Sandveiss

SANDVEISS is a Heavy Rock band from Quebec City that came to life in 2011. Their music is heavy yet also melodic. Their influences range from Black Sabbath, Kyuss, Tool, Mastodon etc. The band's first album “Scream Queen” came out in 2013. In the Summer of 2015, SANDVEISS played notably at the FEQ (Plains of Abraham), opening act for High on Fire and Megadeth, and at Heavy Montreal to a very receptive crowd. Next Autumn, their album “Scream Queen” won “Heavy Album of the Year” at the GAMIQ awards. In 2016, they released a 7” EP vinyl “Save Us All” (also nominated at the GAMIQ awards). That paved the way to a tour in Sweden, where they played shows at the “Live at Heart” festival in Örebro. After some changes and a long successful writing process, SANDVEISS returned in 2019 with their 2nd full release called “Saboteur”. The year after that, they released Sandveiss Bloody Sandveiss, a tribute to Black Sabbath. A third album, “Standing in the Fire”, will be released on October 11, 2024. Through this album, SANDVEISS tackles themes such as division, growing polarization, and the toxicity of social media, which they perceive as a reflection of a sick society. The result is a powerful and sincere album, blending musical intensity with lyrical depth.

The band consists of Luc Bourgeois (lead vocals, guitar) Shawn Rice (back vocals, guitar), Maxime Moisan (bass), and Dominic Gaumond (drumkit). 

Sons of Arrakis

Sons of Arrakis (SOA) is a Montreal-based band formed in June 2019, drawing inspiration from Frank Herbert's Dune novels. Their unique sound, described as Melange Rock and Cinematographic Sci-Fi Rock, has captured the attention of audiences and critics alike.

Their debut album, Volume I, released in July 2022, quickly rose to the number 1 spot on the Doom Chart and secured the number 8 position in the year-end recap. Following this success, SOA embarked on the Interprovincial Wormhole Tour with AAWKS in early 2023, captivating audiences across Ontario. They continued their momentum with the Orbiting the Void Tour alongside Pharm in Quebec, showcasing their powerful live performances.

In October 2023, the band expanded their reach with a tour in Mexico, coinciding with La Dia de Los Muertos, further broadening their international appeal. In March 2024, Sons of Arrakis joined forces with Salem’s Bend for The Great Scattering Tour, a journey through Québec and Ontario that reconnected them with their growing fanbase.

The band's much-anticipated second album, Volume II, was released in June 2024. It quickly climbed to the number 3 spot on the Doom Chart in July 2024 and received widespread critical acclaim for its atmospheric depth, powerful storytelling, and intricate compositions.