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0 Ottawa’s CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Festival Announces Full 2026 Lineup! w/ The Creepshow, Beyond Creation, Hellripper, The Damn Truth, Bad Waitress and lots more!

October 20, 2026
by Asher
· Capital Punishment Festival (Ottawa) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 20, 2026

Ottawa’s CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Festival Announces Full 2026 Lineup!

Featuring Bad Waitress, Beyond Creation, The Creepshow, The Damn Truth, Hellripper, DBC, Warsenal, BornBroken, Entropy, Reanimator, Duskwalker, BARF, Ghoulunatics, and many more!

Capital Punishment Festival has unveiled its full lineup for 2026, returning to Ottawa’s ByWard Market from November 26 to 29, 2026, across four cornerstone live music venues: 27 Club, Dominion Tavern, Rainbow Bistro, and Avant-Garde Bar. Presented by Chord Productions and supported by Ottawa Tourism, the festival continues its mission of showcasing Canada’s thriving underground music community through four days of metal, punk, hardcore, rock, alternative, and extreme music.

Marking its largest edition to date, Capital Punishment Festival will feature more than 80 artists from across Canada performing on multiple stages throughout the ByWard Market. Festival-goers can experience every performance with an all-access festival pass priced at just $50, making it one of the country’s most affordable destination music festivals.

“Events such as Capital Punishment play an important role in strengthening Ottawa’s profile as a dynamic cultural destination,” says Michael Crockatt, President & CEO of Ottawa Tourism.

“Ottawa Tourism supports this unique music experience through its Nightlife Tourism Development Fund for its efforts in attracting visitors, animating our ACE District, and drawing music enthusiasts from across the region and beyond to enjoy our diverse music ecosystem. By bringing together acclaimed underground artists and local talent, the festival creates opportunities for visitors to explore the city, discover local businesses and venues, and contribute to the economic activity that helps sustain a vibrant and welcoming downtown experience,” adds festival organizer Christina Kasper of Chord Productions.

Headlining the 2026 edition are progressive death metal innovators Beyond Creation, psychobilly legends The Creepshow, acclaimed rock outfit The Damn Truth, and Scotland’s blackened speed metal force Hellripper. They join an extensive lineup of Canadian underground talent including Bad Waitress, DBC, BARF, Ghoulunatics, Insurrection, Entropy, Reanimator, Global Holocaust, Thunderkok, Warsenal, BornBroken, Duskwalker, Human Compost, Mortuary Slab, Gland, Hatred Reigns, Last Retch, Dissentient, Raider, A Scar For The Wicked, Catastrophic Hemorrhage, Soulthief, Northwalk, Peer Pressure, This Hell With You, This Disaster, Lost, Feral Union, Mindreader, Ratpiss, Acid Rot, Shroud, The Scepter, Sociably High, Glom, Pop Culture Icons, Goat!, Backyard Witchcraft, Rotual, Hempress, Drofnosura and many more.

With performances spanning all four venues over four nights, Capital Punishment Festival offers a diverse cross-section of Canada’s heavy and independent music scenes while bringing fans, artists, and industry together in the heart of downtown Ottawa.

Festival passes are $50, and individual show tickets are available now at: https://ottawacapitalpunishment.eventbrite.ca

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2032256174123331

FREE VENDOR MARKET

We are looking for vendors for our free meat market at St Brigid’s Cultural and Event Centre on Saturday, November 28, from 1-4 p.m.

Reserve your free table here: https://forms.gle/bvtFpKe4amZa1kp77

HOTEL

Need a hotel in the heart of the action for Capital Punishment? The festival has partnered with Courtyard Marriott Ottawa to offer you a discounted price that includes a full festival pass. Get your package here: https://www.marriott.com/offers/capital-punishment-festival-off-253896/yowcy-courtyard-ottawa-downtown

INCLUDED WITH YOUR FESTIVAL PASS
Access to all concerts
15% off guitar repairs from Pitty Lake Guitar Repairs
15% off at Tredici

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? Capital Punishment Festival is looking for volunteers to help with marketing and production. In exchange, you get free Chord Productions concert tickets. HERE.

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Festival 2026 Lineup:

Festival Spotify Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0iIMS29Ny1z2x9d5MMRdqf

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26
RAINBOW BISTRO (76 Murray St)
Single show ticket $25 – https://badwaitress.eventbrite.ca/
All Ages + parent or guardian / 6 pm
Bad Waitress
GOAT!
20 Paces Apart
Casual Tragedies

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26
DOMINION TAVERN (33 York St)
19+/ 6 pm
Single show ticket $20- https://bornbrokenott.eventbrite.ca/
BornBroken
Insanity of Sorrow
Nature Plead Revenge
Ghost of A King
Bury The Past

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27
27 Club (27 York St)
19+/ 7 pm
Single show ticket $35 – https://hellripper.eventbrite.ca/
Hellripper
Warsenal
The Scepter
Shroud
Dismal Aura

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27
AVANT-GARDE BAR (33 BESSERER St)
19+/ 7 pm
Single show ticket $20 – https://guhntwei.eventbrite.ca/
Gun Twei
Rat Piss
Jetsam
The Vanishing Act
Acid Rot

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27
DOMINION TAVERN (33 YORK St)
19+/ 11 pm
Single show ticket $15 – https://mindreaderottawa.eventbrite.ca/
Mindreader
Touched Fables
Glom
Override

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28
MEAT MARKET
(Submit your vendor application)
https://forms.gle/3fGVmvbJCSvGirbH7
St Brigid’s (310 St Patrick st)
1-4 pm, All Ages
FREE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28
DOMINION TAVERN (33 YORK St)
19+/ 6 pm
Single show ticket $30 – https://dbcott.eventbrite.ca/
DBC
Entropy
Reanimator
Global Holocaust
Thunderkok
Drowning In Blood
Dr. Bob’s Wrestling

