Canadian-based Diminished Fifth Records have compiled a new compilation called The Music of Artisanship & War: Volume I showcasing the finest metal from the Canadian Maritimes. Says founder/president Josh Hogan: "This album will showcase the talent of bands from across the Atlantic Provinces and will be a great representation of the variety of heavy music this region has to offer. Volume I will only be the beginning as the label will continue releasing volumes of The Music of Artisanship & War (annually or semi-annually) and it will also broaden its scope and begin working with more bands on their future endeavors."

The Music Of Artisanship & War: Volume I features the following tracklisting: TERRATOMB - 'Windtears', GALLACTUS - 'Iron Bridge', THE ORCHID'S CURSE - 'Goodbye Is When The Casket Closes', CHARA - 'Woman Is A Danger Cat', GOOD LOOKIN' OUT - 'Taking it Back', HELLACAUST - 'Forsaken Rapture', PARIAH - 'We Will Remember', ATHYMIA - 'Needle N' Thread', DISCHORD - 'NukeFace', WAR PONY - 'I Want To Love Death Forever', BOUND IN HUMAN FLESH - 'Again I Kill', LEGIONS OF CHOAS - 'One Thousand Kills', LAID TO WASTE - 'The Severed', IN PURGATORY - 'Eater Of Nightmares', HUGE - 'Pity Parade', STRONG HOLLOW - 'Bullshit', RUSTED DAWN - 'Waking Streets'.

For more information head to www.diminishedfifthrecords.com.