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0 Northern Quebec’s BACKSTABBER Offers Free Download “No Privacy”; Debut Album “Conspiracy Theorist” Out Feb 15, 2019

January 4, 2019
by Asher
· Backstabber · Music News

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Montreal, QC – January 4, 2019

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

Northern Quebec’s BACKSTABBER Offers Free Download “No Privacy”

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 assaulting BACKSTABBER are sharing their fury with a FREE download of their single “No Privacy”off their forthcoming debut album “Conspiracy Theorist” set to be unleashed on 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.

“‘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.” says vocalist/guitarist Christian M. Thériault

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.

Their single “No Privacy” is a brutal track focusing on the pervasive usage of metadata collection and their multiple applications merged with quantum analyzing.

The band explains further:

“‘No Privacy’ focuses on the fact that privacy is almost gone with metadata. It makes you question the difference between privacy and liberty. We also explore the possibilities of analyzing metadata with quantum computers and the creation of real-life simulation programs like Sentient World Simulation and their implications in real life. If you can create a real-time virtual reality with quantum computers collecting and analyzing metadata, that program could run simulations of almost everything and in the end, it could guess the future with an unbelievable level of certainty.”

Download the track for free at https://backstabbermetal.bandcamp.com/track/no-privacy.

Music Video – “Subterranean”:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/BackStabberMetal/videos/1601838696546658/

“Conspiracy Theorist” will be available worldwide as of February 15th, 2019 through Bandcamp and iTunes.

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 OLKOTH Ft. Members From (Nile, Rapheumets Well, Xael) Unleash Debut Single ‘Imperfect Reanimation’

December 7, 2018
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· Music News · Olkoth

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Montreal, QC – December 7, 2018

OLKOTH Ft. Members From (Nile, Rapheumets Well, Xael) Unleash Debut Single ‘Imperfect Reanimation’

Self-Titled Debut Album Coming 2019

A fresh and haunting approach to death metal comes in the form of OLKOTH, a new project founded in South Carolina by guitarist Zach Jeter, bassist Brad Parris (Nile), drummer Joshua Ward (Rapheumets Well, Xael) and guitarist Hunter Ross (Rapheumets Well).

They are set to release their debut, self titled album early in 2019 and to entice the masses they offer their first single and video ‘Imperfect Reanimation’.

Coined as dynamic, cold and haunting, inspiration for the band grew from elements of the occult, history of war and corruption, and Lovecraftian fiction. The single is a ferocious exhibition of the power, speed and unbridled aggression that OLKOTH will quickly be reputed for.

Listen to the debut of ‘Imperfect Reanimation’ via Decibel Magazine at the following link: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2018/12/07/track-premiere-olkoth-imperfect-reanimation/

Jeter tells listeners what they can expect from the upcoming album:

“Our unique blend of styles and approach to writing we believe will be well received. Our goal is to bring a newness and originality that will be a breath of fresh air in the death metal community.” He continues to explain their new single and future plans: “we will give the fans a taste of the sheer brutality we incorporate as well as the dynamic changes and atmosphere within our music. With further releases we will expand on that style and show our unique mix of violent riffs and diverse emotional themes.”

The single was produced and mixed by Joshua Ward and Zach Jeter at Elder Verse Studio.

For fans of Vader, Morbid Angel, Emperor, Dark Funeral and Belphegor.

For more info:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/OlkothBand
Instagram – @Olkoth_official

BIO:
Olkoth was formed in Columbia, SC in 2016 by guitarist/songwriter Zach Jeter. The band’s music and themes are inspired by the occult, Lovecraftian lore, mythology and corruption throughout history. In 2018, Olkoth was joined by Brad Parris (Nile) on bass, Joshua Ward (Rapheumets Well, Xael) on drums and Hunter Ross (Rapheumets Well) on guitar.