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28
THE 27 CLUB (27 YORK St)
19+/ 6 pm
Single show ticket $25 – https://thedamntruth.eventbrite.ca/
The Damn Truth
The Creep Show
Feral Union
The Space Between
Rising Flame
Refuse

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28
AVANT-GARDE BAR (33 BESSERER St)
19+/ 7 pm
Single show ticket $20 – https://duskwalker.eventbrite.ca/
Duskwalker
Human Compost
Mortuary Slab
Abysmal Whore
Dethrone

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
THE 27 CLUB (27 YORK St)
19+/ 5:30 pm
Single show ticket $30 – https://beyondcreation.eventbrite.ca/
Beyond Creation
Insurrection
Gland
Hatred Reigns
Last Retch
Dissentient
Bitter

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
THE DOMINION TAVERN (33 YORK St)
19+/ 6 pm
Single show ticket $30 – https://barfott.eventbrite.ca/
BARF
Ghoulunatics
Raider
A Scar For The Wicked
Catastrophic Hemorrhage
Dr. Bob’s Wrestling

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
THE RAINBOW BISTRO (76 MURRAY St)
All ages with parent or guardian/ 6 pm
Single show ticket $20 – https://scarfold.eventbrite.ca/
Scarfold
Soulthief
Northwalk
Peer Pressure
This Disaster
This Hell With You

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
AVANT-GARDE BAR (33 BESSERER St)
19+/ 7 pm
Single show ticket $15 – https://drofnosura.eventbrite.ca/
Drofnosura
Rotual
Hempress
Backyard Witchcraft

Capital Punishment Festival 2026
Presented by Chord Productions
Supported by Ottawa Tourism
November 26–29, 2026
Ottawa, ON – ByWard Market
Venues:
Rainbow Bistro (76 Murray St.)
Dominion Tavern (33 York St.)
27 Club (27 York St.)
Avant‑Garde Bar (135 Besserer St.)

More info: https://ottawacapitalpunishment.com

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0 Ottawa’s CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Festival Announces First Wave of Bands for 2026 Lineup! w/ The Creepshow, The Damn Truth, Beyond Creation and lots more!

September 9, 2026
by Asher
· Capital Punishment Festival (Ottawa) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – Sept 9, 2026

Ottawa’s CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Festival (Nov 26-29) Announces First Wave of Bands for 2026 Lineup!

w/ The Creepshow, The Damn Truth, Beyond Creation and lots more!

Capital Punishment Festival unleashes its first wave of Canadian bands for the 2026 edition, returning to Ottawa, ON, November 26th to 29th across four cornerstone ByWard Market venues: 27 Club, Dominion Tavern, Rainbow Bistro, and Avant‑Garde Bar. Presented by Chord Productions and supported by Ottawa Tourism, the festival continues its mission to amplify Canada’s underground heavy‑music community with four nights of multi‑genre chaos.

This year’s edition marks the festival’s biggest expansion yet, with more venues, more artists, and more Canadian talent from across the country. Full festival passes are only $50, granting access to every show across all participating venues.

“Events such as Capital Punishment play an important role in strengthening Ottawa’s profile as a dynamic cultural destination,” says Michael Crockatt, President & CEO of Ottawa Tourism.

“Ottawa Tourism supports this unique music experience through its Nightlife Tourism Development Fund for its efforts in attracting visitors, animating our ACE District, and drawing music enthusiasts from across the region and beyond to enjoy our diverse music ecosystem. By bringing together acclaimed underground artists and local talent, the festival creates opportunities for visitors to explore the city, discover local businesses and venues, and contribute to the economic activity that helps sustain a vibrant and welcoming downtown experience,” adds festival organizer Christina Kasper of Chord Productions.

The 2026 lineup launches with a massive cross‑country roster spanning metal, punk, hardcore, rock, rap, and extreme underground acts with The Creepshow, Lost, The Damn Truth, Beyond Creation, Hellripper, Insurrection, DBC, Barf, Ghoulunatics, Global Holocaust, Entropy, Reanimator, Thunderkok, Guhn Twei, Gland, Scaffold, Peer Pressure, A Scar for the Wicked, Catastrophic Hemorrhage, Soulthief, Northwalk, This Hell With You, This Disaster, Dissentient, Last Retch, Hatred Reigns, Raider, Bitter, Stregoneria, Noor, Human Compost, Mortuary Slab, Duskwalker, Dr. Bob Wrestling, The Divetones, Drowning in Blood, Feral Union, Rising Flame, Refuse, The Space Between, Ratpiss, Jetsam, The Vanishing Act, Acid Rot, Mindreader, Shroud, Warsenal, The Scepter, Dismal Aura, Touched Fables, Sociably High, Glom, BornBroken, Pop Culture Icons, Goat!, Insanity of Sorrow, Bury the Past, Rotual, Hempress, Drofnosura, Backyard Witchcraft, Nature Pleads Revenge, Ghost of a King and Dethrone.

More bands will be announced as the festival approaches.

Festival Passes are available as of September 9th at https://ottawacapitalpunishment.eventbrite.ca

Facebook Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/2032256174123331

Capital Punishment Festival 2026
Presented by Chord Productions
Supported by Ottawa Tourism
November 26–29, 2026
Ottawa, ON – ByWard Market
Venues:
Rainbow Bistro (76 Murray St.)
Dominion Tavern (33 York St.)
27 Club (27 York St.)
Avant‑Garde Bar (135 Besserer St.)

