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0 NEWS: Montreal Urban Party Rockers KEYCHAIN Announce Rise-Up Eastern Canadian Tour

  • May 8, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Keychain · Music News

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 – May 8, 2015

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

RIYL = Motley Crue, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Maroon 5

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EPK | Press Photo

Montreal Urban Party Rockers KEYCHAIN Announce Rise-Up Eastern Canadian Tour

Photo Credit – Carlos Guerra

Shock Rock City – Soundcloud | Bandcamp

Lyric Video – This Is It – Watch here.

Live Video – Like A Rockstar – Watch here.

Cover Video – Wastin’ Gas (Dallas Smith) – Watch here.

Upcoming Dates:

May 29 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC

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Rise Up Eastern Canadian Dates

June 8 – Beer Exchange – Windsor, ON

June 9 – Music Club – London, ON

June 10 – Velvet Underground – Toronto, ON

June 11 – Rainbow Bistro – Ottawa, ON

June 12 – Exit Bar – Montreal, QC

June 13 – Le Cercle – Quebec City

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June 26 – L’Alize – Montreal, QC – Event info here.

    Ballsy, catchy, raw, and energizing, these are some of the words to best describe Montreal, QC based KEYCHAIN, a band that opens doors with their Urban Party Rock and takes fans to where they want to be in a full-on engagement of showmanship. Lacquered with a strong sense of identity, KEYCHAIN is a sincere homage to the pioneers of rock. Featuring guitar architect Bran Panic, vocalist JP LaChapelle (MIRE), bassist Dany Toxik (Shotgun Highway, What Comes To Life) and drummer Zack Terga, their soon to be released debut album will please your palate and explode your speakers as the their first single ‘Shock Rock City’ produced by Kevin Jardine and mastered by Glen Robinson has been released to pay respects to the rock bosses of past and empower the new generation of rock & roll youth.

Listen to ‘Shock Rock City’ at the following links:

Soundcloud

Bandcamp

“We want this track and the soon to be followed album to be everywhere; in your headphones, in your car, on your job site and at your party. It’s our playground and your canvas. We have an unstoppable drive to be heard, to earn the people’s respect and give real rock fans a kick in the chest!” comments vocalist JP LaChapelle

Their yet to be titled debut album takes rock culture through the urban jungle. With this generation’s sense of core rock values like freedom of speech, sexual liberty, brotherhood and respect; they focus on appreciating each culture’s differences as riches and joining them in one solid bond. In this millennium, open all bridges; vigorously celebrate life and meld strength with passion. Turnt-up fashion and a call to Action…  Walk through the world of KEYCHAIN.

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

 

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“Good vocals, nice vibe of great 90’s rock bands.” -Mark Zubek (CEO of Zedd Records)

 

“Clean and modern vocals, combined with obvious musical talent, can surely get KEYCHAIN noticed around the world very quickly. I can’t wait to hear more!”

-Stone (Metal Odyssey)

 

“This is good music, and the production in excellent.” -Pierre Garcin (La Grosse Radio)

 

“This tune is slammin’!” -Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope/Uplift Studios)

1 EPK – False Flag – Nest of Vipers EP (2015)

  • May 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · False Flag

False Flag – Nest of Vipers EP

Contacts: PR Rep – Cara Ashbey – caraashbey[@]gmail.com
Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia[@]gmail.com

RIYL (Recommended If You Like) = Meshuggah, Pantera, The Acacia Strain, and Lamb of God

FalseFlagCalgary.wordpress.com | Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation | Tour Dates
Youtube | Last.FM | Google +
Sales Links: Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby | Big Cartel

Download Album Art | Download High Resolution Photo | Download Album Lyrics

These guys don’t just write riffs, they craft songs and that’s the best compliment I can give any band. I look forward to hearing a full length from these guys as if they can keep up this kind of quality over the course of a full album then they will definitely be a forced to be reckoned with on the metal scene.- That Metal Station

“In their punishing debut, Calgary metal trio False Flag skirt between multiple sub-genres while never fully committing to one. As such, they’ve created something original and crushing that is never cliché.” – Sarah Kitteringham, BeatRoute

“…With their punkified Meshuggah-esque guitar judding, and powerful howling vocals, they got the crowd moving.” – Beatroute

