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/166000893796752/
Hours:
Opening Ceremony on Friday June 10 at 6pm. Gallery exhibition open June 11 to June 19 from 11am to 8pm. Except Sunday June 19, gallery closes at 5pm.

Internationally renowned photographer Peter Beste and graphic artist Christophe Szpajdel will be featured in the first installation of Vancouver’s “Black”, The Black Metal Exhibition being held from June 11 – 19 at the Evergreen Cannabis Society (2868 West 4th Avenue).

“Black” has been conceived by local photographer Kevin Eisenlord, who has joined forces with Abelardo Mayoral, concert promoter at The Invisible Orange to materialize this event.

“I actually came in contact with Christophe through friends in black metal band Idolatry whom I had done pictures for and Peter is an icon in the black metal community in general, so I messaged him as I was really interested in a critic of my photos because he is one the most respected authorities in black metal photography. From there I have developed a friendship with both as I look up to their work and thus the reason for showcasing two of the world’s great Black Metal artists in Vancouver, plus nothing like this has ever been held in the city before.” comments Eisenlord.

The exhibition will feature the photography of Peter Beste, a documentary photographer based in Portland, Oregon and well known in the Metal community for his photography book “True Norwegian Black Metal”. (pics of Beste’s work below)

Christophe Szpajdel, also known for his book “Lord of the Logos: Designing the Metal Underground”. After his first logo design prepared for the Finnish band Disgrace in 1990, Christophe Szpajdel has drawn more than 7000 metal band logos. (pics of Szpajdel’s work below)

In 2013, Kevin Eisenlord, the Vancouver based photographer focused his path on the concert world, quickly making a name among touring musicians, promoters, and publications. His work can be found in many online magazines and websites.

NOTE: Both Christophe Szpajdiel and Peter Beste will not be offering graphic logo design and photography workshops as previously announced.

What: Black Metal inspired exhibition of photography and graphic art

When: June 11 to June 19 of 2016
Times: Opening Ceremony on Friday June 10 at 6pm. Gallery exhibition open June 11 to June 19 from 11am to 8pm. Except Sunday June 19, gallery closes at 5pm.

Where: Evergreen Cannabis Society. 2868 West 4th Avenue. Vancouver, BC

For updates on times check out:

http://www.theinvisibleorange.com/black-2016/

http://www.peterbeste.com/photography/#/tnbm/

http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Logos-Designing-Metal-Underground/dp/3899552822

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0 Reminder – May 7 – Montreal – Quebec Final – Wacken Metal Battle Canada – One Band To Rule Them All!

April 28, 2016
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· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2016

Reminder – May 7 – Montreal – Quebec Final – Wacken Metal Battle Canada – One Band To Rule Them All!

2016 Trailer Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQcxqsxchkQ

Free Download – Vol 4. Compilation featuring over 90 bands and 7 Hours of Canadian Metal – here.

WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA is proud to announce theQuebec Final on May 7th at Piranha Bar in Montreal, QC for this year’s 2016 national competition to send one independent metal talent to the world stage at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany, which holds an attendance of over 80,000 metalheads from around the world. After five battle rounds in Montreal during the months of February, March, and April, the following bands listed below will be performing for one to move on to perform at the National Final in Toronto on June 11th for ‘One Band To Rule Them All’ and play at Wacken Open Air 2016.

This is WMBC’s fourth year hosting the competition across country in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. For the last three years that Wacken Metal Battle has been held in Canada, it has produced two world champions Vesperia (2015) and Crimson Shadows (2013) to triumph at the international Wacken Metal Battle beating out over 30 other representing countries from around the globe.

Live Video @ Wacken – 2015 – Vesperia – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lwkzc4zGUY

Live Video @ Wacken – 2014 – Mutank – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQrLaG8BPL4

Live Video @ Wacken – 2013 – Crimson Shadows – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prOdgG4OwQU

2016 Band Line Up & Battle Rounds:

All rounds can be found here.

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MONTREAL FINAL – SATURDAY, MAY 7 @ Piranha Bar (680 Rue Ste-Catherine O.)

