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0 NEWS: Feb 27 – Edmonton – Farmageddon Fundraiser With Mongol, Tyrant, Black Collar, Ravage Red

  • January 23, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Farmageddon

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Montreal, QC – January 2014

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Feb 27 –  Edmonton – Farmageddon Fundraiser With Mongol, Tyrant, Black Collar, Ravage Red

Western Canada’s Loudest Open Air Metal Fest Returns June 11 – 14

2015 Band Applications – http://www.farmageddon.ca/bands

Volunteer Application – http://www.farmageddon.ca/volunteer 

Pre-Sale Tickets – http://www.farmageddon.ca/tickets 

Video Teaser – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNWDl13kWQo 

     Some of Edmonton’s finest metal bands are teaming up with Revolver Productions to help raise money for Farmageddon 2015, Western Canada’s loudest open air metal festival that will be hosting its third annual edition from June 11-14 in Ryley, AB (80 KM East of Edmonton) with a line up of over 30 bands from across the country and beyond..

Last year’s festival saw Havok headline with a powerhouse line up that included Wretched, Sanktuary, Ironstorm, Psychotic Gardening, Death Toll Rising, Scythia, Kyoktys and many more.

The fundraiser will be taking place on February 27th at Rendez Vous in Edmonton. There will be ticket giveaways to the fest plus much more swag to win!

Presently Farmageddon is taking submissions from bands interested in performing at the festival at the following application link here. Deadline to apply is Feb 15, 2015. In addition, the festival is looking for volunteers. Applicants can apply here.

Expected 2015 Attendance: 1000-1500, 2014 attendance: 700

Event Details:

Date: February 27, 2015

Venue: The Rendezvous Pub, 10108 149st NW

Admission $10

Doors: 8:00 pm

Bands: 9:00 pm
Revolver Productions
https://www.facebook.com/revolverproductionscanada

With

Farmageddon Open Air
http://www.farmageddon.ca

Presents

Mongol (Devon, AB)
https://www.facebook.com/MongolCanada

Forged in the frozen bowels of Devon, Alberta, by members, Tegri, Zev, and Bourchi. The folk metal act “Mongol”, pays homage to the Mongolian Empire of old. Blending heavy melodic riffs, with an array of folk instruments, and Asian harmonies, Mongol creates a sound that stands apart from any other Folk Metal band.

Tyrant ( Edmonton, AB)
https://www.facebook.com/tyrantcanada

Tyrant is a five-piece heavy metal band hailing from the small town of Gibbons, Alberta. Influenced by bands like Metallica, As I Lay Dying, Lamb of God, and Sylosis, the band combines modern metal with classic thrash metal. Tyrant’s melodic lead lines, shredding solos and powerful screams create high-energy songs, which bleed into their live show. Tyrant’s live performances include heavy music, lots of head banging, and usually at least one member of the band in the crowd moshing.

Black Collar ( Srpuce Grove, AB)
https://www.facebook.com/BlackCollarBand

Black Collar has a straight up fucked up kind of metal brand that they bring to every show. With a metal sensation that feels like its straight out of the 90’s along side bands like Pantera and Exodus. you will find it hard not to throw down to their tunes while they are on stage.

And

Ravage Red
https://www.facebook.com/RavageRedBand
DEBUT SHOW**

Ravage Red will be making this their Debut show and what a show to play. Ravage Red is a five-piece metal band from the surrounding Edmonton area. Thrash, groove, and overall aggression from Mike (drums), Spencer (guitar), Cody (guitar), Lucas (bass) and Billy (vocals) will leave you no option but to bang your head!

About:

Farmageddon Open- Air was conceived in 2012 by Tyson Travnik whom is recognized in the Alberta metal scene through sound engineering duties and promotional services. After noticing the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise, Travnik wanted to re-create the intimate setting and host a festival with no internal borders in the Edmonton area.

