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0 SLUDGEHAMMER Announce “Hammering Westward Tour” (ON/MB/SK/AB/BC)

May 23, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Sludgehammer

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Montreal, QC – May 23, 2018

For fans of Revocation, Mastodon, Lamb Of God, Pantera, Opeth

SLUDGEHAMMER Announce “Hammering Westward Tour” (ON/MB/SK/AB/BC)

Show Dates:
June 1 – Toronto, ON – Coalition – info
June 2 – Hamilton – Corktown – info
June 7 – Edmonton, AB – Rendez Vous * – info
June 8 – Calgary, AB – Distortion (Decimate MetalFest) – info
June 9 – Kelowna, BC – Munnin’s Post *
June 10 – Vancouver, BC – 333 * – info
June 14 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern (formerly known as Vangelis Tavern) – info
June 15 – Regina, SK – Cloud 9 * – info
June 16 – Winnipeg, MB – Doghouse *
June 23 – Guelph, ON – Dstrct
* (shows with Kelevra)

With their mind bending guitar solos, devastating heavy riffs, blistering drum fury and dynamic vocal performances from new lead singer Josh Stephney along with bassist Dan Ayers, Toronto’s SLUDGEHAMMER will be pounding Western Canada this June for their “Hammering Westward Tour”, which includes a performance at this year’s Decimate MetalFest in Calgary on June 8th. Supporting them on select dates of the tour will be Regina, SK’s groove metal Kelevra. The tour will see SLUDGEHAMMER kick off the rampage in Toronto on June 1st and venture west to as far as Vancouver, BC to wrap things up back in Ontario on Guelph on June 23rd.

SLUDGEHAMMER‘s debut album “The Fallen Sun” was released in 2016 featuring fan favourites “Carrion Eater” and “Demons From The Woodwork” plus peaked at #4 on the Canadian College Radio Loud Charts along with multiple praise from publications such as Bravewords, Blabbermouth and No Clean Singing. Here’s what they had to say.

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

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

While on their first ever Western Canadian tour, SLUDGEHAMMER will be unveiling to fans new headbangers off their later to be released 2018 follow up album.

The band comments:

“We are absolutely thrilled to be finally heading out and doing some shows in Western Canada. We are looking forward to seeing old friends, meeting new ones and making awesome memories. Hope to see all you crazy metalheads out there…let’s have some fun!”

Music Video – Carrion Eater – https://youtu.be/OAbgAUBrzvo

Music Video – Demons From The Woodwork – https://youtu.be/lBG8vTP992g

“The Fallen Sun” is available for stream and download on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify and all other major online retailers.

Track Listing:
1. Demons From The Woodwork (4:02)
2. Intestines Entwined (5:02)
3. The Black Abyss (6:29)
4. Ectogenesis (4:34)
5. Carrion Eater (5:56)
6. Consuming Afterbirth (4:34)
7. Carnivorous Forest (5:08)
8. Utopian (5:45)
9. Revolting (4:46)
10. Organ Harvester (4:51)
11. Casualties (4:34)
Album Length: 55:48

Album Band Line Up:
Chris Szarota (Vocals)
Jeff Wilson (Guitars)
Tyler Williams (Guitars)
Dan Ayers (Bass, Vocals)
Fernando Villalobos (Drums)

Live Line Up:
Josh Stephney (Vocals)
Jeff Wilson (Guitar)
Tyler Williams (Guitar)
Dan Ayers (Bass and Vocals)
Fernando Villalobos (Drums)

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/sludgehammermusic
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BIO:

Sludgehammer is a five piece Canadian metal band formed in 2013. The band began with guitarist Jeff Wilson and drummer Fernando Villalobos jamming together, which quickly resulted in writing songs and searching for a full line up. Their search led to vocalist Chris Szarota, who possessed an astonishing vocal ferocity and bassist and vocalist Dan Ayers, who passed the audition as a bassist and also revealed a golden voice. Thus, the first incarnation of Sludgehammer was formed.

The four members worked hard over the next few months to put together a demo, which was released at the band’s first gig on November 22nd, 2013. The demo was well received even though it was completely self-recorded and the gig offers kept on coming, along with new fans.

With the success of the demo, the band knew that it was time to step things up and hired producer Christian Anderson for their 2014 release, ‘Organ Harvester’. During the writing sessions, the band decided that Chris and Dan should share vocal duties for this record, as Dan’s voice had been absent from the demo. The dual vocals proved to be a force to be reckoned with and on August 11th, 2014 ‘Organ Harvester’ was released to rave reviews.

‘Organ Harvester’ gained both new fans and better shows, gathering serious momentum and solid name among the metal community. However by 2015, after playing many gigs with the ‘Organ Harvester’ material it became very obvious that the fans were hungry for more. The band began writing more songs for the next release and kept playing gigs, which led them to guitarist Tyler Williams. Tyler was working as a sound man at the Atria in Oshawa, ON where Sludgehammer was playing, and after their performance, Tyler approached the band. They set up a jam and in July 2015, Tyler Williams joined Sludgehammer.

