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0 H.M.M.A.C. Newsletter – April 2012 – Canuck Metal United

April 15, 2012
by Asher
· H.M.M.A.C.

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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 welcome our newest member Richard Gaggi of Blacktooth Entertainment as Events Coordinator for the Province of Ontario.

H.M.M.A.C. would like to congratulate Winnipeg’s KEN mode for their Juno Award win for Metal Album of The Year.

Bands Nominated were the following:

Anvil (The End/Sony) – Juggernaut of Justice

Cauldron (Earache/eOne) – Burning Fortune

Devin Townsend Project (HevyDevy/eOne) –

Deconstruction

Fuck The Facts (Relapse/eOne) – Die Miserable

KEN mode (Profound Lore/Sonic Unyon/F>A>B) – Venerable

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Awesome Interview with the women of H.M.M.A.C. Jenny DuHaime, Michelle Ayoub and Barbara Pavone and Canada Arts Connect Magazine.

Check it out here

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H.M.M.A.C. and Loudtrax.com will be presenting Canuck Metal Volume 2 in the coming weeks. We would like to thank all the bands who submitted their tracks. We can’t promise all will be selected for this next compilation as we were overwhelmed by the initiative of so many to send us their metal tunes, but will consider them for Canuck Metal Vol. 3 to be released this fall.

Free download of Canuck Metal Vol.1 is currently available at the following link here. Promo code = HMMAC

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Congrats to Simon Chatteleyn – lucky winner for the ANVIL Ticket for their May 23rd show at Underworld (251 Ste.-Catherine E.) in Montreal, QC.

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Fivebyfive Records, based in Sudbury, ON and now headed by Marty DePietro is becoming completely independent. They have just signed Brooklyn’s (N.Y.) “As Judgement Day Approaches”, bringing their roster to 20 bands around the world and growing.

www.reverbnation.com/label/fivebyfiverecords

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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.

All Else Fails – New Music Video – Obsidian Walls – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ4PZuzQq_g

Crimson Shadows – signs to Spread the Metal Records (Free Download – Beyond the Mountain Wasteland)

Fatality – New Music Video – Monstrous – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDUWk5j-Mfk

Forbidden Sin

Miley Cyrus Got Fisted

Retaliatory Daeth Consumption

Tribune – New Music Video – The Succubus – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra41BsGtxUs

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Need a Music Video?

Check out these video companies

Ax Media Studios (Toronto) – http://www.axmediastudios.ca/

FadeBack Studios United (Edmonton) – https://www.facebook.com/FadeBackStudiosUnited

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Great Two Part Video Interview by Montreal’s CJLO 1690 AM – Burnt Offerings with Legendary Drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, Heaven & Hell, Black Sabbath)

Part 1 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13JqOsAshlg

Part 2 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsDDHM7b7gk

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WOODS OF YPRES – Footage From David Gold Tribute Show In Toronto Online – http://www.bravewords.com/news/181345

www.woodsofypres.ca

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Google Play – New way for bands to sell their music – https://play.google.com/about/

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Events

Hold The Date: April 29^th, 2012 at the Jello Martini Bar, 151 Ontario East, Montreal, QC

Kovago Voice Studio Cabaret is a FUNDRAISER for Dr. Kovago’s Voice Studio and to help showcase her students. As part of our Continuing Music Education Mandate, H.M.M.A.C. is helping Dr. Andrea Kovago promote the event, acquire prizes or certificates for the silent auction and door prizes.

