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0 NEWS: Canadian Grindcore Masters FUCK THE FACTS Reveal New Album ‘Desire Will Rot’ Track Listing, Album Artwork, Release Date August 25th

May 18, 2015
by Asher
· Fuck The Facts · Music News

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Canadian Grindcore Masters FUCK THE FACTS Reveal New Album ‘Desire Will Rot’ Track Listing, Album Artwork, Release Date August 25th

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

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

Legendary Canadian grindcore outfit FUCK THE FACTS announce their return with their latest album ‘Desire Will Rot’ set to be unleashed on August 25th via their own indie label Noise Salvation. The album 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. Recorded and mixed by FTF guitarist Topon Das at his Apartment 2 recording studio in Ottawa, ON, Das comments the following on the upcoming album.

“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’ will be released on 12” vinyl, CD, Cassette and Digital Download. Pre-Orders available at http://www.fuckthefacts.com.

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

0 NEWS: Canadian Neo Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Announce New European Dates (UK, FR, SPA, PT, ITA, PL, GER, BE, NL)

May 18, 2015
by Asher
· Double Experience · Music News

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High Res Press Photo | 721835 Album Cover | 721835 Album Lyrics

Canadian Neo Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Announce New European Dates (UK, FR, SPA, PT, ITA, PL, GER, BE, NL)

L-R Brock Tinsley (Guitar) – Ian Nichols (Vocal, Bass) – Dafydd Cartwright (Drum) – Photo Credit – Vicky Kao

Lyric Video – ‘Here’s Y’ – Watch here.

Music video – ‘Who The Hell?’ – Watch here.

Lyric Video – Double Experience – Goddamn Mimetic Business – Watch here.

Canadian neo-rock nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE are proud to announce new European dates this summer to follow their fourth UK tour this May and June (which will include new drummer Dafydd Cartwright). The band will be extending their road travels to France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Poland, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands (dates liste below) in promotion of last year’s debut album ‘721835’, which is streaming at the following link here.

About:

Over the last few years, the Ottawa, ON based rock nerds have toured across Canada six times, four times in the UK and the States, performing 500+ shows over 100,000 miles and sharing the stage with such acts as Silverstein, Hawthorne Heights, Every Time I Die, Dead and Divine, Lifestory: Monologue to name a few. Their new album ‘721835’ is a curious collection of songs that are inspired by everything the band loves and considers nerdy. Showcasing a creative sound influenced by geeky comic books, trading cards, classic 8 bits games to today’s future 3D experiences, the album follows up their 2011 EP ‘One Big Quicksand’ recorded and produced by Jayson DeZuzio (Coheed and Cambria, My Chemical Romance) that was released via Blue Sapphire/Universal Music Canada.

UK TOUR DATES:

05/19 Warrington, ENG – Dog House
05/20 Cork, IRL – Fred Zeppelins
05/21 Dublin, IRL – Fibber’s
05/22 Wrexham, WLS – Rewind
05/23 Whitchurch, ENG – Percy’s
05/24 Wakefield, ENG – The Snooty Fox
05/26 Canterbury, ENG – The Lady Luck Bar
05/27 Oxford, ENG – Wheatsheaf
05/28 London, ENG – Nambucca
05/29 Ashford, ENG – Platform 5 Ashford
05/30 Bournemouth, ENG – The Anvil
05/31 Southend-on-sea, ENG – OLD HAT!
06/04 Sheffield, ENG – South-Sea Live
06/05 Rugby, ENG – The London House
06/06 Leicester, ENG – The Shed
06/07 Coventry, ENG – Arches Venue Coventry
06/11 Hertford, ENG – Dog and Whistle Pub
06/12 Nottingham, ENG – The Old Salutation Inn
06/13 Workington, ENG – Lounge 41
06/14 Ayr, SCT – Crumbs N Cocktails
06/16 Hull, ENG – O’Rileys
06/18 Swansea, WLS – The Scene
06/19 Swindon, ENG – The Victoria
06/20 Hastings, ENG – Flairz Venue Bar
06/21 Hitchin, ENG – Rhythms of the World (BBC Introducing Stage)

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06/24 Le Mans, France – Le Source
06/25 Lille, France – Peniche Ingelrock
06/26 Lorraine, France – No Man’s Land
06/28 Barcelona, Spain – Bar Caferino
06/30 Porto, Portugal – Metal Point
07/04 San Leonardo, Italy – Hofer’s Rock
07/05 Bibione, Italy – Beach Invaders – Music.Bar
07/07 Kraków, Poland – Let’s Rock Hostel
07/11 Leipzig, Germany – Hippie Yeah
07/16 Ninove, Belgium – Gonzo
07/17 Amsterdam, Netherlands – The Waterhole

Track Listing: Double Experience – 721835

1. Gambit (3:57)
2. Strange Acquaintance (4:41)
3. Horror Beyond Imagination (3:34)
4. Wolf in the Ewe (4:19)
5. Congratulations on Second Place (3:28)
6. Here’s Y (2:39)
7. Thumbsucker (3:30)
8. Destiny Chile (3:39)
9. Who the Hell? (3:05)

Album Length: 32:57

More Videos:

Gambit – http://youtu.be/71PRvGRILyk

Horror Beyond Imagination – http://youtu.be/719ubMD6jmo

Wolf In The Ewe – http://youtu.be/XAUDmYUlcbY

For more info, please visit the following links:

www.2xxp.com

http://www.facebook.com/doubleexperience

http://www.twitter.com/2xExperience

http://www.youtube.com/colfaxrock

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“Nerds from our great neighbors from the North can rock! Double XP is a lot more than a couple of gamers with instruments. Their upcoming album goes to show that gamers really do have feelings, and they are not ashamed to talk about em!” Royal Flush Magazine

