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0 Out Now! ‘Blood, Booze, And Gasoline’, New EP From Toronto’s Street Punk Thrash THE ROUGH BOYS
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Out Now! ‘Blood, Booze, And Gasoline’, New EP From Toronto’s Street Punk Thrash THE ROUGH BOYS
L-R – Marky Zapata (Guitars), Tommy Gervais (Bass/Vox), Sammy Greenland (Drums) – Photo Credit – Grace Cavarra
It’s summer time and there’s nothing better to do than join Toronto, ON’s badass street punks The Rough Boys and their ‘Blood, Booze and Gasoline’ EP, out today on July 22nd and available for $6.66 dollars at the following bandcamp link: https://theroughboys1.bandcamp.com/album/blood-booze-and-gasoline-ep
plus EP stream at https://soundcloud.com/the-rough-boys/sets/blood-booze-and-gasoline
“Alright fuckers here it is…after months of brutal waiting…here’s the Blood, Booze and Gasoline EP for ya…thx to everyone involved. Enjoy…Play LOUD. ” comments vocalist/bassist Tom Gervais.
Track Listing: The Rough Boys – Blood, Booze and Gasoline
1. Before The Devil Knows I’m Dead (2:27)
2. Hogtown (3:57)
3. Blood, Booze and Gasoline (3:05)
4. May Two Four (3:11)
Total Time: 12:42
Taking their name from a Neil Young lyric – ‘All those rough boys, playin’ that rock and roll’, this four track ripper full of aggression and emotion is the follow up to 2012′s Speed and 2011′s Spithead sure to leave you in both shock and awe while forcing you to press ‘Play’ again and again. Sharing the stage with bands like Cauldron, Fuck The Facts, Axxion, Midnight Malice, Adrenechrome, Saigon Hookers to name a few, THE ROUGH BOYS don’t hold back on their brass knuckle punch to the face and showing fans a rocking booze fueled good time.
Videos:
Music Video ‘Born To Rock’ off Speed EP (2012) – http://youtu.be/vKwZP8wxVns
Music Video for title track off ‘Spithead’ EP (2011) – http://youtu.be/x0ZD8AZpNPE
For more info, please visit the following links:
http://theroughboys1.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Rough-Boys/126390394750
http://twitter.com/TheRoughBoys
https://www.youtube.com/TheRoughBoys
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“A collision of soul-scorching hard rock with speed-fueled thrash metal. This is music that’s loud, dirty, raw, and played at a breakneck pace. Just think Motorhead crashing head-on with Slayer.”- Exclaim Magazine
“The minute I pushed play and the first song Before The Devil Knows I’m Dead started… the very first thing that came to my mind was the southern hillbilly Thrash Rockin sound of the awesome opening song of Nashville Pussy‘s High As Hell album Struttin’ Cock… it has the same sense of party rockin’ the same nonchalence, i’m going to borrow the words that the greatLester Bangs once used to describe The Guess Who… ¨They have the courage to be drunken baffoons which makes them poetic¨ and that just describes these guys so well!!! ” The Blood Shed
“Hide your daughters, hide your wives, The Rough Boys are coming to town and they aren’t discreet!”” – Uysfaber.com
“…great sounding mixture of thrash and punk rock and if you are a fan of those musical genres, you should check out this band.”- Extreme Underground Music Zine
Track Listing: The Rough Boys – Blood, Booze and Gasoline
1. Before The Devil Knows I’m Dead (2:27)
2. Hogtown (3:57)
3. Blood, Booze and Gasoline (3:05)
4. May Two Four (3:11)
Total Time: 12:42
EP Credits:
• All songs performed by:
– Tom Gervais(Bass/Vox)
– Jack Cerre(Rhythm Guitar/Solo on track 1.)
– Mark Zapata(Solos)
– Sam Greenland(Drums)
– Jared Verlage, Dominic Whela, Jack Cerre, Sam Greenland, Mark Zapata, Tom Gervais(Gang Vocals)
• All songs written by: Tom Gervais/Sam Greenland
• Produced by: The Rough Boys
• Mixed by: Ryan Cox @ D.A.R.C. Productions
• Mastered by: Chuck Carvalho at Joao Carvalho Mastering
• CD Cover, Album Artwork: Clown Baby
Album Band Line Up:
– Tom Gervais(Bass/Vox)
– Jack Cerre(Rhythm Guitar/Solo on track 1.)
