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0 Neo-Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Are ‘So Fine’ w/ East Coast Canadian Dates (ON, QC, NB, NS); New Album ‘Unsaved Progress’ Out April 8th
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Montreal, QC – February 25, 2016
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Neo-Rock Nerds DOUBLE EXPERIENCE Are ‘So Fine’ w/ East Coast Canadian Dates (ON, QC, NB, NS)
New Album ‘Unsaved Progress’ Out April 8th
New Single – So Fine available on:
iTunes: http://apple.co/20Lvu9M
iTunes: http://apple.co/20Lvu9M
Google Play: http://bit.ly/1Re5HEr
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1QrfTWT
Pre Order “Unsaved Progress”: http://doubleexperience.storenvy.com/
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1QrfTWT
Pre Order “Unsaved Progress”: http://doubleexperience.storenvy.com/
This spring, Canadian neo-rock nerds Double Experience are coming back with their third album entitled “Unsaved Progress” set for release on April 8th via their label Colfax Music. The Ottawa-based trio are taking the next step from their previous album – initially released exclusively on collectible trading cards – by utilizing classic video-game inspired artwork and packaging.
In support of the new release, the band will be hitting the road for an East coast tour of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia before crossing the pond for their European tour in May.
“As a Canadian fan, nothing is more disappointing then when one of my favorite bands announces Canadian tour dates and only plays a few cities. Our goal for the Spring is to really dig deep into our home country and see a side of Canada most people never get to enjoy.” says Ian Nichols, vocalist.
Spring Tour Dates: (more dates to be announced)
3/19 Cornwall, ON – Lola’s
3/23 Ottawa, ON – House of TARG – Event info
4/03 Montreal, QC – Bistro De Paris
4/05 Moncton, NB – Plan B
4/07 Halifax, NS – Rainbow Room
4/09 Sydney, NS – Governor’s Pub
4/14 Truro, NS @ Bellyup
4/16 St. Peters, NS @ Mabouche
DOUBLE EXPERIENCE‘s first single ‘So Fine’ is streaming now on Exclaim! at the following link: http://exclaim.ca/music/article/double_experience-so_fine, which will be followed soon by a music video with a teaser for it at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpU9xZus6yE
Pre-orders are now available at the band’s merch store here. A deluxe edition of the album – boasting two unreleased songs, two acoustic remixes, merch discount codes, studio footage and a brand new trading card – is also available for the fastidious Double Experience collector.
The album was brought to life with the help of Al Jacob and Kit Walters (HE IS LEGEND) at Warrior Sound in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Prior to the creation of “Unsaved Progress”, Double Experience were busy performing across 15 countries, playing everywhere from video game museums to tattoo conventions as well as showcases at Canadian Music Week and Indie Week Canada. Their adventures have been supported by international radio, festivals and television alike, culminating with an entire nerd-rock exposé and performance on Global TV in Canada.
1. So Fine (3:19)
2. AAA (3:17)
3. The Glimmer Shot (3:23)
4. See You Soon (2:57)
5. Impasse (3:44)
6. Exposure Exposure (2:54)
7. Death of Lucidity (3:17)
8. Godzilla (3:57)
9. Weakened Warriors (3:33)
Album Length: 30:24
For more info, please visit www.2xxp.com.
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0 Loud-Stuff – Van Halst – The World of Make Believe
Van Halst stand out among bands in their genre. Unafraid to explore the whole breadth of her musical talent
http://loud-stuff.com/music/2016/02/van-halst-world-of-make-believe/
0 NEWS: Revolver Mag Video Premiere NECRONOMICON ‘Crown of Thorns’; New Album ‘Advent of The Human God’ via Season of Mist (March 18 EU/March 25 NA)
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 25, 2016
Album Promo Request here.
For fans of Behemoth, Cradle of Filth, Abbath, Immortal, Dimmu Borgir
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Revolver Mag Video Premiere NECRONOMICON ‘Crown of Thorns’
New Album ‘Advent of The Human God’ via Season of Mist (March 18 EU/March 25 NA)
Photo Credit – Myriam Francoeur
Album Teaser Video – Watch here.
Delivering a lethal dose of symphonic, blackened death, Montreal, QC metal masters NECRONOMICON are returning in 2016 with their latest offering‘Advent of The Human God’ set to be unleashed via Season of Mist on March 18th for Europe and March 25th for North America / rest of the world. The brutal assaulting soundtrack is the follow up to their previous SOM release 2013’s ‘Rise of The Elder Ones’. ‘Advent of the Human God’sees NECRONOMICON at the height of their powers and is the veteran band’s definitive album to date with tracks like ‘The Golden Gods’, ‘Unification of the Four Pillars’, ‘Crown of Thorns’ and ‘I Bringer of Light’ that demonstrate how deadly their extreme metal can be. Album pre-order available at http://smarturl.it/NecronomShop
Teaming up with Revolver Mag, NECRONOMICON premiere their third single and music video ‘Crown of Thorns’.
