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• ART OF ATTRITION - Cross Canada "The Subservient Bloodletting Tour" w/ Beguiler + New Blackened Technical Deathcore Single “Subserviate & Decay”

  Feb 6, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Red Deer, AB extreme metal outfit Art of Attrition unleashes their latest single “Subserviate & Decay”. The track showcases the band's signature blend of relentless brutality and melodic complexity while pushing into bold new territory.

  “Subserviate & Decay” delivers the classical Art of Attrition sound that fans have come to expect - a devastating combination of 8-string guitars, gravity blast beats, and guttural vocals - before taking an unexpected turn after the bridge breakdown. The band expands:

  “It is modern primitive. It embodies all you love about Art of Attrition and then slaps you in the face with a caveman club. We loved writing this song, recording the parts, and developing its uniqueness in our catalog. It serves as a visceral reminder of the necessity of internal self-love and confidence.”

  Since their formation in 2019, Art of Attrition has carved out their niche in the extreme metal landscape; their 2023 debut album “The Void Eternal” and 2024’s “...And It Will All End Forever” established them as a force in the technical deathcore scene. The single represents a conscious step outside the band's comfort zone, incorporating elements from other genres they love. It is especially recommended for fans of Lorna Shore, Aversions Crown, and Kublai Khan.

  Watch and listen to the video for “Subserviate & Decay” via TheCirclepit at https://youtu.be/55K4q_d0znQ​

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/4gREec7

  ​In additional news, Art of Attrition along with 2024 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions, Toronto, ON's Beguiler be hitting the road across Canada, east to the west this May for "The Subservient Bloodletting Tour" (dates listed below). This cross-country trek marks a new chapter for both bands as they expand their reach, unleashing their most punishing sets to date along with new songs to unveil. Enter the moshpit for these two bands' audio assaults of some good ol’ extreme sonic carnage!

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

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

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• THIRTEEN GOATS Open Up The Pit For Glacial Mutilation Metal Festival + “Tour of The Black Flame” w/ OPAL IN SKY, NAMELESS KING + New Album “Capricorn Rising” Out Now!

  Jan 22, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Vancouver, Canada’s Thirteen Goats announce they will be performing on this year's lineup for the Glacial Mutilation Metal Festival being held over three nights in Vancouver, BC from February 20th to 22nd at The Wise Hall. Thirteen Goats will be the festival's opening band alongside The Hallowed Catharsis (Vancouver, BC), Dawn of Ouroboros (Oakland, CA), Black Pestilence (Calgary, AB), and Rat King (Seattle, WA).

  The festival lineup also features Exist (Baltimore, MD), Bonded By Blood (Pomona, CA), Xoth (Seattle, WA), Terrifier (Vancouver, BC), Celestial Wizard (Denver, CO), Nomad (Okanagan, BC), Art of Attrition (Red Deer, AB) and more!

  Full details and lineup are available at the following links:

  Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/3676238119297179​

  Tickets - https://orangetickets.ca/detalles_evento.php?id_evento=1872​

  In additional news, Thirteen Goats will be storming Vancouver Island, BC in March 2025 for the "Tour of The Black Flame" supporting OPAL IN SKY alongside NAMELESS KING (dates listed below). Thirteen Goats is touring in support of their second album—the extreme metal rock opera “Capricorn Rising” unleashed on Exitus Stratagem Records this past July.

  Tour of The Black Flame w/ Opal In Sky, Nameless King, Thirteen Goats​
  Tickets available at - https://orangetickets.ca/
  March 20 - Nanaimo, BC - The Globe
  March 21 - Victoria, BC - Phoenix Bar
  March 22 - Port Alberni, BC - Rainbow Room
  March 23 - Cumberland, BC - Masonic Hall

  Thirteen Goats's "Capricorn Rising," tells the story of their mascot, Shepherd: a goat-skull-wearing Antichrist who raises an army of animals to liberate the earth from humanity’s constant wars and greed. This high-concept narrative is delivered with Thirteen Goats' signature blend of infernal riffs, huge hooks, and uniquely theatrical songwriting.

  Each song on the album is part of a broader narrative that explores themes of disillusionment, radicalization, and rebellion as Shepherd and his 12 demon goats wage their crusade. Thirteen Goats delivers a unique blend of death and thrash metal, combined with a storytelling approach that takes listeners on a journey through the darkest aspects of both human and animal nature.

  Listeners can expect furious riffage, ambitious song structures, and even occasional female guest vocals (courtesy of guest artist Carly Ellen Jones). What they shouldn’t expect is a record that plays it safe or falls neatly into one specific subgenre. Thirteen Goats is recommended for fans of Lamb of God, Carcass, and Mastodon.

  Released on July 12, 2024, “Capricorn Rising” is available from Exitus Stratagem Records at https://www.exsrmusic.com/store/p/pre-sale-thirteen-goats-capricorn-rising​

  Spotify - https://spoti.fi/41hkue1

  More info: Exsrmusic.com | ThirteenGoats.com​

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• ART OF ATTRITION Provides A Devastating Soundtrack To Anger With “Vitriol” Off “...And It Will All End Forever” Out July 2024

  Jun 14, 2024 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

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

  Photo Credit - Abscene Productions

  Art of Attrition is a blackened technical deathcore band who separated themselves from the underground local scene with their 8-string barrage of dueling melodic guitars, gravity blast beats, intense guttural vocals, and epic orchestration. This year they are releasing their new EP “...And It Will All End Forever” on July 26, 2024. To whet the palates of those who enjoy infectious, brutal music, they are now releasing their music video for the single “Vitriol”, which they comment on:

  “Vitriol was the first single we wrote and it set the tone for what we wanted to hear in the E.P. musically and lyrically. We created an eerie, despair-like atmosphere within the song while still recalling a fierceness. Creatively, we tried some new song structure ideas and it turned out exactly how we wanted. We are feeling very positive for the next chapter of AOA music.”

  Musically, “Vitriol” is technical and epic. It starts with a melodic intro that is reflective of the first verse riff and gives an eerie rising effect. It is fast and technically proficient. It has a very epic chorus, haunting and catchy! Lyrically, it explores themes of anger - if left unchecked, it tends to fester over time. The single is an introspective foray into the worthiness of allowing space for such feelings and actions, into one's own life.

  The EP, “...And It Will All End Forever” is pure chaotic inoculation. A culmination of everything AoA has worked so hard to achieve in one record. Now, they are set to write a bit out of their comfort zone and delve into other genres that they love. The EP is recommended for fans of Lorna Shore, Aversions Crown, and Gaerea.

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  Digital Single - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/artofattrition/vitriol​

  Due out on July 26th, 2024, “...And It Will All End Forever” is available for pre-order as of July 5th https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/artofattrition/and-it-will-all-end-forever​

  Track Listing​
  1. Drowned in Fog (4:38)
  2. Vitriol (5:11)
  3. Emaciate (4:51)
  4. …And It Will All End Forever (5:43)

  EP and Live Band Line-Up:​
  Jack Sutherland: Guitars, Synths, Bass, Orchestrations
  Johnny VanderRoest: Guitars
  Joshua Hahn: Vocals
  Greg Smith: Drums

  More info: www.artofattrition.com

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