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0 Vancouver Double Bassist Heavy Metal SAINTS OF DEATH Streaming New Album “Ascend To The Throne” – via MetalInsider

  • July 8, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Saints of Death

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Montreal, QC – July 8, 2020

 

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For fans of Motorhead, Lamb of God, Pantera, DevilDriver

Vancouver Double Bassist Heavy Metal SAINTS OF DEATH Streaming New Album “Ascend To The Throne”

Album Stream Premiere via MetalInsider

New Album “Ascend To The Throne” Out July 10th

Photo Credit: Kevin Eisenlord Photography

L-R – Juan Helluva – 5 String Bass/Backup Vocals, Ashley Blue – 6 String Guitar/Backup Vocals,
Twan Holliday – Vocals/8 String Bass, Christopher James – Drums

Set to unleash their new album “Ascend To The Throne” on Friday, July 10th via Head Rattle Productions INC., Vancouver’s Saints of Death are sharing with fans its full stream ahead of its official release.

For fans of Pantera, DevilDriver, and Arch Enemy, Saints of Death’s “Ascend To The Throne” is the double bass attack you need to listen to now via its premiere today on MetalInsider.net HERE.

“Ascend To The Throne” is a 7 track ripping and cohesive album and the second in the Saints of Death repertoire following the 2015 self-titled EP. With a different lineup than the debut effort, Saints of Death now boasts a more robust group that is tighter, more aggressive, and more melodic than ever before along with still featuring their signature sound of having two bassists.

The band comments:

“This album has been a long time coming, and we cannot wait to get it into the ears of our fans. After dealing with line up issues for a few years, we finally have a solid line up and are back to kicking ass. The current line up has been together since 2018 and we have really gelled as friends and as band members. Naturally, with this kind of chemistry going on, it was finally time to record a new album.

Like the first EP, there is diversity between each song, allowing each of them to stand out as hard-hitting singles. There is also the consistency that allows the songs to come together as a great album. We talk about important topics such as the trials of society, corruption and corporate greed, mental health as well as a few other topics on this album. Saints put a lot of hard work and passion crafting this album and making it what it is and we cannot wait to show the world!”

Loud and crushing, Saints of Death has been evolving over the years and they are looking forward to what the future has in store for them. Comprising tracks that the band has wanted to release for a long time, it has been a waiting game until the right guys were in line to bring them to fruition. Now, the wait is now over and Saints of Death is primed to kick some ass!

Album pre-order HERE.

Videos:
Music Video “You Can’t Run” HERE.
Music Video “Repentance”HERE.
Lyric Video “Ascend To The Throne” HERE.

Fun Fact: Besides being a musician vocalist/bassist Twan Holliday has acting credits for movies American Mary (2012), The Devils Ground (2009) w/ Darryl Hanna, Stan Helsing (2009) (Leslie Neielson’s last movie), Catwoman (2004) w/ Halle Barry, Psych (TV Show) plus has done stunts on Super Natural (TV Show) and Pathfinder (2007). Twan was also a pro-hard-core wrestler of 10 years and was on TV every Saturday at 1 pm on KVOS TV12 (Bellingham, WA) plus was asked to train for WWE.


Track Listing:
1. Call of The Kings (1:45)
2. Ascend To The Throne (3:42)
3. Watching Me Die (2:51)
4. God Can’t Help You Now (3:44)
5. Repentance (5:13)
6. You Can’t Run (2:55)
7. Soldiers of Metal (5:56)
Album Length: 26:10

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0 Out Now! Vancouver Heavy Metal SPELL’s New Album “Opulent Decay” via Bad Omen Records + New Music Video ‘Dawn Wanderer’

  • April 10, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · SPELL

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Montreal, QC – April 10, 2020

For fans of Haunt, Ghost, Dokken, Triumph, Blue Oyster Cult

Out Now! Vancouver Heavy Metal SPELL’s New Album “Opulent Decay” via Bad Omen Records

New Music Video ‘Dawn Wanderer’


Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, SPELL‘s new LP “Opulent Decay” is now available as of April 10, 2020 via Bad Omen Records. With the full length’s release, they are also sharing the new video ‘Dawn Wanderer’.

Watch HERE.

Album Stream Bandcamp and Spotify.

Shrouding their listeners in hypnotizing heavy metal, the ten-track album is a menagerie of atmosphere, heaviness and delicately woven melodies. This will be the third album from the group following “Full Moon Sessions” (2014) and “For None And All” (2017). Reflecting on the progression through the albums, bassist/vocalist Cam Mesmer comments:

“Many bands find their third album the most difficult because they’re trying to recreate what they’ve already done; for us, it gets easier and better every time. As ideas emerged during the writing process, we nurtured them and gave them all the time and care they needed to flourish and bloom.”

As a precursor to the album release, SPELL has already released a video for the first track from “Opulent Decay” entitled ‘Psychic Death’. According to Mesmer, all the tracks on the album “deal with the contrast between opulence and austerity, and the decay that results from imbalance. Our drive to avoid suffering is strong, but it can be overcome by the love for another and the desire to put them before yourself. ‘Opulent Decay’ examines this balance and the dangers that await on either side of the pendulum.” 

Once again creating a powerful and enchanting sonic experience, SPELL invites you to intertwine yourself with romanticism and heavy metal with “Opulent Decay” today.

The album is available for stream, download and physical format at the following link HERE.

Music Video – Deceiver – here.

Music Video – Psychic Death – here.


Track Listing:
1. Psychic Death
2. Opulent Decay
3. Sibyl Vane
4. Primrose Path
5. The Iron Wind
6. Dawn Wanderer
7. Deceiver
8. Ataraxia
9. Imprisoned By Shadows
10. Saturn’s Riddle

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Spell have already proven themselves mighty chroniclers of the more supernatural quarters of the heavy music sphere. Recorded at Little Red Sounds studio in New Westminster, B.C., ‘Opulent Decay’ is an emotionally charged psychic travelogue wreathed in mysticism. The album embraces harmonic guitar heraldry while also showcasing a band as adept at essaying a hymnal acapella piece like the beguiling “Ataraxia” as they are the wistful and melancholic “Dawn Wanderer”, the pastoral-tinged and progressively slanted “Primrose Path” or the catchy and barnstorming title-track.

Spell’s debut, 2014’s ‘Full Moon Sessions’, and 2017’s critically-celebrated LP, ‘For None And All’, are proof positive of an outfit — completed by drummer and co-vocalist Al Lester and guitarist Graham McVie – whose grasp of diverting dynamics matched their infectious songcraft. However, these were apparently mere preludes to ‘Opulent Decay’, the band’s third and finest record to date.