Vocalist Rob The Witch comments on the video:
“Religion is one of the ugliest man made invention to control and dominate those who dont bow before is rules. The biggest genocide in history have been backed up by religion, countless million of native from Americas have been exterminated with the permission of the Catholic church in exchange for the propagation of the word of God. Expect no peace for the world before religions are eradicated.”
To watch ‘Crown of Thorns’, please visit the following link: http://www.revolvermag.com/news/necronomicon-premiere-new-song-and-music-video-crown-of-thorns.html
1. The Descent (1:18)
2. Advent of The Human God (5:27)
3. The Golden Gods (4:13)
4. Okkultis Trinity (2:27)
5. Unification of The Four Pillars (3:27)
6. Crown of Thorns (4:30)
7. The Fjord (4:39)
8. Gaia (2:43)
9. I (Bringer Of Light) (4:04)
10. Innocence And Wrath (Celtic Frost Cover) (1:08)
11. Alchemy Of The Avatar (5:14)
Album Length: 39:16
Line-up:
Rob “The Witch”: Vocals, Guitar
Mars: Bass
Rick: Drums
Rob “The Witch”: Vocals, Guitar
Mars: Bass
Rick: Drums
About:
With ‘Advent Of The Human God’, NECRONOMICON present 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” Tremblay in the deep northern part of Canadian province Quebec, called the “Fjord of Saguenay”.
The Canadian veterans keep their tracks as gloriously epic as furiously massive and harsh. Songs like “The Golden Gods”, “Unification Of The Four Pillars”, “Crown Of Thorns” and “I Bringer Of Light” tell of experienced songwriting and an eclectic wide range of influences that flow into the sound ofNECRONOMICON. Nodding to DIMMU BORGIR and BEHEMOTH to DEICIDE and SUFFOCATION, these extreme metal addicts carve their own sound out of the much cherished ingredients of brutal dark music.
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 for NECRONOMICON, 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). NowNECRONOMICON are more than ready for the next step with ‘Advent Of The Human God’. Lay back and enjoy the darkness!
http://www.facebook.com/NecronomiconMetal
http://presskit.season-of-mist.com/PressKits/Necronomicon
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0 REMINDER – VESPERIA Cross Canada Tour (April 4-24)w/ Finnish Masters KALMAH + Launch Crowdfunding Campaign For Upcoming Album
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Montreal, QC – February 25, 2016
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For fans of Septicflesh, Wintersun, Arcturus, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Finntroll
REMINDER – VESPERIA Cross Canada Tour (April 4-24)w/ Finnish Masters KALMAH + Launch Crowdfunding Campaign For Upcoming Album
Live at Wacken Open Air 2015 – Watch here.
EP Stream – The Iron Tempests – Listen here.
Music Video – The Western Tempests – Watch here.
Conquerors of epic metal, VESPERIA will be supporting Finnish metal mastersKALMAH‘s 2016 cross Canada tour from April 4th – 24th (dates listed below). The Oshawa based band has been rising up the ranks after winning the Canadian and International 2015 edition of Wacken Metal Battle crowning them the best in the world against other competing independent bands from over 30 other countries. Over the last 10 years, the international battle has been hosted by the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air that takes place every summer in Wacken, Germany with the planet’s highest caliber of metal bands.
Prior to their tour, VESPERIA will be entering Blue Sound & Music Studios in Toronto, Canada this March to record their follow up to 2015’s ‘The Iron Tempests’ EP. Helming the project will be engineer/ producer Russ Mackay (Mastodon, Iron Maiden, Styx). The new album will feature an array of famous Canadian guest musicians and the art will be created by Juno award-winning artist Hugh Syme (Rush, Nevermore, Dream Theatre).
The band has launched an Indiegogo campaign to give fans many special and unique perks for their contributions, including mead made by VESPERIA’s front man Morgan Rider, drinking horns, album pre-releases, the bands stage banners and much more! For all details and to contribute, please visit the following link: https://www.indiegogo.com/at/new-vesperia-album
The band comments:
“With the new year comes much and more from the Vesperia camp! We have been labouring away diligently behind the scenes to breath life into what will be our largest and most ambitious project to date! But to realize our ambitions, we are turning to you: our dear fans, family and friends for help in this new endeavour.
We decided that a crowdfunding campaign made the most sense to raise the necessary funds for our new album while allowing us the opportunity to give back to everyone who has helped build Vesperia to what it is today! We have crafted some truly unique gifts, perks and experiences to make this an incredibly special adventure for everyone. We cant wait to show you what we have in store!”