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0 LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Announce Tour Dates w/ A SOUND OF THUNDER + New Music Video “Death Dealer”

December 5, 2018
by Asher
· Lords of The Trident · Music News

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Montreal, QC – December 5, 2018

For fans of Dream Evil, Unleash the Archers, Iron Maiden, Dio

LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Announce Tour Dates w/ A SOUND OF THUNDER

New Music Video “Death Dealer”

Limited Edition Blood Red Vinyl For New Album ‘Shadows From The Past”

Top L-R Lords of the Trident Current Line Up
Master Hercule “Herc” Schlagzeuger (Lead Drums) | Baron Taurean Helleshaar (Lead Guitar) | Fang VonWrathenstein (Lead Vocals) | Asian Metal (Lead Guitar) | Pontifex Mortis (Lead Bass)
Photo Credit – Mary Sweeney

LORDS OF THE TRIDENT announce their first quest of 2019 will be for “The Metal, Spikes, And Chicken-Fried Steak Tour” with A SOUND OF THUNDER. The metal warriors will be performing four dates kicking off the first in Cincinnati on January 17th and wrapping up the crusade in Atlanta on January 20th. The tour is in support of LORDS OF THE TRIDENT‘s 7th studio album “Shadows From The Past” released this past August. Album stream can be heard on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Youtube.

Vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein comments:

“Your LORDS are prepping for battle – and our friends A Sound of Thunder are joining in the fray! We’re excited to escape the cold and bathe in the blood of our enemies in the South-East! Along the way we’ll be joining forces with other worthy bands such as Mega Colossus, Automaton, Siegelord, and more! Bar your doors, shutter your windows, and prepare for a metal pillaging unlike you’ve ever experienced before!”

Tour Dates:
Jan 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Urban Artifact *(LOTT only)
Jan 18 – Charlotte, NC – The Milestone – info
Jan 19 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
Jan 20 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade – info

In additional news, the band recently released their limited edition Blood Red Vinyl for “Shadows From The Past”, which is a dual vinyl, 45RPM that comes with a Gatefold Booklet with artwork/lyric insert along with a 320kbps MP3 download card. It is exclusively available on the band’s website here.

“This is our FIRST vinyl release, and we’re incredibly excited to finally have this available! Fun fact: since this is the first press, instead of red dye, we used the blood of the unworthy who were slain at our concerts! Gives it a little extra touch!” says vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein.

Digital stream and download of “Shadows From The Past” is available on the band’s website here plus iTunes and Amazon.

Video – “Death Dealer” here.
Video – “Tormentor” here.
Video – “Burn It Down” ft. Unleash The Archers vocalist Brittney Slayes here.
Video – “Reaper’s Hourglass” here.
Video – “Zero Hour” (360 Degree VR) here.
Drum Playthrough – Reaper’s Hourglass” here.

For more info:
http://www.lordsofthetrident.com
http://www.facebook.com/LordsOfTheTrident
http://www.twitter.com/LordsOfTrident
http://instagram.com/lordsofthetrident

BIO:

Since climbing out of a volcano in 2008, shrouded in metal and ash, Lords of the Trident have gone to battle on many stages across the USA, playing and headlining a plethora of festivals and have an admirable arsenal of recordings in their inventory. The Lords of The Trident have released three full albums: “Death or Sandwich” (2009), “Chains on Fire” (2011), “Frostburn” (2015) , three EPs: “Plan of Attack” (2013), “A Very Lords of the Trident Christmas” (2014), “Re:Quests” (2015), and two live DVDs, along with numerous compilation singles.

Their live shows include medieval costumes, pyrotechnics, confetti cannons, guitars set ablaze, and of course, excellent technical musicianship that challenges the standard for how live music should be experienced. Citing influences such as Iron Maiden, Scar Symmetry and Judas Priest, and embracing lyrical themes inspired by great battles, conquests, dragon-fighting, virtual reality, and out-of-control robots Lords of the Trident dish out face-melting power that is enjoyed by fans of all races and classes.

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“Overall this album keeps the fighting spirit alive and well! The band is tight, the sound and production quality of the album is solid; The Lords Of The Trident is truly a band on the rise, and there is no question as to why.”- OVERDRIVE Music Magazine

“This is some solid power-metal, along the lines of Kamelot, complete with soaring, technical leads with just a dash of prog…I love me some gallops, and this track (Reaper’s Hourglass) is chock-full of them. Drummer Master “Herc” Hercule Schlagzeuger boasts impressive stamina, following the gallops on the guitar throughout the entire song while holding down solid snare and cymbal work.” – Gear Gods