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“If this band was a van, they would be the raddest, most pimped out airbrushed 70’s van with plush interior and a BOOMING system. SPELL is a perfect name for them, because their songs are jamming heavy metal magic.” – Cvlt Nation

“Vancouver power trio SPELL make what they call “hypnotizing heavy metal,” a captivating mix of Rush- and Blue Öyster Cult–hailing classic rock, lyrics inspired by Romantic poets like Keats, Shelley and Coleridge, and more modern elements that evoke everyone from Opeth to Ghost.” – Revolver Mag

 

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0 AxMinister Unleash Music Video ‘The Succubus and The Crucible of Sin’

  • March 5, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · axminister · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 5, 2020

For fans of Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Manowar, Slayer

AxMinister Unleash Music Video ‘The Succubus and The Crucible of Sin’

EP “The Crucible of Sin” Out Now!

 

 

Metal warriors on a holy quest, Toronto’s AxMinister‘s have unleashed their latest music video to offer to the heavy metal gods ‘The Succubus and The Crucible of Sin’.

Watch it HERE.

Drummer Bas Majzoub (aka Bas von Bismark) adds:

“Starting with a concept, this two-plus year journey starts reaching an exciting climax in this fourth episode. Seeking revenge, our hero battles his nemesis in a brutal no holds barred sword fight, while his captive wife fights for her life against a beast of a man. The product of a lot of hard work and passion, the ‘Crucible of Sin’ video series is reaching the apex. The response so far has been humbling, and hope our fans, and those new to the band, enjoy episode iv, ‘The Succubus and The Crucible of Sin’, a song dealing with our moral evolution as a species, and general moral relativism.”

The video is 4th episode in the band’s planned 5 part series to give fans a visual guide to tell the story of their latest EP “The Crucible of Sin”. The trio has previously released videos  ‘Prey‘ (Eps. 1), ‘Salvation‘ (Eps. 2) and ‘The Trials of Hercules‘ (Eps. 3). All 5 episodes/music videos in the series were produced and directed by drummer Bas Majzoub (aka Bas von Bismark).

“The Crucible of Sin” is available for digital download and stream on Bandcamp, iTunes and Spotify.

The band adds:

“Our EP “The Crucible of Sin” sports a sense of humour. It tries to tell a… at times, nihilistic, a story about love, lust, oppression, and redemption. Following every recording and show, we try to reflect on our own mistakes and attempt to improve. We grew to understand our 90s thrash/traditional style of songwriting and compose accordingly. This EP has that ‘90’s warm thrash sound akin to Megadeth’s Youthanasia album. We hope old and new audiences join us on a journey that is at times fictional, visual and imaginative, while other times introspective and contemplative. We like you to dance, headbang, and mosh to it.”


Track Listing:
1. Prey (4:15)
2. Salvation (4:16)
3. The Trials of Hercules (4:06)
4. The Succubus and the Crucible of Sin (5:10)
5. Sanctus Equitis Mortis (5:06)
EP Length: 22:56

For more info:
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Twitter.com/axministertrio
Instagram.com/axminister_band
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“From the drop of the first note, AxMinister pull their ax from stone, brandishing it mightily and powerfully as they dish out shredding sharpened riff after sharpened riff. Thrown in to the mix are face melting solos as well as ever-present charging drumming as well as very solid very infectious vocals. Each of the five tracks present within this release are woven together well to provide you with a cohesive and well rounded sound that you will have a hard time getting out of your head. With The Crucible Of Sin, AxMinister gift you with five highly addictive and highly entertaining tracks that you keep coming back to.” – Cadaver Garden

“The Crucible of Sin is a great thrash/traditional metal album, showing strong influences from Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Slayer and Metallica to full effect.” – Hellbound

“an exciting piece of Thrash Metal. It has a unique touch to it that allows the EP to be memorable, whilst the guitars make it very enjoyable.” – Noizze UK

“The stair-step cultural guitar to snare combinations for “The Trials of Hercules” brings out the Manowar fan in us all – while the speedy double kick locomotive aspects to closer “Sanctus Equitus Mortis” surely keep the ears pinned for a closer…It’s clear that you have a solid set of musicians and keen songwriting abilities – so if you want something a bit more dramatic and adventurous in your thrash airings, AxMinister could be that difference maker for you.” – Dead Rhetoric

“”The Crucible of Sin” is a lyrically-strong (hard & heavy) power metal recording with strong lead vocals, great guitar solos, a slick rhythm section, and inspired songs that will make you want to wave the banner of true heavy metal for all to see!! This is honest to goodness heavy metal that has been made possible thanks to hard work & dedication of true heavy metal maniacs.” – Heavy Metal Time Machine

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0 HELLEVATE Is Deciding Who is Naughty Or Nice With “Krampusnacht”

  • December 23, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Hellevate · Music News

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Montreal, QC – December 23, 2019

For fans of Exodus, Heathen, Iced Earth, Sanctuary, Forbidden

HELLEVATE Is Deciding Who is Naughty Or Nice With “Krampusnacht”


L-R: Dan “Danowar” Whitmer (Guitar), Erik “Jager” Schmutzler (Vocals), RJ “Machine Gun” Whitmer (Drums),
Zack “The Ripper” Burke (Bass), Josh “The Boss” Cole (Guitar)
Photo by Jeffery Ulfhednar Allee

Tis the season for mistletoe, Christmas pudding, Auntie Martha’s awful sweaters and of course, Krampus. Krampus the goat demon comes to take away all the children who have misbehaved during the year and this traditional central European folktale gets revisited with the seasonally appropriate track “Krampusnacht” from Kansas City’s HELLEVATE.

Fortunately, it seems we’ve mostly been good this year as we get this new single to bang our heads to instead of getting eaten by a monster. The speed/thrash act revisions the classic tale with a choice blend of hard-hitting riffs and quick drum work that is a welcome respite from the monotony of traditional Christmas music we’ve been forced to endure.

“Krampusnacht” comes from the three-track EP of the same name, which also includes “If You Want Peace…” and “Prepare For War”. It’s a hearty dash of thrash to complement your holidays. So while you’re unwrapping presents and stuffing your face with baked goods, add some Hellevate to your traditions and turn up Krampusnacht.

Listen to “Krampusnacht” on YouTube HERE or Bandcamp.


Track Listing:
1. Krampusnacht (6:58)
2. If You Want Peace… (0:43)
3. Prepare for War (4:25)
EP Length: 12:07

For more info:
Facebook.com/hellevate
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About:

HELLEVATE is an up and coming speed/thrash metal band based out of Kansas City, Missouri.

The band was originally founded by Danöwar in Kansas City in the mid-2000s with the intention of being the most Metal of Heavy Metal bands. Like all bands, the up-and-coming HELLEVATE endured several fluctuating lineups and styles for several years. The band came together in late 2009 with drummer RJ “The Machine Gun” Whitmer (brother of Danöwar), and Zack “The Ripper” Burke on bass guitar. Current vocalist Erik “Jager” Schmutzler and guitarist Josh “The Boss” Cole joined the band in early 2013.

