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0 NEWS: Out Now! Prog Duo JUPITER HOLLOW Release Debut EP ‘Odyssey’

  • January 13, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Jupiter Hollow · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 13, 2017

 

For fans of Tool, Rush, A Perfect Circle, Pink Floyd, Tesseract, Karnivool & Rishloo

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Out Now! Prog Duo JUPITER HOLLOW Release Debut EP ‘Odyssey’

L-R- Grant MacKenzie (guitar, bass, synth), Kenny Parry (vocals, drums, synth/keys). Photo by Sandra Beatty

Barrie, ON’s ambient progressive metal / rock duo JUPITER HOLLOW were birthed in 2015 and have already mastered the art of bringing their fans on an audio and visual experience. Their sound is usually referred to as spacey, experimental and refreshing, reminding listeners of bands like Tool, Pink Floyd, A Perfect Circle, Tesseract, The Contortionist and Rush. Consisting of two young, passionate and driven Canadian artists, Grant MacKenzie (21) and Kenny Parry (18), the pair perform with a dominating stage presence, while captivating their audiences with their unique sonic journey.

Their debut EP ‘Odyssey’ is a concept record featuring 5 tracks to introduce JUPITER HOLLOW‘s ambient experimental progressive songwriting plus will act as a prelude to their planned full length ‘AHDOMN’.

The EP is now streaming at www.JupiterHollow.ca plus on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5H7zRhIx_s

The EP is available on iTunes, Amazon.

Music Video ‘Deep In Space’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ydNnVUyqKI

Music Video – ‘Hades Heart’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep6dxPi_Iis

Show Dates:
January 14 – Toronto, ON – Smiling Buddha (CD Release Show) – info
Jan 18-22 – Los Angeles, CA – NAMM *(attendance only)
March 3 – Barrie, ON – Foxx Lounge

1. Deep In Space (5:06)
2. Ascending (2:52)
3. Hades Heart (4:30)
4. Over 50 Years (5:05)
5. Odyssey (5:50)
EP Length: 23.26

About the duo:

Grant, who plays guitar, bass and synth for the band started his music career 8 ½ years ago at the age of 12, sitting in his basement watching the movie Rock Prophecies. This movie was about legendary rock photographer Robert M. Knight, finding and transforming a young, unknown guitarist from a small town into a worldwide success. Inspired and motivated, Grant spent the next few years honing his guitar skills, writing music, and later learning the business side by attending college for business marketing. At age 20, Grant was invited into the Brotherhood of the Guitar, by founder Robert M. Knight, leading to endorsements with Ernie Ball Music Man and JH Audio.

While Grant was performing with another group at a local battle of the bands, he came across a mesmerizing singer by the name of Kenny Parry (vocalist, drummer and synth for Jupiter Hollow), who was almost performing as if he was possessed on stage, hitting notes that seemed impossible by any guy. Kenny Parry started music at the young age of 2 years old, setting up pots and pans like a drum set and banging away. This led to an obsession with music, and a discovery of his unique talent. In his teenage years, Kenny won himself the title “Best Drummer in Ontario” 3 years in a row. Around this time, Kenny started learning how to sing after being inspired by singers such as Maynard James Keenan, Mike Lessard, Dan Tompkins and Ian Kenny to name a few. Through years of strengthening his vocal abilities in choirs, bands and hours of dedication, Kenny has acquired an articulate vocal range, relentless endurance, and almost shocking performance through his uncontrollable stage presence.

Shortly after meeting, Grant and Kenny knew that their talents combined would create something truly unique, and Jupiter Hollow was born. Since then, the duo effortlessly created music in Kenny’s basement for months on end. The concept grew to be a two-man band, since Grant and Kenny wrote all of the music and wanted to keep it that way. The two musicians use technology to their advantage, allowing them to perform with a dominating stage presence, while captivating their audiences with their unique sonic journey.

For more info, please visit: www.JupiterHollow.ca.

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“Jupiter Hollow have given the world five songs of progressive brilliance. For such a young duo hailing from Barrie, Ontario they pack a serious punch. They are great musicians and have crafted an amazing voice which touches on a range of progressive cliches but with a twist of more ambient music. Their music shows maturity beyond their age…” – The Independent Voice

“Impossibly young Canadian duo deliver quite a trip. When a prog band emerges with their debut EP and the two people in it are 18 and 21 respectively, you are more than entitled to feel old. When a prog duo emerges with as much talent as Jupiter Hollow you are entitled to feel excited about the future…A band this brimming with ideas will at some point in their careers deliver a masterpiece. This is an incredible start.” – Maximum Volume Music
“New listeners can expect to go on a musical journey when hearing Jupiter Hollow.” – Barrie Advance

