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0 NEWS: Decibel Mag Exclusive Premiere DIVINITY EP ‘The Immortalist Part 2. Momentum’ Due Out Feb 5th

January 28, 2016
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· Divinity · Music News

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Decibel Mag Exclusive Premiere DIVINITY EP ‘The Immortalist Part 2. Momentum’ Due Out Feb 5th

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Calgary, AB progressive death metal band DIVINITY are gearing up for the release of their upcoming EP ‘The Immortalist Part 2. Momentum’ set to be unleashed on February 5th to follow 2013’s ‘The Immortalist – Part 1 – Awestruck’. But before it hits your speakers, the band have teamed up with Decibel Magazinefor the exclusive EP Premiere via the following link: http://decibelmagazine.com/blog/2016/1/26/divinity-back-where-they-belong

Vocalist Sean Jenkins comments:

“This new release is Part 2 of a trilogy EP concept we’ve been working on since 2013. These four new songs continue to develop our storyline of ‘The Immortalist’ and we look forward to finishing our trilogy EP with a release of Part 3 by the end of this year. The song ‘DMT’ features guest vocals by Björn ‘Speed’ Strid of Soilwork and we think he did an amazing performance.Thanks to the pro mixing/mastering skills of Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy) at The Grid. We couldn’t be more happy with how this entire EP turned out.”

‘The Immortalist Part 2. Momentum’ was produced by DIVINITY and mixed and mastered by Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy) at The Grid studio in Montreal along with artwork created by Justin Totemical. The EP is also part of DIVINITY‘s EP trilogy series that will lead up to a full length release later in 2016.

Track listing and EP artwork revealed below.

Manhunt (4:24)
PsyWar (6:34)
DMT (7:33)
Momentum (5:26)

EP Length: 24:00

The Immortalist – Trilogy Overview

DIVINITY have decided to release a full-length album in a different way. They are going to create a 3 part series of 4-song EPs that will develop a full length concept album they are calling ‘The Immortalist’. Doing an Indiegogo campaign in 2012, the band was able to gather enough support to get the production rolling. In April 2013, the band released the first of three EPs entitled, ‘The Immortalist, Part 1 – Awestruck’, which put the trilogy EP idea into motion. With ‘The Immortalist, Part 2 –Momentum’ being released in early February 2016, this leaves Part 3 left to complete and the band is already on top of the writing/recording process for the final 4 songs. Once all 3 EPs are complete, DIVINITY will release an LP version as a 12 song full-length album which is slated to be released later this year.

About:

DIVINITY is made up of 5 musicians with 4 of them being original members of nearly 20 years of playing together. They’ve been described as Progressive Death Metal and compared to bands such as Soilwork, Strapping Young Lad, Death, and Fear Factory.

Current Line-up:

Sean Jenkins – Vocals

Jeff Waite – Vocals

James Duncan – Guitars

Brett Duncan – Drums

Keith Branston – Bass

DIVINITY, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, started in 1997 and began playing live shows in 1999. In 2001, the band released its first EP album called “Intensify”, which received a lot of local (Canadian) praise. A music video was released for the song “World of Pain” in 2003.

Fast forward to 2007, DIVINITY independently releases their first full-length album called “Allegory” and is picked up by Nuclear Blast Records just 3 months after the independent release. Obviously, this was a major turning point for the band!

In 2008, DIVINITY took on it’s first major tour by joining the Summer Slaughter Canada tour. This gave them the opportunity to connect to high-caliber booking agents and other acts such as Dying Fetus, Whitechapel, and Necrophagist.

Then in 2010, DIVINITY spent its time creating their 2nd full-length album called “The Singularity”,which was released under Candlelight Records with a very positive response from numerous reviewers and listeners. Since the release of The Singularity, DIVINITY has toured Canada numerous times over and has received countless support and praise from around the world.

Currently, The band looks forward to finishing the release of The Immortalist Trilogy and doing follow up touring to support it later this year!

