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

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

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Montreal, QC – May 12, 2015

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

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

L-R – TimTim – Guitar/Vocals | Trayne Rekk – Bass Vocals | Stubbs – Drums – Photo Credit – Krista Rowland

Album Stream – Fired Up, Ready To Roll – Soundcloud | ThePunkSite.com

Purchase on iTunes here.

Puttin’ On The Foil – Shitshow – Free Download

Calgary, AB redneck punks Puttin’ On The Foil are hitting the road across Alberta and BC (dates listed below) with their new album ‘Fired Up, Ready To Roll’ released this week on May 12th and available on iTunes here. Featuring ten songs of hillybilly infused punk rock that begs the listener to sing and drink along with them, Puttin’ On The Foil (a name inspired by the Hanson Brothers from the movie Slapshot) is cross of Hank Williams and Motorhead, some Social Distortion with Mojo Nixon for a prairie mosh that the working folk can have a parade with!

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

Tour Dates:

May 8 – Edson, AB – Fat Greasy’s

May 9 – Edmonton, AB – DV8

May 10 – Red Deer, AB – Leah’s

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

May 15 – Calgary, AB – Swigs

May 16 – Calgary, AB – Big Al’s

May 21 – Lethbridge, AB – The Inferno

May 22 – Elkford, BC – Sneaky’s

May 23 – Peachland, BC – Edgewater

May 24 – Kelowna, BC – Fernando’s

May 26 – Nanaimo, BC – The Globe

May 27 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub

May 28 – Vancouver, BC – Pat’s Pub

May 29 – Saturna Isl, BC – Lighthouse Pub

May 30 – Salmon Arm, BC – Outlaws

Track Listing: Puttin’ On The Foil – Fired Up, Ready To Roll
1. Shitshow (3:08)
2. Comin’ In Hard’ (3:31)
3. Drunk & Naked (3:56)
4. Rowdy (3:46)
5. Fishin’ Song (4:00)
6. Sweet Prairie Vixen (3:20)
7. Giver To The Liver (3:37)
8. Let Me Be (3:48)
9. Raisin’ Hell (3:05)
10. Ode To Drunk (3:44)
Album Length: 36:01

About:

The band is a three piece consisting of Trayne Rekk on Bass/Vocals/Stupidity, TimTim plucking Guitar/Vocals and Jordan Stubbs on Drums. Rarely sober the band’s infectious music invites even the most conservative wall flower to act stupid. One would expect the band to have influences like KISS, SLAYER, and Iron Maiden, but Trayne blames Hank Willams Jr. for much of his blue collar topics.

Puttin’On The Foil’s signature sound starts with Hank Williams, toss in some Ramones, thickened with Motorhead, and a dash of Nashville Pussy gives it that good time feel. Fans can be sure to understand the bands incredibly love of a good time from their music and live shows.

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.puttinonthefoil.net

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Puttin-On-The-FoiL/405041498528

https://twitter.com/potfkicksass

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“Shirtless dude in overalls? Check. Long-haired fella in a Canadian Tuxedo? Check. Bottles and blunts? Ok we are ready. Puttin’ on the Foil are Calgary’s premier hillbilly punk act…” – Calgary Is Awesome

“Puttin’ on the Foil’s signature mix of good time country vibes and punk rock intensity make their shows feel more like a Stampede after-party.” – Calgary Journal

“If you are looking for a great philosophical punk album to bring a smile to your face on a bleak day then look no further than ‘Fire Up, Ready to Roll’, from Calgary’s Hillbilly punks, ‘Puttin’ On The Foil’.” – Punk Globe

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

May 12, 2015
by Asher
· Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 12, 2015

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

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

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

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

All info at http://calgarymetalfest.com

Calgary Metal Fest – June 3-6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 26 – Barrie, ON – The Foxx

