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0 THE DIVINE PROJECT Announces NXNE 2026 (Toronto) and The Great Escape Festival (Brighton, UK) Performances + New Video “Ruins of Truth” From EP “Rebirth”

April 15, 2026
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· Music News · The Divine Project

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Montreal, QC – April 15, 2026

THE DIVINE PROJECT Announces NXNE 2026 (Toronto) and The Great Escape Festival (Brighton, UK) Performances

+ New Video “Ruins of Truth” From EP “Rebirth”

TDP – Top L: Ro Stevens (vocals) | Top M: Mitch Greenham (Drums) | Top R: Eric Divine (Guitar)
Bottom L: Derek ‘DRock’ Boshkov (Bass) | Bottom R: David T.Anselmo (Guitar)
Photo by: Weydim Zaldivar (IG: @zquadrant)

Canadian metal powerhouse The Divine Project continues its explosive rise with two major announcements: the band has been officially added to the lineup for this year’s NXNE Festival in Toronto, ON and The Great Escape Festival (Brighton, UK) and along with releasing a brand‑new music video for “Ruins of Truth,” in support of their acclaimed EP “Rebirth,” released this past November.

Renowned for their explosive, high‑energy performances, often spilling off the stage and into the pit, The Divine Project is set to deliver one of the heaviest, most unforgettable sets at this year’s NXNE. Their official NXNE showcase on June 11th at The Bovine Sex Club (https://www.nxne.com/2026-artists/the-divine-project) comes alongside a second major festival appearance on May 15th at The Fiddler’s Elbow at The Alternative Escape stage at The Great Escape Festival (https://greatescapefestival.com/the-alternative-escape/) in Brighton, UK. Both performances are part of the Rock & Metal Alliance showcases, marking a significant milestone for the band as they continue their 2025 relaunch with a revamped lineup and a sharper, heavier, more defiant sound. Their addition to these festivals follows a surge of momentum, including a successful March run supporting Selias, plus recent shows alongside Eyes Set To Kill, Black Satellite, Awake At Last, Sumo Cyco, and Escape The Fate. The band’s rising profile has also been fueled by the breakout reception of their singles “The Revolt” and “Don’t Startle The Murder.”

With their EP “Rebirth,” The Divine Project set out to reintroduce themselves with force, and they delivered. The EP blends modern metal, nu‑groove, djent, and metalcore influences into a four‑track journey through resistance, collapse, psychological tension, and survival. Each song was crafted to hit with emotional and sonic weight while remaining fully performable live, no backing‑track crutches, just raw musicianship.

“We set the goals to reintroduce The Divine Project to the world as a faster, heavier, and more complex band. We made sure we came out swinging and wrote music intended to punch everyone in the face… Rebirth is our new beginning and our way of saying The Divine Project is here to stay,” adds the band.

The newly released video for “Ruins of Truth” showcases one of the EP’s darkest and most atmospheric tracks. Musically, the song leans into heavy groove and emotional gravity; lyrically, it confronts false leaders, ideological collapse, and the erosion of humanity through division. The video amplifies these themes with stark imagery and a performance that captures the band’s signature intensity.

“A society in moral, psychological, and ideological collapse… manipulated to surrender our humanity through division slowly,” comments the band.

Watch and listen to the video for “Ruins of Truth” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuZZLCW-8O0

Formed originally as a solo project by guitarist Eric Divine, The Divine Project has evolved into a staple of the Ontario heavy music scene. The current lineup, frontman Ro Stevens, guitarist David T. Anselmo, bassist Derek “DRock” Boshkov, drummer Mitch Greenham, and founder Eric Divine, brings together a wide spectrum of influences, technical skill, and live ferocity. The band will be entering the studio this April to record the follow‑up to “Rebirth”. While still unmistakably TDP, the next EP will explore darker, more emotionally lonesome territory.