For more info, please visit www.Divinity.ca.

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0 NEWS: NECRONOMICON Unleash New Track ‘Unification of The Four Pillars’ via Bravewords; New Album ‘Advent of The Human God’ via Season of Mist

January 28, 2016
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· Music News · Necronomicon

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NECRONOMICON Unleash New Track ‘Unification of The Four Pillars’ via Bravewords

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

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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’ seesNECRONOMICON 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

Bravewords has teamed up NECRONOMICON for the premiere of their first single ‘Unification of The Four Pillars‘, which can be heard at the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-necronomicon-premier-unification-of-the-four-pillars-audio-streaming

Vocalist Rob The Witch comments on the track:

“When Mother Earth decides to show the human race who’s in charge, you become one with all or get wiped out, no politics, weapons or religions will protect you from the cycle of life.”

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 NEWS: GOMORRAH Announce Vancouver CD Release Show Feb 27th For ‘The Haruspex’

January 27, 2016
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Kelowna Death Metal Architects GOMORRAH Announce Vancouver CD Release Show Feb 27th For ‘The Haruspex’

L-R: Gomorrah Current Line Up | Jeff Bryan (Vocals) | Bowen Matheson (Guitars) Photo Credit – Sheldon Dent

Kelowna, BC’s leading death metal architects GOMORRAH announce they will be hosting a CD release show in Vancouver, BC on February 27th @ 333 Clark with support from AngelMaker, Wormwitch, Atrous Leviathan and Vermin. Full event details can be found here.

GOMORRAH unleashed their new album ‘The Haruspex’ on Jan 15, 2016 viaTest Your Metal Records to follow up their 2013 debut album ‘Perception’. The album is now streaming in full and available digitally plus on CD along with a BastionXGomorrah collaboration long-sleeve T-shirt. To get your copy and listen to the brutality of ‘The Haruspex’, please visit the following link: http://gomorrahofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-haruspex

Guitarist Bowen Matheson comments on the album:

“Jeff Bryan and I recorded the album at my home here in the Okanagan Valley, and we did the absolute majority of the writing in the pre-production and production stages. So much of the material had existed from several years ago, but was completely overhauled and reworked several times to end up in these tracks. We weren’t afraid to try things out and work over several revisions, or to take our hands off of a few of the songs that we felt very comfortable with after only the first revision. Jeff wrote the lyrics for the tracks in less than two months, and a lot of them were written and finalized in the vocal tracking stage, in front of the microphone.

We weren’t afraid to enable our music with production techniques. Many reviews have figured that we used samples or synthesizers in the songs, however the reality is that all of these droning noises, stutters, and otherwise ‘industrial’ sounds are actually either electric guitar or bass guitar, and abusing these instruments in front of their amplifiers with only two guitar effect pedals. The rest of these noises you hear are the interaction with the instrument and their environment.

We then delivered all of the tracks to Stuart McKillop of Rain City Recorders for mixing, and he blew us away. It didn’t take him long at all to catch onto what we were going for, and his consistency from one track to the next brought the tracks to the highest musical apex they could reach. Brad Boatright of Audiosiege handled the mastering, and he made certain that the product was of the outstanding final production quality for us. Brad has really yielded an outstanding quality for so many other abrasive sub-genres of metal and hardcore and he delivered that exact pinnacle of quality for us on this record as well.” – Bowen Matheson

Track Listing: The Haruspex

1. Imperial (1:55)

2. Nine Kings of Sulphur (3:17)

3. Carcosa (2:31)

4. Dismantling The Throne (2:59)

5. Sitra Achra (3:51)

6. Crowns of Flesh (3:50)

7. Cerulean (3:05)

8. Venom and Rapture (4:14)

9. Architects (1:33)

10. The Mark of Veritas (3:40)

Album Length: 30:59

About:

GOMORRAH, originally formed in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia as a black metal outfit in 2006, has now grown into an assaulting death metal band – ready to unleash their boundary-pushing extreme sound on their second full-length album. The forthcoming album ‘The Haruspex’ is to be released on January 15, 2016 on Canadian label Test Your Metal Records.

