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0 Exitus Stratagem Records – Extreme Sci-Fi Fantasy VORAATH Announces Tour Dates w/ The Convalescence, Green Jello, Casket Robbery, Ignominious

  • September 25, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Voraath

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 25, 2024​

Extreme Sci-Fi Fantasy VORAATH Announces Tour Dates w/ Green Jello, The Convalescence, Casket Robbery, Ignominious

New Music Video “The Road To Samm Hill” + New Album “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters”

Extreme sci-fi storytellers, VORAATH announce they will be hitting the road for their last series of dates for 2024. They will be supporting The Convalescence on the “No Survivors Tour Part 2” from October 5th to October 14th along with select show dates with Green Jello, Casket Robbery, and Ignominious (dates listed below).

Transporting you through a portal of sci-fi storytelling and extreme music, VORAATH unleashed their first full-length “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” this past June on Exitus Stratagem Records (EXSR). Brutal yet epic metal, the level of detail that VORAATH has emphasized on this record exposes a grand story of interdimensional worlds and cosmic entities warring while paying homage to their culture in the Appalachian Mountains of the Carolinas.

​“This album is an investment of thought and emotion. We want to immerse the listener in another world. It’s heavy yet sad, brutal yet immersive, so we hope to take everyone on a journey. That journey is scored with metal! We think this album will be something unique, a whirlwind of emotions and an auditory odyssey. We capsulated real events in our lives and laced them through our complex musical universe. We want the fans to feel the music, and ride along with us on this musical journey through our dystopian planet.” adds the band.

An odyssey of hardship, betrayal, survival, and cosmic tales, “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” is recommended for fans of Septic Flesh, Gojira, and Fleshgod Apocalypse, and is available at the following links:

Digital – https://hypeddit.com/voraath/volume1hymnofthehunters​

CD – https://www.exsrmusic.com/store/p/pre-sale-voraath-vol-i-hymn-of-the-hunter-available-june-17-2024

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Music Video – “The Road To Samm Hill” – https://youtu.be/n0mW2hxhOLE

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Oct. 5 – Toledo, OH @ The Ottawa Tavern w/Green Jelly
Oct. 6 – Lakewood, OH @ The Foundry Concert Club w/Green Jelly
Oct. 7 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Hard Rock Cafe
Oct. 8 – Hartford, CT @ The Webster Underground
Oct. 10 – Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
Oct. 11 – Mechanicsburg, PA @ Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
Oct. 12 – Raleigh, NC @ Chapel Of Bones
Oct. 13 – Charlotte, NC @ The Neighborhood Theatre
Oct. 14 – Nashville, TN @ The End

More info: Exsrmusic.com | Voraath.com

Booking: Continental – Kayla Pugh – kayla[@]continentaltouring[.]us

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“Crushing Sci-Fi Death Metal” – Metal Injection

“Celebrating Sci-Fi Dystopia, and a Debut Album, with Voraath… We’ve made mention of Carolina’s cinematic sci-fi proggy death metal aliens Voraath in this space before… Well, they’re back with yet another Shudder/SyFy worthy, seemingly budget-busting work of dystopian video art. “The Leviathan’s Keep”” – Decibel Magazine
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“Voraath‘s aim is to do more than record and release music. The music is part of a universe they’re creating, drawing upon elements of horror and science-fantasy, which includes significant visual as well as audio portrayals, including the band’s own presentation of themselves on stage — each member appears as a character in the lore of the music” – No Clean Singing
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“The fact that the troupe is already so mature and professional on their debut, but also so passionate about it, may be due to the fact, that all musicians were previously employed in other projects. But it wasn’t until VORAATH that they obviously found the repository of their creativity and, completely surprisingly, created a small milestone with “Volume 1: Hymny Of The Hunters!” 9/10″ – PowerMetal.de
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“Voraath’s “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” isn’t just an album; it’s a meticulously crafted portal into a nightmarish realm where each track unfolds a new chapter of struggle and revelation. With their blend of brutal aggression and melodic nuance, Voraath sets a new standard in storytelling, promising listeners an immersive experience that transcends genres and challenges the boundaries of a musical literary experience. Embrace the darkness and join the hunt—Voraath awaits, ready to lead you through their extreme metal multiverse with unparalleled intensity and imagination.” – Metal Lair
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“Voraath‘s Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters is a meticulously crafted journey through a rich, dystopian world. The band’s ability to blend metal with intricate storytelling sets them apart, creating an immersive experience that is both brutal and thought-provoking. Voraath has set a high bar with their debut, promising even greater adventures in the metal multiverse they are meticulously crafting.” – Amplify The Noise
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“this first Voraath album sends us into a cosmic epic” – Eklektik Rock
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“The Barrens offers a blend of crushing riffs and distinctive soundscapes, delivering a unique cinematic soundtrack.” – Metal Insider
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“US band Voraath are out with the album “Vol 1. The Hymn of the Hunters”, and this is a production that might well be of interest for fans of progressive metal. And a case could be argued for this album to be defined as extreme progressive metal too. Tight, form and hectic extreme metal is at the core of this album, with a handful or so of distorted lead vocals combining with hard and tight guitar and rhythm combinations as the core elements throughout…. An album for those who tend to enjoy a more sophisticated and dynamic variety of extreme metal that may possibly also be defined to reside inside of the extreme progressive metal tradition.” – Progressor

