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0 Music Addict -Concert review: Holy Grail, Striker and Bewitcher – Turbo Haus, Montreal – July 26 2019
0 Montreal Rampage – #livepics #livereview + interview w/ Striker drummer Adam Brown Deadly Ripping Tour Rocks Heavy En Ville w/ Holy Grail, Striker, Bewitcher
0 EPK – Necronomicon ‘Unus’ (2019) (Season of Mist)
Necronomicon ‘Unus’ (2019) (Season of Mist)
For fans of Blackened Death Metal, Behemoth, Cradle of Filth, Abbath, Immortal, Dimmu Borgir
Label: Season of Mist
Release Date: October 18, 2019
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“Best moments of BEHEMOTH and symphonic death à la GODFLESH APOCALYPSE while remaining entirely Necronomicon.” – Bravewords
“Advent of the Human God is a truly diverse album, perfectly balancing plenty of atmosphere with their iconic chugging riffs and pummelling blast beats.” – Exclaim!
“Advent of the Human God boasts both a Behemoth-like epic savage grace and Dimmu-esque orchestral pomp. But it also delivers a more primal ferocity and maintains the thematic air that has become Necronomicon’s forte” – Metal Rules
“”Their sound is akin to an Anti-Christ infant spawned from the blasphemous union of Dimmu Borgir and Behemoth.”” – Metal Underground
“The drums crash like Nordic avalanches on tracks like “Alchemy of the Avatar.” With its blazing jugular seeking guitar riffs and crazed piano breaks over top double kick drum insanity, this last song makes for a perfect ending to a blistering listen.” – Beatroute (AB)
“‘Necronomicon opened the show with a thoroughly impressive display of symphonic death metal… The best way to describe them would be a symphonic version of Winds of Creation-era Decapitated, with perhaps some Vital Remains mixed in. Lots of cool grooves and hair spinning moments!’” – Metal Injection (Live Review)
“A Relentless Onslaught US Tour” w/ Belphegor, Suffocation, Abiotic
10/24 – Sauget, IL – Pops
10/26 – Dallas, TX- Gas Monkey Bar and Grill
10/27 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
10/29 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
10/30 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
10/31 – El Paso, TX – Rockhouse Bar & Grill
11/01 – Mesa, AZ – Club Red
11/02 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
11/03 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720
11/05 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Metro
11/07 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
11/08 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
11/09 – Jerome, ID – Diamondz Event Center *
11/10 – Salt Lake City, UT – Soundwell
11/11 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
11/12 – Lincoln, NE – The Royal Grove
11/13 – Kansas City, MO – The Riot Room
11/14 – Minneapolis, MN – Cabooze
11/15 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
11/16 – Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
11/17 – Grand Rapids, MI – Elevation
11/19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse
11/20 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
11/21 – Clifton Park, NY – Upstate Concert Hall
11/22 – Patchogue, NY – Stereo Garden
11/23 – Reading, PA – Reverb
* No Belphegor
Track Listing:
1. From Ashes Into Flesh (04:23)
2. Infinitum Continuum (05:27)
3. Paradise Lost (04:55)
4. The Price of A Soul (01:56)
5. Singularis Dominus (04:50)
6. The Thousand Masks (03:20)
7. Ascending The Throne of Baator (04:54)
8. Fhtagn (01:59)
9. Cursed MMXIX (04:13)
10. Vox Draconis (04:13)
Album Length: 40:10
Cover artwork by Simon Bossert
Album Credits:
– Recorded at Sliver Wings studio, produced by Rob The Witch
– Mixed and mastered at Darth Mader music studio by Logan Mader (Machinehead)
– Recording line-up:
Rob the Witch: Guitar/Vocals/Bass
Divider: Drums
– Special feature: Geirlioz (Dimmu Borgir) on Piano in ”From Ashes Into Flesh”.
– Artwork: Dragon Caducea design by Nestor Avalos, Album Layout and Cover Artwork by Simon Bossert
Discography:
1991 – Morbid Ritual – Demo- Self-Release
1995 – The Silver Key – EP – BC production (RIP)
1999 – Pharaoh of Gods – LP (re-released in 2001) Hyptnotic(RIP)/Unique Leader
2003 – The Sacred Medicines – LP – Skyscraper(RIP)
2010 – Return of the Witch – LP- Napalm Records
2013 – Rise of the Elder Ones – LP- Season of Mist
2016 – Advent of The Human God – LP – Season of Mist
2019 – UNUS – LP – Season of Mist
Shared stage with:
Cannibal Corpse, Cradle of filth, Behemoth, Dimmu Borgir, Morbid Angel, Mercyful Fate, Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Deicide, Samael, Rotting Christ, Napalm Death
BIO:
Canadian extreme metal veterans NECRONOMICON have announced the release of their new full-length ‘UNUS’. The record will be released via Season of Mist on October 18, 2019.