“Shadows From The Past is a fun and well-executed power metal album.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“Lords of the Trident epitomize the spirit of USPM on “Death Dealer,” with fast and exciting riffs, strong tenor vocals, and a healthy dose of fantasy nerdery.” – Toilet ov Hell

“I think Lords Of The Trident could be a welcome addition to the European festival circuit, bringing fun and great music. This is a entertaining album, musically very enjoyable, lyrically funny and a good production. Time for Lords Of The Trident to sail the European shores.” – Lords of Metal

“Melody and harmony drive Lords of the Trident sonically – and this is prime US traditional metal for those who love the genre and want something new to treasure.” – Dead Rhetoric

“Lords Of The Trident has the uncanny ability to fuse both power and groove into their heavy metal. Bang your head, do windmills if you still have the hair to do so, or tap your toes, the Lords have their heavy metal rock groove going.” – Dangerdog Music Reviews

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0 OF HATRED SPAWN (ft. Members/Ex-Members of SKULL FIST/ANNIHILATOR) Announce Debut Album

December 4, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Of Hatred Spawn

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Montreal, QC – December 4, 2018

For fans of Deicide, Dying Fetus, Cannibal Corpse, Job For A Cowboy (Ruination-era), Decapitated

OF HATRED SPAWN (ft. Members/Ex-Members of SKULL FIST/ANNIHILATOR) Announce Debut Album

L-R: Matt Collacott (Vocals) | Remy Tartaglia (Guitars) | JJ Tartaglia (Drums) | Oscar Rangel (Bass)

Photo Credit – Mikey Wheeler

The latest blistering death metal entity Of Hatred Spawn have announced the release date for their self-titled debut album, which will be out worldwide December 21st, 2018 on Boonsdale Records. The band’s studio and live line-up consists of JJ Tartaglia (Skull Fist) on drums, his brother Remy Tartaglia on guitars, Oscar Rangel (ex-Annihilator) on bass and Matt “Coldcuts” Collacott on vocals. The project is the first-ever collaborative offering by the Tartaglia brothers and holds great promise and expectations within the metal community around the world.

The band delivers an old-school death metal sound in the vein of old Morbid Angel, Decapitated, Cannibal Corpse, Deicide, Ruination-era Job For A Cowboy, while staying true to the modern trends of today’s extreme metal. Super low-tuned guitars, guttural vocals, blast beat drumming, odd-time signatures, and tempo shifts create the atmosphere for Of Hatred Spawn’s demonic sound. The lyrical themes tell stories of plagues, slavery, darkness and the balance of evil.

Main songwriter Remy Tartaglia comments:

“The music is very aggressive and the lyrics are written from an evil standpoint, from the perspective of a demonic entity or being. This is an exercise in creative theatricality which provides depth to the art form. My aim is to immerse the listener into the sound and story of the songs, like a good book movie or video game. Some may also find the sound and themes to be empowering providing strength and comfort during consumption. The music has this effect on me and it is my intention to covey this feeling, to have listeners feed off the music’s aggression in a positive way.”

Watch Remy Tartaglia shred in the band’s latest guitar playthrough for their single “Severed Limb Convulsion”.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/3h8yDv6N9hc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ofhatredspawn/videos/1999239270165161/

Album pre-order available on Boonsdale Records here.

Digital and stream will be available on all major platforms as of December 21st, 2018.

Advance CD copies of the album will also be made available at the exclusive album release show happening December 7th at Coalition in Toronto, ON. Full details can be found here.

Track Listing:
1. Overture (1:36)
2. Global Dehumanization (3:38)
3. Nest Of Vipers (4:57)
4. Severed Limb Convulsion (3:30)
5. Plaga (5:34)
6. Nocturnal Swarm (4:06)
7. God Of Wrath (5:27)
Album Length: 28:50

Of Hatred Spawn is:
Matt Collacott (Vocals)
Remy Tartaglia (Guitars)
JJ Tartaglia (Drums)
Oscar Rangel (Bass)

For more info:
http://www.boonsdalerecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/ofhatredspawn
https://www.instagram.com/ofhatredspawn
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0 Bravewords Premiere: OMINOUS ECLIPSE Are ‘Breaking The Chains’ With New Lyric Video

December 4, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Ominous Eclipse

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Ottawa, ON – December 4, 2018

For fans of Gojira, Amon Amarth, Children Of Bodom, Death, Revocation

OMINOUS ECLIPSE Are ‘Breaking The Chains’ With New Lyric Video

New Album “Sinister” Out Now!

