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0 Yell! Magazine – The Misfires Celebrate College Life With “Macro Cunt” [VIDEO]
0 Daily Rock Quebec – Critique – Kill Matilda @ les Katacombes, 04.04.2014
0 Watch Video! MIRE Performing On Global TV Montreal Morning Show; New Album ‘Inward/Outward’; New Music Video ‘Limitless Pt. 2’
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R.I.Y.L. = Tool, Deftones, A Perfect Circle, Isis, Dredg, Soen, Moist, Porcupine Tree, Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against The Machine, Audio Slave, Pink Floyd
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EPK | Press Photo | Album Cover Download | Album Lyrics Download
Watch Video! MIRE Performing On Global TV Montreal Morning Show; New Album ‘Inward/Outward’; New Music Video ‘Limitless Pt. 2’
L-R – Dave Massicotte: Guitar & Vocals | | Robbie O’Brien : Bass| Stephane Boileau: Drums | J.P. LaChapelle: Lead Vocals | Bruno Chouinard: Guitar & Keys (Photo Credit: Carl Lessard)
Montreal, QC’s MIRE performed on Global TV Montreal’s Morning Show earlier today (April 7th). Watch the video below of their interview and acoustic song performance of ‘Limitless Pt. 2’.
Metal Monday – http://globalnews.ca/video/1254567/metal-monday
MIRE officially released their new album ‘Inward/Outward’ on March 18th to follow up their 2010 self titled EP. Two year’s in the making, the album is based on the band’s personal experiences ranging from the study of cognitive science to a military stint in Afghanistan. The album’s 10 tracks marry a sonic wall of loud heavy yet strong melodic progressive rock metal that is winning fans and media over with comparisons of being named heirs to the Tool and a perfect band for fans of Karnivool, A Perfect Circle, Dead Letter Circus, Deftones and ISIS(media reviews below).
Vocalist JP LaChapelle comments on the release:
“Interpreted through our fingers, tongued and toe tips, this album which we’ve been working on for 2 years at totally different points in our lives, demonstrates the fan of emotions of 5 individuals’ experience. The craft is the loom into which our soil-tending, sun-vising and pest-warding efforts bear fruit. Love for the fate of man and the anger to defend it. Overwhelmed with a sense of innate creativity, we all curb our nature to the structures put in place for our short lives; whether building an enterprise, community or institution of any kind. MIRE’s decided to make music. Filtered as pure as possible, our passion rendered this product. Our maiden album expresses the plight of an impeached animal nature, faced with the philosophy of man’s fate run through questionable funnels. Throughout our creative process, we’ve experienced different stages and shed skins. The 5 colors we shine combine through the prism of ‘Inward Outward’ to produce the first of MIRE’s own hues. Being able to walk one’s own path is its own reward and we five musicians feel incredibly fortunate to have seized the chance to create this album. That’s what we celebrate every time we hear it. SHARE”
The album is now available as PAY WHAT YOU WANT on the band’s bandcamp here and iTunes.
