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0 NEWS: Industrial Monsters PROJEKT F New Single ‘Tongue’; New EP ‘The Butterfly Effect’ Out March 4th

February 22, 2016
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· Music News · Projekt F

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Montreal Industrial Monsters PROJEKT F Unleash New Single ‘Tongue’

New EP ‘The Butterfly Effect’ Out March 4th

Perfecting their industrial brand of rock/metal, PROJEKT F bring the heat on their loudest release to date with ‘The Butterfly Effect’ that discusses the torrid relationship between man and God. The EP is a continuation of their thematic discography ‘Skins’ (2013) and ‘Under The Skin’ (2014) and features their latest single ‘Tongue’, which is now streaming at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDZ8kDSbneM along with the release being available via iTunes, Friday, March 4th plus supported by a mini-tour of Quebec and Ontario performing the following dates below.

The band comments on the release:

“The concept of ”The Butterfly Effect” is based on Chaos Theory and how can things be and yet not be. Each song on the EP is the same song, but written at different moments, situations, and unfolding in various ways. Our single, “Tongue” is man talking to God, desiring forgiveness, and cutting off his own tongue in order to unite with and be one with God’s voice. Living in this folly, forming an endless loop of self-mutilation, each of the songs represents a different version of his destruction.”

‘The Butterfly Effect’ EP Tour Dates:

March 4 – Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Electriques

March 5 – Quebec City, QC @ La Source De La Martiniere

March 11 – Toronto, ON @ Nocturne

March 13 – Ottawa, ON @ Mavericks

For more info, please visit www.Projektf.net.

1. The Butterfly Effect (1:32)

2. Tongue (4:53)

3. Cut Your Wings (3:46)

4. Unbegun (3:49)

5. 03:47:09:08:1945 (1:58)

6. Fatman (4:24)

7. When the Angel Fell From the Sky (4:56)

Album Length: 25:22

About:

Projekt F was founded in 2006 by Jonh M. Miller, lead singer and main composer of the band. Inspired by rock/industrial/metal music of the 90’s, Projekt F quickly made a name for themselves in the underground music scene of Montreal. Miller was joined by William Hicks (bass) in 2010, Simon Sayz (guitar) in 2013, and Fred Linx (drums) in 2014.

Their first EP named “0000” saw the light of day in 2009 with 500 physical copies made by the band being sold out in no time, and more than 1000 digital copies downloaded. Continuing to evolve in the Montreal Industrial scene, the band accumulated a large number of shows across the Province of Quebec and Ontario with their musical originality and their intensity on stage. In 2012, the band was invited to play alongside Combichrist at the biggest industrial music festival in Canada, Kinetik Festival. During the last few years they have shared the stage with international bands such as Motionless In White, Revolting Cocks, Angelspit, Nachtmar, Left Spine Down, Slaves on Dope, New Years Day, For Today and Ice Nine Kills.

Projekt F has also had the opportunity to do a performance of their song “Room 13” in a TV pilot called “Cause and Effect” (produced by Vaas Media). Their song “Oophorectomy” is also featured in a short movie called “Purple Love” (produced by Les films de la meute), featured at the 2013 Cannes Festival.

Taking a darker and more personal musical road, Projekt F launched their album “Skins” in 2013 and 2014’s EP “Under The Skin”, which is now followed by their newest EP, “The Butterfly Effect” set for release on March 4, 2016. It is said to be a direct sequel to their previous conceptual effort ”Skins”.

MEMBERS:

Jonh M. Miller – Vocals/Piano/Synth

William Hicks – Bass

Simon Sayz – Guitar

Fred Linx– Drums

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0 NEWS: MusikUniverse Premiere Full EP Stream of Stoner Thrashers BUFFALO THEORY MTL’s ‘Skeptic Knight’; Due Out Feb 26th via Stand Productions

February 20, 2016
by Asher
· Buffalo Theory MTL · Music News

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MusikUniverse Premiere Full EP Stream of Stoner Thrashers BUFFALO THEORY MTL’s ‘Skeptic Knight’

Due Out Feb 26th via Stand Productions

Upcoming Dates:

March 18 – Montreal, QC @ Petit Cafe Campus – Event info (CD launch show)

April 2 – Gatineau. QC, @ The Minotaure w/ Inire, Inside Out, At War

Music Video – Conspiracy In Paranoland – Watch here.

