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  • HOG MEETS FROG - New Single “The Urbanizer” Ft. Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats, Steven Wilson, Joe Satriani) + Canadian Tour & Loud As Hell Open Air Fest

     

    Austrian avant-funk-prog-metal trio Hog Meets Frog have dropped their most ferociously surreal single to date: “The Urbanizer” (You Know Where The Flowers Have Gone), featuring world-renowned drummer Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats, Steven Wilson, Joe Satriani). The track arrives ahead of the band’s first-ever Canadian tour (dates listed below), which includes a performance at the Loud As Hell Open Air Festival in Drumheller, Alberta, on August 3rd.

    Lyrically dystopian and musically unhinged, “The Urbanizer (You Know Where The Flowers Have Gone)" is a darkly groovy critique of ecological collapse and unchecked urban sprawl—told from the perspective of the “urbanizer” himself, a concrete deity paving over the planet.

    The track’s artwork, created by Attila Zolt Tornyi (LaMañana), features a golden skull in a desolate concrete wasteland—symbolizing the “concrete gold” of speculative real estate and the sunless future it casts.

    Bassist and band storyteller Peter ’PETZ’ Schwabl comments on the single:

    "We have featured on the tune 'The Urbanizer' drummer Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats, Steven Wilson, Joe Satriani), which is a great honour for us. A mutual friend brought us together – thanks, Alan!! The song's main riff was written many years ago, and a few years later, the first four verses and thus the character of the urbanizer emerged. Over the years, however, it has become clear that society isn't getting to grips with the issue; rather, the effects of human actions, which have been driving global warming for decades, are increasing in a lot of areas. Why? Well, some deny ecological changes out of fear, some out of greed, and still others just to show that they're 'against the system’ – whatever that means. Precisely because of the subject matter, the song is one of those that even we couldn't make into a particularly funny song... but, hey! Let's just say that HOG MEETS FROG also has a dark side."

    Listen to “The Urbanizer” (You Know Where The Flowers Have Gone) ft. Marco Minnemann is now on all major streaming platforms.

    Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/2JBo93Ad2S7uD46tInWG8F

    Performing in Canada for the first time, Hog Meets Frog is excited to be showcasing in Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal, as well as performing at one of Canada’s loudest and most extreme metal gatherings, Loud As Hell Open Air Festival, which also includes Revocation, First Fragment, Insurrection, and Gorgatron.

    “Don’t expect anything. Just experience it. You’ll see three guys throwing sounds around, sometimes wearing masks, telling stories. The rest forms in the head of the beholder,” adds Petz.

    Hog Meets Frog - The Urbanizer Greening Tour 2025
    July 26 - Schwarzach, Austria - Tauerngold Festival
    July 30 - Ottawa, ON - Avant-Garde Bar
    Aug 1 - Toronto, ON - The Rockpile
    Aug 3 - Drumheller, AB - Loud As Hell Open Air Festival w/ REVOCATION, FIRST FRAGMENT, FILTH, INSURRECTION, GORGATRON, OPAL IN SKY, and more!
    Aug 6 - Montreal, QC - Piranha Bar
    Sept 6 - Schwaz, Austria - Woodlight Festival

    About:
    Formed after a “musical abstinence” by a copywriting drummer and a lyricist bassist “pregnant with a riff,” Hog Meets Frog was born from a story about a hog and a frog having… fun. Their sound? In their own words: “Freaky-fuckin’-SQUEAQUACK-music.”

    The band’s writing process is as unpredictable as their music—riffs born on subways, lyrics conceived in showers, and stories inspired by overheard conversations, political absurdities, and the slow-motion collapse of the natural world.

    For more info: Hogmeetsfrog.com | Facebook.com/hogmeetsfrog | Twitter.com/hogmeetsfrog | Instagram.com/hogmeetsfrog | Tiktok.com/@hogmeetsfrog

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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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  • THUNDEROR Debut Their Self-Titled Rock Opera Musical At TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL (July 3-12)

     

    From 2x JUNO-nominated musician/writer JJ Tartaglia comes ‘THUNDEROR’, an epic rock opera musical (in the vein of Bat Out Of Hell, Rock Of Ages) but with a fresh soundtrack of original anthems. Featuring the actual live band and a star-studded cast, THUNDEROR tells a tale of adventure and romance in the face of mortality, hearkening back to the glory days of arena rock, wild and restless, as a young group of would-be rockers head out on an impromptu adventure in a time of danger and hope.



