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0 NEWS: ARMSTRONG METAL FEST Launch People’s Choice Award w/ Broken Neck Radio; Tickets Available Now!

February 24, 2016
by Asher
· Armstrong Metal Fest · Music News

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ARMSTRONG METAL FEST Launch People’s Choice Award w/ Broken Neck Radio

Early Bird PreSale Tickets Available Now!

Online Store Now Open!

Promo Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9zHeA2pKWs

Already unveiling the first eighteen bands for their 2016 line up, Armstrong Metalfest is proud to announce it has teamed up with Broken Neck Radio for the People Choice Awards where one band will be added to the fest via online voting on www.BrokenNeckRadio.com. The contest will run from Feb 24th – 29th with the winner announced March 1st.

The following bands have been nominated for the online voting:
Irradiation
Gladius Sky
Coastal Assault
GOD The Barbarian Horde
Maplerun
Epi-Demic
Sanktuary
Tractor
Numenorean
Blackest Sin
Legendary Tales
Displaced
Wolfrik
Machinage
The Schoenberg Automaton
Medevil
Name Means Nothing

Armstrong Metal Fest will be taking place on July 15th and 16th in Armstrong, BC at the Hassen Arena. This year’s fest plans to showcase a high caliber of Western Canadian and international bands,

Bands confirmed for AMF are the following with more to be announced at a later date:

Apollyon (Kelowna, BC) – http://apollyon-ca.bandcamp.com

Apprentice (Vancouver, BC) – http://apprenticevancouver.bandcamp.com

ArkenFire (Kelowna, BC) – http://www.arkenfire.com

Black Wizard (Vancouver, BC) – http://blackwizard.bandcamp.com

BLËED (Edmonton, AB) – http://www.bleedband.com

Cryptic Enslavement (Nanaimo, BC) – http://crypticenslavement.bandcamp.com

DEAD ASYLUM (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/deadasylum

DropDeadFred (Kelowna, BC) – http://dropdeadfredcanada.bandcamp.com
Entity (Winnipeg, MB) – http://entitywinnipeg.bandcamp.com
Eye of Horus (Edmonton, AB) – http://eyeofhorusofficial.bandcamp.com
Inverted Serenity (Winnipeg, MB) – http://invertedserenity.bandcamp.com

Kataplexis (Calgary, AB) – http://kataplexis.bandcamp.com

Leave the Living (Red Deer, AB) – http://www.leavetheliving.bandcamp.com

Noire (Winnipeg, MB) – http://deathboundrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-reverence

Nomad (Enderby, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/nomadmetalband
Odinfist (Armstrong, BC) – http://odinfist.bandcamp.com

Revenger (Vancouver, BC) – http://revengermusic.bandcamp.com
Saints of Death (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.saintsofdeath.com

Slagduster (Grand Forks, BC) – http://slagduster.com

Trollband (Edmonton, AB/ Vancouver, BC) – http://www.trollband.bandcamp.com

Tyrants Demise (Winnipeg, MB) – http://tyrantsdemise.bandcamp.com

Vehement Dissent (Edmonton, AB) – http://soundcloud.com/user-190217290/desolation-sound-1

W.M.D (Calgary, AB) – http://www.wmdofficial.com

XUL (Vernon, BC) – http://xulmetal.bandcamp.com

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Early Bird Presale have begun!

Tickets prices as follows:
– $90 limited early bird Presale, online only (November 1st to January 31st)
– $120 regular presale (February 1st to July 14)
– $160 at the door.

Tickets can be purchased at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/tickets/

Upcoming AMF Partner Events:

April 23 – Kelowna, BC @ Flashbacks Nightclub – West Metal Entertainment Presents w/ Kalmah, Vesperia, Xul, DropDeadFred – Event info

About:

Taking influence from Europe’s music festival circuit, Armstrong Metal Fest is a heavy metal celebration that encourages metal heads from across Canada and the globe to mosh and camp with the backdrop of great outdoors of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. What started as a backyard party in 2009 with nothing but eleven local metal bands such as Terrifier, Xul and Odinfist to name a few, has grown into a a huge success admired by the Western Canadian Metal scene. 2016 will be the eighth year of the festival and is planned to be the largest year for music and attendance yet. This year’s team of organizers known as the West Metal Entertainment Society is the most dedicated to date and are excited to present an incredible line up along with some changes to come for AMF 2016. Previous years of the festival have seen line ups with Cattle Decapitation, Suffocation, Anciients, Bison BC, Striker, Crimson Shadows, Holy Grail, Archspire, Cryptopsy, Unleash The Archers, Divinity, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy, Vesperia, XUL, Odinfist, Death Toll Rising, Gomorrah among many others .

