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0 NEWS: VAN HALST Ask The ‘Questions’ With New Music Video Premiere On Femme Metal

November 25, 2016
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· Music News · Van Halst

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VAN HALST Ask The ‘Questions’ With New Music Video Premiere On Femme Metal

Out Now! New Album ‘World of Make Believe’

Photo Credit: Renee Robyn

Canadian gothic rockers VAN HALST are asking the ‘Questions’ with their new music video premiered on Femme Metal. The video emphasizes to viewers a strong message to take action against domestic violence and rape culture among many other issues that vocalist Kami Van Halst writes in her socially conscious lyrics.

Kami Van Halst comments:

““Questions is a very important song for us. There is so much victim blaming in our society and we wanted to draw attention to this issue. My sister (Brittney Grabill) and I wrote this song in response to a series of sexual assaults that were happening in our home town. We were appalled by the lack of focus on the perpetrator and the questions being asked of the victims such as “Well what were they doing there in the first place?” We need to stop putting the blame on the victims and shift our focus to preventing these altercations in the first place. People need to understand that violence and abuse towards another person, any person, is not ok.”

Please be advised this video shows scenes of violence towards women. This is intended to raise awareness about victim blaming.

Watch ‘Questions’ at the following link: http://www.femmemetalwebzine.net/2016/11/25/van-halst-ask-the-questions-with-new-music-video-premiere-on-femme-metal-out-now/

VAN HALST released their debut album ‘World of Make Believe’ on March 4th, 2016, which is now available on iTunes and Bandcamp.

A full album stream can be heard at the following link https://vanhalst.bandcamp.com/album/world-of-make-believe

Plus the following videos:

Save Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAq7jXBPSqM

Lyric Video – Questions – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJyR-ua_xaM

About:
VAN HALST, a project that first began as a solo endeavour for whom the band is named after — Kami Van Halst, has since become a full group producing socially conscious, lyrical tracks that focus on disenfranchised and marginalized populations. The band’s influences stay true to goth rock with Kami Van Halst demonstrating an agile vocal delivery in combination with pummeling growls. Lyrically, the band draws from black metal due to its focus on people suffering from isolation and rising to overcome the preconceptions of a judgmental society. In This Moment’s industrial fusion remains a primary influence for Van Halst, employing a sampler, synthesizer, and distorted vocals.

Kami Van Halst dominates as the vocalist performing both growls and soaring vocals (Surviving Suzanne), Scott Greene (Derina Harvey Band/Dirty Pool) and Tara McLeod (Kittie) craft the guitar work while Brendan McMillan (bass) (My Darkest Days) and Brett Seaton (drums) (Cultured by Fire) drive the rhythm section of the band. Kami’s range and virtuosic vocal ability always captivates an audience and her attitude on stage truly delivers the meaning behind the songs. The band’s live performance is a theatric experience as the utilize full-costumes, make-up and stage props.

1. The End (4:31)
2. Save Me (4:12)
3. Ryan’s Song (4:11)
4. World of Make Believe (3:46)
5. Questions (3:23)
6. Denying Eyes (4:08)
7. Monster (3:29)
8. Plastic Smile (5:11)
9. Put Him Down (4:33)
10. Perfect Storm (4:44)

Album Length: 42:14

For more info, please visit www.vanhalstmusic.com

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0 Reminder – Only A Few Days Left To Apply! Brutal Battle Cuba 2017; Tour On Brutal Summer Fest Cuba

November 24, 2016
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· Brutal Battle CUBA · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 24, 2016

Reminder – Only A Few Days Left To Apply! Brutal Battle Cuba 2017

Tour On Brutal Summer Fest Cuba

Applications For Canadian Bands Only!

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Attention Canadian Bands! Want to tour Cuba on Brutal Summer Fest 2017? BRUTAL BATTLE CUBA is proud to announce its 2017 edition across Quebec and Ontario to send one lucky Canadian band to tour across the country during August 2017.

Submissions end on November 30th, 2016 11:59 pm EST.

Apply your band at the following link: http://www.piranhaproductions.ca/soumission.php

Participating Cities:

Ontario: Oshawa, Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, Kingston

Quebec: Montreal, Quebec City, Trois Rivieres

The winning Canadian band of BRUTAL BATTLE CUBA will join five to seven other international bands along with crew members, drivers and one big bus for a two week tour across Cuba. The winning band will also be provided a 500$ worth package that will include a custom banner, shirts and stickers for the tour. While on the road, the Canadian band will also be introduced to every aspect of Cuban culture.

