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0 NEWS: IMMOLATION & OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA Team Up For Limited Edition Charity Fest T-Shirt

August 13, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Obscene Extreme America Fest

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IMMOLATION & OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA Team Up For Limited Edition Charity Fest T-Shirt

OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA – AUG 20-23 MONTREAL, QC

Obscene Extreme America is delighted to have connected their charity efforts to support Doctors Without Borders with death metal kings IMMOLATION to offer fans and festival goers a chance to purchase one of 66 limited festival t-shirts designed by the band at a cost of $20 CAD. (fans are encouraged to donate more). All proceeds will be given Doctors Without Borders. Since 2012,Obscene Extreme has been been supporting the brave hearts from Doctors Without Borders and have donated over the years 230.259,- Czech korunain in Europe.

Invading one of North America’s most brutal and lively metal scenes Montreal, QC from August 20-23, Obscene Extreme America has announced its scheduled line up. TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!!!! Please visit the following link: http://www.obscene-extreme.com/en/tickets

OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA 2015
MONTREAL – Trh Bar + Théâtre TELUS + Katacombes
AUGUST 20-23, 2015 * du 20 au 23 Aout 2015
CANADA

Ticket Info: http://www.obscene-extreme.com/en/tickets

Individual tickets :

Prefest: 20 can$ + 3 can$ taxes (TPS & TVQ) = 23 can$

Friday: 45 can$ + 6,74 can taxes (TPS & TVQ) = 51.74 can$

Saturday: 45 can$ + 6,74 can taxes (TPS & TVQ) = 51.74 can$

Sunday: 25 can$ + 3,74 can taxes (TPS & TVQ) = 28,74 can$

Passes :

3-day pass: 100 can$ + 14,98 can taxes (TPS & TVQ) = 114,98 can$

2-day pass: 80 can$ + 11,98 can taxes (TPS & TVQ) = 91,98 can$

For our US friends >

3 day passes (friday/saturday/sunday) will be sold at 94 us$ (taxes inc).

2 day passes (friday/saturday) will be sold at 75 us$ (taxes inc).

Individual tickets :

Prefest: 19 us$ (taxes inc).

Friday: 43 us$ (taxes inc).

Saturday: 43 us$ (taxes inc).

Sunday: 24 us$ (taxes inc).

Thursday / Jeudi – August / Août 20, 2015

TRH Bar

3699, Boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, Québec

www.trh-bar.com

www.facebook.com/TrhBar

19:00 – 19:25 – VAGINAL ADDICTION

19:40 – 20:05 – PURGATOIRE

20:20 – 20:50 – WHO CARES?

21:05 – 21:35- OBSOLETE MANKIND

21:50 – 22:20 – HOMEWRECKER

22:35 – 23:05 – P.L.F.

23:20 – 00:00 – PUTRID FILE

00:15 – 01:00 – NOISEM

Friday / Vendredi- August / Août 21, 2015

Théâtre TELUS, 1280 St-Denis / coin Ste-Catherine, Montréal, Québec

www.theatretelus.com

www.facebook.com/theatretelus

12:00 – 12:20 – TALK SICK

12:30 – 12:50 – G.O.D.

13:00 – 13:20 – HOMOLKA

13:30 – 13:55 – THE DRIP

14:05 – 14:30 – CORRUPT LEADERS

14:40 – 15:05 – SOIL OF IGNORANCE

15:15 – 15:40 – POWER OF CUP

15:50 – 16:15 – HARD CHARGER

16:25 – 16:50 – ARCHAGATHUS

17:00 – 17:30 – AGGRESSION

17:40 – 18:10 – P.L.F.

18:20 – 18:50 – FUCK THE FACTS

19:00 – 19:40 – PUTRID PILE

19:50 – 20:30 – MORPHEUS DESCENDS

20:40 – 21:25 – JIG-AI

21:25 – 22:20 – AGATHOCLES

22:30 – 23:30 – GRUESOME

23:45 – 00:45 – SCHIRENC PLAYS PUNGENT STENCH

00:55 – 01:25 – ABDICATE

01:35- 02:00 – TBA

Saturday / Samedi- August / Août 22, 2015

Théâtre TELUS

1280 St-Denis / coin Ste-Catherine, Montréal, Québec

www.theatretelus.com

www.facebook.com/theatretelus

11:00 – 11:20 – CROSSTITUTION

11:30 – 11:50 – GOEMAGOT

12:00 – 12:20 – BIOLOGICAL MONSTROSITY

12:30 – 12:55 – MOTHER BRAIN

13:05 – 13:30 – PUTRESCENCE

13:40 – 14:05 – MESRINE

14:15 – 14:40 – DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION

14:50 – 15:15 – RUMPLESTILTSKIN GRINDER

15:25 – 15:50 – FULL OF HELL

16:00 – 16:30 – PSYCHO

16:40 – 17:10 – TOTAL FUCKING DESTRUCTION

17:20 – 17:50 – SOOTHSAYER

18:00 – 18:40 – INHUMATE

18:50 – 19:35 – MALIGNANCY

19:45 – 20:30 – MAGRUDERGRIND

20:40 – 21:30 – BROKEN HOPE

21:40 – 22:30 – TRAP THEM

22:45 – 23:35 – DROPDEAD

23:50 – 00:50 – IMMOLATION

01:00 – 01:30 – SACCAGE

01:40 – 02:00 – DECHE-CHARGE

Sunday / Dimanche – August / Août 23, 2015

Katacombes

1635 Boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2S9

www.katacombes.com/wp

www.facebook.com/coopkatacombes

15:00 – BBQ / MEET & GREET

16:40 – 17:05 – DEBONED

17:20 – 17:45 – HOLY COST

18:00 – 18:30 – !!!TENTACLES!!!

18:45 – 19:15 – NAPALM RAID

19:30 – 20:00 – DYSENTERY

20:15 – 21:00 – SYSTEM SHIT

21:15 – 22:00 – JIG-AI

22:00 – 01:00 – END METAL DJ

For more info, please visit the following links:

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/407078159465552/

http://obscene-extreme.com

https://www.facebook.com/ObsceneExtremeAmerica

www.youtube.com/user/ObsceneExtremeFest

About:

Obscene Extreme Festival comes to Canada! August 20-23, the Obscene Extreme World Tour will be stopping by Montreal, Quebec for a weekend of extreme music madness!

Get your gore grind banana suit ready, put on your gas mask or your most comfortable stage diving costume and get psyched for a wide selection of underground acts. The first Canadian edition of this DIY party will bring the best of grindcore, crust, punk, death, thrash, hardcore, and everything in-between to the stage.

The Obscene Extreme Festival began in the Czech Republic in 1999, and over the past 16 years, more than 700 bands from all over the world have rocked its stage. The Obscene Extreme World Tour was born 2 years ago out of the desire to bring the carnage to extreme music fans worldwide. After Mexico, Indonesia, Australia, and Japan, the festival is bringing the blasting madness of Obscene Extreme to Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Get ready for a 4 day trip of fast, brutal, and destructive musical violence.

