Friday, August 31, 2012

THE ASYLUM Playlist for 08-30-12

Here's this weeks playlist (click here podcast):

  • Hit Between The Eyes by Scorpions
  • Best of Me by Ratt
  • Flying High Again by Ozzy Osbourne
  • The Galley by Accept
  • Bad Ass Mutha by Fate Strikes Twice
  • Meat Grinder by Fate Strikes Twice
  • Breaking Into Heaven by Heaven & Hell
  • The Promise Into The Light by In This Moment
  • No One Gets Left Behind by Five Finger Death Punch
  • Old Friend by Disturbed
  • From The Ashes by Iron Kingdom
  • Dawn of Survival by Fury
  • Slow Drag by Lynch Mob
  • Avenida Revolucion by Chickenfoot
  • Death from Above by Anthrax
  • Feast of the Wolves by Generation Kill
  • Turn It Up by Texas Hippie Coalition
  • Opium Dogs by Killcode
  • Remainder by nevereven
  • Breaking The Silence by Queensryche
  • Kiss of Judas by I AM I
  • Queen Witch by Zandelle
  • The Number Six by Lamb Of God
  • Mercyful Fate by Metallica
  • I Get a Kick Out of You by Dee Snider
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Saturday, August 25, 2012

RAVEN LORD Announces New Guitarist

Multinational heavy metal weights RAVEN LORD have announced the addition of guitarist George Karafotis (Vermillion Days, Operation X) to the group’s ranks. George Karafotis comes from Thessaloniki, Greece. Born in March 1993, he started taking guitar lessons at the age of 11 by guitarmaster Laki Ragazas (Devil’s Train, Mystic Prophecy).

The band states, “We just started working with George and things are running smooth. He is a team player and definitely fits the bill for RAVEN LORD; this guy got music and metal in his blood“.

There will be even more information about George the coming weeks in the new band member profile sections [on our official website].

SCYTHIA Offer Free Download 'Sailor's Accolade" From New EP 'For The Bear'

Canada’s favorite purveyors of folk/prog metal, Scythia are proud to share with fans a FREE DOWNLOAD of their first single "Sailor's Accolade" from their new EP "For The Bear" due out on September 25, 2012 at the following location here.

Youtube embed link - Sailor's Accolade - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG63ssJR1as 

"This year, we are releasing our EP right before we hit the long road across Canada and the Eastern US with dates soon to be announced.  As Scythia crosses this great nation, our CDs will be available for the first time.  We understand that everyone needs to sample our wares and so we are hitting the ground running with one of our favourite tracks as the first single: Sailor's Accolade" says vocalist / guitarist Dave Khan.

Teaser - Scythia - For The Bear - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP1J-DhBGk8 (please share the link)

Following the success of their 2010 "…Of War" and 2011 "…Of Exile" albums, Scythia's 2012 follow up "For the Bear," is a short, but sweet seven-track EP that departs from the orchestration and central concept of its predecessors, instead representing a leaner, faster, sharper folk metal machine.

1. Sailor’s Accolade (03:19)
2. Fierce Riders of Scythia (remix) (3:46)
3. For The Bear (2:34)
4. Black Death (remix) (4:05)
5. Dies Irae Pt 1 (remix) (5:31)
6. Mattawa Reel (2:27)
7. Video Game Medley (5:32)

I AM I debut UK Tour dates released

I AM I are pleased to announce that they will be heading out on their first ever UK Headline tour in October, in support of the release of their debut album 'Event Horizon' which will be available to buy on CD & Digital format from September 17th. This first tour sees the band keeping it intimate in some smaller venues around the UK, so for anyone who wants to see I AM I up close and personal, now's your chance!

Support will be from the fabulous ARTHEMIS and FAHRAN. This cracking line up's guaranteed to bring some lively nights rammed full of storming, riff heavy rock and searing vocals to a town near you so make sure you get your tickets quick and come join the party, it's going to be a must see!

 Tour dates:

21 October    Waterfront, Norwich
22 October    Borderline, London
23 October    Moho, Manchester
25 October    Corporation, Sheffield
26 October    Yardbirds, Grimsby
27 October    Academy 2, Newcastle
29 October    The Haunt, Brighton
30 October    The Cellar, Southampton

PROJECT MARS Announce Release of Debut EP 'Don't Hold Back'

Ottawa, ON based heavy anthem rockers Project Mars have announced they will be releasing their debut EP, Don’t Hold Backon Tuesday, October 2, 2012 and have made available the titled single for free download at the following link below along with a trailer for the EP.
Free Download - Don't Hold Back - http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/project-mars-don-t-hold-back-free-download

EP Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3gvjv4NJFk

"Project Mars has just returned from our first cross Canada tour with Toronto rockers Riding Shotgun. It was a great success; we gained many new fans and created a buzz across this great country of ours. Going on tour was everything we expected and much more, thanks to everyone, clubs, fans, and all you great people we met along the way. This much anticipated release will be just the begining for Project Mars and we look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming shows to share our new material and rock out." says guitarist Jason Connolly. "Project Mars will also be releasing our first music video in support of our EP, so mark down October 2nd in your calendar and come pick up your own copy of Don't Hold Back! Keep on rocking!"

The title track is an ode to the band’s former bassist who left to join the Canadian army, the record deals with everything from war and politics to more personal struggles. Packed with in-your-face rock and tons of attitude from track to track, Don’t Hold Back’s first mission is to kick listeners’ asses and its second is to help raise awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis research, following a recent diagnosis that hit close to home.
Video - Hey (Live) - http://youtu.be/5rr3ech_L_w

1. Push'N (2:46)
2. I Can Change (3:00)
3. Right To Know (3:22
4. Hey! (3:04)
5. Break Down (The Walls) (3:34)
6. Don't Hold Back (4:16)
For more info on Projects Mars please follow them on their Facebook fanpage and Twitter.

