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0 VIDEO ALERT: Metal-Rules Premiere THE ORDER OF CHAOS Music Video ‘Apocalypse Moon’

  • June 3, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The Order of Chaos

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Montreal, QC – June 3, 2015

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VIDEO ALERT: Metal-Rules Premiere THE ORDER OF CHAOS Music Video ‘Apocalypse Moon’

L-R – Barrett Klesko – Bass, Simon Fallon – Guitar, Amanda Kiernan – Vocals, John Saturley – Guitar, Tim Prevost – Drums – Photo Credit Fadeback Studios

     Edmonton, AB’s power metal quintet THE ORDER OF CHAOS has teamed up withMetal-Rules.com for the premiere of their new music video and title track ‘Apocalypse Moon’ from their upcoming album being released on July 24th in North America and later this year in Europe via German label Killer Metal Records to follow 2013’s Sexwitch EP. The album was recorded/mixed and mastered at the Physics Lab by Terry Paholek in Edmonton and features twelve brand new tracks that showcase the talent and diversity of one of Canada’s up and coming heavy metal bands. The album features Amanda Kiernan (Into Eternity) on vocals, John Simon Fallon and John Saturley on guitar, Tim Prevost on drums and Duncan Hickerty on bass guitar whom has been recently replaced by Barrett Klesko of All Else Fails for live performances.

Barrett Klesko also runs FadeBack Studios United and directed and edited the video with choreography by Maria Harrigan and makeup by Molly Anna.

“The Concept behind the Apocalypse Moon music video is the cycle of rebirth. Mankind’s strength is tempered in the the depths of personal darkness.” comments director and new bassist Barrett Klesko.

To watch the video, please visit the following link: http://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/2015/06/03/the-order-of-chaos-premiere-of-their-music-video-apocalypse-moon/

the order of chaos - apocalypse moon (official video)

Track Listing: The Order of Chaos – Apocalypse Moon

1. The Anthem of Pain

2. Death After Life

3. Indoctrination

4. Downfall

5. Evil Surrounds Me

6. Survival of The Richest

7. Apocalypse Moon

8. The Venom

9. Sexwitch

10. Victim of Circumstance

11. Deceiver

12. The Devil That You Know

About:

Chaos and Order, two seemingly opposing forces that, when observed closely enough, work together subtly to create art in its most divine form. Enter The Order of Chaos, a highly regarded and well respected heavy metal tour de force from the northern wastelands of Alberta Canada. For the last 10 years, trudging through the snow covered landscape, this band has cut its teeth in the most demanding gigging environment this side of the equator. Now, bringing their unique, fresh and well developed sound to a style of music so saturated with sound-a-likes and copy cats, The Order of Chaos has their sights set across the Atlantic Ocean on the homeland of Heavy Metal… Europe.

With two albums and an EP under their belt, the band is prepared to unleash a torrent of brand new material that will redefine genres and carve a path no heavy metal band has even attempted to produce. Meet Amanda Kiernan, a hurricane of live intensity and energy unmatched by her peers. From soaring melodic choruses to gritty, in your face thrash she doesn’t let up for a moment. Her unique take on metal vocals and prowess as a hybrid singer has affirmed her place in metal history. Backed by the duelling guitar virtuosity of John Simon Fallon and John Saturley, and the brick wall rhythm section of Duncan Hickerty and Tim Prevost, this band is something that must truly be seen to be believed, (just ask anyone who has attended their shows).

In September of 2012, after signing with Red Lion Music, The Order of Chaos made their first appearance overseas, stunning fans at the Turock Open Air Festival and in clubs across central Europe. Then again, just seven months later they returned with Vicious Rumors supporting them on their Electric Punishment Tour, gaining many new fans and quickly securing a solid reputation as a phenomenal live act to behold.

With the future looking bright, the determination to succeed, and the creative talent to put forth a fresh sound for heavy metal lovers everywhere, The Order of Chaos is primed for an assault on stages, record stores and headbangers everywhere.

Shared stage w/:

Godsmack, Vicious Rumors, Rage, Helstar, Ensiferum, Sonata Arctica, A Perfect Circle, 3 Inches of Blood, Paul Di’Anno, Iron Saviour, Circle II Circle, Ripper Owens

For more info, please visit the following links:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Order-of-Chaos/127863707271093

https://theorderofchaos.bandcamp.com/

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“I recommend this record for all the fans of the old school heavy/speed/thrash metal fans, and even the speed/black metal fans will enjoy the energy of the vocals in this record. Every single solo and every insane scream in this record are worthy listening, so if you wish to relive the old school heavy metal energy into the building, then blow the speakers with this CD and keep the old school spirit alive!” http://www.jorzine.com

“the unbeatable combination of old school metal, coupled with thrash influences and Amanda’s dominating presence create an interesting piece of work with great variety that would excite and interest listeners that don’t pay attention to labels.” Rock Pages, Greece

“Their first album “The Order Of Chaos” was released in 2009 and was much respected in Canada. With “Burn These Dreams” there is a disc which offers an exciting, well-crafted mix of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. While still committed to the metal, but virtuosic and more varied.” – Stormbringer Austria

“This cd is like heroin, you get the hit of Burn These Dreams and you will not be able to stop listening to it. 2012 has really produced some fucking amazing music and this cd almost heads the class, what a killer cd. This is very cool.” JamesD, wickedchannel.com

0 NEWS: VESPERIA Posts Teaser For Upcoming Music Video ‘The Western Tempests’ + Cross Canada Tour Dates

  • June 3, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Vesperia

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VESPERIA Posts Teaser For Upcoming Music Video ‘The Western Tempests’ + Cross Canada Tour Dates

The Western Tempests (Live in Montreal) – Watch here.
Music Video – Vesperia – Pints Held High- Watch here.
The Swordsman (Live in Toronto) – Watch here.

    Canadian epic death metal quartet VESPERIA have unveiled an unsettling teaser for their new music video ‘The Western Tempests’, which was filmed and produced by the eminent Toronto-based Ax Woods Visual. The short clip offers a glimpse of the dismal imagery the band are honing in on for their newest EP, ‘The Iron Tempests’, which will span around 18-24 minutes long and is co-produced with the effort of Ryan Bovaird, frontman of Canadian melodeath band Hallow’s Die. The EP artwork was also created by none other thanVESPERIA‘s front man Morgan Rider at his own White North Studios (http://whitenorthstudios.com).