5 reasons the Obscene Extreme World Tour is going to blow your mind:

1. Truly underground.
Obscene Extreme is one of the few truly underground festivals to unite big, genre-defining bands, and small, cult bands.

2. Vegan-friendly.
Whatever you do or don’t do, believe or practice, you’re welcome at Obscene Extreme.

3. Fair ticket price.
No massive booking agent or energy drink mega-festival bullshit, Obscene Extreme is affordable for everyone.

4. No shitty rules, no shitty security.
Stage diving, stage invasions and more, all welcome. Obscene Extreme treats you like people and doesn’t stop you having fun.

5. Grindcore carnival.
Wear a gasmask, dress as a goregrind banana, Obscene Extreme is more than a festival – it’s a party!

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0 Instrumental Prog Rock / Metal PYRAMIDS ON MARS Premieres Guitar Playthrough ‘Death Valley Driver’ On Metal Nation Radio; New Album ‘Echo Cosmic’ Due Out Sept 8th

August 12, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Pyramids On Mars

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Instrumental Prog Rock / Metal PYRAMIDS ON MARS Premieres Guitar Playthrough ‘Death Valley Driver’ On Metal Nation Radio

New Album ‘Echo Cosmic’ Due Out Sept 8th

Track Listing: Pyramids On Mars – Echo Cosmic
1. Dream Division (5:14)
2. Battle for Rome (5:48)
3. Death Valley Driver (5:25)
4. Tribute (2:54)
5. Heaven’s Gate (6:04)
6. Sailing the Oceans of Neptune (5:05)
7. Spectre of Orion (5:36)
8. Order of the Freemasons (8:09)
9. Occam’s Razor (6:08)
10. Echo Cosmic (4:56)
Album Length: 55:24

Teaming up with MetalNationRadio.com, PYRAMIDS ON MARS (the solo creation of guitarist Kevin Estrella) is proud to share with fans its latest guitar playthrough for their track ‘Death Valley Driver’ from the upcoming album ‘Echo Cosmic’ set for release on September 8, 2015to follow 2013’s full length self-titled debut. The release features ten tracks of emotionally high energy music that mostly came to life in Estrella’s dreams over the last two years, the album as A whole pays homage to some of Estrella’s biggest influences while still staying true to himself and his own creations.

video link: http://metalnationradio.ca/guitar-playthrough-by-kevin-estrella-and-his-instrumental-project-all-written-by-him-pyramids-on-mars/

About:

Inspired the by the studies of UFOs, aliens and the artifacts of in our solar system plus being witness to UFO activity (full details below), PYRAMIDS ON MARS is an embodiment of spacey music that brings both worlds together as both a musical concept, and message to the world of the alien presence. Formed in 2011, PYRAMIDS ON MARS is the solo creation of guitarist Kevin Estrella who offers an aural palette of intense, emotional, 3-dimensional, heavy and melodic progressive rock/ metal that includes a range of influences such as Baroque classical guitar, classical composers J.S Bach and Antonio Vivaldi along with today’s guitar virtuosos Yngwie Malmsteen and Joe Satriani.

‘Echo Cosmic’ Album trailer : https://youtu.be/UTJw6alDZ3A

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

Track by Track Breakdown of Echo Cosmic explained by PYRAMIDS ON MARS’ Kevin Estrella:

“To summarize, the overall story line of ‘Echo Cosmic’ is about mankind’s history of broadcasting radio and tv signals for over 100 years from earth to space. Theoretically, some of these signals should be picked up by alien civilizations. We are announcing our existence through this cosmic echo we are sending out. We may be an insignificant species in a vast universe, but we are leaving a footprint that has infinite infuence.” comments Estrella.

1. Dream Division: The whole introduction I heard in a dream. Started off simply with guitar, but got more interesting when the bass and drums join in and are all doing something different from each other. But it all worked. Almost like division. Thus the name.

2.Battle for Rome: Influenced by the X-Box One game trailer Ryse Son of Rome. Watch the trailer, and you can imagine this song playing in it.

3. Death Valley Driver: The main rhythm guitar and drums were bedtracks for this song. Reminded me of driving fast on a desert road.

4. Tribute: I was experimenting with some ’80’s guitar tone presets. Improvising, I played the main rhythm part. It sounded like something Randy Rhoads would play. Decided to write a song dedicated to him.

5. Heaven’s Gate: Influenced by a band who has a a dead guy with leather skin for a mascot.

6. Sailing the Ocean’s of Neptune: Heard the main riff in my head for weeks. Finally wrote the song. Had a real Hendrix feel to it, with a large Extreme influence.

7. Spectre of Orion: A song originally written in a band I used to be in called Omega Factor which consisted of just me and a drummer

8. Order of the Freemasons: Song written back in 2011. A very dark song about a dark subject. It is more a work of art rather than being a radio friendly song. A song I am very proud of.

9. Occam’s Razor: A fast, thrash metal song with sharp, jagged teeth. You will hear at least three metal band influences in this one!

10. Echo Cosmic: The flagship of the CD. A song that creates a feeling of loneliness and isolation. That which we are in this vast universe.

Kevin Estrella UFO experience:

The facts are as follows:
– August 21, 2014 @ 10:30pm, a 2 dimensional disc approx. 40 ft in diameter, surrounded in orange/red plasma appears over the City of Hamilton. He immediately files a full report with MUFON. (full report here)- 2015 Kevin Estrella attends the Alien Cosmic Exhibition (ACE) in Brantford, Ontario. He meets with MUFON investigator Stu Bundy who took his report. They are very excited to see him. They are doing a presentation at ACE that includes his sighting. They deem it to be AUTHENTIC.

– What is drawing attention, is from official UFO database reports, there is no record of any UFO sighting in the city of Hamilton the night of August 21, 2014.HE IS THE ONLY ONE WHO WITNESSED IT.

– He personally meets with world respected Ufologist, Grant Cameron to discuss the matter. He says this phenomenon is not uncommon; where one person is witness to a sighting and others around do not see it. He went on to explain how the same thing happened to John Lennon, in New York City.

– Grant has done extensive research into the subject of the UFO/alien phenomenon and its particular interest with musicians. Many musicians have come forward and have had personal alien/UFO encounters, and are getting musical ideas through downloads. Estrella discussed with Grant how he too, gets songs from dreams and nearly all his music seems to come from channeling into an energy source from elsewhere. The alien rock stories Grant talks about in his presentation sounds much like Estrella’s own personal experiences. That is what drew him to attend ACE in the first place.

– Grant is under the notion that the fact that no-one else saw it, this UFO sighting was meant for Estrella to see.

– Estrella is lead to believe the UFO/Musician connection Grant speaks of, He is a part of this group.

