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  • THIRTEEN GOATS Roar Into Summer 2025 with Dual Award Nominations and Festival Blitz (Loud As Hell, Mosh Rock, Party in the Park)

     

    L-R: Thirteen Goats Current Lineup | Leonid Verman (Drums) | Colton Hession (Bass, Gang Vocals) | Graham K. Miles (Lead Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitars) | Rob Fitz-Gerald (Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Backing Vocals) | - Photo Credit: Valerii Konchin

    Vancouver’s genre-bending metal juggernaut Thirteen Goats is charging into the spotlight with two major award nominations and a stacked summer festival schedule that’s set to melt faces across Western Canada.

    The band has been nominated for Best Metal Video at the Canadian Independent Music Video Awards (https://dropoutentertainment.ca/metal-the-5th-canadian-independent-music-video-awards/) for their blistering visual assault “Sign of the Goat,” and for Metal & Hard Music Artist of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards (https://breakoutwest.ca/awards) — a testament to their relentless creativity and rising influence in the Canadian metal scene. The band is nominated for a WCMA alongside Anciients, Torrefy, Art of Attrition, and Holy Void.

     

    ​Fresh off their nomination highs, Thirteen Goats are gearing up for a trio of high-octane festival appearances:

    Loud As Hell Open Air – Drumheller, AB - (August 1st - 3rd) - https://loudashell.ca/

    MOSH THE ROCK – Sooke, BC - (August 10th) - 
    https://www.facebook.com/events/1932051257598357

    Party in the Park 3 – Fort McMurray, AB - (Sept 13th) - 
    https://lnk.bio/partyintheparkfestYMM



    Known for their punishing live shows, razor-sharp riffs, and tongue-in-cheek lyrical savagery, Thirteen Goats have carved out a unique niche by fusing numerous metal subgenres and delivering the results with a theatrical twist. The quartet unleashed their sophomore LP "Capricorn Rising" in July 2024 via Exitus Stratagem Records. The concept album 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.

    Each song on the record is part of a broader narrative that explores themes of disillusionment, radicalization, and rebellion as Shepherd and his 12 demon goats wage their crusade. This storytelling approach takes listeners on a journey through the darkest aspects of both human and animal nature across nine tracks that combine elements of death metal, thrash, and groove.

    Listeners should 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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  • WOODHAWK Returns with Emotionally Charged Third Album “Love Finds a Way”

     

    L to R: Kevin Nelson (Drums), Turner Midzain (Vocals/ Guitar), Mike Badmington (Bass/ Vocals)

    Portrait by Mark Kowalchuk

    Five years since their last full-length release, Calgary stoner groove rock trio Woodhawk unveils their most ambitious and personal work yet with “Love Finds a Way” available as of June 6th across all platforms. The album marks a significant milestone for the band, Turner Midzain (guitar/vocals), Mike Badmington (bass), and Kevin Nelson (drums), representing their longest creative process to date and showcasing a more mature, introspective approach to their signature sound.

    “This is the longest it's taken to put out an album for us, and I think that shows”, reflects Midzain. "We really took our time and did it on our terms. I think you get some really riff-rocking songs, but also a lot of hardship and honesty in them. We poured our heart and soul into this one. It really is a journey of getting out of the darkness and into the light. Check in with your friends and loved ones. Hug the ones you love. Be nicer to each other. Love will always prevail and be stronger than anything else. After 10 years of being a band, I feel like we are still just getting started!”

    “Love Finds a Way” demonstrates Woodhawk's evolution from their early stoner rock roots into something more emotionally complex while maintaining the infectious grooves and memorable hooks that have defined their sound. The album brings ‘a bit more of the riff back’ while diving deep into lyrical content that explores the personal struggles the band has faced over recent years.

    True to their philosophy that the album should be an experience from start to finish, Woodhawk has crafted “Love Finds a Way” as a cohesive journey with carefully considered dynamics, balancing soft and heavy, slow and fast moments throughout.

    The album features contributions from longtime collaborator Jesse Gander on synth, maintaining the band's commitment to their established sonic palette while exploring new emotional territories. It is recommended for fans of The Sword, Red Fang, and Thin Lizzy.

    Listen to the album's full stream premiere via Doomed & Stoned HERE.

