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0 Blackened Death Trio OCULUM DEI Posts Music Video “Dreams of Desire and Torment”; Debut Album Out Feb 22nd

  • January 23, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Oculum Dei

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Montreal, QC – January 23, 2019

 

For fans of Dark Funeral, Behemoth, Belphegor, Carach Angren, Emperor, Mayhem, Immortal

Blackened Death Trio OCULUM DEI Posts Music Video “Dreams of Desire and Torment”

Debut Album Out Feb 22nd

 

L-R = Zebulv (guitars and vocals), Camalus (guitars), Tenebris – (bass, drum and key programming)
Photo By Kenny Kivett

 

Hailing from the ashes of Charlotte, USA’s darker side comes forth the blackened death trio, Oculum Dei. Mixing different elements and influences of black metal, the band is set to bring forth a horde of darkness and engage listeners into a realm of deep, chaotic experiences.

Hellbent to unleash their demonic war chants from their debut full length on February 22, 2019, the band is sharing the latest music video for the album’s title track “Dreams of Desire and Torment”.

“The title itself explains the mood changes within the lyrics and the instruments, it goes from a calming deep trance of thought into a chaotic atmosphere of frustrations where basically one is conflicted within them-self dreaming of desires and wants, but being tormented having the dreams knowing they will never happen.”

Watch “Dreams of Desire and Torment” at https://youtu.be/YXjPyNvOTvI

The band adds:

“The album as a whole is an eclectic mix of slow dark black metal jumping into extreme black riffs sometimes slowed down with a death metal riff and into acoustic guitars. There is no set template for this one, just a groove and feel that each of us has brought to the table.”

First forming as a studio project in 2016 by Tenebris (bass/drum and keys programming), Camalus (guitar) and Zebulv (vocals/guitar), Oculum Dei has taken their influences of Emperor, Behemoth and Dark Funeral and push an eclectic unholy blasphemy as far as it will go in the Southern USA’s Bible Belt.

Not content to remain as a studio project, the trio has begun performing locally and have shared the stage with Carach Angren, Wolfheart, and Mors Principum Est. Clad in corpse paint with an elaborate and continuously evolving stage show, Oculum Dei has heavily invested into their extreme visionary madness.

Download and stream of singles “Blinded By Gods” and “Dreams of Desire and Torment” available on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon.

Lyric Video “Blinded By Gods” – https://youtu.be/pErRCs6_mbM

Show Dates:
March 2 – Lynchburg, VA – The Stoney Badger Tavern

Track Listing:
1. Involuntary Pandemic
2. Ghost In The Corridors
3. Kingdom Of Hell
4. Dreams Of Desire And Torment
5. A Cold Winters Plight
6. Blinded By Gods
7. A Mist Of Heaven Inside Of Hell

Oculum Dei is:
Tenebris (Bass, Drum And Key Programming)
Camalus (Guitars)
Zebulv (Guitars And Vocals)

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/oculumdei
https://twitter.com/OculumO
http://www.instagram.com/oculum_dei_official
Online Store – https://oculumdei.bigcartel.com
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-cQg

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0 Vancouver Prog KOSM Shred “The Esoteric Order” In New Guitar Playthrough via GearGods

  • January 7, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · KOSM · Music News

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Montreal, QC – January 7, 2019

 

For fans of Tool, Mastodon, Gojira, The Agonist, Periphery, A Perfect Circle

Vancouver Prog KOSM Shred “The Esoteric Order” In New Guitar Playthrough via GearGods

Out Now! H.P. Lovecraft Inspired Album “Cosmonaut”

L-R – Jessie Grace – Vocals, Mike Slater – Guitar, Erik Leonhard – Guitar, Michael ‘Pastrami’ Mastracci – Bass, Sterling Paterson – Drums
Photo credit – Justin Forster  

 

Vancouver progressive metal band KOSM is sharing their latest guitar playthrough for their track “The Esoteric Order”. The playthrough showcases the dual shredding of KOSM‘s guitarist Erik Leonoard and Mike Slater who play Kiesel and PRS guitars respectively, along with using a blend of Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifiers and Scuffham Digital Amps. The ambient sounds heard at the end of the track are created with a combination of the El Capistan dTape Delay pedal by Strymon and the Afterneath Reverb pedal by Earthquaker Devices.

Watch the shredding via GearGods.net at http://geargods.net/playthrough/kosm-esoteric-order-playthrough/

The track is third single off of KOSM‘s debut full length “Cosmonaut” released this past November and is influenced from the cosmic-horror of H.P. Lovecraft and classic science-fiction of others; the album and song tell the story of a cosmonaut’s transformative journey through time and space.