L-R- James Close (Guitar/Vocal), Graham Murphy (Guitar/Vocal), Ryan Clements (Bass), Jeremiah Marshall (Drums) – Photo Credit: Max Southwood

Drawing their inspiration from a wide variety of genres, OMINOUS ECLIPSE is a brutal quartet that create a unique hybrid sound with death metal being the main aspect combined with elements of thrash, groove, black, melodic, etc. Unleashing their sophomore album “Sinister” this past September, the band have put together a new lyric video for their track “Breaking The Chains” premiered on Bravewords.com.

Watch it now at the following link: http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-ominous-eclipse-premieres-breaking-the-chains-lyric-video

For those in the Ottawa area, OMINOUS ECLIPSE will be performing on December 11th opening for The Faceless, Rings of Saturn, Vales of Pnath and more at Mavericks. Full details here.

“Sinister” is now streaming at the following link: https://youtu.be/PWKEeTguj-w

Plus available on Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and Spotify.

Music Video – “Sinister” – https://youtu.be/ZkCr2u_wHfs

The band comments:

“There’s no concept or theme on this album so all the songs have different meaning. The title track itself divulges into the inevitable end to humanity and potentially the world with it. It discusses the issues around the globe and also addresses the ignorance and selfishness of those indirectly affected by the chaos. It has a strong “United We Stand, Divided We Fall” theme in regards to how people can turn their backs on those in need in order to save their own skin, which ironically will lead to our end as it causes people to turn on each other. Musically for this album, you will notice we have evolved from the first release and have moved away from thrashy overtones to become more diverse including more heavily stated melodic and technical with a solid groove and death foundation.”

“Sinister” follows their 2015 debut full length “End Of Days” and EP “Beyond The Apocalypse” released that same year. Active since 2014, OMINOUS ECLIPSE is a very ambitious band passionate about writing and playing extreme music. They have already shared the stage with the likes of Revocation, The Agonist, Kalmah, Archspire, Incantation, Vesperia, Beyond Creation, Rivers of Nihil to name a few.

Show Dates:
Dec 8 – Peterborough, ON – Southside Pizzeria – info
Dec 11 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks – info

Track Listing:
1. Death By Dissection (6:13)

2. Sinister (5:00)

3. Spiral Into Insanity (4:16)

4. Lost At Sea (8:02)

5. No Redemption For The Damned (6:43)

6. Breaking The Chains (5:50)

7. The Horde (7:25)

8. Eye Of The Raven (6:41)
Album Length: 50:14

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/ominous.eclipse
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“Their new song “Spiral Into Insanity” has a strong death metal foundation, including very melodic leads, but there’s more than enough groovy thrash inspiration and even a hint of black metal there. ” – Decibel Magazine

“a game changing release for Ominous Eclipse that places them center stage for my pick of the best Canadian Metal release this year….Every track stands strongly on its own, thanks to the band’s immense talent and flawless production. Ominous Eclipse is a band that carries the banner for the N.W.O.C.D.M. with pride and distinction. Out September 14th on all streaming platforms, I would recommend Sinister to fans of Death, Iron Maiden, Infernal Majesty and Gojira.” – Hellbound

“Demonstrating their ability to blend genres within metal to create a compelling album, this is an impressive sophomore delivery. Each track brings something different and feels refreshing even after multiple listens.” – Splice Magazine

“‘Sinister’ is a high-energy track launched by heartless riff jabs, ear-scouring string squeals, and neck-snapping drumwork. The vocals come for your throat, too, in an effusion of heartless roars and face-scraping shrieks, and the song is accented by flurries of spidery, darting fretwork and by a pair of flashy, fluid, but demented solos. It becomes a thrashing gallop, but without becoming any less venomous in its delivery.” – No Clean Singing

“The crowd was stellar at Mavericks, where each of the four bands were well represented by their fan bases. Opening on the night were Ominous Eclipse, whose chunky, frantic thrash metal din was led by their howling frontman. Largely drawing from their 2015 album End of Days, the four-piece pounded through six songs, tackling tracks like “Pestilence,” Abandoned” and the album’s particularly solid title track. Helping to limber the crowd for the chaos to come, they called for a “wall of death” in the confines of the club and the fans delivered, clearing the centre of the floor before the opposing sides barrelled into one another, bodies flying everywhere.” – Exclaim! (Live Review opening for Kalmah April 2016)

