This is the metal music blog of the Heavy Metal Sasquatch. Thriving in the mosh pit environment, all the Yeti needs for sustenance is metal. I review underground metal, upload shitty pictures from shows I go to, and share wicked new metal bands I find along the way. Read this blog to discover new metal! \mXm/
The 2013 Niagara Metal Fest has come and gone, and hell what a festival!! The days were as long and full of metal as the beer glasses were full! Cheers to all 19 bands who performed during the festival, and to all those in the pit! Here are some photos taken throughout the festival! Make sure to check out all the bands if you missed the show, and see you all at next years metal fest! \m/
ENDAST
AMERICAN HELL
PALADIN
MYR
DESOLATION
UNSCATHED
CRUTCH
WRETCHED PAIN
RANDOM METALHEADS
- Cheers also to all the bands not in pictures, it was a long day full of metal & shinanigans, --> Laid to Rest, Door to Door Human Gore, Gigantusk, Babbar, Angels of Death, Continent, Abolished, Eaten by Sharks, Homicide Drive, Decpetion of Eden, & Wall of Bones!!
- Heavy Metal Sasquatch out!! \nn/
The Heavy Metal Sasquatch was in attendance at the Mod Club last night in Toronto to see the guys from Intervals, Northlane, Texas in July, and Structures! What a great fucking show; the energy of the place was unreal with non stop moshing and stage diving! All bands performed remarkably, with a special mention to Northlane for making the place explode!! Cheers to all the bands! I'll be seeing you all again! \m/
INTERVALS
NORTHLANE
TEXAS IN JULY
-Sorry No pics for Structures, The pit was to crazy and all pictures taken were blurry.
-Heavy Metal Sasquatch out! \m/
The Heavy Metal Sasquatch is here to remind you of the 2013 Niagara Metal Fest happening in just under 2 weeks time!! Project Pain, in partnership with Taps Brewery (4680 Queen Street. Niagara Falls, Ontario), is proud the bring you the 2013 NIAGARA METAL FEST!!! The
festival will take place on the outdoor stage, and will feature 20 wicked ass local metal bands, with the always ferociousEndast & American Hell as headliners.This is an All Ages/Licensed event so come on out, have a few drinks and support some amazing local metal!. Check out the official event page @ *NIAGARA METAL FEST 2013 CLICK HERE*
Gate opens at 12:00PM each day
TICKETS: 2-day pass : $15 (advanced tickets) / $20 at the gate) 1-day pass : $10 (available at gate only)
Day 1 - SAT MAY 18 9:00pm-10:00pm ENDAST (Jagermusic Canada) 8:05pm-8:40pm Desolation 7:10pm-7:45pm Wretchedpain 6:15pm-6:50pm Laid to Rest 5:20pm-5:55pm Door To Door Human Gore 4:25pm-5:00pm Besegra 3:30pm-4:05pm Gigantusk 2:35pm-3:10pm Unscathed 1:40pm-2:15pm Babbar 12:30pm-1:20pm Angels of Death Day 2 - SUN MAY 19 9:00pm-10:00pm AMERICAN HELL (One Day Saviour Recordings) 8:05pm-8:40pm Continent 7:10pm-7:45pm Abolished 6:15pm-6:50pm Insurrection 5:20pm-5:55pm MYR 4:25pm-5:00pm Crutch 3:30pm-4:05pm Homicide Drive 2:35pm-3:10pm Paladin 1:40pm-2:15pm Deception of Eden 12:40pm-1:20pm Wall of Bones
-Make sure to spread the word and come on out! It's going to be a wicked festival!! Support Local Music! -The Heavy Metal Sasquatch will see you there! Come have a few brews and share a mosh pit with the Yeti \mXm/
In the wake of the release of their latest EP last October, "In Time", the all instrumental progressive metal band Intervals has just released a new music video for the song "Epiphany". The Heavy Metal Sasquatch absolutely loved "In Time", and is very excited to see one of its songs transformed into a music video. While the music video is very simple, featuring shots of the band playing mixed with colourful images of neurons and other complex patterns, it is still extremely badass. The song Epiphany is a masterpiece, delivering beautiful melodies as well as hard hitting riffs. And the music video provides a suitable counterpart to the song not focusing to much on the video itself and letting the listener enjoy the music Intervals plays. Check out the music video for Epiphany below and make sure to check out Intervals on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/intervalsmusic! You can check out Intervals LIVE during the month of May on their Canadian Tour with Texas in July, Northlane, and Structures. More into available on their Facebook page!