Canadian Tourture 2016 Kalmah & Vesperia
April 4 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar – Event Info
April 5 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks – Event info
April 6 – Jonquiere, QC – Les Productions 4 Barils – Event info
April 7 – Rimouski, QC – Salle Desjardins-Telus – Event info
April 8 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub & Grill – Event info
April 9 – Moncton, NB – Esquire Tavern – Event info
April 10 – Quebec, QC – Salle Multi de Méduse – Event info
April 11 – Montreal, QC – Foufounes Electriques – Event info
April 12 – Sherbrooke, QC – Le Murdoch – Event info
April 13 – Drummondville, QC – Salle Gaston-Mandeville – Event info
April 14 – Sudbury, ON – The Asylum – Event info
April 16 – Winnipeg, MB – The Park Theatre (Manitoba Metal Fest) – Event info
April 17 – Regina, SK – The Exchange – Event info
April 18 – Lethbridge, AB – Moose Hall – Event info
April 19 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room – Event info
April 20 – Prince George, BC – Generator Cabaret – Event info
April 21 – Vancouver, BC – The Red Room – Event info
April 22 – Victoria, BC – Logan’s Pub – Event info
April 23 – Kelowna, BC – Flashback’s – Event info
April 24 – Calgary, AB – Distortion – Event info
April 26 – Brandon, MB @ North Hill Inn **No Kalmah
April 29 – Timmins, ON @ The Working Class **No Kalmah – Event info
About:
The cloudy beginnings of VESPERIA lay etched in the gorged bodies of former musical projects among the now four-member band. Twisting, writhing and forcing their aural onslaught upon metal audiences across the globe have sincerely ensured the band’s continuity through all the harsh and arduous battles modern metal bands are bound to encounter in their tenures.
Established in 2012 by vocalist/ bassist Morgan Rider, the sound, direction and theme of the music quickly and naturally evolved into the style of fierce and heroic metal the band is now known and praised for.
Shortly after releasing their first full-length album Voyage from Vinland, VESPERIA redefined themselves and further focused their direction with the 2012 demo, The Swordsman. In 2013, the band independently funded and released their 2nd full-length album An Olden Tale, drawing the ears and attention of metal fans around the world and demonstrating their true mastery of their craft. During that same year, the band also independently funded and completed several Canadian tours to support the album.
Early 2015 saw the band enter the studio once again to record some demo material, which would become The Iron Tempests EP. During this time, the band toured Canada from coast to coast and also made an appearance at Wacken Open Air in Germany, where they won the title of 2015 International Wacken Battle Champions, a second time win for the band’s frontman, Morgan.
With their most fierce music written to date and a bounty of opportunity awaiting, VESPERIA continue to hungrily eye 2015 as the year they will make their mark upon the Earth.
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0 NEWS: Decibel Mag Premiere ÉOHUM ‘Eurocide’ (French Horn Black Metal); New EP ‘Ealdfaeder’ Out March 18th
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Montreal, QC – February 25, 2016
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For fans of God Seed, Death, Hate Forest, Immortal, Neurosis
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Decibel Mag Premiere ÉOHUM ‘Eurocide’ (French Horn Black Metal); New EP ‘Ealdfaeder’ Out March 18th
Show Dates:
March 17 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar (CD Release Show) – Event info
Montreal black metallers Éohum have teamed up with Decibel Mag for the premiere of their second single ‘Eurocide’ off their upcoming EP ‘Ealdfaeder’ set for release on March 18th.
Band founder and guitarist Jeremy Perkins comments:
“Eurocide is the opener to our EP, a direct introduction with sounds of flutes and drum, influenced by the Celtic and Gaulic sound. Notes you would of heard in ancient Druidic ceremonies and festivals.
It is a song I keep close to my heart and I believe it can be seen as our manifesto, speaking of the loss of tradition, culture and identity, these being side effects of any form of colonization and indoctrination of any peoples on Earth throughout the globe at any time in history. I think every culture can come together and relate globally.
Musically, it is what I can call a literal progressive structure where we play 9 distinct riffs in a row without returning to a break, before returning to our final riffs and outro as we commenced with and it works great!
Brings us to a place where human societies and nature lived symbiotically and in balance!”
The EP was recorded at Chris Donaldson’s (Cryptopsy) “The Grid” with a special guest recording from drummer Simon Mackay of The Agonist on tracks 2-4-5 and features a line up with band founder Perkins on guitar along with the return of Annie Perreault on French horn/flute, guitarist Sylvain Dumont, vocalist Barrie Butler plus new comers bassist Cesar Franco and drummer Luca Belviso whom have been part of the line up for the last year. All are focused on the distinct grassroots of old school plus very heavy progression that has flourished since last year to give way to a distinct path, sound and image with each member sharing common ground on the message, beliefs and ideas behind Éohum.
To listen to ‘Eurocide’ along with interview with band founder Jeremy Perkins, please visit the following link via Decibel Magazine: http://decibelmagazine.com/blog/2016/2/22/ohum-where-black-metal-meets-the-environment-heritage-and-french-horns
1. Eurocide (6:16)
2. Unmasking A World Of Deceit (6:10)
3. The Apathetic Plague (7:41)
4. Ode To A Martyr (4:34)
5. Curative Undulations (4:39)
EP Length: 29:22
For more info, please visit http://www.facebook.com/eohumband.
