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Hey Metal Heads!
Welcome to our headbanging newsletter. We’re glad to hear from all of you and proud to bring Canadian Metal from across the provinces and territories to you.
In the news from H.M.M.A.C.
H.M.M.A.C. would like to THANK the following TRADE TABLE EXHIBITORS for their contribution to our very first NETWORKING PARTY held on August 21st, 2012 at PIRANHA BAR in MONTREAL.
It was great to see the metal community come together and help one another support and push the metal to the front line.
CultMontreal.com Review – http://cultmontreal.com/2012/08/how-to-get-ahead-in-heavy-metal/
THE EXHIBITORS
Kill Devil Hill – http://www.killdevilhillmusic.com
Dungeonworks Productions –https://www.facebook.com/groups/105887138551
Hollow (band) – http://www.myspace.com/hollowcanada
Spelldown (band) – http://www.spelldown.net
Silver Wings Studios – http://www.swstudios.ca
Christian Donaldson (producer), Garage Studio –http://www.myspace.com/chris_production
Virus Productions- http://www.myspace.com/virusproductions
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CANADA DAY in MONTREAL was EXTREME with H.M.M.A.C.’s & DungeonWorks Productions INSANELY AWESOME GUITAR BATTLE held at CAFE CHAOS.
Two battles were afoot. Competing was a number of LIVE GUITARISTS and AIR GUITARISTS.
Live Guitar Contest Champions:
1st place: David Gagné of Hollow (WINNER of an Electric Godin Redline 3).
2nd place: Manuel Iradian of Demise of the Crown took 2nd place (2 tickets to Scorpions and ARCHAMBAULT gift certificate)
3rd place: Dave Evangelista of Chainsaw Armageddon (2 tickets to Kill Devil Hill)
The AIR GUITAR champion:
Armen Apekian of Ashes of Eden (an all Canadian Toque filled with 2 tickets to Scorpions, an Archambault gift certificate as well as gift items from MAYFAIR MUSIC PUBLICATIONS).
Thank you to all our SPONSORS (GODIN GUITARS, ARCHAMBAULT, DUNGEONWORKS PRODUCTIONS, MAYFAIR MUSIC PUBLICATIONS) for contributing to this event as well as all the amazing and talented participants.
We look forward to seeing and hearing you all play again at our next GUITAR EXTRAVAGANZA COMPETITION.
Special thanks to Toronto’s
http://www.myspace.com/crimsonshadowsbandand Montreal’s
http://www.reverbnation.com/inhalethefirefor Metalling it out with us!
Check out these spotlighted bands.
If you are an artist or member of a group and would like to be featured in our spotlight, please send us your band’s information, as well as any relevant links (Myspace, music video, etc) so we may showcase your work in our newsletters and our Youtube channel.
Creepin Daisy – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Creepin-Daisy/101902669854922
Demisery – https://www.facebook.com/Demisery
Harbringer – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvc4h8Q7OoA
Back Sabbath – https://www.facebook.com/BackSabbath
Upon Your Grave – https://www.facebook.com/UponYourGrave
Kemilon –https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kemilon/93542324544
Automan – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2TUcvFzbz8
Power Slaves – http://www.powerslaves.net/
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Great Articles To Read!
Mobile apps becoming part of the main stream music scene
http://culturebomb.net/2012/08/14/mobile-apps-becoming-part-of-the-main-stream-music-scene/
Reasons Why Local Artists Don’t Get Signed
http://www.thelowryagency.com/2011/11/19/reasons-why-local-artists-dont-get-signed/
Universal-EMI Merger Approved By Canadian Regulators
Trente minutes avec Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio, Heaven and Hell, Kill Devil Hill)
Live Music Producer – Tom Jackson Do’s and Don’ts for Live Performances.
http://tomjacksonproductions.com/category/tom-onstage/
CD Baby’s Ultimate Youtube Guide For Musicians
http://links.mkt1524.com/servlet/SignUpForm?f=809049
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Ondes Chocs Radio Interview with H.M.M.A.C. member Jon Asher on Music Publicity
http://soundcloud.com/daverouleau/capsule-ondes-chocs-35-1er
https://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs
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H.M.M.A.C. and Loudtrax.com unleash Canuck Metal Volume 2.
Download link – http://www.loudtrax.com/canuckmetal2/
Promo Code= HMMAC
Track Listing:
Arapacis – End of The Line
Crisis Kings – Glutton
Forbidden Sin – Man Down
Hollow – Sunriser
Hymnosis – How Dare You
Makaria – Spire
Nephelium – Merciless Annihilation
Project Mars – Don’t Hold Back
Sanktuary – Raise The Flag
New Jacobin Club – My Smile
The Void – If Ya Can’t Beat ‘Em (Detour ‘Em)
Trainwreck Architect – Dream Pariah
Tribune – The Succubus
Wolven Ancestry – The Animistic Awakening
Free download of Canuck Metal Vol.1 is still available for a limited time at the following link here. Promo code = HMMAC
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Need a Music Video?
Check out these video companies
FadeBack Studios United (Edmonton)
Need Recording Services?
Dreamsound Studio (Hamilton, Ontario) Contact: Chris Rhodes dreamsound [AT] sympatico.ca
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CANADIAN TOURS
Hanzel Und Gretyl – Sept 4-7
Nightwish – Sept 19-20
Accept – Sept 10-12
Epica – Oct 29-31
Events
Sept 7 – Montreal, QC – Katacombes – Hanzel Und Gretyl
Sept 7 – London, ON – August Burns Red, Of Mice & Men
Sept 8 – Oshawa, ON – The Atria – Mortor, Dead 3 Days
Sept 8 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar – Armed and Hammered, Skullians
Sept 8 – Vancouver, BC – Joe’s Apartment – Thorntyr, The Pit
Sept 9 – Ottawa, ON – Maverick’s – Kreator, Swallow The Sun
Sept 11 – Vancouver, BC – The Roxy – Celestial Ruin
Sept 14 – Oakville, ON – Frosh Mosh 2012
Sept 14 – Toronto, ON – Bovine – The Rabid Whole, Nanochrist, Ogenix
Sept 15 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House – Obituary
Sept 15 – Sherbrooke, QC – Bar Le Magog – Blinded By Faith, Insurrection, Mythosis
Sept 16 – Montreal, QC – La Sala Rossa – Obey The Brave
Sept 16 – London, ON – We Came As Romans, Abandon All Ships
Sept 19 – Toronto, ON – Opera House – Devin Townsend, Katatonia, Paradise Lost
Sept 20 – Toronto, ON – Sound Academy – Nightwish, Kamelot
Sept 21 – Brantford, ON – Live & Loud 4 Chi
Sept 22 – Montreal, QC – Katacombes – Towards Darkness, Lavagoat
Sept 22 – Montreal, QC – Cafe Chaos – Vital Remains, Panzerfaust
Sept 26 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw – Nylithia, Scythia, Terrifier
Sept 28 – Montreal, QC – Katacombes – Power Slaves
Sept 28 -29 – Calgary, AB – Noctis V Metal Fest & Conference
Sept 29 – Woodstock Funfest III – Woodstock, ON
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About: H.M.M.A.C. is dedicated to supporting established and upcoming talent in the Heavy Metal genre and its subgenres and promoting the overall practice of music. The Association will also help with promotional tour support, informing its members of grant support and new and upcoming information concerning the ever evolving music industry of today. We will be representing our Association through Trade Shows, Conferences and Seminars, and our own events.
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