“What metal is lacking is more bands like False Flag who realize how vast the genre is, how much imagery, lyrical themes and sounds are available, and who take only what is right for them to make their music, without being embarrassed or strident about the boundaries.” – Gareth Watkins, BeatRoute,

FRONT

Album Artwork: Russ Gauthier

Download Album Cover | Download Lyrics

Release Date: August 4, 2015
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Bandcamp
ISRC Codes #: Coming Soon

Track Listing

  1. Sacrifice Of Solitude
  2. Perfidious
  3. Reversion Of Sin
  4. Nest Of Vipers

Album Length:

Promo photo - false flagTop (left to right): Mike Harach (Guitar), Dan Ishak (Bass), Russ Gauthier (Guitar/vocals), and John Byskal (Drums)

Photo credit: Channing Peterson

False Flag – Nest of Vipers EP – Nest of Vipers Tour

Calgary’s down-tuned super group False Flag are a heavy hitting 4 piece that produce loud groovy metal.

Formed in 2012 as a side project for Russ Gauthier (Lordosis, Meggido, and We Found The Body) and Nick Purdy (Meggido). They soon recruited Garrett McElroy (AfterEarth) as a bass player and recorded their first EP (Orobas) at Garrett’s apartment studio.

Prior to performing at Calgary Metalfest, and Vernstock the band recruited Dan Ishak (Meggido, Stinger) on bass as Garrett’s band Afterearth was picking up steam. In January 2014 False Flag started recording the full length album “Suffer In Silence”. Finally guitarist Mike Harach (Meggido, Stinger) was added and solidified the bands thick live sound. John Byskal (We Found The Body) joined the band (replacing Nick Purdy) in February 2015 and their lineup was settled.

False Flag is currently in the studio recording their 3rd release, “Nest Of Vipers” EP. The EP will be released August 4th, 2015 and will start with an Alberta/Saskatchewan tour July 2015.

Album Artwork: Russ Gauthier

Download Album Cover | Download Lyrics

Release Date: August 4, 2015
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Bandcamp
ISRC Codes #: Coming Soon

Track Listing

  1. Sacrifice Of Solitude
  2. Perfidious
  3. Reversion Of Sin
  4. Nest Of Vipers

Album Length:

Mapl and socan-whiteAlbum Credits:

All songs written and performed by False Flag

Produced & mixed by Garrett McElroy at Oracle Studios & mastered by Alan Sasha Laskow at Perfect Fifth

Album Line Up:

Russ Gauthier (guitar/vocals/drums), Dan Ishak (Bass, Mike Harach (Guitar/backup vocals), John Byskal (drums)

Live Line Up:

Russ Gauthier (guitar/vocals), Dan Ishak (bass), Mike Harach (guitar, backup vocals), John Byskal (drums)

Tours & Festivals:

Upcoming Shows (2015)

JUNE 14 – SUNDAY (3:00-3:45 pm)

RYLEY, AB – FARMAGEDDON OPEN AIR FESTIVAL

W/ GRIM REAPER, AGGRESSION +

Facebook Event | Festival Poster

NEST OF VIPERS TOUR 2015

Download tour poster | View tour dates on Artistdata

JULY 21 – TUESDAY

MEDICINE HAT – OLYS TAPHOUSE

W/STATUE OF DEMUR, LEAVE THE LIVING, MORBIDLY DEPRAVED

Facebook Event | Tour Poster

JULY 22 – WEDNESDAY

REGINA – THE EXCHANGE/THE CLUB

W/STATUE OF DEMUR, TBA

Facebook Event | Tour Poster

JULY 23 – THURSDAY

SASKATOON – TBA

W/ STATUE OF DEMUR

Facebook Event | Tour Poster

JULY 24 – FRIDAY

EDMONTON – RENDEZVOUS PUB (10149 149 St, Edmonton, Alberta)

W/STATUE OF DEMUR, AFTEREARTH, DECREPITATION, TBA

Facebook Event | Tour Poster

JULY 25 – SATURDAY

RED DEER – SLUMLAND THEATRE (4732-50th St., Red Deer, Alberta)

