LOST NEBULA is a band from the Sonora Desert in Northwestern Mexico. The 5 piece band strives to make a difference in music through the expression of each of its members. Their lyrics focus on human experiences, conditions, and behaviors that link to the everyday life environment and their own minds. Their music can be described to range from hard alternative rock to heavy metal with progressive elements.

https://www.facebook.com/lostnebulamx/
https://twitter.com/LostNebulaMX
https://lostnebula.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/lostnebulamx/videos

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In/Vertigo is a Hard Rock band, hailing from Calgary, Canada. Formed in 2017, the quartet delivers relentless, memorable performances at the jet engine decibels of a Boeing 747. Consisting of Vocalist Reed Alton, Guitarist Shaddy Elsaghir, Bassist Duncan McCartney, and Drummer Keaton Byfield, the band has already made a mark for itself touring and constantly gigging around Western Canada. Performing high profile gigs with international acts (Diamond Head, Age Of Electric, Pop Evil) has proven the band as young pros, still hungry for bigger stages and even bigger crowds, Their self titled demo, recorded under Ronnie Champagne (Alice In Chains, Jane’s Addiction, Social Distortion) had a limited run of 500 and subsequently sold out. Currently completing their official EP, set to be released August 2018, the 6 song debut promises to be a rude awakening in the current Hard Rock drought. Armed with a sonic Molotov cocktail aimed at the music underworld, In/Vertigo is the quintessential Rock n’ Roll act.

https://www.facebook.com/getinvertigo/
https://soundcloud.com/user-935304002

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SYRYN is a Calgary based metal band combining the roots of Blues, the domination of Power Metal and the rapid shreds of Thrash. SYRYN will seduce and entice you with mysterious and menacing melodies, captivating vocals and swift drum attacks.

https://www.facebook.com/syrynofficial/
https://syryn.bandcamp.com/track/unbreakable

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Doors 8:00 | $10 | 18+ | https://www.facebook.com/events/2091585844449537/

“From the twisted minds of members of BLACKRAT, GATEKRASHOR, AND RIOT CITY comes a new storm of disease rushing over the earth. Bare witness and die by GLARE.”

“What happens when two best friends who grew up listening to Weird Al and Pantera decide to start a band combining crunching riffs and laugh-out-loud lyrics? Psychostick happens, happened, and continues to happen. Vocalist Rob Kersey and guitarist Josh Key teamed up with drummer Alex Dontre and Matty J “Moose” to create some of the most off-the-wall records to ever reach store shelves. Backed up by a fleet of viral-sensation online videos and an insane live show that few can forget, Psychostick has proven year after year that they refuse to be ignored. And the fans wouldn’t have it any other way.

Now residing in Chicago, IL with four hard-hitting comedic albums behind them – “We Couldn’t Think of a Title” (2006), their holiday album “The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride” (2007), “Sandwich” (2009), and “Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D” (2011) – the nearly 100 percent do-it-yourself band Psychostick returns with their latest offering: The crowd-funded album “Revenge of The Vengeance” out on November 4, 2014. (fan thank you video – http://youtu.be/iSeQHqMCfJI)

Featuring an eye-brow raising track list that includes previously released singles such as the manly beard anthem ‘Obey The Beard’ (http://youtu.be/q0kSuZFOwFE?t=4s) and over-night internet hit ‘Dogs Like Socks’, (http://youtu.be/swmuqGWgZCc) plus new tracks ‘Quack Kills’, ‘So. Heavy.’, ‘Blue Screen’, and a tribute to the 21st century’s most beloved action super hero ‘Bruce Campbell,” Psychostick aims to please their cult-like following while maintaining steady growth as new fans discover this one-of-a-kind project.”

http://psychostick.com/

TICKETS: https://www.showpass.com/calgary-metalfest-vi/

The people voted and the Big Nate Productions Promoter Choice Calgary Beer Core Award went to stab.twist.pull! Congrats fellas! It’s been a pleasure to work with you!

