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0 TALES OF THE TOMB Premiere EP Stream “Volume Two: Mendacium” via Decibel Mag

  • September 26, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Tales of The Tomb

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 26, 2019

For fans of Macabre, At The Gates, Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, Psychological Horror Metal / Death Metal / Murder Metal

TALES OF THE TOMB Premiere EP Stream “Volume Two: Mendacium” via Decibel Mag

Tales Of The Tomb (L-R): Trez Thomas (Guitar and Vocals), Corey Skerlak (Guitar and Vocals)

 Photo Credit – Kylee Thompson Photography

Painting their canvas of extreme music with inspirations of real-life stories of murder, conspiracy, supernatural horror, and terror, Edmonton’s Tales of The Tomb will unleash their new EP “Volume Two: Mendicium” on September 27th. The EP is a collection of narratives surrounding government cover-ups, national lies and the heinous crimes committed amongst the shadows. Before the EP officially drops, the duo has teamed up with Decibel Magazine for its exclusive full stream HERE.

A sonic attack layered with grinding blast beats, injected with menacing guttural lows “Volume Two: Mendicium” is a sound straight from hell with gore-filled lyrics leaving little to the imagination, destroying your eardrums like a corpse is erased in an acid-filled bath. Mixed and mastered by Cryptopsy guitar player and Head Engineer/Owner at The Grid Studios Christian Donaldson. The EP also contains a bonus track about the Japanese horror film Mermaid in a Manhole. Featuring artwork by Tony Midi of Tonymidi Artworks.  Pre-order the album HERE.

Unified by the desire to have the grotesque power of 90’s era death and murder metal, Tales of The Tomb started as a thought that grew into an insatiable need to make extreme music.  Tales Of The Tomb was created in October 2013 from founder Corey Skerlak (guitar, vocals) out of inspiration from the original murder metal band Macabre.

Much of their inspiration is drawn from the hideous crimes and conspiracies of the world. Retelling stories of the dark hidden secrets and victims from such crimes. This was the inspiration for the name Tales of The Tomb.

Videos:
‘The Sinful Messiah’ here.
‘The Nightmare Hall’ here.
‘Nine Eleven’ here.


Track Listing:
1. The Nightmare Hall (4:05)
2. Faul (3:02)
3. The Sinful Messiah (4:14)
4. Dyatlov Pass Incident (3:52)
5. Nine Eleven (4:46)
6. Mermaid In A Manhole (3:33)
EP Length: 23:44

More info:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
EPK

– 30 –

“RIYL: Serial killers and death metal. Now, many of you may think the two already go hand in hand, but new dimensions of depravity are opened when you take the murderous criminals Macabre and Church of Misery have been glorifying forever and backdrop it with noise more akin to Cannibal Corpse Fist-****ing At The Gates. Or Vice Versa.” – Decibel Magazine

“It’s got a European death metal feel to it, and while it’s definitely heavy, it’s centerpiece is a melodic guitar solo. If the rest of the EP, out on November 27th, is anything like the first taste of it, signals Tales of the Tomb as a band we’ll be hearing more – Metal Insider

“Grooves entwine and work their way under the skin like toxic vines, whilst the body of the song strolls with a deceitful calm as much hued in more classic metal essences as it is in death metal voracity.” – RingMaster Review

“Volume One: Morpras stands as a melodic treat fans of cold sounding death metal, melodic or otherwise, will definitely get a kick out of.” – Apochs Metal Review

Prairie Finalist for Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2016

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ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
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0 TALES OF THE TOMB Premiere Lyric Video For “The Nightmare Hall”

  • September 18, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Tales of The Tomb

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 18, 2019

For fans of Macabre, At The Gates, Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, Psychological Horror Metal / Death Metal / Murder Metal

TALES OF THE TOMB Premiere Lyric Video For “The Nightmare Hall”
New EP “Volume Two: Mendacium” September 27th

Tales Of The Tomb (L-R): Trez Thomas (Guitar and Vocals), Corey Skerlak (Guitar and Vocals)

 Photo Credit – Kylee Thompson Photography

Every town has stories to caution or warn, every police officer has a seen a crime that keeps them awake at night, and every coroner has seen death in ways that the rest of us could never imagine. Murder, conspiracy, supernatural horror, and real-life terror are stains on the cutting room floor where Edmonton-based group Tales of The Tomb paints their canvas.

Tales of The Tomb will release their new EP “Volume Two: Mendicium” September 27th. “Volume Two: Mendicium” is a collection of narratives surrounding government cover-ups, national lies and the heinous crimes committed amongst the shadows.  The album was mixed and mastered by Cryptopsy guitar player and Head Engineer/Owner at The Grid Studios Christian Donaldson. The EP also contains a bonus track about the Japanese horror film Mermaid in a Manhole. Featuring artwork by Tony Midi of Tonymidi Artworks.  Pre-order the album HERE.

Today the band has teamed up with Metal Insider for an exclusive premiere of the lyric video for “The Nightmare Hall”.  Watch it HERE.

Unified by the desire to have the grotesque power of 90’s era death and murder metal, Tales of The Tomb started as a thought that grew into an insatiable need to make extreme music.  Tales Of The Tomb was created in October 2013 from founder Corey Skerlak (Guitar, Vocals) out of inspiration from the original murder metal band Macabre.

Much of their inspiration is drawn from the hideous crimes and conspiracies of the world. Retelling stories of the dark hidden secrets and victims from such crimes. This was the inspiration for the name Tales of The Tomb.

