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0 TheCirclePit Video Premiere TripleMurder’s ‘Cannibalistic’; Debut EP “Pre-Meditated” Out Fall 2019

  • July 11, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Triple Murder

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Montreal, QC – July 11, 2019

For fans of Lamb of God, Whitechapel, Thy Art Is Murder, Black Dahlia Murder

TheCirclePit Video Premiere TripleMurder’s ‘Cannibalistic’

Debut EP “Pre-Meditated” Out Fall 2019

L-R: Zachary Le May -Drums, Erich Mueller – Bass, Mike Eron – Vocals, Maxwell Fortin-Proulx – Guitar

Photo Credit: Jessy Dwyer @ Beyond The Pit

Badass, but in a tasteful way is the best way to describe the debut single and video ‘Cannibalistic’ from Ottawa’s TripleMurder. The song comes from the band’s forthcoming debut EP “Pre-Meditated” slated for release later this fall and is a flurry of blood, guts, and breakdowns.

TripleMurder is a band with a lot to offer their listeners, everything from chunky groovy riffs, blast beats, to breakdowns and two-steps and everything in between they refuse to be set into one specific genre and consistently break rules over the course of their 6 song EP. They see their EP as a wake-up call, which they explain further:

“We believe that it should be received as a wake-up call to the metal industry that you don’t have to confine yourself to a certain subgenre of metal to write heavy tunes. It’s all about having fun and showing off everybody’s musical tastes in the band.”

With the single, TripleMurder is looking to send their listeners into a state of awe, and be content with hearing a wide variety of elements, and techniques that keep the music creative and unique. Metal fans of all kinds, from death metal to core fans will appreciate this effort from TripleMurder.

To check out their debut music video ‘Cannibalistic’, watch it at the following link where it’s being premiered on TheCirclePit‘s YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/XTofU04B23I

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BIO:

With the idea of forming a band without musical boundaries or constrictions, TripleMurder has made it a point to breathe new musical life into the metal scene. Triple Murder is here to make listeners question what they think about pigeonholing bands into sub-genres, offering everything from chunky groovy riffs, blast beats, to breakdowns and two-steps and everything in between. With lyrical themes involving the state of the human race, politics and social media scares to just everyday life and human interactions, TripleMurder brings an in-your-face live show to the stage in a brilliant display of headbanging, jumping, power stomping, running and tons of other antics! Their first EP ‘Pre-Meditated’ from TripleMurder is set to be released fall 2019, with more material in the works!

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“The band was eager to showcase their skills (as it was their third show as a band) and did they ever deliver. With song titles like Cannibalistic, it was no surprise that the crowd began to get rowdy and mosh.  Members of the crowd being eager to move, their energy being uncontainable that they opted to hang from the venue rafters in their excitement.” – Splice Media Group

“TripleMurder brings that Pantera meets 2000s metalcore stuff in the best way possible.” – Ghostblade

“Great live band and lots of elements of old school death/thrash and modern metal in the mix. Never a dull moment in their music.” – Andrew Depedro Charlton (KNAC.com)

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0 One Month Away – August 10th – Mad With Power Metal And Arcade Festival Shares Top 10 Fun Facts About The Event!

  • July 11, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Mad With Power Fest · Music News

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Montreal, QC – July 11, 2019

 

Mad With Power Metal And Arcade Festival Shares Top 10 Fun Facts About The Event!

Invites All Kombatants To 3rd Annual Showdown

w/ Theocracy, Lords of The Trident, Judicator, Helion Prime and more!

 

With a month to go… villains and heroes alike will once again come together on August 10, 2019 to enjoy a buffet of power metal, arcade games and other nerdy delights at the third Mad With Power Festival in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. This one-day fest boasts seven kickass bands featuring Theocracy, Lords of The Trident, Judicator, Helion Prime, Novareign, Widow and Fiakra playing a variety of power metal along with an exclusive appearance from Phillip Ahn, M.D. the actor who played Shang Tsung on Mortal Kombat II.

In celebration of the event, the festival has put together a top 10 fun facts list for attendees.

