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0 NEWS: Free Download: Wacken Metal Battle Canada Compilation Vol. 3
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Montreal, QC – Feb 12, 2015
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Free Download: Wacken Metal Battle Canada Compilation Vol. 3
Full Listing of Battle Rounds By City: http://wp.me/PciNW-5lQ
https://wackenmetalbattlecanada.bandcamp.com/album/wacken-metal-battle-canada-compilation-vol-3
Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to present this year’s digital sampler of competing bands from across the country. Featuring over 80 tracks, this compilation is sure to annihilate your ear drums with its brutality of Canadian Metal! Get your FREE DOWNLOAD at the following link here.
About:
Wacken Metal Battle Canada is part of an international competition where band’s from across the country in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City will battle each other for one to be selected and join over 30 other countries for an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 25 years. Toronto’s Crimson Shadows (2013 winners – video at Wacken) and Montreal’s Mutank (2014 winners – video at Wacken) have had that honour playing in front of thousands. This year’s festival will be taking place from July 30th to August 1st.
How it works:
Each city will hold their qualifying rounds plus city finals from the months of January to May 2015 selecting the top band to move forward to the national finals in Toronto, ON in June (date to be determined) with one being selected to perform at the 26th edition of Wacken Open Air taking place from July 30th to August 1st. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry.
The finalists will be selected as follows.
1 finalist from BC (Vancouver & Victoria will face off)
1 finalist from Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton will face off)
2 finalists from Toronto, ON
1 finalist from Quebec (Montreal & Quebec City will face off)
1 finalist from Ottawa, ON
1 finalist from Saskatoon or Winnipeg (Saskatoon and Winnipeg will face off)
Rules: http://metalbattle.ca/rules.html
Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ
Wacken Metal Battle 2014 Canada Finals by Ondeschocs.com: http://youtu.be/RrOGyBtqwaQ
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
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
Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com
Concertworks – http://www.concertworks.ca
Big Nate Productions – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Vertebrae 33 (Design & Illustration) – http://www.vertebrae33.com
Media Sponsors:
Absolute Underground – http://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807
Adrenaline 101 Radio – http://www.adrenaline101radio.com
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
Bucketlist Music Reviews – http://www.bucketlistmusicreviews.com
Canadian Death Metal – http://www.facebook.com/CanadianDeathMetal
Chronic Aggression – http://www.facebook.com/ChronicAggressionRadio
CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com
Crown of Viserys – http://crownofviserys.wordpress.com
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca
Governor’s Ball – http://www.thegovernorsball.com
Hammer Smashed Radio – http://www.facebook.com/hammersmashedradio
Heavy Metal ICU – http://www.heavymetalicu.com
Hellbound – http://www.Hellbound.ca
LiveVan.com – http://www.livevan.com
Loaded Radio – http://www.loadedradio.com
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
Metal-Rules – http://www.metal-rules.com
Ondes Chocs – http://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs
Pure Grain Audio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Quebec-Metal – http://www.quebec-metal-archives.blogspot.ca
Scene Magazine – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca
The Heavy Metal ICU – http://www.heavymetalicu.com
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0 NEWS: Solo Rock Musician MILO MCMAHON Playing Canadian Music Week + Tour Dates (Ontario/Quebec)
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 12, 2015
EP/ ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE
RIYL = Neil Young, The Beatles, Black Keys, John Frusciante, Alt-J, Beach Boys, Dan Mangan, Joel Plaskett, Sam Roberts, Pink Floyd
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Solo Rock Musician MILO MCMAHON Playing Canadian Music Week + Tour Dates (Ontario/Quebec)
EP Stream – Gone Too Long – http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/milo_mcmahon-gone_too_long_ep_stream
Video – Buyin’ A Truck – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hWLfqoGjJI
Video – Big City Hustle – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VYK1zsdVbY
Montreal based solo rock musician Milo McMahon has confirmed he will be playing at this year’s Canadian Music Week taking place from May 1-10 in Toronto, ON. Showcase details will be announced at a later date.
“I used to live in Toronto and as a music fan, CMW was always written in bold on my calendar. To have the opportunity to hop on the other side of the fence and perform at the festival is a big honour. I’m preparing something special just for those dates and can’t wait to get down there.” comments McMahon.
