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Category: Odium

0 Ondes Chocs – Dans la Fosse aux Promos – Odium, Pyramids On Mars, Saints of Death

  • October 1, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Odium · Pyramids On Mars · Saints of Death

http://ondeschocs.com/dans-la-fosse-aux-promos-24/

0 NEWS: Canadian Metallers ODIUM Offer Free Download ‘Return To Form’ From Upcoming Album ‘Terraform’ Due Out Oct 23rd

  • September 24, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Odium

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC –  September 24, 2015

ALBUM/CD PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED at ashermedia[@]gmail.com

For fans of Killswitch Engage, Soilwork, Tool, In Flames, Lamb of God, Fiver Finger Death Punch

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Canadian Metallers ODIUM Offer Free Download ‘Return To Form’ From Upcoming Album ‘Terraform’ Due Out Oct 23rd

L-R – Joe Mullen – Drums | Bo Louther – Guitar | Andrew Fullerton – Vocals | Marc Dobson – Guitar | Jake Fortney – Bass/Vocals (Photo Credit – SUPERMANIAK)

Song Stream – Failure II – Listen here

      ODIUM has been operating out of Hanover, Ontario producing dark, yet melodic metal layered with fast-paced gruff bellows, resonating vocals, and pounding instrumentals for nearly a decade. After releasing an EP, two full-length records plus line up change, the band is gearing up for their third album ‘Terraform’ due outon October 23, 2015 and before its release they are offering fans a FREE DOWNLOAD of their latest single ‘Return To Form’ at the following link: https://odium1.bandcamp.com.
Album Pre-Order (available Oct 2)- https://www.kt8merch.com/store/pages/18414/Odium.htm 
Upcoming Show Dates:
Sept 25 – KOI FEST 2015 – Kitchener, ON – Event info here (set time 4:40PM@ Ticketscene.ca Stage at Capers, 1 Queen St. N. )
Nov 20 – Richmond Tavern – London, ON – Event info here

Track Listing: Odium – Terraform
1. Odyssey (2:26)
2. Feral Inversion (5:04)
3. Centipedes (3:43)
4. Return to Form (4:26)
5. Delusion (4:18)
6. Dead (4:16)
7. Failure II (4:17)
8. Obsolete (4:46)
9. The Cell (4:48)
10. Redemption (3:48)
11. Displacement of Hope (6:00)
Album Length: 47:57

About:

ODIUM’s goal is to write heavy and melodic music, while constantly developing their style from album to album. The instrumentals lend their tone and energy to invite more versatility in the vocals in each song. Their passion for performing live and incredible stage energy has allowed them to open for Alexisonfire, The Agonist, Beneath the Massacre, Divinity, Moneen, and Fuck the Facts.

The lyrics invite listeners to take a journey through despair, while the bass and drums drive the rhythm, the guitars straddle the line between pure aggression and melodic riffs. For ODIUM there has always been a pattern of evolution over the past few years that allows them to continuously create multi-genre influenced music. The band is comprised of Joe Mullen, Jake Fortney, Andrew Fullerton, Bo Louther, Marc Dobson, who have come from various bands such as Archaea/Willfall.

The bands name is defined as ‘disgraceful hate’ however after the past 10 years they have come to see the band name relating directly to perseverance. ODIUM has a foundation of trust which creates a bond likened to that of a brotherhood. The dedication and teamwork within the band is based on respect, and because the internal bond is so strong they are able to create a meaningful connection with fans.

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“Standouts like the album’s opening title track pit detuned, jud-judding six-strings and double-kick drum rhythms with singer Thomas Emmans’s varied vocal styles, which run from Maynard James Keenan-styled creep-crooning to esophagus-annihilating screams.” – Exclaim!

