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Below is our complete Wake news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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Desertfest London 2024: Day 1
London, one of the most famous cities in the world, as well as one of the busiest. It has a rich history of everything from engineering to finance, language and of course, music. It may be the furthest thing from a desert one can get without going to Scandinavia or the South Pole, but the Desertfest event has become an essential trip for fans of doom, sludge and stoner metal, as well as heavy blues and naturally, desert rock. It attracts some of the biggest and best names in these fields and makes the busy streets of Camden bearable for a few days. This year, the festival was celebrating its eleventh edition and raised a few eyebrows for hosting some bands that may not spring to mind when one thinks of Desertfest, but nonetheless promised to bang some heads after turning them.
Those lucky enough to attend the first day had some special treats in store for them. Just down the road from Camden tube station lies Raven Records, a small but very cool store dedicated to metal music and today they had none other than Orange Goblin visiting, who were giving fans a first listen of their brand new album, "Science, Not Fiction" (spoiler alert: it rules!) as well as taking photos and signing posters. While not officially part of the Desertfest schedule, the band has played at the event three times, including the very first in 2012, so it was right up attendees' street.
Speaking of which, Desertfest welcomed a very special guest for a Q&A session on Denmark Street, in the Black Heart, one of several venues in use over the weekend; former Black Sabbath singer Tony Martin. Promoting the remasters of the Sabbath records he sang on (with the exception of "The Eternal Idol,") the singer was warm and humble, explaining to eager fans how he joined the band, the surrealism of the band's first show in Moscow and the confusion caused by the involvement of Body Count's Ernie C on the "Forbidden" album. After a thoroughly entertaining talk, he hung around to sign autographs and take pictures with fans, making time for everyone who wanted to speak with him. A phenomenal voice and a lovely person, let's hope he's finally going to get the recognition he deserves with the re-release of these albums. More...
Wake Announces European Tour Dates
Canada's Wake have just announced a full European tour in support of their latest album "Thought Form Descent!"
Comments guitarist Rob LaChance: "It‘s been seven long years since we last wreaked havoc on European soil and in May, we make our return. We‘re excited to bring Thought Form Decent, Devouring Ruin and the liminal space in-between to our European and UK comrades!"
The tour dates are as follows: More...
End (Counterparts, Etc) Premiere New Track "Thaw"
The band End, which includes vocalist Brendan Murphy (Counterparts), guitarists Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy) and Gregory Thomas (ex-Misery Signals, ex-Shai Hulud), bassist Jay Pepito (Reign Supreme, ex-Blacklisted), and drummer Matt Guglielmo (The Acacia Strain), has released their new single "Thaw." This track features Debbie Gough from Heriot, adding to its intense impact.
Comments the band: More...
END (Counterparts, Etc.) Premiere New Music Video
Hardcore/deathcore supergroup END, composed of members from Counterparts, Fit For An Autopsy, and others, premiere a video for their grinding title track of their upcoming sophomore album, "The Sin Of Human Frailty." The record is scheduled for release on October 27th through Closed Casket Activities.
The band shared their thoughts on the track: More...
Wake Premiere New Track "Infinite Inward"
Canadian blackened death metal outfit Wake premiere their new track “Infinite Inward“, taken from their sixth studio full-length “Thought Form Descent“, due out July 22nd via Metal Blade.
The group will be out on a Canadian tour with Bleeding Out, Executioner’s Mask, Atrae Billis and The Weir: More...
Wake Signs With Metal Blade Records
Relentless transformation, aggression, and transcendence have written the script for Canadian metallers Wake. Since their formation in 2009, they've released numerous EPs and singles, plus five full-lengths - touring the world in support of it. Now, for their upcoming sixth album [set to be recorded in July 2021 with producer Dave Otero (Cattle Decapitation, Archspire)], Wake has joined forces with Metal Blade Records, marking a new chapter for the quintet.
Wake comments: "All of us in Wake have had a lot of regard both for Metal Blade and for the bands on its roster from any era. An endless stream of Metal Blade artists have been played in our van during any number of tours. For us, playing music has always been something that we've tried to do on our own terms and with our own vision. We've explored a lot of ground musically, and that was influenced by the history that Metal Blade was there to write. So, we're very excited to say that we've joined up with Metal Blade.
"Expect a lot more noise from our camp in the near future."
