TRENCH (Calgary, AB)

In a world where conformity reigns supreme, Trench stands defiant and unapologetic, daring to carve their own path through the music scene. With their unforgettably distinct and refreshing approach to metal music, they’ve crafted a sound that’s as bold as it is brooding, refusing to adhere to anyone’s expectations but their own. Completing their first full-length record for New Damage Records, ’Between Inverted Worlds’ is a grand display of epic ballads, the signature groove-landen electronic nu-metal Trench is best known for, and delivers an assault of back-to- back merciless tracks to sink your teeth into. With features from Johannes of Cult of Luna, Andrew Neufeld of Comeback Kid, Kyle Ball of WAKE, and Dallas Green and Matt Kelly from City And Colour, Trench presents their most focused, diverse, and mature body of work to date. “Between Inverted Worlds” positions itself between the darkness and the light, skillfully holding both worlds in tension for all to see.

PUTRID BREW (Okanagan Valley, BC)

Putrid Brew are a metallic hardcore band from British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. For over 15 years, they’ve brought a raw, unrelenting presence to stages across the Pacific Northwest and Alberta. Whether playing dingy basement shows or sharing the stage with legends like The Misfits, Agnostic Front, Comeback Kid, and No Warning, their performances remain uncompromising. With appearances at underground staples like Rainfest, Armstrong Metal Fest, and Wild Rose Hardcore Fest, Putrid Brew have built a reputation for delivering unforgettable moments and providing the perfect soundtrack to reprehensible meathead behaviour.

TOTAL ISOLATION (Winfield, BC)

Winfield dads off their rocker again.