Ottawa, ON's melodic death thrashers Chariots of The Gods whom released their debut full length album 'Tides of War' in January have posted video from their recent Quebec/ Ontario tour in promotion of the release.
Chariots of the Gods ON THE ROAD! – http://youtu.be/hIEAfO6hSvQ
Produced by award winning producer/engineer/mixer Glen Robinson who has worked with names such as The Ramones, AC/DC, GWAR, Annihilator and Voivod, COTG's new album delivers 14 epic, crushing tracks to follow up their well received 2010 debut EP 'Reverence,' which the band aggressively toured in Quebec and Ontario, sharing the stage with names such as Misfits, Voivod, Despised Icon, Kataklysm, Blind Witness, Misery Index, Martyr, Fuck the Facts, Blackguard, Neuraxis, The Agonist, Reanimator and Insurrection.
The metallers have released two singles off the album 'Unbound' featuring guest vocals by Aleksi Sihvonen of Norther and a FREE DOWNLOAD of the title track, both can be heard and purchased with the album at the following locations on bandcamp and iTunes.
Music Video – Tides of War – http://youtu.be/3Z8YEQd98Uo
Track Listing – Tides of War
1. Overture
2. Seventh Weapon
3. Blind Assassin
4. Ambrosian Wings
5. Tides of War [Free Download – http://chariotsofthegods.bandcamp.com/track/tides-of-war]
6. Revillusion (1905)
7. Snow Falls On The White River (1914)
8. Severing The Bloodline (1917)
9. Collapse of An Empire
10. Red Skies
11. Nebula
12. Starborn
13. Unbound (feat. Aleksi Sihvonen)
14. Annihilation of The Gods
Show Dates:
March 29, 2013 – Montgomery Legion – Ottawa, ON
For more info on Chariots of The Gods please follow them at these links:
www.chariotsofthegods.net
http://www.facebook.com/chariotsofthegods
About:
Riding out of Canadas capital, Chariots of the Gods has one sole mission to deliver straight up, balls-to-the-walls, in-your-face heavy metal. On the road since 2008, spreading its music to the masses, Chariots of the Gods has become known for blistering solos, gripping melodies, rioting vocals and drums that just wont quit because, after all, thats what its all about.
Having played with bands such as Misfits, Voivod, Despised Icon, Kataklysm, Blind Witness, Misery Index, Martyr, Fuck the Facts, Blackguard, Neuraxis, The Agonist, Reanimator and Insurrection and released a debut EP, Reverence, in 2010, Chariots of the Gods is now ready to unveil its latest masterpiece Tides of War.
Produced by musical legend Glen Robinson (Queensryche, Gwar, Annihilator), the bands debut full-length is set to storm the metal scene until there is nothing left, except Pure. Heavy. Fuckin. Metal.
Chariots of The Gods Tides of War (2013)
RIYL = Trivium, Unearth, In Flames, Children of Bodom, Lamb of God, Annihilator, As I Lay Dying, All That Remains, Arch Enemy
Release Date: January 29, 2013
Label: Self-Released
Distribution: Indie Pool
Tides of War offers music that is well done and fueled with the propensity of delivering solid melodic death/thrash. Blistering.com
Fans of modern thrash, who like it furious, biting and yet melodic check Chariots of The Gods. Lords of Metal
Theres a lot on Tides of War to pique the interest of either thrash or melodic death metal fans, and the non-stop galloping guitar sound is an impressive display of what the underground can achieve. MetalUnderground.com
It is heavy, brutal and energetic while also incorporating a fair amount of melody to boot! This is an album that is definitely going to raise the bar in the extreme music scene for the remainder of the year. Pick this one up; you wont regret it! PureGrainAudio.com
CHARIOTS OF THE GODS are showing plenty of promise to be able to be one of Canadas next big things out there Metal Observer
An incredibly professional production is at hand: drums are clear; vocals are on the perfect level with the instruments; even the soft and quiet moments are balanced just right so as to create bits of atmosphere against the heaviness. There is a pure love of metal evident in this debut and the production lets all the power, aggression, and passion through to the listener the band confidently establishes their intention: a charge of solid and unyielding melodeath garnished with impeccable interludes, solos, and leads. MetalStorm
CHARIOTS OF THE GODS, with their first full-length release Tides Of War,is sure to be the new buzz of the underground scene Overall, the album is an eclectic, vibrant, and colorful release that really keeps listeners head banging all the way and appreciating the good work the band has put in. The production is clearly strong, coming from the hands of Glen Robinsonwho has worked with Metal legends such as ANNIHILATOR and QUEENSRYCHE The band does its best, and boy is it good, to church out infectious hook after hook, coupled with blistering melodies and kickass solos backed by Jobins great vocals. Each band member shines in this album and their dedication and devotion to their music is clear from the start The entire album is structured in a genius waythese guys are clearly gifted lads. Metal-Temple
Splendid stuff from a young Canadian troupe that would appear to have all the tricks I love their coruscating mix of Maidenesque harmonies (have a listen to the awesome Blind Assassin and tell me you aint impressed) MetalAsFuck
Tides of War is an album that rivals classics by acts such as God Forbid, Shadows Fall, and Killswitch Engage in excellence and pays respectful homage to acts like In Flames, Arch Enemy, At The Gates, and Dark Tranquility. For my money, this debut album deserves the status as a melodeath-type of metal classic. 5/5″ MetalMusicArchives