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0 Exitus Stratagem Records – Out Now! VORAATH Journey Into Extreme Storytelling And Craft A Metal Multiverse In “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” + Tour Dates w/ Gorgatron, Casket Robbery

  • June 17, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Voraath

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 17, 2024

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Out Now! VORAATH Journey Into Extreme Storytelling And Craft A Metal Multiverse In “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters”

Tour Dates w/ GORGATRON, CASKET ROBBERY + MICHIGAN METAL FEST

Voraath – L-R – Tylor Kohl – Guitar, Paul McBride – Bass, Joshua Ward – Drums, Keys, Vocals, Studio Guitars, Chelsea Marrow – Vocals, Daniel Presnell – Guitar

Prepare for a sonic descent into the unknown as USA’s Voraath unleashes their debut album “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” – a heavy and immersive experience through extreme music and sci-fi themes. In this release, they infused their enthusiasm for 80’s action sci-fi with their passion for brutal yet epic metal with hints of their own culture which includes haunting folk elements. They explain further:

“We think this album will be something unique, a whirlwind of emotions and an auditory odyssey. We capsulated real events in our lives and laced them through our complex musical universe. We want the fans to feel the music, and ride along with us on this musical journey through our dystopian planet. Their story will take an unforeseen turn as they encounter interdimensional horrors and bestow the moniker of god hunters.”

Voraath is proud of the level of detail that this album represents; from the duality of brutal yet melancholic soundscapes to the intricate lore which expands from the Appalachian mountains to the furthest regions of the cosmos. Being sci-fi enthusiasts they wanted to tell a grand story with cosmic entities warring and interdimensional worlds while paying homage to their culture in the Appalachian Mountains.

Voraath‘s lore, created from scratch, presents a seemingly simple dystopian survival story that unveils cosmic implications as one delves deeper. The band’s commitment to their narrative is evident in their songwriting process, with each member contributing their unique specialties to shape the final product. Get ready to embark on a metal journey like no other.

This is an odyssey of hardship, betrayal, and survival that leads us to discoveries with cosmic implications. It is recommended for fans of Septic Flesh, Gojira, and Fleshgod Apocalypse.

In additional news, VORAATH will be supporting Gorgatron and Casket Robbery on the “Mechanical Necrosis Tour” this coming June and July (dates listed below) along with a performance at this year’s Michigan Metal Fest on August 24th in Battle Creek alongside Mushroomhead, (hed) PE, Gideon and lots more.

“Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” is available at the following links:

Digital – https://hypeddit.com/voraath/volume1hymnofthehunters​

CD – https://www.exsrmusic.com/store/p/pre-sale-voraath-vol-i-hymn-of-the-hunter-available-june-17-2024​

Music Video – “The Leviathan’s Keep” – https://youtu.be/l6cGehNyqko​

Music Video – “The Barrens” – https://youtu.be/EIh9ZY779jA​

Music Video – Judas Blood and Vultures – https://youtu.be/ZG3NlGh5-vg​

(Voraath Album and Tour Promo Video – https://youtu.be/Etg7fxpXrI8)

Tour Dates w/ Gorgatron, Casket Robbery, Voraath​
June 19 – Fargo, ND – The Aquarium
June 21 – Missoula, MT – The Dark Horse
June 22 – Richland, WA – Ray’s Golden Lion
June 23 – Seatle, WA – The Funhouse
June 24 – Portland, OR – Twilight Cafe and Bar
June 26 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
June 27 – Hollywood, CA – Knucklehead
June 28 – San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick
June 29 – San Louis Obispo, CA – Humdinger Brewing
June 30 – Tempe, AZ – Metal Head’s Clubhouse
July 1 – El Paso, TX – Rock House
July 2 – Thornton, CO – Trailside Saloon
July 3 – Albuquerque, NM – Rensden
July 5 – Austin, TX – Come and Take it Live
July 6 – Corpus Christi, TX – Boozerz Rock Bar
July 7 – Houston, TX – The Compound
July 8 – New Orleans, LA – The Goat
July 9 – Nashville, TN – The End
July 10 – Springfield, MO – The Odyssey
July 11 – Lincoln, NB – Cosmic Eye
July 12 – Kansas City, MO – Farewell
July 13 – Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs

** SLAMDAKOTA W/ MAUL & DETERIORATION

August 24 – Battle Creek, MI – Michigan Metal Fest – Leila Arboretum – info​

Track Listing:​
1 – Into Perdition – 1:29
2 – The Road to Samm Hill – 4:45
3 – Waypoint Orion – 4:45
4 – Terminus Rift – 4:56
5 – Dreadborn – 5:12
6 – The Barrens – 6:16
7 – Judas Blood and Vultures – 5:45
8 – The Leviathan’s Keep – 4:35
9 – Dirge Colony – 5:39
10 – The God-Killer Saga – 5:56
11 – Sirenhead – 4:54
12 – Pyrrhic – 3:53
Album Length: 58:11

