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0 NEWS: ProgMetalZone Premiere Prog Power ELDEROTH New Album ‘Mystic’ Due Out April 28th

  • April 22, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Elderoth · Music News

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 22, 2015

RIYL = Devin Townsend Project, Kamelot, Wintersun, Dream Theater, The Contortionist, Periphery, Chthonic

Elderoth.com | Facebook | Twittter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud

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ProgMetalZone Premiere Prog Power ELDEROTH New Album ‘Mystic’ Due Out April 28th

Prog Metal Zone – ‘Mystic’ Album Premiere – http://www.progmetalzone.com/2015/elderoth-mystic-premier/ 

Track Listing – Elderoth – Mystic:

1. Within (1:01)
2. Black and Blue (4:15)
3. This Shadow By My Side (4:48)
4. My Future (3:27)
5. Falling Star (4:09)
6. In A Dream (3:36)
7. The Ocean (4:35)
8. Far In The Sea (4:27)
9. Always Remember (3:56)
Album Length: 34:17

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

Founding member and mastermind behind Elderoth, Collin McGee comments:

“Being influenced by far east Asian music, such as Japanese and Chinese, the creation of this album was very fun and interesting. We wanted to make something completely new and fresh for the ears to enjoy. It was quite a lot of work as well as a great learning experience. This album showcases the new and unique dynamics that Elderoth has. This has been the main goal of this album, and also this is something we wish to pursue in the future. We always like to add new interesting elements to our music. We decided to start using 8 string guitars on this album as well as these new influences. As well as trying to add new things to our music, we always wish to remain to have a catchy sound and make songs that are memorable.”

The band’s 2015 lineup features founding member Collin McGee on guitars and vocals with Xavier Sperdouklis on bass, Vincent Harnois on guitars and Jessy Normand on drums. Mcgee, the man behind the vision of Elderoth is the primary author, composer, lead guitarist, and singer. Through his years of being self-taught, studying music theory and composing endlessly, McGee has mastered composition on guitar and other instruments at a world-class level, along with writing lyrics and developing his vocals to a professional level that stands out in the audio mix both live and in the studio.

For more info, please visit the following links:

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

http://elderoth.com

http://facebook.com/elderothband

http://twitter.com/elderothband

http://youtube.com/elderothmedia

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

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

0 NEWS: Revolver Mag Premiere TITANS EVE’s Thrash Anthem ‘War Path’; New Album ‘Chasing The Devil’ Due Out June 12th

  • April 21, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Titans Eve

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 21, 2015

ALBUM PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

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

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 EPK | Press Photo | Album Cover

Revolver Mag Premiere TITANS EVE’s Thrash Anthem ‘War Path’; New Album ‘Chasing The Devil’ Due Out June 12th

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

Revoler Mag Song Premiere ‘War Path’ – http://www.revolvermag.com/news/titans-eve-premiere-new-song-war-path.html 

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 – Road To Ruin – Watch here.

     The world’s loudest rock magazine Revolver is premiering Vancouver thrash outfitTitans Eve‘s first single ‘War Path’ from the band’s upcoming album ‘Chasing The Devil’ due out on June 12th. The single is their anthemic title, which gives listeners a taste of what is yet to come from the rest of their eight song LP. Sitting at track number two on the full length it carries the weight of an Eric Mosher (AC/DC,Buckcherry) engineered song with the layered mastering from Jeff Waters (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. Revolver Magazine is the new home for the exclusive premier ‘War Path’ and the band wishes listeners happy headbanging.

“This song is about being forced to fight for something you don’t believe in and having no control over your destiny, but trying to find the courage to do what you know is the right thing.” comments vocalist/ guitarist Brian Gamblin.

