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0 GOMORRAH ‘The Haruspex’ Exclusive Album Premiere via Bravewords.com; Album Due Out Jan 15

January 8, 2016
by Asher
· Gomorrah · Music News

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Kelowna Death Metal Architects GOMORRAH ‘The Haruspex’ Exclusive Album Premiere via Bravewords.com

New Album ‘The Haruspex’ Due Out Jan 15th

L-R: Gomorrah Current Line Up | Jeff Bryan (Vocals) | Bowen Matheson (Guitars) |*Not shown* Casey Long-Read (Drums) | – Photo Credit – Sheldon Dent – http://www.sheldondent.com

Kelowna, BC’s leading death metal architects GOMORRAH has teamed up with Bravewords.com for the exclusive premiere of their upcoming album ‘The Haruspex’ due out on Jan 15, 2016 via Test Your Metal Records to follow up their 2013 debut album ‘Perception’, which is available for pre-order here.

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

To listen to the full stream of ‘The Haruspex’, please visit the following link on Bravewords – http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-gomorrah-premier-new-album-the-haruspex-audio

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.

Track Listing: The Haruspex

1. Imperial (1:55)

2. Nine Kings of Sulphur (3:17) [Decibel Mag Stream]

3. Carcosa (2:31)

4. Dismantling The Throne (2:59) [Bloody-Disgusting Stream]

5. Sitra Achra (3:51) [NoCleanSinging Stream]

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

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0 Metal Snob Premiere Yukon Power Thrashers Sanktuary Track ‘Vermin Lord’ + Giveaway of 2 CD copies of New Album ‘Winter’s Doom + Talking Frozen Zombies, Dealing with the Plague of the Yukon

January 8, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · Sanktuary

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Metal Snob Premiere Yukon Power Thrashers SANKTUARY Track ‘Vermin Lord’

New Album ‘Winter’s Doom’ Out Jan 22nd

L-R: Anders Grasholm – Drums | Cole Hume – Bass | Alan Binger – Vocals, Guitar | Glen Emond – Guitar

Power thrash champions SANKTUARY are returning in 2016 with their new album ‘Winters Doom’ to follow up 2013’s widely praised ‘Something Fierce’.Set to be unleashed on January 22nd, the Yukon warriors of the Canadian North have teamed up with MetalSnob.net for the premiere of their third single‘Vermin Lord’ and a giveaway of two CD copies of their new album plus vocalist Alan Binger talk’s about frozen zombies and dealing with the plague of the Yukon.

To hear ‘Vermin Lord’ and learn more about Yukon’s Winter zombies, please visit the following link: http://www.metalsnob.net/2016/01/the-thrash-corner-winters-doom-giveaway.html

‘Winter’s Doom’ is available for pre-order at the following bandcamp link here.

1. Space Race (4:30) [Bravewords]

2. Wild Is The Wind (4:12)

3. Vermin Lord (6:50)

4. Winter’s Doom (3:39)

5. Open Your Eyes (4:40)

6. Corpse Blockade (4:15) [Free Download – PureGrainAudio]

7. Maximum Authority (4:46)

Album Length: 32:55

About:

Power thrash champions SANKTUARY hail from the harsh and blisteringly cold of the deep far North of Canada’s Yukon Territory situating themselves in the city of Whitehorse (pretty far north, like the Siberia of Canada eh!). They have been trekking across the country for the past 6 years to bring their fierce and dynamic high speed riffs, catchy hooks, and belted out lyrics to the metal crowds.

A collective vision that began in high school with a group of like-minded teens fed up with the constraints of mainstream music who wanted to emulate the lifestyles of their favourite bands. Their straight-forward, no-bullshit attitudes shape their signature brand of heavy metal, which has led them to release the full length, 2013’s ‘Something Fierce’ that reached #19 on the national college radio loud charts, 2011’s ‘Tundrastruck’ split with Nova Scotia’s Black Moor and Montreal’s Metallian plus two EPs 2010’s ‘Black Magic’ and 2009’s self-titled.

Members of the band write harmoniously, basing each song off of a key riff from either Alan Binger (vocals and guitar), Glen Emond (guitar), or Cole Hume (bass), and then Anders Grasholm (drums) works his magic on the rhythm of each tune.

2016 see the band’s return with their sophomore album ‘Winter’s Doom’ set for release on January 22nd, 2016. The album features seven killer high speed, breakneck thrash metal tracks inspired by the Yukon’s far North they call home along with other issues such as politics, technology, etc..

“In the title track and album cover we portray ourselves as heavy metal warriors thriving in a habitat where most would perish instantaneously.That’s our homeland, the Yukon.” comments the band.

Stay tuned for what Sanktuary has to offer for fans! Visit their Facebook page for more details at www.facebook.com/sanktuarymetal.