Album Band Line Up:​
Chelsea Marrow – Vocals
Tylor Kohl – Guitar
Daniel Presnell – Guitar
Paul McBride – Bass
Joshua Ward – Drums, Keys, Vocals, Studio Guitars
Additional artist:
Taylor Presnell – Studio Vocals

More info: Exsrmusic.com | Voraath.com

Booking: Continental – Kayla Pugh – kayla[@]continentaltouring[.]us

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“Crushing Sci-Fi Death Metal” – Metal Injection

“they are a band who’ve combined their musical and visual sides into a silver screen-worthy, sci-fi based, death metal odyssey centered around alien contact, the devastation and degradation of the environment and humanity, rule by corporate overlords and henchmen, Primitivism vs. Futurism and, of course, lots of blood, guts and killing.”- Decibel Mag

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0 Exitus Stratagem Records – Dystopian Survival Meets Cosmic Implications In VORAATH’s “The Leviathan’s Keep” Off Debut Album Out June 2024 + Tour Dates w/ Gorgatron, Casket Robbery

  • May 16, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Voraath

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 16, 2024

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Dystopian Survival Meets Cosmic Implications In VORAATH’s “The Leviathan’s Keep”

Debut Album “Vol 1. The Hymn of the Hunters” Out June 2024 via Exitus Stratagem Records

Tour Dates w/ GORGATRON, CASKET ROBBERY + MICHIGAN METAL FEST

Voraath – L-R – Tylor Kohl – Guitar, Paul McBride – Bass, Joshua Ward – Drums, Keys, Vocals, Studio Guitars, Chelsea Marrow – Vocals, Daniel Presnell – Guitar

Prepare for a unique extreme metal experience as USA’s Voraath will unveil its debut album “Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” next month on June 17th on Exitus Stratagem Records. The band encapsulates real-life events in their complex musical universe, inviting listeners to join them on a dystopian planet through their immersive storytelling. This album is not just heavy and brutal; it’s a thought-provoking investment into another world, scored with metal. The next video single “The Leviathan’s Keep”, out now, plunges the listener into the main storyline as the band explains:

“This song is actually a prequel to our main storyline. In our musical lore, we are survivalists who take odd jobs in a dystopian society for resources for our village. The song follows our mission as we fight to survive the treacheries of the mountain. The end of the song has a unique twist as our curiosity gets the better of us. The music is the culmination of primitive brutal rhythmic patterns and the epic soundscapes of survival. We are excited to share what we feel is something very unique in the metal and music community.”

“Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” represents months of meticulous development, where each member played an essential role in refining and expanding the complex world that accompanies the music. Dressed as characters from their own dystopian lore, the band becomes god-hunters on a mission, clad in tactical armor and Alien-like helmets with red glowing lights.

With this release, Voraath wants to take the listener into another world and take them on a journey that is heavy yet sad, brutal yet immersive, and boldly scored with metal. They are recommended for metal fans who want to dig into a rich tapestry of sci-fi storytelling and who enjoy Acid Bath, Septic Flesh, and Gojira.

Watch and listen to the music video for “The Leviathan’s Keep” via its premiere on Decibel Magazine HERE.

In additional news, VORAATH will be supporting Gorgatron and Casket Robbery on the “Mechanical Necrosis Tour” this coming June and July (dates listed below) along with a performance at this year’s Michigan Metal Fest on August 24th in Battle Creek alongside Mushroomhead, (hed) PE, Gideon and lots more.

Voraath Album and Tour Promo Video – https://youtu.be/Etg7fxpXrI8​

“Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters” is available for digital album pre-save at https://hypeddit.com/voraath/volume1hymnofthehunters​

CD pre-order – https://www.exsrmusic.com/store/p/pre-sale-voraath-vol-i-hymn-of-the-hunter-available-june-17-2024​

Music Video – “The Barrens” – https://youtu.be/EIh9ZY779jA​

Music Video – Judas Blood and Vultures – https://youtu.be/ZG3NlGh5-vg​

Tour Dates w/ Gorgatron, Casket Robbery, Voraath​
June 19 – Fargo, ND – The Aquarium
June 21 – Missoula, MT – The Dark Horse
June 22 – Richland, WA – Ray’s Golden Lion
June 23 – Seatle, WA – The Funhouse
June 24 – Portland, OR – Twilight Cafe and Bar
June 26 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
June 27 – Hollywood, CA – Knucklehead
June 28 – San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick
June 29 – San Louis Obispo, CA – Humdinger Brewing
June 30 – Tempe, AZ – Metal Head’s Clubhouse
July 1 – El Paso, TX – Rock House
July 2 – Thornton, CO – Trailside Saloon
July 3 – Albuquerque, NM – Rensden
July 5 – Austin, TX – Come and Take it Live
July 6 – Corpus Christi, TX – Boozerz Rock Bar
July 7 – Houston, TX – The Compound
July 8 – New Orleans, LA – The Goat
July 9 – Nashville, TN – The End
July 10 – Springfield, MO – The Odyssey
July 11 – Lincoln, NB – Cosmic Eye
July 12 – Kansas City, MO – Farewell
July 13 – Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs

** SLAMDAKOTA W/ MAUL & DETERIORATION

August 24 – Battle Creek, MI – Michigan Metal Fest – Leila Arboretum – info​

Track Listing:​
1 – Into Perdition – 1:29
2 – The Road to Samm Hill – 4:45
3 – Waypoint Orion – 4:45
4 – Terminus Rift – 4:56
5 – Dreadborn – 5:12
6 – The Barrens – 6:16
7 – Judas Blood and Vultures – 5:45
8 – The Leviathan’s Keep – 4:35
9 – Dirge Colony – 5:39
10 – The God-Killer Saga – 5:56
11 – Sirenhead – 4:54
12 – Pyrrhic – 3:53
Album Length: 58:11

Album Band Line Up:​
Chelsea Marrow – Vocals
Tylor Kohl – Guitar
Daniel Presnell – Guitar
Paul McBride – Bass
Joshua Ward – Drums, Keys, Vocals, Studio Guitars
Additional artist:
Taylor Presnell – Studio Vocals

More info: Exsrmusic.com | Voraath.com

Booking: Continental – Kayla Pugh – kayla[@]continentaltouring[.]us

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“Crushing Sci-Fi Death Metal” – Metal Injection

“they are a band who’ve combined their musical and visual sides into a silver screen-worthy, sci-fi based, death metal odyssey centered around alien contact, the devastation and degradation of the environment and humanity, rule by corporate overlords and henchmen, Primitivism vs. Futurism and, of course, lots of blood, guts and killing.”- Decibel Mag

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0 Reminder – June 3rd – TOLEDO DEATH FEST w/ SIGNS OF THE SWARM, THE CONVALESCENCE, CASKET ROBBERY, SUMMONER’S CIRCLE and more!

  • May 29, 2023
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Toledo DeathFest

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 12, 2023

Reminder – June 3rd – TOLEDO DEATH FEST w/ SIGNS OF THE SWARM, THE CONVALESCENCE, CASKET ROBBERY, SUMMONER’S CIRCLE and more!

TDF 2023 – Spotify Playlist – https://spoti.fi/3ItXuNG​

TOLEDO DEATH FEST will be stirring up the most extreme mosh pit to ever tornado Ohio and its surrounding states. This year’s event is being hosted on June 3rd in Toledo at Mainstreet Bar and will feature headliners, Signs of the Swarm alongside The Convalescence, Casket Robbery, Summoner’s Circle, and many more (full lineup below).

Since its inception in 2009 by Keith Wampler, the frontman of The Convalescence and owner of The Legend Agency, the festival has showcased the talents of some of the American Midwest’s best up-and-coming metal bands. Past editions have seen past support from well-known artists such as Jungle Rot, Malevolent Creation, and The Breathing Process among many more. The festival has been an extreme metal pilgrimage for fans living in the surrounding states of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and West Virginia.

“I am very happy to be able to bring Toledo Deathfest back in 2023 with one of the most insane lineups we’ve ever had. This festival has come from being local bands at small venues to a two-stage festival featuring bands from around the country thanks to the incredible support of everyone who attends each year. Thank you to everyone who has supported Toledo Deathfest and I look forward to seeing everyone again on June 3rd!” adds

Tickets are available at https://theconvalescence.bigcartel.com/ (General Admission, VIP Packages)

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1456718568446520/​

Highlights of the confirmed bands include headliners Signs of the Swarm with their slamming brutal chugs, to black metal-tinged frenzies and groove-driven downtempo bursts of aggression, the band cohesively captures a vile sound spreading across the genre’s various styles. The Convalescence is one of the USA’s unstoppable tour de force, touring Europe in 2022 with Chelsea Grin along with their latest single “No Survivors” ft. Scott Ian Lewis of Carnifex, that has fans demanding more and more. Emerging from the darkest and most desolate areas of the Midwest, Casket Robbery creates its own signature style of death metal by infusing horror and occult themes. Their trademark huge riffs and unstoppable grooves create the unrelenting, brutally catchy, and eerie sound that only Casket Robbery is known for. Summoner’s Circle, hailing from Dandridge, TN, is a six-piece theatrical metal band that blends elements of doom, death, black and progressive metal into what they refer to as simply Epic Metal.

Toledo Death Fest 2023 Full Lineup:​
Signs of the Swarm (Pittsburgh, PA)
The Convalescence (Toledo, OH)
Casket Robbery (Madison, WI)
Summoner’s Circle (Dandridge, TN)
Hive (Chicago, IL)
Carrion Vael (Richmond, IN)
WoR (Raleigh, NC)
Within Chaos (Fort Worth, TX)
The D.O.O.D (Sarasota, FL)
Squidhammer (Watertown, WI)
Filth Spewer (South Bend, IN)
Ignominious (Norwalk, OH)
Cephlic (Toledo, OH)
Death Hex (Toledo, OH)
Pharohound (Fort Wayne, IN)
Extinction Agenda (Ohio)

To follow updates for Toledo Death Fest 2023, please visit the following links:

​Facebook.com/ToledoDeathfest | Facebook.com/thelegendagency | Instagram.com/thelegendagency/​

Festival Press Materials Dropbox HERE.

