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• Magic The Gathering Inspired PLANESWALKER (ft. members of Helion Prime, Gloryhammer) Returns With New Video For Single “Compleated”

  Jul 26, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  L-R - Jason Ashcraft - Guitar, Sozos Michael - Vocals

  Magic the Gathering-inspired Power Metal band Planeswalker (ft. members of Helion Prime, Gloryhammer) have returned with their newest single “Compleated”. This single tells the story of the Father of Machines - Yawgmoth and about his departure from the Thran empire and becoming the ruler of Phyrexia, as well as his experiments with flesh and machine.

  Musically we see a darker turn to naturally fit the theme of the song. Complex riffs and soaring vocals are nothing new with Jason Ashcraft (Helion Prime) and Sozos Michael (Gloryhammer). The pair is joined by Carlos Alvarez (ex-Power Theory, Behölder, Shadowdance) on bass and Stefanos Meletiou (The Zilla Project, Private Garden) on drums this time around and the two helped bring the big bombastic sound to this song.

  Jason Ashcraft comments:

  "I’m stoked to get some new Planeswalker material out into the world. This stand-alone single serves as a slight hint of what’s to come. We are working on a second album but have no immediate details on it just yet, but we hope this little slice can hold people over. I was also excited to contribute to writing this time around and I think this is a could example of what can be expected to come when Sozos and I riff together!"

  Sozos Michael adds:

  "Planeswalker is back! We took our time with this one but I'm excited to share our new song with everyone. This one is about one of MTG's big baddies, and I feel that both Jason and I had a strong and unified vision of what this song should sound like given the subject matter. It is a stepping stone to our next album and connected to its story in a way that will be revealed in time. Please enjoy this release while we are hard at work on PW2!"

  ​Spotify - https://sptfy.com/RdqP

  Planeswalker is:
  Sozos Michael (Gloryhammer) - Vocals
  Jason Ashcraft (Helion Prime) Guitars
  Guest Musicians:
  Carlos Alvarez (Shadowdance) - Bass
  Daniel Carpenter (Celestiv) - Keys & Orchestra Arrangements
  Stefanos Meletiou - Drums
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  ​Single Credits:​
  Mixed & Mastered by Ronnie Bjornstrom
  Additional Engineering by Carlos Alvarez
  Single cover art by Bo Bradshaw
  Jason’s promo photo by Allgood Media Productions

  For more info:
  ​Facebook.com/planeswalkermetal​
  ​Instagram.com/planeswalkermetal

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• LOUD AS HELL Adds ANCIIENTS, POUND OF FLESH, ART OF ATTRITION, EXTERMINATUS To 2024 Lineup

  Jul 25, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

  ​LOUD AS HELL Adds ANCIIENTS, POUND OF FLESH, ART OF ATTRITION, EXTERMINATUS To 2024 Lineup

  w/ BEYOND CREATION, GREEN JELLY, STRIKER, RIPCORDZ, THE CONVALESCENCE AND MORE!

  August 2-4 - Camping & Extreme Music In Alberta's Badlands - Drumheller, AB

  

  LAH 2024 Lineup Spotify Playlist – ​https://sptfy.com/QjaZ

  One of Canada's most beloved decibel-breaking extreme music events, LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL returns with its most ferocious lineups to date for its 2024 edition with headliners BEYOND CREATION, GREEN JELLY, STRIKER, RIPCORDZ, THE CONVALESCENCE and many more!

  Today, the festival announces the addition of Vancouver's ANCIIENTS as Saturday night headliner, Red Deer's blackened technical deathcore squad ART OF ATTRITION, Vancouver death metal EXTERMINATUS, and Ontario hardcore POUND OF FLESH to replace Malignancy, Immortal Suffering, Vitriol, and Thantifaxath whom unfortunately were forced to cancel their performances.

  Hosted in Drumheller, AB from Aug 2nd to 4th, this year's festival will be celebrating its twelfth year showcasing some of the best Canadian and international talent to roar through the country's largest badlands.

  Headling the first night of the festival will be legendary American comedy rock band Green Jelly who will huffing and puffing with their "Three Little Pigs" and more! They will supported by horror deathcore tyrants The Convalescence who will be making their second back-to-back appearance at LAH. The second night will feature Juno Award winning prog metal masters Vancouver's ANCIIENTS and Ontario hardcore misfits Pound of Flesh along with Vancouver up-and-coming thrashers Terrifier and one of Canada's favourite punks Montreal's Ripcordz. Closing out the festival on its third night will be Montreal's technical death metal titans Beyond Creation with support from Edmonton's Juno-winning heavy metal champions Striker along with one-of-a-kind video game metal aficionado band, Florida's Super Monster Party performing their first ever show date in Canada.