Comprised of members from legendary Quebec bands Ghoulunatics, Les Ékorchés, Arseniq 33 and currently active Vantablack Warship, Montreal, QC based stoner thrash influenced metallers BUFFALO THEORY MTL return to the scene with a full stream premiere on Musik Universe of their fourth and latest offering ‘Skeptic Knight’ before its release via Stand Productions on February 26th, which is available for pre-order on iTunes here and Bandcamp here.

The EP is the follow up to 2014’s ‘Murder Trilogy’ EP and their 2012 full length ‘Heavy Ride’ and was recorded at Indica Studio in Montreal, QC where it was produced by BUFFALO THEORY MTL along with Peter Edwards (Grimskunk). Featuring five annihilating tracks each with its own eclectic flavour / twist, all will appeal highly to fans of Down, COC, Queens of the Stone Age and Black Sabbath.

To hear the full EP on Musik Univsere, please visit the following link: http://musikuniverse.mu/nouvelles/item/3856-buffalo-theory-mtl-premiere-exclusive-du-ep-skeptic-knight-sur-musik-universe

(EP artwork by Darek Kocurek)

1. Conspiracy In Paranoland (3:45)

2. Punishment (3:09)

3. Get On It (2:59)

4. Skeptic Knight (3:20)

5. Psychic Enclosure (2:37)

EP Length: 15:52

About:

BUFFALO THEORY MTL is a band of beer chugging, heavy riffing fans for the fans. Attributing their name to a scene from the pop culture 80’s TV show CHEERS (Cliff Claven explains the Buffalo theory of beer to his buddy Norm (explanation here.)) and the MTL abbreviation representing their pride for their hometown of Montreal, these seasoned veterans from the Canadian and Brazilian metal scenes are always ready to set the stage ablaze with their stoner / thrash infused metal for beer lovers around the world.

Comprised of members from legendary Quebec bands Ghoulunatics, Les Ékorchés, Arseniq 33 and currently active Vantablack Warship along with vocalist Anton Parr’s experience in thrash bands in Brazil. BUFFALO THEORY MTL’s passion for metal is truly in the blood of this quintet whose past experiences are a combined amount of over 1300 shows, 15 studio albums along with sharing the stage with bands such as Korn, Marilyn Manson, Testament and Suicidal Tendencies.

The band’s first EP ‘Live In Studio’ was released in 2010 and was later followed by their debut full length 2012’s ‘Heavy Ride’ released via Galy Records, which was then followed by their 2014 EP “Murder Trilogy’.

Now in 2016, the band returns with their third EP ‘Skeptic Knight’ set for release on February 26th via Stand Productions.

For more info, please visit https://www.facebook.com/BUFFALO-THEORY-MTL-243777113598/

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0 NEWS: Bravewords Premiere DEMISE OF THE CROWN ‘Human Denial’; Debut Self-Titled Album Out March 4th

February 19, 2016
by Asher
· Demise of The Crown · Music News

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Bravewords Premiere DEMISE OF THE CROWN ‘Human Denial’

Debut Self-Titled Album Out March 4th

Upcoming Show Dates:

April 3 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar – Wacken Metal Battle Canada – Event info

Montreal, QC’s DEMISE OF THE CROWN have teamed up withBravewords.com for the premiere of their second single ‘Human Denial’ from their upcoming debut self titled album produced by Kevin Jardine (Uplift Studios, guitarist of Slaves On Dope) and mastered by Joao Carvalho (Protest The Hero, Alexisonfire, Rush). The album is due out on March 4th (pre-order here) and features this Canadian power metal band’s strong melodic death metal and hard rock influences fused with epic choruses, classic high ranged vocals plus explosive guitar solos that are reminiscent of Eddie Van Halen with undertones of Yngwie Malmsteen sure to leave fans humming.

