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                <title><![CDATA[Tribulance is the Battle Of The Bands Winners for July 2018 - @battle-of-the-bands]]></title>
                <link>https://metaldevastationradio.com/battle-of-the-bands/blog/2087/tribulance-is-the-battle-of-the-bands-winners-for-july-2018</link>
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 Reborn in 2012 from the ashes of 1998, original founding TRIBULANCE members, Michael Vidal, Sal Flores, and Gino Silva recruited drummer Brandon Lee, picked up the pieces where they left off a few short years ago, and have hit the ground running!<br>
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 With the release of the highly anticipated "The Aftermath of Lies" cd, TRIBULANCE is gearing up for big things in 2017.<br>
 Taking the "Go Big or Go Home" approach, TRIBULANCE will stop at nothing to prove they have what it takes to be taken seriously in the Metal/Hard Rock/Rock world.<br>
 TRIBULANCE believes in giving their fans "A Show!" They deliver straight, in your face, no nonsense metal, and will hit you with an energetic live performance and stage show that will leave you wanting more.<br>
 Tribulance has opened for:<br> King Diamond<br> Drain STH<br> Flotsom and Jetsom<br> Tony McAlpine<br> Act of Defiance<br> Allegaeon<br> Gypsyhawk<br> Scattered Hamlet<br> Silver Snakes<br> Never Say Never<br> The Raskal<br>
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                <title><![CDATA[Swirl is the winners of Metal Devastation Radios Battle Of The Bands for June 2018 - @battle-of-the-bands]]></title>
                <link>https://metaldevastationradio.com/battle-of-the-bands/blog/1959/swirl-is-the-winners-of-metal-devastation-radios-battle-of-the-bands-for-june-2018</link>
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 California rockers Swirl have kicked off the new year with a new song called “The Lift” which has reached #1 on Indie rock radio in the US and #4 on Banks Radio Australia in just the first two weeks of 2018. “The Lift” comes to you fresh on the heels of a very successful 2017 campaign for the band`s 7 song EP titled ‘SWIRL’, of which the band has 3 songs featured in the award winning movie ‘Ditch Day’. This film stars Emmy Award winning actor Bill Oberst Jr. This film took home the “Best Feature Film” Award at the Burbank International Film Festival.( http://thefilmditch.com/music-artists/). The songs are “Rise Up”, We Are Alive” and “Spell”.<br>
 Since the release of their ‘SWIRL’ EP, Swirl the band has been the support act on several North American tours for many established rock artists including RATT, Extreme, Cinderella, Slaughter, LA Guns, Souls of We, Red Dragon Cartel, Skid Row and more or they have headlined shows in Southern California.<br>
 According to Swirl, the “Message” behind the music has to do with standing up for what you believe in – not giving up and going for what you want in the face of those who put road blocks in front of you, it’s staying the course, staying focused and not giving an inch in any other direction, but the road you have carved out for yourself. Sometimes you will fall down, sometimes you will lose your way, but in the end the only way to win is you have to get back on your feet, dust yourself off and carry on so are you ready to “Rise Up”? Indeed, this group has quite a determination and a sound that captures that emotion. With every song, there is a personal experience that backs it up. You can feel those stories right through to your very core.<br>
 With the release of “The Lift” press is now coming in from all over the globe. In addition to North America, there is a significant rise in global presence for Swirl in the form of reviews, interviews, airplay and “Band of the Day/ Week/ Month” honors. Japan, Greece, Germany, The Netherlands, Canada, France, The UK, Bangalore, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Scotland and more are all favorably picking up on the Swirl sound. Click here ( http://www.reverbnation.com/socalswirl/press/) or the “Global Press” button on the homepage of the Swirl official website to see what the buzz is all about!<br>
 Guitarist “DT” explains “After a successful first ever crowd funding campaign through the Swirl Go Fund Me page ( https://www.gofundme.com/launch-new-music-by-swirl-the-band) the band entered the Granted Records studios to track the first new song since the ‘SWIRL’ EP. The result of those sessions is the new song titled, “The Lift”. The story behind “The Lift” is as incredible as the story behind its creation. Both will be told in the coming months as “The Lift” is promoted”.<br>