Vocalist Rob the Witch comments:
“When all is said and done, one most return to the start and begin a new life. ‘UNUS’ is the first major Arcana that start a new cycle in the evolution of any living things. Welcome to our new incarnation.”
With ‘Advent Of The Human God,’ NECRONOMICON presented themselves at a new height in their long lasting career, which began as early as 1988 with the founding of the band by guitarist and singer Rob “The Witch” in the deep northern part of Canadian province Quebec, called the “Fjord of Saguenay.” Now, they continue to push the envelope with their sixth studio album, ‘UNUS.’
‘UNUS’ is a searing cacophony that blends blistering riffs, machine-like drums, and a symphonic ambience, culminating in a sound that calls to various metal icons such as DIMMU BORGIR, SEPTICFLESH, BEHEMOTH, and DEICIDE. The record combines the furious elements of death metal with the symphonic prowess of black metal, creating the perfect synthesis of both genres and ultimately
NECRONOMICON have a well-earned reputation for quality by releasing material only when ready and satisfied with the outcome ever since their demo entitled ‘Morbid Ritual’ (1992) firmly established their name within the underground. ‘The Silver Key”EP (1996) led to mainstream recognition on a national level, but their debut album ‘Pharaoh Of Gods” (1999) and the sophomore ‘The Sacred Medicines’ (2003) did even more to establish the band as a household name in Canada.
‘Return Of The Witch’ (2010) marked the international break-through forNECRONOMICON, and saw them performing at prestigious festivals such as Inferno (Norway), Ragnarok (Germany), and the Barge To Hell metal cruise among others, while sharing stages with acts such as CRADLE OF FILTH, DIMMU BORGIR, BEHEMOTH, and MORBID ANGEL, to name but a few. Their steady advance around the globe grew considerably in impact by their next full-length “Rise Of The Elder Ones” (2013). By the time the band released ‘Advent Of The Human Gods’ (2016), they were met with international critical acclaim. Now, with ‘Unus,’ the band show that they aren’t slowing down and are ready to deliver another vicious strike! Prepare for the darkness to envelop you…
Line-up
Rob The Witch: Guitar/Vocals
Divider: Drums
0 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions Proggers THE SLYDE New Music Video ‘These Wars’
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Montreal, QC – July 30, 2019
For fans of Rush, Dream Theater, Coheed and Cambria, Haken
Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions Proggers THE SLYDE New Music Video ‘These Wars’
L-R: Nathan Da Silva (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Sarah Westbrook (Keyboards, Samples), Andrew Suarez (Drums), Alberto Campuzano (Bass, Backup Vocals)
Winners of the 2019 Wacken Metal Battle Canada competition, Toronto’s melodic proggers THE SLYDE have released a video for the track ‘These Wars’, one of the highlights from their latest album ‘Awakening’.
The ‘no-budget video’ was filmed in the Toronto region and is a no-frills visual accompaniment to the first single off the band’s second full-length album that was released at the end of 2018. The band shares the video’s concept:
“We had a lot of fun shooting the video for These Wars. We went mostly for a straight-up, rockin’ out, daytime shoot, as we wanted to show what it’s like to see us live in concert. The song comments on the impact that cell phones have made on society, and I think the silly shots convey that nicely and compliment the performance shots.
‘Awakening’ is an audio masterpiece harnessing the intricate, contrapuntal prog metal they’ve honed over the last decade. Described by critics as “a highly impressive, thunderously powerful, thought-provoking collection of songs” and “vigorous and passionate”, THE SLYDE carve their own path and take no prisoners.
Watch ‘These Wars’ here.
In additional news, THE SLYDE will be performing on August 2nd at Wacken Open Air in Germany, a festival with an attendance of over 80,000. The band is performing at the festival after winning the 2019 Wacken Metal Battle Canada competition and being selected to represent their home country at the Wacken Metal Battle international final.
