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• ROTTING CHRIST at Palladium Times Square 05/02/26

  May 7, 2026 ArmyOfOneTV 0 Comments

  ROTTING CHRIST at Palladium Times Square 05/02/26

   

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• DEICIDE at Palladium Times Square 05/02/26

  May 7, 2026 ArmyOfOneTV 0 Comments

   

  Deicide unleashed a night of pure death metal devastation, delivering the kind of crushing performance that has defined their legacy for decades. Blasphemous atmosphere, razor-sharp riffs, and absolute sonic destruction from start to finish.

  No nostalgia act. No slowing down. Just Deicide doing what they’ve always done best; pushing extreme metal with unapologetic force.

  These images capture a band that still sounds as dangerous and aggressive as the era they helped create.

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• GRAVEMASS (ft. members of Zimmers Hole, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation) Announces Western Canada "This Is The Way 2026 Tour"

  May 6, 2026 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

   

  Fresh off the release of their debut album "This Is The Way," West Coast extreme‑metal force Gravemass has announced a run of Western Canadian tour dates for summer 2026. The trek, appropriately titled “This Is The Way Tour 2026,” will see the band unleash their ferocious live assault across British Columbia and Alberta from July 31st to August 8th (dates listed below).
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  The tour follows the eruption of "This Is The Way," a debut forged from decades of West Coast metal lineage. Featuring members of Zimmers Hole, Punch Drunk, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation, Just Cause, West of Hell, Savannah, Process, Subversion, and The Golers, Gravemass is the convergence of long‑standing forces within Vancouver’s extreme‑music underground.

  
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  Guitarist Mayan Hate, who wrote the album’s music in an intense two‑month burst, describes the project as a natural evolution among lifelong friends.

  “We’re all West Coast metal heads who’ve known each other for decades. I wrote the music between breaks in other projects and showed it to Lorde Heathen. He immediately wanted in. From there, we recruited the rest of the band, guys we’ve all known forever.”
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  Vocalist Lorde Heathen also adds.

  “Brutal, angry, fast, dark, and evil, this album delivers exactly that: an unrelenting barrage of sinister riffing, death‑metal vocal ferocity, and rhythmic devastation. It draws from the chaos of the modern world. All the lyrics come from the shit‑hole world order that exists right now.” 

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  While "This Is The Way" was written by Mayan Hate with lyrics by Lorde Heathen, the band confirms that album two is already underway and will be a fully collaborative effort.
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  ​Gravemass will also appear at Loud As Hell Open Air Festival 2026, joining a stacked lineup featuring Fallujah, Allegaeon, Summoning the Lich, Crimson Shadows, Edge of Paradise, and more. Festival info is available at https://www.loudashell.ca.
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  Known for channeling the ferocity of their influences, Slayer, Venom, Morbid Angel, Watain, and Napalm Death, Gravemass promises a live show that is nothing short of a full‑scale assault.

  “The live show is where we bring it all together. We want to bring this experience to the masses,” says Lorde Heathen.
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  With "This Is The Way" unleashed March 6, 2026, via End Game Records Inc., Gravemass now turns its focus to the stage, marking the beginning of a new chapter in West Coast extreme metal. More music, more brutality, and a deeper collaborative evolution lie ahead.

  Gravemass - Western Canada - This Is The Way Tour 2026​
  July 31 - Bridgeview Theater - Kamloops, BC
  Aug 1 - Loud As Hell Open Air Festival - Drumheller, AB
  Aug 3 - Temple - Edmonton, AB
  Aug 4 - The Owl - Lethbridge, AB
  Aug 5 - The Royal - Nelson, BC
  Aug 6 - The Globe - Nanaimo, BC
  Aug 7 - The Lucky Bar - Victoria, BC
  Aug 8 - Green Auto - Vancouver, BC

  Add to your Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/album/0ROzZyUacjjY7dC6xOwtg5

  ​Bandcamp - https://gravemass.bandcamp.com/​

  Track Listing:​
  1. Slaves To Pain - 2:38
  2. This Is The Way - 3:45
  3. Horned King - 2:54
  4. Harvest of Souls - 2:53
  5. Spitting Hell - 2:07
  6. Black Bell - 2:50
  7. Fallen - 3:27
  8. Gravemass - 3:51
  9. Abandon - 2:01
  10. Poison Temple - 3:11
  Album Length: 29:41

  Album Band Line Up:​
  Lorde Heathen – Vocals
  Mayan Hate – Guitar
  Murderer of Colonizers – Guitar
  Bowels of Hell – Bass
  Destroyer of Souls - Drums

