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0 NEWS: Bravewords Exclusive Track Premiere ‘10 30’ From Galy Records Thrashers SCISSORTOOTH

July 31, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Scissortooth

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Bravewords Exclusive Track Premiere ‘10 30’ From Galy Records Thrashers SCISSORTOOTH

Top (left to right):Shawn Hoskins (Drums), Derek Lundblad (Guitars,Vocals), Ken Firomski (Bass) – Photo credit: Kevin Eisenlord

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SCISSORTOOTH has teamed up with Bravewords.com to promote their single ‘10 30’off of their full-length ‘Novagomorrah’ released on July 28th via Galy Records. Contrary to how the track name appears, it is in fact a calendar date — October 30 otherwise known as the Devil’s Night, which is an integral part of the 1994 film The Crow. Vancouver’s old school thrashers had this to say about the song.

“‘10 30’ is the Devil’s night! What started as a jokey “oldies metal” riff became one of our favorite songs to play. Lyrics were inspired from a “Paradise Lost” quote in the movie The Crow and just the primeval urge of wanting to destroy everything around you and see it burn. The song maintains a solid pace and weight, it always slams hard live and we can’t wait to play it on tour. Thank you to Bravewords for hosting this track and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do” – Derek Lunblad,Guitar and Vocals.

Stream: http://bravewords.com/news/scissortooth-bravewords-streaming-new-song

‘Novagomorrah’ is just under 1 hour (58 min total) spread over tracks engineered and mixed by the band’s own, Shawn Hoskins, and mastered by Vancouver’s Greg Mindorff at Suite Sound Labs (Biff Naked, D.O.A., Finger 11). Their sound embodies the aggressive, yet groovy feeling of early Pantera braised with industrial samples throughout the album.

Nova Gomorrah Tour 2015

Friday, October 16 – New York, NY at Saint Vitus (1120 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States)

Saturday, October 17 – Philadelphia, PA at Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122, United States)

Sunday, October 18 – Boston, MA at Middle East (472-480 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States)

Monday, October 19 – Burlington, VT at Nectars (188 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401, United States)

Track Listing: Scissortooth – Novagomorrah

1. Hostile Takeover (5:14)

2. 10 30 (4:21)

3. Slowber (5:42)

4. Yellowhead (3:59)

5. Incision (5:05)

6. Shoegazer (5:20)

7. Common Thread (5:24)

8. Rotting Alive (4:38)

9. Nova Gomorrah (8:12)

10. Rats (4:48)

11. Wormwood (5:39)

Album Length: 58:00

Biography

Scissortooth is a Canadian Thrash Metal band from Vancouver, B.C.. Formed in 2003 by Derek Lundblad (Vocalist/guitarist) and Shawn Hoskins (drummer), formerly from Mantra, moved to the west coast from Grande Prairie, A.B.. The current line-up comprises of founding members Lundblad, Hoskins, and Ken Firomski (bassist), Ken (Empyria and Cradle to Grave) who moved from Granisle B.C.. (Empyria and Cradle to Grave).

The band’s melodic hooks, varying tempos, and aggressive musicianship alongside of original writing approach and unique timbre has given their songs a different edge to most modern acts. Influenced by a wide spectrum of sounds of bands like Pantera, Metallica, Megadeth, Type O Negative to Soundgarden, Tool, Pink Floyd and Nine Inch Nails have lent to the songwriting and arrangements a flavor that fills a void in today’s often bland musical climate.

Their debut full length, Novagomorrah is scheduled to be release July 28, 2015.

Tours & Festivals:

West Coast Tour 2008 – Intertwine co-headliner Scissortooth

Shared Stage With:

Aurosch, Magnus Rising, Scythia, Intertwine, Titans Eve, and Woods of Ypres.

