Category: Wacken Metal Battle Canada
0 Bucketlist Music Review – Wacken Metal Battle Round 3 – Live at Coop Katacombes – March 27th, 2015 – Montreal, QC
0 WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA – QUEBEC FINAL ANNOUNCED! (Montreal vs. Quebec City) taking place in Montreal! April 23, 2015 @ COOP KATACOMBES, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
QUEBEC FINAL ANNOUNCED! (Montreal vs. Quebec City) taking place in Montreal!
April 23, 2015 @ COOP KATACOMBES, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/316905555181858/
Sanguine Glacialis (Montreal)
Mad Parish (Montreal)
Decadawn (Montreal)
Nordheim (Quebec City)
Sponsors:
Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com
FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)
Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com
Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com
TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com
Long & McQuade – http://www.long-mcquade.com
Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com
Concertworks – http://www.concertworks.ca
Big Nate Productions – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Vertebrae 33 (Design & Illustration) – http://www.vertebrae33.com
Glen Robinson (Producer) – http://glenrobinson.tumblr.com/
Apartment 2 Recording – http://www.facebook.com/Apartment2
Media Partners:
Absolute Underground – http://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807
Adrenaline 101 Radio – http://www.adrenaline101radio.com
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com
Beatroute Magazine – http://www.beatroute.ca
Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com
Bucketlist Music Reviews – http://www.bucketlistmusicreviews.com
Canadian Death Metal – http://www.facebook.com/CanadianDeathMetal
Chronic Aggression – http://www.facebook.com/ChronicAggressionRadio
CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com
Crown of Viserys – http://crownofviserys.wordpress.com
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca
Governor’s Ball – http://www.thegovernorsball.com
Hammer Smashed Radio – http://www.facebook.com/hammersmashedradio
Heavy Metal ICU – http://www.heavymetalicu.com
Hellbound – http://www.Hellbound.ca
LiveVan.com – http://www.livevan.com
Loaded Radio – http://www.loadedradio.com
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
Metal-Rules – http://www.metal-rules.com
Moose Radio – http://www.moosecrueradio.com
Muzik Injection – http://www.muzikinjection.com
Ondes Chocs – http://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs
Pure Grain Audio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Quebec-Metal – http://www.quebec-metal-archives.blogspot.ca
Scene Magazine – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca
The Heavy Metal ICU – http://www.heavymetalicu.com
0 CONGRATS to WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA QUEBEC CITY ROUND WINNER – NORDHEIM
CONGRATS to QUEBEC CITY ROUND (one and only) WINNER from April 4, 2015 @ Bar-Coop L’AgitéE, 251 Rue Dorchester
Nordheim ww.facebook.com/pages/Nordheim/230922264635
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/435297319953107/
Judges
Lee Whiskey – MUTANK (2014 WMBC Winners)
Paul Zinay – Blackguard
Alain Gagnon – Capitale du Metal
Francois “Blastbeat” Fortin – Producer / Drummer
Marc Andre Gingras “MAG” – ex-guitarist for Quo Vadis and guitar teacher to CEGEP students
Bands:
Epiphany From The Abyss www.facebook.com/epiphanyfromtheabyssqc
Feels Like Home www.facebook.com/feelslikehomeband
Suddenflamesww.facebook.com/pages/Suddenflames/182848391856
La Corriveau www.facebook.com/pages/La-Corriveau/326581294154
KAOTIK www.facebook.com/KAOTIKMETAL
NORDHEIM www.facebook.com/pages/Nordheim/230922264635
Sponsors:
Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com
FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)
Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com
Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com
TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com
Long & McQuade – http://www.long-mcquade.com
Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com
Concertworks – http://www.concertworks.ca
Big Nate Productions – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Vertebrae 33 (Design & Illustration) – http://www.vertebrae33.com
Glen Robinson (Producer) – http://glenrobinson.tumblr.com/