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0 Reminder – Wacken Metal Battle USA 2019 – Band Deadline Dec 2nd

November 20, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle USA

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November 2018

MetalBattleUSA.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Metal-Battle.com

Reminder – Wacken Metal Battle USA 2019 – Band Deadline Dec 2nd

One Band To Conquer Them All & Play Wacken Open Air 2019

For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info). For the third year, Wacken Metal Battle USA is returning to America and will be hosting qualifying rounds in select cities across the nation. The national champion of those battles will perform at 30th edition of the festival taking place from August 1st – 3rd, 2019 in Wacken, Germany. The 2019 line up for Wacken Open Air includes Sabaton, Parkway Drive, Demons & Wizards, Powerwolf, Airbourne, Rose Tattoo, Within Temptation, Meshuggah and many more. Details here.

Unsigned bands interested in participating for 2019 battles, can apply at the following link until December 2, 2018 at 11:59PM PST: https://metalbattleusa.com/apply/

How it works:
Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will move forward to the American national final in Los Angeles on May 25th, 2019. The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the 30th edition of Wacken Open Air, and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.

Rules:
https://metalbattleusa.com/rules/

Battles will be held in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Corpus Christi, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Orlando, New York City, and Chicago with more to be announced.

Promo Trailer:
Youtube – https://youtu.be/E_xjt8Qp3TE
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/metalbattleusa/videos/210507646036564/

Last year’s battles saw the best from over 50 competing bands from the Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Orlando, San Diego and Los Angeles areas. Crowned champions were Anaheim’s VOICES OF RUIN (pictured below) whom performed a beast of a set at the 2018 Wacken Open Air.

2018 – WMBU Winner
VOICES OF RUIN (Anaheim, CA) – http://www.voicesofruin.com

2017 – WMBU Winner
CORPSE HOARDER (Philadelphia, PA) – https://www.facebook.com/CorpseHoarder/
Live at Wacken 2017 – https://youtu.be/Qy9qkb6Fmc8

For more info on Wacken Metal Battle USA, please visit these links:

Official Website: http://www.metalbattlusa.com

For more info on international battle, please visit: http://www.metal-battle.com

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

About:

Wacken Metal Battle USA 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 the USA 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 USA will perform at the 2019 festival taking place from August 1st-3rd.

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0 EPK – Hellnite – Midnight Terrors (LP)(2019)

October 29, 2018
by Asher
· EPKs · Hellnite

Hellnite – Midnight Terrors (LP)(2019)

For fans of Kreator, Slayer, Havok, Skull Fist, Carcass, and Death

Release Date: February 12, 2019

Label: Sliptrick Records

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L-R – Konnor Miskiman (bass), Paolo Belmar (vocals and guitar), Ryan Payne (drums)

Photo credit: Kefikim Design – Photographer: Kafir Judas

SHORT BIO:
Hellnite is a heavy metal project that was founded in 2010 in Mexico City by Paolo Belmar (vocals and guitar) originally playing covers of early influences, heavyweights including Metallica, Anthrax and Megadeth. In 2011 and 2012 they began experimenting with various sounds and playing local events in their home city and their recognizable, heavy original music in the style of Kreator, Slayer and Death was lapped up by fans. The first EP “Manipulator” was debuted in 2013 and shortly after, the band ultimately dissolved and Belmar moved to Canada. A metal fan from a young age determined to keep his project going, Belmar continued to work on the project in his new home of Edmonton, Canada. Working diligently, he performed all the parts for the second album, “Midnight Terrors” which will be released in February 2019. Dauntlessly carrying on, Hellnite now has a full lineup to play live and has been bringing their music to metalheads across Canada and plans to unleash the third album to compliment “Midnight Terrors” is underway.

