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0 Reminder – NATE SILVA (ex-The Slyde) Kicks Off Canadian Tour Dates (ON, QC, NB, NS, PEI) + New Album “The Chase”

June 5, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Nate Silva

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Montreal, QC – June 5, 2024

Reminder – NATE SILVA (ex-The Slyde) Kicks Off Canadian Tour Dates (ON, QC, NB, NS, PEI)

New Album “The Chase” Out Now!

Nate Silva Tour Dates:
June 6 – Kingston, ON – The Mansion
June 7 – Huntsville, ON – Canvas Brewing
June 25 – Ottawa, ON – Omic Sparks St. Shed *
June 26 – Hamilton, ON – Casbah
June 27 – Peterborough, ON – Erben
June 28 – Toronto, ON – The Cameron House
June 29 – Barrie, ON – Queens Nightclub
Aug 8 – Ottawa, ON – Overflow Brewing Co. *
Aug 9 – Huntsville, ON – On The Docks Pub *
Aug 10 – North Bay, ON – Lou Dawg’s *
Aug 11 – Burk Falls, ON – Riverbowl *
Aug 16 – Brockville, ON – Keystorm Pub *
Aug 18 – Cornwall, ON – Lola’s Pub *
Aug 23 – Charlottetown, PEI – Baba’s Lounge
Aug 24 – Moncton, NB – Happy Craft Brewing *
* = Nate Silva Solo

L to R: Dan Joseph (Bass, Vocals), Nate Silva (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Matt Babineau (Drums, Vocals)

Photo Credit Sean Sisk

Canadian singer-songwriter Nate Silva is kicking off Eastern Canadian tour dates in support of his debut rock album “The Chase” released on May 3rd. On this first full-length, Silva revisits some of his earlier musical inspirations including 1990s alternative post-grunge and dance rock vibes and acoustic, folky melodies. After years of leading bands and freelancing with various artists, he felt compelled to embark on a new musical journey. Compared to his work in other bands, the writing process for “The Chase” was much more stripped down and each one of the tracks was a learning experience on the direction he wanted to take his music.

“There’s definitely an explicit channeling of a lot of the 90s alternative and rock bands that I used to be into when I was younger in this album. Those bands and styles were certainly integral – more than I probably realize – so I think it has a nostalgic quality for that era of rock music. The album is also a look into some of the darker parts of grief and heartbreak that I was experiencing leading up to the beginning of the pandemic; experiencing the actual pandemic itself, and just trying to persevere one’s creative integrity through such a strange moment in society for everyone. So it’s also a very personal reflection of what I was dealing with during the creative process.” adds Silva.

Combining rock anthems with introspective folk songs, “The Chase” is a varied introspective offering from Silva, that is approachable and easy to enjoy. He joins forces with drummer/vocalist Matt Babineau and bassist/vocalist Dan Joseph, to form a trio that delivers a unique and catchy listening experience. It is recommended for fans of Foo Fighters and Danko Jones.

“The Chase” is available at http://natesilvamusic.bandcamp.com and Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4e7pcyV

Videos:

“The Chase” – https://youtu.be/fxLKoxhwfvQ

“Burn” – https://youtu.be/zywOOX1Xx3I

“Cauterize” – https://youtu.be/–zFdRHj_YY

“Come Down” – https://youtu.be/dBzw9y854l8

Track Listing:
1-Best Damn Thing (3:12)
2-The Chase (feat. Dino Soares) (3.52)
3-Come Down (3:23)
4-Said And Done (5:09)
5-Burn! (3:06)
6-Cauterize (feat. Kevin Daoust) (4:24)
7-Perpetuate (5:46)

Album Band Line Up:
Nathan Da Silva – Lead Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synthesizer
Shawn Sasyniuk – Drums, Percussion, Lap Steel Guitar on Track 5
Brendan Soares – Vocals on Tracks 2 & 3

Live Band Line Up:
Nathan Da Silva – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Dan Joseph – Bass, Vocals
Matt Babineau – Drums, Vocals

Album Credits:
– Written by Nathan Da Silva
– Produced by Nathan Da Silva
– Mixed by Shawn Sasyniuk, Crosspatch Studios, North Bay, Ontario, Canada.
– Mastered by Pierre Duchesne, Studio Ouie-Dire, Shefford, Quebec, Canada.
– SOCAN member / MAPL Canadian Content

More info: Natesilvamusic.com | Instagram.com/natesilvamusic | Facebook.com/natesilvamusic

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“What strikes me first is how smooth and calming his vocals are. Combined with the music, it makes for a very pleasing sound.” – Metal-Temple

“Silva has delivered an album that is a deeply personal reflection of not only where he has come from but where he stands now. In the process, he has provided us with a suitably entertaining soundtrack to that transitional journey.” – Uber Rock

“let yourself be carried away to small goosebumps… “The Chase” has definitely become an album that opens up new perspectives for the musician.” – PowerMetal.de

““Burn!” is ferocious and driven.” – The Median Man

“Nate Silva bringing ‘post-grunge vibes’ to the Queens this summer” – Barrie Today

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0 Exitus Stratagem Records – Vancouver’s THIRTEEN GOATS Unveils the Overture of Their Extreme Metal Rock Opera with Diabolical Video for “Sign of the Goat” Off New Album “Capricorn Rising” Out July 2024 + “Planet of the Goats Tour” w/ FALL OF EARTH

June 4, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Thirteen Goats

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 4, 2024

THIRTEEN GOATS Unveils the Overture of Their Extreme Metal Rock Opera with Diabolical Video for “Sign of the Goat”

“Planet of the Goats Tour” w/ FALL OF EARTH

New Album “Capricorn Rising” Out July 12th, 2024 via Exitus Strategem Records

L-R: Thirteen Goats Current Lineup | Rob Fitz-Gerald (Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Backing Vocals) | Graham K. Miles (Lead Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitars) | Cody Lewichew (Bass, Gang Vocals) | Leonid Verman (Drums, Gang Vocals) – Photo Credit: Kevyn Lilith Hoskin

Vancouver, Canada’s Thirteen Goats is releasing a brand new single and music video to immerse metalheads in their upcoming concept album, “Capricorn Rising”.