“This track Human Denial is one of the heavier songs on the album. The Limp Bizkit inspired intro riff was something I’ve been noodling around with, but never thought we would use, the rest of the song just unfolded from there. The lyrics have a lot of metaphors that hint at topics about revenge, torture, abuse and inhumanity. At the end there is a massive breakdown tempo change inspired by Pantera’s “This Love” and the guitar solo has a few country southern influences reminiscent of Dimebagl” comments guitarist Manuel Iradian.

To listen to ‘Human Denial’, please visit the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/bravewords-premier-demise-of-the-crown-release-new-track-human-denial

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FREE Download – We Are Invincible – here.

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1. We Are Invincible (4:23)

2. Human Denial (4:20)

3. Save Me (3:35)

4.Sides Of The Wave (4:30)

5. Don’t Worry (4:36)

6. Cold Dead Eyes (4:47)

7. Eons (4:37)

Album Length: 30:50

About:

Brandish your weapons and bare your teeth in the battle for new world order with Montreal’s power metal quintet, Demise Of The Crown. They run the gambit from melodic power metal to hard rock weaved together with soaring solos reminiscent of Eddie Van Halen with undertones of Yngwie Malmsteen. The band’s sound has developed from progressive to a heavy metal band that has a pop format structure to the music in order to lure people into the realm of metal. Through many years of playing music with different people in the Montreal scene and slowly forming the official line up in 2014. Each member have spent their time paying dues in the local community and have banded together with the same goal and vision for a band determined to shake the foundation of power metal.

Guitarist, Manuel Iradian writes all the music, then handed off to Kevin “Kevy Metal” (drummer) to dress up each song with his high-speed, galloping rhythms, finally, Darren Beadman crafts the anthemic lyrics rousing crowds to chant along with an anarchistic frenzy. Each song is rooted in all basic human emotions; anger, lust, depression, happiness, death and revenge.

Influenced by headliners like Nevermore, Avenged Sevenfold, Opeth, Pantera, and Faith No More, the band is working their way up the royal blood line to cause chaos right alongside their heroes. They have performed with iconic bands like Hellyeah, Devin Townsend Project, 3 Inches Of Blood, Katatonia and Firewind. The band will be releasing their debut self titled full-length on March 4th, 2016 in all its hectic and melodic glory.

For more info, please visit https://www.facebook.com/Demise-of-the-Crown-58357974949/

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0 NEWS: PureGrainAudio Premiere VAN HALST ‘Questions’; New Album ‘World of Make Believe’ Out March 4th

February 18, 2016
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· Music News · Van Halst

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PureGrainAudio Premiere VAN HALST ‘Questions’

New Album ‘World of Make Believe’ Out March 4th

Photo Credit: Renee Robyn

Song Stream – World of Make Believe – Listen here.

Music Video – Save Me – Watch here.

Edmonton, AB’s VAN HALST is a fierce, empowering force of hard rock fused with metal. A project, which began as a solo artist 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. Their forthcoming 2016 album ‘World of Make Believe’ is set for release on March 4th and before its release VAN HALST have teamed up for their third single ‘Questions’, which can be heard at the following link below.

Vocalist Kami Van Halst comments about the track:

“I wrote Questions with my sister Brittney Grabill. This song deals with victim blaming and how the victims of sexual assault are often criticized and blamed for putting themselves in the vulnerable position, which allowed them to be abused or exploited. This is wrong, we should not be blaming or scrutinizing the victims of abuse. We need to remove the stigma and put the blame where it rightly belongs- on the abuser.”