(winner will move on to National Final in Toronto on June 11 @ Opera House)

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/847646198674239/

Ordoxe – http://ordoxe.bandcamp.com

Distorthead – https://distortheadmetal.bandcamp.com

Confined To Oblivion – http://www.reverbnation.com/confinedtooblivion

[Evertrapped] – http://www.evertrapped.com

Vantablack Warship – http://vantablackwarship.bandcamp.com

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CANADIAN FINAL – SATURDAY, JUNE 11 @ OPERA HOUSE (735 Queen St. E.), Toronto, ON

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1526172981010202/

Tales Of The Tomb – Edmonton, AB – (Prairie Final Winner)

Profaner – Hamilton, ON- (Ontario 1/2 Final Winner)

Pyramid Theorem (Toronto, ON – Ontario Final 2/2 Winner

TBA – QUEBEC FINAL WINNER

TBA – BC FINAL WINNER

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About:

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition where over a hundred band’s from across the country battle each other for one to be selected and join over 30 other countries for an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 26 years. Oshawa’s Vesperia (2014 winners – video at Wacken), Toronto’s Crimson Shadows (2013 winners – video at Wacken) and Montreal’s Mutank (2014 winners – video at Wacken) have had that honour playing in front of thousands. The 2016 festival will be taking place from August 4-6.

How it works:

Each city will hold their qualifying rounds plus city finals from the months of January to May 2016 selecting the top band to move forward to the national finals in Toronto, ON on June 11th at Opera House with one being selected to perform at the 27th edition of Wacken Open Air taking place from August 4-6. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry.

The finalists will be selected as follows by province.

1 finalist from BC

1 finalist from Prairies (AB, SK, MB)

2 finalists from Ontario

1 finalist from Quebec

Rules: http://metalbattle.ca/rules.html

Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ

Wacken Metal Battle 2014 Canada Finals by Ondeschocs.com: http://youtu.be/RrOGyBtqwaQ

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

Official Website: http://www.metalbattle.ca

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

Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WackenMetalBattleCAN

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0 NEWS: Double Bassist Attack SAINTS OF DEATH To Open For PRONG In Vancouver May 29th

April 28, 2016
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· Music News · Saints of Death

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Double Bassist Attack SAINTS OF DEATH To Open For PRONG In Vancouver May 29th

Playing Armstrong Metal Fest 2016; Debut Self-Titled EP Out Now!

Upcoming Show Dates:
April 29 – Abbotsford, BC @ Brother’s Bowling and Billiards w/ Cocaine Moustache, Slaughterhauser – Event info
May 29 – Vancouver, BC @ Venue w/ Prong, Crnkshft – Event info
July 15-16 – Armstrong, BC @ Hassen Arena – Armstrong Metal Fest

Line Up – L-R – Stony Gingras – 5 String Bass / BU Vocals, Twan Holliday – 8 String Bass/Lead Vocals, Christopher James – Drums, Phil Henri – 6 String Guitar / BU Vocals (Photo Credit – Dean Mclean)

Music Video – Army of The Dead – Watch here.

Double bassist attack SAINTS of DEATH (a name inspired by the Mexican folklore of Santa Muerte (Spanish for Holy Death)) are proud to announce they will be local support for PRONG‘s tour stop in Vancouver, BC on May 29th at VENUE presented by The Invisible. Event info can be found here. The joins the band’s recent announcement of performing at this year’s Armstrong Metal Fest 2016 taking place from July 15 – 16 in Armstrong, BC and includes a line up with Beyond Creation, Rivers of Nihil, The Zenith Passage, Archspire, Unleash The Archers and more! Full line up details can be found here.

SOD front man / vocalist Twan Holliday comments:

“We at Saints Of Death are really excited to play this gig. Prong was part of our school days soundtrack. Pieces like Unconditional & Snap Your Finger, Snap Your Neck were anthems in the turbulent and troublesome 90’s metal landscape. We are glad to be part of their 25th anniversary tour. We also had an incredible experience playing the Venue last time, making us really anticipate this one. What a sick way to kick start the summer \m/”

SAINTS OF DEATH released their debut self-titled EP in September 2015.

EP Stream and purchase link:

Bandcamp: https://saintsofdeath.bandcamp.com/album/saints-of-death-s-t-ep

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-656929275/sets/saints-of-death-s-t-ep-2015

Track Listing: Saints of Death – Self-Titled EP

1. Army of Dead (4:22) [Video]

2. Doom 5.1 (4:43) [Lyric Video]

3. Blood Vendetta (3:12)

4. Revolution (4:30) [Lyric Video]

5. Angels & Demons (4:26) [Lyric Video]

EP Length: 21:15

About:

SAINTS OF DEATH is a four piece that originally began as a Motorhead tribute band that has now taken the reins to write original material with a double bassist attack and set themselves apart from the pack with their unique heavy sound of thrash, doom and hardcore metal.

