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0 Music Legends – Insurrection Interview 2013 Vocalist Stef Jomphe
0 Dissension #1 – Canadian College Radio Loud Chart
| !earshot The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, November 5, 2013 |
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| Other charts: Top 50 Electronic Hip Hop International Jazz Loud Folk/Roots/Blues Reporters: !earshot | CFMH CFOU CFRU CFUV CHRW CHUO CHYZ CILU CJAM CJLO CJSR CJSWCJUM CKUT CKXU CSCR |
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| TW | LW | Artist | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Dissension   |
Of Time And Chronic Disease | Blk Coq Musik |
| 2 | 4 | Death Angel | The Dream Calls For Blood | Nuclear Blast  |
| 3 | 1 | TV Freaks |
Two | Schizophrenic |
| 4 | — | Fuzz | Fuzz | In The Red |
| 5 | 8 | The Creepshow |
Life After Death | Stomp |
| 6 | 3 | Chron Goblin |
Life For The Living | Self-Released |
| 7 | — | Protest The Hero |
Volition | Razor & Tie |
| 8 | 9 | Motorhead | Aftershock | UDR/Motorhead |
| 9 | — | Yamantaka // Sonic Titan |
Uzu | Paper Bag |
| 10 | re | HSY |
HSY | Buzz |
| re = re-entry to chart | ||||
0 Goetia Metal – Insurrection – Prototype
0 The Province – Tribune releases Tales; plays Blank-Fest II
0 Kosher Metal’s Top 25 Albums Of 2013 – #22. Dissension – Of Time And Chronic Disease, #18. Death Toll Rising – Infection Legacy, #17. Tribune – Tales
0 DeadRhetoric – Tribune – “From Funeral To Funeral” Exclusive Song Stream
0 Yell Magazine – LUCID SKIES DROP THE SAVAGE NEW TRACK, “SHOTGUN MOUTHWASH”
0 Psychostick Launch Indiegogo Fan Funding Campaign; Premiere New Music Video ‘Obey The Beard’ + Free Song Download To Donors
ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE
Tour Dates | Psychostick.com | Facebook | Youtube | Reverbnation | Twitter | Soundcloud
Buy Links: Psychostick Store | Bandcamp | iTunes
Psychostick Launch Indiegogo Fan Funding Campaign; Premiere New Music Video ‘Obey The Beard’ + Free Song Download To Donors
Campaign Donors Receive Free Download of ‘Obey The Beard’
L-R – Alex “Shmalex” Dontre – Drums | Josh “The J” Key – Guitar | Rob “Rawrb” Kersey – Vocals | Matty J “Moose” – Bass
Comedy rockers Psychostick have launched a fan funding campaign to raise money to record a new album and complete construction on their recording studio. The campaign, which is taking place at Indiegogo.com is now live and will run till December 5th. (Go towww.indiegogo.com/projects/new-psychostick-album-and-recording-studio/x/4100572.)
As part of the kick-off, the band is premiering a video for their brand new song, “Obey The Beard” on the IndieGoGo campaign page, which is linked after viewing the promo video. Fans who contribute to the fund raising efforts will score a free MP3 of the song and other cool stuff for helping the band finance their next album and the completion of their recording studio.
Says Psychostick guitarist Josh Key: “This fundraiser is not just for a new album, but so much more! We’re building a sweet studio; we want to put out new music and videos on a regular basis, so that fans don’t have to wait through long dry spells between albums to hear something new from us. This fundraiser will enable us to make that happen.” Vocalist Rob Kersey concurs, saying, “Having our own studio and the ability to record songs right away will be a huge dream come true for us. We literally have around a hundred or so song ideas that often get put on the back burner, but with this sweet setup we can finally become that recording machine we’ve always wanted to be. This fundraiser along with our amazing fans can help us fuel this machine for more brutal laughs in the years to come.”
Psychostick also plans to release several promotional videos during the course of the Indiegogo campaign, and contributors will also be privy to additional private videos once the album recording process gets underway. Like other fan funding efforts, Psychostick is planning a number of incentive tiers as part of the campaign. Among the items being offered are things such as: a signed CD, custom ringtone recorded by the band, exclusive t-shirt, custom kick drum head, guest list for life, cameo in a Psychostick video, and everything and the (literal) kitchen sink.
Usually touring ninja warriors, the band, just off of their “Blow Your Fingers Off” summer tour and their late summer dates with American Head Charge, will be sticking close to home as work on the new album kicks off. Tour stops over the summer also included Rockapalooza, A2 Fest, Breast Fest Biker Bash, and Dirtfest. In July, they released their latest music video for the song “Sadface Emoticon” (http://youtu.be/ZsqZl3VqoM4), and which followed their video for “Dogs Like Socks,” which was released earlier this year (http://youtu.be/swmuqGWgZCc).