Listen to ‘Questions’ at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/van-halst-questions-exclusive-song-stream-premiere

Track Listing: Van Halst – World of Make Believe
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

Upcoming Shows:

March 31 – Edmonton, AB @ The Mercury Room (Wacken Metal Battle Canada)

April 2 – Edmonton, AB @ Filthy McNasty’s (CD Release Show)

April 29 – Calgary, AB @ Overtime Sports Bar (Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio Fest) – Event info

More about Van Halst:

The band’s influences stay true to goth rock, Kami Van Halst demonstrates 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 judgemental 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 Strathon J. Bajowsky (Havok Way) 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 main writing forces for the band are Kami and Scott working together to give listeners a vivid image of social injustices. The band’s live performance is a theatric experience as the utilize full-costumes, make-up and stage props.

For more info, please visit www.vanhalstmusic.com

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0 NEWS: Seattle‬ Prog Metallers RHINE Premiere ‘P.R.E.Y’ Video On SkullsNBones.com! New Album ‘An Outsider’ Out Now!

February 18, 2016
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· Music News · Rhine

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Seattle‬ Prog Metallers RHINE Premiere ‘P.R.E.Y’ Video On SkullsNBones.com!

New Album ‘An Outsider’ Out Now!

L-R – Gabe Tachell – Guitar/Vocals, James Porter – Bass, Carlos Delgado – Drums, Alex Smolin – Guitar – Photo Credit – Megan Treasure – MeganTreasure.com

Inviting fans of experimental prog metal to hear their latest album ‘An Outsider’ released on Feb 5th, Seattle’s RHINE have teamed up with SkullsNBones.comfor the premiere of their video for ‘P.R.E.Y.’

Band founder, guitarist and vocalist Gabe Tachell comments:

“This is our very serious and professional video for our very serious viking metal song. Enjoy!”

To watch ‘P.R.E.Y.’, please visit http://skullsnbones.com/rhine-p-r-e-y-exclusive-video-premiere/

‘An Outsider’ is available on CD and digital download here and is the follow up to RHINE‘s 2011 debut ‘Duality’, which was first a solo effort by band founder Gabriel Tachell (guitar and vocals) whom is now joined by Alex Smolin on guitar (ex-Metameric), James Porter on bass (Ideofone), and Carlos Delgado (Inferion, ex-Death Crowned King) to collaborate on this project.

A full album stream can be heard at the following links on Bandcamp andSoundcloud.

Track Listing of Album: RHINE – An Outsider

1. Dreaming of Death (11:46)

2. The Spell of Dark Water (6:20)

3. An Outsider (10:05)

4. Somewhere (3:59)

5. Paralyzed (10:50)

6. Dissolved in Fire (7:53)

7. P.R.E.Y. (5:31)

8. Into the Unknown (6:34)

9. Shipwrecked In Stasis (3:02)

10. Fragments (8:21)

Upcoming Shows:

Feb 20 – Seattle, WA – Kraken Bar (CD Release Show) – Event info

About:

Seattle’s Rhine are seamlessly connecting German thrash metal with Swedish death metal much like their namesake, the Rhine River. The founder of the group Gabriel Tachell named it such for its simplicity and as a metaphor for fluidity and change. The band started in 2011 with the release of their first album ‘Duality’ which was at first a solo effort by Tachell (guitar and vocals) and eventually led to a full band. He is now joined by Alex Smolin on guitar (ex-Metameric), James Porter on bass (Ideofone), and Carlos Delgado (Inferion, ex-Death Crowned King) to collaborate on this project.

Rhine are primarily producing epic, progressive songs and yet others flow to the mouth of the river where there is a culmination of black, death, and thrash metal, occasionally tinged with classical, folk and other styles. The band has a certain frantic unpredictability in terms of songwriting and structure while the moody vocals gently ride over the extreme precision of the guitar, drum, and bass. The four-piece are experimental in their intentions, yet melodically and rhythmically catchy with the delivery. Tachell is the primary inspiration for the current material, referencing experiences in his life from emotional turmoil, health issues, fairy tales, to dreams of finding corpses floating in a swamp. Their interesting themes and energetic music has been evolving into a unique and distinctive sound.

