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Empty Threat – Shutdown Nowhere (EP)
For fans of Three Days Grace, Foo Fighters, Our Lady Peace, I Mother Earth, Billy Talent, Rise Against
Release Date: October 6, 2017
Distribution: Tunecore
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Distribution: Tunecore
1. Out of Sync (4:47)
2. Heliophobia (3:40)
3. Afterburn Paralysis (3:45)
4. Counterfeit (4:35)
5. Accommodate (4:19)
6. Knots (More Than Just Words) (5:19)
EP Length: 26:29
• All songs performed by: Empty Threat
• All songs written by: Empty Threat
• Produced by:
• Mixed by: Glen Robinson
• Mastered by: Glen Robinson
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
• Artwork by Christian Natividad
• Michael Roane (Lead Vocals, Guitar)
• Matthew Roane (Backing Vocals, Guitar)
• Ryan Dobson (Backing Vocals, Bass)
• David Jameson (Drums)
2017 – Shutdown Nowhere (EP)
One Eyed Doll, Beyond the Wall, Bien Agiter, Stitched-Up HeartTours and Festivals:
2016 – Stranded Fest
2014 – Landmark Events Showcase
L-R: Michael Roane (Lead Vocals, Guitar) | David Jameson (Drums) | Matthew Roane (Guitar, Backing Vocals) | Ryan Dobson (Bass, Backing Vocals) – Photo Credit Zack Murray
Fusing punk, post-grunge, and prog rock, Mississauga, ON’s EMPTY THREAT are an alternative band making noise in Ontario and Quebec playing shows routinely in Toronto, London, Montreal and more. Formed in 2011 by bassist Ryan Dobson and guitarist/singer Michael Roane, the duo acquired drummer David Jameson in 2014 and soon after they recruited second guitarist Matthew Roane to solidify their line up in 2015.
Wasting no time, the quartet is now planning the release of their debut EP entitled “Shutdown Nowhere” due out October 6, 2017. Teaming up with award winning producer/engineer/mixer Glen Robinson who is known for his work with such names as The Ramones, AC/DC, GWAR, Annihilator and Voivod, the EP is their first professionally recorded release.
Vocalist / guitarist Michael Roane comments:
“We are a young band, developing our style and pushing forward to provide a new sound experience. Most of the songs we have been working on for years – and have been through multiple edits and versions. This will be our first, legitimate attempt to introduce ourselves to the world – so we hope that fans will hear our songs and feel a slight familiarity to the genre, but will appreciate the unique touch we put in our songs – as we combine elements from multiple genres and use our effects to put a different perspective on old ideas. We also want people to know first and foremost our band is about creating passionate music that may resonate with other people. On the surface, we make music that has a carefully crafted intensity – like a chained beast tugging at the leash. For those who want to dig deeper, they see how this sound represents us, as people, and our struggles to reach our potential. We connect with our fans through these shared emotions.”
The forthcoming “Shutdown Nowhere” EP will feature six new crushing tracks full of introspective verse.
Roane adds “We aim to introduce ourselves by having a “new familiarity” feel to our songs. Veterans of rock and metal should be comfortable listening to our songs, but we aim to blend in elements that will surprise them.”
The band’s first single off the EP will be “Out of Sync”, a track that presents itself as an oddball grunge/punk/metal song that dances on its uneven cadence to capture the feeling of disconnect with oneself as described lyrically. Many other songs on the EP follow up in a similar fashion, capturing all sorts of different perspectives and emotions experienced.
Live, EMPTY THREAT delivers a very high-energy and engaging show where they often improvise extended bridges and endings to songs to hype the crowd more. They take the negativity and loathing present in their songs and ramp up the energy to a powerful force that is a memorable moment that their fans can walk away with.
For more info:
http://www.EmptyThreat.ca
EP and track by track explained by the band:
The EP title Shutdown Nowhere refers to the overall theme and concept of the release. It refers to feeling disconnected with both yourself and what you believe – and how that interacts with people around you. You can feel lost and at a standstill. As a whole, the EP aims to capture and develop concepts of self-reflection and rejection of negative, controlling forces. Many of the songs are heavy, menacing songs that tackle self-pity and conflicting emotions within. They focus on rejecting negative personality aspects and people who bring down or control those around them.
