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0 NEWS: FAYNE Announce Ontario/ Quebec ‘Make Your Way Back Home Tour’; New Music Video ‘Believers’

February 11, 2015
by Asher
· Fayne

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Montreal, QC – February 11, 2015

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RIYL (Recommended if you like) = Misery Signals, Alexisonfire, Periphery, The Ghost Inside, Vanna

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FAYNE Announce Ontario/ Quebec ‘Make Your Way Back Home Tour’; New Music Video ‘Believers’

Supporting The Contortionist In Montreal Feb 22nd

New EP Out ‘The Queen of Kings’; Offer Free Download ‘Believers’

Make Your Way Back Home Tour 2015 – Teaser Video

iTunes – The Queen of Kings – iTunes

FREE DOWNLOAD – Believers – Free Download

BELIEVERS – Music Video

Montreal, QC metal-core quintet Fayne are proud to announce they will be performing dates in Ontario and Quebec for their ‘Make Your Way Back Home Tour’ (dates listed below) in support of their new EP ‘The Queen of Kings’ released this past November via Crystal Math along with their recently released music video ‘Believers’, which can be viewed here. In additional news, Fayne‘s ferocious sound will be hitting the stage on February 22nd in Montreal to be local support for The Contortionist, Revocation, Fallujah and Toothgrinder. Full show details and ticket info can be found here.

Upcoming Show Dates:

Feb 22 – Montreal, QC @ Petit Cafe Campus w/ The Contortionist, Revocation, Fallujah, Toothgrinder – Tickets and info here.

‘Make Your Way Back Home Tour’:

March 14 – Ottawa @ Pressed

March 17 – London @ APK

March 18 – Belleville @ The Belle Pub

March 19 – Toronto @ Smiling Buddha

March 20 – Oshawa @ Atria

March 21 – TBA

March 27 – Montreal, QC @ Katacombes

About:

After being on hiatus since 2008, Fayne reformed in 2013 with a renewed hunger and dedication to the Canadian metal scene to deliver a metal sound coupled with melodic, attitude-fueled breakdowns to compliment their high energy performances full of positive vibes, and ridiculously powerful guitar solos. Heavily influenced by bands such as Counterparts, Mastodon, and Periphery, Fayne’s ‘The Queen of Kings’ features a special guest appearance by Misery Signals vocalist Karl Schubach on their track Nomad’s Land plus was produced by guitarist Alex Gonzalez with the help from Alan Douches of West West Side Music (Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die, Between the Buried and Me) for the final mastering. The EP is the follow up to their 2004 debut ‘You Took it All Away’ and 2006’s ‘Delivering The Final Blow’ that lead the band on multiple Canadian tours plus opening slots to support bands like Alexisonfire, Underoath, Hopesfall and Blessed By A Broken Heart.

Track Listing – FAYNE – The Queen of Kings

1.The Queen Of Kings (4:48)
2. Believers (4:05)
3. Isonic Flight (1:48)
4. Concord (4:55)
5. Nomad’s Land (featuring Karl Schubach of Misery Signals) (6:44)
EP Length: 22:22

EP Order:

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For more info, please visit the following links:

http://www.faynemusic.com/

http://www.facebook.com/faynemusic

http://www.twitter.com/faynemusic

http://instagram.com/faynemusic

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“Fayne have unleashed a maelstrom of a fury in The Queen of Kings EP. Bracingly raw yet just as feverishly sculpted the five track metalcore fuelled encounter reasserts the Montreal quintet as a seriously compelling proposition. It is merciless and ravenous examination of the senses and a perpetual spark for the imagination to feed upon.” – Ring Master Reviews

“The Fayne heavy drum sound is similar to that of Slipknot. The vocal screams are like those of Hatebreed with the more melodic breaks of Redlight King’s vibe. The band is full of nonstop energy. The hooks from Alex and Nick are great to get the pulse going along with Carlo’s relentless percussion assault. Joseph shows his vocal range quite well on this release while Chris plays lights out on the bass tracks. It’s no surprise that they are a favorite of theValhalla Sound Circus after only one year. It’s a hint of great things to come from another good Canadian metal outfit.” – National Rock Review