Video Teaser – https://youtu.be/OhbyRvul-gQ
 

Screen Shots

      In additional news, VESPERIA will be touring both Eastern and Western Canada this coming June & July with select dates supported by Winnipeg’s melodic death metal band Laika. They will also be hosting a special tour kickoff party prior to their West Coast leg of their cross Canada tour. On Friday, July 10th their tour kick off show will take place at the newest live music venue in Oshawa, ON at The Moustache Club, located in the heart of downtown at 15 Simcoe St N on the second floor.

The show will include a well-rounded line up consisting of reputable death, black, gothic and doom metal bands including Arbor (Wisconsin black metal), and Toronto’s Blastomycosis & Conquer.

“We are really happy to be hosting another party in Oshawa, our old hometown that roots the band’s early days. We have a really cool lineup of reputable bands coming from near and abroad that should make for a night no one will soon forget.” comments band frontman and manager, Morgan Rider.VESPERIA tour kick-off party event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/372177482979136/

VESPERIA‘s complete summer tour schedule is as follows:06.05 – London, ON – The APK – Event info here.
06.06 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House (Wacken Battle Final) – Event info here.
06.08 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar – Event info here.
06.09 – Charlottetown, PE – Hot Shot’s – Event info here.
06.11 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub – Event info here.
06.12 – Moncton, NB – Esquire Tavern – Event info here.
06.13 – Fredericton, NB – Charlotte St. Arts Centre – Event info here.
06.16 – Belleville, ON – Belle Pub
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07.10 – Oshawa, ON – The Moustache Club – Event info here. w/ Arbor (Wisconsin black metal), Blastomycosis & Conquer
07.11 – Sudbury, ON – venue TBA
07.12 – Winnipeg, MB – The Zoo (w/ Laika) – Event info here.
07.13 – Saskatoon, SK – Venue tba (w/ Laika)
07.14 – Edmonton, AB – DV8 (w/ Laika) – Event info here.
07.16 – Calgary, AB – Distortion (w/ Laika)
07.18 – Armstrong, BC – Armstrong Metalfest – Event info here.
07.21 – Brandon, MB – North Hill Inn
07.23 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Algonquin Hotel – Event info here.
07.25 – TBA, ON – Venue TBA

Track Listing: Vesperia – The Iron Tempests EP1 – Iron Saga

2 – The Western Tempests

3 – In the Hall of the Mountain King

About:
Twisting, writhing and forcing their aural onslaught upon metal audiences across the globe have sincerely ensured VESPERIA’s continuity through all the harsh and arduous battles modern metal bands are sure to encounter in their tenures.

Originally formed in 2005 by lead vocalist/ bassist Morgan Rider as a black metal band, the sound, direction and theme of the music naturally evolved into the style of fierce and heroic metal the band is now known for. Shortly after releasing their long overdue brand melodic metal 2011 full-length ‘Voyage from Vinland’, VESPERIA redefined their purpose and direction once and finally with their 2012 demo ‘The Swordsman’ and 2013 full-length ‘An Olden Tale’, drawing the ears and attention of metal fans around the world and demonstrating their true mastery of their craft.With the most fierce music written to date and a bounty of opportunity awaiting, VESPERIAhungrily eye 2015 as the year they will make their mark upon the Earth.

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.vesperiametal.com
http://facebook.com/vesperiametal
http://twitter.com/vesperiametal
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“This album will be a favorite now, and quite possibly a legend in years to come.” – 9.5/10 – Sorrow Eternal “Mixing folk, death, and black metal in a beautiful medley that will keep your ears entertained throughout the entire length of the album.” – Metal Geek Reviews

 “… an experience in a new form of Viking metal we have yet to have the pleasure to listen to…” – 4/5 – SF Media

“…a show that the ability of high quality performance , arrangement , sense of scale , in all , compete in the world while debut” – 4.5/5 – Ore Metal

“…Vesperia will satisfy most fans of epic melodic death metal, especially the ones who like a more modern sound…” – 8.5/10 – Metal Soundscapes

“Many listeners in the metal underground will find something to enjoy in every track” – Arte Mortifica Reviews “Plug in your head phones and let loose, An Olden Tale is easy to start, and almost impossible to put down!” – Two Guys Metal Reviews

0 NEWS: OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA Line Up Additions: Dysentery, System Shit, Tentacles + M.O.D. Cancel Performance

  • June 2, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Obscene Extreme America Fest

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Montreal, QC – June 2, 2015

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OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA Line Up Additions: Dysentery, System Shit, Tentacles + M.O.D. Cancel Performance

     Invading one of North America’s most brutal and lively metal scenes Montreal, QC from August 20-23, Obscene Extreme America announces more bands to this year’s line up along with some unfortunate news that M.O.D. has cancelled their appearance due the band ending its journey as stated by front man Billy Milano.

“After a long hard ride of 30 years, I have decided to not release the new M.O.D. record. To not continue on a live tour schedule of any type and spend my time on the things in life that matter. Family and love.

I want to thank all the M.O.D. fans around the world who supported the band and vision of music for the fans by a fan of music. I thank you greatly with all my heart, but I just don’t want to do it any longer. I just wanted to have some fun one more time and I did. Twice.
 
It’s time to say farewell. Peace, happiness and love to all. Respectfully, the artist formally known as Billy Milano.” (source: http://www.milanomosh.com)

Announced this week are:

DYSENTERY

A SLAMMING DEATH METAL ARMOURED VEHICLE ON THE WAY TO DESTROY OEFA! DYSENTERY!!!

The classic ultra-heavy & headbanging death metal grooves of Dysentery feel like someone catapulting a bunch of flaming bricks wrapped in barbed wire right into your fucking face. Kick ass brutal deathgrind enhanced with catchy slamming riffs & sexy as fuck guttural vocals. Running since 2002, Dysentery have never been so primed to crush your faces. SLAM SLAM SLAM!!!

SYSTEM SHIT

HALIFAX OLD SCHOOL CRUSTCORE AT ITS FINEST!!! SYSTEM SHIT!!!!

Started as a joke in 1988, became one of the classic cult crust/hardcore acts in Canada. SYSTEM SHIT brings a perfect blend of grindcore into the meanest angry hardcore punk you can find.

Even if they’re not “politicaly correct” like they said, they still share a passion about shitting on the system and on all that fucking hatred that is present in this world throughout some of the most vocal cords ripping screams you will be able to endure. Be there because they don’t play much often around here.

!!!TENTACLES!!!

Tentacles, TENTACLES, TENTAAAACLEEEEEESSS!!!

New York death/grind monsters TENTACLES!!! will invade the island of Montreal this summer to raise hell with a full blown death metal assault. It’s angry, it’s hungry. Any virgin ears of that style of music won’t be spared of the merciless musical extermination. An orgy of blasting sounds is what you will get. So run away for your life, or fight for it in Tentacles moshpit.

