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0 Out Now! Test Your Metal Records – Brazilian Power Metal HIBRIA New Self-Titled Album + North American ‘Metal Maniac Inside Tour’

  • August 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Hibria · Music News

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

C#.514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – Aug 7, 2015

TestYourMetalRecords.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Out Now! Test Your Metal Records – Brazilian Power Metal HIBRIA New Self-Titled Album + North American ‘Metal Maniac Inside Tour’ 

New Music Videos ‘Life’ + ‘Pain’

ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED at ashermedia[at]gmail.com

For fans of Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Pantera, Megadeth, Deep Purple

Hibria.com | Facebook | Twitter @Hibria | Soundcloud | Youtube | Last.FM | Instagram | iTunes | Amazon

TestYourMetalRecords.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Album order CD – http://www.testyourmetalrecords.bigcartel.com | Digital – https://hibria.bandcamp.com

Photo Credit – Karina Kohl

Track Listing – Hibria – Self-Titled
1. Pain (4:27)
2. Abyss (4:05)
3. Tightrope (5:02)
4. Life (4:45)
5. Ghosts (5:10)
6. Legacy (2:26)
7. Ashamed (5:17)
8. Church (4:13)
9. Fame (5:24)
10. Words (5:24)
Album Length: 46:17

Test Your Metal Records is proud to unleash Brazilian power metallers HIBRIA’s fifth and latest self-titled full length for North American release as of August 7th, 2015. This fifth release continues HIBRIA‘s venture in 2015 with their very technical playing that’s fast, aggressive and catchy to follow 2013’s ‘Silent Revenge’. Album is available on CD here | Digital download here. Hibria will also be on tour across North America this September and October with Unleash The Archers (dates listed below).

Hibria comments:

“We self titled this release because we believe that it represents what our music is and how we feel about our band. This is our second CD composed with the same lineup and it made all the difference in our songwriting. We already knew what to expect from each other and it contributed a lot for us to write this new work. It is our most daring album. We experienced new influences and they made this album to sound so fresh. We really feel we have started heading to a new level as a band.”

Music Video –  ‘Life’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqNz6l5TNQI 

hibria - life

Music Video – Pain – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdHX010N_Ng 

hibria (ヒブリア) - pain (ペイン)

About:

A Brazilian power metal band formed in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul in 1996. Hibria has grown in popularity in their home country plus worldwide with the successful release of four albums and a live DVD that showcases their intense concert energy (if ya never seen them in person).

All four of their past albums and live DVD released have reached the #1 position on sales charts for HMV stores across Japan and has lead the band to be support for such bands as Metallica, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth plus perform at Rock in Rio and Loud Park, Japan’s most important Metal festival, where they shared the main stage with some of the world’s most known bands.

* = Hibria only

September

9/8/2015 – Philadelphia, PA @ 3rd and Girard

9/9/2015 – Maryland, MD @ TBD

9/10/2015 – Columbia, SC @ TBD

9/11/2015 – Atlanta, GA @ PPUSA – Center Stage *

9/13/2015 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

9/14/2015 – Orlando, FL @ The Haven

9/15/2015 – Spartanburg, SC @ GroundZero

9/17/2015 – Raleigh, NC @ The Maywood

9/18/2015- Allentown, PA @ Jabber Jaws Bar & Grille

9/19/2015 – New Castle, DE @ JB McGinnes

9/20/2015 – Harrisonburg, VA @ Golden Pony

9/22/2015 – Long Island, NY @ Even Flow Bar and Grill

9/23/2015 – Boston, MA @ The Middle East Up

9/24/2015 – Providence, RI @ Firehouse 13

9/25/2015 – Revere, MA @ Sammy’s Patio

9/27/2015 – Queens, NY @ Blackthorn 51

9/28/2015 – Burlington, VT @ Nectar’s

9/29/2015 – Montreal, QC @ Katacombes

9/30/2015 – Quebec City, QC @ Salle Unisson

October

10/2/2015 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria

10/3/2015 – Toronto, ON @ Hardluck Bar

10/4/2015 – London, ON @ APK

10/5/2015 – Chicago, IL @ Livewire lounge

10/6/2015 – Joplin, MO @ Black Thorn

10/7/2015 – Lexington, KY @ TBD

10/9/2015 – Columbus, OH @ TBD

10/10/2015 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Skeletunes Lounge