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.
For more info, music and tour dates, please visit the following links:
http://www.facebook.com/psychostick
http://www.twitter.com/psychostick
Music Videos
Sadface – Music Video – http://youtu.be/ZsqZl3VqoM4
Dogs Like Socks – http://youtu.be/swmuqGWgZCc
Political Bum – http://youtu.be/DNZj2RrrkfI
Boobs – http://youtu.be/dcYlytyuKsc
Do You Want A Taco? – http://youtu.be/k3tcQI5EEiA
Beer – http://youtu.be/O-jOEAufDQ4 – over 4 million views
Girl Directions – http://youtu.be/U5_HhqcbF_0
1 UnderTheGun Premiere Lucid Skies Track ‘Shotgun Mouthwash’ From Upcoming EP ‘Hounds’ + Canadian Tour
ALBUM PROMOS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (ex. feature, interview, album review, airplay, etc.) CAN BE REQUESTED HERE
R.I.Y.L. = Comeback Kid, Betrayl, Hatebreed, Obey The Brave
Tour Dates | LucidSkies.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Soundcloud | Bandcamp
UnderTheGun Premiere Lucid Skies Track ‘Shotgun Mouthwash’ From Upcoming EP ‘Hounds’ + Canadian Tour Dates
Live Line-Up – Top L- R – Jesse Berger (Guitar), Justin Smith (Drums), Bottom L-R – Sam Jackson (Bass), Nick Odgen (Vocals) = Photo Credit: Tyler Frith from Frith Photography
UnderTheGunReview.net has teamed up with Edmonton, AB hardcore metal band Lucid Skies for the premiere of their new track ‘Shotgun Mouthwash’ at the following link here. The song is from their forthcoming EP ‘Hounds’ set for release onNovember 26th, which will be supported by a Western Canadian tour w/ Bonfire.
“We couldn’t be more excited to announce the release of our new EP and our Western Canadian tour with our good friends Bonfire. We put a lot of effort into this EP and can’t wait to get it out there to the provinces we haven’t had the pleasure of touring yet.” comments guitarist Jesse Berger.
‘Hounds’, is a four track EP fusing classic hardcore with infectious melodies, that the band demonstrates in their on stage aggression and banter, which they invite the crowd to become a part of.
Their enticing vocals combined with melodic riffs allude to metal godfathers; Hatebreed (lyrically, vocally, and melodically) while sticking to their hardcore influences (Comeback Kid, Holly Springs Disaster). Instrumentally, Lucid Skies draws from d-beats, breakbeats, and breakdowns. Their EP ‘Hounds’ is peppered with chugging bass lines and complimented by rhythmic guitar arrangements.
Their origin of Lucid Skies is simple: Jesse Berger kick-started the process for collecting members and establishing a sound for the band in Edmonton in 2009. Soon after, Berger recruited Nick Ogden to enhance the overall aggression and build their signature sound. Many of the members would frequent Avenue Theatre (formerly Avenue Skatepark) and attend local and touring hardcore and metalcore shows. It seemed it was only a matter of time before Sam Jackson (Bass), was bullied by the band to join, and soon followed after by Justin Smith (drums) as the final member for Lucid Skies.
Track Listing – Hounds EP
1. Shotgun Mouthwash
2. Left Hook
3. With Eyes
4. Count Me Out
The band will be touring the following Canadian cities in promotion of the release.
Western Canadian Tour Dates:
November 21, 2013 – Avenue Theatre – Edmonton, AB
November 22, 2013 – Funky Winkerbeans – Vancouver, BC
November 25, 2013 – Slumland Theatre – Red Deer, AB
November 26, 2013 – Verns – Calgary, AB
November 27, 2013 – TBA – Saskatoon, SK
November 28, 2013 – Humbolt Complex – Humbolt, SK
November 29, 2013 – Swan Valley Regional – Swan River, MB
November 30, 2013 – Elice Theatre – Winnipeg, MB
December 1, 2013 – Park Community Centre – Brandon, MB
December 2, 2013 – The Club – Regina, SK
For more info on Lucid Skies, please visit these links:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LucidSkies780
Twittter: @LucidSkies780
EPK: https://ashermediarelations.com/epks/epk-lucid-skies-hounds-ep-release-date-november-26-2013/
0 FREE Music Compilation Blankfest Vancouver (Nov 9) & Calgary (Nov 16)
FREE Music Compilation Blankfest Vancouver (Nov 9) & Calgary (Nov 16)
‘It’s About The Homeless, Nothing More, Nothing Less’
Organizers of Blankfest Vancouver and Calgary have put together two FREE music compilations of the bands performing at each city benefit show along with video playlists.