    Presented as part of the 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival, the 75-minute show will see a run of 5 dates at VideoCabaret’s Deanne Taylor Theatre in Toronto, performed in the unconventional format of ‘In The Round’ for an intimate and exclusive experience.

    “I guess I’m giving my heavy metal dreams a makeover,” says JJ Tartaglia. “It’s been a crazy undertaking, but I’m absolutely stoked about the show we’ve created. I’m truly blessed to have such an amazing cast and team. Expect an unconventional take on musical theatre! In my mind, it combines the best of both worlds, and I hope that it’ll be enjoyed by all.”



    The musical score will debut unreleased material from Thunderor’s upcoming concept album ‘Bleed For It’ to be released this fall. Besides the live band of JJ Tartaglia (vocals/drums), Jonny Nesta (guitar) and Anthony Pannozzo (keys), the production is directed by Liam Eric Dawson (director shadow Come From Away), assistant directed by metal concert photographer Rae Chatten, choreographed by Kristen Pepper (Kinky Boots, Cabaret), and features a veteran cast comprising of Georgia Grant (A Streetcar Named Desire), Jamie Elliott (Shrek The Musical), Tristan Hernandez (Rock Of Ages, Peter Pan), and Stephen Flett (Miracle On 34th Street, Hamlet).


    Boonsdale Records presents: THUNDEROR

    5 shows as part of the 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival
    Thu 3rd July – 9:45 pm
    Sat 5th July – 7:45 pm
    Mon 7th July – 4:00 pm
    Fri 11th July – 4:00 pm
    Sat 12th July – 5:45 pm

    Writer, Musical Director: JJ Tartaglia
    Director: Liam Eric Dawson
    Assistant Director: Rae Chatten
    Choreographer: Kristen Pepper

    Starring
    JJ Tartaglia (as Bowen)
    Georgia Grant (as Kenzie)
    Jamie Elliott (as Sheenah)
    Tristan Hernandez (as Silverman)
    Stephen Flett (as Brother Nuckett)

    Band
    JJ Tartaglia (Drums/Vocals)
    Jonny Nesta (Guitar)
    Anthony Pannozzo (Keys)

    Venue
    VideoCabaret – Deanne Taylor Theatre
    10 Busy St, Toronto, ON

    More information and tickets are available as of June 4, 2025,
     at https://www.fringetoronto.com

    Appreciated by fans of Judas Priest, Van Halen, and Saxon, Thunderor's releases are available via Boonsdale Records.

    CD – https://thunderor.bigcartel.com

    Spotify

    For more info:
    Facebook.com/ThunderorOfficial
    Instagram.com/thunderor_official

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  • DEREV Release Debut Album "Troubled Mind" + Cross-Canada Tour Dates (QC/ON/MB/SK/BC)

     

    Toronto, Canada's Derev is proud to release their first full length, "Troubled Mind", now available as of March 26th on digital platforms (links below).

    The follow-up to their 2021 debut EP "Leap of Faith," “Troubled Mind” takes a deep dive into the intricacies of the human psyche, addressing a spectrum of mental health issues with each track, ranging from temporary mental instability to more severe conditions such as schizophrenia, cognitive immobility (a fixation on the past), and depression stemming from loss.

    Offering a diverse range of sounds from mellow, calm tracks to adrenaline-pumping heavy headbangers while maintaining their distinctive progressive rock sound, enriched with Middle Eastern influences. Incorporating more prominent keyboard parts, experimenting with various time signatures, and introducing new instruments such as the Cajon, Darbuka, and electronic elements. This evolution showcases the band's innovative spirit and commitment to pushing musical boundaries.

    The band adds:

    “This album is very personal and introspective. It’s full of memorable songs and parts to listen to and digest, both from a musical and lyrical perspective. Every song tackles a different state of mind and takes the listener into their thoughts of a mental state that they can relate to. As this one marks our second official release, we think the fans will be excited about hearing what Derev still has to offer. They’re in for a crazy ride full of energetic ups and heartbreaking downs.”

    Derev was conceived after founding member and drummer Michel Karakach, after fleeing the war in the Middle East and finding refuge in Toronto, Canada, reunited with his best friend, guitarist Armando Bablanian, to turn what was once a mere childhood dream into a powerful reality.

