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1 NEWS: LEAVE THE LIVING Post Live Video + Playing Farmageddon Open Air June 13; Streaming New Track ‘Sink or Swim’; Debut Album Due Out May 1st

April 29, 2015
by Asher
· Leave The Living · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 29, 2015

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

RIYL = Lamb of God, As Blood Runs Black, Gojira, Black Dahlia Murder

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LEAVE THE LIVING Post Live Video + Playing Farmageddon Open Air June 13; Streaming New Track ‘Sink or Swim’; Debut Album Due Out May 1st

L-R = Sean Higgins (Drums) – Steve McGillivray (Bass) – Ben Bushido (Guitar), Josiah Dyck (Guitar) – Justin Shadows (Vocals) – Photo Credit – Michael Grebinsky

Song Stream – Sink or Swim – Bandcamp | Youtube | Soundcloud

Song Stream – Leave The Living – Pacifist – Bandcamp | Soundcloud

Lyric Video – Leave The Living – Pacifist – Watch here.

Album Pre-Order Digital and CD – https://leavetheliving.bandcamp.com/album/pacifist

SlimBz TV has posted live video of Red Deer, AB groove metal five piece Leave The Living performing tracks Let Go, Pacifist, Manifesto and Word of A Whore during their show last week in Calgary, AB at Dicken’s Pub. The tracks are off the band’s upcoming debut album ‘Pacifist’ due out May 1st to follow up their 2012 self titled EP and can be pre-ordered both digitally and on CD here.

To watch the live video, please visit the following link here.

In additional news, Leave The Living will be performing at this year’s Farmageddon Open Air in Ryley, AB on June 13th, which includes headliners Grim Reaper, Incantation, Pallbearer, Into Eternity, Archspire and more! For more info, please visithttp://www.farmageddon.ca.

Recommended for fans of Pantera, Lamb of God, Gojira, As I Lay Dying, and Arsis, Leave The Living is looking forward to breaking necks with their punishing riffs and incredible breakdowns backed by wrenching screams and a heavier more brutal groove assault. Evolving significantly since inception, the band has taken major steps to bring their songwriting to a higher level, collaborating closer as a band to make a heavier sound plus map out a new album and more that fans old and new, locally and internationally will be anxious to hit the mosh pit to support.

Upcoming Show Dates:

June 13 – Farmageddon Open Air – Ryley, AB – Tickets and info here.

Aug 2 – Loud As Hell Fest – Drumheller, AB – Tickets and info here.

Track Listing: Leave The Living – Pacifist
1. Let Go (2:28)
2. Pacifist (2:59)
3. Manifesto (4:08)
4. Word of a Whore (3:49)
5. Open Sea (1:57)
6. Undone (3:07)
7. Poison Pen (3:06)
8. Sink or Swim (5:24)
9. Farewell (2:41)
Album Length: 29:44

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.leavetheliving.ca

http://www.facebook.com/leavetheliving

http://www.twitter.com/leavetheliving1

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“Pacifist” is a straight to the point no nonsense heavy hitting debut.” – Extreme Metal Television

“Leave the Living can clearly write and play angry, politically-charged, thrash-tinged groove metal.” – Echoes And Dust

0 NEWS: Montreal Thrashers MUTANK Announce New Show Dates In Ontario / Quebec

April 29, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · MUTANK

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Montreal, QC – April 29, 2015

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

R.I.Y.L. – D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, Havok, Megadeth, Metallica, Faith No More, Motorhead, Pantera, Slayer, Anthrax, Overkill, Exodus

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Download Album Lyrics – Mutank – M.E.C.H. Metal – 2014 | Download Album Cover

Montreal Thrashers MUTANK Announce New Show Dates In Ontario / Quebec

Music Video – Corporate Child – Watch here

Music Video – The Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock – Watch here

Live At Wacken 2014 – Full Set – Watch here

M.E.C.H. Metal – Album Stream + Free Download here.

Thrashers and 2014 Wacken Metal Battle Canada champions MUTANK have announced new show dates in Ontario and Quebec, which includes a support date for Night Demon in Montreal, a slot at Trailer Thrash Fest in St. Pie, QC alongside Anonymus and Augury plus and appearance at Thrash Fest Rock in Trois Rivieres, QC and a fall date in NYC for New York Death Fest where they will share the stage with an international line up that includes Gutalax, Soils of Fate, Uncleansed, Dehumanized and more. Their latest album M.E.C.H. Metal was released in early 2014 and is available on audio cassette and free digital download here.

Dates:

May 9 – Sherbrooke, QC @ Bar Le Magog w/ Dealer, Cross Bones, Sights of War – Event and tick info here.

May 22 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar w/ Night Demon, Caym, Meet The Mailman – Event and ticket info here.

May 23 – Ottawa, ON @ Cafe Dekcuf w/ Accursed Creation, Volatile, Sludgehammer – Event and ticket info here.

May 30 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria w/ Sludgehammer, The Cuff, The Dixie Dead – Event and ticket info here.

June 5 – Hamilton, ON @ Doors Pub

August 22 – Saint-Pie, QC @ Trailer Thrash Fest w/ Anonymus, Augury, Eternal Judgment, Insurrection , Bookakee, Dark Century, Accursed Spawn and more! – Event and ticket info here.

October 3 – Brooklyn, NY @ St. Vitus – New York Death Fest w/ Gutalax, Soils of Fate, Uncleansed, Dehumanized and more! – Event and ticket info here.

November 6/7 – Trois Rivieres, QC @ Cafe Le Stage – Thrash Fest Rock w/ Horfixion, Hellbörn, Eternal Judgment, Voor, Phosphorus – Event and ticket info here.

Track Listing: M.E.C.H. Metal

1. M.E.C.H Metal (2:04)
2. MUTANK (4:03)
3. Minions (3:49)
4. W.A.R. (1:57)
5. Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock (3:38)
6. No Spoils, No Mercy (2:48)
7. Corporate Child (2:35)
8. Thrashback In Time (4:02)

Total Time: 25:00

For more info on Mutank, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/bonebrainsnotdemolishers

http://www.twitter.com/mutank

http://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com

http://www.soundcloud.com/mutank-1

About:

Listen up! You want mosh happy crossover-thrash from another planet? Fast riffs? Rippin’ solos? Then stop giving a fuck what other people think and prepare for some neck aerobics from Montreal, QC’s MUTANK!