“Loud and fast but also melodic and complex,  fan of acts like Killswitch Engage and Lamb of God will not be disappointed.” – London Metro News

“Odium are very good at what they do, namely melodic Death Metal. This Canadian quintet have a lot going for them…competent and execute the form very well… There are some nice orchestrated atmospheric moments such as at the beginning of ‘Insomina’” – Metal-Rules.com

“Odium posses very distinctive and strong melodic leanings, catchy riffing and undeniable prowess on the performing front – especially with the clean/growl vocal trade-off and the tight rhythm section….cuts like the thrashy “Viral By Nature”, “Within the Distraction” and the title track, perfectly blend with the more expansive sound of “No Way Out” and the melancholic quasi-ballad “The Descent” among others to deliver a decently solid piece of modern Metal. ” – PureGrainAudio.com

“The thing with a band like Odium is that they know how to walk that line between full on heavy, thrashed out metal and melody. It’s definitely their style, but they only seem to turn it on where it’s necessary, and that speaks to a much wider audience.” – Juliette Jagger – AlanCross.ca

0 EPK – Odium – Terraform (2015) – Release Date: Oct 23, 2015

  • September 20, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Odium

Odium – Terraform (2015 – Release Date: Oct 23, 2015

Contact: PR Rep – Jon Asher – ashermedia(@)gmail.com

Radio Tracking: radiotrackingashermedia(@)gmail.com

For fans of Soilwork, Lamb of God, Darkest Hour, Scar Symmetry

 Tour Dates | Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation | Youtube | Myspace

Soundcloud | CBC 3 | Bandcamp | iTunes | HMV

Album Order – https://www.kt8merch.com/store/pages/18414/Odium.htm 

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

“A very entertaining and intelligent.. from the time I pushed play to the time It all stopped. This album feel’s like a breathe of fresh air within Metal, they have a dynamic presence and conveyance about them.” – Taste of Khaos

“The songs on this album are what you’d expect from a fantastic Metal band. Songs like ‘The Cell’ and ‘Redemption’ are the essence of Metal and the tip of the anarchist iceberg. Overall, ‘Terraform’, is a brilliant album that’s full of neck breaking explosions and hair tangling insanity.” – 925 Rebellion

Odium- Terraform - Album Cover High Res 2015

Track Listing: Odium – Terraform
1. Odyssey (2:26)
2. Feral Inversion (5:04)
3. Centipedes (3:43)
4. Return to Form (4:26)
5. Delusion (4:18)
6. Dead (4:16)
7. Failure II (4:17)
8. Obsolete (4:46)
9. The Cell (4:48)
10. Redemption (3:48)
11. Displacement of Hope (6:00)
Album Length: 47:57

Album Credits:
– All songs written, arranged, performed, and produced by Odium
– Lyrics by Andrew Fullerton and Bo Louther
– Guitars, bass, and drums recorded by Joe Mullen at Joedown Studios, Hanover, Ontario
– Vocals recorded by Greg Dawson at BWC Studios, Brampton, Ontario
– Mixed and mastered by Greg Dawson
– Piano, strings, and sound design by Bo Louther
– Guest solo on ” the Cell” by Greg Dawson
– Artwork by Mikio Murakami at Silent Q Design
Band and Live Line Up:
Joe Mullen – Drums
Bo Louther – Guitars
Marc Dobson – Guitars
Jake Fortney – Bass
Andrew Fullerton – Vocals

ODIUM - Press Photo - 2014 - Credit - SUPERMANIAKL-R – Joe Mullen – Drums | Bo Louther – Guitar | Andrew Fullerton – Vocals | Marc Dobson – Guitar | Jake Fortney – Bass/Vocals (Photo Credit – SUPERMANIAK) [Download High Res Photo]

   

ODIUM has been operating out of Hanover, Ontario producing dark, yet melodic metal layered with fast-paced gruff bellows, resonating vocals, and pounding instrumentals for nearly a decade. After releasing an EP and two full-length records, the band has been gearing for their third album ‘Terraform’ due out on October 23, 2015.(http://odium1.bandcamp.com/http://www.kt8merch.com/store/pages/18414)

Their goal is to write heavy and melodic music, while constantly developing their style from album to album. The instrumentals lend their tone and energy to invite more versatility in the vocals in each song. Their passion for performing live and incredible stage energy has allowed them to open for Alexisonfire, The Agonist, Beneath the Massacre, Divinity, Moneen, and Fuck the Facts.

The lyrics invite listeners to take a journey through despair, while the bass and drums drive the rhythm, the guitars straddle the line between pure aggression and melodic riffs. For ODIUM there has always been a pattern of evolution over the past few years that allows them to continuously create multi-genre influenced music. The band is comprised of Joe Mullen, Jake Fortney, Andrew Fullerton, Bo Louther, Marc Dobson, who have come from various bands such as Archaea/Willfall.