10/11/2015 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Metal Grill

10/12/2015 – Minneapolis, MN @ Nether Bar

10/13/2015 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Zoo

10/14/2015 – Brandon, MB @ Spruce Woods Inn

10/16/2015 – Calgary, AB @ Distortion

10/17/2015 – Edmonton, AB @ The Mercury Room

10/18/2015 – Spokane, WA @ The Pin *

10/20/2015 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Bar *

10/21/2015 – Denver, CO @ Herman’s Hideaway *

10/22/2015 – Albuquerque, NM @ The Jam Spot *

10/23/2015 – Los Angeles, CA @ Loaded *

10/24/2015 – Las Vegas @ Dive Bar *

10/25/2015 – Sacramento, CA @ Back 9 *

10/27/2015 – Medford, OR @ Musichead *

10/29/2015 – Portland, OR @ Panic Room *

10/30/2015 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon *

10/31/2015 – Vancouver, BC @ The Smilling Buddha Cabaret

For more info, please visit: http://www.Hibria.com

About Test Your Metal Records:

Mission

Test Your Metal Records stands to leave a positive impact and everlasting dynasty within the Canadian Rock and Metal music scene. First and foremost TYM was founded to ensure the continued creation of music, art and culture! To employ as many people doing what they love, and to ultimately assist the worldwide music scene thrive in any way. TYM Records helps get the art, product and live show into the hands and ears of the fans.

Vision

To build a corporation and family that will help people reach their true potential and fuel their passion. Starting off with a talented roster of bands, promoting and constantly innovating new music for the record label. Manufacturing and promoting their new albums and sending them out on tour across the globe. My vision is to revolutionize the music industry by giving the music to the fans for a monthly membership fee. Having a multitude of perks set up through the Loyalty membership, and a multitude of external companies providing incentives and cross promotion. I aspire to make a service that people from all walks of life can enjoy and benefit from. 20% of net profit of the label will be deposited into a fund for the ‘TYM Academy of the Arts’. Which will be a Non-Profit music and arts academy I hope to open within the next 3-5 years.

Values

Like any good long lasting relationship, the things I value in business are also the things I value in life. Passion, Love, Honesty, Compassion, Teamwork and most of all FUN, FREEDOM and INTERDEPENDENCE. I started TYM Records because I want to help bands push to the next level while keeping control within their hands and to help them make a living from it!!! To always have fun and work as a family to build a career together. On top of the normal royalties baid to the artists and with the implementation of the Loyalty club I plan on paying out 24% of all net profits from the loyalty club to the bands on the roster on the last day of each month. So theoretically we will be able to watch the label grow to the point where every band on the label can solely focus on their craft and not have to worry about the bills! I aspire to be a leading example of Honesty, Fairness, Dedication and Transparency within this company. I have made it my new mission in life to help as many people as possible and I believe through TYM Records we can achieve that!

– 30 –

0 Out Now! Test Your Metal Records – Brazilian Power Metal HIBRIA New Self-Titled Album + North American ‘Metal Maniac Inside Tour’

  • August 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Uncategorized

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

C#.514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – Aug 7, 2015

TestYourMetalRecords.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Out Now! Test Your Metal Records – Brazilian Power Metal HIBRIA New Self-Titled Album + North American ‘Metal Maniac Inside Tour’ 

New Music Videos ‘Life’ + ‘Pain’

ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED at ashermedia[at]gmail.com

For fans of Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Pantera, Megadeth, Deep Purple

Hibria.com | Facebook | Twitter @Hibria | Soundcloud | Youtube | Last.FM | Instagram | iTunes | Amazon

TestYourMetalRecords.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Album order CD – http://www.testyourmetalrecords.bigcartel.com | Digital – https://hibria.bandcamp.com