About:
Formed in 2010, Éohum (pronounced ee-o-um) is a traditionalist and cultural identitarian band produced from the mind of guitarist Jeremy Perkins to create a relentless, anthemic groove -doom- tinged black metal to emphasize a message clearly depicting people’s lack of interest in the past relationship we held with nature and our ancestral ways.
Originally written as a literal, poetic project by Perkins, his surrounding friends at the time having musical roots and a background in metal, then sprouted the idea for him to create Éohum.
“A book became a music release! Now with a full lineup we have a sound, that is distinct, that is ours.” says Perkins
All written and arranged by Perkins, Éohum debut their release “Revelations, Aurora Of An Epoch” in April 2015 that featured a collective of musicians that included guest vocals from Matt McGachy (Cryptopsy) (Tracks 3-4-5-7), Lana Edwards (Intro & Outro), Phillippe Rieder (Track 6), Nick Wybo (ex-Vinyl Hero) on drums, Annie Perreault on French Horn/Trumpet, Sylvain Dumont on guitar, James Heymans on bass and Perkins himself on guitar plus a live line up that featured drummer Simon Mackay (The Agonist) and vocalist Barrie Butler (ex : Tard).
With so much talent from various backgrounds, Éohum blended the most gruesome with the cleanest of black and doom metal to create hypnotic riffs with seducing horns that was injected into the veins of metal fans.
Now in 2016 with their new EP ‘Ealdfaeder’ set for release on March 18th, Éohum features a line up with Perkins (guitar) and the return of Perreault (French Horn/Flute), Dumont (Guitar), Butler (Vocals) plus new comers Cesar Franco (bass) and Luca Belviso (drums) whom have made up the band up for a year now plus a special guest recording from drummer Simon Mackay (The Agonist) on tracks 2-4-5 for the release. All are focused on the distinct grassroots of old school, very heavy progression that has flourished since last year to give way to a distinct path, sound and image with each member sharing common ground on the message, beliefs and ideas behind Éohum.
“The EP speaks generally about the lost voice of past cultures who were colonized and the decaying relationship humanity has with nature due to the societies we live in. The loss of traditions we held and relationships we had with nature.” comments Perkins.
Lyrically the EP is inspired by poems written by Perkins on the loss of culture and tradition due to greed and colonization across the globe.
1- Eurocide :This song speaks of the lost traditions within the distinct smaller cultures of Europe’s in the past colonization periods thousands of years ago, where they lost their relation to nature, faiths and ways of life.
2- Unmasking a world of deceit : Reveals the trading in of our beliefs; ways, quality of food and lifestyles for a fist of coins, routine and fear filled faiths of today’s world.
3- The Apathetic Plague : A song descrying the effects of colonization and capitalism on countries across the globe and the loss of land and ancient people’s perspectives, like for example the Amazon.
4- Ode To A Martyr: A look at today’s deprived, pill driven, technological populace.Humanity leaving behind its core and self-preservation for these delusional lifestyles.
5-Curative Undulations: Speaks of humanities relation to nature and musical traditions and the primordial ways we used healing with music. Curative undulations which means, healing, music/sound waves.
Éohum is recommended for fans of black, doom and death metal in the vein of bands such as God Seed, Death, Hate Forest, Immortal, Neurosis.
Fun Fact About Band Name: Éohum means many Yew trees in old English, Yew tree is the Tree of Life for the English tribes of our past predating most of the Celt languages which blended Latin to their own afterward.
The E without the accent would mean many war horses, so that’s why there is an accent, not because it’s a French word.
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0 BRUTAL BATTLE CUBA Reveal Battle Line Up for 2016 Edition One Canadian Band To Play On Brutal Fest Tour Across Cuba; Launche Indiegogo To Send Instruments To Cuban Musicians
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Montreal, QC – February 24, 2016
BRUTAL BATTLE CUBA Reveal Battle Line Up for 2016 Edition
One Canadian Band To Play On Brutal Fest Tour Across Cuba
Brutal Battle Cuba Launches Indiegogo To Send Instruments To Cuban Musicians
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/brutal-battle-cuba-2016–2#/
PiranhaProductions.ca | Facebook | Band Applications | Rules | BrutalFest.com
BRUTAL BATTLE CUBA is proud to reveal its battle line up for this year’s 2016 edition where one Canadian band will perform on this year’s BRUTAL SUMMER FEST TOUR across CUBA from from Aug 18-28. The winning band will perform on a seven date tour with five to seven international bands that includes crew members, drivers and one big bus on the road for two weeks across the country plus while on the road, the Canadian band will be introduced to every aspect of Cuban culture. The winning band of BBC will also have the opportunity to be endorsed by companies such as InTune Guitar Picks and SoulTone Cymbals as well as a few other great prizes from their sponsors.
