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0 Canadian Beats – Interview w/ Fractal Cypher
0 Wings of Death – Without Mercy – Mouichido (EP)
Herhaling of niet, als kennismaking met Without Mercy is Mouichido uitermate geschikt. Deze band klinkt inmiddels echt wel anders als op het voorgaande album, jaren geleden en een muzikaal spectrum terug. Wanneer je je metal graag modern en bruut hebt is dit zeker een aanrader!
0 EPK – A Devil’s Din – Skylight (2016) (Island Dive Records)
A Devil’s Din – Skylight (2016)
Release Date: June 17, 2016
Label: Island Dive Records
For fans of Ghost, Syd Barrett/Floyd, Psych-era Beatles, Early Sabbath,
70’s prog: Yes, King Crimson, etc, QOTSA, Tool, My Bloody Valentine
ADevilsDin.com | Facebook | Twittter @ADevilsDin | Reverbnation
Soundcloud | Youtube | Last.FM | CBC Radio 3 | Tumblr
Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby
“Rock ’n’ roll on the timeless precipice of psychedelic, progressive, transgressive danger. Be warned.” –Lorraine Carpenter, Montreal Mirror/ Cult Mtl
“For those into the good old smoothness of Bowie, the cheery lightheartedness of The Pixies, and a dark side of Sabbath, this is definitely an album (One Day This Will All Be Yours) to check out!” – Forget The Box
“the band has one very important thing! Good songs. And even more special, great lyrics.” – ProgShine
“Listening to A Devil’s Din has made me very, very happy–it is spacey, proggy, rocky, poppy and riffy all at the same time. It goes really good with grass, man!” – Mikey Heppner, Priestess/UBT/ Beat Cops
“Black Sabbath on Crass” – Dan Webster, Greenland Productions
“Hidden Treasures of Montreal pt.2: A Devil’s Din first full length is chockablock with ear-bending psych” – Matt Lee, Bigtakeover.com
Track Listing of Album:
1) Skylight (3:14)
2) Phaze Ulysses (3:29)
3) Never The Same Thing (5:20)
4) Bow To Thee, Absurde (3:43)
5) I Don’t Know (7:06)
6) Nature Of The Beast (4:23)
7) For A While (5:38)
8) Eye’s Pie (4:05)
9) Prequel (5:20)
Album Length: 42:16
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: A Devil’s Din
• All songs written by: A Devil’s Din
• Produced by: David Lines
• Mixed by: Rod Shearer
• Mastered by: Andy VanDette/ Engine Room Audio NYC
• Album Artwork Cover by Yuriy Anderson, Photo by Renaud Kasma
Album & Live Band Line Up:
Dave Lines: Vox, Guitars, Keys
Dominique Salameh: Drums
Tom Chollet: Bass
Discography:
2016 – Skylight – LP
2011 – One Day All This Will Be Yours -LP
Shared stage with:
Light Bulb Alley, La Tragedie, Sweet Mother Logic, Kurvi Tasch, Walrus, Pet Sun, Octaves & Eagles, 2120, Chucky Macdonald, Daniel Greer Band
L-R – Dominique Salameh – Drums, Vocals, David Lines – Keys, Guitar, Vocals, Thomas Chollet (R) Bass, Guitar, Vocals – Photo Credit: Renaud Kasma
A Devil’s Din is made up of 3 musicians born in the Old World who traveled across the ocean to find each other in Montreal, drawn together by a mutual love of melodic, innovative, inventive and daring rock music. Fusing the colourful sounds of Syd Barrett’s Pink Floyd & the psychedelic-era Beatles with intensity of classic power bands like Sabbath, The Who, and Led Zeppelin, as well as the boundary-pushing adventure of Yes, Gentle Giant and King Crimson, A Devil’s Din is an uncommon and uncompromising voice in modern music.