The new five piece line up produced a much fuller sound as Jeff and Tyler began working together. The old songs were given new life and badass new material was being written for their next release, titled ‘The Fallen Sun’. The new songs featured dynamic vocal performances from Dan and Chris, mind bending guitar solos, heavy riffs and blistering drumming. As the songs started to pile up, Sludgehammer discussed recording a full length album. Tyler suggested that they record at his studio, Monolithic Productions. The band set up shop there and unleashed ‘The Fallen Sun’ on June 10, 2016.

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“Sludgehammer brings its “A” game on its debut full-length release, The Fallen Sun. Sludgehammer doesn’t fit neatly into the traditional death or groove metal box, as its diverse elements sets it apart from its peers. Its 11 tracks (including two bonus tracks) are decorated with hooky riffs, catchy choruses and a perfect clean/growled vocal combination…There are many memorable moments on The Fallen Sun and for an unsigned band, Sludgehammer possesses loads of potential. Highly recommended!” – Bravewords“This is how gifted SLUDGEHAMMER as a band is, even with only a demo, EP and now LP under their belts. On their own, they’re a devastating DIY metal band. With a contract in-hand, they’re gonna become unstoppable.” – Blabbermouth

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

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0 Prog-Sphere Premiere: Canadian Cinematic Prog HARNESSING THE UNIVERSE New Video “Beyond The Bright”

April 20, 2018
by Asher
· Harnessing The Universe · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 20, 2018

For fans of Tool, Mastodon, Truckfighters, Kyuss, Pink Floyd

Prog-Sphere Premiere: Canadian Cinematic Prog HARNESSING THE UNIVERSE New Video “Beyond The Bright”

Created By German Filmmaker Joerg Steineck

The Cambridge English Dictionary describes the universe as ‘the whole system of created things.’ Well… Saskatchewan’s HARNESSING THE UNIVERSE are a band more than capable of living up to the infinite possibilities of their name, harnessing the power of the universe to create music of great spirit and originality. As the great Stephen Hawking memorably said, “Always look up at the stars not down at your feet!”

Inspired by Black Mountain, Stoned Jesus and Brant Bjork, the band’s sound is best described as “powerful, interesting, serious, spacious and epic! Meditation Music For Metalheads!”

With plans for their follow up album “In The After” in 2018 to their 2015 self-titled debut, HARNESSING THE UNIVERSE are sharing with fans one more music video to close that chapter before they begin the next.

Pairing up with Prog-Sphere.com, HTU is premiering their latest video for “Beyond The Bright”. A beautiful cinematic video created by German filmmaker Joerg Steineck.

“We are trying to bring the listener on a ride with us…Longer song lengths allow for peaks and valleys in the soundscape and the change in feel from upbeat to chill and back again in the course of the same track…We want to take the listener on a musical journey of epic highs and lows. It’s not party music! It’s something you put on when you’re thinking about life and you need a soundtrack to back up your thoughts.” says drummer Travis Weibel.

Journey into “Beyond The Bright” at the following link: http://www.prog-sphere.com/specials/harnessing-the-universe-beyond-the-bright-premiere/

HARNESSING THE UNIVERSE’s debut album is available on iTunes, Amazon and the HTU Online Store.

Track Listing:
1. Spirit Guides (7:11)
2. Open Air (8:12)
3. More Than Gold (7:24)
4. Beyond The Bright (5:45)
5. Magic Forest (6:20)
6. Catas (2:12)
7. Ever Elusive (5:58)
8. Harnessing The Universe (7:50)
9. Moons Gone Down (5:49)
10. Orb (8:28)
Album Length: 1:05:15

Album Band Line Up:
Pat Koch (guitar, vocal)
Travis Weibel (drums, vocal)
Trent Bloch Hansen (guitar, keys)
Deric Sheppard (percussion)
Terry Paholek (Bass)

Live Band Line Up:
Pat Koch (guitar, vocal)
Travis Weibel (drums, vocal)
Trent Bloch Hansen (guitar, keys)
Deric Sheppard (percussion)
Trent Paterson (Bass)

For more info:
https://www.harnessingtheuniverse.com
https://www.facebook.com/harnessingtheunivrse
https://twitter.com/harnessuniverse
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(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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“If you’ve ever wondered what Pink Floyd would sound like if they were influenced by Tool and Mastodon, this is your answer”- It Djents

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0 NEWS: Vancouver Alt-Prog KOSM Premiere Music Video “Ancient Heart” via Prog-Sphere

February 22, 2018
by Asher
· KOSM · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 22, 2018

For fans of Tool, Mastodon, Gojira, The Agonist, Periphery, A Perfect Circle

Vancouver Alt-Prog KOSM Premiere Music Video “Ancient Heart” via Prog-Sphere

L-R – Jessie Grace – Vocals, Mike Slater – Guitar, Erik Leonhard – Guitar, Michael ‘Pastrami’ Mastracci – Bass, Sterling Paterson – Drums

Photo credit – Justin Forster

Vancouver progressive alternative metal KOSM have looked to the stars for inspiration, creating their own sound and story-telling mythos; a welcome break from the media-saturated negativity that threatens to overwhelm us; and like all good sci-fi / fantasy, KOSM’s songs reflect the world around us, they truly are 21st century sonic bards!