Thrash metal traditionalists and rock crossover fans can enjoy ‘War Path’ on theirRevolver’s website here: http://www.revolvermag.com/news/titans-eve-premiere-new-song-war-path.html

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 TOUR ALERT: Canadian Neo Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Announce UK Tour Dates (May/June)

  • April 15, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Double Experience · Music News

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC –  April 15, 2015

ALBUM PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

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Official Merch Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

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

Canadian Neo Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Announce UK Tour Dates (May/June)

UK TOUR DATES:

05/19 Warrington, ENG – Dog House
05/20 Cork, IRL – Fred Zeppelin’s
05/21 Dublin, IRL – Fibber’s
05/22 Wrexham, WLS – Rewind
05/25 Whitchurch, ENG – Percy’s
05/26 Canterbury, ENG – Lady Luck
05/27 Oxford, ENG – Wheatsheaf
05/28 London, ENG – Nambucca
05/29 Ashford, ENG – Platform 5
06/03 Bournemouth, ENG – The Anvil
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
06/08 London, ENG – Montague Arms
06/11 Hertford, ENG – Dog & Whistle
06/12 Nottingham, ENG – The Old Sal
06/13 Workington, ENG – Lounge 41
06/14 Ayr, SCT – Crumbs & Cocktails
06/16 Hull, ENG – O’Rileys
06/18 Swansea, WLS – The Scene
06/19 Swindon, ENG – The Victoria
06/20 Worthing, ENG – Buckfest – *3pm set time
06/20 Hastings, ENG – Flairz
06/21 Hitchin, ENG – Rhythms of the World (BBC Introducing Stage)

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

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

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

      After a busy 2014 that saw Canadian neo-rock nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE tour across the United Kingdom (tour recap on PureGrainAudio.com here) along with dates in the USA and Canada in promotion of last year’s debut album ‘721835’. The band is proud to announce they will be returning to the UK for dates in May and June (which will included new drummer Dafydd Cartwright) following their tour of Eastern Canada that also includes a performance at Anachronik Fest in Montreal, QC.

“When we first started touring the UK, we never imagined it would grow from a once-in-lifetime opportunity to what is now an annual trip for our band.” comments guitarist Brock Tinsley.

In additional news, the band has released a lyric video for their new single ‘Goddamn Mimetic Business ‘featuring ex-Taking Back Sunday / Terrible Things guitarist Fred Mascherino, which is now streaming on PureGrainAudio.com here.

 

Appear Offline Tour:
April 9 –  Kingston, ON @ The Mansion
April 11 – Barrie, ON @ Bourbon
April 12 – Peterborough, ON @ The Garnet
April 13 – Oshawa, ON @ Diezel Room
April 14 – Toronto, ON @ The Painted Lady
April 15 – Hamilton, ON @ The Casbah
April 16 – Windsor, ON @ Villains Beastro
April 17 – Chatham-Kent, ON @ The Elephant’s Nest
April 19 – London, ON @ APK
April 20 – Toronto, ON @ Bovine Sex Club
Maritime Travelers Tour:
April 23 – Saint John, NB @ Pub Down Under
April 24 – Fredericton, NB @ Charlotte Street Arts Centre
April 25 – Amherst, NS @ Teazer’s Pub
April 26 – Charlottetown, PEI @ Baba’s Lounge
April 27 – Halifax, NS @ Reflections Bar
April 28 – Halifax, NS @ Gus’ Bar
April 29 – Quebec City, QC @ Bar La Source de La Martiniere
May 1 – Montreal, QC @ Petit Cafe Campus – Anachronik Festival – Tickets and info here.
May 2 – Cornwall, ON @ Lola’s
May 6 – Ottawa, ON @ House of Targ

About:

Over the last few years, the Ottawa, ON based rock nerds have toured across Canada six times, twice 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.

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: BC Death Metallers XUL Supporting Gorguts April 18th In Vancouver For Nothing Is Heavy 3rd Anniversary; New Track ‘Orbit of Nemesis’ Streaming From Upcoming EP ‘Extinction Necromance’ Due Out May 19th

  • April 13, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · XUL

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 13, 2015

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

For fans of Behemoth, Dissection, Immortal

XULOfficial.ca | Facebook | Twittter | Youtube | Reverbnation | Soundcloud

Buy Links: Bandcamp

EPK | Press Photo Download | EP Cover Download

BC Death Metallers XUL Supporting Gorguts April 18th In Vancouver For Nothing Is Heavy 3rd Anniversary; New Track ‘Orbit of Nemesis’ Streaming From Upcoming EP ‘Extinction Necromance’ Due Out May 19th
(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 proud to announce they will be supporting Gorguts on April 18th at the Rickshaw Theatre during Vancouver promoter Nothing Is Heavy`s weekend fest to celebrate their 3rd Anniversary, which also includes headliners Sacrifice, Anciients and tons more of local metal heavyweights. For further details and ticket info, please visit the following link here.
XUL returns to Vancouver after announcing their upcoming EP ‘Extinction Necromance’ due out May 19th to follow 2012’s full length ‘Malignance’ (free album download). Their first single ‘Orbit of Nemesis’ is now streaming at NoCleanSinging.com 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.
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