 Quotes from “The Lift” reviews…<br>
 “The Lift is an almighty, melodic rock and roll song from a band who play and perform to a brilliantly high level” – Stereo Stickman<br>
 “…somewhat reminiscent of a heavier U2 albeit with a pop-punk edge”- AEA Zine<br>
 “The Lift”- “the track positively teems with life”- SKOPE Magazine<br>
 Quotes from ‘SWIRL’ EP reviews…<br>
 ” they sound like an amalgamation of Slipknot and AC DC,”- The Huffington Post<br>
 “…an interesting and diverse band to check out, as they combine the best of the past 20 years of American Rock/Hardrock”- Strutter ezine<br>
 “Sometimes a gem just falls into your lap and that’s exactly what’s going on here-“- Decibel Geek<br>
 “After listening to ‘SWIRL’ in its entirety it has lifted me up mood wise!”- Metal Temple<br>
 “Their work brilliantly amalgamates the best of the past couple of heavy rock decades, but carries their own distinctive signature…Swirl`s music is highly energetic and, frankly, rather contagious”- Angelina Kehayova (UK)<br>
 “Time to Fly is as good as I have heard on radio or TV… Absolutely one of the best bands”<br>
 “Highlights include the hooking you immediately opener, ‘Fourth Of July’ that even quotes Johnny Cash…”- Metalliville (UK)<br>
 “SWIRL has an exciting new sound with great songs”- Carlos Cavazo (RATT/ Quiet Riot)<br>
 “…ample ammo for a wildly enjoyable party of pop metal fare.”<br>
 “Not really a throwback but a sound on the verge bringing back and sprucing up that Classic sound we all grew up with”- Joe Tyree (Dissonant Times- PA, USA)<br>
 “Strong vocals, scorching guitar leads and a high-energy stage presence were only some of the many positive traits of Swirl’s greatly enjoyable performance…”- METAL ASSAULT (Live Show Review)<br>
 “I’m expecting big things from this band”- Susan Myers (Sony Music TN)<br>
 “Big Hit Potential”- Bobby Blotzer (RATT)<br>
 “Swirl is the new age of rock”- Grace (A&amp;R Select)<br>
 SWIRL -Official Website<br>
 wwwSwirlTheBand.com<br>
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                <title><![CDATA[Slave To Sirens Is Band Of The Month May 2018 - @battle-of-the-bands]]></title>
                <link>https://metaldevastationradio.com/battle-of-the-bands/blog/1908/slave-to-sirens-is-band-of-the-month-may-2018</link>
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 Slave to Sirens is a thrash/death metal band from Lebanon, formed in 2016.<br>
 They have performed various local gigs, including sharing the stage with Onslaught and Nader Sadek: In the Flesh (ft. Derek Roddy).<br>
 They have so far completed one EP, entitled "Terminal Leeches" and are currently working on their full length album.<br>
 “Terminal leeches” is our debut EP available as both digital and physical release on march 11. Recorded at DreamCatchers Studios (Lebanon), mixed and mastered at DyneEngine studio (Italy).<br><br>
 -iTunes ( hyperurl.co/mkqifw )<br><br>
 -Amazon Music ( hyperurl.co/ulcop6 )<br><br>
 -Music Load ( hyperurl.co/zdvmsb )<br><br>
 -Deezer ( hyperurl.co/t19j29 )<br><br>
 -Anghami ( hyperurl.co/o9o9va )<br><br>
 -Napster ( hyperurl.co/7r9yy0 )<br><br>
 -Tidal ( hyperurl.co/zepodl )<br><br>
 -Techniques ( hyperurl.co/135zei )<br><br>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 19:17:26 -0500</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[A Ghost For All Seasons Is Band Of The Month April 2018! - @battle-of-the-bands]]></title>
                <link>https://metaldevastationradio.com/battle-of-the-bands/blog/1856/a-ghost-for-all-seasons-is-band-of-the-month-april-2018</link>
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 We are a Metal band formed in Reno/Sparks Nevada. Our members consist of:<br>
 Vocals - Mark Craig<br> Guitar - Cameron Fortmann<br> Guitar - Daniel Wiltermood<br> Bass - John Martensen<br> Drums - Daniel Keller<br>
 We have a lot of links<br>
 Www.facebook.com/agfasreno<br>
 https://open.spotify.com/track/1Pgg5LheWQTYfuoYtEjxfJ?si=GsAYJHExQXG-9BvAPA8uOQ<br>
 http://www.soundcloud.com/agfasreno<br>
 http://www.reverbnation.com/aghostforallseasons<br>
 https://play.google.com/store/music/album?id=Bbrl4aruavg3isjzt6e6ptqvcru<br>
 http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/aghostforallseasons<br>
 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079T9XL6W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MO4HAbX9C9BCN<br>
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                <title><![CDATA[Electrified Is Battle Of The Bands Winner For Band Of The Month March 2018! - @battle-of-the-bands]]></title>