Current fest line up:

ABDICATE – Usa
AGATHOCLES – Belgium
AGGRESSION – Canada
ARCHAGATHUS – Canada
BIOLOGICAL MONSTROSITY – Canada
BROKEN HOPE – Usa
CORRUPT LEADERS – Canada 
CREATIVE WASTE – Saudia Arabia
DEBONED – Canada
DECHE-CHARGE – Canada
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION – France
DROPDEAD – Usa
DYSENTERY – Usa
FATAL FLAW – Canada
FUCK THE FACTS – Canada
FULL OF HELL – Usa
G.O.D. – Canada
GOEMAGOT – Usa
HARD CHARGER – Canada
HOLY COST – Canada
HOMEWRECKER – Usa
HOMOLKA – Canada
IMMOLATION – Usa
INHUMATE – France
JIG-AI – Czech republic
MAGRUDERGRIND – Usa
MALIGNANCY – Usa
MESRINE – Canada
M.O.D. – Usa
MORPHEUS DESCENDS – Usa
MOTHER BRAIN – Usa
NAPALM RAID – Canada
NOISEM – Usa
OBSOLETE MANKIND – Canada
POWERCUP – Canada
PSYCHO – Usa
PUTRESCENCE – Canada
PUTRID PILE – Usa
RUMPELSTILTSKIN GRINDER – Usa
SACCAGE – Canada
SCHIRENC PLAYS PUNGENT STENCH – Austria
SOIL OF IGNORANCE – Canada
SOOTHSAYER – Canada
TALK-SICK – Canada
TENTACLES – Usa
THE DRIP – Usa
TOTAL FUCKING DESTRUCTION – Usa
TRAP THEM – Usa
WHO CARES? – Canada

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

OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA 2015 Schedule

Thursday AUGUST 20 – PRE-FEST, start 7 pm, approx. 10 bands

TRH Bar

3699, Boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, Québec

www.trh-bar.com

www.facebook.com/TrhBar

 

Friday AUGUST 21, start 1 pm, approx. 20 bands

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

www.theatretelus.com

www.facebook.com/theatretelus

 

Saturday AUGUST 22, start 1 pm, approx. 20 bands

Théâtre TELUS

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

www.theatretelus.com

www.facebook.com/theatretelus

 

Sunday AUGUST 23 – AFTERSHOW, start 5 pm, approx. 5-10 bands

Katacombes

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

www.katacombes.com/wp

www.facebook.com/coopkatacombes

 

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 NEWS: Canadian Grindcore Masters FUCK THE FACTS Unleash New Track ‘Solitude’ From Upcoming Album ‘Desire Will Rot’ Due Out August 25th

  • June 2, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Fuck The Facts · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 2, 2015

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For fans of  Converge, Misery Index, Brutal Truth, Pig Destroyer

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Canadian Grindcore Masters FUCK THE FACTS Unleash New Track ‘Solitude’ From Upcoming Album ‘Desire Will Rot’ Due Out August 25th

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

Song Stream – Solitude – http://fuckthefacts.bandcamp.com/track/solitude 

 

     Legendary Canadian grindcore outfit FUCK THE FACTS are returning to pummel your ear drums with the French track and first single ‘Solitude’ from their upcoming album ‘Desire Will Rot’ set to be unleashed on August 25th via their indie label Noise Salvation.

 

‘Solitude’ is now streaming via their bandcamp here and available for immediate download with digital album pre-order for only $4 here.

 

‘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.

 

As previously commented by guitarist Topon Das:

 

“Even though we’ve been consistently releasing new music over the past few years, we haven’t put out a full-length album since 2011’s Die Miserable. I love the EPs that we’ve released since then, but this album is long overdue and was initially intended to come out much earlier.
 

 

Our 2013 EP Amer is actually the B-sides of Desire Will Rot, and the original plan was for them to be released together (like we did with Die Miserable and the Misery EP). Over the past 12 months we’ve only played a handful of shows, and this has finally allowed us the time to not only complete this new album, but also our Abandoned EP that came out in October last year, and the split with Fistfuck, which has just been released.
 

 

Obviously some similarities to the Amer EP are to be expected on this new record, but I think Desire Will Rot is also very similar to our 2008 album Disgorge Mexico in sound and feel. For me, Disgorge Mexico is the album that really defined what I wanted to do with Fuck The Facts, so to finally have a record that I feel has matched that, is something I’m very excited about.” 

 

‘Desire Will Rot’ is available for pre-order on 12” vinyl, CD, Cassette and Digital Download 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: 

 

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 NEWS: IDOLATRY Brandon, MB Show Cancelled Due To Tour Accident; Go Fund Me Launched To Assist

  • May 29, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Idolatry · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 29, 2015

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RIYL: Gorgoroth, Behexen, Inquisition, Sargeist, and Horna

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“The production of the song gives the music a raw, abrasive tone, accentuated by bouts of bleeding feedback. The music gets under your skin and writhes like worms in your head. Its dismal melodies tend to stay in your head, too. The finishing instrumental segment over the video’s closing credits is eerie, dramatic, and powerful — and it offers no hope either.” –NoCleanSinging.com

IDOLATRY Brandon, MB Show Cancelled Due To Tour Accident; Go Fund Me Launched To Assist

Top (left to right): Nox Invictus (Guitar), Daemonikus Abominor (Drums), Lycaon Vollmond (Guitar), and  Center: Lörd Matzigkeitus (Vocals) – Photo credit: Pandemic Photography (Kevin Eisenlord)

Video – Clefs au Chambre de Tristêsse – Watch on NoCleanSinging.com here.

     Edmonton’s own IDOLATRY was involved in a car accident on May 28 on Highway 17 East of Wawa, Ontario. While travelling down a gravel road their vehicle veered off the road and into the ditch. Lord Matzigkeitus (Vocals) sustained some cracked ribs during the accident ,but no other members were severely hurt. The black metal group has been on tour performing in Quebec, Ontario, and were on route to their show May 29th show in Brandon, MB, which would have been their last date of the tour and has now been cancelled. The band apologizes to fans who were hoping to see them perform.

 

IDOLATRY has launched a crowdfunding campaign through GoFundMe.com to raise money for vehicle repairs and fuel to get back to Edmonton, Alberta.

 

GoFundMe.com Campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/idolatry/donate

 

The band comments: “Our band Idolatry went out east for our first Canadian tour and right before our last show had a vehicle accident.  We are all fine, bruised but fine. Unfortunately, we have to cancel the remainder of the tour and need your help to make it back to Edmonton, Alberta. If you can make a donation we would be incredibly grateful.”