For more information on Kovago Voice Studio, to purchase tickets to the event or to donate to the silent auction table , please feel free to visit her site at: www.kovagovoicestudio.com or call 514.507.2999

ANNIHILATOR AND AGGRESSOR TEAM UP FOR EXCLUSIVE ONE OFF SHOW IN OTTAWA – April 18 – http://goodmorningmetal.blogspot.ca/2012/03/annihilator-and-aggressor-team-up-for.html

Derelict – Deamon – Nephelium – The Unborn Dead – May 4th @ Hard Luck Bar – https://www.facebook.com/events/103977863068749/

WEST OF HELL w/CRIMSON SHADOWS, REDEEMER + MORE – May 12th @ HARD LUCK – https://www.facebook.com/events/199308960184237/

Archaic North is sponsoring the Negura Bunget tour with Wolven Ancestry.
For More Info – https://www.facebook.com/events/267557059934315/

Spread The Metal Festival (Fundraiser for Heart & Stroke Foundation) – headliner is Kataklysm – http://www.facebook.com/events/190001607777740/

Armstrong Metalfest – https://www.facebook.com/armstrongmetalfest

NXNE 2012 – Toronto, ON, June 11-17, 2012, info@nxne.com, www.nxne.com

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About HMMAC: HMMAC 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.

Canadian Metal News

Bravewords.com

Concert Listings

Toronto

Zed Listings

Inertia Entertianment

Blacktooth Entertainment

Montreal

Vancouver

Trampled Under Hoof Productions

Calgary

Edmonton

Winnipeg

Ottawa

Black Widow Promotions

Hammer Smashed

Spectra Sonic

Regina / Saskatoon

Sask Metal

Zandra Productions

East Coast Canada (Halifax, Fredericton, Moncton)

The Mega Phone

Atlantic Canada Rocks

Canadian Labels

Diminished Fifth Records

Booking Agents

United Metal Bookings

SIN Agency

Galy Booking

Solaris Booking

Grant Deadlines

(Money$$$)

FACTOR Tour Support
May 24, August 23, November 29

FACTOR Showcase Support
May 3, July 19, October 11

FACTOR Juried Sound Recording and Demo Grants
June 28, November 1

CIRAA Groundbreaker Grant
10th of each month

SOCAN Foundation

Canada Council for the Arts – Travel Grant s

World Vision Artist Associate Program

0 Alex Zubair of Nephelium On Witchfinder Radio CILU 102.7fm (Thunder Bay, ON)

April 14, 2012
by Asher
· Nephelium

An interview with Alex Zubair of Nephelium about the release of their album ‘Coils of Entropy’ as well as moving from Dubai to Toronto. The interview was done for CanKnuckle Tracks, part of Witchfinder Radio, which airs on CILU 102.7fm (or http://www.luradio.ca) in Thunder Bay every Tuesday from 10pm-1am. The show focuses solely on independent, Canadian, loud rock.

0 Calgary Journal Interview w/ Canadian band Versus The Nothing playing in Calgary April 13th

April 13, 2012
by Asher
· Versus The Nothing

http://www.calgaryjournal.ca/index.php/calgarytech/an-evening-out/872-canadian-band-versus-the-nothing-playing-in-calgary

0 Ottawa’s Project Mars Rocks To Raise Funds For Multiple Sclerosis Research – April 21st

April 12, 2012
by Asher
· Project Mars

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Ottawa’s Project Mars Rocks To Raise Funds For Multiple Sclerosis Research – April 21st

Hailing from Ottawa, ON, alt rockers Project Mars are back with a vengeance to unleash their most powerful material to date into the musical landscape while simultaneously lending their talents to help a worthy cause.

On April 21st at The Flixx in Aylmer, QC (situated just on the outskirts of Ottawa), the band along with a contingent of support from Ottawa and the surrounding area’s music community will be holding a fundraising awareness show for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada following a recent diagnosis that hit close to home with Project Mars.

“We wanted to support the MS society, first off because it affects us on a personal level and secondly we realized that with our album being released, it is a great tool to promote awareness and raise funds. Through previous fundraising efforts, we’ve already risen over $2,000 and as a band will be participating in the Walk For MS in Ottawa on April 29th. We hope to give back to the MS society for our whole careers in music and beyond so that we can help find a cure for this terrible condition.” commented vocalist guitarist Ron Henry.