With a month to go… villains and heroes alike will once again come together on August 10, 2019 to enjoy a buffet of power metal, arcade games and other nerdy delights at the third Mad With Power Festival in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. This one-day fest boasts seven kickass bands featuring Theocracy, Lords of The Trident, Judicator, Helion Prime, Novareign, Widow and Fiakra playing a variety of power metal along with an exclusive appearance from Phillip Ahn, M.D. the actor who played Shang Tsung on Mortal Kombat II.

In celebration of the event, the festival has put together a top 10 fun facts list for attendees.

1. Shang Tsung will STEAL YOUR SOUL 
– Dr. Phillip Ahn, AKA Shang Tsung from Mortal Kombat 2 is this year’s guest of honor! Meet the legend and challenge him to a bout, but be prepared for him to steal your soul if you lose!

2. Mead On Tap 
– Local mead legends Bos Meadery has created a custom mead for Mad With Power fest, which will be available on tap! Enjoy the sparkling mix of cranberry, tamarind, and black currant!

3. Indie Arcade Cabinets 
– Rare and independent cabinets will be featured at this year’s fest, including fan-favorite “Death Ball” and space shoot-em-up Cosmotrons!

4. Giveaway Bags 
– The first 100 people through the door will receive a custom Mad With Power drawstring backpack, free! Perfect to hold your merch purchases!

5. Free Compilation CD
– The first 100 people will also receive a free metal compilation CD!

6. Metal-Themed Playable Museum 
– Thanks to Guys Games and Beer, concertgoers will get to try a “playable museum” of heavy metal-themed video games throughout the ages!

7. Free-Play Arcade & Pinball 
– The High Noon Saloon will be STUFFED full of 20+ arcade and pinball cabinets, all set on FREE PLAY!

8. The Merch 
– Since this is Mad With Power 3, all of the merch is Super Mario Bros 3 themed! Grab yourself a question-block-yellow fest shirt, and pick up one of the limited fest patches!

9. Make New Friends 
– Metalheads of all ages will be sure to make new connections and find new friends. Challenge someone’s high score!

10. The Music
– Of course, Mad With Power wouldn’t be America’s BEST heavy metal and arcade fest without the music! Join Theocracy, Lords of the Trident, Judicator, Helion Prime, Novareign, Widow, and Fiakra for one of the most jam-packed fests you’ll ever attend!

There’s also a Spotify playlist for fans of this year’s 2019 line up, which can be heard at the following link here.

This year’s 2019 lineup includes:

Theocracy – Progressive Power Metal from Athens, GA!

Lords of the Trident – Madison’s own Power Metal Heroes!

Judicator – Historical Power Metal from Arizona!

Helion Prime – Sci-Fi Power Metal from California!

Novareign – Heavy Power Metal from California!

Widow – Traditional Heavy metal from North Carolina!

Fiakra – Power Metal from New Jersey!

Tickets and more information can be found at the following links:

(please note Gold and Silver VIP tickets plus sponsorship ($250) tickets are sold out, general admin and 18+ tickets are still available)

Tickets: http://mothershabooboo.com/madwithpower/index.php/get-tickets/

Website: http://madwithpowerfest.com

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/620093948460813/

Instagram: @madwithpowerfest

MWP Partners:
Bos Meadery
Rokker Vodka
Warriors of Metal Fest
Queen City Metal Convergence
Wheelhouse Whiskey
Guys, Games, and Beer! Podcast
Phoenix Foreign Car Services
I/O Arcade Bar
Vintage Vault Arcade
Max Ink Radio/Magazine

 

About:

Mad With Power – the Midwest’s only arcade and heavy metal festival – was a fest built out of spite. Angered by other fests making and breaking promises to him over and over again, fest founder Ty Christian did the only rational thing: make his own fest – and make it better – by filling venues to the brim with free-play arcade and pinball games!

Now in its third year, Mad With Power fest continues to highlight up-and-coming bands in the power metal, thrash metal, and traditional heavy metal sub-genres and attracts more and more concertgoers with new exclusives every year. In just a few years, the fest has created an official drink (Bos Meadery’s “Mad With Power” mead, available on-tap), shocked fans with power metal opera battles, and crafted unique experiences like a playable “heavy metal-themed video game museum” with the help of local sponsors.