Photo Credit – Karina Kohl

Track Listing – Hibria – Self-Titled
1. Pain (4:27)
2. Abyss (4:05)
3. Tightrope (5:02)
4. Life (4:45)
5. Ghosts (5:10)
6. Legacy (2:26)
7. Ashamed (5:17)
8. Church (4:13)
9. Fame (5:24)
10. Words (5:24)
Album Length: 46:17

      Test Your Metal Records is proud to unleash Brazilian power metallers HIBRIA’s fifth and latest self-titled full length for North American release as of August 7th, 2015. This fifth release continues HIBRIA‘s venture in 2015 with their very technical playing that’s fast, aggressive and catchy to follow 2013’s ‘Silent Revenge’. Album is available on CD here | Digital download here. Hibria will also be on tour across North America this September and October with Unleash The Archers (dates listed below).

Hibria comments:

“We self titled this release because we believe that it represents what our music is and how we feel about our band. This is our second CD composed with the same lineup and it made all the difference in our songwriting. We already knew what to expect from each other and it contributed a lot for us to write this new work. It is our most daring album. We experienced new influences and they made this album to sound so fresh. We really feel we have started heading to a new level as a band.”

Music Video –  ‘Life’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqNz6l5TNQI 

hibria - life

Music Video – Pain – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdHX010N_Ng 

hibria (ヒブリア) - pain (ペイン)

About:

A Brazilian power metal band formed in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul in 1996. Hibria has grown in popularity in their home country plus worldwide with the successful release of four albums and a live DVD that showcases their intense concert energy (if ya never seen them in person).

All four of their past albums and live DVD released have reached the #1 position on sales charts for HMV stores across Japan and has lead the band to be support for such bands as Metallica, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth plus perform at Rock in Rio and Loud Park, Japan’s most important Metal festival, where they shared the main stage with some of the world’s most known bands.

* = Hibria only

September

9/8/2015 – Philadelphia, PA @ 3rd and Girard

9/9/2015 – Maryland, MD @ TBD

9/10/2015 – Columbia, SC @ TBD

9/11/2015 – Atlanta, GA @ PPUSA – Center Stage *

9/13/2015 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

9/14/2015 – Orlando, FL @ The Haven

9/15/2015 – Spartanburg, SC @ GroundZero

9/17/2015 – Raleigh, NC @ The Maywood

9/18/2015- Allentown, PA @ Jabber Jaws Bar & Grille

9/19/2015 – New Castle, DE @ JB McGinnes

9/20/2015 – Harrisonburg, VA @ Golden Pony

9/22/2015 – Long Island, NY @ Even Flow Bar and Grill

9/23/2015 – Boston, MA @ The Middle East Up

9/24/2015 – Providence, RI @ Firehouse 13

9/25/2015 – Revere, MA @ Sammy’s Patio

9/27/2015 – Queens, NY @ Blackthorn 51

9/28/2015 – Burlington, VT @ Nectar’s

9/29/2015 – Montreal, QC @ Katacombes

9/30/2015 – Quebec City, QC @ Salle Unisson

October

10/2/2015 – Oshawa, ON @ The Atria

10/3/2015 – Toronto, ON @ Hardluck Bar

10/4/2015 – London, ON @ APK

10/5/2015 – Chicago, IL @ Livewire lounge

10/6/2015 – Joplin, MO @ Black Thorn

10/7/2015 – Lexington, KY @ TBD

10/9/2015 – Columbus, OH @ TBD

10/10/2015 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Skeletunes Lounge