Taking their experiences from past bands (Snaggletooth, Scissortooth, Dead End Ascension, Skookum, My Own Chaos, Luciferian Conquest, Torrential Pain, Tides of Honor and Annora), these veterans of the Vancouver scene ready to debut their self-titled EP this September 25, 2015 to introduce metal fans to a new sound coming from the Canadian West coast.

Fronted by vocalist and eight string bassist Twan Holliday, a giant standing nearly 7’ foot tall who can also be recognized for his acting credits in some well-known Hollywood movies and pro wrestling (credits below) is joined by four string bassist Darren Morris, guitarist Phil Henri and Christopher James on drums to complete a ferocious line up.

Aiming to set the bar high with a live behemoth of ampage, backed by a custom light show, SAINTS of DEATH are pushing forward to take on the biggest stages and crowds and win over fans who enjoy headbanging to such bands as Black Sabbath, Lamb of God, Overkill, Motorhead, and Pantera.

Track by track of Saints of Death EP explained by the band:

1. Army of the Dead: This song is written from the perspective of a Viking in battle. Its underlying message is about the battle of life. “Everyone’s born, everyone dies”, we fight hard and strong, live, laugh, love and when it’s our time to die, we die!

2. Doom 5.1: This song is about organized religion and greed.

3. Blood Vendetta: This song is written about blood vendettas around the world. It’s about people being born into war, and fighting wars started by generations before them in order of gaining redemption for their lost family.

4. Revolution: This song is about unity and standing up for what is right! It’s a call to people everywhere to join together and fight for their rights and what’s right through Revolution.

5. Angels and Demons: This song is written about an old man on his deathbed. Not happy with his life he struggles though a battle between the right and wrong he has done and who will take possession of his soul; angels or demons.

Fun Fact: Besides being a musician vocalist / bassist Twan Holliday has acting credits for movies American Mary (2012), The Devils Ground (2009) w/ Darryl Hanna, Stan Helsing (2009) (Leslie Neielson’s last movie), Catwoman (2004) w/ Halle Barry, Psych (TV Show) plus has done stunts on Super Natural (TV Show) and Pathfinder (2007). Twan was also a pro hard-core wrestler of 10 years and was on TV every Saturday at 1pm on KVOS TV12 (Bellingham, WA) plus was asked to train for WWE.

For more info, please visit www.SaintsofDeath.com

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0 NEWS: The Time Is ‘NOW’! BLACK ABSINTHE Streaming New Track via Metal Master Kingdom; Debut Album ‘Early Signs of Denial’ Due Out May 13th

April 28, 2016
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The Time Is ‘NOW’! BLACK ABSINTHE Streaming New Track via Metal Master Kingdom

Debut Album ‘Early Signs of Denial’ Due Out May 13th

Upcoming Show Dates:

May 13 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria – Event info
May 14 – Toronto, ON @ Coalition T.O. (CD Release Show) – Event info

Toronto, ON heavy metal trio BLACK ABSINTHE are surfacing from the basement to unleash new tunes from their debut album ‘Early Signs of Denial’ produced by Dave Baksh (Cross Dog, The Mahones) plus mixed and mastered by Frank Gryner (Rob Zombie- Hillbilly Deluxe). Set for release on May 13th, 2016, the album is the band’s first professional recording to follow their three self recorded EPs Live At Coalition (2014), Noise Complaint (2014) and Augusta (2012).

BLACK ABSINTHE’s powerful heavy riffs and bass lines are reminiscent of classic thrash and new wave British heavy metal with a range of progressive to classic rock influence ready to be shared with fans new and old alike. The band recently teamed up with MetalMasterKingdom.com to premiere their third single ‘NOW’.

Bassist Kyle Scarlett comments on “NOW”:

“‘NOW is one of our favorites to play of the new songs. We wanted to build a song around a solid open chug you hear in a lot of NWOBHM. The chorus veers off from the old school metal vibe and comes back full force with some screams. The solo section was a lot of fun to work on in the studio, did a lot of layers and got it sounding mean. All in all a solid rager that gives ya little sections to breathe! To add, the lyrics are about the philosophy of time, thinking of what you want, but at the cost of what you have to do to get it.”