“Their debut album “721835” consists of a fairly ballsy bunch of well-written alternative rock ‘n’ roll songs with cheeky riffs and ambitious vocal melodies. The lyrics might very well have been inspired by nerdy things and contain plenty of references that can be cherished by fellow nerds, but at the same time they are written in a way that succeeds in communicating extremely relatable feelings and experiences.” – Rock Freaks

“They’re a quartet who embrace their nerdy credentials, and luckily for those who may be concerned also know how to knock out some chunky riffs and melody lines.” – Screamer Magazine

“I recommend checking out “721835” if you enjoy rock music, Fall Out Boy, or simply love the combination of music and gaming/comic books/trading cards/etc.” – Canadian Beats

“Good songwriters…I think [Double Experience] are next. They’re going to do very well and I’m very excited about that.” – Jayson DeZuzio, producer (Coheed and Cambria, My Chemical Romance, Four Year Strong)

“The most genuine and down to earth band I’ve ever had to work with, load-in and sound checks were quick and easy with this bunch and they are some of the most hard working guys we as a venue have ever had the pleasure of the working with. Having traveled so far, and never played Swansea… prior to the show we were very unsure as to which way the event would turnout. But sure enough, [the band] did not disappoint. Playing to a pretty full room of Welsh fans singing and dancing along, throwing in a cover by Queen to really get them going. As a promoter and venue owner, I would recommend booking this band to anyone in the world, they definitely will not disappoint.” – William Sheldon, Promoter & Venue Owner – Static Bar, Swansea UK

“It’s rare that a band like Double Experience come along so we’re going to cherish them while they can still call themselves an ‘upcoming’ band because it won’t be long before they’re playing sold out massive shows. Great band, highly recommended.” – Andrew Dutton, Promoter – The Square, Harlow UK

0 NEWS: Arrival of Autumn Announce Show Date w/ Cancer Bats + Alberta Dates + Live Lyric Video ‘Like Fire’

May 15, 2015
by Asher
· Arrival of Autumn · Music News

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R.I.Y.L. (Recommended If You Like) = RIYL (Recommended If You Like) = Avenged Sevenfold, Trivium, Lamb Of God, Sylosis

EPK | High Res Press Photo | Download Shadows Album Cover

Arrival of Autumn Announce Show Date w/ Cancer Bats + Alberta Dates + Live Lyric Video ‘Like Fire’

Left to right: Jamison Friesen – Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar, Brendan Anderson – Lead Guitar, Ty Fox – Drums

Album Stream – Shadows – http://arrivalofautumn.bandcamp.com/album/shadows

Live Lyric Video – Like Fire – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSnd43sMmCI

Arrival of Autumn are proud to announce they will be supporting Cancer Bats inGrande Prairie, AB on June 27th at Better Than Fred’s along with performing other Alberta dates in support of their latest album ‘Shadows’ released last year and available on Bandcamp here.

“We are extremely excited to be sharing the stage with one of our favourite bands, it’s going to be an insane show” comments drummer Ty Fox.

Upcoming Show Dates:

May 15 – Calgary, AB – Nite Owl w/ Screaming at Shadows, Misused, Maimed Wolf – Event info here.

May 16 – Lethbridge, AB – Inferno Night Club w/ Leave the Living, The Avulsion, Crease, Sengage, One More For The Captain – Event info here.

June 27 – Grande Prairie, AB – Better Than Fred’s w/ Cancer Bats – Event info here.

July 12 – Edmonton, AB – YEG Event Centre / Flow Lounge @ Mule Fest w/ Brothers Grim, Dusty Tucker, Elements, The Most Of August, Last Horizon & The Nasty Boys and more – Event info here.

In additional news, the band has posted their new video ‘Like Fire’, a track that talks about the correlation of a dangerous relationship and a fire that consumes and injures the body. The video was filmed by Nathan Fast at The Grande Prairie Live Theatre back in November 2014 to a packed room of energetic faces giving the viewer a sense of the atmosphere that night.

To watch ‘Like Fire’, please visit the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSnd43sMmCI

Track Listing – Shadows

1. DanmnedNation (3:08)

2. Selfish Sanity (4:25)

3. Labryinth (4:21)

4. Forget Me Now (3:32)

5. Endless Nights (4:19)

6. Like Fire (3:22)

7. The Court Of Owls (4:10)

8. Shadows (5:01)

9. There’s No Angels Here (3:57)

10. Fall In Ashes (4:28)

About:

Since early 2011, Grand Prairie, AB’s Arrival of Autumn has been shaking up the Canadian prairies with their heavy riffs, hooky vocals and speed demon double kicks. Their versatile headbanging tunes has made them accessible to fans of rock to the most hardcore death metal moshpit.

A band name inspired by Opeth lyric’s (thanks to drummer Ty Fox) and influenced by various genres ranging from melodic death to groove metal to progressive to rock n’ roll, AOA’s catalogue has grown rapidly with two self-releases in 2014. First it was their debut EP ‘Endless Nights’ in March followed by their ten track full length ‘Shadows’ in September.

“We are just trying to make a record that’s a little different than what’s going on at the moment. It’s no secret there is an abundance of the exact same thing floating around and we would never add to that. We wanted to give them something exciting and different to listen to. The good thing about our album is you can take any 3 songs put them together and it’s great. Our CD doesn’t rely on having only a few good songs. Every song has the potential to be a single. It can be received any way and people will get what AOA is all about.” comments AOA vocalist Ty Fox.

Touching on personal issues to triumphing demons as a band, ‘Shadows’ with a dash of dark lyrics and tracks such as The Court Of Owls to There’s No Angels Here to the infectious chorus of Like Fire demonstrates AOA are not just evolving, but are a live force raging to be discovered by the masses.