    Album pre-order (out June 6th): https://woodhawk.bandcamp.com

    Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3RQO83S

    In aditional news, Woodhawk will be announcing at a later time, upcoming tour dates for August and October and will be performing two album releases show in Edmonotn (June 14) and Calgary (June 13) plsu day three of this year's LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL on August 3rd in Drumheller, AB alongside Revocation, Cyborg Octopus, Beguiler, Thirteen Goats, Famous Strangers, and more! Full details on LAH can be found at www.loudashell.ca.

    Show Dates:
    June 13 - Edmonton, AB - The Buckingham (Album Release Show) - info
    June 14 - Calgary, AB - The Palomino (Album Release Show) - info
    Aug 3 - Drumheller, AB - Loud As Hell Open Air

    Track Listing:
    1. Grave Shaker – 4:41
    2. Strangers Ever After – 4:24
    3. Truth Be Told – 7:21
    4. White Crosses – 6:10
    5. The Unholy Hand – 5:21
    6. No Place For Hate – 5:18
    7. Love Finds a Way – 6:16
    8. Relapser – 4:52
    9. Killing Time – 8:37

    Woodhawk is:
    Turner Midzain – Guitar & Vocals
    Mike Badmington – Bass & Vocals
    Kevin Nelson - Drums

    More info:
    https://www.woodhawkriffs.com
    https://www.instagram.com/woodhawkriffs
    https://www.facebook.com/woodhawkriffs

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  • LOUD AS HELL Open Air Festival Announces 2025 Lineup w/ REVOCATION, FIRST FRAGMENT, FILTH, INSURRECTION, GORGATRON, OPAL IN SKY and more!

     

    LAH 2025 Lineup Spotify Playlist – https://spoti.fi/3XT8IUw

    From the barren expanse of sculpted sandstone, wind-carved hoodoos, and the vast canyons of Alberta, Canada's badlands, one of the country's loudest decibel-breaking extreme music events, LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL announces its 2025 lineup with REVOCATION, FIRST FRAGMENT, FILTH, INSURRECTION, GORGATRON, OPAL IN SKY and more!

    Hosted in Drumheller, AB from August 1st to 3rd at the Dinosaurs Down StampedeLAH showcases the best up-and-coming Canadian and international talent to roar through the country's largest dinosaur fossil grounds.

    This year's 13th annual festivities will witness technical death metal masters Revocation headline the Sunday, August 3rd lineup. The band unveiled their latest 2025 single and music video “Confines of Infinity,” featuring brutal guest vocals from Cattle Decapitation’s Travis Ryan. The single also marks the debut of a new Revocation lineup that sees vocalist and guitarist Dave Davidson joined by drummer Ash Pearson--who has been in the band since 2015--bassist Alex Weber and guitarist Harry Lannon. Revocation formed in 2006, and their self-released debut, Empire of the Obscene, came out in 2008. Since then, they've released seven critically acclaimed albums and have toured the world, bringing their technically charged, high-energy extreme metal to rabid fans in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. 

    Also on the Sunday lineup will be Insurrection, the powerhouse metal band from Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. Formed over 20 years ago (2003), the band is known for its intense and energetic performances. Their sound is a unique twist of groovy death metal mixed with a healthy dose of thrash energy. The band has released several albums, including "Prologue" (2008), "Fracture" (2010), "Prototype" (2013), "Extraction" (2017), and "Obsolescence" (2024) (Bam Co. Heavy). Their music often addresses social and political themes through bilingual lyrics in both English and French. The band has gained a notable reputation on stage throughout Canada with tours covering coast to coast, including performances at festivals such as Montebello Rockfest, Trois-Rivières Metalfest, and Decimate Metalfest.

    Headlining Saturday, Aug 2nd, Montreal, QC's First Fragment will display their virtuosity and demonstrate why they are so beloved globally for their Neoclassical/Technical Extreme Metal. The band broke ground with their debut EP "The Afterthought Ecstasy" (2010). Their latest two albums "Dasein" (2016), "Gloire éternelle(2021), and the latest instrumental compilation record "Le Recueuil Des Âges" (2024) have been released on Unique Leader Records. 

    Saturday will also feature LAH alumni Gorgatron, guttural Death Metal out of Fargo, North Dakota. Their sound is based on a “love of the riff” approach to writing and is rooted in the old-school stylings of Death Metal and Thrash. They have honed their style and work ethic with rigorous DIY tours across the States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico. They have a slew of records under their belts with their latest "Sentience Revoked" (2024) (Redefining Darkness Records) and just this past January they unleashed a digital EP "Live From the Basement". It was originally set to be released on Adult Swim's 'Fish Center Live' in 2020, but was shelved due to Adult Swim shutting down their livestream division that same year.