The bands name is defined as ‘disgraceful hate’ however after the past 10 years they have come to see the band name relating directly to perseverance. ODIUM has a foundation of trust which creates a bond likened to that of a brotherhood. The dedication and teamwork within the band is based on respect, and because the internal bond is so strong they are able to create a meaningful connection with fans.

“It is clear that Odium knows how to be heavy and they utilize it exactly where it is most needed…This album is perfect for those who want to take a step back from the unrelenting aggression of many metal bands out there and appreciate that beauty and anger can harmonize.” – TheNewReview.net

“Standouts like the album’s opening title track pit detuned, jud-judding six-strings and double-kick drum rhythms with singer Thomas Emmans’s varied vocal styles, which run from Maynard James Keenan-styled creep-crooning to esophagus-annihilating screams.” – Exclaim!

“Melodic and brutal, the music of Odium’s sophomore album is nothing less than one of the most technically precise Metal albums it has been my pleasure to listen to….The songs of ‘Burning the Bridges’ are spectacular; a mix of brutality and poetry; songs like “Blue Channel” and “Viral by Nature” are among my favorites, on a disc loaded with powerful standout material. Like Metal? Get this. Odium: Burning the Bridges to Nowhere – 9/10” – Confront Magazine

“Loud and fast but also melodic and complex,  fan of acts like Killswitch Engage and Lamb of God will not be disappointed.” – London Metro News

“If you have any appreciation technically brilliant, intelligent and mature, massively heavy modern metal then do not miss out on Burning The Bridges To Nowhere. Odium are definitely a band to watch.” – RawNerve Zine

“Odium are very good at what they do, namely melodic Death Metal. This Canadian quintet have a lot going for them…competent and execute the form very well… There are some nice orchestrated atmospheric moments such as at the beginning of ‘Insomina’” – Metal-Rules.com

“Odium posses very distinctive and strong melodic leanings, catchy riffing and undeniable prowess on the performing front – especially with the clean/growl vocal trade-off and the tight rhythm section….cuts like the thrashy “Viral By Nature”, “Within the Distraction” and the title track, perfectly blend with the more expansive sound of “No Way Out” and the melancholic quasi-ballad “The Descent” among others to deliver a decently solid piece of modern Metal. ” – PureGrainAudio.com

” Right from the opening title track one knows exactly what they’re getting: hard hitting riffs with great rhythm, solid production so everything can be heard, and a dual assault of bellowing snarls with dark and brooding clean vocals that can send shivers down one’s spine…the biggest surprise is the closing “The Descent” which trades the angry, aggressive sound for a soft, almost classical sounding Rock ballad. Here fans get to see the more emotional side that was probably buried in all the screaming, and for new fans it may feel out of place, but one cannot argue that this is the ‘hardest hitting track’ on the album, as it aims right for the heart. Whether one likes Metal or Rock in general, there’s a bit of something here for everyone, as with the entire release of ‘Burning The Bridges To Nowhere.'” – Brutalism.com

“the album is a beast that roars anthem after anthem mixing traditional metal guitar solos, Gothenburg tones, and the grunting / singing combination” – MetalForces Magazine

“Without a doubt this is one of the better modern melo-death metal albums out this year and the uniqueness within their sound should help to attract new listeners. Album number two is exceptional and now I wait in earnest for their next release. I am sure it’s going to be as stunning as this one is. ” – Blistering.com

“Odium have delivered a strong release with their second album “The Burning Bridges To Nowhere”. Strong melodic riffing leads, strong driving rhythm, strong death vocals along with delicate clean vocals that melt into a great sound garment and make this album interesting. 8/10″ – Metal-Glory.de

“They forge fast and pulsating melodic metal in the vein of In Flames, with biting verses akin to Lamb of God. Vocalist Tom Emmans rips through the tracks, delivering highs, lows and clean singing for the choruses…What sets them apart from other metal bands is their song structure, having uniquely arranged melodies that correspond with stadium and arena-like choruses. Imagine Tool ditching their progressive style and forming a supergroup with Unearth.” – The Link (Concordia University students newspaper – Montreal)

