Rock tinged melodic metalcore / post hardcore Vancouverites THIS GUN FOR HIRE will be unleashing their debut album ‘Something A Little More Sinister’ on March 31, 2017. The band …
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0 Canadian Beats – Striker – S/T
http://canadianbeats.ca/2017/02/24/review-striker-2/
Striker, are back with their new self-titled album and for the fifth time they have delivered some serious riffage. It now seems entirely possibly these gentlemen possess some kind of mystical time machine, and are able to bring the old school stadium filling fire to the new generation of listeners.
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0 Metal Nation Radio – Striker – S/T
http://metalnationradio.ca/album-review-striker-striker/
“This is an album full of pure unashamed metal songs that sound like some cult favourite band from the 80s could have written and recorded. But in an unexpected way my ears seem so much more invested in every aspect of Striker’s sound…Striker starts the album off with Former Glory and Pass Me By. Both of these fierce and dominant metal songs introduce the band perfectly….definitely worth grabbing if you dig a traditional metal vibe with soaring, memorable vocal melodies and great old fashioned riffage.”
0 NEWS: Out Now! Edmonton’s ABSINTHE FROM SOCIETY Streaming Full EP ‘The Angels Ignored Us’
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Montreal, QC – February 24, 2017
Out Now! Edmonton’s ABSINTHE FROM SOCIETY Streaming Full EP ‘The Angels Ignored Us’
First launching on to the Edmonton metal scene in 2006 and releasing their debut EP ‘Project Infection’ in 2012, ABSINTHE FROM SOCIETY return in 2017 after a short hiatus with their next release ‘The Angels Ignored Us’ out now as of February 24th and streaming in full at the following link: https://absinthefromsociety.bandcamp.com/releases
Comprised of Ian “Saint Absinthe” Harper, the founder of the band (vocals, guitar and keyboard) and Adam “The Caveman” Roberts (drums & percussion) with Lexi “Shitkicker 9000” Graham (bass & vocals), the trio combine an aggressive sound with ethereal texture.
Their new EP ‘The Angels Ignored Us’ touches on emotional themes with a raw heavy backdrop.
Band founder Ian Harper comments:
“Existing fans will love it and hopefully other people who hear it for the first time will be impressed. The EP has a lot of raw sound, which was part of the goal for the EP. We didn’t want anything overly produced because that seems to be the trend these days, and we feel that live music is really at the root of any musical renaissance.”
Influenced by bands such as Nine Inch Nails, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Marilyn Manson, System of a Down, The Tea Party and The Foo Fighters, ABSINTHE FROM SOCIETY are not trying to be innovative, but simply pushing to entertain and reach as many people as possible.
“We find our music attracts different people. We have a heavier sound, but we do have softer melodies. My lyrics are emotionally charged and give each track its own personality. In this new EP, my writings deal mainly with relationships and especially toxic ones, which I’m sure many can relate to along with feelings of frustration and anger as well as sadness. Overall, whether you’re a mosher or someone who stands and grooves, we find we’ll appeal to most in the metal spectrum.”
- Hellbent (3:54)
2. A Man Possessed (4:05)
3. Never (4:49)
4. Worth It (4:04)
EP Length: 16:54
‘The Angels Ignore Us’ will be available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Bandcamp and all major online retailers as of Feb 24, 2017.
For More Info:
http://www.absinthefromsociety.com
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0 NEWS: Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival Announce Line Up w/ WO FAT, ANCIIENTS, BLACK MASTIFF + more
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Montreal, QC – February 23, 2017
Calgary’s 420 Music & Arts Festival Announce Concert Line Up w/ Wo Fat, Anciients, Black Mastiff and more!
April 20, 21, 22 @ Distortion
Main FB Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/226953177757584
Big Rock Brewery & METALHEADS UNITED Presents the 420 Music & Arts Festival at Distortion – Live Music Venue in Calgary, AB, Canada, April 20, 21 and 22, 2017.