Formed when three Newfoundlanders crossed paths in the Canadian heavy metal capital with Ahmed Saad who hails from the Middle East, the injection of music immediately began to flow through their veins and M.E.C.H. metal was soon born.

“It stands for Middle East Coast Heavy Metal; Our drummer being from the Middle East and the rest of the members being from the east coast of Canada,” explains Stephen Reynolds (bass, vocals).

It also just so happens to be the title of the band’s debut album ‘M.E.C.H. Metal’, which features eight monumental thrash tracks that will either make you want to punch something or just plain dance while delivering thoughtful, honest lyrics for those who wish to look deeper.

“Every single person in this band is a songwriter, so the songs come out with their own feel and develop naturally.’ continues Reynolds. ‘We don’t shackle ourselves to any kind of focused idea, which brings about a sort of honesty in the music not often found in metal.’

M.E.C.H. Metal was unleashed on February 1, 2014 with the video ‘Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock‘ and is available on the band’s bandcamp here.

Quick Fact: MUTANK are the 2014 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions being judged by industry music reps #1 out of over 100 Canadian bands to rep Canada at the international Metal Battle in Wacken, Germany during 2014’s Wacken Open Air Fest (the largest in the world).

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“they play good-natured thrash a la Overkill and Exodus… perfectly serviceable and enjoyable, definitely more effective when they are playing fast.” – Decibel Mag

“WAR is a vicious sonic attack… [M.E.C.H. Metal] it’s a ferocious delight.” – Powerplay Magazine UK

“[MUTANK] fuse old school speed metal and present day crossover thrash into one package of fun.” – Metalhorizons

“MUTANK is like a Coffee Crisp bar: crunchy as hell, and without any gooey center.” – Bucket List Music Reviews

“Fans of old school speed metal and more metallically oriented crossover thrash should check out the compact and intense 25-minute speedbomb that is “M.E.C.H. Metal”.” – Metal Music Archives

“I personally think [M.E.C.H. Metal] could be contender for best album of the year!”- High Speed Hangover

“M.E.C.H. Metal is fast. Of course, the dual guitars’ riffs are aggressive and complementary; and drums are as constant as the caterpillars tracks of a tank; but the album gets its real flavour via the pace of the songs and their short and simple structure. Ranging from 1:57 to 4:03, this is an album that explodes in our face in less than 25 minutes, with a remarkable intensity.” – Metal Made In Canada

0 NEWS: Cryptic Hymn Announce New Show Dates (MI, MO, TN)

April 29, 2015
by Asher
· Cryptic Hymn · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 29, 2015

For fans of Revocation, Death, Arsis, Belphegor, Carcass, Inferi, Skeletonwitch, Decapitated, At The Gates

Cryptic Hymn Announce New Show Dates (MI, MO, TN)

Free Download – Revel In Disgust – Soundcloud | Bandcamp

Lyric Video – Revel In Disgust – Watch here.

‘Poltourgiest 2015’ Video Diary – Watch here.

Coming off their ‘Poltourgeist Tour’ this past March (watch video diary here), CRYPTIC HYMN announce they will be performing upcoming show dates in Detroit, St. Louis and Nashville this summer. The blackened death metallers are a newly formed brutal assault featuring ex-Voyage of Slaves members Dave Palenske, Jon Grace, and Nathaniel Vowell as well as Josh Mumford of Anagnorisis. They unleashed their debut single ‘Revel In Disgust’ earlier this year and have made it available for free download on Bandcamp and Soundcloud to give fans a taste of what’s to come in 2015 as they work on pre-production for their debut release.

Upcoming Show Dates:

May 16 – DETROIT, MI @ NEW DODGE LOUNGE

June 21 – ST. LOUIS, MO @ FUBAR

July 3 – NASHVILLE, TN @ THE HI TONE

For more info, please follow Cryptic Hymn at these links:

http://www.facebook.com/cryptichymnofficial

http://twitter.com/CrypticHymn

http://instagram.com/cryptichymn

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“Cryptic Hymn’s new single “Revel In Disgust” is a track that touches a type of death metal that is more than just “bash your head in with brutality” but it’s also a showcase of really good musicianship, talent and catchy melodies. They have this slight black metal tone about them but also give us a good punch of death metal, similar to Revocation’s sound. A very good song and I hope this leads into a phenomenal album release!” – Headbang or GTFO

“Brutality is what your eardrums are to expect from this Blackened Death Metal song; with welcomed shades of Thrash for good Metal measure. I really dig this song Revel In Disgust and I cannot wait to hear the finished debut album from CRYPTIC HYMN. Click below and support CRYPTIC HYMN while your brain absorbs their intense brand of Metal! Metal be thy name.” – Metal Odyssey

0 NEWS: Out Now! Power Prog Metallers ELDEROTH Unleash New Album ‘Mystic’

April 28, 2015
by Asher
· Elderoth · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 28, 2015

RIYL = Devin Townsend Project, Kamelot, Wintersun, Dream Theater, The Contortionist, Periphery, Chthonic

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Out Now! Power Prog Metallers ELDEROTH Unleash New Album ‘Mystic’

‘Mystic’ Album Stream – Listen here.

‘Mystic’ Album Order – Purchase here.

Track Listing – Elderoth – Mystic:

1. Within (1:01)

2. Black and Blue (4:15)

3. This Shadow By My Side (4:48)

4. My Future (3:27)

5. Falling Star (4:09)

6. In A Dream (3:36)

7. The Ocean (4:35)

8. Far In The Sea (4:27)

9. Always Remember (3:56)

Album Length: 34:17

Engineering a unique style of metal music with oriental instruments from East Asia, Montreal, QC’s Elderoth intertwine modern North American and European styles in a must-hear album with each track flowing across to the next to create a dynamic taste for fans. Featuring intense guitar licks, complex keyboard arrangements and powerful rhythms, Elderoth delivers a challenging sound that is catching the attention of metal aficionados, guitarists and professional musicians around the world for its pinnacle of musicianship, composition and technical ingenuity. The prog power metal band is proud to unleash its new album ‘Mystic’ out officially as of April 28th, which is available at the following link here to follow up their 2012 self-titled debut.

