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Versus The Nothing – Black Gloves EP (2011)

Release Date: Jul 19, 2011

Adding to Loud / Metal / Hard Rock Radio Charts – 2011

Contacts: PR Rep – Jon Asher – ashermedia@gmail.com

Radio Promotions – Barbara Pavone – radiotrackingashermedia@gmail.com

Booking Agency: SIN Agency – Website: www.sinagency.ca – Agent: Leanne Harrison leanne@sinagency.ca  Ph: 403-863-5100

Assistant: Morgan Parker morgan@sinagency.ca

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Buy Links:    Bandcamp |  iTunes | CD Baby

Killer (Live)

Let It All Come Down (Music Video)

        Mask of Pretension  (Music Video)

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“If Versus The Nothing keeps making music of this caliber, they will surely be around for a long, long time.  One thing is left that needs to happen, ASAP.  Someone needs to sign these guys really quickly.  They are just absolutely amazing and this is the kind of CD that will put a smile on your face all day long, and into the night!!!” – RockOverAmerica.com

“If you’re a fan of alternative metal,… catch Versus the Nothing” – The Georgia Straight (Vancouver)

“Give yourself a little pre-show preview and check out the video for “Let It All Come Down” on YouTube. Guarantee you the song will get stuck in your head.” – Vue Weekly (Edmonton)

“Vancouver rockers show that you can indeed be versus nothing.” – HOUR (Montreal)

“Their onstage show is tight and energetic with raging guitars and powerful vocals.” – St. Albert Gazette (St. Albert, AB)

“As talented musicians and storytellers go this new discovery for myself would make an excellent addition to any Canadian Tour.” – WeLoveMetal.com

“Make sure to check them out before they start playing massive stadiums.  Its only a matter of time.”  – WeLoveMetal.com

“One of Vancouver’s best young rock acts emerging on the local scene…Keep your eyes on these boys. They’re going for the top!” – Shuwap News – (Salmon Arm, BC)

“Versus the Nothing dive down deep and surface with driving melodic magic.” Teasouth.com

“Versus The Nothing’s music takes the listener on an epic journey.” Emurg.com

1. Killer
2. Excuse Me
3. River
4. Invisible Asylum

Release Date:        July 19, 2011
Label:                      Self Release
Distribution:         Self Release
UPC Code #:          885767528024
All songs performed & written by: Versus The Nothing
Tracks #1, #2 Mixed by: Mike Fraser
Tracks #3, #4 Mixed by:    Jay Evjen
Producer:    Jay Evjen
Mastered by: Chris Potter
Single released: Killer
Album Artwork: Jason Scannell & Cloe Windus

Shared Stage w/

• Hinder
• Sloan
• Thornley
• Faber Drive
• Art Of Dying
• Die Mannequin
• Ill Scarlett
• Ten Second Epic
• State of Shock
• The Stanfields
• Danial Wesley
• Burning Borders
• Bison B.C
• The Veer Union
• Ninjaspy
• We The Undersigned

Tours & Fests
• 2011 – May – August – Cannon Ball Tour Canadian Tour
• 2011 – March – Feb – Killer USA Tour
• 2010 – Oct – Dec-Black Gloves Canadian Tour
• 2010 – Feb – May – VTN Canadian Tour
• 2010 – Youthfest – Surrey, BC
• 2010 – Battle Groundz BMX Festival  – Edmonton, AB
• 2010 – Vancouver Island Music Festival
• 2009 – Sept – Oct – West Coast Tour
• 2009 – Western Canadian Music Awards Festival  – Brandon, MB
• 2009 – Whistler Telus Ski & Snowboard Festival  – Pontiac Stage
• 2008 – Whistler Telus Ski & Snowboard Festival – Pontiac Stage
• 2008 – North American Diesel Performance – Edmonton, AB
• 2008 – Cram Jam Festival – Surrey, BC
• 2007 – North American Diesel Performance – Edmonton, AB

Music Placements

Video Games:

• 2010 – “Let It All Come Down” featured on SEGA® Europe Ltd.  sound track for Vancouver 2010™ – the Official Video Game of the Olympic Winter Games.
• 2009 – “Into You” featured on Tom Green’s movie Shred – Ride or be Ridden, a major motion picture starring Tom Green.
• 2008 – “Bleed the Ocean” selected for Mazda’s new online video game at Mazda’s micro site www.dashboardrock.ca

Extreme Videos:

• 2009 – Big Sky X-treme Snowmobiling Productions Helena Montana Thunderstruck 8 DVD tracks from “Let it all Come Down” included on the “Thunderstruck 8 DVD“:
- “Bleed the Ocean”
- “Cause I Wished”
- “Let me it all Come Down”
- “One More Time”
- “Quiet But Effective”
- “We Won’t Go”
- “When the Day Comes”

(L-R -Jay – Bass |Jake – Drums, Vox|Chris – Guitar, Vox|Ross – Lead Vocals|Ande – Guitar, Vox – (Photo Credit by Suzanne Sagmeister)

VERSUS THE NOTHING, a hard rock band from Vancouver BC features heavy guitars, powerful melodic vocals, and an infamous energetic live show. The group is carving out a name for themselves through extensive touring, and have built a loyal and growing fan base across Canada and the United States with their blend of post-punk infused grunge rock.

“Everything you want is on the other side of fear. Fear is something that stops you from achieving or pushing forward against the odds. VERSUS THE NOTHING stands for fighting adversity, doing what you love and overcoming what seems impossible”.

VERSUS THE NOTHING released their debut album “Let It All Come Down” which hit the airwaves in Canada and the US as winners in 2008 Fox Seeds radio contest. In addition to song placement with Mazda, a Tom Green featured film and the Official 2010 Olympic video game for X-box and PS3 the album received praise from critics and fans alike.

After logging over 150,000 Km’s of touring experience playing some of the most legendary venues including Whiskey a Go-Go and The Commodore Ballroom, with some of the biggest names in rock amongst them Hinder and the Art of Dying. Continuously grinding through the elements of the cold Canadian winters and sweltering hot American summers living & breathing their music. VERSUS THE NOTHING released their much anticipated Black Gloves EP on July 19, 2011 which saw them working with industry heavy weight Mike Fraser, known for his work with AC/DC and Metallica.

“We wanted to release The Black Gloves EP as a tease to our upcoming sophomore album. We have been living the ups and downs of being a touring rock n roll band. We eat, drink and almost die doing what we love. Our upcoming release is laced with those life experiences on the road”.

Non-stop touring and a tireless work ethic have transformed Vancouver’s VERSUS THE NOTHING into one of the new rock acts to emerge out of Canada. Their goal is a modest one, one that reflects the true essence and sincerity of their music; to get on the road, tour non-stop, and be heard by as many people as possible.

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