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0 GREY CUP FEST – NOV 24 – Winnipeg’s Prairie Hip Hop ABSTRACT ARTFORM Performs At The Adrenaline Zone @ Nathan Phillips Square

November 16, 2012
by Asher
· Abstract Artform

GREY CUP FEST – NOV 24 – Winnipeg’s Prairie Hip Hop ABSTRACT ARTFORM Performs At The Adrenaline Zone @ Nathan Phillips Square

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, November 24

Set Time: 3:30PM (Outdoors + FREE for the public)

Location: MBNA Adrenaline Zone @ Nathan Philips Square (Queen St West at Bay St) – Google Maps

The Adrenaline Zone at Nathan Phillips Square is THE place for your extreme adventure seeker. Anchoring the activity is the Toronto Sun Zip Line, which at 725 feet is the tallest urban zip line in North America! Thrill junkies can fly between the iconic towers of City Hall, landing at the tip of Queen Street and stick around for top-notch live music acts, completely free to the public. An obstacle course led by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces is guaranteed to work up an appetite, and fans can refuel at theHigh Octane Food Zone where trained chefs will be paired with culinary students to create some amazing and unique delicacies.

Toronto just get can’t enough of Winnipeg’s fuse masters of Prairie-inspired hip-hop and funk Abstract Artform, after performing multiple showcases at Indie Week last month in October, they have been invited back to the Canadian Hip Hop capital to perform at the Grey Cup Festival during the 100th Grey Cup weekend after winning the #1 placement in the Urban genre of Intel Canada Superstars competition for their track ‘As The Crow Flies’ from the forthcoming release.

“We’re excited and honored to be playing at the Grey Cup festival this year. We want to also thank Ourstage for the opportunity and thank everyone for being so supportive of our Intel Canada Superstars win.” comments vocalist/ frontman Shea Malcolmson.

Intel® Canada Superstars Finals info can be found at the following link – http://canadasuperstars2012.ourstage.com/artists/TMDLHBRULLLJ

Promo Video: As The Crow Flies – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PoM j3RLO2Q

In the last three years on the scene Abstract Artform have already topped !earshot hip-hop college radio charts, landed on the Top 25 Hip Hop charts on CMJ in the USA and have been selected as semi-finalists from over 16,000 entries in ISC 2011 for their song “Things Ain’t What They Used to Be” in the R&B/hip-hop category.

Set to release their new album “As The Crow Flies” produced by Juno nominated producer Fresh Kils on Ol Roy Records, which features collaborations with Juno nominated rapper D-Sisive, TIMA award nominee Blackboltt on the song BAMF, blues/roots artist Rambling Dan Frechette and cuts from Uncle Fester.

Music VIDEOS

Summer in the City ft. Doodlebug (of Digable Planets) (http://youtu.be/XfsnHkWnNmM)

I Am Canadian (http://youtu.be/N6f8C-mDc9g)

Abstract Artform ft. Jurassic 5 – Bring It Back (http://youtu.be/vZPDsZsHiiQ)

In Studio Performance at Winnpeg’s Streetz FM 104.7 (http://youtu.be/ZF9g8Y_mQgQ)

0 Anthem Rockers PROJECT MARS Offer Free Download ‘Hey!’ + Show Dates

November 16, 2012
by Asher
· Project Mars

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Anthem Rockers PROJECT MARS Offer Free Download ‘Hey!’ + Show Dates

(L-R)- Adam Gauvin : Bass guitar/Back up Vocals | Ron Henry : Vocals/Guitars | Jason Connolly : Guitars/Vocals | Mars Juarez : Drums/Back up Vocals

Canadian rockers Project Mars are proud to offer fans a FREE download of their extremely catchy anthem track ‘Hey!’ exclusively on PuregrainAudio.com at the following link below.

FREE DOWNLOAD of the title track on Puregrainaudio.com – http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/project-mars-hey-free-download

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

The band released their debut EP ‘Don’t Hold Back’ last month in October with their first single and title track from the EP, 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.

The EP is now streaming and available for purchase at the following links.

Bandcamp – http://projectmars.bandcamp.com

Soundcloud – http://soundcloud.com/project-mars/sets/project-mars-dont-hold-back/

1. Push’N (2:46)
2. I Can Change (3:00)
3. Right To Know (3:22
4. Hey! (3:04)
5. Break Down (The Walls) (3:34)
6. Don’t Hold Back (4:16)

Show Dates

November 30, 2012 – La Brass – Aylmer, QC w/ Naymlis Believer, Les Mosquitos Show Details

For more info on Projects Mars please follow them on their Facebookfanpage and Twitter.

