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All Else Fails – The Oracle, What Was, Is And Could Have Been

Release Date: August 19, 2011

R.I.Y.L. – Killswitch Engage, In Flames, Alexis On Fire, Cancer Bats, Five Finger Death Punch

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“What is also apparent on this third release is not only the sheer creativity of the group, but also its stone cold knack for writing songs designed to permanently embed in the gray matter…There is just something about the band’s songwriting approach; it seems so darn natural and effortless. On “The Oracle” nothing ever sounds forced, formulaic, or identifiable as anyone but ALL ELSE FAILS. Don’t let this one slip past your radar. “  – Blabbermouth.net

“It would not surprise me in the slightest if you heard this group grace the airwaves from the obscure darkly lit, pubs of Gothenburg to the soundboards of our own local modern rock stations. It seems more than fortunate that these Alberta natives named their album The Oracle because these local talents have clearly seen the future.”  – Edmonton Journal

“A Monster of a Metal Opus” – The Edmonton Journal

“All Else Fails have delivered us a brilliant new album”  – Confront Magazine

“The epic twelve track album [The Oracle] explores their most extraordinary sound to date. Ranging in themes from the apocalypse (‘This World In Flames’, ‘Rebirth’) to drug abuse (‘Fallen’), to religious persecution (‘Monster Eats The Pilot’), to being haunted by the sins of one’s past (‘The House At The End of The World’)” – PureGrainAudio.com

“Obsidian Walls” is a colossal song” – Planet Mosh

“”The Oracle” is a highly addictive journey that captures the listener from start to finish.” – SpazioRock.it (Italy)

“The Oracle is one hell of a powerful album, packed with no end of metal elements, punk edginess and even jazz flourishes . One could make the standard obligatory comparisons to other metal records, but The Oracle defies all traditional categorization. The music is at once darkly visceral and starkly beautiful. In a world of countless “core” clones in the metal scene today, this opus stands out amongst the many. All Else Fails have realized their most compelling yet pulveringing album to date.” – Metalholic Magazine

“For St Albert-based band, All Else Fails, music is not just an end in and of itself, it’s a means to an end. The trio uses its music to ask questions about some of the bigger issues facing the world, without necessarily drawing concrete conclusions. Preferring to provoke debate than provide answers…” – Vue Weekly – Edmonton

“ALL ELSE FAILS is a brand of metal that represents brutality, melody, and freshness that is well captured on The Oracle, What Was, Is And Could Have Been.” WeLoveMetal.com

“…plenty of gems amongst them, including “Twilight Of Mankind,” “Monster Eats The Pilot”, the crushing “Rebirth” and the symphonic/metallic based stand out effort “Obsidian Walls”” – Blistering.com

“All Else Fails have crafted one of the most diverse sounding albums I’ve heard in a while. The Oracle, What Was Is and Could Have Been refuses to be pigeon-holed into a genre, and that’s why it’s great. Rather than sick to a straight formula, All Else Fails branch out into several genres and bring their sound into the fold to produce some incredibly creative songs.” – The Age Of Metal

“When it came down to the track list at hand, I can point a few starlets that mesmerized me. I recommend on “This World In Flames”, both electric and acoustic, bone crushing “Rebirth” and “Obsidian Walls”, “Fallen” was a great treat even though it was lyrically heavy, and I even found the last parody “Robots!!! KOLTG” as cool. In addition to the names of the hits, I urge to take a deep listen to the rest while trying to notice the strong connection between the musical diversities and the strong lyrical sense. ALL ELSE FAILS did more than a fine job on those creations.” – Metal-Temple.com

“The band, out of St. Albert, AB. plays music which brings together classical, progressive and metal elements, to create an orchestral approach to hard driving music” – Yorkton This Week

“An uncompromising metal album the way they don’t make them anymore” – The Sound Check

“These guys are wickedly awesome. Both shows last year, the guys tore it up. The CD always finds it’s way to the car on those long trips. If you weren’t at their last few shows, make a point to come out to this one. You won’t be disappointed.” – Baycore.net post by Jolt Entertainment

