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0 Progressive Music Planet – Fractal Cypher- The Human Paradox
Fractal Cypher’s “The Human Paradox” is an example of an enormously talented band…The playing is exceptional and extremely tight throughout.
https://progressivemusicplanet.com/2016/08/25/fractal-cypher-the-human-paradox/
0 NEWS: GearGods Premiere FRACTAL CYPHER Playthrough ‘Idle Words’; Debut Album Out Sept 7th
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Montreal, QC – August 25, 2016
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For fans of Symphony X, Dream Theater, Scar Symmetry, Sonata Arctica, Kamelot
GearGods Premiere Montreal Prog Metal FRACTAL CYPHER Playthrough ‘Idle Words’
Debut Album ‘The Human Paradox’ Out Sept 7th
Montreal prog metallers FRACTAL CYPHER will be releasing their debut album ‘The Human Paradox’ on September 7th. The album is produced by Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist, Beyond Creation, Neuraxis) and will be comprised of 9 songs, each hand picked and strategically chosen to best represent the living, breathing entity that is FRACTAL CYPHER. Their fourth single off the debut is a playthrough video for ‘Idle Words’ that the band has teamed up withGearGods.net for the exclusive premiere.
“Idle Words is a « djtenty » style song that explores many different textures, soundscapes, and passages. Whether heavy riffs, jazzy ambiance and textures or catchy choruses and verses, Idle Words is far from being a monotone song and will surely hook the modern prog listeners.” comments guitarist Vincent Bruneau.
To watch the ‘Idle Words’ playthrough, please visit the following link: http://geargods.net/playthrough/fractal-cypher-no-idle-hands-on-idle-words-music-video/
FRACTAL CYPHER exists to captivate audiences with progressive instrumentals that cut through the mesmerizing vocals yet somehow evolving; each listen provides a new perspective. Straight out of the heart of Canada’s metal scene, these Montreal metallers constantly shift their compositions with seamless transitions and theatrical interludes to keep audiences on their toes. Since 2014, ex-Far From Reality members Simon Lavoie (vocals), Ludovick Daoust (keyboard), and Vincent Bruneau (guitar) have dedicated themselves to FRACTAL CYPHER.
The powerful quintet is just as versatile in their music as they are in their musical interests, darting between djent, death metal, and classic rock. Each song acts of their own volition almost taking control of the members and shaping a personality and energy not unlike a living entity. Ludovick is at the helm of songwriting, calculating and unlocking each melody and becoming the voice for each piece.
1. Lost (8:23)
2. Endless Circle (6:26)
3. Shining A While (8:04)
4. Prison Planet (5:27)
5. Imminent Extinction (6:28)
6. Final Abode (8:32)
7. Awakening (6:21)
8. Idle Words (7:52)
9. The Ghost Of Myself (7:24)
Album Pre-Order on iTunes here and Bandcamp here.
Upcoming Show Dates:
Oct 7 – Montreal. QC – Petit Cafe Campus – info
For more info, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/fractalcypher.
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0 Horror Metal Sounds – Vow of Thorns – Farewell To The Sun
This extreme progressive black metal ensemble from Canada explores the high peaks of jazz and the bold experimentation of prog. Just try clapping to the beat of this drummer, I dare you!
Vow of Thorns gets two thumbs up and a huge 9 for offering a “Farewell to the Sun”.
http://horrormetalsounds.com/torture-tunes-vow-of-thorns-farewell-to-the-sun-review.html
0 NEWS: Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announce 2016 Artist Nominees; September 25th At Studio Bell (National Music Centre)
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – Aug 25, 2016
Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announce 2016 Artist Nominees
September 25th At Studio Bell (National Music Centre)
Voting For People’s Choice Award here
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Recognizing the achievements of Calgary’s music community, the YYC Music Awards is proud to reveal the artist nominees for their inaugural year in supporting and celebrating the wide range of musical talent based in the city. Honouring artists in 18 categories (listed below), the YYC Music Awards will be hosting their first annual gala on September 25th at Studio Bell in the National Music Centre. Doors will be at 7pm with the ceremony beginning at 8:15pm. Tickets for the event will be available for purchase as of August 30th online at YYCMusicAwards.com. Ticket price is $39.99 plus service fees.