Founding member and mastermind behind Elderoth, Collin McGee comments:

“We are glad to finally have this album released, quite a lot of work was put into it, and it really was a great learning experience. Bringing in the new far eastern oriental influences has really added a new twist to the development of our own unique style. I feel it is only just the beginning. This album showcases many new fresh and original ideas that we had to put on the table. Originality and being able to catch the listener’s attention has always been a goal for us, that and writing and playing what we enjoy as well. We’ve made this to reach out to our loyal fans and our new potential fans as well.”

The band’s 2015 lineup features founding member Collin McGee on guitars and vocals with Xavier Sperdouklis on bass, Vincent Harnois on guitars and Jessy Normand on drums. Mcgee, the man behind the vision of Elderoth is the primary author, composer, lead guitarist, and singer. Through his years of being self-taught, studying music theory and composing endlessly, McGee has mastered composition on guitar and other instruments at a world-class level, along with writing lyrics and developing his vocals to a professional level that stands out in the audio mix both live and in the studio.

Upcoming Show Dates:

May 29 – Bar Le Ritz – Montreal, QC w/ Decadawn, Kolony, Aeon’s Fall

For more info, please visit the following links:

Album order: http://elderothband.bandcamp.com

http://elderoth.com

http://facebook.com/elderothband

http://twitter.com/elderothband

http://youtube.com/elderothmedia

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“Elderoth delivers a challenging sound that is catching the attention of metal aficionados, guitarists and professional musicians around the world for its pinnacle of musicianship, composition and technical ingenuity.” – Metal-Rules.com

“Elderoth are the brainchild of a certain Collin McGee, and his singular vision has produced a unique metal sound…a sublime release.” – Hellbound

“Strong prog-metal is usually reserved for DREAM THEATER and the countries of Europe. But this album has put the entire community on notice. Name recognition will only take you so far. This music is fresh, crisp and chocked full of melodies, and keeps one step ahead of you, making you long for more.” – Metal Temple

“Boasting a unique mix of metal music with oriental instruments, Elderoth stands out in the Quebec metal scene due to their overall difference to other acts from the area, and their new album Mystic shows that they might be one of the best in that scene.” – Audio Honesty

“Elderoth present a very uplifting album that feels absolutely genuine in its lyrical themes. Mystic takes full advantage of the Progressive Metal aspect of its sound to tackle other styles in a way that feels natural to the blend of Sonata Arctica andDragonForce-lite material that makes up the album, all the while exploring different atmospheres without any concern to whether it’s heavy enough or not. This commendable approach makes for a journey that leaves you actually feeling good about yourself by the end of this just under thirty-five minute self-released offering. If you’re into well composed music that doesn’t restrict itself to one specific sub-genre of Metal in a way that feels one hundred percent fluid from start to finish, Mystic is something you are going to want to check out right away.” – Apoch’s Metal Review

“After the first spin of Mystic, my immediate reaction was that this music, these arrangements, are quite dense. Mostly this comes from the riffage and orchestration. You could further define the compositions as being either, in the worst sense, busy and cluttered, or in the best sense, complex and intriguing. It’s a knotty conundrum. Eventually, I think it will come down to the each listener’s subjective experience…Call it ambitious and bombastic, Elderoth’s Mystic will definitely give you some music to ponder.” – Danger Dog Review

0 NEWS: WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA Announces National Final Line Up – June 6th – Toronto @ Opera House

April 27, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

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Montreal, QC – April 27, 2015

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WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA Announces National Final Line Up – June 6th – Toronto @ Opera House

Full Listing of Battle Rounds By City: http://wp.me/PciNW-5lQ

Free Download: Wacken Metal Battle Canada Compilation Vol. 3 (Over 80 Tracks)

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce the line up for this year’s national final on June 6th in Toronto, ON at Opera House with special guest headliner Goat Horn. The final represents Canada’s top six metal talents out of 120 competing bands from ten participating cities across Canada. One winner from the final will be crowned Canada’s best metal band for the 2015 edition of Wacken Metal Battle Canada and move on to perform at the 11th international Wacken Metal Battle (participating countries can be found here) at the world’s largest metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany, which has attendance of over 80,000 people.

“The final billing is complete and what an impressive lineup of our finest from across the country. It will be a true showcase of the diversity and excellence of Canadian metal. I feel this will be one to remember. Let us rally together and give the chosen ones a proper send off to the holy fields of Wacken!” comments WMBC organizer JJ Tartaglia.

Event Details:

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Doors @ 7pm, Show @ 7:30pm
Admission: $10 advance / $15 at the door
Purchase advance tix here:
https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/828971?utm_medium=bks
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Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1614422178786496/

GOAT HORN ** Special Guest Headliner **
https://www.facebook.com/goathornofficial

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ENDLESS CHAOS (Winnipeg)
www.facebook.com/endlesschaoss

MEDEVIL (Vancouver)
https://www.facebook.com/medevilband

MIDNIGHT MALICE (Toronto)
https://www.facebook.com/midnightmalice

BLËED (Edmonton)
https://www.facebook.com/bleedband

NORDHEIM (Quebec City)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nordheim/230922264635

VESPERIA (Toronto)
http://facebook.com/vesperiametal

Hosted by The Governor!

Guest Judges:
Jeff Waters (Annihilator)
Noel Peters (Inertia Entertainment)
Lindsay Schoolcraft (Cradle of Filth)
Tim Henderson (BraveWords)

*** More judges to be announced ***

About the finalists:

ENDLESS CHAOS

Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Members: Jorden Gerbrandt – Vocals, Mike Menza – Rhythm/ Lead Guitar, Mike Toews – Lead/ Rhythm Guitar, Jeff Humarang – Bass, James Burton – Drums

Genre: Blackened Thrash and Death Metal

Bio: Abrasive, energetic and chaotic, Winnipeg, Manitoba’s death/thrash five-piece Endless Chaos is on a mission to get metal fans feeding off its energy and to bring chaos into their world.

After sharing the stage with Skeletonwitch, 3 Inches of Blood, Wretched, Aborted and Kataklysm, the band’s direction was clear and Endless Chaos set out to carefully craft its debut EP, ‘Rejected Atrocity’.