Inspired by Tool, Mastodon, The Agonist (Alissa White-Gluz era), Gojira and A Perfect Circle, KOSM have created a fan following both on their local scene and beyond, firstly with cover videos, and most recently with two singles “Ancient Heart” and “Space Mead”. The quintet is now revealing their debut music video for “Ancient Heart” with its premiere on Prog-Sphere.com. The single will appear on the band’s planned debut album entitled “Cosmonaut” slated for release later in 2018.

Drummer Sterling Paterson comments:

“We’re quite excited to debut our first music video for our single ‘Ancient Heart’. It’s a milestone for all of us because, while we’ve shot a few cover videos for YouTube, manifesting a picture to the lyrics that’s a bit more than just a bunch of dynamic shots of us playing our instruments, required a lot more thinking outside of the box. We had to work within the concept and theme of our upcoming album ‘Cosmonaut’, as well as the lyrical direction of the song itself, and taking into consideration we didn’t have much for budget, it was a lot of thinking on our feet to make something from nothing.

A lot of the credit goes to our vocalist Jessie for her creative direction and our photographer/videographer Lee Tebb for really helping us bring this video to life. It’s not like we had a few grand to throw around for special effects, professional grade audio/visual gear, etc; so working with what we had, we all couldn’t be happier.”

Watch “Ancient Heart” at this link: http://www.prog-sphere.com/specials/kosm-ancient-heart-video-premiere/

And check out their previous cover videos and playthrough for “Space Mead”below.

KOSM – Toxicity (S.O.A.D Cover) – https://youtu.be/pr8HvF5QwLU

KOSM – No One Knows (Queens of The Stone Age Cover) – https://youtu.be/-3NrxykwiFU

KOSM – Space Mead (Band Playthrough) – https://youtu.be/WjzBQvyXudI

KOSM’s current singles “Ancient Heart” and “Space Mead” are available on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Google Play.

KOSM is:
Erik Leonhard – Guitar
Mike Slater – Guitar
Jessie Grace – Vocals
Sterling Paterson – Drums
Michael Mastracci – Bass

Show Dates:
March 11 – Vancouver, BC – The Red Room (Wacken Metal Battle Canada) – info
March 31 – Vancouver, BC – Pat’s Pub & Brewhouse (Metalocalypstick Fundraiser) – info
April 18 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre w/ Sirenia, Threat Signal – info

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/kosmofficialband/
https://twitter.com/officialkosm
https://www.instagram.com/kosmofficial/
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Our ancestors believed that our lives on Earth were reflected in the stars. ‘As Above, So Below’ was their wise wisdom, seeing the lights of the cosmic firmament as reflecting the lives of the people below. Moreover, they told tales, cloaked in mystical terms, but tales of the world around them, reflections through a glass darkly.Now, progressive metallers KOSM have looked to the stars for inspiration, creating their own sound and story-telling mythos; a welcome break from the media-saturated negativity that threatens to overwhelm us; and like all good SF/Fantasy, KOSM’s songs reflect the world around us, they truly are 21st century sonic bards!Inspired by Tool, Mastodon, The Agonist (Alissa White-Gluz era), Gojira and A Perfect Circle, drummer Sterling Paterson describes their sound as “female fronted progressive alternative metal.”

Creating interest on their local scene and fan following first with cover videos, along with two singles “Ancient Heart” and “Space Mead”, Sterling is stoked for fans to hear KOSM’s planned debut ‘Cosmonaut’ set for release in 2018.

“I think our upcoming album should be received well. The authenticity and sound of this band and how it has been received just blows us away. We want to tell a story that is inspired by our love of dark fantasy and H.P Lovecraft!”

Live, KOSM really do bring their audience to another dimension.

“Despite being a heavier band, people are coming to our gigs that don’t even listen to metal and are headbanging and having a riot! Both men and women come to our shows, it’s never a boy’s club. In one of our last gigs we were swamped with people wanting autographs on gig posters. We put on a show that’s akin to Tool and Mastodon. A good balance of heavy riffs and hooks crossed with hypnotic bridges and interludes whilst delivered over a series of different time signatures. People can expect to be taken on a journey where they’ll be thrashing around one moment and swaying to the music the next!”