The song, called “Sign of the Goat”, serves as the overture for the rest of the record—an extreme metal rock opera about madness, death, and the destruction of all things. The band comments on the single below:

“‘Sign of the Goat’ is the album opener and the prologue of our story. It’s told from the perspective of the 12 demon goats who accompany our mascot, Shepherd, during his quest to raise an army of animals and take back the earth from humanity. Musically, this song shows off our more technical side—but it also shows that we aim to be technical in a way that’s still catchy and memorable.”

This is the same type of narrative device used in ancient Greek tragedy or Shakespeare’s history plays to set the scene for the audience. In this case, however, the 12 demon goats take on the role of a chorus that tells the listener what they’re in for on the rest of the album and invites them to join the mayhem—or be trampled and swept aside.

Fans can expect “Capricorn Rising” to be a tour de force of metal mayhem, offering both headbanging anthems and introspective moments. The album explores a wide variety of different metal subgenres, but this new single is recommended for fans of Bolt Thrower, Archspire, and Lamb of God.

Watch and listen to the video for “Sign of the Goat” via NoCleanSinging HERE.

Digital pre-save – https://hypeddit.com/thirteengoats/signofthegoat

Due out on July 12, 2024, “Capricorn Rising” is available from Exitus Stratagem Records for album pre-order at https://www.exsrmusic.com/store/p/pre-sale-thirteen-goats-capricorn-rising

In additional news, following their performance at this year’s Armstrong Metal Fest (July 12/13), Vancouver’s Thirteen Goats announce that they will be hitting the road this July and August for their first Western Canadian tour. They will be co-headlining the “Planet of the Goats Tour” with Edmonton’s Fall of Earth.

Planet of The Goats Tour – Fall of Earth, Thirteen Goats
July 19 – Red Deer, AB – The Vat
July 20 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room
July 21 – Lloydminster, SK – The Sticks
July 23 – Brandon, MB – Eastside Eatery
July 24 – Winnipeg, MB – Bulldog Event Center
July 25 – Regina, SK – The Exchange
July 26 – Lethbridge, The Slice
July 27 – Calgary – Rec Room
July 31 – Kelowna, BC – Revelry
Aug 1 – Kamloops, BC -The Blue Grotto
Aug 2 – Penticton, BC – Clancy’s
Aug 3 – Vancouver, BC – The Fox Cabaret
More Dates TBA

Track Listing:
1. Sign of the Goat (4:53)
2. Murder Lives in the Heart (5:30)
3. A Wolf in Shepherd’s Clothing (4:10)
4. Global Fuckup (3:57)
5. Beheading Zoo (3:44)
6. Permission to Die (3:48)
7. Beating the Disease (4:24)
8. Goats of War (5:25)
9. Animal Kingdom (6:19)

More info: Exsrmusic.com | ThirteenGoats.com

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What the press said about 2022 album “Servants of the Outer Dark”:

#14 on Top 20 – Loud – Canadain College Radio – August 2022 (Earshot)

“An alchemical style reminiscent of Cannibal Corpse, Misery Index, classic Megadeth, melodic Swe-death, and all eras of Death and Carcass.” – Decibel

“Rips, we’re here for it.” – MetalSucks

“Perfectly marries old school death metal, blackened tendencies, and heavy metal choruses.” – Metal Injection

“THIRTEEN GOATS unapologetically raise the deathcore flag for the new decade and absolutely don’t care what people think.” – Exclaim!

“Think Vulgar Display of Power-era Pantera in a cage match with Cannibal Corpse and Ministry.” – The Georgia Straight

“A gut-punching and head-hooking offering of death metal that borrows liberally from many of the genre’s subsets, as well as bringing in elements of thrash, black metal, and grindcore.” – No Clean Singing

“With a name like THIRTEEN GOATS, it’s gonna be evil. It’s cool, thrashy, blackened groove metal, a little like a Lamb of God sound with a bit more heavy brutality going on and a dash of black metal evilness. Great stuff!” – The Mosh Pit on WORT 89.9 FM (Madison, WI)

“THIRTEEN GOATS make seriously good music and sound like they have a lot of fun doing it. They write great upbeat thrash songs with strong melodies that appropriately sway from sinister to camp and pull it off tremendously. For some classic charcuterie of extreme metal mixed with a bit of tongue in cheek, you’re well looked after here.” – Heavy Mag

“THIRTEEN GOATS is a new strength in the extreme scene.” – Metal Temple

“The starting point of Thirteen Goats and their debut album Servants Of The Outer Dark is death metal, but it doesn’t remain tied to it. They explore all types, including tech death and melodic death metal, and even genres outside of that like thrash, groove, and doom metal. Each song brings out a unique side to the band, whether it’s the politically charged ‘Prisoner’s Anthem’ or the body horror of ‘Sub-Being.’” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“Canada’s THIRTEEN GOATS are incredibly fun to listen to and at multiple points subtly humorous—and, as such, make themselves easily a breath of fresh air within the technical scene. That sense of fun is backed up with very proficient playing and dizzying creativity, far beyond what you would expect from a debuting act’s first full length… Servants of the Outer Dark is an excellent debut full-length from these guys and I can’t wait to hear more!” [9/10] – Metal Observer