LONG BIO:
Hellnite is a heavy metal project that was founded in 2010 in Mexico City by Paolo Belmar (vocals and guitar) with schoolmates Luis Mora (ex-bass) and Mauricio Salas (ex-drums). They originally started off playing covers of their early influences, heavyweights including Metallica, Anthrax and Megadeth. A year later, they recruited Luiz Guzman (rhythm guitar) to the band and their sound began to narrow into an authentic form that would see them creating heavy original music in the style of Kreator, Slayer and Death. In 2011 and 2012 they began experimenting with various sounds and playing local shows, conventions, festivals and other events in their home city and their recognizable, heavy songs were lapped up by fans. The first EP “Manipulator” was debuted in 2013 and shortly after, Guzman parted ways with the band leaving Hellnite to become a power trio. Writing started for the next release but the band ultimately dissolved not long after and Belmar moved to Canada. A metal fan from a young age, determined to keep his project going, Belmar continued to work on the project in his new home of Edmonton, Canada. Working diligently, he performed all the parts for the second album, “Midnight Terrors” which will be released in February 2019. The full length paranormal and sci-fi themed concept album proves the growth of the project and leads the way for future releases as Belmar hints: “It’s basically an open door to the next stage of this project. I have been working on this album since 2014, and the next album will be completely different. This album I think will be well received from people who are into oldies and classic metal, I want to provoke curiosity; my purpose is to catch people’s attention so they can follow the next movements of the band, which are going to be a little bit twisted in comparison with Midnight Terrors.”

Dauntlessly carrying on, Hellnite now has a full lineup to play live and has been bringing their music to metalheads across Canada and plans to unleash the third album to compliment “Midnight Terrors” is underway.

Hellnite – Midnight Terrors (LP)(2019)
Release date: February 12, 2019
Record label: Sliptrick Records

Tracklisting
1. Projection
2. Phantom Force
3. Spirits Prevail
4. Beasts from the Deep
5. Thrash of the Living Dead
6. Darker than Black
7 Stage on Fire
8 The Necromancer
9 Midnight Terror

Sales link:

Album credits

All songs and lyrics were written by Paolo Belmar, Mauricio Salas and Luis “Chaps” Mora
Produced by Paolo Belmar
Mixed by: Jon Harris at Rock Metal Studios
Mastered by: Lasse Lamert at LSD Studios
Album Artwork by: Alex Camacho at Inner Brush Studio

Available on Spotify, ITunes, Amazon, Google Play, iHeartRadio

Album Band Line Up

Paolo Belmar – Vocals, guitars, bass and programmed drums

Live Band Line Up

Paolo Belmar – Vocals and guitar
Ryan Payne – Drums
Konnor Miskiman – Bass

Discography:

Midnight Terrors – Full-Length (2019)

Manipulator – EP (2013)

Shared the stage with

Makina, IntoxXxicated, Strike Master, Cerverus, and Winter Heaven

Festivals and Tours
Expo Ttuajes Mexico City (2014)
Rabid and Dirty Fest (2014)
Six Flags Mexico (2012)

0 Band Submissions Now Open For Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2019; One Unsigned Canadian Band To Play Wacken Open Air 2019

October 23, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 23, 2018

MetalBattle.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Band Submissions Now Open For Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2019

One Unsigned Canadian Band To Play Wacken Open Air 2019

Free Download – Vol 5. Compilation featuring over 3 Hours of Canadian Metal – here.

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.

Year six of these battles is a very exciting one because for the first time, Wacken Metal Battle Canada will be expanding to St. John’s, NL and Halifax, NS to make the competition officially coast to coast. Full list of participating regions listed below.

ON – Toronto
ON – Hamilton
ON – Ottawa
QC – Montreal
QC – Quebec City
SK – Saskatoon
AB – Calgary
AB – Edmonton
BC – Vancouver/Lower Mainland
BC – Island
BC – Interior
NL – St. John’s
NS – Halifax

In addition to the expansion to the East coast, Wacken Metal Battle Canada will be hosting the 2019 national final for the first time in Western Canada. The host city will be Calgary, AB, moving it from Toronto, ON, where the national final has been held for the last 5 years.

Wacken Metal Battle Canada organizer JJ Tartaglia comments:

“I think these new changes for 2019 will be a big help in keeping the Metal Battle Canada exciting for both the bands and the audience. The idea of moving around the national final has been tossed around for a while now, so holding the finals in Calgary this year will be a refreshing twist on the structure. And the East Coast! As a Maritimer myself, I couldn’t be happier with the addition of Halifax and St. John’s, now making these events truly coast to coast.”

