Montreal officially dubbed a metal music city
Montreal has been officially designated a “metal city” as City Councillor Craig Sauvé has pushed through a bi-partisan motion to make the official designation. Continue reading
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Heavy Montréal 2019: Slayer, Ghost, Evanescence lead metal festival
The lineup includes Anthrax, Godsmack, Steel Panther and Slash ft. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators among many others. Continue reading
Cannibal Corpse guitarist Pat O’Brien released from jail after alleged assault and burglary
Authorities found more than 80 firearms in the death metal guitarist’s burned-down rental home. Continue reading
Judas Priest announces North American tour, including 7 Canadian dates
Judas Priest will be hitting the road to promote their latest offering, Firepower (2018) — their critically acclaimed 18th studio album. Continue reading
Papa Roach on their longevity and new album ‘Who Do You Trust?’
Jacoby Shaddix and Tony Palermo spoke with Global News about how Papa Roach stays relevant. Continue reading
Slipknot releases first song in 4 years, ‘All Out Life’
‘The album is underway, and it’s going to be one of the darkest chapters in Slipknot’s history,” revealed frontman Corey Taylor. Continue reading
Rammstein set to release first new music in 10 years
Rammstein is in the studio to record a follow-up to 2009’s ‘Liebe Ist Für Alle Da.’ Continue reading
Metalheads celebrate a decade of gathering in Armstrong
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
The 10th anniversary of the Armstrong Metal Fest takes place this weekend at the IPE fairgrounds. About 600 heavy metal music fans will be traveling from all over North America to take part in the event which will showcase 37 local and international bands. Continue reading
Calgary rock band a family affair: ‘Music unites us’
By Jill Croteau Reporter
After walking away from music for over a decade, classically trained Calgary musician Phil Canji was inspired to return to his roots when he became a dad. Continue reading
Toronto play makes unique appeal to hearing impaired audiences
“Ultrasound”, a new play from deaf Canadian playwright Adam Pottle, uses unique storytelling methods to help convey the narrative to a deaf audience. Continue reading