“We are very excited to announce the list of nominees for this year. It was a longer process than anticipated that involved going back to our voting committee to break ties in several categories. We feel this is a clear statement on the strength of the musicians and artists in our city and as difficult as it was it is shaping up to be a very exciting event.” comments co-organizer Leanne Harrison.
The YYC Music Awards are founded by music industry veterans Darren Gilbert (producer, Off The T-Can Studio), Shannon Ambrose (The Portal Magazine), Larry Mayell (artist manager) & Leanne Harrison (SIN Agency) to celebrate the artists that embrace Calgary at home, entertaining and supporting its arts and culture.
The YYC Music Awards categories and nominees:
http://yycmusicawards.com/award-categories/
ALTERNATIVE RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Alright Gents – Ok Guys
Gabe Romero – Suburban Soul Train
Nobaby – Food Album
Septembryo – iBelieve
The Wisers – It’s Safe, I’m Not Here
BLUES RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Debra Power – Even Red Heads Get the Blues
Devin Cooper – Cross the Line
Kirby Sewell Band – Girl with the New Tattoo
Nathan’s Taken – Honey Girl
Tim Williams – So Low
COUNTRY RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Jacob Rose – Last Another Day
Jason Hastie and The Alibi – Feels Like Home
Lyndsay Butler – I’ll Drive the Truck
Maddison Krebs – Bulls-Eye
TwoShine County – Whole Lotta Love
DJ/ ELECTRONIC RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Isis Graham aka Esette – YOU
Mark Instinct – Shake featuring Dizzy dLux
Soulier – Expansions
Sunseekerz – The Stick Up
Zach Taylor – Johnny Hockey
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jocelyn Alice
Joelle
Lexi Strate
Lyndsay Butler
Mary Kate Aquino
GROUP OF THE YEAR
Jason Hastie & The Alibi
The New Electric
The Static Shift
TwoShine County
Windigo
JAZZ RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Al Muirhead – Oop!
Hutchinson Andrew Trio – Hollow Trees
Johnny Summers – Piano Sessions Volume 2
Tyler Hornby – Launch
Vocal Group Kiva – Familiar Faces
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Al Muirhead
Drew Gregory
Kirby Sewell
Scott MacKay
Tyler Hornby
METAL RECORDING OF THE YEAR
AfterEarth – In the Shadow of Destiny
Divinity – The Immortalist, Part 2 – Momentum
Every Hour Kills – Every Hour Kills
Hazzerd – Victimize the Innocent
Sentient – Ceremonial Murder
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Cowpuncher – “Later On”
Jason Hastie and The Alibi – “White Dress”
Jocelyn Alice – “Jackpot”
Lexi Strate – “Diamond Eyes”
The New Electric – “Life’s What You Make It”
POP RECORDING OF THE YEAR
DJ Kav (ft. Kay L & Voyce) – Raindrops
Jocelyn Alice – Jackpot
Lexi Strate – Waves
The New Electric – Life’s What You Make It
Windigo – Windigo
RAP/ HIP HOP RECORDING OF THE YEAR
CLOUDE – GOTENKS (Trunks Freestyle)
DJ Kav (ft. Kay L & Voyce) – Raindrops
Kay L – LOST
Midwest Mindset – 1313
Zach Taylor – Johnny Hockey
ROCK RECORDING OF THE YEAR
8nChange – Skin
All Above Me – Anthem
The Static Shift – At Odds
Thrill of Falling – Truth For Lies
Windigo – Windigo
ROOTS/ FOLK RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Ann Taylor – Roses
Jacob Rose – Last Another Day
Mariel Buckley – Motorhome
The Northern Beauties – The Northern Beauties
Scott MacKay – Twin
SINGER/ SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Ann Taylor
Jason Hastie and The Alibi
Jocelyn Alice
Joelle
The Northern Beauties
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Jason Hastie and The Alibi – “Feels Like Home”
Jocelyn Alice – “Jackpot”
The New Electric – “Life’s What You Make It”
TwoShine County – “Love This Song”
Windigo – “It Goes On (In My Mind)”
ZACKARIAH AND THE PROPHETS MEMORIAL AWARD
(to be announced at award ceremony)
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
(please visit the following link for nominees and voting here)
About:
The YYC Music Awards purpose is to celebrate the wide range of musical talent in the city of Calgary.
The YYC Music Awards is accepting volunteer applications leading up to and for the gala along with membership for CMSC (Calgary Music Selection Committee), who are our voting members.