For more info, please visit www.ArmstrongMetalFest.ca

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0 NEWS: MARTRIDEN Posts New Lyric Video For Album Title Track ‘Cold And Silence’ + FREE Track Download

February 23, 2016
by Asher
· Martriden · Music News

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MARTRIDEN Posts New Lyric Video For Album Title Track ‘Cold And Silence’ + FREE Track Download

Producing blackened death metal with progressive and symphonic highlights that sound straight from the depths of hell. Denver, CO nightmare MARTRIDEN have posted a new lyric video for the title track off their most recent album ‘Cold And Silence’ unleashed during November 2015 to follow their previous releases 2010’s ‘Encounter The Monolith’ and 2007’s ‘The Unsettling Dark’ (Candlelight Records).

The track, which is also available for FREE download is one of seven off the full length that deals with each telling a story and theme about the insignificance of human life compared to the vast entirety of the universe.

Lyric Video – Cold And Silence – https://youtu.be/A1kQFtv0MmE

FREE DOWNLOAD – ‘Cold And Silence’ – https://martriden.bandcamp.com/track/cold-and-the-silence

Album Order – https://martriden.bandcamp.com/album/cold-and-the-silence

1. Pendulum (7:47)

2. Cold and the Silence (7:30)

3. Invisible Cities (7:27)

4. The Grey (6:50)

5. Blackened Trees (8:27)

6. Fear and Dread (6:56)

7. Consequence (9:05)

About:

Martriden are an all-American nightmare producing blackened death metal with progressive and symphonic highlights that sound straight from the depths of hell. Established in 2005 in their home state of Montana, USA and now residing in Denver, CO. The band’s name is derived from the Scandinavian word “Maradraum” meaning nightmare. The name is also associated with various folklore of a malignant female wraith who causes what is now known as sleep paralysis.

Their sinister arrangement of black and death metal is influenced by their European counterparts while maintaining distinctly, unapologetic American style. The band draws inspiration from greats like Opeth, Behemoth, and Bloodbath, while crafting their own symphonic elements. Martriden are known for writing soaring tracks courtesy of Shane Howard writing thick guitar riffs paired with his brother Kyle’s keyboard and acid gargling vocals. Will Thackeray wraps up each song tightly around his dark guitar riffs for the perfect balance of melody and heaviness. Shane currently records and engineers albums in his Sawn and Quartered Studio and does recording collaborations with Dave Otero at Denver’s Flatline Audio Studios. He has been involved in the recordings of Wayfarer, Satan’s Host, Khemmis, and the last two Cattle Decapitation recordings.

Following successful US tour dates with the mighty EMPEROR, as well as the release of their 2010 ‘Encounter The Monolith’, 2007’s ‘The Unsettling Dark’ via Candlelight Records and 2006’s self-titled EP via SOAR, the band has released their most anticipated album to date: “Cold And The Silence” on November 28th, 2015. Their release is a seven track, full-length album, which compromises nothing in terms of production and depth of story. The album deals with life in general with each song telling a story and themes about the insignificance of human life compared to the vast entirety of the universe.

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

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0 NEWS: STRIKER Posts Drum Video of Randy Black Performing ‘One Life’ + US Tour; Vancouver & Victoria

February 23, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · Striker

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STRIKER Posts Drum Video of Randy Black Performing ‘One Life’, Announce US Dates plus Vancouver & Victoria

New Album ‘Stand In The Fire’ Out Now; Currently On European Tour w/ Primal Fear

Music Video – Too Late – Watch here.

Song Stream – Out For Blood – Listen here.

Unleashing their new album ‘Stand In The Fire’ earlier this month, Canadian power metallers STRIKER whom are currently on tour across Europe with Primal Fear (dates below) have posted video of album drummer Randy Black performing‘One Life’, which can be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8vRsKDCUzM

In additional news, following their European tour they will crossing back over the pond for their headlining US dates w/ Spellcaster, Weresquatch and Thrashole (dates listed below) plus announcing upcoming Canadian dates at a later date.