More info: https://ottawacapitalpunishment.com

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0 Montreal Tech-Death VOLUBILIS Announce Debut Album “Theasterion” Out July 2026; Streaming Single “Ashes & Embers”

May 27, 2026
by Asher
· Music News · Volubilis

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Montreal, QC – May 27, 2026

Montreal Tech-Death VOLUBILIS Announce Debut Album “Theasterion” Out July 2026

Streaming Single “Ashes & Embers”

L-R – Shawn Hillman (Fretless bass) | Miguel Marcheterre-Pina (Guitar) | André Dubien (Vocals)

Photo Credit – Jade Weeles & Miguel Marcheterre-Pina

Montréal technical death metal force Volubilis officially announce their highly anticipated debut album “Theasterion,” set for release on July 10, 2026. The announcement arrives alongside the band’s first single, “Ashes & Embers,” now streaming on all major platforms.

Founded in 2020 by Afro‑Canadian multi‑instrumentalist and world‑builder Miguel Marcheterre‑Pina, Volubilis first emerged as a pandemic‑era solo project before expanding into a full lineup featuring some of Canada’s most promising extreme‑metal musicians: André Dubien (vocals), Jacob Collins (drums), Alexis Rioux (guitar), and Shawn Hillman (fretless bass). What began in a bedroom has since evolved into a multidisciplinary, lore‑driven creative universe, one that fuses technical death metal, visual storytelling, and ambitious conceptual worldbuilding.

Volubilis shape their identity through an intricate, hyper‑speed, melodic, modern, and fully immersive approach to extreme metal. Drawing from progressive and technical death metal, neoclassical and black metal, metalcore, and even classical and hip‑hop influences, the band pushes the genre into bold new conceptual territory. Powered by colossal blast beats, monstrous vocals, and soaring harmonies, “Theasterion” positions Volubilis as one of the most compelling new forces in the progressive and technical metal landscape. Their meticulous songwriting and expansive self‑built sci‑fi universe reveal a level of ambition rarely seen in a debut release.

“This album represents a significant milestone, not just for us, but for the visibility of Afro‑Canadian and BIPOC artists in extreme metal. Theasterion is a legacy project. It’s meant to inspire others to pursue their creative visions, even with limited resources,” says Miguel.

“Theasterion” is a fully conceptual record that follows a sweeping science‑fiction narrative. Humanity, no longer able to survive on Earth, colonizes a satellite orbiting the planet Theasterion. When a mysterious monument, the Prism, appears, its glyphs reveal a prophecy foretelling the supernova of the nearest star, Unukhalai. The revelation fractures the colony, igniting political upheaval, a coup d’état, and a desperate expedition to the hostile planet below. There, the explorers encounter the Homo Cumulus, a non‑linear anthropoid species evolved beyond human comprehension. As tensions rise and resources collapse, humanity faces extinction long before the cataclysm arrives.

The album’s first single, “Ashes & Embers,” showcases the band’s signature blend of technical precision and cinematic intensity. Opening with a triplet‑driven riff inspired by Beyond Creation and Ne Obliviscaris, the track erupts into high‑velocity phrygian runs, a Necrophagist‑esque solo, and a dramatic tapping section that highlights the band’s world‑class musicianship.

Streaming now, “Ashes & Embers” offers listeners their first step into the vast universe of “Theasterion.”

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/track/2jL5Lvva0VYWoKfyvdcIec

Visualizer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f130h2824Q

Bandcamp – https://volubilisband.bandcamp.com/track/ashes-embers

Recommended for fans of Beyond Creation, Vale of Pnath, Obscura, First Fragment and Ne Obliviscaris.

Album pre-order / pre-save available at the following links

Digital pre-save – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/volubilis1/theasterion

Bandcamp – https://volubilisband.bandcamp.com/album/theasterion

Track Listing:
1. Le Flamboiement Stellaire (5:16)
2. Theasterion (6:30)
3. Homo Cumulus (5:48)
4. Ashes & Embers (4:50)
5. The Prism (4:01)
6. Unukhalai Supernova (6:24)
Total Album Length: 33min

Album Band Line Up:
Miguel Marcheterre-Pina – Rhythm, lead and acoustic guitars, composition, concept art, lyrics.
Shawn Hilman – Fretless Bass, Contrabass
André Dubien – Vocals, lyrics on songs 03 & 06.
Jacob Collins – Drums
Alexis Rioux – Guest solos on songs 01, 02 and 03.
Michelle Gao: Violin, viola on song 06

Live Band Line Up:
Miguel Marcheterre-Pina – Guitar, backing vocals
Shawn Hilman – Fretless Bass
André Dubien – Vocals
Jacob Collins – Drums
Alexis Rioux – Guitar

More info:

https://bio.site/volubilis

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093419962099

https://www.instagram.com/volubilisband/

About: Volubilis is a Montréal‑based technical death metal band founded in 2020 by multi‑instrumentalist Miguel Marcheterre‑Pina, originally conceived as a pandemic‑era solo project. It soon expanded into a full lineup featuring André Dubien, Jacob Collins, Alexis Rioux, and Shawn Hillman, quickly establishing itself as one of Canada’s most promising new extreme‑metal acts. After releasing their first single, “Ashes & Embers” in 2025, the band now returns with their ambitious conceptual debut album, “Theasterion.” Defined by colossal blast beats, monstrous vocals, and sweeping harmonies, their sound delivers a fresh and immersive take on progressive and technical metal. Rooted in a self‑created sci‑fi universe and driven by world‑class musicianship, Volubilis push extreme metal into bold new artistic territory.