About:

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.

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 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 EP, Don’t Hold Back, in October 2012. With the title track an ode to the band’s former bassist who left to join the 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.

0 RoughEdge – Review – Project Mars – Don’t Hold Back

November 15, 2012
by Asher
· Project Mars

http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/p/projectmars.htm

0 HeavyHardMetalMania – Adrenechrome: Melt your fucking face with Hideous Appetites

November 15, 2012
by Asher
· Adrenechrome

http://www.heavyhardmetalmania.net/2012/11/adrenechrome-melt-your-fucking-face.html

0 Nov 29 – Toronto – Blacktooth Presents: Grammy-Nominated American Comedy Rockers GREEN JELLY, FATALITY, ADRENECHROME

November 15, 2012
by Asher
· Adrenechrome · Blacktooth Entertainment

Nov 29 – Toronto – Blacktooth Presents: Grammy-Nominated American Comedy Rockers GREEN JELLY, FATALITY, ADRENECHROME

Blacktooth Entertainment,Darker Side of Light and The Governor’s Ballpresent the self-proclaimed worst band in the world, Grammy-nominated American comedy rockersGreen Jellÿ(pronounced “Jell-O”). After years of kicking ass and taking names, being banned from venues across the country due to unforgettable and over-the-top stage performances, Green Jellÿ are now back, three decades since their inception, hitting the road on theirJetset 2012 Tour.

Joined by Toronto party thrashersFatality and heavy metal monstersAdrenechrome, Green Jellÿ will be burning up and tearing down the Hard Luck Bar (772 Dundas W.) on Thursday, November 29.

Originally named Green Jellö, the band was forced to change its name due to legal pressure from the owners of the Jell-O trademark, Kraft Foods. Not one to be swayed by authority too easily, Green Jellÿ changed the spelling of its name, but not its pronunciation. Originally founded by Bill Manspeaker and Joe Cannizzaro, the band’s name was suggested by a friend, as lime-flavored Jell-O has often been dubbed the worst Jell-O flavor of all.

Show Details:

Date: Thursday, November 29, 2012

Venue: Hard Luck Bar, 772 Dundas St. West

Doors: 8pm – 19+

Cost: $15

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/271390602963567/

GREEN JELLŸ
http://www.facebook.com/greenjellosuxx
http://www.greenjellosuxx.com/

FATALITY
www.facebook.com/fatalitythrash

ADRENECHROME
http://www.facebook.com/Adrenechrome

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www.facebook.com/BlacktoothEntertainment

www.darkersideoflight.com
www.thegovernorsball.com
www.facebook.com/HardLuckBar

0 Dec 2 – Montreal – Grammy-Nominated Comedy Rockers GREEN JELLY, Ol’ School Johnny, Fallstaf, The Superstitions

November 15, 2012
by Asher
· Dungeon Works Productions

Dec 2 – Montreal – Grammy-Nominated Comedy Rockers GREEN JELLY, Ol’ School Johnny, Fallstaf, The Superstitions

Dungeonworks Productions present the self-proclaimed worst band in the world, Grammy-nominated American comedy rockers Green Jellÿ(pronounced “Jell-O”). After years of kicking ass and taking names, being banned from venues across the country due to unforgettable and over-the-top stage performances, Green Jellÿare now back, three decades since their inception, hitting the road on their Jetset 2012 Tour.

Joined by rockers OL’ SCHOOL JOHNNY , brass metallers FALLSTAF and metal punk fusers THE SUPERSTITIONS, Green Jellÿ will be burning up and tearing down the Piranha Bar on Sunday, December 2nd.

Originally named Green Jellö, the band was forced to change its name due to legal pressure from the owners of the Jell-O trademark, Kraft Foods. Not one to be swayed by authority too easily,Green Jellÿ changed the spelling of its name, but not its pronunciation. Originally founded by Bill Manspeaker andJoe Cannizzaro, the band’s name was suggested by a friend, as lime-flavored Jell-O has often been dubbed the worst Jell-O flavor of all.