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0 Black Metal Brother Duo AKHENATEN Offer Free Download ‘Ninurta: The Fall Of Anzu’ From Debut Album ‘Incantations Through the Gates of Irkalla’

January 7, 2016
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· Akhenaten · Music News

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Black Metal Brother Duo AKHENATEN Offer Free Download ‘Ninurta: The Fall Of Anzu’

From Debut Album ‘Incantations Through the Gates of Irkalla’

L-R – Wyatt Houseman (vocals, lyrics) – Jerred Houseman (producer, all instruments) – Photo Credit – Carlton Cruz

Manitou Springs, CO based AKHENATEN is a Middle Eastern black/ death metal project created in 2012 by the Houseman brothers as a side hobby to their full time band Helleborus. With all music arranged by Jerred and vocals done by his brother Wyatt, the duo are now are offering fans a FREE download of their track‘Ninurta: The Fall Of Anzu’ from their recently released debut album‘Incantations Through the Gates of Irkalla’ via Satanath Records (Russia), Murdher Records (Italy) along with Darzamadicus Records (Macedonia).

‘As a token of our appreciation regarding the positive feedback surrounding this release, we are offering you all a free download of Ninurta: The Fall Of Anzu. Soon we will have shirts available with the accompanying illustrations by Dymond Starr. The artwork is a visual reflection the track as it depicts Ninurta slaying Anzu.’ comments vocalist Wyatt Houseman.

FREE DOWNLOAD – https://akhenatenmusic.bandcamp.com/track/ninurta-the-fall-of-anzu

About:

Drawing on the diverse wisdom and sound of the ancient world, their debut album “Incantations Through the Gates of Irkalla” was released on December 20, 2015 via Satanath Records (Russia), Murdher Records (Italy) plus Darzamadicus Records (Macedonia). The music expresses the Ancient Mesopotamian themes/ alien theories exploring the forgotten paths of history, extracting unknown lore and threads of truth.

“The album is a mural of epics from Egypt and Mesopotamia. It tells stories of belief, warfare, men and Gods.” comments Jerred Houseman.

An epic soundscape of exotic, monstrous visions and elusive melodies that haunt like a half-remembered dream. Akhenaten’s flourishing sound is rooted in blackened death metal, suffused with the exotic instrumentation and rhythmic structures of the ancient Near and Middle East. Sharing the exclusive characteristics of bands such as Al-Namrood, Narjahanam, Melechesh and Kartikeya, Akhenaten whispers to the most remote regions of primal memory.

Album Order here.

Track Listing of Album:

1. Incantations Through The Gates of Irkalla (4:07)

2. The Watchers (2:29)

3. Enlil: Lugal Kurk Ur Ra (3:06)

4. Ninurta: The Fall of Anzu (6:53)

5. The Passage Through Flames (6:23)

6. Brahma Astra (5:49)

7. Anunnaki (5:16)

8. Apkallu: Seven of the Abzu (4:15)

9. Mis Pi (3:44)

10. Golden Palace of the Lamassu (8:02)

11. Abu Simbel (2:28)

12. Anubis (Septicflesh Cover) (4:05)

Upcoming Shows:

June 3 – Denver, CO – 71Grind Fest – Event info here.

For more info, please visit Facebook.com/akhenatenmetal

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0 Melodic Math Metal LIKE ANIMALS Post New Lyric Video ‘Caterwaul’; New EP ‘Feral’ Out Jan 22

January 7, 2016
by Asher
· Like Animals · Music News

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Melodic Math Metal LIKE ANIMALS Post New Lyric Video ‘Caterwaul’; New EP ‘Feral’ Out Jan 22

L – R – Will Tennant – Drums/Backing Vocals, Jamie Haffenden – Guitar/Lead Vocals, Myke Caouette- Bass/Backing Vocals

(Photo Credit: Travis Tiernay)

Orillia, ON’s deviant melodic math metallers LIKE ANIMALS have posted a new lyric video for their track ‘Caterwaul’ in support of their upcoming EP ‘Feral’ due out on January 22nd to follow their previous animal-themed EPs ‘Sweet Whispers, Plagued Ears’, ‘The Undertoad’ and ‘The Wild’. Like a wild animal each member maintains a sense of chaos through their arpeggio guitar and bass sections, unorthodox drums peppered with dynamic changes, and finally tempered by the wavering vocals soaring just slightly above the instrumentals both in tone and feeling. Lyrics contend with themes such as: self-doubt, lack of self-worth, depression, anxiety, and the like. The beasts within the band each perform vocal duties a sound akin to a coyote-esque choir featuring Jamie Haffenden on guitar and lead vocals, Will Tennant on drums and Myke Caouette on bass.

“We wanted to release Caterwaul next simply because it sort of stands out on its own on the album. It has many style changes and really takes an unexpected turn in the second half of the song. This song is all about mood” comments drummer Will Tennant.