(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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0 EPK – KOSM – Cosmonaut (LP) (2018)

February 12, 2018
by Asher
· EPKs · KOSM

KOSM – Cosmonaut (LP) (2018)

For fans of Tool, Mastodon, Gojira, The Agonist, Jinjer

Release Date: November 16, 2018

Distribution: Distro Kid

“KOSM delivers the goods while touching bases in the same ballpark as TOOL, MASTODON and PERIPHERY, (they’ve previously covered Mastodons “Blood and Thunder”) with an emphasis on plenty of space rock intermissions” – Powerplay Magazine

“Remember when Mastodon were special, circa Leviathan, Blood Mountain and Crack The Skye, before that vision was lost? […] Well, Kosm are like Mastodon in those days.” – Hellbound.ca

“KOSM does a solid job of mixing technicality, mood and groove. […] They’re a well versed band with all kinds of moods and changes engaging your ears every split second.” – Technical Music Review

“Vancouver’s KOSM kick the door in with Cosmonaut, their monstrous full-length debut. Brace yourself for a satisfying trip through an exciting mountain range of cascading, meaty riffs, swelling rises and heady drops, all led by the powerful, soaring vocals of the dynamic Jessie Grace. ” – Beatroute BC

“KOSM cite Tool, Gojira and Mastodon as three of their main influences, and all three can be heard loud and clear on their new album, Cosmonaut. The technical, progressive musicianship of Tool meets the crushing grooves and rhythmic vocals of Gojira, and Mastodon’s ear for riffy, thunderous prog are all present on Cosmonaut, which features some of the most technical metal I’ve heard this year outside of, you know, technical death metal. ” – Decibel Magazine

“Lovecraftian progressive metal is on the table for Kosm’s debut. While bands like Mastodon and Tool come to mind in the way that the guitars are maneuvering around, limiting the band in that manner downplays what they are trying to do. There are so many different textures and flavors along the way it is really hard to get a grasp on what best defines them. But that’s perfectly okay, and keeps Cosmonaut interesting for its 66-minute runtime. The concept to it all keeps it on the rails while exploring a variety of emotions and levels of heaviness (including some that aren’t so heavy). There’s loads of potential here for the band to experiment with in future offerings. ” – Dead Rhetoric

“KOSM definitely show enough potential with this release to be a band that should be on your scopes.” – Noizze UK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjzBQvyXudI

KOSM – Cosmonaut (2018)

[Download Album Cover]
[Download Album Lyrics]

Track Listing:
1. Space Mead (6:07)
2. Cosmonaut (5:27)
3. Colossus (6:38)
4. Wolves Upon The Throne (5:46)
5. The Esoteric Order (6:23)
6. Farseer (6:40)
7. Ancient Heart (5:23)
8. Fiefdom In The Sky (2:15)
9. Omnipresence (4:36)
10. Monarch (7:16)
11. Umbrakinesis (5:23)
12. Wza – Y’ei (4:20)
Album Length: 1:06:21

Album Credits:

– All songs performed by Jessie Grace, Mike Slater, Michael Mastracci, Erik Leonhard, Sterling Paterson
– All songs written by Jessie Grace, Mike Slater, Michael Mastracci, Erik Leonhard, Sterling Paterson
– Produced, mixed, and mastered by Mike Slater
– Album Artwork by Jessie Grace

Available on: iTunes, Bandcamp, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer

Album & Live Line Up:

Jessie Grace (Vocals)

Mike Slater (Guitar)

Michael Mastracci (Bass),

Erik Leonhard (Guitar)

Sterling Paterson (Drums)

L-R – Jessie Grace – Vocals, Mike Slater – Guitar, Erik Leonhard – Guitar, Michael ‘Pastrami’ Mastracci – Bass, Sterling Paterson – Drums

Photo credit – Justin Forster

KOSM is a progressive metal band hailing from Vancouver BC, Canada. Combining influences from Mastodon, Tool and Gojira; their sound is dynamic and unquestionably lethal. Since their induction in 2016, they have been making their mark in Vancouver’s metal scene as an absolute force to be reckoned with.

The origin of the band starts with Mike Slater (guitars) and Erik Leonhard (guitars) as a casual project, and they were quickly joined by Jessie Grace (vocals), Sterling Paterson (drums) and Michael Mastracci (bass) for some jolly cooperation. Swiftly, like hunters, they took off from there and released two singles; including the well received “Ancient Heart” music video. Familiar to members of the progressive metal covenant, and playing with themes from the H.P. Lovecraft and Bloodborne universes; KOSM is quite unique and authentically its own being. Their next release “Cosmonaut” is an LP loosely based on the Lovecraftian myth of Cthulhu and each song is meant to walk the listener through a story from beginning to end.

With even more material in the world and future albums planned, KOSM summons you to join them on this journey full of experimental and progressive metal.