Watch video from last year’s tour with 2016 champions Montreal’s DEALER with Verbal Abuse (USA), Fang (USA), Neige Morte (France), Euglena (Russia), KESS’KHTAK (Switzerland) and local Cuban bands Switch Adox, Sex By Manipulation and Spermask – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE-aCoVppuA

For more information, please visit: www.facebook.com/BrutalBattleCUBA.

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0 Reminder – One Week Left To Apply – Loud As Hell Metal Fest 2017 – Band Submission Deadline Dec 1st

November 24, 2016
by Asher
· Loud As Hell Festival · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 24, 2016

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Reminder – One Week Left To Apply – Loud As Hell Metal Fest 2017 – Band Submission Deadline Dec 1st

Aug 4-6 – Drumheller, AB @ Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds

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After a sold out 2016 that included a line up with Unleash The Archers, Striker, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy, Divinity, West of Hell, Disciples of Power and more. Loud As Hell Heavy Metal Festival is moving into its sixth consecutive year presented by Semchuk Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations. Being one of the biggest metal shows in Western Canada, LAH promises a huge line up for 2017 that will feature some of the country’s most talented metal bands to make the ground rumble in the heart of the Alberta badlands.
Loud As Hell is now taking band submissions for its 2017 edition taking place once again in Drumheller, Alberta at the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds from August 4th to 6th. The festival also includes onsite camping, vendors, tattoo artists, suspension demos, guitar and drum clinics, models and everything else that the big guy probably doesn’t approve of…
Band applications can be submitted at the following link until December 1st 11:59pm MT: http://www.loudashell.com/bands
(Please note: email, facebook messages or text messages submissions will not be accepted)

Submission and thank you video by Festival organizers Semchuk Productions and Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgGvUKchEIg

Loud As Hell 2017 social media hashtag is #LAH666.

Also check out Metal-Rules.com’s live review of LAH 2016 here.

For more info, please visit these links:

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Festival Bio:

Loud As Hell Metal Festival in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada will be celebrating year 6 in 2017. As always the festival takes place over August long weekend from August 4th-6th. They always work their hardest to deliver the best lineup in the West ready to melt your face off. Featuring over 30 of the top Canadian metal bands you won’t want to miss any of it. And don’t forget about their 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: Vancouver Thrashers TERRIFIER Unleash New Mosher ‘Re-Animator’ via Metal Rules; New Album ‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’ Due Out January 20, 2017 via Test Your Metal Records

November 24, 2016
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· Music News · Terrifier (Test Your Metal Rcords)

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Vancouver Thrashers TERRIFIER Unleash New Mosher ‘Re-Animator’ via Metal Rules

New Album Due Out January 20, 2017

You may be familiar with Vancouver, BC’s TERRIFIER as the band has been setting their scene ablaze sharing the stage with the likes of Havok, Destruction, Exmortus, Anvil, 3 Inches of blood, Holy Grail, Dismembered, Suffocation, Into Eternity, Striker, Ghost Ship Octaivius, Crowbar, Cauldron, Cryptopsy and Battlecross. The thrashers recently signed to TEST YOUR METAL RECORDSand will be releasing their third recording and second album ‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’, a nine track mosher set for release on January 20, 2017to follow their 2013 EP ‘Metal or Death’ and 2012 full-length ‘Destroyers of the Faith’.

But before it drops…Metal-Rules.com are ready to electrify and bring the mosh pit alive with the exclusive premiere of their first single ‘Reanimator’.

TERRIFIER vocalist Chase Thibodeau had this to say about the track.

“‘Reanimator’ is the second track we wrote for our up and coming album “Weapons of Thrash Destruction”. It’s based on the classic horror movie Re-animator. The song takes the listener further into our evolving sound to give them a bludgeoning assault from the first note to the last.”