Recommended for fans of Trivium, Linkin Park, Killswitch Engage, Static-X, and All That Remains, “Rebirth,” released November 28, 2025, is available at the following links:

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/1ROxx7e7BhrPDtZizNhsNk

Bandcamp – https://thedivineproject.bandcamp.com/album/rebirth

Music Video – The Revolt – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suxgZ3EqZtE

Music Video – Don’t Startle The Murder – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ3fpbeu_f8

Track Listing:
1. The Revolt (3:46)
2. Ruins Of Truth (3:27)
3. Don’t Startle The Murder (4:18)
4. The Longest Night (5:53)
EP Length: 17:24

EP and Live Band Line Up:
Ro Stevens – Vocals
Eric Divine – Founder/Guitar
David T. Anselmo – Guitar
Derek ‘DRock’ Boshkov – Bass
Mitch Greenham – Drums

More info:

https://www.tdp-official.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thedivineproject/

https://www.instagram.com/TheDivineProject

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“… I’m simply left wanting more. Not from the track itself, but from an EP whose tracks each bring their own texturally layered elements, all melded together in an extraordinary Extended Play recording.” – Jay Broderick, LoudTO, 2025

“You know a band is special when they have a truly unique sound. Those were my thoughts when I gave this EP a listen.” – “Metal” Mike, @black_kross_zine, 2026)

“With a mix of styles and a strong DIY approach, The Divine Project are a band to keep an eye on as they continue to grow beyond the Toronto scene.” – Dayna Szymanski – This Day In Metal

“The Divine Project may not look traditionally Metal but boy can they break it down! ” – Blast Toronto

“You ever watch a band and realize halfway through that there’s no safety net? No laptop running stems, no hidden tracks filling the gaps, just five people in a room making every sound you’re hearing with their actual hands? That’s The Divine Project. Ontario. “Rebirth” EP.” – Papy Jeff Metal

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0 ART OF ATTRITION Announce Cross Canada “The Subservient Bloodletting Tour” w/ Beguiler

February 6, 2025
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· Art of Attrition · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 6, 2025

ART OF ATTRITION Announces Cross Canada “The Subservient Bloodletting Tour” w/ BEGUILER

L-R – Jack Sutherland (Guitars), back Johnny VanderRoest (Guitars), front Joshua Hahn (Vocals), L-R – Greg Smith (Drums)

Photo Credit – Abscene Productions

Red Deer, Alberta’s ART OF ATTRITION announces they are hitting the road this May to bring carnage straight to your city alongside 2024 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions, Toronto, ON’s BEGUILIER. Entitled “The Subservient Bloodletting Tour”, this cross-country trek marks a new chapter for both bands as they expand their reach, unleashing their most punishing sets to date along with new songs to unveil. Enter the moshpit for this east-to-west assault, have a beer, and enjoy some good ol’ DEATHCORE!

The Subservient Bloodletting Tour w/ Art of Attrition, Beguiler
May 2 – La Source de la Martinière- Quebec City, QC
May 3 – Piranha Bar – Montréal, QC
May 4 – Taverne Royale – Trois Rivières, QC
May 7 – The Union – Kitchener, ON
May 8 – Queens Nightclub – Barrie, ON
May 9 – Dominion House – Windsor, ON
May 10 – Sneaky Dee’s – Toronto, ON
May 11 – Dominion Tavern – Ottawa, ON
May 14 – SideStage – Winnipeg, MB
May 15 – Black Cat Tavern – Saskatoon, SK
May 16 – The Vat – Red Deer, AB
May 17 – Dickens – Calgary, AB
May 23 – Stariite Temple – Edmonton, AB
May 24 – The Cobalt – Vancouver, BC

Formed in early 2019, Red Deer, AB’s Art Of Attrition is a band that redevelops “the typical” deathcore sound by delivering aggression with melody, atmosphere with intricacy, and brutality with technicality. Combining ferocious work ethic with refined musicality, their songs challenge the notion that deathcore cannot evolve or be unique.

