Written and photographed by: Xavier Cattarinich (C)2018 All rights reserved by www.metalmasterkingdom.com @ Distortion - Live Music Venue Calgary, AB Canada February 10, 2018 Round III Calgary band line up: Heyoka’s Mirror Red Cain Accostal To the Mountains World Class White Trash |
The third and last of the Wacken Metal Battle Calgary 2018 preliminary rounds was held at Distortion this past Saturday, February 10. And as with the previous two rounds, the faithful in attendance were treated to a cross section of styles, this time ranging from
folk metal through prog, power metal and blistering thrash.
Progsters Heyoka’s Mirror opened the night with a cerebral and complex set drawn from their 2017 debut EP, Loss of Contact with Reality.
The progressive journey continued when Red Cain took to the stage with their melodic,experimental brand of Euro metal.
Next up, Accostal’s infectious thrash riffs and frenzied performance whipped the crowd into a frenzy.
Undaunted, To the Mountains—who had left their southern prairie homes on a quest to steal the fabled Wacken Metal Battle Calgary crown back to their stronghold in distant Lethbridge—trusted that the magic of their quirky D&D and video game influenced folk metal would defeat their rivals.
folk metal through prog, power metal and blistering thrash.
Progsters Heyoka’s Mirror opened the night with a cerebral and complex set drawn from their 2017 debut EP, Loss of Contact with Reality.
The progressive journey continued when Red Cain took to the stage with their melodic,experimental brand of Euro metal.
Next up, Accostal’s infectious thrash riffs and frenzied performance whipped the crowd into a frenzy.
Undaunted, To the Mountains—who had left their southern prairie homes on a quest to steal the fabled Wacken Metal Battle Calgary crown back to their stronghold in distant Lethbridge—trusted that the magic of their quirky D&D and video game influenced folk metal would defeat their rivals.
World Class White Trash showed everyone just how world class they really are with an uncompromising sonic assault that confirmed their status as masters of the pit.
On this night, unbridled aggression was victor. Accostal and World Class White Trash now advance to the Calgary final on February 23 at Dickens’ Pub, where they will face off against previous round winners Dethgod, Hammerdrone, Subsume, and Gales of
Avalon for a chance to represent YYC at the Wacken Metal Battle Calgary western finals on April 6.
Be there.
On this night, unbridled aggression was victor. Accostal and World Class White Trash now advance to the Calgary final on February 23 at Dickens’ Pub, where they will face off against previous round winners Dethgod, Hammerdrone, Subsume, and Gales of
Avalon for a chance to represent YYC at the Wacken Metal Battle Calgary western finals on April 6.
Be there.
Heyoka's Mirror Andrew Balboa - Vocals, Keyboards and Rhythm Guitars Omar Sultan - Guitars Bayan Sharafi - Drums Photo: Xavier Cattarinich (C)2018 All rights reserved by www.metalmasterkingdom.com Red Cain Vocals - Evgeniy Zayarny Guitars - Noah Bockmuehl Bass/Backing Vocals - Rogan McAndrews Drums - Taylor Gibson Photo: Xavier Cattarinich (C)2018 All rights reserved by www.metalmasterkingdom.com Accostal Joe Daley - Vocals Kerry David - Guitar Nick Berard - Guitar Kyle Smit - Bass Guitar Brian Logan - Drums Photo: Xavier Cattarinich (C)2018 All rights reserved by www.metalmasterkingdom.com | To The Mountains Giph Snelgrove - Lead Vocals Johnny Chase - Lead Guitar and backing vocals Devin Salem - Rhythm Guitar Jade "Gorthak" Cooley - Bass, growls, and backing vocals Ryco Radley - Keyboards, monologues, and backing vocals DJ Hunter - Drums Photo: Xavier Cattarinich (C)2018 All rights reserved by www.metalmasterkingdom.com WORLD CLASS WHITE TRASH Nate Trash-Lead Vocals Darky Knol-Lead guitar Nick Larouche-Lead Drums Hayden Parker-Rhythm Guitar Justin Hall-Lead Bass Photo: Xavier Cattarinich (C)2018 All rights reserved by www.metalmasterkingdom.com |