For more info, please visit www.arrivalofautumn.com

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“Shadows” is an album that stands out” – Nataliez World

“If you’re all about Metal, check out Arrival of Autumn. Hailing from Grande Prairie, they have all the double kick pedal you’ll ever need” – Public Records

“Exciting, Bold, catchy as fuck and just plain heavy” – Brutal Reviews

0 NEWS: PSYCHOSTICK Confirmed For Dirt Fest 2015 + Post ‘Blue Screen’ Lyric Video + Tour Dates (MI, IL, IA)

May 14, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Psychostick

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R.I.Y.L. = Dethklok, Bloodhound Gang, Tenacious D, System of a Down, Weird Al Yankovic, Primus, Stephen Lynch, Iwrestledabearonce, Mr. Bungle, Austrian Death Machine

EPK | Press Photo

Buy Links: Psychostick Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

PSYCHOSTICK Confirmed For Dirt Fest 2015 + Post ‘Blue Screen’ Lyric Video

Psychostick @ Dirt Fest 2015 w/ DOWN, POP EVIL, COAL CHAMBER, KOTTON MOUTH KINGS, FEAR FACTORY, MUSHROOMHEAD and more!!!

Tour Alert: ‘Revenge of The Vengeance’ CD Release Tour Part 2 w/ Downtown Brown and Urizen

Promo Video – Dirt Fest 2015 – Watch here and share!

Comedy rock giants PSYCHOSTICK will be performing at this year’s 2015 edition ofDirt Fest in Birch Run, MI, which includes a line up with Down, Pop Evil, Coal Chamber, Kotton Mouth Kings, Fear Factory, Mushroom Head and more! For info, please visit http://dirtfest.com.

“This is our fifth year playing the mighty Dirt Fest. As with ever year, we’re doing our part to raise awareness of dirt shortages and encourage others to conserve dirt usage in their day-to-day lives.” comments guitarist Josh ‘The J’ Key.

In additional news, the band is wrapping up their ‘Revenge of The Vengeance Part 2 Tour’ this week (remaining dates listed below) and have posted their latest lyric video‘Blue Screen’ on the tube at the following link here to follow their previously released music video ‘Danger Zone’, a tribute to Kenny Loggins’ hit song for that Top Gun movie with that guy named Tom Cruise! To watch that video, please visit here. Both tracks are two of many from Psychostick‘s new album ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ released last November via Rock Ridge Music.

Revenge of the Vengeance CD Release Tour Part 2 w/ Downtown Brown and Urizen

5-14-15 Westland, MI @ Token Lounge

5-15-15 Lansing, MI @ The Loft

5-16-15 Rockford, IL @ Take 20

5-17-15 Burlington, IA @ Burlington Memorial Auditorium

About The Album:

With 21 tracks on ‘Revenge of The Vengeance’ that includes titles such as ‘Obey The Beard‘, ‘Dogs Like Socks‘, ‘Quack Kills’ (a song about Anatidaephobia: The fear of being watched by a duck), ‘Bruce Campbell’ (a tribute to the 21st century’s most beloved action hero), ‘NSFW’ featuring Bill Manspeaker (founder of Green Jello), a spoof cover of Kenny Loggins’ ‘Danger Zone’ and many more! There’s no wonder why these guys are the kings of parody metal!

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

IV: Revenge of The Vengeance

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

Album Length: 57:13

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

Music Video – ‘Obey The Beard’ – http://youtu.be/q0kSuZFOwFE

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

Behind The Scenes Video – Recording “NSFW” w/ Bill Manspeaker (Green Jellÿ ) – http://youtu.be/2LFHhjSyQCY

Lyric Video – NSFW – http://youtu.be/G1Qmctlj2Vk

Lyric Video – So.Heavy – http://youtu.be/HWfR-LrbjjY

Lyric Video – Quack Kills – http://youtu.be/yhyAm31cr2E

Lyric Video – Bruce Campbell – http://youtu.be/XxYJmfjVwqA

Lyric Video – President Rhino – http://youtu.be/3IyTipBayj8

Music Video – ‘Dogs Like Socks’ – http://youtu.be/swmuqGWgZCc

About:

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

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

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“In a genre with a lot of anger, aggression and seriousness, every once in a while some levity is good. That’s wherePsychostick come in. Their fourth albumIV: Revenge Of The Vengeance is musically solid and lyrically amusing.” – Heavy Metal – About.com

“humorcore band Psychostick is like the Jerry Seinfeld of metal. On its fourth full-length release, IV: Revenge of The Vengeance, the band’s sound invokes similarities too oddball artists such as Mr. Bungle, GWAR, Primus, Green Jello, Scatterbrain and Austrian Death Machine, to name a few. On its 21 ridiculous tracks (including various short skits between songs), the band explores its brand of observational comedy mixed with brutal breakdowns. The band exceeds expectations by parodying popular culture, relationships and binge drinking.” – Bravewords

“Psychostick pulls the pin from a hand grenade and shoves it down the gullet of comedy. When it explodes, anyone within earshot finds themselves covered in the entrails of hilarity! These guys are off-the-chart insane. Imagine if the cast of “Jackass” formed a metal band with Andy Samberg, Sam Kinison, and Seth Rogen and then they threw a house party that made “Project X” look like amateur hour by comparison. Yeah, now you’re getting it!” – Axs

“I do like when bands like Pyschostick inject humour into songs and REVENGE OF THE VENGEANCE is pretty damn funny…The first single ‘Obey The Beard’ is magnificent and this is coming from a clean-shaven dude. It made me want to grow one. Comedy Metal fans can listen for a couple of inside Metal jokes (Captain Stupid!) and a cameo by ‘snaky’. The production is immaculate and as always these guys are as heavy as hell. Weird Al on crack. I wanted to use that phrase and I couldn’t even think how to work it into this review so I just dumped it here at the end. Humour is so subjective but I know what I like and I really like IV: REVENGE OF THE VENGEANCE.” – Metal Rules

“IV: Revenge of the Vengeance isn’t just a Psychostick album, it’s a Psychostick experience. They really went all out on this album. Not all of it makes sense and some of it may be a little over the top, but that’s what makes this band so great- they aren’t afraid to push the envelope of ridiculousness. In fact, they bask in it. Get ready, world. Get ready for the revenge of the vengeance and one of the most action-packed metal albums ever concocted. Rating: 9/10” – Front Row Report

