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0 WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA TEAMS UP WITH LOS CABOS DRUMSTICKS

November 27, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA TEAMS UP WITH LOS CABOS DRUMSTICKS

WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA is proud to announce prize sponsor Los Cabos Drumsticks – http://loscabosdrumsticks.com/

They will be giving away drummer prize packs to winners from regional and national plus automatic eligibility for endorsement for 2016 champion!

Full details on prize packs

Regional Winners:

6 pairs of sticks of their choosing
Stickbag
Practice pad
and other Los Cabos Drumsticks swag

National Champion:
12 pairs of sticks of their choosing
Stickbag
Practice pad
and other Los Cabos Drumsticks swag

Plus automatic eligibility for endorsement

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REMINDER – CANADIAN BANDS – WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA 2016! Band Submissions Now Open! New Cities Added!

One Band To Rule Them All!

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

WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA is proud to return for its fourth year showcasing Canada’s top independent metal talent to the world stage at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany, which holds an attendance of over 80,000 metalheads from around the world. For the last three years that Wacken Metal Battle has been held in Canada, it has produced two world champions Vesperia (2015) and Crimson Shadows (2013) to triumph at the international Wacken Metal Battle beating out over 30 other representing countries from around the globe.

This year’s 2016 edition has expanded once again across the country with Hamilton and London and cities from BC’s Lower Mainland, Island and Interior set to be announced at a later date joining the ranks of Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City.

“It’s hard to believe that we are already on our 4th edition of the Metal Battle. As always we are striving to make it the best one yet! Expanding to new cities is key to our growth, and we’re very pleased with the addition of Hamilton and London in Ontario, and the Interior in BC. So prepare for a wild year of quality showcases across our great country, and let us all join in celebrating Canadian metal.” comments WMBC organizer JJ Tartaglia.

Submissions for bands from across Canada will be open as of November 5, 2015 and end on January 5th 11:59pm EST. Bands can submit their application for participation at the following link: http://metalbattle.ca/apply.html

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

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

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

About:

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

How it works:

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

The finalists will be selected as follows by province.

1 finalist from BC

1 finalist from Prairies (AB, SK, MB)

2 finalists from Ontario

1 finalist from Quebec

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

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

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

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

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

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

Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN

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

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

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Sponsors:

Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com

FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)

Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com

Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com

TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com

Long & McQuade – http://www.long-mcquade.com

Los Cabos Drumsticks – http://loscabosdrumsticks.com

Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods

The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com

Concertworks – http://www.concertworks.ca

Big Nate Productions – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com

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Canadian Death Metal – http://www.facebook.com/CanadianDeathMetal

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Scene Magazine – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca

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0 OUT NOW! ADRENECHROME Unleash Their ‘Tales From Adrenechrome’

November 27, 2015
by Asher
· Adrenechrome · Music News

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OUT NOW! ADRENECHROME Unleash Their ‘Tales From Adrenechrome’

L-R – Matt Copeland – Drums | Tim Kehoe – Guitar | Mike Van Dyk – Bass | Chris Friesen – Guitar /Vocals (photo credit Dave Saunders)

Orillia, ON’s Adrenechrome are hurtling forward like zombies with a hunger for flesh looking to create good old-fashioned rock n’ roll infused with groove and peppered with metal. The group features Chris Friesen dominating on guitar and lead vocals, Tim Kehoe who shreds guitar and haunting vocal work, Matt Copeland thrashing the drums, and Mike Van Dyk creating groovy basslines. Their name inspires a frantic, adrenaline fueled misadventure and is a direct reference to a fictional drug in the film “Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas”.

These heavy metal monsters started in 2010 and rode like the four horsemen to devour every audience they could around Canada. Their songwriting swings like an unhinged pendulum between rapid, brief works to heavy, ten-tonne brick tunes. Members are veterans of the music scene, coming from various acts like Gaswitch, Shimmy Rabbits, and The Doug Trucker Band. Live, the band is tight and strictly a “no frills” affair — this means no make up or gimmicks, just straight-forward, kick-ass metal.