Live, Rhine is an unbridled horse that emotes a nervous uncertainty of what is next compositionally and emotionally. The band bases their performance on the backbone of the band — guitar, vocals, bass, and drums, and they definitely don’t shy away from the challenges of playing music like this live without the help of backing tracks. Their latest release ‘An Outsider’ is slated for February 5, 2016 and while it may not be heavier than the previous release, it is certainly more advanced in terms of playing, songwriting, vocal performance and production. It includes tracks featuring german lyrics, completely improvised solos and an overall human-ness that is often lost amongst other high level metal productions in this age of quantizing and autotuning. Rhine are one band that has grown into a machine that is not to be missed.

For more info, please visit www.RhineOfficial.com.

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0 NEWS: Exclaim! Premiere ‘So Fine’ by Canadian Neo-Rock Nerds Double Experience; New Album ‘Unsaved Progress’ Out April 8th

February 18, 2016
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· Double Experience · Music News

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Exclaim! Premiere ‘So Fine’ by Canadian Neo-Rock Nerds Double Experience; New Album ‘Unsaved Progress’ Out April 8th

This spring, Canadian neo-rock nerds Double Experience are coming back with their third album entitled “Unsaved Progress” set for release on April 8th via their own label Colfax Music. The Ottawa-based trio are taking the next step from their previous album – initially released exclusively on collectible trading cards – by utilizing classic video-game inspired artwork and packaging.

Their first single ‘So Fine’ is now streaming exclusively on Exclaim! at the following link: http://exclaim.ca/music/article/double_experience-so_fine

Guitarist Brock Tinsley explains, “Each line of the chorus correlates to one of five periodic elements that spell out the song title. Usually, topics like ‘chemistry’ and ‘rock music’ belong in very distant universes from each other. Being able to connect our music to these topics was a fun exercise in mischief that became the basis for our whole album.”

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

The album was brought to life with the help of Al Jacob and Kit Walters (HE IS LEGEND) at Warrior Sound in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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

1. So Fine (3:19)

2. AAA (3:17)

3. The Glimmer Shot (3:23)

4. See You Soon (2:57)

5. Impasse (3:44)

6. Exposure Exposure (2:54)

7. Death of Lucidity (3:17)

8. Godzilla (3:57)

9. Weakened Warriors (3:33)

Album Length: 30:24

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

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0 NEWS: THE MOUNTAIN MAN Offer Free Download ‘Bloodlust’ via Yell Magazine; EP Due Out March 25th

February 17, 2016
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· Music News · The Mountain Man

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THE MOUNTAIN MAN Erupts Onto The Music Scene With ‘Bloodlust’ Free Download via YELL! Magazine (EP March 25)

Upcoming Show Dates:

Feb 26 – Mission, BC @ Captains Cabin Pub – Event info

March 18 – Abbotsford, BC @ Phoenix Ballroom – Event info

(L-R) – Jordan Orr (Guitar), Tevyn Pacey (Bass), Parker Lane (Vocals), Ryan McCreedy (Drums), Tyson Tambellini (Guitar) (Photo credit: Shimon Karmel)

Vancouver is known for various sightings from the famous Ogopogo to the fabled Sasquatch, the untamable metal force that is THE MOUNTAIN MAN are debuting their title track from their 2016 EP ‘Bloodlust’ on YELL! Magazine. Their EP is slated for release Friday, March 25. The entire album was purposefully written to leave the true interpretation to the listener. The title track is one of the more obvious songs written to be an aggressive, frenzied single entirely written with hatred. The album is available for pre-order here: Bandcamp (https://mountainmanmetal.bandcamp.com/)

YELL! Magazine is streaming ‘Bloodlust’ here: http://www.yellmagazine.com/mountain-men-bloodlust-free-download/106549/

Vocalist Parker comments on the track:

“We’re real excited for this record, it’s been months and we finally get to unleash the beast. We’re confident that there will be a song on here for everyone.”

