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Brooklyn, NY’s post rock metal band DISPARAGER has teamed up with Blank TV for the premiere of their new acoustic video ‘Gratitude’, the third track off their recently released debut EP ‘Timeless. Ageless’ produced by Jay Maas (Defeater, Bane, H2O, American Nightmare, Polar Bear Club).

“A handful of Disparager songs stemmed from me playing acoustic guitar and grew from there, and acoustic playing is extremely intimate. It’s just you, and a block of wood, no distortion or drums or density of metal orchestration, and the end result is that uniquely human element that you bring to the table. Plus, I love screaming over acoustic guitar, it always gets heads to turn and there’s this stupid yet special “shock value” factor to its naked abrasiveness. ” comments vocalist / guitarist Chris Ahkao.

VIDEO LINK – http://mail.ns2.blanktv.com/index.php/videos/video-premieres/409

In additional news, DISPARAGER will be performing the following show dates in support of their debut EP ‘Timeless, Ageless’.

Show Dates:

June 14 @ Desmond’s Tavern – New York, NY
DESMOND’S TAVERN, 433 Park Ave. South (29th Street)
$10 admission – 21+ w/ID
For further info: www.desmondstavern.net
Bands Performing:
8pm The Stewart Dolly (thestewartdolly.com)
9pm Disparager (facebook.com/Disparager)
10pm Cicada Radio (facebook.com/we.are.cicada.radio)
11pm Jaguar Shark (facebook.com/wearejaguarshark)
12am Big Cheese (facebook.com/pages/Big-Cheese/146994878841974)

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June 26 @ Buzzbin Art & Music Shop – Canton, OH

BUZZBIN ART & MUSIC SHOP, 339 Cleveland Ave NW

For more info: http://buzzbinshop.com

Bands Performing:

Disparager (facebook.com/disparager)

The Ravenna Arsennal (https://www.facebook.com/theravennaarsenal)

Chasing the Riots (https://www.facebook.com/Chasingtheriotsband)

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June 29 @ Mojo13 – Wilmington, DE

MOJO13, 1706 Philadelphia Pike

For more info: http://www.mojothirteen.com/

Disparager

Sovereign (Facebook.com/soverreignbandofficial)

2 TBA

Formed just last year, DISPARAGER has always had the crazy notion that music is art and that art is never a means to an end but an end in itself. As an extension of frontman Chris AhKao regaining his life from personal demons, this debut EP is a testament to that. Bursting with dense rawness and precision while pushing the boundaries of metal with tracks like “At Least I Still Have Bon Iver” – half folk song, half crushing mix of Isis and Slayer – and “Pictures” – a time signature mindfuck the band is proud NOT to call prog rock. The music is meant to showcase a refusal to settle, to compromise, to live any other life than that inspired by unwavering intent, self-expression and integrity.

EP Stream – Timeless, Ageless – https://soundcloud.com/disparager/sets/timeless-ageless-ep

Song Stream – Tuesday Love – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN2J4SgT830

Song Stream – R.I.P. Bill Hicks – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUPEAO0FWbs

“Disparager are from Brooklyn, New York and play metal or hardcore, or post-rock, or whatever you want to call it. Above all else though, Disparager are fucking badass. ” – Pure Grain Audio

[EP Lyrics – Download]

[EP Cover – Download]

EP Track Listing – Timeless, Ageless:
1. Pictures
2. Tuesday Love
3. Gratitude
4. R.I.P. Bill Hicks
5. At Least I Still Have Bon Iver

For more info, please follow the band at these links:

http://disparagermusic.com/

http://www.facebook.com/disparager

http://www.twitter.com/disparagermusic

http://www.instagram.com/disparagermusic

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-disparager/

0 Hunting Zombies Triple Threat! KILL MATILDA @ NXNE June 19 (Toronto – The Hideout) & Hamilton Spring Music Fest June 20 + June 21 w/ Guttermouth( Toronto – Hard Luck Bar)

June 13, 2014
by Asher
· Kill Matilda

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

R.I.Y.L: Hole, The Distillers, The Misfits, The Offspring, Paramore

Tour Dates | KillMatilda.com | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube

Reverbnation | Soundcloud | Instagram | Google +

Buy Links: iTunes | Bandcamp

EPK | Press Photo | Download EP Cover | Download Album Lyrics

Hunting Zombies Triple Threat! KILL MATILDA @ NXNE June 19 (Toronto – The Hideout) & Hamilton Spring Music Fest June 20 + June 21 w/ Guttermouth( Toronto – Hard Luck Bar)

L-R – Marcus Luk (Drums) – Mykel Exner (Bass) – Dusty Exner (Vocals/Guitar) (Photo Credit: Terryis Gane)

It’s a triple threat weekend for punk, zombie, rock n rollers Kill Matilda as the Vancouver, BC exports now residing in Toronto, ON will be performing at NXNE on June 19th at The Hideout in Toronto, followed by Spring Music Fest in Hamilton on June 20th at The Underground to wrap up the pursuit of a zombie free province back in Toronto at Hard Luck Bar on June 21st opening for Guttermouth.