 

IDOLATRY has a goal of $350 CND and hopes fans and friends will donate so they can make arrangements to make it back to Edmonton.

View all the listed dates: http://artistdata.sonicbids.com/idolatry/shows/

May 16 – Winnipeg, Manitoba @ The Zoo

May 20 – Toronto, Ontario @ Coalition T.O

May 22 – Montréal, Québec @ Bar Hemisphère Gauche

May 23 – Québec, Québec @ Salle Unisson

May 24 – Saguenay, Québec @ K-Baret

May 27 – Sudbury, Ontario @ Little Montréal

May 29 – Brandon, Manitoba @ North Hill Inn

‘Infection Born of Ending’ a 7’ split with Columbus, Ohio Black Metal group Unrest featuring the unique Idolatry track is available to purchase through BigCartel. There will only be 40, hand numbered copies available. The split is available for pre-order April 3, 2015 and will be available June 2015.

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Track Listing

Side A: Unrest – Of Filth

Side B: Idolatry – Clefs au Chambre de Tristêsse / …Once Thought of Webs

Pre-order link: http://idolatry.bigcartel.com/product/idolatry-unrest-7-split-infection-born-of-ending-preorder

 

Biography:

Creaking, bleak and articulate in its fury, Idolatry perform dynamic black metal that is at once cold and calculating, and then a schizophrenic catharsis. Comprised of members from Edmonton’s finest pedigree of extreme metal with singular vision to be old Norway’s soldier in Canada’s frozen tundra of misery. Live, Idolatry is corpse painted, spiked, and manic, raiding crowds of their attention to all else….terrifying. At the pen, Idolatry is wise and ancient. Heavily steeped in philosophy and the defense of Atheistic Satanism and the expulsion of abhorrent inner turmoil.

Fear what is coming….. Lest the mirrors paint your face in our madness.

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For interviews please contact Cara Ashbey at 587-989-1741 or caraashbey@gmail.com

 

0 NEWS: VESPERIA Reveal Bloody Screenshots From Upcoming Music Video + Oshawa Tour Kickoff Show For Western Leg Of Cross Canada Tour

  • May 29, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Vesperia

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Montreal, QC – May 29, 2015

RIYL = Septicflesh, Wintersun, Arcturus, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Finntroll, Black Dahlia Murder

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VESPERIA Reveal Bloody Screenshots From Upcoming Music Video + Oshawa Tour Kickoff Show For Western Leg Of Cross Canada Tour
The Western Tempests (Live in Montreal) – Watch here.
Music Video – Vesperia – Pints Held High- Watch here.
The Swordsman (Live in Toronto) – Watch here.
    Canadian epic death metal band VESPERIA has put the finishing touches on their brand new music video for the as-of-yet unreleased song, ‘The Western Tempests’. The band recently emerged from the famous Camp 30 – which is a dilapidated and abandoned prisoner of war camp in Bowmanville, Ontario.

“The new music video for The Western Tempests is dark. Very dark.” comments band bassist and frontman, Morgan Rider. “We built the story of the video around the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Spending from sundown to sunup over two weekends to give the video its clutching darkness and disturbing atmosphere have definitely given us the result we were looking for.”

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      In additional news, VESPERIA will be touring both Eastern and Western Canada this coming June & July with select dates supported by Winnipeg’s melodic death metal band Laika. They will also be hosting a special tour kickoff party prior to their West Coast leg of their cross Canada tour. On Friday, July 10th their tour kick off show will take place at the newest live music venue in Oshawa, ON at The Moustache Club, located in the heart of downtown at 15 Simcoe St N on the second floor.
The show will include a well-rounded line up consisting of reputable death, black, gothic and doom metal bands including Arbor (Wisconsin black metal), and Toronto’s Blastomycosis & Conquer.
“We are really happy to be hosting another party in Oshawa, our old hometown that roots the band’s early days. We have a really cool lineup of reputable bands coming from near and abroad that should make for a night no one will soon forget.” comments band frontman and manager, Morgan Rider.

VESPERIA tour kick-off party event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/372177482979136/

VESPERIA‘s upcoming EP ‘The Iron Tempests’ (release date TBA) will span around 18-24 minutes long and will be co-produced with the effort of Ryan Bovaird, frontman of Canadian melodeath band Hallow’s Die. The EP artwork was also created by none other thanVESPERIA‘s frontman Morgan Rider at his own White North Studios (http://whitenorthstudios.com).
VESPERIA‘s complete summer tour schedule is as follows:

06.05 – London, ON – The APK
06.06 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House (Wacken Battle Final)
06.08 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
06.09 – Charlottetown, PE – Hot Shot’s
06.11 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub
06.12 – Moncton, NB – Esquire Tavern
06.13 – Fredericton, NB – Charlotte St. Arts Centre
06.16 – Belleville, ON – Belle Pub
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07.10 – Oshawa, ON – The Moustache Club – Event info here. w/ Arbor (Wisconsin black metal), Blastomycosis & Conquer
07.11 – Sudbury, ON – venue TBA
07.12 – Winnipeg, MB – The Zoo (w/ Laika)
07.13 – Saskatoon, SK – Venue tba (w/ Laika)
07.14 – Edmonton, AB – DV8 (w/ Laika)
07.16 – Calgary, AB – Distortion (w/ Laika)
07.18 – Armstrong, BC – Armstrong Metalfest
07.21 – Brandon, MB – North Hill Inn
07.23 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Algonquin Hotel
07.25 – TBA, ON – Venue TBA

Track Listing: Vesperia – The Iron Tempests EP

1 – Iron Saga

2 – The Western Tempests

3 – In the Hall of the Mountain King

About:
Twisting, writhing and forcing their aural onslaught upon metal audiences across the globe have sincerely ensured VESPERIA’s continuity through all the harsh and arduous battles modern metal bands are sure to encounter in their tenures.
Originally formed in 2005 by lead vocalist/ bassist Morgan Rider as a black metal band, the sound, direction and theme of the music naturally evolved into the style of fierce and heroic metal the band is now known for. Shortly after releasing their long overdue brand melodic metal 2011 full-length ‘Voyage from Vinland’, VESPERIA redefined their purpose and direction once and finally with their 2012 demo ‘The Swordsman’ and 2013 full-length ‘An Olden Tale’, drawing the ears and attention of metal fans around the world and demonstrating their true mastery of their craft.With the most fierce music written to date and a bounty of opportunity awaiting, VESPERIAhungrily eye 2015 as the year they will make their mark upon the Earth.