Discography

Novagomorrah – 2015 (LP)

Self-titled – 2006 (LP)

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“I really got a Mastodon, like The Sword kind of vibe from your music”-Tiny and Plankman Show on Tap Detroit

“Scissortooth, a Canadian band hailing from Vancouver, have found the way to really transport listeners to the past, during thrash metal’s “death” years, when it struggled to find new ears. They take the genre and blend it with the music that was killing thrash, and metal in general: grunge, via Alice in Chains, who were the “metalhead’s grunge”, and even Soundgarden.” – Crown of Viserys

“Erupting in a very Static X sounding intro, the album quickly descends into a heated, thrashy fervor. Fasted paced triplets, driving rhythms and expansive vocal wails create an atmosphere immediately reminiscent of the thrash metal glory days of olde. “ – Canadian Beats

0 NEWS: FALLEN ANGELS Announce Show Dates (OR, WA) + New Album ‘World In Decay’ Produced By Michael Rosen Out August 4th

July 31, 2015
by Asher
· Fallen Angels · Music News

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For fans of Late 80’s Bay Area thrash, Testament, Havok, Forbidden, Exodus, 80s era Metallica and Megadeth, Annihilator, Anthrax, Overkill, Death Angel

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FALLEN ANGELS Announce Show Dates (OR, WA) + New Album ‘World In Decay’ Produced By Michael Rosen Out August 4th

L- R – Steve Spitzbart – Drums, Bradzilla – Vocals, Erik Hanson – Guitars, Carl Larsson – Bass, Matt Be Roth – Guitars (Photo Credit – Aaron Meyers)

Video – Nightmare – Watch here + Free Song Download here.

Song Stream – Forsaken Existence – Listen here.

Seattle, WA thrashers FALLEN ANGELS announce they will being hitting the road for dates in Oregon and Washington state in promotion of third studio release ‘World In Decay’ produced by Grammy award winning metal producer/engineer Michael Rosen (Forbidden, Testament, Death Angel, Flotsam and Jetsam, Tesla, Vicious Rumors). The album is set for release on August 4th via their indie label Cyberdyne Records to follow 2010’s ‘Engines of Oppression’ and 2008 debut ‘Rise From Ashes’ released on Metal On Metal Records. To pre-order ‘World In Decay’, please visit here.

FALLEN ANGELS is also offering a FREE Download of their track ‘Nightmare’ at the following link here, which is also supported by a video here.

Show Dates:

August 13 – Medford, OR @ G Street Bar

August 14 – Ashland, OR @ Club 66

August 22 – Tacoma, WA @ Louie G’s *CD release show*

Sept 19 – Seattle, WA @ The Skylark w/ Eukaryst

Oct 31 – Tacoma, WA @ Louie G’s

Track Listing – Fallen Angels – World In Decay

1. The Hammer’s Blow (4:25)

2. Nightmare (4:58)

3. Forsaken Existence (5:05)

4. Leading the Blind (4:36)

5. Fire At Eden’s Gate (6:13)

6. Into The Abyss (5:39)

7. The Hour of the Time (5:40)

8. Mortis Ex Machina (4:28)

Album Length: 41:08

About:

Capturing the classic thrash sound of the Big Four in their prime; early Metallica, Testament, Slayer, and Megadeth as well as lesser known cult heroes Exodus, Annihilator, Forbidden and Havok. FALLEN ANGELS is influenced by a wide range of 80’s thrash as well as classic metal from the 70’s and 80’s. The band combines these elements in a fresh, modern sounding album with the explosive riffs and solos that one might have expected to hear on the radio around 1989. FALLEN ANGELS is a band that thrash fans and more classic metal oriented fans can agree on because the music is catchy but also very aggressive.

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

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“Picking out the deadwood from the glut of thrash bands filling the thrash metal genre around the world is not easy but you would not go wrong by checking out this Seattle band as they write clever songs with some brilliantly played leads that are a standout.” – Ave Noctum

“”World In Decay” from Fallen Angels is a solid Thrash album that flies the old school flag” – Metal Only

“I most enjoy how Fallen Angels incorporate so many different types of songs and moments on World in Decay….the spirit of thrash metal is alive and well in Seattle (of all places) with Fallen Angels” – Metal Nation Radio

“If you were in love with the Bay Area scene, check this album out when it hits. And if you are a fan of irony, thrash coming from Seattle should show you that grunge is the loser in the long run of lasting metal mayhem. If you snag a copy, we’d love to hear what you think about it.” – National Rock Review

“These guys give it to you on a molten metal platter with a side of Voivod. This thrash band is bound to feed the need for speed….Every song captures your interest as layer upon layer of tracks there’s something different; little nuances, grace notes, and sweeps. It’s a wonderful earful of surgically placed notes amidst a hail storm of ice picks on your steel shore.” – Horror Metal Sounds