Sponsors: Fultztron Entertainment, Bloodlust Media, Dedfish Productions, Inverted Realm Designs, and Lost In The Dark Podcast

Vendors Onsite: Peril Hot Sauce, Creature Feature Spoo-Tique, and Hostile Creations

About: Toledo Deathfest was originally created in 2009 as a way to bring bands in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan together once a year and showcase their music to the local scene. It has continued as an annual festival featuring Local, Regional, and Underground Touring artists. In 2021 Festival Promoter Keith Wampler (The Legend Agency/The Convalescence) decided to expand the festival to multiple stages and to feature larger artists as well as a variety of underground acts with plans to grow the festival even more each year with Jungle Rot headlining 2021, Malevolent Creation headlining 2022, and now Signs of the Swarm headlining 2023.

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0 TOLEDO DEATH FEST Announces New Headliners SIGNS OF THE SWARM, CASKET ROBBERY, SUMMONER’S CIRCLE For 2023 Lineup

  • May 12, 2023
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Toledo DeathFest

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 12, 2023

TOLEDO DEATH FEST Announces New Headliners SIGNS OF THE SWARM, CASKET ROBBERY, SUMMONER’S CIRCLE For 2023 Lineup

TDF 2023 – Spotify Playlist – https://spoti.fi/3ItXuNG

Due to originally announced headliners OCEANO along with VCTMS and INCITE unable to perform at this year’s 2023 TOLEDO DEATH FEST, the festival is proud to announce their replacements will be SIGNS OF THE SWARM as the new headliner along with CASKET ROBBERY and SUMMONER’S CIRCLE.

The festival organizer Keith Wampler issued the following statement:

“We have good news and we have bad news. The bad news is that Oceano and VCTMS are no longer able to perform at TOLEDO DEATHFEST 2023, This was very unexpected and is something that is out of our control. We ask that you please respect the Bands, Organizers, and Venue and understand that we are all still working to bring you a great day of heavy music. That being said, We do have some good news… We were able to get two amazing artists to replace Oceano and VCTMS at this year’s event! They are Signs of the Swarm and Casket Robbery. We really appreciate these bands jumping in on such short notice and are looking forward to seeing them perform! Thank you to everyone who has supported Toledo Deathfest and we will see you all June 3rd!”

along with a statement from OCEANO:

“We deeply regret to inform you that we will be unable to perform at Toledo Deathfest. The band is currently undergoing personal and internal changes that have unfortunately hindered our ability to proceed with our plans. However, we are pleased to announce that the festival organizers have secured another exceptional band to take our place. We encourage you to continue supporting your local music scene and show your enthusiasm for all the talented bands performing. The lineup promises to be outstanding! We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. We hope to connect with you again in the near future!”

TOLEDO DEATH FEST will be stirring up the most extreme mosh pit to ever tornado Ohio and its surrounding states. This year’s event is being hosted on June 3rd in Toledo at Mainstreet Bar and will feature headliners, Signs of the Swarm alongside The Convalescence, Casket Robbery, Summoner’s Circle, and many more (full lineup below).

Since its inception in 2009 by Keith Wampler, the frontman of The Convalescence and owner of The Legend Agency, the festival has showcased the talents of some of the American Midwest’s best up-and-coming metal bands. Past editions have seen past support from well-known artists such as Jungle Rot, Malevolent Creation, and The Breathing Process among many more. The festival has been an extreme metal pilgrimage for fans living in the surrounding states of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and West Virginia.

“I am very happy to be able to bring Toledo Deathfest back in 2023 with one of the most insane lineups we’ve ever had. This festival has come from being local bands at small venues to a two-stage festival featuring bands from around the country thanks to the incredible support of everyone who attends each year. Thank you to everyone who has supported Toledo Deathfest and I look forward to seeing everyone again on June 3rd!” adds

Tickets are available at https://theconvalescence.bigcartel.com/ (General Admission, VIP Packages)

Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1456718568446520/​

Highlights of the confirmed bands include headliners Signs of the Swarm with their slamming brutal chugs, to black metal-tinged frenzies and groove-driven downtempo bursts of aggression, the band cohesively captures a vile sound spreading across the genre’s various styles. The Convalescence is one of the USA’s unstoppable tour de force, touring Europe in 2022 with Chelsea Grin, and Carnifex plus an upcoming tour in Japan in 2023 with Exhumed and Defiled along with their latest single “No Survivors” ft. Scott Ian Lewis of Carnifex, that has fans demanding more and more. Emerging from the darkest and most desolate areas of the Midwest, Casket Robbery creates its own signature style of death metal by infusing horror and occult themes. Their trademark huge riffs and unstoppable grooves create the unrelenting, brutally catchy, and eerie sound that only Casket Robbery is known for. Summoner’s Circle, hailing from Dandridge, TN, is a six-piece theatrical metal band that blends elements of doom, death, black and progressive metal into what they refer to as simply Epic Metal.