We will be presenting the Big Nate Productions Promoter Choice Award tonight at The 2018 Calgary Beer Core Awards to one of these bands that Nate has worked with in the studio; Concrete Funeral, DETHGOD, stab.twist.pull, Statue of Demur, and Vile Insignia! Please join us! It’s always a good time!

We have nominated five rad bands that Nate has worked with in the studio; Concrete Funeral, DETHGOD, stab.twist.pull, Statue of Demur, and Vile Insignia for the Promoter Choice Award at The 2018 Calgary Beer Core Awards! Vote here: http://www.beercorevotes.com/2018/

Another year of Wacken Metal Battle Canada is finished for us. Good luck to Hammerdrone as they move on to represent the West at the Canadian Final in Toronto on June 9th!

Congratulations to Calgary’s Hammerdrone on winning the Wacken Metal Battle Canada: Western Final! Now go crush the East in Toronto! Then, on to Wacken Open Air in Germany!

Thank you to the bands that participated in this competition. You were all worthy contenders! Huge thanks to the judges on taking on the difficult task of judging art! Thank you to the venues, media partners, and most of all the fans, we couldn’t do this without you! See you all next year! \m/ \m/

The battle for the chance to represent the West at the Canadian Final!

Featuring (in alphabetical order):

Apollyon (Kelowna)
https://www.facebook.com/apollyondeathmetal/

Hammerdrone (Calgary) [WINNER]
https://www.facebook.com/hammerdronemetal/

Protosequence (Edmonton)
https://www.facebook.com/protosequence/

Wasted Heretics (Saskatoon)
https://www.facebook.com/WastedHeretics/

Doors 8pm ~ Show 9:30pm ~ $10 cover ~ 18+

Running order determined prior to show start.

The winner will meet the Eastern champion in battle at the Wacken Metal Battle Canada Final on June 9th in Toronto for the chance to represent Canada in the international battle at Wacken Open Air in Germany!

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The winning band in Toronto will receive:
– A slot at the 2018 Wacken Open Air Festival. Full professional backline provided.
– Return flights to Germany, including VIP camping at the festival.
http://www.wacken.com/

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Wacken Metal Battle Canada: “We’re all very excited about the 2018 Metal Battle. After the pause from last year, we expect a good batch of quality submissions from across the country, both from existing bands that have been honing their craft, and from new bands that have emerged during the break. We’ve also made some tweaks to the round structure which will include a Western Final and Eastern Final leading up to the grand finale in Toronto. So it will be more of a hockey playoff style, which I think will work out better, with the Final being technically on neutral ground.

Often under-estimated, but always a force to be reckoned with. Canada has forged such heavyweights as Exciter, Annihilator, Skull Fist, Devin Townsend, Voivod, Anvil, Razor, Into Eternity and more. The Quebec region, renowned for their love of extreme metal, has spawned the likes of Kataklysm, Cryptopsy, Martyr, Gorguts and Quo Vadis. Not to mention an impressive new wave of modern metal including Alexisonfire, 3 Inches of Blood, Protest The Hero, Cancer Bats, Baptized In Blood and Despised Icon.

Canada continues to be a strong supporter in the global metal scene by offering such contributions as the Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles publication, filmmaker Sam Dunn’s series of Metal documentaries including the critically acclaimed Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey, and the Heavy MTL festival.

In 2013, Canada’s own Crimson Shadows were crowned the Metal Battle international winner. A feat not easily achieved, and one of which we take much pride. It launched the band to an international level and earned them a record contract with Napalm Records.

In 2015, Canada re-lived that success with Vesperia, once again taking the 1st place at Wacken. In 2016, Canada followed up with Profaner taking the 2nd place win.

The year 2018 will be Canada’s 5th participation in the Wacken Metal Battle and will include 12 major cities in total: Toronto, Hamilton, London, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria and BC Interior. Canadian Final to be held on June 9th at The Opera House in Toronto.