Music Video – ‘Limitless Pt. 2’ – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQnqLxFv5oM
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“…newcomers Mire should be considered the heirs to the Tool throne with their latest record, Inward Outward is about as close to Tool as you can get without being Tool. Musically and sonically, Mire are spot-on with the psychedelic metal we’ve all become so accustomed to and you’re guaranteed to zone out listening to the record.” – The Front Row Report
“With Inward:Outward, MIRE has formed a soundscape that flows between mellow moods and mental turbulence, using the whole spectrum of sound as its playground. It is emotional, striking, and addictively wonderful. You would be doing yourself a disservice not to, at the very least, download the free tracks offered by this promising young group.” – Barry Adkins – Target Audience Magazine
“If you’re a fan of Tool, Karnivool, A Perfect Circle, Dead Letter Circus, and similar sounding bands, then you should be pointing your ears towards Montreal, QC band Mire” – Bloody Disgusting
“While the world waits for the forthcoming Tool album (and we’ve been waiting a LONG time), everyone should do themselves a favor and grab a copy of Inward/Outward. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.” – Sea of Tranquility
“…a sophisticated style with fundamental guitars and classy quality vocals.” – Metal Temple
“This is an album of incredibly impressive music that is both haunting and uplifting in equal measure. The soaring audio landscapes are multi-layered, and the experience of listening to this album is a real emotional journey. It perfectly combines aggressive chunky guitars, melodic piano, and moments of all out angst and aggression. This is an album of hypnotizing prog-metal that just gets better with each and every listen. If you’re a fan of progressive rock / metal, this is highly recommended! Score: 9.0 out of 10″ – All About The Rock
“Fans of bands like Tool, A Perfect Circle, Deftones and Porcupine Tree should feel right at home listening to this quintet out of Montreal QC…I think MIRE is a band to keep your eyes and ears on, and I look forward to seeing their territory grow.” – Rock Revolt Magazine
“I adore this album and have now had it on three times and heard new bits that make me go ‘Ahhh!’ in satisfaction each time. Definitely one to buy, and definitely a band to watch out for.” – Wyrd Ways Rock Show Review
Track Listing: Inward/Outward
1. Complex (7:18)
2. Tyrannicide (5:33)
3. Limitless (Pt. 1) (3:47)
4. Limitless (Pt. 2) (3:22) [Free Download Soundcloud] [Free Download Bandcamp]
5. Convolution (1:23)
6. Beast and The Machine (5:53)
7. Catalan Atlas (5:05)
8. Mantra Cymatic (1:51)
9. Open Circle (5:42)
10. Upheaval (1:19)
Total Length: 41:17
Upcoming Show Dates:
April 12 – Montreal, QC – Café Chaos w/ Antlion
May 13 – Montreal, QC – Pirhana Bar w/ Alley-Cat Traffic, Vilifi (Florida), Blood Rush
For more info, please visit the following links:
http://www.facebook.com/miremusic
https://twitter.com/MireMusicCan
Album Order – http://mire.bandcamp.com/
EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-mire-inward-outward-2014-release-date-march-4-2014/
0 EPK – Double Experience – 721835 (2014)
Double Experience – 721835
RIYL = Fall Out Boy, He is Legend, Queens of the Stone Age
Release Date: August 1, 2014
Label: Colfax Music
Distribution: Bandcamp, iTunes, CD Baby
Tour Dates | 2xXP.com | Facebook | Twittter | Soundcloud
Youtube | CBC Radio 3 | Tumblr | Instagram
Official Merch Store | Bandcamp | iTunes
High Res Press Photo | 721835 Album Cover | 721835 Album Lyrics
Contacts: PR Rep – Jon Asher – ashermedia[@]gmail.com
Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia[@]gmail.com
Booking: Ian – ian@2xXP.com | UK: Nathan – SyrcasTours@gmail.com
2015 UK TOUR DATES:
05/19 Warrington, ENG – Dog House
05/20 Cork, IRL – Fred Zeppelins
05/21 Dublin, IRL – Fibber’s
05/22 Wrexham, WLS – Rewind
05/23 Whitchurch, ENG – Percy’s
05/24 Wakefield, ENG – The Snooty Fox
05/26 Canterbury, ENG – The Lady Luck Bar
05/27 Oxford, ENG – Wheatsheaf
05/28 London, ENG – Nambucca
05/29 Ashford, ENG – Platform 5 Ashford
05/30 Bournemouth, ENG – The Anvil
05/31 Southend-on-sea, ENG – OLD HAT!