– Mark Zapata(Solos)
– Sam Greenland(Drums)
Live Band Line Up:
-Tom Gervais(Bass/Vox)
-Mark Zapata(Guitars)
-Sam Greenland(Drums)
Discography
2012 – Speed (EP) – https://soundcloud.com/the-rough-boys-1/sets/speed-ep
2011 – Spithead (EP)
2010 – Showin’ Teeth (Demo)
0 Out Now! Free Download Death Doom NORILSK EP ‘Japetus’ + Limited Edition CD w/ Voivod Cover
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Out Now! Free Download Death Doom NORILSK EP ‘Japetus’ + Limited Edition CD w/ Voivod Cover
L-R – Nick Richer (Drums and Backup Vocals ) – Nicolas Miquelon (Bass, Guitar and Vocals) – Photo Credit: Nick Richer
Gatineau, QC death, doom and sludge duo NORILSK consisting of Nicolas Miquelon (Damnus, The Great Russian Empire, ex-Kintra) and Nick Richer (Damnus, Doll, Outrage AD) are proud to announce the release of their debut EP ‘Japetus’, out today on July 22nd, which is available digitally as a pay what you want plus physically on limited edition CDs (only 100 printed).
Nicolas Miquelon (Bass, Guitar and Vocals) comments:
“Releasing the first EP of a new band always feels great; and it is particularly true with this one. Coming from a region where doom is slowly blooming on the metal horizon, Norilsk is for us like a different kind of seed springing out of the underground. Reactions to the songs have been very positive and we couldn’t be happier about the comments we received thus far.
From the huge sound to the clean layout and the simple vinyl looking packaging, we decided to press a very limited number of CDs, 100 to be precise, while making the digital version available on a pay-what-you-want basis. As records collectors, we like to think, aside from the quantity, that the exclusive Voivod cover gives the CD a rareness quality for fans to enjoy.
From the dramatic black and white 19th-Century photo of an ice shove in the port of Montreal to the duality of languages (French / English) and the frontier city where this band comes from (Gatineau QC / Ottawa ON), the whole EP has an underlying layer of contrasts under its weighty doom embrace.
Japetus is a good representation of what Norilsk is about: slow minimalistic death-doom metal with a few unorthodox elements, tainted in sludge. It doesn’t get any closer to what the future holds for this band—and like a harbinger of things to come, there are strong links between this CD and the upcoming full length.”
To get your FREE digital download plus order your limited edition copy of 1 of the 100 CDs printed, please visit the following link: http://norilskdoom.bandcamp.com/album/japetus
Track Listing: Japetus
1 – Japetus (08:14)
2 – Negatron (05:43)
3 – Potsdam Glo (05:43)
EP Length: 19:41
About:
Named after Siberia’s most northern city, NORILSK draws their inspirations and themes from Northern identity, isolation, and world demise. Incorporating elements of sludge and post-metal along with influences from doom-death metal bands such as Thergothon, Saturnus, and early My Dying Bride, the band is sharing with metal fans a taste of what’s to come in their debut EP ‘Japetus’.
Presented in a very limited CD edition and digital format, the ‘Japetus’ EP is both an introduction to the band and a teaser to future recordings. Clocking just under 20-minutes, the EP includes the title track ‘Japetus’, which will be on the band’s later planned full length album and also features one alternate version of ‘Potsdam Glo’along with a cover of Voivod‘s song ‘Negatron’, which is exclusively available on the CD.
For more info, please visit the following links:
http://www.facebook.com/NorilskDoom
http://www.reverbnation.com/norilsk
http://norilskdoom.bandcamp.com
0 Bohemian Circus, The New Jacobin Club Streaming New Track ‘Champagne Ivy’ + Declares Release Of New Album ‘Soldiers Of The Mark’ Out Sept. 2nd
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Bohemian Circus, The New Jacobin Club Streaming New Track ‘Champagne Ivy’ + Declares Release Of New Album ‘Soldiers Of The Mark’ Out Sept. 2nd
(Clockwise starting from the top right)
The Horde – vocals/guitar , Mistress Nagini – backing vocals/keyboard, The Ruin – bass, The Luminous – cello, Rat King – drums, Posion Candi – Vocals/theremin/percussion
Photo credit: Kathryn Trembach
Six piece punk rock cabaret, The New Jacobin Club, are a must see, bucket list band. Their unbelievable gothic freak show performance, theatrical storylines, and multi-instrumentals (cello, theremin, keyboard, etc.) are a rare occurrence for the flat lands of Saskatchewan. They are not a stranger to the Canadian Music scene as they have been a staple for nearly 20 years. With plans to release their ninth album titled ‘Soldiers of the Mark’, NJC have been keeping tabs on their progress.