Only the strongest of contenders will be chosen to participate, to yield one true champion, and represent their nation with highest honor at the Wacken Open Air Festival. Let the battle begin!”

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Sponsors:
Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com/
FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca/ (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)
Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com/
Boonsdale Records – http://www.boonsdalerecords.com/
TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com/
Los Cabos Drumsticks – http://www.loscabosdrumsticks.com/
Dungeonworks – http://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com/
Concertworks – http://www.concertworks.ca/
Big Nate Productions – http://www.bignateproductions.com/
Rose Management – http://www.facebook.com/RoseManagement
Indie Week – http://canada.indieweek.com/
Ibanez – http://www.ibanez.com/
Band-Brand – http://www.band-brand.ca/
Axe Music – http://axemusic.com/
Sunrise Records – http://www.sunriserecords.com/

Media Sponsors:
Absolute Underground – http://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com/
Beatroute Magazine – http://www.beatroute.ca/
Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com/
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com/
Bucketlist Music Reviews – http://www.bucketlistmusicreviews.com/
Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio – http://www.cemrofficial.com/
CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com/
Hellbound – http://www.Hellbound.ca/
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com/
Metal-Rules – http://www.metal-rules.com/
Ondes Chocs – http://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs
Pure Grain Audio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com/
Pure Rock Radio – http://www.purerockradio.net/
Quebec-Metal – http://www.quebec-metal-archives.blogspot.ca/
Zombitrol – http://zombitrol.com/

Metalsucks Presents: Undulating Waves Across North America Tour 2018
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Gigan (Chicago, Illinois)
“The world’s state-of-the-art psychedelic extreme metal band.”
https://www.facebook.com/Giganmusic/
https://gigan.bandcamp.com/
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Sunless (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
https://www.facebook.com/sunlessband
https://sunlessband.bandcamp.com/
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With Local Support:

Train Bigger Monkeys
https://www.facebook.com/pg/TrainBiggerMonkeys

DETHGOD
https://www.facebook.com/DETHGOD

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Wednesday May 2nd at Dickens Pub
Doors 8pm | 18+ | $10
https://www.facebook.com/events/419062918523209/
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GIGAN is the brain-child of founding member; multi-instrumentalist and lyric/conceptual mastermind Eric Hersemann. GIGAN’s existence began more than a decade ago in 2005, after Hersemann’s stints in Tampa, FL’s Diabolic and Hate Eternal. Prior to that, Eric’s time was spent sharpening his blades in his hometown of Chicago, IL with the likes of Chicago legends Burnt Offering and Death-Thrash innovators Lord Blasphemer. After writing, recording and releasing GIGAN’s “Footsteps of GIGAN” demo and the first two GIGAN albums (Order of the False Eye on Napalm Records and Quasi-Hallucinogenic Sonic Landscapes on Willowtip Records) in Tampa, Eric relocated to his roots in Chicago and began the writing process for GIGAN’s critically acclaimed masterwork : “Multi-Dimensional Fractal Sorcery and Super-Science”.

“Multi-Dimensional Fractal Sorcery and Super-Science” was recorded with Eric’s longtime partner in crime; engineer Sanford Parker (who has recorded all three GIGAN albums) , and released in October 2013 on Willowtip Records, to almost universal praise and enthusiasm. In addition to worldwide coverage and publicity in the form of interviews and rave reviews, GIGAN has continued to be blessed with amazing touring opportunities both domestically and internationally. Having been a dedicated touring act for ten years GIGAN has been able to bring Hersemann’s twisted visions around the world; much to the delight of GIGAN’s ravenous and open minded fan base. GIGAN has been fortunate to share the stage and tour with Cattle Decapitation, Psyopus, Lightning Swords of Death, Grave, Immolation, Vital Remains, Misery Index, Belphegor, Blood Red Throne, Jungle Rot, Pyrrhon, Artificial Brain and many more. GIGAN’s first foray into the European concert markets saw them on tour with their peers Ulcerate (Relapse Records)and Wormed (Season Of Mist Records) in October 2014. The tour went well enough that GIGAN was immediately invited back to headline a tour of their own in Europe in October 2015! After returning from their second European tour, Hersemann began the most recent writing process and next musical evolution of GIGAN.