Striker USA Dates:

*Striker Only – **Striker & Spellcaster Only

April 29 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub **

April 30 – Vancouver, BC – The Media Club **

May 13 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom

May 14 – Boise, ID – The Shredder

May 15 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Metro **

May 16 – Reno, NV – PB & J’s

May 17 – Fullerton, CA – Slidebar

May 18 – Scottsdale, AZ – The Rogue Bar

May 19 – El Paso, TX – Mesa Music Hall

May 20 – San Antonio, TX – The Korova

May 21 – Houston, TX – Satellite Bar

May 23 – Orlando, FL – Bombshell Tavern

May 24 – Atlanta, GA – 529 **

May 25 – Covington, KY – Backstage Cafe

May 27 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s Live

May 29 – Des Moines, IA – Vaudeville Mews

May 30 – Dubuque, IA – The Venue

May 31 – Omaha, NE – Lookout Lounge

June 1 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine S/L

June 2 – North Platte, NE – Sculley Shooters

June 3 – Scottsbluff, NE – Elks Lodge

June 4 – Billings, MT – The Railroad

June 6 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry *

Striker February 2016 Euro Dates w/ Primal Fear

Remaining Dates:

Feb 23 – Wien, Austria – Szene

Feb 24 – Kraków, Poland – Klub-Kwadrat

Feb 25 – Berlin, Germany – K17

Feb 26 – Wurzburg, Germany – Posthalle

Feb 27 – Essen, Germany – Turock

Feb 28 – Vosselaar, Belgium – Biebob

About the album:

‘Stand In The Fire’ is STRIKER‘s most uncompromising record to date. A record packed with incredible riffs and colossal anthems, all laced together with epic harmonies. Inspired by legendary bands like Iron Maiden, Striker wears their hearts firmly on their battle jackets, soaking up the power and influence of classic rock and metal.

The band; Dan Clearly (vocals) Tim Brown (lead/rhythm guitars) William Wallace (bass) Adam Brown (drums) recorded the album themselves with the help of Randy Black (who filled in on drums while Adam was away…) and mixing genius Frederik Nordstrom (Bring Me The Horizon, In Flames, Opeth) giving them not only the time and space needed but the freedom to set up the release direct to fans worldwide.

‘Stand in The Fire’ available on limited edition orange vinyls at Striker-Metal.com plus digitally on iTunes, CD Baby.

To hear a full stream of the album, please visit the following link here.

Track Listing ‘Stand In The Fire’:

1. Phoenix Lights (3:38)

2. Out For Blood (3:51)

3. Too Late (4:52)

4. Stand In the Fire (3:39)

5. The Iron Never Lies (4:06)

6. Escape From Shred City (2:53)

7. Outlaw (4:35)

8. Locked In (3:45)

9. United (4:06)

10. Better Times (3:37)

11. One Life (4:17)

Album Length: 43:23

About Striker:

STRIKER formed in Edmonton, Canada in 2007 and they were signed to German label Iron Kodex off the strength of their first demo. They made two albums with the label and recorded 2nd album Armed To The Teeth with acclaimed producer Michael Wagener (Ozzy, Skid Row, Metallica). They played shows with Metallica in Canada and hit the road for what eventually became a full world tour with shows across Europe and Japan. They used their time in Europe to work with Frederik Nordstrom and were snapped up by Napalm Records in 2012 for the release of the acclaimed album City Of Gold.

For more info: www.Striker-Metal.com.

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0 NEWS: RAPHEUMETS WELL Streaming New Track ‘Planetary Cenotaph’ via MetalNationRadio; New Album ‘The Exile’ Out March 18th via Test Your Metal Records

February 23, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · Rapheumets Well

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RAPHEUMETS WELL Streaming New Track ‘Planetary Cenotaph’ via MetalNationRadio

Sign w/ Test Your Metal Records For New Album ‘The Exile’ Due Out March 18th

The Exile – Promo Video – Watch here.

Blending a sound that is a complex mix of classical orchestrations, cosmic synths, and extreme metal to portray the epics of parallel worlds, Hickory, N.C. based RAPHEUMETS WELL (Ra-few-mets) bring forth a voyage enriched with lore, fabricated from scratch to show the depth in which represents them as artists.

Formed in 2008, 2011 and 2012 saw their first two demos followed by their first self release full length ‘Dimensions’ unleashed in 2014 that progressively told a larger story portrayed in a complex saga of Atai (ancient architects) who aid in the propagation of sentient life throughout the multi-verse.

From the birth of organic matter to great wars that tear the fabric of space/time, the story of RAPHEUMETS WELL‘s music serves to immerse you into a world of oddities, which is now continued in the band’s sophomore release ‘The Exile’ due out on March 18th, 2016 via Test Your Metal Records.