Show Details:

Date: Sunday, December 2, 2012

Venue: Piranha Bar, 680 Ste-Catherine Ouest

Doors: 8pm – 18+

Cost: $15 Adv. $20 Door

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/130654243750449/

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OL’ SCHOOL JOHNNY
www.myspace.com/osjrock

FALLSTAF
www.reverbnation.com/fallstaf

THE SUPERSTITIONS
www.reverbnation.com/thesuperstitions

billets disponibles bientôt:
tickets available soon at:

www.admission.com, Boutique Labyrinthe, Profusion MetalStore

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HMMAC –http://www.facebook.com/HMMACANADA
Belle Gueule
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Revolutionary Longboards

0 PSYCHOSTICK Posts Spread The Holiday Hate! Promo Video For ‘Santa’s An Asshole Tour’ + FREE Download of XMAS Album ‘The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride’

November 15, 2012
by Asher
· Psychostick

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EPK | Press Photo

Buy Links: Psychostick Store | Bandcamp | iTunes

PSYCHOSTICK Posts Spread The Holiday Hate! Promo Video For ‘Santa’s An Asshole Tour’ + FREE Download of XMAS Album ‘The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride’

(L- R) – Alex “Shmalex” Dontre – Drums | Rob “Rawrb” Kersey – Vocals | Matty J “Moose” – Bass | Josh “The J” Key – Guitar

The originators of humorcore, Phoenix, AZ’s Psychostick, are asking fans to help spread the holiday hate as they have posted a new promo video in support of their upcoming ‘Santa’s An Asshole Tour’, which can be viewed at the following link below.

Santa’s An Asshole Tour 2012: Help Psychostick Spread the Holiday Hate! (please feel free to repost on social media)

Due to the overwhelming demand, they are taking their infamous Christmas album, “The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride,” back on the road again along with offering it as a FREE download for fans till the end of Thanksgiving at the following link below.

FREE DOWNLOAD – ‘The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride’ – http://psychostick.myshopify.com/collections/music/products/the-flesh-eating-rollerskate-holiday-joyride-cd

Cynical and humorous throughout – what else did you expect? – the album is meant as an outlet for people who get tired of hearing the same Christmas songs over and over again to the point they begin hating the entire holiday. As the band puts it, “It’s a cynical jab to the overly commercialized holiday season.” It also just so happens to possibly be the band’s heaviest record to date.

Having completed Holiday Hate Tours 1, 2, and 3 and always being asked for more – although they strictly refuse to play any of these songs unless it’s holiday time, so people really should stop asking – Psychostick will be doing it all once again this holiday season, hitting the road in November and December, bringing classics like “Jingle Bell Metal” and “Jolly Old Sadist” back to the stage.

Time to rejoice! But not too much.

Latest release – ‘Space Vampires VS Zombie Dinosaurs in 3-D’ – http://psychostick.bandcamp.com/album/space-vampires-vs-zombie-dinosaurs-in-3-d

Music Videos

Because Boobs! – http://youtu.be/dcYlytyuKsc

Political Bum – http://youtu.be/DNZj2RrrkfI

Beer – http://youtu.be/O-jOEAufDQ4 – over 4 million views

Girl Directions – http://youtu.be/U5_HhqcbF_0

BIO:

Most high school friends can’t even stand to look at each other once school’s out, but in the case of vocalist Rob “Rawrb” Kersey and guitarist Josh “The J” Key, they decided to spend even more time together after graduation.

Harnessing their crazy sense of humor and love of all things metal, they joined forces with drummer Alex “Shmalex” Dontre and bassist Matty J “Moose” to create Pyschostick, a band they’ve coined as humorcore. With hilarious lyrics, heavy riffs, notorious stage antics and high-energy performances, the band has caused millions of laughs around the world and hundreds of mosh pits across the US, often simultaneously, since its birth in Phoenix, AZ in 2000.

Almost 100 percent do-it-yourself, Psychostick never strays from its signature sound, a combination of heavy music Chimaira, Machine Head and Hatebreed would be proud of and wit and humor that would make Tenacious D and Weird Al Yankovic holler with laughter.

With two full-length albums behind them – “We Couldn’t Think of a Title” and “Sandwich” – the band released their latest record, “Space Vampires VS Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D,” in 2011, following it up with a tour with Mushroomhead to add to their total count of 21 nationwide tours that have hit 47 states.