Check out ‘Reaminator’ streaming at the following link: http://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/2016/11/24/metal-rules-premiere-vancouver-thrashers-terrifier-unleash-new-mosher-re-animator/

1. Reanimator (5:24)

2. Deceiver (5:15)

3. Nuclear Demolisher (4:26)

4. Violent Reprisal (4:17)

5. Skitzoid Embolism (4:08)

6. Drunk as Fuck (4:12)

7. Bestial Tyranny (6:13)

8. Riders of Doom (1:40)

9. Sect of the Serpent (6:44)

Album Length: 42:23

Upcoming Show Dates:
Jan 22 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre – info w/ Entombed A.D., Full of Hell, Turbid North

For more info, please visit
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0 NEWS: Explosive Melodic Death DECADAWN ‘Take You There’ In New Music Video

November 21, 2016
by Asher
· DECADAWN · Music News

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Explosive Melodic Death DECADAWN ‘Take You There’ In New Music Video

Echoing the sounds of In Flames, Dark Tranquility and At The Gates, Montreal explosive melodic death metal titans DECADAWN are ready to ‘Take You There’ with their new music video unleashed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U16Y5zEem8k

The song is off the band’s 2014 debut album ‘Solitary Confinement’ featuring 10 blistering assaults that includes guest vocals from Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates) on the release’s title track. The album was produced by the band with mixing done at Fredman studios (Sweden) by Henrik Udd (Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquility).

To hear the full stream of ‘Solitary Confinement’, please visit http://decadawn.bandcamp.com/album/solitary-confinement

DECADAWN are currently working on their next album set for release in 2017.

Upcoming Show Dates:
Jan 6 – Montreal, QC – Katacombes – info

1. Disappear (3:53)

2. It All Ends Today (6:41)

3. Take You There (3:47)

4. Everblack (4:50)

5. Solitary Confinement (6:49)

6. Falling Down (5:39)
7. Even The Devil Hates You (6:03)
8. Until Dawn (5:48)
9. Hypochrist (6:05)
10. The Running Man (5:43)
Album Length: 55:24

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

About:

Decadawn is a melodic death metal band from Montreal, Canada. In 2014 they released their first album ‘Solitary Confinement’ which features guest vocals from Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates) on the album’s title track. The band had some minor lineup changes since the release of their album. The full lineup is now made of: Louis-Charles Tardy (founding member, vocals, guitars), Pierre-Olivier Merizzi (lead guitars), Frank Larouche (rhythm guitars), Colin MacAndrews (drums) and Jean-Daniel Poirier (bass). They are currently working on their next album, which should be released in 2017.

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“Montreal melodic death metal band Decadawn is onto something here. This band is doing its best to change the game plan of what most fans think melodic death metal should sound like. After releasing a demo in 2001, it took 13 years to finally release the band’s full-length debut, Solitary Confinement. Decadawn is a “newer” band giving a go at the traditional Gothenburg sound. They possess many trademarks of the popular ’90s melodeath sound reminiscent of At The Gates and early-era In Flames with a touch of Children Of Bodom (minus the keyboards). However, the thing that separates Decadawn from the rest of the melodeath pack is the cleaner, melodic, power metal vocals they incorporate throughout each of the ten tracks. (…) Solitary Confinement is a new twist on a tried and true genre with a few splendid surprises. Decadawn is a band to keep your eyes (and ears) on in the future.”

– Kelley Simms (BraveWords.com)

“One of 2014’s biggest unsigned surprises and without a doubt a true highlight of melodic death metal! One to keep both eyes on!”

– Alex Melzer (The Metal Observer)

“Solitary Confinement is a great album that will appeal to a wide spectrum of fans across the melodic death metal genre.”

– Tim Blevins (MusicReview)

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0 NEWS: PureGrainAudio Premiere Viking / Folk Metal TROLLWAR’s New Warrior Anthem ‘Omens of Victory’

November 18, 2016
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· Music News · Trollwar

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PureGrainAudio Premiere Viking / Folk Metal TROLLWAR’s New Warrior Anthem ‘Omens of Victory’

New EP ‘The Traveler’s Path’ Set For Release In 2017

Canadian viking/ folk metal seven-piece TROLLWAR are back and ready to win the hearts of warriors around the world with the premiere of their latest track ‘Omens of Victory’ on PureGrainAudio.com. The track is one of a few new songs off the band’s upcoming 2017 EP ‘The Traveler’s Path’ produced by Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy) along with Marco Fréchette to follow 2013’s ‘Earthdawn Groves’ and 2011’s ‘Bloodshed Forges’ EP.

To listen to ‘Omens of Victory’, head on over to the following link on PureGrainAudio.com: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/alma-quebec-s-trollwar-unveil-stream-of-new-song-omens-of-victory-exclusive-premiere

Plus it can be purchased at the following links:
– Itunes: http://bit.do/trollwar_itunes
– Amazon: http://a.co/5MgMxCl
– Bandcamp: http://bit.do/trollwarbandcamp
– CDbaby : http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/trollwar2

For more info, please visit: https://trollwar.wixsite.com/trollwar.