10/11/2015 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Metal Grill

10/12/2015 – Minneapolis, MN @ Nether Bar

10/13/2015 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Zoo

10/14/2015 – Brandon, MB @ Spruce Woods Inn

10/16/2015 – Calgary, AB @ Distortion

10/17/2015 – Edmonton, AB @ The Mercury Room

10/18/2015 – Spokane, WA @ The Pin *

10/20/2015 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Bar *

10/21/2015 – Denver, CO @ Herman’s Hideaway *

10/22/2015 – Albuquerque, NM @ The Jam Spot *

10/23/2015 – Los Angeles, CA @ Loaded *

10/24/2015 – Las Vegas @ Dive Bar *

10/25/2015 – Sacramento, CA @ Back 9 *

10/27/2015 – Medford, OR @ Musichead *

10/29/2015 – Portland, OR @ Panic Room *

10/30/2015 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon *

10/31/2015 – Vancouver, BC @ The Smilling Buddha Cabaret

For more info, please visit: http://www.Hibria.com

About Test Your Metal Records:

Mission

Test Your Metal Records stands to leave a positive impact and everlasting dynasty within the Canadian Rock and Metal music scene. First and foremost TYM was founded to ensure the continued creation of music, art and culture! To employ as many people doing what they love, and to ultimately assist the worldwide music scene thrive in any way. TYM Records helps get the art, product and live show into the hands and ears of the fans.

Vision

To build a corporation and family that will help people reach their true potential and fuel their passion. Starting off with a talented roster of bands, promoting and constantly innovating new music for the record label. Manufacturing and promoting their new albums and sending them out on tour across the globe. My vision is to revolutionize the music industry by giving the music to the fans for a monthly membership fee. Having a multitude of perks set up through the Loyalty membership, and a multitude of external companies providing incentives and cross promotion. I aspire to make a service that people from all walks of life can enjoy and benefit from. 20% of net profit of the label will be deposited into a fund for the ‘TYM Academy of the Arts’. Which will be a Non-Profit music and arts academy I hope to open within the next 3-5 years.

Values

Like any good long lasting relationship, the things I value in business are also the things I value in life. Passion, Love, Honesty, Compassion, Teamwork and most of all FUN, FREEDOM and INTERDEPENDENCE. I started TYM Records because I want to help bands push to the next level while keeping control within their hands and to help them make a living from it!!! To always have fun and work as a family to build a career together. On top of the normal royalties baid to the artists and with the implementation of the Loyalty club I plan on paying out 24% of all net profits from the loyalty club to the bands on the roster on the last day of each month. So theoretically we will be able to watch the label grow to the point where every band on the label can solely focus on their craft and not have to worry about the bills! I aspire to be a leading example of Honesty, Fairness, Dedication and Transparency within this company. I have made it my new mission in life to help as many people as possible and I believe through TYM Records we can achieve that!

– 30 –

0 Behind The Scenes – CD Review: Hibria-Hibria–Available August 7th–Test Your Metal Records

  • August 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Hibria

http://www.anthonybehindthescenes.com/2015/08/cd-review-hibria-hibria-available.html

0 NEWS: PureGrainAudio.com Stream + Train Bigger Monkeys Conduct Human Testing Tour Across Canada August 2015

  • August 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Train Bigger Monkeys

Cara Ashbey- Music Publicist – caraashbey [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

C#.514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Edmonton, AB – August 7, 2015

ALBUM PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

For fans of: Arch Enemy, Death, Enslaved, Exodus, and Mastodon

www.TrainBiggerMonkeys.com | Facebook |Twitter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud |Youtube |Bandcamp

Sales links: Itunes | Amazon | CD Baby | Google Play

Tour Dates: August 6-22, 2015 (Canada)

TOUR SPONSOR: Hazzardous Material (Tour sponsor)

DISTRIBUTION: CD Baby

PureGrainAudio.com Stream + Train Bigger Monkeys Conduct Human Testing Tour Across Canada August 2015

 

Band Photo (no logo) – From L-R: Jason Carter (Guitar) | Kevin Donovan (Drums) | Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito (Vocals) | Alex Dobbins (Guitar) | Kevin Watson (Bass)

Download press photo

            Calgary, AB Metal fusion masters TRAIN BIGGER MONKEYS have announced that they are embarking on their HUMAN TESTING TOUR across Canada. The band planned the tour around a festival date at the Grind Your Mind festival in Montreal, QC. Their tour kicks off in their hometown of Calgary at Dicken’s Pub on August 6 by eight more consecutive dates across Canada.