McMahon recently announced he will be hitting the road at the beginning of March (dates listed below) in support of his latest EP ‘Gone Too Long’ released last October to follow up his first release of 2014, the self-produced debut album ‘Big City Hustle’.
“The last 12 months have been a whirlwind, and the reaction to Gone Too Long EP has been amazing. The live show is our bread and butter, so we’re really excited to get back on the road and bring these songs to life.” comments McMahon.
With his infectious stage presence, impressive guitar playing and powerful voice, McMahon has harvested a following of enthusiastic fans from across Canada with two releases in one year. His most recent, the three song EP ‘Gone Too Long’ was produced by Dave Newfeld (Broken Social Scene, Super Furry Animals) and features performances by Joseph Yarmush of Suuns along with Lisa Iwanycki Moore of Blood & Glass. His debut album, ‘Big City Hustle’ released in March of 2014 explores the dichotomy of the struggle to make it as a successful musician in downtown Toronto along with his second life: that of a tree planter in the wilds of Northern Canada where he spent over two years living in a tent in the Canadian wilderness planting over one million trees.
The youngest of five, Milo was born at home in Dublin, Ireland but relocated to wintry Winnipeg, MB shortly after where he developed a love of all things Canadian: canoeing, hockey and rock n’ roll. Early memories of Guns n’ Roses on the living room hi-fi, Neil Young’s Harvest Moon on long car rides and later, the Red Hot Chili Peppers on repeat on his first Walkman have certainly left an impression on the 27-year-old singer/songwriter, whose refreshing brand of garage rock produces songs that are both musically innovative and lyrically engaging.
Show Dates
Mar 4 – Kingston, ON – Musiikki Cafe
Mar 5 – Peterborough, ON – The Spill w/ Kyle Chivers & Television Road
Mar 6 – Guelph, ON – Senti Lodge
Mar 7 – Hamilton, ON – Homegrown Hamilton
Mar 8 – Stoney Creek, ON – Chuggy’s (4pm show)
Mar 10 – Simcoe, ON – Simcoe Little Theatre
Mar 11 – Toronto, ON – The Painted Lady w/ Sam Klass
Mar 13 – Sudbury, ON – The Townehouse
Mar 14 – Wakefield, QC – Kaffe
Mar 15 – Ottawa, ON – Rainbow Room
Mar 17 – Montreal, QC – Casa Del Popolo w/ Harvest Soon & The Nursery
May 2015 (Date TBA) – Toronto , ON – Canadian Music Week
1. Gone Too Long (2:58)
2. Come Get Me Eyes (2:49)
3. Buyin’ A Truck (3:01)
EP Length: 8:49
For more info, please visit these following links:
http://www.facebook.com/milomcmahon
http://www.twitter.com/milomcmahon
http://www.youtube.com/milomcmahonmusic
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“I would have to say that you owe it to yourself to see Milo and his band. It is absolutely a must-see act if you love rock music and want to see an up-and-comer playing the style the way it should be played: with energy and integrity.” – Hot Soupe
“We can feel Milo’s talent in his music, and the energy that his band brings to the act. The vocalist and frontman Milo is definitely a talented singer – he has a very nice and soothing voice, with a wide vocal range. There is definitely a lot of potential to move up for this Montreal musician.” – (Live Review) – The Scene Mag
“The first track, “Gone Too Long”, is both melodic and catchy with some fairly awesome flute playing. The second track, “Come Get Me Eyes”, a little more rock than the first track, is equally as catchy. The guitar and bass, along with the lyrics, really stand out on this track. The last track, “Buyin’ a Truck”, is a fun song about missing somebody. I can see it being a good sing-along tune as well.” – Bucketlist Music Reviews
“Big City Hustle is definitely one of the more interesting eclectic I’ve heard in a while…. It takes a lot of courage to make a concept album, especially to do one alone, and McMahon grabs the bull by the horns with full-force. This album shows the beginnings of a very promising musical career and should not be overlooked.” – The Scene Mag
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0 NEWS: DROPDEAD & INHUMATE Announced To OBSCENE EXTREME FEST 2015 In Montreal
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 11, 2015
FESTIVAL MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, music for airplay + concert mention, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE
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DROPDEAD & INHUMATE Announced To OBSCENE EXTREME FEST 2015 In Montreal
Obscene Extreme America is proud to announce that Providence, RI hardcore band DROPDEAD and French grindcore band INHUMATE are confirmed to perform at this year’s fest taking place in Montreal, QC this coming August. DROPDEAD are band that has influenced so many others with their fast thrashy crust in your face hardcore tornado, their set will be one of the most intensive live to see at Obscene Extreme America plus INHUMATE well-known for their DIY attitude that will smack you down with true grind hell!