“The creator of “Humorcore” knock one out of the fucking park with this one (IV: Revenge of The Vengeance). If you’re in a band trying to do parody and funny Metal songs stop right now, you’re just embarrassing yourself, you will not be able to dethrone Psychostick. ” – Rock Hard Place

“In ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ you have more craziness and beard than ever before, weighing in at a whopping twenty one beard bending tracks of strictly tongue in cheek craziness and general insanity with song titles ranging from ‘NSFW’, ‘Quack Kills’, ‘Loathe Thy Neighbor’ and the previously unleashed ‘Dogs Like Socks’ and ‘Obey The Beard’ as well as a cover of Kenny Loggins ‘Danger Zone’. Add a couple of cameos from Bill Manspeaker, the founder of Green Jello and you can imagine the types of craziness that is unleashed once play is pressed. Simply put, ‘IV: Revenge of The Vengeance’ is beardtastic and in the words of Psychostick ‘Obey The Beard’.” – Firebrand After Darkness Mag

“make no mistake about it – these guys rock first and foremost, especially on this album’s standouts, the anthemic “Obey the Beard,” as well as “Dogs Like Socks,” which explores the complexities of canine/hosiery relations.” – Erie Reader

“There are so many little things that make this more than your run-of-the-mill laugh and enjoy album. For example, in the lyric book, for the song “Choking Hazard”, it simply displays the pamphlet image of what to do in the event of someone choking. This unpredictable, jokey style they incorporate spills over into their live show and after four albums, they show no wear and tear in their funny bone and no signs of decelerating those head banging riffs. I could ramble a little more, but you’re better off experiencing this yourself. So go buy it already.” – Media Mikes

“This new album features twenty-one tracks of skits and songs that will make you listen to it until you can catch all the references from pop culture, the metal scene, and moments of “did he just say what I think he said?” With the fast paced musings of being stalked by a water fowl in “Quack Kills” to “NSFW” that will never see airplay on your local radio station, the album covers a wide range of subjects in its lampooning. It is no wonder their fans, that have had three albums to delight them in metal geekiness and humor, have waited anxiously for this new release.” – National Rock Review

“Psychostick is not a metal parody band; they are a great metal band with funny songs. “IV: Revenge of the Vengeance” starts off with a movie style trailer that sets you up for the insanity that will follow. There are songs about Anatidaephobia (which is the irrational fear that one is being watched by a duck), Bruce Campbell , and even a song the gives accurate information on how to help someone that is choking. The album also has some skits that introduce songs, my favorite being the one that introduces the song “So Heavy” in which the band tries to tune to H flat.” – Extreme Metal TV

“How fuck the Psychostick haven’t played in the UK recently I don’t know, I know so many people who love them here. The album is fierce and hilarious,, it remains a thrashy, compact masterpiece with chunky breakdowns and enriched madness. ” – Music Review Database

“Ha ha. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha!
Okay, give me a moment. I’m still chuckling every time I think of Psychostick’s latest 21 track album Revenge of the Vengeance. Every moment on it is filled with hilarity, from marrying beards, being afraid of ducks and then saving a crowd of people from a dimensional time portal. And I thought I’d heard it all…Tenacious D were the kings of comedy metal, but Rize of the Fenix has made it look like they’ve reached their hay day, as much as I love them. The king’s crown has to go somewhere, and for an album like this, it looks like Psychostick are next in line for the throne.” – Rock Revolt Magazine

0 TOUR ALERT: Edmonton Black Metal IDOLATRY Embark on Eastern Canadian Exequiism Tour (May 2015)

May 14, 2015
by Asher
· Idolatry · Music News

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 14, 2015

ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED at caraashbey[at]gmail.com

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

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Pre-Sale Link | BigCartel

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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

Edmonton Black Metal IDOLATRY Embark on Eastern Canadian Exequiism Tour (May 2015)

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 newest black metal band IDOLATRY is looking to make a name for themselves in Eastern Canada. The group want to maintain the exclusive nature that traditional European black metal bands apply to their music as well as performances.IDOLATRY’s first official Edmonton show was May 1st, and it will be a while until they play their hometown again in order to maintain an esoteric presence. The band has booked a seven day tour that extends from Winnipeg to Quebec (dates listed below). Unlike most bands that play a ‘going away show’ IDOLATRY have no plans to follow the mold and bring their terrifying live show to other markets.

“Rid yourselves of pitiful covenants with gods. Come to the fury of IDOLATRY‘s cross Canada Anti-Baptism Ritual” – Lord Matzigkeitus

The tour is being sponsored by the band’s label Death To Peace Productions and features various locals including; Catharcyst (Quebec), Muff Huffers (Ontario), and Shadow Chief (Quebec). Idolatry are ready to bring their dark, oppressive black metal and unique stage show to various fans ready to be enveloped into their world.

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.

Download Album Art

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: BRAVEWORDS.com Song Premiere TITANS EVE ‘The Grind’ From Upcoming Album ‘Chasing The Devil’ Due Out June 12th + BC Tour Dates

May 12, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Titans Eve

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 12, 2015

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RIYL = Trivium, Exodus, Machine Head, Evile, Lazurus A.D., Overkill, Arch Enemy, Mastodon

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BRAVEWORDS.com Song Premiere TITANS EVE ‘The Grind’ From Upcoming Album ‘Chasing The Devil’ Due Out June 12th + BC Tour Dates

L-R – Jesse Hord – Bass/Backing Vocals | Casey Ory – Drums | Brian Gamblin – Lead Vocals / Guitar | Kyle Gamblin – Vocals/Guitar – (Photo Credit : Shimon Karmel)

Bravewords.com – Song Premiere – The Grind – Audio Linkhere – Article link here

Song Stream – ‘War Path’ – Soundcloud – Revolver Mag

Chasing The Devil – Track by Track Album Preview – https://youtu.be/hPWakRtsE_Y

Chasing The Devil – Album Pre-Order here.