“We’re looking forward to this tour! Being our first time playing outside of the province. We’re most excited for poutine  and crepes in Quebec before Grind Your Mind. We’re  ready to bring our blend of metal across this great country.” – Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito (vocals)

The band has teamed up with PureGrainAudio.com to stream their single ‘Glass Case of Emotion’ featuring a clip from the film Anchorman introducing this thunderous track. The song can be found here: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/train-bigger-monkeys-glass-case-of-emotion-exclusive-song-stream

Artist Data Page | Download Tour Poster

Tour Dates

AUG. 6 – Calgary, Alberta

Dicken`s Pub

AUG. 8- Winnipeg, Manitoba

 Ozzy`s

AUG. 11 – Sudbury, Ontario

Little Montreal

AUG. 14 – Guelph, Ontario

Dstrct

AUG. 15 – Montreal, Quebec

Grind Your Mind Open Air Festival

AUG. 6 – Cambridge, Ontario

 TBA

AUG. 21 – Portage La Prairie, Manitoba

House show

AUG. 22 – Brandon, Manitoba

North Hill Inn

*Additional dates may be added

Divergence

Release Date: July 1, 2014

Distribution: Cd Baby

UPC Code #: 061297421503

ISRC: CAL9T1400001-000012

1.    Traversing the Storm

2.    Monster

3.    Hypocritic Oath

4.    Terry the Pigeon-Eating Vagrant

5.    Altered States

6.    Dissident Cogs

7.    Glass Case of Emotion

8.    Science Friction

9.    Lack of Morality

10. Interlude (A Day in the Studio) [Secret Track]

11. Toe the Line [Bonus Track]

12. The Art of Desperation [Bonus Track]

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Train Bigger Monkeys

• All songs written by: Train Bigger Monkeys

• Produced by: Jess Charlton and Jason Carter

• Mixed by: Jess Charlton

• Mastered by: Jess Charlton

Album Band Line Up:

Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito (Vocals), Jason Carter (Guitar), Alex Dobbins (Guitar), Kevin Donovan Drums), Bryce Gorman (Bass)

Live Band Line Up:

Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito (Vocals), Jason Carter (Guitar), Alex Dobbins (Guitar), Kevin Donovan Drums), Kevin Watson (Bass)

Shared the stage with

Archspire, Benighted, Incantation, Massacre

Tours and Festivals

Human Testing Tour – August 2015

Farmageddon Open Air 2015

Vernstock 2014

Calgary Metal Fest 2012

Biography

Train Bigger Monkeys is an expression of society force fed life-long corruption.

Metal has a way of taking control, and TBM revels in the direction it takes them.

Formed in the winter of 2007, Train Bigger Monkeys have set out to destroy. With a sound that is both melodic and punishing, TBM has succeeded in creating music that melts faces and blasts minds. With a wide array of influences across numerous metal genres you get a taste of death, thrash, progressive, hardcore and straight up metal all rolled into one. Train Bigger Monkeys always bring an energy, technicality and a true passion to the stage that will challenge anyone not to get involved.

They have had the honour to share the stage with metal legends such as Massacre, Archspire, Incantation, and Benighted, and have performed at multiple Death/Chuck Shuldiner tribute shows as well as Vernstock, Farmageddon Open Air, and Calgary Metal Fest.

With 2 full length albums under their belts (The Human Disgrace – 2012 & Divergence – 2014), and a line up that makes it look easy, the band is undoubtedly on their way to success with a sound that is constantly evolving and refining into something truly unique that can only be Train Bigger Monkeys.