After their Wacken Open Air performance the band will be returning to Canada for their ’10 Years And Counting Tour’ to celebrate their 10 years of performing and recording their melodic prog rock since first forming in Ottawa, ON in 2009 to later re-locate permanently to Toronto, ON (dates listed below). During their 10 year career, THE SLYDE has recorded and released two albums ‘Awakening’ (2018) and ‘Feed The Machine’ (2011) along with four EPS, ‘Back Again’ (2017), ‘New World Sympathy’ (2012), ‘The Slyde II’ (2010) and ‘The Slyde I’ (2009). The band has also played nearly 200 shows on the Eastern Canadian circuit, sharing the stage with such bands as Protest The Hero, Down With Webster, Angra, Pain of Salvation, F*ck The Facts, Dana Fuchs, and Timber Timbre among others, and have made past appearances at Ottawa Bluesfest, Canadian Music Week, IndieWeek, and Cornwall Lift-Off.
The band adds:
“We are pleased that we made it 10 years doing what we love to do. And it couldn’t be better, in terms of timing, that we are chosen as the Canadian reps for the Wacken Metal Battle international final – which we are beyond stoked for. For the tour, we’ll be doing some songs we haven’t played in years, and we hope to see some longtime fans in attendance. And after the tour, we’ll be hitting the studio to release something special for our 10 year anniversary, so look out for that come Christmas time. Here’s to another 10 years!”
THE SLYDE is driven by Nathan Da Silva’s elegant vocals and passionate guitar work, Sarah Westbrook’s powering keyboard skills, and the powerful rhythm section of bassist Alberto Campuzano and drummer Andrew Suarez (with long-time drummer/songwriter Brendan Soares), the band are to catch the ears of any technically minded melodic prog rock and metal fans of bands such as Rush, Dream Theater, Haken, Coheed and Cambria, and Megadeth.
The band latest album ‘Awakening’ is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and Distrokid here.
Album stream here.
‘Back Again’ – Music Video here.
‘Divide’ – Music Video here.
‘Fading’ – Lyric Video here.
THE SLYDE – ’10 Years And Counting Tour’:
Sept 6 – Hamilton, ON – Corktown – info
Sept 7 – Cornwall, ON – Lola’s – info
Sept 13 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks – info
Sept 27 – London, ON – Call The Office – info
Sept 28 – Peterborough, ON – Red Dog – info
Oct 3 – Barrie, ON – Foxx Lounge – info
Oct 4 – Toronto, ON – Rivoli – info
Oct 5 – Kingston, ON – The Mansion – info
THE SLYDE Live Line Up:
Nathan Da Silva (Vocals, Guitar)
Sarah Westbrook (Keyboards, Samples)
Alberto Campuzano (Bass, Vocals)
Andrew Suarez (Drums)
For more info:
TheSlyde.ca
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“Vigorous and passionate, these players shine brightly, each contributing dynamic passages as witnessed in “Walk With Me”, “Fading”, and “Divide”. ” – Bravewords.com
“The Slyde have written a full-length rock record that is retro yet contemporary, edgy yet smooth. There are plenty of dynamics while staying high-energy and never boring or overwrought. Well-balanced and entertaining, these songs are progressive but not pretentious. Have a listen then tell your friends! ” – Progressive Music Planet
“If you’re looking for a familiar prog-rock band in the stylings of Rush, Dream Theater, Coheed and Cambria, and even a bit of Protest the Hero with a new-age twist, look no further and grab the album today ” – Canadian Beats
“…an impressive step forward/return to form for these Canadian bright-eyed musicians and stands to solidify their name as one of the more promising ventures in the increasingly prolific progressive metal scene.” – Heavy Blog is Heavy, on the ‘Back Again’ EP
“Not just an epic heavy prog-fest, The Slyde have delivered an intelligent and compelling 4-track EP that hints at much promise to come from this Canadian four piece.” – ProgRadar, on the ‘Back Again’ EP
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0 Reminder – Next Week – Aug 2-4 – LOUD AS HELL Festival w/ Goatwhore, Anciients, Planet Eater, Untimely Demise, BornBroken, Arrival of Autumn, Legacy, VX36 and more!
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Montreal, QC – July 2019
Reminder – Next Week – Aug 2-4 – LOUD AS HELL Festival
w/ Goatwhore, Anciients, Planet Eater, Untimely Demise,
BornBroken, Arrival of Autumn, Legacy, VX36 and more!