For more info, please visit the following links:
http://www.vesperiametal.com
http://facebook.com/vesperiametal
http://twitter.com/vesperiametal
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“This album will be a favorite now, and quite possibly a legend in years to come.” – 9.5/10 – Sorrow Eternal “Mixing folk, death, and black metal in a beautiful medley that will keep your ears entertained throughout the entire length of the album.” – Metal Geek Reviews
 “… an experience in a new form of Viking metal we have yet to have the pleasure to listen to…” – 4/5 – SF Media
“…a show that the ability of high quality performance , arrangement , sense of scale , in all , compete in the world while debut” – 4.5/5 – Ore Metal
“…Vesperia will satisfy most fans of epic melodic death metal, especially the ones who like a more modern sound…” – 8.5/10 – Metal Soundscapes
“Many listeners in the metal underground will find something to enjoy in every track” – Arte Mortifica Reviews “Plug in your head phones and let loose, An Olden Tale is easy to start, and almost impossible to put down!” – Two Guys Metal Reviews

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0 VIDEO ALERT: Canadian Blackened Death XUL Unleash New Video ‘Orbit of Nemesis’ + New EP Out ‘EXTINCTION NECROMANCE’ + Western Canadian Fest Dates (June/July/Aug)

  • May 28, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · XUL

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VIDEO ALERT: Canadian Blackened Death XUL Unleash New Video ‘Orbit of Nemesis’ + New EP Out ‘EXTINCTION NECROMANCE’ + Western Canadian Fest Dates (June/July/Aug)
L-R – Wallace Huffman (Lead Guitar) – Lowell Winters (Drums) – Levi Meyers (Vocals) – Marlow Deiter (Bass) – Bill Ferguson (Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals) – Photo Credit – Jenna Hindley, Midnyte-Sun Photography
FULL EP STREAM – Extinction Necromance – Listen here.
Unleashing their new EP ‘Extinction Necromance’ last week on May 19th to follow 2012’s full length ‘Malignance‘, Vernon, BC blackened death metal band XUL is destroying the pit with their new music video for their track ‘Orbit of Nemesis’, which can be viewed at the following link here.
“We’ve always loved playing live and our live experience has become one of the bands best traits. With our first video, we’ve tried our best to capture that experience to show people who haven’t yet or can’t get to a show what we’re all about.” comments guitarist Bill Ferguson.
‘Extinction Necromance’ is now streaming and available for download at following link here along with CD and shirt combos available here.
About:
Following in the footsteps of bands such as Behemoth, Dissection, and Immortal, XUL has left the beaten path to forge their own brand of blackened death metal that’s overflowing with crushing rhythms seamlessly coalescing into atmospheric passages and accompanied by a storm of punishing percussion with vicious vocal harmonies to expand on their previous work on Malignance.
 
This follow up EP, ‘Extinction Necromance’ heralds a new age of northern darkness with songs reminiscent of cold lonely tombs, malevolent intent and predatory nature. XUL captivates audiences like light attracts flies as they delve deeper into the maelstrom and build on an already impressive Western Canadian following that has seen them support heavyweights including Obscura, Exhumed, Vreid, Kampfar, Woods of Ypres, Macabre, Withered, Cephalic Carnage, Archspire and 3 Inches of Blood.
(Album Artwork done by Remy C. of Headsplit Design)
Track Listing: XUL – Extinction Necromance
Frozen, We Drown (8:17)
Orbit of Nemesis (7:17)
Chaos Requiem (5:39)
Summon The Swarm (8:17)
EP Length: 29:31
Upcoming Dates:
June 5 – Calgary, AB – Calgary Metal Fest
June 11 – Ryley, AB – Farmageddon Open Air
July 17 – Armstrong, BC – Armstrong Metal Fest
July 31 – Drumheller, AB – Loud As Hell Fest
Aug 14 – Vanderhoof, BC – Metallion Fest
Oct 3 – Lethbridge, AB – Bill Kergan Centre
For more info, please visit the following links:
http://xulofficial.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/Xulband
http://twitter.com/xulofficial

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“Extinction Necromance is a release which wholly captivates whilst hitting the listener with a tsunami of malevolent sound and intent.” – Ring Master Review

 

“Xul is a up and coming blackened death metal band that certainly have all the chops necessary to hang with the big boys like Behemoth.” – That Metal Station

 

“Their latest four track EP, ‘Extinction Necromance’, spanning thirty minutes, is an energetic offering packed with crushing rhythms that morph into atmospheric passages, accompanied by waves of pummelling percussion and vicious vitriolic vocals all with an underlying aura of malevolence.” – Metal Talk

 

“When you have a band who takes all the best elements of Death Metal and Black Metal without being cliche or too big for their britches, THAT’S a winning combination. Such is the case with Vernon, British Columbia’s own XUL, a five-piece metal machine hell-bent on watching the world burn….XUL has what it takes to gain themselves legions of new followers in the Blackened Death realm with each coming record. I’m very excited to see what happens next. Extinction Necromance is out May 19, so don’t delay!! STANDOUT TRACKS: ALL OF THEM” – Amps and Green Screens

 

“Black Metal fans, get ready- XUL is ready to take over the world and their latest record,Extinction Necromance- may help them do just that. In the vein of bands like Behemoth and Immortal, XUL could be the next big thing in the genre and Extinction Necromance is the perfect follow up to their last record- Malignanceand picks up right where they left off a few years ago.” – The Front Row Report

 

“Chaos Requiem’ is my favourite track from this release. A guitar sound captured well again by Jeff Bryan and delivered supremely by the band. What separated this track from the rest for me was how the vocals were delivered with a connection to the drums and guitar riffs, there was a greater natural feeling – not a second was wasted and attention was demanded throughout….Xul clearly have riffs by the bucket load though. Any fans of Behemoth and Dissection must check this band out.” Taste of Khaos Magazine

 

“This new CD contains 4 tracks forged in a quite peculiar and solid mix of death metal and black metal. Actually, these musicians took the best lines and structures from both genres and added a very provocative dose of technical metal and morbid vocals; the result is superlative as you never get bored with these large tracks. Everything is tied by high quality structures and for moments they developed some excellent sections in the vein of progressive stuff, and that gives a particular taste as all tracks sound quite balanced. Also, I have to say that they don’t forget the true spirit of metal music and you can hear thick roots of epic lines here and there. My total support is for bands like this one who really know how to deliver good things and build aggressive metal music with class and good taste.” – Zombie Ritual Zine

0 Tour Alert: Calgary Hardcore Noisemakers FALL CITY FALL ‘No Parents, No Rules Tour’ (BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC)

  • May 28, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Fall City Fall · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 28, 2015

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For Fans of Dillinger Escape Plan, La Dispute, Stray From The Path, The Chariot, Every Time I Die, Counterparts, Defeater

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Tour Alert: Calgary Hardcore Noisemakers FALL CITY FALL ‘No Parents, No Rules Tour’ (BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC)

June 5 – St. Albert, AB – St Albert Community Hall – Ticket info here.