“All you need is love? No. All you need is THIRTEEN GOATS. Their debut album has everything your heart could desire in a Metal record, it’s a metaphorical pizza with all the toppings and a better thrill ride of a first crack we defy you to find!” [8.5/10] – Metal Noise

“These guys have the ability and the chops to succeed, whilst channeling bands like Lamb Of God into their output.” – Man of Much Metal

“This is so good.” – Stephen Quinn, The Early Edition (CBC Radio One)

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0 Montreal’s DERELICT Embrace Inclusivity With Single For “Spectrum” Off New Album “Versus Entropy” Out End of June 2024

June 4, 2024
by Asher
· Derelict · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 4, 2024

DERELICT Embrace Inclusivity With Single For “Spectrum” Off New Album “Versus Entropy” Out End of June 2024

L-R – Eric Burnet – Vocals, Guitar, Max Lussier – Guitar, Vocals, Sébastien Pittet – Bass, Tommy McKinnon – Drums

Montreal, Canada’s Derelict, the brutal melodic technical death metal band known for their intense musicality and thought-provoking themes, is back with their next single “Spectrum” off their upcoming album “Versus Entropy”. This track marks a significant stylistic departure for the band, blending their signature death metal sound with southern metal and blues influences. The band shares their thoughts on the track:

“This is a call of allegiance to anyone who has been made to feel lesser than because of the expression of their identity, gender, sexuality, or personality in general. Nobody gets to tell you how to be, and we’ll stand for that. How you treat others is the determination of your worth.”

The band continues to explain that Southern metal often has this tough guy vibe about it, and although they enjoy a lot of that stuff, that’s not the kind of feeling or message they have ever wanted to convey themselves as artists. So they came up with the idea of writing a song about the acceptance of alternative masculinities, essentially a celebration of the different kinds of men that exist and how it’s OK to just be who you are.

The track showcases the collaborative songwriting approach of Eric Burnet and guitarist Max Lussier, who together created a song that merges southern swagger with Derelict‘s trademark brutality. It is recommended for fans of Allegeon, Decapitated, and Death.

Listen to “Spectrum” via its premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.

Due out on June 21st, 2024, the album “Versus Entropy” is available for pre-order – http://derelictmetal.bandcamp.com/

Previous Single / Title Track – “Versus Entropy” – https://youtu.be/R-nItMFWiaU

(Album Artwork by Cate Francis)

Track Listing:
1. Versus Entropy – (4:32)
2. Infinite Dread – (4:23)
3. Terminal – (4:02)
4. Workhorse – (3:00)
5. Attunement – (5:05)
6. Dans les Dents – (2:23)
7. Spectrum – (3:59)
8. Derelict – (4:11)
9. The Escapist – (4:15)
Album Length 35:50

More info: Facebook.com/DerelictMetal | Instagram.com/derelictmetal | Youtube.com/derelictmetal | Spotify

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“The new record is nine tracks long and takes on many themes about the diverse and complex human experience, all while showcasing how ripping and heavy their riffs can be. This song (Verus Entorpy_ is a great first foray into the heavy and nuanced layers they will bring with this release.” – Decibel Magazine

“the band signals their return with the launch of “Clear Cut”. Mixing lightning-quick technical death metal with progressive death metal, impressive audible bass playing, numerous heavy nasty groove excursions, and thrashy gallop-centric sounding riffs all of which coalesce together smoothly into a concise song often bordering on damn near catchy. It’s a bit hard for me to compare the band’s sound to anyone else specifically but suffice to say Derelict has always had a diverse take on technical death metal. In particular, I’m still a huge fan of their second album, Unspoken Words from 2009 as well as their third album, Perpetuation which dropped in 2012.” – Metal Injection – 2022 single Clear Cut

“Perpetuation is the band’s third full-length, and it shows Derelict with an impressive degree of confidence, their LAMB OF GOD-meets-technical-death-metal sound coming through loud and clear, the production bashing and crashing and bringing all the sounds home just right.” – Bravewords – 2012 – Perpetuation

‘Words like “blistering” and “unstoppable” get banded about in press releases for albums all the time, but for Derelict they actually apply, as these twelve tracks are relentless in their dedication to being aggressively heavy at breakneck speeds.’ – Metal Underground, reviewing Perpetuation (2012)

‘In their newest work, DERELICT proves their capabilities as musical masters while maintaining the sheer brutality that is the epitome of all things Death Metal.’ – Metal Temple, reviewing Perpetuation (2012)

‘Perpetuation is a damn solid release and this band is showing they are only getting better.’ – Sea of Tranquility, reviewing Perpetuation (2012)

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0 Reminder – June 8th – TOLEDO DEATH FEST w/ OCEANO, THE CONVALESCENCE, VISCERAL DISGORGE, ROSE FUNERAL, CASKET ROBBERY and more!

June 3, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Toledo DeathFest

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Montreal, QC – June 3, 2024

TOLEDO DEATH FEST Announces 2024 Lineup

w/ OCEANO, THE CONVALESCENCE, VISCERAL DISGORGE, ROSE FUNERAL, CASKET ROBBERY and more!