HELLEVATE released the first EP in 2010 and a self-titled full-length album in late 2012. The band released a second EP “Kill Confirmed” in 2014 with the new band lineup along with the full-length album, “Weapons Against Their Will” released in July of 2016.

The band has established itself by sharing the bill with many nationally touring bands, including Exodus, Kreator, Accept, Overkill, Ghoul, Venom Inc., and Danzig, just to name a few. With a great lineup and a bright future ahead of them, HELLEVATE continues to grow as a musical force in the metal world and intends to dominate and annihilate for many years to come.

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“Kansas City-based Hellevate fully meets the standards of this great gem, therefore I’d like to recommend their brand new effort to each and everyone hooked on the forces Bay Area Thrash Metal mainly.” – Metal To Infinity
“These sons a bitches are a playing a brand of Metal that so many others don’t have the wit or balls to play.” – The Gauntlet“This is impressive, first rate songwriting – incorporating a modern fusion of thrash, power, and traditional/classic metal that whips up a frenzy of interest and should be a part of your world if any of these styles receive airplay in your world.” – Dead Rhetoric

“A great amalgamation of power, speed, thrash and death all come siphoning through a traditional metal template.” – Dead Rhetoric

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0 IRON KINGDOM New Single ‘White Wolf’ Off Upcoming Album “On The Hunt”

  • August 14, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Iron Kingdom · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 14, 2019

 

For fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Queensryche, Fates Warning, Riot, Helloween

IRON KINGDOM New Single ‘White Wolf’ Off Upcoming Album “On The Hunt”

The 80s Live Again With The Traditional Styled Canadian Heavy Metal

“On The Hunt” Out October 4, 2019 – Album Pre-Order Available

North American Tour Begins October!

Far Left: Leighton Holmes (Bass) | Centre Left: Chris Osterman (Vocals & Guitar) | Centre Right: Megan Merrick (Guitar) | Far Right: Chris Sonea (Drums)

Photo Credit: Benjamin Somobere

Inspired by legendary pillars of heavy metal such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, The Scorpions, and Rush, IRON KINGDOM is well known for their energetic and electrifying stage presence, as well as intricate musical melodies that bring listeners back to a time when the genre was in its prime.

Now they are back with a new album “On the Hunt” due out on October 4, 2019, which is sure to remind people of the glory days of metal. With two new members in the lineup, there are new inspirations and approaches in the music while maintaining the traditional sound. They hope the album is well received by fans:

“We’re believing fans can expect the new record to be a lot more traditional in style, more accessible with a lot more rocker tunes, lots of catchy melodies and speed metal riffs, shorter songs, more packed with action, as opposed to the previous album with long epic passages. We wanted this record to include lots of great live tunes we can carry in our set for years to come!”

The nine new tracks are fun tunes that translate well into a live setting, which is paramount for IRON KINGDOM who take great pride in their live show. Fans of the classic including Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Queensryche, and Helloween will revel in IRON KINGDOM who put a modern spin on traditional heavy metal.

Teaming up with MetalRules.com, the Vancouver heavy metallers are excited to share the first single ‘White Wolf’ off of the upcoming release with its premiere at the following link here.

The band explains the track:

“Our first single ‘White Wolf’ from the new album, ‘On The Hunt’, takes on an almost Savatage or Iron Maiden musical approach, a classic metal sound including lots of variety and ripping leads, while still maintaining a catchy chorus and simple but fun melodies.  Lyrically this song speaks about the fictional character known as Geralt of Rivia from the Witcher series, created by Andrzej Sapkowski.”

“On The Hunt” is due out October 4, 2019 and available for pre-order via the band’s online store here.

In additional news, the IRON KINGDOM will be be supporting the promotion of “On The Hunt” with a North American tour that will kick off in Vancouver, BC on October 3rd and take the band on a 2-month trek across Canada, the USA and Mexico, ending in Everett, WA on December 1st (dates listed below).

The band comments:

“Our upcoming ‘Road Warriors North American Tour 2019’ marks the beginning of a new era for Iron Kingdom, we’re returning to many of our favourite cities across the continent with a new lineup and a new album!  We can’t wait to see our fans and friends and perform ‘On The Hunt’ in a live setting.  It’s due time we make our mark across the land once again!”

IRON KINGDOM – ‘Road Warriors – North American Tour 2019’
Thurs, Oct 3 – Vancouver, BC – Red Room
Thurs, Oct 10 – Port Alberni, BC – Rainbow Room
Fri, Oct 11 – Cumberland, BC – The Waverley
Sat, Oct 12 – Nanaimo, BC – The Cambie
Sun, Oct 13 – Victoria, BC – Copper Owl
Thurs, Oct 17 – Seattle, WA – The Highline
Fri, Oct 18 – Medford, OR – Bamboo Room
Sat, Oct 19 – Sacramento, CA – On The Y
Sun, Oct 20 – Oakland, CA – TBA
Mon, Oct 21 – Cupertino, CA – X-Bar
Weds, Oct 23 – Apple Valley, CA – Frogee’s Bar
Thurs, Oct 24 – Anaheim, CA – Doll Hut
Fri. Oct 25 – San Diego, CA – Tower Bar
Sat, Oct 26 – Tijuana, MEX – Mous Tache
Sun, Oct 27 – Downey, Los Angeles, CA – The Epic Lounge
Weds, Oct 30 – Tucson, AZ – House of Bards
Thurs, Oct 31 – El Paso, TX – B17 Bombers
Fri, Nov 1 – San Antonio, TX – The Mix
Sat, Nov 2 – Lawton, OK – Railhead Saloon
Sun, Nov 3 – Houston, TX – Acadia Bar
Weds, Nov 6 – Atlanta, GA – 529
Thurs, Nov 7 – Raleigh, NC – The Maywood
Fri, Nov 8 – Wilmington, DE – Bar XIII
Sat, Nov 9 – Baltimore, MD – TBA
Sun, Nov 10 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
Tues, Nov 12 – Philadelphia, PA – The Tusk
Weds, Nov 13 – Queens, NY – Blackthorn 51
Thurs, Nov 14 – Worcester, MA – Ralph’s Diner
Fri, Nov 15 – Rochester, NY – Bug Jar
Sat, Nov 16 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar
Sun, Nov 17 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
Mon, Nov 18, Quebec City, QC – Scanner Bistro
Tues, Nov 19 – Ottawa, ON – The Dominion Tavern
Weds, Nov 20 – Windsor, ON – The Back Stage
Thurs, Nov 21 – Hamtramck, MI – New Dodge Lounge
Fri, Nov 22 – Chicago, IL – TBA
Sat, Nov 23 – Madison, WI – The Wisco
Sun, Nov 24 – Minneapolis, MN – Club Underground
Tues, Nov 26 – Keokuk, IA –  Joystix Rockade (ShiverFest II)
Weds, Nov 27 – Denver, CO – Tennyson Tap
Fri, Nov 29 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban
Sat, Nov 30 – Portland, OR – High Water Mark
Sun, Dec 1 – Everett, WA – Tony V’s Garage

Track Listing:
1. White Wolf
2. Driftin’ Through Time
3. Sign Of The Gods
4. Keep It Steel
5. Raze And Ruin
6. Road Warriors
7. Invaders
8. Paragon
9. The Dream

Album Artwork by Alan Lathwell

 

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Inspired by legendary pillars of heavy metal such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, The Scorpions, and Rush, Iron Kingdom is well known for their energetic and electrifying stage presence, as well as intricate musical melodies that bring listeners back to a time when the genre was in its prime.