“Nearly every track on this album could be considered a highlight, but my favourites are “Fire At Eden’s Gate” and “Into The Abyss”…On the whole, “World In Decay” is a very impressive album, thanks in large part to the stellar musicianship and attention to detail in the songwriting. Hopefully this album breaks the band through in a much bigger way, because they are deserving of a lot of attention based on this album!” – Skull Fracturing Metal

“”World In Decay” is one of the best thrash metal albums that I have heard in long time.” – Heavy Metal Time Machine

“Listening to World In Decay is a definite blast from the past. Fallen Angels incorporates various elements of Slayer, Megadeth and early Metallica. Songs are fast-paced, contain some political messages and, of course, have energetic guitar solos worthy of melting anyone’s face. Right off the bat, The Hammer’s Blow opens up the album with a short guitar solo, which sets the overall tone and pace for the entirety of the album.” – Screamer Magazine

“if you want intricate, tuneful thrash metal loaded with gratuitous leads and quasi-political lyrics, you’ve got it.” – Terrorizer

“think the weighty arrangements and acoustic sections of Metallica-meets-the technical wizardry of Forbidden, with hints of Realm’s progressive tendencies and Toxik’s shredding leads and shameless melodies.” – Terrorizer

“As The Big Four were known for that unique sound they helped to create and make popular. Thrash now lives on from Seattle with Fallen Angels.” – National Rock Review

“Pure US-Thrash” – Rock Hard

“From a savage, high-octane riff fest in “Legacy of Pain” to a mid-paced, pounding skull crusher “Descension into Madness”, Fallen Angels not only show their true ability to write thrash songs that stand out effortlessly, but are also determined to get their name on people´s lips for good – along with the excellence of their 2nd album, ENGINES OF OPPRESSION. This stuff is meant to kill, even from a long distance.” – Metal-Rules

0 NEWS: EXES FOR EYES Confirmed For Heavy Montreal 2015, Want Fans To Do Epic Group Hug

July 31, 2015
by Asher
· Exes For Eyes · Music News

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EXES FOR EYES Confirmed For Heavy Montreal 2015, Want Fans To Do Epic Group Hug

New Album Out ‘Tongues Like Finger Eights’

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$1 ‘Tongues Like Figure Eights’ album available here

Challenging fans and the metal community last year to help a fully independent band reach Platinum status by selling one million digital copies, Toronto, ON based metal outfit EXES FOR EYES have a new task for fans to create on epic huge crowd hug similar to Devin Townsend’s during Wacken 2014 while the band performs at this year Heavy Montreal on the Blabbermouth stage on Sunday, August 9th at 1:30pm EST. To date, EXES FOR EYES as sold over 14,000 digital copies (with that number growing everyday) since release their new album ‘Tongues Like Figure Eights’ on December 9, 2014.

The band has posted a video message to fans at the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinHdbXsaL8 plus have asked that fans tag on social media #HEAVYMONTREALHUG to spread the word.

To get your digital copy of ‘Tongues Like Figure Eights’, please visit the following link here and watch#THEPLATINUMPROJECT promo video here.

‘Tongues Like Figure Eights’ was produced by EFE guitarist Dave Sheldon to follow up 2011’s debut album ‘The Amsler Grid’ and features eleven assaulting tracks that include guest appearances by Bjorn Strid of Soilwork, Lisa Sinner of Out of The Ruins and Dominic Cifarelli of Chronicles of Israfel\Scars On Broadway.

Exes For Eyes is:

Big James Arsenian – Vocals

Dave Sheldon Guitars – Guitars, Vocals

Graham Porter- Bass

Aaron Spink – Drums

Track Listing: Exes For Eyes – Tongues Like Figure Eights

1) Tongues Like Figure Eights

2) Done For Good ft. Bjorn Strid (Soilwork)

3) I Will Stand My Ground

4) Collision

5) Bleed The Stone

6) A Stronger Man

7) Remember Savannah

8) Parade Of One

9) Shot In The Dark ft. Dominic Cifarelli (Pulse Ultra/Scars On Broadway/Chronicles of Israfel)

10) My Life vs. Your Vacation

11) Closure…

About:

EXES FOR EYES is a project born of an overwhelming amount of mutual respect and admiration between two men. A respect for one another’s work ethic, musical proficiency, stylistic taste and of course, for each other as people.

