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0 Renegade Rock Review: LAUGH AT THE FAKES

  • November 30, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Laugh At The Fakes

http://www.mixcloud.com/JackAntonio/renegade-rock-review-laugh-at-the-fakes/

0 Hellbound – Review – Viathyn – Cynosure

  • November 29, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Viathyn

http://hellbound.ca/2014/11/viathyn-cynosure/

0 Starpulse.com, Examiner.com, GetExposedMusic.com – Interview w/ Quartered

  • November 29, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Quartered
http://www.starpulse.com/news/Brian_Campbell/2014/11/29/open-your-eyes-and-ears-and-keep-a-loo
http://www.examiner.com/article/open-your-eyes-and-ears-and-keep-a-lookout-for-quartered
http://www.getexposedmusic.com/2014/11/open-your-eyes-and-ears-and-keep.html

 

0 EPK – Sean Lang (Drummer) – Seven Year Storm – Aion I

  • November 28, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Sean Lang (Drummer) - Seven Year Storm

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

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia[@]gmail.com

Sean Lang (Drummer) – Seven Year Storm – Aion I

 RIYL (Recommended If You Like) – Chimp Spanner, Planet X, Animals As Leaders, Cloudkicker

Seanlang.com | Facebook  | Twittter | Youtube | CBC Radio 3 | Bandcamp | iTunes | CD Baby

High Res Press Photo | Download EP Cover

Release Date: February 24, 2015
Label: Self Release

“This is the perfect example of what a good instrumental record should be: full of surprises and never feeling like the mix lacks vocals. Hooks are made with interesting guitar leads or captivating drums and that is exactly the way it should be. With this great release, Lang sets high standards for his future endeavors.” – Lords of Metal

“Combining atmospheric keyboards and djenty rhythms, and adding a slight touch of jazz rock and loads of melody, this EP should definitely appeal to fans of modern progressive music….the musicianship and songwriting is top notch, and the production is also extremely professional for a self-released EP. The production nicely allows for the sweeping layers of sound to shine through in a balanced and harmonic way. I definitely hope to hear more from Lang in the future. “Aion I” should appeal to fans of Animals As Leaders, Chimp Spanner, and Planet X.” – Metal Music Archives

“…on this five song EP, you have not only some fluid, inventive modern metal but also one with a very strong focus on melody, ambient space, subtle uses of keyboards to add an orchestral touch to the album along with a damn good attempt at an emotional connection to the listener. Which is a very pleasant and welcome surprise when you hear that this is a drummer-led recording….I’m also very glad to see more exciting, very modern instrumental metal that is focused on composition and dynamics rather than super-fast shredding which has been so prevalent over the past few decades.” – Prog Metal Zone

“Aion I is instrumental metal with a rather video-gamey quality to it, in that it’s driven by very enigmatic melodies, and the music thrives on syncopated grooves and polyrhythms, with gorgeous leads and atmosphere.  It’s captivating, the songs are concise, yet have a lot of substance.  Aion I is the band’s first output, an EP, and it’s quite good if you’re into instrumental metal of any sort.” – No Clean Singing

“If you like instrumental rock with elements of metal mixed in, you’ve got it with Aion I. I really love the guitar solos in Nazca Lines, although the album as a whole leans more towards drums, the inspiration of drum instructor Sean Lang. The EP is a quick listen at five songs and it’s worth your time. And check out the video for the song Dyatlov!” – Metalhead Blog

Seven Year Storm - Cover small

1. Morphogenesis 4:58
2. Dyatlov 4:28
3. Virtue 4:30
4. Nazca Lines 5:23
5. Blue Car Syndrome 6:47
EP Length: 26:08

EP Credits:

  • All songs performed by: Sean Lang, Dean Lamb, Brent Mackenzie
  • All songs written by: Sean Lang
  • Produced by: Sean Lang
  • Mixed by: Matt Roach
  • Mastered by: Stu Mckillop

EP Band Line Up:

Sean Lang-Drums, Programming, Composition,
Dean Lamb – Lead Guitar
Brent Mackenzie – Bass

Sponsors / artist endorsements:

Mapex / Axis / Los Cabos

EPK

Initially never planning to release his music compositions beyond the borders of just song writing, freelance drummer / instructor Sean Lang was urged by his circle of musician friends whom heard his material to take his creativity to the next level.