“The zombie plague is worse than we originally anticipated. All survivors must come to the Hideout in Toronto on June 19th or to the Underground in Hamilton June 20th for specialized zombie-killing training courtesy of Kill Matilda. Sweaty rock and roll and lots of beer drinking to follow after the training. Come with us if you want to live.” comments vocalist/guitarist Dusty Exner.

Show Dates:

June 19 – The Hideout – Toronto, ON (NXNE)

June 20 – The Underground – Hamilton, ON (Spring Music Festival)

June 21 – Hard Luck Bar – Toronto, ON w/ Guttermouth, Unbelievers, Black Cat Attack, Skullians, The Cola Heads, Ungrateful Children

Music Video – I Want Revenge – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL465flmhLU

Music Video – Law Abiding Citizen – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV7kLcHcPEU

EP Stream – http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4FivrTDNjqxrUg2TkQz_pg7LyFVyCM85

#Punk#Zombie#Rocknroll - EP Cover - High Res

Track Listing: #Punk#Zombie#RocknRoll

1. Pomegranate
2. I Want Revenge
3. Zombie Apocalypse
4. Law Abiding Citizen
5. PBJ
6. Geisha With A Switchblade (Acoustic)

About:

After a small hiatus due to health issues from a tumor in a carotid artery and an Ectopic pregnancy, Kill Matilda hasn’t let the odds against them stop them from an ass-kicking mission to Punk, Zombie and Rock n’ Roll across Canada.

“I have a guitar, I have a microphone. One week out of my hospital bed, I will meet you onstage.” Dusty Exner (vocalist/guitarist) – A Rocky Start, A Re-commitment – http://trailerparkdusty.wordpress.com/2014/01/23/a-rocky-start-a-recommitment/=

Their latest six song EP/ re-release ‘#Punk#Zombie#RocknRoll‘ features tracks from their 2011 full-length album ‘I Want Revenge’ with an acoustic rendition of ‘Geisha With A Switchblade’ accompanied by a comic book created by vocalist/guitarist Dusty Exner that can be downloaded at http://killmatilda.com/.

Showcasing their energy, power and adrenaline-soaked insanity they are famous for, Kill Matilda is rising to the challenge of zombie management. Specially trained to combat these unruly creatures, Kill Matilda is armed with two incomparable, indestructible, advantageous tools: With their bone-crushing music and front woman Dusty Exner’s famous cookies.

Plans for later this year, the band will be releasing their yet to be titled follow up EP produced by producer extraordinaire Garth Richardson.

“The amazing attention of Garth Richardson! Although this man has produced so many amazing albums and we’re not the only band getting some attention and love, he took the extra steps to personally engineer our new album, which is something he has not done in like, 10 years or something. That makes me feel very, very special.” says KM vocalist/guitarist Dusty Exner.

For more info, please visit these links:

www.KillMatilda.com

http://www.facebook.com/killmatilda/

http://twitter.com/KillMatilda

Music Video – She’s A Killer – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUqS_hbgUDc

Music Video – Fault Lines – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YA0ZI-TkLo

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-kill-matilda-punkzombierocknroll-2014/

0 Decibel Mag Song Premiere EXPAIN ‘Allegiance To Pain’; New Debut Album ‘Just The Tip’ Out June 24th

June 12, 2014
by Asher
· EXPAIN

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

R.I.Y.L. – Thrash/Death/Punk, Black Dahlia Murder, Revocation, Slayer, Metallica, Megadeth, Municipal Waste

EPK | Press Photo | Album Lyrics – Download | Download – Album Cover

Decibel Mag Song Premiere EXPAIN ‘Allegiance To Pain’; New Debut Album ‘Just The Tip’ Out June 24th

L-R- Eric Morrison – Guitar | Daniel Brand – Vocals | Nikko Whitworth – Bass | Ryan Idris – Drums | Pat Peeve – Guitar

Vancouver, BC’s mosh pit architects of tech/prog/thrash/jazz metal EXPAIN (formerly known as The Almighty Excruciating Pain) has teamed up with Decibel Magazine for the song premiere of ‘Allegiance To Pain’, the latest single from the band’s forthcoming debut album ‘Just The Tip’ set to be unleashed on Tuesday, June 24th and now available for pre-order at http://expainband.bandcamp.com. Decibel Magazine also share the band’s video cover of John Lennon’s ‘Imagaine’ EXPAIN style!

