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0 Thank you for supporting Canadian Metal across the country and letting these bands be heard! Much love to the DJs and MDs !earshot charts – february 2016 – top 20 loud #2 Striker, #4 Sanktuary, #14 Adrenechrome, #15 Silent Line
0 EPK – The Decoys – In Our Blood (2016)
The Decoys – In Our Blood (2016)
Release Date: April 15, 2016
For fans of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Cars, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, Pearl Jam
TheDecoysBand.com | Facebook | Twitter @Thedecoysband | Youtube
1. Don’t Hesitate (3:33)
2. Not Right Now (4:14)
3. Ain’t Gonna Let You Go (5:12)
2. Not Right Now (4:14)
3. Ain’t Gonna Let You Go (5:12)
4. Wasting Your Time (4:42)
5. Alibi (3:44)
6. Crossed The Line (3:51)
7. In Our Blood (4:39)
8. The Underdog (4:32)
9. The Lighthouse (3:29)
10. Don’t Hang Me Up (7:29)
Album Length: 45:30
Album Credits:
Produced by Kris Ruston & The Decoys
Recorded by Kris Ruston at Beaver Valley-Copperstein Studio & Perry’s Recording Studio in Kamloops, BC
Mixed by Ryan Worsley at Echoplant Sound, Coquitlam, BC
Mastered by Steve Corrao at Sage Audio, Nashville, TN
Cover Design and Photography by Rae Imeson
The Decoys:
Sean Poissant – Drums, Percussion and Hand Claps
Matt Stanley – Lead and Background Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Harmonica and Hand Claps
Additional Musicians:
Will Fehr – Bass
Kris Ruston – Piano, Organ, Electric Guita (Track 7), Slide Guitar (Track 3) and Background Vocals (1, 6, 10)
Caitlin Johnson – Background Vocals (Tracks 4, 7, 9)
Ryan Worsley – Electric Guitar (Track 9)
All Lyrics by Matt Stanley
All Music by Matt Stanley except ‘Don’t Hesitate’ and ‘Not Right Now’ by Jarrett Boyetchko
All Songs Arranged by The Decoys
All songs ©2014, 2015 Matt Stanley, Jarrett Boyetchko (SOCAN/ASCAP)
(L-R): Sean Poissant (Drums), Matt Stanley (Vocals/Guitar) and Sean Schneider (Bass)
What originally formed as a band to support guitarist and vocalist Matt Stanley’s solo EP “The Life & Times” in 2008, has developed into a three piece of good old rock n roll fun known as THE DECOYS. Comprised of Matt Stanley on guitar/vocals, Sean Poissant on drums and Sean Schneider on bass, the Kamloops, BC based band deliver raw and honest tunes influenced by the spirit of artists like Neil Young, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Led Zeppelin.
Their 2011 debut album “Stripped, Bare, And On Display” co-produced by Henry Small (Prism, Scrubbaloe Caine, John Entwisle Band) garnered much support from Western Canadian radio for their singles “I Know” and “Modern Disaster” leading them to be one of Western Canada’s most active independent touring acts. With that support and a growing fan base, THE DECOYS are getting ready to release their follow up and sophomore album ‘In Our Blood’, which has evolved on a musical level.
“We definitely have a power trio kind of sound now. We have a different bass player on this album and when we parted ways with our former lead guitarist, I went from playing rhythm guitar to playing lead guitar. We’re also better players and songwriters at this point. The last album was pretty much straight rock and alternative. We’ve dug a little deeper this time around, incorporating elements of punk, grunge, folk and country rock and writing lyrics about everyday life. The best inspiration for writing songs is experiencing the world; getting out there, playing live and being a touring rock ‘n’ roll band.” says vocalist / guitarist Matt Stanley.
Set for release on April 15, 2016, ‘In Our Blood’ is already gaining buzz for its infectious first single ‘Don’t Hesitate’, which the band will be supporting with a tour once again across Western Canada plus dates for the first time in the Prairies (SK, MB) and Ontario.