TDF 2024 – Spotify Playlist – https://sptfy.com/QkCB

A destructive vortex of extreme metal returns to Toledo, OH this coming June 8th, with TOLEDO DEATH FEST announcing its 2024 lineup featuring OCEANO, THE CONVALESCENCE, VISCERAL DISGORGE, ROSE FUNERAL, CASKET ROBBERY, and more!

Hosted at Mainstreet Bar & Grill (141 Main St.), the all-ages event will be hosted with two stages of non-stop brutality from some of the midwest’s most gut-punching visceral spitting metal to plow into Toledo.

Highlights of the confirmed bands include headliners Oceano with their blast beats, sonic double bass, slow heavy breakdowns, low death metal growls, and shrieking metalcore vocals ready to annihilate the pit with their discography since 2009. The Convalescence is one of the USA’s unstoppable tour de forces, pillaging all across the globe to support their latest album “Harvesters Of Flesh And Bone”. Baltimore’s brutal death metal tyrants Visceral Disgorge bring their slamming riffs, guttural growls, and an onslaught of blast beats to savage the pit. Hailing from Cincinnati, OH, Rose Funeral brings its haunting deathcore melodies, insane blasts, and groove to tremble festival goers. Emerging from the darkest and most desolate areas of the Midwest, Casket Robbery creates its signature style of death metal by infusing horror and occult themes. Their trademark huge riffs and unstoppable grooves create the unrelenting, brutally catchy, and eerie sound that only Casket Robbery is known for.

Since its inception in 2009 by Keith Wampler, the frontman of The Convalescence and owner of The Legend Agency, the festival has showcased the talents of some of the American Midwest’s best up-and-coming metal bands. Past editions have seen past support from well-known artists such as Jungle Rot, Malevolent Creation, Filth, Signs of The Swarm and The Breathing Process among many more. The festival has been an extreme metal pilgrimage for fans living in the surrounding states of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and West Virginia.

Tickets are available at https://theconvalescence.bigcartel.com/product/toledodeathfest (General Admission, VIP Packages)

Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/680497694013243

TOLEDO DEATH FEST 2024 LINEUP
Oceano (Chicago, IL)
The Convalescence (Toledo, OH)
Visceral Disgorge (Baltimore, MD)
Rose Funeral (Cincinnati, OH)
Casket Robbery (Madison< WI)
Mutilatred (Toledo, OH)
Sea Of Treachery (Hebron, KY)
Embryonic Autopsy (Chicago, IL)
Gorepig (Jonesboro, AR)
Ignominious (Norwalk, OH)
Mutilation Barbeque (Cleveland, OH)
Goonlord (De Land, FL)
Stand Abandoned (Barnstead, NH)
Killcrown (Hastings, MI)
72 Legions (Akron, OH)
The Behest Of Serpents (Canton, OH)
Cerebral Cortex (Toledo, OH)

To follow updates for Toledo Death Fest 2024, please visit the following links:

Facebook.com/ToledoDeathfest | Facebook.com/thelegendagency | Instagram.com/thelegendagency/

Festival Press Materials Dropbox HERE.

Sponsors:
Virtual PCs
Fultztron Entertainment
Michigan Metalfest
Lost In The Dark Podcast
Piercings By Arrow
Metal Devastation PR
Saga Booking and Event Management
DM3 Productions

Vendors On Site:
Peril Hot Sauce
Crypt Culture
Doom & Groom

About: Toledo Deathfest was originally created in 2009 as a way to bring bands in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan together once a year and showcase their music to the local scene. It has continued as an annual festival featuring Local, Regional, and Underground Touring artists. In 2021 Festival Promoter Keith Wampler (The Legend Agency/The Convalescence) decided to expand the festival to multiple stages and to feature larger artists as well as a variety of underground acts with plans to grow the festival even more each year with Jungle Rot headlining 2021, Malevolent Creation headlining 2022, Signs of the Swarm headlining 2023 and now Oceano headlining 2024.

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0 Canada’s Mountain Mosh Pit ARMSTRONG METALFEST Adds ATRÆ BILIS, BODYBOX, and GREGORIOUS To 2024 Lineup

June 3, 2024
by Asher
· Armstrong Metal Fest · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 3, 2024

Canada’s Mountain Mosh Pit ARMSTRONG METALFEST Adds ATRÆ BILIS, BODYBOX, and GREGORIOUS To 2024 Lineup

w/ THE BROWNING, DECREPIT BIRTH, XUL, OPAL IN SKY, CYBORG OCTOPUS, ARKAIK and more!

July 12-13 – Armstrong, BC, Canada

Watch the official video recap of AMF 2019 here.
(video created by Mayne Brand Productions)

Armstrong MetalFest 2024 Spotify playlist Here.

Western Canada’s largest mountain mosh pit Armstrong MetalFest announces the addition of three more heavy metal brigades to their 2024 lineup with dissonant and atmospheric tech death metallers ATRÆ BILIS, Orlando’s two-fisted two steppin’ double wide aural assault squad BODYBOX, and Kamloops newest up and coming ear shattering ensemble GREGORIOUS to this year’s 2024 lineup being held on July 12th and 13th at the Hassen Arena in Armstrong, BC with the beautiful backdrop of the Okanagan Valley.

This 14th annual gathering of metalheads will once again witness a pilgrimage of extreme metal music fans for two days of unforgettable moshing, headbanging, and camping. From iconic headliners to promising newcomers, the 2024 lineup is set to showcase the best of diverse metal genres, ensuring an electrifying experience for all.

