Canadian progressive metal band, Mandroid Echostar, has unleashed a gripping video for a brand new single, “Paladin”. The band has also announced they’ve inked deals with Distort Entertainment/Fontana North in Canada to release their debut, full-length record in 2016. Fans can download the new track for free at this location. Additional details about the album are forthcoming.
 
Watch the new video for “Paladin” below:

 
Hailing from Guelph, ON, Mandroid Echostar is a six-piece progressive metal tour de force comprised of Stephen Richards (guitar), Sam Pattison (guitar), Michael Ciccia (vocals), James Krul (guitar/vocals), Matt Huber-Kidby (drums) and Adam Richards (bass). The band wields an unprecedented level of skill and their unique combination of melodic alternative rock and technical heavy metal has sparked feverish excitement in the heavy rock scene.
 
After their formation in 2010, Mandroid Echostar quickly made a name for themselves throughout North America with tours/shows with Megadeth, Every Time I Die, Protest The Hero, Intervals, The Kindred and more and two stellar releases, 2012’s self-titled EP and 2013’s crowd funded Citadels EP, which received rave reviews from critics.
 
In 2016 the band will take their sound to new heights with their full-length record. Details will unfold in the following months, but for now fans can get a taste of what’s to come with their hard-hitting new single “Paladin”.
 
“”Paladin” pushes boundaries on both ends of the scale for us, delivering high energy heavy riffs and subtle melodies,” says vocalist Michael Ciccia. “This song represents one of many steps into new terrain on our upcoming record.”
 
For their upcoming record the band has partnered with Distort Entertainment/Fontana North to release the album in Canada.
 
“We are beyond stoked to be a part of the distort/Fontana family,” adds Ciccia. “Distort is/was the home to some of our favourite bands and to be part of that lineage is an absolute honour for us. We are very excited to see what the future holds being a part of such an incredible label here in Canada.”
 
Mandroid Echostar just kicked off a Canadian tour this week that includes dates with fellow Canuck metalheads Protest The Hero. The band is booked by United Talent Agency (Dan Rozenblum) in the US. Dates are listed below.

November
5 - Calgary, AB - The Gateway SAIT (with Protest The Hero)
6 - Calgary, AB - The Gateway SAIT (with Protest The Hero)
7 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room (with Protest The Hero)
8 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room (with Protest The Hero)
9 - Red Deer, AB - The Vat
11 - Medicine Hat, AB - Mario’s Pub
12 - Regina, SK - The Owl
13 - Saskatoon, SK - O’Brians Event Centre (with Protest The Hero)
14 - Winnipeg, MB - Garrick Centre (with Protest The Hero)
19 - Quebec City, QC - Salle Multi (with Protest The Hero)
20 - Ottawa, ON - Bronson Centre (with Protest The Hero)
21 - Montreal, QC - Foufounes (with Protest The Hero)
24 - Fredericton, NB - Charlotte Street Arts Center
26 - St. John’s, NL - Rock House (with Protest The Hero)
27 - St. John’s, NL - Rock House (with Protest The Hero)
28 - Halifax, NS - The Marquee (with Protest The Hero)

December
1 - Hamilton, ON - Club Absinthe
2 - Kingston, ON - Overtime
3 - London, ON - London Music Hall (with Protest The Hero)
4 - Toronto, ON - Opera House (with Protest The Hero)
5 - Toronto, ON - Opera House (with Protest The Hero)
6 - Toronto, ON - Mod Club Theatre (with Protest The Hero)

(Photo - Austin Gibson Photography)