For more info, please visit www.thedecoysband.com
Discography:
2016 – In Our Blood – LP
2011 – Stripped, Bare, And On Display – LP (Released as “Matt Stanley & The Decoys)
2008 – The Life & Times – EP (Matt Stanley Solo)
Tours and Festivals:
Summer 2015 Western Canadian Tour
Spring 2015 Western Canadian Tour
July 2014 “Summer of George” tour – West Coast Tour
March 2014 “Schroedinger’s Car” tour – West Coast Tour
2014 Fall & Winter Tour – BC Tour
0 NEWS: Test Your Metal Records To Release Edu Falaschi (ALMAH, ex-ANGRA) Solo Album ‘Moonlight’ May 20th
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – March 10, 2016
Album Promo Request here.
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Test Your Metal Records To Release Edu Falaschi (ALMAH, ex-ANGRA) Solo Album ‘Moonlight’ May 20th
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Canadian label Test Your Metal Records is proud to announce it will be releasing internationally known Brazilian singer and composer EDU FALASCHI’s (ALMAH, ex-ANGRA) solo debut album ‘Moonlight’ on May 20th for North America. The first solo album by the ex-ANGRA front man currently of ALMAH is a celebration of his 25 year career with sixteen records released worldwide, a Brazilian golden disc award, more than one million CDs sold plus countless world tours and recognition from fans around the globe, especially in Japan, Europe and South America.
The album features nine acoustic versions of the most significant songs of his career with Angra and Almah such as Nova Era, Rebirth, Heroes of Sand, Spread Your Fire, Bleeding Heart, Wishing Well and Breathe. All the material was rearranged for the voice accompanied by piano, guitar and orchestra in order to present an outstanding mixture of rock, jazz, classic and popular music highlighting harmony and melody. Album Pre-Order available at http://testyourmetalrecords.bigcartel.com/product/edu-falaschi-moonlight-released-may-20th-2016
Falaschi’s first video ‘Nova Era’ in support of ‘Moonlight’ can be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyqZ676Sg5U
“Moonlight” was recorded in São Paulo and Jundiaí (Brazil) at WINK Studio and mixed and mastered by Caio Cesar. On the album Falaschi collaborates with several respected Brazilian musicians such as Tiago Mineiro (piano), maestro and violinist Adriano Machado (strings arrangements, creator and conductor of the Symphonic Orchestra Villa Lobos) along with special guests – João Frederico Sciotti known as “Derico” (flutes and saxophone) and Sandami (percussions).
The cover artwork was created by Brazilian designer Gustavo Sazes (Almah, Kamelot, Sepultura, Arch Enemy, Morbid Angel, Manowar, etc.).
TYM founder Grant Truesdell comments on the release:
“I am beyond honoured to be working with Edu Falaschi for his 25th year anniversary album. Between Angra, Almah and any solo work he’s done, I have been a fan of his music for a long time. I’m looking forward to bringing him to North America and welcoming him into the Test Your Metal family.”
1. Nova Era (3:28)
2. Bleeding Heart (4:33)
3. Arising Thunder (3:32)
4. Rebirth (3:53)
5. Breathe (3:34)
6. Angels And Demons (4:48)
7. Spread Your Fire (4:41)
8. Wishing Well (5:28)
9. Heroes of Sand (4:05)
Album Length: 38:06
For more info: http://www.edufalaschi.com.br
About:
Edu Falaschi started his professional career in 1990 working in such bands as Mitrium and Symbols. For more than ten years (2001 – 2012) he was the frontman and one of the main composers of ANGRA and recorded four albums with the iconic of Brazilian metal band. Many live and radio hits of the band, as Nova Era, Lease Of Life, Wishing Well, Spead Your Fire and others, are written by Edu. In 2006 Edu Falaschi established his own band, ALMAH and garnered international success. ALMAh has released four studio albums: “Almah” (2006), “Fragile Equality” (2008), “Motion” (2011) and “Unfold” (2013). The band is currently working on its 5th album. Edu Falaschi was voted by Japanese fans as one of the best rock singers in the world several times. He is often invited as a special guest to shows and recordings of many Brazilian and international stars such as Tarja Turunen, Vivaldi Metal Project, Genius Rock Opera, Soulspell Metal Opera, and others.