MORTOR Announce Show Dates + FREE DOWNLOAD 'Under The Flag' From New Album

Canadian death thrashers MORTOR whom are gearing up for the release of their new album 'Shoot 'Em Up' on Tuesday, September 18th have announced they will be performing upcoming Ontario dates in Oshawa on Sept 8th for a back to school thrash bash alongside Dead 3 Days and will be local support for German thrash legends KREATOR and Finnish doom metal band Swallow The Sun on September 9th in their home town of Ottawa. Local fans will be able to get exclusive advance copies of MORTOR's new album at the show and are now offering a FREE DOWNLOAD of the first single 'Under The Flag' at the following location here

Under The Flag - Youtube embed link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?hl=en&v=rIMNAxvp_Sw

MORTOR will also be performing a live set along with an interview tonight (Thursday, Aug 23rd) on CKCU 93.1FM's show Ottawa Live, which can also be heard online at http://www.ckcufm.com/.

Recorded at Garage Studios by Christian Donaldson (CRYPTOPSY, MYTHOSIS) and engineered by Mathieu Marcotte (AUGURY), Shoot 'Em Up includes 14 tracks of blistering speed, crushing riffs, and trademark catchy hooks and is the follow up to the band's 2010 gut wrenching annihilator 'Metal Ride'.

For more info and updates on Mortor please visit their official website at www.Mortor.net, Facebook and Twitter.
Music Video - Death From Above (2010) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQOYhSCttfA
Live Video - Swallow By Hate (2009) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JIm4-8hF18

Show Dates
September 8, 2012 - The Atria - Oshawa, ON w/ Dead 3 Days
September 9, 2012 - Mavericks - Ottawa, ON - w/ Kreator, Swallow The Sun, From The Deep

1. Intro 00:44
2. Under The Flag 03:00
3. Eat Lead 03:37
4. Shoot 'Em Up 03:00
5. Clusterfuck 03:24
6. Trigger Happy 02:41
7. Locked And Loaded 03:35
8. Infidels 03:51
9. Whiskey Surgery 03:59
10. For Glory 03:42
11. Days of Our Knives 03:55
12. Point Blank 03:29
13. The Bonesaw 04:20
14. Let's Deflagrate 04:05

Deadend In Venice Launches 'Pledge Music' Campaign To Record Second Album

German melodic death metallers DEAEND IN VENICE launches ‘Pledge Music‘ Campaign to record the second album. After two great years and good response on the first album “See you on the ground“, the band planning the next step and the project is called “A view from above“.

Pledge Project: www.pledgemusic.com/projects/div-aviewfromabove
Deadend In Venice Pledge Music Project
From the band:Through PledgeMusic you get the possibility to be a part of it! Share the project through facebook or twitter. Whatever way you want to help us spreading the information and raise the possibility to realize “A view from above”. Thanks to all of you!
With their partly traditional Gothenburg style combined with Metalcore influences the sound got kind of unique. Female Voices and the power of Melodic Death Metal once was the aim. Now it got so much more! Watch out!
Deadend In Venice is: Annabell Klein (fem. vocals), Christian Litzba (Growls), Tim Schmidtke (Guitar), Kevin Klein (Guitar), Andreas Ackermann (Bass), Frank Koppe (Drums)
www.deadend-in-venice.de
www.facebook.com/deadendmetal

Friday, August 24, 2012

THE ASYLUM Playlist for 08-23-12

Here's this week's playlist (click here for podcast):

  • Back & Forth by Foo Fighters
  • Go With The Flow by Queens of the Stone Age
  • Happiness Loves Company by Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Light Years by Pearl Jam
  • Wreck Myself by Machine Elves
  • Devoted by Lacuna Coil
  • Wasted Years by Iron Maiden
  • Rock & Roll by Led Zepplin
  • The Art Of Shredding [Live] by Pantera
  • Wild One by Thin Lizzy
  • BlackJack by Rob Carlton
  • We Win by Duff McKagan's Loaded
  • Serial Killer by Attika 7
  • Love-Hate-Sex-Pain by Godsmack
  • Saint Christopher by Tired Wings
  • Slow Burn by Generation Kill
  • Inside My Head by Fozzy
  • Fugitive by Halford
  • Metal to the Death and Beyond by St. Madness
  • Stand Up And Shout by Dio
  • From the Ashes by In This Moment
  • Remember To Forget by Otep
  • Live Forever by Sixx A.M.
  • What's It To Ya by Snew
  • Animal Magnetism by Testament
  • White Sheet Robes by Primal Rock Rebellion
  • 8 by Pentagram
  • Lead The Way by Charred Walls Of The Damned
  • Breaking All Illusions by Dream Theater
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

US Thrasher KILL RITUAL signed with Scarlet Records


Scarlet Records LogoThe CD was recorded and engineered by Kill Ritual Lead Guitarist Steve Rice at Fang Studios in San Mateo, CA and Fossil Sound in San Jose, CA. Mix and Mastering was done by Andy LaRocque of King Diamond fame at his Sonic Train Studios in Varberg Sweden. LaRocque also makes a guest appearance on the CD with the ending solo on the track “Coat Of Blood“.

SF Bay Area Thrashers KILL RITUAL has signed a worldwide deal for the Oct. 30th release of their debut CD “The Serpentine Ritual” with Scarlet Records.