1. Backhand of God

2. Bloodlust

3. Open Graves

4. The Great Decay

5. Ghost

About:

Vancouver’s rugged outdoors-metallers, The Mountain Man, deliver a diverse blend of hard-hitting music, paying homage to the Sasquatch through crushing riffs and blaring drums. This band is all Canadian; celebrating camping, plaid, beer, and above all else energetic metal. Parker (ex-BRAUHEIST) gets straight to the point with his raw, gruff vocals and lyrics filled with animosity that cut through the instruments like an unyielding axe. Each song is like a hand-drawn map guiding fans through the British Columbian wilderness. While the first half is complete, the second half is up to the listener to build their own path and take what they will from each track.

The band developed their sound from listening to groups like The Black Dahlia Murder, Crowbar, Gojira, Lamb of God, and Black Sabbath, taking to heart the importance of dedicating their lives to their craft. Tevyn Pacey (Bass), Ryan McCreedy (Drums), Parker (Vocals), Tyson Tambellini (Rhythm Guitar), and Jordan Orr (Lead Guitar) are like woodsmen secluded from civilization with nothing but their instruments to craft doomy, yet frantic metal. They harness a variety of metal genres and bend them to their will.

The Mountain Man are releasing their debut EP Bloodlust on Friday, March 25, 2016. The five song EP is purposefully open ended so that listeners can interpret each song and find meaning for themselves. More information can be found at https://mountainmanmetal.bandcamp.com

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0 ARMSTRONG METAL FEST Add More Bands To 2016 Line Up; Early Bird PreSale Tickets Available Now!

February 17, 2016
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· Armstrong Metal Fest · Music News

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ARMSTRONG METAL FEST Add More Bands To 2016 Line Up; Early Bird PreSale Tickets Available Now!

Online Store Now Open!

Promo Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9zHeA2pKWs

Already unveiling the first twelve bands for their 2016 line up, Armstrong Metalfest is proud to reveal its next batch of bands for the fest taking place on July 15th and 16th in Armstrong, BC at the Hassen Arena. This year’s fest plansto showcase a high caliber of Western Canadian and international bands, which will include one winning band from BrokenNeckRadio.com’s People Choice Contest where one band will be selected by public to vote to play the stage at this year’s AMF. Full Details on band submissions can be found here (deadline to enter Feb 20th).

Bands confirmed this week for AMF are the following:

Apollyon (Kelowna, BC) – http://apollyon-ca.bandcamp.com

Entity (Winnipeg, MB) – http://entitywinnipeg.bandcamp.com

Eye of Horus (Edmonton, AB) – http://eyeofhorusofficial.bandcamp.com

Inverted Serenity (Winnipeg, MB) – http://invertedserenity.bandcamp.com

Odinfist (Armstrong, BC) – http://odinfist.bandcamp.com

Saints of Death (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.saintsofdeath.com

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Bands previously confirmed:

Apprentice (Vancouver, BC) – http://apprenticevancouver.bandcamp.com

ArkenFire (Kelowna, BC) – http://www.arkenfire.com

Black Wizard (Vancouver, BC) – http://blackwizard.bandcamp.com

BLËED (Edmonton, AB) – http://www.bleedband.com

Cryptic Enslavement (Nanaimo, BC) – http://crypticenslavement.bandcamp.com

DEAD ASYLUM (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/deadasylum

DropDeadFred (Kelowna, BC) – http://dropdeadfredcanada.bandcamp.com

Kataplexis (Calgary, AB) – http://kataplexis.bandcamp.com

Leave the Living (Red Deer, AB) – http://www.leavetheliving.bandcamp.com

Noire (Winnipeg, MB) – http://deathboundrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-reverence

Nomad (Enderby, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/nomadmetalband