In July 2024, they unleashed their EP “…And It Will All End Forever” to follow their 2023 debut album “Void Eternal”. As a whole, their latest EP brought listeners disgusting breakdowns, matched by speed and intense guitar work that channeled emotions such as anger and anxiety. Hauntingly memorable solos gave way to epic choruses that share relatable moments. A whirlwind of deathcore it’s matched with classic black metal, and capitalized with bits of groove and creative drum parts.

On February, 14th, 2025, Art of Attrition will unshackle their first single of 2025, entitled “Subserviate & Decay”. The new song is an experimentation of some particular ideas that the band has over the years. With such diverse musical tastes, Art of Attrition is bringing some evolutionary ideas into their material for a new world order to “throw down”.

Music Video – Vitriol – https://youtu.be/_07sY_7A95A

Bandcamp – https://artofattrition.bandcamp.com

Digital (Spotify) – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/artofattrition/and-it-will-all-end-forever

Art of Attrition is:
Jack Sutherland – Guitars
Johnny VanderRoest – Guitars
Joshua Hahn – Vocals
Greg Smith – Drums

More info: http://artofattrition.com | https://www.facebook.com/ArtofAttrition | https://www.instagram.com/artofattrition

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Canadian College Radio Charts 2024 – !earshot – October 2024 – top 20 loud – #12 Art of Attrition

Canadian College Radio Charts 2024 – !earshot – September 2024 – Top 200 – #183 Art of Attrition

“Since the speed is incredibly fast, you get the feeling that every song is a 10-minute epic, but they are all in the 5-minute plus/minus direction. But epic is a good keyword, because every single piece has such technical power that you really need several runs to understand, what’s actually going on and that’s what brings tears of joy to the eyes of every metal fan who loves the technical hidden refinements. A small highlight is probably the last of the four songs, as well as the title song “…And It Will All End Forever”, which expresses the band’s entire range and makes it clear to everyone, what is meant by “Technical Deathcore”.9.5/10” – Hellfire Magazin

““…And It Will All End Forever” rises to the surface with the speed and dexterity of bands like Archspire. Mesmerising lead guitars shine brightly above the powerhouse rhythms, momentary silences between anvil heavy sections giving fleeting respite. A gargantuan monolithic breakdown is the last thing you might expect to hear on a track with such stunning lead guitars but the band brought it and it is nothing short of brutal, contrasted perfectly the delicate piano fade out. It’s hard to fathom how this band are not on a major label because this record is sublime [9/10]” – metal Noise

“Blackened technical deathcore… brutal and pissed off too” – 89.9 WORT FM – The Moshpit (Madison, WI)

“But then the EP’s ending title track. Holy fuck do they knock it out of the park with 6 minutes of killer melodies, a killer chorus and key/choirs, and a massive breakdown that make it an absolutely killer track, maybe one of the year’s best in the genre” – Teeth of The Divine

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0 Toronto Prog JUPITER HOLLOW Announces Ontario Dates + New Single / Video “Incivility”

February 5, 2025
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· Jupiter Hollow · Music News

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Montreal, QC – February 5, 2025

Toronto Prog JUPITER HOLLOW Announces Ontario Dates + New Single / Video “Incivility”

L-R – Nathaniel Reynolds-Welsh – Drums – Grant MacKenzie – Guitar, Kenny Parry – Vocals, John-Ryan Godfrey – Bass

Toronto proggers Jupiter Hollow announces they will perform two Ontario show dates for March and April with more to be announced in the coming year (listed below). The band has been expanding their catalog with their latest single and music video “Incivility” (watch below) released this past November as they make progress on more music to be released in the coming months.

Upcoming Shows:
March 29 – Guelph @ Red Papaya – info – w/ Derev, Crown For A King, +1 TBA
April 12 – Brantford @ Brandi’s – info w/ Derev, +2 TBA

Pushing from one horizon onto the next, Jupiter Hollow‘s growth has come a long way since making their debut as a duo in 2015. Led by the fearless Grant MacKenzie and Kenny Parry, this recording and songwriting powerhouse duo has transformed into a live quartet with the addition of John Ryan Godfrey (Bass) and Nathaniel Reynolds-Welsh (Drums).