With their upcoming release, RAPHEUMETS WELL have teamed up with MetalNationRadio for the premiere of their second single ‘Planetary Cenotaph’, which can be heard at the following link: http://metalnationradio.ca/exclusive-premiere-rapheumets-well-streaming-new-track-planetary-cenotaph-via-metal-nation-radio/

Drummer Joshua Ward comments on the single:

“Planetary Cenotaph, being the last song on the album, was a bit “challenging” for us in terms of composition as we write the music to the story. The main character just destroyed an entire planet. Due to his immortal “curse” he is floating in the stellar remnants of his home-world. While his body is reforming and he is adrift he has a lot of time to think. His wife wife and kids were murdered, his empire betrayed him, he was tortured, he has seen some very wild stuff. He is processing the events in a very numb and displaced way. The emotions of the song actually came from the deaths of family members of the band recently. In the last two years we lost four parents and a grandparent, all within months of each other. So, this became a memorial song to them while keeping to the context of the story. What better way for us to honor someone than to write a metal song!”

Album Pre-Order available on CD here and digital here.

1. Resurrecting The Blood Gate (4:44) [NCS][Youtube]
2. The Blight of Sotath Shal (3:53)
3. The Epic of Darmak (4:59)
4. Crucible of Titans (4:14)
5. Resurgence (6:07)
6. Witch of Dark Spire (5:17)
7. The Exile (6:13)
8. Planetary Cenotaph (5:05)
Album Length: 40:37

About:

Inspired by the fictitious universe of Sovael, RAPHEUMETS WELL is the name coined to the conscious deity who oversees the anastomosis of the multiverse, the master of portals and inter-dimensional travel. Being personified as a trickster, Rapheumet often creates chaos for unsuspecting voyagers. The word “Well” refers to the gravity wells, which like black holes, are catalyst of change and gateways between the cosmic plains.

“We created this name in hopes of personifying a living gateway between dimensions. We love science fiction and a few of us have extended education and degrees in science.” says drummer Joshua Ward.

Live the band’s concert theatrics is a show truly to entertain the crowd with an opus of metal while still satisfying their story lines in their music creating an intimate but relatable ambiance for fans, especially those who enjoy bands such as Dimmu Borgir, Fleshgod Apocalypse, The Faceless, Emperor, Black Crown Initiate.

For more info, please visit http://www.rapheumetswell.org/

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0 NEWS: Loud As Hell Announce Full 2016 Line-Up w/ Unleash The Archers, Into Eternity, Archspire

February 22, 2016
by Asher
· Loud As Hell Festival · Music News

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Loud As Hell Announce Full 2016 Line-Up w/ Unleash The Archers, Into Eternity, Archspire, Titans Eve and more!

#LAHV2016

CCE Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Metal Nation Radio, and Asher Media Relations are proud to announce the return of this year’s 2016 Loud As Hell Heavy Metal Festival V in Drumheller, Alberta at the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds.

Moving into its fifth consecutive year Loud As Hell Heavy Metal Festival promises to be bigger and better than last year with three full days of face melting metal from July 29th – August 1st in the heart of the Alberta badlands to showcase some of the country’s most talented bands with this year’s lineup that includes Unleash The Archers, Archspire, Into Eternity, Titans Eve, Ninjaspy, Divinity, Disciples of Power and more! (full list below).

Being one of the biggest metal shows in Western Canada with 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 earplugs 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, Kenmode. Organizers are excited to bring even more Canadian Metal to Western Canada!

Loud As Hell Fest info:

Friday, July 29 – Sunday, August 1.

Tickets will be on sale via www.loudashell.com

Ticket Info: Early Bird $80.00 (Includes camping) Regular (after May 9th) $100.00

For more info, please visit these links:

https://www.facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival

http://www.loudashell.com

Line Up:

Friday, July 29

Dahlmers Realm

Leave The Living

The Order Of Chaos

Divinity

Archspire

Saturday, July 30

Black Friday

False Flag

Thrashadactyl

Sentient

Odinfist

Stab.Twist.Pull

Quietus

Revenger

Xul

VX36

All Else Fails

Titans Eve

Into Eternity

Sun July 31

Maimed Wolf

Junkies Rush

Slaughterhauser

W.M.D.

The Avulsion

Display Of Decay

Expain

Third Ion

Planet Eater

Without Mercy

Disciples Of Power

Ninjaspy

Unleash The Archers

Festival Bio:

Loud As Hell Metal Festival in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada is celebrating year 5 in 2016!. As always the festival takes place over August long weekend from July 29-Aug 1.