    The festival's first day on Friday, Aug 1st will be headlined by hip-hop-influenced deathcore gutter gang Filth out of North Carolina. They dropped the next chapter in their discography, Southern Hostility, in April 2024.

    Also on Friday are Vancouver, BC's Opal in Sky, twin brothers Tyson and Dylon Opalinsky. They share a deep passion for music and its limitless possibilities. Their music reflects their shared values and beliefs. They believe that music has the power to heal, uplift, and bring people together. They are committed to creating meaningful and enjoyable music, and their unique sound is a fusion of different styles and influences. They released their debut album, "Dream Shift," in July 2024.

    With a lineup featuring over 40 bands from across Canada, the USA, and Mexico, traveling the furthest from Europe is Vienna, Austria's Hog Meets Frog, a band fans don't want to miss. The trio is renowned for their eccentricity and boundary-pushing music that blends prog, funk, and metal.

    Other highlights for this year's open-air are Toronto's Beguiler, champions of last year's 2024 Wacken Metal Battle Canada; the slamming deathcore of Arizona's Gore Pig; Mexico's Spit On Your Grave, showcasing their powerful, deep growls, blast beats, slam riffs, and heavy breakdowns, all infused with a melodic touch; and Vancouver's Thirteen Goats, with their signature blend of infernal riffs, huge hooks, and uniquely theatrical songwriting.

    Weekend Passes (Aug 1- 3) are available at https://loudashell.ca/shop/

    This weekend pass grants you full access to all the headbanging, moshing, and metal mayhem that Loud As Hell Open Air offers.

    LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR 2025

    Thursday, July 31 – Kick Off Party
    Vapor (California, USA)
    Display Of Decay (Edmonton, AB)
    Black Pestilence (Calgary, AB)
    Decrepitation (Edmonton, AB)

    Friday, August 1
    Filth (Shelby, NC, USA)
    Auzzy Blood – Freak Show (Las Vegas, NV, USA)
    Opal In Sky (Vancouver, BC)
    Hazzardous Material – Burlesque (Alberta)
    Spit On Your Grave (Monterrey, Mexico)
    Hazzerd (Calgary, AB)
    Ascension Blacklist (Newburgh, ON)
    Black Friday (Edmonton, AB)
    Daniel Martin’s The Infamous (Edmonton, AB)

    Saturday, August 2
    First Fragment (Montreal, QC)
    Kyle Pullan – Acoustic (Canmore, AB)
    Gorgatron (Fargo, ND, USA)
    Hazzardous Material – Burlesque (Alberta)
    Heartsick (Lansing, MI, USA)
    Judicator (Salt Lake City, UT, USA)
    Casket Robbery (Munroe, WI, USA)
    Kelevra (Regina, SK)
    Lycanthro (Ottawa, ON)
    Frontal Assault (Cedar Rapids, IA, USA)
    Cabrakaan (Calgary, AB)
    Spectre (Winnipeg, MB)
    Pridelands (Red Deer, AB)
    Pharm (Kelowna, BC)
    Beserker (Lethbridge, AB)

    Sunday, August 3
    Revocation (Boston, MA, USA)
    Kyle Pullan – Acoustic (Canmore, AB)
    Insurrection (Gatineau, QC)
    Auzzy Blood – Freak Show (Las Vegas, NV, USA)
    Gorepig (Hot Springs, AZ, USA)
    Hazzardous Material – Burlesque (Alberta)
    Cyborg Octopus (San Francisco, CA, USA)
    Squidhammer (Waterton, WI, USA)
    Truent (Vancouver, BC)
    Beguiler (Toronto, ON)
    Reaping Asmodeia (Minneapolis, MN, USA)
    Endless Chaos (Winnipeg, MB)
    Hog Meets Frog (Vienna, Austria)
    Thirteen Goats (Vancouver, BC)
    Woodhawk (Calgary, AB)
    Famous Strangers (Edmonton, AB)

    Since its inception in 2012, LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL has exposed hundreds of Canadian and international bands annually except for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their 2024 edition was host to the most stacked lineup to date featuring BEYOND CREATION, STRIKER, ANCIIENTS, GREEN JELLY, THE CONVALESCENCESUPER MONSTER PARTY, TERRIFIER, and lots more. Previous years have witnessed well-known bands such as Jungle Rot, Narcotic Wasteland, Necronomicon, 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.