About Test Your Metal Records:
Test Your Metal is a family of entrepreneurs, artists and philanthropist harmoniously working towards a common purpose; To further enhance the global music scene for generations to come. By creating a multitude of companies that all work together, Test Your Metal is determined to create a massive impact on the quality of peoples lives, their happiness and overall fulfillment. To employ as many people doing what they love, and to ultimately assist the worldwide music scene thrive in any way.
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0 Metal To Infinity – Like Animals – Feral (EP)
If you happen to like some good prog rock/metal? You’ve got almost 20mins of some excellent material appearing on, Feral.
http://metaltoinfinity.be/CDREVIEWS_IJKL/likeanimals_feral.html
0 Ringmaster Reviews – Projekt F – The Butterfly Effect (EP)
The Butterfly Effect is a fascinating and rousing encounter from a band settling into their creative skin and reaping the rewards.
https://ringmasterreviewintroduces.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/projekt-f-the-butterfly-effect/
0 Sentinel Daily – Demise of The Crown – S/T
Montreal metalheads Demise of the Crown would appear to be on the verge of something quite special if this seven track self-titled slab of metallic brilliance is anything to go by. At the heart of this promise lies the adamantine voice of vocalist Darren Beadman who, on the evidence provided, could well be at the forefront of the next generation of metal vocalists.
http://www.sentineldaily.com.au/demise-of-the-crown-demise-of-the-crown-own-label/
0 Metal Nation Radio – Van Halst – World of Make Believe
a solid effort. Keep an eye on Van Halst, Songs to check: World of Make Believe, Denying Eyes, The End and Perfect Storm where Kami shines.
0 Music Legends – Striker Interview – Tim Brown
0 NEWS: Bravewords Unearth THE MOUNTAIN MAN Single ‘Open Graves’ + Performing At Armstrong Fest 2016
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – March 9, 2016
Album Promo Request here.
For fans of Hatebreed, Lamb Of God, Black Dahlia Murder, Gojira
EPK | Facebook | Twitter | Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Instagram
Bravewords.com Unearth Vancouver’s THE MOUNTAIN MAN Single ‘Open Graves’
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People’s Choice Winner Earn Spot On Armstrong Metal Fest 2016
Upcoming Show Dates:
March 18 – Abbotsford, BC @ Phoenix Ballroom – Event info
(L-R) – Jordan Orr (Guitar), Tevyn Pacey (Bass), Parker Lane (Vocals), Ryan McCreedy (Drums), Tyson Tambellini (Guitar) (Photo credit: Shimon Karmel)
Vancouver, BC metal heavy weights THE MOUNTAIN MAN are streaming their second single ‘Open Graves’ from their upcoming EP ‘Bloodlust’ through Bravewords.
The song unravels the concept of believing in God and heaven concepts. ‘Open Graves’ talks about how the inevitable will consume all living things and we will end up as rotting corpses.
To listen to ‘Open Graves’, please visit the following link on Bravewords: http://bravewords.com/news/bravewords-premier-the-mountain-man-streaming-open-graves
In addition to their new EP coming out March 25th (pre-order https://mountainmanmetal.bandcamp.com), the band has won the Broken Neck Radio People’s Choice Awards and will be performing at this year’s Armstrong Open Air Metal Festival. The Mountain Man has the chance to play at this year’s festival in Armstrong, BC.