“We have stepped up the quality of everything: the pre production, writing, structuring, lyrics, performances, mix and master have all been improved. The combination of those improvements translates to a major difference between our previous recordings, and the single “A Disaster’s Nightmare” – as well as our forthcoming full-length ‘The Haruspex’. Improvement, through effort and time.” Comments guitarist Bowen Matheson.

Their name is associated with a historical reference to a city mentioned in the Book of Genesis, the Qur’an and Hadith, the Torah, and the New Testament. The bands music conveys a claustrophobic animosity, through punishing guitar work, high-speed drumming, and guttural vocals. The lyrics provide an accessible gateway into the stories told in each song.

Gomorrah has shared the stage with Suffocation, Cryptopsy, Archspire, Ancients, Striker, Origin, Beyond Creation, King Parrot, Ninjaspy, KenMode, Bison BC, The Agonist, Fuck The Facts, The Order of Chaos, Slumlord, and Fall City Fall.

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0 NEWS: Seattle Thrashers FALLEN ANGELS Announce Feb. Show Dates w/ Act of Defiance and Nervosa

January 27, 2016
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Seattle Thrashers FALLEN ANGELS Announce Feb. Show Dates w/ Act of Defiance and Nervosa

Stream New Single ‘Into The Abyss’ via Revolver Mag

New Album Out ‘World In Decay’ Produced By Legendary Thrash Producer Michael Rosen

L- R – Steve Spitzbart – Drums, Bradzilla – Vocals, Erik Hanson – Guitars, Carl Larsson – Bass, Matt Be Roth – Guitars (Photo Credit – Aaron Meyers)

Video – Nightmare – Watch here + Free Song Download here.

Song Stream – Forsaken Existence – Listen here.

FALLEN ANGELS announce they will be local support for their Seattle shows with Act Of Defiance, the metal super group that features guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer Shawn Drover (ex-Megadeth members), vocalist Henry Derek (ex-Scar the Martyr frontman) and bassist Matt Bachand (Shadows Fall guitarist) on Feb 5th at Fun House along with supporting Brazilian all female thrash band Nervosa on Feb 9th at Studio Seven.

Upcoming Show Dates:

Feb 5 – Seattle, WA – Fun House – Event info

Feb 9 – Seattle, WA – Studio Seven – Event info

In additional news, FALLEN ANGELS teamed up with Revolver Magazine last week for the stream of their latest single ‘Into The Abyss’ in support of their third studio release ‘World In Decay’ produced by Grammy award winning metal producer/engineer Michael Rosen (Forbidden, Testament, Death Angel, Flotsam and Jetsam, Tesla, Vicious Rumors).

To listen to ‘Into The Abyss’, please visit the following link: http://www.revolvermag.com/news/fallen-angels-release-new-single-into-the-abyss.html

‘World In Decay’ was released on August 4th via their indie label Cyberdyne Records to follow 2010’s ‘Engines of Oppression’ and 2008 debut ‘Rise From Ashes’ released on Metal On Metal Records. To order ‘World In Decay’, please visithere.

Track Listing – Fallen Angels – World In Decay

1. The Hammer’s Blow (4:25)

2. Nightmare (4:58) [Free Download]

3. Forsaken Existence (5:05) [Video]

4. Leading the Blind (4:36)

5. Fire At Eden’s Gate (6:13)

6. Into The Abyss (5:39)

7. The Hour of the Time (5:40)

8. Mortis Ex Machina (4:28)

Album Length: 41:08

About:

Capturing the classic thrash sound of the Big Four in their prime; early Metallica, Testament, Slayer, and Megadeth as well as lesser known cult heroes Exodus, Annihilator, Forbidden and Havok. FALLEN ANGELS is influenced by a wide range of 80’s thrash as well as classic metal from the 70’s and 80’s. The band combines these elements in a fresh, modern sounding album with the explosive riffs and solos that one might have expected to hear on the radio around 1989. FALLEN ANGELS is a band that thrash fans and more classic metal oriented fans can agree on because the music is catchy but also very aggressive.