The band adds:

“Cosmonaut is a concept album loosely based on the weird-fiction of HP Lovecraft, and borrowing concepts from the science-fiction of Frank Herbert, and Roger Zelazny. The album follows a cosmonaut on a cosmic journey through time and space; from the earthly confines of mortal life, to ascendancy as an immaterial and omnipotent being. The cosmonaut’s journey is essentially symbolic, serving as a commentary on the human experience: a journey from confusion and anger, to transcendence and self-understanding.”

“Cosmonaut” is available on all major digital platforms Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Google Play.

Lyric Video – “The Esoteric Order” – https://youtu.be/Q03AbR7tY_A

Music Video “Ancient Heart” – https://youtu.be/6G8arglKdxc

“Ocean Planet” (Gojira Vover) – https://youtu.be/NK1YVys22YE

Track Listing:
1. Space Mead (6:07)
2. Cosmonaut (5:27)
3. Colossus (6:38)
4. Wolves Upon The Throne (5:46)
5. The Esoteric Order (6:23)
6. Farseer (6:40)
7. Ancient Heart (5:23)
8. Fiefdom In The Sky (2:15)
9. Omnipresence (4:36)
10. Monarch (7:16)
11. Umbrakinesis (5:23)
12. Wza – Y’ei (4:20)
Album Length: 1:06:21

KOSM is:
Erik Leonhard – Guitar
Mike Slater – Guitar
Jessie Grace – Vocals
Sterling Paterson – Drums
Michael Mastracci – Bass

For more info:
https://kosmband.com
https://www.facebook.com/kosmofficialband
https://twitter.com/officialkosm
https://www.instagram.com/kosmofficial
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bus

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“Vancouver’s KOSM kick the door in with Cosmonaut, their monstrous full-length debut. Brace yourself for a satisfying trip through an exciting mountain range of cascading, meaty riffs, swelling rises and heady drops, all led by the powerful, soaring vocals of the dynamic Jessie Grace. ” – Beatroute BC

“KOSM cite Tool, Gojira and Mastodon as three of their main influences, and all three can be heard loud and clear on their new album, Cosmonaut. The technical, progressive musicianship of Tool meets the crushing grooves and rhythmic vocals of Gojira, and Mastodon’s ear for riffy, thunderous prog are all present on Cosmonaut, which features some of the most technical metal I’ve heard this year outside of, you know, technical death metal. ” – Decibel Magazine

“The song (Ancient Heart) itself, which swings between some appetizingly heavy progressive riffs and aggressive growls and more melodic moments (with clean singing behind them). A tough band to place in that regard, but one certainly worth seeking out as they continue to expand their sound.” – DeadRhetoric
“KOSM does a solid job of mixing technicality, mood and groove.  They have all sorts of dual guitar sections, and very psychedelic and moody parts on “Cosmonaut” as well.  They’re a well versed band with all kinds of moods and changes engaging your ears every split second. ” – Technical Music Review

“KOSM definitely show enough potential with this release to be a band that should be on your scopes.” – Noizze UK

” Kosm’s Cosmonaut isn’t bland: it’s the pleasing sound of a band following their own inner vision.” 9/10 – Hellbound

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0 Australia’s GREYSTONE CANYON Premiere New Video “Take Us All” via Metal-Rules

  • December 12, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Greystone Canyon (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – December 12, 2018

 

For fans of Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth, Black Label Society

Australia’s GREYSTONE CANYON Premiere New Video “Take Us All” via Metal-Rules

Out Now! Debut Album “While The Wheels Still Turn” via Rockshots Records

Australia’s GREYSTONE CANYON premiere their music video “Take Us All” off the band’s Wild West inspired debut album “While The Wheels Still Turn” released at the beginning of this year via Rockshots Records (EU/NA) and Hellfire Records (AU). If you’re fan of classic metal in the vein of influences such as Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, and Megadeth, then this will be right up your alley.

Watch “Take Us All” via Metal-Rules.com: https://www.metal-rules.com/2018/12/12/metal-rules-com-video-premiere-australian-rockers-greystone-canyon-rockshots-records-hellfire-records/

The band adds:

“The end of mankind is here in the form of Take Us All.  This song is super catchy with its dark melodies and roller coaster dynamics. It’s got a big vocal hook along epic dual guitar solos.”

“While The Wheels Still Turn” is available on Rockshots.eu, iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify.

In the 70s and 80s, Australia gave the world great hard rock/metal acts like AC/DC and Rose Tattoo. Now, joining those Aussie giants of rock is GREYSTONE CANYON.

The band released their debut album “While The Wheels Still Turn” on March 9, 2018, in Europe, U.S.A and Canada through Rockshots Records and on Hellfire Records in Australia on March 12, 2018.