Apartment 2 Recording – http://www.facebook.com/Apartment2
Media Partners:
Absolute Underground – http://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807
Adrenaline 101 Radio – http://www.adrenaline101radio.com
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com
Beatroute Magazine – http://www.beatroute.ca
Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com
Bucketlist Music Reviews – http://www.bucketlistmusicreviews.com
Canadian Death Metal – http://www.facebook.com/CanadianDeathMetal
Chronic Aggression – http://www.facebook.com/ChronicAggressionRadio
CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com
Crown of Viserys – http://crownofviserys.wordpress.com
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca
Governor’s Ball – http://www.thegovernorsball.com
Hammer Smashed Radio –http://www.facebook.com/hammersmashedradio
Heavy Metal ICU – http://www.heavymetalicu.com
Hellbound – http://www.Hellbound.ca
LiveVan.com – http://www.livevan.com
Loaded Radio – http://www.loadedradio.com
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
Metal-Rules – http://www.metal-rules.com
Moose Radio – http://www.moosecrueradio.com
Muzik Injection – http://www.muzikinjection.com
Ondes Chocs – http://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs
Pure Grain Audio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Quebec-Metal – http://www.quebec-metal-archives.blogspot.ca
Scene Magazine – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca
The Heavy Metal ICU – http://www.heavymetalicu.com
0 Asher Media Interview w/ Romanian Podcast w/ George Motoc
0 WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA – TORONTO SEMI FINALS – APRIL 18 @ Rivoli w/ CAYM, MIDNIGHT MALICE, PHANTOM, CALL OF THE WILD, BLACK ABSINTHE & APRIL 25 @ HARD LUCK BAR w/ HALLOWS DIE, VESPERIA, A SCAR FOR THE WICKED, APOKALYPTIK WARRIOR, WRETCHEDPAIN
TORONTO SEMI FINALS!
April 18th @ The Rivoli
https://www.facebook.com/events/1689069487986718/
Caym www.caymmetal.com
MIDNIGHT MALICE www.facebook.com/midnightmalice
Phantom www.facebook.com/X6X.PHANT0M.X6X
Call of the Wild (Official) www.facebook.com/callofthewildofficial
Black Absinthe www.facebook.com/blackabsintheband
April 25th @ Hard Luck Bar
https://www.facebook.com/events/365031283682318/
Hallows Die www.hallowsdie.com
Vesperia [Official] www.vesperiametal.com
Droid www.facebook.com/DroidDroidDroid
A Scar For The Wicked (Ottawa Winner) www.facebook.com/asftw
Apokalyptik Warrior www.facebook.com/ApokalyptikWarrior
wretchedpain www.wretchedpain.com
Sponsors:
Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com
FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)
Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com
Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com
TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com
Long & McQuade – http://www.long-mcquade.com
Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com
Concertworks – http://www.concertworks.ca
Big Nate Productions – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Vertebrae 33 (Design & Illustration) – http://www.vertebrae33.com
Glen Robinson (Producer) – http://glenrobinson.tumblr.com/
Apartment 2 Recording – http://www.facebook.com/Apartment2
Media Partners:
Absolute Underground – http://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807
Adrenaline 101 Radio – http://www.adrenaline101radio.com
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com
Beatroute Magazine – http://www.beatroute.ca
Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com
Bucketlist Music Reviews – http://www.bucketlistmusicreviews.com
Canadian Death Metal – http://www.facebook.com/CanadianDeathMetal
Chronic Aggression – http://www.facebook.com/ChronicAggressionRadio
CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com
Crown of Viserys – http://crownofviserys.wordpress.com
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca
Governor’s Ball – http://www.thegovernorsball.com
Hammer Smashed Radio –http://www.facebook.com/hammersmashedradio
Heavy Metal ICU – http://www.heavymetalicu.com
Hellbound – http://www.Hellbound.ca
LiveVan.com – http://www.livevan.com
Loaded Radio – http://www.loadedradio.com
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
Metal-Rules – http://www.metal-rules.com
Moose Radio – http://www.moosecrueradio.com