                <link>https://metaldevastationradio.com/battle-of-the-bands/blog/1770/electrified-is-battle-of-the-bands-winner-for-band-of-the-month-march-2018</link>
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 ELECTRIFIED<br>
 Genre: Industrial Groove Metal<br>
 Location: Kyiv, Ukraine<br> https://www.facebook.com/electrifiedukraine/<br>
 https://electrified.bandcamp.com/<br>
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 Members:Evgen Zoidze-Mischenko: Guitars, VocalsKaterina Borodulina: BassAnton Smetanin: GuitarsOleg Tsurkan: Drums<br>
 BIO:Created as a solo project by Evgen Zoidze-Mischenko in 2011, Electrified has grown into a full band in early 2017. Currently, band has one studio LP ready for release, and plans to release two more in a short period of time, as parts of one trilogy. The musical style can be described as a combination of groove based metal with electronics-rich backgrounds and strong percussion elements. Overall aesthetics is inspired by industrial, cyberpunk and sci-fi visuals and narrative structure.Currently, the band is prepairing for recording the second studio album, and is writing material for the third.<br>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2018 12:25:33 -0600</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[S​ACRILEGE Band Of The Month February 2018 - @battle-of-the-bands]]></title>
                <link>https://metaldevastationradio.com/battle-of-the-bands/blog/1684/sacrilege-band-of-the-month-february-2018</link>
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 Founder member and Lead guitarist/Songwriter and vocalist of 80s Heavy Rock band Sacrilege. Now back writing again and working on new material. In the 80s we played many venues such as the old Marquee in Wardour St. London, also played on the David Jensen show with U2 and the Stranglers. From the TV appearance followed a UK tour of smaller venues finishing with that Marquee gig. We always had a stage show no matter whether it was a pub, club or festival. Fans might remember the real Long dry grass we had all around the stage, the cobwebs over the drum kit,the explosions, dry ice and 4x12 cabinets with crosses and smoke pouring out of them (not the norm for a small Pub Gig!!).<br> Stopped playing for about 25 years but now back writing and playing "live" again with three great musicians in Neil Turnbull, Jeff Rolland and Tony Vanner. See you very soon.<br>
 Heavy Rock Band with crunching Black Sabbath style riffs and 80s metal screaming guitar shredding solos.<br> Our Full Stage show includes Pyros, smoke, lasers and more.<br>
 http://www.sacrilegenwobhm.com/<br>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2018 15:24:34 -0600</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Luna 13 January 2018 Band Of The Month - @battle-of-the-bands]]></title>
                <link>https://metaldevastationradio.com/battle-of-the-bands/blog/1582/luna-13-january-2018-band-of-the-month</link>
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 In little over two years, the mysterious Luna 13 (Dr. Luna) has rapidly cemented himself onto the global Drum and Bass Map. Blasting onto the scene with his now classic debut 'Phantom Bass Queen’, Luna 13’s tracks have since received national support from the Dark Drum and Bass world and his last two releases debuted at number 1 in America, Greece and Germany<br>
 Check out some music here!<br>
   Lilit by Luna 13  <br>
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 Known for their theatrical live show consisting of black masks and devil horns , Luna 13, Black Metal/Bass Music is one of the more unique and adventurous electronica metal outfits that emerged in 2012. Luna 13's forceful yet groove based electro-metal incorporates elements of electronica, black metal, and industrial rock. Luna 13 stands out due to their ability to cross over from Electronica to Metal without using any stringed instruments. Dr. Luna, the music of Luna 13 successfully created a new metal sound with synthesizers and distortion pedals by wrapping heavy distortion around sub-bass. Luna 13 has been performing live for a few years now, opening for death metal/industrial and electronica projects alike. Luna 13's last two releases debuted on the top 10 on the electro charts.<br>