Tour Dates

November 20, 2012 – The Brass Rail – Peoria, IL

November 21, 2012 – Tink’s Rock House – Marion, OH

November 22, 2012 – Phoenix Hill Tavern – Louisville, KY

November 23, 2012 – Victory Sports Bar – Georgetown, OH

November 24, 2012 – McGuffy’s House of Rock – Dayton, OH

November 25, 2012 – Frankies – Toledo, OH

November 27, 2012 – Peabodys – Cleveland, OH

November 28, 2012 – Bada Brew – Crest Hill, IL

November 29, 2012 The Yellow Bird – Fort Wayne, IN

November 30, 2012 – Uli’s Haus of Rock – Lansing, MI

December 1, 2012 – Raks Sportsbar – Jackson, MI

December 2, 2012 – New York New York – Chesterfield, MI (Detroit)

December 3, 2012 – The Frequency – Madison, WI

December 4, 2012 – The Warehouse – La Crosse, WI

December 6, 2012 – Another Hole In the Wall – Steger, IL

December 7, 2012 – Bar 3 – Rockford, IL

December 8, 2012 – House of Bricks – Des Moines, IA

December 9, 2012 – Gabe’s – Iowa City, IA

December 11, 2012 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN

December 12, 2012 – Nestor Tavern – Fargo, ND

December 13, 2012 – O.N.E. – Mandan, ND

December 14, 2012 – Boonies – Sioux Falls, SD

December 15, 2012 – Tremors – St. Joseph, MO

1 TITANS EVE Comments On Success of Blankfest Vancouver Helping City’s Homeless

November 14, 2012
by Asher
· Titans Eve

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TITANS EVE Comments On Success of Blankfest Vancouver Helping City’s Homeless

“The first annual Blankfest blanketed the city of Vancouver on November 10th to help those in need raising awareness, clothing and funds for Covenant House.”

L-R – Jesse Hord – Bass/Backing Vocals | Brian Gamblin – Lead Vocals / Guitar | Casey Ory – Drums | Kyle Gamblin – Vocals/Guitar – (Photo Credit : Shimon Karmel)

When asked to headline the first annual Blankfest Vancouver, there were no second thoughts from Titans Eve as they were honoured to help a worthy cause for the city’s street youth and shelter Covenant House, plus they were excited to play their first show since returning from their European tour with Arch Enemy.

The thrashers shared the stage this past Saturday, on November 10th at The Railway Club alongside 11 other rock and metal bands from across British Columbia and Alberta, which included Matt Blais, Kathy Frank, Mad Young Darlings, The Deadwax Collective, Handsome Distraction, Cry of Silence, The Mighty One, Open Air, The Coalition, Versus The Nothing and Thorntyr. The event was able to raise over $1000 and 200 clothing items for city’s homeless.

“Blankfest was a total success. Every band was totally fantastic and the cause was inspiring! Titans Eve is proud to help Vancouver the greatest city in the world out by helping its homeless stay warm in the coming winter months. Thank you very much for supporting Vancouver!” comments vocalist / guitarist Brian Gamblin.

About: Covenant House, founded in 1997 is a non-profit organization that offers a clear exit from life on the street to youth aged 16 – 24. They make this possible through a carefully designed Continuum of Care including a daily drop-in, a 54 bed crisis shelter, transitional housing, relapse prevention and life-skills training.

Each day young people come to them damaged from the abuses of their past, desperately needing love and guidance. Over the next year more than 1,500 homeless young people will come to Covenant House Vancouver and take the first steps in creating a better life for themselves by reaching out and saying, “Can you help me?”… and together they can.

If you would like to help please call (604) 638-GIFT (4438) or visit www.covenanthousebc.org.

100 Words on Covenant House.pdf – http://fburls.com/65-4zO15vwj

Covenant House Overview.pdf – http://fburls.com/35-Cwkrfugw

Covenant House Poster – Love Hope.pdf – http://fburls.com/51-NXBi8dmj

In additional news, the band posted live video from their tour date in Paris at the following links.

Road To Ruin (Live – Paris, France) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08ivf7hrb78

Divided We Fall (Live – Paris, France) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOgRQ3lXb-U

For more info on Titans Eve please visit their official website www.TitansEve.com or follow them on their Facebook fanpage and Twitter @titanseve.

About: Titans Eve released sophomore album ‘Life Apocalypse’ earlier this summer. It was recorded by Sacha Laskow of Divinity at Perfect Fifth Studios in Calgary, AB and produced by Titans Eve to follow up to last year’s debut album ‘The Divine Equal’ that was named ‘Album of the Month’ (Sept 2011) by Metal Hammer Germany and conquered the #7 on the Top 20 of 2011 Canadian Loud Charts.