After two very successful years, Farmageddon Open Air has proven to be one of the most prestigious metal open-air festivals in Canada with quality production that has been highly regarded by bands and patrons alike. The festival falls into a special category with Travnik setting goals of bringing in top-shelf bands that rarely, if ever play Canada. The costs of doing so are reflected in the ticket price with maximum attendance numbers not being something on the agenda. Keeping an intimate setting between the bands and their fans along with growth of the metal sub-culture to aid in promoting some of the hardest working bands in the country is at the forefront of Farmageddon’s priority.

Each year, the festival has hosted over 30 bands, with the request reaching as far as Europe and Asia. Farmageddon prides itself in only selecting the bands that the organizers feel have proven themselves worthy of the festival. This is not based on show attendance figures, but rather by judging the work ethic of the band throughout the previous year. With many new features and additions planned for Farmageddon 2015, organizers are pushing forward to double the attendance numbers from 2014.

Pre-sale tickets info:

For 2015, FARMAGEDDON is an ALL AGES event. The festival strongly suggests that patrons under the age of 18 be under supervision of a guardian over the age of 18. Adults will be issued separate wristbands permitting access to the licensed area. NO ACCESS WILL BE PERMITTED TO THE LICENSED AREA WITHOUT VALIDATION OF GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID! NO EXCEPTIONS!

FARMAGEDDON offers 2 different festival passes for 2015.

DIABLO ($50.00) – A single day pass, only redeemable at the festival grounds on Friday, June 12 2015.

HELLRIDER ($100.00) – 3 days, and 2 nights of heavy metal insanity! Also includes a special souvenir waiting for you at the festival! ALSO includes free admission to any of our warm-up shows in Calgary, Red Deer, or Edmonton on June 11th 2015.

Upon online purchase, tickets will be mailed out, starting Feb. 31 2015 until May 1 2015. They will also be available at the following locations during the same dates:

The Rendevouz Pub (Edmonton)

Blackbyrd Music (Edmonton)

The Soundhouse Guitar & Record Shop (Red Deer)

Lord Nelson’s Bar and Grill (Calgary)

Or call Excalibur Productions at 780-245-0849 to arrange delivery!

FARMAGEDDON ARE CURRENTLY OFFERING A LIMITED NUMBER OF 100 HELLRIDER 3 DAY PASSES AT 20% OFF! THESE WON’T LAST LONG, SO GET ‘EM WHILE THEY’RE HOT!

Camping Registration:

Camping with tents is included with all festival pass purchases, however due to limited space, RV camping is very limited, and will be subject to a $80.00/night fee. The RV must be registered and the fee be paid using the following form, before the vehicle will be admitted into the grounds. If you have not registered, and pre-approved before you arrive to the festival grounds, you will NOT be permitted on the grounds.

For more info on Farmageddon, FAQ’s, please visit http://www.farmageddon.ca/faq/ 

2014 BILL:
Havok
Wretched
Dark Forest
Sanktuary
Psychotic Gardening
Death Toll Rising
Tyrant’s Demise
Eyam
Without Mercy
Scimitar
Scythia
Vile Insignia
Kyoktys
Gatekrashor
Kryosphere
Eye Of Horus
Mortillery
Ironstorm
Moosifix
Bloated Pig
Armifera
Witch Of The Waste
Monarch Sky
Druidus
Skymir
Hazzerd
Cryptosis
Gales Of Avalon
Mongol
Riot City
Display Of Decay
After Earth
Demise Without Reason
Grendel’s Awakening
Last Horizon
Idolatry
Bleed

Media Partners:

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Canadian Death Metal – http://www.facebook.com/CanadianDeathMetal

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

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

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0 NEWS: Drummer Sean Lang Offers FREE DOWNLOAD of ‘Dyatlov’ From Prog Metal Project SEVEN YEAR STORM

  • January 23, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Sean Lang · Sean Lang (Drummer) - Seven Year Storm

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Montreal, QC – January 23, 2015

EP PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

RIYL (Recommended If You Like) – Chimp Spanner, Planet X, Animals As Leaders, Cloudkicker

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Drummer Sean Lang Offers FREE DOWNLOAD of ‘Dyatlov’ From Prog Metal Project SEVEN YEAR STORM