Advancing their unique brand of progressive rock/metal, the band’s latest single “Incivility” serves as a bold statement, reflecting Jupiter Hollow’s evolution both sonically and thematically. With its intricate arrangements, evocative lyrics, and captivating visuals, the single is a testament to the band’s relentless dedication to pushing artistic boundaries.

The band comments on the single:

“At its core, Incivility reflects humanity’s inner struggles, the relentless pursuit of purpose, and the emotional void created by modern distractions. The lyrics delve into themes of arrogance, wasted time, and the consequences of superficial existence, symbolized by “filming your bones”—a critique of documenting life rather than living it.

The song wrestles with the tension between ambition and the emptiness of unmet expectations, asking hard questions: At what cost do we chase our dreams? and How do we reconcile purpose with the pressures we hide? The recurring imagery of the “yawning cage of wasted love” evokes a profound sense of entrapment, urging listeners to confront the emotional weight of past mistakes while seeking true fulfillment.

Musically and lyrically, Incivility challenges listeners to reflect on their lives, embracing the discomfort of self-awareness while pushing forward with resilience. It’s both a cautionary tale and a call to action—demanding authenticity in a world that often values the opposite.”

Recommended for fans of Porcupine Tree, Coheed, and Cambria, Rush, and Protest The Hero.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Incivility” – https://youtu.be/b8sZlV–QZk

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4g0cqSV

With thought-provoking lyrics, unique vocal melodies, harmonies, powerful guitar riffs, unyielded songwriting, and Jupiter Hollow’s incessant desire to bring fans on a journey, there’s always something new to explore. Thus far they have two full-length albums under their belts: 2020’s “Bereavement”, and 2018’s “AHDOMN”, and they have another one in the works. Planning to release more singles over the coming months, Jupiter Hollow will take the time to ensure a polished, impressive offerings song by song. The band wants nothing more than to make their art and share the experience with as many people as they can.

More info: JupiterHollow.ca | Facebook | X | Instagram

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“If Jupiter Hollow are emblematic of the next generation of progressive metal bands, a bright tomorrow lies ahead. Hugely impressive.” – Prog Magazine.

“Comparisons to bands like Tool, Live, A Perfect Circle and Nine Inch Nails come easy and for good reason. This is the new generation of players who are putting their spin on all things progressive, industrial and synthy. The grandsons of Genesis and Yes, this is progressive rock for the youth of today who find the originators a bit to baroque for their tastes… Their sound is built to appeal to fans of so many genres and preferences it should be a slam dunk.” – Skulls n’ Bones

“JUPITER HOLLOW just produced the best prog metal album of all time this year, condensing, mixing and forging a hot musical steel here.” – Prog Archives

“Each track displays plenty of musicianship from this young duo, with vocals continuing to strengthen and songwriting solidifying.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“A young Canadian duo ready to bring fans of complex music a spacey, experimental and refreshing experience… bursting with high-quality heaviness and progressiveness.” – The Headbanging Moose

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0 RAVENOUS To Support Unleash The Archers For Edmonton Tour Date Nov 6th

November 2, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · Ravenous

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Montreal, QC – November 2, 2021

RAVENOUS To Support Unleash The Archers For Edmonton Tour Date Nov 6th

New Album “Hubris” Out Now via Feast Beast Records (NA/EU) / Spiritual Beast (Asia)

Album guests:
Vincent ‘Jake’ Jones of Aether Realm

Heinrich Yoshio of Aether Realm

Mathias Blad of Falconer

Nina Osegueda of A Sound of Thunder
The Dread Crew of Oddwood (Full Band)

Album Pre-Order Now Available!

