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0 Metal Mundus – Vesperia – The Iron Tempests

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0 2015 Wacken Metal Battle Champions VESPERIA Posts Video of Winning Set; New EP ‘The Iron Tempests’

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2015 Wacken Metal Battle Champions VESPERIA Posts Video of Winning Set; New EP ‘The Iron Tempests’

Supporting Arkona, Heidevolk, Helsott – Toronto – Sept 11

The Western Tempests (Live in Niagara Falls) – Watch here.

The Western Tempests (Live in Montreal) – Watch here.

Music Video – Vesperia – Pints Held High- Watch here.

The Swordsman (Live in Toronto) – Watch here.

Crowned the 2015 international champions at the 11th annual Wacken Metal Battle during the world’s largest metal festival Wacken Open Air from July 30 – Aug 1st in Wacken Germany, which has an attendance of over 80,000 people. Canada’s epic metal quartet VESPERIA are sharing with fans, video of their 20 minute winning set at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lwkzc4zGUY.

vesperia - live at wacken open air 2015 [full hd set]

(Vesperia Win at International Wacken Metal Battle – Photo Credit: Ian Martin)

VESPERIA beat out 30 other competing countries (full list here) to win over international judges and fans, making their win the second for Canada out of the last three years the country has participated in the competition. 2013 saw Toronto’s CRIMSON SHADOWS take 1st place and Montreal’s MUTANK represent Canada in 2014.

Bassist/ vocalist Morgan Rider comments:

“We are extremely excited to accept the title of the 2015 international Wacken battle champions. There have been many ups and downs on this trip so far, but we have encountered so many amazing people, bands, press and organizers. Thank you SO MUCH for making this happen for us!”

Top 5 Standings:

1. Place: Canada – Vesperia

2. Place: Israel – Walkways

3. Place: Middle East – Blaakyum

4. Place: United Kingdom – Metaprism

5. Place: Denmark – Savage Machine

As 1st place winners, VESPERIA will receive the following:

*Wacken Foundation – The Wacken Foundation will support the first placed band with a trophy money of 5000€.

*Vision backdrops

Stage kit

5 x 3 m backdrop

2 sideups 85 x 200 cm

Bass drum print

*Pearl – Complete Pearl VBA kit

*Washburn – Washburn PXS20FRTBB

*Randall – Randall RD5H

*Markbass – Little Mark III

*Carl Martin – CARL MARTIN Single Plexitone

*Paiste – Alpha Brillant Metal Set 14/17/18/20+10Splash*

*Marshall – Marshall Fridge

(other prize details can be found here)

VESPERIA was crowned 2015 Canadian champion after performing in the national final alongside MEDEVIL (Vancouver), BLEED (Edmonton), ENDLESS CHAOS (Winnipeg), MIDNIGHT MALICE (Toronto), NORDHEIM (Quebec City) who represented the top six metal talents out of 120 competing bands from ten participating cities across Canada. The final took place on June 6th at Opera House in Toronto, ON and was judged by Annihilator’s Jeff Waters and Mike Harshaw, Noel Peters (Inertia Entertainment), Lindsay Schoolcraft (Cradle of Filth), Tim Henderson (BraveWords) and David Bottrill (Producer, Mixer).

VESPERIA‘s new EP ‘The Iron Tempests’ was released on July 10th and was co-produced with the effort of Ryan Bovaird, frontman of Canadian melodeath band Hallow’s Die. The EP artwork was also created by none other than VESPERIA‘s frontman Morgan Rider at his own White North Studios (http://whitenorthstudios.com).

“Finally we can offer everyone a glimpse of what we have been so silent about over the last year and a half. If anyone has seen us live on our recent tour dates, they will have heard a couple of these new songs in our set. We are feeling especially excited about the cover song we chose ‘In The Hall of The Mountain King’ by composer Edvard Grieg. Enjoy, everyone!” comments vocalist/ bassist Morgan Rider.

EP -Order available at https://vesperia.bandcamp.com/album/the-iron-tempests-ep

1- The Western Tempests (4:32)

2 – Iron Saga (6:13)

3 – In The Hall of the Mountain King (cover of Edvard Grieg composition) (2:12)

EP Length: 12:59

Show Dates:

08.14 – Windsor, ON – Venue Music Hall – Event info here.

09.11 – Toronto, ON – The Garrison w/ Arkona, Heidevolk, Helsott – Event info here.

About:

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

Originally formed in 2005 by lead vocalist/ bassist Morgan Rider as a black metal band, the sound, direction and theme of the music naturally evolved into the style of fierce and heroic metal the band is now known for. Shortly after releasing their long overdue brand melodic metal 2011 full-length ‘Voyage from Vinland’, VESPERIA redefined their purpose and direction once and finally with their 2012 demo ‘The Swordsman’ and 2013 full-length ‘An Olden Tale’, drawing the ears and attention of metal fans around the world and demonstrating their true mastery of their craft.With the most fierce music written to date and a bounty of opportunity awaiting, VESPERIAhungrily eye 2015 as the year they will make their mark upon the Earth.