June 12 – Kelowna, BC – House Show – Ticket info here.

June 13 – Vancouver, BC – 333 – Ticket info here.

June 18 – Red Deer, AB – Slumland Theater – Ticket info here.

June 19 – Calgary, AB – Nite Owl – Ticket info here.

June 20 – Edmonton, AB (Matinee Show) – The Pawn Shop – Ticket info here.

June 21 – Siksika, AB – TBA

June 22 – Medicine Hat, AB – TBA

June 23 – Regina, SK – The Exchange – Ticket info here.

June 24 – Saskatoon, SK – Sutherland Hall – Ticket info here.

June 25 – Winnipeg, MB – The Garrick Centre

June 27 – Windsor, ON – Great Lakes Heavy Fest – Knights of Columbus South Windsor – Ticket info here.

June 28 – Hamilton, ON – Doors Pub – Ticket info here.

June 29 – Toronto, ON – Smiling Buddha – Ticket info here.

June 30 – London, ON – The APK – Ticket info here.

July 1 – St. Catharines, ON – TBA

July 2 – Kingston, ON – Overtime Sports Bar – Ticket info here.

July 3 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf – Ticket info here.

July 4 – Montreal, QC – On Rock Community Services – Ticket info here.

July 5 – Quebec City, QC – La Source de la Martinière

July 6 – Belleville, ON – TBA

July 7 – Oshawa, ON – TBA

Jordon Storey – Guitar, Nathan Pope – Drums, Andre Urquidi – Bass, Keenan Pylychaty – Vocals (Photo Credit – Carmin Edwards)

Music Video – Victus (Trilogy Pt. 3) – Watch here.

     Calgary hardcore noisemakers FALL CITY FALL are hitting the road with Edmonton’s Slum Lord for the No Parents, No Rules Tour that will see them embark across Canada from British Columbia to Quebec this coming June and July in support of their latest album 2013’s ‘Victus’ released on Victory Records plus promoting new material from their follow up set to be released later this year. The band also plans to give fans exclusive free download cards during the tour at the door of each concert for a new single that will be heard only live and later released online.

“There have been a lot of hardships within the past year for us as a band, but they’ve helped us grow and put us in the right mind set. With everything that’s happened whether it be member changes or writing and recording our new record at Rain City Studio with Stu Mckilliop, I think we owe it to our fans to come out and show them what we’ve been working so hard on, show them that we’re are still dedicated to fucking shit up and that this is not the end. There’s still a lot of fight left in us and we came to make waves.” comments vocals Keenan Pylychaty.

About:

Providing the remedy for today’s monotonous hardcore scene, FALL CITY FALL will not be ignored. The ultra-dynamic five piece band’s unforgiving, commanding sound is unleashed unto the world. With conviction in their hearts and balled up fists, they’ve dedicated their purpose to changing the music scene forever.

Like most bands, FALL CITY FALL began humbly in 2008 as a small project between three best friends in their hometown of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. With duel-vocalists, Nathan Zorn and Keenan Pylychaty leading the pack, guitarist Jordon Storey, drummer Nathan Pope and bassist Andre Urquidi, have mastered their crafts, complimenting the vocals with technical riffs and hard-hitting melodies. Picking up steam, they began to collect a very loyal fan base as they continued to play local shows for friends and family. Broadcasting their hardworking attitudes, they quickly became known for their wildly energetic performances and continued to book shows all over Canada. Taking a very large step away from the typical bands of today,FALL CITY FALL stands for unison in the music scene; playing music from the heart and expanding musical horizons.

Releasing their first EP, 1629, in 2010, FALL CITY FALL had finally created the finely-tuned, perfected sound they had been searching for.  Revealing their unique blend of low growls, mid-screams, and clean vocals, they had successfully married progressive, hardcore and alternative to form a subgenre of metal that leaves crowds speechless in the best way. Hungry for more, they delivered the Dead Saints EP, solidifying their spot as one of the most prolific hardcore bands to hail from Calgary.  Drawing in hundreds on their own, they have performed alongside bands such as THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, SILVERSTEIN, ARCHITECTS and label-mates COUNTERPARTS, showcasing their unrivaled energy to thousands across North America.

Preparing for world domination, FALL CITY FALL released their first full length release from Victory Records. Described as their most “intimate” and “intense” project yet, the alternative world greeted Victus with an overwhelming response, upon its release on January, 22nd 2013. Applauded for their honesty and the raw intensity of the vocals, Victus set FALL CITY FALL apart from their hardcore contenders, proving that with passion and conviction, anything is possible. In an industry full of musicians willing to compromise, FALL CITY FALL stands strong, dedicated to pushing boundaries and crossing lines.

Missing an opportunity to witness their musical battle ensue live will surely be a decision you’ll soon come to regret. With no end in sight, FALL CITY FALL has come to turn the hardcore scene upside down.

Track Listing: Fall City Fall – Victus

1) St. James

2) Dissentipede

3) Anxiety Attack

4) Bitter to the end

5) Love Birds

6) Many Master

7) Many Lives

8) Shallow Believer

9) Dead Saints

10) Taken

11) Victus

For more info, please visit the following links:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fallcityfall

Twitter: @FallCityFall

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/artist/fall-city-fall/id407198382

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“Wild and uncompromising” – Metalhammer UK

“Let’s face it: Metalcore has gotten a bit same old, same old­ lately. Yet Calgary, Canada’s Fall City Fall wield a big, heavy slap shot of creativity that shatters the monotony” – Revolver Magazine

“It’s about time Victory signs a good band.” – Alternative Press

“Good times.” – Blabbermouth

“…I will however tell you just how fucking awesome Fall City Fall’s Victory Records debut Victus is…… undeniably a contender for one of the best hardcore albums of 2013. If you’re a fan of The Chariot, This Is Hell or Every Time I Die you will definitely find some value in Victus.” – Kill Hipsters

“one hell of a ride.” – Golden Mixtape

“This band from Calgary, Alberta brings forth a storm of what modern spastic rock should be” – Head Bang or GTFO

0 TOUR ALERT: Albertan Deathcore Outfit, WINDY CITY SLAUGHTER Tour Eastern Canada June 2015 with Toronto’s Loyalist

  • May 27, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Windy City Slaughter

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“Very quickly I became a fan of the band through the work of their vocalist Dalyn. His voice is quite unique, being both strangely death metal low and deathcore high at the same time. The riff work of Ryan “Carbomb” Sorensen, and bassist Kevin Student brought a nice brand of brutality with the occasional bit of melody, while Joel Zimmerman (no, not THAT Joel Zimmerman) blasted beautifully on the drums.

