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0 CKCU 93.1FM – eV’s Underground: The Autumn Equinox Edition: featuring Viathyn

  • September 29, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Viathyn

http://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/58/18807.html

0 VOIR – Critiques en vrac : Avec Double Experience, The Body Politic et Where Giants Once Stood

  • September 22, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Double Experience · The Body Politic · Where Giants Once Stood

http://voir.ca/chanceuxqueteux/2014/09/22/critiques-en-vrac/

0 Melodic.net – Double Experience – 721835

  • September 10, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Double Experience

http://melodic.net/?page=review&id=79669/

0 ATTN: Video Gamers: CONTEST ALERT: Win A Copy of Sci-Fi Thriller ‘DESTINY’ From Neo-Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE + FREE Song Download; New UK Tour Blog On PureGrainAudio.com + Canadian Dates

  • September 5, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Double Experience

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

RIYL = Fall Out Boy, He is Legend, Queens of the Stone Age

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Official Merch Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

ATTN: Video Gamers: CONTEST ALERT: Win A Copy of Sci-Fi Thriller ‘DESTINY’ From Neo-Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE + FREE Song Download; New UK Tour Blog On PureGrainAudio.com + Canadian Dates

Nobody is more excited for the release of the upcoming online multi-player sci-fi thriller video game “Destiny” than Canadian neo-rock nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE! And to to celebrate, the band wants to hook up one lucky fan with a signed copy of the game for their console of choice. Plus DOUBLE EXPERIENCE will be sending a FREE download of their song “Destiny Chile” to anyone who enters and in case you haven’t bought their new album “721835” yet, they will be setting up the winner with a signed copy of that too. All you have to do is visit the following link and fill out the form by 11:59pm September 19, 2014.

“We know a lot of our fans are just as pumped to play Destiny as we are, so this contest felt like an obvious way to fuel that excitement,” says vocalist Ian Nichols.

“All of us in the band have different consoles too,” adds guitarist Brock Tinsley, “so there’s a good chance the winner will be spending a lot of time gaming alongside one of us.”

Enter contest: http://www.2xexperience.com/destiny-contest.html

The band recently completed their third UK tour entitled the L.A.R.P. Tour (The Live Action Rock Performance Tour) this past August in promotion of their new album‘721835′ released on August 1st that was recorded by fellow science-fiction aficionado Al Jacob (He is Legend, A Skylit Drive).

Here’s a tour recap the band posted recently on PureGrainAudio.com – http://puregrainaudio.com/reviews/double-experience-exclusive-summer-2014-uk-tour-recap-from-guitarist-brock-tinsley

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.

Lyric Video – Here’s Y – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZseQAdgMvR4

double experience | here's y (animated video)

Music video ‘Who The Hell?’ – http://youtu.be/_64hxwk42cc

double experience | who the hell?

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

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-double-experience/

0 Metal Observer – Norilsk – Japetus

  • August 26, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Norilsk

http://www.metal-observer.com/3.o/review/norilsk-japetus/

0 Video Game Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Premiere New Song ‘Here’s Y’ On PureGrainAudio.com; Announce USA ‘Smells Like Freedom’ Tour (VA,NC,AL,FL,TX,KS,MO,IL)

  • June 5, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Double Experience

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

RIYL = Fall Out Boy, He is Legend, Queens of the Stone Age

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

Youtube | CBC Radio 3 | Tumblr | Instagram

Official Merch Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

EPK | High Res Press Photo

Video Game Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Premiere New Song ‘Here’s Y’ On PureGrainAudio.com; Announce USA ‘Smells Like Freedom’ Tour (VA,NC,AL,FL,TX,KS,MO,IL)


L-R – Ian Nichols (Vocals) | Tim Kealey (Bass) | Kenny Saunders (Drums) | Brock Tinsley (Guitars) | Photo Credit – Vicky Kao

   Ottawa, ON video game rock nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE has teamed up with PureGrainAudio.com for the premiere of the latest track ‘Here’s Y’ from their forthcoming album ‘721835′ recorded by fellow science-fiction aficionado Al Jacob (He is Legend, A Skylit Drive) in North Carolina.