DROPDEAD Live Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyNtCIHTcFA
INHUMATE Expulsed Trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sJlU9nw70s
For more info, please visit the following links:
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/407078159465552/
http://obscene-extreme.com
https://www.facebook.com/ObsceneExtremeAmerica
www.youtube.com/user/ObsceneExtremeFest
OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA 2015 Schedule
Thursday AUGUST 20 – PRE-FEST, start 7 pm, approx. 10 bands
TRH Bar
3699, Boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, Québec
Friday AUGUST 21, start 1 pm, approx. 20 bands
Théâtre TELUS, 1280 St-Denis / coin Ste-Catherine, Montréal, Québec
Saturday AUGUST 22, start 1 pm, approx. 20 bands
Théâtre TELUS
1280 St-Denis / coin Ste-Catherine, Montréal, Québec
Sunday AUGUST 23 – AFTERSHOW, start 5 pm, approx. 5-10 bands
Katacombes
1635 Boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2S9
www.facebook.com/coopkatacombes
About:
Obscene Extreme Festival comes to Canada! August 20-23, the Obscene Extreme World Tour will be stopping by Montreal, Quebec for a weekend of extreme music madness!
Get your gore grind banana suit ready, put on your gas mask or your most comfortable stage diving costume and get psyched for a wide selection of underground acts. The first Canadian edition of this DIY party will bring the best of grindcore, crust, punk, death, thrash, hardcore, and everything in-between to the stage.
The Obscene Extreme Festival began in the Czech Republic in 1999, and over the past 16 years, more than 700 bands from all over the world have rocked its stage. The Obscene Extreme World Tour was born 2 years ago out of the desire to bring the carnage to extreme music fans worldwide. After Mexico, Indonesia, Australia, and Japan, the festival is bringing the blasting madness of Obscene Extreme to Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Get ready for a 4 day trip of fast, brutal, and destructive musical violence.
5 reasons the Obscene Extreme World Tour is going to blow your mind:
1. Truly underground.
Obscene Extreme is one of the few truly underground festivals to unite big, genre-defining bands, and small, cult bands.
2. Vegan-friendly.
Whatever you do or don’t do, believe or practice, you’re welcome at Obscene Extreme.
3. Fair ticket price.
No massive booking agent or energy drink mega-festival bullshit, Obscene Extreme is affordable for everyone.
4. No shitty rules, no shitty security.
Stage diving, stage invasions and more, all welcome. Obscene Extreme treats you like people and doesn’t stop you having fun.
5. Grindcore carnival.
Wear a gasmask, dress as a goregrind banana, Obscene Extreme is more than a festival – it’s a party!
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0 NEWS: FAYNE Announce Ontario/ Quebec ‘Make Your Way Back Home Tour’; New Music Video ‘Believers’
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 11, 2015
EP PROMOS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE
RIYL (Recommended if you like) = Misery Signals, Alexisonfire, Periphery, The Ghost Inside, Vanna
EPK | FayneMusic.com | Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud
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High Res Press Photo | EP Lyrics – The Queen of Kings– 2014 | Download The Queen of Kings EP Cover
FAYNE Announce Ontario/ Quebec ‘Make Your Way Back Home Tour’; New Music Video ‘Believers’
Supporting The Contortionist In Montreal Feb 22nd
New EP Out ‘The Queen of Kings’; Offer Free Download ‘Believers’
Make Your Way Back Home Tour 2015 – Teaser Video
iTunes – The Queen of Kings – iTunes
FREE DOWNLOAD – Believers – Free Download
BELIEVERS – Music Video
Montreal, QC metal-core quintet Fayne are proud to announce they will be performing dates in Ontario and Quebec for their ‘Make Your Way Back Home Tour’ (dates listed below) in support of their new EP ‘The Queen of Kings’ released this past November via Crystal Math along with their recently released music video ‘Believers’, which can be viewed here. In additional news, Fayne‘s ferocious sound will be hitting the stage on February 22nd in Montreal to be local support for The Contortionist, Revocation, Fallujah and Toothgrinder. Full show details and ticket info can be found here.