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“With the new release “Echo Cosmic” coming out on September 8th, 2015 they continue to blow minds and bend genre. The last I can explain by using two completely different bands in one sentence. This band accelerates from Iron maiden to Meshuggah in about 2 seconds….Overall this record is mind bending and goes beyond what is being made nowadays. Pyramids on Mars blows borders of metal and rock away and leaves you with a satisfied feeling.” Rating 9/10. – Dutch Metal Maniac

“If anything, it is taking the road less travelled – in this case, guitar-driven, instrumental music- that helps Pyramids on Mars stand out from the plethora of other groups vying for a piece of the prog rock pie.” – Canadian Musician Magazine

“Kevin Estrella, much like Vai, much like Satriani, can make his guitar truly communicate and display emotion. There’s a real passion that Kevin plays with that only comes along every so often…a real magic. There could be a complete saturation with this type of instrumentally-driven music one day. I have the feeling that even IF this was to happen, Pyramids on Mars would STILL stand out miles from the rest.” – Sleeping Bag Studios

“The music scene is very saturated with artists and bands pretty much doing the same thing (stylistically speaking). With the current popularity of instrumental guitarists like Joe Satriani, there is a good possibility of instrumental rock coming back. Pyramids on Mars have a niche market with very little competition that they can control the market share in that music genre.” Coalition Entertainment Management Jesse Mitchell |Coalition Music

“And with influences like Metallica (probably post-black album), Jimi Hendrix, and Joe Satriani it is clear that Pyramids on Mars knows the kind of music they love, how to create their own version, and make us listeners enjoy it as much as they do.” Metal Addicts

“The guitarist member is impressively high-quality. His constant and non-stop lead work is where he shines. Smooth, melodic, adapt and soaring lead after lead on song after song speaks of good soloing. Kevin Estrella is in the same ballpark as David Gilmour.” – Metallian

“Pyramids on Mars is a musical journey. Dizzying guitar work swiftly flying between genres and showing skill that few acts are capable of achieving in the country right now.” Two Way Monologues

0 NEWS: Black Metal Brother Duo HELLEBORUS Announce Colorado Show Dates

August 12, 2015
by Asher
· Helleborus · Music News

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Black Metal Brother Duo HELLEBORUS Announce Colorado Show Dates

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

‘Coils’ – FREE Download here.

‘The Carnal Sabbath’ – Song Stream here.

Named after a gorgeous, but poisonous flower that blooms in winter, Manitou Springs, CO based HELLEBORUS, the new creation of brothers Jerred & Wyatt Houseman (both former members of Execration) are proud to announce they will be hitting the stage for performances on August 21st (their debut live show) in Colorado Springs, CO and September 5th supporting Brazilian metallers Unearthly and Krow for their tour date in Denver. CO.

Show Dates:

Aug 21 – Colorado Springs, CO – Zodiac Lounge w/ Thorns of Acanthus, Scepter of Eligos, Nybbas – Event info here.

Sept 5 – Denver, CO – 3 Kings Tavern w/ Unearthly, Krow, Mount Cairn, Six Feet of Anger – Event info here.

Helleborus has unleashed two tracks ‘Coils’ and ‘The Carnal Sabbath’ over this summer, which are off their soon to be finished debut full length, a release that combines black, death and doom metal with a vast ambiance. Helleborus venture outside the conventional colors of traditional black metal, the brothers Jerred & Wyatt plan to deliver a new aura of sound where fans of The Devil’s Blood, Satyricon, Necorphobic, Belphegor, Blut Aus Nord are sure to connect with them.

Album Band Line Up features: Wyatt (vocals, lyrics) & Jerred Houseman (producer, all instruments)

Live Line Up features: Wyatt (vocals, lyrics) & Jerred Houseman (bass), Brent Boutte’ (drums) and Ian H. (guitarist)

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Helleborus/147780151924510

http://twitter.com/hellebrus

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“I will forever embrace quality underground Metal, especially underground Black Metal. Helleborus have without question, tapped into my Black Metal psyche with their new song. I honestly cannot stop listening to Coils.” – Metal Odyssey

“The chiming riffs and exotic lead guitar melodies in “Coils” do indeed generate an air of mysticism that surrounds the song, but the music also rocks very hard. The thundering drums and rumbling bass rhythms give the song a sense of tangible power, and the jagged, howling vocals cut like a serrated knife. It’s a bulldozer as well as a spellcaster…the song is also catchy as hell, and it should hold special appeal to fans of bands such as The Devil’s Blood, Satyricon, and Belphegor.” – No Clean Singing

0 NEWS: AmericanAftermath Exclusive Track Premiere: FUCK THE FACTS ‘Storm Of Silence’; New Album ‘Desire Will Rot’ Due Out August 25th + Tour Dates (USA/Canada)

August 10, 2015
by Asher
· Fuck The Facts · Music News

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AmericanAftermath Exclusive Track Premiere: FUCK THE FACTS ‘Storm Of Silence’

New Album ‘Desire Will Rot’ Due Out August 25th + Tour Dates (USA/Canada)

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

Music Video – Solitude – Watch here.

Song Stream – The Path of Most Resistance – Listen here.

Song Stream – Prey – Listen here.

Canadian grindcore legends FUCK THE FACTS has teamed up with AmericanAftermath.net for the premiere their track ‘Storm of Silence’ from their upcoming album ‘Desire Will Rot’ due out on August 25th via their indie label Noise Salvation. The album is available for pre-order for only $4 here plus pre-order of 12” vinyl, CD, and Cassette available athttp://www.fuckthefacts.com.

You can listen to ‘Storm of Silence’ at the following link: http://americanaftermath.net/2015/08/10/exclusive-fuck-the-facts-bring-the-noise-in-a-storm-of-silence/

‘Desire Will Rot’ was recorded and mixed by FTF guitarist Topon Das at his Apartment 2 recording studio in Ottawa, ON and is the band’s first full length since 2011’s ‘Die Miserable’ and follows the band’s recent split EP with Fistfuck along with 2014’s ‘Abandoned’ and 2013’s ‘Amer’ EPs.

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

FUCK THE FACTS will be hitting the road at the end of August till mid October for dates in Canada and USA to promote‘Desire Will Rot’.

August

08/20 – Kingston, ON @ The Mansion

08/21 – Montreal, QC @ Obscene Extreme Fest – Theatre Telus

September

09/01 Binghamton, NY – Fitzie’s Irish Pub
09/02 Cleveland, OH – Now That’s Class
09/03 Chicago, IL – Livewire
09/04 Appleton, WI – The Poison Estate
09/05 Minneapolis, MN – The Triple Rock
09/06 Fargo, ND – The New Direction
09/07 Billings, MT – Railyard
09/08 Great Falls, MT – The Club Cigar
09/09 Spokane, WA – Pinnacle Northwest
09/10 Seattle, WA – Highline
09/11 Victoria, BC – Logans Pub
09/12 Vancouver, BC – Hindenburg
09/14 Calgary, AB – Tubby Dog
09/15 Edmonton, AB – The Armoury
09/16 Saskatoon, SK – Amigos Cantina
09/17 Regina, SK – The German Club
09/18 Winnipeg, MB – Ozzy’s
09/19 Thunder Bay, ON – Black Pirates Pub
09/20 Sault Ste Marie, ON – Oddfellows

October

10/09 Sherbrooke, QC – The Murdoch
10/10 Ottawa, ON – House Of Targ
10/14 Quebec City, QC – Scanner Bistro
10/15 Fredericton, NB – The Capital
10/16 Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub
10/17 Charlottetown, PE – The Sportsman
10/18 Moncton, NB – Esquire Tavern
10/19 Rimouski, QC – Cactus Show Bar

About:

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.