Kill Ritual CD Release
The band has also shot a promo video for the first single “Old School Thrasher” that was directed and edited by Mike Sloat (Testament, Machine Head, Lynyrd Skynyrd…) to be released in conjunction with CD.
The cover art was designed by Jobert Mello for Sledgehammer Graffix (Sabaton, Primal Fear…)
Lead Guitarist Steve Rice comments on the deal: “Well the Kill Ritual debut will at last see the light of day and we are psyched to have Scarlet Records on board for the release of the CD. The label has a ton of great bands on their roster and excellent distribution worldwide so we can reach as many Metal Maniacs as possible. Get ready for some SF Bay Area Thrash and Roll!”
Kill Ritual CD CoverThe Serpentine Ritual“ track listing:
01. The Serpentine Ritual
02. Torn Down
03. Time To Kill
04. Ambush
05. Old School Thrasher
06. Coat Of Blood*
07. Cold Hard Floor
08. Law Of The Land
09. Prisoner Of The Flesh
10. My Neighborhood (Bonus Track)
*Guest solo by Andy LaRocque

KILL RITUAL is comprised of former members of Imagika, Dark Angel and Eldritch that formed in 2010.

KILL RITUAL is: Josh Gibson – Vocals, Steven Rice – Lead Guitar, Roberto Proietti – Guitar, Danyael Williams – Bass, Wayne DeVecchi – Drums
The new official Kill Ritual website designed by Jobert Mello from Sledgehammer Graphix and it will be up and running soon to promote the CD release: www.killritual.com coming soon!
www.facebook.com/pages/Kill-Ritual/192028644161072
www.scarletrecords.it

Xander Demos Unveils Signature Model XD727 McNaught Guitar

Xander Demos is proud to announce the completion of Xander’s first signature model guitar, the McNaught XD727. The 7-string, 27-fret guitar features an altered-strat body with a double cutaway for easy access to the upper frets. The first XD727 also features a quilted top, with a Carribean Burst finish (natural to green to blue.) Production on the model began in May. Consumers will be able to order the model directly from McNaughtGuitars.com. A step-by-step photo story of the completed construction is also available at Clubmcnaught.com.
Xander Demos Typo
Complete specs for the XD727 are: Basswood body, black back, Quilted Maple top, custom burst, TRS-PRO7 tremolo (won’t be used on production models), EMG 707 (bridge), EMG 707-TW (neck), 27 frets, Stainless Steel 6100 fret size, Luminlay side marker dots, MOP and Malachite block inlays, Ebony fingerboard with flame maple binding, reverse headstock, three-way pickup selector, master volume and EMG SPC control.

Xander Demos posted this statement on his Facebook page: “This is another moment I have been waiting the better part of my life for: the completion of my own signature model guitar. This is brought to you by the uber-talented David Thomas McNaught of McNaught Guitars. Words can’t express my gratitude….”
GuitarcadiaDave McNaught, owner of McNaught Guitars has been quoted as saying: “My top 3 guitar players: Randy Rhoads, Paul Gilbert, and Xander Demos,…in no particular order.”
Xander Demos is a solo metal guitarist and member of the east coast chapter of Sabbath Judas Sabbath. His debut solo CD, “Guitarcadia” was mixed by Cj Snare of the band Firehouse, and it is being re-released digitally by Rock ‘N’ Growl Records on August 24, 2012. For more information, visit Xanderdemos.com.
David Thomas McNaught Guitars is a one-man shop located in Locust, North Carolina. All designs, woodworking, inlays, and paint work are done in-house by David McNaught. Other artists playing McNaught Guitars include John 5 (Rob Zombie),  John Schaffer (Iced Earth),  Neal Schon (Journey) and Tony Rombola (Godsmack) who also has just received a signature guitar from McNaught.
xd727 Guitar

LORD VOLTURE video 'Minutes to Madness' released

Dutch heavy/power metallers LORD VOLTURE have finished filmed a brand new music video “Minutes to Madness“, the song is taken from the album Never Cry Wolf (2011). The Video can be streamed below.
Pure and Unpolished Heavy Metal hailing from The Netherlands. ‘The majestic of a lordship, the velocity and power of an electrical charge and the beastly ruggedness of a scavenging vulture’

LORD VOLTURE is: David Marcelis – vocals, Paul Marcelis – guitars, Leon Hermans – guitars, Simon Geurts – bass, Frank Wintermans – drums
Lord Volture Typo
LORD VOLTURE will kick off their European tour on August 23 in Uelsen, Germany with Vicious Rumors. They also play dates with Phantom-X, Martyr and Tim Ripper Owens.
23.08.2012 – UJT – Uelsen – DE (w/Vicious Rumors)
26.08.2012 – Little Devil – Tilburg – NL (w/Vicious Rumors)
01.09.2012 – Occultfest – Hoogeveen – NL
07.09.2012 – The Rambler – Eindhoven – NL (w/Phantom-X)
29.09.2012 – Gryphus – Vierlingsbeek – NL (w/Martyr)
05.10.2012 – La Vaca – Ponferrada – ES (w/Tim Ripper Owens)
06.10.2012 – La Hacienda – Pontevedra – ES (w/Tim Ripper Owens)
08.10.2012 – Le Ferrailleur – Nantes – FR (w/Tim Ripper Owens)
09.10.2012 – Blue Devils Bar – Arras – FR (w/Tim Ripper Owens)
12.10.2012 – Musicon – The Hague – NL
13.10.2012 – De Engel – Den Helder – NL
20.10.2012 – Plug In Metalfestival – Hillegom – NL
09.11.2012 – Jinx – Zaandam – NL
10.11.2012 – The Mix – Uithoorn – NL
www.lordvolture.com
www.facebook.com/lordvolture
www.youtube.com/LordVoltureTV

FURYON Announce UK/European Tour Dates


Furyon Group 2012

UK metallers FURYON have confirmed dates for a European tour in support off their digital single release “Don’t Follow“. The trek kicks of on September 6 with four shows in the U.K before moving on the continental Europe. It follows the massively successful shows on Bloodstock Festival and Download Festival earlier this summer.