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0 Streaming Now! Quebec Melodic Death OUTLYING Unleash Long-Awaited Album “Oblivisci”

November 20, 2025
by Asher
· Music News · Outlying

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Montreal, QC – November 20, 2025

Streaming Now! Quebec Melodic Death OUTLYING Unleash Long-Awaited Album “Oblivisci”

L-R: Charles Alexandre Bilodeau (Bass, Back Vocals), Fred A. Dubeau (Guitar, Vocals), Martin Reithler (Drums)

Photo by Sandy Champagne

Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada, melodic death metal band Outlying will release their long-awaited new album “Oblivisci” on November 21st. A visceral and uncompromising work, the record blends aggression, melody, and raw emotion into a cohesive listening experience that fans will find impossible to ignore.

Formed in 2003 by high school friends jamming covers, Outlying has evolved through lineup changes and years of musical exploration into a band committed to creating music that is both powerful and accessible. Frontman Fred Dubeau, the band’s primary songwriter, sought to move beyond “music for musicians” and instead craft songs that resonate viscerally with listeners. The result is a sound described in five words: captivating, dark, aggressive, melodic metal.

The album’s title, “Oblivisci”, Latin for “to forget”, reflects themes of withdrawal, alienation, and the struggle to escape trauma. Across eleven tracks, the band explores grief, loneliness, disenfranchisement, and addiction, culminating in a three-part epic that chronicles frontman Dubeau’s personal battle with alcohol and drug dependency. Now sober, Dubeau channels those experiences into music that is both cathartic and brutally honest.

“It is a great pleasure for us after all this time and a very difficult process to introduce the world to our newest effort, Oblivisci. We are glad to be musicians who are somehow different from most other bands in our environment, and strive to make music that is expressive, dark, heavy, and brings the listener through many different kinds of atmospheres and vibes. We try to avoid trends and gimmicks, and create something that comes from our diverse musical influences, different backgrounds and lives, and many other forms of art such as movies, books, or video games. While staying true to what Outlying always was, we always try to step up our game and improve our sound and musical connection with our audience. Despite being more often than not called a melodic death metal band, the band absorbs influences from thrash, black, prog, and also 70s, 80s, and 90s rock. In a world of thousands of forgettable songs, we hope to find our way into the hearts of many metal enthusiasts locally and around the world,” says the band.

Musically, “Oblivisci” strikes a balance between relentless, heavy riffing and soaring melodic passages, enriched by clean vocal textures and dynamic arrangements. With Outlying, the band steers clear of unnecessary complexity, instead crafting songs that prioritize emotion and impact. While echoes of their influences, At The Gates, Testament, Cradle of Filth, In Flames, and Wintersun, are present, Outlying’s sound stands apart as distinct and refined, heavier yet more melodic than ever before.

The record begins with The Raven Is Gone, a blistering and epic opener that channels the urgency of escaping chaos in search of refuge. Stigma follows, rooted in old‑school melodic death metal, confronting themes of societal judgment and subcultural rejection. The atmosphere turns chilling with Snow, a haunting narrative of abuse elevated by female vocals and an expansive, epic structure. The descent continues in Pitch Black Serum, a dark and unsettling track that delves into defeatism and indulgence in fleeting pleasures. Sentinel then emerges as a poignant power ballad, weaving clean vocals with an aggressive bridge to capture grief and memory. Closing the album, the three‑part suite Dreamless Nights I–III delivers a sweeping chronicle of addiction, false escape, and painful aftermath, culminating in a climactic, melodic finale that leaves a powerful and lasting impression.

The album artwork depicts a post-apocalyptic version of the band’s home city, visually reinforcing the themes of decay, alienation, and survival that permeate the record. It mirrors the music’s balance of heaviness and melody, offering listeners a complete aesthetic experience.

With “Oblivisci,” Outlying has crafted a “no skipped tracks” album; every song matters, every riff and lyric carries weight. The band hopes to continue releasing music consistently, exploring new directions while staying true to their core sound.

Listen to the album in full via its stream premiere on Bravewords HERE.

Available on all digital platforms on November 21st, 2025.

Bandcamp – https://outlying.bandcamp.com

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5q6oycizRFEpwSzpUBJ0Z8

Track Listing:
1 – The Raven Is Gone – 5:27
2 – Stigma – 3:49
3 – Snow – 6:02
4 – Streets Of Rats And Vultures – 4:47
5 – Pitch-Black Serum – 4:36
6 – November – 5:56
7 – Sentinel – 5:43
8 – Impaired – 5:32
9 – Dreamless Nights Part I: A Lullaby For The Insomniac – 4:19
10- Dreamless Nights Part II: From Velvet Skies – 5:13
11- Dreamless Nights Part III: Walking Out Of Eden’s Ashes – 4:25
Album Length: 55:49

Album Credits:
All songs performed, written, and produced by Fred A. Dubeau and Martin Reithler
Mixed and mastered by Fred A. Dubeau
Album Artwork by Fred A. Dubeau

Album recording lineup:
Fred A. Dubeau – Guitar, Bass, All Vocals Martin Reithler – Drums
Guest musicians for the album:
Steph from “Exotoxic” – Auxiliary percussion
Marilyn from “Chained By Illness” – Female Vocals
Sim from “Lancaster” – Guest Guitar Solo
Hardcore Band “Northwalk” – Gang Vocals

Lineup for live:
Fred A. Dubeau – Guitar, Vocals
Charles Alex Bilodeau – Bass, Back Vocals
Martin Reithler – Drums

For more info:

http://www.outlying.ca/

http://www.facebook.com/outlyingband

http://www.instagram.com/outlyingband/

https://www.tiktok.com/@outlying.band

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“Outlying pull together ingredients of thrash, melodic death metal, and black metal to create music that’s blood-rushing and muscle-flexing, and the panoply of changing riffs is very damned infectious too.” – No Clean Singing