Select discography:

Full-Length albums:

Desire Will Rot (2015)

Die Miserable (2011)

Disgorge Mexico (2008)

Stigmata High-Five (2006)

Backstabber Etiquette (2002)

Mullet Fever (2001)

EPs:

Abandoned (2014)

Amer (2013)

Misery (2011)

Unnamed (2010)

Split releases:

Split with Fistfuck (2015)

Split with Leng Tch’e (2008)

Split with Mesrine (2005)

Split with Feeble Minded (2002)

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.fuckthefacts.com

http://www.facebook.com/FuckTheFacts

http://twitter.com/fuckthefacts

http://www.youtube.com/user/0908

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“Fuck the Facts is one of the most prolific grind-based bands in Canada’s big, weird extreme music scene.” – Noisey

“avant-garde grindcore road warriors…boundless chaotic energy and unrestrained sense of experimentation. – Exclaim!

“Their formidable discography is speckled with blips and bursts of every shade of extreme metal, hardcore, punk, and noise imaginable, spearheaded by vocalist Mel Mongeon’s razor-edged larynx and mastermind Topon Das’ mad fretboard genius.” – Pitchfork

“FUCK THE FACTS brings a strong collection of extreme metal tunes, often technical and scathing, sometimes grindy and with just enough melody to digest without heartburn.” – Blabbermouth

“explosive and ferocious” – Metal Sucks

“Fuck The Facts aren’t your average grindcore band.” – No Clean Singing

“Fuck The Facts never shy away from change. It seems, in fact, that the band embraces progression as much as they embrace chaos.” – Hellbound

“blazing amalgamation of grindcore and death metal that I absolutely love.” – Pure Grain Audio

“Canadian grindcore hurricane” – CVLT Nation

“It’s impossible to deny that the grindcore-meets-death-metal hybrid sound they’ve created” – Lambgoat

0 Out Now! Test Your Metal Records – Brazilian Power Metal HIBRIA New Self-Titled Album + North American ‘Metal Maniac Inside Tour’

August 7, 2015
by Asher
· Hibria · Music News

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Out Now! Test Your Metal Records – Brazilian Power Metal HIBRIA New Self-Titled Album + North American ‘Metal Maniac Inside Tour’

New Music Videos ‘Life’ + ‘Pain’

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For fans of Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Pantera, Megadeth, Deep Purple

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Photo Credit – Karina Kohl

Track Listing – Hibria – Self-Titled
1. Pain (4:27)
2. Abyss (4:05)
3. Tightrope (5:02)
4. Life (4:45)
5. Ghosts (5:10)
6. Legacy (2:26)
7. Ashamed (5:17)
8. Church (4:13)
9. Fame (5:24)
10. Words (5:24)
Album Length: 46:17

Test Your Metal Records is proud to unleash Brazilian power metallers HIBRIA’s fifth and latest self-titled full length for North American release as of August 7th, 2015. This fifth release continues HIBRIA‘s venture in 2015 with their very technical playing that’s fast, aggressive and catchy to follow 2013’s ‘Silent Revenge’. Album is available on CD here | Digital download here. Hibria will also be on tour across North America this September and October with Unleash The Archers (dates listed below).

Hibria comments:

“We self titled this release because we believe that it represents what our music is and how we feel about our band. This is our second CD composed with the same lineup and it made all the difference in our songwriting. We already knew what to expect from each other and it contributed a lot for us to write this new work. It is our most daring album. We experienced new influences and they made this album to sound so fresh. We really feel we have started heading to a new level as a band.”

Music Video – ‘Life’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqNz6l5TNQI

Music Video – Pain – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdHX010N_Ng

About:

A Brazilian power metal band formed in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul in 1996. Hibria has grown in popularity in their home country plus worldwide with the successful release of four albums and a live DVD that showcases their intense concert energy (if ya never seen them in person).

All four of their past albums and live DVD released have reached the #1 position on sales charts for HMV stores across Japan and has lead the band to be support for such bands as Metallica, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth plus perform at Rock in Rio and Loud Park, Japan’s most important Metal festival, where they shared the main stage with some of the world’s most known bands.

* = Hibria only

September

9/8/2015 – Philadelphia, PA @ 3rd and Girard

9/9/2015 – Maryland, MD @ TBD

9/10/2015 – Columbia, SC @ TBD

9/11/2015 – Atlanta, GA @ PPUSA – Center Stage *

9/13/2015 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

9/14/2015 – Orlando, FL @ The Haven

9/15/2015 – Spartanburg, SC @ GroundZero

9/17/2015 – Raleigh, NC @ The Maywood

9/18/2015- Allentown, PA @ Jabber Jaws Bar & Grille

9/19/2015 – New Castle, DE @ JB McGinnes

9/20/2015 – Harrisonburg, VA @ Golden Pony

9/22/2015 – Long Island, NY @ Even Flow Bar and Grill

9/23/2015 – Boston, MA @ The Middle East Up

9/24/2015 – Providence, RI @ Firehouse 13

9/25/2015 – Revere, MA @ Sammy’s Patio

9/27/2015 – Queens, NY @ Blackthorn 51

9/28/2015 – Burlington, VT @ Nectar’s

9/29/2015 – Montreal, QC @ Katacombes

9/30/2015 – Quebec City, QC @ Salle Unisson

October

10/2/2015 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria

10/3/2015 – Toronto, ON @ Hardluck Bar

10/4/2015 – London, ON @ APK

10/5/2015 – Chicago, IL @ Livewire lounge

10/6/2015 – Joplin, MO @ Black Thorn

10/7/2015 – Lexington, KY @ TBD

10/9/2015 – Columbus, OH @ TBD

10/10/2015 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Skeletunes Lounge

10/11/2015 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Metal Grill

10/12/2015 – Minneapolis, MN @ Nether Bar

10/13/2015 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Zoo

10/14/2015 – Brandon, MB @ Spruce Woods Inn

10/16/2015 – Calgary, AB @ Distortion

10/17/2015 – Edmonton, AB @ The Mercury Room

10/18/2015 – Spokane, WA @ The Pin *

10/20/2015 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Bar *

10/21/2015 – Denver, CO @ Herman’s Hideaway *

10/22/2015 – Albuquerque, NM @ The Jam Spot *

10/23/2015 – Los Angeles, CA @ Loaded *

10/24/2015 – Las Vegas @ Dive Bar *

10/25/2015 – Sacramento, CA @ Back 9 *

10/27/2015 – Medford, OR @ Musichead *

10/29/2015 – Portland, OR @ Panic Room *

10/30/2015 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon *

10/31/2015 – Vancouver, BC @ The Smilling Buddha Cabaret

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

About Test Your Metal Records:

Mission

Test Your Metal Records stands to leave a positive impact and everlasting dynasty within the Canadian Rock and Metal music scene. First and foremost TYM was founded to ensure the continued creation of music, art and culture! To employ as many people doing what they love, and to ultimately assist the worldwide music scene thrive in any way. TYM Records helps get the art, product and live show into the hands and ears of the fans.

