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0 FRACTURES & OUTLINES Unveil Music Video “Mirrors” + Debut Album “Defenseless” Out May 2019

April 9, 2019
by Asher
· Fractures & Outlines · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 9, 2019

For fans of Obey The Brave, Alexisonfire, Silverstein, A Day To Remember

FRACTURES & OUTLINES Unveil Music Video “Mirrors” + Debut Album “Defenseless” Out May 2019

“Defenseless” Out May 17th

L-R – Maxime Rondeau (Lead Guitar), Mathieu Frechette (Drums / Vocals), Nicholas Boudreault (Main Vocals), Maurice Emond Jr. (Bass), Eric Desormeaux (Rhythm Guitar / Scream Vocals)
Photo Credit: Jessy Dwyer of DwyerJ Photography

Fractures & Outlines, post-hardcore from Gatineau, Canada are releasing their debut full-length album, “Defenseless” this year and in anticipation have released a video for the first single “Mirrors”.

Full of heavy hooks, catchy choruses and brutal breakdowns the single shows both the bands punk and hardcore influences, starting with the melodic bass work which is followed by screams and breakdowns.“Defenseless” follows the 2017 EP “Checkmate” and will sound a bit different according to the band:

“Since the EP, we are definitely more mature than our first release. We’re used to working with each other and we’re all motivated to try new things.”

As one of the punkier tracks on the album, the band plays with the sound while maintaining a close to heart theme as the band explains:

“It’s a punk rock/post-hardcore song with a catchy hook. It talks about self-doubt and hiding your feelings from people around you.”

Core fans of all types, especially those with an affinity for Silverstein, AlexisOnFire and Obey The Brave will relish with this single and no doubt the full album.

“Mirrors” is available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/TAog–_kfDU

Plus streaming on Spotify and iTunes

“Defenseless” will be released on May 17, 2019 and is available on the band’s Bandcamp along with single “Mirrors”.

Show Dates:
May 24 – Bar Sportif La Zone – Gatineau, QC – info
May 25 – Breakdown Fest 2019 – Le National – Montreal, QC – info
June 7 – Vankleek Hill FarmFest 2019 – Vankleek Hill, ON – info

Track Listing:
1. End of The World (3:03)
2. Echoes (2:39)
3. Defenseless (3:29)
4. Mirrors (3:32)
5. Ouragan (3:43)
6. Over My Head (3:21)
7. The Oppressor (4:47)
8. Spades (4:37)
9. Swallowing Teeth (4:13)
10. Defenseless (Acoustic version) (3:37)
Album Length: 37:05

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/fracturesandoutlines
https://www.instagram.com/fracturesandoutlines

BIO:

Ripping out of Gatineau, Canada, Fractures & Outlines are a post-hardcore band with influences ranging from Silverstein, No Use For A Name and Killswitch Engage.

The band came together in 2014 and work tirelessly planting their feet in the local underground music scene. Today the lineup consists of Nicholas Boudreault (vocals), Mathieu Frechette (drums/vocals), Eric Desormeaux (guitar/vocals), Maxime Rondeau (guitar), and Maurice Emond Jr. (bass). Intrepidly, they created their first EP ‘Checkmate’ in 2017, which was met with solid acclaim from various publications.

Since first taking the stage in 2014, Fractures & Outlines have played a whirlwind of local shows and festival including Rock Revolt 2017, Floodfest 2017, and Hullfest 2018. They have shared the stage with bands such as Sworn Enemy, Obey The Brave and Mass Hysteria.

As a team, the band works on each song together crafting heavy hooks, catchy choruses and brutal breakdowns with lyrical themes about internal struggle and having to fight your own demons. Each member brings a different set of musical influences to the table, making Fractures & Outlines stand out in the genre.

Working to further develop a sound that is their own, they hit the studio in 2018 to start work on their 10 track full length ‘Defenseless’, which will be revealed on May 17, 2019.

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“An interesting choice to the lineup, as the other bands were of the deathcore / melodic metal genre. However, what they lacked in genre similarity they made up for in energy. This was highlighted by their cover of Alexisonfire “This Could Be Anywhere in the World“, which I and the crowd were taken aback by. Not only did they do the cover well, but they got the crowd engaged and were eager to mosh and sing along to it.” – Splice Media Group

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0 Reminder – Kicking Off This Week – April 3-13 – Italy’s N E K E R Canadian Tour Dates (ON/QC)

April 1, 2019
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· Music News · N E K E R

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Montreal, QC – April 1, 2019

For fans of Down, Pantera, Melvins, Every Time I Die

Reminder – Kicking Off This Week – April 3-13 – Italy’s N E K E R Canadian Tour Dates (ON/QC)