- The music video for Epiphany is simple, but it does a very nice job of showcasing the song. The visuals throughout the video were enjoyable and suited the music very well. Overall a wicked music video
- My Verdict \m/\m/\m/\m/ out of \m/\m/\m/\m/\m/
4/5 - take time to check this out!
This is a re-post of my very first post, but it needs to be brought to your immediate attention! The month of May initiates the start of a month long Canadian tour for metal Structures, Texas in July, Northlane, & Intervals. The tour kicks off May 3rd in Halifax and ends May 25th in Vancouver. Having seen Intervals once already this year, I was already hooked; but the other three bands are the icing on the metal cake. All 4 of these bands are absolutely wicked, providing heart-stopping metal from the progressive metal, djent, and metalcore ends of the spectrum. All these bands are on the rise and I predict these sorts of small shows might be a rare occurrence soon, so make sure to get out and see these guys up close and personal! This show is going to be unbelievable and the Heavy Metal Sasquatch is itching to get in the pit!
Progressive Metal Monsters - Unscathed - have released their updated Demo, and the Heavy Metal Sasquatch is in a state of pure metal bliss. With a new band lineup, a number of songs in the works, and their demo near final completion, 2013 is gearing up to be a milestone year for Unscathed! Check them out on ReverbNation @ www.reverbnation.com/weareunscathed and on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/weareunscathed . Check them out below, and prepare to THRASH!!
-Check them out live @ the 2013 Niagara Metal Fest at the Taps Brewery, Niagara Falls - May 18 @ 2:30pm.
-Heavy Metal Sasquatch out! \m/
The Heavy Metal Sasquatch is very excited to announce the release of the official music video for I Am Colossus by the Swedish metal gods Meshuggah. From the moment the video starts you have a feel for what is to come; an animated, wicked and creepy glance into a twisted world of religion, modernity, and extreme horror. This video showcases tremendous imagery, seemingly showcasing the worst parts of humanity and then winding it all up into one sentient being in conclusion. So turn out the lights and check the video out below!
-I am Colossus is a wicked song from start to finish. It's not only heavy as all hell, it is also extremely artistic; leaving their images and riffs stuck in your head. Meshuggah never ceases to disappoint!
-My Verdict \m/\m/\m/\m/\m/ out of \m/\m/\m/\m/\m/
5/5 - Horrifically Brilliant!
The Heavy Metal Sasquatch has recently fallen down the Progressive Metal rabbit hole. In my decent I have come across Sirens, a band that combines djent and technical death metal with an electronic and ambient fusion. The finished product is a deadly combination of heart pounding intensity and trance inducing slow melodies, all with a clear electronic undertone. Sirens reminds me of Between the Buried and Me; providing both mosh pits and out-of-body experiences at the same time. The thing I love in particular about Sirens is their ability to deliver intense metal riffs combined with serious electronica bass in their music; with their EP "Spore" having many Dub step style bass progressions throughout. Sirens recently released their new single "Drone" from their new unreleased album of the same title. Give it a listen here, and check Sirens out for yourself.
-Overall I am extremely impressed with Sirens ability to transcend multiple musical genres while never straying to far from perfectly executed heavy metal. I feel like Sirens is doing something different in the metal world, providing a fresh metal experience. I highly recommend you give this band your support.
-My Verdict \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \n out of \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ (4.5/5) - Wicked: Check 'em out
-Heavy Metal Sasquatch out!
Going through some lineup changes and growing pains the band formerly known as Imperium has arrivedUnscathed! Gearing up towards their first studio demo release, Unscathed has released a teaser sampler of their soon to be released demo! Check it out below!!
Support Unscathed and like their facebook page @ www.facebook.com/weareunscathed