  The full lineup for this year's Loud As Hell Open Air Festival is listed below.

  Weekend Passes (including camping) are available at https://www.loudashell.ca/tickets (Pick Up at Willcall)

  Aug 1 - Kick-Off Party - Neigbours' Corner Pub​
  Tides of Kharon
  Culled
  Pridelands
  Ditch Pisser
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  LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL 2024 LINEUP:​
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  ​Aug 2​
  Green Jelly
  Adrian Bellue (Acoustic)
  The Convalescence
  Aussy Blood (Freak Show)
  Squid Hammer
  Our Last Crusade
  Balrogath
  Prohibitor
  Vaegon
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  ​Aug 3​
  Anciients
  Pound of Flesh
  Adrian Bellue (Acoustic)
  Gutter Creek
  Aussy Blood (Freak Show)
  Terrifier
  Ripcordz
  Heartsick
  Hazzardous Material (Burlesque)
  Revolution Engine
  Kelevra
  Book of Ghosts
  Naitaka
  Raising The Ruins
  Upside Down Man
  Delirium
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  ​Aug 4​
  Beyond Creation
  Striker
  Art of Attrition
  Super Monster Party
  Tyrants Demise
  Asylum of Ashes
  Exterminatus
  Hazzardous Material (Burlesque)
  Rams Kull
  Slaughterhouse Effect
  Storm The Empire
  Augurium
  Phaeton
  Kill Witch

  Info:

  Roaring into the Alberta badlands where the Dinosaurs once roamed, the annual gathering of metalheads from across Canada and beyond will be celebrating its 12th year of decibel-breaking music in 2024. Since its inception in 2012, LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL has exposed hundreds of Canadian and international bands annually with the exception of 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. Their 2023 edition was host to the most stacked lineup to date featuring JUNGLE ROT, NARCOTIC WASTELAND, INCITE, NECRONOMICON, THE CONVALESCENCE, and lots more. Previous years have witnessed well-known bands such as Into Eternity, Goatwhore, Battlecross, Fit for An Autopsy, Anciients, Archspire, Unleash The Archers, Striker, KEN mode, Obey The Brave, Protest the Hero, AngelMaker, Divinity, Neck of The Woods, Endast among many more.

  Video - Jungle Rot - A Call To Arms - Live at LAH 2023 - https://youtu.be/b5GCaJ--lZo​

  Video - Jungle Rot - Stay Dead - Live at LAH 2023 - https://youtu.be/_b62YzpxcLc​

  Volunteers Wanted For 2024:​
  Volunteers are wanted for production and security. For full details email at loudashellfestival[@]gmail[.]com

  More info:
  ​LoudAsHell.ca​
  ​Facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival​
  Twitter: @LoudAsHellFest
  Instagram: @LoudAsHellFestival
  ​Social Media Hashtags #LAHXII and #LAHOA2024

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• NEVER ELECTED Unveils Provocative Video For Single “Hate Breeds Hate” Off “Turbulent” Out Now!

  Jul 25, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

  NEWS RELEASE

  Montreal, QC - July 24, 2024

  NEVER ELECTED Unveils Provocative Video For Single “Hate Breeds Hate” Off “Turbulent” Out Now!

   

  

  Never Elected, a deadly grungy rock group from Washington DC, USA has recently re-released their album “Turbulence” this past April and are stoked about the reception that they’ve gotten so far from it. Now they have a music video for the single “Hate Breeds Hate” that shows off their proactive politically charged lyrics and grungy rock riffs. Reflecting on the band's journey, Altan Aydin shares:

  “Somewhere between hard rock from the late 80s and the early 90s grunge era, our music delves into the turbulent times of our vocalist's life. The reactions from our live performances range from pure exhilaration to deep emotional resonance, a testament to the raw honesty embedded within our songs.”

  Formed by Sujit Kumar and Altan Aydin, both fueled by a shared passion for grunge and rock n' roll, Never Elected has evolved into a powerhouse ensemble with Dr. T's melodic bass riffs and Wesley Meyer's driving force on drums. Despite facing challenges brought on by the pandemic, the band persevered, showcasing their resilience by recording and releasing two singles/music videos during this unprecedented time.

  With plans to embark on a tour to promote their upcoming album release, Never Elected invites audiences to join them on a journey of introspection and exploration. They are recommended for fans of Guns N Roses, Soundgarden, and Foo Fighters.

  “Turbulent” was released on April 19th, 2024, and is available on https://neverelected.bandcamp.com and Spotify.