“The Main Course for the night, Fayne, surely filled Our Hearts and Bellies with core-filled fist burgers and motivated serenading side salads!! Fayne is back and with a Vengeance: that’s for sure! The energy they created on stage powered their amps and reinforced the crowd. Surely Fayne has a message to spread! Thoughtful lyrical content brought us together, uplifting the crowd, spreading the power of oneness, and knocking down the walls of mind blocks that stand before us. And speaking of walls…the dense wall of sound created by the breakdowns surely raised a rumble of raised fists and energetic punters moshing heads.” – Montrealites (Live Review 2014)

“I was just impressed all around with how well these guys go together. Their chemistry on stage, musically, and physically is something I haven’t seen in a while. Their music collides with an influence of Misery Signals meets Pantera. They are known for blending in sick guitar solos with heavier strums, melancholic/mean vocals and an insane amount of energy. When I mentioned throughout the day to a few friends I was checking these dudes out, I got a lot of “Those guys are awesome!” – clearly a good fan base as well. Congrats guys.” – (Live Review 2013) – Bucket List Music Reviews

“There is no doubt in my mind that Canada’s Fayne is a solid band, musically they’re very tight and heavy enough to make you crowd surf at one of their gigs.” – Explicitly Intense

” FAYNE have expressed all fury with “The Queen Of Kings”, packed into 5 small songs to make this short little EP. With raw flavors exposed in this collection, the quintet has created a monstrous noise…All in all the EP does mark a great return for FAYNE.” Metal Temple

“Fayne is back from their hiatus with a Fury of furious Screams, Hard Hitting skins and Heavy sculpted guitar leads and solos. With a silent but deadly approach Fayne slays into the album with the title track The Queen Of Kings.” – Kingston Music Reviews

“La recette est bien exploitée, tous les éléments du genre sont en place avec des guitares adipeuses qui chuintent lors de certains moments opportuns.” – Voir

0 NEWS: Blankfest Quebec 2015 Returns March 7th to Help Montreal’s Homeless!

February 11, 2015
by Asher
· Blankfest Quebec

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Montreal, QC – February 11, 2015

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Blankfest Quebec 2015 Returns March 7th to Help Montreal’s Homeless!

After a small break from five consecutive Blankfests in Montreal from 2009-2013, Blankfest Quebec returns for its 6th edition to help Montreal’s homeless keep warm with its upcoming charity show / winter clothing drive.

Montreal is known for having one of Canada’s harshest and coldest winters, and every year it’s unfortunate that those who are homeless must endure the reality of living on the street.

Since its conception, Blankfest Quebec has been raising awareness and clothing (over 3,000 items to date) for Montreal’s homeless and shelter the Old Brewery Mission.

This year sees the return of the charity event for its 6th edition with the city’s music community coming together once again to help those in need. Blankfest Quebec VI will be held on Saturday, March 7th at Piranha Bar (680 Ste. Catherine W.) and see reunion sets by Fist of Freedom and Repetant plus support from Keychain and All There Is To Know.

Blankfest VI 2015 – Event Details:

Dungeon Works Productions & Asher Media Relations Present BLANKFEST QUEBEC 2015 with proceeds donated to Old Brewery Mission.

Facebook Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/795344697181324/

Facebook Fanpage – Blankfest Quebec – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blankfest-Quebec/124607864221341

Old Brewery Mission – www.oldbrewerymission.ca and http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mission-Old-Brewery-page-officielle/168973503131279

Date: Saturday, March 7th, 2015

Time: Doors: 7:30pm – Show: 8pm

Venue: Piranha Bar, 680 Ste-Catherine W.

Cost: ADMISSION TO SHOW IS DONATION OF CLOTHING, PREFERABLY WINTER CLOTHING FOR THE HOMELESS. WE’LL EVEN TAKE SLEEPING BAGS AND BLANKETS, THINK SITTING OUTDOORS IN -40C. WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO BE WEARING!

Bands:
Fist of Freedom
Repetant
Keychain
All There Is To Know

About: The Old Brewery Mission Soothing homelessness. Solving homelessness.

Founded in 1889, The Old Brewery Mission is the largest resource for homeless men in Quebec and for homeless women in Canada. This non-profit organization provides a range of services that respond to the needs of Montreal’s homeless people as well as those at risk of becoming so, and endeavours to enable them to take control of their lives and assume their rightful place in the community. It is estimated that there are close to 20,000 homeless people in Montreal.