We’ve got our best lineup yet, ready to melt your face and kick off our biggest festival to date. Featuring over 30 of the top Canadian metal bands you won’t want to miss any of it. We can’t forget about our freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors and dinosaurs! Stay tuned to this site for all the details to come!

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0 NEWS: Industrial Monsters PROJEKT F New Single ‘Tongue’; New EP ‘The Butterfly Effect’ Out March 4th

February 22, 2016
by Asher
· Music News · Projekt F

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Montreal Industrial Monsters PROJEKT F Unleash New Single ‘Tongue’

New EP ‘The Butterfly Effect’ Out March 4th

Perfecting their industrial brand of rock/metal, PROJEKT F bring the heat on their loudest release to date with ‘The Butterfly Effect’ that discusses the torrid relationship between man and God. The EP is a continuation of their thematic discography ‘Skins’ (2013) and ‘Under The Skin’ (2014) and features their latest single ‘Tongue’, which is now streaming at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDZ8kDSbneM along with the release being available via iTunes, Friday, March 4th plus supported by a mini-tour of Quebec and Ontario performing the following dates below.

The band comments on the release:

“The concept of ”The Butterfly Effect” is based on Chaos Theory and how can things be and yet not be. Each song on the EP is the same song, but written at different moments, situations, and unfolding in various ways. Our single, “Tongue” is man talking to God, desiring forgiveness, and cutting off his own tongue in order to unite with and be one with God’s voice. Living in this folly, forming an endless loop of self-mutilation, each of the songs represents a different version of his destruction.”

‘The Butterfly Effect’ EP Tour Dates:

March 4 – Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Electriques

March 5 – Quebec City, QC @ La Source De La Martiniere

March 11 – Toronto, ON @ Nocturne

March 13 – Ottawa, ON @ Mavericks

For more info, please visit www.Projektf.net.

1. The Butterfly Effect (1:32)

2. Tongue (4:53)

3. Cut Your Wings (3:46)

4. Unbegun (3:49)

5. 03:47:09:08:1945 (1:58)

6. Fatman (4:24)

7. When the Angel Fell From the Sky (4:56)

Album Length: 25:22

About:

Projekt F was founded in 2006 by Jonh M. Miller, lead singer and main composer of the band. Inspired by rock/industrial/metal music of the 90’s, Projekt F quickly made a name for themselves in the underground music scene of Montreal. Miller was joined by William Hicks (bass) in 2010, Simon Sayz (guitar) in 2013, and Fred Linx (drums) in 2014.

Their first EP named “0000” saw the light of day in 2009 with 500 physical copies made by the band being sold out in no time, and more than 1000 digital copies downloaded. Continuing to evolve in the Montreal Industrial scene, the band accumulated a large number of shows across the Province of Quebec and Ontario with their musical originality and their intensity on stage. In 2012, the band was invited to play alongside Combichrist at the biggest industrial music festival in Canada, Kinetik Festival. During the last few years they have shared the stage with international bands such as Motionless In White, Revolting Cocks, Angelspit, Nachtmar, Left Spine Down, Slaves on Dope, New Years Day, For Today and Ice Nine Kills.

Projekt F has also had the opportunity to do a performance of their song “Room 13” in a TV pilot called “Cause and Effect” (produced by Vaas Media). Their song “Oophorectomy” is also featured in a short movie called “Purple Love” (produced by Les films de la meute), featured at the 2013 Cannes Festival.

Taking a darker and more personal musical road, Projekt F launched their album “Skins” in 2013 and 2014’s EP “Under The Skin”, which is now followed by their newest EP, “The Butterfly Effect” set for release on March 4, 2016. It is said to be a direct sequel to their previous conceptual effort ”Skins”.

MEMBERS:

Jonh M. Miller – Vocals/Piano/Synth

William Hicks – Bass

Simon Sayz – Guitar

Fred Linx– Drums

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0 NEWS: MusikUniverse Premiere Full EP Stream of Stoner Thrashers BUFFALO THEORY MTL’s ‘Skeptic Knight’; Due Out Feb 26th via Stand Productions

February 20, 2016
by Asher
· Buffalo Theory MTL · Music News

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MusikUniverse Premiere Full EP Stream of Stoner Thrashers BUFFALO THEORY MTL’s ‘Skeptic Knight’

Due Out Feb 26th via Stand Productions

Upcoming Dates:

March 18 – Montreal, QC @ Petit Cafe Campus – Event info (CD launch show)

April 2 – Gatineau. QC, @ The Minotaure w/ Inire, Inside Out, At War

Music Video – Conspiracy In Paranoland – Watch here.