1. Out of Sync – A dark, menacing, odd-rhythm song that dances to its own song. The lyrics and music focus on inner turmoil of conflicting thoughts and feelings and not being on the same page with yourself. It spirals into an “eye of the storm” moment of insanity before rising once more into a rejection of the imperfections and negativity inside oneself.
2. Heliophobia – The song tells the tale of a girl pushed to the edge by the torment from those around her. Ridiculed for her imperfections, she learns to hate everyone around her and becomes resentful towards herself for what she has become. However, if either party had simply taken the higher road and stepped above the hate – none of this would have happened. “Heliophobia” refers to how people are afraid to seek the truth and light. They either shelter themselves away to ridicule or degrade others, or corrupt truths to use as a weapon. Sonically, this song is fast, tight, and punky. The music races and pauses only briefly to reflect upon the state the world is left in.
3. Afterburn Paralysis – The song is about an attempt — an awakening to try and develop into assertive lifestyle. It contemplates chance interventions and opportunities for change, are they real or only perceived to be real? The song blends effects and funky vibes to simulate the confusion and grogginess of waking up in an unfamiliar place and juxtaposes it with heavy metal and punk riffs to emulate the nightmarish revelations of reality. The song swells up and down on the sonic journey of restlessness.
4. Counterfeit – This simple song dwells on broken dreams and false hopes. It speaks on falling into a repetition of mediocrity. The music dances on the ups and downs of the grungy, funky melodies and strained vibe. The song grows to question if there is a reason for anything, or if we are destined to simply survive – rather than live.
5. Accommodate – This song is a rejection of the negativity of those around you. It criticizes censorship and control of others for your own beliefs or not taking responsibility for yourself. The lyrics chastise extremism and societal pressures. It challenges you to hold yourself accountable and develop yourself, instead of being held up by rich parents, politicians, religion, or popular opinions. The music is a droning, slow-burning flame that gradually roars to life in a blaze of disdain for taking advantage of others around you.
6. Knots (More Than Just Words) – The final song of the EP is about breaking from the mediocrity of the working life and building a new world. The cyclical groove of the song emulates multiple attempts of escape and the swift changes of small successes. The lyrics speak about reaching back to the innocence and freedom of years past, and how this is only achievable through working together with oneself and others. The song explodes in a sonic destruction of the structure and melancholy of adult society, and from under the rubble, we are thrust into a new opportunity to do things right.
0 NEWS: Shemonic Metal ANARCHEON Announce Western Canadian Tour Dates
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – August 2, 2017
For fans of In Flames (Early), Unearth, Jinjer
fans of In Flames (Early), Unearth, Jinjer
Shemonic Metal ANARCHEON Announce Western Canadian Tour Dates
L-R = Guitar – Clayton Bach, Vocals – Kaija Kinney, Bass – Sylvain Maltais, Drums – Steve Richardo
Formed in 2015, ANARCHEON has been stealing the hearts and souls of fans in the Vancouver area and beyond since their inception. A powerhouse of shemonic screams, catchy riffs and energetic heavy bass leads, the quartet will be embarking on a Western Canadian tour that will kick off in Vancouver, BC on August 24th and wrap up in Prince George, BC on September 2nd plus will include a show date in Kamloops on August 26th supporting Montreal’s internationally renowned extreme metallers THE AGONIST (Napalm Records).
Vocalist Kaija Kinney comments:
“We’re looking forward to connecting with audiences on this tour, we like to bring great energy, get everyone involved in the pit and atmosphere. We got new music to play off our upcoming EP and album that we can’t wait to perform live!”
ANARCHEON are touring in support of their upcoming debut EP set for release in October, which the band will follow up with a full album that they are currently in studio recording. The band’s latest single “Super Nova” was released this past April to follow their 2016 self-titled demo. ANARCHEON is fronted by vocalist Kaija Kinney, founder of Metalocalypstick Fest, the BC metal fest celebrating women in metal, along with guitarist Clayton Bach, bassist Sylvain Maltais and drummer Steve “Machine” Richardo (ex-Messiah, ex-Green Jellÿ).