“Hey this is Pat Peeve (guitarist) from Expain! Welcome to our world of debauchery! We are stoked for you guys to hear our latest track “Allegiance To Pain”. Sit back and enjoy the ride!”

Decibel Mag song premiere ‘Allegiance To Pain’ link – http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/expain-vancouver-band-acts-like-wise-acres-premieres-new-song-and-eviscerates-classic-tune/

In additional news, the band recently shared with fans a guitar / bass playthrough for their track ‘Aggressions Progression’ at the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3-ynhod1H8

The band is also offering a FREE DOWNLOAD of ‘Aggressions Progression’ via SMNNEWS.com – http://www.smnnews.com/2014/05/28/expain-aggressions-progression-free-exclusive-download-on-smnnews/

Album Teaser – http://youtu.be/9MDYzR5yAOE

Upcoming Show Dates:

July 12 – Funky Winkerbeans – Vancouver, BC w/ The Hallowed Catharsis, Selfist, Riftwalker

[Download Album Lyrics]

[Download Album Cover]

Track Listing:
1. Bacchus
2. Aggressions Progression
3. Phoenix Writhing
4. The King
5. Don’t Worry The Worst Is Yet To Come
6. Idol Worship
7. Allegiance To Pain
8. Manatee
9. Headbang Your Head Off
10. A.T.M.
11. Eating A Beating Heart

Album Credits:
All Songs performed by – Expain
All songs written by – Expain
Produced by – Matthew Roach
Mixed by – Matthew Roach
Available on – CD+Digital

Album + Live lineup:
Daniel Brand – Vocals
Pat Peeve – Guitar
Eric Morrison – Guitar
Nikko Whitworth – Bass
Ryan Idris – Drums

About:

There’s something to be said about technology and its ability to bring musicians together and Vancouver’s Expain has Craigslist to thanks for its birth.

Mixing thrash with jazzier elements and everything in between, the band delivers music that’s energetic, diverse and thoughtful in every sense of the word. “Our music tends to be very melodic and we put a big emphasis on the songwriting, as well as the individual riffs,” says guitarist Eric Morrison.

The band’s debut album, ‘Just the Tip’, plays to its sense of humour, but also represents the beginning of a musical journey that’s not bound to stop or slow down any time soon. Writing about everything from overcoming adversity to partying hard, living in an ever-changing city and the state of today’s society as a whole, Expain has captured its true identity on record.

As Morrison explains, “We go through many different concepts on this album but I think throughout all of it there is an attempt to stay hopeful and make something positive out of difficult or unpleasant situations.”

Shared stage with:
Suffocation, Archspire, Powerman 5000, Nylithia, West Of Hell, Unleash The Archers, Mortillery, Into Eternity, Thor

Tours & Festivals:
2014 – Western Canadian Tour (BC/AB)
2013 – Western Canadian Tour (BC/AB)
2013/ 2014 – Armstrong Metal Fest
2013 – Medicine Hat Metal Fest

“Hold on to your balls, for Expain could be positioned as Canada’s next great metal export. Evidently going by their ferociously captivating debut album ‘Just The Tip’, the quintet slap together a masochistic mixture of blazing riffs, supersonic drumming, sexy solo’s and vocals so brutal it would make your last hangover as weak as Justin Bieber banging one out. Come on they mix jazz elements, that surely has to receive numerous acknowledgements, but also through the various sounds and lyric topics employed, this album is a party on it’s own” – Global Metal Apocalypse

“a band built on displaying technical skills behind the instruments. A heavy and potent mixture of thrash and jazz metal, Vancouver, Canada’s Expain is hoping to become a staple in a genre built on technical skill and speed” – Under The Gun Review

“a perfect blend of the technical and melodic, combining together to create a sound that is incredibly unique and forthright. I have listened to the album several times now, and each time I find myself enjoying some new dimension to the sound, or some new aspect of the music. It just keeps getting better.” – Vancouver Metal