Comprised of members from legendary Quebec bands Ghoulunatics, Les Ékorchés, Arseniq 33 and currently active Vantablack Warship, Montreal, QC based stoner thrash influenced metallers BUFFALO THEORY MTL return to the scene with a full stream premiere on Musik Universe of their fourth and latest offering ‘Skeptic Knight’ before its release via Stand Productions on February 26th, which is available for pre-order on iTunes here and Bandcamp here.

The EP is the follow up to 2014’s ‘Murder Trilogy’ EP and their 2012 full length ‘Heavy Ride’ and was recorded at Indica Studio in Montreal, QC where it was produced by BUFFALO THEORY MTL along with Peter Edwards (Grimskunk). Featuring five annihilating tracks each with its own eclectic flavour / twist, all will appeal highly to fans of Down, COC, Queens of the Stone Age and Black Sabbath.

To hear the full EP on Musik Univsere, please visit the following link: http://musikuniverse.mu/nouvelles/item/3856-buffalo-theory-mtl-premiere-exclusive-du-ep-skeptic-knight-sur-musik-universe

(EP artwork by Darek Kocurek)

1. Conspiracy In Paranoland (3:45)

2. Punishment (3:09)

3. Get On It (2:59)

4. Skeptic Knight (3:20)

5. Psychic Enclosure (2:37)

EP Length: 15:52

About:

BUFFALO THEORY MTL is a band of beer chugging, heavy riffing fans for the fans. Attributing their name to a scene from the pop culture 80’s TV show CHEERS (Cliff Claven explains the Buffalo theory of beer to his buddy Norm (explanation here.)) and the MTL abbreviation representing their pride for their hometown of Montreal, these seasoned veterans from the Canadian and Brazilian metal scenes are always ready to set the stage ablaze with their stoner / thrash infused metal for beer lovers around the world.

Comprised of members from legendary Quebec bands Ghoulunatics, Les Ékorchés, Arseniq 33 and currently active Vantablack Warship along with vocalist Anton Parr’s experience in thrash bands in Brazil. BUFFALO THEORY MTL’s passion for metal is truly in the blood of this quintet whose past experiences are a combined amount of over 1300 shows, 15 studio albums along with sharing the stage with bands such as Korn, Marilyn Manson, Testament and Suicidal Tendencies.

The band’s first EP ‘Live In Studio’ was released in 2010 and was later followed by their debut full length 2012’s ‘Heavy Ride’ released via Galy Records, which was then followed by their 2014 EP “Murder Trilogy’.

Now in 2016, the band returns with their third EP ‘Skeptic Knight’ set for release on February 26th via Stand Productions.

For more info, please visit https://www.facebook.com/BUFFALO-THEORY-MTL-243777113598/

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0 NEWS: Bravewords Premiere DEMISE OF THE CROWN ‘Human Denial’; Debut Self-Titled Album Out March 4th

February 19, 2016
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· Demise of The Crown · Music News

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Bravewords Premiere DEMISE OF THE CROWN ‘Human Denial’

Debut Self-Titled Album Out March 4th

Upcoming Show Dates:

April 3 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar – Wacken Metal Battle Canada – Event info

Montreal, QC’s DEMISE OF THE CROWN have teamed up withBravewords.com for the premiere of their second single ‘Human Denial’ from their upcoming debut self titled album produced by Kevin Jardine (Uplift Studios, guitarist of Slaves On Dope) and mastered by Joao Carvalho (Protest The Hero, Alexisonfire, Rush). The album is due out on March 4th (pre-order here) and features this Canadian power metal band’s strong melodic death metal and hard rock influences fused with epic choruses, classic high ranged vocals plus explosive guitar solos that are reminiscent of Eddie Van Halen with undertones of Yngwie Malmsteen sure to leave fans humming.

“This track Human Denial is one of the heavier songs on the album. The Limp Bizkit inspired intro riff was something I’ve been noodling around with, but never thought we would use, the rest of the song just unfolded from there. The lyrics have a lot of metaphors that hint at topics about revenge, torture, abuse and inhumanity. At the end there is a massive breakdown tempo change inspired by Pantera’s “This Love” and the guitar solo has a few country southern influences reminiscent of Dimebagl” comments guitarist Manuel Iradian.