To listen to ‘NOW’, please visit the following link: http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/home/black-absinthe-stream-now-metal-master-kingdom

The title “Early Signs of Denial” is a conceptual connection to the themes of fear, corruption, and overcoming disparity, which is explored in the album’s songs. The record has emphasis of crushing modern tone, polished instrumental sections, soaring vocals and a blending of contemporary and classic metal. With each track, this unique record represents different aspects ofBLACK ABSINTHE’s diversity in song writing. The band does not tread lightly over their new wave of British heavy metal song style or their technical and progressive metal influences.

Album Pre-order – https://blackabsinthe.bandcamp.com/

1. The Wild (3:50) [MetalNationRadio]

2. Is This Life (4:42)

3. Berj Khalifa (3:19)

4. Pigs (4:03)

5. NOW (3:58)

6. Winter (6:23) [Hellbound]

Album Length: 26:18

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

About:

Formed in 2011 by vocalist and guitarist Jack Cerre, bassist Kyle Scarlett and drummer Austin Henderson, the trio continue to rip through the underground Toronto metal scene without pause.

Compounding heavy riffs and bass lines reminiscent of classic thrash and new wave British heavy metal with a range of progressive to classic rock influence, Black Absinthe presents a solid example of a Canadian metal band. They’re road hungry, influenced plus supported by other driven Canadian musicians and most of all, ready to innovate and grow the traditions of a genre they venerate and respect. As leaders in the scene, Black Absinthe were headlining Toronto semi-finalists in the Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2015.

With a new year ahead, Black Absinthe pushes on with their desire to provide their fans in Canada and online with a cleaner and heavier presentation of their sound. The years incubating in Toronto’s metal underground have served the band well. From their 2012 debut EP Augusta to their 2014 EP Noise Complaint, both releases have established the band’s sound as well as their stage presence, leading to their driven heavy metal machine. Now in 2016, Black Absinthe are ready to release their debut studio album Early Signs Of Denial (May 13, 2016). The album was produced by Dave Baksh (Cross Dog, The Mahones) out of the Gentleman’s Den studio in Pickering, ON who’s experience proved to be the final touch; aiding in refining drum dynamics, smoothing the transitions and layering harmonic guitar lines. Black Absinthe’s Early Signs Of Denial sound is a leading example of the contemporary Canadian metal scene serving to showcase how the band sounds in a crisp, powerful, and ultimately more professional recording environment.

The title “Early Signs of Denial” is a conceptual connection to the themes of fear, corruption, and overcoming disparity, which is explored in the songs. The record has emphasis of crushing modern tone, polished instrumental sections, soaring vocals and a blending of contemporary and classic metal. With each track, this unique record represents different aspects of Black Absinthe’s diversity in song writing. The band does not tread lightly over their new wave of British heavy metal song style or their technical and progressive metal influences.

Through the bands expanding network cultivated through Coalition Music’s “Artist Entrepreneur Program”, they chose Frank Gryner (Rob Zombie- Hillbilly Deluxe) to mix and master the album in the Winter of 2015. His strong ability to work with a diversity of sounds was the appeal to the band. His mixing took the album into the sonic spheres of a classic 80’s sound providing, grandeur, psychedelia, and an arena rock feel that could properly represent the textures put down in tracking. There was an immediate trust formed with the stylistic choices Gryner made throughout mixing.

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0 NEWS: Ottawa Symphonic Black Death Metal ENDEMISE Posts ‘Anathema’ Music Video

April 28, 2016
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· Endemise · Music News

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Ottawa Symphonic Black Death Metal ENDEMISE Posts ‘Anathema’ Music Video

Reveal Album Artwork and Track Listing

Upcoming Show Dates:

May 16 – Ottawa, ON @ Cafe Dekcuf – w/ Inanimate Existence, Deformatory – Event info

Ottawa, ON symphonic black / death metal band ENDEMISE has posted a new music video for the title track from their upcoming album ‘Anathema’ due out later this year to follow their 2013 debut album ‘Far From The Light’ released on Maple Metal Records and 2012 self-titled EP. The album was produced byENDEMISE guitarist Dale Sauve along with Ken Sorceron (Abigail Williams) and features eight blistering tracks to burst your ear drums (album artwork and track listing revealed below). Endemise’s live brutality has also lead the band to be a favourite local support on the Ottawa metal scene for touring bands such as Abigail Williams, Cattle Decapitation, Alestorm, Battlecross, Beneath The Massacre, Crimson Shadows and Vesperia.