The 420 Music & Arts Festival is a three day celebration featuring 22 Stoner Rock, Desert Rock, Doom & Sludge Metal and Fuzzy, Kick Ass Rock n Roll bands surrounding the culture that is 420. Headlining this inaugural year all the way from Dallas, TX for their first Canadian performance, stoner legends WO FAT, Vancouver’s ANCIIENTS and Edmonton/ Vancouver based BLACK MASTIFF.
In addition to all the rad music, festival attendees will have the opportunity to view and purchase the work of select local artists, artisans and craftsman at the 420 Expo, Saturday, April 22 at Distortion from 10am-4pm. Interspersed with vendors of interesting and eclectic wares will be information on medical marijuana and hemp products and even more 420 enthusiasts. Select vendors, artists and marijuana related companies will be available in the evenings at the festival as well. NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) will be in attendance to answer questions.
You will be able to indulge your desire for munchies with a variety delectable culinary creations from some of Southern Alberta’s best food trucks. If that isn’t enough, each night of the festival there will be an opportunity to show off your glorious facial hair in our beard contest. Celebrity judges will decide who moves onto the final round on the last night of the festival where one beard will rule them all!
* Big Rock Beer is exclusive beer for the 420 Music & Arts Festival
* 420 Music & Arts Festival will be the very first Canadian performance by Dallas, TX stoner rock legends Wo Fat
Other sponsors: METALHEADS UNITED, 420 Clinic, Pussy Kush, Weed Girls, Titan Products Group, Absolute Underground, Axe Music Calgary, Calgary Beer Core, Distortion Live Music Venue and more to be announced.
Festival Lineup:
Overall Festival Event Link (Main Link) http://www.facebook.com/events/226953177757584/
Wednesday, April 19 – Pre-Fest – FREE SHOW + Advance Pass Pick Up
Ten Dead Crow – https://www.facebook.com/TenDeadCrow/
Terminal Human Condition – https://www.facebook.com/TerminalHumanCondition/
Thursday, April 20
FB Event www.facebook.com/events/240616399708945/
Black Mastiff – (Edmonton, AB/Vancouver, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/Black-Mastiff-144098472319544/
HighKicks – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/HighKicks.FuzzRock/
La Chinga – (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/La-Chinga-389979744359207/
The Electric Revival – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/theelectricrevival/
Buffalo Bud Buster – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/buffalobudbuster/
Hypnopilot – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/hypnopilotband/
Set & Stoned – (Crossfield, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/SetAndStoned/
Friday, April 21
FB event www.facebook.com/events/1702426476734012/
Anciients – (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/ANCIIENTSRIFFS/
Dead Quiet – (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/deadquietband/
Lavagoat – Saskatoon, SK) – http://www.facebook.com/Lavagoat666/
Orbital Express – (Regina, SK) – http://www.facebook.com/orbitalexpress/
ChronoBot (Prince Albert, SK) – http://www.facebook.com/Chronobot/
Lordosis – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/lordosismusic/
Hunted By Ravens – (Red Deer, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/huntedbyravensband/
Saturday, April 22
FB event www.facebook.com/events/795080193963870/
Wo Fat – (Dallas, Texas, USA) – First ever appearance in Canada http://www.facebook.com/wofatriffage/
Chron Goblin – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/ChronGoblin/
Cowpuncher – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/Cowpuncher/
Mammoth Grove – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/mammothgrove/
NVGR (Nikki Valentine & Gypsy Riders) – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/NVGRband/
Black Thunder – (Regina, SK) – http://www.facebook.com/blackthunder.ca/
Brown Dwarf – (Red Deer, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/browndwarftheband/
Bazaraba – (Calgary, AB) – http://www.facebook.com/Bazarababand/
Ticket links:
Available at http://www.420musicandartsfestival.ca/store-2/ and on FB page on the festival store https://store10885031.ecwid.com/.