Muzik Injection – http://www.muzikinjection.com
Ondes Chocs – http://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs
Pure Grain Audio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Quebec-Metal – http://www.quebec-metal-archives.blogspot.ca
Scene Magazine – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca
The Heavy Metal ICU – http://www.heavymetalicu.com
0 CONGRATS to WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA TORONTO ROUND #5 WINNERS – wretchedpain + Black Absinthe
CONGRATS to TORONTO ROUND #5 WINNERS from April 3, 2015 @ The Rivolii, 334 Queen St W
wretchedpain – http://www.wretchedpain.com and Black Absinthe – http://www.facebook.com/blackabsintheband
Judges:
Lindsay Schoolcraft (Cradle of Filth)
Craig Rose (ROSE management)
Trev McKendry (Metal Nation Radio)
Bands:
BLACK ABSINTHE http://www.facebook.com/blackabsintheband
Ascendia http://www.ascendia.rocks
Cadence Calling http://www.facebook.com/CadenceCalling/
Last Of A Dying Breed http://www.facebook.com/lastofadyingbreedband
WRETCHEDPAIN http://www.wretchedpain.com
Sponsors:
Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com
FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)
Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com
Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com
TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com
Long & McQuade – http://www.long-mcquade.com
Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com
Concertworks – http://www.concertworks.ca
Big Nate Productions – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Vertebrae 33 (Design & Illustration) – http://www.vertebrae33.com
Glen Robinson (Producer) – http://glenrobinson.tumblr.com/
Apartment 2 Recording – http://www.facebook.com/Apartment2
Media Partners:
Absolute Underground – http://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807
Adrenaline 101 Radio – http://www.adrenaline101radio.com
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com
Beatroute Magazine – http://www.beatroute.ca
Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com
Bucketlist Music Reviews – http://www.bucketlistmusicreviews.com
Canadian Death Metal – http://www.facebook.com/CanadianDeathMetal
Chronic Aggression – http://www.facebook.com/ChronicAggressionRadio
CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com
Crown of Viserys – http://crownofviserys.wordpress.com
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca
Governor’s Ball – http://www.thegovernorsball.com
Hammer Smashed Radio – http://www.facebook.com/hammersmashedradio
Heavy Metal ICU – http://www.heavymetalicu.com
Hellbound – http://www.Hellbound.ca
LiveVan.com – http://www.livevan.com
Loaded Radio – http://www.loadedradio.com
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
Metal-Rules – http://www.metal-rules.com
Moose Radio – http://www.moosecrueradio.com
Muzik Injection – http://www.muzikinjection.com
Ondes Chocs – http://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs
Pure Grain Audio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Quebec-Metal – http://www.quebec-metal-archives.blogspot.ca
Scene Magazine – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca
The Heavy Metal ICU – http://www.heavymetalicu.com
0 GET READY TO RUMBLE!!! WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA ALBERTA FINAL (CALGARY vs. EDMONTON)
For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact
Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com
Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com
#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – April 3, 2015
MetalBattle.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube
ALBERTA FINAL – APRIL 18 in EDMONTON – WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA
Latest News: Annihilator’s Jeff Waters To Guest Judge Battle Rounds In Select Cities – http://wp.me/pciNW-5SV
Full Listing of Battle Rounds By City: http://wp.me/PciNW-5lQ
Free Download: Wacken Metal Battle Canada Compilation Vol. 3 (Over 80 Tracks)
ConcertWorks.ca presents…
WMB: ALBERTA FINALS! One band will make it all the way to Toronto to face off against the other provinces in hopes of becoming Canada’s champion!
The Wacken Metal Battles will be hosted this year in the city of champions at Pawn Shop Live!! Winner squares off in Toronto for their opportunity of playing the legendary WACKEN OPEN AIR 2015!!!