“We’re really excited to be voted on Armstrong Metal Festival. It was a personal goal the band play Armstrong this year, and we couldn’t have done it without all the fan support. Camping and music – what better way to spend a weekend.” – Parker, Vocals
1. Backhand of God
2. Bloodlust
3. Open Graves
4. The Great Decay
5. Ghost
About:
Vancouver’s rugged outdoors-metallers, The Mountain Man, deliver a diverse blend of hard-hitting music, paying homage to the Sasquatch through crushing riffs and blaring drums. This band is all Canadian; celebrating camping, plaid, beer, and above all else energetic metal. Parker (ex-BRAUHEIST) gets straight to the point with his raw, gruff vocals and lyrics filled with animosity that cut through the instruments like an unyielding axe. Each song is like a hand-drawn map guiding fans through the British Columbian wilderness. While the first half is complete, the second half is up to the listener to build their own path and take what they will from each track.
The band developed their sound from listening to groups like The Black Dahlia Murder, Crowbar, Gojira, Lamb of God, and Black Sabbath, taking to heart the importance of dedicating their lives to their craft. Tevyn Pacey (Bass), Ryan McCreedy (Drums), Parker (Vocals), Tyson Tambellini (Rhythm Guitar), and Jordan Orr (Lead Guitar) are like woodsmen secluded from civilization with nothing but their instruments to craft doomy, yet frantic metal. They harness a variety of metal genres and bend them to their will.
The Mountain Man are releasing their debut EP Bloodlust on Friday, March 25, 2016. The five song EP is purposefully open ended so that listeners can interpret each song and find meaning for themselves. More information can be found at https://mountainmanmetal.bandcamp.com
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0 NEWS: ARMSTRONG METAL FEST Add ARCHSPIRE, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, THE MOUNTAIN MAN And More To Line Up!
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – March 9, 2016
ArmstrongMetalFest.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | AMF Merch Online Store
ARMSTRONG METAL FEST Add ARCHSPIRE, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, THE MOUNTAIN MAN And More To Line Up!
Early Bird PreSale Tickets Available Now!
Promo Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9zHeA2pKWs
And the line up keeps getting better! Armstrong Metal Fest is proud to reveal its next batch of assaulting bands for this year’s line up, which will now include Archspire, Unleash The Archers, Planet Eater and Broken Neck Radio’s People Choice Award Winner The Mountain Man along with many more bands from BC area listed below.
Bands added to line up this week are the following:
Archspire (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.season-of-mist.com/bands/archspire
Crucible of Scorn (Prince George, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/crucibleofscorn
Crucible of Scorn (Prince George, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/crucibleofscorn
Defiling The Nasma (Vancouver, BC) – http://defilingthenasma.bandcamp.com
The Mountain Man (Vancouver, BC) (Broken Neck Radio People’s Choice Award Winner) – http://mountainmanmetal.bandcamp.com
Nylithia (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.nylithia.com
Planet Eater (Regina, SK) – http://planeteater-sk.bandcamp.com
Unleash The Archers (Vancouver, BC) (Whammy Award Metal Winner) –http://www.unleashthearchers.com
Nylithia (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.nylithia.com
Planet Eater (Regina, SK) – http://planeteater-sk.bandcamp.com
Unleash The Archers (Vancouver, BC) (Whammy Award Metal Winner) –http://www.unleashthearchers.com
Armstrong Metal Fest will be taking place on July 15th and 16th in Armstrong, BC at the Hassen Arena. This year’s fest plans to showcase a high caliber of Western Canadian and international bands. Follow event details and news at the following facebook event here or www.ArmstongMetalFest.ca.
