GODS OF METAL

Montreal's CHÜZO Unleashes Aggro-Metal w/ "Brand New Cell" Off New EP "M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)" Out Nov 2024 ​ L to R: Alex S (Bass), Cristian S (Guitars/Vocals), Mischa M (Vocals), Carlos G (Drums) Photo Credit @stutteringuzii (Instagram) Emerging from the Canadian capital of metal, Montreal, QC, Canada, CHÜZO is hitting the scene and beyond with a new EP entitled "M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)" to mark the latest chapter and a true representation of what their sound was meant to be with the fresh new lineup who are hungry to showcase what this forthcoming record will spark. Featuring three tour de force tracks produced by Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope), the EP is a full audio assault upon all the senses from the heavy riffs to the soaring vocals of Brazilian transplant and new vocalist Mischa M. She is joined by local first generation Chilean Canadian and mastermind Cristian S. along with Carlos G from Venezuela and ...

Out Now! UK's Chrysalïd New Album "Breaking The Chains" + New Lyric Video For Title Track Album Guests Tim "Ripper" Owens, Zak Stevensm, Fabio Lione, Henning Basse and more! ​ Rockshots Records is excited to unleash "Breaking The Chains", the brand-new album from Northern England powerhouse Chrysalïd. For the album's release day, the band has unleashed a lyric video for the title track that features guest appearances by Zak Stevens (TSO, Savatage), Fabricio Rocha (Hell Bound), and Kayo John (Dark Avenger). This anthem is all about fighting for your dreams and standing tall through adversity. With epic vocals, crushing riffs, and a message of resilience, it's a must-listen for metalheads everywhere. Watch and listen to lyric video for "Break The Chains" at https://youtu.be/fEDoJVy5VKE ​ ​ Founded in 1999 by the talented Emmanuel Thorsen, Chrysalïd's music is a passionate blend inspired by NWOHBM, power metal, and thrash metal. If...

Out Now! Canada's HETEROMORPHIC ZOO Unleashes "New World" EP and "Ritual of Fidelity" Music Video Produced by Chris Wiseman (Shadow of Intent, Currents), Mixed and Mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy) ​ Left: Jon Power (Bass), Center front: Megan Ash (Violin), Center back: Ray Heberer (Guitar, live vocals), Right: Bryce Butler (Drums) Photo Credit - Ric Marques Emerging metal act Heteromorphic Zoo, from Victoria, BC, Canada, is set to captivate audiences with their debut EP "New World", produced by Chris Wiseman (Shadow of Intent, Currents) plus mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy). Coinciding with the EP launch, the band has unveiled the music video for their single "Ritual of Fidelity", which they comment on: "This song is about an ancient power awakening within a great tomb, filled with monsters. The leaders declare their loyalty (or fidelity) to the overlord. Musically, the actual "ritual of fidelity...

ARMSTRONG METALFEST Opens Up Band Submissions For 2025 Lineup! 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 . Western Canada's largest mountain mosh pit Armstrong MetalFest will be celebrating 15 years of bringing extreme metal music fans from across Canada and beyond to British Columbia's Okanagan Valley with their forthcoming 2025 lineup being held on July 11th-12th in Armstrong at the Hassen Arena. This 15th annual gathering of metalheads will once 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...

  I received a rock and metal compilation called Area Sismica volume 4 in CD format from Italy and promoted by Mirko DeFox, producer and promoter with his various activities.. I am a big fan of such initiatives, compilations in general. Although they seem to be a medium of the past and are losing their relevance. Due to lack of time I do not like to surf the vast, endless expanse of the world wide web. Now, about the musical content. How can I handle it? Mentioning some biographical notes on each of these thirteen bands would make this review a horrible reading material. Especially since they all lie within the boundaries (or lack thereof) of rock and metal. Each of these acts has a certain something to distinguish themselves from the others. Some of them strive to reach traditional hard rock, some even dive into the extremes of heavy metal, while a number of acts here simply follow the examples set long ago by the legends of the genre. There are also a couple of truly origina...