The band’s new album ‘Tales From Adrenechrome’ is now officially out as of November 27, 2015 to follow up their 2012 debut ‘Hideous Appetites’ and is their most abstract, spastic, and explosive release to date. This album is established on heavy riffs, roaring drums, smooth bass lines, and wrapped up with lyrical themes that combine personal experience with fantasy, sci fi, and classic literature plus its epic album artwork by graphic artist Clöwnbäbÿ. This album is reserved for only those who can handle the high velocity heavy metal adventure that is Adrenechrome! Picture a hypothetical bastard child of Mastodon and Baroness!

“We are beyond pleased with the warm response “Tales From Adrenechrome” has received and we hope everyone finds it as “fun” a record to listen to, as we found it was to make 🙂 much love all see you out on the road. The chrome boys.” comments vocalist/ guitarist Chris Friesen.

To listen to the full album stream of ‘Tales From Adrenechrome’, please visit the following links:

Idobi Radio – http://idobi.com/exclusive/premiere-adrenechromes-tales-from-adrenechrome/

Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/adrenechrome/sets/tales-from-adrenechrome

Album Order – https://adrenechrome.bandcamp.com/album/tales-from-adrenechrome

Track Listing:
1. A Familiar Face (2:59)
2. Lockstep (5:17)
3. Black Brubeck (4:05)
4. God Sized Shadow (4:01)
5. The Heart and The Feather (5:21)
6. Hideous Appetites (3:36)
7. The Lead Elephant (5:36)
Album Length: 30:57

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

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0 Tech Death Metal Architects INVERTED SERENITY Post Live Video ‘Grasp of Impermanence’

November 26, 2015
by Asher
· Inverted Serenity · Music News

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Tech Death Metal Architects INVERTED SERENITY Post Live Video ‘Grasp of Impermanence’

Offer FREE Download ‘Elemental Abyss’

New Album Out ‘Integral’

L-R: Tomas Ingham (Vocals, Bass), Drew Peacock (Guitars, Backing vocals), Marc-André Simard (Guitars, Backing vocals), Benjamin Deveau (Drums, Backing vocals) – Photo Credit: Brandon Bollen

Instrumental Playthrough – Coeur – Watch here.

Drum Cam – Yugen – Watch here.

Lyric Video – Wrought (Rot) – Watch here.

FREE Download – Elemental Abyss – here.

Album Stream – Integral – Listen here.

Winnipeg, MB, tech death metal architects INVERTED SERENITY have posted a new live video performing their track ‘Grasp of Impermanence’, which is off their new album ‘Integral’ released last month on October 9th. The video was filmed during the band’s set at The Zoo in Winnipeg on October 30th.

Watch the video at the following link:

About:

INVERTED SERENITY unleashed their latest creation ‘Integral’ on October 9th to follow up to their 2013 debut album ‘Manifestation of Eternity in a World of Time”. ‘Integral’ is a gateway into the infinite fractal nature of the minds of Drew (Parasitism) on guitar, backing vocals, Ben (Moira) on drums, backing vocals, Tom on bass, lead vocals, and Marco on guitar. Topics are inspired from works of many psychonaughts akin to Carl Jung, involving transcendental, philosophies, global tribe mentality, the impermanence of the physical world, and alchemy. Their riffs range from atmospheric black-metal grooves, old-school inspired death metal passages, thrash riffs, progressive technical journeys, and everything in between for an extremely energetic onslaught of sounds.

Track Listing – Inverted Serenity – Integral

1. Yugen (5:09)

2. Everscending (5:44)

3. Grasp of Impermanence (4:24)

4. Coeur (4:47)

5. Integral (5:14)

6. Under One Sky (4:39)

7. Breath of Life (7:16)

8. Volatile Thirst (3:10)

9. Wrought (Rot) (4:51)

10. Elemental Abyss (5:49)

Album Length: 51:09

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0 NEWS: Idobi Radio Premiere Full Album Stream ADRENECHROME ‘Tales From Adrenechrome’ Due Out Nov 27th

November 23, 2015
by Asher
· Adrenechrome · Music News

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For fans of Baroness, Mastodon, Red Fang, Anciients, Municipal Waste, High On Fire

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Idobi Radio Premiere Full Album Stream ADRENECHROME ‘Tales From Adrenechrome’ Due Out Nov 27th

L-R – Matt Copeland – Drums | Tim Kehoe – Guitar | Mike Van Dyk – Bass | Chris Friesen – Guitar /Vocals (photo credit Dave Saunders)

Offering a blend of groovy progressive thrashy metal that’s ready to smash your headbanging into overdrive, this hypothetical bastard child of Mastodon and Baroness known as Canada’s ADRENECHROME has teamed up with Idobi Radio for the exclusive album premiere of their upcoming release ‘Tales From Adrenechrome’ due out on November 27th. With its epic album artwork by graphic artist Clöwnbäbÿ, their new album features seven hot pocket tracks exposing you to the horrors of their metal crypt to follow-up their 2012 debut ‘Hideous Appetites‘.