Vision

To build a corporation and family that will help people reach their true potential and fuel their passion. Starting off with a talented roster of bands, promoting and constantly innovating new music for the record label. Manufacturing and promoting their new albums and sending them out on tour across the globe. My vision is to revolutionize the music industry by giving the music to the fans for a monthly membership fee. Having a multitude of perks set up through the Loyalty membership, and a multitude of external companies providing incentives and cross promotion. I aspire to make a service that people from all walks of life can enjoy and benefit from. 20% of net profit of the label will be deposited into a fund for the ‘TYM Academy of the Arts’. Which will be a Non-Profit music and arts academy I hope to open within the next 3-5 years.

Values

Like any good long lasting relationship, the things I value in business are also the things I value in life. Passion, Love, Honesty, Compassion, Teamwork and most of all FUN, FREEDOM and INTERDEPENDENCE. I started TYM Records because I want to help bands push to the next level while keeping control within their hands and to help them make a living from it!!! To always have fun and work as a family to build a career together. On top of the normal royalties baid to the artists and with the implementation of the Loyalty club I plan on paying out 24% of all net profits from the loyalty club to the bands on the roster on the last day of each month. So theoretically we will be able to watch the label grow to the point where every band on the label can solely focus on their craft and not have to worry about the bills! I aspire to be a leading example of Honesty, Fairness, Dedication and Transparency within this company. I have made it my new mission in life to help as many people as possible and I believe through TYM Records we can achieve that!

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0 NEWS: PureGrainAudio.com Stream + Train Bigger Monkeys Conduct Human Testing Tour Across Canada August 2015

August 7, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Train Bigger Monkeys

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NEWS RELEASE

Edmonton, AB – August 7, 2015

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For fans of: Arch Enemy, Death, Enslaved, Exodus, and Mastodon

Sales links: Itunes | Amazon | CD Baby | Google Play

Tour Dates: August 6-22, 2015 (Canada)

TOUR SPONSOR: Hazzardous Material (Tour sponsor)

DISTRIBUTION: CD Baby

PureGrainAudio.com Stream + Train Bigger Monkeys Conduct Human Testing Tour Across Canada August 2015

Band Photo (no logo) – From L-R: Jason Carter (Guitar) | Kevin Donovan (Drums) | Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito (Vocals) | Alex Dobbins (Guitar) | Kevin Watson (Bass)

Download press photo

Calgary, AB Metal fusion masters TRAIN BIGGER MONKEYS have announced that they are embarking on their HUMAN TESTING TOUR across Canada. The band planned the tour around a festival date at the Grind Your Mind festival in Montreal, QC. Their tour kicks off in their hometown of Calgary at Dicken’s Pub on August 6 by eight more consecutive dates across Canada.

“We’re looking forward to this tour! Being our first time playing outside of the province. We’re most excited for poutine and crepes in Quebec before Grind Your Mind. We’re ready to bring our blend of metal across this great country.” – Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito (vocals)

The band has teamed up with PureGrainAudio.com to stream their single ‘Glass Case of Emotion’ featuring a clip from the film Anchorman introducing this thunderous track. The song can be found here: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/train-bigger-monkeys-glass-case-of-emotion-exclusive-song-stream

Artist Data Page | Download Tour Poster

Tour Dates

AUG. 6 – Calgary, Alberta

Dicken`s Pub

AUG. 8- Winnipeg, Manitoba

Ozzy`s

AUG. 11 – Sudbury, Ontario

Little Montreal

AUG. 14 – Guelph, Ontario

Dstrct

AUG. 15 – Montreal, Quebec

Grind Your Mind Open Air Festival

AUG. 6 – Cambridge, Ontario

TBA

AUG. 21 – Portage La Prairie, Manitoba

House show

AUG. 22 – Brandon, Manitoba

North Hill Inn

*Additional dates may be added

Divergence

Release Date: July 1, 2014

Distribution: Cd Baby

UPC Code #: 061297421503

ISRC: CAL9T1400001-000012

1. Traversing the Storm

2. Monster

3. Hypocritic Oath

4. Terry the Pigeon-Eating Vagrant

5. Altered States

6. Dissident Cogs

7. Glass Case of Emotion

8. Science Friction

9. Lack of Morality

10. Interlude (A Day in the Studio) [Secret Track]

11. Toe the Line [Bonus Track]

12. The Art of Desperation [Bonus Track]

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Train Bigger Monkeys

• All songs written by: Train Bigger Monkeys

• Produced by: Jess Charlton and Jason Carter

• Mixed by: Jess Charlton

• Mastered by: Jess Charlton

Album Band Line Up:

Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito (Vocals), Jason Carter (Guitar), Alex Dobbins (Guitar), Kevin Donovan Drums), Bryce Gorman (Bass)

Live Band Line Up:

Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito (Vocals), Jason Carter (Guitar), Alex Dobbins (Guitar), Kevin Donovan Drums), Kevin Watson (Bass)

Shared the stage with

Archspire, Benighted, Incantation, Massacre

Tours and Festivals

Human Testing Tour – August 2015

Farmageddon Open Air 2015

Vernstock 2014

Calgary Metal Fest 2012

Biography

Train Bigger Monkeys is an expression of society force fed life-long corruption.

Metal has a way of taking control, and TBM revels in the direction it takes them.

Formed in the winter of 2007, Train Bigger Monkeys have set out to destroy. With a sound that is both melodic and punishing, TBM has succeeded in creating music that melts faces and blasts minds. With a wide array of influences across numerous metal genres you get a taste of death, thrash, progressive, hardcore and straight up metal all rolled into one. Train Bigger Monkeys always bring an energy, technicality and a true passion to the stage that will challenge anyone not to get involved.

They have had the honour to share the stage with metal legends such as Massacre, Archspire, Incantation, and Benighted, and have performed at multiple Death/Chuck Shuldiner tribute shows as well as Vernstock, Farmageddon Open Air, and Calgary Metal Fest.

With 2 full length albums under their belts (The Human Disgrace – 2012 & Divergence – 2014), and a line up that makes it look easy, the band is undoubtedly on their way to success with a sound that is constantly evolving and refining into something truly unique that can only be Train Bigger Monkeys.