EP ‘Aion I’ Due Out Feb 24th 

FREE DOWNLOAD – ‘Dyatlov’ – https://sevenyearstorm.bandcamp.com/track/dyatlov-single 

Seven Year Storm – Aion I – Teaser – http://youtu.be/LNSJpSOB7iw 

Limited Edition CD pre-order – https://sevenyearstorm.bandcamp.com/album/aion-i

     Seven Year Storm, the Vancouver-based instrumental progressive metal band created by freelance drummer / instructor Sean Lang with added support from guitar-wizard and good friend Dean Lamb (Archspire) is offering fans a FREE song download of ‘Dyatlov’ from‘Aion I’, the first of two EPs set for release in 2015.

“This is the first single off of ‘Aion I’, entitled “Dyatlov.” It features Dean Lamb of Archspire on lead guitar, and I’m proud to finally release it. I’m making it available for free, so please share it around! ‘Aion I’ drops February 24th.”

To get your free download, please visit the following link here.

Pre-order for a limited edition CD here.

To watch a teaser video for ‘Aion I’, please visit the following link here.

seven year storm - aion i - teaser

Track Listing: Aion I

1. Morphogenesis 4:58

2. Dyatlov 4:28

3. Virtue 4:30

4. Nazca Lines 5:23

5. Blue Car Syndrome 6:47

EP Length: 26:08

About:

Initially never planning to release his music compositions beyond the borders of just song writing, freelance drummer / instructor Sean Lang was urged by his circle of musician friends whom heard his material to take his creativity to the next level.

The outcome is Seven Year Storm, which showcases Lang’s unique sound, music arrangements written entirely by him plus guitarist Dean Lamb (Archspire) whom handles all of the mind-bending guitar leads and solos. Everything comes together into songs that are tight and heavy, melodic and groovy, technical yet memorable.

To get these works of art off the studio floor, Lang launched an Indiegogo campaign (video can be viewed here) to raise the necessary investment to complete the first collection of songs, which will be released in 2015 as two EPs: Aion I and Aion II.

For more info, please visit the following link: www.seanlang.com.

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0 NEWS: Arrival of Autumn Announce Alberta Show Dates

  • January 21, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Arrival of Autumn

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Montreal, QC – January 21, 2015

ALBUM PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

R.I.Y.L. (Recommended If You Like) = RIYL (Recommended If You Like) = Avenged Sevenfold, Trivium, Lamb Of God, Sylosis

ArrivalofAutumn.com | Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud | Youtube
Sales Links: Bandcamp | iTunes

EPK | High Res Press Photo | Download Shadows Album Cover

Arrival of Autumn Announce Alberta Show Dates

Album Stream – Shadows – http://arrivalofautumn.bandcamp.com/album/shadows

Song Stream – Labyrinth – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EVDAn4QXxA

     Shaking up the Canadian prairies with their heavy riffs, hooky vocals and speed demon double kicks, Grande Prairie, AB’s ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN announce they will be performing Alberta dates in Red Deer on Feb 13th and Calgary on Feb 14th in support of their latest release ‘Shadows’, which is now streaming at the following link here.

Feb 13 – Red Deer – The Vat – Eye of Horus/Earth’s Ashes, Arrival Of Autumn, & Terrorfist – Show Info

Feb 14 – Calgary – The Blind Beggar –  David Kemick, Day I Die, The Archon Prophecy, and Arrival Of Autumn

Track Listing – Shadows

1. DanmnedNation (3:08)

2. Selfish Sanity (4:25)

3. Labryinth (4:21)

4. Forget Me Now (3:32)

5. Endless Nights (4:19)

6. Like Fire (3:22)

7. The Court Of Owls (4:10)

8. Shadows (5:01)

9. There’s No Angels Here (3:57)

10. Fall In Ashes (4:28)

About:

A band name inspired by Opeth lyric’s (thanks to drummer Ty Fox) and influenced by various genres ranging from melodic death to groove metal to progressive to rock n’ roll, AOA’s catalogue has grown rapidly with two self-releases in 2014. First it was their debut EP ‘Endless Nights’ in March followed by their ten track full length ‘Shadows’ in September.