This is one band that I know Crown of Viserys will be following from here on out. They outright kick ass, and I am honestly a bit surprised they didn’t win.” – Crown of Viserys regarding the Edmonton Wacken Metal Battle Canada (2015)

TOUR ALERT: Albertan Deathcore Outfit, WINDY CITY SLAUGHTER Tour Eastern Canada June 2015 with Toronto’s Loyalist

Top (left to right): Carbomb (Guitar), The Zim (Drums), Kevin S. (Guitar)

Photo credit: Crown Of Viserys

Riffs That Kill Booking Agency presents The Canadian Slaughter Tour for Grande Prairie’s Windy City Slaughter. Many of the dates feature the Toronto based Metalcore band Loyalist (excluding the Oshawa, ONT date). The tour kick-off is in Lethbridge, AB on June 5th with five other dates in Manitoba and Ontario. This will be the first tour for the Alberta based Metalcore band and they had this to say about the upcoming dates;

“We’ve been pummeling crowds across Alberta for long enough, and it’s time to take the insanity across Canada! Our former singer had to step down for personal reasons, but we couldn’t have gotten more lucky to have our friend and absolute vocal monster Walker Thompkins of By the Beard of Zeus filling in for us. Ever since we started this band, we planned to take this as far as we could, playing as many shows in as many places as possible. We’re very excited to tread some new ground and slaughter some new faces!” – Kevin S (Bassist), Windy City Slaughter

The tour will feature guest vocalist Walker Tompkins from Fort St. John, BC who sings in By The Beard Of Zeus. Tickets for shows will be available at the door check the Windy City Slaughter’s Artist Data profile for more info: http://artistdata.sonicbids.com/windy-city-slaughter/shows/

View Artist Data ‘Canadian Slaughter’ Tour Dates | Download Tour Poster

Friday, June 05 – Lethbridge, AB – The Moose Hall*

(Facebook event)

Saturday, June 06 – Brandon, MB – North Hill Inn

(Facebook event)

Monday, June 08 – Sudbury, ON – Little Montreal

(Facebook event)

Wednesday, June 10 – Toronto, ON – Nocturne

(Facebook event)

Friday, June 12 – Oshawa, ON – The Atria

(Facebook event)

Saturday, June 13 – Guelph, ON – Dstrct* (Licensed)

(Facebook event)

*All Ages, all other shows are 19+

Track Listing: Windy City Slaughter – Alpha (2014)

  1. Aurora
  2. Grave For Two
  3. Last Breath
  4. Double Tap
  5. Wasted
  6. Alter Ego

All songs written and performed by: Windy City Slaughter

Produced by: Bevin Booth and Windy City Slaughter

Mixed by: Bevin Booth

Mastered by: Troy Glessner (August Burns Red, Devin Townsend, etc.)

Biography

Windy City Slaughter draw up dark imagery through their deafening lows, breakdowns, and occasional pig squeals but the lyrical content defies the genre norm by challenging one to face their greatest fears and overcome them.

Their name is meant to draw up a fear of a rogue serial killer, or a furious storm that is unforgiving. This humble four piece hailing from Grande Prairie, Alberta began in 2012 and has been steadily outgrowing their deathcore genre label by delving into more traditional metal compositions. The band is comprised of Kevin S. on bass, The Zim on drums, and Carbomb as their leading guitarist. Windy City Slaughter is committed to developing their live performance as an engaging and loud act that will lure fans from any metal genre. The band plans to tour eastern Canada June 2015 and has currently released a demo and a full length called ‘Alpha’. Make sure to catch this hurricane of brutal metal as they trek across Canada.

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0 TOUR ALERT: Gothic Shock Rockers NEW JACOBIN CLUB Announce July Concert Dates (AB, SK, BC) + New Music Video ‘Angel MMXIV’

  • May 26, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The New Jacobin Club

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Montreal, QC – May 26, 2015

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Gothic Shock Rockers NEW JACOBIN CLUB Announce July Concert Dates (AB, SK, BC) + New Music Video ‘Angel MMXIV’

The Luminous – cello, The Ruin – bass, Mistress Nagini – backing vocals/keyboard, Rat King – drums, Poison Candi – Vocals/theremin/percussion, The Horde – vocals/guitar

Music Video – ‘Angel MMXIV’ – Watch here.

Exclusive Free Song Downloads at www.newjacobinclubmusic.com

Upcoming Show Dates:

July 10 – Calgary, AB @ Lord Nelson’s

July 11 – Saskatoon, SK @ Amigos

July 17 – Vancouver, BC @ Funky Winkerbeans

July 18 – Victoria, BC @ The Cambie

      Canadian gothic shock rockers New Jacobin Club will be performing show dates in Calgary, Saskatoon, Vancouver and Victoria this coming July in support of their latest album‘Soldiers of The Mark’ released this past September on Manticore Music Group and available on NewJacobinClub.com/webstore.

“This short tour is going to have a lot of firsts in it again – first time in Victoria, and first time for Mistress Nagini handling the keyboard parts in a more permanent full-time manner. We’re also premiering some new music and theatrical content, ramping up the costume and visuals department quite a bit.” comments The Horde (vocals/guitar).

Their latest music video ‘Angel MMXIV’ from ‘Soldiers of The Mark’ was the directorial debut of vocalist/ thermin player Candi (Candice Grosenick) and can be viewed here.

Biography:

Outcasts among wise men and fools alike, the New Jacobin Club is a fiendish group of musicians, poets, painters and performance artists who have been entertaining and provoking since the mid 1990’s. Combining seedy bohemian stage theatrics with bombastic art rock anthems has given the long lived ensemble a shocking and original edge that has attracted as much heated controversy as it has fiercely loyal fans.

Beginning as a power trio based in the Western Canadian city of Saskatoon, the New Jacobin Club signed to U.S. indie label Transparent Records in 1998 and released “A Lesson in Mortality”.  In 2003 “Retake the Throne,” their second full length album, became a minor Canadian college radio hit, creeping on to the national top 100 chart by the year’s end. By 2009, the NJC had become infamous for their provocative live show featuring unsettling freakshow stunts and what would become signature pyro tricks such as “exploding” cymbals and lighting microphone stands on fire. They released the epic gothic rock-opera “This Treason” the following year accompanied with “Inside the Cannibal Circus,” a DVD complete with concept video, live concert and candid documentary style footage. The double disc set was met with even more college radio success and sparked strong opinions from critics in Canada and worldwide.