Western Canada’s Decibel Breaking Metal Fest
Aug 2-4, 2019 – Drumheller, AB @ Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds
Social Media Hashtag #LAH8
Loud As Hell 2019 Line-Up Spotify Playlist here.
Loud As Hell, the incomparable Badlands metal fest has a killer lineup for the 2019 rendition and it’s an absolute banger! The headliner for this year is New Orleans’ GOATWHORE who will be melting faces with blackened death metal while the sun melts everything else. The 3-day fest will feature 40 bands in total over the course of the weekend in Alberta’s scenic Drumheller badlands at the Dinosaur Downs Speedway on August 2 – 4, 2019.
In its 8th year, Loud As Hell has seen acts from all over the world come to the sleepy town of Drumheller, which is also the dinosaur capital of the world. Over the three days, old friends and new enjoy camping, free pancake breakfasts and a slew of bands from across various subgenres. This year, talent comes from around Canada as well as USA (Goatwhore, Thrust, VX36), England (Cloven Hoof), Mexico (Legacy).
“The Loud As Hell Festival in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada is one of the top underground metal festivals in the country… it’s a metal family reunion!”
The all-ages festival is a standard among Western Canadian metal fans, and every year the momentum keeps growing with the event consistently selling out! This year’s line-up includes:
All Else Fails (AB)
Altars of Grief (SK)
Anciients (BC)
Apollyon (BC)
The Archon Prophecy (AB)
Arrival of Autumn (AB)
Benevolent Like Quietus (AB)
Blackest Sin (AB)
Black Friday (AB)
BornBroken (QC)
Born For Tomorrow (AB)
ChaosBeing (AB)
Citizen Rage (AB)
Crimson Caliber (AB)
Culled (AB)
Dead Asylum (BC)
Display of Decay (AB)
Disturb the Dead (AB)
Eye of Horus (AB)
Fjell Thyngor (AB)
Goatwhore (USA)
Illyrian (BC)
Juliet Ruin (AB)
Legacy (Mexico)
Obsidian (BC)
Plague Bringer (AB)
Planet Eater (SK)
Raising the Ruins (AB)
Ravage Red (AB)
Sadistic Embodiment (AB)
Stab.Twist.Pull (AB)
Syryn (AB)
Tessitura (AB)
Thrust (USA)
Tides of Kharon (AB)
Untimely Demise (SK)
Votov (MB)
VX36 (USA)
W.M.D. (AB)
Tickets for Loud As Hell 2019 are $100 CAD and includes camping. They are available through https://www.loudashell.com/tickets.
For more info:
Official Website: http://www.loudashell.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival
Official Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2339468879667306/
Twitter: @LoudAsHellFest
Instagram: @LoudAsHellFestival
Social Media Hashtag #LAH8
Live Videos from LAH 2017:
Battlecross – Live Video @ Loud As Hell 2017 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKlNiy8KYgE
Planet Eater – Live Video @ Loud As Hell 2017 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNhAScv4Sz8
More live videos @ SlimBzTV Youtube Channel http://www.youtube.com/SlimBzTV
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0 Out Now! AS I MAY’s New Album “My Own Creations” via Rockshots Records
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Montreal, QC – July 26, 2019
Out Now! AS I MAY’s New Album “My Own Creations” via Rockshots Records
Finnish modern metal act AS I MAY have released their second album ‘My Own Creations’ as of July 26, 2019 via labels Rockshots Records and Spiritual Beast(Japan). The sophomore full length is a fast-paced blend of modern metal with metalcore highlights. It’s heavy, melodic and unique; and sonically more mature than AS I MAY‘s previous release “Speak No Evil” (2017). Working on writing music that is easy to identify with a digital atmosphere, AS I MAY make their listeners headbang and sing along to the catchy choruses.
Paying homage to many old school metal bands, In Flames fans will find a special affinity for this Finnish act.
The band had this to say about the release of ‘My Own Creations’:
“‘My Own Creations’ is modern, melodic, heavy, unique sound trip for the listener. It’s one story from beginning to end. People can identify with the songs and atmosphere. At one point you will be headbanging and the next you will singing catchy choruses. The album goes through a full scale of emotions. There are a lot of unique hand crafted tones on it.”