Touching on personal issues to triumphing demons as a band, ‘Shadows’ with a dash of dark lyrics and tracks such as The Court Of Owls to There’s No Angels Here to the infectious chorus of Like Fire demonstrates AOA are not just evolving, but are a live force raging to be discovered by the masses.

For more info, please visit www.arrivalofautumn.com

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“Shadows” is an album that stands out” – Nataliez World

“If you’re all about Metal, check out Arrival of Autumn. Hailing from Grande Prairie, they have all the double kick pedal you’ll ever need” – Public Records

“Exciting, Bold, catchy as fuck and just plain heavy” – Brutal Reviews

0 NEWS: WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA 2015 Announce Selected Bands & City Battle Rounds

  • January 16, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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Montreal, QC – January 16, 2015

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WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA 2015 – Selected Bands & City Battle Rounds

     Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce this year’s line up of competing bands across the country in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City.

“2015 is going to be our strongest year yet. More cities, more submissions, and more great Canadian metal. The chosen bands are looking very promising and I am especially excited for this year’s edition.” comments WMBC organizer JJ Tartaglia.

All bands competing are battling for one to rule them all and play at the world’s largest metal fest Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany taking place from July 30th to August 1st. Toronto’s Crimson Shadows (2013 winners – video at Wacken) and Montreal’s Mutank (2014 winners – video at Wacken) have had that honour playing in front of thousands.

Each city will hold their qualifying rounds plus city finals from the months of January to May 2015 selecting the top band to move forward to the national finals in Toronto, ON in June (date to be determined) with one being selected to perform at the 26th edition of Wacken Open Air taking place from July 30th to August 1st. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry.

The finalists will be selected as follows.

1 finalist from BC (Vancouver & Victoria will face off)

1 finalist from Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton will face off)

2 finalists from Toronto, ON

1 finalist from Quebec (Montreal & Quebec City will face off)

1 finalist from Ottawa, ON

1 finalist from Saskatoon or Winnipeg (Saskatoon and Winnipeg will face off)

Battle Rounds By City:

VICTORIA March 27, 2015 @  The Cambie Esquimalt, 856 Esquimalt Road
Krunch Mustard
Torrefy
Tribune
Cryptic Enslavement
Scimitar
FRACTURED ANATOMY aka BLOOD DEMON
VANCOUVER – ROUND #1 March 1, 2015 @ Red Room, 398 Richards Street
Bushwhacker
Firecult 
Opus Arise
Crackwhore
Saints of Death
VANCOUVER – ROUND #2 March 8, 2015 @ Red Room, 398 Richards Street
Oxen
The Messiah Complex
My Own Chaos 
Unbeheld
Precious Dudes 
VANCOUVER – ROUND #3 March 15, 2015 @ Red Room, 398 Richards Street
Lung Flower
Brimstone
Kymatica
Harvest The Infection
Resurgence 
VANCOUVER – ROUND #4 March 22, 2015 @ Red Room, 398 Richards Street
King Coyote
Elysium Echoes
SLAGDUSTER
Among The Betrayed
Medevil
VANCOUVER – FINAL April 10, 2015 @ Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
CALGARY – ROUND #1 January 8, 2015 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/874317915932820/
Blackest Sin
Burning Effigy
Hellborn Death Engines – WINNER
 CALGARY – ROUND #2 January 9, 2015 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/953971674630140/
DETHGOD – WINNER
Skymir
Statue of Demur Official
Train Bigger Monkeys
CALGARY – ROUND #3 February 5, 2015 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/781036221988195/
After The Prophet
Netheriel
SENTIENT
Shark Infested Daughters
CALGARY – ROUND #4 February 26, 2015 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW
Accalia
AfterEarth
Black Pestilence
Naraka
CALGARY – FINAL March 6, 2015 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW
Hellborn Death Engines
Dethgod
TBA
TBA
EDMONTON – ROUND # 1 March 5, 2015 @ The Pawn Shop, 10551 82 Avenue Northwest
Dahlmers Realm
Windy City Slaughter
Silent Line
Elnora
EDMONTON – ROUND #2 March 12, 2015 @ The Pawn Shop, 10551 82 Avenue Northwest
With Malice
Redskull Ritual
Arrival of Autumn
Tides of Kharon
EDMONTON – ROUND #3 March 19, 2015 @ The Pawn Shop, 10551 82 Avenue Northwest
Valyria
Cat The Adversary
Dieuponaday
Bleed
EDMONTON – ROUND #4 March 26, 2015 @ The Pawn Shop, 10551 82 Avenue Northwest
Sleeping In Traffic
Fear The Living
Black XIII
Our Darkest Moments
EDMONTON – FINAL  DATE & VENUE TBA
ALBERTA FINAL DATE & VENUE TBA
(CALGARY vs. EDMONTON)
WINNIPEG – ROUND #1 January 16, 2015 @ The Zoo, 160 Osborne Street
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/668471903263952/
Endless Chaos
Entity
Noire
Ossific
The Void.
WINNIPEG – ROUND #2 January 17, 2015 @ The Zoo, 160 Osborne Street
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1054276131266252/
Pentapuss
Speed Demon Thrash
Spill The Blood
Tyrants Demise
Vathek
SASKATOON January 16, 2015 @ Rock Bottom, 834 Broadway Avenue
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/616070955184980/
Altars of Grief
Baël
Harmful Effects
Maelstrom Vale
REGINA – PRAIRIE FINAL February 20, 2015 @ The Exchange
(WINNIPEG vs. SASKATOON) TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TORONTO – ROUND #1 March 6, 2015 @ Bovine Sex Club, 542 Queen Street West
Answer With Metal
Hallows Die
Plethora
Tsargrad
Vesperia
TORONTO – ROUND #2 March 13, 2015 @ Hard Luck, 772 Dundas Street West
Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy
AxMinister
Caym
Dispersia
Midnight Malice
TORONTO – ROUND #3 March 20, 2015 @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St W
Ammo
Draft
Droid
Eternal Rising
Phantom
TORONTO – ROUND #4 March 27, 2015 @ Bovine Sex Club, 542 Queen Street West
Apokalyptik Warrior
Black Eve
Call Of The Wild
Olde
Rivers Run Red 
TORONTO – ROUND #5 April 3, 2015 @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St W
Ascendia
Black Absinthe
Cadence Calling
Last Of A Dying Breed
Wretchedpain
TORONTO – SEMI-FINAL #1 April 18, 2015 @ RivolI, 334 Queen St W
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TORONTO – SEMI FINAL #2 April 25, 2015 @ Hard Luck, 772 Dundas Street West
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
OTTAWA  March 21, 2015 @ Mavericks, 221 Rideau Street
Chariots of The Gods 
…From the Deep
Deformatory
Endemise
A Scar For The Wicked
Scarecrowz
MONTREAL – ROUND #1 February 12, 2015 @ Katcombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
Bookakee
Sanguine Glacialis
Eohum
Nothingness Theory
MONTREAL – ROUND # 2 February 20, 2015 @ Katcombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
Mad Parish
Rusted
Requiomend
Mercury Blast
MONTREAL – ROUND #3 March 27, 2015 @ Katcombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
Distorthead
Decadawn
Evertrapped
Fayne
MONTREAL – FINAL April 23, 2015 @ Katcombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
(MONTREAL vs. QUEBEC CITY) TBA
TBA
TBA
QUEBEC CITY April 4, 2015 @ L’Agitee, 251 Rue Dorchester 
Nordheim
Kaotik
La Corriveau   
Sudden Flames
Feels Like Home
Epiphany From The Abyss
NATIONAL FINAL – TORONTO June 6, 2015 @ Opera House, 735 Queen Street East

Rules: http://metalbattle.ca/rules.html

Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ

Wacken Metal Battle 2014 Canada Finals by Ondeschocs.com: http://youtu.be/RrOGyBtqwaQ

