Author: Gabe Hugh
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Anciients, Dead Quiet and Muffler Crunch @ Hard Luck Bar, Toronto, 18 August 2017
If you aren’t familiar with Anciients, you should be. The British Columbia-based band recently took a swing through southern Ontario as part of their Voice of the Void Canadian tour with Dead Quiet. Hellbound welcomed them to Hamilton for their performance at This Ain’t Hollywood – a night of top-notch live metal also featuring local openers…
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Neurosis / Converge / Amenra at the Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, 2 August 2017
Amenra Crushing hypnotic sludge. Screamed vocals. Very Neurosis-like in style. Slow parts and catchy melodies. Nice black and white visuals. Clouds and nature with burning and smoking landscapes. Maybe close to as punishingly epic as a cult of Luna show. Lots of feedback and ringing and sustained notes and riffs. Echoing bass and drums can be felt…
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Weedeater + Black Wizard, 21 June 2017 at Mavericks in Ottawa
Well, it was great a opportunity, and that doesn’t happen much anymore, for this contributor to go see a show on a Wednesday night. And it would not have been without friends in Black Wizard putting me on the guest list. I got to the show late because of traffic and deciding upon which pub…
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Mokomokia + more at the the Mansion in Kingston
Live show at the Mansion in Kingston featuring Mokomokia from Peterborough and some local Kingston acts Well, there’s no better way to spend a Friday evening than going to a local pub or bar to see some good live music, hang with some long time friends, and possibly have a few beverages if you are so inclined. These…
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Briefcasefest: Saturday, 21 May 2016
Gabe Hugh’s review of Briefcasefest 2016 held at Toronto’s Coalition So, it’s the Victoria long weekend again and for those of you getting ready to spend it in the comforts of Kensington Market, either going to see some sights, shopping or getting a drink and grub – be forewarned that you may hear some interesting sounds…
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Interview: Jesse Matthewson from KEN mode
Last October, Hellbound’s Gabe Hugh had the chance to talk to Jesse Matthewson from KEN mode at their tour stop in Kingston, Ontario. Here, finally, is the Q&A that emerged from that encounter. Hellbound: You guys are currently on the “Huge Success” tour. What are some essential dining and foods that are always part of…
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Interview: Tom Remigio, vocalist of Panzerfaust and Inertia employee
Inertia Entertainment marked its 20th anniversary with a celebratory show, held at Toronto’s Opera House on February 27, 2016. Inertia employee Tom Remigio was there for the birthday party but as vocalist of Canadian “black metal fundamentalists” Panzerfaust he was there to perform as well. Hellbound contributor Gabe Hughes had a chance to ask Remigio a…
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20 Years of Inertia Entertainment
It’s not everyday that a company like Inertia Entertainment celebrates a milestone like this. What better way to celebrate 20 years in the business than by putting on a massive show? Inertia is an important entertainment brand for Ontario – the heavy metal scene in particular – as Inertia brings music from all different genres, bands and countries…
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Black Wizard – New Waste
It’s not everyday you have the opportunity to listen to music that’s straight from the heart, fun and by musicians that wear their influences on their sleeves. But that’s just what this four piece from Vancouver are all about. The band includes Adam Grant (vocals/guitar), Eugene Parkomenko (drums), Evan Joel (bass) and Danny Stokes (guitar)…
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Year-in-review 2015: Gabe Hugh
As another year draws to a close, we metalheads tend to take time to reflect on what the year in metal meant to us, and prepare our various lists of what was great, what sucked, and everything in between. This year we decided to get a little more up close and personal with Team Hellbound,…