This year’s lineup will be headlined by Californian Tech Death Giants DECREPIT BIRTH and Kansas City THE BROWNING who will be unleashing their unique eclectic blend of electronicore and deathcore. Also featured on this year’s two-day festival, is the return of Okanagan Black Metallers XUL (Vernon, BC) and Edmonton death metallers EYE OF HORUS along with first-time performances from Vancouver twin brother duo OPAL IN SKY, San Francisco’s outside-the-box prog metallers CYBORG OCTOPUS, plus the tech death fury of Riverside, CA’s ARKAIK among many more (full lineup listed below).

Festival weekend passes are on sale now at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca

(All tickets provide General Admission and grant access to the festival grounds, camping area, and arena from 9:00 AM on Friday, July 12, 2023, until 12:00 PM on Sunday, July 14, 2022. Free camping is included.)

“It’s one of the premier festivals of its kind in Canada, showcasing the biggest names in local, national, and international heavy metal music.” – Vancouver Sun

AMF 2024 Lineup:
Decrepit Birth (Santa Cruz, CA)
The Browning (Kansas City, MO)
Xul (Vernon, BC)
Opal In Sky (Vancouver, BC)
Cyborg Octopus (San Francisco, CA)
Eye Of Horus (Edmonton, AB)
Atrae Billis (Vancouver, BC)
Arkaik (Riverside, CA)
Bobybox (Orlando, FL)
Nott (Seattle, WA)
Dessiderium (Phoenix, AZ)
Odinfist (Armstrong, BC)
Misyrion (Vancouver, BC)
Death Machine (Kelowna, BC)
Satanic Tea Company (Calgary, AB)
Ravensun (Nanaimo, BC)
Crown Of Madness (Vancouver, BC)
Vaegon (Edmonton, AB)
Lynx (Calgary, AB)
Kelevra (Regina, SK)
Kings Rot (Calgary, AB)
Gregorious (Kamloops, BC)
Dendros (Kamloops, BC)
Thirteen Goats (Vancouver, BC)
Anomalist (Prince George, BC
Burn It All (Kamloops, BC)
Augur (Kamloops, BC)

The 2023 edition of Armstrong MetalFest broke attendance records again with its eclectic earth-shaking lineup that featured 28 bands performing on the two-day festival that included headliners LA thrashers WARBRINGER, San Francisco tech-death giants FALLUJAH, festival alumni Spokane, WA’s ENTERPRISE EARTH, and Los Angeles’ THE ZENITH PASSAGE, along with Denver’s H.P. Lovecraft extreme metallers VALE OF PNATH, and Edmonton’s Juno award-winning heavy metal champions STRIKER.

Since 2009 (minus pause years 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic), West Metal Entertainment and Armstrong Metalfest have not only fostered the talent of hundreds of local bands, but have imported well-known, international acts to the quiet, little Canadian town of Armstrong, British Columbia.

Each year hundreds of metalheads from Canada and the USA descend into the picturesque Okanagan Valley and under the blistering sun, they spend three days camping, taking in as much metal over two days, participating in wrestling events, scavenger hunts, and catching up with their metal family.

The festival has seen such renowned headliners as Kataklysm, Cattle Decapitation, Archspire, Nekrogoblikon, Origin, Rivers of Nihil, and Beyond Creation as well as emerging artists from across North America. At the end of the revelry, the festival disappears without a trace, leaving the landscape as pristine as it has always been.

West Metal Entertainment is a non-profit society that not only puts on the Armstrong Metal Festival every year in Armstrong, B.C., it gives bands opportunities to play at different venues throughout the region including all-ages shows, to encourage musical passion in kids as well as adults.

Partners:
WCMFA
AlumaPro Welding & Fabrication Ltd
Vox and Hops
Rancho Vignola
Creative BC
Province of BC
Shepherds Hardware
Askews Foods
ACE Containers
Asher Media Relations
Staggs Head
Sunbelt Rentals
Bravewords
Absolute Underground Mag
Broken Neck Radio
V13
Metal-Rules
Ghost Cult Magazine
This Day In Metal
Valstar Electric
Voets

For more info:
Armstrongmetalfest.ca
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter

Festival Press Materials HERE.

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What the press is saying:

“Armstrong Metalfest brings aggressive music to the North Okanagan” – Global BC News

Kelowna Now: Armstrong Metal Festival Co-founder reflects on a decade of metal – Video Interview here.

CHBC – Global Okanagan: Metalheads celebrate a decade of gathering in Armstrong – Video Interview here.

Global Okanagan – Armstrong Metalfest brings aggressive music to the North Okanagan – Video here.

“In the past, metalheads had to travel to Germany to experience the rush of a big festival, such as Wacken Open Air. But local headbangers decided to bring that feeling home with Armstrong Metalfest.” – Vernon Morning Star

“Go Big or Stay at Home: Armstrong has that welcoming feeling for a rock show.” – The Valley Voice

“To witness such a gathering of talent is an absolute privilege, and for that fact alone, I will certainly be returning to Armstrong Metal Fest.” – Beatroute BC

“This festival is now going to be my yearly must-go-to event and if you’re a metal head that hasn’t attended or a curious metal voyeur, do yourself a favour and check it out, you will not regret it.” – Abort Mag

“The Armstrong Metalfest is one such event and has grown from its initial, humble beginnings seven years ago to be a regular mainstay, with its south-central BC location making for a popular summertime destination for fans and bands alike.” – Decibel Mag

Named one of the out-of-town music festivals worth the trip by The Vancouver Sun

“For metalheads, this is a great vacation where groups of all sizes can enjoy their favourite musical genre in a fun, energized environment. Not to mention, the camping!” – The Permanent Rain Press

“From farm to stadium: Armstrong Metal Fest’s humble beginnings” – Info News

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0 Rockshots Records – Finnish Prog DARKNESS IS MY CANVAS New Video “Bleed” off New Album “The End Of Times” out October 2024

June 3, 2024
by Asher
· Darkness Is My Canvas · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 3, 2024

Finnish Prog DARKNESS IS MY CANVAS New Video “Bleed” off New Album “The End Of Times” out October 2024

A few months ago, the Finnish rock band Darkness Is My Canvas was announced as a new addition to the Rockshots Records roster with the release of the first single from their upcoming album called “The End of Times”, which is scheduled to debut in October 2024. Today, they are excited to unveil their newest single “Bleed”.