Discography

2014 – Divergence – Full-length

2012 – The Human Disgrace – Full-length

Sponsorship

Hazzardous Material (Tour sponsor)

http://www.hazzardousmaterial.com/

https://www.facebook.com/hazzardousmaterials

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“TBM is an excellent band. This band is exciting to watch and have alot of energy behind them. It’s almost like these guys were meant to play together because they all mesh so well and are a very tight band.” – Maggie ‘Metal Maiden’ Bolcsfoldy (Crown of Viserys)

“TBM challenge the listener to engage their brains…a band that is ready to take the Calgary (and Canadian) metal scene by storm.” – Matt Beauchamp (National Music Centre)

“Train Bigger Monkeys writes dynamic, melodic, thrashy riffs. The songs are complex… varied, melodic, death like offerings will keep any fan of melodic dead or thrash entertained… carefully crafted and original.” – Ryan Primrose (Absolute Underground)

0 NEWS: Alberta Redneck Punks PUTTIN’ ON THE FOIL @ Alberta’s Own Fest – Aug 15

August 6, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Puttin' On The Foil

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – Aug 5, 2015

ALBUM PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED at ashermedia[@]gmail.com

RIYL = Nashville Pussy, Supersuckers, Social Distortion, Motorhead, Mojo Nixon

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Alberta Redneck Punks PUTTIN’ ON THE FOIL @ Alberta’s Own Fest – Aug 15

New Album Out ‘Fired Up, Ready To Roll’

L-R – TimTim – Guitar/Vocals | Trayne Rekk – Bass Vocals | Stubbs – Drums – Photo Credit – Krista Rowland

Album Stream – Fired Up, Ready To Roll – Soundcloud | ThePunkSite.com

Purchase on iTunes here.

Puttin’ On The Foil – Shitshow – Free Download

Show Dates:

Aug 8 – Distortion Live Music Venue – Calgary, AB w/ Lummox

Aug 14 – Leo’s Tavern – Pincher Creek Rodeo – Pincher Creek, AB

Aug 15 – Alberta’s Own Music Festival – Alix, AB

Aug 28 – Hazzard County Bar – Sylvan Lake, AB

Aug 29 – Hazzard County Bar – Sylvan Lake, AB

Calgary, AB redneck punks Puttin’ On The Foil are proud to announce in support of their new album ‘Fired Up, Ready To Roll’ released earlier this spring. They will be performing at this year’s Alberta’s Own Music Fest on August 14th in Alix, AB.

Their new album is available on iTunes here and features ten songs of hillbilly infused punk rock that begs the listener to sing and drink along with them. With a a name inspired by the Hanson Brothers from the movie Slapshot, Puttin’ On The Foil is cross of Hank Williams and Motorhead, some Social Distortion with Mojo Nixon for a prairie mosh that the working folk can have a parade with!

Track Listing: Puttin’ On The Foil – Fired Up, Ready To Roll
1. Shitshow (3:08)
2. Comin’ In Hard’ (3:31)
3. Drunk & Naked (3:56)
4. Rowdy (3:46)
5. Fishin’ Song (4:00)
6. Sweet Prairie Vixen (3:20)
7. Giver To The Liver (3:37)
8. Let Me Be (3:48)
9. Raisin’ Hell (3:05)
10. Ode To Drunk (3:44)
Album Length: 36:01

About:

The band is a three piece consisting of Trayne Rekk on Bass/Vocals/Stupidity, TimTim plucking Guitar/Vocals and Jordan Stubbs on Drums. Rarely sober the band’s infectious music invites even the most conservative wall flower to act stupid. One would expect the band to have influences like KISS, SLAYER, and Iron Maiden, but Trayne blames Hank Willams Jr. for much of his blue collar topics.

Puttin’On The Foil’s signature sound starts with Hank Williams, toss in some Ramones, thickened with Motorhead, and a dash of Nashville Pussy gives it that good time feel. Fans can be sure to understand the bands incredibly love of a good time from their music and live shows.

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.puttinonthefoil.net

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Puttin-On-The-FoiL/405041498528

https://twitter.com/potfkicksass

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“Are you ready for the most fun you’ve had listening to an album? No? Too damn bad, because Puttin’ On The Foil are set to unload all over you with Fired Up, Ready To Roll. This album has literally a little bit of everything but the kitchen sink and rap music on it and it’s a country, rock, punk, metal party if there ever was one- even if there was one, it wouldn’t matter- this is the party.” – The Front Row Report

“Shirtless dude in overalls? Check. Long-haired fella in a Canadian Tuxedo? Check. Bottles and blunts? Ok we are ready. Puttin’ on the Foil are Calgary’s premier hillbilly punk act…” – Calgary Is Awesome

“Puttin’ on the Foil’s signature mix of good time country vibes and punk rock intensity make their shows feel more like a Stampede after-party.” – Calgary Journal

“If you are looking for a great philosophical punk album to bring a smile to your face on a bleak day then look no further than ‘Fire Up, Ready to Roll’, from Calgary’s Hillbilly punks, ‘Puttin’ On The Foil’.” – Punk Globe

“Now here is one Fuck of an album especially when it comes to the lyrics in the song. The album is a cross between country, Metal and Rock. The lyrics, how in the hell do I even start explaining the lyrics in this album. For me the lyrics are some of the funniest ones that I have heard in a real long time and that actually work within the song. If you are a fan of the Trailer Park Boys or just Construction humour and Country living humour then you have to check this album out.” Kingston Music Reviews

“Despite being a comical band, Puttin’ On The Foil have been able to create an album which demonstrates their potential. All three members are actually rather talented musicians, like Steel Panther, who just enjoy creating hillbilly rock. If you do not take yourself too seriously then you could easily enjoy this harmless rock album.” – Ghost Cult Mag

“What can I say about this album? I say, grab a beer, turn it up loud, get out your air guitar, and bounce around the house like a lunatic!” – Midlands Metal Heads

0 Video Alert: DEFECT DESIGNER Posts New Video ‘StarDust’; Unleash New Album ‘Ageing Accelerator’ (Sleaszy Rider Records)

August 5, 2015
by Asher
· Defect Designer · Music News

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – August 5, 2015

ALBUM PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE BE REQUESTED AT ashermedia[at]gmail.com

Defect-Designer.com | Facebook | Twittter | Youtube

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Buy Links: Bandcamp | CD Baby | SleaszyRider.com

EPK | Download Press Photo | Download Album Cover | Download Album Lyrics

Video Alert: DEFECT DESIGNER Posts New Video ‘StarDust’; Unleash New Album ‘Ageing Accelerator’ (Sleaszy Rider Records)

Live Line-up, Left to right: Dmitry Sukhinin (vocals, guitars), Martin Storm-Olsen – Guitars, Clean Vocals, Anders Faret Haave – Drums – Photo by Polina “Helvete” Kulikovskikh

Music Video – Crusaders – Watch here.

DEFECT DESIGNER have unleashed a “stellar” music video to promote their single ‘StarDust’ off of their recent full-length ‘Ageing Accelerator’ released through Sleaszy Rider Records this past July. The entirely instrumental track looms over the video, which allows viewers to trek the galaxy over guitar harmonies and shoegaze-esque drums. The video clocks in just under 3 minutes providing a symphonic piece paired with celestial imagery creating an incredible cosmic experience.