The band has released three singles prior to the album’s release ‘I See You In Me‘, ‘Cure Is Worse Than Disease‘ and ‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’. The songs have already had over 100,000 combined Spotify streams.
Music Videos:
‘I See You In Me’ here.
‘Pride Goes Before A Fall’ watch here.
‘Cure Is Worse Than Disease’ watch here.
CD, stream and download of ‘My Own Creations’ available here.
Track Listing:
1. End of The Beginning (0:39)
2. Pride Goes Before A Fall (3:30)
3. What A Waste of Life (3:34)
4. I See You In Me (3:30)
5. Silent (4:12)
6. Necessary Evil (3:42)
7. Cure Is Worse Than Disease (3:08)
8. Quiet Place (3:49)
9. Loud (3:54)
Album Length: 30:03
For more info:
Rockshots: www.rockshots.eu
Official Website: www.asimay.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/asimay.official
Instagram: www.instagram.com/asimay_official
Twitter: www.twitter.com/asimay_official
BIO:
As I May is a four-piece modern melodic metal band from Mikkeli, Finland – formed in 2016. The group now consists of Tipi Nokelainen (vocals and bass); Lasse Hiltunen (vocals and guitar); Jani Valhola (backup vocals and guitars) and Marko Korhonen (drums). As I May has since started to gain ground in the Finnish heavy metal scene. The music’s soul lies within catchy melodies and big choruses. As I May combines modern elements, yet keeps focussing on the heavier side.
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0 MetalInsider Premiere MOONLIGHT DESIRES’ Summer Cover Video ‘Patio Lanterns’ (Kim Mitchell)
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Montreal, QC – July 26, 2019
For fans of Sons of Butcher, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, 80s pop hits
MetalInsider Premiere MOONLIGHT DESIRES’ Summer Cover Video ‘Patio Lanterns’ (Kim Mitchell)
Kim Mitchell’s timeless summer classic ‘Patio Lanterns’ is getting a fresh new revival thanks to fellow Canadians MOONLIGHT DESIRES. The band has been reworking classic 80s tunes since 2014, turning familiar, contemporary songs into heavy rock anthems.
“We are going for a Canadian summer kind of vibe. We also have a couple of very summery live shows planned to go with the song.”
Teaming up with MetalInsider.net, the band is premiering their cover video of fun summer times of ‘Patio Lanterns’ at the following link here.
Coming from the mind of ‘Sons of Butcher’ creator Trevor Ziebarth, MOONLIGHT DESIRES is the only cover band you’ll ever need. Stripping the synth-ridden 80’s classics and transforming them into rock and roll singalongs is the name of the game for them and they do it oh so well.
Fun, punchy and of course with lyrics everyone knows, MOONLIGHT DESIRES are the band your summer needs. You can catch them at the following events:
July 27: WTFest w/ The Sheepdogs, USS, The Beaches and more – Brantford, ON @ Lion’s Park
Tickets here.
August 3: Strummerfest Music Festival- Kitchener, ON @Waterloo Public Square – Free Event!
August 10: Erie Wind Music Festival – Fort Erie, ON @ Pleasant Beach Campground (Moonlight Desires headlining event)
To get your CD or cassette copy of MOONLIGHT DESIRES’ latest album ‘Just The Hits: 1981-1985′ along with stream and download of ‘Patio Lanterns’, please visit the following links:
Bandcamp
Apple Music
Amazon
Spotify
For more info:
MoonlightDesires.ca
Facebook
Instagram
BIO:
Moonlight Desires might only play 80s cover songs, but you’d be wrong to dismiss them as just another cover band. Formed by long-time Hamilton, Canada musician Trevor Ziebarth (Actor/Writer/Composer on Teletoon’s adult comedy series Sons of Butcher), Moonlight Desires is his ode to the raunchy romances and youthful misadventures of summer’s past. By re-working synth-laden pop hits of the 1980s, Ziebarth manages to turn familiar guilty pleasures into modern, guitar-driven rock anthems.
“I created a television show with my brother Jay Ziebarth back in 2005 called ‘Sons of Butcher’. It was a unique adult comedy cartoon series that aired on Teletoon and was sold to over 200 countries around the world. As a companion to the show, Sons of Butcher recorded and released a few comedy rock albums using songs from the show as inspiration, and travelled across Canada twice on a sponsored tour by Teletoon. As a live band, Sons of Butcher used to perform heavied-up covers of 80s songs and they often became fan/crowd favourites. Ultimately, I noticed the positive response and it led to the formation of Moonlight Desires in 2013.” says Trevor Ziebarth.