Available at Distortion (3828 Macleod Trail S, Calgary, AB), Sloth Records (736B 17th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB), and starting March 1st at The Soundhouse (4921 48st Red Deer, AB) (Other ticket venues may be added at a later date.)
Advance Passes $65 from February 6 until March 31, 2017.
Regular Passes (If available) April 1 to 19 $75.
Limited single day tickets ranging from $20-$30 are also available on-line and at all other locations while quantities last.
Partners:
420 Clinic – http://www.420clinic.ca
Axe Music – http://www.axemusic.com
Absolute Underground Mag – https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteUndergroundTV
Asher Media Relations http://www.ashermediarelations.com
Big Rock Brewery – http://www.bigrockbeer.com
BrokenNeckRadio – http://www.brokenneckradio.com
Calgary Beer Core – http://www.calgarybeercore.com
CJSW 90.9 FM – http://www.cjsw.com
Distortion Live Music Venue – http://www.facebook.com/distortioncalgary
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca
Metal Heads United – http://www.facebook.com/MHUnited
Pussy Kush – http://www.facebook.com/PKcatnip
Pure Grain Audio – http://www.PureGrainAudio.com
Skunk Magazine – http://skunkmagazine.com
Thrive Music YYC – http://www.thrivemusicyyc.com
Titan Products Group – http://www.titanproductsgroup.com
Weed Girls
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0 NEWS: Idioteq Premiere THIS GUN FOR HIRE Video ‘Barn Burner’; Debut Album ‘Something A Little More Sinister’ Out March 31st
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Montreal, QC – February 23, 2017
For fans of Alexisonfire, Every Time I Die, Thrice, Underoath, Beartooth
Idioteq Premiere THIS GUN FOR HIRE Video ‘Barn Burner’
Debut Album ‘Something A Little More Sinister’ Out March 31st
Rock tinged melodic metalcore / post hardcore Vancouverites THIS GUN FOR HIRE will be unleashing their debut album ‘Something A Little More Sinister’ on March 31, 2017. The band has already released singles ‘Infection‘ and ‘Good Evening Deacon‘ and are now ready to present the premiere of their next video ‘Barn Burner’ exclusively on Idioteq.com.
“You ever been to one of those parties where you feel like you’re on top of the world? Well this isn’t one of those parties. Welcome to Barn Burner! Where the drinks aren’t free and the girls ain’t pretty. Get ready for a night full of hazards, disasters, and bastards where there’s no going home! Barn Burner is This Gun for Hire‘s party jam that doesn’t let up, even for a second. Delving into the Canadian atmosphere of bush and house parties. You better dust off those dancing shoes and buckle up for a wild… ish ride. Special thanks to Kris Hellstrom for creating another awesome video for us.” the band comments.
Watch ‘Barn Burner’ at the following link: http://www.idioteq.com/barn-burner-groovy-melodic-metalcore-act-this-gun-for-fire-premiere-new-video/
THIS GUN FOR HIRE recorded ‘Something A Little More Sinister’ with engineer and producer Roger Swan (K-OS, Battle Axe) to present their first clutch of original songs to showcase to the world. The twelve track release displays a keen awareness of pace and dynamics. Moving deftly from the seething chaos of the eponymous opener to the grandiose and melodic epic of “To The Fallen And The Faithful’, and back again for the staccato grunt of ‘Barn Burner’ to finish the record, THIS GUN FOR HIRE leave you in little doubt as to their capabilities.
‘Something A Little More Sinister’ will be available through iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby.
1. Infection (3:34)
2. Something A Little More Sinister (4:13)
3. From The Earth To The Earth (3:24)
4. Set This Path (4:07)
5. Alligator Death Roll (6:35)
6. Good Evening Deacon (4:07)
7. To The Fallen And The Faithful (5:21)
8. One Hell Bent Lot Lizard (4:38)
9. Cause For Concern (3:32)
10. My Meaning (4:30)
11. Empty Eyes (4:31)
12. Barn Burner (3:20)
Album Length: 51:57
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