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

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

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

Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN

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

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

Sponsors:

Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com

FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca  (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)

Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com

Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com

TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com

Long & McQuade – http://www.long-mcquade.com

Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods

The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com

Concertworks – http://www.concertworks.ca

Big Nate Productions – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com

Vertebrae 33 (Design & Illustration) – http://www.vertebrae33.com

Media Sponsors:

Absolute Underground – https://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807

Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com

Beatroute Magazine – http://www.beatroute.ca

Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com

Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com

Bucketlist Music Reviews – http://www.bucketlistmusicreviews.com

Canadian Death Metal – http://www.facebook.com/CanadianDeathMetal

Chronic Aggression – http://www.facebook.com/ChronicAggressionRadio

CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com

Crown of Viserys – http://crownofviserys.wordpress.com

Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca

Governor’s Ball – http://www.thegovernorsball.com

Hammer Smashed Radio – http://www.facebook.com/hammersmashedradio

Hellbound – http://www.Hellbound.ca

LiveVan.com – http://www.livevan.com

Loaded Radio – http://www.loadedradio.com

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

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

Metal-Rules – http://www.metal-rules.com

Ondes Chocs – http://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs

Pure Grain Audio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com

Quebec-Metal – http://www.quebec-metal-archives.blogspot.ca

Scene Magazine – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca

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0 NEWS: Drummer Sean Lang Reveals ‘Aion I’ EP Details For SEVEN YEAR STORM w/ Dean Lamb (Archspire)

  • January 13, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Sean Lang (Drummer) - Seven Year Storm · Seven Year Storm

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 13, 2015

EP PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

RIYL (Recommended If You Like) – Chimp Spanner, Planet X, Animals As Leaders, Cloudkicker

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Drummer Sean Lang Reveals ‘Aion I’ EP Details For SEVEN YEAR STORM w/ Dean Lamb (Archspire)

Seven Year Storm – Aion I – Teaser – http://youtu.be/LNSJpSOB7iw 

Limited Edition CD pre-order – http://sevenyearstorm.bandcamp.com/

     Seven Year Storm, the Vancouver-based instrumental progressive metal band created by freelance drummer / instructor Sean Lang with added support from guitar-wizard and good friend Dean Lamb (Archspire) is proud to announce he will be releasing ‘Aion I’, the first of two EPs for 2015 on February 24, 2015.

“I’m really excited to finally release my first EP this February! It has been a long time coming, and it wouldn’t have been possible without my many amazing supporters. Keep your eyes and ears open for my first single, coming very soon!” comments Lang.

A teaser video for ‘Aion I’ can be viewed at the following link here plus pre-order for a limited edition CD here.

seven year storm - aion i - teaser

Track Listing: Aion I

1. Morphogenesis 5:00

2. Dyatlov 4:30

3. Virtue 4:35

4. Nazca Lines 5:28

5. Blue Car Syndrome 6:45

EP Length: 26:18

About:

Initially never planning to release his music compositions beyond the borders of just song writing, freelance drummer / instructor Sean Lang was urged by his circle of musician friends whom heard his material to take his creativity to the next level.

The outcome is Seven Year Storm, which showcases Lang’s unique sound, music arrangements written entirely by him plus guitarist Dean Lamb (Archspire) whom handles all of the mind-bending guitar leads and solos. Everything comes together into songs that are tight and heavy, melodic and groovy, technical yet memorable.

To get these works of art off the studio floor, Lang launched an Indiegogo campaign (video can be viewed here) to raise the necessary investment to complete the first collection of songs, which will be released in 2015 as two EPs: Aion I and Aion II.

For more info, please visit the following link: www.seanlang.com.