Upcoming Show Dates:
Feb 22 – Montreal, QC @ Petit Cafe Campus w/ The Contortionist, Revocation, Fallujah, Toothgrinder – Tickets and info here.
‘Make Your Way Back Home Tour’:
March 14 – Ottawa @ Pressed
March 17 – London @ APK
March 18 – Belleville @ The Belle Pub
March 19 – Toronto @ Smiling Buddha
March 20 – Oshawa @ Atria
March 21 – TBA
March 27 – Montreal, QC @ Katacombes
About:
After being on hiatus since 2008, Fayne reformed in 2013 with a renewed hunger and dedication to the Canadian metal scene to deliver a metal sound coupled with melodic, attitude-fueled breakdowns to compliment their high energy performances full of positive vibes, and ridiculously powerful guitar solos. Heavily influenced by bands such as Counterparts, Mastodon, and Periphery, Fayne’s ‘The Queen of Kings’ features a special guest appearance by Misery Signals vocalist Karl Schubach on their track Nomad’s Land plus was produced by guitarist Alex Gonzalez with the help from Alan Douches of West West Side Music (Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die, Between the Buried and Me) for the final mastering. The EP is the follow up to their 2004 debut ‘You Took it All Away’ and 2006’s ‘Delivering The Final Blow’ that lead the band on multiple Canadian tours plus opening slots to support bands like Alexisonfire, Underoath, Hopesfall and Blessed By A Broken Heart.
Track Listing – FAYNE – The Queen of Kings
1.The Queen Of Kings (4:48)
2. Believers (4:05)
3. Isonic Flight (1:48)
4. Concord (4:55)
5. Nomad’s Land (featuring Karl Schubach of Misery Signals) (6:44)
EP Length: 22:22
EP Order:
For more info, please visit the following links:
http://www.facebook.com/faynemusic
http://www.twitter.com/faynemusic
http://instagram.com/faynemusic
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“Fayne have unleashed a maelstrom of a fury in The Queen of Kings EP. Bracingly raw yet just as feverishly sculpted the five track metalcore fuelled encounter reasserts the Montreal quintet as a seriously compelling proposition. It is merciless and ravenous examination of the senses and a perpetual spark for the imagination to feed upon.” – Ring Master Reviews
“The Fayne heavy drum sound is similar to that of Slipknot. The vocal screams are like those of Hatebreed with the more melodic breaks of Redlight King’s vibe. The band is full of nonstop energy. The hooks from Alex and Nick are great to get the pulse going along with Carlo’s relentless percussion assault. Joseph shows his vocal range quite well on this release while Chris plays lights out on the bass tracks. It’s no surprise that they are a favorite of theValhalla Sound Circus after only one year. It’s a hint of great things to come from another good Canadian metal outfit.” – National Rock Review
“The Main Course for the night, Fayne, surely filled Our Hearts and Bellies with core-filled fist burgers and motivated serenading side salads!! Fayne is back and with a Vengeance: that’s for sure! The energy they created on stage powered their amps and reinforced the crowd. Surely Fayne has a message to spread! Thoughtful lyrical content brought us together, uplifting the crowd, spreading the power of oneness, and knocking down the walls of mind blocks that stand before us. And speaking of walls…the dense wall of sound created by the breakdowns surely raised a rumble of raised fists and energetic punters moshing heads.” – Montrealites (Live Review 2014)
“I was just impressed all around with how well these guys go together. Their chemistry on stage, musically, and physically is something I haven’t seen in a while. Their music collides with an influence of Misery Signals meets Pantera. They are known for blending in sick guitar solos with heavier strums, melancholic/mean vocals and an insane amount of energy. When I mentioned throughout the day to a few friends I was checking these dudes out, I got a lot of “Those guys are awesome!” – clearly a good fan base as well. Congrats guys.” – (Live Review 2013) – Bucket List Music Reviews
“There is no doubt in my mind that Canada’s Fayne is a solid band, musically they’re very tight and heavy enough to make you crowd surf at one of their gigs.” – Explicitly Intense
” FAYNE have expressed all fury with “The Queen Of Kings”, packed into 5 small songs to make this short little EP. With raw flavors exposed in this collection, the quintet has created a monstrous noise…All in all the EP does mark a great return for FAYNE.” Metal Temple
“Fayne is back from their hiatus with a Fury of furious Screams, Hard Hitting skins and Heavy sculpted guitar leads and solos. With a silent but deadly approach Fayne slays into the album with the title track The Queen Of Kings.” – Kingston Music Reviews
“La recette est bien exploitée, tous les éléments du genre sont en place avec des guitares adipeuses qui chuintent lors de certains moments opportuns.” – Voir