“Undulating Waves of Rainbiotic Iridescence”; GIGAN’s fourth full length album, was recorded at Big Bad Sound Studios in Los Angeles, CA in the Spring of 2017 with longtime friend, engineer and ally Sanford Parker. Colin Jordan once again, was in charge of the mastering process. All art and layout was completed by Dr.Winter. The official street date is September 15, 2017!!!

Often imitated but NEVER duplicated, GIGAN has and always will be dedicated to the craft of making the most imaginative, fearless and thought provoking extreme metal in the known Universe!!! THRASH IN SPACE!!!

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Formed in 2015, SUNLESS draws influence from pioneers of extreme and dissonant metal such as Gorguts, Ulcerate, and Meshuggah, reinterpreting the sounds through an abstract lens that is all their own. Comprised of bassist Mitch Schooler (Nerves, Modulus), drummer Ben Iburg (Not From Here, The Eye Unclouded), and guitarist/vocalist Lucas Scott (Australis, Pestifere), the band features a prominent rhythm section, a scattered assortment of time signatures, interwoven and complex arrangements, and bellowing death growls, akin to the output of Baring Teeth, Artificial Brain, and Gigan.

SUNLESS has performed across the central United States in support of their debut full-length album Urraca with like-minded bands such as Plebeian Grandstand, Suffering Hour, and Pyrrhon. Tracked by Adam Tucker at Signaturetone Recording (The Crinn, Ambassador Gun, Maeth) in their hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota and mixed/mastered by Colin Marston at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves in Queens, New York, Urraca delivers a relentlessly engaging onslaught of complex and dissonant death metal with nine tracks encompassing a dense forty-four minutes. The album is presented appropriately in a psychedelic and abstract visual manner with artwork by friend, lyricist, and former bandmate Andrew Notsch (Youwretch).

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TRAIN BIGGER MONKEYS is an expression of society force fed life long corruption. Metal has a way of taking control, and TBM revels in the direction it takes them.

Formed in the winter of 2007, Train Bigger Monkeys have set out to destroy. With a sound that is both melodic and punishing, TBM has succeeded in creating music that melts faces and blasts minds. With a wide array of influences across numerous metal genres you get a taste of death, thrash, progressive, hardcore and straight up metal all rolled into one. Train Bigger Monkeys always bring an energy, technicality and a true passion to the stage that will challenge anyone not to get involved.

They have had the honour to share the stage with metal legends such as Massacre, Archspire, Incantation and Benighted, and have performed at multiple Death/Chuck Shuldiner tribute shows as well as Vernstock, Farmageddon Open Air, and Calgary Metal Fest. With 3 full length albums under their belts, and a line up that makes it look easy, the band is undoubtedly on their way to success with a sound that is constantly evolving and refining into something truly unique that can only be Train Bigger Monkeys.

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Native American Brutal Death Metal originating from Morley, Alberta. Forming a blend of enormously punishing guitar riffs, rhythmic thundering of the drums, the pounding rumble of the bass, and the deep roaring vocals. Behold the bloodthirstiness of DETHGOD!

Formed in 2012, formally know as AFTERDEATH. In 2013, The band had changed its name to DETHGOD. Beginning at first as death metal with both melodic and brutal tone. Then developing more technical as the members grew as musicians. The music style has since progressed and evolved into a more darker sound to suit the band’s genre. They are currently a three-piece band as of 2017.

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http://www.metalsucks.net/

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Big Nate Productions
http://bignateproductions.com/