“In the shadow of Quebec’s steel-forged skies, Outlying emerges once again with The Raven Is Gone — a melodic death metal masterstroke that’s equal parts chaos and catharsis… The Raven Is Gone is not just a song — it’s a statement. A declaration that melodic death metal is alive, vital, and pulsing through Canada’s veins. Outlying have evolved into something rare: a band that remembers what heavy music was meant to do — confront, release, and transcend.” – See Rock Live Magazine

“Melodic death metal band Outlying released their new single Pitch-Black Serum on November 16th. The song’s biting energy and unrelenting fervor hits with an uncommon ferocity while being dynamic…” – Din Intunerec

“Outlying offers a solid Swedish-style melodic death metal sound with their own personal touch.” – MetalUniverse.net

“With a biting energy and a relentless intensity, [Pitch-Black Serum] hits with an uncommon ferocity while keeping a dynamic, melodic and catchy structure.” – MetalUniverse.net

“I had never heard of this band before, so I was all the more amazed by the high level of performance the band had already achieved in 2012 [Scars Of Daylight album]. They are reminiscent of Scandinavian melodic death metal bands of the late 1990s.” – Ammo-underground.at

“The three gentlemen serve us finely spun melodies; the musicians tie everything together into a flowing, detailed unity. A bit of clean vocals are sprinkled in here and there, and so a lot happens in this largely whipping smasher. A few threatening vibes and thrashy, straight-ahead tactics are also effectively employed, as is polyphonic vocals – everything just fits! Raising fists, enjoying details, headbanging – it’s a mystery to me why these all-rounders are still so unknown!” – Ammo-underground.at

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0 Trois-Rivières MetalFest Announces 2024 Lineup w/ IMMOLATION, UNEARTH, BEYOND CREATION, GOROD, GHOULUNATICS, AUGURY and More!

September 17, 2024
by Asher
· Music News · Trois-Rivières MetalFest

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Montreal, QC – September 17, 2023

Trois-Rivières MetalFest Announces 2024 Lineup w/ IMMOLATION, UNEARTH, BEYOND CREATION, GOROD, GHOULUNATICS, AUGURY and More!

After a sold-out 2023 event that hosted Kataklysm, Suffocation, Incantation, and many more, Trois-Rivières MetalFest is proud to announce their 2024 lineup for its 17th edition on November 22nd and 23rd at the Amphitheatre Cogeco in Trois-Rivières, QC, which stands between Montreal and Quebec City.

The 2024 extreme music event will showcase headliners New York death metal legends IMMOLATION and Boston metalcore titans UNEARTH with support from Montreal technical death masters BEYOND CREATION, France’s progressive metal lords GOROD, Montreal legends GHOULUNATICS, Progressive Death champions AUGURY among many more over the two nights along with the Thursday, November 21st pre-festival kick-off concert at L’Entité (lineups listed below).

Ticket Info:

3-Day Pass (Two Main Nights + Pre Fest Show):

French URL: https://amphitheatrecogeco.com/spectacles/trois-rivieres-metalfest
English URL: https://amphitheatrecogeco.com/en/shows/trois-rivieres-metalfest

Thursday, Nov 21st – Pre-Fest Show:

https://lepointdevente.com/billets/3rmf2024?lang=en

Thursday, Nov 21st – Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm at L’Entité (1420 rue Notre-Dame Centre):
Feels Like Home (Qc)
Hopeless Nation (Qc)
Polygraph (Qc)
Chained by Illness (Qc)

Friday, Nov 22nd – Doors at 5pm, Show at 6pm at Amphitheatre Cogeco (100, avenue des Draveurs):
Immolation (Headliner US)
Beyond Creation (Qc)
Ghoulunatics (Qc)
Reanimator (Qc)
Strigampire (Qc)
Backstabber (Qc)
Uriel (Qc)

Saturday, Nov 23rd – Doors at 5pm, Show at 6pm at Amphitheatre Cogeco (100, avenue des Draveurs):
Unearth (Headliner US)
Gorod (France)
Necrotic Mutation (Qc)
Augury (Qc)
Fracturus (Qc)
Apocalyptic Fear (Qc)
Zero State (Qc)

For more information, please follow Trois-Rivières MetalFest at the following links:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/troisrivieresmetalfest

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/3rivmetalfest

About: Trois-Rivières Metalfest was originally founded by Jean-François Houle, Samuel Landry, and Annie Richard. Since 2001, Trois-Rivières MetalFest has been bringing metal music fanatics from across Quebec and abroad together for one of the province’s most extreme mosh pits. Presenting past headliners such as Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death, Annihilator, Voivod, Despised Icon, and many others to name a few. In 2023, the team experienced a second wind with the addition of new blood. Its new committee, now made up of Jean-François Houle, David Steines, Dany Soucy, and Nicolas Dumais, has set itself the task of ensuring the sustainability of the festival for many years to come! Once again this year, the Trois-Rivières Metalfest will do everything possible to prove that its festival still has its place among the biggest events in the province.

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0 Ottawa’s DEFORMATORY Premiere First Single Off Upcoming Album “Inversion of the Unseen Horizon” Out September 3rd

June 9, 2021
by Asher
· Deformatory · Music News · Uncategorized

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Montreal, QC – June 9, 2021

Ottawa’s Deformatory Announce Sonically Relentless Death Metal Experience With “Inversion of the Unseen Horizon”

Single Premiere “In The Embervoid Where Dead Stars Reign” via Bravewords

New Album “Inversion of the Unseen Horizon” Out September 3, 2021

Deformatory has been a maelstrom of devastation since 2010, assaulting all in their wake with relentless sonic brutality. This year they are adding to their punishing catalogue with their third album “Inversion of the Unseen Horizon”, which was mixed and mastered by Topon Das (Fuck the Facts) from Apartment 2 Recording along with the artwork done by Paul Gerrard, who is a movie concept designer known for his imagery on Wrath of the Titans, Hellraiser: Origins and Hellboy.