A sonic attack layered with grinding blast beats, injected with menacing guttural lows — a sound straight from hell with gore-filled lyrics leaving little to the imagination, destroying your eardrums like a corpse is erased in an acid-filled bath.

EP pre-order is available on Bandcamp here.


Track Listing:
1. The Nightmare Hall (4:05)
2. Faul (3:02)
3. The Sinful Messiah (4:14)
4. Dyatlov Pass Incident (3:52)
5. Nine Eleven (4:46)
6. Mermaid In A Manhole (3:33)
EP Length: 23:44

More info:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
EPK

– 30 –

“RIYL: Serial killers and death metal. Now, many of you may think the two already go hand in hand, but new dimensions of depravity are opened when you take the murderous criminals Macabre and Church of Misery have been glorifying forever and backdrop it with noise more akin to Cannibal Corpse Fist-****ing At The Gates. Or Vice Versa.” – Decibel Magazine

“It’s got a European death metal feel to it, and while it’s definitely heavy, it’s centerpiece is a melodic guitar solo. If the rest of the EP, out on November 27th, is anything like the first taste of it, signals Tales of the Tomb as a band we’ll be hearing more – Metal Insider

“Grooves entwine and work their way under the skin like toxic vines, whilst the body of the song strolls with a deceitful calm as much hued in more classic metal essences as it is in death metal voracity.” – RingMaster Review

“Volume One: Morpras stands as a melodic treat fans of cold sounding death metal, melodic or otherwise, will definitely get a kick out of.” – Apochs Metal Review

Prairie Finalist for Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2016

—

ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | asher@ashermediarelations.com
Facebook @AsherMedia | Tweet @AsherMedia | Instagram @AsherMedia

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0 TALES OF THE TOMB Unleash New Video ‘Sinful Messiah’; A Death Metal Story of David Koresh

  • September 4, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Tales of The Tomb

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 4, 2019

For fans of Macabre, At The Gates, Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, Psychological Horror Metal / Death Metal / Murder Metal

TALES OF THE TOMB Unleash New Video ‘Sinful Messiah’; A Death Metal Story of David Koresh

New EP “Volume Two: Mendacium” September 27th

Tales Of The Tomb (L-R): Trez Thomas (Guitar and Vocals), Corey Skerlak (Guitar and Vocals)

 Photo Credit – Kylee Thompson Photography

Every town has stories to caution or warn, every police officer has a seen a crime that keeps them awake at night, and every coroner has seen death in ways that the rest of us could never imagine. Murder, conspiracy, supernatural horror, and real-life terror are stains on the cutting room floor where Edmonton-based group Tales of The Tomb paints their canvas.

Tales of The Tomb will release their new EP “Volume Two: Mendacium” September 27th. “Volume Two: Mendacium” is a collection of narratives surrounding government cover-ups, national lies and the heinous crimes committed amongst the shadows.  The album was mixed and mastered by Cryptopsy guitar player and Head Engineer/Owner at The Grid Studios Christian Donaldson. The EP also contains a bonus track about the Japanese horror film Mermaid in a Manhole. Featuring artwork by Tony Midi of Tonymidi Artworks

Previously unleashing their first single “Nine Eleven”, the band has unshackled the follow-up track “Sinful Messiah”, a dark tale of the infamous cult leader David Koresh and the Branch Davidians. The band explains further:

“Our song ‘Sinful Messiah’ focuses on the cult leader from the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas — David Koresh. The Branch attracted the attention of the ATF when the US postal service flagged a suspicious parcel containing live hand grenades being shipped to their compound. The name ‘Sinful Messiah’ is ripped from the headline of a newspaper article giving him title; because David believed he was the second coming of Christ. This song was written to sonically recreate the events that took place portraying the level of chaos and confusion created by raids and the siege on the compound. This event has been regarded by some as a publicity stunt in the wake of cult hysteria to paint the ATF in a positive light — leading to a “who shot first?” conspiracy.”

“Sinful Messiah” can be viewed on Metal Injection HERE.

Unified by the desire to have the grotesque power of 90’s era death and murder metal, Tales of The Tomb started as a thought that grew into an insatiable need to make extreme music. Tales Of The Tomb was created in October 2013 from founder Corey Skerlak (Guitar, Vocals) out of inspiration from the original murder metal band Macabre.

Much of their inspiration is drawn from the hideous crimes and conspiracies of the world. Retelling stories of the dark hidden secrets and victims from such crimes. This was the inspiration for the name Tales of The Tomb.

A sonic attack layered with grinding blast beats, injected with menacing guttural lows — a sound straight from hell with gore-filled lyrics leaving little to the imagination, destroying your eardrums like a corpse is erased in an acid-filled bath.

EP pre-order is available on Bandcamp here.