Live Video (Paris, France) – Divided We Fall – Watch here.

Live Video (Paris, France) – Road To Ruin – Watch here.

Vancouver, BC anthem thrashers TITANS EVE have teamed up withBravewords.com for the premiere of their second single ‘The Grind’ off their forthcoming album ‘Chasing The Devil’ due out June 12th.

“So many people have dreams of doing great things when they grow up, but more often then not, settle for less and end up working a job they hate, day in and day out. They become locked in to the grind. This song is for them.” comments vocalist / guitarist Brian Gamblin.

To listen to ‘The Grind’, please visit the following link here.

TITANS EVE will also be performing dates in BC (dates listed below) in promotion of their third full length, which is engineered by Eric Mosher (AC/DC, Buckcherry) and mastered by Jeff Waters of Annihilator. The group continues to utilize their background touring with larger acts and embedding aspects of stadium-esque sing along anthems into their newer material.

Show Dates:

May 30 – Victoria, BC – The Cambie w/ Atrous Leviathan, Scimitar, Ætherion – Event and ticket info here.

June 6 – Vancouver, BC – Astoria (Titans Eve CD Launch – Chasing The Devil) w/ Titans Eve, Bushwhacker, The Joint Chiefs, Brimstone – Event and ticket info here.

Aug 14 – Vancouver, BC – Astoria

To listen to the track by track album preview, please visit the following link here.

and for album pre-order, please visit the following link here.

Track Listing: Titans Eve – Chasing The Devil
1. We Defy
2. War Path
3. No Kingdom
4. Another Day
5. Chasing The Devil
6. The Grind
7. Stranded
8. The Endless Light

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.titanseve.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Titans-Eve/53568260495

http://www.twitter.com/titanseve

http://soundcloud.com/titanseve

http://titanseve.bandcamp.com

About: A Vancouver born Modern Thrash outfit. Titan’s Eve formed in 2008 by brothers Brian and Kyle Gamblin, with Casey Ory on Drums and later joined by Jesse Hord on bass. From day one the band has written the tunes they want to hear, and taken charge of their musical ambitions on their own terms. The early days saw the 4 piece defining their sound and making fans in their home city.

2009/2010 featured their emergence on the Canadian metal scene and the beginning of a strong fan base. They embarked on their first western Canadian tour and gave Canadians a real live taste of their sound. While gaining support and honing their music they ventured into a local studio with the talented Curt Wells. Their first album “The Divine Equal” was later mixed and mastered by Sacha Laskow of Calgary Tech-metal band Divinity. With the release and critical acclaim the album received, their first Cross-Canadian tour followed exposing even more to their unique brand of thrash metal.

2011 saw “The Divine Equal released to a bigger audience, with a 2 month self booked tour of North America. Titan’s Eve had the pleasure to play in front of crazed metal fans all over the United States. 2012 started with a bang with their first arena show and fulfilling a dream of playing with Nu-metal leaders Korn. Fresh of the success from their debut, Titan’s Eve began creating the follow up, “Life Apocalypse”. “This album was written faster and was more of an aggressive attempt at writing and recording an album,” says guitarist Kyle Gamblin. “We hammered out the songs and bunkered down to record in Calgary with Sacha Laskow for a month and recorded every day.”

Taking a turn from their debut, which was released a year previously, but staying true to their personal interpretations of honest, powerful modern metal, “the result, Life Apocalypse, shows our efforts and captures the best performances from all four members of our band. We worked very hard to deliver something that wouldn’t disappoint fans of our last album,” says Brian Gamblin.

Following the release of Life Apocalypse that summer, Titans Eve took the “Titan Train” (i.e. their 2007 Ford E-350 van) and travelled across western Canada, bringing their music to as great an audience as possible, supporting Canadian metal heavyweights Anvil followed by a tour with super-group Kill Devil Hill featuring Rex Brown of Pantera. After these incredible tours, they’re biggest venture yet came into focus with an invite to be a support act on the Arch Enemy European Khaos tour. This saw their first tour in Europe, playing to the receptive and enthusiastic European metal crowds.

2013-14 had been used for writing and recording their third album, with breaks from the rehearsals by touring westeren Canada, playing music festivals and opening for the likes of Diamoned Head, Raven and soulfly. The album was recorded in Vancouver’s legendary Warehouse Studio with renowned producer and engineer Eric Mosher. The mastering was completed by Canadian metal hero Jeff Waters of Annihilator.

Stay tuned for a new album and new tours in 2015!

Shared Stage w/:
Arch Enemy, Hackneyed, Anvil, Exodus, Ensiferium, Blackguard, Moonsorrow, Lazarus A.D., The Agonist, Voivod, Kill Devil Hill, Korn, Finntroll, Woods Of Ypres, Inquisition, Swallow The Sun, Holy Grail, Bonded By Blood, Diamond Head, Raven, Soulfly

Tours & Festivals:
2014 – Canadian Beer Chug Tour
2014 – Alberta’s Own Festival
2014 – Loud as Hell
2012 – European Tour w/ Arch Enemy & Voivod (Spain dates)
2012 – Western Canadian Tour w/ Kill Devil Hill
2012 – Western Canadian Tour w/ Anvil
2012 – Open for Korn – Dawson Creek, BC
2011 – Divine Equal North American Tour
2010 – Burning Canada Tour
2010 – Domination Festival – Montreal
2010 – Vancouver Metal Fest
2009 – Scorched Earth Western Canada Tour

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“Unstoppable Titans Eve” – Georgia Straight (Vancouver)

“Blistering set of doom thrash” – Beatroute

“Titans Eve has quickly risen through the ranks of the Vancouver metal scene, quickly becoming one of the best thrash bands in town.” – Absolute Underground Magazine