Shared Stage w/:
Sirenia, Threat Signal, Ninjaspy, Anarcheon, Obsidian, Giants Arise, Gross Misconduct

Tour and Festivals
2018 – Wacken Metal Battle Canada (round 1) – Vancouver BC
2018 – Metalocalypstick Festival – Lone Butte, BC
2018 – Metallion Festival – Vanderhoof, BC
2018 – Rickshaw – Vancouver, BC w/ Sirenia

0 NEWS: BLACK ABSINTHE Premiere New Video “The Wild” via Bravewords; EP Out Now “Early Signs of Denial”

November 8, 2017
by Asher
· Black Absinthe · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 8, 2017

For fans of Black Sabbath, Motorhead, Mastodon, High On Fire, Coheed and Cambria

BLACK ABSINTHE Premiere New Video “The Wild” via Bravewords

EP Out Now “Early Signs of Denial”

BLACK ABSINTHE‘s powerful heavy riffs and bass lines are reminiscent of classic thrash and new wave British heavy metal with a range of progressive to classic rock influence. Surfacing from the basement last year, the Toronto, ON heavy metal trio unleashed their debut album “Early Signs of Denial” produced by Sum 41’s Dave Baksh (Cross Dog, The Mahones) plus was mixed and mastered by Frank Gryner (Rob Zombie- Hillbilly Deluxe). The album was the band’s first professional recording to follow their three self recorded EPs Live At Coalition (2014), Noise Complaint (2014) and Augusta (2012).

Taking a break from relentless touring of Ontario and Quebec during this summer, the band shot their latest video “The Wild” on the shores of Lake Ontario, inviting friends and fans to join them on a pirate ship where the outcome was rocking the boat, walking the plank and one hell of a party!

Teaming up with Bravewords.com, the band is proud to exclusively premiere “The Wild” at the following link: http://www.bravewords.com/news/exclusive-black-absinthe-premier-the-wild-video

The band comments on the video:

“We are excited to showcase our new video, ‘The Wild’, for fans both new and old. This song is the headbanging party track off our latest album ‘Early Signs Of Denial’ and we wanted a video to reflect that intensity. So we gathered a crew of our fans and friends from the Toronto music scene, rented a pirate themed boat intended for children, prepared and consumed some pre-sailing cocktails, and played a live show for all on board. The video was shot by Toronto based videographer/photographer Katherine Kwan (IG: kawaiiathy) who did a fantastic job capturing the look and spirit of what we wanted for the song as well as showcasing some great shots of the city skyline. The day, the show, and all the people involved with the video we say thank you! And for the rest of you, turn it up, grab a drink, and enjoy ‘The Wild’!”

BLACK ABSINTHE‘s latest EP Early Signs of Denial’ can be heard at the following links:
– https://soundcloud.com/blackabsintheband/sets/early-signs-of-denial
– https://blackabsinthe.bandcamp.com

Show Dates:
Nov 10 – Toronto, ON @ Coalition TO – info – w/ MUTANK, Doors & Fours, Death Perception, Inbred Fist

1. The Wild (3:50)

2. Is This Life (4:42)

3. Berj Khalifa (3:19)

4. Pigs (4:03)

5. NOW (3:58)

6. Winter (6:23)

Album Length: 26:18

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/blackabsintheband

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“Produced by Sum 41’s Dave Baksh, the new record serves as both a cleaner and heavier presentation of the sound the band have been honing since their formation in 2011. Running six tracks in length, the LP explores fear, corruption and overcoming disparity within their blend of classic and contemporary metal stylings.” – Exclaim!

“The whole record is classic metal & deserves to catapult this band over the wall & into the rooms of many. This is a band that doesn’t know the meaning of the words over play. Everything is understated, controlled & precise. Black Absinthe are not trying to re-invent the wheel but add a new spoke.” – All About The Rock

“It is one quite impressive EP that goes all out to impress. It is hard to imagine that just three guys could make such an impact, but they do! Quite a robust six tracker that is distinct and captivating!” – RAM Zine

“From the opening track “The Wild” to “Pigs” to my personal favorite “Winter” the band works their way through everything from classic rock all the way to hardcore…What Black Absinthe does is make music that comes across live; music that will bring a crowd to their feet, but contemplate the lyrics after the show is all said and done. It’s a tricky feat to bring that across on a studio recording. “Early Signs of Denial” nails it and shows the band must be a great time on stage.” – We Love Metal

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0 REMINDER – KICKING OFF THIS WEEK – Sept 3 – Oct 7 – WOODHAWK “Strikes Back Tour” (AB/SK/BC) + Riff-tastic Debut LP “Beyond The Sun” Out Now! + New Video “The High Priest”

September 1, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Woodhawk

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 2017

For Fans of Black Sabbath, The Sword, Clutch, Truckfighters, Priestess, Mastodon, Red Fang, Thin Lizzy

REMINDER – KICKING OFF THIS WEEK – Sept 3 – Oct 7 – WOODHAWK “Strikes Back Tour” (AB/SK/BC)

Riff-tastic Debut LP “Beyond The Sun” Out Now!