To listen to ‘Human Denial’, please visit the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/bravewords-premier-demise-of-the-crown-release-new-track-human-denial

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FREE Download – We Are Invincible – here.

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1. We Are Invincible (4:23)

2. Human Denial (4:20)

3. Save Me (3:35)

4.Sides Of The Wave (4:30)

5. Don’t Worry (4:36)

6. Cold Dead Eyes (4:47)

7. Eons (4:37)

Album Length: 30:50

About:

Brandish your weapons and bare your teeth in the battle for new world order with Montreal’s power metal quintet, Demise Of The Crown. They run the gambit from melodic power metal to hard rock weaved together with soaring solos reminiscent of Eddie Van Halen with undertones of Yngwie Malmsteen. The band’s sound has developed from progressive to a heavy metal band that has a pop format structure to the music in order to lure people into the realm of metal. Through many years of playing music with different people in the Montreal scene and slowly forming the official line up in 2014. Each member have spent their time paying dues in the local community and have banded together with the same goal and vision for a band determined to shake the foundation of power metal.

Guitarist, Manuel Iradian writes all the music, then handed off to Kevin “Kevy Metal” (drummer) to dress up each song with his high-speed, galloping rhythms, finally, Darren Beadman crafts the anthemic lyrics rousing crowds to chant along with an anarchistic frenzy. Each song is rooted in all basic human emotions; anger, lust, depression, happiness, death and revenge.

Influenced by headliners like Nevermore, Avenged Sevenfold, Opeth, Pantera, and Faith No More, the band is working their way up the royal blood line to cause chaos right alongside their heroes. They have performed with iconic bands like Hellyeah, Devin Townsend Project, 3 Inches Of Blood, Katatonia and Firewind. The band will be releasing their debut self titled full-length on March 4th, 2016 in all its hectic and melodic glory.

For more info, please visit https://www.facebook.com/Demise-of-the-Crown-58357974949/

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0 NEWS: PureGrainAudio Premiere VAN HALST ‘Questions’; New Album ‘World of Make Believe’ Out March 4th

February 18, 2016
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PureGrainAudio Premiere VAN HALST ‘Questions’

New Album ‘World of Make Believe’ Out March 4th

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Song Stream – World of Make Believe – Listen here.

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Edmonton, AB’s VAN HALST is a fierce, empowering force of hard rock fused with metal. A project, which began as a solo artist for whom the band is named after — Kami Van Halst, has since become a full group producing socially conscious, lyrical tracks that focus on disenfranchised and marginalized populations. Their forthcoming 2016 album ‘World of Make Believe’ is set for release on March 4th and before its release VAN HALST have teamed up for their third single ‘Questions’, which can be heard at the following link below.

Vocalist Kami Van Halst comments about the track:

“I wrote Questions with my sister Brittney Grabill. This song deals with victim blaming and how the victims of sexual assault are often criticized and blamed for putting themselves in the vulnerable position, which allowed them to be abused or exploited. This is wrong, we should not be blaming or scrutinizing the victims of abuse. We need to remove the stigma and put the blame where it rightly belongs- on the abuser.”

Listen to ‘Questions’ at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/van-halst-questions-exclusive-song-stream-premiere

Track Listing: Van Halst – World of Make Believe
1. The End (4:31)
2. Save Me (4:12)
3. Ryan’s Song (4:11)
4. World of Make Believe (3:46)
5. Questions (3:23)
6. Denying Eyes (4:08)
7. Monster (3:29)
8. Plastic Smile (5:11)
9. Put Him Down (4:33)
10. Perfect Storm (4:44)

Album Length: 42:14

Upcoming Shows:

March 31 – Edmonton, AB @ The Mercury Room (Wacken Metal Battle Canada)

April 2 – Edmonton, AB @ Filthy McNasty’s (CD Release Show)

April 29 – Calgary, AB @ Overtime Sports Bar (Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio Fest) – Event info

More about Van Halst:

The band’s influences stay true to goth rock, Kami Van Halst demonstrates an agile vocal delivery in combination with pummeling growls. Lyrically, the band draws from black metal due to its focus on people suffering from isolation and rising to overcome the preconceptions of a judgemental society. In This Moment’s industrial fusion remains a primary influence for Van Halst, employing a sampler, synthesizer, and distorted vocals.