 After Lilith Bathory joined Luna 13 in 2015, they have become a Hollywood CA local attraction -- the mesmerizing Burlesque and voice sampling of Lilith Bathory, garbed as Lilith herself and the serial killer image of Dr. Luna creates a vibe of domination and the occult. Winning two awards for the best Metal/Electronica project of 2015 and 2016, Luna 13 stands out for their brutal sound and the vibrant dance of Lilith Bathory, adding a strong live presence to a usually sub-par live genre of electro music. Signed to Cleopatra Records (Hypnotic), Luna 13 is forging a new genre of music they call Black Metal/Bass Music.<br>
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 https://www.facebook.com/luna13official/<br>
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                <title><![CDATA[Fallen Fields December 2017 Band Of The Month - @battle-of-the-bands]]></title>
                <link>https://metaldevastationradio.com/battle-of-the-bands/blog/1463/fallen-fields-december-2017-band-of-the-month</link>
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 A group of gentlemen who collectively generate a sequence of aurally complimentary noises, using a variety of output devices.<br>
 Fallen Fields was formed with the aim of creating<br> rock music with the emphasis on melody, harmony and<br> groove. Fallen Fields are gathering a great reputation for<br> their live show, supporting local bands, tribute acts,<br> touring bands (including Novana, The Kut and Sumo<br> Cyco) and local festivals (Springboard, Biker festivals &amp;<br> Fake Fest). Receiving very positive responses from all who<br> have seen them. The band have recorded their debut<br> album "One". This includes 11 songs, all of varying styles<br> and tempos making it easy to fit in with almost any band<br> they share a stage with. Fallen Fields take pride in being<br> well rehearsed and putting on a professional<br> performance.<br>
 https://www.facebook.com/fallenfields<br>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:02:51 -0600</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Diabology November Band Of The Month! - @battle-of-the-bands]]></title>
                <link>https://metaldevastationradio.com/battle-of-the-bands/blog/1328/diabology-november-band-of-the-month</link>
                <guid>https://metaldevastationradio.com/battle-of-the-bands/blog/1328</guid>
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 Diabology are a teenage thrash metal band from Los Angeles, CA. Members Jesse Bergen (guitar and vocals) Cassius Vian (guitar) Everett Babcock (bass) and Andrew Godinez (drums), met up on the rock school circuit. They were united by a love of metal and a desire to break out of the rock school mold start working on original material. Defying the many subgenres of metal, they choose to simply call their music thrash, a tribute to the old school sounds of the late eighties, with a young and refreshing voice.<br>
 The band already has a few successful and well attended gigs under their belt. They are planning to spend the next year increasing their following by booking more shows in the So Cal area, as well as recording an EP.<br>
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                <title><![CDATA[Methane Band Of The Month October 2017 - @battle-of-the-bands]]></title>
                <link>https://metaldevastationradio.com/battle-of-the-bands/blog/1185/methane-band-of-the-month-october-2017</link>
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 Methane formed in 2012 by brothers Tim Scott (Revenant/HatePlow) and Dylan Campbell and Tim's long time friend and guitarist Jimi Masterbo. They quickly recruited drummer Andreas Strom and released an E.P. single ,entitled 'Southern Metal' , in 2014. Methane spent 2014 touring both Scandinavia and the U.S.A.<br>
 Methane released a new 2 song single 'Spit On Your Grave' featuring the title track " Spit on Your Grave" and "Blood , Sweat and Beer"July 1, 2015. These songs were recorded in the fall of 2014 and are now currently available as digital downloads on most major digital music websites.<br>
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 Tim Scott - Bass and Vocals<br>
 Jimi Masterbo - Lead Guitar<br>
 Dylan Campbell - Guitar, backing Vocals<br>
 Olle Ekman - Drums<br>
 Contact:<br> For booking, press and management at :<br> USA<br> Kathey Waxler<br> posinivy03@gmail.com<br> Yvonne Loveland<br> vqmyvonne@gmail.com<br> We are a proud networking partner of: www.voodooqueenmanagement.com<br>
 Norway<br> TT Entertainment<br> thea@ttentertainment.no<br>
 All other regions<br> methane_band@hotmail.com<br>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2017 15:33:27 -0500</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Scavenger Is Band Of The Month September 2017 - @battle-of-the-bands]]></title>