“Here’s Y is the biggest departure from our formative years as a band, but we’re really happy with the end result. There’s just something strangely satisfying about an eerie little pop song that essentially runs down a list of the reasons why you disappoint so many people. That being said, I believe my generations better years are still ahead of us, and hopefully this song – with a little tough love – can help that transition.” comments guitarist Brock Tinsley.

PureGrainAudio.com – Song Stream – ‘Here’s Y’ – http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/double-experience-here-s-y-world-premiere-song-stream

In additional news, DE recently wrapped up their ‘Rated M For MaTour’ that included a showcase at this year’s Canadian Music Week to add their 500+ shows and collection of over 100,000 miles during their multiple past tours across Canada, the UK, and the States.  Taking no time to hit the road again, the band is going South to the USA for their ‘Smells Like Freedom Tour’ this June, which includes performances at Pegasus Records Store in Florence, AL and video game stores Game Over in Houston, TX and Austin, TX.

“Though this won’t be our first time touring in the USA, each show we booked was in a city or state we have never played before. We’ve already compiled another list of dream locations to visit based on the Food Network, too.” comments bassist Tim Kealey.

August 1st will see the release of their new album ‘721835′, 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.

The band’s first music video ‘Who The Hell?’ in support of their album ‘721835′ can be viewed at the following link: http://youtu.be/_64hxwk42cc

double experience | who the hell?

‘Smells Like Freedom’ Tour Dates:

June 13 – Chesapeake, VA @ Roger’s
June 14 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Chapel Hill Underground
June 19 – Florence, AL @ Pegasus Garage Records Tapes & CDs, Comics
June 20 – Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar
June 22 – Houston, TX @ Game Over (2pm)
June 22 – Austin, TX @ TBA
June 23 – Austin, TX @ Game Over (Acoustic In Store 6PM (FREE!))

June 24 – Austin, TX @ Game Over (North) Full band in-store 7PM (FREE!)
June 27 – Wichita, KS @ John Barleycorn’s Bar
June 28 – Overland, MO @ Just Bill’s Place
June 30 – Chicago, IL @ The Elbo Room

 

Track Listing: 721835

1. Gambit [Video]
2. Strange Acquaintance [Lyric Video]
3. Horror Beyond Imagination [Lyric Video]
4. Wolf in the Ewe [Lyric Video]
5. Congratulations on Second Place
6. Here’s Y
7. Thumbsucker
8. Destiny Chile
9. Who the Hell?

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 

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-double-experience/

 

0 Spotlight Ottawa – (Concert Review) – Double Experience

  • June 3, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Double Experience

http://www.spotlightottawa.com/double-experience-and-iconoclast-entertain-the-crowd-at-zaphods/

0 Blacktooth Entertainment Presents MALIGNANCY Infects Canada 2014 (Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa)

  • May 28, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Blacktooth Entertainment

BlacktoothEntertainment | Malignancy Facebook | WillowTip Records

MALIGNANCY Infects Canada 2014 (Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa)

Blacktooth Entertainment proudly presents Yonkers, NY death metal pioneers Malignancy performing the following dates for their ‘Malignancy Infects Canada 2014’ tour  in support of their latest album ‘Eugenics‘.

“It’s been two long years since we last played in Canada! Looking forward to crushing Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa with our brand of Brutech! Hanging with friends/fans and the BBBEEEERRRR!!” comments vocalist Danny Nelson.

Tour Dates:

June 5 – Il Motore – Montreal, QC w/ Obsolote Mankind, Pallor Mortis, Tribunal

June 6 – Hard Luck Bar – Toronto, ON w/ The Unborn Dead, Sludgehammer, Serene Molestation

June 7 – Cafe Dekcuf – Ottawa, ON w/ Fumigation, Antlion, Deathrow Six

About: Malignancy formed in February 1992 from the initiative of vocalist Danny Nelson and guitarist Javier Velez.They released their first demo titled Eaten Out From Within in April 1993. After multiple line-up changes and three more demos the band finally secured a deal with United Guttural Records in 1998. Shortly after, the band released their first album, Intrauterine Cannibalism in Spring of 1999. Soon they released an EP titled Motivated By Hunger. In 2001 a compilation entitled Ignorance Is Bliss was released through Primitive Recordings. It contained material from the Eaten Out From Within and Ignorance Is Bliss demos, and a 1998 promo CD. In 2003 they released one more EP, called Cross Species Transmutation. After the release the band began a three-year long search for a new label, which ended with them signing to Willowtip Records in 2006 and releasing a full-length titled Inhuman Grotesqueries on 7 August 2007. The band released Eugenics, its third full-length, in 2012.