W/ AFTEREARTH, WIVES TAIL, DECREPITATION,

Facebook Event | Tour Poster

JULY 26 – SUNDAY

CALGARY – MORGANS PUB

W/ AFTEREARTH & STATUE OF DEMUR

Facebook Event | Tour Poster

JULY 31 – FRIDAY

CALGARY – DISTORTION

W/ FROM THE WOLVES, LORDOSIS

OH SHIT, THE ELECTRIC REVIVAL

Facebook Event | Tour Poster

  Discography:

Nest of Vipers EP – 2015

-Coming Soon-

Suffer in Silence – 2014

Orobas EP – 2013

Shared Stage w/

Exit Strategy, Stab Twist Pull, The Great Sabatini, Archspire, Grim Reaper and Incantation

Festivals:

Vernstock 2013, Calgary Metalfest 2014, Farmageddon 2015

Videos

Suffer In Silence (2014)

Path of Destruction (Live 2015)

 

0 Zombie Ritual Zine – TITANS EVE “Chasing the Devil”

  • May 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Titans Eve

https://zombieritualzine.wordpress.com/2015/05/06/album-review-titans-eve-chasing-the-devil/

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  • May 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Uncategorized

The Body Politic – All hands

0 Edmonton Examiner – Farmageddon Open Air kicks off third year

  • May 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Farmageddon

http://www.edmontonexaminer.com/2015/05/06/farmegeddon-open-air-kicks-off-third-year

0 Flink.TO – Titans Eve – War Path

  • May 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Titans Eve

Titans Eve: https://flink.to/91E2

0 Flink.TO – Helleborus

  • May 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Helleborus

Helleborus: https://flink.to/91E1

0 Elderoth feature on new Bone Orchard show tonight from 10PM BST at www.reputationradio.net

  • May 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Elderoth

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1 EPK – Keychain – Breaking Out (EP) (2016)

  • May 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Keychain

KEYCHAIN – Breaking Out (EP) – 2016

Release Date: September 1, 2016

Label:  Zombie Shark Records

RIYL = Korn, Rage Against The Machine, Sevendust, Limp Bizkit, P.O.D.

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Soundcloud | Tumblr | Google + | Bandcamp

Download = Press Photo | EP Cover | EP Lyrics

breakingouttour

“Mondays don’t have to suck when you have great bands to rock out to. We’re bringing you just that with our premiere of Keychain’s new video for “Primetime”. Check out the high energy flick. The Montreal act is crafting a hard hitting sound out of metal, alternative rock, and hip hop vibes.” – Idobi

“Keychain combine elements of metal, alternative rock and hip hop to create a really catchy, bouncy sound that still hits you like a ton of very sharp bricks.” – Moshville Times

“Through “Prime Time,” the band effortlessly stitches together various genres to create a sound that is quick to capture and demand the listener’s attention. The song seems to resonante an upbeat and energy packed feel that will have the listener head banging along in no time!” – Living The Van Life

“There’s still a whole bunch of acts out there who dwell in world of infectious grooves, raps and immersive riffs. In that aspect, allow me to introduce Keychain, a band from Montreal, Canada. They don’t seem to care what anyone thinks about nu-metal and just want to become the next Limp Bizkit or Linkin Park. As far as I’m concerned, they can. They certainly know how to make a contiguous piece of music in great nu-metal tradition. Just check out their new video Preim Time.” – Merchants of Air

“this is pure summertime party rock with sweaty-summer-nights-rubbing-up-against-a-hottie-in-a-townie-bar written all over it.” – Yell! Magazine

“Good vocals, nice vibe of great 90’s rock bands.” -Mark Zubek (CEO of Zedd Records)

“Clean and modern vocals, combined with obvious musical talent, can surely get KEYCHAIN noticed around the world very quickly. I can’t wait to hear more!” – Stone (Metal Odyssey)

“This is good music, and the production in excellent.” – Pierre Garcin (La Grosse Radio)

“This tune is slammin’!” – Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope/Uplift Studios)

Keychain - Breaking Out - EP Cover 2016

[Artwork Download] [EP Lyrics Download]

1. Prime Time (3:49)
2. Breaking Out (3:16)
3. Take Back Time (3:36)
4. God Mode (4:11)
5. Pay Load (3:02)
6. Journey (2:42) (Bonus Acoustic Track)
EP Length: 20:38
EP Credits:
Release Date: August 29, 2016
• All songs performed by: Keychain
• Songs written: Bran Panic (Music) and JP LaChapelle (Vocals & Lyrics)
• Produced by: Glen Robinson
• Mixed by: Glen Robinson
• Mastered by: Howie Weinberg
• Single released: Prime Time
• EP Artwork by: Aleksandra Panic
EP Line Up:
JP LaChapelle (Vocals)
Bran Panic (Guitars)
Cody Taylor (Drums)