Volunteer Application: http://yycmusicawards.com/volunteers/
Join CMSC: http://yycmusicawards.com/cmsc/
Sponsorship Inquiries: http://yycmusicawards.com/sponsorship-kit/
For more info: YYCMusicAwards.com
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0 NEWS: Thrash Legends EXCITER Comment On Original Line Up Performing For First Time Since 1985 at Calgary Metalfest; 2016 Line Up w/ Annihilator, Exciter (original line-up), Razor, Sacrifice, Toxic Holocaust, The Exalted Piledriver And More!; Tickets & VIP Passes On Sale
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Montreal, QC – Aug 25, 2016
CalgaryMetalfest.com | Facebook
Thrash Legends EXCITER Comment On Original Line Up Performing For First Time Since 1985 at Calgary Metalfest
2016 Line Up w/ Annihilator, Exciter (original line-up), Razor, Sacrifice,
Toxic Holocaust, The Exalted Piledriver And More!
Tickets & VIP Passes On Sale here
Download Calgary MetalFest Posters here
Canadian thrash legends EXCITER will be taking the stage at this year’s Calgary Metalfest on September 17th at Flames Central presented by Big Nate Productions. Their performance is one for the history books as they will be reuniting their original line up for the first time since 1985 plus sharing the stage with fellow Canadian thrash pioneers ANNIHILATOR, RAZOR and SACRIFICE. All have never before performed on the same stage together, making the concert a historic moment in metal.
EXCITER guitarist John Ricci comments:
“We are really stoked to participate at the fest with such great bands that came out of Canada and went on to establish themselves as serious contenders in the metal market around the globe. The last time the original line-up played together was the summer of 1985, our last tour together across the USA. When we got back together in 2014, it was like we never broke up, it was like instant musical chemistry!”
Tickets and VIP Passes on sale through https://calgarymetalfest.com and at Sloth Records in Calgary.
New this year, VIP packages will be offered and include sound check viewings, band meet and greets, and autograph sessions. Check out http://calgarymetalfest.com and http://bignateproductions.com for more info!
Friday, September 16th at Dickens Pub, Portland-based TOXIC HOLOCAUST will headline their first Calgary appearance since 2011. Support by DISCIPLES OF POWER, THE ORDER OF CHAOS, FORNICATION, BLACK PESTILENCE and CONCRETE FUNERAL. Info here.
Thursday, September 15th at Distortion sees THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER in their first ever Western Canadian performance with support from CRYSTAL MESS, SAVAGE STREETS, PROFITS OF CRIME and ACCOSTAL. Info here.
Wednesday, September 14th Kick-off Party at The Ship and Anchor, FREE SHOW with THE CADAVOR DOG, W.M.D., IN/VERTIGO, BLACKBIRD ELECTRIC, OUTLETS BAND. Info here.
About:
Calgary Metalfest, in its fifth annual year, started in 2012 by Nathan “Nate Reno” Renaud after his experiences working at Monsters of Rock in 2008 and as Stage and Production Manager of Noctis Metalfest from 2008 to 2013. Nate also founded and plays bass in KYOKTYS and is a live and studio audio engineer with over forty titles and hundreds of shows to his credit. Check him out at http://bignateproductions.com.
Through its live charity auction, Calgary Metalfest has raised a total of $4000 for Make-A-Wish Southern Alberta and is shooting to sponsor an entire $10,000 Wish this year! Auction items will include autographed posters, guitars, art, festival tickets, and more.
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0 EPK – Cell – The Frozen Moon of Erebath (2016)
CELL – The Frozen Moon of Erebath (2016)
For fans of Inquisition, Death, Immortal, 1349, Tsjuder, Shining and Morbid Angel
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L-R: Cell Current Line Up | Deimos (Bass) | Hyperion (Vocals, Guitar) | | Void (Drums) | – Photo Credit – Amy Lee Zinn [Download = Press Photo]
Oscar Wilde memorably said: ‘We are all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars.’ Well, Cell are doing more than just looking, they have channeled the universe that surrounds us in all its infinite glory and chaos into their music. Thus, drums crash like asteroids pounding into a doomed planet, guitars soar at light-speed, and the bass throbs with the sonic pulse of a dying star, the band themselves describe their music as ‘chaotic, grinding, sludgy, cold and hateful.’