In addition to holding the competition, BRUTAL BATTLE CUBA is raising funds for instruments to give to Cuban musicians. Full details can found at the following indiegogo link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/brutal-battle-cuba-2016–2#/
The following bands have been selected to battle on the following dates:
OSHAWA – MARCH 26th & APRIL 1st @ The Atria (full details TBA)
ALKONOST
DEAD 3 DAYS
EXES FOR EYES
FALLEN LEGION
IMPERION
KAVARA
LUTHARO
NORTH SHORE
THIS IS A CRISIS
VOLK
VULTURES PLAYING RUCKUS
OTTAWA – MARCH 25th @ The Rainbow Bistro
FROM THE DEEP
GREYLIGHTS
OMINOUS ECLIPSE
MONTREAL – MARCH 11th @ PIRANHA BAR
MUTANK (Headliner) (non competing)
DEALER
ORDOXE
TBA (non competing)
QUEBEC CITY – APRIL 2nd @ Bar La Source
ATROCE
DEATH NOTE SILENCE
FEELS LIKE HOME
STRIGAMPIRE
BBC FINAL IN MONTREAL – APRIL 23rd @ PIRANHA BAR
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0 NEWS: ShrEdmonton 2016 Fest and Conference Reveal Full Line Up – May 6-8
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Montreal, QC – February 24, 2016
ShrEdmonton 2016 Fest and Conference Reveal Full Line Up – May 6-8
Prairie Fire Events Ltd is proud to announce its full line up for the official Farmageddon Open Air indoor sister festival SHREDMONTON Metal Festival and Conference taking place from Friday, May 6th to Sunday, May 8th.
Featuring over 20 bands over the course of 3 days at The Starlite Room and The Brixx Bar and Grill (same building), as well as a multi-room industry based conference located at the Shaw Conference Center. The full line up consists of an ultra heavy hitting bill that includes headliners Dying Fetus, Acacia Strain, Jungle Rot, Black Crown Initiate, Goatwhore, Finnish power metallers Thunderstone along with some of Western Canada’s best including Disciples of Power, Planet Eater, Scythia, Tylor Dory Trio, Every Hour Kills among many more! Plus clinics by Tylor Dory (Tylor Dory Trio), Tim Waterson and panels at the Shaw Conference Center on recording, photography, video production, publicity, media relations, journalism, and concert promotion / talent buying for festivals / venues with music industry professionals from across Canada (full conference schedule and list of industry reps here).
TICKETS: http://shredmonton.com/tickets/
SHREDPASS (Limited quantity) – $100.00
Access to all FIVE shows, PLUS the conference. Includes a special memento, ability to reserve a festival shirt, and a discount voucher to Farmageddon Open Air 2017.
***$100 Early Bird SHREDPASS pricing in effect until the announcement of the Sunday event…approximately Feb 15/16. SHREDPASS Ticket price will increase to $120.00 after Sunday lineup announcement. Any remaining SHREDPASS tickets will again increase to $140.00 starting May 7 2016.***
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Single Event Tickets:
Shredmonton Conference @ The Shaw Conference Center (Salon 4) – $30.00 (details below)
Seminars, discussions, and Q+A sessions with over 20+ industry professionals.
ShrEdmonton Conference and Line Up 2016: http://shredmonton.com/bands/
Venue: Brixx and Starlite Room (same building) (10030 102 St. NW.)
Friday, May 6, 2016 @ The Brixx Bar and Grill – $20.00
5:30pm – Guitar Clinic (Tylor Dory)
6:30pm – Drum Clinic (Tim Waterson)
8pm – Spruce Moose
9pm – Armifera
10pm – The Dead Cold
11pm – Every Hour Kills
Friday, May 6, 2016 @ The Starlite Room – $30.00
8:15pm – Tylor Dory Trio
9:15pm – Trollband
10:15pm – With Malice
11:15pm – Quietus
12:15am – Disciples Of Power
Saturday, May 7, 2016 @ The Brixx Bar and Grill – $20.00
7pm – Juliet Ruin
8pm – Mongol
9pm – Shocker
10pm – Noire
11pm – Planet Eater
Saturday, May 7, 2016 @ The Starlite Room – $35.00
7:15pm – WMD
8:15pm – Mortillery
9:15pm – Sleeping In Traffic
10:15pm – Scythia
11:15pm – Thunderstone
12:30am – Goatwhore
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Sunday, May 8, 2016 @ The Starlite Room – $35.00
**TIMES APPROXIMATE** (Final times TBA)
5:00 pm – Exit Strategy
6:00 pm – Nylithia
7:00 pm – Black Crown Initiate
8:00 pm – Jungle Rot
9:00 pm – The Acacia Strain
10:00 pm – Dying Fetus
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Conference Schedule: http://shredmonton.com/conference/
Saturday, May 7, 2016 @ Shaw Conference Center – Salon 4 (9797 Jasper Ave NW.)
Panelists and seminars will cover a wide range of skills, markets, and issues in the music industry and topics/agendas will be geared towards further educating the Canadian heavy metal scene about its inner workings. The main panel will feature an eye opening discussion on how the Alberta metal community can break down barriers, grow relationships, and become an internationally known destination where heavy metal thrives.