Discography

2014 – Divergence – Full-length

2012 – The Human Disgrace – Full-length

Sponsorship

Hazzardous Material (Tour sponsor)

http://www.hazzardousmaterial.com/

https://www.facebook.com/hazzardousmaterials

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“TBM is an excellent band. This band is exciting to watch and have alot of energy behind them. It’s almost like these guys were meant to play together because they all mesh so well and are a very tight band.” – Maggie ‘Metal Maiden’ Bolcsfoldy (Crown of Viserys)

“TBM challenge the listener to engage their brains…a band that is ready to take the Calgary (and Canadian) metal scene by storm.” – Matt Beauchamp (National Music Centre)

“Train Bigger Monkeys writes dynamic, melodic, thrashy riffs. The songs are complex… varied, melodic, death like offerings will keep any fan of melodic dead or thrash entertained… carefully crafted and original.” – Ryan Primrose (Absolute Underground)

0 Zero Signal Magazine – Evileheart – Quinquaginta (Re-Release) (Test Your Metal Records)

  • August 6, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Evilheart

http://zerosignalmagazine.com/evilheart-quinquaginta.php

0 Devils Gates Media – Fallen Angels – World In Decay

  • August 6, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Fallen Angels

http://devilsgatemedia.com/fallen-angels-world-in-decay/

0 NEWS: Alberta Redneck Punks PUTTIN’ ON THE FOIL @ Alberta’s Own Fest – Aug 15

  • August 6, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Puttin' On The Foil

For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – Aug 5, 2015

ALBUM PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED at ashermedia[@]gmail.com

RIYL = Nashville Pussy, Supersuckers, Social Distortion, Motorhead, Mojo Nixon

EPK | Press Photo | Album Cover

Puttinonthefoil.ca | Facebook | Twittter | Reverbnation |

Soundcloud | Youtube | Last.FM | Instagram | iTunes

Alberta Redneck Punks PUTTIN’ ON THE FOIL @ Alberta’s Own Fest – Aug 15

New Album Out ‘Fired Up, Ready To Roll’

L-R – TimTim – Guitar/Vocals | Trayne Rekk – Bass Vocals | Stubbs – Drums – Photo Credit – Krista Rowland

Album Stream – Fired Up, Ready To Roll – Soundcloud | ThePunkSite.com  

Purchase on iTunes here.

Puttin’ On The Foil – Shitshow – Free Download

Show Dates:

Aug 8 – Distortion Live Music Venue – Calgary, AB w/ Lummox

Aug 14 – Leo’s Tavern – Pincher Creek Rodeo – Pincher Creek, AB

Aug 15 – Alberta’s Own Music Festival – Alix, AB

Aug 28 – Hazzard County Bar – Sylvan Lake, AB

Aug 29 – Hazzard County Bar – Sylvan Lake, AB

Calgary, AB redneck punks Puttin’ On The Foil  are proud to announce in support of their new album ‘Fired Up, Ready To Roll’ released earlier this spring. They will be performing at this year’s Alberta’s Own Music Fest on August 14th in Alix, AB.

Their new album is available on iTunes here and features ten songs of hillbilly infused punk rock that begs the listener to sing and drink along with them. With a a name inspired by the Hanson Brothers from the movie Slapshot, Puttin’ On The Foil is cross of Hank Williams and Motorhead, some Social Distortion with Mojo Nixon for a prairie mosh that the working folk can have a parade with!

Track Listing: Puttin’ On The Foil – Fired Up, Ready To Roll
1. Shitshow (3:08)
2. Comin’ In Hard’ (3:31)
3. Drunk & Naked (3:56)
4. Rowdy (3:46)
5. Fishin’ Song (4:00)
6. Sweet Prairie Vixen (3:20)
7. Giver To The Liver (3:37)
8. Let Me Be (3:48)
9. Raisin’ Hell (3:05)
10. Ode To Drunk (3:44)
Album Length: 36:01

About:

The band is a three piece consisting of Trayne Rekk on Bass/Vocals/Stupidity, TimTim plucking Guitar/Vocals and Jordan Stubbs on Drums. Rarely sober the band’s infectious music invites even the most conservative wall flower to act stupid. One would expect the band to have influences like KISS, SLAYER, and Iron Maiden, but Trayne blames Hank Willams Jr. for much of his blue collar topics.

