On April 7th, a tribute show will be held in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario at The Canadian Nightclub for WOODS OF YPRES frontman/founder David Gold, who was killed in a road traffic accident on December 21st, 2011. Organizer Rich Moreland has issued details for the upcoming event:

"We are proud to announce the first annual Ypres Metal Fest, which will also double as a tribute show for the late and dearly missed David Gold, frontman of Woods Of Ypres. Celebrating the release of what many are calling his finest work - Woods V: Grey Skies & Electric Light, as well as celebrating the life of David and the impact he has undeniably made on many, many people.

This fest is a very personal matter for me, his family and for all of the performers involved - there are some really amazing things in store for this night. Bringing this festival to fruition was something David and I had discussed on many occasions, and I felt that after his untimely passing, it was just the right thing to do. Please join us for an incredible evening of performances and tributes that will not soon be forgotten.

We also have an incredibly special performance coming from two members of Woods Of Ypres. Guitarist Joel Violette and Drummer Rae Amitay will be teaming up for an acoustic set of Woods material. There are potentially more acts TBA, and tickets will on sale by the end of this week. Locations will be announced. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Gold family to help cover the expenses of David's final arrangements, and to support the annual David Gold Music Scholarship made available to Sault College students."

The show will feature performances by

KITTIE

NOVEMBER'S DOOM

HALLOWS DIE

GYPSY CHIEF GOLIATH

WOLVEN ANCESTRY

THE BEAR HUNTERS

REDUNDANT

SHIT LIVER

GARDEN OF BEDLAM

THE VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE

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Rob Cranny from Northern Storm Records and Mark Howitt from Archaic North Entertainment recently announced a tribute album in memory of Gold. Participating acts (with chosen songs) include:

KITTIE - 'Everything I Touch Turns To Gold (Then Coal)'

THE GOV' AND FRIENDS - 'Intro: The Looming Of Dust In The Dark'

ROB CRANNY - 'Suicide Cargoload'

DETS - 'A Meeting Time And Place' *

AMARANTH - 'Allure Of The Earth'

ARAWN - 'our Ontario Town Is A Burial Ground'

ERIK VILARDO AND STEFFAN ST-HILARIUS - 'You Were The Light'

PAGAN RITUAL - 'Shams Of Optimism' *

ECLIPSE ETERNAL - 'Crossing The 45th Parallel' *

BEGOTTEN - 'The Sea Of Immeasurable Loss'

EMPYREAN PLAGUE - 'Shedding The Deadwood'

ROK KODBA - 'The Sun Was In My Eyes Pt 2'

(* = tentative)

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