About:
Hailing from Alma, Quebec, Trollwar combine the best elements of folk, melodic death and black metal into something vital, potent and uniquely their own.They build on the foundations created by the likes of Finntroll and Amon Amarth to forge fiery folky metal that is distinctly theirs. Even their name could only be theirs as guitarist Steeve Jobin-Fortin says: ‘Trollwar is a name that is catchy and easy to remember. It represents the band’s early direction towards the Folk Metal scene.’.

Following such well-received releases as ‘Bloodshed Forges’ and ‘Earthdawn Groves’, Trollwar are working mightily to forge a new EP ‘The Traveler’s Path’, that will feature their trademark ‘symphony, brutality, darkness, ambiance, and power!’.

All Trollwar’s songs are a collaborative effort, as the bands proudly states. ‘Live the listener can expect something epic…Seven metalheads banging their heads off…epic breakdowns and melodies. It’s harder to move on stage when you are seven strong and play in small venues…but it won’t keep the energy from being thrown in your face from the stage!’.

Trollwar’s lyrics are ‘mainly inspired by books such as Tolkien’s or Lovecraft’s. It can also be inspired by mythological events such as the ones in old European mythologies.’.

The new release will be ‘way darker and deeper than “Earthdawn Groves” but Trollwar is always following the same path. Starting from a blend of blackened folk metal, we worked really hard to develop the melodic and dynamic aspects that forge our sound. Prepare for something really epic. Adding an orchestral aspect to both the album production and live act will be a great phase for us.

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0 NEWS: Rue Morgue Premiere MALACODA’s New Horror Track ‘Pandemonium’; New EP ‘Ritualis Aeterna’ Out Dec 2nd

November 17, 2016
by Asher
· Malacoda · Music News

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Rue Morgue Premiere MALACODA’s New Horror Track ‘Pandemonium’

Music Video ‘Penny Dreadful’; New EP ‘Ritualis Aeterna’ Out Dec 2nd

L-R – Brad Casarin (Guitar), Mike Harshaw (Drums), Lucas Di Mascio (Vocals), Cooper Seldom (Bass), Jonah Weingarten (Keyboards)
Credit: Gary Kuiper of The Laundry Design Works

Canadian horror inspired symphonic power metallers MALACODA (named after a demon from Dante’s ‘Divine Comedy’) will be offering their new six track EP ‘Ritualis Aeterna’ on December 2nd to follow up to their well-received 2014 self-titled debut. Packed with dark atmosphere, originality and innovation, this is gothic power metal for the 21st century with intelligence and intensity to rival that of their infernal inspirations!

Teaming up with Rue Morgue, the creepy crawlers are premiering their latest track ‘Pandemonium’ streaming at the following link: http://www.rue-morgue.com/single-post/2016/11/17/Music-Premiere-We-spin-MALACODAs-new-horror-track-Pandemonium

Band founder and vocalist Lucas Di Mascio comments:

“Pandemonium is a track that hearkens back to our love of classic metal and its connection to mysticism and horror. Influenced lyrically by John Milton’s Paradise Lost and its tragic depiction of Lucifer, the song plays on how fear can change one’s perception of the world and if that fear is not kept in check, it can have dire consequences.”

Plus also check out their music video ‘Penny Dreadful’ inspired by the since canceled Showtime TV show by the same name. The video was directed, produced and edited by The Laundry Design Works. The song explores the themes of the show, each section of the song being a different character’s personal struggles. Just as the show paid homage to horror’s roots, the band’s music video pays respects to classic horror films, using only practical effects to achieve everything from the dark corruption of the blood in the veins of the possessed woman, to the sped up and jerky motions the band members display as the song crescendos.

Watch ‘Penny Dreadful’ at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTJfr292o7g

1. Penny Dreadful (5:34)
2. I Got A Letter (4:37)
3. Pandemonium (3:39)
4. The Wild Hunt (4:20)
5. Linger Here (2:23)
6. There Will Always Be One (3:47)
EP Length: 24:24

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

About:

Taking their name from a demon from Dante’s ‘Divine Comedy’, Malacoda’s dark gothic vision is indeed divine but no laughing matter.