                <link>https://metaldevastationradio.com/battle-of-the-bands/blog/1033/scavenger-is-band-of-the-month-september-2017</link>
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 Scavenger, an oldschool Belgian heavy/speed metal band that released one album in 1985.<br>
 https://www.facebook.com/pg/Scavenger-1673520712956180<br>
 Check out this review from Metal Archives<br>
  I'm writing this review mainly as a response to author Martin Popoff's toss-off review of "Battlefields" in his for the most part excellent(except for a few reviews I vehemently disagree with such as his SCAVENGER-"Battlefields" write-up) and invaluable book The Collector's Gude To Heavy Metal Vol. 2: The Eighties". In the book, Popoff basically states that Belgium's SCAVENGER were little more than a Krokus wanna-be clan with minimal Metal to offer. Now, I don't know if Popoff ever really listened/examined SCAVENGER closely or maybe just gave them the old "one song" treatment, but SCAVENGER is sure as hell alot more than bottom of the barrel European Metal! First off, SCAVENGER-"Battlefields" LP (1984) has one of the best productions of any Mausoleum release. Second, the album was recorded in 1983 which is quite early for the aggressive form of melodic Euro-metal that SCAVENGER exemplifies. I mean these guys meant business! Their musicianship is excellent, drawing on all the pre-'83 Euro-Metal bases(Picture, Accept, Trance, Heavy Load, Viva, Torch, Bodine, Glory Bells Band, and the power &amp; glory of the NWOBHM). SCAVENGER were a highly competent band but existed in a burgeoning and overcrowded European Metal scene. This reason, as well as seemingly minimal distribution of "Battlefields" (although maybe it just never made it to the USA), doomed SCAVENGER to the dustbin of Metal history. In this sense every time I listen to SCAVENGER I get kind of bummed out because there were just SO many killer European band from '81-'87 that just seem to have got lost in the shuffle. If ever there were a band that deserved a second look, it's SCAVENGER(and to be fair Saints' Anger and Underdog's "Rabies In Town" as well). Truly a killer album with great guitars, catchy but dark bleak/melodies, above average production, GREAT LP cover art, and a hidden weapon in a the vocal department blending just the right amount of Euro-accent with well-spoken Engish. Basically, if you LOVE the European Metal of the early/mid 1980's, SCAVENGER is a band you cannot overlook, even despite what Martin Popoff says...Afterall, SCAVENGER could devour any of today's so-called melodic/traditional bands in one old school bite. <br>
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                <title><![CDATA[Gravehuffer Is Band Of The Month August 2017 - @battle-of-the-bands]]></title>
                <link>https://metaldevastationradio.com/battle-of-the-bands/blog/925/gravehuffer-is-band-of-the-month-august-2017</link>
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 Here's a small history of the band: Gravehuffer, formally KROM, started in August of 2008. Three of us, Mike, Larry &amp; Ritchie, were originally together in a crust-punk band called Initial Detonation. Our singer, James, was in a band called H.R.B. Initial Detonation released two 7” records &amp; did 2 tours. We were in a van for one three week tour and one six week tour of the east coast &amp; mid-west in the mid &amp; late nineties. Mike, Larry and James got together and formed Aether Bunny. Ritchie was contacted after Aether Bunny disbanded, and we formed KROM, which went in a in a more metal direction. Our sound has been described as N.W.O.B.H.M. meets early Earache Records. Our local scene is pretty varied, but not many bands are playing fast songs. We didn’t initially set out to be different, but it has definitely turned out that way. It is something we are coming to realize the more shows we play. We feel we have the metal philosophy down pat. To quote Rob Halford, we’re loud, we smell, and we’re offensive to some people. We are fairly prolific songwriters as well. We have 28 original songs that are total face rippers, ranging from fast grind-core style songs to down-tuned sludgy doom, with a shitty attitude of course. Our new album is called 'Your Fault', and is out now on CD/cassette/digital download on Reality Impaired Recordings. We hope to release it on vinyl later in the year.<br>
 Congrats to Gravehuffer for crushing the battle of the bands on Metal Devastation Radio<br>