“Teen duo Jupiter Hollow deserve props for valuing virtuosity and going against the grain. Rock on!” – Power of Pop

“An adventurous duo that isn’t afraid to experiment with sound as well as influences, which range from Rush to A Perfect Circle to newer Leprous. ” – Lords of Metal

“Jupiter Hollow consists of only two guys; there’s a Grant, and there’s a Kenny. They put all of the music together themselves, and it’s pretty spectacular if you ask me!” – Noah Campbell, Rock 95.7FM (Radio Host)

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0 NEWS: 88 MILE TRIP Release FREE EP ‘Blame Canada’ ft. Covers of Bachman Turner Overdrive, Neil Young And More!

  • January 13, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · 88 Mile Trip · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 13, 2017

88 MILE TRIP Release FREE EP ‘Blame Canada’ ft. Covers of Bachman Turner Overdrive, Neil Young And More!

Vancouver’s 88 MILE TRIP are very proud Canadians, they are so proud that they have put together a new 5 track EP entitled ‘Blame Canada’ covering songs in tribute to Canadian rock and roll music of years past such as Bachman Turner Overdrive, Neil Young, Red River, The Stampeders plus Doug and The Slugs. The best part about this EP besides it all celebrating Canuck music, is that it’s available for FREE DOWNLOAD via the band’s bandcamp page at https://88miletrip.bandcamp.com.

The EP was created as a fun salute to the greats who laid the foundation for 88 MILE TRIP and other modern Canadian bands. The connection came full circle when, while recording the EP, Doug And The Slugs co-founder and keyboard player Simon Kendall got wind that the band were covering “Tomcat Prowl”, that he came down to the studio to lay down some keys on it.

The band explains the story behind the EP:

“The idea for the Blame Canada EP was spawned while we were on tour promoting our full length album “Through The Thickest Haze”. On our drive from Calgary AB to Cranbrook, BC, a song came on the radio in the van with this incredibly heavy riff that was good enough to be on any of the first four Black Sabbath records. It turned out to be a Bachman Turner Overdrive song called “Not Fragile”. After that we got thinking, if we had never heard this song before, how many other awesome Canadian rock songs have we missed out on. That thought turned into many hours of beer drinking plus record spinning, and eventually the idea to cover some songs we had discovered. We hope that Canadian music fans, young and old alike, enjoy this tribute to some of the best music our country has ever produced.”

Song Stream – 88 Mile Trip – Fragile (Bachman Turner Overdrive) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HtogI3s7qg 


Track listing.
1. Not Fragile (Bachman Turner Overdrive cover)
2. Cowboys In Hong Kong (Red Rider cover)
3. Tomcat Prowl (Doug and The Slugs Cover) Feat. Simon Kendall
4. Ohio (Neil Young Cover)
5. Wild Eyes (Stampeders cover)

88 Mile Trip:
David Bell: Vocals
Pat Hill: Guitar
Darin Wall: Bass
Eddie Riumin: Drums
Simon Kendall: Guest keyboard on “Tomcat Prowl”
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Mike Rogerson at Harbourside Studios, North Vancouver BC, Canada
Assisted by Rob Acquino and Nick Stirling

Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/88MileTrip
Big Cartel: http://88miletrip.bigcartel.com
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/88miletrip
Twitter: https://twitter.com/88miletrip
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/88miletrip
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/88MileTrip

About:
Founded in 2013, 88 Mile Trip is a heavy stoner rock band from Vancouver BC, Canada. In a few short years, the band has managed to release an EP, a live album, a full length LP “Through The Thickest Haze” and are now poised to release an EP of classic Canadian cover songs called “Blame Canada”. They have also embarked on several west coast tours, and a full cross Canada tour in support of their debut full length. Additionally, 88 Mile Trip has shared the stage with such noteable acts as Orange Goblin, Holy Grail, Jex Thoth, Lazer/Wulf, Karma To Burn, The Skull, Mothership and more. In 2016, the band received the award “Best Local Rock Band” at The Whammy Awards in Vancouver, where local musicians give recognition to each other and fans vote on the awards. 88 Mile Trip plan to continue to build on this foundation in 2017 and beyond. Fans of Kyuss, Orange Goblin, Black Sabbath, Fu Manchu and groove laden stoner rock should take note of 88 Mile Trip.

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0 Metal Legions – Listen to new Terrifier and more!

  • January 13, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Terrifier (Test Your Metal Rcords)

http://www.spreaker.com/user/metal-legions/metal-legions-episode-89

0 Metal Temple – Chariots of The Gods – Ages Unsung

  • January 12, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Chariots of The Gods

http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/c_2/chariots-of-the-gods_2.htm

0 Kultur 666 – ‘Bending Light’ by Tactus – A Comment

  • January 12, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Tactus

A Comment on the ‘Bending Light’ album by Tactus (2016).