Endemise vocalist Franky Falsetto comments:

“‘Anathema’ is fueled by an unquenchable inner hatred, and despair. Blood soaked in occult themes and a nihilistic mindset dripping with a melancholic hopelessness”

Anathema is available on iTunes along with video available following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ3NsOpSixQ

Track Listing of Album:

1. Nocturne

2. Anathema

3. Blackening

4. Procreator

5. Gargoyles: Fragments In Stone

6. Soma

7. Come Serene Dark

8. Fragments in Flame

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

About:

Based in the Canadian capital of Ottawa, Endemise delivers an astoundingly intense combination of blackened death metal and orchestral awe. Following a series of style-sculpting releases between 2005 and 2012, the band emerged in 2013 with their defining full-length, Far From The Light. The ten punishing tracks were produced by long-time collaborator Mike Bond alongside guitarist Dale Sauve, and became available worldwide via Maple Metal Records. Endemise continues to masterfully blend a din of choking darkness alongside majestic orchestral arrangements – an element featured in full grandeur during live performances – into a mature and cohesive sound that has captivated listeners internationally. Now, in 2016, the band is hard at work preparing the next set of tracks to spread to eager fans, which promise to raise the bar yet again and show fans new and old why they are truly masters of their craft.”

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0 NEWS: Metal Injection Premiere Black Metal Brother Duo HELLEBORUS’ ‘Draconian Discipline’; New Album ‘Carnal Sabbath’ Out June 17th via Satanth Records & Black Plague Records

April 27, 2016
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· Helleborus · Music News

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Metal Injection Premiere Black Metal Brother Duo HELLEBORUS’ ‘Draconian Discipline’

New Album ‘Carnal Sabbath’ Out June 17th via Satanth Records & Black Plague Records

Upcoming Show Dates:

May 28 – Longmont, CO – Metal Fest @ Left Hand Brewery – info
June 3 – Colorado Springs, CO – 71GrindFest – info
Sept 15-18 – White Hall, MD – Shadow Woods Metal Fest – info

Colorado Springs, CO black metal duo HELLEBORUS founded by brothers Jerred & Wyatt Houseman announce they will be unleashing their much anticipated debut album ‘The Carnal Sabbath’ via Satanth Records (Russia) and Black Plague Records (USA) on June 17th, 2016. The album is a Bacchic frenzy of carnal abandon told through lascivious guitars and tempting bass rhythms along with elements of black, death and doom metal to provide a vast backdrop for an ambiance of potential and possibility. Fans of The Devil’s Blood, Satyricon, Necorphobic, Belphegor, Blut Aus Nord are sure to be seduced by Helleborus.

The duo have already teased fans with three singles ‘Coils’, ‘Colored Spores of Yuggoth’ and the album title track during 2015 and are now giving them more to salivate about with the premiere of their next track ‘Draconian Discipline’ on MetalInjection.net at the following link: http://www.metalinjection.net/av/helleborus-draconian-discipline-is-the-evil-track-you-need-to-conquer-the-day

1. Helleborus Black (6:51)
2. Coils (5:06) [Youtube] [Free Download NCS]
3. Edge Of Black Waters (6:17)
4. Colored Spores of Yuggoth (5:42) [Decibel Mag]
5. Draconian Discipline (4:40)
6. The Poison of Sleep (5:23)
7. Temple of Seventh Death (4:24)
8. A Gift of Renewal (7:08)
9. The Carnal Sabbath (9:17) [Youtube]
Album Length: 54:50

About:

Conceived within the womb of Execration, Helleborus is the latest emanation of Jerred & Wyatt Houseman. Like the enigmatic and deadly winter flower from which the project takes its name, Helleborus pushes the exploration of traditional black metal into the uncharted territory of sensual duality and mysticism. Building on their professional experience with Execration and personal experiences through Akhenaten, the Houseman brothers sought a deeper expression of their experiential-driven musical style that audiences can connect with through a union of opposites.