Toledo Death Fest 2023 Full Lineup:​
Signs of the Swarm (Pittsburgh, PA)
The Convalescence (Toledo, OH)
Casket Robbery (Madison, WI)
Summoner’s Circle (Dandridge, TN)
Hive (Chicago, IL)
Carrion Vael (Richmond, IN)
WoR (Raleigh, NC)
Within Chaos (Fort Worth, TX)
The D.O.O.D (Sarasota, FL)
Squidhammer (Watertown, WI)
Filth Spewer (South Bend, IN)
Ignominious (Norwalk, OH)
Cephlic (Toledo, OH)
Death Hex (Toledo, OH)
Pharohound (Fort Wayne, IN)
Extinction Agenda (Ohio)

To follow updates for Toledo Death Fest 2023, please visit the following links:

​Facebook.com/ToledoDeathfest | Facebook.com/thelegendagency | Instagram.com/thelegendagency/​

Festival Press Materials Dropbox HERE.

Sponsors: Fultztron Entertainment, Bloodlust Media, Dedfish Productions, Inverted Realm Designs, and Lost In The Dark Podcast

Vendors Onsite: Peril Hot Sauce, Creature Feature Spoo-Tique, and Hostile Creations

About: Toledo Deathfest was originally created in 2009 as a way to bring bands in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan together once a year and showcase their music to the local scene. It has continued as an annual festival featuring Local, Regional, and Underground Touring artists. In 2021 Festival Promoter Keith Wampler (The Legend Agency/The Convalescence) decided to expand the festival to multiple stages and to feature larger artists as well as a variety of underground acts with plans to grow the festival even more each year with Jungle Rot headlining 2021, Malevolent Creation headlining 2022, and now Signs of the Swarm headlining 2023.

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0 THE CONVALESCENCE Release Claymation Video For “No Survivors” ft. CARNIFEX’s Scott Ian Lewis + USA Tour Dates w/ Casket Robbery, Ignominious

  • January 26, 2023
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · The Convalescence

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 26, 2023

 

THE CONVALESCENCE Release Claymation Video For “No Survivors” ft. CARNIFEX’s Scott Ian Lewis

March 2023 USA Tour Dates w/ Casket Robbery, Ignominious

The Convalescence is a five-member symphonic deathcore band formed in Toledo, USA in early 2011. The Convalescence blends black metal/horror theatrics with intense death metal style blast beats and shredding guitar along with brutal slamming breakdowns and catchy melodies. Since their inception, they have amassed an impressive discography including five full-length albums, and have toured extensively across the planet. The latest from them is the single “No Survivors” featuring Scott Ian Lewis of Carnifex accompanied by a claymation music video. Vocalist Keith Wampler details the single and the upcoming album:

“The single is one of the hardest-hitting songs we’ve ever released. The lyrics and video were inspired by the Alien films, and having Scott doing some nasty guest vocals really helped give it the brutality we were looking for. We played it live throughout our recent European Tour and absolutely loved the energy it brings to the stage. We’re looking forward to this one being a part of our live show for many tours to come. This new album is basically like one big horror movie, song by song each one tells a story. Each one is brutal in its own way.”

The Convalescence expects the album will be received well by the fans, as they do their very best to step things up on each record. They worked with producer Jason Suecof on this one at Audiohammer Studios in Florida who has worked with most of their favorite bands (The Black Dahlia Murder, Carnifex, Deicide, Job For A Cowboy) and they were beyond stoked he was down to do the recording with them. In their opinion, they’ve created the heaviest The Convalescence album so far. The full-length was mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy) and is expected for release summer 2023.

Filthy, brutal, and symphonic, The Convalescence is recommended for fans of Carnifex, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Chelsea Grin.

Listen and watch to “No Survivors” ft. Carnifex’s Scott Ian Lewis at https://youtu.be/YQVSCu57aSs

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In additional news, The Convalescence will be hitting the road this coming March for the “No Survivors Tour” with support from Casket Robbery and Ignominious. Tickets and info are available at Tconband.com.

The Convalescence – No Survivors Tour w/ Casket Robbery, Ignominious​
3/10 – Jackson, MI @ The Music Box
3/11 – Toledo, OH @ Main Street Bar & Grill
3/12 – New Haven, IN @ Carl’s Tavern
3/13 – Louisville, KY @ Mag Bar
3/14 – Overland Park, KS @ Vivo Live Events
3/15 – Tulsa, OK @ The Whittier Bar
3/16 – Fort Worth, TX @ The Rail Club DFW
3/17 – San Antonio, TX @ Bonds Rock Bar
3/18 – Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
3/19 – New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa
3/20 – Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar
3/21 – Sanford, FL @ West End Trading Co.
3/22 – Murfreesboro, TN @ Crossroads
3/23 – Knoxville, TN @ Brickyard Bar & Grill
3/24 – Lakewood, OH @ The Foundry
3/25 – Chesterfield, MI @ Diesel Concert Lounge

For more info:​
​http://tconband.com​
​https://www.facebook.com/theconvalescence​
​https://www.instagram.com/theconvalescenceofficial​
​https://twitter.com/tconband​

About: The Convalescence is a five-member symphonic deathcore band formed in Toledo, OH in early 2011. The Convalescence blends black metal/horror theatrics with intense death metal style blast beats and shredding guitar along with brutal slamming breakdowns and catchy melodies. The band tours nearly non-stop racking up nearly 1,000 live performances across nine countries.