The best thing about this band, in my view, is the powerful melodic style they bring to each song. The guitarists are especially strong on several tracks, including Tides of War, Revillusion (1905), and Unbound. I loved the instrumental track Snow Falls on the White River (1914), yet another piece of evidence that these guys have a keen sense of melody, at times, one that even approaches beauty. Mathiew St-Amour and Dimitri Gervais play their guitars with grace and precision and sound especially great on their harmonized parts. These guys have a bright future as twin guitar leads and I hope theyll take advantage of what they can do together. Readers who like their guitars to come in pairs will love this album. SeaofTranquility
ides of War is an album that rivals classics by acts such as God Forbid, Shadows Fall, and Killswitch Engage in excellence and pays respectful homage to acts like In Flames, Arch Enemy, At The Gates, and Dark Tranquility. For my money, this debut album deserves the status as a melodeath-type of metal classic. 5/5″ MetalMusicArchives
COTG entice the listener with infectious hooks, associated melodies and some blistering solos out of the guitar work. If that is not justice enough for you to buy this, then listen to the intensity of Renaud Jobins vocals. This is a release that requires you to strap your balls down (if you have them of course!) when the volume is cranked up They have a fantastic musical ability and a gift of song structure that exhumes listeners emotions that includes anger and conversely serenity and the need to throw the devil horns without too much though will therefore result. Tides of War promotes Chariots of the Gods as real contenders in their field of metal, their field of glory and the rewards are presented for everyone on these exceptional fourteen tracks defining a generation of musically gifted individuals who do not rely purely on breakdowns to get their point across, it sounds effortless. Horns raised high gents! 4/5″ Brutalism.com
Overture is quite sweet sounding and feels like a film score. Nothing compared to the monster that is waiting to be unleashed. Ferocious riffs and classic metal vocals. Drums blasting out the speed and blasts and the guitars giving it a chunky edge whilst maintains some harmony. Hatebreed hardcore edge but throws in the melody. Definitely an innovative sound amongst a sea of similar sounds. Chariots of the Gods definitely seem to offer something that little bit different. Taking the generic metal sound and throwing in delicious guitar solos with a conflicting vocal. Upbeat without being cheesy. Culutre Bomb Mag
Im honored to be a part of this project Glen Robinson (producer)
Its pretty good! Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters)
In my opinion, Chariots of the Gods is THE melodic thrash metal revelation in Canada this year Musique dune Nation
Excellent album full of energy […] I may have a man-crush on Chariots of the Gods
Ondes Chocs
I wouldnt be surprised to see Tides of War be a strong beginning this year in the field of melodic death metal. Dagheisha
Just pure metal […] its a real treat to the ears Metal Manic
My first reaction was WOW! […] If you like death metal, you have to get that CD WTFMusic.com
Its a masterpiece Radiorockdrummond.com
Mathieu-Phillipe St-Amour is undoubtedly a promosing guitarist dagheisha.com
A band to admire […] amazing collaboration of Heavy Metal and Death Metal […] no less than perfect Metal Temple
An excellent band who knows what they are doing […] Listen to them and youll discover something great Dave Lemire (Concert promoter)
Chariots of the Gods […] are doing everything right […] they are talented and powerful enough to show the world Canada rocks hard Metal Bite
I am stoked to discover new talent from Ottawa […] Chariots of the Gods is an erruption waiting to happen -The Ottawa Epitaph
Hands down, CHARIOTS OF THE GODS have worked hard and have improved their songwriting that shines in Tides Of War in every aspect. Dont be fooled by the melodic Death Metal tag and consider the Canadians just another IN FLAMES wannabe because there is more than just catchy riffs and growling vocals. And dont forget that CHARIOTS OF THE GODS come from Canada that is a most reliable source for high quality Metal. 8/10″ MetalKaoz.com
Album Credits
All songs performed by: Chariots of the Gods
All songs written by: Mathieu St-Amour & Renaud Jobin
Produced by: Glen Robinson
Mixed by: Glen Robinson
Mastered by: Glen Robinson
Discography
2013 Tides of War Full length
2012 Tides of War Single
2012 Trois-Rivičres Metalfest Compilation Vol. 12 Compilation
2010 Trois-Rivičres Metalfest Compilation Vol. 10 Compilation
2010 Reverence EP
Tours & Festival
2013 Drummond Metalfest 5
2012 Tides of War Mini-Tour Quebec / Ontario)
2011 Drummond Metalfest 3
2011 Touch of Death Open Air
2011 FestiPunk 2 Open Air
2011 GrindYourMind Open Air 3
2011 Atomicfest 2
2011 Hellaweenfest
2010 Petite-Nation Rockfest (now D-Tox Rockfest )
2010 St-Hyacinthe Trash Metal Fest
Shared Stage w/
Alexisonfire
Anonymus
Anti-Flag
Beneath the Massacre
Blackguard
Blind Witness
Despised Icon
Divinity
Exhult
Fuck the Facts
Kamakazi
Kataklysm
La Jarry
Les Pistolets Roses
Lofofora
Malajube
Martyr
Misery INdex
Misfits
Necronomicon
Neuraxis
OK Volca
Reanimator
Silverstein
Slaves on Dope
Tagada Jones
The Agonist
The Planet Smashers
The Sainte Catherines
Voivod
Vulgaire Machins
Wolven Ancestry
Aarsen
Cryptic Howling
Dance Laury Dance
Insurrection
Sordid
Mortor