“We’ve always had a vision for the type of black metal project Helleborus would be. We wanted to explore and deliver a darker and yet more romantic side of black metal. There is an unknown side of metal that is masculine and powerful, yet sensual and respectful; controlled chaos.” comments vocalist Wyatt Houseman.

Album Band Line Up features: Wyatt (vocals, lyrics) & Jerred Houseman (producer, all instruments)

Live Band Line Up features: Brent Boutte’ – Drums, Jerred Houseman – Guitar & leads, Wyatt Houseman – Voice, Ian Horenman – guitar & rhythms, Michael Hylands – Bass

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Helleborus/147780151924510

http://twitter.com/hellebrus

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0 Wacken Metal Battle Canada: Crimson Shadows To Guest Headline National Final In Toronto June 11th

April 27, 2016
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· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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Wacken Metal Battle Canada: Crimson Shadows To Guest Headline National Final In Toronto June 11th

2016 Trailer Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQcxqsxchkQ

Free Download – Vol 4. Compilation featuring over 90 bands and 7 Hours of Canadian Metal – here.

WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA is proud to announce 2013 championsCRIMSON SHADOWS will be special guest headliners of this year’s 2016 national final in Toronto, ON at Opera House on June 11th.

“We are very pleased to have 2013 champions Crimson Shadows as our guest headliner for this year. I think it’s an obvious choice, they have been going strong since they’re crowning at Wacken and have been big supporters of the metal battle the entire time. It will be a proud moment to see their performance inspire and mentor this year’s finalists.” comments WMBC organizer JJ Tartaglia.

The national final in Toronto, ON will be host to Prairie Final winner Tales of The Tomb (Edmonton, AB) plus Ontario Final winners Profaner (Hamilton, ON) and Pyramid Theorem (Toronto, ON) with BC and Quebec finalists still to be announced. The winner of this year’s national competition will perform at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany, which holds an attendance of over 80,000 metalheads from around the world for ‘One Band To Rule Them All’.
This is WMBC’s fourth year hosting the competition across country in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. For the last three years that Wacken Metal Battle has been held in Canada, it has produced two world champions Vesperia (2015) and Crimson Shadows (2013) to triumph at the international Wacken Metal Battle beating out over 30 other representing countries from around the globe.

Live Video @ Wacken – 2015 – Vesperia – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lwkzc4zGUY

Live Video @ Wacken – 2014 – Mutank – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQrLaG8BPL4

Live Video @ Wacken – 2013 – Crimson Shadows – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prOdgG4OwQU

2016 Band Line Up & Battle Rounds:

All rounds can be found here.

CANADIAN FINAL – SATURDAY, JUNE 11 @ OPERA HOUSE (735 Queen St. E.), Toronto, ON

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1526172981010202/

Crimson Shadows – (special guest headliner) – 2013 WMBC Champions – https://www.facebook.com/CrimsonShadowsBand

Tales Of The Tomb – Edmonton, AB – (Prairie Final Winner) –https://www.facebook.com/talesofthetomb

Profaner – Hamilton, ON- (Ontario 1/2 Final Winner) –http://profanercanada.bandcamp.com

Pyramid Theorem (Toronto, ON – Ontario Final 2/2 Winner –https://pyramidtheorem.bandcamp.com

TBA – QUEBEC FINAL WINNER

TBA – BC FINAL WINNER

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VANCOUVER FINAL – SUNDAY, MAY 1 @ Red Room Ultrabar (398 Richards St.)

(winner will move on to National Final in Toronto on June 11 @ Opera House)

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1547598565566749/

Process

Majora

The Mountain Man

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MONTREAL FINAL – SATURDAY, MAY 7 @ Piranha Bar (680 Rue Ste-Catherine O.)

(winner will move on to National Final in Toronto on June 11 @ Opera House)

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/847646198674239/

Ordoxe

Distorthead

Confined To Oblivion

[Evertrapped]

Vantablack Warship

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About:

How it works:

The finalists will be selected as follows by province.