To listen to the full album stream of ‘Tales From Adrenechrome’, please visit the following link: http://idobi.com/exclusive/premiere-adrenechromes-tales-from-adrenechrome/

Album Pre-Order – https://adrenechrome.bandcamp.com/album/tales-from-adrenechrome

Upcoming Show Dates:

Nov 26 – Orillia, ON – Encore – (CD Launch show) Event Details here.

About:

The band’s upcoming album ‘Tales From Adrenechrome’ is due out on November 27, 2015 to follow up their 2012 debut ‘Hideous Appetites’ and is their most abstract, spastic, and explosive release to date. This album is established on heavy riffs, roaring drums, smooth bass lines, and wrapped up with lyrical themes that combine personal experience with fantasy, sci fi, and classic literature. This album is reserved for only those who can handle the high velocity heavy metal adventure that is Adrenechrome!

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

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0 Double Bassist Attack SAINTS OF DEATH Announce Vancouver Support Date w/ Mushroomhead Dec 9th + Post Drum Cam Video ‘Watching Me Die’

November 20, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Saints of Death

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Double Bassist Attack SAINTS OF DEATH Announce Vancouver Support Date w/ Mushroomhead Dec 9th + Post Drum Cam Video ‘Watching Me Die’

Debut Self-Titled EP Out Now!

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

Lyric Video – Revolution – Watch here.

Free Download – Angles & Demons – Bandcamp | Soundcloud

Blood Vendetta (Live) – Youtube

Angels & Demons – Lyric Video – Watch here.

Vancouver, BC’s SAINTS of DEATH (a name inspired by the Mexican folklore of Santa Muerte (Spanish for Holy Death)) have posted a video capturing drummer Christopher James pounding the band’s track ‘Watching Me Die’. The video was taken during the band’s performance at The Phoenix Ballroom in Abbottsford, BC this past October.

Drum Cam Video – Watching Me Die – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXHBHKT15S0

In additional news, the band has been confirmed to be local support for Mushroomhead on December 9th at VENUE in Vancouver, BC. For full details please visit the following link here.

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

EP Stream and purchase link:

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

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

Track Listing: Saints of Death – Self-Titled EP

1. Army of Dead (4:22)

2. Doom 5.1 (4:43)

3. Blood Vendetta (3:12)

4. Revolution (4:30)

5. Angels & Demons (4:26)

EP Length: 21:15

About:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more info, please visit www.SaintsofDeath.com

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0 STRIKER Offer Free Download ‘Too Late’, Launch Pre-Order Campaign For New Album ‘Stand In The Fire’

November 20, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Striker

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STRIKER Offer Free Download ‘Too Late’, Launch Pre-Order Campaign For New Album ‘Stand In The Fire’

Bringing the heavy metal thunder direct to the fans with exciting pre-order campaign!

Track Listing ‘Stand In The Fire’:

1. Phoenix Lights (3:38)

2. Out For Blood (3:51)

3. Too Late (4:52)

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

Edmonton, AB metallers STRIKER are ready to set out on a new adventure with their forthcoming album ‘Stand In The Fire’ being released via their own Record Breaking Records label on February 5, 2016 and before it drops, the band is offering fans a FREE download of their new track ‘Too Late’ at the following link below.

‘Too Late’ – Free Download – https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/striker#

In addition to unleashing ‘Too Late’, STRIKER has posted a pre-ordervideo explaining their campaign and perks they’re giving to fans such as the chance to pick cover songs, set up special shows (how about a kegger!) and details of limited edition artwork and merch options. The pre-order runs from Nov 13 to Dec 10, 2015.

Full Pre-order details can be found at http://www.striker-metal.com

Pre-Order Video – https://youtu.be/EzzDLzy_vNA

‘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 wear 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.