The Convalescence has released four full-length albums, two EPs, and two stand-alone singles resulting in over one million plays on Spotify and Youtube each. The band also released two documentaries via Amazon Prime Video in 2020 supported by a sold-out movie theatre screening of them both in Maumee, OH on October 30, 2020. The band recently finished recording their fifth full-length album with producer Jason Suecof at Audiohammer Studios with a projected release in 2023.

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0 WOR Announces American Invasion Tour w/ Hemlock, Summoner’s Circle, Casket Robbery, Scars Of Atrophy, Fused By Defiance, Squidhammer

  • September 26, 2022
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · WoR (Bungalo Records)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 26, 2022

WOR Announces American Invasion Tour

w/ Hemlock, Summoner’s Circle, Casket Robbery, Scars Of Atrophy, Fused By Defiance, Squidhammer

L-R – Dylan Jenkins – Drums, David Nisoff – Guitar, Phillip Funderburk – Bass, Bobby Demoss – Vocals, Ben Kaiser – Guitar

North Carolina, USA groove metal warriors WoR announce they will be hitting the road for the American Invasion Tour w/ Hemlock, Summoner’s Circle, Casket Robbery, Scars Of Atrophy, Fused By Defiance, and Squidhammer. The tour kicks off in Nashville, TN on September 25th and will see the band trek across 18 US states until ending it in Richmond, VA on November 11th. The supporting bands will be playing on selected dates listed below.

“We are extremely excited to be heading out on the American Invasion tour, a six week trek across the United States with some amazing bands! We’ve got a couple surprises in the set including playing some brand new songs from our upcoming second album!” adds guitarist Ben Kaiser

WoR will also be on tour supporting their latest album “Prisoners” released during August 2020 via Bungalo Records/Universal. Throwing in elements of thrash, metalcore, and even hardcore punk, everyone in WoR has taken a different musical path and the variety of influences shows through in the unique and original sound on their debut release “Prisoners”, which is an extremely energetic journey from start to finish.

“From front to back, this album is meant to take you on a heavy metal journey. It features groovy tracks such as Predator, brutal songs such as Caged, and melodic anthems such as VI Kings. While the songs are groovy and meant to give your neck whiplash, the lyrics are deep and thought out. The messages behind these songs are ones of resilience and overcoming. If you enjoy heavy riffs, melodic overtones, and just straight-up angry and in-your-face METAL, this album is for you!” adds the band.

Groovy, raw, and old school, WoR is suitable for all fans of metal especially those with an interest in Machine Head, Sepultura, and Gojira.

“Prisoners” (released Aug 7, 2020) is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon.

Music Videos:​
VI Kings – YouTube

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Predator – YouTube

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Caged – YouTube

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Come and Out Play (The Offspring Cover) YouTube

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American Invasion Tour
w/ WoR, Hemlock, Summoner’s Circle, Casket Robbery, Scars Of Atrophy, Fused By Defiance, Squidhammer
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9.25 – Nashville, TN @ The End #
9.26 – Knoxville, TN @ Brickyard Bar #
9.27 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 #
9.28 – Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero #
9.30 – Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits*
10.1 – Tallahassee, FL @ The Warrior On The River*
10.2 – Crestview, FL @ Jimmy’s Jukebox #
10.3 – Metairie, LA @ The Twist Of Lime #
10.7 – Lawton, OK @ The Railhead Saloon*
10.10 – Haltom City, TX @ Haltom Theater $
10.12 – San Antonio, TX @ Fitzgerald’s $
10.13 – Houston, TX @ Acadia Bar & Grill $
10.15 – Albuquerque, NM @ Warehouse 508*
10.16 – Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater &
10.17 – Spring Valley, CA @ Bancroft Bar & +
10.18 – Anaheim, CA @ Doll Hut & +
10.22 – Lynnwood, WA @ The Vessel Taphouse +
10.26 – Denver, CO @ Your Mom’s House +
10.30 – Des Moines, IA @ Lefty’s Live Music =
10.31 – Lombard, IL @ Brauer House =
11.1 – New Haven, IN @ Carl’s Tavern =
11.2 – Maple Heights, OH @ Maple Grove Tavern =
11.3 – Turtle Creek, PA @ Sub Alpine Society =
11.4 – Winchester, VA @ The Monument =
11.5 – Richmond, VA @ Another Round Bar & Grill =
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* – WoR Only
# – Hemlock (9.25 – 10.3)
$ – Summoner’s Circle (10.10 – 10.13)
% – Casket Robbery (10.10 – 10.13)
& – Scars Of Atrophy (10.16 – 10.18)
+ – Fused By Defiance (10.17 – 10.26)
= – Squidhammer (10.30 – 11.5)

For more info:​
​WoRband.com​
​Facebook.com/WoRBandOfficial​
​Instagram.com/w.o.r.official​
​Twitter.com/WoRbandofficial​
​EPK​

About:

WoR is a groove metal quintet from Raleigh, North Carolina. Their music combines aggressive riffs, harmonic leads, and tasteful breakdowns with the infectious anti-authoritarian lyrics of vocalist Bobby DeMoss.

