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  • WOODHAWK Announces Cross-Canada Tour For New Album “Love Finds a Way” Out Now! + LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FEST w/ REVOCATION, FIRST FRAGMENT and more!

     

    After five years of anticipation, Calgary’s stoner groove rock trio Woodhawk announces they will be hitting the road this August through October for tour dates across Canada (dates listed below). The show dates are in support of their latest and third album, "Love Finds a Way," released on June 6th of this year via Grand Hand Records. Fans can expect a high-energy set packed with new material and favorites from their discography that will be delivered with the raw power and passion.

    Their most personal and powerful release to date, their new full-length album, "Love Finds a Way", marks a turning point for Woodhawk. Demonstrating their evolution from early stoner rock roots into something more emotionally complex while maintaining the infectious grooves and memorable hooks that have defined their sound.

    "Love Finds a Way" explores themes of darkness, healing, and hope, while still delivering the infectious hooks and thunderous riffs fans have come to expect. With contributions from longtime collaborator Jesse Gander on synth, the band expands their sonic palette without losing their edge. The trio of Turner Midzain (guitar/vocals), Mike Badmington (bass), and Kevin Nelson (drums) poured five years of growth, struggle, and creative evolution into this record.

    “We are over the moon to get this album out. Love Finds a Way is easily the hardest we have worked on an album to date. 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!” adds the band.

    After a decade together, Woodhawk is proving they’re just getting started. "Love Finds a Way" is more than an album; it’s a statement of resilience, connection, and the enduring power of rock.

    Recommended for fans of The Sword, Red Fang, and Thin Lizzy, the album is a dynamic journey from start to finish, balancing soft and heavy, slow and fast, light and dark.

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

    Spotify - https://bit.ly/44veRdv

    In additional news, Woodhawk will be performing on 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: 
    Aug 3 - Drumheller, AB - Loud As Hell Open Air
    Aug 27 - Calgary, AB - Ship & Anchor
    Aug 28 - Lethbridge, AB - The Owl Acoustic Lounge
    Aug 29 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
    Aug 30 - Winnipeg, MB - Side Stage
    Sept 2 - Windsor - Phog Lounge
    Sept 3 - Hamilton, ON - Club Absinthe
    Sept 4 - Ottawa, ON - House of Targ
    Sept 5 - Montreal - Turbo Haus
    Sept 6 - Toronto, ON - The Monarch
    Sept 7 - Kingston, ON - The Mansion
    Sept 9 - Oshawa, ON - The Atria
    Sept 10 - Sault Ste. Marie, ON - Soo Blaster
    Sept 11 - Thunder Bay, ON - Black Pirates Pub
    Sept 12 - Brandon, MB - The 40
    Sept 13 - Saskatoon, SK - Black Cat Tavern
    Sept 25 - Kelowna, BC- Jackknife Brewery
    Sept 26 - Vancouver, BC - Green Auto
    Sept 27 - Victoria, BC - Lucky Bar
    Oct 10 - Red Deer, AB - The Vat
    Oct 11 - Edmonton, AB - The Aviary

    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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  • 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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  • WOODHAWK Reveals First Single “Strangers Ever After” From New Album “Love Finds A Way” Out June 2025

     

    Canadian stoner rock powerhouse Woodhawk returns with the announcement of their highly anticipated third studio album, “Love Finds A Way,” set for release on June 6, 2025, via Grand Hand Records. The Calgary trio of Turner Midzain (guitar/vocals), Mike Badmington (bass), and Kevin Nelson (drums) are also dropping the record's first single, “Strangers Ever After,” toda,y giving fans their first taste of new Woodhawk material since 2019's acclaimed “Violent Nature”. The band comments on the new single:

    “This was the first song we wrote for this album. And I think we reworked it more than any song. It started out with a completely different feel and timing than what we ended up with. It was way darker. But we kept coming back to it and really loved the result. Strangers Ever After is a kind of demise of a relationship. The farewell to someone that maybe…you were better off never knowing. This is dark and honest.”

    “Love Finds A Way” marks an evolution in the band's creative journey. Their earlier work was very much influenced by bands like The Sword and Black Sabbath, with lyrics about wizards and goblins, but they've worked hard on bringing more emotion to their writing. The nine-track album promises to deliver the dynamic range fans have come to expect from Woodhawk, featuring what Midzain describes as ‘some really riff-rocking songs, but also a lot of hardship and honesty'.

    “Strangers Ever After” showcases the band's signature blend of classic hard rock sensibilities and modern stoner metal influences, delivering the infectious grooves and memorable hooks that have earned Woodhawk a devoted following since their formation in 2014. They are recommended for fans of The Sword, Red Fang, and Thin Lizzy.