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.vesperiametal.com

http://facebook.com/vesperiametal

http://twitter.com/vesperiametal

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“This album will be a favorite now, and quite possibly a legend in years to come.” – 9.5/10 – Sorrow Eternal “Mixing folk, death, and black metal in a beautiful medley that will keep your ears entertained throughout the entire length of the album.” – Metal Geek Reviews

“… an experience in a new form of Viking metal we have yet to have the pleasure to listen to…” – 4/5 – SF Media

“…a show that the ability of high quality performance , arrangement , sense of scale , in all , compete in the world while debut” – 4.5/5 – Ore Metal

“…Vesperia will satisfy most fans of epic melodic death metal, especially the ones who like a more modern sound…” – 8.5/10 – Metal Soundscapes

“Many listeners in the metal underground will find something to enjoy in every track” – Arte Mortifica Reviews “Plug in your head phones and let loose, An Olden Tale is easy to start, and almost impossible to put down!” – Two Guys Metal Reviews

0 Durham Region – Clarington’s Vesperia takes international music crown

http://www.durhamregion.com/whatson-story/5791472-clarington-s-vesperia-takes-international-music-crown/

0 Pest Webzine – Blitz Quiz – Vesperia

http://pestwebzine.com/index/vesperia/0-1196

0 DeadRhetoric – July 2015 Rapid Fires – Defect Designer + Vesperia

http://deadrhetoric.com/features/july-2015-rapid-fires/

0 Speakers Webzine – August 2015 – Reviews – Hibria pg 12 & Vesperia pg 20

http://speakerswebzine.be/magz/aug2015/

0 WMBC NEWS: Canada’s VESPERIA Crowned 2015 International Final Champions of Wacken Metal Battle

August 1, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Vesperia · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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Montreal, QC – Aug 1, 2015

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WMBC NEWS: Canada’s VESPERIA Crowned 2015 International Final Champions of Wacken Metal Battle

Full Listing of Battle Rounds By City: http://wp.me/PciNW-5lQ

Free Download: Wacken Metal Battle Canada Compilation Vol. 3 (Over 80 Tracks)

ONE BAND RULES THEM ALL!

(Vesperia Win at International Wacken Metal Battle – Photo Credit: Ian Martin)

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce that this year’s international champions are Canada’s best! VESPERIA have been crowned the 2015 international champions of 11th annual Wacken Metal Battle during the world’s largest metal festival Wacken Open Air (July 30 – Aug 1) in Wacken Germany, which has an attendance of over 80,000 people. VESPERIA beat out 30 other competing countries (full list here) to win over international judges and fans. Plus it also marks out of the last 3 years Canada has participated in the competition, they have taken 1st place with Crimson Shadows winning in 2013.

Top 5 Standings:

1. Place: Canada – Vesperia

2. Place: Israel – Walkways

3. Place: Middle East – Blaakyum

4. Place: United Kingdom – Metaprism

5. Place: Denmark – Savage Machine

As 1st place winners, VESPERIA will receive the following:

*Wacken Foundation – The Wacken Foundation will support the first placed band with a trophy money of 5000€.
*Vision backdrops
Stage kit
5 x 3 m backdrop
2 sideups 85 x 200 cm
Bass drum print
*Pearl – Complete Pearl VBA kit
*Washburn – Washburn PXS20FRTBB
*Randall – Randall RD5H
*Markbass – Little Mark III
*Carl Martin – CARL MARTIN Single Plexitone
*Paiste – Alpha Brillant Metal Set 14/17/18/20+10Splash*
*Marshall – Marshall Fridge
(other prize details can be found here)
 

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

http://vesperiametal.com/

http://facebook.com/vesperiametal

http://www.twitter.com/vesperiametal

About:

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition where band’s from across the country in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City will battle each other for one to be selected and join over 30 other countries for an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 25 years. Toronto’s Crimson Shadows (2013 winners – video at Wacken) and Montreal’s Mutank (2014 winners – video at Wacken) have had that honour playing in front of thousands. This year’s festival will be taking place from July 30th to August 1st.

How it works:

Each city will hold their qualifying rounds plus city finals from the months of January to May 2015 selecting the top band to move forward to the national finals in Toronto, ON in June (date to be determined) with one being selected to perform at the 26th edition of Wacken Open Air taking place from July 30th to August 1st. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry.

The finalists will be selected as follows.

1 finalist from BC (Vancouver & Victoria will face off)

1 finalist from Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton will face off)

2 finalists from Ontario (Toronto vs. Ottawa will face off)

1 finalist from Quebec (Montreal & Quebec City will face off)

1 finalist from Saskatoon or Winnipeg (Saskatoon and Winnipeg will face off)

Rules: http://metalbattle.ca/rules.html

Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ

Wacken Metal Battle 2014 Canada Finals by Ondeschocs.com: http://youtu.be/RrOGyBtqwaQ

For more info on Metal Battle Canada, please visit these links:

Official Website: http://www.metalbattle.ca

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