WoR was founded in 2018 by guitarist Ben Kaiser who at the time was finishing up his college football career playing offensive line at NC State. The band was initially an escape from the rigors of the sport, and at the end of his career, he decided to give the band a legitimate go.

After cycling through a variety of members early on, WoR was joined by Bobby Demoss, the charismatic frontman who has the ability to draw in even the toughest crowd; his unique screaming style and passionate lyrics helped shape WoR’s groundbreaking identity from the get-go. In 2019, Phil Funderburk, the glue who keeps the band and the music together, joined on bass; David Nisoff, in charge of mind-blowing solos that capture everyone’s attention, joined as the second guitarist, and Hunter Crews, a consistent timekeeper and a seasoned veteran in the music business solidified the lineup as the bands’ drummer, who is now replaced by Dylan Jenkins.

By the spring of 2019, WoR had begun to debut their music at live shows throughout the southeast region of the United States and played with the likes of Upon A Burning Body, Atilla, and Warbringer just to name a few.

Working collaboratively, WoR’s music focuses on various different current events using powerful lyrics to offer a unique insight into the things going on in our lives and in the world. After working closely with producer Joe Alonzo Potts and audio engineer Shaun Singerling, they plan to release their debut album “Prisoners” on August 7th, 2020, which features brutal tracks such as ‘Caged’ and ‘Predator’ in addition to melodic anthems such as ‘VI King’s.

In 2020 and 2022, WoR has extensive tours scheduled to support the release of their debut album “Prisoners”. WoR’s live shows are extremely energetic with fan involvement being a common theme. Demoss does a phenomenal job of breaking down the fourth wall and getting the crowd involved at their shows making way for insane mosh pits. It is the band’s credo that they give it their all for whatever time they are on stage whether they are playing to 2,000 people or 200 people.

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“It’s hard to find a band that comes as strong out of the gate with a debut album like WoR. It’s actually a very short list of bands that are sheer power right from the get go. The debut album from WoR, entitled Prisoners, was released earlier in August and honestly deserves as much attention as it can get.” – Metal Injection
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“a highly impressive slice of groove metal that will most definitely appeal to fans of Lamb Of God, Pantera and MachineHead. Hailing from the febrile breeding ground of North Carolina, WoR lay it down with intent on ‘Predator’, stalking the deepest reaches of your aural cortexes with the declarative lead single from their forthcoming debut album, ‘Prisoners’: on the evidence of this, they won’t be taking any when it impacts on 7 August.” – Uber Rock
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“The songs pack a nasty punch, leaving your body bruised and your nose bloodied. Chuggy riffs, ferocious vocals and some nods to thrash metal propel this album to excellence.” – Abrasive Noise
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“Right off the bat, this band doesn’t mess around and you know what you get from the opening aggression of “Kill You”… Demoss sounds like good mix of metalcore growls like LAMB OF GOD’s RANDY BLYTHE to even some black metal-like screams at times. Their sparing use of dual guitar leadwork – mostly for atmosphere and melody and less for flashy solos – is always welcome from the SLAYER inspired slow, creepy guitar melodies in “VI Kings” and “Caged” to the aptly sounding 80s-ish squawking of “Sirens”. For a debut, it’s really impressive and I feel genuinely bad that they aren’t able to tour and get their music out more efficiently.” – Metal Temple
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“…chunky riffs always have a place if they are handled as well as WoR does it. They work their way through anthemic tunes with heavy subject matters, like “Freedom Suicide” and “Sirens,” with the latter bluntly calling out police brutality.” – Heavy Music Headquarters
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“Thrashy hardcore pushing into some good grooves cool stuff.” – WORT 89.9FM – The Moshpit (Madison, WI)
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“Their music combines aggressive riffs, harmonic leads, and tasteful breakdowns with the infectious anti-authoritarian lyrics of vocalist Bobby DeMoss.” – Antichrist Magazine
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“Raleigh North Carolina Groove Metal is what “Prisoners” is all about with the raw drum sound during “Kill You” adding an air of “New American Gospel” era Lamb Of God. Crews has the time keeping if the metronomic Chris Adler down to a fine art and his rapid fire, power house performance on this cut gives the Pantera groove riffs and Southern Hostility style breakdowns the underpinning that they need. “Caged” is the longest cut on the album at just over five minutes but is no less ferocious, with DeMoss being a vocal force to be reckoned with, the roars of “don’t waste my time on idol ideas” cutting even the broadest shouldered lumberjack down to size.” – Metal Noise

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