FURYON tour dates:

Sep. 06 – Newcastle, UK – The Cluny
Sep. 07 – Edinburgh, UK – Bannerman’s
Sep. 08 – Glasgow, UK – The Vale
Sep. 09 – Aberdeen, UK – The Tunnels
Sep. 20 – Zottegem, BE – Blauwe Wolcke
Sep. 21 – Tilburg, NE – 013
Sep. 22 – Rotterdam, NE – Baroeg Open Air
Sep. 23 – Maasmecheken, BE – Schietskul
more dates to be added soon!

FURYON is: Matt Mitchell – Vocals, Pat Heath – Guitars, Alex “Nickel” Bowen – Bass, Lee Farmery – Drums

FURYON is a new band from the U.K. who like nothing more than to challenge expectations. Raised on a diet of heavy metal, prog, and classic rock, FURYON mix all these components for a truly unique and contemporary sound. Delivering huge rock-radio-friendly songs, with technically-challenging-yet-infectiously-catchy musicianship, they are dedicated to one sole purpose: making hard-hitting songs that will stand the test of time.
www.furyon.net
www.facebook.com/pages/Furyon/114816935285870
Furyon Band 2012

Friday, August 17, 2012

SCYTHIA Posts Teaser, Reveal EP Title, Artwork, Track Listing and Release Date


L-R - Morgan Zentner – Oboe of Death | Celine Derval – Drums, Vox | Terry Savage – Bass, Back-up Vox | Dave Khan – Lead Vocals, Guitar - (Photo Credit – James Weekes) [High Res - Press Photo - Download]
      Canada’s favorite purveyors of folk/prog metal are proud to reveal to fans a sneak peak of their latest sonic attack, “For The Bear" due out on Septmeber 25, 2012.
"Scythia is proud to present the artwork and more for our upcoming release.  The artwork was painted by the talented Mika Harju of Finland, he has experience designing metal albums before and we needed something tough and harsh looking to capture the intensity of the music.  As you can imagine, it probably doesn't get much tougher than duelling barbarians from atop a bear in the dead of winter.  We are also including a teaser track that gives a little prelude of the sonic intensity that accompanies this imagery." says vocalist / guitarist Dave Khan.
Teaser - Scythia - For The Bear - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP1J-DhBGk8 (please share the link)
Following the success of their 2010 “…Of War” and 2011 “…Of Exile” albums, Scythia will be unleashing their 2012 scorcher, “For the Bear,” this fall (date soon to be announced). The short, but sweet seven-track EP departs from the orchestration and central concept of its predecessors, instead representing a leaner, faster, sharper folk metal machine.

1. Sailor’s Accolade (03:19)
2. Fierce Riders of Scythia (remix) (3:46)
3. For The Bear (2:34)
4. Black Death (remix) (4:05)
5. Dies Irae Pt 1 (remix) (5:31)
6. Mattawa Reel (2:27)
7. Video Game Medley (5:32)

Death Thrashers MORTOR Unleash FREE DOWNLOAD

Ottawa, ON death thrashers MORTOR whom are gearing up for the release of their new album 'Shoot 'Em Up' on Tuesday, September 18th are unleashing to fans a FREE DOWNLOAD of the first single 'Under The Flag' at the following location here.


Recorded at Garage Studios by Christian Donaldson (CRYPTOPSY, MYTHOSIS) and engineered by Mathieu Marcotte (AUGURY), Shoot 'Em Up includes 14 tracks of blistering speed, crushing riffs, and trademark catchy hooks and is the follow up to the band's 2010 gut wrenching annihilator 'Metal Ride'.

In additional news, the band will be opening up for German thrash metal legends KREATOR and Finnish death / doom metal band Swallow The Sun in their home town of Ottawa on Sunday, September 9th at Mavericks (221 Rideau St.) and will be sharing with local fans exclusive advance copies of their new album at the show. For more info please visit the following link here.

For more info and updates on Mortor please visit their official website at www.Mortor.net, Facebook and Twitter.
Music Video - Death From Above (2010) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQOYhSCttfA
Live Video - Swallow By Hate (2009) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JIm4-8hF18

Show Dates
September 9, 2012 - Mavericks - Ottawa, ON - w/ Kreator, Swallow The Sun, From The Deep

1. Intro 00:44
2. Under The Flag 03:00
3. Eat Lead 03:37
4. Shoot 'Em Up 03:00
5. Clusterfuck 03:24
6. Trigger Happy 02:41
7. Locked And Loaded 03:35
8. Infidels 03:51
9. Whiskey Surgery 03:59
10. For Glory 03:42
11. Days of Our Knives 03:55
12. Point Blank 03:29
13. The Bonesaw 04:20
14. Let's Deflagrate 04:05

Australian Grunge Rockers ARCANE SAINTS Announce Canadian Dates 'Never Say Die Tour'



Australian grunge rockers ARCANE SAINTS are coming to tour Canada with a vengeance this September, making up for their spring tour, which had to be cancelled due to an unexpected circumstance.

Traveling from Down Under to the Great White North, Arcane Saints will rock crowds from Toronto to Vancouver on a six-day adventure across Canada, kicking off on September 12 at Cherry Cola’s (200 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON).


