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

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

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Montreal, QC – May 28, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 21 – Siksika, AB – TBA

June 22 – Medicine Hat, AB – TBA

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

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

June 25 – Winnipeg, MB – The Garrick Centre

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

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

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

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

July 1 – St. Catharines, ON – TBA

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

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

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

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

July 6 – Belleville, ON – TBA

July 7 – Oshawa, ON – TBA

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

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

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

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

About:

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

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

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

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

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

Track Listing: Fall City Fall – Victus

1) St. James

2) Dissentipede

3) Anxiety Attack

4) Bitter to the end

5) Love Birds

6) Many Master

7) Many Lives

8) Shallow Believer

9) Dead Saints

10) Taken

11) Victus

For more info, please visit the following links:

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

Twitter: @FallCityFall

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

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“Wild and uncompromising” – Metalhammer UK

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

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

“Good times.” – Blabbermouth

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

“one hell of a ride.” – Golden Mixtape

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

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

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

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Montreal, QC – May 27, 2015

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

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

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

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

Photo credit: Crown Of Viserys

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

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

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

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

(Facebook event)

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

(Facebook event)

Monday, June 08 – Sudbury, ON – Little Montreal

(Facebook event)

Wednesday, June 10 – Toronto, ON – Nocturne

(Facebook event)

Friday, June 12 – Oshawa, ON – The Atria

(Facebook event)

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

(Facebook event)

*All Ages, all other shows are 19+

Track Listing: Windy City Slaughter – Alpha (2014)

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

All songs written and performed by: Windy City Slaughter

Produced by: Bevin Booth and Windy City Slaughter

Mixed by: Bevin Booth

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

Biography

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

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

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

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

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

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

Music Video – ‘Angel MMXIV’ – Watch here.

Exclusive Free Song Downloads at www.newjacobinclubmusic.com

Upcoming Show Dates:

July 10 – Calgary, AB @ Lord Nelson’s

July 11 – Saskatoon, SK @ Amigos

July 17 – Vancouver, BC @ Funky Winkerbeans

July 18 – Victoria, BC @ The Cambie

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

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

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

Biography:

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

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

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

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

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

Soldiers of the Mark – 2014 – Track listing:

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

Album Length:  38:15

For more information, please visit the following links:

http://www.newjacobinclub.com

www.facebook.com/newjacobinclub

www.twitter.com/newjacobinclub

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Energizing and engaging!” – Pure Grain Audio

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

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

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

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

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

 

0 TOUR ALERT: 80’s Thrashers AGGRESSION Reunite On Canadian C.H.U.D. Invasion Tour Founding Member /Bassist Yves “Dug” Duguay Rejoins

  • May 26, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Aggression · Music News

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80’s Thrashers AGGRESSION Reunite On Canadian C.H.U.D. Invasion Tour

Founding Member /Bassist Yves “Dug” Duguay Rejoins

Song Stream – Rotten By Torture – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP4MYLJXHvo

     Recently celebrating their 30 year anniversary tour earlier this March on their ‘Forsaken East Coast Survival US Tour’, AGGRESSION have re-kindled their fire and hitting the road once again with not just founding member / guitarist Denis ‘Sasquatch’ Barthe who reformed the Canadian 80’s thrashers, but will have original bassist Yves “Dug” Duguay rejoin them for their ‘Canadian C.H.U.D. Invasion Tour’ that includes three festival appearances at Alberta’s Farmageddon Open Air in June along with BC’s Metallion Festival and Montreal’s Obscene Extreme Festival in August (all dates listed below).

“Seeing the new version of the band and having a chance to play one show with them already back in March, I had no other options than joining when the chance came up! The new members do a great job helping capture the essence of what Aggression is supposed to be. Seeing them perform brought me right back to the early days. Of course it is nice to be reunited with Denis “Sasquatch” Barthe too!” comments bassist Yves “Dug” Duguay.