Formed in Surrey, Canada, in June of 2011, Iron Kingdom’s intent was to fill the gap of bands that are heavy, but not extreme, melodic but not mainstream, technical but approachable. ‘Curse Of The Voodoo Queen’ was released on Dec 14, 2011, and the band took the opportunity to tour western Canada, along with an appearance on the CTV Show, Canada’s Got Talent (viewership of 1 million on that episode). With the debut album finishing its cycle, the group decided it was time to record a new album, and by April 26, 2013, ‘Gates Of Eternity’ was released. Garnering strong reviews and attention from around the world, Iron Kingdom was invited to perform at Germany’s Keep It True XVII festival.

Following this massive milestone, Iron Kingdom set out to pursue as many opportunities as they could spending some serious time on the road through Canada in 2013, Europe in 2014, followed by a tour in the USA with California’s Night Demon. The band had created some major momentum and Iron Kingdom were spreading their moniker far and wide in support of the first two releases.

On July 30, 2015, Iron Kingdom released not one but two more albums, ‘Ride For Glory’, their 3rd full-length album, as well as ‘Unleashed At The Kraken (Live In Seattle)’, an exclusive live E.P. recorded on a previous tour.  The band set out on the road again in support of the two new releases. The tour was unfortunately riddled with many trials, including a vehicle accident that almost killed the band members. Life on the road continued, including a massive North American tour in 2016, as well as a tour in Brazil in a supporting slot for former frontman of Iron Maiden, Blaze Bayley.

As of 2019, with a new lineup and a new album ‘On The Hunt’ on its way, Iron Kingdom will once again be ready to take the world by storm and aid in the revival of the mighty and classic sounds of Traditional Heavy Metal.

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“their latest work is the most refined Iron Kingdom album. One word obligatory item for old heavy school freaks.” – Power Metal Warrior (Poland) (Ride For Glory Review 2015)

“This is a tremendous throwback into the (first) golden age of metal.” – Merchants of Air (Belgium) (Ride For Glory Review 2015)

““Gates Of Eternity” could prove to be one of the most important discoveries in 2013 for U.S. Metal lovers.” – Rock Hard Magazine (Germany) (Gates of Eternity Review  2013)

“Sometimes you just want some glorious old school metal that makes you want to batter a dragon to death. Iron Kingdom are said band and from the opening track, At The Gates, I’m sold. When we reach Crowned In Iron we truly reach old school metal at its finest” – Sound the Charge (Scotland) (Gates of Eternity Review  2013)

“I want an Iron Kingdom/Voodoo Queen Baseball Tee so I can blast this album and try to sing along, banging my head and driving to the stadium in my Trans Am to drink cans of Bud in the parking lot before the Iron Kingdom show! I wish it was the 80’s right now.” –  Metal Titans (Canada) (Curse of the Voodoo Queen Review 2011)

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0 EPK – Dire Peril – Dire Peril – The Extraterrestrial Compendium (2018)

  • September 4, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Dire Peril · EPKs

Dire Peril – The Extraterrestrial Compendium (LP) (2018)

Release Date: November 9, 2018

Label & distribution: Divebomb Records

For Fans of Iced Earth, Blind Guardian, Symphony X, and Iron Maiden

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“Power metal kings, Songs about sci-fi movies, What more do you need? ” – Metal Injection

“It’s the rare power metal record where the artist is as confident in handling its subtle, reserved material as it is its neck-thrashing, riff-centric centerpieces, and Dire Peril manages both aesthetics with more care than the bulk of bands in its genre. As far as straightforward power metal goes, this may well be the very best that 2018 has to offer. ” – Angry Metal Guy

“a sci-fi infused power metal monster. Ashcraft adds a more galloping, Iced Earth, huge and grand guitar riffing to the mix and of course Yelland’s vocals are phenomenal.” – Metal Marks The Spot

” Dire Peril’s first full-length album is an excellent display of American power metal.”  – Indy Metal Vault

“Bulletproof songwriting, soaring vocals, tremendous solos, exceptional song-to-song variety, and an uncanny ability to be both a little bit tongue-in-cheek and deadly serious at the same time: what in the goddamn hell more could you ask for? This is a marvelous album. ” – Your Last Rites

“this may well be the best Power Metal has to offer in 2018.” – Metal-Temple

“With their full-length debut, The Extraterrestrial Compendium, they have gone above and beyond my expectations, producing one of the best power metal albums of the year, which manages to be both very dynamic and consistently engaging throughout. I especially recommend it for fans of the harder hitting, more guitar driven side of power metal, as there’s a ton of thrash influence here, as well as a fair bit of classic heavy metal and some slight prog leanings. Everything is done well, with vocalist John Yelland giving the best performance of his career, and overall, it’s an amazing album from start to finish.” – My Global Mind

““in its conceptual and musical depth, Dire Peril’s The Extraterrestrial Compendium is rather epic and entertaining guitar-forward power metal…power metal and sci-fi go together like beer and pizza. Get it. You won’t be disappointed.” – Dangerdog Music Reviews

“DIRE PERIL prove that America still has great talent in the Power Metal realm” – Metal-Temple.com


“a wonderful album that will take you on an intergalactic journey through many popular sci fi movies. It is an album that is full of melodic vocals and kick ass guitars. ” – Baby Dolls and Razor Blades


Seven Kingdom Tour Dates w/ Dire Peril
Nov 14 – Cobra Lounge – Chicago, IL
Nov 15 – Riot Room – Kansas City, MO
Nov 17 – Rockhouse Bar & Grill – El Paso, TX
Nov 18 – Rail Club – Ft. Worth, TX
Nov 19 – Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
Nov 20 – Southport Hall – New Orleans, LA

 

 The Extraterrestrial Compendium (LP) (2018)

Release Date: November 9, 2018
Label & Distribution: Divebomb Records

Track Listing:

01 – Yautja (Hunter Culture)
02 – Planet Preservation
03 – Enemy Mine
04 – The Visitor
05 – Total Recall
06 – Queen of the Galaxy*
07 – Roughnecks
08 – Blood in the Ice
09 – Heart of the Furyan
10 – Altair IV: The Forbidden Planet
11 – Always Right Here
12 – Journey Beyond the Stars**

*Features Brittney Slayes
**Features Arjen Anthony Lucassen

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Dire Peril
• All songs written by: Jason Ashcraft and John Yelland excepting Queen of the Galaxy by Jason Ashcraft and Norman Skinner and Journey Beyond the Stars by Jason Ashcraft, John Yelland and Norman Skinner
• Produced by: Jason Ashcraft
• Mixed by: Carlos Alvarez (Dirty Viking Audio Productions)
• Mastered by: Brett Caldas Lima (Tower Studio)
• Album Artwork by: Gwen Vibancos

Album Band Line Up: 
Jason Ashcraft (Guitar, bass)
John Yelland (Vocals)
Featuring Brittney Slayes as guest vocalist on Queen of the Galaxy
Featuring Arjen Anthony Lucassen as a guest 

Live Band Line Up: 
Jason Ashcraft (Rhythm Guitars)
John Yelland (Vocals)
Chelsea McMasters (Bass)
Steven Soderberg (Lead Guitars)
Tom Tierney (Drums)

Discography:
2018 – The Extraterrestrial Compendium 
2016 – The Astronomical Queen of Space and Time (EP Compilation)

L-R –  Jason Ashcraft (rhythm, lead, acoustic, bass guitars) & John Yelland (vocals)

SHORT BIO:

Dire Peril was an idea that goes as far back as Jason Ashcraft’s (guitars, bass) high school years. The band’s name was inspired by a PC game he used to play, called “Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodline”, which has stuck with him ever since.

Originally formed in 2009, the band went on to create three EPs: Astronomical Minds, Queen of the Galaxy and Through Time and Space, and proceeded to play a handful of local shows, as well as a few out of town gigs. In 2015, feeling like things just weren’t as they should be, Ashcraft decided to take a step back and take a hard look at where the band was headed.

Inspired by all manner of science fiction, especially classic sci-fi movies, Dire Peril regrouped as a double piece; Ashcraft was joined by singer John Yelland, and together they began working on the debut album titled “The Extraterrestrial Compendium,” set for release on November 9, 2018. Recruiting a live line up enabled them to start playing live shows including an upcoming North American tour with Seven Kingdoms allowing the American sci-fi power metal band to reach its final form and share their dark, aggressive adventure with the masses.

 

LONG BIO:

Dire Peril was an idea that goes as far back as Jason Ashcraft’s (guitars, bass) highschool years. The band’s name was inspired by a PC game he used to play, called “Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodline”, which has stuck with him ever since. Originally formed in 2009 as the name under which Ashcraft used to perform covers, the band wouldn’t see it’s true form until around 2012, when Jason joined forces with the Bay Area powerhouse vocalist Norman Skinner.

The band went on to create three EPs: Astronomical Minds, Queen of the Galaxy and Through Time and Space, and proceeded to play a handful of local shows, as well as a few out of town gigs. In 2015, feeling like things just weren’t as they should be, Ashcraft decided to take a step back and take a hard look at where the band was headed.

Inspired by all manner of science fiction, especially classic sci-fi movies, Dire Peril regrouped as a two piece; Ashcraft was joined by singer John Yelland, and together they began working on the debut album titled “The Extraterrestrial Compendium,” set for release on November 9, 2018.

‘The Extraterrestrial Compendium’ bases each one of its 12 songs on classic sci-fi movies including Predator, Total Recall, Starship Troopers, and E.T. and features guests Brittany Slayes (Unleash the Archers) and Arjen Anthony Lucassen (Ayreon).

Recruiting a live line up enabled them to start playing live shows including large North American tours with Sirenia and Unleash the Archers plus most recently supporting Seven Kingdoms this coming November on select USA tour dates. The American sci-fi power metal band is close to reaching its final form and is now ready to share their dark, aggressive adventure with the masses.

 

Shared Stage with:

Sirenia, Threat Signal, Valinor Excelsior, and Winter’s Wake

Tours and Festivals:
2018 – Sirenia NA Tour (April)
2018 – Seven Kingdoms NA Tour (November)

0 EPK – IOMAIR – Self-Titled (LP) (2018) (Infamous Butcher Records)

  • August 20, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · EPKs · Iomair

IOMAIR – Self-Titled (LP) (2018)

For fans of Eluveitie, Ne Obliviscaris, Tool, Coheed and Cambria, Porcupine Tree, Cynic 

Release Date: September 21, 2018

LABEL: Infamous Butcher Records

DISTRIBUTION: IDLA

Publicist – Jon Asher – ashermedia(@)gmail.com

Itunes | Infamous Butcher Records |  IDLA

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Iomair – Self-titled
Release Date: September 21, 2018

Label: Infamous Butcher Records
Distribution: IDLA

Track Listing:
1. Cast Away
2. By Design
3. Dance Of Eternal Insanity
4. Embodiment Of Emptiness
5. What Are You Waiting For?
6. Cavalcade for None
7. Yearning
8. Healing
9. Forever Travelling Within
Album Length:

Album Credits:

  • All songs performed by Iomair
  • All songs were written by Dylan Gowan
  • Produced by Dylan Gowan
  • Engineered by Tyler Williams at Monolithic Studios
  • Mixed by Tyler Williams at Monolithic Studios
  • Mastered by Tyler Williams at Monolithic Studios
  • Album Artwork by Marie Cher

Album Band Line Up:
Dylan Gowan – Composition, Arrangements, Drums, Vocals
Sam Astaroth – Vocals
Tyler Williams – Bass
Morgan Rider – Bass
Gabriel Bateman – Vocals
Laura C. Bates – Violin
Nathan Schiller – Guitar

Live Band Line Up:
Dylan Gowan – Drums, Vocals
Sam Astaroth – Vocals
Tyler Williams – Bass
Gabriel Bateman – Vocals
Laura C. Bates – Violin
Nathan Schiller – Guitar
Mike Amicarelli – Guitar

Discography:

Iomair – Self-Titled (2018)

SHORT BIO:

Iomair, (Scottish Gaelic for the word “Row”) is the experimental and progressive new band created by Drummer/Vocalist/Songwriter Dylan Gowan (Vesperia). The name reflects on Dylan’s Scottish/Irish ancestry and the songs are reflections of personal circumstances present in Dylan’s life.

Established in late 2017 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, with the desire to create something progressive and unorthodox, Iomair draws influences from all genres including metal, folk, latin and funk and especially from bands such as Opeth, Cynic and Porcupine Tree. As the primary composer and songwriter for the band, Dylan approaches topics relating to personal struggles that everyone can relate to. “I hope people will find comfort in these songs knowing that you’re not alone with your struggles.”  