New Video “The High Priest”

Calgary’ AB’s masters of straight ahead riff-rock wizardry WOODHAWK will be hitting the road this September for their second Western Canadian tour (AB/SK/BC) (dates listed below) in support of their full length album ‘Beyond The Sun’ released this past April. The album was produced by the band with Jesse Gander (Bison, Japandroids) to follow their 2014 debut EP. Made of equal parts 1970’s Birmingham and a myriad of 21st century heavy who’s who, WOODHAWK are purveyors of riff-centric rock and roll. Capable and original, the band is able to craft anthemic fist-pumping songs while forgoing tired stoner rock clichés. With time travel tested themes of science fiction, swords and sorcery, the band’s lyrics are born from snowy winters, hot practice spaces and pages of dog-eared paperbacks. While the musicianship reinforces recollections of Black Sabbath, modern influences that have helped you smash air drums or highway speed limits are undeniably present.

The band comments:

“This tour sees us wrapping up our Western Canada touring in support of Beyond The Sun. Western Canada is so good to us. A New Hope seemed to be a lot of people’s favourite song off the album, so we thought it would be funny to pull another Star Wars reference out, with naming the tour Woodhawk Strikes Back.”

‘Beyond The Sun’ album stream available on Bandcamp at https://woodhawk.bandcamp.com.

The album is available on digital, vinyl and CD.

The band’s music video ‘The High Priest’ can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5g5jTKtEfM

WOODHAWK Strikes Back Tour (AB/SK/BC)
Sept 3 – Calgary, AB – Atlantic Trap and Gil
Sept 8 – Lethbridge, AB – The Slice
Sept 9 – Regina, SK – The German Club
Sept 15 – Golden, BC – The Rockwater
Sept 16 – Vancouver, BC – The Astoria
Sept 23 – Kelowna, BC – Doc Willoughby’s
Oct 7 – Edmonton, AB – UP+DT Festival – Downtown Edmonton Community League

Track Listing:
1. Beyond The Sun (3:57)
2. The High Priest (4:46)
3. Living In The Sand (6:03)
4. Magnetic North (4:13)
5. Lawless (3:06)
6. Quest For Clarity (4:14)
7. A New Hope (4:49)
8. Forsee The Future (2:12)
9. Chrononaut (5:19)

Woodhawk is:
Turner Midzain – Vocals/Guitar
Mike Badmington – Bass/Vocals
Kevin Nelson – Drums

For More Info:
http://www.woodhawkriffs.com
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“Beyond the Sun is incredibly infectious and memorable and right from the get go, you know that you are in for a ride. Even if for whatever reason you are in a bad mood, this record will straighten that out in a hurry as it has you nodding your head and belting the lyrics out with the vocalist in no time….a release that is easy to listen to and get into but isn’t easy to put down by any means. Once you begin listening you have a hard time tearing yourself away from your speakers.” – Cadaver Garden

““Beyond The Sun, is overflowing with everything one could want from a great stoner rock record, thick, rumbling bass tones, sizzling guitar fuzz and infectious, mid tempo riffage, making this the kind of album that is very hard to stop listening to” – The Sludgelord

“Woodhawk have a new album – Beyond The Sun – and it’s one that ticks all right boxes if you’re a serious fan of Stoner Rock. Taking influence from bands such as Kyuss, The Sword and Truckfighters. Woodhawk offer a refreshing style of Psych Stoner Metal with moments of Fuzz and Desert Rock that add extra grit to their music.” – Outlaws of The Sun

“The whole album put me in a good mood. Although I am a fan of a more distorted and fuzz-y sounding stoner rock, this was a great cleaned up take…The killer trio band have really created their own rules. One of which is trying to throw out stoner rock stereotypes. And it’s working brilliantly for them. Beyond the Sun is exactly what one would expect from Woodhawk. Riffs and riffs and riffs and high energy drums and more riffs…Moral of the story: this is the perfect CD to pop on when you feel like dancing in your underwear while cleaning your room. I would recommend “Beyond the Sun” to anyone who would like a less distorted version of Red Fang. Which is definitely a compliment, for the record.” – Bangs!

“Calgarian riff-riders Woodhawk kicked off the proceedings, hitting all the gritty notes with their raucous roadhouse metal. Propane and Jack flowed freely as the golden western trio woke all them witches with their thematic rock fury.” – Beatroute Magazine

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0 NEWS: WOODHAWK “Strikes Back Tour” (AB/SK/BC) + Riff-tastic Debut LP “Beyond The Sun” Out Now! + New Video “The High Priest”

July 27, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Woodhawk

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Montreal, QC – July 27, 2017

For Fans of Black Sabbath, The Sword, Clutch, Truckfighters, Priestess, Mastodon, Red Fang, Thin Lizzy

WOODHAWK “Strikes Back Tour” (AB/SK/BC)

Riff-tastic Debut LP “Beyond The Sun” Out Now!