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. International prizes listed below plus more info can be found here.

Winners of the International Wacken Metal Battle will receive cash and other prizes (2019 prizes still to be announced)

2018 Prizes were the following:

1st Place
– Slot to play at the Full Metal Holiday Festival in Mallorca including flight and accommodation
– 5000€ from the Wacken Foundation and more!

2nd Place
– 4000€ from the Wacken Foundation and more!

3rd Place
– 3000€ from the company Pohl-Boskamp and more!

4th Place
– 2000€ from the Wacken Foundation and more!

5th Place
– 1000€ from the Wacken Foundation and more!

Bands interested in participating in 2019 battles can apply at http://www.metalbattle.ca

Deadline to submit is Dec 21st.

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 the 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.

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0 Band Submissions Open For Loud As Hell 2019 Line Up – Western Canada’s Decibel Breaking Metal Fest

October 22, 2018
by Asher
· Loud As Hell Festival · Music News

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Montreal, QC – October 22, 2018

Band Submissions Open For Loud As Hell 2019 Line Up – Western Canada’s Decibel Breaking Metal Fest

Aug 2-4, 2019 – Drumheller, AB @ Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds

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Western Canada’s decibel breaking heavy metal festival LOUD AS HELL have opened band submissions for their 2019 line-up being hosted in Drumheller, AB from August 2nd to 4th at the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds. For the last 7 years, Loud As Hell has been presenting one of the loudest Western Canadian metal festivals with non stop headbanging, moshing and camping over 3 days. The party gets so loud that even the dinosaur fossils come back to life!

Last year’s 2018 edition saw another sold out event with FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, INTO ETERNITY, ARCHSPIRE, NINJASPY, WEST OF HELLalong with the over 40 other bands that performed and annihilated the pilgrimage of metalheads from across Canada.

Bands interested in performing on the 2019 line up can submit their application at the following link: https://www.loudashell.com/bands

Deadline to apply is Dec 1, 2018.

About:
The 2019 edition will see LOUD AS HELL celebrating its eighth consecutive year presented by Semchuk Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations. LAH always work their hardest to deliver the best lineup in the West ready to melt your face off. Featuring over 40 bands from across Western Canada and beyond, you won’t want to miss any of it. And don’t forget about their freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors and dinosaurs!

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0 EPK – TrollWar – Oath Of The Storm (LP) (2018)

October 15, 2018
by Asher
· EPKs · Trollwar

TrollWar – Oath Of The Storm (LP) (2018)

For fans of Wintersun, Ensiferum, Finntroll, Amon Amarth, Luca Turilli

Release Date: November 16, 2018

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“The whole record is an adventure; the sequencing flows well from song to song and is bumpered nicely by an intro that sets the mood, plus an outro that gently brings things to a close, returning the listener safely back to their respective realities. At the end of the day, I definitely think Trollwar is onto something here; they are proudly waving the folk-metal banner and are destined for big things.”

”The vocals are abrasively savage, and the swirling keyboard melody is like ear heroin. I can’t help myself — the song pushes too many buttons for me to resist.” – No Clean Singing

“OATH OF THE STORM has a wave of well-written catchy songs, good production, lots of intensity and power as well, which is something some of the other bands lack. TrollWar is a pretty appropriate name for this enjoyable act and OATH OF THE STORM is one of the more intense Folk Metal albums out this year.” – Metal Rules

“All the songs on this LP are FAR better than anything else I have heard from the band.” – Butterflyman

”the tracks are face smashing and memorable with enough layers to satisfy even the most tech savvy of you folksters”…….”It’s hard to necessarily give you specifics other than multiple layers of instrumentation, blast beats, keys and symphonic touches with shredding guitar and vocals.”- Folk Metal.NL

”Epic, yet down to earth, beautiful yet destructive, these are all things that embody Trollwar” – Two Guys Metal

”The 7-piece band plays a mixture of epic black metal, melodic death metal and folk metal, influenced by the big names of the genre” – Metal Soundscapes

TrollWar – Oath Of The Storm (LP) (2018)
Distribution: CD Baby
Release Date: November 16, 2018