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   Your Fault by Gravehuffer  And check this interview i did with em back a while<br>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2017 19:48:23 -0500</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Next Door To Heaven - Band Of The Month Winners July 2017 - @battle-of-the-bands]]></title>
                <link>https://metaldevastationradio.com/battle-of-the-bands/blog/783/next-door-to-heaven-band-of-the-month-winners-july-2017</link>
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The story of Next Door To Heaven started in St.Petersburg on September,1 2014. The band was found by Eugene Mazunov (music, guitar, bass guitar, back vox) and Daria Mazunova ( vox and lyrics). Next Door To Heaven plays alternative metal and post grunge . Though the band is young enough it has experienced playing in few large clubs and concert halls in St. Petersburg. The band won the opportunity to represent the album through Spinnup for a year and has become one of the semi-finalists of Emergenza festival. Starting March, 30 2016 Next Door To Heaven’ s debut album can also be found on Itunes, Amazon, Google Play, Spotify. After a week the album started its way on Google top selling albums (alternative genre), the best result was the 20th place amongst 500. The band took part in the process of making a video for online magazine “Rock-dog” where was interviewed amongst such as Anssi Kippo, Exodus, Soulfly, Lost Society.<br>In August 2016 Next Door To Heaven opened the concert of RED in St.Petersburg. In September the band was interviewed by „Stalker magazine“ as „fresh act of month“. Single „Exit Station“ was released in November 2016. Single „Out of the fire“ has been released in April 2017.<br>
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                <title><![CDATA[Wastage June 2017 Band Of The Month! - @battle-of-the-bands]]></title>
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 The modern history of the band goes back to late 2013 when guitarist and singer were replaced. Jozef Daras (ex-Xibalba) joined the band as a guitarist and Bohus Michalko (ex-Stone Cold Bitch, ex-Eternity) stood before the microphone. Thus the music got new drive, the classic thrash was enriched with hardcore and even metalcore. New songs were recorded and new EP album „Right now“ was released in March 2014. In June 2014, Jaro Zajac was replaced with Miro Szeman (ex-Xibalba, ex-The Weed). The band active giving concerts in clubs and on festivals at home and abroad. In 2015 the band prepared a debut album "Slave to the System" which released by Sliptrick Records in november 2015.At the end of the year 2105 left the band Jozef Daras. We've already supported such bands as Sepultura, Decapitated, E-Force, S.D.I., Obscure Sphinx, JINJER, etc...<br>
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 Current line-up:<br> Miro Szeman - Drums,<br> Roman Madej - Guitar,<br> Fery Sarkozi – Bass,<br> Bohus Michalko -Vocals<br>
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                <title><![CDATA[Tribulance - Band Of The Month May 2017 - @battle-of-the-bands]]></title>
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 Rising from the ashes in 2012, Tribulance played its first show in over ten years on September 7th, 2012! .<br>
 Overcoming trials and life’s tribulations, Tribulance is on a one way path to the top of the local food chain. What happens after that, is only fate…<br>
 Stay tuned for upcoming shows, photos, member info, and much more…<br>
 Band Members<br> Mike Vidal: Vocals<br> Sal Flores: Lead/Rhythm Guitar/Backup Vocals<br> Gino Silva: Bass/Backup Vocals<br> Brandon Lee: Drums/Backup Vocals<br>
 Hometown<br> Tucson, AZ<br>
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                <title><![CDATA[Nighon - March 2017 Band Of The Month Winner - @battle-of-the-bands]]></title>
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 Nighon was formed in 2008, in Pietarsaari, Finland. The sound has evolved into an unique blend of symphonic movie music and industrial metal. Nighon released its first record 'Cor Oblivionis' in 2014 on Univocal Records and their first music video 'Ex Tenebris Lux' the same year. The band has gigged with bands like myGRAIN, Magenta Harvest, Finntroll, Kill The Kong and Arkentype.<br>
 Nighon has now recorded their second album 'The Somme' which will be released through Inverse Records this spring, world wide. The record was recorded in Soundspiral Audio and Nighon's home studio. It was mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordström and Henrik Udd at Studio Fredman, Gothenburg Sweden.<br>
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