L-R: Ravenous Current Line Up
Skyler Mills (Guitar) | Dave Crnkovic (Drums) | R. A. Voltaire (Vocals) | Chris Valax (Bass) | Jake Wright (Guitar)
Photo Credit – Monika Deviat

Calgary’s Ravenous announce they will be opening for Unleash the Archers’ Edmonton tour date on Saturday, November 6th at the Starlite Room. They will be performing in support of their new album “Hubris” recently unleashed on October 22, 2021 via Feast Beast Records (NA/EU) / Spiritual Beast (Asia).

Ravenous vocalist R. A. Voltaire adds:

“We are excited to join our friends UNLEASH THE ARCHERS in celebration of CONCERTWORKS’ 10 year anniversary. Not only are we great supporters of STARLITE ROOM (one of the best venues in Canada), we are also happy to see yet another venue and booking agency survive the havoc wreaked upon our industry by the Covid pandemic – may this be the beginning of a prosperous time for bands, venues, staff, and crew all alike!”

Event Details can be found at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1005204480319481/

Taking their performance, writing, and musicianship seriously, but allowing tongue-in-cheek humour and pop culture references to resonate through the songs, Ravenous is bringing fans anthemic tunes from a time when metal was hungry.

They bring a full lineup of experienced musicians together, ones that have toured extensively and are fully dedicated to providing a high-energy, high-intensity live experience. Ravenous seek to inspire others to find that inner triumph and glory that drove them to form this project – whether that means starting their own band, or just finding the strength to make a change in their lives – they seek to empower their followers through every step of their journey.

“Hubris” was produced by Ravenous with mixing and mastering done by Fredrik Nordström (In Flames, Opeth, Firewind) along with album guests Vincent ‘Jake’ Jones of Aether Realm, Heinrich Yoshio of Aether Realm, Mathias Blad of Falconer, Nina Osegueda of A Sound of Thunder, The Dread Crew of Oddwood (Full Band).

Animated music videos for “Die 1000 Deaths” ft. Heinrich Yoshio of Aether Realm plus lyric video “Astral Elixir” are available on the band’s YouTube.

Album digital stream and download available on Spotify, Ravenouseternalhunger.bandcamp.com, Apple Music.

Track Listing:
1. Carnage in Carthage (4:37)
2. Astral Elixir (5:16)
3. Son of Storms (4:33)
4. Die 1000 Deaths (5:24) (3rd Guitar Solo by Heinrich Yoshio of Aether Realm)
5. Bridgeburner (6:10)
6. The Alder Queen (3:17) (ft. Lead Vocals by Nina Osegueda of A Sound of Thunder)
7. March of Hunger (4:47)
8. Claw is the Law (5:24) (ft. Lead Vocals, Accordion, Mandolin, and Gang Vocals by The Dread Crew of Oddwood)
9. Onwards & Upwards (4:09) (ft. Lead Vocals by Mathias Blad of Falconer)
10. …Of Beasts and Faust (10:21) (ft. Lead Vocals by Vincent Jones of Aether Realm)
Total Length 53:57
Japanese Version Exclusives
11. Cakaw Te Partiro (Bonus) – 3:13
12. 一瞬千撃 (Bonus) – 5:25
Total Length 62:34

For more info:
Ravenouseternalhunger.com
Facebook.com/RavenousE.H
Twitter.com/Ravenous_EH
Instagram.com/ravenouseternalhunger
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“Calgary’s Ravenous have fused their flamboyant cross-breeding of European power metal and early ‘80s US speed metal, using it like a sharp ’n’ shiny scythe to forge their way through the crowded underground. Past accomplishments have included tours and gigs with Delain, Alestorm, Hammerfall, Striker and Powerglove with festival appearances and headliners interspersed in between. Considering all of the above, it shouldn’t come as a surprise a large part of this quintet’s musical vocabulary involved loving it speedy, epic, melodically grandiose while having a sword waving good time in the process.” – Decibel Magazine

