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  • DECIMATE METALFEST ANNOUNCES 2025 LINEUP w/ INTO ETERNITY, THE BUNNY THE BEAR, UNTIMELY DEMISE, NECHT, AND MORE!

     

    Decimate Metalfest 2025: Uniting Metalheads for an Unforgettable Experience

    Decimate Metalfest is thrilled to announce its return to the Millet Agriplex Arena in Millet, Alberta, on June 13th and 14th, 2025, for another electrifying weekend of heavy metal music and community spirit. As one of Western Canada's premier metal festivals, Decimate Metalfest continues to deliver unforgettable experiences for metal enthusiasts of all kinds!

    Reflecting on Decimate Metalfest 2024

    The 2024 edition of Decimate Metalfest was a monumental success, featuring an impressive lineup of bands from across Canada and the United States. Attendees were treated to performances spanning various alternative and metal genres, creating an atmosphere of unity and celebration. The festival's commitment to inclusivity was evident, welcoming fans of all ages and all walks of life to partake in the festivities. Highlights included thrilling air guitar contests with real guitars as prizes, an array of vendors, gaming, delectable offerings from local food, and the convenience of nearby camping facilities. ​“We are so grateful to the community of Millet for welcoming us with such open arms. We cannot wait to see you all again this year!”

    The Official Lineup for Decimate Metalfest 2025

    Building on the momentum of previous years, Decimate Metalfest 2025 promises to elevate the experience even further. Organizers have diligently curated a roster of bands that will deliver high-octane performances. This year's festival promises to be the biggest yet, featuring an incredible lineup of talent from across Canada and beyond:

    Decimate Metalfest 2025 Lineup Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/4l4TbLb

    INTO ETERNITY – Regina, SK
    THE BUNNY THE BEAR – New York / Florida, USA (First time playing in Alberta!)
    FAMOUS STRANGERS – Edmonton, AB
    UNTIMELY DEMISE – Saskatoon, SK
    HAWKING – Vancouver, BC
    NECHT – Calgary / Ireland
    THE UNENDING – Kelowna, BC
    SYRYN – Calgary, AB
    BRAIN STEM – Edmonton, AB
    AGE OF ASHES – Edmonton, AB
    ALMOST DEAD – San Francisco, USA (First time in Canada!)
    FLOODGATE – Kelowna, BC
    SKEPSIS – Edmonton, AB
    THE 21ST AGENDA – Red Deer, AB
    WARWOLF – Edmonton, AB
    OCEANS UNDER STARS – Edmonton, AB
    RENEGADES – Edmonton, AB (Rage Against the Machine Tribute Band)
    SUPERMODEL TAXIDERMY – Fort McMurray, AB
    BEYOND SUFFERING – Calgary, AB (Wacken Metal Battle Calgary Round 1 Winners)
    ACCIDENTS HAPPEN – Edmonton, AB (System of a Down Tribute Band)
    VICTORIA LIES – Calgary, AB
    COUNTED AMONG SAINTS – Edmonton, AB
    PER VELUM (YOUTH) – Calgary, AB
    KRADYIL (YOUTH) – Banff, AB
    BIRTHDAY GIRL – Calgary, AB (Hostess of Ceremonies)
    RED SILENCE – Edmonton, AB
    DAMIEN GHOUL – Edmonton, AB
    MORTIS X – Edmonton, AB
    ABOYACTUALLY – Edmonton, AB
    JOJOMOJO – Edmonton, AB

    Ticket Information: https://www.decimatemetalfest.com/tickets

    Advance tickets are now available, offering attendees the opportunity to secure their spots at a discounted rate:​

    2-Day Pass: $135 (Save $15 off the door price)
    Includes access to both days of music and entertainment, plus a free pancake breakfast.

    Friday Day Pass: $60 (Save $15 off the door price)
    Includes access to Friday's performances.

    Saturday Day Pass: $90 (Save $15 off the door price)
    Includes access to Saturday's performances and a free pancake breakfast.

    YES! WE OFFER AFTERPAY!

    Children 10 and under can attend for free, making this an inclusive event for families! ​

    Camping Accommodations

    For those wishing to stay close to the action, camping is available at the Millet Lions Memorial Campground, conveniently located within walking distance of the Millet Agriplex Arena. Camping rates are not-for-profit and go towards maintaining the wonderful community of Millet! Please note that camping reservations must be made separately through the campground's official website: https://milletlionscampground.com/reserve-campsite/

    Vendor and Volunteer Applications Now Open

    Decimate Metalfest is now accepting applications for vendors and volunteers! Whether you want to showcase your business to passionate festival-goers or become an essential part of the event team, we welcome you to apply. Vendors can take advantage of the opportunity to sell their products to a dedicated audience while volunteers gain behind-the-scenes experience and help bring the festival to life. (Yes! We accept Youth volunteers!)

    Vendor Applications: https://www.decimatemetalfest.com/vend

    Volunteer Applications: https://www.decimatemetalfest.com/volunteer

    Join the Metal Community

    Decimate Metalfest is more than just a music festival; it's a gathering of the metal family, fostering connections and creating lasting memories. Whether you're a seasoned metalhead or new to the scene, this festival offers an unparalleled experience of music, camaraderie, and community.​

    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:​

    Website: https://www.decimatemetalfest.com/

    Facebook: Decimate Metalfest Facebook Page

    Instagram: Decimate Metalfest Instagram

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/decimatemf

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  • ARMSTRONG METALFEST 2025 Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now! 15 Years of Mountain Moshing In The Okanagan!