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0 LET THE BATTLES BEGIN! WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA – WINNIPEG – ROUND ONE & TWO – JAN 16th & 17th @ The Zoo

  • January 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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Montreal, QC – January 7, 2015

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WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA – WINNIPEG – ROUND ONE & TWO – JAN 16th & 17th @ The Zoo

     Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce that their Winnipeg battles will be taking place on January 16th and 17th @ The Zoo. Winners from these rounds will be facing off in the prairie final in Regina, SK on February 20th at The Exchange against Saskatoon’s winning bands with one winner moving on to the national final in Toronto, ON in June (date to be determined). The winning band from the national final in Toronto, ON will go on to represent Canada at the international final that includes over 30 participating countries at the world’s largest metal fest Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany taking place from July 30th to August 1st.

WINNIPEG – ROUND #1
January 16, 2015 @ The Zoo, 160 Osborne Street
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/668471903263952/
Endless Chaos
Entity
Noire
Ossific
The Void.

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WINNIPEG – ROUND #2
January 17, 2015 @ The Zoo, 160 Osborne Street
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1054276131266252/
Pentapuss
Speed Demon Thrash
Spill The Blood
Tyrants Demise
Vathek

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About:

    WMBC has seen Canada’s top metal bands battle each other since 2013 for one to rule them all and perform at the world’s largest metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany. Toronto’s Crimson Shadows (2013 winners – video at Wacken) and Montreal’s Mutank (2014 winners – video at Wacken) have had that honour, playing in front of thousands.

    Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2015 band submissions are now closed for the following Canadian cities Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City.

Each city will hold their qualifying rounds plus city finals from the months of January to May 2015 selecting the top band to move forward to the national finals in Toronto, ON in June (date to be determined) with one being selected to perform at the 26th edition of Wacken Open Air taking place from July 30th to August 1st. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry.

The finalists will be selected as follows.

1 finalist from BC (Vancouver & Victoria will face off)

1 finalist from Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton will face off)

2 finalists from Toronto, ON

1 finalist from Quebec (Montreal & Quebec City will face off)

1 finalist from Ottawa, ON

1 finalist from Saskatoon or Winnipeg (Saskatoon and Winnipeg will face off)

Rules: http://metalbattle.ca/rules.html

Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ

Wacken Metal Battle 2014 Canada Finals by Ondeschocs.com: http://youtu.be/RrOGyBtqwaQ

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

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

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

Twitter: @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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0 NEWS: INSURRECTION Unleash Teaser For Upcoming Music Video ‘Prototype’

  • January 6, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Insurrection

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Montreal, QC – January 6, 2015

ALBUM PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

R.I.Y.L. (Recommended If You Like) = Neuraxis, Misery Index, Decapitated, Testament, Bloodbath, Obliveon, Hypocrisy, Nevermore 

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Purchase Links: Galy Records | Bandcamp | iTunes

INSURRECTION Unleash Teaser For Upcoming Music Video ‘Prototype’

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Assaulting witnesses in both languages of French and English since their conception in 2003, Gatineau, QC death metal band INSURRECTION has unleashed a teaser for their upcoming music video ‘Prototype’ filmed by La Corp and set to be revealed on February 3, 2015. ‘Prototype’ is the title track from INSURRECTION‘s first crowd funded and third full length album produced by Topon Das (Fuck The Facts) released via Canadian label Galy Records in late 2013.

“We’re working on something special in the Insurrection labs, and we can’t wait to show everyone! We can’t say much more at this time, but here’s a little something in the meantime.” comments vocalist Stef Jomphe.

Prototype Music Video Teaser – http://youtu.be/zbKD5XoxUog

insurrection - teaser 2015-02-03 

Album Stream – Prototype – http://snd.sc/18RY6FI

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/prototype/id716070055

Galy Records Store: http://galyrecords.bigcartel.com/product/insurrection-prototype-cd-bonus-cd

Prototype’ Track Listing:

1 – Overprocessed (Intro)

2 – Abattoir

3 – The Chronophobes

4 – Checkmate

5 – Sueurs Froides

6 – Hellfire

7 – Trois Minutes de Carnage

8 – Archetype

9 – Prototype

10 – They Rise

11 – Bruits Sans Fin

For more info on INSURRECTION, please visit these links:

http://www.insurrectionmetal.com | Facebook.com/InsurrectionMetal | Twitter: @InsurrectionCan

