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0 2016 ARMSTRONG METAL FEST Early Birds PreSale Tickets Available Now!

November 3, 2015
by Asher
· Armstrong Metal Fest · Music News

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2016 ARMSTRONG METAL FEST Early Birds PreSale Tickets Available Now!

Online Store Now Open!

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

Armstrong Metalfest Band Submissions have ended with the line up now to be selected and announced at a later date.

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/

Armstrong Metal Fest’s 8th annual 2016 edition will be taking place on July 15th and 16th in Armstrong, BC at the Hassen Arena to showcase over forty Western Canadian and international bands.

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 .

About:

Taking influence from Europe’s music festival circuit, Armstrong Metal Festis 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.

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:

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PureGrainAudio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com

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

Right Hook Mics – http://www.righthookmics.com

The Green – http://www.thegreen.ca

0 THE RISING FEW Post Video Trailer For New Single ‘Big Boy Games’

November 3, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · The Rising Few

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THE RISING FEW Post Video Trailer For New Single ‘Big Boy Games’

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. And before they reveal the new single, the band like to tease you with a taste of what’s to come in the following English and French video trailers.

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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0 VESPERIA Announce 2016 Cross Canada Tour w/ KALMAH

November 2, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Vesperia

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VESPERIA Announce 2016 Cross Canada Tour w/ KALMAH

Currently on ‘The Tempests Over East Tour’

New Music Video The Western Tempests’

Live at Wacken Open Air 2015 – Watch here.

EP Stream – The Iron Tempests – Listen here.

Music Video – The Western Tempests – Watch here.

Canada’s epic metal quartet and 2015 Wacken Metal Battle Champions VESPERIA announce they will be supporting Finnish metal masters KALMAH’s 2016 cross Canada tour from April 4th – 24th.

Vesperia vocalist / bassist Morgan Rider comments:

“We are extremely excited to announce that we will be direct support for Kalmah on their Canadian headlining tour next spring! We will be playing 20 dates from coast to coast on our biggest tour yet! We will see you again soon, Canada!”

Canadian Tourture 2016 Kalmah & Vesperia

April 4 – Toronto, ON

April 5 – Ottawa, ON

April 6 – Jonquiere, QC

April 7 – Rimouski, QC

April 8 – Halifax, NS

April 9 – Moncton, NB

April 10 – Quebec City, QC

April 11 – Montreal, QC

April 12 – Sherbrooke, QC

April 13 – Drummondville, QC

April 14 – Sudbury, ON

April 16 – Winnipeg, MB

April 17 – Regina, SK

April 18 – Lethbridge, AB

April 19 – Edmonton, AB

April 20 – Prince Goerge, BC

April 21 – Vancouver, BC

April 22 – Victoria, BC

April 23 – Kelowna, BC

April 24 – Calgary, AB

Vesperia are currently on ‘The Tempests Over East Tour’.

‘The Tempests Over The East Tour’

Nov 6 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub – info here.

Nov 7 – Saint John, NB – The Panic Room – info here.

Nov 9 – Fredericton, NB – The Capital

Nov 27 – Sudbury, ON – TBA

Nov 28 – Ottawa, On – The Montgomery

Dec 19 – London, ON – The APK – Event info here.

About:

The cloudy beginnings of VESPERIA lay etched in the gorged bodies of former musical projects among the now four-member band. Twisting, writhing and forcing their aural onslaught upon metal audiences across the globe have sincerely ensured the band’s continuity through all the harsh and arduous battles modern metal bands are bound to encounter in their tenures.

Established in 2012 by vocalist/ bassist Morgan Rider, the sound, direction and theme of the music quickly and naturally evolved into the style of fierce and heroic metal the band is now known and praised for.

Shortly after releasing their first full-length album Voyage from Vinland, VESPERIA redefined themselves and further focused their direction with the 2012 demo, The Swordsman. In 2013, the band independently funded and released their 2nd full-length album An Olden Tale, drawing the ears and attention of metal fans around the world and demonstrating their true mastery of their craft. During that same year, the band also independently funded and completed several Canadian tours to support the album.

Early 2015 saw the band enter the studio once again to record some demo material, which would become The Iron Tempests EP. During this time, the band toured Canada from coast to coast and also made an appearance at Wacken Open Air in Germany, where they won the title of 2015 International Wacken Battle Champions, a second time win for the band’s frontman, Morgan.

With their most fierce music written to date and a bounty of opportunity awaiting, VESPERIA continue to hungrily eye 2015 as the year they will make their mark upon the Earth.