 

0 Canadian Video Game Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Announce USA ‘Smells Like Freedom’ Tour (VA,NC,AL,FL,TX,KS,MO,IL)

  • May 27, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Uncategorized

 

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

RIYL = Fall Out Boy, He is Legend, Queens of the Stone Age

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

Youtube | CBC Radio 3 | Tumblr | Instagram

Official Merch Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

EPK | High Res Press Photo

Canadian Video Game Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Announce USA ‘Smells Like Freedom’ Tour


L-R – Ian Nichols (Vocals) | Tim Kealey (Bass) | Kenny Saunders (Drums) | Brock Tinsley (Guitars) | Photo Credit – Vicky Kao

     Recently wrapping up their ‘Rated M For MaTour’ that included a showcase at this year’s Canadian Music Week to add their 500+ shows and collection of over 100,000 miles during their multiple past tours across Canada, the UK, and the States.  Ottawa, ON video game rock nerds Double Experience are taking no time to hit the road again and going South to the USA for their ‘Smells Like Freedom Tour’ this June, which includes performances at Pegasus Records Store in Florence, AL and video game stores Game Over in Houston, TX and Austin, TX.

“Though this won’t be our first time touring in the USA, each show we booked was in a city or state we have never played before. We’ve already compiled another list of dream locations to visit based on the Food Network, too.” comments bassist Tim Kealey.

The band is gearing up for the August 1st release of their forthcoming album ‘721835′ recorded by fellow science-fiction aficionado Al Jacob (He is Legend, A Skylit Drive) in North Carolina. A curious collection of songs that are inspired by everything the band loves and considers nerdy, the album showcases a creative sound influenced by geeky comic books, trading cards, classic 8 bits games to today’s future 3D experiences to follow 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.

The band’s first music video ‘Who The Hell?’ in support of their album ‘721835′ can be viewed at the following link: http://youtu.be/_64hxwk42cc

double experience | who the hell?

‘Smells Like Freedom’ Tour Dates:

June 13 – Chesapeake, VA @ Roger’s
June 14 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Chapel Hill Underground
June 19 – Florence, AL @ Pegasus Garage Records Tapes & CDs, Comics
June 20 – Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar
June 21 – Houston, TX @ Game Over
June 22 – Austin, TX @ Headhunters
June 24 – Austin, TX @ Game Over
June 27 – Kansas City, KS @ John Barleycorn’s Bar
June 28 – Overland, MO @ Just Bill’s Place
June 30 – Chicago, IL @ The Elbo Room

721835 - Album Cover

Track Listing: 721835

1. Gambit (3:57) [Video]
2. Strange Acquaintance (4:41) [Lyric Video]
3. Horror Beyond Imagination (3:34) [Lyric Video]
4. Wolf in the Ewe (4:19) [Lyric Video]
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

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 

 

0 CHARIOTS OF THE GODS Comment On Departure of Vocalist and Drummer; New Members To Be Added To Line Up!

  • May 21, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Chariots of The Gods

CHARIOTS OF THE GODS PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

RIYL =  Trivium, Unearth, In Flames, Children of Bodom, Lamb of God, Annihilator,  As I Lay Dying, All That Remains, Arch Enemy

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CHARIOTS OF THE GODS Comment On Departure of Vocalist and Drummer; New Members To Be Added To Line Up!

   Touring Eastern Canada aggressively over the years plus their first international tour in Cuba for the ‘Brutal Winter Fest Tour’ in December of 2013 in promotion of their debut album ‘Tides of War’, Ottawa, ON melodic death thrashers Chariots of The Gods  are announcing the departure of vocalist Renaud Jobin and drummer Richard O’Neil plus addressing new members to be added to line up.

In a statement posted on their facebook, COTG comments: (french translation follows)

“As some of your might have heard, Chariots of the Gods recently parted ways with 2 of its members. Both Renaud Jobin and Richard O’Neil will no longer perform their respective vocal and drumming duties for us. There is no denying the great contribution that these two individuals have brought to our development as a group and to our music. We wish them nothing but luck and success in their future endeavours and we will be supporting them all the way through.