Inspired by one of the finest horror movies of all time, Re-Animator, ‘Rejected Atrocity’ will “give you the best taste of what’s to come of Endless Chaos,” says vocalist Jordan Dorge. “When we were writing these songs, we really took in everything we love about death, thrash and black metal and incorporated it into Endless Chaos.”

All there’s left to do now is bring forth the endless chaos.

MEDEVIL

Hometown: Chilliwack, BC

Members: Liam Collingwood – Vocals, Gary Cordsen – Guitar, Brett Gibbs – Guitar, Eric Wesa – Bass, Ross Collingwood – Drums

Genre: Heavy Metal

Bio: New to the world of metal, though not afraid to show what they’re made of, Medevil came buzzing through into the heavy scene. With a combination of 80’s thrash and diverse progressive sections, they have already proven a lot of their capabilities to their growing fanbase.

The band, born in 2014 by Liam (vocals), Eric (bass) and Ross (drums), was formed to help prove to the world that heavy metal is still going strong even in this modern day. After two years of writing and polishing their sound, as well as the inclusion of two powerhouse guitar players Gary and Brett, they finally began to prove what they’re made of to the live audiences throughout Abbotsford and Vancouver. The response: a roaring crowd.

When Ross joined the band he brought in a unique flavor of drumming, influenced by both System of a Down and Foo Fighters. With this, and Liam’s own Metal Church-esque style of writing, they created the perfect combination of powerful-fast riffs.

Though they love playing in Vancouver and Abbotsford, Medevil have their minds set on the horizon. To enjoy the energy of playing live and treating the world to their original and unique brand of metal is what they are built to do. They continue to work hard and pursue their ambitious dream.

MIDNIGHT MALICE

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Members: Caleb Beal – Guitar, Vocals, Hunter Raymond – Drums, Tom Gervais – Bass

Genre: Heavy Metal

Bio: MIDNIGHT MALICE are a Heavy Metal band from Toronto. Heavy in the vain of WASP/JUDAS PRIEST/MOTORHEAD. MIDNIGHT MALICE’s debut CD the PROVING GROUNDS was released JAN 24th 2014.

BLËED

Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta

Members: Rob – Vocals, Ron – Guitar, Mike – Bass, Chuck – Drums

Genre: Heavy Metal / Thrash Metal

Bio: Pulverizing thrash/death metal that hits you like a bloody knife to the face! BLËED is a horror themed theatrical metal band from Edmonton. With a ferocious heavy sound and a stage show to coincide with the music, BLËED is sure to entertain the crowd.

NORDHEIM

Hometown: Lévis, Québec

Members: Warraxe – Vocals and Rythm Guitars, Fred – Lead Guitars BenFok – Bass and Back Vocals, Loup – Keyboard, Lucas – Drum

Genre: Folk Metal

Bio: Everything started on a particularly not very eventful night back in 2006. Warraxe and Benfok started to create what would eventually be known as “Far Away”. After the first draft of a song that seems to kick some ass, the 2 men decided it was time to push the project further so they started their quest to find other musicians to complete the band. That quest was long and hard because these musicians not only needed to be serious and talented, they also needed to be compatible with the inferior brains of Warraxe and Benfok. Freydrick was the first one to join the troops….armed with his blonde beard” Then came the protector of thy unholy keyboard, Dark Dreamer, whose evil was just so… evil. Other musicians joined the band as well but due to conflicting schedule, they went on some other path. The horde was almost complete. Warraxe chose the path of the guitar player/singer and his brother-in-law chose the keyboard but a drummer was still missing.

Then from the frozen guts of Hiverna, a troll named Bardunor rose and joined the horde. Unfortunately this troll had to go back to his cave but his quest with the braves folks from Nordheim is not completed… some beer barrels still needs to be drank….but that’s another tale. Then a very old friend came out of the shadows and claimed: ” I can play drums…I can play fuc**ng fast!”. So Phil Poul joined and replace Bardunnor. He contributed to the demo and to the first album ” Lost In The North”. Some years passed but in 2011, Phil Poul departed from the band, opening the door for a Red Bearded Viking, the seducing Lucas Biron (Kälter) who joined the barbarian brotherhood. They then loaded the longship and started the quest for their next barrel of potion called “Refill”. Soon after the release of the second album, Thom, the brother-in-law of Warraxe had to leave in order to fight the stone cold armies of the east. But during the summer of 2014, they heard a far away howl…followed by some notes from a piano…

These notes came from a young wolf called the Loup-Gab of America. Since then, the band is complete. Nordheim is ready to sail through many perilous travels aboard their troll longship!

VESPERIA

Hometown: Toronto

Members: Morgan Rider – Vocals, Bass, Casey Elliott – Guitar, Frankie Caracci – Guitar, Dylan Gowan – Drums

Genre: Canadian Epic Melodic Metal!

Bio: The cloudy beginnings of VESPERIA lay etched in the gorged bodies of former musical projects among the now 4 piece band. Twisting, writhing and forcing their aural onslaught upon metal audiences across the globe have sincerely ensured the band’s continuity through all the harsh and arduous battles modern metal bands are sure to encounter in their tenures.

Originally formed in 2005 by lead vocalist/ bassist Morgan Rider as a black metal band, the sound, direction and theme of the music naturally evolved into the style of fierce and heroic metal the band is now known for. Shortly after releasing their long overdue brand melodic metal 2011 full-length ‘Voyage from Vinland’, VESPERIA redefined their purpose and direction once and finally with their 2012 demo ‘The Swordsman’ and 2013 full-length ‘An Olden Tale’, drawing the ears and attention of metal fans around the world and demonstrating their true mastery of their craft.

With the most fierce music written to date and a bounty of opportunity awaiting, VESPERIA hungrily eye 2015 as the year they will make their mark upon the Earth.

About:

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition where band’s from across the country in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City will battle each other for one to be selected and join over 30 other countries for 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 25 years. 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. This year’s festival will be taking place from July 30th to August 1st.