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10:30 AM Introduction
Tyson Travnik (President) and Robert Kreed (Vice President) of Prairie Fire Events, will be greeting you with a warm welcome to the conference and a summary of what is to be expected during the conference. You will also be introduced to the Master of Ceremonies for the conference, the one and only, Cory Bosse.
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11:00 AM Recording and Live Production
Want to learn how to save money to record your next album? Still on that hunt for the “perfect” guitar tone? Want to get into recording or doing live sound professionally, but don’t know where to start? Here’s a chance to hear from professionals from around the globe, who will address these questions, and many more!
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12:00 PM – Photography and Videography
What makes a promo shoot, a GOOD promo shoot? What do you need to look for when shopping around for a photographer or cinematographer? What is the importance of the music video in today’s industry, and what does it REALLY entail? Recognizable Alberta based professionals are here to help you find out.
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1:00 PM – Publicity/Media/Journalism
What does it take to get “big and famous”? How do you grow your fan base? Is it really worth it to spend money on good publicity? These are key points (and more) which will be covered in this seminar.
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2:00 PM – – Promotion/Talent Buying/Festivals/Venues
The “big granddaddy” of seminars that you won’t want to miss. Addressing the current state of the western Canadian metal scene, and brainstorming what needs to be done as a community to improve it. Anything you’ve ever wanted to know about promoting events, metal festivals, promoters, or venues will be talked about. This segment will prove to be a huge eye opener for many, and will prove to inspire!
Instrumental Clinics
Brixx Bar and Grill (Included with Conference ticket and Shredpass)
5:30 PM – Guitar Clinic with Tylor Dory and Guests
Learn some of the wizardry behind some of Alberta’s most iconic metal guitarists, and how to incorporate it into your own playing. Entertainment and education guaranteed!
6:30 PM – Drum Clinic with Tim Waterson
As one of the fastest double bass drum players in the world, watching Tim Waterson play is something that cannot be described, but has to be witnessed to be appreciated. Noting key points from his instructional DVD “Techniques, Motions and Applications for Bass Drum Playing”, Tim will demonstrate how to improve a skill that has proven to be a notable backbone of heavy metal music.
For more info, visit www.ShrEdmonton.com.
Conference Guests:
Cory Bosse (Recording Engineer @ Sonoluminescent Sound/Live Sound Technician)
Cory is an active live sound engineer throughout the city, predominantly working in the metal/rock club scene. He works as a recording engineer in tandem with Ryan Berehulke out of his own studio, as well as a freelancer. A few of Cory’s past live sound engineering highlights include the Farmageddon Open Air festival and a guitar clinic with Steve Vai. He has also captured the attention of many, with his impressive array of multi-instrumental skill-sets, notably in his band Sleeping In Traffic.
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Tyson Tavnik (Festival Manager, Promoter, Freelance Recording Engineer, Live Sound Technician, Prairie Fire Events Ltd.)
With over a decade of experience in both the live and studio realms, Tyson Travnik is best known for his work with bands stemming from heavier genres. Also the festival manager and creator of the highly regarded Farmageddon Open Air heavy metal festival, and Shredmonton Metal Festival and Conference, Tyson has at some point been behind a behind the scenes for many metal bands in western Canda. Having played in various bands throughout his musical career, his most recent playing is noted with speed metal band, Ironstorm.
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James Seabrook (Owner/Recording Engineer @ Two Bodies of Water Productions)
After over 15 years as a musician, vocalist, songwriter and engineer, James Seabrook has toured with the likes of Trooper, World Champion Elvis tribute Robin Kelly, & Wide Mouth Mason. In the studio he’s worked with over 100 artists including international gospel recording artist Nancy Unsworth, Canadian touring artist Laura Bachynski, and international best selling author Troy Payne and band Aside From Sorrow. James is also a published and award winning Lyricist (2008 – Gunslinger’s Lament), and songwriter, currently co-writing with singer Jessica Lana McLean.
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Nate Reno (Festival Manager, Recording Engineer @ Big Nate Productions, Promoter, Live Sound Technician)
With over a decade of live and recording engineering experience, Nate ventured into producing albums in 2010, and has over 40+ titles to his credit. Having been involved in the production of the Noctis festival in Calgary, Nate carried the torch, and created the Calgary Metal Festival, of which is in it’s 5th year. Nate is also currently the Prairie Representative for Wacken Metal Battle Canada. Topping it off with 15 years of playing experience in active touring and recording bands, Nate has proven to be a wealth of knowledge in a variety of areas.
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Jon Asher (Owner/Operator @ Asher Media Relations, Publicist)
Known for being a regular fixture on the Montreal music scene, Jon founded ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS in September 2007. A musician himself, and a McGill University graduate in public relations, Jon had his epiphany – to help out the struggling artists and help them gain the attention they need to support their music. Asher Media Relations boasts an impressive clientele list featuring Gene Hoglan, Quo Vadis, Striker, Hibria, Ninjaspy, Mutank, Wacken Metal Battle Canada, Farmageddon Open Air, Armstrong Metal Fest, Obscene Extreme America Fest and many more. He has also guest lectured at many other conferences and seminars and is considered by some to be the go-to publicity solution for Canadian heavy music artists.