Video:

        Video Press Kit                    This World in Flames (Live)

The Carrion Throne (Live)             Indie Guitars Endorsement

Fallen – Music Video (2007)

Shared Stage w/

Fear Factory
City of Fire
3 Inches of Blood
Threat Signal
Decapitated
Suffocation
Cancer Bats

Past Festivals & Tours
2011 – Boonstock (Headliner)
2011 – Metal Fest 2011 (Edmonton
2010 – Indie Week
2010 – Cross Canada Oracle Tour
2010 – Metal Mountain Fest
2010 – Western Canada Tour
2009 – Cross Canada Tour
2009 – Black Harvest Fest
2009 – Niagra Music Fest
2009 – Vans Warp Tour
2007/08/09 – BandRanch
2008 – Deathfest

Awards Nominations

2011 – Nominated  “Artist to Watch” – Edmonton Music Awards
Endorsements

Indie Guitars
Knucklehead Guitar Strings
Suicidal Bride Clothing Co.

BIO:    L-R – Tom Wolf – Drums    |    Barrett Klesko – Lead Vocals / Guitar   |   Seedy Mitchell – Bass/Backing Vocals   |   Mike Sands – Guitar (Photo Credit – Tyler Branston) [Download - AEF - Press Photo]

      Socially conscious, lyrically poetic, rife with apocalyptic symbolism; All Else Fails is poised to take our world by storm. Playing an aggressively dark blend of Punk, Metal, and Rock, this well established Edmonton based band breaks the traditional ideals of their genre by producing music infused with experimental elements, incorporating Classical music, Electronica influenced synth lines, and spoken word sampling. This is metal for a new audience, one that’s ready for what’s beyond the ordinary.

Their inspired high-energy live show sets them apart from their peers, often drawing comparisons to The Holly Springs Disaster and Killswitch Engage.

The band’s unique sound has won them acclamation and fans from across Canada and around the globe. Using intricate guitar riffs and meaningful lyrics delivered with powerful vocals, they draw their listeners in, and then blast them with full frontal force!

The band has played with major touring acts such as Fear Factory, City of Fire, 3 Inches of Blood, Threat Signal, Decapitated, Suffocation, and Arise & Ruin, as well as earning a spot playing the Ernie Ball stage on the 2009 Vans Warped Tour that featured Bad Religion, Alexisonfire, NOFX, Devil Wears Prada, Underoath, and more.

On the local circuit via their indie label Suicidal Bride Records, All Else Fails frequently shares the stage with some of Canada’s top touring indie acts such as Ninjaspy, Endast, Quartered, Stella, Dead Jesus, Fattooth, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Submerge the Sky, Without Mercy, and more.

AEF have several tours under their belt including a 2009 Cross Canada tour, western Canada in June of 2010, and coast to coast Canadian tour again in September of 2010 which saw them placed on not just one showcase at Indie Week in Toronto, but so impressing organizers of the event that they received an invitation to play a second showcase that week.

2011 is a year full of promise for the band with an aggressive plan to increase touring, building on the wave of new fans that were created on previous tours, as well as new recordings and a music video. All Else Fails will be reaching beyond borders this year, ready to set the world in flames!

Discography

Album Title: Against The Darkening Sky
Release Date: December 5, 2009
Label: Suicidal Bride Records
Distribution: iTunes, CD Baby

All songs written & performed by: All Else Fails
Produced by: Barrett Klesko
Mixed by: Bill Kennedy, Kevin Hoskins, Barrett Klesko
Mastered by: Andy Krehm

1. Cataclysm
2. Devil at the Crossroads
3. Act IV
4. Chapter 1
5. Blood Roses and Blackened Eyes
6. The Rain Song
7. Seven
8. Darkest Night
9. When White Met Trash
10. The Carrion Throne
11. The Beautiful Ones are not yet Written
12. Eyes of the Martyr
13. The Weight of the World