How it works:

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 Ontario (Toronto vs. Ottawa will face off)

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

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

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

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

The Heavy Metal ICU – http://www.heavymetalicu.com

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0 NEWS: Canadian Neo Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Post Cover Lords of The Rings Song ‘Edge of Night’ + UK Tour Dates (May/June)

April 24, 2015
by Asher
· Double Experience · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 24, 2015

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High Res Press Photo | 721835 Album Cover | 721835 Album Lyrics

Canadian Neo Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Post Cover Lords of The Rings Song ‘Edge of Night’ + UK Tour Dates (May/June)

L-R Brock Tinsley (Guitar) – Ian Nichols (Vocal, Bass) – Dafydd Cartwright (Drum) – Photo Credit – Vicky Kao

Double Experience | “The Edge of Night” (Pippin’s Song) Cover – Watch here.

Lyric Video – ‘Here’s Y’ – Watch here.

Music video – ‘Who The Hell?’ – Watch here.

Lyric Video – Double Experience – Goddamn Mimetic Business – Watch here.

Canadian neo-rock nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE have posted their rendition of “The Edge of Night”, originally performed by Pippin (Billy Boyd) to Denethor II (John Noble) in The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.

“When Double Experience performs and one of the band members has to change instruments or tune up, the others will sneak in a cover like this to break the silence and amuse ourselves. Ian and I hadn’t made a goofy video like this in a long time, so we figured it would be the perfect way to encapsulate a memory our fans may have had of our live show.” comments guitarist Brock Tinsley.

In additional news, after a busy 2014 that saw DOUBLE EXPERIENCE tour across the United Kingdom (tour recap on PureGrainAudio.com here) along with dates in the USA and Canada in promotion of last year’s debut album ‘721835’. The band is proud to announce they will be returning to the UK for dates in May and June (which will include new drummer Dafydd Cartwright) following their tour of Eastern Canada that also includes a performance at Anachronik Fest in Montreal, QC.

Maritime Travelers Tour:

April 23 – Saint John, NB @ Pub Down Under

April 24 – Fredericton, NB @ Charlotte Street Arts Centre

April 25 – Amherst, NS @ Teazer’s Pub

April 26 – Charlottetown, PEI @ Baba’s Lounge

April 27 – Halifax, NS @ Reflections Bar

April 28 – Halifax, NS @ Gus’ Bar

April 29 – Quebec City, QC @ Bar La Source de La Martiniere

May 1 – Montreal, QC @ Petit Cafe Campus – Anachronik Festival – Tickets and info here.

May 2 – Cornwall, ON @ Lola’s

May 3 – Peterborough, ON @ Sin City

May 6 – Ottawa, ON @ House of Targ

UK TOUR DATES:

05/19 Warrington, ENG – Dog House
05/20 Cork, IRL – Fred Zeppelin’s
05/21 Dublin, IRL – Fibber’s
05/22 Wrexham, WLS – Rewind
05/25 Whitchurch, ENG – Percy’s
05/26 Canterbury, ENG – Lady Luck
05/27 Oxford, ENG – Wheatsheaf
05/28 London, ENG – Nambucca
05/29 Ashford, ENG – Platform 5
06/03 Bournemouth, ENG – The Anvil
06/04 Sheffield, ENG – South-Sea Live
06/05 Rugby, ENG – The London House
06/06 Leicester, ENG – The Shed
06/07 Coventry, ENG – Arches Venue
06/08 London, ENG – Montague Arms
06/11 Hertford, ENG – Dog & Whistle
06/12 Nottingham, ENG – The Old Sal
06/13 Workington, ENG – Lounge 41
06/14 Ayr, SCT – Crumbs & Cocktails
06/16 Hull, ENG – O’Rileys
06/18 Swansea, WLS – The Scene
06/19 Swindon, ENG – The Victoria
06/20 Worthing, ENG – Buckfest – *3pm set time
06/20 Hastings, ENG – Flairz
06/21 Hitchin, ENG – Rhythms of the World (BBC Introducing Stage)

About:

Over the last few years, the Ottawa, ON based rock nerds have toured across Canada six times, twice in the UK and the States, performing 500+ shows over 100,000 miles and sharing the stage with such acts as Silverstein, Hawthorne Heights, Every Time I Die, Dead and Divine, Lifestory:Monologue to name a few. Their new album ‘721835’ is a curious collection of songs that are inspired by everything the band loves and considers nerdy. Showcasing a creative sound influenced by geeky comic books, trading cards, classic 8 bits games to today’s future 3D experiences, the album follows up their 2011 EP ‘One Big Quicksand’ recorded and produced by Jayson DeZuzio (Coheed and Cambria, My Chemical Romance) that was released via Blue Sapphire/Universal Music Canada.

Track Listing: Double Experience – 721835

1. Gambit (3:57)
2. Strange Acquaintance (4:41)
3. Horror Beyond Imagination (3:34)
4. Wolf in the Ewe (4:19)
5. Congratulations on Second Place (3:28)
6. Here’s Y (2:39)
7. Thumbsucker (3:30)
8. Destiny Chile (3:39)
9. Who the Hell? (3:05)

Album Length: 32:57

More Videos:

Gambit – http://youtu.be/71PRvGRILyk

Horror Beyond Imagination – http://youtu.be/719ubMD6jmo

Wolf In The Ewe – http://youtu.be/XAUDmYUlcbY

For more info, please visit the following links:

www.2xxp.com

http://www.facebook.com/doubleexperience

http://www.twitter.com/2xExperience

http://www.youtube.com/colfaxrock

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“Nerds from our great neighbors from the North can rock! Double XP is a lot more than a couple of gamers with instruments. Their upcoming album goes to show that gamers really do have feelings, and they are not ashamed to talk about em!” Royal Flush Magazine

“Their debut album “721835” consists of a fairly ballsy bunch of well-written alternative rock ‘n’ roll songs with cheeky riffs and ambitious vocal melodies. The lyrics might very well have been inspired by nerdy things and contain plenty of references that can be cherished by fellow nerds, but at the same time they are written in a way that succeeds in communicating extremely relatable feelings and experiences.” – Rock Freaks

“They’re a quartet who embrace their nerdy credentials, and luckily for those who may be concerned also know how to knock out some chunky riffs and melody lines.” – Screamer Magazine

“I recommend checking out “721835” if you enjoy rock music, Fall Out Boy, or simply love the combination of music and gaming/comic books/trading cards/etc.” – Canadian Beats