In 2008, UK-born stalwart Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist and session musician David Lines decided he needed to form a musical outfit that would suit his own particular psychedelically-induced musical visions, and thus A Devil’s Din was born. While still working as a musical “gun-for-hire” around town, he continued to develop the songs and sound for A Devil’s Din–which he considers an Art Project not to be tainted by commercial desires–recording their first album One Day All This Will Be Yours between 2009 and 2010, and releasing it on his own label Island Dive Records in 2011.
Though the musicians on that record were excellent, it wasn’t until Lyonnais bassist and disciple of the Holy Trinity of Rickenbacker Bass (John Entwistle, Chris Squire and Geddy Lee) Thomas Chollet entered the picture, along with drummer Dom Salameh (whose Lebanese roots and childhood in France did not at all prevent him from becoming an ardent Keith Moon devotee) that the sound really began to take shape. The synergy of the three took the music to another level, as witnessed at their intense and energetic live shows and has been made manifest on the new A Devil’s Din album SKYLIGHT.
A Devil’s Din continues to travel further afield in the world of psychedelic and progressive rock music, transforming listeners’ minds whereever they go.
Their first European tour will take place in September and their albums are available through various retailers online and through their website.
0 AXS: Death metallers Ominous Eclipse unleash a punishing new lyric video
0 Vinland Radio – Episode 444 w/ Enoid, Double Experience
0 Vinland Radio – Interview w/ Vesperia
0 Vinland Radio – Episode 441 – w/ Without Mercy
0 NEWS: CELESTIAL RUIN Streaming New EP ‘Pandora’ via Metal-Rules.com
(contact info below)
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 13, 2016
EP Promo Request here.
For fans of Evanescence, Nightwish, Revamp, Delain, Kamelot, Within Temptation
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CELESTIAL RUIN Streaming New EP ‘Pandora’ via Metal-Rules.com
New EP ‘Pandora’ Out May 20th
Upcoming Show Dates:
May 21 – Vancouver, BC – The Venue – info (CD Release Show)
Aug 25-28 – Metalocalypstick Fest – Valemount, BC – info
Combining a heavenly destruction of heavy riffs with beautiful melodies, Vancouver, BC’s European influenced symphonic metal band CELESTIAL RUIN create catchy, singable and epic tunes that draw on lyrical themes of fantasy and horror, plus sometimes implying deeper meanings or just celebrating the subject matter at hand. Their new EP ‘Pandora’ is due out on May 20th to follow their 2012 debut album ‘The Awakening’ and before it drops they have teamed up with Metal-Rules.com for the full stream premiere of the release, which can be heard at the following link: http://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/2016/05/13/celestial-ruin-streaming-new-ep-pandora-via-metal-rules-com-new-ep-pandora-out-may-20th/
Vocalist Larissa Dawn comments on the track:
“All the lyrics on “Pandora” were written about unleashing destruction into the world. Chaos caused by all the pain that negative emotions can create. A sort of cause and effect scenario. Each of the songs tells a different story and explores what happens when you make the wrong decision or fail to make any decision at all. Remaining stagnant and letting the world collapse in on you. The only song that kind of swerves from this theme is “No Quarter”, this song is more of a movie told through song. It follows the story of infamous pirate Davy Jones and the battle that ensues between him and a rival ship.
Pandora has a much darker feel to it and I hope it paints different pictures in peoples minds when they hear it. I want them to be able to imagine exactly what is going on, like it’s their own personal movie.”
Digital and CD pre-order of the EP is available on iTunes and CD at www.celestialruin.com.
1. Murder of Crows (3:52)
2. Sense of Exile (4:17) [Free Download | Lyric Video]
3. No Quarter (4:34)
4. Nevermore (5:55)
5. Firestorm (4:53)
EP Length: 23:32
For more info, please visit: http://www.celestialruin.com/
About:
Canadian band CELESTIAL RUIN is styled after European Symphonic Rock/Metal but executed with a decidedly North American flavor. Combining a heavenly destruction of heavy riffs with beautiful melodies, CELESTIAL RUIN create catchy, singable melodies, and rich symphonic textures. The compositions are “epic” by all accounts. Lyrical themes are mainly drawn from fantasy and horror, sometimes implying deeper meanings, sometimes just celebrating the subject matter.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, CELESTIAL RUIN started taking the scene by storm with their debut album “The Awakening”. Receiving favorable reviews in publications such as Rockstar Weekly Magazine professing a 4/5 star rating declaring, “If The Awakening is only the beginning of things to come, you’d best get on board now while the getting’s good.”