  More info:

  ​https://endgamerecords.com/​

  ​http://www.gravemass.com/​

  ​https://www.facebook.com/people/Grave-Mass/61556695854887/​

  ​https://www.instagram.com/gravemass1/​

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• ENTROPIST Introduces Its Concept Album "The Vision" Through “Creation”; Produced by Jamie King (BTBAM, The Contortionist)

  May 6, 2026 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Colorado progressive metal outfit Entropist has officially announced their debut full‑length album, "The Vision," accompanied by the release of their first single and lyric video, “Creation.” The track marks the band’s first official introduction to the metal world, offering a powerful glimpse into the album’s sweeping concept and genre‑spanning sound.
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  Formed through a decade‑long bond between guitarist/vocalist Solomon Smith, vocalist Parker Kitching, bassist Jeremy Smith, and drummer Matt Gleason, Entropist began in 2013 when the members met as college roommates and neighbors in Greeley, Colorado. After years of jamming, drifting apart, and reconnecting during the COVID era, the band solidified its lineup with the addition of guitarist Will Vinson, whose creativity helped elevate the project into its fully realized form.
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  ​"The Vision" is a bold, cinematic progressive metal odyssey built on a dual‑concept narrative: one story set in a fantastical world of demons, celestial beings, and the void, and another grounded in real‑life themes of mental struggle, nihilism, and the search for meaning. Written largely from the perspectives of characters within the story, the album is designed to be experienced from start to finish, with recurring motifs, callbacks, and evolving themes woven throughout.
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  Musically, the record spans progressive metal, djent, deathcore, metalcore, and post‑hardcore influences, while maintaining a cohesive identity. Fans of Between the Buried and Me, Meshuggah, Opeth, and The Contortionist will find familiar touchpoints, yet Entropist’s voice remains distinctly their own.
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  To bring the album’s massive sound to life, the band partnered with acclaimed producer Jamie King, whose work with BTBAM and The Contortionist helped define modern progressive metal. His mixing and mastering elevated the album’s intricate compositions into a unified, powerful whole.

  The album’s artwork, an impressionist painting by Solomon’s wife, Shannon Bortfeldt, captures the emotional and narrative weight of the album’s opening arcs.
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  ​“This album is the culmination of over a decade of work. It contains a personal story that many can relate to, while also containing a crazy esoteric concept for those who are into that sort of thing. It gets really heavy, but has so many unexpected and even victorious moments that truly set it apart,” says guitarist/vocalist Solomon Smith.
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  Vocalist Parker Kitching adds, “This album is our love letter to metal. When it gets heavy, it gets very heavy, but it also has moments that let you breathe. We want listeners to feel like they’re going on a journey.”

  The band's first single, “Creation,” introduces listeners to the album’s final narrative arc. The track blends bright, triumphant chords, intricate rhythms, soaring vocals, and one of the heaviest breakdowns on the record. Lyrically, it explores themes of building something new, forging meaning, and shaping the world one wants to see.
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  The lyric video showcases the song’s emotional intensity and conceptual depth, offering fans their first immersive step into the universe of "The Vision."

  Spotify pre-save - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/entropist1/creation​

  "The Vision" is due out on June 26th, 2026, and available for pre-save at the following links:

  Album pre-order - https://entropistcolorado.bandcamp.com/​

  Track Listing:​
  1. Intense Warmth (4:00)
  2. Devour Us (6:34)
  3. I Hunger (5:34)
  4. The Ritual (8:36)
  5. Desert of Limbo (6:04)
  6. The Wandering (6:47)
  7. Creation (8:49)
  8. Revelation (14:12)
  Album Length: 1:00:40

  More info:

  ​https://entropistband.com/​

  ​https://www.facebook.com/EntropistBand​

  ​https://www.instagram.com/entropistband​

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• DECIMATE METALFEST Announces 2026 Lineup Changes w/ Addition of Headliners RIOT CITY and more! To Join THE CONVALESCENCE, SQUIDHAMMER, FAMOUS STRANGERS, and more!

  May 6, 2026 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Western Canada’s underground metal community will once again come together this summer as Decimate Metalfest returns to the Millet Agriplex Arena on June 26 and 27, 2026, in Millet, AB. What began as a grassroots gathering of heavy music fans has grown into a weekend-long celebration where heavy music, independent arts, and community come together in rural Alberta, welcoming fans, artists, and families of all ages.