‘Canadian C.H.U.D. Invasion Tour’ 

June 5 – Vancouver, BC – Wise Hall & Lounge –  Event Details here.

June 6 – Victoria, BC – The Cambie – Event Details here.

June 12 –  Calgary, AB – Overtime Sports Bar – Event Details here.

June 14- Ryley, AB – Farmageddon Open Air Festival – Event Details here.

August 14 – Vanderhoof, BC – Metallion Festival – Event Details here.

August 20 – Quebec City, QC – Bar La Source De La Martiniere

August 21 –  Montreal, QC – Obscene Extreme America Festival – Event Details here.

August 22 – Jonquiere, QC – Le 4 Barils – Event Details here.

August 23 – Trois-Rivieres, QC – Rock Cafe Le Stage 

About AGGRESSION:

Formed in 1985 under the original moniker “Asylum” to be later changed to AGGRESSION, the speed metallers unleashed their 1986 demo “Forgotten Skeleton”, (which saw an album release in 2005) and their debut full length “The Full Treatment” in 1987, which lead them to become one of the most popular bands to rise out of the Quebec and Canadian metal scene. With their manager at the time (Johnny Hart), AGGRESSION quickly became a household name with their concerts sold out everywhere and a fanbase that grew from hundreds to thousands in no time.  Other bands such as Metallica, Slayer, Exodus, Hallow’s Eve, Destruction and others all wanted to see the beast for themselves during tour stops in Montreal. Playing numerous concerts with bands such as Anvil, Celtic Frost, Voïvod, Nuclear Assault, Agnostic Front, D.R.I., Possessed, Dark Angel, Crumbsuckers, Sacrifice and others, AGGRESSION decided to call it quits in 1989 due to external influences.

Discography:

*band line up for recordings was Denis Sasquatch Barthe (guitar and backup vocals), Botcher (vocals), Burn (guitar), Dug (bass) and Gate (drums and backup vocals).

*1985 – *4 track demo

*1986 – *Live (14 track live album)

*1986  -* 4 Track demo

*1986 – Forgotten Skeleton (originally recorded in 1986 and later released in 2004)

1987 – The Full Treatment (full length) – band lineup for The Full Treatment was Denis Sasquatch Barthe (guitar and backup vocals), Cactus Pete (vocals) Dug (bass and backup vocals) and Gate (drums and backup vocals)

For more info on Aggression, please visit the following links:

https://www.facebook.com/AGGRESSION85 

https://twitter.com/Aggression85

http://www.reverbnation.com/aggression85 

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0 MORE EURO DATES ADDED: Canadian Neo Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE (UK, FR, SPA, PT, ITA, AT, PL, GER, BE, NL)

  • May 26, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Double Experience · Music News

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Official Merch Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

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

MORE EURO DATES ADDED: Canadian Neo Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE (UK, FR, SPA, PT, ITA, AT, PL, GER, BE, NL)

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

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

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

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

About:

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

UK TOUR DATES:

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

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*NEW DATE ADDED

06/24 Le Mans, France – Le Source
06/25 Lille, France – Peniche Ingelrock
06/26 Lorraine, France – No Man’s Land
06/28 Barcelona, Spain – Bar Caferino
06/30 Porto, Portugal – Metal Point
07/04 San Leonardo, Italy – Hofer’s Rock
07/05 Bibione, Italy – Beach Invaders – Music.Bar

*07/06  Vienna, Austria – Replugged

07/07 Kraków, Poland – Let’s Rock Hostel

*07/10 Halle, Germany – La Bim
07/11 Leipzig, Germany – Hippie Yeah

*07/14 Duisburg, Germany – Musterzimmer

07/16 Ninove, Belgium – Gonzo
07/17 Amsterdam, Netherlands – The Waterhole

Track Listing: Double Experience – 721835

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

Album Length: 32:57

More Videos:

Gambit – http://youtu.be/71PRvGRILyk

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

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

For more info, please visit the following links:

www.2xxp.com

http://www.facebook.com/doubleexperience

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

http://www.youtube.com/colfaxrock

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

0 VIDEO ALERT: ‘Shock Rock City’ From Montreal Urban Party Rockers KEYCHAIN + Rise-Up Eastern Canadian Tour

  • May 23, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Keychain · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 22, 2015

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RIYL = Motley Crue, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Maroon 5

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VIDEO ALERT: ‘Shock Rock City’ From Montreal Urban Party Rockers KEYCHAIN + Rise-Up Eastern Canadian Tour

Photo Credit – Carlos Guerra

Music Video – Shock Rock City – Watch here.

Shock Rock City – Soundcloud | Bandcamp

Lyric Video – This Is It – Watch here.

Live Video – Like A Rockstar – Watch here.

Cover Video – Wastin’ Gas (Dallas Smith) – Watch here.

    Ballsy, catchy, raw, and energizing, these are some of the words to best describe Montreal, QC based KEYCHAIN, a band that opens doors with their Urban Party Rock and takes fans to where they want to be in a full-on engagement of showmanship. Lacquered with a strong sense of identity, KEYCHAIN is a sincere homage to the pioneers of rock. Featuring guitar architect Bran Panic, vocalist JP LaChapelle (MIRE), bassist Dany Toxik (Shotgun Highway, What Comes To Life) and drummer Zack Terga, their later to be released debut album will please your palate and explode your speakers as the their first music video / single ‘Shock Rock City’ directed by Carlos Guerra plus produced by Kevin Jardine and mastered by Glen Robinson has been released to pay respects to the rock bosses of past and empower the new generation of rock & roll youth.

“The Party Rock movement kicks off to an eXXXplosive start with our summer funtastic “Shock Rock City”! Enjoy our gritty riffs, tasty babes and killer raw energy. Let the Fire Rain! THIS is Keychain, bae!” comments vocalist JP LaChapelle.

‘Shock Rock City’ can be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGglMZSsP4A 

Listen to ‘Shock Rock City’ at the following links:

Soundcloud

Bandcamp

Their yet to be titled debut album takes rock culture through the urban jungle. With this generation’s sense of core rock values like freedom of speech, sexual liberty, brotherhood and respect; they focus on appreciating each culture’s differences as riches and joining them in one solid bond. In this millennium, open all bridges; vigorously celebrate life and meld strength with passion. Turnt-up fashion and a call to Action…  Walk through the world of KEYCHAIN.

Upcoming Dates:

May 29 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC

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Rise Up Eastern Canadian Dates

June 9 – Music Club – London, ON

June 10 – Velvet Underground – Toronto, ON

June 11 – Rainbow Bistro – Ottawa, ON

June 12 – Exit Bar – Montreal, QC

June 13 – Le Cercle – Quebec City

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June 26 – L’Alize – Montreal, QC – Event info here.

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

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“Good vocals, nice vibe of great 90’s rock bands.” -Mark Zubek (CEO of Zedd Records)

 

“Clean and modern vocals, combined with obvious musical talent, can surely get KEYCHAIN noticed around the world very quickly. I can’t wait to hear more!”

-Stone (Metal Odyssey)

 

“This is good music, and the production in excellent.” -Pierre Garcin (La Grosse Radio)

 

“This tune is slammin’!” -Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope/Uplift Studios)

0 NEWS: VESPERIA Announce Oshawa Tour Kickoff Party For Western Leg Of Cross Canada Tour

  • May 20, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Vesperia

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Montreal, QC – May 20, 2015

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

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VESPERIA Announce Oshawa Tour Kickoff Party For Western Leg Of Cross Canada Tour
The Western Tempests (Live in Montreal) – Watch here.
Music Video – Vesperia – Pints Held High- Watch here.
The Swordsman (Live in Toronto) – Watch here.
      Recently announcing dates for both Eastern and Western Canada this coming June & July with select dates supported by Winnipeg’s melodic death metal band Laika, epic metal quartet VESPERIA have announced a special self-hosted tour kickoff party that will take place prior to their West Coast leg of their tour. On Friday, July 10th their tour kick off show will take place at the newest live music venue in Oshawa, ON at The Moustache Club, located in the heart of downtown at 15 Simcoe St N on the second floor.
The show will include a well-rounded line up consisting of reputable death, black, gothic and doom metal bands from the greater Toronto area, including Blastomycosis, Conquer and more!