PureGrainAudio: 10 Must-Have Italian Foods for a Touring Musician

Barrie Today: Slice of Italian metal being served up at the Foxx Lounge

Simcoe Review: First Canadian Tour for Neker

Tour Dates:
April 3 – Hamilton, ON – Doors Pub – info
April 4 – Barrie, ON – The Foxx Lounge – info
April 5 – Toronto, ON – Tail of The Junction – info
April 6 – Oshawa, ON – The Atria – info
April 7 – Kingston, ON – Overtime Sports Bar – info
April 10 – Peterborough, ON – Simcoe PTBO – info
April 11 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf – info
April 12 – Quebec City, QC – Scanner Bistro – info
April 13 – Sherbrooke, QC – Le Murdoch (GloomFest) – info

N E K E R – Photo Credit: Francesco Agostini

N E K E R is an Italian solo metal artist that has already conquered several countries across Europe since beginning in 2013 and has now set his attention to the masses across the Atlantic, specifically Eastern Canada. The loud, dirty and noisy project will hit the shores of the Great White North on April 3, 2019, and play 9 gigs in 10 days.

Now with a refined live trio that has re-recorded the original release ‘Louder’, as well as the debut single ‘Sleeping Memories’ that was later released as a music video, N E K E R, is keeping a proud southern sound with subtle elements of metalcore and death metal. His live show not to be missed especially by fans of Pantera, Down, and Everytime I Die.

N E K E R adds:

“The first album, Louder, is above all instinct but in a good way. I put in it everything that was in my mind at that time, no frills. This was partly due to the fact that I couldn’t wait to show my work to the world.”

Music Videos:
Loud And Proud – https://youtu.be/-yagpNgAQf0
No Faith – https://youtu.be/ZrRqVMsJZhM
Sleeping Memories – https://youtu.be/acxKedfcCDQ

For more info:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NEKERNOISE/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/n_e_k_e_r
Bandcamp https://nekernoise.bandcamp.com/album/louder
iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/bs/artist/n-e-k-e-r/1221228916
Spotify https://play.spotify.com/album/1Monx396X8GONISHXyf5sj
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-d4d

BIO:

N E K E R is an Italian Southern metal project that came into being in 2013 initially as a solo project, after N E K E R’s (bass/vocal) departure from a now defunct metalcore band. He intended to create a sound with strong southern influences without forgetting the years spent playing and listening to genres such as post-hardcore, screamo, and metalcore.

In 2015, with the recruitment of Alessandro Eusebi (guitar) and Daniele Alessi (drums), the live band was fully formed and they hit the studio to re-record the single “Sleeping Memories” with the aim to make an official video. The video was released in January 2016 and the live band took to touring. Later in 2016 “Louder” was re-recorded and supported with a European tour. Having conquered several countries across Europe solo artist N E K E R set his attention to the masses across the Atlantic as well as recording another album.

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0 SLUDGEHAMMER Unleash Apocalyptic Music Video “Climatic Death” via MetalInsider

March 29, 2019
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· Music News · Sludgehammer

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Montreal, QC – March 29, 2019

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

SLUDGEHAMMER Unleash Apocalyptic Music Video “Climatic Death” via MetalInsider

New Album “Antechamber” Out April 12th

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

Photo Credit: Deborah Lawrence

Toronto’s SLUDGEHAMMER are ready to pummel the masses with their forthcoming album “Antechamber” ready to destroy eardrums on April 12, 2019.

Heavy and groovy, SLUDGEHAMMER delivers the goods with astounding precision and the confidence of a world-class band. Their new music video for their second single “Climatic Death” is getting fans ready for the inevitable apocalypse.

“From its groove laden intro to its blasterrific chorus, this is a crushing track from start to finish. We find it skillfully combines heavy guitar riffs, killer vocals, and intense drumming while showcasing an ear for melody and song structure. While the lyrical content is rather dark (think apocalyptic global warming kind of dark), the song itself is a rocking good time, as you will see in the video. We really enjoyed writing this track and giving it a ripping performance to rock out to.”

Watch “Climatic Death” at the following link via MetalInsider: https://www.metalinsider.net/video/video-premiere-sludgehammer-climatic-death

Fans around the world, especially those with an ear for Decapitated, Pantera, Lamb Of God, and Cannibal Corpse can also dig into the band’s first single “No Control” now and wait for the rest of “Antechamber” on April 12, 2019.

“No Control” – https://youtu.be/er53knWtqrM

Album pre-order here.