0 NEWS: NOCLEANSINGING Premiere XUL’s ‘Orbit of Nemesis’ From Upcoming EP ‘Extinction Necromance’ Due Out May 19th

  • April 8, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · XUL

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For fans of Behemoth, Dissection, Immortal

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NOCLEANSINGING Premiere XUL’s ‘Orbit of Nemesis’ From Upcoming EP ‘Extinction Necromance’ Due Out May 19th
(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 has teamed with NoCleanSinging.com for the premiere of their track ‘Orbits of Nemesis’, which is off their upcoming EP ‘Extinction Necromance’ due out May 19th to follow 2012’s full length ‘Malignance’ (free album download).
“We’ve chosen ‘Orbit of Nemesis’ as the single from our upcoming EP because we believe it embodies what we’ve been going for with this band up until this point. We want to give listeners a glimpse of the evolution of Xul.” comments guitarist Bill Ferguson.
Listen to ‘Orbit of Nemesis’ at the following link: http://www.nocleansinging.com/2015/04/08/an-ncs-premiere-xul-orbit-of-nemesis/
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 Necroromance’ 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.
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

0 NEWS: Neo Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Playing Anachronik Fest In Montreal + Tour Dates + New Lyric Video ‘Goddamn Mimetic Business’ ft. Fred Mascherino (ex-Taking Back Sunday)

  • April 8, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Double Experience · Music News

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Tour Dates | 2xXP.com | Facebook | Twittter | Soundcloud

Youtube | CBC Radio 3 | Tumblr | Instagram

Official Merch Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

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

Neo Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Playing Anachronik Fest In Montreal + Tour Dates + New Lyric Video ‘Goddamn Mimetic Business’ ft. Fred Mascherino (ex-Taking Back Sunday)

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

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

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

     It’s all about the shows and touring for Ottawa, ON based DOUBLE EXPERIENCE whom last year toured across the USA, the United Kingdom (tour recap on PureGrainAudio.com here) and Canada in promotion of their debut full length ‘721835′. As the tour season begins for 2015, the neo nerd rockers are hitting dates in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island (dates listed below)and are now proud to confirm they will be performing at this year’s Anachronik Fest in Montreal, QC on May 1st at Petit Cafe Campus alongside Kill Matilda and Rusted. Event and ticket info here.

“We’re really proud to be on the Festival Anachronik lineup. We haven’t played in Montreal in a long time so we’re all expecting this show to be a highlight of our entire spring tour.” comments Double Experience guitarist Brock Tinsley.

In additional news, the band has released a lyric video for their new single ‘Goddamn Mimetic Business featuring ex-Taking Back Sunday / Terrible Things guitarist Fred Mascherino, which is now streaming on PureGrainAudio.com here.

Appear Offline Tour:
April 9 –  Kingston, ON @ The Mansion
April 11 – Barrie, ON @ Bourbon
April 12 – Peterborough, ON @ The Garnet
April 13 – Oshawa, ON @ Diezel Room
April 14 – Toronto, ON @ The Painted Lady
April 15 – Hamilton, ON @ The Casbah
April 16 – Windsor, ON @ Villains Beastro
April 17 – Chatham-Kent, ON @ The Elephant’s Nest
April 19 – London, ON @ APK
April 20 – Toronto, ON @ Bovine Sex Club
Maritime Travelers Tour:
April 23 – Saint John, NB @ Pub Down Under
April 24 – Fredericton, NB @ Charlotte Street Arts Centre
April 25 – Amherst, NS @ Teazer’s Pub
April 26 – Charlottetown, PEI @ Baba’s Lounge
April 27 – Halifax, NS @ Reflections Bar
April 28 – Halifax, NS @ Gus’ Bar
April 29 – Quebec City, QC @ Bar La Source de La Martiniere
May 1 – Montreal, QC @ Petit Cafe Campus – Anachronik Festival – Tickets and info here.
May 2 – Cornwall, ON @ Lola’s
May 6 – Ottawa, ON @ House of Targ

About:

Over the last few years, the Ottawa, ON based rock nerds have toured across Canada six times, twice 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.