Track Listing:
1. The Nightmare Hall (4:05)
2. Faul (3:02)
3. The Sinful Messiah (4:14)
4. Dyatlov Pass Incident (3:52)
5. Nine Eleven (4:46)
6. Mermaid In A Manhole (3:33)
EP Length: 23:44

More info:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
EPK

– 30 –

“RIYL: Serial killers and death metal. Now, many of you may think the two already go hand in hand, but new dimensions of depravity are opened when you take the murderous criminals Macabre and Church of Misery have been glorifying forever and backdrop it with noise more akin to Cannibal Corpse Fist-****ing At The Gates. Or Vice Versa.” – Decibel Magazine

“It’s got a European death metal feel to it, and while it’s definitely heavy, it’s centerpiece is a melodic guitar solo. If the rest of the EP, out on November 27th, is anything like the first taste of it, signals Tales of the Tomb as a band we’ll be hearing more – Metal Insider

“Grooves entwine and work their way under the skin like toxic vines, whilst the body of the song strolls with a deceitful calm as much hued in more classic metal essences as it is in death metal voracity.” – RingMaster Review

“Volume One: Morpras stands as a melodic treat fans of cold sounding death metal, melodic or otherwise, will definitely get a kick out of.” – Apochs Metal Review

Prairie Finalist for Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2016

—

ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | asher@ashermediarelations.com
Facebook @AsherMedia | Tweet @AsherMedia | Instagram @AsherMedia

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0 TALES OF THE TOMB To Release New EP “Volume Two: Mendacium” September 27th

  • August 15, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Tales of The Tomb

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – August 15, 2019

For fans of Macabre, At The Gates, Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, Psychological Horror Metal / Death Metal / Murder Metal

TALES OF THE TOMB To Release New EP “Volume Two: Mendacium” September 27th

Premiere First Single ‘Nine Eleven’ via NoCleanSinging

Tales Of The Tomb (L-R): Trez Thomas (Guitar and Vocals), Corey Skerlak (Guitar and Vocals)

 Photo Credit – Kylee Thompson Photography

Every town has stories to caution or warn, every police officer has a seen a crime that keeps them awake at night, and every coroner has seen death in ways that the rest of us could never imagine. Murder, conspiracy, supernatural horror, and real-life terror are stains on the cutting room floor where Edmonton-based group Tales of The Tombpaints their canvas.

Tales of The Tomb will release their new EP “Volume Two: Mendacium” September 27th. “Volume Two: Mendacium” is a collection of narratives surrounding government cover-ups, national lies and the heinous crimes committed amongst the shadows.  The album was mixed and mastered by Cryptopsy guitar player and Head Engineer/Owner at The Grid Studios Christian Donaldson. The EP also contains a bonus track about the Japanese horror film Mermaid in a Manhole. Featuring artwork by Tony Midi of Tonymidi Artworks

Today the first single from the album has been released.  Check out an exclusive premiere of the lyric video for “Nine Eleven” over at No Clean Singing HERE.

Unified by the desire to have the grotesque power of 90’s era death and murder metal, Tales of The Tomb started as a thought that grew into an insatiable need to make extreme music. Tales Of The Tomb was created in October 2013 from founder Corey Skerlak (Guitar, Vocals) out of inspiration from the original murder metal band Macabre.

Much of their inspiration is drawn from the hideous crimes and conspiracies of the world. Retelling stories of the dark hidden secrets and victims from such crimes. This was the inspiration for the name Tales of The Tomb.

A sonic attack layered with grinding blast beats, injected with menacing guttural lows — a sound straight from hell with gore-filled lyrics leaving little to the imagination, destroying your eardrums like a corpse is erased in an acid-filled bath.

EP pre-order is available on Bandcamp here.

Track Listing:
1. The Nightmare Hall (4:05)
2. Faul (3:02)
3. The Sinful Messiah (4:14)
4. Dyatlov Pass Incident (3:52)
5. Nine Eleven (4:46)
6. Mermaid In A Manhole (3:33)
EP Length: 23:44

More info:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
EPK

– 30 –

“RIYL: Serial killers and death metal. Now, many of you may think the two already go hand in hand, but new dimensions of depravity are opened when you take the murderous criminals Macabre and Church of Misery have been glorifying forever and backdrop it with noise more akin to Cannibal Corpse Fist-****ing At The Gates. Or Vice Versa.” – Decibel Magazine

“It’s got a European death metal feel to it, and while it’s definitely heavy, it’s centerpiece is a melodic guitar solo. If the rest of the EP, out on November 27th, is anything like the first taste of it, signals Tales of the Tomb as a band we’ll be hearing more – Metal Insider

“Grooves entwine and work their way under the skin like toxic vines, whilst the body of the song strolls with a deceitful calm as much hued in more classic metal essences as it is in death metal voracity.” – RingMaster Review

“Volume One: Morpras stands as a melodic treat fans of cold sounding death metal, melodic or otherwise, will definitely get a kick out of.” – Apochs Metal Review

Prairie Finalist for Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2016

—

ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | asher@ashermediarelations.com
Facebook | Tweet @AsherMedia | Instagram @AsherMedia

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0 Decibel Mag Video Premiere: SLUDGEHAMMER Doing ‘Sledgehammer’ (Peter Gabriel)

  • July 4, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Sludgehammer

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 4, 2019

For fans of Revocation, Mastodon, Lamb Of God, Cannibal Corpse, Pantera, Opeth, Decapitated

Decibel Mag Video Premiere: SLUDGEHAMMER Doing ‘Sledgehammer’ (Peter Gabriel)

New Album “Antechamber” Out Now!

L-R: Tyler Williams – Guitars, Josh Stephney – Vocals, Jeff Wilson – Guitars,  Dan Ayers – Bass/Vocals,  Fernando Villalobos- Drums

Photo Credit: Deborah Lawrence

It’s been a long time coming, with a band name like SLUDGEHAMMER, it was inevitable that the Toronto based quintet would be doing a cover version of Peter Gabriel’s ‘Sledgehammer’. The two are a perfect pair up, which is demonstrated in the band’s new music video covering the track.