  DMF announces its recent lineup changes, with RIOT CITY replacing original headliners Glyph, who unfortunately had to bow out of this year's festival. Also joining this year's lineup are Calgary youth band Pollux and Edmonton's Kill the Eclipse, adding to the already stacked lineup featuring The Convalescence, Squidhammer, Famous Strangers, Cries of Blood, alongside a diverse roster of local and regional performers. Overall, 26 performing acts will take the stage over the two days, including touring artists, Canadian metal bands, youth performers, a featured DJ, and specialty entertainers.

  Friday evening launches the festival with a powerful night of heavy music, with The Convalescence and Squidhammer co-headlining the night. Saturday expands into a full-day festival experience featuring Riot City headlining alongside up-and-coming bands from Western Canada, youth artists, live performers, and interactive entertainment. The second day also includes a performance by Kill the Eclipse, the “Fundraiser Band,” which is a rotating act selected from bands that participated in DMF's fundraising events throughout the year, highlighting the festival’s community-driven spirit. With top-notch production, high-quality sound, professional staging, and access to convenient local amenities in Millet, AB, the festival ensures an unforgettable experience for fans and families.

  All performances take place at the Millet Agriplex Arena, with festival activities continuing throughout the weekend, including camping, breakfast events, interactive entertainment, and vendor booths by independent artists.

  Official Decimate Metalfest 2026 Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4PtsotZY8YfTAZV0NNBudk​

  Event Details:​
  Event: Decimate Metalfest 2026
  Dates: June 26 and 27, 2026
  Location: Millet Agriplex Arena, Millet, Alberta, Canada
  Format: All ages metal and arts festival

  Tickets: https://www.decimatemetalfest.com/tickets​

  Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/938257911895899​

  Decimate Metalfest 2026 Lineup:​
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  ​Friday, June 26, 2026​
  • The Convalescence (Ohio, USA)
  • Squidhammer (Wisconsin, USA)
  • Anomalyptic (Edmonton, AB)
  • Let It Rot (Michigan, USA)
  • Valley of Despair (Edmonton, AB)
  • Godfall (Calgary, AB)
  • Pollux (Youth Band – Calgary, AB)
  • Kilusan (Edmonton, AB)
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  Saturday, June 27, 2026​
  • Riot City (Calgary, AB)
  • Famous Strangers (Sherwood Park, AB)
  • Cries of Blood (Montreal, QC)
  • No Faith In Fortune (Vancouver, BC)
  • From Beneath (Winnipeg, MB)
  • Counterfeit – A Tribute to Limp Bizkit (Calgary, AB)
  • Femmes Voyous (Edmonton, AB)
  • Spineless (Winnipeg, MB)
  • Thousand Frames (Colorado, USA)
  • Black Friday (Edmonton, AB)
  • Light Drawn In (Edmonton, AB)
  • Kill the Eclipse (Edmonton, AB)
  • Kleaver (Youth Band - Calgary, AB)
  • Desicrate (Youth Band - Edmonton, AB)
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  ​Featured Performers​
  • Birthday Girl – Mistress of Ceremonies (Calgary, AB)
  • Lust Dust – Hazzardous Material – Burlesque (Edmonton, AB)
  • Harlot – Drag Queen (Calgary, AB)
  • DJ Alex Kayne (New York, USA)

  Decimate Metalfest is about connection. The all-ages festival brings together musicians, visual artists, performers, and creators from across Canada, the United States, and beyond for two days of crushing riffs, artistic expression, unforgettable performances, and a shared love of underground culture.
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  The festival’s reach continues to expand each year. For the 2026 edition alone, performer submissions were received from 15 countries, eight Canadian provinces, and 25 US states, highlighting the growing international interest in the event and the strength of Western Canada’s metal community. From youth bands playing their first festival stage to international touring acts, Decimate Metalfest celebrates every generation of the metal and alternative community while creating opportunities for artists of many disciplines to showcase their work.
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  Decimate Metalfest has become known not only for its music lineup but also for the welcoming environment it creates. The festival brings together longtime metal fans, young families, artists, and first-time festivalgoers in a space that celebrates creativity and community.
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  Beyond the stage, the festival offers a full weekend experience that includes independent art vendors, free tented camping, fan-favorite air guitar contests for youth and adults, community gatherings, and the traditional Saturday pancake breakfast. Children under 10 attend free, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to accessibility and multi-generational participation.
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  Built by members of the metal community, for the metal community, and proudly organized and operated by women, Decimate Metalfest continues to challenge expectations while creating a space where everyone is welcome.
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  ​Stay Connected

  For the latest updates, lineup announcements, and ticket purchases, visit the official Decimate Metalfest website. Follow us on social media to stay in the loop:​

  More info: https://linktr.ee/decimatemf​

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