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: Cryptic Hymn Post Video Diary From Poltourgeist Tour + Announce New Dates (KY, MI, MO, TN)

  • April 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Cryptic Hymn · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 7, 2015

For fans of Revocation, Death, Arsis, Belphegor, Carcass, Inferi, Skeletonwitch, Decapitated, At The Gates

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Cryptic Hymn Post Video Diary From Poltourgeist Tour + Announce New Dates (KY, MI, MO, TN)

Free Download – Revel In Disgust – Soundcloud | Bandcamp

Lyric Video – Revel In Disgust – Watch  here. 

‘Poltourgiest 2015’ Video Diary – Watch here.

     CRYPTIC HYMN has posted a video diary from their ‘Poltourgeist Tour’ this past March at the following link here. The tour was the blackened death metal band’s first as they are a newly formed brutal assault featuring ex-Voyage of Slaves members Dave Palenske, Jon Grace, and Nathaniel Vowell as well as Josh Mumford of Anagnorisis. Their debut single ‘Revel In Disgust’ is available for free download on Bandcamp and Soundcloud to give fans a taste of what’s to come in 2015 as they work on pre-production for their debut release.

Upcoming Show Dates:

April 27 – LOUISVILLE, KY @ DIAMOND PUB CONCERT HALL

May 16 – DETROIT, MI @ NEW DODGE LOUNGE

June 21 – ST. LOUIS, MO @ FUBAR

July 3 – NASHVILLE, TN @ THE HI TONE

For more info, please follow Cryptic Hymn at these links:

http://www.facebook.com/cryptichymnofficial

http://twitter.com/CrypticHymn

http://instagram.com/cryptichymn

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0 NEWS: OUT NOW! Black Doom ÉOHUM Unleash Pay What You Want Debut Album ‘Revelations, Aurora of An Epoch’

  • April 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 7, 2015

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R.I.Y.L. (Recommended If You Like) = Emperor, Immortal, Therion, Dimmu Borgir, Deicide, Neurosis, Behemoth

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OUT NOW! Black Doom ÉOHUM Unleash Pay What You Want Debut Album ‘Revelations, Aurora of An Epoch’

Album Stream – Éohum – Revelations, Aurora of An Epoch – Listen here.
Éohum : Revelations, Aurora Of An Epoch (Album Release Teaser) – Watch here.
Track Listing – Revelations, Aurora of An  Epoch
1. Leaving Harbour 2:50
2. Rooted Deep Within 4:36
3. Equatorial Rains 5:08
4. Defined Sacredness 04:36
5. Revelations, Aurora of an Epoch 6:39
6. Wiser Every Sunrise 6:05
7. Thus Spewed Thy Infectious Reign 5:07
8. Give Us O’ Rain 1:43
Album Length: 36:48
    Formed in 2010 from the mind of guitarist / writer Jeremy Perkins, Montreal, QC, Éohum (pronounced ee-o-um) brings together some of the most dark and groove oriented metals of heavy low end doom riffs to meet black metal atmospheres.  With shredding guitar tones uplifted by the French horns plus a touch of clean breaks with beautiful lyrics and vocals, Éohum expand their style within the relentless drive that surround a new air, a new sound, an attempt to join forces with eco-awareness and spirit for their newly unleashed debut album, ‘Revelations, Aurora Of An Epoch’ released this week on April 7th via Mycelium Networks as a pay what you want download here.

“Our debut album reveals Éohum’s blend of its black and doom metal sound, mixing an array of elements, this is the raw sound. We continue writing and look forward to sharing more and develop the sound continually. Lyrically this album represents us well and the direction we wanted to take, bringing to the table chant like hymns and short stories, in a primordial tongue. A cry for eco-awareness and ancestral sciences.” comments guitarist Jeremy Perkins.