“We’re so excited about having our music, our ideas, and our future in our own hands – ushering in a new era for the band of decisive action, dedication and forward thinking. Live life by one rule: No Limits!” – Tim Brown

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

Feb 5 – Barcelona, ES – Razz 2

Feb 6 – Madrid, ES – Arena

Feb 7 – Murcia, ES – Garaje

Feb 10 – Paris, FR – Divan Di Monde

Feb 11 – Siegburg, DE – Kubana

Feb 12 – Prague, CZ – Nove Chelmice

Feb 13 – Cham, DE – L.A. Cafe

Feb 14 – Hamburg, DE – Logo

Feb 16 – Hannover, DE – MusikZentrum

Feb 17 – Saarbrucken, DE – Garage

Feb 18 – Stuttgart, DE – LKA

Feb 19 – Pratten, CH – Z7

Feb 20 – Munchen, DE – HM’s Calling

Feb 21 – Budapest, HU – Barba Negra

Feb 23 – Wien, AT – Szene

Feb 24 – Cracov, PL – TBA

Feb 25 – Berlin, DE – K17

Feb 26 – Wurzburg – Posthalle

Feb 27 – Essen, DE – Turock

Feb 28 – Vosselaar, BE – 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: Tech Death Metal Architects INVERTED SERENITY Post New Lyric Video ‘Wrought (Rot)’

November 19, 2015
by Asher
· Inverted Serenity · Music News

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Tech Death Metal Architects INVERTED SERENITY Post New Lyric Video ‘Wrought (Rot)’

Offer FREE Download ‘Elemental Abyss’

New Album Out ‘Integral’

L-R: Tomas Ingham (Vocals, Bass), Drew Peacock (Guitars, Backing vocals), Marc-André Simard (Guitars, Backing vocals), Benjamin Deveau (Drums, Backing vocals) – Photo Credit: Brandon Bollen

Instrumental Playthrough – Coeur – Watch here.

Drum Cam – Yugen – Watch here.

FREE Download – Elemental Abyss – here.

Album Stream – Integral – Listen here.

Winnipeg, MB, tech death metal architects INVERTED SERENITY have posted a new lyric video ‘Wrought (Rot)’ in support of their new album ‘Integral’ released last month on October 9th.

The band comments on the track:

“Wrought is a full speed track joining the noticeable aspects of tech-death, thrash, and black metal into a catchy and emotional fusion of music. The odd time signatures among certain parts of the song are able to remain at a patterning that does not sway away from an enjoyable flow. The chorus involves a chant back and forth between the screams of Tomas and Marco that is certainly one of our most impressive and brutal chorus structured vocal phrasings. The ending of the song drifts into a guitar interlude written and performed by Marco. The idea in the lyrics of this song is that the process of creation is also a direct means of destruction. Wrought is to self-create, as (rot) is to self-decimate. As we enter life in the physical world, we grow and create with one another and it can be a viciously difficult experience. Through the evolution of seeing the larger cycles and patterns in life, returning to the stillness of the omnipresent universal mind (death) from which we came (birth) is accepted as an inescapable truth. “

Lyric Video – ‘Wrought (Rot)’ – https://youtu.be/KMOD9hLK5l0

About:

Track Listing – Inverted Serenity – Integral

1. Yugen (5:09)

2. Everscending (5:44)

3. Grasp of Impermanence (4:24)

4. Coeur (4:47)

5. Integral (5:14)

6. Under One Sky (4:39)

7. Breath of Life (7:16)

8. Volatile Thirst (3:10)

9. Wrought (Rot) (4:51)

10. Elemental Abyss (5:49)

Album Length: 51:09

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0 NEWS: Terrorizer Exclusive Album Premiere WILT ‘Moving Monoliths'(Atmospheric Black Doom Metal)

November 18, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · WILT

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Terrorizer Exclusive Album Premiere WILT ‘Moving Monoliths'(Atmospheric Black Doom Metal)

L-R: Jordan Dorge – Vocals, Mike Lewis – Bass, Blair Garraway – Drums, Jay Edwards – Guitar, Brett Goodchild – Guitar – Credit: Kelly Allison

Canadian atmospheric black / doom metallers WILT has teamed up withTerrorizer for the exclusive stream of their new album ‘Moving Monoliths’ set for release on November 27th via Bindrune Recordings, which is available for pre-order at the following link here.