Song Stream – “Super Nova” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZKwQXXHdt0
Free Download of all ANARCHEON tracks – https://soundcloud.com/anarcheon-band/
ANARCHEON – Western Canada Tour Dates:
Aug 24 – Vancouver, BC – Pub 340
Aug 25 – Kelowna, BC – Munnin’s Post
Aug 26 – Kamloops, BC – The Dirty Jersey w/ The Agonist – info
Aug 27 – Calgary, AB – Distortion
Aug 29 – Lethbridge, AB – The Smokehouse
Aug 30 – Edmonton, AB – The Brixx
Aug 31 – Grand Prairie, AB – Better Than Fred’s
Sept 2 – Prince George, BC – The Legion
www.facebook.com/anarcheonband
Instagram- @anarcheonband
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-awj
About:
Vancouver, BC’s ANARCHEON was formed in 2015 and features vocalist Kaija Kinney, founder of Metalocalypstick Fest, the BC metal fest celebrating women in metal, along with guitarist Clayton Bach, bassist Sylvain Maltais and drummer Steve “Machine” Richardo (ex-Messiah, ex-Green Jellÿ). With a band name playing off the word Anarchy, ANARCHEON is more of a Frankenstein of their various influences. Demonstrating shemonic screams, catchy riffs and energetic heavy bass leads, the band has unleashed a three track demo and single “Super Nova”, which is will be followed by an EP in October 2017 and full length album for 2018.
Vocalist Kaija Kinney comments:
“The EP has many different types of lyrics but to summarize I would say its about coming clean and empowering yourself as a true genuine person with a lot of life struggles with depression. You will also hear the evolution of our sound mostly reflects on the different guitar players we’ve had with a slightly darker twist now with bass heavy Iron Maiden type leads.”
All tracks previously released by ANARCHEON are available for free download via their Soundcloud here.
ANARCHEON has shared the stage with multiple bands from the Western Canadian metal scene and beyond such as Nervosa (Napalm Records), Mortillery (Napalm Records, Scythia, Van Halst, Dead Asylum and more.
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“first executive officers of sonic extremity, meting out judicious servings of melody and enmity.” – Factory Worker Media
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0 More 2017 heavy metal highlights according to Hellbound – Howling Giant, Woodhawk
http://hellbound.ca/2017/08/best-metal-2017-far-part-2/
4. Howling Giant – Black Hole Space Wizard Part 2: You would not expect a really heavy, proggy, groove-rock outfit to call Nashville home. But no matter where they roam, these guys fucking slay! hellbound.ca/2017/08/howling-giant-black-hole-space-wizard-part-2/
Woodhawk – ‘Beyond the Sun‘ (self-released): RIFFS! The Calgary outfit packs the riffs in like you wouldn’t believe. It’s so incredibly catchy and just plain rockin’. Not to mention a guest appearance from Kevin Keegan of Dead Quiet (ex-Barn Burner)! Awesome!
0 Hellbound – HOWLING GIANT – BLACK HOLE SPACE WIZARD PART 2 “Man, this is one of the rare cases where the sequel is even better than the original!”
Man, this is one of the rare cases where the sequel is even better than the original!
http://hellbound.ca/2017/08/howling-giant-black-hole-space-wizard-part-2/
0 AC Rock Reviews – Howling Giant – Black Hole Space Wizard Part 2
0 NEWS: Toronto Hard Rockers LAST BULLET To Play Voodoo Rockfest; New EP “80-69-64” Out Now!
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – August 2, 2017
Toronto Hard Rockers LAST BULLET To Play Voodoo Rockfest
New EP “80-69-64”
LAST BULLET will be performing at this year’s Voodoo Rockfest on September 22nd in Napanee, ON in support of their new EP “80-69-64” released on July 14th. The Toronto hard rockers will be joining a great line-up of Canadian rock talent such as The Celebration Army, Mad City, We Are Monroe, Crownlands and Silence Factory. Tickets and info can be found here.
The band comments:
“Last Bullet is extremely excited to be a part Voodoo Rockfest 2017 and share the stage with so many of our friends and fellow musicians. Organizer Joe Matthews has been one of the most passionate, organized and professional promoters we’ve ever worked with and we look forward to putting on one hell of a show when we play Napanee for the very first time.”
Influenced by Velvet Revolver, Stone Temple Pilots, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC and many more, this award-winning, self-made quintet has been part of Canadian hockey history (video here) in addition to the multiple national tours and festivals they’ve played over the last eight years. Sharing the stage with countless bands such as Aerosmith, Soundgarden, Jane’s Addiction, Bryan Adams, Buckcherry, Monster Truck, One Bad Son, Bleeker, The Wild and more, it can be strongly stated that LAST BULLET can hold their heads high in any company.