1- The Western Tempests (4:32)

2 – Iron Saga (6:13)

3 – In The Hall of the Mountain King (cover of Edvard Grieg composition) (2:12)

EP Length: 12:59

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.vesperiametal.com

http://facebook.com/vesperiametal

http://twitter.com/vesperiametal

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0 PSYCHOSTICK To Premiere New Song and Video via Twitch Nov 3rd + Live Webcast On Youtube Nov 4th

November 2, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Psychostick

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EPK | Press Photo

Buy Links: Psychostick Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

PSYCHOSTICK To Premiere New Song and Video via Twitch Nov 3rd + Live Webcast On Youtube Nov 4th

December Dates w/ SOIL, Beyond Threshold

New Music Video ‘Bruce Campbell’, A Tribute To Ash vs. Evil Dead

Video – Bruce Campbell – Watch here.

Video – Danger Zone – Watch here.

Video – ‘Obey The Beard’ – Watch here.

Psychostick’s top 10 uses for a beard. Check it out on Metal Hammer UK here.

Metal Hammer UK – Blessed Are The Stick – Read here.

Wrapping up their October US Tour with Dog Fashion Disco, the champions of comedy metal PSYCHOSTICK will be revealing a brand new song (one that’s not on their latest album ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’) via Twitch on November 3rd at 8pm central plus tune in to their live webcast on Youtube November 4th at 8pm central for the track’s video premiere! Set your reminders on your calendar and watch the promo video!

Promo Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usw786dlIAw

Nov 3 @ 8pm Central http://www.psychostick.com/twitch
Nov 4 @ 8pm Central www. psychostick.com/webcast

In additional news, the band will ending their 2015 touring with dates with SOIL.

Dec 10 – Cudahy, WI (Milwaukee) – The Metal Grill

Dec 11 – Ringle, WI – Q & Z Expo Center

Dec 12 – Spring Lake Park, MN (Minneapolis) – POV’s 65

About the album:

PSYCHOSTICK‘s latest album ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ released last November on Rock Ridge Music. The album features 21 tracks of pure rock comedy genius with titles such as ‘Obey The Beard‘, ‘Dogs Like Socks‘, ‘Quack Kills’ (a song about Anatidaephobia: The fear of being watched by a duck), ‘Bruce Campbell’ (a tribute to the 21st century’s most beloved action hero), ‘NSFW’ featuring Bill Manspeaker (founder of Green Jello), a spoof cover of Kenny Loggins’ ‘Danger Zone’ and many more! There’s no wonder why these guys are the kings of parody metal!

‘Revenge of The Vengeance’ is available on iTunes here, all major online retailers plus the band’s online store here.

Revenge of the Vengeance

Release Date: November 4th, 2014

1. Revenge of The Vengeance (0:42)
2. Obey the Beard (3:53)
3. President Rhino (2:12)
4. H-Flat (0:20)
5. So. Heavy. (4:48)
6. Dogs Like Socks (1:09)
7. Super Legit OFFICIAL Teaser #2 Explode (0:31)
8. Quack Kills (3:29)
9. Blue Screen (4:37)
10. NSFW (3:13)
11. Danger Zone (3:50)
12. New To The Neighborhood (0:53)
13. Loathe Thy Neighbor (4:57)
14. AWESOME! (3:32)
15. Choking Hazard (3:14)
16. Fight to the Death (3:18)
17. Bruce Campbell (2:40)
18. Trick or Treat (0:40)
19. Dimensional Time Portal (3:21)
20. The Power of Metal Compels You (2:04)
21. Outtakes IV: The Outtakening (3:47)

Album Length: 57:13

For more info, music and tour dates, please visit http://www.psychostick.com

About:

Harnessing their crazy sense of humor and love of all things metal, vocalist Rob “Rawrb” Kersey and guitarist Josh “The J” Key joined forces with drummer Alex “Shmalex” Dontre and bassist Matty J “Moose” to create Pyschostick, a band they’ve coined as humorcore. With hilarious lyrics, heavy riffs, notorious stage antics and high-energy performances, the band has caused millions of laughs around the world and hundreds of mosh pits across the US of A, often simultaneously, since its birth in Phoenix, AZ in 2000.