The debut self-titled album features nine songs ranging from 4 and a half to 7 minutes in true prog fashion. It will be available September 21, 2018 via Infamous Butcher Records.

LONG BIO:

Iomair, (Scottish Gaelic for the word “Row”) is the experimental and progressive new band created by Drummer/Vocalist/Songwriter Dylan Gowan (Vesperia). The name reflects on Dylan’s Scottish/Irish ancestry and the songs are reflections of personal circumstances present in Dylan’s life.

Established in late 2017 in Scarborough , Ontario, Canada, with the desire to create something progressive and unorthodox, Iomair draws influences from all genres including metal, folk, latin and funk and especially from bands such as Opeth, Cynic and Porcupine Tree. As the primary composer and songwriter for the band, Dylan approaches topics relating to personal struggles that everyone can relate to. “I hope people will find comfort in these songs knowing that you’re not alone with your struggles.”  

After bringing together a who’s who of the Toronto Metal scene to form the recording and live line-ups, each member was given an opportunity to influence the music further. “They each provide their own ideas and interpretation of those songs and helped take the songs to places I thought were impossible.” Dylan explains. This roster of talented and seasoned musicians: Sam Astaroth (vocals), Gabriel Bateman (vocals), Laura C. Bates (violin), Tyler Williams (bass), Mike Amicarelli (guitar), Nathan Schiller (guitar), each with clout in the local music community, have continued to develop the melodic and emotional soundscape depicting the trials of life.

The debut self-titled album features nine songs ranging from 4 and a half to 7 minutes in true prog fashion. It will be available September 21, 2018 via Infamous Butcher Records.

Band Facts:

Dylan is a career drummer who plays live with Vesperia, Hallows Die, Moonlight Desires, Birds of Bellwoods (session drummer).
Co-vocalist Sam Astaroth is well known from his own Toronto-based Metal Supergroup, Astaroth Incarnate.
Violinist Laura C Bates is well known as a co-founder of the band Völur, a doom metal staple of the Toronto scene.

Shared The Stage with:

Protokult, Cellar Darling

Highlights:

Debuted at #45 on the iTunes Metal Chart and peaked at #28

Endorsements:

Dylan Gowan with Murat Diril Cymbals, Los Cabos Drumsticks

0 NEWS: Brazilian Power Metal HIBRIA Announce North American ‘Metal Maniac Inside Tour’ + Streaming New Track ‘Tightrope’

  • July 14, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Hibria · Music News

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

C#.514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 14, 2015

TestYourMetalRecords.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Brazilian Power Metal HIBRIA Announce North American ‘Metal Maniac Inside Tour’ + Streaming New Track ‘Tightrope’

Self-Titled Album Due Out August 7th On Test Your Metal Records For North America

ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED at ashermedia[at]gmail.com

For fans of Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Pantera, Megadeth, Deep Purple

Hibria.com | Facebook | Twitter @Hibria | Soundcloud | Youtube | Last.FM | Instagram

iTunes | Amazon

TestYourMetalRecords.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Album pre-order – http://www.testyourmetalrecords.bigcartel.com/

UTAHibria - MMITOUR FULL_WEB v3

* = Hibria only

September

9/8/2015 – Philadelphia, PA @ 3rd and Girard

9/9/2015 – Maryland, MD @ TBD

9/10/2015 – Columbia, SC @ TBD

9/11/2015 – Atlanta, GA @ PPUSA – Center Stage *

9/13/2015 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

9/14/2015 – Orlando, FL @ The Haven

9/15/2015 – Spartanburg, SC @ GroundZero

9/17/2015 – Raleigh, NC @ The Maywood

9/18/2015- Allentown, PA @ Jabber Jaws Bar & Grille

9/19/2015 – New Castle, DE @ JB McGinnes

9/20/2015 – Harrisonburg, VA @ Golden Pony

9/22/2015 – Long Island, NY @ Even Flow Bar and Grill

9/23/2015 – Boston, MA @ The Middle East Up

9/24/2015 – Providence, RI @ Firehouse 13

9/25/2015 – Revere, MA @ Sammy’s Patio

9/27/2015 – Queens, NY @ Blackthorn 51

9/28/2015 – Burlington, VT @ Nectar’s

9/29/2015 – Montreal, QC @ Katacombes

9/30/2015 – Quebec City, QC @ Salle Unisson

October

10/2/2015 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria

10/3/2015 – Toronto, ON @ Hardluck Bar

10/4/2015 – London, ON @ APK

10/5/2015 – Chicago, IL @ Livewire lounge

10/6/2015 – Joplin, MO @ Black Thorn

10/7/2015 – Lexington, KY @ TBD

10/9/2015 – Columbus, OH @ TBD

10/10/2015 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Skeletunes Lounge

10/11/2015 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Metal Grill

10/12/2015 – Minneapolis, MN @ Nether Bar

10/13/2015 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Zoo

10/14/2015 – Brandon, MB @ Spruce Woods Inn

10/16/2015 – Calgary, AB @ Distortion

10/17/2015 – Edmonton, AB @ The Mercury Room

10/18/2015 – Spokane, WA @ The Pin *

10/20/2015 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Bar *

10/21/2015 – Denver, CO @ Herman’s Hideaway *

10/22/2015 – Albuquerque, NM @ The Jam Spot *

10/23/2015 – Los Angeles, CA @ Loaded *

10/24/2015 – Las Vegas @ Dive Bar *

10/25/2015 – Sacramento, CA @ Back 9 *

10/27/2015 – Medford, OR @ Musichead *

10/29/2015 – Portland, OR @ Panic Room *

10/30/2015 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon *

10/31/2015 – Vancouver, BC @ The Smilling Buddha Cabaret

       Brazilian power metallers HIBRIA are proud to announce they will be touring North America this September and October in support of their fifth and upcoming self-titled full length that will be released on Test Your Metal Records on August 7th, 2015. Album pre-order available here.

The band’s first single ‘Tightrope’ is streaming at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQY6N9F4JGE 

hibria - tightrope

HIBRIA is Vancouver, BC based Test Your Metal Records’ first signing of many upcoming releases in 2015 and 2016 that will be announced in the coming months.

Test Your Metal Records owner Grant Truesdell comments:

“I am very excited to announce the launch of my new record label ‘Test Your Metal Records’.  After playing in bands and touring for the past 15 years I’ve developed the relationships and connections to be able to help others in the Canadian and worldwide music scene.  I hope to bring more international acts into Canada and spread the Canadian metal internationally to show the world what we have to offer.  I have some amazing bands and an amazing team to work with me, so I just want to thank you all in advance and together we will keep Heavy Metal alive!”