May 29 – Regina, SK – Mercury Cafe

May 30 – Saskatoon, SK – Mazz Fest

June 1 – Calgary, AB – Skate Shack

June 3 – Edmonton, AB – DV8

June 4 – Red Deer, AB – Slumland Theater

June 5 – Lethbridge, AB – Moose Hall

June 6 – Brandon, MB – North Hill Inn

June 7 – Winnipeg, MB – TBA

Track Listing: Take The Throne – Guardian

1. Intro

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

3. Captive feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills

4. The Void

5. Beneath It All

6. The Apology

7. Artificial Heart

8. Deserter

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/takethethroneband

https://twitter.com/TTT_Band

https://www.youtube.com/takethethroneband

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

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

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

May 8, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · XUL

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Montreal, QC – May 8, 2015

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For fans of Behemoth, Dissection, Immortal

Buy Links: Bandcamp

EPK | Press Photo Download | EP Cover Download

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

FREE DOWNLOAD – SUMMON THE SWARM – SOUNDCLOUD

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

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

RELEASE DATE: May 19, 2015

LABEL: SELF-RELEASE

Track Listing: XUL – Extinction Necromance

Frozen, We Drown (8:17)

Orbit of Nemesis (7:17)

Chaos Requiem (5:39)

Summon The Swarm (8:17)

EP Length: 29:31

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

About:

Following in the footsteps of bands such as Behemoth, Dissection, and Immortal, XUL has left the beaten path to forge their own brand of blackened death metal that’s overflowing with crushing rhythms seamlessly coalescing into atmospheric passages and accompanied by a storm of punishing percussion with vicious vocal harmonies to expand on their previous work on Malignance.

This follow up EP ‘Extinction Necromance’ heralds a new age of northern darkness with songs reminiscent of cold lonely tombs, malevolent intent and predatory nature. XUL captivates audiences like light attracts flies as they delve deeper into the maelstrom and build on an already impressive Western Canadian following that has seen them support heavyweights including Obscura, Exhumed, Vreid, Kampfar, Woods of Ypres, Macabre, Withered, Cephalic Carnage, Archspire and 3 Inches of Blood.

Upcoming Dates:

June 5 – Calgary, AB – Calgary Metal Fest

June 11 – Ryley, AB – Farmageddon Open Air

July 17 – Armstrong, BC – Armtstrong Metal Fest

July 31 – Drumheller, AB – Loud As Hell Fest

Aug 14 – Vanderhoof, BC – Metallion Fest

Oct 3 – Lethbridge, AB – Bill Kergan Centre

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://xulofficial.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/Xulband

http://twitter.com/xulofficial

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XUL – Malignance Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

0 NEWS: Montreal Urban Party Rockers KEYCHAIN Announce Rise-Up Eastern Canadian Tour

May 8, 2015
by Asher
· Keychain · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 8, 2015

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

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Montreal Urban Party Rockers KEYCHAIN Announce Rise-Up Eastern Canadian Tour

Photo Credit – Carlos Guerra

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.

Upcoming Dates:

May 29 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC

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Rise Up Eastern Canadian Dates

June 8 – Beer Exchange – Windsor, ON

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.

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 soon to be released debut album will please your palate and explode your speakers as the their first single ‘Shock Rock City’ 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.

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

Soundcloud

Bandcamp

“We want this track and the soon to be followed album to be everywhere; in your headphones, in your car, on your job site and at your party. It’s our playground and your canvas. We have an unstoppable drive to be heard, to earn the people’s respect and give real rock fans a kick in the chest!” comments vocalist JP LaChapelle

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.

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: Cryptic Hymn Post ‘Revel In Disgust’ Guitar Playthrough + New Show Dates (MI, MO, TN)

May 7, 2015
by Asher
· Cryptic Hymn · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 7, 2015

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

Cryptic Hymn Post ‘Revel In Disgust’ Guitar Playthrough + New Show Dates (MI, MO, TN)

Guitar Playthrough – Revel In Disgust – Watch here.

Free Download – Revel In Disgust – Soundcloud | Bandcamp

Lyric Video – Revel In Disgust – Watch here.

‘Poltourgiest 2015’ Video Diary – Watch here.