“The Gamblin brothers shred like crazy, easily making Titans Eve one of the best local (Vancouver) thrash bands. They really blew everyone away, and sent beer flying all over the place.” – Absolute Underground Magazine (Live Review)

“Titans Eve churned out their own unique brand of thrash metal. Brothers Kyle and Brian Gamblin did a great job stirring up the crowd,… With a short but sweet set with crowd favourites including “The Tides of Doom”, “Serpent Rising”, “Into the Fire” and “Living Lifeless,” Titans Eve left it all on stage and made a strong impression.” – Abort Mag (Live Review)

“Gotta love bands like this that come from left field and surprise one with their sound, attitude and imagery. Titans Eve hails from Vancouver, hardly a global metal hotspot, and performs traditional and true heavy metal without any of the superfluous gimmickry that has become a hallmark of metal betrayal and ineptitude. The quartet’s sound is heavy and anthemic and blatantly related to the true sounds of Priest, Maiden and Arch Enemy” – Metallian.com

“Titans Eve had everything that was needed to make for a killer show; solid memorable music that can move even the folks who are unfamiliar with the songs, backed by a tight, powerful performance. ” – Metalstorm.net (Live Review)

“TITANS EVE have embraced the old fashioned Thrash ethic of keeping an eye on quality and not going overboard with content. ” – Metal-Observer.com

“The Canadians’ sophomore retains the thrash shapes of their debut but also allows more room for melody and lyricism to flow, adding an emotive strength to the introspective tales of the human condition, destiny and personal struggle…if the Mayans were right and 2012 is the year we face the apocalypse, Titans Eve are more than an adequate soundtrack.” 4/5 – Terrorizer Mag

“One metal act that should be hitting your radar if it hasn’t already is Canadian thrashers TITANS EVE…The sophomore album from TITANS EVE, “Life Apocalypse” is a tempest. It seldom slows and it’s to the band’s credit they know how far to push and make a statement then summon back their typhoon to leave their listeners breathless…”Overcast”, “Destined to Die”, “Road to Ruin”, “Divided We Fall” and”The Abyss” are some of the fastest and fiercest metal tracks you’ll hear this year.” Blabbermouth.net

“Best of all, the hooks on this record are enormous, with none of the eleven tracks feeling like a throwaway. The tunes are so insistent and contagious that it feels like they fly by: you’ve got the Mastodonian stomp of “Destined to Die”, the Maiden-esque guitar melody that sneaks into the thunderous “Road to Ruin”, the melodic thrash of “The Abyss”, the crushing mid-tempo groove that dominates the chorus of “Life Apocalypse.” – MSN.com

“Vancouver’s TITANS EVE have really hit a sweet spot with their second album. ” – Bravewords.com

“Vancouver-based thrashers Titans Eve strike the perfect balance between tuneful, old-school, ’80s–style metal and the more extreme variants that came to dominate in the ’90s on its latest, Life Apocalypse. ” – The Georgia Straight (Vancouver, BC Weekly)

“In an age where a plethora of thrash bands are focussing all their energies on trying to recapture the sounds of the 80’s, it’s great to hear a forward thinking, ambitious thrash metal outfit. Canadian Titans Eve have all the essential thrash ingredients in their sound, but they’re trying to forge something original in those flames. Their songs are laced with robust melody, captivating guitar-intricacies, and truly memorable and striking passages, while the powerful vocals of Brian Gamblin provide an imposing focal point. Titans Eve are a genuinely exciting proposition, and Life Apocalypse is quite a superb album deserving of much recognition. 4.5/5” – Zero Tolerance Magazine

0 Out Now! Alberta Redneck Punks PUTTIN’ ON THE FOIL ‘Fired Up, Ready To Roll’ + Tour Dates (AB, BC)

May 12, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Puttin' On The Foil

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 12, 2015

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

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Out Now! Alberta Redneck Punks PUTTIN’ ON THE FOIL ‘Fired Up, Ready To Roll’ + Tour Dates (AB, BC)

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

Calgary, AB redneck punks Puttin’ On The Foil are hitting the road across Alberta and BC (dates listed below) with their new album ‘Fired Up, Ready To Roll’ released this week on May 12th and available on iTunes here. Featuring ten songs of hillybilly infused punk rock that begs the listener to sing and drink along with them, Puttin’ On The Foil (a name inspired by the Hanson Brothers from the movie Slapshot) 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!

“We’re getting Fired Up and getting ready to roll…Excited about the new album coming out and changing people’s lives…bringing ’em a good time fun time!!!!Things are a little crazy out there…we’re a distraction for the people. When they listen to the album or see us live….it helps them forget their troubles for a while. The new album Fired Up, Ready To Roll has 10 hits that’ll get you dancing’, smilin’ and……” comments vocalist / bassist Trayne Rekk.

Tour Dates:

May 8 – Edson, AB – Fat Greasy’s

May 9 – Edmonton, AB – DV8

May 10 – Red Deer, AB – Leah’s

May 14 – Calgary, AB – Morgan’s Pub w/ The Dwarves

May 15 – Calgary, AB – Swigs

May 16 – Calgary, AB – Big Al’s

May 21 – Lethbridge, AB – The Inferno

May 22 – Elkford, BC – Sneaky’s

May 23 – Peachland, BC – Edgewater

May 24 – Kelowna, BC – Fernando’s

May 26 – Nanaimo, BC – The Globe

May 27 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub

May 28 – Vancouver, BC – Pat’s Pub

May 29 – Saturna Isl, BC – Lighthouse Pub

May 30 – Salmon Arm, BC – Outlaws

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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“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

0 NEWS: METAL NATION RADIO Teams Up With CALGARY METAL FEST For Guitar Auction of Double-Neck Schecter

May 12, 2015
by Asher
· Music News

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

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 12, 2015

METAL NATION RADIO Teams Up With CALGARY METAL FEST For Guitar Auction of Double-Neck Schecter

Every year, Calgary Metal Fest (June 3-6) has auctioned off the giant 4’x 6’ signed poster of the fest to raise money for Make-A-Wish Southern Alberta. This year will be extra special in this area as Reverend Rock (Ross Ingall) of Too Metal For Church on Metal Nation Radio (every Monday from 10am to 2pm and Fridays 12pm- 3pm EST) has donated adouble-neck Schecter guitar for the auction.