“Good songwriters…I think [Double Experience] are next. They’re going to do very well and I’m very excited about that.” – Jayson DeZuzio, producer (Coheed and Cambria, My Chemical Romance, Four Year Strong)

“The most genuine and down to earth band I’ve ever had to work with, load-in and sound checks were quick and easy with this bunch and they are some of the most hard working guys we as a venue have ever had the pleasure of the working with. Having traveled so far, and never played Swansea… prior to the show we were very unsure as to which way the event would turnout. But sure enough, [the band] did not disappoint. Playing to a pretty full room of Welsh fans singing and dancing along, throwing in a cover by Queen to really get them going. As a promoter and venue owner, I would recommend booking this band to anyone in the world, they definitely will not disappoint.” – William Sheldon, Promoter & Venue Owner – Static Bar, Swansea UK

“It’s rare that a band like Double Experience come along so we’re going to cherish them while they can still call themselves an ‘upcoming’ band because it won’t be long before they’re playing sold out massive shows. Great band, highly recommended.” – Andrew Dutton, Promoter – The Square, Harlow UK

0 NEWS: LEAVE THE LIVING Streaming New Track ‘Sink or Swim’; Debut Album Due Out May 1st

April 24, 2015
by Asher
· Uncategorized

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 24, 2015

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

RIYL = Lamb of God, As Blood Runs Black, Gojira, Black Dahlia Murder

LeaveTheLiving.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud

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LEAVE THE LIVING Streaming New Track ‘Sink or Swim’; Debut Album Due Out May 1st

L-R = Sean Higgins (Drums) – Steve McGillivray (Bass) – Ben Bushido (Guitar), Josiah Dyck (Guitar) – Justin Shadows (Vocals) – Photo Credit – Michael Grebinsky

Song Stream – Sink or Swim – Bandcamp | Youtube | Soundcloud

Song Stream – Leave The Living – Pacifist – Bandcamp | Soundcloud

Lyric Video – Leave The Living – Pacifist – Watch here.

Red Deer, AB groove metal five piece Leave The Living bring forth a blue-collar work ethic when it comes to making the ground shake before them. Gearing up for their 2015 debut album ‘Pacifist’ due out May 1st to follow up their 2012 self titled EP, LTL is looking forward to breaking necks with their punishing riffs and incredible breakdowns backed by wrenching screams and a heavier more brutal groove assault.

The band as unveiled their second single from ‘Pacifist’ at the following links below.

Youtube – https://youtu.be/cHzkRN8Bf4M

Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/leavetheliving/sink-or-swim

Bandcamp – https://leavetheliving.bandcamp.com/track/sink-or-swim

Album Pre-Order Digital and CD – https://leavetheliving.bandcamp.com/album/pacifist

Evolving significantly since inception, LTL has taken major steps to bring their songwriting to a higher level, collaborating closer as a band to make a heavier sound plus map out a new album and more that fans old and new, locally and internationally will be anxious to hit the mosh pit to support.

Leave The Living is recommended for fans of Pantera, Lamb of God, Gojira, As I Lay Dying, Arsis.

Upcoming Show Dates:

June 13 – Farmageddon Open Air – Ryley, AB – Tickets and info here.

Aug 2 – Loud As Hell Fest – Drumheller, AB – Tickets and info here.

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.leavetheliving.ca

http://www.facebook.com/leavetheliving

http://www.twitter.com/leavetheliving1

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“Pacifist” is a straight to the point no nonsense heavy hitting debut.” – Extreme Metal Television

“Leave the Living can clearly write and play angry, politically-charged, thrash-tinged groove metal.” – Echoes And Dust

0 NEWS: Punk Zombies KILL MATILDA Playing Canadian Music Week May 2nd @ Bovine Sex Club

April 23, 2015
by Asher
· Kill Matilda · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 23, 2015

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R.I.Y.L: Hole, The Distillers, The Misfits, The Offspring, Paramore

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Punk Zombies KILL MATILDA Playing Canadian Music Week May 2nd @ Bovine Sex Club

L-R – Marcus Luk (Drums) – Mykel Exner (Bass) – Dusty Exner (Vocals/Guitar) (Photo Credit: Terryis Gane)

Night of the Living Dead Remix – Zombie Apocalypse Lyric Video – Watch here.

Music Video – I Want Revenge – Watch here.

Music Video – Law Abiding Citizen – Watch here.

EP Stream – #Punk#Zombie#Roll – Listen here.

Coming off an exhaustive six month US/Mexican/Canadian tour in support of their latest EP ‘Punk, Zombie, Rock n’ Roll’, which was also accompanied by a comic book created by vocalist/guitarist Dusty Exner (free download here), zombie hunting punks Kill Matilda are proud to announce they will be showcasing at this year’s Canadian Music Week on Saturday, May 2nd at Bovine Sex Club.

“We are excited to be playing Canadian Music Week for the first time ever! After 6 months living in a van and touring the US being home and being part of this event is awesome. Our showcase is going to knock your socks off, so come prepared!” comments vocalist / guitarist Dusty Exner.

Saturday May 2nd, 2015

Bovine Sex Club

BUY TICKETS

CMW Showcase

Presented by: Canadian Music Week

The Lionyls 9:00PM

Straight To Business 10:00PM

POOL BOY 12:00AM

Kill Matilda 1:00AM

Doors:8:30 PM / 19+. / All wristbands accepted.

Following the showcase, Kill Matilda plan to work on the fall release of their new “Songs of Survival” EP recorded by Garth Richardson, which will be supported by a world tour beginning in September 2015 and will span across Europe, Canada, the US and Mexico.

#Punk#Zombie#Rocknroll - EP Cover - High Res

Track Listing: #Punk#Zombie#RocknRoll

1. Pomegranate
2. I Want Revenge
3. Zombie Apocalypse
4. Law Abiding Citizen
5. PBJ
6. Geisha With A Switchblade (Acoustic)

For more info, please visit these links:

www.KillMatilda.com

http://www.facebook.com/killmatilda/

http://twitter.com/KillMatilda

Music Video – She’s A Killer – Watch here.

Music Video – Fault Lines – Watch here.