“To be radio satisfactory, a melodic catch has to be present to appeal to the half-distracted listener. That is demonstrated in vocalist Tom Emmans’ clean singing during the album’s choruses. His sound is haunting and pure, like Maynard Keenan, but doesn’t whine. Not every metal vocalist can sing, growl and screech successfully and be aesthetically brutal. This is a key aspect as to why new Odium fans will fawn over them.” – Journal & Courier Daily (West Lafayette, IN)

“The thing with a band like Odium is that they know how to walk that line between full on heavy, thrashed out metal and melody. It’s definitely their style, but they only seem to turn it on where it’s necessary, and that speaks to a much wider audience.” – Juliette Jagger – AlanCross.ca

“Odium are a Canadian band that just released their smoking album “Burning the Bridges to Nowhere”. The band sound like a mix of Killswitch Engage, In Flames and Tool. Unlike most generic metalcore that you hear nowadays, Odium actually have the chops and the hooky songs to make it big. Think metalcore is crap or “false” metal? Listen to “Burning the Bridges to Nowhere” and you will be converted to Odium’s music.”  – Scratch The Surface

“Odium’s sophomore release is high on energy and features plenty of “impact is imminent” thrash moments that are easy enough for the listener to latch onto. “Burning The Bridges To Nowhere” is a recommended release.” – Heavy Metal Time Machine

“Playing a familiar form of modern metal that will appeal to fans of Killswitch Engage, All That Remains…” – TeethofTheDivine.com

“Burning the Bridges to Nowhere” has a constant flow and keeps the energy high and octane filled…” – XplosiveMetal.com

“This is where Walkerton’s Odium come in. What Scar Symmetry has achieved for European sensibilities, this band has achieved for the North American taste. In the vocal department, Tom Emmans alternates between a guttural rasp not unlike a more guttural Jamey Jasta, and clean vocals that are serviceable and familiar in a modern rock mold. The guitarists, Andrew Fullerton and Bo Louther, also familiar melo-death tricks to the show, reminding one primarily of At the Gates. The rythm section, bassist Dale Burrows and drummer Joe Mullen, does some really solid, supremely heavy things that keep the tunes grounded firmly in DM. Fantastic double kick work and bass licks that keep pace and perfectly fill the pocket between the guitars and the drums.” – Matt Miller’s Metal Militia Blog

“Fans of Killswitch Engage or All That Remains will enjoy Odium’s second offering…There is a lot to enjoy here, admirers of thrash metal will appreciate the chugging guitar riffs and Slipknot devotees will enjoy the heavy drum patterns. A softer side also develops through the album with ‘Blue Channel’ and ‘The Descent’. Together with some orchestral moments they provide a welcome listening break within the record. The more sombre moments of “Burning Bridges To Nowhere” point towards Tool in many ways, including a dazzling vocal segway in “Claw My Eyes Out”.” – ThisIsNotAScene.com

“You are getting your money’s worth with this album. Anyone even remotely interested in melodic metal will quickly fall in love with Odium. Odium has taken a genre that is so often devoid of beauty and filled it to the brim with melody and substance without compromising their metal roots. ” – TheNew Review.net (review for debut album At the Bottom)

“…At The Bottom is quite an impressive debut..” – Blistering.com (review for debut album At the Bottom)

 
Shared stage w/

Fuck The Facts, Cryptopsy, Alexisonfire, The Agonist, Threat Signal, Baptized In Blood, Beneath The Massacre, Divinity, Arise and Ruin, Endast, Arkham Awaits, Today I Caught the Plague, The Empire Shall Fall

 
Past Tours & Festivals
2013 – Ontario /Quebec Tour (multiple times)
2013 – Ontario Alliance Tour w/ Aquila
2013 – Drummondville Metal Fest V
2012 – Ontario / Quebec Tour (multiple times)
2011 – Southern Ontario Metal Fest
2009 – Scene Fest (Hamilton, ON)

Discography

2012 – Burning The Bridges To Nowhere (Year of The Sun Records)