The concept of blindness, be it willing, involuntary, inherent or otherwise is so foreign and far removed from anything within the realm of experience for these men. However as the process has begun to create this music, it has become apparent how limited one’s own vision can be when staring at the broad side of limitless potential and ambition.

With the musical vision of Dave Sheldon (ex Man With Target, Annihilator) and the lyrical conception of vocalist and frontman Big James (Endast, Authors) the project is very quickly taking shape into something more than either anticipated. The hope is to see the world of metal in a new light, with EXES FOR EYES.

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

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0 NEWS: ACCURSED SPAWN Announce New Bassist, Summer Festival Dates

July 29, 2015
by Asher
· Accursed Spawn · Music News

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ACCURSED SPAWN Announce New Bassist, Summer Festival Dates

ACCURSED SPAWN has announced that 6-string, fretless bassist Weiyun Lu will be playing his first official dates with the band this summer in Ontario and Quebec, including stops at Grind Your Mind Open Air, Trailer Thrash Festival, and the third annual Oshawa Deathfest.

“We’ve all known Wei for some time now, having listened to his work in other bands like Argus Panoptes and Maou Mindu. We knew right away that Wei would bring a new, technical dynamic to the songwriting in Accursed Spawn. We are really excited to welcome him into the fold!” commented guitarist Adam Pell.

Footage of Weiyun performing ‘Clotheshanger Abortion’ with Accursed Spawn in Montreal was recently uploaded here.

Accursed Spawn’s latest EP Putrid can be purchased from the group’s Big Cartel and Bandcamp pages, as well as through CDN Records.

Upcoming Dates:

07/31: Oshawa Deathfest III, Oshawa, ON

08/01: The Cavern Barn, Toronto, ON

08/15: Grind Your Mind Open Air, Drummondville, QC

08.25: Trailer Thrash Festival, St-Pie, QC

Track Listing:

Putrid (Intro)
Sedate to Mutilate
Clotheshanger Abortion
My Fist
Burned into Sterility

Bio: Accursed Spawn was formed in Ottawa in 2010 with one mission: turn raw aggression into music. The band mixes influences from old and new forms of extreme metal, resulting to date in a renown energetic live show, and a handful of recorded songs.

The band’s most recent release, 2014’s Putrid, shows another step in the Accursed Spawn’s ability to hone in on their chops and assault listeners with a wall of pounding drums, thundering vocals and wailing guitars.

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/accursedspawn

http://twitter.com/accursedspawn

http://soundcloud.com/accursed-spawn

http://accursedspawn.bandcamp.com/

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0 NEWS: OUT NOW! Vancouver Old School Thrashers SCISSORTOOTH Release ‘Novagomorrah’ via Galy Records

July 28, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Scissortooth

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OUT NOW! Vancouver Old School Thrashers SCISSORTOOTH Release ‘Novagomorrah’ via Galy Records

Top (left to right):Shawn Hoskins (Drums), Derek Lundblad (Guitars,Vocals), Ken Firomski (Bass) – Photo credit: Kevin Eisenlord

A sound forged in the flames of the past transports listeners into an thrash tinged euphoria as Vancouver’s SCISSORTOOTH unveil their album ‘Novagomorrah’ to be released through Galy Records as of July 28th

Sales Link: http://galyrecords.bigcartel.com/product/scissortooth-nova-gomorrah-cd-bonus-cd

“Nova Gomorrah is now released, unfurled, and unleashed for you today. Our second album is in your hands from us to you! This Full length album intended for raw consumption is for you all. Krank it, share it, and make it your back pocket purchase. We worked hard on this and there’s more in the bank, we’re comin’ to your town to see you and tear it up. Enjoy these fuckin’ songs for your collection and hope to spend a few moments and drinks collectively. Cheers friends!” – Derek Lundblad (Scissortooth).

Nova Gomorrah Tour 2015

Friday, October 16 – New York, NY at Saint Vitus (1120 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States)

Saturday, October 17 – Philadelphia, PA at Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122, United States)

Sunday, October 18 – Boston, MA at Middle East (472-480 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States)

Monday, October 19 – Burlington, VT at Nectars (188 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401, United States)

Track Listing: Scissortooth – Novagomorrah

1. Hostile Takeover (5:14)

2. 10 30 (4:21)

3. Slowber (5:42)

4. Yellowhead (3:59)

5. Incision (5:05)

6. Shoegazer (5:20)

7. Common Thread (5:24)

8. Rotting Alive (4:38)

9. Nova Gomorrah (8:12)

10. Rats (4:48)

11. Wormwood (5:39)

Album Length: 58:00

Biography

Their debut full length, Novagomorrah is scheduled to be release July 28, 2015.