After successful 2012 and 2013 summer tours, CELESTIAL RUIN was offered many opportunities that included opening slots with Stone Temple Pilots, Leaves Eyes, Moonspell and being a featured performer for Vancouver Alternative Fashion Week for two consecutive years.
CELESTIAL RUIN is always looking for the next unique avenue to expose their distinctive sound. “We play in the grey area of rock music, we are too heavy for rock, but not heavy enough for metal” comments vocalist Larissa Dawn.
This is a praise that has been mirrored in many live reviews including Beat Route Magazine stating, “Celestial Ruin appears to be in a sub-genre scene of one…their differences are working to their advantage”.
From September- December 2015 they completed a cross Canada tour (Out of Exile) and are now preparing for the release of their 2016 EP ‘Pandora’ produced by Joost Van Den Broek (Epica, Revamp, Xandria).
“As a significant jump forward from our debut album, from song writing to production, this EP was a journey that allowed to us grow, and we hope that fans will grow with us.” says Larissa Dawn.
A collaborative writing effort by CELESTIAL RUIN, the May 20th release of ‘Pandora’ will showcase the best of their best shared with fans new and old alike.
“The music on ‘Pandora’ is about unleashing chaos, beauty and all emotions into the world. It celebrates both the joy and the pain that emotions can create. The lyrics on this release come from a mix of personal experiences and fantasy elements. Most of the were written during a time when Larissa was going through recovery from a surgery and was unable to speak, sing and barely able to stand up. So the frustration, sadness, anger and fear she felt during her recovery created “Pandora”.” says drummer Adam Todd.
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0 NEWS: Fort McMurrray’s SENTIMENTAL GENTLEMEN Comment On Continuing Tour In Wake of Wildfires; Add More Dates To Cross Canada Tour (QC/ON/SK/AB/BC)
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 13, 2016
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Fort McMurrray’s SENTIMENTAL GENTLEMEN Comment On Continuing Tour In Wake of Wildfires
Add More Dates To Cross Canada Tour (QC/ON/SK/AB/BC)
L-R: Rob Eustis (Drums), Mackenzie Walas (Vocals and Guitar), Joe Howes (Guitar), Jeremy Connell (Bass)
Photo credit: Meaghan Baxter Photography
Album Stream – The Devil’s In The Details: http://sentimentalgentlemen.com/music
With the devastation of Fort McMurray’s wildfires and news hitting home for rock and roll quartet Sentimental Gentlemen during their current cross Canada tour in support of their new album ‘The Devil’s In The Details’. The Fort McMurray based band currently in the halfway point of their tour has decided to stay on track and keep performing across Canada and do what they do best, playing in front crowds across the country and use the tour to help raise funds for their hometown.
Vocalist / guitarist Mackenzie Walas has issued the following statement:
“Since the day we found out our hometown of Fort McMurray was on fire and our friends and family evacuated, we have gotten an outpour of support from people and venues all across the country wanting to help out. It turns out that thankfully all of our friends and family are safe and our homes are still standing. That being said we lost a bunch of musical equipment and instruments that we were keeping at our friend’s house that burnt down. We never thought of quitting the tour or postponing any dates. We decided that we need to continue this tour to be a voice for Fort McMurray and try and raise as much money as we can before we head back to help with the clean up. We feel like we have a new mission and purpose to help in a unique way to give back to the community that has given us so much. If anyone wants to help we encourage everyone to donate what they can to the Canadian Red Cross.”
