Special Ops – Baby Take It All (EP) (2017)
For fans of Queens of the Stone Age, Volbeat, Billy Talent, GodSmack
Release Date: May 16, 2017
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Publicist – Jon Asher – ashermedia(@)gmail.com
Contact info / Artist representation = Management: Sam Odeh – 514-803-7094, hellstormagency(@)gmail.com
Booking – Trent – 306.220.7279, graffittimusic(@)shaw.ca
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“Like Special Ops, the video kicks ass, gives no quarter and takes no prisoners… Special Ops has it going on! “Baby Take It All” is real rock and roll: raw, arrogant and in your face. This is a great song and an excellent video. I like it!” – Huffington Post
“Their creative impulse is one part measured criticism, one part unadulterated rage… Their albums reflect as much, reveling in social critiques that relent only when A.K.’s singing dissolves into frustrated screams. The single is their first step towards a brighter, more radio-friendly sound, yet still maintains their throaty, hard rock edge.” – alternativeaddiction
“As seen by the music video above, these guys bring the timeless heavy rock groove of bands like Monster Magnet, and Eagles of Death Metal, so you’re know you’re in for a good time.” – MetalInjection
“These dudes use a mix of vintage and modern gear, from classic Charvel guitars to custom Warwick fretless basses. As their guitarist and singer AK Johnson says, “We’re somewhat of gearholics”. Sounds like they’ll be right at home here.” – Gear Gods
“Special Ops has my attention, and they should have yours, too. They’ve got it going on! We can only hope they get down to the U.S. for a tour soon and, hopefully, to the Left Coast. Excellent stuff!” – Huffington Post
“SPECIAL OPS, QUEBEC’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE ROCK WORLD IS BEYOND EXCEPTIONAL! …Not only was the sound stunningly amazing, but it went a good distance to show the band’s fun-loving attitude they have towards each other, and their fans. These guys are the true definition of what it means to be music artists and performers.”- Popit Records
“This eclectic, hard rock band is “creeping” into the rock mainstream media one powerful vocal barrage at a time.” – Groovytracks
“The new release is a sweet mix of thumping rhythmic, catchy vibrations and unparalleled musical talent thought lost to the world of synthetic beats.” – Buzzfeed
” you need to catch them live to hear any of their new material, and being fuelled by their want to succeed, their music sounds better than ever.” – Montreal Rocks
“Blood and Tears is a pure Metal outside the box gem. You won’t come across something this unique and different everyday” – CKUT 90.3 FM
Distribution: CD Baby
Track Listing:
1. Baby Take It All (3:09)
• All songs performed by: Special Ops
• All songs written by: Special Ops
• Produced by: Special Ops
• Mixed by: Darius Szezepaniak at Iguana Studios – Engineered and Additional Production
• Mastered by: Kevin Jardine at Uplift Studios
• Album Artwork by: Music Promo Today
Member of SOCAN and ASCAP
Akbar Johnson – Guitar & Vocals
Discography:
2017 – Baby Take it All single
2016 – Tangents EP
2012 – Live and Kicking
2009 – Through The Heart OfThe Infidel
2009 – Pressure single
2007 – Phase 2: Amidst The Madness
2005 – Phase 1: In Search of Madness
2003 – Emily EP
Rocking out of the barracks, Special Ops return to the battlefront with a fresh new release dubbed “Baby Take it All ”. In this self-produced eighth release, along with award winning mixing engineer Darius Szczepaniak and mastering engineer Kevin Jardine, Special Ops capture three jaw dropping tracks that display a fusion of the members’ diverse cultures.
From Akbar Johnson’s Fierce Melodic Vocals and backed by a well-armed rhythm section of Weka BW’s intricate native Middle Eastern influence of guitar finger picking and strumming and Waldo Thornhill’s thumping Bass, and drummer Pat Kadaver’s pounding fury. Special Ops have, in less than 6 months, unleashed 2 direct hits to follow up to their award winning “Through The Heart Of The Infidel” and successful single “Pressure” as well as older success’s like “Anger” chosen as the theme song for “The Sid Cycle Show” (Global/Spike/Men TV).
“Baby Take it All” as well as “Tangents” capture the hearts and minds of those who have struggled in protest and demonstrates the trial and tribulations they as a band have seen. Everything from one member’s cancer ordeal through tour to lost loves to industry bullshit that the everyday artist struggles with. Special Ops bring forward in their international collective an explosive return to their brand of Punk Metal Sniper Rock.
Special Ops’ new EP “Baby Take It All The Way” was released in May 16th and is now available on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby
Shared Stage w/:
BlankFest Quebec (Charity for Homeless), The Agonist (Century Media), 3 Mile Scream (Corporate Punishment), Better Than Ezra (V2/Artemis Records), My American Heart (Warcon Records / Bodog Music UK & EU), Kiros (Torque Records), Scarlet Sins, DrillPoint, October Sky, Rev Theory (Interscope Records), Ninja Spy, The Exalted Pile Driver, Entropy
Past Festivals & Tours:
• Off on Tangents Tour 2017
•Through The Heart US/CAN Tour 2010
• Amidst The Madness Tour Cross Canada Tour 2007-2008
• In Search Of Madness Cross Canada Tour 2005 – 2006
• CANADA DAY 2003-2009 (Two Mountains),
• Bryce Fest – Winnipeg – 2005
• M.O.M. Fest – 2004-2005
• Montreal Music Fest – 2003
Music Placements: (Movies, Commercials)
• “Pick Up The Pieces” – Lollipop Magazine Compilation, 30 000+ CD’s distributed w/ magazine
• “Pick Up The Pieces” – In Doom We Trust Compilation CD, 10 000+ distributed in North America
• Pressure Video Hawaii Airlines, H&M U.S. retail chain and many more over 3 million hits in total 2010
• Annabelle Cosmetics Promotional Video 2009 – How to Create Custom QUAD FOXY Browns Look
• “Sid’s Cycle Show” 2007-08 Season 1&2, Global, Men TV, Showcase Action, Spike (+2 million viewers)- Anger Is Creeping – Theme Song – Phase 2: Amidst The Madness – used as TV
• CTV – Whistler (2006)
• MTV – The N (2006)
• CBC – “Rock Your World” 2006Accomplishments & Awards
• Winner – Best Provincial Rock Video – Pressure – Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards 2009
• Independent Music Awards winner – Through The Heart…2009
• Winner – Best Metal Group – New Music Awards 2009
• Nominated at Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards 2008 – Best Rock song, Best Rock Album, Best Rock Group)
• “Anger is Creeping”- Charts # 2 – CSCR – Toronto Loud Chart – December 1st , 2008
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