With so much talent from various backgrounds on the album that includes guest vocals fromMatt McGachy (Cryptopsy) (Tracks 3-4-5-7), Lana Edwards (Intro & Outro), Phillippe Rieder (Track 6), Nick Wybo (ex-Vinyl Hero) on drums, Annie Perreault on French horn/trumpet, Sylvain Dumont on guitar, James Heymans on bass and Perkins himself on guitar plus a live line up that includes drummer Simon Mackay (The Agonist) and vocalistBarrie Butler (ex : Tard). Éohum blend the most gruesome with the cleanest of black and doom metal to create hypnotic riffs with seducing horns ready to be injected into the veins of metal fans especially those who hail horns for Emperor, Immortal, Therion, Dimmu Borgir, Deicide, Neurosis and Behemoth.

Fun Fact About Band Name: 

Éohum means many Yew trees in old English, Yew tree is the Tree of Life for the English tribes of our past pre dating most of the Celt languages, which blended Latin to their own afterward.

The E without the accent would mean many war horses, so that’s why there is an accent, not because it’s a French word

For more info, please visit the following links:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/%C3%89ohum/821823887910583

http://twitter.com/eohum

https://eohum.bandcamp.com

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“…the album has this great, organic feel to it that persists the whole length of the album with a raw but organized sound to it that was just done extremely well. “Revelations, Aurora of An Epoch” is no doubt just the surface of the surface of the talent that Éohum has up their sleeves for future music because music like does not simply get spent on one album, and will not nine times out of ten.” – Metal Addicts

 

“A truly groundbreaking band, the first thing that comes to mind when I heard this disc. Have you seen or heard a French horn in a black metal band?” – Made In Metal

 

“a very extreme taste for the unusual” – Lords of Metal

 

“It’s definitely something new in the metal world… adventerous and new in a world where a lot of music sounds the same. It smashes the expectations of predictable…The whole album is new and unique and absolutely genius. I love the way the intensity and the sound slowly build up and then you’re full on into this great blackened doom metal album.” – Metal Head Blog

 

“their sound has a mildly addictive streak to it.” – Bucketlist Music Reviews

 

“Wikipedia in all of its might defines the French Horn as, “a brass instrument made of tubing more than 20 feet (6.1 m) long, wrapped into a coil with a flared bell.” I got the pleasure of marking something rather interesting off of my list of shit I’ve seen: a french horn in a Black Metal band. Thank you Eohum! (I think.)  If you’re on the hunt for something that will make you go a wee bit cross-eyed, look no further than Eohum.” – Bucketlist Music Reviews

 

” Sheer talent is evident in this progressive blackened doom band. When they start playing a riff where they just click, it’s impressive, even uplifting. It’s no easy task to do that with the components of the bands: a blast beating drummer, tons of speedy, grim guitars, a thunderous vocalist who both screams and sings, samples, and…a fucking horn section? The…fuck…?…I have a feeling, though, that Éohum are onto something. Especially with their album art, which is the coolest I’ve seen in a long time.” – Gun Shy Assassin

0 NEWS: WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA Announce National Final Special Guest Headliner: GOAT HORN

  • April 6, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA Announce National Final Special Guest Headliner: GOAT HORN

Latest News: Annihilator’s Jeff Waters To Guest Judge Battle Rounds In Select Cities – http://wp.me/pciNW-5SV

Full Listing of Battle Rounds By City: http://wp.me/PciNW-5lQ

Free Download: Wacken Metal Battle Canada Compilation Vol. 3 (Over 80 Tracks)

WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA is proud to announce GOAT HORN as the special guest headliner at this year’s national final on June 6th in Toronto, ON at the Opera House. The national final will consist of Canada’s top metal talents who are finalists from over 120 battling bands from BC (Vancouver vs. Victoria – Winner TBA), Alberta (Edmonton vs. Calgary – Winner TBA), Ontario (Toronto vs. Ottawa – Winner TBA), Quebec (Montreal vs. Quebec City – Winner TBA) and the Prairie winner Endless Chaos from Winnipeg, MB.

“We’re very stoked to have the mighty and elusive Goat Horn as our guest headliner this year. Metalheads in attendance will be treated with a rare and special performance, all in the name of Canadian metal!” comments WMBC organizer JJ Tartaglia.