As band leader Lucas, who studied Literature and Religion at University explains: ‘Malacoda was the name of a very minor character in the book, a fallen angel who flies around with a small army of demons torturing helpless souls in Hell. From a literary perspective, I found it interesting that he wasn’t merely an evil creature being tortured for his sins, but was given free reign to do what he pleases and takes it upon himself to torture other wicked souls in the spiritual prison that is Dante’s Inferno. I wanted a powerful name that fit not only the sound of the band but also the lyrical themes I touch upon. I wanted something dark, but not something that would be blatantly devilish sounding. The name translates roughly in Italian to ‘Cruel Tail’ and most people don’t see it and think “this band is named after a demon” and see it as something more romantic sounding.’

Like the ‘Inferno’ that inspired their name they forge metal without limits in sonic shapes endless and horrifying in equal measure. Malacoda’s music vision shares much in common with Dante’s, they are unafraid to gaze into the abyss, unafraid to be inspired by the myriad of human horrors within and without. They are not blind to the worlds within them waiting to be born.

Malacoda are about to follow their well-received self-titled debut with the horror-themed ‘Ritualis Aeterna’, which enters this world on December 2, 2016. Festive it most certainly isn’t, magnificent it certainly is. Full of dark atmosphere, originality and innovation, this is gothic power metal for the 21st century, intelligence and intensity to rival that of their infernal inspirations!

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0 NEWS: Decibel Mag Premiere KREPITUS’ Debut Album ‘The Eyes of The Soulless’

November 17, 2016
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· krepitus · Music News

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Decibel Mag Premiere KREPITUS’ Debut Album ‘The Eyes of The Soulless’

‘The Eyes of The Soulless’ Out Nov 25th

L-R: Curtis Beardy- Bass, Teran Wyer- Guitars/Vocals, Harley “Rage” D’orazio- Drums, Matt Van Wezel – Guitars

Photo Credit: Dana Zuk

Set to unleash their debut album ‘The Eyes of The Soulless’ on November 25th, bone-crushing Calgary four-piece KREPITUS have teamed up with Decibel Magazine for the exclusive full stream premiere and interview for the release at the following link: http://decibelmagazine.com/blog/2016/11/17/album-premiere-and-interview-with-krepitus

KREPITUS have been challenging the relationship between death and thrash metal with their trademark downtrodden technical riffs and fierce aggressive vocals since their beginnings in 2013. The band is comprised of Teran Wyer performing double duty on guitar and vocals; a tortured soul bound to his music. Matt Van Wezel is the second sniper, hitting each guitar note with precision and complementing the already harmonious riffs. Curtis Beardy pulls the tone down to the depths of hell with his steady hand and low register bass riffs. Finally, Harley “Rage” D’orazio kicks everything into overdrive possessed by grinding rhythms and accenting every solo on his drum kit.

Each member stands like a pillar; strong and sure in their own sound, but all standing to support the structure that is KREPITUS. They have since performed with acts like Expain, Depths of Hatred, and Aegaeon plus have competed in the Wacken Metal Battle Canada.

1. The Decree of Theodoseus (6:46) [TheSludgelord]

2. Apex Predator (3:28)

3. Exile (7:48)

4. Sharpen the Blade (5:33)

5. Eyes of the Soulless (6:16) [Free Download]

6. Desolate Isolation (5:39) [NCS]

7. Erroneous (4:55)

8. My Desdemona (6:04)

Album Length: 46:32

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0 NEWS: Djent Worldwide TV Premiere PROTOSEQUENCE Live Music Video ‘GUARDIAN’

November 17, 2016
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· Music News · Protosequence

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Djent Worldwide TV Premiere PROTOSEQUENCE Live Music Video ‘GUARDIAN’

L-R – Kyle Hunter (guitar), Logan Vars (drums), Parker (guitar), Ryan Schaffler (ex-bassist), Joseph McKee (vocals)

Photo-credit: Lucas Gould

Traversing between djent and technical progressive metal, Edmonton’s PROTOSEQUENCE are ready to give fans a taste of their live performance through their exclusive premiere with Djent Worldwide TV. The video features their single ‘Guardian’ from their 2016 EP Schizophrene with live footage shot by Nick Laird Photography at local live music venue The Mercury Room. The band brought out their fans for the music video and and it can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMRKEmnCZhU

Guitarist and vocalist Parker comments on the making and release of the video:

“We have been laying low the past little while, working on getting our new EP done for 2017. We figured it was time to release that little video we shot a while ago. Also, can’t thank Nick (Laird) and Lucas (Gould) for filming this video and the fans who came out to support us. They’re the real MVP’s here!”