“In my metal induced coma, I am inclined to say this band should not be sniffed at or trifled with, they are some serious thrash metal impresarios… For Fans Of: Uber thrash with a touch of jazz.” – All About The Rock

“Wildly diverse band that combines elements of thrash, punk, tech metal and even some jazz with an off-the-wall comedic streak.” Prog NW Metal Zone

“It’s one of the finest independently released albums I’ve ever heard in my life. From the short intro track ‘Bacchus’ all the way to the perfect closer in ‘Eating A Beating Heart,’ there’s so many quality thrashers on the disc. ‘The King’ is a personal favorite of mine as the musicianship is ridiculously tight. ‘Aggressions Progressions’ has an absolutely beautiful dueling solo section and ‘Manatee’ has a sick bass solo. Overall it’s 11 tracks of pure thrash mayhem” – Broken Neck Radio

“The band comes racing out of the gate with three dementedly heavy fist-pumpers….a promising metal act that is well worth a listen.” – Discorder (E.P.E.P Review)

“a strong mixture of early Thrash and Crossover Thrash concepts, blending them with a Melodic Death Metal sound, and plenty of energetic aggression.” – Apochs Metal Review (E.P.E.P Review)

“Don’t leave your children alone with The Almighty Excruciating Pain” – Metal Sucks (E.P.E.P Review)

For more info, please visit the following links:

https://www.facebook.com/Expainmetal

https://soundcloud.com/expmetal

Album Pre-Order – https://expainband.bandcamp.com/

EPK – https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-expain-just-the-tip-2014/

0 BLACKTOOTH ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: SHOW LISTINGS:

June 12, 2014
by Asher
· Blacktooth Entertainment

BlacktoothEntertainment.com | Facebook

BLACKTOOTH ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: SHOW LISTINGS:

*FREE* SHOTGUN CURE / ETERNAL JUDGMENT / OLD JAMES / BLACK ABSINTHE -JUNE 14

Blacktooth Entertainment & Heavy Mentality Proudly Present:

Saturday June 14th @ Smiling Buddha – 961 College St. W.
FREE / 9:00PM / 19+ (Heavy Mentality ♠ Free Concert Series)

SHOTGUN CURE
www.facebook.com/shotguncure

ETERNAL JUDGMENT (Quebec)
www.facebook.com/eternaljudgmentmetal

OLD JAMES

BLACK ABSINTHE
www.facebook.com/blackabsintheband

***Blacktooth Entertainment’s HEAVY MENTALITY is a series of FREE heavy metal concerts and events. With the goal of syndicating and strengthening the Toronto metal scene, HEAVY MENTALITY will showcase underground metal bands from all reaches. Please note that a ‘pay what you can’ donation collection will be in place if you would like to further support the bands.***

Group: HEAVY MENTALITY – TORONTO’S FREE METAL CONCERT SERIES
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www.heavymentality.com
www.blacktoothentertainment.com

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GUTTERMOUTH w/ UNBELIEVERS / BLACK CAT ATTACK / SKULLIANS + MORE! – JUNE 21

Travis Porter, People Put Out Productions & Blacktooth Entertainment present:

GUTTERMOUTH LIVE @ HARD LUCK
Saturday June 21, 2014 @ Hard Luck Bar ♠ 772 Dundas St. W.
7:30 / $15 adv @ ticketweb / 19+

Guttermouth 12:40
Unbelievers 11:55
Black Cat Attack 11:10
Skullians 10:30
The Cola Heads 9:50
Ungrateful Children 9:10
Kill Matilda 8:30

adv tix $15 advance @ Ticketfly:
www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/599357?utm_medium=bks
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www.facebook.com/HardLuckBar
www.facebook.com/peopleputout
www.facebook.com/blacktoothentertainment

0 BLACKWIDOW PROMOTIONS PRESENTS: SHOW LISTINGS:

June 12, 2014
by Asher
· BLACKWIDOW PROMOTIONS PRESENTS: SHOW LISTINGS:

BlackwidowPromotions.com | Facebook

BLACKWIDOW PROMOTIONS PRESENTS: SHOW LISTINGS:

THURSDAY JUNE 26

HAVOK
https://www.facebook.com/HavokOfficial
(Thrash Metal, USA, Candlelight Records)

WRETCHED
https://www.facebook.com/wretchednc
(USA Metal, Victory Records)

…FROM THE DEEP
https://www.facebook.com/fromthedeepmetal
(Ottawa Death Metal)

WORLD WAR 4
https://www.facebook.com/worldwar4thrash
(Ottawa Thrash Metal)