"We were devastated at having to postpone our Canada tour earlier this year but this tour is going to be bigger and better. Having opened for The Trews here in Australia they spoke very highly of the Canadian rock scene and we can't wait to get over there and experience it for ourselves." comments vocalist / guitarist Michael John 

About: Arcane Saints came together when singer/guitarist Michael John (a relative of Iron Maiden founding member Steve Harris), invested his prize money from an international song writing competition and got a one-way ticket to Melbourne, Australia from his home country of New Zealand to form the quartet with bassist Jim Luxford, guitarist Michael “Sheep” Gooding and drummer Sam Sablinskis.
Live Video from CHINA Tour 2012 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjmQu7qmHGs
Single - Never Say Die - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh4w-37gmbQ
Single - Reflections - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJLKmEFjfLY
Single- Nervous Breakdown - FREE DOWNLOAD

Never Say Die Tour Dateshttps://www.facebook.com/events/392805187448544/
September 12, 2012 - Cherry Cola's, Toronto, ON - w/ guests - Doors 9pm - 19+
September 14, 2012 - The Foundry, Thunder Bay, ON - w/ guests - Doors 10pm - 19+ - Cover $10
September 15, 2012 - The Cavern Club, Winnipeg, MB - w/ Sons of York + guests - Doors 9pm - 18+ - Cover $7

September 18, 2012 - Pawn Shop - Edmonton, AB - w/ Who's the Hero, Submerged & Riot In Paradise - Doors 8pm - 18+ - Cover $10

September 19, 2012 - Dicken's Pub - Calgary, AB - w/ 3 Head Cobra, Before the Storm - Doors 9pm - 18+ 

September 21, 2012 - The Rockin Firkin - Kamloops BC w/ Full of Excuses

September 22, 2012 - TBA - Vancouver, BC

Lovecraftian Death Metallers AUROCH Announce Signing To Hellthrasher Productions

Vancouver BC's Lovecraftian death metal trio Auroch are proud to announce their signing to metal label Hellthrasher Productions for the release of their first full-length album 'From Forgotten Worlds' set to be released later this October.

"This is merely the beginning. We look forward to this pact with such a dedicated label known for their great releases and support of metal." comments vocalist / guitarist Seb Montessi.
The band is now streaming two of their latest singles from the release at the following links below.

'Slaves To A Flame Undying' - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPUIIiOpVHE

'From Forgotten Worlds' - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u89J0EtZ1Jg.

Showcasing the band’s metamorphoses from thrash metal band into a full-fledged death metal assault, the debut full-length album is raw, relentless and tapping into a musical current of the wrath of Lovecraft’s Ancient Ones. Any and all who question or condemn modern conventions should sympathize with the ideologies and mythos provided. Fans of barbaric blasting and technical shredding should associate with the musicality.

Album Pre-Order - http://auroch1.bandcamp.com/album/from-forgotten-worlds (immediate download of first single with pre order)

Video - Studio update -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbLbJqZayfc
From Forgotten Worlds
1. From Forgotten Worlds
2. Fleshless Ascension (Paths of Dawn)
3. Slaves To A Flame Undying
4. Dregs Of Sanity
5. Talisman For Total Temporal Collapse
6. Terra Akeldama
7. Bloodborne Conspiracy
8. Tundra Moon

I AM I release debut album 'Event Horizon' on CD & Digital formats

I AM I will be releasing their debut album 'Event Horizon' on CD and Digital formats via Plastichead Distribution on September 17th throughout the UK and Europe, coinciding with the release of the album in Japan.

The album has previously been available on USB memory stick from the official website, www.iamiofficial.com, ;and this particular format will continue to be available for purchase only from the band's website.

The CD and Digital formats of 'Event Horizon' will be available from HMV and all the usual record shops and digital outlets - iTunes etc, and can be pre-ordered from Amazon at:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Event-Horizon-I-Am/dp/B008QXH2UE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344940466&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Event-Horizon/dp/B008RE57NQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1344940466&sr=8-2

and the CD can be pre-ordered from Plastichead at:
http://www.plastichead.com/catalogue.asp?ex=fitem&verb=F&target=ZPT001CD

After the fantastic reception they received at both their Main and Acoustic stage performances at Bloodstock, the band are now looking to head out on tour and dates will be announced shortly.

They already have confirmed the Hard Rock Hell VI Festival in December, playing a half hour acoustic slot on Friday 30th November and the Metal Hammer stage on Saturday 1st December.

THE RABID WHOLE Announce Ontario Show Dates

Well rested, refreshed and eager to feel the rush of performing on-stage in front of their fans once again following an extended visit back home to Saskatchewan, Toronto-based electro alt rockers The Rabid Whole couldn’t be more ready to unleash their music back on their new home province on a three-day mini tour of Ontario.

Playing all the goods off their latest album, entitled Refuge, The Rabid Whole will be in Toronto on Friday, September 14, in Hamilton on Saturday, September 22 and in Ottawa on Sunday, September 23.
Single - Future (radio edit) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKvufmQ7ByA

Show Dates:
Friday, September 14, 2012 - The Bovine Sex Club, Toronto, ON with Nanochrist and guests
Saturday, September 22, 2012 - The Door's Pub, Hamilton, ON with Nanochrist, Ogenix and guests
Sunday, September 23, 2012 - The Rainbow, Ottawa, ON  with Nanochrist, Ogenix and guests

"Refuge"
1. Future
2. Metro
3. Corporate
4. New System
5. Serenity Falls
6. Solution
7. Rhythmic Reflection
8. Stargazer
9. Delusion
10. Refuge
Music Video -  “All The Same” from the album Autraumaton (2009) (Synthetic Sounds) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKgx7u9Piqg

UNCHAINED - Debut Album Release Date Announced

French heavy/death metallers UNCHAINED will release their debut album “Oncoming Chaos“, worldwide on September 10, 2012 via M & O MUSIC.

“Oncoming Chaos” is mixed by Damien Rainaud and mastered by Logan Mader (Gojira, Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy, W.A.S.P., Devil Driver…) at The Omen Room Studios in Los Angeles. The song “No Scapegoat to Blame” can be streamed below.