About: Blankfest Quebec is organized by Jon Asher, in collaboration with the Old Brewery Mission, and was launched after Jon read about his friend, New York City indie rock veteran Kenn Rowell of The Baghdaddios, who founded Blankfest in 1997 and has been organizing the annual blanket fundraiser in New York City since then.

Since its inception in NYC, Rowell estimates that Blank-Fest has collected over 10,000 total donations for the homeless, which have been distributed to the homeless in the New York City area and has inspired similar efforts in New Jersey, Manhattan and Nottingham, UK. Among the many distinguished artists who have performed at past international Blank-Fests are: Rothberg (EMI), Buddy Cage (Grateful Dead), Marc Rizzo (Soulfly) and Meg Griffin (Sirius Radio).

For info on Blankfest, please visit the following links:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blankfest-Quebec/124607864221341
http://www.blankfest.org/

Wikipedia – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blank-Fest

Past Press Coverage:

CTV Montreal – http://montreal.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20120218/mtl_blankfest_120218/20120218?hub=MontrealHome

Bands warm up Montreal’s streets with BlankFest
http://www.montrealgazette.com/Health/Bands+warm+Montreal+streets+with+BlankFest/1368552/story.html

RockandRollReport.com – http://rockandrollreport.com/feb-18-blankfest-quebec-iv-its-about-the-homeless-nothing-more-nothing-less/

Feb 23 2011 – CJAD 800AM – Blankfest 2011 – http://youtu.be/uznJ1bmbsFQ

Blankfest Documentary – 2011 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_nZr7wZhjc

part 2 – http://youtu.be/DtUy2Oms2Cw

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0 Metalhead Blog – Psychostick’s Matty J Interview

February 10, 2015
by Asher
· Psychostick

http://www.metalheadblog.com/2015/02/psychosticks-matty-j-interview.html

0 NEWS: Out Today! Vancouver’s Progressive Metallers id. Release Debut EP ‘Sagittarius A’

February 10, 2015
by Asher
· id

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Montreal, QC – February 10, 2015

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

RIYL = Opeth, Sleepy Time Gorilla Museum, Gojira, Devin Townsend.

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Out Today! Vancouver’s Progressive Metallers id. Release Debut EP ‘Sagittarius A’

EP Stream – Sagittarius A – https://idmusic9.bandcamp.com/album/sagittarius-a

Vancouver, BC’s id., a multi-layered metal force with its progressive, heavy and catharsis songwriting inspired by Sigmund Freud’s theory on the levels of the human psyche are proud to unleash their debut EP ‘Sagittarius A’, out today, Feb 10, 2015. The EP is an introduction of the band’s subconscious tendencies touching on topics such as inner struggle, world views, self-awareness to what’s beyond in outer space. With more songs in their arsenal for a full length to follow this EP and influenced by bands such as Opeth, Mastodon, Devin Townsend, Gojira, and Augury, id is sharing with metallers what’s to come as they push forward to put themselves on the map. Employing a style that is different compared to other progressive bands, id. transcend genres with a line up of Vancouver metal scene veterans that includes lyricist and vocalist Jason Pennington (Makaria), drummer Kris DeBoer (Grudge, Infernal Majesty, Artep), rhythm guitarist Tyson Araszewski (AutumnEx) and guitarist Alex Dubreuil (My Own Chaos) who also does bass on the EP.

The EP is now available for purchase at the following link here.

Vocalist Jason Pennington comments:

“We’re happy to share our debut EP with our new fans! Check it out it! It’ll make you explore the exposition of human emotion. It speaks of metaphors that interpret our actions. Enjoy \m/” comments vocalist Jason Pennington.

Track Listing – id. – Sagittarius A

1. The Greatest Secret Never Told (3:58)

2. Humanity’s Cry (5:36)

3. id.entity (6:01)

4. Sagittarius A (5:57)

EP Length: 21:34

In additional news, id. will be performing their CD launch show later this week on February 14th for The Invisible Orange’s Anti-Valentine’s Day Massacre at Funky Winkerbeans in Vancouver, BC alongside Unbeheld, Harvest The Infection and Baryon. For tickets and show details please visit the following link here.