“Reverend Rock has a history of donating axes to worthy causes, the first being at the 2010 Niagara Aids Walk in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. This is the fourth guitar to be donated and the Rev. is stoked to be working with Metal Nation Radio on his bi-weekly show, Too Metal For Church and its sponsor, Big Nate Productions who is behind Calgary Metal Fest. We hope this beast raises a boatload of cash for Make-A-Wish of Southern Alberta at the auction to be held on the final evening of this year’s Metal Fest.” comments Reverend Rock (Ross Ingall).

The auction will culminate in its entirety before headliners Kobra and the Lotus go on at Dickens Pub on June 6th.

All info at http://calgarymetalfest.com

Calgary Metal Fest – June 3-6

Big Nate Productions presents Calgary Metalfest IV, with over 40 bands, kicking off June 3rd at The Ship & Anchor Pub featuring: The Electric Revival, Bloated Pig, Lucid Scream, The Outer, and Woodhawk.

June 4th at Vern’s Bar features: The Cadavor Dog, Frightenstein, SS Doom, DethGod, Penitentz, After The Prophet, and No More Moments.

June 5th Main Stage at Dickens Pub will feature: Villainizer(EDM), Begrime Exemious(EDM), Without Mercy(VAN), Neck of the Woods(VAN), Vile Insignia, Every Hour Kills, Riot City, and Moosifix. Lord Nelson’s Bar features: Mortillery(EDM), Dead Asylum(VAN), XUL(BC), Sentient, Path to Extinction, Altars of Grief(SASK), and Skymir.

June 6th Main Stage at Dickens will feature: Kobra and the Lotus, Into Eternity(SASK), Caveat, Untimely Demise(SASK), Viathyn, Sparky(SASK), Noire(WPG), and Apprentice(VAN). Lord Nelson’s Bar features: Lavagoat(SASK), Kataplexis, Chieftain, Doberman, Numenorean, Triton, and Okazaki Fragments.

June 7th CMF Hangover Party at Distortion – Live Music Venue. Bands to be announced.

The Ship and Anchor Pub is located at 534 17 Ave SW, Vern’s Bar is located at 622 8 Avenue SW, Lord Nelsons Bar is located at 1020 8 Ave SW, and Dickens Pub is located at 1000 9th Ave SW, Calgary.

Doors for all shows will be at 8pm. Tickets are available online at http://calgarymetalfest.comand physically at Sloth Records (736 17th Avenue SW), Dickens Pub and locally from bands.

Sponsored by Last Rites, Heroes and Villains Tattoo and Piercing, Beatroute Magazine, Absolute Underground Magazine, UA LOCAL 496 and Metal Nation Radio.

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0 Video Alert: TAKE THE THRONE New Music Video ‘Artificial Heart’ + Canadian Tour Dates (ON, SK, MB, AB)

May 8, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Take The Throne

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 8, 2015

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

RIYL = August Burns Red, Erra, Veil of Maya and Born Of Osiris

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Video Alert: TAKE THE THRONE New Music Video ‘Artificial Heart’ + Canadian Tour Dates (ON, SK, MB, AB)

L-R: Take The Throne Current Line Up: Jake Nowak (Bass) | Tom Jakobs (Guitar) Landon Smallwood (Vocals) | Brad Feor (Guitar) | Kurtis Fulton (Drums) – Photo Credit – Kevin Unger

Niagara Falls, ON’s metalcore quintet TAKE THE THRONE have posted their new music video ‘Artificial Heart’ in support of their latest release ‘Guardian’ available onBandcamp and iTunes.

“We are extremely excited to release our music video for ‘Artificial Heart’. The video was shot by director and cinematographer Ben Dundas and visual effects, editing and colour grading by Igor Omodei of the band Uneven Structure. We had a lot of fun developing the plot for this album and can’t wait to see the response from our fans! Fun fact, Nick Xourafas of the band Structures played the role of the lead soldier in the video.” comments guitarist Tom Jakobs.

To watch the video, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=15&v=AK7vYWJc5-E

Drawing comparisons to August Burns Red, Born Of Osiris, and Within The Ruins,TAKE THE THRONE has unleashed two EPs, 2014’s ‘Guardian’, which featured guest appearances by Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills and Fred Beaulieu of Beheading Of A King and 2013’s debut EP ‘Legacy’. Having already shared the stage with bands such as Veil Of Maya, Intervals, Born Of Osiris, The Contortionist and Norma Jean along many others.TAKE THE THRONE are gearing up for a 2015 packed with more touring, more shows and getting the mosh pit going like a super charged blender. Their first tour this summer will be supporting Sons of Sirens along with Loyalist for a Canadian tour across Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta this May and June (dates listed below).