In 2014, the band returned with their next shocker ‘Soldiers of The Mark’ released on September 2, 2014 is sure to make your ears cringe with its ten tracks of insanity. Along with that release, NJC offered fans a very special and limited edition “Soldiers of the Mark” hardcover coffee-table format lyric book that was a joint effort with Calgary, AB based RunRabbit Entertainment. RunRabbit is notable for their independent short films (“Lilith” premiered at the 2013 Calgary Horrorcon and featured music by the New Jacobin Club prominently in the soundtrack) as well as their dark and provocatively themed photography. The book contains not only the complete lyrics to the album, but an introduction, brief commentary written by band members and entourage, and full album credits. Contributing visual artists include Jess Thamnos (responsible for the iconic and menacing album cover ), Kathryn Trembach (band photographer) and Candice Grosenick (graphic artist behind the band’s concert posters and merchandise).

The group is led by founding father and roaring frontman Xerxes Praetorius Horde (“The Horde” to his allies), singing opposite Poison Candi (theremin, percussion, vocals) and backed by The Luminous (electric cello),The Ruin (bass), The Rat King (drums) and Mistress Nagini (backing vocals, synth) . On stage the band is often joined by a colorful cast of collaborators including performance artists Firecrotch Jones, Raunchy Rabies, Rima the Birdgirl, and drummer/programmer Eclipse.

Described as “Fiery and imposing while still retaining a degree of intelligence and fore-thought” (Exclaim! Canada’s independent music authority), “Energizing and engaging” (PureGrain Audio, USA) and “a gloriously black exercise in dark psychedelia” (BCFM Sunday Rock Show Review, UK), the New Jacobin Club never tire of dancing on genre boundaries with nods to classic goth, 70’s rock, power metal, blues, somber folk and even a hint of danceable industrial funk. The NJC has shared the stage with KMFDM, Voltaire, the Groovie Ghoulies, Nashville Pussy, the Nekromantix and countless others. Their signature vocal hooks and riffs have propelled them onto local and national Canadian independent radio charts, several movie soundtracks and even their own cable televised acoustic special.

Soldiers of the Mark – 2014 – Track listing:

  1. The Mark (4:02)
  2. Parade of Innocents (4:41)
  3. Champagne Ivy(4:00)
  4. Angel MMXIV (2:48)
  5. A Grey Day to Die (3:53)
  6. Into the Fire (5:26)
  7. Garthim (3:58)
  8. My Smile (2:47)
  9. Seal of Metatron  (3:50)
  10. Return to Eden (2:46)

Album Length:  38:15

For more information, please visit the following links:

http://www.newjacobinclub.com

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““Soldiers of the Mark” the latest album from horror rockers New Jacobin Club is in my opinion the group’s strongest release to date, its infectious I haven’t been able to stop listening to it. In short, I love this fucking record.” – Extreme Metal Television

“Their newest album, Soldiers of the Mark, is chock full of complex arrangements that utilize all of these instruments along with a headbanging rhythm section of guitar, bass and drums that often lead in to a chorus of both male and female vocals singing in harmony. Just as your mother always told you, never judge a book by it’s cover. Before you realize it, you’ll be headbanging along as you progress through Soldiers of the Mark. ” – Damnation Mag

“The New Jacobin Club make the cast of the The Rocky Horror Picture Show look like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir! For certain, their live shows must be out of this world…Very good album, and one that deserves to be heard far beyond a horror rock niche audience.” – Hellbound

“Note the New Jacobin Club. Matched by three men, the three women bring such unconventional instruments as theremin, cello and keyboards to the usual metal range of drums, bass, and guitars. After the big hammering beat of opener The Mark, signalling the start of a war between the forces of dark and light, what a pleasant surprise to hear a female voice join the full-throated wail of vocalist The Horde – their harmony making Parade of Innocents a standout track.” – Saskatoon Star Phoenix

“Their latest full length, Soldiers Of The Mark, offers up ten forceful tracks of atmospheric, horror infused punk-rock sure to satisfy their audience’s ghoulish desire for hard hitting gothic tunage.” – The Punk Site

“The New Jacobin Club has crafted an purposeful and highly varied adventure sure to make it’s mark in the horror community.  As such, Soldiers Of The Mark manages to skirt the redundancy that often results from playing to such a particular and narrow niche.  Thanks to a rotating cast of vocalists and a host of sparingly interspersed instruments, the album can be enjoyed from start to finish, and during every eerie moment in between.” – The Punk Site

“The band hits hard and heavy, giving you a kick to the forehead and making you notice them and the great talent that is on display here. This is an album that brings different sounds and genres together to make a glorious racket.” – Altered Frequencies

“Soldiers of The Mark is The New Jacobin Club at a whole new level. The band is still one of gothic rock’s finest protagonists but the band has now set down firm marks in rock ‘n’ roll a whole with rewarding recognition surely set to follow.” – Ring Master Review

“I really loved the blend and the attitude of it so if you like horror punk definitely check this album out!” – The Blood Shed

“this album is actually plenty of fun. Some arrangements remind me of early Prong while others near the metalcore territory of the Avenged Sevenfold variety, especially solos, but every track is surprisingly different and has a catchy melody that leads the song to its very soon conclusion as the songs average about 3 minutes a piece. Every once in a while it’s good to listen to something that stands out from the pack. I’ll be interested in what these guys and a girl come up with on the follow up.’ – Eternal Terror

“Fiery and imposing while still retaining a degree of intelligence and fore-thought.” – Exclaim!

“Energizing and engaging!” – Pure Grain Audio

“a gloriously black exercise in dark psychedelia” – The BCFM Sunday Rock Show Review (UK)

“Worthy of a listen, if only to fuel your desire to see their amazing live show, which may change the way you see music forever.” BC Musician

“…a patchwork of Frankenstein of diverse influences, dueling guitars, enormous synths, pounding drums and bass, and most important, what really sets it apart – incredible musicianship.” – Planet S Mag

“…staright out of the Glenn Danzig (Misfits era) tradition – though much more engaging than Danzig ever was… If you ever wondered what Gwar’s interpretation of The Rocky Horror Picture Show might be like, The New Jacobin Club has your answer.” – Harvest Moon Music

“Romps with a breath that is vibrant and refreshing…wonderfully flamboyant, theatrical and wicked.” – Ring Master Review

 

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