Darkness Is My Canvas seamlessly blends elements of rock with modern prog sounds, offering at the same time a melodious, immersive, and lively musical experience. Drawing inspiration from the complexities of everyday life, Darkness Is My Canvas infuses its music with themes of resilience, introspection, and hope.

Musically, “Bleed” embodies the classic Darkness Is My Canvas sound, traversing from enchanting melodies to surprising rhythmic complexities. Melodic guitar passages by Panu lead the listener toward anthemic choruses, while robust drumming provides a sturdy foundation for the song’s narrative, brought to life by Pete’s impassioned vocals.

“Originally featured on Darkness Is My Canvas’ debut EP, “Monsters,” in 2022, “Bleed” quickly ascended to become a staple in our live performances. However, as we embarked on the recording journey for our upcoming album, “The End Of Times,” slated for release in October 2024, it became evident that “Bleed” justified a new perspective. With detail-oriented re-recording, the song gained new life during this process, and now it sounds like what we originally envisioned. We added more grit to almost every part of it, and re-vamped guitars, bass, and drums. We created the soundscape more on par with other songs to be released from the album.” adds the band.

“Bleed” is a song filled with beautiful guitar melodies and airy synthesizers. The chorus is epically melodic and easy to sing along to. Then, in the middle of the track, it ventures into some really bizarre musical territories – some might even find references to Radiohead’s Kid A album… Before it returns to a stadium-sized chorus as if nothing weird happened. The biggest differences in the remake are in the vocal harmonies towards the end of the song where there’s also a subtle nod towards Def Leppard. The theme of the song is self-harm, based on experiences within the band’s close circle.

The video for the song was created with super-talented and mastermind Anita Emphis.

Watch and listen to “Bleed” at

VIDEO – https://youtu.be/Az_Z4fwZwmw

LISTEN – https://lnk.to/fDfmFo

For those who appreciate bands like Muse, Ghost, and My Chemical Romance, prepare to rock out with Darkness Is My Canvas!

Darkness Is My Canvas is:

Pete – Lead Vocals
Panu – Guitars
Fellu – Bass Guitar
Juza – Drums

For more info:
Rockshots.eu
https://www.facebook.com/darknessismycanvas/
https://www.instagram.com/darknessismycanvas/

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0 Rockshots Records – Out Now! Brazil’s AURO CONTROL Unveils New Album “The Harp”

June 1, 2024
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· Auro Control (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 31, 2024

Out Now! Brazil’s AURO CONTROL Unveils New Album “The Harp”

Auro Control is a new Brazilian band dedicated to excellent Prog/Power Metal, today they released their debut album titled “The Harp”. Led by vocalist Lucas de Ouro, the band comprises a talented lineup including bassist Thiago “Bonga” Baumgarten, guitarist Lucas Barnery, drummer Davi Britto, and guitarist Diego Pires. With their fast, precise, melodic, virtuous, and energetic sound, Auro Control delivers an amazing auditory experience that leaves a lasting impression.

“The Harp” is an ambitious album, uniting the greatness of Power Metal with the depth of Prog Metal and the richness of percussion from Bahia-Brazil, resulting in a unique and surprising sound. The album, recorded at Estúdio Fusão in São Paulo and produced by Thiago Bianchi, will feature the participation of Bianchi himself (Noturnall, ex-Shaman), Aquiles Priester (W.A.S.P., ex-Angra), Felipe Andreoli (Angra), Bahian singer Aiace, and Metal icon Jeff Scott Soto. In its Japanese version, the album will feature the exclusive bonus track: Inside the Mirror.

The album is full of songs showcasing their main influences and delivering energizing anthems with messages that encourage introspection and reflection. As the album unfolds, listeners are taken on a journey through the subjectivity of the human soul, with moments of power and complexity interspersed with Brazilian percussion and Northeastern rhythms.

The lyrics draw inspiration from dark moments and overcoming difficulties, serving as reflections and invitations to find one’s spotlight in life. Metaphors of battling loneliness and transformation resonate throughout, emphasizing the importance of willpower and courage.

For fans of bands like Angra, Stratovarius, Helloween, Symphony X, and Dream Theater, “The Harp” offers a refreshing and mature debut album that combines technical prowess with beautiful melodies and melodic ideas. It’s a compelling fusion of Power Metal classics and the rhythmic traditions of northeastern Brazil, marking Auro Control as a band to watch in the metal scene.