To check out the SENTIMENTAL GENTLEMEN and help support Fort McMurray with donations at their shows, please view the following cities listed below.
May 12 – Montreal, QC – Barfly
May 13 – Ottawa, ON – Ask A Punk
May 14 – Cornwall, ON – Lola’s
May 17 – Oshawa, ON – The Atria
May 20 – London, ON – The Dominion House
May 21 – Windsor, ON – Villains
May 23 – Hamilton, ON – The Doors Pub
May 24 – Toronto, ON @ The Painted Lady
May 25 – Ajax, ON – Rotilicious
May 26 – Sudbury, ON – Townehouse Tavern
May 27 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Lop Lops
May 29 – Kenora, ON – Norman Social Club
May 31 – Selkrik, ON – The Merch
June 1 – Arcola, SK – Buddy’s Pub
June 3- Lloydminister, AB – The Root
June 4 – Calgary, AB – The Blind Beggar
June 11 – Revelstoke, BC – The Last Drop
June 13 – Vancouver, BC – The Roxy
June 14 – Victoria, BC – The Copper Owl
June 17 – Abbotsford, BC – Brother’s Billiards
June 18 – Kamloops, BC – The Dirty Jersey
June 20 – Grindrod, BC – Riverfront Pub
June 21 – Wells, BC – Jack O Clubs Pub
June 22 – Quesnel, BC – Cariboo Hotel
June 23 – Prince George, BC – Nancy O’s
June 24 – Rolla, BC – The Rolla Pub
June 26 – Edmonton, AB – On The Rocks
June 30 – Athabasca, AB – The Magnificent – River Rats Festival
1. Kickin’ Stones
2. I’ll Be
3. All Makes Sense
4. To Forget The Rain
5. UFOs
6. Perfect Storm Part 1
7. Perfect Storm Part 2
8. Guess This Is Living
9. The Hand That Feeds
10. Farewell To The River
About:
Founding members Joe Howes (lead guitar) and Mackenzie Walas (lead vocals) met at an open mic night at a local tavern in Canada’s northern oil patch of Fort McMurray, Alberta in early 2013. Playing music was an outlet to get away from the busy lifestyle of a thriving boom-town. After playing songs together until they closed the place, it was certain that this was the start of a great musical friendship. Mackenzie had been performing around town and was looking to start a band. Joe had recently moved to town and had yet to meet anyone who shared his passion for rock music and performing.
They were dedicated to forming a band that wrote great songs and could match that quality on stage. Their songwriting process reflects the personality of the band. Laid back with a sense of motivated purpose for finding something new yet familiar, while trying not be limited by the influences of other genres…and having a whole lot of fun while doing it. Powerful raspy vocals with multiple harmonies, big guitar solos and heavy drums are the tools they use to find their sound. Bands like the Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, Big Wreck, but also Stevie Ray Vaughn, ZZ Top, and the Eagles can be heard as influences.
At the very same open mic night, a few months later, they met Handsome Rob (drums) and with the help of some friends, the band released its self-titled debut, a 6-song EP in February of 2014. After recruiting Jeremy Connell (bass), the band’s line-up was complete. Since then, they have been pouring the pavement, performing at a variety of events in the Wood Buffalo region and across Alberta. The band has had the privilege of sharing the stage with The Sheepdogs, The Trews, and Trooper to name a few.
In November 2014, they began recording their new album at Sound Extractor Studios in Edmonton, AB. They wanted to capture the excitement and energy of their live shows, so most tracks were recorded live to retain their on-stage chemistry. “Kicking’ Stones” was released as the band’s first single and they filmed their first music video in support during the summer of 2015. The new album titled “The Devil’s in the Details” was released on September 26th, 2015. They plan on touring Canada in support of their record in the spring of 2016.
In the meantime, the Gentlemen continue playing a bunch of shows for awesome people, and writing new tunes for a future album as they plan for their upcoming Cross Canada Tour.
For more info, please visit http://www.SentimentalGentlemen.com.
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