The band comments:

“After many drunken fan requests, many misspelled marquee billings and many hours spent researching the legalities. We at Sludgehammer are moderately delighted to release our Sledgehammer cover. Peter Gabriel is our band inspiration, he has influenced every riff, blast beat and vocal harmony that we’ve created. We hope this does him some justice we hope you enjoy this as much as we did.”

Teaming up with Decibel Magazine for the video’s premiere, SLUDGEHAMMER doing ‘Sledgehammer’ can be viewed at the following link: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2019/07/04/video-premiere-sludgehammer-covers-peter-gabriel-you-know-which-song/

Though the track is not on the band’s latest album “Antechamber” released this past April, new fans can have their eardrums pummeled and destroyed by the heavy groove presented by the band. Those with an ear for Decapitated, Pantera, Lamb Of God, and Cannibal Corpse can dig into this slice of groovy progressive melodic death brutality.

“Antechamber” is available for download and streaming on the following platforms:
Bandcamp
Spotify
iTunes
Amazon

Music Video – ‘Climatic Death’ – https://youtu.be/UnkIBsqGs3c

For More Info:
http://www.facebook.com/sludgehammermusic
https://www.instagram.com/sludgehammermusic
https://twitter.com/sludgehammermx

BIO:

Since the release, their first full-length album, The Fallen Sun, Sludgehammer from Toronto, Canada have been riding a wave of great reviews for the record as well as their live show.

Originally formed in 2013 by Jeff Wilson (guitar) and Fernando Villalobos (drums), Sludgehammer’s initial lineup came together with the addition of Daniel Ayers (vocals/bass) and Christopher Szarota (vocals).  By the end of the year, they released a demo which gained considerable ground. 2014’s EP Organ Harvester introduced Dan Ayers as a co-vocalist, creating a unique sound that molded Sludgehammer into the heavy and groovy band it is today.

In 2016, the LP The Fallen Sun was released; fast and chunky it was well received by fans and the media. Unfortunately, after the release of that album, the band parted ways with Szarota and Josh Stephney was brought on board to complete the album cycle.

With the lineup finalized, Sludgehammer hit the road and laid waste to every stage they set foot on, showing their fans that they were now stronger than ever.  After a few successful tours in support of The Fallen Sun, it was time to start writing the next record which will be the first to feature Stephney on vocals. Sludgehammer is preparing to show their maturity by unleashing a second monstrous album “Antechamber” in 2019.

– 30 –

“Demonstrates all aspects of brutal music” – Heavy New York

“Enjoy almost 50 minutes of top-of-the-line melodic, furious and electrifying Groove Metal, courtesy of five Canadian metallers armed with their amazing sophomore album.” – Antichrist Mag

“Sludgehammer doesn’t fit neatly into the traditional death or groove metal box, as its diverse elements sets it apart from its peers… hooky riffs, catchy choruses and a perfect clean/growled vocal combination… Sludgehammer possesses loads of potential. Highly recommended!” – Bravewords

“This is how gifted SLUDGEHAMMER as a band is, even with only a demo, EP and now LP under their belts. On their own, they’re a devastating DIY metal band. With a contract in-hand, they’re gonna become unstoppable.” – Blabbermouth

““Demons From the Woodwork”. It’s a jolting, high-octane, full-throttled romp that incorporates elements of thrash, death metal, and head-slugging groove — and it’s an infectious beast that Sludgehammer have unchained.” – No Clean Singing

“Sludgehammer have a great way of infusing groove into their sound. Not nearly enough of that in death metal these days” – CJSF – Metal Meltdown

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ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | asher@ashermediarelations.com
Facebook | Tweet @AsherMedia | Instagram @AsherMedia

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0 SLUDGEHAMMER To Play Loud As Hell 2019 w/ Goatwhore, Anciients, Cloven Hoof, Planet Eater and more!

  • June 10, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Sludgehammer

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 10, 2019

For fans of Revocation, Mastodon, Lamb Of God, Cannibal Corpse, Pantera, Opeth, Decapitated

SLUDGEHAMMER To Play Loud As Hell 2019 w/ Goatwhore, Anciients, Cloven Hoof, Planet Eater and more!

New Album “Antechamber” Out Now!

L-R: Tyler Williams – Guitars, Josh Stephney – Vocals, Jeff Wilson – Guitars,  Dan Ayers – Bass/Vocals,  Fernando Villalobos- Drums

Photo Credit: Deborah Lawrence

Unleashing their new album “Antechamber” to destroy eardrums this past April, Toronto’s SLUDGEHAMMER announce they will be hitting the stage at this year’s LOUD AS HELL Fest (Aug 2 – 4) in Drumheller, AB alongside Goatwhore, Anciients, Cloven Hoof, Planet Eater, Untimely Demise, BornBroken, Arrival of Autumn, Legacy, VX36 and more. SLUDGEHAMMER are scheduled to perform on day 3 of the festival on Sunday, August 4th. Full details for LOUD AS HELL Fest can be found at www.loudashell.com.

Delivery heavy and groovy metal with astounding precision and the confidence of a world-class band, fans with an ear for Decapitated, Pantera, Lamb Of God, and Cannibal Corpse will dig into the slice of progressive melodic death brutality the band has to offer.