New Video “The High Priest”

Calgary’ AB’s masters of straight ahead riff-rock wizardry WOODHAWK will be hitting the road this September for their second Western Canadian tour (AB/SK/BC) (dates listed below) in support of their full length album ‘Beyond The Sun’released this past April. The album was produced by the band with Jesse Gander (Bison, Japandroids) to follow their 2014 debut EP. Made of equal parts 1970’s Birmingham and a myriad of 21st century heavy who’s who, WOODHAWK are purveyors of riff-centric rock and roll. Capable and original, the band is able to craft anthemic fist-pumping songs while forgoing tired stoner rock clichés. With time travel tested themes of science fiction, swords and sorcery, the band’s lyrics are born from snowy winters, hot practice spaces and pages of dog-eared paperbacks. While the musicianship reinforces recollections of Black Sabbath, modern influences that have helped you smash air drums or highway speed limits are undeniably present.

The band comments:

“This tour sees us wrapping up our western Canada touring in support of Beyond The Sun. Western Canada is so good to us. A New Hope seemed to be a lot of people’s favourite song off the album, so we thought it would be funny to pull another Star Wars reference out, with naming the tour Woodhawk Strikes Back.”

‘Beyond The Sun’ album stream available on Bandcamp at https://woodhawk.bandcamp.com.

The album is available on digital, vinyl and CD.

The band’s music video ‘The High Priest’ can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5g5jTKtEfM

Woodhawk is:
Turner Midzain – Vocals/Guitar
Mike Badmington – Bass/Vocals
Kevin Nelson – Drums

For More Info:
http://www.woodhawkriffs.com
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9LA

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0 NEWS: Montreal’s ECKMAN DREDGE Premiere Debut Single “Get Away Closer’ On PureGrainAudio

May 17, 2017
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Montreal, QC – May 17, 2017

For fans of Ghost, Mastodon, Opeth, Agent Fresco

Montreal’s ECKMAN DREDGE Premiere Debut Single “Get Away Closer’ On PureGrainAudio

The mysterious mind of Montreal’s Eckman Dredge is finally being revealed with the debut of his first single “Get Away Closer” premiered on PureGrainAudio.com. The track off his forthcoming debut self-titled album produced by Glen Robinson (Voivod, GWAR) with mastering by Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, Muse) and is planned for release later this fall 2017.

“On behalf of myself and the wonderful musicians I serve with, thank you for engaging with our music. The opportunity to connect with people is why we do what we do. Love always!” – Eckman Dredge.

Listen to “Get Away Closer” at the the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/eckman-dredge-unveils-stream-of-new-single-get-away-closer-exclusive-premiere

To Eckman Dredge, the world is a strange and dangerous place. But those of courage can break through its placid surface and peer at the naked mystery of life. They can open their eyes and escape the dull monotony of an existence lived as it is served. They can reach out and hold ﬁrm to that which lies beyond; pulling themselves along. And what do they see out there? A chance, an opportunity. A burning moment of singular choice that can reveal a path of discovery beyond the shackles of assumption.

Welcome to the journeys of one who lives beyond. These are the experiences of a man; of a warrior wandering the planes of greater realities. This is the journey of Eckman Dredge. For him, and those like him, there are no guarantees. Nothing is given. But out here there is hope; a march towards revelations that lie beyond the horizon. His music; built from a world beyond the one we know; let it take you. Let it push you beyond the limits of yourself. Join him as he plunges headlong into the unknown. Out here the risks are great and deadly. But ahead there is light. Just ahead there is the brightness of day. And that is where we are headed. So sit up, take heart, and follow him to a place beyond the stars.

As Eckman Dredge continues his journey, his experiences find rhythm through a band bearing his name. They pull his message from their instruments and envelope those with an ear for it. One of their first performances where they will preview Eckman Dredge‘s material will be in Montreal on July 17th at Piranha Bar supporting Cave of Swimmers.

Show Dates:
July 17 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC w/ Cave of Swimmers

For more info:

https://eckmandredge.com
https://www.facebook.com/Eckman-Dredge-1268351576540026/
https://twitter.com/EckmanDredge
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0 news: TheSludgelord Album Premiere WOODHAWK ‘Beyond The Sun’ + “Vagabonds of The Western Gig Tour” (BC/AB/SK/MB)

April 6, 2017
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· Music News · Woodhawk

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Montreal, QC – April 6, 2017

For Fans of Black Sabbath, The Sword, Clutch, Truckfighters, Priestess, Mastodon, Red Fang, Thin Lizzy

TheSludgelord Album Premiere WOODHAWK ‘Beyond The Sun’ + “Vagabonds of The Western Gig Tour” (BC/AB/SK/MB)

Riff-tastic Debut LP “Beyond The Sun” Out April 7th

New Video “The High Priest”

From the foot of the majestic Rocky Mountains comes Calgary, Alberta’s WOODHAWK. Masters of straight ahead riff-rock wizardry, the power trio released an EP in 2014 and have continued forging ahead. Made of equal parts 1970’s Birmingham and a myriad of 21st century heavy who’s who, WOODHAWK are purveyors of riff-centric rock and roll. Capable and original, the band is able to craft anthemic fist-pumping songs while forgoing tired stoner rock clichés. With time travel tested themes of science fiction, swords and sorcery, the band’s lyrics are born from snowy winters, hot practice spaces and pages of dog-eared paperbacks. While the musicianship reinforces recollections of Black Sabbath, modern influences that have helped you smash air drums or highway speed limits are undeniably present.