    Listen to “Strangers Ever After”:

    Spotify - https://spoti.fi/4jmbEkW

    Album pre-order: https://woodhawk.bandcamp.com

    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.woodhawk.ca
    https://www.instagram.com/woodhawkriffs
    https://www.facebook.com/woodhawkriffs

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  • SANDVEISS Unleashes Fiery New Heavy, Melodic Stoner Prog Rock Album “Standing In The Fire”

     

    Heavy rock titans Sandveiss, from Quebec City, Canada, are proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated new album “Standing in the Fire”, which comes out on October 11th, 2024. This new release returns with their most ambitious and diverse album to date, it features eight powerful tracks that showcase the band's evolution and musical prowess. The band comments on the album:

    “Five years after the release of our sophomore album “Saboteur”, we are stoked to finally present our new offering, “Standing in the Fire”. Musically, it showcases diversity but also, we hope, homogeneity and coherence. We draw from a wide range of influences, from metal to stoner rock, from prog to punk rock. While some are more apparent than others, they all play a key role in shaping our sound.”

    The production of “Standing in the Fire” has a modern feel while still incorporating vintage sounds and instruments, and the mix by Karl Daniel Lidén (Greenleaf, Dozer, The Ocean Collective) adds depth, texture, and power to the album. Lyrically, the songs were mostly written in response to, or sometimes as a grim reflection on, human and social issues, including politics and environmental problems.

    The band cites that they've pushed their boundaries on all sides. The heavy is heavier, the prog is proggier, and the catchy is catchier. They've allowed themselves to explore new territories while staying true to their core sound. They are recommended for fans of The Sword, Dozer, and Baroness.

    Due out on October 11th, 2024 from Folivora Records, the album “Stand in the Fire” is available for pre-order (Digital and Vinyl) at https://sandveiss.bandcamp.com/album/standing-in-the-fire

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

    Track Listing:
    1. I'll Be Rising - 5:03
    2. Standing In The Fire - 3:51
    3. Wait And See - 3:26
    4. No Love Here - 7:26
    5. Fade (Into The Night) - 3:48
    6. Gone Away - 4:53
    7. These Cold Hands - 4:57
    8. Bleed Me Dry - 5:42

    More info: https://folivora.ca/ | https://www.facebook.com/Sandveiss | https://www.instagram.com/sandveissband

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  • SANDVEISS Introduces New Album "Standing in the Fire" With Two Powerful Singles “I'll Be Rising” And “No Love Here”

     

    Sandveiss is a heavy rock band from Quebec City that came to life in 2011. Their music is heavy yet also melodic. On a songwriting level, they like to go to “different places” on the same album, and each time pushing things a little further towards new directions while staying true to what they really are. This is exemplified on the first two singles off their upcoming album “Standing in the Fire”, which comes out on October 11, 2024, from Folivora Records. The singles “I'll Be Rising” and “No Love Here” paint a juxtaposed image of the band, Vocalist/guitarist Luc Bourgeois comments on the latter:

    “I guess that the song "No Love Here" isn’t a typical single due to its longer and unconventional structure, but we wanted to release singles that represent different moods of the album. This track clearly demonstrates the band’s prog-rock influences, both in its musical arrangements and in its sounds and textures. Regarding the lyrics, I rarely write about light subjects, and this one is no exception: I wrote it as a reaction to the alarming and horrific rise in domestic violence and femicide, especially during the pandemic. Not one more.”

    “No Love Here” is the most prog-rock song on the record. The longest one, the more "developed" and unpredictable in terms of structure and sound. “I'll Be Rising” uses a blend of heavy riffing, melodic parts, and somewhat unusual time signatures for the band. It gives the song a proggier feel but still has a lot of their more "usual elements". A good balance between what they've always been and what's new. Lyrically, it's a song about resilience, justice, and empowerment from the perspective of a survivor of rape and abuse. Anxiety, shame, depression, and the fear of not being believed.

    Sandveiss likes to guide the listener through different kinds of emotions on the same album while of course trying to maintain a certain level of coherence and continuity. A bit like different chapters of the same book. Even the singles were chosen to demonstrate different sides of the album and different moods. It is recommended for fans of Black Sabbath, Mastodon, and The Sword.

    Listen to the singles at the following links:

    ​Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3XnzDIq

    Album pre-order - https://sandveiss.bandcamp.com/album/standing-in-the-fire

    Track Listing:
    1. I'll Be Rising - 5:03
    2. Standing In The Fire - 3:51
    3. Wait And See - 3:26
    4. No Love Here - 7:26
    5. Fade (Into The Night) - 3:48
    6. Gone Away - 4:53
    7. These Cold Hands - 4:57
    8. Bleed Me Dry - 5:42

    More info: https://folivora.ca | https://www.facebook.com/Sandveiss | https://www.instagram.com/sandveissband

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