Wake's latest full-length, "Devouring Ruin," was featured on several "best of 2020" lists (including Decibel Magazine, Exclaim!, BrooklynVegan, among others); soon after its release, the group dropped their "Confluence" EP, once again to critical acclaim. Fans can watch a trailer for the upcoming behind-the-scenes video about the making of "Confluence" below. More...
Wake Premiere New Single "Vast and Infinite"
Canadian progressive grindcore band Wake premiere a new song entitled "Vast and Infinite". The standalone single is streaming via Soundcloud for you below:
Check out now "Vast and Infinite" below.
Wake Premiere New Song "This Abyssal Plain"
Canadian grinders Wake premiere a new song titled "This Abyssal Plain", taken from their upcoming new album "Devouring Ruin", which will be out in stores via Translation Loss on March 27.
Check out now "This Abyssal Plain" below.
Lineup For 2018 ‘Quebec Deathfest’ Finalized
A final wave of bands have been announced for the inaugural ‘Quebec Deathfest‘, completing the lineup for the forthcoming festival. That event will be held October 19th-20th across Mtelus, Foufounes Electriques, Katacombes and the Piranha Bar.
New on the bill are:
Grave
Pestilence
Necros Christos
Bell Witch
Massgrave
Pessimist
Venenum
Archagathus
Hacavitz
Soil of Ignorance
Existench
Goolagoon
Nak’ay
Profane Order
Holy Grinder
Dépérir
Æpoch
Deathnap
Previously confirmed bands include: More...
Wake Premiere Full-Album Stream Of New Album
Wake are streaming their wickedly brutal new album, 'Misery Rites' below and have added dates to their tour.
Below's the full list of the band's announced tour dates: More...
Wake Premiere New Song "Paradigm Lost"
Canadian grindcore legion Wake premiere a new song entitled "Paradigm Lost", taken from their upcoming new album "Misery Rites", which comes out February 23 via Translation Loss.
Check out now "Paradigm Lost" below.
Wake tour dates: More...
Wake Premiere New Song "Embers"
Wake premiere a new song entitled "Embers", taken from their upcoming new album "Misery Rites", which comes out February 23 via Translation Loss.
Check out now "Embers" below.
Wake Debut Title Track Of Upcoming New Album
Canadian grinders Wake debut the title track of their upcoming third album "Misery Rites", which will be out in stores February 23rd, 2018 via Translation Loss Records.
Check out now "Misery Rites" below.
Explains vocalist Kyle Ball: More...
Theories Kicking Off North American Tour
Seattle-based death grind faction Theories will kick of a fifteen-date North American tour next week alongside Wake and Vermin Womb.
Slated to commence October 18th in Reno, Nevada and run through November 3rd in Victoria, British Columbia, the trek includes an appearance at this year's Southwest Terror Fest in Tucson, Arizona. Comments drummer Joe Axler:
"We will be hitting the road with -- in our opinion -- two of the top of the game current grind bands around right now: Canada's Wake and Denver's Vermin Womb, both devastatingly sick bands. We will be debuting a handful of new songs on this tour that we've never toured with before, all of them going in a new direction for Theories; still grindy and brutal but more mature musically, focused more on intricate and driving riffs, devastating beats, and more well-rounded, all over the place vocal attack. We're excited to watch y'all destroy the room while we play these new ones!" More...
Wake Posts Full LP Online
The release of "Sowing The Seeds Of A Worthless Tomorrow" from Calgary-based grindcore act Wake is upon us this Friday, and now you can hear the full LP online ahead of time.
On the release date, Wake will embark on a North America tour, running across Canada and the Northern U.S. through March 11th. Dates are as follows:
2/26/2016 Local Omnivore - Edmonton, AB
2/27/2016 Vangelis Tavern - Saskatoon, SK
2/28/2016 Handsome Daughter - Winnipeg, MB
2/29/2016 Black Pirates Pub - Thunder Bay, ON
3/02/2016 Coalition - Toronto, ON
3/03/2016 Casa Del Popolo - Montreal, QC
3/04/2016 Scanner Bistro - Quebec City, QC
3/05/2016 Non Factory - Boston, MA
3/06/2016 Half Moon Café - Philadelphia, PA
3/07/2016 The Acheron - Brooklyn, NY
3/08/2016 Livewire - Chicago, IL
3/09/2016 Quarters Rock and Roll Palace - Milwaukee, WI
3/10/2016 Hexagon Bar - Minneapolis, MN
3/11/2016 Mercury Café - Regina, SK More...