The outcome is Vancouver-based instrumental progressive metal band Seven Year Storm, which showcases Lang’s unique sound, music arrangements written entirely by him plus added support of guitar-wizard and good friend Dean Lamb (Archspire) whom handles all of the mind-bending guitar leads and solos. Everything comes together into songs that are tight and heavy, melodic and groovy, technical yet memorable.

To get these works of art off the studio floor, Lang launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise the necessary investment to complete the first collection of songs, which will be released in 2015 as two EPs: Aion I and Aion II.

0 NEWS: CONQUER Offer Free Download ‘Hell’s First Born’ From Upcoming EP ‘A Worms Demise’, Due Out Dec. 2nd

  • November 28, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Conquer

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For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Cara Ashbey – Intern Music Publicist – caraashbey [AT] gmail.com

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 28, 2014

ALBUM/EP PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

RIYL (Recommended If You Like) – Behemoth, Hate Eternal,  Cannibal Corpse, Dimmu Borgir, Origin, Abysmal Dawn, Death, Autopsy, Immortal, Carcass, Celtic Frost, Inquisition, Adversarial

EPK | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Reverbnation | Instagram | Bandcamp

CONQUER Offer Free Download ‘Hell’s First Born’ From Upcoming EP ‘A Worms Demise’, Due Out Dec. 2nd

Unleashing their self-produced debut EP ‘A Worms Demise’ on December 2nd, Canadian blackened death metal band CONQUER are offering fans a second FREE download of the release with their track ‘Hell’s First Born’ at the following link here. 

“‘Hell’s First Born’ is one of my favorite songs to play. It represents the constant duality between good and evil. It’s from the point of view of Archdemon who is born from darkness and sees the ideals of Heaven as unjust and feels as though the fallen angels have been given a raw deal. Musically it will appeal to fans of bands like Morbid Angel, Angelcorpse and Black Witchery.” comments vocalist Devlin Anderson.

The Oshawa, ON based band was originally created by vocalist Devlin Anderson as a one man black metal project, which has now grown to a full onslaught of blackened death with an influence of thrash featuring drummer Simon Oukhine, Ryan White on crushing guitar in the vein of classic Celtic Frost influence along with ex-Left Hand Creation bassist Rob Holden and his extreme groove.

1. A Worms Demise (5:23)

2. Hell’s First Born (4:59)

3.  God Is The Destroyer (5:43)

EP Length: 16:06

For more info on Conquer, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/Conquerblackeneddeath

http://www.twitter.com/conquermetal

http://instagram.com/conquer_metal

http://conquermetal.bandcamp.com

EP Line Up:

Devlin Anderson: Vocals, Guitars

Ryan White: Guitars, Leads, Bass

Simon Oukhine: Drums

 

EP + Live Line Up:

Devlin Anderson: Vocals/Guitar

Ryan White: Lead Guitar

Rob Holden: Bass

Simon Oukhine: Drums

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0 Firebrand After Dark Magazine Issue 17 Nov 2014 – Interview – Psychostick

  • November 28, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Psychostick

http://www.firebrandrr.co.uk/firebrand-after-dark/latest-issue/

0 NEWS: ALL ELSE FAILS Announce Goodbye Show For Bassist Seedy Mitchell + Post Farewell Video + Begin Search For New Player

  • November 28, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · All Else Fails

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 28, 2014

EP PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

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

EPK | Press Photo

Tour Dates | AllElseFails.ca  | Facebook | Youtube

Reverbnation | CBC Radio 3 |  Twitter  | Sonicbids

Bandcamp   iTunes   CD Baby   LoudTrax

ALL ELSE FAILS Announce Goodbye Show For Bassist Seedy Mitchell + Post Farewell Video + Begin Search For New Player

Seedy Mitchell’s farewell to All Else Fails and fans – video –  http://youtu.be/Iefim5zGLR4

Music Video – A Most Unwanted Reprieve – http://youtu.be/MpNxV-VE46Y 

Music Video – Better Left Undead – http://youtu.be/Msj1GgtJNbg

‘Fucktropolis’ – http://allelsefails.bandcamp.com/album/fucktropolis

     
All Else Fails
, the loud, heavy, lyrically conscious metal band from Edmonton, AB who’s latest EP ‘Fucktropolis’ garnered them award wins at the Western Canadian Music Awards and Edmonton Music Awards, announce the departure of long time bassist Seedy Mitchellwhom will be performing his last show with the band on December 5th in Edmonton at the Rendez Vous Pub. With his departure, the band will be moving forward and arecurrently searching for a new bassist to work with them on their follow up release.