In anticipation of what is sure to be one of the heaviest tech death albums of the year, Deformatory are luring listeners in with the first single “In The Embervoid Where Dead Stars Reign”, which can be heard via its premiere on Bravewords HERE.

This is the third full-length album for Deformatory, following the 2011 EP “A Prelude Of…”; the 2013 full-length “In The Wake of Pestilence” and the 2016 full-length “Malediction”. The nine-track album is divided into three chapters, of which “In The Embervoid Where Dead Stars Reign” is the third song in the second chapter.

Deformatory explains the album’s concept and how the single fits in:

“In our previous album “Malediction”, we explored the truth about Lucifer, who was an angel possessed by a far greater evil entity named Savael. We dove into his awakening and consequences for mankind. Our newest album reveals that Savael was but a mere droid in a complex hierarchy of vile entities, known as The Ce’naxors from a planet called Cyru’xil, whose Grand Arkitekt has an insatiable thirst for destroying life stars.

The single is about the aftermath of planetary consumption and its effect on the multiverse. How death and destruction breed new forms of life, including some unintended consequences for Cyru’xil.”

This massively complex and intriguing album is just the tip of the iceberg for the brutal Ottawa duo. Fans of Cryptopsy, Morbid Angel, and Origin should take note.

The album “Inversion of the Unseen Horizon” will be released on September 3, 2021.

Album pre-order – http://deformatory.bandcamp.com

Track Listing:
Chapter I – INCEPTION: THE CYRU’XILEAN NEXUS
1. Within The Astral Abscess (5:20)
2. Behold, The Apex of Decay (4:36)
3. Enginieering The Wvrmhorde (4:39)

Chapter II – INCURSION: THE PROTOTYPAL ESCHATON
4. Summoning The Cosmic Devourer (7:13)
5. Masticated By An Infinite Shadow (4:30)
6. In The Embervoid Where Dead Stars Reign (3:52)

Chapter III – INVERSION: THE HORIZONTAL REFLECTION
7. Deciphering The Archetype (3:53)
8. Impaled Upon The Carrionspire (5:01) (Classical guitar and solos by Jon Levasseur (ex-Cryptopsy))
9. Beyond The Abhorrence (4:13)
Album Length: 43:21

Album Band Line Up:
Charlie Leduc – Guitars & Vocals
Neil Grandy – Drums

For more info:
http://www.deformatory.ca
http://www.facebook.com/deformatory
http://www.instagram.com/deformatory
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About:
Deformatory is a death metal band from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Forming in 2010, they set out to create an extreme sound, fusing together classic influences (Cryptopsy, Morbid Angel, Suffocation, etc.) and their love for modern tech death. The result is a uniquely relentless blend of death metal that can only hail from the Northern hemisphere.

Deformatory independently released their full-length debut, “In The Wake of Pestilence”, in December of 2013. This pummeling 9-track debut has been exceptionally well-received by fans worldwide, and has been cited as being an “outstanding and monstrous debut album. Essential.” (Frank Rini – AllAboutTheRock, ex: Internal Bleeding), and “flawless in every way” (TheBloodShed).

Having shared the stage with bands like Cryptopsy, Napalm Death, Obscura, Beyond Creation, Gorod, Archspire, and Fuck The Facts, Deformatory is more than comfortable delivering their crushing brand of extreme metal to live, screaming, and sweaty audiences.

The band’s sophomore release, “Malediction”, was released worldwide via CDN Records in 2016, with additional singles “Once Upon the Cross” (Deicide cover), and “Myiasis” both in 2018. Since then, DEFORMATORY has been developing their 3rd full-length album entitled “Inversion of the Unseen Horizon” which they plan to unveil in the Fall of 2021 as an independent release.

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0 Red Deer’s The Myopia Condition’s Debut Album “Event Horizon” Is Now Streaming On Bravewords

October 14, 2020
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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 14, 2020

For fans of Oh Sleeper, Death, Gojira, Beyond Creation, As I Lay Dying

Red Deer’s The Myopia Condition’s Debut Album “Event Horizon” Is Now Streaming On Bravewords

“Event Horizon” Out October 16, 2020

L-R – Craig MacKenzie – Guitar, Josh Gould – Guitar/Vocals, Josiah Dyck – Vocals, Robert Fearey – Bass, Vocals, Greg Glenn – Drums
Photo Credit: Robert Fearey

Hailing from Red Deer, Canada, The Myopia Condition is thrilled to be releasing their debut album “Event Horizon” this coming Friday, October 16th and before it officially drops, the record’s full stream is being premiered today on Bravewords HERE.

Vigorous, and tight, “Event Horizon” is composed of nine heavy tracks that take the listener through a range of emotions, with relatable themes and crushing guitars. The band shares their excitement in their own words:

“This album has something for every metalhead in our opinion, especially those inclined to listen to overtly heavy metal. Rhythmically the band’s tightness and aggressiveness leave the audience stunned and wanting more. The harmonized screams, out of pocket riffage, chaotic thunder drums, and beautifully tasteful leads compile into a pretty awesome album. We can’t wait for the public to get a listen and we look forward to the future of this band.”

Three of the songs on the album were written a decade ago, with no intention of ever seeing the light, however, these three songs got the ball rolling, and the result is fast riffs, heavy breakdowns, and huge sound. The listener is in for a ride as they experience adrenaline-inducing riffage, high-intensity technical drumming that is spun into crushing buildups and breakdowns, tied together with blood curdling vocal highs and lows belting out passionate lyrics.

For a debut album, this is a solid offering that exemplifies years of musicianship and true chemistry that radiates from The Myopia Condition.

Recommended for fans of Gojira, Beyond Creation and As I Lay Dying, “Event Horizon” will be available on October 16th, 2020 on digital sales platforms.