Their new EP “80-69-64” was produced and mixed by Brian Moncarz (The Trews, Our Lady Peace, Bleeker, Circa Survive)and mastered by Brian Lucey (The Black Keys, Marilyn Manson, Liam Gallagher, Royal Blood) to follow their two previous EPs “Love.Lust.Illusion” (2012) and self-titled (2010).
Listen to “80-69-64” at http://idobi.com/exclusives/premiere/premiere-last-bullets-new-ep-80-69-64/
Music Video – Sin – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ_yFQYBwnM
EP available on LastBulletMusic.com, iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Google Play
Track Listing:
1. Sin (3:11)
2. Gimme Time (3:01)
3. Bright Lights (3:43)
4. Southern Lips (2:58)
5. Smoke & Ashes (3:16)
6. Little Miss Filthy (2:51)
EP Length: 19:04
LAST BULLET is:
Bryan Fontez
Brenden Armstrong
Michael Silva
Will Shannon
Chris Galaz
Show Dates:
Sept 22 – Voodoo RockFest – Napanee, ON – info
For more info:
http://www.LastBulletMusic.com
About:
LAST BULLET was forged by a deep passion from five individuals striving to become the very embodiment of rock n’ roll it-self. Taking great pride in knowing exactly what it takes to get asses shaking, fists pumping and heads banging, LAST BULLET are best known for their utterly intense and electrifying live show. For this Toronto-based quintet, pursuing a career in music is akin to war. The stage is a battlefield, leather is their armour, instruments their weapons, music their ammo and failure the enemy.
With the ambitious goal of re-igniting a market almost completely devoid of swagger and attitude, this is a band that reveres the historical significance of rock music and gladly embraces the blood, sweat and tears necessary to succeed in this industry. The sole reason LAST BULLET has found any success is by holding themselves accountable for giving fans every ounce of their souls on stage. The very integrity of the band relies on this self-imposed creed:
Every song will sound better than it does on the album, every time.
Every note will be performed with charisma, emotion and intensity.
Every dollar of every ticket will be earned in sweat, effort and passion.
Every single fan will be thanked and appreciated every time, every show.
Nothing is ever good enough. Always strive for perfection and NEVER plateau.
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“The EP ’80-69-64′ in general is a killer release 6 tracks of pure classic sometimes blues infused always sleazy rock, no fillers just pure fashion killers.” – We Rock Webzine
“80-69-64 is a short, six-song album that packs a lot of punch and no filler.” – The Frontrow Report
“Do you like rock music that gets your hips moving and head bobbing? Did you enjoy the swagger of Guns and Roses when they broke on to the scene many moons ago? Do you enjoy a touch of the old Stone Temple Pilots rock groove or Def Leppard’s sensible pop rock? These are some of the thoughts that came to mind when listening to Last Bullet’s self-released E.P. 80-69-64. Neatly giftwrapped for your listening pleasure, each song has the strength to stand on its own. There is no filler here folks.” – Adrenaline 101 Radio
“these guys certainly have that late Skynyrd-esque sound to them that I just love! … Rock on lads!” – Wayout Radio
“In the vein of Velvet Revolver, Stone Temple Pilots & Buckcherry, Last Bullet are a hard rock band with a little bit of a filthy swagger about them.” – Games, Brains & A Headbanging Life
“Filthy Rock N’ Roll from Toronto” — Alan Cross, Radio Broadcaster / Music Writer (2015)
“Their musicianship is top notch, their energy is off the charts…” – Shannon Ambrose, Writer at The Portal Magazine
“Can we please move rock into a more aggressive and angry vein? We’ve been locked in a mid-tempo melodic cyclic for years now. Isn’t it time to get mad and turn up the guitars again? That’s what Last Bullet is all about.” — Alan Cross, Radio Broadcaster / Music Writer (2016)
“One of the hardest working bands I’ve ever worked with. Their live show is incredible.” — Brian Moncarz, Producer (Our Lady Peace, The Trews, Circa Survive, Moneen, Yukon Blonde)
“Last Bullet are one of Canada’s finest” — Brittany Anastacio, Radio Host on 977 HTZ-FM
“There are many great live bands from Toronto, but Last Bullet are the best I’ve seen” — Olivier, Writer, Blogger and Owner of SleazeRoxx.com
“Last Bullet provide everything you could want from a rock show. They are flawless” — Jamie Gutfreund, Journalist / Host at CP24 News
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