About Hibria:

HIBRIA 2015 - CREDIT Karina Kohl

Hibria.com | Facebook | Twitter @Hibria | Soundcloud | Youtube | Last.FM | Instagram | iTunes | Amazon

HIBRIA is a Brazilian power metal band formed in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul in 1996. The band has grown in popularity in their home country plus worldwide with the successful release of fours albums and a live DVD that showcases their intense concert energy (if ya never seen them in person). Continuing their venture in 2015 with their very technical playing that’s fast, aggressive and catchy, HIBRIA returns with their fifth and latest self titled studio album set for release on August 7th via Test Your Metal Record in North America (July 22nd in Japan on King Music) to follow 2013’s ‘Silent Revenge’ released under King Records for Asia, AFM for Europe and North America plus Voice Music for Brazil.

 

“We self titled this release because we believe that it represents what our music is and how we feel about our band. This is our second CD composed with the same lineup and it made all the difference in our songwriting. We already knew what to expect from each other and it contributed a lot for us to write this new work.” says “It is our most daring album. We experienced new influences and they made this album to sound so fresh. We really feel we have started heading to a new level as a band.”

 

All four of their past albums and live DVD released have reached the #1 position on sales charts for HMV stores across Japan and has lead the band to be support for such bands as Metallica, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth plus perform at Rock in Rio and Loud Park, Japan’s most important Metal festival, where they shared the main stage with some of the world’s most known bands.

Track Listing – Hibria – Self-Titled
1. Pain (4:27)
2. Abyss (4:05)
3. Tightrope (5:02)
4. Life (4:45)
5. Ghosts (5:10)
6. Legacy (2:26)
7. Ashamed (5:17)
8. Church (4:13)
9. Fame (5:24)
10. Words (5:24)
Album Length: 46:17

For more info, please visit: http://www.Hibria.com

About Test Your Metal Records:

Mission

Test Your Metal Records stands to leave a positive impact and everlasting dynasty within the Canadian Rock and Metal music scene. First and foremost TYM was founded to ensure the continued creation of music, art and culture! To employ as many people doing what they love, and to ultimately assist the worldwide music scene thrive in any way. TYM Records helps get the art, product and live show into the hands and ears of the fans.

Vision

To build a corporation and family that will help people reach their true potential and fuel their passion. Starting off with a talented roster of bands, promoting and constantly innovating new music for the record label. Manufacturing and promoting their new albums and sending them out on tour across the globe. My vision is to revolutionize the music industry by giving the music to the fans for a monthly membership fee. Having a multitude of perks set up through the Loyalty membership, and a multitude of external companies providing incentives and cross promotion. I aspire to make a service that people from all walks of life can enjoy and benefit from. 20% of net profit of the label will be deposited into a fund for the ‘TYM Academy of the Arts’. Which will be a Non-Profit music and arts academy I hope to open within the next 3-5 years.

Values

Like any good long lasting relationship, the things I value in business are also the things I value in life. Passion, Love, Honesty, Compassion, Teamwork and most of all FUN, FREEDOM and INTERDEPENDENCE. I started TYM Records because I want to help bands push to the next level while keeping control within their hands and to help them make a living from it!!! To always have fun and work as a family to build a career together. On top of the normal royalties baid to the artists and with the implementation of the Loyalty club I plan on paying out 24% of all net profits from the loyalty club to the bands on the roster on the last day of each month. So theoretically we will be able to watch the label grow to the point where every band on the label can solely focus on their craft and not have to worry about the bills! I aspire to be a leading example of Honesty, Fairness, Dedication and Transparency within this company. I have made it my new mission in life to help as many people as possible and I believe through TYM Records we can achieve that!

– 30 –

0 NEWS: Brazilian Power Metal HIBRIA Streaming New Track ‘Tightrope’; Self-Titled Album Due Out August 7th On Test Your Metal Records For North America

  • July 8, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Hibria · Music News

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

C#.514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 8, 2015

TestYourMetalRecords.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Brazilian Power Metal HIBRIA Streaming New Track ‘Tightrope’

Self-Titled Album Due Out August 7th On Test Your Metal Records For North America

ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED at ashermedia[at]gmail.com

For fans of Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Pantera, Megadeth, Deep Purple

Hibria.com | Facebook | Twitter @Hibria | Soundcloud | Youtube | Last.FM | Instagram

iTunes | Amazon

TestYourMetalRecords.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Album pre-order – http://www.testyourmetalrecords.bigcartel.com/

 Brazilian power metallers HIBRIA are streaming their new track ‘Tightrope’ from their fifth and upcoming self-titled full length that will be released on Test Your Metal Records for North America on August 7th, 2015. Album pre-order available here.

‘Tightrope’ can be heard at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQY6N9F4JGE 

hibria - tightrope

HIBRIA is Vancouver, BC based Test Your Metal Records’ first signing of many upcoming releases in 2015 and 2016 that will be announced in the coming months.

Test Your Metal Records owner Grant Truesdell comments:

“I am very excited to announce the launch of my new record label ‘Test Your Metal Records’.  After playing in bands and touring for the past 15 years I’ve developed the relationships and connections to be able to help others in the Canadian and worldwide music scene.  I hope to bring more international acts into Canada and spread the Canadian metal internationally to show the world what we have to offer.  I have some amazing bands and an amazing team to work with me, so I just want to thank you all in advance and together we will keep Heavy Metal alive!”

About Hibria:

Hibria.com | Facebook | Twitter @Hibria | Soundcloud | Youtube | Last.FM | Instagram | iTunes | Amazon

HIBRIA is a Brazilian power metal band formed in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul in 1996. The band has grown in popularity in their home country plus worldwide with the successful release of fours albums and a live DVD that showcases their intense concert energy (if ya never seen them in person). Continuing their venture in 2015 with their very technical playing that’s fast, aggressive and catchy, HIBRIA returns with their fifth and latest self titled studio album set for release on August 7th via Test Your Metal Record in North America (July 22nd in Japan on King Music) to follow 2013’s ‘Silent Revenge’ released under King Records for Asia, AFM for Europe and North America plus Voice Music for Brazil.

 

“We self titled this release because we believe that it represents what our music is and how we feel about our band. This is our second CD composed with the same lineup and it made all the difference in our songwriting. We already knew what to expect from each other and it contributed a lot for us to write this new work.” says “It is our most daring album. We experienced new influences and they made this album to sound so fresh. We really feel we have started heading to a new level as a band.”

 

All four of their past albums and live DVD released have reached the #1 position on sales charts for HMV stores across Japan and has lead the band to be support for such bands as Metallica, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth plus perform at Rock in Rio and Loud Park, Japan’s most important Metal festival, where they shared the main stage with some of the world’s most known bands.