Metalheads moshing in Ontario will be able to experience the SLUDGEHAMMER madness live on the following dates:

April 12 – Toronto, ON – Coalition T.O
April 13 – Hamilton, ON – Club Absinthe
April 19 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
April 20 – Ottawa, ON – Café Dekcuf
April 27 – Kitchener, ON – Boathouse
May 3 – Brantford, ON – Our Place
May 11 – London, ON – Old East 765

Track Listing:
1. No Control (5:08)
2. Broken Sea (5:09)
3. Climatic Death (5:02)
4. Forsaken Souls (4:41)
5. Balance Of Life (5:00)
6. The Long Road (5:02)
7. Eternal Darkness (4:10)
8. Supernova Silhouette (8:37)
9. Line ‘Em Up (4:11)
Album Length: 47:04

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

BIO:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“The thing about Sludgehammer musically is they take so many different styles and mesh them together into this sound that encapsulates traditional, thrash, modern, death, and progressive metal, while creating something unique yet familiar. The excellent guitar work with hooky riffs and blazing solos matched with the heaviness and intensity was greatly appealing.” – Get Ready To Rock

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0 Sparks Will Fly On WEST OF HELL’s Cross Canada Tour In Support Of New Album “Blood of The Infidel”

March 26, 2019
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· Music News · West of Hell

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Montreal, QC – March 26, 2019

Sparks Will Fly On WEST OF HELL’s Cross Canada Tour In Support Of New Album “Blood of The Infidel”

New Album “Blood of The Infidel” Out April 1, 2019

West of Hell – Photo Credit – Daniel Collins

Canada’s WEST OF HELL are set to release their new album Blood Of The Infidel on April 1, 2019, followed by “The Infidels Tour” across Canada. Delivering a unique form of heavy metal with a wide range of influences from power, death and prog metal to thrash, groove and classic metal, WEST OF HELL ignores genre standards and puts their all into an insane live show.

Blood of The Infidel is the band’s sophomore album, following the well-received Spiral Empire from 2012. Three videos ‘Chrome Eternal’, ‘Infidels’ and ‘Hammer and Hand’, have been released so fans can get an idea of the madness that will come from this powerhouse of a record.

For those who have never seen a WEST OF HELL performance, it’s not one to be missed. The combination of thrash metal riffs with modern progressive elements and power metal-esque vocals from Chris ‘The Heathen’ Valagao command the stage with a magnificent presence while literal sparks fly everywhere.

Joining them on this 21 date tour will be Canada’s progressive/melodic thrash act Expain (dates listed below).

Music Videos:

Chrome Eternal – https://youtu.be/Uwf9JRRXVIk

Infidels – https://youtu.be/VqLmmy4rY-M

Hammer and Hand – https://youtu.be/84fY49BxfxY

West of Hell – The Infidels Tour Canada 2019 w/ Expain
April 4 – Red Deer, AB – Burgundy’s
April 5 – Edmonton, AB – Temple (Starlite Room)
April 6 – Winnipeg, MB – The Windsor Hotel
April 9 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum
April 10 – Peterborough, ON – Simcoe
April 11 – Toronto, ON – Duffy’s Tavern
April 12 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf
April 13 – Guelph, ON – Dstrct
April 14 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
April 15 – Quebec City, QC – La Source de la Martiniere
April 16 – North Bay, ON – The Fraser
April 17 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The New American
April 18 – Thunder Bay, ON – Black Pirates Pub
April 19 – Selkirk, MB – The Merch
April 20 – Regina, SK – The Exchange
April 21 – Calgary, AB – Dickens
April 22 – Drumheller, AB – Neighbour’s Corner Pub
April 23 – Banff, AB – Bruno’s Bar and Grill
April 24 – Kelowna, BC – Munnin’s Post
April 26 – Vancouver, BC – The Rickshaw Theatre
April 27 – Victoria, BC – V-Lounge

Track Listing:
1. Hammer And Hand (6:42)
2. Chrome Eternal (6:40)
3. Infidels (6:39)
4. The Machine (5:16)
5. Dying Tomorrow (8:52)
6. The Dark Turn (5:43)
7. Mankind Commands (7:14)
Album Length: 47:09

For more info:
Official Website: https://www.westofhell.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestofHell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westofhell
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WestofHell

About:

West of Hell is a band that delivers a unique form of heavy metal with a wide range of influences from power, death and prog metal to thrash, groove and classic metal. Band members first connected in the mid-2000s in West Auckland, New Zealand. Andrew Hulme (drums), Ivan Vrdoljak (guitars), and Sean Parkinson (guitars) started practicing together and soon found a bassist in Jordan Kemp. As they honed their skills, without a vocalist, the decision was made to relocate as a group to a larger market.