    Live LAH 2024 - Anciients - Despoiled - https://youtu.be/-E440Gax4ao

    Live LAH 2024 - Terrifier - Depths Of The Storm Scepter - https://youtu.be/ZEm4ncOlbH4

    Live LAH 2023 - Narcotic Wasteland - Sex, Lies and DNA - https://youtu.be/q-AraxYaEfA

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

    More info:
    LoudAsHell.ca
    Facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival
    Twitter: @LoudAsHellFest
    Instagram: @LoudAsHellFestival
    Social Media Hashtags #LAHXIII, #LAHOA, #LAHOA2025

    Festival Press Materials - Posters, Band Links, EPKs, Photos - HERE.​

    About:

    LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL has hosted hundreds of Canadian and international bands annually since 2012 with the exception of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During its decade of showcasing Canadian and international bands, the festival has grown into a pilgrimage for metalheads from across the country.

    LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL 2025 will be celebrating its thirteenth festival event presented by Loud As Hell Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations. LAH always works its hardest to deliver the best lineup in the West ready to melt your face off. Featuring bands from across Canada and beyond, you won’t want to miss any of it. And don’t forget about their freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors, and dinosaurs!

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  • LOUD AS HELL Open Air Festival 2025 Launches Early Bird Tickets! Camping & Extreme Music In Alberta's Badlands - Drumheller, AB

    LOUD AS HELL Open Air Festival 2025 Launches Early Bird Tickets!

    August 1st - 3rd - Camping & Extreme Music In Alberta's Badlands - Drumheller, AB

    LAH 2024 Lineup Spotify Playlist – https://spoti.fi/3WwDCkh

    Nestled in the badlands of Drumheller, AB, one of Canada's loudest decibel-breaking open-air extreme music events, LOUD AS HELL FESTIVAL will host its 13th annual festivities from August 1st to 3rd, 2025.

    Showcasing the best up-and-coming Canadian and international talent to roar through the country's largest dinosaur fossil grounds, LAH has launched its early bird weekend passes.

    This weekend pass grants you full access to all the headbanging, moshing, and metal mayhem that Loud As Hell Open Air has to offer. Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer!

    The early bird weekend pass price is $140 CAD (this includes camping on-site). The weekend pass full price of $175 CAD will be in effect when the festival 2025 lineup is announced in the new year.

    Early Bird Weekend Passes Available at https://loudashell.ca/shop/loud-as-hell-early-bird-ticket-weekend-pass/

    In additional news, LAH has revamped their website www.LoudAsHell.ca with a fresh new look and design, along with online shopping of LAH merch, pictures, and videos to reminisce of years past along with updated festival Information and FAQ section.

    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-19 pandemic. Their 2024 edition was host to the most stacked lineup to date featuring BEYOND CREATION, STRIKER, ANCIIENTS, GREEN JELLY, THE CONVALESCENCESUPER MONSTER PARTY, TERRIFIER, and lots more. Previous years have witnessed well-known bands such as Jungle Rot, Narcotic Wasteland, Necronomicon, 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.

    Live LAH 2024 - Anciients - Despoiled - https://youtu.be/-E440Gax4ao

    Live LAH 2024 - Terrifier - Depths Of The Storm Scepter - https://youtu.be/ZEm4ncOlbH4

    Live LAH 2023 - Art of Attrition - ...And It Will All End Forever - https://youtu.be/Idp1d6s2MRk

    Live LAH 2023 - Narcotic Wasteland - Sex, Lies and DNA - https://youtu.be/q-AraxYaEfA

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

    More info:
    LoudAsHell.ca
    Facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival
    Twitter: @LoudAsHellFest
    Instagram: @LoudAsHellFestival
    Social Media Hashtags #LAHXIII, #LAHOA, #LAHOA2025

    About:

    LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL has hosted hundreds of Canadian and international bands annually since 2012 with the exception of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During its decade of showcasing Canadian and international bands, the festival has grown into a pilgrimage for metalheads from across the country.

    LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL 2025 will be celebrating its thirteenth festival event presented by Loud As Hell Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations. LAH always works its hardest to deliver the best lineup in the West ready to melt your face off. Featuring bands from across Canada and beyond, you won’t want to miss any of it. And don’t forget about their freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors, and dinosaurs!

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