“We are really happy to be hosting another party in Oshawa, our old hometown that roots the band’s early days. We have a really cool lineup of reputable bands coming from near and abroad that should make for a night no one will soon forget.” comments band frontman and manager, Morgan Rider.

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

VESPERIA‘s upcoming EP ‘The Iron Tempests’ (release date TBA) will span around 18-24 minutes long and will be co-produced with the effort of Ryan Bovaird, frontman of Canadian melodeath band Hallow’s Die. The EP artwork was also created by none other than VESPERIA‘s frontman Morgan Rider at his own White North Studios (http://whitenorthstudios.com).
VESPERIA‘s complete summer tour schedule is as follows:06.05 – London, ON – The APK
06.06 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House (Wacken Battle Final)
06.08 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
06.09 – Charlottetown, PE – Hot Shot’s
06.11 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub
06.12 – Moncton, NB – Esquire Tavern
06.13 – Fredericton, NB – Charlotte St. Arts Centre
06.16 – Belleville, ON – Belle Pub
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07.10 – Oshawa, ON – The Moustache Club – Event info here.
07.11 – Sudbury, ON – venue TBA
07.12 – Winnipeg, MB – The Zoo (w/ Laika)
07.13 – Saskatoon, SK – Vangelis Tavern (w/ Laika)
07.14 – Edmonton, AB – DV8 (w/ Laika)
07.16 – Calgary, AB – Distortion (w/ Laika)
07.18 – Armstrong, BC – Armstrong Metalfest
07.21 – Brandon, MB – North Hill Inn
07.23 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Algonquin Hotel
07.25 – TBA, ON – Venue TBA

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

2 – The Western Tempests

3 – In the Hall of the Mountain King

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

Originally formed in 2005 by lead vocalist/ bassist Morgan Rider as a black metal band, the sound, direction and theme of the music naturally evolved into the style of fierce and heroic metal the band is now known for. Shortly after releasing their long overdue brand melodic metal 2011 full-length ‘Voyage from Vinland’, VESPERIA redefined their purpose and direction once and finally with their 2012 demo ‘The Swordsman’ and 2013 full-length ‘An Olden Tale’, drawing the ears and attention of metal fans around the world and demonstrating their true mastery of their craft.With the most fierce music written to date and a bounty of opportunity awaiting,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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0 NEWS: Calgary’s Groove Metallers FALSE FLAG Western Canada Tour Dates + ‘Nest of Vipers’ EP Due Out Aug 4th

  • May 19, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · False Flag · Music News

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Edmonton, AB – May 19, 2015

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RIYL (Recommended If You Like) = Meshuggah, Pantera, The Acacia Strain, and Lamb of God

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“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

Calgary’s Groove Metallers FALSE FLAG Set To Release ‘Nest of Vipers’ EP + Western Canada Tour Dates (July 2015)

Top (left to right): Mike Harach (Guitar), Dan Ishak (Bass), Russ Gauthier (Guitar/vocals), and John Byskal (Drums)

Photo credit: Channing Peterson

     It’s coming…. ‘Nest of Vipers’,  the third release from Calgary’s False Flag, and this time they are taking it on the road. Their signature bottom end sound is mastered by Alan Sasha Laskow at Perfect Fifth (Every Hour Kills, Divinity, Death Toll Rising, and Titan’s Eve) and their new EP is slated to be available Tuesday, August 4, 2015 and can be pre-ordered at the following link HERE. The group is travelling across the border between Alberta and Saskatchewan to hit 6 different cities (dates listed below).