Bands previously confirmed for AMF are the following with more to be announced at a later date:
Apollyon (Kelowna, BC) – http://apollyon-ca.bandcamp.com
Apprentice (Vancouver, BC) – http://apprenticevancouver.bandcamp.com
Apprentice (Vancouver, BC) – http://apprenticevancouver.bandcamp.com
ArkenFire (Kelowna, BC) – http://www.arkenfire.com
Black Wizard (Vancouver, BC) – http://blackwizard.bandcamp.com
BLËED (Edmonton, AB) – http://www.bleedband.com
Cryptic Enslavement (Nanaimo, BC) – http://crypticenslavement.bandcamp.com
DEAD ASYLUM (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/deadasylum
DropDeadFred (Kelowna, BC) – http://dropdeadfredcanada.bandcamp.com
Entity (Winnipeg, MB) – http://entitywinnipeg.bandcamp.com
Eye of Horus (Edmonton, AB) – http://eyeofhorusofficial.bandcamp.com
Inverted Serenity (Winnipeg, MB) – http://invertedserenity.bandcamp.com
Entity (Winnipeg, MB) – http://entitywinnipeg.bandcamp.com
Eye of Horus (Edmonton, AB) – http://eyeofhorusofficial.bandcamp.com
Inverted Serenity (Winnipeg, MB) – http://invertedserenity.bandcamp.com
Kataplexis (Calgary, AB) – http://kataplexis.bandcamp.com
Leave the Living (Red Deer, AB) – http://www.leavetheliving.bandcamp.com
Noire (Winnipeg, MB) – http://deathboundrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-reverence
Nomad (Enderby, BC) – http://www.facebook.com/nomadmetalband
Odinfist (Armstrong, BC) – http://odinfist.bandcamp.com
Odinfist (Armstrong, BC) – http://odinfist.bandcamp.com
Revenger (Vancouver, BC) – http://revengermusic.bandcamp.com
Saints of Death (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.saintsofdeath.com
Saints of Death (Vancouver, BC) – http://www.saintsofdeath.com
Slagduster (Grand Forks, BC) – http://slagduster.com
Trollband (Edmonton, AB/ Vancouver, BC) – http://www.trollband.bandcamp.com
Tyrants Demise (Winnipeg, MB) – http://tyrantsdemise.bandcamp.com
Vehement Dissent (Edmonton, AB) – http://soundcloud.com/user-190217290/desolation-sound-1
W.M.D (Calgary, AB) – http://www.wmdofficial.com
XUL (Vernon, BC) – http://xulmetal.bandcamp.com
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Early Bird Presale have begun!
Tickets prices as follows:
– $90 limited early bird Presale, online only (November 1st to January 31st)
– $120 regular presale (February 1st to July 14)
– $160 at the door.
Tickets can be purchased at the following link: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/tickets/
Upcoming AMF Partner Events:
April 23 – Kelowna, BC @ Flashbacks Nightclub – West Metal Entertainment Presents w/ Kalmah, Vesperia, Xul, DropDeadFred – Event info
About:
Taking influence from Europe’s music festival circuit, Armstrong Metal Fest is a heavy metal celebration that encourages metal heads from across Canada and the globe to mosh and camp with the backdrop of great outdoors of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. What started as a backyard party in 2009 with nothing but eleven local metal bands such as Terrifier, Xul and Odinfist to name a few, has grown into a a huge success admired by the Western Canadian Metal scene. 2016 will be the eighth year of the festival and is planned to be the largest year for music and attendance yet. This year’s team of organizers known as the West Metal Entertainment Society is the most dedicated to date and are excited to present an incredible line up along with some changes to come for AMF 2016. Previous years of the festival have seen line ups with Cattle Decapitation, Suffocation, Anciients, Bison BC, Striker, Crimson Shadows, Holy Grail, Archspire, Cryptopsy, Unleash The Archers, Divinity, Into Eternity, Ninjaspy, Vesperia, XUL, Odinfist, Death Toll Rising, Gomorrah among many others .
For more info, please visit www.ArmstrongMetalFest.ca
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WCMFA:
Calgary Metal Fest – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Farmageddon Open Air – http://www.farmageddon.ca
Loud As Hell – http://www.loudashell.com
Sponsors:
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.brokenneckradio.com
Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio – http://www.xtrememetalradio.ca
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
No Messiah – http://www.nomessiah.net
PureGrainAudio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Rancho Vignola – http://www.ranchovignola.com
The Green – http://www.thegreen.ca
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