The band comments:

”Sludgehammer is beyond excited to be part of this year’s lineup at Loud As Hell. Last time we came out West we had an amazing time meeting all the like-minded metalheads and music fans out there. We’re ready again to bring our brand of Heavy Metal out West and we can’t wait to slay the stage with all the other talented bands at Loud As Hell 2019.”

SLUDGEHAMMER’s “Antechamber” is available for download and streaming on the following platforms:
Bandcamp
Spotify
iTunes
Amazon

Music Video – ‘Climatic Death’ – https://youtu.be/UnkIBsqGs3c

For More Info:
http://www.facebook.com/sludgehammermusic
https://www.instagram.com/sludgehammermusic
https://twitter.com/sludgehammermx

BIO:

Since the release, their first full-length album, The Fallen Sun, Sludgehammer from Toronto, Canada have been riding a wave of great reviews for the record as well as their live show.

Originally formed in 2013 by Jeff Wilson (guitar) and Fernando Villalobos (drums), Sludgehammer’s initial lineup came together with the addition of Daniel Ayers (vocals/bass) and Christopher Szarota (vocals).  By the end of the year, they released a demo which gained considerable ground. 2014’s EP Organ Harvester introduced Dan Ayers as a co-vocalist, creating a unique sound that molded Sludgehammer into the heavy and groovy band it is today.

In 2016, the LP The Fallen Sun was released; fast and chunky it was well received by fans and the media. Unfortunately, after the release of that album, the band parted ways with Szarota and Josh Stephney was brought on board to complete the album cycle.

With the lineup finalized, Sludgehammer hit the road and laid waste to every stage they set foot on, showing their fans that they were now stronger than ever.  After a few successful tours in support of The Fallen Sun, it was time to start writing the next record which will be the first to feature Stephney on vocals. Sludgehammer is preparing to show their maturity by unleashing a second monstrous album “Antechamber” in 2019.

– 30 –

“Demonstrates all aspects of brutal music” – Heavy New York

“Enjoy almost 50 minutes of top-of-the-line melodic, furious and electrifying Groove Metal, courtesy of five Canadian metallers armed with their amazing sophomore album.” – Antichrist Mag

“Sludgehammer doesn’t fit neatly into the traditional death or groove metal box, as its diverse elements sets it apart from its peers… hooky riffs, catchy choruses and a perfect clean/growled vocal combination… Sludgehammer possesses loads of potential. Highly recommended!” – Bravewords

“This is how gifted SLUDGEHAMMER as a band is, even with only a demo, EP and now LP under their belts. On their own, they’re a devastating DIY metal band. With a contract in-hand, they’re gonna become unstoppable.” – Blabbermouth

““Demons From the Woodwork”. It’s a jolting, high-octane, full-throttled romp that incorporates elements of thrash, death metal, and head-slugging groove — and it’s an infectious beast that Sludgehammer have unchained.” – No Clean Singing

“Sludgehammer have a great way of infusing groove into their sound. Not nearly enough of that in death metal these days” – CJSF – Metal Meltdown

—

ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | asher@ashermediarelations.com
Facebook | Tweet @AsherMedia | Instagram @AsherMedia

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0 WIDOW’S PEAK Announce “The Crusty Cross Canada Cruise” Tour

  • June 3, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Widow's Peak

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 3, 2019

For fans of Aborted, Dying Fetus, Necrophagist, Cattle Decapitation, Cannibal Corpse

WIDOW’S PEAK Announce “The Crusty Cross Canada Cruise” Tour

Debut EP “Graceless” Out Now!


(L-R) Mike Jones – Bass, Scott Cressman – Guitar, Matt Yeomans – Vocals, Chris McCrimmon – Guitar, Patricio Cereceda-Paulsen – Drums
Photo credit: Jose Lacera @ No Way Jose Productions

Unleashing their debut EP “Graceless” during April 2018, Calgary’s WIDOW’S PEAK announce they will be assaulting the masses across Canada for their first ever coast to coast tour. Entitled “The Crusty Cross Canada Cruise”, this self-booked summer tour kicks off in Western Canada on July 26th and will trek all the way to Halifax, NS and end on September 22nd in Drumheller, AB.  Joining them on various segments of the tour will be Winnipeg’s Anomalism (July 26 – Aug 5), Nanaimo’s Evilosity (Aug 1-5), Saskatoon’s Skarly (Aug 11-22), Calgary’s Detherous (Aug 16 – Sept 22).

The band comments:

“We’re proud to announce that we’ll be embarking on a cross-Canada tour this summer, spreading filth from Victoria to Halifax, and everywhere in-between! Along for the ride are death-thrash sweethearts Detherous, the filthy, grindy duo of Skarly, BC’s wild islandmen Evilosity, and fellow tech fiends Anomalism. No city spared, no stone left unthrown; join us for the Cross-Canada Crusty Cruise!”

While many metal bands find inspiration from supernatural sources, myths, and legends, WIDOW’S PEAK find influence from true-life horror, from the depths of cruelty, terror and pain that man(un)kind so readily descends to. WIDOW’S PEAK is an aural catalog of carnage, a metallic mausoleum of pain, a sonic symphony of suffering. Their music does not reach for the stars, but rather for the cold void that surrounds them, the darkness that lives in the soul of man. Make no mistake; WIDOW’S PEAK’s ferocity is the music of the spears, metal dripping with blood, bile, and venom!