Puttin’On The Foil’s signature sound starts with Hank Williams, toss in some Ramones, thickened with Motorhead, and a dash of Nashville Pussy gives it that good time feel. Fans can be sure to understand the bands incredibly love of a good time from their music and live shows.

For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.puttinonthefoil.net

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Puttin-On-The-FoiL/405041498528

https://twitter.com/potfkicksass

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“Are you ready for the most fun you’ve had listening to an album? No? Too damn bad, because Puttin’ On The Foil are set to unload all over you with Fired Up, Ready To Roll. This album has literally a little bit of everything but the kitchen sink and rap music on it and it’s a country, rock, punk, metal party if there ever was one- even if there was one, it wouldn’t matter- this is the party.” – The Front Row Report

 

“Shirtless dude in overalls? Check. Long-haired fella in a Canadian Tuxedo? Check.  Bottles and blunts? Ok we are ready. Puttin’ on the Foil are Calgary’s premier hillbilly punk act…” – Calgary Is Awesome

 

“Puttin’ on the Foil’s signature mix of good time country vibes and punk rock intensity make their shows feel more like a Stampede after-party.” – Calgary Journal

 

“If you are looking for a great philosophical punk album to bring a smile to your face on a bleak day then look no further than ‘Fire Up, Ready to Roll’, from Calgary’s Hillbilly punks, ‘Puttin’ On The Foil’.” – Punk Globe

 

“Now here is one Fuck of an album especially when it comes to the lyrics in the song. The album is a cross between country, Metal and Rock. The lyrics, how in the hell do I even start explaining the lyrics in this album. For me the lyrics are some of the funniest ones that I have heard in a real long time and that actually work within the song. If you are a fan of the Trailer Park Boys or just Construction humour and Country living humour then you have to check this album out.” Kingston Music Reviews 

 

“Despite being a comical band, Puttin’ On The Foil have been able to create an album which demonstrates their potential. All three members are actually rather talented musicians, like Steel Panther, who just enjoy creating hillbilly rock. If you do not take yourself too seriously then you could easily enjoy this harmless rock album.” – Ghost Cult Mag

 

“What can I say about this album? I say, grab a beer, turn it up loud, get out your air guitar, and bounce around the house like a lunatic!” – Midlands Metal Heads

0 Train Bigger Monkeys – EPK – Human Testing Tour 2015

  • August 6, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Train Bigger Monkeys

Train Bigger Monkeys –  Canadian Tour 2015

For fans of Arch Enemy, Death, Enslaved, Exodus, and Mastodon

www.TrainBiggerMonkeys.com | Facebook |Twitter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud |Youtube | Bandcamp

Sales links: Itunes | Amazon | CD Baby | Google Play

Tour Dates: August 6-22, 2015 (Canada)

TOUR SPONSOR: Hazzardous Material (Tour sponsor)

DISTRIBUTION: CD Baby

Contact: PR Rep – Cara Ashbey – caraashbey@gmail.com

Radio Tracking:  – radiotrackingashermedia(@)gmail.com

“TBM is an excellent band. This band is exciting to watch and have alot of energy behind them. It’s almost like these guys were meant to play together because they all mesh so well and are a very tight band.” – Maggie ‘Metal Maiden’ Bolcsfoldy (Crown of Viserys)

“TBM challenge the listener to engage their brains…a band that is ready to take the Calgary (and Canadian) metal scene by storm.” – Matt Beauchamp (National Music Centre)

“Train Bigger Monkeys writes dynamic, melodic, thrashy riffs. The songs are complex… varied, melodic, death like offerings will keep any fan of melodic dead or thrash entertained… carefully crafted and original.” – Ryan Primrose (Absolute Underground)

