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0 SYLENT STORM Unleash NWOTHM Music Video “Patriots of Metal”

March 15, 2019
by Asher
· 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
by Asher
· 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:

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 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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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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WCMFA:

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

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0 Northern Quebec’s BACKSTABBER Premiere Album Stream “Conspiracy Theorist” via Metal-Rules

February 14, 2019
by Asher
· Backstabber · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 14, 2019

For fans of Kataklysm, Hypocrisy, Decapitated, Deicide, At The Gates

Northern Quebec’s BACKSTABBER Premiere Album Stream “Conspiracy Theorist” via Metal-Rules

Debut Album “Conspiracy Theorist” Out Feb 15, 2019

L-R: Patrick Gagné (Drums), Christian M. Thériault (Guitars & Vocals), Éric Séguin (Bass & Back Vocals)

From the darkness of Northern Quebec, Canada, Rouyn-Noranda’s BACKSTABBER will be unleashing their debut album “Conspiracy Theorist” this Friday, February 15, 2019. The 10 track album is a fierce full-length that encompasses themes about scandals, critiques of mainstream media and conspiracies such as hollow Earth. Remaining old school, there are no clean vocals or breakdowns here, just a solid and mature death/thrash metal album, with good flow and clear thought in the tracks and compositions.

Teaming up with Metal-Rules.com, BACKSTABBER is premiering the full stream for their debut album before its official release.

Vocalist/guitarist Christian M. Thériault adds:

“‘Conspiracy Theorist’ is an album that’s meant to open your mind about the way the world revolves around us as it offers a new perspective on many issues that we see in our lives.”

Listen to “Conspiracy Theorist” at https://www.metal-rules.com/2019/02/14/northern-quebecs-backstabber-premiere-album-stream-conspiracy-theorist-via-metal-rules-com/

Album CD order and download available worldwide as of February 15th, 2019 through Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, and all major online retailers.

Track Listing:
1. Inaugural Address (1:18)
2. Whistle Blower (2:46)
3. No Privacy (3:35)
4. Subterranean (3:26)
5. Ink Spill (3:19)
6. The Hum (1:55)
7. My Disclosure (3:32)
8. Geo Engineering (3:37)
9. Banksters (4:06)
10. Conspiracy Theorist (4:50)
Album Length: 32:28

BACKSTABBER is:
Christian M. Theriault – Guitars & Vocals
Eric Seguin – Bass
Patrick Gagne – Drums

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/BackStabberMetal
https://www.instagram.com/backstabber_metal

BIO:

Hailing from Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada, Backstabber is a formidable death/thrash metal trio inspired by conspiracies, new technologies, philosophy, and history. Covering a vast number of themes throughout their music, Backstabber can be likened to a ‘loose cannon’ with no foreshadowing of what direction they will take next, musically.

Starting with themes and gradually adding riffs, drums, bass and finally vocals, they pride themselves on complimenting their compositions with energetic and interactive live shows, the entire reason for them writing their music.

Eager to bring raw and fierce metal to the ears of listeners, Backstabber has recorded their first full-length “Conspiracy Theorist” set to be released February 15, 2019.

Backstabber has shared the stage with Cattle Decapitation, Depths of Hatred, First Fragment, Ending Tyranny, Insurrection, Blinded by Faith, Aepoch and more.

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0 Debut Canadian Dates: IMONOLITH ft. Members Threat Signal, ex-Devin Townsend Project, ex-Fear Factory

January 28, 2019
by Asher
· Imonolith · Music News

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Montreal, QC – January 28, 2019

IMONOLITH Announce Debut Canadian Show Dates

Featuring former and current members of
Devin Townsend Project, Threat Signal, Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory, Methods of Mayhem

Debut Single ‘Hollow’ Out Now!

Show Dates:
February 23 – Vancouver, BC @ The Red Room – info
March 1 – Calgary, AB @ Dickens – info
March 2 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room (Temple) – info

IMONOLITH, the new metal powerhouse featuring vocalist Jon Howard (Threat Signal, Arkaea), drummer Ryan ‘RVP’ Van Poederooyen (Devin Townsend Project), guitarist Brian Waddell (Devin Townsend Project), bassist Byron Stroud (Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory), and second guitarist Kai Huppunen (Methods of Mayhem, Noise Therapy) announce they will be performing their three debut shows in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton.

“We’re all looking forward to our first 3 live shows ever with, Imonolith. Vancouver on Feb 23rd, Calgary on March 1st and Edmonton on March 2nd. It’s a new chapter for us all. It’s an exciting time, especially when you’re playing music that you love and created with good friends. The show itself is going to be energetic, powerful and something to look forward to, in every city we play. We collectively have so much live experience from touring the world over the years, through the past bands we played in. We plan on using all that experience to put on one hell of a show every night with, Imonolith. We can’t wait for that first date!” says drummer Ryan ‘RVP’ Van Poederooyen.