Now residing in Chicago, IL, with four full-length albums behind them – “We Couldn’t Think of a Title” (2006), their holiday album “The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride” (2007), “Sandwich” (2009), and “Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D” (2011), the almost 100 percent do-it-yourself laugh factory, Psychostick returns with their signature sound (Chimaira, Machine Head and Hatebreed sexing Tenacious D and Weird Al Yankovic) to showcase their latest offering, the crowd funded album ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ (fan thank youvideo) due out on November 4, 2014. Featuring a hilarious track listing that includes previously released singles the beard anthem ‘Obey The Beard’ and popular ‘Dog Like Socks’ plus new tracks such as ‘Quack Kills’, ‘So. Heavy’, ‘Blue Screen’, and a tribute to the 21st century’s most beloved action super hero ‘Bruce Campbell’. Psychostick are crazy to share with fans many more comedy sing-a-longs on the road and more!

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0 OUT NOW! SILENT LINE Release New Concept Album ‘Shattered Shores’

October 30, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Silent Line

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OUT NOW! SILENT LINE Release New Concept Album ‘Shattered Shores’

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

Photo credit – Brittany Kallstrom Photography

Shattered Shores – Teaser Video – Watch here.

Album Stream – Idobi Howl | Soundcloud

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.

The band explains the album:

“Shattered Shores” is a concept album – our first attempt at one – that depicts a tortured island stuck in time being slowly worn away by an endless ocean. Themes of frost, snow, fire, night, and stars are used to illustrate feelings of hopelessness, fear, and loss. 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. Lots of references to snow and frost are used as we live in Canada, and there is a lonely but beautiful character to the long winter we experience. Another recurring theme is the storm, which brings change and renewal; it is – for lack of a better term – the symbol of hope and of a brighter future.

Overall, Shattered Shores has a melancholic feel to it. It is definitely darker than our other albums, but we feel that it is much more mature and identifiable with an audience. It’s not meant to be depressing, but it deals with real issues and lots of the time those are not pretty. While it is a darker album, the message is not. Overcoming internal issues and feelings is the prime focus, and to describe how important that is, it is necessary to spend time describing the more pessimistic side of things and what makes it so crippling. The songs are more involving and deeper in meaning and structure than our last release, and we took a step back technically on purpose. Individually, the instruments are not as “crazy” as before, but we had a vision for the songs this time, we could see the end product and knew that to get there we didn’t have to play the most technically demanding things as fast as we could. The songs, while more simple, have far more feeling and emotion than before and we are very proud of what we have produced. We hope that everyone listening to the album can find something they enjoy, something they identify with, and something that makes them want to continue listening.”

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

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

SILENT LINE is composed of Mike Burton leading the charge on guitar and vocals, Randy Bergh writing pummeling guitar riffs, Andy Sidloski crafting driving bass lines, and Adam Kallstrom thundering on drums. The line up charges audiences with their energy and fills the entire room with its symphonic melodies. heir dedication to their craft is strengthened by their loyal fans, who have supported their development over the years with their two previous albums ‘Born of A Dying Star’ (2012) and ‘One Body Blade’ (2010).

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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0 EWS: Bravewords Streaming ADRENECHROME’s New Track ‘The Lead Elephant’; New Album Due Out Nov 27th

October 30, 2015
by Asher
· Adrenechrome · Music News

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Bravewords Streaming ADRENECHROME’s New Track ‘The Lead Elephant’ From Upcoming Album ‘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 Bravewords.com for the premiere of their track ‘The Lead Elephant’ from their upcoming album ‘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‘.

“‘The Lead Elephant’ is my personal favorite on the album, thrash/sludge tuned down to A and the riff at the end is one of our best.” comments vocalist / guitarist Chris Friesen.

To listen to ‘The Lead Elephant’, please visit the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-adrenechrome-premier-the-lead-elephant-audio-streaming

Album Pre-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

About:

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 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 WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA 2016! Band Submissions Open Nov 5th! New Cities Added!

October 29, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA 2016! Band Submissions Open Nov 5th! 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/

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 Alberta

2 finalists from Ontario

1 finalist from Quebec

1 finalist from Saskatoon or Winnipeg

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

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

Media Partners:

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0 FUCK THE FACTS Update USA Tour Dates, Post Live Drum Video For ‘The Path of Most Resistance’

October 27, 2015
by Asher
· Fuck The Facts · Music News

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FUCK THE FACTS Update USA Tour Dates, Post Live Drum Video For ‘The Path of Most Resistance’

New Album ‘Desire Will Rot’ (Noise Salvation) Out Now!

L-R – Topon Das – Guitar, Marc Bourgon – Bass/Vocals, Mélanie Mongeon – Vocals, Mathieu Vilandré – Drums, Johnny Ibay – Guitar – Photo Credit: Dave Levitt

Music Video – The Path of Most Resistance – Watch here.