The official release date for ‘Soldiers of the Mark’ is September 2, 2014 with the band now streaming the first single ‘Champagne Ivy’ at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8blkV_xMdI
“This album represents for us a benchmark of maturity and collaboration. “Champagne Ivy” was the first song I started working on after we finished our “Acts of Treason” tour in 2010 and it’s a blast to hear how the band’s newest members 5 years ago have today become such an integral part of the NJC sound and style. Luminous and Candi both shine on this track with the electric cello leads and rich backing vocals. It’s the colourful and elegant live sound we’ve been working on for 4 years finally captured it in the studio. It’s also one of the 3 free songs we’re giving away to new fans joining our online community! You can sign up right at newjacobinclub.com.” comments The Horde
The album will be for sale through Itunes, and can be pre-order via the bands bandcamp and website www.newjacobinclub.com
In addition, NJC are offering fans a very special and limited edition ‘Soldiers of The Mark’ hardcover coffee-table format lyric book with the release of the album. It will be a joint effort with Calgary, AB based RunRabbit Entertainment. RunRabbit is notable for their independent short films (“Lilith” premiered at the 2013 Calgary Horrorcon and featured music by the New Jacobin Club prominently in the soundtrack) as well as their dark and provocatively themed photography. The book will contain not only the complete lyrics to the album, but an introduction, brief commentary written by band members and entourage, and full album credits. Contributing visual artists include Jess Thamnos (responsible for the iconic and menacing album cover ), Kathryn Trembach (band photographer) and Candice Grosenick (graphic artist behind the band’s concert posters and merchandise).
First editions of the book will be available by pre-order only and will include a special digital album download featuring the regular 10 song album plus 8 more bonus tracks. The deluxe 18 track version of the album will only be available directly from newjacobinclub.com and with the limited edition book.
Soldiers of the Mark – 2014 – Track listing:
Album Length: 38:15
Tour Dates
Sept 5 – Calgary @ Dickens
Sept 12 – Saskatoon @ Amigos
Oct 25 – Regina @ German Club Concordia
More dates to be announced
For more information, please visit the following links:
www.facebook.com/newjacobinclub
www.twitter.com/newjacobinclub
EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-the-new-jacobin-club-soldiers-of-the-mark-2014/
Biography:
Outcasts among wise men and fools alike, the New Jacobin Club is a fiendish group of musicians, poets, painters and performance artists who have been entertaining and provoking since the mid 1990’s. Combining seedy bohemian stage theatrics with bombastic art rock anthems has given the long lived ensemble a shocking and original edge that has attracted as much heated controversy as it has fiercely loyal fans.
Beginning as a power trio based in the Western Canadian city of Saskatoon, the New Jacobin Club signed to U.S. indie label Transparent Records in 1998 and released “A Lesson in Mortality”. In 2003 “Retake the Throne,” their second full length album, became a minor Canadian college radio hit, creeping on to the national top 100 chart by the year’s end. By 2009, the NJC had become infamous for their provocative live show featuring unsettling freakshow stunts and what would become signature pyro tricks such as “exploding” cymbals and lighting microphone stands on fire. They released the epic gothic rock-opera “This Treason” the following year accompanied with “Inside the Cannibal Circus,” a DVD complete with concept video, live concert and candid documentary style footage. The double disc set was met with even more college radio success and sparked strong opinions from critics in Canada and worldwide.
The group is led by founding father and roaring frontman Xerxes Praetorius Horde (“The Horde” to his allies), singing opposite Poison Candi (theremin, percussion, vocals) and backed by The Luminous (electric cello),The Ruin (bass), The Rat King (drums) and Mistress Nagini (backing vocals, synth) . On stage the band is often joined by a colorful cast of collaboraters including performance artists Firecrotch Jones, Raunchy Rabies, Rima the Birdgirl, and drummer/programmer Eclipse.
Described as “Fiery and imposing while still retaining a degree of intelligence and fore-thought” (Exclaim! Canada’s independent music authority), “Energizing and engaging” (PureGrain Audio, USA) and “a gloriously black exercise in dark psychedelia” (BCFM Sunday Rock Show Review, UK), the New Jacobin Club never tire of dancing on genre boundaries with nods to classic goth, 70’s rock, power metal, blues, somber folk and even a hint of danceable industrial funk. The NJC has shared the stage with KMFDM, Voltaire, the Groovie Ghoulies, Nashville Pussy, the Nekromantix and countless others. Their signature vocal hooks and riffs have propelled them onto local and national Canadian independant radio charts, several movie soundtracks and even their own cable televised acoustic special.