IMONOLITH recently made an unforgettable entrance with their debut single, “Hollow”, which can be experienced via their brand new music video here: https://youtu.be/57tcysG4QgY

“Hollow” can also be streamed/purchased via https://imonolith.lnk.to/HollowPR.

“Hollow” serves as the perfect introduction to IMONOLITH, a band whose mission is simple: to write the heaviest riffs, the biggest hooks, and most monstrous grooves. Given the impressive pedigree of each player, they do exactly this and more.

Recorded and produced by Brian Howes and Jay Van Poederooyen (Nickelback, Chris Cornell, Airbourne, Hinder, Daughtry) at Van Howes Studios in Los Angeles, California, “Hollow” is immediately setting the bar high and the best is yet to come.

Ryan ‘RVP’ Van Poederooyen comments:

“’Hollow’ is a song about the personal battles we all can face internally. Social pressures and self-expectation can drive you to a point of feeling hollow inside if you don’t meet specific standards in your mind. The song itself actually has a positive message built into it. It’s not about feeling hollow, it’s more about preventing that hollow feeling that any one of us can develop through negative thinking and limited beliefs.”

Fans can expect many surprises as they unveil more music. RVP continues:

“As for ‘Hollow’, musically it represents the catchier side of IMONOLITH’s music. We have varying influences spread throughout the band and we don’t like to play just one style of music. We have a more metal crushing side, a catchier radio side and then music that fits in-between our heavy and catchier vibes. We always aim to make IMONOLITH’s overall sound diverse and interesting. Most of all, we’re always focused on trying to write a great song, no matter if it’s heavy or catchy.”

IMONOLITH was officially formed in February 2018 by drummer Ryan ‘RVP’ Van Poederooyen and guitarist Brian Waddell, although the pair started writing their own brand of heavy music in 2015 whilst playing together in the Devin Townsend Project. RVP and Waddell then went on to recruit vocalist Jon Howard, bassist Byron Stroud, and second guitarist Kai Huppunen, completing a fearsome line-up. The Canadian quintet has since written a mass of highly diverse material, which appeals to everyone from the metalhead to the radio rock fan, and everyone in between.

Since teasing demos and video clips online, IMONOLITH has amassed a dedicated legion of supporters worldwide, and with the release of the new single, their following is set to expand by the thousands. With their first run of shows throughout Canada announced and big international plans in the pipeline, 2019 is set to be a huge year for IMONOLITH.

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/imonolithband
https://www.instagram.com/imonolithband
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0 BLACKGUARD Announce New Album “STORM” Coming In 2019 + First Show In Four Years In Toronto March 22nd

January 21, 2019
by Asher
· BLACKGUARD · Music News

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Montreal, QC – January 21, 2019

BLACKGUARD Announce New Album “STORM” Coming In 2019 + First Show In Four Years In Toronto

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

Seminal Canadian melodic death/folk metal band BLACKGUARD announces their first show in over four years as well as their plans to independently release their long-awaited fourth studio album “STORM” in 2019 to follow their 2011 full length “Firefight” on Victory Records and 2009’s “Profugus Mortis” released on Sumerian and Nuclear Blast.

The band made the following announcement via their facebook page.

“It is with great pleasure that we can finally start sharing with you our plans for this year! We will be playing our first show in four years at Coalition in Toronto on March 22nd with CRIMSON SHADOWS (Napalm Records) and BOREALIS (AFM Records)! This will be one hell of a fun show with some of our oldest friends so come out and make this a night no one will forget.

Details / pre-order info for our new album “STORM” will be revealed in the coming weeks and of course, some new music for everyone to sink their teeth into. It’s been a long time coming, but we’re finally here so stay tuned!

We would like to take this time to thank all of you from the bottom of our black hearts for your continuing support for this musical entity that has been such a huge part of our lives for so long. This next chapter in our history is a return to our roots, we’re going at this alone again without the shackles of business obligations that brought us to the brink in the past. This is a labor of love beyond the typical metrics of “success” or “failure” and sharing this piece of us with you is our apotheosis.

And finally, for those who don’t know how this all began….

Our out of print first record “So It Begins…” under our original name “Profugus Mortis” is now available for download on our Bandcamp page (https://blackguardmtl.bandcamp.com/album/so-it-begins-5) for 5$. It’s a trip to hear the band’s evolution to what we are now and we hope you will enjoy this glimpse into our history.

Thank you all.