Cell is a band purveying their own unique brand of cosmic black metal with pile-driving drumming, flavored with hints of doom and sludge metal, but always with that unique black metal atmosphere, inspired by the cosmos, and darker than any black hole, drawing all light into itself and spewing out darkness.
Their top five influences are Inquisition, Tsjuder, Immortal, Death and 1349 but Cell very much bring their own vision to the table, after all, if you want to see far, you stand on the shoulders of giants…and Cell’s vision reaches to the very edge of the universe.
Cell came into creation in the late fall of 2014 at the hands of guitarist and vocalist Hyperion and drummer Void in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After jamming as a two-piece for a few months, bassist Deimos joined the nucleus of Cell, and this unique black metal organism was ready to infect the world, for a strong concept divides and multiplies like an invading organism infecting more and more fans in their turn…The Cell infection/invasion begins here!
Feeding off the crowd’s energy, Cell lives to bring their unique cosmic black metal to the stage…to show and guide their fans to what reigns above them, the universe in all its cold splendor and glory!
Guitarist and vocalist Hyperion explains the meaning behind Cell’s unusual name and how the Cell itself formed.
‘The meaning behind Cell’s name is biological and evolutionary. We wanted something that would suit us and the music that we forge…A lot of our lyrics are based on a concept of our own universe that we’ve created. We dig deep into humanoid beings and how they’ll inevitably meet their demise by their own hand….Originally I had the idea for Cell a few years ago and wrote some songs whilst looking for other musicians who shared my vision. Vocalist and bassist Deimos and drummer Void completed the foundation of Cell. All of us in the band were going through some hard emotional things in our lives and bringing the band together created an unbelievable catharsis for us. We’re able to channel dark emotions and hate upon things that disgust us in this world and reality.’
Indeed, Cell’s music has a depth and originality that goes beyond much of the clichéd music out there, as Hyperion explains in great detail the meaning behind their songs.
‘’The Frozen Moon of Erebath’ is a concept album taking place in a different galaxy to our own. In this galaxy there are many intelligent beings that have been driven to extinction by their own hands. Greed, hate, lust, and power are some of the many feelings that have destroyed them over time. On the frozen moon of Erebath there is a race of beings who destroyed their own planet and relocated to their moon to perform experiments and create more hybrids of themselves that can further their goal to conquer the galaxy.’
‘In the track ‘Celestial Hybrid’ we explain a scenario where the hybrids of Erebath land on a planet similar to erase and terraform. They decimate the middle-aged and old while kidnapping the children for experiments to complete their conquest of the ‘perfect being’.
‘’Drained and Lifeless’ is a track of pure hatred and emotion. It’s about the beings that suck your life force and energy from your soul. It relates to the hard moments we deal with every day as humans. There are so many people out there that don’t know that they drain people’s energy and will continue to do so until the day they perish.’
‘‘Cosmic Portal Ov Hell’; this track is about a portal that opens above a peaceful and caring civilisation. They soon realise the beings coming through this portal are here for one thing only…destruction!’
‘’Symbiotic Parasite’; this is about a symbiote that is able to attach and combine itself with another intelligent being to live together as one. It stays attached for a few months and slowly drains the being until there is no life force left. Each new victim makes this symbiote more and more powerful.’
‘Celestial Hybrid’ is a song about the hybrids of Erebath descending down from the stars so they can terraform a peaceful planet. They kidnap the young for experiments to further themselves as the perfect beings.’
In ‘The Infinity Gauntlet’ a Titan travels planet-to-planet just to destroy them and please Death herself. He sees Death in a woman’s form and fell in love with this entity since he first killed. Death doesn’t exist as a being…but in his eyes she is there every day convincing him to take more planets to satisfy her lust.’
‘’Erasing The Plane of Existence’ is a continuation of both ‘Cosmic Portal Ov Hell’ and ‘Celestial Hybrid’. This track delves further into the destruction of a civilisation from pure curiosity in science and inventions.’
‘The last track on the album is entitled ‘Rage Upon The Celestial Effigy of Infinite Time and Space’ is a story about race of beings that work as planet merchants for the hybrids and clean off total worlds so they can sell them for terraforming. The king eventually gets too greedy and brings about his own demise of his race of hybrids themselves. He witnesses the planet exploding as he ends his own son off to another planet far in the stars in an attempt to save his offspring’s life.’