Band Fact: The story behind the EP Title: ‘Sagittarius A’ is the name of the black hole in the center of our galaxy. The idea comes from a fundamental belief in a scientific world view, free of religious influence and tyranny. It outlines how people are susceptible to believe things without evidence if it appeals to their vanity, as opposed to being presented with evidence and being able to accept something that is inherently contradictory to their intuition.

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““As hard hitting as Opeth and as guttural as you can be, while still maintaining the complexity of progressive music.” – DJ Vengeance, Midlands Metalheads Radio

“Progressive Metal band id. and their brand new EP, entitled Sagittarius A, which will take you on a relatively short but very interesting expedition through several music genres, from World Music to Death Metal. Longtime fans of Opeth, Gojira and Mastodon will quickly fall in love with id., while others might be positively surprised with the depth offered in the music by this Vancouver-based group.” – The Headbanging Moose

“it is metal at its most beautiful. Reminding me very much of Opeth, Sagittarius A is melodic and moving. There are emotional tempo and tone changes, particularly in the track Humanity’s Cry. I love that Saggitarius A takes you on an exciting, emotional journey with its dark melodies and heavy vocals. At just four tracks, it’s a short yet satisfying listen, leaving you feeling like you’ve completed a great journey with some wonderful music” – Metal Head Blog

“This EP had me impressed.” – Canadian Beats

0 Canadian Beats – Review – id. – Sagittarius A

February 10, 2015
by Asher
· id

http://canadianbeats.ca/2015/02/10/review-id/

0 March 2015 Decibel Mag #125 Idol Of Fear, Laugh At The Fakes, Kolony, Karkaos

February 9, 2015
by Asher
· Idol of Fear · Karkaos · Kolony · Laugh At The Fakes

0 Prog Metal Zone – Seven Year Storm – Aion I

February 9, 2015
by Asher
· Sean Lang · Sean Lang (Drummer) - Seven Year Storm · Seven Year Storm

http://www.progmetalzone.com/2015/album-review-seven-year-storm-aion-i/

0 NEWS: CRYPTIC HYMN Announce More Show Dates (IN, MO, IL, TN, AL, GA, SC, KY) + Offer Free Download ‘Revel In Disgust’

February 9, 2015
by Asher
· Cryptic Hymn

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Montreal, QC – February 9, 2014

RIYL = Revocation, Death, Arsis, Belphegor, Carcass, Inferi, Skeletonwitch, Decapitated, At The Gates

CRYPTIC HYMN Announce More Show Dates (IN, MO, IL, TN, AL, GA, SC, KY) + Offer Free Download ‘Revel In Disgust’

CRYPTIC HYMN announces they will be performing more show dates in the surrounding area from where the band is based in Paducah, Kentucky.

Show Dates:

Feb 20 – EVANSVILLE, IN @ DOC’S

Feb 21 – CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO @ 4-H EXHIBIT HALL

Feb 22 – ST. LOUIS, MO @ THE DEMO

March 20 – METROPOLIS, IL @ THE ELK’S LODGE

March 21 – MURFREESBORO, TN @ TFG PRODUCTIONS

March 22 – BIRMINGHAM, AL @ THE SYNDICATE LOUNGE

March 23 – ATLANTA, GA @ 529

March 24 – TBA

March 25 – SPARTANBURG, SC @ GROUND ZERO

March 26 – COVINGTON, KY @ THE BACKSTAGE

March 27 – INDIANAPOLIS, IN @ TBA

March 28 – LOUISVILLE, KY @ EXPO 5

Formed in July 2014, the band forges blackened death metal that’s diverse with its aggressive, grim and melodic approach. Featuring ex-Voyage of Slaves members Dave Palenske, Jon Grace, and Nathaniel Vowell as well as Josh Mumford of Anagnorisis, the band is currently in pre-production working on their debut release. In the meantime, they have unleashed a free download of their first single ‘Revel In Disgust’ to show fans what they have brewing for 2015. Fans of death metal, black metal, thrash and doom who head bang to bands such as At The Gates, Death, Revocation, Skeletonwitch are sure to feel the brutal assault Cryptic Hymn offers in the mosh pit.