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“Kill Matilda may be the best punk band you haven’t heard of. Based out of Canada and solely a DIY band, it’s very possible this female-fronted fist full of punk fury has flown under your radar. Not anymore, though. Their latest release, the#Punk#Zombie#RocknRoll EP is a throwback to the classic punk movement with a little bit of horror rock mixed in, serving as an impressive tribute to The Misfits (not that new “Misfits” crap- the real Misfits).” – The Front Row Report

“Opening up with Pomegranate and through to I Want Revenge hints of The Misfits and The Cramps instantly emerge from this vigorous group. Zombie Apocalypse and Law Abiding Citizen continue the mayhem through to the penultimate track PBJ which typifies your current day zombie. What really caught my attention was the final track Geisha With A Switchblade, this is a powerful depictive of the ultimate in revenge to a bad guy whilst enjoying every last detail. Check below the new video for Law Abiding Citizen and enjoy, if you’re nearby any venues these guys are tearing then get yourself down for a set of carnage!” All About The Rock UK

“I can’t say enough good things about this 6 track EP from KILL MATILDA. This is one of those gems that you’ll be happy you found early enough before their RISE amongst the LIVING! Check em out” – Heavy Metal ICU

“this is a fresh and exciting burst of musical energy that looks forward to the future rather than to late-90s nonsense. From the start, I loved the power of Dusty Exner’s voice. She can scream with the best of them, but—lucky for us—can also carry a tune.” – Sea of Tranquility

“A six track extended player crashed landed in my inbox like a bull in a china shop thanks to a Punk Rock outfit called Kill Matilda… The title of this E.P. is “#Punk#Zombie#RocknRoll” and it takes no prisoners!” – Rockulus Maximus

“if there’s one thing thing guaranteed to wake the slumbering beast from the annual hibernation it’s some gravelly voiced and quite frankly excellent punk. If you like Hole, The Misfits or The Offspring (and Yeah, Yeah Yeahs,) and let’s face it who doesn’t, then these guys are right up your alley…down and dirty punk with sexy riffs and a promise of blood, fists and stomping buy this on March 4th. You won’t regret it.” – Wyrd Ways Show Review

“The EP is packed full of high energy, powerful tracks. I personally find that the band makes you feel like you are at their show, rocking out with them. It’s a mix of songs that gives you chills and makes you feel empowered by just listening.” – Canadian Beats

0 NEWS: NOCLEANSINGING Premiere XUL’s ‘Orbit of Nemesis’ From Upcoming EP ‘Extinction Necromance’ Due Out May 19th

April 8, 2015
by Asher
· Music News · XUL

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 8, 2015

For EP Promo, please send request to ashermedia[at]gmail.com

For fans of Behemoth, Dissection, Immortal

Buy Links: Bandcamp

EPK | Press Photo Download | EP Cover Download

NOCLEANSINGING Premiere XUL’s ‘Orbit of Nemesis’ From Upcoming EP ‘Extinction Necromance’ Due Out May 19th

(Album Artwork done by Remy C. of Headsplit Design)

RELEASE DATE: May 19, 2015

LABEL: SELF-RELEASE

Track Listing: XUL – Extinction Necromance

Frozen, We Drown (8:17)

Orbit of Nemesis (7:17)

Chaos Requiem (5:39)

Summon the Swarm (8:17)

EP Length: 29:31

Vernon, BC blackened death metal band XUL has teamed with NoCleanSinging.com for the premiere of their track ‘Orbits of Nemesis’, which is off their upcoming EP ‘Extinction Necromance’ due out May 19th to follow 2012’s full length ‘Malignance’ (free album download).

“We’ve chosen ‘Orbit of Nemesis’ as the single from our upcoming EP because we believe it embodies what we’ve been going for with this band up until this point. We want to give listeners a glimpse of the evolution of Xul.” comments guitarist Bill Ferguson.

Listen to ‘Orbit of Nemesis’ at the following link: http://www.nocleansinging.com/2015/04/08/an-ncs-premiere-xul-orbit-of-nemesis/

Following in the footsteps of bands such as Behemoth, Dissection, and Immortal, XUL has left the beaten path to forge their own brand of blackened death metal that’s overflowing with crushing rhythms seamlessly coalescing into atmospheric passages and accompanied by a storm of punishing percussion with vicious vocal harmonies to expand on their previous work on Malignance.

This follow up EP ‘Extinction Necroromance’ heralds a new age of northern darkness with songs reminiscent of cold lonely tombs, malevolent intent and predatory nature. XUL captivates audiences like light attracts flies as they delve deeper into the maelstrom and build on an already impressive Western Canadian following that has seen them support heavyweights including Obscura, Exhumed, Vreid, Kampfar, Woods of Ypres, Macabre, Withered, Cephalic Carnage, Archspire and 3 Inches of Blood.

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://xulofficial.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/Xulband

http://twitter.com/xulofficial

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XUL – Malignance Reviews

#10 of Top 20 Best Albums of 2012 for MetalMadeInCanada.ca

“Xul continue to offer a barrage after barrage of obliterating death metal…when the sheer fire power and dexterous performances that Xul serve up are so satisfying. Particularly when you consider that is the band’s debut album. Malignance is undeniably impressive.” – Powerplay Mag UK

“Malignance, the first record from unsigned Canadian blackened death act Xul, is one of the most impressive debut’s I’ve heard in a very long time. Rarely are the similar artists mentioned in press kits an entirely accurate estimation of the soundscapes to be found within an album proper, but I find the examples of Behemoth and Dissection are quite fitting in this case, as the band excels at weaving the brutality of the former with the epic melodious propensity of the latter, not to mention the grandiosity inherent to both, into a rich and exciting tapestry of extremity.” – Metal-Archives.com

“Vernon British Columbia natives, XUL made their way to Katacombs with one intention in mind – to leave a lasting effect. They did. Influenced by the mighty Behemoth and defunct, Dissection, Xul pulled out all the stops in an insanely intense show characterized by a great sound, guitar hooks and energy that would lay waste to most established bands today! Approx. 50 people were in attendance, give or take a few, but there could have been 10,000 people with the amount of electricity in the air! CONFIDENCE was the adjective on display. They tore through “Summon the Swarm” in such a way that Jon Nodtveidt would have smiled in his grave! Long live Blackened Death Metal. Long Live Xul.” – Live Review – Ondes Chocs

“will appeal to fans of black/death metal. Hard-hitting and brutal, Malignance is intense and that intensity does not let up until the very last song.” – TheFrontRowReport.com