Train Bigger Monkeys (2015) – Promotional Video For Tour

Human Testing Tour - 2015 - TBM web

Tour Dates

View Artist Data | Download Tour Poster

Riffs That Kill and sponsored by Hazzardous Material

Thursday, August 6, 2015 – Calgary, AB –  Dickens Pub
Saturday, August 8, 2015 – Winnipeg, MB –  Ozzy’s
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 – Sudbury, ONT – The Little Montreal
Friday, August 14, 2015- Guelph, ONT – Dstrct
Saturday, August 15, 2015 – Montreal, QC – Grind Festival
Sunday, August 16, 2015 – Cambridge, ONT – TBA
Friday, August 21, 2015 – Portage La Prairie, MB – House Show
Saturday, August 22, 2015 – Brandon, MB – The North Hill Inn

Train Bigger Monkeys (2015) – Live At Dicken’s Calgary, AB

TBM-Divergence-Cover

Divergence – Train Bigger Monkeys

Release Date: July 1, 2014

LABEL: None

DISTRIBUTION: CD Baby

CATOLOG #  766954778 (IPI #)

UPC CODE #  061297421503

ISRC Codes: CAL9T1400001-00012

  1. Traversing the Storm
  2. Monster
  3. Hypocritic Oath
  4. Terry the Pigeon-Eating Vagrant
  5. Altered States
  6. Dissident Cogs
  7. Glass Case of Emotion
  8. Science Friction
  9. Lack of Morality
  10. Interlude (A Day in the Studio) [Secret Track]
  11. Toe the Line [Bonus Track]
  12. The Art of Desperation [Bonus Track]

Album Credits:
All songs performed by: Train Bigger Monkeys

All songs written by: Train Bigger Monkeys

Produced by: Jess Charlton and Jason Carter

Mixed by: Jess Charlton

Mastered by: Jess Charlton

Album Band Line Up:

Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito (Vocals), Jason Carter (Guitar), Alex Dobbins (Guitar), Kevin Donovan Drums), Bryce Gorman (Bass)

Live Band Line Up:

Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito (Vocals), Jason Carter (Guitar), Alex Dobbins (Guitar), Kevin Donovan Drums), Kevin Watson (Bass)

Band Photo (no logo)

Band Photo (no logo) – From L-R: Jason Carter (Guitar) | Kevin Donovan (Drums) | Adam ‘Greasy’ Benito (Vocals) | Alex Dobbins (Guitar) | Kevin Watson (Bass)

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Biography

Train Bigger Monkeys is an expression of society force fed life-long corruption. Metal has a way of taking control, and TBM revels in the direction it takes them.

Formed in the winter of 2007, Train Bigger Monkeys have set out to destroy. With a sound that is both melodic and punishing, TBM has succeeded in creating music that melts faces and blasts minds. With a wide array of influences across numerous metal genres you get a taste of death, thrash, progressive, hardcore and straight up metal all rolled into one. Train Bigger Monkeys always bring an energy, technicality and a true passion to the stage that will challenge anyone not to get involved.

They have had the honour to share the stage with metal legends such as Massacre, Archspire, Incantation, and Benighted, and have performed at multiple Death/Chuck Shuldiner tribute shows as well as Vernstock, Farmageddon Open Air, and Calgary Metal Fest.

With 2 full length albums under their belts (The Human Disgrace – 2012 & Divergence – 2014), and a line up that makes it look easy, the band is undoubtedly on their way to success with a sound that is constantly evolving and refining into something truly unique that can only be Train Bigger Monkeys.
Discography: 

2014 – Divergence – Full-length

2012 – The Human Disgrace – Full-length

Shared Stage w/:
Archspire, Benighted, Incantation, Massacre, Chuck Shuldiner/DTA tribute shows

List of Tours and Festivals:
Current Canadian Tour – August 2015

Farmageddon Open Air 2015

Vernstock 2014

Calgary Metal Fest 2012

Corporate sponsors / artist endorsements:
Raven Picks – Adrián Urías (Guitarist)

Hazzardous Material (Tour sponsor)

0 Pest Webzine – Blitz Quiz – Vesperia

  • August 6, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Vesperia

http://pestwebzine.com/index/vesperia/0-1196

0 Pest Webzine – Blitz Quiz – Leave The Living

  • August 6, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Leave The Living

http://pestwebzine.com/index/leave_the_living/0-1187

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