06/04 Sheffield, ENG – South-Sea Live
06/05 Rugby, ENG – The London House
06/06 Leicester, ENG – The Shed
06/07 Coventry, ENG – Arches Venue Coventry
06/11 Hertford, ENG – Dog and Whistle Pub
06/12 Nottingham, ENG – The Old Salutation Inn
06/13 Workington, ENG – Lounge 41
06/14 Ayr, SCT – Crumbs N Cocktails
06/16 Hull, ENG – O’Rileys
06/18 Swansea, WLS – The Scene
06/19 Swindon, ENG – The Victoria
06/20 Hastings, ENG – Flairz Venue Bar
06/21 Hitchin, ENG – Rhythms of the World (BBC Introducing Stage)
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06/24 Le Mans, France – Le Source
06/25 Lille, France – Peniche Ingelrock
06/26 Lorraine, France – No Man’s Land
06/28 Barcelona, Spain – Bar Caferino
06/30 Porto, Portugal – Metal Point
07/04 San Leonardo, Italy – Hofer’s Rock
07/05 Bibione, Italy – Beach Invaders – Music.Bar
07/07 Kraków, Poland – Let’s Rock Hostel
07/11 Leipzig, Germany – Hippie Yeah
07/16 Ninove, Belgium – Gonzo
07/17 Amsterdam, Netherlands – The Waterhole
“Nerds from our great neighbors from the North can rock! Double XP is a lot more than a couple of gamers with instruments. Their upcoming album goes to show that gamers really do have feelings, and they are not ashamed to talk about em!” Royal Flush Magazine
“Their debut album “721835” consists of a fairly ballsy bunch of well-written alternative rock ‘n’ roll songs with cheeky riffs and ambitious vocal melodies. The lyrics might very well have been inspired by nerdy things and contain plenty of references that can be cherished by fellow nerds, but at the same time they are written in a way that succeeds in communicating extremely relatable feelings and experiences.” – Rock Freaks
“All the tracks are are full of life and sincerity and every track fits perfectly on this album and holds a very high quality. The tracks are inspired by everything the band loves and considers nerdy showcasing a creative sound influenced by geeky comic books, trading cards, classic 8 bits games to today’s future 3D experiences. The musicianship is sharp and guided, vocalist Ian Nichols fits perfect to this kind of music and the whole album maintains a strong flow without having to rely strictly on hooks and choruses, and it´s one of those albums that grows on you the more you listen to it.” – Melodic.net
“They’re a quartet who embrace their nerdy credentials, and luckily for those who may be concerned also know how to knock out some chunky riffs and melody lines.” – Screamer Magazine
“I recommend checking out “721835” if you enjoy rock music, Fall Out Boy, or simply love the combination of music and gaming/comic books/trading cards/etc.” – Canadian Beats
“Remember when video games had memorable soundtracks? There’s nothing better than fighting, racing or having an adventure with a good soundtrack. Has that time disappeared? Of course not! In fact, today’s games have some of the best soundtracks out there but what happened to all the rock music in games? Why have video games been over-run by rap and pop? Well, whatever the answer may be, Ottawa’s Double Experience is here to bring it back! Falling somewhere between He Is Legend, Fall Out Boy, Queens of the Stone Age and Helmet having a illegitimate lovechild, these guys are putting the Rock back in “Rock N Roll”. Their new album, 721835, unites two of my favorite things: great rock music with a relatable message and all things nerdy. The first thing you will notice about this album when you pick it up from the shelf is the beautiful, yet nerdy, artwork accompanying it. Don’t let that plain red CD design fool you, once you pop it in… you’re in for a hell of a ride!” – New Transcendence
“Good songwriters…I think [Double Experience] are next. They’re going to do very well and I’m very excited about that.” – Jayson DeZuzio, producer (Coheed and Cambria, My Chemical Romance, Four Year Strong)
“The most genuine and down to earth band I’ve ever had to work with, load-in and sound checks were quick and easy with this bunch and they are some of the most hard working guys we as a venue have ever had the pleasure of the working with. Having traveled so far, and never played Swansea… prior to the show we were very unsure as to which way the event would turnout. But sure enough, [the band] did not disappoint. Playing to a pretty full room of Welsh fans singing and dancing along, throwing in a cover by Queen to really get them going. As a promoter and venue owner, I would recommend booking this band to anyone in the world, they definitely will not disappoint.” – William Sheldon, Promoter & Venue Owner – Static Bar, Swansea UK
“It’s rare that a band like Double Experience come along so we’re going to cherish them while they can still call themselves an ‘upcoming’ band because it won’t be long before they’re playing sold out massive shows. Great band, highly recommended.” – Andrew Dutton, Promoter – The Square, Harlow UK
Double Experience – 721835 – LP
Release Date: August 1, 2014
Label: Self Release
Distribution: Bandcamp, iTunes, CD Baby
1. Gambit (3:57) [Video]
2. Strange Acquaintance (4:41) [Lyric Video]
3. Horror Beyond Imagination (3:34) [Lyric Video]
4. Wolf in the Ewe (4:19) [Lyric Video]
5. Congratulations on Second Place (3:28)
6. Here’s Y (2:39)
7. Thumbsucker (3:30)
8. Destiny Chile (3:39)
9. Who the Hell? (3:05)
Album Length: 32:57
Produced and Mixed by Al Jacob and Mitchell Marlow
Mastered by Jamie King
Recorded at Warrior Sound Studios in the forests of Chapel Hill, NC
EP Band Line-Up:
Ian Nichols (Vocals)
Brock Tinsley (Gutiars)
Kenny Saunders (Drums)
Tim Kealey (Bass)
Double Experience believes in cold facts.