“I loved this album beginning to end, and you can hear the talent that lies there just waiting to come out and greet the world with what XUL has to offer. I can’t wait to hear what they come out with next. I hope some record company comes and grabs these guys because they have a lot to offer the metal community! Look forward to the future with XUL because I know we will be hearing from them again soon.” – Metal Master Kingdom

“Xul operate within the genre of blackened death metal, taking cues from blackened death metal giants like Behemoth, black metal legends like Immortal and Mayhem, as well as death metal demigods like Morbid Angel. They have taken all of these inspirations and combined them into their own artistically highly successful brand of blackened death metal, which features the brutality of death metal and the darkness and evil of black metal. Thus, you get and album the treats you to both the machine-gun bassdrums, guttural vocals, and technically proficient playing associated with death metal and the tense harmonies, tremolo picking, and blazing blastbeats associated with black metal…..Xul’s “Malignance” is a huge artistic success and captures what I consider to be the best from both death metal and black metal.” – Metal Music Archives

“XUL’s “Malignance” is a raging, rolling machine of Black-tinged Death Metal 8/10″ – Metal-Observer

“the band manages to make a sound that encompasses the Death Metal ‘old school’ with the current time style that combines technical, brutality and a very dark mood, as do Belphegor, Behemoth and Azarath. 8/10″ – Whiplash (Brazil)

“Malignance features a stunning display of musicianship with its ultra-slick leads, hyperspeed percussion and incredible bass tone. Meyers’s fetid vocals salivating on the album’s rotting body ties the whole gruesome scene together. Xul wreak “Vengeance” on the ears of death metal fans, forcing their way in the cortex to fester and boil. This is one Malignance you’ll be dying to have.” – Kingdom of Noise

“I love death metal that takes no prisoners.” – Battle Helm

“This blackened death quintet from Vernon, British Columbia does not dissapoint with thier first release, Malignance. The first track sets the pace for the whole album; hard hitting, ear splitting, skull crushing brutality. Battlestorm, indeed! Strong black influences shine through, especially in tracks like Porta Nocis, and Vengeance, while the instrumental Winter’s Reign leaves you spellbound. I have to admit to being really impressed with the amount of work these northern bastards have put into this, and I highly recommend it.” – Canadian Black Metal

0 NEWS: Neo Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Playing Anachronik Fest In Montreal + Tour Dates + New Lyric Video ‘Goddamn Mimetic Business’ ft. Fred Mascherino (ex-Taking Back Sunday)

April 8, 2015
by Asher
· Double Experience · Music News

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 8, 2015

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

Tour Dates | 2xXP.com | Facebook | Twittter | Soundcloud

Youtube | CBC Radio 3 | Tumblr | Instagram

Official Merch Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

High Res Press Photo | 721835 Album Cover | 721835 Album Lyrics

Neo Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Playing Anachronik Fest In Montreal + Tour Dates + New Lyric Video ‘Goddamn Mimetic Business’ ft. Fred Mascherino (ex-Taking Back Sunday)

Lyric Video – ‘Here’s Y’ – Watch here.

Music video – ‘Who The Hell?’ – Watch here.

PureGrainAudio.com – Lyric Video – Double Experience – Goddamn Mimetic Business – Watch here.

It’s all about the shows and touring for Ottawa, ON based DOUBLE EXPERIENCE whom last year toured across the USA, the United Kingdom (tour recap on PureGrainAudio.com here) and Canada in promotion of their debut full length ‘721835′. As the tour season begins for 2015, the neo nerd rockers are hitting dates in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island (dates listed below)and are now proud to confirm they will be performing at this year’s Anachronik Fest in Montreal, QC on May 1st at Petit Cafe Campus alongside Kill Matilda and Rusted. Event and ticket info here.

“We’re really proud to be on the Festival Anachronik lineup. We haven’t played in Montreal in a long time so we’re all expecting this show to be a highlight of our entire spring tour.” comments Double Experience guitarist Brock Tinsley.

In additional news, the band has released a lyric video for their new single ‘Goddamn Mimetic Business featuring ex-Taking Back Sunday / Terrible Things guitarist Fred Mascherino, which is now streaming on PureGrainAudio.com here.

Appear Offline Tour:

April 9 – Kingston, ON @ The Mansion

April 11 – Barrie, ON @ Bourbon

April 12 – Peterborough, ON @ The Garnet

April 13 – Oshawa, ON @ Diezel Room

April 14 – Toronto, ON @ The Painted Lady

April 15 – Hamilton, ON @ The Casbah

April 16 – Windsor, ON @ Villains Beastro

April 17 – Chatham-Kent, ON @ The Elephant’s Nest

April 19 – London, ON @ APK

April 20 – Toronto, ON @ Bovine Sex Club

Maritime Travelers Tour:

April 23 – Saint John, NB @ Pub Down Under

April 24 – Fredericton, NB @ Charlotte Street Arts Centre

April 25 – Amherst, NS @ Teazer’s Pub

April 26 – Charlottetown, PEI @ Baba’s Lounge

April 27 – Halifax, NS @ Reflections Bar

April 28 – Halifax, NS @ Gus’ Bar

April 29 – Quebec City, QC @ Bar La Source de La Martiniere

May 1 – Montreal, QC @ Petit Cafe Campus – Anachronik Festival – Tickets and info here.

May 2 – Cornwall, ON @ Lola’s

May 6 – Ottawa, ON @ House of Targ

About:

Track Listing: Double Experience – 721835

Album Length: 32:57

More Videos:

Gambit – http://youtu.be/71PRvGRILyk

Horror Beyond Imagination – http://youtu.be/719ubMD6jmo

Wolf In The Ewe – http://youtu.be/XAUDmYUlcbY

For more info, please visit the following links:

www.2xxp.com

http://www.facebook.com/doubleexperience

http://www.twitter.com/2xExperience

http://www.youtube.com/colfaxrock

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“They’re a quartet who embrace their nerdy credentials, and luckily for those who may be concerned also know how to knock out some chunky riffs and melody lines.” – Screamer Magazine

“I recommend checking out “721835” if you enjoy rock music, Fall Out Boy, or simply love the combination of music and gaming/comic books/trading cards/etc.” – Canadian Beats

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