“Ravenous aren’t afraid to put it all out there; symphonic assaults blend with all-out thrash metal, underpinned by some of the most enthusiastic power metal of the year. From start to finish Hubris is chock full of anthemic and contagious fist-pumping, head-banging songs featuring dramatic vocals and shredding solos. Power metal fans rejoice: Hubris is a worthy addition to your collection.” – Heavy Music Headquarters

“A great album of Power Metal, and even more. 9.5/10” – Metal Express Radio

“a sparkling speed metal fuelled power metal rampage, raising fists high, banging heads hard, and causing fans everywhere to roar out loud with delight. 5/5” – Metal-Roos

“a sparkling speed metal fuelled power metal rampage, raising fists high, banging heads hard, and causing fans everywhere to roar out loud with delight.10/10” – Metal Gods TV

“Hubris reminds me of early Dragonforce (the faster numbers) and Orden Ogan (the mid-paced material) though the songwriting is a notch or two below those bands currently. This is a solid second album from Ravenous, who display significant upside, and fans of the aforementioned bands will want to give it spin. 3.75/5” – The Metal Crypt
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0 NEWS: Feb 17 – Local Vancouver Thrashers TERRIFIER CD Release Show ‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’

January 25, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Terrifier (Test Your Metal Rcords)

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Montreal, QC – January 25, 2017

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Local Vancouver Thrashers TERRIFIER Announce CD Release For New Album ‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’

Feb 17th @ Pat’s Pub & Brew House w/ Rotting Slab (PDX), Assimilation, Cadaveric Lividity, Ganglyon

(photo credit – Derek Carr – Visions In Pixels)

Local Vancouver thrashers TERRIFIER unleashed their new album ‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’ on January 20, 2017 via Test Your Metal Records to follow their 2013 EP ‘Metal or Death’ and 2012 full-length ‘Destroyers of the Faith’. Originally scheduled to be local support on January 22nd for Entombed A.D.’s tour stop at Rickshaw Theatre, the event was unfortunately cancelled. With that news, TERRIFIER have rallied to announce a headlining CD release show on February 17th at Pat’s Pub & Brewhouse with support from Rotting Slab with their brand of death grind all the way from Portland Oregon plus local support from Assimilation’s brand of titular death thrash, Cadaveric Lividity’s brutal, brain popping slams and Ganglyon’s fretboard wizzardry.

Event Details:
Pat’s Pub
403 East Hastings, Vancouver, BC

Doors 8pm
Show 8:30pm
Cost: $10
Full info – https://www.facebook.com/events/1237530506303279/
Event Details:
Pat’s Pub
403 East Hastings, Vancouver, BC

About:

Incorporating jackhammer drums, bulldozing bass-lines, a twin-lead attack that leaves posers pulped in its wake, and vocals that can level mountains, TERRIFIER’s motto could well be ‘thrashing is our business…and business is good’.

Their new release ‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’ features such soon to be classics as ‘Bestial Tyranny’, ‘Skitzoid Embolism’ and ‘Nuclear Demolisher’ and ‘Sect of the Serpent’, a song inspired by Conan the Barbarian as vocalist Chase Thibodeau says ‘the idea was to trample the weak and hurdle the dead on this one!’

‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’ is available on CD and digital download at the following links:

CD order – http://testyourmetalrecords.bigcartel.com/product/terrifier-weapons-of-thrash-destruction

Digital order – https://terrifier-tym.bandcamp.com/album/weapons-of-thrash-destruction

Album stream via TheSlugdeLord at http://thesludgelord.blogspot.ca/2017/01/terrifier-album-premiere-canadian.html

1. Reanimator (5:24)

2. Deceiver (5:15)

3. Nuclear Demolisher (4:26)

4. Violent Reprisal (4:17)

5. Skitzoid Embolism (4:08)

6. Drunk as Fuck (4:12)

7. Bestial Tyranny (6:13)

8. Riders of Doom (1:40)

9. Sect of the Serpent (6:44)

Album Length: 42:23

For more info, please visit
http://www.testyourmetalofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/TerrifierThrashers
https://twitter.com/terrifier666