Source: ‘Bending Light’ by Tactus – A Comment

0 NEWS: Alberta’s CEMR MetalFest 2017 Reveal Day 2 Line-Up w/ Display of Decay, Vile Insignia, Anarcheon, Ye Goat-Herd Gods, Augurium and Graveyard Nemesis

  • January 12, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · CEMR MetalFest · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 12, 2017

Alberta’s CEMR MetalFest 2017 Reveal Day 2 Line-Up
w/ Display of Decay, Vile Insignia, Anarcheon, Ye Goat-Herd Gods, Augurium and Graveyard Nemesis

Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio, Voxx Promotions and The Forge are proud to present their Day 2 line-up for CEMR’s 2nd annual MetalFest featuring a delectable bill of various genres of metal that are assured to keep you on your feet and make your weekend a severe bangover with tons of amazing memories.

Day 2 of the CEMR Metalfest 2017!

April 7, 2017, CEMR Metalfest presents:

Display of Decay, Vile Insignia, Anarcheon, Ye Goat-Herd Gods, Augurium and Graveyard Nemesis!

Also introducing our amazing and beautiful Hostess for all 3 nights of the fest, Miss Taylor McNallie!

Venue: Nite Owl / Doors at 8 / Bands at 9!

INVITE / SHARE / ATTEND / SUPPORT YOUR SCENE!

Teaser Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gal1LJi10Zg

 

Day 2 – April 7th

Display of Decay (Edmonton, AB)
2017 brings in the 10th anniversary of Display of Decay, in which they prepare their most technical material to date! Display of Decay’s first show of 2017 will take place at Calgary’s CEMR Metalfest!

Formed in 2007, Display of Decay is widely noted for bringing a unique blend of old school death metal, with tinges of thrash and doom metal. Hailing from Edmonton, the band has spread their infection across Western Canada, sharing the stage alongside other elite acts such as, Cattle Decapitation, The Faceless, Origin, Beyond Creation & more. After four well received indie releases, DISPLAY OF DECAY unleashed their full length “Dust of Existence” featuring eight aural assaulting tracks that set the mosh pits ablaze. They plan to release h a new album to be recorded in Montreal in the spring of 2017!
https://www.facebook.com/DisplayofDecayOfficial/

Entire discography is now available for free download:

www.displayofdecay.bandcamp.com

 

Vile Insignia (Calgary, AB)

Vile Insignia was formed in late 2011 in Calgary, Alberta. With several broad, but severely key influences such as Behemoth, Belphegor, Vital Remains, Negator, Emperor, etc, the band has pushed themselves to the higher rankings of the western Canadian metal scene, while maintaining a mutual relationship of respect with fans, friends, and promoters alike.

https://www.facebook.com/VileInsignia/

 

Anarcheon (Vancouver, BC)

Heavy metal band from Vancouver, BC escaped straight from the golden gates unleashing havoc into the universe with the power of dragon balls!

https://www.facebook.com/anarcheonband/

 

Ye Goat-Herd Gods (Calgary, AB)
Ye Goat-Herd Gods was a Calgary solo project of Jeanie Keebler’s until 2014, when Gord Olson, Matt Telgen, and Matt Riley joined to become a live band. A demo from 2012, Becoming Flesh, became a full studio album in 2015. In April of 2017, they plan to play the CEMR Metalfest is Calgary, Alberta.

https://www.facebook.com/YeGoatHerdGods/

 

Augurium (Regina, SK)

Augurium was formed in the summer of 2015 by a group of individuals wanting to express their brutal passion for death metal. The band’s debut live performance was opening for Mexico’s EvilHeart, which lead to other gigs throughout the fall of 2015. They’ve been in hibernation for majority of 2016, busy in the studio recording their debut EP entitled “Omen”, which is due for release April 2017. A must see band with an intense live show mixed with head banging riffs and thunderous vocals. Be ready to spread the pestilence.

https://www.facebook.com/AuguriumSK/

 

Graveyard Nemesis (Calgary, AB)

Formed in Calgary in 2013, Graveyard Nemesis is a hard rock / metal band that is focused on creating crushingly heavy, original music. THE POWER OF THE RIFF COMPELS US!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/gravenem666/

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Day 1 – April 6th

Planet Eater (Regina, SK)