    Derev's dynamic lineup now includes bassist Stan Komarovsky, providing the backbone of Derev's sound, and keyboardist Ran Zehavi from the progressive rock band Scalar, adding depth and complexity. Leading the live charge is frontman and vocalist Mike Symons, who has replaced previous singer Adel Saflou, whose recorded vocals are featured on "Troubled Mind".

    Recommended for fans of Opeth, Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Soen, and Riverside, "Troubled Mind" is available at https://www.derevmusic.com/store (on Vinyl, CD, Tour Pass) and all digital platforms (SpotifyBandcamp).

    In additional news, Derev is touring in Ontario to support "Troubled Mind" and will continue their road shows across Western Canada for May (listed below).

    DEREV - Troubled Mind ON/ QC Tour
    March 28 - Waterloo, ON - Midnight Run Café w/ Local Goblin
    March 29 - Guelph, ON - The Red Papaya w/ Jupiter Hollow, Crown For A King, and Exolithic
    April 5 - Montreal, QC - Piranha Bar w/ World On Alert & Vinyl Hero
    April 11 - Hamilton, QC - Club Absinthe w/ 8 Banger, Hollow Core, Bad Communication
    April 12 - Brantford, ON - Brandi’s Kitchen & Bar w/ Jupiter Hollow & Guests

    DEREV - Troubled Mind - Western Canada Tour
    May 2 - Sudbury, ON - The Townhouse w/ Jeidei, Codos
    May 3 - Marathon, ON - Biloxys Wings and Things
    May 4 - TBA (North Western Ontario)
    May 6 - TBA (Manitoba)
    May 8 - Regina, SK - Revival Music Room w/ Fame Fatale, 66 Aces
    May 9 - Saskatoon, SK - Amigos Cantina w/ Out Of Frequency, 66 Aces
    May 10 - Edmonton, SK - Rendezvous Pub w/ Darkened Skies, Silent Script, Misplaced Intentions
    May 12 - Grand Forks, BC - 4th St. Studio w/ guests
    May 13 - Kamloops, BC - The Blue Grotto w/ Augur, Gregarious
    May 14 - Vancouver, BC - The Roxy Cabaret w/ guests
    May 16 - Vernon, BC - Longhorn Pub w/ None The Wiser, Scared Soul Empire
    May 17 - Cranbrook, BC - The York Public House w/ Phaeton
    May 18 - Calgary, AB - Verns w/ Humans As Totems, The Future Relics, Rocky Mountain Maniacs, 13 Strikes
    May 20 - Winnipeg, MB - Sidestage w/ Valley Narrow, Sunbreather
    May 22 - Thunder Bay, ON - Black Pirates Pub w/ Cycle Of Disobedience, Along The Lines, The Fixer
    May 23 - Sault Ste. Marie, ON - Soo Blaster w/ guests
    May 24 - Timmins, ON - Victory Tavern w/ guests

    Track Listing:
    1. Buried Voice (7:23)
    2. Cyclone (5:39)
    3. Crawl Space (1:16)
    4. Room 9 (6:15)
    5. Paracusia (4:35)
    6. Tides of Time (5:59)
    7. Darker Self (5:44)
    8. Trace Within (5:01)

    Album Band Line Up:
    Adel Saflou - Vocals
    Armando Bablanian - Guitar
    Michel Karakach - Drums
    Stan Komarovsky - Bass
    Ran Zehavi - Keys

    Live Band Line Up:
    Mike Symons - Vocals
    Armando Bablanian - Guitar
    Michel Karakach - Drums
    Stan Komarovsky - Bass
    Ran Zehavi - Keys

    More info: Derevmusic.com | Facebook.com/derevmusic | Instagram.com/derevmusic | X.com/derevmusic

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  • Canadian Power Thrash PHEAR's New Lyric Video Reigns In A "New World Error" Off New Album "Save Our Souls" (Produced by Jon Howard (Threat Signal)) Out Now!

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    Montreal, QC - March 14, 2025

    Canadian Power Thrash PHEAR's New Lyric Video Reigns In A "New World Error"

    New Album "Save Our Souls" (Produced by Jon Howard (Threat Signal)) Out Now!