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

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0 OBSCENE EXTREME 2016 – INSECT WARFARE Exclusive Show @ OEF 2016!

January 26, 2016
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· Music News · Obscene Extreme America Fest

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OBSCENE EXTREME 2016 – INSECT WARFARE Exclusive Show @ OEF 2016!

Our most wildest dreams have been heard and the grindcore machine from Texas is back!!! INSECT WARFARE!!!

Thousands of grinders all over the world have been waiting for this moment for many years and now it is here! An exclusive show at Obscene Extreme fest and a comeback OEF have been impatiently waiting for!!!

INSECT WARFARE will crush the Trutnov Battlefield with a power of grind hurricane!!! Precise riffs, intense cyclone. OEF are expecting nothing less!!! This band has ruled the world with their ingenious album “World Extermination” that brought an awesome portion of totally devastating music!!!

Uargh! You just cannot miss that!!! OEF’s enthusiasm knows no limits!!! Where is July?

INSECT WARFARE – OEF webpage > http://www.obsceneextreme.cz/en/bands/detail/id/insect-warfare/2016

Video INSECT WARFARE – World Extermination > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voSHK1bAIN4

INSECT WARFARE – An exclusive show at Obscene Extreme fest and a comeback we have been impatiently waiting for!!!

OBSCENE EXTREME 2016
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0 REMINDER – Canadian Bands: BRUTAL BATTLE CUBA Submissions Now Open!

January 26, 2016
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· Brutal Battle CUBA · Music News

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REMINDER – Canadian Bands: BRUTAL BATTLE CUBA Submissions Now Open!

Win Your Slot On Brutal Fest Tour

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BRUTAL BATTLE CUBA is proud to announce submissions are now open for independent Canadian metal bands in Oshawa, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, Fredericton and Moncton to submit to this year’s first ever competition. One group will win a performing slot on this year’s 2016 BRUTAL SUMMER FEST TOURline up where they will be playing in front hundreds of Cuban metalheads each night from Aug 18-28.

Quebec’s Chariots of The Gods alongside touring front man Chase Wilson from Ontario’s Darkness in Aurora were the first Canadian metal band ever to join the fest in 2014.

“We have been working on this project for a while and we are really excited that it is finally happening! It’s a great opportunity for bands to experience touring outside of Canada and getting the chance to share the stage with international bands. Chase Wilson and I were part of the first Canadian metal band to tour Cuba in 2014. The cultural immersion as well as the musical experience really makes it a Brutal Fest!” comments BBC organizer Rich O’Neil.

For full submission details and rules, please visit the following link (deadline to submit application is February 10 at 11:59pm EST): http://www.piranhaproductions.ca/soumission.php

10 Fun Facts To Why You Should Apply To Brutal Battle CUBA:

1- Between 2010 and 2015, more than 55 foreign bands have toured the Brutal Fest. France, Switzerland, UK, Belgium, Italy Hungary, Canada, USA, Denmark, Finland, Costa Rica, Sweden Chili, Mexico…

2- Every show, but one, is outdoor. 6/7

3- Beer cost less than $2 in Cuba.

4- You can have a good meal for less than $2 during the tour.

5- Rum is so cheap, you better buy a whole bottle than ordering some rum and coke.

6- Every hotel is reserved in advance so bands don’t have to take care of finding a place in each city.

7- Lots of Cuban fans! They will ask for AUTOGRAPHS. Bring a Sharpie!!

8- There will be days off during the tour to visit and enjoy Cuba.