Single Stream – Don’t Hold Back – http://youtu.be/jRt-GgEJzQ0

Video – Hey (Live) – http://youtu.be/5rr3ech_L_w

Show Details: Saturday, April 21, 2012

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/323661344359006/

Venue: The Flixx, 51 Court Street, Aymler, QC

Time: 5PM-3AM

Cost / Donation: $10

Age Limit: 18+

Band Line Up: Project Mars w/ Broken Down, Innerpiece, Riding Shotgun, Dirty Beloved, Brave The Third, Scarecrowz, P.L.D.M, Jay Coyle, Mosquitos, Sam Mouchet, Mutes

About: What began as some plain good ol’ banter on the job between three coworkers at a restaurant, soon became prog rock band Sound Addiction, morphed into a power trio and eventually evolved into alt rock band now know as Project Mars.

After purchasing all the necessary gear to record a debut album, tackling the learning curve that followed and playing a number of successful shows, a mix of unforeseen factors led to the dissolution of Project Mars a year later. But not too long after that is when, in 2010, a reunion between high school friends Jason Connolly (Guitars/Vocals) and Ron Henry (Vocals/Guitars) resulted in the beginning of the resurrection of Project Mars.

Now, Project Mars is gearing up to release its debut full-length album, Don’t Hold Back, in September 2012. With the title track an ode to the band’s former bassist who left to join the Canadian army, the record deals with everything from war and politics to more personal struggles.

Packed with in-your-face rock and tons of attitude from track to track, Don’t Hold Back’s first mission is to kick listeners’ asses and its second is to help raise awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis research, following a recent diagnosis that hit close to home.

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-project-mars/

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0 RockMusicCritic.com – Review – Tribune – Elder Lore / The Dark Arts

April 12, 2012
by Asher
· Tribune

http://rockmusiccritic.com/album-reviews/tribune-elder-lore-the-dark-arts/

0 Tribune # 18 on Top 30 CKCU 93.1FM (Ottawa)

April 12, 2012
by Asher
· Tribune

http://cod.ckcufm.com/charts/2012-14.html

0 The Rabid Whole Offer Free Download “Future” From Upcoming Album

April 11, 2012
by Asher
· The Rabid Whole

TheRabidWhole.com | Facebook | Reverbnation | Twitter

Youtube | Myspace | Last.fm | Vampire Freaks | iTunes

The Rabid Whole Offer Free Download “Future” From Upcoming Album

Electro alt rockers The Rabid Whole – aka Toronto’s 21st century, high-energy, orgasmic-punch-in-the-face-and-leave-you-wanting-more-rock band – and online music Bible PureGrainAudio are pleased to announce a free download of the band’s brand spankin’ new song “Future” off their soon to be released album, Refuge.

Faster than you can even say “Free Download,” head on over to PureGrainAudio.com to grab a copy “Future” and get a taste of what’s to come on May 1st when The Rabid Whole will release Refuge on Boonsdale Records, which was produced by Karl Schubach (Misery Signals, Solace), mixed by Dave Ogilvie (Jakalope, Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson) and mastered by Noah Mintz (Broken Social Scene, Death From Above 1979).

“The new album is an obvious shift in direction/sound/subject matter… we have settled more into our own sound and the themes of the album are easy to relate to, the energy is up, the drumming is more intense, the guitars are louder, soft parts are softer and the electronics are much more noticeable,” says vocalist / guitarist Andreas Weiss. “The Rabid Whole is providing an exit, an honest and refreshing alternative to the bullshit we’ve been fed and it’s noticeable. Anyone that hears what we’ve come up with is hopefully going to have a hard time ignoring it.”