“We are very excited to share our new EP “Nest Of Vipers” with our fans and peers, but especially the people that haven’t heard us yet. This EP is a huge push forward, in that it showcases our many influences while still keeping the same low tuned groove that our fans have come to expect from us. The songwriting, performances, and production are finally up to our own standards and we are more excited than ever to unleash these heavy tunes for you all to hear!” comments Russ Gauthier (guitar & vocals).

‘Nest of Vipers’ Tour Dates – Full date details can be found here.

July 21 – Medicine Hat, AB – Liquid w/ Statue of Demur, Leave The Living, Morbidly Depraved

July 22 – Regina, SK – The Club w/ Statue of Demur and guests

July 23 – Saskatoon, SK – Vangelis Tavern w/ Statue of Demur

July 24 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous Pub w/ Statue of Demur, After Earth, Decrepitation

July 25 – Red Deer, AB – Slumland w/ After Earth, Wives Tail, Decrepitation

July 26 – Calgary, AB – Morgan’s Pub w/ After Earth, Statue of Demur

July 31 – Calgary, AB – Distortion w/ From The Wolves, Lordosis, Oh Shit, The Electric Revival

False Flag are also scheduled to play Farmageddon Open Air Festival (2015) right beforeGatekeeper and The Order of Chaos on Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 pm MST.

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,

0 OUT NOW! Canadian Blackened Death XUL Unleash ‘EXTINCTION NECROMANCE’ + Western Canadian Fest Dates (June/July/Aug)

  • May 19, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · XUL

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Montreal, QC – May 19, 2015

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For fans of Behemoth, Dissection, Immortal

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OUT NOW! Canadian Blackened Death XUL Unleash ‘EXTINCTION NECROMANCE’ + Western Canadian Fest Dates (June/July/Aug)
(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
FULL EP STREAM – Listen here.
L-R – Wallace Huffman (Lead Guitar) – Lowell Winters (Drums) – Levi Meyers (Vocals) – Marlow Deiter (Bass) – Bill Ferguson (Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals) – Photo Credit – Jenna Hindley, Midnyte-Sun Photography
Vernon, BC blackened death metal band XUL have unleashed their new EP ‘Extinction Necromance’ out this week as of May 19th to follow 2012’s full length ‘Malignance‘. The EP is now streaming and available for download at following link here along with CD and shirt combos available here.
“We are very pleased to release Extinction Necromance. It’s been three years since our last release (Malignance) so it feels great to get some new material out to our fans. We’d like to thank our fans, family and friends for their continued patience and support. Extinction Necromance is, in the literal definition, an Extended Play of Malignance. We feel like each song explores different sections of the Blackened Death metal genre and it served as a great outlet creatively. We fully support everything we’ve written up until this point and will continue to release music we are very proud of! Thanks.” comments vocalist Levi Meyers.
About:
Following in the footsteps of bands such as Behemoth, Dissection, and Immortal, XUL has left the beaten path to forge their own brand of blackened death metal that’s overflowing with crushing rhythms seamlessly coalescing into atmospheric passages and accompanied by a storm of punishing percussion with vicious vocal harmonies to expand on their previous work on Malignance.
This follow up EP, ‘Extinction Necromance’ heralds a new age of northern darkness with songs reminiscent of cold lonely tombs, malevolent intent and predatory nature. XUL captivates audiences like light attracts flies as they delve deeper into the maelstrom and build on an already impressive Western Canadian following that has seen them support heavyweights including Obscura, Exhumed, Vreid, Kampfar, Woods of Ypres, Macabre, Withered, Cephalic Carnage, Archspire and 3 Inches of Blood.
Upcoming Dates:
June 5 – Calgary, AB – Calgary Metal Fest
June 11 – Ryley, AB – Farmageddon Open Air
July 17 – Armstrong, BC – Armstrong Metal Fest
July 31 – Drumheller, AB – Loud As Hell Fest
Aug 14 – Vanderhoof, BC – Metallion Fest
Oct 3 – Lethbridge, AB – Bill Kergan Centre
For more info, please visit the following links:
http://xulofficial.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/Xulband
http://twitter.com/xulofficial