Wake Streams "Better Living Through Apathy"
"Better Living Through Apathy" is the latest bombardment to be issued from Wake's impending "Sowing The Seeds Of A Worthless Tomorrow" LP - give it a listen below. You can also see Wake live on these upcoming tour dates:
2/26/2016 Local Omnivore - Edmonton, AB
2/27/2016 Vangelis Tavern - Saskatoon, SK
2/28/2016 Handsome Daughter - Winnipeg, MB
2/29/2016 Black Pirates Pub - Thunder Bay, ON
3/02/2016 Coalition - Toronto, ON
3/03/2016 Casa Del Popolo - Montreal, QC
3/04/2016 Scanner Bistro - Quebec City, QC
3/05/2016 Non Factory - Boston, MA
3/06/2016 Half Moon Café - Philadelphia, PA
3/07/2016 The Acheron - Brooklyn, NY
3/08/2016 Livewire - Chicago, IL
3/09/2016 Quarters Rock and Roll Palace - Milwaukee, WI
3/10/2016 Hexagon Bar - Minneapolis, MN
3/11/2016 Mercury Café - Regina, SK More...
Wake Streaming New Track
As Calgary, Alberta-based grindcore squad Wake prepares the "Sowing The Seeds Of A Worthless Tomorrow" LP for release at the end of the month, now the album's bruising fifth track "Low" has come online.
"Sowing The Seeds Of A Worthless Tomorrow" was recorded and mixed by Joel Grind at Falcon Studios, mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, and features mesmerizing art and layout by Hal Rotting of Rotting Graphics.
A coalition of underground labels will release the album on a variety of formats, the cassette tape and digital by Sentient Ruin, the CD by Everyday Hate, and the LP by 7 Degrees Records and Nerve Altar. More...
Wake Releasing New Album
Calgary, Alberta-based grindcore outfit Wake has completed a devastating third full-length album, "Sowing The Seeds Of A Worthless Tomorrow," which is due for February release through an international alliance of independent labels.
The band has also deployed the first single from the LP through an official video for the track "Burn Well."
"Sowing The Seeds Of A Worthless Tomorrow" was recorded and mixed by Joel Grind at Falcon Studios (Toxic Holocaust, Poison Idea, Lord Dying, Abyss, etc.), mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege (Nails, The Secret, Black Breath, Old Man Gloom etc.) and features mesmerizing art and layout by Hal Rotting of Rotting Graphics (Plague Widow, Napalm Raid, Atriarch, Barghest).
The album will be released on February 26th through an coalition of labels; the cassette tape and digital formats by Sentient Ruin, the CD by Everyday Hate, and the LP by 7 Degrees Records and Nerve Altar. The track listing is as follows:
1. Burn Well
2. Wretched Tongues
3. Drones
4. Better Living Through Apathy
5. Low
6. Unrelenting Hate
7. Vultures
8. Endless Decay More...
Wake Premieres New Song "Burn Well"
Hailing from Calgary, Alberta hardcore-fused death grind 5 piece Wake premieres a new song entitled "Burn Well", taken from the upcoming new album "Sowing the Seeds of a Worthless Tomorrow", which will be out in March 2016 via Nerve Altar records in North America. The European release will be handled by Everydayhate and 7Degrees records. There will also be a cassette release of the Album on Sentient Ruin.
Check out now "Burn Well" below.
Wake And Rehashed Streaming Songs From Split
Wake and Rehashed are getting ready to release their brand new Split 7" on Give Praise Records. You can check out offerings from each band to appear on the split via the SoundCloud players below. The label also comments:
"Rehashed is a Saskatoon-based punk/thrash group that has previously released a full-length CD on Power-It-Up, while Wake is an intense metallic, hardcore-fused grinding 5 piece from Calgary, Alberta, that has released 'Leeches 'on 7 Degrees Records. The abnd now join together for a Give Praise release. Rehashed will also be heading out on tour to promote this release, with dates available below."
March 15 - Saskatoon @ Amigos
March 16 - Edmonton @ Wunderbar
March 18 - Kamloops @ Little Big House
March 19 - Vancouver @ Marilyn Mansion
March 20 - Squamish @ 4th Ave House
March 21 - Victoria @ Logan's Pub
March 22 - Vancouver @ Anti-Social Skate Shop
March 23 - Calgary @ The New Black
March 24 - Regina @ The Club More...