Heavy NFLD Fest 2024 Official Playlist

You’ve all heard about this year’s edition of Heavy NFLD Fest taking place between July 19th to 21st in Corner Brook and St. John’s, along with the announcement that Nova Scotian acts Helsreach, Thousand Knives, and Fear and Filth are headlining the whole affair. But have you actually listened to these bands yet?

Well, fear not! Yours truly has compiled a specially curated playlist of the best of the best tracks that each of these three Maritime outfits has to offer, and it’s live on our channel right now! Head over to the Heavy NFLD YouTube channel and give it a listen.

~ Akhenaten

Thousand Knives, Helsreach, Fear and Filth Announce Summer 2024 ‘Smoke the Rock’ Tour

Halifax hardcore outfits Thousand Knives and Helsreach as well as Cape Breton powerviolence group Fear and Filth have announced an East Coast tour centered around the upcoming Heavy NFLD Fest 2024. The bands will be performing at a preliminary show in Halifax on July 17th before making their way to the island of Newfoundland for several shows between Corner Brook and St. John’s.

The dates are as follows:

  • Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 @ Stillwell Brewery – Halifax, Nova Scotia (Wet / Dry)
  • Friday, July 19th, 2024 @ Retro Arcade and Sports Bar – Corner Brook, Newfoundland (All Ages)
  • Friday, July 19th, 2024 @ Retro Arcade and Sports Bar – Corner Brook, Newfoundland (19+)
  • Saturday, July 20th, 2024 @ The Rockhouse – St. John’s, Newfoundland (19+)
  • Sunday, July 21st, 2024 @ Pavlov’s Electric Verandah – St. John’s, Newfoundland (All Ages)

~ Akhenaten

Heavy NFLD Fest 2024 Band Announcements: Thousand Knives, Helsreach, Fear and Filth

The first round of band announcements for this year’s edition of Heavy NFLD Fest is here! We’re proud to bring you three touring acts from our neighbours in Nova Scotia to the island in 2024. Coming to you from Alba Nuadh are the hardcore / metalcore outfit Thousand Knives from Halifax, the death / thrash metal-infused hardcore outfit Helsreach, also from Halifax, and the powerviolence quartet Fear and Filth, hailing from Cape Breton.

Along with this announcement we’re happy to bring you a reveal of which shows are happening where. On Friday, July 19th, there will be an all ages show as well as a 19+ bar show at Retro Arcade and Sports Bar in Corner Brook. That same night we’ll be having a 19+ bar show at The Rockhouse featuring a slew of local metal outfits. On Saturday, July 20th, the touring bands from Nova Scotia will be performing at The Rockhouse supported by local hardcore and powerviolence acts. Following that up on Sunday, July 21st, we’re going to have an all day all ages bonanza at Pavlov’s Electric Verandah.

Stay tuned as more announcements for which local bands will be taking part in this year’s fest, and follow the Heavy NFLD Fest Instagram (@heavynfldfest) to stay up to date with announcements as they roll out!

~ Akhenaten

The Order of the Precious Blood Reveal Posters and Lineup Announcements for Remaining Tour Dates

Photo Credit: Ritche Perez

St. John’s blackened / experimental hardcore outfit The Order of the Precious Blood has revealed the posters and full lineup announcements for the remaining three gigs of their upcoming Maritime tour at the end of April.

On April 26th the band will be in Miramichi, New Brunswick performing at The Shred Shed alongside Moncton death metal / grindcore outfit Ibex and Miramichi local hardcore punks Ten Dollar Meat Bags.

On April 27th the band will be in Moncton, New Brunswick at Xeroz Arcade Bar and will be joined once again by Ibex as well as stoner punks Yhorm from Sussex, New Brunswick.

On April 28th the band will be in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia at The Bitten Moon Pub alongside Breakneck, Great Value, and Nova Scotia powerviolence / hardcore outfit Fear and Filth.

The posters for these remaining gigs are below:

~ Akhenaten