In 2009, they moved to Vancouver, BC, Canada. Still, in search of a vocalist, they were eventually led to Chris ‘The Heathen’ Valagao, frontman of Zimmers Hole. With Valagao on board (vocals) and a complete set of songs ready to record, Spiral Empire was released in 2012 via Reversed Records, followed by a tour in New Zealand and extensive touring in Canada. Valagao, using his experience as a cinematographer and SPFX artist, produced and directed two music videos for the tracks “Faceless the Droids” and “Water of Sorcery.”

Although the members had hoped to progress as a band and remain based in Canada, unfortunately, it wasn’t viable for some. Ivan left the band in early 2011 and Andrew left in 2014, both returning to NZ. Kris Schulz, a key figure in introducing the band to Valagao, was approached to join the band in 2014. His guitar playing and personality brought an exciting new twist to the band’s sound. With drummer Paul Drummond stepping in as a committed member, West of Hell has its strongest line-up to date. In conjunction with touring in support of sophomore album Blood of the Infidel, writing fresh new music for the band’s third album is well under way. The evolution of West of Hell’s sound continues!

West of Hell is:

Chris Valagao – Vocals

Sean Parkinson – Lead Guitar

Kris Schulz – Lead Guitar

Jordan Kemp – Bass
Paul Drummond – Drums

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“Blood Of The Infidels enhances every aspect of their previous effort, upping the technical wizardry; improving the songwriting; trimming the fat and generally crafting one of the best albums of 2019. I’m not even kidding, this record keeps me coming back for more and more – and providing something new with every listen.” – 9.5/10 – Metal Observer

“Those melodies, those vocals (honestly, the guy is from Zimmers Hole who are one of my favorites based both on the music and his excellent voice). The whole package is a wonder to behold and I’m only one-track in. Instant attention grabber!” – Cult Metal Flix

“This band is just something else, I tell ya! The instrumentation is quite a beast. A hard, thrashing vibe engulfs this heavy metal riffamaggedon with both a technical and shred spirit. Thrash, traditional heavy metal, shred and a bit of technical metal all coexist and thrive. The rhythm section by itself is something to hear and the guitars, well, they will make you bang your head, of course. You have to hear this singer. You don’t hear singers like this every day! Strong powerful singing, and raging screams that sound good.” – Metal Bulletin
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0 SYLENT STORM Unleash NWOTHM Music Video “Patriots of Metal”

March 15, 2019
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· Music News · Sylent Storm

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Montreal, QC – March 15, 2019

For fans of Tokyo Blade, Leatherwolf, Haunt, Omen, Witchkiller, Obsession, Warrior

SYLENT STORM Unleash NWOTHM Music Video “Patriots of Metal”

Debut Self-Titled EP Out Now!

L-R – Rich Psonak (drums), Jack Costa (guitar), Jym Harris (lead vocals), Michael Ian Brisbane (lead guitar & backing vocals, Mike Pugh (bass & backing vocals)

Photo Credit: Shaun Barrentine Photography

Sylent Storm, ripping traditional heavy metal from Medford, USA will be premiering their video single ‘Patriots of Metal’ taken from self titled EP (2018); exclusively on the NWOTHM FULL ALBUMS YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/fbYFt0GX3Q4.

Following in the footsteps of bands such as Cauldron, Enforcer and Night Demon, Sylent Storm goes back to the sound of classic heavy metal that is reminiscent of the early New Wave of British Heavy Metal. They released their melodic and catchy self-titled debut in December of 2018.

The video for ‘Patriots of Metal’ aims to give watchers a sense of nostalgia, an urge to pound their fist, bang their head and have fun with catchy, exciting-sounding metal again.

“[It’s] exactly how I feel. Heavy metal is timeless and placeless, to me. We are all in a worldwide family brought together by the love of this one thing that’s important to us. I am patriotic toward heavy metal the way a person can be patriotic to their country. They will bravely fight for it and stand up proudly to those who oppose it. It’s our call to arms, sort of rallying the troops.” – Jym Harris (vocals)

Sylent Storm has confirmed several live dates where fans can expect an engaging performance, but for those unable to make to see them live, a tour edition cassette will be released, which includes ‘Patriots of Metal’ and bonus live tracks. A full-length album has been confirmed with a planned release late in 2019.