“Refuge”

1. Future
2. Metro
3. Corporate
4. New System
5. Serenity Falls
6. Solution
7. Rhythmic Reflection
8. Stargazer
9. Delusion
10. Refuge

Show Dates:

April 27, 2012 – Bovine Sex Club – Toronto, ON (CD RELEASE SHOW) w/ Raised Emotionally Dead + Ogenix

May 25, 2012 – Cafe Chaos, Montreal, QC w/Ogenix

May 26, 2012 – Le Magog, Sherbrooke, QC w/Ogenix

Music Video – “All The Same” from the album Autraumaton (2009) (Synthetic Sounds) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKgx7u9Piqg

About:

There’s something to be said for fate in the music world. One moment you’re left with the skeleton of a band, unsure when you’ll be able to follow your calling again, the next you’ve got a whole new line-up, a brand new home, a stronger, more defined sound and are recording with some of the biggest names in the industry. This is the tale of The Rabid Whole.

Disenchanted with playing in bands whose music was unchallenging and run of the mill, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Andreas Weiss set out to remedy his predicament. Purchasing an arsenal of music and noise-making gadgets, he began writing songs for his own band’s 2009 debut album, Autramaton.

Recruiting musicians along the way, the first incarnation of The Rabid Whole was solidified, releasing their first album and touring Canada, sharing the stage with the likes of The Birthday Massacre, Econoline Crush, Hinder, Apoptygma Berzerk, and 16Volt.

But that’s when things began to take a turn. Following the departure of several band members, Weiss decided to leave his hometown of Regina, SK behind, taking a leap of faith and moving to Toronto, ON along with guitarist and founding member George Radutu.

Through some lucky online ads, he discovered drummer JJ Tartaglia and bass guitarist Oscar Anesetti while a Christmas trip back home to Regina put him face-to-face with Chalsey Noelle, a friend of a friend looking for a new career path after quitting her job. Wouldn’t you know it – Noelle was a talented keyboardist and vocalist.

Now, the new and improved Rabid Whole is set to release their second album, Refuge, on May 1, 2012. A direct reflection of the emotional and external changes of Weiss’ journey, the album deals with relatable themes.

“I sold my house, quit my engineering consultant job and moved…We were starting from square one again, but with more uncertainties than ever and weren’t sure when we would even have a full band again. Part of the writing had begun randomly scattered over the past couple of years, but the majority came right after the move. I set up the studio in the basement of my house and got to work. I didn’t leave the house for two months and wrote from the moment I’d wake up until I’d fall asleep,” says Weiss.

Recorded and produced by Karl Schubach (Misery Signals, Solace), mixed by Dave Ogilvie (Jakalope, Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson) and mastered by Noah Mintz (Broken Social Scene, Death From Above 1979), the finished product delivers rock and electronic elements pushed to the max, a male and female vocal showdown and, as Weiss puts it, showcases “a 21st century, high-energy, electro alternative, orgasmic-punch-in-the-face-rock band.”

Isn’t it time you fell down the rabid whole?

0 Australia’s ARCANE SAINTS Stream New Single “Never Say Die” + Canadian Tour Dates

April 10, 2012
by Asher
· Arcane Saints

Tour Dates | ArcaneSaints.com | Facebook | Reverbnation

Australia’s ARCANE SAINTS Stream New Single “Never Say Die” + Canadian Tour Dates

Australian grunge rockers ARCANE SAINTS whom will be crossing the Pacific for their first Canadian tour encouraged by Canadian rockers The Trews, have just unleashed their new song “Never Say Die”, which is now streaming at the following link.

“Never Say Die” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh4w-37gmbQ

The band will be touring both Quebec and Ontario from April 21st to April 28th.

“We’re extremely excited to be an Australian band touring Canada for the first time. Having recently opened for The Trews here in Australia they could not speak highly enough about the Canadian rock scene and this inspired us to tour the great north.” commented vocalist/ guitarist Michael John.

With two EPs, frequent commercial radio airplay and an appearance on MTV’s “Up and Coming Bands” documentary behind them in their relatively short career, Arcane Saints are prepping to show the Canucks some great Aussie rock!

Arcane Saints came together when singer/guitarist Michael John (a relative of Iron Maiden founding member Steve Harris), invested his prize money from an international song writing competition and got a one-way ticket to Melbourne, Australia from his home country of New Zealand to form the quartet with bassist Jim Luxford, guitarist Michael “Sheep” Gooding and drummer Sam Sablinskis.