1. Burning The Bridges To Nowhere 05:10
2. Within The Distraction 05:18
3. Blue Channel 03:35
4. Viral By Nature 03:57
5. Insomnia 05:24
6. A Ghost Upstairs 03:16
7. Claw My Eyes Out 05:03
8. Identity Of The Doomed 04:52
9. No Way Out 04:19
10. The Descent 04:27

Release Date: April 24th 2012
LABEL: Year of the Sun Records                 
DISTRIBUTION: FAB     
CATALOG # YOTS 76149
UPC CODE # 8 44667 02418 0
 
• All songs performed by: Odium
• All songs written by: Odium except “The Descent” writtten by Thomas Ireland and Odium
• Produced by: Greg Dawson
• Mixed by: Greg Dawson
• Mastered by: Greg Dawson
• Single released: No Way Out, Insomnia, Burning the Bridges to Nowhere, Blue Channel, The Descent
• Available on: iTunes, HMV, Bandcamp
 
ALBUM LINE UP:
Vocals – Tom Emmans
Drums – Joe Mullen
Guitar – Bo Luther
Bass – Dale Burrows
Guitar – Andrew Fullerton

2009 – At The Bottom (Year of The Sun Records)

2006 – Glass Barricade (EP)

0 NEWS: Canada’s ODIUM Issue Studio Update; Offer Free Song Download ‘Centipedes’

  • April 1, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Odium

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

C#.514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 1,  2015

SONG PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

R.I.Y.L. = Killswitch Engage, Soilwork, Tool, In Flames, Lamb of God, Fiver Finger Death Punch

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Soundcloud | CBC 3 | Bandcamp | iTunes | HMV

Canada’s ODIUM Issue Studio Update; Offer Free Song Download ‘Centipedes’

L-R – Joe Mullen – Drums | Bo Louther – Guitar | Andrew Fullerton – Vocals | Marc Dobson – Guitar | Jake Fortney – Bass/Vocals (Photo Credit – SUPERMANIAK) [Download High Res Photo]

FREE Download – Centipedes – Bandcamp

Song Stream – Failure II – Souncloud | Youtube

     With three releases contributed to the metal world, 2012′s ‘Burning Bridges To Nowhere’, 2009′s debut album ‘At The Bottom’ produced by Greg Dawson (The End, Moneen, Choke) and 2006′s debut ‘Glass Barricade’, Canadian band Odium has established itself as a serious contender on the metal stage, delivering melodic, dark yet beautiful music and landing gigs with bands such as Fuck The Facts, Cryptopsy, Alexisonfire, The Agonist, Threat Signal, Baptized In Blood, Beneath The Massacre, Divinity and Arise and Ruin.

Following a short break from the industry to make some much needed changes, Odium is back with a new lineup and a sound that’s heavier and more defined as they begin recording on their self-produced third full-length record.

“This is a very exciting time for me,” says drummer Joe Mullen. “We have been working towards this for a long time. We initially tested out our abilities with our new track ‘Centipedes’ and I know that after combining our work with the sonic wizardry of Greg Dawson at BWC Studios (Moneen, The End), this will be a record we can be very proud of.”

FREE Download “Centipedes” from the upcoming album here:https://odium1.bandcamp.com

As the album comes together in the studio, Odium has no plans to slow down on the live performance front. They will be supporting Montreal metal force The Agonist at London’s APK on May 9th alongside Nothing Left For Tomorrow and Ataxia. Following the release of the upcoming album, they plan to perform as much as possible throughout Ontario while also considering opportunities for a U.S. run.

Show Dates:

May 9 – London, ON – The APK w/ The Agonist, Nothing Left For Tomorrow, Ataxia – Ticket info here.