NWOTHM fans, especially those with an interest in Toyko Blade, Enforcer, Leatherwolf, Haunt and Omen can catch Sylent Storm performing live on the following dates:

March 22 – Midway Music – Salem, OR w/ Perseverance & Morbid Fascination
March 23 – Empire Music Hall – Yreka, CA w/ HellaMetal & Insanity’s Reign
March 29 – Johnny B’s – Medford, OR w/ Hardway Bend & Chains Of Belmont
April 26 – Heavy Metal Brewing Co. – Vancouver, WA w/ Arcana & Soul Grinder
April 27 – Eastside Bar & Grill – Portland, OR w/Anatoray & AxeCrack
May 3 – The Bamboo Room – Medford, OR w/ Back Alley Authority, Dead Leslie & Hyper Sloth
May 18 – Sound Lounge – Grants Pass, OR w/ Somewhere Between, Felony Flats & Insanity’s Reign
May 24 – Boatnik – Grants Pass, OR w/ Dokken
June 7 – Josephine County Fairgrounds Grants Pass, OR w/ Lita Ford & Kip Winger
August 30 – Sound lounge – Grants Pass, OR w/ Gravewitch & Attic

Track Listing:
1. Eye of The Storm (4:30)
2. Patriots of Metal (4:08)
3. Witches’ Blood (4:30)
4. The Axeman (4:26)
5. Betrayal (6:01)
6. Gaelic Storm (4:30)
EP Length: 28:08

For more info:
Official Website: www.sylentstorm.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sylentstormmetal
Twitter: www.twitter.com/SylentStorm
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcx3FoFqWL9MQYrHiSMIY0A
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sylentstormmetal

Bio:

Formed by lead vocalist (and then drummer) Jym Harris, along with guitarist James Lind, and bassist Matt Foster, Sylent Storm was born in Medford Oregon on March 2013. Over the next few years, the trio played dozens of shows around Southern Oregon with notable acts like Raven, Unleash the Archer, Spellcaster and Night Demon.

The band recorded their self-titled EP in early 2015, but as members parted ways, the project was left unmixed until 2018. With the growing popularity of the New Wave Of Traditional Heavy Metal, Doug Hill at Medford’s 60 Psycho Hum Studios mixed and mastered the six-track release. A physical CD was released by Stormspell Records in December of ’18 and shortly thereafter, the self-titled EP made several “Best Of 2018” lists.

As favorable reviews/mentions appeared in music publications, interest in the band began to grow. With Foster retiring from music and Lind focusing primarily on vocals in a new project, a different lineup moved forward. As of early 2019, the critically acclaimed EP has gained a moderate following in the NWOTHM community, and a video for the song “Patriots Of Metal” will be released in March. With tour dates announced, new songs are being fine-tuned for a full-length release later in the year.

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0 BLACKGUARD Unleash New Single “By My Hand” ft. Kittie’s Morgan Lander + New Album “STORM” Coming 2019

March 8, 2019
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· BLACKGUARD · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 8, 2019

BLACKGUARD Unleash New Single “By My Hand” ft. Kittie’s Morgan Lander + New Album “STORM” Coming 2019

First Show In Four Years In Toronto

March 22 – Coalition – Toronto, ON w/ Crimson Shadows

The northern lords of symphonic melodic-death metal are back!

8 years since the release of their last album “Firefight”, BLACKGUARD have released “By My Hand”(featuring Morgan Lander of Kittie), the first single for their upcoming album “Storm”.

“This has a been a very long time coming, but we’re all elated to finally share with you our first single from ‘Storm’. We have no shame in saying this album is by far our best/heaviest/fastest/bla bla bla, you’ve heard it all before, but sooner than later everyone is going to know why we feel this way. We’d like to send a huge thank you to Morgan Lander of Kittie for doing an amazing job on the chorus of this song, hopefully, she can make it out to a show or two to perform it with us.”

Listen to “By My Hand” at https://youtu.be/DQOxKqFMrAI

Track download and album pre-order available on Bandcamp here.

The band recently broke their long hiatus to announce their first show in four years on March 22nd in Toronto with longtime friends Crimson Shadows and Borealis at Coalition.

“STORM” will be the band’s first album in 8 years and fourth overall. The group will release the record independently on a surprise date in the coming weeks.

The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by longtime producer and former BLACKGUARD keyboardist Jonathan Lefrançois-Leduc at Silver Wings Studio in Montreal.

The video for “By My Hand” was created by Chris Kells (The Agonist) of FTB Visuals and Artwork by Rainsong Design.

Show Dates:
March 22 – Toronto, ON – Coalition

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/blackguardband

About:
Blackguard broke into the international scene with their 2009 sophomore album Profugus Mortis(Sumerian/Nuclear Blast records) and their 2011 follow up Firefight (Victory Records). They quickly gained a reputation as a dominating live act and relentless touring machine, participating in 18 national tours in 5 years playing with Epica, Sabaton, Deicide, Finntroll, The Summer Slaughter tour, Pagan Fest, Kamelot and many more.