Seedy Mitchell has issued the following statement on his departure:

 

A Eulogy, to whoever gives a shit,

This message is to set the record straight and quell speculation surrounding my departure from All Else Fails.  First and foremost, I love this band.  I love my band brothers, I love the management and I love the fans. You will always be my family and I hope there are no hard feelings, aside from my causing disappointment, between us. There has never been anything but honesty and heart within the band, within the band’s music and in the decision making so with respect, I’m going to lay it all out there.

For a long time I’ve been at war in my mind because the people involved in this project mean so much to me, but the fact is, I’ve lost my passion and desire to pursue music in this capacity, and I’m retiring from the idea.  A negative and soulless outlook from anyone in a band reverberates throughout the entire project and will inevitably bring it down. For a long time I’ve felt like a boxed artist, a painter making prints, and I feel like I’ve been too busy being in a band to do what’s right for me, and that’s simply writing and recording.  Expel the demons and move on.  To me, the rest seems trivial and just slows that process down. Having said that, an artist never quits, so keep your ears open.  You can expect music from two sources now, and in the meantime, I’ll be standing next to you in the crowd, as an AEF fan.

With utmost respect,
And with endless gratitude,
Thanks for all the beer.

Seedy Mitchell 

 

Statement from vocalist / guitarist Barrett Klesko on Mitchell’s departure:

Life goes on and so does All Else Fails. Obviously we would have loved to continue with Mitch as our bassist, but he has to follow his own path, and we all respect that. Besides, I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that this isn’t the last you have heard of him with us. Meanwhile, we have been writing our next album (which is sounding rad already!) and will not be slowing down at all while we search for our new member. We will be playing live with a fill in bassist until the spot is permanently filled.

December 5th, 2014

Rendezvous Pub

10108 149st NW, Edmonton AB

Doors 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 Adv $15 @ The door
18+

w/ Tyrant and Until Dawn

More Event Details here.

About: The fourth release since 2007, ‘Fucktropolis’ is the follow up to the band’s 2012 release ‘The Oracle, What Was, Is And Could Have Been’ that received world wide praise from industry publications around the world along with their music video ‘This Burden of Life‘ added to rotation on Canada’s largest music channel Much Music, expanding their Canadian fan base dramatically.

Making their mark around the world for their aggressively dark brand of metal that is breaking the traditional ideals of their genre and drawing comparisons to bands like As I Lay Dying, All That Remains, Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God. All Else Fails infuses their music with a variety of elements that includes experimental, classical, synth lines, and spoken word sampling to accent a unique blend of heavy as hell screams and shiver inducing clean vocals.

Their high energy live show sets them apart from their peers and has garnered them appearances on numerous high level festivals over the years, including Van’s Warped tour, Boonstock and opening support slots for artists like Korn, Killswitch Engage, Protest the Hero, Cancer Bats, Dayglo Abortions, 3 Inches of Blood, Fear Factory, Threat Signal, Decapitated, Suffocation, and Arise & Ruin.

Fucktropolis – Track Listing:
1. AntiMartyr
2. Better Left Undead
3. La Demencia Violenta
4. Obedience At The Altar of Sacrifice
5. A Most Unwanted Reprieve

For more info, please visit these links:

www.AllElseFails.ca

www.facebook.com/AllElseFailsCanada

Twitter: @allelsefailsca

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0 Rock The Bow / Bock Auf Rock – Review – Viathyn – Cynosure

  • November 28, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Viathyn
http://rock-the-bow.ch/viathyn/
 
http://bockaufrock.ch/viathyn/

0 Montrealites – Fayne Back with Vengeance at Montreal’s La Vitrola

  • November 27, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Fayne

http://www.montrealites.ca/montrealites_music/2014/11/Fayne%20Back%20with%20Vengeance%20at%20Montreal’s%20La%20Vitrola%20.html

0 Danger Dog – Laugh At The Fakes – Dethrone The Crown

  • November 27, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Laugh At The Fakes

http://www.dangerdog.com/2014-music-reviews/laugh-at-the-fakes-dethrone-the-crown.php#.VHeS79LF_To

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