The album was tracked at the splendidly named Goatsound Studios in Melbourne, Australia, and then mixed in Canada, making ‘the album a real rock n’ roll frequent flyer. Mixing duties were undertaken by none other than Grammy nominated producer and legend Glen Robinson, who had engineered, mixed and produced equally legendary acts like Annihilator, Queensryche and Voivod.

Inspired by legends like Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth and King Diamond, “While The Wheels Still Turn” is an album that could not only sit well beside the works of those legends, but with the current tsunami of all things 70s and 80s inspired, GREYSTONE CANYON are in the right place at the right time. We are travelling back to the future and they are the soundtrack!

As vocalist/guitarist Darren Cherry proudly states.

“We really wanted to make an album similar to old Ozzy Osbourne record where songs like ‘I Don’t Know’ and ‘Goodbye To Romance’ can sit comfortably. This is music from the heart and soul!”

Track Listing:
1. Keeping Company With The Dead (0:45)
2. Astral Plane (4:13)
3. In These Shoes (4:54)
4. Cinco Cuerda Bandito (1:36)
5. Take Us All (5:11)
6. Sombrero Serenade (1:25)
7. River of Fire (4:35)
8. Path We Stray (4:41)
9. The Sun Sets (6:17)
Album Length: 33:41

GREYSTONE CANYON is
Darren Cherry – Vocals / Guitars
Richard Vella – Guitars
Dave Poulter – Bass
Luke Wilson – Drums

For more info:
http://www.rockshots.eu
http://www.facebook.com/greystonecanyon
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-boh
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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“Greystone Canyon’s debut is a solid listening experience that should appeal to both fans of Western rock/heavy metal and classic hard rock/heavy metal.” – Heavy Metal Time Machine

“This album is full of hard-rocking guitar riffs, soulful acoustic guitar, catchy drumming and vocals that are every bit the classic metal you’d expect them to be; all of this is arranged in a way that’s satisfying to the ear.” – Overdrive Mag

“a brilliant album! Very good pieces, a beautiful atmosphere wrap the listener.Give a chance to this band, it will doesn’t disappoint you with their class, good work guys!” – Rockers and Other Animals Mag

“Inspired by classic HR legends,  “While The Wheels Still Turn” is an album that could not only sit well beside the works of those; they’re able to be so various and with a view to the futiue. With a duration of 33 min, we can find six songs and three interludes; this album won’t disappoint you!” – Hard Rock Heavy Metal Mag 

“Greystone Canyon has arrived with their debut album, While the Wheels Still Turn, and it is a beauty. A flawless homage to the bands which preceded them and inspired them, this glorious collection of kick ass tracks just teases the senses and reels you in track by track. Mammoth hooks fused with technical brilliance and that old school charm just work so goddamn well, perfectly executed and tasty like momma’s home cooking.” – Rock n’ Load Mag

“The western rock vibe that gets While the Wheels Still Turn started sees the up-tempo Astral Plane grab the attention before In These Shoes delivers head-banging groove. The latter’s deep bassy sound is thrilling.” – Games Brrraaains * A Headbanging Life

“The guitar work on this album is fantastic. But it is the harmonies that catch my attention.  “Path We Stray” has some really cool vocal harmony work that echos the dissonance used in old school Ozzy tracks.  My favorite track on the album, entitled “River of Fire”, has some solid harmony in a slower song that has a really cool build to a heavy ending.” – The Spinning Thoughts

“While The Wheel Still Turn is a strong debut for Greystone Canyon, a fine and entertaining album classic melodic heavy metal with some interesting twists. Recommended.” – Danger Dog Music Reviews

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0 Swedish Power Metallers VEONITY Unleash Music Video “Guiding Light”; New Album “Legend Of The Starborn” Out On Sliptrick Records Nov 27th

  • October 26, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Veonity (Sliptrick Records)

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Montreal, QC – October 26, 2018

 

For fans of Gamma Ray, Edguy, Helloween, Stratovarius

Swedish Power Metallers VEONITY Unleash Music Video “Guiding Light”

New Album “Legend Of The Starborn” Out On Sliptrick Records Nov 27th

L-R – Anders Sköld (Vocals, Guitar) | Samuel Lundström (Lead Guitar) | Joel Kollberg (Drums) | Kristoffer Lidre (Bass) – Photo credit – Thomas Holmstrand

Set to unleash their third full-length album “Legend Of The Starborn” on November 27th via Sliptrick Records, Swedish power metallers VEONITY is releasing the first single and new music video “Guiding Light”. The track is a classic slice of hard and heavy riffs.