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0 Brace Yourself For SLUDGEHAMMER’s Brutal Track “No Control” Off Upcoming Album “Antechamber”

March 7, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Sludgehammer

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Montreal, QC – March 7, 2019

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

Brace Yourself For SLUDGEHAMMER’s Brutal Track “No Control” Off Upcoming Album “Antechamber”

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

Photo Credit: Deborah Lawrence

Toronto’s SLUDGEHAMMER are ready to pummel the masses with their forthcoming album “Antechamber” ready to destroy eardrums on April 12, 2019.

Heavy and groovy, SLUDGEHAMMER delivers the goods with astounding precision and the confidence of a world-class band. The first single “No Control”, with its ferocious drumming that collides with equally aggressive riffs and vocals, is a solid introduction to the pummeling album that “Antechamber” promises to be.

“The whole process has been trial by fire. We bring what we have to the table and if it fits our signature blend then we roll with it. Over the years from our first release until now, our sound has matured quite well and it’s all thanks to the support and input from our fans and friends that have kept us going down the right path thus far. We can only hope to keep pleasing who we do with our albums while bringing in a new level of fan base due to our more well rounded and heavy-yet-easy listening style.”

Fans around the world, especially those with an ear for Decapitated, Pantera, Lamb Of God, and Cannibal Corpse can dig into the single now and wait for the rest of “Antechamber” on April 12, 2019.

“No Control” – https://youtu.be/er53knWtqrM

Album pre-order here.

Metalheads moshing in Ontario will be able to experience the SLUDGEHAMMER madness live on the following dates:

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

BIO:

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

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

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0 Metal Injection Premiere ACCURSED SPAWN’s Infectious Video “The Virulent Host”

March 6, 2019
by Asher
· Accursed Spawn · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 6, 2019

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

Metal Injection Premiere ACCURSED SPAWN’s Infectious Video “The Virulent Host”

Announce Ontario / Quebec Show Dates

Brutal Debut Album “The Virulent Host” March 22 via PRC Music

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

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

Set to unleash their debut infection “The Virulent Host” on March 22, 2019, via PRC Music, the band is spreading their virus of extreme metal with the new music video for the album’s title track via MetalInjection.net.

“The Virulent Host grapples with a hypothetical human extinction, told from the perspective of the last person on earth. It is one of our favorite songs on the album and always gets people moving in the pit. Joe and James from Dark Moon Productions did a fantastic job with the video, and Capital Rehearsal Studios was gracious enough to let us take up not one, but both sides of the building.” – Adam Pell (vocals/guitar).

Watch “The Virulent Host” at the following link: http://www.metalinjection.net/video/accursed-spawn-release-blistering-video-for-the-virulent-host

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

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

Album pre-order available on iTunes, Amazon, PRC Music Store.

ACCURSED SPAWN‘s first single “Bhopal ’84” can be heard at https://youtu.be/0CQ0bcf7vkU

Show Dates:
March 23 – Rimouski, QC – Spect’Art Rimouski-Salle Desjardins-Telus (PRC Music Metal Bash Showcase) – info
March 30 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf – (Album Release Show) – info – w/ Bookakee, A Scar For The Wicked, Messora
April 12 – Quebec City, QC – Le D’Auteuil – info w/ The Flaying (CD Release Show), Spirit of Rebellion
May 3 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar (PRC Music Metal Bash Fest) – info

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Death Metal Worth Its Salt” – Yell! Magazine

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

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0 Mexico’s CIRROSIS Releases New Music Video “The Daydreamer’s Nightmare”

March 5, 2019
by Asher
· Cirrosis · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 5, 2019

For fans of Fear Factory, Carcass, Cynic, Pestilence, Morbid Angel

Mexico’s CIRROSIS Releases New Music Video “The Daydreamer’s Nightmare”

New Album In 20 Years “The Collector of Truths” Out In 2019

L-R Tavo Ramirez (Drums) – Francisco Chucky Oroz (guitar) – Sir OZ (Vocals) – Photo Credit – Rafa G

Mexico’s CIRROSIS have just released their latest music video for their next single “The Daydreamer’s Nightmare” off their upcoming album “The Collector of Truths” due out later in 2019. The album is the band’s second studio release and first in English to follow their debut Spanish language album “Reciclando Desesperación” released 20 years ago in 1999.