Now the alliance between violent death metal and catchy melodic heavy metal has a name “UNCHAINED“!

Unchained – No Scapegoat to Blame:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0m8vrq-_uo

Tracklisting “Oncoming Chaos“:

1. Infernal Death Machine
2. No Scapegoat To Blame
3. Freedom Through Fire
4. Russia
5. Your Funeral
6. Death From Above
7. Stare In The Abyss
8. The God Delusion
9. Replicant
10. Cosa Nostra
11. Unchained

Line-up:

Pierre JOURDAN GASSIN – Vocals, Jonathan RABACHE – Guitars, Thibaud VUILLE – Guitars, Joel FORNERIS – Bass/Backing Vocals, Olivier GAVELLE – Drums

Unchained was created in July 2010 by guitarist Jonathan Rabache and drummer Olivier Gavelle following his departure from Kragens with whom he recorded three albums: Dying in a Desert (Thundering Records), Seeds of Pain and In Fight (Locomotive Records).

Olivier had previously performed in the band Ace with which he scoured the clubs of Los Angeles in the late 80′s, and Dirty Side, the first French Rock band to tour across stadiums in the then USSR. The band was soon joined by Joel on the bass, who is a former member of the Black Metal band Gorgon. Their debut album The Lady Rides a Black Horse has recently been reissued by Todestrieb Records. Then came Thibaud on the lead guitar. With them, the band wrote half a dozen songs in a few weeks only. Their style is meant to be uncompromising: powerful and incisive, classy and melodic. At the same time, and after several attempts, the band finally found the vocalist who suits them best in the person of Pierre, who had already been Thibaud’s partner in crime for several years, and will now hold the microphone.

In early 2011, the band released the five-song demo-EP entitled Russia and played a series of concerts. In addition to live shows, the end of the year was devoted to the recording of Oncoming Chaos.

Next shows:
08/09 Nice – l’Altherax
22/09 St Etienne – Le Larsen
27/10 Marseille – Le local

Discography:
2011 – UNCHAINED – Russia – E.P – Autoproduction
2012 – UNCHAINED – Oncoming Chaos – CD – M & O Music

www.facebook.com/metalunchained
www.myspace.com/unchained-metal


DEAD COWBOY'S SLUTS - Debut Album Release Date Announced


French death/thrash metallers DEAD COWBOY’S SLUTS will release their debut album “The Hand of Death“, worldwide on September 19, 2012 via M & O MUSIC.

DEAD COWBOY’S SLUTS is a metal band that contrasts clearly with the current scene with their simple and effective music directly issued from the great period of the 90′s.

They prove it with their first album, in which their heavy riffs have not finished to make us headbang.

The New album trailer can streamed below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBu0nQjedso

Tracklisting “The Hand Of Death“:
01. B.T.K
02. Asylum Breakout
03. I Will Hunt You Down
04. Lusk
05. Must Be Broken
06. Criminal
07. Purify By Fire
08. This Hate
09. Gates Of Perdition
10. Skull Crusher
11. Life, Death, And Its Painful Intervening Period
12. The Hand Of Death Pt.1
13. The Hand Of Death Pt.2
14. Backdraft

Band line-up as follows:

LECLERC BENJAMIN – Vocals, LECLERC MATHIEU – Guitar, PLATHEY PIERRE – Guitar, DJINADOU MORGAN – Bass, THIEBAULT GUILLAUME – Drums

Pantera – I’m Broken, Vocal cover by Ben:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9Fu6sdY_5o

Next shows in France:

28/09/12 Bressuires (Dpt : 79 / Région : Poitou-Charentes)
29/09/12 Nantes (Dpt : 44 / Région : Pays de la Loire) Salle : La scène Michelet
20/10/12 Lyon (Dpt : 69 / Région : Rhône-Alpes) Salle : Le Moko
26/10/12 Cambrai (Dpt : 59 / Région : Nord pas de Calais) Salle : Le Garage Café

www.deadcowboyssluts.com
www.facebook.com/deadcowboyssluts

Bullspike Radio will Never, EEEVER Be The Same

BULLSPIKERADIO.com will NEVER... EEEEEEVER be the same again! THE ROCK OF JERICHO with Fozzy frontman Chris Jericho will air Friday nights @ 8pm est on BULLSPIKERADIO.com beginning next Friday night!

Sunday, August 12, 2012

SNEW Bringing It To Ya

Everyone has that group of bands that they remember exactly how they first discovered them.  For whatever reason that first exposure sticks with you.  For me one of those bands is California rockers SNEW.  I was just beginning to make my way into the world of rock and metal as an internet DJ and I was watching That Metal Show when I saw a commercial for the 2010 album We Do What We Want.  I decided to reach out to them to see if they'd send a rookie DJ a copy of the album to help get the word out.  Not only did they send the album but my brother Jay Scorpion and I have become friends with them, helped put together a show for them here in New York, and support each other in full.  So when I got their new album What's It To Ya before it's release I was stoked and honored to get it early AND be included in the liner notes.
All the mushy stuff out of the way, I can tell you as a fan of rock and metal that their new album is a definite pick up.  SNEW has taken the fun of the 80s and mixed it with a pure rock sound while filtering out all the glitter and glam that bands like Def Leppard are desperately running away from.  And since rock and metal no longer has a definitive identity it's reassuring to know there's a band that can give you good tunes and a good time with no strings attached.
If you're a believer that rock is a being to itself then the opening track "Release The Beast" should tell you what to expect from it.  A solid dose of riffs from Andy Lux on this track let's you know how serious they are. The riffs don't stop there.  Each and every track has plenty of touches from Andy.
One of my personal favorites on What's It To Ya is "Electrolux".  Curtis Don Vito's vocals on this one is similar to Bon Scott and it reminds you instantly of the fun and carefree days of rock in the 70s.  It's also a great introduction to new bassists Willie Basse as he works hand in hand with drummer Mark Orhrenberger setting a steady rocking yet a hint of blues rhythm.  It's a song that you could easily put on a workout or long distance playlist.  Then take "Clever Girl" and the title track and add it to your party playlist, both songs say party vibe.
When it comes down to is SNEW is letting the world know that California isn't all prim, proper, and stuck.  They bring the fun and party back to the rock world.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