Album pre-order HERE.

Lyric Video “Separation From Classification” HERE.

Track Listing:
1. Event Horizon (1:01)
2. Separation From Classification
3. Brainwashed (3:08)
4. AfterLife (2:57)
5. Walk Me Home (2:45)
6. Song 9000 (3:28)
7. Empty Room (2:50)
8. Rotting Soul (3:05)
9. Fighting Fables (4:26)
Album Length: 23:43

Album Band Line Up:
Josh Gould – Guitars/Vocals
David Luchenski – Lead Guitars
Rob Fearey – Bass Guitar/Vocals
Josiah Dyck – Lead Vocals
Greg Glenn – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Josh Gould – Guitars/Vocals
Craig MacKenzie – Guitars
Rob Fearey – Bass Guitar/Vocals
Josiah Dyck – Lead Vocals
Greg Glenn – Drums

For more info:
Facebook.com/The-Myopia-Condition-1394941280540493/
Instagram.com/themyopiacondition.band
EPK

About:

Through a will to create pure rhythmic brilliant chaos, came a manifestation of power and heaviness from the west Canadian prairies. The Myopia Condition was created.

It started with a melding of minds between Josh Gould (guitars) and Greg Glenn (drums). Immediately they went to work toying with ideas that had been in Josh’s head for some time. They soon brought in Robert Fearey (big guitars) and the chemistry was immediately noticed. On vocals is the gritty powerhouse Josiah Dyck and finishing off the five-piece on guitars is shred-meister Craig Mackenzie. The vibe between the boys is vastly apparent. They have found a groove to exploit and continue to refine their sound.

Hailing from Sh-Red Deer, Alberta The Myopia Condition has a sound that combines crushing rhythmic grooves, devastating breakdowns, and ballsy in the pocket riffage. Their influences range from Periphery and Meshuggah to Lamb of God and Oh Sleeper.

In 2018 The Myopia Condition made its way to the Canadian Wacken Metal battle finals which goes to show the hard work and passion these boys put into their music and their stage performance.

The boys have made appearances at festivals such as Armstrong Metalfest and Loud As Hell, and continue to hone their Djent-Core sound. Their debut eight-song album “Event Horizon” is being released on October 16, 2020.

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0 The Myopia Condition’s Unleash Third Single “AfterLife” Justice Against Evildoers, Premiere Single via TheProgSpace, Debut Album “Event Horizon” Out October 16, 2020

October 6, 2020
by Asher
· Music News · The Myopia Condition

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 6, 2020

For fans of Oh Sleeper, Death, Gojira, Beyond Creation, As I Lay Dying

The Myopia Condition’s Unleash Third Single “AfterLife” Justice Against Evildoers

Premiere Single via TheProgSpace

Debut Album “Event Horizon” Out October 16, 2020

L-R – Craig MacKenzie – Guitar, Josh Gould – Guitar/Vocals, Josiah Dyck – Vocals, Robert Fearey – Bass, Vocals, Greg Glenn – Drums
Photo Credit: Robert Fearey

Canada’s The Myopia Condition will be unleashing their debut album “Event Horizon” this October. Featuring elegant grooves mashed together with blast beats and double kicks, along with guitar leads that sing like birds, the record is full of energy from front to back; even the soft bits are heavy. It’s a very real and genuine full length both lyrically and musically along with hints of goofy amongst. The Myopia Condition doesn’t take life too seriously, but they pour passion into their music.

The band adds:

“We believe people will really dig the album. Especially our local metal family. We always hear good things after we play our local shows. (which we miss immensely) And I think they will appreciate finally having some of our stuff to play outside of live shows. As far as possible new fans? If they enjoy metal, I think they will be pleasantly surprised with something fresh and new.”

Today, before “Event Horizon” officially drops on October 16th, they have teamed up with TheProgspace for the premiere of their third single “AfterLife”.

The band comments:

“This song is about those who live with a hidden evildoing and just play it off like it doesn’t exist. Whether it is a partner who is having an affair or a child molester or rapist or murderer or one that even just spreads false words for their gain. I don’t understand how one could live with themselves after harming another human being in such ways and just play it off like it doesn’t bother their heart or soul. In time, the filth you are hiding will eventually catch up with you. You will be found out. Time is not on your side.

Listen to “AfterLife” HERE.

Recommended for fans of Death, Gojira, and Beyond Creation, “Event Horizon” will be available on October 16th, 2020 on digital sales platforms.

Previous singles:
“Fighting Fables” HERE.
“Separation From Classification” HERE.

Album Band Line Up:
Josh Gould – Guitars/Vocals
David Luchenski – Lead Guitars
Rob Fearey – Bass Guitar/Vocals
Josiah Dyck – Lead Vocals
Greg Glenn – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Josh Gould – Guitars/Vocals
Craig MacKenzie – Guitars
Rob Fearey – Bass Guitar/Vocals
Josiah Dyck – Lead Vocals
Greg Glenn – Drums

For more info:
Facebook.com/The-Myopia-Condition-1394941280540493/
Instagram.com/themyopiacondition.band
EPK

About:

Through a will to create pure rhythmic brilliant chaos, came a manifestation of power and heaviness from the west Canadian prairies. The Myopia Condition was created.

In 2018 The Myopia Condition made its way to the Canadian Wacken Metal battle finals which goes to show the hard work and passion these boys put into their music and their stage performance.