Revenger (Vancouver, BC) – http://revengermusic.bandcamp.com

Slagduster (Grand Forks, BC) – http://slagduster.com

Trollband (Edmonton, AB/ Vancouver, BC) – http://www.trollband.bandcamp.com

Tyrants Demise (Winnipeg, MB) – http://tyrantsdemise.bandcamp.com

Vehement Dissent (Edmonton, AB) – http://soundcloud.com/user-190217290/desolation-sound-1

W.M.D (Calgary, AB) – http://www.wmdofficial.com

XUL (Vernon, BC) – http://xulmetal.bandcamp.com

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Early Bird Presale have begun!

Tickets prices as follows:
– $90 limited early bird Presale, online only (November 1st to January 31st)
– $120 regular presale (February 1st to July 14)
– $160 at the door.

Tickets can be purchased at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/tickets/

Upcoming AMF Partner Events:

Feb 18 – Vernon, BC @ The Green – West Metal Entertainment Presents – AMF 2015 Year in Review – Event info

April 23 – Kelowna, BC @ Flashbacks Nightclub – West Metal Entertainment Presents w/ Kalmah, Vesperia, Xul, DropDeadFred – Event info

About:

Taking influence from Europe’s music festival circuit, Armstrong Metal Fest is a heavy metal celebration that encourages metal heads from across Canada and the globe to mosh and camp with the backdrop of great outdoors of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. What started as a backyard party in 2009 with nothing but eleven local metal bands such as Terrifier, Xul and Odinfist to name a few, has grown into a a huge success admired by the Western Canadian Metal scene. 2016 will be the eighth year of the festival and is planned to be the largest year for music and attendance yet. This year’s team of organizers known as the West Metal Entertainment Society is the most dedicated to date and are excited to present an incredible line up along with some changes to come for AMF 2016. Previous years of the festival have seen line ups with Cattle Decapitation, Suffocation, Anciients, Bison BC, Striker, Crimson Shadows, Holy Grail, Archspire, Cryptopsy, Unleash The Archers, Divinity, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy, Vesperia, XUL, Odinfist, Death Toll Rising, Gomorrah among many others .

For more info, please visit www.ArmstrongMetalFest.ca

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Calgary Metal Fest – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com

Farmageddon Open Air – http://www.farmageddon.ca

Loud As Hell – http://www.loudashell.com

Sponsors:

Broken Neck Radio – http://www.brokenneckradio.com

Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio – http://www.xtrememetalradio.ca

Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com

Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com

No Messiah – http://www.nomessiah.net

PureGrainAudio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com

Rancho Vignola – http://www.ranchovignola.com

The Green – http://www.thegreen.ca

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0 NEWS: Blabbermouth Premiere NECRONOMICON ‘I (Bringer Of Light)’; Blabbermouth Premiere NECRONOMICON ‘I (Bringer Of Light)’ New Album ‘Advent of The Human God’ via Season of Mist (March 18 EU/March 25 NA)

February 17, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · Necronomicon

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Montreal, QC – February 17, 2016

Album Promo Request here.

For fans of Behemoth, Cradle of Filth, Abbath, Immortal, Dimmu Borgir

Season of Mist | EPK | Facebook | Twittter @NecronomicoN_ca | Youtube

Blabbermouth Premiere NECRONOMICON ‘I (Bringer Of Light)’

New Album ‘Advent of The Human God’ via Season of Mist (March 18 EU/March 25 NA)

Necronomicon - photo - Credit - Myriam Francoeur

Photo Credit – Myriam Francoeur

Album Teaser Video – Watch here.