1 finalist from BC

1 finalist from Prairies (AB, SK, MB)

2 finalists from Ontario

1 finalist from Quebec

Rules: http://metalbattle.ca/rules.html

Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ

Wacken Metal Battle 2014 Canada Finals by Ondeschocs.com: http://youtu.be/RrOGyBtqwaQ

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Official Website: http://www.metalbattle.ca

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0 NEWS: CELESTIAL RUIN Streaming New Track ‘Firestorm’ via New Noise Mag; New EP ‘Pandora’ Out May 20th

April 27, 2016
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· Celestial Ruin · Music News

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CELESTIAL RUIN Streaming New Track ‘Firestorm’ via New Noise Mag

New EP ‘Pandora’ Out May 20th

Upcoming Show Dates:

May 21 – Vancouver, BC – The Venue – info (CD Release Show)
Aug 25-28 – Metalocalypstick Fest – Valemount, BC – info

Combining a heavenly destruction of heavy riffs with beautiful melodies, Vancouver, BC’s European influenced symphonic metal band CELESTIAL RUIN create catchy, singable and epic tunes that draw on lyrical themes of fantasy and horror, plus sometimes implying deeper meanings or just celebrating the subject matter at hand. Their new EP ‘Pandora’ is set for release on May 20th to follow their 2012 debut album ‘The Awakening’ and before it drops they have teamed up with New Noise Magazine for for the premiere of their second single‘Firestorm’ which can be heard at the following link: http://newnoisemagazine.com/song-premiere-celestial-ruin-firestorm/

Vocalist Larissa Dawn comments on the track:

“‘Firestorm is one of my favourite songs on the album! I still get goosebumps when I hear the ending. The song is about being trapped in a destructive relationship/life. Feeling caged and being continuously wounded yet still finding a reason to stay. Think of how it would feel to be in a cage. No sunlight, no fresh air and knowing that no matter what you did you could never be free again. That feeling of captivity and acceptance, that everyday you would die over and over again. But if you listen close to the lyrics, you will realize that the only thing holding this person in that cage…..is themselves.”

Digital and CD pre-order of the EP is available on iTunes and CD at www.celestialruin.com.

1. Murder of Crows (3:52)

2. Sense of Exile (4:17) [Free Download | Lyric Video]

3. No Quarter (4:34)

4. Nevermore (5:55)

5. Firestorm (4:53)

EP Length: 23:32

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

About:

Canadian band CELESTIAL RUIN is styled after European Symphonic Rock/Metal but executed with a decidedly North American flavor. Combining a heavenly destruction of heavy riffs with beautiful melodies, CELESTIAL RUIN create catchy, singable melodies, and rich symphonic textures. The compositions are “epic” by all accounts. Lyrical themes are mainly drawn from fantasy and horror, sometimes implying deeper meanings, sometimes just celebrating the subject matter.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, CELESTIAL RUIN started taking the scene by storm with their debut album “The Awakening”. Receiving favorable reviews in publications such as Rockstar Weekly Magazine professing a 4/5 star rating declaring, “If The Awakening is only the beginning of things to come, you’d best get on board now while the getting’s good.”
After successful 2012 and 2013 summer tours, CELESTIAL RUIN was offered many opportunities that included opening slots with Stone Temple Pilots, Leaves Eyes, Moonspell and being a featured performer for Vancouver Alternative Fashion Week for two consecutive years.
CELESTIAL RUIN is always looking for the next unique avenue to expose their distinctive sound. “We play in the grey area of rock music, we are too heavy for rock, but not heavy enough for metal” comments vocalist Larissa Dawn.
This is a praise that has been mirrored in many live reviews including Beat Route Magazine stating, “Celestial Ruin appears to be in a sub-genre scene of one…their differences are working to their advantage”.
From September- December 2015 they completed a cross Canada tour (Out of Exile) and are now preparing for the release of their 2016 EP ‘Pandora’ produced by Joost Van Den Broek (Epica, Revamp, Xandria).
“As a significant jump forward from our debut album, from song writing to production, this EP was a journey that allowed to us grow, and we hope that fans will grow with us.” says Larissa Dawn.
A collaborative writing effort by CELESTIAL RUIN, the May 20th release of ‘Pandora’ will showcase the best of their best shared with fans new and old alike.
“The music on ‘Pandora’ is about unleashing chaos, beauty and all emotions into the world. It celebrates both the joy and the pain that emotions can create. The lyrics on this release come from a mix of personal experiences and fantasy elements. Most of the were written during a time when Larissa was going through recovery from a surgery and was unable to speak, sing and barely able to stand up. So the frustration, sadness, anger and fear she felt during her recovery created “Pandora”.” says drummer Adam Todd.

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