Tours & Festivals:

West Coast Tour 2008 – Intertwine co-headliner Scissortooth

Shared Stage With:

Aurosch, Magnus Rising, Scythia, Intertwine, Titans Eve, and Woods of Ypres.

Discography

Novagomorrah – 2015 (LP)

Self-titled – 2006 (LP)

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“I really got a Mastodon, like The Sword kind of vibe from your music”-Tiny and Plankman Show on Tap Detroit

0 Decibel Mag Exclusive Track Premiere: FUCK THE FACTS ‘Prey’; New Album ‘Desire Will Rot’ Due Out August 25th + Tour Dates (USA/Canada)

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

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Decibel Mag Exclusive Track Premiere: FUCK THE FACTS ‘Prey’

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

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

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

You can listen to ‘Prey’ at the following link: http://decibelmagazine.com/blog/2015/7/6/fuck-the-facts-prey-on-eardrums-preach-noise-salvation

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

Track Listing: Fuck The Facts – Desire Will Rot

1. Everywhere Yet Nowhere (2:58)

2. Shadows Collide (2:49)

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

4. La Mort I (1:36)

5. La Mort II (1:34)

6. Prey (2:22)

7. Storm of Silence (2:38)

8. Solitude (3:11)

9. False Hope (5:46)

10. Circle (7:54)

11. Nothing Changes (6:20)

Album Length: 38:48

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

August

08/20 – Kingston, ON @ The Mansion

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

September

09/01 – Binghamton, NY @ Fitzie’s Irish Pub

09/02 – Cleveland, OH @ Now That’s Class

09/03 – Chicago, IL @ Livewire

09/04 – Appleton, WI @ The Poison Estate

09/05 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Triple Rock

09/06 – Fargo, ND @ The New Direction

09/07 – Billings, MT @ Railyard

09/08 – Great Falls, MT @ Machinery Row

09/09 – Spokane, WA @ Pinnacle Northwest

09/10 – Seattle, WA @ Highline

09/11 – Victoria, BC @ Logans Pub

09/12 – Vancouver, BC @ Hindenburg

09/13 – Kamloops, BC @ TBA

09/14 – Calgary, AB @Tubby Dog

09/15 – Edmonton, AB @ The Armoury

09/16 – Saskatoon, SK @ Amigos Cantina

09/17 – Regina, SK @ The German Club

09/18 – Winnipeg, MB @ Ozzy’s

09/19 – Thunder Bay, ON @ Black Pirates Pub

09/20 – Sault Ste Marie, ON @ Oddfellows

October

* 10/02 – Peterborough, ON @ The Spill *postponed

* 10/03 – Ottawa, ON @ House Of Targ *moved to 10/10

10/09 – Sherbrooke, QC @ Le Murdoch

10/10 – Ottawa, ON @ House of Targ

10/14 – Quebec City, QC @ Scanner Bistro

10/15 – Fredericton, NB @ The Capital

10/16 – Halifax, NS @ Gus’ Pub

10/17 – Charlottetown, PE @ The Sportsman

10/18 – Moncton, NB @ Esquire Tavern

10/19 – Rimouski, QC @ Cactus Show Bar

About:

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

Select discography:

Full-Length albums:

Desire Will Rot (2015)

Die Miserable (2011)

Disgorge Mexico (2008)

Stigmata High-Five (2006)

Backstabber Etiquette (2002)

Mullet Fever (2001)

EPs:

Abandoned (2014)

Amer (2013)

Misery (2011)

Unnamed (2010)

Split releases:

Split with Fistfuck (2015)

Split with Leng Tch’e (2008)

Split with Mesrine (2005)

Split with Feeble Minded (2002)

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.fuckthefacts.com

http://www.facebook.com/FuckTheFacts

http://twitter.com/fuckthefacts

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

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

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

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

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

“explosive and ferocious” – Metal Sucks

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

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

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

“Canadian grindcore hurricane” – CVLT Nation

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

0 NEWS: False Flag Premieres “Nest Of Vipers” Guitar Playthrough On MetalUnderground.com + Western Canadian Tour Dates; New EP ‘Nest of Vipers’ Out August 4th