The fest has grown year-by-year, and continues to attract attendees from not only the midwest, but across North America and Canada as well!

Bio about founders:

Ty Christian is the vocalist for the band Lords of the Trident and the founder of Mad With Power fest. Ty has been playing in, touring with, booking, and managing bands since 1999, and was a roadie and mixing engineer for bands such as Steppenwolf, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Molly Hatchet, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Ty is also the creative director of the Madison Area Music Association – a charity organization that raises funds to put instruments and music education into local schools – and prides himself on being a leader of the DIY musician movement.

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0 LOGICAL TERROR’s New Music Video ‘Transition’ Forces You To Question Your Sanity

  • June 19, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Logical Terror · Music News

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Montreal, QC – June 19, 2019



LOGICAL TERROR’s New Music Video ‘Transition’ Forces You To Question Your Sanity

Italian metal band LOGICAL TERROR has just released a brand new video for their single ‘Transition’. The spine crushing track is off the band’s album “Ashes of Fate” full of sophisticated lyrics, and technical compositions. The album has already garnered over 2,000,000 Spotify streams.

The video is a well-produced gambit that ushers in the sludgy, heavy hitting metal that LOGICAL TERROR has been crafting for almost a decade. The album “Ashes of Fate” was produced by Dysfunction Productions (Fear Factory, Mnemic) and features guests Jon Howard (Threat Signal, Imonolith) and Bjorn Strid (Soilwork).

Always one for constant enhancement and evolution of their sound, LOGICAL TERROR have performed alongside many well-known bands including Sepultura, Arch Enemy, and Soilwork.

Fans of Fear Factory, Soilwork, and Meshuggah will have a special interest in LOGICAL TERROR, along with anyone keen on blast beats, punishing vocals and fast riffs.

Watch ‘Transition’ at the following link: https://youtu.be/4sg0JRrz8dk

Spotify here.

 

For more info:
Website: logicalterror.com

Facebook: facebook.com/LogicalTerrorOfficial

Label: darktunes.com

 

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0 Croatian Black Metal TRYGLAV Unleashes ‘Evil Dead’ Inspired Lyric Video; New Album ‘Night of Whispering Souls’ Out May 31st via Extreme Metal Music / Rockshots Records

  • May 27, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Tryglav

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Montreal, QC – May 27, 2019

Croatian Black Metal TRYGLAV Unleashes ‘Evil Dead’ Inspired Lyric Video

New Album ‘Night of Whispering Souls’ Out May 31st via Extreme Metal Music / Rockshots Records

Tryglav, the one man black metal band from Croatia has released a new lyric video for the single ‘Evil Dead’, a track inspired by the movie of the same title. The song is off the forthcoming debut album “Night of Whispering Souls” that will be unveiled on May 31, 2019, via Extreme Metal Music / Rockshots Records.

TRYGLAV explains:

“Here is another song that I wrote for one of my previous bands. When I wrote this song, I was inspired by the “Evil Dead” movie. I think that the guitar, drums, and vocals are combined perfectly! It’s a personal favourite, I especially love the riffs for this track. Pure horror black metal! “

Check out ‘Evil Dead’ at the following link here.

The solo act known as TRYGLAV comes from the dark mind of Boris Behara, who was looking to express his vision in his own way and have full control over the music.

Tryglav is a god in Slavic mythology that represents the sky, the earth, and the afterlife. Channeling this power since 2018, Behara creates melodic, aggressive classic black metal with 80’s horror imaginary that is suitable for all fans of the genre looking for something fresh to bang their heads to.

The new album is the perfect combination of velocity and melody, some tracks are fast and brutal and others are melodic with catchy choruses that are easy to pick up during the first listen.

The album will be released through Extreme Metal Music / Rockshots Records on May 31, 2019.

Album pre-order available here.