9- Cuba has an official Rock Agency located in la Havana.

10- There is no music shop in Cuba. We will try to raise some money to bring them some instruments.

What is BRUTAL SUMMER FEST TOUR?

It’s a seven date tour with five to seven international bands, ten crew members, two bus drivers and one big bus on the road for two weeks across Cuba.

The selected Canadian band will share the stage with five or six other talented international bands every night and will be on the road during the day visiting every aspect of the Cuban culture.

Not only will the winning band be sent to tour with Brutal Fest in Cuba with tour shirts and promo stickers, but they will also have the opportunity to be endorsed by companies such as InTune Guitar Picks and SoulTone Cymbals as well as a few other great prizes from their sponsors.

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0 NEWS: Metal Nation Radio Streaming STRIKER’s New Single ‘Out For Blood’; New Album ‘Stand In The Fire’ Out Feb 5th

January 26, 2016
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Metal Nation Radio Streaming STRIKER’s New Single ‘Out For Blood’; New Album ‘Stand In The Fire’ Out Feb 5th

Track Listing ‘Stand In The Fire’:

1. Phoenix Lights (3:38)

2. Out For Blood (3:51)

3. Too Late (4:52) [Video]

4. Stand In the Fire (3:39)

5. The Iron Never Lies (4:06)

6. Escape From Shred City (2:53)

7. Outlaw (4:35)

8. Locked In (3:45)

9. United (4:06)

10. Better Times (3:37)

11. One Life (4:17)

Album Length: 43:23

Recently awarded this year’s Edmonton Music Prize for their 2014 release‘City of Gold’, Canadian new wave metallers STRIKER are gearing up for the release of their new album ‘Stand In The Fire’ via their own Record Breaking Records label on February 5, 2016. The band’s next single ‘Out For Blood’ is now streaming for its Canadian premiere on Metal Nation Radio.

Guitarist Tim Brown comments on the track:

“Out for Blood is our little slice of 80’s cop-drama saxophone filled metal. We wanted to go completely over the top, stuff it full of solos and crazy shred, and just go nuts on every aspect on the song. Thrash metal Miami Vice!”

To listen to ‘Out For Blood’, please visit the following link: http://metalnationradio.ca/exclusive-premiere-strikers-new-single-out-for-blood-new-album-stand-in-the-fire-out-feb-5th/#more-19792

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

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

The band’s first single and music video ‘Too Late’ is streaming here along with a newly posted guitar lesson video on GuitarWorld.com here.

STRIKER will be hitting the road with Primal Fear across Europe in February 2016.

Feb 5 – Barcelona, Spain – Razz 2

Feb 6 – Madrid, Spain – Arena

Feb 7 – Murcia, Spain – Garaje

Feb 10 – Paris, France – Divan Di Monde

Feb 11 – Siegburg, Germany – Kubana

Feb 12 – Prague, Czech Republic – Nove Chelmice

Feb 13 – Cham, Germany – L.A. Cafe

Feb 14 – Hamburg, Germany – Logo

Feb 16 – Hannover, Germany – MusikZentrum

Feb 17 – Saarbrucken, Germany – Garage

Feb 18 – Stuttgart, Germany – LKA

Feb 19 – Pratteln, Switzerland – Z7

Feb 20 – Munich, Germany – HM’s Calling

Feb 21 – Budapest, Hungary – Barba Negra

Feb 23 – Wien, Austria – Szene

Feb 24 – Kraków, Poland – TBA

Feb 25 – Berlin, Germany – K17

Feb 26 – Wurzburg, Germany – Posthalle

Feb 27 – Essen, Germany – Turock

Feb 28 – Vosselaar, Belgium – Biebob

About Striker:

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

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

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0 NEWS: Invisible Oranges Premiere RHINE ‘Dreaming Of Death’; New Album ‘An Outsider’ Out Feb 5th

January 25, 2016
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· Music News · Rhine

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Invisible Oranges Premiere ‘Dreaming Of Death’ by Seattle Prog Metal RHINE

New Album ‘An Outsider’ Due Out Feb 5th, 2016

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

An Outsider – Trailer Video here.