Track #1 & #4 – Bass by Nathan Litt

Track #3 – Bass by Bran Panic
Track #5 – Bass by Glen Robinson
Live Band Line Up:
JP LaChapelle (Vocals)
Bran Panic (Guitars)
Jeff Jenkins (Bass)
Cody Taylor (Drums)

Keychain_Promo_Picture_2016

L-R – Cody Taylor (Drums), JP LaChapelle (Vocals), Jeff Jenkins (Bass) , Bran Panic (Guitars)
[Photo Credit: Alex Panic – Download]

Powerful, inspiring, huge and moving, KEYCHAIN is pushing the boundaries of its genres to bring the world something completely breathtaking. Combining the elements of Metal, Alternative Rock and Hip Hop they’re bringing back the uniqueness and authenticity into today’s modern music for a rebirth of the nu-metal genre that has been loved by many and black sheeped by some.

In their first year alone, the independent Montreal, QC band has booked over 50 shows, an upcoming cross country North-American summer/fall tour plus will be releasing 3 music videos and 3 live acoustic videos by 2016’s end. Their upcoming debut EP ‘Breaking Out’ set for release Fall 2016 is produced by award winning producer/engineer/mixer Glen Robinson who has worked with names such as The Ramones, AC/DC, GWAR, Annihilator and Voivod plus mastered by none other than Howie Weinberg (Pantera, Limp Bizkit, The Deftones, etc).

0 NEWS: Cryptic Hymn Post ‘Revel In Disgust’ Guitar Playthrough + New Show Dates (MI, MO, TN)

  • May 7, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Cryptic Hymn · Music News

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 – May 7, 2015

For fans of Revocation, Death, Arsis, Belphegor, Carcass, Inferi, Skeletonwitch, Decapitated, At The Gates

Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud | Youtube | Instagram | Google+ | Bandcamp

Cryptic Hymn Post ‘Revel In Disgust’ Guitar Playthrough + New Show Dates (MI, MO, TN)

Guitar Playthrough – Revel In Disgust – Watch here.

Free Download – Revel In Disgust – Soundcloud | Bandcamp

Lyric Video – Revel In Disgust – Watch  here. 

‘Poltourgiest 2015’ Video Diary – Watch here.

     CRYPTIC HYMN has posted a new guitar playthrough for their latest single ‘Revel In Disgust’ at the following link here. The track is also available for free download onBandcamp and Soundcloud and is to give fans a taste of what’s to come in 2015 as the band works on pre-production of their debut release. The blackened death metallers are a newly formed brutal assault featuring ex-Voyage of Slaves members Dave Palenske, Jon Grace, and Nathaniel Vowell as well as Josh Mumford of Anagnorisis.

In additional news, CRYPTIC HYMN will be performing upcoming show dates in Detroit, St. Louis and Nashville.

Upcoming Show Dates:

May 16 – DETROIT, MI @ NEW DODGE LOUNGE

June 21 – ST. LOUIS, MO @ FUBAR

July 3 – NASHVILLE, TN @ THE HI TONE

For more info, please follow Cryptic Hymn at these links:

http://www.facebook.com/cryptichymnofficial

http://twitter.com/CrypticHymn

http://instagram.com/cryptichymn

– 30 –

“Cryptic Hymn’s new single “Revel In Disgust” is a track that touches a type of death metal that is more than just “bash your head in with brutality” but it’s also a showcase of really good musicianship, talent and catchy melodies. They have this slight black metal tone about them but also give us a good punch of death metal, similar to Revocation’s sound. A very good song and I hope this leads into a phenomenal album release!” – Headbang or GTFO

 

“Brutality is what your eardrums are to expect from this Blackened Death Metal song; with welcomed shades of Thrash for good Metal measure. I really dig this song Revel In Disgust and I cannot wait to hear the finished debut album from CRYPTIC HYMN. Click below and support CRYPTIC HYMN while your brain absorbs their intense brand of Metal! Metal be thy name.” – Metal Odyssey

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