AUROCH Stream New Song 'Slaves To A Flame Undying' From Debut Album 'From Forgotten Worlds'

Vancouver BC's Lovecraftian death metal trio Auroch whom will be unleashing its first full-length album 'From Forgotten Worlds' on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 and are proud to share with fans their latest single 'Slaves To A Flame Undying' now streaming exclusively on SMNNews.com at the following link - http://www.smnnews.com/2012/08/10/aurochs-slaves-to-a-flame-undying-exclusive-mp3-stream/
Showcasing the band’s metamorphoses from thrash metal band into a full-fledged death metal assault, the debut full-length album is raw, relentless and tapping into a musical current of the wrath of Lovecraft’s Ancient Ones. Any and all who question or condemn modern conventions should sympathize with the ideologies and mythos provided. Fans of barbaric blasting and technical shredding should associate with the musicality.

Album Pre-Order - http://auroch1.bandcamp.com/album/from-forgotten-worlds (immediate download of first single with pre order)

Single - From Forgotten Worldshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u89J0EtZ1Jg

Video - Studio update -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbLbJqZayfc

From Forgotten Worlds
1. From Forgotten Worlds
2. Fleshless Ascension (Paths of Dawn)
3. Slaves To A Flame Undying
4. Dregs Of Sanity
5. Talisman For Total Temporal Collapse
6. Terra Akeldama
7. Bloodborne Conspiracy
8. Tundra Moon

Melodic Metallers ODIUM To Perform At Woodstock Funfest III On Sept 29th

Walkerton, ON melodic metallers ODIUM have announced they will be performing at this year's third annual Funfest in Woodstock, ON on Saturday, September 29th at the Woodstock Polish Hall (878 Dufferin) alongside label mates Misguided Aggression, Derelict and many more!
"Funfest has become an event we look forward to. We've played it for the last few years. It's always run really well and the bands are some of the best in the Canadian underground. If Odium wasn't playing I'd still be going!" comments Odium vocalist Tom Emmans
The metal festival is an all day, all ages and licensed event beginning at 12pm. Tickets will be available at The Academy of Music, The Record Works or Online at Ticketscene.ca: http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/6683 and are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Full details on Funfest can be found at the following link here.
In additional news, Odium recently completed a series of Ontario and Quebec tour dates in July and unleashed their new music video 'No Way Out' on Blank TV, which was directed by Chad Archiblad of Black Fawn Films (HED p.e., Kottonmouth Kings, Arise and Ruin, Farewell to Freeway), the video is in support of the band's first single from their latest album 'Burning The Bridges To Nowhere' released on Year of The Sun Records.

Behind The Suit And Tie' Documentary Due in November Extended Trailer Available


Long in the making heavy metal recording industry documentary Behind The Suit And Tie appears to finally be on the brink of release. A new six-minute extended trailer can be viewed below.
 
Due in November 2012 via bigcartel.com Behind the Suit and Tie pulls no punches and features some of the prime movers in the heavy metal industry drawing back the veil of mystique surrounding the music business and addressing tough questions about the industry itself, how it's run and where labels see their role in a digital future," according to a press release. 
 
The film will contain insight from:
 
* Carl Severson (Good Fight Entertainment), previous (Ferret Music)
* Paul Conroy (Good Fight Entertainment), previous (Ferret Music)
* Jason Lekberg (Eleven Seven), previous (Epic Records)
* Burt Goldstein (MVD), previous (Big Daddy Distribution)
* Eddie Trunk (VH1 Classic's that metal show)
* Rob "Blasko" Nicholson  (OZZY OSBOURNE)
* Adam Watson (Plastic Head Distribution)
* Bryan Mechutan (Demolition Records)
* Alan Becker (SONY RED, Distribution)
* Missi Callazzo (MegaForce Records)
* Ray Harkins (Century Media Records)
* Brian Slagel (Metal Blade Records)
* Doug Keogh (Roadrunner Records)
* Ed Rivadavia (RCA Music Group)
* Al Dawson (Earache Records)
* Pat Egan (Relapse Records)
* David Ellefson (MEGADETH)
* Gary Susalis (Music Choice)
* Ged Cook (Demolition Records)
* Ralph Graupner (Indevent Music)
* Lee Barrett (Ascendance Records)
* Ryan Forster (Moshpit Tragedy)
 
Commented creator/producer Robert Bolger: "Unlike most music documentaries more musician-focused approach, Behind The Suit And Tie' will spend more time with the people behind the labels.
 
Through a series of interviews with players from both indie and major labels, Behind the Suit and Tie will showcase the truth of how the music industry is being affected by the downward spiral of CD sales and how new and up and coming artists must learn to adjust to changing times, according to a press release.
 