Watch “Guiding Light” at the following link:

 

Recorded by Ronny Milianowicz and mastered by Fascination Street Studios, “Legend Of The Starborn” forms the sequel to the space saga beginning on their previous album “Into The Void“.  The album contains 13 masterful tracks of stadium fueled force that fans of the band and lovers of glorious, classic power metal will not be disappointed. The album also features guest appearances from Tommy Johansson (Sabaton, Reinxeed) and Patrik Selleby (Bloodbound, Shadowquest) with artwork done by Thomas Holmstrand.

The band explains in further details the story of “Legend Of The Starborn”:

“A sequel to Into The Void. Arriving in the age of Vikings, the Hero discovers that the technical progress that killed the Earth started when the Vikings vanished. An alien race called Atlantis came to Earth with inventions and technology, but began to enslave mankind. The Hero leads the last remaining Vikings on a quest to save humanity.”

“Legend Of The Starborn” will be released on CD and digital formats worldwide via Sliptrick Records with pre-order available here.

Track Listing:
1. Rise Again
2. Starborn
3. Guiding Light
4. Winds Of Asgard ft. guest vocals Tommy Johansson (Sabaton, Reinxeed)
5. Outcasts Of Eden
6. Sail Away
7. The Prophecy ft. guest narration Paul Logue (Eden’s Curse)
8. Warrior Of The North
9. Gates Of Hell
10. Freedom Vikings ft. guest vocals Patrik Selleby (Bloodbound, Shadowquest)
11. Lament
12. To The Gods
13. United We Stand
14. Beyond The Horizon (Bonus track)

Album Band and Live Line Up:
Anders Sköld (Vocals, Guitar)
Samuel Lundström (Lead Guitar)
Kristoffer Lidre (Bass)
Joel Kollberg (Drums)

For more info:
https://sliptrickrecords.com/veonity
https://www.veonity.com
https://www.facebook.com/veonity

BIO:

Veonity is a Swedish power metal band playing energetic, guitar-driven music with their roots well founded in the German/Swedish late 90’s sound, without symphonic additions. Veonity brings straight up power metal with powerful choruses supported majestic choirs.

Veonity was formed 2013 by Anders Sköld, Samuel Lundström and Kristoffer Lidre. They were bound together by their love of power metal and a dream to create epic songs that never die. In 2014 Joel Kollberg brought his drumming skills into the band and the line-up was completed.

In the beginning of 2015 the debut album “Gladiator’s Tale” was released. Later that same year Veonity entered the studio of producer “Ronny Milianowicz” (Shadowquest, ex Dionysus record new material. The album named “Into The Void”, released in September 2016 via Sliptrick Records, is a concept album best described as a dystopic, futuristic space saga.

Veonity has played numerous shows in various European countries together with bands like Sabaton and Powerwolf. In February 2017, Veonity followed the German power metal band Freedom Call Call on an European tour. In June 2017 they also played at Sweden Rock Festival.

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0 Set Yourself On Fire With ANTHEMS IN ASHES’ Music Video For “Her Fire”

  • September 27, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Anthems In Ashes · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 27, 2018

For fans of In This Moment, Pretty Reckless, Halestorm, Bad Wolves

Set Yourself On Fire With ANTHEMS IN ASHES’ Music Video For “Her Fire”

James Douglas (Bass), Micheil Gray (Guitar), Harley Olivia (Vocals), Rob Barber (Drums), Max Moy (Guitar)

Photo Credit: Dani Gagnon

Toronto’s Anthems In Ashes are premiering their second music video on PureGrainAudio.com, this time for the sassy and soulful single “Her Fire” off the 2017 EP “Burn it Down”. It’s a fun, energetic song with catchy melodies and lyrics with a true distorted rock and roll sound blended with a diverse range of vocals encompassing metal, punk and hints of soul. This well produced and artistic video brings fire to the genre, staying groovy and adding a sexy and heavy flair to it.

Vocalist Harley Olivia shares why it is her favourite song to play live:

“We chose “Her Fire” as a single because it demonstrates both our catchy groove and our heavier sounding elements, particularly with the vocals. I like the dichotomy of the soft, pretty sounding vocals descending into guttural monster screams. It’s a great balance of pretty and ugly.”

Watch “Her Fire” at the following link: https://puregrainaudio.com/videos/anthems-in-ashes-are-fun-and-energetic-with-their-new-music-video-for-her-fire-exclusive-premiere

Their EP “Burn It Down” is available at the band’s website www.anthemsinashes.com and on all music platforms.