Fact: You don’t like your time being wasted.
Fact: Double Experience are bringing the “roll” back into rock.
Fact: Double Experience have toured across Canada six times, twice in the UK, and once in the States, performing 500+ shows over 100,000 miles.
Fact: And you’ve still never even heard of them.
The band aim to change the latter by way of their forthcoming album, 721835 recorded by fellow science-fiction aficionado Al Jacob (He is Legend, A Skylit Drive) in North Carolina. A curious collection of songs that demand to be heard, the tracks are inspired by everything the band loves and considers nerdy showcasing a creative sound influenced by geeky comic books, trading cards, classic 8 bits games to today’s future 3D experiences.
But even futuristic, forward-thinking bands have a past, and Double Experience are no exception. Their debut album, One Big Quicksand, was technically their debut release – they just weren’t called Double Experience yet. The album was recorded and produced by up-and-comer Jayson DeZuzio (Coheed and Cambria, My Chemical Romance) mere weeks after the bands union on Canada Day, 2011 and released via Blue Sapphire/Universal Music Canada.
From the spring of 2012 onward. the band continued to perform headlining tours in Canada as well as the United Kingdom and the USA, garnering a devoted following through their no-frills, no prisoners, no holds-barred live show. The band has accomplished hundreds of performances, all of which were booked independent of outside forces.
And although you’ve still never heard of Double Experience, after everything you just read, you can’t wait to change that.
Fact.
Discography:
2014 – 721835 – LP
2011 – One Big Quicksand – EP
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One Big Quicksand
Released: October 07, 2011
1. Lawless
2. P (As in Pneumonia)
3. Sweet Smoke
4. Mojave, Mo’ Problems
5. Away with Words
6. ¡La Pistola!
Produced, Mixed and Engineered by Jayson DeZuzio
(assisted by Jeremy Comitas)
Recorded at Stained Glass Studios in Hoboken, NJ
EP & Live Band Line-Up:
Ian Nichols (Vocals)
Brock Tinsley (Gutiars)
Kenny Saunders (Drums)
Tim Kealey (Bass)
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Tours/ Festivals
2014 – Night of The Living Room Tour (Ontario) (Dec)
2014 – UK L.A.R.P Tour (3 weeks August)
2014 – Smells Like Freedom USA Tour (3 weeks) (July)(VA,NC,AL,FL,TX,KS,MO,IL)
2014 – Rated M For MaTour (Ontario) (April/ May)
2014 – Festival:Canadian Music Week
2014 – Bring Steak (Spring Break) Tour 2014 (2 weeks)
2014 – The “Dude Network” Tour (2 weeks)
2013 – “50 Shows of Eh” UK Tour (8 weeks – 50 dates)
2013 – East U.S.A. Tour (2 weeks)
2013 – Cross Canada Tour (4 weeks)
2012 – Scairie Provinces West Canada (3 weeks)
2012 – East Coast Canada Tour (2 weeks)
2012 – Nevermind the Hipsters: UK Tour (2 weeks)
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Shared stage with:
Silverstein, Hawthorne Heights, Every Time I Die, Dead and Divine, Lifestory:Monologue, He Is Legend
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Music Placements:
2012 – Online Social Media Video Games w/ Machinima
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Corporate Sponsors / Artist Endorsements
Reverend Guitars, InTune Guitar Picks, SIT Strings, Railhammer Pickups, Sour Mash Custom Guitar Cabinets, Silverfox Drumsticks
0 Blank TV Premiere THE MISFIRES Music Video “Macro Cunt” (side project from All Else Fails vocalist and drummer)
PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE
RIYL = Bad Religion, Pennywise, Authority Zero, Lagwagon, No Use For A Name
Blank TV Premiere THE MISFIRES Music Video “Macro Cunt” (side project from All Else Fails vocalist and drummer)