The band adds:

“Graceless” is a jagged and angular approach to technical death metal that fuses tales of perverse violence with the sounds of chaos. We set out to create something that’s brutal and overwhelming, but never loses sight of the underlying groove. We feel that this EP is exactly that: 20 minutes of bang-your-head, balls-to-the-wall madness that any fan of extreme metal will appreciate.”

A full stream of WIDOW’S PEAK‘s debut EP “Graceless” can be heard at the following links:
YouTube
Bandcamp
Spotify



‘The Crusty Cross Canada Cruise’ Tour Dates:
July 26 – Calgary, AB – New Level Brewing *
July 27 – Edmonton, AB – The Aviary *
July 28 – Canmore, AB – The Arts Place
July 30 – Lethbridge, AB – The Slice Bar *
July 31 – Nelson, BC – The Royal On Baker *
Aug 1 – Kamloops, BC – The Blue Grotto *&
Aug 2 – Kelowna, BC – Muninn’s Post *&
Aug 3 – Vancouver, BC – Pub 340 *&
Aug 4 – Victoria, BC – Copper Owl *&
Aug 5 – Nanaimo, BC – The Cambie *&
Aug 10 – Prince George, BC – Deathcathalon
Aug 11 – Grande Prairie, AB – Better Than Fred’s
Aug 12 – Fort McMurray, AB – Tavern On Main
Aug 14 – Innisfail, AB – The Zoo
Aug 15 – Lloydminister, AB – The Sticks
Aug 16 – Red Deer, AB –The Vat +
Aug 17 – Medicine Hat, AB – Liquid Niteclub +
Aug 19 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cta Tavern +
Aug 22 – Portage La Prairie, MB – Legion Hall +
Aug 23-25 – Winnipeg, MB – Seance MetalFest +
Aug 28 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum +
Aug 29 – Brampton, ON – All Star Bar +
Aug 31 – London, ON – Norma Jeans +
Sept 1 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf +
Sept 4 – Montreal, QC – L’Escogriffe +
Sept 5 – Sherbrooke, QC – Le Murdoch +
Sept 6 – Moncton, NB – The Caveau +
Sept 7 – Saint John, NB – The Panic Room +
Sept 8 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub +
Sept 9 – Charlottetown, PEI – Baba’s Lounge +
Sept 10 – Sydney, NS – The Underground
Sept 13 – Toronto, ON – Duffy’s Tavern +
Sept 14 – Windsor, ON – Dominion House +
Sept 15 – Hamilton, ON – Doors Pub +
Sept 17 – Thunder Bay, ON – Apollo Bar +
Sept 19 – Brandon, MB – Park Community Hall +
Sept 20 – Regina, SK – Cloud 9 +
* = Anomalism (July 26 – Aug 5)
& = Evilosity (Aug 1-5)
+ = Detherous (Aug 16 – Sept 20)

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/widowspeakdm
https://twitter.com/widowspeakdm
https://www.instagram.com/Widowspeakdm
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bre
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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“Canadian technical death metal outfit Widow’s Peak might be more man than machine, judging by Graceless, their new EP. Starting from the second you hit play, Widow’s Peak attack with blistering fretwork, relentless drumming and a diverse vocal performance.” – Decibel Magazine

“an inventive display of breathtaking destructiveness married to kaleidoscopic, head-spinning instrumental performances, and further reveals an unconventional taste in melody that makes the song even more fascinating….but there’s still more to be said about the song. In broad strokes, it’s complete balls-to-the-wall mayhem, mostly rushing ahead in the red zone, from the barrage of percussive tumult to the mutilating riffs and the deranged, insectile leads. And to add to the feeling of lunatic savagery, the bullet-spitting vocals veer from monster roars to banshee shrieks.” – No Clean Singing (Track Review – Mother’s Misery) 

“Brewing in the darkest depths and the most pungent of bowels of Calgary, Alberta, Widow’s Peak comes spewing forth with their debut EP titled Graceless. This is a demented, dark and incredibly vile release filled with six full tracks that are sure to rip your scalp right off your skull. ” – Cadaver Garden

“Friends of technical death metal will rejoice over the technically precise and relentlessly brutal wave of destruction resounding on the soon to be released debut EP from Widow’s Peak. The Canadians from Calgary, Alberta are still pretty much an underground tip but “Graceless” is a promising move to get this band more well-deserved attention.” – Overdrive Music Mag

“The songs are savage and ferocious affairs, featuring head-spinning technicality that’s offset by brutal riffs and belligerent rhythms. With plenty of blast and groove, as well as sickening guttural growls, Graceless is sure to keep fans of extremity happy.” – Wonderbox Metal

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0 Tour Reminder – Kicking Off This Week – DISPLAY OF DECAY “Decimate The West Tour” (BC/CA/AZ/NV/AB)

  • May 30, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Display of Decay · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 30, 2019

 

For fans of Deicide, Immolation, Morbid Angel, Cannibal Corpse, Cryptopsy

Tour Reminder – Kicking Off This Week – DISPLAY OF DECAY “Decimate The West Tour” (BC/CA/AZ/NV/AB)

Tour Dates:
May 31 – Vernon, BC – Record City
June 1 – Surrey, BC – Strums & Drums
June 3 – Lake Tahoe, CA – Whiskey Dick’s Saloon
June 5 – Los Angeles, CA – The BLVD
June 6 – Phoenix, AZ – Starlite Lounge
June 8 – Las Vegas, NV – BCC/Triple B – Las Vegas DeathFest (set time 3:25pm-3:50pm)
June 9 – Reno, NV – Davidsons Distillery
June 11 – Calgary, AB – Dickens Pub

L to R – Brandon Siefert (Bass); Tyson Travnik (Drums); Kland Kuly (Vocals); Sean Watson (Guitars)
Photo Credit – Lady Black Photography

The North American West Coast should brace themselves as Canada’s DISPLAY OF DECAY is setting out for their “Decimate The West Tour” this May and June. The old school death metallers from Edmonton, Alberta are set to brutalize shows in both Canada and the USA.