July 24, 2015
by Asher
· False Flag · Music News

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Edmonton, AB – July 24, 2015

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“These guys don’t just write riffs, they craft songs and that’s the best compliment I can give any band. I look forward to hearing a full length from these guys as if they can keep up this kind of quality over the course of a full album then they will definitely be a forced to be reckoned with on the metal scene.” – Eric Walls,That Metal Station

“If you want the REAL Calgary Stampede then look no further than the blistering metal quartet, False Flag. These guys seriously RULE…”- PureGrainAudio.com

“In their punishing debut, Calgary metal trio False Flag skirt between multiple sub-genres while never fully committing to one. As such, they’ve created something original and crushing that is never cliché.” – Sarah Kitteringham, BeatRoute

False Flag Premieres “Nest Of Vipers” Guitar Playthrough On MetalUnderground.com + Western Canadian Tour Dates

New EP ‘Nest of Vipers’ Out August 4th

Clockwise from top left: John Byskal (Drums), Mike Harach (Guitar), Russ Gauthier (Guitar/vocals), and Dan Ishak (Bass)

Photo credit: Channing Peterson [download press photo]

Song Stream – ‘Sacrifice of Solitude’ – PureGrainAudio

Song Stream – ‘Reversion of Sin’ – Yell! Magazine

Calgary groove metal heavyweights FALSE FLAG have partnered with MetalUnderground.com to stream their guitar playthough video for their self-titled single from their EP ‘Nest of Vipers’. The EP officially drops Tuesday, August 4, and was mastered by Alan Sacha Laskow (ex-Divinity and Every Hour Kills) to enhance their groovy, low signature tone. The group has been touring Alberta and Saskatchewan since July 21st with fellow Calgary mates, State of Demur. The band is travelling in support of their EP and has just released this playthrough video featuring Russ Gauthier (guitar and vocals) riffing out their single ‘Nest of Vipers’ on his eight-string Ibanez RG8.

To watch playthrough for ‘Nest of Vipers’, please visit the following link: http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=115433

‘Nest of Vipers’ is available for pre-order via bandcamp here until August 4, 2015 and is currently on tour in Alberta and Saskatchewan. They are playing a local CD release show in Calgary July 31 at Distortion.

‘Nest of Vipers’ Tour – Link to Facebook event for dates:https://www.facebook.com/events/1180591998618052/

July 21 – Medicine Hat, AB – Liquid

July 22 – Regina, SK – The Club

July 23 – Saskatoon, SK – Vangelis Tavern

July 24 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous Pub

July 25 – Red Deer, AB – Slumland Theatre

July 26 – Calgary, AB – Morgan’s Pub

July 31 – Calgary, AB – Distortion

Track Listing: False Flag – Nest of Vipers EP

1. Sacrifice Of Solitude

2. Perfidious

3. Reversion Of Sin

4. Nest Of Vipers

Biography

Calgary’s down-tuned super-group False Flag are a heavy hitting 4 piece that produce loud groovy metal.

Formed in 2012 as a side project for Russ Gauthier (Lordosis, Meggido, and We Found The Body) and Nick Purdy (Meggido). They soon recruited Garrett McElroy (AfterEarth) as a bass player and recorded their first EP (Orobas) at Garrett’s apartment studio.

Prior to performing at Calgary Metalfest, and Vernstock the band recruited Dan Ishak (Meggido, Stinger) on bass as Garrett’s band Afterearth was picking up steam. In January 2014 False Flag started recording the full length album “Suffer In Silence”. Finally guitarist Mike Harach (Meggido, Stinger) was added and solidified the bands thick live sound. John Byskal (We Found The Body) joined the band (replacing Nick Purdy) in February 2015 and their lineup was settled.

False Flag is currently in the studio recording their 3rd release, “Nest Of Vipers” EP. The EP will be released August 4th, 2015 and will start with an Alberta/Saskatchewan tour July 2015.