    ARMSTRONG METALFEST 2025 Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now!

    15 Years of Mountain Moshing In The Okanagan!

    July 11-12 - Armstrong, BC, Canada

    "It's one of the premier festivals of its kind in Canada, showcasing the biggest names in local, national, and international heavy metal music." - Vancouver Sun

    Watch the official video recap of AMF 2019 here.
    (video created by Mayne Brand Productions)

    Armstrong MetalFest 2024 Spotify playlist Here.

    Celebrating 15 years of bringing extreme metal music fans from across Canada and beyond to British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, Western Canada's largest mountain mosh pit Armstrong MetalFest launches its early bird tickets/weekend passes, which include on-site camping for their 2025 lineup being held on July 11th-12th in Armstrong at the Hassen Arena.

    Secure your spot at this legendary event at a special discounted rate. Don't miss the opportunity to snag your tickets early and be part of the metal mayhem that awaits! A limited amount of early bird tickets will be on sale until the AMF 2025 lineup is announced in the coming months.

    All tickets provide General Admission and grant access to the festival grounds, camping area, and arena from 9:00 AM on Friday, July 11, 2025, until 10:00 AM on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Free camping is included.

    Weekend Passes are available at https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/tickets

    (Tickets will be mailed starting after March 1st if you have chosen the "Ticket Mailed" option.)

    Please Note: RV / Non-Hookup RV / Vehicle Passes: Make sure to reserve your vehicle spot to get the best location on the grounds. A fee is required for a weekend pass per vehicle in addition to your day or weekend pass. RV hookups include water and power. If you choose to park your vehicle outside the camping area in the main parking lot, then a vehicle pass is not required.

    This 15th annual gathering of metalheads will again witness two days of unforgettable moshing, headbanging, and camping. From iconic headliners to promising newcomers, the 2025 lineup is set to showcase the best of diverse metal genres, ensuring an electrifying experience for all. In addition to the performing bands, Armstrong Metal Fest brings back the following on-site activities.

    Yeti Games: Participate in this year’s Yeti Games with six extreme skill-testing events! 20 participants compete for a chance to win two free passes to next year’s metal fest. The last person standing wins…

    Email jessevalstar[@]gmail[.]com to sign up.

    There might be openings at the last minute, so show up for the opening ceremony. AMF may have a jersey with your number on it!

    Metal Market Madness: The metal market will be a bustling hub of activity, featuring a diverse array of vendors offering everything from band merchandise to unique collectibles. Seize the opportunity to grab exclusive items and immerse yourself in the metal culture.

    Thrash Wrestling: Experience an electrifying event featuring the high-octane clash of titans! Join AMF on Saturday for an unforgettable afternoon of fierce competition, heart-stopping moments, and pure wrestling mayhem!

    The 2024 AMF lineup hosted Los Angeles death metal masters ABYSMAL DAWN (July 12th) and Kansas City THE BROWNING (July 13th) who unleashed their unique eclectic blend of electronicore and deathcore. Also featured were dissonant and atmospheric Vancouver tech death metallers ATRÆ BILIS, and Orlando's two-fisted two steppin' double-wide aural assault squad BODYBOX. Returning to the festival, were the Okanagan's very favourite Black Metallers XUL (Vernon, BC) and Edmonton death metallers EYE OF HORUS along with first-time performances from Vancouver twin brother duo OPAL IN SKY, San Francisco's outside-the-box prog metallers CYBORG OCTOPUS, and the tech death fury of Riverside, CA's ARKAIK among many more.

    About: Since 2009 (minus pause years 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic), West Metal Entertainment and Armstrong Metalfest have not only fostered the talent of hundreds of local bands, but have imported well-known, international acts to the quiet, little Canadian town of Armstrong, British Columbia.

    Each year hundreds of metal music fans from Canada and the USA descend into the picturesque Okanagan Valley and under the blistering sun, they spend three days camping, taking in a tonne of heavy metal fun over two days, spectating wrestling events, participating in scavenger hunts, and catching up with their extended metal family.

    The festival has seen such renowned headliners as Kataklysm, Cattle Decapitation, Archspire, Nekrogoblikon, Origin, Rivers of Nihil, Warbinger, Fallujah, Striker, and Beyond Creation as well as emerging artists from across North America. At the end of the revelry, the festival disappears without a trace, leaving the landscape as pristine as it has always been.

    West Metal Entertainment is a non-profit society that not only puts on the Armstrong Metal Festival every year in Armstrong, B.C. but also gives bands opportunities to play at different venues throughout the region including all-ages shows, to encourage musical passion in kids as well as adults.

    Partners:
    WCMFA
    AlumaPro Welding & Fabrication Ltd
    Vox and Hops
    Rancho Vignola
    Creative BC
    Province of BC
    Shepherds Hardware
    Askews Foods
    ACE Containers
    Asher Media Relations
    Staggs Head
    Sunbelt Rentals
    Bravewords
    Absolute Underground Mag
    Broken Neck Radio
    V13
    Metal-Rules
    Ghost Cult Magazine
    This Day In Metal
    Valstar Electric
    Voets

    For more info:
    Armstrongmetalfest.ca
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    Instagram
    Twitter

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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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