Track Listing:
1. Intro (1:47)
2. Summoning (6:12)
3. Into Shadows (4:40)
4. The Forsaken One (3:47)
5. In Defiance (5:00)
6. Hymn For The Vanquished (4:43)
7. Forgotten (5:36)
8. Omens of Victory (4:28)
9. Home of Forbidden Lore (5:24)
10. Shores of Madness (5:03)
11. Winter’s Night (5:15)
12. Outro (3:02)
Album Length: 55:01

Sales links: Bandcamp | Apple Music | Amazon | CDBaby | BigCartel

Album Credits:

All songs were written and performed by Trollwar
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy) at The Grid Studio
Album Artwork by Nicolas Francoeur (Vorace-Art)

Available on Spotify, ITunes, and Bandcamp

Album and live line-up:
Yanick Tremblay (drums)
Mathieu Chauvette (guitar)
Steeve Jobin-Fortin (guitar)
Keven Villeneuve (bass)

Jonathan Mathieu (accordion)
Simon-Pierre Fortin-Leclerc (vocals)

SHORT BIO:

Hailing from Alma Québec, Trollwar combine the best elements of folk, melodic death and black metal into something vital, potent and uniquely their own. Building on the foundations created by the likes of Finntroll and Amon Amarth they forge fiery folky metal that is unique and complex.

Since starting their quest in 2011, they have leveled past their folk roots and have taken a darker, more powerful path becoming more versatile and utilizing more inspiration from bands such as Wintersun and Luca Turilli. The symphonic and power metal elements continue to shine amongst the harshness of the folk and black metal with themes pulled from the works of Tolkien and Lovecraft.

Playing with a myriad of heavy hitters such as Kalmah, Alestorm and Arkona and with an inventory of well-received releases: ‘Bloodshed Forges’ EP (2011); ‘Earthdawn Groves’ LP (2013); and ‘The Traveler’s Path’ EP (2017); Trollwar are working mightily to forge a new LP ‘Oath of the Storm’ for 2018, that will feature their trademark ‘symphony, brutality, darkness, ambiance, and power!’.

LONG BIO:

A fierce war party of long term friends with a passion for LARP events and festivals, TROLLWAR consists of Steeve Jobin-Fortin (guitar), Yanick Tremblay (drums), Mathieu Chauvette (guitars), Keven Villeneuve (bass), Simon-Pierre Fortin-Leclerc (vocals) and Jonathan Mathieu (accordion).

Eager to etch their mark on the metal scene, their live shows are full of the brutality and energy that each one of them brings to the stage, albeit often times, in close quarters:

“Live, the listener can expect something epic! 6 metalheads banging their head offs and playing the instrument they like the most. Epic breakdowns and melodies, pretty good entertainment in general. It’s harder to move on the stage when you are 6 and you play in small venues, but don’t fool yourself. It won’t keep the energy from being thrown in your face from the stage.”

Playing with a myriad of heavy hitters such as Kalmah, Alestorm and Arkona and with an inventory of well-received releases: ‘Bloodshed Forges’ EP (2011); ‘Earthdawn Groves’ LP (2013); and ‘The Traveler’s Path’ EP (2017); Trollwar are working mightily to forge a new LP ‘Oath of the Storm’ for 2018, that will feature their trademark ‘symphony, brutality, darkness, ambiance, and power!’.

Discography:

Oath of the Storm LP (NEW) (2018)
Distrollbar Split (2017)
The Traveler’s Path EP (2017)
Omens of Victory Single (2016)
Earthdawn Groves LP (2013)
Bloodshed Forges EP (2011)

Shared Stage with:
Kalmah, Alestorm, Arkona, Seth, Necronomicon, Beyond Creation, Aeternam, Vesperia, Gone in April, Les Bâtards du Nord, Valknatch, Valfreya, Nordheim, Sanguine Glacialis.

Tour Dates & Festivals

FEQ (Festival d’été de Québec), QC (2017)
INNERFEST, Saguenay, QC (2015)
SAGUENAY Viking Fest, Saguenay, QC (2015)
MTL Viking Fest – Montréal, QC (2014)
QC Viking Fest – Austin, QC (2013)
Hellfest Lanaudière, Mandeville, QC (2012)
Bildofest, La Baie, QC (2011)

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