Watch “The Daydreamer’s Nightmare” at the following link: https://youtu.be/OuNAjN73Xpc

The video was directed by Carlos Hermosillo and showcases the band’s mix of death and thrash, suitable for fans of Fear Factory, Morbid Angel and Pestilence. The band has been lurking in the shadows and with Grammy-nominated producer Francisco ‘Chucky’ Oroz playing guitar they are finally ready to return to the underground metal scene and prove they can still write fast and technical music.

Even after 20 years, CIRROSIS is still in demand and they are looking forward to satisfying their longtime fans and impressing new ones.

Vocalist Sir Oz comments:

“Fans will hear a more versatile and technical Cirrosis, it’s organized brutality and non-pretentious songs. There are songs that seem to have an insane competition of virtuosity, we respect that, but we seek to offer a good song, heavy but structured songs. However, this does not mean that fans are not going to find technical aspects in our album; actually, they are going to find it a lot.”

CIRROSIS‘ first single off “A Better Place To Hate” featuring Kevin Talley (Dying Fetus, Suffocation, Chimaira) can be heard at the following link: https://youtu.be/L7wfo2qjUgE

Track Listing:
1. Asfixia
2. Nowhere … But Here
3. Kill My Name
4. The Art of Breathing
5. Resistencia
6. A Better Place to Hate
7. The Daydreamer´s Nightmare
8. I’m The Universe

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/crsmetalband
https://twitter.com/cirrosisband

BIO:

CIRROSIS is a death metal band from Sonora, Mexico, formed in 1991 with the name Cirrosis by Francisco ‘Chucky’ Oroz and Sir Oz, being the only original members in the current lineup. Due to their technical capacity they incorporated early progressive elements and melodic solos, CIRROSIS quickly gained notoriety in the local and national scene. Their live performances were characterized by their intensity and fury, soon becoming a cult band. In 1996, Joseph Lev joined the band and they recorded their first demo “La Tierra de la Adicción”. In 1999, CIRROSIS entered the studio and recorded the album “Reciclando Desesperación”, with lyrics exclusively in Spanish.

In 2001, CIRROSIS decided to break up, so the members could continue with their personal and professional projects. In 2014, Concreto Records decided to reissue the album “Reciclando Desesperación” describing it as “the maladaptive sound that disturbed a style in Mexico that can give lessons to current and modern bands”.

20 years later, CIRROSIS is releasing their second studio album “The Collector of Truths” which will be released in 2019.

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0 Armstrong MetalFest Announces 2019 Line Up w/ Origin, Nekrogoblikon & more!

March 1, 2019
by Asher
· Armstrong Metal Fest · Music News

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Montreal, QC – March 1, 2019

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Instagram | Youtube | AMF Merch Online Store

Armstrong MetalFest Announces 2019 Line Up
w/ Origin, Nekrogoblikon, Betraying The Martyrs, Wake & more!

Western Canada’s Armstrong Metal Fest reveals its 2019 line-up for its 11th annual mountain moshpit taking place on July 12th and 13th at the Hassen Arena in Armstrong, BC. A gathering like no other in the Okanagan Valley, Armstrong Metal Fest brings forth a horde of metalheads for camping and headbanging over two days. This year’s line up features headliners ORIGINwho will unleash onto the masses a full-blown sensory assault of tight, taut, and technical death metal amplified by flashes of grindcore and groove along with goblin tyrants NEKROGOBLIKON plus an onslaught of over 30 bands that includes Parisian extreme metallers BETRAYING THE MARTYRS, WAKE, ENTHEOS, Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2018 Champions CENTURIES OF DECAY and Slovenia’s WITHIN DESTRUCTION (full line up listed below).

“I’m super excited about our line-up this year, we’ve got some of my drumming heroes in Origin and Entheos, the super fun Nekrogoblikon, our first opportunity to have some bands from overseas in Betraying The Martyrs and Within Destruction, a few of our brothers from the states, and so many killer bands from around Western Canada. Our original dream of bringing the European metalfest feel to Canada is really taking shape, and I’m so grateful to still be a part of this.” comments Bretton Melanson, President of West Metal Entertainment, co-founder of AMF.

Tickets are only $135 CAD and on sale at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/tickets/

All tickets provide general admission and grant access to the festival grounds, thrash wrestling, camping area and arena from 11:00 AM PST on Friday, July 12, 2019, until 12:00 PM PST on Sunday, July 13, 2019. Free camping is included. At the door price will be $175 CAD.