For more info please visit: https://falseflagcalgary.wordpress.com

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“…With their punkified Meshuggah-esque guitar judding, and powerful howling vocals, they got the crowd moving.” – Beatroute

“What metal is lacking is more bands like False Flag who realize how vast the genre is, how much imagery, lyrical themes and sounds are available, and who take only what is right for them to make their music, without being embarrassed or strident about the boundaries.” – Gareth Watkins, BeatRoute

“This is definitely a heavy metal giant in the making and you should keep your eyes on them.” – YELL!Magazine

0 Instrumental Prog Rock / Metal PYRAMIDS ON MARS Posts Guitar Playthrough ‘Battle For Rome’; New Album ‘Echo Cosmic’ Due Out Sept 8th

July 23, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Pyramids On Mars

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Instrumental Prog Rock / Metal PYRAMIDS ON MARS Posts Guitar Playthrough ‘Battle For Rome’

New Album ‘Echo Cosmic’ Due Out Sept 8th

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

Crafting Progressive rock, industrial, and metal influences fused with his passion for classical composers such has J.S Bach and Antonio Vivaldi, guitarist Kevin Estrella is carving a new musical direction that few dare to attempt with his solo project PYRAMIDS ON MARS. Written all by Estrella from the guitars, bass and drums, his latest effort ‘Echo Cosmic’ due out on September 8, 2015 is an impressive ten track journey to follow up his 2013 self-titled debut album. With an ear for melody, and natural use of odd time signatures blended with modern heavy guitar riffs and the sound of classic 1970’s analog keyboards, your adventure of music from the Mystical Red Planet begins with the guitar playthrough for the first single ‘Battle For Rome’ at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSJz_TKo5lI

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

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

About:

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

Estrella’s latest effort under the PYRAMIDS ON MARS name is ‘Echo Cosmic’ set for release on September 8, 2015 to follow 2013’s full length self-titled debut

“I honestly think “Echo Cosmic” will do for this decade what Joe Satrani’s ‘Surfing With The Alien’ did for instrumental rock back in the ’80’s. It captures the same passion, energy, and melodic hooks, yet it has an updated sound. Heavier than Satriani though. He is influenced mostly by the blues. I am influenced by metal and classical music. I have always focused on melody. Same with composers like J.S Bach and Antonio Vivaldi. The masters of melody. They are pretty much all I listen to. So what I am doing on stage today, was the norm 300 years ago. ” comments Estrella.

Featuring ten tracks of emotionally high energy music that mostly came to life in Estrella’s dreams over the last two years, the album as whole pays homage to some of Estrella’s biggest influences while still staying true to himself and his own creations.

“On Echo Cosmic, I wanted to put more emphasis on the rhythm guitars, bass and drums. The keyboards are still there, but they play more second fiddle sort of speaking. Some songs are stripped right down to just bass, drums and lead guitar. I wanted this album it to be more in your face with less clutter.” says Estrella. “The writing on this album is also inspired by the bands I love the most. I love so many bands and love so many styles. So, I tend to write in whatever style I want to. There are so many other band styles I want to explore. I am probably one of the most unique bands out there that I have no one particular ‘sound’. But all the songs have a common thread/element that identifies them as being Pyramids On Mars. I think I have an advantage others do not have, because I can transform like a chameleon.” says Estrella.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

0 REMINDER – JULY 31 – AUG 1 – Loud As Hell Announce 2015 Fest w/ Obey The Brave, Ken mode, Striker

July 21, 2015
by Asher
· Loud As Hell Festival · Music News

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Montreal, QC – July 2015

REMINDER – JULY 31 – AUG 1 – Loud As Hell Announce 2015 Fest w/ Obey The Brave, Ken mode, Striker and more!

Loud As Hell 2015 – Lineup/Promo Video – Watch here.

CCE Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Metal Nation Radio, and Asher Media Relations are proud to announce the return of this year’s 2015 Loud As Hell Heavy Metal Festival in Drumheller, Alberta at the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds.

With 3 days of face melting metal from July 31st – August 2nd in the heart of the Canadian badlands, Loud As Hell is one of the biggest metal shows in Western Canada showcasing some of Canada’s most talented bands and this year will feature an 100% all Canadian lineup with: Obey The Brave, Striker, Ken Mode, West of Hell, Death Toll Rising and 26 others emerging metal artists.