Destroying stages and performing at festivals for over a decade, DISPLAY OF DECAY know how to delight and punish their audiences with blast beats and evil gutturals. DISPLAY OF DECAY’s ‘Art In Mutilation’ (2018) (Gore House Productions) was well received by publications around the world and with an invitation to play the Las Vegas DeathFestthey are bringing the infection to new fans in never before visited places.

They are veterans to the stage, opening for similar artists such as Kataklysm and Cattle Decapitation. They are eager to melt faces and shake crowds with their personal blend of old school death metal in the veins of Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus and Decapitated.

Album Stream – “Art In Mutilation” – https://youtu.be/NENFPjJQJkY

Spotify here.

Lyric Video – “Forced Frontal Lobotomy” – https://youtu.be/fHB25OMADDM  

For more info:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Bandcamp
Youtube

 

BIO:

Formed in 2007, Display of Decay is widely noted for bringing a unique blend of old school death metal, with tinges of thrash and doom metal. Hailing from Edmonton, the band has spread their infection across Canada, sharing the stage alongside other elite acts such as Kataklysm, Cattle Decapitation, The Faceless, Origin, Beyond Creation & more. After four well-received indie releases, Display of Decay unleashed their full length “Art in Mutilation” featuring eight aural assaulting tracks that set the mosh pits ablaze.

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“Edmonton’s long-standing denizens of death metal” – Decibel Magazine“death metal that is surely to snap your neck and crush your skull.” – My Global Mind

“This is pure North American death metal with a dosage of thrash, but it’s the effective songwriting that keeps your interest from start to finish.” – Dead Rhetoric

This is Brutal Death Metal that wastes no time on pointless intros or messing around.” – Wonderbox Metal

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0 Edmonton’s DISPLAY OF DECAY Set Out To Decimate The West Coast In June 2019

  • April 29, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Display of Decay · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 29, 2019

 

For fans of Deicide, Immolation, Morbid Angel, Cannibal Corpse, Cryptopsy

Edmonton’s DISPLAY OF DECAY Set Out To Decimate The West Coast In June 2019

L to R – Brandon Siefert (Bass); Tyson Travnik (Drums); Kland Kuly (Vocals); Sean Watson (Guitars)
Photo Credit – Lady Black Photography

The North American West Coast should brace themselves as Canada’s DISPLAY OF DECAY is setting out for their “Decimate The West Tour next month. The old school death metallers from Edmonton, Alberta strike out on May 31 for eight shows in both Canada and the USA.

Destroying stages and performing at festivals for over a decade, DISPLAY OF DECAY know how to delight and punish their audiences with blast beats and evil gutturals. DISPLAY OF DECAY’s ‘Art In Mutilation’ (2018) was well received by publications around the world and with an invitation to play the Las Vegas DeathFestthey are bringing the infection to new fans in never before visited places.

They are veterans to the stage, opening for similar artists such as Kataklysm and Cattle Decapitation. They are eager to melt faces and shake crowds with their personal blend of old school death metal in the veins of Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus and Decapitated.

Album Stream – “Art In Mutilation” – https://youtu.be/NENFPjJQJkY

Lyric Video – “Forced Frontal Lobotomy” – https://youtu.be/fHB25OMADDM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tour Dates:
May 31 – Vernon, BC – Record City
June 1 – Surrey, BC – Strums & Drums
June 2 – Tacoma, WA – The Plaid Pig
June 5 – Los Angeles, CA – The BLVD
June 6 – Phoenix, AZ – Starlite Lounge
June 8 – Las Vegas, NV – BCC/Triple B – Las Vegas DeathFest
June 9 – Reno, NV – Davidsons Distillery
June 11 – Calgary, AB – Dickens Pub

 

For more info:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Bandcamp
Youtube

 

 

BIO:

Formed in 2007, Display of Decay is widely noted for bringing a unique blend of old school death metal, with tinges of thrash and doom metal. Hailing from Edmonton, the band has spread their infection across Canada, sharing the stage alongside other elite acts such as Kataklysm, Cattle Decapitation, The Faceless, Origin, Beyond Creation & more. After four well-received indie releases, Display of Decay unleashed their full length “Art in Mutilation” featuring eight aural assaulting tracks that set the mosh pits ablaze.