Kami Van Halst dominates as the vocalist performing both growls and soaring vocals (Surviving Suzanne), Scott Greene (Derina Harvey Band/Dirty Pool) and Strathon J. Bajowsky (Havok Way) craft the guitar work while Brendan McMillan (bass) (My Darkest Days) and Brett Seaton (drums) (Cultured by Fire) drive the rhythm section of the band. Kami’s range and virtuosic vocal ability always captivates an audience and her attitude on stage truly delivers the meaning behind the songs. The main writing forces for the band are Kami and Scott working together to give listeners a vivid image of social injustices. The band’s live performance is a theatric experience as the utilize full-costumes, make-up and stage props.

For more info, please visit www.vanhalstmusic.com

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0 NEWS: Seattle‬ Prog Metallers RHINE Premiere ‘P.R.E.Y’ Video On SkullsNBones.com! New Album ‘An Outsider’ Out Now!

February 18, 2016
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Seattle‬ Prog Metallers RHINE Premiere ‘P.R.E.Y’ Video On SkullsNBones.com!

New Album ‘An Outsider’ Out Now!

L-R – Gabe Tachell – Guitar/Vocals, James Porter – Bass, Carlos Delgado – Drums, Alex Smolin – Guitar – Photo Credit – Megan Treasure – MeganTreasure.com

Inviting fans of experimental prog metal to hear their latest album ‘An Outsider’ released on Feb 5th, Seattle’s RHINE have teamed up with SkullsNBones.comfor the premiere of their video for ‘P.R.E.Y.’

Band founder, guitarist and vocalist Gabe Tachell comments:

“This is our very serious and professional video for our very serious viking metal song. Enjoy!”

To watch ‘P.R.E.Y.’, please visit http://skullsnbones.com/rhine-p-r-e-y-exclusive-video-premiere/

‘An Outsider’ is available on CD and digital download here and is the follow up to RHINE‘s 2011 debut ‘Duality’, which was first a solo effort by band founder Gabriel Tachell (guitar and vocals) whom is now joined by Alex Smolin on guitar (ex-Metameric), James Porter on bass (Ideofone), and Carlos Delgado (Inferion, ex-Death Crowned King) to collaborate on this project.

A full album stream can be heard at the following links on Bandcamp andSoundcloud.

Track Listing of Album: RHINE – An Outsider

1. Dreaming of Death (11:46)

2. The Spell of Dark Water (6:20)

3. An Outsider (10:05)

4. Somewhere (3:59)

5. Paralyzed (10:50)

6. Dissolved in Fire (7:53)

7. P.R.E.Y. (5:31)

8. Into the Unknown (6:34)

9. Shipwrecked In Stasis (3:02)

10. Fragments (8:21)

Upcoming Shows:

Feb 20 – Seattle, WA – Kraken Bar (CD Release Show) – Event info

About:

Seattle’s Rhine are seamlessly connecting German thrash metal with Swedish death metal much like their namesake, the Rhine River. The founder of the group Gabriel Tachell named it such for its simplicity and as a metaphor for fluidity and change. The band started in 2011 with the release of their first album ‘Duality’ which was at first a solo effort by Tachell (guitar and vocals) and eventually led to a full band. He is now joined by Alex Smolin on guitar (ex-Metameric), James Porter on bass (Ideofone), and Carlos Delgado (Inferion, ex-Death Crowned King) to collaborate on this project.

Rhine are primarily producing epic, progressive songs and yet others flow to the mouth of the river where there is a culmination of black, death, and thrash metal, occasionally tinged with classical, folk and other styles. The band has a certain frantic unpredictability in terms of songwriting and structure while the moody vocals gently ride over the extreme precision of the guitar, drum, and bass. The four-piece are experimental in their intentions, yet melodically and rhythmically catchy with the delivery. Tachell is the primary inspiration for the current material, referencing experiences in his life from emotional turmoil, health issues, fairy tales, to dreams of finding corpses floating in a swamp. Their interesting themes and energetic music has been evolving into a unique and distinctive sound.

Live, Rhine is an unbridled horse that emotes a nervous uncertainty of what is next compositionally and emotionally. The band bases their performance on the backbone of the band — guitar, vocals, bass, and drums, and they definitely don’t shy away from the challenges of playing music like this live without the help of backing tracks. Their latest release ‘An Outsider’ is slated for February 5, 2016 and while it may not be heavier than the previous release, it is certainly more advanced in terms of playing, songwriting, vocal performance and production. It includes tracks featuring german lyrics, completely improvised solos and an overall human-ness that is often lost amongst other high level metal productions in this age of quantizing and autotuning. Rhine are one band that has grown into a machine that is not to be missed.

For more info, please visit www.RhineOfficial.com.

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