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The 2020 edition of British Columbia's Armstrong MetalFest has been officially cancelled due to the recommendation by the provincial government for social distancing during the Covid 19 pandemic. Falling under the category of an event hosting a public gathering larger than 50 people, the festival has taken the initiative to not present this year's 2020 line up. The health and safety of … Continue reading NEWS: 2020 ARMSTRONG METALFEST – Officially Cancelled Due To Covid
During their studio sessions for their latest album “Headbanging Forever”, Italian groove thrash metallers EXTREMA recorded a cover version of Judas Priest's “The Ripper”.Today, the band is sharing its video for that cover with its premiere via MetalInsider.net HERE. Adding to the cover track's release, with their home country of Italy hit hard by the Covid 19 pandemic, EXTREMA will be donating all profits from downloads and streams … Continue reading NEWS: EXTREMA – Cover Judas Priest’s ‘The Ripper’ via MetalInsider; Download Proceeds To Covid-19 Relief
Originally formed in 2008 by bassist and vocalist Valax, BLACK PESTILENCE has grown with the addition of members Daniel Toews (Guitar) and Davey Hellfire (Drums). On reading their description of themselves as black metal ‘n’ roll, my interest was piqued and I had to give them a listen. I thoroughly enjoyed their upcoming release Hail … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Black Pestilence – Hail The Flesh
Progressive-death metal band ISLE OF THE CROSS have unleashed their new video 'Stars' in support of their debut album "Excelsis" released this past February via Rockshots Records. The track is a tale of the enrapturing love of two, who befall an early death, yet vow their unending devotion to reunite beyond this life and for eternity. Infusing a blend from the avant-garde realms of extreme, … Continue reading NEWS: ISLE OF THE CROSS – New Music Video ‘Stars’
Primal, thrashy cave metal CHAKA, aside-project from Darkside NYC bassist Mark Sokoll, is sharing with fans the new music video for 'Flak' in support of the EP “Neanderthal Tales”, a primal barrage of prehistoric metal power released this past December. The video for 'Flak', is the band clad in surplus gear with patriotic face paint. Sokoll adds:“An uptempo song about Kamikaze attacks during WW2. I … Continue reading NEWS: CHAKA – Shares New Video ‘Flak’ Off ‘Neanderthal Tales’ EP
Melodic death metallers [EVERTRAPPED] will be unleashing their fourth studio album “The Last Extinction” on May 22, 2020. The Montreal based five-piece intentionally wrote their band name with enclosed brackets to signify the trappings of modern life for all of us and how people, despite their best attempts to break out of the mold are still affixed to a simple controlled existence and … Continue reading NEWS: [EVERTRAPPED] – Premiere Video ‘Truth Behind Disorder’ via TheCirclePit
Releasing their debut album “Cowards” earlier this April, Grand Forks, BC's 90's grunge stoner rock trio BADGUYSWIN are sharing their next music video 'Honey Bucket' that features an acting cameo by ExPain guitarist Pat Peeve. The video is being premiered via New Noise Mag HERE.Vocalist/guitarist Shane Sherman explains the track:"When we first started writing 'Honey Bucket' we didn't know how impactful of a song it would become. I brought … Continue reading NEWS: BADGUYSWIN – Premiere Music Video ‘Honey Bucket’ via New Noise Mag
Cinematic rock metallers Alizarin announce they will be releasing their sophomore album "The Last Semblance" this coming July and are excited to share the full length's artwork plus track listing along with the premiere of lead single 'Elegy Simulacra'. The nearly 8-minute epic prog track is described by the band as "one of the fastest tunes on the album. It's energetic, … Continue reading NEWS: ALIZARIN -Premiere Single ‘Elegy Simulacra’ Off Upcoming Album via MetalInsider
Australia's Victoria K has unleashed her debut album "Essentia", out now as of April 24, 2020 via Rockshots Records. The full length was produced by Lee Bradshaw and features special guest Michalina Malisz (Eluveitie). In celebration of the album's release, Victoria K is sharing her new music video 'Matrix' featuring Sheri Vengeance (Black Like Vengeance, ex. Ne Obliviscaris). Victoria K adds about the track:“The Matrix is about what the world … Continue reading NEWS: VICTORIA K – Release New Video ‘Matrix’
Symphonic Metal is a personal favourite sub-genre of mine. I love the idea that two opposing music genres can come together to create something so beautiful and majestic. The latest one to hit my radar are Melbourne based VICTORIA K. They are due to release their debut album Essentia and judging from the strong sounds, … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Victoria K – Essentia