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

0 REMINDER – MAI / MAY 22 – MONTREAL – MUTANK w/ NIGHT DEMON

  • May 18, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · MUTANK

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Montreal, QC – May 2015

13 Media Concerts présente:

NIGHT DEMON
CURSE OF THE DAMNED TOUR
avec invités MUTANK, CAYM et MEET THE MAILMAN

Vendredi le 22 mai 2015 au Piranha Bar, Montréal.

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aussi chez
Soundcentral, Cheap Thrills et FREESON ROCK

Le band de métal ‘old-school’ Californien Night Demon vient nous rendre visite pour jouer leur nouvel album Curse Of The Damned! Manquez pas cette chance extraordinaire de voir et entendre l’avenir du heavy metal en action.

Super soirée avec Mutank, Caym et Meet The Mailman en première partie. Animation de la soirée par DJ Satannick!

NIGHT DEMON (Ventura, Californie) – Old School Heavy Metalhttps://www.facebook.com/nightdemonband

MUTANK (Montréal, mfckers!) – Thrash Metal https://www.facebook.com/bonebrainsnotdemolishers

CAYM (Mississauga, Ontario) – Groove Metal https://www.facebook.com/tighterthanyourdadsboots

MEET THE MAILMAN (Québec, Qc) – Thrash Metalhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Meet-the-Mailman/184987863473

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13 MEDIA CONCERTS presents:

NIGHT DEMON
CURSE OF THE DAMNED TOUR
with guests MUTANK, CAYM & MEET THE MAILMAN

Friday, May 22nd 2015 at Piranha Bar in Montreal.

Tickets on sale now on: 13mediaconcerts.com

New old school metal trio Night Demon from California is visiting to support the release of their new album; Curse Of The Damned! Catch this amazing band on the rise on that very special concert. Come see and hear the future of metal.

Super metal Friday night with Mutank, Caym and Meet The Mailman opening the party. Hosted by DJ Satannick!

NIGHT DEMON (Ventura, California) – Old School Heavy Metalhttps://www.facebook.com/nightdemonband

MUTANK (Montreal, mfckers!) – Thrash Metal https://www.facebook.com/bonebrainsnotdemolishers

CAYM (Mississauga, Ontario) – Groove Metal https://www.facebook.com/tighterthanyourdadsboots

MEET THE MAILMAN (Quebec City, Qc) – Thrash Metalhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Meet-the-Mailman/184987863473

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Montreal Thrashers MUTANK Announce New Show Dates In Ontario / Quebec 

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Music Video – The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock – Watch here

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Thrashers and 2014 Wacken Metal Battle Canada champions MUTANK have announced new show dates in Ontario and Quebec, which includes a support date for Night Demon in Montreal, a slot at Trailer Thrash Fest in St. Pie, QC alongside Anonymus and Augury plus and appearance at Thrash Fest Rock in Trois Rivieres, QC and a fall date in NYC for New York Death Fest where they will share the stage with an international line up that includes Gutalax, Soils of Fate, Uncleansed, Dehumanized and more. Their latest album M.E.C.H. Metal was released in early 2014 and is available on audio cassette and free digital download here.

Dates:

May 22 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar w/ Night Demon, Caym, Meet The Mailman – Event and ticket info here.

May 23 – Ottawa, ON @ Cafe Dekcuf w/ Accursed Creation, Volatile, Sludgehammer – Event and ticket info here.