To conclude…Cell are an aural firestorm of cosmic frost and fury, free from clichés, fearless in their vision, they are the ideal band to take black metal to new cosmic heights and black dimensions!’
0 EPK – Uforia – Fight or Flight (2016)
Uforia – Fight or Flight (2016)
Release Date: July 15, 2016
Distribution: Tunecore
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For fans of Billy Talent, Finger Eleven, Our Lady Peace
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“This title track (Fight or Flight), in all of its gritty and tenacious swagger, smacks you in the face and demands to be listened to.” – Canadian Beats
“packing a powerful punch with no filler” – Some Kind of Media
“Uforia have released a tight collection of excellent songs and with the re-appearance of other Canadian guitar acts like Billy Talent and the aforementioned Finger Eleven into the mix we could be in for a renaissance in Canadian rock music.” – The Green Room Podcast
“I must say that this band definitely picked a great name for itself. We all know the definition of Euphoria; a feeling or state of intense excitement or happiness. This is exactly how the band portrayed themselves on stage. I was impressed by their stage presence….I see a bright future for this young talented group of musicians. They have great supporters and music mentors on their side. Please check them out when they come to a city near you.” – Concert Addicts
“It’s hard to fake understanding and desire. You get it or you don’t, you want it or you don’t. Uforia definitely has it.” – Steve Molella (Finger Eleven)
• Album and Live Band Line Up: Michael Ursini, Adam Brik, Daniel Salij, Julien Bigras
Discography:
2016 – Fight or Flight – EP
2015 – Transmutation – EP
2012 – Imagining – EP
Photo Credit – Melissa Aquino
What began as a solo project for Michael Ursini (Singer/Songwriter/Rhythm Guitar) has morphed into Uforia, a talented four-piece hard rock band that has released three EPs since 2012. Based in Toronto and influenced by Billy Talent, Incubus, Finger Eleven and Our Lady Peace, among others, the group also consists of Adam Brik (Lead Guitar), Daniel Salij (Bass) and Dylan Piercey (Drums).
Uforia’s third EP is the high energy Fight or Flight, featuring five songs all produced by and co-written with Steve Molella (Finger Eleven). “Steve has had a massive influence on myself and Uforia,” says Ursini. “He worked his butt off to make each song reach its maximum potential. I’ve learned more about songwriting and recording in the last year than ever before because of his talent and energy.”
The aggressive and riff-laden title track (which is also the lead single) is about the struggle of making difficult decisions. “It was originally conceived after Adam hit a tree and dislocated his thumb in a snowboarding fall,” explains Ursini. “He was in so much pain and didn’t feel he could wait to be rescued. In that moment he made the choice to get himself down the mountain and seek the medical attention he needed.”
The EP continues with “Radiation”, a warning that ecological change is inevitable and we must embrace it and evolve in order to survive. “Wake Me” is about the struggle to wake up and escape the darkness of a dream world, while “Overthrow” encourages listeners to be patient and to take control of their own destiny when the moment is right. The EP closer “Is Anybody Living” is a track about facing your fears, particularly the fear of change.
Uforia’s previous releases include the debut EP Imagining (2012) and the fan-funded follow-up Transmutation (2015). The band has won a number of contests including the Hard Rock Rising Canada contest (2013), the opportunity to open for hometown heroes Billy Talent (2014) and the Jack Daniel’s Supporting Act contest (2016). “Fight or Flight” was played regularly at Rogers Centre during the Blue Jays games throughout the 2016 season. It ranked #4 on the best songs of 2016 at CJIM Montreal’s Rock Station and 91X in Belleville. Oshawa’s 94.9 The Rock FM featured Fight or Flight (EP) on the Best of Generation Next 2016.
Shared the stage with:
Billy Talent and James Black (Finger Eleven)
Tours & Festivals:
2016 – Woodbridge Ribfest, Youth Day Global, Southern Ontario Tour (Ongoing Weekends)
2015 – Woodbridge Ribfest, Youth Day Global,
2014 – Rock the Coliseum, Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa (mini tour).
Fun Facts:
- Uforia made the Alan Cross top 11 list May 13, 2016, and had the second most added song to active rock radio behind Blink 182.
- Jack Daniel’s funded Uforia’s radio tracking campaign with Mike Rice & RPM Promotion.
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