    Live Lineup - PHEAR - Alex Zubair - Guitar, Pat Rogers - Guitar, Chris Boshis - Bass Guitar / Backing Vocals, Andrew Suarez - Drums, Patrick Mulock - Vocals

    Canadian power thrashers PHEAR have a new lyric video to reign in the "New World Error". The track is off their second full-length album "Save Our Souls", which was unleashed this past February from Golden Robot Records.

    "New World Error" is a musical and lyrical statement on all the terrible atrocities going on in the world today.

    "Humans are sometimes the plague of humanity." adds the band.

    Watch and listen to "New World Error" via its premiere on MetalAddcist HERE.

    Produced, mixed, and mastered by Jon Howard (Threat Signal), Phear's sophomore album "Save Our Souls" can be best described as their heaviest offering to date and follows the award-winning album “Instanitarium” (2019), and the critically acclaimed EP “The Curse Lives On” (2020).

    Extremely passionate, and driven, along with their arena-caliber sound, PHEAR is always thinking of new ways to entertain its fans, and "Save Our Souls" is no exception. Mostly written during the dark times of COVID-19, the record has taken four years to complete. Led by Patrick Mulock and producer Jon Howard in the studio, each musician was pushed hard to get the best out of each of them and they delivered.

    "We had a lot of time to craft these songs. We didn’t have any time restraints. We would go into the studio and do three songs at a time. We were very excited to work with Jon Howard (Threat Signal) again. Jon is the sixth member of Phear. The studio experience was great as we fed off each other's ideas. We pushed each other to get the best performances we could. There are NO FILLERS here. Seven String guitars have played a big part in this. Our sound has grown. The bass guitar on this album is HUGE! The drumming from Mike Harshaw was also very aggressive. If you were to ask me now… This is the heaviest Phear has ever been… for now lol!" adds Mulock.

    A listening experience of thrash, prog, and classic metal elements, PHEAR offers a strong balance from infectious choruses to melodic and growling vocals for true heavy metal nostalgia. Their two previous singles, the album's title track and "Snake" are sure to make fans throw up their hail horns and headbang with a sore neck. Plus the band offers up their cover version of Nevermore's "Narcosynthesis".

    PHEAR features Patrick Mulock (Lead Vocals) (Eidolon, Rampage), Pat Rogers (Lead & Rhythm Guitars) (Profaner- 2016 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions), Alex Zubair (Lead & Rhythm Guitars) (Burn to Black, Nadar Sadek, Iomair, Nephelium), Andrew Suarez (Drums) (Fatality, The Slyde - 2023 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions) and Chris Boshis (Bass) (Conflicted).

    Throughout their existence, PHEAR has had the honour of opening for German metal legend UDO DIRSCHNEIFER, THE DEAD DAISIES, and STRYPER, along with performing on a pre-show for icons and heroes IRON MAIDEN in 2019 in Toronto at Budweiser Stage.

    Recommended for fans of Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Judas Priest, Dream Theater (prog elements), and Metallica, PHEAR's latest album "Save Our Souls", released on February 13th, 2025, is available from Golden Robot Records at the following link (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon) - https://orcd.co/save-our-souls​​

    Track Listing
    1. Aftershock (5:11)
    2. Save Our Souls (6:39)
    3. Snake (5:26)
    4. Narcosynthesis* (5:29) (*Nevermore Cover)
    5. New World Error (5:11)
    6. Lease on Life (7:02)
    7. Bleed (7:57)
    8. On Thin Ice (8:20)
    9. Delusions (Live) 6:45)
    Album Length: 58:03

    Album Credits:
    All songs performed by: Phear
    All songs written by: Phear
    *excluding “Narcosynthesis” Written by Nevermore
    Produced by: Jon Howard and Phear
    Mixed by: Jon Howard and Phear
    Mastered by: Jon Howard (Woodward Avenue Studios)
    Album Artwork for “Save Our Souls”: Drake Mefestta

    Recording Band Line Up:
    Patrick Mulock - Lead Vocals
    Chris Boshis - Bass Guitars, Backing Vocals
    Alex Zubair - Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
    Pat Rogers - Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
    Mike Harshaw - Drums

    Live Band Line Up
    Patrick Mulock - Lead Vocals
    Chris Boshis - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
    Alex Zubair - Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
    Pat Rogers - Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
    Andrew Suarez - Drums

    More info:
    https://phearofficial.com
    https://www.facebook.com/phearband
    https://www.instagram.com/spreadthephear

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