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Glenn Fricker (Owner/Recording Engineer @ Spectre Sound Recording Studios, Successful YouTube Channel/Vlog Operator)
Since it’s creation in 2010, Glenn Friker’s YouTube channel has taken become one of the most recognizable in the realm of recording heavy metal. Taking the internet by storm with his instructional videos, reviews, and comedic rants, Glenn has proven that his approach to a largly saturated world of video blogs has proven to be successful. Known for his work with bands such as Woods of Ypres, Queensryche, and Protocult, Glenn is has shown that his the quality of his work is well sought out in eastern Canada.
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Lacey Paige (Freelance Writer and Communications Professional)
With over 10 years of experience of professional writing experience, Lacey contributed to such esteemed horror publications as Fangoria, GoreZone, and Diabolique magazines. She has also been a regular contributing columnist with Absolute Underground since 2008, frequently finding herself at the helm of the ShrEdmonton and Absolute Horror columns, and Cinesploitation.com. Lacey also volunteers as a communications and programming assistant with DEDfest Genre Film Society and the Annual Calgary Horror Con. She holds a diploma in journalism studies from MacEwan University, and is currently pursuing a bachelor of communication studies degree with a major is professional communication.
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Joshua Wood (Radio Personality/Webzine Editor)
Joshua is a life-long metal fan with decades of experience in the Metal industry including radio, web, management, promotion and more. He is current co-host of Megawatt Mayhem one of the world’s longest running Metal radio shows, as well as Managing Editor of Metal-Rules.com, one of the world’s largest and longest running Metal webzines. He currently is Co-Chair of the Heavy Metal Committee for the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
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Cara Ashbey
Cara Ashbey is an Alberta-based aggressive music publicist who has been performing, booking, and promoting concerts since she was 16. After attending the Arts and Cultural Management Program offered at Grant MacEwan University, she joined forces at Asher Media Relations in 2013, geared on supporting the development and promotion of independent aggressive music. She plays drums in a grindcore band called Preschool Shooting and has been an active publicist specializing in various types of aggressive music (Metal, Punk, Rock,etc.).
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Jesse Valstar (Armstrong Metal Festival/Promoter)
After spending much of his youth in various bands, along with gathering inspiration from Wacken in 2008, Jesse founded the not for profit society West Metal Entertainment Society. He is a recognizable icon in the western Canadian metal scene through the booking and promoting of events for touring and local bands. Jesse has had success working with the AMF team planning and executing each year of Armstrong Metalfest (established 2009). Jesse currently actively plays in the group Odinfist.
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Tylor Dory (Guitar Clinician)
Tylor Dory is best known as the guitarist/vocalist/keyboardist/lyricist/producer for the Tylor Dory Trio, guitarist for Death Toll Rising, Wroth, and the former guitarist for Villainizer. Influenced by the likes of Jimmy Page, Mikael Akerfeldt, Steven Wilson, Guthrie Govan, and St. Vincent; Tylor tries to keep a fresh approach to the guitar by breaking both the tropes of his own playing and those of modern rock and metal.
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Nino Laurenne (Owner/Recording Engineer @ Sonic Pump Studios (FIN), Thunderstone, Hevisaurus)
Nino is a Finnish songwriter, guitarist, audio engineer and one of Finland’s most sought after metal/hard rock producers. Nino is the owner and founder of Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki: a state-of-the-art professional recording studio founded back in 2000. His work is credited on countless records, many of which have certificated gold and platinum. He has worked with artists such as Wintersun, Amorphis, Ensiferum, Lordi, Lost Society, Firewind and Sonata Arctica just to name a few. He rose to fame as the guitarist for his own power metal band Thunderstone, and later as the producer and songwriter for the wildly successful children’s heavy metal act Hevisaurus. Hevisaurus is a Grammy award winning-act in Finland and Argentina for ”Best Children’s Music Album”.
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Justin Shadows (Owner/Operator @ Shadows Productions, Promoter) (got pic)
Between putting on shows for his company and being involved with various bands around Alberta, Justin possesses over a decade of experience in the music industry. Being a go-to for many touring bands and festivals alike, he has proven his value in the central Alberta area.
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Kaje Annihalatrix (Owner/Operator @ Annihalatrix Productions Promoter)
Kaje is well known in the Canadian metal scene as a combat ready lady that wears many hats. She has operated Annihilatrix Productions for the past 7 years, promoting local punk and metal bands as well as devoting energy to bring acts in from all over the country to share their talent with Calgary. An avid supporter of bolstering the growing metal and punk scene, she not only helps lay the foundation for bands to showcase their talent yet she also works as a journalist for Extreme Metal Television, offering a fresh perspective and network for musicians to connect with their fans.