L-R: Kevin Burgess: Guitar – Ryan Biggs: Drums – Barrett Klesko: Vocals – Colton Taylor: Guitar- Justin Cruse: Bass, Vocals (Photo Credit – Fadeback Studios – Barrett Klesko)
Blank TV has teamed up with Edmonton based punk band The Misfires, the new side project from All Else Fails vocalist / guitarist Barrett Klesko and drummer Ryan Biggs, along with members of Naked Beauty and Mervin Albyn to premiere the band’s new music video ‘Macro Cunt’ off the band’s debut six song EP ‘Songs About Stuff’ released October 2013.
Video – http://www.blanktv.com/
Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSq2lwB5F9w
1. Ours Is The Fury – Music Video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoonZ0CnDJY
2. Statues In The Sand
3. The Sultans of Skank
4. One More For The Grave
5. This Next Song Is Called Stephen Harper Is A Fuckin’ Fuck
6. Macro-Cunt
Upcoming Show Dates:
For more info on The Misfires, please visit the following link:
http://www.facebook.com/Themisfiresband
For more info on All Else Fails, please visit the following links:
Music Video – Better Left Undead – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Msj1GgtJNbg
EP Stream – http://allelsefails.bandcamp.com/album/fucktropolis
0 Metal Master Kingdom – Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announce Toronto Round Five Winners; Line Up For Toronto Semi-Finals Complete
0 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announce Calgary Round Three Winner; One Band To Rule Them All!
MetalBattle.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube
FREE DOWNLOAD link: https://wackenmetalbattlecanada.bandcamp.com/album/wacken-metal-battle-canada-compilation-vol-2 (featuring over 80 tracks)
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SCENE MAG BATTLE CHART – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca/wacken-metal-battle-canada-2014-results/#
Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announce Calgary Round Three Winner; One Band To Rule Them All!
Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce Vile Insignia winner of Calgary’s third qualifying round that took place on Saturday, April 5th at Dicken’s (1000 9 Ave SW.). The band will move on to compete at city final on Saturday, May 17 at Vern’s (622 8 Ave SW.) alongside previous round one and two winners Krepitus and False Flag with two more Calgary qualifying battles remaining. Two bands from the Calgary city final will move to the Alberta final on Friday, May 23 at Dicken’s Pub (1000 9 Ave SW.) where the bands will face off against two bands from Edmonton’s city final for one to win a spot at the national final in Toronto, ON on June 7th at Opera House (735 Queen St. E.). One independent Canadian metal band will be chosen to perform at the international Wacken Metal Battle during Wacken Open Air 2014 taking place from July 31- Aug 2.
| CALGARY | Sat, Apr 5 @ Dicken’s 1000 9 Ave SW – Event Details |
| ROUND THREE | Osyron |
| The Cadavor Dog | |
| Morbidly Depraved | |
| Hell Hounds | |
| Vile Insignia – WINNER |
| CALGARY | Sat, May 17 @ Vern’s, 622 8 Ave SW – CALGARY FINAL – Event Details |
| FINAL | Krepitus |
| False Flag | |
| Vile Insignia | |
| TBA | |
| TBA |
| CALGARY | Alberta Final: |
| ALBERTA | Fri, May 23 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW. – Event Details |
| FINAL | TBA |
| TBA | |
| TBA | |
| TBA |
About: Over 100 independent Canadian metal bands have been selected to participate in this year’s Wacken Metal Battle Canada line up in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. The bands will compete during the months of March, April and May in 22 qualifying rounds, 6 semi-finals, and an Alberta final along with the national final being held on June 7th in Toronto, ON at Opera House.