Earlier this summer, the band opened for KORN and toured Canada with Anvil and Kill Devil Hill, the new band that features legendary drummer Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, DIO, Heaven & Hell) and bassist Rex Brown (Pantera, Down) in support of ‘Life Apocalypse’.

A FREE download of their single ‘Destined To Die’ is available at the following link:

http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/titans-eve-destined-to-die-free-download

Album Stream Links:

http://titanseve.bandcamp.com/album/life-apocalypse

http://soundcloud.com/titanseve/sets/life-apocalypse/

Track Listing

1. Overcast (1:08)
2. Destined To Die (3:09)
3. Road To Ruin (4:17)
4. The Abyss (4:22)
5. Descension (Instrumental) (0:29)
6. Life Apocalypse (4:47)
7. A Wound That Never Heals (Instrumental) (3:28)
8. Hollow Gods (4:43)
9. Divided We Fall (2:41)
10. Frozen In Time (5:05)
11. The Void (3:54)

0 STONE IRIS (rock,reggae, blues and soul band) Announce Show Dates in Edmonton (Nov 23) & Calgary (Dec 15)

November 14, 2012
by Asher
· Stone Iris

STONE IRIS (rock,reggae, blues and soul band) Announce Show Dates in Edmonton (Nov 23) & Calgary (Dec 15)

Live Line Up – from left to right – Juice E Jensen (Percussion) | Ryan Ast (Bass) | Jeff Burwash (Drums) | El Niven (Vocals/ Guitar)| Garrett Niven (Vocals/ Guitar) – Photo Credit – Brad Shaw – Roadeyes Photography

Stone Iris, the rock, reggae, blues and soul band that say may be the long lost love children of James Brown, are proud to announce their upcoming shows in their hometown of Edmonton on November 23 and Calgary on December 15.

The groove masters recently released their latest EP ‘Illuminations’, (their seventh in four years) and recently returned from their cross Canada and USA tour in promotion of the release.

With song writing that is laid-back but has propulsive grooves, Stone Iris are able to create a mood that feels nostalgic and promising to let you know that the best times are on their way. Their new EP builds off their previous releases, 2011 twin-EPs The Boo Box and Serene Machine, the 2010 Silhouettes EP and 2008 debut Ezperanza, by revealing a band that is at once more assured and more expansive than it’s ever been.

Show Dates

November 23, 2012 -The Pawn Shop – Edmonton, AB w/ Heaviside, Big City Supreme, Thompson Highway – Show Details

December 15, 2012 – Studio 37 – Calgary, AB – w/ Open Air + more – Show Details

Single Stream – Hide & Seek

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_8iIGj737I

http://soundcloud.com/stoneiris/hide-and-seek

EP – Stream – Illuminations

http://soundcloud.com/stoneiris/sets/illuminations-ep/

Recorded with Stew Kirkwood at Sound Extractor Studio, Illuminations captures Stone Iris as they’re starting to truly come into their own. It all began as Monzmeg, a basement project in the Calgary home of brothers, songwriters and guitarists Garret and El Niven. Stone Iris didn’t fully begin to take shape until they recruited drummer Jeff Burwash, who had been banging the skins with blues outfit Straight Jacket before he was even legally allowed in bars. It was the move to Edmonton to attend Grant MacEwan’s music program that solidified the group, though, first with the addition of Regina-born and Grant Mac-trained bassist Ryan Ast (ex-Without an End), and then adding Trail, BC-bred percussionist Juice Jensen in early 2010. in 2011, keyboard player Stephen Robinson and vocalist Kari James joined the ranks of the band, completing what is the current roster of Stone Iris.

Blending their disparate musical backgrounds–everything from hooky pop music to sun bleached reggae to hip-hop and rap–the influence of seven minds has created a mature sound that isn’t easy to pin down, but is very easy to love.

EP Details:

Illuminations – EP (2012)

1. Hide and Seek
2. Blood Clot Sunrise
3. Wicked Start
4. Palm Bay Blues
5. New End

Album Credits:
All Songs by Stone Iris
Label: Kamelcorn
Distribution: Kamelcorn
UPC Code: 885767448520
Mixed by: Stew Kirkwood
Mastered by: Stew Kirkwood
Single Released: Hide and Seek
Available on: iTunes

Videos

Stone Iris – Live In The RV – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkVfp_iR-Rs

Balcony TV Performance – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtM1yOQbUAk

Stone Iris – I Am Autumn – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7MnwU8o-7E