For more info and to follow Odium, please visit these links:

https://www.facebook.com/odiummusic

http://www.twitter.com/odiummusic

http://odium1.bandcamp.com

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0 ODIUM Return With Premiere of New Song ‘ Failure II’ On PureGrainAudio + New Line Up

  • March 25, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Odium

SONG PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

R.I.Y.L. = Killswitch Engage, Soilwork, Tool, In Flames, Lamb of God, Fiver Finger Death Punch

 Tour Dates | Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation | Youtube | Myspace

Soundcloud | CBC 3 | Bandcamp | iTunes | HMV

ODIUM Return With Premiere of New Song ‘ Failure II’ On PureGrainAudio + New Line Up

L-R – Joe Mullen – Drums | Bo Louther – Guitar | Andrew Fullerton – Vocals | Marc Dobson – Guitar | Jake Fortney – Bass/Vocals (Photo Credit – SUPERMANIAK) [Download High Res Photo]

    With three releases contributed to the metal world, 2012′s ‘Burning Bridges To Nowhere’, 2009′s debut album ‘At The Bottom’ produced by Greg Dawson (The End, Moneen, Choke) and 2006′s debut ‘Glass Barricade’, Canadian band Odium has established itself as a serious contender on the metal stage, delivering melodic, dark yet beautiful music and landing gigs with bands such as Fuck The Facts, Cryptopsy, Alexisonfire, The Agonist, Threat Signal, Baptized In Blood, Beneath The Massacre, Divinity and Arise and Ruin.

Following a short break from the industry to make some much needed changes, Odium is back with a new lineup and a sound that’s heavier and more defined than ever as they unleash their new single ‘Failure II’ on PureGrainAudio.com at the following link.

– http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/odium-failure-ii-world-premiere-song-stream

“The break has definitely had a positive influence on us as a band,” says guitarist  and original founding member Bo Louther. “It has allowed us to step back and really just make music purely because we love it. Also, with a new vocalist comes a whole new dynamic [and] we’re open to experimenting a bit more.”

With a new full-length album in the works, Odium is gearing up to unleash material that’s set to be more aggressive than ever, but will still keep the band’s signature sound.

For more info and to follow Odium, please visit these links:

https://www.facebook.com/odiummusic

http://www.twitter.com/odiummusic

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-odium/

0 Muzikus – Reviews – Odium, Chariots of The Gods, Chosen, Sanktuary, BornBroken, Final Trigger, All Else Fails, Until Dawn

  • November 1, 2013
  • by Asher
  • · All Else Fails · BornBroken · Chariots of The Gods · Chosen · Final Trigger · Odium · Sanktuary · Until Dawn

Muzikus Reviews - Odium, COTG, Chosen, Sanktuary, BornBroken, Final Trigger, AEF, Until Dawn

0 Louder Than Hell – Interview – Odium

  • April 18, 2013
  • by Asher
  • · Odium

http://louderthanhell.net/bands/canada/odium/interviews/877/breaking-down-the-barricades

0 Odium #17 – Forever Deaf, 93.3 CFRU FM (GUELPH, ON) – top metal albums of 2012

  • March 21, 2013
  • by Asher
  • · Odium

Forever Deaf, 93.3 CFRU FM (GUELPH, ON) – top metal albums of 2012 as voted on by THEIR listeners.
Artist – Album – Label