0 NEWS: Blankfest Quebec 2015 Returns March 7th to Help Montreal’s Homeless!
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Montreal, QC – February 11, 2015
Blankfest Quebec | OldBreweryMission.ca
Blankfest Quebec 2015 Returns March 7th to Help Montreal’s Homeless!
After a small break from five consecutive Blankfests in Montreal from 2009-2013, Blankfest Quebec returns for its 6th edition to help Montreal’s homeless keep warm with its upcoming charity show / winter clothing drive.
Montreal is known for having one of Canada’s harshest and coldest winters, and every year it’s unfortunate that those who are homeless must endure the reality of living on the street.
Since its conception, Blankfest Quebec has been raising awareness and clothing (over 3,000 items to date) for Montreal’s homeless and shelter the Old Brewery Mission.
This year sees the return of the charity event for its 6th edition with the city’s music community coming together once again to help those in need. Blankfest Quebec VI will be held on Saturday, March 7th at Piranha Bar (680 Ste. Catherine W.) and see reunion sets by Fist of Freedom and Repetant plus support from Keychain and All There Is To Know.
Blankfest VI 2015 – Event Details:
Dungeon Works Productions & Asher Media Relations Present BLANKFEST QUEBEC 2015 with proceeds donated to Old Brewery Mission.
Facebook Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/795344697181324/
Facebook Fanpage – Blankfest Quebec – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blankfest-Quebec/124607864221341
Old Brewery Mission – www.oldbrewerymission.ca and http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mission-Old-Brewery-page-officielle/168973503131279
Date: Saturday, March 7th, 2015
Time: Doors: 7:30pm – Show: 8pm
Venue: Piranha Bar, 680 Ste-Catherine W.
Cost: ADMISSION TO SHOW IS DONATION OF CLOTHING, PREFERABLY WINTER CLOTHING FOR THE HOMELESS. WE’LL EVEN TAKE SLEEPING BAGS AND BLANKETS, THINK SITTING OUTDOORS IN -40C. WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO BE WEARING!
Bands:
Fist of Freedom
Repetant
Keychain
All There Is To Know
About: The Old Brewery Mission Soothing homelessness. Solving homelessness.
Founded in 1889, The Old Brewery Mission is the largest resource for homeless men in Quebec and for homeless women in Canada. This non-profit organization provides a range of services that respond to the needs of Montreal’s homeless people as well as those at risk of becoming so, and endeavours to enable them to take control of their lives and assume their rightful place in the community. It is estimated that there are close to 20,000 homeless people in Montreal.
About: Blankfest Quebec is organized by Jon Asher, in collaboration with the Old Brewery Mission, and was launched after Jon read about his friend, New York City indie rock veteran Kenn Rowell of The Baghdaddios, who founded Blankfest in 1997 and has been organizing the annual blanket fundraiser in New York City since then.
Since its inception in NYC, Rowell estimates that Blank-Fest has collected over 10,000 total donations for the homeless, which have been distributed to the homeless in the New York City area and has inspired similar efforts in New Jersey, Manhattan and Nottingham, UK. Among the many distinguished artists who have performed at past international Blank-Fests are: Rothberg (EMI), Buddy Cage (Grateful Dead), Marc Rizzo (Soulfly) and Meg Griffin (Sirius Radio).