“It is always not easy to make a video for an instrumental song, so we wanted to make something very nice and not too complicated, with motion that fits the song’s pace. This is a melodic side of the band, slow and easy-listening.” comments vocalist.guitarist Dmitry Sukhinin.

To view ‘Stardust’, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK61ciXldyQ

About: DEFECT DESIGNER was born out the darkness of Siberia and re-located on the shores of Oslo, Norway in 2012. Summer 2015 sees their return with their new album ‘Ageing Accelerator’, which is now available from Sleaszy Rider Records as of July 13th and can be purchased on CD and digital download at http://defect-designer.bandcamp.com/album/ageing-accelerator.

The album features a brutal recording line up that includes drummer Flo Mounier (Cryptopsy), guitarist Stelios Mavromitis (SepticFlesh live guitarist), Martin Storm-Olsen (ex-Trollfest) on guitars and clean vocals, Christos Antoniou (SepticFlesh) for sampling and orchestration along with Dmitry Sukhinin on vocals, bass and guitars.

Ageing Accelerator recording Line-up. Left to right: Dmitry Sukhinin (vocals, guitars), Flo Mounier – Drums, Stelios Mavromitis – Guitars, Martin Storm-Olsen – Guitars, Clean Vocals

Photos by Polina “Helvete” Kulikovskikh, Seth Siro Anton, Jacky Mounier

Their live line up consists of members of ex-Blood Red Throne, Images At Twilight, ex-Trollfest, Diskord and other music projects: Dmitry Sukhinin on vocals and guitars, Martin Storm-Olsen on guitars and clean vocals and Anders Faret Haave on drums, which has shared the stage over the years with Napalm Death, Helheim, Welicoruss, Apokefale and Demon Project among many others..

The ten track ripper is an aural assault that fans of SepticFlesh, Gorguts, Cryptopsy, Slipknot, and Carcass will not want to miss as it follows DEFECT DESIGNER‘s evolution from 2013’s ‘AA’ EP, 2009’s ‘WAX’ LP and 2007’s debut EP ‘W’.

Track By Track:

Ageing Accelerator. Something that drastically increase your ageing, something you found out. You instantly become old. There is no major concept in the album.

1. Corpsewatcher is about the old tradition to be around the dead body all night till last minutes above the ground, despair.

2. Yellow Grimace is based on real story of a person receiving someone he knows to prepare for final ritual.

3. The Terrible is about Ivan The Terrible.

4. I Remember You Dead is based on a story of Edgar Allan Poe, The Casque of Amontillado. Revenge!!!

5. Flies On Your Lips is about the person who decided to kill himself. Wrote lyrics after it happened to a person Dmitry Sukhinin knew.

6. Crusaders is about wars and economic wars, wars for oil and territory. And about Hypocrisy.

7. Berenice is based on Edgar Allan Poe’s story Berenice about sick obsession with teeth.

8. Communist Architectonics is about disgusting architectural style USSR used to contaminate the cities with exploding old cathedrals, churches and something that was really beautiful and replacing it with atrocious concrete.

9. Temple Of Artemis is about people whom we should not memorize like the one who burned the temple.

10. StarDust is instrumental, initially was a song for bass guitar, but it evolved.

Track Listing of Album: Defect Designer – Ageing Accelerator
1. Corpsewatcher (3:30)
2. Yellow Grimace (2:10)
3. The Terrible (5:24)
4. I Remember You Dead (5:55)
5. Flies On Your Lips (3:32)
6. Crusaders (2:36)
7. Berenice (4:25)
8. Communist Architectonics (2:51)
9. Temple Of Artemis (4:12)
10. StarDust (2:50)
Album Length: 37:28

Album Band Line Up:
Flo Mounier (Cryptopsy) on drums,
Stelios Mavromitis (Septicflesh live guitarist) on guitars,
Christos Antoniou (SepticFlesh) – sampling and orchestration,
Martin Storm-Olsen (Trollfest) – guitars and clean vocals,
Dmitry Sukhinin – bass, guitars, vocals.

Live Band Line Up:
Dmitry Sukhinin – Guitars, Vocals
Martin Storm-Olsen – Guitars
Anders Faret Haave – Drums

For more info, please visit www.Defect-Designer.com.

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“It’s an impressive effort, a quantum leap forward from their debut. The arrangements are diverse, and the musicianship is impeccable. They add progressive elements to the crushing death metal, giving it ample variety.” – Heavy Metal About.com

“Blazing, head-scrambling music”- No Clean Singing

“They are in my estimation one of the finest modern death metal acts, combining far too many influences to count into a formula that generates numerous deadly riffs alongside numerous unique, non-repeated segments per song.” – No Clean Singing

“The thrashing is amazing, the inventive solos are killer, and the melody teeters on insane from time to time. Go listen! It’s awesome.” – Yell! Magazine

” This is some modern death metal that isn’t too flashy, nor is it too linear. It’s a true compliment to the album to say that there are some interesting twists and turns throughout, yet everything feels cohesive. There’s some downright brutal moments (“Yellow Grimace”), some trippy moments (“I Remember You Dead”), and just about everything in between. Not to mention the energetic and memorable (hate to say ‘melodic’ here) riffing that works as one of the true highlights of Ageing Accelerator. An intriguing album” – DeadRhetoric

“When it comes to pure, unadulterated death metal, this disk is about as good as it gets. Tracks like “Corpsewatcher”, “Yellow Grimace” and “The Terrible” are a complete metal assault on the ears. If you like your death metal brutal with a side of chaotic musicianship, this release is definitely for you.” – Broken Neck Radio

“a scathing hellstorm of twisted fury on.” – Has It Leaked

“Siberia is known as a large remote expanse of the earth that is unforgivably cold. Even among this cold landscape, there can be hard metal with a brutal tone ” – Seymour Duncan

0 Video Alert: DEFECT DESIGNER Posts New Video ‘StarDust’; Unleash New Album ‘Ageing Accelerator’ (Sleaszy Rider Records)

August 5, 2015
by Asher
· Music News

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – August 5, 2015

ALBUM PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE BE REQUESTED AT ashermedia[at]gmail.com

Defect-Designer.com | Facebook | Twittter | Youtube

Reverbnation | Soundcloud | Instagram

Buy Links: Bandcamp | CD Baby | SleaszyRider.com

EPK | Download Press Photo | Download Album Cover | Download Album Lyrics

Video Alert: DEFECT DESIGNER Posts New Video ‘StarDust’; Unleash New Album ‘Ageing Accelerator’ (Sleaszy Rider Records)

Live Line-up, Left to right: Dmitry Sukhinin (vocals, guitars), Martin Storm-Olsen – Guitars, Clean Vocals, Anders Faret Haave – Drums – Photo by Polina “Helvete” Kulikovskikh

Music Video – Crusaders – Watch here.

DEFECT DESIGNER have unleashed a “stellar” music video to promote their single ‘StarDust’ off of their recent full-length ‘Ageing Accelerator’ released through Sleaszy Rider Records this past July. The entirely instrumental track looms over the video, which allows viewers to trek the galaxy over guitar harmonies and shoegaze-esque drums. The video clocks in just under 3 minutes providing a symphonic piece paired with celestial imagery creating an incredible cosmic experience.