1.       Between the Buried And Me – The Parallax II: the Future Sequence – Metal Blade

2.       Testament – Dark Roots Of Earth – Nuclear Blast

3.       Cannibal Corpse – Torture – Metal Blade

4.       Faceless – Autotheism – Sumerian

5.       Cattle Decapitation – Monolith Of Inhumanity – Metal Blade

6.       Gojira – L’Enfant Sauvage – Roadrunner

7.       Devin Townsend – Epicloud – Hevy Devy/Sony/InsideOut

8.       Sigh – In Somniphobia – Candlelight

9.       Baroness  – Yellow And Green – Relapse

10.   Periphery – Periphery II: This Time It’s Personal – Sumerian

11.   Diablo Swing Orchestra – Pandora’s Pinata – Sensory

12.   Napalm Death – Utilitarian – Century Media

13.   Kreator – Phantom Antichrist – Nuclear Blast

14.   Converge – All We Love We Leave Behind – Epitaph

15.   Overkill – The electric Age – E1

16.   Lamb Of God – Resolution – Epic

17.   Odium – Burning Bridges To Nowhere – Year Of the Sun

18.   Pig Destroyer – Book Burner – Relapse

19.   Dawn Bringer – Into  the Lair Of the Sun god – Profound Lore

20.   Woods Of Ypres –  Woods 5-Grey Skies and Electric Light – Earache

21.   Anaal Nathrakh – Vanitas – Candlelight

22.   Wretched – Son Of Perdition – Victory

23.   Sylosis – Monolith – Nuclear Blast

24.   Before the Dawn – Rise Of The Phoenix – Nuclear Blast

25.   Enslaved – Riitiir – Nuclear Blast

26.   Aborted – Global Flatline – Century Media

27.   The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza – Danza IIII: the Alpha/The Omega – Black Market

28.   Amoral – Beneath – The End

29.   As I Lay Dying – Awakened – Metal Blade

30.   Goatwhore – Blood For The Master – Metal Blade

31.   Ihsahn – Eremita – Candlelight

32.   Striker – Armed to the Teeth – Napalm

33.   Torche – Harmonicraft – Volcom

34.   White Chapel – s/t – Metal Blade

35.   3 Inches Of Blood – Long Live Heavy Metal – Century Media

36.   Architects – Daybreaker – Century Media

37.   Crystal Mess – Unholy Neckbreaker – s/r

38.   Veil Of Maya – Eclipse – Sumerian

39.   Blinded By Faith – Chernobyl Survivor – Galy

40.   Marduk – Serpent Sermon – Century Media

41.   Gallows – s/t – Venn Records

42.   Paradise Lost – Tragic Idol – Century Media

43.   Avatar – Black Waltz – E1

44.   Municipal Waste – Fatal Feast/Waste In Space – Nuclear Blast

45.   Grave – Endless Procession Of Souls – Century Media

46.   Job For A Cowboy – Demonocracy – Metal Blade

47.   Moonspell – Alpha Noir/Omega White – Napalm

48.   High On Fire – De Vermis Mysteriis – E1

49.   Dying Fetus – Reign Supreme – Relapse

50.   Rush – Clockwork Angels – Anthem

0 ODIUM Announce Ontario ALLIANCE TOUR w/ Deathpoint & Aquila

  • March 5, 2013
  • by Asher
  • · Odium

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ODIUM Announce Ontario ALLIANCE TOUR w/ Deathpoint & Aquila

LIVE LINE UP – L-R – Andrew Fullerton – Guitar | Tom Emmans – Vocals | Joe Mullen – Drums | Jake Fortney – Bass |  Bo Luther – Guitar (photo credit – Lana Nimmons – feinics.com)

     Melodic death metallers ODIUM who have aggressively toured across Ontario and Quebec over the last year in support of their latest emotionally charged and ripping album ‘Burning The Bridges To Nowhere’ are proud to announce they will be hitting the road once again for their headlining Ontario Alliance tour with Deathpoint and Aquila for the following dates in April.

‘Burning The Bridges To Nowhere’ – Album Stream – http://soundcloud.com/odium_music/sets/burning-the-bridges-to/

Music Video – ‘No Way Out’ – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_Avwi3xVQQ

Alliance Tour Dates:

4/19/13 Guelph – TBA*
4/20/13 Hanover – The Forum*
4/26/13 Hamilton – Club Absinthe
4/27/13 Toronto – Bovine Sex Club
5/3/13 Windsor – Coach & Horses
5/4/13 London – Brannan’s Bistro
*No Aquila

In additional news, the band is engaging fans with a stellar contest of FREE band swag!

Commenting via their facebook:

“The contest that we have to announce is going to be an ongoing one. We are looking for the best live shots of the band or pictures of you guys with Odium. Post the pictures on our facebook wall and if they are in fact among the best live shots or fan pics we will get in touch with you and hook you up with one (1) piece of free merch of your choice!! If you have pictures from past shows or hang outs with the band post ’em up. Otherwise, get your cameras ready and come on out to our upcoming shows and take our picture.”

Like ODIUM on facebook here

For more info on ODIUM, please visit these links.

Bandcamp: http://odium1.bandcamp.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/odiummusic

Twitter: @odiummusic

BIO:

Founded in 2006 by drummer Joe Mullen and vocalist Tom Emmans, ODIUM was born in order to create a focused project centered on the themes of growth and attrition. After being joined by bassist Dale Burrows and guitarists Bo Louther and Andrew Fullerton, it was clear the band was quickly becoming a cohesive group of musicians that had found their strengths in each other’s abilities to contribute to the writing process.