Music Video – Solitude – Watch here.

Album Stream – Listen here.

Canadian grindcore legends FUCK THE FACTS have updated their tour schedule for their upcoming USA dates in support of their new album ‘Desire Will Rot’ released this past August via their indie label Noise Salvation. (dates listed below)

In addition, the band has posted a new live video of drummer Mathieu Vilandré’s pounding ‘The Path of Most Resistance’ for fans during their Sault Ste. Marie show last September. The video can be watched at the following link here.

# = venue change

11/19 Buffalo, NY at Sugar City

11/20 Columbus, OH at Spacebar

11/21 Columbia, MO at Cafe Berlin

11/22 Wichita, KS at The South Lulu Temple of Doom

11/23 Denver, CO at Mutiny Information Cafe

#11/24 Laramie, WY at Babe Haus (changed from Cheyenne, WY at Redwood)

11/25 Salt Lake City, UT at Metro Bar

11/26 Las Vegas, NV at The Dive Bar

11/27 Glendale, CA at Complex

11/28 San Diego, CA at The Merrow

11/29 Tempe, AZ at Yucca Tap Room

11/30 Albuquerque, NM at Blu Phoenix

12/01 Amarillo, TX at Zombiez Bar and Grill

12/02 Dallas, TX at Reno’s Chop Shop

12/03 Austin, TX at Dirty Dog

12/04 Houston, TX at Barret’s

12/05 Metairie, LA at Twist of Lime

12/06 Pensacola, FL at The Handlebar

12/07 Tampa, FL at Epic Problem

12/08 Miami, FL at Churchills Pub

12/09 Orlando, FL at Uncle Lou’s

#12/10 Tallahassee, FL at Midtown Speakeasy (changed from Savannah, GA at The Jinx)

12/11 Raleigh, NC at Slims

12/12 Richmond, VA at Strange Matter

12/13 Philadelphia, PA at Kung Fu Necktie

01/15 Toronto, ON at Coalition

01/16 Peterborough, ON at The Spill

About the album:

‘Desire Will Rot’ was recorded and mixed by FTF guitarist Topon Das at his Apartment 2 studio in Ottawa, ON and features eleven aggressive tracks of the band’s metal mastery to follow their recent split EP with Fistfuck along with 2014’s ‘Abandoned’ and 2013’s ‘Amer’ EPs plus it being their first full length since 2011’s ‘Die Miserable’.

A full album stream of ‘Desire Will Rot’ can be heard at the following link: https://soundcloud.com/noise-salvation/sets/fuck-the-facts-desire-will-rot and can be digitally downloaded here plus be picked up on 12” vinyl, CD, and Cassette at http://www.fuckthefacts.com.

Track Listing: Fuck The Facts – Desire Will Rot

1. Everywhere Yet Nowhere (2:58)

2. Shadows Collide (2:49)

3. The Path of Most Resistance (1:34)

4. La Mort I (1:36)

5. La Mort II (1:34)

6. Prey (2:22)

7. Storm of Silence (2:38)

8. Solitude (3:11)

9. False Hope (5:46)

10. Circle (7:54)

11. Nothing Changes (6:20)

Album Length: 38:48

About FTF:

Started as a recording project in the late 90’s, it wasn’t until 2001 that the work ethic that produced a slew of underground releases drove Fuck The Facts towards full band status and into the live arena. Since then, the Ottawa-based unit has barely stopped for a breath of reconsideration, associating themselves with some of the biggest labels in underground extreme music, as well as continuing a steady output of DIY releases. Having toured hundreds of thousands of kilometers throughout North America and Europe, guitarist/founder Topon Das, vocalist Mel Mongeon, drummer Mathieu Vilandré, bassist/vocalist Marc Bourgon, and guitarist Johnny Ibay have performed at some of the biggest festivals and sweated it out in some of the smallest basements. From 2006-2011 Fuck The Facts released three albums via underground powerhouse label, Relapse Records. Upon the completion of their contract, the quintet decided it was time to put the finishing touches on the proverbial full-circle, returning to the world of fierce independence and creative control. Their most recent releases were produced entirely at their own studio, self-released, and shows Fuck The Facts efforts as an entity continuing to grow musically and personally while developing a deeper understanding of what significance their art holds to them. As one of the longest running and most recognizable names in Canadian Grindcore, FUCK THE FACTS continue to deliver their brand of “Bastardized Grindcore” with no end in sight.