CRYPTIC HYMN has posted a new guitar playthrough for their latest single ‘Revel In Disgust’ at the following link here. The track is also available for free download onBandcamp and Soundcloud and is to give fans a taste of what’s to come in 2015 as the band works on pre-production of their debut release. The blackened death metallers are a newly formed brutal assault featuring ex-Voyage of Slaves members Dave Palenske, Jon Grace, and Nathaniel Vowell as well as Josh Mumford of Anagnorisis.

In additional news, CRYPTIC HYMN will be performing upcoming show dates in Detroit, St. Louis and Nashville.

Upcoming Show Dates:

May 16 – DETROIT, MI @ NEW DODGE LOUNGE

June 21 – ST. LOUIS, MO @ FUBAR

July 3 – NASHVILLE, TN @ THE HI TONE

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

http://www.facebook.com/cryptichymnofficial

http://twitter.com/CrypticHymn

http://instagram.com/cryptichymn

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“Cryptic Hymn’s new single “Revel In Disgust” is a track that touches a type of death metal that is more than just “bash your head in with brutality” but it’s also a showcase of really good musicianship, talent and catchy melodies. They have this slight black metal tone about them but also give us a good punch of death metal, similar to Revocation’s sound. A very good song and I hope this leads into a phenomenal album release!” – Headbang or GTFO

“Brutality is what your eardrums are to expect from this Blackened Death Metal song; with welcomed shades of Thrash for good Metal measure. I really dig this song Revel In Disgust and I cannot wait to hear the finished debut album from CRYPTIC HYMN. Click below and support CRYPTIC HYMN while your brain absorbs their intense brand of Metal! Metal be thy name.” – Metal Odyssey

0 NEWS: Loud As Hell Announce 2015 Fest Line Up w/ Obey The Brave, Ken mode, Striker and more!

May 7, 2015
by Asher
· Loud As Hell Festival · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 7, 2015

Loud As Hell Announce 2015 Fest Line Up w/ Obey The Brave, Ken mode, Striker and more!

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

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

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

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

Loud As Hell Fest info:

Friday, July 31 – Sunday August 2nd. .

Tickets will be on sale via www.loudashell.com

Ticket Info: 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

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0 NEWS: Arrival of Autumn Announce Alberta Dates (Calgary + Lethbridge) + Live Lyric Video ‘Like Fire’

May 6, 2015
by Asher
· Arrival of Autumn · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 6, 2015

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

EPK | High Res Press Photo | Download Shadows Album Cover

Arrival of Autumn Announce Alberta Dates (Calgary + Lethbridge) + Live Lyric Video ‘Like Fire’

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

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

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

Arrival of Autumn announce they will be performing Alberta dates in Calgary on May 15th and Lethbridge on May 16th in support of their latest album ‘Shadows’ released last year and available on Bandcamp here.

Upcoming Show Dates:

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

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

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

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

Track Listing – Shadows

1. DanmnedNation (3:08)

2. Selfish Sanity (4:25)

3. Labryinth (4:21)

4. Forget Me Now (3:32)

5. Endless Nights (4:19)

6. Like Fire (3:22)

7. The Court Of Owls (4:10)

8. Shadows (5:01)

9. There’s No Angels Here (3:57)

10. Fall In Ashes (4:28)

About:

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

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

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

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

For more info, please visit www.arrivalofautumn.com

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

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

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

0 NEWS: ThePunkSite Album Premiere PUTTIN’ ON THE FOIL ‘Fired Up, Ready To Roll’ Due Out May 12th + Alberta and BC Tour Dates

May 6, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Puttin' On The Foil

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Montreal, QC – May 6, 2015

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

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ThePunkSite Album Premiere PUTTIN’ ON THE FOIL ‘Fired Up, Ready To Roll’ Due Out May 12th + Alberta and BC Tour Dates

L-R – TimTim – Guitar/Vocals | Trayne Rekk – Bass Vocals | Stubbs – Drums – Photo Credit – Krista Rowland

ThePunkSite.com – Album Stream – Fired Up, Ready To Roll – http://thepunksite.com/news/exclusive-stream-puttin-on-the-foil-fire-up-ready-to-roll/

Puttin’ On The Foil – Shitshow – Free Download

On May 12th, Calgary’s cow-punks Puttin’ On The Foil are set to self-release their new album, ‘Fired Up, Ready To Roll’ to the masses. Ten songs of hillybilly infused punk rock that pretty much begs the listener to sing and drink along with them, Puttin’ On The Foil (yes, a reference to the glorious Hanson Brothers from Slapshot) is a mixture of Hank Williams and Motorhead, some Social Distortion with Mojo Nixon.