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0 The Myopia Condition Enter The Ring With Negative Thoughts Through New Single “Fighting Fables”, Premiere Second Single via TheCirclePit, Debut Album “Event Horizon” Out October 16, 2020

September 24, 2020
by Asher
· Music News · The Myopia Condition

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 24, 2020

For fans of Oh Sleeper, Death, Gojira, Beyond Creation, As I Lay Dying

The Myopia Condition Enter The Ring With Negative Thoughts Through New Single “Fighting Fables”

Premiere Second Single via TheCirclePit

Debut Album “Event Horizon” Out October 16, 2020

L-R – Craig MacKenzie – Guitar, Josh Gould – Guitar/Vocals, Josiah Dyck – Vocals, Robert Fearey – Bass, Vocals, Greg Glenn – Drums
Photo Credit: Robert Fearey

Canada’s The Myopia Condition recently announced their debut album “Event Horizon” and now the second single “Fighting Fables” is out and ready for ears.

The single faces the all too common feeling of self-doubt and fighting the negative voices in your head that intend to drag you down. These negative thoughts are just fables, and this song is the anthem for confronting them and emerging victorious.

“Fighting Fables” was the first song the band started playing together and it’s chock full of raw intensity. The riffs in the song have a beautiful use of dissonance that captivate the minds of listeners and the drums are some of the most intense blast beat spots on the record. The band comments on the single:

“This song was the first song we ever wrote and played together, it made us realize that we had a great vibe together as a band immediately. Right off the hop, it starts out pretty fast and in your face, and continues to build into dissonant rage guitar-wise that reflects the message in the lyrics. Fables is a crowd favourite that showcases our great energy as a band, feeding off each other on stage and it quite often ends the set.”

Intense and intimidating, this song will have you hitting repeat just like the others on “Event Horizon”. Recommended for fans of Death, Gojira, and Beyond Creation this is music to rage to.

“Fighting Fables” can be heard via its premiere on TheCirclePit HERE.

“Event Horizon” will be available on October 16th, 2020.

“Separation From Classification” can be heard HERE.

Album Band Line Up:
Josh Gould – Guitars/Vocals
David Luchenski – Lead Guitars
Rob Fearey – Bass Guitar/Vocals
Josiah Dyck – Lead Vocals
Greg Glenn – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Josh Gould – Guitars/Vocals
Craig MacKenzie – Guitars
Rob Fearey – Bass Guitar/Vocals
Josiah Dyck – Lead Vocals
Greg Glenn – Drums

For more info:
Facebook.com/The-Myopia-Condition-1394941280540493/
Instagram.com/themyopiacondition.band
EPK

About:

Through a will to create pure rhythmic brilliant chaos, came a manifestation of power and heaviness from the west Canadian prairies. The Myopia Condition was created.

In 2018 The Myopia Condition made its way to the Canadian Wacken Metal battle finals which goes to show the hard work and passion these boys put into their music and their stage performance.

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0 The Myopia Condition Intend To Enthrall Metalheads With Debut Album “Event Horizon; Premiere First Single “Separation From Classification” via NoCleanSinging

September 10, 2020
by Asher
· Music News · The Myopia Condition

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 10, 2020

For fans of Oh Sleeper, Death, Gojira, Beyond Creation, As I Lay Dying

The Myopia Condition Intend To Enthrall Metalheads With Debut Album “Event Horizon”

Premiere First Single “Separation From Classification” via NoCleanSinging

“Event Horizon” Out October 16, 2020

L-R – Craig MacKenzie – Guitar, Josh Gould – Guitar/Vocals, Josiah Dyck – Vocals, Robert Fearey – Bass, Vocals, Greg Glenn – Drums
Photo Credit: Robert Fearey

Canada’s The Myopia Condition is very excited to be releasing their debut album “Event Horizon” on October 16, 2020.

Elegant grooves are mashed together with blast beats and double kicks, along with guitar leads that sing like birds. The album is full of energy from front to back; even the soft bits are heavy. It’s a very real and genuine record both lyrically and musically along with hints of goofy amongst. The Myopia Condition doesn’t take life too seriously, but they pour passion into their music.

“Event Horizon” has great depth to it, with dynamically diverse songs that evoke emotion from listeners. The Myopia Condition further explains the album in their own words:

“This album has something for every metalhead, in my opinion, especially those inclined to listen to overtly heavy metal. Rhythmically the band’s tightness and aggressiveness leave the audience stunned and wanting more.”

The Myopia Condition is an adrenaline-packed live experience as witnessed at local festivals and shows. They are antsy to return to the stage, but in the meantime offer this album while we wait for the world to return to normal.

Today, the band is sharing their first single “Separation From Classification”.

The track talks about finding your own voice instead of following the in-crowd. An anthem for coming as you are and not just sticking to the status quo, it encourages being kind, real, non-judgemental. Starting at a medium pace it builds into thrash and slows down in the middle for some tasteful cleans and jazzy leads. The song continues on with some heavy vocals and harmonized screams, ultimately finishing off with one of the tastier riffs on the album.

Recommended for fans of Oh Sleeper, Death, and Gojira, The Myopia Condition will surprise metalheads with something fresh and new.

“Separation From Classification” can be heard via its premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.

Album Band Line Up:
Josh Gould – Guitars/Vocals
David Luchenski – Lead Guitars
Rob Fearey – Bass Guitar/Vocals
Josiah Dyck – Lead Vocals
Greg Glenn – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Josh Gould – Guitars/Vocals
Craig MacKenzie – Guitars
Rob Fearey – Bass Guitar/Vocals
Josiah Dyck – Lead Vocals
Greg Glenn – Drums

For more info:
Facebook.com/The-Myopia-Condition-1394941280540493/
Instagram.com/themyopiacondition.band
EPK

About:

Through a will to create pure rhythmic brilliant chaos, came a manifestation of power and heaviness from the west Canadian prairies. The Myopia Condition was created.

In 2018 The Myopia Condition made its way to the Canadian Wacken Metal battle finals which goes to show the hard work and passion these boys put into their music and their stage performance.

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