Blankfest Calgary – https://blankfest.bandcamp.com/album/blank-fest-calgary-iii
Video Playlist – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF-RmW4Cekk&feature=share&list=PLkgvwDrNqo4sgbvYNWcE02PV9rZ8Ah971
Blankfest Vancouver – https://blankfest.bandcamp.com/album/blankfest-vancouver-ii
Video Playlist – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYMH8hUsNrU&feature=share&list=PLkgvwDrNqo4tFF_Z-QzFNKmC5uSX5EZHv
Blanfkest Vancouver will be held on Saturday, Nov 9 at The Railway Club (579 Dunsmuir) to raise awareness, funds and winter clothing for the city’sCoveneant House. The following line up for the event will consist of local Vancouver bands plus guests from Alberta and Kelowna ranging in various genres of rock n’ roll, metal and hip hop, performing between 6:30pm to 2am. Last year, the full-to-capacity event raised over $1,000 and over 200 clothing items for the city’s less fortunate.
Event Details:
Blank-Fest Vancouver II
Saturday November 9th
The Railway Club
579 Dunsmuir, Vancouver BC
Doors 7:30 pm
19+
Supporting: Covenant House Vancouver
Admission: Blanket, Teen clothing or cash donation of choice at the door
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/323803724432538/
Bands:
The Cut Losses (Vancouver) – Alternative – https://www.facebook.com/thecutlosses
King Dylan (Calgary) – Hip Hop/Rap – https://www.facebook.com/#!/TheRealKingDyl
The Coalition (Vancouver) – Rock – https://www.facebook.com/coalitionsound
Dracula Black (Kelowna) – Hard Rock – https://www.facebook.com/DraculaBlackMusic
SplitTRACT (Vancouver) – Alternative Hard Rock – https://www.facebook.com/splittract/
Versus the Nothing (Vancouver) – Alternative Rock – https://www.facebook.com/versusthenothing
Among The Betrayed (Vancouver) – Metal/ Hard Rock – https://www.facebook.com/amongthebetrayed
Tribune (Vancouver) – Metal – https://www.facebook.com/TribuneMetal
Over The Coals (Vancouver) – Metal https://www.facebook.com/overthecoals
For more info, please visit the following link:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlankFestVancouver
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Blankfest Calgary will be held on Saturday, Nov 16 at The Blind Beggar Pub (5211 Macleod Trail) to raise awareness, funds and winter clothing for the city’s shelter The Mustard Seed. The following line up for the event will consist of nine Alberta bands ranging in various genres of rock n’ roll, metal and hip hop, performing between 6:30pm to 2am.
Over the last two years, the full-to-capacity event has raised nearly $2,000 and over 400 blankets including winter clothing items for the homeless whom live in one of Canada’s coldest cities. Blankfest Calgary is just one of many events across North America inspired by founder Kenn Rowell, who has been organizing Blankfest in New York City since 1997 and has encouraged others to hold Blankfests in various parts of the USA, Canada (Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver) and Europe to help the homeless with the support from their music communities. (full Blankfest background info below.)
Event Details:
Blank-Fest Calgary III
Saturday November 16th
Blind Beggar Pub, 5211 Macleod Trail, Calgary, AB
Doors 6:30 pm
18+
Supporting: The Mustard Seed
Admission: A blanket, warm clothing or monetary donation of choice at the door.
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/225731990918093/
Bands:
Same Monkey (Calgary) – Rock – https://www.facebook.com/samemonkeymusic
Wellington Folk (Calgary) – Folk/ Rock – https://www.facebook.com/thewellingtonfolk
Mike Ferraro (Calgary) – Acoustic – https://www.facebook.com/candeloramusic
King Dylan (Calgary) – Hip Hop/Rap – https://www.facebook.com/TheRealKingDyl
Abbie Thurgood & The Hired Guns (Calgary) – Country/ Rock – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Abbie-Thurgood/310544270227
Atacama Republic (Calgary) – Rock – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Atacama-Republic/103289433057261
Matt Blais (Calgary) – Blues Rock – https://www.facebook.com/mattblaismusic
The Heartwicks (Calgary) – Rock – https://www.facebook.com/theheartwicks
Leave the Living (Red Deer) – Metal – https://www.facebook.com/leavetheliving
For more info, please visit the following link:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlankFest.Calgary
About Blankfest:
BlankFest Documentary I – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_nZr7wZhjc
Blankfest Documentary II – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtUy2Oms2Cw
BlankFest Documentary III – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QNKJIPP21Y
Blank-Fest is an annual benefit concert, usually held one-to-two weeks before Christmas, which raises blankets for the homeless. It was founded in 1997 in Nyack, NY (a suburb approximately 20 miles outside of New York City) by Kenn Rowell who is the frontman for the NYC-based band, The Baghdaddios.