Track Listing – Hibria – Self-Titled
1. Pain (4:27)
2. Abyss (4:05)
3. Tightrope (5:02)
4. Life (4:45)
5. Ghosts (5:10)
6. Legacy (2:26)
7. Ashamed (5:17)
8. Church (4:13)
9. Fame (5:24)
10. Words (5:24)
Album Length: 46:17

For more info, please visit: http://www.Hibria.com

About Test Your Metal Records:

Mission

Test Your Metal Records stands to leave a positive impact and everlasting dynasty within the Canadian Rock and Metal music scene. First and foremost TYM was founded to ensure the continued creation of music, art and culture! To employ as many people doing what they love, and to ultimately assist the worldwide music scene thrive in any way. TYM Records helps get the art, product and live show into the hands and ears of the fans.

Vision

To build a corporation and family that will help people reach their true potential and fuel their passion. Starting off with a talented roster of bands, promoting and constantly innovating new music for the record label. Manufacturing and promoting their new albums and sending them out on tour across the globe. My vision is to revolutionize the music industry by giving the music to the fans for a monthly membership fee. Having a multitude of perks set up through the Loyalty membership, and a multitude of external companies providing incentives and cross promotion. I aspire to make a service that people from all walks of life can enjoy and benefit from. 20% of net profit of the label will be deposited into a fund for the ‘TYM Academy of the Arts’. Which will be a Non-Profit music and arts academy I hope to open within the next 3-5 years.

Values

Like any good long lasting relationship, the things I value in business are also the things I value in life. Passion, Love, Honesty, Compassion, Teamwork and most of all FUN, FREEDOM and INTERDEPENDENCE. I started TYM Records because I want to help bands push to the next level while keeping control within their hands and to help them make a living from it!!! To always have fun and work as a family to build a career together. On top of the normal royalties baid to the artists and with the implementation of the Loyalty club I plan on paying out 24% of all net profits from the loyalty club to the bands on the roster on the last day of each month. So theoretically we will be able to watch the label grow to the point where every band on the label can solely focus on their craft and not have to worry about the bills! I aspire to be a leading example of Honesty, Fairness, Dedication and Transparency within this company. I have made it my new mission in life to help as many people as possible and I believe through TYM Records we can achieve that!

– 30 –

0 NEWS: TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS Launches With First Signing of Brazilian Power Metal HIBRIA

  • June 23, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Hibria · Music News · Test Your Metal Records

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

C#.514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 23, 2015

TestYourMetalRecords.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS Launches With First Signing of Brazilian Power Metal HIBRIA

 Vancouver, BC based Test Your Metal Records is proud to announce its entry into the mosh pit on the international metal scene with its first signing of Brazilian power metallers HIBRIAfor the North American release of their fifth and upcoming self-titled full length due out on August 7th, 2015 with album pre-order available here.

“I am very excited to announce the launch of my new record label ‘Test Your Metal Records’.  After playing in bands and touring for the past 15 years I’ve developed the relationships and connections to be able to help others in the Canadian and worldwide music scene.  I hope to bring more international acts into Canada and spread the Canadian metal internationally to show the world what we have to offer.  I have some amazing bands and an amazing team to work with me, so I just want to thank you all in advance and together we will keep Heavy Metal alive!” comments Test Your Metal Records owner Grant Truesdell.

About:

Hibria.com | Facebook | Twitter @Hibria | Soundcloud | Youtube | Last.FM | Instagram| iTunes | Amazon

HIBRIA is a Brazilian power metal band formed in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul in 1996. The band has grown in popularity in their home country plus worldwide with the successful release of fours albums and a live DVD that showcases their intense concert energy (if ya never seen them in person). Continuing their venture in 2015 with their very technical playing that’s fast, aggressive and catchy, HIBRIA returns with their fifth and latest self titled studio album set for release on August 7th via Test Your Metal Record in North America (July 22nd in Japan on King Music) to follow 2013’s ‘Silent Revenge’ released under King Records for Asia, AFM for Europe and North America plus Voice Music for Brazil.

 

“We self titled this release because we believe that it represents what our music is and how we feel about our band. This is our second CD composed with the same lineup and it made all the difference in our songwriting. We already knew what to expect from each other and it contributed a lot for us to write this new work.” says “It is our most daring album. We experienced new influences and they made this album to sound so fresh. We really feel we have started heading to a new level as a band.”

 

All four of their past albums and live DVD released have reached the #1 position on sales charts for HMV stores across Japan and has lead the band to be support for such bands as Metallica, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth plus perform at Rock in Rio and Loud Park, Japan’s most important Metal festival, where they shared the main stage with some of the world’s most known bands.

HIBRIA’S NEW SONG PREVIEW – Tightrope (Demo Version) – https://youtu.be/x8qdDFYNzgI 

 

Track Listing – Hibria – Self-Titled
1. Pain (4:27)
2. Abyss (4:05)
3. Tightrope (5:02)
4. Life (4:45)
5. Ghosts (5:10)
6. Legacy (2:26)
7. Ashamed (5:17)
8. Church (4:13)
9. Fame (5:24)
10. Words (5:24)
Album Length: 46:17

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About Test Your Metal Records:

Mission

Test Your Metal Records stands to leave a positive impact and everlasting dynasty within the Canadian Rock and Metal music scene. First and foremost TYM was founded to ensure the continued creation of music, art and culture! To employ as many people doing what they love, and to ultimately assist the worldwide music scene thrive in any way. TYM Records helps get the art, product and live show into the hands and ears of the fans.

Vision

To build a corporation and family that will help people reach their true potential and fuel their passion. Starting off with a talented roster of bands, promoting and constantly innovating new music for the record label. Manufacturing and promoting their new albums and sending them out on tour across the globe. My vision is to revolutionize the music industry by giving the music to the fans for a monthly membership fee. Having a multitude of perks set up through the Loyalty membership, and a multitude of external companies providing incentives and cross promotion. I aspire to make a service that people from all walks of life can enjoy and benefit from. 20% of net profit of the label will be deposited into a fund for the ‘TYM Academy of the Arts’. Which will be a Non-Profit music and arts academy I hope to open within the next 3-5 years.

Values

Like any good long lasting relationship, the things I value in business are also the things I value in life. Passion, Love, Honesty, Compassion, Teamwork and most of all FUN, FREEDOM and INTERDEPENDENCE. I started TYM Records because I want to help bands push to the next level while keeping control within their hands and to help them make a living from it!!! To always have fun and work as a family to build a career together. On top of the normal royalties baid to the artists and with the implementation of the Loyalty club I plan on paying out 24% of all net profits from the loyalty club to the bands on the roster on the last day of each month. So theoretically we will be able to watch the label grow to the point where every band on the label can solely focus on their craft and not have to worry about the bills! I aspire to be a leading example of Honesty, Fairness, Dedication and Transparency within this company. I have made it my new mission in life to help as many people as possible and I believe through TYM Records we can achieve that!

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