One band will be chosen to represent the nation with highest honour at this year’s 2014 international battle at the world’s most prestigious metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany.
The finals will have the following representation and will be judged along with all other rounds by a panel of music industry representatives.
1 finalist from Vancouver, BC
1 finalist from Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton will face off in Alberta final)
2 finalists from Toronto, ON
1 finalist from Montreal, QC
Last year’s battle was witnessed to Toronto, ON’s epic power/death metal band Crimson Shadows not only winning the 2013 Canadian final but conquering the international final and performing in front of thousands unknown to their behemoth sound. (Video of that champion set can be viewed here.) The band joined a list of Canadian heavyweights such as Voivod, Exciter, Razor, Annihilator, Anvil, Kataklysm, Cryptopsy, 3 Inches of Bloods, Despised Icon and Danko Jones who have performed at the festival in years past.
Submissions were open from December 5, 2013 to January 31, 2014.
Rules: http://metalbattle.ca/rules.html
Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ
For more info on Metal Battle Canada, please visit these links:
Official Website: http://www.metalbattle.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada
Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WackenMetalBattleCAN
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com
Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2014 Line Up (listed by date):
Sponsors:
Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com/
FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca/ (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)
Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com/
Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com/
TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com/
Long & McQuade – http://www.long-mcquade.com/
H.M.M.A.C. – https://www.facebook.com/HMMACANADA
Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com/
Concertworks – www.concertworks.ca
Big Nate Productions – www.calgarymetalfest.com
Media Sponsors:
Abort Magazine – http://abortmag.com/
Absolute Underground – https://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807/
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com/
Beatroute Magazine – http://www.beatroute.ca/
Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com/
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com/
Camuz – http://www.camuz.ca/
Chronic Aggression – https://www.facebook.com/ChronicAggressionRadio
CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com/
CJSR – http://www.cjsr.ca/
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca/
Governor’s Ball – http://www.thegovernorsball.com/
Hellbound – www.Hellbound.ca
LiveVan.com – http://livevan.com/
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/
Montreal Music Scene – http://www.montrealmusicscene.com/
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com/
Metal-Rules – http://www.metal-rules.com/
MusikUniverse – http://www.musikuniverse.com/
Ondes Chocs – https://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs
Scene Magazine – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca/
0 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announce Toronto Round Five Winners; Line Up For Toronto Semi-Finals Complete; One Band To Rule Them All!
MetalBattle.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube
FREE DOWNLOAD link: https://wackenmetalbattlecanada.bandcamp.com/album/wacken-metal-battle-canada-compilation-vol-2 (featuring over 80 tracks)
SCENE MAG – FAN FAVE CONTEST ON FACEBOOK – VOTE FOR YOUR FAVE WMBC BAND OF THE COMPETITION – https://www.facebook.com/TheSceneMagazine?sk=app_515720611858523
SCENE MAG BATTLE CHART – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca/wacken-metal-battle-canada-2014-results/#
Wacken Metal Battle Canada Announce Toronto Round Five Winners; Line Up For Toronto Semi-Finals Complete; One Band To Rule Them All!
Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce Shotgun Cure and The Blackcloud Syndicate winners of Toronto’s fifth and last qualifying round that took place on Friday, April 4th at The Rivoli. Both bands will move on to compete at one of two city semi finals on April 26 @ Hard Luck Bar, (772a Dundas St. W.) and Sat, May 3 @ The Rivoli, (334 Queen St W.) where two Toronto bands will move on to join finalists from battles in Vancouver, Alberta (Calgary vs. Edmonton) and Montreal to compete at the national final in Toronto, ON on June 7th at Opera House (735 Queen St. E.). One independent Canadian metal band will be chosen to perform at the international Wacken Metal Battle during Wacken Open Air 2014 taking place from July 31- Aug 2.