Now in 2014, the band returns with their next shocker ‘Soldiers of The Mark’ due out on September 2nd as a self-release sure to make your ears cringe with its ten tracks of insanity. Along with this release, NJC are offering fans a very special and limited edition “Soldiers of the Mark” hardcover coffee-table format lyric book. It will be a joint effort with Calgary, AB based RunRabbit Entertainment. RunRabbit is notable for their independent short films (“Lilith” premiered at the 2013 Calgary Horrorcon and featured music by the New Jacobin Club prominently in the soundtrack) as well as their dark and provocatively themed photography. The book will contain not only the complete lyrics to the album, but an introduction, brief commentary written by band members and entourage, and full album credits. Contributing visual artists include Jess Thamnos (responsible for the iconic and menacing album cover ), Kathryn Trembach (band photographer) and Candice Grosenick (graphic artist behind the band’s concert posters and merchandise).
First editions of the book will be available by pre-order only and will include a special digital album download featuring the regular 10 song album plus 8 more bonus tracks. The deluxe 18 track version of the album will only be available directly from newjacobinclub.com and with the limited edition book.
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The New Jacobin Club – Soldier of the Mark (2014)
RIYL (Recommended If You Like) = Misfits, Danzig, Horrorpops, AFI, Creepshow
Release Date: September 2, 2014
Label: Manticore Music Group
Distribution: (coming soon)
UPC Code #: 829982154668
Available on: CD Baby, Bandcamp, iTunes, NewJacobinClub.com
“Fiery and imposing while still retaining a degree of intelligence and fore-thought.” – Exclaim!
“Energizing and engaging!” – Pure Grain Audio
“a gloriously black exercise in dark psychedelia” – The BCFM Sunday Rock Show Review (UK)
“Worthy of a listen, if only to fuel your desire to see their amazing live show, which may change the way you see music forever.” BC Musician
“…a patchwork of Frankenstein of diverse influences, dueling guitars, enormous synths, pounding drums and bass, and most important, what really sets it apart – incredible musicianship.” – Planet S Mag
“…staright out of the Glenn Danzig (Misfits era) tradition – though much more engaging than Danzig ever was… If you ever wondered what Gwar’s interpretation of The Rocky Horror Picture Show might be like, The New Jacobin Club has your answer.” – Harvest Moon Music
“Romps with a breath that is vibrant and refreshing…wonderfully flamboyant, theatrical and wicked.” – Ring Master Review
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Track Listing: Soldiers of The Mark – 2014
1. A Grey Day to Die (3:53)
2. Angel MMXIV (2:48)
3. Champagne (4:00)
4. Garthim (3:58)
5. Into The Fire (5:26)
6. My Smile (2:47)
7. Parade of Innocents (4:41)
8. Return To Eden (2:46)
9. Seal of Metatron (3:50)
10. The Mark (4:02)
Album Length: 38:15
Album Credits: (Studio and live line up)
The Horde – vocals/guitar
Mistress Nagini – backing vocals/keyboard
The Ruin – bass
The Luminous – cello
Rat King – drums
Posion Candi – Vocals/theremin/percussion
*Guest cvocals on “Into The Fire” by Rob Corpse Eater from Bob & Rob’s Corpse Eating Service
Engineered & Produced by: Matthew Facca
Mastered by: Noah Mintz (Billy Talent, Birthday Massacre, Broken Social Scene)
Photo credit: Kathryn Trembach
Album artwork: Jesse Thamnos (RunRabbit Entertainment)
Discography:
2012 – Left Behind EP
2010 – This Treason/Inside The Cannibal Circus CD/DVD
2008 – The Final Entertainment Show EP
2008 – The Filthy & the Righteous (CD compilation album)
2006 – Wicked City
2003 – Retake The Throne
2001 – The New Jacobin Club
1999 – A Lesson in Mortality EP
Shared Stage w/:
KMFDM, Voltaire, The Groovie Ghoulies, Nashville Pussy, The Nekromantix
2014 – Terminus Festival Calgary (Kick-Off Night feature performer)
2013 – “Birth of Squid Lord” Concept Show/Western Canadian Tour
2012 – Left Behind Western Canadian Tour
2011 – “Moral Adverntureres” Concept Show – SK Halloween Tour
2010 – “Acts of Treason and Poor Taste”(Concept Show) – Western Canadian Tour
2009 – “The Cannibal Circus Roadshow” (Concept Show) Western Canadian Tour
2008 – “The Final Entertainment Show” – Western Canadian Tour
2007 – “Wicked Tour” Part 2 – Western Canadian Tour
2006 – “Wicked Tour” Part 1 – Western Canadian Tour
2002 – Freedom Fest – “Extreme Sports” Tournament
2002 – “The New Jacobin Club” – Western Canadian Tour