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“Weapons Of Thrash Destruction is relentless from start to finish.” – Bravewords

“The Canadian quintet Terrifier knows full well what its strengths are and it plays to them in spades on the wonderfully titled Weapons of Thrash Destruction…This is a fine thrash record. Should make for a fun concert, too.” – The Vancouver Sun

“Terrifier proudly delivers a true-to-form tribute to the genre that thoroughly kicked the ass of the 1980s: thrash…It’s clear, metal music is not dead. Lurking in the shadows of the music industry are new artists like Terrifier, mastering their crafts, looking to flip the industry on its head. Weapons of Thrash Destruction is an impressive effort, explosively blending classic tricks with a modern, fresh feel.” – Beatroute BC

“Strike in the name of old school Metal, kneel before the gods of Metal that brought you the best music ever played in stereo, hail the insanity delivered by fast paced riffing and unholy melodic rhythms.” – Metal Temple

“The music is fast and tight, the riffs are complex and fun, the production, solos, and vocals are all spot-on, and there’s plenty of humor to boot. In other words, everything one should want from a thrash album is on Weapons of Thrash Destruction.” – Angry Metal Guy

“an old school thrash cocktail designed to blow a hole right through the bulkhead.” – Amps and Green Screens

“This album (Weapons of Thrash Destruction) is straight up unapologetic thrash! Love the album.” – CJSF – Metal Meltdown

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0 TERRIFIER Announce Jan 22 Vancouver Date w/ Entombed A.D., Full of Hell, Turbid North; Unleash New Mosher ‘Re-Animator’; New Album ‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’ Due Out January 20, 2017

December 5, 2016
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· Music News · Terrifier (Test Your Metal Rcords)

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TERRIFIER Announce Jan 22 Vancouver Date w/ Entombed A.D., Full of Hell, Turbid North

Unleash New Mosher ‘Re-Animator’

New Album ‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’ Due Out January 20, 2017

Vancouver, BC’s TERRIFIER is proud announce just two days after the official release of their new album ‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’ via Test Your Metal Records on January 20th, the thrashers will be local support for the Entombed A.D., Full of Hell, Turbid North tour stop on January 22nd at the Rickshaw Theatre. Full concerts details and tickets available here.

TERRIFIER‘s new single and homage to the classic horror movie ‘Re-Animator’ is now streaming at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHjh2IflQAE

Album pre-order links:
CD: http://testyourmetalrecords.bigcartel.com/product/terrifier-weapons-of-thrash-destruction
Digital: https://terrifier-tym.bandcamp.com/album/weapons-of-thrash-destruction

1. Re-Animator (5:24)

2. Deceiver (5:15)

3. Nuclear Demolisher (4:26)

4. Violent Reprisal (4:17)

5. Skitzoid Embolism (4:08)

6. Drunk as Fuck (4:12)

7. Bestial Tyranny (6:13)

8. Riders of Doom (1:40)

9. Sect of the Serpent (6:44)

Album Length: 42:23
About:

The terrifically titled Terrifier brings their thrash metal apocalypse straight outta Vancouver BC. As the Metal God himself Rob Halford memorably sang: ‘fast and furious/we ride the universe’, that very much sums up Terrifier’s dedication to the glory of thrash!

Originally known as Skullhammer, Terrifier released their debut album ‘Destroyers of the Faith’ back in 2012 and Metal Or Death EP in 2013, so this is no flash-in-the-pan thrash band!

Incorporating jackhammer drums, bulldozing bass-lines, a twin-lead attack that leaves posers pulped in its wake, and vocals that can level mountains, Terrifier’s motto could well be ‘thrashing is our business…and business is good’

Terrifier take what has gone before, the old gods, Metallica, Slayer, and use them to birth new sounds, the old gods are eternal but hail the new gods too!

Vocalist, bassist and founder member Chase Thibodeau explains Terrifier’s reason for being. ‘We formed this band because we love thrash and play what we think sounds cool…our music is fast, technical, heavy and melodic and shredding.’ Indeed, this is a band that truly puts the shred inside your head!