Track Listing:
1. Her Fire
2. Follow You Down
3. Stealing Names
4. Ghost I Know
5. Hunger

For more info:
https://anthemsinashes.com
https://www.facebook.com/AnthemsInAshes
https://twitter.com/anthemsinashes
https://www.instagram.com/anthemsinashes

 

BIO:

Anthems in Ashes is a four piece hard rock band brought together by their love of music that is both heavy and high energy. They are based in the hard rock genre with influences of heavy metal and punk. Their crushing riffs and powerful groove are complimented by Harley’s vocals that are equal parts aggressive and beautiful.

In just over two years, this Toronto band has made their rounds in some of the best venues in the city, competed in IndieWeek Canada and won the Jack Daniels Supporting Act Competition. In 2017 they recorded their debut EP with Juno Award Winning Producer Siegfried Meierat Beach Road Studios and released the music video for their single “Stealing Names”. Their EP: “Burn It Down” was released in the summer of 2017 and is available on all major music platforms (iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, ect.) and on their website: www.anthemsinashes.com.

Now with a few different projects and collaborations on the horizon, Anthems In Ashes is ready to take on the music world by storm.

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0 Decibel Mag Video Premiere: Halifax’s Beer Slaying Stoner Rock HITMAN’s “Curtain Call”; New EP “The Offering: Side 1” Out September 14th

  • August 30, 2018
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  • · Hitman · Music News

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Montreal, QC – August 30, 2018

 

For fans of Clutch, Down, Black Sabbath, Sleep, Pantera, Monster Truck, Metallica

Decibel Mag Video Premiere: Halifax’s Beer Slaying Stoner Rock HITMAN’s “Curtain Call”

New EP “The Offering: Side 1” Out September 14th

L-R – Sylvain Coderre -Drums, Corey Norman – Guitars, Andrew Coutts – Bass, Jordan Rose – Vocals – Photo Credit = Emily Wilkins

From the rocky shores of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, HITMAN have been conjuring up their next EP “The Offering: Side 1” set to be released on September 14th, 2018. This will be the third EP from the whisky infused, stoner groove rock quartet and it is sure to be a hit among a wide range of listeners who are currently fans of Black Sabbath, Pantera and Sleep. Offering a sound that is familiar to the genre, but still refreshing and creative, HITMAN is poised to continue proving why they are one of Canada’s best up and coming acts. The band has been gaining notoriety by playing hundreds of gigs over the years and sharing the stage with the likes of Sum 41, New Found Glory, Silverstein, Metalian, Zaum, Skull Fist, The Agonist, Black Wizard, Diemonds, and Black Moor plus they were once endorsed by Rob Halford of Judas Priest when he wore a Hitman T-shirt onstage during a performance in Halifax in 2015.

Created for fans looking to hear sweet riffs, well thought out melodies and an overall groovy sound, “The Offering: Side 1” has fast songs, slow songs and embraces different lyrical themes throughout.

Their new video for their EP’s opening track “Curtain Call” is one to get you ready to slam a six pack and have a good time.

“We are extremely excited to premiere this music video. It’s our first one and we had a lot of fun filming it. The video is set at our jam spot where we threw a huge kegger. This is more so just a glimpse into our weekend lives. We’re a stoner metal band that enjoys a good party. This new EP is for people who like to hear some groovy riffs. This is literally our musical offering to you.”

Check out “Curtain Call” premiered via Decibel Magazine at the following link: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2018/08/30/video-premiere-hitmans-curtain-call-drinks-em-all/

EP pre-order available at https://hitmanhalifax.bandcamp.com.

Their first single “Nero” can be heard on the following platforms.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/rMyJB6KnL04
Bandcamp: https://hitmanhalifax.bandcamp.com/track/nero
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hitmanband/hitman-nero-2018
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y9wkwhhc

Track Listing:
1. Curtain Call (2:03)
2. Under the Weight (5:27)
3. Nero (4:42)
4. Enchanted Wizard/ Hail The Outro (5:20)
EP Length: 17:34

Album and Live Line Up:
Jordan Rose – Vocals
Corey Norman – Guitars
Andrew Coutts – Bass
Sylvain Coderre – Drums

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/Hitmantheband
http://www.twitter.com/hitmanhalifax
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-co7

BIO:

Playing an energetic brand of stoner metal guaranteed to get your blood pumping and headbanging, Hitman have been unleashing their unique whiskey rock assault since 2011.  Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, they have been gaining notoriety by playing hundreds of gigs along with festivals.

Sylvain Coderre (drums) started the project initially and reached out to long time friend Jordan Rose (vocals) to see if he’d be interested in fronting the band, who was followed by Andrew Coutts (bass). A week before their debut tour the band found themselves short on members so Corey Norman (guitars) stepped in, learned  the setlist in a week, they hit the road with the solidified lineup.

With musical influences ranging from Black Sabbath to Pantera to Sleep, Hitman coins themselves as high energy, whiskey infused, stoner rock keen on punching out hard rock riffs.