While their 2014 debut album “Frankie Goes To Hamilton” delivered a rollicking arrangement of classic love songs, the band’s follow-up “Just The Hits: 1981-1985”transforms timeless hits such as “Sunglasses At Night” by Corey Hart and “Something About You” by Level 42 into party rock anthems. Satisfying that hunger to escape the shackles of reality with fun times and familiar hits, Moonlight Desires entire catalogue is available on all major digital platforms.
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“Just The Hits (1981-1985) is a short album with a very high entertainment factor.” – Disagreement.net
“this is a fun album, well executed and stubborn but respectful to the originals. I can only applaud that and advise you to check this album out.” – Merchants of Air
“This album is comprised of hard rock 80s pop covers that often border on metal, and it is every bit as fun as it sounds.” – Hellbound.ca
“It is glorious, a less tongue in cheek Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. It is the Alpha and the Omega. Life has meaning, and it’s buried in the dreams of a girl with teased hair and a boy with a tennis racket for a guitar…” – Nine Circles
“…Moonlight Desires’ second offering is filled with the top-notch heavy covers of 80s Synth Pop classics their fans have come to expect.” – Bradmachry.ca
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0 Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announces 2019 Nominees
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Calgary, AB – July 26, 2019
Calgary’s YYC Music Awards Announces 2019 Nominees
Showcasing and honouring the incredible musical talent produced in the Calgary area for the last three years, the YYC MUSIC AWARDS is proud to announce this year’s 2019 nominees in 21 categories for their 4th annual gala being hosted on September 22, 2019, at The Palace Theatre. Last year’s event toasted 20 award categories and witnessed highlights such as power trio The Static Shift winning three awards for Group of The Year, Rock Recording of The Year and Single of The Year along with songstress Kate Stevens winning two awards for Female Artist of The Year and the Zackariah & The Prophets Memorial Award (full list of 2018 YYCMA winners here).
Tickets for this year’s 2019 YYCMA gala will be available as of 10:00 AM on July 26th, 2019 via www.YYCMusicAwards.com.
“The YYC Music Awards is thrilled to see so many Calgary and area artists submitting again this year. As with every year, our Adjudication Committee had their work cut out for them choosing nominees. This year’s list represents some of the amazing and eclectic talents in our city.” comments YYCMA Media Director Shannon Ambrose.
2019 YYCMA Nominees:Spotify Playlist of Nominees here.
ALTERNATIVE RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Marcus Trummer Band – “Good Times”
Matt Blais – “Fool’s Gold”
Poke the Bear – “Along The Way”
Shuffalo – “Heart Attack”
Sin & Sonic – “Blood, Sex and Wine”
CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Jason Hofer – “SCARS”
JOELLE – “Merry Christmas Night”
Northern Quarter – “Cold Dark Night”
Tammy Dixon – “Tammy Dixon”
Zaire Ink and Afuhmbom – “Manhood”
COUNTRY RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Ben Chase – “All Over It”
Brad Saunders – “Play It by Beer”
David Bradford – “It’s Okay”
Drew Gregory – “Good Place to Start”
Nice Horse – “Six String Outlaw – The Sundown Remix”
EDM RECORDING OF THE YEAR
BUK – “B Nasty Beats”
Kloves – “Parabel EP”
Titus1 – “Only Love”
Titus1 & Boostha – “KULT019”
Troo Knot – “Novalia”
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Deanne Matley
Jennie Harluk
Kate Stevens
Lisette Xavier
Miesha & The Spanks
FOLK RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Benjamin Longman – “The Garden of Song”
Darren Crone – “Somewhere Down the Road”
Grant Kennedy – “Amsterdam”
S.K. Wellington – “Where the Earth Meets the Sea”
T. Buckley – “Miles We Put Behind”
GROUP OF THE YEAR
GhostBoy
In/Vertigo
Miesha & The Spanks
Nice Horse
The Path Less Traveled
INDUSTRY PERSON OF THE YEAR