For more information, visit www.behindthesuitandtie.com
 
 

Friday, August 10, 2012

THE ASYLUM Playlist for 08-09-12

Here's this weeks playlist (click here for podcast):

  • Free Ride by Edgar Winter
  • Slow Ride by Foghat
  • Bad Company by Five Finger Death Punch
  • The Boys Are Back In Town by Everclear
  • Run Away by Staind
  • Running Off The Edge by Machine Elves
  • Dissident by Pearl Jam
  • A Looking In View by Alice In Chains
  • The Grind by Black Summer
  • Better Off by Art of Dying
  • Hate by Generation Kill
  • Within The Distraction by Odium
  • Clever Girl by Snew
  • Turn Of The Wheel by Corners Of Sanctuary
  • Whiskey In The Jar by Thin Lizzy
  • Whiskey to Go by Tired Wings
  • Devil's Daughter by Attika 7
  • Suicide Messiah by Black Label Society
  • Two Thieves by Ockum's Razor
  • Ashes Falling Upon Us by Charred Walls Of The Damned
  • The World Of Tomorrow by nevereven
  • Safe from Silence by Scarlet Carson
  • Accept Your Fate by DEADNATION
  • We're In This Together by Nine Inch Nails
  • Dreaming by System Of A Down
  • Ironiclast by The Damned Things
  • Snakes by Papa Roach
  • Lost It All by Avenged Sevenfold
  • Working Class Hero by Ozzy Osbourne
Catch THE ASYLUM every Thursday from 10PM - 1AM EST on BullspikeRadio.com and get your requests to Turbo@bullspikeradio.com.  

Friday, August 3, 2012

Breaking live news from I AM I - Acoustic Stage at BLOODSTOCK, also Saturday 1st December slot at HARD ROCK HELL Festival confirmed!

BLOODSTOCK, Acoustic performance

I AM I are playing an Acoustic show at Bloodstock as well as their main stage show on Saturday 11th.

They play the Main stage at 12 noon then will be at the signing tent from 1.30 until 2pm doing a signing session, and will then be back at 7pm on the Jager stage for a half hour accoustic show. This is going to be one crazy busy day for the band but they're really stoked about doing it and can't wait to play!

Main Stage -  12 noon
Signing tent - 1.30pm
Jager Stage -  7pm

Make sure you catch them at both shows to see just how truly great these guys are, with or without power!


HARD ROCK HELL slot now confirmed!

We are also delighted to announce that I AM I have now been confirmed to play Saturday evening, 1st December at HARD ROCK HELL.

With things really starting to take off for I AM I, you can expect another storming performance from them at this fantastic festival in the heart of Wales as they rock out hard enough to keep any winter chills at bay!

TITANS EVE Announce Canadian Tour Dates with Kill Devil Hill

      Vancouver-based metal thrashers Titans Eve whom unleashed their second full-length album, 'Life Apocalypse' earlier this July on Friday the 13th are proud to announce additional summer tour dates following their tour with Anvil that will see them joining Kill Devil Hill, the new band that features legendary drummer Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, DIO, Heaven & Hell) and bassist Rex Brown (Pantera, Down) across Canada in August.

"Playing with a band made up of these amazing individuals is going to be an unreal and amazing life experience. See you at our shows!" comments Titans Eve vocalist / guitarist Brian Gamblin.
 
Life Apocalypse's eleven tracks of powerful modern metal were produced by Titans Eve and recorded by Sacha Laskow of Divinity at Perfect Fifth Studios in Calgary, AB and is the follow up to last year's debut album ‘The Divine Equal’ that was named ‘Album of the Month’ (Sept 2011) by Metal Hammer Germany and conquered the #7 on the Top 20 of 2011 Canadian Loud Charts.

Tour Dates w/ ANVIL:
July 30, 2012 - The Exchange - Regina, SK w/ ANVIL + guests
July 31, 2012 - The Odeon - Saskatoon, SK w/ ANVIL, Untimely Demise, Lavagoat, Agony Spawn, Caym
August 1, 2012 - The Scott Block - Red Deer, AB w/ ANVIL, Day One
August 2, 2012 - The Pawn Shop - Edmonton, AB w/ ANVIL + guests
August 3, 2012 - The Distillery - Calgary, AB w/ ANVIL + guests
August 4, 2012 - The Sapphire Lounge - Kelowna, BC w/ ANVIL
August 5, 2012 - The Rickshaw Theatre - Vancouver, BC w/ ANVIL, Skullhammer, Dead Asylum
 
Tour Dates w/ KILL DEVIL HILL
August 9, 2012 - Dicken's Pub - Calgary, AB

August 10, 2012 - Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds - Drumheller, AB

August 11, 2012 - The Vat - Red Deer, AB

August 12, 2012 - The Pawn Shop - Edmonton, AB

August 18, 2012 - The Underworld - Montreal, QC

THE ASYLUM Playlist for 08-02-12

Here's this weeks playlist (click here for podcast):

  • United by Judas Priest
  • Iron Man by Black Sabbath
  • Heroes by Motorhead
  • Infinite Dreams by Iron Maiden
  • American Metalhead by Sebastian Bach
  • American Capitalist by Five Finger Death Punch
  • Rocket Queen by Guns N' Roses
  • Hands Up by Killcode
  • New York City Is A Drug by The Dirty Pearls
  • Sex by Motley Crue
  • Devil in My Head by Lita Ford
  • Hit Or Miss by Midnight Mob
  • Throne Of Thorns by Testament
  • Tainted Past by Armored Saint
  • Moonlite Blue by Killed The Fixation
  • Self Medicating by Generation Kill
  • Electrolux by Snew
  • As Is by Van Halen
  • Mine by Atom Strange
  • Rotted Chain by Borgo Pass
  • Judy Hooka by DEADNATION
  • Zerstoren by Rammstein
  • Icarus Dream Suite by Yngwie Malmsteen
  • A Sitting Ovation by Mike Orlando
  • Video Killed the Radio Star by Amber Pacific
Catch THE ASYLUM every Thursday from 10PM - 1AM EST on BullspikeRadio.com and get your requests to Turbo@bullspikeradio.com.