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/679157078855069/
Direct Ticket Link: http://wl.ticketzone.com/event/Wacken-Metal-Finals/288391?afflky=PawnShop
ALBERTA FINALS
AfterEarth: (Calgary) https://www.facebook.com/metalafterearth
DETHGOD: (Calgary) https://www.facebook.com/pages/DETHGOD/441076142638168
BLËED: (Edmonton) www.bleedband.com
Arrival Of Autumn: (Grande Prairie) www.arrivalofautumn.com
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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 Toronto, ON
1 finalist from Quebec (Montreal & Quebec City will face off)
1 finalist from Ottawa, ON
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
Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WackenMetalBattleCAN
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com
Sponsors:
Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com
FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)
Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com
Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com
TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com
Long & McQuade – http://www.long-mcquade.com
Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com
Concertworks – http://www.concertworks.ca
Big Nate Productions – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Vertebrae 33 (Design & Illustration) – http://www.vertebrae33.com
Glen Robinson (Producer) – http://glenrobinson.tumblr.com
Apartment 2 Recording – http://www.facebook.com/Apartment2
Media Sponsors:
Absolute Underground – http://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com
Beatroute Magazine – http://www.beatroute.ca
Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com
Bucketlist Music Reviews – http://www.bucketlistmusicreviews.com
Canadian Death Metal – http://www.facebook.com/CanadianDeathMetal
Chronic Aggression – http://www.facebook.com/ChronicAggressionRadio
CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com
Crown of Viserys – http://crownofviserys.wordpress.com
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca
Governor’s Ball – http://www.thegovernorsball.com
Hammer Smashed Radio – http://www.facebook.com/hammersmashedradio
Heavy Metal ICU – http://www.heavymetalicu.com
Hellbound – http://www.Hellbound.ca
LiveVan.com – http://www.livevan.com
Loaded Radio – http://www.loadedradio.com
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
Metal-Rules – http://www.metal-rules.com
Muzik Injection – http://www.muzikinjection.com
Ondes Chocs – http://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs
Pure Grain Audio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Quebec-Metal – http://www.quebec-metal-archives.blogspot.ca
Scene Magazine – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca
0 CONGRATS to WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA EDMONTON FINAL WINNERS BLEED & ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN
CONGRATS to EDMONTON FINAL WINNERS from April 2, 2015 @ Pawn Shop Live, 10551 82 Avenue Northwest
BLËED: – www.bleedband.com and Arrival Of Autumn: –www.arrivalofautumn.com
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/346621058860133/
Judges:
Anthony Farrauto – Sony Music Entertainment
Brian Lambert – Heavy Metal Lunchbox – CJSR FM 88.5
Lacey Paige – Absolute Underground TV
Ross Ferguson – Metal Nation Radio
Metal John – Mind Compression – CJSR 88.5 FM
Bands:
Elnora: www.facebook.com/pages/Elnora/253625204818220
ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN: www.arrivalofautumn.com
BLEED: www.bleedband.com
Black XIII: www.facebook.com/BlackXIIIband
Sponsors:
Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com
FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)
Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com
Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com
TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com
Long & McQuade – http://www.long-mcquade.com
Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com
Concertworks – http://www.concertworks.ca
Big Nate Productions – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Vertebrae 33 (Design & Illustration) – http://www.vertebrae33.com
Glen Robinson (Producer) – http://glenrobinson.tumblr.com/
Apartment 2 Recording – http://www.facebook.com/Apartment2
Media Sponsors:
Absolute Underground – http://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807
Adrenaline 101 Radio – http://www.adrenaline101radio.com
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com
Beatroute Magazine – http://www.beatroute.ca
Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com
Bucketlist Music Reviews – http://www.bucketlistmusicreviews.com
Canadian Death Metal – http://www.facebook.com/CanadianDeathMetal
Chronic Aggression – http://www.facebook.com/ChronicAggressionRadio
CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com
Crown of Viserys – http://crownofviserys.wordpress.com
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca
Governor’s Ball – http://www.thegovernorsball.com
Hammer Smashed Radio –http://www.facebook.com/hammersmashedradio
Heavy Metal ICU – http://www.heavymetalicu.com
Hellbound – http://www.Hellbound.ca
LiveVan.com – http://www.livevan.com
Loaded Radio – http://www.loadedradio.com
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
Metal-Rules – http://www.metal-rules.com
Muzik Injection – http://www.muzikinjection.com
Ondes Chocs – http://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs
Pure Grain Audio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Quebec-Metal – http://www.quebec-metal-archives.blogspot.ca
Scene Magazine – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca
The Heavy Metal ICU – http://www.heavymetalicu.com
0 Exclaim! This Week’s Can’t Miss Concerts = Wacken Metal Battle – Toronto @ The Rivoli April 3rd w/ Ascendia, Black Absinthe, Cadence Calling, Last Of A Dying Breed, Wretchedpain
0 Hellbound – WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA THUNDERS ON
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