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Barrett Klesko (Owner/Operator @ Fadeback Studios United, Cinematographer)
Working with independent Canadian artists since 2011, Barrett has garnered himself numerous industry awards and nominations for his work both in front and behind the camera. In his non-existent free time, Barrett is the vocalist/guitarist/programmer in All Else Fails, vocalist in The Misfires, and bassist in The Order of Chaos.
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Craig Martell (Promoter/Venue Manager) (have pic)
Craig Martell is a show promoter whom used to own and book the well respected Wunderbar. Craig is currently known for managing Double Lunch Productions, and as the talent buyer at both Bohemia and The Almanac. He hates the music industry but exists within it.
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Ryan Semchuck (“Loud As Hell” Festival Manager, Recording Engineer, Promoter, Live Sound Technician)
Ryan is known well throughout the Drumheller area for his participation in many events, retail endeavors and mixing duties. Out of high school, he played in a few local classic rock cover bands, and taught guitar lessons at the local music store. In 2009 Ryan joined the FM radio station in Drumheller, earning an assortment of titles from radio personality to station manager. This allowed him the time during weekends to run his own production company. Ryan is Geoff Bourrie’s counterpart in the established “Loud As Hell” heavy metal festival, which is now going on its 5th year. As a member of the WCMFA, the “Loud As Hell” festival team are proud supporters of Shredmonton Metal Festival and Conference.
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Geoff Bourrie (“Loud As Hell” Festival Manager, Promoter, Tattoo Artist)
A lifetime metalhead and a musician. Geoff has a high passion for the metal scene and that passion is demonstrated by the hosting of Drumheller’s Loud As Hell Metal Festival. In addition to this, Geoff is an active member of the (WCMFA) Western Canadian Metal Festival Alliance.
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Rod “Rod Rookers” Gillis (Owner/Operator @ Dv8)
A founding member of the Kroovy Rookers in Red Deer in 2004, by 2006 I was setting up and promoting shows in the Red Deer area. Having moved to Edmonton in 2009, Rod start promoting shows exclusively at DV8 Tavern on 99th Street. In 2013, DV8 moved to a new location on Gateway Blvd and Whyte Avenue. The venue is still in operation, and is popular with bands and crowds representing underground music genres, ranging from Punk Rock, Metal, Hip Hop and Rockabilly.
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Tim Waterson (Drum Clinician)
Tim Waterson is a Canadian drummer who holds the world record for the fastest number of double strokes on a bass drum, with a record of 1,407 in one minute (January 22nd, 2002).His Record for Single stroke is 1057. Tim is one of the most dedicated drummers when it comes to advancing and pushing the boundaries of our feet. It is mindboggling to imagine even some of the creative possibilities of drumset application from learning the foot techniques presented in his video. In a very friendly and personable demeanor, World’s Fastest Feet Champ Tim Waterson shares an abundant amount of foot and bass drum techniques in his new DVD “Techniques, Motions and Applications for Bass Drum Playing”.
George Kollias of Nile quotes, “Drummers use to Complain about Tim Waterson using doubles to achieve super speed. NOW they are using his techniques to play faster.”
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Dana Zuk (Photographer)
Music enthusiast and photo-fanatic! Snapping compelling musician portraits from smokey pubs to sold out stadiums, capturing the life of rock ‘n roll is second nature to Dana. Photographing out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, she specializes in portraits of live band performances, and promotional images for local and international touring musicians of all kinds. Her work has appeared in publications such as the Edmonton Journal, Revolver Magazine, and Guitar World. Dana was recently selected as 2015’s concert and press photographer of the Year in YEG Music Magazine, and am is currently a contributing photographer to Exclaim!, BeatRoute and Vandala Magazine.
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Cameron “C C Getty” Dalgetty (Radio Personality/DJ)
Cameron Dalgetty aka CC Getty has been involved in music on many different levels for close to 35 years. He’s done everything from guitars, vocals and bass in original and cover bands to terrestrial radio all across Canada and currently internet radio that reaches a global audience with Metal Nation Radio and his Metalheads United show and podcast. Most recently he has begun using his experience to organize, book and promote live shows in Calgary as well consult with festivals and other related events in Western Canada. Working heavily in the Western Canadian music scene CC is a great resource for anyone looking to promote their band, brand, show or festival, and is never shy to be blunt with his feedback. True to his ethos that he would rather see all of the “Metalheads United” rather than divided by all the convoluted subgenres and classifications invented by marketers, CC lives by the words UNITED WE ROCK!
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Penny VanderHeyden (Photographer, Praire Fire Events Ltd.)
Penny is as an active photographer in the Alberta music scene, known for shooting live bands and specializing in editorial portraiture. Penny has been involved with Farmageddon Open Air since its conception, and is Praire Fire Events’ resident photographer.
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Brewing The 80’s Thrash Metal with legions of Metal Influences and Rock Influences Stand In The Fire by Striker is an album you have to check out. The guitar work throughout the album is a thing of beauty all on its own. Stand In The Fire is filled and loaded with Solos and wicked sounding guitar riffs. Now you add in the vocals and you have a solid double package, if you are a fan of the 80’s metal scene then you are going to fall right into this album.
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