Free Download – ‘Revel In Disgust’
Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/cryptic-hymn/revel-in-disgust

Bandcamp – https://cryptichymn.bandcamp.com/releases

“We are proud and very excited to premiere our new single. “Revel In Disgust” is an up front outlook on humanity. The theme of the song is about learning from the negativity one experiences in life and setting yourself aside from it, or against it in effort to rise above it. We think it’s important to address issues that exist in reality, but those issues can also be interpreted through metaphors based on themes of fantasy or science fiction, for example. This is only a taste of things to come as we have big plans for 2015. Be prepared to catch us on the road in the near future! Cheers everyone!” – Cryptic Hymn

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0 NEWS: Canadian Rednecks THEM COUNTY BASTARDZ Premiere New Track ‘The Bastard’ On MetalNationRadio.com

February 9, 2015
by Asher
· Them County Bastardz

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Montreal, QC – February 9, 2015

ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE

For Fans of Godsmack, Alice In Chains, Seether, Hell Yeah, Sevendust, Saliva, Black Label Society, Pantera

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Canadian Rednecks THEM COUNTY BASTARDZ Premiere New Track ‘The Bastard’ On MetalNationRadio.com

New Album ‘Sick Daze’ Due Out Feb 24th via Smokehouse Records

Canadian rednecks THEM COUNTY BASTARDZ have teamed up with Metal Nation Radio for an exclusive song premiere of their new track ‘The Bastard’ from their upcoming album ‘Sick Daze’ due out Feb 24th via Smokehouse Records.

“Bastardz get a bad rep so find one, crack some beers and check this tune out. Cheers to Trev and the rest of your crew at Metal Nation for their support.” comments drummer Jim Kay.

To check out ‘The Bastard’, please visit the following link: http://metalnationradio.ca/county-bastardz-exclusive-song-stream-bastard/

About:

Them County Bastardz keep it simple! They are local dudes from Essex County (an hour south of Windsor/ Detroit area) who are in it to make old school metal with back forty rock and having fun while doing it! Their upcoming debut album ‘Sick Daze’ is due out February 24, 2015 via Smokehouse Records. Produced by Chris Towle and TBC plus mastered by Chuck Carvaalho, ‘Sick Daze’ features seven tracks inspired by true stories and experiences of the band living life in the county, so crack open a beer, get ready to rock out and have a good time.

Fun Fact: The album title Sick Daze refers to when you take a Monday off work because you are still feeling the weekend fun.

Track Listing – Sick Daze:
1. Drive By (4:48)
2. In The County (4:33)
3. Buzz Kill (4:03)
4. It’s Not Metal (0:25)
5. Metal For Mark (5:25)
6. The Bastard (4:23)
7. Rise Up (3:58)
Album Length: 27:38

Album & Live Band Line Up:
Andrew Watson – Vocals
Mike Rennie – Rhythm guitar
Jim Kay – Drums
Tyler Wickham – Bass
Brien Alexander – Lead Guitar

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

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“Country goes metal – One of the more inventive musical acts to hit the local circuit in recent years is Them County Bastardz “T.C.B”, based in Leamington.This screamo quintet combines beer-swilling, redneck swagger with Pantera-like intensity.” – Windsor Star

“Get ready to fist-pump, “Sick Daze,” the new album from the old schoolin’ and good timin’ band, Them County Bastardz, is just what we’ve been looking for…a great metal album, with great technical playing and vocals all wrapped up in a raw, southern fried vibe. Plus, its also a damn good time. With hints of Pantera, Hell Yeah, Godsmack and a healthy heaping of southern rock, Them County Bastardz have made an album that you can throw on, crack a beer and fits pump and head bang too. Hell, if you feel like it, air guitar to the sick guitar solos on tracks like, “Buzzkill” “The Bastard” “Rise Up” and “Drive By.” Just buckle up and enjoy, what in this humble Bro’s opinion, is a damn good album. With a Bro-Metal rating of, 8/10, Them County Bastardz, have a hit on their hands. With a release date of, 2.24.15, go pre-order, “Sick Daze,” and get ready for hell raising, beer drinking, metal glory.” – Bro-Metal