Moving into its fourth year Loud As Hell Heavy Metal Festival promises to be bigger and better than last year with three full days of metal, onsite camping, vendors, tattoo artists, suspension demos, guitar and drum clinics, models and everything else that the big guy probably doesn’t approve of… Yes it’s Loud As Hell so bring your ear plugs and get ready for over 30 bands playing over 3 days. The festival has hosted artists such as Kill Devil Hill,Three Inches of Blood, Protest the Hero, Titans Eve, West of Hell and are excited to bring even more Canadian Metal to Western Canada!

Loud As Hell Fest info:

Friday, July 31 – Sunday August 2nd. .

Tickets will be on sale via www.loudashell.com

Ticket Info: Regular $100.00

Loud As Hell tickets are only available through their website.

They will be available until July 28th online. After that you can only purchase at the venue door/box office.

Ticket price will go up to $120 if you purchase at the door on event weekend.

Tickets are sold via a secure Business paypal account.

You will not receive our tickets in the mail. Your tickets will be held at the door when you arrive at the event.

You will need to show your ID, and paypal receipt.

If someone else is purchasing the tickets for you, you can provide the names during the payment process

and they will be transferred to that name at the door.

At this time a max of 4 tickets per purchase!

For more info, please visit these links:

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http://www.loudashell.com

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0 Video Alert: HIBRIA Posts New Music Video ‘Pain’ + North American ‘Metal Maniac Inside Tour’

July 20, 2015
by Asher
· Hibria · Music News

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Brazilian Power Metal HIBRIA Posts New Music Video ‘Pain’ + North American ‘Metal Maniac Inside Tour’

Self-Titled Album Due Out August 7th On Test Your Metal Records For North America

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Tightrope – Song Stream – Listen here.

Brazilian power metallers HIBRIA have unleashed their new music video ‘Pain’ in support of their fifth and upcoming self-titled full length that will be released on Test Your Metal Records on August 7th, 2015 for North America. Album pre-order availablehere.

To watch ‘Pain’, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdHX010N_Ng

Plus they will be touring North America this September and October at the following dates below.

* = Hibria only

September

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

9/9/2015 – Maryland, MD @ TBD

9/10/2015 – Columbia, SC @ TBD

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

9/13/2015 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

9/14/2015 – Orlando, FL @ The Haven

9/15/2015 – Spartanburg, SC @ GroundZero

9/17/2015 – Raleigh, NC @ The Maywood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9/28/2015 – Burlington, VT @ Nectar’s

9/29/2015 – Montreal, QC @ Katacombes

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

October

10/2/2015 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria

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

10/4/2015 – London, ON @ APK

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

10/6/2015 – Joplin, MO @ Black Thorn

10/7/2015 – Lexington, KY @ TBD

10/9/2015 – Columbus, OH @ TBD

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

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

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

10/13/2015 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Zoo

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

10/16/2015 – Calgary, AB @ Distortion

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

10/18/2015 – Spokane, WA @ The Pin *

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

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

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

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

10/24/2015 – Las Vegas @ Dive Bar *

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

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

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

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

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

HIBRIA is Vancouver, BC based Test Your Metal Records’ first signing of many upcoming releases in 2015 and 2016 that will be announced in the coming months.

Test Your Metal Records owner Grant Truesdell comments:

“I am very excited to announce the launch of my new record label ‘Test Your Metal Records’. After playing in bands and touring for the past 15 years I’ve developed the relationships and connections to be able to help others in the Canadian and worldwide music scene. I hope to bring more international acts into Canada and spread the Canadian metal internationally to show the world what we have to offer. I have some amazing bands and an amazing team to work with me, so I just want to thank you all in advance and together we will keep Heavy Metal alive!”

About Hibria:

Photo Credit – Karina Kohl

HIBRIA is a Brazilian power metal band formed in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul in 1996. The band has grown in popularity in their home country plus worldwide with the successful release of fours albums and a live DVD that showcases their intense concert energy (if ya never seen them in person). Continuing their venture in 2015 with their very technical playing that’s fast, aggressive and catchy, HIBRIA returns with their fifth and latest self titled studio album set for release on August 7th via Test Your Metal Record in North America (July 22nd in Japan on King Music) to follow 2013’s ‘Silent Revenge’ released under King Records for Asia, AFM for Europe and North America plus Voice Music for Brazil.

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

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

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

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

About Test Your Metal Records:

Mission

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

Vision

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

Values

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

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