That being said, people, cheer up ; this is NOT the end for Chariots of the Gods! We are carrying on throughout these difficult times and rebuilding ourselves to come back stronger. We even have some big announcements coming soon!!

Once again, we thank all our fans and friends out there who are supporting us, in hope that they will continue to do so. We will be coming back with new members and with them we will create new music and a new era for Chariots of the Gods.

Thanks to every past members of Chariots for their great contributions on so many levels.

TO BE CONTINUED!!

———

Certains d’entre vous en ont peut-être entendu parler ; deux membres de Chariots of the Gods ont quitté le groupe. Renaud Jobin (vocales) et Richard O’Neil (batterie) ne performeront désormais plus avec le groupe. Il va sans dire que l’immense contribution de Renaud et Rich à la musique, au développement et à la réputation de Chariots est inégalée. Nous ne leur souhaitons rien de moins que beaucoup de chance et de succès dans leurs projets futurs, pour lesquels nous les encourageons à 100%.

Ceci dit, soyez rassurés, ce n’est PAS la fin pour Chariots of the Gods ! Nous allons passer à travers cette période difficile tout en travaillant à la reconstruction de notre groupe pour revenir en force. Nous avons même des grosses nouvelles pour vous très prochainement !!

Encore une fois, merci à tous nos fans et amis qui nous supportent, en espérant que vous allez continuer à le faire. Nous serons de retour avec de nouveaux membres, avec l’aide desquels nous allons entrer dans un nouvelle ère musicale.

Merci à chaque ex-membres de Chariots pour leur grande contribution à tous les niveaux.

À SUIVRE !!”

In additional news, a teaser for their next music video ‘Starborn’ has been posted at the following link:

Starborn Teaser – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKeYmSqLn1c

About: Chariots of The Gods released their debut album ‘Tides of War’ in early 2013 produced by award winning producer/engineer/mixer Glen Robinson who has worked with names such as The Ramones, AC/DC, GWAR, Annihilator and Voivod. COTG’s new album delivers 14 epic, crushing tracks to follow up their well received 2010 debut EP ‘Reverence,’ which the band aggressively toured in Quebec and Ontario, sharing the stage with names such as Misfits, Voivod, Despised Icon, Kataklysm, Blind Witness, Misery Index, Martyr, Fuck the Facts, Blackguard, Neuraxis, The Agonist, Reanimator and Insurrection. 

Track Listing: Tides of War

1. Overture
2. Seventh Weapon
3. Blind Assassin
4. Ambrosian Wings
5. Tides of War
6. Revillusion (1905)
7. Snow Falls on the White River (1914)
8. Severing the Bloodline (1917)
9. Collapse of an Empire
10. Red Skies
11. Nebula
12. Starborn
13. Unbound (feat. Aleksi Sihvonen)
14. Annihilation of the Gods

FREE DOWNLOAD – Tides of War – http://chariotsofthegods.bandcamp.com/track/tides-of-war

Music Video – Tides of War – http://youtu.be/3Z8YEQd98Uo

For more info on Chariots of The Gods, please follow them at these links:

www.chariotsofthegods.net  | http://www.facebook.com/chariotsofthegods | Twitter: @chariotsotgods

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Chariots of The Gods – Tides of War (2013)

RIYL =  Trivium, Unearth, In Flames, Children of Bodom, Lamb of God, Annihilator,  As I Lay Dying, All That Remains, Arch Enemy

 Release Date: January 29, 2013

Label: Self-Released

Distribution: Indie Pool

Canadian Radio Highlight: #13 on National Top 20 Loud of 2013 – Canadian College Loud Charts (Earshot)

Canadian Radio Highlight – #27 on Top 30 Overall Loud Chart for 2013 – CFOU 89.1 FM (Trois Rivieres, QC) – (CFOU)

Canadian Radio Highlight – March 2013 – Top 20 Loud Chart – #5 – Chariots Of The Gods – (Earshot)

Canadian Radio Highlight – February 2013 – Top 20 Loud Chart – #2 – Chariots Of The Gods – (Earshot)