LISTEN: https://lnk.to/aurocontrol

ALBUM ORDER – https://bit.ly/4aDZjol

Music Video – Auro Control feat. Jeff Scott Soto – Not Alone – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBJmcrLavSg

Music Video – Auro Control feat. Aquiles Priester – Rise of the Phoenix – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUeWfxZNBKg

Track Listing:
1 – Aurum Regium
2 – Feel The Fire
3 – Not Alone (feat. Jeff Scott Soto)
4 – Rise of the Phoenix (feat. Aquiles Priester)
5 – The Harp (feat. Aiace & Felipe Andreoli)
6 – Afterglow
7 – Head Up High
8 – Conception
9 – Runner
10 – Breaking Silence (feat. Thiago Bianchi)

Auro Control is:
Lucas de Ouro – Vocals
Lucas Barnery – Guitars
Diego Pires – Guitars
Thiago Baumgarten – Bass
Davi Britto – Drums

For more info:
Rockshots.eu | https://www.facebook.com/aurocontrol | https://www.instagram.com/aurocontrol/

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0 SPREAD THIN Wipe The Floor With Aggression And Hostility In “Factory Job” Off Upcoming Album “World of Snakes” Out July 2024

May 31, 2024
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· Music News · Spread Thin

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Montreal, QC – May 31, 2024

SPREAD THIN Wipe The Floor With Aggression And Hostility In “Factory Job” Off Upcoming Album “World of Snakes” Out July 2024

Spread Thin is Wisconsin, USA’s explosive hardcore quartet and they are set to release their hostile debut full-length album “World of Snakes” on July 26th. In anticipation, they are premiering today, the video single “Factory Job”, a gritty and succinct look at the band’s unique blend of powerviolence, grind, and sludge that will draw in new fans and please existing ones. The band had this to say about the single:

“Working in a factory sucks. It’s very straining on your body, tedious, and downright cruel sometimes. You may end up working one for years and years until boom one day you get to retire. By that point, your body will more than likely be so worn out you don’t get to enjoy life at that point. This song is just a venting session for anyone out there who has had it, and damn near at the point where sanity is getting hard to maintain.”

“Factory Job” encapsulates the dynamic and speed fluctuations that define “World of Snakes”, and offers a powerful introduction to the band’s sound and sets the stage for the subsequent singles. Most songs on this record were written in a live atmosphere, with riffs and ideas developed together as a band, and Spread Thin aims to create an aggressive record with no filler, and they believe “World of Snakes” achieves that goal.

The band’s relentless practice and dedication to a tight rhythm section, cutting through chainsaw guitar tones and barking vocals, ensure their live shows are a must-see for any hardcore fan. They are recommended for fans of Weekend Nachos, Gel, and Spy.

Watch and listen to “Factory Job” via its premiere on Hardcore Worldwide – https://youtu.be/7AC7RZjfdGI

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3X72VuW

“World of Snakes” is due out on July 26, 2024, and is available for pre-order at https://spreadthin608.bandcamp.com.

“World Of Snakes” Record Release Shows
July 27 – Sparta, WI – Barney Community Center
July 28 – Milwaukee, WI – Falcon Bowl

Track Listing:
1 – So Much Hate (2:00)
2 – Factory Job (2:00)
3 – Gaslit (1:52)
4 – Know What’s Bullshit? (2:17)
5 – Unjustified (1:01)
6 – Friendly Deception (3:17)
7 – Nailed (2:05)
8 – Moodswings (1:29)
9 – Listen Up! (2:23)
Album Length (18:17)

More info: https://linktr.ee/spreadthin608

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“Undergirded with dark and heavy currents of storming sound, “IDGAF” comes as a fierce, crushing, and relentless assault on your ear drums and leaves you crawing for more!” – Idioteq (2022)

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0 Canada’s SUPERMODEL TAXIDERMY Thrash/Punk/Hardcore EP “At What Cost” Is Available Now! + Alberta Show Dates

May 31, 2024
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· Music News · Supermodel Taxidermy

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Montreal, QC – May 31, 2024

Canada’s SUPERMODEL TAXIDERMY Thrash/Punk/Hardcore EP “At What Cost” Is Available Now!

L-R – Reilly Williams – Drums, Shawn Maynard – Guitar, Lead Vox, Mike Cheney – Bass, Vox)

Photo Credit – Cole Williams

With breakneck thrash fury comes Canada’s Supermodel Taxidermy and their second EP “At What Cost”, releasing today (May 31st) on physical CD to follow its digital release on April 26th via Punishment 18 Records. With a track record of turning heads and pushing boundaries, they promise to deliver an electrifying blend of intense riffs, powerful vocals, and unbridled energy that will leave listeners craving for more. The band comments on what to expect:

“This album is going to exceed the expectations of our early listeners while also adding dynamics with new elements that we decided to enforce all over the record. Things such as Cheney’s crushing vocals. We do a lot of back-and-forth vocals on this record. This record was made to catch your ears with its intense guitar hooks, heavy drums, and catchy bass lines all while keeping your attention to the lyrical topics at hand.”

Lyrically, the majority of this album looks at death; a lot of the writings question the cause and effect of vices and the wrong choices that can be made throughout our lives. Musically this album is fast and heavy as hell. Supermodel Taxidermy wanted to have it throwing left hooks repeatedly, there are not many moments on this record when it gives you a break.

The band was formed after an overwhelming response to the EP “A Whorer Story”, which was intended to be a one-off solo record, and since then they have been staking a claim for themselves in the local scene. The album, ten tracks coming in at just under half an hour, was produced by Rob Lawless and mixed/mastered by Terry Paholek, showcasing the band’s commitment to delivering an exciting listening experience. This thrash metal and hardcore punk collision is recommended for fans of Iron Reagan, Dayglo Abortions, and Slayer.