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.fuckthefacts.com

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0 VESPERIA Cancel US Tour Due To Visa Issues, Announce New Canadian Dates (ON, QC, NS, NB); New Music Video ‘The Western Tempests’

October 24, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Vesperia

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VESPERIA Cancel US Tour Due To Visa Issues, Announce New Canadian Dates (ON, QC, NS, NB)

New Music Video ‘The Western Tempests’

Live Video – Vesperia @ Wacken Open Air – Watch here.

Behind The Scenes – Video – Wacken Open Air 2015 – Watch here.

EP Stream – The Iron Tempests – Listen here.

Music Video – The Western Tempest – Watch here.

vesperia - the western tempests [official music vi

Canada’s epic metal quartet and Wacken Metal Battle 2015 international champions VESPERIA announce due to visa conflicts they’ve been forced to cancel their US dates this November.

The band issued the following statement:

“Our friends, it is with deep displeasure and disappointment that we must cancel our upcoming US dates this fall on The Tempests Over the East Tour. We were notified that we would not be receiving our visas until the winter, making our attempt at crossing the US border impossible. Though we were given an opportunity to expedite the visas, it is just too expensive for us as an independent metal band at this time.

We are truly sorry and apologize deeply to the fans, bands, promoters and our US agent for this news. We will definitely make it up to you all next year with a tour of epic proportions and a massive new album!

That being said, we will still continue on with our Canadian dates and include an additional date in Fredericton, NB on Monday November 9. We also have some huge news to reveal soon!

Thank you all for your understanding.

Much love,

-Vesperia”

‘The Tempests Over The East Tour’

*Canceled #New Date

#Oct 30 – Brantford, ON – Club Stigma – info here.

Oct 31 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar – info here.
Nov 1 – Quebec City, QC – La Source – info here.
Nov 6 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub – info here.
Nov 7 – Saint John, NB – The Panic Room – info here.

#Nov 9 – Fredericton, NB – The Capital
*Nov 9 – Burlington, VT – Nectar’s
*Nov 12 – Worcester, MA – Ralph’s
*Nov 13 – Salem, MA – Koto
*Nov 14 – New York, NY – St. Vitus Bar
*Nov 15 – Philadelphia, PA – Millcreek
*Nov 18 – Cleveland, OH – The Foundry
*Nov 20 – Crest Hill, IL – Bada Brew
*Nov 21 – Grand Rapids, MI – Mulligans
Nov 27 – Sudbury, ON – TBA
Nov 28 – Ottawa, On – The Montgomery

#Dec 19 – London, ON – The APK – Event info here.

About:

The cloudy beginnings of VESPERIA lay etched in the gorged bodies of former musical projects among the now four-member band. Twisting, writhing and forcing their aural onslaught upon metal audiences across the globe have sincerely ensured the band’s continuity through all the harsh and arduous battles modern metal bands are bound to encounter in their tenures.

Shortly after releasing their first full-length album Voyage from Vinland, VESPERIA redefined themselves and further focused their direction with the 2012 demo, The Swordsman. In 2013, the band independently funded and released their 2nd full-length album An Olden Tale, drawing the ears and attention of metal fans around the world and demonstrating their true mastery of their craft. During that same year, the band also independently funded and completed several Canadian tours to support the album.

With their most fierce music written to date and a bounty of opportunity awaiting, VESPERIA continue to hungrily eye 2015 as the year they will make their mark upon the Earth.

1- The Western Tempests (4:32)

2 – Iron Saga (6:13)

3 – In The Hall of the Mountain King (cover of Edvard Grieg composition) (2:12)

EP Length: 12:59

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.vesperiametal.com

http://facebook.com/vesperiametal

http://twitter.com/vesperiametal

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0 Idobi Howl Exclusive Album Premiere SILENT LINE ‘Shattered Shores’

October 23, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Silent Line

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Idobi Howl Exclusive Album Premiere SILENT LINE ‘Shattered Shores’

New Album ‘Shattered Shores’ Due Out October 30th

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

Photo credit – Brittany Kallstrom Photography

Shattered Shores – Teaser Video – Watch here.

Bonnyville, AB death-infused melodic metallers SILENT LINE has teamed up with Idobi Howl for the exclusive stream of their upcoming concept album‘Shattered Shores’ due out October 23rd to follow up their 2012 LP ‘Born of Dying Star’.

The band explains the album:

To listen to the album stream for ‘Shatterd Shores‘, please visit the following link: http://idobi.com/exclusive/premiere-silent-line-shattered-shores/

Producing heavy and melodic music with an orchestral flair rooted in death metal‘Shattered Shores’ is the band’s first concept album. 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.

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

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