“‘Tides of War’ offers music that is well done and fueled with the propensity of delivering solid melodic death/thrash.” – Blistering.com

“Fans of modern thrash, who like it furious, biting and yet melodic check Chariots of The Gods.” – Lords of Metal

“There’s a lot on ‘Tides of War’ to pique the interest of either thrash or melodic death metal fans, and the non-stop galloping guitar sound is an impressive display of what the underground can achieve.” – MetalUnderground.com

“It is heavy, brutal and energetic while also incorporating a fair amount of melody to boot!…This is an album that is definitely going to raise the bar in the extreme music scene for the remainder of the year. Pick this one up; you won’t regret it!” – PureGrainAudio.com

“CHARIOTS OF THE GODS are showing plenty of promise to be able to be one of Canada’s next big things out there” – Metal Observer

“An incredibly professional production is at hand: drums are clear; vocals are on the perfect level with the instruments; even the soft and quiet moments are balanced just right so as to create bits of atmosphere against the heaviness. There is a pure love of metal evident in this debut and the production lets all the power, aggression, and passion through to the listener…the band confidently establishes their intention: a charge of solid and unyielding melodeath garnished with impeccable interludes, solos, and leads.” – MetalStorm

“CHARIOTS OF THE GODS, with their first full-length release ”Tides Of War”,is sure to be the new buzz of the underground scene…Overall, the album is an eclectic, vibrant, and colorful release that really keeps listeners head banging all the way and appreciating the good work the band has put in. The production is clearly strong, coming from the hands of Glen Robinsonwho has worked with Metal legends such as ANNIHILATOR and QUEENSRYCHE…The band does its best, and boy is it good, to church out infectious hook after hook, coupled with blistering melodies and kickass solos backed by Jobin’s great vocals. Each band member shines in this album and their dedication and devotion to their music is clear from the start…The entire album is structured in a genius way—these guys are clearly gifted lads.” – Metal-Temple

“Splendid stuff from a young Canadian troupe that would appear to have all the tricks… I love their coruscating mix of Maidenesque harmonies (have a listen to the awesome Blind Assassin and tell me you ain’t impressed)” – MetalAsFuck

“”Tides of War” is an album that rivals classics by acts such as God Forbid, Shadows Fall, and Killswitch Engage in excellence and pays respectful homage to acts like In Flames, Arch Enemy, At The Gates, and Dark Tranquility. For my money, this debut album deserves the status as a melodeath-type of metal classic. 5/5″ – MetalMusicArchives

“The best thing about this band, in my view, is the powerful melodic style they bring to each song. The guitarists are especially strong on several tracks, including “Tides of War,” “Revillusion (1905),” and “Unbound.” I loved the instrumental track “Snow Falls on the White River (1914),” yet another piece of evidence that these guys have a keen sense of melody, at times, one that even approaches beauty. Mathiew St-Amour and Dimitri Gervais play their guitars with grace and precision and sound especially great on their harmonized parts. These guys have a bright future as twin guitar leads and I hope they’ll take advantage of what they can do together. Readers who like their guitars to come in pairs will love this album.” – SeaofTranquility

“Tides of War” is an album that rivals classics by acts such as God Forbid, Shadows Fall, and Killswitch Engage in excellence and pays respectful homage to acts like In Flames, Arch Enemy, At The Gates, and Dark Tranquility. For my money, this debut album deserves the status as a melodeath-type of metal classic. 5/5″ – MetalMusicArchives

“COTG entice the listener with infectious hooks, associated melodies and some blistering solos out of the guitar work. If that is not justice enough for you to buy this, then listen to the intensity of Renaud Jobin’s vocals. This is a release that requires you to strap your balls down (if you have them of course!) when the volume is cranked up…They have a fantastic musical ability and a gift of song structure that exhumes listeners emotions that includes anger and conversely serenity and the need to throw the devil horns without too much though will therefore result. ‘Tides of War’ promotes Chariots of the Gods as real contenders in their field of metal, their field of glory and the rewards are presented for everyone on these exceptional fourteen tracks defining a generation of musically gifted individuals who do not rely purely on breakdowns to get their point across, it sounds effortless. Horn’s raised high gents! 4/5″ – Brutalism.com