“We’re a stoner band that drinks too much and loves to party. So the roots of sludgy stoner rock are there but the booze fuels some more up-tempo songs. Basically we just want fans to enjoy the music and live shows as much as we enjoy making the tunes and performing.” quips vocalist Jordan Rose.

In 2013, Hitman performed at the inaugural Maritime Metal and Hard Rock Fest in Nova Scotia, Canada and released their debut EP “Whiskey Downfall”. In 2014, they returned to the festival as headliners and dropped the second EP “The Preacher” which was re-released in 2015 with a bonus track. Continuing on this momentum, Hitman won their way to play at Warped Tour 2016 in New York through contest held by Live 105 FM. That year they also returned to headline the Maritime Metal and Hard Rock Fest again.

With 3 EPs under their bullet belts, they continue to conjure a blend of stoner rock that is both familiar and fresh. With new music in the cauldron, “The Offering: Side 1” EP planned for release in 2018 followed by “The Offering: Side 2” in 2019.

 

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“”The Offering Side 1″ is their third ep and quite possibly, their best.  While executing the same energy they bring to their live show this recording easily demonstrates why Hitman are among the premier heavy bands coming out of Atlantic Canada right now. From the opening riff of “Curtain Call” to the end of “Enchanted Wizard/Hail The Outro” this EP kicks ass and keeps the energy high without repeating itself.  Each song contains a perfect blend of raspy yet melodic vocals, blistering guitars and great songwriting.” – Bill Aresnault – Mettalworx

“So I’ve had the privilege to sit down with the new Hitman EP, and here’s what’s up. The boys hit back full throttle with their trademark take on Heavy Metal, which delves with influences from a couple generations of the genre for a unique sense familiarity; yet sounds fresh and engaging. With a riffing style that could almost be described as Pantera meets Black Sabbath, vocals that ring, to me, as a James Hetfield/Phil Anselmo hybrid; furthermore with a melodic sense that strongly reminds me of Thin Lizzy. On top of that, with a superb production job that captures all these vibes on point that will melt your ear holes. Hitman cover all the bases adding their individual touch along the way bringing their strand of ‘Heavy Fucking Metal’ to the Maritime scene. Looking forward to Pt. II of the EP at a later date!!” – Travis Macleod

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0 Missed the 2017 USA champions Corpse Hoarder at Wacken this year… Watch this killer video of them annihilating Europe!

  • August 8, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Wacken Metal Battle USA

0 NEWS: Vancouver Prog Virtuosos OMNISIGHT Posts Live Video ‘Shift The Paradigm’ Filmed By Blackroom Films’; New EP ‘Power of One’ Out Now!

  • March 28, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Omnisight

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 28, 2017

For fans of Dream Theater, Tool, Yngwie Malmsteen, Animals As Leaders,Van Halen, RacerX

Vancouver Prog Virtuosos OMNISIGHT Posts Live Video ‘Shift The Paradigm’ Filmed By Blackroom Films

New EP ‘Power of One’ Out Now!

            Vancouver progressive virtuosos OmnisighT teamed up with Blackroom Films to release a new live video for their track “Shift The Paradigm” off their new EP “The Power of One” released in January of this year. The video was shot during their EP release party on March 11th at The Astoria in Vancouver, BC.

“”Shift The Paradigm” is definitely a track that features everything OmnisighT’s known for: Extreme musicianship, big vocal hooks and great grooves. I was having some technical difficulties at the beginning of the song, but the show must go on! I’ve always liked music videos that show the realism of live performance, so I think it’s pretty cool. It was awesome to debut the new material and shred it up live!” says guitarist Blake Rurik.

Watch the live video of ‘Shift The Paradigm’ at https://youtu.be/Mz7qVujQwYc

omnisight - shift the paradigm - vancouver bc (2017)

The band’s next Vancouver performance will be on May 11th at Pat’s Pub & Brewhouse w/ Assimilation and Gatekeeper. Full details can be found here.

OmnisighT‘s ‘Power of One’ is the latest offering to showcase their highly regarded musicianship and finely wrought song-craft. ‘Power of One’ as a whole is a musical journey with a story concept to question the status quo and stand up against the oppression plus deceptions of the ruling class.

Drummer Chris Warunki comments on the release:

“”The Power Of One” is the sound of a band firing on all cylinders. Guitarists, bassists, drummers and vocalists will all have something in-store for them here with this EP. We are excited to get this out to the prog/rock/metal masses both musically and lyrically. Speaking of lyrically, the album will come with a PDF booklet exclusive to our Bandcamp supporters. We took a “more is more” approach with this one and it will be a real challenge, but a welcome challenge; to take it to the stage. A local Vancouver EP release party/show is in the works and TBA. We want to keep the musicianship in the music, that has been our agenda since day one!”