1999 – A Lesson in Mortality – Western Canadian Tour
2010 – “Dungeon Crawl” – Independent, Canada – Added to Soundtrack – “Retake the Throne” & “City of Thieves”
2006 – “Skeleton Key” Darkstone Entertainment USA – Added to Soundtrack – “Rats in the Walls (non-album mix)
Videography:
2012 – My Smile (from “Left Behind”)
2010 – This Treason (from “This Treason”)
2006 – The Creeping Flesh (from “Wicked City”)
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0 PSYCHOSTICK Performing @ Dirt Fest 2014 (Birch Run, MI) + Tour Dates: The Blood, Guts, and Sprinkles Tour w/ One Eyed Doll, Wild Throne
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PSYCHOSTICK Performing @ Dirt Fest 2014 (Birch Run, MI) + Tour Dates: The Blood, Guts, and Sprinkles Tour w/ One Eyed Doll, Wild Throne
Hitting the road for three weeks this coming August for their ‘The Blood, Guts, and Sprinkles Tour’ w/ One Eyed Doll and Wild Throne, Psychostick are proud to announce prior to the tour, they will performing once again at this year’s Dirt Fest in Birch Run, MI on August 9th alongside bands Killswitch Engage, Sid of Slipknot, Powerman 5000, Nonpoint, Battlecross, Hed P.E., Chimaira, Tantric and more! The band will be premiering upcoming material at the fest and on the tour from their forthcoming fan funded album to follow up 2011’s comedic adventure ‘Space Vampires VS Zombie Dinosaurs in 3-D’.
Guitarist Josh ‘The J’ Key comments: “I can’t wait to play Dirtfest again. It’s a well-run festival that is always a ridiculous amount of fun!”
Aug 9 – Dirt-Fest – Birch Run Expo Center – Birch Run, MI w/ Killswitch Engage, Sid of Slipknot, Powerman 5000, Nonpoint, Battlecross, Hed P.E., Chimaira, Tantric and more!
For more info – http://dirtfest.com/
Reading Rainbow Cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxBBjUakSeA
‘Obey The Beard’ – http://youtu.be/q0kSuZFOwFE
![obey the beard by psychostick [official] beard song](https://ssl.fbridgecdn.net/users_files/43/57443/videos/video_medium_obey_the_beard_by_psychostick_official_beard_song.jpg?1403630014)
‘Dogs Like Socks’ – http://youtu.be/swmuqGWgZCc (viral hit for dogs that like socks)
‘Sadface Emoticon’ – http://youtu.be/ZsqZl3VqoM4 (video for social media whiners)
‘Boobs’ – http://youtu.be/dcYlytyuKsc (title says it all)
‘Beer’ – http://youtu.be/O-jOEAufDQ4 – over 5 million views (we all love the beer!)
‘Girl Directions‘ – http://youtu.be/U5_HhqcbF_0 (sometimes she gets us lost, but not all the time)
About:
Harnessing their crazy sense of humor and love of all things metal, vocalist Rob “Rawrb” Kersey and guitarist Josh “The J” Key joined forces with drummer Alex “Shmalex” Dontre and bassist Matty J “Moose” to create Pyschostick, a band they’ve coined as humorcore. With hilarious lyrics, heavy riffs, notorious stage antics and high-energy performances, the band has caused millions of laughs around the world and hundreds of mosh pits across the US, often simultaneously, since its birth in Phoenix, AZ in 2000.
Almost 100 percent do-it-yourself, Psychostick never strays from its signature sound, a combination of heavy music that Chimaira, Machine Head, and Hatebreed would be proud of, and wit and humor that would make Tenacious D and Weird Al Yankovic holler with laughter.
With three full-length albums behind them – “We Couldn’t Think of a Title,” “Sandwich,” and their holiday album, “The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride” – the band released their latest record, “Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D,” in 2011, following it up with a tour with Mushroomhead to add to their total count of 21 nationwide tours that have hit 47 states.
After a successful 2013 that saw these touring ninja warriors hit the road for multiple shows on the ‘Our Tour Can Beat Up Your Tour’, ‘Blow Your Fingers Off’ summer tour, their late summer dates with American Head Charge plus appearances at summer fests that included Rockapalooza, A2 Fest, Breast Fest Biker Bash, and Dirtfest. The band finally took a break in last months of the year and held a successful crowd funding campaign (thank you videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSeQHqMCfJI), where they are now currently in studio recording their follow up to 2011’s ‘Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs In 3D’.
For more info, music and tour dates, please visit the following links:
http://www.facebook.com/psychostick
http://www.twitter.com/psychostick
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