Track Listing:
1. Under My Skin
2. Night of Whispering Souls
3. Deadline
4. Evil Dead
5. Creature of The Night
6. Werewolf
7. Beyond The Limit

For more info:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TryglavBand
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/tryglavofficial
Bandcamp: https://tryglav.bandcamp.com

Bio:

Tryglav is a Croatian one-man band formed in 2018 by Boris Behara. Tired of playing with people who didn’t have his same vision in music, at the beginning of 2018, he started with the idea to create his own band inspired by his love in black metal and horror imaginary. During the year 2018, seven songs have been composed and re-arranged in his personal studio many times before the final versions come out.

Due to the poor equipment for vocal recording, vocals had been entrusted to a singer called Morbid according to Behara’s lyrics and patterns. For the live shows and future records, vocals will be recorded by Behara. The idea for the plague doctors came out one day, when he thought how to create an impact imagine for the live shows.

In the year 2019, the album has been finished and the search for a studio for mixing and mastering had started. After many considerations, the studio was chosen, and the album was sent to Emissary Studios in Australia.

The album was sent then to some labels and after many considerations, Tryglav signed a worldwide deal with Italian label Extreme Metal Music/Rockshots Records.

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0 And the 2019 Wacken Metal Battle Canada National Final Winner is… Toronto’s The Slyde

  • May 26, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

And the 2019 Wacken Metal Battle Canada National Final Winner is…

Toronto’s The Slyde – www.facebook.com/theslydecanada

They will now go on to perform at this year’s International W:O:A Metal Battleat Wacken Open Air

A huge thank you to Nancy Barnes and Nate Reno – Organizers and promoters of Wacken Metal Battle CALGARY and Big Nate Productions

A Special Thanks to the judging panel:
JJ Tartaglia – Head Organizer of Wacken Metal Battle Canada, Owner of Boonsdale Records
Teitur Fossaberg – Head Organizer of Wacken Metal Battle Føroyar
Wally Laurier – DJ and Programmer on Rock Bottom – Cjsw 90.9FM
Laura Vezer – DJ and Programmer on Rock Bottom – Cjsw 90.9FM
Cameron Dalgetty – Founder of METALHEADS UNITED, Founder of 420 Music & Arts Festival
Celestia Scarlett – Founder of METALHEADS UNITED, Manager of The Celestial Agency
Graham Harris – Vocalist of Hammerdrone, 2018 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Western Finalist
Nate Reno – Owner of Big Nate Productions, Founder of Calgary Metalfest

and huge hails horns to Wacken Metal Battle Canada Publicist Jon Asher of Asher Media Relations for being the messenger and spreading the word about the battles.

Thank you to all our partners for making 2019 another great year of battles! \m/\m/

Thank you for helping us support Canadian metal to an international platform.

Battles Partners:
Rehearsal Factory
Pearl Drums
Boonsdale Records
Ticketfly
Los Cabos Drumsticks
Dungeon Works Productions
The Invisible Orange
ConcertWorks
Big Nate Productions
ROSE management
Indie Week
Sunrise Records
Rock Longueuil Inc.
ICS-INT.com

Battles Media Partners:
Absolute Underground TV/ Mag
Asher Media Relations
Bravewords.com
Broken Neck Radio
Bucketlist Music Reviews
CJLO – 1690AM
Hellbound.ca
LoudTrax
Metal Master Kingdom
Metal Nation
Metal-Rules.com
Ondes Chocs
PureGrainAudio.com
Québec-Métal
Zombitrol Productions
The Koven
The Butcher Shop

0 And the 2019 Wacken Metal Battle USA National Final Winner is… San Diego’s Monarch

  • May 26, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Wacken Metal Battle USA

And the 2019 Wacken Metal Battle USA National Final Winner is…

San Diego’s Monarch – https://www.facebook.com/MonarchThrash/

They will now go on to perform at this year’s International W:O:A Metal Battleat Wacken Open Air

A huge thank you to organizers and promoters of Andrew Bansal of Metal Assault and Eric Dow of Fatal Illness Management, Helsott.

A Special Thanks to the judging panel:
Alex Distefano – LA Weekly
Marco Barbieri – Salem Rose Music & M-Theory Audio
Metal DJ Will – KNAC.COM

and huge hails horns to Wacken Metal Battle USA Publicist Jon Asher of Asher Media Relations for being the messenger and spreading the word about the battles.