“It has been a long road to get to this point, but we are finally here. We are absolutely elated to share with you ‘Moving Monoliths’. Our debut record on Bindrune Recordings. We put into this album both mentally and physically and we are really proud of what we accomplish. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do” comments vocalist Jordan Dorge.

Album Stream via Terrorizer – http://www.terrorizer.com/news/wilt-stream-moving-monoliths/

Track Listing: WILT – Moving Monoliths

1. Illusion of Hope (11:46)

2. Moving Monoliths (13:08)

3. The Elder (13:09)

4. Solitude (2:05)

Album Length: 40:08

“Moving Monoliths” is a crushing feat that has been labored over for quite some time. By digging deeply inward, the songwriting core of this band has dredged the mournful depths of the self to unveil a unique glimpse into the human condition, for all its faults, heartbreak and despair. The results are impressive as Wilt skillfully unveils a wide range of emotion and atmosphere on these 4 lengthy tracks to effortlessly entwine the creative forces of black and doom metal to call their own. A fierce live entity in their own right, Wilt has broken the “studio project” mold to bring this quintet’s jarring sound and fire to the masses as they are soon to embark on a Canadian Tour. Moving Monoliths is a fantastic debut full-length and we at Bindrune are proud to share this crushing entity with you all.

About:

Wilt was formed by Brett Goodchild and Jordan Dorge in 2010 with the original intention of creating a black metal studio project. After the reception of the Self Titled debut in Oct 2012 surpassed all expectations, and gained some serious international attention, the duo decided to make Wilt a full time project and assemble a live lineup. Wilt has done a bunch of Canadian tours, played many festivals such as Noctis Metalfest 666 where they shared the stage alongside blasphemy, carcass, bolzer, candlemass, possessed to name a few. In 2014 wilt decided to break the mold of the 2 piece studio/live lineup band and continue as a full band where all 5 members involved will contribute to the sophomore effort. Early 2015 Wilt signed with Bindrune recordings and will be releasing the bands sophomore effort ‘Moving Monoliths’ in Sept/Oct. Taking their unique brand of cold atmospheric black metal into new progressive and even unexpected domains. “Moving Monoliths” was once again self produced by Goodchild himself in Saxon Sound Studios, and the beautiful gatefold cover art was done by renowned artist Nick Keller.

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

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0 ENDING TYRANNY Post New Lyric Video ’12 Palms’, New Album ‘Evolution of Deceit’ Out Nov 20th

November 13, 2015
by Asher
· Ending Tyranny · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – Nov 13, 2015

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ENDING TYRANNY Post New Lyric Video ’12 Palms’, New Album ‘Evolution of Deceit’ Out Nov 20th

Hailing from Brantford Ontario, Canada brutal technical death metal/core band Ending Tyranny is gearing up for the November 20th release of their new album ‘Evolution of Deceit’ on Ghost Vision Records and CDN Records to follow up 2013’s ‘Perpetual Greed’ and is available for pre-order here.

The band has posted a new lyric video for their track 12 Palms at the following link: https://youtu.be/RZpuXwazF-U

In additional news, Ending Tyranny will hosting their CD release show in Hamilton, ON on November 21st at The Underground alongside Erimha, Killitorous and The Apex. Full details can be found here.

About:

Ending Tyranny

An original moniker with an un-original line up.

Starting out in Hamilton Ontario Canada in 2007 with a Blackened Death Metal sound in mind, vocalist stability plagued the band. Playing countless shows with numerous vocalists “trying out”, creating music wasn’t the issue; finding a front man was.

2008 brought in new members with a “deathcore” influence which sparked chemistry among the others and new music continued to be made. Still looking for that front man, one to really set the band apart. Talks swirled of someone the new members knew and had jammed with in previous bands. As everything came together, music and member line up; it was time for Ending Tyranny to take off.

2010 was a milestone for the band. After 2 years of writing and playing deathcore that was eaten up by southern Ontario, a name had been branded. Thought of as “The heaviest band in Ontario” and “Having the most in common with the Montreal Deathcore scene” at one point, a scene that the band held in highest regard. An EP was made, something that was of true blood, sweat and tears. “Remnants Of The Aftermath” was recorded and released independently leading the band to be local support for bands like Ion Dissonance, Fuck The Facts, Waking The Cadaver & The Holly Springs Disaster. Eventually the year lead to the departure of the last original member, a new drummer was brought in and the onslaught continued.