Upcoming Battles:

BC Final (Vancouver vs. Victoria)

April 10, 2015 @ Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings, Vancouver, BC

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1601480966751177/

Bushwhacker (Vancouver)

Unbeheld (Vancouver)

Resurgence (Vancouver)

Medevil (Vancouver)

Torrefy (Victoria)

 

Toronto Semi-Final #1

April 18, 2015 @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St W, Toronto, ON

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1689069487986718/

Caym

Midnight Malice

Phantom

Call Of The Wild

Black Absinthe

 

Alberta Final (Edmonton vs. Calgary)

April 18, 2015 @ The Pawn Shop, 10551 82 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/679157078855069/

Dethgod (Calgary)

AfterEarth (Calgary)

Arrival of Autumn (Grande Prairie)

Bleed (Edmonton)

 

Quebec Final (Montreal vs. Quebec City)

April 23, 2015 @ Katacombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/316905555181858/

Sanguine Glacialis (Montreal)

Mad Parish (Montreal)

Decadawn (Montreal)

Nordheim (Quebec City)

Toronto Semi-Final #2

April 25, 2015 @ Hard Luck, 772 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/365031283682318/

Hallows Die

Vesperia

Droid

A Scar For The Wicked (Ottawa Winner)

Apokalyptik Warrior

Wretchedpain

 

National Final

June 6, 2015 @ Opera House, 735 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON

Endless Chaos (Winnipeg)

OTHER NATIONAL FINALISTS TBA

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About:

     Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition where band’s from across the country in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City will battle each other for one to be selected and join over 30 other countries for an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 25 years. Toronto’s Crimson Shadows (2013 winners – video at Wacken) and Montreal’s Mutank (2014 winners – video at Wacken) have had that honour playing in front of thousands. This year’s festival will be taking place from July 30th to August 1st.

How it works:

Each city will hold their qualifying rounds plus city finals from the months of January to May 2015 selecting the top band to move forward to the national finals in Toronto, ON in June (date to be determined) with one being selected to perform at the 26th edition of Wacken Open Air taking place from July 30th to August 1st. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry.

The finalists will be selected as follows.

1 finalist from BC (Vancouver & Victoria will face off)

1 finalist from Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton will face off)

2 finalists from Toronto, ON

1 finalist from Quebec (Montreal & Quebec City will face off)

1 finalist from Ottawa, ON

1 finalist from Saskatoon or Winnipeg (Saskatoon and Winnipeg will face off)

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

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

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

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

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

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0 NEWS: VESPERIA Announce East Coast Tour Dates

  • April 6, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Vesperia

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 6, 2015

ALBUM PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

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

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VESPERIA Announce East Coast 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.

04.18 – Belleville, ON – Belle Pub
04.24 – Sudbury, ON – Little Montreal
04.25 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck
05.13 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House (w/ Septicflesh, Moonspell & Deathstars)
06.05 – London, ON – The APK

Vesperia East Coast Tour
06.11 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub
06.12 – Moncton, NB – Esquire Tavern
06.13 – Fredericton, NB – Charlotte Arts Centre
06.16 – Belleville, ON – Belle Pub

     VESPERIA are proud to announce they will hitting the road this June for dates in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in addition to their previously announced Ontario shows in April and May, which includes a support date for Septicflesh, Moonspell and Death Stars in Toronto on May 13th.

“We are incredibly excited to finally hit the road again and for the first time play some dates in the Maritimes of our lovely homeland of Canada! These shows have been a long time coming as we have had many fans emailing us to play over the years and in some cases – driving to Ontario or Quebec to catch a show. June cannot come quick enough!” comments vocalist / bassist Morgan Rider.

Following a steady period of complete recluse, VESPERIA have burst forth through the gates of sequestration and solidified a new lineup with the addition of talented young drummer Dylan Gowan (son of Lawrence Gowan (Styx)), and a new EP to follow up to 2013’s An Olden Tale.

The title for the upcoming EP will be called ‘The Iron Tempest’ and will span around 18-24 minutes long. Helming the engineering side of the effort will be Ryan Bovaird (frontman of Canadian melodeath band Hallow’s Die). The artwork below was created by none other than VESPERIA‘s frontman Morgan Rider at his own White North Studios (http://whitenorthstudios.com).

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, VESPERIA hungrily 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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