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“Edmonton’s long-standing denizens of death metal” – Decibel Magazine“death metal that is surely to snap your neck and crush your skull.” – My Global Mind

“This is pure North American death metal with a dosage of thrash, but it’s the effective songwriting that keeps your interest from start to finish.” – Dead Rhetoric

“This is Brutal Death Metal that wastes no time on pointless intros or messing around.” – Wonderbox Metal

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0 ACCURSED SPAWN Unleash Shredding Playthrough “Dogmatic Affliction” via Antichrist Mag

  • April 19, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Accursed Spawn · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 19, 2019

 

For fans of Cannibal Corpse, Decapitated, Suffocation, Beyond Creation, Obscura, Dying Fetus

ACCURSED SPAWN Unleash Shredding Playthrough “Dogmatic Affliction” via Antichrist Mag

Brutal Debut Album “The Virulent Host” Out Now! via PRC Music

L-R: Adam Pell (guitar, vocals) Weiyun Lu (bass) Luke Wargasm (vocals) Jay Cross (drums) Paul Kelly (guitar)
Photo Credit: Brittany Dawn Kreatives

Ottawa’s ACCURSED SPAWN have unleashed a shredding guitar playthrough for their track “Dogmatic Affliction” in support of their debut infection “The Virulent Host” released this past March via PRC Music.

Teaming up with Antichrist Mag, the playthrough can be viewed at the following link: https://antichristmagazine.com/exclusive-premiere-accursed-spawn-dogmatic-affliction-guitar-playthrough/

Guitarist Paul Kelly adds:

“‘Dogmatic Affliction’ starts you off with a groovy kick mixed with some brutal riffs that progressively gets more frantic throughout the song. This one makes for a solid closing track to ‘The Virulent Host’ record…personally one of my favorites to rip through.”

Founded in Ottawa in 2010 with a singular purpose to transform raw aggression into music, ACCURSED SPAWN mixes influences from old and new forms of extreme metal, resulting to date in a renowned energetic live show, and a handful of recorded songs.

With a unique sound and style that stands apart from the crowd, ACCURSED SPAWN‘s debut full length is the next step in the band’s evolution of musical expression to follow a mix of demos and EPs since 2010.

“The Virulent Host” is a fiery and passionate take on modern death metal, influenced by thrash and brutal death that stands head and shoulders above many of their contemporaries. The production quality truly stands among the titans of death metal, thanks to Chris Donaldson, guitarist for legendary death metal unit Cryptopsy applying his talents and experience to mix and master the album at The Grid Studios in Montreal, QC. Donaldson has previously worked on records for high profile names such as Cryptopsy, Beyond Creation, Despised Icon, The Agonist, Beneath The Massacre, and Neuraxis. The artwork was done by highly esteemed artist Remy Cooper of Headsplit Design (Origin, Beyond Creation, Psycroptic, Pig Destroyer, Whitechapel, Thy Art Is Murder, Cryptopsy, Suicide Silence, Arch Enemy).

Album Stream – https://prcmusic.bandcamp.com/album/accursed-spawn-the-virulent-host

Music Video – The Virulent Host – https://youtu.be/fTVI-zucXr8

Album available on the following platforms:
PRC Music Store (CD)
Bandcamp
iTunes
Spotify

Show Dates:
May 3 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar (PRC Music Metal Bash Fest) – info

Track Listing:
1. Bhopal ’84 (3:53)
2. Bloodforged (2:48)
3. Interrogated Bludgeonment (6:08)
4. The Virulent Host (4:56)
5. Cesium 137 (6:10)
6. The Ageless Curse (3:32)
7. Shotgun Facelift (4:22)
8. Mass Glossectomy (3:50)
9. Dogmatic Affliction (5:44)
Album Length: 41:26

Album Band Line Up:
Weiyun Lu (Bass)
Jay Cross (Drums)
Adam Pell (Guitar)
Paul Kelly (Guitar)
Luke Wargasm (Vocals)

Live Band Line Up:
Weiyun Lu (Bass)
Jay Cross (Drums)
Adam Pell (Guitar)
Max Warwick (Vocals)

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/accursedspawn
https://twitter.com/accursedspawn
https://accursedspawn.bandcamp.com
http://www.prcmusic.com
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bHs

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“Canadian death metal machine Accursed Spawn are snapping necks with their fast-paced, groove-heavy take on the genre, as you’ll hear on “Bhopal ’84.” Leading with angular riffs before settling into a whiplash-inducing groove, Accursed Spawn inject brief bursts of technicality throughout the song, keeping it engaging throughout the four minutes.” – Decibel Magazine

“If you’re a fan of fast-paced captivating guitar riffage, unrelenting drum battering, shrieking gutteral vocals, and song hooks that’ll keep you coming back, then Accursed Spawn brought Christmas a little early for ya with the release of their new video “The Virulent Host”.” – Metal Injection

“Right out of the gate they explode in a brutal, hyper-accelerated frenzy of munitions-grade drumming, machine-gun riffing, and guttural roaring.” – No Clean Singing

“A barrage of thunderous drums is complemented by sometimes intricate guitar work that will just tear you ears apart. These guys barely slow down long enough for you to take half a breath.” – The Metal Crypt

“Death Metal Worth Its Salt” – Yell! Magazine

“‘Bhopal 84’ is anger with a purpose, the brutal and violent lyrics of death metal hit so much harder when you realize that the horrors they are describing are accounts of a true event. “As long as corporate greed overshadows human need, the elite will succeed whilst the rest of us bleed” Luke Wargasm roars, and it is impossible not to share his anger towards a faceless corporation that is responsible for the deaths of so many without consequence. Whilst the lyrics and message are commendable, they would mean nothing if the music wasn’t up to scratch. ‘Bhopal 84’ sees ‘Accursed Spawn’ at the top of their game with thundering drums and savage riffs throughout. Easily one of the best songs that ‘Accursed Spawn’ have released so far, we are very excited to see how the band progress in their upcoming debut.” – Spirit Level Magazine

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