‘Power of One’ is now streaming along with CD and digital download at https://omnisight.bandcamp.com/album/the-power-of-one

Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and all other major online retailers.

Show Dates:
May 11 – Pat’s Pub & Brewhouse – Vancouver, BC w/ Assimilation, Gatekeeper

 


1. Shift The Paradigm (5:24)
2. Resistance (4:51)
3. Seven Sisters (6:32)
4. Fall of The Empire (7:04)
5. Power of One (7:11)
EP Length: 31:04

 

About:
Known for their formidable musicianship, virtuosic guitar solos and powerful songs, OmnisighT is masterfully blurring the lines between melodic hard rock and progressive metal. Beginning as collaboration between vocalist/guitarist Raj Krishna and drummer Chris Warunki, they created the impressive ‘Path’ debut album in 2012. Their live line-up was consolidated with the addition of Dave Shannon on bass and guitarist Blake Rurik. ‘Path’ was followed up by the 2013 ‘Wave Particle’ EP.

Like all truly visionary musicians, band co-founder Raj was driven to create unique music. “I’ve been writing and singing songs since I was a little kid. We never seemed to hear heavy prog music that had shredding and hooks at the same time. It always seems you get one or the other….Having technical musicianship with good song-writing, shredding licks, and big hooks was the whole idea.”

Raj sums up OmnisighT’s music thusly: ‘Proggy, hooky, shredding, sad, and powerful!’

While Raj is justifiably proud of OmnisighT’s recorded output, he sees the importance of performance. ‘Live is where the band really shines! We put on a show, running around smiling and shredding. The band plays with more intensity…we often give the headliners a run for their money.’

For more info, please visit the following links:
https://www.facebook.com/omnisight
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9dc

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“The depth of talent in Canada often surprises us. Here is another superb band to add to the list. It remains to be seen how far “The Power Of One” takes OmnisighT. But one thing is for sure, it is an EP of which they can be incredibly proud.” – Maximum Volume Music

“If you’re going to attempt this sort of thing, you’d better have chops. Fortunately, (OmnisighT) have ’em, and how.” – Georgia Straight

“Their stage presence and technique is out of this world…I can safely say that the only guitarists I’ve seen live that instilled the same sort of awe in me as Raj Krishna were Jeff Loomis and John Petrucci himself.” – Prog Sphere

“great songwriting, fantastic lead guitar work…immediately on the first track, the intro “String Theory,” we are greeted by some immense guitar skills. Seriously, these guys are fucking fantastic.” – The Monolith

“deliciously retro, Zappa-meets-Malmsteen solos with at least one toe in the land of jazzy improv… guitar fiends should rush to check them out.” – Georgia Straight

“I have never been more impressed with a band that I had zero knowledge about. These guys play like they’ve been playing together since birth and clearly love what they do at a cellular level.” – Metal Titans

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0 NEWS: Idioteq Premiere THIS GUN FOR HIRE Video ‘Barn Burner’; Debut Album ‘Something A Little More Sinister’ Out March 31st

  • February 23, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · This Gun For Hire

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 23, 2017

 

For fans of Alexisonfire, Every Time I Die, Thrice, Underoath, Beartooth

Idioteq Premiere THIS GUN FOR HIRE Video ‘Barn Burner’

Debut Album ‘Something A Little More Sinister’ Out March 31st

       Rock tinged melodic metalcore / post hardcore Vancouverites THIS GUN FOR HIRE will be unleashing their debut album ‘Something A Little More Sinister’ on March 31, 2017. The band has already released singles ‘Infection‘ and ‘Good Evening Deacon‘ and are now ready to present the premiere of their next video ‘Barn Burner’ exclusively on Idioteq.com.

“You ever been to one of those parties where you feel like you’re on top of the world? Well this isn’t one of those parties. Welcome to Barn Burner! Where the drinks aren’t free and the girls ain’t pretty. Get ready for a night full of hazards, disasters, and bastards where there’s no going home! Barn Burner is This Gun for Hire‘s party jam that doesn’t let up, even for a second. Delving into the Canadian atmosphere of bush and house parties. You better dust off those dancing shoes and buckle up for a wild… ish ride. Special thanks to Kris Hellstrom for creating another awesome video for us.” the band comments.