To view ‘Stardust’, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK61ciXldyQ

Ageing Accelerator recording Line-up. Left to right: Dmitry Sukhinin (vocals, guitars), Flo Mounier – Drums, Stelios Mavromitis – Guitars, Martin Storm-Olsen – Guitars, Clean Vocals

Photos by Polina “Helvete” Kulikovskikh, Seth Siro Anton, Jacky Mounier

Track By Track:

Ageing Accelerator. Something that drastically increase your ageing, something you found out. You instantly become old. There is no major concept in the album.

1. Corpsewatcher is about the old tradition to be around the dead body all night till last minutes above the ground, despair.

2. Yellow Grimace is based on real story of a person receiving someone he knows to prepare for final ritual.

3. The Terrible is about Ivan The Terrible.

4. I Remember You Dead is based on a story of Edgar Allan Poe, The Casque of Amontillado. Revenge!!!

5. Flies On Your Lips is about the person who decided to kill himself. Wrote lyrics after it happened to a person Dmitry Sukhinin knew.

6. Crusaders is about wars and economic wars, wars for oil and territory. And about Hypocrisy.

7. Berenice is based on Edgar Allan Poe’s story Berenice about sick obsession with teeth.

9. Temple Of Artemis is about people whom we should not memorize like the one who burned the temple.

10. StarDust is instrumental, initially was a song for bass guitar, but it evolved.

Live Band Line Up:
Dmitry Sukhinin – Guitars, Vocals
Martin Storm-Olsen – Guitars
Anders Faret Haave – Drums

For more info, please visit www.Defect-Designer.com.

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“Blazing, head-scrambling music”- No Clean Singing

“The thrashing is amazing, the inventive solos are killer, and the melody teeters on insane from time to time. Go listen! It’s awesome.” – Yell! Magazine

“a scathing hellstorm of twisted fury on.” – Has It Leaked

“Siberia is known as a large remote expanse of the earth that is unforgivably cold. Even among this cold landscape, there can be hard metal with a brutal tone ” – Seymour Duncan

0 NEWS: Montreal Prog Metal Powerhouse ELDEROTH Posts Guitar Playthrough ‘This Shadow By My Side’; New Album ‘Mystic’ Out Now!

August 5, 2015
by Asher
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Montreal Prog Metal Powerhouse ELDEROTH Posts Guitar Playthrough ‘This Shadow By My Side’; New Album ‘Mystic’ Out Now!

‘Mystic’ Album Stream – Listen here.

‘Mystic’ Album Order – Purchase here and iTunes

Lyric Video – Falling Star – Watch here.

Track Listing – Elderoth – Mystic:

1. Within (1:01)

2. Black and Blue (4:15)

3. This Shadow By My Side (4:48)

4. My Future (3:27)

5. Falling Star (4:09)

6. In A Dream (3:36)

7. The Ocean (4:35)

8. Far In The Sea (4:27)

9. Always Remember (3:56)

Album Length: 34:17

Collin McGee from Montreal metal group ELDEROTH is giving fans insight into the technicality behind their track ‘Shadow By My Side’ through the Elderoth youtube. In the playthrough Collin is playing a SV8 KH STALINGRAD SHIV his signature instrument for recording and live shows.

To watch the playthrough, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwbY2Iffeyw

elderoth - this shadow by my side (official guitar playthrough)

About:

Engineering a unique style of metal music with oriental instruments from East Asia, Montreal, QC’s Elderoth intertwine modern North American and European styles in a must-hear album with each track flowing across to the next to create a dynamic taste for fans. Featuring intense guitar licks, complex keyboard arrangements and powerful rhythms,Elderoth delivers a challenging sound that is catching the attention of metal aficionados, guitarists and professional musicians around the world for its pinnacle of musicianship, composition and technical ingenuity. The prog power metal band unleashed its new album ‘Mystic’ on April 28th to follow their 2012 self-titled debut.

Founding member and mastermind behind Elderoth, Collin McGee comments:

“We are glad to finally have this album released, quite a lot of work was put into it, and it really was a great learning experience. Bringing in the new far eastern oriental influences has really added a new twist to the development of our own unique style. I feel it is only just the beginning. This album showcases many new fresh and original ideas that we had to put on the table. Originality and being able to catch the listener’s attention has always been a goal for us, that and writing and playing what we enjoy as well. We’ve made this to reach out to our loyal fans and our new potential fans as well.”

Mcgee, the man behind the vision of Elderoth is the primary author, composer, lead guitarist, and singer. Through his years of being self-taught, studying music theory and composing endlessly, McGee has mastered composition on guitar and other instruments at a world-class level, along with writing lyrics and developing his vocals to a professional level that stands out in the audio mix both live and in the studio.

For more info, please visit the following links:

Album order: http://elderothband.bandcamp.com

http://elderoth.com

http://facebook.com/elderothband

http://twitter.com/elderothband

http://youtube.com/elderothmedia

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“Elderoth delivers a challenging sound that is catching the attention of metal aficionados, guitarists and professional musicians around the world for its pinnacle of musicianship, composition and technical ingenuity.” – Metal-Rules.com

“Elderoth are the brainchild of a certain Collin McGee, and his singular vision has produced a unique metal sound…a sublime release.” – Hellbound

“Strong prog-metal is usually reserved for DREAM THEATER and the countries of Europe. But this album has put the entire community on notice. Name recognition will only take you so far. This music is fresh, crisp and chocked full of melodies, and keeps one step ahead of you, making you long for more.” – Metal Temple

“Boasting a unique mix of metal music with oriental instruments, Elderoth stands out in the Quebec metal scene due to their overall difference to other acts from the area, and their new album Mystic shows that they might be one of the best in that scene.” – Audio Honesty

“Elderoth present a very uplifting album that feels absolutely genuine in its lyrical themes. Mystic takes full advantage of the Progressive Metal aspect of its sound to tackle other styles in a way that feels natural to the blend of Sonata Arctica andDragonForce-lite material that makes up the album, all the while exploring different atmospheres without any concern to whether it’s heavy enough or not. This commendable approach makes for a journey that leaves you actually feeling good about yourself by the end of this just under thirty-five minute self-released offering. If you’re into well composed music that doesn’t restrict itself to one specific sub-genre of Metal in a way that feels one hundred percent fluid from start to finish, Mystic is something you are going to want to check out right away.” – Apoch’s Metal Review

“After the first spin of Mystic, my immediate reaction was that this music, these arrangements, are quite dense. Mostly this comes from the riffage and orchestration. You could further define the compositions as being either, in the worst sense, busy and cluttered, or in the best sense, complex and intriguing. It’s a knotty conundrum. Eventually, I think it will come down to the each listener’s subjective experience…Call it ambitious and bombastic, Elderoth’s Mystic will definitely give you some music to ponder.” – Danger Dog Review

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