Planet Eater hails from the western region of Canada in Regina, Saskatchewan. Living in the middle of a giant expanse of desolate land, the seasons are extreme and the living conditions harsh. The cold, dark months of the long winter sets the stage for five brothers to craft a brutal and harsh sound patiently tempered into the sound of Planet Eater. With no preconceptions of success or riches they write music that they want to hear, that remind them of the bands that once walked the earth and breathed the fire of metal into their minds. Canadian greats such as Strapping Young Lad and Katakylsm are blended with international legends, Gojira, Red Fang, Meshuggah, Converge and Morbid Angel to name a few. Planet Eater strives to play a tight heavy set and to have a visually exciting performance at all times. Their first release was a six song EP in October of 2014, which has been met with intriguing amount of international acclaim. Planet Eater looks forward to 2017 with festivals, shows and a full length album in the works. Join the hordes in support of one of Canada’s newest death thrash bands.

All hail Lord Nekron, eater of planets.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/planeteaterSK

 

Path To Extinction (Calgary, AB)
Path to Extinction is a death/grind band from Calgary who have been on hiatus for over a year now. Catch their first show back with a new lineup!

https://www.facebook.com/PathToExtinctionCalgary/

 

Kelevra (Regina, SK)

Influenced by Jägermeister and an array of other artists, Kelevra brings you a serious dose of fast-paced, foot stomping riffs and is a great example of a band’s passion for melody, song writing and an energetic live performance.

https://www.facebook.com/KelevraSK

 

Detherous (Calgary, AB)

An up and coming thrash band who has recently entered the 18+ circuit. With an old-school feel and tons of energy, they’ve impressed the local masses and plan to continue doing so at CEMR MetalFest in 2017.

https://www.facebook.com/detherous

 

Anti-Pattern (Calgary, AB)

Yet another of Calgary’s up and coming bands. This will be Anti-Pattern’s first show in the 18+ circuit and CEMR want to welcome them in with open arms and the best hopes for their future as a band. This progressive metal band is sure not to disappoint.

https://www.facebook.com/Anti-Pattern-744198249022871/

 

Benevolent Like Quietus (Calgary, AB)

Benevolent Like Quietus is one of Calgary’s hidden gems. With influences such as Type O Negative and Danzig, this goth metal band’s deep sultry tones are sure to to put you in a trance you.

https://www.facebook.com/blqband/

 

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FULL FESTIVAL DETAILS

Dates: April 6th, 7th and 8th
Venue: Nite Owl – 213 10th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta

Advance Tickets (Available until February 15, 2017):
$10 per day pass
$30 per weekend pass

Pre-Sale Tickets (Pre-Sale Pricing commences Feb 16, 2017):
$15 per day pass
$35 per weekend pass

Night of event:
$20 Entry

Online Ticket Link: https://www.myshowpass.com/cemr-metalfest-2017/

Door prizes and giveaways!

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/222522428193641/

Twitter Feed: @CEMRMetalFest
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Instagram: #canadasxtrememetalradio

Twitter: @CanadaXMetalRad

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CEMR was developed on the idea of supporting Canadian metal via an online station. They want to expand their community by offering events to bring them and their underground metal scene together!

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0 NEWS: Brazil’s CERBERUS ATTACK Streaming New Single ‘Face Reality’

  • January 12, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Metal Media Brazil · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 12, 2017

Brazil’s CERBERUS ATTACK Streaming New Single ‘Face Reality’

 

Brazil’s CERBERUS ATTACK is streaming their new single ‘Face Reality’, which is one of many tracks on the band’s next release being recorded at studio Eastside. The new album will be the follow to their 2014 split with Cranial Crusher and their 2011 EP ‘Welcome To Destruction’.

Listen to ‘Face Reality’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me04CKQfajo

More info:
www.facebook.com/cerberus.attack
www.cerberusattack.bandcamp.com
www.metalmedia.com.br/cerberusattack

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0 The LP Collective – ALL ELSE FAILS Reveals Video ‘The Sons of Plenty’ + India Festival Dates

  • January 12, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · All Else Fails

Coming out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, ALL ELSE FAILS is making a mark around the world for their aggressively dark brand of metal that is breaking the traditional ideals of their genre. D…

Source: ALL ELSE FAILS Reveals Video ‘The Sons of Plenty’ + India Festival Dates

0 MetalUnderground.at – Malacoda – Ritualis Aeterna

  • January 12, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Malacoda

http://www.metalunderground.at/cd-berichte/malacoda-ritualis-aeterna-ep

0 A bazillion hails horns to Canada! Music Directors and DJs! The National Top 20 Loud of 2016 – Canadian College Radio Charts! #1 Striker, #10 Sanktuary, #18 Scythia

  • January 11, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Sanktuary · Scythia · Striker

http://www.earshot-online.com/charts/2016/loud.cfm

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