For day passes, please check out the FAQ for information and pricing: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/about/faq/

Armstrong Metal Fest 2019 Line-Up:
Origin (Kansas/California/New York)
Nekrogoblikon (Los Angeles, CA)
Betraying The Martyrs (Paris, FR)
WAKE (Calgary, AB)
Entheos (Santa Cruz, CA)
Within Destruction (Slovenia)
Centuries of Decay (Toronto, ON)
Sentinels (New Jersey)
Odinfist (Armstrong, BC)
Apprentice (Vancouver, BC)
Apollyon (Kelowna, BC)
Road Rash (Vancouver, BC)
Pound (Seattle, WA)
Arkenfire (Kelowna, BC)
Widow’s Peak (Calgary, AB)
Nomad (Enderby, BC)
Exterminatus (Vancouver, BC)
Tessitura (Edmonton, AB)
Gross Misconduct (Vancouver, BC)
Truent (Maple Ridge, BC)
Obsidian (Vancouver, BC)
Death Machine (Kelowna, BC)
The Myopia Condition (Red Deer, AB)
League of Corruption (Vancouver, BC)
Arctos (Edmonton, AB)
Hazzerd (Calgary, AB)
Kleaver (Prince George, BC)
Conniver (Kamloops, BC)
Liberatia (Courtenay, BC)
The Vth Circle (Vancouver, BC)
Indecipherable Noise (Peachland, BC)
Disturb The Dead (Devon, AB)

2019 Early Entry:
Want to grab your favourite camp spot and beat the rush of metalheads? Guests are welcome to arrive Thursday after 11:00 AM PST.

2019 Camping and Parking: All tickets include tent camping. You are welcome to sleep in your vehicle, RV or trailer. Traveling in an RV? Make sure to reserve your spot so you’re guaranteed a spot that includes water and power hookups: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/contact/rv-reservations/

Online Support: If you are experiencing any technical issues with placing your ticket order, please email AMF at webmaster@wmentertainment.ca and they will respond as soon as possible with a solution.

Volunteers Wanted:
If you are interested in being part of AMF’s 2019 volunteers and receiving the benefits of a free general admission ticket along with being part of making this festival possible, please inquire at https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/get-involved/.

About:
For 10 years running, West Metal Entertainment and Armstrong Metalfest has not only fostered the talent of hundreds of local bands but brought in well-known, international acts to the sleepy, little Canadian town of Armstrong, British Columbia.

Each year up to 700 metalheads from Canada and USA descend into the picturesque Okanagan Valley and under the blistering sun they spend 3 days camping, taking in over 30 bands, participating in wrestling events and scavenger hunts and catching up with their metal family.

The festival has seen such renowned headliners as Kataklysm, Cattle Decapitation, Archspire, and Beyond Creation as well as emerging artists from across North America. At the end of the revelry, the festival disappears without a trace, leaving the landscape as pristine as it has always been.

West Metal Entertainment is a non-profit society that not only puts on Armstrong Metal Festival every year in Armstrong, B.C., but gives bands opportunities to play different venues throughout the region including all ages shows, to encourage musical passion in kids as well as adults.

What the press is saying:

Kelowna Now: Armstrong Metal Festival Co-founder reflects on a decade of metal – Video Interview here.

CHBC – Global Okanagan: Metalheads celebrate a decade of gathering in Armstrong – Video Interview here.

“In the past, metalheads had to travel to Germany to experience the rush a big festival, such as Wacken Open Air. But local headbangers decided to bring that feeling home with Armstrong Metalfest.” – Vernon Morning Star

“Go Big or Stay at Home: Armstrong has that welcoming feeling for a rock show.” – The Valley Voice

“To witness such a gathering of talent is an absolute privilege, and for that fact alone, I will certainly be returning to Armstrong Metal Fest.” – Beatroute BC

“This festival is now going to be my yearly must-go-to event and if you’re a metal head that hasn’t attended or a curious metal voyeur, do yourself a favour and check it out, you will not regret it.” – Abort Mag

“The Armstrong Metalfest is one such event and has grown from its initial, humble beginnings seven years ago to be a regular mainstay, with its south-central BC location making for a popular summertime destination for fans and bands alike.” – Decibel Mag

Named one of the out-of-town music festivals worth the trip by The Vancouver Sun

“For metalheads, this is a great vacation where groups of all sizes can enjoy their favourite musical genre in a fun, energized environment. Not to mention, the camping!” – The Permanent Rain Press

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Armstrong MetalFest – http://www.armstrongmetalfest.ca
Calgary Metalfest – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Days of The Dead – https://www.facebook.com/DaysOfTheDeadRD
Farmageddon Open Air – http://www.farmageddon.ca
Loud As Hell – http://www.loudashell.com
Metalocalypstick – http://metalocalypstickfest.rocks
Metallion – http://www.facebook.com/metallionfestival

Sponsors / Partners:

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Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com

Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com

PureGrainAudio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com

Rancho Vignola – http://www.ranchovignola.com