It’s their inspirations that drive them to create such perspiration-inducing music as Chase explains: ‘Adrenaline, speed and aggression….that’s the feeling we want to put into people….We started steering more towards an aggressive thrash sound…even being influenced by death metal!’

Their new release ‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’ features such soon to be classics as ‘Bestial Tyranny’, ‘Skitzoid Embolism’ and ‘Nuclear Demolisher’ and ‘Sect of the Serpent’, a song inspired by Conan the Barbarian as Chase says ‘the idea was to trample the weak and hurdle the dead on this one!’

Chase sums up Terrifier’s new music: ‘We think people will enjoy this album and use our music to get pumped up for whatever life throws at them. It would be our honour to inspire others into thrash metal…the world needs more thrash!’

Terrifier’s new album ‘Weapons of Thrash Destruction’ is slated for release on January, 20 2017 via Test Your Metal Records.

For more info, please visit
http://www.testyourmetalofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/TerrifierThrashers

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0 DISPARAGER Announce Show Dates (NYC, OH, DE); New EP ‘Timeless, Ageless’

June 5, 2014
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DISPARAGER Announce Show Dates (NYC, OH, DE); New EP ‘Timeless, Ageless’

L-R: Chris AhKao (guitar, vocals), Jason Kim (guitar), Peter Meluso (drums), Sri Rao (bass) – Photo credit: Merissa Blitz

Brooklyn, NY’s post rock metal band DISPARAGER is proud to announce they will be performing the following show dates in support of their debut EP ‘Timeless, Ageless’ released this past March and produced by Jay Maas (Defeater, Bane, H2O, American Nightmare, Polar Bear Club).

Show Dates:

June 14 @ Desmond’s Tavern – New York, NY
DESMOND’S TAVERN, 433 Park Ave. South (29th Street)
$10 admission – 21+ w/ID
For further info: www.desmondstavern.net
Bands Performing:
8pm The Stewart Dolly (thestewartdolly.com)
9pm Disparager (facebook.com/Disparager)
10pm Cicada Radio (facebook.com/we.are.cicada.radio)
11pm Jaguar Shark (facebook.com/wearejaguarshark)
12am Big Cheese (facebook.com/pages/Big-Cheese/146994878841974)

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June 26 @ Buzzbin Art & Music Shop – Canton, OH

BUZZBIN ART & MUSIC SHOP, 339 Cleveland Ave NW

For more info: http://buzzbinshop.com

Bands Performing:

Disparager (facebook.com/disparager)

The Ravenna Arsennal (https://www.facebook.com/theravennaarsenal)

Chasing the Riots (https://www.facebook.com/Chasingtheriotsband)

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June 29 @ Mojo13 – Wilmington, DE

MOJO13, 1706 Philadelphia Pike

For more info: http://www.mojothirteen.com/

Disparager

Sovereign (Facebook.com/soverreignbandofficial)

2 TBA

Formed just last year, DISPARAGER has always had the crazy notion that music is art and that art is never a means to an end but an end in itself. As an extension of frontman Chris AhKao regaining his life from personal demons, this debut EP is a testament to that. Bursting with dense rawness and precision while pushing the boundaries of metal with tracks like “At Least I Still Have Bon Iver” – half folk song, half crushing mix of Isis and Slayer – and “Pictures” – a time signature mindfuck the band is proud NOT to call prog rock. The music is meant to showcase a refusal to settle, to compromise, to live any other life than that inspired by unwavering intent, self-expression and integrity.

EP Stream – Timeless, Ageless – https://soundcloud.com/disparager/sets/timeless-ageless-ep

Song Stream – Tuesday Love – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN2J4SgT830

Song Stream – R.I.P. Bill Hicks – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUPEAO0FWbs

“Disparager are from Brooklyn, New York and play metal or hardcore, or post-rock, or whatever you want to call it. Above all else though, Disparager are fucking badass. ” – Pure Grain Audio