“Overture is quite sweet sounding and feels like a film score. Nothing compared to the monster that is waiting to be unleashed. Ferocious riffs and classic metal vocals. Drums blasting out the speed and blasts and the guitars giving it a chunky edge whilst maintains some harmony. Hatebreed hardcore edge but throws in the melody. Definitely an innovative sound amongst a sea of similar sounds. Chariots of the Gods definitely seem to offer something that little bit different. Taking the generic metal sound and throwing in delicious guitar solos with a conflicting vocal. Upbeat without being cheesy.” – Culutre Bomb Mag

”I’m honored to be a part of this project” – Glen Robinson (producer)

”It’s pretty good!” – Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters)

”In my opinion, Chariots of the Gods is THE melodic thrash metal revelation in Canada this year” – Musique d’une Nation

”Excellent album full of energy […] I may have a man-crush on Chariots of the Gods”
Ondes Chocs

”I wouldn’t be surprised to see ‘Tides of War’ be a strong beginning this year in the field of melodic death metal.” Dagheisha

”Just pure metal […] it’s a real treat to the ears” – Metal Manic

”My first reaction was ”WOW!” […] If you like death metal, you have to get that CD” – WTFMusic.com

”It’s a masterpiece” – Radiorockdrummond.com

”Mathieu-Phillipe St-Amour is undoubtedly a promosing guitarist” – dagheisha.com

”A band to admire […] amazing collaboration of Heavy Metal and Death Metal […] no less than perfect” – Metal Temple

”An excellent band who knows what they are doing […] Listen to them and you’ll discover something great” – Dave Lemire (Concert promoter)

”Chariots of the Gods […] are doing everything right […] they are talented and powerful enough to show the world Canada rocks hard” – Metal Bite

”I am stoked to discover new talent from Ottawa […] Chariots of the Gods is an erruption waiting to happen”  -The Ottawa Epitaph

“Hands down, CHARIOTS OF THE GODS have worked hard and have improved their songwriting that shines in “Tides Of War” in every aspect. Don’t be fooled by the melodic Death Metal tag and consider the Canadians just another IN FLAMES wannabe because there is more than just catchy riffs and growling vocals. And don’t forget that CHARIOTS OF THE GODS come from Canada that is a most reliable source for high quality Metal. 8/10″ – MetalKaoz.com

Discography

2013 – Tides of War – Full length
2012 – Tides of War – Single
2012 – Trois-Rivières Metalfest Compilation Vol. 12 – Compilation
2010 – Trois-Rivières Metalfest Compilation Vol. 10 – Compilation
2010 – Reverence – EP

Tours & Festival

2013 – Brutal Winter Fest (Cuba)
2013 – Drummond Metalfest 5
2012 – Tides of War Mini-Tour Quebec / Ontario)
2011 – Drummond Metalfest 3
2011 – Touch of Death Open Air
2011 – FestiPunk 2 Open Air
2011 – GrindYourMind Open Air 3
2011 – Atomicfest 2
2011 – Hellaweenfest
2010 – Petite-Nation Rockfest (now D-Tox Rockfest )
2010 – St-Hyacinthe Trash Metal Fest

Shared Stage w/
Alexisonfire, Anonymus, Anti-Flag, Beneath the Massacre, Blackguard, Blind Witness, Despised Icon, Divinity, Exhult, Fuck the Facts, Kamakazi, Kataklysm, La Jarry, Les Pistolets Roses, Lofofora, Malajube, Martyr, Misery INdex, Misfits, Necronomicon, Neuraxis, OK Volca, Reanimator, Silverstein, Slaves on Dope, Tagada Jones, The Agonist, The Planet Smashers, The Sainte Catherines, Voivod, Vulgaire Machins, Wolven Ancestry, Aarsen, Cryptic Howling, Dance Laury Dance, Insurrection, Sordid, Mortor

Endorsements
Ernie Ball – http://www.ernieball.com/

InTune Guitar Picks – http://www.intunegp.com/

Distoshop – http://www.distoshop.ca/
TRX Cymbals – http://trxcymbals.com/

Xcel Drumsticks – http://www.xceldrumsticks.com/
Serial Drummer – http://www.serialdrummer.com/shop/

POM Printing

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