For info on Blankfest, please visit the following links:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blankfest-Quebec/124607864221341
http://www.blankfest.org/
Wikipedia – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blank-Fest
Past Press Coverage:
CTV Montreal – http://montreal.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20120218/mtl_blankfest_120218/20120218?hub=MontrealHome
Bands warm up Montreal’s streets with BlankFest
http://www.montrealgazette.com/Health/Bands+warm+Montreal+streets+with+BlankFest/1368552/story.html
RockandRollReport.com – http://rockandrollreport.com/feb-18-blankfest-quebec-iv-its-about-the-homeless-nothing-more-nothing-less/
Feb 23 2011 – CJAD 800AM – Blankfest 2011 – http://youtu.be/uznJ1bmbsFQ
Blankfest Documentary – 2011 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_nZr7wZhjc
part 2 – http://youtu.be/DtUy2Oms2Cw
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0 Metalhead Blog – Psychostick’s Matty J Interview
0 NEWS: Out Today! Vancouver’s Progressive Metallers id. Release Debut EP ‘Sagittarius A’
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 10, 2015
EP PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE
RIYL = Opeth, Sleepy Time Gorilla Museum, Gojira, Devin Townsend.
Out Today! Vancouver’s Progressive Metallers id. Release Debut EP ‘Sagittarius A’
EP Stream – Sagittarius A – https://idmusic9.bandcamp.com/album/sagittarius-a
Vancouver, BC’s id., a multi-layered metal force with its progressive, heavy and catharsis songwriting inspired by Sigmund Freud’s theory on the levels of the human psyche are proud to unleash their debut EP ‘Sagittarius A’, out today, Feb 10, 2015. The EP is an introduction of the band’s subconscious tendencies touching on topics such as inner struggle, world views, self-awareness to what’s beyond in outer space. With more songs in their arsenal for a full length to follow this EP and influenced by bands such as Opeth, Mastodon, Devin Townsend, Gojira, and Augury, id is sharing with metallers what’s to come as they push forward to put themselves on the map. Employing a style that is different compared to other progressive bands, id. transcend genres with a line up of Vancouver metal scene veterans that includes lyricist and vocalist Jason Pennington (Makaria), drummer Kris DeBoer (Grudge, Infernal Majesty, Artep), rhythm guitarist Tyson Araszewski (AutumnEx) and guitarist Alex Dubreuil (My Own Chaos) who also does bass on the EP.
The EP is now available for purchase at the following link here.
Vocalist Jason Pennington comments:
“We’re happy to share our debut EP with our new fans! Check it out it! It’ll make you explore the exposition of human emotion. It speaks of metaphors that interpret our actions. Enjoy \m/” comments vocalist Jason Pennington.
Track Listing – id. – Sagittarius A
1. The Greatest Secret Never Told (3:58)
2. Humanity’s Cry (5:36)
3. id.entity (6:01)
4. Sagittarius A (5:57)
EP Length: 21:34
In additional news, id. will be performing their CD launch show later this week on February 14th for The Invisible Orange’s Anti-Valentine’s Day Massacre at Funky Winkerbeans in Vancouver, BC alongside Unbeheld, Harvest The Infection and Baryon. For tickets and show details please visit the following link here.
Band Fact: The story behind the EP Title: ‘Sagittarius A’ is the name of the black hole in the center of our galaxy. The idea comes from a fundamental belief in a scientific world view, free of religious influence and tyranny. It outlines how people are susceptible to believe things without evidence if it appeals to their vanity, as opposed to being presented with evidence and being able to accept something that is inherently contradictory to their intuition.
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““As hard hitting as Opeth and as guttural as you can be, while still maintaining the complexity of progressive music.” – DJ Vengeance, Midlands Metalheads Radio
“Progressive Metal band id. and their brand new EP, entitled Sagittarius A, which will take you on a relatively short but very interesting expedition through several music genres, from World Music to Death Metal. Longtime fans of Opeth, Gojira and Mastodon will quickly fall in love with id., while others might be positively surprised with the depth offered in the music by this Vancouver-based group.” – The Headbanging Moose
“it is metal at its most beautiful. Reminding me very much of Opeth, Sagittarius A is melodic and moving. There are emotional tempo and tone changes, particularly in the track Humanity’s Cry. I love that Saggitarius A takes you on an exciting, emotional journey with its dark melodies and heavy vocals. At just four tracks, it’s a short yet satisfying listen, leaving you feeling like you’ve completed a great journey with some wonderful music” – Metal Head Blog
“This EP had me impressed.” – Canadian Beats
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