May 30 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria w/ Sludgehammer, The Cuff, The Dixie Dead – Event and ticket info here.

June 5 – Hamilton, ON @ Doors Pub

August 22 – Saint-Pie, QC @ Trailer Thrash Fest w/ Anonymus, Augury, Eternal Judgment, Insurrection , Bookakee, Dark Century, Accursed Spawn and more! – Event and ticket info here.

October 3 – Brooklyn, NY @ St. Vitus – New York Death Fest w/ Gutalax, Soils of Fate, Uncleansed, Dehumanized and more! – Event and ticket info here.

November 6/7 – Trois Rivieres, QC @ Cafe Le Stage – Thrash Fest Rock w/ Horfixion, Hellbörn, Eternal Judgment, Voor, Phosphorus – Event and ticket info here.

Track Listing: M.E.C.H. Metal

1. M.E.C.H Metal (2:04)
2. MUTANK (4:03)
3. Minions (3:49)
4. W.A.R. (1:57)
5. Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock (3:38)
6. No Spoils, No Mercy (2:48)
7. Corporate Child (2:35)
8. Thrashback In Time (4:02)

Total Time: 25:00

For more info on Mutank, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/bonebrainsnotdemolishers

http://www.twitter.com/mutank

http://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com

http://www.soundcloud.com/mutank-1

About:

Listen up! You want mosh happy crossover-thrash from another planet? Fast riffs? Rippin’ solos? Then stop giving a fuck what other people think and prepare for some neck aerobics from Montreal, QC’s MUTANK!

Formed when three Newfoundlanders crossed paths in the Canadian heavy metal capital with Ahmed Saad who hails from the Middle East, the injection of music immediately began to flow through their veins and M.E.C.H. metal was soon born.

“It stands for Middle East Coast Heavy Metal; Our drummer being from the Middle East and the rest of the members being from the east coast of Canada,” explains Stephen Reynolds (bass, vocals).

It also just so happens to be the title of the band’s debut album ‘M.E.C.H. Metal’, which features eight monumental thrash tracks that will either make you want to punch something or just plain dance while delivering thoughtful, honest lyrics for those who wish to look deeper.

“Every single person in this band is a songwriter, so the songs come out with their own feel and develop naturally.’ continues Reynolds. ‘We don’t shackle ourselves to any kind of focused idea, which brings about a sort of honesty in the music not often found in metal.’

M.E.C.H. Metal was unleashed on February 1, 2014 with the video ‘Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock‘ and is available on the band’s bandcamp here.

Quick Fact: MUTANK are the 2014 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions being judged by industry music reps #1 out of over 100 Canadian bands to rep Canada at the international Metal Battle in Wacken, Germany during 2014’s Wacken Open Air Fest (the largest in the world).

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“they play good-natured thrash a la Overkill and Exodus… perfectly serviceable and enjoyable, definitely more effective when they are playing fast.” – Decibel Mag

“WAR is a vicious sonic attack… [M.E.C.H. Metal] it’s a ferocious delight.” – Powerplay Magazine UK

“[MUTANK] fuse old school speed metal and present day crossover thrash into one package of fun.” – Metalhorizons

“MUTANK is like a Coffee Crisp bar: crunchy as hell, and without any gooey center.” – Bucket List Music Reviews

“Fans of old school speed metal and more metallically oriented crossover thrash should check out the compact and intense 25-minute speedbomb that is “M.E.C.H. Metal”.” – Metal Music Archives

“I personally think [M.E.C.H. Metal] could be contender for best album of the year!”- High Speed Hangover

“M.E.C.H. Metal is fast. Of course, the dual guitars’ riffs are aggressive and complementary; and drums are as constant as the caterpillars tracks of a tank; but the album gets its real flavour via the pace of the songs and their short and simple structure. Ranging from 1:57 to 4:03, this is an album that explodes in our face in less than 25 minutes, with a remarkable intensity.” – Metal Made In Canada

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