Seattle’s RHINE have teamed up with Invisible Oranges for the premiere of the new track and fourth single ‘Dreaming of Death’ off their upcoming album‘An Outsider’ due out on February 5th, 2016.

The track can be heard at the following link: http://www.invisibleoranges.com/rhine-dreaming-of-death-premiere/

Commented vocalist/guitarist Gabe Tachell about the song:

“One of our most progressive and somewhat psychedelic songs, it’s about a fucked up nightmare I had.”

‘An Outsider’ 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. To pre-order ‘An Outsider’, please visit the following link here.

Track Listing of Album: RHINE – An Outsider

1. Dreaming of Death (11:46)

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

3. An Outsider (10:05) [ProgressiveMusicplanet]

4. Somewhere (3:59)

5. Paralyzed (10:50) [PureGrainAudio]

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)

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: HELLEBORUS Announce Feb 17th Denver Support Date w/ Fleshgod Apocalypse + 2016 Fest Dates

January 25, 2016
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HELLEBORUS Announce Feb 17th Denver Support Date w/ Fleshgod Apocalypse + 2016 Fest Dates

Colorado Springs, CO black metal out fit HELLEBORUS founded by brothers Jerred & Wyatt Houseman announce they will be supporting Fleshgod Apocalypse on February 17th in Denver, CO at the Marquis Theatre plus confirm they will be performing later this year at the 71Grind Fest and Shadow Woods Metal Fest (details below).

“This is a great start of the year for us and we will be announcing more shows soon. It’s a great honor to be sharing the stage with these tyrants from Italy. We expect our Denver area heathens to be sharing a glass of wine with us at the end of the night.” comments vocalist Wyatt Houseman.

In addition, HELLEBORUS plan to release their debut album ‘The Carnal Sabbath’ in 2016 with the release date still to be determined. 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.

To listen to the first three tracks revealed from the forthcoming ‘The Carnal Sabbath’, please visit the following links:

‘Coils’ – FREE Download – NoCleanSinging

‘The Carnal Sabbath’ – Song Stream – NefariousRealm

‘Colored Spores of Yuggoth’ – Song Stream – Decibel Mag

1. Helleborus Black

2. Coils

3. Edge of Black Waters

4. Colored Spores of Yuggoth

5. Draconian Discipline

6. The Poison of Sleep

7. Temple of Seventh Death

8. Gift of Renewal

9. The Carnal Sabbath

Upcoming Show Dates:

Feb 17 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre w/ Fleshgod Apocalypse, Carach Angren, Abigail Williams – Event info

June 3 – Colorado Springs, CO – 71GrindFest – Event info

Sept 15-18 – White Hall, MD – Shadow Woods Metal Fest – Event info

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 NEWS: Bravewords Premiere Goth Rockers VAN HALST Title Track ‘World of Make Believe’ From Upcoming Album

January 22, 2016
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Bravewords Premiere Goth Rockers VAN HALST Title Track ‘World of Make Believe’ From Upcoming Album

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

Photo Credit: Renee Robyn

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 want the world to hear the title track via premiere on Bravewords.com, which can be heard at the following link below:

Vocalist Kami Van Halst comments about the single:

“World of Make Believe speaks to our version of an ideal world. Instead of make believe being about fairy tales, it’s simply about equality. The song talks about wanting to live in a world where everyone is equal in all measures.”

Listen to ‘World of Make Believe’ at the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-van-halst-premier-track-world-of-make-believe-audio-streaming

Track Listing: Van Halst – World of Make Believe
1. The End (4:31)
2. Save Me (4:12) [Bandcamp]
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:

April 2 – Edmonton, AB @ Filthy McNasty’s

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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