Links:

Free Download – Nervous Breakdown – http://www.arcanesaints.com/music.cfm

Video – Nervous Breakdown – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgyKIujhkac

Video – Reflections – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJLKmEFjfLY

Arcane Saints “IGNITE” Tour Dates:

Facebook Event – http://www.facebook.com/events/206960719382048/

April 21, 2012 – Bar le Scanner – Quebec City, QC

April 23, 2012 – Crobar, QC – Montreal, QC

April 24, 2012 – Spill Coffee Bar – Peterborough, ON

April 27, 2012 – Revolutions – Kingston, ON

April 28, 2012 – Bovine Sex Club – Toronto, ON w/ Darlings of Chelsea, The Dirty Water

For More info: www.ArcaneSaints.com

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-arcane-saints/

0 Metal-Integral.com – Reveiw – Tribune – Elder Lore / The Dark Arts

April 10, 2012
by Asher
· Tribune

http://www.metal-integral.com/en/reviews/3304/tribune/review-elder-lore-the-dark-arts.html

0 TRIBUNE Premiere Music Video “The Succubus” On PureGrain TV

April 9, 2012
by Asher
· Tribune

TRIBUNE Premiere Music Video “The Succubus” On PureGrain TV

TRIBUNE has taken metal to a new level in 2012 with the multi-metal genre blender displayed on their latest album “Elder Lore/The Dark Arts” (released March 20, 2012 via Corpse Corrosion Music). “The Succubus” is the first single from the 8 track beast and PureGrain TV is pleased to present the exclusive world premiere of the new music video. Filmed and directed by Terry Anderson and Tribune, the clip shows the band’s lighter side while keeping it heavy.

To view the video please visit the following link – http://puregrainaudio.com/videos/tribune-the-succubus-music-video-exclusive-world-premiere

The album stream – http://tribune.bandcamp.com

Single Stream – “The Succubus” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE1AcBwq_t4

Free Download – “The Succubus” – http://www.reverbnation.com/tribunemetal

Original artwork by Ryan O’Shea.
Art production by: Steve Kwasniewski

Track listing:

1. It Came From The Swamps…

2. The Succubus

3. Chemistry Arrives

4. The Warrior Mentality

5. Below

6. We, The Black

7. Man On The Outside

8. The World’s Greatest Cynic

Tribune will be on tour in April in the USA along with Canadian dates to be announced soon.

Tour Dates

(facebook event – http://www.facebook.com/events/384022274946757/)

April 12, 2012 –The Fun House – Seattle, WA

April 13, 2012 – Plan B – Portland, OR

April14, 2012 – The Black Forest – Eugene, OR

April 18, 2012 – On The Y – Sacramento, CA

April 21, 2012 – Cheyenne Saloon – Las Vegas, NV

April 23, 2012 – UB’s – Mesa, AZ

April 26, 2012 – Zombies – San Antonio, TX

April 27, 2012 – O’Riley’s – Dallas, TX

April 28, 2012 – Sam’s Lounge – Jackson, MS

May 4, 2012 – Pick Wick Pub – Poughkeepsie, NY

May 6, 2012 – Bogie’s – Albany, NY

About: A band of friends and brothers, the five members behind Tribune have been together since 2004, making it their mission to create challenging yet accessible metal. With an EP and demo behind them, the music has become both heavier and more melodic from release to release and now, Tribune is set to unleash its latest album, Elder Lore/The Dark Arts, showcasing the raw sound that captures the band in its natural live element.

Mixing thrash / progressive rock metal with melodic vocals, the album will feature new material along with classic fan favorites. “We want people to be impacted by the vision, effort and creativity put in to make a new and unique style that is genre defying,” said the members collectively when asked what they hope listeners will take away from Elder Lore/The Dark Arts.

Genre defying. Accessible. Iconoclastic. This can only be Tribune.

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