Thank you to all our partners for making 2019 another great year of battles! \m/\m/

Thank you for helping us support American metal to an international platform.

Sponsors / Partners:
LoudTrax
Metal Assault
Metal Devastation Radio
Metal Master Kingdom
Metal Nation
Metal-Rules.com
Metal Underground
PureGrainAudio.com
Pure Rock Radio
Dungeon Works Productions
Asher Media Relations
Fatal Illness Management
Come and Take It Productions
Mosh Pit Army
The Masquerade
Saint Vitus Bar – NYC
Cobra Lounge – Chicago
The Viper Room – LA
Brick By Brick – San Diego
Renos Chop Shop – Dallas
Acadia Bar & Grill – Houston
House of Rock – Corpus Christi
Fitzgerald’s Bar & Live Music Venue – San Antonio

0 AS I MAY Posts New Music Video ‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’ + Announce New Album “My Own Creations” Out July 26 Worldwide via Rockshots Records, July 24 In Japan via Spiritual Beast

  • May 3, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · As I May · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 3, 2019

AS I MAY Announce New Album “My Own Creations” + Music Video For First Single “Pride Goes Before A Fall”

“My Own Creations” Out July 26 Worldwide via Rockshots Records, July 24 In Japan via Spiritual Beast

 

Finnish modern metal act AS I MAY announce they will be releasing their second album “My Own Creations” this coming July 2019. Signing with labels Rockshots Records (Italy) and Spiritual Beast (Japan), the sophomore full length is slated for a worldwide release on July 26thalong with it being available in Japan on July 24th.

“My Own Creations” is a fast-paced blend of modern metal with metalcore highlights. It’s heavy, melodic and unique; and sonically more mature than AS I MAY‘s previous release “Speak No Evil” (2017). Working on writing music that is easy to identify with a digital atmosphere, AS I MAY make their listeners headbang and sing along to the catchy choruses.

The first single from the album is ‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’, it is full of unique tones, dynamic riffs, and impeccable production. As part of an album that is written to be listened to in full, ‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’ sets a dark tone with excellent production in the video. The band explains the meaning behind the song:

“‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’ is like a fast-moving train with catchy synth melody that drills into your head and stays there for the whole day. It’s got Rammstein stylish riffs that will make you continuously headbang. The bridge has a very nice dynamic beautiful vocal melody to add with an infectious chorus.”

Paying homage to many old school metal bands, In Flames fans will find a special affinity for this Finnish act.

Watch the video for ‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’ on YouTube.
Single stream and download available at http://smarturl.it/AsIMay

 

For more info:
Rockshots: www.rockshots.eu
Official Website: www.asimay.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/asimay.official
Instagram: www.instagram.com/asimay_official
Twitter: www.twitter.com/asimay_official 

BIO:

As I May is four-piece modern melodic metal band from Mikkeli, Finland – formed in 2016. The group now consists of Tipi Nokelainen (vocals and bass); Lasse Hiltunen (vocals and guitar); Jani Valhola (backup vocals and guitars) and Marko Korhonen (drums). As I May has since started to gain ground in the Finnish heavy metal scene. The music’s soul lies within catchy melodies and big choruses. As I May combines modern elements, yet keeps focussing on the heavier side.

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0 Wacken Metal Battle Canada – 2019 National Final – May 25 In Calgary! w/ The Slyde (Toronto), The Myopia Condition (Red Deer), Blackwater Burial (Vancouver), Fjell Thyngor (Calgary); One Unsigned Canadian Band To Play Wacken Open Air 2019

  • May 1, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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MetalBattle.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Wacken Metal Battle Canada – 2019 National Final – May 25 In Calgary!

w/ The Slyde (Toronto), The Myopia Condition (Red Deer), Blackwater Burial (Vancouver), Fjell Thyngor (Calgary)

One Unsigned Canadian Band To Play Wacken Open Air 2019

Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2019 – Spotify Battle Bands Playlist here. (more to be added)

Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video here.

Video of 2018 Champion Centuries of Decay at Wacken Open Air here.