BLACKGUARD”

Show Dates:
March 22 – Toronto, ON – Coalition

Music video – Firefight (off “Firefight” on Victory Records (2011) – https://youtu.be/JEuPbDOFxow

Album Streams “Profugus Mortis” and “Firefight”:

– https://open.spotify.com/artist/6babBcPlEkSZCsXKf7wFnD

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

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0 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announce 2019 Battle Rounds

January 8, 2019
by Asher
· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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Montreal, QC – January 2019

MetalBattle.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announce 2019 Battle Rounds

National Final In Calgary

One Unsigned Canadian Band To Play Wacken Open Air 2019

National Final Winner Will Receive $2,000 CAD Towards Travel!

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.

One band to rule them all! Going on its sixth year, Wacken Metal Battle Canada returns to present one unsigned Canadian band to conquer hundreds and perform at the world’s largest metal festival, Wacken Open Air. The 2019 line up includes Sabaton, Parkway Drive, Demons & Wizards, Powerwolf, Airbourne, Rose Tattoo, Within Temptation, Meshuggah and many more. Full details here.

The first batch of battle rounds and bands can be found listed below with more to be announced at a later date. This will also be 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.

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.

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

Let’s Get Ready To Rumble!

Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2019 Battle Rounds (listed by date):

(Note: All other bands to be announced at a later date.)

Fri, January 18, 2019 – Toronto, ON – Bovine – Event info here.
Bands: Mokomokai (guest headliner), The Slyde, Hounskull, Superchucker

Fri, January 25, 2019 – Toronto, ON – Coalition – Event info here.
Bands: Profaner (guest headliner), Experiment Specimen, Chainfall, Psychotic Pulse

Fri, January 25, 2019 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar – Event info here.
Bands: BornBroken, Insade, Jericho, Ritual Master, Iohseres, The Altruist

Weds, January 30, 2019 – Calgary, AB – Dickens – Event info here.
Bands: Dethgod, Fjell Thyngor, Path To Extinction, Sicks

Thurs, January 31, 2019 – Ottawa, ON – House of Targ – Event info here.
Bands: Triple Murder, The Aphelion, Lycanthro, Peronicus

Thurs, February 7, 2019 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room (Temple) – Event info here.
Apollo Spitfire, Haxor, Rising Sun, Within The Fury

Sat, February 9, 2019 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern – Event info here.
Bands: Pythonic, Rebirth, Bones To Dust, Augurium, Diehearted

Sat, February 16, 2019 – Hamilton, ON – This Ain’t Hollywood – Event info here.
Bands: Full Dead, Northshroud, Deciphering The Pale, Cecile Monique

Weds, February 20, 2019 – Calgary, AB – Dickens – Event info here.
Bands: Balrogath, Burning Effigy, Subsume, SYRYN.

Thurs, February 21, 2019 – Ottawa, ON – House of Targ – Event info here.
Bands: Messora, Infrared, Sovereign Council, Cycle Twelve

Saturday, Feb 23rd – Source de la Martinière – Quebec City, QC – Event info here.
Bands: Daedalean Complex, La Corriveau, Hatalom, Above The Grey

Thurs, February 28, 2019 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room (Temple) – Event info here.
Malicious Intent, Sol Runner, Ravage Red, Where Sickness Thrives, Myopia Condition

Bands: Daedalean Complex, La Corriveau, Hatalom, Above The Grey

Fri, March 1, 2019 – Halifax, NS – The Seahorse – Event info here.
Bands: Black Moor, Dumpster Mummy, Hitman, Novichok

Sat, March 2, 2019 – Toronto, ON – Rivoli – SOUTHERN ONTARIO FINAL – Event info here.

Weds, March 6, 2019 – Calgary, AB – Dickens – Event info (coming soon).

Sat, March 9, 2019 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub – Event info here.
Bands: Electric Druids, Liberatia, Krypteia, Forever Frost

Sun, March 10, 2019 – Vancouver, BC – The Red Room – Event info here.
Bands: Kayas, Crnkshft, Damsel, Hunting Giants, Ophelia Falling, Age of Entitlement

Fri, March 15, 2019 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar – QUEBEC FINAL – Event info (coming soon).

Sat, March 23, 2019 – Hard Luck, Toronto, ON – EASTERN CANADA FINAL – Event info (coming soon).

Sat, March 23, 2019 – Kelowna, BC – Muninn’s Post – Event info here.
Bands: Northern Steel, Eden Echo, Arkenfire, Apollyon, Death Machine

Sun, March 24, 2019 – Vancouver, BC – The Red Room – Event info here.
Bands: Apprentice, Alice Hardy, Fallen Stars, Road Rash, Desert Merc, Blackwater Burial

Weds, March 27, 2019 – Calgary, AB – Dickens – Event info (coming soon).

Friday, April 26, 2019 – Calgary – Dickens (CALGARY FINAL) – Event info (coming soon).

Sun, April 28, 2019 – Vancouver, BC – The Red Room – BC FINAL – Event info here.

Sat, May 25, 2019 – Calgary, AB – Dickens – NATIONAL FINAL – Event info (coming soon).

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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