2013 ended on a high note, signing on with Ghost Vision Records, a local independent record label started by a friend. The last 3 years have lead to success that the members couldn’t have imagined. Shortly after the drummer change in 2010 a 2nd guitarist was added to the band, a change that was highly anticipated by many. The new addition boosted the band from a “Deathcore” status to a “Brutal Technical Deathcore” brand of music. After recording at Ice House Studios in Goderich Ont, “Perpetual Greed” came to life, a staple of their work. It was years in the making and came together in such short time, but got great praise; “Breakdowns so catchy you’d think you were playing baseball”. Continuing to be local opening support for influence bands like ” King Conquer, Suffokate, Arsonists Get All The Girls, Cryptopsy and even heavy weights like Dying Fetus. 2015 looks promising as the band works towards releasing their new album ‘Evolution of Deceit’, releasing a new music video and playing shows in new cities.

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0 OUT NOW! THE RISING FEW New Single ‘Big Boy Games’ + New Music Video

November 13, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · The Rising Few

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OUT NOW! THE RISING FEW New Single ‘Big Boy Games’ + New Music Video

L-R – Andrew Sudlow, Hichem Khalfa, Karim Terouz, Harvey Drumz, Hubert Tremblay – Photo Credit: Pierre-Luc Boucher

Montreal, QC’s The Rising Few return with their new single ‘Big Boy Games’ to follow up their 2014 debut album ‘Sinners On St. Laurent‘. Tapping the talent of producer Glen Robinson, the band has taken a complete left turn from their folky, acoustic beginning to make their sound a more melodic rock adventure with Terouz’s commanding vocals to clearly brand the band with a global appeal.

To watch the video and hear the single, please visit the following links:

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-rising-few/the-rising-few-big-boy-games/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/big

Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SwivNY81Ug

English version – Karim Terouz introduces ‘Big Boy Games’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCIYW2OF1hw

French version – Hubert Tremblay introduces ‘Big Boy Games’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1D4Z23YE4A

For more info, please visit www.therisingfew.com

About:

When professional illustrator Karim Terouz left his hometown of Cairo at the age of 25, he not only made the ballsy decision to brace the blistering Canadian winters, he also chose to seek out a whole new career path in Montreal, QC.

Turning to his true passion – music – Terouz began visiting every open mic night imaginable, which is how he came to discover Hubert Tremblay (Guitars) and Andrew Sudlow (Bass), the rest (Isaac Gesse on Trumpet and Harvey Bienaime on Drums) followed through to complete The Rising Few.

Fusing raspy rock vocals with rhythm & blues, visceral lyrics and dark undertones, The Rising Few deliver a heart wrenching, commanding vibe to every room they play. As if The Dave Matthews Band crossed with Audioslave, Interpol with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band or even Yusuf Islam/Leonard Cohen crossed with The National for a more intimate ambiance dominating a live stage with a high octane, fully emotional rock show.

After multiple live shows and a first place win at the LME showcase competition (http://www.landmarkevents.net) in which the band beat out 200+ others for top honours, The Rising Few unveiled its first album in 2014, ‘Sinners On St-Laurent’ that was produced by the great Glen Robinson whoms mixing and mastering credits have been involved in projects with Dave Grohl’s Probot, The Ramones, The Steve Miller Band, David Bowie, AC/DC, Keith Richards, The Tea Party, Ringo Starr, The Beach Boys and many more over the course of his career.

“Since my schedule as a bartender was the dominant headline of my new lifestyle, I decided to write about it,” says Terouz. ”Sinners on St-Laurent was really an observation of the new guy in town to the nightlife of Montreal, yet it was written with a slight abstract touch to leave the space for the listener to relate to his/her own experiences. It depicts the colours and sultry details of Montreal’s nightlife.”

In Fall 2015, November 13th, the band returns with their new single ‘Big Boy Games’ to follow up their 2014 debut album ‘Sinners On St. Laurent’. Tapping the talent of producer Glen Robinson , the band has taken a complete left turn from their folky, acoustic beginning to make their sound a more melodic rock adventure with Terouz’s commanding vocals to clearly brand the band with a global appeal.

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