But why wait? When you can listen to the album exclusively on ThePunkSite.com at the following link here and a must see show on tour across Alberta and BC this May.

Tour Dates:

May 8 – Edson, AB – Fat Greasy’s

May 9 – Edmonton, AB – DV8

May 10 – Red Deer, AB – Leah’s

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

May 15 – Calgary, AB – Swigs

May 16 – Calgary, AB – Big Al’s

May 21 – Lethbridge, AB – The Inferno

May 22 – Elkford, BC – Sneaky’s

May 23 – Peachland, BC – Edgewater

May 24 – Kelowna, BC – Fernando’s

May 26 – Nanaimo, BC – The Globe

May 27 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub

May 28 – Vancouver, BC – Pat’s Pub

May 29 – Saturna Isl, BC – Lighthouse Pub

May 30 – Salmon Arm, BC – Outlaws

Track Listing: Puttin’ On The Foil – Fire Up, Ready To Roll
1. Shitshow (3:08)
2. Comin’ In Hard’ (3:31)
3. Drunk & Naked (3:56)
4. Rowdy (3:46)
5. Fishin’ Song (4:00)
6. Sweet Prairie Vixen (3:20)
7. Giver To The Liver (3:37)
8. Let Me Be (3:48)
9. Raisin’ Hell (3:05)
10. Ode To Drunk (3:44)
Album Length: 36:01

About:

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.puttinonthefoil.net

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Puttin-On-The-FoiL/405041498528

https://twitter.com/potfkicksass

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“Puttin’ on the Foil’s signature mix of good time country vibes and punk rock intensity make their shows feel more like a Stampede after-party.” – Calgary Journal

0 NEWS: Enigmatic Rock Upstarts WITHIN RUST Post New Music Video + Offer Free Download

May 6, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Within Rust

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Enigmatic Rock Upstarts WITHIN RUST Post New Music Video + Offer Free Download

Music Video – Interstate – Watch here.

Pay What You Want Download – Interstate – Download here.

Music Video – The Taking – http://youtu.be/FOVteYDu6zw

Vancouver, BC’s WITHIN RUST have posted a new video for their track ‘Interstate’, which is also available for pay what you want download here. ‘Interstate’ is one of many tracks being released on the band’s upcoming yet to be titled debut full length with producer Travis Saunders (Secret and Whisper, Young Sparrows, Jess Penner). The video is a collage of live footage from the band’s summer tour last year across the American West coast.

Lead vocalist/ keyboardist Nolen Scott comments:

“’Interstate’ started as a poorly played ‘The Bends’ era Radiohead type demo I sent to Matt (guitarist), which he and eventually Lewis (drums) and John (bass) then overhauled into a far better song. Lyrically it deals with the disconnect I felt coming home from a summer of touring. I had nobody waiting for me, no purpose and didn’t feel like I’d accomplished a hell of a lot. There was a crushing weight that told me that if we didn’t throw everything we had at these next songs, I’d be dealing with that feeling for the rest of my life. Because of that I knew ‘Interstate’ was the right one to set the tone before we start releasing official singles.”

To watch the video, please visit the following link here.

About:

Within Rust are four guys who started in a Vancouver suburb garage in 2012 blending progressive with alternative rock to write moody and dark, angry and fast, desperate and lost— loveable bipolar songs. Their tracks such as “Rorschach”, a clear ode to 90’s post-hardcore a la At The Drive In along with “The Taking”, a Killers-esque indie track with a nod to Pink Floyd plus an Ok Computer-era Radiohead sensibility with some Rush added to the mix, serves fans with a strange but accessible sonic cocktail not to be missed.

Upcoming Show Dates:

June 20 – Olympia Pizza – Surrey, BC

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

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