Watch ‘Barn Burner’ at the following link: http://www.idioteq.com/barn-burner-groovy-melodic-metalcore-act-this-gun-for-fire-premiere-new-video/ 

THIS GUN FOR HIRE recorded ‘Something A Little More Sinister’ with engineer and producer Roger Swan (K-OS, Battle Axe) to present their first clutch of original songs to showcase to the world. The twelve track release displays a keen awareness of pace and dynamics. Moving deftly from the seething chaos of the eponymous opener to the grandiose and melodic epic of “To The Fallen And The Faithful’, and back again for the staccato grunt of ‘Barn Burner’ to finish the record, THIS GUN FOR HIRE leave you in little doubt as to their capabilities.

‘Something A Little More Sinister’ will be available through iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby.

1. Infection (3:34)
2. Something A Little More Sinister (4:13)
3. From The Earth To The Earth (3:24)
4. Set This Path (4:07)
5. Alligator Death Roll (6:35)
6. Good Evening Deacon (4:07)
7. To The Fallen And The Faithful (5:21)
8. One Hell Bent Lot Lizard (4:38)
9. Cause For Concern (3:32)
10. My Meaning (4:30)
11. Empty Eyes (4:31)
12. Barn Burner (3:20)
Album Length: 51:57
For More Info:
http://thisgunforhire.ca/
http://www.facebook.com/thisgunforhire/
http://www.twitter.com/ThisGunForHire_
http://www.instagram.com/thisgunforhireofficial/

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0 NEWS: Calgary Thrashers ILLYRIAN Premiere New Lyric Video ‘Zeta Reticulan’ via Metal Nation Radio

  • September 23, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Illyrian · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – Sept 23, 2016

Album Promo Request here.

For fans of Revocation, Lazarus AD, Havok, Battlecross, Exodus

Facebook | Twittter @ Illyrianband | Youtube | Instagram | Bandcamp

Download = Press Photo | Album Cover | Album Lyrics

Calgary Thrashers ILLYRIAN Premiere New Lyric Video ‘Zeta Reticulan’ via Metal Nation Radio

New Album Out October 7th

Show Dates:

October 1 – Calgary, AB – Distortion – CD Release Show – info
w/ Tyrant, Gales of Avalon, Leave The Living

October 22 – Medicine Hat, AB – Oly’s Ale House
w/ WMD, World Class White Trash, Junkies Rush, Poke the Bear


L-R: Scott Onofrychuk (Guitar/Vocals) | Jeff Perry (Bass/Vocals) | Brandon McNeil (Guitar/Vocals) | Darren May (Drums)
Photo Credit: Brad Scott

     Calgary thrashers ILLYRIAN have teamed up with Metal Nation Radio for the premiere of their second single and lyric video ‘Zeta Reticulan’ in support of their upcoming album ‘Round 2: Fight!’ due out on October 7th. The album was co-produced by the band with Casey Lewis at Echo Base Studios plus mastered by Sacha Laskow (Every Hour Kills, ex-Divinity) at Perfect Fifth Studios.

To listen to ‘Zeta Reticulan’, please visit the following link: http://metalnationradio.ca/calgary-thrashers-illyrian-premiere-new-lyric-video-zeta-reticulan-via-metal-nation-radio/

calgary thrashers illyrian premiere new lyric video 'zeta reticulan' via metal nation radio - metal nation news

Formed in 2011 under the name Hellborn Death Engines, the band is resurfacing under the new moniker ILLYRIAN with the recent additions of bassist / vocalist Jeff Perry (Sikarra, ex-Animus Labyrinth) plus British drum sensation Darren May (ex-Deacon Birch) who have brought new and progressive musical mindsets into the band to join original and founding members Scott Onofrychuk (guitars/vocals) and Brandon McNeil (guitar/vocals).

Evolving into a highly technical group playing thrash metal with their erratic and precise on-stage delivery, rapier wit, along with nostalgic charm, ILLYRIAN have removed the constraints of conventional metal sub-genre formula to replace their sound with a melting pot of technical thrash riffs, blistering solos, prog-influenced rhythms along with the band’s signature tri-vocal attack.

Album pre-order at the following link: http://illyrian.bandcamp.com/album/round-2-fight

To get your FREE download of the title track ‘Round 2: Fight!’, please visit the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/illyrian-round-2-fight-free-song-download

You can can also check out the lyric video for ‘Round 2: Fight!’ at the followinglink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm915PWlBwE 

1. Walking In Sunshine (5:41)
2. Round 2: Fight! (4:31)
3. Opulent & Imperial (3:58)
4. Chaotic Neutral (3:28)
5. Zeta Reticulan (4:29)
6. Mindbender (4:25)
7. Five by Five (The Dark Slayer Comes) (4:06)
8. Wings of Freedom (4:47)
9. Technodrone (3:50)
10. Sound of The Serpent Siren (4:47)

Album Length: 44:05

 

For more info, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/illyrianband.

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