Mavericks/ 221 Rideau / 19+ / 7pm / $15

General admission tickets NOW on sale at Vertigo Records and online here:

BUY TICKETS

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FRIDAY JUNE 27

ANCIIENTS
https://www.facebook.com/ANCIIENTSRIFFS
(Juno nominated Stoner/Prog Metal, Season of Mist Records)

BLACK COBRA
https://www.facebook.com/blackcobramusic
(San Fran Rock, Southern Lord Records)

BLACK WIZARD
https://www.facebook.com/blackwizardband
(Vancouver Psychodelic Rock)

COLLIDER

MUFFLER CRUNCH

Mavericks/ 221 Rideau / 19+ / 7pm / $15

General admission tickets NOW on sale at Vertigo Records and online here:

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THURSDAY JULY 3RD

AGALLOCH
https://www.facebook.com/AgallochOfficial
(Seattle Progressive Black Metal, Profound Lore Records)

JEX THOT
https://www.facebook.com/JexThoth
(USA, Female Fronted Doom/Stoner Metal)

MUSK OX
muskoxofficial.bandcamp.com
(Ottawa Progressive Metal)

Mavericks/ 221 Rideau / 19+ / 7pm / $20

General admission tickets NOW on sale at Vertigo Records and online here:

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SATURDAY AUGUST 2ND

THE AGONIST
https://www.facebook.com/TheAgonistOfficial
(Metal, Century Media Records)

THE CATALYST
https://www.facebook.com/TheCatalystMTL
(Montreal Thrash/Death Metal)

MY SHADOW
https://www.facebook.com/myshadowofficial
(Melodic Death Metal)

ACCURSED CREATION
https://www.facebook.com/AccursedCreation
(Death Metal)

OBYRNE
https://www.facebook.com/obyrneofficial
(Melodic Death Metal)

Mavericks/ 221 Rideau / 19+ / 7pm / $13

General admission tickets NOW on sale at Vertigo Records and online here:

BUY TICKETS

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SUNDAY AUGUST 10

NEKROGOBLIKON
https://www.facebook.com/nekrogoblikon
(Goblin Metal from L.A. s)

SWASHBUCKLE
https://www.facebook.com/SwashbuckleBand
(Pirate Metal, Nuclear Blast Records)

RAINBOWDRAGONEYES
https://www.facebook.com/Rainbowdragoneyes
(Extreme Chiptune Dance Metal)

PATRON SAINT OF PLAGUES

Mavericks/ 221 Rideau / 19+ / 7pm / $13

General admission tickets NOW on sale at Vertigo Records and online here:

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10

SONATA ARCTICA
https://www.facebook.com/sonataarctica
(Finnish Power Metal / Nuclear Blast Records)

DELAIN
https://www.facebook.com/delainmusic
(Dutch Gothic Metal, Napalm Records/Roadrunner)

XANDRIA
https://www.facebook.com/xandriaofficial
(German Symphonic Metal, Napalm Records)

Mavericks/ 221 Rideau / 19+ / 7pm / $30

VIP tickets are exclusively sold on www.enterthevault.com

General admission tickets NOW on sale at Vertigo Records and online here:

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24

THE ANGRY SAMOANS
www.angrysamoans.com
(L.A. First Wave of Punk)

SKULLIANS
https://www.facebook.com/Skullians
(Toronto Punk)

ZEX
https://www.facebook.com/zexzexzexofficial
(Ottawa Punk)

BLOODNAIL
http://bloodnail.bandcamp.com/
(Ottawa Hardcore Punk)

House of Targ / 1077 Bank Street / 19+ / 9pm / $13

General admission tickets NOW on sale at Vertigo Records and online here:

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MONDAY OCTOBER 13

BLAZE BAYLEY
(EX-Iron Maiden Singer)
https://www.facebook.com/officialblazebayley

SHOCK
https://www.facebook.com/shockmetal

JOE THRASHER
https://www.facebook.com/joethrasher

RUSTED
https://www.facebook.com/rustedrock

Mavericks/ 221 Rideau / 19+ / 7pm / $20

General admission tickets NOW on sale here:

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SATURDAY JANUARY 10

DARK TRANQUILLITY
(Gothenburg Melodic Death Metal, Century Media Records)
https://www.facebook.com/dtofficial

INSOMNIUM
(Finland, Melodic Death Metal, Century Media Records)
https://www.facebook.com/insomniumofficial

+ more TBA
(if your Ottawa band is interested in playing email lacunabliss@hotmail.com)