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce the 2019 national final on May 25th in Calgary, AB at Dickens. The event will send one independent unsigned Canadian band to perform at the world’s largest metal festival, Wacken Open Air, which features Sabaton, Parkway Drive, Demons & Wizards, Powerwolf, Airbourne, Rose Tattoo, Within Temptation, Meshuggah and many more. Full details here.

After multiple battles between the months of January and April across the country in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, and Halifax, only one band will rule them all. Demonstrating their crushing blasting moshing sounds of metal, four bands have been selected by respected industry judges to represent their areas for the Wacken Metal Battle Canada national final.

These following bands will be competing for one to be crowned the 2019 champion of Wacken Metal Battle Canada.

Eastern Final Winner – The Slyde (Toronto, ON) – www.facebook.com/theslydecanada
Western Final Winner – The Myopia Condition (Red Deer, AB) – https://www.facebook.com/The-Myopia-Condition-1394941280540493/
BC Final Winner – Blackwater Burial (Vancouver, BC) – www.facebook.com/blackwaterburialofficial
Calgary Final Winner – Fjell Thyngor (Calgary) https://www.facebook.com/fjellthyngor/

National Final Judging Panel:
JJ Tartaglia – Head Organizer of Wacken Metal Battle Canada, Owner Boonsdale Records, Drummer of Skull Fist
Teitur Fossaberg – Head Organizer of Wacken Metal Battle Faroe Islands
Jesse Valstar – Co-Founder at Armstrong MetalFest – AMF
Wally Laurier – DJ and programmer on Rock Bottom – Cjsw 90.9FM
Laura Vezer – DJ and programmer on Rock Bottom at CJSW 90.9FM
Chad Persley – Business Development Executive at Absolute Underground TV Magazine
Celestia Scarlett  – Founder of METALHEADS UNITED Manager of The Celestial Agency
Graham Harris – Vocalist of Hammerdrone, 2018 Wacken Metal Battle Canada National Finalist

National Final event details can be found here.

Canadian organizer JJ Tartaglia adds:

“Really stoked about having such a strong lineup and representation of different sub-genres for the Final. I will be making the trip out to Calgary to witness this epic show firsthand!”

Winner of this year’s Wacken Metal Battle Canada national final will receive $2,000 CAD towards airfare to travel and perform at the 30th edition of Wacken Open Air taking place from August 1st – 3rd, 2019 in Wacken, Germany. The Canadian champion will also have the opportunity to win monetary and gear prizes from the international Wacken Metal Battle. Info on international prizes can be found here.

This was Wacken Metal Battle Canada‘s first year expanding into the Maritimes with an event in Halifax, NS along with the national final being hosted for the first time in Western Canada in Calgary, AB. All previous national finals have been held in Toronto, ON.

List of previous Canadian winners:
Centuries of Decay (2018)
Profaner (2016)
Vesperia (2015)
Mutank (2014)
Crimson Shadows (2013)

About:

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance of winning their spot among 29 other countries’ champions, and representing Canada in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 29 years. The winner of Wacken Metal Battle Canada will perform at the 2019 festival taking place from August 1st – 3rd.

For more info:

Official Website: http://www.metalbattle.ca

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada

Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN

Instagram: @MetalBattleCan

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WackenMetalBattleCAN

For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com

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Battles Partners:
Rehearsal Factory
Pearl Drums
Boonsdale Records
Ticketfly
Los Cabos Drumsticks
Dungeon Works Productions
The Invisible Orange
ConcertWorks
Big Nate Productions
ROSE Management
Indie Week
Sunrise Records
Rock Longueuil Inc.
ICS-INT.com

Battles Media Partners:
Absolute Underground TV / Mag
Asher Media Relations
Bravewords.com
Broken Neck Radio
Bucketlist Music Reviews
CJLO 1690AM
Hellbound.ca
LoudTrax
Metal Master Kingdom
Metal Nation
Metal-Rules.com
Ondes Chocs
PureGrainAudio.com
Pure Rock Radio
Québec-Métal
Zombitrol Productions
The Koven
The Butcher Shop

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0 CENTURIES OF DECAY Announces ‘Odyssey To The West Tour’ (ON/MB/SK/AB/BC)