Rowell, in previous interviews detailed how he had always wanted to do “something charitable” on Christmas Eve. Among the many things he considered were keeping the disabled father of an old neighborhood friend company, singing in the children’s ward of a hospital and collecting blankets from friends to dispense amongst New York City’s homeless on Christmas Eve. Doing just that, for the first time in 1996, he enjoyed the experience so much that he decided to do the same thing again, next year. It was at that time that his friends told him that they had no more blankets to donate saying that Rowell had “cleaned them out” from the previous year.
Since inception, over 15 years ago, Rowell estimates that Blank-Fest has collected over 10,000 total donations for the homeless. For the original flagship show out of Nyack, with the exception of one year (2001) donations in every year has increased. Much of this growth can be attributed to increased exposure through local radio, the internet and the press, including featured articles in the New York Daily Newsand mentions in the New York Post.[1] In addition there have been satellite shows that have been formed in other states, cities and countries. So numerous have donations been in recent years that volunteers have had to split the distribution/delivery of blankets to the less fortunate on multiple nights, starting on Christmas Eve. Often excess donations are distributed to homeless shelters as well.
MCed by Rowell’s long-time band, The Baghdaddios, the first Blank-Fest only featured a handful of local, Hudson Valley area-based groups including international touring act Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan, The Wheel and future Bruxelles part-owner Debruyn who performed as a solo artist. While always priding itself on featuring local independent, or “homegrown” music acts, in addition the benefit has attracted likewise talented songwiters and bands which boast an impressive list of major recording label ties and a solid reputation for touring and recording including EMI artist Patti Rothberg, pedal steel guitar greatBuddy Cage, former Misfits guitarist and founder of The Undead, Bobby Steele, Soulfly lead guitarist Marc Rizzo, Sirius Radio personality Meg Griffin, international jazz oomposer Mike McGinnis and the founder of the Anti-folk school of music, Lach.
Efforts to duplicate the successes of the early Nyack shows proved elusive at best until New Jersey-based independent artist activist, Richard Kubicz read about Blank-Fest’s efforts in the Daily News and proposed a “sister show” at a local club in Garwood, NJ. The first Blank-Fest-NJ, promoted extensively through Kubicz’s D.I.Y. music website Let’s Rock America [1] was a resounding success, netting 200 blankets which were donated directly to a neighboring homeless shelter in Cranford and garnered notice in the Bergen County press in 2006. Last year’s second annual Jersey show produced similar results. Similarly, Blank-Fest UK [2] was founded in Nottingham, England after a local recording studio owner heard an interview with The Baghdaddios on the British Armed Forces Radio Network, BFBS Radio One during the group’s Summer 2007 tour of England. Upon hearing about both the American and UK efforts Ontario-based photographer Gaynor Fletcher approached Rowell regarding the formation of a Blank-Fest Canada show. Also, debuting in 2007, in Guelph, ON, the inaugural Canadian event featured popular Canadian folk artist James Gordon and was covered extensively by the Canadian media,[2] raising well over 100 blankets.
In addition to these shows former Baghdaddios bassist, John Sidoti joined forces with local internet radio personality Ron Purtee to develop the first-ever Blank-Fest Wisconsin,[3] also in 2007, in theMilwaukee-area suburb of Racine.
Currently, there are 8 Blank-Fest shows serving 7 major metropolitan areas in three countries. In addition to those mentioned previously, 2008 has seen the addition of three additional shows: Blank-Fest Florida, which is hosted in Northern Florida (Lake City, near Gainesville, FL) and Blank-Fest VA, which is hosted in Richmond, VA (see links below).
In addition, promoters in Bridgeport, CT as well as Calgary and Ottawa, Canada have begun work for premiere Blank-Fest shows in December 2009. The first Blank-Fest Quebec (which was also the first “post-Holiday Season” Blank-Fest show) which took place on Saturday evening, February 21, 2009, garnered approximately 503 total donations.[4]
Currently plans are in development to expand Blank-Fest even further. There has been talk of shows in Texas, Northeast Pennsylvania, Ohio and Atlanta, GA. Several additional popular artists have been approached regarding future such shows. Quoted in a newspaper interview in 2000, Rowell maintained that “as long as there is the issue of homelessness we will continue to have a Blank-Fest”, further adding that he wishes “we didn’t have to hold these shows” but that, until the situation dramatically improves, everyone involved understands that they really have no other choice.
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