To check out ‘Caterwaul’, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqI3Xhw94ic

EP Pre-Order – http://likeanimals1.bandcamp.com

Feral (4:30) – [Free Download] [Youtube]

The Lions Share (4:00)

Lounge Lizard (4:26)

Caterwaul (3:15)

The Jungle Book of Love (3:31)

EP Length: 19:45

For more info, visit their Facebook page at Facebook.com/likeanimals

About:

Breaking free of the constricting chains of modern music, Orillia, ON’s LIKE ANIMALS are busy creating their own uninhibited style of deviant math-metal graced with emotionally-charged vocals. Like a wild animal each member maintains a sense of chaos through their arpeggio guitar and bass sections, unorthodox drums peppered with dynamic changes, and finally tempered by the wavering vocals soaring just slightly above the instrumentals both in tone and feeling. Lyrics contend with themes such as: self-doubt, lack of self-worth, depression, anxiety, and the like. The beasts within the band each perform vocal duties a sound akin to a coyote-esque choir featuring Jamie Haffenden on guitar and lead vocals, Will Tennant on drums and Myke Caouette on bass.

Their name is synonymous with their song-writing and attitude, where they are part of a pack, but still remain hungry and solitary, like a stray animal. Their 400-show track record over the years reveals their dedication to their craft having shared the stage with such bands as Fuck The Facts, Dog Fashion Disco, Adrenechrome, Downtown Brown, Scale The Summit, Polkadot Cadaver, Teethmarks and many more.

With previous animal-themed EPs in tow (‘Sweet Whispers, Plagued Ears’, ‘The Undertoad’, ‘The Wild’) and their new release called ‘Feral’ due out on January 22nd, 2016, the band is constantly working to create a continuously more mature and higher caliber sound. The group hunts and writes as a unit by drafting and evolving each song with each giving their own input.

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0 Edmonton’s All Else Fails Confirmed Local Support For Trivium Feb 10th @ Starlite Room

January 6, 2016
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· All Else Fails · Music News

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Edmonton’s All Else Fails Confirmed Local Support For Trivium Feb 10th @ Starlite Room

Fucktropolis – EP Stream – Listen here.
1. AntiMartyr
2. Better Left Undead – Watch here.
3. La Demencia Violenta
4. Obedience At The Altar of Sacrifice
5. A Most Unwanted Reprieve – Watch here.

All Else Fails, the loud, heavy, lyrically conscious metal band from Edmonton, AB who’s 2013 EP ‘Fucktropolis’ garnered them award wins at the 2014 Western Canadian Music Awards and Edmonton Music Awards are proud to mark their return to the local scene in 2016 with a new bassist and their first show of the year supporting TRIVIUM at the Starlite Room on February 10th (full details below).

AEF vocalist / guitarist comments:

“After an extensive bass player search we are extremely excited to introduce Mike Generoux, who will be taking the torch from Seedy Mitchell. We couldn’t have a better first show back than with the mighty Trivium, and our good friends in The Order of Chaos!”

Show Details:

Feb, 10, 2016

Starlite Room, 10030 102 St. NW. – Edmonton, AB

https://www.facebook.com/events/1657844034499977/

$27.99 advance tickets available online at www.ConcertWorks.ca & at Blackbyrd Myoozik
Ticket Link – https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1030575?utm_medium=bks

Doors 7 PM – 18+ No Minors

TRIVIUM
http://www.trivium.org/

The Order Of Chaos
http://www.theorderofchaos.ca/

All Else Fails
http://allelsefails.ca/

About: The fourth release since 2007, 2013’s ‘Fucktropolis’ was the follow up to the band’s 2012 release ‘The Oracle, What Was, Is And Could Have Been’ that received world wide praise from industry publications around the world along with their music video ‘This Burden of Life‘ added to rotation on Canada’s largest music channel Much Music, expanding their Canadian fan base dramatically.

Making their mark around the world for their aggressively dark brand of metal that is breaking the traditional ideals of their genre and drawing comparisons to bands like As I Lay Dying, All That Remains, Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God. All Else Fails infuses their music with a variety of elements that includes experimental, classical, synth lines, and spoken word sampling to accent a unique blend of heavy as hell screams and shiver inducing clean vocals.

Their high energy live show sets them apart from their peers and has garnered them appearances on numerous high level festivals over the years, including Van’s Warped tour, Boonstock and opening support slots for artists like Korn, Killswitch Engage, Protest the Hero, Cancer Bats, Dayglo Abortions, 3 Inches of Blood, Fear Factory, Threat Signal, Decapitated, Suffocation, and Arise & Ruin.

For more info, please visit these links:

www.AllElseFails.ca

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0 DEADLINE Tuesday, JAN 5th 11:59pm EST – Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2016 – Are You Metal Enough To Play The World Largest Fest! One Band To Rule Them All!

January 4, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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DEADLINE Tuesday, JAN 5th 11:59pm EST – Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2016

Are You Metal Enough To Play The World Largest Fest!

One Band To Rule Them All!

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

10 REASONS OF MANY TO APPLY TO WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA 2016

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(participating cities = Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City)

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