Cindy McLeod
Grant Howarth
Mike Little
Patrick McGannon
Sarah Scott
JAZZ RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Sheldon Zandboer – “Tipping Velvet”
Al Muirhead’s Canadian Quintet – “Undertones”
Lorna MacLachlan – “Bicycle Riding in the Dark”
Jim Brenan 11 – “50/50”
Music with Mandy – “On the Sunny Side of the Street”
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Al Muirhead’s Canadian Quintet
Brad Saunders
Drew Gregory
Matt Blais
T. Buckley
METAL RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Every Hour Kills – “Fragile Machine”
Hammerdrone – “An Ever Increasing Wave”
Hyperia – “Fish Creek Frenzy”
Red Cain – “Wing of the Crow (feat. Kobra Paige)”
SYRYN – “Paradise For Demise”
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Grant Kennedy – “Amsterdam “, Directors – Natali Voorthuis and Niels Dekker
MINDSEED – “Reflections”, Director – Alex Labbe
Nice Horse – “Jim, Jack, Johnnie, and Jose”, Director – Barrett Klesko
Punch Drunk Cabaret – “Don’t Die Until You’re Dead”, Director – Ewen Clark, Ring Tail Films
Jake Vance – “White Lights”, Director – Jake Vance
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Brendan Rothwell – “Keep on Keepin’ On”
Craig Carswell – “Run”
Drew Gregory – “Know Good”
Kelsey Raine – “Hold On”
Taken by Sanity – “Sleepwalker”
POP RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Amy Hef – “Somehow Someway”
Jake Vance – “White Lights”
Jess Knights – “No Jazz”
Kate Stevens – “Right Choice”
Lisette Xavier – “Hot Mess”
R&B SOUL RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Afuhmbom – “Jake’s Story”
Kate Stevens – “It’s Real”
Miss Benzo – “Revenge”
New Saint – “Rly Ain’t”
Pat Clifton – “Buried Alive”
RAP RECORDING OF THE YEAR
A.Y.E. – “Don’t Blow My High”
Aypayne – “Fuego”
Jay Ross VS Teekay – “Str8 6 Shoota”
Jazzlib – “Behind Bars Too”
Kay L – “Before the Money”
ROCK RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Crack the Lens – “The Armoury”
Erwin Vesper – “Number One”
Miesha & The Spanks – “Girls Girls Girls”
Saints & Sinners – “Tailgate”
The Moröns – “We Throw You Under The Bus”
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Ben Chase – “All Over It”
Drew Gregory – “Know Good”
Hayden McHugh – “Take You ”
Miesha & The Spanks – “Summer Love”
T. Buckley – “Song Unbroken”
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Ben Chase – “All Over It”
Drew Gregory – “Know Good”
GhostBoy – “Star”
Kate Stevens – “It’s Real”
T. Buckley – “Song Unbroken”
WORLD RECORDING OF THE YEAR
MD Lyonga – “Love & Music”
Montuno West – “Tocar Tambor”
Penny Sanborn Trio – “Mirror Suite”
Scruffyfish – “Off the Hook”
Virender & Manjit – “Lori Suna Phir Se”
ZACKARIAH AND THE PROPHETS MEMORIAL AWARD
Aimee-Jo Benoit
Gratuitous Platypus
Marcus Trummer
Sandra Sutter
Taken By Sanity
2019 Award Performers:
Nice Horse
Sheldon Zandboer
Punch Drunk Cabaret
ZaireInk and Afuhmbom Music
School of Rock Calgary South House Band
For more info:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/YYCMusicAwards
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/YYCMusicAwards
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS is also accepting volunteer applications leading up to, and for the Gala.
Sponsorship Inquiries:
http://www.YYCMusicAwards.com/sponsorship
About:
The YYC MUSIC AWARDS celebrates the artists that embrace Calgary as home; entertaining and supporting its arts and culture. The award event was founded by music industry professionals, with backgrounds in artist management, booking agents, media as well as recording studio production/engineering.
DIRECTORS | ORGANIZERS
Leanne Harrison | Program Director
Shannon Ambrose | Public Relations & Media Director
Sarah Fiedler | Artist Liaison
Erin Hall | Sponsorships & Fundraising
Stephanie Hutchinson | Adjudication (CMSC) Director
Leanne Harrison | Program Director
Shannon Ambrose | Public Relations & Media Director
Sarah Fiedler | Artist Liaison
Erin Hall | Sponsorships & Fundraising
Stephanie Hutchinson | Adjudication (CMSC) Director
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