Set to unleash their debut full-length ‘Beyond The Sun’ produced by the band with Jesse Gander (Bison, Japandroids) on April 7th, WOODHAWK has teamed up with TheSludgelord for the full stream premiere at the following link: http://thesludgelord.blogspot.ca/2017/04/album-premiere-calgary-albertas.html

The band’s music video ‘The High Priest’ can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5g5jTKtEfM

Pre-order of Vinyl, CD or Digital with an instant download of the first single ‘The High Priest’ available via their Bandcamp at https://woodhawk.bandcamp.com.

Show Dates:
Apr 7 – Edmonton, AB – Sewing Machine Factory (CD Release Show)
April 8 – Calgary, AB – The Palomino (CD Release show)

Vagabonds of The Western Gig Tour:

May 4 – Vancouver, BC – The Cobalt

May 5 – Nanaimo, BC – The Queens

May 6 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub

May 7 – Kelowna, BC – Doc Willoughby’s

May 8 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous Pub

May 9 – Saskatoon, SK – Vangelis Tavern

May 10 – Winnipeg, MB – The Handsome Daughter

May 11 – Regina, SK – The German Club

May 12 – Calgary, AB – Palomino

May 13 – Fernie, BC – Northern Bar

Woodhawk is:
Turner Midzain – Vocals/Guitar
Mike Badmington – Bass/Vocals
Kevin Nelson – Drums

For More Info:
http://www.woodhawkriffs.com
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9LA

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“As I was walking into the venue, I began hurrying up the stairs as their sound captured my attention right away and was quickly swept up into their thick pulse thumping guitars and huge powerhouse drum sound.” – Vancity Buzz
“Calgarian riff-riders Woodhawk kicked off the proceedings, hitting all the gritty notes with their raucous roadhouse metal. Propane and Jack flowed freely as the golden western trio woke all them witches with their thematic rock fury.” – Beatroute Magazine

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0 NEW: NEWS: TheObelisk Premiere WOODHAWK ‘Quest For Clarity’ +”Vagabonds of The Western Gig Tour”

March 31, 2017
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· Music News · Woodhawk

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Montreal, QC – March 31, 2017

For Fans of Black Sabbath, The Sword, Clutch, Truckfighters, Priestess, Mastodon, Red Fang, Thin Lizzy

TheObelisk Premiere WOODHAWK ‘Quest For Clarity’ + “Vagabonds of The Western Gig Tour” (BC/AB/SK/MB)

And Riff-tastic Debut LP “Beyond The Sun” Out April 7th

New Video “The High Priest“

Set to unleash their debut full-length ‘Beyond The Sun’ produced by the band with Jesse Gander (Bison, Japandroids) on April 7th, the band are giving a fans a taste of their second single ‘Quest For Clarity’ exclusively premiered on TheObelisk.net at the following link: http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2017/03/31/woodhawk-beyond-the-sun-quest-for-clarity-and-tour/

Vocalist / guitarist Turner Midzain comments on the track:

“‘Quest for Clarity’ was one of the last songs we wrote for the record. It’s about taking a step back and really looking around at what’s going on. Sometimes you need to step back in order to move forward. We felt this song really tied the two sides of the album together. It’s a bit of a different side of us with more harmonies and contrast than some of our previous straight-ahead riffers.”

The band first single video ‘The High Priest’ can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5g5jTKtEfM

Pre-order of Vinyl, CD or Digital with an instant download of the first single ‘The High Priest’ available via their Bandcamp at https://woodhawk.bandcamp.com.

Show Dates:
Apr 7 – Edmonton, AB – Sewing Machine Factory (CD Release Show)
April 8 – Calgary, AB – The Palomino (CD Release show)

Vagabonds of The Western Gig Tour:

May 4 – Vancouver, BC – The Cobalt

May 5 – Nanaimo, BC – The Queens

May 6 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub

May 7 – Kelowna, BC – Doc Willoughby’s

May 8 – Edmonton, AB – Rendezvous Pub

May 9 – Saskatoon, SK – Vangelis Tavern

May 10 – Winnipeg, MB – The Handsome Daughter

May 11 – Regina, SK – The German Club

May 12 – Calgary, AB – Palomino

May 13 – Fernie, BC – Northern Bar

Woodhawk is:
Turner Midzain – Vocals/Guitar
Mike Badmington – Bass/Vocals
Kevin Nelson – Drums

For More Info:
http://www.woodhawkriffs.com
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9LA

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