Delivering a lethal dose of symphonic, blackened death, Montreal, QC metal masters NECRONOMICON are returning in 2016 with their latest offering‘Advent of The Human God’ set to be unleashed via Season of Mist on March 18th for Europe and March 25th for North America / rest of the world. The brutal assaulting soundtrack is the follow up to their previous SOM release 2013’s ‘Rise of The Elder Ones’. ‘Advent of the Human God’ sees NECRONOMICON at the height of their powers and is the veteran band’s definitive album to date with tracks like ‘The Golden Gods’, ‘Unification of the Four Pillars’, ‘Crown of Thorns’ and ‘I Bringer of Light’ that demonstrate how deadly their extreme metal can be. Album pre-order available at h ttp://smarturl.it/NecronomShop

Blabbermouth.net has teamed up NECRONOMICON for the premiere of their second single ‘I (Bringer of Light)‘, which can be heard at the following link: http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/new-song-premiere-necronomicons-i-bringer-of-light/

Vocalist Rob The Witch comments on the track:

“The most blamed, the most hated and the most envied , the choice made at the crossed road to be at peace with darkness and glowing like a thousand suns. Pure and true.”

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

About:
With ‘Advent Of The Human God’, NECRONOMICON present themselves 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” Tremblay in the deep northern part of Canadian province Quebec, called the “Fjord of Saguenay”.

The Canadian veterans keep their tracks 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.

NECRONOMICON 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 for NECRONOMICON, 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’. Lay back and enjoy the darkness!

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0 SILENT LINE Post Metal Cover of One Direction’s ‘Drag Me Down’

February 16, 2016
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· Music News · Silent Line

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SILENT LINE Post Metal Cover of One Direction’s ‘Drag Me Down’

New Concept Album ‘Shattered Shores’ Out Now!

Upcoming Show Dates:

March 11 – Edmonton, AB @ The Mercury Room (Wacken Metal Battle Canada) – Event info

Adam Kallstrom (drums), Randy Bergh (guitar), Matthew Massinon (clean vocals), Andy Sidloski (bass), Mike Burton (vocals, guitar)

Album Stream – Idobi Howl | Soundcloud | Youtube

Bonnyville, AB melodic metal band SILENT LINE have posted a metal cover version of One Direction’s hit single ‘Drag Me Down’ because sometimes metalheads need to demonstrate their guilty pleasure for pop music.

“We were just looking to make a funny cover that isn’t serious by any stretch of the imagination. We thought it would be hilarious to try and turn such a straightforward boy band song into our style of melodic metal. Some people in the band – not naming any names – are on the fence about releasing it, but I think it will get some laughs and hopefully a few new fans! Don’t take it too seriously, and if you want to see what our original material sounds like check out our SoundCloud page or come see us live on March 11th for the Wacken Metal Battles in Edmonton at The Mercury Room!” comments guitarist Mike Burton.

To listen to ‘Drag Me Down’, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x_60IK1nNk

Album stream ‘Shattered Shores‘ – https://soundcloud.com/silentlineofficial/sets/shattered-shores/

Album Purchase: https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/silentline

About ‘Shattered Shores’:

Producing heavy and melodic music with an orchestral flair rooted in death metal, Bonnyville, AB SILENT LINE‘s ‘Shattered Shores’ first concept album is now available to follow up their 2012 LP ‘Born of Dying Star’. The title track is split into two parts, and throughout the album several thematic riffs and lyrics are repeated, creating a motif for listeners. The title references being stranded and trapped forever as the shores become more eroded and the reality of isolation sets in. The lyrics revolve around the themes of overcoming hardships, anxiety, and “weathering the storm” in order to persevere. A single person is referred to throughout the album and everything is told from their point of view as they wander, stuck on the island — unsure of how they got there, and unsure if they will ever leave.

Track Listing: Silent Line – Shattered Shores
1. Frost of The Night (5:46)
2. Erosion (3:52)
3. Black And White (3:21)
4. Shattered Shores I Timeless Night (5:45)
5. Summer Song (5:40)
6. Starfall (4:08)
7. Shattered Shores II A New Beginning (8:08)
8. Into The Chasm (4:39)
9. The Faceless Shadow (6:24)
10. Embrace the End (5:19)
Album Length: 53:07

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

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