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0 NEWS: ARBITRATOR Reveal Release Date, Artwork, Track Listing For Debut Album ‘Indoctrination of Sacrilege’ + Offer Free Download ‘For That Which May Appease Lions’ Featuring Drummer Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork)

  • December 19, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Arbitrator

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Montreal, QC – December 18, 2014

RIYL = Bloodbath, Aeon, Behemoth, Vader, Septic Flesh, Gorefest, Dismember, The Project Hate

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ARBITRATOR Reveal Release Date, Artwork, Track Listing For Debut Album ‘Indoctrination of Sacrilege’ + Offer Free Download ‘For That Which May Appease Lions’ Featuring Drummer Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork)

Robert Kukla  – Photo Credit Paul Keely

For That Which May Appease Lions:

FREE DOWNLOAD – http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/arbitrator-for-that-which-may-appease-lions-exclusive-free-song-download 

Video – Arbitrator – Dirk Verbeuren EZdrummer 2 playthrough – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfJMUOLlR90

      ARBITRATOR is a project that began in late 2010 as the brainchild of Robert Kuklaand officially debut in 2011 with the EP ‘The Consummate Ascendancy’ with former drummer Corey Chernesky. Now with a new arsenal that features Kukla on rhythm guitar, bass and vocals with drummer Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork, ex-Devin Townsend Project, ex-Aborted), Myles Malloy on lead guitar and Connor ORT Linning for programming. The band will be unleashing their 2015 release ‘Indoctrination of Sacrilege’ on February 13th produced by Sacha Laskow (ex-Divinity, Every Hour Kills) plus mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy) along with album artwork done by Colin Marks (Exodus, Scar Symmetry, Jeff Loomis).

“I won’t bullshit. ‘Indoctrination of Sacrilege’ is just that – a journey discovering the Arbitrator sound. It’s our first album and not our destined grand opus. It is, however, an excellent piece of carefully crafted music. Those that find satisfaction in ominous and progressive death metal of a grand scale will undoubtedly find something for themselves in here.” comments Robert Kukla.

1. They Will Worship This Fire of Agony (6:41)

2. Stillborn Bastard of The Nazarene (6:50)

3. For That Which May Appease Lions (6:56)

4. Serpent of The Styx (8:41)

5. Profaned and Perfected (7:30)

6. The Burning Sands of His Kingdom (instrumental) (3:14)

Album Length: 39:54

For more info, please visit www.arbitratorofficial.net

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“”The consummate ascendancy” is a fucken impressive first step and I wish the guy all the fucken best with his future endeavors. The talent is there, and obviously – so is the will.” – Global Domination

“…it quickly becomes clear that Arbitrator is more than just another death metal band. These guys are not afraid to put some experiments into their music and they still know via these two long, rather unusual songs how to make a decent impression.” – Lords of Metal

“Honestly, I’d love to hear more of this, so let’s hope Arbitrator can latch onto a label, fill out their line-up, and get working on a full-length follow-up to this very promising debut EP.” – Sea of Tranquility

Sponsors / artist endorsements:

Toontrack, Tama Drums, Meinl Cymbals, Evans Drumheads (Dirk Verbeuren)

0 The winning band not only plays at the International Battle at Wacken Open Air but will be in this crowd! Will it be you…. APPLY NOW!! http://www.metalbattle.ca/apply.html

  • December 19, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Uncategorized

The winning band not only plays at the International Battle at Wacken Open Air but will be in this crowd! Will it be you….
APPLY NOW!! http://www.metalbattle.ca/apply.html

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


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FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca/ (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)
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Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com/
Ticketfly – http://www.ticketfly.com/
Long & Mcquade – http://www.long-mcquade.com/
Dungeon Works Productions –https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
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ConcertWorks – http://www.concertworks.ca/
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0 Fixion Media – Exes for Eyes: The Less-Travelled Route to Platinum Sales

  • December 15, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Exes For Eyes

http://fixionmedia.com/fm/exes-eyes-less-travelled-route-platinum-sales/

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