Supermodel Taxidermy‘s new album “At What Cost” is available digitally and for CD at the following links:

https://www.punishment18records.com/

https://supermodeltaxidermy.bandcamp.com/album/at-what-cost

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/supermodeltaxidermy/at-what-cost

Skateboard – https://supermodeltaxidermy.bandcamp.com/merch/skateboard

Music Video – “Lipstick” – https://youtu.be/tXN5iZKqg5o

Upcoming Shows:
June 7 – Fort McMurray, AB – Syncrude Atheteltic Park – Rock The Rails (Headlining + Album Release Party
June 15 – Medicine Hat, AB – Alternative Waves Festival – Mainliners Pub – info
Aug 4 – Lethbridge, AB – The Slice – info w/ Ripcordz

Track Listing:
1) Wake Up 1:56
2) Exorcist For Beer 3:21
3) Clinics 3:20
4) Lipstick 2:54
5) Blood Painted Dash 3:16
6) Gage 1:48
7)Kevlar 3:10
8)The Hanging Tree 3:17
9) Subliminal 3:12 (Suicidal Tendencies Cover)
10) Death Dealer 3:37
Total Length 29:55

Supermodel Taxidermy is:
Shawn Maynard – Guitar & Vocals
Michael Cheney – Bass & Back Up Vocals
Reilly Williams – Drums

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/supermodelmodeltaxidermy | https://www.instagram.com/supermodeltaxidermy

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“‘A Whorer Story’ sounds like a crossover album, fans of the genre are bound to get on board with it and whilst there isn’t anything really new, it does set the stage for the remainder of their career.” – Metal Digest (2022)

“Supermodel Taxidermy takes skate punk, hardcore, and thrash to the next level with loud riffs, catchy lyrics, and infectious energy. They released the EP A Whorer Story in January, but they’ve returned with a new, standalone single. The latest track, “Blood Painted Dash,” is ready to make your ears pop!” – Canadian Beats (2022)

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0 Rockshots Records – VICOLO INFERNO Unleash Video “Suspended” Off Third Studio Album “Circles” Out Now!

May 31, 2024
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· Music News · Vicolo Inferno (Rockshots Records)

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Montreal, QC – May 31, 2024

VICOLO INFERNO Unleash Video “Suspended” Off Third Studio Album “Circles” Out Now!

VICOLO INFERNO, one of the latest signings for Rockshots Records roster is proud to release their third studio album “Circles” today. Instinctive, energetic, melodic, dark, and intense, “Circles” is the quartet’s most mature and experimental recording to date.

“Circles” like its predecessor dances among various colors of the soul, from the most intimate and convoluted to the angry, to the amused and ironic. The track listing was chosen to guide the listener through a journey. The writing process for this record has been consolidated for years, although somewhat against the current.

“We are “romantic supporters” of songwriting in the rehearsal room. We always start from a vocal line or a guitar riff, and if there is inspiration, the first version is laid down, which is then refined and shaped over time like a piece of wood by a sculptor.” says the band. “It is said that the third album is canonically the one of awareness; it is certainly the one in which we put more care into arranging the songs, where we experimented with some stylistic figures never used by us before, both in music and in singing. For once, we would like to venture to say that we think it is our best album (although it is always difficult to say which child you love most) for ideas and execution, but as always, the hope is to reach the audience, which will be the judge in deciding whether our feelings hit the mark or not.”

The band describes this new single “Suspended” as a social critique stating that “The attention span of society for any content or experience is just a few seconds but our stories are too complex to be summarized in a few words.”

Listen to “Suspended” at the following Link:

VISUALISER – https://youtu.be/FNE-GfP_CWg

Recommended for fans of Alice in Chains, Black Sabbath, and Black Stone Cherry “Circles” is due out today and is available for digital platforms plus CD orders at the following links below:

LISTEN / ORDER: https://lnk.to/vicircles

UPCOMING SHOWS:
31.05 live @ Ziggy club (Torino) supporting Crying Steel e Vicious Rumors
10.06 Album Release Party @ dolce vita (Imola)

Track Listing:
1. Hidden
2. Suspended
3. Sneeze In A Mob
4. Pieces
5. Wine Drops
6. Cold Surface
7. The Gift
8. Gummy Bears
9. Handle With S(Care)
10. The Circle

More info: Rockshots.eu | Facebook.com/vicoloinferno | Instagram.com/vicolo_inferno

VICOLO INFERNO BIOGRAPHY:

In 1504, an alley in “Forum Cornelii” (Imola, Bologna, Italy) wrote its history in blood: a bloody battle left its mark on the popular imagination and forever transformed the name of that narrow cobblestone path into “VICOLO INFERNO”.

In 2003, the encounter of the two founding members of the band Igor and Marco led shortly after to the release of their first demo “FIRE COVERZ.”

By 2005, the desire to propose original music production began to emerge, and the first 4 songs were collected in the EP demo “HELL’S ALLEY.”

The following years were marked by intense live activity, band contests, and recognitions.

In 2013, the band signed a contract with logic(il)logic Records for the release of their debut album “HOURGLASS.” Live promotion lasted throughout the year, reaching England in March 2014 with 6 dates.

In 2016, with the addition of Wallace on bass, the band completed the composition and recording of their 2nd album “STRAY IDEALS,” once again for logic IL logic Records.

Currently, the band, enriched by the new drummer Renzo Cuomo, has finished recording their 3rd album “CIRCLES,” set to be released on May 31, 2024, for Rockshots Records.

LINE UP:
Igor Piattesi – Vocals
Marco Campoli – Guitars
Wallace – Bass
Renzo Cuomo – Drums

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