May 25 – St. Catharines, ON – Detour Music Hall

May 26 – Barrie, ON – The Foxx

May 29 – Regina, SK – Mercury Cafe

May 30 – Saskatoon, SK – Mazz Fest

June 1 – Calgary, AB – Skate Shack

June 3 – Edmonton, AB – DV8

June 4 – Red Deer, AB – Slumland Theater

June 5 – Lethbridge, AB – Moose Hall

June 6 – Brandon, MB – North Hill Inn

June 7 – Winnipeg, MB – TBA

Track Listing: Take The Throne – Guardian

1. Intro

2. Ghosts feat. Fred Beaulieu of Beheading Of A King

3. Captive feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills

4. The Void

5. Beneath It All

6. The Apology

7. Artificial Heart

8. Deserter

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/takethethroneband

https://twitter.com/TTT_Band

https://www.youtube.com/takethethroneband

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“What impressed me most was that Take The Throne aren’t trying to jam a million different ideas into each song, they know what they do best and stick to it.” – Lambgoat

“Not gonna lie…I loved the fuck out of this song (Deserter). Maybe even more than Thrillhouse enjoys sex with barely legal scene girls. Ok… Maybe not THAT much, but it’s still a brilliant song. Not even once did I find myself thinking “I wish they did this” or “why did they do that”, and I’m eagerly awaiting any further submissions these guys want to send our way.” – I Probably Hate Your Band

0 NEWS: XUL Offer Free Download ‘Summon The Swarm’ From Upcoming EP ‘EXTINCTION NECROMANCE’ Due Out May 19th + Western Canadian Fest Dates (June/July/Aug)

May 8, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · XUL

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 8, 2015

For EP Promo, please send request to ashermedia[at]gmail.com

For fans of Behemoth, Dissection, Immortal

Buy Links: Bandcamp

EPK | Press Photo Download | EP Cover Download

XUL Offer Free Download ‘Summon The Swarm’ From Upcoming EP ‘EXTINCTION NECROMANCE’ Due Out May 19th + Western Canadian Fest Dates (June/July/Aug)

FREE DOWNLOAD – SUMMON THE SWARM – SOUNDCLOUD

Song Stream – Orbit of Nemesis – NoCleanSinging.com – here.

(Album Artwork done by Remy C. of Headsplit Design)

RELEASE DATE: May 19, 2015

LABEL: SELF-RELEASE

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

Vernon, BC blackened death metal band XUL are offering fans a FREE DOWNLOAD of their latest track ‘Summon The Swarm’ at the following link here. The track is off their upcoming EP ‘Extinction Necromance’ due out May 19th to follow 2012’s full length ‘Malignance’ (free album download) and is available for pre-order and shirt combos 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.

Upcoming Dates:

June 5 – Calgary, AB – Calgary Metal Fest

June 11 – Ryley, AB – Farmageddon Open Air

July 17 – Armstrong, BC – Armtstrong 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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XUL – Malignance Reviews

#10 of Top 20 Best Albums of 2012 for MetalMadeInCanada.ca

“Xul continue to offer a barrage after barrage of obliterating death metal…when the sheer fire power and dexterous performances that Xul serve up are so satisfying. Particularly when you consider that is the band’s debut album. Malignance is undeniably impressive.” – Powerplay Mag UK

“Malignance, the first record from unsigned Canadian blackened death act Xul, is one of the most impressive debut’s I’ve heard in a very long time. Rarely are the similar artists mentioned in press kits an entirely accurate estimation of the soundscapes to be found within an album proper, but I find the examples of Behemoth and Dissection are quite fitting in this case, as the band excels at weaving the brutality of the former with the epic melodious propensity of the latter, not to mention the grandiosity inherent to both, into a rich and exciting tapestry of extremity.” – Metal-Archives.com

“Vernon British Columbia natives, XUL made their way to Katacombs with one intention in mind – to leave a lasting effect. They did. Influenced by the mighty Behemoth and defunct, Dissection, Xul pulled out all the stops in an insanely intense show characterized by a great sound, guitar hooks and energy that would lay waste to most established bands today! Approx. 50 people were in attendance, give or take a few, but there could have been 10,000 people with the amount of electricity in the air! CONFIDENCE was the adjective on display. They tore through “Summon the Swarm” in such a way that Jon Nodtveidt would have smiled in his grave! Long live Blackened Death Metal. Long Live Xul.” – Live Review – Ondes Chocs

“will appeal to fans of black/death metal. Hard-hitting and brutal, Malignance is intense and that intensity does not let up until the very last song.” – TheFrontRowReport.com

“I loved this album beginning to end, and you can hear the talent that lies there just waiting to come out and greet the world with what XUL has to offer. I can’t wait to hear what they come out with next. I hope some record company comes and grabs these guys because they have a lot to offer the metal community! Look forward to the future with XUL because I know we will be hearing from them again soon.” – Metal Master Kingdom

“Xul operate within the genre of blackened death metal, taking cues from blackened death metal giants like Behemoth, black metal legends like Immortal and Mayhem, as well as death metal demigods like Morbid Angel. They have taken all of these inspirations and combined them into their own artistically highly successful brand of blackened death metal, which features the brutality of death metal and the darkness and evil of black metal. Thus, you get and album the treats you to both the machine-gun bassdrums, guttural vocals, and technically proficient playing associated with death metal and the tense harmonies, tremolo picking, and blazing blastbeats associated with black metal…..Xul’s “Malignance” is a huge artistic success and captures what I consider to be the best from both death metal and black metal.” – Metal Music Archives

“XUL’s “Malignance” is a raging, rolling machine of Black-tinged Death Metal 8/10″ – Metal-Observer

“the band manages to make a sound that encompasses the Death Metal ‘old school’ with the current time style that combines technical, brutality and a very dark mood, as do Belphegor, Behemoth and Azarath. 8/10″ – Whiplash (Brazil)

“Malignance features a stunning display of musicianship with its ultra-slick leads, hyperspeed percussion and incredible bass tone. Meyers’s fetid vocals salivating on the album’s rotting body ties the whole gruesome scene together. Xul wreak “Vengeance” on the ears of death metal fans, forcing their way in the cortex to fester and boil. This is one Malignance you’ll be dying to have.” – Kingdom of Noise

“I love death metal that takes no prisoners.” – Battle Helm

“This blackened death quintet from Vernon, British Columbia does not dissapoint with thier first release, Malignance. The first track sets the pace for the whole album; hard hitting, ear splitting, skull crushing brutality. Battlestorm, indeed! Strong black influences shine through, especially in tracks like Porta Nocis, and Vengeance, while the instrumental Winter’s Reign leaves you spellbound. I have to admit to being really impressed with the amount of work these northern bastards have put into this, and I highly recommend it.” – Canadian Black Metal

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