1. Pitiless 03:47

2. Guardian 03:18

3. Cannabis Daggers 05:02

4. Darkness Weeps 05:55

About:

Edmonton’s own Protosequence offer a rush of groovy guitar parts met with story-filled lyrics and serene, landscape-sized instrumentals that roll like hills into a valley.

Protosequence is a reference to the original genome where all life began — much like the band, which existed in principle before they even had a presence. Each of the members were lying in wait to be activated and become the strain that is now Protosequence. Kyle Hunter (guitar) was constantly crafting near-complete songs that were ready to be realized. It did not take long for Kyle and Logan Vars (drums) to finally meet. It seemed as though there were two projects destined to combine into a singular effort to form the final line-up for the band: Logan (drums), Kyle (guitar), Parker (guitar), Joseph (vocals), and Ryan (ex-bassist). Members have a long history in the Edmonton music scene, playing in bands like Anubian and In The Midst Of A Murder since the early 2000s.

The band draws influence from acts like All Shall Perish, August Burns Red, and The Black Dahlia Murder. With a foothold on their influences, they root their music in technicality while layering emotional, yet gruff vocals weaved into every track.The band transitions seamlessly through djent riffs, grinding drums, and groove elements, making their sound versatile and ever-changing. Each live performance is crafted like an album played from front to back, with each song bearing a story and painting the room like a canvas — leaving the colours and experiences on each audience member.

The band is currently planning to release another EP as a follow up to their 2016 release ‘Schizophrene’ that will be announced early 2017. Check out their website for more details: www.protosequence.com

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0 REMINDER – Wacken Metal Battle USA Band Submissions Now Open; One Champion To Play At Wacken Open Air

November 15, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle USA

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Montreal, QC – November 2016

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REMINDER – Wacken Metal Battle USA Band Submissions Now Open

One Champion To Play At Wacken Open Air

One band, one champion, thousands of metalheads!

Wacken Metal Battle USA is coming to America!

For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info). For the first time ever, Wacken Metal Battle USA is coming to America for its inaugural year and will be hosting qualifying rounds in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia (more may be announced). The national champion of those battles will perform at the 2017 festival taking place from August 3rd – 5th.

Submissions for Metal Battle USA began on October 21st and will end on December 2nd at 11:59pm EST.

Band submissions can be made at the following link: https://metalbattleusa.com/apply/

Please watch the following video trailer to see all the metal fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_xjt8Qp3TE

How it works:

Each city will hold their qualifying rounds plus city finals (dates to be determined), selecting the top band to move forward to the national finals in New York City (date to be determined) with one being selected to perform at the 28th edition of Wacken Open Air. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry.

The finalists will be selected as follows by city.

2 Finalists from Boston

2 Finalists from Philadelphia

2 Finalists from New York City
National Final in New York City

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

Official Website: http://www.metalbattlusa.com

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WackenBattleUSA

For more info on international battle, please visit: http://www.metal-battle.com

For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com

RULES:

All bands, that wish to participate in the Metal Battle, must read the following rules and guidelines. Bands who send in an application automatically agree to the rules and terms.

Your band doesn’t have a deal and isn’t about to sign to a label in the near future.
Your band can easily play a 25 minute set consisting of your own songs. (No Covers). Full set performance time is 25 mins.
PA, lighting, and sound engineer will be provided for all bands.
Backline arrangements TBA.
The bands must bring their own instruments such as guitars, bass, drum breakables, keyboards and effect pedals and may also bring and use their own guitar amps.
To keep the changeover times as short as possible, bands with left handed drummers will play as first or last band. All bands have to follow the directions given by the promoters or stage manager.
Semi playback is not allowed. All bands must play live. Background orchestrations are ok as long as all vocals, guitars and bass are live. Intros / interludes are also ok.
Jury of respected music industry folk will decide the winners each night.

If a band overruns its allotted performance-time, then the band-members should be aware of the fact that in this case their sound will be faded out. The running order for the concert will be released a few days before the event takes place.

Please note:
Travel for the winning band to go to Germany is at their own expense and accommodations at the festival will be in the form of camping in the VIP area.
Full professional back line will be provided for performance.