   

  Never Elected is:
  Sujit Kumar – Vocals
  Altan Aydin- Guitars
  Dr T – Bass
  Wesley Meyer - Drums

  More info: NeverElected.com

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• TZIMANI Makes Their Rock N Roll Return With New Single “We Stand And Fight”

  Jul 19, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  After a five-year hiatus from releasing new material, San Diego, USA’s Tzimani is set to unleash their highly anticipated new single “We Stand and Fight”, on July 19, 2024. This track marks the dynamic duo of brothers Eddie and Seb Vazquez’s bold return to the metal scene, blending old-school heavy metal elements with their unique sound. They comment on the single:

  “We Stand and Fight is the rippin’ high-octane opening track to our debut album. We knew from the get-go that this song would be the opening track to the record, with its triumphant and powerful riffs, leads, and battle-themed lyrics about rising to the occasion and fighting for what you believe in, against all odds. Since we wrote the song, it has become our show opener and a live staple when we need to kickstart the crowd and get heads banging.”

  You know those albums that you listen to over and over again and you just know when the first song hits your sense of familiarity, nostalgia, warmth, and comfort? That is what Tzimani is trying to encapsulate. The song is straightforward rockin’ heavy metal and they feel it is the best track to kick off the next release cycle and to show all the fans as well as new folks listening to them, what they are capable of.

  Despite the relentless touring from 2017 to 2019, the pandemic brought an unexpected slowdown for Tzimani. From 2020 to 2023, the band entered a dormant phase, with limited activity and sporadic performances across California. During this period, however, they remained active in the local scene, using the time to write, record, and finalize their highly anticipated debut album, which can be expected in the near future. They are recommended for fans of Van Halen, Revolution Saints, and Santa Cruz.

  Listen to “We Stand and Fight” at the following links:

  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yneRSyOlHY

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  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3WerpQK​

  Bandcamp - https://tzimani.bandcamp.com/track/we-stand-and-fight​

  More info: https://www.facebook.com/tzimaniofficial | https://www.instagram.com/tzimani_official​

   

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• ETERNAL DRAK Sets Historical Hauntings To Black Metal In New Album “Imprisoned Souls”

  Jul 17, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Left, Andres Martinez “Drakar” (Vocal/Guitar) – Right, Francisco Avella “Xenx” (Drums)

  Photo Credit: Pamela Insuasty

  Québec City, Canada’s, Eternal Drak are releasing their fifth black metal album “Imprisoned Souls” this week and they are excited to see fans' reactions to this offering that describes a horror story between thrash, black, and death, and has a twisted concept surrounding the tribulations of trapped spirits and anecdotes from residents of an enchanted place. The band explains further:

  “The process of creating this album was an intense and liberating experience. We delve into the darkness and depth of our souls to give life to a set of songs that reflect our evolution as a band and unbridled passion for the genre. Every riff, every scream, and every note was carefully crafted to convey the raw energy and brutality that characterizes our style. In the studio, we felt like prisoners of our own emotions, but in the end, we managed to free our souls through music.”

  “Imprisoned Souls” is a ten-song horror journey into the darkest depths of extreme metal. Eternal Drak hopes this album catches listeners in a whirlwind of dizzying riffs, frenetic rhythms, and lyrics full of desperation and rebellion. They want everyone who dares to give this a spin to feel the power of thrash black metal in each song and become fully immersed in a state of trance and liberation.

  For Eternal Drak, each album has a different concept, and on this album, most of the lyrics are about experiences lived on an old farm located in Colombia where there was an improvised hospital during a great battle of the War of Independence. Other lyrics are interpretations of what they believe is behind these paranormal stories. Join in the eerie atmosphere that is highly recommended for fans of Watain, Kreator, and Motorhead.

  “Imprisoned Souls” is now available as of July 17th, 2024 at the following links:

  Band's Official Webstore - https://eternaldrak.com​

  Bandcamp - https://eternaldrak.bandcamp.com

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Lrx4xV

   

  Track Listing:​
  1. Soul Of Hate - 4:00
  2. Circle Of Black Flames - 4:20
  3. She Is A Magnet - 4:17
  4. Haunting Place - 4:43
  5. Oda A La Luna (Re Recorded) - 4:20
  6. Take No Prisoners - 5:49
  7. The Woman In Sandals - 4:04
  8. The Mist - 3:26
  9. Feasting The Anguish - 3:40
  10. Bound By Ambition - 4:10
  Album Length: 42:49

  More info: http://www.eternaldrak.com | https://www.facebook.com/EternalDrak | https://www.instagram.com/eternaldrak

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