Most convincing is ODIUM’s arsenal of musical weapons that contribute to their overall sound, which was properly harnessed by Canadian producer Greg Dawson (The End, Moneen, Choke) on both ofODIUM‘s metal opus’ underlining the quintet’s penchant for writing metal songs that are as heartfelt as they are heavy with ODIUM’s emotional hybrid of epic crescendos and fiery heaviness.

Over the years, ODIUM has opened for such well known bands as Alexisonfire, The Agonist, Beneath the Massacre, Cryptopsy, Divinity, Moneen, Fuck the Facts, Fairwell to Freeway and Arise and Ruin.

Free Downloads 

Insomnia – http://yearofthesun.bandcamp.com/track/odium-insomnia

Identity of The Doomed – http://yearofthesun.bandcamp.com/track/odium-identity-of-the-doomed

Music Videos

‘At The Bottom’ – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad09pJ8vT84

‘Populations Zero’ – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78W6j1rZp8s

0 Melodic Metallers ODIUM Announce Fan Contest, Giving Away Band Merch!

  • February 26, 2013
  • by Asher
  • · Odium

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Melodic Metallers ODIUM Announce Fan Contest, Giving Away Band Merch!

LIVE LINE UP – L-R – Andrew Fullerton – Guitar | Tom Emmans – Vocals | Joe Mullen – Drums | Jake Fortney – Bass |  Bo Luther – Guitar (photo credit – Lana Nimmons – feinics.com)

     Coming off their recent Ontario and Quebec tour, Ontario melodic death metallers ODIUM are engaging fans with a stellar contest of FREE band swag!

Commenting via their facebook:

“The contest that we have to announce is going to be an ongoing one. We are looking for the best live shots of the band or pictures of you guys with Odium. Post the pictures on our facebook wall and if they are in fact among the best live shots or fan pics we will get in touch with you and hook you up with one (1) piece of free merch of your choice!! If you have pictures from past shows or hang outs with the band post ’em up. Otherwise, get your cameras ready and come on out to our upcoming shows and take our picture.”

Like ODIUM on facebook here

In additional news, ODIUM will be announcing spring tour dates in the coming week and are currently offering their latest track ‘Blue Channel’ for FREE DOWNLOAD exclusively on SMNNews.com at the following location here. The emotionally charged and ripping tune is from the band’s latest album ‘Burning The Bridges To Nowhere’.

‘Burning The Bridges To Nowhere’ – Album Stream – http://soundcloud.com/odium_music/sets/burning-the-bridges-to/

Music video – ‘No Way Out’ directed by Chad Archibald of Black Fawn Films (HED p.e., Kottonmouth Kings, Arise and Ruin, Farewell to Freeway).

Video Link – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_Avwi3xVQQ

odium - "no way out" a blanktv feature

For more info on ODIUM, please visit these links.

Bandcamp: http://odium1.bandcamp.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/odiummusic

Twitter: @odiummusic

BIO:

Founded in 2006 by drummer Joe Mullen and vocalist Tom Emmans, ODIUM was born in order to create a focused project centered on the themes of growth and attrition. After being joined by bassist Dale Burrows and guitarists Bo Louther and Andrew Fullerton, it was clear the band was quickly becoming a cohesive group of musicians that had found their strengths in each other’s abilities to contribute to the writing process.

Most convincing is ODIUM’s arsenal of musical weapons that contribute to their overall sound, which was properly harnessed by Canadian producer Greg Dawson (The End, Moneen, Choke) on both ofODIUM‘s metal opus’ underlining the quintet’s penchant for writing metal songs that are as heartfelt as they are heavy with ODIUM’s emotional hybrid of epic crescendos and fiery heaviness.

Over the years, ODIUM has opened for such well known bands as Alexisonfire, The Agonist, Beneath the Massacre, Divinity, Moneen, Fuck the Facts, Fairwell to Freeway and Arise and Ruin.

Free Downloads 

Insomnia – http://yearofthesun.bandcamp.com/track/odium-insomnia

Identity of The Doomed – http://yearofthesun.bandcamp.com/track/odium-identity-of-the-doomed

Music Videos

‘At The Bottom’ – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad09pJ8vT84

‘Populations Zero’ – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78W6j1rZp8s

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