  • May 1, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Centuries of Decay · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 1, 2019


For Fans of Enslaved, Opeth, Gojira, Isis, Strapping Young Lad

CENTURIES OF DECAY Announces ‘Odyssey To The West Tour’ (ON/MB/SK/AB/BC)

Known for creating an intense powerful atmosphere and letting the metal speak for itself in their live performance, 2018 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions and Toronto based CENTURIES OF DECAY are bringing that experience to fans across Western Canada for their ‘Odyssey To The West Tour’. The nine-date road adventure will be kicking off on July 1st in Sudbury, ON and continue to the far reaches of Vancouver, BC on July 7th and includes festival stops at Decimate Metal Fest on July 5th in Calgary plus Armstrong Metal Fest in Armstrong, BC on July 12th alongside Origin, Nekrgoblikon and more to finally wrap up the tour in Saskatoon on July 14th. The tour is in their debut self-titled concept album released in 2017. Since forming in 2013, CENTURIES OF DECAY have been delivering a sound that is atmospheric, intense, powerful, dynamic, and heavy. Fans of Enslaved, Opeth, Gojira, Isis, and Strapping Young Lad will not be disappointed.

The band comments:

“Centuries of Decay are thrilled to be embarking on our very first cross-Canada tour with Tortured Saint. Not only do we get to play Decimate and Armstrong Metal Fest, but we get to share the stage with some incredible bands like Gross Misconduct and our old friends Hammerdrone.  We’ve been hard at work on some exciting new music and will be adding a new song or two to our set list. We can’t wait to finally meet the West Coast Metal scene.” 

Live at Wacken Open Air 2018 – https://youtu.be/a4ksYO0snJg

Music Video – ‘Wings of Death’ – https://youtu.be/OWVjhOSjEHg

Stream and download of CENTURIES OF DECAY‘s self-titled album are available on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes.

CENTURIES OF DECAY ‘Odyssey To The West Tour’ w/ Tortured Saint
July 1 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum
July 3 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theatre
July 4 – Regina, SK – The Exchange
July 5 – Calgary, AB – County Line Saloon – Decimate Metal Festival
July 6 – Kelowna, BC – Muninn’s Post
July 7 – Vancouver, BC – The Astoria
July 12 – Armstrong, BC – Armstrong Metal Fest (Centuries of Decay only)
July 13 – Edmonton, AB – The Rendezvous Pub
July 14 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern

 

For More Info:
http://www.facebook.com/centuriesofdecay
https://twitter.com/centuriesdecay
https://www.instagram.com/centuriesofdecay
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-aon
(EPK / News Release bio written by Steve Earles)

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“Get down with the neck-snapping “Wings of Death.” It’s a Canuck groove-metal gem.” – Dead Rhetoric

“This is not a one-dimensional album that’s easily described. Each song has its own style and flavour, mixing different styles together with well-deserved contempt for genre restrictions and constraints. Centuries of Decay have crafted a modern extreme metal release that effectively combines these different strains of metal into something all of their own.” – Wonderbox Metal

“A concept record regarding the changing times & how life depends on centuries of decay, the ten minute self-titled opening song showcases melodic metal with deep oceans of imagination. Haunting but with a real sense of beauty, the guitar melody alongside a fascinating drum beat is such an appealing sound. A sound that suddenly takes on a darker tone, upping the heaviness & dealing out an absolutely stunning chugging guitar attack. There is no arguing with that start, absolutely mesmerizing.” –  Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life

“This is a strong debut for the band and they have laid their vision for their craft nicely.” – Metal-Temple

“Up next was Centuries Of Decay, who gave us some atmospheric death metal. Devin Doucette and Rob McAllister shared guitar and vocal duties. Devin sang lead and handled a chunk of the brutal vocals but they gave a few great harmonized melodic vocals. Their last song had an additive time signature, which is something that really catches my attention as a musician.” – Metal Master Kingdom (Live Review Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2016 – Toronto)

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

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

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 29, 2019

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

For more info:
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Instagram
Twitter
Bandcamp
Youtube

 

 

BIO:

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

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

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

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

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