Round Five Guest Judges:
Andrew Epstein (The Governor’s Ball / Relapse Records podcast)
Dan Turcotte (Producer / Pet Shop Productions)
Greg Rounding (Crimson Shadows)
| TORONTO | Fri, April 4 @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St W. – Event Details |
| ROUND FIVE | Shotgun Cure – WINNER |
| The Blackcloud Syndicate – WINNER | |
| Dawn Vally | |
| Wretchedpain | |
| FINAL TRIGGER (Special Guest Headliner) |
Toronto Semi finals:
| TORONTO | Semi-Final: |
| Sat, April 26 @ Hard Luck, 772a Dundas St. W. – Event Details | |
| My Hollow (12:15am) | |
| The Parallax (11:30pm) | |
| Psycho Mad Sally (10:45pm) | |
| Shotgun Cure (10:00pm) | |
| Santuarium (9:15pm) |
April 26 – Semi-Final Guest Judges:
Dean Pogue (Roadrunner Records / Warner Music Canada)
Chris Gonda (PureGrainAudio)
Tim Potocic (Sonic Unyon Records)
Douglas Chong (Warner Music Canada)
May 3 – Semi-Final Guest Judges:
Dean Pogue (Roadrunner Records / Warner Music Canada)
Chris Gonda (PureGrainAudio)
Damian Abraham (Fucked Up / MuchMusic’s The Wedge)
Douglas Chong (Warner Music Canada)
About: Over 100 independent Canadian metal bands have been selected to participate in this year’s Wacken Metal Battle Canada line up in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. The bands will compete during the months of March, April and May in 22 qualifying rounds, 6 semi-finals, and an Alberta final along with the national final being held on June 7th in Toronto, ON at Opera House.
One band will be chosen to represent the nation with highest honour at this year’s 2014 international battle at the world’s most prestigious metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany.
The finals will have the following representation and will be judged along with all other rounds by a panel of music industry representatives.
1 finalist from Vancouver, BC
1 finalist from Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton will face off in Alberta final)
2 finalists from Toronto, ON
1 finalist from Montreal, QC
Last year’s battle was witnessed to Toronto, ON’s epic power/death metal band Crimson Shadows not only winning the 2013 Canadian final but conquering the international final and performing in front of thousands unknown to their behemoth sound. (Video of that champion set can be viewed here.) The band joined a list of Canadian heavyweights such as Voivod, Exciter, Razor, Annihilator, Anvil, Kataklysm, Cryptopsy, 3 Inches of Bloods, Despised Icon and Danko Jones who have performed at the festival in years past.
Submissions were open from December 5, 2013 to January 31, 2014.
Rules: http://metalbattle.ca/rules.html
Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ
For more info on Metal Battle Canada, please visit these links:
Official Website: http://www.metalbattle.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada
Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WackenMetalBattleCAN
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com
Wacken Metal Battle Canada 2014 Line Up (listed by date):
Sponsors:
Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com/
FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca/ (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)
Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com/
Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com/
TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com/
Long & McQuade – http://www.long-mcquade.com/
H.M.M.A.C. – https://www.facebook.com/HMMACANADA
Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com/
Concertworks – www.concertworks.ca
Big Nate Productions – www.calgarymetalfest.com
Media Sponsors:
Abort Magazine – http://abortmag.com/
Absolute Underground – https://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807/
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com/
Beatroute Magazine – http://www.beatroute.ca/
Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com/
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com/
Camuz – http://www.camuz.ca/
Chronic Aggression – https://www.facebook.com/ChronicAggressionRadio
CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com/
CJSR – http://www.cjsr.ca/
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca/
Governor’s Ball – http://www.thegovernorsball.com/
Hellbound – www.Hellbound.ca
LiveVan.com – http://livevan.com/
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com/
Montreal Music Scene – http://www.montrealmusicscene.com/
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com/
Metal-Rules – http://www.metal-rules.com/
MusikUniverse – http://www.musikuniverse.com/
Ondes Chocs – https://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs
Scene Magazine – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca/
ashermediarelations.com 
